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If you’re a little bit nutty and hardwired to have a good time, creating junk robots to fight one another is just another day at the office.

Creator John Espin had a lightbulb moment when

he invented the project Stupid Fighting Robot League, which involves two robots made of odd bits and pieces connected by wire or hot glue.

Each robot has its own personality constructed

from its adorned attire and warrior name, but the truest test of all is how it holds up in the ring.

To read more about the carnage that awaits these fighting robots, go to page 7.

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It seems there’s a tonne of you out there in supermarket aisles enraged at the apparent lack of commonsense and common courtesy among your fellow their rears in danger of exposing significant builder’s crack. trolley pilots.

No.2 Not an issue until he arrives at the

Here is a guide to the type of drivers you are likely to encounter.

There are distinctive driving styles: 1. The Speed Freak.

Just as a shark must keep moving to keep a flow of water over its gills, the speedster is compelled to ‘floor it’. Grabs items while maintaining minimum cruise speed of Mach3.

Would rather make a second high-speed pass than slow down or stop.

Identifiable by sonic boom in frozen goods, blurred appearance, hair blow back, white knuckles, No.10 and distorted facial expressions due to G Forces while cornering around aisle ends.

2. The Slow Coach, Lane-hogging ditherer: The bane of all supermarkets.

They are indecisive, stop mid-aisle to read all the small print and check for expiry dates, specials, calculate whether to buy two small packs or one large one; search for country of origin, traces of nuts, broken seals, and run their fingers along the shelves, suspecting dust. Always park their trolleys mid-aisle, sideways, sometimes rolling backwards.

These people also comprise 99.8 per cent of all time-wasting price-check situations at the checkout. They often drive motorcaravans and vote for Winston.

3. The Elbow Leaner. More than 98 per cent of these are bored males. Seemingly unable to support their own weight, or possibly on the verge of unconsciousness, their elbows sink to the handlebars, leaving

checkout and the half-blind old biddy behind gets confused when asked to swipe her card and sticks it in the wrong slot.

4. The Upstream Swimmer: There’s always one that goes against the grain, travelling the opposite direction to the majority of other traffic.

Collisions are frequent and devastating.

No.1 In the unlikely event of them ever reaching the top of the aisle, they will spawn and die.

5. “My Trolley’s possessed”. This person believes that a mysterious No.3 and two No.6s force has taken control of the trolley, making it impossible to steer.

In reality, this is actually caused by: a) faulty front wheels b) Uneven load distribution c) toddler body parts jammed under rear wheel d) It’s under the undetected influence of...

6. The Compulsive Course Re-Adjuster: This person has serious control issues.

Usually female. Even though they are not the primary propellant of the trolley, they subconsciously cannot trust the nominated trolley driver (usually male, elbows on handlebars as per No.3) to steer correctly.

The Compulsive Course Re-Adjuster messes with the trolley trajectory with

lateral interference at the front end or one side. Often associated with a mother/son configuration, can also apply to dominating female/long-suffering-male scenarios.

It leaves the hapless primary driver no longer in charge of his own destiny, merely a forward propulsion system with little directional capability and not credited with the ability to decide and execute satisfactory navigation. He will eventually need psychological counselling if subjected to such prolonged abuse. Often identifiable by a small public outburst near the fruit and vege section, along the lines of: “Why don’t you just drive the **** thing yourself then?”

7. The Skate-And-Ride. Often identifiable

by Metallica tee shirt. This shopper thinks of the trolley as a giant skateboard and feels compelled to get it up to high speed by scooting with one foot then jumping fully aboard for a brief but satisfying glide.

Usually ends in tears. Or a pile up in the canned tomato sauce section. Often found in A&E with spinal injuries or having items of vegetable surgically removed from body orifices.

8. The Ghost Trolley: A seemingly innocent, unattended trolley parked to the side. Some say it’s the shelf stocker’s. But we all know it’s the haunted vehicle of an unfortunate Elbow Leaner that got so bored he ended it all in the dried fruit and nuts section.

9. Ditch-And-Run. This person is too busy or lazy to return the trolley to the designated trolley collection points. Oddly enough, they took an hour of the day to drive to the gym, but don’t have the energy to walk another 20m to return the trolley. Identifiable by gym outfit, RAV double parked in disabled space, self-important look and a plastic sipper bottle.

10. The Screaming Parent/Ratbag Kids team: Not a real family unit at all, but a subversive team of professionals sent to the supermarket by rival chains to try to disrupt the pleasant shopping environment of the competition store. Their mission is to drive you mad with whining, crying, unruly behaviour to drive shoppers away from that supermarket to another. These highly-trained operatives are so obnoxious they couldn’t possibly be real people. Recruited from the ranks of failed Al Qaeda applicants.

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Why is “phonics” not spelled the way it sounds? If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it? If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

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The scourge of diabetes It was a casual tearoom conversation that grew into a broad-ranging community health project to combat diabetes.

is director of the Tauranga-based Centre For Health, became involved as an advisor. Arataki School principal Shelley Blakey says the project will focus on the school’s 86-student bilingual Kopukairoa unit, but will also involve the wider school, parents And as a result of that chat over the teacups, Zespri and caregivers. “We agreed we wanted to get the staff will roll out a week-long diabetes education and information to younger kids and teach them how to prevention programme at Arataki Primary School in avoid the disease,” Amy says.

Mount Maunganui.

“People are getting diabetes at a younger age now, The Arataki project will focus on the school’s Maori but we also knew kids would take the message home language unit pupils and will include a free healthy to their families and we’re aiming to bring whanau breakfast, community games day, free blood sugar testing and the creation of a student-illustrated book. into the school to get involved and be tested.”

Amy says the education and events programme The project sprang from a chance conversation has been developed over six months and its focus between Zespri colleagues Juliet Ansell and Amy on general health and nutrition, rather than just Porter. Amy, who works with Maori kiwifruit diabetes, aligns with the national curriculum. growers, was horrified to learn from her scientist “But of course, it also needs to be fun for the co-worker that Maori and Pacific island people have a children. So there’ll be plenty of games and prizes hugely-elevated risk of developing type two diabetes.

“I’m Ngati Tuwharetoa, from the King Country, so and we’ll have our smoothie bikes there, where you mix a healthy smoothie using pedal power.” this is about my whanau too,” Amy says.

During the week, the students will also help to “When Juliet told me they are 50 per cent more illustrate a book on diabetes and then receive copies. likely than non-Maori to get this preventable form of Amy says child-focused educational resources are the disease, we started talking about things we could scarce and this one, penned by a local writer Debbie do to educate and help locally.”

The conversation, which sprang from Juliet’s health McCauley, will be in both English and te reo Maori.

“We live in this community and so do many of science research around kiwifruit being particularly our growers and orchard good at regulating blood sugar workers. This is Zespri’s Zespri’s Juliet Ansell levels, quickly spread beyond way of giving back.” and Amy Porter, the the walls of the international The Arataki project inspiration behind fruit marketing company. will roll out on diabetes education Researcher and doctor November 13. programme.

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Back from the brink and campaigning

Team proeuthanasia – Esther Richards and Freddy.

The mobility scooter became a political battlewagon – a blue, message-bearing, battery-powered chariot for change.

More than $1m in parking fines Tauranga City Council has issued $1,067,538 worth of parking infringement notices over the past 12 months.

The most common infringements are failing to pay for parking, displaying an expired license, parking over a time limit and expired parking payments. More infringements are issued for paid parking offences rather than overstaying time limits, with Devonport Road and Grey Street being the highest ticketed areas.

Earlier this year, TCC launched the PayMyPark app in the city - a paperless system that requires users to enter their registration plate number, rather than printing out a parking slip to put on their dashboard.

Flu cases close hospital ward A Tauranga Hospital ward has been closed to new admissions after seven patients were diagnosed with influenza. Ward 2A was closed as a precautionary measure on Wednesday.

Visitors - especially those who have not been immunised - are advised to avoid Ward 2A, said a hospital spokesperson.

Anyone who has flu-like symptoms (sore throat, fever or chills) should not go to work or school or visit patients in hospital, due to the risk of infecting others.

“Our advice to the public is to be very vigilant about hand hygiene, including regular hand washing with soap and water or alcohol gel,” said the spokesperson.

Murder accused denies charge A Bay of Plenty man on trial for the murder of his partner says he did not mean to kill her.

Robert Roupere Hohua is accused of killing Marie Rose Harlick in their Opotiki home in November 2016. During the trial, which began in the High Court in Tauranga on Monday, the court heard how Marie suffered a prolonged beating during which she was kicked, punched and stomped on. She died after bleeding to death from a ruptured artery when she was either stomped or kicked in the stomach.

The trial is expected to continue into next week.

Closing digital divide for students More Tauranga students will have the opportunity to develop their digital skills thanks to subsidised broadband.

As classroom learning goes digital, students without broadband at home are at risk of being left behind.

Spark Jump enables more students to go online outside of classroom hours and get on the right side of the digital divide.

Families with children up to the age of 18 and no current broadband connection are eligible for the programme.

They will receive a modem, a wireless broadband connection and pay $10 for 30GB with no fixed term contract.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Awesome’, posted by overit on the story ‘Five decades of tree planting recognised’: “Thank you very much people. You leave an amazing legacy.”

And the banner which fluttered from Esther Richard’s scooter made her standpoint clear to anyone on the streets of Parkvale and Greerton: “End Of Life Choice, International Right to Choose Day.” Sickness beneficiary Esther may not be very mobile, but she’s a very vocal advocate for voluntary euthanasia and secretary for the Tauranga branch of the End-of-Life Group.

“Everyone has an opinion on euthanasia,” says Esther. “But unfortunately those opinions are often emotional rather than driven by good solid information and evidence. So the aim of Right to Choose Day is to educate and make people aware.”

When she’s out and about on ‘the chariot’ with Freddy – her little bichon shih tzu cross – she talks to a lot of people. “I rarely come across anyone who is opposed to voluntary euthanasia.” That’s anecdotal, but the campaigner says the polls aren’t.

“When MP Simon Bridges surveyed his Tauranga constituents about 18 months ago, 74 per cent of them supported voluntary euthanasia.

“And I strongly suspect people have become

even more enlightened since then.”

It seems ironic this champion of the right to die and champion of choice came back from the brink herself.

“Five years ago I was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer – they gave me just four or five months.” She now talks of providence and of miracles because, all this time later and after all this added life, the cancer is “asleep”. So shouldn’t she be an advocate for the sanctity of life?

“I have always accepted that death is an inevitable event. That doesn’t worry me.

“But we don’t have to make people suffer before that happens.”

And had the end-of-life choice been available to her through her cancer fight, she firmly believes she would have enjoyed her time a lot more.

“I would have felt safer, happier, knowing I would not have to suffer. It would have taken some of the stress and concern away.”

She hoarded sleeping pills instead. “But I would have had to take them without telling anyone to avoid prosecution. I would have been on my own and then some poor

unsuspecting person would walk in and find me. That was a big, big concern for me and a needless one.”

And had there been end-of-life laws she would have had a celebration weekend. She would have invited all of her friends over to talk. “They would have known what was going on, we would have had a singing party, played loud music and then said our goodbyes. I would have chosen a few people to sit with me while I did it.”

Esther is a vivacious and positives survivor.

“I always said I would scare the cancer off with laughter.” She does have a good belly laugh, and it’s well exercised.

In 2015 a specialist looked at her MRI scan – “There was no big blob, just a tiny mark, scar tissue,” she says.

“The tumour had disappeared.”

Read the rest of the story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz For more information, visit www.facebook.com/euthanasiainformation or search ‘End of Life Choice Bill’ at www.parliment.nz

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The steam-driven CEO It was as if the chief executive had played 100 minutes of finals footie himself.

“We have to continue to perform, because people expect it. And that expectation brings pressure.”

Mike’s sitting in his modest open door office at “I was exhausted,” says Bay of Plenty the University of Waikato Centre for High Rugby CEO Mike Rogers, reflecting on Performance at Mount Maunganui. Just the Steamers’ Mitre 10 championship across the road, the new lighting towers final against Wellington at the Cake at the Bay Oval are creeping into the sky.

Tin. “I guess it was the drama of the “They’re impressive - taller than the sticks at 40-all scoreline at full-time. the Domain.

“It was a special night really.”

“It’s fantastic, from my point of view as a That’s the score the devout will have member of this community, seeing such a etched, not the final result of 59-45 to facility take shape.” A businessman always the Lions. appreciates growth and progress. “They’re “I was just incredibly proud of what just another sign that this place is really they did,” says Mike. A special night, a growing up and moving forward.”

Mike Rogers. special event and a special season.

There’s success and growth in his own “Going down to Wellington I had a sense that backyard too – the Steamers made the final, the everyone had written us off. It was great we were in Volcanix won their divisional championship, the the final, but according to some that would be our under-19s finished an all-time high of fifth and lot. So for the guys to keep coming back and never other rep teams have been getting up and beating giving in - that was something I will never forget.” traditional foes like Waikato.

That’s why we are reflecting on a rugby match “They’re results that people care about, that our that now seems like eons ago and a loss that will community can be proud of,” he says. And there forever be just that, but a loss that brings sharp focus are the numbers – some are good numbers. Bay of on the future.

Plenty is the third biggest union in the country in “It creates more challenges I guess. Success creates terms of participation – 11,500 play the game. Only expectation which is not a bad thing. We have to Auckland and Canterbury have more. keep the momentum of a successful season rolling.

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Original gypsies are in today For over a quarter-of-a-century, The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and will be back in Tauranga’s Memorial Park for the seventh fair of the 2017-18 season.

The gypsy fair will be bringing an expansive range of handcrafted products that are sold exclusively at The Original Gypsy Fair - some of which will be made before your eyes!

There will be renowned glass blower Geoff Brunker and tattoo and body piercing by Jude Sergeant as well as handmade products, food and live music.

Entertain the kids and let them run themselves tired on Ross’s unique obstacle bounce, Bobbies Bubbles, hula hoops and other juggling supplies, which will keep the kids fascinated for hours.

The wonderful homes that they travel in are also part of the largest fleet of privately owned heritage vehicles continuously touring New Zealand.

The Original Gypsy Fair will be on Saturday, November 4, at Memorial Park on Devonport Road from 9am-5pm.

Should we have political parties at council?

I was honoured this week when a young Labour supporter suggested they should find a candidate to stand against me at the next election.

I suggested they consider his mother; such good-natured banter is one of the joys of this job. You need to be able to maintain a sense of humour in the council chamber but more importantly, forgive quickly.

When you have 11 people of different beliefs and backgrounds charged with running the city, you need to be able to form alliances issue by issue.

It’s not uncommon for two colleagues to passionately argue against each other on one issue and then argue alongside each other on the next, and that’s the way it should be. Councillors should approach debate with an open mind – but not an empty one!

The drawback of having an independent mayor and councillors is that the decisions we make aren’t always

consistent and sometimes contradictory.

Take the new Harrington Street carpark. This was to be seven storeys tall; a slim majority voted to increase it to nine storeys then a councillor (wisely) changed sides and it was back down to seven. Now a majority have voted to increase car parking elsewhere under the new council building.

A benefit of having organised parties involved is that you would get a robust candidate selection process. Unsuitable ones are weeded out before they stand and a clear vision set. These parties need not be aligned with those in central government, but at least they would provide voters with clear choices about the direction the city should take. What do you think?

Choirs near and far join forces in song in Katikati

St Paul’s Church in Katikati will be resonating with song on Saturday as Katikati choirs The Divas and Maestros join forces with the Taranaki Male Choir for a combined concert.

Entitled ‘Joined in Song’, the concert will include brackets of songs from the individual choirs as well as four combined numbers.

The special guest is young trumpet player Annabelle Stewart, who will play two movements of Haydn’s ‘Trumpet Concerto’ accompanied by choir director Jeanette Hasell-Back.

The concert is at St Paul’s Church, Main Rd, Katikati at 4pm on Saturday, November 4. Entry is $5.

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Joke bots take to the ring John Espin setting up cameras to record the next robot fight for his YouTube followers. Photo: Sharnae Hope.

Beef brewing between two aggressive friends can now be solved with one plastic fist to a robot’s head.

Te Puke man John Espin has invented a new fighting sport called Stupid Robot Fighting, and is encouraging people to take to the ring and let their junk robot do all the work.

The project involves two robots made entirely out of junk connected by wire or hot glue.

The robots are attached to an octagon frame and are controlled by pushing and pulling on poles attached to the robot’s limbs and head.

All the robots look slightly different in terms of size and what junk is used, but John insists “every robot must have angry eyebrows”.

“Stupid Robot Fighting League is a bit crazy and a bit silly, but a whole lot of fun,” he says.

“It’s more physical than you think, it’s three twominute rounds, and each round starts with a taunt that the operator has to deliver in a threatening manner, which has been written by the other team.”

Participates also have to wear a lab coat, glasses and gloves.

Anyone taking part in a fight can make their own robot to fight or choose from the wide range of robots John has, such as Optimus Rufus, El Minion and Suckalucka.

John’s favourite items to use are children’s toys as they make a lot of noise and are nice and colourful.

Sturdier items like parts of vacuum clears and oil cans also really pack a punch.

“I originally started out with cardboard prototypes, which gave me shape and then wooden prototypes which gave weight,” says John.

“As I’ve made more and more robots I’ve figure out what sucks and what creates some real damage.”

John started the project in January this year and is now seeing interest grow, with many events and companies wanting to take part in the project.

“We actually use the robots to advertise on and companies can have their own robots that are branded with their stickers.”

On top of the success of Stupid Robot Fighting, his latest project will also hit a giggle nerve - but this time with ugly sweaters.

Ugly Sweater Fighting is only at the prototype stage, but the plan is to join together two sweaters over the top of cans and attach hats together to make a robot face.

“It’s all about the strength of the sweater,” says John. “It’s just the whole bouncy-ness of them that I think will be quiet amusing.”

To keep up to date with John’s crazy ideas, subscribe to his YouTube page Stupid Robot Fighting League, or his check out his website at: Sharnae Hope www.stupidrobotfighting.com

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Torch run hits town Tauranga Police will join some of the region’s top Special Olympics athletes this Saturday to carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through central Tauranga.

The Tauranga leg will begin at 2pm from Te Awanui waka at the northern end of The Strand.

Special Olympics athletes and local police will carry the Flame of Hope along The Strand, up Devonport Road and Elizabeth Street, down Grey Street and back to The Strand, where they will be greeted by Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless at around 2.30pm.

Globally, more than 90,000 police professionals and supporters across 35 countries participate in Law Enforcement Torch Runs.

“The LETR is one of the highlights of major Special Olympics events,” says Special Olympics New Zealand chief executive, Kathy Gibson, “and this year we

The event is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which will see torches relayed from each end of New Zealand to Wellington – the venue for the 2017 Special Olympics National Summer Games.

Similar in style to the Olympic torch relay, the LETR is a series of runs and fundraising events that raise awareness and money for the Special Olympics movement.

Married couples Edwin and Louise Crowther and Angus and Deeahn Bates will join officer Paul Wrigley (centre) at the LETR this weekend.

“Law enforcement staff are proud to run alongside the athletes through our communities as the Flame of Hope makes its way to the Games in Wellington.

“The Flame represents so much of what policing is about – it stands for hope, courage, opportunity, inspiration and equality.”

The Tauranga leg of the LETR is one of 31 torch run events taking place throughout New Zealand in the lead-up to the Games.

More than 1300 athletes from 42 Special Olympics Clubs and three schools will take part in this year’s event, which will take place from November 27 to December 1.

Held every four years, the Special Olympics New Zealand National Summer Games is the largest event of its kind and a showcase for athletes with intellectual disabilities across the country.

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are excited that the torches will travel to all regions and clubs taking part in the National Summer Games.”

Kathy says in addition to raising awareness of Special Olympics in New Zealand, the LETR also helps to promote and support the Special Olympics’ Athlete Leadership Programme – a scheme that provides athletes with the tools and experiences to become leaders in their own right who speak for themselves.

“The support of the New Zealand Police and other service personnel is hugely valued, and we look forward to taking to the streets with them as we move throughout the country,” she says.

Inspector Mark Harrison, of Palmerston North, is Director of LETR NZ. “Once again we are delighted to be able to support the build up to the National Summer Games.

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Showcasing leading women researchers

Can anyone beat the City to Surf champs?

For the final instalment of the 2017 Tauranga lecture series, leading women researchers will share some of Kiwi women’s discoveries.

The University of Waikato is partnering with the Royal Society as part of their 150th anniversary to bring a lecture entitled ‘Nourishing knowledge: supporting our youth, athletes and coastlines’. The lecture will feature Dr Stacy Sims from the University of Waikato’s Adams Centre for High Performance at Mount Maunganui, Associate Professor Mere Berryman from the Faculty of Education and Associate

Professor Karin Bryan from the Faculty of Science. Dr Sims will discuss ‘Women are not small men: equity of women in sport’, while Mere Berryman will tackle ‘Promoting belonging and wellbeing’ and Karin Bryan will address ‘The role of the forest fringe in controlling sediment supply to mangrove forests’. The free public lecture will be on Thursday, November 9, at Trinity Wharf, 51 Dive Crescent at 6pm. Registrations are essential due to limited numbers. To register go to: www.eventbrite.co.nz and search ‘Nourishing knowledge: supporting our youth, athletes and coastlines’.

Liz McDougall and Scott Illingworth with some of the trophies won by Body in Motion staff at previous City to Surf events.

Who wants to take them on? Body in Motion Physio has won the City to Surf corporate challenge for the past four years, and team members will be pounding the pavement again this year in the name of fun and team bonding.

The City to Surf event is returning to Tauranga this Sunday with a half marathon, 11km fun run/walk and a 5km fun run/walk.

Physiotherapist and City to Surf team organiser Shannon Fisken says there are eight people, including physiotherapists, administration staff and an occupational therapist taking on the 11km run this year and one person tackling

the half marathon.

“Our boss very kindly pays for us to do it and supports our touch rugby and netball teams,” explains Shannon.

“He is very pro us getting active, which is awesome.”

And the company is sporting a strong team again this year, with Alison Wilson having completed the Kona Ironman and Scott Illingworth in training for the 60km Kepler Challenge mountain run in December.

Points are awarded for gender age group placings in the event and the five best scores from each corporate team are tallied to calculate the corporate challenge winner.

“For us as a physio practice it’s very much about health promotion and getting out there,” says Shannon.

“We tell patients they should be fit and active and some say they

don’t have the time or money to do it. We want to show you don’t need to have a lot of that to get out and do these things.

“An event is often good for increasing people’s motivation.

If they sign up for something they think ‘well I’ve got to train for this’. The run is only 11km which is very achievable.”

The City to Surf event is also an opportunity for the team at Body in Motion to get together socially for some “team bonding”.

“Last year it poured with rain, but we usually get out there afterwards and have a sausage sizzle and a few drinks.

Often some of our kids are out there cheering us on. It’s a cool family thing and a nice locallyrun event, which is always good to get behind.”

For more information and to enter City to Surf, visit: www. citytosurf2017.eventdesq.com

Starting coversations about biosecurity in the Bay Offshore pests and diseases can cause serious harm to New Zealand's unique environment, and the Port of Tauranga has been highlighted as one of the many potential gateways.

Biosecurity Week activities underline the importance of biosecurity and the role that everyone in the Bay of Plenty can play in managing unwanted risks, says Kiwifruit Vine Health Chief Executive Barry O’Neil.

Port staff, transitional facilities, associated industries, such as transporters and other logistical operators, and biosecurity experts will be meeting at several events over the next six days to raise awareness and

understanding of the importance of managing biosecurity risks.

Special guest Ruud Kleinpaste - aka 'The Bug Man' - will also be attending several industry and community school group presentations during the week to discuss the vital role of everyone who works and lives in and around the Port and the local community.

Throughout the week there will also be discussions with post-harvest facilities and transitional facilities to learn more about the frontline biosecurity systems they have in place.

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Don’t tell me I can’t Gavin Northcroft has a disorder that’s around 30 characters long - too long for him to remember - but it falls somewhere between a cataract and complete blindness.

Born in Taupo hospital completely blind and with severe hearing loss and a hole in his heart, he was abandoned by his parents at 10-days-old and brought up by his grandmother.

“I have several conditions that tie in with each other,” explains Gavin.

“One’s a stigmata, which means when I look at someone one of my

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“I spent the first three years of my life being operated on and they basically scraped away at my eyes for three years. I’ve had ongoing surgery up until the age of 21 until they got to the point where they couldn’t do much more.”

His mum suffered a severe case of German Measles Rubella during her pregnancy with Gavin.

He was a miracle baby to say the least, and describes his upbringing as being on the lower socioeconomic side of life. But doesn’t put the blame on his parents instead he blames the lack of support.

In 1969 there was little support for someone with a disability, despite orientation towards large institutions for disabled people being challenged and special education facilities being developed across New Zealand.

He says his only real support came from his grandmother, who was his mum, his dad and his friend. “She was an amazing lady, she fought tooth and nail for me to at least get by in life, because back then the system wanted to put me in a box and put me in an institution.

“That’s what you did back then.”

He says disabled rights have improved significantly in terms of system support, but there is still a long way to go when it comes to general awareness.

“More people need to stop and think about whether someone has a disorder. That doesn’t mean you treat them like their stupid, but people need to be aware.”

One occasion of ignorance was when Gavin went to a petrol station. Because he can’t drive, a friend of his volunteered.

As Gavin walked up to the counter to pay for

petrol, he moved his glasses to see the Eftpos machine properly. “The guy at the counter then said to my friend ‘good thing you’re driving because your mate looks like he’s really drunk’.

“My friend then said ‘well, he’s actually legally blind, mate’. Sometimes people’s ignorance is still there and they shouldn’t judge as quickly.”

Despite a few rollercoaster moments, Gavin considers himself fortunate because, unlike many visually impaired people, with the help of his specially-designed glasses he is still able to watch his 22-month-old daughter dance and play.

“I think sometimes it’s easy for some people with disabilities to sit back and say ‘I can’t, I can’t, I can’t’ and I didn’t want to be one of those people.

“I thought let me try first, and if I fail, well at least I tried.

“Don’t tell me I can’t, because I’m just going to find a way to get around it.”

Now a self-employed music producer and owner of GN Tracks music production company, there really is nothing he can’t do.

“You often find that what you lose with your eyesight, you get back in other ways, and mine was music.”

Music has always been Gavin’s life. He taught himself how to play the piano at the age of three, the drums at six, keyboards at seven, guitar at 10 and bass at 12.

He even started teaching himself the saxophone at 14.

He has also been in many bands, such as Switch and Five o'clock Shadow.

As his own saying goes: “Don’t tell me I can’t, because I’ll ask ‘how do I get around it?’”

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Supporting the sub sandwich On World Sandwich Day, Subway shops in over 60 countries around the world will come together for their fundraising event ‘Live Feed’ an initiative to help fight hunger across the globe.

To celebrate the movement, every local customer who visits Subway on Elizabeth Street in Tauranga on November 3 has the opportunity to buy a sub,

salad or wrap and get one free for a friend, helping Subway give a meal to someone in need through KiwiHarvest.

Subway Elizabeth Street Tauranga Franchisee Bruce Guise says the team is thrilled to be supporting a vital service that provides hunger relief to New Zealanders in need.

“World Sandwich Day is all about bringing the community

together to raise important funds to fight hunger relief not only in New Zealand, but around the globe,” says Bruce.

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Like Grandma used to wear

The Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions Club is hosting ‘Grandma’s Secrets’ on Saturday as a fundraiser for Kiwican. The event is sold out, with more than 200 tickets snapped up for the ladies’ afternoon tea which will include a gentle meander through the eras of feminine undergarments.

Organiser Michelle Cliff says the event was inspired by a similar event in Levin, attended by a family member of one of the club members.

“We thought we could take that idea and do something with it and it’s just blossomed,” says Michelle. “We started gathering old garments that we had or knew of, and we contacted the lady with the collection in Palmerston North and she’s very kindly loaned us a beautiful box of 20 vintage garments.”

Gaye Fell’s collection comes from her aunt, who was born in the 1890s. It was given to her by a maiden

friend and much of it had come from her sister who was a prison warder and probably never married.

Other pieces have been provided by friends who have had it languishing in their linen cupboards.

“We have some Rita Hayworth-style hand-sewn silk gowns that were found crumpled up in a trunk at the local rep theatre. They are just exquisite and have been lovingly laundered and restored by one of our members, Robyn Slater.”

Six models, ranging in age from teenagers to senior citizens, will be parading some of the undergarments and there will be static displays of some of the more delicate pieces and items that grandma would have had on her dresser, including jewellery boxes, gloves and hats.

More than 40 undergarments will be on show, including some Bri-Nylon garments from the 1960s and some modern garments from Temptations Lingerie in Mount Maunganui.

“We’ve got coral pompom frothy negligees, honeymoon sets and full body black easies, which look stunning on the girls,” says Michelle.

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Jumping off the edge for cancer A fundraising event will see participants free-falling out of a plane to help people suffering from cancer.

The Bay of Plenty Cancer Society Jump for Cancer fundraising event will see those who made their required target take part in a tandem skydive in Taupo on Sunday.

Fundraisers were required to raise a minimum of $800 in exchange for a 12,000 feet tandem skydive or $1,000 in exchange for a 15,000 feet jump with one of Skydive Taupo’s professional skydiving instructors.

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society fundraising manager Catriona Findlay says they had 50 people accepted into the Jump for Cancer challenge and 33 have, to date, achieved their minimum fundraising target.

“The Jump for Cancer was something that had been successfully run overseas with a similar concept trialed in Auckland,” says Catriona “Skydiving is on the bucket list for so many people.

“This is an opportunity not only to tick it off, but to really make it count.

“For our first event we were excited by the response, however lots of people signed up but weren’t able to meet the minimum

Lauren Payne, who took part in the event last year, raised more that $1200.

target in order to receive a free skydive.

“We have changed our processes this year and extended our fundraising lead in time, so we have a lot more fundraisers who were clear of the challenge from the outset, and engaged and supported throughout the campaign.”

They have not yet calculated the amount raised this year, but Catriona says they are expecting the event to take their fundraising efforts to new heights, with $28,000 raised last year.

The skydive itself will be in one of the world’s most scenic drop zones, with views

of snow-capped mountains and the fresh blue waters of Lake Taupo.

Catriona says the event is great for both adrenalin seekers and those who are scared of heights.

“Regardless of whether you jump for a friend, a family member, for cancer research or simply to help a stranger, your jump will have a positive impact on the 60 New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer every day,” she says.

The Jump for Cancer event is on Sunday, November 5, in conjunction with Sharnae Hope Skydive Taupo.

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Leisure marching honours matriarch She’s a mother of five, but she’s also a mother to another thousand or so.

Audrey Rogers, who’s just turned 90, is the mother of leisure marching - the sport was her idea, her baby.

It will be her legacy.

To honour the matriarch of leisure marching, and to mark her 90th, around 25 proteges turned out in full dress kit at her home - the Bernadette Home and Hospital in Mount Maunganui - last Sunday.

“It was a lovely and exciting,” she says, “and they were very kind, because they won’t let me forget what I did.”

This all started about 30 years ago. “I was watching people jogging round the streets, and I thought ‘wouldn’t it be good to start a marching team down on Ferguson Park?’

“You know, something different.”

When she mentioned it to her husband, he said it wouldn’t take off, so the idea was shelved for a year.

“I thought I would talk to some old friends. I visualised meeting once a week, marching round and having fun. If it didn’t happen, it didn’t happen, no harm done.”

But it did happen.

A crowd turned out when Audrey called a public meeting at the old cricket club at Ferguson Park.

Audrey Rogers and her band of leisure marchers. Photo Nikki South.

“I thought ‘what am I going to do with them all?’” They formed five or six teams there and then. Over the years, five or six teams became 100 teams and a thousand marchers around the country.

“It’s hard to believe,” she says. “Did that really happen?” Audrey believes it just happened to be the right time. “Women my age were looking for something to do, something sporty.”

And 90-year-old Audrey Rogers delivered for them. “I look back and I am very proud.”

High Tea fundraiser at the Falls Café What’s better in the spring time than a high tea?

Not much, and as the weather gets warmer, the urge to sit outside (or at least with the doors open) with a nice cup of tea and a scone becomes irresistible.

High teas – elegant, refined teas served on fine china – are increasingly popular, with the Falls Café at McLaren Falls hosting one for the public as a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust.

“We do high teas for private functions, but this is the first time we’ve done one as a fundraiser,” says cafe co-owner Harriet Campbell. “A lot of people we know have suffered from breast cancer, so we thought it would be a good charity to support.”

A selection of dainty cakes and other baked goodies will be on offer, and all served on the cafe’s best china.

“We’re doing a sitting every hour from 10am to 3pm.”

The high tea will be served on Tuesday, November 14. Tickets are $30 per person, with $5 from each sale going towards the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust. Spaces are limited, and advanced bookings are essential.

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Making sense of science There’s not too many people that can light up a room, but scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles, with her long, hot pink locks, is definitely one of them.

The microbiologist, and head of the Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab at the University of Auckland, is one of four keynote speakers at the House of Science’s biennial science symposium ‘Curious Citizens’ in Te Puke next week.

Siouxsie has been dying her hair pink since 2000, and says it was the nearest thing she could get to glowing in the dark.

She wears her pink hair proudly, believing it is important to destroy stereotypes about who scientists are.

“It’s important that people outside of science, especially children who might be interested in going into science, see that you can be different,” she says.

“I’ve come to realise that it’s as important within science too. I don’t fit the image or the mould of what a scientist looks like, even within my community, so it’s about challenging some of those stuffy professors who say ‘you can’t possibly

Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles will be a keynote speaker at the House of Science’s biennial science symposium ‘Curious Citizens’ in Te Puke next week. be serious looking like that’.”

Siouxsie will speak at the symposium next week about why we need to understand microbiology.

“Microbes are everywhere. Some are amazing and useful for important things and some are really awful. New Zealand has high rates of infectious diseases, so it’s important to understand how to keep ourselves safe from microbes, but not to be too scared of them.

“I get lots of emails from people who are terrified of germs and are constantly washing their hands. There’s a fine line between being aware of things and washing your hands when necessary, to being completely freaked out and exposing yourself to horrible chemicals because you have to keep everything clean.”

More often than not, Siouxsie says people are anxious about the wrong things.

“We’re really bad at understanding risk.

“When I talk to teenagers and grownups I’ll talk about our risky behaviour around sex – like not wearing condoms for example – which is very risky. People don’t think about that at all, but will obsess over washing their hands and using the right products to clean things with.”

Siouxsie will be joined at the ‘Curious Citizens’ symposium by ‘Bugman’ Ruud Kleinpaste, underwater oceanographer Steve Hathaway and Victoria Metcalf, the national coordinator of the participatory science platform in the office of the Prime Minister’s chief science advisor.

Curious Citizens will be held at The Orchard Church in Te Puke on Friday, November 10 from 8.30am-5pm.

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Walking groups launched to help get community moving Sport Bay of Plenty is launching two new walking groups to help more people get active this summer.

The free walking groups – based in Mount Maunganui and Te Puke – are open to all ages and abilities and are designed for those looking for an easy, gentle and sociable way to increase their activity levels and overall fitness.

Sport Bay of Plenty Recreation Advisor Michelle Barns says the groups will become part of the organisation’s ‘City on its Feet’ initiative, and will continue once a week long-term for the benefit of the wider community.

“Walking is a great exercise to get people moving and is something that can be built upon as you get stronger and fitter,” she says. “Plus, walking as part of a group helps keep you motivated while also being social – it’s a win-win!

“We don’t currently have ‘City on its Feet’ walking groups meeting in either of these areas and, with the weather getting warmer and summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get started and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.”

The Mount Maunganui walking group is held every Tuesday at 9.30am, with walkers meeting on the paved area in front of the Mount Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Club.

The Te Puke group will commence on Wednesday, November 15, and take place each Wednesday at 9.30am from the Countdown car park.

January date set for Sol3 Mio Popular music trio Sol3 Mio are playing in Tauranga this January as part of an eightdate tour celebrating Christmas and the beloved Kiwi summer.

The boys will perform their signature mix as well as everyone’s favourite Christmas carols in some stunning outdoor venues, including Wharepai Domain on January 6.

Tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati have been in the United States performing as Adler Fellows at the world renowned San Francisco Opera, while their Baritone cousin Moses Mackay worked on a variety of projects at home, including taking a lead

role in Carmen as part of Napier’s Festival of Opera.

For the Tauranga show, one child under-12 will be admitted free with a full paying adult. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster, or at the Tauranga i-Site. The Weekend Sun has one double pass to Sol3 Mio’s January 6 concert for one lucky reader who can tell us the surname of the brothers in Sol3 Mio? Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Wednesday, November 8.

Routes may vary from week-to-week, however the intensity is consistently lowto-medium and all walks will be 45-60 minutes long.

If you would like to join, or wish to know more, please contact Michelle on: michelleb@sportbop.co.nz or: 027 441 2164.

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$1000 to fund Tauranga Red Cross transport programme Papamoa Unlimited are giving a financial boost to Tauranga Red Cross, donating $1000 towards the charity.

Members of the Tauranga Red Cross just before jumping in the water at Papamoa in July.

Tauranga Red Cross won the Papamoa Polar Plunge in July, which earned them $1000 to put towards their programmes.

They’ve chosen to spend the money on their Community Transport programme, which operates from a service centre in Greerton.

Volunteers drive the transport vehicle to pick up vulnerable people throughout Tauranga and take them to and from their appointments, such as the doctors, specialists and the hospital.

The programme is funded purely by donation, and Red Cross community fundraising coordinator Maree Boyes says the

money will be ‘really appreciated’ in this area.

“Our drivers all volunteer their time and the service aids a large number or people who would otherwise not be mobile,” says Maree.

Papamoa Unlimited chairperson Stephanie Stow says facilitating events that support and contribute to the community beyond event day is something the organisation prides itself on.

“There is real value in bringing people together through events.”

The next event presented by Papamoa Unlimited is the Pak'n Save Papamoa Santa Parade, set for Sunday, November 26.

Starting from midday on Dickson Road and ending at Papamoa Plaza, there will be festivities galore, including the Little Big Markets at Papamoa Beach Tavern.

For more information contact: kate@papamoaunlimited.co.nz

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Te Puna Quarry Park filled with fun next weekend Plants, food, music and fundraising will go hand-inhand at Te Puna Quarry Park’s annual Quarryfest on Sunday, November 12.

The festival – which takes place from 10am-4pm – is a must-do on the local events calendar with entertainment, stalls, art and garden walks galore.

The park started life as a rock quarry in the early 1900s until 1979. Since 1996, the Te Puna Quarry Park Society has planted and developed it into a

local treasure, including a host of plants and flowers of botanical interest as well as an artistic feast of sculptures with more than 30 works of outdoor art on permanent display.

Funds raised at Quarryfest are used for the upkeep and further development of the park.

Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club runs the event on behalf of the Quarry Park Society and raised $3600 last year.

Entertainment is spread over three sites – the amphitheatre, Carters Pavilion and the Dragon Lawn – and this year includes the Waikato Drummers, Celtic

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dancers, the Tauranga Brass Band, kapa haka, singers Peter Cleaver and Jim Wood, the Acoustic Music Club, the Kaimai Express Bluegrass Band and Saint Marie’s Jump Jammers.

Stalls include a range of goods and services, such as food, clothing, produce, crystals,

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Visitors are encouraged to take one of the many walks available in the park and enjoy the artwork on display. Abseiling will also be

available on the cliff near the Lions Steps.

Quarryfest is at 108 Te Puna Quarry Road. Entry is $2 for adults and children 12-years and under attend free.

A free shuttle bus will run visitors from the car park at the bottom of the road to the quarry park.

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Given the size of these figures, it’s easy to see why the MSD - Ministry of Social Development - holds the view that those who have resources should be required to use them to support themselves.

Since the MSD introduced the asset and income test, it has become increasingly difficult to qualify for a subsidy. People need to be assessed as needing rest home care and with assets below, in most cases, $224,000.

A common question is whether it is possible to give away your assets or set up a family trust to put you in a position to qualify for the subsidy. The fact is that nothing is as simple as it seems.

The MSD has a detailed set of rules to determine

eligibility for a subsidy, and any attempt to manipulate the ownership of assets to qualify is unlikely to work.

In some cases, it can make the situation worse or result in unintended consequences.

Great care is needed in this area. The rules are complicated and proper advice is necessary.

Angela Scott, coordinator for an Age Concern Subsidies and Allowances seminar on November 14, says: “Deeanah Winders, from local firm Harris Tate, will give advice and answer questions on residential care subsidies.

“Other assistance for superannuitants, like the Disability Allowance, Accommodation Allowance and the Community Services Card, will be explained by a speaker from Work and Income.”

To register for the seminar, call Age Concern on: 578 2631

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Call goes out to artists There’s a call for artists to bring an added dynamic to the next Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival.

The festival team have been checking out prospective gardens, and they’re also calling for a show of interest from artists from the Western Bay and beyond.

Director Marc Anderson says the festival provides an ideal opportunity for artists to exhibit, as a high number of art stops will be part of the festival journey. Festival goers will get to see artists exhibiting in outdoor green galleries, and in some cases, in their private studios.

Tauranga’s Emma Prill, whose original art and high quality prints have been shown locally and internationally, exhibited a collection of her limited edition giclée prints at the last festival.

“I felt my flower garden works have an obvious theme connection to the festival.

“And I enjoyed being part of a festival that celebrates the beauty of nature and gardens.”

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Emma says the festival led to sales.

“It was a really good way of promoting my work and exhibiting in a different

Spotlight on Paul Foote Music and art are strong influences in the Foote family. Paul, who grew up in Westport, remembers his mother singing on the local radio station on a Sunday night.

He had classical piano lessons for ten years up to ATCL level with the Trinity College of Music.

He picked up the guitar, inspired by The Animals classic 'House of The Rising Sun', and learnt to play blues harmonica.

Living in Australia in his late twenties, Paul sang and played guitar in four-piece band The Infidels, who performed on the Gold Coast pub circuit for five years. Back in New Zealand, he fronted three-piece rock band Ethic in Christchurch for ten years, playing rhythm/lead guitar and singing lead vocals.

Paul, now an accomplished musician and performer, has written a varied collection of impressive original songs. He recently joined forces with bass player Stephen Calvert, to perform as duo Out of The Woods.

Paul, once again following in his mother's footsteps, is also an incredible

context,” she says.

The 2018 festival will be held from November 15-18.

Anyone interested in being a festival artist should contact Marc on: (07) 570 2525 or email: info@gardenandartfestival.co.nz

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artist on canvas, creating many impressive landscapes and seascapes. He has had exhibitions in Westport, Christchurch, and three exhibitions in the Dutch city of Utrecht after living there for a year and painting Dutch scenery.

Paul's magnificent paintings 'Waves' will be exhibited at the Creating Waves Gallery (on the Cruise Deck) in Mount Maunganui from November 17 until December 1.

His talented daughter Alice Sea will be performing on Friday, November 17 from 5.30-6pm, followed by Janne Guitargirl and Stephen Calvert.

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SPCA launches second children's book series Developing empathy and encouraging humane treatment towards all animals is behind the SPCA’s launch of a series of storybooks for primary school children.

The six story books aim to help educate young readers about the care and well-being of animals, aiming for The SPCA’s new children’s book a change in series is aimed at changing the attitude and attitudes and behaviour of the behaviour next generation of animal owners. from the next

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The first storybook collection was released in August 2016 and, to-date, around 78,000 books have been used by more than 2000 primary schools.

The first storybook series focused on companion animals and the second on farm animals. SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen says the books further extend the charity’s New Zealand curriculum-aligned education programme, which first launched in 2016.

"We continue to care for around 46,000 animals that have been lost, abandoned, injured, or abused each year,” she says.

“This is simply not good enough and we need to do better as a country.

Families can access resources to support the books at: www.kids.spcaeducation.org.nz Teachers can register for free, curriculum-aligned resources at: www.teachers.spcaeducation.org.nz

Guy Fawkes and sound phobias We all love fireworks, but for our pets this time of year can be very stressful.

To make matters worse, fireworks are often used throughout summer.

Dogs are very prone to sound phobias, with 40-50 per cent of dogs affected.

What starts as nervousness or fear can develop into a true phobia.

This is extremely debilitating for pets, upsetting for owners and requires veterinary intervention.

The good news is that lots can be done to help. Talk to neighbours so you know when they will be using fireworks. Walk your dog early and settle them into a room that is centrally placed inside the house for greater sound proofing (never the garage), with minimal windows and blackout curtains.

Products such as mutt muffs and thundershirts can help, as can calmex, Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats.

Lock cat-flaps to keep your cat indoors.

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“Teaching animal care and empathy at a young age is vital to turning this around.

“These storybooks build on the overwhelming success of our education programme which is available to all primary and intermediate schools in the country."

The focus of each original story is to teach animal care and well-being through engaging and thought-provoking narratives, while supporting the development of children’s reading skills and strategies at school and home.

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Ensure that pets are microchipped and registered, so that in the worst case scenario, you can be reunited with them. Create a safe haven - a place your pet is normally happy in.

Cover it and include bedding to allow burrowing underneath. Play music or white noise and have special toys (only used at these times) to distract them.

Remain calm and present, provide quiet reassurance but don’t reinforce their anxiety by excessive fussing or treats.

Unfortunately, over time, firework fears worsen and can become very debilitating. If your pet suffers from this, please seek veterinary help early.

There are anti-anxiety medications that will make a huge difference for your pet and desensitisation programmes to teach them not to be frightened.

Nobody needs to suffer while others celebrate, so contact your vet today.

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New Zealand vets support fireworks ban The New Zealand Veterinary Association is supporting a ban on the private use of fireworks. Association chief veterinary officer Helen Beattie says a ban would improve the welfare of animals.

“While we understand that many people enjoy firework displays, it is the role of veterinarians to advocate for what is right and good for animals in New Zealand,” says Helen.

Helen says every year veterinary clinics see injured and traumatised animals as a result of fireworks.

“Injuries from fireworks happen every year and they can be horrific.

“Veterinarians see animals that, as a result of their fear and panic, have escaped from their homes or paddocks and put themselves in danger’s way.

“Animals also experience anxiety and stress, so the psychological harm is a significant component of their compromised welfare. New Zealand has led the world in acknowledging that animals are sentient in its Animal

Welfare Act.” Unfortunately, this is not an issue that is limited to Guy Fawkes’ night, as people buy and store fireworks for use at other times.

“Veterinarians see animals with fireworks-related trauma year-round,” she adds. “This makes it even more difficult to manage and protect our more stressed and anxious pets.”

A petition presented to parliament in August 2015 showed a shift in public attitudes towards fireworks. Helen says the NZVA was disappointed that the 25,000-signature petition was rejected by parliament and will continue to push for a ban. She hopes that changing public attitudes in support of animals will help achieve a ban on the personal use of fireworks.

Until then, the NZVA encourages people to consider the impact that purchasing fireworks for private use can have on pets and stock near their properties and choose to view a public

Helping to look after the local wildlife As the weather warms up, we are seeing the inevitable increase in wildlife on our beaches.

Little blue penguins are coming ashore at the moment as they begin to moult. At this time, they are very vulnerable to predators as they lose their feathers and waterproofing ability, meaning they are unable to swim!

Without being able to escape into the ocean, the little blue penguins are at higher risk of dog and cat attacks. They are a protected species in New Zealand and their population is declining due to predators. Please keep a careful eye on your dogs at the beach and put them on a leash if you happen to spot any penguins.

Keeping cats who live in coastal areas

indoors at night is also recommended.

We are also going to start seeing seals around the base of the Mount over the coming months.

Fur seals are the most common native marine animal in New Zealand, however we only have as little as five per cent of the numbers that were around 200 years ago.

This time of year seals are often with pups, and unfortunately the pups blend in so well with the rocks they often get injured by people trying to get close to the mother for photos.

Seals are wild animals and can become aggressive if threatened, so it is recommended that you and your animals stay at least 20m away from the seals in order to avoid injury to the seals and their pups as well as you and your pets.

fireworks display instead.

"We also encourage the public to continue to speak up on this issue and speak loudly for those who cannot speak themselves,” says Helen The NZVA’s top tips to protect animals during Guy Fawkes include finding out where and when fireworks will take place near you, and contacting a veterinary clinic for coping advice if your pet has previously exhibited fear-related behaviour.

“Keep pets indoors, preferably with curtains drawn and windows closed to reduce noise.

“Turn on the radio or television to create a familiar sound which can be comforting.

“Remove anything in the room where you are keeping your pet that could injure them. Provide blankets and pillows for your pet to hide under if they wish.

“Take your pet to an alternative location for the night if necessary and comfort your pet during and after fireworks displays in your neighbourhood.”

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Get the best air around and stay cool inside Air conditioning/heat pump units are largely recognised as one of the best ways of keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Buyers now recognise the advancement of technology, which has resulted in new designs and modern, sleek air conditioning units.

There has been a significant increase in demand for these units, and that is expected this to continue

as buyers realise the potential and efficiency of modern air conditioning options.

Daikin has a wide range of both hi-wall and floor models available, with innovative technology such as wi-fi adaptability. Daikin’s expanded range of ducted systems also provides many options for comfort in a home environment.

Ducted heating and cooling systems have become very popular, with the latest advanced technology providing the ultimate comfort throughout your home.

They have the ability to zone

areas within the home that are not being used on an everyday basis.

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Tips for shading your outdoor living space If you want to make the most of your outdoor area, even during the hottest weeks of the year, throwing some shade on the matter could work.

With many options available it can be hard to figure out what is best, but knowing your property and what areas you want covered makes your life easier.

North-facing windows will stop direct sunlight entering rooms at the height of summer, but will allow direct light

in the rest of the year, so bear this in mind when designing eaves or roof overhangs during the build stage.

They won’t, however, help you with low-angled morning and afternoon sun from the east and west.

Installing external window shades, such as blinds, awnings or louvres, allows you to shade rooms in summer, but let light and heat in at other times of the year.

External shading is much more effective than internal shading as it blocks the sun's heat before it gets inside your home.

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Keeping yourself cool when it’s time for bed Air-conditioning is great on a hot summer’s night, but for those of us who don’t have it, or don’t like using it, what can we do instead to avoid the inevitable tossing and turning in bed?

Choose cotton sheets.

Unlike satin, silk or polyester, cotton is breathable and promotes ventilation.

Put sheets in the fridge/ freezer for a few minutes before bed. But be warned - put them in a plastic bag first unless you want to take the food smells to bed with you!

Use a hot water bottle.

Not with hot water, of course. Filling it with cold water is akin to a bedfriendly ice pack.

Less is more when it comes to pyjamas. Again, cotton shirts and shorts/

underwear is ideal. Apparently going commando doesn’t necessarily keep you cool because sweat stays on the body rather than being drawn away by the fabric.

Cold compresses applied to your pulse points at the wrists, neck, elbows, groin, ankles and behind the knees will also cool you down quickly.

Sleep alone. Cuddling up to another person increases body heat, making the bed sticky and sweaty.

Drink a glass of water before bed to avoid dehydration caused by tossing and turning.

A cold shower before bed brings down core body temperature and rinses off sweat.

Put your mattress on the floor.

Hot air rises, so set up your bed

Cooling down your home without the added bills Cooling down your house doesn’t always mean adding zeros to your electricity bill, and there are always simple measures you can take to have a cooler home during summer.

According to Engerywise, crossventilation is a good way to cool down your house.

Create cross-draughts by opening doors and windows in different rooms, allowing the breeze to move through your home.

Fitting security latches so your windows can be left partially open during the day while you’re out can also create cross-draught.

Shading windows from direct sun also decreases heat.

This can be done by keeping blinds and curtains closed for windows that receive direct sunlight or planting deciduous trees

or vines on the north and west sides of your home.

Deciduous trees provide shade in summer but lose their leaves in winter, allowing sunlight through. Trellises for growing plants can shade windows in summer.

A more obvious solution to keeping your house cool is having a lot of fans spread throughout your space, which will help increase circulation and is cheaper to run than air conditioning.

Floor and desktop fans are relatively cheap to buy and install and are especially good in the hotter the months of January and February.

Ceiling fans can also be used for cooling in summer and better circulate heated air around the room in winter.

If you have the money, and don’t have a well-insulated house already, insulating your ceilings and floors will be beneficial in the long run.

A well-insulated house doesn't just stay warmer in winter, but is cooler in the summer months too, which means less hassle in the future.

as close as possible to the ground to beat the heat.

Make sure lights and electronics are off. Light bulbs and electronics emit heat, so keep rooms cool after dark by minimising their use.

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Getting rid of those pesky weeds Biosecurity staff at Bay of Plenty Regional Council are pleased with the “impressive haul” of weeds the public have brought to them as part of a pest plant swap programme.

Fred Stevens swapped his wild ginger and jasmine for a native plant from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

The council has been holding pest plant swaps throughout the region over the spring months, including one at Waihi Beach last month and another to be held

in Maketu on November 19, to encourage people to bring a rubbish bag full of pest plants to swap for a native plant.

“We filled up the back of our ute with pest plants at Waihi Beach,” says biosecurity officer Stephanie Bathgate. “Some people brought a big rubbish bag full. I think people are interested because it’s a chance to have a chat if they are concerned about any weeds and want to know the best way to get rid of them.”

As well as getting a free native plant, the pest plant swaps mean

people don’t have to worry about how to dispose of the pest plants, says Stephanie.

“If you’re putting in the effort to get rid of these plants and disposing of them in a certain way, only to find they’re coming back again, it can be quite disheartening.”

Stephanie says many people dispose of weeds in their compost, however some climber species in particular will shoot new sprouts and take over the compost.

Disposing of pest plants off-site is

often the best idea.

If you’re looking for advice on pest plants you can visit the council website, where there is a pest plant index and information on how to apply for funding for pest control. Visit: www.boprc.govt.nz/ our-region-and-environment/pestmanagement If people want to report pest plant sightings, they can call the council on: 0800 STOP PESTS (786 773), email: stop.pests@boprc.govt.nz or send a direct message on Facebook.

NZ cities growing out of garden space The national pastime of gardening is an important part of our Western cultural heritage, but it could become a thing of the past as cities encroach on our green spaces.

Dr Keith Hammett, president of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, believes it is crucial that existing green spaces are maximised and more created.

He says it is particularly important, with the demise of the quarter acre section in urban areas and the growth of high density housing on the back of Auckland’s housing shortage.

"If we’re not careful, gardening will be gone and recreational gardening is a very important facet of our Kiwi lifestyle,” he says. “We must ensure that we retain adequate space and educate our children on how to garden and instil that love of getting your hands dirty if the art of gardening is to continue. There is so much knowledge and it’s critical for future generations that this knowledge is passed down.

“However, it can be seen that there is at least one, if not two lost generations of parents who have no skills to pass on."

Keith believes gardening is more important than ever and not just for feeding ourselves but for our general health and wellbeing. Research shows that getting into the garden can reduces stress, lift your mood and burn calories. It is clear that science supports the claim that gardening can improve an individual’s mood.

A harmless bacterium found in soil, Mycobacterium vaccae, has been found to increase the release and metabolism of serotonin in parts of the brain that controls mood with an increase in serotonin resulting in a better mood. The past research, conducted at the University of Bristol, found treating mice with the bacteria altered their behaviour in a way similar to that produced by anti-depressants.

Keith says it’s encouraging that community gardens are becoming increasingly popular in New Zealand as people search for a place to not only grow food, but a place to socialise. There are hundreds of community gardens around the country, providing food for local residents.

"Schools are also embracing the growing trend of sharing space and food. Often started by an enthusiastic teacher or grandparent, school gardens are an opportunity for children to grasp the basics of growing things and understanding how nature works.”

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Walking to defeat a disease When I ask whether the fundraising event will go ahead if it’s raining, the reply comes with a wry smile.

“People with Motor Neurone Disease don’t get to choose which day they have the disease,” Tanya Gilchrist explains. “So we will walk, rain or shine.”

It’s a topic that’s close to the heart of this Omokoroa business woman and mother-of-three.

Tanya has known at least a dozen people who’ve suffered from the muscle-wasting disease.

One was her grandmother, who was diagnosed when Tanya was 12 years old.

“I remember we were playing Canasta when suddenly the arm she was leaning on gave way. I’ll never forget the look on her face.

“I knew something really serious was going on.”

Motor Neurone Disease causes the muscles that enable us to move, speak, swallow and breathe to gradually stop working.

Every week, another two people are diagnosed.

The progressive disease robbed Tanya's beloved nana of movement and speech before it took her life.

“That was the hardest thing

to watch,” she says. “Losing the ability to communicate was huge.

“She had always used her hands, but gradually she couldn’t bake, knit or play cards with us. We could see the sparkle in her eyes but she was stuck inside a body that no longer worked.”

As an active member of the local support network, Tanya still gets calls from people who’ve been newly diagnosed with MND. “They’re desperate. They’re confused. They don’t know what to tell their children. Many people are diagnosed in middle age, so it’s not just affecting them.

“It leaves partners having to be carers and then solo parents. The trauma lasts for years.”

That’s why half of the money raised by the Walk 2 D’Feet

MND goes to supporting families affected by MND. Walks 2 D’Feet MND are being held all over the country as the main annual fundraiser for MND New Zealand. Last year, the people of Tauranga raised more than $2500, with half going towards research and the rest helping support people with MND and their families.Walks 2 D’Feet MND will be held onNovember 12 from 9.30am at Fergusson Park. To register go to: www.mnda.org. nz/walk Debbie Griffiths

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Scientists pin-point genetic risk factors in allergies A major international study has pinpointed more than 100 genetic risk factors that explain why some people suffer from asthma, hay fever and eczema.

The study was led by Dr Manuel Ferreira from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane and has been published in the journal Nature Genetics.

Dr Ferreira says this was the first study designed specifically to find genetic risk factors that are shared among the three most common allergic conditions.

“This is important to know because it tells us which specific genes, when not working properly, cause allergic conditions,” says Dr Ferreira.

“This knowledge helps us understand why allergies develop in the first place and, potentially, gives us new clues on how they could be prevented or treated.”

Taking steps to conquer the things you want to achieve Your only limit is you.

Is there something you want to achieve but you keep telling yourself you can’t? What would it look like if a friend was facing the same situation and you asked them: “What is the first step to take to move closer to what you want to achieve?”

Ask yourself this, and remember things can be difficult until you move them to your comfort zone.

Yes, at times you will fail, however, the most important thing is how well you pick yourself up again and what you learn, because failure can be a detour or a re-direction rather than a dead end if you so choose.

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Move towards clean eating As the old adage goes, there’s ‘more than one way to skin a cat’. That probably won’t sit well in our modern, PC world, but when it comes to health, and in particular diet, it is in fact true. Health, or the lack of it, is often managed, improved or considered by various dietary interventions.

The media have flooded our homes with gurus who claim to know what is best for our health by offering nutritional advice and supplements that supposedly cure all ills.

Very few people, however, including those with diabetes and heart disease, need to follow diets or plans that consist of buying supplements or a particular food product.

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But the reality remains. We are what we eat.

If we are time-poor, stressed or financially challenged then no amount of dietary advice will solve the issues we seek to remedy.

Grant Schofield is Professor of Public Health at AUT and Director of the Human Potential Centre.

His research considers what makes and keeps us well. Grant is strongly in favour of ‘fixing sickness’ and improving the way in which we approach well-being rather than being with the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.

Grant's views on low carbohydrate, high-fat diets have been well publicised in his book ‘What the Fat?’, in which he takes a holistic view of health and diets.

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The patent confirms that statins can cause muscle problems because they reduce the amount of CoQ10 being made. The new drug would

combine statins with CoQ10 to reduce muscle side effects.

Unfortunately, this drug has never been made. My view is that if this was available, it would reduce side effects whilst retaining the benefits of reducing cholesterol.

There is no doubt that statins effectively reduce total cholesterol.

Reducing cholesterol is a widely accepted way to reduce the risk of blocked blood vessels.

Unfortunately, we do not pay enough attention to other risk factors such as systemic inflammation, which is the main driver of artery-blocking plaques.

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The problem is that slowing the rate of the enzyme that makes cholesterol will always reduce circulating Co enzyme Q10.

Some studies suggest by as much as 50 per cent. This can have a disastrous effect on tissues, with high-energy demands especially on

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This is why I recommend people on statins take a high-quality Co enzyme Q10. Be careful, as our market is flooded with apparently high strength CoQ10 that is actually semi-synthetic made from tobacco waste.

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New salon opens in Greerton Vivo Hair & Beauty have arrived in Greerton.

Located on 1275 Cameron Road, locals can now enjoy New Zealand’s best hair salon group and the professional, versatile services they offer.

Vivo Hair & Beauty was founded in 2010, with one salon in Auckland.

Just seven years on, and with a love for great hair in Vivo’s collective DNA, the company now has nearly 70 salons throughout the country.

“We thrive on good ideas, appreciate elegance and provide top-notch service,” says regional manager Kaysha Redman.

“It’s easy to see how Vivo has become the go to place for over 60,000 returning customers

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Your hands do a lot for you, so take good care of them Apart from our face, one area of the body that is constantly exposed all year round are our hands.

Often neglected, rarely protected and suffering a constant barrage of sun, wind, detergents, dirt, bacteria, cuts and abrasions, water

hand creams provide and a million other SKIN an occlusive protective contaminants, our barrier that can limit hands could do with dehydration and provide some tender With Sue Dewes from Tranquillo Beauty a degree of protection loving care. from the elements.

Regularly The trick is to apply it regularly. applying a nourishing hand So place your hand cream beside your bed cream can make a huge or next to the couch where it will be seen difference to the look and feel and not forgotten about. of your hands. Often these

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Laid-back lifestyle in growing Katikati With escalating prices of land and house packages in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa, could Katikati be the Bay’s newest hot spot?

The gateway to the Bay of Plenty is definitely showing signs of increasing popularity.

Swapping the hustle and bustle for a more laid-back lifestyle has seen Katikati experience rapid growth.

For those previously with their hearts set on Tauranga, the Mount and Papamoa, Katikati’s newest boutique subdivision, Waterford Point, could be the perfect solution.

With resource consent through and earthworks commencing in the coming

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weeks, buyers can be in their new home just after the New Year. With only six house and land packages left to sell, it’s an exciting option to consider.

With its charming country village appeal, Katikati is a place where you can grab your bags on a Friday evening and stroll to the Plant and Produce Market to stock up on local fare before winding down at the end of a busy week.

There’s more going for this town than you think.

There’s easy access to cafes, restaurants and riverside

picnic spots as well as cycleways and walkways around Katikati peninsula and a variety of bush tracks.

River and harbour fishing are also only minutes away.

No wonder locals rave about the lifestyle on offer - a hidden treasure that will never lose its olde-worlde appeal and a stone’s throw away from the city.

Visit Waterford Point in Mulgan Street and meet the team from TGA Homes - the build company behind this successful development - this Sunday, November 5, from 1-3pm.

Increasing your home’s value If your home is looking a tad outdated, but you don’t want to spend up large, there are plenty of cheap ways to update your abode.

Giving items in your home a new paint job is always a good way to spruce up the place, but it also adds value to your home.

Try painting fixtures, such as taps and cabinets or if you’re feeling a bit adventurous paint a feature wall.

A trick to make your space look bigger and more modern is to repaint your windows. You can also add mouldings and new aprons.

Lighting also makes a difference and sets the mood, while upgrading lighting in the main rooms can make the whole space feel more expensive and can highlight certain features in your space.

If you don’t want the hassle of changing your lights, adding mirrors and paintings has a similar affect.

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Cooking up new ideas with free computing course With a culinary career spanning 50 years, Remy Zibung knows plenty about fine cuisine, but the 71-year-old recently decided it was his computer skills that needed spicing up.

After a chance encounter with a fellow chef who was studying the NZ Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) L2 at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Remy decided he would give it a go too.

As senior chef at Pauanui’s exclusive Grand Mercure Puka

Park Resort, Remy creates all the menus and recipes for the chefs.

Previously he would type them up, but could do little else.

“I had to depend on someone else to help me put the finishing touches to my menus,” Remy says.

“Now, after studying this course, I know all about fonts and adding images.”

Tutor Suzanne Hart says the skills students are learning on the 12-week course can be put to use in a multitude of ways.

“We have students of all ages, and of varying experience with computers,” she says.

“The course is giving them a solid

understanding of computing and introducing them to ways they can put those skills to use in their lives.”

Remy says people from his generation didn’t grow up with computers, but feels everyone should try to keep up with technology. “This course is one of the greatest things I’ve ever done. It opened up a new life for me – a new life at 71. Can you imagine that?”

The NZ Certificate in Computing will be running in various locations around Tauranga in November.

Please call: 0800 86 46 46 or visit: toiohomai.ac.nz for more information.

Taking a free computing course at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has opened up a whole new world for Remy Zibung.

Educating tourists on the sunshine region As summer starts to shine through, thousands of people from all over the world will choose New Zealand as the ultimate holiday destination.

Tourism Bay of Plenty aims to maintain tourism by educating them on the best places to visit in the region by continuing their successful campaign.

A targeted tourism promotion in Australia has seen nearly 30,000 visits to the campaign on Tourism New Zealand’s website.

This is 33 per cent more than last year, with the target for active visitation increasing from 35 per cent to 42 per cent.

Tourism Bay of Plenty was a partner in the campaign, which established a number of touring routes, including the Pacific Coast Highway.

The proposed five-to-sixday trip started in Auckland, then travelled to Hahei in the Coromandel, Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua before returning to Auckland.

Tony Saunders, Tourism New Zealand’s manager in Australia, says the campaign is about encouraging Australians to explore more of the North Island, to see different places and to travel during off-peak months.

“Australians don’t have the depth of understanding of New Zealand to know the differences between the regions, so we have done a lot of the work for them developing sample itineraries to help them plan their journey,” says Tony.

The impact of the campaign on the Bay of Plenty was significant, with Tourism Bay of Plenty’s web visitation increasing 42 per cent in August 2017 compared to August 2016.

For further information, visit: www.newzealand.com

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Have a taste of quality service The new owners of Elizabeth Café and Larder promise to bring the best of what they’ve got every day the doors are open.

Ph 0508 KIWIFRESH (0508 549 437)

The new owners Philippe and Valèrie Presti.

French owners Philippe and Valèrie Presti moved to New Zealand two years ago, and in May this year they bought the Elizabeth Café and Larder.

Philippe says they fell in love with New Zealand’s culture and felt that running a business in Tauranga would help them get to know the locals.

“When we first bought the cafe it was a very big challenge, but worth it,” says Philippe. “We don’t want to change anything, we want to maintain the quality with a little French twist.”

Philippe says they have big plans for the business, such as taking part in events like the Food Show as well as weddings and corporate events.

To experience their award-winning service, visit the dedicated staff at Elizabeth Café and Larder at 247 Cameron Road.

Roast dinners popular over woeful winter Kiwis flocked to the supermarket to stock up on winter essentials this year, including 40 tonnes of roast pork and more than 1.4 million cans of soup.

Sales of roasting vegetables, such as parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, kumara and onions also increased more than 24 per cent on the previous year, according to supermarket chain Countdown’s winter sales data.

MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths says for many of us, 2017 may well be remembered as the year it didn't stop raining.

Tauranga and Te Puke have received more rain so far this year than is typically received across an entire year.

Unfortunately, the bad weather also brought with it lots of colds and flu.

Based on sales from June 1-August 31, Countdown sold more than 40 tonnes of roast pork, the equivalent weight of five space shuttles. New Zealanders also bought 44 per cent more cough and cold remedies and six per cent more tissues than in 2016, proving the sickness season really has been tough for many.

Battery sales increased by close to two per cent as Kiwis prepared their survival kits in an effort to tackle the bad weather, while heater sales increased by 68 per cent and fire fuel rose by 12.

Brett Ashley, Countdown’s acting general manager merchandise, says Kiwis really embraced traditional hearty meals during this year's atrocious weather.

"We know that as soon as the thermostat starts to plummet and we have shorter days and longer nights, comfort food is what we all start craving,” says Brett.

"Our data shows us that New Zealanders tend to hibernate during the winter months, wrapping up warm, staying indoors and enjoying lots of hearty meals.”

As summer and Christmas fast approaches, Countdown is now starting to remove the winter fare to make room for the first of the season’s apricots, nectarines, peaches, and cherries.

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The Umbi(b)lical cord of life connects During the last couple of weeks, I’ve discovered a renewed enthusiasm for the Psalms – the songs and prayers of God’s people through the ages. Jesus himself would have sung and prayed these psalms too. They would have run through his veins.

My renewed enthusiasm for the Psalms was catalysed by my recent attendance at a concert by Sons of Korah - an Australian-based band who are devoted to giving fresh voice to the Psalms.

True to form, the Psalms were originally written as songs, and now (with the help of Sons of Korah), they are beginning to run through my veins too!

What I love about the Psalms is that they offer us a framework to live and express our unashamed humanness in relation to God - to wear our emotions (and our karakia) on our sleeves. Better to be real and authentic, than to veil

of hope and wonder, to expressions of peace and shalom. And finally, like the great umbilical cord of life, prayer itself is our connection with God. It’s the conduit of life - all of it – in all its complexity, as is expressed in the Psalms.

So, may you find in them too, the permission to be real, and human, in relation to God. Andrew Maude Tauranga Central Baptist Church

our emotions with a facade. So it is that in the Psalms, we find permission to grieve, to offer praise and tears of joy, just as much as of mourning.

From dancing and blessings, to battle cries; from exclamations

If there’s no change today, then when?

I lost a friend last week. We didn’t know each other that well, but he was in my life. He became ill in March and went downhill quickly.

Jesus said ‘change now!’ Today is the day. Today might be your last chance to have a conversation with a friend, a meal with a family member, to make

I’ve been thinking about lasts. Last time I visited. Last Christmas. Last meal together.

Another friend was commenting recently that Jesus’ mates probably didn’t realise that his last supper, was actually his last supper with them until afterwards.

I just want to encourage us all. We never know what will be our last until afterwards. www.citychurchtauranga.org.nz

your peace with God. If not now, when?

Simon McLeay Senior minister, St. Peter's in the city

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$20m cocaine seizure in Tauranga An estimated 46kg of cocaine, with a street value of around NZ$20 million ($450 per gram), was seized from an address in Tauranga on Wednesday. Four foreign nationals were arrested as part of a five-month Customs and Police investigation.

Customs commenced the operation after an investigation into smaller methamphetamine seizures, resulting in several arrests and the identification of persons of interest believed to be involved in smuggling and distributing Class A drugs and money laundering.

Customs joined forces with Police to build intelligence and carry out investigative work, establishing that a cocaine shipment would be offloaded from a commercial ship near Tauranga.

Government bans foreign house buyers Foreign speculators will no longer be able to buy houses in New Zealand from early next year.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government is determined to make it easier for Kiwis to buy their first home.

“So we are stopping foreign speculators buying houses and driving up prices,” said the PM. “Kiwis should not be outbid like this.

“That is why we are introducing an amendment to the Overseas Investment Act to classify residential housing as ‘sensitive’. This means nonresidents or non-citizens cannot purchase existing residential dwellings.”

Australians will be exempt from the policy, as New Zealanders are in Australia.

Unemployment trends down Minister of Employment Willie Jackson has welcomed the release of the Household Labour Force Survey which shows unemployment falling to 4.6 per cent.

“It’s good to see the rate of unemployment continue to trend down, but with 126,000 people unemployed in New Zealand, we can do better.

“However, the high level of unemployment for Maori and Pacific peoples is completely unacceptable. It is currently around three times higher than that of New Zealand Europeans, and this must improve.

“I will be talking to all the relevant organisations, such as Business New Zealand, unions and iwi, over the next few weeks. Partnering with them will be a key component in shaping a forward-focused employment policy which improves outcomes for all New Zealanders.”

Video gamers seek funding Local video gamers hoping to get public funding to help them compete internationally say New Zealand is getting left behind on the eSports scene.

ESports – or professional computer gaming – is expected to make almost $700 million globally this year and six times more people play video games than rugby in New Zealand.

ESports events involve video games, like the popular League of Legends, being played in front of sports stadiums full of people.

ESports Federation president Ben Lenihan says they hope to grow the sport with government funding and to encourage New Zealand players to get professional sponsorships.

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Lost respect for Online survey waste drivers of time and money

I am pleased to hear the positive comments made by R McGuiness (The Weekend Sun, October 27). I felt the same way until September 26 this year. On that day my husband and I caught the Bellevue bus at 9.10am to get off at the stop by Briscoes. After we received our tickets we headed to the back of the bus to a higher seat, however before we got there the bus driver took off in such a hurry, causing me to fall forward onto the seat. My husband was left in the aisle holding onto the rail.

As a result I sprained my left ankle, left knee and lumbar spine. This has caused so much distress and has been costly to us. I have already paid over $300 for doctors, x-rays and physio which I am still having.

When I confronted the driver as I got off, he lied that he had looked in his mirror. I reported him when we arrived home, still in shock.

Although we are both in our 70s we are not slow at getting seated. It took me years to actually have the confidence to catch a bus; now I have lost all the confidence I had in the drivers which, by the way, I had the utmost respect for.

M Butler, Bellevue.

Commenting on the preliminary results of an online survey on the Tauranga Transport Plan, Rick Curach (chairman of Tauranga transport committee) said the results will be of limited value and that “a proper survey would be a random phone survey and a proper democratic reflection of the community”.

I am really angry at these comments. If an online survey is not a ‘proper’ survey, why do it in the first place? I filled the online survey in

because I am really concerned about the fact that the people in charge seem to think that by widening the roads or building more roads, they will solve the traffic problems. Research has shown the opposite. It actually increases traffic on roads!

I have wasted my time and the council has wasted ratepayers’ money. I know what to do in the future as whatever I write in an online survey is not considered as representative.

N Bührs, Bethlehem (Abridged).

Peters’ broken promise Mr Peters, I voted for you and your party because of your unequivocal, bottom-line promise to hold a referendum on the retention of the Maori seats.

I have supported you for the past 15 years and regularly sent you letters of this support. You have broken that promise and betrayed the trust of a great many New Zealanders. The integrity you have displayed with your ‘bottom line’ confirms the observation of the noted American poet and satirist that: “A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man.” You also seem to confirm claims made by your most virulent critics. But then my opinion will not disturb you nor as it seems will the opinions of anyone else.

B Johnson, Omokoroa.

Nothing to do with being friends The cries of the losers seem to be loud in last week’s edition of The Weekend Sun, and I bear no grudge to their comments and portrayal of the elections. But alas, 65 per cent of the population did not vote for Bill and that is huge compared to 45 per cent that did. It does not matter who those 65 per cent of votes were for, just the fact that they wanted a change. As for MMP, it has been voted in on no less than two separate times by the public as a means to hold anyone who wishes to be the government accountable, and has nothing to do with being friends, thus Winston, unlike the other minor parties, does just that.

So there is democracy in this country if only for the right to vote. In everything else you’re just sheep that conform to the system with your freedom being fenced.

R Stewart, Te Puke.

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Saying goodbye to road crew I am saddened to find council roading staff are leaving my street, Dalton Drive. They have become part of the family – every day for seven months a wave as you pass, a smile as you return, not a snarl as you wait for the queue coming the other way to disperse.

How dare the council take them away. They said we could have them for a month (way back in March) and now seven months later they threaten to move them on.

How can this be allowed to happen – can the council not find another half a million so they can stay till Christmas?

Seven months to

Reflecting on PM’s leanings Now the tooth fairy glitter and stardust has finally settled and reality starts to kick in, it’s worth reflecting on Ms Ardern’s left wing/socialist, republican, agnostic, feminist and carbon emission tax leanings plus her undoubted Maori separatist and treatyist sympathies – scary stuff.

In addition, her obsession with ‘child poverty’ is alarming. If she thinks just throwing money at this perceived ‘bogey’ will work she is batty.

She has not sought to address the real cause or reason for this child poverty misnomer or correctly identified those responsible, namely the breeders – it is a parenting failure and neglect, not lack of money.

Perhaps look at the Singapore model and philosophy.

This type of political insanity is defined as making the same mistakes over and over again yet expecting different results. It’s typical socialism, namely the philosophy of failure ignorance and envy while promoting the equal sharing of miseries.

From the total cabinet of 20 it looks like around 14 might be competent and it’s revealing and concerning to see those who were appointed to the race-based Maori portfolios – it does not inspire any confidence.

Frankly anyone who can’t see the trees for forest shouldn’t be running this country.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

complete a one-month roundabout, half a million to complete a quarter of a million roundabout, surely we can waste another quarter of a million so come Christmas I can take the lads down a bottle of beer and say ‘thank you’.

But no, someone in council might be held responsible. Please do not hurt them; do not question the over-run. Their wastefulness has made me so many new friends I beg you not to chastise them; let them go elsewhere and make friends for others; maybe even promote them.

W Keereweer, Papamoa.

Start a diary

Well folks, start a diary today. The government has only been sworn in for less than 48 hours and they have announced the first tax. What will your diary tell you in 12 months’ time?

It won’t be long before every sqaunderbug, money-hungry council in NZ will want the same deal Auckland has got, a petrol tax or letterbox tax or some other crazy tax for infrastructure. Why can’t those idiots that kind of run our country see how much council will suck out of the new ratepayers occupying all the new houses being built?

The saddest thing here is this government wasn’t elected by the electorate; it was instituted by Winston and his cronies. Get rid of MMP folks.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Fund volunteers

Most countries make sure emergency services, such as the police and ambulance, are well-funded.

Why do the new government ministers on $250,000 a year think St John should be underfunded and understaffed? Many of the above have been sworn to protect the working conditions of the public. Will this happen just before the next election? Are all Beehive staff on the living wage? The people who put you into office want a fair deal for their efforts. Not too many volunteers come from MPs so don’t expect free labour from the thousands of volunteers who never get paid, and often get little thanks.

R Chamberlain, Otumoetai.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg 40 THE WEEKEND SUN

Election scandal finally revealed!

It's terrible to gloat, and it's probably ill-advised to pick sides in a court battle.

But when that battle is a musician versus a bunch of politicians?

There's been so much excitement in the aftermath of the recent election. Perhaps I'm a little naive, but didn't elections used to be a bit, er, boring? Not any more! Last time there was Kim Dotcom, Hone Harawira and all sorts of bad craziness, and this time we get a cliff-hanger and Mike Hoskings looking continually depressed. The hijinks never stop.

But in all that excitement, I don't think enough attention was paid to the decision, finally released last week after many months, in that big stoush between the National Party and Eminem, where the brave politicians were ordered to pay more than half-a-million in damages after a trial described

by Eminem's representative as “distasteful”. “It wasn't just slightly,” he said, “it was overtly insulting.”

That seems a fair reaction to National fixer Steven Joyce's opinion: “I think they're just trying to shake us down for some money before the election.”

This all took place back in May, when Jeff Bass,

actual composer and producer for Eminem, travelled from faraway Detroit to play the opening guitar riff from 8 Mile live in the courtroom.

It was a lot more fun than yer average shoplifting case. Let's wallow in nostalgia for a minute…

The boom

There was the National Party, via their lawyer, dissing Eminem, describing the (multi-award-winninggazillion-dollar-selling) song as having “low-level originality”.

Said lawyer had clearly been studying this musical phenomenon known as hiphop, because he was able to describe it so insightfully: “It’s more than just the boom, boom, boom, boom,” he said.

He also called musicologists to attempt to smear the famous rapper's work. One, a Dr Kirsten Zemke, had this learned opinion: “There is no musical meaning for the term ‘essence’.

If there was something that could be called essence, it would be instead referring to the flow, lyrics, life, history, imagery, videos and engagements with the hip hop community, and the fierceness, anger, vulnerability or timbre of Eminem.”

No wonder Eminem's lawyer responded: “The submission really defies common sense and the evidence.” Part of that evidence was the uncomfortable detail that the track used by the National Party was called ‘Eminem Esque’. Their lawyer claimed the name wasn't a factor. The judge responded: “It’s a little clue, though, isn’t it?”

Pretty legal

The highlight for most of us watching, though, was always Steven Joyce, the man who memorably described the use of the song as “pretty legal”.

That earned him a second appearance on John Oliver's American TV comedy show. The first was, of course, when Mr Joyce was publicly nutted while giving a speech by a thrown pink sex toy.

What with that, and the general humour generated

by John Oliver from people with New Zealand accents trying to pronounce “Eminem”, it's no wonder they look at us oddly when we travel to America. However, it's not like this is something new for the National Party. In 2008 John Key ordered the destruction of 20,000 DVDs featuring him in a video entitled “Ambitious for New Zealand”.

It turned out that Coldplay's record company, EMI, was a bit concerned that the background music on the party's video was a little too similar to Coldplay's song Clocks.

And as far back as 1984, Warner Brothers threatened to sue National for breach of copyright after the theme song for the film Chariots of Fire was used in an ad. Talk about repeat offenders.

The upshot is that it would appear the National Party has been left with a $650,000 hole in its budget. Not only that, but this time around, obviously cowed by trouble that had arisen previously, National opted for possibly the most boring electoral music in the history of boring electoral music. You could call it “Bland Esque”.

And look what happened... watusi@thesun.co.nz

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A performer of all trades Frank Burkitt is a storyteller, songwriter, singer and guitarist, in that order.

Frank Burkitt.

His rambling anecdotes aim to give the audience more of a connection with his songs. He formed his incredible backing band when he relocated to Wellington from Edinburgh in 2014.

Despite an early musical career of singing the American standards with jazz quintets and big bands, his real musical education came from the pub session.

Having always written songs with his guitar from a young age, his music took a folksy turn with his own original brand of folk music.

Frank developed a real love for American genres such as bluegrass, western swing and country.

Wellington-based Frank and his band are now one of the most respected string bands in the country and you have the opportunity to hear them at The Entertainers Club on Sunday, November 12, at Tauranga Citz Club (upstairs) from 5-8pm.

Tickets cost $15. Everyone is welcome, and a full bar and meals are available.

Getting more bang for your buck Fireworks and stock cars will be going ‘bang’ at Baypark Family Speedway for its annual Fireworks Extravaganza on November 4.

If you’re looking for more bang for your buck this Guy Fawkes, head along to Baypark Family Speedway for its annual Fireworks Extravaganza and a great night of speedway racing.

Around $20,000 worth of fireworks will be going up in smoke at Baypark on Saturday, November 4, bringing a full programme of speedway racing to a spectacular close.

“It’s one of our biggest nights of the season,”

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5:30pm – 8:30pm MT RSA Fri 3rd Ray Solomon 7pm-10pm Sat 4th Shane Cortese Show 7:30pm-10:30pm Sun 5th Tim Armstrong 4pm-7pm

THE BARREL ROOM Fri 3rd The Toner, Franks and Beano Show. 8pm Sat 4th Mark Huckstep 5pm – 8pm Tues 7th Melbourne Cup Event.

Wed 8th Meet the Brewer with Funk Estate 7:30pm Thurs 9th Quiz Nite 7pm

says promoter Bernie Gillon, “and this year we’ve got some amazing racing with the first round of the Burger King super saloon series, which will be televised this year on TV3’s motorsport programme.”

There will also be $500 up for grabs for the best “stirrer” out on the track in the stock cars – that’s the driver who can cause the most mayhem.

“That will make for a really interesting night of stock car racing,” says Bernie Classes racing include super saloons, saloons, stock cars, six-shooters and mini stocks.

Gates open at 5pm, with racing starting at 6.30pm.

The public are welcome to come along early to walk through the pits, meet the drivers and get an up-close look the race cars.

A buffet meal is available in the speedway lounge at a cost of $25 for adults and $50 for a family of four, and there are plenty of food and drink options available trackside.

There will also be a kids’ zone, including a bouncy castle and face-painting.

Tickets can be purchased via the Baypark Family Speedway website at: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz or at the gate on the night.

Prices: Adults $25, seniors and children aged 5-15 years $10, family (two adults plus three children) $60. Children under five attend free.

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Make your house twinkle and be in to win

Welcome Bay Vet Clinic got dressed up for the occasion last year.

Dig out your inflatable Santa, your trees and your baubles and start untangling your strings of Christmas lights, because now is the time to plan for and enter The Weekend Sun Christmas Lights Drive.

It’s the time of year to dress your house to the twinkling, glittering nines and watch as adults and children alike trundle past and stare in awe at your impressive decorating skills.

Entrants go in the draw to win some great prizes, including one of two hampers worth $140 filled with delicious goodies, so why not get into the Christmas spirit and make your house shine. It’s free to enter!

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All entered decorated houses will have their addresses published on a big double page Christmas Lights Drive spread in The Weekend Sun on December 8 so the community can enjoy the twinkling lights.

Entries close on Tuesday December 5, so make sure you go to www.sunlive.co.nz to register, email debbie@thesun.co.nz, or fill out the entry form below and post it to: PO Box 240, Tauranga, 3140, or drop it into our offices at Number 1 The Strand, Tauranga.

The Weekend Sun Christmas Lights Drive will run from December 8 right up to December 24.

For more information, and to register, go to: www.sunlive.co.nz/competitions So what are you waiting for? Get decorating!

Season’s Greetings from the theatre Wri t t en by Alan A y c kbo ur n .

Di rec t ed by Ju li e Lan ks he a r.

It’s Christmas Eve in the Bunker household, loved playwrights – Alan Ayckbourn.

Tickets for Season’s Greetings can be purchased at: and stress levels are rising. Belinda wants www.iticket.co.nz, at iSite at Willow Street, on: peace and goodwill, Uncle Harvey wants 0508 484 253 or on the door. peace and quiet to watch the telly, Phyllis wants another drink and Wr i t t en b y Al an A y c k b o urn .

Di r ec t ed b y Jul i e L ank shea r.

Wr i t t e n b y Al a n A y ck b oRachel u r n . just wants to be loved!

Wr it t e n by Al a n A y c k b o u r n .

D ire c t e d by Ju l i e L a n k s h ea r.

arrival D i r e ct e d b y Ju l i e LThe ank sh e aofr.Clive (a suave author), and an

incompetent puppet show from the hapless doctor Bernard, sets the scene for a night of comedy of the darkest variety.

Before you start to think about decking the halls with boughs of holly, and trying to remember the names of all of Santa’s reindeer, why not join us for a Yuletide comedy treat from one of the UK’s best

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to see Season’s Greetings for two lucky readers who can tell us the name of the suave author.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 7.

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An early Christmas musical treat

The Tauranga Civic Choir.

Christmas comes early courtesy of the Tauranga Civic Choir, when they present excerpts of Bach's acclaimed Christmas Oratorio at St Peters Church, Cameron Road on Saturday, November 11.

Musical director Nigel Williams has sensitively reduced the running time of this two-and-a-half hour work, choosing the best parts to form a programme of approximately an hour-and-a-half.

Sacrifices have been made, but the result is a superb mix of chorals, soprano and contralto arias with orchestral and organ accompaniment.

Regarded as Bach's best Christmas work, the

Oratorio is peppered with delightful melodies, many of which are not just familiar, but old favourites.

The choral sections are both rousing and integral, while the entire work has a lyrical flow that draws the listener into a world of delightful Baroque symmetry.

The performance time of 5.30pm aligns with the global practice in countries using daylight saving, to present twilight performances that enable the audience to enjoy the rest of the evening at home or dining out.

Post-Christmas, an outdoor venue could well have been chosen, but our changeable spring weather makes an indoor setting a wiser proposition.

So join them for delightful Bach for ‘tea’ and plan an alfresco or formal dinner to follow.

Leave the theatre with a laugh The mayhem begins the moment the old friends arrive at Connie's house for their weekly bridge club. The ladies have decided to have one last fling for Mary, a recently departed dear friend and bridge partner.

By the time the ladies have had a few drinks, revealed a stolen funeral urn containing Mary’s ashes and had a visit from the police, the night has become one that no-one is ever going to forget. Who would have thought a game of bridge could lead to such chaos?

Officer Bobby is arresting!

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

Live on stage at Detour Theatre from November 15-December 2, tickets are available online at: www. iticket.co.nz, over the phone on: 0508 iticket and over the counter at Tauranga i-SITE. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to see the opening show of Exit Laughing on November 15 for two lucky readers who can tell us what Connie’s friends stole.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 7.

School gala goes off with a bang Fairhaven School is hosting a night of wonderful entertainment and family fun.

There will be bouncy castles, face painting, spot prizes, a silent auction, white elephant, mystery envelopes, raffles and food stalls as well as a big bonfire and fireworks.

The Fireworks gala will be on Saturday, November 11, at the Fairhaven School, 120 Boucher Avenue, Te Puke from 5-9pm.

Entry prices will be $6 for adults, $4 for Children between 5-12 years old, and Under 5s go free.

Flying this summer Flying this summer for $99 per seat for $99 per seat Call the crew 07 572 4000 or book online www.airchathams.co.nz Call the crew 07 572 4000 Boarding atwww.airchathams.co.nz Classic Flyers or book online Boarding at Classic Flyers

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Saturday 4 November Art Classes

Adult Art Classes for Term 4 booking now. Clay, paint, stone sculpture, drawing & more. Check out theincubator. co.nz for more information.

Baypark Family Speedway

Fireworks extravaganza evening, BK Super Saloons and more, gates open 5pm, racing 6.30pm. Tickets from ASB Baypark, at the gate or online www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

Bay Networking Singles Club

Social activities 55+. Dining, BBQs, outings. Facebook on Bay networking Singles Social Group or Ph Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or Jonathan 07 572 2091

Beth El Messianic Family

Come celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. BethEl.org.nz

Christmas Social Dance

Held on Sat, 9 Dec, Greerton Hall, 7:30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Great music by Helen Riley. Everyone welcome. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Death Cafe

Coffee, cake & open spontaneous conversation on dying, death & living.

Grindz Cafe 1-3pm email: taurangadeathcafe@gmail.com Carole Ph 022 068 9183 www.deathcafe.com

Dragon Boating - Womens

Give it a Go Paddling Sessions held weekly Mon/ Thurs 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am, Sulphur Point. RSVP by Txt Brooke 022 078 2308 for info pack.

Free Blues Rock Concert

Nov 11 at 2pm. Starring the amazing “Skeleton Crew” plus Corben Simpson.

St James Church 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton. Refreshments provided. Ph Peter 022 323 9102

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Saturdays: 9am 5-8 years, 10am 9-11 years. Thursdays: 4:30pm Intermediate & College ages. Coaching included.

Enquiries Graeme 0274 520 600 or web/ facebook.

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

Katikati Garden Ramble

Visit 13 of Katikati’s most fabulous gardens. Organised by Katikati Rotary with proceeds for community projects.

9am-5pm. $20 for Sat 11th & Sun 12th, from Katikati information centre.

Mount Maunganui Sequence Dance

Sat 11 Nov 7.30pm -10.30pm. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair, Mt Maunganui. Great Band, Lovely Supper.

Entrance $7 Organized by Mount Maunganui Scottish Society. Ph Erica 576 0578

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult Tennis on Saturdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 1:30pm. Enquiries Fred 544 5088

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Club Mt Maunganui. Tuesdays & Saturdays 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport! Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Qigong With Michael

Historic Village Market

Classes: Mon 1-2pm (weekly) Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd Sat: 9:30am-10:30am (weekly) Health Quarters 67 Willow St. Bookings 021 735 798 www.michaelgoodhue.com

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday monthly 8-12noon. Wet or fine. Inquiries: hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project

Sisters In Song

Today 10.30-11.30am 233 Waihi Road $15.00. For information - check eventfinda or Ph 021 210 5929

Inachord Chorus (music show). Sat 11 Nov at 7:30pm. Addison Theatre Baycourt. For details www.baycourt.co.nz

Tauranga Friendship Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s. Couples & singles all welcome.

Barbara 544 7461

Te Puke Scottish Society

Intrinsic Creative Dance Class

Introduction to Buddhism classes

Join us for a ten week course based on the DVD “Discovering Buddhism”.

Facility donation/Koha of $5 gratefully received. Email buddhismbop@gmail. com for details

Maketu Market

Dance, Sat 18th Nov 7:30-11pm. Te Puke Baptist Church. Lovely supper, great band, good programme. $7 entry.

Valerie 573 7093

3rd & 5th Sundays 7am-12pm at Maketu Village Green. Ph Pat 533 2687 or Fennis 0274 282 862

The Sociables

NZDA BOP Range Day

30s/40s/50s age group of males & females that meet once a week to dine out or participate in activities & events.

Ph 022 012 0376

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park.

9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence

The Way Messianic Meetings

Psychics, Mediums and Healers

A community that teaches & practices ‘One New Man’ principles as outlined in scripture. All ages welcome.10am, Hillier Ctr, Mt Maunganui. Ph 021 0226 3515

Variety Concert

St Pauls Co-operating Church, 242 Dickson Rd Papamoa.

3pm start. Concert only $10 per person, concert & meal $25pp/$50 family. Enquiries & tickets please phone Louise 282 8415

Village Radio Museum

The Psychic Cafe Spectacular Greerton Community Hall, Greerton. Doors open 6:45pm starts 7:00pm. One time door fee $10 and everything else FREE. Ph 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Quakers in Tauranga

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

Quarryfest 2017

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Te Puna Quarry Park, Sunday 12th Nov 10am4pm. $2 per adult donation (proceeds to Te Puna Quarry Park) Entertainment all day. A Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions project

Well-being for Women Tauranga

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

You’re invited to join the conversation on women today, our well-being and our health. 12:30-3pm at Waipuna Hospice.

Ph Ingrid 021 952 690

Sunday 5 November Bible seminar

Sunday 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton.

Title: “Paul’s letter to Corinth-Lessons for us” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome.

Vic 543 0504

Corkers Toastmasters

Building communication & leadership 3rd Sunday of Month. Upstairs Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mount Maunganui.

2-3:30pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939

Croquet

At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Fire and Ice/Walk the Lakes

Family fun walk Sun 19th.

Registration 9am, start 10am. $10 entry fundraising. Lakes subdivision, Tauriko. “Fire” or “Ice” costume! Ph Karyn 021 667 373 www.facebook.com/Walk-TheLakes-2017 Fire and Ice

Sundays 1:30pm & Thursdays 5:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

Taoist Tai Chi

6 Week Introductory Class starts 5 November. 15 Koromiko Street, Judea, Tauranga. 9:30-11am Sundays. More info 578 6193

Underwater Hockey Give-it-a go

Try something new. Join us at Greerton Aquatic Centre 2:30-4:00pm Sun 29th Oct & 5th Nov. Gear Supplied and its free. Register at http://goo.gl/3kNVjQ or email- emailtuwh@gmail.com

Monday 6 November Achieve Toastmasters

Keep Speaking, Keep Helping, Keep Succeeding 1st , 3rd & 5th Monday of month St Stephens Church Hall Brookfield 7:30-9:30pm. Inquiries Frank/ Chrissy 543 9493

Active Adults Fun Fitness

Cardio Strength Stretching Aerobic activity for heart, Weights for strength,Yoga for balance & flexibility.

All fitness levels. 9-10am $7 Arataki Community Centre.

Lynda 029 230 0162

Atrial Fibrillation - All Welcome

Heart Foundation and Rachel Hall, cardiac nurse specialist are holding

interactive session about AF treatments.

Tauranga Citz Club, 4pm, 13th November. Phone 575-4787 to register

Badminton Club-Aquinas College

7:30-9:30pm. All players welcome.

Friendly & sociable club. Casual fee of $8pp, club racquets available for free use.

Ph/txt Sue 021 194 4335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Body+Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50s, occasional speakers, social events.

Monday to Friday various venues. All classes 9:15am-10:15am Qualified Instructor. Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Chess Mount Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late programme 7:30pm onwards.

Standard chess rules. Incl casual games.

Noel 579 5412

Dublin’s Irish Tenors

& The Celtic Ladies (music show).

13th Nov at 7:30pm. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. For details www.baycourt.co.nz

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning (1st Mon of month) 10am-12noon. $3 Entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga .

Phone Bernadette 572 3968

Katikati Bowling Club

Welcomes New Members. Come along & learn how to play lawn bowls Coaching available. Mixed Roll-ups 9:15-midday. Phil 549 5344

Kung Fu

Nam Wah Pai is a Chinese style martial art Training. 6-7:30pm. At Selwyn Ridge School Welcome Bay. Brian 021 241 7059

Let’s Learn

Wanting to learn something new?

Check out the wide variety of classes, workshops & activities listed on www. letslearn.co.nz or Ph 544 9557. Become a lifelong learner today!

Mahjong

Visitors & Beginners welcome (free teaching available) 12:45-4pm Tauranga South Bowling Club 11th Ave. Ph Shirley 576 0014

Meditation for Introspection

Mon 6-7pm (weekly) Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd. Bookings 0204 494 477 or whispshop@gmail.com

Meditation - Free Classes

10am. Find peace, the joy of life, & well-being. Call David or Trisha at 570 1204 for details.

Piloga Classes

A fusion of Pilates & Yoga movements. Mondays & Fridays 10:05-11:20 at Arataki Community Centre. $15 per class. Mel 022 187 1295 or Claudia 021 192 7706

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

50+, & injury/illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411

Sequence Dancing Te Puke

Free Dancing. Join us, with partner, at Citizens Club Te Puke. 6:30-8:30pm.

Enquiries 027 654 1569

Silver Singers Choir

Require bass voices for their choir. Practices are every Monday at St Stephens Chapel Brookfield Tce. Pat 579 1036

TaiChi QingGong 18 moves

A good way to improve your energy.

Every Monday at 169 Elizabeth Road (Community Hall). 6:15-7pm. All welcome. Gold coin donation. 571 5168

Tauranga Bird Club

Matua Hall, Levers Road. 7:30pm.

Keen to learn about breeding & exhibiting birds? Sheryl 027 216 3568

Tauranga Civic Choir

Practice Monday, 7:30pm, Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga. For more information please visit our website. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Enquiries welcome. Heather 575 9092

Tauranga Creative Fibre

From 9:30am 177 Elizabeth St. Learn & share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. Margaret 571 3483

Tauranga RocknRoll Club

Lessons & Club Dancing @ Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Ph Malcolm 027 592 7240 or www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs.

Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, 1-4pm. Register by 12:45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga Toastmasters

Meet weekly at Tauranga Lyceum Club, First Ave. 7:15-9:30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills within a welcoming group. Guests welcome. Ph Alan 544 5989

Womens’ Art Group

We meet every Monday 9am-12pm at 68 1st Avenue. New members very welcome. Ph Annie 543 2108

YOGA With Nic -Bethlehem

Classes are: Mon & Thurs nights 7-8:10pm; Wed & Fri mornings 9:15am-10:25am; Tues afternoons 1:15pm-2:25pm. Stretch, lengthen, strengthen, reset. Contact Nic: 021 124 2598 www.sweetyoga.co.nz

Tuesday 7 November Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting, St Peters Anglican church, 11 Victoria Rd Mt Maunganui 7:30-8:30pm. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Argentine Tango

“The dance that makes you feel” *FREE Intro classes. *No partner required...(need more guys). Come challenge your senses. FB/”Tango in Tauranga”. Denise 0204 006 1340

BOP Linux Users

Share and learn about the Linux computer operating system 1st Tuesday 7-9 pm L J Hooker, Cnr Cameron Rd, 8th Ave. Experts and beginners welcome. $2

Cards 500

Mount Senior Citizen, 345 Maunganui Rd, Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:45pm.

Further info Garry 576 3033

Crafty Craft Group

Bring your own project. Card making also on offer. Saint Peters Church Tuesday 9-11am. Ph Shelly 07 262 1035

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THE WEEKEND SUN Easy Dance Tuition

Bolivia Card Game

Basic Ballroom, Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot. Modern Sequence. Beginners welcome. $5 Otumoetai Primary School 7pm Ph 576 2403

Every Wednesday 1-4pm Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. Entry $3 includes refreshments. Beginners welcome. Marie 573 9219

Falun Dafa Free Classes

Bowls Indoor

Ancient wisdom still works in 2017. Easy exercises & meditation.

7pm Huia Room, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Bayfair. Ph or text Judy 021 0425 398

Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45pm. For info Ph Ernie & Nancy 575 4650

Greerton Lions Club

Junction Coffee & Chat

At Yacht Club, Sulphur Point. Mark Dean speaking about Kopurererua Valley planting programme and development project. Monthly plant - red Neoregelias. Good sales table. Visitors welcome. Bus trip Sun Nov 5th.

Ladies Exercise With Dance

Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Ph Michael 562 0517

Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6pm at Fairway Lounge, Tauranga Racecourse.

Ph Bill 543 4424 or Alison 543 4928 Join us for friendship & support at Junction Coffee & chat every Tuesday 10am-12pm at St James Church Greerton. Ph 543 3010 for details.

Bromeliad Club Meeting 12.30-2.30

Cards (Cribbage)

Community Bible Study Int’l

Sunshine Dance Group

End of Year 2017 Sequence Xmas Dance, Wed 29 Nov at Greerton Hall, Cameron Road, 7-10:30pm. Excellent programme. Ladies, a plate or $5. Men $5.

Table Tennis Tauranga

Memorial Hall 12:45-3pm mixed doubles social grade 7:30-9:30 club night all grades. Friday 1-3pm social grades 3:30-7 Junior club 7-9 club night.

Tauranga Embroiderers Guild

Meets EVERY Wednesday at the Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 219 7740

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Grp

Mt Eliza to Owens Falls. Grade: hard. Sheryl 574 3743

Tai Chi

Burn calories with weights, floor work, dance 9:30-10:30am St Columba Church 502 Otumoetai Rd Cherrywood. First class free. Gloria 021 139 2448 Fitness League

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on The Book of Genesis until 22nd Nov. Julie 552 4068

Tai Chi Community class Wed during school terms. Bethlehem Hall 1-2pm Qualified Tutor Trish 021482842 communitytaichinz@ gmail.com

Michael Houstoun Pianist

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

TePuke Spiritual/Healing Centre

14 Nov at 7:30pm. Addison Theatre.

For details www.baycourt.co.nz

Ocean Running Mount Maunganui

5k run & walk around Mauao base track. $6 entry Mount Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. Full details on Facebook or Phil 021 383 354. All welcome.

10:45-11:45am. Held rain or shine, not during school holidays. Qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411

There will be no meeting Wednesday 8th November. Next meeting will be 22nd November and the last meeting for the year

Free Digital Skills Seminar

Toastmasters City Early Start

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Computer Basics: For Beginners & Beyond at Papamoa Library.

6-7:30pm. Time to ask questions & learn tips & tricks. Register at the Library. Ph 577 7085

Overeaters Anonymous

Tools for Travellers: For Beginners & Beyond at Papamoa Library. 6-7:30pm.

Time to ask questions and learn tips & tricks. Register Ph 577 7085

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Join us for a walk on the first Wednesday of each month @ 10:15am followed by morning tea at the Heart Foundation RSVP Ph 575 4787

Adult Midweek Tennis Tuesdays & Thursdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 9am.

Enquiries Pam 570 0302 Do you or family members/friends have a problem with over or under eating? Meet Tue & Fri Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186 Club Mt Maunganui. Tuesdays & Saturdays 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport! Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Pilates Classes

11:15-12:15 at Arataki Community Centre. $12 per class. Claudia 021 192 7706

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social and Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai. Tuesdays 7pm-9:30pm except second Tuesday each month 3:30pm-6pm. Faye 543 3280

Scrabble

Tauranga Scrabble Club 8:50am 3 games $3 Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph 544 8372

Tai Chi

Otumoetai Sports Club Fergusson Park 1:30-2:30 $8 Suitable for beginners to advanced. Beautiful surroundings, friendly group, all welcome.

Free Digital Skills Seminar

Improve communication leadership teamwork skills. Join a motivated & enthusiastic group at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@gmail.com Text 021 044 5654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Heart Foundation Walking Group

International Youth Silent Film Festival NZ Regionals 2017. Nov 22 at 7pm Addison Theatre. For details www.baycourt.co.nz

Healing Rooms

Experience God’s healing touch. 1-3pm Upstairs, Graced Opp Shop, cnr 11th Ave & Christopher St. Inquiries 021 110 0878. No charge, all ages welcome, www.healingrooms.co.nz

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

Housie Te Puke

Housie is held at Te Puke Bowling Club every 2nd Tues 6:30pm sharp.

Full details ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

Welcome Bay Lions

Welcome Bay Lions meet every second & fourth Tuesday of the month at Greenwood Park. All welcome.

Please Ph 544 8625

Wednesday 8 November Age Concern Walking Group

Bethlehem Kmart Ph 578 2631

Bay City Rockers

Social RocknRoll Dancing, Neon Moon, Rnr Waltz 7-9:30pm at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. Includes Supper. $3 entry. Gavin 027 643 6222 or Steve 027 277 9569.

Community Bible Study Int’l

Kiwi Toasters Toastmasters

Counselling

Building communication & leadership 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of month 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (same building Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5:30-7pm Inquiries Chrissy 027 296 7939

Meditation - Free Classes

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm & 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street. Ph Helen 0274 177 581

Welcome Bay craft group meeting at Lighthouse Church 11-12:30pm. All Welcome! All crafts! Great company! Ph Mel on 027 576 3105 for more info.

Join us @ 14th Avenue Gospel Centre 10-12pm until 9th Nov for Bible Study on the Book of Matthew.

Jack & Betty 544 3809

Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am at 6/45 Aviation Ave. New members welcome. See www.menzshed.org.nz or ph Keith Dickson 021 0259 6454

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

A Place to Bee

2nd Wednesday of every month, 7pm. St Pauls Church, Mulgan St, Katikati

Taoist Tai Chi

Greerton RSA 7pm.

Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Thursday 9 November

Katikati Herb Society

Wednesdays 7:30pm at Bellevue.

Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find peace, the joy of life, pure knowledge.

Tai Chi Classes Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 1-2:30pm. Come along to 15 Koromiko Street, Tauranga. Kay 021 668 468

Youth Silent Film Festival

Mt. Maunganui Menz Shed

Murder on Orient Express

Red carpet premiere at Event Cinemas Tauranga, Tonight 6:30pm or 7:30pm. Come dressed in 1930s character for prizes! Tickets $30, two screenings, full details www.waipunahospice.co.nz

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult Twilight Tennis on Wednesdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue 6:30-8pm. Visitors welcome $5. Ph Pam 570 0302

Singles Social Coffee Club

60+ Looking for something new to do or make new friends, this could be it. Gayle 027 439 3267 or 578 1878 E: mixandmingle@ xtra.co.nz

Steady As You Go

Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, Weds 2-3pm EXCEPT 1st Weds each month. Improve balance and overall wellbeing. Contact Alison 576 4536

Need to talk? First Session free at Arataki Community Centre. Thursdays & Fridays. To book your appointment, please Ph Karen 021 579 249

Craft Club

Ladies, all crafts are welcome. 9am2.30pm. For a friendly social day at Arataki Community Centre Bayfair. Ph Jan 021 062 3660

Having Housing Hassles?

Free drop in clinic 5:30-7:30pm for help with landlord, flatmate problems, applying for housing, etc. Baywide, 63 Willow St.

Isla Grant In Concert

16th Nov at 7:30pm. Music concert in Addison Theatre. For details www.baycourt.co.nz

Junction Coffee Group

Join us for friendship & support at Junction Mt/Papamoa Coffee & chat every Thursday 1-2pm. Ph 543 3010 for details.

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd Rummikab 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344

Katikati Toastmasters

Building communication & leadership 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday of month Katikati Community Resource Centre 45 Beach Road 7:30-9:30pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939

Keynotes Inc.

Keynotes 4 part harmony Women’s Chorus Meet Thursday 7pm @ Wesley Church hall 13th Ave. Singing for fun & health. Ph Nora 544 2714

Mainly Music-Holy Trinity

9:30-10. Corner Devonport Rd, 3rd

Avenue. Music & dance for preschoolers & mums, Nans, Carers. $3 per family. Morning tea incl.

Meditation - Free Classes

7:30pm Meredith Hall, Fraser Street (Near Yatton Park) Find peace, the joy of life, pure knowledge. Ian 576 2032

Meet the Missioner

Discuss any topic that is important to you.

First 4 receive a FREE coffee 11-12pm at Gana Cafe Papamoa Julie 0274 205 375 http://www.communityofstaidan.com/

More Than Crafts

Greerton Bible Church cnr Oropi Rd and Chadwick Rd, Thursdays (excl. school holidays) starts at 9:30am. Crafts and a cuppa $3. Enquiries Ruth 543 4879

Papamoa Coffee Chat

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat 1-2pm.

Ph 543 3010 at Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy for further information. Transport available if required.

Papamoa 500 Card Club

Every Thursday at 12:45pm. At Gordon Spratt Reserve. Phone Dave 575 5887

Pilates Classes

11am-12pm at Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $12 per class. Claudia 021 192 7706

Spiritual Development Psychic Craft

Spiritual development, meditation psychic craft 7-9pm. Open group. Tutor Kevin Reed 25years experience. Ph 578 7205 email kevinreednz@gmail.com

Square Dancing Fun

Easy walking dance. Learners welcome.

Club night 7:30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St. Other sessions ph 543 1063.

Facebook Orange City Squares Rounds.

Sunshine Dance Group

Learn Sequence Dancing with a friendly group. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue.

7-10pm, excellent tuition & dancing. $2pp entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379

Tai Chi in the Park

Memorial Park next to Mini Golf on 11th Ave. No charge. 9:30am

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm. Learn and share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. 177 Elizabeth St, Margaret 571 3483

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Meets at 7:30pm in club rooms, corner Cross Rd & Mirrielees Rd, Sulphur Point.

Ed 543 1108

Tauranga Lyceum Club

Womens Friendship Club at 68 1st Ave. Numerous activities include painting, bridge, & catered dinners with interesting speakers. New members welcome. Margaret 543 3244

Womens’ Singing Group

Beginners very welcome. We meet every Thursday 11am at 68 1st Avenue. Ph Marie 576 1300

Friday 10 November Cards 500

Senior Citizens Te Puke every Friday 12:45-3pm. Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. New members welcome. Brian 573 8465

Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games.

Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Embrace Dancing WCS

Learn West Coast Swing. A smooth, fun modern dance. First Class is free.

169 Elizabeth St Community Centre from 6:45pm Vero 021 191 1601 embrace.dancing@gmail.com

Exploring the 1939 Register

Digging the Dirt on Family History: Researchers will be surprised what can be found. Tauranga Library Learning Centre.

10-11:30am Register 577 7085

Kelvin Cruickshank - LIVE!

17th Nov at 7pm. Medium. Addison Theatre. For details www.baycourt.co.nz

‘Mum, Cannabis, Me’ Documentary

Tauranga Boys High Auditorium 7pm 30min screening of this thought provoking documentary by Wellington Medical Student who queries our doctors and pharmaceutical system. Its fantastic!

Singers Wanted

Ladies Singing Group. Meet at TePuke Lyceum Club. 10am. Ph Bev 573 4943

The Night Owl Markets

Night market. A range of products and services. Free and family friendly, cash only!

Clothing, accesories, decor, health, food etc 6:30-9pm Bethlehem Hall

The Sociables

A social group for the 30s/40s & 50s age group in Tauranga/Mount Maunganui, that meet to participate in dining experiences, activities & events. Ph 022 012 0376

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REE FELLERS BIG OR SMALL - WE DO IT ALL We Specialise in: • Continuous Spouting • All Metal & PVC Spouting systems • Long-run Roofing • Fascia

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• Spouting & Roof cleaning Have your four-wheeled pride and • Moss & Mold control joy shining like new with a valet Your local specialists service from Wax Attack Valet, Call/text/e-mail us for a FREE no obligation quote who specialise a three-stage cut Ph: 07 542in 1016 Mob: 021 02051038 and polish revive paint work E-mail:tokiwispout@kiwispout.co.nz and remove scratches and water marks during the process.

With more than 15 years’ experience in the automotive spray-painting trade, the team can make your vehicle shine once more. The service is included in their gold class valet or as a standalone service.

Wax Attack Valet also offers interior shampoo, water spot removal from

Laurel and Sean Briggs. glass, pencil touching and white wall tyre services.

The team can also restore your plastic headlights with a two-year guarantee and a UV protectant coat to stop yellowing and oxidisation from happening again.

The team take pride in every job as if the vehicle was their own, so to have your vehicle shining today call Wax Attack Valet on: 07 577 9999.

And remember, they’ve moved to 78 Birch Ave in Judea.

Precision service from local electrician A high degree of manual dexterity, good handeye coordination, good organisational ability and effective decision-making are the key skills of a surgeon, and registered electrician Drew Broomfield brings the same skillset to his business.

Drew is the man behind The Power Surgeon - an electrical service operating in the Bay of Plenty for the past 18 months following his relocation from Morrinsville.

The Power Surgeon tackles residential and light commercial electrical work and can arrange for heat pump, air conditioning and security system installation.

Drew particularly enjoys working on new residential builds and prides himself on providing reliable workmanship and professional quality service at a great price.

For a free quote, contact The Power Surgeon on: 027 523 2332, email: powersurgeon@outlook.com or visit Facebook/The Power Surgeon.

Registered electrician Drew Broomfield is The Power Surgeon.

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The landscaping experts for all your outdoor needs Mount Rossko Landscapes also offers weed spraying, planting, water blasting and hedge trimming; whatever you need to keep your garden in check.

“I like developing a relationship with my clients, so they feel comfortable having me on their property, and I am committed to sticking by my tagline ‘Quality, Satisfaction, Value’,” says owner/operator Ross Hogan.

For more information call Ross on: 021 243 1805 or 07-925 0295.

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With spring in full swing, trees, plants and flowers are flourishing.

Everything is growing and keeping your property under control can quickly become a mammoth task.

The team at Mount Rossko Landscapes can handle the maintenance for you to keep your property just the way you like it – not just for spring, but all-yearround. And Mount Rossko Landscapes services range from mowing and weeding to building retaining walls and fences, plus everything in between.

No job is too small or too large and all areas of the Tauranga region are serviced.

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RESERVE CONCEPT PLANS PRECIOUS FAMILY RESERVE AND LYNLEY PARK SUBDIVISION RESERVE We are seeking feedback on the reserve concept plans for Precious Family Reserve, and Lynley Park Subdivision Reserve, Omokoroa.

Precious Family Reserve provides walking access to the Harbour and Lynley Park Subdivision Reserve includes local neighbourhood reserves with connecting access to walkways and cycle ways.

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TAURANGA DISTRICT LICENSING COMMITTEE Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Ideal as an extra bedroom or home office Three convenient sizes: standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $75pw large 4.2m x 2.4m - $90pw xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $110pw Fully insulated with lockable ranchslider, large window, power, security lights, curtains, carpet, smoke alarm & even a small deck.

Minimum 6 month rental period.

Visit our display cabin at: 17 Plummers Point Road, WHAKAMARAMA or 159 Jellicoe Road, TE PUKE or call for a free brochure.

Special Licence and Temporary Authority Applications for the period Wednesday 20 December 2017 to Monday 15 January 2018 Persons or organisations intending to apply for special licences for occasions/events or the grant of temporary authorities within the Tauranga District during the period Wednesday 20 December 2017 to Monday 15 January 2018 inclusive, are advised that all applications MUST be lodged with the District Licensing Committee NO LATER than Thursday 16 November 2017.

The plans contain information specific to proposed development of the individual reserves and are available on Western Bay of Plenty District Council website, http://haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/.

Hardcopies are also available from Council’s service centre at Barkes Corner, Tauranga or Council’s library and service centres at: • Main Road, Katikati; • McDonnell Street, Omokoroa; • Jellicoe Street, Te Puke; • Waihi Beach Road, Waihi Beach.

Alternatively phone John Rauputu on 07 579 6649 or send an email to john.rauputu@westernbay.govt.nz for a copy of the draft plans.

Have your say You are invited to make written comments, suggestions or objections to the draft plans which should include your name and address and whether you wish to speak in support of your feedback.

Please provide your feedback by 4pm Monday 20 November 2017, including: • Online: via Council’s website haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz • In the post: Chief Executive Officer, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Private Bag 12803, Tauranga 3143 • Via email: john.rauputu@westernbay.govt.nz • Or in person: the main Council Office or our library and service centres (details above).

Would you like to speak with the Elected Members about your views?

Following the engagement period, an opportunity to talk with Western Bay’s Elected Members about your feedback will be available at a time, date and venue to be decided. If you wish to participate please let us know and we will get in touch.

Miriam Taris Chief Executive Officer

Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

www.tauranga.govt.nz 5289

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omokoroa UNIT 89, 4 GREYSTONE Place, Waterview Estate. Saturday 4th 8am-2pm. Old treasures, bric-abrac, crystal, artworks household items, books, toys, linen & much more.

whakamarama 391B OLD HIGHWAY RD8 Tauranga- Saturday 7.30am12pm. free- $20, household items, including BBQ & furniture.

city centre 145 DURHAM ST. Lots of stuff at my garage sale! Bric-a-brac, heaps of women’s clothes, shoes, bags only 50c! Some Jewellery. Sat 4th 9am-1pm,

JUST $20 with FREE signs & price stickers! +gst

accommodation HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Romantic, separate, selfcontained accommodation with a touch of luxury. Rural location 5 minutes from Hobbiton. Sleeps up to four. Continental breakfast included. Ph 021 0595 185

bible digest BE JOYFUL in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Romans 12:12

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CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 1150 Cameron Road, Gilmours Carpark 9am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’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.

Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae NEED A C.V.? Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. I can help you stand out on paper. A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch.

From scratch or updating existing ones. Check out samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

entertainment TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available. Ph 574 8533 today

finance

5K FROM $37pw, over 48 months incl interest at 17.95% + credit fees. Unsecured loans and car loans. Maxloans.co.nz 0508 629 5626

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CASH LOANS $200 - $20,000 IF23004TWS

3/212 Chadwick Road, Greerton Tauranga

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ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/ pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

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

HANDYMAN HOME AND GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal, affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591

Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Welcome Bay Area, Ref: 105828

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GET READY FOR SUMMER. Life coach/Personal trainer available for home visits & outdoor training. Specialising in weight/fat loss, toning, fitness, boxing & nutrition. For the balance lifestyle you deserve call Dave on 022 432 7007 for a FREE consultation.

QUIT SMOKING for your health, your whanau and your wallet.

Hapainga is a FREE service to help people in the BOP to quit smoking. We work with individuals or groups at locations convenient to you. We work with individuals or groups at locations convenient to you. We provide free nicotine patches, gum and lozenges to ease cravings and double your chances of quitting. Call now 0800 HAPAINGA (427 246)

housesitter HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE: Responsible family of 2 adults, 2 grown-up kids visiting from the UK are looking to house sit Dec 23 - Jan 8 (flexible) if possible.

Happy to walk your dog & feed the cat! Any location within the Bay considered. I’m working in Tga and would love to hear from you. Phone Dan 07 578 0030 or dansheridan@me.com

lost & found FOUND KITTENS VARIOUS places various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

Found Adult Tabby/White Female Cat, Gate Pa Area, Ref: 105571 Found Adult Black Male Cat, Mount Maunganui Area, Ref: 105515 Found Adult Tabby/White Male Cat, Greerton Area, Ref: 105555, Found Adult Black Male Cat, Maungatapu Area, Ref: 105791 Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Te Puke Area, Ref: 102878 Found Adult Black Male Cat, Welcome Bay Area, Ref: 103848 Found Tan Cross Breed Puppy, Mount Maunganui Area, Ref: 105384 Found Brindle/white Cross Breed Puppies, Te Puke Area, Ref: 105173 Found Brindle/White Cross Breed Puppies, Brookfield Area, Ref: 105569 Found Tan/White Cross Breed Puppies, Brookfield Area, Ref: 105413 Found White Angora Rabbit, Tauranga South Area, Ref: 105212 Found Cream/Black Female Rabbit, Papamoa Area, Ref: 105488

Despite the weather, around $29,000 was raised for Golden Sands School over the weekend at their annual fun run. With around 1000 participants in the 5km, 10km and kids’ dash, it was a busy, fun-filled day with a focus on family, fun, fitness and community.

transport LET DRIVING MISS DAISY help with your Christmas shopping. Comfortable vehicles and friendly, helpful drivers to assist you. Mobility vehicles and wheelchair available. Call Gerard on 0800 363 000

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

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN BUILDING, section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes. Rossco 027 270 3313 or 5445911 INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service.

Over 25 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 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman

trades & services 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.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

travel & tours “AAA” (Tour 1) WHITE ISLAND SCENIC FLIGHT & LUNCH (Tour 2) South Island Autumn Colours Tour + Main Highlights.

(3) Discover Chatham Island (4) North Island Train Trip & Te Papa Museum. Plus many more Tours. Door to Door service.

Phone HINTERLAND TOURS: 07 575-8118.

1st DEC – NZ FLOWER & Garden Show in Auckland.

Come along and check out NZ’s international flower & garden show. Stroll through the glorious gardens, take inspiration from fabulous displays, see horticultural displays, retails outlets & sculptures. Something for everybody, climb aboard with us, sit back, realx and enjoy a great days outing with like minded people. Ph Zealandier Tours on 572 4118.

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits. The Spectacular NZ Flower & Garden Show. Departs Saturday 2nd December ,Away

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3 Days & 2 Nights. INCLUDESFree Door to door pick-up, All Breakfasts ,All Dinners, All Accommodation, Show Tickets.

Visiting: Pretty Oaklane Lodge ,Pristine Tree lined Cornwall Park, The NZ Flower Show guaranteeing a visual feast of flower & garden creations, Returning via the Clevedon Coast. BOOK NOW: Filling Fast!

Ask about our Complimentary Full colour catalogue, Free Door to Door service. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@ no8tours.co.nz

venues BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION NOW. No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www. no1thestrand.co.nz FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@ 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

workwork wanted EXPERIENCED CARER/ COMPANION available MonFri. Current CPR. Very reliable.

Katikati/Omokoroa areas.

Negotiable hours. References available. Ph Karen 027 374 0085

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