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News by the numbers Wickedly good statistics for the superstitious It’s not often that an incredible series of numbers comes together as they have today. It’s Friday the 13th, in our 13th year of publication, also oddly enough, in the 13th year of this century. As if that isn’t enough, consider this: Today’s issue number is 666. So to celebrate 13 years of commitment to the community and the Sun’s ranking as the best read, most effective newspaper in the

region, we’re planning a devil of a good time for our 666th edition of this beast of a paper. Welcome to our special Black Friday edition.

The numbers all stack up

Another incredible series of numbers to note today is the massive circulation of the Sun, and the number of its readers. We’re now the only paper offered free to all residents of the

Western Bay of Plenty – a massive 64,180 copies to the homes of 160,000 residents – while our competitors are all cutting back. In our 13th year, we’re the widest distributed newspaper in the Bay of Plenty. Nielsen surveys continue to rate the Sun the best read paper in the region, year after year. On top of that, our daily news service, SunLive, has climbed the reader rankings to be the top

news site of the region. SunLive “The bay’s News First” now rates in the top five news sites in New Zealand and the best read web news service in the Bay of Plenty – by miles. Read more on page 2. Photo: Jarod Schneebeli, 13, dodges Millie the cat while delivering The Weekend Sun. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Win cool stuff in this beast of an issue Welcome to the 666th edition of The Weekend Sun, which as we pointed out on the cover, arrives also in our 13th year, on Friday the 13th. It’s an odd coincidence that all these numbers have stacked up. But here’s some more meaningful numbers to ponder: Sun Media is proud to bring you the complete news service for this region. With SunLive, your 24 hour daily news – updated every minute, every hour, every day – and your weekend entertainment and community news wrap-up in The Weekend Sun each Friday. Plus our other titles, including the region’s only rural

specialist publication Coast & Country News. All locally owned and operated by local people with their heart and souls entrenched in the Bay community. It’s fitting to celebrate 13 years and the 666th issue with you, in the knowledge we haven’t sold our souls to achieve it. A bit of luck on Black Friday? We don’t think so. It’s come after a hell of a lot of hard work and dedication from the staff, management and supporters of the Sun. As they say, the devil is in the detail, and we’ve strived at every detail to bring you the best damned newspaper in the country. “Luck has nothing to do with it” is one of the family mantras, and for those superstitious minds who think success comes from luck, we’ve got news for you… Today we’re thumbing our nose at the superstitious, and the non-believers, with this special 666 edition. This edition has even been specially blessed by Reverend Sheryl Hogan as the paper came off the press. Thanks to our readers and advertisers for your loyal support throughout the years and we look forward to many more – serving you with great reading, excellent advertising, and a dash of fun, from the centre of Tauranga at No.1 The Strand.

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Meanwhile, for all you Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobiacs (scared of number 666) here’s some more numbers, thanks to the US website “Rapture Ready”. 666 - Number of the beast 668 - Neighbour of the beast 660 - Approximate number of the beast DCLXVI - Roman numeral of the beast 666.0000 - Number of the high-precision beast 0.666 - Number of the millibeast 1/666 - Common denominator of the beast 666[-/(-1)] - Imaginary number of the beast 1010011010 - Binary number of the beast -00666 - Zip code of the beast $665.95 - Retail price of the beast $769.95 - Price of the beast with all accessories and replacements $656.66 - Wal-Mart price of the beast

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It is generally believed here at RR headquarters a road cone killed Moko. We have no proof of this, other than the fact Rogers insists his theory is the only plausible explanation for the famous dolphin’s death. The body found and first identified by Rogers, at Matakana Island a few years ago, had no marks on it. The last reported sighting of Moko alive was him playing with surfers, with a traffic cone, off the Mount Beach. A cone fits perfectly over the snout of a dolphin and would have completely sealed off his blowhole, once his nose was pushed inside. Plausible? Noone’s come up with any better explanation, so till they do, we blame the road cone.

Parting shot

Thanks to Anthony who writes: “I read your article this afternoon, it amused me, I came out of my driveway this morning and spotted this. I drove past then stopped. Reversed and then took a photo. This is a practical joke that the car owner’s mates did to him. If you want to use this photo, make sure his number plate has been blanked out. I do not want any of these guys to get into trouble with the PC conehead Nazis...”

Wild sport week

Sir Cheat’s team ran bawling from the playground. The same team that boasted they could sail in anything from 5 knots to 33. Run out of dodgy ways to get past TNZ? Throw in the towel and don’t race at all. Meanwhile, we weren’t crying for Argentina. Sigmund slipped but it sure wasn’t Freudian. A 64-year-old has swum from Cuba to Florida in 53 hours. Too good to be true? And finally, a Japanese professor thinks Hide and Seek should be an Olympic sport. Oracle would be great at this, especially the part where they run and hide.

Cone zone

Thanks to readers for the response to the road cones comments last week, some on SunLive and some to this email. Truck driver Malcolm bemoaned the signs everywhere about hi-viz rules and regulations, but reckons “those bloody amber beacons” are worse. This week we were alerted to a whole range of problems traffic cones have created around world, and some issues closer to home.

Where’s Sparky?

You may have noticed this wee fella on the front page this week. We’re calling him Sparky. To add further fun to this Black Friday edition, we’ve hidden Sparky numerous times throughout the paper. Count how many you can find, enter the Sparky competition at www.sunlive.co.nz and be in to win 13 devilishly delicious products. Entries must be received by September 18.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. The number 666 is the sum of all the numbers on a roulette wheel. The most common carbon isotope (Carbon-12), the basis of all known life on Earth, consists of 6 protons, 6 neutrons and 6 electrons.

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in the America’s Cup Allfamily Cathy and Andrew Knowles with Cathy’s brother Murray Jones in the background.

In the Knowles’ household they are cheering for Team New Zealand in this America’s Cup, but across town at the in-laws’ place they are cheering for Oracle. Andrew Knowles’ wife Cathy is sister to Murray Jones, trimmer and tactician with Oracle. Murray’s been in six America’s Cups and won five, says Andrew. But his brother-in-law has been on the Kiwi team before – sailing with Team New Zealand when it won the cup in 1995, and again in 2000. Then Murray sailed with Alinghi when it won the cup in 2003, and 2007, and he joined Oracle in 2010. “We just happened, by chance,

to be in San Francisco in time for the first actual race in the Louis Vuitton Cup between team New Zealand and Luna Rossa about six weeks ago now,” says Andrew. “Because of an inside contact with Oracle we were privileged to have a look around the Oracle boats.” Murray’s parents also live in Tauranga – and Andrew says his in-laws will be cheering for their son and the Oracle team. “We are cheering for Team New Zealand.” Andrew is also a sailor and competes in the Tornado class at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club. Tornadoes are a five metre Olympic class catamaran, and still claimed the fastest production catamaran in the world. For sailors in San Francisco the winds are completely different to the Tauranga westerlies.

“It’s a thermal breeze, totally different from to Tauranga’s equinoctial type breezes,” says Andrew. The sea off the Northern California coast is cold, at about 12 degrees. And there is a large semiarid basin inland from the city of San Francisco that gets really hot. “The hot air rising from that sucks all the cold air off the harbour and through the Golden Gate Bridge,” says Andrew. “That’s why it’s usually the same direction every day and pretty similar strength. “By changing the start time round a bit they can actually change the strength of the wind, like they did for the Youth America’s Cup – the one that the Tauranga boys won last week.” New Zealand placed first and second with Portugal third. By Andrew Campbell

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Frugal five-day diet for charity Year 12 Mount Maunganui College student Danika Hotham is giving up the luxuries of chocolate and chippies for a fiveday diet of mostly rice to raise awareness of poverty. Danika will live on $2.25 a day from September 23-27 as part of a worldwide initiative raising awareness of 1.2 billion people across the world living

below the internationally recognised poverty line. While surfing the internet during the school holidays for activities to fill in time – Danika found Live Below the Line and thought living on a five-day frugal diet for charity sounded “like a good idea”. The teenager will be donating the money she raises to ChildFund New Zealand. This is on top of her monthly donations to the African Orphan

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Mount Maunganui College students Staci Orchard, 17 and Danika Hotham, 17. Rescue – another charity she just decided to donate to out of kindness. From September 23-27 Danika will have to give up her “reasonably good” diet – and occasional chocolate bar and chippies – for a diet that can be bought on a chal-

lenging $2.25 per day. “It looks like I’ll be eating a lot of rice and carbs that will give me enough energy to get through the day. “I try to eat a lot of fruit but fruit is quite expensive.” So far Danika has raised nearly

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$700 and plans to raise as much as she can in support of ChildFund New Zealand. She recently has recruited her friend Staci Orchard, who is also raising money for the children’s charity. More than $100,000 has been raised nationally so far.

Radiation affects Tauranga The continuing crisis over radiation from the Tokyo Electric Power Co nuclear power station at Fukushima is being blamed for a drop in Japanese students staying in Tauranga. During the last financial year, which ended in June, there were 41 students from Hitachi staying in Tauranga, down on the previous year by about 10 students, says Education Tauranga spokesman Geoff Butler, who talked at Tauranga City Council’s Projects

and Monitoring Committee meeting on Monday. In reply to TCC councillor Wayne Moultrie questioning why the number has fallen, Geoff says he thinks it is due to concerns in Japan about radiation. The TEPCO nuclear power plant at Fukushima prefecture is just 94km up the coast from Tauranga’s sister city of Hitachi. Observers say three reactor cores have melted down following the damage created during the Japan earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011. And reports are signalling the plant’s radioactive cores are contaminating groundwater, which is now flowing into the ocean. Japanese officials recently proposed using an ice wall to try and prevent more radioactive groundwater entering the sea. South Korea has banned the importation of all seafood from the eastern prefectures of Japan, saying it is difficult to determine if fish are contaminated using Japanese Government data. Geoff says the decline in students from Hitachi is in line with a general decline in international student numbers to New Zealand. In the Education Tauranga area, one student attended a seven-week high school programme, down from nine in the previous year. A second high school group visit was anticipated but did not eventuate. By Andrew Campbell

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Veterans’ deadline looms

Tauranga’s veterans are being reminded they only have a short time to apply, or reply to express interest, for the 70th anniversary of Monte Cassino. New Zealand Battle of Crete Association president Deirdre Hauschild says veterans across the Bay have until September 30 to express interest with Veteran Affairs in attending next year’s event. Next year is the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino and will be probably the last big event for World War II, unless something is done for the Liberation of Trieste, says Deirdre. Deidre hopes Bay of Plenty RSAs, veterans and their families will be made aware of this deadline and have time to apply if they wish to. Deirdre can be contacted on 07 576 4362.

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Conquering summit Tauranga Boys’ College cyclist Theo Wright shows off his medals from the National Road Cycling Championships. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Tauranga Boys’ College cyclist Theo Wright is riding high in the saddle after adding a national title to an already blockbusting year so far.

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Following last weekend’s Secondary Schools Road Cycling Championships the Year 10 student is the toast of the college’s cycling community, being crowned National Hill Climb champion. Earlier this year he claimed the under 15 title at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Championships. The two-day event in Mount Wellington saw the 14-yearold make light work of the 800m climb, with an elevation on 105m, ahead of a competitive field of more than 50 competitors in his under 15 grade. Wright smashed the competition with a blistering 1 minute 55.93 seconds to finish well ahead of Auckland Grammar School student Aaron Wyllie, 1.59.93, and Oscar Elwothy from Takapuna Grammar, 2.03.57. Theo says the fact second place was so far behind him makes the result even sweeter. “That’s quite a lot [gap between first and second] and it’s because it’s quite a short time trial; it’s hard to gain ground. “It was very hard at the start because you go straight into it. You are just balls out the whole time.” Taking his first look at the course 24 hours out from the event, the cyclist remained confident in his preparation and ability after putting in the necessary kilometres on the hills around Tauranga. “I was really confident because this was the one I really wanted to do well in.” Theo’s title winning success catapulted him into overall championship contention with strong top 10 finishes in the criterion and road race, giving him a bronze medal to finish the weekend. Tauranga Boys’ College Road Cycling team manager Johnathan Patchell says the college is “buzzing off the back of Theo’s double success”. “I think for one of our cycle team to come third in the national championships is a great result as is being a nation champion. “Theo beat our top under 16 rider Cullen Browne’s time by six seconds. So we have our under 15 rider out riding our under 16 rider – that’s pretty impressive.” By Luke Balvert

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Fleeing man admits dairy robbery A Tauranga man has admitted to attempting to rob the Summit Superette armed with a pistol. Harley William AnnasMcGillan, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated robbery in Tauranga District Court. According to police, Annas-McGillan entered the superette on Waihi Rd at about 6.45am on August 2 with a disguise across his face. Armed with a pistol and a knife, Annas-McGillan walked up to the counter and demanded money from the store attendant. The store attendant then produced a hockey stick and chased the 23-year-old out of the dairy and down Bellevue Rd towards the Brookfield New World.

CBD parking price to drop

Tauranga City Council is dropping parking prices in the central city parking zone from $3 to $2 per hour from Monday, September 23. The change, announced on Monday night, follows complaints from business owners in the CBD that the $3 hourly fee is driving people out of the city, says Tauranga City Council transportation manager Martin Parkes.

Driver flees crashed car

Police are looking for the driver of a car that crashed down a bank into the middle of a fence in Maungatapu on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to the crash on Maungatapu Rd, just before the causeway, about 8pm. On arrival they found a white vehicle on its side in the middle of a fence and no driver.

Bush-running nudist loses appeal A self-proclaimed naturist has had his appeal against a conviction for mowing his lawns naked outside his 14th Ave home dismissed. Andrew Pointon, 47, was convicted and fined a total of $650 in May after being found guilty of two counts of offensive behaviour – charges he pleaded not guilty to. Pointon was arrested and charged after members of the public complained about him gardening or mowing the lawns naked on January 5 and March 30, 2012. Last Friday Pointon appealed the two guilty verdicts on the naked gardening and lawnmowing charges on the basis he had not been given proper legal representation. In a decision released this week Justice Paul Heath dismissed the appeal in the High Court in Tauranga, saying he is confident Pointon received a fair hearing.

Ben Cochrane travels to Japan next week.

Ben Cochrane will realise his dream of representing New Zealand at the International Surf Rescue Challenge in Japan this month – but it’s a vision that almost didn’t happen for the Mount Maunganui star. Involved in the surf lifesaving scene since age five, an innocent game of dodgeball turned sour for the 17-year-old when he tripped over a ball and broke his left foot earlier this year. Unaware of the break, Ben was limping and in crutches for two weeks before it became clear the injury was serious. “It took about four weeks just to walk. It

took 10 weeks before I could run again. “I had to swim with a pool foam so that I wouldn’t kick, just use my shoulders. I was very worried I wouldn’t be fit for the New Zealand team.” Three weeks after the injury, Ben was listed in the Under 20 national team, and plans to compete in Japan this month began. “I made the team providing I got better in time…but I was still afraid.” The Mount College student has worked tirelessly to recover and be in top shape for the competition – he now completes 16 training sessions a week. This includes five swim sessions, two runs, two gym sessions, two board trainings, two kayaks, two iron man sessions and a yoga class.

Ben will compete with the 12-strong Under 20 New Zealand team, strongly represented by Mount, Papamoa and Omanu athletes, before returning home for a restful summer. “I’d like to have a break for a while. Then there is the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Nationals in March. “There’s Worlds next year, for 18 years and under. I’m exactly the right age. So I’d like to win.” The New Zealand Team is also represented by Mount Maunganui’s Lisa Carrington, Papamoa’s Natalie Peat and Omanu’s Max Beattie. Ben leaves next week for the 13-day trip, with the ISRC running from September 19-23. By Corrie Taylor

Stakes are high for big swing Forget about bragging rights, there is a lot more at stake this month if you pot a hole in one.

In a novel fundraiser organised by Tauriko School anyone has a shot at winning a house and land package or a VW Golf with The Lakes Classic Hole in One competition, which is being run at The Lakes sales pavilion every Sunday in September.

Tauriko School principal Suzanne Billington says it is shaping up to be a great community event, with strong support for the children and families at the school. “The children are excited about being part of it. Our school believes in community and empowers children to learn about positive, active participation in community.” The event, which will raise funds for the school and community group Homes of Hope, has been supported by The Lakes owner Carrus, with a

$250,000 section; Classic Builders, with a $250,000 building package; and Farmer Motor Group, with the $59,000 VW Golf. There are two weekends left, until the competition closes (September 22), for anyone to have a go at qualifying for the final (qualifying at the Lakes Sales Pavillion from 10am-2pm). The top 60 landing their ball within a circle around the pin will have a shot at the big prizes at the finals on Sunday, September 29, which includes a school gala. Details: www.tauriko.school.nz.

Boy injured after horse kick

A Tauranga boy is in Waikato Hospital after being kicked in the head by a horse at the Tauranga Racecourse. St John Ambulance paramedics were called to the racecourse in Greerton on Sunday where the 12-year-old boy was suffering head injuries after being kicked by the horse. A Tauranga St John Ambulance spokesperson says the boy was leading the horse when it kicked him in the head. He was taken to Tauranga Hospital and later airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition. He is currently listed as stable in hospital.

Hit and run in Bellevue

Police are still looking for the van that hit a 16-year-old girl on Otumoetai Rd overnight on Wednesday. Tauranga St John Paramedics were called to the accident about 12.30am after the girl was left on the side of a road. She was taken to Tauranga Hospital and later discharged. Police Senior Sergeant Glenn Saunders says police are looking for a white people mover vehicle of some sort, in connection to the hit and run. News tips call 0800 SUNLIVE or email newsroom@thesun.co.nz

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Rotary book sale coordinator Ann Pritchard leafs through a gardening book. Photo Bruce Barnard.

Chapter and verse Waipuna Hospice is set to benefit with a one-off fundraising sale of 18,000 books that have been donated from Aongatete second-hand bookstore Titles. Tauranga Rotary Club received the books just prior to its major Easter fundraising book sale, so was unable to offer them at the time, and as result is running a special sale next week. Project coordinator Ann Pritchard says

they were delighted to receive the books, which cover a wide range of subjects and are to be sold for $2 each. “There will be some great deals on offer and it should raise a lot of money for the hospice.” The book sale will be at the former Office Max site, corner of Elizabeth and Durham streets, from 10am-4pm on September 19-24. By Hamish Carter

Planning ahead in Paengaroa Paengaroa residents are being urged think big about their future vision for the area to help develop a community plan. When it opens in 2016, the Tauranga Eastern Link will conclude at Paengaroa – as result a group of residents are driving development of a community plan so the area is ready to make the most of the change. Steering group member Cassandra Lyons-Birley says the community decided they needed a long-term plan in order to understand the needs and goals of all groups in the area, and to leverage off the area’s strengths. A community expo next week aims to encourage residents to share

their ideas and learn more about what businesses operate in the area. All households have also been given a survey to complete. “Survey results are not due back for a few weeks, but the initial response and feedback is promising.” Cassandra says the hope to have the plan completed within 12 months, and follow in the footsteps of other districts that are benefitting from adopting a long-term plan to prioritise actions. The expo is at Paengaroa Hall 10am-7pm on Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-3pm next weekend (September 21-22), with Saturday’s event combining with a community gala of live music, a sausage sizzle, and an appearance

by the town crier. Cassandra says the plan aims to build on the district’s strengths – such as the high proportion of businesses – while improving weaknesses – such as road safety, housing issues and social networks. The project is being supported by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. WBOPDC community development officer Ben Wilson says developing a plan helps communities become more resilient and sustainable, while boosting resident’s sense of involvement. “Community planning is about enabling local people to take control of shaping their community.” By Hamish Carter

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Four generations at Mount primary bushes,” says Merilynn, who also remembers milk being delivered to the school in those days “and naughty children got the cane”. With the school’s 100th birthday on the way, Tracey feels her family is still committed. “It makes you want to be involved with the school more.” Centennial festivities begin with a schoolwide celebration on Friday, October 18 from midday. On Saturday, the school is opening for people to reminisce, followed by a dinner, guest speakers, dancing and a live band at Classic Flyers. To register, email: 100years@mtprimary.school.nz

Abbie Bluck, 12, Tracey Bluck, Eva Crean, 3, Merilynn Crean, Sam Bluck, 6, Shane Crean, Alex Crean, 5, and Charlee Bluck, 10 play on Mount Maunganui Primary School’s new playground. Photo by Zoe Hunter.

Fond memories of school gala days can be shared between four generations of the Crean family, who are attending Mount Maunganui Primary School’s 100th birthday next month. This is because family members have all attended the school – celebrating its Century milestone on October 18-19. Beginning in August 1913 – at the original site between Rata, Tawa and Totara streets – by 1925 the school had 107 pupils and Dorothy Crean was one of them. The second member of the family – Dorothy’s daughter Merilynn Crean– began at the same school in 1954. Merilynn also chose to send her two children Shane Crean and Tracey Bluck (nee Crean) to the same school, with Shane’s first day in 1973 and Tracey starting three years later. Following the family tradition Tracey’s daughters Abbie and Charlee Bluck played in the school’s historic playground, as did their parents at Mount primary, which has recently been replaced. The girls’ brother Sam, age six, now attends the school

with his cousin five-year-old Alex Crean – who is Shane’s daughter. Candy floss and toffee apples have been a Crean family favourite memory through four generations – with siblings Shane and Tracey calling it a “highlight”. “When you’re a kid gala days are pretty good no matter what year you’re in,” says Shane. Before their time, mother Merilynn remembers her school gala days including piglet racing and donkey rides on the

Davies’ family donkeys among her best school activities. “Out the back there were huge old pine trees. We used to make huts in them. But you had to be in the in crowd to get in the huts,” says Merilynn. When Dorothy was in school there was no swimming pool and lessons were held at the Port of Tauranga “when it was all beach”. No changing rooms meant Dorothy had to improvise. “She had to get changed in the

CITY COUNCIL at large

RICK CURACH

Age 55 Occupation Current City Councillor From Mt Maunganui Prudent, honest representation that’s my motto. I’m about financial discipline in decision-making, knowing the value of a dollar and being careful about where ratepayer money is being spent. Like many of you, I’m concerned about Tauranga’s financial position, especially where debt is incurred for the wrong reasons. In council I have consistently advocated prudence in spending decisions, even when it has not been popular to do so. The talk about the three councils currently operating in our city achieving savings by “sharing services” and “co-operation” is very short-sighted and self-serving. The truth is, the current structure of local government in our region is by no means the most cost-effective whichever way it’s shared. Suggesting otherwise would be difficult to justify when vast amounts of precious ratepayer money is being wasted due to all the bureaucratic duplication that exists across the Bay. Investigating options to deliver greater value to our ratepayers is well-overdue. Thank you and please Pick Rick.

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Community activity reports to council this week At the council’s Projects and Monitoring committee we had Western Bay of Plenty Police area commander Inspector Clifford Paxton deliver a presentation. Council receive regular updates on crime statistics as one method of letting the community know what part crime is playing in society. Inspector Paxton emphasised percentage spike increases didn’t necessarily mean a

crime wave, because of the relatively small actual numbers of crime. Put simply if crime increases from 10 to 12 that can be shown as two extra or a 20 per cent increase. Closing down one burglary ring can mean another one starts up. Police have been focussing on known offenders and taking preventative activities, including checking second-hand dealers, bail checks, check points and referrals to partner agencies. Hot spots for criminal activity are parts of Bayfair, Merivale and Gate Pa, ranging from anti-social behaviour to petty crime and disorder.

Other reports to the committee came from our Sister Cities activity contracts. Ratepayers contribute $5500 towards education outcomes. This translates into overseas students in Tauranga. Numbers from our Japan sister city, Hitachi, are down to 41. One reason for this is Hitachi’s proximity to the broken nuclear plant at Fukishima. Export NZ (BOP) handles the balance of sister cities activities with ratepayer funding of $49,416. We were told efforts were now being made to coordinate sister city activity with other New Zealand cities with sister city connections. From my experience this is overdue and there should be closer links to government agencies so every export opportunity for New Zealand companies can be spread over as a wide a network as possible. Trade in Asian countries is very dependent on personal relationships, trust and integrity. Sport BOP gave their six-monthly report. They coordinate all types of sport in our region and fill the gap from yesteryear, when volunteers were available to organise sport. It’s all changed these days with a fall in volunteers, increase in numbers of sports and numbers participating. Sport BOP organise coaching in some sports and help in all manner of administration matters. Ratepayers contribute $289,308 towards its costs. At council’s Strategy and Policy committee elected members adopted the Mobile Shops policy. Contentious issues are how vendors operate at the Mount during Christmas holidays. With 12 carpark spaces tendered along Marine Parade, the policy states no one vendor will be allowed to take all spaces. There’s

a lot more rules around mobile vendors as council attempts to find the balance between public right to services and retailers, who provide those services yearround, taking the good with the bad. Election meetings are underway and the usual pattern from previous elections is emerging. Some meetings are being well run, one or two appalling; and the balance in between is like past experiences. Discounting interested parties and candidates attendance has not been high. Some of the hoary chestnuts get trotted out in an attempt to find a point of difference. For example, the urban myth of “secret meetings”. Attendance at council meetings or perusal of the minutes, shows little is done “in secret”. Usually, its individuals’ or private business, or council’s legal advice that is the subject of “public excluded”, as it is more appropriately called.

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The other matter is debt. Council has few options to fund our city. Rates, development contributions, user fees, government subsidies (mainly roading) and borrowing are the options. Tauranga’s borrowings are misunderstood by some and misrepresented by others. At June 30, rates revenue funded debt was $230.1 million. That’s the bit you pay out of your general rate and is 46.6 per cent of total debt. Council has cash it lends to itself – just like modern day banking practise of deducting your savings from your mortgage – and including this makes net external debt of $378.9 million. This includes Route K debt of $61.1 million and development contribution loans Continued on next page...

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Omanu Primary School team competing in the Jump Jam Finals. students following Brett’s choreogSchool, St Mary’s Catholic School, Papamoa School, Aquinas College, raphy, and ‘Jump Jam Challenge’ Greenpark School and Tauranga slows students to change one-third Intermediate will compete in the of the choreographed routine. regional competition at Bethlehem Brett says big energy, correct College on September 14. technique and exciting expressions The top three teams will compete are what the panel of expert judges at nationals at Auckland in Novem- look for. ber. More than 60 teams are taking Tauranga teams have given winJump Jam, founded by Brett part in the regional competition, ning performances at regionals in Fairweather, is a children’s aerobics being held in Tauranga for the first the past, and Brett is expecting programme taught in primary and time since beginning in 2005. the same this year. The event runs intermediate schools. Teams compete in two main com- 8.30am-7.30pm on Saturday, A total of 13 teams from Maunpetitions. ‘Strictly Jump Jam’ sees September 14. gatapu School, Omanu Primary By Zoe Hunter

Tauranga schools are busy preparing for the Regional Jump Jam North Island finals being held in the city for the first time in eight years.

Debt must be managed and monitored right Continued... of $61.8 million, which are not ratepayer-funded. To put things in perspective the debt situation is a very reasonable option to fund the growing city – the other option is to increase annual rates significantly. I’m the first to agree some of this debt was created on nice-to-haves rather than core infrastructure; and some of us (a minority) didn’t support some of this expenditure. But in the last three years there’s been a focus and concentration on core infrastructure like stormwater; with nice-to-haves being shirted out of the 10-year plan. Put plainly council’s priorities are now focused on what councils should be doing first – basic infrastructure. So debt is not all bad, but as I’ve noted many times, it’s up there and we need to continue to carefully manage and monitor it. Our CEO Garry Poole is a long-experienced accountant, and finances are his speciality in assisting elected members. Borrowings also ensure those who will benefit in the future will share the cost burden. Full council on Monday sees a very busy agenda. Marine Parade residents have asked to speak in the public forum in another attempt to sway council into banning certificated motor homes from staying overnight along their road. A Route K transfer to NZTA is also likely, subject to agreement from elected members, to transfer to state highway status

(potentially July 1, 2014). Tolls will continue, NZTA will maintain the road, an electronic toll collection will match the Eastern Link system and NZTA will underwrite the financial risk for outstanding Route K debt from a date to be agreed for, 35 years from that date. We’re not out of the woods on this one yet, but this seems a positive leap forward in my opinion. The devil is always in the detail. With voting papers going out next week this will be my last column for this triennium. If I get re-elected my column will resume mid-October. Thank you for your feedback, support and encouragement. This week’s mindbender from Alfred Lord Tennyson – “knowledge comes but wisdom lingers”.

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Otumoetai College student Josie Ward’s textile design could soon be the centre piece in Tauranga households. The Year 13 student took the top prize in the Global Connexions Fashion and Art Competition and has since been fielding requests from a number of people wanting to purchase her design. After coming across some ottomans covered with different fabrics, Josie came up with the idea to

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White Island ‘little wonder’ to visit With a southeasterly wind I often smell the pungent fumes from White Island. After the recent eruption this makes me a little nervous – and yet I still yearn to visit the island again. I always feel like I’m walking on the surface of the moon and my camera’s trigger finger is working overtime. Little wonder so many visitors like to see it. Learn about aerial photography at Andy’s next photo workshop on Saturday, October 12. For details go to: www.andybelcher.com

Young ref aiming high for future Four years ago, Amon Rimene was in Year 10 at Mount Maunganui College and not sure where his future would take him. It was then that he met Kane Hames from the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union, who encouraged him to consider rugby refereeing as a good way to keep fit and contribute to the game. Amon accepted the challenge and with local role models around him like Paul Greenstreet, Glen Jackson and Kane himself, Amon has risen through the ranks at an extraordinary pace. “I referee about three games a weekend, including senior rugby. “I’ve also been to the Gold Coast for a tournament where I refereed eight games and learned so much.” Amon’s early success at refereeing has fuelled his ambition to be a rugby referee on the world stage, refereeing World

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Going by the book A group of future Western Bay leaders will get a helping hand to achieve their potential, thanks to a donation of more than $43,000 by the McGowan family trust. Acorn Foundation general manager Nicky Wilkins said the generous support of donor Mary McGowan to fund scholarships enables another 72 students, during the next three years, to benefit from the leadership course scholarships. “It’s helping these Year 13 students, who aren’t the top-top students, achieve even more by building their self-confidence and communication skills”, says Nicky, who oversees the Acorn Foundation Dale Carnegie Youth Programme. Bethlehem College students Kristiana Hotta and Elliott Lovegrove review the youth “This is an exciting, innovative proleadership programme with Estelle Steinmann from the Acorn Foundation. Photo Bruce Barnard. ject and a wonderful example of local collaboration, which has enabled 24 The three-day youth leadership proher husband Roy’s death last year, is students from the eight Western Bay of Plenty high gramme, which is the first of its kind delighted to hear the students says how schools to participate in this life-changing course in the country, is a great example of a appreciative they are and how their each year, for the last three years.” unique, win-win collaboration between lives have been changed by this course. Nicky applauds the McGowan family for continuorganisations to provide many benefits, Three students from the Western ing to support the initiative – they have funded Bay’s eight secondary schools take part two-thirds of each student’s cost since the programme says Nicky. “The positive ripple effects will be in the course each year. Recent particiwas launched – leaving the recipients to come up long lasting, and we believe some of pants Elliot Lovegrove and Kristiana with the remaining $300. these students will be future leaders in Hotta from Bethlehem College both the Bay of Plenty business say the focus on improving self-conficommunity.” dence and communication skills, and Mary McGowan, who is continuing dealing with stress had “been By Hamish Carter to support the scholarships following a great help”.

Little guys draw attention They might be less than half the weight of their All Black idols but the Western Bay of Plenty under 45kg team is stamping their mark with fast, attractive rugby. Two weeks into the sub-regional competition, Western Bay – consisting of players from Tauranga, Te Puke and Katikati – is sitting comfortably in second after wins against Hamilton Black and King Country. The local side is hoping this form continues with a round three home clash with Te Awamutu kicking off at 2pm on Sunday at Mount Maunganui College. Western Bay of Plenty manager Ady van der Beek says the side has

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Latin fest A celebration of Latin American culture is on next Wednesday at Historic Village. Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council is putting on the event, including performances by a Brazilian guitarist, dancers, along with photograph displays and film clips from the countries. Council president Ewa Fenn says the evening is focused around food, drink and dance. Anyone attending is asked to bring a plate for a shared dinner, while donations are also appreciated to cover costs. For details phone 07 571 6419.

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Triple trouble in Mount duel A duel is brewing in Mount Maunganui as two competitive runners prepare to take on the region’s iconic peak in a triple challenge. On September 28 keen athletes Anthony Collins, 37, and Fiona Ellison, 43, will come face to face as they attempt to be the fastest to reach the top of Mauao – not once but three times. Setting off from the Mount Surf Club the pair will tackle the grinding steps before winding around the seaside mountain to the peak. It may seem a little crazy to those not keen to mount the hill, but these two are ready for the challenge, all for a good cause, raising money to support the Child Cancer Foundation and Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga. Fiona, a mother of two and ultra-distance athlete, is committed to helping the Tauranga branch of the CCF and the families of those suffering through cancer. “It is seeing these kids and their friends enjoying a carefree childhood that made me want to help make a difference to those kids struck down with cancer.” Anthony, who has lived in Tauranga for the last 23

years, knows all too well the perils of breast cancer after his mother was diagnosed and survived the disease. “My family came face-to-face with breast cancer with the best possible outcome; my mother is cured of the disease and remains cancer-free to this day.” The pair last summer competed against each other in a race to the top twice. Anthony took out the title, and says Fiona has been waiting for a chance to redemption. “This project started as a grudge match after I bet Fiona in a race twice to the top of the Mount last summer. Since then, she’s been chomping on the bit for redemption.” Support them by donating at www. fundraiseonline.co.nz/AnthonyCollins/ for Breast Cancer Support Service www. fundraiseonline.co.nz/FionaEllison/ for Child Cancer Foundation. Athletes Anthony Collins and Fiona Or attend the event at 3pm on Ellison will race to the top of Mauao September 28 in Mount Maunthree times to raise money for charity ganui. Go to www.facebook.com/ on September 28. themount3peat By Phillipa Yalden

Sporting chance: 10th AIMS Games tournament The countdown is on for an invasion of the country’s future sports stars with only days until the opening of the biggest ever NZCT AIMS Games tournament in Tauranga. Tournament director Vicki Semple says it is exciting to see the event get bigger and better every year, with the 16-code tournament opening this Sunday attracting 6500 student competitors – almost 10 times the 750 who took part in the first tournament 10 years ago. Vicki, who has organised the tournament since it began 10 years ago, says the only thing left to organise was some good weather. “I’m hoping we’ll have a few wet days this week, then it will clear up for the game,” says Vicki. Every year the tournament has grown in size as its reputation has grown – this year attracting 193 schools up from 165 last year – a success Vicki says is a tribute to everyone involved in the organising committee. “The growth in athlete numbers confirms the tournament’s value as a pathway to sporting success and future champions.” After attracting its first two Australian schools in 2012, this year international participant numbers have grown to seven schools from across the Tasman;

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Vicki says the visiting contingents are “adding a really exciting international flavour” to what she says is already an

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Something new, and very blue Long-awaited upgrades at Papamoa’s Palm Beach Plaza have begun this week – and it’s off to a colourful and “stunning” start. Bright blue mobility car parks now adorn the front of the plaza – an initiative centre manager David Hill says is the perfect way to get renovations started. “There are a lot of people needing the mobility parks, and other people were parking on them, so [the improvements are] just to make this very clear. “We needed to clearly define the dedicated areas, and while we’re under construction we need to make sure these

members of the community are well catered for.” The “stunning” blue car parks are part of Stage 1 of the upgrades, says David. The remainder of Stage 1 involves renovating the inside of the plaza which is expected to be completed by the end of October. This week the “eyebrows” above plaza stores were removed as well as the large ATM box. Further plans for inside include removing pillars, old tiles and stripping down eye sores – with the intent of creating clear sightlines so shoppers can find stores easily. The plaza upgrade consists of about eight stages and is due for completion in three or four years. By Corrie Taylor

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It’s ‘Game On’ for primary It’s the final ‘game on’ for Bethlehem College’s junior campus tonight as more than 100 students gear up for the last performance of their school production.

and social networking sites. Rachael wanted her students to realise they can have even greater adventures if they go outside and experience life through the outdoors, books, history, music and dance. “I based the production on something that I wanted the kids to learn.” Whether they are a sheriff, television show host, pirate, or lobster, the students have adapted a number of performing arts skills, including singing, dancing, acting and speech, she says. The final musical is set to be staged at Bethlehem College’s Performing Arts Centre at 7pm tonight.

Anchored by a 170-student cast, the students create a virtual reality game to play taking them on adventures that can be easily replicated into real life. ‘Game On’ sees children travel through the game completing each level, finding things and meeting people along the way. What they find and who they meet remind the children of adventures that don’t have to be solely explored through computer games - but in the outside world too. Director and writer Rachael McKoy began writing the production a year ago after noticing many children now spend a lot of time on computer games

Sheriff William McLeay, TV show host Oliver Gudsell, Logan lobster Oscar Read, pirate Xanthe Waldon and town crier Cael Graham get performance ready. By Zoe Hunter

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Visit George Edward and Urban Vogue at Bethlehem Town Centre and enjoy the colours of spring. Gorgeous new season collections are abundant with splashes of colour and monochromatic elegance sure to excite the senses. George Edward’s focus is providing New Zealand designers with a forum to showcase their exceptional talent. George Edward is Tauranga’s major stockist of High Society’s gorgeous and timeless favourites: Catalyst, Chocolat’ and Obi. Within these collections is a special something for everyone, whether it be for work parties, weddings, barbecues or a good walk along the beach. The girls at George Edward are confident customers will find a winner. Their superior quality garments stand the test of time and the washing machine. Other staunch

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Kiwi-made designers stocked at Bethlehem include Jacki Peters, David Carmody, Deryn Schmidt, Mardee, Artstyle, Dalston and Ooby Ryn. The girls at Urban Vogue have been rushed off their feet with the arrival of popular labels Seduce and Zafina and @emgirl. In store is a large variety of structured summer dresses and soft chiffons, with a big emphasis on colour and the ability to take daywear to eveningwear in a flash. Add these to a few fantastic new labels hot off the press and you will discover a treasure trove of gorgeous and essential additions to your wardrobe. Heads up also to avid fashion followers in the Bay – keep Sunday, September 29 free as Bethlehem retailers are getting together for a fashion festival guaranteed to be full of fun, fabulousness and free entertainment.

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Phenomenal’ 10 years of business Oceanblue is about to start its 10 year anniversary celebrations and owner Marc Patel, along with club manager Sue Murphy, wish to extend a huge thank you to members, staff, and local community for their on-going support. Sue attributes the phenomenal success of Oceanblue to a whole host of reasons, including being able to offer a huge variety to keep members motivated, competitive membership options tailored to suit each individual’s needs, a great social atmosphere within the club, and having a dedicated and passionate staff to look after the members. Marc says the clubs success has proven a win-win situation for all

concerned as it has enabled Oceanblue to add the ‘members only’ aquatic area, a squash court, and larger group fitness and spin cycling rooms which all complement the gym side of things nicely. Members also appreciate there are no ‘hidden’ costs. Once you are a member all these facilities and classes are available at no extra charge. Oceanblue provides about 40 group fitness classes per week, including aqua and spin classes. We’ve had a great 10 years says Marc, but we’ve really only just started. The new owners of the plaza are right behind us with our future plans and that will be something to get excited about. To celebrate their 10 year anniversary Oceanblue is currently offering, for a limited time, anniversary specials that include reduced weekly rates on all their membership options.

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Polytechnic welcomes first full sports and recreation degree The Bay’s sporting talent are being encouraged to stay local with a new sport and recreation degree being offered at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. For the first time, students will be able to study a full threeyear Bachelor of Sport and Recreation right here in the Bay – the first full sports university degree offered at the polytechnic. As of now, people can apply for the three-year degree, which starts in March 2014. Whether your goal is event management, sports coaching, athlete training, sports science, teaching, sports management, or anything sport and recreationrelated – this is the programme for you. Polytechnic sport and recreation group leader Peter Sommers says often students have to travel elsewhere to gain a

degree in sport. Now students can gain their degree “without having to leave the Bay”. “This sport and recreation degree programme means that local students can continue to enjoy the Bay lifestyle while gaining a nationally and internationally recognised degree qualification.” The polytechnic also offers a one-year Certificate for Fitness programme, starting February 2014, aimed at individuals who are looking for a career in exercise prescription and personal training. People can apply for both programmes now by visiting: www.boppoly.ac.nz or phoning 0800 BOPOLY. Interviews will begin in just 2-3 weeks and with interest high, early application is advisable. By Zoe Hunter

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Face off: True blue talent for a good cause High profile Tauranga businessmen are going blue in the face this month in an effort to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Twelve Tauranga businessmen have signed up for the cause, each getting their faces painted by Tauranga face-

The month-long Blue September campaign aims to raise the profile of the most common cancer among men over 40-years-old in New Zealand and encourage men to get regular health checks.

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Each year 2500 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed, and despite an increasing number of men getting checked, 550 men still die from the disease each year. One in 10 Kiwi men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, which accounts for 15 per cent of all male cancerrelated deaths in New Zealand. As part of the campaign, in association with Grace Hospital, The Weekend Sun is running an online appeal through SunLive where people can vote for their favourite painted face.

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Pick your favourite face Get behind the 12 Tauranga businessmen who have had their faces painted to support Blue September this month.

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we are all women here at Grace Hospital.” Janet says breast cancer awareness is hugely disseminated throughout New Zealand, and the same effort should be made to make men aware of prostate cancer.

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Urologists’ research keeps Bay on world map Tauranga’s internationally renowned urologists, Mark Fraundorfer and Peter Gilling, are highly respected when it comes to the treatment of prostate cancer. Their strong interest in urology research has kept Tauranga on the world urology map, ensuring the latest treatment options are available for their patients. They have introduced many new surgical techniques and devices in to New Zealand. These include the Da Vinci surgical robot, brachytherapy and Peter Gilling. cryotherapy, which are all used specifically for treating prostate cancer. Peter has performed more than 300 robot procedures since its introduction to New Zealand in 2007; and is acknowledged as the country’s leading robot surgeon. Mark brought brachytherapy and

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Coupled with the misconception that being masculine means not getting sick, getting men to seek medical attention, let alone prostate examinations, is a difficult task, says Jim. But as the spotlight shines on prostate cancer during Blue September, Jim is reminding men that getting tested is the best way to achieve peace of mind and determine an individual’s risk of developing serious prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in New Zealand, but it’s the third most lethal. So not everyone who gets prostate cancer is going to die from it, it’s very much an individual thing.” Jim recommends getting a prostate examination at 40 years old, to determine how often an individual should be tested later on. “There is growing evidence that getting a test done when your 40 is a good way of predicting who will need further testing in the future. “At one end of the scale it’s a very aggressive disease, which would need radical treatment. At the other end of the scale are these guys who have such a lazy, slow growing prostate it’s unlikely to ever cause any problems.” While prostate cancer itself doesn’t show any symptoms, as men age their prostates grow and this growth often

Jim Duthie. presents issues with men’s “waterworks”. “So they think it’s probably cancer, but think ‘If I don’t go to the doctor and find out I’ll be okay’,” says Jim. “Just because you’re having trouble with waterworks doesn’t mean you’re going to die of cancer. It’s uncommon for it to be caused by cancer, but there’s only one way to find out.” Testing includes both a standard blood test, and a rectal finger examination; and Jim hopes Blue September will help men realise the importance of getting both. “The message is not just to guys but to their families, to take them to the doctor.” By Corrie Taylor

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Hey pesto - tasty thrills I was out in the garden pulling out weeds and getting everything in order ready for planting when I discovered an overgrown pepper plant with bright red aged capsicums. That is was still growing is a testament to our mild winter. I decided to give it a bit of a prune back and see if it has the ‘ bounce back’ effect, while its small bright red capsicums were destined for a batch of red pesto. Pesto is usually the name given to

paste made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan. The name is derived from the pestle used with a mortar to crush the ingredients. Many chefs these days create various pestos from other base ingredients to create some fantastic flavour bases to enhance grilled meats, sandwiches and pasta dishes or for a dip with crackers or bread. In 2004 I introduced red pesto onto the menu at La Dolce Vita

restaurant in Greece. The Italian owner loved the colour and flavour it brought to some dishes, and in particular, alongside the basil pesto as a dip with breads. These days breads and dips are everywhere and there is a wide range of dips at the supermarket. However, the amount you get for what you pay is insane. With a well-stocked pantry and a good food processor, or mortar and pestle, you can make your own at a fraction of the cost. This week I have three pesto recipes. All are easy to prepare and use different types of nuts and cheese, and you can adjust the amounts to suit your tastes.

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Pesto rosa 250g broken cashews (lightly toasted) 500g roasted red capsicums 2 cloves of garlic 1Tbsp fresh chopped thyme ¼ cup olive oil 180g feta cheese fresh cracked pepper

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For the red pesto you can use tinned peppers, but you must wash thoroughly to remove brine. If using fresh peppers rub with olive oil and grill over a flame or under grill until blackened, then place in a plastic bag to sweat and rub off the skins. Place capsicums on an oven tray and roast some more in oven together with liberal dose of olive, garlic (which can be chopped up), oil, black pepper and thyme for about half an hour. Allow to cool then add the feta and toasted cashew nuts, and place all in a food processor and blitz into a lovely rich red paste. Pack into a container and keep in fridge. The flavour develops more after a day and it will last for seven. For the rocket pesto simply blitz all ingredients together and season to taste. The same process can be used for the spinach and walnut pesto, which is garlic and dairy-free and very good for you nutritionally. The pestos can all be used for pastas and dips and you can whip them up in a flash. Try one for your next dippy do da day.

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Refurbished and ready A group of 40 may not be able to sit down for dinner at a restaurant without booking the entire room out for the night – but they can at the Citz Restaurant where seating a group of 20, 30 or even 40 is not an issue.

Tauranga Citizens Club has refurbished the restaurant with new furniture and paint, a new menu and a new head chef. The newly renovated restaurant – seating 220 people – can cater for private functions, corporate events, and large families. With December 25 fast approaching, head chef Shane Barber says now is the time to start organising those pre-Christmas parties. Shane and his team at the restaurant have come up with delicious new additions to the old menu. The new menu includes garlic sautéed scallops and chicken and mushroom crepes. Popular choices from the old menu including roast of the day and lamb shanks are still available. All food is 100 per cent made by the chefs on-site, with top quality New Zealand meats sourced right here in Tauranga. To try out the new menu, or celebrate Christmas early with your family or workmates, see Shane at the Citz Restaurant. By Zoe Hunter

Warm welcome for spectacular show ‘Grease’ is the word for all you groovers and swingers with an opening night of this popular movie, the 12th longest-running Broadway stage show, hitting our shores tonight at Baycourt, and running to September 21. I’m sure you remember the hair dos, muscle cars, tight tees and Sandy’s leather pants of the 1970s as well as I do, and to celebrate this “electrifying” slick production I’ve come up with a great little shooter you can try at The Phoenix or at home. Respectively called ‘The flaming Pink Lady’. I’ve teamed up with the guys from Famous Vodka on this one, who have made an amazing pink marshmallow vodka (exclusive to New Zealand). Then we top this with some green fairy absinthe, sprinkle some cin-

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College donates cooking equipment to Tongan school A Tongan school’s home economics department consisting of one rusty, old, broken oven, a bench and very limited utensils will soon be filled with kitchen necessities when a donation from Otumoetai College arrives.

Heilala Vanilla co-founder and director Jennifer Boggiss often visits Tonga as part of the Te Puna company’s strong connection with the island community – and on her visit to Vava’u High School last October she noticed the school’s home economics department needed help. “We look at various ways we can help them. The home economics department was the first and science is second.”

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Students Sevynleigh Jackson, Brooke McFarlane and Tori Te Paa with the equipment gathered for Vava’u High School. The company set up a Heilala Vanilla Foundation to strengthen its already established ties with the island community and Otumoetai College was asked to help supply some equipment. Otumoetai College food technology tutor Lauren Atkin was keen to help out – and double ups of spoons, bowls and plates the school weren’t using in class were gathered to be donated to the Tongan school. “We understand just how much equipment is required to function successfully for the students involved and it [food technology] is all about

learning,” says Lauren. “We have decided what equipment we can spare and relish in the opportunity to help another school and community.” The equipment is hoped to be shipped to Tonga by the end of September so the department can be up and running in term four. Jennifer wants to thank Otumoetai College for their donation and hopes to encourage other schools to help donate goods to Vava’u High School too. If your school is interested in helping, email By Zoe Hunter Jennifer@heilalavanilla.co.nz

Bed wetting – more common than you think Thousands of Kiwi children wake every morning to a wet bed. Bed wetting, or Nocturnal Enuresis, is very common in young children but can last into the teen years. It is more common in boys and tends to run in families. Most children grow out if this normal phase by age seven. It affects about 15 per cent of five year olds, five per cent of 10 year olds and two per cent of 15 year olds. It usually resolves itself with time and patience, but until it does bed wetting can be embarrassing for children and frustrating for

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Little ones sleeping soundly ARRC is recruiting volunteers to help rear kittens, having been delivered their first stray kitten at the weekend. Co-ordinator Liza Schneider says the kitten was found in a flax bush by a man driving his bobcat. “At seven days of age it is healthy and

strong, but needs bottle feeding until it is old enough to feed itself.” ARRC’s team of volunteers is wellequipped to help these kittens, but with the high volume that is likely to be taken in during the next few months they are looking for people to help, says Liza. If you have had experience rearing kittens and would like to volunteer, or if you are interested in providing a loving home for a friendly feline, please ring ARRC 07 579 9115 or have a look at: www.arrc.org.nz or their Facebook page.

OUTDOOR LIVING Beds R Us franchisee Norman Richards with Homes of Hope CEO Hilary Price. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Nothing beats the sound sleep you get from a good bed – especially when you can rest knowing you’ve helped make an important difference. That’s exactly what you get when you buy a new bed this month at Beds R Us in Tauranga or Mount Maunganui. Throughout September store franchisee Norman Richards is supporting Tauranga foster care service Homes of Hope by donating five per cent to the charity from every bed sold. Norman says the promotion is a great way to support the worthwhile cause, while treating yourself to a new bed from Tauranga’s bed specialists. “Homes of Hope is a really worthwhile cause with the support they provide. These days it can be quite hard for people to help children because we don’t

want to be seen to be doing the wrong thing, so supporting Homes of Hope is a great way to help.” Homes of Home CEO Hilary Price says funds raised are gratefully appreciated and will go to helping more children. “It’s such an encouragement to know there are people in the business world who are not just thinking about the bottom line, but also want to make a major difference.” Hilary says the organisation provides “a safe, secure and stable” home environment for children, keeping siblings together, with families caring for 125 children in 10 years since Homes of Hope formed. “They have experienced significant trauma through no fault of their own and have faced their own challenges.” For more detail on helping visit the Beds R Us stores or go to: www.homesofhope.org.nz

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Electric memories for Bay woman The weekend Sun is profiling some of Tauranga’s historic places dotted around the city. This week reporter Zoe Hunter looks at Omanawa Falls’ 100-year-old underground power station. According to New Zealand Historic Places Trust, Omanawa Falls Power Station was originally built in 1915 to supply electricity to homes in Tauranga and across the Western Bay of Plenty. The 100-year-old hydroelectric station is New Zealand’s first underground hydro generating station, and is owed much to the enthusiasm of Tauranga Borough Council engineer Lloyd Mandeno. The power house consists of an artificial cave excavated out of rock, initially accommodating two 75kw 400volt direct-coupled generating sets. Tauranga resident Heather Mclean’s grandfather William Milne worked at the power station in 1917 and was Lloyd Mandeno’s right hand man. In 1918, Heather’s father Tommy Milne began working at the power station and so did her uncle Johnny Milne. “The three of them used to do a shift each. I can remember my dad having a fit because he was the youngest of the three; and if anything ever happened he was the one that was always caught out. If something was faulty then somebody had to go out and it was always Heather’s dad. Heather remembers her father taking her down to the tunnel leading to the underground station. “The steps were very slippery and there was this

Left: Omanawa Falls Power Station and waterfall in 2007.

Tauranga resident Heather McLean reads the history of her grandfather, father and uncle, who all worked at the station. Photo by Zoe Hunter. beautiful lake down the bottom.” The power station, which carries a NZHPT Category 2 registration, was restored in 2008 by hydro-electric entrepreneur Michael Davis. People can visit Omanawa Falls but cannot get down to the power station due to health and safety reasons. Tauranga City Council is looking to restore the power station, so people can walk all the way to the historic power station. Next week The Weekend Sun profiles Te Kotukutuku School House on Matakana Island.

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With Christmas fast approaching, Guthrie Bowron curtain design consultant Anna Given says now is the time to brighten up your home, with stunning fabrics on display in her store’s new showroom. An extensive range of curtain fabrics are on display in the Cameron Rd store’s brand new showroom. And don’t forget about the large range of bed spreads and throws to match. Anna says people are choosing to use linens and voiles, coupling them with coloured linings to create a trendy layered look. Different shades of blues and chartreuse (a neutral colour), are popular choices. Patterns and prints are also a hot favourite.

Anna advises now is the time to brighten your home with trendy curtain fabrics before the Christmas rush begins. From September 1820 ensure you make a booking for a measure and quote to take

advantage of the free curtain making offer before Christmas. Booking must be confirmed by October 31. Guthrie Bowron is also offering a great finance package, including no payments or interest until March

2014 on custom-made purchases made on a Q-card. Come in and see the new display room and find out how curtains can brighten up your home in time for Christmas. By Zoe Hunter

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Getting comfortable indoors

Andy Goodall sanitising a domestic heat pump.

Huge advances are being made in the research and development departments of the world’s top heat pump manufacturers. Inverter and sensor technology gives you, the consumer, more energy efficiency and a more comfortable room environment. Panasonic’s latest wall mounted Deluxe E-NKR series heat pump range is no exception. Their new ECONAVI room activity sensor allows the system to adjust the indoor environment, allowing for differences in temperature and activity in different parts of the room. The Advanced Nanoe-G purifying system removes dust, pollen, smoke and other airborne impurities, so you’ll enjoy a healthier environment. Andy Goodall from Comfort Air Conditioning

Limited sells and services all major brands of heat pump. But he believes that Panasonic has hit a winner with its latest series. So, if you are contemplating upgrading your heating, call Andy to ensure you get an honest, accurate appraisal of your requirements and the right heat pump for you. Comfort Air Conditioning not only supplies and installs wall units, but also floor consoles and ceiling cassettes. Andy and his team are experienced installers of fully ducted systems, offering options such as heat transfer, home ventilation and individual room control. Also, if you already have a heat pump, Andy recommends heat pumps are checked at least once a year, and he uses specialist products to clean and sanitise your system.

Claims for damages and expenses In applications to the Tenancy Tribunal the burden of proof lies on the applicant, whether landlord or tenant, to prove each element of the item claimed. This is like going to court, so the onus is on you to prove to the adjudicator your case against the other party. The applicant must satisfy the tribunal that the other party breached the tenancy agreement, or some provision of the Residential Ten-

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Stage, chairs, a cow - but nowhere to go at any location – “but our main focus is the fire station”. Dave says Western Bay of Plenty District Council is aware of their wish for the site. “It would be lovely [to get the building] – Katikati deserves live theatre – there is nothing between Waihi and Tauranga.”

They’ve got the stage frame, 100 seats and the necessary professional lighting – but what Katikati Theatre Inc doesn’t have is a building.

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Katikati Theatre Inc has equipment galore but no home for productions and storage. enthusiastic volunteers and performers – the group has “We’ve got everything to put in a theatre – without won a community award and sees a permanent base the theatre,” says Katikati Theatre Inc president Dave as its final step in maturation. Dave says the group has Woodhouse. Actively looking for a home, the group been accumulating equipment as it becomes available sees the soon-to-be-vacant fire station on Main St – on Trade Me, but relies heavily on members to store with Katikati Fire Brigade moving to new premises it – one member has a room loaded with costumes. before Christmas – as the perfect location. Constantly moving equipment and building stages “That’s our dream place,” says Dave. “It’s the right at various venues – empty retail shops, restaurants, size, height and it’s the right sort of dimensions – you schools – for new productions is difficult, says Dave. need somewhere with good acoustics, so people can “When we did ‘Gallaher’ in the [Katikati] primary hear properly. school, we had to build a stage from kiwifruit bins, and “And, most certainly, 100 per cent, we’re willing to that was a major thing to do.” share it – it’s something for the whole town.” Starting With more than 60 members, the group will look three years ago with no equipment or wardrobe – just

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Increasing your exercise In my last article I talked about getting active and into the garden.

your car. Too busy with childrens’ after-school activities? Park away from the drop-off point and walk to their activity. Get out your old bike, clean it But with longer days and better weather up and go for a ride. Maybe the youngsters fast approaching, you may also be thinkwould enjoy some time at the local playing of increasing your general exercise ground. Too busy with work? Take a walk levels. At this time of year you may want at lunchtime, the fresh air and exercise to improve your fitness or just tone up will clear the head. to enjoy those long summer days. Living Physiotherapists are interested in your in the sunny Bay of Plenty we have the general well-being and keeping you perfect playground and there are lots of active. We not only treat people but also ways to be active. Mums, why not arrange help you to keep good health. Physiotherto meet a friend, put baby in a buggy and apists use their knowledge of the body, and With Roger Athy-Knibbs enjoy a lovely walk in one of Tauranga’s how it should work normally, to ensure from Salveo Physio parks? If you’re not as mobile as you used to you stay active. They offer advice and a be, ring some friends, fill the thermos, park at a park comprehensive physical screening, and can help you and walk to the picnic table the furthest away from to get fit and healthy.

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This year’s winning design is... The Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service’s annual t-shirt design competition winner is Donna McTavish.

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“I entered because fundraising and cancer awareness is of special interest to me. Many of us have lost loved ones to cancer and I lost a special lady, my mum,” says Donna. “I drew the bird inflight to represent the cancer sufferer on a journey. As a nurse, I acknowledge that awareness, treatment and emotional support are essential. To represent this, the wings of the bird are filled with words of encouragement, love and supDonna McTavish and Lea Lehndorf. port that come to fly with the bird on the journey.” Donna is honoured her design is representing the Breast Cancer Awareness month of October in Tauranga. Breast Cancer Support Service is hosting two events to celebrate, inspire and reach out to the community – the Pink Papamoa Beach Walk (Sunday, October 6) and Hot Pink Walk downtown Tauranga (Wednesday, October 16). “The t-shirts will undoubtedly be in hot demand as everyone gathers their pink costumes for the walks,” says Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga coordinator Lea Lehndorf. “Every year we are amazed at the variety of pink costumes that the people of Tauranga create. The pink t-shirts make a good base, and of course every sale provides a little back to help us continue our support of local women with breast cancer,” says Lea. T-shirts sold out last year, so get in quick. Email: support@breastcancerbop.org.nz or phone 07 571 3346 to order. For more information on upcoming events, visit: www.breastcancerbop.org.nz

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Women’s common questions The recent women’s expo was a relaxing environment to answer questions and discuss treatments I provide at Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine. These procedures use medically-prescribed products, such as Botox and Restylane, which are administered by trained medical professionals to minimise the effects of facial ageing. These treatments evoke very strong opinions, both of enthusiasm and trepidation, and reveal common misconceptions. It’s therefore an ideal opportunity for me to provide a considered and informed opinion on this.

Myth 1: No stopping

Women often believe nce you start treatments you cannot stop, or your face will collapse and look saggy This is incorrect. At worst, the quality of your skin will go back to what it would look like had you had no treatment to begin with. Every day skin expands and contracts according to levels of hydration, weight gain/loss, general health and other factors. Skin responds well to increased levels of hydration, which is what hyaluronic acid in dermal fillers such as Restylane promotes. The only reason most continue is because they like the improvements.

Myth 2: Not natural

People say it’s not natural to use botox or similar treatments, that we should grow old gracefully Our bodies deteriorate with age. We opt to

compensate for the natural effects of ageing with restorative procedures so we have optimal quality of life. Our skin deteriorates rapidly in this part of the hemisphere, which accelerates ageing. Some dermal fillers we use to soften facial wrinkles contain the same ingredient our own cells naturally produce – hyaluronic acid.

Myth 3: It’s vain

If spending time and money to enhance your appearance to please oneself or others is considered vain, we are all guilty. We invest in a myriad of services to either maintain our appearance and health, or maximise it. A healthy self-esteem contributes to being happy and confident. A lifetime of effort goes into nurturing self-esteem. If presenting ourselves at our best includes removing grumpy-looking frown lines from our brow with a muscle relaxant then I see this as a fair call.

Myth 4: It’s expensive

Being ‘expensive’ or ‘affordable’ is a relative term which we justify according to our needs and wants. Many women I spoke to at the expo were surprised at just how affordable some of the cosmetic treatments are. A typical treatment to stop frown lines forming between the eyebrows cost approximately the same as two lattes a week – as does the cost of a small amount of dermal filler to reduce lines around the mouth. By Sharon Melrose

How to avoid eating for comfort It is very common to use food to comfort yourself after a hard day, when something has gone wrong or you need cheering up. Food tastes delicious, it doesn’t judge you, and while you are eating it, it can make you feel amazing. The problem is you are using food for something it wasn’t designed for. You are likely to be eating when you are not hungry and using food to help control the way you feel. The aftermath in many cases also isn’t great. You may have feelings of guilt, disappointment and self-hatred for what you have just done. Particularly if you are trying to lose weight. Once again though – you aren’t mad, silly or odd for doing this. You have just learned to use food as your default coping mechanism in times of stress or need. What you need to do is find a new coping mechanism that isn’t as damaging, as well as working on your thinking at the times when you feel like using food to comfort yourself. As you work through this and start having successes – you will feel empowered and more

able to resist these urges that would normally control you. A big key is understanding your triggers. What sets you off? Once you can answer that, you can start asking: What new thoughts can we develop? What could we do differently? What would a good outcome be? Often a support system is a very important tool in your success. Don’t be

afraid to talk to someone and ask for help. Phone Healthy Inspirations on

07 579 4321 or visit: www.healthyinspirations. co.nz

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Girls playing their part More than two years ago, cancer changed the lives of two young girls.

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Now, Papamoa College students Minette Van Viljon and Victoria Rhodes- Carlin, both 15, are trying to raise as much money as they can to help others affected by cancer. When Minette’s mum was diagnosed with cancer, she decided to create awareness of the disease. This month, Minette will shave her head to show her support in helping fundraise for those suffering cancer. Not understanding why having no hair could affect a young girl’s social life, Minette decided to lose her locks to experience first-hand what it feels like. “I didn’t understand they didn’t want to go out and why they felt so insecure about themselves. I wanted to understand their side of the story.” Minette’s hair will be made into a wig for cancer patients going through chemotherapy. At age 10, Victoria was diagnosed with a brain tumour and became an active member of CanTeen three years later. Victoria says CanTeen supported her through her teenage years by helping her to deal with the emotional and physical stresses of having cancer.

Papamoa College students Victoria Rhodes-Carlin, 15, and Minette Van Viljon, 15. Minette is losing her locks in the annual head shave this month. Photo by Zoe Hunter.

“Going through your teenage years, on top of dealing with the after effects of cancer. [It] really alters your life.” After losing her hair, Victoria says knowing her friend is going to shave hers off in support of those suffering from cancer is gratifying. “I feel really happy and really proud that these people are my friends, and people that I see every day, and they’re doing this to help me and to help people with cancer. It makes me feel all excited.” Together the girls hope to raise $5000 to support sufferers of cancer. Along with the shared goal, Minette hopes to individually raise $2000 when she loses her locks at her college’s annual head shave on September 24. Last week, the girls held a bake off and sale at the college, raising $478. They encourage people to donate to CanTeen, by visiting the website: www.canteen.org.nz.

Free radicals and antioxidants (Part 1) In my recent seminars I was asked to explain free radicals and antioxidants. The challenge is that any explanation must at least explain the basic chemistry involved. This series of columns will hopefully remove some of the mystery, and build our understanding on the importance, qualities and functions of antioxidants. A free radical is just an atom or molecule that has an unpaired electron. Free radicals are produced as a result of our body converting the energy (in our

body) from our food. We cannot produce energy without also producing free radicals; and these readily react with other free radicals or compounds which can cause serious damage to body structures. Essentially free radicals damage healthy cells; and if this continues then damage will accrue resulting in disease. Antioxidants are compounds such as vitamins C and E that neutralise free radicals by with John Arts donating or accepting electrons to the free radical thus preventing free radical damage. Targeted antioxidant therapy can play an important role in rebuilding damaged cells and body systems as a result of chronic disease. For example, free radical damage to blood vessels causes damage to collagen and other structural proteins leading to poor circulation, strokes and hypertension. The most important antioxidants in protecting blood vessels are vitamin C, the bioflavonoids, and polyphenols such as those extracted from grape seeds and berries. During the next few editions we will look at specific antioxidants and the role they play in maintaining and restoring health. The key to obtaining adequate antioxidant levels is to have a diet rich in a variety of plant foods; and to supplement it with a broad spectrum antioxidant supplement that is also a complete multi-vitamin and multimineral. Give me a call if you need more information. To join my weekly newsletter go to: www. johnarts.co.nz and visit: www.abundant.co.nz

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What happened to democracy? Co-governance. It’s another new word that’s crept into our vocabulary, which as far as I am concerned is all fine as long as Maori get themselves elected by the people in the same way everyone else in this country does. Once again the New Zealand taxpayer has to fund these self-appointed positions on our councils by Maori to push their point of view only on what suits them. These special privileges, handed out for a minority group and they call it co-governance, to me is Apartheid by another name. Now I read Tauranga City Mayor Stuart Crosby thinks maybe he should be informing the wider public of how it all works. All fine after the event, especially as he is supposed to be working for all of us, and we the public who pay for it all. He even says, quote: “there is little evidence of connecting to the wider community on these really important issues that are going to impact on them all”.

It’s like council deciding on if they want to give local Maori the Mauao Reserve ownership. Funny how it’s nothing to do with 85 per cent of the people. Why? Typical, when a few iwi lived nearby 180 years ago it would have been wast scrub land not in any way productive or giving any monetary return in anyway. But now after all New Zealanders have paid for and developed the land, and it looks like a cash cow, they’re asking for ownership. And they wonder why we think they’re a greedy lot. Once again no matter who lives here - beaches, reserves, parks, state forests - all such areas should be left as Crown land which new Zealand taxpayer fund to look after these special public areas. Why should we give it to Maori who still expect all New Zealand taxpayers to fund the up-keep of these areas anyway. Doesn’t seem very fair from where I am standing. Again, what happened to democracy? C Humphreys, Katikati.

Latin fiesta of flavour Food, drink, dance – they are all the ingredients you need for your ideal celebration of Latin American culture. On Wednesday, people from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia and Bolivia will put on a South American fiesta at the Historic Village as part of the Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council’s monthly ‘Living in Harmony’ series, which introduces the public to various cultures. Council president Ewa Fenn says the evening is focused around food, drink and dance from the South American continent, offering an insight into the various cultures for anyone interested and samples of national dishes to taste. The evening will include performances by a Brazilian guitarist, dancers, along with photograph displays and film clips from the countries. “We very much hope for a spontaneous participation of everybody in dancing and just having a really good time.” Anyone attending is asked to bring a plate for a shared dinner, while donations are also appreciated to cover costs. Details: 07 571 6419.

Harbour is our biggest asset The biggest asset this region has is Tauranga Harbour. The health of the harbour is a measure of our collective efficiency. High run-off nutrients in the harbour mean reduced profits. It is very inefficient for nutrients to wash away, only then needing to add nutrients back to the land. This on-going cycle also degrades our beautiful harbour, and impacts on fish stocks and total biodiversity of wildlife. So what is the solution, it is not penalties or more red tape, but education - lots of it - and ongoing.

This needs to be multimedia education with free public workshops, newspaper and billboard campaigns, and programmes through the schools on the care of our waterways. This is an issue, not about blame, but one that we all need to take ownership of through the fostering of long term investment strategies for the future. Sustainable change only occurs when consulting with, and carrying the community alongside. We need councillors that truly serve and are the voice of their constituents. Tim Short, Ohauiti Hills.

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Do your imperfections hinder or help you? This process is an old Japanese art called kintsukuroi, which I am using as a modern life metaphor. Imagine taking something that we perceive as ugly within ourselves, our weaknesses and flaws, and turning them into something of beauty. We often attempt to hide the

Celia with a traditional South American tea pot. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandise the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something’s suffered damage, and has a history, it becomes more beautiful – BARBARA BLOOM.

cracks we see within ourselves, when in fact they can add to our beauty through the experience and insight we gain in those difficult times. Do you accept your cracks and allow them to form you, or do you attempt to hide, and therefore ignore, the beauty you may acquire?

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Don’t encourage Phoenix daydream Tauranga City Council plans to convert the Mount’s Phoenix carpark into a commercial centre are best ignored because the pros and cons of this minefield will ensure the council never gets the equation right on private and public developments. Of even more concern is Bain McDonald and others plan to turn

carpark into a passive green space and transfer the public parking 500 metres out to the old Mount Bowling Club land at Nikau Crescent, which is so ridiculous it defies belief. Get off ‘the grass’ noddies. Go check out Coronation Park (currently being slashed and trashed by TCC), Banks Ave, May St, Marine Parade, PilotBay and Mount Drury reserves, which are all within 200

metres of the carpark and fit for the purposes being espoused and readily accessible to the public. Mount Mainstreet and the editorials are remiss in not doing their homework and encouraging this sort of daydreaming. From memory, Mcdonald interests developed the commercial building behind Mainstreet adjoining Phoenix carpark and the large development at 17 Banks Ave end of Shadelands Lane. Both developments sporting significant on-site parking shortfalls. S Paterson, Arataki.

Same-sex marriages another bad deviation Oh how we humans have deteriorated - well many of us anyhow. We have deviated from many malpractices to others over the cons, which have caused health problems and many others. We veered badly when we invented alcohol, nicotine and many of the recent drugs which have hastened bad health prob-

lems. Now in this year of 2013 we have gone further down the slippery slope by introducing the lawful, abominable same-sex marriages.How unnatural for two women or two men to marry. It shocks me to the core, what next are we humans going to introduce? The only good thing is that they

TV ad less than tasteful I wonder did anyone else see television sink to a new level on Wednesday, September 11 after the America’s Cup racing? The Good Morning show on TV One reached a new low. A chef was demonstrating a salmon dish when out of the blue the female host of the TV show asked: “Did you help out round the house when your babies were young, changing nappies and feeding? He replied:“Yes, as a matter of fact I did”. The host: “Well you must have small testicles then” - or words to that effect. Silence from the guest chef ensued. Host: “My husband has small testicles and he helped out heaps when the baby was young. There has been a study that showed men with small testicles help more with changing nappies and looking after things when there are babies in the house” - or words to that effect. Can you imagine the reaction of the husband when he heard about it or saw it. I can picture the ribbing he is going to get at work. Am I too old-fashioned or was all that less than tasteful? What is next? Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

will not be able to reproduce, men that is, and women will try IVF tactics for sure. The only good thing about same-sex marriages is that they will put a hold on birth control, and help to control our burgeoning birth rate at 8 million by 2030 – predicted. Ernest Izett, Tauranga.

Syria invasion: Stir up a hornet’s nest? Korea, Vietnam and Iraq - only to name a few of the majors - are now a threat to interfere in Syria’s affairs. The first three invasions did not really achieve much, and to take military action in Syria might really stir up a hornet’s nest. I, for one, wish that the United States of America would pay greater attention to addressing its own internal affairs. Don’t misunderstand me, I utterly abhor any attack involving the use of chemical weapons. But for another country which is not really involved with this to start with to jump in and crack the whip in this way is definitely not the path to take. The USA does not have the automatic right to take military retribution within and against other countries. Barry H. Walker, Mt Maunganui

Inside Te Papa is ‘my place’ Hooray for Brian Johnson of Omokoroa. That’s telling it like it is. Unfortunately it is also true that, when culture becomes a profession (which it has) history becomes distorted by the ashes of many fairy stories. One of the nastiest and cleverest men of my time, Hermann Goering, summed it up: “Whenever I hear that word (culture) I reach for my pistol.” Culture did for him and his country. Te Papa is not “my place” but what’s inside it is. Things might change; I’m not holding my breath. Julian Dickson, Katikati.

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Coronation Park tree destruction Do the Tauranga City Council realise how strongly people in this area feel about the felling of trees and re-organisation (in other words destruction) of parks and gardens? I have been wondering about the plans the council has that involve the changes taking place, and also about the costs involved. In a story in The Sun last Friday, September 6, Tauranga City Council parks co-ordinator Pete Mouldey says: “We are slowly

working towards an ideal layout according to the reserve’s concept plan...” Ideal layout in whose eyes? I would like to know if any of the

ratepayers, those voters who were involved in the last council elections, were ever made aware of this “ideal layout”, and, more importantly, the “reserve’s concept plan”. Surely views and opinions of residents, the people who live in these affected areas, should be taken into account before felling beautiful old trees because of some “concept plan”. The trees have been growing far longer than any recent “ideal layouts” have been in existence. Isabel Ashmore, Ohauiti.

June 2004 $87m (TCC accounts)

June 2012 $460m (TCC accounts)

Council decisions: Lapses in judgement? Do we have a council that is so desperate to be reelected they are prepared to do anything or are they just plain incompetent? During the last few weeks there has been a number of amazing lapses in judgement and poor governance decisions. Firstly, the council decision to re-visit and promptly change the election advertising on vehicles. Secondly, the astounding decision, announced by the Tauranga Mayor, that the Greerton library redevelopment will proceed next year. Doesn’t he yet realise that he only commands one vote out of 11 on the full council? Thirdly, the announcement at this week’s Mayoral

debate that the city’s downtown parking fees will be changed. While not necessarily disagreeing with some of the decisions changing, making policy on the hoof is appalling governance and indicates a council in some disarray. On top of all this we have the chainsaw massacre in Coronation Park. And, for anyone who attended the CAT meeting at Girls College, they would have clearly left with the message that the current council was in denial over its debt mountain. All this, and with more to come, does not bode well for the future of this city. I think, time for some changes. Mike Baker, Bethlehem.

We all need to contribute to this country It’s time for everyone to get off their backsides and do something. Preferably something positive, but anything that contributes to the family or the community or even themself, would do. There are too many no-hopers wanting something for doing nothing. You know it. I know it. Everyone knows it. Including the world’s key advisory agencies, who tell us we have too many uneducated people than is good for us. Anyone uneducated is a liability. To themselves, their family, their community and their country.

There is no excuse for anyone to be uneducated in New Zealand in the 21st Century. Everyone should be able to read and write and have something of value to add to themselves and their country. Young people in particular need to understand that unless you get some form of tertiary training or education then you’re probably going nowhere for the rest of your life. Everyone needs to learn something and to keep learning. That’s everyone, including the sickness beneficiaries, the DPB’ers, the

Elections: Think cautiously The forthcoming General Election is imminent. And it is time to remind our electorates to think very cautiously before going to the polls. The National Party leaves a lot to be desired when you consider particularly Prime Minister John Key’s immoral and singular arrangement with Sky City in Auckland for the construction of the Convention Centre in return for extra pokie machines installed in that venue. We are already suffering from the scourge of gambling in New Zealand. And what, do I wonder, does our Prime Minister John Key personally gain? A trader does ‘nowt for owt’. Being a Jew reminds one of Judas Iscariot and his 30 pieces of silver. N Jones, Papamoa.

unemployed, the lot. If you think today is tough, you wait until tomorrow. It’ll be even tougher. And even worse if you’re uneducated. High school qualifications don’t cut it anymore. Life begins at 18. Not stops. Begins. And we need to keep learning right the way through our lives. All of us. If we are to succeed as a nation, we all need to contribute. That’s every single one of us. That includes you. If you know of someone that can’t read this, read it to them. Graeme Martin, Otumoetai.

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Route K $61m

Stormwater /drainage $100m

Staff wages cost annually $40m/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.

Friday 13 September

From Canvas to Clay A lifetime of in

art by Frances (Pat) grant at Lightwave Gallery, 31 Totara St, Mount Sept 13-29. Wine & cheese with Frances Sept 14 12pm onwards.

Richard Moore - TCC Candidate Meeting Papamoa Library 7-8pm. All welcome.

Saturday 14 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meet-

ing at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Hunters Creek from Kulim Park & BBQ afterwards. Bevan 576 8885 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/ Bowls Mt Maunganui Kawaka St 1-3pm. Come & join us & have some fun. Bowls available Flat soles essential. 575 3838 Cactus & Succulent Soc NZ Craft Building, Elizabeth St 1.30pm. Speaker: Ed “Turbinicarpus”. Competitions: Long spined cactus, sanseveria, flower foliage form. AGM & birthday in October. Sheila 544 4043 Friends of the Libraries Mt Maunganui Library 1.30pm. Speaker: Richard Moore, on his book “Napoleonic Wars.” Garage Sale St Mary’s Church, Girven Rd, Bayfair 8.30am. Quality household items, books & shoes. Genealogy Informal Group What recent finds have you made in the family? Share them with us at 5 Norwich Place (off Townhead Cres), Cambridge Heights 1.30pm. Maureen 576 6148

Living Probiotics from your Pantry

Cleanse & nourish yourself this spring. A workshop on fermented foods at 190a Tara Rd, Papamoa. 542 2257 Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Mount Music Club 2nd Sat of month at Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 1-4.30pm. $2. Plate for afternoon tea appreciated. Singers/musos welcome to perform. Dick 576 4527 Mount Sequence Dance Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mount 7.30pm. Theme: spring colours. Live band, good supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633 Opus Orchestra @ the Graham Young Youth Theatre – Tauranga Boys College - door sales 6pm or Baycourt Box Office $40/$35/$15/ chn free 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

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Sept 21 Spring Festival - cooking demo with Peter Blakeway 9am. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz The Cargo Shed Open Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm. Coffee & a free biscuit with new products on display. The Little Vintage Markets Mount Citizens Club, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am – 2pm. The best quality vintage, cake & coffee. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 012 0376

Valuing the Power of Agreements

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. Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 V8 Vocal Ensemble Tauranga Musica Concert Series at Baycourt Exhibition Space 3pm. First half is the Lovesong Waltzes by Johannes Brahms for vocal ensemble & piano duet. Second half is a variety of repertoire in the usual V8 style. Prices: adult $32, youth $10 under 19 years or free with a paying ticket holder. www.baycourt.co.nz 577 7188

Sunday 15 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 Parade & service at 1000hrs at Tauranga RSA. All welcome. Bay Bible Fellowship Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd (just past main shops) 10am worship & praise. Guest speaker: Pastor Philip Hansen from Rotorua “He is Lord of the Heavens & the Earth.” (Joshua 2). Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “The story of Elijah”. Interactive, Q&A. Vic 543 0504 BOP Tree Crops Assn Field day at Plummers Point 1pm. Mixed plantings of fruit, vegetables & firewood on a small organic block. Elizabeth 549 2795 Eklekktika Concert Historic Village on 17th Theatre, Tauranga 3pm. Presented by Soprano Lilia Carpinelli, Clarinettist David Adlam & Pianist Matteo Napoli. Tickets at door. Adults $20, seniors & students $10. Preschool children free.

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

Fun Charity Walk 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 Jamis Duathlon Series Hotuhotu St, The Lakes subdivision, Tauranga (just off SH 29). Kids course 9.30am start. $5 entry. Short & Long courses 10am start $15 entry. Registration from 9am. All welcome. Miranda 579 4088 or 021 449 466 Maketu Rotary Club Market 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Village Green, Maketu from 8am. $10 per stall. Lyn 533 1572 or 021 882 059 PacknBoots Tramping Group All trampers welcome. www.sportsground. co.nz/packnboots for program, tramp grading. Eveie 542 1199 or packnboots@hotmail.co.nz Shoestrings walking group alternate Sat mornings for new trampers. Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Pet Sunday Sept 29 at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Girven Rd, Bayfair 10am. All pets & owners welcome. Bring your animals for a blessing. 575 9945 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 Sunday Bible Study At 10am. Fellowship/tea 10.45am, Sunday worship 11am. 1st & 3rd Sun evening singing 6pm. Tauranga Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton. 541 0388 Tauranga Rainbow Social Network For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender. Meet 2nd Sun of month at 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Tauranga Spiritual Society Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Guest speaker: Karanna Enting - international sound & vibrational healer. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Entry $5, members $3. All welcome. Te Puke Country Music Club St Patrick’s Hall 1pm. Dress vice-versa, members a plate please. Colleen 573 9360

Monday 16 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 Badminton Mt Maunganui Monday club night & Weds social club night at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272

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Begin Again - Return to Love Create

the life & circumstances you want. Understand & utilise the subconscious mind, stillness & prayerful meditation + spiritual principles to help obtain the life that is designed especially for you. No charge. 571 5188 or 021 2646 002 Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Men & women welcome. 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. Concert Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainers Harlequins followed by afternoon tea. $3 door cover. Rest Homes bring along some of your members. Fire Brigade Bowling Club Club night at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. Sharon 543 3929 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free 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

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 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 I Just Want to Run Free running group for beginners. Couch to 5k programme. Free child minding. Mon, Wed, Fri mornings 9.30am. jandjtutbury@xtra.co.nz or 0277 582 117

Junction Mental Health Peer Support And advocacy: Coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. 579 9890

Justice of the Peace Service Centre Monday at Bayfair Shopping Centre Management office 10am - 12pm.

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

Learn to Dance Te Puke St Pats Hall,

Beatty Ave. Sequence dancing refresher & coaching 7-9pm. $3pp. 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 Club night progressive, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Progressive Assn Meet 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

Tauranga Badminton Junior Club

From 7-17yrs. Every Mon at Bethlehem College Events Centre 6-7.30pm. Every Tues at Otumoetai College action Centre 5.15-6.45pm. 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 Ladies Probus Club 3rd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens Club 10am. Interesting speakers, visitors welcome. Meet new friends. Claire 576 5973 Tauranga Pipers Club Every Mon 7pm. Enquiries welcome from pipers & drummers. 579 1460 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club At Tauranga RSA. Lessons 7-8pm, club nights 8-10pm. www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz or Colleen 544 4676 Tauranga Senior Badminton Club Every 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 Te Puke Forest & Bird September indoor meeting at Masonic Lodge, Oxford St, Te Puke 7.30pm. Carole Long - “Sharing the history or Te Puke Forest & Bird with stories of local conservation campaigns over the past 30 years.” Free entry. 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

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The Weekend Sun 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. All welcome. 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

Otumoetai Community House Every

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

South City Indoor Bowls Club (Inc)

You’re Never Too Old to Get Moving!

Tuesday 17 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 Anxiety Support Group From 1pm. Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy. 579 9890 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 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, Mount 10am - 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5. 575 9347 Genesis - Women’s Group 1st & 3rd Tues during school term. 10am morning tea at St Paul’s Co-operating Church, 242 Dickson Rd, Papamoa. This week: Kristine Holdaway from Carmel Country Estate. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Harmony Craft Circle For mums & bubs Tuesday mornings in Welcome Bay. Kylie 544 3779 or search Harmony Craft Circle on facebook.

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem

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

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy: Coffee & chat 10am – 12pm at Papamoa Community Support Centre, Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa. 579 9890

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

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 Tues beginners 10am 12pm. Weds A level, Thurs club night. Frontiersmen’s Hall, 7.30pm. 543 1063 Oriana Singers Every Tues at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 7-9pm. Jim 571 4044

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 Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687 Stitching Servants Every Tues at Tauranga Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10am. Car, quilt, bear making, knitting etc. 541 0388 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 Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre cnr Devonport Rd & 11th Ave 9-11.30am. Wendy 552 5293 Tauranga Continuing Education (50+) Group At Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga on third Tues of month. Lectures start 10am & a charge of $3 is made to cover expenses. Speaker: Dr Patrick Barrett, Public Policy, University of Waikato. Topic: “I ain’t dead yet. My bell still rings,’ Bob Dylan’s life. 573 8851 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

Waihi Beach Tennis Club

Morning tennis every Tues & Fri starts 8.30am/9am. Club night Weds 5.30pm. June 12+ Weds 4pm. www.waihibeachtennisclub.co.nz 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. All welcome. 578 9272

Wednesday 18 September 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 Classic Flyers, off Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui 10am. 578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

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 Club night 7.30pm. Super Liquor Ladder (final night) at Greerton Hall 7pm. 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.

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship & celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Denise Palmer, medium. Door charge $3. Janet 027 264 0226 Otumoetai Tennis Club Junior open day Sept 18 & 25 3.30-5.30pm & Sept 21 10am – 12pm. Kulim Park in Windsor Rd. Julia 544 5088 or visit www.otumoetaitennis.co.nz

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 Papamoa Book Group Papamoa Library 10am. Topic: Fiction - fantasy/supernatural. Papamoa Garden Circle Birthday meeting in the Dune Room, Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 1pm. Members a plate please. Alison 572 3601 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tauranga. This week: A music morning. Jennifer 578 4264 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055 St Mary’s Holiday Programme Wild Wednesdays in October. Children 5-15yrs can enjoy an adventure during October school holidays. Oct 2 travel to Marshalls Animal Park for a day of petting pigs, riding ponies & feeding goats. Oct 9 head to Mount for a photo scavenger hunt. Time 10am 3pm approx both days. Bring lunch & sturdy shoes. Cost $12 for Marshalls, $6 for Mount. Limited spaces. Register before Sept 25. Dawn 021 061 0776 or familyang@vodafone.co.nz Table Tennis Tauranga Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662 Taoist Tai Chi New beginners class starts today at 15 Koromiko St 1pm. Exercise your body & mind. Caroline 548 1209 Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Every Weds at Rowing Club Rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm then again 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners & experienced welcome.

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 Wyrd Sisters 16th Ave Theatre Sept 18 – 28, various times. Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeare’s MacBeth and turns it up ‘till the knob comes off ’. 577 7188 www.baycourt.co.nz 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 19 September Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm. 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 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

Forest & Bird Walk (Tauranga Branch)

Utetara River walk (daffodils), Katikati &

l’Anson Reserve, Loop Rd. $8 easy. Enid 575 6146 (note programme change).

Harbour City Lions Ladies Lions

club meet at Lyceum Club, 1st Ave Tauranga 2nd & 4th Thurs. Visitors welcome. Margaret 578 8466. Find us on Facebook. Healing Rooms Fashion Island 42 Gravatt Rd next to Esquires Coffee Shop. First & third Thurs 10.30am - 12.30pm. Second & fourth Sat 1.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary. No charge. 574 1510 or 0210 271 3254

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Continued... 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

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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

SUDOKU

social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoe-

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tai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Tauranga Photographic Society

Meet on first & third Thurs of month at Art & Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth St West, Tauranga 7.30pm. info@taurangaphoto.org.nz

Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Last Thurs every

month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220

Tennis Seniors Club Over 35+

Friday 20 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

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 How toAve, solve Cafe, 1st Tauranga 7-8.15am. Helen 571 6181 Sudoku!

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

“What’s On” is a FREE

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

kati Resource Centre 10am - 12pm. Tauranga RSA, Greerton 2-4pm. Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffats Rd 10am - 12pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. Katikati Folk Club AJ Leonard, The Uke of Oz, accompanied by Jenny Rowlands on cello. Katikati Bowling Club 7.30pm. Adults $20, members $15, children free. Tickets at door. www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz Tauranga Orchid Society Annual show Sept 20, 21 & 22 at Racecourse, Greerton 10am – 4pm daily. $3 entry. Displays & sales available. Natalie 543 0847

Justice of the Peace Service Centres Every Fri at Tauranga

Library, NZ Room 12-2pm. Kati-

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changes. The string of restaurants and bars that line the harbour front are in constant flux and it's bringing new musical opportunities for both players and listeners. The two big bars at the Devonport Rd end of the Strand have both changed and we now have La Mexica and The Brew Bar, the former switching from their Belgian Beer approach as Der Bier Haus to the sunny likes of Corona and tequila, the latter bringing craft beer from Rotorua to Tauranga. And both have live music. Last Saturday afternoon there was a big crowd for Swamp Thing at The Brew Bar and they have more blues this weekend when Rotorua bluesman Mike Garner hits town for a gig (3-6pm, free) with Kokomo's Nigel Masters on bass. Mike plays very good guitar and slide and has a great bag of tunes both traditional and original. The following Saturday (21 September) he's back again, this time accompanied by percussionist Warren Huston. 100) Movies, movies, movies! The International Film Festival has arrived in Tauranga. It started at the Rialto Cinema on Thursday and is running for a full

North By Northwest and the re-edited Utu. Elsewhere... well where do you start? Steven Soderbergh's Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra is only this weekend, so get in quick; The Past, from great Iranian director Asghar Farhadi (The Separation), starring The Artist's Bérénice Bejo (who won the acting prize at Cannes); Blancanieves, a weird black and white and silent version of Snow White; Paolo Sorrentino's take on the decadence of Rome, The Great Beauty; and Jim Jarmusch's vampire flick Only Lovers Left Alive, starring the brilliant Tilda Swinton. 101) Ukes, ukes, ukes! They say if you can't beat them join them, so we will in future be having regular updates on all matters ukulele-related. And uke-lovers might want to mark this on their calendar: next Friday (20 September) AJ Leonard, “Australia's finest ukulele player”, is coming to the Katikati Folk Club. He's played at major uke events around the world and looks to be the real deal. AJ will be accompanied by Jenny Rowlands on cello and opening act will be acoustic virtuoso Paul Jonson (also playing ukulele). It kicks off at 7.30pm at the Katikati Bowling Club. Tickets are $20.

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THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Starring: Robert Redford, Shia LeBeouf, Julie Christie - Dir: Robert Redford. Weather Underground activist, once involved in violent resistance (they would call it terrorism today), who is now living peacefully under a secret identity. When another of his covert group (Susan Sarandon) turns herself in after 30 years his cover is under threat and he goes on the run, hotly pursued by the FBI and an intrepid journalist (LeBeouf ). Along the way lessons and learnt and a lot of stuff is debated. It’s meaty intelligent material and it’s a pure pleasure to watch actors of this calibre dig into it. In addition to those mentioned there are: Nick Nolte, Chris Cooper, Terence Howard, Stan-

Robert Redford’s films are usually of a type that makes even a liberal lefty like myself frustrated and embarrassed. They’re just so goddamned solemn and sanctimonious, like The Newsroom but without the drama. If someone’s going to make thoughtful liberal films then why do they have to be this po-faced? And there is a touch of that about The Company You Keep but, thanks to a smart script and an astonishing cast it remains a gripping drama, talky but always involving, with characters that all have a degree of ambiguity and complexity. The plot has Redford playing a

Britain in 871AD was - if Hammer of the Gods is to be believed – a pretty violent and unforgiving place. Marauding Vikings are trying to cope with a reinvigorated Saxon resistance, so the dying Viking king sends son Steinar to find his missing firstborn to take over the throne and army. It’s a Bunch of Men on a Quest movie. There’s a classy Game of Thrones look but it lacks that series’ depth and complexity – this is more about warriors “proving” themselves. It’s not bad by any stretch but seems unlikely to appeal to anyone not already enamoured with swords and axes.

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Winter, Minnesota, a series of gruesome murders and a scarred FBI agent coming out of retirement. Such are the ingredients of Profile of a Killer ,a chilly mid-level indie that swiftly moves from manhunt to kidnap thriller after said killer – a teenager named David – abducts the profiler. Mind games ensue while the FBI continue to search. With such a set-up and budget it’s all about how you tell ‘em, and this does a good – if slightly slow – job, gradually revealing David’s warped pathology while (generally) skirting overt bloodshed. The performances are good, especially Joey Pollari as the troubled youth.

A Liar’s Autobiography is a strange and misguided project. The title comes from the autobiography of Monty Python’s gay alcoholic Graham Chapman, who also recorded himself reading the book, which is a very entertaining ride (and, yes, New Zealand does get a mention, but not very flatteringly). This film takes those recordings and sets them to animation of various styles. It’s very weird and really does little justice to Chapman or the Pythons, though it seems well intended. Python fans may well be captivated. If not, they will surely find plenty of interest on the packed second disc of extras.

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K11 is yet another reinvention of a ‘60s/’70s exploitation trope, this time the prison flick. But, refreshingly, it doesn’t try to ape the original films’ clichéd cheapness or laugh at their over-the-top silliness. Instead it creates a modern take, with a man – Ray Saxx (Goran Visnjic), successful albeit druggy music producer – waking up in the titular prison, a world ruled by corruption, drugs and rampant sexual weirdness. With a cast including Jason Mewes and other cult hams it’s clearly no Shawshank Redemption but fans of the jailhouse genre might find pleasure in this frequently outrageous slice of Kafkaesque prison sleaze.

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“Back then you were picked up by bus from your home and taken to Ribbon Days around the Bay of Plenty,” says past member Wendy Collard. “They were real family days out, these Ribbon Days still remain today and are great fun for our young athletes.” The club remained at the college until last year, before moving to its current location at Tauranga Domain. To celebrate 50 years of community athletics, and prior to its second season at the domain, the club is holding a Give it a Go open day this weekend. Online registrations are now open for ‘Run, Jump, Throw’ from 2pm-4pm on Sunday. “Come along anytime, have a walk around the facilities, ask questions and meet the committee. Plus we will have fun races with ribbons and you can even buy your uniforms,” says Penny. “We encourage all young people from 0-14 to join our Tuesday night programme with a focus on developing running, jumping and throwing skills.” This season begins Tuesday nights, from October 15. Visit: www.sportsground.co.nz/bellevueathletics or phone club president Ruth on 021 0404 879.

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Things get ‘Wyrd’ in Tauranga Pyrotechnic wizardry will open Rehab Theatre’s new production ‘Wyrd Sisters’ with a bang next week.

beth’ mixed with a bit of ‘Hamlet’ where there’s a play within a play,” Jez explains. The story revolves around three witches – Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick (played by Penny Guy, Lisa Thorne and Margaret Burt) – who are forced to protect their kingdom’s rightful heir after the King is killed by an insane Duke and his wife. “We’ve come up with some great pyrotechnic and lighting designs, including dry ice which will make this show very

The adaptation of fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett’s most famous book will be performed at 16th Avenue Theatre from September 18-28 and promises to be show that is very different from mainstream theatrical productions. Co-director Jez Jones says ‘Wyrd Sisters’ has never been staged in Tauranga before and audiences can look forward to a great comedic play with some stunKanuka Simpson and Lisa Thorne star in ning visual effects. ‘Wyrd Sisters’. “It has sci-fi different and entertaining to watch.” humour based on Terry Pratchett’s Tickets are available now from BayDiscworld novels. It’s quite weird but court’s TicketDirect box office. Adults has very strong links to Shakespeare. $18, children and seniors $16. This is Pratchett’s version of ‘MacBy Jo-Marie Baker

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Growing a rare and beautiful flower Tauranga orchid grower Elizabeth Bailey has been growing orchids for about 35 years and she still can’t get enough of the rare and beautiful flower. A range of orchids will be on display at Tauranga Orchid Society’s annual show at Tauranga Racecourse from September 20-22. And despite what people think, Elizabeth, a society member, says the flower is reasonably easy to grow. “It’s very, very rewarding to know you can grow these beautiful flowers.” As a hobby grower Elizabeth has two shade houses filled with hundreds of orchids at her home. She says the key is to ensure the orchids have shade. But to know more, Elizabeth advises people

Orchid grower Elizabeth Bailey has been growing the flowers for 35 years. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

become a society member like she did. The showcase doubles as a forum for the society’s orchids to be judged – with the best flowers on display from each species. As well as orchids, there is also a display from the Bromeliad Society. Orchids, clivias and bromeliads will be for sale throughout the weekend. Elizabeth is one of the judges for this year’s event and says there are three things to look for in a perfectly grown orchid – its size, texture and shape. The flower must also have no imperfections or wrinkles. “There’s quite an art to it.” The orchid display is at Tauranga Racecourse, September 20-22 from 10am- 4pm each day. Entry $3. By Zoe Hunter

Fun festival activities aplenty in Katikati As the Katikati’s biennial NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival nears, new opportunities to participate in the town’s biggest event are popping up in a diverse array of off-shoot competitions. Two competitions – testing people’s singing and kite-making abilities – are open to entries. Plus, Katikati Open-Air Art has chosen the six artists to be dotted around town from September 30 to October 6 so the public can watch them bring to life their art in the fourth biennial mural contest with the theme ‘Cultural Encounters’. “One artist is from Auckland, two are from Tauranga, one is from Paeroa and two are from Katikati,” says KKOA president Steve Graveson.

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“This year, we really want people to enter our sculpture contest with a theme of ‘Birds’ so we can put more sculptures on Katikati’s Bird Walk which follows the Uretara Stream. KOAA keeps the winning sculpture for permanent display and we’ll look at purchasing other entries, if suitable,” says Steve. The winning sculpture receives a cash prize of $3000 – the second biggest prize following the winning mural with a prize of $5000. Steve says this year’s main community event is a paint-by-number pixelated-theme mural – which won’t be unveiled until all 1600 squares are purchased, completed and stuck together. ‘Songs for Murals’ competition organiser Di Logan wants people to

start “getting their thinking caps on” to come up with songs. “The song has to be about one of the murals or sculptures in town, to be performed at Katikati Folk Club on October 4, set to their own music or a known tune.” “Winning songs will be performed at the festival finale at Katikati College on October 6,” says Di. New Zealand Kite Association member John Russell is planning a display of kite art as for the festival, believing it will be “an amazing visual spectacle”. “The objective of the ‘Art-in-the-Air’ is to create and fly ‘flying canvases’ at the festival. Artists can decorate premade kite skins with festival-theme artwork.” Those interested can call John on 07 549 4209.By Merle Foster

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Access to God. Millions of people have longed for it in every generation. But the Biblical holy day known as ‘Yom Kippur’ (The Day of Atonement) boldly proclaims there is no access to God without two essential components: A mediator, bringing a blood offering. And the prescription hasn’t changed for thousands of years. As the sun sets on Friday, September 13, the Jewish world will observe its most sacred day of the year, The Day of Atonement. While today’s observance of Yom Kippur bears very little resemblance to

God’s original design (see Leviticus 16), this ancient and dramatic festival is bursting with foreshadows of the only One who could fully and finally secure a perfect atonement: Our Great High Priest, Jesus. “But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.” (Hebrews 9:11,12). Scott Brown will be speaking at Jesus First Tauranga this Sunday, September 15. By Scott Brown

Considering your own mortality Have you felt challenged about your own mortality? This became very personal for me when a good friend recently passed

away. Before she died I spoke with her about death. Her confidence was inspirational, as she knew exactly where she was going. She was sorry to leave family and friends but she was excited about what God had in store for her in the next life. For her it was simple faith. She knew she was going home to be with her Creator. The Alpha course investigates how to live our lives to the full on earth as well as what happens when we die. Alpha is based on good, strong, simple logic and authenticity.

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Live mayoral debate Being active at every age In an exciting first for Sun Media, ahead of next month’s local body elections, we are hosting our first live mayoral debate next week. The first live SunLive Mayoral Debate will see Tauranga City’s six mayoral candidates fight for your favour here at No. 1 The Strand on Thursday, September 19. With limited space, we invited 30 people from different communities and sectors across the city, including college students, Grey Power representatives, sports and businesspeople, to attend the debate. Each person has the opportunity to submit a question beforehand, which will be chosen at

random for the candidates on the night. But because we know this is of high interest for our readers, we’re tackling something never tried before on SunLive – we’re filming the whole thing and streaming it live on the night. From 7pm readers can jump onto www.sunlive.co.nz and watch the debate unfold in real time, hosted by Classic Hits’ Will Johnston. Sun Media general manager Ross Brown says it’s an exciting challenge for the company and another example of how Sun Media is using the latest technology to provide the best online news service in the Bay. “This is new territory, but we’re keeping ahead of the competition and this will be the first of many.”

Sport BOP recreation advisor Jen Riley tries her hand at rowing with Michelle de Jong.

From badminton, to Latin dancing, table tennis to rowing – there are plenty of reasons to get active this month with the Play in the Bay sports promotion programme. From young to old there are no excuses for staying on the couch. Most activities this week are ideal for all ages, including social table tennis at Arataki Community Centre (Tuesday, September 17 from 7.30-9.30pm, details Matt 07 575 2048) and badminton at Bethlehem Col-

lege Events Centre (Wednesday, September 18 from 7.30-9.30pm, details Sue 021 1944 335). An introductory salsa dancing class promises to be a fun-filled evening on Thursday (September 18) from 8pm at Flanagan’s Irish Pub, with dancers welcome without a partner (details Amanda 021 045 4235). Adults wanting to try their hand at rowing will have a chance at the BOP Coast Rowing Club on September 29. The activity is described by club master rowers as a fun, social sport offering benefits of improved fitness and stress relief, while not being hard on the body. By Hamish Carter

Mario ready to fit in Sun Media general manager Ross Brown looks over filming equipment with Grey Street Studios director Hamish Denton. Grey Street Studios is helping to film the debate.

My name is Mario and I am a big, friendly seven-year-old male cat. I am yet another cat sadly left behind and abandoned by my previous owner when they moved. Even though I had a microchip, their phone numbers

are dead. I am very affectionate, have a great personality and will fit really well into any home environment. Please come meet me and see for yourself just how gorgeous I am, or phone 5780245. Ref no. 18608

What to give a cat? A short headstart The newshounds were given one of their most challenging assignments ever this week…to help feed a friend’s cat. Cats and dogs don’t traditionally mix well at the best of times. Throw in the wildcard of a dinner at stake, and who knows what will happen. The boss suggested I stay home and keep my head down. But being a Labrador with obsessive compulsive food disorder, I had to keep a watch on things, just in case: 1. The cat wasn’t home and the food was being given away. 2. The cat didn’t finish its dinner and someone needed to help with the dishes. 3. The cat might back down from the

usual ‘stare down’ match and forfeit the prize completely. As it turned out I was barred at the last minute from attending the cat dinner event. Mrs Boss went alone to give the cat his food. I warned her cats can’t be trusted and should never be given anything, except maybe a short head start. But she wasn’t listening. Okay, so she was lucky this time and came back with her nose and pride intact, unlike some recent encounters of the newshounds. But mark my words, keep encouraging these pests and you’ll never get rid of them. Must go now, there’s a fridge somewhere that might need skilled observation. - Flo.

Little guys drawing attention They might be less than half the weight of their All Black idols but the Western Bay of Plenty under 45kg team is stamping their mark with fast, attractive rugby. Two weeks into the sub-regional competition, Western Bay – consisting of players from Tauranga, Te Puke and Katikati – is sitting comfortably in second after wins against Hamilton Black and King Country. The competition consisting of teams from Thames Valley, King Country, Hamilton and the Western Bay sees a round robin format with one game against each side before the winner is crowned. The local side is hoping this form continues with a round three home clash with Te Awamutu kicking off at 2pm on

Sunday at Mount Maunganui College. Western Bay of Plenty manager Ady van der Beek says the side has the added bonus of some of the players selected in the annual Tai Mitchell tournament. “Some of these boys have played in the Tai Mitchell but they would have been the lighter weight boys. They would have been playing guys 10kgs heavier so it’s their time to shine. “The skill level is so high because these boys have played rugby with guys much heavier and now they play with their own weight and it makes for great football.” Following Sunday’s clash the side travels to Paeroa to take on Thames Valley and Hamilton Gold next weekend. By Luke Balvert

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