The Weekend Sun 2 March 2018

2 March 2018, Issue 897

Nuts, bolts and notions It’s a simple toy, but one of the world’s most popular and enduring.

After all, it’s kept Welcome Bay’s Dave Shand absorbed for the best part of 80 years. It’s Meccano – the kids’ toy construction system which, in Dave’s case, became an adults’ model construction system.

Dave got his first set in 1937 and he’s been adding to it ever since.

The idea of Meccano was to buy a toy just once and then make different toys over and over – a train one day, a crane tomorrow and then an aeroplane.

One enthusiast said the most beautiful thing about Meccano is it teaches you to think. Another enthusiast, the Welcome Bay enthusiast Dave Shand, is on pages 4 and 5. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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With Rogers Rabbits taking a breather this week, Ryan Wood steps up to the plate with an in-depth look at the myths in our history.

Real concerns for New Zealand history Kumara and Pakeha

Interest in New Zealand history has experienced a revival in recent years, particularly in regards to the New ealand ars the th centur .

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As someone who studied New Zealand history to Honours level at university, I’ve been excited to see the attention from the media and students on stories from our rich and varied past. here s een etiti ns t ha e an ficial da t rec nise the e ealand ars while Radio New Zealand has done an in de th series n ne the c n icts in Northland that occurred shortly after the si nin the reat aitan i.

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However, recent trends in the narrative surr undin the reat aitan i ha e been deeply concerning, principally because baseless claims are being touted as facts.

One such claim constantly bandied about is the notion the Treaty represents a partnership between Maori and the Crown, and is thus used as ustificati n r all manner of racial segregation in our society, from Maori wards and electorates, to Maorionly scholarships and grants, as well as the apparent requirement to have someone of Maori descent present to ‘bless’ every public institution that is opened.

I’ve read the Treaty, and nowhere does the word ‘partnership’ appear.

There’s no suggestion Maori and the Crown were to have equal say in the governance of the country – certainly not in regards to the governance of non-Maori.

‘Sovereignty’ is a word that a ears in the reat . n the first article the chiefs who signed agreed to cede to the Crown ‘absolutely and without reservation all the rights and powers of Sovereignty which [they] respectively exercise or possess’.

In other words, the Crown now has the sole powers of sovereignty, which includes governance. No mention of sharing, no mention of consultation.

The chiefs have given up that power.

Treaty breaches

hat the didn t i e u as their land.

The second article guarantees Maori ‘the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess’.

In other words, the Crown was here to rule and govern, but not to steal or conquer lands. If Maori wished to sell, the Crown had first ri ht re usal.

In the 1860s, the colonial government plainly breached this article by going to war with a ri in the ai at and elsewhere, and c nfiscatin their lands under du i us ustificati ns.

It’s quite possible to look at that phase of our history and say: ‘Maori were hard done by, and should be compensated’.

But the attitude to the Treaty now is it not only allows for compensation to be paid, but is the foundation of an entirely new system in which there must be a separate Maori version of any role or body with administrative power.

And that contradicts the third article of the Treaty, in which Maori were given ‘all the Rights and Privileges of British Subjects’. In other words, Maori were made the precise equals of British subjects (the modern equivalent being New Zealand citizens) – no more, no less.

And yet now we have Maori who are subject to different rules, including voting in segregated wards and electorates, or who are patronisingly permitted to win scholarships based on lower NCEA scores.

Maori history, too, has been twisted to suit contemporary political objectives.

A prime example I read recently was an account of kumara being a ‘Maori superfood’, and which encouraged Maori to eat healthily, like their ancestors.

This is an admirable goal, but the issue I had was with the article’s omission of the role Pakeha played in bringing the ‘modern’ kumara to these shores. Although the author conceded kumara cultivated by Maori ‘struggled to grow in the colder conditions here’, he claims it was ‘through improved technology and growing practices the kumara soon began to thrive in parts of the country, and... it quickly became integral to Maori communities’.

However, according to Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, ‘in the 19th century, traditional kumara grown

by Maori were quickly superseded by larger and higher-yielding sweet potatoes from North America, brought by sealers and whalers. New Zealand’s commercial kumara crop is based on three more recent cultivars... all of which produce tubers about 20 centimetres in length’.

In other words, yes, Maori made great use the u ara. ut hat e find t da in our supermarkets is a much bigger and more nourishing product than Maori had before the arrival of Europeans (original kumara reportedly grew no larger than a person’s fin er . t s ust ne e a le ur eans being written out of New Zealand’s history.

In a few years, it’s quite possible no one will believe Europeans had a history in New Zealand, were it not for our actual presence on these islands.

The same goes for the New Zealand ars it s all ell and d t hear a ut the atrocities committed by Pakeha against Maori, but what about those committed by Maori against Pakeha? And indeed, Maori against Maori (perhaps far more common than the other two combined)? t s reat t see e le finall e racin our past – but it should be all or nothing.

No Stalin-esque erasures of facts, thank u. e re all ature en u h t handle the truth – aren’t we?

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Tauranga’s MP rises to the top New National Party leader Simon Bridges walks out of a caucus meeting with his deputy Paula Bennett.

Nearly 10 years ago he was ranked 51st on the National Party list and preparing to take on Winston Peters in Tauranga.

within the party.

He was a crown prosecutor for many years in Tauranga before becoming an MP, and started his family here with wife Natalie, whom he met while they were both studying in Oxford. They have two Now, Simon Bridges is the 12th leader of the party sons, Emlyn and Harry, as well as new addition he first ined as a teena er in .

Jemima, who was born in December.

It took his caucus colleagues Speaking to The Weekend only two rounds of voting Sun last year, Simon said it Political history to pick him from a line-up was a ‘now or never' moment consisting of himself and four Simon Bridges first became an MP in 2008, when for him when he stood for other candidates, including he successfully beat off an attempted comeback by parliament in 2008. party veterans Judith Collins Winston Peters, the former Tauranga MP who was “If I hadn't taken the chance and Steven Joyce. rolled by National’s Bob Clarkson in 2005. then, I probably never would “Growing up in Te Atatu Simon benefited from the massive swing away from have,” he says. “Some people with a Pakeha mum and Maori Helen Clark’s Labour to John Key’s National, winning thought I was too young, dad, I never thought I'd have more than 21,000 votes and increasing the party vote or an unknown. But I beat this opportunity to make such in the electorate by 10 per cent. inst n ust as lar s n a difference to the lives of In 2011 he retained his seat, increasing his share of had. So I don't regret taking New Zealanders,” he said on the candidate vote to 61 per cent. the risk at all.”

Tuesday, at a press conference to This fell slightly in 2014 and 2017, but since Now he’s the leader of the announce his leadership. being elected Simon has been able to count on opposition and, potentially, Media speculation around the country’s next prime steady support from more than 20,000 voters in predecessor Bill English’s inister a r le he s c nfident his electorate. positon as leader began in early he’ll assume in 2020.

In 2012 he received his first ministerial February, when it was rumoured responsibilities as Minister for Consumer Affairs, “Our caucus has an members of caucus were seeking Associate Minister of Transport and Associate Minister incredible depth of talent and to replace him. abundant energy, which is for Climate Change Issues.

At the time Simon was touted h e c ntinue t en s In 2013 he was invited into cabinet and became as a potential replacement, much support,” he says.

Minister of Labour and Minister of Energy and and the fact he was hosting “New Zealanders believe in Resources, losing some of his lesser portfolios. colleagues at a caucus retreat in In 2014 he became Minister for Transport - a role he our vision for New Zealand Tauranga soon after seemed to and in our team.” held until National’s defeat in the 2017 election.

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A Western Bay of Plenty beekeeper has died in a truck crash on farmland.

Police say the beekeeper's truck crashed on farmland in Motu, near Gisborne, early on Sunday while the man was tending to eehi es ar und . a .

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Tauranga Boys' College went into lockdown on Monday while police escorted an ‘aggravated and abusive' individual from the school grounds.

In an email to parents, principal Robert Mangan says senior staff made the decision to ensure all students remained in class while the young man was escorted from the school.

“We initiated a lockdown until he had left the college grounds. At no stage was the health and sa et ur s n at ris sa s ert.

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See, think and build About one-and-a-half metres of Meccano steam loco - and creator Dave Shand. Photos: Bruce Barnard.

Dave Shand never got to meet Frank Hornby. Shame, because they would have had a lot to talk about and a lot in common – strips, plates, angle girders, wheels, axles, nuts, bolts and grub screws.

Frank was a Pom, a Scouser, and a businessman and politician. He was also a visionary with toys. Kiwis didn’t know the man, but they certainly knew his business.

He invented the Hornby model train and Meccano – the reusable, metal, model construction system.

Meccano helped make Frank a multimillionaire. And Dave Shand of Welcome Bay, in his own small way, also helped make Frank a multi-millionaire. t first eccan set in hen as a ut fi e sa s a e. t c st a ut fi t cents in real today money. He’s been spending money on Meccano ever since.

Four score years later – he’s on the brink of 85 – Dave has accumulated four cabinets, or about forty drawers of Meccano, all carefully labelled.

They’re chock-a-block with metal bits and bobs to make stuff with.

the Meccano model designs – a special engineering challenge in both full scale and del ter s. ran rn as fi ated with cranes and trains. a e als eca e fi ated and uilt ne. t as hu e assi e sa s a e.

It featured on the Meccano boxes and in their a a ines. et the lar est eccan set a nu er asn t lar e en u h t uild it. u had t et a l t re stu .

The block setting crane seemed like a cheeky marketing ploy.

“Separate motors for lifting and rotating, c le earin s ste s.

There was the grandfather clock.

“It worked but kept wanting to stop all the ti e. t r ed and it didn t r . t as s finic that at s here uld effect it, the balance was easily upset and the endulu uld st in . the clock was cannibalised for another project.

There’s his AB locomotive – of behemoth, block setting crane proportions, perhaps a metre-and-a-half long. “Mmm – took ee s nths. he i red and reen beast is perhaps a keeper.

Dave’s explaining the gearing system in a tractor he built. “The actual gear has a square cut in it. The boss of another gear Continued...

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Dave Shand never grew out of Meccano.

In fact he grew increasingly into it – to the point where he now spends more than six hours a day tinkering with Meccano. Red Meccano, green Meccano, yellow Meccano – out there in his Meccano man-cave in the backyard. But it’s still not enough. e t re n rder he re eals. here s re n the a .

The problem being, as soon as Dave starts building something, there’s something he needs that he hasn’t got.

If Meccano was a tonic, then doctors would prescribe it. “It keeps a man young and ur ind ccu ied sa s a e shar energetic and enthusiastic. “I couldn’t sit around in a chair all day. I have to be doing s ethin a in s ethin .

And Meccano, he says, keeps him out of mischief. It also keeps him out in his shed in the backyard.

“My wife doesn’t mind. She has her own interests. he s int nu is atics. u know, coins, banknotes and medals.

“If you are mechanically minded then eccan is er ect sa s a e. u ill see something in a book and you want to uild it i nl t see i u can d it.

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About-turn on housing policy Leaving developers to inform council policy on housing outcomes for Tauranga has been slammed in a housing report presented to councillors.

Tauranga City Council’s traditional hands-off approach has failed and the market has not delivered housing outcomes, says the report by community services general manager Philip King.

It says TCC focuses on delivering supporting infrastructure, rather than a comprehensive investment across the four well-beings required to support a sustainable development approach for current and future generations.

Instead of re-developing or intensifying housing within the existing city boundaries, developers a ured reenfield de el ent n the cit eri her . And the re erred t uild three t fi e bedroom stand-alone houses.

The resulting one-dimensional housing market has done little to support community well-being and has resulted in gaps across many parts of the housing spectrum, says Philip.

The report says it is expensive for ratepayers because development contributions don’t cover the full costs of planning and servicing growth, providing new social infrastructure facilities, or upgrading existing assets and facilities across the city.

“Further evidence from a number of initiatives during 2017 has added data and depth to this understanding,” says Philip. “Further work recently undertaken to assess development viability of a range of residential housing typologies will be presented to the City Transformation Committee shortly.”

Councillors have agreed to develop a new integrated Housing Strategy to support the Tauranga Urban Strategy and open conversations about current and future housing needs to enable better outcomes across the existing urban area and reenfield structure lans.

They will also be reviewing the planning framework, including the City Plan from 2022 and Structure Plans as they are developed, to provide a comprehensive, integrated range of incentives and collaboration that delivers a wide mix of housing types across a broader price range.

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PROPOSAL TO LONG-TERM LEASE AN AREA OF OPEN SPACE LAND AT NORTHERN SULPHUR POINT

University of Waikato Marine Research & Educational Facility Tauranga City Council is conside ring a proposal to longterm lease an area of open space land at Northern Sulphur Point to enable the University of Waikato to establish a purpose-built Marine Research & Educational Facility.

The vision is to create an interdis ciplinary research and teaching facility including special ist marine laboratories, engineering design workshops and a large public engagement space to showcase the Bay of Plenty marine environment to the public.

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It was 1945. Adolf Hitler had ended it all in a Berlin bunker.

Also in ‘45, and half a world away, Ross Haycock was just starting it all. His Mum dropped him off at the ate auran a ri ar r his first sch l da .

She cried and Ross didn’t understand the fuss.

“White bread and butter sandwiches for lunch,” says Ross. “It was 1945 after all.”

That year a new house cost $4600, the average wage was $2400 a year and a slightly precocious 5-yearold Margaret McClymont in her panama hat, blue and white smocked dress and pink cardy showed t her ather s ash ie ca era in the playground at Tauranga Primary.

Seventy-three years later Margaret hides her head in her hands. “Oh my God, stop it”.

And as the er lac and hite fil la s n the wall of The Boardroom at The Raft – the eatery on ha el treet e er ne s een t catch a ic erin image of themselves.

It’s a reunion of primer one, 1945, Miss Taylor’s class at auran a ri ar . A ut ear lds.

They’ve been catching up every year for years.

“Just saw Murray Davies, he’s passed away”,

“Anyone know the blond showing off”, “There’s Dulcie again – she’s in every shot with Margaret. You can tell whose father was taking the pictures.”

The difference now is the boys, the blokes, have been invited along. It wasn’t always like that.

Two years ago at the very same reunion, The Weekend Sun was told it was a girls’ thing “because girls have more fun.”

“More to the point,” jokes a primer one girl at the time, “the boys are either bald, boring or dead.”

But the half dozen boys/blokes present are all wellthatched, enjoy a yarn and have a pulse. “That’s just Ann – she’s a character.”

They talk about school in 1945 when there were crates of milk, warm from the sun and nearly on the turn. Dulcie can remember apples as well as milk.

And as the ie sh s all the u s re hats when they arrived to take their wee poppets home. Very formal in those days.

“It’s just fantastic that 73 years after the event we can all sit around and chat old times,” says Ross.

He remembers primer one fondly, especially Miss Taylor, and he enjoyed school so much that he became a teacher. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Ready for “sport’s greatest event of the year” – TGA Box’s Amelia Grafas and Chris Walker.

Photo: Bruce Barnard.

‘Biggest sporting event of the year’ Just inside the door of the TGA BOX health and fitness in udea there s a li e si ed ster uha ad Ali standin er a r strate nn ist n. t reads first r und first inute the ald acts the rld hea ei ht title fi ht n c ut in e ist n aine. t as ne the st antici ated and st atched al eit rie fi hts in in hist r . And that s h hea ei ht in is s e l si e and s d t atch sa s A ner hris al er. And i shua and ar er let their hands and ar er lands then he he c uld turn this h le fi ht ar und ust li e that. he ner trainer and eteran a ateur fi hts is sla erin at the r s ect arch s hea ei ht unificati n scra in ardi .

And he rec ns he ill e ined . illi n ther e ealanders. t ill e assi e r a l ur i est s rtin e ent the ear. e sa s the a id ua enn e is al a a e title fi ht in as the st atched s rtin e ent in e ealand hist r until the last u rld u . ut the ar er shua fi ht is

ca a le ein e er it as i . hin el urne u u d n t ha e t e an afici nad t e dra n int the tal the h e and the s ee s. he fi ht ill st the nati n. u ha e Anth n shua ne the st ular s rts en n the lanet at the ent. haris atic li ea le antastic athlete l s antastic er r s and entertains. e le ant t see n c uts and he deli ers e er ti e.

And then there s the inderella st r . ts l n a se h as fi htin a ateur t urna ents in e ealand ith a ut e le atchin . ast r ard. e s a ut t fi ht in an arena filled ith screa in s a rld ide tele isi n audience and a tential urse illi n. ar er ent t the elhi n ealth a es and didn t e en in a edal. he s fi htin an l ic ld edalist and a rld cha i n. ut the ra in redients are there sa s hris. ar er has l ts natural stren th and er he s fi ht cle er dura le ith sta ina ne the distance re that A has a reas na l d chin and quic hands and eet.

All that sa s hris eans ar er has a real uncher s chance.

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Academic talent shines He’s just 17. But despite his tender years, Md Shadman Jahin already knows he wants to put his life to good use helping others.

Jahin also scored a raft of achievements at the 2017 TBC academic prizegiving – from the Hale & Associates Prize for First in Level 2 Biology and the Trustpower prize for First Place in Level 3 Chemistry, to the Michael Hoy Cup and the lland ec ett a ri e r first a re ate in the “I do part-time tutoring of other pupils here at accelerate Year 12 programme.

Tauranga Boys’ College,” says Jahin. “And it always Former TBC pupil, Jack Wade, now studying at feels good to know you have helped someone Waikato University, achieved all three with something when they needed it.”

2017 scholarships he sat as a Year 13 If his altruism belies his years, so does student – chemistry (outstanding), his academic success. statistics and economics.

He has just scored three NCEA Jack never failed an NCEA scholarships in Year 12 – a year internal or external ahead of schedule. assessment and passed “Scholarship is the pinnacle with a perfect score of academic achievement of 403 credits from at secondary school level,” 403 attempted – 324 says TBC principal, Robert at excellence, and 79 Mangan. And Jahin, at his lowest grade a prefect and house of merit. leader, has nailed three He’s been awarded scholarships, surprising the University of even himself.

Waikato Te Paewai o “I was a little hopeful Te Rangi scholarship with physics, but I didn’t – $25,000 over three expect to get chemistry years. In recognition and calculus.” But he of his achievements, worked on it. “I studied Jack was awarded heaps. Around exams, the Norman your main purpose is to Clark Trophy for study, you put everything top academic else aside.” scholar – Dux of It didn’t all work to Tauranga Boys’ plan; it worked better College for 2017. than planned. “When TBC topped my teachers asked me if the local college I wanted to sit all three scholarship results with scholarships in Year 12, I 26 and two outstanding, thought I would give it a Otumoetai 15 and one go and see how I went. And outstanding, Bethlehem then in Year 13 I would go all 14 and three outstanding, out.” History has it that he didn’t Tauranga Girls College eight, need Year 13. And Mum, a doctor Aquinas seven, Katikati six, Te and Dad, a Plant and Food Research u e fi e and ne utstandin Three NCEA scholarships scientist, are understandably very – Tauranga Boys’ College and Mount Maunganui four. happy, very proud. student Md Shadman Jahin. Robert Mangan says TBC’s very “I’m still not 100 per cent certain but pleased with the range of subjects Photo: Bruce Barnard.

I plan to do medicine at Auckland. across which boys have achieved “I would like to be some sort of doctor because I scholarships. “Eleven different subject areas shows would like to use my knowledge to help people.” the breadth of expertise across our teaching staff.”

Local barbecue team smoke up a storm in Auckland t as an a a in first time Meatstock competitors Smokey Mount Beachside BBQ. Shane Southby, a banker, scientist Dion Young and Andrew Targett, a chef, took their barbequing skills to Auckland

for the Meatstock festival and barbeque – a two day carnival for carnivores featuring 50 teams. n the first da the e Mount Beachside team achieved ninth in chicken, 11th for their black burger entry and sixth for

their ribeye steak.

On the second day the team came 26th in chicken, 28th in la and fi th in ri s.

Organisers admitted these were “amazing” results for a team of first ti e c etit rs.

Free informative law seminars for Papamoa The popular, free Library Law eries auran a la fir Lyon O’Neale Arnold is coming to Papamoa.

The series was introduced at Tauranga Library two years ago, and has since dished out legal advice to hundreds of attendees.

“With Papamoa’s population growth driving demand, we are excited to offer six free legal seminars

at Papamoa Library during March, April and May,” says Lyon O’Neale Arnold co-director Nick Earl.

The free seminars will be held every two weeks at Papamoa Library, on a Wednesday between 5.30pm-6.30pm, starting on March 7.

To register for a seminar, email: library@tauranga.govt.nz or phone: 577 7177.

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Edit fails to cut it City councillor Larry Baldock has failed in an effort to edit council minutes to remove allegations of Chinese organ harvesting.

Larry had hoped to remove reference in the minutes from December 19 of Judy Shakespear’s public forum talk about organ harvesting. t as su ficient t n te that she ust resented t us.” says Larry. “Given our sister city relationship, I wouldn’t like to see those comments about organ harvesting being raised on visits to Yantai and so on.

“I don’t think we need to go into that sort of detail.” Mayor Greg Brownless says if he wanted it put to a vote, it would have to be moved.

“I’m not sure what the view of the meeting is, but it is meant to be an accurate record of what took place,” says Greg.

The minute states that in response to questions, Judy encouraged council to obtain information on organ harvesting on visits to Yantai - Tauranga’s sister city.

“Yes, she did say that,” says Larry, “but I don’t think

there was any support for that around this table, and I don’t think it should be recorded in our minutes.”

There was no support from councillors.

Councillor Rick Curach asked Judy for advice in terms of how councillors should engage with the sister city relationship in light of her warning to councillors about forced organ harvesting of Chinese dissidents.

“When you go to Yantai maybe you can pose as somebody who wants an organ,” says Judy.

“You can go to any hospital nearby and they will gladly show you their facilities, which are unbelievably upmarket - right up-to-the-minute with technology.

“Or, if you say you know somebody who wants an r an and u are ust a in enquiries n their behalf, they will give you all the information you require. They advertise this on websites.”

Judy warned Tauranga City councillors about forced live organ harvesting being undertaken by the Chinese Communist Party, saying the regime is carrying out genocide.

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Papamoa Bulldogs showing new attitude The British bulldog is a muscular and hefty fellow - wrinkled face, pushed-in nose, snaggle-toothed and pugnacious.

The Papamoa Bulldog is a smarter, leaner, faster and stronger breed.

At least this season.

“There’s been an edge to their training we haven’t seen in previous seasons.

“It’s been intense,” says Papamoa Bulldogs Rugby League and Sports Club president Joel Tyler. “They won’t just be going out to play another game of league each Sunday this winter. They’ll be results-focused. And at the highest level.”

Through the summer months, in one far corner of the Gordon Spratt Reserve in Papamoa on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the Bulldogs have been quietly getting about growing the game and growing the club – it’s part of a fi e ear lan.

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The new ‘Dogs’ - ex-Otumoetai fullback Ruapani Smith, with the ball, and half/standoff Storm Inglis Stainton (ex-Ngaruawahia Panthers). Photo: Nikki South. time in our short 14-year history, we will be starting two senior teams this winter,” says Joel. “That’s a milestone and it’s very exciting for us.”

The Papamoa Bulldogs have always played in the reserve grade, or one grade down. Last year they lost the reser e rade final ut it as a si nal.

And on the back of that result, the clu ill this seas n field re s or a premier grade team, plus a reserves team.

Put it down to a man called Jock, says Joel. “If you have one passionate person in the mix, they can change anything.” Jock is James Nicholson.

“He is a professional and a leader.

And people sense that.”

James or Jock is driving training at Gordon Spratt Reserve. He has played at top level and coached at top level. “He is absolutely what Papamoa Bulldogs needed and where they needed to go,” says Joel, club president the field and r r sec nd r er n the field.

“Training is a whole new ballgame – much more professional than in recent years. Jock is a winner and he wants to win. That’s rubbing off.”

James Nicholson, it seems, has re-energised some players, drawn others back to Papamoa after they’d dri ted t la re s at ther clubs, and has also attracted new and experienced talent to the club. “They all want to be part of Jock’s plan.”

And all this is in rugby union Tauranga – league is a struggler in a town where the Steamers and Chiefs

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“But if the Kiwis and Warriors were winning, it would certainly help our cause,” says Joel Tyler. “Eighty per cent of the kids on the street want to be an All Black. And although we are one of the growth areas of league through the upper central zone, we will have to change things if we want kids to aspire to be a Warrior or a Kiwi.

“But there are signs, little things are coming together.”

For example, the club will this winter boast an under-17s team. It’s a feeder grade which means the Papamoa Bulldogs are busy growing a depth of talent they didn’t have last year.

“Our juniors are super strong. But the kids play both codes, rugby on Saturday and league on a Sunday. And when they get to the age to compete in the Tai Mitchell Shield, one of the most important events in junior Bay of Plenty rugby, the game days clash and we start to lose them.”

The Papamoa Bulldogs are looking at strategies to keep their young players.

“But we can’t do it on our own. It has to be a regional or national strategy.”

In the meantime the Papamoa ulld s ill ha e their first hit ut of the season against the Morrinsville Bulls on March 10. A week later they will play the Ngaruawahia Panthers – top club in the Waikato division.

To get involved in a progressive league and sports club go to the Papamoa Bulldogs homepage online: www.sporty.co.nz/papamoabulldogsrlc

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It’s a no-brainer that cute pets on social media are reeling in views, but if you’re thinking about buying a pet to shake up your Instagram feed, two Tauranga vets say maybe you should re-think your decision.

With the rise of social media, many pets are being selected based on their looks or popularity, such as huskies, but in the Bay, French bulldogs and pugs, and birman and ragdoll cats are most popular.

However, buying trendy pets with a ‘she’ll be right’ Kiwi attitude has a dark side, with many people not understanding the costs and time needed for an ‘Instagram’ pet.

Dr Liza Schneider from Holistic Vets sa s s cial edia definitel in uences people’s decisions about buying pets, whether that be movies, TV programmes or social media. cial edia definitel see s t in uence e le s decisi ns a ut buying pets,” says Liza. “This is often positive as they obtain valuable information about what type of animal to get, where to buy them from and what they need to do to care for the animal but it can be a concern when they are misinformed.”

Nick Sygrove from Tauranga Vetcare says when people buy pets based on trends, they don’t think about whether that et ill fit int their li est le.

“People don’t realise that designer, cute breeds are going to cost them.

“They think we’re joking when we say they need insurance, but each pet comes with a list of health issues,” says Nick.

“You can look at a bulldog and think the price of buying one is expensive, but that’s actually nothing compared to what it will cost you in its lifetime for its issues, such as respiratory and skin issues.”

He suggests when buying a pet you sh uld et insurance r at least the first three years, as you don’t always know what their issues or problems could be.

Some breeds are known to have health issues, but sometimes it is simply just down to your pet’s personality.

Future pet owners not only need to do their research on the pet, but also need to research the environment they live in.

In the Bay of Plenty a large amount of pets each week suffer from skin diseases, such as sunburn and allergic reactions to Wandering Jew and kikuyu grass.

“Tauranga is terrible for allergies and nothing highlighted it more than after the earthquakes in Christchurch.

“Clients who moved up from Christchurch, never had any issues with skin disease, and then all of a sudden the ere here e er fi e inutes. i a sa s than ull she finds the majority of people who buy pets because they are trendy do look after them.

“Unfortunately we do see cases where pets are very sick and their owners can’t afford even the most basic medical care.

“In these cases we sometimes have to humanely euthanise these pets to ease their suffering,” she says.

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Searching for her local heroes Sitting in a car, head on the steering wheel, surrounded by a bunch of strangers and her precious little girl, Melissa September felt the moment where she thought her eyes would close for the last time.

“In that moment, I knew I was going to die,” says the 38-year-old. “And the scariest part of it all was that my daughter would watch it happen.”

However, Melissa’s guardian angels had ther ideas. r fi e ears elissa has had severe health issues that doctors haven’t been able to diagnose.

Feeling pains in her chest and struggling to breathe has become almost a daily routine for the South Africanborn woman, but on February 12 she had her worst experience yet.

“It felt like someone was pulling my ribs tighter and tighter,” she says, “then I got tingles up my arms and my body went lame - completely numb - and I was sweating profusely.”

That morning, while dropping her daughter Olivia off at Tauranga Primary School on Cameron Road, just before Maleme Street, she felt it - a rolling pain that su sided and then intensified.

“While I was driving, just before the roundabout, I could feel it starting to ha en and it intensified er quic l .

“I pulled over and thought, let me just ride it out - when I feel better I will continue driving.”

But it didn’t subside. Gasping for air, she told her seven-year-old daughter to get out of the car and ask the man sitting in the car behind for help.

While she was slumped over the steering wheel, she managed with all her strength to knock on the window as well, and mouthed the words ‘help me’ to a man walking by.

“He opened up my sidedoor and called an ambulance while the gentleman from the car behind opened the passenger door and talked to me and my daughter, trying to keep her calm.

“I could feel that I was dying and this guy next to me was just telling me the whole time to breathe and focus on what he was saying.”

He even went to the extent of standing in front of the car window to stop the sun from beaming down on her.

When the ambulance arrived they both spoke to the emergency services and managed to take her out of the car and put her in an ambulance.

She says she remembers vividly what they did for her daughter and for her, but their faces remain blank in her mind.

“I keep going through it in my mind,” says Melissa. “I can remember what they did, but I can never remember what they look like. It’s so frustrating.

“Every time I drive past the spot, I’m hoping for the guy’s car to be parked there, but there’s nothing, absolutely nothing.”

She says she has tried talking to neighbours nearby and her daughter to see if she can remember what the man’s car looked like, but she always ends up at a loose end.

When The Weekend Sun asked what she would do if we found them, she says she would simply wrap her arms around them in a tight hug.

“I never got the opportunity to thank them for helping me and trying to keep my daughter calm, and that’s very unfair.

“I know I wouldn’t be here today without them, and I am forever grateful for what they did.”If anyone knows the people, contact: sharnae@thesun.co.nz

Melissa September wants to thank the two men who saved her life.

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Take part in a digital space It’s time to stand up and be counted. Well, in the case of the 2018 Census, it’s time to log in and be counted!

The 2018 Census is taking place on Tuesday, March 6, and is being run differently this year. In 2018, Statistics New Zealand is encouraging everyone to take part online.

Access code letters have been posted out from February 23 to every household in New Zealand.

They contain a unique access code which will allow you to log on via: www.census.govt.nz and complete your census information.

Only those households who haven’t taken part after census day will be isited field tea s.

Census information is used to inform billions of dollars of funding

decisions. In Tauranga, for example, the council base all of their future water network planning around census data, which informs future population projections.

Speaking of water, this Saturday Bay of Plenty Regional Council are hosting their Happy Harbour Fun Day at Memorial Park from 1pm.

As a een fisher an interested to learn more about our harbour, and what better way to do it than in a family friendly atmosphere.

There will even be marine biologists dissecting a shark live for all to see.

For those who prefer a slightly less squeamish event, Disney’s fantastic movie Moana will be played on the big outdoor screen from 5pm in the park. There will be food trucks abound, so be sure to bring a picnic blanket and your appetite.

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Perfect time to try out skating If you’ve ever wanted to try out skating, this weekend could be the perfect opportunity to get a taste.

Saturday is Skate NZ’s Kiwi Skate Day, a nationwide initiative where local skating clubs open to the public to promote their sports.

Skatescool Tauranga is organising and hosting a local event at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, with information and demonstrations from

Tauranga Roller Skating Club, Waihi and Mount Mustangs Inline Hockey Clubs, Moana Roller Derby and others.

“We will have skates available for people who have never tried before and want to give it ago,” says organiser Kazna Bedford. “We’re aiming to get 25,000 people on skates across New Zealand this Saturday.

“This event has free entry and is a chance to give skating a go and also to watch demonstrations by

artistic skaters, roller derby and inline hockey.”

There will be food and coffee carts along with a disco-style area set up for free skating for people of all ages to give it a try, with skates and protective padding available at no charge.

Kazna says Skatescool Tauranga has been going for almost three years.

“We do after-school classes, and we also have roller discos for all ages, as well as teen and adult events at the Mount.”

Tauranga’s Kiwi Skate Day will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre from 12-3pm on Saturday, March 3.

For more information about skating in Tauranga visit: www.skatescooltauranga.co.nz.

Kazna Bedford from Skatescool Tauranga, helping out an up-and-coming skater.

Tauranga’s new (or returning) councillor Whoever is fortunate enough to be elected won’t find it rin e er day is different.

In the morning you can be arguing the merits of a $100m piece of infrastructure that will affect the city for 70 years and in the afternoon, sitting in a resident’s home, listening to a dispute they are having with their neighbour about a tree.

If you’re considering standing, beware. Residents expect councillors to work almost full-time these days and weeks can vary between 25-50 hours plus. Former councillor and now MP Clayton Mitchell would be at council all day and then attend to his business until the early hours of the morning. Cr Clout did both for a while too but then sold his business to concentrate

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Two other former councillors have indicated they Good Neighbour Trust Supreme Winner i ht stand urra u is des erate t et ac nt 2014 Trustpower Tauranga council and this would be his thirdCommunity try sinceAwards losing his seat. John Robson was arguably the most capable councillor last term. A self-made man, he stood by his election pledge of offering a ‘money-back guarantee’ and paid the proportion of his salary that he lost by back to the community.

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Can you enjoy our public places to the full?

Up for review

Street Use and Public Places Bylaw

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We want to ensure you can enjoy public places in Tauranga safely and free from nuisance. Our bylaws are here to help make that happen.

We’re going to review four of our public places bylaws this year to make sure they tackle all the issues they need to.

Give us your views online at tauranga.govt.nz/publicplaces

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Below are some topics we tend to get complaints about.

Tell us what you think.

IS THIS A PROBLEM? TABLES, CHAIRS OR SIGNS ON FOOTPATHS

yes / no

SIGNS IN PUBLIC PLACES

yes / no

BEGGING

yes / no

ROUGH-SLEEPING

yes / no

VEHICLES/QUAD BIKES ON BEACHES

yes / no

FISHING WITH LONG LINES/ KONTIKI ON BEACHES

yes / no

NUMBER/LOCATION OF DESIGNATED FREEDOM CAMPING SPACES

yes / no

CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACES

yes / no

IF SO, WHY AND WHERE?

Are there any other issues that get in the way of your enjoyment of public places in Tauranga? Tell us what and where:

Many thanks for sharing your views. We will use your input to prepare proposals to update the four bylaws. We’ll then bring these proposals back to you for formal consultation – likely in July 2018. If you have any questions in the meantime don’t hesitate to contact the Strategic Policy and Planning team on 07 577 7000 or info@tauranga.govt.nz

Post to (no stamp required): Freepost Authority Number 370, Public Places Bylaws,

Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga 3143

Tauranga CBD, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa or Greerton libraries,

Drop off: or at Council’s customer service centre at 91 Willow Street. tauranga.govt.nz

07 577 7000

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Local students’ studies boosted by scholarships Two local students have recei ed a financial st t their studies this ear a ter ein awarded the Omokoroa Lions 2018 Tertiary Scholarships. e carr h is stud in Biomedical Sciences at Auckland University, was the winner of the Beryl Scott Award of $2000, and ll a h is d in a achel r Science at Auckland University, was the winner of the Precious Brothers Award of $1500.

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Molly attended Omokoroa Point School and auran a irls lle e sh in utstandin leadershi n the audi isual tea res nsi le r technical as ects asse lies e ents and drama productions. er ther achie e ents include desi nin the set r ta e hallen e ein sta e ana er r sch l productions, elected as student representative on the ard rustees and ein e ut ead irl. er acti e ursuits include net all and ein

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Molly is interested in a career in conservation. he r a i ns lu annual tertiar scholarships are for students from Omokoroa with ne ear tertiar educati n. he are ud ed n acade ic e cellence the student s isi n their career path and economic need.

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New floor on the way for local gym club ARGOS Gymnastics Club is $45,000 cl ser t u in a ne s run r thanks to a grant from the New Zealand Community Trust. ana er A eil sa s a s run r is an essential part of all the gymnastics programmes and ith a ne r the clu can uarantee a sa e and well-equipped community facility that promotes gym as a way to stay active, learn new skills and uild c nfidence. he need r the ne r is re ecti e the population growth. We are experiencing increased demand for participation therefore it is vital that we maintain or replace our equipment to meet safety standards”.

A sa s as a n t r r fit clu it relies n rants from organisations like NZCT to assist with the purchase of new equipment.

“Gymnasts only need their bodies, no shoes or equipment. As a club we are responsible for r idin certified and sa e equi ent. l cal companies are manufacturing this equipment, so it comes from Europe." he t tal c st the ne r is .

ARGOS is hosting the annual AIMS Games gymnastics competition this year with more than 400 athletes participating.

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My proposed Members Bill called the n lish an ficial an ua e e Zealand Bill” did not escape its notice and recei ed a d r ast r tr in t fi s ethin that d es n t need fi in . n e Reo Maori was recognised as one of the ficial languages of New Zealand. In 2006, the same was done for e ealand i n an ua e.

Yet the very language that has been used for everyday speech by the absolute majority of this country’s inhabitants has not been recognised.

A petition was presented to parliament last year with 6,258 signatures asking the English language to be recognised. Wherever I go and whoever I speak to, people agree that there is a need to make n lish an ficial lan ua e ur c untr .

We are a young, rapidly growing country. The demographics of New Zealand change on a daily basis, with more and more people coming to New Zealand for a better life from all over the world.

For many, English is not their native tongue.

Our language is what allows us to communicate with each other, do business, make friends, learn and express ourselves.

Our languages are a part of our county’s identity, just like our currency and just like our country’s rders. h n t a e it ficial h n t c e t ether as a nati n and su rt this ill

Census goes online in 2018 Don’t expect a knock on your door for this year’s ensus the ficial c unt h an e le and dwellings there are in New Zealand is going online. he ensus is c nducted e er fi e ears t ca ture a snapshot of who is living in, and visiting, New Zealand, and will be held this year on Tuesday, March 6.By now you should have received an access code in your letterbox which will allow you to complete the census online via: www.census.govt.nz Every member of the household is expected to complete an individual form. The Statistics Act of requires e er ne in e ealand t ta e art on census day. Paper forms are available for people who don’t have internet access or simply prefer paper forms. all the hel line n .

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Fuzzy friends finding their forever homes A furry troupe of 29 trotted off to new homes last weekend, wrapped in loving arms and ready for new homes.

Tauranga SPCA’s Valentine’s Second Chance for Love event last Saturday proved a big success, with 20 kittens, fi e cats and fi e u ies findin forever homes here in the Bay.

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Tauranga SPCA’s Hannah Cobb says the day was a great opportunity to adopt a new pet.

“The weather was pretty perfect,” says Hannah, “and it was a lot of fun.

“We are so grateful to our sponsors.”

Hannah says she wants to extend her thanks to both sponsors of the pets and the sponsors that helped make the day entertaining.

“We had Purina, Absolutely Precious Paws and Little Entertainment Company sponsor us, as well as Active Kids.

“Those guys kindly put in for the day’s events.”

The day raised just over $300, says Hannah, with The Weekend Sun donating an additional $229.

“Big thanks to the volunteers that helped on the day, as well as everyone that came along.”

If you missed out on the day and are still looking for a new furry companion, please head down to the SPCA. “We will have lots of adorable puppies and cute

u ittens aitin t find the re er home to call their own,” says Hannah.

“All of our pets are adopted out vet checked, de sexed, microchipped, treated r eas and worms and also have their first accinati n.

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Looking after our pets the best way we can We are a nation of animal lovers. A recent report c nfir ed er cent New Zealand households have at least one companion animal - more than anywhere in the world except the USA. Numerous studies have shown that people’s lives are enriched intellectually, emotionally and physically by animals.

Humans form a strong bond and an emotional attachment with animals, similar to that shared with family members.

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There is a socialisation period in kittens and puppies – between six and ee s that is critical t developing a strong bond. During this time the pup or kitten has trust, openness and a lack of fear which is perfect for the task of socialisation and learning.

It’s important they are provided with many different and positive experiences.

Exposing them to a variety of people, sounds, sights and other animals in a positive

environment will assist them to ada t and learn c nfidentl .

A strong bond is the foundation for relating to your kitten and training your puppy.

A well socialised, secure pet is in t e ha c nfident ell adjusted and less likely to develop fearful or aggressive behaviour.

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No more salt and peppering the truth Too much salt in your diet can be associated But it’s not all doom and gloom. Salt helps our dies re ulate and alance electr l tes and uids. with fairly severe health risks, including Iodised salt or table salt is one of the most common heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. sources of manufacturing the thyroid hormone, which isn’t naturally produced in the body.

Without adequate amounts of iodine, the thyroid enlarges in an attempt to keep up with the body’s demand for thyroid hormone.

This may result in serious conditions, like the development of goiter or hypothyroidism.

The body also requires thyroid hormones for the appropriate development of the brain and bone structure during pregnancy and the early development years of young children.

Unfortunately, table salt available at grocery stores, restaurants and in practically all processed foods has synthetic chemicals added to it, so use sparingly.

imalayan salt as lots o These chemicals may include manufactured forms of iodide, s diu s l c alu inate u ride sodium bicarbonate, toxic amounts of potassium iodide, anti-caking agents and aluminium derivatives.

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Healthy eating creates a healthy mind Work to nurture healthier diets and lifestyles is helping improve the overall well-being and increase the life expectancy of people with serious mental health needs.

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Te Korowai Whariki mental health dietitian Brad Brosnan says dietary and lifestyle interventions are an important part of mental health recovery.

The challenge is helping people with mental distress and trauma prioritise changing their diet or exercise behaviours.

"People with serious and enduring mental health needs face many

nutritional challenges, ranging from low budgets and lack of c nfidence t r n led e of nutrition and how to prepare a healthy meal," he says "Medications for managing mental health also often have side-effects that in uence hun er su ar cra in s metabolism and energy.”

Brad’s work includes cooking with clients, offering ‘new’ healthy foods to try, holding team exercise programmes, and supporting staff and clients with healthy food options.

"It’s about making exercise and nutrition fun - making it easier for people to learn more about healthy d and r re c nfident in their ability to prepare it.”

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Winner-takes-all at upcoming Baypark event The Baypark Bulldogs stock car team will challenge a team from another track in a winner-takes-all teams race at Baypark Family Speedway on Saturday, March 17.

Other classes racing include sprint cars, super saloons, saloons, stock car, mini stocks and 6-shooters.

People are encouraged to come early, walk through the pits,

meet the drivers and see the cars up close.

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

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Support for flagging of damaged cars The Motor Trade Association is supporting the government’s move to close loopholes that allow damaged cars to be imported, repaired and sold without the buyer being fully informed.

MTA chief executive Craig Pomare says vehicle safety is of huge importance to the 3600 MTA e ers h fi uel and sell cars throughout New Zealand.

“What we need is a simple, transparent system that easily allows consumers and traders to check the damage history of a vehicle, whether it is an import or not,” says Craig.

“We believe all cars that have gone through a major repair, or been water da a ed sh uld e clearl a ed.

The lack of transparency in the New Zealand system became obvious after a sudden rise in imports of statutorily written-off cars from Australia ll in the ds in Queensland.

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“However, only the savviest consumers know they can check the NZTA website to see if a car they are interested in was once a statutory write-off in Australia,” he adds.

A first raised this issue ith government in 2015, but we think the industry can go further and do better.

“There is a lack of data about damaged vehicles coming from countries other than Australia.

“MTA believes a review is needed of the system for tracking all damaged vehicles, not just recent Australian imports.

“We want to see a full review of the sale, repair and re-registration of all damaged vehicles in New Zealand, regardless of origin.”

Craig believes the practice of importing write-offs and other cars ith si nificant da a e sh uld st altogether, but accepts that in some situations, some of these vehicles may be easily and fully repaired.

“However, we have enough vehicles that meet that criteria in New Zealand, so why import more?” he asks.

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New business expo to create local buzz A new business expo will provide a fascinating insight into our bustling regional economy this month, with a strong display of high-calibre exhibitors attending from right across the North Island.

Strong interest from large corporates through to small businesses spanning a wide range of industries proves that people are keen to seize new opportunities and are feeling positive about the state of the economy right now, she says.

“They’re want to maximise their exposure to key target markets, but also learn from other businesses and competitors and see where Bay of Plenty/Waikato Business Expo, known the can c lla rate find ne su liers and as the ‘expo where business gets done’, will uncover business solutions to help them grow,” enable companies to tap into knowledge from a says Sharon. range of businesses and professions.

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce chief Jigsaw Solutions Group event director Sharon executive Stan Gregec says he’s delighted to Giblett says entrepreneurs, businesses and see the regional Business Expo concept professionals from as far away as Auckland, come to Tauranga.

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“This expo is more than a networking event.

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Bridges takes top National job Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been announced as the new National Party leader. Paula Bennett has retained her role as deputy.

Simon says it’s an “enormous privilege” to be elected leader of the National Party and thanked his colleagues for the opportunity to lead “a strong, united and focused opposition”.

“Growing up in Te Atatu with a Pakeha mum and Maori dad, I never thought I’d have this opportunity to make such a difference to the lives of New Zealanders,” says Simon, who is the 12th leader the ati nal art and its first leader Maori descent.

More bugs on boats The Ministry for Primary Industries has directed a fourth bulk carrier from Japan to leave New Zealand waters following the discovery of brown marmorated stink bugs on the vessel.

The Glovis Caravel was ordered to leave New Zealand on Tuesday after the crew discovered nearly 600 stink bugs, 12 of them alive, while the vessel was anchored near Auckland.

“Even though the vessel was sealed, we assessed the risk was too high for it to remain in New Zealand waters,” says Steve Gilbert, MPI border clearance services director.

“It will now have to be treated off shore before it can return.”

Driving horrors in Tauranga Drivers in the Tauranga area need a serious wake-up call. As a recent refugee from Auckland I have travelled a number of times back and forth and I can only agree with P Kelly, who recently wrote to state that there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the engineering quality of SH2 to Katikati, the basic problem is how badly some people drive on it. It is not a good look.

In the same vein, I am appalled at the general driving standards in the Tauranga area, in particular the ignoring of give way signs, stop signs and a disregard of roundabout rules. Drivers pulling out in front of others is a constant worry.

It is quite a disgrace and something I never experienced during 25 years of city and country driving in the Auckland area – now it can happen here several times on even short journeys. Just today a young woman on a scooter overtook me when I was slowing to a halt at a stop sign and she went straight through the sign without even slowing down. Utterly crazy. Enough! Drivers in Tauranga, please wake up, far too many of you are a menace on our roads!

P Hickling, Papamoa Beach.

Whinging from mayors and councils choosing to actively promote and endorse Maori wards in Palmerston North, Manawatu, Western Bay, Whakatane and previously New Plymouth is preposterous.

Referendum costs are not caused by those seeking honesty, accountability and transparency but by councillors who never raised racebased ward issues at 2016 elections, never consulted with, nor sought submissions from citizens, but are kowtowing to vested Maori interests.

All race-based hogwash should be consigned to the trash can. It has no place in New Zealand, yet look at

inane Labour Party and Greens Maori policy manifestos and recent utterances from Ms Mahuta, Minister of Local Government and Maori Development.

Ms Mahuta promotes raising Maori incomes by 2021 while countenancing legislation to foist elected/unelected Maori representation onto local authorities and boards. Easy to see where this is heading so Mr Peters and NZ First stand up and be counted against this aberration and actively oppose legislative interference.

The apathetic silent/irrelevant majority (80 per cent) need to get off their butts and speak out.

As Thomas Jefferson said “if any law is unjust a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so.” Civil disobedience on race-based nonsense is long overdue. It’s like a creeping cancer, making incompetency, unproductiveness and unearned entitlements hallmarks of these preferential racist programmes.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

Separatism accusation doesn’t make sense

The almost never-ending description of Maori progress as separatism is embarrassing. The accusation of separatism does not make sense. People are completely misusing the word separatism. Maori separatism would be the Maori community wanting their own district council and running their own affairs with their own funding. Nobody is asking for that. Laws,

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sports clubs, and marae that have their own separate identities, but they also join in activities with the wider community. This is integration not separatism. It does not divide us. It enriches us.

Similarly Maori electoral wards would be integration not separatism, and the suggestion that Maori ward councillors would only promote Maori interests is arrogant nonsense.

P Dey, Welcome Bay.

No teacher recruitment change In 1958, after serving eight years in the RNZ Navy and completing a teaching diploma, I was appointed to a position at an Auckland co-ed college.

As there was a teacher shortage, recruitment was sought in the UK and graduates with art degrees but no teaching qualificati ns ere ered two-year contracts with airfares to New Zealand and assistance with accommodation. As they lacked

teaching experience they were to ‘train on the job’ and were sent to classrooms to observe teachers. As one chosen to assist I was expected to inculcate the principles and practices of teaching. Their salaries were £1000 pa; mine was £615 pa.

The government did not consider that by improving the extremely niggardly teaching salaries in New Zealand they may have solved the problem locally.

B Johnson, Omokoroa.

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Trailer cracks under scrutiny Cracks that could cause crashes have been found in the towbars and connections of some of the largest truck-trailers on New Zealand's roads.

One trailer came off entirely and hit a bank, while another almost came loose. In a third case, the driver spotted what the New Zealand Transport Agency later said was a “potentially catastrophic” crack in a walk-around check.

More structural cracks have also been found in an uns ecified nu er ther se i trailers.

NZTA has put out two safety alerts for almost 3000 truck trailers across the country, including all refrigerated semi-trailers, of which 1800 must e ur entl re certified.

Ph 0508 KIWIFRESH (0508 549 437)

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Bombshell never mentioned Total focus needed to drive

The future looks bad How do you tell TECT that the future looks bad!

I raise this as TECT is being asked to make a decision over the future of the trust. For instance, I believe the TECT Trustees know that the future for Trustpower is not good.

I believe, in a short time, new private solar power and storage batteries will make most electricity companies redundant.

I am voting ‘yes’ to the TECT referendum.

K Evans, Tauranga.

members never mentioned this bombshell before the last election.

The proposal is 100 per cent to charity, not the current 20 per cent. Wow! What charity? The $7 million unwanted TECT building (The Hub) now going up on the now-ruined Historic Village green?

Disclosure under the proposed new charity deed is far looser than the current deed yet still The Hub TECT building snuck through.

Could Trustpower not be a bit more legally assertive on behalf of us little guys?

H Rhodes, Tauranga.

TECT proposal ‘outrageous deal’ Re B Murphy’s letter ‘TECT proposal right thing to do’ (The Weekend Sun, February 23). No, it isn’t.

The trust has a responsibility to the people who buy their power from Trustpower (and it is their money that makes the distribution of funds possible). The current trust deed makes this very clear. Currently, they (TECT) are offering around $4000 for something that is actually worth around $14,000 and anyone who checks the details can see that it is an outrageous deal for people who have been loyal to Trustpower over many years.

The right thing to do is to offer the current subscribers a

air deal that re ects their l alt t rust er and the fact that they have paid more for their electricity than they needed to for quite some time. c urse the c unit enefits r and that is good, but it should be secondary to taking care of the subscribers. We can all support the community in many ways; it doesn’t have to be at the expense of Trustpower customers.

Going for 100 per cent makes me think there is another agenda here. a e t finance s e thin s that uld e di ficult to get through TCC because of public objection?

P Dashwood, Tauranga.

In response to I Young’s letter in last week’s edition of The Weekend Sun (February 23) about the Te Puke roundabout, how sad it is that there are lots more of you out there with the same attitude.

You summed it up in your own letter and you would understand if only you’d listen to yourself.

It takes total focus

and concentration, as well as being aware of other road users, to drive a vehicle on the road, and not to, as you said, barrel on through. As for those who get caught out while doing the wrong thing, good job.

As to those who are wrapped up by other stupid drivers’ ignorance, don’t you wish it was legal to smack them around?

R Stewart, Te Puke.

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If Natalie Bridges (wife of Simon) keeps her preelection promise when running for TECT (Keep the Cheque) then Bill Holland’s (chair), Amanda Sutcliffe’s, Paul Tustin’s, Ron Scott’s and Peter Blackwell’s proposal will fail. Why? “The TECT board’s vote needs to be unanimous,” says Vince Hawksword, Trustpower CEO. It would be horrible and very divisive if the public vote was 51 per cent yes, 49 per cent no.

The proposal should never have surfaced in the first lace as all the a e enti ned ard

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In memory of Billy Graham Billy Graham has died, and a mighty Totara has fallen. ne er et ill raha ut he has in uenced the li es some many people I know.

Friends of mine were telling me this week a ut h the ere c n erted at a ill raha rusade at arl ar ac in . he esti ate n that thr u h his e race ulti edia ill raha has reached t . billion people. l e the st r t ld ic u ell a ut how a young new Christian named Albert c a in ďŹ lled a truc ull riends t and hear a reacher nce. e as tr in t et an ther reluctant un an

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That young man was Billy Graham. e i ht n t all e a le t reach t . illi n e le ut e can all as a riend al n to an event. ts churches are ha in s ecial e ents this ee thers are ha in reat u li tin ser ices s h n t as a riend t church in e r Billy Graham.

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As s n as a s ciet acce ts this teachin the door swings open for all unwanted people to be murdered like unwanted kittens.

A rti n in anticide euthanasia and e en en cide all thri e under e luti nar thin in and teachin .

Yet the Bible tells us that man is not an animal. We have been made in the image of d and are there re a e all ther created thin s n the earth enesis . re than this d has i en each an and an an eternal s ul. he s ul is s reci us that all the riches in the rld cann t urchase e en ne ar .

This means that every human being, regardless of a e r race is e tre el alua le includin u.

Pastor Greg Burgess, The Orchard Church, Te Puke

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Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Lettuce Inn Some days you wake to good news, and the world seems brighter as a result.

had ne th se rnin s this rnin . he first thing I saw when I dialled up some online news made my heart go pitter-pat with delight. Colour me happy.

It's not necessarily news that will interest others but, in case there are those among you with tastes similar to mine, let me share.

On March 8, or probably a slightly later date in New Zealand, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is returning.

To many this may not seem as important as, say, news that Vogons are planning to blow up the earth to build a new hyperspace bypass. But that happened way back at the very beginning of The Hitchhiker's Guide, so don't panic, it isn't exactly news.

The exciting thing is that this revival, courtesy of the BBC, is being produced for radio.

First there was a radio series, then a bunch of books, a TV series and, eventually, a big movie.

But best of all – and the books were pretty damn good – was the original radio series.

Radio Radio

Is it anachronistic to be swooning over something as conceivably oldfashioned as radio drama (or in this case comedy)? I'm not sure. Probably.

But – and this must be a slight indicator of my advanced age – I grew up in thrall to radio drama. Stories on the radio were

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT GREER’S GASTRO BAR Sat 3rd O pen A coustic N ight – from 6pm Sun 4 th Phil & K arl – E asy Listening Duo, guitar & vocals 5 :30pm – 8 :30pm MT RSA Fri 2nd Che O rton 7 pm – 10: 30pm Sat 3rd A gent 9 9 & K aos 7 pm – 10: 30pm Sun 4 th B ack Porch 4 pm –

7pm MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 2nd Play M isty 6: 30pm – 9:30pm Sat 3rd Camila & S antiago 6: 30pm – 9 :30pm followed by DJ A yesha from 10pm Sun 4 th Regan Perry 5 pm – 8 pm Wed 7 th Q uiz N ight from 7pm

of writings gleaned from the late Douglas Adam's notebooks and newer material from And Another Thing, Eoin Colfer’s book continuing the saga, commissioned by the Adams estate after Adam's sudden death at the age of just 49 in 2001.

The Lettuce Inn The cast of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. just the best thing going, whether spooky adaptations of Sherlock Holmes stories or John Wyndham's a the ri fids. t as uch scarier on radio with the sound effects and ur ind fillin in the lan s.

So in 1978, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy came to BBC radio and changed people's lives.

Silly people mainly – people like me h l ed the idea the a elfish and Slartibardfast and the two-headed Zaphod Beeblebrox.

On March 8 they will broadcast the 40th anniversary special, recorded with a bunch of the original cast (including Simon Jones and Geoffrey McGivern, the original and perfect Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect). They’re using a mixture

So, as I say, colour me happy. Also colour me happy because this weekend, on Saturday to be precise, it's time for the year's only instalment of Katikati's biggest little festival, Music at the Lettuce Inn. his is iterati n nu er fi e and there are many bands and good vibes on offer.

As I've mentioned before, it's my favourite local festival so I'm happy to spread the word.

Let me just give you the details and a few last minute updates.

The Festival is on Saturday, March 3, at 33 Sedgemoor Lane, Katikati.

If you're coming from Tauranga that's

on the right before you hit town.

It runs from 3-10pm.

This year there were nine musical acts planned, but one has had to pull out due to injury.

The remaining eight bands are Soaked Oats, Koizilla, French Doors, Star Control, Paul Cathro, Ne Van Boys, Sophie Gibson and Karen Francis Lawson.

I suggest a Google to check them out, but music ranges from solo singer/ songwriter to Dunedin surf-rock to a 10-piece string band from Vanuatu.

Part of the joy of Music at the Lettuce Inn is the unpredictable variety.

It's a BYO event, so bring picnic stuff, sun umbrellas and whatever you need.

There is some groovy vegetarian food on offer and cool coffee.

And the most important thing to note re sale tic ets finished earlier this week, with tickets now available on the gate for $25, cash. And that's all you'll need for a fun day. See you there. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Detour’s cop-shop comic caper The Jailhouse Frocks, Detour Theatre’s latest show, is a new cop-shop comic caper set in the rural American South.

Writer and director Devon Williamson describes the show as: “A genuine, bighearted, laugh out loud comedy.”

What’s going on!

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FREE sausage sizzle Super water slide Mini Bouncy Castle Face Painting Pony rides, petting zoo Live music featuring – Kaos Great food, beer & wine!

$15 a family for entry P: 07 578 6767

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hatterin di itted ficer a ne s tranquil evening at Birchwood County Police Station is the arrests of three unlikely women; the mayor’s wife, the local mad cat-lady and a dangerous looking New Yorker.

The already chaotic situation descends into mayhem with the arrival of a New York gangster, disguised as an FBI agent, hell-bent on exacting revenge on his wife.

By the end of the night, the ladies have formed a gang, sang some songs, escaped from jail and locked the gangster up in their place, leaving ficer a ne nderin h n earth he s managed to make the arrest of a lifetime.

This new play is Devon Williamson’s latest and his 13th comedy. His past hits include ‘The Old People Are Revolting’, ‘The Supermarket Sisterhood’ and ‘The Wedding of the Century’.

With more than 100 productions of his plays produced in New Zealand, Australia, America and the UK, Devon has established himself as a popular and topical comedy playwright.

The Jailhouse Frocks runs from March 8-24.

Bookings are available at: www.iticket.co.nz,

Kim Williamson, Susi Jansen, Alex Gilmour, Chris Traill and Brendon Weatherley. over the phone on: 0508 iTICKET and over the counter at the Tauranga i-SITE on Willow Street.

For more information visit: www.detour.co.nz

A fun day for the whole family The Black Sheep Bar and Grill are promising a day of enjoyment for the whole family at their Family Fun Day.

Sunny Kularia, Danny Moffat and Natalia Choppin. Photo: Brooke Stinson.

Owner Peta Clavis says it will be a fun and relaxed day March 11 from 11am.

“A range of entertainment is planned for the kids with a super water slide, a mini bouncy castle, pony rides and a petting zoo.

“For the big kids there’s great food, a bar and live music including Charise Lawrence followed by the band Kaos.”

Peta says the team are really looking forward to it.

“As we are slightly remote and out of Tauranga, not a lot happens out our way unless schools or groups hold fairs,” says Peta.

“We think the kids will have a great time with their activities and while they’re entertained, parents and grandparents can enjoy live music and a cold beverage.

“This is our way of giving back to the loyal local families that support us week in, week out.

“All are welcome to attend and we hope to see some new faces from the local area.”

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There will be a variety of Ford vehicles on show at Blake Park this Sunday.

Ford lovers day out Everything Ford will be celebrated this Sunday when Mount Maunganui’s Blake ar fills u ith cars r the ic nic rand.

The All Ford Day is back for its 19th year in the Bay of Plenty, and Ford Muscle Car Club president Barry Gordon says it’s a must-see for fans of models old and new.

“We had more than 460 cars last year - all Fordbased - from classic Model Ts up to modern designs, including a display of the latest models from Ultimate Motor Group,” says Barry.

“There are people who have done some lovely restorations, but we also have originals that have never been touched and just looked after very well.

“It’s all about pride of ownership.”

Taking part in the show is as easy as driving up on the day. Entrants pay a $5 gate fee and all vehicles on display go in the draw for spot prizes during the day, as well as awards in a number of categories, including best hotrod and best restoration.

“We are also fortunate to have the Trillian Trust, which raises money for kids in need, coming thr u h ith their ld fire en ines and classic cars at around 1pm,” says Barry.

Gates open at 8am for vehicles, with the show running from 10am-3pm. Adults entry is $5, with kids under 14 free. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will go towards a donation to Waipuna Hospice.

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An Imperfect Offering tour The Entertainers Club brings the wondrous poetry of music alive.

In celebration of Leonard Cohen’s music, and as part of a prestigious North Island tour, Imperfect Offering comes to Tauranga on Sunday, March 11.

This commemorative concert is led by Peter McMillan and supported by his nine-piece band

of talented musicians from varied backgrounds including jazz, classical, country and rock.

Imperfect Offering have been performing together since April 2015, and in that time gathered quite a following. Due to their popularity they are now taking the sh urther afield as this series continues into 2018 with concerts scheduled throughout the North Island.

You can expect to hear Cohens best-loved songs including Suzanne, Bird on the Wire, Everybody Knows and his bestknown song Hallelujah, as well as music from his last album, You Want It Darker.

Imperfect Offering will be held upstairs at Tauranga Citizens Club from 5-8 pm on March 11.

Tickets are $15 and everyone is welcome.

The potential murder of marriage Tauranga Repertory Theatre’s new, highly entertaining dark comedy may just leave you sleeping with one eye open.

WHAT’S ON

Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for a very long time. But their marriage is far from content, and Victor believes there is only one way to remove Joan from his life forever - yet nothing is quite as it seems.

The Perfect Murder will be performed at

Tauranga Repertory Theatre from March 9-24.

Tickets are available at: www.iticket.co.nz, over the counter at Willow St iSite, by phoning: 0508 484 253 or on the door.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass passes to The Perfect Murder for one lucky reader who can tell us Victor Smiley’s wife’s name.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 6.

THE SUMMER SNORTLER

THE NATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018

TUTUS ON TOUR

Addison Theatre (Comedy) 14+

Wed 28 Mar - Mon 02 Apr

Addison Theatre (Ballet)

KELVIN CRUICKSHANK – SOUL FOOD

OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM

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Fri 02 Mar 8pm

Open Eyes Exclusive

Fri 09 Mar 7pm Addison Theatre (Medium) R16

MIKE KING - I AM HOPE Key to Life Trust

Mon 26 Mar 7pm Addison Theatre (Speaker) FREE

National Jazz Festival

Addison Theatre (Music)

Arts On Tour NZ Trust

Sat 31 Mar 4pm 16th Ave Theatre Part of ARTS ON TOUR NZ IN TAURANGA see website for details

DAVE BOBBYN - A SLICE OF HEAVEN: 40 YEARS OF HITS Lorraine Barry Mgmt

Sun 01 Apr 8pm

Addison Theatre (Music)

The Royal NZ Ballet

Wed 04 Apr 6:30pm ticketek.co.nz FOSTER & ALLEN Event Entertainment Ltd

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Apr 7pm Addison Theatre (Music)

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Fairytale Dance Productions

Sat 21 1pm & 5pm & Sun 22 Apr 1pm Addison Theatre (Dance)

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Saturday 3 March

Art In The Park Coronation Park, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui.

(Opp Burger King). Weather permitting. 9am-4pm by Tauranga Society of Artists

Balmoral Kilties Marching Team Welcome ladies to join our fabulous sport. Ages 30-60. No experience required. Ph Anita 07 578 8996 or 0210 257 6094 evenings Bay Network Singles Club Social activities 55+ Dining, BBQs, outings. Ph Maureen 021 112 3307 or Jonathn 572 2091 Baypark Family Speedway Rolling Thunder. Across 3 classes of cars: Sprint Cars, Midgets & Super Saloons. Tickets from ASB Baypark, at the gate or online www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz Be In To Win Kids Hunting Fishing Comp 16th-18th March. Ph Nathan 027 305 2328 or nathanxlb@gmail.com Beth El Messianic Family Celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. info@ BethEl.org.nz, Joel 021 768 043 Cards Interested in 500? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents. Ph Chris 572 3834 Death Cafe Coffee, cake with group directed conversation on dying, death & living. Today at Grindz Cafe 1-3pm taurangadeathcafe@gmail.com. Ph Carole 022 068 9183 Gate Pa Junior Tennis Sat: 9am 5-8 years, 10am 9-11 years. Thurs: 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 KValley Adventure Race Fundraiser

Today 12:30-4pm. Think scavenger hunt, mountain biking, map reading & puzzle solving, by bike! Rotary Tauranga Sunrise supporting Graham Dingle Foundation. https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/kvalley LOL Laughter Wellness Keep well on laughter - the best medicine ever. 11-11:45am Arataki Community Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt. Koha.

Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, 7:30-8:30pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton Otumoetai Tennis Club Saturday adult tennis 1:30pm start. Bellevue Park. Windsor Road. New players welcome. Coaching available. Ph Fred 544 5088 Petanque Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui. Tues & Sat 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport!

Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606 Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Tea Dance Sat Mar 31. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Jan 544 4379

Tauranga Friendship Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s.

Couples & singles all welcome. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Rotary Easter Book-Sale

Drop books off at Caltex Greerton, Bayfair, Welcome Bay, Katikati, Z Bethlehem, Hewletts Rd, 11th Ave, BP TePuna, Philips Garage, Wet & Forget, BP TePuna, Mike Dean Omokoroa

Te Puke Menz Shed Mon, Wed & Sat @ 9am 86B No. 3 Road Te Puke. New members welcome. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971 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 Trust Power Photographic Exhibition

On The Strand. Open every day to the public until 25th March. Free entry.

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

Sunday 4 March

Arataki Day Out Pato Entertainment

presents Arataki Day Out. Arataki Sports Club. 11th March 12-4pm. Bouncy castles, sausage sizzle, free lollies, competitions & giveaways. Live music. Free entry.

Athenree Homestead & Refreshment Rooms in the old Athenree Station open 12-4pm. 360 Athenree Road, Athenree.

More info on website www.athenreehomestead.org.nz Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: enesis d s creati n e the first woman” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome.

Vic 543 0504 Bike & Hot Rod Show 10am-2pm.

Council reserve place, off Aerodrome Rd. Gates open 8am.

Entry $5, kids free. Food & bar available. Ph/Register Wilky 027 4048148 or Snidge 027 4463178 CD Social Group A discreet, safe environment for CDs to dress & socialise starting soon. Wives & partners welcome. Interested? Text only Dan 022 109 4188 Concert By The Lake Bic Runga, Two Many Chiefs & Jamie McDell. 1-5:30pm 162 Jondor Rd, Matamata. www.concertbythelake.co.nz 0800 555 757. Proceeds to Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Presented by Rotary Matamata Croquet At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633 Corkers Toastmasters Promoting Communication & Leadership meets 3rd Sunday of month commencing 2pm Zone Cafe - upstairs 2/5B Owens Place Mount Maunganui. Chrissy 027 296 7939

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine!

Mount Mainstreet at Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www.mountmainstreet.nz Historic Village Market Every 1st & 3rd unda nthl n n. et r fine.

Inquiries: hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project.

In Memory Of, Climb Join Gemma McCaw, Waipuna Hospice staff & friends to climb Mauao in memory of lost loved ones. 9am Mount Surf Club $10, register at www.givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/ waipuna-hospice-community-team-inmemory-of-cli-1 Narcotics Anonymous Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY 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 firear s licence Otumoetai Hockey Club Club muster for current & new players Sunday 11th March 4-5:30pm at Blake Park Turf. Teams available for men & women. Ph Caroline 576 5178, 027 283 2153 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 Sun 1:30pm & Thur 5:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Spiritual Centre Psychic Cafe Psychics, Healers - cafe style! Greerton Community Hall, Tauranga. Doors open 6:45pm starts 7pm. Door fee $10, everything else free.

Food refreshments. www.psychiccafe.nz Ph Kevin 578 7205 Sunday Sessions Music Group Gathering of musicians, singers, music lovers of all kinds. With a relaxed, let’s have fun feel. Playing music together every Sunday 4:30pm-5:30pm. $15. Ph 0274 751 023

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Every Sunday during school term time (except holiday weekends) at Baywave. 5pm for beginning players & 6:15pm for experienced players.

More info: emailtuwh@gmail.com

Monday 5 March

Achieve Toastmasters Promoting

Communication & Leadership 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of month St Stephens Church all r field auran a .

Ph Frank or Chrissy 027 296 7939 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting, 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church,corner 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Argentine Tango “The dance that makes you feel” *FREE Intro classes. *No partner required...(need more guys). Come challenge your senses. FB/”Tango in Tauranga”.

Denise 0204 006 1340 Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall Mon night. Names in by 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298 Body+Soul Fun Fitness For over 50s, occasional speakers, social events. Monday to Friday various venues. All classes a a ualified nstruct r.

Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031 Chess in the Afternoon Mount Chess Club. Mon 1-4pm Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Sets, boards,clocks & refreshments provided.

Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late program 7:30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Free Diabetes Support If you have type one, type two or gestational diabetes ph 571 3422 for details of free clinics, programs & events to support your diabetes.

Hanna Somatic Movement Education

Gentle, safe, & easy restorative movement.

Monday & Thursdays 5:30pm Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall. Tuesday & Thursday 9am Scout Hall Moa Park. 027 227 4161 Suds

Individual Computer Help Need help to use your computer, iPad, phone or other device. Book at lesson at the library.

Ph 577 7177 Indoor Bowling Greerton Senior Citizen 33 Maitland St Greerton Mondays & Thursdays 12:45-3:30pm. $15 pa & $3 per session, afternoon tea provided. Ample parking & wheelchair access Junction Garden Group, a service to support those experiencing mental health issues. Join us every Monday at Junction fice . h Katikati Bowling Club Welcomes new members. Come along & learn how to play lawn bowls Coaching available. Mixed Roll-ups 9:15midday. Phil 549 5344 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!

Meditation-Free Classes at 10am in Bellevue. Find peace, balance, joy. End stress, stay healthy. Ph David/Trisha 570 1204 Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting, 7-8pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help: 0800 NA TODAY Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Road at 1pm for 1:30pm start. Wear smooth sole shoes/slippers. New & returning members welcome.

Ph Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowling Club Meets at 7:15pm in the Matua Primary School hall. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls ago. Ph Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

50s+ & illness/injury rehabilitation. Mon & Wed at Tauranga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris Street. Tues St. Mary’s Church hall. All 9am-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Require soprano & tenor voices for their choir. Practices every Monday at t te hens ha el r field ce.

Ph 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 Mon 7:30pm, Wesley Church 13th Ave. For more info please visit our website. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Enquiries welcome. Heather 575 9092 Tauranga Creative Fibre From 9:30am 177 Elizabeth St. Learn & share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting.

Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga Rocknroll Club Lessons & social evening of dancing Mondays @ Legion of Frontiersman Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. Ph Malcolm 027 592 7240, or www. taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz

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CARDS 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs.

INDOOR BOWLS Tue. Wed. Sat. 14 Norris St. (behind PaknSave) 12.45pm 1pm Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New Members Welcome.

Yoga Mondays At Arataki Community Center 9:15-10:30am. $10 per class. Breathe, move & release tension. Ph Mel 022 187 1295 *runs Feb 12-April 13 (no class Easter Monday)

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

Tuesday 6 March

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga

Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7:30-9:30pm. Club racquets available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Age Concern Driver Refresher Free Driver Refresher Workshop for Senior Drivers. Mt RSA 544 Maunganui Rd on today. Theory based (no actual driving).

Register on 578 2631.

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting, St Peters Anglican church, 11 Victoria Rd Mt Maunganui 7:30-8:30pm. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Altrusa Womens Service Group Meet 2nd Tuesday for business & 4th Tuesday programme evening. Lots of fun. Contact Denise president.tauranga@altrusa.org www.altrusa.org.nz BOP Linux Users Share & learn about the Linux computer operating system 1st Tues 7-9 pm L J Hooker, Cnr Cameron Rd, 8th Ave. Experts and beginners welcome. $2 Cards Interested in 500? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents.

Ph Chris 572 3834 Cards 500 Mount Senior Citizen, 345 Maunganui Rd, Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:45pm. Ph Garry 576 3033 Fitness League Fun exercise with ei hts ands r r dance.

9:30-10:30am St. Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Inachord Women’s Chorus welcome new members. Multi genre music. 3 weeks free trial. Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Tues 7-9pm. Ph Debbie 021 129 1126 Israeli Dancing 6:30-7:30pm for beginners. Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria, 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Junction Coffee & Chat Junction, a service to support those experiencing mental health issues. Join us for every Tuesday at St James Church, Greerton, 10am-12pm. Ph 543 3010 Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-9am at 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 or visit: http://www. communityofstaidan.com/ Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting, Tues 10:30-11:30am, Downstairs Hall (accessed from rear bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY 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.

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa

Rd at 7pm for 7:30pm start. Wear smooth sole shoes/slippers. New & returning members welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636

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THE WEEKEND SUN Oriana Singers practice every Tuesday 7pm at St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui. Actively recruiting Tenors, Basses. Ph president Terry Fulljames, 021 0266 8684 Otumoetai Tennis Club Midweek adult tennis Tuesdays & Thursdays. 9am10:30am Bellevue Park, Windsor Road.

Beginners welcome. Coaching available.

Ph 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 Pilates Classes 10-11am at Arataki Community Centre. $12 per class. Claudia 021 192 7706 Scrabble Tauranga Scrabble Club 8:50am 3 games $3 Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph 544 8372 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoeti. Tuesdays 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues each month 3:30-6pm. Faye 543 3280 South City Indoor Bowls 7:30pm Club Night. Aggregate Starts 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 All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

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Art In The Afternoon Angela

McKenzie Painter. From 3pm at Education Studio, Tauranga Art Gallery. Cost for Friends of Gallery, gold coin donation.

Visitors $5. Afternoon tea provided.

Belly Dance Classes Teach your body a ne lan ua e ha e un ee fit. in Arabian Spice classes in Tauranga. Call or text 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@ gmail.com look us up on Facebook Bolivia Card Game Every Wednesday 1-4pm Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. Entry $3 includes refreshments.

Beginners welcome. Marie 573 9219 Bowls Indoor Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45pm. For info Ph Ernie & Nancy 575 4650 CAP Money Course CAP money course is a revolutionary FREE money management course that teaches budgeting skills with a simple system that really works. Carlene 021 241 3671 for info Cards Cribbage Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm sharp. Michael Ph 562 0517 Club Mt Indoor Bowls Names in by 6:45 for 7pm start. Ph Val 543 4168 Community Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Road 7–9pm Wednesday’s for a Bible Study on the “Book of Acts”. Ph Julie 552 4068 Community Tai Chi Bethlehem Hall 1pm. All welcome Tutor Trish 021 482 842 communitytaichinz@gmail.com Diabetes Support Group 2-4 pm St Andrews Church, Stewart St, Te Puke.

All welcome.

Fernland Spa Water Exercise 10:4511:45am. Held rain or shine, not during sch l h lida s. ualified instruct r lifeguard. New participants Ph Jennifer 571 1411 Free Law Seminars - Papamoa

Making law more accessible by cutting through the legal jargon. Papamoa Library 5:30-6:30pm. Tonight’s topic, Enduring Powers of Attorney. To register, email library@ tauranga.govt.nz ph 577 7177 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night.

Interclub rules. 7:30pm Healing Rooms 1-3pm Come & experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Above Graced Oppshop, cnr 11Ave, Christopher. No charge. Inquiries 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Kiwi Toasters First, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month, 3 Palm Springs Boulevard Papamoa. 5:30pm-7pm.

Inquiries to Chrissy 027 296 7939

Meditation - Free Classes

Wednesdays 7:30pm in Welcome Bay. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End Stress & be in good health.

Mount Maunganui Lioness Club

Meetings 1st & 3rd Wed of the month.

New members welcome. Meet new friends & enjoy community services & social activities Ph Christine 575 2144 Narcotics Anonymous Working the Steps (closed meeting), Weds 7:309:00pm, Downstairs Hall (accessed from rear bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY National Jazz Festival 2018 28 Mar2 Apr. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info of shows at www.baycourt.co.nz Scottish Country Dancing Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, general dancing 7:30pm. Ph Mary 574 8687 Lynne 021 140 7912 Sea of Faith, Tauranga Religions i nite di isi ns c n icts acr ss the globe. We delve into religions. Join our second Wednesday monthly discussions.

Enquiries Ph 576 1849 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 Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Meets EVERY Wednesday at the Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm 7pm-9:30pm.

Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 562 3757

Tauranga South Garden Club First Wed of month at

Central Baptist Church Hall cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 1:30-3pm. Visitors welcome.

Ph 578 1017

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Improve communication leadership teamwork skills. Join a motivated & enthusiastic group at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@ gmail.com Text 021 044 5654 www. cityearlystart.co.nz Unique Ukulele Group A group of players who meet to share their music at Tauranga RSA. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 1pm. Ph Loma 579 5109

Thursday 8 March

Adoptee Support Tauranga Support Group for Adoptees. We meet every 2nd Thursday at 6pm at the Arataki Community Centre. Ph Scott for details 027 565 6459 Age Concern Driver Refresher Free Driver Refresher Workshop for Senior Drivers. Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd, on Thurs 22nd Mar. Theory based (no actual driving). Register on 578 2631 Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll Dancing, Neon Moon, Rnr Waltz.

Thursdays at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris

St. 7-9:30pm $3 entry includes supper. Gavin 0276 436 222 or Steve 027 277 9569

Bridge Lessons For Beginners

7:15pm Mount Maunganui Bridge Club.

No partner necessary. Great for the brain!

Bren 07 575 2474 or 0272 560 774 www.mount-maunganui.bridge-club.org Coffee & Chat Support Junction: Peer Support & Advocacy Coffee & Chat for people wanting support around mental illness &/or addictions. St James Church, Greerton, 10-12pm. Ph 543 3010 Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Avenue Gospel Centre 10am–12pm every Thurs for Bible Study on “Book of Acts”. Ph Gay 021 2255 981 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 Diabetes Clinic Bongards Pharmacy Greerton, 3rd Thursday each month.

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Embrace Dancing-WCS Every Thurs from 7pm @ QV Cafe (850 Cameron Road). Beginners welcome. No need for partner. $10 per night. Join us for a modern partner dance. Vero 021 191 1601 embrace.dancing@gmail.com

Hanna Somatic Movement Education Gentle, safe, & easy restorative

movement. Monday & Thursdays 5:30pm Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall.

Tuesday & Thursday 9am Scout Hall Moa Park. 027 227 4161 Suds Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance to help with posture & balance, 1st class complimentary. Thurs 10am, central Baptist Church 13th Ave. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Herb Society Meeting At Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave tonight at 7pm. Hear herbalist, Helen Loe discuss the harvesting, drying, processing of herbs.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Toastmasters Promoting communication & leadership. 1st 3rd & 5th Thurs of month at 7:30pm Katikati Community Resource Centre 45 Beach Road, Katikati. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Keynotes Inc. 4 part harmony Women’s Chorus meet Thursday 7pm @ Wesley Church hall 13th Ave. Singing for fun & health. Ph Jacqui 542 1766 Mainly Music-Holy Trinity 9:30-10.

Corner Devonport Rd, 3rd Avenue.

Music & dance for preschoolers & mums, Nans, Carers. $3 per family.

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Meditation - Free Classes Thursdays 7:30pm Bellevue. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End stress, enjoy good health.

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 Narcotics Anonymous Closed Men’s Meeting every Thurs, 7:30-8:30pm, Waipuna Park Hall, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. If using drugs is causing you problems, call 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Coffee & Chat Junction, a service to support those experiencing mental health issues. Join us for every Thursday at Papamoa McDonalds, 1pm2pm. Ph 543 3010 for details

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 Social Rock’n Roll Dancing Neon Moon, Rock’nRoll Waltz. 7-9:30pm at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. Includes Supper. $3 entry.

Gavin 027 643 6222 or Steve 027 277 9569 Square Dancing Fun New dancer class starting soon, details 578 6516 or 577 1100. See us on Facebook, enjoy music, movement, laughter. Frontiersmens’ Hall, Elizabeth St West.

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Learn dancing at a friendly club. Every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave, 7pm-10pm. $2 entry includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Table Tennis Tauranga Table Tennis Memorial Hall QEYC 1-3pm social grades, 3-5pm Junior club, 5-6:45pm junior squad training, 6:45-9 Club Night. Ph Paul Henderson 021 884 021 Tai Chi in the Park Memorial Park next to Mini Golf on 11th Ave. No charge. 9:30am Tauranga Creative Fibre Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm.

Learn and share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. 177 Elizabeth St, Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meets at 7:30pm in club rooms, corner Cross Rd & Mirrielees Rd, Sulphur Point. Ed 543 1108

Zonta Tauranga Womens Organisation Warmly welcomes

other like minded women, meet new friends championing the rights of women & girls in our community, get togethers, dinners/speakers, Suzy 021 266 5044

Friday 9 March

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting,

10am, Tauranga Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd. (Behind SuperLiquour) All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting,

10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, corner 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All welcome .

Ph 0800 229 6757

Age Concern Driver Refresher

Today! Free Driver Refresher Workshop for Senior Drivers. Greerton Senior Citz Hall, 33 Maitland St. Theory based (no actual driving). Register on 578 2631

Cards 500 Senior Citizens Te Puke every Friday 12:45-3pm. Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. New members welcome.

Brian 573 8465

Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Comparative World Religions Tauranga Term 1 classes on the Western belief traditions on Fridays 6-8pm, 16 Feb-6 Apr. More info & registration at www.rdc.org.nz/classes Genealogy Support Group The Library support group meets on the 2nd Friday of the month either at Greerton or Tauranga Library.

Experts available to assist. Register: p 577 7177 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Club night.

Names in by 7:15pm. Start 7:30pm International Womens’ Day Breakfast

Zonta Charity Fundraiser, Speaker M.P. Gorlriz Ghaharaman Humanitarian, Volunteer Advocate Children’s Rights, Breakfast 6:30am-8am at Mount.

Tickets selling fast. Text Suzy 021 266 5044 Junction Board Games Junction, a service to support those experiencing mental health issues. Join us for every Friday at Junction fice . h r details Kelvin Cruickshank Medium Tonight at 7pm. R16. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info at www.baycourt.co.nz Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting, Fri 7:30-8:30pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help: 0800 NA TODAY Piloga Fridays At Arataki Community Centre 10:05-11:20am. Pilates, yoga & relaxation. Ph Mel 022 187 1295 or Claudia 021 192 7706 *runs Feb 16-April 13th Preschool Music @St. Georges A half hour of fun, dance & movement to music, followed by morning tea. St. Georges Church lounge (1 Church Street) 9:30am Fridays termtime. Koha Singers Wanted Ladies Singing Group.

Meet at TePuke Lyceum Club. 10am. Ph Bev 573 4943 Sixteenth Avenue Theatre The Perfect Murder 9-24 Mar 7:30pm. Book Online or iTicket. Dark Comedy of marital woe, drastic solutions & surprising outcomes. A must see!!

Te Puke Toy Library New hours, new location & so much fun.

Come along & check it out. Friday Playgroup & Lego Club Friday afternoon. See Facebook for details.

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travel & tours

2018 WORLD OF WEARABLE Arts -WOW- 30th year extravaganza. A truly breathtaking show, where the most unimaginable pieces come to life before your very eyes.

Leave your world behind over this extraordinary few days away. Strictly limited spaces available. Contact Zealandier Tours today 07 572 4118 or admin@zealandiertours.com “AAA” with Gold Star (Tour 1 – See the South Island Tour at Its Best + Main Highlights, Very Excellent Reviews). - (Tour 2 Lake Waikaremoana + Mahia, Excellent Reviews), (Tour 3 - North Island Train Trip & Te Papa Museum…. Excellent Reviews). (Tour 4 Two night’s stay at Stunning Chateau Tongariro)….Plus much much more….. Door to Door service. Phone HINTERLAND TOURS TEAM: 07 575 8118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. (1) April 16th 5 days; Molesworth & Rainbow Stations & Hanmer Springs.

(2) April 19th 2 days; Awhitu Peninsula & Manukau Heads.

(3) April 24th 4 days; Wallingford Homestead stay, Akitio & Cape Turnagain Station Homes. (4) May 9th 5 days; Rangitikei River Lodges & Gentle Annie. Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & free beautiful colour catalogue: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@ no8tours.co.nz

venues

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting.

Email: bookings@ no1thestrand. co.nz or www. no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

Tina Neville leading the Zumba warm-up.

A record 800 women swam, cycled and ran their way around Mount Maunganui last Sunday as part of the 2018 Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon.

Entrants warmed up with a Zumba class before diving into Pilot Bay under perfectly clear blue skies.

Dee Gillard, KarleighJane Jones, Donnella Wellington, Monique Geraghty, Kathryn Lellman, Christina Whitehead, Kristen Retter and Rochelle Friend.

Event director Miranda Clark.

Daughter and mum team Dee Burnell (mother of four from Hamilton) and Yvonne Shaw (from Fairlie, South Canterbury). They came third in the mother/ daughter category.

The Weekend Sun

40 Paris oak range back by demand!

30+ NZ Made Lounge Suites

Lots of new clocks & mirrors

NEW ARRIVALS IN STORE NOW Lounge Suites - Dining Tables + Chairs - Coffee Tables - Sideboards - Beds - Mirrors & More!

Our new Santana leather Sofa

New iconic HALO pieces just in!

21+ Dining Tables in store!

Rake dining chairs only $89!

New exclusive Rivet collection

Our new arrivals are already flying out the door - call in and see us today!