The Weekend Sun - 5 October 2018

5 October 2018, Issue 928

New look for an old favourite It’s the same facility Papamoa children and their families including our cover star Atareta Winiata - know and love, but now it’s boasting a new look.

Papamoa Toy Library is celebrating a fresh appearance, with

all new branding and signage throughout.

The toy library has been bringing joy for nearly 20 years, and with the help of The Weekend Sun, they’ve managed to encompass what the facility really means to the community.

SunMedia Designer Kerri Wheeler has been at the forefront of the project, helping to create new branding for the library, which included the creation of a new logo for its signage.

Her creative process is on page 7. Photo: Nikki South

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Sporking about with the lingo Some of the world’s most troubling dilemmas have been tackled on this page in the 18 years Rogers has been Rabbiting.

collided with the spoon truck from the spoon factory (presumably at a fork in the road)?

Should the question mark be there, or after ‘factory’? And who decided it would be called a spork? Why wasn’t it a foon?

Our resident language geek tells us One of those issues was that words created from two are called solved in 2015 when we finally portmanteau words. The original refers to a clarified, for the benefit of the piece of baggage, with two compartments. world, the correct protocol for Blame the French. Well, according to use of a spork.

Wikipedia (possibly a portmanteau Spork At the same time, we word itself), sporks are also attempted to shed some known as foons. decency on the dress standard “Spork-like utensils, such of Donald Duck, who resolutely as the terrapin fork or refuses to wear pants. Up until ice cream fork, have this time, the two subjects had not been been manufactured connected, and probably still shouldn’t be. since the late 19th But as you know, logic has no place on page Century; patents two of The Weekend Sun. Knork for spork-like Now the spork/knork field has all been designs date back thrown into disarray with the development of to at least 1874, yet another piece of hybrid cutlery: and the word ‘spork’ was registered as a The Splitter. trademark in the US and the UK decades later. They are used by fast food restaurants, schools, prisons, the military, backpackers and in airline meals.”

We can probably thank Samuel W. Francis, who was issued a US patent in 1874. Harry L. McCoy also came up with a clever thing, a cutting spoon patented in 1908. Harry, as far as we know, didn’t come up with a catchy name though.

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99% UV protection in summer Roald Dahl writes that his father invented This device is made up of two components The Fujitsu an early version of the knork as a result of – a long spork and a spatula – that can join Stylish & permanent forces to become a set of tongs. They do so by losing an arm. Horatio Nelson, minus an way of a keyhole slot at the base of the spork’s arm, also used a fork with a cutting edge, Engineered for NZ conditions known as a Nelson fork. I’ve seen some handle that accommodates and locks a pin in interesting knorks in my time, but none of place at the base of the spatula’s handle.

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Optional side curtains them have been that pointy.

From there, the one-millimetre thick English boffins tell us the blended words are titanium material offers just the right amount 5 year warranty known as ‘portmanteau’ which is combining of flex to get tonging. It’s being promoted by the company Full Windsor and is much more two words to make a new one.

I have no idea what portmanteau means sophisticated than the spork. but you can blame Lewis Carroll, who first As we discovered back in ’15, no-one has BAY BAYOF OF PLENTY PLENTY used it in that context. really ’fessed up to inventing the spork.

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Microsoft, and even the tradename Velcro - a combination of velour (velvet) and crochet (hook). A skort is a mash up of skirt and shorts. Probably still not acceptable to Donald. However, he should be concerned about ‘turkducken’, which was added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2010.

It’s a culinary masterpiece in which a chicken is inserted into a duck (take its pants off if necessary); and the duck into a turkey.

You’ll need a spork for that. Then someone, probably trying to cover their backside, coined the phrase ‘guesstimate’ and more recently our attempts to chill out and relax at the same time have resulted in a chillax. Even celebrities have jumped on the portmanteau wagon, with merged name combos that have given us the cringeful Brangelina, TomKat and Beniffer.

I guess it won’t be long before we see some new combinations, such as: Dexting = Driving and texting. Apologies to Dexter. Craptacular = Used to describe entertainment that is so gut-wrenchingly terrible, you can’t take your eyes off it. Please feel free to send in your ideas for new words.

We’ll publish them here first, so you’ll be noted in the annals of history as the official inventor.

In the meantime, if I catch any of you dexting, I’m going to spork your eyes out.

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Domestic rubbish dumped on Papamoa Beach.

He was disgusted and disappointed.

“Yes, certainly in a stink about it.”

Leonard Harris’ beloved Papamoa Beach, his haven, had been defiled. “I was watching the waves and noticed something shiny and black, rubbish bag-type plastic, sticking out of the sand.”

He pulled it, but it wouldn’t come loose.

“So I dug it out with my hands. It was a domestic rubbish bag and it was full.” Then a second rubbish bag. And a third. Some disrespectful and inconsiderate fly tipper had buried their rubbish in the middle of Leonard’s retreat, the hugely popular suburban playground that is Papamoa Beach.

“I often take a break from work and go down to the beach for a walk and pick up bits of rubbish. But I certainly wasn’t expecting this. I was pretty gutted, pretty disappointed,” says the Papamoa IT developer.

“We haven’t had specific reports about this incident,” says Tauranga City Council’s Stuart Goodman. “But we do receive complaints about rubbish dumped across the city.”

It’s antisocial behaviour covered by the Litter Act 1979. It decrees “every person commits an offence, and is liable on conviction, in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000…who deposits any litter in or on a public place...” For a corporate body, the maximum fine is $20,000.

Tauranga City Council investigates reports of rubbish dumping and littering to see if anything can be linked to the offender – personal documents or vehicle registration numbers.

Often there’s nothing to identify the offender.

“If we do manage to identify the offender, we follow up and warn them about their offending,” says Stuart. TCC may step up its vigilance.

“We are also looking at installing CCTV at dumping hot spots.” Fine them, says Leonard.

“That would be a start. Then make them fill as many bags as they dumped by walking the beach picking up rubbish. That would be even better.”

He could understand the odd wrapper on the beach but not three plastic bags of domestic rubbish.

“They could have put it out on the kerb for collection. Wouldn’t that have been easier? That tells us something about them. People don’t want to pay for bags, so they go bury it on a beach. An easy hole to dig. It is deeply disrespectful and irresponsible.

“It’s such a lame way to get rid of rubbish.”

Leonard removed the bags from the beach before they were claimed by the incoming tide.

Papamoa Beach is bordered by a busy road. “Illegal dumping or burying rubbish on a beach isn’t something easily done nine to five. It would have to be done after dark – harder to spot.”

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A traffic metering system at the Barkes Corner roundabout has been removed as New Zealand Transport Agency works on making further improvements.

The metering system was installed in early September as part of a solution to improve peak traffic flow. It has involved the installation of traffic lights at the State Highway 29A Barkes Corner roundabout on the Pyes Pa Road and SH29A westbound approaches.

“We are looking at options to remove the green light phase, and add more sets of traffic lights and signage,” says NZTA Bay of Plenty Transport System Manager, Rob Campbell.

Cameron Road sale

For first time in more than 40 years, a large prominent land holding on Cameron Road in Tauranga is on the market.

The property consists of three adjoining land titles and is fully tenanted.

The property sits beside Central Tauranga’s fire station on one of the main arterial routes in to and out of the city centre.

Car dealerships have been operating from parts of the address since the early 1970s – then predominantly by the current property owners, the Cranston family. The Cameron Road block is being marketed for sale at auction at 1pm on October 24 through Bayleys Tauranga.

Kindergarten move

Te Puna Kindergarten is now in a new location.The kindergarten will now be built in the development at the end of Minden Road, with views out to Matakana and the Kaimai Ranges. The new kindergarten is aiming to be completed by mid-2019.

“We are extremely excited to have a brand new purpose built kindergarten,” says head teacher Paula Osborn. “This is a large, ongoing project with a lot of dedicated and passionate people behind it. “The efforts and dedication of our kindergarten families, fundraising committee, the community and local businesses has been extraordinary.”

Kayaking cops

A man who tried to give the police the slip in Tauranga ended up being chased down by two officers in a kayak.The man, who police say had a warrant out for his arrest, was spotted on 11th Avenue on Sunday.He tried to give officers the slip by jumping into the water at Memorial Park.Members of the public lent police their kayaks so they could keep the chase afloat.

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“Why am I not surprised to see someone being negative? If people aren’t complaining about nothing to do in Tauranga they’re complaining at the prospect of being offered more options.

“I’m really excited about the newly minted Bayfair even though I’m far from wealthy.”

Three strangers at the dinner table They just wanted a coffee, but found themselves down the wrong road, which led them to a physical and metaphorical sign - Sarona.

That’s how an unlikely group - an Israeli couple and an author- came to sit across the table from a dumbfounded developer.

Sarona Park - ‘more than just a place to live’ - is situated at the end of Omanawa Road and is owned by developer Warren Dawson.

In 2006, the 76 hectare site was subdivided and named Sarona Park in honour of Warren’s grandfather Gerald Douglas Dawson, who owned the land more than 100 years ago.

Warren says the land has always had great significance, but until recently he didn’t know to what extent.

“Just by chance and by mistake, an Israeli couple ended up driving up the wrong road and came across

a name that was synonymous to Israel,” says Warren. “They were very curious to find out where it came from “They tracked me down later in the week and I said: ‘well, it was actually my grandfather who was stationed in this particular little town of Sarona’.”

Gerald fought in the First World War as part of the New Zealand Mounted

Rifle Brigade, consisting of the Auckland Mounted Rifles, the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, the Wellington Mounted Rifles and the 1st Machine-Gun Squadron.

He was put on placement in the Middle East, where Israel is now, and fought in a significant battle called The Battle of Ayun Kara, nearby Sarona.

The Battle of Ayun Kara was an engagement in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign where New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade and the Turkish 3rd Infantry division battled. New Zealand won the battle at a cost of 44 dead and 81 wounded.

Gerald was also one of five who went out to the silencer of the machine gun post and was the only one who survived.

After returning from the war, Gerald bought the land where Sarona Park now sits and named his farm after the small colony which he took a liking to.

“I think he liked the land so

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Developer Warren Dawson and his grandfather Gerald Douglas Dawson’s war memorabilia.

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field diary.

The letters discuss not only the battles, but day-to-day life, such as running out of water and food, moving forward and camp as well as liaising with home, discussing family members, the farm and activities.

“Chris was highly intrigued by the field diary, because there aren’t many artefacts out there from World War One. He couldn’t sleep that night and said he was blown away by the information.”

Before meeting Yossi and Chris, Warren didn’t know too much about his grandfather. He says Gerald was a kind and humble man, but like many veterans, chose not to speak about what went on during the war.

“All I knew at the time was my grandfather went to war, came home with the name and also brought back a pistol side arm and other memorabilia,” says Warren.

“Meeting the Israel couple, talking to the author and reading his book, has given me a lot more appreciation and understanding of what he endured through the war.”

Warren plans to travel to Israel in a few weeks’ time to visit Yossi and his family and walk the same walk his grandfather did.

“It’s been quite a surreal journey and turn of events, but it’s interesting and I’ll go on the journey because it’s worthwhile.”

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much because it was different to the average towns or buildings of that area,” says Warren. “That was because it was originally a settlement of immigrants from Germany and so it was built in a different style “They were growing citrus and it was quite tropical.

“I think after that encounter with the Turks it was their first real reprieve after the battle, where they lost quite a few guys.”

Coincidently, the Israeli couple, Yossi and his wife Michal, said they live only around 3kms from Sarona.

In 2006, at the same time as Warren subdivided his land, Yossi said Israeli authorities also sealed off the piece of land Gerald had camped out in and had built roads, parks and buildings, naming it Sarona Park as well.

A year ago, a Tauranga delegation including deputy mayor Kelvin Clout visited the site and unveiled a plague to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives. Tauranga author Christopher Archer joined the group and produced a book titled Saviours of Zion.

“He said that I must meet this author because he knows a lot about the Battle of Ayun Kara and would find it interesting to see all the memorabilia. It’s very hard to come by War World One memorabilia.”

Yossi got in contact with Chris and all three men connected over the dinner table, going through some of Gerald’s letters and mementoes, including a machine gun slug brought back from the battle and a

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Sausage sizzle for swimmers Students from Tauranga Boys’ College Senior Water Polo team will be in charge of the fundraising sausage sizzle stall this Saturday.

The stall is available to local community groups and schools, with the Tauranga Boys’ College Senior Water Polo team having the stall up and running at the Tauranga Farmers’ Market this Saturday from

7.45pm onwards.

The boys and their families have picked up the task of the fundraiser barbeque to raise funds to head over to Sydney for a competition.

They will have the classic sausage, bread, onions and sauce - so what more could you want to go along with your outing at the farmers market?

Make sure you head along and support the team’s Sydney trip by buying your sausage in bread this Saturday.

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Class of ’57 Trish Simpson with a photo of the founding students at Tauranga Girls’ College in 1957. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

When Tauranga Girls’ College celebrates its 60th anniversary this Labour Weekend, there will be a small group of women quietly celebrating 61 years since they attended the school.

Te Puke’s Trish Simpson (nee Boyle) is one of about 160 students who attended the college in 1957 while it was still under construction. It officially opened in 1958.

“Sadly, we seem to have been forgotten,” says Trish, “and the anniversaries of Tauranga Girls’ College are always dated from 1958.

“Hence they are celebrating 60 years this year when in actual fact, for 160 of us, it is 61 years since the college opened for business.

“No one seems to recognise the fact that we were there at all and some of us feel like the ‘lost tribe’.”

But Tauranga Girls’ College principal Tara Kanji says the school does acknowledge the difference between the official opening and the class that was already under way in 1957, and former principal Pauline Cowens mentioned this at the 50th reunion. She says she will also be acknowledging all alumni, including this group, at the upcoming reunion later this month.

Trish says the third form girls attended Tauranga District High School (now Tauranga Boys’ College) for the first three weeks of the first term in 1957, before being relocated down the road to the new school.

“We had the whole campus to ourselves,” she says, “with no senior pupils to lord it over us! The rest of the girls from Tauranga District High School joined us the following year when construction of the school was complete. Read more of this story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz Kerry Mitchell

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Facelift for toy library

Leigh Park, Claudia Prescott Park, Atareta Winiata and Amaia Wirihana. Photo: Nikki South.

No one can spy out a toy faster than a child on a mission.

And now families will be able to spot toys just as quick - a whole library of them in fact following a much-needed facelift at Papamoa Toy Library.

The library is boasting new signage both on the outside of the building, and throughout it; helping locals to better locate the toy library.

And the new look is not without the help of Sun Media’s creative team. Designer Kerri Wheeler has been at the forefront of the project, helping to create new branding for the library, which has included the creation of a new logo for its signage.

“It’s wonderful to finally have great signage to welcome new

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people to the Papamoa Toy Library,” says president of the Papamoa Toy Library, Leigh Park.

“We’re so grateful to Kerri Wheeler and The Weekend Sun for our fabulous new look.”

The Papamoa Toy Library was started by volunteers 16 years ago and continues to grow.

Librarian Cecilia Pamment says the library supports the community as much as they support it.

“Borrowing toys allows children to access new toys every two weeks,” says Cecilia.

“This saves money for parents and grandparents, and it's great to re-use toys too.”

The Papamoa Toy Library has more than 900 toys, and has loaned more than 5000 times to Papamoa locals in the last 12 months.

It loans quality educational toys, games, bikes and outdoor equipment for children aged as young as new-born through to six-years-old.

Atareta Wirihana, a new mum to Papamoa, joined the Papamoa Toy Library recently and says she loves it.

“My little girl loves so many of the toys the Papamoa Toy Library has,” says Atareta.

“I look forward to borrowing the balance bikes and slides when she’s big enough to use them.”

The Papamoa Toy Library is open six days a week, and is located just down the hall from the Papamoa Library.

It is administered by volunteers and generously funded by grants from TECT, The Acorn Foundation and COGs grants.

Nominations open for champions The Walking Access Commission is calling for nominations of people and groups who champion public access to the outdoors.

The Outdoor Access Champion Awards recognise individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to public access to the outdoors. This might include building new tracks and trails, securing new legal access or championing public rights of access.

“These awards thank some of New Zealand’s amazing kaitiaki who open up the outdoors to the public,”

says Walking Access Commission chief executive Ric Cullinane.

“Think about the champions in your local community – both individuals and groups – and nominate them for an award.”

Nominations are open until November 11 and can be made through the commission’s website via: www.walkingaccess.govt.nz Among last year’s winners was the Waikato River Trails Trust, which has worked for more than a decade to develop a network of trails along the Waikato River.

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Squash scholarship served

NZ’s best gymnasts perform in Tauranga A total of 1050 athletes, 103 coaches, 77 team managers, 108 judges, 191 volunteers and 16 event staff from Northland to Southland will convene in Tauranga this week for the 2018 NZ Gymnastics Championships.

Five months of competitions have qualified athletes to perform through until October 6 and battle it out for the

top national titles in artistic, rhythmic, trampoline and aerobic gymnastics.

All five gymnastic sports will be running at ASB Baypark Arena through to Saturday, where it will conclude with the ‘Super Session’ from 1pm.

A live stream will also be running for the duration of the event at: www.gymnasticsnz.tv

Tauranga student Ben Grindrod is presented with the 2018 University of Waikato Squash Scholarship by Dudley Bell.

Tauranga turned on a sunny day when the inaugural recipient of the University of Waikato Squash Scholarship - third year student Ben Grindrod - met up with Dudley Bell of the disbanded University of Waikato Campus Squash Club in Hamilton.

The top of the Bongard Centre, overlooking the ever-developing University of Waikato CBD campus build, provided a stunning setting for the two men to drink coffee and talk squash.

Ben, in his final year of studying a Bachelor of Business Analysis majoring in Finance, is in the top A1 men’s squash division, currently seeded around fourth or fifth in the country.

“I’m thrilled to be the first recipient of this scholarship,” says Ben, “and knowing that future squash players attending Waikato will benefit from it is also pretty cool.” The scholarship was established in 2017 through the partnership between the University of Waikato and the University of Waikato Campus Squash Club. The club donated $22,000 to the university and the scholarship Ben received, which will be awarded annually, is worth $500.

The purpose of the scholarship is to foster excellence in high performance squash and to strengthen partnerships with community and national sporting bodies.

The flexibility of the scholarship means the successful applicant can put it towards university fees or use it to help defray squash-related costs.

As Dudley stresses: “There are so many underlying costs playing sport at this level. The recipient can upgrade their racquet or shoes or pay club fees if that’s where the funds are best channelled.”

Ben, only half-jokingly, hints that his stash of sports socks will likely be allocated some funds.

“Squash is brutal on the socks!” he says.

“I go through a pair a match, and at $10 a pop,

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Tauranga born and raised, Ben confesses he’s as “local as they get”. He was a sports all-rounder who, from an early age, knocked about the squash court with Dame Susan Devoy’s sons and represented Tauranga Intermediate at the AIMS Games in both squash and cross country.

He began to direct all of his energies towards squash from the age of 12. Now a member of the Devoy Squash and Fitness Centre, Ben enjoys success on the national squash circuit with their “100 per cent Tauranga home-grown team”.

The 24-year-old made his debut appearance for New Zealand in the senior ranks late last year and was selected for World Squash Federation’s men’s world team championship held in Marseille in December. Despite missing out on selection for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, it’s still been a busy one for Ben, who heads off to Buenos Aries in a couple of weeks to act as an ambassador at the Youth Olympic Games.

Dudley Bell was a long-standing staff member within the University’s Faculty of Science, and retired last year. Initially a Waikato representative badminton player, Dudley took up squash when he started his tenure at the University over 39 years ago.

“Back in my day it was expensive to play squash,” says Dudley, “and there were waiting lists to join the clubs. When I started working at the university I could play for free.”

Enjoying many years playing at the club and working on the club executive, Dudley says that with only a willing few prepared to run it, the decision was made to disband it in the mid-90s.

When Dudley went on to join a club in Ruakura, the scholarship fund was left to accrue interest.

As the last remaining staff member of the original club executive, Dudley made it his mission to press on and set up the scholarship before he retired.

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Tauranga educators to learn from global leader Re-thinking education for an innovative era will be one of the topics of focus when a globally-recognised voice speaks to Tauranga educators. A guest of Priority One and the University of Waikato, Dr Tony Wagner will speak about the importance of educating our future workforce in a more meaningful and empowering way. He will also cover how success is taught and measured in schools and the precedent that sets for the type of employees companies recruit.

Tony served as the strategic education advisor education documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which had its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Dr Wagner will be in Tauranga from October 28-31 and will deliver a number of seminars to business and school leaders.

The general public are also invited to hear Tony speak at a Smart Talk event on Tuesday, October 30, from 3pm5pm at Club Mount Maunganui.

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Film makers make the cut

A scene from Sophie Webster’s Case Thief.

Two of the top 12 Kiwi film makers in this year’s International Youth Silent Film Festival are from Tauranga.

They’re Sophie Webster of Tauranga Girls’ College, with her mystery Case Thief, and the other local finalists are Ruben Connolly, Ben Saunders, Mason Williams and Liam Fitzpatrick of Otumoetai College, with their hero movie entitled Family Jewels.

The IYSFF is an international competition which challenges filmmakers, aged 20 and under, to create a three-minute silent film set to one of 10 musical scores composed especially for the festival.

This year’s competition attracted 35 entries across the genres of hero, romance, mystery, noir, Motown, western and slapstick.

They were reduced to the top 12 silent films after a robust examination by a panel of jurors.

The other finalists are: ATTACK! of the DEATH ROBOT by Matthew Tribble, Joseph Hisayasu, Kais Azimullah and Harry Ashley of Lynfield College in Auckland; Between Frames by Sarah Kolver and Joshua Kibblewhite of The University of Auckland; Overexposed by Harry Ashley, Raymond Feng and Shamir Sarif of Lynfield College in Auckland; Princess Castle by Samuel Chitty of Mahurangi College in Warkworth; Random Act of Kindness

by Benaiah Dunn, Conner Lindsay, Mitchell Hay, Callum Scott, Thomas Dunn, Ben Amende, Jonah Smith, Nathan Pedrigal and Michael Wade of Taieri College at Middlemarch; The Essential Organ by Luke Jackson and James French from Wellington; The Key to Success by Ysabella Stevenson, Naia Doak and Alesha McFarlane of Mahurangi College; The Main Suspect by Liam Bennet in Christchurch; The Terrorist Who Tripped by Tremaine Leaso, Abigail Blackie, Rose MacClure, Kunal Vallabh, Daniel Brown and Tainas Pere of Lynfield College, and The Tipping Point by Sophia Kwon and Christina Pan of Carmel College in Auckland.

The winners of the International Youth Silent Film Festival will be decided by actor and director David de Lautour and Bay of Plenty Film CEO and

The chase from Family Jewels, by Ruben Connolly, Ben Saunders, Mason Williams and Liam Fitzpatrick. director Anton Steel. The winners will be announced at the 2018 New Zealand National Awards at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre in Tauranga on October 17.

This year, IYSFF founder Jon ‘JP’ Palanuk, from Portland in the United States, will attend the 2018 New Zealand National Awards red-carpet awards ceremony.

All top 12 films will be screened at the finals an each will feature live musical accompaniment from IYSFF composer Nathan Avakian, who is also travelling from the United States and will perform on Baycourt’s mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

This year the Top 12 finalists are competing for a prize pool of $6750 across 10 categories, which includes $2000 for the first place winner, $1500 for second place, $1000 for third place and a $750 Highly Commended prize.

The top films selected will go on to represent New Zealand at the IYSFF Global Awards 2019 in Portland.

Otago brothers Benaiah and Thomas Dunn became the first Kiwi filmmakers to take higher honours i the international competition after their silent film The Chase won second place and a cash prize of $US1500 at the 2018 IYSFF Global Awards.

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Anger over new bus route A new bus route on the Western Bayhopper network will begin on December 10, and members of the public aren’t happy.

The new bus route will be in place from December 10.

Deb Turner, who lives on Papamoa Beach Road, says via the new route, it will take her around two hours to get to the hospital.

“A lot of people aren’t happy,” says Deb. Deb relies on buses and is worried about getting around and getting her groceries home.

The current bus route drops Deb right by her house, but come December 10, she will have to walk up to 20 minutes to get to the correct bus stop.

She will also have to change buses multiple times just to get to Tauranga Hospital.

But Deb isn’t the only one who will be affected by the new bus route changes.

She says there are multiple people she knows of that will suffer from the bus route changes.

One group of people she has in mind is the elderly.

She is worried that those who rely solely on the bus system won’t be able to walk as far as she can to catch a bus. To view the new network, visit: www.baybus.co.nz/ tauragna-western-bay/new-networkcoming-10-december-2018/

Oscar talks birds this month Oscar Thomas is coming to speak at the October meeting of Birds BOP, to be held at Brain Watkins Hall on Wednesday, October 10, at 7pm.

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Still only 18, Oscar was the recipient of Forest and Bird’s 2017 Youth Award. During 2016, he orchestrated a successful Bird of the Year campaign to win the vote for the kokako for the first time The kokako won with 3600 votes - 1000 more than the secondplaced kea. Oscar’s campaign culminated in him being interviewed by Carolyn Robinson on One’s Seven Sharp.

A regular guide since 2015 on the Hauraki Gulf island sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi, Oscar also makes regular pelagic (ocean-going) trips to observe seabirds.

His favourite highlight so far was his visit to the Chatham Islands, which will be the topic of his Birds BOP talk.

Fast becoming an authority on anything bird-related, Oscar will take this knowledge to Belgium for a year in 2019.

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The new gondola is expected to offer quicker access up the mountain and reduce queuing time.

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Sharing the culture ‘Let’s hold hands together’. Photo: Nikki South.

Kiwi Treasures is a childcare centre located on Fraser Street, Greerton, with kids coming from all walks of life.

Late last month the crew at Kiwi Treasures put on a cultural afternoon, inviting friends, parents and grandparents to come along.

Louise Newton, who is a teacher at the centre, says the whole cultural experience was really exciting.

She also addressed the crowd and welcomed them by saying hello in eight different languages.

“This is such a multi-cultural centre,” says Louise.

“I love learning about everyone’s different cultures.

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Children from the centre kicked off the afternoon’s entertainment with performances in Maori, followed by the Kapa Haka group from Greerton Village School.

“I am so pleased with how this has all turned out,” says Louise. “We want to knowledge the cultures and let them know that we support them.”

The performances were then followed by food.

The centre encouraged families to bring along something from their culture, with food ranging from sausages cooked on the barbeque to traditional scones with jam and cream.

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Bay Originals has their last free event coming up on Saturday, October 6 at Totara Street, Mount Maunganui.

“This is our last free big event,” says Bay Originals organiser Adam McLean.

“It’s free to the public and runs from 6pm-1am, with seven bands playing.

They are all local artists, from rock to Latin music to dub to hip-hop to DJ.” Adam is expecting over 400 people

at the event, which is funded through Tauranga City Council’s event fund.

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“We had about 300 people come to the last one,” says Adam.

“It’s all about bringing original, local music to the mainstream. I made a promise to everyone that it would be free all year, but this is our last free event. After this it will be ticketed.”

Figuring what, where and when It’s a numbers game. Fast forward 30 years and the Western Bay of Plenty will have a population of 250,000, will need 43,000 more homes, have lower levels of home ownership, and will have 30 per cent of people aged 70-plus as opposed to 15 per cent today.

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SmartGrowth, the Western Bay’s long term spatial plan, is considering all of these issues well in advance to ensure this growth is managed sustainably and we retain the lifestyle the region enjoys.

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And yet organisers of the festival are claiming they will be doing just that.

The Bay of Plenty’s much-loved festival, celebrating all things Pasifika, is returnin for another year to Greerton Village School on Wednesday, October 24.

The festival is held by Pasifika in the Ba Trust, made up of a small group of Pasifik teachers from around the region who banded four years ago in order to help raise the achievement of Pasifika students Mike Douglas is one of many teachers who are part of the trust, and he says this year’s event is promising to be bigger and better than ever.

Twelve primary schools, three kindergartens and four intermediate schools from all over the Bay of Plenty are confirmed so far, ranging from as far a

Katikati to Te Puke.

The festival also includes guest performances by Tauranga Boys’ College.

“Our intention is always to raise the Pasifika profile in the Bay of Plenty a to promote the Pasifika culture within ou ECE and primary school communities,” says Mike.

“The vibrant atmosphere which is uniquely Pacific is always what makes thi event special. Pasifika culture is colourful loud and joyful.”

Best of all, is the food.

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Youth gardener getting stuck in It was his grandma that got him into gardening, and as a child Declan Lang can distinctly remember pulling out carrots and potatoes from the garden to cook for dinner.

Now, the Bethlehem teen has won the Central North Island Budding Young Gardener title as part of the national search for the inaugural Yates Budding Young Gardener 2018.

As part of the competition, Declan, 13, created a vegetable garden from scratch, clearing out a portion of overgrown garden, weeding, digging and setting down edging before composting and planting - all of

“Coconut buns, panikeke, pork buns, chop suey and raw fish. It's great,” adds Mike, who hopes the event can become as recognised as the national ASB Polyfest, hosted in Auckland each year.

“Last year around 2000 people attended the event, and we hope this year we can have more people enjoy it and support the children performing,” he says.

“For many first-time performers in the festival, it’s a unique opportunity to experience Pasifika culture on such a grand scale.

“It’s great to see the sense of pride in the children’s eyes, being able to represent their culture on the big stage.”

For the first time the event is being hosted on the other side of the city at Greerton Village School, which Mike says is a unique opportunity.

“In previous years the event has been hosted by schools in Papamoa, and we are looking forward to having the festival closer to central Tauranga for the first time.”

Backstage the crew has learned ways to tidy up, making a plan to run things as efficiently as possible.

“There’s no space for ‘Island Time’ at this festival -

everything runs to time,” he says.

But it’s not just the trust who make all of the magic happen. They are joined by a wider committee who help run the festival each year.

“Everyone volunteers their time in order to see this event succeed. Each year a different school offers to host the event and, beyond that, the cultural groups that perform are usually run by parent or teacher volunteers and are a culmination of many hours of practice, costume making and organisation.”

This year’s event will start with a powhiri to welcome the performing groups into the school.

School performances will begin from 9.30am, hosted on an outdoor stage including special guest performances and sponsor giveaways.

“The audience can stretch out a picnic blanket,” says Mike, “and enjoy the music or stroll through the market style stalls selling authentic Pacifica food and goods. There will also be community information stalls.”

Pasifika in the Bay will be at Greerton Village School, on Wednesday, October 24, between 9.30am and 2pm Postponement date will be Friday 26 October.

which was recorded on time-lapse video over a day of hard work.

Declan won a Yates hamper worth over $300 and is lining up alongside seven other regional winners for the grand prize of a trip to Australia, becoming a Yates Ambassador for a year and spending time in his garden with a Yates horticulturist.

The grand winner will be announced during National Gardening Week from October 15-22.

To vote for Declan Lang visit: https://a.cstmapp.com/p/27268.

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Casual Christmas jobs With Christmas not far away, retailers are starting to think about hiring staff for the busy festive season, and Retail NZ says casual Christmas roles are a great way of earning some cash and perhaps starting a career in retail.

“The Christmas and summer seasons are very busy for New Zealand retailers, and many retailers will be looking for casual staff to help them out over the busy period,” says Retail NZ’s general manager for public affairs, Greg Harford.

Greg says if people are looking to earn a bit of money for Christmas,

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there will be casual opportunities in retail over the next few months.

“To work in retail, you do need an outgoing personality, good numeracy and literacy skills and, who knows, it might be the start of a retail career for you.

“There are plenty of people in the industry who started off in holiday jobs and have built themselves strong careers in the retail sector.

“Retail is a complex industry, and there are many different roles available within the sector for those looking to grow, develop and build a career.

Get naked on National Nude Gardening Day

Green thumbs will be baring their bums for New Zealand’s first National Gardening Week Nude Gardening Day on October 20.

NZ Naturist Federation president Donna Miller says the decision was made to move away from the World Naked Gardening Day, held in the first week of May, as Kiwi nudists were chillingly unimpressed.

“No one wants to be naked when temperatures plunge,” says Donna.

“It might be great in the Northern Hemisphere, but New Zealand’s autumn temperatures are not conducive to getting your gear off.

“Moving our nude gardening day into National Gardening Week was a much better idea.”

This year, National Gardening Week (October 15-22) is focusing on helping butterflies flourish with a National Swan Plant planting day on October 20.

NZ Naturist Federation, which has recently celebrated 60 years, has around 1600 members and expects a number of its regional clubs will participate in the National Swan Plant planting day.

“We’re looking forward to doing our bit for butterflies, and we will also take the opportunity to get club gardens ready for summer,” says Donna.

“Getting outside in the nude is a great experience, and if you don’t feel up to a group gardening session, enjoy the privacy of your own garden and soak up nature there.”

Fiona Arthur from Yates says it’s great to have naturist clubs on board this year helping to boost butterfly numbers.

“Butterflies, including the much loved monarch butterfly, are key pollinators for our fruit and vegies,” says Fiona.

“The monarch caterpillars in particular have a ferocious appetite and planting swan plants will help ensure they don’t run out of food, so we’re asking everyone to join in and plant one or two.”

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“Housing NZ acknowledges that around 800 tenants suffered by either losing their tenancies, losing their possessions, being suspended from the public housing waiting list, negative effects on their credit ratings or, in the worst cases, being made homeless," says Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford.

“Housing NZ is committed to redressing the hardship these tenants faced. This will be done on a case-bycase basis and the organisation will look to reimburse costs tenants incurred, and make discretionary grants to cover expenses such as moving costs and furniture replacement.

Phil says the approach to methamphetamine in 2013 by the government of the day was a moral and fiscal failure.

He says Housing NZ had been instructed by then ministers to operate like a private sector landlord. This led to the well-being of tenants being ignored.

Successfully managing a growing city Our population has reached 135,000, and is growing at 2.5 per cent a year.

The good news for home owners is that demand keeps increasing house values and, even though around 1200 new homes were built last year, the average house price has reached $700,000. The bad news is that, on Tauranga wages, it now takes nine years of a whole household income to purchase the average home.

New Zealand has been a propertyowning democracy, but with homeownership rates declining to below 65 per cent, it’s right to say we have a housing crisis.

Many rely on downsizing a mortgagefree family home to provide additional retirement income, but with an increasing number of seniors renting or still having a mortgage after the age of 65, there’s a significant and growing part of our population more vulnerable to financial shocks.

Allowing the creation of good quality, affordable housing is a challenge that

requires backbone from politicians in both councils and government, because few residents want such developments in their backyard.

Employment has outstripped population growth at 4.6 per cent, but on the downside so has traffic, with a 3.9 per cent increase. The $70m that council and NZTA spent on transport last year isn’t sufficient to keep up and the public know it.

That’s why I suggested last week that we could transfer $35m from a new downtown library to four lanes on 15th Avenue/Turret Road instead.

Debt has begun to increase again to $348m, but so has council’s annual income, to $210m.

Council’s main challenge continues to be managing a growing city successfully.

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BOP All Blacks in top form If ever the All Blacks were in danger of a serious wobble a year out from the Rugby World Cup, it was last Sunday against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

men in black. But what we got was a consummate performance from an under pressure side that never looked like losing to the Pumas.

If ever you needed proof that the All Blacks could well field the two best teams in world rugby, this was it.

Without Kieran Reed, Owen Franks, Brodie Retallick and Liam Squire, the forward pack was simply magnificent.

At the centre of it all was Sam Cane, who as usual led the ferocious offensive tackling line and showed up around the park to good effect.

The boy from Reporoa was marked as a future All Black ever since he played for the Bay of Plenty at under-14 level. At each step along the path, with the move to Tauranga Boys’ College First XV, NZ Schools, Bay of Plenty Steamers, NZ Under-20s and the Chiefs, it was a matter of when, not if, he would make the ultimate step up to the All Blacks.

After being tripped up by the gallant Cane made his debut aged 20 in 2012, Springboks a fortnight earlier, the but had to bide his time as the successor All Blacks selected a pack full of to arguably the greatest openside flanke inexperienced and decidedly second of all time in Richie McCaw. tier players in front of a sold out It was time well spent. He is a natural stadium of passionate home fans leader and trains harder than anyone else, desperate for a first-ever win over the just like McCaw did. When it comes to tackling they share a common philosophy – if it moves, smash it.

Another BOP Steamer, Nathan Harris, joined Cane for the last 20 minutes of the test against Argentina. The replacement hooker is proving to be a reliable late game replacement for Cody Taylor, who has been the form hooker in world rugby in 2018.

Harris and Cane first packed down together in th • Bay of Plenty under-14 rep team, and they also had a year together in the Tauranga Boys’ College First XV. Ironically, the arrival of Cane and Carl Axtens from Reporoa may have unwittingly been the making of Harris as a future All Black, as he was shunted from the loose forwards to hooker to make way for the two NZ • Schools reps.

Harris told me last year it was obvious from an early age that Cane would go all the way.

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“He is a guy who goes out there and gives 100 per cent every single time in training and both on-and-off the field “He is a great guy to be around and he is always pretty open to take advice or to give it to someone else.”

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Softball and baseball besties in the Bay Traditionally, the sports of softball and baseball don’t get on.

A little like rugby union and rugby league, they’ve operated in isolation and regarded each other with deep suspicion.

Tauranga Softball’s home base at Otumoetai’s Carlton Reserve.

Softball is the one that has deep roots in New Zealand, with baseball a relatively late arrival from the US. It has the glamour and wall-to-wall TV coverage, while softball struggles for media exposure other than when the Black Sox are winning world championships.

In Tauranga, softball has been going through tough times after their heady days from the 1980s through to the early 2000s, while baseball has been looking to establish itself in recent years, and has the new Auckland Tuatara team competing in the Australian professional league to help build its profile.

With new people and a new energy in softball in the Bay, however, there’s a revival going on, and as part of that the two sports are burying their differences even advertising themselves together on the same roadside signs.

Western Bay of Plenty Softball Association’s season gets up and running

tomorrow, at the game’s Carlton Reserve headquarters in Otumoetai.

A have-a-go session starts the day at 10am, followed by the opening games in the senior competition beginning at midday. Juniors start their competition on October 27, two weeks into term four. President Paul Goodall says the harmony between the two sports in the Bay, in contrast to most other parts of the country, is based on the warm personal relationship between himself and his baseball counterpart, Shane Woolley. “Although we are in some ways competing for the same players, in other ways we’ve got different resources that we can share to grow each of our own games,” says Paul.

Apart from sharing the roadside signs, Paul says in the spirit of simply wanting to give people the chance to get out on a park and do something they've been co-operating on have-a-go days, and on coaching initiatives as well.

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“Because 95 per cent of the games are similar, as far as catching, throwing and base running,” he says. “There’s only three differences between the two.”

The pitching style is the obvious one, he says, but in baseball the diamond is bigger. In baseball you can leave your base at any time at your own risk, whereas in softball you can’t leave your base until the ball has left the pitcher’s hand.

Noted Tauranga softball identity Simon Bruce, whose late father Kevin was behind the rise of the game in the region and is soon

to have the main diamond at Carlton Reserve named after him in recognition of his services, has returned to the Bay after gaining years of experience playing the game at a high level. He’s stoked with the way the two sports buddying up.

“Throughout the rest of the country they don’t like each other,” says Simon. “They don’t let each other use their diamonds, their fields, they don’t work together for have-a-go days or to expand where the game is. But in Tauranga they do.” Tauranga City Baseball

are running a fortnightly social competition for adults, beginning October 12 at their base at Papamoa’s Gordon Spratt Reserve, on Friday nights.

That suits him and the reborn club he’s managing and putting his energy and passion behind Tauranga Legends.

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Doc goes to the HOPP The doctor who has spent thousands of hours driving around the country in a V8 ambulance diagnosing unwell Kiwis is about to start a six-month Healthy Oceans, People and Ports tour.

The HOPP tour will be over land and sea. Dr Tom Mulholland, a leading authority on wellbeing, has hosted his own television and radio shows, has a weekly column in a national Sunday newspaper and has penned two books on healthy thinking.

Media medic Dr Tom Mulholland will carry out health checks on communities at 16 ports around the country.

For the last four years he has taken his retro Chevy V8 ambulance around the country to diagnose and provide people with the information they need to keep themselves at home safe with their families, “rather than in the emergency department”.

From October to March 2019 he will provide the same service at coastal communities, from Whangarei in the north to Stewart Island in the south.

The tour starts in Tauranga on October 8 and ends in Auckland on March 31, and he’ll be visiting plenty of NZ towns along the way.

Dr Tom and his team will circumnavigate the country in the 12m power cat MV Cool Change, supporting a land crew travelling in the ‘Dr Tom on a Mission’ ambulance.

“Primary industries such as forestry, farming and fishing are a vital part of New Zealand’s economy,” he says. “Investing in the wellbeing of the people who run this industry is paramount in sustainability and return on investment of resources.

“Traditionally, we tend to invest time and money into plant, stock and processes, without investing in

ourselves and our workmates.”

Based on his experiences to date, he estimates his health checks will diagnose 300 people with pre or full type two diabetes, 450 with high blood pressure, 500 with stress, anxiety or depression and a further 350 with poor sense of purpose or a plan for their life.

His land-tour has already uncovered hundreds of cases of dangerously high blood pressure, cholesterol and type two diabetes.

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earlier than necessary,” he says.

The HOPP Tour focus is on coastal communities, because he believes they can often be neglected when it comes to health care.

Dr Tom has spent 30 years working as an emergency department doctor, and says most of the cases he sees in ED are from preventable illnesses.

“However, by the time patients have reached hospital, most of the damage has already been done,” he says. “That is why we go to the people, rather than waiting for them to go to the emergency department.”

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Donate a bike to a kid in need Earlier this year, Good Neighbour had a referral from hospice to help a lady who needed a couple of bikes for her grandkids.

The team at Good Neighbour posted a request on Facebook and were inundated with offers of bikes from kind hearted people in Tauranga. They even had other offers of help from around the region.

Thanks to Lynette and Dave Gillies from Z Service Station and My Ride Mt Maunganui who came to the rescue, the kids were given brand new bikes which they are enjoying riding.

After gathering interest from Volunteer Bike Mechanics, a meeting was set with My Ride in Mt Maunganui, who kindly

agreed to come on board and be the receiving agent for people to bring their bikes too.

As the bikes are fixed and sorted they will be matched with families and delivered before Christmas, helping to keep kids busy and active over the holidays.

We are looking for good working order bikes from 12-26 inches.

You can take your bikes to My Ride, 37 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui during the month of October, so the

The team from My Ride, Z Service Station and Good Neighbour helping kids in our community.

Tauranga eclipses Auckland again Tauranga is emerging as New Zealand’s most costeffective logistics hub for importers and distributors, according to an independent study.

The analysis found that Tauranga offered cost savings of about five per cent over Auckland as a hub for nationwide distribution.

It comes amid investment and rapid growth at Port of Tauranga and improving key transport connections between the city and other regions.

The Middlebank Consulting Group analysis was conducted for an international brand seeking information about a potential New Zealand hub for importing and distributing manufactured goods.

It concluded Tauranga was arguably the best option for furniture, electronics and apparel. For vehicle

imports, there was benefit to using Auckland for areas north of the Bombay Hills and Tauranga for the rest of the North Island.

However for furniture, the analysis found Tauranga was about 12.5 per cent cheaper than Auckland for warehousing and six per cent cheaper for road freight.

Brother International moved from Wellington to Tauranga and saved $889,000 a year and helped reduce CO2 emissions by 47 per cent over five years.

Tauranga offered the company “super-efficient” port container handling and same-day delivery to areas from Hamilton to north of Auckland, allowing Brother to increase productivity by being closer to customers.

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Good Neighbour crew can get them ready for deserving kids and families in time for Christmas.

My Ride are kindly offering new helmets to go with the bikes for just $20, so if you want to sponsor one for a child when you drop off your bike, the team at Good Neighbour would really appreciate that too.

Donators will receive a 10 per cent discount on new bikes not already discounted if you were looking at upgrading your bike.

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Professor Ian Hawes will lead a project addressing the problem of often toxic cyanobacterial blooms in New Zealand lakes. The blooms are increasingly affecting recreational and commercial users.

The second project is led by Professor Chris Battershill and Professor Chad Hewitt. It aims to develop new techniques that will fast-track the identification of novel bioactive compounds in marine organisms, particularly looking at new invasive species.

The funding comes from the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment’s Endeavour Fund, which is the country’s largest contestable science fund.

The funding enables the Coastal Marine Field Station to get going on some major projects that will mean a number of new staff and students across the region.

Priority One’s Shane Stuart says they’re very exciting projects and represent a major contribution to growing high value, sustainable futures for the country’s marine and freshwater water resources.

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It was a weekend of achievements for the party. First and foremost, we adopted a new constitution. Voting delegates also elected new board members and a new president, who has already hit the ground running.

We are excited about the changes and are looking forward to what is coming up.

The remit sessions are always a good way for our members to debate remits from all over the country. Tauranga put forward several.

We proposed that New Zealand First tightens regulation of Retirement Villages, that it seeks to provide incentives to holiday work visa holders into those areas experiencing employee shortages and that it introduces the Respecting New Zealand Values Bill for migrants and refugees.

All remits were debated and were carried.

Among our keynote speakers was former WBO Heavy Weight Champion Joseph Parker, who inspired everyone with his tale of transition from underdog to world champion.

He also spoke of his goal to retake his title in the face of cynics who say it can’t be done.

This resonates with New Zealand First, which has at times fought against the odds, achieving huge political success when naysayers said it couldn’t be done.

The weekend wrapped up with Winston Peters delivering his leader’s address to an enthusiastic audience.

I would like to thank Tauranga for being a great host for our convention, and our New Zealand First Tauranga electorate committee who put endless hours into making the event a success.

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The great and the not so good

It seems Tauranga residents are more satisfied with their quality of life than citizens of other cities, such as Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Porirua, Christchurch and Dunedin.

But don’t get us started on population and traffic.

The 2018 Quality of Life survey is a partnership between eight NZ local authorities that measures people’s perceptions about quality of life.

Tauranga showed the highest overall satisfaction with quality of life and also topped the list for health, emotional wellbeing and appreciation of the natural environment.

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scored second-highest at 39 per cent, just behind Christchurch at 40 per cent.

However, 56 per cent of Tauranga folk reckoned their city had become a worse place to live over the previous 12 months. The two main reasons cited were traffic congestion and the growing population.

The survey results will assist Tauranga City Council’s strategic planning, including the Community Wellbeing Strategic Plan, the Tauranga Urban Strategy and the Transport Strategy.

Tauranga Mayor, Greg Brownless, says the ongoing challenge for our growing city is how best to cater for all of our residents while safeguarding and enhancing the things that make Tauranga a great place to live.

The full report can be found at: www.qualityoflifeproject.govt.nz

Are you renting? We want to know Next week, my Labour colleagues and I will be holding public meetings in Tauranga to talk with the community about the proposed changes to the residential tenancy laws.

We would like to hear from renters and landlords about the proposed changes.

Renting is now a more permanent situation for many people, with a third of Kiwis now renting. Making life better for those who rent is an important part of the government’s housing plan.

We want renters to be able to make a house a home through proposed changes to rules on allowing pets, basic alterations and a formula for rent increases.

We will focus particularly on tenure, to

highlight the importance of stability and security for families.

The proposed changes would see no-cause tenancy terminations come to an end, a limit on rent increases to once a year and will also address the ‘rent bidding’ issues.

We have two public meetings planned, on Monday, October 8, at 6pm at Senior Citizens Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton, and on Wednesday, October 10, at 6pm at Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa. If you can’t make it

to one of our meetings and you would like to make a submission on the proposed changes, you can email your submission to: RTAreform@mbie.govt.nz or post your submission to: Residential Tenancies Act Reform Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, PO Box 82, Wellington 6140. Submissions must be received by 5pm on Sunday, October 21.

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Pink pooches to join the parade The colour pink is believed to be the colour of universal love of oneself and others, including our pets.

Fitting, then, that Tauranga will be swathed in a sea of pink on October 10 for the annual HOT Pink Walk in support of breast cancer sufferers.

A new feature of the walk this year

will include a Pooch in Pink Parade, complete with a doggy catwalk, and the best dressed canine will win a $150 prize pack from Tauranga Vets.

The annual walk is a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust, which has been running the twilight event since 2002.

Manager Helen Alice has taken her dog Boston on the walk for the past two

years, and says there has been a noticeable increase in people bringing their dogs along to join in the fun.

“Lots of dogs walk wearing their outfits or bandannas,” says Helen, “and we thought it would be nice to have some fun with it.”

Dogs must be on a lead and comfortable in crowds, as well as being comfortable in their outfits.

The event gets under way on The Strand at 5.30pm on Wednesday, October 10 with a Zumba warm-up, release of doves and a oneminute silence to remember those who have died. The 3km walk starts at 6pm and makes its way along Devonport Road, Elizabeth Street, Brown Street, Willow Street and back to Masonic Park.

There will be entertainment ‘hot spots’ along the way, including Tauranga Samba, the Dancing Divas, Greek dancing, singing groups and more.

Entry to the HOT Pink Walk is by donation, with a suggested donation of $10 for adults and a gold coin for children.

Register online at: www.breastcancerbop.org.nz/page/hot-pinkwalk or buy tickets from Z Stations or House of Travel shops.

Miniature fox terrier Lucy models an appropriately comfortable outfit for the Pooch in Pink Parade – a new addition to the 2018 HOT Pink Walk.

Call for Maori women to have breast checks “Don’t be scared, just get it done.”

That’s the message from Tauranga’s Lucia Ekenasio, 51, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast cancer.

Lucia – of Maori, Tokelauan and European descent – discovered she had breast cancer earlier this year after it was picked up in her regular mammogram.

She encourages all women, and particularly Maori women, to make sure they have their regular mammograms, which are free for women aged 45-69.

She thinks many women are too scared to have the breast health check because they fear bad news.

“I think they’re scared that maybe it will be too late,” says Lucia.

“I firmly believe that if you get [the cancer] before it spreads, then you’ve got a chance at living a bit longer. I’ve stayed positive because there’s no use looking at the bad side of cancer. You’ve just got to go through the process, work through the treatment and keep

Lucia Ekenasio. yourself busy.”

Lucia keeps herself busy, and positive, by listening to music and taking regular walks with her partner Toni. Her sister has had breast cancer, and she also lost her father to cancer.

“The overwhelming thing for me is going from being healthy to sick,” she says. “I don’t feel sick.

“Once it got to the chemo stage, that’s when reality set in. I saw my father go through the same thing

and it really upset me.”

Lucia works as a security guard at Tauranga Hospital, so it was an unusual experience to find herself on the receiving end of treatment at the hospital.

“When I got out of my operation, there was a great big card with lots of names in it and I’ve had lots of support from my manager.”

She has also had regular phone calls and emails of support from the team at Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust.

Maori women have had the highest rates and the largest increase in breast cancer in the past two decades, increasing from 123 to 210 per 100,000 women. This is a 70 per cent increase compared to non-Maori women (50 per cent).

Maori women are 21 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, 30 per cent less likely to be diagnosed early and 72 per cent more likely to die from breast cancer than non-Maori.

They are also more likely to get breast cancer younger.

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Small breasts still need regular mammograms Dr Deborah McMurtrie recently diagnosed a 57-year-old, softly spoken woman with breast cancer.

“The woman had felt a lump and gone straight to her doctor,” says Deborah. “Her cancer was easy to feel. It was also easy to see on her mammogram and ultrasound and was able to be biopsied under ultrasound.

“Her cancer was easy to feel. It was also easy to see on her mammogram and ultrasound and I biopsied it.

“She is on that road to treatment so many women have travelled before. The road can be smoother if we pick up cancers earlier.”

Deborah says she had one question for the woman.

“Why had she never had a mammogram?”

In the patient’s case, Deborah says she would

have picked up the cancer on a mammogram well before the patient felt it.

“The patient’s answer was that she thought because her breasts were small-to-average in size and not large, she thought she would be able to feel a cancerous lump easily with selfexamination checks so didn’t think she needed a mammogram.

“This is not true. We see cancers all the time in women with small breasts and there is nothing to feel.”

Self-examination is important.

Some cancers that people can feel are difficult to see on a mammogram - especially if your breasts are made up of dense or fibrous tissue.

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Hormone replacement alternative with Monalisa for vulvovaginal atrophy in A non-hormonal therapy for menopausal women and women women with vaginal atrophy and treated with chemotherapy, breast cancer survivors has now radiotherapy or hormonal therapy been available in the Bay of Plenty for breast cancer survivors. for nearly two years.

“These therapies cause the ovaries Naylin Appanna, from Naylin to stop functioning,” says Naylin.

Appanna Women’s Health Centre, “This leads to a lack of oestrogen, says results of the Monalisa Touch which leads to the symptoms of machine have been astounding. the menopause.

He brought the machine to New “It’s one of only a few Zealand in 2016 and has had more machines in the country.” than 200 patients through the Naylin says the Monalisa clinic - the majority of whom Touch is a radical new have referred to the treatment therapy for the treatment of as life changing. genitourinary symptoms of Consultations for the menopause including Monalisa Touch are available dryness, painful at Naylin Appanna intercourse, Women’s Health prolapse, vaginal Centre on Fraser laxity, burning Street, Tauranga. and itching.

The treatment “It also is a fractional works for micro ablative Naylin Appanna. women who CO2 laser

have lichen sclerosis, which is a condition with whitening of the labia, which results in significant itching and is difficult to treat,” he says.

“Essentially, it’s an alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

“A lot of people don’t want to take hormone therapy after a breast cancer scare and people who have had breast cancer can’t use it. But this works really well.”

The treatment takes about 10 minutes and there’s minimal downtime required afterwards.

“It’s a really easy treatment to do,” says Naylin. “Basically, it’s stimulating the body to regenerate the vagina.

“The results are fantastic. We’ve had amazing results with patients reporting a marked improvement in their quality of life scores.

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Ask the radiologist if your breast tissue is dense on your mammogram.

“Definitely self-examine,” says Deborah. “Our all-woman team at Medex Radiology can welcome you within a few days of you finding a lump.”

There may also be a free service via your GP to be seen within two weeks.

“Go to your GP with any concerns,” says Deborah.

“Most breast lumps are not cancers, but get any change checked!

“Women aged over 40 need to have regular mammograms. We can see changes on your mammogram before you can feel them.”

Looking at a holistic approach With one in two people being diagnosed with cancer, we need to learn how to best optimise our immune systems to fight any disease.

A series of workshops in Oropi will focus on nine healing factors from Dr Kelly Turners’ research for people struggling with cancer.

Turner is the New York Times’ bestselling author of Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against

All Odds, which summarises her research into the radical remission of cancer, when someone heals without Western medicine or after Western medicine has failed.

Workshop organiser Justine Laidlaw, from The Natural Bird, says she has used these principles as part of her healing journey. The five-week workshop will start October 9, from 1pm at Oropi Community Centre and Hall. Tickets are available via: www.thenaturalbird.co.nz

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Developers of New Zealand-owned retail development Tauranga Crossing welcomed locals and visitors through the doors for the next stage of its new shopping centre this week.

Doors have opened at the first 15 stores of the new enclosed shopping mall, which will provide the community with high demand shopping categories such as banking, health and beauty, gifts and homewares, electronics and entertainment.

Joining the growing list of retailers at Tauranga Crossing in the first phase of the mall are essentials such as Acquisitions, ASB, Boardertown, EB Games, Enjoy Massage, Everlast Nails, Health 2000, Just Cuts, Kiwibank, Minute Man, OPSM, Phone Life, Stevens, Whitcoulls and $2 Things.

A number of retailers have opened in the complex in 2018, including, Ezibuy, Farmers, Bed Bath and Beyond and Gilmours.

Once the next section of the centre opens in April 2019, the 45,000 sqm shopping complex is expected to house over 100 fashion, general merchandise and service retailers and food eateries within the two-level mall galleria and dining area.

An al-fresco dining terrace and garden have also been created with families in mind.

The shopping centre complex will be serviced by more than 1700 car parking spaces.

Stage two of the mall will also feature an entertainment precinct, anchored by an Event Cinemas complex that will house six screens and over 1000 seats, as well as the only Vmax screen in the Bay of Plenty.

Tauranga Crossing CEO, Steve Lewis, says: “The 15 new stores introduce contemporary and beautiful modern architecture, and give customers a taste of what they can expect in April next year when the second phase of the enclosed shopping mall opens.

“This will add up to 70 local, national and international retailers and eateries - some of which will be new to Tauranga.”

Additionally, Tauranga Crossing Limited is developing a 23,000sqm lifestyle centre on a staged basis, located directly across Taurikura Drive.

Farmers, Bed Bath and Beyond and Gilmours are already open in the lifestyle centre and further retailers will be added as future stages are developed.

On completion, the total combined centre at the Tauranga Crossing complex, including the shopping centre and lifestyle centre, will be the largest retail destination in the region.

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Dragon boating takes to Lake Taurikura “All-up!” will be the catchcry at Lake Taurikura later this month when 36 dragon boat teams take to the water for the annual Tauranga 10 Up! Dragon Boat Regatta.

The Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club is holding its seventh annual fundraising day on Saturday, October 27, with racing from 9am-4pm.

Each dragon boat includes 10 paddlers and a caller, and a sweep provided by the club. There are three divisions – including corporate, club and a special category for breast cancer survivors – and each race will be over 200m.

Event director Brooke Hargreaves says the event is an opportunity for local businesses to have a great team-building experience.

“Most of them have never done it before,” says Brooke, “so we have a training day beforehand and teach them the basics. They will then

Corporate dragon boat teams will be heading to The Lakes in Tauriko on October 27 for the annual Tauranga 10 Up! Dragon Boat Regatta.

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Boobops will be competing against two teams from Auckland as well as the Cansurvive team from Wellington.

As well as the Boobops, the local club includes the women’s Bay Dragons team, the mixed Bay of Plenty Dragon Flyers team and a new, non-competitive mixed team called The Free Dragons.

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Our felines sometimes feel stressed too Our lives are constantly changing, and that can generate stress not only for us but also for our feline friends. Cats are generally solitary and are finely tuned to our body language, tone of voice and our moods and emotions.

Cats often find change difficult and they can experience stress and anxiety while they are getting used to new situations. Things such as the introduction of a new animal, moving house, a new baby, loud noises, renovations and living in a multi-cat household can cause stress to a cat.

Cats respond to anxiety/stress in many different ways, and they use behaviour as a coping mechanism in response to these situations. A cat may urinate or spray in inappropriate areas, over

groom and change their eating or sleeping patterns. They may hide and withdraw more, vocalise more or scratch inappropriately.

Sometimes these signs can be quite subtle and easily overlooked, but they need to be taken seriously as they may indicate a problem.

Ways you can help a cat through a stressful situation include making sure they always have a safe place to retreat to, have separate feeding and litter tray areas if you have more than one cat and playing with your cat for a few minutes each day.

You can also use a feline pheromone diffuser or spray

and feed them prescription calming food that has a blend of ingredients that can help relax cats. Natural and prescription medications are also available.

If you think your cat maybe suffering from stress or there is a change for your cat coming up, talk to your local vet team for advice.

Changing the rules for temporary pet housing Pet owners handing over their companion animals to boarding facilities, day care centres and other temporary housing facilities can rest easier with the introduction of new animal welfare requirements.

The new Code of Welfare for Temporary Housing of Companion Animals came into effect from October 1, and applies to animals in temporary housing facilities such as boarding facilities and kennels, pet shops, animal welfare centres and pounds, animal day care centres, grooming establishments and quarantine or isolation facilities.

Developed by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and issued by the Minister of Agriculture, the new code sets out minimum standards and best practice guidelines.

Committee chairperson Dr Gwyneth Verkerk says this is the first code that explicitly outlines what

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is required from facilities that provide temporary housing for companion animals.

“The code applies to companion cats and dogs, as well as companion animals that are not covered by an existing species-specific code of welfare, such as guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, rats, fish and turtles,” says Gwyneth.

Minimum standards and recommendations for best practice in the code include the provision of food and water, temperature and lighting, air and water quality, behaviour, health and disease, and sale or rehoming.

“The aim of the code is to encourage all those responsible for the welfare of these animals to adopt the highest standards of husbandry, care and handling,” says Gwyneth. “It is expected that the code will be used as a guide for best practice.”

The code will give assurance to pet owners that the physical, health and behavioural needs of their animals are met and any pain and distress is alleviated while in temporary housing facilities.

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The new trout fishing season and the beginning of the school holidays is providing the perfect combination for a great family activity over the coming weeks.

October 1 marked the start of the new trout season, and thousands of licences have already been sold to eager anglers around the country.

For parents looking for something to occupy their children over the next fortnight, the timing of the new trout season couldn’t be better.

Fish and Game communications manager Don Rood says fishing is something the whole family can enjoy.

“The whole family can now head out together for an outdoor adventure,” says Don. “It is a great opportunity to get the children into the outdoors and introduce them to the joys of fishing.

“With any luck, they will catch their first trout and head home with some fresh wild food for the barbecue or smoker.”

To make it even easier for a family to enjoy trout fishing, Fish and Game has a special family licence available.

“Fish and Game’s family licence not only gives parents and their children the chance to fish together, but also allows grandparents to take their grandchildren fishing,” says Don. “As well, children can get a free fishing licence, while teenagers up to the age of 18 can get a licence for the

Learning dog safety with Animates Animates pet stores in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are partnering with the Kids Safe with Dogs Charitable Trust to bring free educational sessions, teaching children dog safety and the correct way to interact with dogs.

The 45-minute sessions will be held on Thursday, October 11, at 11am and 2pm.

Specially-trained Animates staff will run the sessions and will guide children through real life scenarios, teaching the correct etiquette on how to behave around their own dog and dogs they see on the street.

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whole season for $26 – much cheaper than the adult licence.”

Licences are available at sporting stores or online through the Fish and Game website at: www.fishandgame.org.nz “Buying online is straightforward,” says Don. “All people have to do is choose the licence option that’s best for them and a few clicks later they will have bought it.

“I urge everyone to get out there and give trout fishing a try.”

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“Special hearing aid offers will also be available to ensure members always save.”

Dilworth Hearing audiologist Veronica Hoffman says hearing loss often occurs gradually, with many people not even aware of it.

“Often it’s a family member or friend that suggests seeking help,” says Veronica.

“I’d love to see everyone over 50 have their hearing checked, as well as anyone else who has concerns. There’s a wide range of hearing solutions available to assist people, with hearing aids smaller, smarter and more discrete than ever.”

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It also found many New Zealanders experienced substantial barriers in accessing the technology they needed to improve their quality of life.

AA membership and brand general manager, Dougal Swift, says the new member benefit, offered in partnership with Bay Audiology and Dilworth Hearing clinics across New Zealand, will open the doors to more support.

“The first step for members is to book a free hearing check at a Bay Audiology or a Dilworth Hearing clinic,” says Dougal.

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Getting the spice levels just right in Papamoa If you’re looking for a venue for a wedding reception or your office Christmas shindig, Great Spice has opened a new Indian restaurant in Golden Sands with plenty of room to throw a party.

The Great Spice story began with a takeaway shop in Rotorua, followed by the first restaurant at Papamoa Plaza, restaurants in Omanu and Bureta, and the newest outlet in the food court at Papamoa Plaza.

Due to customer demand, Great Spice has opened a new restaurant at 4 Golden Sands Drive. The latest addition to the Great Spice line-up includes beautiful indoor and outdoor areas that can seat 100-plus and out cater for more than 500.

The spacious restaurant, with separate bar area, is a suitable venue for wedding receptions, corporate parties and intimate dinners.

Head chef and owner Bishnu Aryal says it has taken

years of blending, experimenting and experience to create a unique flavour which he defines as the “great spice”.

Great Spice head chef and owner Bishnu Aryal and his team in their new restaurant that has just opened in Golden Sands.

Perfect parsley to put on practically everything If there’s one herb every kitchen needs, it’s parsley.

Almost any boiled vegetable can be topped with parsley. Appetisers, whether they’re fish, hummus, or cheese-based, can all benefit from a sprinkling of parsley.

Parsley-concentrated recipes include salsa verde and tabbouleh.

Salsa verde is a cold, uncooked Italian herb-based sauce. It is ideal for ladling on steak, fish, or fresh sourdough bread. Salsa verde

combines handfuls of chopped parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, and seasoning. It keeps well in the fridge so is ideal for summer barbecues.

Tabbouleh is a vegetarian salad with the main ingredients of parsley, quinoa, and chopped vegetables with a citrus dressing.

Parsley is easy to grow and once established requires little maintenance.

It likes rich fertile soil topped with compost or manure.

Plant it in a sunny spot or in pots close to the kitchen.

Once established, it doesn’t need much watering.

“It is the discovery of this special flavour which we use in my restaurants which allows the restaurants to carry the name Great Spice Indian Restaurant,” says Bishnu.

Great Spice offers a wide range of dishes, from the traditional butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, beef and chicken korma, and vindaloo, to the less

common goat curry.

The restaurants also cater for nonmeat eaters, with a large variety of vegetarian dishes, dairy and gluten-free options as well as smaller dishes for the little ones.

All restaurants are open seven days and offer dine-in and takeaway.

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Living wage What are NZ values?

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Having been an advocate for many years before retirement, I wonder at the living wage situation. A person on super for a 40-hour week is on $7.50 an hour. One has to visit a doctor very often the older you get. A recent visit for myself and my wife came to $96. One should expect that those on a limited income should pay a reduced rate surely.

More elderly people are coming on stream. Sorry about that. There needs to be income testing to stop multi-millionaires receiving home care, as so many are doing.

Labour is supposed to look after the needy, not the greedy. The tax situation will not be enough to cater for both in the long term. The recent power discount for pensioners should not be paid to the wealthy and is a bit of a joke.

R Chamberlain, Otumoetai.

At the New Zealand First conference Winston said immigrants to New Zealand should be subject to a test on New Zealand values. No mention of what they should be, so perhaps we should try and pre-empt them.

An immigrant must be able to drink to excess; they must be able to steal anything, especially cars; and when challenged by police, be able to run, thereby inflicting possible mayhem on the rest of the public and resulting in probable deaths.

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Show patience and love Today I learned that the world still hates Donald Trump. I sometimes think that the more the world does that, the bigger the buzz he gets.

Our culture was built on love, not hate, but you wouldn’t know that these days. We’re split right down the middle, as a culture and as a society. And from where I stand, it doesn’t really do us any favours, does it?

The so-called ‘new world’ of the last century is crumbling. Our relationships

and our families are crumbling.

We have no time for others, especially people that are different from us.

That’s a shame. Diversity in unity used to be one of this culture’s greatest strengths.

What makes us so different is what makes us so formidable.

It doesn’t matter where you look, we’ve got it covered. So let’s be a little more patient with one another eh? Let’s show a bit (just a bit) of love to one another. Go on. Try it. It might make your day.

G Martin, Brookfield.

Don’t whinge about taxes

Oh no, not more taxes – even I have to agree to a certain point. But let us remember, that is how the west was won. Know you only have to look at the good times and the bad to realise that only the few make it. You take the good, red-hot economy. Prices never dropped. In fact, they increased right across the board. Take the bad times with the entire hanger-on group. Again, prices increased right across the board. The only difference is one group is trying to make things a little fairer for everyone. Now please don’t whinge, as taxes make the world go round and as we are following the rest of the crazies you should be happy that the future is going to be more expensive, with the few that have the riches and the power to influence.

R Stewart, Te Puke.

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Twenty men’s quartets from all over New Zealand and eight choruses. There was a high standard of singing and the behind-the-scenes organisation of singers and volunteers was very impressive. What’s more, the Tauranga chorus won a silver medal in the small chorus category.

We were also privileged to hear the international gold medallists, the Musical Island Boys, who, of course, come from New Zealand. Well done to you all!

G Taylor, Papamoa.

blame the police for trying to catch them, thereby causing the mayhem and possible deaths.

If the immigrants don’t already know how they must learn to abuse their partners and children and then refuse to admit their involvement.

If one lives in the Bay of Plenty they must be able to complain about “the bloody road” instead of slowing down and staying on their side of the white line – simple really.

I could go on, but Winston might get the impression I am being cynical or perhaps taking the mickey, which of course I’m not.

My values would be: learn English and practice what the Ten Commandments preach.

I wait with bated breath to see what NZ First or Winston thinks our values really are.

P Burrell, Katikati.

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Cheap political gamesmanship I do agree with Simon Bridges in regard to the issues with SH2 north of Tauranga – do it once and do it right.

Whether this is a four-lane highway to Waihi or something in between, I have no view. I’m happy to defer to the experts, but it must address both the current appalling accident rate and accommodate the inevitable growth.

However, Mr Bridges insults our intelligence by suggesting that this failure rests with the current government.

He and his party were alerted to the impending issue over nine years ago yet they chose to do nothing about it – perhaps for good reason.

To now use their failure for such cheap political

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gamesmanship is inept.

The challenges facing our country and the globe make the SH2 issue look like a walk in the park. His gall and cheap tribal politicking are not the characteristics of leadership needed to help us resolve these issues.

W Murray, Whakamarama.

SH2 suggestions Many column inches of correspondence from politicians such as Simon Bridges and various others continue on the argumentative question of SH2. Most of it has been loose talk, lacking in practical proposals.

Forgetting the rhetoric, here are some practical improvement suggestions that can be done very quickly and at modest cost: Current speed limits vary up and down between 50-100kmph. This is very confusing and needs a thorough revision to simplify the problem.

On the longer stretch, from Bethlehem to Katikati, set the maximum to say 80 or 90kmph; the time difference between the two points with this speed limit is about two to three minutes – a minimal increase.

Improve speed signage between Bethlehem and Katikati; there is too much distance for drivers to remember what the limit should be. A series of repeater signs should be installed every kilometre. These signs are about 50 per cent full size and the same shape and colour.

Some centre line lane wire separation should be installed at the Tauranga end.

Confirm accident high spots elsewhere, then fit similar wire separation.

Install more of the flexible vertical red/white posts that assist with intersection separation.

Let’s now just do it.

P Hickling, Papamoa.

Road campaign ‘political soapbox’ I’m beginning to think that, despite what Simon Bridges and many others are saying regarding ‘fixing the bloody road’, Bridges is clutching at straws. He’s merely using the ‘Fix the Bloody Road’ campaign as a political soapbox.

There is nothing wrong with this road, or many of our other roads for that matter; it’s the people that use them that are the problem.

As long as there are motor vehicles sold with all the unnecessary switches, knobs and gadgets and cell phone use etc., all of which seriously detract from actually paying attention and driving, then these so called

Overrun should come from council coffers

In reply to the Phoenix Park development blowout (The Weekend Sun, September 28) I would like to remind Mounties that the previous Phoenix Park car park change of ownership, fairly engineered by council, released a green development sum of $4.2 million.

As Steve Morris proudly reported in one of his columns, the Mount received a generous $1.2 million from that sum to develop Phoenix Park into a relaxing and interactive public outdoor area.

The remaining $3 million vanished into the council coffers. So, shouldn’t the park development overrun be paid from those remaining monies rather than by the ratepayers?

What monies that are left after the development is finished should be used in the Mount as intended, or Papamoa which has great potential, but needs attention to its green environmental beautification and more comprehensive children’s playgrounds.

D Wilson, Mount Maunganui.

‘accidents’, read ‘incidents’, will continue to happen.

Sure, it would be great to have four-lane highways all across New Zealand, complete with concrete barriers and safety nets.

But we would still have incompetent and stupid drivers so the carnage would continue no doubt.

And just throwing huge amounts of money at this national problem certainly isn’t the solution.

These problem drivers need to be rooted out and dealt with in an effective manner, either retraining or otherwise, making the roads safer for all of us.

P Kelly, Te Puna.

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Can you be too bad to be forgiven?

Many people feel they are too far gone to be forgiven and accepted by God. Perhaps it’s because of a reckless lifestyle, a terrible act, an ingrained nasty habit or the cutting words of others. Whatever the reason, many just cannot see how God could overlook their badness and forgive them.

The truth is God cannot and did not overlook your badness - Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for your badness.

God the father punished Jesus on the cross and treated Him as you and I should have been treated.

Yet three days after dying, Jesus rose triumphantly from the grave, conquering death and the sin that causes it. Now, because of what Jesus has done, all those who trust in Christ as their Saviour are forgiven la tyb

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the like. There are none too far gone that God, through Christ Jesus, cannot save and change, including you!

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst.

But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

Pastor Greg Burgess, The Orchard Church

The link between emotions and sin

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Even the best of us sin against God. That’s why we all need the Saviour.

One day in the wilderness, the Israelites complained bitterly against Moses. God therefore instructed Moses to get them water from a rock by speaking to it. However, rather than speaking to the rock, Moses said: “Hear now you rebels! Must we bring water for you out of this rock?”

He then struck the rock twice, perhaps making it appear he brought water from the rock rather than God. God was so displeased, He denied Moses the Promised Land.

Why did Moses sin? Was it his lack of knowledge?

No. God had filled Him with wisdom. Was it due to his poor relationship with God? No. His relationship with God was described as a very personal face-toface relationship. Was it because Moses was prideful and wanted to show off?

No. He’s described as the humblest man on Earth.

Moses was certainly a most righteous man. What, then, caused him to sin?

How would you feel if you’d been wholeheartedly serving others and all they did was grumble and rebel? Moses felt angry. Perhaps he also felt betrayed and unappreciated. He may have even had righteous anger at the Israelites disrespecting God. We must be especially careful whenever our emotions, whether positive or negative, are stirred.

Even righteous Job sinned because of his emotional need for vindication (Job 40:1-8 &42:6).

Everyone sins against God. That’s why we all need Jesus’ atoning blood. We can’t save ourselves!

David Kidd, Church of God’s Love

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg40

What ever became of The Shirleybyrds?

There’s little in the world I enjoy more than listening to new music, so I’m pretty happy right now.

Leia and Circles, and each gets a reprise here. Leia – Shirley’s now-missing cat – features on the title track, while Circles has been rerecorded and sounds just as catchy as ever.

Graeme Hardaker, meanwhile, is a bit of a local legend. If there was any justice he would have a nickname of some sort like ‘The Voice’, as he was long regarded as the town’s premiere rock singer. As it is, people will probably know him as ‘that rumpled-looking guy in the video’.

He started decades ago in controversial punk band the Red Light Nuns, and has since done everything from fronting cover bands to playing drums with Dr Jaz.

I hope to turn over the next few weeks to reviewing some of this music, and already have CDs from The Shirleybyrds, The Whittakers and Archie Clark.

And there are at least four more albums currently being recorded in town.

So, since they have a launch show planned for October 13, let's start with The Shirleybyrds.

The band is a collaboration between singer/ songwriter Shirley Ryder and singer/guitarist Graeme Hardaker, who previously record an album back in 2012.

Suzi tribute The follow-up, I Wonder What Became Of Here Graeme sings one song and shares two Leia?, recorded recently at Tim Julian’s Welcome others, while providing immaculate backing vocals Bay studio The Colourfield, teams them with the and lead guitar. And his vocal chops still appear to rhythm section of Jeff Nilson (drums) and Dave be in fine form.

Thompson (bass) and is once again bright, poppy Both the way he belts out the chorus of the ballad and approachable.

Goodbye and the pure authentic rock chops he Shirley's life over the last year has been something provides on Suzi, a wonderfully bizarre Bo-Diddleyof a rollercoaster, and I will leave it to the likes of beated tribute to Suzi Quatro, are inspiring.

Women's Day or another suitable publication to tell The latter even comes with affectionate glam rock the full story. It’s just the music here, Guv. backing vocals, which are a nice touch.

Long story There are a few short though, last stumbles. Where October Shirley the first album was diagnosed with was firmly rooted ovarian cancer and in 60s/70s retro, every indication giving it a distinct suggested she would sound and feel, not be with us this wanders a bit stylistically. much longer.

Laodicea slips Treatment pushed Shirley and The Shirleybyrds have been creating music into 1980s black that cancer into with a mission. t-shirt Hamilton remission, and since rock, despite the pleasure of hearing Graeme cut then Shirley has been creating music with a mission. loose on guitar, and sound-wise there is a slight hi-end digital swirl effecting the vocals which is a Busy times little off-putting. Also, you wonder if things weren’t At the time she was already largely through a bit rushed as the songs contain no noticeable recording a full story concept album.

That went on hold and she has since recorded most instrumental hooks to match the fine vocal arrangements.But those are very picky criticisms. I of an album of Christian songs while simultaneously reforming The Shirleybyrds and creating this new set. Wonder What Became of Leia sparkles with easilyaccessible sunny tunes (and the odd sad one), and it’ll That’s a serious work ethic right there.

Shirley’s strength is in creating absurdly catchy little be well worth snagging a ticket for the launch gig at Vinyl Destination, on Saturday, October 13, at 8pm. pop songs. Lyrics are often slight, but the sparkling Grant Haua is opening the night on guitar, and tunes carry things. Her voice is light and has a fauxan expanded Shirleybyrds will also feature Bruce naive cuteness that works very well on the bubbly (Brilleaux) Rolands and Tim Julian. first single, Around You Spin Me (check out the $20 tickets are available from The Shirleybyrds YouTube video), and elsewhere.

There were two stand-outs on their previous album, online or Vinyl Destination.

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Put another log on the fire As experts at warming the hearts of the community, members of Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club are already aiming to help warm up homes for next winter.

The club is ready to sell two cubic metres of firewood to each resident preparing for the colder months, and will be donating their profits back into local charities, such as the Food Bank, Homes of Hope and Red Cross.

Throughout the year, The firewood has been drying in storage crates.

Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club has been collecting firewood, chopping down and cutting up trees ready to terms of fire wood production.”

Ken says this year some generous people in Marshall sell to the community.

Way in Greerton have allowed the club to store their Organiser Ken Evans says last year the club raised firewood depo on the property, making the production around $30,000, and they are hoping to raise around process easier. the same amount this year.

“We would like to thank everyone who has helped “We have an established base of regular customers out with the process and we encourage people to order who come to us every year and we’ve been doing this their fire wood, get it in their sheds now and get it for more than 10 years, so we are hoping to keep that drying,” says Ken. going,” says Ken. The fire wood will be delivered to your address.

“We currently have 130 cubic metres of fire wood To order, call Dave on: 07 579 3088. drying at the moment, so we are well on the way in

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How can you get your child to do as they are told and stop siblings from fighting and bickering? It can be hard for parents to know how to best approach these situations and other stressful behaviours.

7pm-9.45pm at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Road.

Tickets cost $20 per person and Diane’s books will also be available on the night. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to: www.eventfinda.co.nz and search How to be a Powerful Parent or email: info@boptherapyfoundation.co.nz

The Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation is delighted to present an evening of practical advice, delivered in an inspirational way by family therapist and author Diane Levy.

Diane is known for her practical, informative and humorous approach to problems that beset parents, educators and families, and appeared on the TV show Demons to Darlings.

The Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation ‘How to be a Powerful Parent’ evening will be held on Thursday, October 25 from

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Some of disco’s biggest icons will be coming together for the first time ever in one show, and the Bay of Plenty has been chosen as the venue.

A line-up of some of the 60s and 70s’ biggest legends, including The Jacksons, Kool & the Gang, Village People and Sister Sledge, will perform backto-back at ASB Baypark, Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Jacksons, featuring original members Jermaine, Jackie, Tito and Marlon will lead the charge, playing the hits that started a dynasty including ‘Can You Feel It’, ‘Blame It On The Boogie’, ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘ABC’ and many more.

A Summer’s Day Disco will perform Thursday, January 10, 2019 at ASB Baypark, Mount Maunganui.

Tickets go on sale at 7pm on Wednesday, October 3 at: www.theticketfairy.com

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One year on for The Barrel Room It’s been a great year for The Barrel David Stanway says he is excited Room on Wharf Street.

The business was born from the dreams of two men – David Stanway, from the old Hop House in Mount Maunganui, and beer and wine connoisseur Stewart Gebbie.

The Barrel Room provides patrons from all walks of life plenty of choice, with more than 200 different craft beers on tap throughout the past year.

“One year in, we are obviously delighted how successful we have been to date,” says David. “We are busy most nights and have had fabulous support for our many events.

“We continue to source the latest creations from the best breweries in NZ. “We have doubled the amount of single malt whiskies on offer and are proud to boast the best selection in Tauranga.

“Our wine list continues to attract wine lovers searching out quality and flavour,

with more than 70 to choose from and shortly all available by the glass.”

David says their kitchen impresses guests with good, simple food that is affordable and designed to accompany their extensive beer and wine selection, as well as regular, fantastic entertainment.

This Saturday the celebrations start with a $7 Happy Hour from 4pm ‘til late.

Tauranga’s best Jazz duo, Take 2, plays from 4.30-7.30pm on Saturday and then rockers Toner, Franks and Beano play from 8pm ‘til late.

There will be some complimentary pizza and other nibbles handed out throughout the birthday party.

“This is our chance to thank all of our customers for their support, and hopefully we’ll see some new guests join us for a night of good fun,” says David.

to celebrate The Barrel Room’s birthday.

Photo: Sharnae Hope.

Classic Chicago blues The Mike Garner Band, featuring Neil Billington on harmonica, present a show of classic Chicago blues.

Mike is a well-known blues singer and songwriter with nearly 40 years’ experience. He has performed extensively in festivals in both Australia and here in New Zealand as well as touring the UK, Europe, Japan and the Pacific.

Neil, from Wellington, is New Zealand’s finest exponent of the blues harmonica, able to cover the blues greats, on acoustic or amplified harmonica, as well as the more demanding chromatic harp.

This experienced five-piece line up are a great combination. They offer a wellrounded, warm and enjoyable romp from the get-go, with the pace not slowing one iota. It’s a fantastic show not to be missed.

They perform at the Entertainers Club on October 14, upstairs at Tauranga Citz Club.

Tickets cost $15 and doors open 4:30pm.

Celebrating powerful local women Past and present students will gather together in celebration at Tauranga Girls' College’s 60th jubilee this Labour Weekend.

The theme of this year’s celebration is Wahine Toa, or Warrior Women, which acknowledges the Suffragette campaign of 125 years ago.

On the Friday night there will be an informal ‘chatter and platter’ evening for past and present students and the school community.

On Saturday there will be a full day of entertainment and speakers which is also open to the public.

During the celebration, outstanding women achievers from a range of fields, such as business, arts and culture, sport and leadership will speak. Many are ex-Tauranga Girls’ College students.

Speakers include ex-mayor of Hamilton Julie Hardaker, Tarnished Frocks and Divas’ Denny Spee, Nurses’ Organisation advocate Carol Beaumont, former Trilogy CEO Angela Buglass, Repertoire’s Meghan Maher, Beewrapt’s Trudy Kendall and One News sports journalist Michelle Prendiville, who will also MC the event.

The event will also showcase the achievements of three other prominent alumni: singer and performer Ria Hall, author, chef and media personality Annabel White and former New Zealand Olympic representative for the Black Sticks Women, Gemma McCaw. The Tauranga Girls' College 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee: Sixtieth Summit will run from October 19-20 at Tauranga Girls’ College on 930 Cameron Road.

“As a College that empowers tomorrow’s women we remember those women that have gone before us and those today who continue to shape Aotearoa,” says Tauranga Girls’ College principal Tara kanji.

“You will see this in action at our college’s 60th

Reunion where an exciting series of speakers both alumni and others will share their narratives about their leadership journeys.”

Registrations close on October 7. For more information and to register, visit: www.tgc.school.nz/reunion

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Shining, shimmering, splendid gems and minerals Looking for a way to mesmerise the kids next weekend?

Tauranga Gem and Mineral Club’s Graeme Dewhurst surrounded by gems and minerals.

The National Gem and Mineral Show, held at Tauranga Racecourse on October 12-14, has something for everyone.

Gorgeous and intriguing rocks will help keep the kids entertained for hours, and

there are plenty of activities planned.

The show is split into two rooms – one where collectors and those intrigued can buy anything gem and mineral related, and the other with plenty to keep the young and young-at-heart entertained, including a gem-studded blacklight cave, geode

smashing, experts to talk to, a rock dig and more.

And if you’re interested in joining the Tauranga Gem and Mineral Club, visit: www.tgmclub.com Tickets cost $5 per adult or $10 for a family.

The show will be open from 9am-5pm on October 12 and 13, and 9am-4pm on October 14.

Diamond heist film based on truth It is based on the incredible true story of the 2015 London diamond heist - one of the biggest in British history that became news around the world when it was discovered it hadn’t been perpetrated by the elite outfit the world was expecting, but a misfit gang of retirees and pensioners defying their own age.

The King of Thieves features an incredible best of British ensemble cast, led by Academy Award winners Michael Caine and Jim Broadbent, in a darkly funny crime thriller.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to see The King of Thieves, which is playing in select cinemas from October 18, for two lucky readers who can tell us in which year the London diamond heist took place.

Enter at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, October 9.

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Hands on fun engages young children Look but don’t touch is a ruling that most stores abide by, but that rule will go out of the window at the Clever Kids grand reopening.

Clever Kids, who have recently changed ownership, are moving to a much larger store in the heart of Tauranga at 28 Grey Street.

New owner Peter Felhofer says the previous owner decided to retire earlier this year, and he was informed by their supplier that they were looking for someone to take over the business.

“They called me and said we need to keep this type of shop going in Tauranga,” says Peter, “because there’s nothing else like it around, and because I’ve already done it in Whangarei and

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A Common Thread An exhibition of works in fibre, mixed media & metal. Oct 5-25 10am-3pm at The People’s Gallery, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga.

Bay Network Social Club 50 Plus. Great people & awesome outings. Must have a sense of humor. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307 Beth-El Messianic Family Celebrate Family Life with believers who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. Shalom.10am Otumoetai Primary. www.BethEl.org.nz. Joel 021 768 043 Calling Lada Car Owners The Russian festival organisers are keen to have any Russian built Lada cars on display.

Interested? 021 781 968 Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Club days/times: Sat 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs Thurs- 4.30pm: Intermediate ages, 6pm: College ages. New members welcome. Racquets are available. Enquiries: Turu 022 031 7568 Jigsaw Puzzle Library St Stephens invites you to join their library. Open 10-12 at Highmore Pl. Over 150 puzzles to choose from. Children’s to 1000 pieces.

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 Kids Fun Day Sat 13th Oct 10am2:30pm Selwyn Ridge School.

Decorated bike comp, potato & spoon races, petting zoo, bouncy castle & more! Fundraising for child cancer. Gold coin per person.

LOL Laughter Wellness Release your DOSE (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Seratonin, Endorphins) of joy from your inner pharmacy. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Mad Dogs & Englishman Exhibition by Tauranga’s Nick Eggleston. A culmination of a year’s worth of painting & 3D work.

5th-24th Oct at The Incubator, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz Model Train Wreck Concert Music by Model Train Wreck & Redwood Trail. The Incubator, Historic Village, Tauranga. 7pm. $10 entry.

Mount Maunganui Toy Library Rent toys, keep your kids entertained. Find us on Facebook. 22 MacDonald St Wed 9:30-12, Fri 11:30-2, Sat 9:30-12 Mount Music Club 2nd Sat in month. Mostly country. Good backing band. Mount Old Folks Hall, Midway, Mount Music & Meditation Music followed by short meditation to find inner peace. Free.

All welcome. 4pm-6pm Elizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre, 169 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Ph 021 041 1620 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Saturday 7:30-8:30pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY NZCMA Entertainer of Year Baycourt 7pm. Best NZ amateur country music entertainers compete for the title of NZ Country Music Entertainer of the Year.

From Junior to veteran. www. baycourt.co.nz

Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis.

Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex).

New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088

Pukete Pioneers Marching Club

Reunion NZ Labour Weekend 2019.

We are looking for ex-marchers, club members/families connected with Pukete Pioneers Marching Teams between 1982-1990. Contact Kath on J.K.papamoa@gmail.com Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Class 8:30-10am at 15 Koromiko St, Judea. All welcome to join in at any time. Memberships from $19 monthly. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Fuchsia Group Meets last Saturday of month 1:30pm Tauranga Art Craft Centre Elizabeth St West. Fuchsia Growing Workshops Social time. Ph Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643 The Sociables 30s-50s age group of males & females that meet up to dine out or participate in different events & activities.

Ph 022 012 0376 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 7 October

Art On The Strand Art for Sale. The

Strand, Tauranga. Weather permitting.

9am-5pm. Tauranga Society of Artists Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: John the Baptist as shown by Luke. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Bible Society Hymn Fest

Oct 14th 2pm Salvation Army Citadel sing along with the Salvation army Choir. An offering will be taken up. Ph Harry 579 3967 BOP Model Powerboat Racing RC boat racing at Taurikura Dr, Racing starts at 9:15. New members welcome. Come & see the thrills & spills. Gold coin donation Choral Evensong Mt Maunganui Choral Evensong, St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. 4pm. Music by Stanford, Ebdon, Thiman plus premiere of ‘Cantate Domino’ by choir member Friederike Andre.

Corkers Toastmasters Wow your audience Corkers Toastmasters meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui at 2pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Croquet Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome.

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Diabetes Self Management Program

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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 Historic Village Market Great market every 1st & 3rd Sunday from 8am-12 pm at 17th Ave. Fruit & veg, crafts, tools, food, plants, clothes & paintings.

International Travel, Home Hosting Go to the friendshipforce.org & attend one of

our Sunday or Thursday monthly meetings to learn more. Ph Barbara 574 5711, Jonathan 572 2091 Maketu Market Held 3rd & 5th Sundays of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green until 12pm. Ph Pat 021 447 420 Movie Church - Lump 4-6pm for the whole family. Free movie & meal at Community of St Aidan, 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 or visit: https://www.facebook.com/ events/272361093312037/ Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Sunday, 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9amnoon. Bookings not required.

Ph Keith 548 2117 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Fellowship

Greerton Community Hall, doors open 6:45pm, starts 7pm. Onetime door fee $10, then everything else free. Psychics, Healers, Spiritualists & our kitchen. www.psychiccafe.nz Ph Kevin 5787205 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 7158 or 573 8497 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 Recreational Road Cycling Sunday morning rides in rural low traffic areas. Beginners to experienced. All types of bicycles welcome. Ph 0274 353 669 or www. cyclebop.co.nz

Tauranga Historical Society

2pm at Brian Watkins Cottage Hall. Speaker, Maree Lewis. Topic, Three Te Puke Women on the first Electoral Roll.

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

40th Anniversary Celebration. Meeting at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti at 1:30pm. All welcome. Ph June 574 2204

Monday 8 October

Achieve Toastmasters Find your voice

Achieve Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Monday at St Stephens Church Hall Brookfield Terrace at 7:30pm. Ph Frank/ Chrissy 543 9493 Aglow Mt Maunganui Our Guest speaker is Laurie Hennessey, Evangelist, with a heart for God’s people. Tonight, 7pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Mt Maunganui. Ph Sharron 027 354 1060 Argentine Tango 6:30pm @ Citz Club.

Close embrace dance to change your life!

Join in to meet friendly young dancers & share ‘a journey’ Ph/Txt Denise 020 4006 1340

Badminton Club, Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club, 7:30-9:30pm.

Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome. $8pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Sue: 021 194 4335 www.sporty/taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall every Monday night. 7:30 start.

New members, all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15. Ph John 0276 541 298 Cards 500 At RSA Greerton. Every Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm & every Monday 7pm.

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 Chess During The Day The Mount Chess Club, 1pm-4pm. Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Sets, boards, clocks, refreshments provided. Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222 Diabetes Drop-In Diabetes Drop-In 10-12noon, Diabetes Help Tauranga Office, Graced Support Centre, Cnr 11th Ave/Christopher St, Tauranga. INFOline 0278 830 158 Free Meditation 10am Judea/Brookfield area. The peace & calm you need in your life lies within yourself. Ph Ian 027 884 2238 Greerton Garden Club Meets 2nd Monday of each month at St James church, Cnr Pooles Rd & Devon Rd, Greerton at 1pm. Visitors welcome. Ph 577 9749 Hecksplorer - The Exilers Love reading?

Young or young at heart? The Exilers is for you. New chapter posted every Monday.

Read it online at hecksplorer.com/exilers or search Hecksplorer.

Let’s Learn Wanting to learn something new? www.letslearn.co.nz has classes, workshops & activities galore. Become a lifelong learner today! Ph 544 9557 Menz Shed 86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971 Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Monday, 7-8pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing a problem, call 0800 NA TODAY Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meets at The Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Road. 1pm for 1:30pm start. All Welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636. All equipment provided.

Papamoa Genealogy Branch Meet in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre 9:30am-2pm. Small door charge. Coffee & tea provided.

Please bring your own lunch. Ph Kate 07 929 7884 Recycled Teenagers Exercise Class 50+, & illness/injury rehabilitation. Mon & Wed 9:15-10:45 Snr Citz Club 14 Norris St Tga. St Mary’s Church Hall Girven Rd Tues 9-10.30am. Jennifer 571 1411 Taoist Tai Chi PyesPa Beginners Class: 3:30-4:30pm, at Althorp, 9 Granston Drive. Come along & join in any time.

Great for stress, balance & flexibility.

Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners class 9:30-11am at 15 Koromiko St Judea.

Come along & join in at any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Member-

ships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi TePuke Beginners Class: 9.30-11am, at Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Rd, Te Puke. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance, flexibility.

Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn/ share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet, all things fibre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga Indoor Bowls At Tauranga Citizens Club 7:15pm. New members welcome all ages. Ph Andrew 021 0298 5047 Tauranga Rocknroll Club Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or 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.

Zonta Tauranga Womens’ Organisation

Leading global organisation empowering women worldwide thru service & advocacy warmly welcomes professional women.

Make a difference. Monthly meeting. Ph Suzy 021 266 5044

Tuesday 9 October

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 & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Air Play Modern Circus Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites & the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen!

Baycourt 7:30pm. For tickets & info go to www.baycourt.co.nz BOP Linux Users Group 7-9pm first Tues of the month L.J.Hooker, cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave Smarter, safer, faster & free. Learn more to take charge of your computer.

578 6024 http://boplug.co.nz/ event-calendar/ Cards 500 Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Every Tues & Thurs 12:30pm-3:30pm. Ph Jack MacKinnon 575 7719 Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa Tues-Thurs 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222 Fitness League Exercise, weights, floor work & dance. 9:30-10:30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Road, Cherrywood. First class free. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Inachord Women’s Chorus If you like to sing, dance ,make friends & have fun, join us! Great musical director! 7-9pm Bethlehem Community church, 183 Moffat Road. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659 Israeli Dancing Beginners group 6:307:30pm circle & line dances. All ages welcome. Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. Ph Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet Strength & balance class for general strength, fitness & falls prevention. 10:45am at Welcome Bay Hall. $6. First class free. Ph Raewyn 027 6077 437

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Welcome Bay + Age Concern. Coffee & Conversation. Welcome Bay Community Centre every 3rd Tuesday 10:30am11:30am. All welcome Register Ph 571 8940 Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting every Tuesday, 10:30-11:30am, Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY Nia Dance Joy of movement. Fun dance for adults. No experience needed. Come try a class for free. 6pm, Papamoa Community Centre. Alex 021 659 219 Ocean Running 5k Fun Run & Walk around Mauao base track. Every Tuesday, $6 entry Mt Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. Walkers start 5:30 runners 6pm.

Ph Phil 021 383 354

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Meets 6:30pm for 7pm start at the Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd. Equipment provided. All welcome.

Ph Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Tennis Club Midweek Tennis Tues & Thurs. Start 9am. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (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 Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8:50am-noon. 3 games $3. New players very welcome. Ph 578 3606 Google; Tauranga Scrabble Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoetai, Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30pm-6pm Faye 543 3280 South City Indoor Bowls Open Fours Xmas Tournament (Plate & Raffle item)

Taoist Tai Chi Katikati

Beginners Class 1:30-3pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi MtMaunganui Beginners Class: 5:30-7pm, at 345 Maunganui Rd. Come along & join in any time.

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Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193

Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga

Beginners Class 1-2:30pm at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in at any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193

Taoist Tai Chi TePuke

Beginners Class 6-7:30pm, at Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Rd TePuke. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance, flexibility.

Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Tonight we look at Earth’s Magnetic Field, from origin to importance. Public welcome $5 entry. Telescope viewing 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 Model Railway Club We meet Tuesdays 10am & Thursdays 7:30pm upstairs cnr Merrilees Rd & Cross St to construct & operate model trains. Ph Rob 573 6960

Tauranga Morning Badminton 9-11:30am Tues & Thurs, QE2 Centre. All ages. Racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Rachael 07 548 2216

Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming

Percussion band. 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Toastmasters Improve your speaking & leadership skills in a supportive & social environment. Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm, Lyceum Club, 1st Ave. Guests welcome!

Te Puke Toy Library Toys for hire, Friday Playgroup & Brick Kids 3:30pm during term time. Gold coin donation appreciated. Tues-Thurs 9am-1pm, Fri/ Sat 10am-12pm Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Meeting 7:30pm Senior Citizens Hall 14 Norris St. Subject: Forbidden History (NZ) $4 inc supper. Ph Ian 544 2811 Thai Chi Easy, entry level group exercise for your body & mind. 10-11am at Multicultural Ctr, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Donation only Welcome Bay Lions Club Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Greenwood Park, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 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. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 10 October Age Concern Walking Group 10am Briscoes, Chapel St

Air Play Modern Circus Flying

umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites & the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen! Baycourt 2pm & 6pm. For tickets & info go to www. baycourt.co.nz Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Every 1st/3rd Wednesday of month. Tauranga Central Bapist Church.

13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arabian Spice Belly Dance Come & dance with us . No partner required. St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, 6:30-8.30pm. Ph 021 124 5982 Arts On Tour Adam McGrath & The Roaring Days. Baycourt 7:30pm. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets Bromeliad Club Meeting 12:30-2:30 Yacht Club, Sulphur Point. Speaker Bev Corbett discussing the history of the Elms Gardens. Monthly plant spotted neoregelias. Visitors welcome. Good sales table Free entry Bowls Indoor Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens. Every Wednesday & Friday 12:45pm, beginners welcome.

Come along & see if you like it. Ph Ernie Adams 575 4650 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? At Greerton RSA 1pm sharp.

Michael Ph 562 0517 Cards - Five Hundred 1pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 0274 786 282 Community Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9 pm for a study on the Book of Acts until 1st November. Ph Julie 552-4068

Community of StAidan Playgroup

Looking for stories music heuristic play parenting tips chat time coffee & fun.

FREE 10am-12pm 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 Community Tai Chi Tai Chi Community Class Bethlehem Hall 1pm. First lesson free. Term concession rate Qualified Tutor Trish 021 482 842 member AATC communitytaichinz@gmail.com Classic Flyers Restoration The restoration team is working in hangar 3 today & Friday on the Avenger WW II aircraft.

Come down for a look.

EmployNZ Free Training EmployNZ Free Education & Employment Training Clinic NCEA L1-3 & more. 10-11:30am Welcome Bay Community Centre 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph Sally 027 652 1429 Fernland Spa Water Exercise 11amnoon. For accident/illness rehabilitation, arthritics & joint replacements. Qualified instructor & lifeguard. Held rain or shine, not school holidays. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance. 10am, Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Free Legal Advice Seminar Lyon O’Neale Arnold Library Law series.

Seminar on Buying & Selling real estate.

Tauranga City Library 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Ph 577 7177 or email library@tauranga. govt.nz to register Free Meditation 6 week course 7:308:30. Starts today. (Drop in welcome.)

Youth Engagement Building (behind main stadium) Tauranga Domain Cameron Rd. Entrance Opp Monmouth St

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Ladies vs Men

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Healing Rooms 1-3pm Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11th Ave, Christopher St. No charge. Ph 021 110 0878 www. healingrooms.co.nz HOT Pink Walk 2018 House of Travel Pink Walk 5:30pm-7pm, Masonic Park, Tauranga. $10 donation appreciated. For more go to www.hotpinkwalk.co.nz Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Kiwi Toasters Build Confidence Kiwi Toasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Wednesday at 5:30pm at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (beside Pharmacy) Papamoa. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Narcotics Anonymous Closed Steps meeting, every Wednesday, 7:30-9pm.

Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Garden Circle Meeting 1pm at Papamoa SRC off Parton Rd. Judy Armstrong will make mussie tussies.

Visitors welcome. Ph Graeme Wilson Secretary 574 2392 Papamoa Palms Friendship Club 11am Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. am & pm speakers. Bring own lunch. All welcome. Initial visit free. Ph Sue 574 3280 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Senior Citizens’ Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, general dancing 7:30pm.

Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912 Steady As You Go Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, 2-3pm except 1st Wednesdays each month.

Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Classes 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along, join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Floral Art Group Monthly meeting today & Saturday 13th. Baptist Church Hall. New members welcome.

Ph Ruth 543 2157 Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Lindemann Ridge track to Wairoa Falls.

Grade moderate. Glyn 543 0949 Te Puke Toy Library Creative Space for kids 6+, Wed 4:30 or 6pm sessions Friday, Playgroup 10am, Brick Kids 3:30pm during Term Times 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

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 & FB Twilight Corporate Disc Golf A workplace get together like no other. At pin oak flat in the beautiful Mclaren Falls park 5:30pm. Full details tauranga disc golf on facebook.com

Welcome Home Spiritual Community

Let’s get together Guest speaker Trixie-May Moss(medium), St Georges Church Gate Pa. $5 entry. 7:15pm. A place to call your spiritual home. Elaine 021 126 4790

Thursday 11 October

Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll

Dancing, with Neon Moon, RocknRoll Waltz. At Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

CAP Money Course, Free

Commencing Thurs 7th Nov 7:30pm at Golden Sands Baptist Church Papamoa for 3 sessions. Bookings sylvia@moneycoaching.co.nz, 027 631 8524. Learn to manage money well.

Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10-12pm for Study on the Book of Acts until 8th Nov. Ph Gay 021 2255 981 Computer, Phone, Devices Help At Papamoa Library. Learn to use your computer, iPad, mobile phone & other devices. Book an individual lesson with our Tutor. Ph 577 7177 Fitness League Exercise, movement, dance. 10am, Central Baptist church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549

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Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344

Katikati Toastmasters Find Your Voice

Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday at 7:30pm at Katikati Community Centre Beach Road Katikati. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Mainly Music Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & Carers.$3 per family. Morning tea provided 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. Mount Art Group Interested in painting or drawing, any medium & all levels? 9-1pm St Peters Hall, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui. New members welcome. Ph Rita 542 2070 Narcotics Anonymous Closed Men’s meeting, every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm, Waipuna Park Hall, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. If using drugs is causing problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY Salsa On The Strand Come have some fun with a FREE introdution to Salsa @8:30 & social dancing from 9pm at La Mexica on The Strand. Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Merengue.

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 7-10pm. $2pp includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Taoist Tai Chi Katikati Beginners Class: 5:30-7pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group.

Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi MtMaunganui Beginners Class 6:15-7:45pm, at 345 Maunganui Rd. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group.

Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Classes 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm, at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along, join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Citizens Indoor Bowls Starts 1:15pm. New members welcome. All ages. Ph Andrew 021 0298 5047 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meets every Thurs at 7:30pm cnr Mirrielees Rd & Cross Rd. Ph Mike Oldfield 926 9198 for details Te Puke Art Society 9:30am open for viewing art & doing art. Friendly helpful group. All levels & new members welcome. Ph 027 660 6213

Friday 12 October

Alcoholics Anonymous (Open Meeting)

Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting every

Friday Night 7:30pm at Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone).

Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

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/ Discovering Religious Diversity Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council are offering Discoveirng Religious Diversity: Contemporary Beliefs & Practices. To register go to www.rdc. org.nz/classes Embrace WCS Dancing? Learn West Coast Swing. Smooth, fun & modern dance. 1st Class Free. 7pm at KJ Studios (8/47 Waihi Rd, Judea, behind Supercheap) Vero 021 191 1601 embrace.dancing@gmail.com Genealogy Support Tauranga Library Learning Centre 10am11:30am. A short demonstration, expert assistance, free use of Ancestry & FindMyPast. Bring your own laptop or use our computers Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Fun night Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Friday 7:30-8:30pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY Oriana Singers In Concert With Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir. Friday 26th Oct at 7pm, Graham Young Theatre, Tauranga Boys College. For more go to www.orianasingers.nz Red Cross Volunteers Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs?

Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683 Taoist Tai Chi Papamoa Beginners Class: 9-10:30am, at 242 Dickson Rd Papamoa.

Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group.

Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Class: 9-10:30am, at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 The Book Club Comedy show

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CONNECT WITH YOUR ELECTORATE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

SPACE? Ideal as an extra bedroom or home offic

Todd Muller

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Hon Simon Bridges

Todd Muller and HonMP Simon Bridges MP for Bay of Plenty for Tauranga MP for Bay of Plenty MP forin Tauranga represent their constituents Parliament. constituents in Parliament.

To represent schedule their a meeting with your local MP, To schedule a meeting with your local MP,

Contact Todd Contact Simon

07 542 0505 Contact Todd todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz 07 542 0505 todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz

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Three convenient sizes: standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $75pw large 4.2m x 2.4m - $90pw xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $110pw Fully insulated with lockable ranchslider, large window, power, security lights, curtains, carpet, smoke alarm & even a small deck.

Minimum 6 month rental period.

Visit our display cabin at: 17 Plummers Point Road, WHAKAMARAMA or 159 Jellicoe Road, TE PUKE or call for a free brochure.

07 577 0923

Contact Simon taurangaMP@parliament.govt.nz 07 577 0923 taurangaMP@parliament.govt.nz

Funded by Parliamentary Service. Authorised by S Bridges, 35a Third Ave, Tauranga & T Muller, 3/9 Domain Rd, Papamoa

Funded by Parliamentary Service. Authorised by S Bridges, 35a Third Ave, Tauranga & T Muller, 3/9 Domain Rd, Papamoa

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RUN ON LISTINGS

book online now

www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html accommodation

WANTED IN TAURANGA or Whakatane, with small workshop space. Ph 0210 267 2847

bible digest

WE REMEMBER BEFORE our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:3

entertainment

book sale

funeral services

BOOKS WANTED FOR Tauranga Harbour City Lions.

October Sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre, Payless Plastics at Gate Pa Shopping Centre (by Spotlight), Mobil cnr 10th Ave/ Cameron Rd & Mobil Brookfield.

No magazines or encyclopedias.

Ph 07 576 7105

cars for sale

2005 HOLDEN COMMODORE Executive V6, White, always been serviced, current WOF & Rego, leather seats, nice mags, clean & tidy, lady owner, hasn’t been thrashed, 302,024km (yes on the high side but plenty of life left, it’s a Holden!) $4,500 ono.

Nice looking car, happy to send photos. Ph/txt 021 27 27 912

www.hopefunerals.co.nz

4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

lost & found

FOUND ADULT BLACK/WHITE Female Cat, Brookfield Area, Ref: 133793 Ph SPCA 578 0245 Found Adult Black Male Cat, Pyes Pa Area, Ref: 134151 Ph SPCA 578 0245 Adult Tabby/White Male Cat, Greerton Area, Ref: 134130 Ph SPCA 578 0245

trades & services

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

ECONOMIC CAR TO suit student. Good on petrol. $2000.

Ph 0210 267 2847 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

ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you.

Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae

07 543 3151

livestock

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

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277

computers

Our family helping your family

health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone.

NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore. com

CVs THAT STAND OUT. Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. Get the WOW factor. A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch.

From scratch or update existing ones. Check out samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

HANDYMAN BUILDING, section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes.

Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 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

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PAINTER/DECORATOR, interior/exterior. Mature, very experienced tradesman.

Excellent quality work guaranteed. Refs available.

No job too small. Reasonable rates with no GST. Ph Dave 021 253 0780 or 576 7686

gardening

PICTURE FRAMERS, 63 Lemon Grove, Otumoetai. Pensioner rates. Ph 07 576 0657 or 021 862 523

FREE DVD PLAYER with selection of DVDs, Cassette tape Player with selection of tapes & 12ft long x 4ft high garden trellis available to remove free of charge. Greerton area. Ph 0210 840 7872 A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, home maintenance, lifestyle blocks, commercial, rubbish removal. Affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591 ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/ pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

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

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RENOVATION SPECIALIST, 30years experience, Trade certified & LBP. Let’s discuss your project! Ph 027 414 4753 or email renospec@protonmail. com

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

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB, Comfortable Luxury Coach Small Group. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. (1)November 7th, 1 Day–Taupo & Huka Prawn Park Lunch (2)November 10th-13th, 4 Days - Northern Coromandel’s Secluded Secrets. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue. BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email admin@no8tours.co.nz

venues

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

work wanted

ENGINEERING OR EARTH MOVING work wanted, with accommodation.

Ph 0210 267 2847 MARINE, ALUMINIUM & steel work wanted. Ship repairs & boat building. Ph 0210 267 2847

SELL IT OR PROMOTE IT HERE WITH US

Talk to Debbie

07 578 0030

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