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Striding away from disaster A fun game of netball turned to disaster for Jess Edkins of Welcome Bay last October. Landing badly on her left foot, she tore ligaments and fractured her foot, needing major surgery. Her surgeon warned she may never run again and could be in pain for the rest of her life. “I was devastated. I was an absolute mess when I was told.� Not one to take things lying down though, Jess has pushed herself in her recovery. She is ruinning in next month’s Auckland marathon to support an Indian orphanage which helps homeless young girls. Read more on Page 8 Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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A selection of rare and endangered species The really big news this week is not the RWC and Tauranga’s pitiful part in it.

Nor is it the government’s scramble to legalise video surveillance of dodgy characters.

The big news, largely missed by the national media, is the revelation by songbird Hayley Westenra that she can hit notes beyond the range of human hearing.

Apparently, only animals can detect these notes.

There are some critics out there who say she should sing in those ranges all of the time.

It could also explain the sudden disappearance of Happy Feet, who, once he was closer to the South Pole, also went to the Deed Poll and changed his name to Unhappy Ears on hearing Ms Westenra’s high notes that only animals can hear. Then clapped his flippers firmly over his unhappy ears and didn’t re-surface.

for France and releasing a cockerel into stadium grounds has become a fan ritual at matches. One French national was arrested for disorderly behaviour and another was evicted from the ground for indecent exposure. He must have really been confused about the ritual of releasing a cock.

Drop the pilot

Police and aviation security went into a tail spin about the actions of a phoney pilot who allegedly tried to gain access to restricted areas of Auckland airport. It’s reported that the poser dressed in an authentic-looking uniform, including a pilot’s cap with a silver winged badge, epaulets and gold bands on the shoulders A half cocked story On the subject of wayward creatures, a French rugby of his shirt and carrying a supporter was caught trying to smuggle a rooster into large black briefcase. Here at RR headquarters we the Napier stadium. Roosters are a national symbol believe the dress up must have been convincing. But the giveaway – he left in a black Hi Ace van with tinted windows. We all know that no self-respecting pilot would be seen in one of those. Nothing less than an Audi would do.

Save the gingas

A horrific report surfaced this week of an evil plan to rid the gene pool of gingas.

It says gingers are being banned from sperm banks because of a policy to keep the ginga gene out of future populations.

This is barbaric. In fact, exactly what Hitler tried to do.

It is time for the rest of us to stand up for

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our ginga brothers and sisters and denounce this nonsense immediately.

I hate to think what the world would be like without our ginger friends. Apart from missing Maggie Barry and a fair percentage of Scotland, there would be no one to pick on.

And guess who would be next in line – dumb blondes.

How boring would the world be if dumb blondes were the first line of victims in cruel jokes?

For starters, they don’t get the joke, therefore there would be little response – just a vague, “huh?”

At least with a feisty ginga, you get an immediate and intelligent response and depending on how far you’ve pushed them, often a good bashing.

Taxing the brain

This, from astute reader Tony, commenting on suggestions that higher income earners should pay even more tax.

• You cannot legislate the poor into

prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity.

• What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.

• The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.

• You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.

• When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them – and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that is the beginning of the end of any nation.

Parting shot

Finally, there’s a bit of speculation that the rivalry between NZ-Aussie is getting out of hand. Here at RR we think it’s all good clean fun and a bit of ribbing between the cuzzies is healthy.

Which reminds me of this story doing the rounds this week from astute reader Peter and about 50 others: An Australian teacher asks her students if they’re Wallabies fans.

Everyone raises their hand except one little girl.

The teacher says “Why aren’t you a Wallabies fan?”

“I am an All Blacks fan.”

The teacher asks why. “Because my mum is an All Blacks fan and my dad is an All Blacks fan, so I’m an All Blacks fan too!”

The teacher says, “That is no reason.

What if your mum was a moron and your dad was a moron, what would you be then?”

“Then I’d be a Wallabies fan.”

Multicultural football tournament in Tauranga While Tauranga is missing out on hosting games in the oval football tournament, the city will have its own multicultural round football event next month instead.

Otumoetai Football Club manager Barry Lusher says the competition, similar to the

Rugby World Cup, has 20 teams representing countries from all over the world.

“The rivalry will no doubt be just as keen, (with) the winning team eligible to compete at the National Multicultural Football finals in Auckland in November.

“However, the emphasis is more on fun and participation,” says Barry.

Organisers of Tauranga’s multicultural five-a-side men’s football tournament are hoping for a bigger event this year and have expanded the competition to be part of a wider community day – featuring multicultural entertainment and food stalls, with other fun activities for the whole family.

Musical and dancing perform-

ances are being put on by ethnic groups along with activities for children.

A feature of the day is the performance of the Tonga Defence Force Brass Band, which was part of the energetic welcome of the Tonga Rugby team at Auckland airport.

Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council president Ewa Fenn says the band will add “a lot of excitement and colour” to he event.

Winners of last year’s inaugural event, the Armazem Football Club – representing Brazil – will be trying to defend their title.

The tournament is at Fergusson Park, Matua from 9.00am on Saturday, October 11.

By Hamish Carter IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission of the publishers. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers. The Weekend Sun takes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all published information however will not be liable in any way for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. In France, to be redheaded is thought to be a very bad fate. Red hair is a genetic mutation. Redheads generally are more numerous in northern latitudes, but also turn up among Hungarians, Egyptians, Israelis and certain Nigerian tribes. In Denmark it is an honour to have a redheaded child. In Corsica, if you pass one in the street you spit and turn around. In Poland, if you pass three red-heads you’ll win the state lottery. Redheads have always been thought untrustworthy. As some claim Judas was red-haired.

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New centre provides ‘real heart’

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Tauranga City Council project manager for city service Cameron Warr and Arataki Community Centre manager Matthew Strange. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

After four years of hard work and community input, the new Arataki Community Centre is preparing for its grand opening.

The building, paid for by the Tauranga City Council and estimated to have cost $2.7million, will be offi cially opening on Thursday, September 29 at 2.30pm.

Council strategic planner Cheryl Steiner says the development of the project, which began in 2008, has a “chequered history”, but with community consultation it has been a successful project.

“We did a lot of consultation about what the community wanted it to look like and what

kind of activities they wanted it to provide.

“I have been in council a long time and I think this has been the greatest partnership in terms of community building.

“The community were confi dent in what they wanted, that they needed this, and worked alongside us in planning, design and providing input in the brief.”

The council has appointed a group of 15 different community representatives to act as an advisory group for the centre.

The group has begun a funding project to develop the facility and the surrounding areas with projects that were identifi ed to need development, such as a skate park extension and a basketball court.

The centre is 600 square metres and has different sized rooms to

provide space for a variety of community activities and meetings.

The centre replaces the former Arataki Hall, which was demolished on the other side of Granada Park.

“There were issues with the physical structure of the previous building,” says Cheryl.

“It came down to a question of whether it was worth it to fi x it up or look at providing something new. Changing the location was also on the cards to bring it to the centre of the park and make it appear like less of a ‘hangout’ at the rear of the park.”

Cheryl says the community pushed for a new centre because residents felt they needed a “community hub and a focal point to give real heart to the community”.

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Doctors’ RWC team call-up Tauranga doctors Neil Matson, Morne du Plessis and Mark Muller have had a front-row seat at Rotorua’s Rugby World Cup matches.

The doctors, who are among the 10-member strong medical team tending to player injuries at the Rotorua games, are expecting to be busy this weekend when the in-form Irish take on the burly Russians.

Dr Matson is expecting a “physical game” from the Russians.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if we are a lot busier with injuries,” he says.

Dr Matson says the first game between Fiji and Namibia was relatively quiet for the team, but they were kept busy at last Wednesday’s Samoa-Namibia game.

There, they stitched up five players and referred three for followup scans.

Instead of a team of one doctor – as is standard for the Bay of Plenty Steamers games, the world cup medical teams comprise three doctors to assist the players, a nurse, a doctor to attend to VIP guests, three surgeons, a dentist, anaesthetist and a match physiotherapist.

Dr Matson says the CentralMed team was invited to help in Rotorua because of its support for the Bay of Plenty Steamers.

Rugby medic team members (from left) Dr Neil Matson, nurse Barbara Davidson and Dr Morne du Plessis feel the game’s pulse with an official Rugby World Cup medical uniform. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Mural festival sketched out Final preparations are underway for Katikati’s mural festival, with plans to hang large colourful painted canvas butterflies along the main street to promote the event.

Festival supporter Pat William, who has organised ‘project butterfly’, says she has been “overwhelmed” with the community support to paint the canvases – they ran out of canvas to paint at the first working bee.

About 50 painted butterflies – measuring up to 70cm in width – will be hung from trees in the heart of Katikati in the next week to draw attention to the upcoming third mural festival.

“I’m aware it’s very easy for strangers to drive through Katikati and not be aware of the mural competition, so it’s all about promotion,” says Pat. Katikati Open Air Art Inc festival committee chairman James Denyer says he expects a top event from October 11-16 – saying everything is coming together for the third mural festival.

He says a highlight this year is having three Australian artists among the nine finalists vying for the $5000 first prize, with murals based on the theme ‘In a land of plenty’.

James says entries were selected based on having artistic quality with a message.

“It’s got to have impact and make people think.

It’s got to be more than a pretty picture.”

The winning mural is to be permanently erected in the town centre, with all other murals auctioned as garden art at Decor Gardenworld in Bethlehem on November 3.

Along with the mural competition there is also a sculpture contest on at the same time, along with a range of other activities as part of the Real Katikati Festival – including performing the play ‘Gallaher’ about Katikati’s original All Black captain Dave Gallaher.

By Hamish Carter

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While Tauranga has been sidelined for the Rugby World Cup, there are rugby connections in town that go back to the very first game of rugby played in New Zealand.

Tauranga resident Glenda Goble, nee Munro, is a direct descendant of Charles John Munro – the man who introduced rugby to New Zealanders.

Charles Munro returned to Nelson in early 1870 after two years education in England, with a copy of the rules of rugby football in his luggage.

The locals were playing a cross between soccer and the Victorian game and took up Charles’ suggestion to try rugby instead. The first game was played in Nelson on May 14, 1870 between a team representing the town and Nelson Boys College.

“Not content with having infected the South Island with his new disease, he was determined to get it across Cook Strait,” says Glenda’s husband Tom Goble.

Charles and 14 teammates established another tradition, the ruby trip; and took passage on a government steamer crossing to Wellington.

There were a few ex-English school boys living in Wellington who had also played rugby before. So after hunting around, Munro was able to raise a team of 15 to whom he gave some instruction.

The only ‘flat’ playing surface they found was in Petone, near where the railway station stands. On September 12, 1870, Nelson defeated the Wellington side by two goals to one. In the early rules a try didn’t win points, just the opportunity for a goal kick.

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‘On your bike’ for the planet

Saving the planet is as easy as riding a bike this weekend, with an international event aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Ride for the Planet on September 24 is part of the Moving Planet worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis. To celebrate, Tauranga City Council has joined forces with organisation ‘Frocks on Bikes’ and is holding a group ride on the day.

Frocks on Bikes organiser Rosie Entwistle says the team is happy to be involved and was

Frocks on Bikes organiser Rosie Entwistle and Tauranga City Council waste minimisation programme leader Kimberly Cleland promote peoplepowered transport.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

approached by the council to get their group together.

“Our group is about promoting a Copenhagen cycle culture, where commuting to work isn’t about wearing Lycra, but encourages cycling for everyone.”

Rosie says the event is a great opportunity to support sustainable transportation in style; “to demonstrate an alternative to driving cars and a fun way to keep fit while wearing everyday clothes”.

“There are great connections (cycle and walk ways) around Tauranga for people-powered transport.

“We want to celebrate these and

show our leaders we need to invest in this infrastructure to support our cyclists, walkers, skaters and scooter users to have safer journeys around our great city.”

The group departs at 11am on September 24 from The Strand waterfront carpark off Dive Crescent to ride over to Mount Drury reserve for a picnic at 12.30pm.

Wear blue, green and white to show support for people-powered transport.

To learn more about the 350 movement go to www.350.org or to learn more about Frocks on Bikes visit frocksonbikes.org

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Bandana quilt support for CanTeen Linda Harper has a creative way to support CanTeen this year, and it doesn’t involve wearing bandanas on your head.

After appealing for bandanas from the public over the last year, Linda is raffling off hand-made bandana quilts with all proceeds going towards CanTeen.

Linda began this project in November last year, appealing to the public to donate their bandanas from previous years.

“You always end up with a bandana a year to support the cause,

but don’t know what to do with them, so I came up with this fun idea to utilise the bandanas,” says Linda.

“I am still getting people dropping them into me after all this time.”

The quilts have been generously made by members of the Tauranga Patchwork and Quilter group.

Linda says she is extremely grateful for their generous work on this project.

The quilts have been gifted to the Tauranga CanTeen branch, which has in turn donated them to cancer patients under their care.

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The other is a Scott Dixon themed one made by Muriel Brown.

The raffle is supported by CanTeen and coincides with their annual CanTeen Bandanna appeal which runs from September 23 to October 9.

The raffles is to be held on Thursday and Friday, September 29 and 30 in the foyer at Tauranga Pak n’ Save (Cameron Road) between 10am and 3pm.

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Helping feathered friends, nesting at home Every spring Chrissy Jefferson is overwhelmed with fledglings – newborn birds which get lost, fall from nests or are orphaned.

Knowing what lies in the weeks ahead, she is calling for volunteers to help her look after the fledglings while they learn to feed themselves.

“At this time of the year we get absolutely inundated with fledglings that have fallen out of nests or been orphaned, but there is no way I can look after them all myself.”

Chrissy runs the Oropi Native Bird Rescue Haven.

She wants to hear from anyone interested in helping out – for what she describes as an “extremely satisfying” experience.

A bird-lover for life, Chrissy says she loves the joy of releasing the birds she has helped raise or heal

from injuries. She has continued her interest in helping birds since emigrating from England 23 years ago, including setting up her Oropi aviary three years ago.

“My father, he was passionate about birds.

He would rescue everything – people used to bring everything to him. So it’s obviously rubbed off on me.

“We’ve got people who have been volunteers for quite some time, but we’ve never got enough.

“We are always looking for people to help by taking care of them at their own home.”

Chrissy says the role is similar to rearing other young animals, with most fledglings requiring feeding every two hours during the day. The birds also need to be kept warm – “a hot water cupboard is ideal”, kept safe from cats and fed – insects or cat food are favourites.

Anyone interested in helping must register with the Holistic Vet Centre, which runs the Animal Rescue Rehabilitation Centre programme treating injured native birds before they are passed on to Chrissy to look after.

Phone Chrissy 07 543 1116 or the Holistic Vet Centre 07 578 7054.

Oropi bird rescuer Chrissy Jefferson needs volunteers to help look after orphaned chicks.

Story: Hamish Carter. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Running for a full recovery From front cover

A freak accident playing indoor netball last year spelled the end of Jess Edkins active sporting life – at least that was her doctor’s assessment.

Jess tore ligaments and fractured her left foot, requiring surgery which left her with screws in her foot.

The Welcome Bay woman says the shocking news that she would never run again made her feel her life was over.

“I was devastated. I was an absolute mess when I was told.

“It was a complete shock and I felt like my entire world was coming apart,

there was nothing to live for.”

However, 11 months later, she is seeking sponsorship to run in the upcoming Auckland marathon.

Her focus is on helping the less fortunate – with sponsorship going to an Indian orphanage of young girls whose families had been attacked and homes burnt down.

The 21-year-old says sport had been her passion from a young age, playing “pretty much every sport” from touch, soccer, basketball, netball and squash, to swimming and running.

After the accident and a few days of self-pity, the devout Christian says she awoke early in the ward watching the sunrise with an overwhelming sense of peace and belief God was

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“I felt like God was saying that everything was going to be alright – but it was still four months before I could walk.”

After four months of pain on the couch during summer, she slowly started walking again in February.

Only eight weeks after a second operation in April to remove screws from her foot, she ran a half marathon.

Feeling blessed with her recovery and with a newfound belief in her ability to achieve her goals, she has set her mind on raising money for the orphanage of 36 under 15-year-olds.

Money raised goes to a new kitchen and other basic necessities. Any money left over goes into an education and training fund to give them better opportunities.

To sponsor Jess email her at: runningforhope@ hotmail.co.nz

By Hamish Carter

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Learning the Kiwi roots of rugby At 23 years of age, a French journalist has the job any young graduate would dream of – following the French rugby team around New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup. Clemence Hiernard is spending two months travelling the country as part of an initiative to strengthen relations and create

opportunities between New Zealand and French rugby clubs and businesses.

In Toulouse, Clemence is journalist and project manager for ‘Groupement de’employers Rugby’.

One of the main objectives of her trip is not only to write about the games for her company’s online news site based in Toulouse, but also learn the roots and practices of New Zealand rugby.

To learn about the different

aspects of New Zealand rugby, Clemence has been visiting local schools and rugby clubs, including a visit to Te Puna Rugby Club in Tauranga. She will be taking what she learns back to Toulouse to teach players in clubs of lower decile areas of France. “France is always really impressed with how New Zealanders regard rugby and we want to learn from that. “We are looking at how kids are trained up and how they are

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Jeanette Nee of Tauranga sent this fantail photo to me recently. I think a little ‘Photo Shopping’ was used, but who cares – it’s awesome! Well done Jeanette.

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Warm greetings for hospital art

Artist Rebecca Meyer, Tauranga Hospital non-clinical support services coordinator Joan Taylor, hospital support services coordinator Georgina Grant and Tauranga Art in Hospital Project co-organiser Mary Hackett look over the cards being sold to help buy more art. Photo by Ross Brown.

A project to add more original art to Tauranga Hospital’s walls is aiming to boost its fundraising with the sale of artistic greeting cards.

Tauranga Art in Hospital Project co-organiser Mary Hackett says hanging the art in the wards gives patients and staff a lift.

The project has included the reframing of the hospital’s art collection and the purchase of more

original paintings for the wards.

Mary says there has been great feedback to the art being at the hospital and is hoping the card sales will help buy more new professional art work for the hospital words.

“We have had very positive feedback from many staff and requests to have art hung in more places than we have art for; hence the fundraising.”

The cards are reprints of original art in the collection by fi ve artists with local connections; Kate Jones

Madill, Rebecca Meyer, Bryce Brown, Graham Crow and Hayley Brown.

The organisers thanked the artists for sponsoring some of the art work costs, and Sun Creative for card design and production.

Packs of fi ve blank cards are being sold for $10 from Eves Real Estate offi ces, from the hospital reception or Credit Union branch, from TradeMe (ref 409178880) or ordered directly at maryhackett@ xtra.co.nz

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Teaching discipline skills to last a lifetime As a six-year-old, Hemi Niha had a dream of one day having his own boxing gym to share his love for the sport.

Years later, his dream has come true and Hemi is now focusing on taking his boxing training into primary and intermediate schools around the Western Bay of Plenty in a programme to teach pupils discipline and self-belief.

Hemi lives and breathes the philosophy he teaches; combining running his own roofing contracting business with instructing in his gym and taking his No Limits youth programme in schools every week.

Forget about the fighting, the great appeal of boxing is the disciplined approach required to succeed.

Hemi, who runs an early morning boxing fitness programme at his gym, recalls how teachers kept telling him they “felt like a million dollars” after the training and wanted their pupils to benefit from the inspiring programme.

Focussed on instilling discipline and the pupil’s full commitment, Hemi’s traditional ‘boot camp’ style programme has struck a chord since introducing it in schools three years ago.

No Limits school boxing programme instructor Hemi Niha and Te Akau ki Papamoa School Year 6 pupil Abbey West. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

“It’s about being able to be confident, making the right decisions, starting the job and finishing it.

“A lot of our people they sort of jump into things and get out of it halfway. With this, when you’re in, you’re in – and you finish it.

“When you ask the teachers at the schools they are always saying ‘Little Johnny, he has changed heaps’ – and it’s all because they get drilled and drilled and when they do well, they do even better.”

Hemi says it is an honour to see the pupils respond so well to the programme and get-

ting so excited about being involved.

“They frenzy to get in here. They absolutely love it and always wanting to get there early.”

At each of the eight schools taking the programme, Hemi teaches groups of 25 hand-picked students.

Te Akau ki Papamoa School deputy principal Sharron Adams says the programme is already producing great results in the few months since starting at the school – with pupils taking the message to heart.

By Hamish Carter

Discovering treasure in Bethlehem The search for the world’s greatest treasure is taking Bethlehem College primary pupils on a voyage around the world in the school’s latest production.

The play ‘Treasure Quest’, written by trainee teacher Rachel McKoy, involves all 451 pupils in the school-wide production being performed next week.

Teacher and Year 6 team leader Rona Wilcox says pupils are working hard to rehearse for the show, which involves Year 5 and 6 pupils in acting roles – while younger students are singing and dancing.

The story revolves around a class project to find the world’s greatest treasure. Incredibly, during their computer

research for their assignment some of play specifically for the school. Rachel has helped Rona the children are sucked into the comorganise the show as part of her teaching experience. puter and find themselves travelling the ‘Treasure Quest’ is being staged at the college Perworld in their quest for treasure. forming Arts Centre September 28-30 from 7pm.

“As the students share their learning back at school with their completed assignment, they finally discover what truly is the world’s greatest treasure,” says Rona.

Rona says it is the first year the Year 1-4 students are also involved in the biannual show and are “very excited” to be involved.

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Magnificent talking machine Elected members had a marathon nine and a quarter hour meeting session on Monday.

The full council agenda wasn’t that big – only 231 pages, but there were some issues that created lengthy debate.

The lengthy debate was strung out by one councillor who seems to occupy 50 per cent of the speaking time.

Relaxed application of standing orders makes for a free flow of ideas and opinions, but it is also open to being taken advantage of and this has developed markedly in the past year. Meetings starting at 12pm and finishing at 9.15pm may not be the best way forward if one person is dominating debate who is not the chairman.

Clubhouse kept

First item was 80 minutes on the Mount Cricket and Hockey Society clubhouse at Blake Park.

Their lease runs out in 2019 and members want to stay and not be part of the new Cricket Pavilion approved for Blake Park.

Ratepayers are putting up some $500,000 for public toilets and changing facilities as part of this new building and the two organisations (Mount Cricket and Hockey, and BOP Cricket) were to come to an agreement over the new format.

Their respective management negotiations did reach agreement, but Mount Cricket and Hockey Society rank and file members rejected this agreement.

They want to remain on their patch.

After much discussion, council agreed to a year-by-year extension to the lease from its 2019 expiry. This will have an effect on development plans for the future of Blake Park.

Tolls going up

Route K tolls will increase from January 1, 2012, to $1.50 for cars and heavy vehicles to $5.

There will be a free tolling period in February for traffic modelling purposes.

This is all part of government and The Agency’s requirements leading up to the expected/anticipated takeover hopefully June 30 next year.

As part of the plan, a proposal to put $300,000 traffic lights in at the Elders Lane/ Moffat Road intersection was lost, but I asked for investigation of a solution to the Cambridge Road state highway intersection at Tauriko, which can be a real shambles at times.

Freedom camping less free

New rules surrounding ‘freedom campers’ were adopted by majority vote.

Catherine Stewart moved for the status quo which was lost.

There are pressure spots that need effective enforcement responses and the new rules provide these.

Up to three vehicles may park overnight at Memorial Park, Greerton Park, Fergusson Park, Marine Park and Waikareao Foreshore Reserve.

There will not be a proliferation of signs banning ‘freedom camping’ and tickets will be issued as a last resort.

Note – in January there were up to 20 mobile homes at a time at Marine Park and one stayed over three weeks. The mower had to mow around it!

done a good job up to the Mount Hot Pools saga in my opinion, but they dropped the ball spectacularly and expensively on this one.

Some elected members were disappointed as the plan evolved that despite repeated assurances that matters like parking were in hand, in fact they weren’t.

The appeal to the Environment Court is stopped.

Who was the boob?

Mobile library off track

In the confidential section of the meeting, council decided by majority not to pursue prosecution of Steve Crowe and his Boobs on Bikes parade. Lengthy debate (again), but Mr Crowe had already been pursued in Auckland and had won.

The law deems this not offensive. You could have a go on technicalities but as Terry Molloy very wisely noted that when you wrestle with a pig you both get dirty and the pig loves it.

Hamilton City just ignored Mr Crowe this year and without attendant media attention apparently the matter just faded away.

As I have noted before this was just a madeto-order free publicity campaign for Mr Crowe and local daily print media fell for it. More fool them.

Time for talk

Tauranga is to join in another talk fest – this time the ‘Upper North Island Strategic Alliance’, an amalgam of Hamilton, Whangarei, Auckland and Tauranga local and regional councils.

Hopefully it will produce something more than most local government talkfests.

Everyone feels good and has a catch-up at these occasions, but rarely produce anything effective for ratepayers.

Hot Pools debate ends

Mount Hot Pools’ proposed expansion is all over. The upgrade of plant and machinery is nearly finished and that will be it. Fallout for TCAL will be significant.

TCAL, which runs the aquatic network has

At other meetings the three year/Ten Year Plan continued. A proposal to can the Mobile Library Service if a sponsor cannot be found will make some $250,000 available to plough into other more effective library resources.

It seems that 45 per cent of this service is to schools which pay nothing for the service even though the government makes provision in their funding for a school library service.

Because school funding is inadequate, schools simply don’t have the money to pay, but ratepayers do not have a responsibility to this either.

It’s just another example of government dodging their responsibilities and off loading onto councils/ratepayers, says Wayne Moultrie.

This is not a cost cutting exercise, but an attempt to better use money within the library service.

Some wag suggested that Steve Crowe be approached for sponsorship – books on bikes.

Museum site in circles

The Museum Trust, a private group set up to pursue a museum for Tauranga, made a presentation to council.

They had requested it be held in confidential so that their business plan could be discussed.

The business plan includes proposals for grants and donations from organisations yet to be approached, which is why it needed to be in confidential, but Murray Guy and others wanted it in open.

The affect of this was that the business plan couldn’t be discussed.

This in turn meant that council/ratepayers’ part in this – provision of a consented museum site had to be tagged.

I moved that any such provision be made subject to staff analysis on the robustness of the business case.

So all that came out of the presentation was that they preferred the Cliff Road site and we will have yet another meeting to discuss the business case.

This week’s mind bender from Albert Einstein: “If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.”

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Shame on you Tauranga City The Rugby World Cup is proving to be a stunning opportunity to showcase our country and our regions.

New Zealanders and tourists alike are just buzzing – everywhere, that is, except in Tauranga.

It is a total disgrace that New Zealand’s fifth largest city and what

should be the country’s tourist mecca, has not embraced this World Cup. There is just no evidence that our city is engaged and we are all the losers from this. This is a disgrace and an embarrassment that will hang over this city for years to come. The blame must land squarely on all Tauranga City Councillors, who were so small minded and penny-pinching

that they wouldn’t fund the promotion of this city. It is no good asking councillors to wake up – because they are comatose and have no strategic thinking in their armoury.

Tauranga has plenty of inspirational people who work tirelessly to put our city on the map and in this I commend Andrew Coker and Priority One. You don’t have to agree with

all of their ideas, but at least they are thinking laterally and not out of self-interest.

It is time for the mayor to step up and show real leadership. It hasn’t been easy for him, with a dysfunctional council last triennium – and not much better today – but if we are to move ahead we need visionaries leading us.

Plan B: ‘We can be thankful the council had a back-up plan waiting in the pipeline’ strategy and forum that allows them to develop their planning with the people rather than in secret.

Alternative plans for the harbour for all the people of the Bay have been discussed in the forums – so all that

As I mentioned last week, the Kauri Point Boat Ramp was up for consultation with Maori for their approval.

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it needed now is for Western Bay District Council to take their place in the Integrated Harbour Management Strategy planning that they initiated in 2008.

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Padding up for new season With spring in the air, it won’t be long before the thud of leather on willow reverberates around Bay of Plenty cricket grounds and Katikati Cricket Club is sending out the call now to all interested players.

Registration day is held at Katikati College sports field on Sunday, September 25 from 1-3pm.

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The club is going from strength to strength and looking forward to a successful 2011/2012 to build on the good work done last season.

Players old and new are invited to sign up for the new season and be ready for practice sessions and coaching leading into the new season starting soon.

All Katikati School and College players, as well as the men’s Reserve and B Grade members, can get their registration sorted quickly and easily and at the same time enjoy a bit of fun.

There are cricket-themed games with prizes for the youngsters, a chance for the boys and girls to have a go at bowling out a reserve team member to win a prize, a sausage sizzle, a cricket bat raffle and more.

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The Certificate offers a one year programme that trains students to work as a fitness instructor or personal trainer.

Peter Sommers, group leader sport and recreation, says the course is really hands on,

with a terrific atmosphere and vibe to the programme.

“The course is REPs accredited which means graduates can end up working in gyms both locally and internationally.

“After this one year of intensive training they are ready to be employed – employers are looking for someone that can hit the ground running and our graduates deliver that.”

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Peter says the range of topics taught over this period are varied, including anatomy,

health, coaching, and exercise science.

“There is a strong industry placement in this course with 350 hours of industry experience as well as a research piece.

“The course is heavily linked with Sport BOP, Netball BOP, surf life saving and more.

“Students often go on to become sports development officers, sports coordinators, coaches and it also acts as a pathway to become a PE teacher.”

The polytechnic boasts a fully functioning gymnasium, with strength and cardio area, a 25m fully heated natural swimming pool, indoor dance studio and two sports science labs – with all areas New Zealand Academy of Sport accredited.

Spring race takes wind Tauranga windsurfers are holding a spring race this weekend, marking the start of the new season.

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Live for activity Part of last year’s Fulton Hogan Corporate Challenge.

Live to Play month is nearly here, with more than 90 activities and events available throughout the month of October.

The month is packed with events and activities to encourage people across the community to be more active and provide opportunities to explore the great parks, reserves and facilities Tauranga has on offer.

Live to Play month kicks off with the Fulton Hogan Corporate Challenge on The Strand at 3pm Friday, September 30.

Corporate teams battle it out in this annual event to take home the title.

On Saturday, October 1, head down to The Lakes for Family Fun Orienteering.

Suitable for all the family, come down at 9.30am to the Recreational Oval on Double Bay Road and have a go at an orienteering course.

Make a morning of it and bring down a picnic for afterwards.

To finish off the weekend, the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is holding a ‘have a go’ day on Sunday, October 2 starting at 9.30am at the Mount Surf Club on the main beach.

Have a go at board and ski paddling, row a surf boat and kids beach flags and there is a treasure hunt, rides, sausage sizzle and more. Tauranga City Council, Sport Bay of Plenty, YMCA and Tauranga Leisure have teamed up with major sponsor Cooney Lees Morgan and supporters Classic Hits and the BOP DHB for the sixth year to deliver Live to Play month.

This is a just a taste of what is available throughout Live to Play month.

To get the full list of what is happening next weekend and for the rest of the month, pick up your free calendar from Sport Bay of Plenty or your local library or visit www.sportbop.co.nz

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Fun runners are eager to support a good cause.

Looking for a diversion from the rugby or something to do in between games? Here’s a great way to spend a Saturday morning.

The Te Puke Baptist Church is holding its annual Oktoberfest gala and Fun Run, where there is a range of

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After the pressure of organising all your wedding details and making sure everything runs smoothly on the big day, it is good to have a relaxing honeymoon to unwind.

Pacific island resorts are always a good bet says United Travel Katikati consultant Julia Broadley-Ryan.

She says good places to consider are any resorts on the Yasawa Island in Fiji.

“They are all quite small – usually between six and 12 bures – so that helps makes them a more intimate getaway.

“The Yasawas are small islands with absolutely lovely beaches. It’s a gorgeous place to unwind and there is also the advantage of being able to do a food package.”

Julia says choosing a resort that includes food or activities in the total price is another

great option for couple’s budgeting for wedding expenses.

She says another Pacific option that is popular is for couples holding the wedding in the islands is Rarotonga. After the wedding, the couple usually leaves the wedding party behind to go elsewhere for their honeymoon.

Other great honeymoon options she suggests are the Maldives’ Islands “for those wanting to spend a little more” or Club Med resorts.

Julia says the Club Med resorts – such as those in Bali and Phuket – are great for the more active or sporty couples who will enjoy the wide range of actitivies they offer.

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Live wedding under the blossoms After an extensive competition to find the deserving couple, Greerton Mainstreet is hosting a live public wedding as part of the Greerton Village cherry blossom festival.

The competition, held in February, involved couples writing into Mainstreet to tell their engagement story and how they met.

Greerton Mainstreet manager Victoria Thomas says winning couple Dione Martin

and Scott Thompson were chosen – and stood out for their dedication to get married.

“They didn’t see this as just an opportunity. They really wanted to get married and circumstances had prevented it from happening before. They are really excited about it.”

The wedding components are being put together by Greerton retailers, including Vanilla Bridal for the wedding dress and Artisan jewellers.

The wedding begins at 1.30pm on September 24 in Greerton Village, with the public asked to gather at 1pm.

The carnival-type festival begins at 10am and has a host of live entertainment before and after the wedding. The free family entertainment schedule includes live music, bouncy castles, live Zumba demonstrations, the Greerton Lions Raffle wheel and Money Trees for sale, Japanese Taiko Drummers on show, Brazilian Capoeira demonstrations, Balloon Artists, Stilt walkers, Tauranga Samba and a special first-time appearance in public from the Pacific Pirates – who are entertaining with hilarious street theatre.

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Tips for wedding suit hire Hiring suits can be a fun, painless process, but without some preparation it could end in disaster.

Tim from Frank Casey suit hire says allow plenty of time for trying on and deciding the right combination of suits and accessories to complement your bride, wedding party and style of wedding.

Virtual model

The different styles come in complete size ranges for your ease of selection and the trained staff specialise in formal attire. If any of your groomsmen, father of the bride and groom, ushers, MC, page boy or family members are unable to attend the initial fitting, Tim says they can measure them at a later date at their convenience.

Frank Casey suit hire also has a special online option with a ‘virtual

model’, which you can “select and dress” as many times as you like to find the preferred outfit.

Be prepared

Tim’s main suggestion is to be prepared: Book your suits two to three months before the wedding date to ensure garments are available and also for peace of mind.

But it is not just about the suit.

Frank Casey also has a large range of accessories available to help achieve a style unique to the wedding. They can even help coordinate colours with the bride and bridal party – they just require a sample of their fabric.

Frank Casey offers an accessory making service for ties, bow ties, cravats, euro-ties, waistcoats and cummerbunds.

Several different styles of shoes are also available for hire.

Finding freedom in event planning Dress up a venue, give it a theme and let someone else take care of all the preparation work.

have varied from a fourth of July party at the USA Embassy in Wellington, corporate Christmas parties, dinner parties and even an Indian wedding for a guest list of 350 people.

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Freestyle Events is an event planning/hire business, which takes all the hassle out of hiring, organising and decorating a wedding or corporate function.

After shifting from Wellington with her husband two years ago, owner Rochelle Free has her bearings and is setting up her successful business in Tauranga.

With a comprehensive showroom of glassware and crystal to hire, Rochelle also facilitates with outside contractors to ensure events go off without a hitch.

“I can do as little or

as much as the client requires,” says Rochelle.

“Sometimes they just want to hire the decorations and set things up themselves, other times, they want everything done for them.

“I work in conjunction with caterers, florists, photographers, venues, lighting and sound engineers, and anyone else they require leading up to and on the day.”

Rochelle’s functions

just one point of contact for everything.

“The client is only ever dealing with one person and dealing with the same person each time – I will stay around at the function until I know everything is going well.

“I love organising all kinds of functions, and each one is a fantastic experience.

“I get a real sense of

joy when I see my clients and guests having a great time.”

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“Selling quality business is what I do best, so well in fact that I am seriously short of good quality businesses to offer our long list of pre qualified purchasers.”

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in real estate, you need to enrol now into the National Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) Level 4 programme.

Real Estate programme coordinator Lyall Winter says “All new salespeople must complete the National Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) and be licensed in order to work in the industry.

This is the last full time programme remaining this year. The programme begins on 3 October and it will take you 12 weeks to complete.

The programme consists of four

main course areas. Students learn about the legislative environment, appraisal, marketing, and land ownership and transfer which equips them with the necessary skills to be successful in real estate industry.

“Students attend class two days a week but most of the programme is delivered online supported by experienced tutors” explains Lyall.

There is also a part time option as well which is delivered online. ”This is becoming more popular as many students cannot commit to full time study” said Lyall.

Online classes start on the first

and third Monday of each month with individual students setting their own completion time within a maximum of 30 weeks.

“Recent classes show that the industry often appeals to women who want a career that allows some flexibility to be involved in other non-work activities such as children’s schooling” says Lyall.

In 2012, it is likely the current fees will be increased substantially and the duration of the programme will take longer to complete. If you have an interest in completing this programme, it makes sense to complete it this year.

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Financial aid for student musicians Tauranga Boys’ College is holding an exciting night of entertainment, showcasing its talent musicians and performers.

An Evening at the Theatre on September 29 sees a range of musicians performing, as well as some guest artists from the community.

Highlights include rock band Eyes of May, which placed at the regional Smokefree Rockquest, with lead singer and songwriter Braydon Jeffery perform-

ing as a solo act, the barbershop chorus which placed seventh in New Zealand and the talented Heremia Taingahue, who was last seen dazzling audiences at the Tauranga Boys’ and Girls’ College musical Grease earlier this year.

The evening will act as the school’s major fundraiser for the arts. Tickets can be bought at the Tauranga Boys’ College office or ordered over the phone 578 4029. The evening begins at 6.30pm at the Graham Young Youth Theatre.

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A website’s two key success factors With people flocking to the internet to conduct research, request information and shop online, it is vital business owners understand how to use their website as a powerful sales and marketing tool.

So where do you start? The good news is when it comes to online success, there are only two key factors to focus on: The first of these is the number of unique visitors – or people – who come to your website. The second is your conversion rate – that is, the percentage of visitors who buy something from you or make an enquiry.

Your ability to influence these two factors for your own website comes down to the two ‘P’s’ of website success – ‘Promotion’ and ‘Persuasion’.

The promotion of your website directly influences visitor numbers and the persuasion of these visitors will determine your conversion rate.

When it comes to where to put your energy, persuasion should always come first.

Unfortunately, many people fall into the trap of spending lots of money on promoting their website

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and watch in sorrow as the website fails to persuade anyone to buy or show any interest in their products or services.

It’s like turning on the tap with a leaking hose and lamenting the lack of water at the other end. Fix the hose first, then turn on the tap.

If you’re wondering what makes a persuasive website, then stay tuned. During the coming weeks, we will explore this further so you can turn your website into a persuasive part of your marketing mix before you start focusing on its promotion.

Michelle Whitmore is this region’s eBusiness Consultant for Zeald, voted Best Web Developer 2011 NetGuide Web Awards.

Clubhouse stays on Blake Park The Mount Cricket and Hockey Society has won its fight to keep its Blake Park clubrooms.

The club was to be removed from Blake Park when its clubhouse lease expired in 2019. The society would then share the BOP Cricket Trust’s new pavilion.

The arranged marriage didn’t please either of the parties.

It was going to interfere with the BOP Cricket Trust plans and the cricket and hockey society would be there on sufferance; they would be unable to use the pavilion whenever it was booked out for any other purpose.

They were forced into it by the Tauranga City Council which threatened to stop the entire project by delaying consent.

If the trust doesn’t start building the new pavilion this year it will lose $1 million in TECT funding.

The society and the trust provided the required memorandum of understanding, but the 400 strong society membership sent vice president Bill Webb

along to the city council meeting this week to tell councillors it is not happy about it, and that they oppose being forcibly moved against their wishes.

Bill reminded the council that unlike the Greerton Swimming Club, the Mount Soccer Club, Arataki Rugby Club and the Papamoa Sports Club; the Mount Cricket and Hockey Society has never defaulted or required a ratepayer bail out.

Under a previous arrangement, the council earmarked $240,000 for the clubhouse’s redevelopment upon the expiry of the lease.

It took about two hours of discussion in the city council chambers, but the society got what it wants.

It can stay in its clubhouse until the lease expires or it’s required to move because of new hockey turfs.

It can remain on for up to another 10 years after 2019, while arrangements are made to move the top half of the clubhouse up beside the club cricket ovals on the park.

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Celebrating Maori youth Acknowledging Maori youth achievement is the focus of Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society for this year’s Inaugural 2011 Tauranga Moana Rangatahi Awards.

Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society – the leading host on behalf of the three iwi of Tauranga is having a gala dinner and awards evening at Hangarau Marae on Saturday, October 29, with youth being recognised formally for their achievements.

Commencing with a powhiri at 4pm, the awards ceremony follows at 6.30pm.

Pam Bidois from Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society Inc and member of the organising committee is delighted with the amount of nominations received in the last two months.

“We’ve received nominations for all categories which is just fantastic and it reaffirms the point I made earlier that we really do have incredibly talented rangatahi here in Tauranga Moana.

“The 60-plus nominations we have is evidence of that.”

The categories are: Sports, education, Te Reo Maori me ona Tikanga, visual or media arts, performing arts, disability, pathfinder, leadership, kapa haka, contribution to others, and the community and special recognition.

Local and international entertainer Ria Hall and Mahara Nicholas, who has recently returned from a Pacific voyage, will feature during the celebrations.

Tickets are now available for purchase from the three Runanga Iwi offices at $40 per adult and $20 per child 13 and under.

Committee member Michelle Reihana with the Te Ara Kitea and Te Tihi o te Matauranga. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Encouraging confidence in Te Reo The 46th annual Nga Whakataetae Manu Korero a-Motu secondary schools speech competitions are being held in Mount Maunganui this year.

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The national finals are being hosted by the Te Moana a Toi National Organising Committee, a collaborative working group of community members, iwi representatives and secondary teachers of the Maori Language Teachers’ Associations from Tauranga and Mataatua ki te Rawhiti.

The contests are intended to encourage the development of skills and confidence of Maori students in spoken English and Maori, noting the Maori sections are open to all students, but the English sections are confined to Maori students only.

In addition to the 56 speakers that will be contesting, organisers anticipate hosting up to 5000 students, teachers and supporters from throughout the country.

The contests take place at the TECT Arena at Baypark, Mount Maunganui.

• Tuesday, September 27, – powhiri • Wednesday, September 28 – Senior English and Maori prepared and impromptu speeches • Thursday, September 29 – Junior English and Maori prepared speeches For general inquiries, contact: • Aramahou Ririnui (national coordinator), Tauranga Boys’ College phone 07 578 4029 ext 834 or email a.ririnui@tbc.school.nz • Arona Jacob (project co-manager), phone 07 575 3096 ext 858 or email aronaj@mmc.school.nz • Dee Reid (project co-manager), phone 027 252 7191 or email dreid@waikato.ac.nz

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Fresh and convenient salmon Regal Marlborough Salmon’s new twin pack salmon slices are a great way to keep food fresh and, with a variety of sizes, there’s less mess and no reason for waste.

The great thing about twin packs is you can keep the second one for later – if you can resist – and with two easy meals in one packet, households get more options to choose the right size and flavour for the occasion.

New thermo packaging also makes Regal Marlborough Salmon twin packs easier to open and store. Omega 3-rich Regal Marlborough Salmon deserves to be an integral part of family dishes – for snacking or even a great item for family picnics or packed lunches.

One slice of this salmon has the required daily intake of Omega 3.

Health experts agree it’s important to have salmon on your weekly shopping list to ensure the family gets fresh, healthy fish on a regular basis.

New Zealand Regal king salmon is one of the best natural sources of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are the healthy oils that are vital for life and good health and can help to maintain a healthy heart and brain.

The New Zealand Suggested Dietary Targets for the long chain Omega 3s for optimal health are a mere 430mg a day for women and 610mg for men. By including 15 grams of Regal Marlborough Salmon into your day, you get your recommended daily intake of Omega 3s with ease – that’s only one slice.

Regal Marlborough Salmon twin-packs come in two different sizes and two varieties; 2x50g and 2x100g cold smoked slices pack and 2x100g pastrami pack.

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Spring between winter and summer As daylight saving looms and the weather gets warmer, there is the between season of spring.

I see the first shoots of asparagus are in store at a high price – so I’ll leave the

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asparagus custard tarts for another day.

Instead, we will talk about the perfect food for this time of the year; warm salads. Not enough of us are eating salad as a main option – instead opting for bread, chips, potato or rice. As my research has found, many people are eating unhealthy hurried lunches; a mountain of bread rolls, sandwiches, pies and fries. Then there is the healthy sushi – don't get me started.

How about instead a Cajun beef salad. This most popular one I have created is a true fusion dish. From the rustic Italian-style rosemary potatoes, Cajun style spices, seared baby onion, garlic aioli, yoghurt, fresh salad greens and prime beef. This dish is a great main meal or starter and it goes very well with a pinot noir.

Cajun Beef Salad Serves 4

Ingredients Rosemary potatoes 3 large Argia potatoes 2 stalks rosemary Salt and Pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 sirloin steaks trimmed and cut into strips 6-8 pickling onions Garlic yoghurt aioli 2 egg yokes 3 small garlic cloves 1/4 litre olive oil Lemon juice to taste 1/2 litre cannola oil 1/2 litre Greek yoghurt Cajun spice rub 1 Tbsp thyme 1 Tbsp rosemary, dried then crushed 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp of chilli powder

Salad greens Mixed salad leaves Cucumber slices Tomato quarters Balsamic vinaigrette 1 cup salad oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp mustard Method Scrub potatoes well cut into cubes, season with olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary, bake in the oven till well roasted – about 25 minutes.

Make the aioli by blending the egg yokes, garlic cloves and lemon juice together in a blender and slowly adding the olive and canolla oil – work into a mayonnaise, being careful to slowly add the oil to emulsify the mix. Once you have a thick mayonnaise, stir in the yoghurt.

Mix the salad greens together with the balsamic vinaigrette and place on plates. Cut the onions length ways, toss in hot pan then add some rosemary potatoes. Peel off any burnt onion skin, add strips of beef and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir fry quickly on a high heat and place hot mixture around salad greens. Dress the salad with yoghurt garlic aioli and your warm Cajun beef salad is ready to devour.

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Healthy recognition for early childhood centres Topkids Waihi Road and ABC Bellevue Montessori are being congratulated as the fi rst early childhood centres in Tauranga to achieve the highest level of the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart Award.

The Healthy Heart Award provides recognition from the Heart Foundation that a centre provides an environment where healthy choices around nutrition and physical activity are seen by the children as ‘normal’.

Early childhood centres across the Bay of Plenty are taking advantage of the resources and support offered by the Heart Founda-

tion to set children on the path to healthy living.

To achieve the award, centres must meet criteria around policy, food, physical activity and learning activities. Activities such as vegetable gardening, food preparation, art, stories and games send consistent healthy messages to the children.

“It’s amazing how much impact doing the Healthy Heart Award has had on our centre and its whanau,” says Topkids Waihi Road manager Kelly Patchett.

ABC Bellevue Montessori Centre director Michela Homer says the whole process has been very exciting and everyone has learned a lot.

“All of us, staff and children, have worked hard towards this goal so we are thrilled to have achieved this recognition from the Heart Foundation.

“Children now tend their own centre gardens and have loved harvesting their capsicum, tomatoes, celery, lettuce and courgettes.”

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“It has guided us to provide the message of a healthy lifestyle in everything we do, from the food we provide, to how we celebrate birthdays and in our learning and physical activity, just to name a few areas.”

Heidi Prebble of ABC Bellevue Montessori.

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The Good Food Trading Co has the ultimate answer to a quick impressive dinner for those unexpected guests: Lamb scotch racks – produced by Harmony Meats.

These organic racks are simply delicious and can be served in many ways.

Ideal on the barbecue or add your favourite rub and grill, my favourite way to serve them is with a polenta crust. This quick and easy crust is made by using mushroom polenta – also available at The Good Food Trading Co in Mount Maunganui. Simply mix some of the polenta with parmesan, chopped parsley and lemon zest, then lightly oil your scotch rack and roll it in the polenta mixture, grill or pan fry in a little oil.

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Heart Foundation Health Promotion coordinator Sandy Ritchie says ‘Get it right for under fi ves, get it right for life’, is a slogan they often use.

“It’s amazing to not only see the great work the centres are doing, but also how much the children understand about good health.

“It sets them up to make healthier choices for life.”

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focus Te Puke All separately rateable properties in the Te Puke and Maketu wards pay this charge (commercially-zoned properties in the Te Puke Community Board area are required to pay an additional rate) which is used to fund the promotion of Te Puke.

What do they all mean and which ones am i required to pay?

gibraltar Water Scheme This charge is paid by all properties receiving water from the scheme as identified by the scheme's directors.

Rates are Council's main source of income for providing and maintaining essential services for residents throughout the District. Our rating system is designed to provide for both District-wide and localised activities. Localised activities are typically defined by an area of benefit. This generally includes those properties that could benefit from the services being provided.

katikati Promotion All separate rateable properties in the Katikati Ward pay this charge (commercially-zoned properties in the Katikati Community Board area are required to pay an additional rate) which is used to fund the promotion of Katikati.

every property owner pays the following rates and charges - collectively these make up District-wide rates:

katikati Resource Centre Charge Properties in the Katikati and Waihi Beach wards are required to pay this charge to fund the operation of this community facility.

general Rate The District Rate is based on capital value and is used to cover costs associated with the day-to-day running of Council operations. uniform annual general Charge (uagC) For every rateable property, owners are required to pay a UAGC - for 2011/2012 this is $175.00. This money is used for the same purposes as District Rates.

District Library Charge Every property owner pays this charge, which is used to fund library services throughout the District.

Roading

Every property owner pays a Roading Rate and a Roading Charge. Rural property owners are also required to pay a Rural Works Charge, which is used to fund roading projects in rural areas.

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Environmental Protection Charge

This is a fixed charge per property. The income is used to pay for Council initiatives to protect the environment and community health, including a proportion of wastewater and solid waste costs and environmental planning.

Depending on where your property is situated, you may also be required to pay one or more of the following:

Community board Rate

You are required to pay this rate if your property is located in a Community Board area. It is a fixed charge on each rating unit within that Community Board area.

Community hall If you live in the vicinity of a community hall, this is the amount you pay to cover ongoing operating and maintenance costs.

katikati Town Centre Development Property owners in Katikati Ward are required to pay this charge to fund town centre activities.

Omokoroa greenwaste This is a fixed charge per property in the Omokoroa Community Board area to fund the greenwaste disposal facility.

Omokoroa Town Centre Property owners in the Omokoroa Community Board area are required to pay this charge to fund town centre activities.

Pukehina beach Protection Charge Pukehina property owners are required to pay this charge to fund Pukehina Beach protection works.

Pukehina Development fund Pukehina property owners are required to pay this charge for the development of infrastructure.

Recreation

If your property is located in Katikati, Te Puke or Maketu ward, you are required to pay this charge to cover costs of swimming pools in your area.

Resort Pacifica Capital Sewerage Charge Every separate rateable property within Resort Pacifica is required to pay this charge to enable connection to Council's sewerage reticulation system.

Solid Waste This is a fixed charge per property, based on location. It covers costs for solid waste facilities across the District, including transfer stations and ongoing remedial work at closed refuse tip sites.

Stormwater You are required to pay a stormwater charge if your property is situated in a defined stormwater catchment.

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Subdivision Charge This is a fixed charge on properties in the process of being subdivided, as at 30 June each year. For information on financial contributions associated with subdivision, please refer to fees and charges information available on Council’s website or at any of Council’s offices.

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Talisman Drive Development Charge Property owners in Katikati Ward are required to pay this charge to cover works associated with the development of Talisman Drive.

Te Puna Library All properties in the Te Puna school catchment area are required to pay this charge, which contributes to operating costs of the Te Puna library.

Waihi beach Coastal Protection Charge Depending on the location of a property in the Waihi Beach Ward, property owners will be required to pay the following charges: • Beach front behind the rock revetment, in the defined area of benefit: $1,376.00.

• In the defined area of benefit for dune work: $648.00.

• In the defined area of benefit for dune works and Three Mile Creek works: $641.00.

• Beyond the defined areas of benefit: $10.00.

For more information on these charges please refer to Council’s website: www.westernbay.govt.nz/Major-Projects/

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Waihi Land Drainage Properties in the Little Waihi area, which benefit from drainage works, pay this charge.

Water and Wastewater If your property receives Council water and/or wastewater services, or is located in an area where these services are available, you are required to pay a service/availability charge.

Wilson Road upgrade This is a charge on all properties in the Waihi Beach Ward and an additional charge on commercial properties in the Wilson Road area.

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Enjoy summer safely for your skin Summer in the Bay always promises those long days filled with fishing, swimming in the surf, breakfast on the deck and reading in the hammock.

We Kiwis love the great outdoors and that is one of the reasons we have such a high rate of melanoma and other skin cancers.

The detection of these skin cancers always seems to increase during the summer period, so make sure you have any unusual or changing Dr Amy Stanway. skin lesions

checked by an expert and follow simple precautions to limit your skins’ sun exposure during the warmer months.

Clothing, including a hat, that reduces the amount of exposed skin is usually the most reliable form of sun protection and allows you to continue your all day activities in the sun with less risk.

Clothing that carries an SPF rating or densely woven clothing is best. Cover your shoulders, back and chest and save your strappy dresses for evening barbecues. Sun block provides useful short-term protection for those areas that can not be practically covered with clothing.

The heat in the middle of the day helps us to keep exercise to the early morning or early evening hours, which also reduces sun exposure. Consider doing the same for other activities such as sports games, picnics, beach trips, swimming and visits to the park with the kids.

If sitting outside, do so under an umbrella or tree if available. Put a shade sail over children’s play areas and pools. Summer is for enjoying; do it safely.

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Seeing the good and the bad If you look for the beautiful, you will find it. - Ron Atchison If I am distracted by the difficulties in my life, it is harder to see what is beautiful. The filters – those things I am worried about – that I put before my eyes cause my perception to be distorted.

Difficulties will always be there in some form – it is how I deal with them and whether I choose to let

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Easy diet that lets you eat food Healthy Inspirations, an integrated weight loss company, is launching a programme they believe is the new answer for women looking to change the shape of their body.

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“In our experience, women are more successful in losing weight and keeping it off if they don’t follow a diet programme that doesn’t mean they have to change their lifestyle dramatically.

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Fine tuning your supplements The majority of people who call me are using natural health supplements. The most common are Omega 3 Fish oil and some form of vitamin mixture.

As part of any initial conversation I always ask about any supplements or remedies a person is using. For the most part, people are taking things that are beneficial. The other day I had a call from someone who really surprised me. She had a complex range of health problems and she had been essentially taking all the nutrients I would have recommended. All I needed to do was fine tune her excellent programme.

Most people I speak to have a good idea of what they are trying to achieve with supplements and have generally adopted part of the necessary solution. A common example

would be taking fish oil and glucosamine for osteoarthritis. Both are really positive steps. The fish oil helps to reduce joint inflammation and the glucosamine helps with cartilage function. What is often missing though are the antioxidants that deal with the underlying disease process.

The frustrating aspect of a partial solution is that you get partial results. Sometimes it is just a matter of changing dosages appropriate for age, weight and severity. So often I speak to people taking a low dose of fish oil and comment that when our mothers and grandmothers gave us cod liver oil it was by the teaspoon – which is 5mls. When taking fish oil capsules, generally we need around this level. Taking well-formulated supplements can make an incredible difference to your health. The main reason is we can target specific amounts of nutrients at exactly the

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I recently watched a child of 14 months pick up a block, hold it in one hand and start to press on it repeatedly with her thumb.

It took me a little while to work out that she was texting.

When my children were young they used to talk into the block pretending it was a phone.

Is it an indication that that electronic communication may actually in the future contribute to the decline of conversation?

Children are incredibly infl uenced by what they see and hear as they grow and develop.

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Electronic media in particular has a signifi cant impact today on young children’s lives as evidenced by children’s play and how they are making sense of their world.

We live in an electronic age; we can’t get away from it.

Children today are growing up in an electronic media environment, they are familiar with equipment that I struggle with as an adult and both quickly master the use of and engage with it more readily today than many of my peers.

Children, however, are especially vulnerable to electronic media and its messages both visual and audio as they

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While some electronic media can be educational, many children spend too much time in front of a television, computer, cell phone screen and game monitors.

Research studies show that too much television viewing can have adverse affects, such as more violent and aggressive behaviour, poor school performance, obesity, early sexual activity, and drug or alcohol use.

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Children today simply aren’t engaging in the activities they need to help them develop their bodies and brains when they watch television.

Young children need to “explore, move, manipulate, smell, touch and repeat as they learn”.

“Children are going to school unable to sit still and concentrate because they haven’t mastered balancing.

“Studies have found that watching television does not increase attention, promote social skills, or foster creative play.”

It is still important that older children continue to engage in play, sporting activities, and talk with other children and adults for healthy development.

Children who watch too much TV or engage with other forms of electronic media have less time for these activities.

Language skills are best developed through interactions with others in conversation and play.

These interactions develop the important social skills of conversation and language around negotiation, compromise and cooperation all necessary for them to sustain relationships as adults. Excessive television watching can impede this development.

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Young children are particularly vulnerable to the infl uence of commercial advertising.

They do not have the capacity to evaluate it critically and as a result parents are pressured to buy products such as cereal and toys.

The problem of obesity has risen and television watching consumes only a few more calories than sleeping.

Children who watch too much television don’t get as much physical activity and don’t explore new activities.

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The party rolls on But the circus stays in Tauranga

The comments and accusations have been flowing on Sunlive – just like the beer around the rest of the country – about the “Cup” look at the mainland: debacle, or lack of it. Nelson, Trafalgar Park.

Interest already high for summer holiday airshow

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Enquiries about tickets and trade sites have been flooding in to the organisers since the airshow was launched in July. Food and beverage sites were sold out by the end of July and more than half the sites available have been booked in some other categories.

The Trade Fair and the family

entertainment component of the airshow is organised by members of the Rotary Club of Tauranga – Te Papa. A Rotary liaison member of the airshow’s management committee, Jerry Cowper, reported at a recent meeting that almost all the automotive trade sites were sold and sites for aviation businesses and boats and RVs were at the halfway point.

Trade sites can be booked on the airshow website www.tcas. co.nz or www.classicflyersnz.com – airshow tab. For more information phone Jerry 027 634 7239.

Advance tickets for the airshow are now available, either on the website or at The Bunker Shop

at Classic Flyers NZ. The 2012 airshow has been expanded to feature two distinct flying displays on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Saturday programme is shorter than the Sunday programme and organisers have set ticket prices to reflect this. The trade sites and family entertainment is available all day on both days.

Purchasers of Gold Pass tickets can expect to enjoy shaded seating in a marquee, access to a grandstand, food and beverages.

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Too bloody late now I say. Tauranga has not only missed the boat, but has fallen off the wharf and no matter what we do, the boat is not going to turn around. So, like the boss and I are doing, we are travelling to a few party venues and the boss is spending his dollars in other cities, (well the ones he does not spend on me), shame, but there you have it.

To be sure, there has been some great sights to behold; particularly the Emerald Isles giving the convicts a spanking. The boys from across the ditch played like they still had the old ewes back legs still in their gumboots.

To continue with the review of the venues, lets

The boss has been to this stadium many a time and it is a great place to watch the game and the ‘Lira’ and the ‘Rouble’ would have been pouring into the Nelson economy this week. I always thought Nelson was about five years in development behind Tauranga, how wrong

can a dog be?

Christchurch. Sorry, but I have to give this place an honourable mention, no games, but it is not their doing, keep the spirit Christchurch.

To continue my review of the venues, visit www.sunlive.co.nz to read about how the mainland stadiums have stacked up.

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The ref was right!

Where is Tauranga’s fan base?

Tauranga City Councillors are under increasing pressure to create a Fan Base for the Rugby World Cup. What is wrong with these guys? They had four years to get something into place. We are the fifth largest city in the country. You have little townships dotted up and down the country doing more than us.

I am embarrassed when tourists come into my restaurant asking where the Fan Base is.

Thankfully we have people like Amy

Porter and Melanie Cottingham from Real Fest New Zealand, but on their shoestring budget, with NO financial backing from Council, the best they can do is one weekend a month during the Rugby World Cup. What did City Hall do, ‘they brought some flags’. This is a rugby mad country hosting the Rugby World Cup. Come on Mayor and Councillors!

Coming from Communistic descent, One thing There is still time to do something. Just could be said the leaders of that country/region/state pretend it’s election year.

John Harvey, Tauranga. they got things done right or wrong, ethically and morally or the opposite.

If they wanted to build something they would do it whether it was a prison , bridge, road, hospital, school, a library or even sport stadiums, on the other side of I support Carol in everything she has the coin, if they wanted to shoot you? said, especially her last two ‘Talks’ in What I was proposing, is it possible, similar to AuckThe Weekend Sun on September 9 and land, Under Rugby World Cup Legislation can the 16. We all need to do more and contact Government take over here, so we can get out of this the Government about the issues.

Dilly Dally State.

Have you written to the Prime MinisGeez those retailers must be raking it with the RWC ter and other MP’s yet? on, Yeah Right. Spending down 5.4%. See you in Elsie Jones, Tauranga.

Rotorua, another sold out game between some excommunists vs some leprechauns.

Murray Faruquhar, Tauranga.

They got things done

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TCC, please explain...

Dear TCC, Just a few quick questions....as the fifth biggest city in New Zealand, can you please explain the reasons why Tauranga A - Hasn’t got any Rugby World Cup games?

B - Doesn’t have a “fan zone”?

C - Doesn’t have a big screen erected somewhere to watch the big games? i.e. All Black matches.

I find it odd the a city like Invercargill, with a population of approx 50,000 people manage to pull all of the above off, but Tauranga misses out due to.........*insert answer here please* Gareth Joyce, Welcome Bay.

Replying to Alastair Bourne’s letter of September 16.

He is wrong with his decision of that penalty goal kick. The ball went higher than the post but slightly to the right, it then curved to the left giving the impression that it went inside, that decision was correct by the ref!

Why do those kickers have to kick the ball so high – above the posts, that which causes controversies? I could stand say five metres in front of the goal with the ball ‘laying flat’ and not moving my right foot, as I am a left foot kicker, and kick the ball over the bar (I have done that years ago with a heavy wet pigskin ball as was the vogue then).

There is no need to kick the ball so hard that it goes up into the back of the grandstand! So ridiculous, they need educating!

Ernest Izett, Tauranga.

RWC deja vu warning Four years on and nothing has changed. It seems the NZ Rugby Union don’t have the guts to have English referee Wayne Barnes red-carded.

After the 2007 RWC shambles, he should never have been allocated another test as a referee, linesman or TMO outside the 6 Nations games.

If Europeans are prepared to endure Barnes, best of luck to them.

He is inept, indecisive, hesitant and worse of all, gets in the way of play as he did several times in the last All Black/Australia test, playing a pivotal part in the two tries scored against the All Blacks.

He also missed a forward pass that resulted in Beale’s try and with the assistance of the TMO, awarded a five metre scrum to Australia instead of what was clearly a NZ 22m drop out. Now, first up in the Wales/South Africa 2011 RWC game, he messes up the call on the Welsh penalty kick at goal as he should have gone to the TMO, misses a couple of blatant knock-ons plus he was in the way again under the goal posts when the Springbok’s scored their second try. What a legend (not).

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PSa antibiotic ‘outdated and ignorant practice’ The Kiwifruit industry is currently very busy spraying its Gold crops with KeyStrepto an antibacterial spray containing Streptomycin used to slow the onset of a bacterial infection called PSa. The Government has set up a department in the Bay Of Plenty called Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) to manage PSa and any publicity surrounding it.

It was 2004 when Europe banned Streptomycin from agricultural sprays, and decades before that from agricultural growth enhancers .

The key objective of these bans is to reduce pools of resistance genes resulting in antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Get your facts right

Aside from the dangers to human antibiotics, Avocado orchardists and Bee keepers in the Bay are up in arms because the merest hint of Streptomycin in or on their produce will get it banned from Europe and the USA – for good reason.

What makes KVH think it knows better about the use of antibiotics in agriculture than science and the rest or the world?

For the sake of humanity this outdated and ignorant practice needs to stop immediately and one of the viable alternative sprays used.

Scott Robertson, Katikati.

In reply to T. Kapai and Joan Duncan’s letters in your paper on Kiwifruit.

It must be wonderful to have all the answers to the disease P.S.A. problem but I think in their ignorance they should do their homework before putting pen to paper in a know all way.

How come organic orchards that use none of your sprays and chemicals still have succumbed to the disease?

Yes to both you ‘reap what you sow’ but make sure you have your facts right.

V Carter, Te Puke.

Speed cameras ‘revenue ripoff ’ Speed Cameras: Revenue producing rip-offs, as aired in recent media releases are in some instances precisely what these are.

It is not a question of being fair or unfair, it is a question of effectiveness and sheer stupidity.

Recent examples noted of this were the positioning a traffic police cameraman about 1km from Baypark two weeks ago, screened by the shrubbery, flashing cars on an area of road where excess speeds are not notoriously high nor accidents a regular event.

The associated police cars then stopped errant drivers on the high side of the bend at Te Maunga Junction opposite Baypark in a very precarious spot, endangering both themselves, their ‘victims’ and other motorists.

Traffic Police seemed to have learned nothing from the recent fatality at Mount Central Parade and thousands

of other similar instances in NZ every year. The Police strategy of pulling over motorists in dangerous places needs regulating immediately. This practice has to cease.

Then lo and behold last Friday night at the bottom of 15th Avenue on Thursday opposite the Shell Service Station in an off road carpark was a traffic policeman prancing around in the dark, waving a “hair-dryer” type speed gun at motorists coming down a hill which is impossible to travel down at 50 kph or less, unless you brake at the top of the hill or change to low gear!

Sorry, these two instances are not educating motorists about speed, they are part of a no-brainer revenue collection policy.

Police, please just get out in the open and be visible as Police if you want to make a difference by all means.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

Mangrove cull environmentally unacceptable Mr Von Dadelszen’s recent “Watchdog” conclusions on the clearance of 110 hectares of mangroves is both ignorant and environmentally unacceptable.

The stated intention for further intervention requires challenging, and may merit consideration by any of three involved government Ministers.

Basic facts are (a) this Regional Council is officially charged with overseeing natural environments and their biodiversity; (b) mangrove beds are rich feeding areas and essential to the harbours’ stocks of young fish; (c) recent research has shown conclusively that mangroves are three times more productive than rain forests, and most importantly (d) are also three times more efficient at removing CO2.

He confuses the issue with talk of the Port of Tauranga and its income, yet for example the wholesale obliteration just achieved around Welcome Bay has bugger all to do with this port’s operation !

His claim of “overwhelming community support” is dubious at best though possibly just reflects the selfish view of a few of the richer Tauranga red-necks who have ambitions for even more open launching spots for their big boats?

I do however have to confess some degree of disappointment at the as yet silence from our more informed local bodies such as Forest & Bird, and the Green Party.

Where and why are they hiding on this issue ?

Dr Keith Corbett MBE.,Welcome Bay.

Deplorable recycling Recycling is important. Tauranga city refuse collectors make recycling difficult.

A bag marked ‘recycling’ to be used kerbside, should be introduced, particularly in this day and age.

As a low user I only make one bag of rubbish in six weeks, so I don’t need a wheelie-bin plan. But I can’t get rid of recyclables kerbside. I have no car so can’t got to a transfer station.

A lot of needless stuff must be going to landfill.

That’s deplorable.

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Now for those hoodies !

They may hide a multitude of sins, but mostly they look sad, as if the wearers don’t want to face the big bad world. But at such cost!

All that vital peripheral vision lost, and why do we have that faculty if we don’t need it?

A defensive driving instructor once told us that it was their intensive training in the use of that skill that enabled the Spitfire plots to win the Battle of Britain.

Who knows. Makes sense, their split second manoeuvrability.

But don’t the hoodie wearers miss that lovely feeling of a cool breeze blowing thro’ their hair on a steamy day? ( The Sikhs too, for that matter.)

D. Holm, Tauranga.

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Man dies in harbour fishing accident Moses Vahai of Merivale is named as the 55 year old man who died in Tauranga harbour in a boating accident on Wednesday night.

He went missing at about 8pm when he was returning to Maungatapu marae aboard a dinghy.

He had been out fishing with his son and their boat is believed to have swamped as they returned from setting a net in Rangataua Bay. Moses’ son raised the alarm and a police, Coastguard and rescue helicopter com-

Arena exceeds expectations The new TECT Arena at Baypark is exceeding expectations with more than 40,000 people coming through its doors since opening on August 26.

At the weekend, the $41 million facility played host to a Breakers basketball game, Bay of Plenty netball and the His and Hers’ Home and Leisure Expo, attracting more than 11,500 people in three days.

With 100,000 visitors originally expected through the facility by Christmas, Mayor Stuart Crosby says the arena is proving its worth as an investment.

“It is incredibly popular,” says Stuart.

“To have such a big facility open with no problems is a credit to the design and operators.

bined search was undertaken. The night search was unsuccessful with the helicopter sweeping a searchlight over the harbour and Coastguard personnel and police covering the shores and estuary on foot. Police say Moses’ body was found at about 7am on Thursday morning by the Matapihi rail bridge.

Police search and rescue coordinator Sergeant Craig Madden says Moses and his son were not wearing lifejackets or had them onboard.

Council considers big screen

Tauranga residents may be getting a big screen to watch Rugby World Cup games on The Strand following a new proposal by Tauranga City Council.

A proposal to erect a big screen in a public gathering area on The Strand is being put together and will be voted on at by the council at a meeting on Monday, September 26.

Mayor Stuart Crosby says the need for a big screen has been raised by councillors, following recent public disappointment in the lack of a public area to watch games in central Tauranga.

“The issue has been raised by a number of councillors and we have decided to look at a proposal on the request of elected members and the public response,” says Stuart.

“These are not cheap, you have to have security and consider safety.”

The council is exploring a number of locations including the grass area, before the railway tracks along The Strand.

Route K toll rise looming

Route K tolls are to be raised to $1.50 for cars. Light trucks and heavy trucks escape the increase, remaining at $2 and $4.

These toll increases are expected to take effect in January 2012.

The Tauranga City Council approved the increases for public consultation, required because the changes are part of the draft Route K Bylaw.

Public consultation will take place in September and October, and is consistent with the process outlined in the Ten Year Plan process.

It is the first increase in Route K tolls since they were imposed in 2003.

Hot pools spend stopped

The Mount Hot Pools have reopened despite making it public knowledge that Tauranga City Council will stop all spending on the pools’ planned redevelopment.

The decision was made during the confidential section of Monday’s Tauranga City Council meeting, and made public on Wednesday.

The council resolved to cease all expenditure on the redevelopment project except for emergency and associate practical renewal work, with councilors Catherine Stewart and Murray Guy adding a clause to include a retrofitting of disability access if practicable.

“I think that is a key thing that should have been done years ago, given that it is used mainly as a passive pool,” says Catherine.

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SunLive community highlights

Car enthusiasts Swap Meet Bay of Plenty Swap Meet is making a comeback at Cherokee Place from 7am this Sunday.

It is a first time for this venue, but is really a revival of the Bay of Plenty Swap Meet which was started by the BOP branch of the Chevrolet Club in the 1970s at the old Baypark.

Diverse group

Picture of the Week: Attic Sky’s performs at the Smokefree Rockquest final. Photo by Jared Smith.

Email your photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz Blog of the Week: sport blogger Sideline Sid writes about how Tauranga appears to have dropped the ball on Rugby World Cup celebrations. Read it at www. sunlive.co.nz Comment of the Week: By user quinn about raising the Rout K toll: “As a household who already contribute an average of $4/day using this road (and doing our bit to stay off Cameron Road, we would think twice if the tolls went up. There seems to be no exception for people who use cards and travel the road regularly. How about some sort of incentive scheme – for every $100 we spend on tolls, we get 10-20 bonus trips. If you want to increase volume and therefore revenue, increasing the cost (for only some of the users) is not going to help.”

Not the News of the Week: “Top local briefs have advised Tauranga City Councillors to drop their planned prosecution of Boobs on Bikes leader Steve Crow. Following careful weighing up of the evidence and carefully handling the mounds of public scorn, it has been decided that the knockers are right and that Boobs should be allowed to go free.” Read this Not the News in full at www.sunlive.co.nz

Experiencing our capital city

Mount Intermediate is sending two classes to Wellington to experience our capital city and is looking for community support.

This Saturday, September 24, the two classes are holding a garage sale at Mount Intermediate School to raise funds for the train trip from Hamilton to Wellington.

The garage sale is organised from 7-11am and will have a variety of goods on offer plus a sausage sizzle and a cake stall.

This is a great opportunity for children of this age to experience Wellington’s culture, politics and business.

Various local clubs promoted the event during the years, most recently Oceanside Street Rods ran the event at Baypark about five years ago.

Organiser Ron Gubb says the club is expecting a diverse group of car enthusiasts from all across New Zealand on Sunday morning – many of which will have been in town to other car events on

Saturday.

Due to the cost of venues, Oceanside put the event on hold for a few years, but has resurrected it as Swap Meets all over the world are now becoming popular again.

Many fell into recession in recent years as people began using online internet-based sales and a lack of participants and venues affected viability.

The revival in the Swap Meet world is because parts are getting harder and harder to find and people have to use and restore parts which would have been considered too worn

Move over boys, Barb is in town Most wives and girlfriends of “car guys” dread the annual swap meets their partners go to, never knowing if their loved one is emptying the garage of unused and surplus parts or bringing home a truck and trailer full of “new” old parts ,to start a new project.

Not so for Tauranga hotrodder Barb Sundgren , she is disappointed that she can’t make it to the revived Bay of Plenty Swapmeet this Sunday due to prior commitments.

She is looking for a replacement diff head for her 1966 Mustang, after the original one failed recently. Barb says , . “ It is an 8” Ford diff with 28 spline axles.” “One around 3.0 to 1 ratio would be good. ”

Barb has been involved with cars and hot rods since she was a teenager ( she is actually still a teenager, just with a few

taining them. She has been on many adventures and road trips with her cars and wrote a book about one of those trips

Barb Sundgren and her Mustang.

years experience). She is currently a member of two clubs , The National Street Rod Association and Mavericks CC. She has owned numerous hot rods and American cars in that time and has always actively participated in both building and main-

across the USA bringing home a 1936 Ford Roadster, stopping off an all sorts of car events on the way.

out a few years ago. It is more important to see and inspect the parts before purchase, which cannot be done online.

Many hotrod and vintage car enthusiasts find the social side of a Swap Meet is as important as the parts themselves and come from all over the country to catch up with old friends and talk cars over a hot coffee – there are coffee and food vendors on-site.

Recycle

It’s the ultimate form of recycling, using car parts over and over again in newly built projects and in keeping old ones going. The use of fossil fuel by motorsports and car enthusiasts is often seen by environmentalists as harmful, an unnecessary use of a dwindling resource. They forget that most of the cars used are built from many recycled parts and as they are ‘sourced’ locally the cars probably have the smallest carbon footprint on the planet.

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

Friday 23 September

Tauranga Orchid Society Annual show

Sept 23, 24 & 25 at Racecourse, Greerton from 10am - 4pm daily. $3 entry. Displays & sales available. Natalie 543 0847

Saturday 24 September Balmoral’s Marching Team Ladies

interested in joining this new team aged 20-50yrs welcome. Experience preferred but not necessary. Anita 571 4096

Busking Festival - Performers Wanted

Can you dance, juggle, mime, draw or play any instrument? Enter the Mount Mainstreet Busking Festival on Sat/Sun of Labour Weekend. Junior & Open section. $3000 worth of prize money. Free to enter. 575 9911 or www.mountmaunganui.org.nz Brazilian Percussion Absolute beginners workshops every Sat 9.30-11am. No experience required. Instruments provided. Phil 021 075 4300 or www.taurangasamba.org Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing, friendly atmosphere, good music & supper. Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Entry $6, members $5. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194 Garage Sale At Mount Intermediate School 7-11am. Variety of goods on offer plus sausage sizzle & cake stall.

Gate Pa Tennis Club Senior club days Sat 1.30pm. Weds 9am - 12pm. New members welcome. Jean 543 9198 Greerton Village Car Boot Sale At Greerton School grounds 7.30-12pm. Sites $5 each. Weather permitting. 577 1116 Katikati Tramping Club Tramp to Waiotahi - Karaka loop, Thames.

Barry 07 863 4597 Market Greerton Hall 8am 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac.

Merv/Nancy, Waihi 07 863 6697 Meditation & Mantra Half Day course.

Learn the meaning of manta & how to combine mantra recitation with breathing meditation. Suitable for beginners, all welcome. Cost $30 (includes afternoon tea). Bookings essential. Oct 8 at Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. www.meditateintauranga.org or 09 846 5829

Messianic Meeting: Ha Derech - The Way Sharing The Truth, The Way & The Life together. All ages & backgrounds Jew & non Jew welcome. Every Sat 10am.

Geoff or Pamela 570 1438 Otumoetai Market Otumoetai Primary School first Sat of month 9am - 12pm.

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Books, crafts, Rawleighs dealer.

Briar 578 3309 Otumoetai Swimming Club Learn to swim 5yrs onwards - register now for Term 4. Fitness, squad, competitive. osc4swim@gmail.com or ph 985 6311 or www.OtumoetaiSwimmingClub.co.nz Parade of Fashion At Carmel Country Estate Retirement Village, Hollister Lane Oct 1 at 2pm. Fashion from Snazzy Fashions Greerton & Greerton Menswear. $2 entry. Raffle & afternoon tea.

Proceeds to Alzheimers.

Relaxation, Self Development & Healing Workshop Brain Watkins Trust Hall 9am – 1pm. Learn self hypnosis techniques for personal development, relaxation & healing. Cost $35, tea & coffee provided.

Limited places. Terry 544 2619, 021 595 892 or terry@empower-u.net Ride for the Planet Celebrate sustainable transport with 350.org & Frocks on Bikes.

Meet 11am Strand waterfront carpark.

Cycling to Mount Drury Reserve for picnic 12.30pm. www.moving-planet.org Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Scarecrow competition with participating primary schools. Scarecrows on display, with voting at the market. Come & see the talents of our children. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Radio Sailing Club Sailing

Model yacht sailing every Sat 11am - 4pm & Weds 1.30-5pm at Lake Taurikura, Scoria Close, The Lakes, Tauriko.

Te Puke’s 6th Annual Ocktoberfest Gala

Te Puke Baptist Church, cnr Malyon St & Station Rd Oct 1. Fun run at 9am followed by Church Gala. White elephant, tools, books, plants & more.

Eftpos available. 573 9042 The Best of New Zealand Group exhibition with 14 participants at Harrisons Art Gallery, 106 11th Ave. Closes Oct 1.

Gallery open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm.

Sat 10am - 2pm. 578 9322 The Sociables Males/females 30’s/40’s age group. This week - walk Mount Maunganui & breakfast. 022 0120 376

Sunday 25 September Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

(BASK) McLarens Falls Lake, Hamilton Rd, Lower Kaimais. Meet at Cafe, 100 metres inside the park 9.30am.

Neville 544 1791

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GUIDE The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

The Weekend Sun

Bay Blokart Club Friendly sailing club at

Baypark track every Sun & race days on second Sun of month. Use entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome.

027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322. www.baypark.co.nz

Bellevue Athletics Club Registration

Extra registration day at Otumoetai College Sports Pavilion 3-5pm.

Summer season starts Oct 5.

Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “Bible teaching on The Man of Sin - 2 Thessalonians 2”. Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 BOP Linux Users Bimonthly hands on day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software. Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth & Glasgow Sts 9.30am - 3pm. $2 door charge. All welcome. www.boplug.co.nz Football Fever Hits the Bay Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners at Baypark. Gates open 12pm for 2.30pm kickoff. Catch all the great football action never before seen in Tauranga. Tickets from www.ticketdirect.co.nz Healing Meeting Come have your needs met through the power of Jesus Christ.

City Life Church, 174 11th Ave 6.30pm.

571 6316 Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience, at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, on last Sun of each month 10am - 3pm approx. $3 door charge.

Visitors welcome. 544 2067 Mount Maunganui Farmers Market Every Sun 9am - 1pm in Phoenix car park, rain or shine. Home grown, home made, organic or spray free - fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. 575 9911

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service

Open day Oct 2 from 10am. Have a go on the skis & boards, take a ride in an IRB, join a surfboat crew or enjoy our sausage sizzle. Family & friends welcome.

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market 7.30am to 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. $10 per car space. 0272 593 120.

Next market 9 Oct. Papamoa Country Music Club Inc Every 4th Sun of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 1-4.30pm.

Club spotlight singer: Jan Baker.

Visitors welcome. 542 3200

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

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Every Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419 Singles Mix & Mingle 40+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm.

Looking for friendship or companionship?

Join like minded individuals who want to meet new singles in a relaxed atmosphere.

Gayle 027 439 3267 Sunday Bible Study Starts 10am. Fellowship/tea 10.45am. Sunday worship 11am. 1st & 3rd Sunday evening singing 6pm. Tauranga Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton. 541 0388 Tango at Como Cucina Argentine Tango, upstairs 65 The Strand. Social dancing from 6.45pm. For free demo/intro to Tango ph Carl 021 280 4464 Tauranga Motorcycle Club Final maize paddock fun day. Jensen’s farm, Omanawa Rd. Follow the Tga Club even signs. Sign on from 8.30am. Riding 10am - 3.30pm.

Cash or cheque - no eftpos.

Craig 552 5181 or 021 870 117 Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Baycourt Theatre 1.30pm. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. All welcome. 552 0243 The Holistic & Spiritual Community Centre Presents Karen Shirley. Find out what led Karen to design her Holistic Skincare range. Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall 7-9pm. $5pp. Healing available.

All welcome. Leigh 218 0330 Theosophical Society “Chinese Astrology & the Transition towards the Dragon Year 2012” presented by Sandra Saller at Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome.

June/Wanda 576 6106 ‘Welcome Summer’

Children & adults performing in a colourful concert at Katikati Memorial Hall 2pm. Lots of sport prizes. Tickets at door $5. Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753

Monday 26 September

Argentine Tango for Beginners 6 week

introduction to Salon (social) Tango starts Oct 3 7pm. First lesson free. Carl 021 280 4464 or email: Carl@eltango.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Bethlehem Hall every Mon 7.15pm. All ages & new players welcome. First 2 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & occasional guest speak-

All Black

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ers Mon 26 10.15am Hearing Assn after class. Fri 30th wear black & white & bring a plate for morning tea. Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church, 13th Ave. Weds City Church Otumoetai Rd. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free.

Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Children’s Dance Class Commencing Term 4 - ages 7-12yrs. Latin American, Rock & Roll, Ballroom. Sonia Hodson, Supreme Dance Centre 543 2377 or 027 322 1786. Email: soniahodson@ihug.co.nz City of Tauranga Pipeband Every Mon in Otumoetai Primary School Hall 7pm.

Quality learning programme available.

Experienced players & learners welcome.

Maureen 541 0532 Fire Brigade Indoor Bowls Club Club visits Citizens club (note start time) 7pm.

Colin 543 0326 Fitness League Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St Johns Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am.

Dorothy 549 3378 Genealogy Friendly group meeting, Papamoa Community Centre 1pm. 575 4674 Judea Community Sports Club AGM 6pm at Judea Community Sports Club.

Agenda. Election of officers.

Lyceum Club Ladies Readers - A book of letters. At Clubrooms, 68 1st Ave 1.45pm.

Anne 579 4747 Meditation Free classes. Find the real meaning & purpose of your life. Bring out the peace & joy that exists inside you.

Mon 10am & 7.30pm. David 576 9764 Mount Senior Citizens Hall Concert at 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainment Key Notes, followed by afternoon tea. All welcome.

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Graded Triples, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Swimming Club Parton Road.

Registration summer season for Learn to Swim. Length Simmers. Monday 26 Sept & Weds 28 Sept 3-6.30pm.

Helen 027 282 6869 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, St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St. All 9am 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free.

Jennifer 571 1411

Until 9 October

The imaginative life and times of Graham Percy Curated by Gregory O’Brien

Until 13 November Glen Hayward: For Want of a Nail Until 6 November

www.manutere.co.nz www.manutere.co.nz

Kelcytaratoa:CrisisandIsolation Until 6 November Open daily 10am - 4.30pm

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The Weekend Sun Sequence Dance Class Modern

sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St Johns Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. $3pp.

Gordon 573 4333 Sit and Be Fit Class Seated down class.

Focused on balance, stability, aerobic, flexibility & strength. Tues 11.3012.30pm at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 11am-12pm at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay. 578 9272 Special 5 Week Course New intake - improvers Salsa at Otumoetai Action Centre, Tga 6.45pm. No partner required. All welcome. 021 045 4235 or www.baysalsa.co.nz

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Progressive 7.30pm, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. New bowlers welcome.

Ron 570 1570 Tauranga Badminton Club Bethlehem College every Mon & Weds from 7.30pm. All players welcome. Friendly club. Racquets available. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9.1510.15 at Salvation Army Community Hall, Eversham Rd. Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272

Tuesday 27 September Age Concern Tauranga Seminar

“Approaching Senior Years”. What support services are funded for the older people? Bureta Park Motor Inn, Vale St, Otumoetai 10.30am – 12pm. Gold coin entry fee. To register, 578 2631 Excel Toastmasters Club Learn to be a competent communicator & get your message across. Meet 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Senior Citizen’s Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome.

George 573 3943 Freestyle BMX Club Club night every Tues. Meet at 17th Ave Skate Park 4.30pm. A decision then made as to what skate park to go to. Participants must be 11yrs or older to join. Helmets are compulsory. Bring money for fish & chips. Check us out on facebook - key word BMX Inc. Paul 027 742 1756 Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term. 10am morning tea, Papamoa Surf Club, Papamoa Domain. Card making & table games, plus trading table. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264

Golden Kiwis Leisure Marching Team Meet weekly for exercise, fun & fellowship. No experience required for ladies 50+. Dorothy 579 5232

Inachord Ladies 4 Part Harmony Chorus

Every Tues at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave 7pm. Have fun singing & make new friends. Loes 575 8929 Junior Badminton Club Otumoetai College Gym, all grades 5.30 - 7pm.

Racquets available. Sue 543 0035 Katikati Support Group Coffee & chat for people with an experience of mental illness. At Katikati Resource Centre, Beach Rd 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Mount Aglow All ladies invited to meeting at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mount 9.45am. Guest speaker: Sue Hadfield - ‘Outreach to the Islands’.

Join us if you are needing a new direction to your life. Shared lunch to follow.

All welcome. Raewyn 574 6967 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues 9am - 12pm at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available.

Visitors $5 per session, students $2.

First day free. Margaret 575 9792 Otumoetai Badminton Club Every Tues 7.30pm at Otumoetai Collage Gym, behind Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Great social evening, families welcome. $3 child, $4 adult. No joining fee. Loan racquets available. Graeme 576 7874

encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by qualified instructor. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Ladies Bible Study/Tea Every Weds 10am, singing/Bible class 7pm. Tauranga Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton. 541 0388

South City Indoor Bowls Club Inc

Mt Maunganui RSA Women’s Section

Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Box Drawn Triples (Loughnan Cup).

Ph Mary 541 0687 Stitching Servants Every Tues at Tauranga Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10am. Card, quilt, bear making, knitting etc. 541 0388

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Monthly meeting at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Dr Jeffery Tallon, distinguished scientist, “The Very Early Universe.” Public welcome.

Telescope viewing if weather permits.

576 5389 Tauranga Indoor Bowling Club Fun night 7.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. New bowlers welcome.

Ron 570 1570 Tauranga Scrabble Enthusiasts Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am - 12pm for 3 games of scrabble plus morning tea. New members welcome. Barbara 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club, 1st Ave Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills.

Alan 544 5989

Te Puke Free Meditation Classes

5 week course at the Settlers Lounge (Board room) next to the Library 7.30pm. Join in any time. Gain a new awareness to find peace, balance & the joy of life. David 576 9764 Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions Meet 2nd & 4th Tues at Settlers Lounge 6pm.

Pat 533 4345 Widow & Widowers Club For people living alone at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. All welcome.

Margaret 576 5292

Western BOP Ostomy Society Inc

Cancer Society Rooms, 98 14th Ave 7.15pm. Interesting guest speaker.

Richard 573 5564

Wednesday 28 September

Bipolar Support Group Meet at Junction office, 4 Roys Rd 1-2pm. 579 9890 Capoeira Classes Beginners Welcome. Tauranga Weds 6-7pm & Sat 12.30-1.30pm, Legion of Frontiersman Hall, cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St. Mount Mon, Tues, Thurs 6-7.30pm, Mount Sports Centre, cnr Maunganui & Hull Rd. Kids class, Papamoa Primary School Hall. Kids from 4-6yrs 4-4.30pm. Kids 6+ 4.30-5.30pm. Tulio 576 2427 or www.capoeirabrasil.co.nz City Early Start Toastmasters Zaggers Cafe every Weds 6.50-8.15am. Join the supportive, encouraging bunch for personal development, career boosting opportunities. Lani 571 1545 CrissCross Playgroup Every Weds of school term at 25 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 9.30-11.30am. Join us for music & dancing. $2 per family. Please bring piece of fruit.

Faith Bible College Public meetings every 2nd & 4th Weds of month at 749 Welcome Bay Rd 7.15pm start.

Variety of speakers. Supper to follow.

All welcome. 544 2463 Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

At 250 Cambridge Rd 10.45-11.45am.

Suitable for arthritics, joint replacements, fall prevention & injury or illness rehabilitation. Held rain or shine.

Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Carousel Triples (Ecclesfield Trophy). Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that

Social afternoon & AGM 1.30pm.

Bring & buy, raffles, entertainment & afternoon tea.

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Weds plus, Thurs “noise”, special fun night. Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm.

543 1063 Preventing Elder Abuse Forum Public meeting at Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 10am – 12pm. Meet people in the field (police, lawyer, Age Concern & BOP District health Board staff), have your say & influence the future direction of your community.

Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army, cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave Tga. This week: Colour My World. New members welcome.

Jennifer 578 4264 Scottish Country Dancing Weds Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055

Shakti Ethnic Women Support Group English lessons at Plunket rooms, 471 Devonport Rd, Tga 9.30am - 11am.

For Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Fiji Indian & South African women only.

Rupal 021 053 3548 or 579 0532

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Palmer Place, Te Puke. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speaker: Colleen Baird - messages. $4 donation.

Russell 573 7933 Walking Group Age Concern walking group meet at Bethurst Cres, The Lakes 10am. All welcome. 578 2631

Thursday 29 September

Age Concern Tauranga Educational Meeting at Historic Village Hall, 17th Ave, Tauranga 10am. Guest speaker: Ron Fyfe, international optometrist of the year 2008. London’s Guild Hall “The Eyes of the World”. Guest speaker: Andrew Baillie, community advisor – NZ Television going digital, what you need to know. Cost $3pp (includes morning tea. All welcome. 578 2631 Community Bible Study International

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for an interdenominational in depth study of Colossians.

Joan 576 9065

Concert by Karamu High School

Touring music group from Hastings playing at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Girven Rd, Bayfair 1-14.45pm. Concert includes orchestra, choir, soloists and band. Free & open to anyone in the community.

Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females.

All ages & abilities, first class free. Thurs 9.30am Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Weds 10am at Katikati Memorial Hall. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in Meditation Classes. Beginners welcome, classes are self-contained so you can start any date.

Cost $12 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes, next class Sept 29 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Increase Mobility And reduce pain through the Feldenkrais Method. New classes start Oct 6 9.30am at the Dance Institute at the Yoga Centre 1.30pm & 6pm in Welcome Bay. First class free.

Gisella 544 4823 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Womens Chorus Meet Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health.

Pam 578 3757

Kickstart Toastmasters Get your morn-

ing energy boost at Kickstart every Thurs at Alimento Cafe 1st Ave 7-8.15am.

Visitors welcome.

Monthly Open Dance Floor Belly dancing & life drumming. Anyone welcome to perform, any dance form or genre. Upstairs at Za Bar, The Strand, Tauranga 7.30pm. All welcome.

Tanya 021 271 2493 or email: Tanya.bellydancer@gmai.com Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa.

Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Thurs at Buddha Lounge. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz Simplee Cre8ive Creativity group for women at Papamoa Community Centre, Tohora Room 9.30am - 2.30pm. Scrap booking, art, sewing & more. Bring own lunch, tea & coffee supplied. $5pp.

Tauranga Heart Support Group Fun, rehab exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Thurs 9.30-10.45am City Church, Otumoetai Rd. (Sept 29 wear black & white & bring a plate for morning tea) Men & women welcome. Cardiac Care leader Dianne 576 5031 Wanna Dance Rock & Roll Social rock & roll dancing to authentic music. Every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, end of Maitland St, Greerton 7.30-9.30pm. $2.50 entry.

Peter 544 5556

Friday 30 September

Dance Party The ultimate dance party. Dress to impress. Oct 14 7pm till late. Ballroom & Latin at Baypark Stadium Function Centre.

Dean 542 1295 or www.udance2.co.nz Free Family Movie Night St Mary’s Anglican Church, Girven Rd, Bayfair 7pm.

Free entry. $2 for half time snacks. Movie clue: Blue bird smiling at me – but can I fly?

Gay/Bi Mens Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 Kids Fun Friday Every Fri at Tauranga Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton 3.30-5pm. Free Bible crafts, stories, puzzles, puppets, plays, skits, snacks & singing. 541 0388 NZ Shareholders Assn BOP Branch meet on last Fri of month to share information, discuss topical subjects, visit local companies for briefings. Visiting speakers. Followed by social hour. New members & guests welcome. For venue & time of event, Bruce 541 0688 The Vital Health Tour Presents Dr Sarah Farrant, DC & Cyndi O’Meara, nutritionist Oct 7 7pm. Tickets $10. 578 9707

Waterfront Workers 22nd Anniversary

Reunion at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave Oct 7 11am. Past & present members & widows welcome. $25 cover charge, to be paid at door. RSVP for catering purposes John 577 0929

Regular events see www.sunlive.co.nz under the What’s On section.

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-profit clubs and organisations. email julie@thesun. co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga. Deadline 3pm Tuesday. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

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Tauranga drops the ball on RWC entertainment Oops! It seems that Tauranga has rather dropped the ball as far as the Rugby World Cup goes.

Across 1. Three (Maori) (4) 7. Native bird (9) 8. Southern .... (4) 9. Deer (4) 10. Handle (4) 11. Festival (4) 14. Crusader (10) 16. Beach (NI) (6,4) 19. Enclosure (4) 22. Firm (4) 24. Strike (4) 25. Mail (4) 26. City (NI) (9) 27. Creep (4) Down 1. Drawl (5) 2. Fight off (5) 3. Foot (6) 4. Shame (6) 5. Size (4)

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Big screens? No big screens? Arguments raged as to whether there should have been big screens along The Strand, and now council has decided there will be one.

So far, in lieu of fan zones or big screens, there was the kick off of the Real Festival last week, the event that proudly claims to show off the culture and people of Tauranga. It featured a tribute to Joe Cocker and the Eagles; about 300 people braved the rain.

Now I sympathise with any event that gets messed with by rain but I can’t help wondering what it cost to put on two touring tribute acts for 300 people (not to mention speculating how listening to covers of the Eagles has anything to do with Tauranga, The Bay, or New Zealand). And I think of those really good Tauranga bands, who can happily draw 300 people, probably charge less money, and then keep that money in the (struggling) local economy. Perhaps big screens would have been a better idea from the start.

Organiser Amy Porter says they tried to get a big screen early on but it didn’t work out. They were too expensive. Another organiser, Aaron McCallion is reported on the SunLive website as saying: “We didn’t want to compete with the bar zone, which has big screens to watch the rugby”. Coincidentally, at least some of these planners work for the Cornerstone pub where it was packed for the opening night. Lucky, really,

that the festival decided not to compete with the bar zone.

But this is just business as usual for Tauranga – until now the vocal ratepayers have stayed silent in front of their flat screen TVs, contentedly knowing their money wasn’t being spent on the sort of frivolities that might revitalise the CBD. That might be about to end. Time to tip our hat to the likes of the Boobs on Bikes parade. It brought a whole pile of people downtown, it had as much local input as the Real Festival, and didn’t cost ratepayers

Pauline Scanlon. anything – the perfect event for Tauranga.

Who could possibly object to that?

But I seem to have got sidetracked again…

I was going to spend this week looking at more of the splendid array of acts being presented at October’s Tauranga Arts Festival, specifically some of the musical happenings that really float my boat.

First up is a duo that blew away the people gathered at the festival launch when a short clip was played of them. They are Antonio Forcione and Adriano Adewale.

Antonio Forcione is a virtuoso Italian guitarist and something of a legend in the world of modern flamenco guitar. He’s recently put out a new album, his first in five years, Sketches of Africa. The man is both a master of the instrument and a fantastic live entertainer. His collaboration with Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale has been inspiring rave reviews and, from the clip we saw and other snippets on YouTube, will be electrifying.

And, since these are my personal picks here, I should declare right now that I’m a sucker for a pretty Irish singer. Actually, they don’t have to be pretty, as long as they can sing, but Pauline Scanlon is both and is bringing her own band of Irish musicians. Folk music fans will want to brew up a mess of poteen before the show and wallow in the songs of the Emerald Isle. Good news for those living further north is that she’s also doing a show at The Landing in Katikati.

And then there’s a little western oddity. The Sad Lament of Pecos Bill on the Eve of Killing his Wife. This is a bit of a mystery item, a western campfire around which sit two mythical Texans, Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue, the bride who bounded to the moon on Bill’s wild steed with fatal consequences. It’s a sort of cowboy rock opera, a tall one-act Texas tale but – most important of all – it was written by Sam Shepherd, now known primarily as an actor but whom I look on as possibly the best American playwright of the last 40 years (this was written in the seventies). Take a chance – it will be da bomb!

Sexy, smutty revamp of old cliche H M S S T L O P K T K S R

Drivers Bar Sunday 25 – Weekend Warriors Music Jam from 4pm.

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The best way to describe the film The Change-Up, is like Freaky Friday’s older, more attractive sister. With more sex jokes, swearing and marital issues, Freaky Friday’s counterpart just got freakier.

The Change-Up is based on the wellused ‘swapping minds in each other bodies to experience each others’ very different lives’ storyline – only instead of mother and daughter, this is single bachelor (Ryan Reynolds) and married man (Jason Bateman).

It might be called The Change-Up, but nothing has really changed about the script, with a predictable plot and cliche marriage/single life face-off. What makes this film fun is the ride along the way. Smutty, sexy and a bit on the gross side, the film has some solid laughs along the way, as the two get themselves into all kinds of predicaments.

Jason Bateman shapes up well, playing his usual down-trodden, yet sarcastically

funny middle-of-the-road guy – and as ‘Mitch the single guy’, Bateman gets to cut his teeth on a dirtier, cruder character, which he appears to have fun with.

Ryan Reynolds (not his usual goodlooking self), as slacker single guy, provides some excellent guy humour – particularly discussing his latest conquests in the bar.

There are some witty lines, solid jokes and definite cringe factor as the two try to live each others’ lives. While the boys are the stars of the show, comedy veteran Leslie Mann acts as a buffer to Dave/Mitch and Olivia Wilde – well she is just in there as eye candy for the boys.

Sending out the age-old message to appreciate what you have in life, this is a great popcorn flick that might cause a slight headache if one over thinks the swapped identities. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.

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Fantastic Not bad at all Dreadful

THE HOLE

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Dir: Joe Dante. Starring: Chris Massoglia, Haley Bennett, Nathan Gamble.

Teen brother Dane and Lucas relocate to a new town with their single mother and in the basement find The Hole. Not just any old hole – this one is bottomless and harbours strange and unnatural things. Along with new neighbour Julie they investigate and spooky exciting adventures ensue as the hole appears to conjure up their worst fears.

Director Joe Dante brings a sure touch and a solid understanding of good old-fashioned storytelling, expertly mixing thrills and chills

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with family fare.

It’s not a recipe that is easy to find and there are few films around that achieve the balance.

What makes The Hole so good is that it gets the tone so exactly right.

Dante knows that kids love to be frightened by movies, but in the right way.

He made Gremlins many years back and here again captures the fine line between creepy and fun without resorting to anything unpleasant.

This is the sort of film that people used to

call ‘Disney Movies’ because they work for the whole family, but unlike much Disney output, it is neither sentimental or patronising and the kids act much like real kids.

If you’re looking for an equivalent, think The Spiderwick Chronicles, another fantasy/ horror film that kept family issues centre-stage while engaging in a slightly scary teen adventure. And, despite obvious 3D shenanigans (the blu-ray is also in 3D) it works just fine in 2D.

Leading scientist speaks on the ‘early universe’ The conditions of the very early universe set the entire cosmos on a course that would eventually result in cosmologists. It is a profound, indeed mind boggling, story that often requires us to abandon notions of commonsense. By the ‘early universe’ we mean roughly its first second of existence. It can be studied in the lab or with pencil and paper and some, sometimes difficult mathematics, or by looking out into space with an assortment of instruments.

Symmetry breaking, the first appearance of mass, Higgs particles, string theory, dark matter, and black holes are all part of the backdrop to the rich canvas of the early universe. As it happens, the field of superconductivity – which is readily accessible in a moderately equipped

lab – tells us a great deal about the early universe. One has only to make a leap of imagination – constrained by mathematics – and the full zoo of fundamental particles; quarks, photons, gluons, W and Z bosons, all fall out naturally from simple notions of symmetry. Interestingly, our mathematical minds insist on it and this leads us to the fascinating question: does the universe about us constrain rational mind or does rational mind control the universe?

Dr Jeff Tallon is Distinguished Scientist at Industrial Research Ltd and, until 2009, was concurrently Professor of Physics at Victoria University of Wellington. He is internationally known for his research, discoveries and commercialisation of high-

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Little White Lies (R16) contains offensive language,

drug use and sexual themes French comedy-drama from the director of Tell No One, starring Marion Cotillard (Inception) and François Cluzet (Tell No One) about a group of friends who go on their annual beach holiday together despite a recent tragedy.

Every year, Max (Cluzet), a successful restaurant owner and his wife invite a close group of friends to their beach house to celebrate a birthday and kick-start the holiday. But, this year, before they all leave Paris, their close friend Ludo (Jean Dujardin) is hurt in a serious accident, setting

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Sara Paxton, Ving Rhames, Joel David Moore, Chris Zylka.

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Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Fri 8:30pm. Sat 1:20. Sun 8:15pm. Mon 6:00pm. $10.00 TICKETS SPECIAL. (Does not include 3D glasses).

Judi Dench, Sally Hawkins, Jamie Bell.

THE CHANGE-UP (R16) IN 3D. FINAL WEEK! Fri 1:45, 8:20pm. Sat 1:45, 6:10pm. Sun 3:35pm. Drug Use, Sex Scenes & Offensive Language. COMEDY. Mon 1:40, 6:05. Tue 1:45, 6:05. Wed 3:45, 8:10. Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Olivia Wilde.

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PLAYING on MEGASCREEN. Jack Black, Angelina Jolie. Fri 4:10pm. Sun 11:30am.

THE HELP (M) Adult Themes.

THE HOLY ROLLER (M)

Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sissy Spacek, Allison Janney.

Based on the bestselling novel.

Fri 1:45, 5:30, 8:15pm. Sat 11:40, 5:00, 8:00. Sun 11:30, 2:30, 5:25.

Mon 2:00, 5:55pm. Tue 1:45, 5:50, 8:35pm. Wed 1:45, 5:30, 8:15pm.

Angus Benfield, Victoria Abbott, Jeremy Brennan.

FINAL WEEK! Kiwi comedy-drama about a pastor who attempts INCENDIES (R16) Violence & Content That May Disturb. to convert an inner-city nightclub into a church.

Oscar Nominated.Sat 4:35. Sun 7:50. Mon 5:05. Wed 8:15 Fri 6:00pm. Sat 12:00. Sun 3:00pm. Tue 8:45pm.

HORRIBLE BOSSES

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

(R16) COMEDY Contains Violence. Sat 2:40pm. Mon 8:30pm.

Offensive Language, Drug Use & Sexual Content That May Offend.

Jason Bateman, Colin Farrell. Sunday 8:20pm.

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BILLY T: TE MOVIE (PG) Drug References. Doco. Tue 4:10pm.

temperature superconductors. Jeff’s other research interests are in nanotechnology for biological applications. His research has received many awards, including the Rutherford Medal, a CNZM and the inaugural Prime Minister’s Prize for Science. He is currently a visiting professor at

Cambridge University.

One of New Zealand’s leading scientists, he is the Tauranga Astronomical Society’s guest speaker at the public meeting on Tuesday, September 27 at the Observatory in Fergusson Park.

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Awareness of silent abuse Many may have heard the term ‘elder abuse’, but Age Concern Tauranga is looking to make the community even more aware of what exactly the term means.

Age Concern is holding its second Elder Abuse Forum on September 28 at the Community Centre in Papamoa Library from 10am-12pm.

The forum is designed to raise awareness of elder abuse and where to go for help if it is occurring in your home, family or neighbourhood.

Speakers include professionals such as a community constable, lawyer, banking specialist, staff

from the District Health Board and Age Concern.

Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention coordinator Jane Broughton says abuse can range from physical, psychological and sexual abuse, to financial, neglect and lack of respect for the rights of older people.

“The majority of abuse occurs within families, with some occurring in rest homes or from caregivers,” says Jane.

“Sometimes the people perpetrating the abuse are those who have befriended older people in the community and are taking advantage of their vulnerability.”

Jane says ways to stop this include simple actions, such as everyone being aware of who are

the older and vulnerable members of the community and helping them to stay connected and involved in social activities.

“My role includes educating organisations which care for the elderly on the signs and symptoms of elder abuse, educating senior groups on their rights, whilst making them aware of what to do if they are not being treated with the respect and the dignity they are entitled to.

“Unfortunately elder abuse and neglect is common and under reported.

“It is a hidden problem in society and the more awareness we have, the more it gets reported.”

The forum is open to all and morning tea is provided.

Tauranga Age Concern manager Mike Tyrer urging people to speak out about elder abuse.

Grazing for growth: Alpacas on show

The alpaca industry is being showcased at Baypark from September 30 to October 2 at the annual national Alpaca Expo.

Baypark is hosting alpacas, farmers and lifestyle block owners from around the country next weekend for the annual Alpaca Expo.

Event convenor Hermione Richards says the expo – which is being held in Tauranga for the first time – will showcase all aspects of the alpaca industry from farming, through to displaying the latest products avail-

able in the fine fibre.

The three-day event, which runs September 30 to October 2, includes the annual alpaca national show, where the best animals vie for awards in their class – based on breed, age and fibre colour.

Hermione says the easy-care nature of alpacas make them ideal as ‘grass-

mowers’ on lifestyle blocks as well as being great livestock for larger farms. Running Surico Alpaca Estate in Rotorua with her parents Sue and Brooke Richards, she knows from experience how suitable they are for farming.

Hermione believes the industry has “a very exciting future” ahead with growing opportunities for manufacturing high-end garments from alpaca fibre.

“It’s much more exciting than farming by formula. Where else do you have the chance to become the next Icebreaker?”

The alpaca high-end fibre offers the greatest potential, but the industry’s small-scale means farmers need to be more actively involved all the way through the process – through milling the fibre to manufacturing and selling the finished garments.

On Sunday, some of the country’s top alpacas go up for auction – with top quality livestock in a range of colours and breeds offering the perfect opportunity to buy top quality breeding stock.

The expo is open at Baypark on Friday and Saturday from 9am-4pm and on Sunday from 10am-2pm.

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ORCHIDS BROMELIADS Cacti, Clivias and succulents on display and for sale at the Tauranga Racecourse 23-25 Sept, 10am-4am daily. $3 entry.

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Katikati rugby legend Dave Gallaher (actor Steve Osborne) and his mother Maria (actor Jane Cross) get into character for the upcoming ‘Gallaher’ play beside their mural.

Legendary Katikati rugby hero Dave Gallaher’s story takes centre stage in a play being performed next month to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. ‘Gallaher’ play director Julie Thomas says the subject was chosen to coincide with the tournament and she hopes visitors from his native home of Ramelton (Ireland) will watch the show.

Julie, who is one of four Katikati Theatre members to jointly write the play, says people from his family’s village (that he left aged four) have been told about the play and she expects some who are in New Zealand for the rugby will attend.

“We thought it was a great opportunity to tell this great story – especially with the world cup and the Gallaher mural being the last mural to go up in town.”

Julie believes few people in the area

realise just how great a player Dave Gallaher was or his impressive array of achievements including captaining ‘The Originals’ – the 1905 All Blacks team that scored 205 tries on tour in Britain and Ireland with seven tries scored against it.

“This is a most fitting time to be telling Dave’s story as our performance week will coincide with the last week of the Rugby World Cup,” says Julie.

In keeping with the play’s focus on rugby, Katikati Theatre is not holding a show on October 21 to avoid a clash with the semi-final.

The play is being staged at Katikati Primary School, where Dave Gallaher’s mother Maria was the first teacher, with shows at 7.30pm on October 18-20 and at 2pm and 7.30pm on October 22.

Details: www.katikatitheatre.org.nz

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Do you ever think about God? Why are these people who are so committed to their faith in God so passionate about what they perceive as being ‘the truth’?

Life is too short to take the risk of “not being sure”; it warrants at least an honest investigation. Too many times people push the inevitable question to the back of their minds or justify it by glibly saying “I don’t believe that rubbish.” But hey, is it rubbish?

The Alpha course gives the opportunity to evaluate these questions of life. It is designed to allow people to honestly

investigate and question – as the ad says – “who am I” and “what am I really doing here on this earth”.

Perhaps you think “I don’t have time for this”, but wouldn’t it be such a waste if you are missing out on the real reason you are here. Ten weeks of commitment, once per week, what is that in a lifetime. I would urge you to lay aside your prejudices and start to be transparent and honest about your life here.

Enrol in the Alpha course –September 27 at Holy Trinity – and determine to find clear answers on the relevance of God in your life, if so, what are you going to do about that. We are not talking church or people ideas or people behaviour; these questions go way beyond that.

We are talking God here and is He interested in having us in a sound relationship with Him?

Family-friendly Oktoberfest Te Puke’s annual gala might share the same name as the popular European festival, but this event is aiming to be more family-friendly.

The Te Puke Oktoberfest is bigger and better this year and is a great way to celebrate the diversity of the community. The event, on Saturday, October 1 from 9am until 1pm, is an important fundraiser for the Baptist Church.

The day starts with the ever popular Fun Run, followed by the famous Te Puke Baptist Church Gala – with its many sales stalls, such as the ever popular white-elephant items, pre-loved clothes, tools, books, plants and the usual cakes and jams.

Something new this year is the ‘Silent Auction’, where bids for goods and services are written down and the highest bidder over the reserve price gets the goods. Two trailer loads of firewood and four hours use of a digger and its operator are just some of the items up for auction. Somewhat different, but a very useful prize, is the chance to bid on a bag-piper or the whole Pipe Band for an hour.

For the children, it is especially exciting: There is the super-slide, the sawdust dig, puppet show, facepainting, pony rides and ‘Old MacDonald’s Farm’ – where children can get up close to several pets and animals.

The 2010-11 Te Puke Kiwifruit Ambassador is on hand to present the Fun Run awards and to hand out the many ‘spot prizes’. All this adds up to making the Baptist Church the place to be for young and old alike on the first day of October. A truly carnival-type family atmosphere is assured. For more information phone the church office 07 573 9042.

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Bethlehem School pupils got into the spirit of the Rugby World Cup by putting on an art exhibition.

They adopted a country and created art based on that country’s culture.

Room 6 adopted South Africa. Sean McDonagh, Jack Perkins, Ella Mathes, Madi Adsett, Mikayla Vickers and Toni Knox.

55 Room 20 adopted Namibia.

Caitlin Hoskin, Jamie Shields, Ember Ranui, Kees Tweed and Immy Heslop.

Room 1 adopted Italy. Amanda Cawte, Paora Elder, de’Allen Knox, Sophie Cowan and Riley McEwen.

Room 10 adopted Russia. Anabel Louis, Caleb Harris, Armani Greenway, Kate Paterson and Dane O’Reilly.

Room 2 adopted Australia. Alisha Quinn, Courtney Wheeler, Takiri Reweti, Te Amia Elder, Lily Somerville and Matthew Willis.

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