The Weekend Sun 22 June 2018

22 June 2018, Issue 913

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Many faces p4-5

Steampunk chic

Adult ballet class p7

Donning her red hat p11

It’s a homage to vintage fashion with a modern, sassy twist. And steampunk’s links to 19th century machinery make it a fitting choice for the theme of the 2018 Bay Rodders Winterblast.

Hot rods will be hitting the road en masse on Saturday for the club’s annual mystery run, followed by a steampunk-themed soiree.

The public can get in on the action on Sunday

at the Bay Rodders car show and swap meet at the Spring Street carpark from 9am-2pm.

Read more on page 12.

Photo: Nikki South.

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School to spray and destroy Otumoetai College will blitz a suspicious mushroom patch on its fenceline border. Photo: Nikki South.

A Tauranga high school has reacted swiftly and unequivocally to unconfirmed reports of students harvesting suspicious mushrooms on the banks of a gully bordering the premises.

“We will do what we have to,” Otumoetai College principal Russell Gordon said this week.

“We will spray and destroy.”

A woman messaged The Weekend Sun this week to say she was “bloody horrified and terrified for the kids” when she learned from her daughter that 15-year-old friends at the school had allegedly been picking the mushrooms and taking them to weekend parties.

“She said all the guys are talking about it and one of her friends is doing it – what the hell?” said the school mum, who chose not to be named. All reports are unconfirmed and the student herself had not seen any mushrooms. “But all the talk frightened my daughter,” added the concerned mum. “Mushrooms are not cool.

“Someone could die. It goes without saying that we are concerned,” says Russell. “Now we know mushrooms are growing and the kids may be picking them, we will eradicate them.” No students at the college have presented with unexplained medical episodes. “I checked with the college nurse as soon as I heard,” adds Russell, “and certainly no-one has presented with symptoms that would suggest we have cause for concern.”

As soon as the college was alerted to the reports this week, a property team carried out a couple of sweeps of a 300-metre embankment bordering the college and discovered sixteen mushrooms growing down the

gully. “However, use of the term ‘magic mushroom’ is perhaps misleading,” says Russell. “A botanist in the college science department has examined the mushrooms, and certainly the majority able to be identified were just varieties of ordinary mushrooms.”

Eight species of magic mushroom are known in New Zealand. They can be found growing on animal dung and rotting wood. Some have hallucinogenic properties and it is illegal to cultivate or prepare any magic mushrooms. While all visible mushrooms have been removed, there’s worries about re-generation and the school is preparing for an eradication programme.

“We will spray the area and we will be seen to be spraying,” says Russell. “We plan to put a dye in the spray so that it stands out and it’s apparent we have sprayed. We will erect signs warning that we have sprayed and that it’s potentially dangerous and that we advise caution.” The principal says only a percentage of students use the gully. “But it’s also a bike track, and at the weekend there will be people walking their dogs, so we have to be careful,” he says.

“I am not concerned about our reputation, please do not hear that. But it could be a nuisance we could potentially have to worry about.”

The principal has his property team preparing a schedule for spraying. “It’s a bit difficult spraying in winter as it rains, and you can’t just spray everywhere because there are things we have to protect. But we have to do what we can – we spray and we destroy.”

In the meantime, Russell will be talking to Year 10 and 11 kids at their respective assemblies – the age groups caught up in the unconfirmed reports.

He will be telling them what’s been discovered, the dangers involved and what’s to be done.

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Bay councils consider fuel tax

Three Bay of Plenty councils are among 14 throughout the country considering regional fuel taxes similar to the 11.5 cent per litre tax in Auckland.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council have all been identified as considering introducing the fuel tax.

Unlike Auckland, where the tax kicks in from July, those councils won't be able to enforce a tax until 2021 at the earliest.

Boy whipped up in tornado

A Waikato boy has had a lucky escape after he was swept up into the air by a tornado on his way home from school on Monday.

George Jeffrey, 13, from Matamata Intermediate was walking home from school when he was lifted into the air by the twister.

"I just saw my friend run behind the house and then I just turned around and I just get picked up by the tornado and just thrown backwards," says George.

The ordeal lasted for about 30 seconds before he was dumped into gravel and grazed on one side of his body.

Wrestlers to Youth Olympics

Two young Tauranga wrestlers are packing their bags for the Youth Olympics.

Ella Derry of Tauranga Girls’ College and Te Wharekura o Mauao’s Westerly Ainslie have been selected for the biennial celebration of global sports up-and-comers after taking out their respective divisions at the Oceania Wrestling Championships in May. Ella will contest the 43kg freestyle category in the Buenos Aires games in October, while Westerly will take on the 65kg freestyle competition.

New Zealand Olympic Wrestling Union technical director Iain Adamson believes the Youth Olympics will be an amazing learning experience for the Tauranga athletes, who make up half the New Zealand wrestling team heading to Argentina.

Climbers boost record

As the Anchor AIMS Games gets set to reach new heights, it’s only fitting that the climbers are on board.

A record 10,851 intermediate-aged competitors have entered September’s week-long tournament in Tauranga, coming from more than 320 schools all over New Zealand and the Pacific.

For the first time, rock climbing has been included as one of the 22 sporting codes, with the likes of Tauranga 11-year-olds Mischa Boorman and Kieran Death delighted to be getting their chance to shine.

SunLive Comment of the Week Who needs prisons? Posted by maildrop on the story ‘Gang members allegedly attack van’.

“They just need a hug. Give them a chance. Let the inner nice person out.”

Doughnuts, mince pies, It was a high tea in a hair dressing salon – a hair dressing academy to be precise. There were tiny cakes, cucumber sandwiches and lashings of pink. Pink in the hair, pink in the clothes, pink on the tables. Even the handrails on the entranceway stairs were dripping in pink.

It should have been an occasion to raise a few coins for awareness and education, and to advance the frontiers in early detection, treatment and support for breast cancer.

But it was strangely subdued, because Donna wasn’t there. Donna Waterson, the boss, was having chemo.

Breast cancer is no respecter of time, occasions or people. The insidious disease marched uninvited into the ‘Hair to Train’ salon on March 1 and turned everyone and everything on its ear. Cancer is no respecter of feelings either, and it has stayed a long and unwelcome stay.

“I woke up on March 1 and said: ‘white rabbits’,” says Donna, “but it didn’t work.”

She hoots at the irony, because that was same day she was diagnosed – grade three aggressive. And there was only anger and tears. “I kicked the walls and I punched things, because I was gutted,” she admits.

“I was pissed – really, really pissed.”

Her immediate thought was that she would take her son out of school, travel for a year and then go back to Whangamata.

“Then I would take a pill, and that would be me. I would be out of here.”

But then she found a friend.

A friend that in the beginning left a metallic taste in her mouth, gave her nausea “like morning sickness times five million” and made her burp like a wharfie in a bar.

Before the chemo, she felt like the cancer was eating her, consuming her.

But the chemo stopped that, and she started fighting back.

On March 1, Donna Waterson was one of

“I woke up on March 1 and said: ‘white rabbits’,” says Donna Waterson, “but it didn’t work.”

eight New Zealand women diagnosed with breast cancer that day. Her story is one of 3000 each year – the number of New Zealand women tagged by the rogue gene.

Donna disengages there. “Statistics? I do not want to know,” she says. “My sister told mum they were going to give me some statistics and they weren’t great.

“If it’s 30 per cent then that’s shit, so worry about things you have control over.”

It’s not denial. She’s an upbeat, vivacious and driven business woman living with a demon and won’t be distracted. “I get up, put on my face, put on my wig and go to work. I have a business to run and a mortgage to pay. I can’t just stop.”

On the other hand, the statistics, the patterns and the history can’t be ignored.

Because together they have conspired against Donna, putting her at “high risk”.

Her Aunty died of breast cancer, her sister Joanne has been living with cancer for four

years, and two weeks ago Donna’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.

“I have two different kinds of cancer in my lymph nodes, exactly the same as my sister,” she explains.

“It’s the same boob as my sister, and the same grade as my sister. Identical.”

Now they’re being tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation, which can be passed from either parent and affect the risk of cancers in both men and women. Some women with the gene have had pre-emptive double mastectomies simply for peace of mind.

And this is how a simple community newspaper story about a business – the ‘Hair to Train’ professional hairdressing academy – holding a half-hour, midafternoon fundraising high tea, evolves into a story about one woman’s personal battle with a scourge that claims 600 lives a year.

“I will tell you a funny story,” says Donna. “This will make you laugh.”

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Which Donna today? The many faces of Donna Waterson. Photos: Nikki South No, I don’t think so, it probably won’t make me laugh. Is there anything funny about the big C? “We were all in the car when they rang with mum’s diagnosis. They confirmed it was cancer, grade one.

“We all cheered, fantastic, we were so excited.

“Most people confronted with breast cancer are all ‘oh my God!’ and devastated.”

But with cancer, there are degrees of bad news.

“It was grade one,” says Donna, “so it meant mum doesn’t have to go through chemo. She was operated on last week and they got it all – the margins are clear and she just needs three weeks of radiation.

“We are all so grateful.”

I share their relief, their delight. But I still don’t think I will ever laugh at cancer.

“You can’t sit around bemoaning the fact,” she says.

“We would all start crying if we did, and we probably wouldn’t stop. We just put on our lipstick, put on a smile and off we go.”

When The Weekend Sun meets Donna at the academy, she’s holding court in a sophisticated and elegant smoky pink head scarf. The long and wavy tresses have gone – a cruel blow to someone in the hair industry. “I get hair envy now, but you just have to go with it.” But she does have a tip. “First thing, get your eyebrows tattooed,” she says, amidst more hooting. “It is honestly the best thing I ever did.

“I looked haunted – I looked like I had cancer.

“But eyebrows are such a defining part of your

face and when you lose your hair, you end up with a big nothing.” So her advice is get the eyebrows tattooed and then deal with all the emotional issues and everything else. Now that’s a marginally funny C story. And there’s also an upside.

“It’s changed my life for the better,” she says.

Because of her workload, she didn’t believe she had many friends. “But when I put progress reports on Messenger, I ended up with all these girlfriends – people I had forgotten about.”

Those people included a woman she trained with 30 years ago. Now they’re in touch every day.

“I go to movies, I go to lunch, and instead of making excuses, I make time.” There’s more of an investment in her wider family.

And then there’s Jo. “She’s doing all my chemos with me because I did all of hers with her,” explains Donna.

Down the track there’s a mastectomy in September.

“And a tummy tuck,” she says, “which is handy – an added bonus. It means I can carry on eating mince pies and doughnuts.

“They take fat off my tummy and rebuild my boob before six weeks’ radiation.”

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Kiwifruit industry paints positive picture “A great host and a great boss,” reads the hand-written note of gratitude from Vlad – a Ukrainian on a New Zealand kiwifruit picking experience. “You created an awesome place for people to work and live together. Thanks for the experience.”

This is just one of a dozen similar heartfelt messages in a card of appreciation from backpacking pickers to Te Puke kiwifruit contractors Di and Bryan Leach. More significantly, it’s a vote of approval for an industry which has come under fire for allegedly exploiting its workers.

“I appreciate everything you have done for us,” says Yannik from Germany. “You have been such lovely employers,” adds Laura from Canada, while Heiko and Doreen say: “We’ll never forget”.

Di Leach shared these personal endorsements in response to The Weekend Sun story which was an indictment of the way some labour teams have been treated by the kiwifruit industry.

Lousy pay rates, seasonality and inconsistent hours, weather dependency, poor communication and greedy employers were some of the grievances put forward by disgruntled workers.

“Kiwifruit picking – why on earth would you?” said one veteran picker and pruner. “Don’t be tricked into joining the circus or you’ll get trapped in a life of poverty and broken promises. You have been warned.”

But there was no warning required about Di Leach’s operation, who says her team is valued. “We need staff as much as they need income,” says Di. “Like anything in life, you get what

you give.” And as one harvest finishes, the industry looks to the next.

“We need a positive reputation to attract more labour next season,” says Di, because they were short of 1200 workers to pull in this season’s bumper crop. “Please consider the many good guys out there,” Di asks The Weekend Sun. She hoped the negative story on the kiwifruit industry, and especially its bad employers, would help improve working conditions across the industry.

It was a negative story, but not one without merit. Even the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc – the voice of the growers – acknowledged the problems. “We’re aware some of the employers in the industry haven’t been respecting their employees as much as they should be,” NZKGI’s Nikki Johnson told The Weekend Sun. To fix it, NZKGI has this year introduced a compulsory compliance programme which requires all labour contractors in the kiwifruit industry to be registered and audited for compliance.

But by far the majority of online responses to The Weekend Sun story was sympathetic to Mike Pratt – the veteran kiwifruit worker leading the charge for pickers and pruners.

One commenter said from his contact with all of the “visa people”, the international backpacking labour force could afford to be selective about the work they took because of the availability of jobs.

“Blueberries, cherries and apples pay more,” he said. “We don’t want to do kiwifruit. It’s too hard for too little pay.” He said they come and work in the kiwifruit orchards hoping to party the night away.

“But no, they sleep exhausted.”

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Proving you’re never too old to be a ballerina Peti Tuanau, 6, calls her Nana Gaye. To 65-yearold Rose Theobald she is simply Gaye. To both she is a teacher of an artistic dance form of which age is no barrier to participating.

Katikati’s Gaye Hemsley has been teaching ballet since she was in her early teens, and has recently started an adult ballet class for “teenagers to senagers”.

About eight ladies have joined the class so far - mainly senagers.

Gaye says a few have done

ballet before but most have come along to help strengthen their balance and posture.

“I keep it to what I think they are capable of doing,” she says.

“They’re all so happy about it and such a lovely class to take.

“They’re so attentive – I wish my children’s classes had been like that.”

Gaye’s mother was a ballroom dancing teacher in Auckland, and thought nine-year-old Gaye

might like to try the ballet class jazz and tap. next door. “She wisely took me “I’ve slowed down on the children’s to a professional ballet – Ballet classes,” says Gaye, “so my only Rambert – and I fell in love regular class now is the adult class. with it from the moment the “I need to find more time to write curtain opened.” my memoir.”

Recognising she was never going Anna Gadsby, an “in-betweenager”, to be a ballerina herself – “I had has added Gaye’s ballet class to her rather a stiff body, but a dancer’s regime of ballroom dancing, exercise mind,” – Gaye began teaching classes and yoga. the children of her mother’s “It’s something I’ve always wanted ballroom dancing students. to learn,” says Anna. “I think I went Gaye moved to Katikati 12 to a couple of classes as a little girl but years ago with no intention of never kept going.” starting a dance school,Aluminium And Awning is she enjoying it? “Yes, but you Specialists but after finding there was no children’s dance teacher in town she began teaching ballet, Powdercoated Aluminium Construction

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have to concentrate. Unless you’ve done it before it doesn’t come easy.

“It’s challenging.”

Rose Theobald took ballet classes until the age of 23, abandoning them when children and family responsibilities took precedence.

But she has always loved to dance.

Hyperthyroidism in recent years has seen her lose muscle tone and she saw the ballet class as a way to help fix that and return to her first love.

“I just love to dance,” says Rose.

“Once a ballerina, always a ballerina.”

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Spotlight on local theatre Part Two Last week The Weekend Sun shone the spotlight on three of our long-established theatres, each with their own fixed abode.

This week we look at some of the area’s newer theatre groups, who are making use of other locations around the city – both inside and outside.

Enter stage right

Late last year, Stage Right Trust burst onto the scene with a pitch-perfect production of ‘Blood Brothers’. Trustee and co-founder of Stage Right, Toni Henderson, says they brought the show together in six weeks of intense rehearsals, mostly in her lounge.

“It was a handpicked, high-calibre cast that allowed us to do that,” she says. Unlike other theatre groups, Stage Right doesn’t have a building they own/rent, in which they can put on shows.

Instead, they have the flexibility to pick a new space each time, depending on the show.

“We look at each production and determine what the best venue is.”

Baycourt is a favourite, Twice as Good she says, for its Productions artistic professionalism. director Suzy Sampson, In September, Stage right, at Te Puna Quarry Right will be presenting with actors David Simes ‘Shrek: The Musical’ in and Loreto Rojas. the main theatre.

It’s a big production for the fledgling company, but Toni says they are well-prepared.

“It’s the New Zealand premiere of this musical, so we can’t borrow costumes or props from a previous show. However, we’re very fortunate to have the support of experienced performers, crew, and technicians, so it’s not as if we’re starting from scratch.” Although their first two shows are musicals, Toni says in the future they may do non-musical shows, as well as hosting workshops for actors.

Summer Shakespeare

Auckland’s Pop-Up Globe Theatre has been staging Shakespeare for a few years now, but Tauranga also has its own Shakespeare show over the summer period. Summer Shakespeare Tauranga was formed in 2015 by new arrivals to Tauranga Nadine Vyvyan and Pascal Tibbits, along with local acting stalwarts Dylan Frewin and Gin Mabey.

Their first show was ‘Twelfth Night’, directed by Dylan and performed outside on the green at the Historic Village (where the new TECT community hub is being built). “We put a lot of effort into getting ‘Twelfth Night’ off the ground, and were

fortunate to receive community funding from the council,” says Nadine. “We used a shipping container as a storage area, and our green room was a marquee.

“It was a real adventure in that first season, and a magical experience for the audience, watching a show under the stars.” Two subsequent productions – ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ – have been staged on the cobbles at the Village Radio end, with the historic buildings providing a fantastic backdrop. “It’s something we want to be a fixture on the local arts calendar,” says Nadine.

Auditions for this summer’s show, ‘The Merchant of Venice’, will be held in spring, with actors of all ages and experience levels encouraged to get involved.”

To get involved with these local theatre groups, email the addresses below: Stage Right Trust: stagerighttrust@gmail.com Summer Shakespeare Tauranga: nadinevyvyan@gmail.com Twice as Good Productions: info@twiceasgoodproductions.com Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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“The cast and crew were very multicultural,” says artistic director Suzy Sampson. “We had actors from the UK, France, Argentina, Chile and India as well as locals and students from various colleges in the Bay. “The experience was a great learning opportunity for all – some of the young actors went on to participate in the Young Shakespeare Company and travelled to the Globe in London to perform.”

This year the company shifted location and swapped Shakespeare for a more recent satirist, performing Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ on the lawn at The Elms.

“We’re definitely planning on doing another open air theatre production there next summer, after the enthusiastic response we received,” says Suzy.

As with all local theatre, Suzy says it’s funding that presents the biggest obstacle to putting on shows.

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Japanese ‘Caldina’ looking for love in the Kiwi cul-de-sac. Photo: Nikki South.

The wiles and ways of Caldina She’s an orphan – unloved, abandoned.

Given name Caldina, family name Toyota.

Age – indeterminate – born Nagoya sometime between 1992 and 2007 when production ended.

But she does have a number – CKY579.

About two-and-a-half months ago someone drove Caldina into a 60-minute angle carpark in the cul-de-sac at the bottom end of The Strand, near Dive Crescent. An unremarkable event at the time. No-one took much, if any, notice.

The driver got out of the station wagon, walked away, never looked back, never came back.

The parking enforcement officer did come back, time and time again. He used the front offside tyre as a blackboard and a slew of offence notices were tucked under the windscreen wiper.

Then nothing. Caldina just sat there. People started talking about her and people started grumbling about her. City council officers would drive into the cul-desac on odd occasions, stare at Caldina and scribble some notes. They would go. Caldina would stay.

The Weekend Sun went to the Tauranga City Council. When is a car deemed abandoned? When will it be removed? Will the owner be accountable for all the parking infringement notices? Do you know who the owner is and where they are? Was it stolen?

These questions and more.

Back comes the council. Yes, they are aware of the vehicle. And they can only treat a car as ‘abandoned’ once both the WOF and registration have expired.

The registration has expired and it has disappeared.

The WOF’s not due until September. The TCC says bylaw officers have visited the car several times, but no-one has been at the vehicle. Sorry Weekend Sun – not much more to tell you about this one.

But people have been at the vehicle. Caldina has been receiving visitors, generally behind the curtain of darkness and sometimes they have even been staying overnight. During the rain storms and cold recently it’s understood our homeless folk broke the passenger front window and took comfort. They moved in – Toyota Caldina became Motel Caldina.

And the crap the homeless couldn’t pack into Caldina was cast out onto the street. Suddenly the abandoned car issue became a homeless issue and an indiscriminate rubbish disposal issue.

Because right beside the unofficially abandoned car was an abandoned life – a homeless person living in a tent, next to a train track where thousands of tonnes of commerce thunders by every half hour, and right next to a diesel generator.

Hardly a prime freedom camping site. And worse, that destitute soul did not keep a tidy campsite.

Did Caldina live happily ever after? Her loves and life in full at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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The ladies in red I may be lacking in laugh lines and life experiences, but for one night I got to experience what it was like being the ripe old age of 50.

The Welcome Babe Hatters celebrating at the Tauranga Citizens Club. Photo: Sharnae Hope.

The Red Hat Society is an international group for women created to connect like-minded women, make new friends and enrich lives through the power of fun, friendship and fellowship.

Almost 20 years ago the first red hat was gifted to a friend on her 50th birthday to say ‘being fifty could be the start of something magical’.

From then on, women have been parading the streets in their radical red hats and purple garments in Australia and New Zealand.

One of three Tauranga Red Hatter groups, the Welcome Babe Red Hatters, invited The Weekend Sun to one of their regular dinner parties - this time at the Tauranga Citizens Club. But first I had to look the part.

Rosemary Sloman, also known as Lady Sultana Rose (her ‘Red Hat’ name), dressed me in an array of purple and red.

I was a real eye sore in a crowd and for good reason - I was the youngest in the room.

“You’re very special,” says Rosemary. “Normally a woman younger than 50 is classed as a ‘Lady in Waiting’ and wears pink and lilac until they are 50.

“Then we have a big party to celebrate them becoming a Red Hatter. Today, though, you get to be one of us.”

The Welcome Babe Hatters group have been growing, with almost 30 members attending their events.

Colleen Percy, also known as Queen Likky Cooky Pot, started up the group five years ago after she left a Red

The Weekend Sun journalist Sharnae Hope and ‘Queen Likky Cooky Pot’.

Hatter group in Taupo to come to Tauranga.

“I tried to join the other groups, but the clubs were full at the time and had no space for me and two of my friends,” says Queen Likky Cooky Pot. “So I started up my own group and it’s grown from there.”

Lady Sultana Rose says becoming a Red Hatter is almost like being knighted. The president of the club, Queen Likky Cooky Pot will place an object backwards and forwards on the women’s shoulder and bestow her with a Red Hat name that relates to her personality.

“It’s not as serious as it sounds,” says Lady Sultana Rose. “It’s all about having fun and being proud of turning 50.

“We have a couple of women who are ladies in waiting and Red Hatters from the ages of 50 all the way up to 83.

“We’re like a family. It gives women a chance to talk about the grimes of the day, develop new friendships and have a little bit Sharnae Hope of cheeky fun.”

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Puzzle piece for zero carbon Last weekend I took my annual trip over to Field Days. Amongst the 10,000 steps around Mystery Creek it was awesome to see the many and varied products that our little part of the world produces.

What was also great to see is the way in which the agriculture sector is moving towards environmental sustainability on the farm, while actively promoting mental health wellness for those working on it.

The government is currently undertaking consultation on the Zero Carbon Act, and an important piece of this puzzle is the agriculture industry.

We are looking at a 30-year transition period, but making changes with industry and providing a just transition sets New Zealand up for opportunities to create a hugely powerful brand in the international market.

It’s an opportunity for New Zealand’s primary produce as the government looks to transition the country to a low carbon economy.

Hot rodders having a blast

Hot rods and steampunk make for a heady mix and it’s all coming to Tauranga this weekend for the Bay Rodders annual Winterblast.

The event gets underway in Mount Maunganui tonight with a meet and greet in the clubrooms followed by a mystery run at 10am tomorrow to an undisclosed Western Bay of Plenty destination.

Between 40 and 50 cars are expected to hit the road, with participants tasked with answering questions about various landmarks along the way to be in to win prizes. The social side of the event winds up on Saturday night with a steampunk theme dinner and prizegiving at the Hotel Armitage.

Glenna Bueno will be attending Winterblast this year in her 1933 metallic green Ford Coupe.

She has owned hot rods for a number of years, and attended many Winterblast events, but this is her first year as a fully-fledged member of Bay Rodders and she has gone all out on the steampunk theme.

Her gorgeous Victorian-era gown was imported

The Weekend Sun Glenna Bueno and her 1933 Ford Coupe will be getting into the spirit of the steampunk theme at this year’s Bay Rodders Winterblast.

Photo: Nikki South.

from the USA and she has added her own touches to it, including fabric roses and lace. She has made her own matching hat, upcycled a pair of old boots and added jewellery in keeping with the steampunk theme, including a stopwatch and teapot ring.

“There’s going to be such a variety of steampunk, from mechanical to Victorian. The club always goes way out with dressing up. I love it.” says Glenna.

The public can get in on the action on Sunday with a car show and swap meet in the Spring Street carpark building in Durham Street from 9am-2pm.

On display will be hot rods, muscle cars, street machines, classic cars, vintage cars, motorcycles and race cars.

Entry is $5 for adults, $12 for a family and under 12s attend free. There will be a prize draw for entrants at 1.30pm and swappers pay $5 per carpark.

Bay Rodders vice-president Keith Sawyer says the show, which has been running for about 20 years, is a great day out for the family and anyone with a love of hot rods, street machines and classic cars.

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Closing the generation gap They’re called the ‘book end generations’ – toddlers and the elderly – and they rarely ever meet.

minded friends and their children.

The ‘Mums and Bubs’ visit Bethlehem Views every second Friday, bringing with them their favourite toys and books. The children But at Bethlehem play, the mums chat, Views retirement home and the retirement in Tauranga, the home residents older and younger can either opt generations meet to sit back and once a fortnight. soak up the And they love it. atmosphere, Studies have found join in the that interactive playtime fun or programmes with even enjoy cuddles preschool children with the babies. bring greater smiles May Cameron, 93, and conversation to enjoys cuddles with older adults.

Vanessa’s nine-week-old Diversional therapist Sue Ball Irene Earp enjoys baby Hazel, calling her put out a shout on Facebook a cuddle with “our baby” and gently about 18 months ago to see Madison Mattock. running her fingers if there were any mums who through the baby’s fine would be interested in bringing head of hair. their children in for regular visits.

“She’s got more hair than most of the Vanessa Howell was looking for an men here,” she jokes. alternative to the traditional coffee She has watched Hazel’s older brother group and rounded up a group of like-

There were two protests directed at council last week - one on the decision not to make The Mall at Pilot Bay a one-way street and the other directed at a proposed begging and homeless bylaw.

Council was presented with a oneway proposal by the cycle lobby that was supposed to significantly increase carparks by creating angle parking alongside a new cycleway.

Councillors jumped at the prospect of more parking at the most popular attraction in our community.

However, when the details were worked through it turned out we’d actually lose a carpark! This, and the congestion the closure of one-lane would force onto an already busy road and difficulties in parking at the boat ramp, meant the Transport Committee pulled the pin on the trial.

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“Forest was crawling when we first started coming, so they have seen him progress to walking,” says Vanessa.

“Everyone gets to know the kids and see them grow.

“I think they just enjoy watching them.”

Vanessa says a few of the residents will offer parenting advice, and many will share stories about their own parenting experiences.

“I love hearing their stories.”

Mum Amanda Ferrari also enjoys bringing her children, Lucas, nearly 2, and Madison, seven months, along to Bethlehem Views each fortnight.

The children’s grandparents live in Canada and her husband works away at sea, so the social interaction with the residents and other mums and bubs is very welcome.

Sue says the sessions are “a great success” and allow residents to reminisce about raising their own children as well as continuing to be part of the community.

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LAUNCH 1: Today June 22

How? Three sub-orbital helium balloons will be deployed 30km into the stratosphere to explore the near-space environment and gather scientific data to compare with other flights already conducted around the world.

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Local climbers leap to nationals Mount Maunganui Infinity Climbing group preparing for the competition at Rocktopia.

It’s more than having fun and climbing up a wall. And it’s certainly more than mere child’s play.

They scale the wall akin to a superhero, clinging on for dear life by the tips of their fingers, and they’re racing to do it the fastest.

Mount Maunganui Infinity Climbing club will see many local climbers problem-solving their way through a range of obstacles this weekend to gain national ranking points in the Climbing NZ national cup competition.

Rob Moore from Infinity Climbing says climbing is divided into three categories: speed, lead and boulder.

In this competition the focus will be bouldering which is a disciplined form of climbing where a lot of power and strength is required.

“All climbing is done without ropes, and climbers go to a maximum of 5m high and climb over big crash mats,” says Rob.

“The climbing is spectacular to watch and has climbers jumping through the air and trying to catch holds a lot of the time.”

Rob says climbing is a sport for problem-solvers.

The strength part can be trained easily, but the mental part is something not everyone has.

“Basically you have to be able to problemsolve your way up a competition climb all the way, keeping your focus and remaining cool under pressure.

“It’s a great sport because the team environment is so supportive, yet when you are on the wall it’s only you versus the climb.”

The competition will start on Saturday, June 23 at 9am with qualifying rounds for senior and open competitors and finals for this age group at 6.45pm.

Other youth categories from U20 -U12 will be competing from June 23-24. Members of the public are welcome to come and watch at Rocktopia, 9 Triton Ave, Mount Maunganui.

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Sweeping support It wasn’t just the wind, it was the waves, and “I was thrown into this major disaster zone where I had to drag they came down hard.

After Tacloban had been hit by Typhoon Haiyan, Julie McGowan was one of many who helped rebuild the community.

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“It changed my life that first trip, and after that week, from what I saw, I came back a completely different person.”

The Tauranga artist, who at the time lost her job, decided to fly across the world to give back to a third world country.

“The first time I went I was meant to go a Chinese orphanage,” explains Julie, “but it all fell through and I ended up with $2000 that I had raised for a ticket that I didn’t know what to do with anymore.

“I contacted the Ruel Foundation and they have an orphanage in Mindoro in the Philippines, so I ended up going there for six weeks.”

Julie McGowan at one of the orphanages in Mindoro.

While she was there she painted two murals and worked with the kids, doing eight-hour shifts at the hospital.

From that moment Julie was hooked.

She fundraised once again a few months later to go over for two weeks with her husband.

And now she is fundraising for her third trip.

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Environmental Hui to draw conservation enthusiasts Wellington Environmentalist of the Year 2017, Kelvin Hastie, and Waikato University’s Dr Carolyn King are the keynote drawcards at this year’s Regional Environment Network Hui. The hui, this Saturday at The Orchard in Te Puke, is jointly coordinated by Envirohub and New Zealand Landcare Trust, with the aim of sharing knowledge and innovative ideas with people volunteering and working on conservation projects.

Engaging communities of backyard rat trappers into predator control projects in reserve areas will be the focus of Kelvin’s presentation, while Dr King will be sharing

her research on what history can teach us when it comes to working towards Predator Free 2050.

The hui will also feature workshops on social enterprise, environmental education programmes, weed control, health and safety and more.

Staff from Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Department of Conservation, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Bay Conservation Alliance will be contributing, alongside businesses involved with supporting conservation groups.

New Zealand Landcare Trust BOP Regional Coordinator Janie Stevenson says the Bay of Plenty already has over 60 environmental care groups, and that number is climbing fast.

“This Hui will be a great Kelvin Hastie – opportunity for these groups Predator Free Crofton to gain new ideas and Downs Coordinator share their tried and true and Wellington techniques with others,” Environmentalist of says Janie. the Year 2017 “Demonstrations of exciting new technology will be an additional highlight.

“The newly-imported Hot Grass electric weed control machine and the Mink Police wifi-connected trapping devices will be of particular is this Saturday at The Orchard in Te Puke, interest to those looking at new innovations from 9.30am-3.00pm. Tickets are $10, which that are currently being used internationally.” includes morning tea and lunch. To register The Regional Environment Network Hui for the event, email: admin@envirohub.org.nz

Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Legislation Last week saw the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Legislation move a step closer to being implemented, with the Committee of the Whole House stage passing unopposed.

What this very important new law will do is ensure all multi-national organisations that are using New Zealand as a trading post, pay their fair share of tax.

Many of these international

companies use loop-holes in the law to minimise and, in many cases, remove themselves from paying tax in New Zealand.

This is a very serious and real problem for two reasons.

The first is a loss of revenue potential for the government, which is then passed onto New Zealand tax payers to make up the difference.

This loss in revenue potential is estimated conservatively at $275 million per annum, but some economists believe it is a much higher amount and runs into the billions.

With the country currently

needing some serious investment into infrastructure and services, this revenue deficit (particularly in the transport sector) is passed onto Kiwis to make up the shortfall.

The second serious issue arising from multi-nationals not paying their fair share of tax hits Kiwi companies not on a level playing field with our international counterparts.

Not paying tax gives a

huge advantage to overseas companies, enabling them to spend more money on research and development, marketing, systems, procedures and human resourcing, which disenfranchises New Zealand-owned companies and has a direct impact on their volumes and profitability.

New Zealand First and this coalition government are prioritising this new law to get it implemented as soon as practically possible for the benefit of all New Zealanders and New Zealand companies.

Save up to $620 on your rates Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, as they say.

It’s a chance to save up to $620 – a rebate on the rates bill for 2017/18.

Tauranga homeowners on a low annual income of approximately $30,000 gross could be eligible for a rates refund of up to $620 from central government.

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Go to: alpha.ratesrebates.services.govt.nz to find out if you’re eligible and apply online.

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Tuneful Trees in Greerton Village The theme for Greerton Village Community Yarn Bombing 2018, which will soon be installed in Greerton Village with creative yarn art, is ‘Depict your Favourite Song’.

This year’s yarn bombers were given the challenge to create a sleeve for a tree that depicts their favourite song.

With over 45 yarn-bombed trees depicting songs from ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ to ‘Purple Rain’ and ‘Puppy Love’ to an ‘Octopuses Garden’, this year’s yarn bombing is set to be a spectacular display.

The trees will not only brighten up Greerton Village over winter, but will also celebrate the notfor-profit organisations in our community, as the yarn bombers dedicate their work to their favourite organisation.

Thanks to a kind donation of $2000 from Leigh Crockford of Crockford Real Estate Greerton, this year you can vote for your favourite yarn bombed tree by finding us on Facebook at: www.fb.com/ GreertonVillageCommunity YarnBombing Simply like and follow our page and vote for your favourite tree by placing the number of the tree in the comments and sharing.

Voting starts on June 28 and finishes on the August 30.

Winners will be notified by September 3.

The yarn-bombed tree with the most votes will receive $1000 for their non-profit organisation and $500 for the yarn bombers.

Voters will also have the chance to win one of five spot prizes of $50 for themselves and $50 for the non-profit organisation of the tree they vote for, plus other spot prizes.

Jayne Popham created these pieces depicting the song ‘Sir Duke’ and supporting The Blind Association.

A dragon will be hanging out in Greerton trees Puff the Magic Dragon is taking up residence amongst the branches of a village tree in Greerton this week. A talented ceramic and mixed media sculptor, artist Wendy Pedersen has created the dragon from knitted wool in purples, greens and blues.

The art work is one of 30 pieces being created by local artists and knitters as part of the popular annual yarn bombing event held during the middle of winter.

Supported by Crockford Real Estate and The Greerton Village Community Association, the 2018 Greerton Village yarn bombing has as its theme ‘Depict your Favourite Song’.

Wendy, who has completed a Diploma in Art at the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, is a professional artist, working from her studio at The Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga’s Historic Village.

Her multi-media work includes recycled materials, acrylic painting, ink drawing and textile art.

Of Ngati Maniapoto and English descent, her work reflects a contemporary Maori influence in design.

The creative yarn bombing display not only brightens up Greerton Village, but also helps build awareness of the myriad of services that support people within the Tauranga community.

Each artist, knitted art piece and tree supports a specific local charity.

Wendy’s dragon’s tree is located outside

Greerton Library, opposite Greerton Village School, on Chadwick Road, and supports The Incubator Creative Hub.

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Something for everyone; a shopping paradise Step out in great shoes

You want to walk in shoes that make you feel like you, and Memories Shoes in the heart of Bethlehem town centre shopping hub can help.

They stock affordable, reputable brands such as Skechers, Rieker, Hush Puppies, Bresley, Cassini and more.

Women’s winter shoe fashion has muchloved black, plain or with pops of metallic, fun floral or interesting textures.

Navy has long been a favourite colour choice, and Memories Shoes has plenty of styles to choose from.

Men are well catered for with Skechers in slip-on or lace up styles in a variety of colours, and plenty of dress shoes in the Hush Puppies, Julius Marlow, Bata, Rieker and Wild Rhino ranges.

Go for a natural look this winter

If you’re looking for a stylish, natural look for your hair this winter, go and see the team at Vivo Hair and Beauty in Bethlehem town centre.

The award-winning team specialises in colour correction and balayage, the latest technique for highlighting hair designed to create a graduated, natural-looking effect.

Salon manager Chrissy de Mey says the Vivo team is passionate about hair and staff are constantly upskilling to keep up-to-date with the latest style trends.

Vivo Hair and Beauty offers a warm, friendly environment and a thorough consultation for all clients.

“We welcome people bringing in pictures of the look they’d like to achieve,” says Chrissy.

Getting back your glow

Winter is the time for IPL - intense pulsed light - rejuvenation to enhance the skin and give it that vibrant glow again.

IPL stimulates the collagen and elastin in the skin, giving a smoother and anti-aging effect.

It also helps to normalise skin colour by reducing redness, small capillaries and pigment areas on the skin.

The treatments are about half-anhour long and you are able to go back to work afterwards.

Body Treatments in Bethlehem currently has an introductory offer of two for the price of one.

For more information and to book, visit: www.body-treatments.co.nz

De-stress with a Thai massage

Relax back into the week with a warm welcome and a world-class massage at Bethlehem Thai Touch.

Thai Touch offers an island of time where you can escape both the physical and mental effects of stress.

With regular visits, each client can become their best self with Thai traditional, herbal, foot, neck and shoulder, pregnancy, post-natal and senior massages.

Enjoy the quiet, tranquil privacy of Thai Touch massage rooms or hand-pick from a great team of therapists.

“Our staff bring the smiling, hospitable and respectful Thai culture to every client,” says Nigel Banks from Thai Touch.

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Bring comfort to those aches and pains

The team at Total Rehab Physiotherapy are great at sorting out your aches and pains, from sports and general injuries to existing problems.

Situated within the Bethlehem Medical Centre complex, Total Rehab Physiotherapy work closely with GPs and other health professionals in the area to ensure the best available care.

“Our original clinic in Bethlehem has been serving the community for over 20 years,” says Chris Butler from Total Rehab Physiotherapy.

“Our new clinic in Brookfield, situated at the bottom of Millers Road hill, includes our large exercise studio used for pilates classes and specialised physiotherapy rehabilitation.”

Whichever site you choose, our experienced team are able to address all of your health and fitness needs.

Community news at its best

If you need an extra copy of The Weekend Sun we have a few stands scattered around the Bay of Plenty, including a stand in the heart of Bethlehem, at Patrick’s Pies.

There are also stands at Papamoa Plaza, Papamoa Library, Kiwiana and Mt RSA at The Mount, Pak ‘n Save on Cameron Road, Goddard’s Arcade on Devonport Road, Pak ‘n Save The Lakes, Four Square the Lakes, and, of course, the SunMedia Offices at No. 1 The Strand.

The Weekend Sun sets itself apart with bright, bold and brash editorial with outstanding advertising and graphic design. Pick up a copy today to hear what’s happening in the beautiful Bay.

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with anything you could want in Bethlehem Far more than wedding wear

After Hours is not your average fashion store.

In Bethlehem town centre lies this highconcept boutique with a cosmopolitan edge.

Showcasing international labels such as Joseph Ribkoff, Anthea Crawford and Frank Lyman alongside local designers like Jane Daniels, this is a destination store worth the journey.

While After Hours boasts an impressive range of mother of the bride and groom attire, its appeal extends far beyond just wedding wear.

Their range also includes an extensive range of black tie and cocktail wear, racewear, designer wear, resort wear and everyday essentials.

From a floor-length sequined gown to the perfect summery dress to bundle into your suitcase, After Hours has you sorted.

Bonding with your pet

VetCare Bethlehem started from humble beginnings back in 1995, servicing the area with one vet and nurse.

Now, 23 years on, VetCare Bethlehem has seven dedicated small animal veterinarians and 12 qualified veterinary nurses, who can quickly and efficiently get to the root cause of your pet’s problem.

“With seven vets comes a wide range of special interest areas covering surgery, skin dermatology, bone repair, ultrasound, digital x-ray, on-site full blood analysers, dentistry, chemotherapy and many more,” says owner Nick Sygrove from Vetcare Tauranga.

“We are here to promote the bond you have with your special pet, and only promote and endorse treatments we’d use on our own pets.”

A focused approach

Bethlehem Eye Care focuses on personal care and a friendly modern approach to both eyecare and eyewear.

With more than 15 years of experience providing satisfaction to their clients, Bethlehem Eye Care have a range of services from OCT retinal scanning to contact lens fitting, while prescription sunglasses have increased in popularity and are more comprehensive than ever.

“As a well-established practice, we have an excellent understanding of the needs of our clientele and provide personalised, comprehensive eyecare,” says Bethlehem Eye Care optometrist Stu Willats.

Contact Bethlehem Eye Care on: 07 579 2972 or visit the team in Bethlehem Town Centre at 19 Bethlehem Road.

A complete law solution

Seaview Law in Bethlehem is a small firm with a vast range of expertise in property law and more, with all the key transactions at a fraction of the fee some of the larger firms are charging.

Seaview law can assist with residential and business sales and purchases, refinancing, new builds, commercial leases and court matters.

Seaview law aims to give very clear advice, tailored to the client’s individual and business needs. To give clients a complete solution, the firm has a qualified mortgage advisor and court counsel.

See their first-home buyers’ package or inquire about their competitive rates online: www.seaviewlaw.co.nz

Welcoming, vibrant and convenient

With Kmart, Countdown and over 50 speciality stores, you will find everyday shopping and services, fashion and footwear, homewares and gifts, health and beauty, travel and dining options to satisfy every appetite.

Open seven days a week, and with more than 1000 free car parking spaces, Bethlehem town centre is a convenient shopping destination for all your needs.

Do you want to be the first to hear about upcoming promotions and events? Register at www.shopbethlehem.co.nz or follow ‘shopbethlehem’ on Facebook.

And don’t forget to enter the ‘win free groceries for a year’ promotion, with every purchase of $40 or more, for your chance to win a prize that is valued at $13,000!

Learning to explore and question

Bethlehem Community Pre-School offers a safe, happy, well-resourced and family-focused centre.

Their highly motivated teachers are passionate about children and are committed to giving your child a great educational start.

The programme at Bethlehem Community Pre-School reflects the childrens’ interests.

The team encourages children to explore, question and to develop a life-long love of learning. Bethlehem Community Pre-School is a sessional pre-school for two-to-five-year-olds, and participate in 20 hours ECE. If you would like to find out more, feel free to pop in for a visit, or go to: www.bethlehemcommunitypreschool.co.nz

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Portugal’s more than bones and beaches If you’re any good at charades or Pictionary, it might be a good idea to brush up on these skills before heading off on an overseas holiday.

In Portugal, for example, only about 30 per cent of the population can speak and understand English.

My husband and I discovered this when the water pump in our camper van blew and we needed to find a new one.

Our knight in shining armour came in the form of a taxi driver with a passion for rugby and our beloved All Blacks.

With much waving of hands and a few simple sketches, he took us to a small parts shop in the centre of Lisbon, ordered the part, send us away for a coffee while it was sourced from across town, and returned us to the campground with the water pump and an overwhelming appreciation for his hospitality.

Portugal may not be on many people’s to-do list, but it offers plenty of beautiful scenery, beaches, history and architecture and, of course, it’s famous national drink - port.

We entered the country from the north-west into the Peneda-Geres National Park after a week of partying at the Sanfermines Festival in Pamplona, Spain, famous for its Running of the Bulls.

It was a Sunday and the park was full of families picnicking, so we found ourselves in the middle of a traffic jam.

It was nice to get back to nature and suck in some fresh air after the crowds at Pamplona, and we spent the next few days indulging in activities such as horse riding and kayaking.

From there we headed to Braga to visit the hilltop Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, the present version of which was built in 1722. It features six chapels, each decorated with terracotta sculptures depicting the Passion of Christ, and is dominated by a huge stairway with almost 600 steps.

The good news is you can skip the stairway and take a funicular, or elevator, up the hill.

Porto was our next stop, the secondlargest city in Portugal and home of port wine. We visited a port wine lodge for a taste test – I still love port to this day

Skulls are cast into the cement walls of the Chapel of Bones, or Capela dos Ossos, in Evora.

– and took a river cruise on the Douro, taking in its many stately bridges.

On foot, we visited the Sao Bento railway station to check out its 20,000 ornate azulejo tiles dating from the early 20th century.

Many depict countryside scenes, but a large composition covering an entire wall is dedicated to the 1140 Battle of Valdevez and features knights on horseback.

Apart from the great peri peri chicken, the food in Portugal is nothing to write home about. My husband foolishly always tries a traditional local dish, which in Porto was cod bread soup.

Think flaked fish and stale bread in a coriander broth with a poached egg on top. Hmm. The town of Obidos, north of Lisbon, is encircled by a fortified wall and is a stunning example of preserved medieval architecture. You can walk both the entire perimeter of the town walls and the labyrinth of cobblestoned streets below, which include quaint whitewashed houses and some lovely gift shops and cafes.

Lisbon is Europe’s westernmost capital city and the only one on the Atlantic coast. It is also older than London, Paris and Rome by centuries.

Trams are the best way to get around the city and 40 of the 58 trams are vintage streetcars – great for posing for a photo!

The Torre de Belem is one of Portugal’s most famous monuments and a UNESCO world heritage site.

The Gothic tower was built to guard the entrance to the harbour and features stonework motifs dating from the 1500s.

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Lisbon is considered to have some of the best nightlife in Europe, including discos, bars, nightclubs and fado houses. Fado is described as “soulful and haunting” folk music with the singers accompanied by guitars, violas and bass.

After Lisbon we were ready to hit the beaches on the Algarve coast, but not before stopping at Evora to visit the Igreja de Sao Francisco with its skeleton-adorned Chapel of Bones, or Capela dos Ossos.

Five thousand bones exhumed from the city’s graveyards in the 16th century are intricately cast into the cement from floor to ceiling with skulls lining the roof and walls, watching visitors from every aspect. It is both spell-binding and incredibly eerie.

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winter trips include: Keep your windscreens clean inside and out and washer water full.

Replace windscreen wiper blades if they’re smearing or not clearing rain completely.

Check your tyre tread depth is good and tyre pressure is accurate.

Check your battery and fluids (including anti-freeze).

Make sure you are prepared for being stuck outdoors, whether it’s due to a crash or bad weather.

Permanently keep these things in your car: battery jumper cables and other basic breakdown tools, a torch and gloves, a first aid kit and blankets, drinkable water and a few snack bars, and a fully-charged cell phone.

Consider whether you really need to travel if the forecast is bad.

If you do, try to drive in daylight

hours. “Always turn on your lights if it’s raining or a bit gloomy,” says Mike.

“In heavy rain or icy conditions you need to increase your following distance from two to at least four seconds, and if you get caught in a downpour slow right down or pull over if you can.

“Motorists should be extremely cautious of trying to drive through any flooded roads.

“It can be hard to tell how deep or fast flowing the water is, or the road could be washed out, so if in doubt don’t risk it.”

Mike says if it’s very cold you need to beware there could be ice, particularly on shady sections of road and on bridges.

Information about road conditions is published on AA Roadwatch and NZ Transport Agency websites.

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Looking after your skin in winter The words ‘winter’ and ‘dry skin’ are often considered synonymous.

Did you know that dryness of the skin has almost nothing to do with the amount of water you drink? Dryness of the skin – xerosis – is actually related to changes in the protein and lipid content of the stratum corneum – the uppermost layer of the skin.

This change in the stratum corneum alters the scattering and reflection of light leading to a dull, rough appearance to the skin.

Skin dryness can be triggered by changes in the environment or due to factors related to your overall health. In winter, the most common cause is a change in the humidity of the environment.

Winter brings about three common problems in the skin, namely dry skin, worsening of

eczema and skin cancer.

The stratum corneum plays an important role in the barrier function of the skin and when skin becomes dry, its barrier function is affected and this can exacerbate eczema.

A good moisturiser is an important part of winter skin care and those that contain glycolic acid will improve the skin’s appearance and texture.

Skin cancer does not respect seasons.

Research has shown that melanomas are thicker and diagnosed at a later stage in winter than in

summer. This is most likely due to an increased awareness of skin cancer in summer when compared to winter.

Hence, winter is not a time to be complacent. Your dermatologist is the best person to discuss skin checks and skin care.

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The weirdest places people get nipped and tucked The world of plastic and cosmetic surgery is vast, and people’s reasons for having various types of procedures is just as expansive.

Nicole Montgomery is a cosmetic surgery nurse and founder of Trusted Surgeons in Australia, a platform for cosmetic surgery consumers who need support, advice and direction.

Nicole says most people are aware of the most common types of surgery performed by plastic and cosmetic surgeons, but there is a whole other world of body modification procedures on offer.

Some of the more unusual procedures people ask for: Six-pack sculpting - traditional liposuction, normally used to just flatten areas, is used to etch out lines in the abdomen to create the look of a six or eight-pack.

Fake dimples. Some people are born with dimples; the rest must have them surgically created by a plastic surgeon. This minimally invasive procedure, known as a dimpleplasty, leaves no visible scar as the incision is made on the inside of the cheek in the mouth.

Ear pointing is exactly as it sounds. A pointed ear is created by taking a small wedge out of the ear and sewing the remaining edges together. This creates a Spock-like look.

If you feel the need to permanently look like a pixie or elf, then this is the procedure for you.

Tongue splitting. The tongue is split to a snake or lizard-like appearance. This is not for everyone and certainly not functional, but it is one of the fastest

growing body modifications sought after.

Surgery, no matter how small, is serious business. Nicole says the decision to have surgery of any sort requires a detailed discussion with your surgeon to discuss your wishes and make sure you understand the risks and benefits of your chosen procedure.

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Repair and restore your skin It’s a great time of year to restore and repair the effects that the environment and ageing have on our facial skin, says Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine’s Sharon Melrose.

A small change, such as turning up the corners of a sad looking downturned mouth or smoothing a furrowed, tired looking frown can do wonders for your appearance and confidence.

“The relatively low cost, safeness and convenience of treatments such as dermal fillers and facial muscle relaxants, has resulted in an ever-increasing number of happy clients who look and feel more refreshed and confident,” says Sharon.

“My clients are most often between 35-65 years old, who are reluctant to accept not so much the inevitability, but the speed with which their face

changes with age.”

More often than not, winter seems to be a time when we notice these changes and look to possible solutions.

Shrinking facial fat pads, thinning of facial skin, muscle and bone wastage are responsible for changes in our appearance that rob us of our familiar, unique identity and categorise us as looking typically ‘old’. Sharon says that many people want to present themselves in their best light as long as is reasonably possible, but without resorting to procedures that involve timeconsuming recovery periods, prohibitive costs or procedures deemed too invasive.

Prospective clients can book in for a complimentary, confidential consultation with Sharon to discuss how these safe and affordable treatments may benefit them.

Contact Sharon Melrose at Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine, Suite 7, Promed House, Tauranga on: 021 502525.

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Men’s Health Month focus on oral health June is Men’s Health Month in New Zealand, and the theme for this year is #menstarttalking.

Chairperson of the New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association, Arish Naresh, says while there has been an increased focus on mental and cardiac health, oral health is not widely discussed.

“Our mouth is the window to our body,” says Arish, “but research shows that men are less likely to be paying emphasis to their oral hygiene when compared to their female counterparts.

“The 2009 national oral health survey revealed that men had poorer oral health than women over a range of factors, particularly untreated coronal and root decay, periodontal pocketing and loss of attachment, as well as self-care behaviours such as brushing teeth twice daily and visiting oral health professionals for regular check-ups.”

Conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis have a strong link to poor oral health.

Men who smoke and drink more than the acceptable amount are at more risk of developing oral cancers as well as advanced periodontal disease.

“Remember that the cost of not looking after your teeth and gums not only leads to dental pain, but also to financial pain,” says Arish.

“Based on the message of replacing your toothbrush every three months and purchasing paste and floss at regular intervals, it costs less than a $100 a year to maintain a preventive oral health regime. That is less that a cost of a basic filling, so prevention is key.”

Arish’s top 10 tips for maintaining optimal oral health are: Brush twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste, limit snacks to meal times and choose healthier snack options, floss like a boss, avoid sugary and fizzy drinks (including sports drinks), visit an oral health professional at least once a year, wear a mouthguard when playing contact sports, seek smoking cessation advice, have a balanced diet (as this assists in gum healing), use a mouth rinse as and when required and choose a soft tooth brush.

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Considering contact lenses?

Glasses are not great in the rain, they make going to the gym a hassle and they’re a pain to find when you need them to read the newspaper.

These days, there are a wide range of modern contact lens options to provide a convenient vision alternative to suit your lifestyle.

Many of my patients have been told that their ‘eyes are not suitable for contact lenses’, but the reality is that almost everyone can be fitted successfully.

The safest and most convenient modality is the daily soft contact lens, which are replaced each day.

A fresh lens each morning improves comfort and decreases the risk of infection.

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These daily lenses can now correct a range of vision problems, including astigmatism and the need for reading glasses as we get older.

Modern contact lens materials are also more comfortable than ever – perfect for people that get dry eye or have challenging work environments. This is due to

advanced technologies keeping the lens surface wet all day long and allowing high oxygen flow to the eye.

Most people don’t even feel them when worn. An experienced optometrist will be able to teach you how to effortlessly insert and remove your lenses with the minimum of hassle.

If you are sick of your glasses, get in touch with your local contact lens specialist to find out which modern contact lens option can give you your visual freedom back!

What causes osteoarthritis? (part two) In the last edition we acknowledged that osteoarthritis is mostly caused by the loss of cartilage secreting cells called chondrocytes.

Their job is to maintain cartilage.

If chondrocytes are damaged or die, they are unable to repair cartilage. The result is that cartilage starts to breakdown. Eventually, whole patches of cartilage are lost causing a bone-on-bone scenario.

While cartilage has no nerves, bone certainly does, and while bone-on-bone causes pain, much of the pain comes from misdirected inflammation.

White blood cells that patrol the joint capsule respond to cartilage loss by bringing in extra fluid and a cocktail of inflammatory chemicals in a vain attempt to repair the cartilage. The result is pain, stiffness and, in some cases, visible swelling.

My approach is firstly to adopt a nutrient dense antiinflammatory diet. This is high in antioxidants, Omega 3 and other foods that reduce inflammation.

We then add four compounds from supplements.

The first is Omega 3 fish oil - usually between 4000 and 6000mg daily. We then add high-grade chondroitin sulphate at 800-1600mg.

Chondroitin sulphate (CS) is the most important joint supplement. CS is an actual component of cartilage, and adding this helps chondrocytes to work properly.

The problem is that most joint supplements only contain around 250mg of CS. In most cases I start clients on 1600mg. We then add the same amount of glucosamine and a potent 95 per cent curcumin extract from turmeric.

As an example, I have one client with osteoarthritis in his knees bad enough to significantly impact mobility.

After three months on a personalised programme he is now able to exercise again.

His partner had osteoarthritis in her thumbs and shoulders and is also much better.

For more information, give me a call on: 0800 423 559 or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read back issues at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health.

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Change always happens “The secret of change is to focus all of our energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates Some of us are happy with change, but for many it’s something we have difficulty accepting because there’s an element of the unknown that can create feelings of insecurity. It implies we need to accept something that we haven’t up to this point.

There’s a saying that “when the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills”.

We know change is always happening - it’s a part of life - so if we resist we spend more time fighting it than we do seeing how it can be of benefit to us.

The next time you face change it may help if, instead of looking first at the losses, you look for the benefits.

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Upgrading your computing skills for free Tawhirimatea Tamihana completed Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology’s free Certificate in Computing course last year, and says it has been hugely beneficial, both professionally and personally.

“The course has upgraded my skills big-time!” says Tawhirimatea.

“It taught me how to create programming apps for my kids to help with their learning, which they love.

“Work-wise the course showed me how to update web pages and create forms which I use for feedback at work.

“I also learned how to upload files to the cloud so I can access them anywhere I want and also share and collaborate on documents.”

Tawhirimatea studied the Level Two course while working fulltime at the Port of Tauranga, and is so pleased with his results that he is now studying Toi Ohomai’s Level Four computing course.

Giving advice to others, he says: “Technology is taking over the world, so get in here and do this

computing course!”

Suitable for all ages and stages of life, this free part-time course is perfect for people who want to update their computer skills, run a more efficient business, become more employable or anyone who wishes to build their confidence in today’s digital and cloud computing environment.

The New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User

Fundamentals - Level Two) course starts on July 2 and runs for 12 weeks part-time.

It can be completed at Katikati during the day, Papamoa, Bongard or Windermere in the evening, or Mount Maunganui during the day and evening.

For more information, or to enrol, call: 0800 86 46 46 or email: info@toiohomai.ac.nz

Students solve challenges for NZ’s primary sector Dozens of Year 10 and 11 secondary school students are set to compete in a fast-paced event that invites them to solve a series of challenges facing New Zealand’s primary sectors.

The GrowingNZ Innovation Challenge Day requires students to use their research skills and practical knowledge of science, technology and business, to design and prototype an innovative and viable solution to a real-life situation being faced by one of New Zealand’s largest export sectors.

The day is part of GrowingNZ’s programme that provides information, activities and resources to create awareness of opportunities for young people in any one of New Zealand’s innovative primary sectors.

It aims to broaden young New Zealanders’ understanding of the primary sectors and quash the perception that it’s just about ‘gumboots and physically hard work’. By 2025, the primary sectors will need 50,000 more people with a diverse range of skills in technology, business and science. The 2017 event saw students address issues such as maintaining on-farm water supply, pasture measurement and biosecurity.

This year’s students will be introduced to new sectorrelevant challenges, to be announced on the day.

The day-long event is one of seven being hosted around the country throughout the year, with others being held in Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Invercargill and Dunedin. The Tauranga GrowingNZ Innovation Challenge Day will be held on Tuesday, June 26 from 9am-3pm, at Arataki Community Centre. To find out more about the event go to: www.growingnz.org.nz/eventcalendar.php

Omar, from Canterbury’s Lincoln University, was hugely impressed by Year 10 students tackling real-world problems at their GrowingNZ Innovation Challenge Day.

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Teaching kids in a home environment Kids at Home is a wellestablished homebased service in the heart of the Bay. “We have educators located throughout the region, providing quality personable childcare for you and your family,” says national operations manager Jacqui Haywood.

Each homebased setting provides a stimulating home environment, supporting children to be confident and prepared for the journey ahead with many opportunities for spontaneous excursions within their local community, that are fun, educational and creative.

Taking part in community events, such as visits to the local library and music groups, supports socialisation and ensures interests are developed within the home and through wider community experiences.

Homebased childcare provides each individual child with rich, real life experiences that are meaningful to them.

Story Park is an online profile that provides real-time and interactive records of your child’s day in care as well identifying their achievements, learning and development.

Kids at Home also provide a purpose-

built playgroup setting on Waihi Road, full of fun and adventure for your child and educator to engage and experience a larger group setting.

“We pride ourselves on forming caring and nurturing relationships, ensuring each child experiences an environment that meets their individual needs and parent’s hopes and dreams,” says Jacqui.

Children form strong connections with the educator and family, fostering a sense of belonging and having a place that is a home away from home.

Jacqui adds: “We understand that, as parents, you value flexibility in your childcare options. You can choose the hours that suit your family and commitments.

“Visit our website or contact us to hear more about our friendly service at Kids at Home so you can learn, laugh and play the Kids at Home way.”

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Fun, experiences and opportunities The philosophy at Active Kids Early Childcare Centre is to encourage and support tamariki to have a passion for learning by creating a stimulating environment that provides fun activities, experiences and opportunities.

Active Kids Early Childcare Centre is privately owned and operated and conveniently located at 107 First Avenue in Tauranga’s CBD.

Owner/managers Lisa and Lindsay Chan understand how important these first years are to ensure healthy development.

Active Kids Early Childcare Centre has great indoor spaces, but each room has individual all-year-round useable outdoor spaces that meet the specific needs for the tamariki and whanau attending the centre.

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Flight attendant prepares for service in the sky Bayleigh Sangster is about to start her first flight attendant role, having completed Toi Ohomai’s New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Flight Attendants - Level Four) last year.

Bayleigh, 18, was stoked to make it through the interview process and says even though she is young to be entering the industry, the Toi Ohomai course prepared her well.

“We learnt how to deal with all sorts of different scenarios and got really good at problem solving, and that’s what you need to demonstrate in an interview,” says Bayleigh.

“We also did a mock recruitment day as part of the course, so I knew what to expect and could

prepare myself.”

The 15-week full-time flight attendant course starts in Tauranga in July and includes a combination of face-to-face lectures and tutorials, hands-on learning in simulated work scenarios and industry visits.

Students learn the principles of aviation safety, security and operations as well as customer care and communication.

“Before I started, I didn’t think there would be much to learn about flight attending,” says Bayleigh, “but there’s a lot to know about dealing with emergency situations and working with customers. I really enjoyed it, and it was so good for my confidence.”

Straight after completing the course, Bayleigh got work in customer servicing roles to give herself as much hands-on experience as possible before applying to airlines.

Her preparation has paid off and she

New play resources to help young children The Ministry of Health has launched a package of free online resources aimed at getting children aged fiveand-under to play regularly and have quality sleep.

The Active Play resources communicate how important it is for young children to sit less,

move more and sleep well.

The resources complement the Ministry’s ‘Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Well: Active play guidelines for under-fives’ campaign and are uniquely themed for New Zealand children and whanau, using a kaupapa Maori approach to communicate key messages.

The resources include a

downloadable waiata and oriori (lullaby) and posters written in both te reo Maori and English.

There is also a karakia and two downloadable videos available on moving like mokomoko (lizard) and pungawerewere (spiders).

The resources are available at: www.health.govt.nz

is about to launch her dream career, with the added bonus of “awesome” international travel.

Find out more at: www.toiohomai. ac.nz, or call Windermere Campus on: 07 571 0190.

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Family owned & operated since 1947 What does Mossop’s offer Bay of Plenty residents?

We provide premium quality & 100% natural, New Zealand honeys & skincare. Our Tauriko store is a hive of activity with a warm & welcoming vibe.

What can clients expect from Mossop’s?

A delightful experience seeing bees at work in the hive display, high quality honeys, bee products, gifts & souvenirs & a friendly, personal service.

What makes Mossop’s stand out from the rest?

We are family owned & operated & have been producing & packing honey for over 70 years.

Because we produce honey from our own beehives, we have control over the quality ‘From the Hive to the Honey pot” & use a unique process which maintains the natural flavours & colours of the honey.

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Tell me about the experience of your staff?

As third generation beekeepers & honey packers, we have a wealth of knowledge & beekeeping experience to draw from. We prefer to train our beekeepers in-house, but outsource other skills as required to fulfil the many & varied tasks involved & other business obligations.

Why should people choose Mossop’s over the rest?

We are a long-standing local company that has been supplying honey to Tauranga Residents & beyond for decades. Our products are carefully crafted by us to ensure a high quality & great flavours, that can be purchased from our Tauriko Honey Shop where you can also view a live bee display, taste before you buy, & check out our many other products.

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Be a good sport It’s that time of year again where we stand on the sidelines of our children’s sports games and shout our encouragement to our kids and their fellow team members. Well, at least it should be encouragement.

I’m the first to admit I can be a ‘shouty’ mum but it’s always something positive. It makes me bristle when I hear parents bagging the behaviour of the other team, or even worse, bagging their own kids for not putting in enough effort or making a mistake.

Remember, it’s not the World Cup, whatever the sporting code may be.

Be nice to the kids and be nice to the referees, otherwise they might just hand you the whistle!

K Stewart, Welcome Bay.

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I just love reading the letters to the editor each week and I also contribute on occasion, but I also know that all the criticism can be rather painful.

You see, each and every one of us is responsible.

We all play a part in the failures and successes of our society. This is the system you chose – the wants, dreams and greed – and it should be needs and necessities.

You all do your part in creating what we have without much thought at the time, but are willing to moan and whinge, either to each other or by writing to the papers.

Political or social, even environmental, it’s all down to you as an individual. And even when you group together and form a voice, you’ve still got the same attitude.

Next time you’re unhappy about anything, or someone, even when you vote for the same old system, and I am laughing when I say this, suck it up.

There is only fools and fools.

R Stewart, Te Puke.

Over the overtaking Driving home from Tauranga to Whakatane the other night, I saw the Bright Lights.

Though my life was in danger, it wasn’t the Bright Lights of the End. It was the headlights of the muppet who was supposed to be driving on the other side of the road.

Clearly he was racing off to the hospital or somewhere of equal urgency, because he decided to overtake right as I was driving towards him.

He missed my car by mere millimetres (and I am definitely not prone to exaggeration), all the while I was blasting my horn to gently remind him to please drive on his designated side of the road and not kill an innocent road user. He very nearly took out the car he suddenly cut in front of too, but that’s a whole different issue.

Other fun things to watch out for when you

commute for three hours each day: drivers overtaking trucks on blind corners or rises, drivers overtaking (when you are sensibly driving the speed limit on the TEL) at what seems to be breakneck, very illegal speeds of at least 140km/h, and the usual really terrible indication rates of people.

F McGrath, Whakatane.

Go yella and green!

Where’s all the blustering from across the ditch this week?

Where are the Peter Fitzsimmons’ and his ilk? Where’s all the jingoism and breast-beating.?

Let’s look at the Aussie sporting record in the last few days.

Clobbered by the Poms in two cricket ODIs, including a record loss and skipper Paine enduring the “hardest day’s cricket of my life”. While promising much, the Socceroos got picked off by the French first game up at the World Cup; a New Zealand coach and the Irish rugby team beat the Wallabies 26-21 at rugby, and Aussie WBO welterweight champ Jeff Horn got his butt kicked and his title stolen.

Never mind, they’re still world champions at Aussie rules.

And let’s not forget Aussie Eddie and his spectacular failures with the England rugby team in South Africa. He will be flicking through Seek as we speak.

I Goldsmith, Bureta.

More debt equals more rates

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The Long Term Plan of Tauranga City Council initially proposed that by 2028 total ratepayer debt would increase from around $350m to $983m, a 280 per cent increase.

Rates were planned to increase about 225 per cent in the same 10-year period.

After a huge response from the public, all duly and properly considered after most-likely much ‘teeth-grinding’ and machinations of biblical proportions, our beloved, astute TCC councillors have simply shuffled the chairs around and now the debt is planned to be some $1.05 billion by 2028.

Obviously TCC councillors have carefully considered the folly and consequences of excessive spending/borrowing

very carefully, and just do it anyway.

There are some serious concerns resulting from this. Firstly, interest rates are very low and won’t stay where they are now. Secondly, there’s no plan to repay the debt. Thirdly, it’s based on an expectation that massive building fees/ revenue will continue. On all counts history says otherwise!

Sadly for TCC ratepayers, once the money is borrowed and spent all you have left is the debt and interest to pay – there’s no escape from the recklessness before. The only way out is massive rates, more rates and higher rates. If you don’t believe, look at Kaipara District Council – first year debt doubled rates doubled!

I Stevenson, Tauranga.

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Revert to a proper pioneer village Rogers Rabbits (June 15), like you I am against a grandiose museum.

Twenty to 30 odd years ago the Historic Village was a thriving entity, but suddenly lost all/most of its volunteers.

I heard on the grapevine that somebody from the council decided it should become more business-like, upset the volunteers, and its spirit seemed to fade away.

I believe it should revert back to being a proper Pioneer Village along the lines of the Tawhiti Museum in Taranaki.

It could then incorporate the Battle of Gate Pa – a vital part of the Maori and European history of the settlement of Tauranga and surrounding area.

Perhaps if you were to suss out Tawhiti Museum – or better still pay it a visit – you would see the potential of the Historic Village and could persuade others to look at a more realistic way of presenting a ‘different’ type of museum.

Now we have all these tourist liners calling, Tauranga should be very interested in having its own tourist attraction.

L Taylor, Pyes Pa.

Online ticketing exclusive At a recent gathering of 40 residents at the village I reside in, a question was tabled: ‘How many residents possess a computer?’ A show of hands showed that 10 of those present had a computer.

A second question was then asked of the 10: ‘How many of those 10 would purchase tickets for an event through Ticketek or similar?’ Four hands showed.

As approximately 40 per cent of the population in Tauranga are 65 or over, as Maybe the events are happy with the are the villagers, there are a great many ticket sales they get? But the attendances with the time, but are excluded from could be so much better! events. I used to go to the cricket at the Mount. Pay at the gate was the way.

P Turmer, Pyes Pa.

Rubbish, rubbish everywhere I do a regular walk three to five times a week. On each trip I pick up plastic rubbish. And we worry about the sea being full of it. Whoever is discarding it so regularly is obviously either not aware that oceans are creaking under the strain, or couldn’t care less.

R McGuinness, Tauranga.

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Treasures should be displayed Rogers Rabbits, I had to write and tell you how much I agreed with your article in the latest Weekend Sun (June 15).

At the time of the last council elections I wrote to a number of councillors saying why should we be paying millions of dollars for a museum when none of us know what they have in storage.

I suggested to them at the time that they display a few of the “treasures” at different public locations around Tauranga i.e. public libraries, airport, council foyer, art gallery, iSite, etc. but did I ever hear back from them. Of course not!

Thank goodness their grandiose plans have been put on hold for the moment. Keep up the good work.

E Ammann, Otumoetai.

Taxinda strikes again So Taxinda has struck again. A sewage tax on visitors.

We are already seen as one of the greediest countries in the world to visit due to high hotel prices and food costs.

Now we want to add a tax on visitors who pay, over a year, possibly millions in GST and petrol tax, then the second tax on petrol of GST, then a hotel room tax by greedy councils. Businesses where tourists spend money will be paying tax on the income they earn from spending tourists. Isn’t the tax the greedy government already collects from tourist spending enough?

Spend the tax collected where it should be spent and there wouldn’t be a need for this new tax. The same applies to the petrol tax. Spend that on the roads and stop misappropriating it.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

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Road closed after cave-in A road near Waihi caved in earlier this week, forcing the Hauraki District Council to close it.

Trig Road South is closed near the Mathers Road intersection after a large tomo caved in under the road. The council says the tomo left a hole approximately 1.8m wide at the surface and extending 4-5m deep under the road.

The tomo was discovered by a local contractor transporting farm machinery.

Deputy Mayor Toby Adams acknowledged the speed at which both the community and council staff responded to the incident to ensure no one was at risk.

Investigations are now underway to determine the cause of the collapse and plan remedial work.

Bunnings in $11m holiday payout Hardware retailer Bunnings says it will pay more than $11 million to current and past staff members for miscalculating holiday pay.

The Australian-owned firm says it has gone back and reviewed the way it implemented the Holidays Act and payments to 12,235 workers going back to 2004.

It has recalculated what it should have paid affected staff and is also adjusting that for inflation. The median payment is $317.

The company is trying to track down former staff members at their last known address, but anyone who thinks they might have been affected can lodge a claim on its website.

Kauri dieback disease spreads Kauri dieback disease has been found in a forest on a private property at Tairua on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Waikato District Council says it is the sixth place on the peninsula where the disease has been found. It has already been confirmed at five locations in Hukarahi near Whitianga, and in the Whangapoua Forest.

Council spokesperson Patrick Whaley says staff are working with the landowner to prevent the spread of the disease.

Earlier this month the Department of Conservation reclassified kauri, one of the world's largest and longest-living tree species, as a threatened species due to the spread of dieback disease.

Fewer people with HIV New statistics show a significant drop in the number of people diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand after increases for the previous five years.

Results from the AIDS Epidemiology Group showed the number diagnosed last year with HIV was 197, nearly 50 fewer people than the previous year and the fewest since 2013.

Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter says this is “great news”.

“While it’s too soon to say if this is the start of a downward trend, I want to congratulate the hard work by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation for its community prevention work in this important area of public health.”

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Have you reconciled in every area of your life?

In the news these days there is much said about peace treaties, about countries that were once friends becoming enemies and even countries that were at war with each other coming together.

We call that coming together and moving past the hurts of the past ‘reconciliation’.

The Bible says a lot about reconciliation, and specifically reconciliation between people; that is bringing people who are opposed to each other together.

And the Bible is strong on the need for opposing parties to be reconciled in every area of life.

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child. You were reconciled to God. Where once you were God's enemy, you are now His child and are at peace with God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ.”

What does that mean? When we come to Christ, we are no longer God’s enemy but God’s friend.

We can live a new life at peace with God knowing that he loves us and brings us into a relationship with himself.

Do you have a that sort of relationship with God? Stephen Tyrrell - South City Baptist Church

Every Christian is a missionary So, you want to share your faith? I did too, but I didn’t have a clue about how to do it without stubbing my toe in the process.

The negative stereotypes I’d seen lead me to think that evangelism wasn’t something you should do to

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your dog, let alone your best friend. I was so wrong.

Let’s recognise a basic fact. Every Christian is a missionary. Any person who has been born into the family of God through faith and trust in Jesus Christ automatically receives the Lord’s commission.

Jesus told his follower to go and make disciples. Paul

says in 2 Corinthians 5:20: “We are ambassadors for Christ. God makes his appeal through you and me.”

Have you ever really considered this? That you are all some people will ever know of Jesus Christ?

Your words, attitudes and life are the best or worst impression they will get of Jesus.

A tremendous responsibility and infinite privilege are entrusted to us as representatives of Christ.

Realising this, I began to think about what impression I was leaving for Christ in my relationships with others. Jesus said to Simon and Andrew: “Follow me and I will send you out to fish for people.”

Among other things, He was teaching them that to catch fish we must go to where the fish are.

That means we need to have social contact with those who don’t know Jesus.

We need to cultivate warm caring friendships with them. That’s the first step. Are you doing this?

Ask God to show you one person who you can befriend, pray for, love and bring to Jesus.

Rev Jim Wallace - St Enoch’s Presbyterian Church

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More folk coming to town Folk music is noticeably popular in the Tauranga area. It's been that way since I started writing for The Weekend Sun and doesn’t seem in any danger of dying out.

get together and play, and their regular Tuesday nights at the RSA mainly comprise performances from members with and for other members.

Perhaps they’re not the right group for this, but I can't help thinking that with a little co-ordination we can get even better acts to the Bay.

The Helen Dorothy Project

A lot of that has, of course, got to do On to next Friday. Singer, songwriter and guitarist with the Katikati Folk Club (KKFC) Helen Dorothy is well-respected on the folk scene - an institution I have happily plugged and regularly pops up at events such as the Nelson and raved about for well over a decade.

Arts Festival and Wellington Folk Festival.

And at the end of this month, the She’s also made a couple of impressive albums.

Folk Club holds yet another concert Watching Ghosts... and Other Songs, was selected with yet another top-flight act – and it’s as a favourite by UK magazine fRoots in 2014 and yet another I am happy to recommend. her collection from last year, Light Time & Sound, I realise I repeat this around every six features Paul Symons, Lott, and virtuoso blues harp months, but the KKFC is, I believe, player Neil Billington. one of the area’s great cultural treasures; Some of you might know Neil from his gigs here a warm environment where prices are with bluesman Mike Garner, but sadly Neil’s not reasonable and the focus is the music. on the bill. The good news is that the other two, Musicians and audiences alike are Paul Symons and Lott, are. welcomed and the little personal Both are superb musicians in their own right touches – unique stage decoration for Paul a very good guitarist and singer/songwriter each concert, for instance – make it with albums under his own name who famously something really special. travelled the country in an old Bedford school-bus.

They also have an ability to attract top The singularly-named Lott is also something acts, be it Scotland's Dick Gaughan, unique - a multi-instrumentalist who has Ireland's Andy Irvine, New Zealand's played jazz, blues and folk festivals worldwide Helen Dorothy.

Tami Neilson or (including Tauranga!). dozens of other He plays guitar in his own avant-garde jazz trio, high-profile artists Slippery Noodle, but here will be providing upright bass. who seem unlikely There's a new venue for the KKFC this time - the Katikati Resource Centre on visitors to cheerful Beach Road, where doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. little Katikati.

Adults are $20, members $15 and school-aged children go free.

But before a little rant about The Helen Dorothy Project, who will be performing next Friday (June 29), I wonder if I might punt a suggestion towards the many folk-music loving event organisers and bookers for local clubs.

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I can’t help wondering if we’re missing an opportunity when the KKFC books artists. Surely the Bay’s population has now grown sufficiently for visiting acts to play two shows - one at the KKFC and one in town, perhaps for the Tauranga Acoustic Music Club (TAMC), The Incubator, The Entertainers Club or any of the organisations featuring regular music?

I haven't done a headcount as to how many of the Folk Club audience travels to Katikati from Tauranga, but my guess would be not a lot. Most people attending are from Katikati. So perhaps that means there is room for someone in town to put on a second gig.

The advantage to this, obviously, is that it would make it easier to attract top acts to the area. If you’re a travelling musician then two shows in an area is much better than one. It could mean more money for the musicians with each venue actually paying a little less.

Everybody wins.

Now I'm aware that the TAMC has morphed somewhat since the days it held regular concerts of touring artists.

Currently it is primarily a vehicle for members to

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Rise Morning Yoga hits Tauranga Rise Morning Yoga classes have started, with many people overcoming stress by connecting with themselves on a deeper level.

The classes run Monday-Friday, from 6.30-7.30am, in the new creative collaborative space at Soma Studios, located at 586 Cameron Road.

Classes are designed to explore breathing, movement and meditation in a relaxed and fun environment.

No experience is needed.

For more information about Rise Morning Yoga classes, search ‘Rise Morning Yoga’ on Facebook.

Gearing up for country music

The 33rd annual Te Puke Country Music Club Music Awards are being held on Saturday, June 30 at Te Puke Baptist Church on Station Road.

With some 200 entries, these awards continue to be one of the premier events on the country music scene in New Zealand.

The auditions start at 8am and continue through to

4pm, and the finals concert will commence at 7pm.

There are 19 different sections ranging from tiny tots, western junior, intermediates, seniors, gospel, country rock, traditional groups and golden oldies, plus a special dazzling diamonds section for over 75s which is proving very popular.

There is also a song writing section with some great compositions entered.

Two top bands will be backing the contestants at Te Puke Baptist Church and six judges will be observing and picking the finalists, who will go on to the evening show.

Public admission to the auditions is $5, while the final concert is $15.

This will be an awesome array of country music artists and everyone is very welcome to attend.

Food and drink will be available all day.

For more information, contact Geoff on: 573 7917 or: 027 278 0502.

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Humour and banter for Ol’ King Cole Ol’ King Cole was born out of a love of the great music of Nat King in a room making sweet sounds for other humans.

The trio will play Route 66, You're the Cream in Cole’s early drum-less trio which was active from 1943-1950. my Coffee, Too Marvellous for Words, I'm Gonna Sit

Right Down and Write Myself a Letter, Sweet Lorraine, Naughty Angeline, Ain't Misbehavin', Honeysuckle Rose and more.

Nathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist.

Known widely around the world as a vocalist, his early years were that of a brilliant jazz pianist.

As people heard more of Nat's amazing vocal talent, they requested more vocal songs, and he obliged.

Ol’ King Cole play for Tauranga Musica on Sunday, June 24, at 4pm at the Graham Young Youth Centre, Tauranga Boys’ College. For more information, visit: www.tgamusica.co.nz

Ol’ King Cole will be performed for Tauranga Musica on June 24.

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Tauranga Musica will be bringing Ol’ King Cole to Tauranga on June 24, and the trio performing is formidable.

Ol’ King Cole will be led by Wellington-based pianist and vocalist Louis Thompson-Munn. Award winning jazz guitarist Callum Allardice will join him alongside Sydney-based double bassist, Tom Botting.

Humour and a great sense of banter is the essence to what makes this band a great enjoyment to behold.

Great tunes, honest and humble from the time they came from, and a great spirit of performance - from a time where there were no iPods, and no Spotify - just musicians

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Fast forward a few years and the brothers have attained principal roles with the San Francisco Opera Company, receiving international acclaim.

It’s an amazing achievement for any performer, but even more

to some generous sponsors, all funds raised will benefit Good Neighbour Trust.

Don’t miss them at Holy Trinity, Tauranga on Sunday, July 29 at 7.30pm.

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Saturday 23 June

16th Avenue Theatre Dirty Dusting to 30 June 7:30pm. Three elderly ladies start a telephone sex line. Hilarious but some content may offend Book iTicket or online A Market to Zee A gift, a treat or something to eat, come one come all you will find us in the Hall, 169 Elizabeth Street 10am-2pm Antony Warnes/The Incubator Short Story competition. Artist Antony Warnes short story of how people may have engaged or been part of an Incubator experience. Win an original Warnes painting. Everyday until 1 Aug. Beth-El Messianic Family Celebrate Family life with believers who meet and worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. www.BethEl.org.nz, Joel 021 768 043 Bowl Felting Workshop Learn to hand felt your own unique bowl from wool & silk fibres. Sat 23 June, 11am-3pm, Tauranga. www.carolineburton.co.nz to book Cards 500. Interested? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents. Ph Chris 572 3834 Come Sequence Dancing Tonight

Greerton Hall 7:30-10:30pm.

Entry $7 includes raffles & supper.

All welcome. Tauranga Scottish Society. Ph Nola 576 5076 Dragon Boating Give It A Go paddling sessions held weekly. Sat 8am, Sulphur Point. RSVP by Text to Brooke 022 078 2308 for an info pack.

Esoteric Yoga A simple & powerful selfhealing modality that can support you to feel & appreciate how precious you are.

3:45-5pm. Ingrid 021 952 690 Glaucoma NZ Tauranga Support group meeting for those living with glaucoma, held on the 1st Saturday of every month.

For more info. taurangaglaucoma@ gmail.com 07 549 5776 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

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

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

2nd Sat of month Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589 Keynotes Inc. Keynotes 4-part harmony Women’s Chorus Meet Thursday 7pm @ Wesley Church 13th Ave. Singing for fun & health. Ph Nora 544 2714 LOL Laughter Wellness Blast away the winter chills with laughter. Arataki Community Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 or lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis.

Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to swimming pool complex.)

New players & visitors welcome. Coaching available. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque At Club Mt Maunganui, Blake Park, Kawaka St. Tuesdays and Saturdays 1pm. All very welcome to try us out. Learn a new sport. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606 Seriously Good Food Show Jun 30th & July 1st 10am-5pm at ASB Arena Baypark, Tauranga. The Seriously Good Food Show! Food truck dining, live entertainment, international flavours!

Adults $10, Children 13 & under $5.

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Come and enjoy tea/dance. Sat June 30. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue.

5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Jan 544 4379 Synchronised Swimming Tauranga Synchro is a friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, info@taurangasynchro. co.nz, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz

Tauranga Senior Citizens’ Club

CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues/Wed/Sat. 14 Norris St.(behind PaknSave)12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

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 Well-Being For Women You’re invited to join the conversation on women today, our well-being & our health.

12:30-3pm at Waipuna Hospice. Ingrid 021 952 690

Sunday 24 June

Art & Artisan Fair Last Sunday of month indoors at Black Sheep SH2 & Plummers Pt Rd Whakamarama. Original local art art craft artisan products.

Art On The Strand Art for Sale. The Strand, Tauranga. Weather permitting .

9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens’ Hall, Maitland St, Greerton.

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

Vic 543 0504 BOP Oodle Club Socialise your dog and meet other dog lovers! Meets first Sunday of each month from 2-3pm at Fergusson Park (Beach Road end). All breeds welcome.

Cliff Road Petanque Join us for social games on Sunday & Thursdays at 1pm.

Beginners welcome. No joining fees.

Need new players. Fresh air guaranteed!

Computer Club (Tga) Inc. Meets at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St. West, on last Sun of the month, 9:30am12:30pm. More info Ph 571 4941 Croquet Croquet at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45 for 1pm start.

Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Corkers Toastmasters Find Your Voice meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe (upstairs), Owens Place, Mount Maunganui at 2pm. Inquiries to Chrissy 027 296 7939 Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine!

Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www. mountmainstreet.nz Free Taichi Classes Learn the Art of Taichi, made easy. Absolutely free.

Hosted by Richard Johnson .Wu Kwan Chen Taichi. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. 7pm Ph Richard 021 0236 5472 Golden Oldies Rugby Golden Oldies rugby needs you. Tauranga Old Stars needs new players. For fun games, post match celebrations & social activities email taurangaoldstars@gmail.com for more info Historic Village Market Great market every 1st & 3rd Sunday from 8am-12 pm at 17th Ave. Fruit & veg, crafts, tools, food, plants, clothes & paintings.

Home Hosting & Travel Go to thefriendshipforce.org or attend one of our meetings or coffee mornings to learn more about Friendship Forces home hosting program. Ph 022 011 4776 Just For Fun! Sublime to corblimey, Merle Fausett Q.S.M & Louise Malloy will delight with song. Sunday 1st July, 2pm, Wesley Church. $10 at door.

Maketu Market Maketu Market is held every 3rd & 5th Sunday of the month at Maketu Village Green. 7am-12pm. Pat 021 447 420 or Fennis 027 428 2862 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117 Oropi Sunday Market It’s our 1st Birthday, celebrate with us!

Cafe, great selections of stalls, free face painting, pass the parcel, colouring in comp. 1295 Oropi Road

Papamoa Country Music Club

Monthly music event on this Sunday at Gordon Spratt Centre commencing at 1pm. Afternoon tea provided. For more info ph 0274 597 505 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Wayne 027 974 5699 Papamoa Outdoor Bowls All welcome to our Roll Up’s Sun & Wed register at 1230 commences 1pm. Come & experience outdoor bowls. Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ph 574 0177 Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/ Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/

coffee & talk 544 0448 www.quaker. org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays & Thursdays 1:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Long Walks Group Walk around Matua & Otumoetai. Meet main gate Fergusson Park, Tilby Dr, Matua 8am. 16km walk. Starting point varies.

For details Ph Sue 021 925 971 or see facebook.

Monday 25 June

Achieve Toastmasters Find your voice meets 1st 3rd & 5th Monday of month at St Stephens Church Hall Brookfield at 7:30pm. Ph Frank/Chrissy 07 543 9493 Age Concern Cards 500 Every Monday except Public Holidays 9:30-11:30am at Age Concern Office, 177a Fraser Street. $2 donation. Ph 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 10am Tauranga Central Bapist Church .

13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757 Badminton Club, Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Mondays 7:309:30pm. Aquinas College Events Centre.

Seniors & Year 9 upwards. Casual players welcome. $8 pp. Club racquets available.

Ph/text Sue 021 194 4335 www.sporty/ taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall every Monday night.

7:30pm start. Names in by 7:15pm. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298 Body+Soul Fitness For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall. 9:15am. Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031 Chess at Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term.

Late program 7:30pm onwards. Standard rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning (1st Mon of month) 10am-12noon. $3 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 Floral Art Floral Art Te Puke Methodist Hall 11am today. Shared lunch.

Harmony-a-Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Meet 7pm Mondays at Bethlehem Community Church Moffat Rd. Men, you don’t have to be Pavarotti! We will improve your singing. Have some fun.

Ph Frank 07 576 3032 Indoor Bowling St Columba Indoor Bowling Club, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. All playing levels are welcome.

7:30pm start, names in by 7:15pm. Ph Paul 576 6324 Meditation Free classes,10am Monday in Bellevue. Stop those thoughts, find the

joy of life. Awaken your ‘spirit’. For info ph David or Trisha on 570 1204 Meet Desmond Are you interested in taking back control of your type two diabetes? Meet DESMOND. Free.

INFOLine 07 571 3422 Oceanside Probus Club Meet 1st Monday of the month at Omanu Golf Club, Matapihi Road, Mount Maunganui, 9:30am. All welcome. Ph MyraLou 575 6595 Elaine 575 5044

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon & Wed 14 Norris St. 9:15am10.45am. Tues. St. Marys Hall Cnr. Girven Rd & Marlin St. 9am-10:30am.

Ph Jennifer 571 1411 Sequence Dancing To Enjoy Come with a partner to the Norris St Hall Monday & Wednesday 7-10pm & enjoy dancing & making friends. Learners & rusty ones welcome. www.sequencedancing.org.nz Silver Singers Require soprano & bass voices for their choir. Practices are on Mondays at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce. Pat 579 1036 Tauranga Civic Choir Choir practice 7:30pm Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Enquiries welcome. Ph Heather 575 9092. For info visit taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Monday 9:30am. Also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn & share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet & more. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club Second Monday of every month. Juniors 6pm, Seniors 7:30pm, Clubrooms, Historic Village, 17th Ave West. Come & check it out. Ph Bryce 027 695 0606 or www.tgmclub.com Tauranga Rocknroll Club Lessons and Social Evening of dancing Mondays at Legion of Frontiersman Hall 165 Elizabeth Street. For enquires, phone Malcolm 0275927240 or view www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards 500 Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St. (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start.Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Theosophical Society Study Group

This Tauranga group meets every second Monday. Ph Colleen 576 0165 or Joan 021 465 626 Walk For Wellness Free walking group for people with cancer & their supporters. Departs 9:30am from the green toilets halfway along Pilot Bay. Cancer Society 07 571 2035

Zonta Tauranga Womens’ Organisation Warmly welcomes other like

minded women, meet new friends championing rights of women & girls in our community. Get togethers, dinners/ speakers. Suzy 021 266 5044

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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 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 7:30-8:30pm, St Peters Anglican Church. 11 Victoria Rd Mt. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Altrusa Ladies Service Club Meet every 2nd Tuesday @ Chapel Cafe for meal & business meeting. Elsewhere on 4th Tuesday for social evening.

Ph Denise 027 2846828 www.altrusa. org.nz Beginner Social Dance Class Tues 6pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave, or Thursday 8pm, Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd (opp Caltex).

Ph 027 322 1786 Sonia BOP Linux Users Meetings resume 3 July http://boplug.co.nz/eventcalendar/ Bureta Garden Circle Bureta Garden Circle’s monthly meeting at St. John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai at 1:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Jenny 576 3026 Cards 500. Interested? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents. Ph Chris 572 3834 Cards 500 Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Tues & Thurs 12:30pm. Ph Jack 575 7719 Crafty Craft Group Every Tuesday term time 9am-11am. St Peters Church Spring street. Bring own craft or learn a new one. Shelly 022 3415 082 Fitness League Ladies exercise with weights, floor work, stretching, dance.

Make friends & enjoy. St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. 9:30-10:30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Friends Of The Library Mount Maunganui Library Book Group meets at 10am. Theme this month, Modern Royalty. Visitors & new members always welcome. Ph Gail 574 3376 Greerton Lions Club(mixed) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at Fairway Lounge Tauranga Racecourse 6pm. Ph Bill 543 4424 Inachord Women’s Chorus We welcome new members. Multi genre music. 3 weeks free trial. Lots of fun.

Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. 7-9pm. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659 Judo Moreland Fox Park. 6pm-7pm Juniors/beginners. 7pm-8.30pm Seniors. First 2 lessons free.

Meet DESMOND Would you like to better manage your type two diabetes?

Meet DESMOND. www.diabeteshelp. org.nz Morning Prayer Tuesday-Friday every week 8:30-9am, at 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa.

Julie 0274 205 375 or visit: http://www.communityofstaidan.com/

Otumoetai Tennis Club Midweek

Tennis Tues & Thurs. Start time 9am.

Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339 Scrabble Meet at Tauranga Bridge Club, Otumoetai Rd, 8:50am. All very welcome. Ph 544 8372 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoetai. Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues each month 3:30pm-6pm. Faye 543 3280 South City Indoor Bowls 7:30pm Battle of Sexes Stroke Support Group 9:30am12pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Great morning tea, games, etc. All stroke survivors welcome!

Ph 021 137 6653

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Astronomical Society Tonight’s presentation discusses Saturn, the most beautiful of all the planets to view. Telescope viewing, including Saturn, weather dependent. Fergusson Park Observatory 7:30

Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club Formerly Probus, meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 1:30pm at Tauranga Citizens Club. Guest speakers, social outings, numerous activities. All welcome. Ph Nancy 543 4468

Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming Percussion band. 7:15-9:15pm.

Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd.

Ph Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Target Rifle Club Shooting Tue night 7pm. Range 165 Elizabeth St West. All enquires 07 578 0098 Welcome Bay Lions Club Meet every 2nd Tues monthly, Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd. Dinner meeting 2nd Tuesday of month. Business meeting 4th Tuesday of month.

Graham 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

Wednesday 27 June

Age Concern Walking Group Mid

Winter Christmas Dinner. Chinatown, Fraser Cove.

Antenatal Services. Free Hei Tiki Pumau, Antenatal programme with kaupapa Maori delivery. Every first and third weeks in the month, over Wed to Friday. Based at Huria Marae Complex.

Bowls Indoor Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in 12:45pm. Bring a friend to see if you like it. Ph Nancy 575 4650 CAP Money Course A revolutionary FREE money management course that teaches budgeting skills with a simple system that really works. Wed & Thurs. For info Carlene 021 241 3671 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm sharp. Ph Michael 562 0517 Community Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Road, 7-9pm for a Study on the Book of Acts until 1st November. Ph Julie 552 4068 Fitness League Exercise, Movement, Dance suitable for all ages, 10am, Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Fernland Spa Water Exercise Gentle exercise in the warm mineral water.

11am-noon. Suitable for arthritics, accident & illness rehabilitation. New participants. Ph Jennifer 571 1411.

Not school holidays.

Free Diabetes Support Speak to our Registered Diabetes Nurse about your diabetes INFOline Mon-Thurs 07 571 3422 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Champion Triples 7pm. Names in book.

Healing Rooms 1-3pm Come &

experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11Ave, Christopher St. No charge. Ph 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

Judo Arataki Community Centre, 5:30pm-6:30pm. First 2 lessons free.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Kiwi Toasters Find Your Voice meets 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of month 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (beside Pharmacy) Papamoa at 5:30 pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Matua Garden Club Meets monthly, 3rd Wednesday of the month, at

1:30pm in the Matua Hall, Levers Road. New members welcome.

Meet DESMOND Would you like to better manage your type two diabetes?

Meet DESMOND. Contact us for details Mount RSA Women’s Section Social Day starts at 1:30pm. Entertainers are the Ukulele Ladies. Please ph office

by Tuesday for transport. Appreciate fresh produce & baking for sales table.

Mt Spiritual & Healing Centre Mt Spiritual&Healing Centre every 1st and 3rd Wednesday start 7:30 Bowling Club, Golf Road. See events coming on face book. Ph Sue Buckland 572 4911

Scottish Country Dancing

Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, general dancing 7:30pm.

Ph Mary 574 8687 Lynne 021 140 7912

Social Beginner Dance Classes

Tuesday, 3 July, 8pm(1hr), Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wednesday, 4 July, 7.30pm(1hr), Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Steady As You Go Exercises at St. Johns Church Hall Bureta, Wed 2-3pm except 1st Wednesdays each month.

Improve balance & overall wellbeing.

Ph Alison 07 576 4536 Table Tennis Tauranga Memorial hall QEYC 11th Ave. Wed 12:453pm, social mixed doubles 7:30-9:30 club night. Roy 578 7800. Thur 1-3pm social singles, doubles 3:306:45 Juniors 7-9pm club night. New players welcome. Paul 021 884 021 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm, 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 219 7740 Tauranga Long Walks Group Mount Maunganui walk. Meet outside Coffee Club at front of Bayfair shops 9am.

11km walk. Starting point varies each week. Details ph Sue 021 925 971 or see facebook.

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Lockington Road

off track loop from Thompsons Track. Grade moderate.

Sheryl 574 3743 Tauranga Rotary Meet at Daniels in the Park, 6pm, 11th Ave. Dinner, fellowship, interesting speakers, projects within our community. Visitors welcome. taurangarotary.org.nz or email secretary.tauranga.rotary@gmail.com

Toastmasters City Early Start

Improve communication leadership teamwork skills join motivated enthusiastic group Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.50-8.15am email LaniDTM@gmail. com www.cityearlystart.co.nz and FB

Thursday 28 June

Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll

Dancing including Rnr Waltz, Neon Moon.Thursdays at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Gavin 027 643 6222 CAP Money Course A revolutionary FREE money management course that teaches budgeting skills with a simple system that really works. For info ph Carlene 021 241 3671 Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Avenue Gospel Centre 10-12pm, for Study on the Book of Acts until 8th November. Ph Gay 021 225 5981 Fitness League Exercise, movement, dance. 10am, Central Baptist church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Floral Art Floral art demonstration Memorial Hall Te Puke 12:15 $10

Friends Of The Library

Our Monthly General Meeting at Greerton Library 10am. Speaker is local author Rod Smith on his book ‘Guinness Down Under’. Visitors welcome. Pam 571 2566

Judo Moreland Fox Park, Greerton. Juniors 6pm-7pm. Seniors 7pm-8:30pm. First 2 lessons free.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Fairview Golf Club Men’s Vets Nine Hole Golf Thurs 8:30am Tee off. New Players are welcome.

Ph Stewart 021 978 650 Katikati Toastmasters Find your voice Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday of month Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, Katikati at 7:30pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Keynotes Inc. Keynotes 4-part harmony Women’s Chorus meet Thursday 7pm at Wesley Church 13th Ave. Singing for fun & health. Ph Jacqui 542 1766 Mainly Music Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $3 per family.

Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. Meditation Free classes 7:30pm Thursdays in Bellevue. Stop those thoughts. Find the Joy of Life. Awaken your Spirit. Ph David or Trisha on 570 1204 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/ Papamoa Palms Friendship Club 11am first Wednesday of the month at Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ph Sue 574 3280. All welcome bring your lunch. Tea/coffee provided.

Social Rock’n Roll Dancing

Including RnR Waltz, Neon Moon.Thursdays at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Gavin 027 643 6222 Spiritual Study Psychic Craft Psychic Medium Kevin Reed runs Spiritual Development Meditation & Psychic Craft Open Group every Thurs evening. For details Ph Kevin 578 7205 or email: kevinreednz@ gmail.com Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall,13th Avenue, 7pm-9:30pm. $2pp includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi in the Park Memorial Park next to Mini Golf on 11th Ave. No charge. 9:30am

Taoist Tai Chi Relaxed-Balanced-Strong Beginners classes today: Tauranga: 15

Koromiko Street, Judea, 1-2:30pm. Mount Maunganui: 345 Maunganui Road, 6:157:45pm Katikati: Memorial Hall, 5:307pm. Memberships from $19 month. All welcome. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meets every Thurs at 7:30pm cnr Mirrielees Rd & Cross Rd. Ph Mike Oldfield 926 9198 for details Tauranga Opera Forum Il Trovatore is our June opera screening: love, jealousy & revenge are the powerful themes. $20 includes complimentary wine & canapes. Tauranga Boys’ College. Ph 577 0583

Friday 29 June

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting, 10am Tauranga Central Bapist Church, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Every Friday morning 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre.

Occasional tuition with local artists. Paint with friends. All levels welcome. Ph Chrissy 572 0818 Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/ www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Genealogy Research Members of the Papamoa Genealogy Branch of the NZSG will be at Papamoa Library 10am-12noon to assist people with their family history.

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Amity Triples Taoist Tai Chi Relaxed-Balanced-Strong-

Beginners classes today: Tauranga: 15 Koromiko Street, Judea, 9-10am. Papamoa: 242 Dickson Road, 9-10:30am. Memberships from $19 month. Great for stress, suitable for all. Ph 578 6193

Tauranga Citizens Club Karaoke

We need young new singers for karaoke! Men & women. Wed & Fri from 7pm onwards in upstairs restaurant, Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 578 7023 Tauranga SeniorNet Gain confidence with technology. Club day, 4th Friday every month at 1pm. All welcome. Historic Village. (opposite cafe).

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2018 job hunting tips The outlook for job seekers in Tauranga for 2018 is especially optimistic. There is a real candidate-short market with skills shortages across many industries. Although more white collar work is a little harder to come by, those in construction, engineering, transport, warehouse and logistics and food manufacturing are buoyant.

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1. Organised job hunting - When applying for multiple jobs, it is crucial that job seekers remain organised. To accomplish this, many job seekers turn to online applications and recruiting websites. These applications allow job seekers to store their job documents online, receive job alerts, and organise interviews.

2. Timing your job hunting - If considering a new job, it is vital that job seekers give themselves ample time on the market. Application and interview processes can take months, meaning job seekers should begin the process as soon as possible if looking for a job in the new year. Jobseekers should also bear in mind their notice period, allowing four weeks from handing that in.

3. Think local - When searching for jobs, it is important for a job seeker to consider the location of a job. If the work is in Te Puke and you live in The Lakes are you able to get to work daily?

For more tips and tricks on getting into the job market and blogs with good job tips visit: www.goodwork.co.nz

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bible digest TO THEM I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will endure forever. Isaiah 56:5

book sale BOOKS WANTED FOR Tauranga Harbour City Lions.

October Sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre, Payless Plastics, Cameron Road, Mobil cnr 10th Ave/Cameron Rd & Mobil Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias. Ph 07 576 7105

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you.

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book online now ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

travel & tours

property for sale

“AAA” Gold Star Rated with HINTERLAND Tours (Tour 1 – Exclusive and talked about…..South Island ‘Spring Time’ and ‘Autumn Colours’ Tours + Main Highlights, Excellent Reviews), (Tour 2 – the famous ‘North Island Train Trip & Te Papa Museum Tour’….

Excellent Reviews).

(Tour 3 – Two night’s stay at Stunning Chateau Tongariro…… mid Christmas Dinner); (Tour 4 – Bay of Islands & Northland) (Tour 5 – WOW in Wellington, the best Premium Tickets…..almost booked out)….Plus much much more…. Door to Door service.

Email Us: info@hinterlandtours. co.nz Ph HINTERLAND TOURS TEAM 07 575 8118

NEW ON MARKET, 82 Corinth Grove, Papamoa. Refurbished 3-bedroom brick & tile home, double garage. Open homes Sat/ Sun 1pm-3pm.

ANOTHER DAY TOUR to a Matinee Show. Book now for CHICAGO, the award winning Broadway Musical. “A” Reserve seats. Ph John’s Tours 576 9305

THIS HOME IS PERFECT for those wanting a bit more land than just a house on a section.

Situated in Ohauiti, Tauranga.

A hint of country, hidden from view within the city. Elevated, with northerly views, the home overlooks the paddocks, perfect for a couple of sheep, the hens with their fancy hen house.

Room for the pets or do as you wish. A tranquil setting with a stream meandering through on the eastern boundary. The double garaging includes a sleepout with its own bathroom facilities (a teenagers haven).

Plenty of parking all adds to its attraction and appeal, providing the opportunity to stamp your mark. Perfect living for a family or those seeking a little more space.

Check out www.eves.co.nz/ property/ETL1270e

MID-WEEK ROTORUA TOUR 28 June.Sister Act matinee Hamilton 30 June. Gisborne winery tour 26-28 October.

NZ Flower & Garden Show 2 December. tgatastingtours@xtra. co.nz 07 544 1383

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

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, VARIOUS Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas, PH SPCA 07 578 0245.

Found Puppies, Various Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas. Adult Ginger Male Cat, Parkvale Area, Ref: 128054. Adult Tabby/White Male Cat, Parkvale Area, Ref: 128416. Adult Chocolate Point Female Burmese, Oropi Area, Ref: 127877. Found NZ White Male Rabbit, Ohauiti Area, Ref: 127877.

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

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder.

Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/ Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PLASTERER A1 TRADESMAN with 30 yrs experience. Quality finish with friendly, reliable service. I specialise in interior walls & ceilings with no job too small. Strip your own wallpaper and I will skim your walls ready for a modern paint finish. Repair cracked walls & ceilings using proven carbon-fibre technology.

Call Murray now for an obligation free quote 027 266 5657

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) October 4th -7th Wearable Arts Show-2nd Tour Seats limited. (2) October 9th-11th Forgotten Rail Adventure. (3) October 15th-19th Whanganui River and Heritage Homes. (4) October 21st-29th Southern Rail Journey. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW:Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz #ZEALANDIERTOURS – last seats remaining for WOW – World of WearableArt. Bookings now open for The Irish Celtic Dancers – an unforgettable display of music, storytelling and dance - contact Jan Zealandier Tours 572 4118 email: admin@ zealandiertours.com

wanted to rent HOUSE/COTTAGE TO RENT in Katikati or close rural surrounds, reliable, house proud, full time working mature lady (+2 well behaved cats!). EXCELLENT references available. Ph/Txt 021 27 27 912

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

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Actors and technical crews making up teams from the Coromandel, Rotorua, Whakatane, Te Puke and Tauranga packed out two cinemas at Tauranga’s Rialto to view the short films made during the hp48hour film competition.

Shaun Hendren-McMillan and Ramari Rakuraku.

David Remmerswaal and Logan Potae, 13.

The Cucumber Cup Productions team - They won third place in the BOP hp48hours competition with their film ‘Submerged’. The team also won Best Sound Design.

Melissa Osgood and Sarah Oemeke from Bang Bang Films. Sarah won Best Performer for her acting in ‘An Education’

BOP Film manager Anton Steel with Alison Titulaer.

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48 Great deals on NZ Made Lounge Suites

Hartley Ext. Dining Table was $2599 NOW $1899!

Colorado Bar Leaner $200 OFF

WINTER SALE! Up to 50% OFF Selected Furniture!

Bermuda Buffet

$1000 OFF

$300 OFF

30% OFF Macedon 7 Piece Dining Setting. Available in light or dark finish. NOW ONLY $1899!

Cabana Oak & Leather Dining Chairs

Range of other buffets reduced in store

Duke NZ Made Lounge Suite.

Beautiful Fabric & Ergofill Seats

$499

HALF PRICE

Seattle Bookcase WAS $2699 NOW $1399

ONLY

$399

$699

Range of occasional chairs reduced More colours in store.

3 + 2.5 Seater ONLY $3699 IMG Volda Leather Recliner + Footstool WAS $2499 NOW $1299

Dresser + Mirror Save $900!

Andorra NZ Made Bedroom Furniture Up to 50% OFF selected pieces!

$1200 OFF!

Artwood ‘Old Vintage’ Coffee Table NOW ONLY $499!

Urbis NZ Made 3.5 Seater + Moveable Chaise Choose from a large selection of hard-wearing fabrics NOW ONLY $2599

SAVE $600

Features our special upgraded seat foam!