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Don’t let their size fool you – these two youngsters pack a real punch. Maanauri Wilson, 12, and Mahinarangi Wirihana, 8, are getting ready to cross the Tasman and represent their Te Puke taekwondo club at the 2013 Australian Taekwondo National Championships and Festival this month. See page 15 for full story. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Cone-aggeddon is upon us Repent now, ye sinners wearing grey and beige The coneheads are winning. We are brow-beaten by nonsense PC over-zealous protectionism and de-sensitised to danger. The do gooders are so pedantic about warning us of danger, we are in danger of becoming oblivious to it. Men and women in fluoro vests running around marking the hazards of life, an obssession which has become the priority to actually FIXING the original problem. Road cones, a prime example. They once were for serious threats to our

health and safety – such as marking the edge of the earth where the ships fell off. Now they are everywhere. Driving to work this week we spotted a vehicle off the side of the road, apparently broken down. It had three road cones around it. Now it’s pretty clear that the car is stopped on the side of

the road. A clue: It is stationary, at the roadside. The average bear can figure out that it is stopped, it’s not on the road. Therefore: drive past it. Common sense tells you that it’s not a good idea to drive into the back of it. If you are holding your lane, there’s no chance of that anyway. But no. Someone is out to protect

It’s a cop out. There are so many road cones these days that I wonder if they are breeding. Having filthy dirty little roadside cone sex and popping out more litters of pointy-headed orange annoyances to further clutter up our streets. Perhaps we should start slipping condoms on them to stem the invasion. The de-sensitizing to fluoro colours doesn’t stop with road markings. Now every man and his dog literally are striding out in blinding yellow or orange. Yes, even the mutts have been emblazoned with eyeball-numbing technicolour, plus reflective strips, for their own safety. Once, if you saw a fluoro torso on the road, it meant something. A policeman or maybe a roadworker. You’d take caution, slow down, respond to the message. Not now. These days it’s just Fido and Doris taking a dump in the park. It’s a wonder the turds aren’t coming out glowing and flashing LED lights. Even kayakers are bullied into thinking they need to bob around the ocean with ridiculous bicycle flags on top. Soon it will be their fault if they haven’t displayed the correct flag and are run over by a Riviera. Idiotic bureaucracy gone completely bonkers.

Excessive safety tripe

us from ourselves. In the process, making it more dangerous, especially for cyclists. Back in the good old days, someone would have TOWED IT AWAY. Not these days. Put some road cones around it, for who knows how long.

Still there

Going to work the next day, the heap and its bloody road cones were still there. The answer should be: have the problem dealt with. Any numbskull can see there’s a problem. Another road, another day, a string of road cones at the kerbside. No hazard in sight. I thought it was maybe a convention of sunburnt witches. Turns out, it was the tiniest patch of loose metal. Ooooh, be careful! In reality, you’d be more under threat of tripping or driving over a friggin road cone than coming unstuck on the tiny patch of stray chips.

Sense slip sliding

Along Station Road, there’s a massive slip. Every time it rains, a bit of the cliff falls across the road, sometimes into the river. What do we do? Nothing. The slip keeps slipping. But there’s road cones. Aren’t we robbed of taxes and rates and road taxes and fuel charges to PAY for dangerous slips to be fixed? A road cone is not a fix.

We’re being hounded by excessive safety tripe, into a state of lobotomised conformity. Soon you won’t be able to climb a tree without filling out the hazard form, signing an injury disclaimer exonerating the tree owner or occupier from culpability and agreeing to wear a safety harness, plus install the undersides of the tree with a safety net and landing pad. The tree will also be required to have aircraft warning lights on the top. And don’t think you’ll be allowed in that tree without an orange tree climbing vest. It will reach the point when road cones will have road cones ahead of them, warning of the road cones to follow.

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No-one will be let out of their house, not even to their letterbox to get The Weekend Sun, without being appropriately adorned in flashing lights and warning bells. The streets will be so full of glowing, gleaming people dodging the road cones, that the safest ones will be those in black and grey – because they’ll be the only ones left standing out in the crowd. Here at RR we are striking back. A plan so ridiculous it thumbs its nose at the fluoro conehead brigade. We’ve developed the anti-road cone. It’s a traffic cone in camo, so you can hardly see it. The Camo Cone, the ultimate self-contradiction. Show you don’t care. Get yours today! brian@thesun.co.nz

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‘Destruction’ questioned Tauranga City Council stands accused of vandalism over its destruction of Coronation Park’s roadside bund and trees. Frances Tonkin. Resident Frances Tonkin was shocked when she first saw the damage. “If I had money I would take civil action against them for vandalism and destruction of public property,” says Frances. “If I had known how to do it, I would have got an injunction through. But by the next day, they had cut the tree down.” From a ratepayer’s point of view Coronation Park is not just a bit of land, says Frances, who was running round on that piece of land as soon as she could walk. TCC’s budget for the bund removal and tree clearance is $40,000, according to Frances. Trees are hugely valuable assets,

she says, and the value of the Coronation Park trees has not been included in the planning. “There was a huge gum, planted 1980 at least, and other trees. This is asset value that has been ripped out, down to ground level. “It’s an asset to the city and it’s got nothing to do with the council, or the people who work there now.” TCC parks coordinator Pete Mouldey says the space has been opened up for events, since the bowling clubs moved to Mount Greens at Blake Park. “We are slowly working towards an ideal layout according to the reserve’s concept plan, which will help make the space even more

event-friendly,” says Pete. Most development features will require significant investment which is not yet budgeted for, but in the meantime the broad intentions of each block of work are: to create a multi-use space and to improve visibility into the reserve. “We intend to have this section of work complete in time for the ground to recover by Labour Weekend,” says Pete. “An event called ‘Wheels on Mainstreet’ has been booked to take up the entire park on October 26.” Other event holders are already expressing interest in the site, says By Andrew Campbell Pete. See page 14 for others’ thoughts about Coronation Park’s changes.

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Drawing unity through art A touch of spray paint and artistic flair is set to unite the Greerton community for generations to come following Owen Dippie’s latest inspirational mural masterpiece.

Greerton Village School Room 8 pupils with Owen Dippie and his unity mural. Photo by Luke Balvert.

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The young aerosol artist spent part of this week spraying his way through a number of shades of grey on the side of a Greerton Village School classroom to promote the message that, despite differences in race and ethnicity, everyone can be united. Inspired by a similar picture hanging on the wall of the school office, Owen used 30 cans of paint to create the five intertwined hands, which the school and community can now enjoy. “The overall feeling of the mural is about unity and how we are all different, but all the same,” says Owen.

“It’s not one or the other [a person’s colour], it’s slightly different but all the same. Instead of using colour I used grey because it shows the difference between us but connects us because we are all the same.” The driving force behind the mural is the school’s papatuanuku team leader Mike McKee who got Owen onboard with the idea. Without a sole theme or meaning, it is up to individual to interpret their personal meanings on unity and community spirit, says Owen.

Greerton Village School principal Anne Mackintosh is rapt with the final product and blown away by Owen’s “sublime” handiwork. “We are just absolutely rapt and we have chosen the unification of our school where everyone is united; all colours and ethnicities.” Proudly displayed on the side of Room 7 the greyscale mural can now be viewed by not only the children but the rest of the community and pedestrians. “I’m just blown away and we are now world famous in Greerton.” By Luke Balvert

Residents riled at camper plan A group of upset Mount Maunganui residents are planning to rally Tauranga City Council in protest of its freedom camping bylaw.

On September 16 about 40 residents are expected at the city council meeting in an effort to push councillors into re-thinking the bylaw allowing campers to park on Marine Parade east of Banks Avenue.

A partial ban will prohibit campers from Banks Avenue to Mauao from December 1 to February 8. Mount-Papamoa council candidate and current Deputy Mayor David Stewart approached The Weekend Sun saying he has been inundated with calls and emails from residents stunned by council’s decision to allow freedom camping from Banks Avenue towards Oceanbeach Road. “They feel council is out of touch and simply not listening to their concerns. Having been asked to make written submissions to the proposal and give verbal presentations to the council, the council has just ignored them and failed to address their concerns.” TCC’s freedom camping bylaw will allow self-contained campers in certain areas. Campers are only permitted in a legal car space or reserve in any one street for no more than two nights per calendar month. David says some resi-

Tauranga City Deputy Mayor David Stewart drops letters in mailboxes.

dents along the strip of Marine Parade are concerned about the visual impact, safety of cyclists, pedestrians and road users and the availability of car spaces during summer. In an effort to raise awareness, David, who lives in the area where freedom camping has been banned, has delivered more than 200 letters. “It’s fair to say that they are not at all happy about this bylaw - I think we can expect a big turn-out of very angry Mounties in the council chamber come Monday 16 September.” By Phillipa Yalden

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End of an era Helen Trapski has been volunteering at the Tauranga Foodbank for 21 years. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

As she closes the door on 21 years of volunteering at Tauranga Foodbank, Helen Trapski says her team’s dedication to helping those in need in the community kept her keen. Originally from Tauranga, Helen moved to Wellington where she worked at the Home of Compassion – where her love for helping the community began. In 1991, Helen returned to Tauranga eager to continue her volunteer work, found the

Tauranga Foodbank and has been volunteering there ever since. She became a Foodbank trustee 15 years ago – and is always amazed at the generosity of the community. “The constant supply of food and monetary donations that comes is amazing. “That’s what has been a constant amazement. Otherwise, we wouldn’t exist. People just keep giving.” Helen says the foodbank team’s determination to help those in need in the community has kept her volunteering for so long.

“It is a team effort. It’s the friendships that you form that make it work. “There is need out there and if you can make a little difference in someone’s life that’s what makes it so rewarding.” The job ensures Helen always has a smile on her face. “You need to, in the hope your smile rubs off on some of the sad faces that come in for help. “It really points out that there is a need. People are constantly in need of help – sometimes through no cause of their own.” By Zoe Hunter

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Labour candidates’ Tauranga plans

The three men competing to become the Labour Party’s next frontman each have their own leading ideas about how to help Tauranga grow into the future. SunLive spoke to David Cunliffe, Shane Jones and Grant Robertson at The Wesley Centre where more than 100 of Tauranga’s Labour Party members gathered to hear from the potential leaders. While it’s clear all three men agree the first course of action needs to be unifying and strengthening a “broken” Labour Party – when asked what they will do for Tauranga they have differing ideas.

Stroke victim robbed of iPad

A Tauranga rest home resident has had his only form of communication taken away after his iPad was stolen from his mobility scooter. Aspen Lodge resident Alan Coombes’ iPad was taken from a satchel in his mobility scooter while he visited the Food Plus Superette about 10.30am on Monday. Three years ago Alan had a stroke and as a result cannot speak. Aspen Rest Home facility manager Olwyn Kunz says the 67-year-old’s family put together some money to buy him an iPad, which she says is his only form of communicating.

Benefit fraudster avoids jail

A Tauranga shop assistant who defrauded Work and Income of more than $12,000 in benefits has avoided jail. Lasal Hinemoa Patsy Huriwai, 26, was sentenced to 120 hours community service in Tauranga District Court after being convicted of one charge of obtaining by deception through the Domestic Purposes Benefit. In the 10 months from April 2012 Huriwai claimed a total of $12,478 in overpayments from the Domestic Purposes Benefit while also working fulltime at the Big Bake Bakery.

City urged to change tree rules

A former Tauranga City councillor is disputing a suggestion to remove and replace the city’s silver birch trees, saying the committee responsible should be abolished. The tree management subcommittee is requesting the city’s tree management policy be amended to classify silver birches as an ‘inappropriate street tree’ and recommends TCC actively removes and replaces them. Silver birches make up 28 per cent of tree felling requests and petitions submitted to council and the subcommittee’s proposal is aimed at reducing the issue. There are 748 silver birch trees on Tauranga road verges and 146 in reserves, making up three per cent of the city’s street trees. Removing them is estimated to cost $387,841.

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Constable gets stuck in For a couple of hours every week Community Constable Erin Senior will shed the handcuffs and stern persona, instead offering support and guidance for the Arataki community. The new Community Constable is keen to make an instant impression in the two-year position by getting out there and meeting the community. Just like her predecessor (Rachel Walker) for the last five years, Erin is hosting weekly drop-in sessions for people to come forward and have the confidence to share any concerns or problems. “They can come and talk about anything – and that’s what we want to make crystal clear. “Maybe people in the community might not have access to

a vehicle, or might feel uncomfortable to come to the police station. It’s just an option for the community that’s there, and it’s in a neutral environment.” Working out of the community centre from 10am to midday every Wednesday from this week, the sessions have somewhat flown under the radar recently, admits Erin. “It’s just a case of getting it out there so people are aware of it.” Arataki Community Advisory Group spokesperson Marie Gilpen says since being appointed, Erin has been great figure for the community centre. “That’s the whole beauty of this Community Constable thing. They are proactive, they are not reactive. “They are all about building relationships with the community, as most police are reacting to crime which has been reactive.” ACAG also hosted their recent community meeting to

encourage new members to join the advisory group and shape the future of the community. About 60 people turned up to listen and discuss the achievements in the Arataki community, as well as future development through the

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Te Puke man Gucharan Singh has been found not guilty on all four charges relating to the stabbing of three men last year. After an eight day trial a jury of 11 people took four hours to deliver the not guilty verdict on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Indian national had denied one count of common assault, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of wounding with reckless disregard. During the trial the defence argued that Singh had acted in self-defence when confronted by his ex-flatmate during a heated argument at a house the pair were living in at Te Puke.

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Community Constable Erin Senior promoting her weekly public drop-in sessions at Arataki Community Centre

Keeping Bethlehem safe More than a year on since plans for a Bethlehem community patrol group were mooted, members took to the streets for the first time last weekend. Group chairman Charles Harrison says it was great to launch the weekend evening patrols after being delayed by a series of health issues affecting his family.

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Iron in the fire

After making a name as a national representative marathon runner, it was no surprise to anyone who knew Craig Kirkwood when he got into ironman events. Not one for lounging around on the couch or taking things easy, five years ago Craig set his eyes on competing in an ironman event. With his first Ironman New Zealand event – a marathon run (42.2km), 180km cycle and 3.8km swim – under his belt in 2009, he immediately stepped it up a notch and turned his focus to competing in Hawaii a few months later. He describes the ironman triathlon at Kona – dubbed the Ironman World Championships for the fierce challenge it presents – “as a big steep learning curve”. “I did a few things that I wouldn’t do again or I’d do that I didn’t last time, especially around nutrition. I spent too much time trying to keep myself cool and not enough in trying to get food into myself,” recalls Craig, alluding to unfinished business motivating him to head back to Hawaii next month.

“I wanted to go back and to make amends for 2009 and not having such a great day.” Craig, who competed in the marathon at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, is disappointed with his time of nine hours 51 minutes at Kona, and aims to shave 30 minutes off. “It would be awesome to be able to have a podium finish – that will probably take about nine hours 20 minutes to get on the podium – I think if I have a good go that would be achievable. But I would also like to be the first Kiwi home.” Since last competing in Kona he has competed in other ironman events, saying he has learned how to handle the distance better. “You have to be a bit more wary of the distance and the discipline. It’s a long way to be out there; and if you not are respecting it and gauging your efforts then you will pay for it come the later stages of the race.” Craig has been pouring an average of 15-18 hours a week into training during recent months. “That’s long, weekend rides of six or seven hours on the bike, and long twothree hour runs getting up at 5am. “There are certainly big sacrifices.” By Hamish Carter

Craig Kirkwood trains along Tauranga Waterfront. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Top notch bowling Papamoa Bowling Club is hoping a newly installed tinge of green will sweep bowlers off their feet ahead of the open day this Sunday. Following final touches to the club and installation of a new green two months ago, the club is now set to offer top notch bowling facilities. “We want people who live in Papamoa and who want to play bowls to play in Papamoa rather than going to other clubs,” says club committee

member Don Davis. With the help of Tauranga City Council, TECT and the Lion Foundation the bowling club has refurbished their clubrooms along with replacing their turf with a new Supergreen 2 in July – the final piece of the club’s new look. Based at Gordon Spratt Reserve, the club currently has 80 members and owns the clubhouse along with maintaining the green and surrounds. In 2009 the club opened new clubrooms after previously using the existing sports club building for all its activities, until the rooms were taken over by council, resulting in the various sports clubs having to share a smaller space. In August 2009, the Mount Bowling Club gave the Papamoa club an old building previously used by its female members. “There has been a lot of voluntary work by enthusiastic members so we now have something to be proud of,” says Don. “The club has achieved this without going into debt.” Sunday’s open days sees speeches from Deputy Mayor David Stewart along with Papamoa Bowling Club members followed by the weekly roll up and an afternoon tea. Don would like to thank council along with TECT and the Lion Foundation for their continual support. By Luke Balvert

Papamoa Bowling Club members Joy Welton, Bev Dent, Ann and Stuart Box measuring their end. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Tracy’s hope expedition nears With two weeks left until she begins her expedition of hope, child cancer survivor Tracy Pepper is making one final attempt to gain funds for her trip. After deciding to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of ovarian cancer back in January, Tracy is still $9000 short of her funding goal. While she’s not letting it worry her – she hopes last minute revenue will come from a series of charity auctions on Trade Me this weekend. The items, donated by various businesses and individuals, include an autographed All Black Sevens rugby ball, a sea kayak from Seahorse Kontikis, a group styling session, a diamond ring, and a Harley Davidson ride. “I put the items on for half the value of what they are worth…if people are generous and bid on the value of the item, then it’s sweet. “The biggest thing is funding…but I’m not going to worry about that. I can take out a loan and deal with it when I get back if I have to.” Tracy, now 40, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 10 years old, and became one of the first to trial chemotherapy. She is the only child, from 20 diagnosed with the same tumour, to survive – and this year decided to climb Mt Kilimanjaro as an ‘Expedition of Hope’. Tracy will travel to Africa in two weeks, and make the climb from September 23-29. After months of vigorous training, she is ready to tackle the challenge and is looking forward to regaining her normal routine Tracy Pepper afterwards. hopes people “It’s been such will bid on her charity auction items before Sunday.

a long time coming, but really I just want my life back. I would love a normal day – but it’s great – it’s been wonderful for my body, it’s gotten me in such good shape.” She wishes to express her gratitude to the people “who see the value in what I’m doing”. “The community has been so supportive and amazing and wonderful – and I think that’s a big part of this story.” By Corrie Taylor

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Sailing from shore Ken Fox can’t get enough of radio controlled sailing. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Whenever a salty seadog gives Ken Fox a gybe about not being a real sailor, he replies to the taunt by passing them the radio controller. “We hand them the transmitter and tell them to sail the boat. That usually stops them.” It usually quietens down the radio sailing detractors, as they learn how to control sail and rudder direction from shore by remote control. Ken, who took up the hobby 21 years ago, came from a background of centreboard and coastal keeler sailing – having learned how to master Z class and Idle Along class boats in his teens. Since then the hobby has grown in popularity, with Ken – now

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the Tauranga Radio Sailing Club Commodore – often among a group of 20 sailors racing from The Lakes shore. Next weekend (September 14-15) the club will host the Bay of Plenty regional championships, with competitors expected from Auckland and around the central North Island, in what Ken says will be a practice run for the four-day national championships which will be hosted at The Lakes next May. Like all sailing enthusiasts, Ken has been following the drama of the America’s Cup buildup closely – saying the atmosphere at Tauriko is more relaxed with the stringent rules of the International One Metre class ensuring competitors are all racing similar kit, avoiding appeals or challenges. “The sails are measured before an event and the hulls weighed.

If they are too light they have to carry extra weight.” Like his many radio yacht sailing mates Ken is passionate about racing his one metre models, saying it is lots of fun, is easier on the body and offers the thrill of competing in many more races in the same time than traditional yachting. “We got through 18 races last Saturday, so it’s a pretty quick turnaround,” says Ken, who also loves competing up-close alongside other sailors on the shoreline, which makes it more exciting than being in distant boats. These days Ken has a choice of three boats to sail which he is pretty happy with, but he occasionally starts dreaming about other boat designs. Details: www.ohope.co.nz By Hamish Carter

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some schools, there are 90-100 students in each class and the children have very few resources. Ben says his students are also organising a garage sale of old toys, books and games. “They are also planning a car wash, fruit selling, and raffles for later in the year.” Students are also in the process of writing letters to companies in New Zealand which may want to help financially or donate a prize for the raffle. “We are trying to raise as much as possible before the end of October,” says Ben. “Denise is going to Cambodia in November and we want to give her the funds we have raised, so she can make a dif-

ference to these children’s lives.” Ben says while in Cambodia, Denise is going to make a short film which will be shown to Greenpark students on her return, so they can see how their fundraising has been spent. “We have already received help from the Tauranga Hearing Association which has donated 20 second-hand hearing aids,” says Ben. If anyone wants to help financially with donations or by donating a prize to be raffled, or would like to buy a Feather Flyer, they can email Ben at: benb@greenparkschool.co.nz. By Letitia Atkinson

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Put a spring in your step Run, cycle, bat or mallet stroke – there are plenty of activities to get you into the spring spirit this week as part of the Play in the Bay sports promotion.

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From golf croquet at the Tauranga Domain on Saturday (September 7, 9.30am-12.30pm, for details call Dave Andrews 07 576 2020), through to fun fitness for over 50s at City Church on Wednesday (September 11, from

9.15-10.15am, details Dianne 07 576 5031), there is something for all interests. This month’s Sport BOP promotion focuses on activities to get people active, with other have-a-go activities offered this week including social table tennis at Memorial Hall (Wednesday, September 11, from 1pm-3pm, details Ray North 07 578 7800) and ‘Playball’ – a sports and movement programme for two-four year-olds (Bethlehem Community Hall, Thursday, September 12, from 1.30pm, details Dee 07 575 4896). Anyone wanting to try their hand at multisport is encouraged to have a go next Sunday, September 15, via the Jamis 2013 Duathlon at The Lakes – with a children’s event, together with short and long

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Katikati student band Zuhana – made up of four 11-12 year olds – is asking fans to vote for them online to win the opening gig of 2013’s Smokefree Rockquest national finals. The band – named after a young Katikati girl who is unwell – is vying to win the Skinny National People's Choice Award, and is the only Bay talent left in the competition. As a result, band members – 11-yearold Charlie Kelly (drummer), and 12-year-old boys Andrew Hannagan (lead guitarist), Louie Campbell (lead vocals, guitar and bass) and Greg Menhinick (back vocals and keyboards) – are

urging fans to get behind them by voting daily. The national peoples’ choice award sees one act picked to open the national final on September 28 in Auckland – chosen by fans instead of judges. “Our motto is ‘Go Zuhana, Go the Bay’, and we want people to get on their computers and smartphones to vote for us every day until the competition closes,” says Louie. To vote daily visit www.facebook.com/ ZuhanaBand Voting closes September 16 and the people’s choice winner is announced By Merle Foster September 20.

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course open-age events. Triathlon Tauranga president Paul Miller says the monthly winter duathlons give multi-sports competitors something to train for during the off-season – with the new children’s event launched this year proving popular. “It’s popular, particularly with children of parents who are competing. It’s a great chance for anyone to get involved and have a go.” The duathlon events are open to anyone on Sunday, September 15 (9am registration). The children’s event is a 500m run, 7km cycle, then another 500m run. The open short course event is a 1.6km run, 7km cycle then a 3.2 km run. The long course is a 3.5km run, 14km cycle and 3.5km run. For details, contact Paul on 027 270 5300 ($5-$15 fee).

Special continues Due to popular demand, ARRC’s $20 ‘adopt an adult cat’ special is still running. ARRC has some lovely adult cats ready for adoption – one of which is Tiger. Tiger is a gorgeous 10-year-old male. He is gentle and affectionate, but would be best off in a home without other cats. He has been vet checked and would make a loving pet. If you would like to adopt Tiger, or another loving cat that has been vet checked and de-sexed, please contact ARRC on 07 579 9115, have a look at: www.arrc.org.nz or the ARRC Facebook page.

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Inspiring and exciting families to get stuck in The Department of Conservation wants to know what your whanau is doing for Conservation Week 2bytwo.co.nz – and their Illustration: new website has plenty of ideas for you and your family to get stuck into.

‘What’s Your Whanau Doing?’ is this year’s theme for Conservation Week, which runs from September 8-15. The new website, launched two weeks ago, helps inspire and excite families to get involved. People can also find resources and register their own events through the website. Partnership ranger Barbara Strange

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Park developments – your thoughts At the moment I’d rather Tauranga resident Frances Tonkin has expressed her shock at the changes going on in Mount Maunganui’s have the trees, but I don’t know what the plan looks like. Coronation Park. You can read more about the park’s Bev McLean, plans and Francis’ thoughts on Page 3. Following this, Mount Maunganui. The Weekend Sun asked some of our readers what they thought of the developments. I’m not too impressed. That’s disappointing. Dodgy people will be hanging around everywhere regardless of the trees. Tracey Wallace-Hutchins, Te Puke. Good – progression. I think it’s about time we had a change around there. It looks better when cruise ships come in here. Mike Burt, Mount Maunganui.

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Taking on Aussie Blue belt Maanauri Wilson, 12, and green belt Mahinarangi Wirihana, 8, Two Te Puke youngsters’ will fly the flag for the Te Puke club Aotearoa Taekwondo New Zealand in taekwondo aspirations go festival beginning September 28. international this month when the With four tournaments already under they compete at the 2013 their belts this year, the pair have Australian Taekwondo National together collected eight gold medals, three silvers and a bronze – ultimately Championships and Festival setting them up to qualify for the 2013 in Brisbane. Australian tour. They will also compete in the Bay of Plenty Open Championships this weekend. Club organiser Moana Gould says they have been training fortnightly since last November in order to maximise their skills and ability for international competition. This is in addition to training every Tuesday and Thursday evening. “With their dedication and commitment to their chosen sport, they have excelled at the highest level for their age and rank.” For Maanauri – it’s the beginning of a long-term goal to become the best in New Zealand. Involved in the sport for two years, he says the competition element is his favourite part. Mahinarangi has been training since she was five and loves “everything” about the sport. Taekwondo is one of the newer sports available for youngsters to get into and is growing quickly at all levels since being introduced at the 1988 Olympic Games as a demonstration sport, says Moana. The Te Puke club is gladly accepting any donations and sponsorship to help Maanauri Wilson, 12, and Mahinarangi and MaanMahinarangi Wirihana, 8. auri on their tour. Cover story

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Planting preparations for Elms’ lead role Preparations for The Elms Historic Mission House’s lead role in the 150-year commemoration of Maori victory at the Battle of Gate Pa are underway.

A team of volunteers are bringing the gardens up to scratch for the occasion, using plants donated by Palmers Bethlehem. “The plants themselves are donated by our suppliers,” says Palmers gardener Jenny Harvey. “We approached a few growers that supply us to see if they could supply a few plants that were not up to saleable quality.” Two of Palmers’ growers in the Waikato were able to supply about 250 plants, mainly perennials, which with “a little TLC” from The Elms volunteers will improve the historic gardens for the commemorations. Perennials, hydrangeas and michaelas planted on Monday will give the mission house gardens a similar appearance to the way they

looked 150 years ago, says Jenny. “This area was cottage garden before.” Currently, Battle of Gate Pa commemoration plans involving The Elms include hosting a fancy dress party – a period costume gathering at the Mission House – with a possible vice-regal afternoon tea. The Elms’ role in the historic battle was to host dinner on the night of April 28, 1864, after the artillery barrage of the Gate Pa commenced, and By Andrew Campbell before the assault.

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Former All Black takes a stand A former New Zealand All Black who has teamed up with Tauranga SPCA in taking a stand against animal violence is visiting the Bay with the inspiring message next week.

On Tuesday, Tauranga SPCA is hosting an inspiring evening where Norm Hewitt is presenting the awareness programme called ‘One of the Family’. Highlighting the link between animal cruelty and human violence, the initiative, launched in 2007, is today run in schools nationwide. Tauranga SPCA community liaison Becks Chambers says the SPCA believes educating children to empathise with animals is the most effective way to teach children to empathise with each other. She is excited the community will get the chance to hear Norm’s inspirational message, and school students will get a chance to soak up the former All Blacks’ advice during two days as well.

“It’s really inspiring. It’s all about respect for life and building empathy for not just humans but animals too. “It focuses on life skills and behavior. The basis is around having your animals as part of the family.” Norm will be visiting Katikati College, Mount Intermediate, Tauranga Intermediate and Otumoetai Intermediate this Tuesday and Wednesday (September 10-11) to promote the ‘One of the Family’ message. On Tuesday, he’ll deliver his ‘One of the Family’ presentation at the Historic Village Hall from 6pm. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at Greerton SPCA shelter. All proceeds to Tauranga SPCA.

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Former All Black Norm Hewitt will deliver his ‘One of the Family’ presentation at Club Mount Maunganui on September 10.

In case of a emergency If you are worried about your pet’s health, ring your vet clinic.

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Fresh hare and exercise There’s nothing like a bit of fresh hare and exercise, my gran always says.

Or was that air? Anyway, the newshounds have been getting their share of both lately, hot on the heels of a variety of furry parasites, which were brought into the world for us to chase to the ends of the earth. This week I chased one beyond the end of the earth and fell off the edge. The adventure started with a trip to the bush to re-set the possum traps, bait up the ferret and stoat stations, and give the rats, hares and pigs a hard time. Fresh from my victory over a hare recently, I was feeling quite plucky about nailing anything on four legs. We hadn’t been to the bush for a couple of months, so the critters were getting pretty blasé and taking extreme liberties – such as ransacking the cabin, pooping on the deck, chewing at the outdoor furniture and generally making pesty nuisances of themselves. So I was highly amped by nightfall when Ruger came out for a walk with his spotlight on. I trotted patiently alongside the boss and Ruger as we descended deeper and darker into the wildlands. Then the boss said, “Flo, you go find a possum. Sniff it out with your nose!” What a good idea, I thought. So I tore off faster than Quade Cooper at a Robbie Deans fanclub meeting, with my radar nose

on high alert. Sure enough, a whiff of dastardly possum wafted down the valley. I followed it all the way to a base of a tree overhanging the harbour. Woof, woof, gurr-woof. (Translation: Possums at 12 o’clock, Boss). In no time the boss was there (seemed to be puffing a bit?) and Ruger let out a couple of double taps – and blow me down, if two possums fell out of the tree! I dispatched the first in record time, cos I had to move onto his sidekick. There was a short chase and the rest, well at least the possum, was history. Then followed a loud splash, as the varmint fell into the tide. Without even thinking, this newshound launched off into oblivion in hot pursuit. The boss was calling out to leave it, but being a faithful retriever, the job’s not done till the goods are delivered. So after swimming half way to Argentina and back, with a furball the size of a wet horse blanket in tow, one bedraggled newshound staggered ashore a mile down the coast with victim number two. “Good work”, said the boss. “Let’s go home and get dry.” That was a satisfying night out. And drying myself on his sleeping bag was a bonus!

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Doggy issue: over-excited welcome Q. How do I stop my dog being so excited when I get home? I understand he is very excited to see me, but he goes crazy. Barking madly etc., I try to ignore him and praise when he stops. A. Firstly – the difficult part – on returning home, instruct your dog to sit, and delay greeting the dog until he does. Calmly praise and greet your dog with gentle stroking once he has. This means a sit must have already been trained and proofed in many different locations – including

by the front door – until it is reliable. When using it in the greeting don’t be tempted to repeat the command, for example, “sit”, “sit”, “sit”. This will only add to the excitement. Secondly – in proofing your sit with the front door, exit out the back door and enter in the front door, using your sit command upon entering. Make this a regular training session when you are at home, until your dog is conditioned to sit upon you entering the front door. These training sessions are about five minutes long, once or twice a day. Remember, in all interactions with your dog, greet and give affection at

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Gear for guys up for grabs Tools, fishing and outdoor gear, sports equipment and tents – a whole stash of toys for boys is on offer at Waipuna Hospice shops this weekend.

In an effort to show Tauranga’s male population that the charity’s hospice stores are not just for women, hospice shops in Fraser St and Mount Maunganui are hosting a ‘Gear for Guys’ weekend this Saturday and Sunday.

The Hospice depot has been stockpiling items ‘geared at guys’ for weeks, collecting a wide range of items, including white bait nets, sporting gear and top quality tools – not to mention clothing, books and boys’ toys – all at affordable prices. Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae says this is a great opportunity for men to grab a bargain – and she hopes the weekend will highlight the many male-targeted items the stores stock. “It was an initiative by our Fraser St manager who noticed customers at the hospice shops are mainly women, so she began thinking

about how we could get more men into the shops. She started talking about toys for boys, which we modified to Gear for Guys. “With the advent of spring, it’s a really good time to do

a drive to attract some more blokes.” Trish is keen for local men to realise the stores offer more than just clothing and home wares. “We have a huge range of other stuff – so this promotion will highlight the truly wonderful things people donate for us to sell. “Affordable and good quality, that’s what people are looking for these days – especially when they’re trying to stretch their dollar a little further.”

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Hard work still paying dividends Whatever you do, hard work still remains the best possible way of achieving it.

So if you have worked out what your desired retirement income is going to be, hard work will help you get there. Hard work will earn you more money

Darcy Hoskin, Harrison Baldwin, Kingston LangiLangi and Tyzak Rhind. I help coach these boys with my mate Willie from Bay of Plenty Containers. The boys started March 1 and finished August 31 as the champs. Yes, hard work has got them there. Only a few years ago they were a middle of the road team. However, with some good coaching and hard work they have turned it around.

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who formed seven teams backing StartUp concepts from pitch through to developed prototype and vision by the end of the weekend. This time, Sheldon wants to see 60 people involved and eight or nine teams working on projects. The event has a strong focus on developing iPad or iPhone apps. Beginning with people pitching their business proposals, teams form around ideas they like then race to build the app or business during the weekend. At the end of the weekend, all teams get feedback with the winning team receiving on-going support. Last year’s winning team was StandbyNZ.com for

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Insights into avocado industry with world leading experts Avocado growers can learn from some of the world’s leading experts next week when the fifth Quadrennial New Zealand and Australian Avocado Growers’ Conference comes to Tauranga.

Ashby Whitehead is encouraging avocado growers to attend next week’s meeting.

New Zealand Avocado Growers’ Association chairman Ashby Whitehead says the conference, held every four years, is an important chance for growers to learn more about the industry –New Zealand’s third largest fresh fruit export. The conference theme is nutritional values. “The aim is to up-skill our growers and aid them in producing high quality fruit. It is a learning experience and also a great opportunity to network with other growers who have common issues and differing management techniques. “If you want to learn about mitigating irregular bearing, the benefits of new rootstocks and ideas for improving productivity then come along and pick up some knowledge that could help improve your business.” Fifty experts from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and USA will present advanced thinking on pruning techniques, irregular bearing, disease management, new cultivars,

nutrient management, pollination, quality improvement, new market development, promotions, economics, biosecurity, and supply chain improvement. Sessions are divided into three topic streams: marketing nutrition, healthy orchard and strong industry. Ashby says the theme of nutrition is designed to raise awareness among growers that they are not just growing fruit; but are producing a high-quality product that meets the needs of consumers who are becoming increasingly conscious of the health benefits of the food they are eating. “We need to explore opportunities to leverage the nutritional benefits of this fruit, especially as we seek to further develop markets in Asia.” The joint New Zealand and Australia Avocado growers’ conference is held as part of the memorandum of understanding between NZ Avocado Growers Association Inc and Australian counterparts Avocado Australia Ltd to foster a stronger working relationship between the two peak industry bodies. Nutritional Values also represents a great opportunity for avocado industry product and service providers to promote their businesses to growers. NZ Avocado spokesman Midge Munro says the body has “excellent support from businesses involved in

the avocado industry” for the nutritional push. More than 300 growers are expected at the conference at ASB Arena at Baypark from September 9-12. Details: www.avocadoconference.co.nz

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Riding on world stage After growing up surrounded by motorcycling, Tauranga’s Gabby Gundry is following the family passion for trial riding.

Gabby Gundry’s passion runs in the family. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Six years after Gabby, now 19, got involved in the technical riding competitions she is riding on the world stage in France at the Trials of the Nations event as part of the first New Zealand women’s team to ever compete. Gabby – who is ranked New Zealand’s number two female rider behind fellow women’s team member Stephanie Downs – says it was “pretty exciting” to be picked for the national squad, and she’s determined to give the event everything. Trial riding – not to be confused with trail riding – is all about riders overcoming technical challenges on obstacle courses. Tests vary from negotiating through creeks, over logs, or up rock steps without putting your feet on the ground (or riders are penalised). Gabby is excited to be competing against the best in the world both individually in the world championships, which are being today (September 6), and as a team member in the Trial of Nations event tomorrow (September 7). Her goal in France is to ride her best and for the team to make the top 15 – in an event which is expected to be dominated by the Europeans, where the sport is most popular. “I started riding competitively about six years ago – I’ve been riding bikes mucking around my whole life. My father, my brother and my granddad all do it, so I thought I might as well get stuck in myself.”

Since then Gabby hasn’t looked back, going on to make a name for herself, including winning the Oceania team’s title in 2010. “That was great and then we won the Australian women’s cup the year after.” Gabby rates winning the 2011 Clubman’s North Island series as another highlight – in part because she was the only woman in the grade.

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Celebrating Italian American connections A day of celebrations is planned for this Saturday at Farmer Auto Village, with the introduction of the Fiat and Alfa Romeo range to the vehicle dealership.

American car-lovers can join their Italian cousins at the Hewletts Rd yard event, which also includes the re-launch of the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands. Farmer Motor Group general manager Warren Carter says the addition of the Italian badges complements the dealership’s range of top car brands, thanks to the Fiat and Alfa Romeo range’s European design flair and smart use of technology.

Warren says the badges bring their own unique offerings – including the 1200cc-powered mini Fiat 500 and the commercial Ducato van range – for customer segments not covered by the current stable of car brands. The celebration at the yard run is on Saturday (September 7) from 11am-4pm, with visitors treated to a free barbecue of Italian sausages in American burger buns, along with all-day giveaways and a chance to test drive your favourite Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge. The introduction of the two new Italian brands has followed Fiat’s buying a shareholding in Chrysler Motors, and has prompted the re-launch of the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands. The new Italian brands,

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Legendary Kiwi rally racer remembered this weekend Ten years on since legendary Kiwi rally driver ‘Possum’ Bourne died, his presence will be alive and well on Saturday when two of his old cars compete in the South Auckland rally bearing his name.

Australian rally champion Cody Crocker will give spectators a treat when he drives Possum’s Hillclimb Impreza WRX STI through the Possum Bourne

Memorial Rally. Now owned by Hamilton’s Craig Vincent, the rare two-door Subaru Impreza coupe will be in a mildly tuned state with only 450 horsepower available when it takes to Saturday’s round of the national rally championship. In its wildest format, the car, which Bourne and his team built for the 2002 Race to the Sky in the South Island’s

Cardrona Valley, had more than 800 horsepower. “Now it’s pretty much like a WRC car of 10 years ago without a turbo restrictor,” says Craig. “Cody’s under instruction not to break it or throw it off the road, but I think it will be entertaining.” The front of the field will also see Christchurch’s Stu Weber driving the most successful car Possum ever had – the Group A Impreza WRX which was victorious in four successive Australian Rally Championships between 1996 and 1999 and helped win the 2000 Asia Pacific Championship. Other cars Possum used during his career will be

on display at the Pukekohe race track; including the Mazda RX3 he used the first time he competed in the Rally of New Zealand in 1980 and the original Subaru Leone Coupe which he used when starting his long and successful

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Trial riding family: Jacob, Gabby, Kevin and Michael Gundry are looking forward to the national championships in Tauranga next month.

Trial by tyre All motorcyclists like to think they have well-developed skills – but the best way to prove and improve your talent is by testing your mettle. It’s what Tauranga rider Kevin Gundry has been doing for about 30 years, since he began competing in motorcycle trial events in his teens. The competition, unlike other riding contests, does not involve speed but focuses on skilfully negotiating an obstacle course with challenges which vary depending on the rider’s standard. Competitors have a set route to progress through, on a special bike without a seat, with the aim being to finish the section successfully by negotiating hazards such as rock steps, waterfalls, through creeks or on logs, without putting your feet on the ground. Every time a rider stops, puts their feet down, or falls off, they are penalised – the ultimate winner is the one with the least penalties. “There is something there for everyone,” says Kevin, who competes in intermediate grade (mid-level of five grades) alongside daughter Gabby. Son Jacob is in A-grade (second-top grade), and Kevin’s 72-year-old father Michael enjoys the Clubman’s grade contest (first grade). “My father and another fella in his 70s still have a good day out and compete and get a lot of respect.” Kevin himself got involved after getting into trial bike riding with his cousin at age 14 in the UK, before

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progressing to competition trial events. “I guess we just liked mucking around on motorbikes, just riding around; then it was just one step up from there to take it get involved in competition.” The sport is a lot more popular in Britain than New Zealand, which he immigrated to 18 years ago. But Kevin is hoping the sport’s profile will be boosted in Tauranga with the national trials to be hosted in the district during Labour Weekend with events in Te Puke and Oropi. “We are hoping the exposure will encourage others to come out and try it themselves.” The whole Gundry family will be involved in the MTF First Avenue New Zealand Moto Trials Championships, with the three younger riders competing, while Michael has decided against riding to help coach rising talent Jacob, who finished second overall in his first year in the A grade. Before shifting to New Zealand, Kevin competed in some major events including riding at the British championships and the legendary Scottish Six Days Trials – one of the biggest events in the world – which he rode three times. “I finished. That was the aim of the game. It’s a really hard event. It’s man and machine against each other, you ride more than 100 miles a day. And most of it is off-road, so it’s a real challenge. “That is pretty extreme – you are out there with no backup, whereas at a local event you are not far from the pits where you can go back to your van and fix your punctures and so on.” By Hamish Carter

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Cody finishes fourth in series Mount motocross star Cody Cooper has finished the Australian Motocross Championships series just off the podium, achieving fourth placing in the series. The series finale event at Coolum last Saturday saw Cody achieve fourth, just behind Suzuki team mate Matt Moss, who despite his third-placing in the round took out the premier MX1 series title.

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Cody, the current Kiwi champion, says it has been an enjoyable season, despite some ups and downs. Matt amassed 643 points for the series to take out top spot, ahead of second-place Todd Waters (627), Billy Mackenzie (583), while Cody racked up 535 points. Later this month Cody will head to Leigzig in Germany, to compete in the Motocross of Nations team alongside fellow Mount rider Rhys Carter, and Kayne Lamont. The international motocross showdown begins September 29.

The art of pizza making Before I worked in an Italian restaurant in Greece, my experience with pizza was minimal. Fortunately, the owner was considered one of the best pizza chefs on the island. Roberto had been to a pizza technical institute – yes they have one Italy – as well as specialised gelato school for chefs who choose to specialise in such a craft. An ex-designer shoe salesman from Milan, Roberto ran an 80-seat restaurant, La Dolce Vita. A large chunk of the restaurant’s profits were from pizzas – I even delivered them on a scooter. The life skills I learned then are repeated every time I do a function at No 1 The Strand.

For Roberto, making pizza was an art form. The stretching of dough without tearing, the subtle amount of toppings; and the little tips (never touch the edge of the dough). It’s a million miles away from the pathetic, fast food excuse we get from tasteless, cheese-stuffed cardboard-texture bases readily available from your local. Alas, I have yet to recreate the true flavour of a genuine Roberto Pizza, but I do have his tips and recipes; and I have, for this week, come up with a blondish pizza which you can make that tastes a lot like a real pizza should taste like. Of course, this isn’t Daz’s 15 minute meal, so you do have to plan ahead. By adding honey and olive oil you get a crisp but moist pizza base.

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Dough: 3.5 cups baker’s flour (plus extra for dusting) 1.5tsp dry yeast 1Tbsp honey 1.5 cups warm water 2Tbsp sea salt flakes 2Tbsp olive oil Blondish Sauce: 25g butter ½ cup flour 550-600ml milk ¼ glass white wine 1 cup grated parmesan 1 egg Pepper and salt Toppings: (No set amounts here, but use less rather than more – dependant on how much you stretch the pizza) Mozzarella, microgreens, ham, blue cheese, mushrooms, feta.

Method Add a cup of flour in a bowl, then warm honey and half a cup of water together until tepid. Pour from a height into the flour and loosely mix. This releases the glutens in the starter mix before the yeast is added. After five minutes add the yeast and a little more water – stir loosely and shake in the salt and olive oil. Stir into a thick batter, cover and rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes. After this, the dough should have swelled considerably. Add more water, make a sloppy dough then add rest of flour to form a stiff but pliable dough. Knead on a cool bench by pushing away from you, and bringing the dough back at least 12 times. Form into long log shapes and cut and roll into balls of an even size – dependant on your oven tray. You will need about 170-200g as a base. Cover and leave in a warm place for three hours. While they rise, make the sauce by warming milk, then in a separate pot melt butter and add flour. Slowly add milk and whisk into a sauce. Cook for 3-4minutes to cook out the flour, stirring constantly. Season, then add wine and take off the heat to whisk in egg and parmesan. Whisk until you get a nice thick sauce, then set aside (cover the top well to prevent a crust developing). After three hours, form dough gently into shape without touching the edges. Spread on the sauce and embed toppings with a liberal amount of mozzarella to bind together. For the photograph we have feta and microgreens, and ham and mushroom, with small dobs of blue cheese. Rest the prepared pizza, again covered in a warm place, for another hour then bake at 250-280 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes. Bake near the bottom of your oven, check half way through as you may have to shift the pizza higher up if the base is getting too dark.

Top salmon dish for student chef Ajo’s Restaurant, famous for its gourmet wood-fired pizzas, now has its mains and pastas cooked by an award winning chef. Student chef Jason Cameron was awarded a silver medal for his salmon dish entered in the training section of the New Zealand Culinary Fare last month. Jason’s award winning dish was a milk poached salmon on a chicken barley broth, served with balsamic pearls, macro salad, lemon air and lemon orange caramel. The 22-year-old is studying a Level 4 Hospitality Certificate at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

and has been working at the Central Parade restaurant for about 10 months. Jason is behind the tasty mediterannian inspired a la carte meals, entrees and pasta available on Ajo’s menu. Restaurant owner Wendy Forgesson says Jason is a talented young chef and is proud he has taken home the silver award. “He put a lot of work into it. It’s exciting, we certainly don’t ever have any complaints with his food.” To try some of Jason’s award winning cooking, visit Ajo’s Restaurant on Central Parade in Mount Maunganui. By Zoe Hunter

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Men remember their lives at sea Having travelled to foreign waters on ships during World War II – memories are always present for two former merchant seamen who experienced their vessels being torpedoed and sunk.

John Gregson and Bob Wyld, who first went to sea as teenagers, both have vivid memories of having their ships attacked by German opposition during World War II. Merchant Navy Day on Tuesday is commemorating the loss of 32,000 merchant navy personnel during World War Two. September 3 is the chosen date to com-

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memorate the day – being the day World War II began and the passenger liner SS Athenia sunk, killing 118 passengers and seamen – but Tauranga is choosing to hold its commemorative service on Sunday, September 8. John, a Mount Maunganui resident, joined the NZ Merchant Navy in 1940. At just 16, the ship John was serving on was torpedoed in 1942. Six months later John was forced to spend three days on a life boat after his ship was torpedoed again, setting the ship on fire. John says there was a constant fear of your ship being torpedoed. “You never used to close your cabin door in case it jammed. We always had the life boat swung out just in case. Everything happened very quickly. At night, John says the ship sailed in black out (with no lights) to avoid giving away their position and being torpedoed by German submarines. “The German submarines were very efficient. They sunk thousands of ships.” John moved from England to New Zealand in 1952. Now age 89, John says he

spent his life at sea until becoming a harbour pilot at the Port of Tauranga in 1961. Bob, a Tauranga resident, also joined the NZ Merchant Navy as a teenager and first went to sea at age 16. Bob served on ships ferrying food from New Zealand and Australia to Britain. “We travelled five times to pick up food [from NZ] without any naval support. The merchant navy saved Britain in the first year, because they would’ve starved otherwise.” At one point during his service, Bob’s merchant navy ship was stationed for repairs. While The Ferndale was being fixed in port, Bob was offered a month’s holiday, but he chose to sail on another ship, The Waipawa, immediately. Three days into its next voyage The Ferndale was torpedoed and sunk. “They called me lucky Wyld.” Waiting, and suffering the onslaught of torpedoes are clear memories for Bob. “We were frightened all of the time. We did the job but we were frightened. You’re lying in your bunk at night waiting for a bang.” A commemorative service will be held on Sunday, September 8, at the Merchant Navy and Royal NZ Navy Memorial at Sulphur Point from 2pm. Following this, the Battle of Britain will be remembered with a parade and service at Tauranga RSA from 10am on September 15. By Zoe Hunter

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Swimming in Special Olympics New Zealand’s National Summer Games is no easy kickboard across the pool for competitors like Tauranga’s Cara Rose.

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The 35-year-old, focused on her training at Greerton pools for the November 27-30 event in Dunedin, has a deeper dream of being selected for the Special Olympics’ World Games in Los Angeles in 2016. “I love swimming and have such a passion for it,” says Cara. “I’m really excited about the Nationals and I want to make the Worlds again to prove what I’m made of and that I can do it.” When Cara gets in the pool she is no longer a person with Down Syndrome – she’s a swimmer. “That’s why I love it so much.” Family friend Jane Lyle says Cara has been swimming since age five, has trained with Masters teams and won medals at the 1999 Special Olympics World Games in Atlanta. “Cara has competed in many club events growing up and swimming in Special Olympics for a long time. She’s always been a good swimmer – now she’s swimming at her best.”

Coach Pat Wakelin says Cara is very competent in all four strokes and “her speciality is individual medley”. While Special Olympics is for those with an intellectual disability, Pat says the events are very competitive and no flutter across the pool – Cara trains hard and competes to win. “We’ve had spectators at Special Olympics competitions in awe of their skills,” says Pat, Cara’s coach for 13 years. “She’s motivated and serious about swimming and trains early – via individual programme – on her own accord. We turn up at the pool at 11am and she’s been there since 10am.” Cara is one of nine swimmers – and 47 Tauranga athletes – heading to Dunedin. Competing in 100m individual medley, 200m freestyle and 50m breaststroke, winning Gold, Silver or Bronze allows her to seek nomination for the World Games.

Stress – how do we manage this? Part four of supporting our immune system is looking at how we manage our stress. They say occasional stress is actually good for us, but it’s the chronic, long term stress that plays an adverse part in our health. There are many books out there suggesting anti-stress ideas like meditation. But if you are anything like me, the closest you can get to having time to meditate is the time you get into bed, before you fall asleep. There is another option: Mindful Meditation. It’s about learning to

be in the moment. For example, when driving to work/school be present in that moment, watch where you are driving and what is going on around you. It’s so easy to be driving to work, thinking about the shopping list, texting a friend and trying to stop the kids squabbling in the back seat. So just try doing one thing, in that moment, and you will be surprised how slowing down can slow your system down. You could

also force a smile. Bernie Siegel (MD), an expert in the field of mind-body medicine, says if you pretend to be happy by forcing a smile or a laugh, your body will react by producing less cortisol. So there you go, two simple, achievable techniques to assist with reducing stress. Give it a go. A mindful day, being aware, smiling or laughing…doesn’t sound that hard really.

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Plunket support Music lovers can support plans to develop a new multipurpose Plunket centre in Te Puke with a fundraising concert on Sunday. Auckland-based Priest Chris Skinner will perform at The Orchard Church concert, along with the Bay of Plenty Men’s Choir – with all proceeds going to the building fund. Chris will sing a range of religious songs and hymns. Tickets are $15 and available from Paper Plus Te Puke or by prebooking tickets at The Orchard on 573 8961.

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Parent support for children with Type 1 diabetes Parents of children with Type 1 diabetes are invited to attend a free information and support evening next week. On Tuesday night, guest speakers will discuss important issues surrounding raising children and teenagers with the condition and offer support and advice. Diabetes Help Tauranga spokesperson Rebecca Ryder says this is the first of what they hope will be bi-monthly events for parents. “There are many parents out there who aren’t connected to other parents with kids with Type 1 diabetes. It’s a chance for those parents to mix and socialise and get important information.” Rebecca’s nine-year-old son was diagnosed with the disease

Event speaker Heidi-Jane James and organiser Rebecca Ryder. Photo by Zoe Hunter.

at age seven, so she knows how difficult it can be for parents to adjust, and hopes families will make use of these events. “On a daily basis Type 1 diabetes can be a life threatening condition. The younger the children are, the more responsibility you have as a parent in managing the condition. As they grow, your role changes as a parent and so does your role in managing diabetes. “We’re trying to network parents to enable sharing of ideas. We also plan to bring many expert speakers to increase our knowledge in helping our children manage their condition." Diabetes Help Tauranga also runs a youth group for those up to 20 years with family and youth camps and activities for all ages. Next Tuesday’s (September 10)

Achieving nearly 10 years of diva design

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The girls at Lynx Hair Direction know how to create a good up-do. Their work has been displayed for almost 10 years in the hit show ‘Tarnished Frocks and Divas’. Lynx Hair Direction has been behind the divas’ big, bold and beautiful up-dos since the show began in 2004. Salon owner Penny Rimer wants to express her gratitude toward her staff for their hard work. Particularly to her good friend Donna Erickson, who has helped with every show, and her assistant Jazz Ried. And don’t forget the production team, and the team from Adoux, who did the amazing hair creations for the dancers and singers.

Despite the name, Penny says the girls were nothing like ‘divas’ to work with. “We have loved being a part of the show. We work extremely hard on it. It’s a huge sense of achievement, great team bonding, and a chance to be creative.” At the Lynx salon, Penny says the hairdressers pride themselves on their hair-up work and women can visit the salon for their own ‘diva inspired’ up-do at any time. ‘Tarnished Frocks and Divas’ is a show celebrating women – who they are and what they can still become. The shows inspire women to continue to challenge themselves, create new goals and to be a positive influence on their families, friends and wider community. Penny encourages Bay women to audition for the next show. “Just go for it.” By Zoe Hunter

event runs 7pm-8.30pm at Imbibe Restaurant and Bar. For more information, email: By Corrie Taylor youth@diabeteshelp.org.nz

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Student stylists win big at awards Seven Hair to Train students entered the Waikato Regional Hairdresser of the Year Awards 2013 on August 11, picking up three first places, two seconds and a standing ovation from the judges. Brandi-Reign O’Neill-Smith stole the Avant Garde section with her up do ‘Brandi’s Bird’. Her creation depicted a bird cage made from hair, and her model was body painted to create the full effect. Hair to Train education manager Jo Brierley says Brandi’s creation received a standing ovation from the judges. “It was incredible.” Kaye Walker, Jordan Kohi and Sapphira Smallman placed second in the same event. In the Pre Trade Blow Wave section, Hair to Train students picked up first and second places with Jaene Louw placing first and Isabella Farmiloe-Duff second with their “outstanding” blow waves. Isabella also picked up a first place in the Pre Trade

Hair Up section. Jo says the students who entered are a mixture of Year 1-2 students and were mentored by Hair to Train creative director Jessica Jordan. “There were outstanding. I thought the standard of the students’ work would have given the seniors a run for their money.” As a result of their expertise and creativity, the students were invited to work at Fashion Week – an annual event for Hair to Train. To gain your National Certificate in Salon Support Level 3 and Certificate in Elementary Hairdressing Level 3 – and train with the best, highly skilled tutors – enrol today. A new course begins October 15. Hair to Train is one of Tauranga’s most successful, category one, private training establishments with a Highly Confident Mark and was awarded the highly commended Innovative Provider Award. By Zoe Hunter

Getting sufficient minerals in your diet? If you would like a oneword answer to the question of whether we should take supplements it is ‘minerals’.

sense, as it is needed to produce the critical antioxidant enzyme glutathione. Some minerals have multiple functions and low levels can cause many problems. For example, zinc is known to participate in more than 300 enzymes. Low zinc levels can cause Unlike vitamins and diverse problems, including other nutrients, the poor immune function, eye mineral content of food problems, hair loss and is directly related to skin problems. the mineral health of Many people take the soils in which it is mineral supplements produced. to maintain health or While food from as part of a treatment the sea has excellent programme for specific mineral balance, many conditions. These can be of our soils are deficient with John Arts single minerals, such as iron, in minerals. New Zealand iodine or calcium, small groups soils contain very low levels such as magnesium, calcium and of the cell-protecting trace mineral potassium, or as multi-mineral selenium. Inadequate selenium has complexes. My view is the single been linked to some cancers and or small groups of minerals should immune disorders. This makes

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Council finances get a big tick Audit NZ signed off Tauranga City Council’s end of year accounts with a clean bill of health. Staff had pulled out all stops and completed the work a month ahead of last year. The auditor told us there will be changed reporting standards in the future. Contrary to some expectations, the auditor told us this may not mean increased costs. There was no reporter present from daily print media to hear the good news, who gives plenty of publicity to council finances, including debt. Rarely is it reported part of this debt has been created to provide infrastructural assets, needed as our city grows – just as most people get a mortgage to help fund their homes. For sure, the debt is up there. But as the audit report shows, it’s all part of a carefully-managed financial package providing a reasonable standard of living facilities and amenities – and sharing the cost with those, who in future, will benefit. Talking of assets, the Mayor and I attended Huharua Park to mark completion of another addition to the great asset. At the end of Plummer’s Point Rd, towards Omokoroa, this is a joint venture between TCC and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Originally a strategic Maori Pa, it has been restored somewhat to its former function. Latterly, it was a kiwifruit orchard. The original defensive trench is still there along with a huge Pohutukawa tree, reportedly dating back to pre-European times. It’s well worth a trip out there. With the Local Body Elections pending

there have been issues raised in the community. It’s a good time to do this, as most elected members become really focused at this time. The Greerton Library is one matter, with a public meeting held at Greerton Hall. This project was stood down (at the last minute) after the April floods while council considered the financial effects of the floods. The resolution states: “That the Greerton Library be assessed through the 2014/15 Annual Plan”. As it’s to be funded with $1.8million of development contributions, as part of the budgeted $3.2m cost, it’s my opinion it’s likely to proceed next year now we have a reasonably clear way forward to address financial costs of the flooding problems. In the “oops not again” department the Bay Times ran an online story about Rick Curach with the headline: “Electoral bungle blow to newbies” but published an accompanying photo of Bill Grainger. There was much hilarity among some election members, as it was contemplated which one got the electoral advantage (or otherwise!). The red ensign was flying at City Hall on September 3 which was Merchant Navy Remembrance Day – in memorial of all those who gave their lives in the World Wars in order to bring supplies to keep the armed forces operating. As I’ve noted before, the British merchant seamen’s pay stopped from the moment their ship sunk. I’ve been in conversation with downtown CBD retailers. They’re keen to energise the

downtown area and moves are afoot to get this going soon. The $3 per hour parking charge in prime CBD space has been a bridge too far it seems. Did you know once you have purchased a parking slip you can move to other parking spaces within that time? You get 10 minutes’ free time allowance as well. Some elected members attended an onstreet meeting with a few Marine Parade residents lobbying for council to permanently ban certificated motor homes from overnighting opposite their homes and businesses on Marine Parade. As I noted previously, council is the meat in a Government-created sandwich. Government passed legislation allowing certificated motor homes to park almost anywhere unless council specifically prohibits it. The only reason allowed in the legislation is for the likes of health, safety, access and nuisance. Whatever the outcome, one sector or other will not be satisfied. Trees are up for policy review again. Oh joy. Ex-councillor Mary Dillon addressed us in the public forum, speaking in favour of saving silver birch trees. Mary has 10 silver birches on her property. Trees are guaranteed to generate emotive debate every time and the usual argy bargy on how we would proceed with this review evolved. Current policy is all about “vegetation and tree management” and nothing about the effect – both good and bad – on the community. I asked a review include a policy objective that considers all aspects of the wellbeing of the community when implementing the policy. We will have a workshop

soon to discuss detail. It will be an open workshop and it is anticipated to be a lengthy and lively discussion. Besides this, it looks as if the tree sub-committee hearing applications for variations to the present policy will get the chop in the next triennium. But you will still be able to be heard by the hearings panel. We also set policy for elected member’s expenses in the next triennium. Not many elected members make claims and those that have claimed are for attendance expenses at conferences and the like. Apparently, councils elsewhere have been flogging the system in the past. Last week we had a presentation on retaining open space at the Phoenix carpark in downtown Mount, instead of building a shopping centre and covered carpark. No decisions have been made and this one is guaranteed to generate plenty of public opinion.

This week’s mindbender from Sir Bob Harvey, past Mayor of Waitakere City, at the Greerton Library meeting – “In politics it’s wrong to be right too soon”.

Confidence boosting workshop for school holidays Performing arts company ‘Artz on Show’ is opening an exciting confidence-boosting Workshop in Tauranga in the October school holidays. The Mary Poppins themed Workshop, for students aged 5-15, is at the Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre from September 30 – October 4. Artz on Show gives students of all abilities the opportunity to try out a variety of

performing arts disciplines. Daily core classes include drama, advanced drama, hip hop and jazz. There are variations made daily with additional classes examples are vocals, specialised dance, stage makeup, face painting, art and team building. The Workshop introduces students to performing arts and gives them the opportunity to perform on stage – the show is the highlight of the week with parents

attending to see what their children have learnt. Managing director Hayley Govorko is excited to bring Artz on Show School Holiday Workshops to Tauranga. “We aim to help students increase their selfconfidence and self-esteem. It’s very exciting to see the positive changes in a child after attending one of our Workshops. “Approaching life and learning with confidence is a huge advantage for a young person.” The Workshop runs from 9pm - 4pm daily. There is a weekly fee of $275 or $60 per day.

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36 Syria: The real culprits are the manufacturers, wherever they may be situated in the world. Outraged governments should shut down the factories in their own countries and lock up the owners, just as they would lock up manufacturers of the drug P. John Mills, Mount Maunganui.

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cil election meeting is on at Tauranga Girls’ College Hall this Tuesday September 10 at 7.30pm. The Citizens Advocacy Tauranga needs a good public turnout to send a strong debt and rates message to the council. The issue of unelected corporate iwi representation on local councils etc will also be canvassed with particular reference to current problems arising in Auckland Super City and the insidious spread to other districts. Your continued support is critical to the success of this important election meeting. Tony Fellingham, Tauranga South.

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Lacking sound management Is this prominently just a nation of Maori with a few Europeans involved? Most of our overseas advertising indicates that. Surely there are other ways, too, of introducing our country. After all, the Maori population in New Zealand is only 15 per cent with no full-blooded ones left.We keep giving in to so many of their demands, and so far, no giving back. What they say, was unfairly taken from them, it has been far more compensated

by now. Why are we still paying for something 180 years ago? Need we mention the many advantages we’ve introduced and helped to provide, that Maori, like the rest of us, have today. Yet still our government continues to pour millions of dollars and property to them, including special privileges, surrendering to most of their demands. They will never be satisfied. Where’s our “One law for all” –

with equal opportunity? Have we forgotten our first pioneer settlers, who toiled so hard, breaking in our land, milling timber, building dwellings and carving out roads etc, the start of what we all have today? Those are the men and women we should honour, recognize and be so thankful for. Are we too late to use common sense? Let us face facts and have a fair future for all. Let common sense prevail. We have a beautiful country, sadly-lacking is sound management. I remain a proud New Zealander. Ken Collingwood, Bethlehem.

Te Papa: Their place or our place? Someone recently described the meaning of Te Papa not as ‘Our Place’ but as ‘Their Place’ - and ‘Their’ being Maori. In an article on Te Papa in the Listener (August 31 edition), we see just how far Maori-ization of this institute has gone and how far government nepotism has extended. Several internationally renowned scientists, leaders in the field of taxonomy, have been made redundant while the Government’s appointment of Maori to key areas continues. None of the senior managers have a scientific background when one would believe that should be a pre-requisite for a museum appointment. The former government-appointed chairman was Sir Wira Gardiner, husband of Education Minister Hekia Parata, ex-soldier, founding director of the Waitangi Tribunal and later

chief executive of the Ministry of Maori Development Te Puni Kokiri. He has been replaced by Evan Williams, a lawyer with long term involvement with iwi over cultural and land issues. He shares responsibility for ‘cultural leadership and strategic management’ with a kaihatu or Maori leader, Rhonda Paku, senior curator of the museum’s Maori collection. The present spokesperson for the sciences is Claudia Orange, known for her work on the Treaty of Waitangi. Of the many redundancies, no Maori has been dismissed. Does the preceding paragraph suggest a certain preponderance of control or influence at Te Papa by 14 per cent of our population. All this by a government elected to represent all New Zealanders, a government showing scant regard for this gross racial imbalance. The day Te Papa opened I was

living in Russell and watching the telecast with our German neighbours and their two guests from Germany. The proceedings began with a view from Te Papa of the wakas approaching across the harbour. As they reached the shore the kuias wailed and the waiata and karakia rang out. This went on for a long time with most of the narrative in Maori. A brief interlude, a couple of minutes, followed showing the inside of a cabin on a migrant ship, and this was followed by a Polynesian choir. At the end of hours of proceedings, the visitors from Germany observed: “If this truly shows you how you live, your culture and history, then surely at least 90 per cent of New Zealanders are Maori or Polynesians”. Little has changed. Bryan Johnson, Omokoroa.

Seeing red over blue-eye myth I’m so angry after hearing what a teacher in a South Island school told his/her pupils: “Blue-eyed students are more intelligent than brown-eyed students”. What in hell was that teacher thinking if indeed he/she has a brain and how could that school’s principal condone that? Apparently some parents thought this comment was okay. No doubt parents of blue-eyed kids. The teacher said it was interesting to see the looks on the brown-eyed students’ faces when they heard that comment. Ya think? Try telling that to the parents of a brown-eyed kid, who has just commit-

ted suicide because they felt worthless, had lost all or any self-confidence they may have had and quite possibly were bullied by “intelligent” blue-eyed students, who thought it was fun to taunt a brown-eyed student about their lack of intelligence. I think this is disgusting, unacceptable and that teacher should be fired and never allowed to work in any school again. I am not a PC person but I really hope the PC brigade come down on that school, the principal and that teacher like a tonne of bricks. This is not Germany and we are not in the 1940s. Shirley Gussey, Omokoroa.

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It is fantastic to hear that the Bay of Plenty Regional Council intends to allocate $15 million towards a tertiary education campus in the city. The Council should be applauded for their commitment to keeping and attracting young people to Tauranga. Too often our best and brightest must leave to further their education. This will allow the next generation of leaders to stay here and apply their skills and potential in the local community.

It is also great to hear the news that a $5 million publicly funded birthing centre is to be built in Bethlehem. During the years, I have had a number of people come to me expressing the need for just this type of centre. The 12-room Bethlehem Birthing Centre, due to be open in September 2014, fills a gap in local services, offering a non-hospital birth, accommodation and sup-

Stop war People are dying because of war and conflict. I wish it could all stop. War is the dumbest thing I’ve heard of. People killing other people with guns. If there was no war all the countries will live in peace. That is what I wish for. Thank you for the chance to say what I think. Oscar Gribble (9), Pyes Pa. Photos: Email high resolution, jpeg format photos with your letter, to: letters@thesun.co.nz

port for up to three days free. These are just two examples of the fact that Tauranga is now being recognised as a great place for all ages. There has been an influx of younger people moving to the area in recent years; and services such as these are needed to continue to this trend, as well as provide the opportunity for our local young people to stay. Read more at www.sunlive.co.nz

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Referendum will cost NZ dearly Since the eighties a succession of governments, Tory and Labour, have shown contempt for the electorate along with a total lack of knowledge of economics. Everything either party has tried has failed. We live in and have lived in a morass of poverty for many years since the David Lange-led Government and calamitous economics of Roger the Dodger (Douglas) and his chum Richard Prebble. Selling state-owned assets has never worked and never will work apart from a few weeks’ period after the sale and then money has run out.

Both parties have had garage sales that have amassed billions of dollars lasting a few months and now we are deeper debt than we have ever been. Now Labour is demonstrating further total lack of economic sense by forcing a pointless referendum on the taxpayers of New Zealand. The Goverment also shows contempt for the electorate, along with lack of economic sense, by boldly telling us the referendum will be ignored which we knew anyway. The taking of this poll will cost New Zealand taxpayers dearly, when the Government is virtually

broke. Is at all possible there is someone in the Labour Party that could have pointed out that the referendum will be ignored? Obviously not. Most of us knew what the situation would be and would have counselled Labour not to call for such a time and money wasting exercise. Are we to take either party seriously as seekers of the treasury benches next year? I think not. Neither party seems to have any understanding of economics whatsoever. Looks more like the party we need is 1law4all. Alastair Bourne,Bethlehem.

Election:Where to place your trust? Local body elections are about Hope. The hope that if we place our trust and faith in someone for the next three years, will a difference will be made? So now, that soon we will be voting, how do we evaluate? A barometer for me is: Are the basic things being done? Because, if they are not, how can we place our trust in the hope that the big issues that need to be dealt with, will get done. This barometer makes me look at my road, Ohauiti Rd. It is the Westerm Bay of Plenty District Council’s responsibility, through statute, to control the noxious pest woolly nightshade on roading reserve. For this they get a big fail. Even though this issue was brought to their attention in March, nothing has been done, even though it is election year. Woolly nightshade is a curse of a

weed, where from roadsides it invades productive pasture and ecological areas. Horticulturists and farmers have a hard enough time as it is, without poor council weed management adding to their woes. In situations where mature seed producing pest trees have been happening for several years, the council is potentially exposing ratepayers to a legal claim for damages brought by landowners - who would be within their rights. I am advised funding for woolly nightshade control is now based on a policy of “reactive” instead of the previous “proactive” from my observations it is “No Active”. So where to place your trust? Are the basic things being done? The power is with all of us, but only if we vote. Tim Short, Ohauiti Hills.

Signwritten vehicles: Solve problem’s source shows up candidates Tauranga City Council u-turn on signwritten election vehicles, indicates while the rules may have been illthought out, Mr Baker for one (as I recall) previously supported prohibiting any election signage when the restrictions were first mooted. Makes you wonder when people can’t or won’t obey the rules (pre-latest amendment) or will deliberately flout them, what sort of governance and leadership acumen they show. Teammate Gail McIntosh’s comments seems to indicate either she can’t read, or if TCC signage rules don’t suit, then the inconvenient truth of September 14 is simply ignored and treated as a misprint without checking. Frankly one thing is as bad as the other, and as a group you would think these people might at least be singing from the same song sheet. Let’s now look at another piece of TCC madness -Freedom Campers. TCC surely had to severely restrict the number of vehicles, length of stay and limit parking to council-controlled carparks or reserves. Then TCC simply continue to pander to those who effectively bring nothing to Tauranga. Even Westland District Council had more brains. R Paterson, Matapihi.

Among many problems we face in today’s society, drug abuse is probably high on the list if not tops. Its costing the country millions ,and more importantly in the derogation of human lives, costs are immeasurable. While recent public outcry and demonstrations against drug-testing on animals is understandable and to be applauded, there would no issue if the availability of Psychoactive Substances (for example, party pills) was withdrawn. How any self-respecting politician, who is supposed to be principaled and in parliament to stand for the welfare and good of people, could support this bill in any form is unbelievable. The opportunity is there to do something about it. We need to lobby the Goverment for an immediate law change. Also, protestors might consider changing their placcards to highlight the source of the problem. Vic Sterling. Pyes Pa.

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

Saturday 7 September 60s Up Social Group Promoting

enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. $2pp. Guest speaker &/ or activity arranged each meeting. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch. www.60supmovement.org.nz or Glen 542 2823 Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome. Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes. Bay Association of Sea Kayakers Weekend of paddling at Whanarua Bay (East of Te Kaha). Bevan 576 8885 Bichon Frise Club Maungatapu School Hall, 164 Maungatapu Rd, Tauranga 11am. $2 entry per adult. Fun classes for your dogs to enter $1 per entry, including the mighty Tauranga/Auckland challenge! Bring a plate for shared lunch, crockery item for raffle box, lead & anything else your pet might need. BOKWA Fitness Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 9.30am. Easy steps to sign language, fun cardio workout. All levels of fitness welcome. Sarah 021 185 3363 www.bokwafitness.com/ Come Dance the Night Away Sequence & old time dancing. Greerton Hall 1.3011pm. Great music & supper. $5 entry. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Gary 543 0051 Gate Pa Tennis Club Junior Season starts Sept 7. For 10 & under ages club days are Saturday’s 9am start. Club days for intermediate & college players Thurs 4.30pm. Lana 576 9099 or 0274 202 665 Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 St Andrew’s Spring Gala Nov 9. If you would like to rent a stall, or for stall criteria & cost 575 9347 or www.mountchurch.org.nz Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club Summer opening day. Seniors Sept 7 1pm, for the young & not so old. Wear your brightest tennis clothing. Club play 1pm. Handicap tournament 1.30pm. Junior Sept 8 & Sept 14. New members, beginners & pre-interclub 9-10am. New members & interclub 10-11.30am. Games & coaching will be organised. Maryanne 578 9298 The Cargo Shed Open Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm. Coffee & a free biscuit with new products on display. The Little Big Markets Mount Sports Centre cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mt Maunganui 9am – 2pm. Art, craft, live music. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz

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Valuing the Power of Agreements Sept 14 A modern day mindfulness awareness event. Exploring integrity & accountability regarding the use of powerful agreements. Historic Village, Tauranga 10am - 4pm. RSVP Kayesha 573 7588 or btlgu@hotmail.com Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Speciality programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 Welcome Bay Markets Car boot & market day first Sat of month at Welcome Bay car park. 9am – 12pm. Sausage sizzle, car boot & stalls. Cost $5 car boot/stall. 544 4977 or cwelcomebay@xtra.co.nz

Sunday 8 September

Are You Happy? Find out how Nichiren

Buddhism can help us attain indestructible happiness. Every Sun, except first Sunday of month at Otumoetai Plunket Rooms, 59 Otumoetai Rd 2.15-3.30pm. www.sgi.org or email: sgitauranga@ gmail.com Battle of Britain Sept 15 Parade & service at 1000hrs at Tauranga RSA. All welcome. Bay Bible Fellowship Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Communion plus teaching from “Joshua - living the courageous life,” by Lincoln Forlong. Gerald 021 938 618 or www. baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bible Seminars Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “The book of Ruth, a story of faith in action.” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 Chris Skinner in Concert The Orchard, Te Puke 2pm, featuring BOP Men’s Choir. CD’s for sale after the concert. Tickets $15 available from Paper Plus Te Puke or Te Puke Plunket 573 7901 or The Orchard 573 8961. Fundraiser for Te Puke Plunket. Fun Charity Walk Sept 15 - Papamoa Wetland 5km wander for Child Cancer starts at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa 10am. Spot prizes, auctions, entertainment. For details - www.enteronline.co.nz Merchant Navy Day Commemorative service at Sulphur Pt MN & RNZN Memorial. Assemble 1345, ceremony 1400. Refreshments afterward at Yacht Club. 575 4226 Omokoroa Lions Market Western Ave car park, Omokoroa 9am - 12pm. All stall holders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m space. 548 2117 Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market At Southern edge of the Plaza car park adjacent to Gravatt Rd 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

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Prestige Singles Change of venue.

50+ Coffee afternoon at Nautilus Cafe & Restaurant, Cross Rd 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Rainbow Social Network For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender. Meet 2nd Sun of month at 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Theosophical Society “Saving our planet” at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation. June 576 6106 Unity of Tauranga Metaphysical study & meditation group meet 2nd Sun of month, Matua Hall, Levers Rd 10.15am cuppa, 10.30am start. 576 0165

Young Classical Musicians Society

Concert at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 2.30pm. Entry adults $3, children $1, family $6 2 + 2. Come & enjoy our young talent. Jocelyn 575 5975

Monday 9 September

Baby Moves & Group Specialised movement & music class for 0-14 months run by qualified early childhood educator. Mondays at Arataki Community Centre 10-10.30am, music 10.30-11am. Coffee group all for only $4. 575 2048 Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/ Cardiac Care leader. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 7.30pm onwards. Bob/Viv 575 5845 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 4pm or freephone 0800 367 222. JP service every Weds & Thurs 9-11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary. Dances of Universal Peace Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St, Tauranga 7pm. Pat 533 3915 Free Antenatal Classes Pirirakau Hauora, classes available each month in 2013. Venues throughout the Bay. For dates & venues ph 552 4573 or email: tamarikiora@pirirakauhauora.org.nz Fire Brigade Bowling Club Handicap Singles at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7pm. Sharon 543 3929 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of

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all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Tauranga Senior Badminton Club Every

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. 572 3345 or www. harmonyaplenty.co.nz Hello Monday! Healthy breakfast for everyone, for every body. Free body analysis/ sample. Every Mon 7.30-9am. Svetlana 027 616 2124

Justice of the Peace Service Centre

Monday at Bayfair Shopping Centre Management office 10am - 12pm. Learn to Dance Te Puke Sequence dancing refresher & coaching for beginners. St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke 7-9pm. Gordon 572 0060 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Progressive Assn 2nd Mon of month in Tohora Room, Papamoa Library 7.30pm. Ken 574 2332 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationships Aotearoa Mon - Blended families. Combining a household? This course covers step parent & step sibling issues 6.30-8.30pm. Tues - Parenting Through Separation. Free course for separating parents 6.30-8.30pm. Weds Parenting today’s Teens - this course covers issues being experienced by teenagers in today’s society 6.30-8.30pm. Parenting 4 Success - parenting your 2-11yr olds 10am - 12pm. Parenting through separation Papamoa 10am - 12pm. Thurs - Positively Me 4 women- self esteem course for women 6.30-8.30pm. Parenting through separation 10am - 12pm. 576 8392 Tauranga Badminton Junior Club From 7-17yrs. Every Mon at Bethlehem College Events Centre 6-7.30pm. Every Tues at Otumoetai College action Centre 5.156.45pm. Racquets available. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Pipers Club Every Mon 7pm. Enquiries welcome from pipers & drummers. 579 1460 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Tauranga RSA, lessons 7-8pm, club nights 8-10pm. www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz or Colleen 544 4676

Mon & Weds 7.30pm onwards. Racquets available. All welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035 Tauranga Senior Citizen’s Club Mon & Thurs Cards. 500 & Bridge 1-4pm. Tues, Weds & Sat Indoor Bowls 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. At 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. 578 7534 Mon Indoor Bowls at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by $12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. 571 6663 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Also Te Puke Senior Citizen’s Club, Jocelyn St, Te Puke 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272

You’re Never Too Old to Get Moving! Physical activity & education programme developed for people over 60yrs. Fully endorsed by GP’s & National Heart Foundation. Every Mon, Weds & Fri at BOP Polytechnic 8-9am. Keith 571 0190 or email: keith.martin@boppoly.ac.nz

Tuesday 10 September

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm. Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Ladies welcome to join aged 30-60 for fun, friendship & travel. Training every Tues at Greerton 6-8pm. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 BOP Shirley Walking Group Every Tues meet outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after. Great group. See you there. Come & See Like to know more about the Catholic faith & church? Meet every Tues at St Mary’s Catholic Church cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm. 578 6209 Conversation Cafe for Seniors Every Tues at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St,

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The Weekend Sun Mount 10am - 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5. 575 9347 Harmony Craft Circle For mums & bubs Tuesday mornings in Welcome Bay. Kylie 544 3779 or search Harmony Craft Circle on facebook.

Wednesday 11 September

Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing a varied repertoire. Penny 579 2945 Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages, no partner required. Maria 544 1680

Baywide Community Law Service

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem

Justice of the Peace Service Centres

Every Tues at Te Tuinga Whanau, 190 Chadwick Rd, Greerton 10am - 12pm. Mount Mainstreet Centre 11am - 1pm. Kidz Need Dadz Coffee morning every Tues 9.30-11.30am at 538 Fraser St, Tauranga. 571 0379 Living Scripture Group study & discussion into understanding the deepest links between Christianity & its Jewish origins - from Genesis to Revelation. Gain deeper insight between old & new covenant scripture by using the Hebraic mindset to expand your biblical foundations. Non denominational - n/c. 571 5188 or 021 264 6002 Meridian Daylight Lodge Meet at Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tga. Visiting members with wives/partners welcome from 11am. Keith 544 4109

Mount Social Table Tennis Group Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.30-9.30pm. $4. Paddles available. For players of all abilities. 575 2048

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

Weds plus, Thurs club night. Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063 Otumoetai Community House Every Tues at 11 Highmore Place 10am - 12pm. Drop in for a coffee, chat (children welcome) or access to the internet. Allsorts Op Shop is open at the same time, so call in & browse. Margaret 021 260 6504 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai Tues 7-9.30pm, second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. John 578 9716

South City Indoor Bowls Club (Inc)

Box Drawn Mixed Pairs (Mounted Bowl) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687 Suicide Memorial Service On World Suicide Prevention Day at Edgewater Fan (opp Starbucks, by the water) 5.30pm. All welcome. Grief Support Services 578 4480 or www.griefsupport.org.nz Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Cedar Lounge, Bureta Park, Vale St 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun 1pm. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Featuring a video “Strangest things in the universe - plus other astronomical events.’ Public welcome. Telescope viewing if weather permits. 576 1943

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre cnr Devonport Rd & 11th Ave 9-11.30am. Wendy 552 5293 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Toastmasters Excel Club Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. Tess 575 6610 Treasure Box Music & movement 10am for 1-5years. Morning tea. Kids pre-loved, quality clothing, gold coin donation. Every Tues 11am - 12pm at Face2Face Church, 36d MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui (opp Nosh). Free admission for September. Lisa 027 501 0530 Union of Fathers Support meeting every Tues 7.30pm at 538 Fraser St, Tauranga. 571 0379 YMCA Sit n Fit Class Tues at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 11.30am - 12.30pm. Weds at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd 11am - 12pm. Social exercise seated to music. 578 9272

After Suicide Support Group

Runs for 6 weeks, starts Oct 2. Grief Support Services 578 4480 or support@griefsupport.org.nz Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Historic Village, 17th Ave 10am. All welcome. 578 2631 Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bromeliad Meeting Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.30-2.30pm. Demonstrations on attaching plants to various media. Plant of month: Bromeliads suitable for attaching to ponga or driftwood. Good sales table. Committee meeting 11.30am. Lynley 576 7711

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, ph Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Tony Hammond Motors Open Fours Tournament at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Names in book. Marg 543 3394 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Housie Weds at Gate Pa Bowling Club 11am - 1.30pm. June 543 0465

Justice of the Peace Service Centres

Every Weds at Citizens Advice Bureau, Hamilton St 9-11.30am. Te Puna School 6.30-7.30pm. Papamoa Library 10am - 12pm. ME/CFS Support Meeting 1st floor, 14b Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 1pm (note change of time). Topic: Life after ME/CFS’. All welcome. 578 7804 Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library 94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds 6.30-8.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am. Great range of toys for hire at $1-$5. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055

Tauranga Embroiderers Guild

Every Weds at Rowing Club Rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm then again 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners & experienced welcome. Tauranga Opera Forum Eugene Oengin by Tchaikovsky Sept 11. An opera fundraiser for Tauranga secondary students art scholarships. Complimentary wine, finger foods, lucky ticket draw & opera screening at Tauranga Club. Tickets from Creative Tauranga. 928 5270 The Taming of the Shrew William Shakespeare’s outrageous comic battle of the sexes. At Detour Theatre Sept 11 - 28 7.30pm. Baycourt 577 7188 or www.baycourt.co.nz

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters if the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@kol. co.nz or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters Tauranga South Area Leadership skills, speaking skills. Weds at St George’s Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. Alan 544 5989

Welcome Bay Community Playgroup

Every Weds at 130 Ohauiti Rd 9.3011.30am except for public & school holidays. $3 morning per child, $5 a morning per family. A range of activities. Bring morning tea for your child. 544 0682 Zumba New class starts Sept 18. First class free, then $5 casual & $4 when you buy concession of 10. Mon 9.30am, Thurs 9.15am & Weds 5.30pm at Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd. Ruth 0274 156 819

Thursday 12 September

Addiction Support Group Held 1- 2pm. Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy. 579 9890 Ballroom & Latin Dance Free introductory dance lesson Sept 19 at ASB Baypark Stadium Lounge 7pm. Just come along. The Dance Centre 542 1295 or www.udance2.co.nz

Ballroom Dancing Every Thurs at

Mount RSA 10am - 12pm. Gill/Doreen 574 6754 Club Mt Maunganui Seniors Play indoor bowls, 500 & Bolivia ever Thurs 12.45pm. John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International

At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am 12pm for a non denominational in depth study of Hebrews until Sept 26. Jack & Betty 544 3809 Deep Sea Oil Drilling Public meeting. Guest speaker: Gareth Hughes MP in Aihe Room, Papamoa Library 6.30pm. Learn about the Government’s plans for deep sea oil drilling & find out what you can do to get involved with the campaign to stop it. Free entry. malcolm.larking@parliament.govt.nz Fire Brigade Bowling Club Interclub Prizegiving at Memorial Hall 7.30pm. Sharon 543 3929 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in meditation classes. Beginners are welcome. Classes are self-contained so start any time. Cost $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes. Next class today 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Healing Rooms Fashion Island 42 Gravatt Rd next to Esquires Coffee Shop. First & third Thurs 10.30am - 12.30pm. Second & fourth Sat 1.303.30pm. No appointment necessary. No charge. 574 1510 or 0210 271 3254

Justice of the Peace Service Centres

Every Thurs at Citizens Advice Bureau, Hamilton St 9-11.30am. Te Puke Anglican Church 10am - 12pm. Tauranga Ethnic Council, Historic Village 11.30am - 1.30pm. Welcome Bay Community Centre 12-3pm. Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714

Manawatu Society September Dinner

Daniels in the Park, 11th Ave 5.30pm (for 6.30pm dinner). $29pp. Guest speaker: Colin Allison - violin making. Raffle $2 each or 3 for $5. RSVP to Barbara 542 1185 or email: gebara@ clear.net.nz Once Only Massive Book Sale Sept 19 – 24 at Old Office Max Site, Cnr Elizabeth St & Durham St 10am – 4pm daily. Fundraising for Waipuna Hospice. Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Thurs upstairs at Flannagans. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz Tauranga Bridge Club Social bridge every Thurs at 252 Ngatai Rd 1pm. 576 5022 Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.3010.45am. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Tauranga Mixed Probus Club Monthly meeting at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane 10am Guest speaker. Visitors & potential members welcome. Maureen 544 5013

Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Last Thurs every month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220

Tennis Seniors Club Over

35+ Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Cameron Rd, opp Court House 9am. Sylvia 0274 362 926 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Helen 571 6181

Friday 13 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting

every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Noel 579 5412 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Dancing Meditation Classes Discover yourself through spiritual journey of

dancing meditation. Age group above 18. No fees & no fixed or set steps or any skills required. At 43a Oceanbeach Rd, Mt Maunganui opp Cosy Corner from 6.30pm. Rupal 0210 533 548 Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Friday Arvo Craft Group From 1-5pm. Afternoon tea. Gold coin. Jannz 573 4228 or txt 027 273 2913

Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling

League New members wanted to join our friendly league playing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 pin at 1pm (3 games). Barry/Loris 571 5492 Gay/Bi Men’s Support

Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/ text Alex 027 358 5934 Grease Featuring wellknown songs such as “Greased Lightning” and “We Go Together” plus songs from the movie. Staged by Tauranga Musica – a great night out for the whole family. At Baycourt Theatre Sept 13 – 21 8pm. Sept 15 & 12 2pm. Prices $19 - $45. www.baycourt. co.nz 577 7188 Justice of the Peace Ser-

vice Centres Every Fri at Tauranga Library, NZ Room 12-2pm. Katikati Resource Centre 10am - 12pm. Tauranga RSA, Greerton 2-4pm. Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffats Rd 10am - 12pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11.30am 1.30pm.

“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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for nothing, but in the big city everyThis week emails went out from Midge ng requested for Marsden and producer/bass player Neil one expects to get paid. b ei M e Once upon a time record i Hannan seeking public donations for ar Midge's next album. Midge says: companies would pony “I was initially reluctant to agree up with advances against with the idea of 'crowd funding' sales. Now potential sales thinking it smacked of desare fewer and further peration, but having done some between that avenue research, I came to the concluis becoming tighter, sion that it is the world wide especially for anyone way of the future, for funding not working directly in music, movies and the arts.” the chart arena. So musicians around the Not just donations world are turning to crowd And he may well be right. What sourcing to raise the money they makes this model really hum is that you're need to record. And it's not just being asked to give a donation. If you go to happening here too. www.pledgeme.co.nz/1326 you'll see the whole thing in action: there's a video of Midge making his pitch; there are details of the proposed album, right down to the specific songs and musicians; and there are rewards for donating. Yep, you don't just throw money at Midge, you get something back beyond righteous satisfaction. For a $20 donation you get a Midge Tour Tea Towel (and why not?). For $25 you get the new CD when it's made. For $60 you get two tickets to Midge's next show in the area. And – skipping several in-between options – for $500 you get Midge and guitarist Chet O'Connell playing an hour-long house concert at your residence. ($2000 gets you the whole band for two hours which seems like a dynamite offer for Christmas parties!) The Avenues Midge is looking for a mere $11,000, bugger all in terms of album costs. He's already raised half. Why not pop along to the site and see if you can help out?

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Let's talk about albums. Albums are becoming a difficult proposition. The problem afflicting the whole of the music business is particularly acute for albums – there just ain't no money in it. CD sales are continuing to decline and CDs, as a response to outlets like the Warehouse selling out-of-copyright or repackaged albums, are now cheaper than they've ever been.

There are also far fewer music shops as people switch to downloading music as bulk-commodity mp3s. Which they usually do on a song by song basis, making the album an even more financially-challenged commodity: why record those songs that are “album songs”, as opposed to “singles”, if no one's going to download them? The rule of downloading is that the most standout catchy tunes get the downloads. A long subtle “album track” doesn't stand a chance. And albums are expensive to make. Sure, they don't need to be Michael Jackson Thriller expensive, but if you're doing it properly it's going to cost. We do things a bit more cheaply in Tauranga where many musicians and helpers are willing to work

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I'm sure last week's trawl through the minutiae of Bob Dylan's new boxed set warmed many a heart after a hard Friday at work. But this time let's stick closer to home.

This weekend’s gigs

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And on to this weekend and a few local gigs coming up which may be of interest. Saturday (7 September) afternoon sees a free gig from the blues and roots juggernaut that is Swamp Thing. The duo of Grant Haua and Michael Barker have featured regularly in this column and a free gig sounds just the ticket! They're playing at the new Brew Bar on the Strand, kicking off at 3.00pm. Sunday sees another of the occasional shows at the Omokoroa Boat Club where the charismatic Paul Ubana Jones will be joined by well-travelled Nelson singer/songwriter Bryce Wastney. They kick off what should be a great gig at 4.00pm. Tickets are $25. Also on Sunday, Hipnottick Erra will be presenting their unique brand of funk rock at La Mexica on the Stand at 3.00pm, and the Entertainers Club holds its monthly concert at 5.00pm at the Bureta Park Motor Inn. This Sunday they'll be featuring The Bay Blues Company, a Rob Smith-led septet which plays traditional New Orleans jazz. Ken Payne is also performing. It costs $10.

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Crown and Badger Friday 6 – Keel. Saturday 7 – Keel. Mount RSA Friday 6 – Ray Soloman. Saturday 7 – Double Xposure. Sunday 8 – Jackson 4.307.30pm.

Club Mt Maunganui Friday 6 – Golden Sanz. The Matua Sunday 8 – Wireless 3-6pm. Monday 9 – Quiz night with host Andy Craw 7pm start. Wednesday 11 – A Taste of Country Night 7.30-10pm.

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Starring: James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel - Dir: Danny Boyle After taking time out to create the opening ceremony for the London Olympics, Danny Boyle returns to film with a tricksy heist thriller where working out what is going on at any point is half the fun. It’s as if someone has fused Inception with The Thomas Crown Affair when an art robbery, with McAvoy as the inside man, goes slightly pear-shaped and the stolen painting goes missing. To complicate matters, McAvoy receives a blow to the head and can’t remember where it went. Criminal mastermind Cassel is less than chuffed by this but threats and torture don’t help so he calls in Dawson’s

hypnotherapist to try and recover the missing memories. That’s the basic set-up but is only the ground floor of a complex construction wherein nothing – naturally – is as it appears. It dos require a little patience, but the best approach is just to wallow in the slick visuals and plot twists and not to worry that much of it doesn’t make sense at the time: the web of double and triple crosses does untangle by the ending. Another reason to see it? At the risk of unforgivable sexism I must mention that Rosario Dawson is a goddess. And, briefly

The shadow of Goodfellas looms large over The . Like that film it is a true-life story Iceman of low-level Mafioso, specifically mob killer Richard Kuklinski, responsible for over 100 hits. That he is first taken on in the 1960s by Ray Liotta only adds to the resonance. But this is far from the enticingly frenetic Goodfellas – these are not even superficially people you would ever want to meet. It’s a cold film, with Michael Shannon’s brooding central performance leaving the character an enigma, a sociopathic moral black hole who (apparently) loved his wife and kids and refused to kill women and children. The Emperor is a big serious and extremely handsome film about the aftermath of Japan’s World War 2 surrender. Central to events are General MacArthur (Tommy Lee Jones) and, primarily, cultural expert General Fellers (Matthew Fox), trying to decide how to deal with the captive Emperor Hirohito as the country endures post-bombing turmoil and Stalin’s red army hovers in the shadows. Running parallel is Feller’s search for his pre-war Japanese lover. Despite initial reservations (dry subject matter) this completely won me over with its blend of complex political intrigue and detective story, and its fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of a mysterious culture. And there are some great television series with Kiwi connections recently out on DVD for those who missed them amongst the inanities of our TV scheduling. Jane Campion’s miniseries Top of the Lake stars Mad Men’s Elizabeth Moss (looking uncannily like a young Jodie Foster) and investigates shady goings on around the Queenstown area. Peter Mullan and David Wenham help out in a spiralling mystery kicked off by the disappearance of a pregnant 12-year-old.

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Community invited to wetlands wander for charity As Delwynne Hahunga set out on another run through the Papamoa Wetlands, she was unaware of the idea her surroundings would inspire. Being fundraising manager for the Child Cancer Foundation, Delwynne

realised the scenic and reasonably unknown area would make the perfect location for a family fundraiser, set for next weekend. “I was thinking how few people are using it [the wetlands]. It’s such a really lovely spot, and I’m pretty sure many people in the Papamoa area don’t even know it’s there.”

The idea prompted the first Papamoa Wetlands Wander – a fundraising event for the CCF and a chance for families to explore the walking track, says Delwynne. “It’s really bike-friendly for little kids and adults, it’s used for bikes as well as running, walking and playing.” She is encouraging parents, families and friends to come together in support of the organisation, and the increasing number of local families affected by child cancer. “We do have quite a few children diagnosed with cancer in the area at the moment, and it would be nice for people to show them some support.” The 5km track takes about an hour to complete at a casual speed, and a complementary coffee and muffin will be available on completion. Delwynne asks people to register beforehand ($15 early bird), at: www.enteronline.co.nz and searching Papamoa Wetlands Wander. The foundation is also seeking volunteers for the day, and a barista to donate their services (coffee supplied). The event is on Sunday, September 15 at 10am. Meet at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, By Corrie Taylor Gordon Spratt Reserve.

Delwynne Hahunga at the Papamoa Wetlands. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Dementia – what help is available? Age Concern is presenting its third seminar on ‘Health Issues in Senior Years’. The topic on September 10 is Dementia. Dr Bronwyn Copeland, a psychiatrist for older people at Tauranga Hospital will be the presenter. Bronwyn says it is important that we have a basic understanding of this illness, what can be done about it, and what can be done to support suffers and families in their journey with dementia. She will cover four areas in this presentation: When should you get

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Kiwi classic in film night Pampering perfection Original footage and never before seen photographs from Sir Edmund Hillary’s epic climb up Mt Everest will feature in Waipuna Hospice’s next film fundraiser in October. Waipuna Hospice is hosting the premiere of ‘Beyond the Edge’ – a New Zealand-made film depicting the conquest of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The movie includes dramatic re-creations, original footage and never seen before photographs, with Sir Ed played by Chad Moffitt. After reading about the film and how delighted the Hillary family is with the final cut, Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae thought it would make a great choice for their next movie fundraiser. “Sir Ed was very fondly thought of, and so widely-known by New Zealanders. It is just such a lovely fit for us and

our supporters. We did a movie premiere a few years ago for ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’ – another wonderful movie about an iconic Kiwi.” To complete the experience, Trish has invited the Bay of Plenty branch of The Nepalese Association to join in. Members will dress in national costume and supply appropriate music and memorabilia. “It adds an authentic, cultural experience to enrich the evening – rather than just the movie,” says Trish. There will be two screenings of ‘Beyond the Edge’ at Rialto Tauranga, 6pm and 8.15pm on October 23. Prize draws are planned and snack packs are included. “It’s shaping up to be a really special evening.” Tickets can be purchased at Waipuna Hospice, online at: www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz or phone By Corrie Taylor 07 552 4380.

Get to know your candidates Two events for Bay residents to get to know and grill candidates for the upcoming local body elections are being hosted for the public next week. A ‘Meet the Candidates’ night at Katikati on Monday, September 9, begins 7pm at the Heritage Museum. Katch Katikati promotions manager Jacqui Knight says she organised because “we think it’s really important people know who they are voting for”. All candidates for Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Western Bay constituency, Katikati Community Board and Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Katikati-Waihi Beach ward will attend – as will Western Bay Mayoralty candidates. Candidates – excluding Mayoralty contenders – will speak to the community about themselves; and people can ask them questions during a supper break. For city voters, Citizens Advocacy Tauranga Inc is hosting an Election meeting on Tuesday night (September 10) from 7.30pm at Tauranga Girls’

College hall. Presented by Larry Mitchell the night has topics of Tauranga City Council borrowings, core activities, rates, finances, iwi issues, leadership and governance. All TCC candidates are invited – as is the public. On September 11, a “Meet the Candidates’ evening is taking place on Wednesday, , from 6pm, at Village Hall in the Historic Village on 17th Ave. Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council Inc president Ewa Fenn says her group has organised the event for the organisation’s members and newcomers to town to get to know candidates. “We need to give people in our community the chance to ask questions of our prospective councillors,” says Ewa. Tauranga City Mayoral candidates and prospective councillors for Tauranga City Council’s Te Papa / Welcome Bay ward and Mount Maunganui/Papamoa ward have been invited to attend. While questions can be asked from the floor on the night, the public is being asked to send in questions prior to the event, by emailing enquiries@trmc.co.nz

Ladies – we all love a good pamper – and here’s your chance to enjoy an evening of just that, while helping a Tauranga kindergarten. Te Puna Community Kindergarten is holding a ladies’ pamper evening next week as its latest fundraising initiative. On Friday, September 13 from 7pm-9.30pm at Te Puna School Hall, women will enjoy two beauty pamper sessions, a complementary glass of wine, nibbles and a goodie bag – all for a $20 ticket. Organiser Alexia Skipper-Jones says there is strong interest both from businesses and women to be involved, with time fast running out to get a ticket. “It’s the perfect treat for any woman and is a fun evening for a group of friends. They’ll love it.” Strong support from businesses in offering ‘pamper stations’ means ticket holders can treat themselves to anything from manicures, facials and eyebrow shaping

– to massages and nutrimetics consultations. Each ticketholder will be entitled to two 10 minute pamper sessions. Along with the pampering treats, women have a chance to win spot prizes such as a family pass to Waimarino Adventure Park. They can also find out about businesses at a business expo being run at the event. For tickets phone 5525736, or to register your business email alexiaskipper.jones@gmail.com. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to the pamper evening to give away to lucky readers who can tell us when the event is. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, September 11.

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Amid tears, they’ve forgiven the murderer of their loved one. It seems to be note-worthy enough to get a prominent mention in the news. Forgiveness – it’s a great principle in life we hear very little about these days. It’s a principle or a law of life. It works like this: when the horrible, hurtful painful stuff of life happens to us (and we’ll have ample opportunities to test this), we have the option to either forgive any people who were involved, or we can become resentful and retain that hurt and have an unforgiving heart. The problem is, right there the issue is either released from us and others, or it is retained and both we and they become problematic. We were never designed to carry the emotional baggage of pain and hurt. It’s true that we cannot in any way be responsible for other people’s actions and attitudes. But we can for our own. The problem is if we retain hurt and pain done

to us, it causes so many problems. Unreleased forgiveness is powerful. The results are all too prevalent in our daily news. Bitterness, sickness, retaliation, revenge, friction and broken relationships; and emotional stuff like depression, aggression, manipulation and domination. It encourages hatred and it passes on generational failures. Studies have shown that unforgiveness in grown up children whose parents were, for example, alcoholics has actually caused them to end up the same way. They became the thing www. .org.nz they had retained; they keep making the same mistakes. We’re not talking about justice; we’re talking about the release of forgiveness. To a large extent we just can’t put right (or repay) the injustices done to us by others, sunday at 10 10am am including those who thursday at 7pm have gone before us. But 146 devonport Rd www.equipperschurch.com we can choose to forgive. This becomes a huge release and a weight Sunday Services taken off our shoulders. 9:30am & 6:00pm It is tough, but not Come along! impossible to forgive. We have it within ourselves 07 576 5387 to do so. 252 Otumoetai Road But also, there are www.citychurchtauranga.org.nz those, who have drawn upon a spiritual source of forgiveness from the One who knows what it is to forgive. Our Designer is the One who gives that extra ability enabling us to forgive. After all, He set the example by first forgiving us.

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Try time Adult education Life-long learning was celebrated in Tauranga on Wednesday with the annual Adult Learner Week Awards recognising the efforts of top students, educators and providers in the regions.

Saudi student Mohammed Aljaber receives the Outstanding Learners Award from Mayor Stuart Crosby.

The annual Western Bay of Plenty Junior Management Committee finals were played on Saturday, hosted by Greerton Marist at Greerton Park. Eight Western Bay teams took to the field showcasing their silky skills in a try-filled day of action set in perfect conditions. Greerton Chargers held off Mount Maunganui Marlins 22-19 in the under 12’s.

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Diploma in Design Graphics student Angie Frires receives her award.

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