The Weekend Sun 10 June 2016

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The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper.

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An eye to the sky

Man’s best friend p11

On your bike! p29

They say the future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.

If that holds true, then one day Mount Maunganui College student Bailey Pellow will be soaring at 30,000 feet.

The self-confessed plane-spotter doesn’t just like aeroplanes, he wants to be at the business end; flying them one day.

Bailey set up a Facebook page inviting Kiwi Regional Airlines to Tauranga. Good for Tauranga, good for the airline, he said.

CEO Ewan Wilson agreed and the rest is history.

This week Bailey was at the controls, although not in control of Kiwi’s Saab 340A. Well not yet.

Find out how and why on page 9. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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Embracing the cheapness Vents Solar Panels Satellite Dishes Heating

Remember when stuff used to last? I do.

I remember mowing the lawns when I was a teenager, had to really if I wanted my $10 pocket money for gas for my motorbike.

The old man had this lawnmower that was 25 years old. Same blade, same engine, same body, still going strong. I’ve still got it, and it still works. It’s now 55 years old.

Bet you anything you like the new ones won’t last that long.

Admittedly, the body has rusted, the engine has had it too, it uses a metric ton of oil every mow, so in reality I don’t use it anymore. Can’t afford the oil, let alone the cancer risk standing behind it while it runs.

I went to replace the engine, but guess what. It was cheaper to buy a new one. Not the engine; I mean it was cheaper to buy a whole new mower.

So I did. I gave in to the new ‘wave of cheapness’ sweeping the world. Stuff coming out of Asia, mass-produced so cheaply that it’s just not worth making it here. Supporting local business is hard if you know you are going to pay more for it.

But money talks doesn’t it? It whispers it’s evilness in both ears and we listen.

We give in to greed, and then spend the money we saved on other stuff that we don’t need either but wouldn’t have been able to buy if we hadn’t brought the cheap stuff in the first place.

Like those small cheap metal figurines, made out of some kind of tin material and for sale where everyone gets a bargain.

We put them by the door, or in the garden, or on a shelf and people come round and see them, and go: ‘Wow, where did you get that inanimate object of

uselessness? It’s so desirable’.

Why do we buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like?

I’m pretty sure manufacturers make stuff to fail. They have to. Because making it to last isn’t good business practice.

If everyone has one, and it still works, they won’t buy a new one will they?

That’s why you are better off selling T-shirts and coffins. Everyone needs those,

eventually. T-shirts are cheap these days.

Made in Asia and selling for $10 here.

Makes me wonder what the seller buys them for. Probably $5, which means the shipping agent gets them for $4 from the manufacturer, who probably produces them for $1 each, leaving $2 for profit after paying his workers’ wages and costs.

The good old worker in Asia, getting $1 a T-shirt. Bet they don’t, bet they get more like one cent a T-shirt.

It bothers me that 30 years ago I could

earn $10 for mowing the lawns and today some people on our modern planet don’t earn that in a week. God, how do they survive on that, how do they eat and pay a mortgage and buy useless inanimate objects to stick on their shelves so people can visit and wonder at it all.

I suppose they don’t have mortgages though when I think about it. Living in a shanty town is easy living.

You only need dirt and a few sheets of corrugated iron. Probably the same stuff they make those cheap figurines out of.

Still at least their funerals are cheap, especially in India. No expensive coffins for them. Floating down the Ganges after a funeral pyre is free so I hear.

But I’m lucky I guess.

If they didn’t agree to work for such a low wage I couldn’t wear my $10 T-shirt while I save for my $15,000 funeral.

The dilemma is of course do I protest about it? Or do I keep buying cheap T-shirts and take selfies in front of my premade shelving full of trinkets?

In an ironically strange twist of fate, I can buy cheap T-shirts, thus saving myself money with which I then spend on cheap lawnmowers, which keeps overseas people employed and my lawns mowed while not getting in trouble with the law for being naked. This is in fact a symbiotic relationship. It’s awesome.

I get to keep my first world order of things, and they stay employed.

Sweatshop conditions aren’t that bad anyway so I’ve heard. At least that’s what those shoe manufacturers say. And they wouldn’t lie would they? We all know shoes aren’t made to last. They wear out. They always have. Luckily for us I guess.

Are our immigration settings right?

With the pressure on housing, originally in Auckland and now moving to the Bay of Plenty, the spotlight goes on to finding solutions.

Immigration looks to be an obvious anomaly, but is it?

Prime Minister John Key

says it is a sign of this country’s success, and while I agree in part – the reversal of the past exodus to Australia certainly is – I think he needs to look deeper. Immigration NZ sets points for entry, but we seem to be filling our numbers with too

many immigrants who end up as low-paid workers.

Yes, they are filling a gap in our employment because too many of our beneficiaries just aren’t prepared to ‘get their hands dirty’. I know that is a generalisation, but you only

have to look at our horticulture industries to see there are plenty of employment opportunities if you are prepared to work.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. The first lawn mower was invented by Edwin Budding in 1830 in Thrupp, just outside Stroud, in Gloucestershire, England. Budding’s mower was designed primarily to cut the grass on sports grounds and extensive gardens, as a superior alternative to the scythe, and was granted a British patent on August 31, 1830

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Beep, beep, beeeeep!

There’s a battered old silver service teaspoon circa 1840-1860. There’s an 1836 silver shilling and a military uniform button from the 68th Durham Light Infantry Regiment.

It’s a button that was probably worn during all the mischief at Pukehinahina in 1864. Worn by a trooper whose regiment gave its name to Durham St and whose commanding officer, Lieutenant-General Duncan Cameron, gave his name to Cameron St. Slivers of a city’s history uncovered during a quiet fossick in the mud of the Tauranga estuary at low tide and the beach at Mount Maunganui. “It’s fascinating,” says Papamoa bounty hunter Joseph McGregor.

“Uncovering stuff that hasn’t seen daylight for 150 years been.”

Fascinating and exciting. Because when the gizmo, the detector, starts beeping, then beeping excitedly before oscillating off the scale, treasure hunting takes on whole new meaning, a whole new intensity. And all this because of a dicky hip. “My doctor, my surgeon, told me I shouldn’t run or kite surf.” Joseph needs a hip replacement but he also needed something to do. He took up walking but there wasn’t a thrill factor.

“I hated it so I bought a couple of metal detectors to

make walking vaguely interesting. And because I am a nosey bugger.” So not a very interesting back story. But his loathing of man’s natural gait fired a fascination for local history.

“An 1864 sixpence, a little two-ringer bullet probably from the New Zealand Wars, a brass key holder from the early-1900. Suddenly I wanted to know where things came from and who the hell had dropped them there. It’s absorbing.”

Almost as absorbing as the story of metal detectors themselves.

As the named suggests, metal detectors were developed towards the end of the 19th Century to pinpoint ore-bearing rocks.

The device would give a mineral prospector a massive advantage. He wouldn’t need to go laboriously poking around. During World War 2 metal detectors became mine detectors, lifesavers.

Alexander Graham Bell found another humanitarian application by using an earlier device to locate an assassin’s bullet in the chest of United States President James Garfield in 1881. It worked just fine but was confused by the metal coil springs in Garfield’s bed.

They’re also used widely in archaeology.

But archaeologists generally don’t like their use by trophy seekers or looters who mess with archaeological sites.

Not Joseph though. He’s generally just sifting round on the beach or the harbour mud below the high water line around the rail bridge.

“This region has a lot of history, a lot has happened, so there could be many relics hiding here.” Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

Papamoa bounty hunter Joseph McGregor.

Photo: Daniel Hines.

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Café to serve coffee – and goodness When The Daily Café opens next month people will walk in to the usual hums, clicks and spurts reverberating from a coffee machine.

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Tauranga Police are investigating the death of a three-month-old baby boy.

Police say the boy’s mother brought him to Tauranga Hospital for treatment on Tuesday night, but the baby died. Police are treating the death as suspicious. People with information that may help with the Police investigation can contact Tauranga Police Station on 07 577 4300.

But this will be no usual café – because 3 Commerce Lane is about to become a social meeting place which in time will give back to the very community which frequents it.

The idea for The Daily Café came to Chrissi and Martyn Robinson and their friends in November 2014.

They’ve since created The Search Party Charitable Trust to give birth to the cafe.

But ultimately the café will be giving back profits to the trust, which it will use to administer projects to help the community The Daily serves.

“It really just came out of heart to see more good things in Te Puke and to see the goodness spread around a bit in Te Puke,” says Chrissi Robinson, who iwith husband Martyn, Richard Crawford and Andrew Reid run the trust.

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The Bay of Plenty man who was one of 11 people to die on New Zealand roads during Queen’s Birthday weekend has been named as Rotorua man Bharatbhai Patel.

Bharatbhai died after his vehicle crashed into a tree on Dun Rd in the Kaingaroa Forest on Sunday at about 3.15pm. Police say the 51-year-old was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The provisional road toll stands at 11 deaths from eight crashes in what Police describe as “a horrific Queen’s Birthday weekend”.

Library getting seismic upgrading Seismic upgrading works will be carried out at the Mount Maunganui Library by Tauranga City Council contractors this month.

The works started on Monday and will see the installation of plywood against the library’s internal walls to prevent them from falling inwards in the event of an earthquake.

Contractors will also erect additional restraints and support on the external walls will also be built. The seismic works are expected to be completed by the end of July.

Stubbing out the cigarette Smokers are being urged to stub out their cigarette for good. Following the announcement by the Government to continue annual tax increases on tobacco until 2020 as part of Smokefree Aotearoa 2025, smoking is set to become more expensive than ever.

Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack says when tobacco addiction is added with the cost of quality food going up, the challenge of juggling bills is much harder.

Freedom camping patrol’s $25K Vigilantes warning freedom campers away from Anzac Bay near Waihi Beach will be replaced with a council patrol next summer.

Local residents began informing freedom campers about Anzac Bay’s no overnighting rule after the previous freedom camping/parking/dogs monitoring contract expired on January 24.

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Policy Committee has allocated an unbudgeted $25,000 to extend the service in the 2016/17 summer. A contractor will monitor freedom camping, dogs on the beach and parking from December 22 to February 7.

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“To catch them red-handed when they need medical attention for prescription med they don’t have a prescription for. They deserve a bit of discomfort if you ask me.”

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They took over the lease of a bare bones property and spent 2015 getting café plans drawn up and council consents for the café they term a ‘social enterprise’.

“We’re all in it for the long haul. We’re setting it up to be a sustainable charity,” says Chrissi. “We’re needing a little bit of help to get started but eventually cafe proceeds will go towards supporting charitable work in the community.

“Our particular focus is around community – building community in Te Puke and breaking the deprivation cycle.”

Chrissi says the social sector in Te Puke is amazing but it lacks cohesion. “We want to bring some collaboration to it.”

A room in the cafe will be available to community groups to utilise. “They can run work-shops and fundraisers and our hope is by centralising it real connecting will start to happen.”

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The trust hope to open the cafe next month – and Chrissi says the Te Puke community has been absolutely amazing so far. “From the moment we started we’ve had tradespeople working on their days off – I could give you a list The Daily Cafe manager Rebecka Billington and Search Party a mile long of people Charitable Trust’s Chrissi Robinson. Photo: Bruce Barnard. who have given time heart for after-school activities – we’d love to and companies which join with young people from the town and have donated either services or products. facilitate them being able to run their own “The place we’ve got to in our initial after-school sessions from the premises. budget would be worth about $115,000 and it’s cost us nothing like that thanks to the Opportunities generosity of Te Puke.”

“We’ve talked to local schools about Te Puke Community Board granted $900 learning-out-of-class opportunities, and we’re for coffee equipment and the NZ Lottery keen to see the cafe used out-of-hours for Grants Board gifted $9999 for kitchen functions and occasions.” equipment. But help is still needed.

And cafe manager Rebecka Billington “We need someone to help with funds to is delivering lunches on Wednesdays and top up kitchen equipment – and some cash Fridays in Te Puke and providing catering, to start with, to pay wages for the first few from a local commercial kitchen, to generate weeks and to stock the café. Also, we could funds to help pay the café’s lease for now. use help with beautifying and landscaping The Daily Cafe has a Givealittle page at: the outdoors area, or donations of raw givealittle.co.nz/cause/thedailycafe or to materials for it.” help call Chrissi on 021 025 65054.

Chrissi envisages the whole community Read the full story at will use the café. “We see different times Merle Foster www.theweekendsun.co.nz attracting different people. We’ve got a real

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Hugh Hughes and Margaret Taylor with some of the pupils sorting the caps and tabs. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Can tabs being put to good use What purpose could hundreds of tiny can tabs possibly serve once they’ve done their job and opened your soda or tin of tuna?

Well, Pinterest is rife with nifty craft projects that can be made with can tabs, from a necktie to a tiara.

Or you could put them to good use and donate them to Mount Maunganui Intermediate School.

The school is collecting the tabs along with aluminium screw lids from wine bottles as part of the ‘kan tabs for kidney kids’ initiative – to take to the Mount Maunganui Lions club, which will in turn take the tabs to the local scrap metal yard for recycling.

Margaret Taylor, who has been organising the collecting at Mount Maunganui Intermediate, says it’s an issue close to the school’s heart.

“We’ve definitely had one, maybe a couple, but I definitely remember this one.”

“I remember talking on stage and saying: ‘There’s

children among you who are suffering from kidney disease’.” And the school has done great. Mount Maunganui Lions member Hugh Hughes says they’ve been working with the school to collect tabs for seven or eight years.

“I get most of our can tabs from this school,” says Hugh. “The club is really grateful for the support from this intermediate.”

Three can tabs will earn one cent, and there are about 3330 tabs in a kilogram, so one kilogram of tabs – 3330 tabs – earns $11.10.

But since the project started in 1999, Lions clubs nationwide have earned more than $100,000 from recycling an excess of 45,000 kilograms of tabs.

And where does the money go? The funds raised go to Kidney Kids of New Zealand, to help little Kiwis with kidney disease.

“It pays for the extra things; the accommodation, special treats and things like that,” says Hugh.

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Stephanie Harper has been living in Nepal for three months.

Stephanie Harper comes from the beautiful seaside suburb of Mount Maunganui, where she’s used to ending the day on a full tummy and easy accessibility to clean tap water.

It’s a lifestyle foreign to her new neighbours in Nepal, where the 28-yearold has been living for the last three months, more than 12,000km from home. “It’s completely different,â€? says Stephanie. “A staggering 42 per cent of the population live below the poverty line and only 27 per cent have access to sanitation. “Clean water and food is something of a luxury here – not so much in the tourist areas, but deďŹ nitely in the less developed areas.â€?

Stephanie says as a foreigner you can’t just to go to the tap for a drink unless you have a ďŹ lter bottle. “There’s a butcher down the road from where I’m staying and the chicken they sell is left out on a table, in the sun, right next to a very busy, dusty, polluted road, uncovered, all day long, until it’s all sold.â€?

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The registered nurse moved to Nepal in March after her ďŹ rst visit in November, 2015. “I fell in love with the culture, people and the strong sense of community they have here.â€?

Stephanie also fell in love with Bishal from Kathmandu, who she met in Nepal last year. Bishal established the not-for-proďŹ t organisation, Supporting Hands Nepal, which is currently raising funds for a local community in the Sindhupalchowk district to ensure the Nepalese have access to clean water every day – and Stephanie joined as an administrator. “I consider myself to be

an extremely fortunate person in every possible way and I believe my good fortunes should be put to use by helping those less fortunate than myself,� says Stephanie. It’s been one year since a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal, killing nearly 9000 people – and Stephanie says unfortunately there are still thousands of Nepali people living in makeshift shelters with no electricity and poor access to water.

The worst hit

“Sindhupalchowk was the worst hit region, with more than 80,000 homes destroyed and 95 per cent rendered inhabitable,â€? says Stephanie. “The main water source in Barkobot village dried up after the earthquake. “Now the 470 villagers have to collect water from a tiny pipe that literally trickles out – taking more than an hour to ďŹ ll a 20 litre container. This water is for drinking, bathing and cooking.â€?

The couple hopes to raise $70,000 to help 2200 people in Barkobot and neighbouring villages. “All over the country people are struggling to access this water, and even if they can access it, it is not safe to use. “Even here in Kathmandu, the biggest and most developed city in Nepal, the supply of water to household taps has dropped to more than 70 million litres per day, when the demand is more than 400 million litres.�

But despite the hardships, the people just get on with it with humility and grace, says Stephanie. “I like the challenge of living in a developing country. Day-to-day life is so different and you learn to appreciate what you thought were the small things in life – clean water, access to good healthcare, 24/7 electricity and safe roads.� To donate, visit givealittle.co.nz/ Zoe Hunter cause/waterfornepal

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Walking in the moonlight Helen Alice hopes for a clear night for this year’s Papamoa Hills Night Walk. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Papamoa Hills Regional Park is known for its spectacular views across Mount Maunganui and the coastline. But imagine seeing it glow after dark.

The Papamoa Hills Night Walk is a charity event organised by volunteers of the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust.

The Night Walk is in its fourth year but it began after local residents Clare Worden and Tui Hambrook wanted to organise a fundraising event in memory of Tui’s late aunt, Janet Chapman, who died in 2007 from breast cancer.

The night walk starts at the bottom of the Papamoa Hills and goes up to Summerhill recreational trails.

The walk track can’t usually be accessed at this time during winter, but glowing sticks will be lighting the way alongside friendly-faced marshals from Tauranga’s Youth Search and Rescue members to ensure no one makes a wrong turn.

Once you reach the Mongolian Ger hut, walkers will be greeted with live music from local artists, coffee and cake and a chance to rest your legs by a warm fire. What’s more, you’ll be transported back down once you’ve finished gazing at the glowing Bay. Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust service manager Helen Alice is optimistic about the weather. “If it’s a clear night, and of course it will be gorgeous, it’s really close to full moon so the views are stunning.

“We have timeslots for walkers, so a certain number go at each time. The idea is you get that peaceful and beautiful experience.

“With the track marked with glow sticks it’s quite magical – and there’s a few little treats on the way.”

The night walk is on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, although Friday’s walk is now sold-out.

Get your tickets online at www.enteronline.co.nz They cost $25 and all profits will go directly to the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust.

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Dispensing more niceness The power of goodwill – sisters Kristie Purton and Nikki Wilson with Mary Elders. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Don’t be surprised. Because somewhere, sometime soon, when you least expect it, someone will step up and say: “Hi, we are the Cystic Sisters and this one’s on us”.

It could be a flashback to TV’s ‘Candid Camera’ 50 years ago.

But in fact it will be the Cystic Sisters, as they’ve affectionately become known, spreading their very own brand of kindness and goodwill. And awareness.

“Never, never, never, ever!” exclaimed Mary Elders when the sisters stopped her in Chadwick Rd, Greerton, and thrust a posy of flowers into the unsuspecting retired teacher’s hands. Just because they could. And the “never, ever”

was her delight because she had never ever been the recipient of such spontaneous niceness in the street.

“People are usually asking for money and things – not giving.

“But it’s an absolutely lovely, lovely thing to do.”

And that prompted another round of hugs and pecking of cheeks with the cystic sisters.

And it was especially poignant for Mary Elders because, as a teacher, she had lost one of her pupils to the insidious disease.

The Cystic Sisters, Nikki Wilson and Kristie Purton, are again rolling out their 65 days of kind acts to sell their message, to make the world aware of Cystic Fibrosis, the cruel disease that is slowly suffocating them. “So when we go out and start coughing and

sounding crap people aren’t going yuk! So if I go to the gym and start coughing I can explain I have CF and people will understand.”

‘Sixty-five roses’ is what they call their efforts because, said quickly, it sounds like Cystic Fibrosis.

“You don’t forget it then,” says Nikki. Last year the sisters taped coins to a parking machine.

“This treat’s on us,” said the note.

There was a cake delivered to the nurses at Tauranga’s emergency department – the in-and-out of hospital sisters felt they owed the public health system. There were ‘scratchies’ hidden in library books and lollipops and train-ride tickets handed out at Memorial Park.

Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

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At 25,000ft with Bailey and Kiwi He’s a kind of unofficial envoy for Kiwi Regional Airlines, an ambassador at large.

Mount Maunganui College student and aviation nut Bailey Pellow. Photo: Daniel Hines.

“It’s the little Kiwi airline that you can relate to, that you can trust,” says 15-year-old Mount Maunganui College student and aviation nut Bailey Pellow.

His report card follows four months of observing and experiencing Kiwi Air – at the airport, in the air and online.

“To me, that speaks truckloads on how they deal with their customers.”

And if all this smacks of a paid endorsement then it’s time for a declaration of interest.

The airline did flick Bailey a complimentary return ticket to Nelson. It was payback for Pellow advocating for the airline late last year.

One favour deserved another.

“Get that 34-seat twin turbo prop Saab 340-A into Tauranga,” Bailey said on the Facebook page he created to encourage Kiwi Regional Airlines to come to town in late-2015. The fledgling airline had just pulled out of Queenstown and was looking for other opportunities.

“Anything to make it cheaper to fly in and out of Tauranga,” said Bailey.

That’s all history now, and Kiwi flies into town twice a week – and Bailey is well satisfied.

“To think I may have had a tiny part in making that happen is fantastic,” says Bailey. He was proud and excited, and Kiwi Regional Airlines was very grateful.

Dave Macpherson, the airline’s route network and revenue manager posted on Bailey’s Facebook page.

“Bailey, we would like to congratulate you. Here’s a free ticket.” Or words to that effect.

It was a free return trip to Nelson.

“That was quite cool because I wasn’t expecting anything out of it.

“I did it because it was cool to do.”

Recently Bailey took up the Kiwi offer and flitted off to Nelson for four days.

He travelled with Mum and Nana.

He also travelled with a critical eye.

“There were some really nice touches,” says Bailey. Like when he rang to book his seat, the chief executive Ewan Wilson apparently answered his call. “He’s really involved.” Then there’s the ticket, which is not a ticket but a cow tag;

the row letter and seat number on the front and the airline’s logo on the back. “At first I thought it was strange but then I got thinking that it was a neat way to demonstrate they’re a Kiwi airline.”

He had a special shout for ‘Sophie and E’ – the flight attendants who were very slick, courteous, helpful and professional.

“They dispensed sugar cachets with tongs.”

A Tim Tam provided another sugar hit; and in the mind of a young aviation critic that deserves a mention.

“While the 340A is not a new plane, it is still a fantastic ride,” says Bailey. “We ran into some turbulence but we can hardly fault the airline for that.”

The plane was “functionally clean” – vacuumed and wiped down. “And if there was any grime I wouldn’t be curling into a ball because it was unhygienic.”

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For one man it blew into something “that weighed Events then become hazy, woolly – there’s a lot of he heavily on his heart”. said, they said, claim and counter-claim depending on For another, it turned into a beer-battered bonanza who you talk to. There are accusations and innuendo. that made its way, all the way, into the pages of ‘The “But as a genuinely innocent party I was mistreated, Times’ newspaper in England. So it seems. no two ways about it,” says Geoff, who’s been ordered And when the salt and vinegar had settled, one man, to take time out from the bar after he continually a Guinness aficionado at The Crown & Badger had been sent to the “naughty corner” for alleged negativity complained. It seems it wasn’t so much about a bucket of chips but more about how he complained and his and the other main player, the pro-prietor, had sold as many beer-battered fries in one day as he normally sells general attitude.

“Mr Elliot was negative from the moment we took in a week. Then this week Hospitality New Zealand, over and started developing the business,” says owner the voice of the hospitality industry, chimed in firmly Mark Thodey. “He was rude to staff and patrons felt on the side of the proprietor, Mark Thodey. intimidated by his consistently negative attitude.”

“Yes, we do believe the owners of The Crown & “Totally untrue,” says Geoff. “A distorted version of Badger are acting fairly and properly.” reality.” But Mark stops right there. He doesn’t want And “Yes”, said HNZ, the business owner is able to aggravate things. He wants to let it lie. He took to choose which method of product presentation is over The Crown & Badger three months ago; and he best for their business. And in this case The Crown and his partner have focused on improving up the & Badger had decided a gold metal bucket was business to make it a better experience for patrons and appropriate to serve up its beer-battered chips. introducing a new food culture. That involves changes, And yes, the proprietor had every right to ask the like how food is served, like beer-battered chips in a customer in question to stay off the premises. bucket, and that’s not always welcome apparently.

“Such decisions aren’t taken lightly,” says Hospitality However, HNZ had some useful observations New Zealand’s regional manager Alan Sciascia. prompted by this beer-battered stand-off.

“It’s usually only done when a customer becomes “It’s a continual challenge for a business owner unreasonably disruptive or aggressive.” to try and meet public demand particularly when And the customer in this case was Geoff Ellett. differing opinions arise. Sometimes they may change In his case, disruptive and negative were the charges. presentation to meet public demand and at other times Athough Geoff would insist even that unfairly to create a point of difference. Ultimately, the market misrepresents him. It all blew up when Geoff, a will decide whether it’s a good idea.”

10-year regular, bought hot chips at The Crown & Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Badger. But he didn’t want them in a flash bucket

It seemed like a petty squabble, a storm in a bucket of beer-battered chips.

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A rib eye for the dog please?

Stephen and Thom – a man and his dog.

Photo: Daniel Hines.

A man walks into a bar.

No, it’s not a joke.

He orders a steak, a rib eye.

Cooked medium.

Hold the vegetables, hold the mushrooms and hold the jus too.

Just the rib eye steak please – and it must be medium.

Because ‘Thom Yorke of Windsor’ doesn’t like his meat too rare, he doesn’t do trimmings.

And he certainly doesn’t do dead common dog roll.

Thom Yorke – after the Radiohead lead singer – is a 36kg mass of American pitbull terrier and he’s out for a birthday treat. At a restaurant. The Bureta Bar and Eatery.

It’s after dark and he’s perched up like Jacky at an outdoor table.

“Why? Because I love him, that’s

why,” says Stephen Jones. “And the more I learn about humans, the more I love and respect my dog.”

And that’s why the temporarily unemployed Windsor builder is happy to spend $34.50 on a birthday treat for Thom Yorke.

“I thought it was a bit of a wind-up,” says Bureta Bar and Eatery manager Frankie McGuire.

He’s worked the bars between Glasgow and Tauranga and points in between and never seen the like.

“Our maitre d’ may have experienced it in France, where they take dogs to cinemas and restaurants,” admits Frankie.

But Thom Yorke is a pickaxe handle across his broad brow, has an intimidating glare, a bark that could draw blood, a slavering jaw with 325 pounds per square inch of bite and a bad, bad rep. Like all his breed. It’s that stereotyping of

The birthday rib eye at Bureta. the pitbull that reduces Stephen, a 55-year-old adult, to tears. And you wouldn’t think a pitbull owner with a few rough and tough edges would be easily moved.

“Thom’s not mean at all. Nothing mean about him. He has the heart and soul of a beautiful animal.”

It’s a beauty in the eye of the beholder who, in this case, is the adoring owner.

He’s moved to tears and moved to poetry, his own pitbull credo.

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A ‘world class’ act for Waipuna

Will Martin is returning for the Waipuna Hospice fundraising concert on June 17.

“Rebecca’s star quality, beautiful voice and engaging personality have delighted and captivated audiences both here around the globe,” says Trish.

With a repertoire of classical, music theatre and popular contemporary songs, Trish says next Friday’s concert will have broad appeal.

Will Martin is returning for the Waipuna Hospice “We are also fortunate to have secured LBD’s – a fundraising concert at Holy Trinity on June 17. singing group comprising of 12 students from “Will performed at Waipuna Hospice fundraising Tauranga Girls’ College, accompanied by a three-piece concerts back in 2011 and 2012 to capacity audiences backing band. so we are very happy to welcome him back,” says “We are delighted to showcase these talented young Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae. singers and musicians.”

Trish says Will is a talented tenor, and has held the Trish says the hospice needs to raise $2.5 million this record for the youngest man in musical history to top year to provide their extensive range of services and the UK Classical Charts. the concerts have proved to be a very successful and He has performed extensively overseas at the Royal popular way to raise funds.

Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, Rugby World Cup “We are grateful to Harcourts Foundation for their finals, at concerts across the globe, and has produced sponsorship, which ensures every dollar from ticket several albums accompanied by the City of Prague sales benefits Waipuna Hospice and our patients. This Philharmonic Orchestra. will be a fabulous evening so get your tickets now.”

“Will is a great singer and pianist and readily engages A World Class Performance with Will Martin and with the audience throughout his performance.”

Rebecca Nelson is at Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd, Also featuring in the concert is stunning classical at 8pm on Friday, June 17. crossover singer Rebecca Nelson, who has experienced Tickets cost $45 for adults and $25 for students from success in NZ and abroad and has performed with The Waipuna Hospice, Hospice shops, Holy Trinity, or Royal NZ Navy Band. online at www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz

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Students to get freezin’ for a reason Mount Maunganui College sports prefect Caitlyn Lyttle explains what it’s like moments before taking the icy dive, moments before the freezing mid-winter water rushes past her. Caitlyn is taking the college’s

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Students race to the icy cold water at one of Mount Maunganui College’s iconic Polar Bear Plunges.

Polar Bear Plunge for the fifth year running. “The event being held in early-winter is always discouraging but since it is for such a great cause, everyone is willing to push their own problems aside and participate.”

About 150 students Mount Maunganui College will get themselves frosty next Wednesday, as the Polar Bear Plunge is on for its sixth year running. Caitlyn and co-sports prefect Blair McKenzie have organised this year’s commemorative event for Mount Maunganui College, in conjunction with their sports coordinators.

“This year’s event is going to be fun as always,” says Caitlyn. The event is run in memory of people who were close to the school, and to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New

Zealand. “We run the polar bear plunge to recognise the people in the community who have passed away with Leukaemia. Jed Roberts and Harrison Mundy are two of the people who we commemorate for this event as one is an ex-student and Harrison is the son of a former teacher.”

The whole experience is exhilarating from start to finish, says Caitlyn.

“The most satisfying part of the event is getting out of the freezing cold water into warm clothes with a sausage and milo in hand.”

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Smooth sailing ahead There’s smooth sailing ahead for Tauranga’s Hinemoana waka thanks to support from Legacy Trust.

to financially support the project, which has come about thanks to the philanthropy of Katikati’s Dr Simon McDonald.

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On the waka, Garth Webber, with Pat Mohi. Standing next to the waka are Kiri Randall, Mike Savage and Taina Savage.

The trust has gifted just shy of $9000 to the Hawaiki Rising Voyaging Trust that operates the 22-metre, double-hulled sailing waka berthed at Tauranga marina.

Hinemoana is used for sea voyages for 14-18-year-old youth, as part of a youth development concept similar to Spirit of Adventure. Fifteen youth are selected per trip, and the standard length of a voyage is eight days, with Hinemoana generally heading up the Coromandel coastline.

Money was needed for a replacement dingy to ferry people to shore and to manoeuver the waka when required. Legacy Trust is the first community organisation

Trust was established in 2014 with the mission to help youth believe in themselves and feel a sense of belonging. Soon after, the waka, Hinemoana, was purchased by Simon and donated to the trust.

HRV Trust manager Garth Webber says the on-board programme teaches the youth about communal living, the importance of team work and co-operation, problem solving, social communication and self-esteem. “These qualities are imparted via encouragement and the successful completion of the many challenges encountered during the voyage.

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benefits of completing such voyages, including increased resilience to cope with disruptive life events and to develop new protective coping skills that are effective when dealing with future adversity.”

Waka project leader Pat Mohi says the experience of living and working together on a waka creates connections that can last a lifetime, and can change perspectives forever. The youth learn to fish, dive for kaimoana, sail with the wind, navigate, work as a team and experience camaraderie and lifelong learnings, says Pat. They also learn to be away from home, make new friends, cook, clean, and face up to an early-morning swim, and aroundthe-clock shifts, he says.

Mike Savage of Legacy Funerals says Legacy Trust is delighted and thrilled to invest in this youth programme.

“Our desire is to invest in our young people to help them develop into role model citizens within the Tauranga Community and beyond.

“We see this as a worthwhile venture for our Legacy community to assist. To strengthen and support the Hawaiki Rising Voyaging Trust, it is a privilege indeed.

“Our thanks to the Tauranga community for choosing Legacy Funerals. As a result, Legacy Trust is able to make contributions to programmes such as this.”

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Chatting cuts with Garth Bostock Butchery is where it is at if you’re looking for alternative meats. “We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction,” says butchery owner Garth Bostock.

Bostock Butchery owner Garth Bostock.

“We have beef hogget and lamb supplied to us by Sean Brosnahan from Waiotane Farm.

“With the uncertified bio-organic you can see and taste the difference.”

Garth says the fat from this meat is a hard fat, and

unlike the beef you buy today it has a rich red colour.

“In the old days we had to have white fat and pink meat, and anything with yellow fat was frowned upon.” Yellow fat is vitamin A, says Garth, and both vitamin A and D are fat-soluble.

“The beef is Angus, and its genetics can be traced back to the first Angus to be imported from Scotland in the 1800.”

Supplying organic beef bones, chicken carcasses and chicken feet for broth, Garth says 99 per cent of everything they sell is made on-site so they know what’s in it from start to finish.

Bostock’s gluten-free, preservative-free sausages are all made on-site, and their new flavours include a chicken sausage with lemon and herb – “its lovely,” says Garth.

Their corned tongue, ham, smoked chickens, black pudding, and pork pate are all made on-site too.

“Our Himalayan salt corned beef and our wet cure and dry cure bacon all contain no nitrates,” says Garth.

“All our beef and hogget and lamb are hung to improve flavour and tenderness so you don’t have to.

“This is the real butchery, where it’s ready when you buy it.”

Adding extraordinary with truffle As much as we all believe that French food is complicated, the reality is it is really all about the flavour and the quality of the raw ingredients.

This dish shows this in the best way possible – take a humble chicken and elevate it to the ranks of the extraordinary with the addition of one ingredient, in this case fresh truffle, and enjoy.

I can hear the question forming already, where am I supposed to get truffles from?

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You can buy them lightly preserved from France or Italy or, and here’s the exciting bit, you can use New Zealand truffles.

In 1985 Ian Hall, a Dunedin mycologist began research on establishing the Périgord black truffle in New Zealand, with the aim of supplying out-of-season Northern Hemisphere markets.

The roots of young hazel and oak trees were infected with truffle mycelia and in the spring of

1987 two truffières, or truffle plantations, were established in North Otago.

By 1988, truffières were planted in nine other areas of NZ, from North Canterbury to Gisborne.

Five years later, the first truffles appeared in a Gisborne truffière – the first in the Southern Hemisphere.

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By mid-June 1997, the 0.5 hectare truffière had produced 6kg of Périgord black truffles with one tree producing 1.75kg. Some of the truffles were particularly large and weighed 750g or more.

Most culinary enthusiasts have heard of cultivated black truffles but few have actually tasted them.

Truffles are sold by weight and grade and only fresh product is marketed.

Until now, luxury lodges and a handful of restaurants have snapped up the meagre NZ winter yield.

But now that the Gisborne truffière has been joined by truffieres in the Bay of Plenty, Kapiti, Nelson, North Canterbury and Taumarunui, there are more than 100 truffieres of all sizes coming to fruition in NZ. Read Peter’s recipe for truffle poached chicken at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Peace of mind post-operative results

SkinCentre doctors Paul Salmon and Neil Mortimer.

You’ve been diagnosed with a skin cancer on your face, understandably you are concerned. What does the treatment involve and what will you look like afterwards?

Facial skin cancers are more difficult to treat than cancers elsewhere but with the Mohs Surgical technique at the SkinCentre, doctors Paul Salmon

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Normally, excision of skin cancers involves removal of a margin of normal skin in order to try and ensure eradication of the tumour. Mohs surgery, a technique developed in America, allows removal of just the cancerous skin, preserving normal skin and nerves and minimising signs of surgery. Neil and Paul are New Zealand’s leading practitioners of this technique and experts in skin cancer reconstruction with dozens of groundbreaking papers published in international medical journals.

“Being told you have a skin cancer on your face can be a frightening experience,” says Paul. “But with the Mohs technique and our reconstructive skills at the SkinCentre, there is now no need to fear disfigurement in treatment of facial skin cancer.

“The first time you treat a skin cancer is your best chance of treating it,” says Neil.

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Have a say on organ donation system so medical staff are informed if someone has indicated they would like to become a donor.”

Demand for transplants in New Zealand, particularly kidneys, continues to rise while the Kiwi rate of deceased organ donation remains comparatively low Health Minister at 11.8 donors per Jonathan Coleman million population says organ in 2015. transplantation is a The Government life-saving treatment has invested $8 and for people with million in a variety organ failure it’s of initiatives aimed often the only at increasing organ option available. donation and “While we already transplantation, have many of the including support and elements of an education for hospital effective organ staff, work to help donation and overcome cultural transplantation service New Zealand has a rising demand for organ transplants. barriers and donor in New Zealand, we liaison co-ordinators. can do better.

The consultation document follows a “The consultation document sets out a number of Ministry of Health-led review of deceased organ changes which could increase our deceased organ donation rates. Proposals are based on international donation rate.” best practice, local evidence and advice from an This includes raising awareness, standardising the expert advisory group. way hospitals identify potential donors and how The consultation document and details on how to donation is discussed with families, says Jonathan. make a submission are available on the Ministry of “A suggestion as to how we could better support Health website: www.health.govt.nz the hospital team is to improve the driver licence

Consultation has begun on ways to increase New Zealand’s deceased organ donation rates, with demand continuing to rise and demand remaining relatively low.

“Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes” – FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE Friendship is something that should never be taken for granted.

Sometimes being a friend is knowing just when to be silent and when to share, when to hold your friend close and when to let them go in their own direction.

It means being there for each other and being prepared to pick up the pieces when necessary.

Being a friend means allowing your friend to save face even as you help them through the embarrassing times. Friendship

is one of those special gifts that continues to bring surprises and joy the more it evolves and the more you put into it.

What have you done for a close friend lately?

If you’d like to know more about coaching or supervision phone Mary Parker, The F.A.S.T Track Coach, on 07 577 1200 or 021 258 2145, or visit www.coachingtheattitude.co.nz

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The effects of over-styling your hair Over-doing hair can create serious hair loss problems for women.

Known as traction alopecia, over-doing and over-styling is a condition that results from physical damage sustained by the hair.

Such damage may occur as a direct consequence of constant curling, straightening, bleaching, dyeing, teasing, blow-drying and excessive pulling of hair, says SRS Hair Clinics CEO Claudia Sidhu.

SRS has treated thousands of women for hair loss during more than 30 years.

Claudia says excessive use of hair dyes, straighteners and perms can also be major contributing factors to hair loss.

Harsh haircare products bought over the counter can play a part in hair damage too – a situation she likens to using round-up on your lawn.

“To this list we would add poor diet, medications, artificial lighting and environmental factors such as air pollution and over-exposure to harmful UV rays,” says Claudia.

Experts believe one in four women experience some degree of hair loss and the social and psychological impact can be unsettling and stressful.

However, it is never too late to do something about these problems and SRS can advise on how to protect, nourish and grow hair using 100 per cent drug-free natural formulas without using potent chemical applications.

Recent dermatological tests in Germany show SRS hair loss products are completely harmless even in the case of sensitive skin or allergies.

SRS has clinics in Auckland at 15 St Benedicts St, Newton, Tauranga at 73 Sixteenth Ave, and Hamilton at the Anglesea Clinic. For more information, phone 0800 348 616 or visit www.srshairclinic.co.nz

Vitamin E is critical for heart health The greater vitamin E family has a major role in promoting heart health.

There are two groups of vitamin E compounds – tocopherols and tocotrienols. Each comprises of alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocopherols and tocotrienols, making eight in total. We get vitamin E from nuts, seeds, plant oils and brown rice.

The vitamin E family is central to cell protection and helps the repair processes involved with inflamed and blocked arteries and even damaged nerves.

By repairing free radical damage to blood vessels they can help make stiff blood vessels more supple, meaning the heart doesn’t have to work as hard to circulate

blood. This is very important for people with hypertension and high cholesterol.

In the last decade there has been significant research into tocotrienols.

These are powerful antioxidants but have another important function – balancing cholesterol levels by helping to control liver cholesterol production. As a result, tocotrienols have a significant benefit for those with high cholesterol and those with higher heart disease risk. This is great news for people who cannot tolerate statin cholesterol medications or for those who prefer a natural approach.

The US company Carotech makes an

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excellent tocotrienol extract Tocomin from red palm fruit. Other companies then use Tocomin in their formulations.

My favourite natural cholesterolbalancing supplement is Sytrinol, which combines Tocomin with a tangerine extract to make what I believe to be the only natural product to really address the dangers of cholesterol imbalance and general cardiovascular health.

Call me for more information or back issues on this series. Give me a call or email john@abundant.co.nz if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional therapist and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more, go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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Optometry partner welcomed to Bayfair business Since opening its doors in 2008, Specsavers Bayfair has seen an exceptional mix of team members join with different levels of experience.

Glenn Dunkerley, with Ian Buchanan.

Now the store is welcoming its newest addition, optometry partner Ian Buchanan, who will be joining the team of 17 this July.

“We’re excited to have Ian on board. We pride ourselves on being a team of friendly professionals who work hard to meet the eye-care needs of the community, and Ian definitely fits the bill,” says retailer director Glenn Dunkerley.

Ian graduated from Bradford University in the United Kingdom in 2000.

Since then he has practised optometry in an array of different settings, and brings an abundance of knowledge and experience to Specsavers Bayfair.

“I’ve worked in a variety of different

practices and had my own practice in Christchurch from 2006 until this year,” says Ian. “But after the earthquakes, I relocated to Adelaide. I came back to New Zealand to live in Papamoa and I’ve been a locum at Specsavers Mt Maunganui, where Glenn and I chatted about the possibility of a partnership; the rest is history.”

Ian and Glenn have worked together for seven months and have developed a great relationship and team of staff who pride themselves on providing only the best customer service to their patients and customers.

“We strive to make the store a great environment for our staff and customers, and as a result we have long-term staff and a loyal customer base with families coming back to us year after year.”

Specsavers Bayfair is open from 8am7pm Monday to Wednesday, 8am-9pm Thursday-Friday, 8am-6pm on Saturday and 8am-5.30pm on Sunday.

Eating fresh first line of defence against winter bugs It’s winter – and if there is a time of year when eating healthy really counts, it’s now!

According to 5+ A Day, eating well is the first line of defence to keeping winter illness at bay.

Falling temperatures bring a spike in seasonal colds, but the fruit bowl can help to ward off winter illness.

Fresh seasonal fruit provides many vitamins and minerals vital for a healthy immune system.

Kiwifruit, tamarillos and oranges all contain high levels of vitamin C, which, as well as helping to ward off winters colds, is vital in other ways. It helps keep teeth and gums healthy and helps you absorb

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iron. Vitamin C is also vital in the production of collagen, the ‘cement’ that helps build muscles, vascular tissues, bones and cartilage.

Here are some other reasons why kiwifruit, tamarillos and oranges are essential eating this winter.

Potassium is found naturally in kiwifruit. This mineral is essential for the proper functioning of your cells, including your nerves.

It also helps maintain normal muscle function.

Tamarillos, formerly known as tree tomatoes, come in two varieties – red and yellow.

They offer a range of health

benefits, mainly due to antioxidants they contain. Tamarillos are low fat, hence an important part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Replacing highcalorie snacks with fruit, like tamarillos, can help you lose weight, then keep it off.

Tamarillos are a good source antioxidants that protect against free radicals and other reactive oxidants. It is thought antioxidants can help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and cataracts. Vitamin A plays a role in maintaining vision, immune function and skin health.

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It is also important for bone metabolism and production of blood cells.

One serving of tamarillo provides 15 per cent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A.

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Facing your financial reality Great deals to be had Achieving financial success is something we all think about. And for each of us, that success is different.

It’s not based entirely on your income but more on achieving your short, medium and long-term financial goals. Undertaking this process also means facing up to your financial reality.

Financial reality is taking a good look at yourself and understanding not just where money comes from and is spent, but also your behaviour or psychology towards it. Some people are shoppers, who tend to be satisfied emotionally when shopping or buying. Some are savers, who naturally save without conscious effort. And some are plodders, who seem to not care too much

whether spending or saving – or, they could be a combination of both. There’s no point creating a no-spending budget for a person with a shopper personality, it’s just not going to work; and being happy is a factor in being financially successful.

Reviewing your last three months’ bank statements is a good place to begin to understand where your money is spent. From that you’ll gain a good picture of your behaviour or psychology towards it. Knowing both these points starts to give you control over your money, rather than your money having control over you.

And facing your financial reality becomes the first step to gaining your financial success.

Grant McQuoid and Mike Morgan of Near New Cars.

With economical confidence high in New Zealand, the new and used car market has been breaking sales records year-on-year.

And this year is sure to be no exception, says Near New Cars’ Mike Morgan.

Grant McQuoid with Mike as his business partner have recently opened Near New Cars – a new and used car yard on Hewletts Rd. Grant, a former Bay of Plenty Steamers and Waikato Chiefs player and successful local businessman, along with wife Cherie decided Mike was the best man for the job of managing this new venture.

Mike has been selling new and used cars in the Bay of Plenty for more than one decade and says Near New Cars is offering Tauranga something different.

“Tauranga doesn’t need another used

car yard, however there is no one else doing what we are,” says Mike.

“All of our vehicles are NZ new and aged between six and 18 months and we are independent so we don’t have to pay franchise tax.

“So great deals are to be had with savings of thousands on the price of new cars – hence the name.”

Mike says Near New Cars is also keen to buy any reasonably late model NZ new cars from the public.

“Trade-ins are welcome and we have finance available.”

They’re currently offering a free gift for readers who test drive a car, and an extra treat for those that end up purchasing.

“Mention this article when you purchase a car and we’ll include a free $500 fuel card as part of the deal!

So pop in and see us sometime soon,” says Mike.

Waste minimisation fund open Groups behind projects that reduce, reuse or recycle can now apply for a financial boost with the region’s Waste Resources Advisory Group fund now open.

Annually, the $50,000 fund is administered by Bay of Plenty Regional Council and any group with a project that promotes and progresses the Regional Waste and Resource Efficiency Strategy goals can apply.

In its third year, the WRAG fund is to support several projects which offer new, innovative or collaborative ways to manage or reduce waste and benefit communities in the Bay of Plenty.

A project will be more likely to receive funding if other co-funding sources are established.

BOPRC senior project implementation officer Reece Irving says there are a heap of clever waste minimisation ideas being actioned right across the Bay. “Too many recyclable or reusable goods are going into our landfills.

“This fund aims to give groups who are turning these statistics around a boost.” For more information or to apply, visit www.boprc.govt.nz/WRAG or phone 0800 884 880.

Applications close Friday, July 1.

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Use your outdoor area during winter Archgola Bay of Plenty has all your awning and outdoor curtain needs covered.

New owner Darren Peattie says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to help you get your outdoor area ready for winter.

The canopies and curtains â&#x20AC;&#x153;go hand-inhand,â&#x20AC;? says Darren. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once people get the canopies up they tend to want the curtains as well, to enclose the area.â&#x20AC;?

Canopies and outdoor curtains are great for the colder months â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to keep the weather out of your outdoor area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are perfect for winter,â&#x20AC;? says Darren. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re great for wind and rain protection because people with outdoor furniture and barbecues want the canopies and outdoor

curtains to cover and protect these. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They also make the area usable all year round. So when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold and raining outside it just makes it into a much more livable space. The curtains are available in clear PVC or mesh fabrics.â&#x20AC;?

Darren says you can also get in early for UV and sun protection during summer and beat the Christmas rush.

Archgola Bay of Plenty is offering a $1 deposit on their ďŹ nance options for the month of June, and all purchases are interest-free for 15 months, says Darren.

Darren has years of experience in the awnings trade, and knows the Bay area well.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lived in Tauranga for 20 years, and says he and his young family love it here.

So for all your outdoor canopy and awning needs, give Darren a call.

Archgola BOP franchise owner Darren Peattie.

Construction tour to build trade careers take 1000 students nationwide around key locations in the construction industry.

BCITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chief executive Warwick Quinn says the tour is to showcase the building and construction industry to students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a huge demand for more apprentices in the industry. While we currently have around 9500 apprentices across all trades under BCITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coverage, the industry needs at least 3000 more than this to meet demand.â&#x20AC;?

The tour will introduce students to opportunities of

More than 40 Tauranga students will get a reallife look at the building trade next month, which aims to hammer home the message the industry needs more apprentices.

The Building and Construction Training Organisation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; known as BCITO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is bringing its Big Construction Tour to town on July 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a location yet to be conďŹ rmed. But the

BCITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chief executive Warwick Quinn. nationwide tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in its second year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has grown substantially, with 22 cities taking part. And this year more than 50 buses will

the building and construction industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be shown why a career in construction is a fantastic path.

The event also provides a chance for students to connect with industry leaders who may be their future employers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;BCITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Construction Tour is a fantastic way to show young people what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to work in a trade environment and to showcase the opportunities that working in the building and construction industry has to offer right now, which are plentiful,â&#x20AC;? says Warrick.

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Safe and gentle blind cleaning technique If you want your blinds clean, really clean, then Tony Baker from BOP Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning is the man for you.

through the water, creating millions of microscopic bubbles that implode – “literally sucking the surface clean,” says Tony.

“Ultrasonic is a powerful, yet gentle cleaning process that does not require physical contact, scrubbing or harsh chemicals.”

The cleaning process is known

Tony says ultrasonic technology is the most hygienic way to clean your blinds, and the method is suitable for places that must be germ-free.

“Ultrasonic technology is used in all hospitals, dental surgeries and optometrists as part of the sterilisation process.

“It is also used in many other industries that require a precision clean to remove dirt dust, grime, mould and bacteria,” says Tony.

It works by placing the blinds in an ultrasonic tank of hot water.

BOP Ultrasonic The tank then emits Blind Cleaning will do sound waves that travel the dirty work for you.

as cavitation, and Tony says it’s a gentle yet effective cleaning method. “Cavitation has the ability to not only clean the surfaces of items, but also penetrate into the difficult to clean internal and crevice areas.

“Ultrasonic cleaning will not scratch, pit or damage items

Researching building better housing A new research project will look into how innovation and technology can be better adopted by and embedded into the New Zealand building industry.

The Better Homes, Towns and Cities National Science Challenge – aimed at developing better housing and urban environments – is the last of the 11 national science challenges to be launched and will receive funding of up to $47.9 million during a 10-year period.

Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Joyce

says the science challenge will look at how our built environment can be better designed to reflect the impact of modern technologies on how we live, and to lift the quality of life of New Zealanders.

“It will bring engineers, scientists, and social researchers together to benefit from each other’s expertise and resources, and work on practical solutions that bring long-term transformational benefits for New Zealanders in how our homes, towns and cities function.”

Some initial research examples include making design decisions that raise the comfort and functionality of buildings, while lowering operational costs; and investigating how configuration of infrastructure, streets, public spaces, urban blocks and a range of housing types impact on people’s lives and wellbeing.

Other examples are developing new methods to acquire and use crowdsourced data that can inform decisions to improve the wellbeing of citizens and the quality of their built environment.

And identifying successful Maori community housing initiatives that could provide a model for urban and semi-urban development.

For further information on the challenge, see www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/scienceinnovation/national-science-challenges

the way that conventional cleaning methods do.” Ultrasonic blind cleaning removes dust, dirt, bacteria, bug stains, grease and grime as well as odours from cooking, pets and cigarettes, and is a safe and gentle

blind cleaning technique. Tony says they will come and do the dirty work for you.

“Nobody likes cleaning blinds, but with the ultrasonic blind cleaning method, everybody likes the results.”

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House building leading the boom in the Bay House building continues to boom in both Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty with consents numbers for the first five months of 2016 well clear of last year’s record-breaking statistics.

Consents issued in 2016 are continuing to track very well for both Tauranga City Council and Western

Bay of Plenty District Council. For the five months to May 2016, both local authorities issued the highest value of

consents than in any year since Priority One records commenced in 2003.

Tauranga City Council recorded $310 million in consents issued for the five-month period, which is 39 per cent more than the previous high in 2015.

Meanwhile, WBOPDC issued $105.7 million in consents, which is 50 per cent more than their previous high in 2007.

Consents for the combined sub-region are valued at $415.68 million for the five-month period, which is 49 per cent more than the combined previous high recorded in 2015.

House-building is leading the boom. The total value of Tauranga City consents in May was $66.5 million. Single dwelling consents were valued at $41.4m, and numbered 112, ahead of last month’s 90 and also an increase on the 79 consents issued in May 2015. The two-year high is still 136 consents, which were issued in October 2015.

The total number of house consents for May was 268, again ahead of April’s 203 and the 216 consents issued in May 2015. The two-year high was 289 consents, which were issued in October

Building is still booming in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.

2015, while the lowest number during the same period was 138 consents issued in April 2015.

Commercial consents issued by Tauranga City Council last month were worth $19.2m, less than April’s $24.3m but slightly ahead of the $18.5m issued in May 2015.

There were four $1 millionplus commercial consents issued last month; for five dwellings at Pacific Coast retirement village, valued at $1.1m; the fit-out of the IRD offices at 36 Cameron Rd, worth $1.2m; a warehouse for Kiwibus at Tauriko, at $2.6m; and a warehouse/office development at

Tauriko, costing $4m.

The number of commercial consents was 37, which is an increase on 24.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council issued the highest value of building consents in May, with $29.5 million, than in any other month since Priority One commenced records in 2003.

During May the Western BOP also set new two-year records for the number of consents issued in a month, with 162, the number of consents for residential new builds, at 51, and the value of consents for residential new builds, totaling $18.9 million.

Thinking of our themed street names Recently, I’ve become aware that many subdivisions are themed with regards to their street names.

Pyes Pa is a great example of themed streets. In one area birds are clearly on trend. Blue Bell Rise, Kakapo Place, Condor Drive and Dove Place.

I expect to see dove coats and bird feeders adorning the streets, but in the interest of bird safety and the prevalence of cats, I suspect it was a wise move to keep the bird theme limited to the street names only.

Then there’s the wine district of Merlot Drive and Sauvignon Place. I’m not sure why only two streets are dedicated to popular wines. Perhaps future expansion will see Riesling Rise, Chardonnay Court and Pinot Noir Place? However, as drinking and driving is strongly discouraged I don’t think we will see Champagne Drive anytime soon.

In the area of Bayfair we have a botanical theme.

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Just reading these names fills me with the joys of spring. But as a hayfever sufferer, I’m not sure it’s a great location for me to reside.

However, I have to say I feel that Twelve Acre Woods’ two street names are underwhelming. Contour Ave and Jarrah Park Place.

Where’s the nod to AA Milnes wonderful characters?

You could have Christopher Crescent and Pooh Place. Actually scrap that idea.

Thinking of these themes I’ve decided one could use parenting as a theme for future subdivisions.

There would be Mummy Mall, Daddy Drive, Hangry Highway – that’s hungry and angry combined – Mr Nobody Alley because no one spilt the milk all over the bench, Where Way – where is my...? Plus Not My Turn Terrace and Silent Street. This is the dangerous street in the neighbourhood.

So I look forward to new themes being rolled out as our great city grows.

Let’s keep it fun and interesting. Perhaps public submissions could be taken?

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Motorised blinds from Bay Blinds Schools, offices, and commercial workplaces can have the most demanding requirements for window coverings.

Lead installer, Mark McGarva, fitting motorised roller blinds into high windows at a recent commercial project.

Modern commercial buildings are known for having large windows, yet we know they’re often hard to access due to furniture and height from the ground. Motorised roller blinds from Bay Blinds offer the perfect solution.

Bay Blinds is a market leader in the manufacture of motorised roller blinds. Recognising a growing need for automation, Bay Blinds sought out suppliers of blind motors from around the world.

“Our requirements were simple – they had to be hard wearing and reasonably priced. We now import a range of blind motors direct from the manufacturers that

will suit every situation. ” Most motorised blinds run off mains power. “During the build phase many designers now allow for wiring to be pre-installed exactly for this purpose, but more often than not we are installing into existing windows.

“If wiring is a problem we’ve still got you covered; with battery packs and solar panels becoming increasingly popular.” Once installed, the blinds are then controlled by remote, wall switch, or even a phone app. This removes the need for hand operation by chains, which can be undesirable – for example, for safety reasons in schools, or impractical in very high windows.

If you’re looking for a way to cover windows in those complex commercial situations, give Bay Blinds a call today.

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No one’s cutting the home television cord While many think mobile phones are killing the need for televisions in the home, a study shows the box is being used for other entertainment and Kiwis still love lounging around watching shows on TV. The latest New Zealand MultiScreen Report found 3.2 million New Zealanders aged 10-plus – or 84 per cent – are viewing more than 23 hours a week of broadcast TV through their sets.

In comparison Kiwis spend 15 hours per week using the internet. The report also reveals 26 per cent of Kiwis watch TV content through other devices – not a TV set – in an average week.

Besides the TV set, the most viewing popular devices are desktops/laptops on 39 per cent, smartphones with 27 per cent and tablets with 18 per cent.

Mobile phones and Smart TVs had the biggest year-on-year growth.

Nielsen NZ executive director Caroline Atford says New Zealanders sitting in front of the telly aren’t planning on cutting the chord any time soon.

“Savvy content providers have recognised supplementing traditional TV by integrating content across connected devices delivers to consumer demand to watch content anytime, anywhere, on any screen.”

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Battle of wills on Chapel St.

Merge like a zip…maybe The New Zealand Road Code recommends merging like a zip. After a car in one lane has gone, a car in the other lane goes. And so on and so on. Merge like a zip.

A simple but effective concept.

But in this case, the zip slider’s damaged or the teeth aren’t aligned. The zip isn’t working properly and could be broken.

“Look to be fair, when I first arrived here 11 years ago, Tauranga drivers weren’t at all good at merging,” says Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion.

“We have improved significantly but with the traffic volumes that are forecast, we will need to improve even more.”

Ian was speaking up after motorists using a merging lane off Otumoetai’s Maxwells Rd to get into Chapel St at peak hour each morning complained about “a battle of wills” with drivers already on Chapel St. “Every morning as I try to merge into the Chapel St traffic from the merging lane, my fenders, in fact the whole blind side of my car is threatened by some impatient under-passer who simply doesn’t have it in their nature to let you merge like a zip,” said one Maxwells Rd user.

“They won’t slow down to let you in. They even accelerate to underpass. But they get their

comeuppance a couple of hundred metres down the street when they not only have to slow down but stop at traffic lights.”

The Senior Sergeant has his own thoughts on it.

“What seems to happen is vehicles coming out of a right turn don’t have time to get their speed up to merge effectively. As a consequence motorists in the left lane are more reluctant to merge because they have to slow down.” But, he says, there needs to be give and take.

“There needs to be courtesy and both parties need to get it sorted. The purpose of that lane is so traffic can merge effectively without disrupting traffic flow.

“So merge like a zip. Simple.” Perhaps the merge lane is too short?

“That’s a possibility but I haven’t done any measurements.” Perhaps there should be signs?

“People become desensitised to signs. We have ‘Stop’ signs, big red signs bearing the word ‘Stop’.

You would think everyone would see a ‘Stop’ sign but not everyone does,” says the Senior Sergeant.

Eleven years ago, he says, people weren’t considerate on our roads.

“But out of necessity, because of traffic flows, they are becoming more considerate. And courtesy is infectious. If a driver is courteous to me, I am more likely to be courteous to someone else.”

And he says as traffic flows increase in Tauranga, people will have to be more considerate “exactly like Auckland drivers are”.

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Safety on the roads for motorbikes Western Bay Riding School is offering a new motorcycle safety course for any and every skill-level of rider.

Motorcycle instructor Chris Welch is offering the Ride Forever courses for as low as $20 for a full day of interactive training.

“Every Saturday we offer an eight-hour training day to motorbike riders,” says Chris. Your riding ability and level of experience will determine which course is best suited for you, and Chris says she can help with deciding.

“Starting out or returning riders should attend the bronze course, intermediate riders should attend the silver course.”

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costs $20, and the gold or silver courses cost $50 per rider.

“Our instructors are highly qualified and will explain in simple terms the techniques that you need to upskill.”

Chris and her team will teach you how to control your bike at a slow speed, how to perform safe Instructor Chris Welch directing U-turns with your David Wathall on a training course. feet up, emergency stops, cornering correctly and many more useful techniques, says Chris. Duncan Tindall completed the silver course at the end of May, before sitting and passing his full licence test.

“Before I went on the course, I thought it was all going to be about how to drive your bike at 10km an hour.

“What it turned out to be was a lot more about riding confidently, and how to actually ride properly rather than riding slowly, about understanding how the bike works, and understanding how what I do influences how the bike behaves, then learning how I can get where I want to go safer and Instructor more enjoyably.”

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Roadworks underway in the Bay New Zealand Transport Agency contractors are back on Bay of Plenty roads following a long weekend roadworks moratorium – so motorists need to plan ahead to avoid delays.

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Major projects include the Te Puna roundabout – and drivers are likely to encounter speed restrictions and traffic management on state highways around the region.

NZTA journey manager Nigel D’Ath says roadworks scheduled to start or are underway are detailed below “to help people plan ahead when travelling”.

Contractors are carrying out ‘mill and fill’ works on SH2 near Snodgrass Rd from June 19-22.

The work is digging up a section of road and layering hot asphalt to repair the road surface – and will be undertaken each night from 7pm to reduce

the impact on traffic. Drivers are urged to adhere to speed restrictions and traffic management in place.

On SH2, contractors have started stage one of the Te Puna roundabout project which includes surveying and locating services such as power, water, stormwater and sewerage.

The work is mainly offline and isn’t expected to significantly impact traffic in the short term.

Construction will get underway in September.

Work on the Paengaroa roundabout requires motorists to drive with extra care. A 50km/h speed restriction and lane closures are in place while contractors plant vegetation. Work is expected to take about two weeks but is weather dependent.

And the SH29/Takitimu Drive and SH36/ Taurikura Drive roundabouts are being upgraded during the next two months. Tauranga City Council’s contractor is carrying out works and speed restrictions, lane closures and occasional stop-go traffic management will be in place at times.

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Best investment since harbour bridge Re: Tauranga museum plan pie in the sky (The Weekend Sun, June 3).

This possibility of a museum for the city must become an absolute requirement.

So it will cost $25 million? To be realistic it will be much more.

It will be the best investment Tauranga will make since our harbour bridge!

However, this time it will boost our community because it will be an enormous tourist and local facility asset.

We are told 30,000 artefacts are in storage - this is minimal.

I can guarantee at least double this amount sits in established Tauranga homes.

Since the destroying of our town hall on designated Maori land for

Have your say about precious reserve Proposed changes to the Precious Family Reserve in Omokoroa would, in my opinion, be a much welcomed improvement.

The now difficult, cattle-race track, accessed at present only by service vehicles and the walking public, who chance an accident happening, is to be replaced by a more welcome vehicular roadway, the surface being unknown.

The savings in ground maintenance costs and money raised from the sale of only ‘a part’ of this reserve could offset some council debt/ expenditure.

It would mean that all – including those with mobility issues – could then access another beautiful part of Omokoroa which only the ‘selfish’ few can now access. Remember, being tidal, the most popular time of use would centre around high tide.

If like me, you, agree with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s decision - please don’t be apathetic and do nothing. That is why minority groups are taking over - let council know you support them before June 15 on this matter. Access to reserves should be for everyone not just the mobile.

A Sandel, Omokoroa.

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all Tauranga residents, as a town centre, now we can rectify this past tragedy. So dear Tauranga - bring it on and let it happen.

A Wicksteed, Bellevue.

Abolishing our Parliament’s Maori seats won’t happen Re: ‘No room for race-based seats on our council’ (The Weekend Sun, May 27).

R Paterson’s letter correctly states the majority view as to Maori local body representation.

It shouldn’t be a gift, but earned through the normal democratic process. Stand...and be elected or not.

He also mentions abolishing the Maori parliamentary seats is ‘technically still on National’s bucket list’. In that he is wrong.

On August 22, 2014, in response to my query as to when they would be doing that, Tauranga MP Simon Bridges replied (in part): “it [National] would not seek to remove the Maori seats without the consent of the Maori people”. How stupid and pointless is that kind of an election pledge? On that basis it will never happen.

Wouldn’t it be a good idea if the rest of us were asked if we consented to paying tax? If we didn’t, we are exempt!

G Allan, Tauranga City.

The junk of the housing boom I understand the term ‘junk mail’ refers to any printed matter – with the exception of registered newspapers – placed in a letterbox and isn’t personally addressed to a resident of that address.

I’m happy to record the contractors who deliver junk mail take notice of the ‘No Junk Mail’ sign on my letterbox.

So why then do a class of people termed ‘real estate agents’ feel they have the right to ignore this sign and place their postcard-type promotional bumph in my letterbox at least three times a week?

This isn’t an occurrence peculiar to my area. Friends elsewhere in the city have confirmed the same situation exists where they live. It’s an invasion of my privacy and I suggest that anyone else affected by this problem do as I have started to do.

Write ‘Junk Mail’ on it with an indelible marker pen and deliver it to the nearest branch of the real estate firm. Either give it to the receptionist or shove it under the door if it is after-hours.

R Stewart, Otumoetai.

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Wake up and smell the traffic fumes Eleven fatalities on our roads during Queen’s Birthday weekend is a tragedy.

Whoever is in charge of policing our roads has got to wake up and smell the traffic fumes.

Farting about issuing tickets on long weekends from stationary check points is probably one of the main reasons for such mayhem on the road.

Mobile policing is what we need, to come across idiots doing 140km/hr and upwards instead of some poor old granny doing 55km/hr-105km/hr.

Mucking about seeking out those doing four kilometres above the speed limit is an irresponsible method of road transport

management and is tantamount to manslaughter when someone dies on the rode because half the Police force are sitting or standing round holding a camera when possibly had they been mobile accidents could have been prevented.

One wonders why the Police management team think driving at five kilometres above the speed limit is deadly on a holiday period but okay to go even faster than that for the rest of the year?

And again, why was five kilometres above the speed limit okay on the Thursday before the long weekend but deadly the next day? Come on the manage team, wake up and smell the traffic fumes and free our valuable Police team from mucking about and do more real Police work.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

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NZ should get strict on child poverty Child poverty is a terrible thing but one has to ask, why is it that people continue to breed when they know they do not have the means to properly look after their offspring? A case in point is the woman shown on TV, who is homeless and has moved with her 10 children into her brother’s house.

This shows a total lack of care and responsibility for the future of these children. Where is/are the father/s?

What contribution is he - or they - making towards the upbringing of these children? Yet there are those who have the cheek to blame the Government for their plight. It’s not the Government’s fault if women continue

to have children when they cannot give them a safe, loving home.

Unfortunately, we live at a time when the mentality seems to be that the Government will provide with benefits.

How much taxpayer money via benefits does the woman with 10 kids receive?

And what of the future of those children - money for their education, uniforms, books - to say nothing of food and medical care. There are far too many abused children in CYF care.

Perhaps draconian measures are needed to put a stop to children being born into impoverished homes by making it necessary to prove, after two children, you have the means and love to increase your brood?

M Brooks, Pyes Pa.

Housing - will chucking money around work?

My very word! What a lesson we have just had. The news report that 76 per cent of voters think we have a housing crisis and that 62 per cent of National voters think the same, was fascinating.

Up until then, National has been ignoring all the sings and steadfastly remaining true to their hype.

Then overnight, indeed and almost like over day, they suddenly woke up and agreed with us and started chucking our money around, like there’s never going to be a tomorrow.

What a crying shame things have got to, when the only way to make politicians see sense is to frighten them silly with it and the possible consequences of their precious voting support going against them.

And pray heaven that this solution won’t be the same as ‘Here’s money to move to Christchurch’, which was also not the brightest idea in the world. But who cares? There’s plenty more where that came from. Just keep spending it.

R McGuinness, Tauranga.

Do you have a leaky home?

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To give time for an assessment to be undertaken, applications should be with MBIE by 27 June 2016.

Go to building.govt.nz/FAP for more information or to apply for financial assistance.

Looking good and feeling much, much better The Look Good Feel Better roadshow outside Mitre 10 in Tauranga was a great experience. The volunteer makeover demonstrators not only made us look good, they showed us how to maintain the look. Many companies which donated make-up and skincare and other products, just blessed us.

Cancer needs to be a health issue

everyone should feel comfortable talking about, as it demystifies it. Being able to talk to people about cancer diagnosis helps us ‘normalise’ our treatment.

If you don’t know what to say to your partner, family member, friend, etc – all you need to do is, say to them: ‘Is there anything I can do for you?’.

L Allwood, Tauranga City.

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Oropi School to get two new classrooms With about $53.5 million announced to be invested in school property in Tauranga, Hamilton and Hawke’s Bay as part of Budget 2016, local schools are grateful for the much-needed cash injection.

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Education Minister Hekia Parata made the announcement at Welcome Bay School in Tauranga on June 3, including $18 million for a new school in the Pyes Pa area with a planned roll of 650, and $2.5 million for six roll growth classrooms in Tauranga.

Oropi School, Welcome Bay School and Maungatapu School will split the $2.5 million cash injection and will all receive two new classrooms.

Oropi School principal Andrew King says the new classrooms are definitely needed in their school following a continual roll growth.

“We’ve had a lot of growth since 2010 and our roll has more than doubled. In 2010 we had 120 kids and now we have 250 – and I don’t see that stopping.

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Oropi School principal Andrew King. of the region and they’ve seen that it doesn’t seem like the growth will stop anytime soon.

“It was a need, it was a definite need that I had highlighted at the end of last year,” says Andrew.

Hekia says the significant investment

the National-led Government is investing more than $20 million in school property in the region is great news for Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty.

This includes a new school in the Pyes Pa area, which will cater for families in Pyes Pa, The Lakes and other nearby suburbs.

I’ve met with several local principals and have been in discussions with them about their growing rolls and what was needed to help them.

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addition to the new school at Pyes Pa, there will be two new classrooms each at Welcome Bay School, Oropi School and Maungatapu School.

Other schools including Pillans Point Primary and Matua Primary have already had provisions made for new classrooms.

This idea of planning ahead and ensuring we can manage our population growth was also behind the Government’s release of the draft National Policy Statement of Urban Development Capacity last week.

Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty area has a projected population growth of 15.1 per cent by 2023, second only to Auckland.

The statement would require councils to ensure there is sufficient land supply for housing and business to match this projected growth, which will help to address issues around housing affordability.

This is one of my main priorities as your local Member of Parliament, and I’m confident we can work with Local Government to ensure we have longterm solutions.

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Why would we destroy our planet?

As we see the destruction happening, our world is spiraling downwards at an alarming rate.

And it’s hard to understand why mankind is obsessed with destroying our planet, with people designing bigger and more efficient killing machines, chemical warfare; and the sexual revolution where anything goes.

What a price mankind is about to pay, no boundaries or restraints.

Just look at the ram-raid robberies causing thousands of dollars in damages for a few

cigarettes – it’s anarchy.

And it’s interesting the Bible predicts that the condition of men’s hearts will be lovers of self, utterly self-centred, lovers of greedy desires for wealth at any cost to others; the list goes on.

These are the signs of the times. But we are a little protected in NZ, compared to the rest of the world. But you can see the decline setting in – crime

Let’s be open to giving thanks Last weekend was Queen’s Birthday weekend and we know this is not the actual birthday date of the Queen – it is actually April 21 – but rather a date we’ve set aside to remember her majesty.

Just as people remember us on our birthdays and make us feel special with a card, gift or maybe even a special meal.

As part of the process there are the Queen’s birthday honours in which titles and status are assigned to people as recognition of the work they have done in sport, community or philanthropy.

While some may struggle with the idea of giving honours such as this, I think it is one way of acknowledging people’s efforts for their community and as well as saying ‘thank you’ to them for what they have done.

Sometimes as New Zealanders we are

not good with acknowledgements and giving thanks, but it is still a good thing to do even if it does run against our national culture.

In many churches we celebrate the Lord’s Supper or communion – and in that way we are celebrating and giving thanks for the sacrifice of God’s son, the Lord Jesus Christ, through his death on a cross for our wrongdoing.

And in one way bestowing on Jesus the honour and thanks for the work he has done for us.

But in all walks of life – even outside of any royal accolades – let’s be open to giving thanks to others and honouring them for what they have done to benefit others. Maybe it would encourage others to rise to greater things and do more to help the community and those in need.

Stephen Tyrrell, South City Baptist Church Tauranga

is at an all-time high, prisons are overflowing.

Should we be worried as Christians? Definitely not.

It is totally predicted and we know where we are going, and God’s love and protection abounds toward us. But sitting on the fence is dangerous; nowadays it could be a monorail.

Pastor Rod Collins, Living Word Faith Church

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Singing puppets tell of Te Ao This winter James Webster and Hinemoa Jones will be presenting Tauranga residents with one of the traditional Maori creation stories using karetao – Maori puppets.

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Matariki Festival include Cultural Connections - a two-day workshop focusing on the key historical and contemporary issues relating to Tauranga, a Sand Dune restoration and planting event will be led

by Coastcare NZ, and a collaborative exhibition by local artists.

And there’s plenty more happening – for more information, visit www.matarikifestival.org.nz

As part of the Matariki Festival running through June and July, James and Hinemoa will share the story of Te Ao – the world – according to Ranginui and Papatuanuku, the Maori earth mother and sky father, and James Webster and his seven their five children. karetao puoro. Photo: Norman Heke.

Five of the seven beings represent a different traditional Maori instrument, and the karetao representing each of the beings are instruments, creating a spectacular show, says Hinemoa.

“Rangi and Papa – earth mother and sky father – are based on classical karetao forms.” James has a background in Maori music and carving, and spent nine years carving the puppets.

He and Hinemoa then spent four years honing and perfecting the story and the performance, and now they’re ready to bring it to the public.

Te Ao will be performed twice on June 14 – from 1pm and from 6pm. The show runs for about 45 minutes and is filled with Maori chants, prayers, and songs, accompanied by an English narration.

Other events during the

Stage Challenge & J Rock return Thirteen Bay of Plenty schools will battle it out at Baycourt Theatre when the annual Stage Challenge and J Rock competitions return to Tauranga on June 16-17.

The competitions offer young Kiwis the chance to showcase their skills in dance, drama and design, while promoting key messages like attending

class regularly, goal-setting, staying fit and healthy, and having fun without tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.

Event manager Hazel Reid says Stage Challenge and J Rock also provide a platform for young people to develop resilience, confidence and also builds and self-esteem. To learn more, visit: www.stagechallenge.co.nz

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United hunting for a much-needed win on Saturday then a Chatham Cup match against Bay Olympic, which the side lost 1-0 on Monday.

United currently sit at the bottom of the division table on 10 points equal with Bay Olympic, Forrest Hill Milford and Melville United.

Eastern Suburbs is the division leader with 25 points followed by Onehunga Sport on 22 points and Central United and Birkenhead United rounding off the top three with 21 points apiece.

In the other matches in the round Melville United host Bay Olympic, Forrest Hill go up against Western Springs, Eastern Suburbs battle it out against Hamilton Wanderers, Birkenhead United take on East Coast Bays, Central United play Glenfield Rovers and Three Kings United has the bye.

Tauranga City United’s Tauranga City United match against Jordan Culpepper – honest Onehunga Sports kicks off 2.45pm this Sunday, and tough.

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Tauranga City United will be looking to go one better in the next round of the Northern Regional Football League when they take on Onehunga Sports this Sunday.

Tauranga City United Blues managed a 1-1 draw against Glenfield Rovers at home at the weekend but take on the second-placed team in the division again at Links Ave, with the homeside desperate for a win.

It’s been a gradual reversal of form for the side who are still finding their legs in the premier division.

United hasn’t won a game since its 2-1 win over Bay Olympic back in round four.

However, the side has shown plenty of character and in the last couple of weeks they have been unfortunate not to get a win.

Queen’s Birthday weekend was a busy one for the Blues, having to play a premier division match

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patronage supported.” The works of 18 artists appear in the collection and will be supplemented by a selection of Cheryl’s work from the Paddy Lamington goes to Town exhibition which was displayed at the The Oliver Collection gallery during May. features more than 80 Elliot says to celebrate ceramic works, the free exhibition plus a number they’re hosting of paintings a morning tea and handmade where art lovers prints created can peruse by recognised the collection New while enjoying Zealand and a cup of tea international or coffee and artists. nibbles on “The works Saturday, were collected predominantly Artworks from The Oliver Collection by Di June 18, from

by Cheryl, Conway, Helen Perrett, Fiona Tunnicliffe, 10am.

“There won’t with help from Bronwyn Cornish, Wailin Elliott and an be any formal her husband unknown artist. curator talks Bill, from the or anything like that; it’ll be a nice, 1980s up until her death in 2013,” casual affair where we’ll give people a says Zeus Gallery owner Elliot Mason.

“The collection reflects an artist’s eye; rundown of the collection person-toperson,” says Elliot. and while many are whimsical and The Oliver Collection is on display humoured like Cheryl’s own work, for free at Zeus Gallery, Marsh St, the collection isn’t without a sense from June 9-30. For more information, of intensity and serious overtones visit: www.zeusgallery.co.nz displayed by the career artists their

Crown & Badger Friday 9pm til late - One One One Saturday 9.30pm til late – Piston Broke Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 12 – Take 2 5-8pm Jazz & easy listening acoustic duo Mount RSA Friday 10 – Tussock 7.30pm.

Saturday 11 – Sparx 7.30pm.

Sunday 12 – 2na 4.30pm.

The Entertainers Club Tauranga Citizens Club (upstairs) Sunday 12 – The Jews Brothers Band 5-8pm.

Swing, gypsy, Celtic, blues – you name it. Over the top and fabulous The Matua Wednesday 15 – “A Taste of Your Music”. Come along with chord sheets and sing with the band. 7.30pm start.

Welcome Bay Bar Friday 10 – Karaoke with Paulena.

More than 140 works collected by the late sculptor Cheryl Oliver will be exhibited for free at Zeus Gallery this month.

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A financial seminar – Practical Retirement Income Solutions – will be held at Classic Flyers Aviation Museum on June 14 at 2pm and 5.30pm.

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Festival is said Traveling to be the largest, to exotic and one of the landscapes most prestigious, and remote mountain cultures, and festivals in the Organiser Tim Sainsbury says this year’s bringing world. festival is going to be great. audiences Hot on the up-close and personal with adrenalineheels of the festival held every autumn packed action sports, the 2015/2016 in Banff, Canada, the Banff Mountain world tour is an exhilarating and Film Festival World Tour hits the road provocative exploration of the mountain – and is coming Tauranga on Saturday, world.

June 25, at Holy Trinity Church.

From about 360 films entered into the With stops planned in about 400 annual festival, award-winning films and communities and 40 countries audience favourites are among the films worldwide, this year’s tour features a chosen to travel the globe. collection of the most inspiring action, The event is organised by the New environmental, and adventure films Zealand alpine club, which is a nonfrom the festival. profit registered charity.

“This year’s movies are awesome,” Tickets are $20 or $15 for NZAC says Tauranga event organiser Tim member and students at the door, at Sainsbury.

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Reasons to be cheerful – Part 35 We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. And this week, once again, it’s gigs.

Two weekends; four gigs. A light dusting of blues, a smattering of choral jazz, and a dose of Klezmer. No white lines here from riding in the middle of the road: join Winston, heading for the ditch.

179) Saturday, June 11! Down at Brew Craft Beer Pub, to give it its full name, on The Strand there’s music every Saturday afternoon and the next couple of acts are cool and bluesy.

Josh Durning’s there this week and anyone who’s ever tried to fingerpick a guitar should head down to enjoy his dexterity and skill.

Josh plays a mix of jazz, blues and country Josh Durning.

Jews Brothers Band.

Eastslide Blues duo. instrumentals, a whole lot of cool ragtime and swing, great stuff that I could listen to for hours. He makes that acoustic guitar sing. Check it out from 4pm, no charge.

180) Sunday, June 12! Upstairs at the Citz Club two of my favourite musicians in the world are playing as part of the Jews Brothers Band.

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the band – they put on a fun show and are never less than a blast. But the true treat of it, I reckon, is hearing Neill Duncan and Nigel Gavin.

I first met saxophonist Neill Duncan 20 years ago when he was with a wild group of neo-Dixie guerillas called the Bluebottom Stompers.

But I’d already seen him at the National Jazz Festival here with avantguard Wellington outfit Six Vaults – best EVER version of the ‘Star Trek’ theme!

Neill was a simply fantastic sax player with his biggest asset being an extraordinary musical imagination: he’d take obvious passages and spin them off in directions you’d never have imagined – every phrase became new, fresh and exciting. Neill’s now been living in New South Wales for decades.

A week before Christmas in 2012 he lost his left arm to cancer. With the help of a Swedish man, who makes saxophones for one-armed players, and a community appeal to raise the money, Neill was back playing within a yearand-a-half. He still plays just as well, perhaps better, if a little less fast.

Then there’s Nigel Gavin. I’ve gone on about Nigel so many times that I’ll keep it brief. Mandolinist, guitarist, banjoist Nigel was a member of Robert Fripp’s League of Crafty Guitarists, with which he toured extensively throughout Europe and the US. Add Gitbox Rebellion and the Nairobi Trio. ‘Nuff said. Nigel is a monster musician in the nicest sense. Okay. I don’t think I need to describe the band. Just a quick Google will sort it in your mind.

Things kick off at 5pm, $15 on the door.

181) Saturday, June 18! Right, we’re back down at the Brew bar again, to give it its common name, on The Strand and a bit of warming winter blues. A couple of visitors are coming to town, a blues duo from down Gisborne way. Eastslide Blues are Doug Snelling and Ernie White who play raw driving blues, two electric guitars with plenty of nods to the likes of Howling Wolf and John Lee Hooker.

They’ve played at blues festivals in Gisborne and Rotorua and popped up last year as special guests in Mount Maunganui at a Hop House Blues Friday Session and are well worth a look. Kicking off at 4pm, no charge.

182) Sunday, June 19! Jazz in June at Baycourt’s Addison Theatre pairs the Tauranga Civic Choir and the Julie Mason Trio from Auckland with Stephen Morton Jones guesting on

saxophone to play Will Todd’s ‘Mass in Blue’, which fuses traditional lyrics (the Latin Mass), classical choral practice and intricate Jazz rhythms.

It is scored for choir, soprano soloist, jazz trio and saxophone. The soprano soloist is Imogen Thirlwall, who grew up in Tauranga, then moved to Wellington and also plays trumpet in the Roger Fox Big Band.

To round out the programme Julie’s trio and Phil Broadhurst will perform. Phil won the Tui Jazz award this year and can really get around those 88 keys.

Adults $30, student $15, from 3pm-5pm. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Friday 10 June

Sunday 12 June

Games, Prizes, Hydroslide, Waves and Music, ages 8-13 years. 6pm - 8pm Tickets: Only $6 to get in. Mount Hot Pools

Group meets in the Backbenchers Room at Grindz Cafe 50 First Avenue. 12:30 Coffee and chat. !:00 What Is Truth. How It Sets Us Free Part 2 We also Skype. Txt 02102742502 for details.

Star Wars Friday Fun Night

Saturday 11 June Alcoholics Anonymous

Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Family Roller Disco Katikati War Memorial Hall 4-6pm.

Come have a boogie on skates - fun family event. Skates provided if needed. Inline & old school quads. $10pp or $35 family pass. Under 5’s & spectators free. Email: skatescooltauranga@gmail.com or 021 118 0513

Genealogy Informal Group

Discussion on the new Papers Past and Commonwealth War Graves internet sites. Visitors welcome. $2 per head to cover afternoon tea. 1.30pm at 849 State Highway 29, Tauriko. Phone Cathy 541 3335 a/h.

Lions Club of Katikati

Moggies Market, Memorial Hall, Katikati 8am - 12 Noon.

LOL Laughter Wellness

Laugh away the winter blues with us.

Sandpiper Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Messianic Meetings

Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am.

Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7.30-8.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Petanque at Blake Park

Every Sat 1pm. Coaching & competitive play. Equip available, all levels welcome. Jo Ann 578 3606

Sequence Dance - Ball

Birthday ball - Ladies - dress up in your finery, colourful gown & men - kilt or formal attire preferred. Live band, room to dance, great supper. At Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull/Maunganui Rds 7.3011pm. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

Tauranga ICD Group

Education afternoon for people who have ICD (Internal Cardiac Defibrillator) placement at Daniels in the Park, 11th Ave, Tauranga 1-4pm.

Twisted Art Dolls

With Rosey Armstrong every Saturday for 5 weeks at The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave 1-4pm. $180. 571 3232 or info@theincubator.co.nz

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Waihi Beach Clean Up

Meet at Community Centre 9.30am. Bags & gloves provided.

Bring sturdy footwear. Helen 07 985 1111

A Course In Miracles

Bible Seminars

Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton at 1:45pm. Title: “Demon possession - What does the Bible say” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome.

Refreshments provided. Vic 5430504.

Choral Festival

At St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 4pm. Combined choirs’ evensong.

City on its Feet Walking Group

Every Sunday at the new shopping centre, 83 Pyes Pa Rd 9am. Medium & fast pace. Mike 543 4733 or email: mikemell@kinect.co.nz

Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School & Playgroup 10am 12pm, Tauranga Boys College, Devonport Rd. www.csclubtauranga.nz

KatiKati Tramping Club

KatiKati Town Walks, easy, 8.30 am start. Ph Barry 07 863 4597.

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Quakers in Tauranga

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 Power Boats

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

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs 1:30pm, at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail ELECTRON & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult Beginners welcome.

Ph Graham 572 5419

Sunday Cyclists

Meet outside Paengaroa Hall, Old Coach Road, Paengaroa 9am. All levels catered for. Jenny 0274 353 669 or 578 8937 www.cyclebop.co.nz

Tauranga Synchro

Pre-Oceania and North Islands display on at Baywave 5.30pm. If you are interested in synchronised swimming please contact Jo on 027 5431697

Tauranga Theosophical Society.

Therapies; Another opinion - a lecture/ blog on phama vs natural. Tauranga Yoga Centre, 2pm. All welcome, entry by donation. Phone 577 6042.

Weaving up a Storm

With Lyssa Passmore at The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave 9.30am – 4pm. $80.

571 3232 or info@theincubator.co.nz

Monday 13 June Achieve Toastmasters

Keep speaking, keep helping, keep

succeeding. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon of month at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.30-9.30pm. Craig 027 587 5115

After Suicide Support Group

Meet second Mon of month 5.307.30pm. Grief Support Services 578 4480 email: support@griefsupport.org.nz

Alanon Family Group

Meet every Mon at St George’s Anglican Church, Gate pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm.

0508 425 266

Badminton Club: Seniors & Juniors

Juniors: Mon 6-7.30pm. Seniors: Mon & Weds 7.30-9.30pm. Bethlehem College Events Centre, Elder Lane. All levels of players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub. co.nz

Bethlehem Bowls

Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free.

Wendy 578 2585

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

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

Chess Mt Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term.

Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Chess, The Mount Club

Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in MondayFriday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary.

City of Tauranga Pipe Band Grade 3

Meet every Mon at Otumoetai Primary School Hall 7.30pm. Comprehensive learning programme for pipers & drummers. Experienced players welcome to join the competitive band. Sharon 576 7874

Dancefit

Get fit, while having fun. At Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd. Mondays 9.30am & Thurs 9.15am. $5 a class, first class free.

Ruth 0274 156 819

Diabetes Nurse Drop In Clinic

Life Pharmacy Te Puke, for a free appointment Ph 573 0393

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 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Fitness League

Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages

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

Dorothy 549 3378

Free Meditation Classes

Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm in Bellevue, Tauranga. Gain a new awareness. David/Trisha 570 1204

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

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

Katikati Coffee & Chat

Meet 10-11.30am. Junction 543 3010

Kiwifruit Birthday Celebrations

Te Puke Township 13–18 June, Mystery Presents up for grabs. Visit Shop Te Puke Facebook page for more details.

Meditation & See What Unfolds

Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee.

Kevin 578 7205

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks.

Anne 548 1636

Optimal Emotional Freedom

Techniques group meets via Skype at 7:30 via Skype. Heal yourself and others with this simple method. For info on OEFT see http://optimal-eft.emofree. com/ Details text 02102742502

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Oropi Visit – Oropi visit us. Please bring a plate. Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443

Papamoa Genealogy Branch

NZSG meet in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre 9.30am – 2pm. Small door charge, tea/coffee provided.

Bring own lunch. Daphne 575 4674

Papamoa Progressive Assn

2nd Mon of month at Dune Room, Parton Rd, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ken 574 2332

Plant Based Cooking Seminar

Arataki Community Centre, Zambuck Way, Mt Maunganui 6.30-8.30pm. Talk, Teach, Taste presented by Mt Chef, Arna Buckley & others. Entry $10. Book now 0210 778 214 or 576 0435

Recycled Teenagers

Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, and injury or illness rehabilitation, Mon and Weds 9am to 10.30am. at 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak N Save .Tuesdays at St. Marys Church Hall corner of Girven Road and Marlin Street 9am to 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. New participants planning to attend please call Jennifer on 571 1411.

Silver Singers Choir

Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324

Tai Chi & Taoist Qi Gong

Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre 9-10am.

Warren 574 2464 or 0274 745 389

Taoist Tai Chi

Daily classes. For days/times www.taoist. org.nz

Tauranga Bird Club Are you a bird breeder or interested to find out more about breeding all kinds of birds & possibly showing them at Bird Shows? Club night at Matua Hall, cnr Levers & Hall Rds, Matua 7.30pm. New members welcome. Sheryl 027 216 3568

Tauranga Brass

Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188

Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club

Meet 2nd Mon of month 6pm juniors, 7.30pm seniors in club rooms, shop, museum & workshop, Historic Village, 17th Ave.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm.

A relaxed, social evening of dancing.

Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages.

Trina 575 7461 a/hs

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.

Te Puna Indoor Bowling Club

Every Mon at Te Puna Memorial Hall 7.15pm. Ian 579 3024

Tiny House Theatre

A small group of Documentary lovers get together every second Mon of month to share wide ranging & thought provoking topics. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611

Womens Art Group

Every Mon at Lyceum Club Rooms, 68 1st Ave 9am - 12pm. New members welcome. Margaret 543 3244

Tuesday 14 June

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.309.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Altrusa Community Service Club

Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues.

Social night 4th Tues, each month. Julie 544 0277

Argentine Tango Lessons

Free for a limited time. Denise 0204 006 1340 & FB Tango in Tauranga.

Badminton (Social)

Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available.

Lorraine 579 3229

Bayfair Petanque Club

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

Bereaved Parents Support Group

Have you lost a child? Do you wish to meet other bereaved parents?

Come and join us on Tuesday 14th June at 106 College Place, Poike, at 7.30pm All welcome.

Enquiries ph Mary 544 3778 evenings

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Tauranga Astronomical Society

Every Tues & Thurs Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in by 12.45pm. 575 4650

The presentation tonight continues with the different types of rockets we use to get into space and how they work. Telescope viewing weather dependant. Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm

CV Writing Clinics (Free Service)

Need help to create a basic CV? Complete the CV form, available at your local library & bring it to one of the CV writing clinics. Tauranga Library Tues 10am. Weds 10am.

Papamoa Library Fri 12.30pm.

Greerton Library Mon 12.30pm & Thurs 12.30pm. Times are subject to the availability of Volunteers.

Excel Toastmasters

Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 6.15-8.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail.com

Falun Dafa

Free exercises & meditation classes.

Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm.

Judy 021 0425 398

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

Inachord Chorus

Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040

Interchange

An interactive forum to explore innovative wellness practices. Every 2nd & last Tues of month at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save), Tauranga 7-9pm. Entry $2. 022 159 1199 or shareinterchange.weebly.com/

Junction Mental Health Peer Support And advocacy: coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 543 3010

Learn Self Defence

And get fit, a Chinese style martial art training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys College Gym 6-7.30pm.

Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.15-7.45pm. Free lesson first time.

Brian 021 241 7059

Mahjong

Every Tues at Gate Pa Bowling Club 1-4pm. Beginners welcome. Pearl 578 6556

Matua Otumoetai City on its Feet

Meet every Tues at Kulim Park 9am.

576 7339

Mount Morning Badminton

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

Nonviolence & Conscious Living

Want to speak more compassionately to yourself & others? Learn non violent communication Tues or Weds at Historic Village 7pm. 021 0238 0340 RhondaLAPowers@gmail.com

Orange City Square & Round Dance

Tues. Morning class 10am to 12.

Wednesday Advanced, Thursday Club Night and New Dancers, 7.30 pm.

Frontiersmen’s Hall. Phone 543-1063.

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you or a family member or friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meetings Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 0642 186

Petanque

Tauranga/BOP Club every Tues & Sun at Blake Park 1pm. Equip available, coaching given. Jo Ann 578 3606

Practical Retirement Income Solutions

Seminar at Classic Flyers Aviation Museum 2pm or 5.30pm. Learn more about new approaches to converting retirement savings into retirement income. Reserve your place 04 472 7902or visit lifetimeincome.co.nz

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of the month 3.306pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

South City Indoor Bowls

NZ Indoor Bowls Championships Week – club night to be confirmed. Keith 577 1116

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Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood, Otumoetai 9am 12.30pm during school term. . Crafts, fun, games, entertainment. Lunch provided. Dawn 576 7783

Drop-in meditation classes.

Beginners welcome. Selfcontained classes - start any date. Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class June 16 7-8.30pm. Cost $14 per class. www.meditateintauranga.org

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

Meet at 1.00pm in the Dune Room, Papamoa Sport and Recreation Centre, Graeme Secretary Ph 5742392.

Every Thurs at Bowls Matua Bowling Club, 108 Levers Rd, Matua 1-4pm.

Beginners welcome. Julia 576 4127

Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $2.50.

New players welcome. 544 8372

Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055

Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.3011.30am. 10 crafts available. Talented tutors. $3 entry. June 544 0823

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.

Meet 1-2pm. Transport available if required. Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Tauranga Society of Artists

Tuesday evening group meet at 171a Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. Friendly & supportive, any level of ability welcome.

576 9592

Tauranga Target Rifle Club

Club night every Tues at Elizabeth St West 7pm. Casual shooters $7.50 per 13 shot card. All equipment & coaching supplied. Tauranga Target Rifle Club Inc.

Te Puke Lyceum Club

Meet every Tues. Also have readers & garden groups. Mah Jong meet every Thurs & Sun. Singing every Fri. 8 Palmer Court. Jenny 573 7487

Welcome Bay Wheelers

Recreational cycle group meet every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9am. Pam/ Andrew 544 3272

Wednesday 15 June Alcoholics Anonymous

Reflections at Te Puke, Te Puke Baptist Church cnr Malyon St/Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at Historic Village, 17th Ave 10am. 578 2631

Bowls Indoor

Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm.

Beginners welcome. 575 4650

Community Bible Study International

Every Weds at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm. Bible study on Galatians. Julie 552 4068

Diabetes Support Group

Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mount Maunganui 2pm. Free confidential advice and support 571 3422

Excel

Otumoetai Care & Craft

Papamoa Garden Circle

Scottish Country Dancing

Single Coffee Club 60+

Tauranga Badminton Club

Weds at Bethlehem College 7.309.30pm. Some racquets available, casual players welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

The Winter Printer

With Hannah Wilson, starts today, every Weds for 6 weeks 7-9pm. at The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave. $200. 571 3232 or info@theincubator. co.nz

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

Weds Evening Mountain Bike Ride

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

Wednesday Recreational Cycle Group

Meet at Sulphur Point, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513

Women’s Bridge Club

Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open every Weds 1-3pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome.

0211 100 878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

Social Rock n Roll dancing every Thursday night Senior Citizens Hall Norris St, from 7.30-9.30pm. Gavin 027 643 6222

Thursday 16 June Awesome Clothing Sale

Bay City Rockers Social Dance.

Community Bible Study International Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm.

Bible study on “Return to Jerusalem.” Jack/Betty 544 3809

Fitness League

Building communication & confidence 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds at 3 Palm Springs Blvd (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm.

Chrissy 027 296 7939

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class.

Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am.

Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am.

Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170

Learn to speak compassionately to yourself & others with Nonviolent Communication. Weds or Thrs nights 7pm Historic Village. 02102380340 RhondaLAPowers@gmail.com

(Tauranga branch) – Kaharoa forest (& Hamurama Springs if time permits).

Listen for our finest song-bird – kokako. Grade moderate. $15 Leader: Eddie Ph. 576 1849

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm start. Come along and hear Juliette Rameka (she channels art and songs from The Star People).

Phone Janet on 027 2640226 for more info.

Every Thurs at Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre, 80 Alice Way, off Parton Rd 7pm. Find peace, love & joy & make your life rewarding. Ian 576 2032

Kiwi Toasters

Make Life More Wonderful

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Mount RSA 8 Ball Club

Every Weds at Mount RSA 6.30pm. Enjoy a game of pool

Papamoa 500 Card Club

Every Thurs at Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm. Dave 575 5887

Petanque

Sunshine Dance Group

Good quality, all sizes & styles men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $5 a bag. You pick.

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

Bay Coastal Healing Rooms, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Bayfair June 15 2.30-3.30pm. Caring, trained Christians pray for your physical, emotional & spiritual health. No appointment necessary, no charge.

022 120 5406

Otumoetai Golf

Men & women 9 hole competition 8-9am start. Free coaching offered for new members. Graeme 576 2436

Golden Cross to Volunteer Mine.

Grade mod, approx. 6.0hrs. Sheryl 574 3743

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, increased strength. Every Weds at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Oxford St 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Healing Rooms

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat

Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd 1pm.

Tuition given to new players, no equipment needed to start. Charles 570 1099

Every Weds at Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 12.50pm. New members welcome. Helen 579 1947

Healing Rooms

More Than Craft

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

Juniors 4-5.30pm during term time, Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Working with worksheets, add, delete, copy, move, freeze columns & rows.

1.30-2.30pm or 5.30-6.30pm. $8.

Tauranga Library Learning Centre, Bookings essential. 577 7085

Fitness League Te Puke

Mah-Jong

Forest & Bird walk

Free Mediation Classes

Friends of the Library

Papamoa Library Book Group meet 10am. Theme this month: Books with recipes and/or food in the story. Gail 574 3376

Schizophrenia Support Group

For people who have a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Meet 1-2pm. Junction 543 3010 Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club.

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

Tai Chi & Taoist Qigoing

Every Thurs morning at Elizabeth St Community Centre. Warren 574 2464 or 0274 745 389

Tauranga Heart Support Group

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

Ukulele Lessons For primary age children. Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.304.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz

Friday 17 June

A World Class Performance Will Martin & Rebecca Nelson in concert at Holy Trinity Tauranga 8pm. Joined by LBD, Tauranga Girls College 12 voice choir & 3 piece band. Adults $45, students $25.

Tickets available from Waipuna Hospice, Hospice Shops & www.waipuna-hospice. co.nz

Chess Tauranga

At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Club night – as Nationals at ASB Arena.

Sally 571 8914

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Friday at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.30-8.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Ohauiti Market

Every third Fri at Ohauiti Hall 5-6.30pm.

Produce, craft, art.

Papamoa Genealogy

Some members of the Branch at Papamoa Library 9.30am – 12pm to assist researchers with their family history. Daphne 575 4674

Tauranga Lyceum Club

Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner 3rd Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include: painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club.

68 1st Ave. Margaret 543 3244

Tauranga U3A

Talk will be from Kim Westerskov - Award Winning Wildlife and Nature Photographer and includes his stunning photographs of a visit to Antarctic waters. 10am Wesley Church Centre, 13th Ave, Tauranga.Visitors Welcome.

Tennis Seniors WBOP

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Players 35yrs+, Tauranga Lawn tennis club, Wharepai Domain. 9am-12 New members welcome, $3 ball fee. Lynda tswbop@gmail.com ph 0210576601

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

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He can build all outdoor projects – retaining walls, decks, fences – and much more.

Retaining walls are Glenn’s speciality, thanks to 20 years’ experience, but he can also do all those small jobs that require earthworks with his small digger.

“It’s something I’ve started getting into – so if people need landscaping or small earthwork or backyard projects done they can employ me.”

Glenn specialises in timber and pole retaining walls but can repair punga walls too.

“We’ve had quite a few requests, so we can supply punga logs or do the repairs,” says Glenn. “Actually, I’m happy to take on any jobs around the outside of the home.”

Glenn takes work from Tauranga to Katikati and everywhere in between.

Steve says a pergola is the perfect add-on to your home, creating more living space well past daylight saving.

His unique curved pergolas are in high demand because they increase living space while keeping things cool in summer and sheltered in winter.

Kiwis love a good barbecue whatever the weather, so a pergola is perfect for those winter cook-outs. “You can cook and dine even during light rain, and they protect outdoor furniture,” says Steve. Made from powder-coated aluminium, the low maintenance pergolas are assembled on-site.

“The Alsynite roofing cuts out 99.9 per cent of UV rays and has a 10-year warranty.” A trade-qualified, licensed builder, Steve has more than 30 years’ experience. “Now’s a good time to have a pergola installed before the summer rush later in the year.”

For a free quote, contact Steve today.

Retaining Wall Construction owner/operator Glenn Ford in action on a job.

The pergolas can make a perfect edition to your outdoor setting.

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Professional house minder available from July. Excellent references. Ph Cathie 022 162 8301

housesitters TRUSTED FREE HOUSESITTERS available November and December 2016.

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livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

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Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 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.

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trades & services STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TILER 30 years + experience, TXDOLÂż HG LQ DOO DVSHFWV RI WLOLQJ Available now! Ph 0204 0864 211 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing.

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- Tour 5: - Bay of Islands & 90 Mile Beach in October - Tour 6: - Andre Rieu Show with tickets.Contact our Hinterland Tours Team to chat about our memorable holidays and entertaining shows. Door to Door & Free Newsletters. Ph: 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 A HISTORICAL New Zealand town situated between the calm waters of the Firth of Thames and the majestic ranges of the Coromandel Peninsula â&#x20AC;Ś When was the last time you visited Thames? Join us for a days outing to explore this fantastic slice of NZ, includes Door to Door transport and lunch 22nd June.

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(3) Sept 4th 4 days Trans-Alpine & Wild West Coast. (4) Sept 10th 4 days Farewell Spit & Takaka.(5) Sept 18th 4 days Wanganui River & Homesteads. (6) Sept 26th 14 days Tasmania. (7) Sept 29th 4 days World of Wearable Arts.

Book Now seats are limited Free Door to Door service & Free colour catalogue: Ph: No 8 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

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