The Weekend Sun 10 November 2017

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Love for Nova p8

Night into day

New village mural p12

Talking travelling teds p26

Night descends on the Bay Oval after another balmy Bay day. More than 12,000 fans crowd the embankment as the $3 million light towers ramp up and take over from the dying sun. And a game of cricket continues seamlessly into the night.

It’s perhaps the most impressive new sporting infrastructure seen in the Bay of Plenty in recent times – six 151-metre light towers which convert night into day and lift the Bay Oval’s reputation as an international cricket venue to

dizzying new heights.

“It’s all part of Tauranga growing up,” says the Bay Oval’s Kelvin Jones. “Tauranga’s feeling more like a big city.”

Read all about it on page 9. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Prime Minister’s cat assassinated Conspiracy theories start here

It’s been a wild start for the new government, with political shenanigans, drama in the house and potentially an assassination, with the Prime Minister’s cat dying suddenly, under suspicious circumstances.

Or maybe under a Volvo.

Condolences to the PM and family on this sad occasion.

Here at RR we have just one question: Where was Gareth Morgan?

Did he have an alibi? He certainly wasn’t in Parliament at the time, unlike the 120 politicians who were elected.

Was this a revenge execution?

His vision to rid NZ of cats

Dr Seuss demands to know: Why did the moggy cross the road?

To visit the chicken or chase the toad?

Why, oh why did the cat go splat?

The cat is flat and that is that.

may be underway, despite his failure to gain any political power, and maybe he’s started at the top.

It follows a trend started last week by Team New Zealand, they decide to kill off the cats. Sharemarkets react to news of the death, markets flutter, but experts put it down to a Dead Cat Bounce.

Friends of Paddles gather for a remembrance drink in a bar in Point Chevalier, one says “put it on my tabby”.

The PM is in Vietnam this week for the APEC meeting.

Please, Jacinda, if you’re eating out, this is not a good time to look too closely at the menu ingredients.

Breaking news: Miracle cure found for road toll The new government has miraculously solved New Zealand’s abhorrent road toll.

The answer’s so simple, we’re amazed no-one has thought of it before.

The government’s associate Transport Minister, Julie Anne Genter, announced on national television after a tragic weekend on the roads that the cause of this high death rate is: the old National Government.

She angrily spouted how John Key’s government’s lack of attention to road safety was the cause of people dying in road smashes in the last nine years.

It seems so cut and dried, in Ms Genter’s view, that Key & Co may as well have been out there in the Crown BMW, personally running innocent people off the roads and shunting them to their early demise.

Cracked it

I’m delighted that Ms Genter, after only a week in government, has cracked it.

We will now see an immediate reduction in the road stats, fatalities steadily dropping away during the term of Ms Genter’s reign, until no-one dies on the roads.

If however, by some remote chance she’s wrong, then by her own sound reasoning the headlines should read: “Ms Genter responsible for continuing road deaths.”

There is only one flaw in Ms Genter’s groundbreaking announcement: The road toll has sadly been in the hundreds-per-year rate for many, many decades… including before the nine years that National was in power and the road toll was particularly bad during Helen Clark’s stretch of government,

back in the halcyon days of speeding PM limos and even during times when Ms Genter’s Green Party held some sway in leftie governments. It never dropped below 400 deaths a year and some years topped 500.

In fact, the road toll in the last nine years has been the lowest ever despite more cars on the road, usually below 300 and the lowest in 2013 was 253. http://www.transport. govt.nz/research/roadtoll/ annualroadtollhistoricalinformation/

Nine years

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Spot the trend: the annual road death rate in the red years, when Clark was in power, compared to the Key/English years in blue.

Notably, the road toll was at its highest when the Greens were supporting the Labour Government on confidence and supply, in return for input into budget and legislation.

But I’m sure Ms Genter, the Green team and the current coalition government have a reasonable explanation as to why the government of the last nine years would be responsible for the (lower) road toll but previous governments were not responsible for much more carnage during their terms.

We just haven’t heard it yet.

Plant more dangerous trees

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recent road deaths are the result of cars going out of control and hitting trees.

These crashes, it seems on the surface at least, were not caused by the last government, but the drivers of the cars choosing to behave in such a way that their vehicles left the road, resulting in a tree stopping the vehicle causing the occupants, and possibly the tree, to expire as a result.

Significant role

At the risk of picking nits in the new government’s assertion that the National Government caused all the road deaths, it would appear that trees have played a significant role in a percentage of the carnage.

So how does it make sense for the new government, and particularly the Green Party, to insist on planting hundreds of thousands more trees?

Surely it would be safer to remove more trees, mainly, the ones close to the edges of roads? Or do trees matter more than human lives, under the new government’s priorities?

I hope we don’t have to run a headline in a year or two announcing that the unacceptably high road death toll is now the fault of Julie Anne Genter.

Let’s pray she’s got all the answers, we will await with interest.

In the meantime, don’t trust those trees. brian@thesun.co.nz

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The Prime Minister’s dead cat Paddles had an extra digit on her paws, leading to claims the cat was special because it effectively had opposing thumbs. There is no evidence to suggest it was hitching a ride at the time of the road accident.

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New community centre sought

Merivale Community Centre general manager Sophie Rapson with plans for the new purpose-built centre.

After 24 years, the old converted house on Kesteven Avenue that houses the Merivale Community Centre has had its day.

But the work that goes on inside the centre is more important than ever, and that’s why plans for a new $3.5 million centre will be presented to Tauranga City Council’s Community and Culture Committee next week and a request made for a 25 per cent contribution. The remainder of the funding will be sought from community grants and donations.

General manager Sophie Rapson says the centre is an amazing facility to have in the community and it makes do with what it has, but with little private meeting space and a converted garage housing the after-school programme, it is not fit for purpose.

“The new centre will make a massive difference to the lives of the children in Merivale and their families,” says Sophie. “It will increase our capacity to deliver the programmes and services we do and be a beacon of hope to families living in challenging circumstances.”

Labour list MP and former principal of Merivale School, Jan Tinetti, says the new centre is “crucial” for the Merivale community.

“I’ve been involved with that community for 11 years now and I’ve seen that centre very close to

An artist’s impression of the new Merivale Community Centre. Image: Beca. closing twice over the time I’ve been there. It is a conduit for the rest of the community and works very closely with the people who need extra support and help. “Sometimes they will see 50-60 people a day and those people don’t know where else to go.”

Jan says other than the school, the community centre is a “safe” place for Merivale’s young people and a facelift is long overdue.

“No one should have to work in those conditions.

I hate that in low socio-economic areas it becomes acceptable. You’re almost saying that ‘you don’t matter as much’ and it shouldn’t be like that. They should have a purpose-built centre that is fit for that community.”

The main focus of the centre is to provide a space for young people to learn and grow. It offers afterschool and school holiday programmes, as well as youth mentoring and leadership programmes.

Read the rest of the story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

Kerry Mitchell

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Zespri avoids criminal charges Zespri has avoided having charges laid against the company following an investigation into allegations of criminality arising from the practice of dual invoicing.

The Serious Fraud Office has closed the investigation having determined the conduct “did not meet the high evidential standard for laying criminal charges”.

The allegations, investigated by the SFO, were that Zespri facilitated tax evasion while exporting kiwifruit to the People's Republic of China (PRC) until mid-2011 by providing false invoices for its importer to use when making duty declarations to PRC Customs Officials.

Man guilty of Opotiki murder A Bay of Plenty man has been found guilty of the murder of an Opotiki mother.

A jury of 12 took six hours to find Robert Hohua guilty.

Hohua, 36, was arrested after he beat Marie Rose Harlick to death at an address in Wellington Street on November 22.

Marie died following a 20-minute assault in which Hohua punched, kicked and stomped her, with the sounds reverberating through the house and alerting neighbours, who called police.

Justice Anne Hinton remanded Hohua in custody ahead of sentencing on December 13.

Oystercatchers lay on beach Beachgoers are being warned to steer clear from a section of Mount Main Beach where a pair of oystercatchers have laid their egg.

The egg was laid in a nest in a scrape in the sand on Sunday morning.

It was a scramble by the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service to get the area coned off.

The Department of Conservation will be erecting a protective fence around it similar to the one they put up for last year's nest.

Centre kicked into touch City councillors have ducked a call on a $78 million performance centre, putting it off until the next ten year plan.

Committee chair Larry Baldock says the cost is too much to impose on ratepayers, given that the city council is already looking at a new administration building and museum.

The motion was upheld by committee members but the non-voting members spoke against it.

The decision puts off making the call on the performance centre until the 2021/2031 ten year plan, sidelining it for at least three years until the current plan is reviewed.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Gavin’, posted by overit on the story ‘Don’t tell me I can’t’: “Gavin is an awesome musician and an inspiration.”

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Climbers oppose Mount ban A proposal in the draft Mauao management plan to remove climbers from the Maunga has resulted in a large number of climbers opposing the issue.

The reason for removing climbers – the protection of a rare plant – was challenged by the climbing community at a recent submissions hearing, who insist the climbing section on the north face hasn’t damaged or endangered any of the plants during the decades climbers have been using the rock face.

Climber David Ellacot says the three reasons given for removing climbers haven’t been fully assessed.

The Mauao Ecological Assessment of January 2015 found that impacts on the psilotum nudum population on the bluffs are minor or absent and the population is stable.

“Several years ago, the local Forest and Bird chapter had logged two psilotum nudum plants which are in prominent positions on climbing routes,” says David in his submission, “and they are still there to this day.”

A more recent survey shows psilotum nudum is prominent across the crag and this

Climbers are objecting to plans to remove them from Mauao. is after more than three decades of climbing activity, says David.

Public safety claims were also dismissed.

“The perceived safety issue for the public walking on the track, below the crags while climbers are above, is also not understood well,” he adds. “Climbers have chosen that area to climb on as the rock itself is solid.”

During a site visit in September, it was thought the current climbing crag does not have any wahi tapu sites.

Climbing on the Mount is supported by both the city council’s Open Space

Strategy and Sport Active Living Strategy, says David.

“Both documents support climbing to continue on Mauao with Tauranga having an active climbing community both locally and on the national climbing stage.

“I recommend that a more collaborative framework is set up between the climbing community and Nga Poutiriao o Mauao.

“This aligns with another of the Active Living Strategy principles that partnership and collaborative approaches are vital to the delivery of sport and active living opportunities in our communities.”

Volunteer with DOC Learning the art of throwing Getting out in the fresh air and the chance to catch a glimpse of some amazing wildlife are just a few of the rewards on offer during the Department of Conservation’s monthly ‘Volunteer Wednesday’.

Volunteers join DOC rangers on a number of projects, including tackling invasive weeds, helping with pest control, planting trees or listening to recordings to try and pick out kiwi calls.

Upcoming events will be held at the Orokawa drainage near Waihi Beach on November 22 and at Waiorongomai in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park on December 13.

For more information contact the Tauranga DOC office on: 07 571 2668 or email: taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz

Aiming at targets and throwing through hoops and into circles are all great skills to have, and families can do it together at ‘Throw It’ – a Sport Bay of Plenty initiative in Te Puke this weekend.

Middle Eire will offer a combination of throwing-based outdoor activities and games for all ages and will also share the history of ancient throwing-based tools such as sticks, stones, javelins, chakram (frisbees) and Yorkshire arrows.

‘Throw It’ is part of Sport Bay of Plenty’s Outdoors and Active project, designed to get locals out and about in the region.

Get throwing from 1.30-4.30pm on Sunday, November 12 at 540 State Highway 33, Te Puke. Cost is $10 per person or $30 for a family of four.

To register visit: www.sportbop.co.nz/get-active/play-in-the-bay/outdoors-and-active/

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Birthday reminder for Alf The scholarship is awarded to a Toi Ohoimoi It’s all part of the rich Alf Rendell legacy.

Bachelor of Creative Industries student every year.

And it contributed to “the best 100th Richard says the scholarship assisted in terms of his birthday” the witty photographer’s ever had. study fees and his public profile. He’s now working as Richard Robinson, the inaugural recipient of the Alf Rendell photography scholarship, dropped by on Alf’s birthday and presented him with a birthday cake.

It was a timely acknowledgement that the veteran lens man’s scholarship had served Richard well.

The annual $2000 scholarship was launched two years ago with proceeds from Alf’s book Historic Tauranga From Above – a book of aerial shots

by Alf from the cockpit of a Tiger Moth biplane between 1946 and 1958.

a professional photographer in Tauranga.

He’s also venturing into video work.

The $25,000 publication costs of Alf’s book was backed by the Legacy Trust. The first 2000-copy print run spent six weeks, second only to All Black Dan Carter’s book, on the Books A Plenty’s best seller list.

“Alf’s scholarship is a wonderful legacy,” says Legacy’s Mike Savage.

To celebrate his birthday, Alf gathered with family and friends at Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, which he joined in 1933.

One of his gifts was a trivia poster reflecting events of 1917, the year Alf was born.

Significantly it was the same year the optics and imaging company Nikon was founded.

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Health and safety review for Tauranga workers WorkSafe New Zealand has accepted an Enforceable Undertaking from Zespri International Limited, following a fatal quad bike incident at a Tauranga orchard in May 2016.

Following its investigation into the incident, WorkSafe alleged that Zespri had failed, under the Health and Safety at Work Act

2015, to ensure the health and safety of a worker.

This is the fourth enforceable undertaking accepted by WorkSafe under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 – a tool that is increasingly being used in appropriate cases as a positive alternative to prosecution.

WorkSafe manager technical

programmes and support Simon Humphries says the decision to accept the enforceable undertaking was appropriate when considering all the circumstances of this case.

For more information on the enforceable undertaking go to: www.worksafe.govt.nz and search zespri-international-limited.

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Keeping an eye out Last week the National Party announced our strong opposition team who will be keeping a watchful eye on the new government and, as and when required, holding them to account.

I am thrilled to have been appointed National Party spokesman for both Climate Change and Crown/ Maori relations.

It’s a great privilege to be trusted with two portfolios that are so vital to our national interest and I am looking forward to going toe-to-toe with the Minister for Climate Change - Green Party Leader James Shaw - and Minister for Crown/Maori Relations - Labour Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis in the House.

Where the Treaty Settlements portfolio was firmly focused on

addressing and compensating for historically injustices, this new portfolio looks towards the future and how we manage the relationship between Maori and the Crown in a post-Treaty settlement environment.

I welcome the new and exciting challenges that will bring.

In the Climate Change portfolio I want to ensure we have an appropriate framework in place to achieve our international obligations in a way that is sensible, balanced and proportionate.

A healthy environment and a healthy economy are not incompatible concepts, and the success of our country will rest on how effectively we can fuse them together for the mutual benefit of our community.

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Kiwi icons join Bryan Adams line-up Two of New Zealand’s mostloved and recognisable fixtures are joining the line-up at what is quickly becoming one of Tauranga’s biggest sell-out shows.

Dave Dobbyn and Jordan Luck Band, formerly of the Exponents, will both play sets this summer, opening for Bryan Adams at all four venues booked for his tour.

The pair complete a talent-packed line-up that’s guaranteed to be one of the must-see shows of early 2018.

Dave started his career in Th’ Dudes and was one of the main creative forces in DD Smash, before going solo and releasing famous hits including ‘Slice of Heaven’, ‘Loyal’ and ‘Welcome Home’.

Jordan Luck was the lead singer and songwriter for the Exponents for decades, with hits including ‘Why Does Love Do This To Me’, ‘Who Loves Who The Most’ and ‘Victoria’, all of which will be played on this tour.

The event is a culmination of efforts by promoters Pato Alvarez and Toby Burrows.

“Neptune Entertainment is a partnership between myself and the promoters of Bay Dreams, Pato Alvarez and Mitch Lowe,” says Toby.

“Pato also promotes One Love.

“We have been looking to work together for some

Wander Dogs come to Waihi Beach The Western Bay Wander Dogs Summer Series is heading for Waihi Beach this weekend for a fun walk up to the Trig.

Opened just a year ago, the Trig Walk is ideal for dog lovers and their four-legged friends.

The Wander Dogs group walks are organised by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and give dog owners the chance to get out and about with their pooches in a safe, friendly and social environment.

The Waihi Beach walk leaves the dam carpark at the top of Pacific Road at 10am on Saturday, November 11.

Dave Dobbyn and Jordan Luck Band will open for Bryan Adams at all four venues. time and this is a great opportunity to combine our experience and passion for promoting large outdoor shows. Nearly 60 per cent of tickets have already sold, says Pato.

“Feedback has been incredible so far, and I don’t think Tauranga has ever had an artist as big as Bryan Adams,” he says.

“We are expecting a full house that’s for sure, and tickets are selling out fast.”

Bryan Adams plays ASB Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui, on January 5.

Tickets and details are available from: www.neptuneentertainment.co.nz

Raising funds for breast cancer support More than $1200 has been presented to Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust thanks to a Bay Venues initiative to support breast cancer awareness.

Members of the public joined staff in backing the Bay Venues Goes Pink appeal, held on October 13.

Staff wore pink on the day and donated a gold coin for the cause.

There were also collection boxes for public and staff donations at Bay Venues’ main facilities.

In addition, $1 from every public entry into Baywave Pool was donated to support the appeal.

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Kati Ludwig is one of five speakers.

Empowering everyday people Organisers of an upcoming New Zealand Psychological Society event are aiming to arm locals with the tools they need to face some of life’s peskiest hiccups.

Psychology Week Tauranga 2017 is a free event open to the public, and links to many more like it across the country, forming part of The New Zealand Psychological Society’s annual Psychology Week that runs from November 13-19.

This year’s theme is “living life well” - an initiative that aims to increase public awareness of how psychology can help people, families, whanau and communities increase their psychological wellbeing.

It also aims to raise awareness of the wide variety of roles that psychologists have in the health, justice, corrections, educational and other sectors.

Registered psychologist, coach and yoga teacher Kati Ludwig is one of five speakers who will be presenting at the Tauranga event.

“The main theme for this year is anxiety,” says Kati.

“This event is all about talking through different modalities and approaches that can help you through that and raising awareness about how psychology can help people to live an empowered vital life.

“We hope to bring awareness to people about topics that are relevant to everyday life.”

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A starburst whose time has come Intelligent, active, soft, sweet and sensitive.

It could be a resume for an online dating service.

After all, Nova’s in the market for a bit of love.

But what’s a dog got to do? How can she win a heart? Of dubious parentage, a love-child and abandoned, alone in the world.

She hasn’t had lots of love come her way, but has buckets to give. Sadly, she remains love-less.

Nova by name and nature – Nova being a starburst, a star that suddenly beams thousands of times brighter. And she has the personality of an explosive extra-terrestrial event. She’s frisky, she’s exuberant to the point of boisterousness. “Active and energetic,” is how SPCA inspector Anna diplomatically describes Nova. “She’s going through adolescence and just wants to run and do her own thing.”

One of the SPCA volunteers gave Nova her name because “she shines as bright as a star,” says SPCA officer Kristel. “She is a super nova.” A star but also a SPCA statistic. The cold reality is Nova’s number, 99936, collie/greyhound X, eight-months-old and female. And she’s been looking for a home for about five months.

She’s a long stayer. Polite for not wanted – not to date. “It’s been difficult to find her the perfect home,” says SPCA officer Anna.

“But the right person must be out there.”

This all started with a chorus of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ around the office when Nova’s little white and wet snout with a brindle head appeared in The Weekend Sun’s SPCA Pet of the Week section on August 25. But the problem is the ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ haven’t translated into a permanent home. We decided to go into bat for Nova – help find her a home.

The other problem is Nova is her own worst advertisement. She hasn’t figured out how to sell herself. She jumps, and that puts people off – after all, it’s about first impressions. She has super high energy and so people just wander on by 99936.

People looking for an SPCA dog can be a fickle lot.

They tend to go for cute and fluffy. But we all know and love people with irritating behaviour – and at least Nova could be trained out of her bad habits.

They are Nova’s shortcomings, but she has many redeeming qualities. Those big brown “please pick me” eyes, the loppy brindle ears, her lean athletic lines. What is there not to love?

Leigh says Nova will bond quickly and be a very loyal companion to someone special.

“Special people” should be beating a path to the Tauranga SPCA in Alach Street as we speak, or email: info@taurangaspca.co.nz for a meet and speak with Nova.

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Night bathed in day at Bay Oval

Rigger Stephanus Greyling alongside one of the Bay Oval light towers.

“OUR KIDS SAY THEY NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE US!”

151 metres above Tauranga – the new light towers at the Bay Oval.

Giant humanoid robots dominating the skyline down Totara Street.

But rather than striking fear, they signal an historic summer of cricket in the Bay of Plenty.

They’re the new lighting towers at the Bay Oval – they will turn night into day, turn sports fixtures into spectacles and elevate the venue’s status as an international cricket ground to new levels. “We have to pinch ourselves,” says Kelvin Jones, general manager of the Bay Oval Cricket Trust, as the last of the six-by-51 metre behemoths is lifted into place this week. “Lots of people tell me they can’t believe it’s happening in our town. But it’s all part of Tauranga growing up.”

Weekend Sun photographer Bruce Barnard was there earlier this week as a Pollock crane operator hoisted the banks of lights to the top of the standards.

He says you had to see the lights on the ground to get a true perspective and to really appreciate what’s now sitting on our skyline.

At 51 metres, the lights are of average

height by international standards.

There are bigger ones at stadia around the world, but most of them have grandstands to reach over. “The higher the better with light towers,” says Kelvin. “We went as high as we could get consents for.”

No, a lofted ball should not get lost in the dark. “Reflected light from the ground should assist. So theoretically, it’s no problem.”

Six light towers house 64 lights on each tower for a total of 384 lights, and each light has over 200 individual LEDs. And in excess of 3000 lux of light at the wicket.

Without going into the complexities of the science of luminescence, that’s effectively enough light to create the equivalent of a mildly overcast afternoon out of complete darkness.

One of the big advantages of LEDs is their life – theoretically in excess of 50,000 hours, which makes for a lot of One Day International and T20 clashes.

“Theoretically speaking,” says Kelvin – and it seems there’s a lot of theory to light towers, luxes and luminescence – “they should outlast me. It’ll probably be more of a case of the towers falling down before the lights give out.”

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All the fun of a book fair The weather gods are playing right into the hands of the Harbour City Lions.

Because there’s an old expression about getting lost in a world made of books, coffee and rainy days. And for

the Lions’ annual book fair this weekend at Tauranga Race Course, the gods are delivering periods of rain one day and occasional showers the next. Perfect!

The annual fundraising fair has moved from the Devonport Road pop-up shop to a more expansive setting at the racecourse, where you’ll find “many

more books, much more car parking and better facilities,” according to Lion Joan Forester. “The quality of the books is superb and they’re all very well priced.” A massive 500 cartons of books are on sale, with 25 to 30 books in each carton. “A lot of excellent fiction,” says Joan, “lots and lots of fiction.

“Those books sell better and we can ask more because they’re popular.”

The more the Lions make, the more they can give back to the community.

There’s also lots of non-fiction. ”Many war books this year. They’re so popular these days.”

The book fair is the culmination of many months of preparation by 28 Lions and volunteers. “And we would like to thank Tauranga for its generosity,” adds Joan.

The annual book fair starts on Friday, November 10, at Tauranga Racecourse and runs from 5-9pm and again on Saturday and Sunday (8am-5pm).

Remember, a book is a magical thing that lets you travel to far-away places and have wonderful experiences without ever leaving your chair.

Lions Joan Forester and Ann McGirr amongst 500 boxes of books.

Marathon man seeking sponsorship A brain damaged Tauranga man who uses running as therapy is seeking sponsorship to help him achieve his goal of completing five marathons in 12 months.

But for five marathons, he’s going to need some financial help.

“It is $450 to $500 per marathon to enter,” he explains, “and with transport and travel expenses, it all adds up pretty quickly.”

He estimates it will cost over $11,200 to complete Andrew Weatherly hasn’t been the same since a the five events, and that includes living and travelling faulty exhaust resulted in him unwittingly inhaling in a van, which he intends to register for the project. carbon monoxide gas while commuting to work in Andrew’s aim, with the help of his Give a Little Wellington seven years ago. page ‘Andrew Runs 5 Marathons in 12 months for His life spiralled as a result as he lost his job in IT Mental Health’, is to raise twice what he requires and and received several speeding tickets. donate the other half to Mental Health.

“I was scared of everyone, my Running gives Andrew focus and motivation, marriage broke up and I lost my home,” and is helping him to integrate back into the says Andrew. community by connecting with like-minded But it was while living in a tent at people, he says. the Mount Maunganui Beachside “I would like to run as I'm recovering Holiday Park that he began running from mental illness and depression. I would every other day. like to make running my job for one year.

“With the help of Community Mental I would be grateful for some financial Health and Mental Health Foundation, support,” says Andrew.

I have slowly put my life back together,” The events to be completed are: Air NZ says Andrew. “In 2010 I ran the Queenstown International Marathon 25th Wellington Marathon - my (November 2018), Tauranga first marathon.”

International Marathon He ran the Tauranga (October 2018), Rotorua City to Surf half Marathon (May 2018), marathon in 2012, ASB Auckland Marathon and the Tauranga (October 2018) and the Half Marathon Andrew Weatherly’s planning Wellington Marathon last month. a year of marathons.

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Village home to stunning new mural A new mural has been erected at the Tauranga Historic Village.

The large, environmentally themed outdoor painting was designed by Tauranga artist Nick Eggleston, and completed during June and July by Nick and a team of about six artists and 30-40 children.

“It was originally commissioned by Tauranga City Council,” says Simone Anderson, director at The Incubator

Creative Hub and organiser of the mural project.

“We always do projects like this in task forces at The Incubator. We have a meeting and ask who would like to be involved. In this task force, Nick was the team leader and designed it.”

Nick found he was immediately able to visualise the mural and the colours he wanted to use.

“I sketched it out and we went from there,” says Nick. “There’s fish faces appearing out of the waves diving into the sea, with other fish and birds flowing towards the land and blues

The Incubator Creative Hub director Simone Anderson in front of the mural, which has been erected at Tauranga Historic Village. going into greens.”

The mural is rich with sea and bird life, alive with a kiwi, tui, whales, flying fish, pohutukawa and stars.

Overall, the vibrant painting projects the strong connection between land and sea in the Bay of Plenty. Attached are the children’s brightly painted circles, dotted across the scene.

“A key focus for us is community arts,“ says Simone. “So for the council commissioned mural, we thought it would be really great to have community involvement in that. We had an opportunity during a Lions Market Day at the village to run a workshop, so kids could paint different parts of the mural such

as foliage, stars and fish. This means they can go see the mural and know they were a part of creating it.”

The mural panels were set up against the scaffolding surrounding the village saloon renovations, with the work observed daily by visitors to the village.

“It was painted over about four weeks,” says Simone. “Watching it being painted was a very nice alternative to the otherwise ugly view of scaffolding that the cafe patrons opposite had to gaze out on.

“After it was completed it was stored for a while, but ended up being surplus to council requirements.”

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Is paid parking a necessary evil?

It’s 1963, and Keith Holyoake is Prime Minister.

Tauranga town has a population of 22,000 and parking meters have been installed in the CBD. A young man puts a penny in a shiny new meter; 54 years later, Cr Terry Molloy walks these streets again, clipboard in hand. You could be forgiven for confusing the welldressed, elder statesman of council for a ‘meter man’, but he’s doing what comes naturally to him. He’s left the rarefied

air of council and is talking with retailers. He’s carrying a survey and asking what would make our CBD better. Unsurprisingly, parking is blamed for turning customers away.

By 1984 it cost 40c to park for two hours ($1.26 in today’s dollars). Some 33 years later, the price has risen 74c in real terms to $2. Have people really changed where they shop for the sake of 74c over a generation?

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Report card for maestro McMillan “We should be bloody proud of this guy.”

The chief executive officer, Bay of Plenty Rugby’s Mike Rogers, is musing on his main man – Steamers’ coach Clayton McMillan.

It’s an impromptu report card as the CEO reflected on a successful season. The report card is a glowing one, straight As, a pass with distinction and honours.

But it also suggests it’s a career in development and one that will continue to improve and succeed.

“He’s achieved a hell of a lot in a short space of time,” says Mike.

Like taking the Steamers from mid-table ordinariness when he took on the role in 2015, to almost bagging a trophy Lion in the thrilling championship final of 2017, and leading the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians to a respectable and spirited six-point loss in the Lions tour opener. And then his anointing as head coach of the Maori All Blacks for their northern tour to Canada and France.

Now McMillan can add that 51-9 weekend walloping of Canada in Vancouver to his CV. “Having someone in such a

high-profile position is huge for the region. And I guess my job is just to keep supporting him,” says Mike. A personable coach, straight-shooting, results driven, yet humble. “Clayton deserves everything he is achieving now.”

McMillan, he says, has had a huge impact on Bay of Plenty Rugby. “A great advocate for our strategic plan who has made a massive contribution to our high performance – the men made the final of their division, the women won their division, the under 19s were fifth - the highest we have ever achieved – and other rep teams performed well and won against traditional foes like Waikato.”

He believes the impact of McMillan’s success flows right through to the community.

“And he’s black and white, he tells it like it is. That’s what people appreciate - no hidden agendas, doing everything for the right reason and hugely passionate about the Bay of Plenty.” And he says McMillan has been made to do some hard yards to get to this point. McMillan, a Bay of Plenty centurion, transitioned into coaching 15 years ago when he was finishing a professional playing career in Japan. And since returning to New Zealand, he’s coached at age group and club level in both the Bay and Wellington before taking control at the Steamers in 2015. “He’s done the hard yards,” says the CEO. Read the rest of the story at www. theweekendsun.co.nz

Unique Waldorf School Fair on this weekend The Tauranga Waldorf School Fair and Open Day in Welcome Bay on Sunday is unlike any of the traditional school fairs held in the Bay of Plenty.

Waldorf schools cherish childhood and children’s ways in general, and this shows in the food, the fun and the festivities available to visitors.

Preparation for the fair started months ago, with kindergarten and school children as well as parents creating handmade products. All are made out of natural materials such as wool and wood. These include items such as Christmas tree ornaments, children’s bows and arrows and hand-dipped candles.

Visitors to the fair will also be able to sample at least 12 different artisan choices of cuisine.

“I’m really looking forward to the food,” says this year’s fair MC, Antoon Moonen.

“The vendors really know how to cook with whole foods and flavours, so there is a cacophony of deliciousness wherever you turn. It’s food that your body thanks you for eating.

“What most people appreciate about the Waldorf School Fair is the atmosphere. Kids have such a good time and it is such a bustling, happy place with many activities for them.”

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Reflecting their ethos, the Waldorf School possibly has New Zealand’s most environmentally-friendly fair, with only 4kg of non-recyclables generated last year.

In addition to enjoying the fair, visitors will also have the chance to view a classroom set up to showcase the educational journey through a Waldorf School as well as meet and speak with the teachers.

With a great atmosphere guaranteed, the Tauranga Waldorf School Fair and Open Day is on Sunday, November 12 from 10am-3pm at 364 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay.

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Success sees photo competition return Judges will be looking for entries from people of all ages, from amateur to professional and hope to see diversity in the photos.

Prizes will be awarded for first and second in the four categories, plus judges will award prizes for a Young Photographers’ section (18 and under).

“After an immensely successful inaugural event, with thousands of people making a trip to the city centre to see the winning photographs displayed along The Strand, we are thrilled to announce that entries are now open for the 2018 Trustpower Photographic Exhibition.”

Sally says they’re expecting the second year of the event to be even bigger than the first.

“We were overwhelmed with the success of the inaugural event - it exceeded all expectations with over 1740 entries and the quality and quantity of entries was astounding.

“So we are absolutely delighted to be able to launch the second year of this initiative.

“It provides a unique opportunity to showcase both our creative talent and our region and it makes for a fantastic city centre exhibition.”

This year’s prize pool is as impressive as the first, with $10,000 in prizes up for grabs. “Once again we have some amazing prizes and profiling up for grabs for the winners,” says Sally, “including the supreme prize of the trip to London, Paris, New York or Rome worth up to $3000 thanks to the generosity of House of Travel Tauranga and Downtown Tauranga.

“The Trustpower Photographic Exhibition was such a privilege to run last year because we did it in

Once the exhibition opens, there will also be a People’s Choice section, where the public will be asked to vote for their favourite photo.

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Entries have now opened for the second year of the Trustpower Photographic Exhibition, with organisers expecting thousands of entries after the success of the inaugural year. Downtown Tauranga Project Manager Sally Cooke says they’re delighted the event is on once more.

Land and Sea First Place and Supreme Winner from earlier this year - Graham Flanagan partnership with Trustpower, Downtown Tauranga, Media Works, UNO Magazine and The Weekend Sun. It was a true partnership approach from planning to the staging.

“We all owned it and proactively contributed to the success of it. That made it incredibly rewarding to be a part of. We were just delighted this year when Trustpower, as lead sponsors, confirmed they would be involved again.”

Once again amateurs and professionals are encouraged to enter and this year under four new categories: Our people, Celebration, Nature & Landscapes and Digital Manipulation.

The competition section of the initiative is now open and entrants will have until January 9, 2018 to enter. A judging panel will then select the winning photos that will be displayed in a large outdoor photographic exhibition on The Strand from January 26 to March 25 next year.

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BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY In this beautiful region that we live there are hundreds of charities and organisations that need our support.

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Striking up with bromeliads Maisie Kokshoorn’s love affair with bromeliads started with one plant ten years ago.

She now has dozens.

They border both sides of her lawn, three or four deep, amongst the succulents, skirting three sides of her property. Dozens of bromeliads are probably hundreds of bromeliads.

“They are just stunning plants,” she says. “I love them.” Vibrant, eyecatching foliage – yellows, reds, greens, purples, browns and orange.

Still, there’s a love-hate relationship with bromeliads. “I know,” says an unbelieving Maisie. “A lot of people hate them. I can’t understand it.”

And, she says, there are so many reason to them – they’re easy to grow indoors, most tolerate infrequent watering, they have beautiful forms, foliage, flowers and spikes, the inflorescence or flowers last three or more months, they readily reproduce or pup, and they have few enemies, with few pests and diseases that attack bromeliads. What is there not to like?

“And there are no weeds.

They look after themselves, and I don’t have weeds.”

Bromeliads also love the Bay of Plenty. They thrive in the summer heat and humidity that is so challenging for other plants. And to share the love, the Bay of Plenty Bromeliad Club is having its annual spring display and sale of bromeliaceae or bromeliads at Matua Hall on Saturday, November 18, between 8am and midday.

Local growers will be selling plants they have grown themselves, and are on-hand to give good advice on where to place them for the best growing conditions. Gardeners and enthusiasts will be able to access specialised plants which are not likely to be available at nurseries – and at good prices. They have become a trendy plant in the subtropical gardens.

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A way to make a difference on your own terms Many of us are regularly asked to donate to charities, community groups and individuals.

At times the number of daily requests through advertising, emails and letters can be overwhelming.

They all sound worthy, so how do you choose?

It is important that you make sure your giving is your choice, well thought-out and going to make the difference you want. Identify what causes are important to you, making it clear what your philanthropic priorities are. You can then put together a list of charities that are a good fit.

Do your research by talking with the charity or organisation. Learn about its accomplishments and goals as well as the challenges it faces.

Consider and set your budget, making it clear that this is what you are willing to give.

Follow up on your investment - the charity should be able to communicate their progress. If you are comfortable that the commitment you made has met your philanthropic goals, you can continue your support or consider whether you want to rethink your giving.

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Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Iain Lees-Galloway, has introduced a bill extending paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2020 to parliament, saying it is a vitally important move to support working families with newborns and young children.

“Our government’s commitment to families is underscored by this legislation, which is the first to be introduced by the new administration, and we’re doing so with urgency.”

The Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill proposes the increase to be phased in over three years and two stages, including an increase from 18 to 22 weeks from July 1, 2018 and a further increase to 26 weeks from July 1, 2020.

Peters sues over leak

Winston Peters has launched legal action over the leak of information about his superannuation overpayment.

Papers have been served to four former ministers and two journalists, among others.

In August the New Zealand First leader said it was unclear how the error in his superannuation overpayment had occurred and confirmed he had paid back the money.

He did not disclose the amount. Peters confirmed the overpayment, in response to enquiries from the media.

Semi-automatic weapons

In the wake of the Texas church massacre, new information shows there are more than 13,000 military-style semiautomatic weapons in this country.

Information released to RNZ under the Official Information Act shows the weapons make up nearly a quarter of all restricted firearms in New Zealand.

Police said owners were vetted before they were allowed to own such weapons, and faced tougher security requirements than for a standard gun licence.

Police said this system dealt with any potential risks. National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies director Kevin Clements said 13,000 was far too many.

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Justice Minister Andrew Little has announced the government will provide Teina Pora with an inflation adjustment to his compensation for wrongful conviction and 20 years of imprisonment.

“Teina Pora will receive an extra $988,099 as an inflation adjustment, bringing the total compensation package to $3,509,048.42.

"Additionally, Mr Pora will receive $45,000 in costs from his successful judicial review of the last National government’s refusal to inflation adjust.

Andrew says Teina was the victim of one of New Zealand’s worst miscarriages of justice after he was wrongfully convicted of the 1992 rape and murder of Susan Burdett.

“I am grateful to Teina Pora for his positive engagement with the new government, and we wish him all the best for a better future.”

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Preparing for NCEA exams Talking to your children about study and preparation in the lead up to NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship examinations is one of the ways parents can assist their child to do well, says the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Around 146,000 students are preparing for their end-of-year examinations, including 5140 students sitting digital examinations.

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Best care for your little ones A local early learning centre is continuing to provide rich learning experiences for children in the Tauranga community.

Having just celebrated their first birthday, Elm Tree Early Learning Centre has the best care and the latest learning for children aged three months to five years.

Located at 16 Mission Street in the CBD, the centre has a strong focus on eco-friendly practices, such as recycling, solar energy and worm farming.

Centre Director Rebekah Sharp says the centre also provides nutritious, healthy heart approved meals for the children and have recently adapted baby sign language into their curriculum.

“Our location is the main point of difference,” says Rebekah.

“Being in the CBD, we have a wealth of rich learning experiences on our doorstep. The children visit the residents at Aspen Rest Home every week.”

Other community engagement includes regular visits to the Tauranga Art Gallery, police station, local parks and historical places such as The Elms, which is directly across the road from the centre.

With an already full waiting list of happy under two-year-olds for the next year, enrolments are now open for over twos.

For more information on Elm Tree Early Learning Centre go to: www.elmtree.co.nz or call: 07 577 9053.

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Adventures for active travellers

Join Calder and Lawson Tours on adventures such as cycling along the Po Delta in Italy.

Have you cycled the Otago Rail Trail, one of the new cycle trails or experienced one of New Zealand’s great walks?

If you have, you will know that biking and walking are great ways to get off the beaten track and explore in depth. In this increasingly fastpaced world, walking and biking help us slow down and see the world in finer detail. The rhythm and freedom awakens us to the sights and sounds around us. There is more time to meet locals, taste seasonal food and learn about the history and culture of a destination.

The biking and walking tours offered by Calder and Lawson are becoming more and more popular.

Recently, travellers who hadn’t ridden

a bike for years and never thought they would again have chosen to use E Bikes. They’ve loved the experience.

Feedback from clients suggests they enjoy the camaraderie of Calder and Lawson’s small group tours. “They like the fact that luggage is carried and delivered to the next stop, and being dropped off and picked up means they don’t have to retrace their steps,” says managing director Rosanne Matheson.

“It’s great to sample the local food and wine having had a day’s exercise to build up an appetite. They find the satisfaction of setting a goal and completing it, and getting fitter prior to a tour, is also rewarding.”

In 2018, walk with Calder and Lawson in Portugal and Morocco, Japan or Ireland. Bike and barge in Italy and France, or ride the rail

Revel in romance on Sydney Harbour A candle splutters out in the Parisian night.

Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives are changed forever.

Fine food , fireworks and romance on Sydney Harbour.

Puccini’s beloved opera, La Bohème, opens your soul to emotions too big for words.

It swells with love, soars in ecstasy, crackles with jealousy and cries with heartache.

Experience the romance of the original bohemian love story at the magnificent Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. You’ll experience the best of Sydney in a single night out - food, fireworks, singing and a spectacle under the stars.

Arrive as the sun is setting over the city skyline and take in the view with a glass of bubbles. Meet for dinner at one of the pop-up bars or restaurants on the water’s edge. Then immerse yourself in love, laughter and loss as the Bohemian friends bare their hearts in the romantic Paris winter.

Supreme Tours and Travel visit Sydney and take you to the spectacular Handa Opera on the Harbour. It is truly a fabulous event. Stay at the beautiful Shangri la Hotel, which includes all breakfast and dinners as well as sightseeing. Enjoy a high tea/lunch and glass of bubbles at the Boronia House in Mossman.

Then set off on a Sunset Cruise with dinner and drinks on the harbour as a farewell to Sydney.

Supreme offers a $50 per person Transport bonus from Tauranga as part of their service.

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Know your pool rules Did you know your responsibilities as a pool owner changed this year? With summer coming, it’s a good opportunity to be reminded of the pool safety regulations which took effect from January 1, 2017.

Pool Safety Barriers are now regulated by Section 162 (A to E) of the Building Act 2004 and the new Building Code F9.

The new act requires that council ensures all pool barriers within its jurisdiction are compliant, and undertake scheduled inspections every three years.

If your pool has a minimum water depth of 400mm, it must have compliant safety barriers. These should prevent young children from going directly into the pool area which must be fully enclosed.

The safety barrier must be at least 1.2m high and not be able to be climbed.

All gates must open away from the

pool and be fitted with a self-closing and self-latching device that closes and latches the gate from a static start at any position. Any external latches must be at least 1.5m above the ground to keep them out of reach of small children.

Safety barriers are not required if your pool sits above ground with smooth vertical walls 1.2m or more high, with no permanent steps or objects that would enable a small child to climb in.

They are also not needed for pools with a water depth less than 400mm, such as shallow paddling pools. A responsible adult should supervise the use of paddling pools at all times.

The wall of a building may form part of the pool safety barrier if it complies with the requirements of Clause F9 of the New Zealand Building Code. Doors and windows providing direct access to the pool area are also required to comply.

More detailed information on swimming pool safety barriers can be found on the Tauranga City Council website under the ‘Living’ tab.

Figuring out how to beat the heat As summer heats up, we’re always looking for ways to cool down. If you’re a budget-conscious sleeper who wants to be environmentally responsible, it’s an opportunity for a DIY strategy.

Cotton sheets are best for summer sleeping, and they can be put in the freezer for a few minutes before bedtime.

Or you can position a fan across from a window so the wind from outside and the fan combine in a cooling cross-breeze.

The whole room can be cooled down by hanging a wet sheet in front of an open window. The breeze blowing in will quickly lower the room’s temperature.

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District-wide water flush begins Water mains throughout the Western Bay District are being flushed during the first two weeks of November.

All water mains in the district will be flushed over a two-week period from Monday, October 30 by Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s utilities maintenance contractor, Veolia.

Flushing may create temporary water flows down kerbs and channels and may cause temporary discolouration of tap water. If your water is discoloured you can run an outside tap for five-to-ten minutes until the water clears.

Council must flush all of its mains annually to ensure the water within the network stays fresh and clean.

If you find any discolouration at your home,

please run an outside tap for five-to-ten minutes until the water clears.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the council on: 0800 926 732.

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Stopping furniture from fading While ultra-violet rays damage both skin and eyes, they also do irreversible damage to furniture and carpets.

The sun will fade carpet, so using any of the window treatment options like blinds, shades or shutters will minimise UV rays.

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Keep leather furniture out of direct sunlight and clean and condition every six months.

When choosing furniture for a sunny spot, consider the fabric content and the color. Fabrics blended with acrylic, polyester and nylon are less likely to fade.

New curtains and blinds in time for Christmas

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Christmas is just around the corner, and the team at Harvey Furnishings in Tauranga says now is the ideal time to beat the expected holiday rush and arrange a free in-home consultation.

Manager Donna Wilson and the team can help you find the perfect solution for your home.

Not only will Harvey’s custommake your curtains and blinds, they’ll install them as well.

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Looking for curtains? They can custom-make them for you in any style. Select from their wide range of beautiful fabrics from around the world.

“Take a look at the stunning new fabric collections from Iliv, with colour trends straight from the latest European catwalks, plus they are exclusive to Harvey Furnishings,” says Donna.

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If you’re struggling to choose, Harvey Furnishings offer a free, in-home consultation service. Their highly-qualified consultants have a full range of samples for you to view with your colour scheme and furnishings.

With new stock arriving weekly, there’s always something new to see, so make sure to put Harvey Furnishings on your Christmas shopping list.

Visit Donna and the team at the Tauranga showroom, or book an in-home consultation today on: 0800 00 88 80, or visit: www.harveyfurnishings.co.nz

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Quality kitchen facelifts Be seated in style with new furniture Dream Doors is a kitchen renovation company specialising in amazing kitchen facelifts as well as brand-new kitchen design and installation.

tremendous pleasure in achieving great results for our clients,” adds Kylie.

“So much so that customers readily offer their support to our marketing campaigns, which tends to be something that only happy customers would consider.” With a Dream Doors kitchen facelift, simply replacing your cupboard doors, drawer fronts, associated kitchen panels and maybe the benchtops will dramatically change the look and feel of your kitchen, and their 10-year warranty products provides peace of mind for the future. Much like a completely new kitchen, giving your kitchen a Dream Doors facelift will add significant value to your home for years to come. Plus, there is a huge range of optional extras readily available, so you can deal directly with the company to achieve a more functional kitchen.

Dream Doors offers free, no-obligation, on-site quotes, a fantastic range of products and uses a 3D software package to design the new kitchen of your dreams.

Give Dream Doors a call today on: 027 588 0606 to learn more.

Having moved to Tauranga in early 2017, Dan and Kylie Sheridan manage a refreshing approach to kitchen renovation. With backgrounds in property and project management, as well as customer focused values, they are steadily building a great portfolio of impressed customers and impressive makeovers. “Even with a makeover, we install all new hardware and fittings,” says Dan, “and we reuse the existing cabinet configuration. Or, there is the option to reconfigure based on the client’s appetite for improvement and greater functionality in their kitchen.

“Certainly over the course of renovating people’s homes, we relish the opportunity to get to know them and inevitably tailor their kitchen solutions accordingly.”

Their obligation-free quoting service offers great advantages to avid home renovators and novices alike, as well as those who want a professional opinion on upgrading their tired kitchen to achieve a more practical environment with great market appeal. “We are literally a one-stop shop for people want to upgrade their home kitchen or their work kitchens,” says Kylie, “and if we can’t help we readily recommend someone who can.”

The couple are really enjoying being part of a thriving community and working with local businesses to realise Kylie and Dan Sheridan. homeowners’ exacting needs. “We’ve gained

Cintesi Furniture was established in 1990, and has become one of New Zealand’s leading furniture suppliers.

The family-owned business was started by Andrew and Vivienne Stacey. It is now run by son Sam Stacey, daughter Jessica Lawson and son in law Nick Lawson.

“Our core business is supplying furniture to the hospitality market,” says Jessica, “including cafes, bars, restaurants, franchises and also to residential homes.

“Cintesi offer a large range of furniture specialising in chairs, tables, barstools and leaners.

Wooden, wire, industrial and outdoor are also covered.

“We hold large stock levels in

our new purpose-built facility in Tauriko. Short lead times are one of the strengths we offer for our customers. You can walk in our front door and take goods straight from the warehouse.

“We are the direct importers.

Prices are competitive and we offer commercial-strength product. The strength and quality of our commercially-rated products are appealing to the home owner.”

In order to stay on top of the latest designs and trends in furniture, the team regularly travel overseas to source new products.

“We are a friendly team with a vested interest in selling you the correct product,” adds Jessica.

“We offer a high level of product knowledge with free delivery for purchases over $199 nationwide.”

Get seated in style today by visiting Cintesi Furniture at 18 Poturi Street, Tauriko.

They’re open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm.

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Working with new government The ECC – the Early Childhood Council – is looking forward to working with the new coalition government on areas impacting early childhood education policy.

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CEO Peter Reynolds says the council wants to see the early childhood

education sector treated as an equal partner at the education table, and in education policy.

"How we value our early childhood services, the centre owners, managers, and teachers, directly feeds into the quality learning outcomes for our country’s pre-school-aged children,” says Peter.

“New Zealand has a worldclass early childhood education curriculum, Te Whariki, but there are areas that could be improved.

In particular, the ECC looks forward to working with the new government to address the funding inequities that have crept into the sector since 2011.

"Subsidy funding for all services should be set on an equitable basis. A more realistic perchild funding rate for all services is one way to support the provision of quality in the sector, and ensure all families and whanau

have choice and can access to quality providers.

The ECC is a huge supporter of parents, whanau and caregivers’ rights to choose between the diverse range of early childhood education services on offer in New Zealand, says Peter.

“However, many New Zealanders won’t realise there can be vast differences between service providers and there are differences in the rules, regulations and funding models these providers operate to,” he says.

"The ECC wants to see a level-playing field in the sector.

All service providers, whether it be home-based, parent-led, kindergarten or an early childhood education centre, should be subject to the same reasonable levels of government rules and regulation.

“This would ensure ECE providers across the board offer the same levels of safety and quality because they operate under the same rules and regulations."

Learning to dive into your next adventure Take a dive into some fantastic new careers with internationally recognised qualifications that allow you to travel the world or work right here in New Zealand.

Dive Zone, located on 213 Cameron Road, offers a variety of in-water training programmes for all ages.

Courses include group bookings for Deep Water Survival for those as young as 5-years-old, through to tertiary level scuba certifications with the Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction.

For the National Certificate in Diving, there is the option of full-time or part-time from level 3-5, which will take you to dive master.

The Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction at level 5 is a 44-week, full-time territory course that can take you from zero to hero and all the way up to scuba diving instructor.

Both courses provide the opportunity for you to explore many of the stunning dive sites around the Bay of Plenty Dive Zone’s Tony Plank says any career that involves under water diving needs someone with at least a Divemaster Qualification.

“The courses can lead to a number of divingrelated careers,” says Tony, “such as commercial diving, working on cruise boats, becoming a scuba instructor and working in the film industry as a stunt diver or a safety diver.”

For more information, visit Dive Zone Tauranga’s website at: www.divezonetauranga.co.nz or call: 07 578 4050.

Enrolment is now open for next year’s diving courses.

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Making the most of new job opportunities The face of the skilled trades industry is transforming. There’s more technology, better wages, rising numbers of women joining the industry and more training offered to create plenty of opportunities for the skilled tradie.

In fact, there are too many jobs to count, with approximately 120,000 skilled workers across the trades needed by 2020. Engineering professionals, carpenters, joiners, electricians, automotive engineers and construction workers are extremely sought-after, according to MBIE’s immediate and long term skill shortage lists.

As New Zealand strives to build a diverse workforce, trades are no longer seen as a man’s job. Increasing numbers of women are joining the industry. Toi Ohomai have seen a rise in women enrolling in trades courses each year.

Apprenticeships are another popular way to get real-life, hands-on training.

Realise the potential to work from home Flexible working hours, more time with the family, no petrol costs, no public transport fares and no traffic queues – they’re all benefits of working from home.

One career allowing you to earn a living in your own time without leaving the house is the remote-based medical transcriptionist, who transcribes the patient notes that doctors and medical professionals dictate.

Medical transcriptionists need an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases and pharmacology as well as fast and accurate typing skills.

Traditionally, medical transcriptionists have worked in a hospital or a specialist doctor’s setting.

But Sue’s Computer Training Co has come up with an online training programme which will qualify people to become medical transcriptionists.

This NZQA accredited Level Four programme has been adapted to include New Zealand content, so that graduates will be qualified to work in both the NZ and United States environments.

“We have our own facilitators who will help our students achieve the high standards required by the course material,” says owner Sue MacDonald.

“If there are former secretaries or nurses looking to develop a new career, then their past knowledge would be invaluable.”

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Apprenticeships are another popular way to get real-life, hands-on training, plus apprentices can ‘earn while they learn’. Toi Ohomai offers a variety of courses including building and construction, automotive, electrical and engineering.

“We recognise there’s a skill shortage across the trades”, says Brian Dillon, Toi Ohomai’s head of trades and logistics.

“Being successful in a trade requires hard work, creativity and problem solving skills and we provide our students with the skills they need to start a career in their chosen trade.”

If you are serious about a future in the skilled trades, get started today.

Call: 080 86 46 46 or visit: toiohomai. ac.nz for more information about courses starting in 2018.

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An understanding of ourselves When you stop to examine why you’re upset with someone, you may discover that the thing that most irritates you about them is the very thing you are doing yourself.

For example, if you notice someone always interrupts when you talk, is it something you may also do?

Do you become annoyed when someone won’t take ‘no’ for an answer, and is that something you have caught yourself doing? Do you find certain drivers annoy you intensely, only to find you are doing something similar?

Those who irritate us most can be our hidden treasures – they are the ones who help us to grow as they challenge us, through the behaviours that most irritate us, to see similar behaviours in ourselves.

What might you see if you looked inward when someone does something irritating, to see what is going on within yourself?

If you would like to know more about coaching or supervision, phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200/021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

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Emily Wilson and Jerry the Bear on the Sawyer Burn Track overlooking Otago’s Lake Hawea. Photo: Tim Bright.

Multisport athlete and type one diabetic Emily Wilson will visit Tauranga with a very special friend this month to raise awareness about different types of diabetes and the symptoms to look out for.

As part of Diabetes Action Month, Emily will be in town with Jerry the Bear – a special teddy who also has type one diabetes and is part of a care package for children newly diagnosed with the condition.

Jerry is a teaching tool as well as a source of comfort. Children can check his blood sugar, feed him their own virtual food selection (with carb counts) before administering insulin for those carbs – all through augmentedreality play with a smartphone app.

Emily will be taking Jerry on a journey the length of the country, travelling by bike, kayak, raft, on foot or swimming from Cape Reinga to Bluff. She will stop at various locations along the way to talk to New Zealanders. Join Emily, Jerry and Diabetes Help Tauranga for a 'Teddy Bears Picnic' at Yatton Park, 500 Fraser Street, Tauranga on Monday, November 13 from 3.30-5.30pm.

Please bring a plate of finger food to share with other families. Drinks provided. Come and hear all about Emily's travels round New Zealand and meet other families living with type one diabetes.

Emily and Jerry will also visit the Te Tohu Haumanu programme at the Centre for Health and visit a local school on World Diabetes Day on November 14.

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Monday 13 November, 2pm Bob Owens Retirement Village We warmly invite you to join us for a presentation

by Marg from Over and Above Move Management.

Marg will talk about the services on offer and how she can assist you with decluttering, downsizing and moving.

Followed by afternoon tea.

We look forward to seeing you!

To book your place at this presentation please RSVP to Jan on 579 2519 112 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem

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Feeling great, but is your face sending a different message?

Sometimes, some of the less desirable effects of facial ageing prevent us from looking as good as we feel.

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In fact, sometimes they can give the casual observer a completely wrong impression of us. A furrowed brow and downturned mouth can look make us look grumpy, miserable and less than approachable. Sharon Melrose from Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine may be able to provide a solution.

An experienced cosmetic practitioner can soften some of the less desirable effects of

facial ageing quickly, simply, safely, affordably, without surgery and with minimal downtime.

Using some of the world’s best dermal fillers, such as Restylane, Teosyl and muscle relaxants (such as Botox and Dysport), it is possible to make a positive difference to how you look and feel.

Increasingly, people are using these popular treatments as part of their regime to look after and maintain their health, beauty and wellbeing.

Sharon has been working in the field of cosmetic medicine for over 20 years and has an

Saying “I quit” before saying “I do” In the lead up to the big day, most bridesto-be will agree that looking their best in a wedding dress is a top priority.

But for Bay of Plenty bride Ashleigh Nichols, her priority was to be smoke free.

“I made the decision to quit after smoking for eight years,” says Ashleigh, “because my partner and I were coming up to our wedding on November 4.

“We want kids and I decided that quitting smoking was best for me, so I got in contact with Candy from Hapainga.”

Hapainga is a free, stop smoking service in the Bay of Plenty. Stop smoking practitioners work with individuals or groups to develop a quit smoking plan that works.

“I’ve been in the programme for four weeks now.

“Their support has been really good, they’re easy to talk to and they are willing to do what it takes.

“Candy supplied me with lots of information about why it’s important to quit as well as different techniques to help me stop.

“I have tried quitting by myself before, but having patches and tools to help me stop has definitely helped.”

The service provides free patches, gum and lozenges.

“Once a week I get a visit, they make sure my dose is right and alter it to suit my needs.

“It’s really good having someone to check in on me it becomes your goal to say ‘yes, I’ve stopped smoking for this long or that long’.

“My overall health is good and I feel great.”

To find out how Hapainga can help you kick the habit, email: hapainga@ebpha.org.nz or free phone: 0800 HAPAINGA (0800 427 246).

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2017 Bay Hospitality Award Winners:  Innocent Packaging Outstanding Barista Kalee Haakma, Thy Neighbour Coffee Bar  UNO. Magazine Outstanding Café The General  Lion Co Outstanding Bartender Katie Short, The Barrio Brothers Mount Maunganui  Pernod Ricard Outstanding Bar The Rising Tide

Mills Reef People’s Choice award winners The Barrio Brothers of Tauranga.

The Bay’s hospitality industry acknowledged the outstanding abilities of their own with the announcement of the winners at a glittering gala dinner held at Mills Reef Winery on Sunday night.

The awards recognise the outstanding hospitality professionals that make a positive impact on the local cafe and dining scene. The Restaurant Association of NZ are proud to organise and foster these awards, with the main purpose being to unite, grow and promote the Bay of Plenty’s vibrant hospitality industry.

“At the Restaurant Association we think it’s important to celebrate one another in the hospitality industry," says Restaurant Association of NZ CEO, Marisa Bidois. "Our work is physical and demanding and there are limited opportunities to come together to support each other. The Bay Hospitality Awards represent the occasion to do just that – to celebrate the hard work and success of the hospitality industry within the region. Congratulations to all of the winners.”

With all categories keenly contested, this year’s winners truly exemplify what it means to be at the top of their respective categories. Kate McKeller, of Fish Face Seafood & Wine Bar, took home the Outstanding Chef award, with Hide – Thirst & Hunger picking up the Outstanding New Venue and Outstanding Design and Ambience awards. The General won in the Outstanding Cafe category, with The Rising Tide picking up the Outstanding Bar honour. Popular local street-food vendors Johney’s Dumpling House was named Outstanding Street Food/Takeout for the second year in a row.

The Barrio Brothers in Tauranga were awarded the Outstanding Front of House Team award along with the coveted People’s Choice Award, and Macau proved they have all the ingredients after being named Outstanding Restaurant.

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Greerton Village turning vintage There’s just a week to go before our inaugural Vintage and Retro Fayre hits the streets of Greerton Village on Saturday, November 18, from 10am-2pm.

So what can you expect to see and hear?

Well, Chadwick Road will be lined with a range of vintage and classic cars, from old Model T Fords through to the classic Austin Healeys, iconic Minis and members of the Tauranga Motorcycle Club.

There will be a public choice vote for their favourite car, with a prize awarded straight after the ‘Best Dressed’ competition at 12pm on the Rotunda.

Voting slips will be available from the BOP Car Club HQ outside the library from 10am If you’re not into cars, then you may enjoy shopping in the Greerton Village School grounds where over 40 stall holders will be offering a huge variety of vintage and retro items, including clothing, vinyl records, number plates, vintage bears, jewelry, hula hoops, shabby chic furniture and much, much more.

Coffee and ice cream carts will be on site to refresh you and, for the kids, there’s a bouncy castle, rides and face painting.

Don’t forget to leave time to visit the shops in

Greerton Village – an eclectic mix of boutique and destination shops and cafes.

If high teas are your thing, then pre-purchase your tickets for high teas served in beautiful china on the veranda of the newest classrooms at 11am and 1pm. Tickets are available from Greerton Unichem Pharmacy and MD’s Leatherworks, both on Chadwick Road, or you can contact me at the office.

A new twist on vintage style music will be performed by the band Gin Rickey Jive’, who’ll bring modern songs played in a vintage style. The band will be playing throughout the Fayre on the Rotunda at the school and seats will be available, or you can bring along your blankets.

At 12pm on the Rotunda at the school there will be a ‘Best Dressed to Theme’ competition for ladies and gents with prizes.

At the time of writing there are just a couple of sites still available, so any enquiries should be sent to: office@greertonvillage.org.nz or call Sally on: 571 6347.

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite car at the Greerton Vintage and Retro Fayre next weekend.

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Councils bridge digital divide A ground-breaking move by local councils to join hands with entrepreneurs is aiming to help Western Bay people maximise digital opportunities.

Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District Council have partnered with Venture Centre to manage and implement the DEP – the Digital Enablement Programme.

The programme hopes to help people in the subregion reach their full potential in business, social interaction and economic growth through access to, and utilisation of, digital technologies.

Founded by Jo Allum, Pascale Hyboud-Peron and Steven Vincent, the Venture Centre in Tauranga is a hub tailored for IT enterprises to work collaboratively or alone in an open, sharing environment.

Jo says this provides the perfect base for managing the DEP, which focuses on joining people of all ages with ideas and connects like-minded people with the resources, knowledge and support to reach success both personally and in business.

She says some people new to businesses can be intimidated by technology and, as a result, they fail to explore the digital potential for their business growth.

“We see the Venture Centre’s digital experience and the tools we provide as the bridge across that technology divide.’’

Pascale says she is excited about the joint venture between Tauranga and Western Bay. "Councils have historically operated in an institutionalised environment – often hidebound by the use of traditional resources –- so it is refreshing to see these two councils encouraging enterprise and digital growth by allocating resources to their

Mount Maunganui College students took part in the Venture Centre’s Mash-up competition last month. communities. “Entrepreneurs are tomorrow’s leaders in the community and they are the voice of a community’s entrepreneurial spirit.”

Western Bay Council Group Manager of Technology, Customer and Community Services, Erica Holtsbaum, says the roll out of ultra-fast broadband across the district has enabled the council to explore how to enable our communities, businesses and individuals to participate more fully in the digital world.

“Whether building the technology capabilities of our young people through individual programmes, or assisting local businesses to turn ideas into action using technology, the outcome of the DEP work will be to develop a more digitally savvy city and district.’’

The programme provides IT expertise and clever thinking across all spectrums of enterprise, including start-up projects for young people, workshops to digitally enable established businesses and starter initiatives for first-time businesses. For more information on the Digital Enablement Programme visit: www.venturecentre.co.nz or: www.westernbay.govt.nz

Planning and managing Christmas spending Most Kiwis usually fund Christmas using their credit cards, and many won’t pay them off before the interest-free period is over. With high interest rates, Christmas quickly becomes even more expensive.

At enableMe we encourage you to cut up your credit card, meaning you only spend the money you’ve got, rather than borrowing money you don’t have.

To avoid getting into debt, work out how much Christmas is going to cost, to include presents, food and holidays.

Then work out if you can actually afford it. Can

you set aside an amount each payday until Christmas to cover it? If not, it’s time to revisit that initial budget.

Some ideas to help cut the cost of Christmas include putting everyone’s name in a hat and have everyone buy for the person they draw out, with a set budget for the gift.

You can also ask family to buy useful gifts for the kids, such as sports

shoes and swimming lessons, things they will love but also need.

Use online retailers who offer free shipping to reduce postage costs.

Spread the work (and cost) of Christmas by asking family members to bring a plate or a bottle.

Being generous is great, and people tend to be generous at Christmas time, but consistently giving more than you can afford to will only ever deliver one result – debt.

Making a budget and planning ahead can help make sure creating a Christmas to remember will not result in credit card bills you’d rather forget.

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Trade & Service Directory Record number of dealers selling used vehicles

Car sharing growing in popularity

September 2017 saw the highest number of registered motor vehicle dealers for the eighth month running, stretching to more than 3500 registered dealers.

If you’re after a set of wheels to get you from A to B, you may find the solution lies within an innovative peer-to-peer car sharing community.

The confidence this shows in the motor vehicle industry predicts further growth moving forward.

Used car transaction numbers grew moderately around the country, up 1.6 per cent on the previous year to date.

New car sales were also higher than September 2016 by around 1.5 per cent.

This was mainly caused by a large increase in the number of new vehicles sold into the rental vehicle market (23 per cent higher than last year).

Yourdrive.co.nz is promoting car sharing in New Zealand by connecting a database of car renters with car owners in nearby neighbourhoods.

Founder Oscar Ellison says a lot of people are moving away from car ownership as they live in more dense areas, have better access to public transport or don’t want the ongoing costs that come with owning their own vehicles. “They enjoy having the freedom to select a car they’d like to drive and renting directly from locals, whenever

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they need a car,” says Oscar.

“Whether it’s a day trip, a Christmas shopping excursion or a summer holiday getaway, there is a growing shift towards car sharing globally.”

Yourdrive also gives car owners a convenient way to make money from their vehicles when they aren’t using them.

People can search for vehicles located in areas they are travelling to, or rent from locals in their neighbourhood.

They then meet at an agreed location to hand over the

keys. Yourdrive was launched in 2015 and has more than 450 cars live on its platform.

Before joining, each driver is screened to ensure they have a valid driving licence, and a five-star review system works both ways for renters and car owners.

Cars are covered by comprehensive insurance while in use.

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Savings may be illusionary V Seator (The Weekend Sun, October 27) is trying to sell privately to save real estate fees. My son recently sold his lifestyle property. Early on he received a private offer (verbal). He obtained a valuation by a registered valuer ($750) who valued it at $10,000 above the offer. This seemed to be a fair discount as there were no agents’ fees. It then took four weeks for the buyer to put the offer in writing. The claim of being a cash buyer evaporated with a finance clause in the offer. After another week the buyer walked; they couldn’t obtain a mortgage.

Called in the local agents. They valued the property

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considerable higher than the valuer.

The property hit the market on a Thursday, Saturday he had three offers (two above asking price), the final initials were completed Monday, and also a back-up contract. Wednesday the contract went unconditional, and was settled the following Wednesday. The price obtained was $110,000 more than the private offer. Doesn’t give you much faith in valuers either.

Does my son begrudge the agents’ their fee? Heck no! So V Seator the $25,000 that you think you are going to save may be totally illusionary.

R Prince, Welcome Bay.

Poor state of road surfaces On Tuesday this week I travelled from Tauranga to Thames. It is a trip I do about every six weeks. This time I could not believe the state of the road surfaces, particularly the stretch between Waihi and Paeroa.

Pot holes all the way, real deep ones. Made it okay to Thames after several violent shakes, however on the return trip hit a couple more resulting in a front tyre blowout. Pulled over to fit the spare and was very pleased to accept an offer of help from a following motorist. Limped into Waihi and was told at a tyre centre that I was the second one today. A new tyre cost me $110 at a Tauranga Tyre centre who informed me that the road to the Kaimais was just as bad. I have not experienced such poor road surface on a main road.

Many thanks to the guy who changed my tyre.

P Turmer, Pyes Pa.

R Paterson (The Weekend Sun, November 3) finds Jacinda Ardern’s left-wing socialist, agnostic, feminist, carbon emission tax, Maori separatist, treatyist, and child poverty sympathies scary. Well she is not a socialist. Socialists believe in government control of everything. About half the population is agnostic according to the 2013 census. As a feminist she wants equitable treatment for women. So does the majority of the population. Only fools believe that climate change is not serious. She is not a Maori separatist. They want separate Maori government.

Three of the four major political parties are treatyists (supporting the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi).

The majority of voters from the recent election want child poverty removed, and if it costs money it will Such sour grapes were conveyed by correspondents be worth it. R Paterson should stop being scared of R Paterson and A Bourne (The Weekend Sun, Jacinda and go fishing.

P Dey, Welcome Bay. November 3) who are already pulling the government to pieces when it’s only been in power a week. And the National Party leader and his former ministers are still going on about how they got the most votes so should be running the country. I would suggest they all take deep breaths and sit back and wait a while before they launch their attacks. Most of us are welcoming the vigour and new direction of a changed government that has hit the country running. I’ve never in my life voted Labour, but I see the new three-party government as a breath of fresh air that deserves a chance to tackle the serious issues that the previous government neglected until some of them reached crisis point. Go for it, Jacinda, Winston, and your ministers.

M Guy, Otumoetai.

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Time for Kiwis to stand up For too long Australia has tampered with our Australasian/Anzac tie.

Australians here are welcome and still entitled to the original agreement for their citizens living/working here.

The fact that their own MPs don’t know or understand the laws they promulgated regarding their eligibility to pontificate in Canberra’s parliament speaks volumes to the world at large.

Time for Kiwis to stand up for themselves. Kiwi offers to sort the humanitarian Manus refugee problem have been wiped by the present incumbent. He doesn’t want them coming in to Oz by the New Zealand passport back door.

Easy fix – the government can deal with the Papua New Guinea authorities.

Send the Pacific Pearl (or whatever) to Manus, offer the refugees a specialised form of New Zealand passport and get them here to build/engineer/doctor. By specialised passport I refer to the UK passport variations which make you a UK passport holder and having certain British protections but you can only reside in a specified area e.g. Gibraltar/Bermuda/Monserrat. Then incumbent Turnbull’s ‘soft’ objection is met. ‘Soft’ in that he has also been reported saying that if the Yanks don’t take them then Oz might look again at Ardern’s offer.

In the fullness of time Turnbull/Dutton might find themselves in the refugees’ situation. No ‘pull the ladder up Jack, I’m alright’ then eh? Remember the kudos New Zealand got with Clark’s Tampa fix?

A Baker, Morrinsville (Abridged).

Tough love I’ve offered my services to Jacinda Ardern re the Mental Health Commission she’s setting up.

I think I’ll be able to sort out 90 per cent of the so-called ‘mental health problems’ in New Zealand.

It’s called tough love, or ‘get a life’. Some of my solutions are as follows: throw away your cell phone; get off your tablet; remove your earplugs; open your eyes; get outa bed; get washed; eat some proper food; get off prescription tabs, marijuana, cocaine, P and any other foreign substances; quit watching American sitcom crap on TV; get some real friends as opposed to virtual ones; take a jog/walk around the park every day; lose some weight; get plenty of sleep; wear boxing gloves to bed; get a job; stop moaning and groaning; develop a positive attitude; have a nice day, every day.

PS: None of the above require any taxpayer money. I’m not holding my breath! The above solutions will go down like a lead balloon, I bet.

No one wants to know.

P Kelly, Te Puna.

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Why invite problems here?

Someone should tell Jacinda, our naive PM, that on Monday’s AM Breakfast Show poll about 80 per cent of those who voted were against New Zealand taking any of the Manus Island boat people, or asylum seekers as they call themselves. They have caused no end of problems amongst themselves and for the authorities responsible for looking after them since being there, so why would we want them here?

People throughout the Western world are absolutely fed up with foreigners turning up on their shorelines expecting to be let in and be given everything that the locals have worked hard all their lives to own. Most have totally different religious and cultural views to the countries that they are trying to invade, which begs the question ‘Why do they want to come?’

With all the brutal terrorist attacks being committed around the Western world by refugees and so-called asylum seekers, why would we want to invite those sort of problems here?

M Hills, Hairini.

Help for refugees During the 80s, through church patronage, my wife and I assisted in the initial settlement of the families of 17 Vietnamese, four Russians, four Iraqis and four Czechoslovaks. None of them is now in the country. Most used it, by obtaining citizenship, as a way of moving to Australia or the US. Some made considerable use of social services with little apparent appreciation but a sense of entitlement. Charity is a laudable quality but should be exercised selectively, where genuinely needed and not as emotional balm.

B Johnson, Omokoroa.

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Asking the big questions Fraud, poverty, murder, robberies, rapes, abduction what is our society coming to? How can human beings do such things?

There’s some huge questions raised by the news of late, and questions not limited to our generation.

Our wonderful world is bent on self-destruction. Anyone observing and considering the course it is taking can only come up with this conclusion, and it’s not a good one.

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in values. The saying “whatever you sow, that will you reap,” is true. Farmers, gardeners, fruit growers, wine makers and investors know this. I think you’ll agree that over the course of a generation or two in little old New Zealand, values have been declining. They haven’t been respected, upheld, maintained or passed on to the next generation.

C S Lewis once said: “Human beings must be trained in obedience to moral intuitions almost before they are rational enough to discuss them, or they will be corrupted before the time for discussion arrives”.

It’s interesting that we already have a master manual, a guide book, a handbook, an instruction manual, a set of standard procedures to help us in these things, and which guarantee success in life!

The Bible teaches about values, it helps us understand that whatever we receive, believe and practice affects our behavior, character and eventual destiny.

Let’s come back to teaching and living by Biblical values. Then we’ll see a decline in the horror of the daily news, and live much more peaceful and enjoyable lives.

Stephen Whitwell, O2 Church, Tauranga.

Learning to pour your heart out Who do you pour out your deepest feelings to? A spouse? A best friend? A dog or a cat?

Perhaps you fear letting others know how you really feel or telling them what you really think, as it makes you too vulnerable.

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There may be hurt or betrayal from the past that holds you back. Is there someone you can turn to?

In last week’s Weekend Sun Andrew Maude wrote a wonderful article about the Psalms and how they have been refreshed and revitalised for him.

One recurring theme of the Psalms is ‘trust in God’ - even when everything seems to be unravelling and suffering is your own experience.

One Psalm has the words: ‘O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge’ and more than that, ‘unfailing love, O Lord, is yours’ (Psalm 62v8 and 12).

So whether or not you have others around you as a source of comfort, there is one whose love never changes, who you can pour out your heart to.

I invite you to do that today.

Rev Ian Pittendreigh Bethlehem Community Church

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The birth of jazz in Tauranga Tauranga is home to the longest-running the demand here for traditional jazz and the quality of older players. Bay Dixie were stuck in an jazz festival in the southern hemisphere. We Tauranga's obscure street spot last Easter but the band was superb. all know that - it might even be true.

Maybe someone noticed?

But whatever murky facts lie behind The line-up the claim, we can all be happy that every Rob Smith fronts The BBC (Bay Easter, the streets are alive with the Blues Company) and – ever the sound of music. It might even be jazz. rebel despite pushing 80 – describes I do suspect more than a his band as playing “no style few people wonder how this of jazz.” He says: “In our case, happened. Tauranga does not we will be doing a set of no appear, at first glance, to be a standards and I have made a few hotbed of jazz. Perhaps we're notes about how/where/why just undemonstrative types. jazz began. I think most people I notice the road signs which would be surprised that it's only once proudly proclaimed been with us for a little over a Tauranga as “Home of the 100 years, so that means the National Jazz Festival” have Tauranga Jazz Fest has been on long gone. There are no earth for about 50 per cent of weekly jazz nights where once that time. Not bad!” there used to be a couple, and Rob, singing and playing sax, jazz does not feature heavily will be joined by Judge Jeff Robbie Laven, Brian Geoghan amongst visiting acts at Smith on keyboards, drummer and Dave Proud.

Baycourt or elsewhere.

Jimmy Gibb, Dave Proud on So why does the National Jazz Festival happen here? trombone and Kokomo's Nigel Masters on bass.

And before I cause offence, I should mention there is His regular trumpet player is overseas so the a very good jazz jam at The Mount Social Club on the inestimable Brian Geoghan will guest. last Wednesday of every month, kicking off at 6.30pm.

Brian and Dave also play with Bay Dixie, who are Part of the reason, or quite a few parts, will feature about as good a Dixie band as currently exists in New next weekend at Hotel Armitage on Willow Street, Zealand. They also boast the superb talents of John when three of Tauranga's veteran bands perform at a Nicholson on clarinet, tuba player Hans De Bere and concert called ‘The Birth of Jazz in Tauranga’.

Robbie Levan on guitar and banjo.

Brian might also add his cornet to the Woody The beginnings…

Woodhouse Connection – a swinging mainstream trio.

Primarily, New Zealand's National Jazz Festival Woody doesn't play much these days, so it'll be a treat started and still takes place in Tauranga because many to once again hear someone who merited a full chapter years ago, in those long-distant mythical times we now in Graham Clark's comprehensive history of Tauranga call the 1960s, Tauranga boasted some of this country's music, The Right Note. finest jazz players. And many of them are still here.

Things kick off at 4pm on Sunday, November 19 There were names like Bill Hoffmeister, Ken for the amazingly generous price of $10 ($5 for Jazz Hayman, Jim Langabeer, Jack Claridge, Jan Kessel, Society members). That's got to be the best deal on jazz Cedric Sutherland and too many others to count watusi@thesun.co.nz since, oh, 1963. people who made jazz history in this country, people who toured the world with top international bands and people who made a real difference to the music.

In the late 50s they congregated in Tauranga - in 1963, they started a jazz festival.

Three bands, each with members who were part of those merry times, will play at the concert next Sunday: The Woody Woodhouse Connection, Bay Dixie and The BBC. Each deserve a full column from me – in fact pretty much every musician playing deserves a full column – but for the moment I'll just stick to the facts.

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You’ll Exit Laughing!

By the time the ladies have had a few drinks, revealed Detour Theatre's latest show, Exit Laughing, a stolen funeral urn containing Mary’s ashes and had a is described as a cross between Steel visit from the police, the night has become one Magnolias and The Golden that no-one is ever going to forget.

Who would have thought a game Girls. “The play is full of of bridge to lead to such chaos? hilarity and pathos,” “The characters are like says director Kim people we all know, but at the same time, they are full of Williamson, “with surprises,” says Kim. its raucous laughs “The audience members quickly followed are going to be nudging each other as they see their friends by delightful, The ladies are surprised by a visit represented on stage.” tender moments.”

Exit Laughing is Detour from the police. Photo: Wendy Dillon, Theatre’s final show for what has Ambient Photography.

The show, written by Paul been a very busy 2017, and they make Elliot, was the winner of the American every effort to present a range of exciting plays Association of Community Theatre 2014 each year to ensure there's something for everyone.

NewPlayFest. Since then, it has been performed “Comedy, drama, classics - we try to cover them all”, around the world. Detour Theatre is proud to be says theatre trustee Glen Morris. producing the New Zealand premiere of the comedy.

Exit Laughing runs from November 15-December 2.

The play’s mayhem begins the moment the old Bookings are available at: www.iticket.co.nz, friends arrive at Connie's house for their weekly bridge on: 0508 iTICKET and over the counter at club, where the ladies have decided to have one last Tauranga i-SITE. fling for Mary - a recently departed dear friend and For more information visit: www.detour.co.nz bridge partner.

Two orchestras in a ‘Russian Rendezvous’ Bay of Plenty Symphonia will meet the Taranaki Symphony Orchestra Flavio in a grand all-Russian concert Villani. on November 26 at Baycourt.

The two community orchestras will join forces to create a large ensemble, capable of playing some of the most magnificent music in the repertoire – which would be beyond the resources of each orchestra playing alone.

With works showcasing large string sections, triple woodwind and multiple brass and percussion, this ‘rendezvous’ will be a rare chance for Tauranga audiences to hear some great Russian masterpieces.

Tchaikovsky’s beloved first piano concerto will feature Italian soloist Flavio Villani, currently based in Auckland. Flavio is well-known to many music lovers through the 2015 documentary Crossing Rachmaninoff, which has screened on Air New Zealand flights and at many film festivals around the country.

No Russian concert would be complete without some Rachmaninov, and the

combined orchestras are thrilled to be able to present the complete version of his epic 2nd Symphony. With haunting themes, sweeping melodies and lush orchestration, interspersed with lively, triumphant and fiery passages, this symphony is one of the best.

The concert opens with a short item from the well-known Lieutenant Kijé Suite by Prokofiev.

Music Director of Bay of Plenty Symphonia, Justus Rozemond, will share the conducting with his counterpart from the Taranaki Symphony Orchestra, Adam Jasinski.

The concert is at 2pm on Sunday, November 26, at Baycourt Addison Theatre, Tauranga.

Tickets are $10 via www.ticketek.co.nz, or from the Baycourt Box Office.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to the Russian Rendezvous concert at Baycourt for one lucky reader who can tell us the title of the 2015 documentary that Flavio Villani features in?

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received

by Tuesday November 14.

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Aaron Hansen and Julie Ann Shanks will race the Altherm Window Systems NZ Championship in their boat RUSTI1.

Photo: Ian Thornton.

Bay team jet set for season A Bay of Plenty jet sprint team kicked off the season with an impressive start in Wanaka last weekend.

Aaron Hansen and Julie Ann Shanks, now in their third season together, were one of many teams who attended the event.

It marks the first round of the season for the nationwide Altherm NZ Jet Sprint Championship.

Around 2000 spectators attended the event hosted at Oxbow Adventure Aquatrack.

“We ended up fifth, but we were only 0.8 seconds behind the person who placed in third,” says Aaron.

“We’re quietly confident, we know there were a couple of corners where we were losing time, and there were seconds to be gained which would have placed us in a podium finish.

“It’s a little unfortunate the race meeting was called short due to the second accident of the day taking out the safety fence. We missed two rounds.”

The race comes after what co-driver Julie says has been a busy winter.

“There’s been a lot of developments on the engine,” she explains. “We had quite an average season last time around, which came down to engine and jet unit problems.

“One of the things we worked on was getting the rotation right earlier in the day,” says Aaron. “If you haven’t got that right in the early qualifiers it puts you in the back seat quite early on.

“The motor received quite an extensive rebuild, which involved significant replacement of performance parts to try and achieve a better end horsepower and torque result.”

He says repairs were also made on the bottom of the boat.

“We were extremely lucky this year, as we’ve managed to get the boat out a couple of times and ascertain its performance as well as some of those changes we made in the off season.

“We’re confident we’re on the right track,” he says.

“This upcoming season is going to be massive for all New Zealand competitors.

“We’ve got a huge field of boats and it’s our last chance to gauge ourselves against the rest of the competitors with the view of the Worlds event in October next year.

“It’s going to come down to consistency and finishing in the top five every round.”

Next up for the pair is an event at Wairarapa on December 2.

“We’ve got a few little things to do prior to that – a few tweaks to the engine and we’re good to go,” adds Aaron.

TAURANGA RACECOURSE 18 Nov and 15 Dec

To find out more visit theraces.co.nz

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Community invited to sing for suicide prevention A collaboration between Downtown Tauranga and the Mauao Performing Arts Centre will bring the community together this month to sing in support of suicide prevention with the launch of new initiative ‘Sing! Sing! Sing!’

Emily Macklow.

JO I N US IN AN IC ONIC EV EN T One song. Hundreds of voices. Three choir sections. Two hours to practice. One chance to sing. Live. Together. In harmony. Perfection.

Recorded. On YouTube.

It will launch on November 19, with the public invited to join together for a couple of hours to form a large scale pop-up choir performance. Those who attend will receive a lyric sheet and, under the experienced guidance of music tutor and teacher Emily Macklow, the choir will be split into sections to learn and practice the arrangement.

This will culminate in a live performance of the song that will be recorded on film and broadcast on YouTube. A surprise guest star lead vocalist and guitarist will join the choir for this special performance.

‘Sing! Sing! Sing!’ takes inspiration from the Canadian phenomenon ‘Choir! Choir! Choir!’

Local organisers Sally Cooke, of Downtown Tauranga, and Emily Macklow from Mauao Performing Arts Centre say they approached the Canadian initiative and sought their permission to style the local event on their model.

Also partnering in the event are Sun Media, The Breeze Tauranga 95.8FM, Baycourt and BOP Film, who will film and edit the event.

Emily, who has been leading the Mauao Contemporary Choir at the Mount for several years, is well acquainted with the enjoyment and benefits that come with singing in a group, while Sally Cooke hopes the initiative will be a strong, communitybuilding event.

Those who attend are asked to pay a charitable donation of $5, while children are free. Downtown Tauranga is covering all event costs, allowing all proceeds to go to the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust. ‘Sing! Sing! Sing!’ launches on Sunday, November 19, from 4-6pm at Baycourt Theatre, Downtown Tauranga. Doors open from 3.30pm.

Spaces are limited as it is a first in first served event.

For full details visit: www.downtowntauranga.co.nz/ sing-sing-sing

Pretty pottery for all Bethlehem Pottery Club will present Bayclay 2017 this weekend – the club’s 35th annual exhibition and sale of work. This prestigious and popular event is for all lovers of pottery, ceramics and sculpture.

The items on display and for sale show the artistic talent and work that takes place throughout the year from both hobby potters and professional ceramicists.

The selector, judge and guest exhibitor for this event is renowned New Zealand potter Fiona Tunnicliffe. Her skillful work is uniquely textured, distinctive and quirky.

Gold coin donation entry and a raffle will be available on the day. The exhibition will be open Friday- Sunday (November 10-12), from 10am-3pm.

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Fireworks at Fairhaven It’s one of those ‘not to be missed’ family events in Te Puke.

It’s the Thinkwater BOP Fairhaven School fireworks gala on Saturday evening (November 11), at 120 Boucher Avenue in Te Puke.

The fireworks spectacular starts as soon as it gets dark at about 8.30pm, and they’ll last around 20 minutes.

However, the gates open and the fun starts at 5pm.

It’s a whole evening of family and kid-friendly fun, with lots of exciting stalls and activities such as hoopla jars, coin roll, dart throwing, bouncy castles, face painting, spot prizes, a silent auction, white elephant, mystery envelopes, raffles and food stalls.

And it all culminates with the big Bonfire and Fireworks extravaganza.

It’s a school fundraiser, so adult entry is $6, a child aged five-to-12 is $4 and under 5s are free.

Tickets can be purchased at the school gate.

Families, extended families and friends are all invited.

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Spotlight on: Steve Laffan Born in Wellington, Steve Laffan had guitar lessons at the age of seven from 18-yearold blind tutor Miles Butcher after being inspired by Hank Marvin's 'Sasha' and Jeff Beck's 'Hi Ho Silver Lining'. He also learned to play the drums and played in high school band 'Zonk'.

played drums for Anthony Coulter at the Driver's Bar, where they opened for Apollo Steam Train. He will be joining Stephen Calvert and myself at the Mount Social Club on November 11, from 6-9pm, and again on November 12, when we play at QuarryFest.

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He has since written Steve Laffan. many original songs, and one of them, Gunpowder Man, is a dedication to Graham himself.

Other original songs include Time Machine and Changes in You. Steve lived in Australia from 19831990 and played drums in Sydney based band'Passion, who played original songs. He got to know the Emmanuel brothers, Phil and Tommy, very well, as his band's lead singer was flatting with them.

Not only is Steve a talented drummer and percussionist, but he can also play bass, rhythm and lead guitar, and is a natural at backing vocals and harmonies - a handy person to have in any band.

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When the quarry park comes alive It was once an ugly industrial scar, but now the Te Puna Quarry Park is arguably one of the prettiest natural landscapes in the region.

And on Sunday, November 12, the quarry comes alive for the annual QuarryFest – six hours of must-see entertainment for Western Bay of

Plenty green fingers, garden lovers, music fans, foodies, families and friends in the quarry ampitheatre.

QuarryFest features craft, food and plant stalls and a wide range of other products. There’s also a garage sale, entertainment in the amphitheatre and, of course, a spectacular garden setting in all its spring glory.

The third Quarryfest is the park's

main fundraiser for the year and a popular family day out, with over 2000 people turning up last year.

Entertainment this year features The Wai Taiko Japanese drummers, Bay of Plenty Pipes and Drums with Tina Peats Celtic Dancers, the Kaimai Express Bluegrass band, Acoustic Music Club, Tauranga Brass band, Cordelia Quintet and Barbershop group and Peter Clever and Singers.

A bus and a fleet of golf carts will carry people from the bottom carpark up to the event.

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QuarryFest is for green fingers, music fans, foodies, families and friends.

Puna Quarry Park QuarryFest is on Sunday, November 12, between 10am-4pm. Entry is $2 for adults and free for children under-12.

Lions scholarship up for grabs The Omokoroa and Districts Pakeke Lions Club is calling for applications for two tertiary scholarships to be awarded in 2018.

The first award is the Beryl Scott Tertiary Memorial Scholarship, which will be for $2000. The second, the Precious Family Memorial Scholarship, will be granted following the same criteria but for $1500.

Applications are sought from tertiary students who have completed at least one year’s study in subjects of their choice, at the institution of their choice, and who intend to continue their studies in their chosen field.

The awards are offered to the youth of Omokoroa, Last year’s winner who have been residents Nic Adams of the area comprising the Omokoroa Peninsula, Plummers Point, Whakamarama, Pahoia and Esdaile Road (up to and including Tim Road, but not Wainui South Road) for three years and have attended a local secondary school for at least three years.

Requests for application forms must be made by December 1, with completed applications required by December 8. Contact Marc Ulyatt on: 07 548 2474 or preferably email: marc.ulyatt@outlook.com Late applications will not be considered. A selection committee will review the applications, interview selected candidates on Saturday, January 20, 2018, determine the recipients and notify the winners.

If a large field applies then a smaller group will be selected for interview.

If you know of a student eligible for these awards, please let them know about this scholarship opportunity.

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GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT

Win a special Sunday breakfast If the idea of breakfast with your favourite jolly bearded man sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday morning, head to SunLive to win the chance to dine with the main Christmas man himself.

Bethlehem Town Centre, in partnership with SunMedia, will be hosting ‘Breakfast with Santa’ – a competition for children who want to meet the snowy hero.

On Sunday, December 10 from 8am, Columbus Coffee in Bethlehem Town Centre will host the breakfast with Santa for 20 lucky children, and Santa is travelling all the way from the North Pole for this special event.

The competition will see 10 lucky children take a friend to breakfast with the jolly Christmas fellow.

Breakfast on offer at Columbus Coffee will include breakfast pancakes, fruit salad, bacon, orange juice, hot chocolate and more.

And at the end of the breakfast, children will have the opportunity to have their parent or caregiver snap a photo of them and Santa on their own device, as well as going home with a special goody bag.

The Weekend Sun has 10 double passes to Breakfast with Santa at Bethlehem for 10 lucky readers who can tell us why they would like to have breakfast with Santa.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 28.

THE BARREL ROOM Fri 10th 7pm Les Robinson

Have a hearty breakfast with Santa.

Bringing back the Christmas spirit A Christmas event is aiming to spread more happiness and cheer through community involvement during the festive season.

GREER’S GASTRO BAR Sunday 12th 5:30pm – 8:30pm Trev & Jannine. Classic hits & popular covers duo.

Guitar & vocals.

This year there will be live performances by Avalanche City, Modern Maori quartet, the Randy Matthews band and Ruchter City Rebels.

There will also be activities, such as face painting, a carnival area, bar, Tauranga Christmas Little Big Market, in the Park, which youth area and is a not-for-profit Santa’s grotto with a charity event run by photo booth.

Little Big Events, Rachelle says they is into its sixth are working with year, with a whole More FM again, new line-up of where they will performances. be running the With just a gold campaign Full the coin donation or a Bus, which visits non-perishable food The team at Little Big Events are ready for the festive season. different businesses item and present for donations. donation to enter, “It encourages locals will be helping everyone in the out several charities, workforce to give prior to the event, which is including Women’s refugee, Homes of Hope, Tauranga Food Bank, Sharkti and Good Neighbours. really cool because the more we can get, the more we can give.

Little Big Events director Rachelle Duffy says the “We have such an active community in the event is an opportunity for the community to get Bay of Plenty, and it’s about time that we started behind several good causes. celebrating that.”

“Not being able to afford things can really make or The Tauranga Christmas in the Park event will break Christmas for some people, so knowing that you’ve given just one little family a Christmas is quite be held on Sunday, December 10, from 1-8pm at Blake Park. special,” says Rachelle.

MT RSA Fri 10th 7pm – 10pm Coopers Run Sat 11th 7pm – 10pm Helen Riley Sun 12th 4pm – 7pm Back Porch

Sat 11th 5pm Take 2

MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 10th 6:30pm Take 2 Sat 11th 6pm Out of the Woods Thur 16th 9pm Social Jam Night

Thur 16th 7pm Quiz Nite

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Saturday 11 November

Annual Book Sale Tauranga Harbour

City Lions annual book sale. Nov 11 & 12 8am-5pm. Racecourse, Cameron Rd. Lots & lots of good priced books & jigsaws.

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

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 Bethlehem Pottery Bayclay 2017 At Baycourt Exhibition Hall, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga 6:30pm-7:30pm & Sun 12th Nov 10am-3pm 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 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 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.

Genealogy Informal Group Last meeting for the year. Finger food potluck luncheon 12:30pm. Meeting 1:30pm at 92 Haukore Street, Maungatapu. Ph Sue 544 1751 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.

Weekend tickets Sat & Sun, $20, from Katikati information centre.

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589 LOL Laughter Wellness Discover the joy & health benefits of hearty laughter. 11-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui.

Koha. Call Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Miniature Railway Tauranga Open weekend at Memorial Park. Visiting locomotives from other clubs operating Saturday and Sunday 10.00am until 4.00pm

Mount Maunganui Sequence Dance

Tonight 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 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 Rusty Mannequin Pre-loved clothing sale. Top quality high fashion garments $5-$10. Well signposted at Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga. Cash only.

Sisters In Song Inachord Chorus (music show). Tonight 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 Branch NZSG Meets 2nd Saturday each month meeting room Te Puke Library 10-12noon. Mark 542 0204 Te Puke Scottish Society Dance, Sat 18th Nov 7:30-11pm. Te Puke Baptist Church. Lovely supper, great band, good programme. $7 entry. Valerie 573 7093 Top Parish Quiz Night Looking for a lot of fun, a laugh, join a team or bring your own, 7pm+ at St Georges, Gate Pa $10pp. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 JulieG@ waiapu.com The Sociables 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 The Way Messianic Meetings 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 Tye Park Fireworks Extravaganza Sat 2nd Dec. Combining the annual fiesta with a big bang! Music, kid’s activities, market & food stalls, rides, bouncy castles & much more. Gold coin entry.

More info on www.facebook.com/WelcomeBayCommunityCentre Village Garage Sale Victoria Hall SH2, Waikino, Saturday, today from 9am. Bric a brac, clothes, old china, furniture and lots more. A community hall fund raiser.

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

WANTED Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles

For Mount Lions & Lioness Clubs Book Fair. Drop-off points or collection ph Pip 543 2175 or Stella 575 0685 or text details to 021 033 0795 ZEE MARKET Come along Saturday & visit our ever growing Market in Elizabeth St. Huge arrangement of stalls from Food, Home decor to Plants. 10-2pm

Sunday 12 November

Art on the Strand 9am-4pm On The Strand, Tauranga. Original Art for Sale Tauranga Society of Artists Inc Bible Seminar Sunday 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: “Adam-his life in the garden of Eden” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 5430504

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-The-Lakes-2017 Fire and Ice Historic Village Market Every 1st & 3rd Sunday monthly 8-12noon. Wet or fine. Inquiries: hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project.

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 Every 3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Enquiries to Pat 07 533 2687 or Fennis 0274 282 862 Miniature Railway Tauranga Open weekend at Memorial Park. Visiting locomotives from other clubs operating Saturday and Sunday 10.00am until 4.00pm NZDA BOP Range Day 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.

Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 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 Te Puna Quarry Park, 10am-4pm. $2 per adult donation (proceeds to Te Puna Quarry Park) Entertainment all day. A Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions project

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Graham 572 5419 Sing Sing Sing Join us in an iconic event. One song. Hundreds of voices. Nov 19 4-6pm.

Addison Theatre, Baycourt. Doors open at 3:30pm. Entry $5. Kids free. Proceeds to Life Matters charity. See www.eventfinda.co.nz for more info.

Taoist Tai Chi 6 Week Introductory Class starts 5 November. 15 Koromiko Street, Judea, Tauranga. 9:30-11am Sundays. More info 578 6193 Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Will meet at 1pm, Baycourt Theatre. This will include the AGM at 3pm. Hear & play

the Mighty Wurlitzer. All welcome. Ph 552 0243 Tauranga Theosophical Society Join us for a documentary “Inside Out - The Science of Ayurveda” 2pm Tauranga Yoga Centre. All welcome, gold coin donation.

Monday 13 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 Aglow Mt Maunganui Bunty Bunce will bring a challenging word to encourage women to go further than they’ve gone before. Tonight 7pm, St Andrews Church, Mt Maunganui.

Atrial Fibrillation - All Welcome Heart Foundation & Rachel Hall, cardiac nurse specialist are holding interactive session about AF treatments. Tauranga Citz Club at 4pm. Ph 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 9:15am10:15am 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). 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.

Papamoa Genealogy Branch Meet in

Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre 9:30am-2pm. Small door charge.

Coffee & tea provided. Bring your own lunch. Ph Kate 929 7884 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 Plunket Car Seat Clinic Is your baby’s car seat safely installed? 471 Devonport Road, Tauranga. Monday & Thursday 10am-2pm. Ph 578 7813 no appointment necessary.

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 Teddy Bears’ Picnic Diabetes Help & IDF Ambassador Emily Wilson at Yatton Park, 3:30pm today to learn about the differences between Type 1 & 2 diabetes.

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 Zonta Tauranga Championing Women’s Causes welcomes you to meet others likeminded. Great speakers, a fabulous meal & fun at Tauranga Club.

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Every 2nd Monday 5.30pm. Call Suzy 021 2665 044

Tuesday 14 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 EFT & Meditation Circle Today 6-7pm Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd. Bookings 0204 494 477 or whispshop@gmail.com Falun Dafa Free Classes 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 Greerton Lions Club Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6pm at Fairway Lounge, Tauranga Racecourse. Ph Bill 543 4424 or Alison 543 4928 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 Junction Coffee & Chat Junction Coffee & Chat 10am-12pm St James Church, Greerton, Tauranga. Come & meet others for support & friendship.

For details call Junction 543 3010 Ladies Exercise With Dance

Burn calories with weights, floor work, dance 9:3010:30am St Columba Church 502 Otumoetai Rd Cherrywood. First class free. Gloria 021 139 2448 Fitness League

Meditation & Mindfulness Class

All levels welcome. Bay Health Clinic, 6pm - 7pm. Max 5 participants. Bookings essential. Ph Chatelle Jeram on 021 647 205 or chatelle.jeram@gmail. com Michael Houstoun Pianist Tonight 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.

Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult Midweek Tennis Tuesdays & Thursdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 9am. Enquiries Pam 570 0302 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or family members/friends have a problem with over or under eating?

Meet Tue & Fri Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186 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 Pilates Classes 11:15-12:15 at Arataki Community Centre. $12 per class.

Claudia 021 192 7706 Plunket Car Seat Clinic Is your baby’s car seat safely installed? 13 Queen Street, Te Puke. 3rd Tuesday each month 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary.

Scrabble Tauranga Scrabble Club 8:50am 3 games $3 Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph. 544 8372 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 3:30pm6pm. Faye 543 3280 Tai Chi Otumoetai Sports Club Fergusson Park 1:30-2:30 $8 Suitable for beginners to advanced. Beautiful surroundings, friendly group, all welcome.

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

Kay 021 668 468

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Documentary. The Universe’s biggest blasts. Also the Foucault Pendulum proving in the 1860’s that the earth rotates. How? Tga Observatory Fergusson Park 7:30

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm & 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street. Ph Helen 0274 177 581 Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Meeting 7:30pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. All welcome. Presentation

by Terry. Delores Cannon, New Age Shaman. Door $4. Ph Ian 544 2811 Welcome Bay Lions Welcome Bay Lions meet every second & fourth Tuesday of the month at Greenwood Park. All welcome. Please Ph 544 8625 Yoga for Introspection Improve your emotional, mental & physical wellbeing. Tuesdays, 11-12noon at Omanawa Hall. Contact Chatelle on 021 647 205 or chatelle.jeram@gmail.com

Wednesday 15 November

Age Concern Walking Group Historic

Village Ph 578 2631

Bolivia Card Game Every Wednesday 1-4pm Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. Entry $3 includes refreshments. Beginners welcome. Marie 573 9219 Bowls Indoor Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45pm. For info Ph Ernie & Nancy 575 4650 Cards (Cribbage) Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Ph Michael 562 0517 Community Bible Study Int’l

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on The Book of Genesis until 22nd Nov. Julie 552 4068 Easy Dance Tuition Basic Ballroom, Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot. Modern Sequence. Beginners welcome. $5 St Johns Hall, Bureta Rd. 7pm.

Ph 576 2403

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

10:45-11:45am. Held rain or shine, not during school holidays. Qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Free Digital Skills Seminar Tools for Communicating. At Papamoa Library. 6-7pm. Ask questions & learn tips & tricks. Register at Library or Ph 577 7085 Free EFT Taster Sessions Learn EFT for releasing mental blocks, stress, fear.

Free 1-to-1 taster sessions, Bay Health Clinic, 5-7pm. Bookings: Chatelle Jeram 021 647 205 or chatelle.jeram@ gmail.com Friends of the Library Papamoa Library Book Group meets at 10am.

Theme this month - Teen Reads. All welcome. Ph Linda 575 7861

Heart Foundation Walking Group

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 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch. 1-3pm Upstairs, Graced Opp Shop, cnr 11th Ave & Christopher St. Inquiries 0211100878.

No charge, all ages welcome, www. healingrooms.co.nz Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Kiwi Toasters Toastmasters 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 Live Comedy Show Seasons Greetings - 22 Nov-9 Dec. Written Alan Ayckbourn, Directed by Julie Lankshear.

Tickets on sale now. Book online iticket.co.nz no booking fees. Ph free 0508 484 253

Meditation - Free Classes Wednesdays 7:30pm at Bellevue. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find peace, the joy of life, pure knowledge.

Mount Maunganui Lioness Club

Meetings 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. Meet new friends & enjoy community services & social activities Ph Christine 575 2144 Mt Healing & Spiritual Meets Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd 7:30pm start. Door charge $3.

Tonight’s guest speaker Helen Anderson - “Mediumship”. Enquiries phone Janet 027 264 0226

Mt. Maunganui Menz Shed

Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am at 6/45 Aviation Ave. New members welcome.

See www.menzshed.org.nz or ph Keith Dickson 021 0259 6454 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 Seasons Greetings Live comedy show at 16th Ave Theatre. 22 Nov-9 Dec. Written by Alan Ayckbourn, Directed by Julie Lankshear. Tickets on sale now. Bookings iTicket.co.nz or phone 0508 484 253 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 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.

Tai Chi Tai Chi Community class Wed during school terms.

Bethlehem Hall 1-2pm Qualified Tutor Trish 021482842 communitytaichinz@gmail.com Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Meets EVERY Wednesday at the Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm 7:30pm9:30pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 219 7740

TePuke Spiritual/Healing Centre

Next meeting will be 22nd November and the last meeting for the year

Toastmasters City Early Start

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

Thursday 16 November

A Place to Bee 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.

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 Counselling 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. 9am-2.30pm. For a friendly social day at Arataki Community Centre Bayfair. Ph Jan 021 062 3660 Forest & Bird Walk Otanewainuku mountain & Rimu walk- grade moderate - meet Kulim Park 8:45 am. $8.

Leader: Beverley Ph 578 2879 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 Tonight 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 7:309:30pm. 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 LOL Laughter Wellness Laughter is as natural as breathing. New summer timeslot 6:30-7:15pm.

Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair, Mt Maunganui. Koha. Call Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com 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 Mount Papamoa Coffee Group Junction Coffee & Chat 1-2pm Papamoa MacDonalds. Come & meet others for support & friendship.

For details call Junction 543 3010 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 Cake Decorators Guild Come join us. Third Thursday each month except December. 7.30pm @ The Lyceum Club, 68 First Ave. Tauranga. All welcome. Details on our Facebook page.

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 17 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 Kelvin Cruickshank - LIVE! Tonight at 7pm. Medium. Addison Theatre. For details www.baycourt.co.nz Singers Wanted Ladies Singing Group. Meet at TePuke Lyceum Club. 10am. Ph Bev 573 4943

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On November 7 the Rotary Club of Tauranga – Te Papa held their annual Melbourne Cup charity luncheon at the ASB Arena as a fundraiser for Cure Kids and Alzheimers Tauranga/Bay of Plenty. Attendees were treated to a day of delicious food, drink and merriment.

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bayfair GARAGE SALE SUNDAY 12th at 73b Gloucester Road, Bayfair.

Household items, garden and kitchenware. No sale before 8am. All MUST go!

greerton 6 DEVON ST Saturday 8am (no earlier). Range of women’s clothing, general houseware, kitchenware, art work, furniture & garden items.

judea 19 AMBER CRESCENT Saturday 8am-11:30. Huge car boot sale in the church carpark.

Bargains galore! Something for everyone!

mt maunganui 33 NEWTON STREET, Monster garage sale Saturday 11th. 7am start, lots of goodies. Gold coin corner.

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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 I CALL ON the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.

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cars for sale 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.

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gardening 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 HANDYMAN HOME AND GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal, affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591 PEA STRAW conventional bales, approx 12kg, for sale & delivery. Ph Graham 027 838 7741 or email graham@ thepeastrawboys.com.

health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

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

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

house sitter 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 & would love to hear from you. Phone Dan 07 578 0030 or dansheridan@me.com

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

lost & found FOUND KITTENS VARIOUS places various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Te Puke Area, Ref: 106096 Found Adult Male Red Eared Terrapin, Bellevue Area, Ref: 106114 Found Black/White Female Cat, Oropi Area, Ref: 92749 Found Black Female Cat, Greerton Area, Ref: 106269

personal CHRISTIAN WIDOWER, early 70s would like to meet nice, attractive Christian lady for friendship, love, marriage. N/S, N/D, single or widowed. Ph 07 5336206

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

trades & services 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 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 PLASTERER A1 TRADESMAN with 30 yrs experience. Quality finish with friendly, reliable service. I specialise in interior walls & ceilings with no job too small. Strip your own wallpaper and I will skim your walls ready for a modern paint finish. Repair cracked walls & ceilings using proven carbon-fibre technology.

Call Murray now for an obligation free quote 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

transport

venues

FOR OUT OF TOWN appointments, call Driving Miss Daisy on 0800 363 000. Our friendly, experienced drivers will get you there safely and on time.

Registered ACC provider.

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION NOW. No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz

travel & tours “AAA” (Tour 1) WHITE ISLAND SCENIC FLIGHT & LUNCH (Tour 2) South Island Autumn Colours Tour + Main Highlights.

(Tour 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.

NEW ZEALAND FLOWER & Garden Show, Auckland.

Friday 1st Dec. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this wonderful display. A few seats left. Special small group tour. Ph Patrick, Tauranga Scenic Tours 543 5435 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 3 Days & 2 Nights. INCLUDES-Free 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

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

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