The Weekend Sun 3 July 2015

3 July 2015, Issue 758

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The youth voice p7

Titillating talent p19

Making a racket p25

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The heat is on!

The frying pan wasn’t the only thing heating up in Otumoetai College’s kitchen this week, as emotions run hot for the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge. It’s ‘MasterChef ’ for teenagers, as student chefs from Waikato and the Bay of Plenty go head-to-head in a live kitchen cook off in Hamilton today. Year 13 food technology students Laura Blair and Micah Winiata will be plating up their top dishes – but will their secret ingredient tantalise the judges’ tastebuds? To read more, see page 9. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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First up on the “not” side is the scintillating news in press releases that some councils have adopted their 10-year plans. Well, Madonna adopted a 10-yearold but she didn’t feel the need to put out a media alert about it.

In fact, Madonna seems to have adopted half the uncivilised world and rather than having to make a media release, the paparazzi have almost battered down her door to get the story and, if they’re lucky, the exclusive photographs.

So what makes Madonna’s children collection more interesting? Well she’s got a bigger budget for starters.

Most 10-year plans generate about as much excitement as Colin Craig imagining he’s having a rampaging affair with his press secretary; which, we hasten to add, appears to be complete nonsense, denied by all including the press secretary but nevertheless seems to remain a fanciful thought somewhere deep in the mind of Colin Craig.

Rest assured, however, the councils are all looking after us all with their 10-year plans. Not much of it fired up the imagination of the RR team, closely scrutinising each subject, except perhaps the walkway plan from Memorial Park to downtown. That seems like a sensible idea.

Password madness

In this increasingly electronic world, when everything beeps and flashes, passwords have become all important for those eking out their existence in sad, computer-riddled lives.

Once a bloke could simply jangle around town with a bunch of keys. That was all the security needed to open anything worth securing. These days, he’s got a myriad of digits, birthdays, cat names,

and in the case of Colin Craig, his press secretary’s vital statistics, ingrained in the subconscious.

It seems you can’t do anything these days, without a password.

The bank, Facebook, the email account, the router, the telephone account, the television channel thing, even the treehouse needs a password.

Oh hang on, the treehouse has always needed a password.

Okay, so that’s not new.

Treehouses might be the exception to this. And fair enough, you don’t want any old hacker climbing the rope ladder and plundering the treasured contents of your treehouse.

Every other household action seems to

now need a password, when once, it was only Ali Baba who needed a password, in black and white movies.

Plus, everyone knew the password was “open sesame” because everyone had been to the movies because no one had Sky or Freeview or any of the other fancyschmancy things that needed a password.

Ali Baba would turn in his cane basket if he knew the extent to which his password idea had been bastardised.

Back in the day of sensible communications, you didn’t need any password nonsense and could send a message by cool physical means, such as semaphore or carrier pigeon. Of course that all changed when pigeon messaging became less reliable probably due to Sonny Tau and his mates eating all the pigeons.

By the way, have you ever tried walking through airport security with five poached and plucked Kereru under your jacket? It’s an awkward stance. You’ll find you hunch over slightly and your toes tend to point towards each other.

It’s called walking Pigeon Tau.

Obsessive security

You have to wonder where this password obsession is going to end. Will we have to tell the car a secret password before it opens the driver’s door? Will can openers require a seven-letter with caps and least three digits code before it will leave the cutlery draw to operate on a baked bean can?

The dog needs to go out the back door for a visit to the lawn; will the aluminium joinery demand a secret phrase to allow free passage of said canine onto said grassy area for the purposes of doggy downloading?

At some stage we will have to say “enough” on this whole sorry saga of passwords. If you agree, log onto ‘RR Campaign Against Passwords’ and key in your 127 digit personal ID code and a minimum 50 keystroke secret phrase with a mixture of caps and your birthdate and your mother’s maiden name and the nickname of your first pet, and click…“OK”.

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Grumbling bellies and bylaws Sometimes her own boy goes to school with no lunch. He’s meant to learn things, absorb stuff with his belly grumbling all day.

But his Tauranga mother Sheree Gundersen says there’s no option. Cupboards are bare and there’s no money. “That’s the reality for many families around here – even with the best effort we can’t make ends meet.”

So the boy tanks up on Weet-Bix at breakfast and hopes it sustains him for the day, hopes cereal will carry him the distance.

And sometimes his mum will ring and ask the school to give him lunch. “It’s not the school’s job to feed my child.” She is both rebuking and inspiring herself.

Because this mum, Sheree Gundersen, who lives hand-to-mouth has a plan to help herself, her son and others like them.

“It’s a sad thing because everyone’s broke. Everyone’s feeling it.” This is a family that on the night before payday will dine on noodles with an egg on top.

But it’s not about hardship, it’s about enterprise in the face of hardship. It’s about people helping themselves.”

Sheree is setting up an online lunch service for school children. “We will buy bulk, we will buy good and for just $2 a day parents will ensure their kids who might previously go without a school lunch will have a decent nutritious meal when they need it.”

A Vegemite sandwich, an apple and orange perhaps, some carrot sticks, a roasted nut bar, a couple of rice crackers and a small bag of crisps for just $2 a day.

A friend set up a similar programme in Huntly.

“She’s doing 80 lunches a day so there’s obviously a need.”

The friend adds a homemade muffin.

“I’m going healthy.”

But there’s a sticking point. “I just want to make a Vegemite sandwich for hungry kids.

It’s a blimmin’ sandwich and I can’t understand why it’s such a big bloody deal for everyone.”

The provider: Tauranga woman Sheree Gundersen and $2 worth of nutrition.

‘Everyone’ being the Tauranga City Council. “They have put up barriers left, right and centre,” says Sheree.

She needed a place to construct the lunches and did the responsible thing by calling the council about food safety and the bylaws.

“A nice lady named Rose understood it was a not-forprofit project and wrote me with forms for a fundraising food stall permit. The annual licence was $120.”

“She also said she would be keen to hear how my project progressed. She was lovely and helpful.”

But the tone changed when Sheree sought council clarification on a couple of issues. “A man told me to forget whatever anyone else from the council had told me. Even if it was ‘not for profit’ I would still need a registered, approved kitchen.”

And that is the stumbling block.

Sheree says she’s not cooking food, she’s not handling raw meat. “I am buttering two bits of bread.”

There’s a local church group teaching life skills to struggling families.

“They are beautiful natured people who have offered me a key to use their premises. But I don’t think it’s a licensed kitchen.”

“I just want to make a sandwich, fill some empty tummies – not go into business. And why did the lady says ‘yes’, then the man say ‘no’?”

To read the full story, visit sunlive.co.nz; Search ‘School lunch leaves a bitter taste’

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Boys, bombs and battle He wasn’t old enough to vote.

He wasn’t old enough to walk into a pub. “And I thought girls were for throwing stones at.”

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Fireworks bylaws under review

A discussion on letting off fireworks in the streets flared up when Tauranga City Councillors learned a clause of a new proposed bylaw would make it illegal.

Councillors spoke in favour of letting off fireworks in the street as a safer alternative during discussion of a new Fire Protection Bylaw this week. But the conversation got heated when they discovered a clause of the proposed bylaw will make the act illegal, and under prosecution via the local government act carries a maximum fine of $20,000.

“No person may set off or light any fireworks flares or other explosive material in any public place without first obtaining approval from council,” says the contested clause.

Mount tornado’s $2m cost

The insurance aftermath of the tornado which wreaked havoc on a strip of Mount Maunganui has been valued at more than $2 million.

Insurance Council of New Zealand chief executive Tim Grafton says more than $2m worth of insured damage occurred, consisting of $1.2m from commercial damage and almost $800,000 worth of domestic damage.

“House, contents and motor damage made up the balance of the damage. With events like this always possible, it just underlines the importance insurance plays when disaster strike,” says Tim.

Crash writes off beloved BMW

A wheelchair-bound Tauranga woman is disheartened she will not be able to drive her beloved BMW again after it was written off in an early morning hit and run.

Christy Arundel’s black BMW hatchback was severely damaged while parked on Millers Road, Brookfield early last Sunday morning, with the driver of what is believed to be a white Honda managing to drive off.

Christy has been in a wheelchair for nine weeks following foot surgery and had moved her BMW to the road ready for her to drive once she’d been given the all clear on Thursday.

Rudd to get pilot’s licence

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd’s long-running court battle over his helicopter pilot’s licence is over, after he was cleared of criminal liability for failing to disclose drug use.

A panel of three judges in the Court of Appeal dismissed the Civil Aviation Authority’s case against Rudd on Tuesday.

Rudd was originally charged with making a misleading statement around cannabis use in the application form for a medical certificate he filled out in 2012, prompting a string of appeals by the CAA, from which Rudd has now emerged victorious after the ongoing battle.

He wanted to renew his pilot’s licence but needed a medical certificate to do so.

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But he was old enough to go to war.

Just – because he had to ask for his Mum’s permission to go. Paul Boynton Shephard, now of Papamoa, was 15 when schoolboy became boy seaman. He swapped a school uniform for a sailor suit.

And within a few months they were lobbing 100 millimetre shells at him from shore batteries on the war-torn Korean Peninsula.

Paul wanted adventure and the Russians, the Chinese and the North Koreans wanted him dead.

It wasn’t as personal as that – but that was the effect of it.

“Was I frightened? – Hell no!! – I was regular Navy for Christ’s sake.”

He probably was frightened – you’d expect him to be. But military training steels a man, outwardly at least.

“I never thought s***t, I am not going to make it. You just do what you are trained to do.”

Paul’s story has currency.

Last week was the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, the ‘Forgotten War’ – forgotten because it was sandwiched between the global scale and horror of World War II and the angst of the Vietnam War. And later this month, on July 27, it’ll be 60 years since hostilities ended.

“You commemorate the end of a war, not the beginning,” says Paul. Makes sense.

“I was one of the lucky ones, I came back.”

But 45 didn’t – so 45 of the 6000 New Zealand soldiers and sailors stemming the tide of communism lie buried there. They are now sons of South Korea too.

President Harry S Truman referred to Korea as a ‘police action’ because it was

a limited military operation and different from total war.

Paul harrumphs. “We were in town just 10 minutes before I realised it wasn’t a ‘police action’. I soon knew it was an all-out bloody war. And we were responsible for our share of the killing.”

In all, six million people died in the conflict – oneand-a-half times the population of New Zealand.

“Police action?” scoffs Paul.

Proud Korean war vet Paul Shephard of Papamoa. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Inset: Paul as a 16-year-old with his mum.

“What a bloody nonsense.”

Did this raw 16-year-old ever engage with the enemy? “What the hell do you think we were there for?” A naïve question maybe.

He remembers graphically the day the North Korean shore batteries opened fire – 80mm to 100mm shells, 140 of them landing within a quarter mile of his ship.

“The skipper did a bloody good job and added a bar to his Distinguished Service Order. He zigged when he should’ve zigged, and zagged when he should’ve zagged.”

The boy seaman hasn’t forgotten the detail of the ‘forgotten war’. And ever so small cracks appear in the bravado when he admits

“there was a bit of consternation”.

“You were aware the shells were bloody close. The plates were moving and the bulkheads were twisting. This was a ship under stress.” He can laugh about it now.

And yes, he did see death and injury up close. “But we expected to see it.”

Paul dodged the communists, the bombs and bullets. Ironically, it was the R & R – the rest and recreation – that got him.

Not the bars and brothels, but radiation and ignorance.

To read the full story, go to sunlive.co.nz; Search ‘Remembering the Korean War’

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Potential 210 new homes a boom for Bay BOP MP Todd Muller welcomes Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith’s announcement of two new Special Housing Areas at Papamoa and Ohauiti being approved.

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An iconic local sports store has shut its door this week – citing a lack of foot traffic in downtown Tauranga as the reason behind their closing.

Wright Sports owners Sandra and Richard Young have been forced to shut up shop.

Wright Sports, which has been operating in the Bay for nearly 40 years, is becoming a web-store only following a steadying decline in sales during the last year, says owner Sandra Young.

“Online seems to be the way things are going. With no foot traffic, everyone buys online. We went with the trend.”

Another factor, she says, has been pay and display parking, a deterrent for locals who can have free space at any of the city’s shopping centres.

“Everyone complains they won’t come to down because of the parking,” says Sandra.

“With all the free parking at the Mount, Greerton, Papamoa, Bethlehem, they think: ‘Why should I have to pay to come into town?’

“Town is just dying. There are so many empty premises – particular on Willow St. Even when we had our closing down sale, the weekend was busy, but during the week you wonder why you bother.”

Mainstreet Tauranga board chairman Glenn Tuck says its sad news to hear of such an iconic business closing, but refutes the idea that it’s a localised problem; more a reflection of changing habits.

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“As has the retail experience. How people buy has changed dramatically in recent years, and that is having an effect on certain types of retail.”

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Glenn cites upcoming events in the Downtown Tauranga as a sign of its growth, including a festival around the upcoming Wharf Street Dining Precinct.

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Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa youth director James Clark with Bethlehem College Year 13 business students Joshua Baker, Hannah Edwards and Alana Harrison. Photo by Zoe Hunter.

Entering the business world They’ve gone through 13 years of school – so now what? The next step is university and finding a job in the big wide world.

Three Bethlehem College Year 13 business students are hoping a weeklong programme exposing them to real-life industry situations will help them jumpstart their careers.

Hannah Edwards, Alana Harrison and Joshua Baker, all 17, are attending New Zealand Business Week 2015 in Palmerston North on July 5-10, thanks to Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa, which is sponsoring each student $400 to attend the programme.

At Business Week, students will learn about running a business, the role of business in society, how the New Zealand economy works, the future of private enterprise and, best of all, how to get started in their career.

“Because our next step is university,

we need to make sure that we’re going into the right field and we’re not going to regret it,” says Alana.

“Commerce is the foundation of our society. We cannot function without the trade so we have to make sure that we do it well.”

Hannah hopes attending the programme will help her gain insight into the world of business.

“We’ve been looking at it at school, but we haven’t got to the next step of actually applying it.”

Joshua’s the same. “It’s a good opportunity to meet people in the field who have an influence in business, which could lead to potential jobs.”

Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa youth director James Clark says it’s about putting the money where they believe can make a difference.

“By investing in these students, we’re ensuring the longevity of business in NZ. We’re investing in the future.”

By Zoe Hunter

Schemes to get on the home ownership ladder On Monday evening I held a meeting with Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller to talk about the Government’s HomeStart scheme and how we can help people get into their first home.

It was a very good meeting with a great turnout and positive feedback. Under the KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant scheme, people can receive a grant of up to

$20,000 to help purchase a new build home, or up to $10,000 for an existing home.

The HomeStart Grant is available to people who’ve been in KiwiSaver for at least three years, and can be used to purchase a home up to the value of $450,000.

This initiative will provide $20 million to first-home buyers in Tauranga and the Western Bay during the next five years, helping up to 3500 people.

Read this column in full at www.sunlive.co.nz

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Rough and tumble made easy Competition can be an intimidating step for any young athlete, so the Tauranga Judo Club is breaking their young and inexperienced competitors in gently.

As well as the annual National Secondary Schools Judo Championship, held this Sunday, July 5, beginners wanting to get a taste of their first tournament will also have the chance on neighbouring mats as part of a ‘Fun Day’.

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Judo president Graeme Fair says the ‘Fun Day’ will provide necessary experience for judokas starting out, who eventually want to compete.

“It’s a nice introduction.

You can have fights at your club, but because it’s your club mate you don’t fight them too hard or in earnest, but in a tournament, you’re in to win.”

In addition to the 80-odd entries expected for the national competition and the club ‘Fun Day’, there is also an intermediate competition for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty area judokas.

Graeme says he has had 15 clubs, with 30 or so entries sign up, which is already a great turnout.

Weigh-ins begin at 8.30am, and the national, area and club competitions will be staggered throughout the morning at Aquinas College until 4pm.

By Laura Weaser

Friday 3 July 2015

Two tsunami open days left Resident still have two of four community open days to go, to discuss tsunami evacuation, which are being held by Tauranga City Council.

The council will be asking people if they know how to survive a tsunami and what they believe are evacuation concerns in their area.

The open days will run 10am-12 noon and 4pm-7pm at 81 Truman Lane next Tuesday, July 7 and at Gordon Spratt Reserve on Parton Road next Wednesday, July 8.

For more information, call council on 07 577 7000.

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Tauranga’s 37 per cent voter All because of an awkward Offering to mentor your turnout at the 2013 elections was encounter with those he’s prepared competition 16 months out from one of the lowest and there is a to take under his wing. the Local Body Elections would distinctive need to increase the “It started off a little while ago have most scratching their heads. younger vote, says Matt. when I went to young people and Unless you are Tauranga City He adds that part of the reason is said: ‘I’m your young representative councillor Matt Cowley, who technology, meaning young people on Tauranga City Council’ and views it as the perfect solution to now know more about what is they raised their eyebrows thinking re-engaging Tauranga’s younger happening on the other side of the ‘really’,” says Matt. generation on local issues. world than in their own backyard.

“When you are looking at the The 32-year-old intends to He’s prepared to help young economy and see the amount of shake-up Tauranga’s traditionally candidates form their own people who are going to be over grey-headed council by pumping connections leading up to the 2016 65 years, it’s going to need a young an injection of young blood into Local Body Election on October 8. workforce that are able work for the council chambers and is more Read in full at sunlive.co.nz; Search the people that aren’t working age than happy to mentor young ‘Breaking council’s ‘old’ mould’ anymore. We need a young voice people interested in standing for and for them to have their say.” a seat on council next year.

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Hundreds of acts under the spotlight Complete with all of the nerves, determination and talent – the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts is described as ‘Saturday morning sport for the performing arts’.

Instead of on a netball court or rugby field, more than 600 competitors from throughout the North Island will showcase their fitness and flair on the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre’s stage these school holidays.

Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions Society Inc president Cathy Gifford says the festival makes for excellent school holiday entertainment.

“This is participants’ opportunity to perform on the stage, to get a critique from a renowned adjudicator and expert in their field – as well as seeing how they shape up against their peers.”

Now in its 58th year, the festival provides a platform for performers, aged three to early 20s, to show off

their talent in eight art forms including singing, speech, piano, instrumental, ballet, tap, modern dance and highland dance.

Cathy says with more than 2000 acts on show this year, the festival – sponsored by TECT, Legacy Trust, Lion Foundation, Acorn Foundation and more – continues to grow.

One of the performers is Poppy Fry. She’s usually a quiet girl, but it’s when the six-year-old steps under the spotlight that her big personality shines through.

“We call it her stage alter-ego,” says Poppy’s mum Charlotte Fry. “She’s usually quite quiet, but she expresses herself through dancing.”

Poppy started dancing at Bay of Plenty Performing Arts at the beginning of 2014 and in the last 18 months she’s begun to excel in her art form, bringing home top placings at competitions in her age level.

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“The results are the icing on the cake but what makes me feel proud is to see her be proud of herself,” says Charlotte.

Poppy started with one weekly ballet class; now Charlotte drives her daughter to five dance classes a week.

“She doesn’t have a lot of time to have her friends around but that’s what she picks to do is dancing,” says Charlotte.

“She’s obsessed with dancing. The pictures she draws are of dancers or pictures of her on stage, I read her writing book at school and everything’s about dancing.”

While Charlotte admits she has no rhythm, her daughter dreams of becoming a dance teacher or a professional dancer at Disneyland.

Six-year-old “She’s so young but she’s got such Poppy Fry is a big personality on stage,” says Charlotte. “She’s so natural. It’s one of 2000 why I think she’s getting such a performers at big response.” the festival.

The week-long event ends with Photo by Tracy Hardy. a Festival Concert at Baycourt on Sunday, July 12, from 2pm.

“It’s a showcase all the art forms that have happened over the week from a variety of ages, from the littlies to the very experienced,” says Cathy.

The competition, from July 3-12, runs from 9am-9pm. There’s a $2 entry fee for adults and $1 for students. Tickets to the Festival Concert cost $15 from Baycourt Box Office.

By Zoe Hunter

Events help re-brand the city I don’t blame people in other regions for making their labels about Tauranga. They rarely hear anything about the city other than advertisements for retirement villages.

Whether we like it or not, these labels determine our city’s reputation. And our reputation will affect our ability to attract skilled workers into the city. We need to tell our side of our story to the country.

Tourism Bay of Plenty has shown we can change people’s perceptions about

Tauranga when the country is watching us. They have grabbed opportunities to tell our stories while the nation watches Tauranga. Some examples include the Black Caps cricket series in October 2014, the AIMS Games, and the recent ‘Plenty to Love’ campaign during the ‘Bachelor NZ’.

Events are a great way to grab the country’s attention and bring people together. Our events strategy will evolve over time to ensure the city can support events our residents are proud of.

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A chicken stuffed with ‘Christmas’?

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How does a spiced beetroot and goat cheese mousse, served with a sparkling sour apple and mint jelly sound for an entrée?

What about poached chicken stuffed with ‘Christmas’ for a main?

Otumoetai College Year 13 food technology students Laura Blair and Micah Winiata are hoping their dishes will impress, as they go head-to-head in a live regional cook-off in the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge.

Laura and Micah have to produce four entrées and main meals in just 90 minutes in the Hamilton round at Waikato Institute of Technology today.

Otumoetai College food technology teacher Lauren May says the students have worked hard all year for the competition, as part of their food technology assessment.

“They’ve practised all their different elements individually and now they’ve put them together.

“I’ve had to stand back and try not to talk to them. So for me

Otumoetai College Culinary Challenge competitors Laura Blair and Micah Winiata, both 17. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

it’s been quite stressful,” laughs Lauren. She’s not worried though, because their meals taste ‘amazing’.

“The beetroot is this beautiful, earthy, sweet taste.” The ‘sweet’ comes from Whittakers chocolate.

“That’s their secret weapon.”

The duo originally entered in the Auckland regional competition after learning the Hamilton regionals required an entry of three students. But they were the sole entry, so Laura and Micah automatically advanced to the National Final in August.

They were given an exception to enter the Hamilton round for practice, although they will still be judged.

The rule is each entrée recipe must contain beetroot.

Laura and Micah have created a spiced beetroot and goat cheese moose served with a sparkling sour apple and mint jelly and beetroot ‘soil’.

Soil? “Well it looks like soil made from beetroot,” says Lauren.

“It’s kind of like a garden.”

Lauren says the main had

to include chicken and three vegetables, including potato.

They’ve made poached chicken, stuffed with what they call ‘Christmas’. “It’s a date, orange and cranberry stuffing.”

The chicken is served with baby carrots, green beans and a potato dish called pommes boulangere.

“It’s French,” says Lauren.

“It’s like a potato bake.”

Laura and Micah are cooking up a storm at WINTEC’s hospitality block from 9am-12.15pm today.

By Zoe Hunter

50 years down the track Things have changed in five decades, but the school remains amongst the trees.

Nyree Sherlock is a past pupil of Matua School and one of the jubilee organisers.

“I have fond memories of the swims and the puriri trees and I look forward to sharing those memories.”

The board says it’s grateful for the supportive families and community, which have enabled the school to thrive.

“We continue to grow great learners and encourage all pupils to dare to dream,” says Stephen.

Jubilee events include a Friday evening get-together, a powhiri, an afternoon tea on Saturday and a “shin-dig” in the school hall that evening.

Past and present pupils are encouraged to register on the school website, matua.school.nz, and on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ matuaschool50yearjubilee. They can also contact Sue Haughey at Matua School on (07) 576 9027.

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That’s because the school grew out of about 2.5ha of farmland sold off from the Tilby estate in 1964.

The school buildings were constructed on the site of the old homestead, which had been moved to Matua Road.

The three-day jubilee celebration will be held at the school at 145 Levers Road from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27.

The chair of the Matua School board of trustees, Stephen Tisch, says the school and the district is a beautiful and significant part of the city.

“And we welcome both past and present students to attend the celebrations.”

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When they graduated from Otumoetai Intermediate, former students Daniel O’Connor, Caitlin Knox, Madi Mackenzie, Liam Hock, Alex Dunlop left a lasting legacy at their old school.

to come up with a design that provided natural or artificial shade.

“We chose the titoki because it’s a New Zealand tree,” says Madi.

“It branches out when it grows so it can provide shade, and it won’t clog up the drains.

“When you walk in it’s the first thing you see, it’s just nice when it’s all natural.” Former Otumoetai Intermediate students Daniel O’Connor, Caitlin From sketches to Knox and Madi Mackenzie show off their design. Photo by Tracy Hardy. the building process, something that will remain at the school the group overcame many challenges for many more years. that come with transforming a three“It validates the whole design process dimensional model to the real thing. when they can see that they’re design has “We learned a lot about how to cooperate actually come to fruition.” as a team,” says Madi.

The students’ next challenge is to design Otumoetai Intermediate technology a drinking fountain for the area. teacher Murray Thompson says the students should be proud they’ve designed

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Friday 3 July 2015

Building a lasting legacy The Otumoetai College Year 9 students designed two 20m2 gardens as part of the Incredible Minds Engineering Programme challenge for students to renovate an empty space at the school entrance.

Five groups entered their designs into the challenge, judged by principal Henk Popping – with Daniel, Caitlin, Madi, Liam and Alex’s natural garden design named the winner.

Going back to their old school and seeing the final project, they’re proud of what they’ve achieved.

“It’s pretty cool that we were lucky enough to be chosen and they actually made it,” says Caitlin. “The whole process was fun.”

The design process began in the April holidays, with students meeting every Friday with Becca engineer Craig Fowler to discuss their designs.

Given a $10,000 budget, the students had

Chinese culture welcomed with an array of performances The Bay of Plenty Chinese & Commerce Association is hosting a Chinese cultural evening on July 9, and invite all communities to come and enjoy an evening of performances.

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How good is your spelling?

Otumoetai College Spelling Bee representatives Nicole Cameron, 14, Shannara Hill, 14, Holly Lander, 13, and Danielle Reyes, 14. Photo by Tracy Hardy Can you spell plethora, renaissance, tetrahedron or whimsical? Chances are Otumoetai College Year 10 student Nicole Cameron can.

The 14-year-old is one of 17 Year 9-10 Otumoetai College students who have advanced to the 2015 New Zealand Spelling Bee regional semi-finals in Hamilton on August 20.

Each student had to correctly spell 77 or more words in the 2015 NZ Spelling Bee Classroom Pronouncer’s Guide to be accepted as one of the top 217 spellers countrywide in the semi-final round.

The written test includes 50 words from the New Zealand Spelling Bee wordlist and 50 words the spellers haven’t seen before. Nicole penned 90 out of 100 words correctly.

“The hardest word I had to spell was ‘eschew’,” says Nicole. Eschew is to deliberately avoid using, or to abstain from something.

Nicole received the second equal highest score, with Year 10 student Danielle Reyes and Year 9 student Aria Smart receiving top scores of 92 out of 100.

Nicole puts her good spelling down to “good memory”. She reads sometimes too, which helps.

“Sometimes when I read and I don’t know a word, I’ll look it up in the dictionary.”

The teen was accepted into the semi-finals in 2014 and she’s excited to go again this year. The next step is the 2015 NZ Spelling Bee Final in Wellington.

To read more, visit sunlive.co.nz; Search ‘Spellbinding

By Zoe Hunter success for Otumoetai’

Blanket collection basis of new gallery exhibit A visiting exhibition at Tauranga Art Gallery is encouraging city residents to donate blankets to help address cold and damp housing issues.

West Auckland artists Bernie Harfleet and Donna Turtle Sarten – with their exhibition Norm & Noeleen at the gallery until August 2 – are supporting the Give a Kid a Blanket art project.

The artists are collecting as many blankets as they can to give out to children who are cold.

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Bernie and Donna will be in Tauranga on Saturday, August 1, for an Artist Talk around Norm & Noeleen – and the gallery team is helping them out by collecting blankets in Tauranga.

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This was more than apt for Joy because she has an eye for a handsome man.

This is not disrespectful to 100-year-old Mrs Marbeck – ask her daughter Tessa.

“Oh yes, she’s flirtatious, a real character around good-looking men.”

Even after she had a double operation on a broken hip recently, Joy was “winking at the surgeons”.

“Oh please mum,” sighed the daughters.

“You can’t do that.”

But this new centenarian did, shamelessly, and good on her. Joy doesn’t have keen eyesight or hearing, but she’s blessed with an edge, spirit, and with steely blue eyes and a wonderful head of wavy, blindingly white hair. That’s all good in a girl.

But there was no nonsense at the Enliven Carruth Day Programme in Bethlehem this week, where they celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday. It was all proper and nice and dignified and madeira cake.

Joy Marbeck (centre) and her daughters Alison Slight, Christine Marbeck and Tessa Beswick (Joanna Marbeck absent). Photo Bruce Barnard.

There was a card from the Queen – “Warm congratulations” it said. It was signed ‘Elizabeth’, but was it touched by the Royal hand itself?

“I was hoping she would give me a diamond broach,” jokes Joy, a real present pilfered from the crown jewels. Not to be.

While on matters royal, it’s interesting Joy shares a birthday with another Her Royal Highness, the late Princess Di. Joy, now in her 101st year has a lively

mind, loves numbers – she reels off her nine times tables to me – and retains facts and memories.

Like riding to school in West Auckland on a horse called ‘Nudge’, like walking to school barefoot. “However, Mum always tucked a flannel and towel in my pocket to clean my feet at the other end.”

To read in full, visit sunlive.co.nz; Search ‘Joyful celebration, 100 yrs young’

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Acting classes on Grey Street Tauranga’s first acting agency is about to launch its first set of workshops next month.

Bay of Plenty Actors is the brainchild of Tanya Horo. Many people might know Tanya as Miss Lucy from the House of Travel ads, but with a 15-year acting career under her belt she’s now turning her focus to help foster growing acting talents.

“New Zealand has a very strong growth in film and TV – especially right now, which is very exciting.”

After moving to Tauranga with her family, Tanya was cast in a feature film being shot in the region.

“I realised Tauranga has a wealth of incredibly talented actors here with no representation and no viable way to do the auditions for film and TV without having to have an agency in Auckland.

“I spoke to many actors here and found that Tauranga needs an agency – so I bravely have decided to start Bay of Plenty’s Acting Agency.

“I’m looking forward to helping my actors find their feet in the Film and TV agency – and seeing their delightful faces on our big screens!”

Tanya will be holding acting workshops in Tauranga on July 5 for nine to 13-year-olds, and on July 18 and 19 for people aged 14-plus. The NZ School of Radio on Grey St is hosting the workshops.

For more information, visit www.bayofplentyactors. com or www.facebook.com/bayofplentyactors

By Letitia Atkinson

Tanya Horo at the film premiere of ‘The Z Nail Gang’ with her mother Marie Horo. Photo by Merle Foster

Regional council helps fund wastewater treatment Many communities in the Bay of Plenty do not have reticulated sewerage treatment, but rely on On-site Effluent Treatment systems – otherwise know as septic tanks.

In some areas, for a range of reasons, such systems have the potential to negatively impact on water quality, particularly where they are in areas close to waterways. Where this happens, and where there are a number

of residents, local authorities look at putting in place reticulated schemes.

In certain cases, where water quality is an issue, the BOP Regional Council has provided a subsidy to assist in funding the solution. In its recently-adopted LTP, council has budgeted more than $11 million to support district council sewerage schemes across the region during the next four years.

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Mural makes a splash Katikati College student Libby Bradley, a swimmer and surf-lifesaver, swims in her town’s newest mural.

A new mural is swimming across the front of Katikati’s Dave Hume Pool complex this month, taking the famous mural town’s tally of paintfilled masterpieces to 59.

Finished last Friday the mural depicts Katikati College student Libby Bradley, who is a swimmer and surf-lifesaver, along with three others paddling amid beautiful blue hues.

“I’d seen a picture of Libby and thought it was perfect shape to go there, so I talked to her parents to secure the high quality image,” says Katikati Open Air Art president Steve Graveson.

“And it worked out perfectly having a local girl.”

Steve says the mural – a jointproject between his organisation, Katikati Community Board, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Dave Hume Pool Trust – is the work of emerging Waihi Beach artist Shane Walker.

“Because of the cold and rain Shane could only paint it on certain days and times, but he’s done a brilliant job,” says Steve.

His first time painting the human form, it was steep learning curve for Shane, who also used spray gun alongside a paintbrush.

“He was the prefect type of candidate – a new artist starting off – and this will give him really good platform, which is one of the roles

of KOAA, encouraging local artists, not only using experienced and outof-town artists.”

Steve was originally contacted in 2012 by the community board about the project “to see if we could jazz that area up, give it a bit of colour because it was getting tagged and a bit untidy”.

“I had it all lined up to do 18 months ago and it fell through – so we made it happen this year.”

The mural cost $8000 with KOAA, the community board and pool trust going thirds in the cost.

But Steve is still busy ahead of the NZ Mural Contest coming up on September 29-October 4.

“I thought this year would be quiet, but I’m working on another six projects.”

By Merle Foster

Why innovation matters for our future welfare Food and beverages in 2012 was a US$21 billion export earner for New Zealand, and made up 10 per cent of the country’s GDP and nearly half of our export earnings.

This might sound impressive, but take the Netherlands, with

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The key to this target is to do so in both a sustainable

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Staggering statistics support volunteers Former Prime Minister Helen Clark understood the importance of volunteering when she said “without volunteers New Zealand would stop”.

She repeated the tenor of this comment on Twitter on International Volunteer Day in 2014, as head of the United Nations’ Development Programme.

Helen’s comment is why it was great to recognise the great work volunteers are doing, as part of National Volunteer Week last week.

They are so important for a community, and it was great to put volunteers in the spotlight. So just how much do volunteers put in?

Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Jo Goodhew says on average there are more than 400,000 Kiwis volunteering every week for a charity “adding up to over 1.5 million hours contributed to our communities”.

Another source says nearly 500,000 people volunteer

on a weekly basis; or provide a collective 800,000 hours of volunteer work per week.

This rate amounts to 15.5 per cent of the population volunteering each week. Per annum, it’s predicted that 1.2 million Kiwis volunteer – about 25 per cent of the total population.

This makes New Zealand ninth in the world when it comes to people volunteering their time for the betterment of their nation.

I think there’s a simple way of climbing onto this ladder – simply ask people if they want to help out.

It’s the number-one reason why people are not helping out – they’re not aware of the opportunities to volunteer. So go out and inspire other people with your volunteer story!

Volunteering Western Bay of Plenty refers volunteers to local not-for-profit organisations, assists organisations with their volunteer programme, and promotes volunteering in the region in general.

For more information, contact Volunteering WBOP on 07 571 3714.

Community awards entries to close Entries to the Trustpower Community Awards for the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty regions close today.

voluntary groups and organisations for the valuable contribution they make to their community.

Each regional winner goes on to compete at the Trustpower National Community Awards.

To enter online today, see www.communityconnect.co.nz/en/ Community-Awards

Non-profit organisations are encouraged to enter the annual awards, which recognise and reward

Council website and housing announcements Elected members have been advised that the top three reasons people use Tauranga City Council’s website is to look up information on rates, cemeteries and waste.

Most people stay online for less than a minute.

I recently attended a roadshow regarding Central Government initiatives to assist first-home buyers.

Home ownership has declined

during the last 30 years from 73 per cent to 63 per cent with Auckland and Tauranga being described as “severely unaffordable”.

Central Government is looking at ways to reduce the ‘red tape’, including changes to Resource Management Act, Building Act and land supply.

Tauranga is part of a Special Housing Accord, an agreement between Central Government and Tauranga City Council.

This accord aims to increase the supply of land available for residential development.

Development of new sections and homes in these areas will be fast-tracked through the resource consenting process.

Under the accord, TCC has the ability to recommend SHAs to the Minister of Housing.

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Make your house a home with the right support It never ceases to amaze Barnard Property Management property manager Lesley Melhuish that after 13 years in the business, every day brings a new story.

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Lesley is part of the ‘Supreme Dream Team’ at Barnard Property Management. She says property management is a very rewarding

job with great highs and a few lows.

“I received a beautiful bunch of flowers from a lady thanking me for finding her and her family a lovely new home. Moments like that are precious and make things worthwhile.”

Another positive is telling a tenant she can arrange to have their home insulated, and seeing how happy they are.

On the flip side, Lesley says there are situations which can be very stressful and at times upsetting for the property manager and the tenants.

“It’s not just a one-way street, but fortunately this happens very rarely.

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looking after their owner’s precious properties, which is a job that cannot be taken lightly.”

Lesley believes the Supreme Dream Team at Barnard Property Management is privileged to have what she considers the most important factors in a workplace: fantastic colleagues, a safe and happy work environment and a caring and supportive “hands-on” boss.

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High-flying year for motocross star Luke Price shows off his skills.

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The 2014/2015 motosport season has come to an end, but world-class rider Luke Price isn’t slowing down.

The FMX star looks back at the year that was, and what he’s got planned to get through the winter blues.

“For me, my season has ended, with myself and Nick Franklin riding the final round of the D1NZ New Zealand Drifting Championship at Pukekohe Raceway. It was a bit of flop, as it was a four-seasonsin-one-day kind of weather.

“The wind never really gave in and when it rained, it forced Nick and I to pull the ramp in 17m and ride a first-gear show, which isn’t what we like to do!

But we rode and did the best show we could.

“Four weeks ago, Nick and I headed to Red Bull

X-Fighter Levi Sherwood’s house to try to tackle a trick called ‘The Flare’.

“This is a trick only 15 people in the world are doing as it’s very technical and rather daunting. I attempted it six times and from that landed two, but due to a soft landing couldn’t ride away clean, so I’m not claiming it yet. My goal is to be inside the world’s first 20 riders to land The Flare and be the world’s first Husqvarna rider to do so.

“Looking at my 2014/2015 season, it’s been a good one, only having one crash during a show.

It did, unfortunately, cause an injury – a grade two separation of my right shoulder – so I had to sit out two shows and get physio treatment for it.

“Now, it’s training time, but with the weather the way it is, my training on the bike is a bit limited.

This means more running, press-ups and sit-ups to get physically fit. I’ll keep setting goals and work my hardest to achieve them!”

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Get along to a titillating Arty Bra Show Waihi Beach’s popular Arty Bra Show is back – and organisers are calling on people to get along to the titillating event on July 10, which will see a bunch of local blokes don creative lingerie for a good cause.

With six categories – Naughty Nanas, Recyclables, Zoo Visit, Steampunk, Gorgeous Karangahake Gorge and Fluoro Frenzy – the men will strut their stuff on the catwalk wearing lingerie creatively decorated by Western Bay of Plenty residents.

Co-organiser Sabine Hartmann says entrants have taken an old bra and turned it into a creative and inventive piece of wearable art.

“The Arty Bra Show 2015 will be a fun night out with local males strutting their stuff, presenting the arty bras on the catwalk,” says Sabine.

This year’s celebrity judges’ are Bill Ward, Shona Laing and Sarah Spicer.

“And the show will be compered again by Robert Anstruther-Burson as MC Miss Crystal Chandelier – this time all the way from Perth, who always wows the crowd with her sizzling performance.”

This great night offers other live entertainment and a bra auction, followed by boogying the night away. The show is on July 11 from 6.30pm at Waihi Beach Community Centre, with a light supper included in the $15 ticket price, and bar, food and Eftpos facilities available.

Funds raised from the show will go to Protect Karangahake.

Arty Bra Show tickets are available at The French Shop, Waihi Stationery, Positive Paeroa, Budda Lounge-Whangamata and Te Aroha Organic Health Shop or email protectkarangahake@gmail.com

Wheels of fun at derby

From spruced up trolleys that have sat in grandad’s shed for a few years, to mobility scooters transformed into hot rods – Kiwi ingenuity shone through at the Coast Kids’ Annual Family Trolley Derby.

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Carnivals, rugby and plenty of shopping There’s always excitement around the two-week break from school, and these school holidays are no exception.

While school’s out, during the next two weeks Bayfair Shopping Centre

has school holiday activities sorted.

The first week will see Bayfair turn into a carnival. From Monday to Thursday, from 10am-3pm, a different carnival game will be on offer each day.

The second week of the school holidays is all about one thing – rugby.

With the Bay of Plenty Steamers coming in-centre to host ball games, skills and handling sessions from Monday to Thursday at 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, the children of the Bay could be playing rugby like the professionals by the end of the week.

During the second week, there will also be a fun photo booth for children and their friends to use and take photos alongside their favourite rugby hero.

Bayfair Shopping Centre will use some of the Polaroid strips to create The Bay of Plenty Steamers will be making an appearance an in-centre collage highlighting the at Bayfair Shopping Centre these school holidays. fun activities. All who smile for the camera will be given a complimentary Polaroid strip to take home.

Toy library to get new computer The Papamoa Toy Library has been gifted some much-needed funding in the first round of Mazda Foundation grants for 2015.

The toy library has received $3403 to purchase a computer system for the non-profit organisation.

Papamoa Toy Library funding officer Jo Owens says their administrative systems are complex

so their computer plays a vital role in operating them effectively and efficiently.

“We reached the point where a new computer system was urgently required to help resolve numerous pressing issues and the Mazda Foundation has come to our aid,” says Jo. “We believe that every child has the right to play. Play is crucially

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Keep kids entertained in ‘plane’ view Since opening 10 years ago, Classic Flyers has proven to be one of the top tourist attractions in the Bay of Plenty.

Featuring an aviation museum with a great café, the facilities and entertainment make it an ideal destination for families looking to have fun and food.

The large, purpose-built facility houses a number of classic aircraft, many of which still fly. The interactive nature of the exhibits mean visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience.

Another popular attraction is Torpedo Park playground, freely accessible to the public, which allows children to explore and play within a safely enclosed area visible from the café.

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Entrance to the museum is through the aviationthemed AvGas café. There is a well-stocked Museum Gift Shop that also sells scenic flights in the Classic Biplane.

The museum is open seven days a week and with many of the exhibits located in the hangars it makes Classic Flyers the perfect place to enjoy a day out, come rain or shine.

The museum is open from 9am-4pm daily. Come on down these schools holidays, enter the Lego competition and enjoy the fantastic hospitality.

when entertaining these school holidays

You’ve hit the shops, the movies and all the other school holiday activities that cost dosh. But now you have bored children under your feet – so what can you do to entertain the bunch on a shoestring budget?

The Weekend Sun has a range of options which could entertain the young and ease the purse-strings of the old.

Start with going to the beach or park and while you’re there, get the kids to pick up some items like stones, branches, shells, bark etc.

Take them home and get the youngster to create mobiles. Use a branch as the base, then get fishing line to connect lines of shells. To get even more mileage out of this activity get the children to paint it.

Another idea is to make internal

shells curtain that act as room dividers or fly catchers. These will make a nice additions to children’s doorways for awhile – or they could give them to grandma as a gift. Painted stones also make good door-stoppers and gifts for granny.

Sewing is another diversion – get your children stuff old socks or strips of fabric to make doorstoppers, the perfect item to keep winter chills out of the home.

Sock puppets are another goodie.

These can be re-used by children during play. Buttons make good eyes and a marker pen can draw a face.

But a guaranteed safe option is baking – kids love making coconut ice or peanut brownies or even pikelets to spread with a little jam.

These recipes use few ingredients but go a long way to satisfying those around the table.

Chief Executive Andrew Gormlie welcomes the influx of kids these school holidays.

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Secret code: Students learn an online ‘language’ The next time Selwyn Ridge School pupils open an app on their iPad, they’ll understand what goes on behind-the-scenes.

They’re a long way off creating their own apps just yet, but a group of 15 Year 5 and 6 pupils are already learning how to programme, or code, computer software.

It’s part of a new nationwide network of volunteer-led after-school coding clubs called Code Club Aotearoa. Coordinated locally by The Venture Centre, Code Club Aotearoa was launched in Tauranga in April by founder Michael Trengrove.

Selwyn Ridge School information technology teacher Matthew Thomas says the school signed up to Code Club Aotearoa at the beginning of Term 2.

“From a teaching perspective, it’s not actually about teaching children the code; it’s about teaching them creative thinking skills, logical thinking skills, problem solving, communications – it’s all those skills that we want them to develop.

“They think they’re coding, but we know we’re developing way more than that.”

So what exactly is coding? Kids Rewired E-learning facilitator Sandy Bornholdt says coding is the language that sits behind everything you see on the internet or on apps.

“Behind the hood of a real website is loads our nine-year-olds how to work it. That’s really cool to see those children of all ages of ‘script’. We teach the children a visual having different skills and being able to version of that, which teaches them the share that with each other.” concept of instruction, loops, procedures – Code Clubs are operating at Oropi the basic concepts that underpin what you School, Omokoroa No 1 School and need to do when you’re programming in Selwyn Ridge School. the real world.

By Zoe Hunter “But it’s not something you can learn overnight. The aim is to produce creative problem-solving thinkers for the future.”

Code Club Aotearoa teaches children how to code through creating games, animations and websites. Matthew says the students have been learning the basics with an online tool called Scratch.

Code club members Ethan Mudford, 11, and Grace Darcy, “It’s pretty cool. I was 10, with Ethan’s project. Photo by Tracy Hardy. watching one of our fiveyear-olds teaching one of

Search is on for NZ’s best young handwriter A new handwriting initiative for Kiwi school new entrant teachers indicates children are arriving school with fewer words in their vocabularies than children aims to help improve literacy and at a decade ago. language skills through letter-writing.

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The initiative will see free handwriting kits sent to every primary school nationwide to encourage pupils to practise their writing skills and take part in a competition to find NZ’s best handwriter.

Three children will be chosen from their age groups as the best handwriters in the letter-writing competition, which will be judged by Kiwi children’s book author Gavin Bishop and well-known theatre writer and actor Miranda Harcourt ONZM. Gavin, who has written and illustrated 60 children’s picture books, says the importance of writing and reading cannot be underestimated.

“Reading and writing is the basis of all learning, and there is something very special about being able to compose a handwritten letter that I think helps children and adults really understand the words and concepts they are using.”

Three winners will be announced in August, with each receive a $500 Warehouse Stationery voucher for themselves and a $1000 stationery voucher for their school.

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The slow cooker is calling – so spice it up!

It’s cold and miserable and the crockpot is calling! So make your life easy during winter and cook up a hearty meal.

Here’s a yummy option – spicy pulled pork.

If you don’t want to tie up your oven all day or won’t be around to keep an eye on the pork, make this dish in a slow cooker instead. Rub the meat with the spice mixture, then place it in the slow cooker along with one cup of chicken broth.

Cover and cook on low for about 10 hours, until the meat is falling apart.

Serve this saucy, spicy, tender meat wrapped in corn tortillas or piled on gluten-free buns.

The recipe comes from ‘The Quiet Gut Cookbook’.

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Spicy pulled pork Serves 8 Prep Time: 15 minutes, plus one hour to marinate Cook time: 6 hours Ingredients For the pork: 3 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp dry mustard 3 Tbsp salt 1 pork shoulder roast (about 2kg) For the sauce: 1½ cups white wine vinegar 1 cup onion-and-garlic-free mustard cup onion-and garlic-free tomato sauce ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp garlic oil

1 tsp salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper Method To prepare the roast, in a small bowl combine the paprika, brown sugar, dry mustard and salt. Rub the spice blend all over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or as long as overnight.

Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.

Roast the pork in a roasting pan in the preheated oven for six hours, until the meat is falling apart. A meat thermometer should read about 75 degrees Celsius.

While the pork is in the oven, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, mustard, tomato sauce, brown sugar, garlic oil, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

When the pork is done, remove it from

Finding a market for a new market A new ‘foodies’ market in Te Puna is set to close the gap between the western suburb and city centre, providing its visitors with an opportunity to source a variety of food stuffs.

Organiser and founder Rowena Pearce is a Te Puna local and director of newly-established food label Mercado, which produces a range of gourmet delicatessen products inspired from her travels.

“Markets are a great way to bring communities together by getting people out of the house and providing them with an opportunity to meet other locals,” says Rowena.

“Food markets especially are a great way to teach our children where their food comes from; they can learn how it’s grown directly from the grower themselves and as a bonus you know you are supporting a small business owner and their family.”

Founder Rowena The Te Puna Community Pearce at the site Market, beginning in August, of the upcoming is focused solely on food.

Te Puna Community “It will be a place where you can stock up your shelves or Market. simply come along for Sunday brunch with friends and family.”

The upcoming weekly event will operate from 9.30am-2pm on Sundays, inside the Te Puna School Hall during winter months and extend outside as the weather warms up.

For more information, or to register as a stall holder, contact Rowena on 07 552 4558 or email rowena@tastebayofplenty.co.nz

the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. While the pork is still warm, shred the meat using two forks.

Place the shredded meat in a large bowl and mix in half of the sauce. Serve warm, topped with additional sauce.

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Nate’s new three-wheeler Tauranga five-year-old Nate Whinney hasn’t been able to ride a bike until now. The cheeky, outgoing, happy-go-lucky boy tries his hardest to keep up with his four older brothers, but his movement is limited.

Nate was born with Global Developmental Delay. It means he has problems with his gross motor skills, which are the abilities usually acquired during infancy and early childhood as part of a child’s motor development.

“The way his body’s positioned, it’s hard for him to balance or get his feet positioned right to be able to ride a conventional bike,” says Nate’s mum, Elena Whinney.

Thanks to the donation of a special three-wheeled trike, Nate can ride with his brothers.

Assisted, of course.

“At the moment he’s strapped in, but it’s helping with his confidence,” says Elena.

The Lions Club of Bethlehem Te Puna ran the Wheelie Good Fun Day last November to raise funds for two trikes, one for Nate and the other for Maketu boy James Reid.

A total of $18,000 was raised and donated to child development service Te Whanau Kotahi, which gifted the boys their new bikes.

“He [Nate] absolutely loves it,” says Elena.

“Whenever we can get out he wants to be on it.

We’re so happy because we’re a bike riding family, so it means now that he can be part of it.”

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Courting a title; boys making a racket Having experienced the joys and rigours of touring the world squash stage, Ben Grindrod knows a thing or two about the white hot pressure of sporting expectation.

being a NZ Men’s Team Selection event ahead of the World Championships in Kuwait – Ben needing to rise from sixth into the top four to be in the frame.

“It’s tough being on the world tour, but it’s great for personal development and bettering myself.”

Tauranga Squash president Char Niles But nothing has the 21-year-old Tauranga is excited for the “best of the best” to be local more at ease than the roar of a packed on show in Tauranga offering four days crowd at the Devoy Squash Centre as he of action, starting yesterday and running looks to defend his Pak’nSave North Island through to Sunday, July 5 – seeing 325 Senior Championships title. matches divided between 13 draws.

This weekend the NZ No. 7 and World The return of an American contingent for No. 162 leads the local charge in what is the the second straight year has given organisers biggest tournament in the club’s history, the chance to the give the tournament with 180 athletes to grace Tauranga’s international exposure with action on two courts – seeing both the Devoy and of the courts live streamed worldwide Mount Squash Clubs at full capacity. on www.sportwebcasts.com From juniors to A-graders, “It’s a huge tournament for with New Zealand and world our club where at one end rankings, the tournament of the scale we have our will also for the first time professionally ranked players, be a Professional Squash but at the other we have our Association-approved juniors who can’t wait to tournament with world have a hit,” says Char. ranking points up for grabs.

The Pak’nSave Meaning the defending North Island Senior champion has been bumped Championships started last from the top billing to night with local players No. 3 seed, thanks to moving through their heats. eight US players and New The first round of the top Zealand Women’s No. 1 Tauranga Squash members Ben Grindrod, Jamie Oakley and draws will start at 6pm and Commonwealth Games Alex Revington will lead the local charge at the Pak’nSave today, with Saturday games athlete Joelle King joining North Island Senior Championships. Photo by Bruce Barnard. from 8am-10pm and the the men’s grade.

“It’s not going to be easy [defending my title] as last time, seeing I’m third seed.

But I’m definitely coming to win it because I feel I have a good chance,” says a rather relaxed Ben. “It will be good to see the Devoy Squash Centre packed out with all the familiar squash players.”

Dividing his time between Tauranga and Auckland’s National Squash Centre, Ben remains confident in his abilities after a stint on the World Tour, including three stops in New Zealand last month.

Then there is the added incentive of it

finals tentatively scheduled for 3pm Sunday.

Matches to watch out for tonight are Ben Grindrod versus club mate Alex Revington at 6pm, Joelle King versus Sion Wiggin at 7pm, No. 1 seed Evan Williams versus Jason van deer Walt at 8.30pm.

For tournament draws and information, see www.devoysquashandfitness.co.nz

By Luke Balvert

Natural treasure gets a revamp

Work is well underway in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park to clear existing tracks and develop new walkways as part of a five-year plan, making the national park more accessible for trampers.

Volunteers from the Auckland, Waikato, Katikati and Cambridge Tramping clubs, as well as the Kaimai Ramblers, Tauranga Midweek Tramping Group and associated hunting groups are all part of the collective Kaimai Project.

The plan is to upgrade the existing North-South Track and reinstate with well-maintained paths and huts, as well as restore a four-day tramping track from Wairere Falls to Karangahake Gorge via the ridgeline and the Mangakino Pack Track.

In total, about 120km of tracks will be redeveloped in the national park.

Co-ordinator Tony Walton spoke to The Weekend Sun just hours before heading to the Kaimai Range on a three-day working bee with about 20 volunteers.

“We have almost

completed a replacement bypass track from the Waiorongomai car park up, on the western side, to the ridgeline.

“There’s 4km to replace and we’ve got 800m left to go. It’s an interesting location, going past a water race from gold mining days, and plenty of native kauri.”

The work is being done under the Department of Conservation’s community conservation fund, a grant set aside to aid a number of volunteers in maintaining back country routes throughout the country.

To read more, visit SunLive; search ‘Kaimai project a walk in the park’

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Prevention is key for pet health and wellbeing These days vaccination is a bit of a hot topic in both the human and veterinary world.

Vaccination protects against life-threatening diseases and when vaccination in the population drops, outbreaks occur, as seen recently with Tauranga’s parvovirus outbreak.

Vaccination is the only way to protect against these nasty diseases and is an essential part of your pet’s healthcare.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association

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has recently updated the vaccination guidelines for puppies and kittens, as research shows one in 10 puppies are not protected if their vaccinations finish at 12 weeks.

WSAVA now recommends vaccinations at eight-nine weeks of age, 12 weeks, with final vaccination at 16 weeks.

The booster vaccination is administered at age one, then three-yearly cycles.

With adult feline friends, although vaccination is recommended every three years, this only gives long-lasting immunity for panleukopenia, not the respiratory viruses.

Therefore, if your cat goes to a cattery or lives near a large cat population, an annual vaccination is recommended.

An exciting new development is the ‘in-house’ blood test, which checks your dog’s immunity to the

core vaccine diseases.

This can be done instead of routinely vaccinating.

It’s very popular overseas, as its ‘best practice’ for your pet, helping them avoid unnecessary vaccination. If positive, vaccination is delayed three years.

Of course, yearly health checks are recommended, as our pets can’t tell us when something is wrong.

At this appointment your vet performs a physical exam, discussing and remedying any concerns you may have. Wellness blood tests can be also done and are highly recommended as dogs and cats approach the age seven-plus.

At the annual check, non-core vaccinations may be given to dogs to prevent leptospirosis, transmitted by brown rat urine, and/or kennel cough – these are required yearly.

Meet the friendly feline, mild Milly Milly has been with ARRC since she was 10 weeks old. Now five months, she has a lovely nature, loves pats and attention, and still enjoys playing with all sorts of toys like a little kitten.

She’s been overlooked as she’s just a black cat and is shy of new people at first, but it doesn’t take her long to get used to people at all.

Milly has been vet-checked, micro-chipped, vaccinated, de-sexed, flea and worm treated, so ARRC asks for $105 for her adoption.

If you have a place in your home for Milly, or one of ARRC’s other lovely cats or kittens, please call 07 579 9115. You can see all of ARRC’s available felines up for adoption on Trade Me.

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How much is that doggie in the Windows?

Despite calls from some animal welfare groups to tighten restrictions on Trade Me animal sales, a Tauranga animal rescue and rehabilitation centre says the online trading site is a powerful tool for rehoming cats.

Paw Justice launched a ‘Don’t Trade Me’ campaign for the regulation of online puppy sales earlier this year. And while vet and founder of Holistic Vets and ARRC Wildlife Trust Liza Schneider understands people selling pets online, who might not be credible, means animal welfare can suffer tremendously – the Tauranga wildlife trust relies on Trade Me to rehome their animals.

“It’s a wonderfully powerful tool, if it’s done responsibly,” says Liza.

ARRC Wildlife Trust runs a community cat project which helps to rehome kittens and cats that have been abandoned.

Liza guesses as many as 30 cats and kittens are rehomed in a month through ARRC, with most being sold online.

As a trust caring for animals, ARRC has a responsibility to ensure the animals are vetchecked, de-sexed, vaccinated and that they

go to responsible homes, says Liza.

“We make sure that these cats go to responsible homes.

If there’s any doubt this is not going to be a responsible home, then the people are dissuaded from taking the cats.

“Things are put in place that we don’t end up in a vicious cycle. So encouraging responsible pet ownership is very much an important undertone of our work.”

If buyers are looking for specific breeds, Tauranga Veterinary Services Ltd managing director David McDonnell suggests buyers visit the New Zealand Kennel Club register online.

David also suggests buyers visit the seller

and view the animal and the environment in which it’s been raised. Ask to see the parents prior to purchase and check their condition thoroughly.

“It’s like your adopting a member of the family. You want to know the parents, where they come from.”

When selling an animal online, David recommends sellers ensure their animals are vet-checked.

Once bought, owners have a responsibility to apply to the ‘Five Freedoms’, which are internationallyrecognised animal welfare standards.

These are freedom from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain, injury or disease, freedom to express normal behaviour, and freedom of fear and distress.

It’s an offense under the New Zealand Animal Welfare Act to knowingly sell sick or diseased animals, but this is hard to enforce.

Trade Me rules states sellers cannot list any endangered species, protected wildlife, sports fish, game or unwanted animals, including ferrets.

If in doubt, contact the Department of Conservation. Sellers cannot list snails, whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, sea lions or indigenous birds.

Cattle and deer are required to be tagged prior to being listed for sale.

For information about what to consider when buying or selling animals online, visit the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Care for all creatures great and small Meet Justin Badenhorst, a Massey University veterinarian graduate and the newest addition to Bayfair and Papamoa Vets.

The vet and his wife recently relocated to Tauranga and he says they are very excited to enjoy all the Bay of Plenty has to offer.

“I love the spectacular views of Tauranga, complimented by the fantastic weather, which is what brought me here, to accept a position here at Bayfair and Papamoa Vets.

“My wife and I absolutely adore animals. Growing up, I envisioned being a vet due to my beloved Titan, a German shepherd; and it is with great enthusiasm that I’m currently able to practise.

“Canine and feline behaviour, diagnostic imaging and building client relationships are a few of the favourite aspects of my job.”

When not at work, Justin – like many Bay of Plenty residents – can be found at the beach.

“I really thrive on all water activities, particularly free diving.

I also enjoy training hard at the gym, riding road Veterinarian Justin Badenhorst with Kippa. sport bikes and having

people over for barbecues.”

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Tree orphans find home, thanks to school’s aid Two Tauranga schools are taking in 538 orphaned trees, thanks to a national recycling programme.

The trees, valued at nearly $2500, have been earned by fellow participants in Paper4trees, an education programme which originated in Tauranga 14 years ago and has spread to more than 4000 NZ schools.

Participating institutes are encouraged to recycle paper and cardboard then, once a year, will receive

native trees or shrubs as a reward for their efforts.

National Paper4trees manager Hope Lawsen says some schools don’t have room for the trees they have earned.

So this week, Otumoetai Intermediate and Greerton Village Primary have been receiving the homeless trees.

“Most schools are really excited when their trees arrive but we always wind up with some leafy orphans,” says Hope.

“This year, we’re going back to our roots and giving all the leftover trees from this area to two schools that have been with us from the very start of the programme.”

Hope says both schools are among 34 in the Western Bay of Plenty that originally signed up in 2001.

The programme is now in 151 schools in this region, as well as in every province of New Zealand, in pre-schools, primary, intermediate and college level institutions.

“Since 2001, Paper4trees has helped NZ students recycle almost 42,000 tonnes of paper and cardboard. Before this programme started, a lot of those valuable

resources were being dumped in landfills or burnt in the school incinerator.

“During that time, students have planted more than 160,000 native trees – that’s a pretty impressive forest.”

Hope says much of credit for the high numbers has to go to local bodies such as Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council, which have supported the programme since its inception. More recently, Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust has offered $10,850 per annum during a threeyear period.

“We’re utterly reliant on Greerton Village School’s Max Sim, this kind of funding. This assistant caretaker Mauri Dredge, year alone, they’ve paid for Stephen Ajamian, Jena Opie and more than 2300 trees for the Tara McLaighlin.

Western Bay area.” been given to Keep New Zealand Otumoetai Intermediate Beautiful to be used in community students will plant their allotment planting projects. of 269 trees in a gully alongside In the last 12 months alone, the school, while Greerton Village Primary pupils will help plant their Western Bay of Plenty schools have recycled about 570 tonnes share on the school grounds. of paper and cardboard, enough Hope says “tree orphans” in to fill 125 shipping containers. other parts of New Zealand have

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Papamoa set to Rock ‘n’ roll He and Lily have some Dave Hursthouse and big plans for the future of Lily Tworogal don’t just love the garden, including more gardening – they understand in-depth communication and the politics and governance community participation, of food, agriculture and the renovation of containers, a new environment. hot house and the establishment The Tauranga couple are of fruit tree forests at either end the new operations managers of the garden. of The Rock: Papamoa Dave says The Rock: Papamoa Community Garden on Community Garden is much Hartford Ave, following more than a garden. the departure of long-time “The social and community managers Owen and Judy Dave Hursthouse and Lily Tworogal are building side of it is probably Takuira-Ngaropo. the new operations managers of The Rock: the most important part, and “It’s easy for us because we growing the food is just a way Papamoa Community Garden. love community gardening,” to facilitate that. says Dave. “We wanted to get of agricultural and social design “It’s an extremely important involved and help out.” principals focused on simulating part of the community. Particularly But who are they? What are their or using patterns and features its location on Hartford Ave, where plans for the garden? And what do there’s a lot of people who need they know about gardening? A heck observed in natural ecosystems.

“We understand how much good food and can’t afford it.” of a lot, actually. better for everyone, the planet The community garden is Lily and Dave both studied and ourselves, it would be if we managed by The Rock Papamoa global food politics and organic all started growing our own food, Charitable Trust. The management horticulture at university. particularly in community settings,” committee, including Bill Purdie, Dave has a certificate in says Dave.

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The beverage containers will be paid for by the annual Keep NZ Beautiful Beverage Container Recycling Community Grants Programme, funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation.

Teacher Desirree Brennan says the school’s bins arrive in the second week of Term 3.

“We’ll be placing one in the main area of the canteen and probably one on the field.”

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It’s an icky, dirty, messy job, but someone’s got to do it. That ‘someone’ is a group of seven clean, green Otumoetai College students who hope to improve the habits of their school, the community and then New Zealand.

The college’s environmental committee’s three-year plan to slash waste in their school is well underway after winning a set of purpose-built, stainless steel recycling bins designed to hold beverage containers.

Created by Taurangabased environmental education trust EERST, the competition asked students to prove they were showing initiative to reduce waste in order to receive the bins.

Year 11 student Grace Choi says the school is committed to waste minimisation, with daily initiatives in place.

Ngaire Pene, work closely with Tauranga City Council developing a strong plan and vision for the garden’s future.

“It will continue to thrive, incorporating permaculture and sustainability principles, offering workshops to the community and providing a social hub,” says Dave.

Gardening bees are held every second Saturday from 9am-3pm.

For more information about the garden and regular working bees, email therockpapamoa@ gmail.com

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BROTHER ALMOST DIED.” IT STARTED WITH A SORE THROAT

An untreated sore throat can lead to Rheumatic Fever and heart damage. If your child has a sore throat take them to a free Sore Throat Clinic or see a doctor or nurse.

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Are your muscles complaining?

The term ‘myopathy’ is used to describe a group of problems that cause some loss of muscle function.

One of the most common forms of myopathy is statin myopathy, which occurs as a side effects of commonly prescribed statin cholesterol lowering medication.

Statins work by inhibiting an enzyme needed to make cholesterol. Unfortunately, this enzyme is also needed for the production of coenzyme Q10.

The main function of CoQ10 is to produce the energy needed for our body demands, especially in muscle cells. Think of it like the spark in your car engine and without a good spark, a petrol engine will not run properly.

With insufficient CoQ10, your cell engines (mitochondria) will produce insufficient energy, causing muscle problems and general lethargy.

I had a farmer describe this as ageing 10 years in three months.

“We don’t have to agree about everything to be friends. We do have to treat each other with respect” – ANONYMOUS. There is a friend of mine whose opinions on important things can be quite

I recently spoke to a client who had muscle pain and stiffness while on statins.

After just a week of nutritional therapy the pain had completely gone. I find it takes one to two months to restore lost muscle function and energy.

I recommend most clients on statins take 100mg of rapid absorption CoQsol, a trademarked product, to lift circulating CoQ10 and support muscle function by restoring lost enzymes. Interestingly, I note an increasing number of doctors, including cardiologists, who suggest CoQ10 supplementation to counter statin myopathy.

For those on statins, my first goal is to prevent or reduce any statin myopathy, but just as importantly to create a full cardiovascular nutrition programme.

I always create a diet and supplement programme to promote good circulation and protect heart arteries.

Give me a call if you need more information and also join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more, go to www.sunlive.co.nz

different to my own.

I find it stimulating, as she challenges my thinking when she shares her perspectives, and while I may not always agree with these opinions they enable me to explore new thoughts and options without compromising my convictions.

Having respect for differing points of view prevents my thinking from becoming stagnant, and by being willing to listen with openness I find we can discuss many topics without fear of judgement or interrogation.

Do you keep an open mind when someone expresses an opinion that is different to your own?

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Toxic shellfish warning revised, but danger not over Regular shellfish monitoring along the coast has seen Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) levels fall along part of the Bay of Plenty coastline.

“There is no PSP concern from Pukehina eastwards.

However, the current warning remains in place from Waihi Beach to the northern end of Pukehina,” says Medical Officer of Health Dr Jim Miller.

The Medical Officers of Health continues to advise against gathering or eating shellfish from Waihi Beach, along the Bay of Plenty coast to Rogers Road, Pukehina. The warning includes Tauranga Harbour, Maketu and Waihi estuaries, Matakana and Motiti Islands, and all other islands along this coastline.

The health warning applies to all bi-valve shellfish, including mussels, pipi, tuatua, cockles, oysters, scallops, as well as cat’s eyes, snails and kina.

Eating affected shellfish can cause numbness and tingling around the mouth, face, hands and feet; difficulty swallowing or breathing; dizziness; double

vision; and in severe cases, paralysis and respiratory failure. These symptoms can start as soon as one to two hours after eating toxic shellfish, and usually within 12 hours.

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Ways to soothe troublesome teen skin Teenagers always have been, and probably always will be, an unpredictable mystery to most parents as we conveniently forget the trials and tribulations we put our own parents through.

What sets teenagers apart are hormones, the same ones that, as well as making them seem irrational and irritable, play havoc with their skin and make them feel self-conscious about their looks.

Treating teenage skin can be tricky because we are dealing with hormonal changes, so increased oil flow and acne conditions are the major sources of concern.

Generally cleaning the skin with a suitable cleanser and mild exfoliant can make the world of difference. Some professional spot treatments and purpose-built serums, designed to address the oil flow, can have

a really positive impact.

Having a professional salon treatment on a regular basis to clean and refresh the skin properly can also be a great counter measure to the hormonal changes.

There are a number of home remedies and even some supermarket products that claim to help these conditions, but often cause more harm than good.

A visit to a qualified and experienced aesthetician can provide you and your teenager with specific advice, which is pertinent to their particular skin concerns.

Often this advice will be free.

Good beauty clinics have specialised

equipment to view the skin and can recommend products made specifically for teenage skin. You will be surprised at what a difference a simple home treatment regime can make on the majority of teen skin concerns – most of the time without great expense.

Does Tauranga need an integrated health centre?

It would appear, despite the best efforts of education and advanced medical protocols, we’re not seeing a decline in health issues – and cancer statistics alone have increased significantly.

This means people facing major health conditions start to search for alternative, complementary therapies and supplements that could provide a better chance than their statistical outcome.

This search can lead to much stress, as there’s so

much information available on the web and everyone has advice to offer.

This means the person is overwhelmed with choice and they become unsure of which approach to take.

In a New Zealand Health Survey during 2002-2003, they found one-quarter of us had seen a complementary and alternative health practitioner and in 2006-2007 nearly one-third of us had.

A 2007 article in the ‘New Zealand Medical Journal’ states there was emerging evidence that use of alternative health may be as common in children as adults.

In a more recent research paper in the ‘Journal of Primary Health Care’, Auckland GPs feel most of their discomfort towards recommending Complementary and Alternative

Medicine appeared to arise from their ignorance and lack of training to deal with CAM therapies or philosophies.

The findings also suggest increased dialogue with non-mainstream health practitioners and access to knowledge sources gives a basic understanding of CAM practices, and philosophies both CAM and mainstream practitioner communities regard as reliable would benefit GPs. With this in mind, it would appear the next step forward is to provide a centre in Tauranga that can provide this, as well as integrated patientcentred care, acting as an advocate for making good health choices and screening any possible interactions that can occur between CAM preparations and mainstream drugs.

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Reducing alcohol-related time off work A local charity’s annual campaign to raise funds for cancer patients may help reduce the 350,000 work days lost due to hangovers and alcoholrelated absences each year.

Thousands of Kiwis admit to taking multiple days off every year as a result of their alcohol use, according to figures from the NZ Health Promotion Agency.

Dry July NZ country manager Scott Savidge says it could make a big difference to productivity and attendance for businesses to encourage an alcohol-free month.

Figures show one in 10 adults admit to working while feeling under the influence of alcohol at least once in the previous

year, which could affect workplace safety, judgement and performance.

“Some industries are associated with heavier drinking than others, particularly those that are male dominated and sales based, trade based industries such as mining, agriculture and construction, and financial services,” says Scott.

In light of the figures, Scott says Dry July is this year calling on local businesses to embrace an alcohol-free culture to raise funds for cancer patients and their loved ones, while also reaping the benefits for their teams and office environments.

Companies are encouraged to use the month to reinforce organisational values and work as a team to complete the challenge.

“Businesses could hold a competition to

create the tastiest mocktail, or a team challenge to attempt to break a world record, or even issue a challenge to a competitor company to take part,” says Scott.

Last year, those who ditched the booze raised more than $744,000 for three beneficiary cancer services around the country to improve the wellbeing of adult cancer patients and their loved ones.

In the seven Dry July campaigns to-date, 90,000-plus participants have raised more than $20m. For more information, see http://nz.dryjuly.com

Local dental business gives people a reason to smile Due business growth, Bay Dentures is pleased to announce they have relocated their Tauranga branch to 14 Willow St. Now situated in Tauranga CBD, Papamoa, Rotorua and Waihi, Bay Dentures is proud to say they are the largest provider in the Bay of Plenty of all prosthetic appliances.

Bay Dentures offers full upper and/or lower dentures, partial dentures including plastic, metal or flexible and implantsupported dentures.

Their clinical dental technician is Simon Goulter, who is Royal NZ Army Dental Corps trained. Simon is joined by their highly skilled laboratory technician,

Craig Aspinall. Between the pair of them, they have more than 60 years’ experience in the field of prosthetic dentures.

The team is enhanced by the skilled administrative abilities of Tracey Poutu and Shannon McLeod.

Some of their core beliefs in delivering optimum results as a denture provider are communication and sourcing the best possible materials for your dentures.

“We’re here to listen to your needs,” says the team.

“Our clinical dental technician

works closely with the client to establish a treatment plan and to deliver exceptional dentures and patient care.”

They will not finish any case until the client is 100 per cent happy with the results.

Call them now for a free and friendly consultation and together they’ll give your smile back.

Bay Dentures is offering a relocation special of 10 per cent off all work when you book in before July 16 at the Papamoa and Tauranga stores only.

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Kereru hunt ruffles feathers Ngapuhi leader Sonny Tau’s furtive taking of five New Zealand native kereru pigeon for consumption and then glibly apologising for this sacrilege beggars belief.

Some of us are well aware that Northland Maori still hunt native pigeon as do Tuhoe in the Ureweras.

Customary right arguments are vacuous and protection was needed and given to kereru which only lays one egg a year and plays a very important part in our native forests by dispersing the seeds of our native trees

for regeneration. The introduction of predators and the destruction of the keruru’s natural habitat was bad enough – but to hunt them is unsustainable and spells doom for our native pigeon.

Being a Ngapuhi Maori leader, Sonny should know better and set the standard for the protection of our native species.

But instead he showed reckless disregard for our wildlife laws and the conservation of the kereru.

In the eyes of the rest of us to wantonly kill our native pigeons, which are struggling to survive along with other native birds, is unlawful, culturally insensitive and a crime too boot and prosecution is a must.

M Lally, Te Puke.

Just take the money and run?

I’m sure there are many decent Maori who are thoroughly embarrassed by the greed and hypocrisy shown by some iwi. A case in point is the fact two iwi so far have accepted thousands of dollars in bribes from the owners of the Rena sunk on Astrolabe Reef in 2011, as a result of the iwi agreeing to withdraw their wish to have the wreck removed because of the danger to the environment and wildlife.

It’s amazing the mighty dollar can quell all consciences and concern about the damage the Rena may cause. Just take the money and run.

Another disgraceful example is Napuhi Runanga chair Sonny Tau, who was caught with five of beautiful

Kereru birds hidden under his coat. The kereru only lay one egg a year so he’s deprived the world of five precious chicks.

How many more has he shot in the past?

It makes a mockery of Maori claiming to be protective of all native flora, fauna and wildlife.

They did a good job prior to 1840 by wiping out nearly all creatures that walked and flew in NZ – their cloaks show evidence of the thousands of birds killed for their feathers for adornment.

If Sonny wants to eat fowl, there are plenty of chicken and turkey in the Supermarket. Only problem is you have to pay for them.

M Brooks, Pyes Pa.

MPs must listen to majority of us

Re: ‘Let’s fight for our democratic rights’ (The Weekend Sun, June 26).

Congratulations to letter author A McMillan of Tauranga City. I support your call to New Zealanders to wake up.

Pressure to bear can win, unilateral solidarity and strength will prevail against money. Do we let money take away our freedom of speech and our democracy?

Don’t let John Key and the National party continue to sell our country to overseas interests. Remember, this Government was only returned to office on promises which they have not kept.

They are government of the people by the people for the people – and with a coalition of only one seat majority do not have a mandate to sell our country.

Politicians must listen to a majority, not dictate. The wealthy may have money to support National, however solidarity strength and honesty can win the day.

Our children and future generations need our love and support now – don’t let this government destroy their future.

Two-and-a-half years more in power can mean non-recovery for our country as we will be sold to overseas interests. Stop this government now by a nationwide petition on the grounds this government have taken control and will not listen to public opinion.

K Allen, Katikati.

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Best awards by far My wife and partner Marja and I had the pleasure to attend the Bay of Plenty Export Awards held on June 26, as a guest of our client and engineering innovation award winner, Automation & Electronics.

We’ve been to one or two of these functions before, but in our opinion this was by far the best organised and choreographed.

We really couldn’t fault it, great food – well presented – hats off to the caterers; the 1980s setting and theme was superb and the MC Amanda Billings was certainly the best NZ compere we had seen for a long time.

The whole evening went off really well, even with the band dressed up and playing stuff from “back in the day” in keeping with the 1980s theme.

Congratulations to all concerned.

C&M Wood, Advertising House.

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Best flu protection

Whenever winter appears out comes the free flu shots, for some. Some swear by the jab and have yearly shots, while others decline the offer - but every winter the flu shot offer becomes a community debate.

This year the brochures have added, in very small print, advice to contact your doctor for any query or problem. But in order to identify any issue your doctor needs to know the batch number, type and date of the vaccine that was given.

The question is does the flu vaccine work?

Are you better off having the jab or not? No-one really knows. What we do know is the flu vaccine’s preservative base is thiomersal, listed with our medicine regulator Medsafe as a registered pharmacy-only substance.

Thiomersal is a derivative of eythl mercury and listed as being toxic to those who have any type of immune disorder, are elderly or have compromised health and especially children. I once asked the Minister of Health if they had a crystal ball, as the department orders the production of the vaccine two years ahead of the flu season.

Given there are several types of flu strains, it can be a little like playing Russian roulette.

The Minister replied it was always a scientifically calculated guess? Given the four main flu vaccine strains, you have a 75 per cent chance of being injected the wrong variety and will end up with the flu. Plus, thiomersal should never be used in conjunction with immunosuppressant pain drugs, like aspirin. Even the American Food and Drug Administration has been actively addressing the issue of thiomersal in vaccines, with NZ recently removing the substance from childhood vaccines. Be proactive though; wash hands before eating, top up with good hearty soups, wear wool clothing and stay home if you develop a cold. My aunties used to swear by a shot of a hot toddy (whisky), a eucalyptus rub or steam inhalation, taking a warm lemon, ginger and honey drink and our native herb kumerahou is helpful with coughs and congestion.

Dr Janice Priest, naturopath, Tauranga City.

Editor’s Note: The Sun asked Bay of Plenty District Health Board to answer Janice Priest’s claims. See the reply opposite.

The National Influenza Specialist Group is a group of medical, laboratory and vaccine experts which provides advice to the New Zealand Ministry of Health, the health service, and the general public about influenza and how to prevent it, including details around the annual influenza vaccine programme.

The full range of their advice for 2015 is available at www.influenza.org.nz Unfortunately, Janice Priest’s letter contains a number of errors and misleading statements.

The influenza vaccine significantly reduces the chance of getting influenza. It prevents influenza symptoms in healthy adults aged 18-65 by about three-quarters.

So yes, the vaccine does work and will prevent many cases of influenza illness. The influenza vaccines are free of preservative; they do not contain thiomersal.

An expert sub-committee of the World Health Organisation advises on the composition of the annual influenza vaccine based on which strains of influenza virus are causing the bulk of illness around the world – because this often changes, the strains which are represented in our vaccine can also be different from year to year.

This is a very scientific process.

Orders for our seasonal influenza vaccine are placed each year as soon as the WHO committee confirms the make-up of the following season’s vaccine for the Southern Hemisphere.

Immunisation is your best defence against influenza.

Practical measures such as frequent hand-washing and covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing can help to reduce the chance of getting or spreading influenza, and other viral illnesses.

Staying away from work or school while infectious helps prevent others becoming unwell.

Apart from the vaccine, there are no remedies, pills or lotions which will make any difference to your chance of getting influenza.

Dr Phil Shoemack, Medical Officer of Health Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service, BOPDHB’s public health unit.

The new catchphrase for 2015?

Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s CEO Tarris threw a lifeline to Omokoroa Future Focus attendees prior to Christmas when suggesting residents go away and consider things we could do without.

Never such a proposition from staff or councillors in 20 years. Clearly, a worthy yet untried approach to the ‘rates must always rise’ syndrome infecting us and many New Zealand councils.

Problem is most Western BOP ratepayers were not in attendance and will have no knowledge of this most innovative statement from senior staff in decades.

The errors and huge overspend

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at Omokoroa, all based on ridiculous growth projections, has left smaller community projects bereft of affordable finance.

Looks like we’re set for a confrontation between those residents who want council to at least meet annual interest payments on debt already incurred before spending on other projects and those councillors who justify continual rate increases and won’t tolerate cuts to services at any price.

I consider Ms Tarris has already thrown down the gauntlet and council should prepare a list of those nonessentials and give residents a real chance at this new consultation gismo, it being the new catchphrase for 2015.

R Heys, Omokoroa.

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Resist amalgamation and rate rises:

Auckland Mayor Len Brown’s announced a rate increase of 9.9 per cent. Take notice Tauranga residents – the Auckland amalgamation to a super city was, at the time, predicted to bring reductions in administration etc costs and so the same for rates.

It’s patently obvious we, the ratepayers of Tauranga, must resist any proposals to amalgamate with our surrounding councils. None of us would want to be in the same situation as those in the Auckland area.

Barry H Walker, Mount Maunganui.

Care Homes

Lend a hand.

Hospitality assistance wanted Make someone’s day by serving food and drink, helping with activities or simply having a chat.

Cedar Manor Care Home 30 Sixth Avenue, Tauranga Call Ian Dunthorne on (07) 578 8300 or 027 702 1648 bupa.co.nz

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Friday 3 July

Ninja Knits Beanie Festival

Exhibition until July 11 at The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 10am - 2pm. Prize giving July 11 3pm. www.facebook.com/ninjaknits.

Tauranga Performing Arts

Competitions Soc 2015 competitions week July 3-12 at Baycourt Theatre.

Highland dance, tap dance, singing, modern dance, ballet, instrumental, speech & drama. 3 sessions daily.

Adults $2, students $1 per session.

Great holiday entertainment. www. taurangacompetitions.co.nz

Saturday 4 July

American Group

New group forming for Americans living in the BOP and Kiwis with American connections, who would like to meet & socialize.

Kerry 07 281 2100

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

For lovers of music of Andre Rieu, monthly weekend gatherings in each other’s homes, annual garden party & celebrations at local cafes all to the music of Andre. Pete/Jennifer 574 4238

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting.

Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Baroque-Ah

Presented by Tauranga Civic Choir July 18. Organ music from Handel’s Water Music & Royal Fireworks Suites at Wesley Church, 13th Ave 7.30pm.

Tickets $25 from Eventfinda & at the door. School students $10.

Bayfair Night Market

Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 6-11pm.

Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@hotmail.com

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing, Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Allyson 576 9194

Garage Sale

July 11 at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dee St, Mt Maunganui 8am. Big selection of bargains.

Ha Derech/The Way Messianic Kehilat

Now at Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth. 544 7424 or 021 0226 3515

MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENTS

OUT THERE

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg38 Let’s Dance Ballroom & Latin Dance Club Second Sat of month at Bethlehem Hall 7-10.30pm. Live dance tempo music. Bruce 576 5598

Community events and occasions across the Bay. Pg39

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg40

Papamoa Group Dogwalking

Fortnightly group dog walk around waterways & beaches. Meet at Papamoa Plaza 9am. Tennille 021 030 6835

Sailing (IOM) International

One Meter Radio Controlled Yachts - The fastest growing sailing class of today. Come for a sail & get hooked. Every Sat & Weds at Landing Drive, The Lakes 1-4pm. Pat 0274 731 765

Taichi Qigong

Quakers in Tauranga

Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. 544 0448

Radio Controlled Model Power Boats

Racing at Lake Taurikura Drive, industrial areas of the Lakes subdivision 10am. Follow the RC signs. Brian 548 1334

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Bay Salsa

Presents beginner salsa lessons at Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm - new intake every 4 weeks. $12 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Every Sat at Memorial Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free to join. All welcome.

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Carnival Time at Bayfair

Held July 11 - Learn to read & understand the tarot. 1 day workshop covering the meanings of the cards, layouts & readings. Held at Constables Gallery, Te Puke 9.30am – 4pm. To book ph Kerry 552 6768

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society Meet at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen, Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Carole 572 2919

Chess Mt Maunganui

Tarot Workshop

Tauranga Farmers Market

Fresh & artisian produced food.

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Trixie 552 5278 or www. taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Village Radio

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

Sunday 5 July

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. “To Live is Christ,” series in Philippians. John Kerr.

All welcome. www.bbf.net.nz

Bethlehem Lions Market

1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village on 17th Ave 8am - 12pm.

Brass Band Concert

Pre-contest preview concert at Salvation Army Hall, cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd 4pm, by Tauranga City Silver & Rotorua Brass Bands who have joined to compete at the NZ National Championships. Gold coin entry with all proceeds going to Waipuna Hospice.

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s.

Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Guest speaker: Clairvoyant Colleen Teal.

Free healing & meditation. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Members $3, non $5. 0220 670 467

Underwater Hockey

Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm.

Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@ orcon.net.nz

Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834

Monday 6 July Achieve Toastmasters

Making it on Mondays. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.30pm. Chrissy 543 9493

Badminton

Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.309.30pm. All players welcome.

Sue 021 194 4335

Badminton Junior Club

July 6-9 10am - 3pm. Bring the kids in for fun carnival games. A different game every day.

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6pm & 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592.

Justice of Peace service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9-11.30am & Weds CAB Service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm.

Migrant clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. No appointment necessary.

Fitness League

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

Dorothy 549 3378

Friends of the Library

No meeting in Tauranga Library in July.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Alan 579 3177 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Junction Mental Health

Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat 10am - 12pm. 543 3010

Bethlehem College Events Centre every Mon 6-7.30pm. Racquets available. Sue 021 194 435 www. taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Leisure Marching

Army Hall, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness

Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums

For exercise, fun & fellowship. Ladies 50+ required. No experience needed.

Coreen 570 0172

Meditation Group

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. & the meaning of your life.

David 576 9764

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Aggregate Night, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St, 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443

Recycled Teenagers

Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save.

Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free.

Jennifer 571 1411

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club.

Also on Thurs evening twice a month.

Joan 577 6781

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm.

Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Soc

Meet in hall behind Historic House cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Door $3 inc light supper. Ian 578 5373

Welcome Bay Art Group

Meet every Mon at Lighthouse Church 9.30am - 12pm. Bob 544 4499

YMCA - ALFS

Active Lifestyles For Seniors. First class free. Open to both men & women. Mon: Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 9am & 10.15am. Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) 9am. Tues: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.30am. Sit & Be Fit at Papamoa Community Centre 11.30am. Smooth Movers Weds Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.15am. Sit & Be Fit Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay 11am. Thurs: Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd 9am.

Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd 10.30am. Fri: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.15am. 578 9272 www.ymcatauranga.org.nz

Yoga with HanneHatha

Starts again July 20, Mon & Weds 9.30am - 5.30pm. Gentle hatha yoga, peaceful studio in Bethlehem. To enrol phone Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 7 July

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate

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The Weekend Sun School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui Open meeting every Tues at St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria Rd 7.30pm. Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134

Badminton (Social)

Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome.

Lorraine 579 3229

Bayfair Petanque Club

Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173

Bethlehem Pottery Club

Open Tues, Weds & Thurs 10am - 3pm, or when the flag is flying. Call in & meet the members & find out how to join. Email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com or Jane 552 0046 after 6pm.

BOP Linux Users

Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system. 1st Tues of month , LJ Hooker cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave 7-9pm. Experts & beginners welcome. $2. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Computer Courses for the 50+

Introduction to computing using Winows 7 & 8.1, Apple iPad, Android tablets, Android Smart Phones. Desktop computers provided, bring your laptop or tablet.

Enrolments today at the Learning Centre, the Village on 17th Ave, second gate bottom of hill, turn right 10am - 2pm. Sorry no eftpos.

577 1912

Depression Support Group

Support for people with an experience of depression 1-2pm. Ph Junction 543 3010 for info or if you need a ride.

Excel Toastmasters

Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.158.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988

Fire & Grace Nights

Releasing the fire of the Father’s love for the restoration of a nation. Every Tues at Bethlehem Town Centre, above Metro Pharmacy 7pm. FB: The Father’s House Aotearoa NZ Ministry School.

Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am.

Gloria 573 4429

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Group support meetings first Tues of month at St Peters in the City, cnr Cameron Rd/Spring St 10.30am -12.30pm. Karen 021 225 5108

Greerton Village Community

Music Morning For seniors – come along & join us in a morning of music. 1st Tues of month at Greerton Hall 10-11.30am. Guest artist. Entry $4, includes morning tea. Di/Charley 027 626 2496

Women’s Inachord Chorus

4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com

Katikati Herb Society Meeting

St Paul’s Presbyterian Church Lounge cnr SH2 & Mulgan Ave 7pm. Anti-oxidants for health. Super – all welcome.

Visitors $4. Jenny 552 0697

Lantern Making Workshops July 7-9 at Greerton Hall. www.greertonvillage.org.nz

Leisure Marching Team

Seeking new members aged 30-50+ for friendly leisure marching. Practice Tues 6-8pm. Ph/txt Ardell 027 937 4248

Mount Morning Badminton

Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Maxeen 575 0162

Oriana Singers

Community choir meet every Tues at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dee St, Mount 7-9pm. New members welcome. Terry 578 5937

Otumoetai Toastmasters

Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.159.30pm. Alan 544 5989

Recreational Cycle Groups

Every Tues meet at Palmers, Ohauiti 9.30am.

Pam/Andrew 544 3272.

Every Weds meet at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am.

Cam 552 4513. Every Sunday meet at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9.30am. Heinz 574 1543

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club.

St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome.

Murray 576 3294

South City Bowling Club

Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome.

Mary 541 0687

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen & enjoy. Greerton RSA 7.30-10pm.

Sheryl 552 5906

Tauranga City Council Tsunami

Open Day ASB Arena, Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui 10am – 5pm. www.bayvenues.co.nz

Tauranga Machine Embroidery Club

Meet 1st Tues of month at Methodist Church, 13th Ave 9am - 3.30pm.

New members welcome. 543 5168

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

Tga Patchwork & Quilters Group

Meet every 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am at Tauranga Art Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga.

Helen 0274 177 581

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372

Tauranga Toastmasters

Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm.

Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Te Puke Lyceum Club

Garden Circle 1.30pm. 573 5153

Te Puke Senior Citizen’s Club

Players & beginners invited to play indoor bowls, cards, 500 every Tues & Fri 12.45pm. $3 includes afternoon tea. Weds, bolivia cards 1pm. Jocelyn St, Te Puke. 573 7887

Wednesday 8 July

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at St Stephens Church off Brookfield Terrace 10am. All welcome.

578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614.

Every 2nd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Bromeliad Club Meeting

Held at Yacht Club 12.302.30pm. Speaker: Roger Allen. Plant of the month: large vrieseas. Good sales table. Visitors welcome. Lynley 576 7711

Cards

Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939

Club Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls Every Weds night. Jim 572 1983

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise

Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain or shine but not during school holidays.

New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

Memorial Night (Friendship Trophy), Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Small plate for supper please.

Kevin 543 4044

Healing Rooms

Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore every Weds 1-3pm. 021 110 0878 or at Papamoa Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires every Weds 3-4pm. 022 120 5406. No appointment necessary, no charge. All ages welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz

La Leche League Tauranga

Supporting your breastfeeding goals – mothers & babies meet second Weds of month at Wesley Community Centre 10am – 12pm. Topics will revolve around Preparing to Breastfeed, First 6 weeks, Overcoming difficulties & Introducing solids.

Joanna 577 6892

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Support BOP Meet upstairs at 14b Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 10.30am.

Speaker: Denis Toovey (ex pharmacist & author) on Better Health For You. Tina 281 1480 or email: tina@mebop. org.nz

Papamoa Palms Probus Club

Meet first Weds of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 11.15am. All welcome. Sue 574 3280

Scottish Country Dancing

Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui.

Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055

Table Tennis Tauranga

At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga

Friday 3 July 2015 Held every Thurs 7.30-8.30pm & Sun 3.30-4.30pm at Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. 021 026 86421

Concert Band

Every Thursday. Katikati’s long established friendly concert band, new wind players welcome, school age through to retirement. Sue 021 132 3804

Fitness League

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities.

Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170

Mount Maunganui Creative Fibre

Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm where we share, learn & enjoy spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. New members welcome. Kris 579 9994

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Tues, morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds Plus, Thurs club night & new dancers 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063

Papamoa Table Tennis

Every Thurs at Papamoa College Gym 7-9pm. New members welcome.

John 572 0129

Performing Arts Workshop

For children at Anglican Church Hall Katikati 10am - 2pm. Dance: Song: Stories: Acting: etc $10 per child. Lunch supplied. Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753

Sunshine Dance Group

Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club.

Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379

Tai Chi Qingong

Every Thurs at Ohauiti Rd Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1hr. $1pp. All welcome. Eric 577 1988

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai, & every Mon at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342

Tennis Seniors WBOP

Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda tswbop@gmail.com

The Mount Art Group

Meet every Thurs at St Peters Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Mount 9am - 1pm.

Merilynn 575 6777

Toastmasters - Kickstart Breakfast Club

Speak confidently in a fun environment.

Alimento Cafe 7am, guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

Winter Delights

Free cup of soup & entertainment held

by Mount Lions, at Arataki Community Centre 6.30-8pm, 9 July, 6 August, 27 August. If you’d like to help contact Brenda 021 188 8308

Friday 10 July

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Chess Tauranga

Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm & 7pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Free Immigration Clinic

Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Illuminart Festival Greerton Village Square 5.30-8.30pm.

The Sociables

30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & event. Email sociables@ outlook.co.nz

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Floral Art Group

“What’s On” is a FREE service for non-profit clubs & organisations.

Meet at Baptist Hall cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 12.30pm with a special children’s floral activity programme 1-2.30pm. Child must be accompanied by adult/parent. Includes bling posies, framed fancies, floral cupcakes, fun with flax, kokegamas & succulents.

Tuahu towards Motuapere Hut. Return via short cut (easy off-track). Grade mod, approx.

5.5hrs. Garth 575 7293

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Mediation, development & learning night at Constables Gallery, Te Puke 7.15pm. All welcome. Kerry 552 6768

Toastmasters City Early Start

The 6 F’s Club - Fast, focused, flexible, feedback, friendly & fun.

Confidence & leadership building.

Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 6.50-8.15am. 021 044 5654 LaniDTM@gmail.com or http:// cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

Weds Evening Mountain Bike Group

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

Thursday 9 July Awesome Clothing Sale

Good quality, all sizes & styles men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag.

You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934

Bay Salsa Presents

Christian Services

Deadline 3pm Tuesdays.

Contributions should be less than 20 words.

Horoscopes

Tga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Salsa on the Strand Intro class at La Mexica 8pm followed by social dancing. Really social, no partner required. $2 entry fee (members free). www.baysalsa.co.nz

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

Your birthday this week

ARIES: Your competitors are on their toes and you can’t afford to be off guard. This is the time to crank everything up a notch anything could happen.

LIBRA: Petty jealousies all but disappear from the workplace and harmony returns to the home front too. Assignments become less repetitious. Variety spruces up your personal relationships.

TAURUS: The keyword is recycle.

Sometimes old ideas are the best - perhaps you could put some of them to good use. Self discipline is strong if planning a commonsense diet.

SCORPIO: Creative activities are spotlighted. This is a prime time for pursuing artistic activities. In matters involving shared finances, caution is critical. Romantic intuition pays off.

GEMINI: Important contacts may be made after the weekend. Don’t be shy about promoting your special skills. A relative impresses you with a rare display of compassion and generosity.

SAGITTARIUS: Educational activities increase and travel prospects are bright. A self indulgent streak may surface, so make a special effort to stick to your diet and stay within the budget.

CANCER: Business and friendship may blend surprisingly well. Culture and romance mix nicely too. This a good week for attending concerts or visiting galleries and museums.

CAPRICORN: When it comes to relationships or friends, you excel in the role of counsellor. Your objective approach also lets you stand back and plan your career path.

LEO: This week sees you examining at least two different issues.

Careerwise, review all evidence before making a pronouncement.

The romantic picture brightens, thanks to your partner’s sentimentality.

AQUARIUS: Your judgement may be clouded when it comes to evaluating your own performance. The opinions of outsiders are worth considering.

Community interests dominate your times through the weekend.

VIRGO: Don’t wait too long before making your moves - someone could beat you to the punch.

Relationships accent the intellectual side. A bonus may arrive after the weekend.

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This week we’ve got a whole bunch of stuff: people coming back from overseas, people leaving for overseas, injuries and illnesses and – of course – some upcoming gigs.

First up, our most recent sets of international travellers have returned from their various tours. Bluesman Mike Garner has just spent two weeks in Japan with Wellington harmonica virtuoso Neil Billington playing gigs in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto and more.

They did some shows as a duo and others with various Japanese pick-up bands, whom Mike reports were all excellent musicians. They also guest appeared on Japan’s biggest blues radio show and have been invited back a third time next year to one of the country’s main blues festivals.

Back in New Zealand, Mike has a couple of things upcoming. He’s promising to lure Neil Billington to the Tauranga Art Gallery for a show in August and in the meantime is starting a regular blues and Americana session on the last Friday of every month at The Hop House in Mount Maunganui, which until recently was Major Tom’s. They start this month on Friday, July 31.

Josh’s playing solo over there but when he returns will be putting finishing touches to his second album at Welcome Bay’s Colourfield Studio where half of the town’’s musicians seem to have been congregating in recent months to contribute – Trevor Braunias, Grant Bullot, Nigel Masters, Brian Franks, Ian Gilpin and many more...

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Meanwhile, Tim Mellalieu, a singer who’s been on the fringes of the scene for decades, is getting a lot of attention for a new YouTube song.

He once upon a time fronted the resident band that opened Tauranga’s “second nightclub” Candy-os, has sung backing vocals on a bucket-load of albums, released a couple of CDs of his own and for a time seemed to sing every second local jingle you heard on radio.

Tim has been very unwell recently, suffering the aftermath of melanoma treatment, but before that a couple of musician mates from the UK were here to visit – Ian Archer and Ian Simmons.

The two Ians had just travelled Welcome return through Mississippi and brought Also back, this time from the UK, are many photos and a couple of the Brilleaux boys who had a storming new songs. time of it. As well as having Dr Feelgood The three immediately band members and other R&B luminaries recorded one at Whakamarama’s guest with them on-stage, they arranged for Boatshed Studio with the ex-Tauranga blues player L’il Ian Goodsman assistance of local drummer to play support in Bedford. At gigs band Ali Edwards. merchandise Tim’s brother Peter put proved so popular together a video using the Ians’ they had to order pictures and ‘Robert Johnson more T-shirts Said’ has now garnered 1900 half way through views on YouTube. the tour.

Find it at www.youtube.com/ Josh Durning is taking his unique sound of And now one watch?v=2-HEFCPuB_Y country-blues music to Nashville this week, of Tauranga’s most a huge step for the musician. promising young Hands off! guitarists is jetting off for a couple of Also on the casualty list – but only temporarily – is guitarist/ weeks in the US of A. singer Joel Shadbolt, who has suffered the guitarist’s worst Country blues star Josh Durning is nightmare: a hand injury.

It’s quite a serious one too, which was leaving this week to spend a fortnight kitchen-related. in Nashville where he will play sets He’s off guitar playing for at least a couple of months but will at a series of festivals as well as some still be fronting and singing with Batacuda Sound Machine at private gigs, including for the Chet Mauao Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, July 11.

Atkins Appreciation Society, a bunch Actually, the band has changed its name to B2KDA and one suspects has a more than passing added four members – but I suspect the 10-piece will still be as acquaintance with guitar music. astonishing as ever with their high-energy brand of Afrobeat funk.

He’ll also be hanging with John Tickets are $15.

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Three orchestral ‘B’s blow into town This Sunday afternoon, Bay of Plenty Symphonia will perform an unusual classical concert at Tauranga Boys’ College, featuring three great orchestral ‘B’s – Brahms, Bassoon and Barber.

Samuel Barber, the American composer, may be best known to most people for his melancholy ‘Adagio for Strings’, composed in the 1930s.

This is the famous heart-wrenching melody associated in the minds of many with tragic events, such as those of 9/11 or President Kennedy’s funeral.

It was originally written as the middle movement of a string quartet, but Barber himself thought it was a knockout and soon made the arrangement for string orchestra which has become so popular.

In contrast, Ingrid Hagan’s magnificent bassoon features in Nino Rota’s energetic and cheerful concerto, complete with lots of interesting percussion effects.

Not often heard as a solo instrument, the bassoon is one of the most difficult to master. As principal bassoonist with the Auckland Philharmonia, Ingrid is well able to show the instrument’s wide range of moods – from jolly and bouncy to calm and serene.

Rota is better known as a composer of movie music, and this is probably the first time his bassoon concerto has been heard in New Zealand.

The third ‘B’ is for Brahms’ delightful second serenade for orchestra, which rounds off the concert. Unusually, this piece doesn’t include any violins, but gives the other instruments lots to do and is a joy to play and to hear.

Bay of Plenty is a community orchestra and tries to offer programme music that will be popular with its audience and players – but sometimes likes to be a little unusual!

From Ravel’s bold harmonies in ‘Valses Nobles et Sentimentales’, which open the concert, to the rare choice of soloist and the unusual

orchestration of the Brahms, this concert will provide a stimulating afternoon’s entertainment.

‘Brahms & Bassoon’ is at Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys’ College, on Sunday, July 5, from 2.30pm. Book at www.iticket.co.nz, phone 0508 iTICKET, or visit Creative Tauranga on Willow St.

Renowned bassoon player Ingrid Hagan will perform.

Precious metals make sweet harmonies Brass and silver are joining forces for the 2015 National Championships, with members from both bands putting their instruments together for a shot at winning the week-long competition in Rotorua.

For the first time, Tauranga City Silver and Rotorua Brass bands are operating under the collective title of Rotorua Brass for the championships next Wednesday, July 8.

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Spokesman and Tauranga City Silver member Warwick White says a lack of numbers spurred the decision and has seen a renew enthusiasm in the group now that there is a chance to compete in the event.

“Instead of two bands with about 10 to 12 players in each group, unable to perform or contest because of lack of numbers, we decided to put our players together.

“There’s a real mix of people – I’m 70, there’s a guy in cornet section over 80 and we have younger members in there too.”

To celebrate, the new, larger band is performing at the Salvation Army Hall, corner of Fifth Ave and Cameron Rd, on Sunday, July 5 at 4pm.

Rotorua Brass will be performing a mix of contest work, light-hearted pieces and showcasing a few of their talented soloists.

Entry is a gold coin, with all proceeds going to Waipuna Hospice.

Next weekend, 27 bands will take part in the 2015 National Championships in Rotorua from Wednesday, July 8, to Sunday, July 12. The venue for the band and many of the solo events is the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, corner of Fenton and Arawa streets, Rotorua.

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Ninja Knits and The Incubator are bringing wearable art for the head to Tauranga this week with Beanie Fest 2015.

About 70 beanies are currently on display at The Incubator in Tauranga’s Historic Village as part of the quirky knitting exhibit. The festival runs this week and will be followed by a prizegiving on July 11, continuing the “bean” theme on the day with bean bags to sit on, free coffee to keep you warm and jelly beans for nibbles.

The event is being supported by local business and online retail companies via donations.

For more details see Beanie Fest 2015 or https:// www.facebook.com/events/1658469121053627/

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breweries, combined with long tried and true brewing styles to push the boundaries of beer flavours”.

On tap, they’ll be a selection of American Pale Ales, Indian Pale Ales, strong barrelaged imperial dark beers and cider for those who prefer a sweeter drop, as well as many New Zealand made, Americaninfluenced beers. This is paired with theme food, including barbecue ribs, double cheeseburgers and chocolate brownie.

Live blue music from Mike Garner and Warren Houston features, as well as a screening of the Super 15 rugby final.

This is the first in a series of unofficial

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opening events for the new bar, which specialises in craft beers. David says it’s not just about serving it, but also fostering a community of like-minded people who enjoy both grain and grape.

“I am a brewer and have been in the craft beer industry for more than 12 years. I’m always in the bar, to add knowledge and make connections with patrons.

“We’ll be hosting regular beer and wine tastings and once a month have a live brew club on site. With 60 beers, I guarantee we’ll find one to suit every taste.”

Keep up to date with The Hop House at thehophouse.co.nz

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their study in Europe. Flautist Hugh Roberts is a student and pianist Somi Kim is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Thomas Hutchinson, Todd Gibson-Cornish, Somi Kim and Hugh Roberts.

Bassoonist Todd Gibson-Cornish is an undergraduate student at the Royal College of Music, London and oboist Thomas Hutchinson has just completed his study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris.

The wind players have been section principals together in the NZSO National Youth Orchestra and performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

The Mimosa Ensemble performs at the Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys’ College on Sunday, July 19 at 3pm. Tickets are available from www.tgamusica.co.nz or Tauranga Musica, 385 Oceanbeach Rd.

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Man in the Mirror Part 1

Matariki – time for celebration, time for action We have passed the shortest day and the stars of Matariki are visible again! As Matariki is increasingly observed as a national festival, we can also take stock globally and consider how to plan locally for what lies ahead.

There is much to celebrate in the world – advances in science and medicine, faster communication, a deeper appreciation for the fragile ecology of our beautiful world

and greater opportunities for travel and education.

However, the ‘flip-sides’ of these benefits are becoming increasingly obvious – privilege is not available to all, industrial development pollutes and desecrates the planet. The quest to push our limits yet further means that sometimes we are ‘straining at gnats and swallowing camels’. In other words, we may achieve a small advance, but can be set back in other important areas.

As we recognise the concept from Matariki that plans for the future, what can we do locally to work towards a fairer world?

One area of increasing local concern is the need for warm, safe accommodation. When housing is seen only as an investment opportunity rather than as a resource to meet basic needs, those who are most disadvantaged will continue to be vulnerable.

Most of us have a cause or concern close to our heart and through it, can find a way to invest time, finances and energy in the wellbeing of our community. How could Matariki 2015 mark the beginning of some way in which we, as individuals or families, can make our community a fairer and safer place in the year ahead?

By Viv Whimster, Ministry assistant, Wesley, Tauranga Methodist Parish

Calling out to God for His help As we travel through life, many unexpected things happen which cause us grief. Accidents and sickness are just two things which cause us pain.

Perhaps, you could face the death of a loved one. At such times many thoughts pass through our mind, not the least being a call to God to ease our pain or discomfort.

Even though some may not believe in the Lord, still that call will often go

out, hoping, perhaps, maybe, it could just be true.

Well, I can assure you that in my experience that He does exist and what’s more, He really wants to hear from you.

In fact He wants to be your friend.

In Jeremiah 33.3, The Lord says: “Call to Me, and I will answer you”.

He promises to answer your cry for help in troubled times.

When we read the New Testament we see where time and time again Jesus gives compassion to those who are in need.

When I read the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John I see that in most of the stories about Jesus He is either on His way to heal someone, is healing someone or is coming away from healing someone. His love for you is available today.

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health & beauty

spiritual guidance

trades & services

trades & services

travel & tours

decks pergolas, small stopping and painting jobs. Ian - the Fixit Man. 40 yrs tradesman. Free quotes. Ph 021 670 770

TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 18570

Eighth Ave between CameronEdgecombe Road Tauranga.

Moving all sorts of household items. Signs will go out at 7.30am July 4.

FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners.

Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz. com and www.kiwikitz.com

and Counselling by experienced therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

avenues

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

AFFORDABLE TRAVEL - Its FREE to join our Travel Club .

Living alone ? Enjoy a day’s outing with like-minded people. Door to Door Service. Phone for your travel guide today. Zealandier Tours 575 6425

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entertainment

lost & found

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

Ph 574 8533 today

FOUND KITTENS, various colours & locations, please call SPCA if you have lost one 578 0245

32 Winchester St, July 4 8am – 12pm. Fabric, craft supplies, toys, household goods.

arts & crafts SCHOOL HOLIDAY CREATIVE WORKSHOPS The holidays are here and it is a great time to come in out of the cold and get creative.

Classes in ceramic painting, mosaics, soap making and fused glass jewellery available these holidays. Ask for a timetable or drop in to our studio. Ph 571.3726 Clay Art Studio, Historic Village 17th Avenue.

bible digest “WITHIN YOUR TEMPLE, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.” Psalm 48:9

cars for sale A NO DEPOSIT DEAL from $50 p/w. Cars, vans, & 4x4s. To find out more txt ‘NEWCAR’ and your name to 9090. Learner licence welcome, with good guarantor.

CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

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gardening A GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, rose pruning, disease/ pest control, garden renovations, lifestyle blocks. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 BE READY for Winter! Lawns mowed, trees/hedges trimmed, palm trees pruned, edging done, general tidy ups, rubbish removal.

Quality work. Ph Steve 571 2295 or 021 0264 8265 GARDENING, housework. If you need help call Jude. $25/Hr. Refs available. Ph 07 281 2389 LAWNMOWING HONEST reliable operator. Mulch or catch + edges done from only $15. Ph/txt Hayden 021 488 219 or 575 9903 PEAVINE, LUCERNE AND MEADOW HAY convectional bales available. Can also be purchased for $10 by the sack full.

Barley straw also available. Ph 533 1922 or www.billwebb.co.nz

livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

Found- tabby female adult cat in Te Puke area Ref: 21915 Ph SPCA 578 0245 Found- Tabby male adult cat in the Hairini area Ref: 21916 Ph SPCA 578 0245 Found- 1 x black female cat and 1 x male cat Waihi area Ref: 21919 21920 Ph SPCA 578 0245 Found- 2x black puppies 1x female 1 x male Bethlehem area Ref: 21921,21922 Ph SPCA 578 0245

mobility MOBILITY FOR ALL disability needs, visit our showroom 29 Burrows St, Tauranga Ph 578 1213 MES “Supporting your Independence” for 12+years.

situations vacant DIESEL FITTER MECHANIC Automotive, Mechanical qualifications, minimum 3 years experience. Full drivers license. email C.V to spautomotive.co.nz

spiritual guidance SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction?

Confused, not sure where you’re heading? Readings, Healings

computer services

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Relax!

Tauranga Computers Ltd

trades & services AFFORDABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE House repairs, spouting/roofing repairs, house painting, general maintenance.

20 years experience. Ph Andy 022 350 0600 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 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 BUILDER LICENSED, new work, renovations, decks, pergolas, roofing & more. Ph 022 121 3356 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 FLOOR & WALL TILER. Over 35 years experience. All tiles, stone & slate. Ph 027 317 9031 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 HANDYMAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE complete bathroom renovations & repairs,

INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTERS AVAILABLE for immediate start. Interior/exterior.

Guaranteed workmanship. For free quotes, Ph Graeme today 022 0466 776 or 07 544 5234 PLASTERER Interior 30+years.

Skimming, walls make good, ceilings, walls, cornice cove, Plasterboard stopping. Small jobs. Free quote. Ph Stan 021 130 2621 ROOF PAINTING and maintenance. Roofs rescrewed.

Waterblasting, moss removal.

Free quotes! Ph Mark 543 3670 or 021 0273 8840 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 ROOFING & SPOUTING Repairs, maintenance & painting by people who know.

Roof Restoration Services.

Ph 027 247 7273

STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs.

Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours “AA” TOUR 1 = The 2015 South Island Spring Tour (many highlights included); Tour 2 = Winter Escape to Waiheke Island. Tour 3 = The Australian Outback Tour (2015).

Tour 4 = Wairarapa Country Tour.

Tour 5 = Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Wellington. Door to Door Service. Free Newsletters. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK TOUR - Door to Door Service, Return Flights, All accommodation, Visit 3 outback Stations, River Cruises, Shows, smokos, dinners, and much, much more. See the Australian Outback....This will be a trip of a life time!! Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 for full details.

THE GREAT NORTH ISLAND TRAIN TRIP, includes door to door service, Auckland to Wellington rail, accommodation in both Auckland and Wellington, private Te Papa museum guided tour, Flights back to Tauranga, and we drop you home again. All dinners.

Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 for full details.

BEST TOUR, BEST PRICE, Best selection of urban and rural gardens for our 20th Taranaki Rhododendron Tour. Also book now for the international musical CATS coming to Auckland. John’s Tours 576 9305 NO.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB. Specialists in fully escorted day,extended tours and shows.

August-Historical Bay of Islands or Napier’s Luxury Homesteads.

September - Memories of Whanganui or Tranz Alpine Express & Wild West Coast.

October -World of Wearable Arts or Forgotten World Rail Carting.

Free Door to door service, Free Colour Brochure. Ph the No8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Emailinfo@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. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450 or text 027 318 5760 www.tfdc.co.nz

wanted A LADY WHO DOES fine baby knitting. I would love to talk with her. Ph 579 1510

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