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Little blue lesson His beady wee eyes were a bluish grey, like the depths of the Pacific cean he came from.

His back plumage was bluish grey and he wore a white singlet and underpants, the unmistakable uniform of the world’s smallest penguin.

He cocked his head at a curious angle and in just a few days, with his charm, good looks and style, he wove his way into hearts. And then, Devin was gone.

He was found on Papamoa each by Nathan and Megan Rostron pictured , with a flipper torn from his

body and toes torn from his feet. They wanted to save Devin, they tried to save Devin, but in the end they had to make a difficult decision. You can read more about the martyrdom of a small blue and his lesson to all of us on page . Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Why Hunter became Kaiwhakangau There’s been no sight of him round the burrow.

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Not so much as a fuzzy ear or whisker ….not one fresh dropping.

Wise rabbits are, at this time of the year, deep in the warren – sheltered from global warming, left-leaning politics, the arguable musings of race relations conciliators, buckshot and myxomatosis.

And so in the absence of RR I am going to be more obsequious than a West Wing Donald Trump advisor.

Consult any book of animal evolution and you will find RR’s species name is Brian. And it’s a name I would have killed for as a kid. Because I was a Hunter in a sea of Brians, Trevors, Kevins, Ronalds and Ians. I stood out simply because of my bloody name and I resented it. I wanted to be Peter …. so much so. I even called a pet hedgehog Peter. I wanted to be one of the crowd and my parents turned me into a neon sign by dubbing me with an unusual name.

Hunter was a fragment of war history – my Dad brought it home from bomber school in Calgary. I was named after a Hunter McAndrew apparently. I never got to meet him, or for that matter, know anything of him. I now wish I did, but that was the way things were.

That was another time.

Over the years most guys got called many things. As a wag once said – people are called many things, a lot of them uncouth, and most of them have been thoroughly earned. I was even cheated out of a nickname – I was always just Hunter.

As I meandered through this life of mediocrity, doing not much and achieving not much, my name excited. And I warmed to ‘Hunter’ simply because people did.

“Should I know you?” or “l recognise that name.” A media career helped. And I was completely won over when a distinguished elderly man once told me: “name like the handshake – strong!”

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Then this week, it came like a thunderbolt. My individuality, my identity had been stolen. ‘Hunter’ is now dead-set common the fifth most common name given to boys in 2017.

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Apart from the bastardisation of ‘Hunter’, there’s another nomenclature issue festering.

That’s the urge by some to take a simple name and give it new respectability by changing the spelling – when a Jennifer, who became Jenny is now J-e-n-n-i. They have condemned themselves to a lifetime of spelling out a simple name to confused people who are unimpressed and don’t care.

However if you can’t beat them, join them. I have decided I would like to take a new name. With apologies, and out of respect for the land I live in and the people I live among, I would like to be called Kaiwhakangau – it means hunter. Just an idea.

New Year’s purge

research an interesting name and found Hunter. Hunter was then attached to some eminently forgettable character in some eminently forgettable soap playing nightly on an eminently forgettable state-owned TV channel.

Now every couch-bound, TV-bound mother-to-be in the nation is calling their kid Hunter. Only surpassed by such ordinariness and forgettableness as Oliver, Jack, Noah and William. It makes me want to projectile vomit all over my birth certificate. I am thoroughly pissed. And after Hunter came James, George, Mason, Lucas and Arlo.

Last night I dusted off my vinyl of Arlo Guthrie’s ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ and utter respect and apology to Woody’s little boy Arlo. I share your indignity Arlo.

It’s the fifth year in a row that Oliver has had the unenviable top slot. Why do parents persist with dead-common, everyday, garden-variety tags? Why do they want to punish their kids even before they’re even off the breast?

What about Huckleberry or Ebenezer?

What about the great names, warrior names, names of great beauty and substance – Horatio, Hannibal, Huckleberry, Scarlet, Uriah, Monroe, Ramona, Eustacia, Robinson, Tristram, Dorian, Ichabod, Lolita, Atticus, Ebenezer and Humbert … and Peter

I may as well purge myself now I have come this far.

Waiheke Island bastion of the affluent and privileged in Dorkland’s Hauraki Gulf still think it’s okay to be selling golliwogs.

Money doesn’t buy common sense and decency it seems.

The fun police who killed New Year’s Eve at the Mount. There were none, or few arrests. That was only because no-one was there.

Throw in Australia’s Channel 9 television cricket commentators who are not commentators but cheergirls. Aussies are appalling losers and even worse winners.

And the abuse of words like ‘pathways’ and ‘carnage’. Get ready for more America’s Cup carnage Stuff warned us.

Carnage implies the death of many people.

No one died at the America’s Cup. There was carnage on the embankment at the cricket during the catch-a-six competition.

Beers were spilled but no one died.

Meanwhile, and it’s a big meanwhile, as the evenings cool I would expect a familiar twitching nose to poke out of the burrow on The Strand. The grass is green out here RR. Get out here.

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Remembering Gail Helen McIntosh She was a hard-nosed Tauranga business woman and staunch feminist who took an each way punt on a racehorse to make a political point.

The horse was Prince of Penzance, a $100 rank outsider in the 2015 Melbourne Cup. But the late Gail McIntosh, full of the cause, backed it purely because there was a woman in the saddle.

Jockey Michelle Payne delivered for Gail, and womanhood. She rode a perfect race to become the first female jockey to win the great race in its year history. Gail had made her point.

“I hadn’t heard that story but I am not surprised one bit,” says close friend and colleague, Tauranga Labour MP Ange Warren-Clark. “It sounds exactly like her. Oh God, I am going to miss that girl.”

The former one term MP and serving Tauranga City Councillor died last week after a short illness, and hundreds turned out at the ASB Baypark Arena on Wednesday for a celebration of her life, some shared sadness and stories.

Stories like the Melbourne up flutter which apparently made Gail laugh when Prince of Penzance got up and won. “It was out of the blue. No one expected the horse to win,” says council colleague Catherine Stewart. There was no interest in horses and no interest in gambling - Gail McIntosh was simply assisting the empowerment of another woman.

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Gail McIntosh was as National as Ange Warren-Clark is Labour. McIntosh was on the committee that selected Simon Bridges as its candidate for Tauranga in 2008, and she has choreographed election day for the MP ever since.

“But because of our friendship, because I was a woman trying to get into politics, she was great to me,” says Ange. “She gave me all sorts of really good advice. She would tease me mercilessly about being on the wrong side but regardless of our affiliations, we were friends.”

As Warren-Clark anxiously waited to see whether MMP and the specials would deliver her a ticket to Parliament, the former National MP would ring to comfort her.

“She told me that all I could do was wait, there was nothing more I could do.”

McIntosh had been part of a swing against Labour in 1990. She knew what it was like.

She had to wait for the specials to come in before ending up with a majority of just votes.

“She just gave me some really sensible advice when she didn’t have to. She told me how well I had run my campaign and to enjoy the e perience either way.

That was the mark of the woman.”

Another election success for Labour might not have been the result Gail McIntosh wanted, but because of their friendship, she was right behind Warren-Clark.

“She did some really caring things - she would give me a ring now and then and have a chat, just like you would with any friend.”

“On one hand she was very funny, but she was also scary at times. She would hold a line with her opinion, and while we were never rude to each other, we knew we stood on opposite sides of the fence.”

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Bridge player’s love of the game It’s business as usual in 2018 for New Year honouree Alan Turner, who still plays bridge twice a week at the Tauranga clubrooms.

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The talented player was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal in the 2018 New Year Honours list for ‘services to the game of bridge’.

“I had no inkling I’d been nominated,” says Alan, who only found out when he received a letter from Government House asking him if he would accept the honour.

South African born Alan says he first played bridge at university, where students would play various card games.

“I used to watch them playing and thought I was smarter than them, which was a big mistake. Everything was played for money in those days, so when I first tried bridge it cost me a fair sum.”

Moving to New Zealand in 1973, he continued playing at the Tauranga Bridge Club, where he served three terms as president and became a life member in 1986.

He attained the highest bridge player rank of ‘Gold Grand Master’ in the 1990s, was a four-time winner in the New Zealand pairs, and also won the Australian champs “a couple of times”.

Now he plays mostly socially at the clubrooms on Ngatai Road, where games are run on afternoons a and evenings during the week.

“It’s a friendly club,” he says. “We have around 400 members.” New players are always welcome, with someone always willing to help teach and nurture new members in what Alan calls “the smart version of (card game) 500”.

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Police cars rammed in chase A 29-year-old man is facing a raft of charges after a police chase in Tauranga on Tuesday morning.

Two patrols cars were smashed into during the chase, which was sparked when police were called to a “family harm incident” on 2nd Avenue shortly after 6am.

The man was arrested following the pursuit and charged with breach of bail, failing to stop, refusing to give blood, causing criminal damage with reckless disregard and injuring with reckless disregard.

He appeared in Tauranga District Court on Wednesday.

Moustache gets the chop A 45-year-old moustache is soon to be sacrificed to raise much-needed funds for an upcoming project benefitting homeless men.

The project is a collaborative community initiative run by Tauranga Moana Nightshelter, Habitat for Humanity, Beca and BayTrust, which aims to build transitional studio units for homeless men.

The nightshelter must raise $100,000 to kick-start the project, which has a total build cost of $410,000.

Frances Sydenham, a semi-retired car dealer and the man behind the moustache, is helping to raise money towards the cause by shaving off his moustache.

Speed shearing in Te Puna for a good cause Some of the country’s top shearers will be heading to Te Puna on Saturday for the annual Speed Shear competition, with a special cause on their minds this year.

Te Kuiti shearer Digger Balme has competed in the event every year for the past 18 years.

This year it will double as a fundraiser for an Assistance Dog for his 14-year-old son Kyle who has autism and severe developmental delay.

Co-organiser Maree Morton says the event usually attracts around 35 competitors but more are expected this year to support Digger and his family. Many will also compete at the shearing championships at the Tauranga A&P and Lifestyle Show on Sunday.

Around 100 lambs will be shorn by registered

Biker suffers back injuries A mountain biker was flown to Middlemore Hospital after a fall in Oropi earlier this week.

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched at 3pm on Monday to the Oropi mountain bike track, where a 37-year-old male had suffered a serious back injury.

“Due to the remote location of the track, the man lay where he fell for about two hours until other mountain bike riders came across him and called 111,” said a spokesperson for the rescue helicopter.

“He was stablised at the scene and flown to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.”

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Tauranga's road police are happy with a relatively uneventful start to 2018.

Acting Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter says there have been no significant crashes.

New Year's Day began with what was thought to be the first road toll fatality of , when year old local man Bronc Taepa died following a car crash on the Maungatapu Bridge.

“That one has come back as a medical event rather than a fatal crash,” says Senior Sergeant Hunter.

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Air New Zealand is warning the public not to respond to an online scam.

A website, bearing the airline’s logo, is being shared online asking people to fill out a survey in exchange for two free tickets.

“Congratulations! You have been selected to take part in our short survey to get 2 Free Air New Zealand Tickets,” the message reads.

Air New Zealand says the message is not legitimate and people should ignore it.

shearers on the night and judged to see whether the shearing job passes muster.

Competitive shearing is a tough sport requiring not just fitness, but skill.

For the uninitiated, expect to see some “amazing” shearing, says Maree.

“Last year we had a guy shear a lamb in 15.93 seconds. It normally takes 19 to 22 seconds.”

Shearers will be competing in open and senior classes with $1000 up for grabs for the best senior and $2000 for the top shearer in the open competition.

The Te Puna Speed Shear will be held on Saturday, January 13 at the Top Shot Bar in Te Puna from . pm. There will also be raffles and a silent auction for a hunting trip.

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The $45 million Welcome Bay underpass project is on schedule for completion in the next three to four months, says NZTA project manager John McCarthy.

“We are going well and we are still on track to have the project completed around the end of April this year,” says John.

The next noticeable part of the construction will be the cycleway underpass under the off-ramp.

The diversion to take traffic past the e cavation is currently under construction.

The cycle track will take cyclists from the underpass across to Hairini Street, to link with the existing cycleway. With the underpass in use, Hairini Street itself will no longer be a major traffic route.

If there are issues with rat runners, NZTA will liaise with the council regarding the installation of speed bumps to discourage its use, says John.

On the underpass itself, concrete panels are still being installed along the sides - a process that is expected to take around another month.

“We will come back and do the base course, street

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At the Kaitemako Stream culvert they are still awaiting a little bit of settlement.

The public will know the project is nearing completion when the road sealing process begins.

“We would like to get it down while it is still nice and hot,” says John. “We are aiming to do that by the end of March. We might put some sections down before that so we can use the areas for temporary traffic arrangements.”

The power pole has returned to its original location and NZTA is liaising with local iwi about the remediation of the replanting of the central island of the Maungatapu roundabout.

“The planting will be mostly natives and some will be of reasonable height,” says John. The original roundabout was thought to be one of only two forested roundabouts on the state highway network.

“We like to try to use the natural barriers from headlights,” says John.

Unlike the previous roundabout, the new one will be completely surrounded by a barrier. There is also a planting scheme being planned to enhance adjacent wetland areas.

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Celebrating Holi with a splash of Hurling coloured powder at one other in the spirit of fun is an ancient ritual that has been practised in Hindu communities for thousands of years, and it’s coming to Mount Maunganui this weekend.

Colour Splash is an opportunity to let loose and have some colourful fun in the sun alongside a live DJ and performances from Bay of Plenty Performing Arts and German Bollywood dancer Manjulali. There will also be traditional Indian vegetarian food available.

The event, now in its fourth

year, is organised by Katikati couple Dhruva and Bela Reid, and as is celebrated in India every March to mark the traditional Hindu festival of Holi, which ushers in the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil.

“The Holi spirit of throwing dye is becoming more popular all

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around the globe,” says Bela. “It has its roots in the ancient Indian culture where the goddess Radha would throw dye with the god Krishna. For modern times it is good for people to frolic, dance and chase each other, regardless of religious background and ethnicity.

“We have seen how throwing dye changes people’s moods. They shed their inhibitions and young and old simply enjoy being together.”

Bela says the couple hope to bring more of a spiritual and cultural aspect to

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the event over the coming years, but for now they are happy to stick with the throwing of dye and popular Western music.

“It’s best to wear old, white clothing to see the best effects of the colour,” adds Bela.

Colour Splash is at Coronation Park on Saturday, January 13, from 12-4pm.

Entry is free and packets of coloured dye can be purchased on site for $5 each or five for .

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Bringing 2018 into sharp focus It’s that time when you start to think about what you want to achieve over the coming year. Setting goals or resolutions are a good way to do this. As your elected representative I thought it wouldn’t hurt to let you know the areas I am particularly focused on.

I’m more excited about Tauranga and NZ than the new government is. While it’s talking down the economy, we can ensure Tauranga keeps booming as there is no good reason or excuse for it to go off the rails. Kiwifruit, construction and many other sectors should continue to thrive providing the government doesn’t implement bad policies. I am going to spend 2018 visiting local businesses to see what they need to grow.

I will also continue working on the museum, a university for Tauranga and

better transport and housing for our city.

I had originally thought it would be hard to get things done in opposition but through collaboration, a lot can be achieved.

And I will be out and about connecting with our community groups, nongovernmental organisations and social sector agencies. They are at the front line in this area and know what is needed to help those least able to help themselves.

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Hindu statues arrive A dozen or more statues of the Hindu pantheon of gods and goddesses are awaiting their ceremonial installation in Tauranga’s first Hindu temple at an event set down for three days in February.

Currently in their shipping crates, the painted marble statues’ installation will mark the culmination of a project that has stretched the resources of the Sanat Dharam Trust, which bought land for the

Kuldip Kumar with one of the statues in its crate.

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temple on Whiore Avenue in .

The trust originally used a double garage on site for community gatherings, but was able to begin using the temple’s facilities over the winter of .

The ceremonies, from ebruary , are known as Murti Sthapana and Prana Pratishta. The first one means placing the sacred image, while the second translates as establishing the breath.

“At the moment they are just statues,” says trust spokesman Kuldip Kumar.

They have to unpack them before the statues are bathed and anointed and a priest is brought in from Auckland for the occasion to say the mantras and invite the gods and goddesses into the temple.

It is a ceremony that can be understood in two ways - either as an agreement between the Diety and the congregation, where the Deity agrees to descend into the image and the congregation agrees to care for the Deity in a form of service.

The ceremony is then the bringing and awakening of the Deity within the image.

A second view is that the ceremony’s purpose is to awaken the minds of the participants. As the Deity is all pervading and omni present, the idea of establishing the breath of the Deity in the image is impossible. The real installation takes place in the hearts and minds of the participants.

Murti Sthapana can be a lengthy process, says Kuldip. There are a dozen or more statues to be installed and each has a mantra to open the eyes, open the ears, and so on.

“We have all the main gods. rom time to time they were all on earth, but not all at the same time.”

Lord Rama’s time on earth was different from that of Lord Krishna, says Kuldip, and the difference was over thousands and thousands of years.

“It is the same god coming at different times.”

Hindu is the oldest religion in India - a faith that pre-dates Buddhism, Jainism, the Sikhs and the Hare rishnas. It does not have a human founder. uldip says having a local temple is vital to their religion.

eached boat awaits salvage

A casualty from last week’s storm is going to take some effort to salvage after it was driven ashore in high winds during last Friday’s downpour.

The houseboat, which was on a mooring, broke free during the storm.

It was part of the boat that failed, not the mooring, says harbourmaster Peter Buell.

“The bow of the boat was damaged during the storm and subsequently the remaining sharp edge severed the mooring line connecting it to the mooring,” says Peter.

“The wind then pushed it up onto the shore.”

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The casualty from last week’s storm is across the Town Reach from The Strand reclamation.

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“We are now working with the owner to take all the necessary steps to get it removed,” adds Peter.

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Working up a head of steam “It is a thing of great beauty,” explains Lloyd Breckon. That’s why he was happy to commit 30 of his 83-years – a good chunk of his life – to building one.

The “thing of great beauty” is a scale model Britannia class locomotive – an icon of steam, one of the most versatile locos of the ritish Rail fleet capable of working express passenger trains to more menial freight work.

Now, after three decades, a three-anda-half inch scale model of the Britannia sits in Lloyd’s workshop, with every last detail of engineering, machining,

lathe work and welding painstakingly carried out by the enthusiast.

“A lot of people might look at something and think that’s interesting and then walk off,” says Lloyd, “but in my case, it just grabs me and I am overtaken by the urge to build one.”

Lloyd is one of two men recently honoured by the Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club at Memorial Park. He’s been made a life member after serving the club since 1988.

The other is Ron Salisbury, who just turned 90 and is also a new life member. After 30 years in the club he will no longer have to pay his subs.

That’s a perk. “It tells me I am appreciated.” He’s down the club driving miniature trains pretty much every weekend.

“It’s the fellowship,” he explains. “Yes it’s the trains of course, but it’s also that connection with people who appreciate what we do.”

And at the club, it’s a fellowship forged with the energy of steam.

Lloyd was an engineer and ran a business involving water pumps, hydraulics and irrigation. “Things were really starting to move with the kiwifruit industry.”

The other was a builder turned woodwork teacher - two men from very different spheres but drawn together by a love of machines and steam – the force that transforms an inanimate object like a loco into a puffing, hissing, heaving beast and captures the hearts and minds of men.

“Unlike electrical and internal combustion engines, you can see what’s going on,” explains Lloyd Breckon.

When Ron started with the TMMEC there was one train and 100 rides on a good day. Now there are four trains running and

Ron Salisbury has been a member of the Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club for 30 years.

120-130 rides. “That’s the difference.”

Ron’s passion started when he was a kid. His father was a builder and so Ron made a working model of his Dad’s concrete mixer. He lived by the rail track in Upper Hutt so the smoke, soot and steam worked its way into his veins. It was all pre-destined.

And after school, when kids were out playing sport and doing kid’s stuff, Ron Salisbury pottered around doing odd jobs at the railway workshop. “I just liked spending time with the railway people,” says Ron. And he still does, with the like-minded people at the Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club’s miniature railway at Memorial Park.

Ron’s got his own Hutt Railway Workshop in his backyard – a big shed jam packed with a lifetime’s fascination with modelling – trains, boats, planes, the works.

An obsessive clutter representing an extraordinary commitment.

In the meantime Lloyd Breckon had been tempted along to a meeting of the TMMEC with just enough money in his pocket to pay a sub. Fascinations take time.

“I get a thing about something, and then get overtaken by the desire to build it,” says Ron. The Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club owns and operates the miniature railway for the public every Sunday, weather permitting, from 10am-4pm, at Memorial Park, Tauranga.

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est beaches in the country Thousands of people flock to Mount Maunganui and Papamoa beaches every summer to swim, surf, kayak, fish, build sandcastles, play beach cricket and volleyball, and soak up the sun (hopefully!)

According to the TripAdvisor Travellers’ hoice Awards, Mount Maunganui each topped the poll for best beach in New ealand for the fourth time in a row, with Papamoa each coming in at number . Mount Maunganui was also named as one of the Top beaches in the South Pacific.

The jewel in the crown at Mount Maunganui is the mountain itself.

There’s nothing quite like standing at the top of Mauao taking in the breath taking views along the ay of Plenty coastline, across the harbour to Tauranga and the aimai Ranges.

There are several tracks to the summit, which require a reasonable level of fitness and aren’t suitable for strollers. If you’re not too keen on going up, you can always go around.

The base track is a relatively easy minute walk, although recent slips have meant a section of the track has been replaced by stairs which are not suitable for strollers either.

If you’re lucky you might spot some seals la ing in the sun, or a pod of orca whales swimming by.

If swimming in the surf doesn’t take your fancy you can take a dip in the calmer waters of Pilot ay. It is also a great spot to watch the cruise ships sail in and out. ast summer thousands of people brought along picnic dinners and lined the shore to watch the vation of the Seas depart, the largest cruise ship to ever visit New ealand.

Mount Maunganui is also home to one of the few remaining beachfront campgrounds in New ealand and a hot salt water pool comple .

If you fancy a trip across to Matakana Island you can jump on the ewpie Harbour ruise that leaves from Pilot Wharf, which also provides an opportunity to get up close to the ships in the Port of Tauranga.

Mount Maunganui is also home to some fantastic restaurants and bars about all up and some impressive boutique shopping.

Papamoa, once simply a laid back holiday destination, is now the largest suburb of Tauranga and growing.

If you’re not lucky enough to live here there are plenty of holiday accommodation options, including camping and holiday parks, motels, bed and breakfasts and private holiday homes.

The beach is a bit more laid Ovation of the Seas: Pilot Bay is a great place to check out the cruise ships sailing in and out.

back than neighbouring Mount Maunganui and you can find wooden ‘toy libraries’ dotted along the beach with beach toys for the kids to borrow if you’ve forgotten your own. ike Mount Maunganui, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets and you can buy yummy artisan street food at ‘Dinner in the Domain’ at the Papamoa Domain

on Thursday nights between November and March.

If you’re wanting to get away from the beach you can take a walk up the nearby Papamoa Hills. The regional park re opened in une after it was closed for several months for a pine harvest operation on its lower slopes.

or those who remember walking through a forest to get to the summit it may seem a little bare, but the upside is you can now enjoy the coastal views on your way to the top.

So whether you’re a beach goer that prefers sunning with the crowds or chilling out, our local beaches have got you covered.

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Freedom camping in the spotlight Daily monitoring of freedom camping spots across Western Bay of Plenty will continue until early-February.

First Security has been contracted

by Western Bay of Plenty District Council to carry out mobile patrols to ensure campers are complying with council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw.

“Last year’s monitoring programme was successful in resolving community anxiety about illegal camping in the district's most popular areas,” says WBOPDC’s compliance manager Alison Curtis.

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Under council’s bylaw, only campers who have a self-contained vehicle can lawfully park in freedom camping areas.

A self-contained vehicle must meet the Caravan Self-Containment ertification Standard.

The unit must be able to be lived in for three days without getting more water or without dumping waste. It must have a toilet; freshwater storage and wastewater storage.

Illegal freedom camping is liable for a fine.

In addition, instant fines of can be issued for each of the following breaches of the law.

Celebration of all things avo

A “fabulous line-up of talent” is expected to get people on their feet at the 2018 Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival on Saturday.

All things avocado will be celebrated in Katikati this weekend at the annual Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.

Cooking demonstrations, food stalls and even craft will be focused on the fleshy green fruit which is grown in abundance in the district.

The festival started life 20 years ago as the Katikati Funfest, and in 2003 it morphed into a food and wine festival to raise funds for local charities.

More than $150,000 has been raised since then and this year proceeds will be given to Katikati Primary School to purchase classroom sound systems to help improve student learning.

Chair of the festival organising committee, Don Mossop, says the event has grown substantially over the past five years with more than 2000 tickets sold last year.

“It has grown significantly year on year,” says

Don, “with a real focus on food and entertainment.

We have local craft beer and wineries represented and we’ve got a fabulous line-up of talent this year.

“There’s also free entertainment for the children and art and craft stalls.”

The Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival is at Uretara Domain from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, January 13.

The headline act is the Flying Kiwis, supported by Mark Taipari, Kokomo and the local Troupe Waihi.

There will be a cooking demonstration by Bay of Plenty chef Shane Yardley and local vendors will be there with a wide variety of goods, including food, wine and craft beer.

A free kids’ zone will include bouncy castles, puppets and face painting.

Tickets will be on sale at the gate for $25, with under-18s able to attend free when accompanied by an adult.

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Mount gets set for Multisport Festival

Bay housing crisis could intensify Buying or renting a home in the Western Bay of Plenty is going to become harder, unless a range of actions are taken, according to a new Housing Demand and Need research report by the SmartGrowth Partnership.

The report’s key findings are that housing costs are increasing faster than household incomes.

Between 1991 and 2017, median house prices increased by 464 per cent in Tauranga City and 400 per cent in Western Bay of Plenty District, while household incomes only increased by 128 per cent and 141 per cent.

“It puts the numbers behind an issue that is the biggest future challenge we have in the Bay – how do we supply not only the right number of homes but also the right types of homes people need now and in the future, at a range of price points whether renting or owning,” says SmartGrowth independent chair Bill Wasley.

“This report predicts a stressful picture of our future unless we act together with others in the housing space.”

The Compressport Mount Festival of Multisport takes place later this month.

The fourth edition of the Compressport Mount Festival of Multisport is all set for January 19-21 January, with a range of athletic and community events to pull in the crowds.

Built around the iconic Port of Tauranga Half, this year’s festival includes a number of new events, including the Enduro and Hopt Soda Aqua Bike an event for athletes of all abilities – and the Under Armour Mount Run. Community events The Big Little Markets, Street Food Union and the Night Owl Cinema will also make an appearance as well as the Mt Maunganui Beach Volleyball Open on the Mount’s Main Beach.

The 2018 Port of Tauranga Half is the headline event, with New Zealand’s top long distance triathletes assembling for the men’s and women’s race on Saturday, January 20.

Ten-time race winner Cameron Brown is back and is looking to add an 11th title in an event he last won in 2014.

His main competition is expected to come from the country’s rising star of long-distance triathlon, Mike Phillips, who recorded the world’s fastest debut in an Ironman event when coming second at the Barcelona Ironman last September.

The Port of Tauranga Half women’s field has the defending champ, Amelia Watkinson, returning after an outstanding year on the Asian circuit. She started 2017 with her second consecutive Half title before going on to win seven events in Asia.

Watkinson faces a strong challenge from Australian long-distance triathlete Melissa Hauschildt.

The women’s field is rounded out by last year’s third-place getter Teresa Adam, and strong performers Rebecca Clark and Pip Meo. The Mount Festival of Multisport takes place from 19-21 January, with the festival village situated in Pilot Bay. Festival Director Lauren Watson says: “The festival will be one event which the public can watch or participate in at one of New Zealand’s most popular summer destinations.”

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The Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show is on at Tauranga Racecourse this Sunday and has plenty to offer both cow cockies and townies.

President David Harricks says the show is a great day out for all families, but especially those with children who don’t often have the opportunity to interact with animals and farm life.

“They can see the sheep and cows, and watch some shearing,” says David. “It’s a chance for the city and country to come together.”

David says the show, like many A&P shows, is largely driven by the equestrian events, which will also include the Cowboy hallenge for the first time this year.

The Cowboy knitting and crochet, baking, jars and jams Challenge is a and cake decorating. There are also various competition with Get up close and personal with some competitions for children, including pet obstacles, designed to prime cattle. rocks, poems and recycled sculptures. not only push horse Activities for the children include a and rider out of their comfort zone but also to test climbing wall, water slides, fairground rides, a the communication and horsemanship of each rider.

There will also be cattle events and wood chopping, petting zoo and pony rides.

There will also be artisan productsand interesting and one of the highlights of the day will be the innovations, vintage machinery and vehicles, trade shearing championships, which is expected to exhibitors, live entertainment and a speaker series. attract some of the country’s top shearers The Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show is on at as well as overseas competitors.

Tauranga Racecourse on Cameron Road from 10amThere will also be a Strongman Contest, looking to 4pm on Sunday, January 14. find the ay of Plenty’s strongest man.

Entry is $10 for adults and children under 12 Home industries will also be under the competition attend free. All ticket holders go in the draw for a spotlight including photography, art, craft and $1000 cash prize as well as spot prizes. hobbies, fruit and vegetables, plants, needlework,

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An example of some of Aidan’s training with members of the Te Puna Rugby Club.

New charitable trust MAHI Performance is launching this Saturday at the Bethlehem Sports Club.

The core team will be joining the launch of the Hangarau Storm rugby league team, and director Aidan Butterworth says it will be a great opportunity for people to come down and find out more about what they can offer.

“The charity was established in October of last year, and we’ve been working to access funding, which has been difficult with the change of government,” he says.

“Our purpose is to create opportunities for disadvantaged youth and enable them to pursue their interest in sport and fitness. We provide a support network for them, so they’re likely to be more successful.”

Ex-military man Aidan has worked

with other groups in the past, including Te Wharekura o Mauao and Te Puna Rugby Club.

“At the start of last year’s rugby season I ran a teambuilding activity for them to help develop their culture. It was a military-oriented programme focusing on working as a team – how to pick up the slowest man, for example.”

On Saturday the MAHI Performance team will be running activities to showcase what they have on offer, with anyone invited to attend. The trust has a particular interest in getting young Maori involved.

“What I’ve seen is a percentage of Maori don’t necessarily have access to the kind of training and services we provide. Later on this year we want to set up the same programme for special needs and disabled youth,” says Aidan.

The event takes place at the Bethlehem Sports Club, 243 Bethlehem Road, between 10am and 2pm on Saturday (January 13).

New ad campaign challenges ‘right’ to speed A new road safety advertising campaign is directly challenging drivers to slow down and stop defending their perceived ‘right’ to speed.

The joint NZ Transport Agency/ Police campaign addresses people who like to travel at speeds which are too fast for the conditions, posing a risk to themselves and to others who share the roads with them.

“Every week, 11 people are seriously injured or killed in a speed-related crash on New Zealand roads,” says NZ Transport Agency director of safety and environment Harry Wilson, “but a substantial portion of our society does not see the connection between speed and crashes.

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Hopper buses subsidy threatened Regional Council is seeking public support for a proposal to change the rating basis for bus services - a move that may increase rates in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane.

Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors agreed at the December 15 meeting to go to public consultation on the proposal.

At present, 60 per cent of the rates costs for Tauranga services are met by Tauranga ratepayers through targeted regional rates, and 40 per cent through general regional rates.

Council is also proposing that Rotorua,

Western Bay of Plenty and Whakatane urban services will all be funded by the ratepayers who use benefit from those services.

A statement from the regional council says the Tauranga move follows significant changes to Tauranga’s Bay Hopper service through the confirmed Western ay of Plenty Public Transport Blueprint.

The Blueprint, which looks at public bus services in Tauranga and the Western Bay, was consulted on during 2017 and includes a complete route redesign and increased frequency of services.

Bus services across the Bay are presently funded through a combination of central

government support through the New Zealand Transport Agency, bus fares, income from investments and a mix of general and targeted rates.

The final consultation document for the regional council 2018-2028 Long Term Plan is expected to be adopted on February 15 before being released for public consultation at a later date. Through the consultation period, council will be asking for views from the community on a range of issues.

This means the public will get a chance to have its say on how Bayhopper and Schoolhopper services should be funded.

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Community halls ownership under scrutiny Ownership of ratepayers’ assets, including community halls currently managed by Bay Venues Ltd, is to be re-examined according to a report on Bay Venues Ltd. The consultant’s report adopted

by Tauranga City Council in December recommends council undertake a full review of options for ownership and management of the city’s community halls and centres.

The review is recommended to follow on after the council completes its Social Needs Assessment Framework. The halls were handed over to the councilcontrolled Bay Venues Ltd in 2014, when it was established.

Whether council or BVL is best placed to continue owning and managing community halls and centres in the future largely depends on the council’s willingness to consider redeveloping facilities that are no longer fit for purpose, says the report prepared by Catherine Syme Consulting.

BVL has the skills and incentives to promote innovative ideas for redevelopment of facilities, and council will need to balance this against the strong community interest in existing facilities and other priorities and objectives that it may have, the consultants recommend.

The consultant’s report makes no mention of the BVL-proposed $30 million rebuild of the Queen Elizabeth Centre in

Memorial Park, despite council committing $150,000 towards a feasibility study.

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Tauranga Model Railway Club captain Alex Chapman and member Brian Smith. Photo: Nikki South.

Chug along to the show Miniature versions of trains in all sizes and styles will be on display this weekend at the Tauranga Model Railway Club train show.

The three day annual show returns to Mount Maunganui College and is set to bring model train creators and their enthusiasts from all over the country.

Club captain Alex Chapman says the event is an excellent opportunity to showcase what the club does.

“Railway modelling is a very individual pastime,” he says. “It’s a very big commitment of time.

“A lot of people who will be at the show are those who are involved in other clubs. They make their layouts portable so they can be moved around and they bring those out to these types of shows.

“We have about 30 members in the Tauranga club, including young and old.

One of the show’s biggest attractions is a Thomas the Tank Engine layout, says Alex.

“It brings a lot of people out to the event, and it’s been popular for years.

There’s quite a few parents who bring their children along to that one, you see them in the morning and they still haven’t left by the end of the day.”

He says most tracks take years to complete.

“You never quite finish building a model railway track. It gets to a point where you look at it and you say ‘oh I could add something over there’ or ‘I can change something over here’.”

One member of the Tauranga Model Railway Club, Brian Smith, says he has been building his layout since the late 90s. “Unfortunately it’s too big to take out to the show,” he says.

The event is open daily on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm.

Tickets cost $20 for adults, $3 for children and $20 for a family pass, which includes two adults and up to three children.

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Connecting the community with a fun day event

It will be held at the Whareroa Marae Reserve Plenty of kai and lots of laughs are the deal Grounds, just across the harbour from Tauranga in for the Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Whanau Fun Day Mount Maunganui. The event is promoted as a great on Tuesday from 10am-1pm. way to connect the community with local health, education and social service providers, including Sport Bay of Plenty's Active Families team.

The invitation is to come dressed as a favourite character from the hit film Moana, bring a picnic lunch or buy kai on the day from one of the stalls, and make the most of a healthy summer day in the sun.

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Cricket’s next generation

The Bay Oval is one of seven venues hosting the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

River swimming urged A campaign has started to challenge Kiwis to swim in rivers and lakes this summer.

Swim resh is a social media effort by Massey University students and BlacklandPR to call on Kiwis to show love for their rivers and lakes.

“Your New Year resolution should be to get your feet wet in a iwi river,” says Swim resh boss Mark Blackham.

“Our waterways are the cleanest and most scenic in the world. But there are some problems.

We need to show we care by visiting them this summer and swimming where we can.

“We plan to enlist all Kiwis to express their love for our waterways by getting their feet wet and sharing their Swim resh moments with the country via Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and acebook with the hashtag Swim resh, ouraSwim resh or oura rayfish.”

To find the best places to swim during summer visit the Land Air Water Aotearoa website: www.lawa.co.nz or more information about the Swim resh campaign, visit: www.swimfresh.org.nz

The Bay Oval is one of seven match venues in four host cities – Tauranga, Whangarei, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Sixteen teams will compete in the tournament, with the test tier nations joined by si qualifiers.

Seven ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup matches will be played at Bay Oval including the final on Saturday, ebruary , at pm. It is free entry to all matches.

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It’s the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. “These are the future stars of cricket, the next generation coming through,” says I chief e ecutive officer, Dave Richardson. And the success of former under-19 stars such as Williamson

and McCullum demonstrates just how important the event is in the evolution of word class players. ne of the first of games over the next three weeks will take place at the Bay Oval here in Tauranga on Saturday night, where New Zealand face the West Indies.

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Ready to quit smoking? Make 2018 count It’s a classic New Year’s resolution – quitting smoking.

One of the easiest to make, it’s also one of the hardest to follow through on, but Candy Blackwell from the Hapainga Stop Smoking Service wants to change that.

An ex-smoker who’s been 17 years smoke free, andy knows first hand what it’s like for those trying to quit.

She took the ‘cold turkey’ route – although it’s not something

she encourages.

“I don’t recommend it at all,” she says. “It’s quite horrible doing that to yourself. It’s better to use nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches, gum, and lozenges, which we offer for free.

“We can also give advice around vaping and other doctor-prescribed medications. But we can also support those who choose to go cold turkey as well.”

Health professionals such as GPs and

midwives often encourage their clients to use the service. One such couple is Glennis Pini and Hamish Smith-Paenga, who both decided to quit together after welcoming a new baby into their home.

“The idea of being able to use a free service, with someone meeting them in their home each week to support them, and the offer free patches, gum and lozenges really appealed to them,” says Candy.

“They’ve both found ways to manage their cravings. One time Glennis’ father came over and offered her a cigarette in front of her son, who said: ‘No, Koro, Mum and Dad don't smoke now’, which is great.”

Anyone who wants to take the first step towards a smoke-free life in 2018 should get in touch with the Hapainga Stop Smoking Service on: 0800 HAPAINGA (0800 427 246).

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The back-to-work blues are a common experience according to the Mental Health Foundation.

“Holidays are a great and necessary chance to relax, unwind and reset,” says chief executive Shaun Robinson. “It’s natural to feel a bit low when they’re over and we’re back to business as usual, but the back-to-work blues are avoidable.”

The MHF is challenging individuals and workplaces in New Zealand to not just accept the back-to workblues, but take the New Year as an opportunity to commit to improving mental health and to work actively to ensure that coming to work is an enjoyable and supportive experience for all.

“We want 2018 to be the

year of mental health in the workplace,” Shaun says.

“The benefits of improved workplace mental health extend beyond individuals - they reach into our whanau and communities too.”

In 2017, the MHF, in partnership with the Health Promotion Agency, launched the Five Ways to Wellbeing at Work toolkit to help employers prioritise mental health and create an engaged workforce with improved well-being, greater morale and higher job satisfaction.

The foundation is challenging employers to make use of the free toolkit to create a better working environment, improve their bottom line and meet their health and safety obligations to manage risks to mental health and well-being.

The Mental Health Foundation’s tips for individuals returning to work include thinking about what you have to look forward to, and, if possible, plan your next holiday. It’s easier to turn your focus back to work if you know when your next break will be.

Block out at least 15 minutes a day just for you to do something you enjoy.

Take advantage of the lighter evenings and plan fun activities with friends and family.

Get organised – you’ll feel less stressed if you take some time to plan your day and week ahead.

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Devin He was on the brink of celebrity, of being an animal A-lister - a poster-boy for his kind.

But sadly Devin’s been robbed of that. And we have been robbed of him.

He has been taken, gone, and penguindom has lost a “beautiful personality”.

Julia Graham is angry and sad at the same time.

“It’s one thing to euthanise an animal for genuine natural causes,” says the Western ay Wildlife Trust officer, “but when you know it’s completely avoidable, it hurts. It’s terrible.”

That’s because Julia and a vet had to take the decision to put Devin down – Devin the little blue-eyed penguin that had more than likely been savaged by a dog on Papamoa Beach. He had a flipper wrenched from his body and was missing one and a half toes.

The passionate conservationist has her dander up. “You have a beautiful breeding penguin, a fine, healthy strong penguin who knows how to hunt and would have lived a long, healthy and productive life.

“It hurts to know that something as simple as keeping your dog on a lead, or keeping a closer eye on your dog, could potentially have saved this bird.”

It’s a tired message but one that seems not to be getting through. “Some dog owners just don’t care. We come across them all the time.”

This despite the trust’s advertising, education and promotion. “There are some beautiful dog owners who care, but there are some who don’t.”

Devin wallowed his way into our hearts on the eve of the big storm last week. “He was trying to get back out to sea, but the waves were so big and

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The Olympic blue eyed penguin

strong, they just kept dumping him back onshore,” says Joanne Rostron.

She and her family were wandering along Papamoa East Beach when daughter Megan spotted Devin Devin with the “i” because it seemed like a good name. Joanne’s son Nathan chose it and it was androgynous.

Nathan, 13, and 15-year-old sister Megan climbed into the surf to rescue Devin, and when they noticed he had a flipper missing they took him home wrapped in a t-shirt. “He seemed quite spritely, not frightened, and he was looking around.” Joanne then raised the penguin alarm and the Wildlife Trust responded.

“Possibly a shark, possibly a propeller, more than likely a dog,” says Julia.

Devin was coming out of moult. It’s a tough time for a little blue. They’re virtually land bound for two or three weeks because they don’t have the insulation of their feathers to stay at sea and feed.

“For a penguin to come out of moult in such great condition made him pretty much an Olympian penguin,” says Julia. Above all, he was a nice bird.

“Good natured, placid and nice. Other penguins want to rip your face off, but not this one – he was wonderful and friendly.” And those personality traits could have set Devin up as something quite, quite special.

“We thought he would be a wonderful advocate for penguins.”

Julia’s talking about a plan to make Devin a poster boy for controlling dogs on the beach, making people aware that little blues will rock up on our shores and they can’t fly away when danger approaches.

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potential new home for the one flippered penguin which couldn’t go back to sea, which couldn’t swim properly, which couldn’t feed and fend for itself. riefly, he was destined for the bright lights.

He didn’t make it. And the message is he died needlessly. Devin developed an infection and his condition deteriorated rapidly. “It’s deeply disturbing to put down an animal that is healthy in all respects other than it has got just one flipper,” says ulia.

“A dog will walk up and sniff a penguin. The penguin will bite and the dog’s instinct is to defend itself. As we have discovered again and again, the consequences can be quite sad.”

Devin was with us briefly. Hopefully his message lives on.

Devin the penguin was found on Papamoa East Beach and is believed to have been attacked by a dog.

Nathan Rostron and his big sister Megan pulled Devin out of the Papamoa surf on the eve of last week’s storm.

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eeping your bladder in good working order ladder and or bowel control problems affect more than 1.1 million New ealanders above the age of 15, including 25 per cent of younger women, per cent of older women and per cent of older men.

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Tap to reduce overwhelming stress Family holidays and end-of-year parties can be a prime time for negative emotions and stress to surface; often quickly concealed by small talk, politeness, gossip and excess consumption of food and alcohol.

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T helps people progress from a state of fight, flight or free e activation of the sympathetic nervous system into a state of calm and clarity activation of the parasympathetic nervous system).

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Highest rates of malignant melanoma in the country New Zealand has some of the highest rates of malignant melanoma in the world and the Bay of Plenty region has the highest rates in the country.

Most people know of someone who has been diagnosed with melanoma, and sadly, many know of someone who has died because of it.

Whilst malignant melanoma has the potential to be deadly, it is curable if identified and treated at an early stage.

Timely identification and treatment of melanoma is often dependent on an examination by a doctor specially trained in recognising the often subtle early signs, and by self-examination of the skin.

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skin that are difficult for you to see.

Most melanomas are not painful and so, without awareness that looking for them is important, they can grow insidiously and be detected later when there is more potential for complications.

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In addition to early detection, risk reduction by sun protection is pivotal if we are to see rates of skin cancer fall in the years to come.

When it comes to skin cancer, and especially malignant melanoma, the earlier the detection the better. If you would Dr Neil Mortimer like an expert skin examination, make an appointment to see a specialist dermatologist today.

Contact the Skin Centre on 0800 Skin Centre 754 623.

Compensation for organ donation People who donate a kidney or part of their liver can now do so knowing they can be fully compensated for lost earnings as a result of their donation surgery.

The Ministry of Health will be implementing compensation for live organ donors from December 5.

People who donate a live organ will be fully recompensed for lost earnings for up to 12 weeks while they recover.

This will be paid weekly following the donation surgery.

In the past, donors received some assistance in the form of a benefit.

“Loss of income can put people off donating an organ,” says Clare Perry, group manager integrated service design at the Ministry of Health.

“Removing financial barriers can be a big help in deciding to go ahead with what is often a life-saving donation.

“With most live organ donations being made to family members or friends, not having to worry about lost income makes things easier during a time that is already stressful.”

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Health group established under urgency A new ministerial advisory group on the health system has been established under urgency by Health Minister David Clark.

“Since becoming the Minister of Health, it has become increasingly clear to me that all is not well within our public health system,” he says. “Nine years of underresourcing and neglect have taken their toll.

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short-changed by a health system operating under such stress. We have a significant health agenda to roll out including primary care, mental health and disability services.

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Caring for man’s other best friend Love your beloved barbecue.

Because if you do, and you do it regularly, it will give you good service – regardless of whether it’s top-of-the-line or a cheap old dunger.

First trick is to clean the grill plate – that’s where your food makes direct contact and so you should give it good attention. Cooking at a high

temperature makes a clean grill easily achievable.

Each time you feel another barbie coming on, fire up the grill for about five minutes before use. This will incinerate residual foodstuffs.

Then a good wire brush and some elbow grease will finish the job.

Investing in a strong, long-handled grill brush is a good investment.

Oiling your grill grate will reduce the likelihood of food sticking while cooking. Drizzle some oil onto a wad of paper towel and wipe the oil evenly over the grate. e careful oil, naked flame, hospital and or fire engine. Get the picture?

A lot of food prepared for a barbecue already has oil – don’t do it twice.

Do not clean off the blackened residue on a barbeque at night’s end. That black gunk will actually help protect the grate. And remember you will burn it off before starting your next barbecue.

Clean the outside of your barbecue once a month if only for appearances sake. But let good things lie inside the barbeque. The inside should be treated the same as a good cast iron pan. Repeated grilling seasons the inside of your barbeque.

Wipe down the inside of your barbeque with a wad of paper towels once it has cooled to remove any excess

grime but don’t go scrubbing. It may look black, stick and a health risk, but it’s good grime. And finally cover up. If your barbeque is outside, cover it up. Rust is not your friend.

How to save at the supermarket A recent Canstar Blue survey has revealed 70 per cent of Kiwis spend more than $200 per week on groceries. So with a shopping bill upwards of $10,400 per year, how do you take the strain off the purse strings when it comes to supermarket shopping?

Plan your meals: Before you head to the supermarket, decide what meals you will make that week.

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Avoid the ‘quick visit’: You know the one where you go in for a carton of milk and come out $50 lighter! If you do need milk, take just enough cash with you (no cards) to pay for the milk.

Don’t shop hungry: Studies have proved that shopping when you are hungry means that more will appeal to your appetite and inevitably end up in your basket.

Try to shop alone: Shopping with kids can add to your grocery bill and supermarkets know this.

All grocery items geared towards kids

are placed at eye level and little hands can slide things into the trolley un-noticed.

Look for reductions on produce and meat: If you intend to eat produce the day you buy it, it often works out for the better because it’s ready to eat. Marked-down fruit is also great for baking. Meat is often marked down prior to its ‘best before’ date so it’s great to either eat that night or freeze.

Stick to seasonal: Vegetables and fruit are cheaper when they’re in season. Online recipes will give you clues about the most delicious ways to use produce that’s in season.

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Half-a-million households expected New Zealand is projected to have over 2.2 million households in 2038 – some 500,000 more than now, says Stats NZ. According to the medium projection, the country will have more households in every region, city and in most districts.

“Growth in the number of households reflects population growth from net migration and natural increase, but also population ageing, which is changing our country’s age composition,” says population statistics senior manager Peter Dolan.

“The projections suggest we’ll need more houses for these households, but different houses from what we’ve typically built, given the likely growth in one or two-person households.

“The projections provide useful information for government, businesses and communities thinking

about future demand for infrastructure and services.”

Nearly half the projected additional households in 2038 will be in the Auckland region, 31 per cent in the rest of the North Island and almost 20 per cent in the South Island.

However, much of the growth is expected to come in the short term. All regions, cities and most districts are projected to grow faster in the years to 2023 than for the rest of the projection period.

Family households will continue to be the biggest proportion of households in all areas, although their share is likely to decrease – with one-person households making up an increasing share in most areas. This is driven by population ageing, as older people are the most likely to live alone. Of those living alone, 64 per cent are projected to be aged 60-plus in 2038, compared with 54 per cent in 2013.

As more people will be living in one or two-person households, the average household size in most areas is expected to drop slightly.

‘Empty nester’ numbers rise Couples living without children will make up more than half of the 433,000 extra families projected to be in New Zealand by 2038, says Stats NZ. This family type, which includes couples without or yet to have children, and those whose children have left home, will drive the increase in most areas.

Where the number of families is projected to decrease, this will be mainly driven by fewer one and two-parent families.

New Zealand will have 1.7 million families in 2038 under the mid-range projection.

Updated subnational family and household projections released this month indicate future changes in the number and composition of families and households in New Zealand. Couples, and children living with one or more parents, are examples of ‘family’.

Most areas will have more families in 2038 than in 2013 – growth driven by more families that don’t usually

have children living with them.

“While growth in the number of families reflects our growing population, the changing composition of families is driven by our ageing population,” says population statistics senior manager Peter Dolan.

“Many more people will be the age where their children have left the family home. These are the so-called ‘empty nesters’.”

Couple-without-children families are currently the most-common family type in most areas and are expected to continue to make up the largest proportion of families in almost all areas by 2038.

Auckland is the exception to this trend, where two-parent families are expected to remain the most common broad family type.

“We project that 40 per cent of births in New Zealand will be in Auckland up to 2038, and the region will also receive the lion's share of the country's growth from net migration,” says Peter.

“These factors both contribute to growth in the number of families with children.”

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New Year renovations to your existing kitchen With Christmas and New Year’s celebrations out of the way, now could be the ideal time to think about updating your kitchen.

Dream Doors Bay of Plenty offers free consultations to help potential clients decide whether they need a few adjustments or a complete overhaul of their existing kitchen.

“There’s nothing we can’t do –

we’re very fle ible,” says Dream Doors Bay of Plenty owner Dan Sheridan.

A common alteration for many homeowners is turning cupboards, such as those under benches or stovetops, into drawers.

“People want to use more of the space in their kitchen, and drawers can store more than cupboards,” says Dan. “There’s not as much dead space.”

They can also work with existing

cabinetry, contemporising it without pulling it all out, as well as adding cabinets above existing ones.

“I appreciate the Kiwi DIY attitude to renovations and happily work with those home owners who often want to customise their current kitchen, and use the significant savings a facelift option provides.”

The Dream Doors Bay of Plenty Facebook page is also a great starting point for people looking

An example of a kitchen recently renovated by Dream Doors Bay of Plenty.

Build your own emergency kit at home Many pre-made emergency survival kits being sold to Kiwis either lack key items, contain gear of poor quality or are not good value, according to Consumer NZ. The consumer organisation recently looked at seven pre-made ‘getaway’ kits that claim to have most of the gear one person needs to survive for three days when you have to evacuate your home in a hurry.

Consumer NZ rated the kits on comprehensiveness, quality and value. It found five out of seven didn’t have basic hygiene items, such as hand sanitiser and tissues, while four had inadequate torches or radios.

Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin says while there are a couple of pre-made emergency kits worth considering, you’re generally better off building your own.

“We put together a grab bag with three days’ rations and all of the key items you’d need to see you through for $150, which is also considerably less than you would pay for many of the commercial kits,” says Sue. “It’s also likely you could put together your own kit for less than what we paid, because most households are likely to have some of the items,

such as a spare backpack or water bottles.”

Consumer NZ suggests the following items for an ideal emergency grab-bag: torch, radio, spare batteries, hand sanitiser, cash, photo ID, and other important documents, walking shoes, warm clothes, raincoat and hat, first aid kit, prescription medicine if required, water, snack food, rain poncho, thick gloves, dust mask and hygiene items – such as tissues, wet wipes, toothbrush and toothpaste.

However, Sue says taking the first steps to emergency-preparedness is far more important than compiling the perfect getaway kit.

Your emergency planning should cover where you will meet if you can’t get home and a backup plan if you can’t pick up the kids, as well as the name and contact details of someone who lives out of town that your family knows to contact in case the phones go down; a list of family and friends who may require your assistance; plans for if you’re stuck at home, including three days’ worth of food and water; plans for how you’ll stay warm at night and cook food if there’s no power; and getaway kits if you need to leave in a hurry Consumer NZ’s report on pre-made emergency survival is at: www.consumer.org.nz

for kitchen inspiration, and includes design ideas and issues you might not have thought of, such as how to keep down noise in an open plan layout.

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For a no obligation free quote, call Dream Doors Bay of Plenty today on: 0800 229 373, or visit: www.dreamdoors.co.nz to find out more about their services.

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Setting a new benchmark for Bay childcare With a vision to create a space of stability, fun, learning and play for children, Bloom Childhood Centre in Papamoa is setting a new benchmark of care for Bay kids.

Gusto Scott and Zach Mishriki.

Located at 193 Parton Road, the custom designed and built early childhood centre caters for the busy families of an everexpanding Papamoa. loom is made up of five spaces, which cater to different age groups from birth to six-years, as well as

large indoor and outdoor play areas and, at the heart of the centre, the Bloom kitchen.

“With a spoonful of laughter, a dollop of fun and a whole lot of love, it's our aim to provide quality care for Bloom kids,” says centre manager Nicola James.

“It's important to us that they feel genuinely loved for and looked after while they are in our care.

“We want children to be able to walk through the doors and feel that this is their special place and they belong here.

“We place importance on children's individual needs and will be working with parents

Fun, experiences and opportunities was a light, warm, tamariki-friendly environment The philosophy at Active Kids Early Childcare with high quality resources.

Centre is to encourage and support tamariki to They wanted to make sure they had great indoor have a passion for learning by creating a stimulating spaces, but each room had individual all-year-round environment that provides fun activities - experiences useable outdoor spaces, that meet the specific needs for and opportunities, both planned and spontaneous, the tamariki and whanau attending the centre. with a program rich in content that is relevant to Lisa and Lindsay say they have created a centre they their cultures, lives and stages of learning. are happy to leave their tamariki at and they welcome Tamariki are valued as individuals and are you to visit and check them out anytime. encouraged to discover and develop their own interests in a supportive, fun and safe atmosphere.

This helps build confidence, self awareness, encourages positive interactions with others and gives a sense of belonging.

By working alongside and supporting our whanau, they provide the best possible start in life for tamariki though high quality standards of early childhood education, setting them up to enjoy success throughout their lives.

Active Kids Early Childcare Centre is privately owned and operated and conveniently located at 107 First Avenue in Tauranga’s CBD. Owner/ managers Lisa and Lindsay Chan understand how important these first years are to ensure healthy development. So when designing the centre Bailee Fernandes, Arabella Garas and Elodie they wanted to create a space that Clifford at Active Kids Early Childcare Centre.

to fulfil their hopes and dreams for their precious kids.

“Being a new centre gives us an opportunity to work closely with our families and the Papamoa community to build Bloom on solid respectful foundations.”

The centre is open and taking enrolments. Parents are welcome to pop in for a visit and experience it for themselves.

For more information go to: www. bloomkids.co.nz or phone: 07 542 2866 or Nicola on: 027 601 8836.

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Entertain the kids with skills for the future As the end of the school holidays looms, parents across the region are no doubt wondering how to entertain their kids in these final few weeks.

The team at Venture Centre has come to the rescue, with a series of coding workshops for eight to 13-year-olds.

Venture Centre co-founder Jo Allum

says it’s all about ensuring the next generation are enabled with digital tools and services, the skills to use them and knowledge of how to apply them to create value.

“At Venture Centre we believe in learning through doing,” says Jo, “so if the young members of your family are great inventors and always coming up with bright ideas, they can now learn how to test those ideas in the same way any start-up or entrepreneur would.

“As a society we don’t know what the future of jobs is going to look like for our kids. The labour market is no longer something that can be managed by the government and institutions.

“The future is uncertain and the attributes and competencies needed to thrive in it are multitudinous. At Venture Centre we focus on the learning of transferable skills such as coding and teamwork.”

The popular Codebrite

workshops – which teach computational skills – will be held on January 22-23 at Basestation on Durham Street. There are also two free learn-tocode taster workshops, one in Te Puke at 1pm on January 24 and one in Katikati at 1pm on January 25.

For more information and bookings go to: codebrite.nz/#contact or check out the events on MADVentures on Facebook.

Coding workshops are a great school holiday option for young inventors.

Family dinners matter says poll A nationwide poll has found strong support for the importance of families having dinner together on a regular basis, but making that time is much more difficult to do, especially for lower socio-economic families.

In an independent poll of 1000 New Zealanders undertaken by Curia Market Research and commissioned by Family First NZ, 88 per cent of respondents said dinners together on a regular basis are important, with two out of three saying they were ‘very important’.

Eighty per cent of women said they were very important but only 55 per cent of men.

Families in low socio-economic areas also placed less emphasis on the importance of the regular meal together.

However, when respondents were asked how often they

were actually sitting down together for dinner, only 56 per cent said they have dinner together at least five nights a week. amilies in high deprivation areas weren’t sitting down for dinner together very often.

Family First is running a campaign of promoting family dinners, including large billboards around the country, and an upcoming research paper summarising studies from New Zealand and around the world on the issue.

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Committed to making a difference On a day-to-day basis, most of us wouldn’t think twice about our reading, writing, spelling or maths skills.

But these skills don’t come naturally to some people, and can be a daily struggle.

Learning Matters, now based in Tauranga, are your local learning specialists offering support for people with learning difficulties aged four years to adult.

They provide assessments, support sessions, consultancy services, resources and decodable texts to parents and schools.

The business was founded in Waikato in 2016 by director Carla McNeil, an experienced school principal and the parent of a dyslexic child.

“The vision was to create an option for families and schools which could provide a true wrap-around approach to evidence based learning support,” explains Carla.

“So many parents have assessments where nothing changes. Intervention is crucial, and the earlier the better.

Working alongside and with schools enables students to progress faster.

“It really does take a village to raise a child and children with a learning difference require a village who are knowledgeable and committed to

Respected lawyer to drive new horticultural initiative A respected former commercial lawyer has been appointed to lead an innovative movement in the Maori horticultural sector.

Stacey Mareroa is the project manager of Tuhono Whenua Horticulture Limited and will drive a new strategy called ‘Ka Matau, Ka Ora – living through healthy people’.

The strategy is aimed at improving orchard management capability, Maori governance capability and, ultimately, orchard performance in a way that is innovative but tempered by cultural expectations. Ms Mareroa maintains that learning starts with understanding the land, plants and the relationship with needs and regionally unique attributes.

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First steps in Kiwi English Being a migrant in New Zealand can be daunting, with language and custom barriers.

English Language Partners BOP, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, delivers a range of English language programmes in partnership with refugee and migrant learners.

One of English Language Partners BOP’s free programmes N A ertificate in nglish Language Level 1 – is an 18-week course where beginner speakers improve quickly due to the intensive nature of the course.

This is for students who have a low level of English and want to do further studies or work in the New Zealand community. Learners will not only learn English, but the Kiwi way of life, customs and culture.

As part of the course students learnt to interact with the local Greerton community and retailers by going shopping and trying out their new language skills on everyone.

“The 2017 multicultural group bonded quickly and still keep in touch in English with each other, using social media. Most are progressing to attend Level 2 at Toi Ohomai in 2018,” says centre manager Philippa Cairns.

“All are family people who are residents in NZ and have not had this opportunity to study at a lower level.

Their families supported them and will benefit from their new skills.”

A quote from a learner: “If my husband and I went to the bank he always did the talking. Now I tell him to stay in the car!”

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The next programme starts February 7-June 25, Monday to Friday.

For more information phone Philippa on: 07 571 4181 or visit: www.englishlanguage.org.nz

Learning something new for 2018 Bay of Plenty adult education directory Let’s Learn is hosting an open evening this month, to give people a taste of some of the many activities and classes available to adults in the region.

Shelley Dean from Let’s Learn says they run these evenings twice a year.

“It’s a bit like speed dating,” says Shelley. “They have around 20 minutes to present what they do and offer in their classes, and sign up anyone who is interested.”

People can choose to attend up to six presentations to see what they

might like to try.

“There will be huge variety of classes, from languages to cooking, photography, baking, bridge, dancing, budgeting advice, and much more.”

She strongly encourages anyone who’s been looking to pick up a new skill or meet new people to come along and see what the course providers have to offer.

“We all have these great New Year’s resolutions, and it’s good to get out and try something new. Doing classes like these are good for your brain and your social life.”

Participants should visit: www. letslearn.co.nz to register for the evening, which will take place at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Ave on Wednesday, January 24, from 5.30-8.30pm.

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Families are continuing to invest in independent professional guidance and advice from Ewan McLeod at McLeod Careers, allowing their children to make positive, informed choices in planning for their future.

Ewan discusses educational choices with his 15-30-year-old clients to ensure that each person is selecting the ‘right’ subjects and courses for them, so they aren’t ‘closing any doors’ to their future career.

“Our business is all about supporting young adults in their career decisions,” says Ewan.

“It’s about individuals taking positive steps towards establishing their unique education pathway, which will allow them to gain qualifications that suit their personal needs. At this time of the year, many clients are anxious about their future tertiary focus, or have received their NCEA results and are considering what secondary subjects to continue with.”

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“We’re both ‘people people’ I’ve had a wealth of e perience in proactively encouraging young people locally, while Sue is well-respected for her community work,” says Ewan.

“Our business has had thousands of clients visit us over the last decade, from as far away as

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Ewan says McLeod Careers is “fle ible, family friendly, affordable and here to help young people take positive first career directions”.

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next generation of kiwi chefs,” adds Heather.

The upskilling day attracted teachers from Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Hamilton, Tongariro, Te Awamutu, Te uiti, Matamata and Cambridge.

Shannon tutored the teachers through the intricacies of hollandaise, escalopes and consomme.

“A highlight for me was seeing Chair of the local Home the teamwork and networking Economics Teachers developing between schools, and Association of New Zealand, the looks on their faces when Heather Dixon, worked Cambridge High School teachers Aimee they sat down to eat the with Wintec hospitality Findon, Sara Paris and Roey Gluyas are all lunch they had just prepared,” team manager Peter smiles at a teacher training day at Wintec. she says.

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Heather says opportunities for intensive training are invaluable and respond to the shortage of tech and cookery teachers by upskilling other teachers who now cover these subjects.

“There is a serious shortage of teachers in this field and we now have a mi of ‘old school’ home economics teachers and new ones who are trained in other subject areas,” says Heather.

“We want higher level learning, and these learning days help pull everyone up to the same level.

They set a benchmark and set standards, and this sets a standard for our students."

Heather, a Cambridge High School teacher for more than 40 years, sees teaching practical skills like cookery as essential to pathway careers, and encourages cooking as a positive lifestyle choice.

“At a secondary school level we are helping students who want to become tomorrow’s chefs more workplace ready - if they are well prepared they get an edge in the workplace.

“We’re also seeing a new generation of students whose parents don’t know how to cook and they don’t know where their food comes from.

“By learning cookery at school, our students go home and make a meal from real ingredients and often discover it can be faster than cooking from packets.”

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Taking a leap of faith If plunging out of a perfectly good plane is your kind of fun, you’re in for a great adventure.

Recently I took a leap of faith out of a plane at 15,000ft with the help of my instructor, who I was strapped so tightly to that there was no chance I could escape.

Jumping out of a plane, although at times daunting, is a great way to experience cities and countries from a different view. A bird’s-eye view.

I did my Skydive in Taupo, however it is something you can do anywhere.

The 15,000ft Taupo tandem dive had a 60-second freefall before the parachute opened at 5000ft, however, there was an option to do a 12,000ft jump with 45 seconds of freefall.

If it’s your first time jumping out of a plane I would definitely recommend the , ft, because regardless of whether you do it again or not, you will never forget your first jump.

The scenic tour is also worth it: the plane takes 25 minutes to get to the right point before the first victim is thrown overboard, and in that time you can back out whenever you want if you don’t feel comfortable.

When we get to a certain point the instructors all put breathing masks on us due to the change in air pressure.

There were nine other people who jumped

out of the plane with me and one by one I slowly watched them disappear from sight – I was the last to jump.

When it was my turn to go, my instructor pushed me to the end of the plane where the door was open.

And then I fell.

I went down head first, and as the wind whipped past me I struggled to keep my eyes open.

The 60-second fall was fast and I’m pretty sure I screamed at one point, but the adrenaline rush that I got from it was worth it.

Before I knew it, we were through the clouds and the parachute opened and I could see everything.

The view from up above was incredible.

I could see the whole of Taupo – the lake, the town and over the hill.

The instructor also let me control the parachute and I twisted around, taking in more of the view.

As we slowly Taking control of the parachute as ‘Jam’ and I descend. descended because I was in shock. It was hard down, I could see the other jumpers’ brightly-coloured parachutes gliding in to find words to e plain how I was feeling – I mean I just jumped out the wind. It was like a painting. of a plane! But would I do it When we got to the ground, a lot again? Absolutely. of what happened after I blurred out Sharnae Hope

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Air New Zealand has been named among the top 20 international airlines for 2018 by AirlineRatings.com.

The top 20 are the who’s who of airlines and include Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, ritish Airways, athay Pacific Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Scandinavian Airline System, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia.

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“For instance, Australia’s Qantas has been recognised by the British Advertising Standards Association in a test case in 2008 as the world’s most experienced airline.

“It is extraordinary that Qantas has been the lead airline in virtually every major operational safety advancement over the past 60 years and has not had a fatality in the jet era.”

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Get on yer bike next month Bike Month is back with a monthlong programme of events, activities and workshops revolving around cycling during February.

The programme is part of Sport Bay of Plenty’s Play in the Bay initiative, which connects the Bay of Plenty with low-cost and free recreational activities.

Activities are suitable for all ages and abilities, says recreation team leader Sonia Lynds. “ rom first time riders after years to regular commuters, we think you’ll be pleased with the programme we have put together,” says Sonia.

In Tauranga, Play in the Bay has paired with Frocks on Bikes Tauranga, which is holding a social cycle through Papamoa to Dinner in the Domain, as well as Tauranga Rotary Sunrise for a cycle adventure race through Kopurererua Valley.

Go By Bike Day is one of the month’s flagship events where people are encouraged to commute to work via two wheels, with

pit stops along the main commuter trails between 7-9am to provide refreshments and spot prizes to travellers.

With Go By Bike Day falling on Valentine’s Day, February 14, the theme is ‘Love Me, Love My ‘Love Me, Bike’ and celebrates a love for Love my Bike’ is health and fitness, the theme of this active transport and year’s Go by the environment.

Bike Day on Schools are encouraged February 14. to take part by hosting their own pit stop on Go By Bike Day, or similar throughout February, with vouchers up for grabs.

Bike Month also coincides with the N Transport Agency’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge - a month-long free competition to see which workplace can get the most people to ride a bike for just 10 minutes or more.

For a full list of activities, events and competitions visit: www.sportbop.co.nz/bike-month

Mind-body and yoga time Mind-body practices such as yoga have been around for a long time. In fact, yoga can be dated back more than 5000 years.

In more recent times yoga has become more accepted in the mainstream, with exercise options in this area increasing, This includes a big surge not just in mainstream exercise facilities, but also stand-alone studios offering specialist mind-body exercise options.

Persephone Singfield, a New ealand national yoga advocate and teacher, says as yoga becomes more diverse in what is on offer, more people can easily access it.

“No matter your age, gender, body shape or size, there's a form of yoga out there for you. Yoga has become more accessible by different brands creating styles of yoga practice for every market."

For many the option of intense workouts is not appropriate. When injury, ability or life stage prevents high intensity activity, a mind-body

workout such as yoga is essential to staying active.

Mind-body refers to a state where interactions and connections are made between your mind, your body and the world. Generally speaking, a mind-body exercise form is one in which the pace is slow enough for this connection to be focused on. The benefits of yoga go beyond the physical, although this is one of its attractions as part of an exercise routine. The main physical benefits relate to the stretching component, bringing benefits such as reduced muscle tension, improved range of movement in the joints, and better muscular coordination.

Where yoga really becomes the star of the show is in its stress-reducing and rela ation benefits. rom ctober , the New ealand Register of ercise Professionals will be recognising yoga teachers through their new Registered Yoga Teacher registration level. Those registered at this level will hold relevant knowledge and skill to deliver safe and effective yoga to New ealanders.

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Blocked from Matakana

Access to Panepane wharf on Matakana Island was blocked this week by a pile of debris, apparently left to mark a tribal boundary.

Cruises had been leaving from the Pilot Bay wharf in Mount Maunganui, but passengers were informed by the skipper that no one was able to be dropped off at the island.

The significant pile of debris appeared to be made up of clumps of fence palings tied up with barbed wire, as well as logs and driftwood.

A sign at the end of the wharf read: “This is the tribal boundary of Tauwhao, Te Ngare, Tamawhariua, Tauairi, and Tuwhiwhia.”

Concern about shortages

lood damage forcing traffic to detour at Thames could mean local supermarkets run short of some foods at the height of the tourist season, says a road transport group.

The NZTA is blocking truck drivers from the Thames coast after flooding caused e tensive damage to the roadway. About 42km of highway connecting Thames and Manaia is affected and 2.4km of asphalt at 29 sites needs repairing.

But Ken Shirley of the Road Transport Forum said he was worried the disruption might mean shops could run low on supplies, with consumers paying the costs of delayed food.

Favourite baby names

Charlotte and Oliver have topped the list for the most popular baby names in New Zealand last year.

This is the fifth year liver has topped the boys’ list.

Charlotte - which is also the name of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s daughter - was second on the list in 2016.

Other names that have become more popular include Mila and Arlo, while James remains a favourite with it appearing in the top 20 every year since 1963. Willow has also become an increasingly popular name for baby girls.

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Golliwogs represent chimney sweeps I heard on the radio that a woman had criticised someone for selling golliwogs and said that it was offensive and racist. What a load of rubbish. Showing off and selling golliwogs has nothing to do with black people. They were originally made to represent the blackened figures of chimney sweeps in 19th century England.

I say to the person who is selling these golliwogs, keep selling them and I hope people will support you and buy them. Don’t listen to this idiot.

I Brougham, Wanganui.

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Recycling changes ‘retrograde step’ My letter from Environmental Greenbins astounds and puzzles me as to how the “changes to glass recycling and new Bins for Better Communities initiative” is going to produce an increase in the amount of recyclable glass collected.

In my view this is a retrograde step when the recyclable glass is currently so convenient and easy to dispose of, together with the newspaper and plastic.

This has been tried before, so it is easy to understand why there are a number of letters against this proposal.

I can foresee bottles smashed in gutters and thrown in gardens such as behind Christopher Street shops, as happened before when glass recycle bins were stationed in the 13th Avenue corner of what used to be the

Foodtown carpark. It was a disgrace, with smashed bottles scattered round the bin and derelict cartons containing smashed bottles stacked on top of each other. Old TVs and car tyres were also dumped there.

The question is, are we going to get a reduction on bin fees for saving the cost of sorting the glass and transporting it to the bins? I thought Cameron Road had enough congestion without adding to it.

W Humphrey, Tauranga South.

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No glass, no class I signed on with a waste removal company because it accepted glass bottles and jars. Now, along with a $287.19 bill for my 2018 pick-ups, was a memo that, as of March, glass will no longer be accepted. So I phoned asking if the reduction in service had a reduction in my cost. I was told the sorting of glass was too much work and that sorting it would be easier if I did it. There would be no reduction in fees, only a reduction in service. Not fair to us pensioners who have to watch every penny.

P O’Sullivan, Greerton.

Arrows on road helpful Once again we hear calls for foreign tourists to be required to sit tests before taking to our roads in rental vehicles. One wonders if advocates of this very costly measure have considered the likelihood of retaliatory measures against Kiwi drivers touring overseas.

But having recently self-driven for several weeks in Europe, Britain and Ireland I suggest a few tins of white paint might achieve a great deal to ease the problem here. In Europe bold arrows are regularly painted on centre lines, reminding drivers to keep right on winding roads and when entering roundabouts or exiting petrol stations, supermarkets, rest areas and the like.

In Britain and Ireland similar arrows

remind European visitors to keep left.

A cheap and effective safety measure.

Arrows will not overcome the issue of tired visitors jumping off long-haul aircraft and straight into rental cars, but that is different matter. As most tourists book their rentals in advance it should not be too difficult for companies to ask for flight numbers and judge if hirers are fresh off a plane that has spent hours flying from the other side of the globe.

In Europe rental car staff at three different locations also routinely asked whether I had any experience on driving on the right-hand side of the road, and their cars had adhesive arrow stickers on the windscreens.

D Blanshard, Welcome Bay.

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Courtesy begets courtesy I feel it’s time to fire off another seasonal shot in the vague hope that just one middle aged, self entitled male cyclist may sit up and take notice.

The council spin is that the Waikareao stuary walkway is “a km loop track ideal for walking and cycling.” or walking also read jogging or running. “All ages and abilities can enjoy the flat winding boardwalks.” You’ve got the picture.

I run in regularly it’s a gem in all its moods.

Then just this week, again, I was almost run down by a cyclist from behind. I was running into the wind, and coupled with the noise

from your feet scuffing the gravel track, I didn’t hear his approach. He brushed me as he hurtled by at km. He scared the hell out of me.

He had his helmet on, he had his warning lights flashing on the seat of his bike, he had a high vis vest on he was making sure his chances of survival weren’t compromised. ut to hell with anyone else on the track.

If it’s too blokey to get a bell on your bikes guys, then slowing down and a courteous “coming through on your right” just might cut it. Your attitude to walkers and runners on the Waikareao doesn’t make me treat you with the respect you demand on the road. ourtesy begets courtesy.

I Goldsmith, Bureta.

The latest from ay enues reports that everything is wonderful and more than what could be e pected. Whatever leeches out via T into the public realm somehow is always better than any previously created e pectations.

Any time ay enues reviews reports something about itself to T , their numbers become magically wonderful, e ceeding all e pectations, and then hands are out for more T ratepayers’ money.

Mount Hot Pools makes millions that self justifies spending millions on upgrades.

The Adams entre for High Performance’s ma imum profits were small with a perfect storm no rent yet even that has been massively e ceeded.

These ad hoc results are truly ama ing to behold.

Sadly for T ratepayers, the truth can only be found by following the money. Adding up T glossy numbers and comparing to actual, there is a gap and it’s huge. No one at T yet has reconciled these: annual audited report and what’s reported any other time?

It gets worse: fell well short of its own budget by million per cent that’s really bad! Annual reported loss revealed . m . m . Ratepayers throw millions more at for: bills losses m pa, depreciation reserves required annually of some . m, total losses actually are then some million pa.

The gap between ’s dreams and the T ratepayers’ money gone just gets bigger every year.

I Stevenson, Tauranga (Abridged).

Numbers ‘magically wonderful’

Thoughts from an armchair observer

Thoughts for a better from a very distant New ealand: SA Israel. oth P T S and Israel’s PM will be impeached voted out. The former by the ‘Russian probe’, the latter by the history of corruption and actual court impositions over Mrs PM convicted of abuse against servants.

Myanmar. Transfer Rakhine State entirely to angladesh and the Rohingya can return home. How many million people dollars saved?

Palestine. ast erusalem becomes the Palestinian capital, West erusalem becomes Israel’s.

Refugees. an go anywhere as long as they can speak the language of the country they want to go to and have the funds to get there and live.

Peru. Have another election. urrent and past presidents held in detention until the election is completed.

Yemen. ight on and show to the world how race and religious differences will kill you.

And the super rich. Ta them to the ma on their declared income, returning the trillions of dollars to

their societies. No swapping countries outta where you got the dough.

Stop the new Spanish inquisition by the Madrid PM incumbent.

I am sure The Weekend Sun readers have just as interesting innovative world solutions.

Another interesting year coming up for us armchair observers.

A Baker, Mount Maunganui.

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Getting you through your festive financial blues Has the festive season left you with a sting in your pocket? Have you overspent on gifts, a last minute holiday or are you stuck between pays?

Linsa Finance Limited can help you get through, with an unsecured personal loan.

“We provide unsecured loans up to $1000 and also offer online lending,” says Linsa Finance director Kaaren Smylie.

“All lending decisions are made in the office, and as long as we have all the relevant information, we pride ourselves in giving you an answer within the hour.”

Customers must provide three forms of ID including photo identification, a current bank statement and proof of address, she says.

“A credit check is done, we go through a budget and customers then have a period of three-to-nine months to pay the loan back.”

Linsa Finance is in two locations, with headquarters in Tauranga and a successful Manurewa branch in Auckland.

“Our staff are friendly, relatable

and approachable. They will walk you through your application and make it easy for you.”

She says one of the biggest benefits is being able to assist borrowers from all walks of life.

“At Linsa Finance, all applications are assessed on an individual basis, and we help people who may not be able to loan from a bank.

“Initially, we may offer you a smaller loan to give you the opportunity to build a good credit history with us or alternatively you can provide a co-borrower to support your application.”

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg40 THE WEEKEND SUN

Plucking lonely Heartstrings verything s coming thick and fast on the music scene right now from festivals to open mic nights, it s happening in Tauranga.

And it s going to continue for a while. Ama ingly enough, after all these years, the ay has finally begun to realise a little of its musical potential over the summer, with a solid month of gigs of every variety running from the start of the year through till the ne ove estival on Waitangi weekend and beyond. anuary has something for everyone, and now it only remains to try and come up with ideas for New Year’s ve in the ay. Surely to god it must be possible to promote some form of entertainment that is quieter and less damaging than a full scale riot but louder and less inherently silly than a silent disco?

The problem for promoters at this time of year aside from unseasonable hurricanes and other acts of science is how to get your particular show noticed in the huge glut of them. or that conundrum, I have no solution. riends of mine use the usual methods of communication to find out about gigs, like ventfinda and acebook groups. It s mostly internet stuff and, of course, the valiant Weekend Sun.

Smaller things

ver the ne t little while, I m going to try and point out a few of the smaller things happening stuff that might otherwise get lost along the way.

Though I d like to put in a plug right up front for aster s National a estival, tickets for which are now available.

I reckon newly arrived festival organiser raig Wilson has done an absolutely bang up job with the concert series, and pretty much every show looks like something worth seeing. ut I said smaller things and I ll start with one at the end of this month that

I'm most excited about.

The onely Heartstring and are a bluegrass quintet from oston in the S. They re coming to The arrel Room on Wharf Street on the last day of the month Wednesday, anuary and I suspect they re going to be more fun than stuffing a ferret down your trousers and twerking.

I ve actually not heard them in person, but there are many clips across YouTube.

The man responsible for dragging them to Tauranga is local musician Derek Toner, once of The Mellowdrops and Mile Stone, then Tuner, and currently a third of Toner, ranks eano. ast year Derek kicked off a new venture as a promoter by bringing the Irish singer songwriter Mundy to the Mount s Hop House.

That led to more...

American connection

“ y hosting Mundy we made a few connections with other promoters,” says Derek. “ ast year I got an email from Mark Ma engarb who is originally from Tauranga and now a guitarist in the States. He recently toured N with Tommy mmanuel. Mark heard we were booking gigs and was arranging the tour for The onely Heartstring and.”

As one of several small promoters in Tauranga, Derek is always looking for interesting, unique shows.

He had a look at the band and says he was blown away.

“These guys just sounded so ama ing!

A five piece band with three vocal harmonies, banjo solos, violins, mandolins, acoustic guitars and double bass. What's not to love?

“So we didn't hesitate. It won't be long before these guys are a huge world wide name, so it will be so good to host them now before the bigger venues come knocking.”

Derek may well be right. The band will be headlining the Auckland olk estival and, more importantly in folky circles, have been signed by the prestigious Rounder Records. Their

debut album Deep Waters came out in 2016.

I came across this description on AllMusic and it seems fitting for a band whose material stretches from the oldest trad tunes to the likes of Paul Simon's “Graceland”: the quintet offer up a sprightly blend of classic, close harmony singing, country folk pop, and contemporary newgrass acrobatics that bridge the gap between ill Monroe, The eatles and the Punch rothers.

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Aerobatic teams take to the sky What could be better than strolling into Classic Flyers with a picnic basket and chair in hand and enjoying an afternoon’s flying display?

The Classics of the Sky on Saturday, January 20 will see a range of aerobatic teams take to the sky in a performance over Tauranga.

Opening the show will be the popular Roaring Forties Harvard aerobatic team with its trademark smoke and snarly engines, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force Black Falcon aerobatic team. ther show favourites include the Yak flown

by Mike O’Rourke, Graeme Bethell in his P-51 Mustang and Tiger Moth maestro David Phillips, who seemingly defies the elements.

There will also be a chance to watch military crew display tanks, guns and tracked vehicles make their presence felt.

“These will be manned by heavily-armed enthusiasts who are in for an invasion with plenty of action, noise and fire power, says lassic lyers

marketing manager Amy Scott.

“No doubt we will be saved by ‘friendly’ aircraft out there warding off the enemy.”

Classic Flyers has also acquired yet another Grumman Avenger restoration project to be rebuilt alongside the current Avenger exhibit from Gisborne.

Joining them will be Brendan Deere’s Avenger from hakea so this is the first time the three Avengers have been together since the 1950s.

The Classics of the Sky air show is on Saturday, January 20 with gates open at 1.30pm and the air show starting at 3pm.

Tickets are available from www.eventfinda.co.n and from the gift shop at Classic Flyers. Gate sales are available on the day. or more information visit: www.tcas.n email: airshow classicflyersn .com or phone: .

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Annual Shakespeare outdoor summer show

Summer Shakespeare Tauranga presents their annual summer outdoor show this January at the Historic Village – The Taming of the Shrew.

From January 18-28, the cast will take over the cobbled streets of the Historic Village in the open air.

The Taming of the Shrew is a fast-paced, outrageous and at times controversial play about disguise, marriage, love and behaviour.

Director Gin Mabey has bought the play forward to be set in the 1940s.

“We wanted a change of aesthetic from the previous shows, and the late 1940s has a certain romance and glamour we liked, as well as offering our female characters the opportunity for stronger,

more powerful looks to play with.”

The cast is made up of a few Tauranga favourites, such as Dylan Frewin, Nadine Tibbits, Jaden McLeod and Matt Glover, and some fresh talent such as Rosie Potter and Judge Paul Mabey.

Five young actors from ACG, Papamoa College and Tauranga Girls’ College will take the stage as well.

“We love to bring young actors on board as they are full of talent, energy and enthusiasm for the experience,” says producer Nadine Tibbits.

The Taming of the Shrew will be performed at The Historic Village on 17th Avenue from January 18-28.

Tickets and more information is available on The Taming of the Shrew ventfinda Page. Ticket prices are for adults, for seniors and children students and for a group concession.

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Saturday 13 January Art on Strand

12 - 4pm! Dye can be purchased on site.

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Art on Strand - art for sale - weather permitting - Tauranga Society of Artists inc. 9am-4pm Saturday & Sunday

Adult Tennis on Saturdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 1:30pm. Enquiries Fred 544 5088

Art Waihi Exhibition

Club Mt Maunganui. Tuesdays & Saturdays 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport! Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Waihi Memorial Hall Seddon St today & Sunday 10am-4pm.

Guests: Mosaic artists Pauline Goodwin & JJ Jones & Painter Shirley Killick.

Avocado Food & Wine Festival

Today 11am-6pm, Uretara Domain, Katikati. Tickets $25 at the gate. More info at www.iticket.co.nz

Back By Popular Demand

ZEE Market is back, so many new things to start 2018, come along today to 169 Elizabeth St Hall, 10am-2pm

Bay Networking Singles Club

Social activities 55+. Dining, BBQs, outings. Facebook on Bay networking Singles Social Group or Ph Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or Jonathan 07 572 2091

Baypark Family Speedway

New Zealand Super Saloon Car Championships. Tickets from ASB Baypark, at the gate or online www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Saturdays: 9am 5-8 years, 10am 9-11 years. Thursdays: 4:30pm Intermediate & College ages. Coaching included.

Enquiries Graeme 0274 520 600 or web/facebook.

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Qigong With Michael

Classes: Mon 1-2pm (weekly) Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd Sat: 9:30am-10:30am (weekly) Health Quarters 67 Willow St. Bookings 021 735 798 www.michaelgoodhue.com

Sport BOP Bike Month

From group rides and bike maintenance to mountain biking, there’s something for everyone in our Bike Month calendars. Plus prizes to be won! www.sportbop.co.nz/bike-month

Tauranga Friendship Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s. Couples & singles all welcome.

Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Rotary Easter Booksale

Please donate books, records, Cds, Dvds, Jigsaws & Sheet music for next Rotary Charity Book sale. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Te Puke Menz Shed

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays @ 9am at 86B No. 3 Road Te Puke. New members welcome. Ph 573 8655 or 573 6779

Te Puke Scottish Society

Kevin Bloody Wilson Show

Dance, Saturday, 20th January, Baptist Church, Malyon Street, Te Puke, 7:3011pm. Men $7, ladies a plate towards supper or $7. Ph Valerie 573 7093

Kids Crystal Club

30s/40s/50s age group of males & females that meet once a week to dine out or participate in activities & events.

Ph 022 012 0376

Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589 Almost Awesome Tour R18 comedy show. Sat 24 Feb at 8pm. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info at www.baycourt.co.nz Today & Monday 15th, Learn how crystals are formed. Have FUN & receive FREE Crystals. Ages 7-12. $20 per child.

At Whisp, Piccadilly Arcade. Ph 02044 (WHISP) 94477 Contact for times. www.whisp.co.nz

LOL Laughter Wellness

Keep well on LAUGHTER the best medicine ever. 11:0011:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui.

Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Meditate On The Beach

Practise Mindfulness Meditation at Tay Street beach 7am-8am. Instruction given. Enjoy relaxation, beauty & fresh air. Make life more meaningful. Weather permitting.

Mount Colour Splash Fun

Free entry fun at Colour Splash at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui, today

The Sociables

The Way Messianic Meeting

We are a community group that teaches & practices ‘One New Man’ principles.

All ages welcome.10am, Hillier Centre, Mt Maunganui. Ph 021 0226 3515

Village Radio Museum

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

WANTED Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles

For Mount Lions & Lioness Clubs Book Fair. Drop-off points or collection ph Pip 543 2175 or Stella 575 0685 or text details to 021 033 0795

Sunday 14 January Beautiful, Historic Athenree Homestead

& Refreshment Rooms in the old

Athenree Station open 12-4pm. 360 Athenree Road, Athenree. More info on website www.athenreehomestead.org.nz

Computer Help for Individuals

Need help to use your computer, iPad, tablet, eReader, phone or other device. Contact the Library to book a lesson with one of our tutors. Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Ph 577 7177

Croquet

At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Historic Village Market

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday monthly noon. Wet or fine. Inquiries: hvm lionsclubs.org.nz A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project.

Maketu Market

Every 3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Enquiries to Pat 07 533 2687 or Fennis 0274 282 862

Meaningful Life

New Year’s Resolutions. How to make & keep them. Where: Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave. When: Sunday, 14th. 12:30 Coffee & chat 1pm.

Video & discussion

NZDA BOP Range Day

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. am pm bring firearms licence

Omokoroa Lions Market

2nd Sunday monthly.

Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon.

Bookings not required.

Ph Keith 548 2117

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Papamoa Outdoor Bowls

All welcome to our Roll Up’s. Sun & Wed. Register at 12:30, commences 1pm. Come & experience OUTDOOR BOWLS Geoge Spratt Reserve.

Ph 574 0177 anytime.

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/ coffee & talk 544 0448 www.quaker. org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays 1:30pm & Thursdays 5:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

Monday 15 January Active Adults Fun Fitness

Cardio Strength Stretching Aerobic activity for heart, Weights for strength,Yoga for balance & fle ibility. All fitness levels.

9-10am $7 Arataki Community Centre. Lynda 029 230 0162

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting, 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church,corner 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Argentine Tango

“The dance that makes you feel” *FREE Intro classes. *No partner required...(need more guys). Come challenge your senses. FB/”Tango in Tauranga”. Denise 0204 006 1340

Body+Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50s, occasional speakers, social events. Monday to Friday various venues. All classes 9:15am-10:15am ualified Instructor. Dianne 4326 or 576 5031

Breakfast Challenge

5 Day Healthy Breakfast Challenge. We’ll help you get healthy summer. TXT Svetlana 027 616 2124

Chess Mount Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late program 7:30pm onwards. Standard rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Individual Computer Help

Need help to use your computer, iPad, phone or other device. Book at lesson at the library. Ph 577 7177

Indoor Bowling

Greerton Senior Citizen 33 Maitland St Greerton Mondays & Thursdays 12:45-3:30pm. $15 pa & $3 per session, afternoon tea provided. Ample parking & Wheelchair access

Katikati Bowling Club

Welcomes New Members. Come along & learn how to play lawn bowls Coaching available. Mixed Roll-ups 9:15-midday. Phil 549 5344

Let’s Learn

Wanting to learn something new? Check out the wide variety of classes, workshops & activities listed on www.letslearn.co.nz or Ph 544 9557.

Become a lifelong learner today!

names in by 6:30pm play starts at 7pm.

Ph Diane 575 3480

Plunket Car Seat Clinic

Is your baby’s car seat safely installed?

471 Devonport Road, Tauranga.

Monday & Thursday 10am-2pm. Ph 578 7813 no appointment necessary.

Silver Singers Choir

Require bass voices for their choir. Practices are every Monday at St Stephens hapel rookfield Tce. Pat

Tauranga Bird Club

Matua Hall, Levers Road.

7:30pm. Keen to learn about breeding & exhibiting birds?

Sheryl 027 216 3568

Tauranga Civic Choir

Practice Monday, 7:30pm, Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga. For more information please visit our website. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Enquiries welcome. Heather 575 9092

Tauranga Creative Fibre

From 9:30am 177 Elizabeth St. Learn & share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. Margaret 571 3483

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

CARDS 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs.

INDOOR BOWLS Tue. Wed. Sat. 14 Norris St. (behind PaknSave) 12.45pm 1pm Entry $2.00 includes afternoon tea.

New Members Welcome.

Womens’ Art Group

We meet every Monday 9am12pm at 68 1st Avenue. New members very welcome. Ph Annie 543 2108

Yoga & Pilates Classes

Yoga Mondays, Pilates Tuesdays & Piloga Fridays at Arataki Community Centre. Call for information, times & suitability. Mel 022 187 1295 Claudia 021 192 7706 FB: piloga@ pilatesandyoganz

Yoga With Nic -Bethlehem

Classes are: Mon & Thurs nights 7-8:10pm; Wed & Fri mornings 9:15am-10:25am; Tues afternoons 1:15pm-2:25pm. Stretch, lengthen, strengthen, reset. Contact Nic: 021 124 2598 www.sweetyoga.co.nz

Zonta Tauranga

Championing Women’s Causes welcomes you to meet others likeminded.

Great speakers, a fabulous meal & fun at Tauranga Club. Every 2nd Monday 5.30pm. Call Suzy 021 2665 044

Meditation for Introspection

Tuesday 16 January

Meditation - Free Classes

Open meeting, St Peters Anglican church, 11 Victoria Rd Mt Maunganui 7:30-8:30pm. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Mon 6-7pm (weekly) Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd. Bookings 0204 494 477 or whispshop@gmail.com Mondays at 10am in Bellevue. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End Stress, Stay Healthy. Ph David or Trisha on 570 1204

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls commence on Monday 26th February. All welcome

Alcoholics Anonymous

Beginner Social Dance Class

Tuesday, 27 February, 8pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Thursday, 1 March, 7pm, Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

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THE WEEKEND SUN BOP Linux Users

Share and learn about the Linux computer operating system 1st Tuesday 7-9 pm L J Hooker, Cnr Cameron Rd, 8th Ave. Experts and beginners welcome. $2

Cards 500

Mount Senior Citizen, 345 Maunganui Rd, Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:45pm. Further info Garry 576 3033

Greerton Lions Club

Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6pm at Fairway Lounge, Tauranga Racecourse. Ph Bill 543 4424 or Alison 543 4928

Heath Franklin’s Chopper

Bogan Jesus comedy show. R15. Tues 1 May at 7:30pm.Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info at www.baycourt. co.nz

Housie Te Puke

Housie is held at Te Puke Bowling Club every 2nd Tues 6:30pm sharp. Full details Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

Junction Coffee & Chat

Junction Coffee & Chat 10am-12pm St James Church, Greerton, Tauranga.

Come & meet others for support & friendship. For details call Junction 543 3010

Michael Jackson History Show

Music tribute show. Tues 13th Feb at 8pm. Addison Theatre at Baycourt. For more info go to www.baycourt.co.nz

Ocean Running Mount Maunganui

5k run & walk around Mauao base track. $6 entry Mount Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. Full details on Facebook or Phil 021 383 354. All welcome.

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult Midweek Tennis Tuesdays & Thursdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 9am.

Enquiries Pam 570 0302

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you or family members/friends have a problem with over or under eating? Meet Tue & Fri Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186

Petanque

Club Mt Maunganui, petanque terrain at rear of Bowling greens.

4pm start. All welcome. Boules, etc. supplied. Ph Jo Ann 5783606

Pilates Classes

11:15-12:15 at Arataki Community Centre. $12 per class. Claudia 021 192 7706

Plunket Car Seat Clinic

Is your baby’s car seat safely installed? 13 Queen Street, Te Puke.

3rd Tuesday each month 10am-2pm.

No appointment necessary.

Scrabble

Tauranga Scrabble Club 8:50am 3 games $3 Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph 544 8372

at Greenwood Park. All welcome.

Please Ph 544 8625

Whanau Fun Day

Ngai Te Rangi Iwi FREE EVENT 10am -1pm at the Whareroa Marae Grounds reserve, Mount Maunganui.

Ph Kataraina 0210 258 4239

Yoga for Introspection

Wednesday 17 January

Improve communication leadership teamwork skills. Join a motivated & enthusiastic group at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@gmail.com Text 021 044 5654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Bolivia Card Game

Every Wednesday 1-4pm Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. Entry $3 includes refreshments. Beginners welcome. Marie 573 9219

Bowls Indoor

Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45pm. For info Ph Ernie & Nancy 575 4650

Cards Cribbage

Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm sharp. Michael Ph 562 0517

Easy Dance Tuition

Basic Ballroom, Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot. Modern Sequence. Beginners welcome. $5 St Johns Hall, Bureta Rd. 7pm.

Ph 576 2403

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

10:45-11:45am. Held rain or shine, not during school holidays. ualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants Ph Jennifer 571 1411

Heart Foundation Walking Group

oin us for a walk on the first Wednesday of each month @ 10:15am followed by morning tea at the Heart Foundation RSVP Ph 575 4787

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm & 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am.

At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street. Ph Helen 0274 177 581

Welcome Bay Lions

Welcome Bay Lions meet every second & fourth Tuesday of the month

Tutus On Tour

The Royal NZ Ballet. Wed 4 Apr at 6:30pm Addison Theatre, Baycourt.

More info at www.baycourt.co.nz

Unique Ukulele Group

A group of players who meet to share their music at Tauranga RSA. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 1pm. Ph Loma 579 5109

Thursday 18 January A Place to Bee

Welcome Bay craft group meeting at Lighthouse Church 11-12:30pm. All Welcome! All crafts! Great company!

Ph Mel on 027 576 3105 for more info.

Baywide Housing Advocacy Services

Having hassles with housing, landlords, flatmates, N , Govt Departments?

FREE drop in Clinic, Thursdays 5:307:30pm at Baywide Community Law ffices Willow Street, Tauranga.

Craft Club

Meditation - Free Classes

Moscow Ballet ‘La Classique’

Beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained so you can start on any date. Cost: $15/class. At Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd. 7pm8:30pm www.meditateintauranga.org

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Wednesdays 7:30pm. Starting 31st January. In Welcome Bay. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End stress & be in good health.

The Nutcracker ballet. Wed 2 May at 7:30pm. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info at www.baycourt.co.nz

Mount Maunganui Lioness Club

Drop-in Meditation Classes

French Connection

For lovers of all things French. Every second Thursday, La Mexica 4:30-6:30.

Contact agohns@yahoo.co.nz for info

Junction Coffee Group

Meetings 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome.

Meet new friends & enjoy community services & social activities Ph Christine 575 2144

Join us for friendship & support at Junction Mt/Papamoa Coffee & chat every Thursday 1-2pm. Ph 543 3010 for details.

Otumoetai Tennis Club

8 Park Rd Rummikab 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344

Adult Twilight Tennis on Wednesdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue 6:30-8pm. Visitors welcome $5. Ph Pam 570 0302

Papamoa Outdoor Bowls

Taoist Tai Chi

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Toastmasters City Early Start

Ladies, all crafts are welcome. 9am-2.30pm.

For a friendly social day at Arataki Community Centre Bayfair. Ph Jan 021 062 3660

Katikati Bowling Club

60+ Looking for something new to do or make new friends, this could be it. Gayle 027 439 3267 or 578 1878 E: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Kauritatahi Hut off track from Thompsons Track. On track option available. Grade moderate, 6.5 hours.

Sheryl 574 3743

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Classes Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 1-2:30pm. Come along to 15 Koromiko Street, Tauranga.

Kay 021 668 468

Meets EVERY Wednesday at the Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm 7pm9:30pm. Beginners very welcome.

Ph Jenny Williams 07 562 3757

Improve your emotional, mental & physical wellbeing. Tuesdays, 11-12noon at Omanawa Hall. Contact Chatelle on 021 647 205 or chatelle. jeram@gmail.com

All welcome to our Roll Up’s. Sun & Wed. Register at 12:30, commences 1pm. Come & experience OUTDOOR BOWLS Geoge Spratt Reserve. Ph 574 0177 anytime.

Otumoetai Sports Club Fergusson Park 1:30-2:30 $8 Suitable for beginners to advanced. Beautiful surroundings, friendly group, all welcome.

Tauranga Embroiderers Guild

Singles Social Coffee Club

Steady As You Go

Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, Weds 2-3pm EXCEPT 1st Weds each month. Improve balance and overall wellbeing. Contact Alison 576 4536

Table Tennis Tauranga

Memorial Hall 12:45-3pm mixed doubles social grade 7:30-9:30 club night all grades. Friday 1-3pm social grades 3:30-7 Junior club 7-9 club night.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Community class Wed during school terms. Bethlehem Hall pm ualified Tutor Trish 021482842 communitytaichinz@ gmail.com

Katikati Bowling Club

Mainly Music-Holy Trinity

9:30-10. Corner Devonport Rd, 3rd Avenue. Music & dance for preschoolers & mums, Nans, Carers. $3 per family. Morning tea incl.

Meditation - Free Classes

Thursdays 7:30pm Bellevue. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End stress, enjoy good health.

Meet the Missioner

Discuss any topic that is important to you. First 4 receive a FREE coffee 11-12pm at Gana Cafe Papamoa Julie 0274 205 375 http://www.communityofstaidan.com/

Mount Papamoa Coffee Group

Junction Coffee & Chat 1-2pm Papamoa MacDonalds. Come & meet others for support & friendship. For details call Junction 543 3010

Papamoa Coffee Chat

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat 1-2pm. Ph 543 3010 at Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy for further information.

Transport available if required.

Papamoa 500 Card Club

Every Thursday at 12:45pm. At Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ph Dave 575 5887

Pilates Classes

11am-12pm at Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $12 per class.

Claudia 021 192 7706

Spiritual Development Psychic Craft

Spiritual development, meditation psychic craft 7-9pm. Open group. Tutor Kevin Reed 25years experience. Ph 578 7205 email kevinreednz@gmail.com

Square Dancing Fun

Easy walking dance. Learners welcome.

Club night 7:30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St. Other sessions ph 543 1063.

Facebook Orange City Squares Rounds.

Tai Chi in the Park

Memorial Park next to Mini Golf on 11th Ave. No charge. 9:30am

Tauranga Cake Decorators Guild

At 68 1st Ave. 3rd Thursday of each month. Demonstration each month. $3 door charge.

Everyone with an interest is welcome.

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm. Learn and share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. 177 Elizabeth St, Margaret 571 3483

Tauranga Lyceum Club

Womens Friendship Club at 68 1st Ave. Numerous activities include painting, bridge, & catered dinners with interesting speakers. New members welcome. Margaret 543 3244

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Meets at 7:30pm in club rooms, corner Cross Rd & Mirrielees Rd, Sulphur Point.

Ed 543 1108

Womens’ Singing Group

Beginners very welcome. We meet every Thursday 11am at 68 1st Avenue. Ph Marie 576 1300

Friday 19 January Acoholics Anonymous

Open meeting, 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, corner 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Cards 500

Senior Citizens Te Puke every Friday 12:45-3pm.

Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. New members welcome.

Brian 573 8465

Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games.

Standard Chess rules. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Counselling

Need to talk? First Session free at Arataki Community Centre. Every Friday. To book your appointment, please Ph Karen 021 579 249

Embrace Dancing WCS

Learn West Coast Swing. A smooth, fun modern dance. First Class is free. 169 Elizabeth St Community Centre from 6:45pm Vero 021 191 1601 embrace. dancing@gmail.com

Foster & Allen

7pm Fri 13th Apr & Sat 14th Apr music show in Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info at www.baycourt.co.nz

Kelvin Cruickshank Medium

Fri 9 Mar at 7pm. R16.

Addison Theatre, Baycourt.

More info at www.baycourt. co.nz

Singers Wanted

Ladies Singing Group. Meet at TePuke Lyceum Club. 10am. Ph Bev 573 4943

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Pondering this New Year When the Archangel Gabriel spoke to Mary that she would become pregnant with the Saviour, the scripture says she “pondered them in her heart”.

To ponder is to consider something deeply and thoroughly.

My pondering at New Year can be identified in three areas.

Reflect: As we look back and see God’s hand at work in our lives, there

is bound to be many things we cannot help but be thankful for.

Reassess: When we look back over all we have done, said, achieved and not achieved, there will be things we need to reassess. Does our diary, our activities and busyness reflect the values we live by, the purpose we are called to live to and the destiny God has for us?

Recommit: Having pondered, reflected, and reassessed our values and core beliefs, maybe we need to think through the things we are committed to.

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Do we really need so many commitments? Perhaps if we had fewer, but were more committed to them, we would see the blessing of God more in our life.

Perhaps less is actually more!

I want to be like Mary. There may be a heap of questions I just can’t work out, but I want to be able to ‘ponder’, and with God’s help think about them.

Then, with God’s empowering, be who I am meant to be and do what I am meant to do.

That’s my ‘pondering’ this New Year!

Stephen Whitwell - O2 Church

A New Year and a new start I guess all of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions and ambitions for the New Year. One of my goals is that I would like to ride my bike to work more regularly.

Jesus had some interesting things to say about change. He suggested that we need to change our thinking before we change our actions, and before changing our thinking we need to change our hearts.

Then he had this interesting observation that where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.

So the first question is: what do we value? What do we obsess about? What do we put our focus on?

I have found that our imagination is really powerful in setting actions in place. We can use our imagination to focus on what we treasure.

So I’m using my imagination to focus on fruit rather than fat. I’m using my imagination to focus on how I can cycle rather than drive.

And finally I try to imagine people who I find difficult being different. I imagine they have good motives and are trying to do well.

I encourage you as you consider your New Year goals to unleash the power of your imagination.

Simon McLeay- St Peter’s Presbyterian Church

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health & beauty wanted

real estate

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SPACE? Ideal as an extra bedroom or home office Three convenient sizes: standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $75pw large 4.2m x 2.4m - $90pw xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $110pw

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funeral services

RUN ON LISTINGS accommodation

bible digest

computers

HANDYMAN HOME AND GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal, affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591

FOR I KNOW the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 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.

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gardening

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entertainment

TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available.

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finance

5K FROM $37pw, over 48 months incl interest at 17.95% + credit fees. Unsecured loans and car loans. Maxloans.co.nz 0508 629 5626

health & beauty

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house for sale

$580,000 PRIVATE SALE Brick, tile, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, easy managed lawns and gardens. Morning and afternoon sun. Sought after area in Katikati. Ph Sharen 549 3299 or 021 571 224.

housesitter

EXPERIENCED HOUSESITTER, Senior Lady available from 18th Jan. Longer term preferred.

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Ph 021 294 7104

livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 0800 369 6269

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES, various places, various colours.

Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Black Male Cat, Tauranga Central Area, Ref: 112306

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Found Adult Tabby Male Cat, Tauriko Area, Ref: 112317 Found Adult Tabby/White Female Cat, Gate Pa Area, Ref: 112356 Found Adult Ginger Male Cat, Judea Area, Ref: 112400 Found Adult Torti/White Female Cat, Judea Area, Ref: 112021 Found Adult Grey/Brown Male Cat, Mount Maunganui, Ref: 112088 Found Red Eared Slider (Turtle), Hairini Area, Ref: 112426 Found Adult Tabby/Torti Female, Ohauiti Area, Ref: 112505 FRANKIE IS LOST. Young female dark brown Burmese cat from Bennett Street, Cherrywood ridge area on Wednesday 3 Jan. 576 0640

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ACTIVE RELIABLE PERSON required to general house cleans/ prepare beds for short term guest stays. 3 bedrooms, open plan living, one and a half bathrooms. $55 per clean. Excellent hourly rate paid. Suit someone local - vicinity New World, Tweed

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trades & services

APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder.

Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN BUILDING, section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes. Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 HANDYMAN CAN-DU. Bathroom renovations, decks & stairs, pergolas, small plastering & painting jobs, waterblasting.

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ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

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travel & tours

“AAA” (Tour 1) DISCOVER THE CHATHAM ISLANDS (Tour 2) Hinterland South Island Tour + Main Highlights. (Tour 3) Mrs. Brown’s Boys Show LIVE (Tour 4) North Island Train Trip & Te Papa Museum (Tour 5) Old Motu Road (Tour 6) Lake Waikaremoana, Plus much more….. Door to Door service.

Phone HINTERLAND TOURS: 07 575 8118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. (1) January 22nd 5 days; Summer Escape to Nelson, Spectacular French Pass & Abel Tasman Cruise (2) January 30th 4 days; Hauraki Gulfs Rangitoto & Kawau Islands. (3) February 22nd 6 days; Bay of Islands Summer Retreat at Paihia. (4) March 1st 4 days; Glorious Golden Bay & Farewell Spit, Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful 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: bookings@ 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

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