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15 January 2016, Issue 786

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Bursts of colour are thrown into the air, covering people in all shades of red, yellow, green and blue.

“It is like a paint fight with coloured powder,” says Colour Splash event co-organiser Dhruva Reid.

Higor and Tara Fiuza arrived at last year’s Colour Splash

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Now Bay of Plenty residents will get a chance to show their true colours when the free event returns on January 30.

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If you can’t make it, fake it The year ahead is looking bright and breezy for Sun readers.

We know this because we are psychic.

Over the holidays my mates and I figured out how to read the future. I’m looking forward to making some stunning revelations throughout the new year, so all of our faithful readers will be forewarned of impending future things.

One of my first predictions for the new year, is foreseeing the return of that blockbuster tellie series, ‘Sensing Murder’.

I just had this feeling that the programme was coming back on our screens, and

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besides, Gwyn Brown told me it was.

He’s also psychic and I predict he’ll tell you more, later in this column. Our psychic powers are running hot this summer.

As Gwyn so rightly points out: “Not one crime will be solved, not one body will be found, and more victims who are sadly left grieving for their missing loved ones will be lied to, by charlatans who prey on them at their weakest.”

See, Gwyn is psychic, too.

‘Sensing Murder’ will again likely become one of the highest rating shows in New Zealand, gaining more viewers than even some rugby test matches.

Yet the office of the police commissioner confirms that no psychic information has ever been instrumental in solving a case in New Zealand.

Following that series will air the latest RR production, ‘Sensing Codswallop’.

It’s a one-part series because that’s all it will take to expose fakes.

Meanwhile, read Gwyn’s take on the Sensing Nonsense saga, below.

Sensing Stupidity! Lowest of the low Let me just state for the record that I have real psychic powers.

I am also a little on the short side, although at one time my family used to be giants, but that’s because my great great great, probably another 30 greats, grandmother’s donkey spat in the eye of the village witch doctor... true story, unlike much of the following unfortunately.

‘Sensing Murder’ has hit our TV screens again so I thought I would join in, have a go, maybe get myself a real job.

The ‘Sensing Murder’ psychics are all, without exception, fakes.

Not one of them has ever solved a murder, or found a dead body, or been useful in anyway. The only thing they are good at is fleecing your money.

Those who prey on people who are at their weakest are the lowest of the low.

What do they think when they make up messages from your departed? What kind of person can actually do that with a clear conscious?

You know it’s amazing what you can make people believe just by picking up on their body language. If you don’t believe me, go to YouTube and watch a guy called Derren Brown. Now he is truly amazing. He could be a psychic, you could believe he was, if he didn’t tell you how he does the things he does.

‘Sensing Murder’ did an episode on Jane Furlong, where the ‘psychics’ predicted she would be found under an Auckland

building site. Two years later Jane was found at Port Waikato, 100km away from where she was ‘said’ to be. How terrible for her family to have their hopes built up by a ‘psychic’ and then have that hope dashed and all their lies revealed for what they really are.

Digging holes

Some of you may remember when they managed to dig a few holes at McLaren Falls Park in 2006 where they said Luana Williams would be found... yep, nothing.

One of the team regulars, Sue Nicholson, has worked on more than 14 criminal cases as part of ‘Sensing Murder’, and hasn’t provided a single lead that has amounted to anything. Wait, I tell a lie, she has apparently according to her webpage, but due to the nature of what she discovered, it has to be kept confidential for the sake of the families. Another true story of a real psychic event.

Kelvin Cruickshank and Deb Webber are the other regulars. In 2004, Australia’s Channel 7 broadcast a hidden camera episode where Deb Webber was caught on film ‘contacting’ people who didn’t exist.

You can make out of that what you like, but my advice would include words like ‘fake’ and a few more.

Prize unclaimed

Stuart Landsborough, owner of Wanaka’s Puzzling World, has publicly offered the ‘Sensing Murder’ team, including their

production team, and any other selfprofessed psychic, a prize pool of thousands of dollars if they can prove their abilities.

The money is still unclaimed. There are many other such prize pools of money available for anyone that can prove they have psychic abilities… all unclaimed.

Well, so far. Wait, maybe I can get my hands on some of it if my prediction comes true.

Now, I get the sense of closure aspect.

It would be nice to imagine our departed smiling down on us, to think about them having gone on to a better life. I don’t believe that’s true, you only get one life, but I know some people do believe it, and that’s fine. If it brings a sense of closure to you, then who am I to poo-poo the idea.

But for someone to make money out of people’s need to have that closure by lying, is abhorrent.

If they really had those powers, why not simply tell you? Why charge you money?

If they truly had powers and were finding bodies all over the place, Police departments would have them on their payroll earning gazillions because that would be cheaper than real working cops.

You don’t see faith healers working in hospitals for exactly the same reason you don’t see psychics finding all the missing bodies.

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It’s the third quarter in a row the December Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Economic Confidence survey has found Bay residents’ economic outlook was positive.

The survey shows 41 per cent of households are upbeat about the prospects for the region over the next year, placing the region ahead of Otago, which is in second place.

Westpac industry economist David Norman says the survey showed the positive sentiment has persisted in the Bay since June

2013, and is the highest reading since December 2009.

“A resurgent kiwifruit industry, strong house price growth, and falling unemployment all point to this rise in optimism.

“Electronic card sales were up 8.4 per cent in the September 2015, quarter, compared to the same quarter last year, and house prices were up strongly in the region’s largest city, Tauranga.”

David says guest nights grew 3.3 per cent in the three months to October 2015, compared to the same period a year ago.

“At the same time, we must acknowledge that the economic outlook does vary across the region. Our view is that the west is looking a lot rosier than the east, where a tepid forestry sector means views on the outlook are likely to be more mixed.”

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“The regional economic confidence and consumer confidence numbers, seen together, tell an interesting story,” David says. “Although households are overwhelmingly optimistic about the outlook for the region, consumers are less bubbly about their own situation.”

David says a net 18 per cent of respondents believe now is a good time to buy a big ticket household item, but this is only the eighth highest result across the 11 regions.

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Trevor the Train’s final destination It has provided entertainment, formed memories and sometimes caused a kerfuffle with children not wanting to leave the back of a Mount Maunganui video store for about two decades.

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Blaze rips through Mauao

About 40 firefighters from the Western Bay of Plenty battled a fire on Mauao in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Firefighters were called to a blaze on the northeastern ridge about 12am.

Assistant area commander Aaron Waterreus says the fire was burnt and around of scrub around 800-900sqm.

He says although there was some strong winds, the conditions meant firefighters were able to control the fire and keep it to a relatively small portion of Mauao.

It’s unclear how the blaze started and police are investigating.

Bees swarm in Welcome Bay It was a hive of activity at the Welcome Bay Tavern carpark with bees swarming through the car park.

A caller to 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says a beehive was transported on the back of a white truck to the tavern’s car park.

The queen bee landed on a neighbouring car parked outside the tavern shortly before 4pm on Tuesday and the rest of the bees in the hive followed.

The eyewitness says the hive was one of several being transported on a white truck and once the three men inside the vehicle saw what was happening “they laughed and then drove off ”.

Local hobbyist beekeeper Geoff Martin was called to the scene to clear the bees.

Police chase accused behind bars A Maketu man facing a raft of driving charges following high-speed chase in Papamoa has been remanded in custody.

Kauri Arthur Kerr, 23, was arrested after the vehicle he is alleged to have driven crashed into a car and an Armco barrier at Te Maunga on Sunday afternoon.

He is charged with reckless driving, failing to stop, dangerous driving, exceeding 100kmh in a 50kmh zone and being an unlicensed driver.

Police say Kerr already had warrants out for his arrest for receiving stolen property and possessing methamphetamine prior to the chase on Sunday.

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Children have played, climbed, and ridden United Video’s big red choo-choo train – this reporter did too. But now, Trevor the Train is on the move.

It will mark the end of a 20-year legacy as the video store closes its doors at the end of this month, with Trevor believed to have been in the shop since it opened.

A United Video employee since 2013, Brooke Hargreaves says the main reason for shutting up shop is a change in the way TV and movie watchers enjoy their content.

“To be honest, it’s a big mix of things, but if you had to pinpoint it to something it’s the online technology taking over.

“I used to see the same people every week. I know most my customers by name, and then you just don’t see them for six months.

“They’ve either got Netflix, Lightbox, or they’re downloading or legally watching online because they can.

“The thing is there’s just not the business there. It’s just keeping up to date with what people want.”

Brooke believes movie watchers are slowly pressing pause, or even stop, on the future of renting DVDs. “I give it maybe five years, or even in the next 12 months it will be interesting to see what happens.”

The DVD store has more than 20,000 titles, and Trevor the Train, to sell before February. Trevor has since been listed on Trade Me for $1 reserve.

“There’s a bit of paint that’s flicked off it, but he’s still in pretty good nick,” says Brooke.

“It would be awesome in someone’s house if they’ve got a big playroom. I don’t know if he is waterproof, so I don’t think he’ll be okay outside unless someone waterproofed him. He loves the indoors.”

Last time we checked, the 1.75m tall, 1.3m wide and 3m long train was going for $250.

With the ‘closing down sale’ signs now up, owners Frank and Lyn Dudson want to thank their customers for their loyalty.

They’re grateful for the support, the laughs and jokes, says Brooke.

To bid on the train, search Trevor the Train in the ‘Other’ category in the antiques and collectables tab on www.trademe.co.nz United Video staff member Olivia Handley, with customers George, 9, and Ella, 8, McDonald and Jasmine Edwards, 7, on the front of Trevor the Train. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Have your say on Te Puke upgrade The first stage in a major upgrade for Te Puke Main Street is underway, with a chance for residents to have their say on how the town centre should look.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has released three design concepts of the upgrade for residents to view and comment on, as well as a survey seeking what town centre features people value most.

Council’s development engineering manager Peter Clark says the Te Puke Main Street Upgrade Project is about creating a high-quality, robust and attractive town centre that works well for both pedestrians and road users.

“This is an opportunity to upgrade the town centre and change it from a place used as a through route, to a destination.

“We can do this by making changes to pedestrian safety, parking access, traffic flow, speed restrictions and the landscaping and physical environment.”

The upgrade is a result of council taking ownership of the newly named Te Puke Highway (previously State Highway 2) from New Zealand Transport Agency after

the Tauranga Eastern Link opened in August, 2015.

“As part of the handover, NZTA agreed to fund the upgrade works. So long as the work is completed by June 30, 2017,” says Peter.

Three initial design options for the town centre have been designed by Boffa Miskell, using the same key designer from the Te Puke Walkway Project linking the main street with the Park.

An online site has been created for people to view and share feedback on the design options. They are also encouraged to take a very short survey asking what features people value in a town centre.

Anyone can view the options and have their say at haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/tepuke-upgrade until the end of January, 2016.

To view the concepts in detail, they are available in hard copy at Te Puke Library.

Following the feedback period, a preferred option will be selected and further analysed to confirm its suitability.

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2016.

Feedback call on TECT village proposal Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback on its proposal to sell land at the Historic Village to Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust, to be used to build a community hub.

An open day with elected members and council staff will be held at the Historic Village on Monday, January 18 from 3pm to 7pm.

Council will also have a stall at the Lions Markets at the Historic Village on Sunday, January 17 from 8am to 1pm for people to share views.

“I encourage everyone to come along, have a chat and find out everything they need to know about council’s proposal,” says Mayor Stuart Crosby.

The 4790m2 site is in the eastern portion of the Historic Village.

It is mainly an undeveloped green space, which is used occasionally for events and is available for the public to access and use also.

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Put on a splash of colour Higor and Tara Fiuza arrived in white T-shirts and left covered top-to-toe in colour.

They’d been to a free Colour Splash event – and Bay of Plenty residents will get a chance to show their true colours at Colour Splash Mount Maunganui, held in Coronation Park, on January 30.

Inspired by the festival of Indian antiquity – Holi – Colour Splash is a known as the festival of love and colours, inviting people of all ages to throw handfuls of coloured dyes.

“It is like a paint fight with coloured powder,” says event co-organiser Dhruva Reid.

The history behind the event stems far back in time, with the carnival of colours finding a detailed description in the Vedic literatures of ancient India.

“It’s depicted in sculptures on walls of old temples and a stone inscription belonging to 300 BC found at Ramgarh in the area of Vindhya has mention of Holi in it,” says Dhruva.

“Colour Splash is a time to cut loose with renewed energy. It’s a festival of forgiveness and new starts, which aims to generate harmony, togetherness and connection in the society, over-looking age, race and religion.”

Dhruva says the colourful event is increasingly celebrated outside India, in many parts of the world, signifying the victory of virtuousness over iniquity.

“The intent is to bring the people from all communities and back grounds together to strengthen and deepen the social and spiritual fabric of our country.”

“In bygone millennia, natural washable plant and mineral-based dyes were used, such as turmeric, neem, and vermilion.

Today, water-based pigments, harmless to grass and skin, are increasingly used.”

People are encouraged to wear clothes they don’t mind becoming coloured, as some of the dye might not fully wash out.

The free event visits Coronation Park on January 30 from 12pm-5pm.

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Library staff were informed in December that part of the grounds outside the library was fenced off following the discovery of asbestos in the soil.

It is thought to have come from water blasting the building.

“This area of soil will be removed once a suitable contractor is available,” says city council

communications manager Aimee Driscoll.

“In the meantime, the fence will remain in place.”

The asbestos fibres came from the parapet cladding and roof membrane, says Aimee.

“The roof membrane and top edge of the parapet cladding were painted before Christmas. This will prevent any further potential asbestos contamination.”

“Asbestos was a common building material in NZ and poses no threat if not disturbed.”

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An unlikely triumvirate running “TRG” – the code for Tauranga City Council’s most successful commercial enterprise – the airport, gateway to the city, gateway to the Bay. An unlikely triumvirate because fat gardener and thin gardener probably don’t know de-icing boots from papi lights, or ailerons from altimeters.

But they keep the gateway groomed to a nicety, thank you very much.

And they leave all the aeroplane stuff to the man universally known simply as ‘Ray’. Ray is Ray Dumble.

He’s a big bear of a man. He would probably hold his own in the Steamers’ engine room. He’s the boss, and his business card reads: Airport Manager.

It could also read shrewd operator.

Because in 13 years he’s grown the airport business 500 per cent – from a turnover of $1 million in 2002 to $5 million today. “Flourishing,” he says.

And TRG has been regional airport of the year twice under his stewardship.

Is it all Ray’s doing?

“No!” said one industry source.

“But he’s a bloody big part of it.”

And Dumble’s turned a tidy little surplus of $1.5 million for the city, for you and I – the ratepayers. We don’t get to play with it though. It’s invested

straight back into the business.

But with numbers like that, he must be a favourite son in the soggy, sporeridden corridors of Willow Street.

That same industry source also told me Ray Dumble and the airport business was sacrosanct – the politicians wouldn’t dare meddle with it.

But it could easily have been very different for Ray. And the airport for that matter.

“When I first applied for the job, I didn’t even get an interview,” he says.

Ray doesn’t mind telling a story at his own expense. Another guy was appointed but never took it up.

“I wasn’t even next in line.”

He says he basically telephoned and invited himself for an interview when it was re-advertised. “They made it difficult. They gave me 45 minutes to mock up a 10-year development plan.”

History tells us he did a good job.

“Link 579 cleared TaurangaWellington two at flight level two zero zero, Dotar One departure, Squawk five zero two two.”

A Dash 8 pilot is talking gibberish to the tower. They have their own language. It is a language of clarity for safety’s sake. When the towers speaks it is parroted back by the pilot. No room for misunderstanding.

It was a tongue in which Ray himself was once fluent – because in a previous life, he was an airline pilot.

But he got a bad back.

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I recently unsubscribed from an email newsletter because it suggested ways in which I could ‘be more like Karlie Kloss’ in 2016. Why would I want to do that?

Karlie Kloss is a world-famous model – beautiful, stunning and abundant in the appearance department. But that’s her and I’m me (so far from the reaches of modeldom), so why would I aspire to try and look like a superhuman beauty when it’s never going to happen.

And besides, it’s a shame that Topshop (the sender of the newsletter) thinks that that’s what I should be aspiring towards.

I have every respect and love of fashion and beauty. That’s why I subscribe to these things in the first place. But I want to be inspired by design, art, trends and the ways in which fashion and clothes can make the best of who I am.

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women want to look like someone other than themselves. But the reality is that many women do spend time trying to look like someone else.

Life is surely about becoming the best and most fulfilled version of yourself, not someone else. We can be inspired and taught by others to bring out the unique qualities we have in ourselves.

But to try and be someone else is simply negative – if only for the fact that it’s simply impossible.

Stop looking out the window, or you’ll crash. Focus on your own unique path, how you can be the best you can be, rather than trying to aspire to be like someone else.

As Oscar Wilde famously said, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”

That’s my only resolution for 2016.

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Riding in style, safety and silence Three-year-old Finley Reece leans forward, pulls back the throttle and grins from ear to ear. He’s never put foot to bicycle pedal before, but he’s already a pro at riding the new electric motorbikes at the Amped Motorbike Park in Papamoa.

“He’s having a blast,” says dad Matt, who co-owns the business with Craig Hunter. Craig’s children Sam, 7, and Zac, 6, are also out riding on what’s said to be New Zealand’s first electric motorbike track.

Owning the business makes Matt and Craig the coolest dads in the world. It says it on their business cards. They’re the sole importers and suppliers of the new generation, high-quality European-built electric motorbikes available for rent at the park.

The Amped Motos are small enough for three to 12-year-olds to ride, but strong enough to carry 100kg.

“We say if kids can ride a balance bike easy enough, they can ride on one of these,” says Matt.

“But they’re more than a toy, they go foot for foot with a petrol powered motorbike.”

Finley’s going full bore on the track but there’s no loud growling of an engine. The roar’s been replaced with a whisper. That’s because these bikes are totally electric. There’s no clutch or gears – just a throttle, on and off switch and a safety lanyard which operates like an emergency stop.

“You just plug them in to charge and away they go,” says Craig. “They don’t spill oil when they’re lying down and there’s no hot exhaust pipes.”

“We call them ‘mother and neighbour friendly’,” says Matt. “It teaches the kids balance, throttle control and risk awareness.

“We enforce the fact that it is a real little motorbike, so the kids themselves have to take a certain amount of responsibility.”

There’s a low humming sound as Finley pulls up beside Dad. “How was that buddy?” There’s no reply, just an ear-to-ear grin that stayed there for the rest of the afternoon.

Visit Amped Motorbike Park at 176 Parton Road, or see the Amped Motos, Electric Motobikes NZ Facebook page.

See these tearaway tots (and reporter Zoe) in action at www.theweekendsun.co.nz to watch an exclusive video.

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Finley Reece, 3, races around. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Make a quick online check before you drive away “Picking up your mouse or your smartphone before you pick up your keys – and planning your journey – could save you a lot stress and unnecessary time on the road,” says New Zealand Transport Agency journey manager Nigel D’Ath. He’s advising Bay of Plenty motorists to start their journey online and plan ahead to avoid

delays as road works season ramps up this month.

The warmer, dryer weather during the next five months means NZTA work crews will be out in force, working on major projects.

Roadwork sites will present drivers with speed restrictions and other traffic management issues during the summer season,

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New research on local sea lettuce

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is hoping new research will assist ongoing work to reduce sea lettuce nuisance for Tauranga visitors and residents.

Tauranga Harbour projects manager Bruce Gardner says the council is investing $210,000 a year to support research led by the University of Waikato Coastal Chair of Science and local PhD students.

Sea lettuce is a naturally occurring algae that’s native to New Zealand.

Its growth is mainly influenced by coastal currents, nutrient levels, water temperature and water clarity.

BOPRC has warned Western Bay of

Plenty residents to expect increased levels of sea lettuce this summer due to long-term trends which show the largest blooms coincide with the El Nino weather patterns which are forecast this year.

Bruce says the research is just one component of BOPRC’s threepronged approach to sea lettuce management.

Sea lettuce concerns should be reported to BOPRC’s Pollution Hotline on 0800 884 883 or Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000.

Further information about sea lettuce in Tauranga Harbour, see www.boprc.govt.nz/sealettuce

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Age is just a number Eric de Lautour is a fast runner.

“Faster than anyone else my age,” the 95-year-old says with a chuckle.

He’ll be the oldest competitor of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Masters Athletics championships at Tauranga Domain Reserve on January 16-17.

Does he want to win? “I always win at being the oldest one.”

Eric runs almost every day for about an hour from his Bethlehem home. “I start off walking and finish up with a few sprints. I go up Orange Lane and I can run through a park which is a 5km circuit.

“There’s not a flat in it – it’s up and down. Stirling Gate Hill is quite a challenge.”

A hill is a challenge, but a 1500m sprint isn’t?

Apparently not.

“In my age group I’m number one in the 800m and 1500m internationally,” says Eric.

“That was after competing at Rarotonga in the Oceania games in October.”

He’s being modest. Eric is world number one in the 800m and 1500m run, world number three in the 400m run and 200m dash, and ranked world number four in the 100m dash. He’s New Zealand’s fastest in all five categories.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Masters Athletics president Murray Clarkson expects about 25 masters athletes competing in the championship events including hammer throw, discus, shot put, javelin, long jump, hurdles and more.

“Some athletes use this weekend’s championships to prepare for the national competition in Dunedin this February.”

Murray says masters athletics provides good camaraderie for the athletes.

“The main purpose is to keep active and to bring a group of people together with a common interest.”

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Masters Athletics championships is at Tauranga Domain Reserve on January 16-17 from 9am each day.

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The day Summer did a runner It was the day the dog, the puppy, came home. Summer, the Cocker Spaniel, was weak, lame and hungry after a week in the bush evading searchers. It was like scenes from ‘The Incredible Journey’.

There was wailing, tears and eight-month-old Summer was safe. “Starving, of course,” says breeder Carolyn Hogg, “so I was up every two hours overnight feeding her small amounts.”

It’s a storybook outcome to a distressing week for Carolyn, her daughter Zoe and a puppy. But it’s also a story about people, many of them complete strangers, affected by a family’s anxiety, the need to find a puppy and to get it safely home.

“It was the most amazing thing about this whole week,” says Carolyn. “Whenever I started to lose hope, someone, and often a complete stranger would txt or stop me and offer words of encouragement.

It kept me going.”

The story of collaboration, of people pulling together, began two weeks ago. Summer belongs to Carolyn’s daughter Ruby. But it was her sister Zoe who took Summer to a dog show at Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay. The dog got a fright, got loose and took off into wetlands.

The next day Carolyn is on Facebook and inviting people to go for a walk to look for Summer.

“She is shy so may not come to you,” Carolyn warns. They do. Complete strangers. “Please keep looking,” implores Carolyn.

There are sightings over the next couple of days, first thing in the morning. So Carolyn invites locals to join an hour-long stake-out “to flush Summer from hiding”. Again people turn out in numbers to help, to support. There’s a posse but they are unsuccessful.

“Thanks James, Laura and Tegan for your help,” posts Carolyn. People are touched and responsive to the predicament of the Hogg family.

“But I’m feeling pretty down,” Carolyn says on Facebook after five days of fruitless return trips from their home in Rotorua. “However you [Facebook] and Welcome Bay people are amazing.”

The next day Carolyn and Zoe are overwhelmed by two further spontaneous acts of kindness and compassion. Sheena offers use of a campervan so the Hoggs can stay over. And yet another couple, Patrixa and Lee, who live nearby, offer them somewhere to park up.

Despite that support, hope is ebbing. She posts on Facebook that “sightings are infrequent. And whenever Summer is spotted she runs and hides.”

The hardest part for Carolyn was calling it quits each day.

To read the full story, visit www.theweekendsun.co.nz; Search ‘The day Summer ran away’.

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Where to walk your best friend around the Bay Some dogs can go anywhere.

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But your SPCA-rescued pup is not as lucky.

However, there are plenty of places you can spend quality festive time with the canine without getting slapped with

a fine. You can exercise your dog almost anywhere in Tauranga as long as it is under control, including most parks.

Exceptions include McLaren Falls Park, all Mauao base and summit walks, the Elms Reserve, Moturiki (Leisure) Island, and the Papamoa Hills Park.

Adding the dog as a member to your beach cricket team is possible; but again, there are exceptions. Dogs are not allowed

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“This year we’re expecting anywhere up to 180 reenactors, traders and living historians taking part in the faire, which is very special as it’s a rare to get that many people all in one place at one time.”

It begins next Friday with the Squire School and Princess Party for children where the young ones can learn about medieval times in a fun and interactive way.

Then proceedings go up a notch on Saturday and Sunday with living history displays, tournaments and competitions including archery, siege artillery, beardedness, combat and dance.

An artisan traders market will also be up and running at the faire with a range of stalls offering high quality handmade goods, including some which have been created using authentic medieval techniques.

A re-enactor herself, Andria says the faire is about celebrating history because if you don’t know where you’ve been “then you’ll never know where you’re going”.

“I like the connection with people who were my ancestors and using my hands to make, create, fashion and fix things,” she explains.

Andria is also an experienced combatant, who is handy with a quarterstaff and confesses to enjoying the rush of adrenaline that comes with battle.

“Especially when you’ve been skirmishing with someone equally skilful and you then manage to outwit them and land a blow.”

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On board for new adventure Tauranga chess enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game from two of New Zealand’s best chess players.

Serious chess players from around the country will recognise the names of Bob and Viv Smith between the both of them they have represented New Zealand a staggering 26 times.

Starting on Monday (January 18) the pair will run the Mount Chess Club, Tauranga’s first daytime chess club and as Bob puts it, “the only one in the area to offer full length chess games”.

It’s the brainchild of twice New Zealand Champion Bob and his wife Viv, a 10-times New Zealand Women’s Champion.

They also have many decades of experience in organising chess clubs and events.

Bob is a former New Zealand Chess Federation President, while Viv has a New Zealand Order of Merit for her work in chess.

“A daytime chess club seems like an ideal way to use our knowledge

for the benefit of the community,” Bob says.

“Chess is not only a fascinating game but is also great for keeping your brain sharp as you get older, helping to ward off problems such as Alzheimer’s Disease.”

The Smiths believe a daytime club will be a hit with those who no longer feel like driving out at night to play chess.

Their new club also has the distinction of being the only one in Tauranga where people can play chess at a standard time control – the slower rate favoured by the World Chess Federation.

“Typically games will last between two and three hours,” says Bob. “That provides more time for serious thought, produces better games and gives the players more satisfaction.”

The couple will provide all the sets and chess clocks for the new club.

All intending players need to do is turn up on Monday afternoons from 1pm at the St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mount Maunganui (opposite Bayfair).

The weekly fee of $3 includes afternoon tea.

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Fishing means phishing when it’s online Summer is a time for more fishing – and also for more phishing.

Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent emails claiming to be from trustworthy companies to convince you to reveal passwords and credit card numbers online. But it’s not just emails – Skype is another rich phishing ground for fraudsters.

The good thing about avoiding Skype scams is, a lot of them are the same. The contact will be a nice ‘white

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The photo, for some reason, will always be of a man in a military uniform in front of a US or UK flag.

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Cheating the cheats: Get scam savvy “How did they get my name? And how did they get my address?”

Was it through entering legitimate online competitions?

Some pointed questions from an indignant Siobhan Carpenter of Tauranga after being targeted by international scamsters.

“They also addressed it to 8/43H and I don’t actually use the ‘H’ when I write our address.”

The envelope arrived in her letterbox from Malaysia. It contained a glossy brochure from what purported to be a travel company called Winter Rose Holidays.

The vision statement tells Siobahn she is, ‘our utmost priority and we challenge ourselves to bring you the perfect holiday’.

It also tells Siobahn she is the winner of a competition that she never entered. But to claim her $US 165,000 prize she is obliged to provide, ‘required information for further verification’.

The alarms bells immediately rang with Siobhan, and now they’re ringing at Consumer New Zealand.

Chief executive Sue Chetwin says, “In reality these are fraudsters snooping around for bank account details and other personal information.”

Siobahn is not the only target. This is a widespread scam involving travel

companies with names such as Glorious Moment Vacation, Humble Glory Travel, and Spirit Seven Travel.

When you contact the company to claim your prize you are asked to pay a fee, ‘to cover Government taxes or any other mandatory costs’.

The fee can be several thousand dollars. Not surprisingly, you don’t see your winnings. “And you lose your money,” says Sue. There have also been complaints about calls from computer technicians claiming to be from Spark or Microsoft. Various ploys are used in an attempt to extract personal information or gain remote access to PCs. There are a number of ways you can stay scam savvy: • When buying online, ensure the billing process is secure (https:// and a padlock symbol in the URL).

• Make sure the company has a physical address and phone number.

• Use the Companies Register at companies.govt.nz to see if the company exists.

• Beware of cold callers promising bargains or instant riches. Legitimate companies don’t do this.

• If you think you have been scammed, call the police.

• If you have inadvertently handed over your personal information, contact your bank and suspend your account.

Fortunately Siobahn Carpenter was immediately awake to the Winter Rose Holidays rort.

The company was forecasting a revenue of $7,000,000 this year. But not one cent of it is Siobahn’s money.

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The Government says schools will be able to offer two credits towards NCEA level 1 for passing the learner licence theory test.

Four credits will be offered for NCEA level 2 for passing a restricted licence and an additional two credits at the same level for gaining

a full licence.

Education Minister Hekia Parata says too many people are missing out on jobs because they can’t drive and too many are going into the court system for driving without a licence.

Hekia says schools aren’t required to teach students to drive but could choose to incorporate the theory test into their Year 11 English programme if they wanted to.

The actual testing will still be carried out by relevant licensing agents.

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Earlier this year the Government initiated the small passenger services review to ensure regulations for the sector were both fit for purpose and flexible enough to accommodate new technologies.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the review found the

regulations, established in the late-1980s, need updating due to changes in technology, the range of services now offered and changing consumer expectations.

“Technology, such as smartphones and apps, are really changing the range of services on offer and the way they operate.

“The proposed options set out how to simplify the regulations and ensure they are fit for purpose, accommodate new technologies and maintain the safety of

passengers and drivers.”

Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says the Government is a strong supporter of innovations that enable all NZers and their businesses to enjoy the benefits of new technology.

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Plan for trouble-free fun Bay of Plenty Police is advising people to tell them about their house parties to make it easier to sort out any issues that may arise.

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While an air conditioner is an energy efficient, unobtrusive and convenient way to keep the rooms crisp and comfortable during those hot summer nights, give this modern technology a helping hand with these low to no cost solutions to keeping your house at a reasonable temperature.

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1. Draw blinds or curtains to keep sunlight out during the hottest hours of the day, especially on windows that get direct or reflected sun.

Some window shades and roller blinds are designed to let you see out, but they still block most of the direct rays.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances – this reduces a home’s heat load.

3. When cooking keep windows open, put lids on saucepans and use an extractor fan to reduce steam and heat.

4. Ventilate – keep doors or windows open at opposite ends of the house to create a through-draught, or cross ventilation.

LOW-COST SOLUTIONS 1. Install safety catches on your windows so you can leave them open all day, even when you’re out.

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The cooling function will use more energy and should only be necessary on the hottest days.

5. Use natural resources. Vines, trees, and shrubbery are very useful of keeping direct sunshine off the house walls and roof, and they actually work to cool the air, as well.

Select trees and shrubs that lose their leaves in the winter so the sun can shine through when one wants some free solar heating.

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Some pointers to purchasing Buying a home – it’s a time for cool heads.

It’s a time for smarts. It is not a time for high emotion and rash decision making.

Market experts have some pointers.

Don’t move your money about six months out from buying a home. Don’t mess with your credit profile.

Banks want to know you are reliable and want a complete paper trail so they can give you the best loan available.

Be pre-approved. Being pre-approved means the bank or lender has looked at all your details and they’ve let you know how much you can afford and how much they will lend. That gives you buying power.

Don’t try to time the market or figure out the best time to buy. It’s impossible game.

The best time to buy is when you find your perfect house and you can afford it.

Bigger isn’t always better. The largest house appeals to a smaller catchment of buyers and you never want to limit potential buyers when re-selling. The worst

house in the best street still applies because the worst house per square foot will always trade for more than the biggest house.

You are buying a house, not dating it. Falling in love with a house might force you into a dud financial decision. Instincts are always better than emotions because instincts will tell you that you are getting a good house for good value.

Invest in a home inspector. It’s not a cost but an investment because a few hundred up front could save you tens of thousands.

And at the auction an opening bid should be a realistic one.

Respect the seller.

The bid should be based on what you can afford and what you really believe the property to be worth.

And don’t forget to stalk the neighbourhood before that opening bid. Know your prospective home in all its moods – first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

Drive by at all hours of the day. Do some serious commuting to all points – know how far it is to everywhere. That will affect how you feel about a house six weeks down the track.

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Well, it is a cushion but it’s an artwork.” And not an inexpensive cush... I mean, artwork either. $156.

That’s nearly $160 you kick on the floor when a man prostrates himself on the sofa in full cricket watching mode. You do not need cushions to watch cricket on TV. Isn’t that what couches are for? Sitting on and lying on. Like floors are for standing on, beds for lying in, paths for walking on and cars for driving.

And it’s impossible to do any of those things properly when you are infested and even over-run by cushions – no matter how pretty they are, no matter how expensive an artwork they be.

Why clutter a couch needlessly and to the point it is no longer useable for the purpose intended?

I read somewhere “cushions form an accent note in a room”. But I can’t reconcile spending $4000 on a couch as a receptacle for “accent notes”.

The author of that story also had a cushion cynic in tow. He describes cushions as “wodges of foam that get in the way of him sitting on the couch”.

That says it all. The average guy will never develop a passion for cushions. He will never see blowing a wad of cash on hideously mismatched cushions as being crucial to interior design of his home.

They will not make him a happier or better person.

I know – I have enjoyed countless cold investigations on CI without the assistance of cushions or “accent notes”. And when I spill my tipple it’s never over an artwork. Life is simpler and more comfortable without cushions.

It’s not that I am ungrateful for my present. It’s a fine big square black and white cushion emblazoned with a hibiscus. It was dragged home from overseas with love. So that’s my take on this cushion – a token of affection, of love, not of comfort nor necessity.

Cushions equal clutter.

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Building consents up in the Bay A total of 227 new dwelling consents valued at a combined $68 million were granted across the Bay of Plenty in November of last year.

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Figures released by Statistic New Zealand earlier this week show this number rose by about 50 per cent on the 114 new dwellings consented, valued at $38m, back in November 2014.

The Bay of Plenty experienced the second largest increase of the country’s 16 regions, trailing behind Wellington’s 328 consented new dwelling – up by 224 on November 2014.

In total, 26,793 new dwellings were consented across New Zealand over a 12 month period ending in November 2015 – the highest it’s been in more than a decade.

Business indicators manager Clara Eatherley says the 2831 new dwellings consented in New Zealand last November was also the largest number granted in a single month since March 2005’s total of 3027.

“November is usually a big month for residential building consents and 2015 was no exception,” says Clara.

“Dwelling consents were up 17 per cent from the

year before, driven by increases for houses 7 consents, gures show 22 ere granted fi nd and retirement village la ea Z Statistics New million, for new houses w units.”

15. lued at a $68 of Plenty in November 20 va While a total of $1.6 in the Bay billion of building work was consented in November – comprising $1.1b of residential work, and $531m of nonresidential work.

“This is the first time that residential building consents have passed the billion dollar mark,” Clara adds. rein in development contributions, Building and Housing cut compliance costs and invest in Minister Dr Nick Smith says the latest improved sector productivity. Our figures were encouraging and confirmed new $435 million HomeStart support the success of the Government’s policies package will help 90,000 people into to grow housing supply. home ownership over five years.”

He says the Government is freeing The next steps in the Government’s up more land faster through Housing programme include consulting on a new Accords it has with councils around the Urban Development National Policy country, which includes the Tauranga Statement, and a reform of the Resource City and Western Bay of Plenty Management Act to address long-term Regional councils. issues affecting housing supply and “We have initiatives in place to afforability.

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DIY Dad strikes: Home alone horror Wake up, get dressed, pour a cup of tea and eat breakfast. That’s a usual morning ritual for most people. But for one Tauranga dad, a typical morning ritual goes like this: wake up, get dressed, pour a cup of tea, eat breakfast, and paint the house.

We won’t name names, because we think he got slightly pink-cheeked from The Weekend Sun’s last ‘DIY Dad’ article, the one when his wife came home to the kitchen sink ripped out.

But his disastrous DIY duds are becoming more adorably amusing and more outrageous – and too humorous not to print.

A handy man at heart, this DIY Dad tends to think with his tools sometimes and it can get him into some serious trouble.

The latest do-it-yourself venture resulted in a completely oblivious wife coming home to a half

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“What did you do today dear?” she asks DIY Dad. He has that cheeky look in his eye again, the one his wife knows means trouble.

DIY Dad chuckles as his wife begins searching the house for another one of hubby’s ‘great ideas’.

She’s outside now and there’s a momentary pause as she eyes the different coloured exterior. Her home was cream coloured when she left for work this morning, now the bottom half is painted gunmetal grey.

“What happens if I don’t like the colour?” she asks.

“I’ll fix it,” replies DIY Dad. He will, or he won’t. Maybe he’ll get to it another day, after he slaps a quick coat of paint on the interior, or builds a new outdoor table out of the firewood.

DIY Dad keeps things exciting. It’s always a surprise coming home to DIY dad, except his wife doesn’t like DIY Dad’s surprises. ha painted hom lf Do you have a DIY dad with e projects always on the go?

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Driveway programme a success for safer homes Housing New Zealand is set to exceed its driveway safety programme target, with improvements due to be made to nearly 14,000 properties across New Zealand by the end of June 2016.

The programme, which began in 2013, aims to reduce the risk of children being run over in the driveways of state homes, by installing fencing, self-closing gates with child-resistant latches, speed restriction signs, speed humps and convex mirrors where appropriate.

Housing New Zealand’s chief operating officer Paul Commons says the $30 million programme originally had the target of inspecting and making improvements at 13,000 properties where there are young children living at them.

“What we’ve found is that the interventions we’ve had to make on average are not as extensive or expensive as we had first thought, therefore we’ve been able to complete more of them. As a result, we’re on target to complete more than the 13,000 properties.”

Housing New Zealand supports Safekids Aotearoa’s programme to improve awareness of how to reduce the risk of driveway safety

run-overs, by providing driveway safety advice for tenants and also through a guide for private property owners on how to ensure their own driveways are as safe as possible.

The spring and summer months are traditionally the deadliest time for driveway run overs. Safekids Aotearoa, ACC, Starship Foundation, Evan Christian, Housing NZ, Auckland Council and NZ Post have joined up to bring you five tips that can reduce the risk of a child being run over in your home driveway.

1. Use safety gates. The warm weather means doors are often left open, making it easier for children to sneak out unnoticed. Consider using safety gates if you have toddlers and doors that lead to a driveway.

2. Be vigilant around meal times. Most run overs happen late in the mornings and early evenings when parents are busy preparing meals, arriving home or leaving the property. Ensure a responsible person is assigned to watch over young ones during these times.

3. Have a fenced play area. Toddlers are more at risk of being involved in a driveway run over because they move much faster than we think. Having a play area separated from a driveway in addition to supervision can help.

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4. Slow down and always check. Even if you don’t have children, be careful around driveways-- It’s summer and children are out and about.

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Housing New Zealand has invested $30 million into keeping Kiwi kids safe at home.

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health & beauty Making supplement jargon simple – and fun A Tauriko-based business is taking a unique – and humorous approach – to the serious subject of our health and wellbeing.

taurine, CoQ10 and DHEA 7-Keto for an energy boost), ‘My Jeans Have Shrunk’ (green coffee and guarana for weight management) and ‘I’m Surrounded

by Idiots’ (stress relief ), it is clear these are not your traditional type of health products.

Health House’s new brand, Helfee, is a Made in Health House’s Tauriko factory, range of “serious supplements for the not Mike says the state-of-the-art facility boasts so serious”. The brain child of Mike Coory, “temperature and humidity controlled clean director of the Tauranga business, these rooms, and modern blending and capsulating natural health supplements are aimed equipment”. at getting young and the young at heart “From start to finish we control every step involved in taking care of themselves one of the process, so you can be confident of the capsule at a time. highest quality. With imported products “We think it is important there is sometimes a risk that what the to start with preventative label says may not match the contents. health care before problems “Being made in NZ means strict arise,” explains Mike. manufacturing standards are “While you can get the guaranteed and if you visit our shop majority of your vitamins in Tauriko you can see and many minerals from the products actually food, it is not always being made. Having possible to get all of our call centre and them. We think it is shop right here in better to try a low risk, Tauranga means you more natural approach can speak to someone to health care before local that understands going down the your needs.” pharmaceutical path.”

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Time for self-discovery in the New Year

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The New Year often calls for a ‘new self ’, but change isn’t always easy. This year, why not try the spontaneous way of bringing a change in yourself?

Meditation is an ancient practice that brings inner peace, improves concentration, reduces stress and helps lead a balanced lifestyle – all of which can greatly impact on your general wellbeing.

Dr Tina Chiang (25), who practices Sahaja Yoga meditation, says, “It has changed my perspective on many aspects of life. It has helped me become more positive and to overcome various challenges.

“When you discover peace within, it is a miracle.

You realise that you don’t need to turn to materialism, substances or other temporary means – the solution comes from yourself.”

David Sharp, who has been running Sahaja Yoga meditation classes in Tauranga for the last 14 years, says, “The benefits of meditation are that people, young and old, can at will, switch off their mind and negative thoughts.”

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Sahaja Yoga meditation is a simple meditation technique that takes meditators to a state of ‘thoughtless awareness’.

This state is known to be achieved with awakening the dormant Kundalini energy and balancing the Chakras. Chiang and her fellows will be exhibiting this technique and helping Tauranga’s local community understand this simple and valuable practice.

Tina is hosting a Sahaja Yoga Medication workshop on Thursday, January 21 at 7.45pm, Papamoa Community Centre (Mako room)/Library Building, 15 Gravatt Rd. For more information visit www.freemeditationnz.com or call 022 152 9602.

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Take control of your skin Just like the adage: ‘New Year, new you’, the professional and experienced team at Caci Mount Maunganui want you to look and feel your best in 2016.

Nestled among a group of professional services, Caci Mount Maunganui make beauty easy by offering complimentary consultations, interestfree payment options and personalised treatment programmes. Plus, there’s plenty of free parking right outside the door.

Experts in appearance medicine, skin rejuvenation and laser hair removal, the team don’t just focus on what’s on top of the skin. They’re there to help resolve all of Bay of Plenty residents’ skin concerns – and achieve great results.

Owned by Papamoa husband and wife team Ange and Ross McAinch, the Mount Maunganui Caci clinic on Girven Road offers a range

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They also offer Co2 Fractional Laser – one of Caci’s most advanced skin treatments, which is designed to treat advanced signs of ageing encouraging skin rejuvenation.

“Our priority is helping clients with their skin concerns, to ensure that you’re going to get the best results,” says Ange. “So we make sure that we’re looking after the whole person and not just your skin.”

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Silly season keeps ED staff busy Santa wasn’t the only one kept busy with Tauranga Hospital’s Emergency Department treating 2056 people during the Christmas/New Year holiday period.

An average of 171 people were treated in a 12-day period, which began on Christmas Day and finished on January 5.

New Year’s Day was the busiest with 191 presentations.

Clinical director Dr Derek Sage says staff also treated a large number of people for minor ailments and believes the message that “the emergency department is for emergencies” is still not getting through to people.

“If a medical problem can wait until a regular working day, or be attended by an alternative source including GPs, pharmacies and dentists, then the advice is to utilise them.

“If people feel they need to attend the ED they will be confronted with significant waits to be seen with those who are sickest being seen first.”

Dr Sage says the average daily number

More than 2000 people presented to Tauranga Hospital’s Emergency Department over the Christmas/ New Year holiday period. of patients during the holiday period has been steadily increasing, with 140 patients in 2010 and 150 in 2013.

Go back to 2002 and ED staff would have expected around 90-115 patients a day.

“Now that range is consistently around 140-160 and higher at this time of year.

“The community can be very proud of the way the ED and wider hospital staff pulled together to deliver, such a consistently high standard of care during such a busy period.”

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Adopting grandparents Mrs McGuinness’ face lit up each time her grandchildren visited. A simple gesture, but it brightened her day.

The retirement village got a little lonely sometimes. She’d always look forward to a visit from her daughter Shelley and the grandkids.

“Mum lived at Metlifecare’s Somervale Retirement Village until she passed away. When I went and saw my mum and took my kids, I saw how much that perked her day up.”

But for some residents, family communication is done by phone, in a letter, or by birthday or Christmas cards once a year.

“Not many of the residents have family and friends locally, or if they do they don’t have a lot of visits,” says Shelley.

So, the children at Olive Tree Education and Care centre have adopted grandparents just across the road. They make a special visit to Somervale each time a resident has a birthday.

Shelley, an Olive Tree teacher,

Pre-schoolers, Chardae Bryant, Lennox Sorato, Millie Hathaway and Aidyn Ottesen, assisted by teacher Emmi Tzanakos, sing songs for residents, Roy Johnstone and Ruth McLennan. Photo: Bruce Barnard. says the children make a birthday elderly, and the elderly have got card and wrap up some chocolates the time and the patience to offer in a small silk bag for the birthday the children. We are lucky to be man or woman. across the road from one another.”

“They gather around and sing The children have been visiting ‘Happy Birthday’ and sometimes the elderly residents since 2012, a few extra songs,” says Shelley. when Metlifecare’s Somervale Sometimes the residents return Retirement Village team leader the favour. “There is one lady who and diversional therapist Diane sings ‘You Are My Sunshine’.”

McLaughlin crossed the street Somervale runs many to speak to Olive Tree’s head programmes to entertain the teacher Philip Brickell. residents, but Shelley says they’re “She was thinking particularly more than willing for the children of residents in the High Care unit, to interrupt their activities. who were often lonely with family “Children have got so much far away, or without the time to energy and happiness to offer the visit very much.”

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The Village Space starts this term If you have a new baby and are looking to connect with other mothers and share learning about infant development, then the Bethlehem SPACE Group is the place for you.

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SPACE (Supporting Parents and Children’s Education) is a 30-week support group for first time parents with newborn babies. Parents discuss relevant child development and parenting topics, and have play sessions that support their children’s learning.

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“As a first time parent it’s quite an isolating experience and SPACE brings you out of the home and into a community.”

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Gaining skills and confidence for life A great CV is essential, and Summerhill A1 Youth Academy can help teenagers looking for something extra to better theirs, while increasing life skills and confidence.

The academy offers a Leadership Course for those aged 15-19 years, working in confidence and leadership building, community work and outdoor adventure.

Coordinator Garth Collings says, “Our goal is to give Bay of Plenty young people a springboard into a lifetime of confidence.”

On completion the participants will be presented with the Summerhill Gold Card. “This will give future employers and educators an online link to the young person’s outstanding character reference, and that’s the point of difference their CV will have over others.”

Set on a working farm and public adventure centre in the Papamoa Hills, a lot

of what is done over the course incorporates the outdoors.

Activities offered include tramping, an overnight bush sleepover, a high confidence rope course, and options such as car maintenance, strength finder, cooking 101, barista training and gliding.

To boost participants’ life skills training, courses are completed including ‘The Seven Great Habits’, ‘Moneywise’ and ‘A Survival Guide for Life’, with 16 top guest speakers on specialised subjects. Participants also undertake eight hours on a community project of their choice.

“It’s $900 worth of value for only $100 investment,” says Garth.

The course starts Sunday, February 14 and runs for nine Sundays and two Saturdays, finishing on August 14.

“Excellent for your CV, unforgettable for you.”

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Smart employers know the value of older workers As the significant cohort of Baby Boomers start moving into retirement, retaining and employing mature workers will be an increasingly smart solution for businesses in the attraction of skills and talent.

A one-day forum was hosted in the Bay of Plenty last year by the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, Age Concern, and economic development agency Priority One looking at the opportunities and issues of employing mature workers. It also provided tools to help employers and employees undertake the transition

required as a result of the ageing demographic.

Keynote speaker AUT Business School Professor of Work and Organisation Tim Bentley says, “The impact of an ageing population on the workforce is one of the top three concerns of industry, but they haven’t yet got their heads around the implications. Being age friendly will be a competitive advantage for organisations, and being engaged in work will be good for older people.”

It is likely we will look back and see ‘retirement’ as a 20th century anomaly, with the creation of a different vision of our later years developed in the near future.

With people living longer and sometimes experiencing 20-30 years of ‘retirement’, this opens up a whole new space in which to engage in meaningful work and activity, either paid or voluntary.

A key message from the forum was that people will continue to live longer, so it is important that this stage of life and work is redefined.

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consultant Geoff Pearman says, “We have not added decades to life expectancy by simply extending old age. We have opened up a new space partway through the life course – a second and different kind of adulthood that precedes old age. As a result, every stage of life is undergoing change.”

One of the most common ways of dealing with a skills shortages is to encourage existing mature-age workers to stay past retirement age. Although retirement-aged workers currently only make up five per cent of the workforce, they will comprise 13 per cent by 2036. This means considering more flexible working arrangements, ensuring jobs are restructured and designed to suit older workers, developing leadership strategies, and succession planning.

A recent report from PwC economists on harnessing the power of older workers concluded countries can add billions of dollars to their economy if they follow best practice in harnessing the potential of older workers.

The Workforce Ageing Survey 2014 found workers aged 50 and over are seen as valuable and hardworking by employers, and are regarded as more productive and better in a crisis.

“More mature workers tend to require lower levels of training and less supervision, are often more reliable and loyal, and have a strong work ethic.”

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Focus on migrants’ contribution to Bay Successfully attracting and retaining skilled migrants to the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region is the focus of a new partnership between Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Priority One, and Immigration New Zealand.

The four organisations have developed the Western Bay of Plenty Regional Partnership Agreement – a three-year plan to work collaboratively on shared priorities.

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby says skilled migrants, investors, and

international students have a “critical role to play in the continued economic growth of the Western Bay of Plenty”.

And Western Bay of Plenty District Mayor Ross Paterson agrees, saying strong relationships between local councils and government agencies are immensely important.

“This RPA provides a framework from which we can work together to connect the WBOP with the world.”

The organisations will share research, information and best attraction and retention practices.

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Become skilled in a new language Tauranga’s Chinese Community School, based at Tauranga Girls’ College, is a place where learning Mandarin is possible for everyone, says TGC Principal Pauline Cowens.

language and anyone who wants to learn at as low a cost as possible.”

In conjunction with the Chinese Community School, other language classes have also been established, in Japanese, Spanish, and Korean as the Chinese Community school has become the heart of a languages nest at Tauranga Girls’ College.

For more information visit www.tgc.school.nz

“As the Chinese language becomes more important in the global economy, the School is a place where more people are taking up the opportunity to enrol.”

The school offers on-site lessons in Mandarin and Chinese culture, art, and customs to high school students and adults, as well as children’s classes and an outreach programme to local primary schools.

“Mandarin can be a challenging language to learn so encouraging students to study it at an earlier age gives them a better understanding.

“Having more Mandarin speakers in New Zealand is crucial for the growing relationship with China and the school provides a great opportunity for people in the region to be able to understand and learn the Chinese culture and also the language.”

The school’s programmes are supported by a Mandarin language assistant from The Confucius Institute at Victoria University, an organisation promoting artistic, cultural, and intellectual exchange between China and New Zealand.

“The Chinese Community School Keira Moriarty, 9, with the Chinese Community School’s is a community service, delivering to Mandarin Language Assistant Wang Ying. everyone who wants to learn Chinese

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Overseas experience well-suited for role The children have grown up and you’ve spent years earning a living.

Now it’s time to look forward to life’s next chapter.

Whatever your age, Oxford Aunts may give you the opportunity to fulfil your dreams of an international career if your life experience in nursing or caregiving skills meets their requirements.

Established in 1967, Oxford Aunts is a specialist company that provides nurseled live-in homecare.

Jill Brayshaw recently returned from the UK after spending time as a live-in carer with the agency and enjoying holidays with family and friends.

The Bay of Plenty woman says the rewarding job enables people to continue enjoying life while living overseas, meet people from all walks of life and see the UK countryside, as well as London, Oxford and other cities.

“My experience gave me opportunities to work in the beautiful Cotswold area

and in two different cities. I have also enjoyed the friendship of other carers from New Zealand and other countries.”

Jill says being a live-in carer is a unique role offering many rewards.

“You’re fully supported by an experienced head office team, who offer you flexible live-in work as a caregiver in the UK to suit your availability, lifestyle, working holiday or travel plans.

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For further information and application forms for these and other scholarships, visit www.waikato.ac.nz/ scholarships.

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How does your garden grow This is the time of year where summer vegetables are in abundance in our backyards, fruit and veg stalls and farmers markets.

cook the haloumi.

3. Cut the haloumi into thick slices and fry in a hot pan until the sides are golden.

Add to the zucchini mixture along with torn basil leaves.

4. Serve as a warm side salad at your summer barbecues or top with pan fried fish for a Friday night treat.

My favourite is the good old zucchini, which is so versatile with their mild sweet flavour – not just in savoury dishes, but sweet as well.

Make sure you pick them young as they have thinner skins and a much sweeter flavour.

You have to keep a HEALTHY close eye on them as 1 packet (250g) MATTERS they tend to double of haloumi With Hayley Marie in size overnight.

10 fresh Locally supported by NZ Farm Shop This delicious basil leaves zucchini and haloumi Method salad just screams summer and I’m excited 1. Coat Zucchinis in a good dollop to share this one with you. of garlic oil and half of the salt and pepper. Place on a very hot grill pan Zucchini and haloumi or barbecue grill (about gas mark 5-6) for about 1 minute each side summer salad (the zucchini should be still firm Ingredients with chargrill lines on them).

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Exposing freshwater fraud There’s growing disquiet about how Government is dealing with freshwater and its future control.

Mr Key is on record as saying no-one owns the water and in effect the government administers freshwater, its use and allocation as guardian and trustee for all Kiwis.

Those who claim government or its representatives have held secret (confidential) public excluded meetings with tribes to the detriment of all other citizens are correct. Whether government itself does deals with tribes over freshwater or achieves this through pressure placed on Regional Councils to accommodate part-Maori interests is of little moment.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council Draft Regional Water Quality Plan Change is underway and this BOPRC outfit is so beholden to Maori interests, it is a foregone conclusion that part-Maori will receive race-based and co-management preferential treatment to the detriment of other Kiwis.

Just checkout BOPRC ‘Fact sheet for Maori’, particularly Paragraph (7) Greater recognition of role of Tangata Whenua on Fresh Water Management and

Paragraph (8) Water Management areas and opportunities to engage with maori.

See also ‘Keep Water Kiwi’ advert( visit NZCPR Website) for full details and if you want to scare the living daylights out of yourself, check out ‘Freshwater Iwi Leadership Group’ website.

One Cabinet Minister says, “Government has made it plain no-one owns water, but the government has acknowledged that iwi have rights and interests in Freshwater and Government and Iwi Groups are exploring these.” Control of water effectively equals ownership.

This should focus locals’ attention on BOP’s National MP’s Bridges, McLay, Muller and Tolley who are not being up-front with citizens. You should be outraged so don’t put up with it, demand a referendum on freshwater – after all it was good enough for Mr Key to spend $27 million on the inane flag change fiasco to divert attention away from TPP, freshwater and economic issues.

R Paterson, Tauranga

Double standards in government A man has been found guilty of threatening to put deadly 1080 possum poison into baby formula in shops around NZ. Good work by the law.

You will be shocked to learn that the Department of Conservation have published that the killing agent in 1080 is fluoride.

Yes, the same fluoride that is in your toothpaste and many water supplies. It is a very effective

possum killing poison, they say!

The fluoride in one or two tubes of toothpaste will kill all the possums in a hectare, they claim.

Fluoride is listed in your chemist’s poison book with cyanide and strychnine, three deadly killers.

i-Site change a smart move The decision to move the Mount i-Site is logical, particularly after the public outcry when the original i-Site in Salisbury St was moved.

As for the new building, I suggest the toilet block on Salisbury St be demolished and the new I-site building build there, to include new upgraded public toilets since most older tourists need a comfort stop before boarding a bus to Hobbiton, Rotorua or other tourist destinations.

This strategy removes the outdated public toilet and provides an i-Site with street frontage, which is more convenient for visiting motor tourists and others visiting the Mount, as well as the cruise liner visitors.

M Lewis, Mt Maunganui

NZ Health Department claim fluoride, in water supplies, kills dental caries. I believe, if it is strong enough to kill caries, it is strong enough to hurt babies.

The law is passing sentence on one man for threatening to poison our babies with fluoride.

Why is the same law ignoring the continuous poisoning of our babies, with fluoride, by councils all over New Zealand?

K Evans, Tauranga

Lettuce debate!

Our hot topic That was a thoughtful and well-researched letter from Phillip Donnell about the benefits of mangroves “Removal of mangroves less clear cut” (WS, December 31).

Phillip is absolutely right. Lowlying coastal properties will need protection from rising sea levels and mangroves are nature’s best defence.

N Conn, Wellington

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hours, one innings of the ODI. Okay, ‘Watermelon Boy’, the attention seeking 10-year-old at the Melbourne Big Bash was the first.

He apparently only ate “the best part of the big fruit.” But he did go viral on the internet. Our man went quietly about his business, pips and all, made his watermelon disappear in record time, kept a scorebook running on the game and also made a few “golds” disappear too. What a man!

BARBED WIRE We climb mountains in the Bay of Plenty, we achieve the unachievable, we excel.

Just recently we learnt about a study showing us to be the fifth busiest visitors to porn sites in New Zealand. This country’s national average visit time is nine minutes and 37 seconds... but we can add 13 seconds to that average in the Bay? We are exceeded only by Gisborne (don’t they have beaches and fishing?) Hawke’s Bay, Chatham Islands (nothing else to do), and Taranaki. But rugby is still bigger than porn. During the Rugby World Cup Kiwi visitors dropped 47 per cent. And before fingers are pointed at we disgusting males, let it be known the study shows more NZ women enjoy porn than most other countries with 35 per cent of Kiwi visitors to one site being female.

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a cricket getaway. Better than Pukekura Park and way better than Seddon Park. And it was added enjoyment sitting with an Aucklander who was lamenting about Eden Park being okay for some things but good for nothing.

It certainly is a dog of a cricket ground.

BOUQUET It’s amazing how some people can while away holiday time. Like the innovative Waihi Beach wine maker who figured how to inflate a full Swiss 75cm core stability exercise ball without a pump. You simply find a straw small enough to go through the valve and start huffing and blowing.

Ok, you could have read ‘War and Peace’ in the time it took him to blow it up. But he did it. And what about the bloke at the Bay Oval (again) who devoured an entire watermelon, skin and all, in just three

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BARBED WIRE I had already overdosed on vitamin D after six hours in the sun at the cricket at Bay Oval.

At the beer tent I had exceeded the statutory two standards drinks per day several-fold and I think I may have even scoffed a bratwurst with onions and mustard at one point. The stains on my shirt told me I had.

Basically I was doing to my good health what the Black Caps were doing to the Sri Lankans out on pitch. Anyhow, I decided to cap off an indulgent day at the cricket with fish ’n’ chips on the way home – two pieces of terakihi and half a scoops of chips please? May as well make it a full scoop.

But then off goes the saturated fats alarm. Nowadays in Bureta, a $9 parcel of greasies comes with a mandatory health warning.

Did they deliberately pack my parcel to scare me?

BOUQUET While on cricket, we own a jewel in that Bay Oval facility. A purpose built cricket ground, an amphitheatre, easy access, close to town and a white picket fence to boot. Idyllic! We just need those light towers in tout de suite, a few trees and other bits and bobs and it’ll be perfect as

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Is it all part of it? The correct use of a term I just thought I’d drop a note to point out something puzzling in the letters by M Brooks (December 24, 2015,”Special holiday why!” et alii).

The said M Brooks makes a point of using the term part-Maori.

Now it must be said that because New Zealand was a British Crown Colony, most of the ‘foreign parts’ in these ‘part-Maori’ are British.

Now British law is rather firm on the matter of people combining their properties and efforts to form a collective body, which is what a tribe is; British law is also rather strong on the matter of inheritance.

People using the term part-Maori appear to be saying

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that part-British descent precludes the British right of collective inheritance under law derived from British law.

Could M Brooks and

others kindly stop using the term partMaori?

It makes you look stupid, and detracts from your argument.

Wesley Parish, Tauranga

Got something to get off your chest? Or someone you’d like to thank? Bouquets & Barbed Wire is a weekly column where our reporter Hunter Wells shares your rants and raves.

If you’d like to submit one for print, email your Bouquet or Barbed Wire to letters@thesun.co.nz for inclusion in a future issue.

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There’s a starman, waiting in the sky The first time I heard Bowie it was ‘The Laughing Gnome’.

I was little. I loved it. Even at that young age I knew it was a bit cheesy but “Here, what’s that clicking noise?

That’s Fred, he’s a metrognome?”, “Where do you come from? Gnomeman’s land”, all those awful puns, they made a small English schoolboy smile.

Or perhaps the first time I heard David Bowie it was on Top of the Pops, 1972, singing ‘Starman’.

I remember holding a small portable cassette recorder up to the television so we could listen to it endlessly and learn the words. That’s what we did each week with the charts, which were bulging with glam rock.

English music was in the grip of ChinnChap dominance, glam acts whose songs were written and produced by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman.

Bowie had the

extravagant looks, but was clearly on a whole different level. We discovered the astounding piano and musical complexity of ‘Life On Mars’ and were introduced to Lenin in its lyrics (yes, we all thought it was about John Lennon).

‘Space Oddity’ (the album) was reissued under that title and clearly there was more here in the strange long songs that concluded each side than your average pop single. Seven minutes of ‘Memory of a Free Festival’; ‘Cygnet Committee’ clocking in at nearly 10. These were taboo-breaking acts to a 12-year-old with little musical knowledge.

And what sticks in my mind now, now that I can put that time in context, is just how astonishing Bowie was in the 1970s.

You could argue that Dylan ruled the 1960s, but the 1970s were Bowie’s.

In 1970 and 1971 we were brought ‘The Man Who Sold The

World’ and ‘Hunky Dory’, with hits like the former’s title track, ‘Changes’ and ‘Life on Mars’. But it was 1972 with ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and the Spiders From Mars that Bowie really took off. It is a near-perfect album, every song a classic.

‘The Space Oddity’ album, initially ignored in 1969, was re-released later that year, but by then Bowie had moved on, picking up the coruscating avant garde piano of New Yorker Mike Garson for another stone cold classic, Aladdin Sane. The same year, 1973, he recorded an album of affectionate covers, ‘Pin Ups’.

The year 1974 saw his toughest rock album yet, ‘Diamond Dogs’, a concept piece about a dystopian future, but even before the US tour for that finished he became enamoured with soul music, recreated in classic Bowie style as 1975’s ‘Young Americans’.

A year later saw synthesisers enter the mix with the challenging ‘Station To Station’, before Bowie decamped to Germany and between 1977 and 1979 produced, along with Brian Eno, his acclaimed ‘Berlin Trilogy’, ‘Low’, ‘Heroes’, and ‘Lodger’. His success can be measured in the fact that when he released 1980’s ‘Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)’ it was actually seen as a “comeback” since ‘Lodger’ contained no hit singles. That’s 11 years and 13 albums. Incredible.

I am glad to have been a teenager during those years and to know the music I liked then has lasted and can bring the same intense joy and pleasure. Thanks Mr B.

When country comes to town The local A & P show is about as old as Tauranga itself.

to the A & P Lifestyle Show to reflect the fact most of our rural land is now in small holdings rather than large farms.

The name’s changed, the family fun hasn’t.

That says something about the enduring appeal of There are pony rides, Clydesdale wagon rides and the 121-year-old show, which launches again at the free activities like water slides and a climbing wall.

Tauranga Racecourse on Saturday, January 23.

There’s the perennial tests of strength, the tug-o-war A&P shows originally show cased and promoted and strongest man contest. Records will fall. agricultural improvements but now bring the Jumping dogs, live music and all the regular experiences of the farm and country life to the fairground attractions. backdoor of city dwellers.

For city dwellers who’ve drifted There will be traditional favourites like into the country there’s a Lifestyle wood chopping, equestrian events and Lane with trade sites of special home industries. For many kids it will interest to lifestyle block holders. For be their first sight of a pig or a cow fuel stops, there will be food galore. being milked by hand.

The equestrian ring will be busy They can even get up close and with miniature horses, harness horses, personal with farm animals – western riding and the handsome petting alpacas and baby goats, Arab horses. yes kids patting kids.

Susannah Bunce The Tauranga A & P Lifestyle Show There’s nothing permanent milking a cow at is on at the Tauranga Racecourse on except change itself. This year a previous event.

Saturday, January 23 from 10am. the show is being re-branded

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Tour de Bay this February Workplace competition returns in 2016 with Sport Bay of Plenty’s Tour de Bay Corporate Challenge.

The Three Musketeers (2015 Tour de Bay Team) from Toi Te Ora Public Health Service.

REVIEW: Magnificent message in 16th Avenue Theatre’s ‘Star*Man’ 16th Avenue Theatre’s Youth Division latest musical production ‘Star*Man’ is a show filled with youthful energy, fantastic music, marvellous performances and a magnificent message for both young and old.

Reece Ratcliffe (Tony) did a great job playing on the contrast between their characters, which was central to the show. The performances offered by Liv Nightingale (Mandi) and Andre Liddicoat (Ziggy) was also superb.

Also a big well done to Iya Jarbadan (Drew), Holly Brebner (Gem) and John-Stephen Davern (Neil), and the chorus line of Severn Gore, Paige Gee, Written by Tauranga playwright Sam Aston Martin, Manny Martin and Martin and directed by Miller Gore, it Jay Atkinson, who all got stuck in follows Luke Starman – a lover of all and went about their jobs perfectly. things ‘70s, but is bullied because of Apologies to the lads of the cast, but it – whose life takes an unexpected twist the singing efforts of the leading ladies after he’s hit by a car and wakes up in was a highlight for me, a 1979 discotheque. though Angus’ The Star*Man cast rendition of is a good example Barry Manilow’s of why we should ‘Mandy’ was be proud of the truly remarkable young emerging in its awkward talent we have here awesomeness. in Tauranga. They Also, a special threw themselves mention to Reece into the show with and John-Stephen wild abandonment, – damn you guys brought passion to 16th Avenue Theatre’s Youth Division can dance. their performances, ‘Star*Man’, latest musical production ‘Star*Man’ and most of all, presented by is on stage until January 23. showed how much 16th Avenue fun it is when you’re up on stage.

Theatre’s Youth Division, is on stage Angus Stewart (Luke Starman) and David Tauranga until January 23.

In teams of three, get cycling and clock up as many kilometres as possible during February; totals are collated each week with the goal of virtually cycling the 410km around the Bay of Plenty. Last year 179 teams collectively cycled an astonishing 154,000km.

As well as an overall prize there are weekly $100 vouchers courtesy of Ride Bikes for most teams entered from a workplace, best team photo on Facebook and most improved team. Teams will also enter the draw to win morning tea shouts from Robert Harris Café.

Sport Bay of Plenty recreation team leader Jen Riley encourages workplaces to enter as many teams as possible, to “create a bit of banter with your own inter-workplace contest or challenge another business or organisation to take part”.

Jen says Tour de Bay is all about giving people a fun incentive to get on their bikes and explore some of the great cycle trails around the Bay of Plenty.

“Not only is cycling good for your health, but it is also a clean and green form of transport and a great way to get to work.”

Entries are now open online at www.sportbop. co.nz/tourdebay. Workplaces need to register by January 26 to receive a free goody bag.

Tour de Bay is one of many activities happening over Play in the Bay’s Bike Month. To view the Bike Month calendar visit www.sportbop.co.nz/ februarybikemonth For more information contact Dahl Gerdit-Singh on 07 578 0016.

Accumulate kilometres by cycling during February with the aim of virtually cycling around the Bay of Plenty, totalling 410km!!

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A soaring good time

The Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber expected at the airshow from the Biggin Hill facility at RNZAF Ohakea. Photo: Gavin Conroy from Classic Aircraft Photography.

Bay of Plenty residents have an opportunity to see an event never before seen in Tauranga, at the Classics of the Sky – Spitfire at Sunset airshow next weekend.

During the displays, a Yak 55 aerobatic aircraft will race the Portland Express, a Western Star linehaul truck.

Other displays planned to entertain the public include various flying and static displays, UAV handling, and the ever popular NZ Police Dog and AOS demonstrations. The air displays range from the Grumman Avenger, the WWII torpedo bomber expected from RNZAF Ohakea, to the Harvard display team, gyrocopters, gliders and the Gilmore Waco Taperwing, and, of course, the Supermarine Spitfire, which is expected to close the air displays at sunset.

This airshow is a change in format from the larger

weekend airshows held in the past. Organisers are planning a family friendly event and are encouraging people to bring their families and friends, deck chairs, sun umbrella, and picnic or purchase food from the food vendors available.

There is a bar available for the purchase of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It is fully licenced and people are not permitted to bring their own alcohol on site.

Gates open at 2.30pm, with more than 140 trucks from The Truck Show on display, and children’s entertainment at that time. People will also be able to take flights in classic aircraft and a helicopter during the afternoon.

The evening finishes with a ‘night glow’ from the trucks. For more information check out the website www.tcas.co.nz and Facebook pages for Classic Flyers NZ, Classics of the Sky Tauranga City Airshow and The Mount Truck Show.

Digging begins for V8 action Preparations are underway for the return of the jetsprints, with the first bit of ASB Baypark Stadium’s turf set to be dug up this Monday.

Digging begins on January 18 to form the temporary watercourse track to be constructed for the ENZED 2016 UIM Jetsprint World Championship on January 29-30.

Round two of the championship at Baypark will feature practice and qualifying rounds on Friday, while the Saturday is where spectators will see 21 Suzuki Superboat and 21 Altherm Group A boats from around the globe giving it everything they’ve got in full race mode.

The jet boats are expected to reach up to 130km in under

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two seconds on the purpose-built aqua-track on the stadium’s rugby in-field.

The main event finals racing is from 4pm-10pm on Saturday, January 30, gates open 1pm. Practice day and qualifying rounds run 6pm-10pm on Friday, January 29, gates open from 5pm. (Admission to Friday practice day is with a two-day pass only). To secure your seat and save $10-$20, visit www.eventfinda.co.nz The Weekend Sun has six double GA adult passes to the Saturday event of the ENZED 2016 UIM Jetsprint World Championship to give away to six lucky readers who can tell us when digging begins?

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section.

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JULIE’S

Saturday 16 January

Sunday 17 January

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.3am – 5pm, weather permitting.

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

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Breathtaking Grade - Judge Series. Judges 1:20-36 “Volitional disobedience” Preacher: Richard Roodt. All welcome. www.bbf.net.nz

Art in the Park

Car Boot Sale

Greerton Village School, Greerton Road 7.3011.30am. Cost $5 per site.

Shirley/Keith 577 1116 or 0274 146 040

Community Church Car Boot Sale

At Evans Rd Community Church 8-11am. Car wash. Food. $5 a space.

Arthur 574 1822

Curekids FMX Show

Fraser Cove carpark 3pm, 5pm & 7pm.

Dick ‘Magic’ Johnson

Held Jan 30 - Pauly K Christiano, the Invisible Man, food & drink specials available all night at Waihi Beach Hotel. Doors open 8pm. Tickets from Waihi Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Rd. ph 07 863 5402

First Dance of the Year

St Pat’s Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke. Old time & sequence dancing with good company & lovely supper. Entrance fee $7 for all. Organised by Te Puke Scottish Soc. Valerie 573 7093

Judo Training

At Tauranga Clubrooms, Moreland Fox Park, Greerton 10am. No fees. Get fit & learn effective self defense systems. Kevin 021 0794 368

Outdoor Movie Night

At Masonic Park 8.45pm. Grease.

Entry via gold coin donation, all proceeds to Kids Can Charity. Presented

by The Phoenix.

Papamoa Cruisers

Mystery cruise or new trail Paengaroa.

Mobility scooters, slow bikers, strollers.

Load wheels on the trailer at the car boot sale, Community Church, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa 8-11.30am. Iain 027 572 2987

Self-Healing Workshop

Learn an easy way to improve & maintain your well-being. Jan 23 & 24 9am - 4.30pm. Sacred Journeys Sanctuary. Maggie 549 3337 or www.sacredjourneys.co.nz

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car

Club race day at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd from 9.30am. Track set up from 10am. Practice starts 11.30 approx. First meeting of the year. A points system will be run throughout the year to determine a champion in each class.

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming

Jan 23 - ‘Have a go session’ – looking for new swimmers aged between 7 & 11years.

Come along to the lane pool at Baywave 10am. The session is for 2 hours & is free. Ange 552 5416

Te Puna Speed Sheer

Jan 23 at Top Shot Bar, Te Puna (behind Farmlands) 5.30pm – late. Live music, raffles & more. Gold coin entry.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Bethlehem Lions Market

Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 1pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf bethlehemmarket@lionsclubs.org.nz

Katikati Tramping Club

Dickies Flat – Mangakino – Dubbo. Moderate. Tom 549 2860

Maketu Rotary Club Market

3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10.

Maureen 533 2340

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

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

Prayer for the Sick

Four powerful services with international evangelist Steve Zapata. At Elizabeth Community & Arts Centre, 169 Elizabeth St Jan 17 6.30pm, Jan 18 & 19 7.30pm. Jan 20 at Cliff Road Sports Centre, Cliff Rd 7.30pm.

Presented by the Potter’s House Christian Church.

Quakers in Tauranga

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

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Gathering, the Psychic Cafe

Spirituality, healing, new age, friendship & fellowship.

Meet the Bay’s top psychics, healers & spiritualists.

Greerton Hall, Greerton 7pm. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Tauranga Big Band Annual Picnic

At Kulim Park 11am - 2.30pm. Bring your picnic lunch.

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461

Te Puke Country Music

Club day at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Beatty Ave 1pm. Great band, great entertainment. Door fee $4.

Monday 18 January Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at

Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. For men & women. First class for the year Jan 18.

Happy New Year. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Weds 9.30 – 12.30 CAB Service at Welcome Bay Community Centre. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga

Restarts Feb 1 - every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz or Heather 575 9092

Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music.

Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Graham 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Judo Training

At Tauranga Clubrooms, Moreland Fox Park, Greerton 6.30pm. No fees.

Get fit & learn effective self defense systems. Kevin 021 0794 368

Meditation & See What Unfolds

Every Mon 7-9pm with Kevin Reed.

A variety of meditation techniques & spiritual discussion. Join in. Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Meditation Group

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Mount Chess Club

Mondays at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 per session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided.

Bob/Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

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

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Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tuesday 19 January Balmoral Kilties

Marching team. Ladies aged 30-60yrs welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. Experience preferred but not essential. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094

Bayfair Petanque Club

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

Bethlehem Pottery Club/Gallery

Open Tues, Weds, Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 9.30am – 3.30pm.

Email: bethlehempottery@gmail. com or 552 4460

Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Recreational Cycle Group

Every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti 9am.

Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513. Every Sun at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543

Ocean Running

5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm.

Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry, includes free drink & opportunity to win a spot prize after the run. All welcome.

Phil 021 383 354

Wednesday 20 January Cards

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

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes

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

New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 14110

Guardians Aotearoa

Neighbourhood Run/Walk

Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start.

Ask about free recovery shake. Svetlana 027 616 2124

New Social Book Club

Commencing Feb 9 10.30am & Feb 13 1.30pm. No fees. For venue, Joy 021 0243 9129

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Men changing men group, meets fortnightly Wednesday, at the Papamoa Surf Club 7-9pm. Colin 021

Healing Rooms

Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, & at Papamoa Healing Rooms. Over all of January please direct

all inquiries to 021 110 0878 www. healingrooms.co.nz. We will be resuming as normal early Feb.

Leisure Marching

Requires new ladies for non competitive marching. No experience required. Every Weds at Morland Fox Park, Greerton 8-9.30am. Tricia 543 4581

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. First evening for 2016. Come along & share an interactive evening with guest speaker: Annis Parker. Door entry $3. Janet 0272 640 226

Mount RSA 8 Ball Club

Every Weds at Mount RSA 6.30pm. Enjoy a game of pool or learn to play. Come along. Gail 022 647 5314

Mountain Bike Group

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

Single Coffee Club 60+

Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra. co.nz or 027 439 4267

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm.

Juniors 4-5.30pm.

Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Otanewainuku North Ridge.

Waterfall to summit option. Grade mod, approx 5.5hrs. Sheryl 574 3743

Toastmasters

Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity

in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am.

021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart. co.nz

Gourmet Night Market

Forest & Bird Walk

Every Fri at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 5pm until dark. A diverse range of speciality streetfood from some of the Bay’s top foodtrucks & restaurants.

Meditate to discover your ‘self’

At Tauranga Clubrooms, Moreland Fox Park, Greerton 6.30pm. No fees.

Get fit & learn effective self defense systems. Kevin 021 0794 368

Thursday 21 January

Judo Training

Orokawa Bay Waihi Beach, pohutukawa lined beach. Moderate. $10.

Leader: Carole 576 5698

Learn how to meditate & find your inner peace. All it takes is 10mins daily practice to find yourself more positive & balanced. Join the Sahaja Yoga meditation workshop to find out more. Papamoa Community Centre (Mako Room), Library Building, 15 Gravatt Rd 7.45pm.

Follow-up classes held every Thurs. www.freemeditationnz.com Luca 022 152 9602

Tennis Seniors WBOP

Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com

Friday 22 January

Art Waihi Annual Exhibition

Jan 29 - Feb 1 at Waihi Memorial Hall, Seddon St, Waihi 10am - 4pm.

Guest artist: Val Tubman & Craft Artists. Gold coin entry.

Enzed 2016 UIM Jetsprint

World Championship Jan 29 – Round 2 Practice Day/Qualifying Rounds at ASB Baypark Stadium.

Gates open from 5pm. Jan 30 – Round 2 Final, gates open from 1pm.

NZ Medieval Faire

In Tauranga for the first time every Jan 22, 23 & 24. Friday 12.304pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm.

Displays, tournaments, traders’ market, have a go activities. No gate charge. Saturdays attendees will pay $10 to enjoy the A&P Show.

Andria 021 0225 5898 or http:// nzmedievalfaire2016.webs.com/

TaiChi QingGoing 18 Moves

A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.307.15pm. Gold coin donation, all welcome.

07 571 5168.

The Sociables

A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376.

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-profit clubs and organisations.

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

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Contributions should be less the 20 words please.

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 17 – Dovetail 5.308.30pm. Jazz and easy listening acoustic duo.

Mount RSA Friday 15 – Tony Wellington 7.30pm.

Saturday 16 – Helen Riley 7.30pm.

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What guides you through life?

This New Year provides a wonderful opportunity to continue the journey of building a life. For this is what we’ll be doing as we navigate 2016, develop friendships, parent, study, worry, hope, cry and laugh together. I wonder what will guide you in your journey and shape you as you build your life?

Our lives are formed and informed by our experiences, the traditions we grow up with, and our best attempts at rational and reasonable thinking. As well, we humans also tend to look for a “bigger story” through which to make sense of life and find guidance.

Various religions offer different stories which adherents attempt to live by. An atheist believes in a particular story.

Anyone who says: “there is no bigger story” is in fact

describing a part of the story they believe. We’re all exercising faith and entrusting our lives to one thing or another.

The step of faith a Christian makes is to entrust their life to Jesus; to God’s story as revelled in the Bible.

This is the “big story” that serves as a guide in life.

It’s a declaration that to simply live as one feels fit, falls short of God’s intent for humanity.

We are to relate to God, each other and creation in a particular manner. We are called to a life of humility, trust, sacrificial love and to pursue the way, the truth and the life of Jesus. The Bible offers a deeply fulfilling way of life; for everyone.

We’ll be exploring this more at St Luke’s on Sunday, as will other churches in our city throughout the year.

Why not get along to a church near you and allow the life of Christ to guide you as you build your life Joseph McAuley, St Luke’s throughout 2016?

The breath-taking grace of God is here Life has many ironies that stretch our thinking, challenge our moral conscience and stir our spiritual belief or disbelief.

Of particular interest, are global, local, and family events that appear outside of our control and cause devastation, and often with irreversible consequences. As we all know, many of life’s adventures do not always pan out as anticipated, nor do they always end with living happily ever after.

This month, Bay Bible Fellowship began exploring God’s ‘Breath-taking Grace’ from the book of Judges in the

Bible. Already our eyes are opening to the many and varied ways in which God expresses His loving grace throughout the most horrendous circumstances.

Judges records that the nation of Israel had changed its attitude (in approximately 1040 BC). They were no longer committed to obeying the Lord, instead “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Judge 17:6).

There was a new way of thinking.

While this liberated, man-centred mind-set allowed for any and all pleasures, it failed to recognise or warn of the eternal responsibilities

and multi-generational consequences.

This series permits us to view from God’s perspective, a whole other paradigm in relation to the most difficult of circumstances. We’re asking God what He thinks, what He values, what He grieves over, and what He admires. We’re seeing that time and time again, when least expected, when least desired, through the least obvious ways, God steps in with His unparalleled mercy.

We invite you to join us every Sunday morning at are Highly Favoured, 10am in theYou Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome You are Highly Favoured, Bay Road, as we explore God’s truth. Blessed You are Highly Favoured, Deeply Loved & Greatly

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WESLEY CHURCH 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP Led by Rev Leigh Sundberg Minister: Rev Leigh Sundberg 100, 13th Avenue, Tauranga ph: 578-8493 http://www.wesley.co.nz

ST STEPHENS CHURCH 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP & HOLY COMMUNION Led by Rev Doris Elphick Deacon: Margaret Birtles Brookfield Terrace, Otumoetai ph: 576-4961

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Freshen up your features As the warmer months bring family and friends outdoors, now is the time to deal with an unsightly issue that may cause your house to look less-than-perfect: moss and mould.

Bay of Plenty E Wash owner Bay of Plenty E Wash owner Mark Gordon Mark Gordon has got it on a job. covered, and with regular rain we are currently experiencing, household. it’s the perfect time for a clean-up as As well as moss and mould the chemicals in his products work removal, Mark and his team offer best in wet conditions. roof treatments, gutter and pre-paint E Wash uses biodegradable cleaners, cleaning, and can take on jobs from which means the environmentally Katikati to Pukehina. friendly products aren’t harmful to “We offer free quotes; and because pets or plants and can be used on roofs we do all the work ourselves, we know where rainwater is collected for the the job will be done properly.”

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Staying a small team Administration Services means personal service, so you know exactly what you’re getting from Vivienne and her team, ensuring a seamless service.

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arts & crafts SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS 19 Jan: 10am12pm Ceramic painting: Cost $11-$26. 1:30-3:30pm Photo Mosaic. Cost $25. 20 Jan: 10am-12pm: Decorate a heart Cost $20. 1:30-3:30pm Polymer Pens Cost $20. 21 Jan: Ceramic Painting Normal hours 10am to 4pm. Tuesday to Saturday. Call Mary at Clay Art Studio in the Historical Village 07 571 3726

bible digest ”BUT I AM LIKE an olive tree flourishing in the house of God: I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. Psalm 52:8

cars for sale CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

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pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 LAWN MOWING covering all of Tauranga. Experienced contractor, reliable service. Ph Chris 549 0446 or 027 200 8578

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BOP BOATWORKS Interior and exterior carpentry solutions.

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BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

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No job too small. For free appraisals ph 021 023 46787 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

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Qualified tradesman, 30 years + exp. Ph 0204 0864 211

FOUND KITTENS, various areas, various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911

Found Tricoloured female puppy, Gate Pa area, Ref:23185 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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Found Black/brown Rabbit, Papamoa area, Ref: 23183 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found White Male Rabbit, Papamoa area, Ref: 23181 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Cream Longhaired Male adult cat, Omokoroa area, Ref: 23179 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found light ginger male adult cat, Mount area, Ref: 23178 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

mooring for sale TOWN REACH, good position. $3,000. Ph Ian 027 238 1710

spiritual guidance SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction? Confused, not sure where you’re heading? Readings, Healings and Counselling by experienced therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

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

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277

PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services.

Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas.

Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 3071 PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting.

Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERER Interior 30+years Skimming Walls, make good Ceilings, Walls, Cornice Cove, Plasterboard, Stopping. New Builds. Small Jobs. Free Quote.

Contact Stan 021 130 262 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TILER 30 years + experience, qualified in all aspects of tiling.

Available now! Ph 0204 0864 211 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or

WHAT’S EATING YOUR ROOF? Have it cleaned from $145.

Non caustic, acid or bleach. No pressure, biodegradable product.

Professional, friendly service. Free quotes. Ph Justin 022 0638 273

Photos: Chris Callinan.

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs.

Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

Samuel Hulbert, 12.

travel & tours ”A A A” - NEW COUNTRY LODGE KINLOCH LUNCHEON. - Tour 2: - Lake Waikaremoana & Mahia. - Tour 3: - Lake Cruise Venture. - Tour 4: - “Good Mourning Mrs Brown” Show, including tickets. - Tour 5: South Island by Rail Autumn Holiday, plus many fun day trips, memorable holidays & entertaining shows for 2016.

Contact The Hinterland Tours Team for more information and your Free Newsletter. Door to Door Service. Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714.

Emma Thompson, 5, with her dad Andrew.

Murphy Waide (12yrs, no. 756) and Lilly Rall (11yrs, no. 755) get a drink after their run.

There was plenty of fun had by those taking part in the Mauao Fun Run on Sunday.

No.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB – Summer Season Tours 2016 - January 1/Sunny Nelson, Abel Tasman Cruise and French Pass. February 1/Glorious Rangitoto & Kawau Islands 2/ Dunedin & Caitlin’s 3/Te Anau, Mavora Lakes, Doubtful & Milford Sounds, 4/Phantom of the Opera. March 1/Great Barrier Direct, 2/Wandering Wairarapa 3/Hanmer Springs Rainbow & Molesworth Station -Andre Rieu Concert - Seats are filling up fast - Great Day trips available BOOK NOW Free door to door service & colour catalogue - Ph No8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

Sam Hawkins, 5, and mum Jacinda Hawkins from Mount Maunganui.

Adrienne Rereti and Tia Duffell, 2, who ran the whole course with her nana.

Pushing a sleepy oneyear-old Aio-kaikriki is Pareamio Kuka,15.

Taakahi Borrell and Tarewa Watson, 8, from Tauranga.

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