The Weekend Sun 15 December 2017

15 December 2017, Issue 886

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Todd looks ahead p3

Coast with the most

Sam’s Mount challenge p22

Celebrating scholarships p38

Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club’s habit of producing world-class sailors has come to the attention of the BBC television programme Coast, with host Neil Oliver visiting the Bay of Plenty recently to see what’s behind it all.

Neil, under the tutelage of one of the club’s current sailing stars, 49erFX Olympian Molly Meech, was introduced to a P class dinghy.

He capsized, of course, as P Class sailors have done for generations, and he also came away with some of the

collected wisdom of the club’s older sailors who have had many years to consider the same question. Their answer? It’s all very natural. Read more on pages 4-5.

Pictured: Molly Meech gives Coast host Neil Oliver a sailing lesson. Photo: Nikki South.

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Camels and asses kept at bay You know it’s getting close to Christmas when one of the Three Kings pulls up outside the office, climbs out of his Nissan and sets about adjusting the tea towel on his head.

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Either there’s a Christmas parade about to happen in town, or the dishwasher guy from Lone Star is having a bad hair day.

Fortunately for Sunday evening diners it was, in fact, the Christmas parade.

Of course I’m only assuming it was one of the Three Kings. There was no sign of the other two. Although the traditional rhyme by the scholar John Clark suggests another may have been travelling by tractor and the third on a scooter tooting a hooter.

I was interested to note the mode of transport of kings these days, clearly preferring the performance, ride and low emissions of the late model Nissan over the traditional camel. Just as well; there are enough humps along The Strand.

Anyway it seems the Christmas Parade, proudly supported by The Weekend Sun, went without a hitch and everyone performed like stars. Including the star.

Fascinating, that there was no ass involved. Reliable sources say it was ruled out because of health and safety concerns, which presumably spelled the demise of the camel also.

But more likely the organisers decided there are already enough resident asses inhabiting The Strand that extras were not required.

I completely support the health and safety initiative to keep the asses and other

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Wild, wild East

Speaking of animals, what are you guys up to out in the wild, wild east?

Saturday night is alright for fighting according to Elton John, but in Papamoa they reckon Sunday night is a pretty good time for a bit of biffo.

Come on people, it’s nearly Christmas and the time for goodwill to all men. And by that we mean the wimmin too. Sad to see normally peaceful neighbourhoods invaded with baseball bat-toting drunkards.

tree growth.

Taking the bottom half of the tree away is a much more difficult process and while it looks okay above ground, the trees don’t seem to last long without their root system. Much the same as your motley Christmas tree will look by New Year’s Eve. Here is the answer to the government’s plan to halve the billion trees they promised:

Cindy’s turn

And here’s a special mention for EmberJane, who either doesn’t have a real name or the courage to use it, but thinks Rogers is being mean to Jacinda.

Well guess what… this column enjoyed nine years of poking the borax at the other team, now it’s Cindy’s turn. We’re not selective with the ridicule and if the new crew want to keep providing the fuel, we’ll keep igniting it for them.

Doing it by halves

The new government’s promise to plant a billion trees has been halved. Here at RR we have exclusive revelations into how this will be achieved.

Forest researchers say that cutting off the top half of forests won’t work. This has been tried many times in the past and while the bottom half of the tree, under the ground, remains, taking the top half off, leaving stumps does tend to stunt the

The Labour Party’s Christmas tree.

Joining the groundswell: An open letter to Don Brash

Call the crew 07 572 4000 or book online www.airchathams.co.nz Kia ora Don. E hoa, kei te peha koe i tenei ahiahi. Let me Boarding at Classic Flyers translate. Hi friend, how the hell are you?

Call the crew 07 572 4000 I was prompted to write because of some interesting events this week. I know how “utterly sick” you are of people using Aotearoa’s or book indigenous onlinelanguage www.airchathams.co.nz on the radio - that Guyon Espiner being an arch offender. Andat we understand you don’t appreciate being Boarding ClassichowFlyers “forced” to listen to words you don’t understand.

But I invite you to join the groundswell Don. First came the Australian-born woman, who, on becoming a New Zealand citizen, recited her oath of allegiance in te reo Maori.

Culturally attuned Ocker Natalie Evans explained that because it is an official language of NZ, it seemed like the natural thing to do.

Natalie and her partner are both learning te reo and are “growing an understanding and love” for OUR language.

Also this week the Tasman Makos rugby team respectfully dropped the letter S from its name simply because there is no S in the Maori alphabet. It was of concern and embarrassment to the iwi and so the Mako – sans S - did the right thing.

It’s all around Don, it’s not going anywhere. There’s a resurgence.

The Auckland University of Technology says the rising popularity of te reo Maori courses has forced them to cap enrolment numbers.

It was a needless, poisonous and disrespectful attack on te reo, Don. I delight in our own cultural treasure ringing out on the Jim Bunny airwaves. It identifies us. Nga mihi.

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Todd Muller at his Pyes Pa home.

Photo: Caitlin Burns.

At home with Todd Muller Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is enjoying being back in parliament, and is looking forward to tackling some key issues next year.

The second-term MP chatted to The Weekend Sun at his Pyes Pa home this week, reflecting on a busy election year.

“It was quite different this time around, as an incumbent,” he says. “People know of you and your reputation, whereas the first time I had to introduce myself a lot more. In 2014, it was ‘oh, you’re the guy taking over from Tony [Ryall].’

In 2017, it was mostly just ‘hey Todd’.”

As a fulltime MP, he also had to juggle duties down in Wellington with hitting the campaign trail – a period made harder by the unexpected death of his father, Mike, in early September.

“Having my father die in the middle of campaigning made it a tough time. I lost the person who had been my biggest mentor. He was a huge part of my life, and a big part of his community, particularly in the kiwifruit industry.”

Despite this personal loss, Todd’s campaign was a successful one, and he returned to parliament – although not government.

“We had a lot of acknowledgement from voters of a strong economy, particularly in this region,” he says. “It was hugely disappointing not to form the government, particularly after such a strong result on election night.”

He says in the past the precedent has been for the

largest party to form the government, but admits under MMP you need to make it to 50 per cent.

His focus now is on ensuring promised infrastructure upgrades and government investment in the region is carried out.

“National made commitments to new schools in Pyes Pa and Papamoa, and those have to happen, as does the much-needed Northern Link to Katikati. I also want to see a 24/7 A&E in Papamoa East for the 15,000 people who live there.”

It will be a new experience for Todd, sitting on the opposition benches for the first time. But, he says, he’s actually one of the longest-serving party members in the caucus.

Todd first joined the National Party in the late 1980s. Although he had political ambitions, Todd believed it was important to gain work experience outside of parliament before becoming an MP. “Everyone has their own journey, but working at Zespri, Apata and Fonterra was important for me.”

He and his family have been living in Pyes Pa for three years. Previously, they lived in Te Puna, while Todd’s first home with wife Michelle was in Papamoa.

He has three children – Amelia, 9, Bradley, 11, and Aimee, 13. “The kids wanted to be somewhere close to their high school, with a bit of lawn to play cricket on and a swimming pool,” says Todd, explaining the decision to move. He says he likes their place because on one side you have suburbia, but with a great view of the countryside south of Tauranga as well.

It’s a great spot to spend a summer, which is exactly what Todd intends to do.

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Slip under investigation The slip beside State Highway 29A in Matapihi is being regularly monitored and a longer-term solution is being looked at.

“Markers have been put in place to alert people to the hazard and a temporary sight barrier will be installed to keep people and vehicles a safe distance from the slip,” says the NZTA. “An initial geotechnical investigation has been carried out and we are currently confirming a longer term solution which will improve drainage at this slip site.”

The slip occurred in September, and has been marked off with a line of posts beside the highway.

Drowning serves as warning The drowning of a man near a Coromandel town is serving as a timely reminder for swimmers this summer.

Whitianga Police Sergeant Andrew Morrison says a 25-year-old man tragically drowned at Crayfish Bay on December 9.

“Our sympathy is offered to his family,” says Sergeant Morrison.

“Please stay within your ability, whether it be in the water or playing adventure sports, and stay safe this summer.”

The man’s death has been referred to the Coroner.

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Neil Oliver, Molly Meech and the film crew. Photo: Nikki South.

Tauranga Yacht Club hosted an unusual request recently, with a crew from BBC television series Coast visiting to find out what is in the water that produces so many successful sailors.

The popular British programme, which has been running since 2005, is hosted by historian Neil Oliver and explores the relationships between people and the coastal environments they live in.

And it is the long list of Tauranga sailors that have appeared on yachting podiums across the planet - including Olympian Molly Meech - that brought him to the Bay of Plenty.

“The whole idea of Coast is to look at the

way in which living on the coast and working on the coast has shaped people’s lives in the present and in the past,” says Neil.

“As a team we were fascinated to come and see why it was that one sailing club was producing Olympians and America’s Cup winning sailors and all the rest of it.

“As the commodore and the rest of them were at pains to explain, by nature it happens to be very useful stretch of water.

“It’s quite protected. There are islands offshore that protect it from any big waves and big weather, so it’s relatively safe.

“At the same time there are currents, little tricks and little unexpected surprises that test the seamanship of the experienced and the inexperienced.

“That means that kids who do their apprenticeship in that bay get a very useful

introduction to sailing. They learn skills in Tauranga that they can take with them anywhere in the world.

“They are happy to say that if you can sail off the coast of Tauranga, you can sail anywhere.”

The visit included a sailing lesson from Meech, who gave Neil advice on the handling of the notoriously tippy P Class dinghy.

Molly won the 2013 49er FX World Championship and a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics alongside Alex Maloney.

During the 2015 ISAF Sailing World Cup, the pair competed in the women's 49erFX competitions, winning in Miami and coming second in Weymouth. They again won in Miami to start the 2016 season.

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A former Papamoa scout group leader used fear to force two young children to sleep in his bed where he molested them.

Graham William Morine, 76, has pleaded guilty to four representative charges of indecent assault and sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, and will appear in Tauranga District Court next year for sentencing.

The charges relate to an incident in 2012 when two young children, whose sex cannot legally be identified, were staying at his house in Whakamarama for the weekend. One of the children had previously stayed there.

Police probe how car rolled The reason why a vehicle rolled into Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui last weekend remains under investigation.

Emergency services were called to the incident beside Salisbury Wharf just after midday on Sunday.

A police media spokesperson says the car was seen to go over the rocks and into the water.

“The occupants were helped out of the vehicle,” they said. “They didn’t receive any injuries but were in shock.”

The vehicle was towed out of the water at around 1.30pm.

“Police are still working to find a cause and investigation is ongoing.”

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I had a lovely day with her and the club were great. It’s fantastic to see all those kids, who have the unrivalled opportunity of getting sailing practice with Olympians”

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Both molly and older brother Sam are competing this week in the Sail Sydney Regatta, along with Tauranga’s Tom Saunders and Trent Rippey and crew Josh Porebski.

“God help her, she was trying to give me some instruction on how to sail a P Class dinghy,” says Neil.

“That meant that I spent most of my time in the water.

“I spent a lot of time turning the P Class dinghy from capsized to upright, then climbing back into it in preparation to fall out again.

“Apart from anything else, I think weight distribution is crucial, especially if you are an adult weight. And if you make the slightest mistake, it’s an early bath.

“Molly was an absolute gem. I had a lovely day with her and the club were great. It’s fantastic to see all those kids, who have the unrivalled opportunity of getting sailing practice with Olympians and people who have gone all the way to world domination.”

While Neil has been taking sailing lessons in the Bay of Plenty, the weather news from home in Stirling, Scotland is a complete contrast.

“My wife has been sending me photos of snow in Stirling,” says Neil. “Our boiler has failed, the central heating’s gone off and the big worry is frozen pipes.

“I’m down her slathering myself in factor 50 trying not to get cooked alive while my family

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“I’m not the most popular person at the moment.

I have to hide my sun tan on Skype.”

Coast has been traversing the coastline of Britain for 12 years, with Neil starting as the show's archaeology and social history reporter before taking on the main presenting role. In 2013, Auckland production company Great Southern TV convinced Neil and the BBC to embark on an Australian version for Foxtel, based on the BBC format.

It proved a ratings smash.

The magazine-style program features experts from different fields in an appealing and accessible mix of travelogue and social history documentary.

Neil had never been to Australasia before 2013.

Since then he's spent well over a year in total filming three seasons of Coast Australia, mostly accompanied by his wife and three children.

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Students graduate from Toi Ohomai For some students at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, this week marked the apex of their academic journey with graduation ceremonies taking place in the city.

Bachelor of Creative Industries graduate Leah Jackson.

Photo: Ryan Wood.

More than 6000 students who s tudied with the institute in 2017 are expected to be awarded a qualification, with 2450 receiving theirs in this latest round of graduations.

The ceremonies were held at Holy Trinity Church over three days, with students from different faculties graduating together at different times.

Students from all faculties also t ook part in the annual parade from Red Square along Devonport Road.

Among them was Leah Jackson, a graduating Bachelor of Creative

Industries student, majoring in graphic design.

As well as studying, Leah also runs her own Kiwi-inspired giftware business, Daffy & Yarn. A particular highlight for her this year has been mixing her business with her studies.

“It was awesome to spend half a year branding my own business, and then launching it the following semester,” she says. “I could actually see the results of my work.”

She says the course is structured so that students take more classes in their first two years, before becoming more selfdirected in their final year.

“We all had studios on campus to work from. And the tutors were amazing – they're easy to talk to, and offer different perspectives.”

For Leah, other benefits of studying include meeting and collaborating

with new creatives, and gaining reassurance in her abilities.

“Initially I had my doubts as to whether I was creative enough to do the course,” she says. “But you do gain confidence.”

Toi Ohomai council chair Cathy Cooney, who took part in the parade, says she is always very proud of the graduating students.

“They've all worked very hard to get this far, supported by family, friends, and tutors – there's a whole lot of people behind the scenes.”

She says Toi Ohomai has been going from strength to strength for the past 18 months, with around 14,000 students and 1000 staff across five main campuses and 68 smaller sites in the North Island.

“We're the third biggest institute of technology in the country now. We're very proud of our name and the successful Ryan Wood story we're building.”

Museum costs causing concern Over the last couple of weeks my office has been fielding many calls from people about the Tauranga Museum. Many of our callers are upset at how much the project is likely to cost, which has been wildly debated since the project was first talked about many years ago.

I believe that if the proposed site at Cliff Road goes ahead, there are some really worrying risks.

Don’t get me wrong, I have been the biggest advocate of a Tauranga museum and a driving force behind it.

As a progressive city we need one.

But it has to be affordable and it has to be in the right location.

And building a museum on Cliff Road is fraught. For starters, it’s an expensive option where costs could easily sky-rocket and it may well get bogged down with consent and consultation issues.

Let’s remember Cliff Road has historical significance for both Maori and the early European settlers to

Tauranga. What impact will digging up this area have from an archaeological stance and will this cause cost blowouts and time delays?

I believe this is pretty likely.

Putting the cost and time delays aside, there are other considerations like continuing to create a vibrant CBD. How great would it be to easily walk between the museum, library, art gallery and cafes?

Deciding on the right location is so important. Put the museum in the CBD and also do something less significant to honour the archaeological finds at Cliff Road – a win/win on cost, time and for our city centre.

This is our opportunity to make something brilliant happen in the right way.

$115 million Bayfair development gets underway The lights turned to green for the development of Bayfair Shopping Centre this week, with Wednesday marking the official start of construction.

The $115 million project, which will include 50 stores, was launched at a ground-breaking and blessing ceremony.

Included in the new-look mall will

be the Bay of Plenty's largest cinema complex, with seven screens and more than 1300 seats, a new Countdown supermarket and a dining precinct.

Bayfair centre manager Steve Ellingford says: “As the region grows, we want to grow with it, and the development is part of future-proofing for that growth.”

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7 Elizabeth White (on extreme right) and the Mauao Challenge team at the summit.

Elizabeth’s push to the summit Elizabeth White has lived in the shadow of Mauao for more than 30 years. But she’s never felt the urge to climb it.

“Mainly because I never thought I would make it,” she says. “It always looked too steep and I was happy walking around it.”

Elizabeth had been around the Mount base track often enough, but up until recently her one and only push to the 232-metre summit was around half-a-century ago. “I can’t remember the occasion terribly well,” she admits.

But a health scare, a will to change and Japanese tourists all contributed to changing that.

Elizabeth, who’s on the wrong side of 70 but the right side of 80, ended up in Tauranga Hospital.

“They thought I’d had a heart attack,” she says. It was an angina attack, but they gave her the best of care, and two days later bundled her off home to Hairini with a folder containing the elixir of life.

It was Sport Bay of Plenty’s “Green Prescription” – the blurb tells us it’s a lifestyle support programme providing motivation and information designed to develop a healthy lifestyle through sustainable, physical activity and nutritional changes.

Always someone to give something a shot, Elizabeth spotted “The Mount Challenge” – an eight-week programme building to an assault on Mauao itself. “I

thought I would give that a go.”

She gave the organsiers an “out” on the first day.

“I told them if it looks like it’s too much for me, I will pull out.”

The first day was around the Mount base track, the second day was up to the reservoir, the third day was beyond the reservoir and so on. “They were very good and very supportive – they would say ‘if you need to stop and get your breath that’s okay’.

Then on we would go.”

Then, earlier this month, Elizabeth set out from base camp early on a warm day.

“I was very determined,” she says. Up past the reservoir, up the “steep, steep” bit, “step after step after step.” Her hat and her towel were wringing wet.

That’s when the kind Japanese tourist lent a hand.

“I had stopped to get my breath, and he put out his hand and asked if I needed a hand. He gave me a hand up. It was lovely.”

She thought she was at the top long before she was.

Then she laid her hand on the trig station – because you haven’t been to the top if you haven’t touched the trig station.

“There was a sense of accomplishment,” she admits, “but that came much later, a few days later when I was relating my story. It was delayed exhilaration.

“I intend going up Mauao once a week, every Thursday, for as long as I can. I just hope it’s a pleasure that will always be there for us. It’s wonderful.”

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Take some time out this Christmas I can honestly say 2017 has been a very busy and at times very challenging year. The election saw the forming of our new government and the chance to show New Zealand how we can work together to bring about positive economic, social and environmental change.

Next year is going to be a very positive one, and a chance for this new government to show what it can do, despite the media knockers and naysayers saying otherwise.

Last week, sadly, I went to my five-yearold nephew’s funeral who was due to start school. He succumbed to meningitis and was gone in a matter of hours.

Losing someone so young and so loved makes you think how important family and friends are.

We are all so busy and caught up in our

lives that sometimes we do not stop to appreciate what is right in front of us.

Staying positive and upbeat isn’t always easy, but how we deal with bad situations and how we project that onto others is up to us.

This festive season I urge you to slow down, take some time out of your busy lives and enjoy your time with family and friends. Don’t sweat the small stuff, concentrate on family and create some wonderful memories.

If you are in the area, you are welcome to pop into our office, which will be closed for the holidays from December 25 and will re-open again on January 15.

The office hours are 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday. I would like to wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year.

Jeremiah’s journey began in 2015, when she was paired with artist Sean Yoro (Hula).

Photo: Tracy Hardy.

From student to mentor

At 18-years-old, Phoebe Robinson, better known as Jeremiah, was one of many who took part in a youth mentor programme for one of Mount Maunganui’s most iconic festivals.

Now, at 20, she’s running alongside the big-guns, as one of 17 artists from around the globe taking part in Street Prints Mauao this weekend.

“I feel like this is the start of something big,” says Jeremiah. “I’m stoked.”

Her journey began in 2015, when she was paired with artist Sean Yoro (Hula).

“I was fresh out of high school, sketching maybe once a year and noticed a gallery near a friends’ workplace.

"I went in to ask if they could display some of my work and was told about an upcoming street art festival. They asked if I wanted to volunteer.”

It was an experience which changed her life, she says.

“The friendships I developed are so valuable.

Sean and many other artists still keep in contact with me, and it’s an amazing support network to have.

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“And here I am now, actually in the festival.

It’s crazy.”She says she’s most grateful to the event’s curators, Jah and Lovie Smith.

“Most kids don’t know what they want to do with their future, and I think their youth programme helped me to envision what I wanted to do with mine.

“They helped me to get my first wall and continued helping me long after the festival was over.”

She says she’s ready to step up from being mentored, to mentoring.

“I’m really passionate about what I do, and about getting people passionate about what they do.

I’m still so inspired from my experience and I feel this will rub off automatically on whoever I mentor.”

Locals can expect to see an all-new side to her art, says Jeremiah.

“All I can say is that in the past, I’ve played it quite safe in my art, but this time around I’ve stepped out of my element and it’s a lot different.

“The piece I’m working on is really quite self-aware.

It’s about looking past yourself and your exterior image.”

The festival runs from December 14 through to Sunday at spots around Mount Maunganui. For more information, visit: www.streetprints.org Sam Gardner

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For the love of cycling Sport Bay of Plenty is calling on schools to get behind Go By Bike Day, the nationwide initiative to support active transport.

The event aims to get people cycling to and from home, work or school.

This year it falls on Wednesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day - so the Go By Bike Day theme of 'Love Me, Love My Bike' is very appropriate.

“Love on many levels,” says recreation team leader Sonia Lynds. “Love for your own health and fitness, love for the environment by reducing the number of

Feeling the benefits of Longe-côte at Pilot Bay are Kylie Wilkins, Cassie Walker, Kerry Mitchell, Charlotte Wichman and instructor Nicolas Fromont.

Feeling the benefits of the sea Dressed in a shorty wetsuit and aqua socks, I feel a little bit like a penguin. I’m not a water baby by any means, but I couldn’t resist the urge to try a new water sport being offered on the shores of Mount Maunganui.

Longe-côte (walk along the coast) is a form of aquatic hiking practiced in Northern France.

Frenchman Nicolas Fromont has been offering sessions at Mount Maunganui since October and has already attracted a steady following.

Sessions are usually held in the sea off Tay Street or Omanu, but today the sea is too rough so we are taking to the water from Pilot Bay. With a cruise ship in port and a number of schools having end-of-year picnics, we have quite an audience, but Nicolas also offers early morning and late afternoon sessions.

I’m joined by Charlotte Wichman, Cassie Walker and Kylie Wilkins from Zespri who are doing the session during their lunch break.

Charlotte was an early convert to longe-côte and says it is a fun way to exercise in a beautiful environment. Kylie agrees, and says it’s a great way to exercise outdoors.

“It’s a good workout and it’s a really fun group activity as well,” she says. “I always feel like I’ve achieved something and sleep really well afterwards.”

Cassie, like me, is a novice, but says it looks like a far better option than being inside in a gym.

After a quick warm-up on the beach we head into the water with paddles in hand. Because we don’t have the resistance of the waves to work with today, we will use these instead.

With the water at waist and, later, mid-chest height we start walking parallel with the beach in single file.

This gentle start later turns into jogging and lunging and then gets more serious when we do a version of ‘last man up’, with the person at the back of the line running as fast as they can to the front, then the next person and so on.

We also run in circles, creating a whirlpool, and use our paddles to increase the resistance in the water.

The paddle also doubles as a weight to get the arms pumping.

If you’ve ever been to an aqua aerobics class it’s quite similar, but you have the added advantage of being in the sea, receiving a healthy dose of sea air instead of chlorine fumes.

“I prefer the ocean because you can jump above or below the waves. It’s a better tonic,” says Nicolas.

Nicolas hails from Brittany in Northern France, where he worked largely as a scuba diving instructor.

He has continued that in New Zealand but also runs a consultancy agency specialising in working with companies to incorporate sport into their health and safety policies to help staff combat issues such as obesity and stress that, in turn, lead to absenteeism.

Nicolas is the only person in New Zealand offering longe-côte and at this stage plans to run the sessions until the end of the summer.

“A lot of people in France do it all year round if the conditions are good,” he explains. The one-hour sessions include up to 10 participants.

To find out more visit the Mount Maunganui Longe-Côte Facebook page, call Nicolas on: 020 4110 2554 or email: earthsport@gmail.com Kerry Mitchell

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There will be pit stop locations set up for riders across the Bay between 7-9am, and each stop will be loaded with refreshments as well as spot prizes for best dressed. Schools can also get involved by hosting a pit stop.

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– banks may refuse to assist the purchase of a car or house, landlords may be unwilling to rent, an employer may not want to offer a job and service providers may not want to do business.

A payday loan is a short-term, expensive unsecured loan fixed to the borrower's next pay cheque.

Diane says the increased cost to rent this year has stretched family budgets and people are applying for short-term top-ups with pay day lending or using credit cards to meet basic costs. “Unfortunately, the high interest adds to the debt very quickly and what may have started out to be reasonable, isn’t.”

The average level of debt for a Tauranga Budget Advisory Service client is $22,300. The largest is $700,000 plus. The highest debts are mortgages, and credit cards come next.

A $2,500 credit card, paying off the minimum amount, will take 15 years to pay off,” says Diane.

It’s a simple equation which should serve as warning this Christmas.

“People bring their own pressure at Christmas.

Parents feel guilty not being able to afford to buy their children what they want. However, they need to be realistic to avoid a long term financial burden.

“Set your family expectations on what is acceptable considering cost, wants and needs. It may sound boring, however parents will sleep easier knowing that financially, they are better placed for the future.”

The service even ran workshops in Christmas gift making. Participants used recycled items and their own creativity to make gifts and decorations. “It was a lot of fun,” says Diane, “and the workshop will be on the schedule again next year.”

There are many financial pitfalls for the unwary. Diane recalls the experience of one family tripped up by casual contracts.

“Some companies close down at Christmas, and if you are a casual you don’t get paid.

Being without any income for several weeks has put added pressure on this family already struggling to meet weekly commitments.”

The Tauranga Budget Advisory Service offers free, confidential and non-judgmental advice from trained financial mentors. For more information, phone: (07) 578 0969, email: info@tgabudget.org.nz or visit: www.tgabudget.org.nz

“November was our busiest month,” says Diane Bruin, manager of the Tauranga Budget Advisory Service which offers help and advice to people struggling with budgeting, money management and debt. She sees some disturbing new trends.

For example, “very noticeable” is the number of people with multiple credit cards that they are struggling to service. “There have been increased insolvency applications,” reveals Diane.

Insolvency is a formal process that allows people to clear debt, but it can have serious consequences

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Big dreams and a shed to match Darryl Judkins is building to become president of his own private railroad in 18 months-to-two years.

On track: Darryl Judkins checks the layout of his ambitious model railway, which is under construction in his Te Puna shed.

It’s not quite like the ones that helped pave the American west, but it will fire up a passion that’s been smoldering for 30 or 40 years, and it will be big.

“One that’s creating a lot of shed envy.” Shed envy?

Most model railway layouts would fit in a conventional bedroom, but Darryl’s built a special stand-alone shed to house his model railway empire - 16 metres by 10 metres and 160 square metres all up. Add the mezzanine, and it’s bigger than the average New Zealand house and stuck away on a large lifestyle block in Te Puna.

He doesn’t like discussing money – “Not for the paper, thank you,” says Darryl – but if you needed a ballpark figure, he reluctantly offers up $100,000. And that’s just to house the project, not the project itself.

“It adds up”, reflects Darryl. “I collected rolling stock for many years while I was working overseas. I would buy things online from time to time and have them shipped home.” This stock is all packaged up on shelves on the mezzanine floor.

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Anyhow, when this mechanical engineer came home from Africa a couple of years ago, he decided to build a “decent” model railway. For ‘decent’ read big. Very big.

And when this enormous, complex and inclusive project eventually consumes his 160 square metre shed, including his wife’s 10 metre air rifle range, what does a man do?

“Well, a man runs a railway,” he says.

And running a railway is much more complicated that just letting trains run round and round. That’s what we, the uninitiated, don’t understand.

Darryl’s brother is alongside for this build, so when will the Judkins brother’s railway empire be finished?

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Stance on Mauao management The Mauao Trust is to create an avenue for organisations and research groups to make requests for additional utilities on the Mount.

In recent submission on the Mauao draft management plan, there were requests from the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard to place a radio repeater on the summit of Mauao, and a camera to observe the Matakana surf break.

Previously, the port of Tauranga has asked to install a camera on the maunga to observe shipping movements.

Present utilities include navigation lights for ships and aircraft.

Chairman Dean Flavell says he’s interested in establishing a process for similar requests.

“Some want to come to the next board meeting to give more detail,” says Dean.

“I’m just wondering if we can come

up with another option that is less precise in regard to the process.”

Marine and environmental monitoring are the sorts of things that are acceptable to the trust, says Dean.

The intention is to provide more flexibility going forward.

The Mauao Historic Reserve Management Plan is the operating instructions that are the responsibility of Nga Poutinao o Mauao, which is the joint administration board comprised of representatives of the trust and city councillors.

The Mauao Historic Reserve Management Plan in its final form will frame the management practices for running what is the largest natural fitness and leisure centre in the Bay of Plenty, attracting more than one million visitors a year who walk up or around the maunga.

Homelessness and begging in the CBD I vividly recall the first time I saw a beggar. I was eight-years-old and on a family trip to Sydney. I saw a man sitting in a doorway asking for money. I was shocked because I’d never seen anything like this growing up in Tauranga. Sadly, my eldest is now the same age and we see rough sleepers and beggars whenever we come into town.

You may have read about council proposing a bylaw to ‘ban’ both begging and rough sleeping. I’m sceptical - while it might look tough, there are real questions about why the council isn’t enforcing its existing bylaw around solicitation. Would issuing a fine up to $500 to someone sleeping who can’t afford a home really help? Would it even be legal to do so?

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may just shift homelessness from the city where people work to parks and playgrounds in the suburbs where people live. At any rate, a bylaw doesn’t address the root causes of homelessness.

Begging is a different issue, and giving on the street can fuel an addiction, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the good and natural impulse to help.

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Sea Lettuce – opportunity or adversity?

Waikato University students will be investigating the opportunities presented by sea lettuce, and other species of algae, this summer.

It’s the second year of a collaborative project focused on innovation in areas of distinctive regional opportunity between Priority One and the University of Waikato. The summer innovation lab gets students to work on projects that apply science, design thinking and business disciplines.

Projects are all building on work undertaken by students last year, which also looked at the various

aspects of, and opportunities around, sea lettuce.

This year the topics are broader, with students investigating opportunities as diverse as horticultural waste, systems for collection of beach cast sea lettuce, growth opportunities around other species of algae and development of new technologies for air quality.

The lab provides a real-world experience of innovation for the students, as well as project outcomes for the companies involved.

The projects are focused on areas of regional importance, such as marine and horticulture.

A number of local companies are also involved including Bluelab, Zespri and General Science and Innovation Ltd.

Shane Stuart, innovation manager for Priority One and the University of Waikato, says the summer lab enables the testing of new ways of engaging students and research with local industry, and provides a lowcost exploration of new opportunities.

The project, based at the University’s Coastal Marine Station at Sulphur Point, will run through to February next year.

A gift of many responsibilities Gift-givers are being warned to truly think about the bigger picture when it comes to four-legged gifts ahead of the festive season.

The warning comes as a timely reminder of the responsibility which comes with gifting pets.

Tauranga Vet Care director and vet surgeon Nick Sygrove says while thoughtful, some gift-givers may be biting off more than others can chew on their behalf.

Nick says: “There is nothing more rewarding than giving the gift of a fourlegged bundle of joy to a friend or family member if – and it’s a massive if - it is what was wanted and the receiver actually wants the responsibility of a pet.

“A pet isn’t just for Christmas. Pets are looking for loving forever homes and as vets we wish that for every animal.”

He says a range of factors need to be thought about before making the investment.

“A new pet is always cute and adorable,” adds Nick, “but what happens when Christmas is over and routine sets back in?

“Do you know about the costs of vaccinations, feeding, de-sexing, microchipping or deworm/flea costs - not to mention if they did get ill?

“Do you like to travel? Is where you go pet friendly? Cats are often ok for a weekend with a handy neighbour feeding and checking on them, but dogs need to be kennelled or have a sitter employed, which equates to more costs.”

He says a donation to local animal charities may be a better choice.

“Consider a gift voucher in their name for an animal charity, such as ARRC or the SPCA here locally.

“A pet is for life, and making good decisions from the outset will set up a fourlegged friend for life.”

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Learning English Kiwi-style Harumi Renz is one of a dozen local migrants improving their spoken English skills with Multicultural Tauranga.

Sweet as, flash, stink, knackered and wicked. We all know what those words mean, right? Wrong. If you’re learning to speak English in New Zealand it’s enough to make you pack a sad.

A group of Tauranga migrants has been attending a ‘Professional Speaking for Migrants’ course over the past 10 weeks in preparation for an examination that will see them deliver a short speech in front of an audience this weekend.

Harumi Renz is one of these migrants and was in the throes of preparing her speech when The Weekend Sun visited. Although she has lived in New Zealand for 17 years, the Japanese mother of two is not confident in her spoken English.

“Public speaking is not an easy thing for me so I wanted to improve it. At the moment it’s only for personal reasons but it will be useful if I have an interview for a job, or need to talk in the community.

“I had thought of joining Toastmasters but I thought this course was a good fit for me since I’m not a native speaker and it is for migrants.”

Harumi has found the course very helpful.

“I have learned to be more relaxed in front of people and learned some New Zealand idioms that I didn’t know the meaning of in the beginning.”

Course presenter Pieter de Zwart from Multicultural Tauranga says this is the first time the Speech New Zealand course has been run in Tauranga.

“Elements I’ve been teaching in the course include not only articulation and sound, but also how to prepare speeches and things like stress reduction because most people getting up to speak in front of others are nervous. We touch on confidence-building and body language, how to ask questions and listening skills. There’s role play and information on how to behave in job interviews.”

Pieter says all of his students are highly motivated and see the great value of the course.

“I can definitely see their progress, even though some of them think they haven’t changed much. I tell them ‘trust me, you have’.

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She may be a Rex X mix, but a mix with what we do not know.

She loves dashing around and would absolutely love plenty of room to do this safely.

Tauranga City Council are urging residents to do their bit to reduce water consumption around the home, with suggestions for achieving this including use in the kitchen, bathroom and outdoor areas.

A council spokesperson recommends checking for leaks in the kitchen, and fix any leaking taps, pipes or cisterns. “Make sure the dishwasher is full before you use it and scrape dirty dishes rather than rinsing,” they say.

“It’s best to not wash the dishes or scrub vegetables with the water running. Instead put the plug in and run some water into the sink.”

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You don't need as much in your tub for babies or pets.

When it comes to outdoors, officials recommend watering the garden in the early morning or in the evening.

“Watering in the heat of the day results in a lot of water loss through evaporation,” they say. “Water the highest parts of the garden first: any run off will go to the lower dry areas. Mulching can prevent up to 75 per cent of evaporation loss.

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NZ website privacy found wanting A sample of New Zealand websites surveyed by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has found shortcomings when it comes to informing users about how personal information is collected, stored and used.

New Zealand contributed to an annual survey, or sweep, carried out by GPEN - the Global Privacy Enforcement Network - focused on website privacy notices.

The international investigation concluded there was significant room for improvement in terms of specific details contained in privacy communications.

Venture Centre’s 2017 Young Enterprise Scheme contestants, Team Wider Horizons, Otumoetai College.

Tapping into wisdom and experience Switching young people on to IT is the aim of an initiative by the Venture Centre that’s proving popular in Western Bay secondary schools.

Make-A-Dent, known as MAD Ventures, taps into entrepreneurs and digitally-skilled people in the community and brings them together with secondary school pupils to turn their ideas into reality.

MAD co-ordinates youth programmes and workshops as part of the region’s Digital Enablement Project, or DEP. Venture Centre co-founder and director Jo Allum says young people can access real-world expertise from role models, mentors and coaches outside the school curriculum and school hours.

“We are demonstrating to parents that they can tap into a community of support to improve their children’s digital and entrepreneurial future,” says Jo. “This kind of community support adds to the experience of learners and makes it real.”

Venture Centre manages and implements the DEP

on behalf of Western Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga City councils. The programme helps people access digital technologies to improve business and social interaction and boosts economic growth by increasing the commercial capability of local people.

MAD Ventures joins up multiple learning opportunities, such as coding workshops, and the region’s young enterprise scheme which encourages young people to start their own business. More than 150 secondary school pupils from the Western Bay and Tauranga took part this year.

“The talent is here and we are delighted so many young people took part in these authentic l earning opportunities,” adds Jo. “It gives them the skills and mindset they need to be successful, whatever path they wish to pursue.”

Venture Centre, in collaboration with the Katikati Community Centre, is holding a free, two-hour introduction to code or computer programming for young people aged 8-to-13, __on January 25, 2018 at Katikati College.

Go to: www.businessaxis.nz/ltctasterktkt for more information.

The privacy notices, communications and practices of 455 websites and apps in sectors including retail, finance and banking, travel, social media, gaming/ gambling, education and health were assessed to consider whether it was clear what information was collected, for what purpose, and how it would be processed, used and shared.

In its findings, GPEN said website privacy notices were too vague and generally inadequate. The sweep found that organisations needed to be more open, honest and transparent in their online privacy notices about how they handle people’s personal data.

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Summer shellfish hazards It doesn’t bode well for shellfish gatherers this summer.

Biotoxin alerts warn of paralytic shellfish poisoning in the Bay of Plenty, from Waihi Beach to Opape, east of Opotiki, while the warning on the West Coast extends from Oakura to the Hokianga.

It means grabbing a few tuatua for a summer barbecue may be more

hazardous than usual. But if shellfish remain on the menu, here are a few tips from MPI:

Clean and chill

Looking after your shellfish properly means they stay fresher for longer, reducing the risk of illness from bacteria. Only take shellfish from areas with clean water. Refrigerate shellfish within four hours after gathering, and

if transporting shellfish in a chilly bin, store them on ice. But wrap the ice in a towel, as freezing will kill shellfish.

Do not eat broken shellfish or those that have died during storage. Prepare shellfish carefully, wash your hands to avoid cross contamination with other foods or utensils.

Taking care with shellfish can help you avoid illness.

Cover

Keep shellfish in the shade during the gathering/collecting process to keep them moist and cool. Cover live shellfish with a clean wet towel and store in the fridge.

Don’t use airtight containers or bags.

Cook

Bacteria and viruses, chemicals or biotoxins aren’t removed if shellfish are eaten raw or lightly steamed. Shellfish are best cooked thoroughly for three-to-five minutes after the shells open. Cooking doesn’t remove biotoxins like paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Keep leftovers refrigerated and covered. Thoroughly reheat leftover seafood to a minimum core temperature of 80ºC for at least three minutes.

Bivalves are filter feeders and pose a greater health risk than other seafood. Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops normally feed on phytoplankton, which are tiny algae.

If their water is contaminated, they can pick up and store bacteria, viruses, biotoxins and other contaminants which can make people ill. Mussels can filter up to 360 litres a day, so they can concentrate a lot of contaminants in a short time.

Grazing shellfish such as paua and pupu (cat’s eyes) pose a much lower health risk because they are not filter feeders.

Other seafood where the guts (hua) are discarded

before being cooked and eaten is also considered lower risk, such as kina, crayfish, crabs and fish.

Pathogens (harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites) such as E. coli, salmonella, norovirus or hepatitis, can accumulate in shellfish, especially when they are collected around outfall pipes or near rivers.

Pathogens may result in vomiting and diarrhoea within a few hours or may result in longer-term complications.

Chemical contamination can be caused by heavy metals, fuel, paints and solvents. Dangerous levels of chemical contamination are very rare in New Zealand shellfish.

The areas most likely to be contaminated are in harbours near wharves, industry, marinas and near sewage and storm water outlet pipes.

Check: www.mpi.govt.nz/shellfish before gathering shellfish to see if there are warnings in place.

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Homelessness created by systems The homeless men who make up the clientele of the Tauranga Moana Nightshelter Trust are the system failures; the minority who fall through the cracks and end up on the streets, trust manager Annamarie Angus told city councillors this week.

Speaking to the Tauranga City Council’s community and culture committee, Annamarie says in spite of its success in re-housing and reforming the men they pick up off the streets, the shelter is overlooked by social service funders.

“We were excited to learn that government is allocating millions of dollars across the country to address the growing numbers of homeless people and to provide housing,” says Annamarie.

The night shelter wants $100,000 to continue keeping people off the street.

The trust thought it would be included in the initiative, but it is not.

“Like our clients, TMNT is not seen as a priority and does not fit any pre-determined criteria.”

The shelter is at capacity and

there are reports of more than 50 rough sleepers in Tauranga.

“We spend our day working tirelessly on the front line. The work is intensive and never-ending.

We do not have the resourcing or time to continually jump through hoops to raise funds only to find we don’t meet criteria,” says Annamarie.

The reality is, local and central government and the ministries of health, justice and social development must support the shelter and its services to continue achieving the proven outcomes for its complex group, she says.

She asked the council for $100,000 to build 10 new units to provide transitional accommodation.

The TMNS has been permanently removing men off the street at a rate of about 45 a year, says Annamarie.

Impact of online abuse against women revealed A third of New Zealand women surveyed

by Amnesty International say they have experienced online abuse and harassment via social media.

Of those women who experienced abuse, 75 per cent said they had not been able to sleep well, 49 per cent feared for their physical safety and 32 per cent feared for the physical safety of their families as a result.

Amnesty International commissioned a poll which looked at the experiences of women between the ages of 18 and 55 in Denmark, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the UK and America.

Five hundred women were polled in each country.

Campaign director for Amnesty International New Zealand, Meg de Ronde, says the internet can be a frightening and toxic place for women.

“It’s no secret that misogyny and abuse are thriving on social media platforms, but this poll shows just how damaging the consequences of online abuse are for the women who are targeted,” says Meg. "This is not something that goes away when you log off. The particular danger of online abuse is how fast it can proliferate – one abusive tweet can become a barrage of targeted hate in a matter of minutes. Social media companies need to start taking this problem seriously.”

Thirty-two per cent of women surveyed in New Zealand felt the police response was inadequate.

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Your local pharmacy can help this summer As the holiday season heats up, people are being reminded to pop into their local pharmacy for help on a broad range of medical issues.

The holidays are a time of fun and relaxation, but can also be a time when accidents occur.

Usual routines can be disrupted, so if you have missed or forgotten your medication, or have had a medical mishap, talk to a pharmacist for advice.

They will refer you to a local doctor or other health practitioner when needed.

Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals and can offer help and advice in an array of situations.

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co-owner Rebecca Greaves says: “Community pharmacists can provide a wide range of medicines to treat a variety of conditions.

“Some pharmacists are even authorised to sell the emergency contraceptive pill under certain circumstances.”

Rebecca says people should ensure they have a good supply of their medicines over the Christmas and New Year period.

Those who are going away should also make sure they have a list of their medicines with them, including doses.

If you are away and forget your medicine, or you run out and can’t get an immediate appointment with your prescriber, a local pharmacy could help.

Consult your pharmacist. In some circumstances, they can provide an emergency three-day supply of medicines if you need them.

Unichem John’s Photo Pharmacy, on the corner of

Cameron Road and 2nd Ave in Tauranga, is open 8am-8pm every single day of the year except Christmas Day, when the hours are 9am-12pm.

People are advised to phone their local community pharmacy for opening hours over the holiday season.

A wide range of medical advice and products are available from your local pharmacy says Unichem John’s Photo Pharmacy co-owner Rebecca Greaves.

Taking up the Mount Trail challenge It’s billed as the largest natural fitness and leisure centre in the Bay of Plenty.

It’s the 232-metre Mauao of course, and one million people exercise up or around it each year.

However, there are some people who live in the Bay who’ve never been to the summit or even walked around the Mount.

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The Black Sticks will host Olympic silver medalists Belgium, who are ranked third in the world, as well as India (sixth) and Japan (16th).

The tournament will be split across two five-day series – the first in Tauranga at Blake Park from January 17-21 before they move to Hamilton from January 24-28.

The fixtures will mark the beginning of the Black Sticks’ build-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games next April.

New Zealand last played Belgium and Japan at the Hockey World League Semi Finals in Johannesburg, and they will be looking for revenge against India, who won 4-0 in their last clash at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup earlier this year.

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Papamoa pump track officially opened

Children enjoying the new pump track.

Councillors and city partners were left in no doubt about the popularity of the Papamoa pump track when they arrived for the official opening.

Up to 30 cyclists were using the track as part of their wind-down after the Cycle Safe and Kids Can Ride programmes at nearby Papamoa Primary School.

“We didn’t realise it was the opening today, so that was good timing,” says Anna Oglesby from Papamoa Primary.

“We do a cycle safe course, taking the kids around the streets before they come here and have a play afterwards.

A council staffer says the local children leave early for school, so they can get a few rounds in on the track before class, and then it is swarmed after school and stays busy until nightfall.

Mayor Greg Brownless thanked everyone who contributed, such as Fulton Hogan, who delivered the base course, and Powerco, who paid for the asphalt.

Gavin Riddle from Fulton Hogan says the track has really worked out well.

“It was a great opportunity for us to be involved to see a small idea from a staff member grow,” says Gavin.

“The community is going to get

some good use out of it and the kids are going to improve their cycling skills in the process.

“At the end of the day we will have happier cyclists on the road, because that is what it is all about.”

Peter Roden and designer Paul McGarva began the pump track process about four years ago.

“We pitched it at the Hartford Ave reserve initially, and one of the guys at Tauranga City Council helped us with the red tape,” says Peter.

“Then we pitched it at Fashion Island. Part of their council’s process is a leaflet drop. We had a couple of Probus Club members in the area and they petitioned us out. Can you believe it?”

About a year later the council got in contact, suggesting the Gordon Spratt Reserve.

“We have roped in all kinds of people from the community from all different walks of life. One guy is a real estate agent. He showed up one Saturday in his tie and shiny shoes.”

“He came back every single working bee and he mobilised a whole bunch of his mates to come along,” says Peter.

Labour set up shop in Greerton The Labour Party is establishing a permanent and very visible presence in their Tauranga heartland. The party, which now boasts four MPs across the Bay of Plenty region, is opening an office beside Countdown on Cameron Road on the fringe of the Greerton Village shopping precinct.

“Because Greerton has a vibrancy,” says new Labour list MP Jan Tinetti.

“It’s an amazingly go-ahead place and we wanted to be part of it.”

The 90-square metre office at 1356 Cameron Road will be the full-time electorate base for Jan. She will share it with another Labour list MP, Angie Warren-Clark, who will also work out of Rotorua. And it will be a part-time base for Tamati Coffey, who won the Waiariki seat off the Maori Party.

“We wanted to be away from the city

centre – be more accessible for people and be more visible,” says Jan. “Being on Cameron Road, I think we will achieve that.”

It’s also a nod to the suburb which pitched in for Labour at the election.

“We took two Greerton booths and went very close in a couple of others.

We did very well out here. And obviously, we wanted to be close to those people. We are now happy to be here for them.”

It’s something big for the party and the Bay, according to Jan. “That was the whole aim - by putting candidates high on the list in the first place, the party wanted a presence, not just in the Bay of Plenty, but in Tauranga.”

Labour have operated from offices in the Historic Village for the last six years.

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www.newsie.co.nz News tips: newsdesk@newsie.co.nz Sam Clark is ready to take on the Mount Monster endurance race.

Youths identified in kitten death A Police enquiry into a disturbing video shared online, which shows a kitten being stoned to death, has identified two youths as being responsible.

Constable Chris Wakeline says those responsible are aged between 11 and 16 years old.

“The offenders will all be interviewed and referred to the Invercargill Youth Services team for appropriate action,” he says. “We have also worked with the SPCA to remove three further kittens from the home of one of the offenders.”

Gang linked to laundering A High Court judge has ruled there is evidence trusts and companies associated with the president of the Head Hunters gang have been involved in money laundering.

Entities associated with Wayne Doyle received $19.9 million in deposits, half of which were in cash, according to an affidavit from an accountant with the Serious Fraud Office.

Justice Venning said police gathered evidence during two recent drug investigations.

The investigations showed the payments were made to the Head Hunters East Chapter, senior gang members and at least one was made directly to Doyle, or entities associated with him.

Doyle does not face any criminal charges.

Popular swim spots out of action Health warnings are already in place for several popular swim spots around the country, with more likely to be out of action as the hot weather continues.

The warm start to summer has seen people flocking to beaches, lakes and rivers to cool off but they're being warned to check the water safety status before diving in.

Current spots listed as being out of action include St Mary's Bay in Auckland, Hutt River in Wellington, a partial closure of Taupo lake, Church Bay and Takamatua Bay, Christchurch .

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Sam Clark knows all about hurting himself but freely admits this weekend’s Mount Monster may just take him into a new realm of pain.

The Whakatane multisport star – who won his second Coast to Coast title in fearless style earlier this year – has added an intriguing element to New Zealand’s biggest surf lifesaving endurance race, which is sponsored by Dexion.

While the 5km beach run along the Mount Maunganui coast, the spectacular 1500m swim leg which includes a jump off Moturiki Island's blowhole, and the 12km ski leg to Omanu and back hold no fears for Clark, he’s conscious of his inexperience with the final 6km board paddle bringing him home.

“I can see three out of the four disciplines going pretty well,” the 27-year-old says. “I’ve been doing a lot of swimming over the past six months, focusing on Ironman, so I know I’ll be handy in that respect.

“I’ve done a lot of running over the years too and I’ve been paddling since I was about 10; the only thing I haven’t done too much of is the board paddling. I’ve been out twice and my shoulders feel like they’re going to explode. I’ll just go hell-for-leather and hopefully the first three disciplines will help me get a decent result.”

His chances of a decent result have received a boost, however, with the absence of any previous winners in the individual ranks.

Top New Zealand ironmen and previous champions Cory Taylor, Max Beattie and Ben Cochrane, along with 2016 winner Australian Luke Cuff, are all involved with the third round of the Ocean6 series in North Wollongong this weekend, as is two-time female winner Danielle McKenzie.

Piha’s Kirsty Wannan, the only other female Monster winner, is racing in a team this year.

It’s left a void which is expected to be filled by the next generation of surf athletes – Papamoa’s Scott Cowdrey,

Mount pair Hamish Miller and Declan Dempster, and wily campaigners Sam Shergold and Ollie Puddick are all expected to put their hand up this time around. Former Olympic swimmer and kayaker Steve Ferguson is also in sharp form; ironically – like Clark – he’s using the event to build towards February’s Coast to Coast.

The women’s field has been given a late boost with newly-crowned world surf ski series champion Rachel Clarke entering, hours after claiming the title in Australia over the weekend.

In all, 75 individuals, 216 teams and 30 juniors will take part, which is another record field for the event which hasn’t stopped growing since it started.

Sam Clark’s entry, meanwhile, may open doors for a broader field for the already-iconic event, which will celebrate its fifth running this weekend with the introduction of the Mini Monster race for under-14 athletes.

Despite being only part way through his lifeguard award, Clark has been given dispensation to race by organisers, who assessed his surf skills and may look to open entries up further in future years to find the most talented all-round waterman around.

“The Monster’s always been something I’ve looked at and thought ‘man, I’d love to get around to doing that’,” Clark says. “There’s been a bit of a resurgence of people going out and paddling in the ocean because – let’s face it – it’s just a hell of a lot of fun and is pretty appealing to a lot of multisporters.

Having recently won the Rodney Coast Challenge in Auckland, Clark is confident both his Coast to Coast and Ironman ambitions are on track.

The Mini Monster starts at 9am on Saturday, with the main Mount Monster starting with individuals at 10am and teams in a wave at 10.10am.

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Meeting your furry friend soulmate Are you considering adding four paws to your family this Christmas?

Tauranga SPCA’s Christmas adopt-a-thon is on Saturday, December 16 from 10.30am to 4pm at the Tauranga SPCA in Greerton and it’s the perfect place to meet your next soulmate. Whether it’s dogs, older puppies, kittens or cats that catch your eye, there will be a perfect pet for every heart.

SPCA Tauranga operations manager Margaret Rawiri says there will be plenty of pets ready for cuddles and loving forever homes.

“The best way to choose a pet, or to let your new pet choose you, is to spend some time with them,” says Margaret.

“People are welcome to go into the cat adoption area and spend time getting to know the cats and kittens and find that perfect one.

“And we can organise for people to go into our playpen with the puppies if they think the right one is there for you.”

Whether you want to add four paws to your family in the way of a pooch or a feline,

Margaret says their adoption pets are ready for devoted new families.

“Being kitten season, we have lots of cats and kittens from eight-weeks-old that have, for an adoption fee, all been vet-checked, de-sexed, microchipped, had their first vaccination and treated for fleas and worms.

“We also have some puppies which are all exceptionally lovely and eagerly waiting to go to their new homes to enjoy the life they truly deserve.”

Margaret says there is even be a bunny or two looking for a loving home.

All of the SPCA’s puppies and dogs will have also been vet checked, de-sexed, microchipped, and have had their first vaccination, and been treated for fleas and worms prior to going to an approved home.

“And all of our adoptions are subject to meeting our normal adoption criteria,” says Margaret.

So if you want to add a set of paws to your family this Christmas, head down to Tauranga SPCA, 43 Alach St, Greerton.

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Concession cards the ticket to a Merry Christmas Tis the season to be jolly, but Sport Bay of Plenty wants to help keep locals merry allyear round with concession cards to its ‘Keep on your Feet’ strength and balance Classes.

The classes are fun and friendly group fitness sessions aimed at older adults of all abilities who wish to stay fit and improve muscle tone and overall balance.

Facilitated by Sport Bay of Plenty, the project is part of a nationwide initiative to reduce falls and fractures,

and support older people to live stronger for longer.

These concession cards are the perfect Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for relative or the loved one in your life who wants to increase their activity levels.

Project leader Jen Riley says Keep on your Feet classes are about improving both physical and mental wellbeing, with many participants commenting on how they have got their zest for life back.

“We’ve seen huge improvements in the strength and balance of those who regularly attend, and when they start to feel better, they come away from their class with big smiles,” says Jen. Keith Martin runs the Never2Old class Greenwood Park Retirement Village at Toi Ohomai’s Aquatic member Mollie Lane. and Fitness Centre, which creates individualised programmes for participants in a fun and friendly For more information, and details on environment. where to purchase concession cards, “We love helping our members achieve visit: www.sportbop.co.nz/keep-ontheir little milestones and we have so your-feet/ or contact Jen Riley on: much fun along the way,” says Keith.

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Gift ideas for the woman you love If you love someone, buy them a gift.

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You might buy your girlfriend a little silver ring with a sliver of paua over the top, where one might usually find diamonds. She may wear it every day, turning it this way and that on her finger and feeling closer to you.

Flowers always make a woman feel special.

Few women receive them at Christmas, because no one thinks of sending them.

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roses and surprise your girl at work.

Her colleagues will eye her enviously, which will be, to her, the icing on the cake.

Be inventive. A gift can be an experience too. Book a surprise holiday just for the two of you. It doesn’t have to be expensive – even a couple nights in Rotorua or the Coromandel is enough. At the hotel run her a bath and light some candles. Bring her a glass of wine once she’s under the bubbles. If the bathtub is big enough, join her.

On Christmas Day, don’t wake up and say ‘Merry Christmas’. Turn to her and whisper ‘I Love You’ instead.

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Train rides and Santa on Mount Mainstreet The holiday season is in full swing on Mount Mainstreet this year, with the big man in red making a special appearance just before Christmas.

Mount Mainstreet manager Ingrid Fleming says Santa Claus will be popping down to Mount Maunganui on Saturday, December 23 and Sunday, December 24 for a flying visit.

“This is one of his favourite places to stop because not only will he get to hear what children want for Christmas, but he also gets a welcome

change from riding his reindeer sleigh,” she says.

“Here on Mount Mainstreet he'll be riding in the Pepi Toot train, with rides free for everyone on December 23 between 11am and 2.30pm.”

Santa will be sitting in his big purple chair between 11am and 2.30pm on both days, so make sure you have your Christmas wish list ready.

It’s the perfect opportunity to keep the kids entertained, and get in some last minute shopping at any one of the dozens of great stores in the Mount.

The Street Prints Mauao street art festival is also running this weekend,

up until December 18. Street artists will be adding more murals around downtown Mount Maunganui, with workshops running at Totara Street.

“What an absolute pleasure to have such talent producing amazing works of art on what would otherwise be a blank wall,” says Ingrid.

“The new art, with a specific message, will add even more value to people’s visits. During and following the event, people can enjoy a specific Mount Mainstreet Street Art Walk.

“Huge thanks to Jah and Lovey, the event directors, for all their hard work behind the scenes.”

For more information, visit: www.streetprints.org

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Give the gift of rescue this Christmas When your loved ones are out on the water this summer, you want to be sure they’re as safe as they can be. One way of doing that is to give them the gift of a Coastguard membership this Christmas.

Tauranga Coastguard unit manager Steve Russell says for just $100 a year, you have peace of mind knowing that if your boat breaks down or runs out of fuel, or you get into any sort of trouble, “we’ll jump in a boat and come and help you out”.

“It’s a great gift for your loved ones and a very cheap insurance policy,” says Steve. “Hopefully you’ll never need to use it, but even the best boaties require help sometimes

and you can’t just lock a boat up and walk away like you can if a car breaks down.”

And you don’t have to be a boat owner to join Coastguard ¬– jet-ski and kayak owners also need Coastguard’s services.

A life membership option can also be purchased for $1500. Tauranga Coastguard is a charitable organisation with 90 per cent of membership payments treated as a donation so members can claim this back in their annual tax returns.

This season is already shaping up to be a busy one, with the Tauranga Coastguard attending 16 call-outs in November.

If you want to buy a Coastguard membership as a gift this Christmas, you can call into the Tauranga Coastguard headquarters at 72 Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point or ring the membership line on: 021 HELP US (435 787). t Tauranga Coastguard is jus a h wit ay a phone call aw Coastguard membership.

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Soaring through the Bay of Plenty sky If you’re still searching for the perfect Christmas gift experience, Island Air Charters has got you covered.

Experience a bird’s eye view of the Bay of Plenty this holiday season by taking a ride in one of Island Air Charters’ many scenic flights.

Owner Paul Ensor says their scenic flights were so popular last year that they have introduced another aircraft, so more people have a chance to explore the Bay from above.

“Our Cessna aircraft are great for scenic flights with their high wings,” says Paul, “and everybody gets a

window seat.”

One of the more popular scenic flights is the 15-minute ‘Town and Around’ flight, which explores the wonders of the city from Mount Maunganui, over Matakana Island and central Tauranga.

“People are coming in and buying a $150 voucher to give to granddad or another family member for a flight around the Mount and over the city and surf. It’s the perfect gift for Christmas.”

Island Air Charters also has a number of volcanic scenic flights on offer, including a trip over White Island.

The White Island tour sees passengers

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“Another popular flight, if

people want to go a little further afield, is through the upper reaches of Tauranga Harbour to the Waihi Gold Mine, circling overhead to take in majestic views of Matakana Island and the Kaimai Range before going back down the Matakana coast and over Tauranga city.

“We can tailor-make a scenic flight to suit customers’ requirements,” says Paul. “With plenty on offer, we have scenic flights for everybody.”

For more information on Island Air Charters flights, go to: www.islandair.co.nz or phone: 07 575 5795

Great gift ideas for your difficult Grandad Finding gifts for the old man is hard.

Finding them for the old man’s old man can be even harder.

Usually, if you’re buying for your grandfather, it means you’re a child, teenager, or in your 20s. Or perhaps you’re older, with a particularly long-living poppa. Either way, chances are he’s difficult to buy for.

The rules for

grandfathers are basically the same for fathers: think simple. A nice book, usually non-fiction, can go down well. Even if he doesn’t read it, an attractive cover can look good sitting on a coffee table (there are even books designed specifically for that purpose). Subjects such as war, cars, sport, and sometimes politics, can be sure winners.

Is granddad a golfer? Take him for a round and see if he can shoot under his age. Does he like the cricket?

Take him to a match at the Bay Oval – it doesn’t have to be the Blackcaps to be a great game.

Failing that, a unique historical artefact can become a much-loved treasure in any grandad’s home. This isn’t necessarily a taiaha or Maori carving – second-hand shops and antique sellers have a range of one-of-a-kind bits and pieces on offer. A toy car from his childhood, restored to good condition, or a piece of military paraphernalia, can become a gift that’s his and his alone.

Above all, be creative! Think about what he likes, and try and resist the lure of the gift voucher.

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An expert fit in garments for summer If you’re looking for a perfect fit for your swimwear, lingerie or sleepwear this summer, then Langtons Lingerie should be your first port of call.

The team at Langtons are experts in fitting these garments and are also able to offer plenty of guidance to those looking to buy their loved one a special gift this Christmas.

“We know our product really well, so there’s no guesswork in it,” says owner Delys Williams.

At Langtons, swimwear is fitted in-store much like a bra fitting. “Not everybody is a perfect 12 or a perfect 14. People’s bottoms are sometimes smaller than their tops, so we know the particular styles that will create the best

body shape,” says Delys.

The store offers a wide range of nightwear ranging from silks and satins to comfortable cotton and the popular Yuu viscose range which Delys describes as “like wearing nothing at all”.

There are nightwear options for all tastes, including pyjamas, nighties, chemises and camisole sets.

The swimwear range is equally extensive, with the Seafolly and Sunseeker range of bikinis and tankinis, and one-piece swimsuits by Jantzen and Poolproof which are chlorine resistant and ideal for the more mature woman.

Langton’s Lingerie is located at 14 Grey Street, Tauranga and is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9.30am-3.30pm Saturday, and 10.30am-2.30pm Sunday.

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No matter if you’re a passionate cricket fan or you’ve never been to a cricket match before, this is your chance to watch current and future stars of cricket in action.

Get family and friends together and make a day of it.

There will be entertainment for kids, great food on offer or you can bring your own picnic. Celebrate summer and be part of the excitement that comes with live sporting events.

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Knights v Auckland Aces

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Wednesday, 27 December 2017

Knights v Central Stags

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Bay Oval

This summer, Bay Oval will experience its busiest summer with the brand new floodlights in action turning night into day and sports fixtures into spectacles.

INTERNATIONAL T20s

MATCH

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Monday, 1 January 2018

BLACKCAPS v West Indies

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Wednesday, 3 January 2018

BLACKCAPS v West Indies

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Sunday, 28 January 2018

BLACKCAPS v Pakistan

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Wednesday, 14 March 2018

WHITE FERNS v West Indies

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Friday, 16 March 2018

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Tauranga is a proud host of a busy season of world-class cricket this summer, sharing our place with players and visitors from around the country and the world.

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ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 will give everyone the opportunity to see the next generation of future cricketing stars right on our door step.

There will be entertainment for the kids, great food on offer or you can take your own picnic.

Bring family and friends and be part of the action!

This will be the 12th edition of the tournament and the third on New Zealand soil. Tauranga will join Whangarei, Christchurch and Queenstown in hosting 48 matches across the tournament.

See all the action as 16 teams compete for the title currently held by defending champions West Indies.

Entry to all matches is FREE. For full details visit icc-cricket.com

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Bay Oval, situated on Blake Park in Tauranga’s suburb Mount Maunganui, is easily accessible from Totara Street and Maunganui Road. Public parking is available in walking distance to the venue around Kawaka Street and Hull Road.

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Wednesday, 17 January 2018

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International cricket is the epitome of the New Zealand summer experience and this season is shaping up to be a cracker. Watch the BLACKCAPS take on the flair of the West Indies and Pakistan

How to get to Bay Oval

Keep the schedule and don’t miss a game – cut it out and stick it to the fridge.

“To have it in our backyard is great. We are going to see players who people may not know now but who in the years to come will become household names. In 2010, it was my first snippet of playing international cricket at home.”

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The WHITE FERNS will also visit Bay Oval to face the West Indies in two thrilling T20s, one of which will be played under the sparkling new venue floodlights.

Bay Oval is rapidly becoming a key venue for cricket in New Zealand, drawing on the Bay of Plenty’s renown climate and holiday destination status and a steadily increasing array of ground developments and improvements – not least the addition of floodlights to cater for day-night games.

“Not only is it located in the heart of one of New Zealand’s most popular summer destinations, it has up-to-the-minute infrastructure and amenities, and the addition of flood-lighting means it’s one of only a couple of boutique grounds on which we can play day-night games.

NZC chief executive David White says his organisation is delighted with the way in which the venue has evolved over the past couple of years.

“There is an energy about the Bay Oval crowd; a real atmosphere of celebration and fun that makes people want to be there; that makes them want to be part of the experience – and I know the players love it for that reason.”

“Bay Oval is now a very important factor in our calculations,” said Mr White.

before they battle old rival England.

Find out more at www.mytauranga.co.nz/cricket

Find out more at www.mytauranga.co.nz/cricket

Tauranga City Council welcomes the world’s best cricketers to our city this summer, putting the international spotlight on our people, places and culture. Get into it Tauranga… show the world your support for world-class sporting events in our city.

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Humble baked beans At a time when we’re thinking turkey, ham, pavlova and strawberries, spare some serious thought for the humble baked bean.

They’re good hearty fare, pack a nutritious punch, plus they have fibre benefits. They assist the constitution.

Studies show eating beans up to four times a week lowers the risk of heart disease and cholesterol. They’re high in protein – an important nutrient needed to promote healthy muscle tissue, as well as strong hair and nails. Beans are often said to be the poor man’s meat, but their protein provides a wealth of health benefits.

Baked beans have vitamin and mineral content, such as folic acid, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6, and have strong antioxidants.

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The taste and smell of Christmas One of the best ways to prepare for Christmas is to start stocking up on Santa’s favourite treat – sugar cookies. Whipping up a bunch of these won’t take you very long at all, and you can fill your home with the smell of Christmas by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 125g butter ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp grated

lemon rind • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) • ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional) • 1 egg

Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl and rub in the butter with your fingers until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon rind and mix until combined. Lightly beat egg in a separate bowl and add to dry ingredients, mixing to form a stiff dough.

Place dough on a lightlyfloured benchtop or board and roll out to about a 4mm thickness.

Cut shapes using various cookie cutter shapes – the more festive the better – and transfer to a greased or lined baking tray.

Bake for 20 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown. Let cool.

Icing ingredients 2 cups icing sugar ¼ tsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp boiling water ¼ tsp vanilla essence Food colouring (optional) Method: Sift icing sugar into a bowl. Add

butter and hot water until you make a paste easy to spread.

Mix in desired food colouring and spread over cookies with a palette knife. Decorate with sprinkles, flaked chocolate, coloured sugar or whatever you desire.

New MPI food safety guidance Food safety guidance, which will cover up to 16,000 food businesses across New Zealand, has been announced by the Ministry for Primary Industries.

“In 2016, 60 per cent of reported cases where food made people sick came from commercial food operators,” says MPI director Peter Thomson.

"These guides help a wide range of food businesses, from dairies to juice and confectionery

manufacturers, to keep their food safe for consumers. The numbers of Kiwis getting sick from foodrelated bugs needs to come down.

We also need to protect groups like small children, the frail elderly and people with compromised immune systems.

"While food poisoning for a normal healthy person can be a short-lived upset stomach, the recent case of suspected botulism in the Waikato, or the campylobacter in the Havelock North drinking water, shows how harmful bugs can have severe consequences.

"A consistent set of rules targeting top food safety problems that are flexible and easy for businesses to apply are the best way to make sure that Kiwis safely enjoy our great food culture,” says Peter.

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Talking turkey on Christmas day Why do people shrivel like an over-done turkey at the prospect of meeting everyone’s expectations at the family Christmas dinner table?

Turn a bind into a blast after considering these Christmas dinner tips.

Get some breakfast aboard before hooking into the bottled Christmas cheer. You will need some stomach lining to keep yourself in charge and on track.

Got a big bird on the menu?

Make sure the turkey will fit in the oven and you have a roasting dish big enough. Big bird, small oven syndrome is very real.

Delegate. If someone wants to flap their gums, they can do it with a peeler in hand. The quite creative type can be give the job of setting the table and the person you last argued with can do the washing up.

Fresh and freshly-frozen food ‘Fresh is best’ is true, but that includes fresh that’s frozen.

Frozen fruit has come up winning and will have you feasting on delicious fruit all year round.

While we all know that fruit is good for you, we’ve been told fresh is best for taste and good nutrition. However, a 2017 study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis has challenged the common view.

Because fruit and berries are mostly water they can deteriorate and lose nutrients very quickly. The study found overall the assessed nutrient content of the frozen fruits was very much the same as their fresh equivalents.

Vitamin C was an exception, with frozen blueberries found to have higher levels of vitamin C than fresh.

What can we learn from this? Frozen is a great option as it is equal or better with longer lasting nutritional value than fresh fruit. Grabbing a handful of frozen fruit from the freezer gives the same nutrition as fresh fruit but with greater convenience.

Typically frozen fruits and berries are snap-frozen on the same day they are picked or harvested, then packaged.

Fresh produce is transported from farm to store, resulting in bumps and bruises, while a packet of frozen fruit will be frozen in peak condition and the freezing process will protect the fruit from pick to plate, with long-lasting quality.

Contributing is part of Christmas.

Don’t short-change on gravy. There’s never enough and gravy can be very forgiving and hide a lot of flaws.

Don’t cram the oven. The turkey will appreciate an hour’s resting in tinfoil, giving you an empty oven to roast potatoes and other trimmings.

Make your stuffing in advance and then refrigerate it. Don’t truss the bird – legs should be free and loose.

If trussed, the breast meat will be as dry as the Gobi before the legs are cooked. It may be a dead bird but still deserves to be treated with respect.

Add some redcurrant jelly to transform gravy into great gravy. For extra crispy roasties, add half a teaspoon of baking powder to the water used for boiling.

And if problems occur; if things start going wrong; if things turn stressful then champagne is the answer to everything.

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Villages come together for sport Inter-Village games are like no other, with over 220 participants – the most senior of which is 89-years-old.

The Arena Living Games was held recently at Knightsbridge Village on Auckland’s North Shore, with the athletes competing in games across ten different disciplines.

Arena Living owns and manages five quality lifestyle villages – Knightsbridge, Peninsula Club, Parklane and Mayfair in Auckland

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and Ocean Shores in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.

“The Games are a great deal of fun, and a way to bring together all five of our villages in the name of friendly competition in sport,” says Arena Living CEO Richard Davis.

All villages were well represented, and the 220 participants had the opportunity to take part in bowls, indoor bowls, snooker, putting, pétanque, croquet, bridge, 500, Rummikub and mahjong.

The Knights under lights The Bay Oval will be lighting up the first day of the school holidays this summer.

The Knights will be featuring for the first time under lights at the Bay Oval, when they take on the Auckland Aces in the Burger King Super Smash on Saturday night (December 16).

As well as the excitement of fast-paced cricket, The Bay Oval Trust, Tauranga City Council and Northern Districts Cricket will be celebrating the event with fireworks and a light show extravaganza at the end of the match to celebrate the new feature at the ground.

On top of installing the state-of-

the-art LED lights, the Bay Oval has undergone major renovations to the embankment and other infrastructure at the park over the off-season – all part of the commitment by the Bay Oval to provide an excellent experience not only to players but to fans as well.

There will also be heaps of giveaways, a chance to meet the players at a signing session and on-field entertainment. It’s set to be a wonderful night spectacle for all the family.

The gates to Bay Oval open at 6pm and the game starts at 7.10pm. Adult tickets are $15.

For this match only, children aged 14 and under will get in for free.

The Knights will return to the Bay Oval to face the Central Stags on Wednesday, December 27 at 7.10pm.

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Breakfast with Santa brings smiles and Christmas delight Smiles and giggles of delight were on all the faces of the lucky children who won Bethlehem Town Centre and Sun Media’s Breakfast with Santa.

At Columbus Coffee, the children’s eyes lit up with surprise and delight as they sat down at Santa’s breakfast table with the pancakes stacked high, maple syrup flowing, crispy bacon, fruit salad, French toast, hot chocolates and many

more delicious treats.

As the kids sat waiting in anticipation for the arrival of the man himself, Santa entered the room with a great ho, ho, ho and a smile that filled the room. Naturally, the children bounced out of their seats to rush and greet him.

A few editions ago, The Weekend Sun ran a competition for children to win breakfast with Santa thanks to Bethlehem Town Centre.

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Auckland clinical psychologist and PCIT practitioner Dr Melanie Woodfield works with the Auckland District Health Board and is one of 16 recipients announced in the HRC’s latest career development awards.

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Take the pain and suffering out of Christmas If you, or someone you know, suffers from painful arthritis, night cramps or swollen feet and hands, an Aircycle could be just the gift you’re looking for.

Another satisfied customer from Auckland adds: “I’ve had such success with this in reducing cramps, swollen ankles and sore legs that I’ve bought two more online as gifts for friends. It really is great for people like me, who sit too long at a computer and worry about deep vein It’s a great circulation booster, thrombosis.” helps relieve joint and muscle An Aircycle may not just pain and strengthens leg muscles take the pain out of to improve balance and mobility.

Christmas, but could give “I bought an Aircycle for lasting health benefits and my Mum, who has arthritis years of pain relief. in her knees and is waiting Aircycles are available in for a hip replacement, “says a pharmacies and Diabetes and Christchurch customer.

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“Her pain has been relieved For more information and orders, phone: 0800 so dramatically she’s able to sleep most nights with 141415, post $44.90 (which includes postage and less medication. She uses it while she’s knitting and packaging) to Aircycle, PO Box 313, Waikanae 5036, watching television.” or visit: www.aircycle.co.nz

Walking and cycling benefits Encouraging more people to walk and cycle could have significant public health benefits.

The Transport Outlook Future State report, shows that around 260 premature deaths could be prevented if walking and cycling trips increased by about 50 per cent and 250 per cent respectively, says Associate Minister for Transport Julie Anne Genter.

“If we ensure our streets are safer for cycling and walking, it’ll be easier for all of us to get a bit more exercise around town,” she says.

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Stay safe with your contact lenses Now that summer is here, more and more people are using contact lenses to enjoy outdoor activities without their glasses.

However, contact lenses are a medical device and without proper care and hygiene, the risk of potentially blinding eye infections is increased.

Follow these important guidelines to ensure your lens wear is hassle-free over the holiday period.

Never use tap water to clean or store your lenses. Water contains micro-organisms that can adhere to your lenses and infect your eye.

Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching your eye or lenses. Use an alcohol-based sanitiser as an alternative if you are going bush!

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wear in these environments.

If you plan on spending a lot of time in the water, then consider visiting an optometrist that can prescribe overnight Orthokeratology vision correction. These contacts change the shape of the eye during sleep to give clear vision during the day without any lenses.

Avoid re-using solutions or wearing your lenses beyond

Comparing yourself to others “Comparison is an act of violence against the self,” says Iyanla Vanzant.

How often do you want to be somewhere else or be someone else?

Do you compare yourself constantly with others and ask: “Why am I not as intelligent, as rich, as insightful, as cool, as good a communicator or as beautiful as they are?”

It’s important to remember that who you are is hidden within you, waiting to be discovered and tapped into.

You are unique, and you have a special purpose. You won’t achieve it by trying to work out whether you are better or worse than others.

There is a saying that “to compare is to despair”. You are already more than good enough to respond to what is uniquely you. Be yourself.

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their recommended replacement schedule. Shortcuts may save you money now, but could be catastrophic to your eye health in the long-term.

If your eye is red, sore or light-sensitive then stop wearing your contact lenses and visit an optometrist urgently. Your GP or local A and E service is the next best alternative if your optometrist is away on holiday.

Facial skin cancer – is Mohs the best option?

It is important to remember that not all skin cancers are the same and every patient is unique.

The specialist you’ll see at the Skin Centre will discuss what treatment options are available for the type of skin cancer you have, and advise which treatment is best for you.

Micrographic Surgery (Mohs) is an advanced Dr Neil Mortimer. treatment for facial skin cancer and offers both the greatest potential for cure, as well as the optimal cosmetic result.

Mohs is not necessary for all types of skin cancer; its use is reserved for the treatment of skin cancers on the face and neck.

The power of the Mohs procedure comes from its ability to remove the guesswork and uncertainty, even for those cancers that have been previously treated unsuccessfully. The key element in this procedure is that the entire surgical margin can be examined, as opposed to a fraction of this which occurs with standard surgery.

The dermatologist not only removes the tumour in such a way that 100 per cent of the tissue edges can be examined, but is also responsible for examining the pathological specimens meticulously.

Using the Mohs technique, dermatologists can see beyond the visible extent of a tumour and precisely identify and remove the entire tumour, leaving the healthy tissue unharmed.

The Mohs procedure is most commonly used to

treat two of the most common types of skin cancer – basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma – but it can also be used to treat melanoma and other rarer types of skin cancer.

When choosing a surgeon for your Mohs procedure, look no further than the Fellowship-trained skin cancer and reconstructive surgeons at the Skin Centre. Dr Paul Salmon and Dr Neil Mortimer are two industry leaders in this field and are dedicated to achieving the best possible results for their clients.

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Special deal for seniors on appliances The perks of being a senior are now even better thanks to Appliance Outlet Tauranga.

holders will now receive ‘trade prices’ – the same deals he gives to those who buy from him as a business.

“Usually this is only for those who are doing business with me all year long,” says Sean. “It’s not something the general public can get just from coming into the store. I’m basically gathering gold card holders and

All SuperGold Card holders are now eligible for discounted prices on all products at the Fraser Cove store.

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“There are a lot of elderly he says. “A warranty means something gets fixed. This is full people putting up with shoddy appliances simply because they replacement, even if the item is close to two-years-old.” can’t afford to replace them. I You can find Appliance Outlet get people coming in with Tauranga at Fraser Cove, next to these issues, and I do Burger King, or online at: www. my best to help them.

So this is one applianceoutlet-tga.co.nz way to do that.”

The deal comes just in time for Christmas, but it will be sticking around long after that, to ensure seniors get the best deals all year round.

Sean says the store is also selling Midea products with a two-year Super Gold Card holder Paul Fry shopping for a deal with Appliance Outlet Tauranga manager Josh Harrison. full-replacement guarantee.

Know your consumer rights this Christmas In the pre-Christmas rush, consumers are reminded to know their rights and shop safely this Christmas.

Consumer Protection has identified 12 of the most common pitfalls experienced by New Zealand consumers and businesses over the Christmas period, with

12 helpful points for everyone get through the festive season satisfied and confident with their purchases.

From knowing when you can or can’t return faulty or unwanted presents, to shopping safe online, the Consumer Protection 12 Points for a Good Christmas will set you right.

Manager Mark Hollingsworth

says the most common enquiries over the Christmas period are about faulty goods and service problems, followed by laybys and product returns.

“So it’s an ideal time for both consumers and businesses to note these top tips to feel confident with their Christmas shopping.” Visit: www.consumerprotection.govt.nz

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Keeping cool and comfortable With the temperature climbing to the upper 20s, many Tauranga homeowners will be turning their thoughts to air conditioning and dehumidifiers.

That’s where Snowden Electrical Ltd comes in, with over 25 years’ experience installing air conditioning AKA heat pumps in Tauranga homes under the direction of owner Shane Snowden.

“We have already had some very hot and sticky humid days and nights,” says Shane, “so people need to be thinking about air

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conditioning and dehumidifying.”

The team’s commitment to great service and support has earned them a growing list of satisfied customers.

Shane employs full-time installers and the company takes total responsibility for each job, from initial consultation and product recommendation through to installation of the equipment.

The team also provides on-going maintenance and servicing.

Now’s the time to have your unit serviced, with helpful advice on the best way to operate your equipment only a phone call away.

“For us it’s not about selling heat pumps, it’s about providing solutions,” says Shane. “We always provide advice and help to make

sure customers get the right solutions.

“Most people know that a heat pump is the best and most costefficient answer to warming a home, but the same device can also be used to cool the home and dehumidify the air during summer.

“An air-conditioning unit can remove over three litres of water from the air per hour, depending on the model. It’s the best cooling solution, especially for people who find humid conditions difficult to live and sleep with.”

Remember, you can buy with confidence from the Bay’s biggest Fujitsu dealer, so contact Snowden Electrical Ltd today and get ready for a good night's sleep.

Record median prices for Bay The number of properties sold in November across New Zealand increased 17.8 per cent from the previous month – the largest October to November increase seen in six years according to the latest data from the

Real Estate Institute of New Zealand.

The Bay of Plenty was one of seven regions that saw record median property prices in November – up 7.8 per cent month-on-month to $567,000 (up 11 per cent).

Another heatpump installed, another satisfied Snowden customer.

Protecting yourself from fraud over the holidays As we head into the summer holidays, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association is reminding people to watch out for financial crime.

“Fraudsters love this time of year.

They know we’re busy getting ready for the holidays and might let our guard down. This presents an opportunity for them to try to steal our money,” says NZBA

chief executive Karen Scott-Howman.

“So whether you’re doing your Christmas shopping or catching up with friends and family, it pays to take care when transacting online and when you’re out and about using your card.”

For more information on how to protect yourself from fraud visit www.nzba.org.nz/ consumer-information/

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Young athletes represent the region A host of young athletes were awarded scholarships for representing the region at a national level at the second round of 2017 Athlete and Coach Scholarships.

Sports Bay of Plenty, BayTrust and Acorn Foundation announced 25 recipients who are either coaches at a recognised and endorsed level by their respective Regional Sporting Organisation, or athletes between the ages of 16-23 years, who have achieved national representation in their sport.

Sport Bay of Plenty communication advisor Laura Weaser says these scholarships were open to sports people residing in the region covered by BayTrust and Sport Bay of Plenty, with the intention that the coaching expertise and sporting talent is retained in the Bay. “These applications highlight the exceptional sporting and coaching talent that exists within the Bay of Plenty region,” says Laura.

“These scholarships demonstrate an appreciation for the hard work, commitment and dedication that these athletes and coaches give to their sport and communities.”

She says this round also includes an annual scholarship donated by Christine

Tustain through the Acorn Foundation.

“This scholarship recognises a young athlete from the Western Bay of Plenty who is excelling in sport and life in the community, as well as on the world stage.”

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Acorn Foundation Scholarship: Morgan Ball (Otumoetai)- Duathlon BayTrust Athlete Scholarships: Shalom Broughton (Papamoa) – Basketball Bayley Martin (Rotorua) – Crossfit Daniel Cossey (Tauranga) – Taekwondo Ruby Matthews (Hairini) – Swimming Liam Moffatt (Ohauiti) – Water Polo Lochlainn O’Connor (Pyes Pa) – Swimming/Surf Lifesaving Isobel Pettit (Te Puna) – Synchronised Swimming Eden Worsley (Bethlehem) – Synchronised Swimming Amy Robinson (Ohauiti) – Hockey Briarley Rogers (Ohauiti) – Basketball Anna Wong-Toi (Rotorua) –

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Christmas presents – it’s getting harder Ten more day to go.

Ten shopping days. I know I'm screwed.

It just seems to sneak up doesn't it? One minute there's snow on the Desert Road, the next they're playing ‘Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ in Pak‘nSave. Time is travelling faster.

And that's the way it goes. The further you progress in life the faster weeks and months seem to pass.

This is, as I suspect we all now know, a trick of perception, since we subconsciously compare each passing year with the entirety of our lives.

Thus for a five-year-old a year is a huge length of time, a fifth of their life.

But for those of us slightly more mature folk, a year is a mere blip on a time-line stretching back decades. So it feels shorter. Like many changes that occur in later life I can confirm this is of absolutely no benefit.

But with news on telly that it's snowing in London I guess we have at least a couple of blessings to count.

Corn, strawberries, asparagus and the glorious bounty of summer food is on the way, Pimms and Prosecco can be happily sipped on warm afternoons and – if you forget for a minute the impending mayhem and gaze a little further into the future – everything looks rosy.

Panic and craziness

But until then it's panic and bad craziness. Regularly at this time, in an effort to reduce stress, I offer a few ideas for Christmas presents. But for us traditional recreational buyers this is getting a lot harder.

Once upon a time my list for presents was essentially CDs, DVDs, books. Why not? Something to read, something to watch, something to listen to. Sounds perfect.

Except for... well, the bleeding obvious. These days most people stream their music and movies and have either given up reading or switched to Kindle or some such device.

And there are still worthwhile local CDs, even though they're only available these days via artists' websites or Facebook pages. But, unfortunately, pickings are a bit slim.

There are a couple of killer instrumental albums I mentioned last week – the self-titled CD from the band Infinity and Sean Bodley's very impressive guitar showcase Genesis. There was an album from Davey Beige and an EP from alt-rock band Dead Recipe. But,

Andrew London Trio. in keeping with these tough times for musicians, very little music was released.

My prediction, depressingly enough, is that this will only get worse. When you can't even recoup the cost of recording, it makes for a barren music scene.

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Whoops! Did I slip into melancholy for a second?

Sorry. I do have a recent album that certainly cheers me up and would make a great Christmas pressie for the right listener. The Andrew London Trio (nee Hot Club Sandwich) has a new CD on offer, Let's Take Offence! And a most enjoyable listen it is too.

Once again Andrew's love/hate relationship with the intricacies of middle-class Kiwi living takes centre stage with ‘Middle Aged Man In Lycra’, ‘Let's Go To A Concert And Talk’, the title track and others exploring New Zealand's social foibles. Elsewhere Andrew's wife Kirsten, who also plays bass, sings a couple of affecting tunes and Andrew takes a rare moment to get serious and almost sentimental with the absolutely wonderful ‘It's Just A Thing My Father Did At Christmas’.

The playing is immaculate, with lovely sax and clarinet flourishes from Nils Olsen, and finishes with a delightful parody of ‘That's Amore’, exploring the various Wellington suburbs – ‘That's Karori’.

Get it through the band's website.

But it's trickier elsewhere to get physical presents.

The self-titled debut album from L.A.B., the band comprising Kora members and local guitar monster Joel Shadbolt, is only on digital platforms. And limited edition vinyl.

So that makes for a tricky gift. But it shouldn't stop you listening. Go straight to Spotify and dial up that sucker. (Remember, to find it you need to search L.A.B. not LAB.) watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Spotlight on Brian Franks NZ-born musician Brian Franks has been playing bass guitar for 19 years.

Brian was born and raised in Kawerau, and though his family didn’t perform, they of your l ife played and listened to music at home. He was first inspired by watching his brother Brian Franks. play guitar.

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got a job working at Cash Converters.

It was here that he met Shane Davies, and they ended up playing in a band together.

Bay City Music’s Graham Clark mentioned that he was looking for a bass guitarist for Brilleaux, and they are still performing together today, almost two decades later.

Brian wants to learn piano, so is having lessons with Tim Julian.

He also plays in local band Toner, Franks and Beano, where he is joined by Derek Toner on guitar and Ian Gilpin on drums.

They have a resident slot at The Barrel Room, playing on the first Friday of every month, and they will also be performing at the same venue for a Xmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 23, from 8.30-10 pm.

The best Christmas lights on the street Two houses – one in Katikati and one in Papamoa – have been chosen as the winners of The Weekend Sun Christmas Lights Drive for 2017.

The winners, judged by a panel of Sun Media experts, each take home a hamper worth $140, filled with delicious goodies.

Vince and Heather Rowlands’ Park Road property in Katikati was one of the winning entries. Vince says they moved to Katikati 14 years ago, and have been getting out the Christmas lights every year since.

“We add a bit each year,” says Vince. “My wife puts a little aside every week to buy some lights, just in case she sees something she likes.”

The display is made up of a mix of electric and solar lights, and includes Santa’s sleigh and reindeer.

“We had the sleigh made by a friend of ours. The criteria was it had to take at least two adults or three children, so kids can sit in it and have their photos taken.”

Vince says he and Heather are already thinking about what to add to the display next Christmas.

“We went to Paeroa and looked at the maritime museum.

They’ve got two acres of lights going, and it’s fantastic. So we got a few ideas out of that for next year.”

In Papamoa, Kristy and Jon Parker’s Wairakei Avenue home was also chosen as a winner. Kristy says it’s mostly been Jon’s doing, and includes a net light spread out across the front lawn.

“Initially we did it over one weekend, but we’re still adding to it – it has a smoke machine now that covers the lights on the grass,

to make it look like fog.”

The family has been in Papamoa for nearly six years, and have decorated their home for the past five.

“It’s really the first house we’ve lived in with street frontage. We also have a young son who enjoys it very much.

“There’s around 14 houses in our little stretch that do it, so it’s very social. It’s a good neighbourhood.”

The Christmas Light Drive has gained in popularity year-on-year.

Not only are more people joining in and decorating their houses, but more people are getting into the spirit and driving around to admire the lights.

Sun Media has even had people from other cities letting us know about their Christmas lights, with entries received from as far away as Wellington, Hastings, Whangarei, and Omarama – just another example of SunLive’s great reach!

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20 years of Twilight Concerts It all started with Carols by Candlelight in a private garden. Fast forward 20 years and the Katikati Twilight Concerts have become an institution in the town, attracting music lovers from far and wide.

The Lady Killers will be performing at the first of the Katikati Twilight Concerts on January 6.

The annual event is staffed entirely by volunteers and all funds raised poured back into the local arts community.

“We used to have four concerts in private gardens,” explains organising committee chair Jenni Wilson, “but when our kiwifruit got PSA, we had to move away from orchard car parking so we moved to the Haiku Reserve.

“We built a permanent stage there, which is now available to all of the community to use. It’s a huge asset.”

The outdoor concerts are hugely popular and known for their family-friendly atmosphere and quality music acts. More than 2000 people attended the 2009 Buddy Holly Tribute concert.

The 2018, Katikati Twilight Concerts get underway on January 6 with The Lady Killers with Chet O’Connell, followed by Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on January 27 and Miho’s Jazz Orchestra and Brilleaux on February 10.

All events are held outdoors at the Haiku Reserve, with gates open at 5pm and the show starting at 6pm. Parking is free, picnics are encouraged and there is a coffee cart on site.

If the weather is wet, the concerts will be held the following day.

Single tickets cost $25, season tickets (three concerts) are $60 and children aged 15 years and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Single entry tickets are available at the gate (cash only) and season tickets from the Katikati Information Centre.

Email: katikaticoncerts@gmail.com or phone Dianne on: 07 549 3522 for more information. Alternatively, visit: www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz or call: 07 549 3549.

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Saturday 16 December 24 Hours

A dance show by the Dance Education Centre. Today at 1pm & 7pm. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. For more info see www.baycourt.co.nz

Art in the Park

Art for sale - weather permitting Tauranga Society of Artists Inc. Coronation Park 9am - 4pm

At Greerton Hall Market

8am-1pm. Crafts, plants, bric-a-brac.

Stalls inside/outside. Balloons/treats kids.

Giveaways for adults. Phone/txt Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 greertonmarket@actrix.co.nz, www facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

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

Car Boot Sale

Car boot Sale & Car wash.

8-11am 30 Evans Road, Community Church, Papamoa. $5 a site. Real Coffee.

Ph John 0210 271 0140

Christmas Dance

Te Puke Scottish Society Christmas Dance, tonight 7.30-11pm, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd, Tauranga. Great band, Christmas supper, raffles, Monte Carlo. Ph Valerie 573 7093

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.

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

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

Enquiries Graeme 0274 520 600 or web/ facebook.

Katikati Bowling Club

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

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 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

The Book Of Life

A dance production by Kaleidoscope & Liberty Dance Studios today at 3pm Katikati Memorial Hall Tickets info on Kaleidoscope Dance Studio Katikati Facebook.

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

TSCP Car Boot Sale

Greerton Village School 151 Greerton Road. Setup 7am onwards. Single site $5. Double site $10. More info ph Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040 Email carboot@tscp.org.nz

Village Radio Museum

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

WANTED Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles

For Mount Lions & Lioness Clubs Book Fair. Drop-off points or collection ph Pip 543 2175 or Stella 575 0685 or text details to 021 033 0795

Yoga For All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 9am-10:15am. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat.

Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

Sunday 17 December Accordion-Keyboard

Oldtime Musicmakers at Welcome Bay Hall 3rd Sunday every month 1-4pm.

All welcome. $3 entry & Ladies a plate please. Ph Ces 544 3849

Art On The Strand

Art for Sale - weather permitting 9am4pm Tauranga Society of Artists Inc.

Christmas Lessons & Carols

7pm at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Mt. Maunganui with the Scholars Pro Musica. Listen to Christmas music & sing your favourite Carols!

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

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.

Maketu Market

On Sunday 17th Dec at 7am start at Maketu Village Green.

Messy Church Christmas

Looking for something creative, messy, stories, prayer, games, all ages? 4-6pm at 53 Te Okuroa Dr Papamoa Dinner provided. Koha appreciated. Julie 0274 205 375 http://www.communityofstaidan. com/

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

Nine Lessons & Carols

Nine Lessons Carols at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. Maunganui - free event - collection Scholars Pro Musica.

Oropi Sunday Xmas Market

‘Boutique’ market with fabulous cafe featuring local Chef. Great selection of stalls, perfect last minute gifts! Oropi Memorial Hall, 1295 Oropi Road 9am1pm.

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

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.

Stunning Christmas Carol Service

Join the Scholars Pro Musica chamber choir for a traditional Nine Lessons & Carols service.

Tonight at 7pm, St Peter’s Church, Mount Maunganui. FREE!

Taize at St. Georges

You are invited to Christmas Taize using the music from the Taize Community in France. 7pm @ St. Georges Anglican Church. http:// www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz

TePuke Country Music Club

1pm today at Te Puke Citizens & RSA club. Merry Christmas to all! Ph Gayle 573 8255

Monday 18 December 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

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Monday & Friday mornings at 10am. Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 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

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.

Breakfast Challenge

5 Day Healthy Breakfast Challenge.

We’ll help you get healthy summer. TXT Svetlana 027 616 2124

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

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.

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

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

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 19 December Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

Meditation for Introspection

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

Further info Garry 576 3033

Piloga Classes

Crafty Craft Group

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

Mondays & Fridays 10:05-11:20 at Arataki Community Centre. $15 per

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

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THE WEEKEND SUN Greerton Lions Club

Bowls Indoor

Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6pm at Fairway Lounge, Tauranga Racecourse. Ph Bill 543 4424 or Alison 543 4928

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

Housie Te Puke

Cards (Cribbage)

Housie is held at Te Puke Bowling Club every 2nd Tues 6:30pm sharp. Full details Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

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

Junction Anxiety Support Group

Basic Ballroom, Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot. Modern Sequence. Beginners welcome. $5 St Johns Hall, Bureta Rd. 7pm. Ph 576 2403

Strength in learning new strategies, mutual support & understanding of and about Anxiety. Junction Office, 28 Carlisle Street, Greeton, ph. 543 3010

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

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.

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 10am-2pm. No appointment necessary.

Scrabble

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

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 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 20 December Bolivia Card Game

Every Wednesday 1-4pm Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke.

Entry $3 includes refreshments.

Beginners welcome. Marie 573 9219

Easy Dance Tuition

eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers explained

Lunchtime Seminar, Tauranga Library, 12:301pm. All welcome.

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

Genealogy Research

Library databases explained. Lunchtime Seminar, Tauranga Library, 12:301pm. All welcome.

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

Junction Bi-Polar Group

Strength in learning new strategies, mutual support & understanding of & about Bi-Polar Disorder. Junction Office, 28 Carlisle Street, Greeton, Ph. 543 3010

Katikati Bowling Club

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

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

Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@gmail.com Text 021 044 5654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Thursday 21 December

Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm. Learn and share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. 177 Elizabeth St, Margaret 571 3483

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.

Womens Friendship Club at 68 1st Ave. Numerous activities include painting, bridge, & catered dinners with interesting speakers.

New members welcome. Margaret 543 3244

A Place to Bee

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 housing, landlords, flatmates, NZ, Govt Departments?

FREE drop in Clinic, Thursdays 5:307:30pm 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

Drop-in Meditation Classes

Beginners welcome. Classes are selfcontained so you can start on any date.

Cost: $15/class. At Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd. 7pm-8:30pm www. meditateintauranga.org

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

Keynotes Inc.

Mt. Maunganui Menz Shed

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

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Mainly Music-Holy Trinity

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

Table Tennis Tauranga

Memorial Hall 12:453pm 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 7:30pm-9:30pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 219 7740

Tauranga Midweek Tramping Group

Te Tuhi Rd to Mangamuka Hut. Grade moderate. Paula 07 889 7420

Toastmasters City Early Start

Improve communication leadership teamwork skills. Join a motivated & enthusiastic group at Classic Flyers

Tauranga Creative Fibre

9:30-10. Corner Devonport Rd, 3rd Avenue. Music & dance for preschoolers & mums, Nans, Carers. $3 per family. Morning tea incl.

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/

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

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.

Tai Chi in the Park

Memorial Park next to Mini Golf on 11th Ave. No charge. 9:30am

Tauranga Lyceum Club

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 22 December Cards 500

Senior Citizens Te Puke every Friday 12:45-3pm. Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. New members welcome. Brian 573 8465

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

WHAT’S ON HOLIDAY BREAK DEADLINES BOOK EARLY TO AVOID MISSING OUT

Friday 22nd December issue: Book by 10am Monday 18th December Friday 29th December issue: Book by 10am Wednesday 20th December th Friday 5 January 2018 issue: Book by 10am Wednesday 20th December http://www.sunlive.co.nz/whats-on.html

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB GREER’S GASTRO BAR Sun 15th SparX – Popular Hits & Easy Fri 15th Take Two 6pm – 9pm Listening guitar & vocals duo– 5.30 Sat 16th Mila & Santiago 6pm – 9pm – 8.30 Thur 21st Jam Night – From 9pm MT RSA Fri 15th Andy Bowman – From 7pm Sat 16th Fret No More – From 7pm Sun 17th Tim Armstrong 4pm – 7pm

THE BARREL ROOM Fri 15th Alice Sea at 8pm Sat 16th Kam Kafai at 5pm Sun 17th Reinis Young at 4pm

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A confession After reading Jim Bunny’s comment ‘Why pay when you can pick?’ regarding a matron helping herself to hydrangeas by The Strand, (The Weekend Sun, December 8) I thought I had better ‘fess up.

Four years ago our first greatgranddaughter was born. Zinnia was chosen as her name. I thought it would be just great to welcome her and reward her parents with a bouquet of zinnias. I was informed at the fourth florist visited with such a request that there were no zinnias available from the florist suppliers. However, this florist told me of the council plantings of zinnias at Bureta and that maybe I could pick a small bunch for this auspicious occasion. He suggested wearing a hoodie and dark glasses and do the deed at dusk. Considering I have been paying council rates for 50-plus years, I thought why not – but completed the task minus the disguise. The bouquet of 10 colourful zinnias was much appreciated by the new parents.

With bated breath I await a visit from the council parks man, or Mr Plod.

M Ware, Otumoetai.

Remember the names A rate increase of 13.6 per cent over three years will cause problems for thousands of Tauranga people. The increases will be added into rents and superannuation increases will not be enough to pay for the increases.

Rates rebates would have to be increased by 13.6 per cent. Tauranga’s rates are higher than most other districts and people have to pay for their recycling to be collected: this makes it costly. Other districts’ recycling is included in the rates. Tauranga’s rates, recycling costs and water rates are becoming unaffordable for many people. The Mayor and councillors said they would keep rates down. This is not being done and people should remember that when they vote at the next council elections. Remember the names of the people who voted at the council for these large increases in our rates.

H Burrows, Papamoa.

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Warmer is better Re ‘Climate change threatens New Zealanders’ health’ (page 33, The Weekend Sun, December 1). The use of ‘climate change’ to predict catastrophe for humanity is the latest craze in the scientific community as it gets funding from generally scientifically-illiterate politicians.

The scare stories are based on the hypothesis of catastrophic anthropogenic global warming as espoused by the UN IPCC. This hypothesis has failed the scientific test. The planet has not warmed as predicted by the IPCC models. This means that the basis on which governments have created policy is based on false science.

If you look back in history, humanity thrived during periods when the temperature of the earth was up to 2°C warmer than present. The evidence is clear: warmer is better, colder is worse for humanity.

When I read last week’s story by Professor Bedford I take it with a large grain of salt. It is unfortunately typical of the genre, it tells only one side of the story. If you think a little warming that is beneficial to humanity is a problem, try a drop of say 2°C in average temperature and see how humanity fairs under that regime, which would mirror the misery of the little ice age.

K Hearle, Te Puke (Abridged).

Drought is a fact of life

Re the interesting article about health and climate change (page 33, The Weekend Sun, December 1).

Professor Richard Bedford claims dire problems from having a warmer climate.

He should go to Brisbane or anywhere in Queensland where the warmer climate attracts many New Zealanders with no health problems.

Professor Alistair Woodward on the same page claims drought is going to impact heavily on our health. He may also benefit from a trip to inland Queensland where drought is a fact of life. Farmers there do not suffer as he suggest and the state of Queensland does not have a mental health problem, nor are the people under stress.

Drought is a fact of life and rural people are much more resilient than he claims. Rural people deal with climate change daily and seasonally and if he does not know that he should not be making these claims.

Don’t make claims you cannot substantiate!

D Hardie, Paengaroa.

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Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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Criticism ‘false Petition re Maori wards Brickbat for new road layout and mischievous’ I cannot let P Dey’s comments (The Weekend Sun, December 8) go unanswered.

His bankrupted idea is that good business or politics is to funnel as much of the public pie as much as possible into one’s family, tribe, or circle without any regard for the public good.

One has to question Mr Dey’s reasoning with the welfare of our country. Does he not believe one people, one country?

Instead of unifying our country to move forward and solving our issues he prefers to divide neighbour from neighbour – for whatever reason only Mr Dey will ever know.

His criticism that Maori are not worthy of being represented by me is false and mischievous and does him no credit, as with the other treaty issues he writes about which are economical on the truth.

Having recently observed signatures being collected for a poll on Maori wards, most people want a level playing field. I also sighted a number of Maori who signed the petition.

Well Mr Dey, what mischievous and false representations are you going to make about those who signed because they want a level playing field and are also interested in the welfare of New Zealand and its people?

M Lally, Te Puke.

Call to action

So the museum is to go ahead.

Now come on Tauranga, let’s change things. What we need is a group of people to get together and form a group (party) and start planning for the next election. A complete clean-out is required to save Tauranga from the group spenders we have running the city now.

Interested parties can contact me at PO Box 16240,

The recent decision supported by most Western Bay councillors (except Crs Mike Lally, Kevin Marsh and Margaret Murray-Benge) to vote for race-based Maori wards has predictably led to an outcry in the community.

A petition for a poll to vote on the councillors’ decision has been commissioned and the 1708 signatures needed to force a poll would seem a mere formality.

Having regard to past polling history on various NZ councils’ race-based issues, it is fair to assume 80 per cent of public will vote against racebased Maori wards. As there has been no formal consultation with the public and nor have their views been canvassed, this seems a clear breach of the Local Government Act. If this no vote comes to pass, those eight councillors and the mayor, swayed by vested Maori interests and wooed by waiata and warbling who enthusiastically supported this aberration, should immediately resign because such a countermand vote would be tantamount to a vote of no confidence by Western Bay electors in them.

This could result in eight councillor by-elections plus a mayoral election.

Tellingly it appears no elected members ever told the public of their Maori Ward aspirations at 2016 elections, plus recent public excluded meetings/ forums and hidden separatist agendas reek of underhand scheming.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

Bethlehem, including email address please.

Let’s get this started now and be ready for the next election.

There must be enough people in the district prepared to save Tauranga ratepayers from the mad spending sprees of the current and last group of no-hopers.

We have to save Tauranga; we must save Tauranga.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Well done those engineers who designed the new layout of SH29, constructed at glacial speed across Matapihi Peninsula. Recent extension of the median barrier from the top of the peninsula south to the Maungatapu Bridge means that in the event of an accident or blockage of the highway between the bridge and Te Maunga (in either direction) there is no way to clear traffic trapped behind the incident.

Great in the event of a peak period

prolonged road closure and ‘scene investigation’ by the Police Serious Crash Unit!

D Blanshard, Welcome Bay.

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The Word became flesh

of Hope theWorld

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5pm Children’s Service 10.45pm Carols & Service 10.30pm Christmas Christmas Day Cake 10.45pm Carols & Service 8am – Traditional

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The Gospel of John announces that: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”

In the immediate preceding context, the Apostle John explains who the Word is.

He reveals that Jesus, God’s Son, is the Word who existed eternally with God the Father, and that the whole creation was made through Him (Jesus).

He explains it this way: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” (John 1:1-3) By saying that “the Word became flesh”, does not mean that the Word ceased being God. Rather, the Word also took on humanity. Literally, He “pitched

His tent” among us and dwelt on earth, identifying fully with us in our humanity.

Hebrews 2:17 concurs that Jesus was made like us, “fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.”

At Christmas, this is what we remember and celebrate: that God, the Word, took on our human form in the person of the God-Man, Jesus Christ.

And precisely because of baby Jesus’ full identification with us in our humanity, He alone is the Mediator between us and God. This Christmas, join with other Christians and sing “O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! Come and behold him, Born the King of Angels: O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”

A Night Before Christmas Bethlehem Baptist Church’s free outdoor Christmas Party, A Night Before Christmas, celebrates its 21st birthday this year.

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More than 10,000 people are expected to enjoy music, dance, carols, and fireworks, so bring a picnic, or buy food there (cash only) and enjoy the picturesque grounds of Bethlehem College.

The entertainment includes a return visit by Late 80s Mercedes – a swing, funk dance band – plus performances by other up-and-coming local artists, bringing all genres to the massive stage.

In the spirit of Christmas, a collection will be taken for local charity Good Neighbour Trust.

It will be a unique gathering of friends, family, work-mates and neighbours to celebrate the traditions and spirit of Christmas at Bethlehem.

The Bethlehem Baptist Church’s A Night Before Christmas is in the Bethlehem College grounds on Saturday, December 16, between 5-10pm. For a taste of the event, go to: www.bethlehem.org.nz/ event/a-night-before-christmas

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God’s love is among us all We are fast approaching the Christmas season, which bible scholars call “the incarnation”.

Incarnation simply means “a God becoming as a man” and specifically Jesus Christ, the son of God, taking on a human form and coming to earth.

Johns gospel Ch 1 v 1 says: “And the word (Jesus) became flesh and dwelt amongst us.”

For us to conceive a mighty God stepping out of eternity and coming to earth is very difficult, and we have to ask why this could be?

Johns Gospel also gives us the answer in Ch 3 v 16: “For God so loved the word that he gave his only son It was an act of love.”

Further we can ask: “Why was it necessary that Jesus should become man?”

In the bible I see three reasons for this. So he could identify with us and our struggles, so he could be subject to temptation and know what it is like when we are tempted, and so that he could give his life for our sins. Without a human

The courage of Mary Christmas time can be very stressful for many people, but what about the original events that give us Christmas?

Take some time to think about Mary, the mother of Jesus. She embodies amazing courage.

She faced the challenge of God’s will. Without question she knew she would be shunned by her village when they discovered she was pregnant.

Honestly, who would believe the story of being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit?

Fully aware of this, she still said “yes” to God’s will.

Then, nine months later, this heavily pregnant teenage girl faced the arduous journey, walking and riding on a donkey to Bethlehem.

There she discovered the place was so crowded, and like the poor everywhere confronted the cold reality that there was no room in houses or people’s hearts for her to get safe clean lodging, even for one night, to give birth. Think of her courage a couple of years later.

In the face of Herod’s evil, Joseph and Mary fled like refugees – anything to protect her child.

If you are ever confused about the nature of evil,

a simple definition is: “When evil is present children suffer.”

These things put Mary’s courage to the test, but she maintained her resolve, she obeyed God’s will and she bore the Saviour to the World.

Praise God for Mary.

Rev Jim Wallace- St. Enoch’s Presbyterian Church

body he could not give his life for us.

All this says to me is that we do not have a God who is remote from us, but a God who loves us and wants to be involved in our lives and work with us through our struggles Have a great Christmas, remembering the reason for the season.

Stephen Tyrrell- South City Baptist Church

Friday 15 December 2017

Small Business is about seeing the opportunities Over the past 14 years I’ve been in business, I have experienced many market changes including at least three property spikes, a world-wide recession and the National party governing for nine years.

Now we have a new Labourled government in coalition with NZ First and the Greens.

There have been many reactions to this change, and some National voters have voiced their disappointment and surprise.

As small business owners, whether we voted for our current government or not, we do have a choice as to how we will respond.

Change presents opportunities, and the mind-set we choose will determine our success when change presents itself.

If we look at businesses who have stood the test of time, like Dale Carnegie, Coca Cola and even Ford, what do they all have in common? They changed when change happened.

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As small business owners we have the flexibility to change quickly. When we open ourselves up to see the opportunities that change presents to us, we can then allow change to drive our business growth even further.

I am a firm believer that we can create our own future regardless of the circumstances surrounding us.

There are many people in history who have overcome all odds and accomplished amazing things that give us this hope.

Having a ‘never give up’ approach will always bring rewards and I am excited about what this next three years will bring us as I lead my small business into a new realm of growth and success.

Will you join me in creating this success for your business?

If you would like to share your business journey with me, or would love to chat about your growth plans, you can email me via: zita@infuzed.nz or call: 021 948 211.

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Zita at infused

The art of delegation Delegating tasks can be hard for a business owner. No one does the job as well as you do, right?

Not necessarily.

Delegation can be easy once you decide to let go. I’m sure you can think of many tasks you could easily delegate.

You probably already do.

So what can you delegate? Making a cup of tea?

Collecting the mail? What about writing a business proposal or a quote? What about ensuring that an invoicing job is complete?

If making a cup of tea is easy, then why is quoting or invoicing complicated?

The reason we find it so hard to delegate tasks is that we haven’t broken down the steps into something manageable, replicable and easy to assign.

Making a cup of tea, for example, is as simple as the list of options: What type of

tea? Milk? Sugar? One or two?

The person asked to make the tea probably already knows they need to boil the kettle, fetch a cup, and the other steps necessary to make a cup of tea the way you like it.

This can apply to quoting, too.

Just break down the steps into easily repeatable parts.

Consider all options and conditions.

If it’s too complicated, you’ll need to simplify it. Do you need 50 different colour options when 95 per cent of your customers pick from your top 10?

Find out which choices increase the price, and which do not. It’ll help simplify your workflow and, most importantly, it makes it easier to document the process for delegation.

How to delegate? Document the process.

Assign the task. Follow up.

Bravesight CEO Arron Edwards

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