The Weekend Sun 17 June 2016

17 June 2016, Issue 808

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Lick and stick p7

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Getting wiggy with it

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Science in the CBD p17

It’s a bit of fun. Don a weird, wacky, wonderful wig on Wednesday, June 22, and help Kiwi children who aren’t having so much fun.

Wig Wednesday is the Child Cancer Foundation’s new fundraiser – to help them wrap arms of support around children

suffering from the big ‘C’ and their families – the whole way through the ordeal. Sun Media staff will be wigged up on June 22 – will you? One Tauranga family shared their experience with the big ‘C’ with The Weekend Sun reporter Merle Foster this week. Read more on page 5. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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Here at RR headquarters we’re in the dark, depressing depths of winter. Noses are running in the newsroom, coughs are barking and we’ve nearly bought the corner store out of lemons, honey and tissues. But colds aren’t the only hazards this winter. Here’s a blast from the past on what other dangers lay waiting in the doldrums.

Sliding down the slippery slopes of winter Back in the steamy days of summer, we warned you of the hazards lurking around the house. So many in fact, a great number of you were too paranoid to ever leave the safety of your bed. Danger lurked at every corner of the house and garden.

Now summer and its threats of sunburn, maiming by barbecue, killer insects and water sports mishaps are just a distant memory, but you’re still not out of the woods.

Winter has descended, and brought with it a number of its very own threats, including the woods. And it seems, even getting out of bed and into your slippers is fraught with risk.

In the past ACC has released a list of bizarre disasters that have nailed unsuspecting New Zealanders during winter.

You may have to take an ice pick to chip your Sun delivery person free of the icicles hanging from your mailbox so they can finish their rounds.

Meanwhile, take heed of the winter traps that have befallen other Kiwis: Soup-related injuries include burned mouths from sipping hot soup, cut fingers from chopping up the ingredients, strains from lifting heavy soup pots and injured feet from dropped cans of soup.

Slipper mayhem

There were also falls on spilled soup, and skin burns caused by blender splash-back.

Pulling on the slippers on a cold morning resulted in back sprains for a number of Kiwis, while others were injured when they fell putting their slippers on.

Claimants also attributed accidents to wearing slippers that were too big, and others tripped over slippers left lying around.

Not surprising, slippery ice brought a number to their knees between June and August last year, while others sustained sprains shovelling show.

Umbrella-related injuries were relatively few, with a small number of people ‘spiked’ while opening or closing their brollie and others injured running into or tripping over umbrella stands.

Heaters and firewood were associated with a much greater number of injuries. Kiwis burned almost every conceivable body part on heaters, with injuries occurring when people lifted, tripped over, ‘backed into’, sat on and fell asleep or dried themselves in front of heaters. Firewood played a predictable role in injuries, such as burns sustained while putting wood into the fire, cuts and grazes while chopping wood

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‘That’s all Respect Mauao that’s asked’ The defacing of a rock face on Mauao, the most prized and treasured landmark in the region, has been likened to the desecration of an Anzac monument.

During Queen’s Birthday weekend a young man was spotted carving his name into a rock wall on the base track of Mauao. And it’s caused outrage.

The maunga – or mountain – is owned by Tauranga Moana iwi Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Pūkenga in the form of the Mauao Trust.

Trustee Awanui Black says what appears to be petty vandalism is dreadfully disrespectful and can be compared to a graffiti attack on a war memorial.

“A little respect, that’s all that’s asked. If we put it into perspective, if somebody was to spray graffiti over an Anzac monument I’m sure there’d be an uproar about the degradation.

“I can’t see why this is any different.”

A Mount Maunganui local, who wants to remain anonymous, sent a photograph to The Weekend Sun showing the act of vandalism.

‘I can do it if I want’

She discovered the young man carving his name into the rock face. When she confronted him, he said: ‘I can do it if I want, what’s wrong with it?’

“I said I was going to take a photo of him, he said: ‘Okay, would you like me to smile?’”

He may not have understood the significance of his act, and judging from the photo he might not be alone. But Awanui says what the young man has done is a form of vandalism – and vandalism of significance. “In the first instance that mountain is an ancestor to us, and for us as tangata whenua it is the beacon for all of our iwi and hapu in Tauranga Moana,” says Awanui.

“Mauao is a taonga – a treasure – to not only iwi but to everyone who calls Tauranga Moana home.”

It is Awanui’s hope that everyone who has enjoyed and will continue to enjoy Mauao are “100 per cent behind us”.

He says if we want to keep Mauao in pristine condition, everyone needs to make sure people who think they can vandalise the maunga “are kept in check”. “But also, the maunga itself will react in its own way,” says Awanui.

While he may be speaking metaphorically, a

The young man spotted carving his name into a rock face on Mauao.

Tauranga City Council spokesperson says this form of vandalism damages the integrity of the cliff faces and leads to erosion problems. And while it isn’t graffiti in the traditional sense, the council agrees – it is vandalism. “It probably feels like harmless fun but it is disrespectful to Mauao and to everyone else who enjoys the maunga,” says the spokesperson.

A treasure for all

The Mauao Historic Reserve is administered by TCC under the direction of the Ngā Poutiriao o Mauao board, which is made up of trust representatives and councillors. Western Bay of Plenty Police Inspector Karl Wright-St Clair says Mauao is a treasure for all to enjoy and damage to it will be considered anti-social behaviour. Karl says if Police received a call regarding damage which has upset members of the community it could be considered disorderly behaviour.

“Whether it warranted the intervention of the criminal law would depend on the circumstances and would be up to the discretion of the officers who attended. But given the significance of Mauao, Police would respond accordingly.”

David Tauranga

Friday 17 June 2016

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New overbridge for underpass Another milestone of the Maungatapu underpass being built took place this week with the new pedestrian and cycling overbridge being lifted into place.

The bridge is part of the underpass being built beneath the Maungatapu roundabout.

Contractors used a crane to hoist the bridge into place and the New Zealand Transport Agency says the underpass will separate state highway and local traffic.

NZTA says it will reduce congestion at peak times and make travel safer for pedestrians and cyclists by taking out the climb up the Welcome Bay and Hairini sides of the bridge.

Record $494M meth bust Police have seized a record-breaking amount of methamphetamine totalling 494kg thought to have an approximate NZ street value of about $494 million.

A boat was found abandoned on 90 Mile Beach, with a number of mesh bags in the back of it early on Sunday morning. Police have since found more methamphetamine hidden in sand dunes on the beach. Four people have been arrested in relation to the bust and Police are continuing enquiries.

Delays for ambulance station The new Katikati St John Ambulance Station will be completed, despite the lead contractor BayCom Construction going into voluntary liquidation following a dispute with the Ministry of Education over school building weathertightness issues.

“There will be a meeting later this weekend to discuss where we go from here but the money the Katikati community donated is safe and the station will be completed, but it is unclear by who and in what timeframe,” says Mike Williams of the Katikati St John committee.

Mr G pays tribute to Adams Two of the Bay’s most famous exports are both making their mark on Oklahoma City in the United States. Former Tauranga graphic artist Graham Hoete – aka Mr G – has travelled to the American city to spray-paint a massive mural of Rotorua son and Oklahoma City Thunder centre, Steven Adams.

The mural is being painted down the road from Chesapeake Energy Arena – home of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tauranga bus timetable tweaks Some Bayhopper bus routes and timetables are changing from June 20. Route 59 Gate Pa/ Greerton/Oropi will travel directly from Cheyne Rd to Greerton via Oropi Rd. Route 1 Pyes Pa has been extended to accommodate residents at the Copper Crest Retirement Home.

SunLive Comment of the Week Wow’ posted by overit on the story ‘$448M of meth seized in record bust’.

“This is incredible reading. I am so pleased they caught the ****holes.”

The way rubbish is collected in Tauranga is up for discussion.

Tauranga City councillors want to talk rubbish during the next 18 months, to learn how much the city is creating, how much could be recycled that currently isn’t, and how that can be changed.

In a Strategy and Policy meeting this week TCC adopted its Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan – essentially a report on rubbish collection.

In its original form the plan recommended, on the figures presented, that council change to ratepayer-funded rubbish collection.

In view of challenges to the data – on both the costs of rubbish collection and the amounts – Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby asked if the council was going about things the right way.

“Normally, we evolve policy on some reasonably accurate data, the best data we

have at any one point in time. Whereas the data we have at the moment appears to be under significant challenge, for whatever reason,” says Stuart.

He asked if there is time during the next 18 months to get the finances more accurate, which would be based on the waste data, before council goes to public consultation.

“What I can see happening is we are going to create a dispute which may not need to be created in the first instance,” says Stuart.

TCC general manager growth and infrastructure services Christine Jones says the confusion comes from people misunderstanding what is being adopted in the plan.

The plan is not being adopted to make changes to the system – it’s being adopted in acknowledgement that there are some problems with the data, says Christine.

“We see that same broad level of waste that could be diverted from landfill in other councils that have adopted a similar type of

approach to us. And a substantively different level of waste diversion, where they adopt a different approach to their waste collection.”

The council is going straight to public consultation because it makes the Waste Levy fund available for the work required; and will sift through a portion of the city rubbish to determine if the figures about what is being dumped are accurate.

“And if we didn’t we would have to fund all that by rates,” says Christine.

“What we are trying to understand is the detail in our waste stream and it’s appropriate that it comes from that funding resource.”

Back that up with real information on what services people are prepared to pay for and the council can start to make choices, says Christine.

“And [the council will] go to the community with updated data, have a conversation about what you [councillors] have learned.”

Andrew Campbell

City council seeking feedback on Tauranga’s waste Council is seeking your feedback and ideas regarding the city’s rubbish and waste.

There are opportunities to recycle and compost more.

Worm bins are a great way to reduce waste by utilising food scraps. The resulting worm juice is good for the garden.

Council is to investigate

a rates-funded kerbside collection. Additional staff will be required to implement some aspects of the proposed plan. Unfortunately, there is no cost given to help weigh up the pros and cons of extra staff requirements versus the existing user-pays options.

Diverting as much waste from

landfill is essential as the city grows – but how we get there is the question.

Tauranga’s Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is now open for submissions from the community. Submissions can be made at www.tauranga.govt,nz/ wasteproblem

More information, including a summary of the waste problem and summary of the draft plan, can be found on council’s website.

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What a wig means to Jaxon Five-year-old Jaxon Mair with dad Dion Mair, mum Charmaine Garner and four-month-old sister Georgia Mair. Photo: Daniel Hines.

On January 21 Tauranga’s Charmaine Garner and Dion Mair were in a position no parents ever want to be in.

Their five-year-old son Jaxon Mair was in Starship children’s hospital, with a specialist appointment set for 7.30am to try to ascertain if he had a cancerous tumor in his kidney.

But 2.30am that morning Charmaine, who was 39 weeks pregnant, felt a niggle. By 5am she’d woken Dion, telling him she was in labour.

“I said: ‘I think we need to go’ and Dion was like: ‘Are you serious?’ It [Jaxon’s appointment] was kind on my mind the whole time.” The couple were sent through the ‘tunnel’ from Starship to Auckland City Hospital.

By 8.33am, thankfully, Charmaine had given birth to little Georgia Mair without complications – to be wheel-

chaired back to be at Jaxon’s bedside by 2pm.

A few weeks before, Jaxon had fallen off his mountain bike at Rotorua’s Redwoods.

“On a Monday, he was complaining of pains in his stomach so I thought ‘Oh I’ll keep him home for a cruisy day’,” says Charmaine. “Tuesday morning he was still sore so we went to the doctor, who thought it was his appendix and sent us straight to Tauranga Hospital.”

The emergency department wasn’t sure what it was, so Jaxon was sent to paediatrics.

“They did some bloods, urine tests and a chest x-ray and nothing showed up.” The next morning an ultrasound was done.

“They wanted to double-check his appendix but couldn’t find it because it was behind his bowel.

“As they were looking for his appendix they came across a tumour in his kidney.”

Jaxon was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour – or nephroblastoma – a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children. “It was just

pure chance they found it,” says Charmaine. “We put it down to the fall off his mountain bike.

“They think it aggravated the tumour and pumped a whole lot of blood into it which caused the pain. Because normally that kind of tumour has no side effects – it usually grows until it protrudes outside the body.”

One organisation has scooped up the Mair family and wrapped arms of support firmly around them the whole way through the ordeal.

The Child Cancer Foundation.

CCF is hosting a new fundraiser – called Wig Wednesday – on June 22. Schools, businesses, families and friends are encouraged to don a wig and fundraise to support the foundation.

Money raised will help provide practical, financial and emotional support to Kiwi children –like Jaxon – and their families.

To register or donate to Wig Wednesday, visit www.childcancer.org.nz Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Agents for domestic bliss They are not world champions, but they are champions of the world.

They are the rubbish collector, garage proprietor, teacher, hairdresser, mother and daughter, the MP, mayor and Joe Blow.

And many others in between. They are the ďŹ rst point of contact for perpetrators and victims of family violence who are seeking help.

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Or someone sidles sheepishly into a service station and says: “I’ll have $50 of 91, a steak and cheese pie – and by the way the old man’s giving me and the kids the slap and I’m frightened to go home�. Champions are trained to listen for clues and help if someone approaches them with domestic violence issues. They know where people can get the specialist help they need. They know who to go to and where to go. “The more champions we have out there, the more accessible and visible they are,� says family violence response co-ordinator Heather Beddie. “And the more obvious they are, the more likely they’ll be used and the less family violence we will see.�

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looking for help. Their photos, their posters are out there – in service stations, salons, schools, public places – and the champions are safe, ďŹ rst-off people to approach for someone hiding dark personal secrets and looking for help. “For too long we haven’t heard what people are saying, or we haven’t wanted to get involved,â€? says Heather. “Victims probably wouldn’t come straight out and say: ‘I am a victim of family violence and need help’. “But they may say: ‘I have had a couple of pretty rough days with my bloke, my tane’.â€? Champions have been trained to unpick those sorts of comments. “What does a couple of rough days look like? Can I help? And that opens up conversations.â€?

And it’s a sad indictment that women who have been victims of violence will probably have asked neighbours and friends for help between ďŹ ve and seven times before they get that help.

But not anymore and not in Te Puke and Papamoa, where there are champions among champions. There are 30 or 40 champions working these two areas even though the statistics don’t make them hellholes of domestic violence. To become a volunteer champion, call Heather on 07 575 9709 or 027 234 6867 or see: www. familyworksnorthern.org.nz But if you are ever concerned about someone’s safety, call the Police.

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

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Friday 17 June 2016

More history than lick and stick Geoffrey Willacy was just a kid of 11 when he was bitten, incurably.

“I was like most kids of the time. Everyone had a stamp collection.”

A career, marriage and children meant the passion lay dormant for decades. But retirement has kicked it back into life, right back into focus.

And come Saturday he’ll be in the thick of it at the Tauranga Dealers’ Stamp Fair. There will be stuff you could purchase for a few dollars, but there will also be top-end stuff.

“The sky’s the limit. You could spend an awful lot of money, you could spend thousands. I know I could,” says Geoffrey. Because he has in the past.

“I paid several hundred dollars for a very early Tauranga postcard by local photographer Mary Humphries. The fact she was a woman and was commissioned to compile a portfolio of photos for the Royal visit in 1902 makes it a wonderful historic item. And it’s very rare.”

A stamp on history

Geoffrey says people will be queuing up before the doors open for the stamp fair at the Wesley Methodist Church hall from 9am tomorrow.

And that’ll signal the start of six-and-a-half hours of frantic bargaining, bartering and dealing.

Stamps and postcards are no longer ‘stuffy stuff ’ for equally stuffy reclusive types, who prefer dark rooms and penny blacks to rugby.

“It has moved away from sticking stamps in albums,” says Geoffrey. “It’s now more about history and events and reasons for things.”

Like World War 1 for example. One of the club’s members is putting together a collection called ‘Tauranga’s War’ – the correspondence of soldiers home to their families with the all the emotions surrounding the wounded, missing or killed and how that affected the town.

“While in a postal context, it’s very much about history rather than stamp collecting. There’s an awful lot to it nowadays.”

There are a lot of lingering misconceptions about philately and philatelists. “Yes, and that means it’s a very hard sell to convince young people that it’s something enjoyable, that it is a good learning experience and they should be involved.”

There are just too many other options.

But when the doors throw open at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall tomorrow there’ll be 100 club members selling their excess material and three postcard and stamp dealers from Auckland peddling their wares.

And they will be bolstered by an anonymous

The Seriously Good Geoffrey Willacy and a valuable Full Face Queen.

Photo: Bruce Barnard.

element – those known in stamp circles as closet collectors.

“There are lots of them – people who just don’t enjoy the formal life of a club, the meetings and the processes. But they are still very active stamp collectors.”

Little treasures

And tomorrow they’ll be looking for little treasures like the one Geoffrey’s holding in the photograph. For the uninitiated, it’s something called a New Zealand Full Face Queen dated about 1862. Now that’s not ‘stuffy stuff’.

It’s one of this country’s first postage stamps, has a face value of one penny and could be used only for soldier mail or inland Canterbury mail while the rest of the country paid tuppence. And it’s been a good little earner.

That stamp’s appreciated by many hundreds of dollars.

And despite perceptions and misconceptions, stamps and postcards are supported by a “vibrant, energetic, active and involved” club community in Tauranga, according to Geoffrey. “There’s been quite a revival and there are all sorts of reasons for that. For one, it’s a retirement town and this is a retirement activity.”

The Tauranga and District Stamp Club’s fair is at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue, from Hunter Wells 9am-3.30pm tomorrow.

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Cancer warrior’s battle ends The late Kathryn Wilson, with husband Craig Wilson and children Riley, 10, Myesha, eight.

Photo: 4get Me Not Photography.

A Tauranga mother diagnosed with terminal cancer, who challenged the Government to ban or regulate the use of sunbeds, has died.

Kathryn Louise Wilson – known as Kat – died on June 11 at Waipuna Hospice aged 44 from cancer.

In October 2009, Kat was diagnosed with the most deadly form of skin cancer, a malignant melanoma on her back and in lymph nodes under her right arm, after finding blood on her bed sheets.

She had surgery to remove an 18cm long, 3cm wide section of skin and tissue on her back, and the affected lymph nodes.

When Kat was diagnosed, she was told she had a 47 per cent chance of being alive in five years.

Although there was no conclusive evidence, Kat strongly suspected her cancer was caused by a sunbed.

In 2002, Kat says she went through a bad experience on a sunbed in a hairdressing salon.

She told SunLive in 2011 she had previously used a sunbed and received no advice about the amount of time she should spend on it for her skin type and ended up on the bed for 25 minutes.

Kat ended up receiving burns, which blistered.

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It took several days of treatment and creams before the burning lessened.

Husband Craig Wilson says Kat’s life wasn’t just defined by what happened with the sunbed – she also wanted to raise awareness of the risks of skin cancer.

And right up until her death she was fighting and advocating for the Government to give free or subsidised skin checks for all New Zealanders.

Craig says he was lucky to be the man to share the last 15 years of Kat’s life and describes her as the most beautiful person he had met.

“She touched so many people’s lives and she was just a lovely person, the nicest person you could meet. She just lived for her kids.

“She was trustworthy, respectful and that’s why everybody loved her. I got her for 15 years. How lucky am I?” Kat is survived by Craig, and children Riley, 10, Myesha, eight, Michael, 29, Bianca, 27, and Diane, 26.

In a funeral notice, the Wilson family sincerely thanked Waipuna Hospice for their loving care and support of Kat and her family.

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The rules are only for some

Not a silver bullet-type solution to housing My recent electorate survey results are very clear – people are welcoming the growth of the region and the significant lift in employment.

But they recognise such strong growth will bring challenges – and housing, particularly for those under financial pressure, was highlighted strongly.

Housing provision is an issue that defies the simple sound bite – to say ‘Just build more houses’ or ‘Stop people coming to NZ’ or ‘Stop

people investing in rental properties’ is simplistic and doesn’t fit NZ’s reality.

What’s needed is, as always, a comprehensive raft of initiatives.

It’s not a silver bullet solution-type of problem.

There are a number of initiatives that have been put in place to respond to the demand for housing.

Firstly, we have to lift supply.

Auckland is now building up to the equivalent of 40 houses a day.

TCC work cars parked on The Strand extension behind the Westpac building.

If you make the rules, then perhaps you should play by them.

“It’s simple,” says Tauranga man Patrick Thomas. “One rule for everyone. That’s fair.” Patrick is a retired electrician, a ratepayer and a shrewd observer.

And what he’s been observing lately is something he’s believes is a breach of power and privilege.

“It gets up my nose,” says Patrick. He’s observed Tauranga City Council parking its work cars in The Strand extension behind its offices in the Westpac building.

The cars are parked on metered parking spaces.

And here’s the rub. “I notice the council isn’t paying to park the cars there, it’s not feeding the meter.” And what’s more it seems the council is enjoying immunity from its own bylaws. “The cars aren’t being ticketed.”

He recommended The Weekend Sun go see for itself.

So we did.

It was 10.50am on Monday morning. There were three council vehicles in pay-for-use carparks on The Strand extension. They were a Ford utility EML790, a Daihatsu EQG508 and a Suzuki HZU508.

All had TCC livery. None displayed parking receipts and all three were parked for at least half an hour. And no tickets.

“Just three cars?” says Patrick. “I have seen as many as 10 – and it gets up my nose. Because other people get parking tickets. And I don’t think the council should be above the law, especially their own law.”

And, says Patrick, the council is depriving ratepayers who are willing to pay a premium for CBD parking.

“They even park with impunity on the loading zones if all the carparks are full.”

Patrick is a local – he lives at the end of The Strand extension – and when he wanders up to the library he “observes” and takes a mental note of registration numbers. “When I’m heading home the majority of the council cars are still there.”

For example, he says, last Friday one car, fleet number 714, was on a metered space for two-and-ahalf to three hours.

He raised the issue with lawmakers and the perpetrators – both of whom are the Tauranga City Council.

“I went into the council; they were up front and honest. I was told there’s some disagreement.

Pay up or depart - Patrick Thomas and his parking protest. Photo: Daniel Hines.

“Someone’s saying council shouldn’t have to pay for parking while someone else was saying: ‘Yes they do’ because essentially they are just members of the public when driving a vehicle.”

Patrick followed up his visit to the council with a couple of phone calls because nothing had changed. “‘It was in hand’ they told me. Department heads were being consulted to resolve the problem.”

And in a second conversation he was told the respective departmental heads would be spoken to yet again. So is there one rule for ratepayers and another for council? Are they above the law?

The Weekend Sun went to Tauranga City Council’s transportation manager Martin Parkes.

“Under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2012, branded TCC vehicles may park free of charge in any parking space, provided the officer is engaged in council work.”

However, Martin says they should only be parked there for short periods.

The council agrees with Patrick – that on-street carparks should, in the main, be available for ratepayers coming to the city centre for business or pleasure. The council’s been looking for alternative staff parking and has created a newly marked-out parking area on the southern end of the waterfront.

“That should ease the need for council parking on The Strand extension and also address concerns raised by our community,” says Martin.

“Some council vehicles will still be on The Strand extension, but only for short periods.”

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When the word ‘No’ actually means ‘No’ Real estate agents in Otumoetai, Bellevue and Matua – listen up! Ross Stewart has a beef with you. And he knows he’s not alone.

“Why do you think you have a God-given right to ignore the ‘NO JUNK MAIL’ sign and continue to drop your bumf in my letterbox at least three times a week?” He still gets flyers from kids wanting to wash cars at the weekend.

“That’s alright. But it’s the unsolicited commercial stuff that gets up my nose,” says the retired Ngatai Rd cabbie. “And most of it’s real estate promotional

material.” It all came to a head this week. “I wandered out to the letterbox just after one of these guys had dropped a leaflet. He just smiled or sniggered, as if he was entitled to ignore the instruction on the letterbox.”

No, Ross didn’t engage, he didn’t pick an argument and he didn’t complain to the agency. But he did make his point. “I bundled up all this crap, wrote ‘Junk Mail’ on it with an indelible pen and dropped it off at the company’s front door.”

And according to Ross it is the real estate agents, and only the real estate agents, who can’t or choose not to read the bold, hand-crafted “No Junk Mail” sign just below the aperture on his letterbox.

“On the other hand, I’m happy to record the

Ross Stewart looking through his letter box. Photo: Daniel Hines. contractors who deliver junk mail do take notice of my sign.”

Junk mail refers to any printed matter, with the exception of registered newspapers, placed in a letterbox and is not personally addressed to a resident at the address.

The Weekend Sun understands there may be other exemptions for public notices from government bodies, local authorities or NZ Post, communications from local community organisations, charities or charitable institutions or election material beginning two months before polling day and ending the day before polling day. Regardless, Ross wants the real estate industry to know

It’s all about warmer, drier, safer homes – if you’re a landlord or a tenant, law changes from 1 July will affect you.

What’s changing?

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Working smoke alarms will be compulsory in all

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he’s not a lone grumpy voice.

“I have friends elsewhere in the city and they all have the same experience with real estate agents.”

The Weekend Sun took Ross’ grumble to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. REINZ says it has “for years being provided members with best practice information around unaddressed mail”. And that includes encouraging members to follow guidelines set out by the New Zealand Marketing Association.

It’s a voluntary national code of practice for the distribution of unaddressed mail. Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

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After being rained off, the motorcycle treasure hunt will be going ahead – whatever the weather this Sunday, June 19.

The event has been organised

by Chris Welch of Western Bay Riding Tuition and will see teams whizzing around the Bay on motorcycles of all kinds, collecting clues and raising money for St John’s Ambulance services.

The day will end with well-earned barbecue. Bayride Motorcycles managing director Damian

Fleming says this time round the rain won’t faze them.

“It will be fine or we’ll just get wet and run it anyway.

“We’re expecting between 50 and 70 people, some are coming down from Auckland,” says Damian.

“If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it proper.”

You can make your own team of six or join a team on the day when you register from 10am at BayRide Motorcycles at 337 Cameron Rd on Sunday, June 19.

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Looking into the spirit world Sue Buckland always knew what her Christmas and birthday presents were going to be before unwrapping them.

And she was always right.

“Right from a very young age my mum always thought there was something different about me because I used to sort of see things and I could always just guess what my Christmas and birthday presents were,” says Sue. “She tried to trick me one year but it didn’t work.”

At age 32, the Tauranga woman was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had it removed. “Five weeks later I had a brain hemorrhage and then a stroke, and I had to learn to walk and talk again,” says Sue. Four years on Sue was “coming right and feeling a million dollars” before something didn’t feel right.

“My husband was cuddling me one night and he said: ‘You’ve got a lump in your boob’.”

A doctor’s appointment later, Sue was diagnosed with breast cancer and she underwent a mastectomy.

“I got over that pretty quickly but I knew that there was a calling for me to be doing something and I wasn’t sure what it was,” says Sue.

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“But I’ve always had this urge to help people.”

Sue visited well-known medium Maureen Chapman, who said: “You’ve got seven days to set up and your phones are going to start ringing and it’ll never stop”.

“That’s exactly what happened,” says Sue. “That’s over 20 years ago.”

Mentored by Maureen, Sue became a clairvoyant medium. “There’s a difference,” says Sue. “A clairvoyant will give you what is there for your

future, a medium brings through loved ones from the other side.” Sue does both. Sue has three male guides who work with her while she gives a reading.

Three males? “You know, people talk about angels and spirits…I hear what they say, it’s hard to explain.

“One of them gives me pictures and visions and I give that to the person [I’m reading].

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“If it’s mediumship, it’s their loved ones that come through, talk to me, then I talk to the person who the message is for. When its one-on-one, I’m talking to the person; but I’m also listening to what I’m being told by my guides so I can I give that to the person. It’s a little bit like you’re watching channel one on TV but you’re tuned into channel two.

“Sometimes I can see a shadow or maybe a little part of the person next to the person I’m talking to.”But Sue only listens when she’s invited to. “I only do it when I have the permission to do it. I do not believe in going into anybody’s personal life unless there’s a need to…unless they’re in danger.

“When I finish giving people their messages, they take that with them, I don’t remember. Hundreds” of people have given Sue permission to listen.

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Local history by a local historian “I’m retired and I like to have a project so [the books have] been a godsend to me in lots of ways because it’s meant that I’ve never been bored.”

The money from book sales tends to go towards charities or local projects, says Peg. She self-published her most recent history book – focusing on Welcome Bay – and says she did keep the money from those sales.

“I did have to take money for that because I had to pay for the printing, but I didn’t want to make a huge amount of money.”

And Peg says the money from the Kawhia book went to the local museum, which allowed them to add two new rooms.

“To me, this was far more important than money in my bank.” And the moment that she finds most satisfying? The answer might surprise you.

“When they send me the

Peg Cummins is a writer. And she’s become a writer fairly fast.

Originally a primary school teacher, Peg had been teaching for about 40 years and retired when she turned 65 – and she says she’ll be turning 80 next year.

But she’s kept herself busy in that 14 years.

“I have virtually been writing books ever since.” Peg is a bit of a local history buff – she’s written eight local history books since retiring.

Her books cover Welcome Bay, Kawhia, Tirau, and Ardmore – just to list a few.

But how did she get into it?

“It was more of an opportunist thing really,” says Peg. “My cousin was giving all my grandfather’s diaries to Kawhia Museum and I went over with him when he did that and I thought: ‘Oh I’ll grab one of these and have a look at it’.

“When I read it I realised there was a huge amount of very interesting and important information in there because he’d written diaries from 1899 until about 1968 so there was a lot of information.”

Meeting people and talking to them about their history are some of her favourite parts of the book process.

“It gets me out and I meet lots and lots of people and that’s something that I enjoy doing. People have been very generous in the way that they’ve helped me – with advice and with information and so on.”

But Peg is a woman of many interests.

When she’s not writing, you’ll probably find her doing needlework, archiving, or active in the community.

“If I haven’t got something like that to do then I get a bit fidgety and start looking for something else to do.

proof and say: ‘Now do the index’ then once that’s done I think: ‘Oh wow that’s great’.”

“You simply must never publish a nonfiction book without an index; I learned that very early on.”

She refuses to use a computer to do the index, and says her experience with digital indexing has been negative.

“It turned out to be an absolute disaster. I’ll never do that again, you’ve got to sit down with the book and go page-by-page.”

An index can take several days, Peg says. “If I keep at it!”

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Peg Cummins has written eight local history books since she retired from teaching.

Encouraging students to vote

Do you have a leaky home?

The Financial Assistance Package, which helps people with a contribution to repair leaky homes, is closing to new claims on 23 July 2016.

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

I’m always disappointed at the low voting turnout in local body elections.

I’m never sure if people don’t know who to vote for, don’t think it is important to vote – or just don’t care.

This year, Local Government New Zealand is running a Vote2016 campaign to raise awareness of the importance of voting to select who will be representing the community on our local councils.

The aim of the campaign is to lift nationwide voter turnout in local elections to more than 50 per cent for the first time since the 1980s.

As part of this, schools are being given the chance to participate in the Kids

Voting programme, where students aged 11-15 have the opportunity to engage with real issues, decide which candidates best represent their own views, and vote for real candidates in their region.

Although the students’ votes will not be officially counted, the experience of participating in a real election is a great way to provide an understanding of the value and importance of local government in our future voters.

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Voyaging the old-school way

The vaka moana sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. pollution. So that was a big part, the message coming from the people of the Pacific so to speak, and taking that message out to the modern world; in this case the modern world was up to the United States.”

Frank will speak about the role of the mighty voyaging canoes play in the 21st Century at Tauranga Frank Kawa captained one of the seven vaka moana City Council chambers on June 22 from 5.45pm, as – traditional ocean going canoes – that travelled part of the Matariki Festival running this month more than 20,000 nautical miles from New Zealand and in July. to the west coast of the United States in 2011.

“I’ll be giving a presentation about the recent “The seven canoes represented different islands resurgence in traditional and ocean voyaging around throughout the Pacific,” says the experienced sea Polynesia; and when I say recent I’m talking in the voyager. It was a pretty long journey. last 40 years or so, as prior to that there was really Frank says it took the team 18 months to complete nothing in mainstream Polynesia,” says Frank. the voyage.

“I’ll be bringing it up to where we are right now, “The journey itself was about 18 months and we and the growth that’s been seen. took a couple of breaks, and there were different “We’ve got to the point where we have two legs; so roughly five or six months to make it up to voyaging canoes based in Tauranga. the United States, we had a break then sailed back “In the story, in the dialogue, it’s just finishing through the islands.” up with where we are at the moment, this is where And why? “There were a few reasons. One of them we’ve progressed to in the last few years, continually was to help in the continuation of the training and looking to the future as well.” learning of different aspects of voyaging; then there For more information about the Matariki Festival, was also a big component of bringing awareness visit www.mymatariki.co.nz Cayla-Fay Saunders around problems relating to the ocean, particularly

Tauranga residents have the opportunity to learn more about voyaging waka when Frank Kawa talks of his experiences and the role of the canoe in the modern day seas.

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The Otumoetai RAW team will tonight tell a story of water safety, and how dangerous our beaches have become.

Last night their open team performed in the open section, telling an eight-minute story about Syrian refugees and Now in its 24th year, their perilous flight across the Stage Challenge showcases the Mediterranean Sea. dance, drama and design skills Both nights are videoed and of college students as well as the winners go through to a providing an opportunity to be national final. Professionals judge part of a professional performing Otumoetai College lead Alexandra the videos to produce a New Vanstone during Stage Challenge arts event.

Zealand Stage Challenge winner. rehearsal. Photo: Nicole Cameron.

“Other schools hold auditions “It’s something we do but every student taking dance at done during class so they get differently at our school,” says Otumoetai College is part of Stage credits for it as well.”

Jane. “It means some kids who Challenge,” says Jane Harnett of And tonight Otumoetai will may never, ever have dreamed the college drama department. of performing live on-stage in be back defending its title in the “Other schools do it extrafront of a real audience actually RAW section. Performers have curricular but at Otumoetai it’s get that experience.” to tell a six-minute story using

Sixteen schools are involved during two nights – the student-based and student-driven Stage Challenge performing arts event at Baycourt is a massive annual event.

Te Puke and Papamoa, Bennetts Proactive Te Puke or House of Travel Papamoa, and the shed at Bunnings Te Puke up until this Sunday.

The club has asked for no donations of ‘National Geographics’, ‘Condensed Readers Digests’, or encyclopedias.

All funds raised at the bookfair next weekend will go to local community projects.

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The Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions club is holding its annual bookfair next weekend.

Held at the Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe St, the bookfair will run from June 23-24 from 8am-6pm, and June 25 from 9am-3pm.

Any donations of books, magazines, jigsaw puzzles, games, records, DVDs and music would be greatly appreciated, and can be dropped off at Z stations in

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– and bookmark next weekend

Call for civic heart feedback Hopefully you’ll hear a lot about Tauranga City Council’s civic heart project during the next month or so.

It’s really important you share your feedback with us – check out council’s website for more information.

The project can be as simple or as ambitious as the community wants. It’s likely to have a lasting impact for future generations

either way. It started after we discovered toxic mould in council’s buildings on Willow St. We got experts in to see if we could repair the existing buildings, including making them earthquake-safe.

The experts recommend we don’t bother fixing the buildings as council would spend more money repairing them than what they would be worth afterwards.

All of the expert’s reports are publicly available on council’s website. Our council needs to house its staff somewhere.

Our staff are temporarily spread across multiple, leased offices in the city centre. It’s an expensive and unproductive way to run any organisation. We need a solution.

Students to check out what future holds

tourism and travel, business, marine studies and creative industries.

The University of Waikato will also be supporting the 2016 Open Day with information sessions on applied computing, early childhood education, social work, engineering, law, psychology, marine science, primary and secondary school Event coordinator Nikki education and business.

Hansen says they are preparing For times and locations of the for up to 1000 students aged sessions available, visit: 15-19. www.waikato.ac.nz/go/openday “We’ve had confirmation Adding to the campus from high schools as far away as atmosphere students will be Paeroa, as well as our local high entertained by radio stations schools,” says Nikki. “It’s going The Edge and ZM, and to be an amazing day.” provided with free food – High school students are invited to Students will be able to including the University’s attend the Waiariki BOP attend 20-minute information popular free pancake stall – Polytechnic Open Day. sessions on a variety of courses, photo booths, giveaways and a informing them about study and career options. stall for airbrushed tattoos. For more information, Popular past sessions include sport and fitness, visit: boppoly.ac.nz/go/openday

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Celebrating 10 years of Papamoa Library It’s been 10 years since the Papamoa Library and Community Centre opened its doors to a flurry of activity, attracting 8000 new members and issuing more than 17,000 books to almost 6000 people in its first fortnight.

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby, past staff members and others involved in establishing the library, marked the occasion at an event this week to begin a week-long celebration.

Stuart says 10 years of serving the Papamoa community is a great reason to celebrate.

“Papamoa Library and Community Centre has become a cornerstone of the community.

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“It’s a dynamic, versatile hub that provides an essential social service, and something our Papamoa residents have embraced wholeheartedly.”

The Mayor has invited the community to join in the many activities on offer during the week-long celebration.“There’s a great line-up, including an open day tomorrow, June 18, and a sausage sizzle on Sunday, June 19.

“You can also pop into the library to see the 10 Years of Papamoa Library photo exhibition, showing some of the great moments the facility has enjoyed over the years.”

Today, a Papamoa genealogy – tracing family history with ancestry.

Come and play at quiz night Katikati Playcentre is looking for adults to play games at its annual quiz night fundraiser next month.

The mid-winter Quiz Night on Saturday, July 2, at Fairview Estate Golf and Country Club –promises to sort out the general knowledge geniuses of the Western Bay. But people need to get their hands on tickets – fast.

There will be prizes for first, second and third placed teams, spot prizes and ‘lucky ticket’ draws.

Quiz categories include sport, entertainment, geography, science and, fittingly for playcentre; children’s world.

Teams are four to eight people, and individuals or pairs can be placed in a team.

Proceeds will go towards a teacher to support parents at sessions. Children’s crafts will be for sale on the night with proceeds going to the local Bellyful organisation.

Plus, Fairview will have bar meals and desserts to order.

Tickets cost $12 each from Café @ Balcony in Katikati, Fairview Estate Golf and Country Club or playcentre members. Or call Claire on 027 200 7642.

Tauranga Friends of the Library, president John Gauld cuts the cake with Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby. com and Find My Past – is on from 9am-12pm, followed by an evening of stories for children aged five-10 from 6pm-7pm. Children are invited to bring their pyjamas and a sleeping bag.

Registration is required. The Papamoa Library and Community Centre Open Day is on tomorrow, June 18, from 10.30am-12.30pm. B’Dazzled Balloon Magic is from 12.45pm-1.30pm.

Registration is required.

Celebrations

Jo’el Komene is offering Taonga Puoro, traditional Maori musical instruments from 11am-12pm.

Celebrations conclude June 19, with a free sausage sizzle from 12pm-1pm.

See: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz

Students to sing big this June This year’s event is at Bethlehem College events centre on June 21 from 9am-3pm, with 19 choirs taking part from 13 secondary schools throughout the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.

“The goal of The Big Sing is to provide opportunities for school choirs to sing in a professional but supportive setting at regional and national levels; to encourage enjoyment in singing and to foster excellence in performance and

repertoire,” says Tauranga Civic Choir member John Wanhill. Each choir presents a 10-minute programme that must include a New Zealand composition, classical composition and other styles of their own choosing.

Award categories include best mixed voice choir, best audience response, and best NZ song.

Nationally, 250 choirs from more than 150 schools compete in 11 regions. The adjudicators are all professional musicians, who first judge the regional competitions, then chose the best 24 choirs to attend The Big Sing National Finale in Wellington this August.

Changes to tenancy laws make it compulsory for all rental homes to have smoke alarms from 1 July 2016.

You need to have:

Installed alarms

Existing alarms working

Checked & changed batteries

Faulty alarms reported

Landlords are responsible for installing smoke alarms before 1 July and checking they’re working at the beginning of each tenancy.

Tenants are responsible for changing batteries and letting their landlord know if there are any problems

To learn more about the new smoke alarm requirements and other changes to the Residential Tenancies Act visit Tenancy.govt.nz

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The Big Sing is back for another year, and Tauranga secondary school students are warming their vocal chords.

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Since the launch of Small Business Tauranga we wanted to provide a full engagement calendar of training and events that is relevant and directed specifically at small to medium enterprises.

Hence, now we’re introducing the ‘Precision Business Summit – Inspiring Small Businesses to Grow’.

This will be a one-day symposium held at ASB Arena on August 27. Put this date in your diary now!

The summit will have multiple business speakers who have achieved success in business and are willing to share their stories to inspire other small business operators.

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I feel we’ve achieved this, but we also wanted to ensure we evolved our activities over time.

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To do this, we’ve been requesting feedback from the small business community – and the combination of this has come together in the shape of a new symposium for small businesses.

The day will be educational, inspiring and highly motivational, while remaining totally centred on small business.

We also want the day to be a community event, somewhere where all small businesses can come together, share experiences – good and bad – and feel part of a network that’s supportive, empathetic and positive.

Keep an eye on our social media platforms for further announcements and registration details during the next couple of weeks.

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Science centre’s new inner-city home

The newly-located House of Science is hosting an open day featuring programming robots as a fun activity.

From Sulphur Point to the city centre, House of Science has moved into the heart of Tauranga and doubled the size of its organisation in the process.

After calling The University of Waikato’s Coastal Marine Field Station home for the last three years, the Tauranga science education centre has packed up its beakers, books and Bunsen burners, and relocated into the city centre to a standalone facility on Grey St. The new central facility is twice as big as the initial location and boasts a large dedicated meeting room, separate from the classroom.

“This will allow us to offer more children’s programmes and potentially host robotics competitions for teams from all over the North Island,” says House of Science director Chris Duggan.

“Plus the spacious reception area will allow us to display some of our students’ fantastic projects.

“By being in the CBD, it’s also a visible reminder of the prominent role science takes on in Tauranga, and provides a more welcoming space for people to drop

in and see what we’re all about.” Chris developed and established the House of Science in Tauranga three years ago to provide science resources and educational opportunities to schools and raise the scientific literacy of the local community.

House of Science is supported nationally through a partnership with the Wright Family Foundation, a Tauranga charitable trust committed to furthering education in all its forms in New Zealand.

While Chris is sad to leave behind the original location “where the magic began”, she is excited about what the future holds for this ever-growing organisation. In fact, she’s marking the occasion with an open day from 2pm-5pm on June 18 that proves science isn’t just for the young, but also the young at heart. Saturday, from 10am-12pm, is dedicated to the ‘Silver Scientists’ in the community, with hands-on experiments for the city’s over-65s.

“House of Science staff and volunteers will encourage interaction at four to six science stations around the facility, where participants can make a ‘pocket rocket’, play with slime, see magic milk in action or programme a robot,” says Chris.

New land withholding tax changes from July 1 Are you aware of your tax obligations as a landowner?

And could you answer whether or not you, or the entity that owns land in this country, is a New Zealand entity?

The answers are not as clear-cut as you may think.

From July 1, 2016, the Government will introduce a Residential Land Withholding Tax, a land tax that will need to be deducted from some residential property sales or disposals.

This is in conjunction with the new Bright-line Test for residential land, introduced last October,

which requires offshore vendors who buy and sell residential land within two years to be subject to the test.

However, the test doesn’t just apply to individuals but takes into account beneficiaries of trusts and shareholders of companies.

Land developers, builders and dealers who are offshore RLWT entities need to be extra careful from a cashflow perspective and there are certain exemptions in place that can be applied for.

It’s important to note the new legislation is still being ironed out and is unclear as to GST implications. For example, sale and purchase of land being inclusive or

exclusive of GST. Various information has already been issued to legal advisers so their obligations in respect of retention of funds on settlement are met; and vendors and purchasers need to be aware of those obligations prior to signing any land sale and purchase documentation.

We recommend you seek specialist legal advice before considering any sale and purchase agreement.

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Transforming young lives through volunteering New Zealand is a country full of can-do people, closeknit communities and a stunning outdoor lifestyle.

Despite this, there are young people who fall through the cracks and miss opportunities to make the most of what this country has to offer.

Being a teenager is a strange transition period that most of us would rather not repeat.

You’re no longer a child, but you don’t have the experience to function like an adult – so what exactly are you? It’s a tough time that can leave many young people lacking self-confidence, falling off the tracks academically, and turning to truancy.

For Helen Fraser, volunteering as a Project K mentor for the Graeme Dingle Foundation has given her the ability to make a real difference in the life of a teen, which she sees first-hand by sharing in their successes and challenges.

“I decided to become a Project K

mentor after shared experiences. meeting Project “The programme K coordinator really opens these Helen teens’ eyes to new Whareaitu, experiences and through a provides them with friend. It was another role model the perfect in life,” says Helen. opportunity.

Anyone interested “I own in volunteering can the retail contact Volunteer boutique Bettie Western Bay of Monroe, and Plenty on 07 571 I’m fulfilling 3714 or see www. my dream volunteerwbop. as a fashion Helen Fraser and Summer-Lee Richardson, 15, get ready com. If you are designer. I interested in to take the big jump at a Project K event. have a young becoming a Project ranges of young people run by son and a busy K mentor, contact the Graeme Dingle Foundation. business, but you get to a point in the Graeme Dingle Helen currently mentors 15-yearlife when you want to give back.”

Foundation Bay of old Summer-Lee Richardson, and Project K is a 14-month Plenty on 07 571 has previously mentored one other 0165, or visit www. mentoring programme designed student through Project K. The for Year 10 students. It aims to dinglefoundation.org.nz programme organises monthly arm young people with a belief activities for students and mentors, in their own ability to set and from the fun to the extreme, such achieve goals, helping them find as bowling, wildlife tours, and purpose and direction in their lives. There are also a number skydiving – providing personal of other programmes for all age development and support through

Fulfilment, friendship and fun volunteering We all know how difficult it can be to make new friends and find our place in the community.

What we don’t often consider is how those with an intellectual disability fit in when they are not always included.

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with intellectual disabilities. The one-to-one friendship programme simply provides friendship, and this friendship is something treasured by both the volunteers and their friends at IHC. Helen, like many with intellectual disabilities, can struggle to have meaningful relationships.

When Helen’s mother passed away For Tauranga IHC volunteer a few years ago, Janice’s friendship Janice Harper, being a provided a genuine connection built companion for Helen Campbell on mutual interests. through the IHC Friendship During the years Janice has come up Programme means she can with a variety of activities to keep the make a real difference in helping friendship fun and doing things they Helen find her place in the both enjoy, such as ten pin bowling, community. And in turn Helen shopping, coffee and cheesecake now has a place in Janice’s heart. dates and Helen’s favourite – getting Janice, who works part-time professional manicures. at the YMCA, reached out to “It’s nice for Helen to have a choice the Volunteer Centre at the in what she wants to do when we hang Historic Village driven by her out, it empowers her as an individual.” aspiration to support people If you would like to develop a Tauranga IHC volunteer Janice with intellectual disabilities. friendship teach someone a new Harper and Helen Campbell.

“It was easy to do, I just skill, support them to achieve a goal turned up and said what I was through volunteering with the IHC in Tauranga or looking for. I was surprised at how many different Rotorua, contact Brenda Evans on 07 577 4628 or via things you can do to volunteer, but IHC stood out to the website www.ihc.org.nz. me.”And there’s a good reason it did.

For even more volunteering opportunities, contact For more than 65 years IHC has been advocating Volunteer Western Bay of Plenty at the Historic Village for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people on 07 571 3714 or via www.volunteerwbop.com

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To our wonderful team of volunteers The BOPDHB wishes to thank you all for your outstanding generosity; we truly value the time and support you provide.

You are a great asset to our community making a huge difference by helping patients, families and staff at Tauranga Hospital enjoy a more pleasant and positive experience.

Thank you.

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Exploring a sense of adventure Bay of Plenty residents with a sense of adventure can explore some of New Zealand’s iconic locations or journey across the ditch, and much more, with Reid Tours.

Beginning with trips to Mount Cook more than 20 years ago, Christchurch-based Reid Tours now run tours throughout New Zealand and Australia.

The New Zealand tours include iconic tours of the South Island and North Island as well as specific location and event-based tours such as World of Wearable Arts.

Tours to Hokianga and Cape Reinga, Stewart Island and The East Cape and Nelson/Marlborough are also on the menu. Reid Tours has found many New Zealand travellers have seen much of the world, but are yet to see key parts of New Zealand.

Australian tours began with a trip to the everpopular Tasmania before expanding to include Cairns and Far North Queensland and now Adelaide and the Murray River.

Reid Tours’ policy is that you should have a memorable holiday experience, not just a long bus trip. A large number of their clients from New Zealand and overseas have come from customer recommendations which is a testament to the quality and enjoyment of the tours.

Listening to feedback from their valued customers they have developed their tours to satisfy customer demand and offer the very best in boutique rail and coach travel experiences. This has seen the additional service of home pick-ups and return airfares from anywhere in New Zealand for overnight tours.

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Abel Tasman National Park is on the WOW Nelson Marlborough tour. the tours. The inclusion of shorter days and multinight stays into the schedules and limiting numbers on coach tours, keeping 20 per cent of seats free, makes for a more pleasant journey. Additionally, providing high quality late model coaches and quality accommodation, such as the three nights at Hilton Queenstown on their New Zealand tours, means a few touches of luxury along the way. Enjoy a Reid Tour for yourself today.

Packing tips for all trips Whether you’re going for six days or six months, packing for a holiday can be one of the hardest parts of travel.

Packing just the right amount – not too much and not too little – is as important as making sure you’ve packed everything you need.

We’ve got a few packing tips for those dreaming about a winter escape.

Having an extensive list can take a large chunk of the stress out of packing, and always having your list handy is important for those sudden moments of inspiration.

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Buy travel-sized items, such as toiletries.

You’ll find you save a lot of space if you have teeny tiny toothpaste rather than a whole tube, and you can always buy more on your holiday if necessary.

Some people fold, some roll, and other zip-lock.

But there’s no right way to pack your clothing.

Folding is good for stacking clothes high, rolling is good to fit shirts and leggings into leftover spaces.

Sealing your clothes in zip-lock, airtight bags saves space, but remember your bag will likely get messy and it will be harder to pack everything back in, including purchases, for the trip home.

Making sure all of your clothing is interchangeable can save you lots of luggage space – if every top can be worn with every bottom you’ll have a multitude of outfits at your disposable with minimal effort.

Of course, there are dozens of packing tips – do you have some?

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A holiday in your backyard

Felicity Johl enjoying views from the Beachpoint Apartments.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to run away overseas to enjoy a little holiday, and you deďŹ nitely donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to escape the winter chills.

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Making travel easier with helpful iApps Traveling can be tough, but to a country where there is no common language or currency can be even tougher. When I travelled through Europe, England and Finland, swapping currency and language was a nightmare. Thankfully, I had my iPhone handy at all times, and found three apps that made the journey entirely different.

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I am terrible with converting money. I get swept up in the moment of indulgence and I forget that no, ďŹ ve pounds is not equal to ďŹ ve dollars. So XE Currency was a huge money-saver. With the option to download

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birth.” Bethlehem Birthing Centre is a primary birthing centre for women having natural, low-risk births, without intervention. The centre provides a safe, nurturing environment where women The antenatal classes, led by a can give birth naturally and qualified birth educator enjoy the precious first few in association with Plunket, days with their newborn in a will be held on-site at loving, peaceful and supportive Bethlehem Birthing Centre at atmosphere.

Te Paeroa Rd. Pregnant women who want to The first full-day courses find out more about birthing will be held on Saturday, without intervention are also June 18, and Saturday, invited to visit the facility June 25, with more classes every Tuesday and Thursday planned for August and as at 10am and 7.30pm, when dictated by demand. mums and their support person Bethlehem Birthing Centre can visit the facility for a tour founders Chloe Wright and and find out more about what Nicky Campbell say the centre offers. antenatal classes are a natural “If your vision is to have step in the centre’s vision to be Chloe Wright and Nicky Campbell at a non-intervention birth, a one-stop shop to meet the Bethlehem Birthing Centre. communicate this to your needs of new parents. midwife. Be sure to have the “We are thrilled to be also able to support women support you want,” says Chloe. offering this new service,” says before they have their baby, with Bookings for antenatal classes are Chloe. “Bethlehem Birthing antenatal classes. essential. Bookings are open to all “Childbirth education is Centre supports women from mums, with preferential booking extremely important, as it lets labour until they take their baby given to women booked to give women know their choices. home, with a strong focus on the birth at the birthing centre.

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Family trusts are becoming an increasingly popular way of protecting property and managing assets for future generations.

‘Gifting’ your assets to a trust can ensure they remain in the hands of those you love the most.

When administered properly, a trust can protect your assets from falling prey to business failings, relationship break-ups, remarriage and unwise investments.

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A well-structure trust can also reap tax benefits.

Whether you want to set money aside for a child or grandchild’s education, or put measures in place to ensure a former partner can’t lay claim to your children’s inheritance, a family trust is worth considering.

Trustees have the discretion to not make a distribution until your children have taken steps to protect themselves. For instance, until they have signed a relationship property agreement. Trusts can also protect vulnerable or spendthrift children

by not distributing trust funds.

In setting up a trust, you can also prepare a memorandum of wishes to guide trustees in the event of the death of both parents.

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It’s important you seek specialist legal advice, so the trust is thorough and robust, should it be challenged.

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Using the right type of heater It’s winter and home heating is on the agenda. Especially when high power bills get popped into the letterbox.

And with heating making up about 30 per cent of your power bill in winter, making the right choice about which heater you use can save you a lot during the cooler months.

Here, we weigh up the pros and cons of some of the heating devices available.

Heat pumps

Heat pumps are seen by many New Zealanders as the ultimate heater: Cheap to run and easy to use.

But while they are sold on the promise of efficiency, the way many people use them means they can work out to be pricey.

A study by BRANZ shows while 42 per cent of householders said their heat pumps’ performance was excellent, only 15 per cent said running costs were excellent.

If you have an old, draughty house a heat pump is probably not your best bet.

Massey University construction professor Robyn Phipps says any house built before 1970 which hasn’t been significantly renovated will probably not suit a heat pump.

“If you are trying to heat the air, you have to heat a lot more because it’s being replaced with air from outside all the time. You’re better to have a radiant heater that heats surfaces.”

Robyn says many people don’t understand how to use a heat pump thermostat properly.

They often turn the heat pump on high as soon as they got home, then turn it off when it got hot.

“That’s where you can get $600 power bills.”

A cheaper and better option is to set the thermostat to 18 degrees Celsius on a timer, so the house was the right temperature to arrive home to.

And heat pumps need to be serviced regularly to maintain their efficiency.

“People know they need to get the filters changed in their cars but they need the mindset of having them changed in their heat pumps too,” says Robyn. Justin Boyes, of HRV, says it’s important to get a heat pump that is the right size for the room.

He says a smaller heat pump won’t be cheaper to run if it was battling to heat a large area. One too big will also work out dearer than it needed to.

“There’s a misconception that you put in a heat pump and your bill drops but that’s often not the case because it’s more likely you will just have a warmer house.”

Steve Heinen, a visiting researcher at the University of Auckland business school, says the upfront cost of a heat pump - starting from $2000 on average

- meant they’re not a good option for renters.

“But if you are going to live in a house 20 years and raise your family there, it’s probably a good investment.”

The average payback period for a heat pump purchase is about nine years.

Most only have a five-year warranty.

Electric heaters

A plug-in electric heater is the cheapest option when it comes to upfront cost.

While all heaters have the same level of efficiency - they convert all electricity they use into heat - the size and type of heater makes a difference to how well they will work in your house.

Heaters with work best in living areas because they distribute heat evenly.

The ‘Consumer’ magazine recommends a fan-equipped convector or oscillating tower heater for a modern insulated house. But oil column heaters are good in bedrooms where you want to take the chill off.

Radiant heaters can work well if you have a poorly insulated house or very high ceilings and just want to keep yourself warm watching television.

But Robyn says there’s a lot of variation between heaters. The best guide to efficiency is the star rating displayed on packaging.

The new winter coat

We know it’s cold – but a coat that comes with built-in heaters?

Yes, the idea has been hatched and people worldwide are talking about the soon-to-be-had new convenience.

Long gone will be the advice of ‘have a cup of concrete – and harden up’ Emel and Aris’ women’s trenchcoat and as you nip outside men’s overcoat both include heating during winter. panels. Photo: Emel + Aris.

According to Executivestyle.com.au, a Kickstarter project in Britain is looking to revolutionise the clothing industry with an innovative pairing of infrared technology and high street fashion.

British company Emel and Aris is raising funds to put what is claimed to be the world’s first ‘smart coat’ into production.

Their design has lightweight polymers, which produce infrared heat energy that will be absorbed by the skin to heat muscles and increase bloodflow. Who knew?

The heat will be transferred via discreet lightweight panels sewn into the jacket on the shoulders, sides and lower back, and connected to a slim battery located in a waterproof pocket that can also be used to charge your smartphone.

Designer Rana Nakhal Solset has come up with elegant, streamlined styles: for men, an overcoat made from a waterproof treated blend of Loro Piana cashmere and wool; and a lighterweight raincoat in water repellent Loro Piana cotton, with a detachable vest.

For women, a Loro Piana cashmere and wool blend wrap coat, and a more lightweight Loro Piana cotton classic trench coat.

Another high-tech contraption which is sure to make inroads into haute couture. Apparently, we’ve already got garments with media player controls embedded in the sleeve and suits that can buy your coffee. Again, who knew?

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Cooling down winter power bills My partner and I have a lovely warm home which keeps us and our little tot toasty during winter. But things weren’t always so cosy.

I grew up in a 100-plus-yearold home with thick Kauri walls covered in scrim. So you couldn’t stuff them with pink batts.

The floorboards were so close to the ground there was hardly enough room to crawl underneath, let alone line it with insulation or rollout the polythene wrap to keep moisture from rearing its ugly head.

And the truth is there are still many who live in cold, damp homes like this – or just about – in our country during winter.

So apart from cranking up the heater dials – and racking up the power bill – what can you do?

Power bills get high mostly because generated heat will instantly disappear through poorly insulated walls, floors and ceilings.

If you can’t afford it or you’re So if you can’t stuff renting, hardware stores have everything with pink temporary stick-on plastic batts, try this some of films that do a good this Kiwi ingenuity. job on the cheap.

If you have an old If you’re not too chimney, fill it with rags or house-proud, tape old pillows to block off chills.

Use draught-stoppers along Doorstoppers stop bubble wrap onto the bottom of doors. heat escaping. the glass. You won’t be able to see much Did you know you can even with the ‘frosted’ effect, but at least get draught-stoppers which sit under doorways and move with the you’ll be warm.

In some flats, the first one to turn opening of the door? Perfect if you on a heater pays the power bill, want to keep certain rooms warm. which is why students wearing the Lined curtains will also keep the contents of half their wardrobe heat in at night. The lining creates an air pocket between cool air from indoors is a common sight.

It’s not actually a bad approach. the windows and the actual curtain Apparently, your own body burns lining, which is keeping in warm at a toasty 37 degrees Celsius, air. I’ve heard of people backing but most of the heat thrown off their curtains with heavy wool disappears into the air. blankets from the op shop.

Trapping it with clothing makes Apparently, the thick backing an enormous difference. Long, made a huge difference to the thermal underwear for your upper amount of heat escaping their and lower body are the best bet. home. If you can’t afford curtains I read that wearing one layer of many areas have ‘curtain banks’ to thermal undies is the equivalent of help those in financial need. turning the thermostat up by about Double glazing for windows can four degrees Celsius. Merle Foster cost tens of thousands.

Laser – the name and service you can trust Laser Plumbing Te Puke, led by John Wilson, has been servicing the Bay of Plenty for more than 30 years.

Laser Plumbing Te Puke.

They have a great team of fully qualified plumbers, gasfitters and wood fire specialists who can help you whatever your need – from design to install and servicing.

Together, with the helpful administration staff, they provide a high level of friendly, reliable and competitive customer service.

Laser Plumbing Te Puke is a trusted name in the Bay of Plenty for all plumbing or gas work or wood fires.

They also offer a 24-hour call-out service for emergency situations.

Call in to their showroom located on the corner of Jellicoe St and Dunlop Rd to view one of the best.

Pick up sticks this winter

If you have a fireplace but don’t want to fork out hundreds of dollars in the dark, damp days of winter, we suggest you start foraging for wood.

Yes. You read it right.

Back in the day many rural kids used to fill sacks with pine cones from a nearby forest.

If you live semi-rurally, see if your neighbours have any trees they want to get rid of.

Around this region many grow avocados, and often these trees need trimming. Maybe you could help trim trees in exchange for the wood.

Or do you have any trees you want to get rid of?

Remove your own trees yourself and use wood for winter fires.

Make sure green wood is stored for a year, otherwise it won’t burn properly and gives off much less heat.

And keep an eye out for random bits and pieces on the roadside, or ‘free firewood’ signs.

But stay away from treated wood and driftwood.

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Warm up with a hot soak

The Mount Hot Pools.

When the cold bites this winter, you could turn on your heat pump, wrap yourself in a blanket or light the fire. But a soak in the hot pools is also a great way to warm up during cooler months.

Mount Maunganui’s hot salt water pools is undergoing refurbishment, which primarily involves upgrading the changing rooms, creating additional family changing room space, planting and landscaping around the pools, refurbishing the reception area and some painting work.

This is in line with findings of extensive customer research conducted by an independent research company, says Mount Hot Pools manager Matthew Strange.

“The endorsements rate the customer service and soak highly, but mention having to wait for family changing rooms, and suggest the toddler pools and landscaping could be improved.

“The pools’ refurbishment project will help the facility continue to deliver an excellent customer service experience to locals and tourists.”

The project will be staged, with the aim of keeping the pools open to the public – as a result refurbishment work will cease during the school holiday period.

The toddler pool and spa pools are next on the list for an upgrade – and will be out of service from June 13-July 6 at the latest. The main passive and active pools will be still open for public use.

Bay Venues’ venues and programmes manager Tina Harris-Ririnui says while pool users are positive overall about their experiences at the hot pools, significant customer feedback has been received about the venue’s weaknesses.

Areas highlighted in the survey predominantly mentioned “cold and basic” changing rooms, insufficient family changing rooms, and the pools’ failure to capitalise on their idyllic natural surroundings.

Tina says the refurbishment is aimed at addressing those issues and meeting market expectations. A more upmarket, modern look, will be created with the aim of ensuring the pools are a truly iconic facility Tauranga can be proud of.

“The bones of the pool complex are good and its heart and soul will not be lost.”

“Recent years’ work has been conducted to address operational maintenance issues behind the scenes, so it is nice to give the facility a spruce up which the customers get to enjoy.”

Once the refurbishment is completed the improved state of the changing rooms, toddler pools, landscaping and availability of sufficient family changing space, will impress the public and add to further positive feedback, says Matthew.

The popular heated pools complex has also received a TripAdvisor excellence award for service.

“The TripAdvisor endorsement reflects the fact the pools are a drawcard for tourists. Once refurbished, they will be an even better than normal place to soak and relax.”

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New president back on home turf His family have been dairy farmers in Black Rd, Paengaroa, since 1958 – that’s where he grew up.

But continuing the tradition didn’t figure in young Darryl Jensen’s future plans.

“Milking cows didn’t really appeal but I liked farming so began a cadetship with drystock farmer Ray Hayward at Pikowai when I left school,” says Darryl.

Several decades on he’s not only a dairy farmer back at Black Rd, but also the newly elected provincial president for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers.

After starting work at Pikowai and other Bay of Plenty properties Darryl moved to the King Country, working on a sheep and beef property near Te Kuiti.

Eventually, he and wife Kim bought a 400 hectare sheep and beef farm near Waimihi.

Daryl’s younger brother was running the family farm and in 1999 he died in a microlight crash. Following the tragic accident, Kim and Darryl decided to return to the farm where Darryl’s parents Brian and Pat still live.

So Darryl the drystock farmer became a dairy farmer. Kim continued her teaching career at Pongakawa School and their

daughters Chloe, now 23, and Hannah, 21, completed their secondary education and left home for tertiary studies.

Today the farm Newly elected Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers provincial president is 116ha and Darryl Jensen on the farm at Paengaroa. milking up to 340 crossbred because farms have amalgamated or land cows through a herringbone dairy with two use has changed to kiwifruit or avocado staff to give Darryl time for his Federated orcharding.”

Farmers commitments. But he’s still the Darryl says a major hurdle facing farming overall manager as well as relief worker, and is water availability and quality – and calf-rearer, and also owns a kiwifruit orchard. technology will play a big part in enabling Naturally Darryl is an advocate of farmers farmers to continue to be productive and joining Federated Farmers, which he says profitable while protecting the environment. for a $635 annual subscription plays a vital Plus, changing our farmers’ focus from advocacy role on behalf of members and commodity markets to high-end consumers provides leadership pathways for those is also the way of the future, says Darryl. keen to step up to local, regional and even Despite the low payout and tough financial national roles. times, Darryl has confidence in the industry’s It’s also offers important networking and future and the ability of Kiwi farmers to mentoring opportunities, and gives support innovate and continue to produce some of to farmers both formally and informally. the highest quality foods in the world.

“Membership in the Bay of Plenty is However, the next few seasons will be dropping partly due to changing land use. tough and Federated Farmers’ roles of There was a time when the region had 1000 supporting and advocating for farmers will or so members. be even more important, says Darryl.

Elaine Fisher “Now it’s about 540 and that’s largely

Small lifestyle block owners’ help sought for guide Bay of Plenty Regional Council is looking for owners of small lifestyle blocks to help develop a guide for good land nutrient management practices.

A discussion group will meet next week to brainstorm ideas, but an exact time and date is yet to be set, says BOPRC marketing and communications advisor Hariata Ngatai.

“We’re calling out to any lifestyle block owners, then contacting them to see what times they’re available.”

The council is interested in knowing what landowners – with properties five hectares or smaller – are doing on their lifestyle blocks.

“Some people might have a couple of sheep just to put in the freezer during winter, some people

might have horses, or people dabbling in truffles.

“We just want to see what different types of activities they’re doing and where the information gaps are.”

A council-commissioned report last year found there are more than 1000 properties of five hectares or less around Lake Rotorua – and many are relatively new to rural living, which spurred BOPRC to look into it.

BOPRC Rotorua catchments manager Helen Creagh says these owners are not always farmers by trade, so it’s important the council helps them understand everything.

“What happens on the land affects the water and we want to support these landowners with good land use practices so they too can play their part in protecting the water quality of our lake.”

So if you have a property five hectares or smaller and would like to be part of this group, email info@rotorualakes.co.nz or phone 0800 884 880 to RSVP.

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‘...and frightened Ted Santi away She probably came floating in on the prevailing westerly winds. Windborne for 2100km before putting down randomly at Nineteenth Ave here in Tauranga.

A beautiful lady, probably Australian by birth, reddish-yellow, long striped legs and bearing the romantic moniker of the golden silk orb-weaver.

The romantic notion ends there because the spider gave Ted Santi one hell of a fright.

The golden silk orb-weaver was hanging from her intricately-woven web next to Ted’s clothesline.

“It was the sheer size of the thing – two to three centimetres – and poised at a convenient place and height to drop on me.”

The spider’s wickedly beautiful, venomous, but not dangerous.

Her bite would probably cause localised pain, redness and blisters that would normally disappear in 24 hours. So arachnophobic Ted had good cause to be wary.

Like the time the electrician encountered an Avondale spider

was photographed in a switchboard in killing and consuming a Auckland. “That half-metre-long brown was probably bigger. tree snake. Ted says I quickly closed the the golden silk orbswitchboard and told weaver he sighted was the woman to find “bigger than anything I herself another have ever seen”. “Huge electrician.” abdomen and very long The arrival of the legs.” He was shifting golden silk orb-weaver the clothesline when he is not unheard of. As spotted it. spiderlings they can “I thought jeez – that’s be carried by the wind a big one.” across the Tasman, It’s interesting the usually ending up blokes are only twoin the North Venomous but not deadly. thirds the size of the Island. So far this The golden silk orbfemales. The golden year six golden weaver.

Photo: Bruce Barnard. silk orb-weaver is from orbs have been the genus Nephila, derived from reported in New Zealand.

Ancient Greek meaning “fond of “This one obviously enjoyed being here. She was an adult spider, spinning”, and is one of the oldest surviving spiders with a there was lots of debris in her web. fossilised specimen dating back 165 “And there was a nest nearby, which means she’d met a nice bloke million years.

The ‘golden’ relates to the colour and they’d had a good time,” says of the spider’s silk, not the spider Ted. But Ministry for Primary itself. The ‘yellow’ threads of the Industries incursion investigator web shine golden in the sunlight.

Heather Pearson insists only And while not exactly welcome in females have been found in NZ. Gate Pa, Ted’s ‘gold orb’ seems to Female golden silk orb-weavers have moved in – and has run of the can grow up to five centimetres, place. “She and her family are still not including leg span. In 2012 a there. I haven’t touched them.” large individual from a sub-species

Learning to love our coastline’s dunes Spiders and skinks, butterflies and bugs – there is plenty of hidden life in the sand dunes along the Bay of Plenty coastline.

But the local branch of Forest & Bird is encouraging residents to take a second look at our coastline, particularly the Papamoa dunes.

“With increasing population there is a need for awareness of the fact we have a gem of landscape on our coast and it deserves special recognition and care,” says Carole Long of Forest & Bird.

“In particular the four kilometres of dunes between Papamoa Domain and Taylor Rd are largely unmodified and are worthy of protection and restoration.

“Coastcare and Tauranga City Council have made a good start on small sections of the dunes but the local community needs to recognise this is a natural landscape, which is a valuable asset to the area and the city as a whole.”

The Tauranga branch of Forest & Bird is hosting a community meeting to give information on the dunes in partnership with Coastcare and TCC on Sunday, June 19, at the Papamoa Community Centre,

Gravatt Rd, Papamoa. Displays and information will be available from 10.30am followed by a short meeting from 11am, then a discussion and sausage sizzle.

The National Dune Restoration Trust is working nationwide to restore dunes and other cities are celebrating their dunes.

“We have a real gem to treasure in the Papamoa dunes and they need recognition,” says Carole.

“There are weed infestations to control and access ways to be formalised, all of which may take time, but the important thing is to make a start.”

Experts on dune environments, staff and volunteers will be on-site after the meeting – so join Forest & Bird to show your support for this special part of our own backyard.

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The fruit to fight winter bugs Winter is when the bugs come out fighting – but there is an easy way to fend them off. Eat healthy!

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According to 5+ A Day, fresh seasonal fruit provides many vitamins and minerals vital for a healthy immune system.

So here’s a fruit salad recipe with a winter twist – using fresh produce we can get our hands on during winter months.

Winter fruit salad with honeycomb and chia seeds

Ingredients 2 oranges, peeled and chopped 2 green kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

2 gold kiwifruit, peeled and chopped 2 persimmon, peeled and chopped 2 nashi pears, cored and chopped Fresh mint leaves, torn 1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 wedge of honeycomb, Or 2 Tbsp of other honey Chia seeds (optional) Method Combine chopped fruit in a large bowl.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over fruit and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle mint leaves over the top.

To serve, sprinkle over chia seeds, and add the wedge of honeycomb, or drizzle over honey.

Many kids’ cereals still high in sugar A consumer advisory service is saying cereal manufacturers aren’t getting the message about children’s products being too high in sugar.

since Consumer NZ last looked at these products in 2013, says chief executive Sue Chetwin.

And six cereal products have even more sugar than they used to, with one packing a 30 per cent increase.

The report compared sugar

Consumer NZ looked at 50 breakfast cereals that appeal to kids using bright packaging, cartoon characters, games or sweet flavours, as well as healthy options commonly eaten by children.

Results show while companies have reduced sodium levels, it’s a different story when it comes to sugar. Sugar levels have changed little

and sodium content in cereals with what was found in previous surveys.

Sue says 27 cereals are high in sugar. “The worst offender was more than 40 per cent sugar and had more than three teaspoons of sugar in a 30g serving.

“Eleven other cereals had two-and-a-half teaspoons or more in a 30g serving.”

Sue says although the average sugar content of kids’ cereals has gone down from 21 per cent this year versus 27 per cent in 2013, it is disappointing six products had more sugar than previous surveys.

“Manufacturers need to do more to reduce the sugar load in their

products,” says Sue. But the news is better for sodium, the ‘baddie’ in salt.

Nineteen cereals have 20 per cent less sodium than previous surveys; and five products had reduced their sodium content by more than one-third.

So what should you be pouring in your kids’ breakfast bowls? Consumer NZ’s survey found wheat biscuits or porridge are better options for everyday eating.

They are low in sugar and have moderate amounts of sodium, says Sue. But watch out for sweetened varieties of porridge – they can be high in sugar.

Consumer NZ’s kids’ cereals report can be found online at www.consumer.org.nz

A chance to pick or grow a new career If you’re picking fruit growing could be something you want to get serious about, then head along to the Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower competition in Tauranga this month.

Hosted in conjunction with Cultivate Your Career, the event aims to celebrate and inspire young horticulturalists – visitors can watch competitors in action

and view trade stands showcasing products and services.

Cultivate Your Career brings together industry and secondary schools to expose Year 11-13 students to the skills they need to transition from the classroom into employment, training or further education in the Bay of Plenty.

The day promotes horticulture

as a career and will also apply the latest research in education to equip students with critical skills to will support them in being competitive in a globalised economy.

The BOP Young Fruit Grower Competition is on June 22 from 9am-3pm at Mills Reef Winery, 143 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem.

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Creating cute cupcakes Baking is fantastic, but the best bit is when the cupcakes have cooled and the cake is level. That’s when the creativity really flows.

Decorating your delicious treat is the best bit. But making sure you’ve got the right tools and knowledge for the job is just as important as having the right coloured icing to match the flavours.

Know your icing

Meringue is an egg white and sugar mix that makes a great pie topper and can be piped; and marzipan is made from almond paste and works well to give a smooth even coverage of cakes.

Right tools for the job

Piping bags, spatulas, and piping nozzles are all necessary items to ice beautiful cupcakes and cakes.

Beginner’s versions of these items can usually be bought at supermarkets or department stores, but if you want more fancy and more variety, you may need to turn to speciality stores or shopping online.

Piping nozzles in almost every shape and size can be sourced online, from leaves and simple flowers, to nozzles designed to make roses and tulips.

Always make extra icing

Do you know the difference between buttercream and royal? And your meringue from your marzipan?

It’s important to know what icing you’re wanting, and what you’re wanting it to do. Royal icing is typically used to ice cookies and starts sticky before setting as a hard glossy icing. Buttercream is best used for frosting cakes and cupcakes, and typically used for piping and decorating cakes and cupcakes.

It’s nearly impossible to make the same consistency icing twice – and if you’re using coloured icing it’s even more unlikely that two batches will match. In this case, the more the merrier.

And if there’s any leftovers at the end, who’s going to complain? A little icing taste test here and there doesn’t go a-miss. What are your great decorating tips? Share them on The Weekend Sun Facebook page.

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Warming up the belly this winter Winter is well and truly here, and we just love coming home to the savoury smells of the slow cooker.

Whether you’re away from the house for six hours or 11, there’s bound to be a great slow cooker recipe for your work hours.

A favourite during winter tends to be beef stew, and this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Prepare it the

night before, throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and come home to a glorious smelling home – and dinner ready to serve. This recipe is sure to warm the belly as the winter temperatures slowly drop.

Slow cooker beef stew Ingredients: 500g beef, cut into cubes ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper 1 clove minced garlic 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 onion, chopped 1 cup beef stock ½ cup vegetable stock 3 potatoes, peeled and diced 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1-2 stalks celery, chopped ½ cup mushrooms, washed and diced ½ cup red wine – optional for the adults!

Method: Place the meat in your slow cooker. In a bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper, and stir into the meat to coat it.

Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef stock, vegetable stock, wine, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and celery.

Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low setting for 10-12 hours, or high setting for four-six hours.

Serve with crusty buns or over rice. Enjoy!

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Hygienic and informative they were confident in their product. “We knew it was quite a cool idea but trying to get the point across [to the Dragons] was quite hard, but we nailed it.”

The Year 13 Otumoetai College student says her team came up with the idea for MySoap because they wanted to try and solve an issue facing New Zealand society. “We needed to find an area that would fit a lot of people and get a high target market, and we also wanted to solve an issue that was a big issue Creating a soap with a hidden toy that can only be throughout New Zealand,” says Sophie. accessed through using the soap proved popular with “Hygiene was one of the key things that came up in judges at a recent Bay of Plenty schools entrepreneur young children.” competition, similar to the reality television show Popping a collectable toy in the middle of the soaps ‘Dragon’s Den’. is to try and convince children to wash their hands.

Millie says the ‘Dragons’ The soaps are available in three colour and were “a bit intimidating” but fragrance combinations, and come with a fact sheet that teaches children about the little animal in their soap. Predicting the soaps will last up to six weeks with normal use, Sophie says they’re also great to convince little ones to jump in the bathtub too.

“At the moment we’re doing a range of whales and dolphins and things like that, because we thought it was appropriate because it is a bath and wash-your-hands toy.”

And the young entrepreneurs are planning to expand – to safari animals.

For more information, search Jasmin Eagar, Ella Copland, Cade van Hammond, Millie Hubbard, James Arrowsmith, Pim Chammoung and Sophie Best with the soaps. ‘MySoap’ on Facebook.

Getting children to wash their hands can be a mission, as every parent knows, but Sophie Best, Millie Hubbard and five other entrepreneurs have found a way to make the cleaning process a little more exciting for children.

Natural compounds to balance cholesterol A clinical trial into tangerine and red palm extract is, for me, one of the most important studies into natural support for cardiovascular health.

A study ‘Citrus Flavonoids and Tocotrienols for Hypercholesterolemia’ – or high cholesterol – by Rosa, Xian-Lu and Guthrie, 2007, identified the cardiovascular benefits of a patented combination of these extracts.

This was a double-blind placebocontrolled trial with the objective to see if these compounds had any effect on blood cholesterol and other heart risk factors. The study involved 120 otherwise healthy people with high cholesterol.

They were divided into two groups. Group one was given Sytrinol, a tangerine extract

combined with the palm fruit extract Tocomin. The other group was given a placebo sugar pill.

After 12 weeks both groups were given a blood test. The results show, on average, those receiving the active ingredients reduced total cholesterol by 27 per cent.

This was reflected in a reduction of Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol by 25 per cent with a small increase of beneficial HighDensity Lipoprotein cholesterol of four per cent. Triglycerides are the transported fat from excess calories and can lead to heart disease and these reduced by 31 per cent.

Many people have been prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications called statins. These are very effective at reducing

cholesterol because they inhibit the liver enzyme needed to create cholesterol. However, this same enzyme is needed for critically important Co enzyme Q10.

By reducing CoQ10, statins can cause many side effects such as fatigue and muscle pain.

I recommend most people on statins take CoQ10 as CoQsol but please call me to see if this is right for you.

There is a large group of people who cannot tolerate statins and another group who would prefer to use non-drug solutions to improve heart health.

The compounds in the above trial are now available to the public.

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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Sandi Foothead and Andrea Keat from Hardy’s Bethlehem.

Discovering the best you From vitamins to protein shakes, to skincare and health advice, and everything in between, Hardy’s Bethlehem is a health hub in the heart of Bethlehem Town Centre.

And if you’re looking for a natural path to a better state of health and wellbeing for you and your family, look no further – Hardy’s Bethlehem is your ticket to a happier, healthier future.

Store manager Andrea Keat has made sure the new store is stocked with a wide range of options – from old favourites to new and exciting products.

“We have a great range of good quality supplements, as well as lots of protein shakes and superfoods.

“We also have a nice range of natural skincare and haircare as well.” The brand new branch opened its

doors last Monday – and the Hardy’s Bethlehem team is really excited about the opportunity to bring their products and knowledge to the local community.

This knowledge is a key part of what sets Hardy’s apart, says Andrea, with the one of the most extensive training programmes within the health supplement industry.

“Our fabulously friendly and helpful staff are equipped with in-depth information on a wide range of nutritional and herbal supplements,” says Andrea.

Among this team of natural health professionals is resident clinical nutritionist Karen Carswell, who brings a particularly in-depth understanding of diet and wellbeing to Hardy’s Bethlehem – and by extension to the wider Bethlehem community.

So pop by Hardy’s Bethlehem. Their experts will help you discover the best you – and get you feeling good.

A skin soaking ritual for winter Winter brings with it many challenges in caring for our skin. The colder temperatures outside and air-conditioned environments indoors all have a dehydrating effect on our skin.

When our skin is dehydrated it cannot effectively absorb the active ingredients in our skincare products and becomes dull and lifeless.

Fortunately, there is help in the form of a very simple daily practice called the Janesce Soaking Ritual.

At Jamele, the botanical Janesce skincare range and philosophy is foundational to our holistic approach to skin health. ‘Wet the Skin and Lock It In’ is the trademark principle behind the whole Janesce range.

The Janesce Soaking Ritual is very simple. Instead of cleansing in the

morning, soak a muslin cloth in several centimetres of warm water to which you’ve added 2-3 drops of Janesce Lavender or Rose Soaking Drops. Press this warm compress into your face for 10-15 seconds, then re-wet the cloth and repeat while you take 20 deep breaths.

The soaking drops contain powerful plant extracts, which soften the skin.

Apply your serum-concentrates and moisturisers directly after the soaking ritual to lock in the beautiful hydration.

Rather than treating your morning skincare routine as just another chore to get through, enjoy this pause before the busyness of your day; take the time to nurture and be kind to yourself.

The Janesce Soaking Ritual is healing

and nourishing to even the most sensitive skin and can be used in conjunction with other skincare ranges.

For more information, visit www.jamele.co.nz/ morning-rituals

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Leigh Goodard at the national championships selling pads to kneel on when playing bowls.

The 67th NZ indoor bowls national championships

Someone is being a bit too precious Re: ‘Have your say about precious reserve’ (The Weekend Sun, June 10).

A Sandel seems extraordinarily ill-informed and confused regarding the issues surrounding reserves in Omokoroa and the Kaimai Ward in general.

Firstly, there is no Western Bay of Plenty District Council decision regarding precious or any other reserve at this time, merely proposals put forward for consideration after public consultation for development or sale in total or part of reserves in the ward.

The issue of access to reserves for everyone is not disputed by anyone and indeed is actively promoted by all interested parties.

The reserves in Omokoroa are a community amenity and are for residents and visitors alike - part of the features that

make the peninsula such an attractive and desirable place to visit and live.

They are an integral part of the character of the area and as such should be retained in their entirety now and in perpetuity.

By all means make them more accessible but please preserve them.

The Omokoroa community called a meeting on May 25, where Western Bay of Plenty District Council members were in attendance.

They explained the reasons behind the Kaimai Ward Plan review; and a unanimous vote by residents for a submission against the sale of reserves in Omokoroa was recorded.

Hardly a ‘minority group taking over’ - more the democratic voice of the people.

Our reserves should be sacrosanct and protected from the tide of urbanisation that is sweeping the area. If it comes to a vote then I urge all to vote against any ‘sale proposals’.

R Slater, Katikati.

Another way of dealing with junk mail senders

Mount and Gate Pa club members Val Hagan and Marg Crockett selling raffle tickets at the bowls event.

Re: ‘The junk of the housing boom’ (The Weekend Sun, June 10).

I can sympathise with R Stewart, who is annoyed about real estate salespeople leaving advertising material in his ‘No Junk Mail’ letterbox.

His way of dealing with it is probably effective. But I think the method used by a friend called Jim is even more effective. He rings the agency and asks for the salesperson whose name is on the flyer and says: “This

call is just to let you know that in view of the fact that your literary ability is not up to reading the ‘No Junk Mail’ sign on my box I will never be employing you as my agent. Goodbye!”

But a much better way of real estate marketing used by an experienced and successful salesperson I know.

Their attractive and informative material comes addressed to me by post in a business envelope. It often has a small memo pad with it, and at Christmas a beautiful greetings card.

And every letter contains a peppermint or two for good measure! Will they be getting my business if the time comes to sell?

Definitely!

D Campbell, Gate Pa.

Please leave us in peace Local club president Fiona Wilson, tournament controller David Edgar from South Otago and vounteer Ian Foster playing, organising and helping out at the tournament.

Celebrate a local community group and make sure they are in to WIN!

Re: ‘The junk of the housing boom’ (The Weekend Sun, June 10).

I read R Stewart’s letter and totally agree – who gives these real estate agents the right to keep bombarding our letterboxes with their promotional guff?

I have signalled to many real estate agents in my neck of the woods that I am not looking to sell my house for at least 10 years – so leave me in peace.

Now they’ve gone one step further. In the hunt for new listings amidst a drought of properties for sale in Katikati they have started landing on doorstep wanting to ‘chat’.

I’ve already told two of them ‘No thanks’.

Talk about pushy tactics.

K Morland, Katikati.

Sort out your meat scraps Trouble with animals getting at your rubbish bag?

Put any meat scraps in a plastic bag in your freezer until rubbish day, then put it in your rubbish bag.

Animals can’t smell it. Spray your rubbish bag with fly spray. It worked for me.

G Macgregor, Bethlehem.

Jim Pratt, 80, was an event official on day one and Masters competitor the next.

Enter online or at your local council www.trustpower.co.nz/communityawards www.facebook.com/TrustpowerCommunity

Entries close Friday 1 July 2016 Betty Patterson from Whangarei has missed only three national tournaments in 20 years.

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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing Re: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tauranga Museum plan pie in the skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (The Weekend Sun, June 3).

This letter from R Patterson was high on emotion and low on factual accuracy. I respectfully suggest R Patterson try to arrange a viewing of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;90 per cent rubbishâ&#x20AC;? collection he refers to, and also attends some council meetings see what elected members are actually debating. If he does so heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably get some appreciation for how much hard work council staff have undertaken to get to the point council is at now, which will lead to further public consultation before anything is actually decided.

when that lack of knowledge is mixed with signiďŹ cant personal emotion and opinion in a letter that does nothing except mislead and confuse the public at large.

If R Patterson is so determined to change things, I suggest he or she

I went to a council meeting on June 9, which included reference to the museum proposal.

As for the reference to costs, there is no point in making such references without an understanding of what those numbers actually refer to.

As the saying goes: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A little knowledge is a dangerous thingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - and it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s even more dangerous

put their name up for election, as I will be doing.

And let the people decide whether they want him or her formally representing them.

G Purches, Bethlehem.

An employment experience to forget I will have to disagree with Andrew von Dadelszenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion piece â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Are our immigration settings right?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (The Weekend Sun, June 10).

I suspect a good part of the reason why many unemployed may be unwilling to work is pub talk about employersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expectations and attitudes.

Let me illustrate from personal experience.

In 1995 while in Christchurch I attempted to ďŹ nd seasonal work in the apple orchards.

It was the ďŹ rst time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d worked in an orchard for years.

I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t given time to come up to speed. If it had happened in a secondary school I wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve termed the supervisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bullyingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I was ďŹ red within a week of starting.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a second chance

to make a ďŹ rst impression. I decided to ďŹ re all orchardists from employing me from that moment on, on account of that wannabe employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bullying behaviour.

You see, attitude cuts both ways.

Would I employ a New Zealand employer, if the tables were turned?

Would their attitudes make them unemployable?

I should add that those apple orchards were sold soon after, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never heard of them turning a proďŹ t yet.

W Parish, Tauranga City.

Challenging the powers-that-be Celebrating Gifted Awareness Week Three Kiwi charitable organisations are combining forces to educate, advocate and celebrate giftedness in all its forms for Gifted Awareness Week this week.

The NZ Centre for Gifted Education, the NZ Association for Gifted Children and giftEDnz, and the Professional Association for Gifted Education are promoting activities that celebrate giftedness. Belonging is the focus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and is one of the principles that underpins the New Zealand curriculum and Marautanga o Aotearoa, the curriculum document for Maori-medium schools.

Kiwis have been celebrating gifted learners throughout the week in a variety of ways, but organisers are also using the opportunity to request the Government ďŹ nds a valued and meaningful place for gifted learners within the education system.

NZCGE chief executive ofďŹ cer Deborah Walker says the needs of gifted learners in New Zealand are

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ENTERTAINMENTGUIDE News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg36

MUSIC & ARTS

Community events and occasions across the Bay. Pg37

SPECIAL EVENTS

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg37

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg38

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The Tauranga Civic Choir is performing on June 19.

Massive musical sensation on stage Jazz and classical music buffs are in for a treat this Sunday, when the Tauranga Civic Choir performs at Baycourt Community and Art Centre.

The Tauranga Civic Choir will sing English composer Will Todd’s ‘Mass in Blue’ accompanied by the Julie Mason Trio and emerging virtuoso saxophonist Stephen Morton-Jones at 3pm on June 19.

Will Todd, once a cathedral chorister, is described as one of the new wave of versatile composers comfortable composing classical and jazz works.

His music acclaimed for its invention and complex harmonies, in classical tradition, or in jazz and blues styles, has featured at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Barak Obama’s inauguration, and the BBC’s Nelson Mandela Thanksgiving service.

Recognised as one of the best examples of the fusion of traditional

lyrics from the Latin Mass, classical choral work, and intricate jazz rhythms, the appeal of ‘mass in Blues’ is said to be universal.

Local soloist Imogen Thirlwall, now based in Wellington and one of this year’s Lexus Song Contest semifinalists, adds excitement and glorious clarity to the complex harmonies of the choir and trio, often in counterpoint with the saxophonist The Julie Mason Trio, led by internationally acclaimed pianist/ vocalist Julie Mason, with Italian bassist Alberto Santarelli, and legendary drummer Frank Gibson, will perform a selection from their latest album ‘Layers of Disguise’.

Outstanding guest pianist Phil Broadhurst will perform numbers from his Jazz Album of the Year award-winner ‘Panacea’.

‘Mass in Blue’ is described as a musical sensation that illustrates the best of 21st Century composition and embraces the whole world of the music.

Bargains galore at Mount Mainstreet bonanza Shop ‘til you drop on June 26, when 50-plus Mount Mainstreet retailers set up outside their premises to offer bargains galore.

Mount Mainstreet’s Bargain Bonanza is a market along Mount Mainstreet from 10am-3pm on June 26.

“Retailers will have tables out the front of their shops offering really good bargains to snap up,” says Mount Mainstreet manager Ingrid Fleming.

“We’ll have fabulous fashion boutiques, surf shops, shoes, beauty, homewares, souvenirs, food and much more on offer.

“Restaurants and cafés are getting into the spirit too.”

A Bonanza Base will be at Mount Mainstreet’s office with a free photo both for all to use, chill zone with bean bags, lollie station for the kids and games. The Hits radio station will be on-site, with games and giveaways.

And the event’s a chance to meet staff, managers and owners of some of the Mount’s most intriguing stores.

“Come and meet the Mount Mainstreet family, grab some bargains and have lots of fun.”

To win $30 vouchers for June 26’s bonanza, see Mount Mainstreet’s Facebook page.

Mount Mainstreet manager Ingrid Fleming and Crocs Mt Maunganui owner Christine Woodham.

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Do you know Frank Turner?

He started in anarchist band Million Dead and part of what makes him so special is he retained their punk intensity when he started writing songs that were more informed by English folk music.

Okay, there are a few gigs. Look on Eventfinda. I’m His first album, 2007’s ‘Sleep is For the Week’ is a very taking the week off local content to write about one literate folk album, filled with ambitious songs but still of my favourite English singer-songwriters, because Frank uncertain. Its follow-up ‘Love Ire & Song’ is wonderful: when I slapped a CD on the other day I realised no Turner. sharp, angry, positive and joyful, it only suffers for its one in the room had heard of him.

Which is odd. It constantly surprises me how if you obvious Billy Braggness. take two English artists one will be widely popular Following that Turner really hit his stride. He found here and the other completely unknown. an individual voice and his crack four-piece band The guy I’m talking about is Frank Turner and I settled in. The brilliant ‘Poetry of the Deed’ laid out suspect if he’d popped over to litlle ol’ New Zealand last both personal and political philosophy and album time he played at Byron Bay we wouldn’t be having this ‘England Keep My Bones’ is a peerless exploration of conversation. As it is he’s never been here so possibly what it means to be English. It was a song from that the only time you’ll have seen him is singing at the album called ‘I Still Believe’ that landed him at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

Olympics. And what a song! With brave naivety, he Let me describe him a little. Frank is a 35-year-old has the gall to write a song about “believing in rock ‘n’ from Hampshire. Almost every time I play his music roll”, usually a graveyard zone of clichéd nonsense. someone says: “That sounds like Billy Bragg”. And he But he makes it work. And when it gets to the souldoes sound like Billy Bragg, the same working class stirring coda – “And I still believe in the sound that has accent, songs that delve intelligently into politics, a bit the power to raise a temple and tear it down/And I still of a punk aesthetic… believe in the need for guitars and drums and desperate But that’s an illusion. Frank is a somewhat poetry/And I still believe that everyone can find a controversial figure in the United Kingdom, where song for every time they’ve lost and every time society is still crushed by class-consciousness. they’ve won/So just remember folks we not Facts on Frank Because unlike working class Billy, the Bard of just saving lives, we’re saving souls, and we’re Frank Turner – A Beginner’s Guide: Barking – the place, not the sound – Frank went having fun” – I defy anyone not to punch their Sleep is For the Week (2007) *** to Eton on a scholarship. Along with Prince fists in the air.

Love Ire & Song (2008) **** William. And unlike the solidly left wing Bragg, That’s the best place to start with Frank The First Three Years (2008) **** Frank’s politics are complicated.

Turner, even if he looks absolutely ridiculous Poetry of the Deed (2009) ***** After his profile rise at the Olympics, ‘The singing it at the Olympics surrounded by England Keep My Bones (2011) ***** dancing milkmaids and English villagers.

Guardian’ published some of his political The Second Three Years (2011) **** thoughts, critical of both Labour and the Tories, Google it! But, go check him out – there is a Tape Deck Heart (2013) *** and he received death threats in their hundreds. wealth of wonderful music to be discovered.

The Third Three Years (2014) **** Turner is something of a libertarian. watusi@thesun.co.nz

It’s official. Nothing’s happening this week.

If you want to know more, go elsewhere.

Karate competition coming to Tauranga The Central North Island Open karate “We’ve been training really hard for this, so competition will be chopping its way we want a good show for Tauranga.” down to Tauranga on June 26 The tournament will follow from 9am-4pm at the Queen the 2020 Olympic Games Elizabeth Youth Centre. rules, and is an Olympic-style Bay of Plenty Karate tournament.

Association founder Rangi Smith With three open mats at and his class participants are once, spectators will have plenty excited for the competition to come Mike Newton, Jack Backer, Eden to watch and immerse themselves to their backyard.

Holly, and Ashleigh Backer show in the sport. “The sport is growing quite rapidly through the world, “This is the first time we’ve had it off their skills. especially now with the Olympics,” in Tauranga; for the last 10-12 years says Rangi. And BOP Karate children are excited to it’s been in Hamilton, but now the Waikato and the compete in the sport they’ve been training hard in, Bay of Plenty have combined. says Rangi. “The kids love the competition. We have “The tournament is a multi-style karate competition special medals.” designed to cater for different karate disciplines.”

BOP Karate is training at Otumoetai Intermediate, Rangi says the open tournament will feature karate enthusiasts from Whangarei to Palmerston North and with two classes a week.

Fielding, and has competitions for juniors, senior and BOP Karate has classes for everyone on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-8pm. premier members alike.

“And this tournament is for anybody, even if they BOP Karate members have worked hard to do their just want to see what karate is about.” hometown proud, says Rangi, and they look forward For more information, visit www.karatenz.co.nz to the sparring.

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Growing great boys and girls There is no â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one-size-ďŹ ts-allâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach to parenting, it requires tailoring your approach to suit each child. However, there are many things parents can do to help their children develop into positive, conďŹ dent adults.

Television host, radio presenter, and bestselling author of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Growing Great Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Growing Great Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Ian Grant will give great tips on growing strong families in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no matter what parenting stage youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in Papamoa and Otumoetai on June 24-25.

The Growing Great Kids presentations are at Papamoa College from 7.30pm on Friday, June 24, and City Church in Otumoetai from 7.30pm on Saturday, June 25.

The nights are described as entertaining, with a mixture of well researched insights, and a blend of practical advice on how to build a relationship with your children, building them up to have good emotional health, and moving families towards a place of ďŹ&#x201A;ourishing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; marked by good communication, love, resilience, fun, and trust.

The evenings are for parents with children aged anywhere between 0-18.

Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple. Register online at citychurch. nz/event/growing-great-kids or call event manager Sheryl Wilson on 07 576 5387 ext 211.

Growing Great Kids with Ian Grant is presented by City Church and Shalom Kindergarten.

Art expo to wow crowds Members of the Tauranga Society of Artists will be exhibiting their work at their upcoming art expo June 15-19 at the Community Centre on Elizabeth Street West.

This year they are fortunate enough to have well-known Tauranga artist Richard Smith as the judge for the TrustPower/TSA Supreme Award on the opening day of the expo.

This award will showcase artwork created during the last 12 months and not before exhibited in the Bay of Plenty, and all entries will be for sale.

Richard will also be showcasing some of his work during the ďŹ ve days of the exhibition.

This cash-and-carry expo

will be a great opportunity for art lovers to see original artwork by more than 70 talented artists at realistic prices.

The event is sponsored by TCC, Creative Communities NZ, TrustPower, Ultimate Motor Group, Cooney Lees Morgan, New World BrookďŹ eld and Warehouse Stationery.

For more information, visit www.taurangasocietyofartists.org.nz

Artist Christie Cramer.

A whole lot of fun for all ages Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a bit of a big kid, or in fact an actual kid, expect a whole load of fun during one week in July.

Baycourt Community and Art Centre is hosting a week jam-packed with some weird and some wonderful workshops for Kids Week for anyone aged from eight to 18 with an eye for ďŹ lm.

Friday is ďŹ lmmaking workshop day, so move over Sir Peter Jackson as the next generation will be learning the tricks of the trade, from script writing to postproduction.

Baycourt presents Kids Week from July 18-22.

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Waiariki BOP Polytech Windermere Open day for High School students 15-19 years. 20 minute info sessions on a variety of courses with info on study & career options. Visit boppoly.ac.nz/go/openday

Saturday 18 June

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Car Boot Sale Community Church Car Boot Sale, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa 8-11am. Car wash, food, $5 a space.

Arthur 574 1822 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 Monster Garage Sale And market day at Katikati Sea Scout Den, behind Dave Hume Pools 8am. New & used goods, toys, books, cake stalls, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle & more.

Kate 549 1233 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7.308.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help.

0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Cruisers Slow bike riders, mobility scooters cruise Papamoa East 1-3pm. To confirm, Iain 572 2987 or 0275 722 987 Petanque at Blake Park Every Sat 1pm. Coaching & competitive play.

Equip available, all levels welcome.

Jo Ann 578 3606 Tauranga Indoor Radio Control

Car Club race day at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd, track set up from 10am.

Practice starting approx 11am. Come on down, have a look & try a car out in the newcomers class.

Te Puke Forest & Bird Trip

Otanewainuku Rimu Walk. Focus on fungi, easy access, a perfect family outing. Car $6. Carole 575 2662 Te Puke Scottish Soc Monthly dance at Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St 7.30pm. Theme: Mid-winter Christmas. Old time & sequence dancing.

Live band, great supper. Entrance $7.

Subs due. Valerie 573 7093 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

Sunday 19 June

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome

Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. “The inner deceit of temptation. Ps Lincoln Forlong. www. bbf.net.nz Bethlehem Lions Market Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 1pm.

Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf bethlehemmarket@ lionsclubs.org.nz Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “Building a house for God to live in - Bible answers.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided.

Vic 543 0504 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 Corkers Toastmasters Develop your leadership skills, confidence & communication abilities. Meet every 3rd Sunday at Zone Restaurant, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui 2-3.30pm. Uncork your potential. Lani 0210 445 654 Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga Czech School & Playgroup 10am - 12pm, Tauranga Boys College, Devonport Rd. www.csclubtauranga.nz Greenman Mask Workshop With Nick Eggleston at The Incubator, Historic Village, 17th Ave 9.30-11.30am. Free Also Roreka – Taonga Puoro, Traditional Maori Musical Instruments, with Joel Komene 12.30-6pm. $130. 571 3232 or info@theincubator.co.nz Jazz in June Presented by Tauranga Civic Choir, with the Julie Mason Trio & Phil Broadhurst, featuring Mass in Blue at Baycourt’s Addison Theatre 3pm. Tickets $30 available at Baycourt or Ticketek.

Maketu Market At Maketu Village Green 8am. Treasures, crafts, produce, plants, books, food & more. Stall fees $10. Susan 533 2600 Old Time Music Makers Club Meet every third Sunday at Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & ladies a plate.

Ces/Joy 544 3849 Papamoa Polar Plunge At Papamoa Domain 11am. Gold coin donation. $1,000 up for grabs to donate to your non-profit organisation.

Public Meeting Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Road 10.30am.

Awareness & importance of the dune landscape at Papamoa.

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

Spiritual & Healing Centre The Psychic Cafe at Greerton Community Hall. Special workshop: Pagan Magick & spells with authentic Celtic witches, together with a group of spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to meet & greet. Doors open 6.45pm for 7pm.

Door charge $10. www.psychiccafe.nz or 578 7205 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 Spiritual Society Inc Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Guest speaker: Manu McGrath - clairvoyant reader. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm.

Members $3, non $5. 022 0670 467

Tauranga Western BOP Friendship Force Like travel, meeting people? Meet 3rd Sun monthly at Omokoroa Hall. Helen 549 5416 Te Puke Country Music Club Day St Patrick’s Church Hall, Beatty Ave 1pm.

Great band, great entertainment. Door fee $4.

Monday 20 June

Achieve Toastmasters Keep speaking, keep helping, keep succeeding. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon of month at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.309.30pm. Craig 027 587 5115 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 9.15-10.15am. 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 Monday-Friday 9am5pm 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. Maureen 541 0532 or pjmflewis@xtra.co.nz 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 Fitness League Ladies 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 Genealogy Friendly Group Meet in Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1-3pm. Assistance offered to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Daphne 575 4674

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

Meditation & See What Unfolds Meditation & discus-

sion 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 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champion Pairs 7pm & Club Night, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome.

Karen 576 0443 Pilates Matwork Classes Every Mon & Fri 10.40-11.30am & Tues 12-12.50pm at Arataki Community Centre. All levels welcome.

Claudia 0211 927 806 Plant Based Cooking Seminar Held 27 June at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuck Way, Mt Maunganui 6.308.30pm. 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, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church

Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am.

Classes taken by qualified instructor.

First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 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 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 Organ Society Meet at Baycourt 1pm. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. All welcome. 552 0243

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

Tuesday 21 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 Alternative Book Club For people & books that are a bit different. No set book or theme, just chat at the pub about books. 3rd Tues of month 6pm.

Kaye 022 034 0115 or kaye.mclaren@ gmail.com

Altrusa Community Service Club

Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues.

Social night 4th Tues, each month.

Julie 544 0277 Anxiety Support Group For people with an experience of anxiety 1-2pm.

Transport available if required. Junction 543 3010 Argentine Tango Lessons Free for a limited time. Denise 0204 006 1340 & FB Tango in Tauranga.

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Tauranga Morning Badminton Every

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 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in by 12.45pm.

575 4650

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

Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Orchid Society Monthly meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 7.30pm. Speaker: Conrad Coenen - Pest control on our orchids. Visitors welcome. Natalie 543 0847 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372

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 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

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 Workshop Intro to Anam Cara Care & Reverie Harp Healing Heart & Soul. Check out www.accc.kiwi.nz/ workshops/Tauranga June 28 7-9pm.

Bookings essential.

CV Writing Clinics (Free Service)

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Greerton visit Oropi. Sally 571 8914 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 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 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 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 3.30-6pm.

Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Championship Pairs (Reekie Cup) at Greerton Hall 7pm. Keith 577 1116

Tauranga Continuing Education

(50+) Group at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, 3rd Tues of month.

Lectures start 10am. $4 charge to cover expenses. Speaker: Professor Chris Battershill, Ecology, University of Waikato. Topic: NZ’s coastal future – reefs, risks, royalties & the Rena.

David 544 4179 www.taurangacontinuingeducation.weebly.com

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Wednesday 22 June

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at McFetridge Lane, off Ohauiti Rd 10am. 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at Te Puke, Te Puke Baptist Church cnr Malyon St/Station Rd 7.308.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Bipolar Support Group For people with bipolar 1-2pm. Transport available if required. Junction 543 3010 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. 575 4650 Excel Basic Formula Learn to use formula functions, including gst.

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

Tauranga Library Learning Centre, Bookings essential. 577 7085

Fernland Spa Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Fitness League Te Puke Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, increased strength.

Every Weds at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Oxford St 9.30-10.30am.

Gloria 573 4429 Freemasonry The Gate Pa Lodge meet at Hairini Masonic Centre 7.30pm. Glen 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Handicap Singles (Bowie Trophy) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms 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 Kiwi Toasters 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

Lyon O’Neale Arnold Library Law

Free legal advice seminar on family trusts. Tauranga City Library 12.30-1.30pm & 5.30-6.30pm. 577 7177 or email: library@tauranga. govt.nz to register.

Otumoetai Care & Craft Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood, Otumoetai 9am - 12.30pm during school term. Crafts, fun, games, entertainment. Lunch provided. Dawn 576 7783 Mount RSA 8 Ball Club Every Weds at Mount RSA 6.30pm. Enjoy a game of pool or learn to play. Come along.

Gail 022 647 5314 Nonviolence & Conscious Living

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

Scottish Country Dancing

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

Lynne 573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 4267 Tauranga Badminton Club Weds at Bethlehem College 7.30-9.30pm.

Some racquets available, casual players welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 www. taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

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

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramp-

ing Wharawhara Rd to Te Rereatukahia Hut. Baldy option. Grade mod, approx 5.0 hrs. Bruce 543 1034 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

Meet at Sulphur Point, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513 Wig Wednesday A fundraising day with a difference, with proceeds raised going to Child Cancer. For schools & businesses. Register with www.childcancer.org.nz Women’s Bridge Club Every Weds at Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 12.50pm. New members welcome.

Helen 579 1947

Thursday 23 June

Awesome Clothing Sale 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 9.3010.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934

Bay City Rockers Social Dance

Social Rock n Roll dancing every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. Gavin 027 643 6222 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm.

Prizes & visits to other clubs. John 575 2422

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 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

Free Mediation Classes 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 Friends of the Library Greerton Library Chat Group meet at Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd 10am for coffee. Speaker: Stephanie Smith, Tauranga Libraries Archivist – “Greerton history.” Pam 571 2566 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s Chorus meet Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health.

Nora 544 2614 Lodge Te Puke Open evening with guest speaker at Lodge Rooms, 18 Oxford St 7.30pm. Graeme 576 1539 Mah-Jong Every Thurs at Bowls Matua Bowling Club, 108 Levers Rd, Matua 1-4pm. Beginners welcome. Julia 576 4127 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts available. Talented tutors. $3 entry. June 544 0823 Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat From 1-2pm. Transport available if required.

Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Tues Morning Class 10am - 12pm. Weds Plus, Thurs Club night & new dancers.

Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063 Otumoetai Golf Men & women 9 hole competition 8-9am start. Free coaching offered for new members.

Graeme 576 2436 Papamoa 500 Card Club Every Thurs at Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm.

Dave 575 5887 Petanque Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd 1pm. Tuition given to new players. No equip needed to start. Charles 570 1099 Sunshine Dance Group 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 Tauranga Machine Knitters Club Meet 4th Thurs of month at Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30pm.

Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35yrs+, Tauranga lawn tennis club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. New players welcome, $3 ball fee. tswbop@gmail.com or 021 0576 601 Ukulele Lessons For primary age children.

Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz

Friday 24 June

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/ Diabetes Drop In Centre Western BOP Primary Health Organisation 154 First Ave West, Tauranga 2-3pm. Free confidential advice and support 571 3422 Genealogy Research Some members of Papamoa Genealogy Branch at Papamoa Library 10am – 12pm to assist researchers with their family history. Daphne 575 4674 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Championship Triples. Tauranga City Silver Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. 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 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 The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376

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Live time as if it were not your own We live in a world where the preciousness of time is mostly taken for granted, as if life has no end; as if pleasures and personal fulďŹ lment are our supreme goals. God is not a killjoy! He agrees itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to have fun, to explore the adventures of life and to appreciate the exciting times.

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WESLEY CHURCH 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP Led by Penny Guy 5.30pm TABLE TALK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shared dinner & discussion Minister: Rev Leigh Sundberg 100, 13th Avenue, Tauranga ph: 578-8493 http://www.wesley.co.nz

ST STEPHENS CHURCH 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP & HOLY COMMUNION Led by Margaret Birtles June 26: 9.30am 1st Otumoetai Company Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brigade - 50th Anniversary celebration. All who have been involved in this company are cordially invited to attend.

Deacon: Margaret Birtles Brookfield Terrace, Otumoetai ph: 576-4961

ST JAMES UNION CHURCH 10.00am MORNING WORSHIP Starts with a cuppa at 9.30am Minister: Rev Simon Cornwall Cnr Devon & Pooles Road, Greerton ph: 541-2182

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Allow Christ to take control, to determine your decisions, to live out His character through you.

Submit to the Saviourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will, live your time as if it were not your own.

A gunman kills 50 people in United States of America; and in New Zealand we cannot even protect our vulnerable children from abuse.

It is a sad fact that with the advances in technology,

medicine and in human rights, the world is not improving.

When tragedy happens it is okay to yell at God and ask: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What the heck is going on?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It is okay to debate with and doubt God. In the Bible Thomas doubted God, he said after Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resurrection: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I need to see and touch the scars of Jesusâ&#x20AC;?.

Peter denied Jesus three times at his arrest; both men were later reconciled to Jesus. It is okay to question God. It is not okay to say there is no God or God does not exist. When we do that we have nowhere to go with our pain, our grief and sadness. We are left in no manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land; numb with pain and grief. We simply have no answers.

To say there is no God we have no

way to process the tragedy and horror of life. We have no cross to sit under and understand that death is not the end, it is only a transition into heaven for the believer.

Through the muddy and murkiness of life the Christian believer has hope.

They have hope that all will be well with their soul. God has prepared a place for all of us to go to, should we choose to believe.

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Why not pop into your local church this Sunday and make peace with God?

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Wax on, wax off Have your four-wheeled pride and joy shining like new with a treatment from Wax Attack Valet.

This Bay business specialises in a three-stage cut and polish, to revive the paint work on your vehicle, and also remove scratches and water marks during this process.

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Finding and fixing roof leaks When it comes to a leaky roof – Shane Green from Impact Roof Maintenance specialises in finding and fixing roof leaks.

With winter now here, Shane is offering customers a free call-out.

Shane has 20 years of roof painting experience. He also specialises in general roof repairs and maintenance, including de-nailing and re-screwing, replacing damaged or rusted sheets, repairs to flashings – including chimney flashings and repointing.

Tile replacement on concrete tile roofs, moss treatments and gutter cleaning is also available.

Shane is so confident with his workmanship that he guarantees his work.

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HON SIMON BRIDGES MP FOR TAURANGA

TODD MULLER

MP FOR BAY OF PLENTY Simon Bridges MP and Todd Muller MP will meet with constituents most Fridays in their electorate ofďŹ ces. Appointments necessary.

Hon Simon Bridges MP Todd Muller MP A: 35A Third Avenue, Tauranga 3110 | P: 07 579 9016 A: 3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa | P: (07) 542 0505 E: taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz E: Todd.MullerMP@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Hon Simon Bridges (35A Third Avenue, Tauranga) and Todd Muller (3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa)

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RUN ON LISTINGS THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! papamoa 57 PIRIKA PLACE Saturday 18th 8.30am. Monster Garage Sale.

Clothes, books, toys, household items. You want it, we have it.

arts & crafts STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP Saturday 25 June 9am - 4pm. A full day of hands of creating with all the techniques of creating a lovely stained glass item. Call Lynn at Clay Art Studio in the Historical Village 07 5713726.

Opening hours 10 am to 4 pm.

Tuesday to Saturday.

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cleaner CLEANER AVAILABLE 20 years experience in Tauranga area. Reliable, trustworthy with references. Ph 027 302 8328 or 543 3457 evenings.

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

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for sale STOVE FISHER AND PAYKEL Ceramic top, good condition. $230 ono. Ph 544 8595

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Ph/txt Hayden 021 488 219 or 575 9903

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Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners.

Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz. com and www.kiwikitz.com

livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 0800 369 6269

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, various areas, various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black and white male cat Welcome Bay area, Ref: 23995

Found oriental type seal point male cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 23996 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found ginger tabby cat, Otumoetai area, Ref: 23994 Found black male adult cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 23998 Found black cat, Te Puke area, Ref: 23999

personal FREEMASONRY, THE CHIVALRIC order that guards the door with a drawn sword. A brotherhood of good men doing good things quietly. Join us phone/text 027 918 9096

situations vacant CARING PERSON REQUIRED Mon - Fri 11.30am - 1.30pm.

Some weekend work required.

Meal preparation/household tasks for elderly woman. Modern home Bethlehem.

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ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

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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 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

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Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245

TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857 WINDOW CLEANING Home, business, rural. Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke.

Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than a taxi service! We will attend doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Driving Miss Daisy 0800 363 000

travel & tours â&#x20AC;?A A Aâ&#x20AC;? WORLD OF WEARABLE ART IN WELLINGTON - Tour 2: Northern Train Journey & Te Papa - Tour 3: - Discover Stewart Island. Tour 4: - Chateau Tongariro Hotel Winter Escape.

- 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 MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS Feast not to be missed Fantastic Food - Fine wine - Fabulous location & live music.

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AFFORDABLE TRAVEL - its FREE to join our Travel Club.

Living alone? Enjoy a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outing with like-minded people.

Come along to our next meeting to hear what we have to offer including special guest speaker and morning tea - 21 June.

Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 JOIN NO.8 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (1) Aug Sun 7th Evita. (2) Aug Fri 12th Disney on Ice. (3) Aug Tues 30th Mid Xmas Lunch. (4) Sept 4th 4 days Trans-Alpine & Wild West Coast. (5) Sept 10th 4 days Farewell Spit & Takaka. (6) Sept 18th 4 days Wanganui River & Homesteads. (7) Sept 26th 14 days Tasmania. (8) 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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