The Weekend Sun 24 November 2017

24 November 2017, Issue 883

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Leaving town p5

Fuzzy festive floats

Get sconed p11

Love and war p36

The large bearded man with the white whiskers and the red suit is still hunkered down in his North Pole grotto, making and wrapping the Christmas delights. Thousands of kilometres away, at the other end of the world right here in Tauranga, Richard Parker and his apprentice are

building a float so when Santa does his whirlwind pre-Christmas promotional tour, he will have something to ride on in the Trustpower Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2. It’s one of Tauranga‘s magical moments - thousands of excited and expectant kids turn

out to see Santa and a retinue of cartoon and movie characters gracing the other floats. The Trustpower Christmas Parade is a sure sign that the season of goodwill to all men is upon us.

Read all about it on pg 45. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Bottom feeders, top entertainers Prospects for keen local anglers have been boosted with trout releases to help fire up the fishing for the summer and seasons ahead.

Fish & Game officers have restocked Lake McLaren and the Ruahihi Canal with fresh, hungry and gullible trout. Great news for families of the region to snag a licence for some fishy fun, and a great way to introduce kids to sustainable fishing and enjoy lakeside activities in the holidays.

As a casual freshwater fisherman and even more casual weekly column writer, I can’t help but be amused by the parallels between fishing and politics.

The halls of power have been restocked with a whole new load of hapless, naive guppies who just can’t keep their mouths shut when they should.

For a column writer, having these politicians on deck is so refreshing and rewarding. After nine years of the same old species targeted for political comment, it was becoming harder and harder to focus on oddball behaviour for satire to entertain my loyal page two readers.

There’s only so much fun you can extract from a prospering economy, tax cuts, record low unemployment, great trade deals, stable government... and all those other notable achievements.

Cringe moments

In fact, one of the criticisms I have of the former National lot is that they were so busy achieving, it was almost boring. When a Prime Minister’s most cringeful moments are mincing on the catwalk and a botched threeway handshake, you know that material is running horribly short and it might be time to cast further afield for inspiration.

But low and behold, patience paid off.

If an angler is patient enough, a dumb fish will eventually swim by. In this case, a whole school. The sign on the sounder is going off the scale!

It all changed with the formation of the Losers’ Coalition or, as I prefer to call it, The Coagulation, because these strange bedfellows clung together in a non-cohesive blob, rather than uniting under common

natural aims and objectives.

In fact, so many of the Three-Headed Coagulation’s political dreams are polls apart, you have to wonder how they are ever going to find any acceptable compromising ground. But hey, that’s going to make it even more interesting.

Especially from the point of view of a weekly column writer.

Wily old moocher

Particularly fruitful is the return to the spotlight of Winston Peters. Now there’s a colourful, rare species that’s difficult to bait and puts up a grand fight.

Not only that, but while the rest of the country got angsty about who would form a coagulation, he calmly went... fishing.

It’s an odd bag, then, with that wily old moocher calling the shots from the seven percent weedline, while the rest of the ragtag government coagulation have a feeding frenzy on the plentiful taxpayers’ burley bomb of cash.

Some are blissfully unaware of the fish-hooks potentially waiting in every tantalising mouthful.

Not only are these newbies easy pickings for a column writer with a shiny lure, but some seem to have the three second memory of a goldfish. They’re promising the earth one minute, changing their mind the next.

They really are plunging the depths of the public’s patience, with some of the double talk and failed promises that are already surfacing.

Foul hooked

And to continue the fishing analogy, here’s the Pike example. The mine, not the fish.

That’s right folks, this week we’re reeling in the Minister of Maybe Almost Certainly Let’s Do This Go Back Into The Mine But Only if We Are Allowed, Mr Little.

“We’ll be into the mine by Christmas,” was

the naïvely confident stance from Minister DoLittle. Making it sound as easy as climbing down a chimney like Santa.

Only a matter of days later, and that bold promise, to go where no living man has gone for seven years, has suddenly been pushed out to March then beyond... but only if the mine safety experts say it’s okay.

Which, from what I can tell as a casual observer of the news and occasional fishing bloke, is exactly the same line cast by National’s Gerry Brownlee with his policy on mine re-entry (except looking at the two side by side, I fancy Little’s chances better of actually fitting in there).

So in the space of a week we’ve gone from Labour’s bold election promise to rock back into Pike, to what now looks like a load of empty talk. Not surprising that a lot of voters are feeling shafted over this.

All fishermen lie

In other issues of The Coagulation, some commentators are suggesting the Prime Minister has been lying like a flatfish.

Not just about anyone, but involving the President of the United States, Mr Trump, no less.

On the world stage Ms Ardern has managed to become embroiled in a questionable tale about Trump supposedly thinking she was wife of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

She faced some fierce and fair questioning from Jack Mack Tame, angling for some straight answers on the television and he still didn’t get to the bottom of it.

Now I’m not sure what Ardern’s partner, fishing guide Clarke Gayford, thinks of all this, but it plays neatly into our fish theme.

If if this circus doesn’t surpass a bungled handshake, I don’t know what does.

Tag and release

I have some great advice for the new Coagulation Government: Carry on just like you are! This is satire writer’s gold! You might be stuffing up the country in the meantime, but the entertainment value is unsurpassed.

As entertainment providers, you rock.

You’re providing so much more raw material for it than your predecessors.

Thanks for nothing, National.

And the faster I can spin out these lines, thanks to your inspirations, the sooner I can get back on the water. Tight lines. brian@thesun.co.nz Rogers Rabbits, blogger on facebook.

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Vote in favour of Maori wards

Mayor Garry Webber with Tauranga Moana/Te Arawa ki Takutai Partnership Forum co-chair Reon Tuanau.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council voted to establish one or more Maori wards on Tuesday – but the decision was not unanimous, and may not even come to fruition.

Te Puke/Maketu ward councillor Mike Lally is firmly against the proposal, pointing out that despite Whakatane District Council's recent vote in favour of Maori wards, 70 per cent of Whakatane electors voted against them in a 2007 poll.

“I have sat on the council when two Maori were elected from Maketu and Waihi Beach, and that was based on their ability,” says Mike. “Maori wards are divisive. No one I have spoken to supports them.”

Fellow Te Puke/Maketu ward councillor Kevin Marsh is also against Maori wards, saying he has Maori and non-Maori grandchildren, and could not vote to give some of them more rights than the others.

Kaimai ward councillor Margaret Murray-Benge has also voiced her opposition to the proposal.

“I will never, ever introduce an apartheid system, which I believe Maori wards are.”

Other councillors then spoke in favour of the proposal, including several who admitted to being opposed to Maori wards in the past, but had since changed their minds.

Mayor Garry Webber says the Western Bay of Plenty District's constituency has one of the highest

percentages of Maori among local authorities in New Zealand. “We have 11 iwi and 74 hapu within our rohe, and while no representation system is perfect, it needs to represent the people it affects.

“This bold step by the council recognises this and paves the way for fairer representation.”

The council must publicly notify its decision by November 30, 2017. If five per cent or more of the district's electors demand a poll, the issue will be determined by a public poll.

A demand for a poll must be received by February 21, 2018 and a poll held by May 21, 2018.

If there is no demand for a poll, the council's decision is final.

However, Margaret says she will be seeking to have a poll on the issue. Mike also says several electors he's spoken to are planning to petition for a poll.

The final number of Maori wards in the Western Bay of Plenty (one or two) will be determined during next year's representation review process.

If Maori wards are established they must remain for two triennial elections.

Only those on the Maori roll may vote in a Maori ward, and are in fact obliged to, if a Maori ward is created – they cannot vote in a general ward instead.

However, anyone of any ethnicity (or indeed, place of residence) may stand in a Maori ward, provided two electors within the ward nominate them, and they are a New Zealand citizen.

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Council looking at begging bylaw Tauranga City Council’s decision to examine a bylaw designed to deal with sleeping rough and begging in the city centre has been described as a “step towards dealing with a situation many people are concerned about,” claim councillors.

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Call for passenger trains Using existing rail corridors for commuter transport is being suggested by Tauranga architect Mark Wassung as a way of reducing traffic congestion on the city’s roads.

Existing rail connects the CBD, Baypark, Bayfair, the Airport and the harbour on both sides, including the cruise ship berths at the Port, says Mark.

The Mount and beach areas could be served by a Terminus Station created in the Blake Park area.

Platforms could be built and gravel parking areas created to reduce civil engineering and building costs in the early stages of the development. “Later these could be improved and upgraded with increasing usage,” says Mark.

Crackdown on freedom camping Daily monitoring of freedom camping spots across the Western Bay will begin in midDecember and extend until early February, 2018.

Weekend monitoring started at Waihi Beach over Labour Weekend but will increase to daily monitoring from December 15 until February 5.

First Security has been contracted by Western Bay of Plenty District Council to carry out mobile patrols to ensure campers are complying with Council's Freedom Camping Bylaw.

This is the second year First Security has monitored freedom campers in the district.

Under Council's bylaw, only campers who have a self-contained vehicle can lawfully park in freedom camping areas.

But protestor Kevin England doesn’t see it like that – so much so that he shouted that councillors “should be ashamed of themselves” from the back of the chamber earlier this week.

If a bylaw does eventuate from the staff report called for before the end of the month, councillors say it will be in addition to other measures already under way.

The People’s Project, a collaborative project working successfully in Hamilton, is about to be established in Tauranga.

Its focus has been to move vulnerable people into appropriate housing and immediately provide access to the services they need to address the issues that led to their homelessness.

Councillor Terry Molloy’s notice of motion, directing staff to look into a bylaw banning begging and rough sleeping and to report back to council, was carried this week.

However, several councillors stated they will not vote for such a bylaw.

Terry himself says the homeless may be removed from the CBD by an agency other than his bylaw.

“We have a major project that is coming to Tauranga in the next month or two and they will be concentrating on housing the homeless, providing a wrap-around service,” he says.

“I believe once this organisation comes in and starts to provide that service after Christmas, it will move most of the pressure off our streets and it will make enforcing the bylaw not quite as important as it might otherwise be.”

Nova’s really very reasonable Christmas wish They come, they see, they like – but they haven’t been moved sufficiently to take the next crucial next step. Not yet.

Would-be dog owners haven’t scooped up Nova from her pen at the Tauranga SPCA and taken her home to love.

“There has been interest,” says SPCA officer Kristel after the “intelligent, active, soft, sweet and sensitive” Nova featured in the Weekend Sun. “But no confirmed adoption.” Not yet.

Her SPCA resumé describes her as a beautiful, very proud, energetic, sevenmonth-old girl waiting for the perfect family. She knows how to sit, and responds well to positive, treat-based training. She absolutely loves to go on walks and will benefit from an active lifestyle. Nova has loads of energy and absolutely love the

Mount rider dominates again Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper was the fastest out of the gate at Tuakau last weekend.

The 34-year-old national MX1 champion showed once again why he has ‘No.1’ emblazoned on his Honda CRF450 bike, with some faultless riding leading to three convincing MX1 class wins on Sunday.

Kiwi international Cooper barely broke a sweat as he drove home his advantage, and crossed the finish line a long way in front of the three runners-up on Sunday.

Kaimai crash victim named Police have released the name of the man killed in a crash on State Highway 29 on the Kaimai Ranges early last Friday morning.

He was Ahmed Shariff, 37 years old, of Cambridge.

A spokesperson said: “Police's thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”

The Serious Crash Unit investigation into the crash is ongoing.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Great thinking’ posted by Nztoffee on the story ‘Call for Tauranga passenger trains’: “This is definitely something that should be considered. It will be interesting to see the level of service that could be provided without impacting the freight traffic too much.

“However, passenger services will need to have priority as they must run to a strict timetable for people to trust and use them.”

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Nova got her name from an SPCA volunteer “because she shines as bright as a star.” And the Sun got involved when editorial staff fell for Nova’s little white and wet snout with a brindle head when she appeared in the SPCA Pet of the Week section of the paper.

The week Nova graced the Sun a woman expressed interest. But it didn’t happen.

She changed her mind and Nova was back up for adoption. “Poor Nova,” says Kristel. But now there is new hope. “We have two families who are now interested, however they cannot take her until December. So if it is meant to be, it is meant to be.”

Fingers and paws are crossed at the SPCA that someone comes in before Christmas so she can spend it with a loving family.

To know Nova is to love her, so message: info@taurangaspca.co.nz to meet her.

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Tauranga’s top traffic cop Ian Campion is heading back to Bougainville.

As Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager, Senior Sergeant Ian Campion has seen a lot during his 13 years based in Tauranga.

He’ll be most familiar to Weekend Sun readers as the face of stories promoting road safety in the region, but on Boxing Day Ian will be flying out for a 12-month deployment to Bougainville.

“I’m fortunate enough to have been selected to work in an advisory role to Bougainville Police Service as part of the Bougainville Community Policing Project,” says Ian The project involves members of the New Zealand Police mentoring and coaching their Bougainville counterparts, as well as assisting in the recruitment and training of community auxiliary police who serve in isolated villages.

They won’t, however, have any policing powers.

“It’s about building up the capacity of the Bougainville Police Service and ensuring there is sustainability.”

This will be Ian’s third deployment, after assisting

traffic police on the island for four-and-a-half months in 2010, and a six-month stint advising the northern regional commander in 2011.

“I thoroughly enjoyed both of my previous deployments, and being in that type of role,” says Ian, who adds that next year’s longer deployment will allow him to build stronger relationships with the people he is working with.

After his deployment is finished, Ian won’t be returning to his current role, so there will be a new road policing manager for the region.

But Ian says he’s quite ready for Bougainville, and feels at ease there both with the climate and culturally, despite a volatile history that saw a civil war fought on the island for much of the 1990s.

He was born in the UK, but moved to Malawi with his parents at the age of one, where he grew up. He began his policing career in Rhodesia in the 1970s, during the Bush War, in which the Rhodesian government fought guerrilla terrorists under the command of Robert Mugabe.

“It was a very memorable time – a real adventure.”

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Tauranga’s beggar ban bylaw A collaborative approach to addressing homelessness, which has successfully removed most rough sleepers from Hamilton streets over the last two years, will soon begin operating in Tauranga.

The People's Project saw almost all rough sleepers removed from Hamilton streets and assisted and housed more than 800 individuals and families.

Tauranga councillors say a similar project is about to begin operating here.

The issue was discussed by council this week following Councillor Terry Molloy’s notice of motion seeking to ban begging and rough sleeping from the city’s central business district.

Calls for sugar labelling Consumer NZ and the New Zealand Dental Association are asking the government to back new rules for the labelling of added sugars in food and drinks.

Added sugar labelling was to be discussed at the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation held in Australia this week.

Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin says regulations don’t require manufacturers to show the amount of added sugars in their products, making it difficult for consumers to know how much is in their food.

Overconsumption of sugar presents a number of serious health risks including obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.

Navy aids search for boatie The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Taupo was deployed this week to help in the search for a missing boatie off the coast of Waihi Beach.

Police say the 24-year-old man was one of three people on-board a dinghy that overturned when it hit a wave on the Bowentown Bar at around 8pm on Monday.

A 28-year-old man and a 10-year-old child were washed ashore and treated by ambulance staff after they were found by a local fisherman.

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter, Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, Police Eagle helicopter, Coastguard and surf lifesaving teams were also called to assist with the search.

Funding boost for students The government is introducing a $50 a week boost to both student allowances and loan entitlements for living costs, making the first year of tertiary education fees-free from January 1, 2018.

The decision is expected to make more than 130,000 students $50 a week better off.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins says students and their families have told government that cost is a real barrier to taking on tertiary study.

“Improving affordability and access to tertiary education and training will improve opportunities both for our young people and for adult learners who have previously been deterred from taking on tertiary study and training because of cost.”

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Learning with bangs and explosions For someone who used to be painfully shy and afraid of public speaking, scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, has certainly overcome her fears via her live science shows for children.

Nanogirl Live! In Engineering Magic is coming to Tauranga’s Baycourt on December 12, with all new experiments and explosions, giant sparks, fireballs and a real life bed of nails.

Michelle is passionate about sharing her views that science doesn’t have to happen in a classroom at school, and that science is everywhere and for everyone.

In 2014 she won both the Prime Minister’s and New Zealand Association of Scientists’ Science Communications Awards. And because she also believes that access to science education and entertainment should be affordable, Nanogirl Labs has made some A Reserve seats available for each live show for just $15, which can be accessed using the promotional code ‘Science4All’ when

Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, will be bringing her explosive live science show to Tauranga on December 12. purchasing. Customers can also purchase ‘Pay it Forward’ tickets which will be gifted to young people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.

Michelle is a senior lecturer in chemical and material engineering at Auckland University, and an associate investigator at

the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.

Nanogirl Live! In Engineering Magic will be at Baycourt on Tuesday, December 12 with shows at 5pm and 7pm.

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Developing better cycle confidence in Katikati Katikati cyclists looking to boost their cycling skills and confidence can attend a free workshop, hosted by the Cycling Action Network’s Share the Road campaign, on November 26.

Professional facilitators will offer advice on how to keep control of your bike, riding to be seen, choosing safe routes and dealing with heavy vehicles.

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It will start with a classroom discussion before continuing with a view of the road from a heavy vehicle driver's perspective.

Some bike control drills will also be demonstrated as well as a brief ride on quiet local streets before a light afternoon tea back in the classroom.

The courses are industry-leading and approved by the NZTA. All you need is your own bike, a helmet and clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

Anyone of driving-licence age is welcome.

To register for the workshop, go to: Facebook/Cycling Confidence Workshop.

Festive season underway If you need a little something to get into the Christmas spirit, Scholars Pro Musica chamber choir is holding an Advent Procession Carol Service at St Peter’s Anglican Church in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. The famous service from King’s College at Cambridge University features beautiful choral works and will complement the Scholars’ Nine Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday, December 17.

The Advent Procession Carol Service will be at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Road, Mount Maunganui from 7-8.30pm on Sunday, November 26. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Minimising waste at home

If you’re looking for ways to minimise waste at home, Katikati’s Kate Meads – aka ‘The Nappy Lady’ – has some advice on how to go from being a master waste producer to a more conscious consumer.

Kate’s Waste Free Parenting Workshop covers how to reduce waste at home, an introduction to modern waste minimising household products, and learning about the impact your choices will have on future generations. The workshop is targeted mainly at parents, but is open to anyone.

The workshop is at the Bethlehem Hall, 230a State Highway 2 on Thursday, November 23 from 6-8.30pm. Tickets are $25 per adult or couple and include a $100 goodie bag of waste minimisation products. Buy tickets at: www.eventfinda.co.nz

Drop in to see Art About in town Budding child artists are invited to head to Tauranga Art Gallery on November 25 to create some art inspired by current exhibitions by Jae Kang, Bob Jahnke and Richard Maloy.

The Art About drop-in session will involve participants aged three and over creating three small artworks.The event will be held at Tauranga Art Gallery on the corner of Wharf and Willow Streets on Saturday 25 November from 10am-noon. Cost is $2 per participant, and booking is not required.

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An electronic eye on meth It’s a crisis that’s been likened to the Rena, but more toxic.

It’s the methamphetamine problem, and one which Matua Parkinson, a Western Bay of Plenty District Health Board member and former Maori All Black and New Zealand sevens star, has turned his attention to.

He and an entrepreneurial mate have come up with an electronic device which will alert owners or managers of rental properties when it detects methamphetamine precursors in a house.

“Methamphetamine is evil stuff – a scourge - and we’ll do anything we can to help,” explains Matua.

The P Alert alarm is about the size of a mobile phone, but twice as thick.

“P cooks need a power source and a water source, so the P Alert alarm would be hidden in the kitchen, the laundry or garage of a house which has been let or rented.”

If it senses the precursors, the nasty stuff,

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then it sends a message to the desired telephone number. “Then the best course of action is pretty much 111 – ring the police.

“They know about the P Alert and are supportive.”

The idea was born out of a boxing match. “I was training for a fight in Te Awamutu. Jamie Hanson’s a bit of an entrepreneur and we were chatting about world things and we decided we should make it hard for the P cooks.”

A few months later he had the prototype for the P Alert. “He asked me to get involved because he needed a good-looking face to market it.”

He jokes about a serious problem, but he says the P Alert has already had a hit. “There are privacy issues, but it was copybook stuff. A Tauranga person had let their house for a week and cash was paid up front, which was a bit funny and a bit suspicious. The people were in there for two days when the P Alert messaged me and the property manager. By the time I rang police they were already on their way.”

The device costs $599.

“That’s a relatively small cost to help protect a rental investment of at least $300,000.

“And people don’t want to let their homes over summers only to return to a place contaminated with methamphetamine.”

Apparently close to 300 devices have already been installed in Bay of Plenty houses.

New ‘tag on, tag off’ bus system Passenger bus users will soon benefit from the implementation of a Regional Integrated Ticketing System.

Horizons, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, Nelson, Otago and Invercargill Regional and Unitary Councils have joined together in a consortium to introduce the new cross-boundary ticketing system which will replace the current ageing technology.

Similar to other electronic card systems in larger metropolitan

centres, RITS will allow passengers to check and top-up their balances online. Passengers will be able to travel on bus services provided by the nine regions who are installing the system on one card.

RITS will be in place for five years while allowing for procurement of a nationwide, long-term solution for public transport ticketing and payments.

The ‘tag on, tag off’ technology should be available on all regional bus services by mid-2018.

The former rugby star tackling the P epidemic – Matua Parkinson with his P Alert.

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Challenging council on elder housing Tauranga City Council’s plan to sell off its elder housing is being challenged by a Mount Maunganui man who says the decision is illegal.

Anthony Elisara blames the decision on bad information provided in the New Zealand Housing Foundation report on which councillors based their decision to sell the city’s pensioner flats.

The Local Government Act requires council to examine the effectiveness of the current cost of around $1m each year. “This was not done,” says Anthony, speaking during the public forum section of Tuesday’s council meeting.

The law – as he reads it – doesn’t allow council to discharge its governance.

“The working group set up to discuss the issue is defective and unbalanced,” claims Anthony.

“It fails to include an advocate for development and investment in elder community housing.”

The working group instead has an advocate from a community housing provider, The New Zealand Housing Foundation, which is recommending the council sell its 256 pensioner flats to a community housing provider.

“New Zealand Housing Foundation is a community housing provider,” says Anthony.

“Tauranga City Council has asked a CHP for advice and, not surprisingly, the advice is to sell it to a CHP.” He’s asking council to reject the report and send it back to the Community and Culture Committee.

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“The council should never have gone to the NZHF,” says Anthony. “It should have sought advice from BERL or some other disinterested party.”

Tauranga City Council can achieve market rents by renting the next available units to CHPs at market rent and allow them to sublet to IRRS tenants.

It is a simple arrangement that operates elsewhere in New Zealand.

“Given a turnover of up to 30 units per annum, there is an opportunity for significant and immediate lift in income,” says Anthony.

He also provided a spreadsheet for councillors.

Merivale centre takes another step forward Merivale’s new community centre has passed the next step in its long development process, with council support conditionally promised - if it survives the Long Term Plan discussion process.

Replacing the ageing Merivale Community Centre is a process that

has taken at least five years so far, but with plans now approved and the land available, finding the funding one of the last remaining hurdles.

Councillors this week approved the recommendation to support 25 per cent, or $1,160,000 of the development cost of the rebuild, to

be included in the draft 2018-29 Long Term Plan.

The Tauranga Energy consumer Trust is donating $1,159,000 with another $1,568,000 from private donations and fundraising in addition to $750,000 from other grants.

The total project cost is $4.6m.

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Te Puke’s landmark Capitol Cinema in all its art deco grandness.

It’s a wonderful blast of art deco, a stop-and-ogle landmark down Mainstreet Te Puke. It’s the multi-screen movie complex, the historic Capitol Cinema.

And it’s up for sale.

Architecture aside, the building also boasts a large door to one side of the main screen which would give elephants from travelling circuses access to the main stage. The live circus shows of the 1930s and 40s were very popular.

Brendon Bradley, of Bayleys Tauranga, says the Capitol has always kept abreast of cinematographic evolutions and leading movie-goer viewing habits.

“It’s enabled the Capitol to remain profitable when similar operations in the big cities have wavered.”

He says the Capitol has the largest mega screen movie complex in the Bay of Plenty, as well as both digital and 3D technology.

When the Capitol screened its first ‘talkie’ movie, also in the 1930s, the cinema had what was believed to be the tallest movie screen in the Southern Hemisphere.

It hasn’t been all movies and elephants.

In 1931, when the earthquake devastated Napier – also renowned for its concentration of art deco architecture – a monster earthquake relief concert raised money for Hawke’s Bay residents.

In 1945, a Victory Ball for VJ Day was held at the Capitol. Scores of soldiers from the Eastern Bay of Plenty were officially welcomed home by the community.

Two years later, more than 800 people packed the Capitol to present ‘tokens of appreciation’ to 174

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returned servicemen and women. Each ‘token’ was an envelope containing £17.

The Capitol Cinema was a hub for the town – they boxed there, the debutantes “came out” there, and there were balls, fundraising dances and musical concerts.

In 1954 the Capitol was the first New Zealand cinema to be adapted to ‘cinemascope’ widescreen movies. In 2003 it was among the first cinemas in the world to screen Lord of the Rings – The Return of the King, when it rolled the film at one minute after midnight. Two years later the Capitol was among the first venues on the planet to screen Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, which was again screened at one minute after midnight.

In 2009, the installation of a 3D system at the Capitol Cinema meant the theatre was the only one of its kind outside of Auckland to have such cutting-edge technology.

Today, the cinema’s four theatres range from a boutique 20-seater venue to the block-buster 200-seater playhouse – in all a combined capacity of 413 seats.

Now the freehold land, buildings and going concern Capitol Cinema business at 127-133 Jellicoe Street is for sale with offers closing on November 30.

Royal wedding anniversary celebrated New Zealand Post is celebrating The Queen and Prince Philip’s 70 years of marriage with a special commemorative series of stamps and a limited edition silver coin.

Head of stamps and coins, Simon Allison, says the company wanted to create something special as a way of extending their congratulations.

The stamps take a look at the couple’s many years of marriage and

showcase photos from some of their more memorable moments.

The coin design is based on the Queen’s platinum engagement ring, with koru patterns on either side representing four generations of the Royal Family.

The stamps are on sale in PostShops and the coin can be ordered online at: www.nzpost.co.nz/platinum

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The annual Orange Day Parade will include more than 600 students from 28 schools in the Western Bay of Plenty who dress up in orange to mark the occasion.

Travel Safe and New Zealand Police work alongside schools in promoting road safety and activities such as road patrols, bus monitors, traffic wardens and Travel Safe students.

For Orange Day, students identify a road safety issue or an active transport promotion

in their community and design a banner with proactive and relevant messages.

Police area commander, Inspector Clifford Paxton, says Orange Day is a wonderful opportunity for police, partners and the community to recognise the efforts of these students in keeping themselves and their fellow students safe.

“Their efforts in promoting and assisting with road safety makes a real and substantial difference to their school communities,” says Clifford.

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says the contribution that young people make to road safety will always be important.

“Every year the Orange Day Parade provides us with the opportunity to recognise the role

these students play ensuring our children are safe getting to and from school,” says Simon.

“Rain or shine, they ensure road safety around their schools, and I thank them for their efforts.

“They are a visual reminder to everyone of the importance of road safety around schools.”

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When a scone is an investment “How big was the scone?“ and “as long as it’s a decent size”. New Zealand’s has a fixation with the size of food portions. “I’m not sure where we learned that from,” says Peter.

“I have a horrible feeling it might be the United States. Does a $5.50 scone have to be the size of a tea plate to justify the price? It probably does, which is a shame.” He says the focus should be on the cheese. What’s the

cheese in the scone? “If it’s a handmade artisan cheese, from one of the wonderful cheese makers in the Bay like Mt Eliza out in Katikati, and if that scone was using their cheese and promoting both the artisan product and the love and passion of the baker, then yeah, I would be in there with my $5.50.” But, says the chef, if it was using a bit of Mainland tasty then the money might stay in his wallet.

Cost versus size versus quality There’s scone the noun – as in someone’s head. There’s scone the verb – to scone someone, to strike them, scone them on the scone.

A person can be a scone, implying they’re awkward or alone, a loser. There’s also scones as in let’s go. “It’s the cops, scones!” There’s a savoury scone and an un-savoury scone – an unsavoury one being a Barbiestyle girl, interested only in make-up and boys, and lacking intelligence.

And, of course, there’s doing your scone – as in going off. In this case doing your scone about the price of a scone, the small baked buttery cake.

This kerfuffle started when a Kapiti Coast cafe hiked the price of a cheese scone 22 per cent to $5.50 – an expensive scone sweetened only by the complimentary jam. Should it even be an issue? Well, they did their scone online. “These excessive prices are beyond me. I dodge them.” “Nine times out of ten they’re dry and never served with enough butter.” it The Weekend Sun did a simple, albe . unscientific, exercise be We made some scones - six scones to ld. cou we as ply chea as ise prec added 225gms of flour costed out at $0.29. We butter of s 55gm 7, $0.0 at der pow 5gms of baking and 5 $1.2 at $0.65, 100gms of edam cheese at 100mls of milk at $0.24. was The total cost of the batch of six scones

“Free market, no-one makes you buy them.” Etc, etc, ad nauseum, about the price of a scones.

“Is $5.50 ridiculously expensive? Not at all,” says Tauranga celebrity chef and tutor, Peter Blakeway.

It should be more about the senses than the pocket. “What I think is odd is the jam. I wouldn’t put jam on a cheese scone.What’s the cheese for?

“If it was a really good $5.50 cheese scone why would you adulterate it?”

But this is not about scone etiquette, it’s about price. We couldn’t find a $5.50 scone in Tauranga, but they’re getting up there. From $4.00 to $4.50 for a cheese or date scone and $4.80 and $5.00 for a savoury scone.

“If the scone is truly exceptional, then $5.50 is not expensive,” says Peter, “especially if it’s made with great, fresh ingredients, made with love, made interesting. But if it’s just a vague non-descript mix of powdery ingredients thrown together, then $5.50’s too much. But made with love – fine.”

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Return of the toy run The annual toy run is back, with hot rods, muscle cars and classics rides ready to cruise through Tauranga for a good cause.

The Tauranga Toy Run returns on December 1 for its 14th year, with hundreds of toys set to be donated to the Child Cancer Foundation and Waipuna Hospice.

Organiser Jill de Buisson and her core team are revving up and encouraging locals and out-of-towners to give more this year to those children in need.

“We have a ton of cars coming up Palmerston North, Hamilton, Auckland and Rotorua to support the cause,” she says.

“It's a big exercise for a hot-rodder to take their car out on a cruise like this, plus they donate as well.

“Cancer touches everyone in some way, and doing this for the children and the Waipuna Hospice encourages more people to take part.

“Every year it just gets crazier and crazier.”

Last year they specifically asked for more educational toys like puzzles and books that children could make use of while they were in bed or waiting for an operation.

“It was crazy,” adds Jill. “People totally took this on board, and child cancer said they had never seen such an amazing amount of entertaining toys.”

The vehicles will depart Baypark at 6.30pm and

Amber and Abby Ellis in Jill de Buisson’s husband’s 1955 Ford V8 F100. headed to Papamoa before travelling along the beachfront towards downtown Mount Maunganui.

Drivers will then cruise over the Tauranga Harbour Bridge and along Devonport Road before parking up at Fraser Cove, where the classic vehicles will be on display at 7.30pm.

Donations can be dropped at the World's End bar at Fraser Cove People are also able to donate at Baypark between 6-6.30pm, right before the engines start revving.

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Can politicians keep their promises?

This week we were presented with the draft rates requirement for next year - a 13.6 per cent increase.

This figure represents decisions councillors have made over the last few months, the rising cost of infrastructure, and the failure of the rating system to cope.

We’re not alone. Hamilton are discussing a 16.5 per cent increase for the same reasons. The days of running a city by invoicing property

owners isn’t sustainable anymore but we can do better.

TCC has the highest average rates of the major centres outside of Auckland. Rather than ‘giving up’ and asking you for more, we should exercise leadership by directing staff to find savings to bring the increase down to an acceptable level. We need to consider if we are too ‘risk focused’ when building infrastructure, and we can eliminate

minor spends such as $210,000 for ‘media advocacy’ to promote certain types of art. I believe you elected us to trim the budget into shape before we present it to you. We’ll debate this again on December 8.Here’s a link to promises made last election: www.sunlive.co.nz/tauranga-citycouncil.html

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Santa Claus will make an appearance at the Papamoa Santa Parade this Sunday in a red convertible. Photo: Brydie Thompson.

Santa Claus is coming to Papamoa this weekend for the first of the region’s Christmas parades.

Around 50 floats will make their way down Dickson Road to the Papamoa Plaza from 12pm on Sunday, November 26, competing for the Papamoa Shield.

The float competition will be judged by Papamoa councillors Steve Morris and Leanne Brown and Santa Claus will make an appearance in a red convertible.

The Christmas festivities will continue after the parade outside the Papamoa Beach Tavern with a bouncy castle, petting zoo, face painting and pony rides for the children, and Little Big Markets will be on site with food stalls.

The More FM bus will also be at the parade collecting presents and nonperishable food items for local charities Women's Refuge, Homes of Hope, Good Neighbour Trust and Shakti Women's Refuge.

Presents should be labelled with the age and sex the present is suitable for.

Going global for climate change This week I have returned from Bonn in Germany, where I attended the COP23 Climate Change conference as part of the New Zealand delegation.

This was the first time I had attended anything quite like this, and I was struck by the sheer size of the event.

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Really causing a racquet Allen Robinson remembers travelling to the old tennis courts with his trusty wooden racquet and his family in tow, often spending more time at the club than at home.

On November 25, the Mount Maunganui Tennis Club will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, where members like club patron Allen will come together to tell great stories of their time on the courts.

Allen says when he first moved to the

Mount, the tennis courts didn’t even exist. In the 1950s the club, originally situated under the Mount, was moved to Blake Park to make space for the current campground.

Blake Park, which used to be a rubbish dump, was mostly covered in lupins and pine trees amongst rough terrain. But in the late 50s the club went into recess, with their only main event being the annual tournament at Christmas.

Due to there being no official club by that stage, the council decided to disband the club and dig up the courts.

Allen says old and new members, like himself, weren’t happy with this outcome, and took it upon themselves to re-establish the club in the 1960s.

“We were using the space already to play tennis, so we felt that it was about time it was made into an official community facility,” says Allen. This forced the council to find land and build new courts at Blake Park at the same time the sports’ stadium was being built.

“Once we moved, and we had nothing, we had to work our butts off to make it into something.

“We started off with four courts and the old Chook House, which

Left: Allen Robinson.

Above: Laura Magee and Winnie Courtney in 1935. was the clubhouse that was moved from the old courts.

“The club has meant everything to me, the friendship and the people I’ve met over the years has been incredible,” he says.

The anniversary celebration will be held on Saturday, November 25, from 3-6pm at the Mount Maunganui Tennis Club on Maunganui Road.

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Give a lot to help spread cheer this Christmas City fathers often tell us to get out of our cars and ride the bus.

But local radio station More FM is telling us to stuff the bus and brighten up Christmas for those who are struggling.

The bus, a familiar UZABUS, will be parked up at various locations around the Bay until Friday, December 9, and Tauranga’s invited to help stuff the bus to its gunnels with labelled presents – age and gender the present is suitable for - and nonperishable goods.

The proceeds will then be given to local charities like Women’s Refuge, Homes of Hope, Good

More FM’s Jonelle Baxter on last year’s More FM bus.

Neighbour Trust and Shakti Women’s Refuge for distribution.

Here’s some suggestions around how you can help someone less fortunate this Christmas. Buy a gift, wrap something you have stored away in the garage or cupboard, or pop a few extras in the supermarket trolley. Then take

it all to the bus which will be in downtown Tauranga on Saturday, December 2, for the Trustpower Christmas Parade and on the waterfront afterwards.

There will be other opportunities to stuff the bus. Today (Friday) at Tauranga Bridge Marina between 10am and 1pm, on Sunday for the Papamoa Christmas Parade at Papamoa Plaza between 10am and 2pm, Papamoa Pak’nSave on Monday, November 27, between 1-pm, First Credit Union in Totara Street between 9am and noon on Tuesday, November 28, the Tauriko Business Estate between 9am and noon on Wednesday, November 29, and Friday December 1 at Gerrand Flooring in Hewletts Road between 8-11am.

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Summer liquor bans extended

Possums and rats under the pump

Council have this week approved extensions to three temporary liquor bans over the New Year period.

Mount Maunganui North, Gordon Spratt Reserve in Papamoa and ASB Baypark and surrounding areas have extended zones in response to a police request.

An extension of the permanent alcohol-free zone for Mount Maunganui North, south to Hull Road and Tweed Street over the existing timeframe from Tuesday, December 26 to 6am on Saturday, January 6 is again approved after being trialled last summer.

At Papamoa, the permanent alcoholfree zone at Gordon Spratt Reserve is extended to include Alice Way from 10am on Sunday, December 31 to 6am on Wednesday, January 3.

The third extension applies to the ASB Baypark ‘park and ride’ pick up and drop off locations as well as the immediate surrounding areas of ASB Baypark. Temporary alcohol-free areas will be in place from 10am on Tuesday, January 2 to 6am on Wednesday, January 3 to support police operations in response to the Bay Dreams Music Festival at Baypark on Saturday, January 2.

A successful kill – Colin Hewens with a rat catch.

The assault on possums and rats in an area of Whakamarama bush known as The Blade has stepped up, with $5000 given by Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

The council funding will help target native bush pests in The Blade area of the Kaimai-Mamaku State Forest Park where a pest eradication programme is underway. It’s led by a group of volunteers calling themselves Friends of the Blade.

The grant will allow trapping lines for possums and rats to be extended to a greater area of the park.

Friends of the Blade coordinator Colin Hewens said the eradication began after The Blade walking track was started by Whakamarama Community Inc., with the aim of encouraging native birdlife in a protected part of the forest.

The original 100-hectare area has been doubled to 200 hectares and the funding will provide for

another 13 trap lines. The total eradication project of more than $24,000 will enable the setting up of 130 possum traps and 260 rat traps set in a grid system.

It could be completed in two years.

When trapping began in May 2016, there were 18 imprints of multiple rat tracks. Six weeks later there was just a single rat’s footprint. Possums have also taken a hit, with more than 440 possums trapped.

Colin would like pests eradicated to the point where kokako, kiwi and kaka can be safely re-introduced in The Blade– as has been achieved at Otanewainuku Forest in Oropi.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and BayTrust has also contributed to the eradication. “We rely on these groups with a passion for our native bush and who have a strong community support network.’’

Friends of the Blade are looking for more volunteers to help with the expansion of the trapping programme. Email: col.hewens@orcon.net.nz for more details.

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Bussing the Bay for 29 years Bethlehem Coachlines is owned by the Jamieson family and has been operating in the Bay of Plenty for 29 years.

They had simple beginnings. The company started when Bethlehem College opened its campus in 1988 and needed buses to transport students to the school. It’s a service that the company still operates.

The company has grown over the years and now supplies school services to a number of schools as well as operating Bay regional contracts and suppling coaches for cruise ship excursions.

Over recent years, Bethlehem Coachlines has won numerous awards. The owners are proud that the company has gained Qualmark Enviro Silver status by investing in sustainable tourism measures which include operating the only two hybrid diesel buses in New Zealand.

At the beginning of 2017, the company gained tertiary accreditation for workplace safety and this was recognised at the 2017 Westpac business awards by the company being a finalist in the ACC category.

Bethlehem Coachlines was also a finalist in the tourism category and won the award for logistics and distribution.

Company directors Michele and Neil Jamieson and asset fleet manager Paul Blackmore

Building the economy from the bottom up No tree starts its growth from fruit to stem. You plant a seed, nurture it and it grows into a strong tree. You then use the seeds to plant more trees, and the next thing you know, you have an orchard or a forest.

The same theory applies to our economy, thereby increasing the minimum wage to a living wage will drive our economy, increase productivity and create business, jobs and wealth opportunities for Kiwis.

However, to ensure this is

successful we must ensure we don’t hyper-inflate our economy with increased costs from wages or decrease profitability for business, as this will have a major negative impact on our economy.

Which is why the government is going to introduce a tax package for businesses to ensure they can afford to pay the living wage as it is slowly introduced over the next three years.

With the introduction of the living wage, we know there is

more money to go around.

It means more PAYE and GST payments to the government and more money to go around, boosting the economy.

It also means less input required for family assistance packages or wage subsidies by the government.

We believe that a fair day’s pay should be received for a fair day’s work. That income should enable a person working full time to fully sustain themselves and their dependents, as we once used to

enjoy here in New Zealand.

Any self-respecting, hard working person should not have to rely on state assistance to top up their income, which many people currently have to do to make ends meet.

We, as a government, have a responsibility to look after our country, which means looking after and balancing the economic, social and environmental leaders that define us as a great nation.

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Spotlight on Aroha Thompson Originally from Hawke’s Bay, and one of 14 siblings, Aroha remembers singing to her mother as a child.

She sang gospel songs at church and, although her father was an entertainer, she remembers hiding in the music room at school to try out all the instruments.

She got more involved in performing when she joined a country music club in her mid-30s, and sang until her usual guitarist told her he was moving overseas so she had 'better learn guitar'.

In Hastings, she was asked to form a band. Five-piece Findeen Time played four days a week over a seven year period, entertaining at the Soundshell during the Napier Art Deco festival, and backed country artists Joy Adams and well-known yodeller Roger Tibbs.

Aroha encouraged five-year-old Hannah Cosgrove and her brother Dan to perform for a fundraising event, and also encouraged young Abigail Christodoulou. When Abby's backing tracks weren't right, Aroha and her band taught her songs so they could give her confidence to play live.

Hannah and Abigail were later to join forces, went on the TV show The X Factor and now perform together as Mae Valley. Aroha was also a radio announcer in Hastings for eight years. She interviewed Isla Grant and the Topp Twins, and helped set up the Ukelele

Aroha Thompson Underground, which is still a monthly event.

Aroha moved to Tauranga six years ago and, with Sheryl Bond and Eric Scott, their band @ Ease will play as guests for The LMM Club at the Brew on Sunday, December 10 from 2.30-5.30pm.

New theatre company brings Blood Brothers to Tauranga It’s a long running and much acclaimed musical production which has developed a cult following. And now it’s being given the local treatment by the newest theatre company in town.

The production is Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers, and it will be staged at Baycourt’s X Space by the new Stage Right Theatre Trust

from Saturday December 9 through to the following Saturday December 16.

Blood Brothers has a nature versus nurture plot, revolving around fraternal twins.

Mickey and Eddie were separated at birth, with one subsequently being raised in a wealthy family and the other in a poor family.

The twins grow to either ends of the social spectrum, one becoming a councillor and the other unemployed and in prison.

They both fall in love with the same girl, causing a rift in their friendship.

Bookings for the Stage Right Theatre Trust’s performance can be made at Baycourt Ticketek.

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Get qualified for a hands-on maritime career If sailing the Mediterranean as part of a super yacht crew sounds like your dream job, you can complete the required training right here at Toi Ohomai in Tauranga in just one week.

Toi Ohomai STCW graduate Lachy Davidson.

The Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers is your ticket into the maritime industry. The certificate is an international safety requirement, so you’ll also need it if you plan to work on a super yacht,

cruise ship, oil rig, fishing boat or merchant vessel.

At Toi Ohomai you can complete all five STCW courses – including personal survival, fire prevention and firefighting, personal safety, security awareness and elementary first aid – in just one week, with no sea time involved.

Former student Lachy Davidson, 25, completed the course 18-months ago and has been in Europe crewing on a 62-metre, privately owned super yacht ever since.

“The major draw card for me is the opportunity to travel,” says Lachy. “It’s hands-on work, usually in hot destinations in the sun and

Built in the Bay since 1993 For more than 20 years, Surtees Boats has been the leading team in the Bay for building alloy boats that are built to fish.

With a history of building awardwinning fishing craft, Surtees boats have been handmade in the region since 1993.

Their headquarters in Whakatane acts as the New Zealand dealer for the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Eastern and Central areas, and with their new summer site in Mount Maunganui, the team has now made it even easier for Bay of Plenty boaties to experience the Surtees difference.

In a special celebration this Saturday, customers from

around the region will have the chance to see the range for themselves at a barbeque Open Day being held at the new Surtees Summer Pop Up site.

Celebrate the occasion by joining the crew for a sausage sizzle, view a range of key models and get expert fishing tips and advice on Visit the pop-up site at 121 Hewletts how best to set up your boat.

Road, Mount Maunganui.

Locals will also be able to Pop Up on the day will receive grab some great giveaways and a complimentary paint upgrade enjoy a visit from special guests worth up to $5,990.

Scott and Mig from TVNZ1’s Visit the pop-up site and see the Fishing and Adventure show. range for yourself at The Surtees As an added bonus, Surtees will Boats Barbeque Open Day on be giving customers the chance Saturday, November 25, at 121 to colour code their new craft for Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui free. Any Surtees boat ordered from 10am-3pm. at the new Tauranga Summer

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outside. You also meet a lot of people from all walks of life and diverse cultures, which keeps the job interesting.”

He says the STCW course helped him gain a good understanding of the key safety features on-board large vessels and gave him the confidence to work on them.

“It also helped me to meet other

people who were traveling to Europe for the super yacht season. We were able to catch up later, which is a big morale boost when you’re in another country by yourself for the first time.”

STCW courses can also be completed individually, so you can elect to complete only those you need.

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Fundraising begins for new sailing boats Disabled sailing organisation Sailability is fundraising to buy its own fleet of speciality dinghies after being in operation for little more than a year.

A recent $48,000 TECT grant represents around half the money they need for the fleet of four Hansa 303 dinghies, a new patrol boat and a new outboard for the patrol boat currently in use.

The charitable trust still has to raise the other half, says funding organiser Jim McGlone.

“We are waiting to hear from Bay Trust for two of the dinghies and we are in the process of sending an application in to Grassroots (Trust) for the other two,” says Jim. “We are chasing Pub Charity for the engine and the patrol boat.”

Sailability Tauranga is currently working with two hired dinghies, but their growing popularity in Tauranga means they need more boats.

The boats, intended for use by disabled sailors, feature armchair-

style seating with the two passengers in the boat instead of on the gunwale. They are steered by a joystick and the centre board weighs 38kg, making them almost impossible to capsize.

The class is international and is sailed in the para-Olympics.

Sailability is run by volunteers and provides people with any disability the opportunity to sail safely, to experience adventure and freedom and to build mobility and self-confidence through achievement.

They has 55 sailors registered and will be able to increase that number when they have more boats.

Sailability will be showcase what it has to offer at a Disability Awareness Event hosted by CCS on The Strand on December 9, says booking officer

Susan Ludbrook.

“There will be many other disability support services present, so it is a great opportunity to promote ourselves,” says Susan.

“Providing the weather is suitable, we will run our sailing day from The Strand.

“Unfortunately there is no hoist available, so we are not able to take our wheelchair sailors.

“We will make the council aware of this lack of public facility so everyone can enjoy this opportunity in the future.”

They expect to have one boat on the hard, rigged for display, and two taking regular sailors out and one for short sails for the general public. Two of the boats will be borrowed from Rotorua.

Sailability Tauranga will be at The Strand on December 9.

Photo: Susan Ludbrook.

Get ready to hit the water this summer With summer just around the corner, now’s the ideal time to make sure your boat is in shipshape condition.

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In other words, if your current outboard motor needs servicing, this is the best place in the country to get Sportcraft Marine in Mount Maunganui is the place it done.

“We’ve also got a huge to sort all your boating needs, from Mercury and selection of life jackets, so Honda outboard motors, to electronic gear and those you can actually get one that all-important life jackets. fits you properly,” With a staff of more than 12, Sportcraft adds Jamie.

Marine has enough experts to satisfy most requests.

For those looking to They also manufacture and take to market Scorpion and Bluefin aluminium boats, making them buy their first boat, Sportcraft Marine very affordable. has a range of “Our service department has some of the most new and used qualified technicians in the country,” says director boats, including Jamie Black. “We’re also the only New Zealand fibreglass, Mercury dealer that have won the Mercury Stephen aluminium, and inflatables available for purchase.

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The team at Sportcraft Marine can satisfy all of your boating needs.

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No excuses when it comes to boating safety Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is opening a summer membership campaign bolstered by a dedicated phone-in membership line to make joining quick and easy with no form filling required.

“We all get sick of filling out forms, so we thought how can we improve our service to make the process straightforward and as quick as a call,” says Tauranga Voluntary coastguard unit manager Steve Russell.

How to apply

“So ‘021 HELP US’ (021 435 787) was developed with the help of Vodafone’s support.

“It’s easy - phone the number and we’ll do your membership over the phone. You can even text us your name and number and we’ll call you back.

“If we miss your call, leave a message with your name and number and we’ll call you back as soon as possible. It couldn’t be easier. There are no excuses and membership is the cheapest insurance policy on the market.

“There are approximately 10,000 boats in our area and the Coastguard membership has only a quarter of these numbers as members.”

Steve says he’s astounded that so many boaties - even jet skiers and kayakers - are not members.

“I’m sure existing members think this information about safety is like ‘teaching your grandmother to suck eggs’,” he adds.

“They’re right, but for many

boaties there are so many excuses, such as ‘I haven’t had the time to get it organised’ or the old Kiwi saying ‘she’ll be right mate’.

Safety education

“There are no excuses when it comes to safety and skippers and owners need to take responsibility.

“Do the combination of the five key safety elements and you will be nautical miles ahead in the safety boat race.

“Get organised and enjoy the summer knowing you’re looking after yourself and all those on board.”

For as little as the cost of a tank of gas, Coastguard membership opens access to educational material and courses that help you become a

better boatie.

“And if you need us, we will be there,” promises Steve.

To complete your membership over the phone, all you need is your personal and boating information, plus access to a credit card. Other payment options are also available.

“By the amount of trip report and calls coming into our Radio Room, we can see that the weather is improving and the boating season is upon us,”

says Steve.

“Our safety message is straightforward, it about the Combination of Safety, which has five key elements.

“Wear lifejackets, fill up on fuel and have a reserve, check your communication devices and make sure you have more than one, let family know your plan and put in a Trip Report with Coastguard and, of course, join the local Coastguard.”

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Your property worth There are several methods you can use to gauge the worth of your property.

You can gather information for free thanks to websites like Trade Me and Homes.co.nz Trade Me’s Property Insights has information on more than 1.5 million homes, including rateable value data, previous sale prices, when the property was built and what size it is. It also provides an estimated value range, while Homes.co.nz operates similarly.

These sites can be used as a starting point in determining value, however they can’t take the condition of your property into account and may not recognise any improvements made.

A real estate agent selling your property must supply you with a current market appraisal.

Based on similar information to the online versions, it also comes with the agent’s real-time, real-life knowledge of the area, what similar properties have sold for and the condition.

Enjoying your new home Building your dream home is a journey from exterior to interior, but Signature Homes makes the whole process easy.

Just ask Thea Glubb. She has been living in her Signature home for just under three weeks and she says she loves it.

It’s the second home that Thea has built with Signature Homes, so they must do a good job.

“They’ve been in touch with me all the way along, and if we weren’t happy with them we wouldn’t have had them a second

time,” she says.

Her three-bedroom modern villa has been perfectly designed to suit exactly what Thea wanted. Inside she choose American oak flooring to complete the living area, kitchen and back area. “It has created a really nice homely feel,” says Thea.

She also loves some of the extra touches and special features of her home.

“There’s a little spa pool out the back, and a nice little courtyard area on the eastern side of the house so I can go sit out of the wind. It’s lovely in the mornings, not to mention the raised garden beds and covered north-facing deck

outside for entertaining”.

The home started off as a house and land package, and Signature Homes were happy to help Thea get exactly what she was after so worked closely with her.

“I picked one of their plans and altered it a little bit to fit the section. Signature Homes were more than happy to help me make my alterations.

“It’s the little things afterwards that make a house a home, and Signature Homes have done a really good job of fixing the little things. There was some damage from when we moved the furniture in and they’ve come back and touched those up for me.”

Thea Glubb’s house.

Slump in house sales over decade In October 2007, some 47,958 homes were listed for sale in New Zealand on realestate.co.nz - the country’s largest property listing site.

Ten years on, the total number of homes listed has slumped to just 24,307.

“The property market historically follows a cyclic trend,” says realestate. co.nz spokesperson, Vanessa Taylor.

“This past decade has seen a steady increase in asking prices while the total stock for sale continues to fall. This is inspiring many Kiwis to think outside the square when it comes to letting go of the quarter-acre dream, and recreating the notion of what makes a home.

“In October 2007, we were months away from the global financial crisis.

New Zealand got hit, albeit relatively lightly, but it was a period when

lending was tight, house values dropped and new housing construction fell dramatically.

“The hangover of that crash meant it took years for the property market to recover. It’s only in the last three years that the fall in available property for sale has been quite so significant.”

In October 2014, total housing stock sat at 39,917, compared to 24,307 in October 2017 - almost a 40 per cent fall.

“But it doesn’t mean that home ownership is out of reach,” adds Vanessa. “There is more creative thinking coming into our housing vernacular, such as the Tiny House movement, co-housing with a central hub, as well as apartment and duplex options.”

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Strengthening MBIE’s role as building regulator A recent review has revealed that within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the Building System Performance is the regulatory system requiring the most attention for improving performance.

Following that review, BSP is being transformed to shape the building regulatory system to meet New Zealand’s current and future needs.

“The work MBIE and BSP does matters,” says General Manager BSP Anna Butler. “Building and construction make a significant contribution to our nation’s economy and social wellbeing.”

The changes will ensure that BSP is focused on the right activities and has the right people and supporting structure to become a world-leading building system regulator.

Changing the way BSP works across the branch and across MBIE will ensure a more joined up approach that underpins a ‘whole of system’ view of building and construction. These changes build on the strong mix of technical and policy expertise that is a unique feature of BSP. “BSP will collaborate with our internal and external partners to provide quality policy advice and guidance,” says Anna. “The whole sector has a role to play in lifting performance, embracing

innovation and moving forward.”

As part of the changes, the Determinations team and a new Building System Assurance team have moved into MBIE’s Market Services group.

This group already houses the Licensed Building Practitioner and Weathertight Services teams, and the addition of Determinations and Building System Assurance will bolster capability.

Overall, these changes involve the addition of 22 more roles – a significant investment for MBIE.

Bath versus a shower is no contest The bath was a proviso, a condition – one of the apartment’s two bathrooms had to have a bath. A property sale probably hung on it.

Then it didn’t, because there was a bath and so the sale went through.

That was three years ago and the bath has not been used once. It gets cleaned once a week and the big bold chrome faucet gets shined once a week, but the only time it gets turned on is to clean it.

It looks great, but what a waste of space.

The idea of filling it to the point of spilling over, grabbing a book and

soaking the cares away as the rain beats down on a cold winter’s day has a certain appeal.

It just never happens. If I do feel cold, a two minute hot shower does the trick.

And a shower always feels more cleansing than lolling around in a bath full of your own grime.

The only things that have been in my bath are a couple of daddy-long-legs and a moth which did a low pass. Even they didn’t stop for long.

For some of us, some things are simply over-rated.

I’ve heard all the arguments – baths add value and are crucial for a young family shortly before bedtime.

If my kids wanted to wallow they went swimming, and if they needed bathing they went into the shower. A fine stream for five minutes saved water and electricity. They never complained and never felt deprived.

And now as I look to renovate my second bathroom, the bath will be coming out and making way for a much more expansive shower – one that covers all contingencies.

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Making your floors shine

Polished concrete brings the Megafloor range of diamond-polished floor finishes to the Bay.

Whether it’s creating a fashion statement or refurbishing an existing project, Megafloor can provide a full range of options to make your concrete floors stand out from the rest.

Polished Concrete’s Tauranga branch brings Bay of Plenty homeowners and builders the most up-to-date grinding technology and dust extraction systems on the market, making it the preferred installer of the Megafloor range of diamond-polished floor finishes.

Megafloor’s premium finish offers excellent clarity, with added stain protection providing minimal on-going maintenance costs. The penetrating sealers used are non-topical and do not scratch as they form part of the concrete structure.

Polished Concrete’s Bay of Plenty branch manager Brett Hickisey says more residential polished concrete floors are completed in New Zealand than anywhere else in the world.

“It’s extremely busy in the Bay,” says Brett, “as more and more people are loving Megafloor finishes for the high-end style and ease of maintenance, along with the

warmth of the passively-charged concrete, saving on heating and energy costs.

“Traditionally, hard floor coverings such as tiles are more popular in many countries, but in New Zealand we have many unique aggregates to choose from, which makes polished concrete floors particularly appealing to homeowners. “ Polished Concrete offers a free design service and can consult with a developer or architect, or with the home owner directly. For more information phone: 0800 4 POLISH, email: info@polishedconcrete.co.nz or visit: www.polishedconcrete.co.nz

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Why your old heat pump could be due for replacement

Andy Goodall decanting a HCFC refrigerant from an old heat pump. into the atmosphere.

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Comfort Air Conditioning, who specialise in heat pumps, air conditioning and ventilation will maintain and service your heat pumps to the highest standard.

Comfort Air Conditioning managing director Andy Goodall says a growing part of their business is to replace older heat pumps, not because they have failed, but because they contain chlorofluorocarbons.

All chlorine-based refrigerants are now banned and must be reclaimed by trained personnel due to scientists determining that CFC’s were one of the main culprits in the decline of the ozone layer.

He says since then, the government has increased fines for venting to the atmosphere and parts for these systems are now unobtainable.

“Today’s refrigerants are chlorine-free and efficient, but they only get a ‘B’ when it comes to their carbon footprint,” says Andy, “so there are big changes afoot again, with the evolution of refrigerants almost turning full circle back to the early refrigerants like ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons.

“R32 is the current hydrocarbon gas we are moving to, but it needs special handling and staff need to be trained to mitigate the risks associated with this flammable gas.”

He says refrigeration can’t and won’t disappear, but it is more essential that systems are kept in good condition, and those working on your equipment are properly trained to ensure no refrigerant is leaking

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Demand a detailed quote, based on specifications of the price you are likely to pay to complete the work.

Quotes include a breakdown of labour and materials, disposal, equipment and scaffolding hire.

Look carefully at whether subcontractors’ work has been accounted for and if there’ll be extra costs to pay.

Friday 24 November 2017

Connect with business experts If you want to learn how to manage and grow your small business, BNZ Connect is bringing its free nationwide speaker series to Tauranga on December 5.

Participants will hear from a Deloitte Fast 50 Business on how they have achieved rapid growth.

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The business owner will share an overview of their business, their experience since Fast 50 and key advice they would pass on to other businesses.

The session will be held at the BNZ Partners Centre, 639 Cameron Road from 5.30-7.30pm on Tuesday, December 5. It is open to everyone, but spaces are limited. Register now at: www.bnz.co.nz/connect

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Some 350 people gathered at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology’s Windermere campus last weekend to view the final exhibition from the graduating Bachelor of Creative Industries students.

Toi Ohomai’s new Te Ara o Mauao building was the perfect backdrop for the ‘Pivot’ exhibition, with visual art on the ground floor, graphic design on the second floor and a fashion runway show on

the top floor.

In the truly collaborative spirit the degree is known for, the hospitality students were on hand to provide amazing food, while music students provided live music.

Mary Stewart, Group Manager Creative, says the students have put in three years of hard work and their final works were to an exceptionally high and professional standard. “’Pivot’ was a big celebration with all students creating unique perspectives curated to give the audience maximum opportunity to interact with the work,” she says.

Leah Jackson, who created the ‘Pivot’ publication as her final assessment, won the graphic design award on the night – an internship with Wave Design.

Mary says the support from, and collaboration with, the industry has been crucial.

“Working with industry means our students have received the kind of critical feedback they need to develop their ideas and their practice,” says Mary.

“It also allows them a chance to network and make the contacts they’ll need for employment and internships.

“This is a class of creative heavy-hitters. We’re excited to see what they’ll bring to the field of creative industries.”

The class will be among 1000 students set to graduate in Tauranga next month, from December 11-13.

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Electric car rated most reliable The all-electric Nissan Leaf was named the most reliable model in Consumer NZ’s latest car reliability survey.

Consumer NZ head of testing Paul Smith says the Leaf’s performance is perhaps no surprise, given it has no combustion engine or gearbox - the two most complicated and problematic parts of a car.

“Just four per cent of Leafs in our survey had a major reliability problem that caused significant repair costs or time off the road,” says Paul.

“The majority of Leaf owners - 97 per cent - were very satisfied with this electric car.”

Of 23 brands analysed in Consumer NZ’s survey, Suzuki was the most reliable with 20 per cent of 432 Suzuki owners reporting a major failure. That compares with 33 per cent on average across all brands. Land Rover, Volvo and Daihatsu were the worst performers, with more than half of owners reporting major problems in the past year.

“The survey results confirm what we all assume - that cars get less reliable as they get older and travel more kilometres,” says Paul.

“Buyers looking for an olderthan-average car might want to consider a Lexus, as 57 per cent

The Nissan Leaf was rated the most reliable car in Consumer NZ’s latest survey. of Lexus owners with cars 14 years or older reported major problems, compared with 76 per cent of all cars this age.”

Almost half (46 per cent) of cars on New Zealand’s roads are used imports, with the majority coming from Japan. Consumer NZ’s survey found no difference in reliability between an import and a New Zealand-new car. Owners were just as satisfied too.

The full report is available at: www.consumer.org.nz and in the November issue of Consumer magazine.

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Trade & Service Directory Top safety marks for Toyota’s new Camry Big bash action at Baypark While not available in New Zealand until early next year, Toyota’s newest Camry has earned the top safety rating from the Australasia New Car Assessment Programme.

The five-star safety rating applies to all Camry variants – including hybrid models – built from September this year.

AA Motoring Services general manager Stella Stocks says the new Camry incudes autonomous emergency braking, a lane keep assist system and lane departure warning as standard.

“It’s one of the most popular makes of car in New Zealand,” says Stella, “so Toyota should be commended for making available some of the safety assist technologies that some manufacturers haven’t yet manged to introduce into this market.

“This sort of technology saves lives by preventing crashes from happening.”

The Camry was also awarded a maximum score for the side impact test and 15.16 out of 16 for the frontal offset test.

“If you are involved in a crash, this Camry will provide you with some of the best protection possible,” adds Stella.

The full list of ANCAP’s vehicle safety ratings, other vehicle safety information and the specifications of the rated vehicles are available online at: www.aa.co.nz or: www.rightcar.govt.nz

The annual Demolition Derby is heading to Baypark Speedway on Saturday, December 9, promising to be one of the most entertaining nights of the season.

Anyone with a driver’s licence and a car can take to the track to compete for the honour of being the last driver standing or the one who wreaks the most havoc.

The Demolition Derby will be preceded by sprint cars, super saloons, saloons, stock cars, sixshooters and mini stocks.

Gates open at 5pm, with racing starting at 6.30pm. The public are welcome to come along early to

walk through the pits, meet the drivers and get an up-close look the race cars.

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

Prices: Adults $20, seniors and children aged 5-15 years $10, family (two adults plus three children) $50. Children under five attend free.

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Faultless riding from Cooper Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper could never be accused of being boring, but the ease with which he won the Auckland Motocross Championships last weekend does make the Honda Racing Team crew very relaxed indeed.

The 34-year-old national MX1 champion showed once again why he has the big ‘No.1’ emblazoned on his Honda CRF450 bike. His faultless riding saw him romp to

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Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper in action at the New Zealand Supercross Championships in Tokoroa last month.

three convincing MX1 class wins.

The fastest out of the gate each time, Kiwi international Cooper seemed to barely broke a sweat as he stretched out in front, and each time crossed the finish line well ahead of the competition on Sunday.

Kayne Lamont was second to Cooper in race one, crossing the line 26.7 seconds behind the Honda star.

Hamish Harwood was runner-up in race two, finishing 21.6 seconds adrift of Cooper and Blake Gillard was runner-up in race three, some 18.6 seconds

Photo: Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

Rally New Zealand in Tauranga The final round of the New Zealand Rally Championship will be based from Tauranga this weekend, with a ceremonial start from The Strand on Friday (November 24).

The teams will reconvene in Raglan on Saturday morning for six special stages, including the

behind an untroubled Cooper.

“It was a really good weekend for the team,” says Cooper.

“We were using this event as part of our build-up for the main part of the season.

“The bike felt really good and we have settled on some great suspension settings. The bike feels a lot better than it did at MX Fest (in Taupo over Labour Weekend). It’s all coming together pretty well now.”

Cooper also dominated the MX1 class at the recent Waikato Motocross Championships near Te Kuiti.

Whaanga Coast, covering 145km before returning to ASB Baypark Stadium on Saturday night.

Day two, also based in the Bay of Plenty, sees a further six stages and 80km of special stages before the winner will be crowned at ASB Baypark Stadium just after 4pm.

The rally cars are expected to arrive on The Strand from 4.15pm on Friday, with the cars driven over the start ramp at 6.15pm.

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ORGANICS

Taking some small steps to get to the next level We’re blessed to live in the nation’s fruit bowl - it’s not called the Bay of Plenty for nothing.

Even so, pursuing a completely organic lifestyle can still be seen as daunting, expensive and just too damned hard.

However, take small steps and you will notice that any shift in health, mood and energy will drive you to the next level.

Start with replacing some of your grocery items with more natural alternatives.

Lots of fruit and vegetables which are abundant in our region year round.

Also free range eggs, if not organic, free range meat, olive and coconut oil that is cold pressed and not chemically extracted.

Purchase from local food producers – and check out your local farmers’ markets.

They are fun and good for us.

Read your labels – some food items at the supermarket are unrecognisable from their raw state, overly processed and with any natural fats stripped out and replaced by sugar.

If you don’t recognise label ingredients, ask yourself if you were preparing from scratch at home, would you include that?

There’s something easy called the ‘nana rule’. If she doesn’t know what it is, don’t use it.

Try shopping on the periphery – that is don’t go down the middle aisles in the supermarket where all the processed, sweet and other junk foods are. If you have to go to the supermarket stick to the perimeter where the fruit and vegies are. Dabble in gardening – it doesn’t have to be a market garden, just something small and easy

to start with. Try some herbs; parsley, basil or oregano, and perhaps a pot of cherry tomatoes.

Finally, don’t be too gung-ho about your attempts at adopting an organic

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Organisations help jobseekers with health issues Helping Western Bay residents find and keep jobs while they work through health concerns is the goal behind a new partnership agreement.

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation and employment organisation Workwise aims to help people recover wellness through employment.

“Research shows that having a job you enjoy improves your health and wellbeing,” says Workwise chief executive Warren Elwin.

“It gives most people a sense of purpose, financial independence and a sense of belonging to the community.”

The new service, named Journey to Wellness, is funded by the Ministry of Social Development.

It has been created for Western Bay of Plenty patients who receive a Work and Income benefit, have a diagnosed health condition and want to return to work.

“As well as employment support, our team

can help you to understand how working will affect benefits, usually in a positive way, and can support people to meet their Work and Income obligations,” says Warren.

WBOP PHO services leader Philippa Jones says the staff are looking forward to working closely with Workwise and their clients.

“The partnership will help support improved health and enable a greater number of people to get back to work, as Workwise service development manager Tyron employment is so supportive of Pini signs the Memorandum of Understanding good health,” she says. with WBoP PHO Chief Executive Roger Taylor.

Workwise employment consultants work with patients job, to help them adjust to new roles and and their health professionals to understand working lives. health history, and together create a plan To utilise the service, people can speak to best support their health needs while to reception staff or health professionals at finding a job. their GP clinic, their case manager at Work and Income, or contact Workwise directly All services are free and confidential. on: 0508 86 9675 or via: The service support will continue for up www.workwise.org.nz to 12 months once people have found a

Small acts of kindness make a big difference “Never get tired of doing little things for others. Sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts.”

I started thinking about my mother the other day when I came across a letter she had written to me years ago. When I

read what she had written it was as if I was reading it for the first time and again I experienced her love coming through.

It also, as an adult, allowed me to see my mother in a different light through her writings. I can look back now and see so

many of those little things she quietly did for me, and others around her, and the generosity of heart she always exhibited.

Never underestimate the power that a small action or word can have on another,

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Mixed results emerge in NZ health survey Smoking rates have decreased, but obesity levels are up and more than seven per cent of New Zealanders are experiencing high levels of mental distress, according to the latest results from the New Zealand Health Survey 2016/17.

The statistics give a picture of New Zealanders’ selfrated health, smoking, drinking, obesity and mental health status, as well as information on cost barriers to people accessing GP care and collecting prescriptions.

The stats have revealed that 98.1 per cent of parents rate their children as being in good health, while 88.2 per cent of adults rate their own health as good.

The current smoking rate has decreased from 20.1 per cent in 2006/07 to 15.7 per cent in 2016/17, and the rate for 15-17 year-olds has reduced from 15.7 per cent in 2006/07 to 3.9 per cent.

Some 79.3 per cent of adults consumed alcohol in the last year - down from 83.6 per cent in 2006/07.

A number of challenges,

however, remain. Obesity levels are on the increase, with 99,000 children or 12.3 per cent of those aged two to 14 are obese, up from 8.4 per cent in 2006/07, and 1.2 million adults or 32.2 per cent of the adult population are obese – up from 26.5 per cent in 2006/07.

Around 290,000 adults, or 7.6 per cent of New Zealand’s population, experienced high levels of mental distress in the four weeks before they were interviewed.

Only three per cent of children were not able to visit a GP when they needed to due to cost, however the cost of visiting a GP was a barrier for 14.3 per cent of adults.

About seven per cent of adults and 3.9 per cent of children could not afford to collect a prescription - an improvement on 6.6 per cent for children from the 2011/12 statistics.

One in five adults (19.5 per cent) have a hazardous drinking pattern.

The statistics are based on face-to-face interviews that were conducted between July 2016 and June 2017. More than 13,000 adults and the parents or primary caregivers of more than 4000 children took part in the survey.

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Tapping into healing processes (part 2) Some who contact me have straightforward problems.

I was speaking with someone recently who has moderate osteoarthritis (OA) in her knees.

We put her on a programme that included dietary recommendations, helpful tips and two supplements.

I have no doubt that within three months she will be more comfortable.

Others have complex problems. A woman in her 60s contacted me with OA in her hands, knees, hip and back with sciatica down one leg. She had restricted mobility and was also very tired.

I created a comprehensive support programme to reduce inflammation, improve circulation and improve energy. This included an intensive supplement programme for the first three months.

I then added my joint support supplement. This is a little different as it is high in chondroitin sulphate (CS). Studies confirm the benefits of high doses of CS. I started her on 1500mg of CS, with 1500mg of glucosamine and 200mg of a high-potency, rapid absorption curcumin (from turmeric) complex.

This also included high doses of Omega 3 fish oil.

We included a potent multi-antioxidant complex that included acai berry extract, grape seed extract (OPC), resveratrol and others. Within two months she noticed her thumbs were less painful with improved mobility.

As a bonus, the antioxidant complex had stimulated her energy processes and she was feeling much better

in herself.

After five months she was able to cycle again. Her thumb joints are much improved. Now she describes herself as largely pain free, has much more energy and feels confident about the future.

The body is simply miraculous.

All I did was to give her body what it needed and then the time to heal. For more information give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read back issues at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health.

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Butter at record $5.67 a block Butter prices continued to climb to another record high in October, with $5.67 the average price of the cheapest available 500g block of butter.

This compares with $5.55 in September and $3.50 in October 2016, says Stats NZ. Rising dairy prices have pushed food prices up 2.7 per cent in the year to October.

Butter prices led the way again – up 62 per cent from the same time last year. Milk and cheese prices also increased (up 7.5 and 12 per cent respectively)

and had large contributions to the increase in food prices seen in the year to October.

“Dairy products are very widely used inputs in a number of food items,” says consumer price index manager Matthew Haigh.

“The effects of price rises flow on to products such as takeaway biscuits, buns, cakes and coffee, and eating out for lunch and dinner, all of which saw increases in the year to October 2017.”

Monthly food prices fell 1.1 per cent in October, with tomato, lettuce, cucumber, and capsicum prices showing large

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seasonal falls. Tomato prices were down to $7.68 a kilo, compared with $10.02 in September 2017, however, prices remained considerably higher than the $6.83 per kilo in October 2016.

Fruit and vegetable prices fell 6.8 per cent in October, making it the largest contributor to the monthly decrease. After seasonal adjustment, however, fruit and vegetable prices fell 1.3 per cent.

“Although fruit and vegetable prices have dropped this month, the impact of bad weather earlier in the year continues to cause higher prices compared with this time last year,” says Matthew.

“Kumara, pumpkin and avocados have seen the largest increases since October last year.”

Finding the perfect beef Choosing beef that is naturally-raised and grass-fed is becoming increasingly important to discerning foodies.

This week we’re recognising Belinda Sullivan, who has been co-ordinating the Tauranga Autism Social Group along with her husband, Ivan, and another woman for just over a year.

They organise outings for adults with autism, such as hot pool visits, ten pin bowling and more. Each outing attracts anything from five to 20 people, with interest coming from as far away as Rotorua as there’s nothing similar available in that part of the Bay. Belinda says she loves seeing the people involved accepted as part of the community and not being judged because they’re different.

Having three adult children with autism, she says she’s passionate about the group and it’s awesome just seeing them all enjoy life.

Anyone who’s interested in finding out more can contact Autism NZ or connect with Belinda via Facebook.

Mark and Jolene, from Tauranga’s Local Breeze Breakfast, surprised Belinda with a Local Heroes certificate and a box of fresh fruit from The Fresh Market. She was blown away, very grateful and keen to share it with her family.

Silver Fern Farms general manager marketing, Sharon Angus, says producing products that healthconscious consumers will appreciate is a key focus.

"The way we’re eating is changing and so is the way we’re consuming red meat off the back of global trends and influences,” she says.

“Food-lovers are better educated and more informed than ever and are looking for simple, new ways to share great-tasting, locally-grown produce with family and friends."

Due to this many companies, like Silver Fern Farms, have upgraded the way beef is now produced.

Sharon says updates to Silver Fern Farms’ beef range include product innovation, new packaging and creative cooking suggestions.

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New found independence Whether you require a mobility scooter for small journeys or to get you across town, Health and Mobility owner and operator Gary Darkes can find the right one for you.

Health and Mobility New Zealand are your mobility scooter specialists, with 22 years of experience in the mobility scooter industry.

Gary invites you to come and experience the new Invacare range of scooters including the Metro, Comet Pro and Pegasus Pro. These scooters are stylish, extremely comfortable and feature the latest technology, such as sensory steering, a trip meter and superior suspension.

The range of Invacare scooters can also be personalised to fit your needs, with a choice of 10 modern colours.

“It’s a massive step up in the market,” says Gary.

“The research and development that has gone into these latest Invacare models is incredible.”

Once you’ve made your purchase, Home Health and Mobility provide safety tuition to ensure you’re confident enough to enjoy your new-found independence.

This is also backed up by full servicing by an experienced technician.

To view the full range of scooters, give Gary a call now. He can come to you or you can visit the showroom. Call free on: 0508 7266837.

Finding a shoulder to lean on There were some compelling and very personal reasons for Carla Vaetoe and her mum Gayle Melrose becoming the owners of Simply Cremations.

Mainly it was their experience when grandad died. It left them feeling they wanted to make a difference for other families dealing with grief and loss.

“Our options were very limited,” says Carla, “and with only a large bill to pay at the end, we were left feeling cheated on how we would have liked to send Poppa off. Our concerns or questions had not been answered nor explained.”

It didn’t sit well with Carla. “I didn’t want friends or family being treated like a number. With Simply Cremations you won’t be a number you receive the care and send off your loved one deserves.”

And there is professional wisdom in this family that only comes with industry experience. Simply Cremations is one of three funeral homes in the family - Simplicity Bereavement Services in the Waikato and the Tauranga-based Melrose Funeral Home, which covers Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and the wider North Island.

Grief is a difficult emotion to manage.

“And when these feelings are running high, we offer families personalised arrangements,” says Carla.

“We go the extra mile to make sure the process is as stress free as possible.

“If there’s uncertainty, then it’s our priority to guide you through the entire process to ensure your loved one is respected and cared for, for their final journey.” Simply Cremations also has pre-plan and pre-pay funeral options which take away the stress for families.

For more information, talk to Carla at 0800 722 679 or 0800 80 80 51, or visit: www.simplycremations.net.nz

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Residential Care Subsidies can be confusing, especially when it comes to working out whether you or a family member are eligible or not.

To clarify, a subsidy helps with the cost of care in a rest home or hospital, and does not apply to retirement or lifestyle villages where you can buy a license to occupy.

To qualify, you must be 65-plus and your assets must be equal to or below the threshold for your circumstances. You may also qualify if you are between 50-64 years, are single and have

no dependent children.

In the latter case, you will not be asset tested.

Assets taken into consideration include money in the bank, bonus bonds, shares, life insurance policies, loans made to other people (including family trusts), vehicles and property owned.

Even assets that are given away to family and friends could be taken into consideration if not managed carefully. However,

some assets are excluded from the subsidy’s means testing.

For instance, a pre-paid funeral account of up to $10,000 per person is exempt if it is held in a recognised funeral plan, like those offered by Lyon O’Neale Arnold.

Personal belongings, furniture and effects are also excluded.

If you meet the asset threshold, Work and Income then assesses your income to determine how much you contribute towards the cost of your subsidy.

Seeking sound legal advice can help you manage your assets effectively into your retirement years.

A time to remember Phyllis Watson can still recite the alphabet backwards and everyday does four ‘laps’ to the letterbox and back.

Like many people, she is young at heart and wasn’t expecting to live to see the day where a letter would arrive on her Tauranga doorstep from the Queen.

Last week she celebrated her 100th birthday with more than 80 family members and friends, some of which she hadn’t seen in years.

Born in 1917, Phyllis grew up in Auckland with her two younger brothers close to what is now called Auckland Zoo. At the time, when the zoo was first developed, she says they had very few animals, but the ones they did have often escaped and found their way into her neighbourhood.

“When the zoo first came we used to have a little monkey named Weeny that would come and sit on my roof and would chase our cat around the yard,” she says.

She also recalls men marching around the streets and her family hiding away, while a wild cat was on the loose.

“They also had baby lions at the zoo, and I remember them putting a boy in a box with the baby lions and they started biting at his feet. They tried to put me in as well, but I was five at the time and knew a bit better than that.”

Due to caring for many animals over her lifetime, Phyllis naturally picked up the skill of nursing during the 1940s.

She didn’t always know she wanted to be a nurse, but with her future husband’s persuasion, she changed her mind.

Phyllis Watson still wears her nursing badge as a reminder of working at Auckland Hospital.

“Some of the girls had known they wanted to be nurses from the time they were little children, but I had never thought of it.”

She says nursing helped her through some of the harder times in her life, such as World War Two, the depression and the polio epidemic.

“It was quite fun working in the hospitals during WWII because we had all the young Americans at Auckland hospital,” she says, “They were interesting people.”

“When they came into hospital they took all their clothes away and locked them away so they couldn’t go out, so the men used to go across Grafton Bridge in their pyjamas to go to two hotels and drink.”

Phyllis also broke New Zealand history by becoming the first nurse given permission to marry a doctor.

They married in 1943 and around three months later her husband went off to war.

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One of the best ways to get away Leisure Time Tours have been delivering inspiring and memorable travel experiences for 30 years.

Established in 1987, Leisure Time Tours is a familyowned and operated tour company, specialising in providing tours for groups and individuals around New Zealand and abroad.

“Our experienced team strives hard to deliver quality holidays at affordable prices,” says Leisure Time Tours general manager Scott Mehrtens.

“Our holidays are fully inclusive, content-rich and with no hidden extras. We select accommodation with

quality, service and location at the top of the list – and we do not sacrifice these attributes for the price.”

Leisure Time Tours also provide and operate their fleet of luxury four-to-five star coaches in New Zealand, giving their clients the assurance of quality coach touring while travelling around the country.

The team is proud of their industry awards, but say their best gauge comes from their passengers.

“Ninety per cent of past passengers say they would travel with us again and consistently refer us to friends and family,” says Scott. “That is the best quality award we could ask for.” Take advantage of decades of travel experience and join Leisure Time Tours on one of

Working towards an active retirement A new Waikato lifestyle village will give Bay baby boomers the option to cash in and live free in an affordable, community-based environment.

Cambridge Oaks is a lifestyle village for people over 50 who want to downsize their home while still retaining an active lifestyle.

Opening for public viewing on November 25, the village allows residents to gain legal beneficial ownership of their homes and share in capital gains should they choose to sell.

Cambridge Oaks will include 205 homes starting at $249,000 for an apartment and $519,000 for a three-bedroom home.

Rather than hosting retirementvillage facilities such as a medical centre, the village will include

facilities including a village centre, a recreation shed, games room, library, gym, secure motorhome carparks and washdown areas.

Freedom Lifestyle Villages managing director Jacob Van Het Wout says after the great success and full occupancy of Papamoa Sands Village, the model proves the strong demand for an independent living community for more active 50-plus singles and couples.

“As people live longer and stay healthier, this will provide a different lifestyle to traditional

assisted living and care facilities,” says Jacob.

“At our villages, the average age of residents is eight years younger than in a traditional retirement village, 25 per cent are single, and the focus is on an active lifestyle rather than end-of-life support.”

Cambridge Oaks will have its grand opening on November 25 and 26 from 11am-3pm, where the public will enjoy a guided tour around the show homes with free coffee and snacks, at 95 Swayne Road, Cambridge.

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Enjoying your golden years Aging isn’t something that should be dreaded. It’s a beautiful process, just like a maturing wine or cheese.

And retirement shouldn’t be seen as an end point – it’s a new opportunity to embrace the things you love the most.

The Vines at Bethlehem is building on

the region’s status as the most desired haven in the North Island.

It has been carefully designed by local architects to be beautiful, modern and homely. Created by people who are passionate about what retirement should offer, The Vines incorporates the neighboring Mills Reef winery feel.

Potential residents will be surprised at how affordable The Vines’ homes are.

With two-and-three bedroom options available in either detached or duplex configurations, The Vines is the perfect place to make your good years golden.

All grounds and exterior home maintenance is taken care of, giving residents more freedom and time to enjoy the facilities on offer.

The Vines is well-equipped with 12-hectare grounds, walking tracks, a pool, clubhouse facilities including a snooker table, a library, dining area, and a lounge with an open fire.

And more luxury facilities are scheduled, with a beauty salon, relaxed living spaces, craft rooms and spacious lounge areas expected to develop soon.

And with the Bethlehem Shopping Centre just down the road, shoppers will be able to enjoy a stroll before enjoying some retail therapy and returning to their home at The Vines.

For more information, contact Tony Aldridge on: 05 578 0525 or visit: www.thevinesatbethlehem.co.nz

Retire in style at The Vines.

Try yourself an e-bike this summer If you haven’t tried an e-bike, see Len Haller at Anebike. He’s got one of the largest ranges of e-bikes on display anywhere.

Anebike works hard to bring you the best value and latest e-bikes from New Zealand and around the world.

Len says three years ago, when he had the first Moustache quality mid-drive electric bikes, he’d get the comment ‘yeah but it’s cheating’.

“This was until they tried them themselves,” he says, “and suddenly it’s not about cheating but ‘where can we ride to next?’”

He stocks the Fleetwood MTB-V1.0, featuring a Shimano Steps Motor – a proven e-bike platform with big distance capabilities. “We regard the Fleetwood MTB-V1.0 as the baseline of what a good electric bike should be,” says Len. “This is not a toy made of cobbled-together parts from China, but rather a fully integrated electric bike

for absolute riding pleasure.

“It is rock solid, capable, reliable, comfortable, balanced and backed with a full two-year warranty in New Zealand, not offshore like so many others.”

Len says as an e-bike specialist it’s his job to explain, present and demonstrate what an e-bike is and how it works.

“We have the most informative presentation in the business. Try us. We know we’re not able to sell everyone a bike, but it won’t stop us trying.”

Mix this with the best range of e-bikes available in New Zealand and he’s pretty sure he can help.

From factory-built e-bikes to a customised set-up, brands include Moustache, New Zealand’s Fleetwood Electric and Hiko e-bikes, as well as Apollo, Merida, Magnum, LaPierre and more.

“And we have some of the best prices you’ll find.

That’s what Anebike is all about.”

Call Len on: 027 787 1577 or visit: www.anebike.co.nz

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Betty’s philosophy Centenarian Ursula ‘Betty’ Francis is 101-years-old and a resident at Radius Althorp. One of seven children, Betty has only one sibling, a brother, who is still alive.

Betty and her husband, Ted, emigrated from England in 1962, following their son Nigel who had come to live in New Zealand four years earlier. They settled in Paeroa where Ted set up a small car painting business. The couple went on to build their own home and both were avid gardeners.

They lived happily in Paeroa for 55 years until, unfortunately, Ted passed away.

Betty then moved to the Bay of Plenty to be closer to her son and his family.

Betty has three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Her philosophy is a simple one that holds her in good stead: “If I can get out of bed and be dressed, I’m alright. I live day-to-day and hope for the best,” she says.

Better support for dementia sufferers urged The government must implement the New Zealand Framework for Dementia Care urgently and in full, says Alzheimer NZ. Chief executive Catherine Hall says dementia is one of New Zealand’s biggest healthcare issues and affects four out of five Kiwis. She says the government must act now to implement the framework in full because it

outlines sensible and urgentlyneeded steps that will mitigate some of the long-term impacts dementia will have on New Zealand society. The framework was prepared by the National government in 2013.

The number of people directly impacted by dementia is expected to triple to nearly 170,000 by 2050 and annual costs will reach nearly $5 billion

unless something is done now, says Catherine.

“Research indicates that for every dollar invested now in supporting people affected by dementia, the government will reap a nearly $7 return,” she says. “As a country we can’t afford to do nothing about the dementia challenge, and we need to take steps urgently."

Catherine says while

government funding is needed, the non-government organisation sector will bring additional funds, volunteers, solutions, and community knowledge and contacts that will be vital to provide services ‘on the ground’. This is an international problem, and other countries are actively focussed on tackling the issue with a range of initiatives,” she adds.

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Polite deterring okay Regarding the letter from B Conroy (The Weekend Sun, November 17), I agree with him that the ‘parking vigilante’ should have firstly observed the disabled label on the windscreen and that ‘bullying’ isn’t appropriate. However I disagree with him over the ‘self-appointed’ label he attached to the person he was dealing with. Parking wardens and police can’t be everywhere to tackle those who misuse the disabled parks so the general public can provide a deterrent by being seen and politely re-educating the offenders. B Jacob, Omokoroa.

No prosecution for Winston Peters?

I am wondering (and many others probably) if Winston Peters is being prosecuted by the government for claiming the single super whilst in a relationship and should only have been getting the married rate. He has paid the money back but if anyone else did this I am sure they would have been prosecuted.

W Galloway, Omokoroa.

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Govt road safety priority welcome Rogers Rabbits’ column on the road toll (The Weekend Sun, November 10) conveniently missed a very important statistic.

When comparing the road tolls of previous years he attempted to discredit the new government by missing the statistic from this year’s road toll which, as of November 14, stood at 371. When compared to last year’s toll of 328 it doesn’t look so great does it? The article also misquoted the associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter. The quote should read “it’s unacceptable that the previous

National government chose not to make safety a top priority in transport funding and policy. This new government will.”

The previous National government, along with NZTA, was planning to build the East West Link in Auckland at a cost of $1.8 billion, which would be the most expensive roading project in New Zealand’s history. Capital for this project would come from the National Land Transport Fund. This fund is limited so funds committed to this project would displace other projects for funding. Fortunately the incoming government has canned this project to consider other alternatives. I look forward to safety improvements being a top priority on our roads.

J Woods, Welcome Bay.

Smaller portions needed I’m writing about the article ‘Action needed to reduce food wastage’ (The Weekend Sun, November 17). I’m Italian, but I know that in New Zealand (luckily not like in my country) the family normally has quite a good number of children plus Mum and Dad and maybe more members.

In supermarkets food packed in big portions is often the only choice. Naturally, it is easy and convenient for the large family to buy and consume this food.

However, I think that in New Zealand there are people living alone

as well (like myself) and it is very difficult to find food packed in small portions, which cause us to always have remaining food. This results in lots of leftovers, food stored for too long in the fridge or freezer, and ultimately wasted food.

I believe that if the supermarkets could address and solve this problem (produce single portions or half of the current amount they pack) this could be a small attempt to reduce food wastage and make people more comfortable.

M Veneziano, Bethlehem (Abridged).

Lease shop space for parking The CBD business folk wailing and gnashing their teeth regarding customer parking (price and lack of) could, of course, take the entrepreneurial path, shut up shop, remove the shop frontage and lease the shop interior as additional parking, undercutting the Tauranga City Council fees.

A Baker, Tauranga.

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Less parking suffocated CBD I read with interest Cr Baldock’s proposals (SunLive, November 21) to increase parking costs in a plus/minus proposal for councillors to consider.

The wondrous ideas of $36/day, shuttles and so on from as far away as Sulphur Point to the CBD. These ideas would appear unrealistic and totally impractical. Shoppers have shown clear reluctance to use Cliff Road parking, instead choosing to shop anywhere else rather than the CBD. With all respect to this notion, it fails to address the core issues. The CBD of recent years has lost around 900 plus carparks that were available to CBD workers and shoppers. CBD workers mostly remain, the shoppers have missed out and left. For a decade the cause has been abundantly clear and obvious: less carparks means less shoppers so less business/

Put our own house in order

commercial activity in the CBD, a downwardspiralling plan created by TCC. When will these simple and obvious facts percolate into city hall and be remedied? Perhaps in the future, dawn will fade in with a thought of ‘Why is the CBD dark and empty?’

Perhaps only then will the folly be recognised for what it is. The CBD will be completely emptied of cars, transport and so, people.

Will TCC then seek an appropriate remedy?

I Stevenson, Tauranga (Abridged).

Online buyer beware Re A Bourne’s letter (The Weekend Sun, November 17). Your misguided perception of what the margin between your $70 online shoe purchase and the retail cost of a pair (not $300), covers is misleading to others to say the least!

You are implying that $230 goes straight to our pockets, which is far from the actual breakdown. Here is an insight to ‘some’ of the outgoings in running a small business: rent, store fit-outs and maintenance, wages, freight, insurance, advertising, equipment hire, security, power, phone, broadband, accountants, solicitors, bank fees and more.

I would personally prefer to shop local and benefit from the sales assistants’ experience, product knowledge and the reassurance that should there be an issue then help will be available, than ‘fly blindly’ at the click of a button. As the saying goes ‘buyer beware’.

What ‘safety net’ do your purchases have online?

By purchasing in NZ we have the NZ Consumer Guarantee Act. If any of your purchases are faulty what happens then? Are you going to send your ‘bargain’ $35,000 house framing back to Australia? Sounds expensive!

Good luck to you with your purchases. I hope they continue to be 100 per cent reliable! Fingers crossed, or they will end up on Trade Me along with lots of other ‘not-so-wonderful’ online purchases.

P Byrnes, Papamoa.

I read Rogers Rabbits’ column (The Weekend Sun, November 17) with interest. Although I’m sure it was tongue in cheek, he had some valid points. Before Jacinda Adern talks to Mr Turnbull about Manus Island refugees we should perhaps put our own house in order.

The number of refugees there pale in comparison with the thousands of our young people who are committing suicide, being bullied and living in deprivation.

A UNICEF report places New Zealand at the top of 41 OECD nations for youth suicide; a rate of 15.6 suicides per 100,000 people. This is five times the rate of Great Britain and equates to 500 per year. The same report places NZ at the bottom of the world in health and welfare of its children and youth.

A really frightening statistic is the OECD report on schoolyard bullying in NZ which places us second from bottom, with only Latvia below us. It says one in four children in NZ have been bullied. The NZ school population is approximately 788,000 so that means about 177,000 are victims. In an average classroom of 30, seven are victims of bullying.

If these statistics could be improved on I’m sure it would give our Prime Minister more standing when criticising others.

J McCoy, Parkvale (Abridged).

The Weekend Sun welcomes letters and photographs from readers.

Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum), supplied with full name and contact details. Photos are best in high resolution, jpeg format. Email: letters@thesun.co.nz

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You have to wonder. Here we are in our own swamp, up to our eyebrows with crocodiles, alligators and serpents (like homelessness, deprived children and inadequate parents) and all we seem to be thinking about is 150 of another country’s problems.

Common sense and reason have been replaced with fuzzy thinking. We should be thanking heaven for the Tasman Sea and getting on with our own solutions.

R McGuinness, Otumoetai.

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Jesus Christ: The greatest gift giver

A one day Creator/Redeemer Christian Healing Fest will happen at Plaza Fields on Saturday, December 2 between 2-11pm. www.citychurchtauranga.org.nz

Prayer will be available in one of the two marquees for any type of un-wellness - physical and emotional.

The invite to receive prayer is for people of any age, background or culture. Jesus Christ is the greatest gift giver in the universe.

He is our loving creator/redeemer and friend, and if our creator can’t relate to us, who can?

Jesus-centred prayer brings peace and blessing

to our bodies and minds. There is a real hope of turning around negative life and health situations.

From our February Fest there has been genuine reports of healings and improvements for people.

In the second marquee from 2pm there will be quality live music, including some carols.

Face painting and giveaways for children will be available next to the information tent.

The evening, from 8.30-11pm, features a large screen creation presentation.

The Creator/Redeemer Fest is supported by various churches, ministries and groups.

Forgiving others as well as ourselves Most of us are familiar with the Latin aphorism Carpe Diem, which means make the most of today giving little thought for tomorrow and assumedly, giving little thought about the past. Is this wise? What does the Bible, BETH - EL the Christian holy la tyb book, have to say?

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The Bible teaches forgiveness. This means that with God’s help we can forgive others when they have wronged us and forgive ourselves when we have failed.

Forgiveness is not about saying a wrong was okay, but is about

letting go of the power a past wrong has on one’s life. Forgiveness has been said to be like setting a prisoner free and finding out the prisoner was me.

Forgiveness is key to us being able to live in the present. If we don’t forgive we will end up being controlled by assaults of the past and we cannot make the most of the gift of today.

The Bible also teaches that we should not worry about tomorrow because each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:34).

Not worrying about tomorrow is much easier when we believe and know that we have a God who will work out everything for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28).

This does not mean life will be easy but rather that God will ultimately work it all out for good.

The Bible also teaches us we should be wise and prepare for the future.

For example, in Proverbs 21:5 we read: “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”

In conclusion, Carpe Diem can only be achieved if we forgive, trust God with our future and are wise about how we spend today.

Dale Williamson, Holy Trinity Tauranga

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Come up to the L.A.B. Every so often, a wunderkind guitarist comes along in Tauranga.

at home so Delaney did all his practice on the strings of a tennis racket.

He was a monster player.

L.A.B. More recently there's been Josh Durning, with his love for early American blues and jazz, incredibly dexterous guitar chops and remarkable ability to absorb old music.

You know the type – early teens, prodigiously talented, better than anyone else at school by leaps and bounds.

Of course it's not always guitarists. If you think keyboards the mind immediately goes to Grant Winterburn, now playing and teaching in Auckland, who used to astound people with his prowess as a 15-year-old and won a pile of trophies at the Youth Jazz Competition.

Or think of Oscar Laven, who was tapped at a tender age for the NZ Youth Orchestra and had a remarkable facility and interest in reed instruments, particularly bass ones. He's now down in Wellington and, despite his main gigs being jazz and classical, returned briefly to Tauranga a couple of weekends back to play for the Entertainers Club with Frank Burkitt's band of folkies. He now plays pretty much anything you can blow, and more besides.

But since more people play guitars than other instruments, this phenomenon of young prodigies occurs more frequently.

Guitarslingers

Digging into the musical graveyard of my memory, my earliest thought would be of Kevin Coleman, who as a 17-year-old (I think) was Ritchie Pickett's full-time guitarist in the Inlaws, touring overseas and recording dazzling harmony lines on Ritchie's Gone For Water album along with Dave Maybee.

And I think of the bands Graham Clark assembled in the years prior to Brilleaux, often featuring fresh young virtuosos. One of those was Terry Varhalamas – a brilliant young guitarist who went on to play and record with John Michaelz and Bruce Rolands in The Stone Babies (and now Bruce is playing in Brilleaux with Graham – it's a bit of a musical roundabout here in the Bay!).

Another teen guitarist became prominent playing alongside Grant Winterburn and the legendary John Terry in Hit & Run. He was Delaney McVay, who once chainsawed a guitar to pieces on the stage of the Saint Amand Hotel.

I heard a story about Delaney from his school music teacher. He said Delaney was struggling a bit with some complicated guitar parts for the school band so he asked him what the trouble was.

It turned out that the family couldn't afford a guitar

Joel Shadbolt

And somewhere in between was Joel Shadbolt. I first became aware of Joel when he was about 13 or so and already playing with a maturity well beyond his years. Throughout his teens he dazzled everybody, studying in Auckland, visiting the States, expanding from blues to country and jazz and now pretty much anything.

But Joel, mid-20s now, is no longer a child prodigy and many of those who burn so brightly early give it all up early too.

Not Joel, and I'm chuffed to report that the first really major project he's been involved in is being launched today (November 24) – the debut self-titled album by L.A.B., the band he's played with for the past couple of years.

Available now digitally and on limited edition double LP, this is the latest project from Brad & Stu Kora, along with Ara Adams-Tamatea (Katchafire) and Joel. So far I've only heard the three songs pre-released on Spotify, which are muscular and reggae-leaning with a spicing of electronica, blues and funk.

They are hard-driving yet accessible, tough yet commercial.

The album was recorded at Wellington’s Surgery Studios with Dr Lee Prebble (The Black Seeds, Fly My Pretties) and, along with the band who seem able to marry musical discipline with inspired playing, it seems destined for great things.

I'll keep in touch with Joel and report back on what happens next with L.A.B. I suggest you get online and check out the band immediately – they are going to be B.I.G.

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Volunteers wanted for new hospice shop seeing the recycled furniture go to a new home and With an interest in old furniture, Allan and Laila Morpeth have found themselves the perfect volunteering job at Waipuna Hospice. Allan sometimes makes a quick repair and offers The retired Welcome Bay couple spend two mornings a week volunteering at the hospice’s Fraser Street op shop and Laila also does a Sunday shift. They enjoy

support and a chaplaincy service.

Hospice nurses work in the Papamoa community every day and have cared for 78 patients over the past year.

If you’re interested in volunteering for Waipuna Hospice, and particularly at the new beach-themed Papamoa op shop, you can register at: www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz/volunteers

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Waipuna Hospice is opening a new op shop in Papamoa in February and is looking for volunteers like Allan and Laila to staff it. The shop, on the former garden centre site at 157 Domain Road, will be open seven-days-a-week and, like Fraser Street, will be a large store selling furniture as well as clothing, books and bric-a-brac.

“The op shops are great,” says Allan.

“People donate and buy things because they appreciate what hospice is doing.

“And the volunteers all work in together. Some extra males would be great though!”

Allan says he and Laila enjoy volunteering for hospice because they have seen first-hand how valuable their work is.

In 2008 their friend lost his battle with cancer and his family benefited from the services provided by hospice, which include palliative nursing care and specialist medical support, respite care and practical support such as Waipuna Hospice op shop manager Pip Arnold and volunteer Allan Morpeth meal preparation, loan with some of the beachy items people will be able to buy at the new Papamoa equipment, bereavement shop in February.

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This year’s Trustpower Christmas Parade set to be the biggest yet With amazing new floats, a host of well-known cartoon and movie characters, entertainment, music and, of course, the big guy himself, Downtown Tauranga’s promising another incredible Trustpower Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2.

Richard Parker from Black Chilli Designs with his fuzzy helper.

“Without the generosity of Trustpower and others we simply couldn’t stage this parade, so we are incredibly grateful.”

The Trustpower Christmas Parade starts 11am on Saturday, December 2, and runs from Devonport Road

Now in its fourth year in Downtown Tauranga, spokesperson Fiona Corkery says every year they raise the bar. “Year on year we aim to make the parade bigger,” she says.

“This year we have a spectacular new float for Santa and a Disney princess float. Our Frozen, Mad Hatter Tea Party and Batman floats will be back, and registrations promise a spectacular show. We can’t wait to bring the city centre alive.

“The entertainment includes Santa and a host of characters down at Edgewater Fan post parade, so the kids can say hi.

“We’ll have the Little Entertainment Company on the waterfront with rides and bouncy castles, shaved ice and other treats.”

Such a large event doesn’t happen without strong collaboration and Fiona has been amazed at the incredible community support that the parade attracts.

“Resene have come on board with paint for the main floats, which is just incredible,” says Fiona.

“Matrix is lending us a flatbed trailer for Santa’s rather massive float, Cosplay are bringing their characters and the list goes on.

(starting at Second Avenue) down to the Harington Street intersection on The Strand. The waterfront entertainment runs until 2pm. Visit: www.taurangachristmasparade.co.nz for more information.

in concert

Warming the vocal chords for Christmas singing

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at Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. Tickets are $15 for adults, and accompanied children go free. They’re available from choir members or via door sales on the day.

Guest musical director Jess Bradley, with Leon Gray on piano, leads Oriana Singers during their winter concert.

Oriana Singers are preparing for their upcoming concerts in December under the baton of Jessica Bradley.

Jess joined the choir as guest musical director at the beginning of this year, while the regular musical director Katrina Daniela is on parental leave.

Jess travels each week from Rotorua to lead rehearsals and has thoroughly enjoyed leading the Oriana Singers this year, but says she will be very happy to go back to her own choirs ‘In Rotorua’ and ‘SING again!!’

Entitled ‘Almost Christmas... and anything goes’, the programme is a blend of popular songs and carols, entertaining the audience with a range of seasonal music.

Almost Christmas will be performed on December 2 from 2.30pm at St Andrews Church, Dee Street, Mount Maunganui, and December 3 from 2.30pm.

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‘Russian Rendezvous’ for BOP Symphonia

Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s last concert of the year is at Baycourt this Sunday.

Fans of big, passionate orchestral sounds should head for Baycourt this Sunday afternoon for Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s last concert of the year.

Our own community orchestra is joining forces with the Taranaki Symphony Orchestra for ‘Russian Rendezvous’ - a programme of grand Russian masterpieces including Tchaikovsky’s well-loved Piano Concerto.

Italian pianist Flavio Villani will be the soloist and this hugely popular piece will be the highlight for many. However the other major item on the programme, Rachmaninov’s epic 2nd Symphony, is one of the best and will tug at the heart strings with its beautiful lush melodies contrasting with magnificently intense

passages with triple woodwind and lots of brass.

The two orchestras recently met half way in Te Kuiti for a combined rehearsal with their two conductors, Justus Rozemond and Adam Jasinski, who will share conducting duties at the concert.

All the players are excited to have the opportunity to take part in such a stirring programme, which would be beyond the resources of each orchestra alone. Russian Rendezvous is a special event not to be missed.

‘Russian Rendezvous’ is on at 2pm at Baycourt Addison Theatre on Sunday, November 26. Tickets are $10 via www.ticketek.co.nz, by phone on: 0800 842 538 or at Baycourt Box Office.

Door sales will be available, but get there early!

Let the festivities begin!

The Christmas Art Fest in Papamoa is a way to challenge the notion that a good Christmas is one that involves a lot of spending.

It will be a visual and musical celebration of all that is good in human relationships and a reminder of the love that Christmas is all about.

Paintings, photos, videos, large floral displays, music, laughter and dance are all on offer.

Artists’ work on displayed may be offered for sale, as spending on one lasting piece of art is a richer use of money than simply following a trend.

There will also be the chance to get your hands on art for children and adults, with card making workshops running all day, a vision board workshop from 10-11am on Saturday, wax art, painting and more. Morning and afternoon tea will be available at no cost.

This will be a fun, free, family-friendly event and, it is hoped, the first of many.

The La Toupe Royale - a French parlour game on a table - will be onsite on Saturday. The table is a genuine antique Louis XVI vintage. One of only six remaining in the world, it is offered to the Art Fest for the sheer fun of playing an ancient game on a remarkable piece of vintage craftsmanship.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto soloist

Flavio Villani

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Saturday 25 November Art Classes Adult Art Classes for

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

Balmoral Kilties Welcomes ladies to join this great sport for fun, friendship & fitness. Age 30+. For more info ph Coach Anita 07 5788996 or 02102576094 evenings.

Bay Networking Singles Club Social activities 55+. Dining, BBQs, outings.

Facebook on Bay networking Singles Social Group or Ph Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or Jonathan 07 572 2091 Beth El Messianic Family Come celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. BethEl.org.nz Christmas Sequence Dance Mount Maunganui Scottish Society Christmas Sequence Dance Sat 9th Dec, 7:30pm10:30pm. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair, Mt. Maunganui. Great Band, Lovely Supper. Entrance $7. All Welcome. Erica 576 0578 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 Come Dancing Tauranga Social Dance Club. First Saturday of month, Sequence & Old Time. Greerton Hall 7:30pm.

Great music supper & raffles.

Ph Faye 07 543 3280 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.

Essential Tremor Support Group

Meeting today at Evans Road Community Church at 10am. Gold coin donation and/or small plate for morning tea. Ph Ann 542 4005 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.

Greerton Hall Market 8am-12pm.

Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac.

Stalls inside/outside. New stall-holders welcome. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 greertonmarket@ actrix.co.nz, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

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

Tauranga Friendship Social Club Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s. Couples & singles all welcome. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Tauranga Fuchsia Group Annual show Sunday 3rd December 8:30am-3:30pm at Legion Frontiersmen Hall Elizabeth Street West. Contact Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Rotary Easter Booksale

Please donate books, records, Cds, Dvds, Jigsaws & Sheet music for next Rotary Charity Book sale. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence

Final Dance tonight at Greerton Hall 7:30-10:30pm. Catered Supper for Special Birthday Celebration. $7 entry.

Spot & raffle prizes. All welcome.

Ph 576 5076 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

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 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 Zee Night Market Are you coming to Zee`s NIGHT MARKET tonight?

Loads of awesome stalls , food + more, 169 Elizabeth Street 6pm - 9pm

Sunday 26 November

Advent Procession Advent Proces-

sion tonight at 7pm St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd. Mt. Maunganui free event - collection.

Art & Artisan Fair 11am-3pm Black Sheep Bar & Grill Whakamarama. Local creatives quality original art and artisan product. Ongoing 2018 last Sunday of each month.

Art On The Strand Original Art for Sale 9am-4pm (if weather fine) Many artists showcasing & selling their art. Tauranga Society of Artists Inc.

Athenree Homestead Vintage Christmas Fair & Market. Stalls,

games, carols, brass band. House open, hot & cold food in Station.

Only $3, under 12 free. 360 Athenree Road. www.athenreehomestead.org.nz Bible Seminars Sunday 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: “The Bible’s teaching on gambling” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 BOP Beekeepers Meet today at 2pm at 2 Tebbutt Access,Tauriko. Gold coin donation & plate to share for afternoon tea. Ph Gordon 027 544 2882 Computer Club (TGA) Inc. Meets at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St. West, on last Sun of the month, from 9:30am until 12:30pm. More info Ph 571 4941 Computer Help for Individuals Need help to use your computer, iPad, tablet, eReader, phone or other device. Contact the Library to book a lesson with one of our tutors. Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Ph 577 7177 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 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 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.

Oropi Sunday Market 9am-1pm.

Market featuring local Chef, good variety of Arts/Crafts showcasing talented artists & crafters, fresh produce & other goodies! Oropi Memorial Hall, 1295 Oropi Road Papamoa Country Music Club Our last meeting this year will happen this Sunday. Come along & enjoy music starting at 1pm. If needed contact Mike 0274 597 505 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Wayne 027 974 5699 Papamoa Outdoor Bowls All welcome to our Roll Up’s. Sun & Wed. Register

at 12:30, commences 1pm. Come & experience OUTDOOR BOWLS Geoge Spratt Reserve. Ph 574 0177 anytime.

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

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

Russian Rendezvous, Baycourt 2pm

Bay of Plenty Symphonia meets Taranaki Symphony Orchestra in a concert of Russian masterpieces. Featuring Flavio Villani in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Rachmaninov’s 2nd Symphony Sequence Dance New Years Eve, Sunday Dec 31. Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd, 8pm till midnight. Entrance $8pp.

Supper provided. Excellent programme & music. Prizes, raffles. Goodbye 2017, welcome 2018 White Ribbon Morning Tea Cherrywood Community White Ribbon Morning Tea at St Columba Presbyterian Church from 10:30am, planting of white ribbon stakes with family violence guest speakers from 9:30am

Monday 27 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 Badminton Club-Aquinas College

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

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

Ph/txt Sue 021 194 4335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Body+Soul Fun Fitness For over 50s, occasional speakers, social events.

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

Chess Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late programme 7:30pm onwards. Standard chess rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

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

Junction Omokoroa Support Group

Have Mental Health concerns? Want to know more? Peer Support at Coffee & Chat. Omokoroa Community Church on Hamurana Road 11am. Ph 543 3010 for details

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 Mondays at 10am in Bellevue. Ph David or Trisha at 540 1204. Find Peace, Joy, Well-Being & Pure Knowledge.

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

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Friday 24 November 2017 THE WEEKEND SUN Tauranga RocknRoll Club Lessons & Club Dancing @ Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Ph Malcolm 027 592 7240 or www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, 1-4pm. Register by 12:45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga Toastmasters Meet weekly at Tauranga Lyceum Club, First Ave. 7:15-9:30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills within a welcoming group. Guests welcome. Ph Alan 544 5989 Womens’ Art Group We meet every Monday 9am-12pm at 68 1st Avenue. New members very welcome. Ph Annie 543 2108 YOGA With Nic -Bethlehem Classes are: Mon & Thurs nights 7-8:10pm; Wed & Fri mornings 9:15am-10:25am; Tues afternoons 1:15pm-2:25pm. Stretch, lengthen, strengthen, reset. Contact Nic: 021 124 2598 www.sweetyoga.co.nz Zonta Tauranga Championing Women’s Causes welcomes you to meet others likeminded. Great speakers, a fabulous meal & fun at Tauranga Club. Every 2nd Monday 5.30pm. Call Suzy 021 2665 044

Tuesday 28 November

Aglow Mt Maunganui Welcome to the final 2017 Aglow meeting. Special day with guest speakers. Shared lunch. Today at 10am, Salvation Army Hall. Sharron 027 354 1060 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

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Church Tuesday 9-11am. Ph Shelly 07 262 1035 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 Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Book Group meets at 10am. Theme this month - Historic Reads. All welcome. Ph. Gail 574 3376.

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 9:30-10:30am St Columba Church 502 Otumoetai Rd Cherrywood. First class free.

Gloria 021 139 2448 Fitness League 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 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. All welcome. Ph Jim 576 7339 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 10am2pm. 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 3:30pm-6pm. 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 Tonight’s program-exploring the southern skies, the milky way to 2017 space discoveries including the latest exo planet. Telescope viewing weather dependent. 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 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 29 November Age Concern Walking Group Kulim Park 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 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

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. No charge, all ages welcome, www.healingrooms.co.nz Inquiries 021 110 0878

Junction Bi-Polar Support Group

Have Bi-polar? Want to know more? Get support in an friendly & relaxed environment. 6:30pm at Junction, 28 Carlisle Street, Greerton, Tauranga. Ph 543 3010 for details.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

Keeping Yourself Safe Online

Papamoa Library 6-7pm.

Tricks & traps & how to protect yourself from scammers. Booking essential. Ph 577 7177 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 at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd at 7:30pm. Tonight is Psychic Night with 4 light workers. Door $5. Enquiries ph 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 Papamoa Outdoor Bowls All welcome to our Roll Up’s. Sun & Wed. Register at 12:30, commences 1pm. Come & experience OUTDOOR BOWLS Geoge Spratt Reserve. Ph 574 0177 anytime.

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, tonight 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

Tauranga Midweek Tramping Group

Golden Cross - Whangamata Quarry Road. Moderate. Garth 575 7293 Tauranga Opera Forum Live concert with Tauranga’s rising stars of opera plus Gianni Schicchi. tonight from 5:30pm in Graham Young Theatre, Tauranga Boys’ College. $20.

House of Travel Ph 07 577 0583

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

Thursday 30 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

Baywide Housing Advocacy Services Having hassles with hous-

ing, landlords, flatmates, NZ, Govt Departments? FREE drop in Clinic, Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm at Baywide Community Law Offices 63 Willow Street, Tauranga.

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 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. French Connection For lovers of all things French.

Every second Thursday, La Mexica 4:30-6:30. Contact agohns@yahoo.co.nz for info Junction Coffee Group Join us for friendship & support at Junction Mt/ Papamoa Coffee & chat every Thursday 1-2pm. Ph 543 3010 for details.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikab 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Toastmasters Building communication & leadership 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday of month Katikati Community Resource Centre 45 Beach Road 7:30-9:30pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Keynotes Inc. Keynotes 4 part harmony Women’s Chorus Meet Thursday 7pm @ Wesley Church hall 13th Ave. Singing for fun & health. Ph Nora 544 2714 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 Blue Rovers Sportsground Hall, Fraser Street (across from 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. Ph 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

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Opera students gain orchestrated success Two aspiring singers will be awarded a $2800 scholarship to crescendo their opera careers.

come from a contemporary background and the competition has been a building tool to develop operatic skills and widen their capabilities.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity,” she says, “Not every Tauranga Opera Forum - a group of volunteers child is born into a family that has lots of money to who enjoy opera - are awarding scholarships to two spend on things like their musical endeavours, so Tauranga students. having a group of people to provide tuition for a year The scholarships will go to students from either saves a substantial outlay.”

Tauranga Girls College or Behlehem College to provide Tauranga Girls College singing tuition to further student Shenazzar Sta their studies next year.

Tauranga Opera Forum Lucia, who will be chair John Hodgson says going against four other there will be an audition students next week, says concert on November 29 the competition is a great where five students will each opportunity to grow and sing two classical songs. develop her skills in opera.

“They will then be judged Jessie White, from Jessie White, Shenazzar Sta Lucia and by a panel of judges who will Tauranga Girls College, says Tamsyn Harawira. be looking for potential and this is the first time they people who have a bent towards opera,” says John. have both taken part in a competition.

“Opera’s not for everyone, but for those who do have “It’s a little bit nerve racking to think of what it’s an interest, this is an opportunity for young singers to going to be like walking on stage and seeing all the get a boost up.” faces in the crowd, but I’m excited as well,” says Jessie.

Accompanist Mora James says most of the students The audition concert will be on Wednesday,

November 29 at 5.30pm at the Graham Young Youth Theatre at Tauranga Boys College at 664 Cameron Road.

Tickets will be $20 per person and can be purchased at the House of Travel on

Spring Street or the Bureta Pharmacy at Bureta Shopping Centre.

Announcement of the winners of the 2018 Singing Scholarships will be made at the end of the evening. Sharnae Hope

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Square Dancing Fun Easy walking dance.

Learners welcome. Club night 7:30pm.

Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St. Other sessions ph 543 1063. Facebook Orange City Squares Rounds.

Sunshine Dance Group Learn Sequence Dancing with a friendly group. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue. 7-10pm, excellent tuition & dancing. $2pp entrance includes supper.

Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi in the Park Memorial Park next to Mini Golf on 11th Ave. No charge. 9:30am Tauranga Creative Fibre Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm.

Learn and share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. 177 Elizabeth St, Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga 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 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meets at 7:30pm in club rooms, corner Cross Rd & Mirrielees Rd, Sulphur Point. Ed 543 1108 Womens’ Singing Group Beginners very welcome. We meet every Thursday 11am at 68 1st Avenue. Ph Marie 576 1300

Friday 1 December

Botanic Park Christmas Carols Enjoy an evening of

WHAT’S ON

carols, music & food in beautiful Sydenham Botanic Park.

With Tauranga Salvation Army Band, Ngai Tamarawaho Choir, school choirs. No charge.

Cards 500 Senior Citizens Te Puke every

Friday 12:45-3pm. Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. New members welcome.

Brian 573 8465 Carols in the Park December 1, 6pm, Sydenham Botanic Park, Miller Rd, Tauranga.

Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Counselling Need to talk? First Session free at Arataki Community Centre. Every Friday. To book your appointment, please Ph Karen 021 579 249 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 Singers Wanted Ladies Singing Group.

Meet at TePuke Lyceum Club. 10am. Ph Bev 573 4943 The Night Out Markets Night market. A range of products & services. Free & family friendly, cash only! Clothing, accessories, decor, health, food, etc. 6:30-9pm Bethlehem Hall

Whakamarama Christmas Market

From 5:30pm, Whakamarama Hall, 469 Whakamarama Road. Showcasing locally made gifts, produce & businesses. Family friendly Market, with children’s activities.

Hosted by Whakamarama Kindergarten

RISE DANCE COMPANY 10 YEAR SHOWCASE

BLOOD BROTHERS

Rise Dance Company

Sat 25 Nov 10am, 2pm & 6:30pm

Sat 2–Sat 9 Dec

Addison Theatre (Dance)

Check website for times Addison Theatre (Musical)

Stage Right Trust

RUSSIAN RENDEVOUS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Bay of Plenty Symphonia & Taranaki Symphony Orchestra

Urban Dance Youth Trust

Mon 4 & Tues 5 Dec 6pm

Sun 26 Nov 2pm

Addison Theatre (Orchestra)

Addison Theatre (Dance)

OLIVER TWISTED

PAGE TO STAGE

Gillian Moore School of Dance

KJ Studios

Fri 1 Dec 7pm Sat 2 Dec 1 & 7pm

Fri 8 6:30pm Sat 9 Dec 11:30am

Addison Theatre (Dance/Musical)

Addison Theatre (Dance)

www.ticketek.co.nz | 0800 TICKETEK

Baycourt Box Office – Ensure you are buying through Ticketek outlets only.

NANOGIRL LIVE! – ENGINEERING MAGIC

Nanogirl Labs, Spark NZ and the University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering

Tue 12 Dec 5pm & 7pm Addison Theatre (Live Science Spectacular) 24 HOURS

Dance Education Centre

Fri 15 Dec 6:30pm Sat 16 Dec 1pm & 7pm Addison Theatre (Dance)

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KNOW YOUR Local REAL ESTATE AGENT Special offer on landlord insurance In touch with the For the rest of the year, new clients at Bay Rentals will be given six months of free landlord insurance.

The arrangement is with REAL Landlord Insurance, which only provides landlord insurance to clients who are professionally managed by companies such as Bay Rentals.

The Tauranga business is a one-stop shop for landlords, including casual property inspections for clients who otherwise manage their properties themselves. They provide a tailored service, from finding a tenant through to a full service, with short-term, hourly contracts available.

Bay Rentals property manager Delanie Lockhart says she aims to create great long-term renting relationships for her clients.

“My philosophy is that I would never put anyone in a client’s house I wouldn’t put in my own,” says Delanie.

“It’s about developing a relationship so that both tenants and landlords are happy. You want someone who’s going to pay the rent, look after the property and feel like they can come to you with any problems.”

Delanie Lockhart of For more information, contact Delanie on: 021 555 549 or Bay Rentals. email: admin@bayrentals.co.nz

Whether you want a holiday home, lifestyle or luxury residence, Debi Bennett from Eves Bethlehem knows everything there is to know about locations, value, property types, pricing, building requirements and zoning – not to mention every possible attraction to entertain you and your family.

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She thoroughly loves her work, and enjoys the fantastic people she meets every day – many of whom become her friends.

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With all the activity that’s going on and the anticipation of Christmas looming, remember to take time to sit down, take a breath and appreciate the amazing place we call home.

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My home doesn’t leak! Lighting it up from on top

Most homes we test leak! Local Detect-A-Leak owner John Pope says the days of relying on a builder or even your average building inspector to find moisture and moisture-related issues just doesn't cut it anymore. Conducting moisture inspections requires specialist equipment and experience.

It takes about two-to-three hours to fully moisture inspect a home for leaks, and that's with an infrared camera and non-invasive moisture testing equipment. The infrared camera can see

Everyone wants more natural light in their homes and a good quality, certified product that is preferably Kiwi designed and made at a good price.

This is where Suntrenz Skylights comes into play and outscores everything in the field.

“We have designed the highest quality John Pope from Detect a leak. what we can’t.

Any home built prior to 2005 will often have poorly detailed or missing flashings or failing areas such as windows or cladding that can or are allowing moisture ingress.

“We can help you find the leaks that you didn't know you had, determine the cause of a leak and advise on preventive maintenance,” says John.

If you would like more information go to: Detect-A-Leak.co.nz or give John a call on: 0800 338 328.

Skylight and Suntube products, that are made to fit New Zealand roofs that won’t leak or break down over time,” says Solar Innovations’ Kim Buchan.

“With leaky homes still at the forefront of our minds, we have taken care in designing the roof profiles to fit your roof.

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public notices TAURANGA CITY PLAN OPERATIVE (in full) – PLAN CHANGES 13, 14, 18 TAURANGA CITY PLAN OPERATIVE (in part) – PLAN CHANGE 25

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At its meeting of the 21 November 2017 the Tauranga City Council approved (in full) Plan Changes 13, 14, and 18 to the Tauranga City Plan, pursuant to clause 17 (1) of Schedule 1 of the RMA. At its meeting of the 21 November 2017 the Tauranga City Council approved (in part) Plan Change 25 to the Tauranga City Plan, pursuant to clause 17 (2) of Schedule 1 of the RMA. In accordance with clause 20 (1) of Schedule 1 of the RMA, Plan Changes 13, 14 and 18 will become ‘operative’, and Plan Change 25 will become ‘operative in part’, on 2 December 2017.

Those parts not included ‘operative’ specifically relate to the rule framework for the Wairakei Residential Zone and rezoning of land on the boundary of the Wairakei and Te Tumu urban growth areas in accordance with appeal reliefs sought under: • ENV-2017-AKL-000139: New Zealand Transport Authority; • ENV-2017-AKL-000142: The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton; • ENV-2017-AKL-000144: Bluehaven Holdings Limited; • ENV-2017-AKL-000145: Te Tumu Kaituna 14 Trust.

Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

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RUN ON LISTINGS entertainment TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available. Ph 574 8533 today

matua 21 CLIVEDENE ST, Saturday 25th 8am-12pm. Books, womens’ clothing, kitchen stuff, pots, blender, linen, coffee table, mirrors, china, ornaments, etc.

Cash only.

papamoa east 18 SARAH PLACE, Sunday 26th Nov 8am-12pm. Household items, toys & baby gear. Come grab a bargain!

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pyes pa 67 GRANTSTON DR, Saturday 25th 8am-1pm. Houselot everything must go!

mobility scooters mobility equipment daily living aids disability advice equipment hire we can come to you

JUST $20+gst with FREE signs & price stickers! arts & crafts

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ART & GARDEN Art Sale to be held on the 3rd December 9am Sorry NO EFTPOS available, CASH only. At 36 Bahamas Key, Papamoa. Artwork is framed.

accommodation HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Romantic, separate, selfcontained accommodation with a touch of luxury. Rural location 5 minutes from Hobbiton. Sleeps up to four. Continental breakfast included. Ph 021 0595 185

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CASH LOANS $200 - $20,000

bible digest FAITH CAN MOVE mountains.

Matthew 17:20

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

3/212 Chadwick Road, Greerton Tauranga IF23004TWS

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you.

Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae NEED A C.V.? Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. I can help you stand out on paper.

A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch.

From scratch or updating existing ones. Check out samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

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5K FROM $37pw, over 48 months incl interest at 17.95% + credit fees. Unsecured loans and car loans. Maxloans.co.nz 0508 629 5626

for sale CHRISTMAS EVE BAGS, put a smile on the kids dials and prepare for the arrival of Santa. Includes Milk Bottle, Big Time Cookie, Bell, Key, Stop Here Sign, Bedtime Story, Reindeer Food, Colouring In sheets, all for just $25 and you only need one per household. See sample on FB https://www.facebook.com/ Bagged-1891045684243665/ or contact 021 2727912

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 PALMS GARDEN CENTRE. Set in the beautiful rural setting of the lower Kaimai, next to the lovely Kaimai Café. SH29. Check out the great new giftware for Christmas and local unique art and crafts.

OPEN - Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, 10am - 3.30pm. 07 218 1616 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. naturalpetremediesstore.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 Kittens Various Colours, Ages, Sex, Various Areas

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Found Puppies Various Colours, Ages, Sex, Various Areas Found Mix Breed Male Puppy, Parkvale Area, Ref: 107305 Found Adult Tortoiseshell Female Cat, Tauranga South Area, Ref: 107420 Found Adult Grey Tabby Male Cat, Mount Maunganui Area, Ref: 107340 Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Papamoa Area, Ref: 107478 Found Adult Tabby/White Female Cat, Tauranga South Area, Ref: 107421 Found Adult Tabby Male Cat, Papamoa Area, Ref: 107334 Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Parkvale, Ref: 107209 Found Adult Grey/White Female Cat, Papamoa Area, Ref: 107649 Found Young White/Brown Rabbit, Bethlehem Area, Ref: 107457 Found Brown Female Guinea Pig, Papamoa Area, Ref: 107514 Found Adult Black Female Cat, Judea Area, Ref: 107870 Found Adult Tortoiseshell Female Cat, Greerton Area, Ref: 107783, Found Adult White Tabby/Torti Female Cat, Whakamarama Area, Ref: 107829

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

Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Greerton Area, Ref: 100177, PH SPCA 07 578 0245

TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

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NOTICE OF AGM, Tauranga Squash Rackets Club Inc. Devoy Squash & Fitness Centre. Notice of AGM 14 Dec 2017 - 6.00pm Cnr 13th Ave & Devonport Road, Tauranga

to let TEMPORARY RENTAL TO March 20. Ideal for someone building their own home or a visitor to Tauranga. Central Gate Pa area, just 2 blocks from shopping and schools.

3 Bedroom older solid home with new kitchen. $390 per week with no bond or fees. Call 0272568014

trades & services ANDY’S BUILDING MAINTENANCE, wide variety of house repairs, roofing, spouting, painting, building. 20 years exp. please ph 022 3500 600

RETAIN YOUR INDEPENDENCE with Driving Miss Daisy. Friendly, experienced drivers provide whatever assistance needed for appointments, shopping and outings. Mobility vehicles and wheelchair available. Call Gerard on 0800 363 000.

travel & tours “AAA” (Tour 1) DISCOVER THE CHATHAM ISLANDS (Tour 2) Hinterland South Island Tour + Main Highlights. (Tour 3) Mrs. Brown’s Boys Show LIVE (Tour 4) North Island Train Trip & Te Papa Museum. Plus much more.

Door to Door service. Phone HINTERLAND TOURS: 07 575-8118.

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

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB Need a Christmas gift for your Mum & Dad? Christmas Travel Vouchers now available for purchase online.

Visit www.no8tours.co.nz or email info@no8tours.co.nz.

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

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits. January Tours 2017

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NZ FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 29 November. Transport ex-Tauranga & entry $86.00.

Five pick-up points. Ph: 5441383 tgatastingtours@xtra.co.nz

venues BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION NOW. No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting.

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

wanted LAWN BOWLS size 1 or 2 for beginner bowler. Ph 543 9483 or 021 1706 936

Danni van der Heijden from Circus in a Flash, Polly Rumbal and Sue Fergusson from A Splendid Afternoon.

Jill Scott, owner of Model A Victoria 1931.

Last weekend’s Vintage and Retro Fayre in Greerton, a brand new event to Tauranga, went off without a hitch, with many people saying it could be as big as the Napier Art Deco Festival. Plenty of people got dressed up for the occasion.

Greerton Mainstreet manager Sally Benning.

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Summer Escape to Nelson.

Departs Monday 22nd January, Away 5 Days & 4 Nights INCLUDES-Free Door to door pick-up,Flights,Accommodation, Activities, Breakfasts & Dinners.

Visiting Sunny Nelson: We’ll base ourselves here & take day trips visiting Spectacular French Pass, Wearable Arts & Classic Car Museum,Hogland Glass Art Gallery, Eclectic Mapua Wharf & Galleries, Pristine Abel Tasman Cruising the Scenic Coastline.

North Islands Heartland Journey.

Departs Sunday 21st January, Away 7 Days & 6 Nights.

INCLUDES-Free Door to door pick-up, Accommodation, Activities, Breakfasts & Dinners.

Visiting East to the West : We’ll start our journey from the pretty Hawkes Bay Village Havelock North,visiting the world largest Gannet Colony ,Iconic Cape Kidnappers Station, Scenic Gentle Annie Rd, Forgotten World Rail Carting Experience, Exploring Taranaki Region, Amazing Tawhiti Museum & Famous Festival of the Lights.

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

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BIRTHDAY SALE CELEBRATING 23 YEARS ON NOW! Great deals on outdoor furniture & umbrellas!

Marcel Cross Back Dining Chairs were $259, NOW $199

NZ Made Mason 2.5 Seater Sofa NOW $600 OFF

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