The Weekend Sun 18 December 2015

18 December 2015, Issue 782

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There will carols, original performances, roving entertainment, plus a fireworks finale.

Brylie, 7, and Portia, 3, Persson will be dressing as angels to hand out candy canes and glow sticks to an expected of crowd 10,000-plus.

See page 39 for more show details.

Photo: Tracy Hardy

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Meaty news from around the world But mostly from Otumoetai

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Being a globetrotting type of newspaper magnate, I spend much of the year travelling; and it’s on these madcap excursions that we meet intriguing people and experience far-out things, which keep this column full of awe and wonder.

Just recently, while tripping abroad, I heard a fascinating story. They have a lot of stories, on Matakana Island. Some of them involve salad, which I realise is “eyes glaze over” topic for most of you readers of this column, being cantankerous, carnivorous and some of you, contagious. But bear with me, we get to the meat in the end.

It was a shock to find out this week that capsicums and peppers are actually the same thing.

All my life I’ve believed they were two completely different fruit. Now I find out there’s huge gaps in my education and I really start to wonder…did I learn anything at Otumoetai College? (Do not answer this, former teachers).

The capsicum/pepper identification crisis has left me doubting my understanding of the entire horticulture world and I will have to read Coast & Country more thoroughly.

I question every fruit and vegetable belief from my upbringing.

I won’t be able to look a potato in the eye again.

Goodness me. Next they’ll be trying to tell us the earth is round. Santa is made up figment of grown-ups’ imaginations and that the earth doesn’t warm and cool all by itself.

Retention and detention

Recently the Rabbit had reason to travel to Australia and back, fortunately avoiding the optional tour of Christmas Island on the way home.

Optional, because you can actually choose to NOT break the law while in Australia; therefore avoiding the detour with its extra travel, accommodation hassles and poor service.

Vege madness

Now there’s even a suggestion that green peppers are the same as red peppers, only not ripened. When will the madness stop?

The discovery rated about the same degree of astonishment in the Rabbit brain, as the day I found out that dates are actually dried sultanas and raisins are dried sheep droppings.

Or is that raisins are dried grapes and dates are trans-species sultanas?

Rumours also abound that courgettes could be zucchini in disguise; which in turn are actually baby marrows, plucked at an obscenely young age from the clutches of the parent marrow plants. So not only are they molested as babies and orphaned, they suffer split personality disorders.

I blame the vegans.

Even more concerning is that peppers and paprika are virtually the same thing. Now

There was some trepidation amongst the group travelling to Australia so soon after the magnificent rugby defeat by the All Blacks over the Wallabies and the retention of the Rugby World Cup. I was concerned that our sensitive and caring Aussie cousins might still be a little miffed about the rugby final outcome and we didn’t want to step on any toes.

So on the plane the drinks came around and I was offered a beverage, which I thanked the stewardess for, and politely declined a glass… “We already have a cup.”

I complimented the crew on the view

from the window seat, because it’s always exciting to see the wing on touchdown.

I was very careful when filling out my immigration forms. When asked ‘reason for visiting Australia’ I kept it simple and wrote: “To gloat.”

When asked if had anything to declare, I pronounced McCaw the greatest rugby captain ever.

Ten top things to do in the school holidays Ask your parents first (as if that will make any difference) 1. Find creative angles to photograph Tauranga landmarks, such as the Hairy Maclary statues. Text them to the dog ranger to say the there’s a pack of unregistered dogs on The Strand and they’ve chased a cat up a pole.

2. Climb the Mount backwards.

4. Find a mate and a stretcher to climb the Mount to bring back the idiot who tried No. 2 and twisted his ankle.

5. Pick flowers for your granny. Run before you are caught in the rose gardens with secateurs.

6. Jump from an airplane. Make sure it’s with Tauranga Tandem Skydiving or you may have some explaining to do at Air NZ. 7. Do random good deeds in your neighbourhood. Wash cars, clean house windows, mow lawns, sweep leaves.

Or, like, just play video games and, like, eat chips.

8. When staying at grandparents’ place, carefully black out a few extra squares of the crossword, to make it more interesting for them to solve.

9. Finding the missing No.3 from this list.

10. When questioned about where you got so many evil ideas, don’t say you read it here. Tell them the Race Relations Commissioner made you do it.

Parting thought:

I know I promised meat, but we are out of space. Just eat your veges and be thankful you’re not in Ethiopia, starving. Or worse, a zucchini. They are really messed up. brian@thesun.co.nz Facebook: Rogers Rabbits.

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Dealing with, and to, the beggars Beggars have divided the main street in Mount Maunganui.

On one side of the street there are calls for compassion and understanding towards those with their hands out. “Is the Mount too posh for poverty?” asks Hazel in a Facebook message to the Sun. On the other side of the retail boulevard they’re playing hardball. “Why does anyone in NZ have to beg?,” asks Karin. And “don’t feel sorry for (the beggars) because they put themselves there” says Harlem. “So suck it up.”

Either way Mount Mainstreet, a conglomerate of business and retail interests in the tourist and holiday trap, says it’s “managed to stop begging”. For the moment.

And from where you might expect there to be sympathy for beggars, there is none. “We have discussed it and we don’t support that sort of behaviour in any way”, says Tauranga Moana Nightshelter Trust secretary Mike Mills. “The beggars are just giving a bad rap to people in genuine need.”

Back at Mount Mainstreet, boss Peter Melgren says begging will never go away because it’s the separation between those who have and those who don’t – “and those who have problems”.

In one week recently the Mount had an unusual

number of people coming in to entice people to give them money. It coaxed local identity ‘Les’ into print in The Weekend Sun last week. “Lazy b*****ds,” he told The Sun. When he encountered his first beggar in 45 years living at the Mount he told him to “**** off to Tauranga”. And he certainly didn’t want cruise liner traffic gazing on our less fortunate.

In turn, Les triggered a stream of online invective.

People were passionate and polarised.

So how did Mount Maunganui stop the beggars?

Peter called on his contacts. “I have very good relationships with the Police and council monitoring staff.” He likened it to the 24-hour liquor ban. “If someone’s being an idiot and breaking the rules, the Police will manage that for us as well. In this case, [they] weren’t doing anything different.”

So a fleeting problem dealt with socially and sensitively? Peter answers the question with a question. “You would hope we would handle it like that wouldn’t you?” He insists it wasn’t about being tough, heartless and kicking them out. “I went and spoke to some of them; you have to have a bit of heart.”

Peter says some beggars have very trying personal circumstances. “But they needed to understand this was probably not the place to fix those problems.”

To read this story in full, got to www.theweekendsun. co.nz and search ‘Dealing with and to the beggars’.

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Reflections of a retired railwayman For 56 years he worked for just one company.

Most of his working life with just one employer, NZ Railways in its various incarnations.

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The 66-year-old woman was in New Zealand visiting from Malaysia when she was killed in a crash on State Highway 2 at Tuapiro, at about 3.30pm.

Western Bay of Plenty Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says the woman was a passenger in a Holden car that crashed with an oncoming vehicle.

“The Holden car crossed the centre line, colliding with an oncoming car and culvert,” says Ian.

Smith’s Farm decision made Tauranga City Council have backed away from a stance over the Smith’s Farm Special Housing Area in Bethlehem that threatened a conflict with the area’s neighbours in Westridge Drive.

Councillors this week agreed to sell the land and proceed with the SHA option. But it also voted not to use Westridge Drive as the main access, and to create a buffer zone between Westridge Drive and the area in question.

The development land is about 15ha, located between Takitimu Drive and Cambridge Rd.

Guilty verdict in Ohauiti murder case A Tauranga man has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Takena Tiepa-Ranapia in Ohauiti last year. Hiakita (George) Eruera, 38, earlier admitted to stabbing the 19-year-old during an altercation in November 2014.

Hiakita Eruera’s wife Hyacin Eruera, 40, and Paul Taki, 37, were found not guilty of murder, but were found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the assault of another person.

The crown says Hiakita Eruera struck the fatal blow, and Hyacin Eruera and Taki are described as fully involved participants, which led to the trio being charged together.

Tarks, as he was known, was found dead on a Mansfield St property, with a neck stab wound.

“[For] 56 years and one week,” the locomotive engineer corrects.

So what was it about that week, the final 40 hours that broke him, tipped him over the edge into retirement? Bryan Campbell, 73, locomotive engineer, just laughs.

“KiwiRail is a very good company.” And three gold watches are testimony; one watch for 45 years, another for 50 and the latest – the retirement memento – with his name and start and finish dates engraved on the back. It’s a grandiose bit of bling – Fort Knox on a strap, big enough to have his valedictory engraved as well. Bryan flashes it and is grateful and proud.

Proud

Proud enough to still wear the company black polo bearing the KiwiRail logo. And fiercely loyal.

“Good to work for, they look after you.”

Will he miss trains, miss the job?

“No, not really.”

So why the railways? “Often asked myself that question,” says the retired locomotive engineer. Because it was a close call.

Bryan could easily have worn the Policeman’s custodian helmet rather than the railwayman’s grease top.

“I see the violence Police have to contend with so I think I made the right decision.”

It was a career path probably cast as a boy aged seven or eight.

“Every night my Aunty in Feilding would let me watch the Auckland express go through.

“All sparks, flames, steam and noise.

“They were impressive.”

A big mechanical monster, a little boy in awe and a destiny laid out. “I thought: ‘Boy, I would love to drive one of those’.”

So 56 years and one week ago Bryan signed up for three shillings and seven pence an hour and life, for a time, became static.

He got his boiler ticket and then his firemen’s ticket and looked after stationary locomotives.

He cleaned them of soot and grime using tallow – rendered animal fat which gave the locos their shine – he filled coal tubs, he emptied the ash pits by hand, he stacked wood, white-washed the inspection pits and greased. Then he’d spend two or three hours firing the boilers.

The steam era

“People would say it must have been wonderful in the steam era.

Wonderful? You don’t know what you are talking about” Case in point, he remembers stopping at Waiouru in the dead of night and it was snowing and freezing.

“I had to uncouple a steam engine to water up and the chain that released the water was frozen solid with ice.” Hardly the romantic world of steam they talk about.

The man reputed to have a rare aptitude for steam always loved driving steam trains. But it wasn’t absolute love.

“I’d enjoy kit for the first halfhour. Then I’d think ‘what the hell am I doing here?’” The soot, the grime, the cold and the wet.

However, he did admit to the KiwiRail in-house magazine that he regretted not having enough money to buy his own steam train. The real big boy’s big toy.

But even after diesels replaced steam in the North Island in I968 he continued driving steam excursions. He was the diesel Bryan Campbell has been driving man with a steam ticket – a dying breed. trains for 56 years - now he’s retiring.

“I suppose it was a privilege to drive those Photo: Bruce: Barnard things for the enjoyment of others.” But these days he’s converted.

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An eyewitness said smoke could be seen all over Te Puke.

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It was the day the reading recovery teacher gulped and choked back the tears. “It was a wee bit emotional,” explains Dayle Sorrensen.

A few of the older students at Merivale Primary had sought her out, given her a big hug and asked if she was alright.

That’s the way Merivale Primary works apparently. “We care about each other.”

But Dayle has every reason not to feel alright. Because three weeks ago, someone torched her reading recovery room.

Arson

An arson, a senseless and wanton act of vandalism that caused considerable upset for some young and impressionable lives.

“I am not too sure if they thought that I was in the fire. But it was emotional,” says Dayle.

And it was emotional because 40 years of Dayle’s records and teaching aids in that room went

up in smoke – irreplaceable and precious stuff needed to give kids a leg up with one of life’s crucial disciplines, their reading.

“Their face’s just dropped when they realised that everything they’d done, all their reading and writing books had just gone. You can see them thinking, is this the end?”

This is a story about the impact of an arson, in this case when kids do things for kicks without thought to the consequences. And other kids feel violated.

“The reading recovery room is a place where pupils with difficulties escape the pressure of the classroom for some one-on-one time with a teacher.

“You can and do make a difference. And they get quite excited when they realise how quickly they’re progressing through the levels.”

It’s a quiet time where the attention of the teacher is fullyfocused. Now it’s a black, charred hole, heavy with the smell of smoke and flames and arson, cordoned off with crime scene

tape. So when the perpetrators stuffed clothes into a gap in the weather boards behind the small classroom and set fire it’s odds on they didn’t intend or realise the damage they would cause.

Motivator

Teacher became motivator. “I had to jolly them along, give them a boost; reassure them. ‘It will be fine, we can get books and we will move to another building and continue to be positive’.”

She’s given four decades of her working life to the kids of Merivale. And a lot more.

“As a teacher you tend to buy things so the kids have extras, extra games and activities I’ve made or bought over the years and…gone!”

And while the kids were standing by their teacher, principal Jan Tinetti was standing by her pupils.

It was suggested she should look at her kids for the perpetrators. ”Our children wouldn’t do this.

They’re very proud of this school.”

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Our poor recycling rate Older readers will recall taking back Dad’s empty bottles to the corner store, and cashing the profits in on bags of lollies or comic books. Today’s kids might soon have the same opportunities.

Marty Hoffart wants a collection deposit scheme to reduce packaging waste.

Photo: Bruce Barnard.

The recent InCENTive to Recycle report released

by Envision New Zealand says Kiwis dump enough beverage containers to fill 700 Boeing 747 jumbo jets each year.

Local champion of recycling, Community Recycling Network’s Chair Marty Hoffart, isn’t surprised. The 20-year veteran of recycle education has helped establish free recycling bins in 150 schools and early childhood centres across the Western Bay of Plenty.

He says NZ has one of the lowest rates of beverage packaging recycling in the OECD. “The reason is they don’t have a value here, so people are happy to stuff them in the rubbish bins at the Mount when they’re on holiday.

“You can only get so many people to take them home and put them in the recycling bin.”

New Zealand’s recycling rates for beverage packaging fluctuate between 25 and 40 per cent. “In other countries where they have container deposit systems, giving them a value of, say, 10 cents, immediately you can shoot up to a 85-98 per cent return rate.”

The InCENTive to Recycle report is calling for the reintroduction of a mandatory Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) – where empty bottles can be returned to recycling centres or shops for a small refund.

Marty says it won’t be Government or public ratepayer money funding the scheme.

“It’s built into the system. When I buy a dozen beers, instead of $20 they would charge me another 10 cents per bottle, or another $1.20, so my beers would be $21.20.

“After I drink them and bring them back, I get a full refund for that deposit. It’s not costing me anymore.”

To read this story in full, go to www.theweekendsun.co.nz and search Karolyn Timarkos ‘Our poor recycling rate’.

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Shirley Porter enjoying one of the privileges of having a house guest when it’s private butler, Anthony Lugo-Sharpe. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

One lump or two, ma’am?

‘Mavis’ and ‘Lorna’, those delightful Bowling Ladies, recently heckled Anthony Lugo-Sharpe at the Topp Twins performance at Baycourt. Asked what he did for a living, Anthony replied ‘private butler’.

“You’re a private butler? Who do you buttle for, the bloody Queen?”After asking the audience if anyone in the audience had a private butler – they didn’t – ‘Lorna’ declared there was no such thing.

Turns out, there is. In the 21st Century, does a private butler really exist outside of ‘Downton Abbey’? “Absolutely”, says Anthony. “We’re everywhere.”

He believes everyone should have a private butler, and is keen to disavow the belief that only the aristocracy and celebrities have them.

“Those who have a busy lifestyle in the executive world, they might need a bit more organisation; that’s where we come in.”Anthony’s days are never the same, and it’s not just cooking, cleaning, and ironing shirts. “I hand-made all the bricks and then

built an adobe house, spent eight months planning and ran an 8000-seat wedding for an Asian royal family, oversaw a large construction project for a major international pop star, and planned and ran several US presidential events.” Whatever somebody else’s wishes are, a private butler is able to do it.

Although not common in NZ, private butler schools are popping up overseas in the wake of British drama series ‘Downtown Abbey’, with nearly 200 agencies opening in New York this year.

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Tainui Kaihau (right front) in action at last year’s Mount Monster.

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When your name originates from one of the tribal waka of Aotearoa, it makes sense that you’d have an affinity to the water – and Tainui Kaihau certainly loves the water, just ask his mother Hinetu Kaihau.

Tainui, 17, will take part in this weekend’s Mount Monster. Last year he was too young to enter the full race but this year the youngster will line up alongside the other Open Men competitors.

Originally from Otaki, his family moved to Aussie about 10 years ago.

Tainui returned to New Zealand to attend secondary school in Palmerston North, something which surprised his mother.

“Both him and sister [Grace] took up surf when we moved to the Sunshine Coast and we were living on the beachfront there and everyone was off into nippers really early,” says Hinetu.

“Because the kids straight away took to the water, we thought they should go and learn some skills.

“He’s always loved the water, we were surprised when he said he wanted to come back to NZ and go to boarding school here because Palmerston North is a long way from the beach; and we knew how much he loved it.”

When The Weekend Sun caught up with the youngster he was halfway through a one-hour pool session in Taupo. His mother Hinetu says her son

has been training hard for this year’s event and is motivated to do well but wants to come into the event “under the radar”.

“He’s very unassuming and he’s actually been surprising quite a few people in Aussie with his results this year.”

His results have been impressive.

He finished third in the Under-19 Coolangatta Gold race in October. His time of three hours, 17 minutes and 43 seconds was just seven minutes behind the winner.

Although the Ngati Raukawa descendant has competed for Orewa since his move from Australia, Tainui will race for Mount Maunganui during the upcoming NZ season.

Tainui is the first to admit when he raced last year he hadn’t prepared well for the event.

“I did Under-19 but I didn’t do much training. I did like just a few months training because I was at boarding school. I did pretty bad [at the race] to be honest.

“Hopefully I can come back this year after a good year of training.”

When it comes to the venue, if you were to design an event that showcased Mount Maunganui to the world, a 25km coastal adventure through water, off rocks and across the glittering white-sand beaches would fit the bill nicely.

The course starts and finishes on Mount Main Beach, featuring a 5km beach run, a spectacular swim leg which includes a jump off Moturiki Island’s blowhole, a 12km ski leg to Omanu and a 6km board paddle.

Racing gets underway at 10am tomorrow, December 19.

Junior surf races at Waihi Beach Waihi Beach will play host to about 400 junior surf athletes this weekend for the 2015 Bay of Plenty Junior Championships.

The popular event attracts junior athletes from throughout the country and this year entries have been received from 11 clubs from as far north as Mairangi Bay on Auckland’s North Shore to Gisborne and the Hawke’s Bay. Surf Life Saving Eastern Region sports manager Mark Inglis says it’s

the only junior club competition offering the full range of Junior Surf events that will be held prior to the Eastern Region Junior Championships and the 2016 Under-14 New Surf Life Saving Championships.

Events being contested will include beach sprint, beach flags, run-swimrun, tube rescue, surf race, board rescue and beach relays.

The Bay of Plenty Top Club Trophy will also be awarded to the top club from the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel at the end of the competition. Racing starts 9am this Sunday.

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Jingle bells, jingle drunks “Look after each other, look after your friends.” It’s a seasonal plea rather than a seasonal greeting from Tauranga St John ambulance officer Shand Park.

“If they get drunk, look after them. Don’t leave your friends lying in the gutter. It’s common sense.”

But common sense is often the first victim of excessive alcohol at Christmas.

And if friends and sound judgement fail, the intensive paramedic and the other zambuks will pick up the pieces.

“We don’t mind being called to look after drunks who’ve damaged themselves,” says Shand. “It comes with the territory, it’s just part of the job.”

But what they do mind is the aggression that comes with alcohol abuse.

“The job already has an element of risk, we’re always going into the unknown.”

The distinctive green shirts and epaulettes respond to nearly half a million emergencies a year to comfort and care, to treat and transport. So where’s the risk?

“An example: we are called to an intoxicated person who is demonstrating threatening behaviour. Usually the coms [communications] centre will stop it right there. They’ll tell us it’s unsafe and send the police along as well.”

It’s ironic. A man is injured and needs medical assistance, St John is summoned and responds ‘in the service of humanity’, as their motto proclaims. Then humanity turns on them.

“Yes, I have run out of a couple of houses.” The paramedic can laugh about it now.

“We walked through the open door of one home.

A voice called out to say he was in the bedroom and when I found him he threw a mobile phone at me. I left, quickly, and called the police.” The man was having a bad day, a psychotic episode, and later apologised.

Another scenario – it could be someone’s put their arm through a window and is acting aggressive.

“Well, the alarm bells are ringing. The call taker may also hear shouting and deem the scene to be unsafe for St John,” says Shand.

The police will be called. The St John officers will move to a safe forward point a couple of blocks away.

“The police will go in first and declare the scene safe.

Then we hear they’ve got someone in handcuffs.”

But the safety of ambulance officers is number one priority. “If we think it’s dodgy we wait.”

Tauranga St John ambulance officer Shand Park wants people to look after themselves and their friends this silly season.

Photo: Tracy Hardy.

OPEN ALL WEEKEND! In Napier St John medics are playing hardball after a spike in unprovoked attacks, intimidation, and verbal abuse. One paramedic recently suffered broken ribs and bad bruising.

Now they have a policy of zero tolerance and will charge patients who attack them.

“People get emotionally charged in emergency situations and we’re trained to talk it down,” says Napier St John operations manager Steve Yanko.

“But now it’s getting nasty and people are lashing out and it’s a national trend.”

But Shand says Tauranga’s St John ambulance officers are a blessed bunch.

“I worked in Auckland for 10 years and it was a bit more fragile up there, a bigger population and you’re dealing with more intoxicated people and kore assaults on a regular basis.”

Tauranga doesn’t have Auckland’s 24-hour town scene to generate that workload. “That’s my perception,” says Shand.

He’s been in Tauranga two years now and gives it a glowing report card.

To read this story in full, go to www.sunlive.co.nz and search ‘Jingle bells, jingle drunks’.

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Expansion plans fly

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Tauranga Airport’s terminal will be expanded and front and back of house operations improved, with increased terminal seating and boosted on-site security.

Tauranga City Councillors unanimously approved a $4.5 million expansion plan for the Tauranga Airport terminal building this week.

The decision to bring forward the project is in response to significant growth at the airport.

The plan is to expand the terminal and improve the front and back of house operations, increase terminal seating and boost future on-site security.

The airport is an important connector and gateway to the Tauranga city, says Mayor Stuart Crosby.

The current airport terminal space limitations have an impact on passenger convenience, says Tauranga Airport manager Ray Dumble.

Passenger volumes have been rapidly increasing as a direct result of Air New Zealand providing more capacity and flight frequency through Tauranga.

Air New Zealand will add a further 600,000 seats to its regional network during the next 18 months.

The lack of space will also limit opportunities for other regional commercial operators to operate from

Tauranga Airport such as Jetstar, Kiwi Regional and Origin NZ. The expanded check-in, baggage handling and Koru Lounge do not require additional ratepayer funding.

Council has $2.1 million of funding included in years 2017/2018 and 2022/2023 of the Long Term Plan for airport projects.

This will now be brought forward from 2017/2018 and 2022/2023 to the 2016/2017 Annual Plan.

It’s also recommended up to $2.4 million of the airport’s cash balance be used to fund the projects, bringing the total capital expenditure to $4.5m.

A masterplan for the development of airport was created in 2004. This plan has since been reviewed in 2009/2010 and is being reviewed currently 2015/2016. The latest review was very timely, says Ray. “And with the globalisation of terrorism and the likely outcomes of the current domestic aviation security review taking place in New Zealand, it is very likely there will be further security enhancements required at regional airports in the coming years,” Andrew Campbell says Ray.

Volunteers are amazing but they cost money Volunteering has a great positive impact on the community, on the individual volunteers and on the organisations involved.

And it’s easy to see volunteering as an easy answer for the decreasing funds that are available and also for the raised service expectations that funders have.

But volunteering comes with its costs and limitations and should not to be taken for granted.

Many people – including some funders – don’t realise that recruiting, training and managing an unpaid workforce costs money.

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voluntary sector taps into when it engages its band of volunteers can dry up quickly due to societal shifts and changing perceptions of volunteering.

Nowadays, volunteers are attracted and motivated by a range of factors and, as demographics shift, these become more complex.

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Shopping locally nets Glenis $5000 Papamoa Plaza manager David Hill, Santa, Shop ‘n’ Win winner Glenis Ashley and SunMedia director Claire Rogers. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Glenis Ashley’s declaration ‘I never win anything’ changed this week when she picked up the Sun’s major prize of $5000 cash, in Papamoa Plaza’s annual Shop ‘n’ Win promotion.

“I’m in shock, and they’ve just sat me down. I don’t win things. I’m often close, but I don’t win. I have a sister who wins everything she goes into; so this is a very lucky thing for me.”

Glenys has been “to hell and back” after her husband passed, and she’s been struggling to keep up with “the things he used to do”.

Some much-needed house repairs are top of the list for spending the winnings. When asked if she was going to invest in a little special something for herself as well, Glenis is refreshingly down-to-earth. “My dear, this has been a special day, I don’t need anything else.”

Glenis shops at Papamoa Plaza “all the time”, and is a keen supporter of the idea of buying local. “I’ve always believed you do your own shopping in your

own backyard. We’ve got everything here we need.”

The 22,000 residents of Papamoa submitted 27,543 entries. “It was a fantastic response from the whole of the community,” says Papamoa Plaza manager David Hill.

“They really got in behind it. Thanks to The Weekend Sun for putting up the prize money of $5000 – it was a great opportunity to profile Papamoa during such an exciting time of the year, and great to see everyone so excited for Glenis to win.”

Once again, The Weekend Sun sponsored the major prize of $5000 and SunMedia director Claire Rogers says the event is very worthy of the support. “Every year we turn someone’s life around.”

And this year a community group will also benefit from the promotion – with Papamoa Plaza donating Sun Media’s $1000 retailer’s prize to the Papamoa Support Centre.

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Kiwi hero son of France The Weekend Sun is following the story of retired Policeman Brian Lissette’s most rewarding investigative work, a personal cold case stretching back more than 70 years.

Last week: Brian was emotionally moved by the story of his Uncle Leslie Harry Lissette’s death on the night of May 3, 1944, but was unaware of just how far he would be moved physically.

The daring night-time raid on the German Wehrmacht training centre close to the village of Mailly-le-Camp in France turned Kiwi lads into heroes.

Like mid upper gunner Ron ‘Curly’ Emeny who tried to break through the fire and extricate the tail gunner Ron Ellis.

But Ellis was already dead, and Emeny was badly burned in the rescue attempt.

Warrant officer Leslie Harry Lissette’s heroism began at this point. In a letter to the skipper’s mother, wireless operator Phil King wrote: “Les did not lose his head and continued to control the plane as though nothing was the matter.

“No Mrs Lisette, Les was not frightened.

He was cool and courageous and I’m proud that I flew with such a great skipper and pal.

“He was a grand fellow, he was older than us, and used to look after us like a father”.

Leslie ordered his men into their parachutes and to bail. Five of them disappeared into the dark but warrant officer Leslie stayed at the controls of the doomed bomber. Why? When his nephew was scratching away at history he probably found the answer.

Many years after the events, Brian spoke with a 91-year-old French woman in the village of Chaintreux in Saint-et-Marne.

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falling over the rooftops as it circled the village. Leslie was struggling to keep the Lancaster airborne.”

And Pierre Boyer, as a 10-year-old, distinctly remembered F-Fox circling the village at a low altitude.

He didn’t see anyone bail and the bomber dived into a field. Brian Lissette adds two river stones from Pakowhai in the Hawke’s Bay to Warrant Officer Leslie Harry Lissette’s “From what villagers tell gravesite in the village cemetery at Chaintreaux. me, Uncle sacrificed himself so they would live. He and blood to a name that’s etched on a was circling to find a place to ditch the headstone in the cemetery.”

Lancaster, so that it didn’t go down on an The former Policeman was back on the innocent French population.” case. And on a plane.

“For 20 years I had wanted to go to A martyr at just 26 France.” Now he and his wife were on their Leslie is also a son of France now – buried way. But first they would stop off at Pakowin their soil in the village cemetery at hai, a tiny backwater in the Hawke’s Bay. Chaintreaux, just over 150km south-west of “There they would gather two river stones Mailly-le-Camp where his Lancaster went from the front door of a cottage where the down. And every now and then the local hero pilot grew up. schoolteacher takes the kids to visit, tidy his “Two little bits of New Zealand, of home, grave, place flowers, and say ‘thank you’. for Uncle Leslie’s eternal home in France,” Brian was deeply moved. “I got to explains Brian. thinking that for 70 years the village had And it would be an experience that probably been waiting to meet someone softened a hardened old cop. “I am not from the Lissette family. To put flesh normally that emotional. But it got to me.”

Brian remembers standing The entire crew rooted to the spot outside Lancaster Bomber the cemetery in Chaintreaux.

EM-F ND5566 “I was the only one attended Laurie around who’d met Leslie.

Wesley’s wedding.

There’s a photo of him At back: Engineer holding me as a baby. He’s Nick Stockford, in RNZAF uniform and I tail gunner Ron Ellis. am in nappies.” So there Front row: Navigator was a connection and the Jack Pittwood, policeman was feeling mid upper gunner Ron ‘Curly’ Emeny, it now.

bomb aimer Laurie Next week: Brian finds ‘Lissette’ Wesley, his wife, pilot up there with McCaw, Carter, Leslie Harry Lissette, Lomu, and Nonu. wireless operator Phil King.

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Domestic abuse expected to rise Police are preparing for an increase in family violence callouts during the Christmas/New Year season.

“Organising family festivities and coping with financial pressures can make the season stressful and tempers can begin to fray,” says Senior Sergeant Graham Perks.

“Adding alcohol into the mix can create a potentially explosive cocktail.

“Children can be the worst affected; through no fault of their own they could end up growing up

with tarnished memories of Christmas.

“We urge families to put their children first.”

Graham says children don’t need expensive gifts; the best present they can have is a fun and happy time in a safe, loving environment that is free from violence.

“Violence is inexcusable and there are steps that families can take to reduce the risks.

“Planning is the key, especially when there are different family groups involved or where parents of children are separated and there are access issues.”

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Learning about liquid gold

Something for everyone this

Christmas

Something for that youthful look

Bay of Plenty students at the Hands On Water Expo at Redwood Valley Farm Park near Paengaroa.

More than 100 Bay of Plenty students – including those from Gate Pa, Greenpark, Te Ranga, Omanu and Pongakawa – have got liquid-filled guide to water and how it’s managed this month thanks to the ands On Water Expo near Paengaroa.

Primary and intermediate students from 10 schools attended the expo and participated in a range of activities at Redwood Valley Farm Park near Paengaroa learning about water quality monitoring, catchment protection and pollution prevention, examining bugs in streams to assess the health of the water, checking out eels and conducting experiments.

This expo was the third Hands On Water Expo organised by Bay of Plenty Regional Council in collaboration with staff from the Department of Conservation, Tauranga City Council, Rotorua Lakes Council, and Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

The Enviroschools Programme has also provided funding support through their Regional Capacity Building Fund to make this event possible – and numbers are limited to prevent damage to stream banks and to help manage transport to and from the farm.

Staff from participating organisations ran different activities, teaching the students practical skills to

look after waterways that they can then use in the community. Bay of Plenty Regional Council community engagement advisor Stephanie Macdonald says it was a terrific opportunity to get the students to apply their learning in a real world context and see first-hand the impact they can have in helping protect the region’s waterways.

“We hope they’re able to take away some of the ideas they’ve learned and use them at home and with their schools to improve water quality throughout the region.

“This event wouldn’t be possible without the great support we receive from the other councils and Department of Conservation who host activities across a broad range of freshwater issues.”

Stephanie says it was also an opportunity for teachers to gain new knowledge about water quality which they could then take back to their schools.

Participating schools are eager to share what they’ve learnt with their schools and wider communities.

Some plans including riparian planting, rain water collection to water vegetable gardens and even an eel identification workshop to help protect Long Fin Eels.

Members of the Freshwater Futures Community groups for the Kaituna- Maketu, PongakawaWaitahanui and Rangitaiki Water Management Areas were invited to visit and provide their views to help council to set limits and rules around freshwater.

Merle Foster

Plenty of things to do this summer in the Bay With summer in full swing, I’ve asked Mount/Papamoa ward councillor Leanne Brown to write this week’s column.

Thanks Matt, as this year comes to an end, we are fast approaching our city’s most vibrant, busy and bustling season.

Not only is the weather amazing in this stunning region, so many locals get a few days or weeks’ break to really enjoy the things we love

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about living here. Holidaymakers are poised ready to arrive, schools are coming to an end, cruise ships become more frequent and we are blessed with so many amazing events and things to enjoy – not

just about our great beaches, boutiques, cafes and other open places and spaces.

From the Christmas in the Park this weekend to the very popular weekly Gourmet Night Market, a vast array of local and national sports events both in and out of the water, plus speedway, international jetsprints, funky bands and concerts are on offer.

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Generosity could win a rewarding trip “There is a lack of knowledge around simple Vanuatu is still struggling to recover from All donations above $25 made to preventative first aid, such as washing hands after the Equip Vanuatu Charitable Cyclone Pam that slammed into the tropical going to the toilet, brushing your teeth properly, Trust go into the draw to win a paradise last March. and how to clean, and keep clean, wounds.” place on one of four volunteer

But for Tauranga philanthropist teenager Courtney Price, from the Equip Vanuatu Charitable Trust, the side effects of that devastating natural disaster are not what brings a tear to her eye.

“It’s the day-to-day issues the people deal with; issues and resolutions we take for granted, that are heart-breaking,” says the 19-year-old trainee teacher, who made headlines earlier in the year when she went missing for several days after the cyclone hit.

“It gets to a point where it’s really, really trips in 2016 overing airfares horrible, dangerous, and sickly, but it could have and fees, to help in the urban been prevented,” says Courtney. community of Ohlen Mataso, She recalls a little boy who had a gash on his leg just outside of Port Vila. from iron blown off a building during Cyclone Pam. “It had never been cleaned properly and because it was infected it was itchy, so he was scratching it with a stick and opening it up over and over again.”

Another case was even more emotionally draining for Courtney. “There was a little girl with such a bad infestation of lice she had big open septic wounds all over her head.

“We asked the Mum if I could take her to the hospital, because she needed more help that I could give her out of my first aid kit.”

There was a bit of toing and froing but eventually the mother agreed.

She’s aware some people cannot afford the cost of joining a “I was paying for the bill, which was the volunteer trip, so the Trust is giving away one place on one of this equivalent of about NZ$5, and the Mum started sobbing. year’s trips (airfares and volunteer fee included, trip subject to “I thought we had missed something, but it was just that she was availability. the first child in that community to ever be able to go to hospital.

To enter, simply make a donation of $25 or more by December “The $5 dollars and the $3 bus fare, was an amount of money so 20 into the Equip Vanuatu Charitable Trust account 06-0491far beyond their means they couldn’t contemplate it.”

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Councillors out and about

The last council meeting for 2015 was held this week.

The main topic of discussion was the proposed sale of Smiths Farm. More than 216 submissions were received during the consultation process.

Elected members have been out and about attending The Phoenix green space consultation, visiting a resident over a silver birch tree, Arataki Community Centre and tour of Baycourt Theatre.

Just to remind you: Consultation, regarding the proposed sale of a portion of land at the Historic Village, closes at the end of January 2016.

There is a lot on offer during the Christmas/New Year break including a New Year Eve’s fireworks sausage sizzle and barbecue on The Strand. See the council website for further information.

There will be a council-supported “hub” over at the Mount Main Beach, near Mount Drury, until January 11, 2016.

I wish you all the best for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – safe holidays.

Council meetings recommence at the end of January with council’s Annual Plan being the major focus.

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Free and fun – gifts on a budget All the sparkly, festive ads on TV and radio encourage us to buy expensive gifts for everyone at Christmas – but it’s also a time that puts real pressure on many who don’t have the cash to spend lavishly on loved ones.

It’s a particularly stressful time, when you can’t justify spending money you don’t have in the first place.

For many of us, maybe it’s time to break the cycle of over giftgiving, and look at other ways to show loved ones just how much they mean to us.

Sure it’s nice to open a present or two, but they don’t have to be expensive. People can show tokens of love by means other than paidfor-with-money gifts.

If you want to try the ‘less

is more’ route this year, the first thing to do is be upfront with your circle of friends and family about your plan.

You never know, they may quite relieved that someone had the courage to suggest something they’d secretly been thinking about themselves.

You could give hand written promises or coupons, such as for a few hours baby-sitting, home repairs and maintenance, spring cleaning an oven, washing the windows, cooking a meal, or a day trip and a picnic lunch to somewhere nearby that you never go to.

But always promise yourself that one day you’ll do that thing that’s right on your doorstep.

Children’s art is always a treasure.

Get kids to create their own Christmas cards, or a draw and paint pictures for presents.

Op shops always have oodles of cheap frames. These artworks will be sure to bring smiles and be kept as keepsakes, with their sentimental value only growing with time.

There’s a saying that goes, ‘experiences last longer than things’. It’s true, memories last a lifetime. Why not go on an exciting outing between Christmas and the New Year?

It could be as simple as fishing off the beach, going for a bush walk, or a day-long picnic in a place you wouldn’t normally visit.

Maybe even throw a dart in a local map and let the universe decide!

Or why not create your own fun?

Old-fashioned parlour games can be hilarious, and be enjoyed by virtually every age. You can sing songs, lip sync, tell tales or spooky stories, or play team games.

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Super powers and super gifts at Pyes Pa Pyes Pa Pharmacy is a onestop shop for Christmas, with lots of available parking so you can avoid the chaos of other shopping centres.

“We have some great mother and baby gifts, plush toys, cute sunhats for kids, men’s toiletries and haircare gift packs, and make-up,” says pharmacist Grace Ling. “And we source New Zealand-made when we can.”

“The Batman, Batgirl, Superman, and Supergirl capes and masks are very popular,” adds co-owner Jason Chooi.

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Pharmacy.

“It’s a great idea for family members who may have multiple medications to manage,” says Jason.

He’s talking about a state-of-the-art robot machine for dispensing drugs. “In the industry we call it a robot, but its full name is an Automated Dispensing

System, or ADS.” Jason says it’s ‘the newest in the Western Bay’, and it certainly makes organising your medication super-easy.

“It produces all your tablets in a roll of individually packaged tablets,” says Grace. “For someone who has to take, say, two of pill A at breakfast, one of pill B at lunch, three of pill C at dinner on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and maybe two other pills once a week; it makes life much easier.”

The roll of tablets comes out in chronological order, stamped with days of the week and meal times, such as ‘Monday lunch’ and ‘Tuesday breakfast’.

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Shop and see Santa in Te Puke Shop Te Puke’s Late Night Shopping Festival is bringing Santa to town, alongside Karena and Kasey Bird.

The festival is on Tuesday, December 22, and Santa is getting in early, and staying late. “He’ll be in his grotto from 10am to noon from December 21-24,” says Shop Te Puke’s marketing manager Rebecca Larsen.

A photographer will be on-site to capture the little ones with the man in red, and people can get into the Christmas spirit by making donations for the Te Puke Foodbank under the tree.

“Santa will be joined by the elves for the Late Night Festival Night on December 22, plus we’ll have a pipe band, carol singers, the town crier, and two larger-than-life kiwifruit.”

Maketu favourites Karena and Kasey Bird will also be in attendance. The ever-popular MasterChef 2014 winners will be doing the main prize draws on

Shop Te Puke Marketing manager Rebecca Larsen checks out Santa’s Grotto ahead of Late Night Festival Night on December 22. festival night, at 5.30pm.

“We have a main prize of $1000 of Te Puke ‘Goodness Grows Here’ shopping vouchers, and two other prizes of $500 vouchers.”

Everyone who makes a purchase at participating shops between now and the festival can enter the draw, and

there’s no minimum spend to enter.

Vouchers can be redeemed at more than 40 local Te Puke businesses.

“It’ll be a great night of fun and Christmas spirit held in the Heritage Walkway,” says Rebecca.

For more information, look for ‘Shop Te Puke’ on Facebook.

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History will never repeat – the heat pump stays!

I grew up in a 90-year-old homestead, which was draped in history and beautiful features of the past.

In the chill of winter – when the newborn looked like she couldn’t handle a crisp nose in her sleep – I simply rolled over and pushed the button again to warm things up.

Magic – to a new, sleep-deprived mother.

This summer think carefully about how you dish out dosh to keep your home cool. I love the heat pump because it keeps my home cool in summer and warm in winter.

Our model covers a huge area – our bedroom, the nursery and a bathroom.

And it will stretch its cold or warm waft right into the lounge. So no more fans or fires.

And, it doesn’t suck power – you don’t see a big electricity bill turn up in the mail.

But as a child I shivered my way through winter and sweated through every skin pore each summer.

Fast-forward 30 years and I’ve bought my own home and had my first child. People said: ‘You really should get a heat pump’. I shrugged, dismissing the new mod con. An old heater and stand-up fan will do, surely?

Wrong.

My partner got one installed – and I will never return to the past. Ever.

In the heat of the night – when baby is stirring in her cot beside my bed – I simply roll over and push a button and solve the sweaty situation.

Be cool but be safe at the pool, beach and river Many off us cool off from summer heat by taking a splash – either in the pool, at the beach or along the river.

But with swimming comes risk – and we all need to take extra care to keep our family and friends – young and old – safe this summer.

When at the pool keep an eye on children at all times – never let them swim unsupervised.

Make sure there are floating devices in the pool or within reach – so youngsters can hold off them if they need to. And don’t let young ones perform dangerous tricks – it’s not worth the risk.

The same goes for at the beach and near the river.

But at the beach make sure you always swim between the flags and avoid rips. A rip is a strong current of water running out to sea. They can be very dangerous to swimmers as they can sweep you out to sea quickly and easily. At the river do not jump from heights such as banks or ledges. This can be a recipe for disaster if you cannot see what is in the water such as logs or debris or rocks. And the depth of rivers can change from day to day, so a spot that wasn’t deep yesterday can be deep today – or vice versa.

Some rivers also have strong currents – so be careful to not get caught out by gushing water. Swimming in a river is different from swimming in a pool or in the sea.

And just remember that swimmers often underestimate the power of the river or

overestimate their own abilities – so it’s better to be safe than sorry when you’re trying to cool off.

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This is because our one can detect when it meets the temperature you set for it and will switch off until the temperature goes up or down – only then will it flick back on independently to maintain your setting.

So I flick mine on every afternoon when the mercury starts to climb. And the baby sleeps like a baby every time in a cool environment. And she can sleep – because it’s a quiet operator as well.

You may think I’m obsessed – but until you get a heat pump in your home you cannot judge. Try one – and trust me – you’ll never go back. Home’s with a heat pump are heaven on earth!

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Changing lives with heat pumps and air con Jarrad Seath is passionate about heating and air conditioning. You might think that’s strange, but not when you hear his reasons.

“The difference you can make in homes is huge,” says the owner of HVAC-I. “Living in cold conditions can be unhealthy. Once heating is installed, it can change people’s day-to-day lives significantly.”

The same is true of air conditioning. Hot homes don’t lead to ‘the winter blues’, but heat-stress can be exhausting.

“Heat pumps are also great for cooling – we’ve installed heat pumps into people’s homes and offices, and it’s given them a whole new lease of life.

“They’re able to be comfortable in their home during summer and I love being able to provide that service.”

HVAC-I is a locally owned and operated business, catering the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

“I’m happy to come out and assess your home or business for a free, no-obligation quote – even on the weekends.”

Jarrad is happy to chat to customers about their needs. “I only

recommend what I think would work the best. I never install anything I wouldn’t install in my own home.

“I’m not going to upsell you to something you don’t want or need.”

HVAC-I provides heat pumps (wall mounted, floor console, ceiling cassette, and ducted heating options) and ventilation. They can install, service, and repair Fujitsu, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, and Daikin units.

Lauren Wills is available in the office from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday to take your calls and provide information on 0800 880 770.

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We all know how to keep ourselves cool during summer – but what about our furry friends? They can’t fend for themselves – so they need a little help from their owners.

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Firstly, make sure they have water.

Fill up multiple water bowls around your

home so they can always access a good drink.

And keep bowls in shaded areas so water doesn’t warm up. If travelling, or out and about, take a ‘travel bowl’.

They are made of material – so they don’t spill in vehicles.

Second, make sure your pets can always get to shaded areas – both inside and outside your home

or while on outings. This can be lifesaver on a hot summer’s day. Walk pets late evening or early morning before the sun shines brightly.

And think about air circulation. Leave windows ajar around the home even if you are home. But make sure they have safely locks on them if you’re away.

In the car always park under shade and leave windows slightly down – but never leave your pet unattended in a vehicle – they can overheat within minutes on a hot day.

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Tips and tricks to keep cool this summer It’s summer and the heat is on – so how can you keep cool while indoors?

Firstly, try opening windows and doors to create a throughbreeze. Make use of shade by closing curtains, or have window tinting in place or ensure you exercise smart placement of shade sails and trees.

But also consider insulation. A well-insulated house is cooler in the summer months too.

Fans can help, but if it is hot they will only move the heat around. If you have a heat pump, they can be set to ‘Fan’ mode to create a breeze.

Andy Goodall of Rentair has some energy efficient tips for heat pump use in summer.

“All heat pumps are air conditioners, so used wisely, they can cool your home. And make sure the filters are clean – having them checked and cleaned by a specialist is recommended.”

Installation of the right size heat pump will cool your house efficiently without having to work too hard, says Andy.

“To do this, close your windows and curtains, set the Fan to ‘Auto’, then select either the ‘Dry’ or ‘Cool’ mode and see how it responds.”

Often it’s humidity which causes discomfort on those summer nights. The ‘Dry’ (teardrop) mode efficiently uses the cooling cycle to remove the humidity built up in the home.

Use this and set the thermostat to

about 21 degrees Celsius.

“And if you need to use cooling mode on really hot days, when the other methods aren't enough, set the thermostat to about 22 degrees

Celsius,” says Andy.

“The room won’t cool down any quicker if you set it lower; and you are likely to use more electricity by overcooling.”

The DIY guide to being a cool cucumber Sleep seems to the victim of a long dry summer – as predicted for the Bay of Plenty thanks to an El Nino weather pattern – as we lose much of it when we’re hot and bothered mid-night.

So how can you keep calm and cool in the early hours? Here’s some DIY ways to keep as cool as a cucumber when you’re trying to enter the land of nod.

You may think a hot water bottle is only for winter.

Think again. Fill it with water and chuck it in the freezer for an icy bed friend. Or freeze a wheatbag and take to bed with you – bliss!

Make cotton your number one friend. Light-coloured bed linens made of lightweight cotton – Egyptian or otherwise – are breathable and promote ventilation and airflow in the bedroom.

And if you’re allergic to the heat – go one better – chuck them in the freezer for 10 minutes and put back on your bed just before you jump in. But ensure you bag them before putting them in the freezer!

And always wear loose-fitting pjs – or pick a loose, soft cotton shirt and shorts or underwear.

Remember less is definitely more when it comes to summertime jammies. But going the full monty is controversial. Some believe it helps keep them cool, while others say going au natural means sweat stays on

the body instead of being wicked away by fabric.

Pamper your pulses. To chill out, apply ice packs or cold compresses to pulse points at the wrists, neck, elbows, groin, ankles, and behind the knees.

Or get rid of your lovebugs – sleeping alone is way better than spooning for staying cool. Cuddling with a partner increases body heat, making the bed a sticky, sweaty pit of despair.

And try to hydrate yourself before you hit the sack.

Tossing and turning and sweating at night can result in dehydration, so get some water in the tank beforehand.

Or get in a cold shower – this will help to cool down the core body temperature before you snuggle up.

And keep the gadgets away from the bed. Small appliances give off heat, even when turned off. Reduce total heat in the house – and save energy – by keeping plugs out of sockets when appliances are not in use.

Turn off all the lights too!

So rest easy – there are heaps of DIY ways to keep cool on a budget this summer.

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The impressive Excelsa Medical Centre has opened, offering a new layer of service to Golden Sands Papamoa.

The 900m2 health-hub on Golden Sands Drive – home to a doctor’s clinic, pharmacy, physiotherapist, dentist and café – was built by Livingstone Building NZ Ltd.

within their budget and deliver it on time.”

Owned by Bluehaven Commercial, Excelsa Medical Centre is the latest stage of

Community hub

Livingstone Building NZ Ltd’s quantity surveyor Shaun Madley says the design and build project, which began in April and was completed in a tight timeframe to open November 9, offers Papamoa Beach Family Practice staff a modern facility that’s happy in their new home. specially designed to meet the needs of its occupants.

“It’s a great hub for the evolution for the Golden Sands Golden Sands development – and Papamoa development. it’s quite an architectural build, so Bluehaven Commercial it’s a building the community can marketing and sales manager be proud of.”

Mark Day says Excelsa adds the next layer of essential amenities to Building excellence the community.

Shaun says Livingstone NZ Ltd “We wanted to create a designs and builds award-winning neighbourhood facility in a nice, construction projects in the commercial, industrial, residential brand new building that meets and rural markets – and Excelsa is community needs – this is the next wave of evolution for Golden a great example of this.

Sands Papamoa.

“We offer our clients building “Everyone is pretty excited about excellence – we do all sorts of it – it’s somewhere they can just projects and we really do strive to walk down the road to. give the client what they require,

“They can access the healthcare providers for their needs but also have a nice meal at the café or a beer on a Friday night.

Marks says Excelsa’s primary catchment area – a 2.5km radius – has 7800 residents.

“And in the next 12 months, close to another 1000 people will come to live in the community – so this building is catering to future growth.”

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New hub home to health services and café

And that’s not all. “We integrated the container into the design,” says owner George Gibson. “It’s a reflection of where we came from.”

Great Kokako Organic Coffee, all food served made on-site, real-fruit ice creams, and a wide range for those with food allergies, including ‘heaps of gluten-free, vegan, raw-food, and dairyfree’ have made the café a favourite with locals.

And when George says gluten-free, he means it as best Gorgeous facility he can, sourcing “The facility is gorgeous gluten-free sauces – it’s a nice, fresh, big open and ingredients. space. This gives us more Keryn Hutchinson, owner George Gibson and Jessica Plus, a dog-friendly room for growth – we’ve atmosphere and a Brackstone keep Henry & Ted’s cafe humming. got people coming in off huge giant abacus the street who’ve been watching the building, waiting for kids are also drawcards. for it to open.”

“Papamoa East is full of young families with kids, The Physio Family, run by James Mooney, is also and they even have their own menu. Plus, we have open – so now services both sides of Papamoa with water bowls for dogs.”

Merle Foster another clinic on Papamoa Beach Rd. “We’re loving it here at Excelsa – we’re really thrilled to be part of it,” says James.

“We’ve outgrown our other clinic, so when this opportunity came up we jumped at it.”

From January, two full-time physiotherapists and two staff will work in the four treatment rooms and rehab area, where small exercise classes will run.

“As part of the lease we got to design our own space – so it’s completely customised to our needs,” says James.

“And the building has a smart presentation – it really fits in with the neighbourhood.”

The move into the Excelsa Medical Centre on Golden Sands Drive has thrilled its new occupants, which include a doctor’s clinic, pharmacy, physiotherapist, dentist and café.

Papamoa Beach Family Practice’s “happy new home” offers a spacious base to operate from.

Practice manager Robynne Klatt says the family practice has a much high profile at the new base and can take on more patients, with five GPs and 15 staff currently serving 6500.

Great coffee

And after operating out of a converted container and then a little blue caravan on-site, now Henry & Ted’s is full power in their new café – but something hasn’t changed…great coffee.

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Big rush for Santa’s bigger helpers Elves they are not, but the blokes at the Tauranga Men’s Shed are working like Santa’s little helpers this week, completing a massive order of wooden toys destined for Western Bay of Plenty children this Christmas.

The wheelbarrows, rocking horses, trucks, trains, boats, and planes, are stacked up, along with the miniature

tables and chairs, the child-sized wooden stoves, which were collected this week.

The recipients are the children of St Vincent de Paul Society clients, says the society’s youth co-ordinator Pamela Silva.

“We have a list in the support centre a list of clients that came for help during the year. We put them in our database,” says Pamela.

At Christmas they go back through the database looking for families and names of the children who will receive the presents.

Legacy Trust pays the Men’s Shed, which is operated by the Tauranga Charitable Trust, to produce the toys, which go mostly to the 100 or so Under 12s in the greater Tauranga area with some in Te Puke and Katikati.

The pre-Christmas pressure in on because the 32 men or 26 regulars who do the woodworking at the Men’s Shed have been busy this year, says shed manager Dave Harper.

“We did a few during the year, but we had a lot of other work coming on,” says Dave. “We’ve got people that can do it.”

The materials are largely donated, from demolition operators, merchants and suppliers and people moving into retirement homes who no longer require a lifetime collection of tools and timber.

Retired woodworkers have been putting in full days, for the satisfaction of enjoying good company and the Dave Harper and Pamela realisation their efforts Silva with some of the toys will be appreciated made at the Men’s Shed. by somebody, somewhere.

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Just a pinch of that and a dollop of this I love to read old recipes that have been handed down through families and women back from generations, who have inspired us to cook and create the dishes we have evolved today.

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and your family could be sitting down to a free Christmas turkey compliments of that young entrepreneur, Philip Crozier, from Crozier’s Free Range Turkeys. Originally, Turkey was added to the Christmas menu by the more wealthy sections of the community in 19th Century Britain.

But it became the dominant dish there by the beginning of the 20th Century due to its perfect size for a middle class family. Here in NZ, turkey is still a bit

of a luxury – so it’s great news for readers that The Weekend Sun is giving away a Crozier’s 4.5kg whole turkey (serves 11) to one lucky family this Christmas.

To be into win, tell us what year Philip Crozier bought his first pair of turkeys? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received before Tuesday, December 22.

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New retail concept in CBD Emma Roberts is keen to inspire others to live out their dreams with her new concept store, BoxMe.

“I want to give people a helping hand as the success of others is what inspires me.”

Emma first encountered the concept of a fully-manned store selling products on behalf of others while they continue with their day job, during a trip to Singapore.

“It wasn’t quite the same concept we saw, but very similar. We’ve done it our way.”

BoxMe has 35 retailers signed up already, and is certain remaining spaces will fill once the store opens on January 4, 2016.

The store is aimed at those who want the ‘look and feel before you buy’ part of the shopping experience, which is missing from

online shopping.

“There are also people who forget about that last-minute gift, don’t have days to wait for postage, or have been burnt by bad deals over the internet.”

The store will open on the ground floor of the Goddards Centre.

“BoxMe will feature a continual update of products, items from new businesses testing the market, and trending fads that will bring demand for hot products.

“I thrive on watching businesses grow, whether it all starts from a simple idea or a long term passion; watching people succeed is a huge buzz.

“Not only can we pass on customer feedback and demand, but we have the business background to back up it all up.”

Interested retailers can email Emma at box.me@outlook.com or visit www.facebook.com/boxmetauranga

BoxMe is the perfect for sellers like Geraldine Kurukaanga.

Shining a light on taxable property profits

Property is the word on everyone’s lips. And with the market boom, it pays to be aware of a fairly new tax law to help clamp down on investors looking to escape paying any tax on their profits.

In Budget 2015, the Government announced it would tax capital gains on residential properties bought and sold within two years, other than the family home or an inherited estate.

Known as the ‘Bright-Line Test’, it supplements the ‘Intention Test’ – which makes gains from the sale of real property

purchased with an intention of resale taxable – in the current land sale rules.

For a property to be classified the family or ‘main’ home, the following criteria must be met: the transfer involves the main home; the main home exemption hasn’t been used more than twice in the last two years; the party to the transaction is a natural person; and the party to the transaction is a not an offshore person.

Additional exemptions, other than the ‘main home’, include the disposal of land that’s inherited or the transfer of land

pursuant to a relationship property agreement.

Buyers and sellers of property are also required to provide a tax statement and IRD numbers to ensure they pay their fair share of tax for profit paid.

If the seller or purchaser is a trust, the trust must have its own IRD number.

If you don’t have an IRD number, you need to obtain one before the settlement date.

I recommend you seek tax advice should your trust have overseas trustees, to ensure the trust is not categorised as an ‘offshore person’.

Regional partner programme offers long-term help to small businesses Plenty MP Todd Muller.

“This is great news for the Bay of Plenty and reflects the Government’s commitment to help SMEs innovate, develop and employ more people.

“It means business advisors who use their local knowledge and links to the business community to work with each business, identifying their development

needs and increasing their ability to carry out key activities.”

During the last four years almost 10,000 small to mediumsized businesses nationwide have benefitted from this programme.

“The network is a celebration of the strong partnership between this National-led Government and regional providers,” says Todd.

The Regional Business Partner Network is jointly funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Callaghan Innovation.

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Sleeping arrangements killed children One baby dying unexpectedly in its sleep is one too many, says the leader of a programme focused on reducing infant mortality.

“Around 35 New Zealand babies a year lose their lives to Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant, or SUDI,” says Bay of Plenty District Health Board coordinator for child and youth mortality review and injury prevention, Raewyn Lucas.

SUDI, formerly known as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and cot death, is the sudden and unexpected death of an infant during sleep. In the Bay of Plenty there were 13 SUDI deaths between 2009 and 2011.

Risk factors associated with SUDI include co-sleeping, prematurity (less than 36 weeks gestation), low birth weight of less than 2500g, tummy sleeping, sleeping on or near pillows, sleeping in car seats About 35 babies die in New Zealand each year due to Sudden and slings – as chin-to-chest sleep Unexpected Death of an Infant, also known as SUDI. positions cause a baby’s airway and its waking up response is impaired if it is given to narrow and less oxygen to pass less air. through – and smoking during and after pregnancy.

“In short, the baby has a decreased drive to breathe.

“A mother smoking during pregnancy reduces the Therefore, its reaction in a situation where it is amount of oxygen received by the growing baby,” deprived of oxygen is not as quick as a baby which says midwife Natasha Rawiri. has not been smoke-exposed.”

“The baby gets used to that reduced oxygen level

“Only when it is a duty to love, only then is love eternally and happily secured.” – SOREN KIERKEGAARD. Someone I know who has been through a very great family tragedy that deeply and negatively affected how they saw a particular person, shared how they continued to serve and support them. However,

they confessed it felt more like duty than love. I believe it was this duty that was the very essence of their love in the face of great difficulty in accepting this person. They recently shared with me that through this duty they have been able to

come to a place of peace, love and acceptance. When we are faced with people who are very difficult to love, and still choose to accept them out of duty, we are already on that journey to love.

Are you able to accept that sometimes the decision to accept another out of duty can be a loving decision?

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Research shows mammogram is best detection tool The NZ Breast Cancer Foundation says newly research released from BreastScreen Aotearoa should give Kiwi women confidence that our mammogram screening programme is the best way to find breast cancer early and to save lives.

The report, Cohort and Case Control Analyses of Breast Cancer Mortality: BreastScreen Aotearoa, 1999-

2011, shows women who have regular mammograms have a 39 per cent lower breast cancer mortality than women who have never screened at the current BSA national participation level of 71 per cent.

More significantly, data shows among women diagnosed with breast cancer, those whose cancer was detected on a screening mammogram had a 45 per cent lower death rate than those with cancer detected outside screening. “It’s time for all those people who have sought to undermine our valuable breast screening programme to finally shut up,” says NZBCF chief executive Evangelia Henderson.

NZBCF recommends women consider annual mammograms from age 40-49, then have two-yearly mammograms from age 50.

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health & beauty Vitamin C and antioxidants - your skin’s friends Imagine this: you are relaxing in a warm bed while the fragrance of essential oils is released through the dimly lit room.

Gentle and skilful hands cleanse and tone your face, before applying a nourishing aromatic mask. As raspberry and lychee extracts work their magic on your skin, you sink into the

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While real estate is all about location, location, location, the mantra that summer skin wisdom offers us is protection, protection, protection. When it comes to protection, Vitamin C and antioxidants are your summertime best friends. Vitamin C protects your skin from sun-pigmentation and protects collagen and connective tissue so your skin

Nitbusters nets funding for 2016 The Nitbusters programme, which provides free head lice treatment to families in low decile schools, is to continue in 2016.

Funding of $1.1 million is being provided to KidsCan to deliver the programme to 111 schools and 24,000 children, says Social Development Minister Anne Tolley.

“As a mother and grandmother I know all families will be aware that nits can quickly infest a household and can be an expensive nuisance to eradicate,” says Anne.

“Through Nitbusters we are supporting families who need help in dealing with the costs involved, by providing free treatments for as long as is required to stamp out the problem.

The Government first began funding Nitbusters in 2014, and on average 1400 children are checked weekly for head lice.

“In November 2014, 43 per cent of children who were checked required treatment for nits. “By July 2015 there had been a 16 per cent reduction in the number of kids needing treatment.

Anne’s also been told that schools are reporting increased attendance, as fewer children are having to

stay at home or be sent home due to head lice.

“I’m delighted Nitbusters is working for the children and families at these schools, and I look forward to further excellent results in the year ahead.”

As with previous funding, the $1.1 million for Nitbusters in 2016 is being delivered through an underspend in the Kickstart Breakfast programme.

Since the Government funded an expansion of Kickstart in 2013, about 5.5 million breakfasts have been served. The scheme is open to all schools, with 841 involved, and breakfasts served to about 27,000 children.

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SPORT & RECREATION

Life-long lessons after 10-week camp So there we have it. Ten weeks’ training done and dusted.

Easy, right? Truthfully, it’s been anything but.

them, this would have been the shortest fitness camp on record.

In Liam, Allister, Nicole and Dawn, the Life team boasts experts equipped to deal with anything you can throw at them – screaming calf muscles, shoddy shins and a well-documented dislike of running in my case.

My fellow campers have also provided an amazing support network. We’ve become a

close-knit group as the weeks have gone by and I couldn’t have done it without them.

I’ve experienced much during the last 10 weeks – elation at losing over 15kg in weight and agony at the onset of cramp in the dead of night. But I’ll leave you with this: If you want to tackle your fitness, get a Life.

For more information on Life Personal Fitness, visit: www.your-life.co.nz

When I started the Life Personal Fitness camp on October 12, I don’t mind admitting I was concerned. The problem with fitness drives is that they’re easy to talk Dan Sheridan about and justify. Doing one, however, is another thing entirely.

The size of the task seemed mountainous in week one. Though the Life team did their best to guide me through those tentative steps, I knew I’d taken on a serious assignment.

I was tacking my entire lifestyle and a starting weight of 105.2kg. Those early days of comedown headaches from ditching sugar, aching limbs and muscles and an alien diet left me asking some scary questions.

Fortunately, I was surrounded by answers; and at home the encouragement and understanding from my wife and our daughter Dan Sheridan (front row, centre) with the Life Personal Fitness team: Renee Deville, owner/ has been nothing short instructor Dawn Kiddie, Mike Williams, and instructors Allister Field and Liam Knight. of priceless. Without

Try a three-hour thriller Looking for something active for you and the family to do? Then why not check out the Summerhill Recreational Trails’ three-hour thriller. The multi-lap three-hour cross-country race utilises Summerhill’s best trails and is aimed at all levels of riders, beginning Sunday, December 20 from 3pm-6pm. The ride costs $5 per member and $10 non-members. Ride solo or in teams of two or three. There will be spot prizes as well as prizes for best fancy dress. For more information, see www.mtbtauranga.co.nz

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DISTRICT UPDATE

LIVING WITH THE CHANGING TIDES

ISSUE 134 • 18 DECEMBER 2015

Thank you to everyone who visited and took part in our Living with the Changing Tides online consultation. We’re at the beginning stages of developing a 30-year policy for the District that will guide how Council deals with coastal and harbour erosion, and rising sea levels.

than 100 taking part in forums and polls. The website was a great way to raise awareness of these issues.

Council will now consider the feedback received and begin drafting policy options. We will come back to you for feedback on these options in early 2016.

Almost 1000 people visited the website – the majority downloading images, maps and research, and more

Keep up to date at:

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TECT PARK POPULAR FOR HORSE RIDERS and wishing you a very happy and safe festive season.

Christmas Hours

SUMMER SERVICE HOURS Here at Council we wish you all a very safe and merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. While we will keep providing services to you over the holiday period, there are a few tweaks to opening hours at our libraries, service centres and recycling centres, and changes to rubbish collection days.

A full list of Christmas and holiday open hours and dates for these council services is available on our website throughout December and January. You can view this at www.westernbay.govt.nz/ summer-services. You can also find these dates at any of our service centres.

Happy holidays!

About 30km of equestrian trails have been developed during the last few years to provide a horseback adventure through rolling and steep terrain but with great footing and well-defined (colour-coded) and signed trails.

The park is owned by the Tauranga City and Western Bay councils and the equestrian facilities were set up by the Tauranga Equestrian Sports Association but are managed day-to-day by the park ranger.

The equestrian area has a large gated hub for truck/float parking, individual horse yards, watering facilities, a picnic shelter and toilet. To navigate safely around the park and pinpoint equestrian facilities pick up a park map from the Arrival Centre just inside the entrance. Summer hours are from 7am to 9pm.

offerings available and backs up anecdotal evidence that the tourism sector has strengthened over the past 18 months.

“We need to continue working collaboratively to encourage visitors to our region as this provides benefits throughout the community,’’ says Ross.

“Traditionally we have been strong domestically and we are progressively increasing the focus on attracting international visitors to the Bay. The latest figures are very encouraging, especially considering the real opportunity for further expansion in tourism.’’

Up to 30km of trails are now open for great horse riding at the Park.

Visit the TECT Park website for other great activities the park offers! www.tectallterrainpark.co.nz

WATER EXPO GIVES PUPILS HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE The critical role water plays in our lives was the key learning for more than 100 Bay of Plenty school students who took part in the third annual Hands on Water Expo at Redwood Valley Farm Park near Paengaroa this month.

TOURISM BOOST FOR WESTERN BAY The Western Bay has pocketed a slice of the tourism spend in the Coastal Bay of Plenty region this last year.

The region earned $773million in tourism spending up to March 2015, an increase of $86m (12.5%) over the last 12 months. Western Bay earned $104 million of that visitor spend.

Mayor Ross Paterson welcomes the increased visitor dollars and says it is a reflection of the many strong tourism

Horse riding is proving more popular at TECT All Terrain Park and numbers are expected to increase over summer.

Pongakawa and Te Ranga schools were among 10 primary and intermediate schools from the region

to attend the event organised by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council on 9 December.

The expo is part of the Enviroschools sustainability programme and gives students hands-on learning about the use of water in daily life, its role in the environment and the importance of protecting waterways.

Council Utilities Manager Kelvin Hill says the event raised the students’ awareness of the role water plays in their daily life and gave them practical skills to use in their community.

“This was a great team effort.

Our water cycle workshop explained to the kids the importance of understanding what water is safe to drink. They also learned about the role of Council in managing water and the process involved in getting safe drinking water to our communities,’’ says Kelvin.

Please remember if you have a problem, query, complaint or compliment about anything to do with Council and its service, please contact our customer services team.

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Katikati gardener helps to unearth real story of potatoes Katikati long-time market gardener Allan Noble warns people to be protective of yourself when hearing messages around what constitutes healthy food – because a lot of them are “dated or quite simply untrue”.

The potato is a great example, according to Allan, who says our grandparents understood the power of the potato.

“Nutritious, delicious, potatoes offered a variable and economical way to fill out a meal and leave the family satisfied.

“But what was once the cornerstone of every Kiwi dinner plate is now seen by many as a guilty pleasure,” says Allan.

He recently attended an International World Congress for potato growers in Beijing, China.

The Chinese Government officially launched the Potato Staple Food strategy this year, which has a significant role, says Allan.

“China is actively promoting consumption of potato as a staple food and to occupy an important place in people’s daily diet, making the potato an important supplement to China’s three major staple foods: rice, wheat and corn.

The Chinese are highlighting potato’s nutritional value to guide people’s healthy

consumption, says Allan.

“It’s well known that traditional Chinese medicine believe in the homology of medicine and food – they use food as medicine.

“Potatoes can alleviate tiredness, and are good for one’s strength, spleen, stomach, and kidney; offering people a longer life span with less Katikati market gardener Allan Noble illness.” reckons people need to understand the real Allan says we power of the potato. might laugh at Grandma – as what would she know fresh potatoes four times per week and 21 about health and per cent of New Zealanders eat them daily. diet, right? “Probably not as much as we “Grandma wouldn’t believe in banning like to think we do. an entire food group, certainly not if it “But one thing is for sure – when involved banning potatoes. “She would Grandma was in charge, nobody had heard tell you the secret to good health is eating of the obesity epidemic which is now a big a wide variety of whole foods – and not problem in New Zealand. too much.”

Fifty-three per cent of Kiwis consume

Sustainable backyards is coming back Sustainable Backyards will be back in March 2016 for its 11th edition and Envirohub BOP is excited to announce the opening of the registration process for event-holders.

With more than 70 successful events last year showcasing local environmental and social initiatives, Sustainable Backyards is the flagship programme of community-based environment centre Envirohub BOP. Through a busy calendar of events, individuals are empowered and encouraged to make small changes in their day-to-day lives to reduce their environmental impact and connect with their communities and likeminded people.

To address community needs, Sustainable Backyards and collaborative partners aim to connect, inspire, engage and train the individuals of our communities.

As result, Envirohub BOP is asking local groups, iwis, individuals and businesses interested in participating in the 2016 Sustainable Backyards

events to download a registration from www. envirohub.org.nz The aim is to provide a rich calendar for 2016 and to spread activities throughout the BOP, thanks to ongoing support from sponsors Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Tauranga City Council, Bay Trust, The Lion Foundation and Pub Charity.

To register or for more information, contact Sarah Errico at sustainablebackyards@envirohub.org.nz The registration deadline is January 29, 2016.

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The unpleasant power of pleasantries shop, could I please have this wrapped or bagged or both?” There’s much more rolling of the eyes as a bag is produced and purchase placed inside. I’ve heard many stories about poor retail service in New Zealand. I had just experienced it and I didn’t like it. I fixed her with a stare and while regretting I couldn’t think of a perfect putdown at 9.30am on a Sunday morning I said: “Gosh, so much attitude, so little style and so early in the day.” Where on earth do they get them from?

So some pointers for you shop un-assistant.

1. Don’t take your problems to work.

2. Your employer doesn’t owe you a

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3. And if you can’t muster some people skills, if you can’t even try to engage with those paying your wages perhaps retail isn’t your gig.

4. Try and have a nice Christmas. There – I feel much better.

Barb Wire While we’re on sales and salespeople. A friend alerted me to this. Her sensibilities had been assailed by a television ad.

Nothing new there I thought. Until I encountered it. And it’s one of those ads you don’t have to go looking for, it finds you. The script, the unintelligible voice over is delivered by someone akin to a screaming adolescent on amphetamines. The point is I don’t remember the company because of the voice. I wonder if it works for them?

Barb Wire Reader pulls into the Bunnings carpark alongside a flash black SUV on a busy Sunday afternoon. A busy young mum hauls a kid of five or six out of the back seat, drops his daks and he proceeds to empty his bladder all over the carpark. Lovely! The Bunnings toilets were 20 metres away. Wasn’t this an occasion to teach a child to tie a knot until you get to a toilet?

Obviously he couldn’t hold on or she couldn’t be bothered. And our reader says she was made to feel

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Barb Wire I didn’t need it. Not right on Christmas. Not when I had given over one whole day of my weekend to Christmas shopping. I didn’t need it complicated by a sullen, reluctant, shop un-assistant reeking of selfentitlement. I stood there at the counter with my purchase and was ignored. “Good morning, can you help me with this please?” I asked with sarcasm proportionate to her complete disinterest. She managed to drag herself slowly away from her terminal. Then shop un-assistant pulled the purchase across the counter and without eye contact mumbled “Yes”. Not so much as a ‘good morning, how’s your day?’

At least we had determined there was a pulse. Some perfunctory key tapping and then the purchase and receipt were thrust back at me. “Thank you,” I said. “I have just spent $194 at this

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the guilty one because when the mother caught her watching all this, she glared at her. Oh well, money doesn’t necessarily breed style she says. Isn’t there a law about casting offensive matter?

Bouquet Pleasant encounter at Chapel St lights. Window down, Emma Shapplin, the French operatic coloratura soprano, blaring out. Driver in the next lane catches a bit of Carmine Meo and wants to know what and who. Thoughts are exchanged, a couple of have-a-nice-days and Merry Christmases are exchanged and we’re on our way. There are nice people out there. It lifted the day. Thanks mate.

Omokoroa - the people’s stranded peninsula The population and increased traffic in Omokoroa has been phenomenal in the last four years, especially with the Margaret Drive extension and residential growth.

We have a new preschool and supermarket, making more employment opportunities in this region.We’re told road widening of Omokoroa Rd from State Highway2 to the Settlers Hall - to accommodate the planned residential growth in this area - and a roundabout at the Omokoroa Rd/State Highway2 intersection are now planned.

Surely a roundabout on a main highway with increased traffic flow in both directions is not a good idea? This will cause frustration, bad driver decisions

and accidents as the use of the indication rule at roundabouts is sketchy at best because people don’t use it correctly. It’s been suggested that flyovers in and out of this rapidly growing region are a better idea, allowing all traffic to flow unimpeded.

But what we really need is another road out of Omokoroa. This is the only exit.

In the event of a major incident - think earthquake or tsunami - in Omokoroa or a major accident at this busy intersection, exit from Omokoroa is impossible.

We are stranded here and as this region continues to grow so will the traffic problems, driver frustration and accidents.

S Gussey, Omokoroa.

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Flag no longer reflects NZ To date I have not heard any cogent argument for retaining our current flag.

Members of our armed forces do not swear allegiance to a design on a piece of cloth, but to what it represents, namely our country and its values. That remains true whichever flag we have.

Changing the flag does not imply any disrespect.

If a flag represents a country, our current flag no longer does.

We are no longer a colony, tied to the ‘Motherland’.

Although the ‘independence’ of New Zealand is a matter of continued debate, we have been self-governing for over a century. Moreover, we no longer have strong political or economic links to Britain.

The Union Jack may reflect the ancestry of some, but not the cosmopolitan and multi-cultural nature of our society today.

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The three crosses in the Union Jack may indicate a Christian heritage, but not our present multi-faith/no faith reality.

The Southern Cross constellation is not unique to New Zealand, being easily visible from the entire southern hemisphere at practically any time of year.

As for the $23m, much of it has already been spent, so there is little point in trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted. Such an exercise was always going to involve cost.

The current flag was not chosen by the people.

It was determined and imposed by the Liberal Government in 1902. Our country has changed immensely since then. It’s time for a change. We should make the best of the opportunity before us. It would be a shame if we wasted it.

PJ Donnell, Tauranga City.

Overwhelming response Since Dame Susan Devoy came out trying to ban us Kiwis from using the festive greeting ‘Merry Christmas’ in case it offended people in New Zealand who have differing faiths to Christianity - saying instead to use ‘Happy Holidays’ - we’ve had an overwhelming response of letters.

The Sun team has been sifting through the mass of opinion - and because we don’t have enough space in the newspaper we’re asking readers to jump on SunLive.co.nz and check out the Letters section to see all of the views being vented.

And keep the letters coming in! Email: letters@thesun.co.nz

Christmas here in Tauranga? Where?

It's great that Trustpower has revived the Christmas Parade, but other than that Tauranga City doesn't really do Christmas!

Just an unimpressive Christmas tree tucked away down by the sound shell, well away from the retail hub where it could be enjoyed as people go about their Christmas shopping.

Other towns have decorations

and lighted stars around lamp posts, garlands and lights across streets. Year after year Tauranga has nothing beyond the lone Christmas tree. Isn’t it time we did better than that if we want to create a real Christmas atmosphere to draw the crowds into New Zealand's fifth largest city? Perhaps Mainstreet could start thinking about this for next Christmas!

Maureen Guy, Otumoetai.

Easy solutions other Our roundabout driving is bad than the flag-change

Union Jack needs thought The United Kingdom is not so united anymore!

I raise this issue as we consider the question of our present flag. To keep it or change it.

In our thoughts we should consider the prospect that the Union Jack is in danger of being dismantled.

For instance, just recently the Scots, seeking to leave England and Wales, just narrowly lost the vote to be fully independent.

Also, in Wales there are proud independent feelings, with their own Language, Flag and Anthem strongly expressed. So, I suggest, we have to consider the durability of the Union Jack and the real possibility it will become meaningless in Britain.

Luckily, we have the chance to have our own New Flag which is not tied to an old dying Union. Let us vote for it!

K Evans, Tauranga City.

Praise the Lord in silence Re: Hunter Wells’ story ‘Praise the lord quietly’ (The Weekend Sun, December 11). There is another option for those who have a problem with the ‘Sound of Music’ - they could visit a meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), where the worship is conducted in silence.

The Tauranga Worship Group meet each Sunday 10am in the hall behind the Brain Watkins House, corner of Elizabeth St and Cameron Rd. All are welcome and we'd love to see you there.

A Reynolds, Tauranga City.

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Left signals are the actions which enable drivers further round the roundabout to move into the roundabout earlier than they would otherwise be able to do if there was no left signal. The result: roundabouts operate far better, with less congestion - and no need for council to frequently consider changing roundabouts to lightscontrolled intersections.

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Well, that was the first round of the Flag Referendum and there has been lots of comment, off to the sides, about why we should or shouldn’t change our flag. It’s an important debate.

Some people’s reasons for wanting a change of flag are we are often confused as being part of Australia and, God forbid, some people think we speak the same. There are easy solutions to this without resorting to a change of flag.

1. Use the navy to tow New Zealand further away from Australia and more towards the Pacific Islands.

2. Australians travelling to New Zealand should have to sit a Newzild Test on the plane and those who don’t pass should be held in detention centres in New Zealand.

3. Elocution lessons for Australians on arrival at New Zealand airports.

Another reason offered for changing the flag is that the Union Jack on our flag reminds some people of our colonial days and, bearing the yoke of accountability to the mother country instead of being an independent republic, somehow seems outdated. And we have grown up, haven’t we?

I support this move to head towards independence for New Zealand and to remove all vestiges of those things that remind us of our history and our dependence on England.

D Naughton, Tauranga City.

I was interested to read the article

by Hunter Wells called ‘Please do drive merrily round our roundabouts’ (The Weekend Sun, December 11) about roundabout behaviour.

A quote was made that “the vast majority of Tauranga people are pretty good when it comes to behaviour on roundabouts”.

“Behaviour”, maybe yes, but knowledge and application of the roundabout rules - a definite huge fail.

In fact, my observations suggest far more than 70 per cent of Tauranga drivers drive straight through without signalling. Maybe 70 per cent signal left when only turning off at the first exit, but for all other cases, the percentage of drivers complying with the roundabout rules would probably be less than 10 per cent. The rules require that, immediately before exiting a roundabout, a left signal is used.The right-turn signal (and ‘no signal’ if going straight through), before the final left signal, is far less important to the smooth operation of roundabouts than the final left signal.

Why does the left signal seem so difficult for the majority of motorists to get into the habit of doing?

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FROM

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Tauranga City Council!

I warmly extend season’s greetings to our communities at this special time of year.

2015 has been a busy and fulfilling year. It’s an exciting time to be in Tauranga as we continue on our journey to becoming a talented and innovative city full of opportunity; a city of great spaces, places and environments; and a city with heart and soul. As your Mayor, I am excited about what is ahead for Tauranga as we embrace our opportunity to become a worldclass destination.

Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s most popular summer spots and a wonderful place to spend the festive season. With our city’s stunning natural assets, beautiful beaches and enviable lifestyle, it’s easy to see why. We have a huge range of events and activities on offer through our My Summer programme, and I encourage you to join in the festivities to make this summer one to remember.

5.30pm, Mills Reef Winery Free fun for all the family with music and more.

24 DEC

On behalf of the Elected Members and staff at Tauranga City Council, I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas.

From family-friendly entertainment with pirates and acrobats, to concerts and movies, there is plenty going on in Tauranga this summer.

Mount Drury will be a busy entertainment centre during the weeks of summer.

THERE WILL BE:

Find some shade, drinking water and free sunscreen and the chance to get your summer photo taken at the Tauranga City Council My Summer Beach Base.

A teddy bears picnic

A present swap

Performances

Daily snacks from 23 December

Lots of kids stuff

A treasure hunt

Open until 10 January (except Christmas Day) 10am to 4.30pm Mount Drury

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ABOUT

DON’T FORGET: Roads into the Mount start to close from 2pm so make sure you’ve got a plan to get there and back home again.

Our free Park n Ride bus runs from 11am on the 31st until 2am on the 1st.

There’s also a $15 return bus service with pick up locations around the city.

PARKING IN THE CITY CENTRE IS EASY

FREE

COUNCIL OPENING HOURS Your Call Centre advisors will be available 24/7 right through the holiday period on (07) 577 7000 and info@tauranga.govt.nz The Customer Service Centre on Willow St will be closed on December 25-28, and January 1-4.

More info (rubbish, parking, pools etc.) on our website – search for ‘holiday season’.

All car parks are free after 3. That means there’s no charge after 3pm on street, off street and parking buildings.

There’s a 10-minute grace period, so if you are parking for less than 10 minutes on the street you don’t have to pay.

FREE SAT

If you’re shopping on Saturday, all off-street car parks are free all day including the parking buildings.

My Christmas Present Swap 10.30am – 1.30pm Beach Base, Mount Drury Come along and swap the present that was not quite right.

The Biggest Little Circus Show 3pm and 7pm Beach Base, Mount Drury

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Night Owl Cinema – “Back to the Future”

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DEC

31 Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Mount with a blistering show featuring Trinity Roots, B2KDA and DJ Lyrakill.

10.30am – 2pm Beach Base, Mount Drury Come and join us for some pre-Christmas fun.

10.30am – 2pm Beach Base, Mount Drury Join us for a treasure hunt.

29 For more information on road closures, bus timetables and vehicle passes, visit www.mysummer.co.nz/new-years-eve

Pre-Christmas Eve Celebrations

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Library storytelling

Keep a look out for our summer ambassadors – they will give you all the latest information on events, giveaways and so much more!

What you need to know

DEC

DEC

A special pirate day

2pm – 9.30pm, Blake Park Live music, movies and markets.

A Night Before Christmas Bethlehem

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Make this Summer,

Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park

DEC

6pm, (movie at dark) Beach Base, Mount Drury Join us for a special screening under the stars.

Ben Mollison – Music in the Park 1.30pm – 3pm Beach Base, Mount Drury

New Year’s Eve in the Mount 6.30pm – 1am Mount Maunganui Celebrate NYE with us and enjoy family entertainment, fireworks, live music featuring Trinity Roots and B2KDA and DJs on stage.

FIND ALL INFORMATION ONLINE Bookmark www.mysummer.co.nz or like My Tauranga on Facebook

Subscribe to our online newsletter at www.tauranga.govt.nz to keep up to date with what’s happening in your city  (07) 577 7000

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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENTGUIDE News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg40

MUSIC & ARTS

Community events and occasions across the Bay. Pg40

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg41

SPECIAL EVENTS

OUT & ABOUT

The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg42

JULIE’S

WHAT’SON

Free musical night finishes with fireworks

Mills Reef Winery comes alive tomorrow with the iconic Bay spectacular, A Night Before Christmas – Bethlehem Baptist Church’s annual show.

Event organiser Luisa Schroder is keen for people to know the event is free. “We really want to let people know we’ve worked very hard with our sponsors to keep our event free for the community.”

Luisa knows there are plenty of families who can’t ever take their kids to something like this, let alone at Mills Reef, and is keen to acknowledge those who make it possible.

“I’m so thankful for the community grants and businesses who help put this event together by their support; particularly groups like BayTrust, Creative Communities Tauranga, and Western Bay of Plenty Creative Communities NZ.” Be prepared for a spectacular night of Carols and Entertainment with headliner band Late 80’s Mercedes, a nine-piece swing funk group who will get the party going; Anna Hawkins and her fusion of classical, contemporary, and Celtic music; Ben Mollison, the 2015 Soloist winner at Smokefree Rockquest; Band ECHOES – four young local lads who made it big at this year’s Battle of The Bands; Petrina Thomas-Chisolm – well-Known Bay of Plenty performer and more.

Brylie, 7, and Portia, 3, Persson will be giving out candy canes and glow sticks at A Night Before Christmas tomorrow night.

Photo: Tracy Hardy

“With Urban Dance, Bay Twisters, Tauranga Fuse Drummers, and Dance Avenue adding to the party – fireworks will be the best way to end this special night.” Luisa says a collection will be taken for Good Neighbour on the night to support the work they do in the community.

A Night Before Christmas is on at Mills Reef Winery on December 19. Check the website and Facebook in case of wet weather, as it might be moved to December 20.

Gates open 5pm, main show starts 6.30pm.

There will be pre-show on-stage and roving entertainment, prior to the main show starting, with the night culminating in a fireworks spectacular.

Free entry. For more information visit www.anightbeforechristmas.co.nz

Calling on fuzzied face locals for Decembeard Do you rock the Gandalf? Are you often get confused for Santa?

Have you ever held down a job as a bearded lady at the circus?

Photographer Paul Aslop is calling on fuzzy faced Bay of Plenty locals to help him create a wet plate portrait series of beards for Decembeard NZ.

Decembeard is a new event encouraging men to growing beards to help raise funds and awareness for Beat Bowel Cancer Aotearoa.

The doctor and photographer is working with fellow Papamoa local Brett Morrison on the hairy campaign, which aims to raise

funds and awareness for Bowel Cancer New Zealand.

The series is open to both men and women who live in or able to travel to the Bay of Plenty.

Send Paul a message with a photo of your beard by visiting www.facebook.com/ silversunbeams

Mills Reef Winery Saturday 19th December (wet weather Sun 20 Dec)

5PM GATES OPEN // FREE ENTRY Collection for Good Neighbour Trust

Enjoy carols, entertainment, food & fireworks under the stars. (NO BYO ALCOHOL)

Key Sponsors Wright Family FO U N DAT I O N

For all details including parking and the Mills Reef “Dinner & Show Package” go to

WWW.ANIGHTBEFORECHRISTMAS.CO.NZ

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Seeing Star Wars – Rob’s a big fan man!

While many Tauranga locals were lapping up the sun and surf yesterday, Rob Cancian spent a couple of ours in a dark room watching the latest in the Star Wars movie series ‘The Force Awakens’.

The movie premiered yesterday morning to rave reviews and of course Rob was there, tattoos and all. Yes you read it right tattoos, Rob has one of the characters tattooed on his arm but we’ll get to that a little later.

Rob, 26, has been a huge fan of Star Wars since he first went to see ‘Star Wars IV A New Hope’ – and says he became hooked immediately.

“My parents let me watch it like when I was three or four… I just liked how big the universe is [in the movie].

“Not only is it just the movies but there is all the expanded universe with all the additional characters and all the bits and pieces. I’m just stuck on it.”

While many will rattle off characters like Han Solo or Luke Skywalker as their favourite. For Rob it’s the bounty hunter Boba Fett who the photographer likes.

“I just like he’s a bounty hunter and he’s a bad ass. I’ve got him tattooed on me as well.”

As part of Rob’s birthday he managed to talk both his parents and his partner to go with him to enjoy the movie.

Rob was hopeful the latest movie will be better than episodes one, two and three.

“I don’t even watch those ones. I’ve been studying everything that’s come out about the latest movie. I think it’s peaked a lot of interest with Star Wars fans.”

Tauranga’s Rob The movie is screening at all Cancian is a serious major movie theatres.

Star Wars fan.

By Greg Taipari

Get your ears into this self-made four-track It’s almost that time of year, when columns such as this become lists.

Best movies, best albums, top 10 Christmas presents, exciting gigs coming up, New Year resolutions; the lists go on and on; ways for journalists (and the rest of us) to fill a few column inches without leaving the house.

Fair enough too. Everyone deserves a break. While you prepare to mix the Christmas egg-nog next week, spare a thought for the hardworking team behind the scenes at The Weekend Sun, chained in the office for the duration with only minimal supplies of mince pies pushed through the letterbox at irregular intervals to sustain them.

But, while waiting for list-mania to overwhelm us, I’m still playing catch-up. Despite reviewing a pile of albums and releases that have recently been unleashed locally, I’ve been sitting on one since the end of October.

Shameful really, as it’s from one of my absolutely favourite local singer-songwriters. What with the delay, this will be the last new release reviewed for 2015. It’s also one of the best.

I've written about Matt Bodman before, most recently in mid-2013 when, along with his band Valentine Grind, he released a short and incredibly impressive album ‘Hallelujah Circus’ on the digital platform bandcamp.com It was a striking recording, utilising a host of players, from the basic band to various horns and strings, and

ranging from an ambitious four-song concept cycle to what became my favourite little pop song of that year ‘Polar Magnets’.

This time round he’s chosen to pretty much do it all himself. The four-track EP ‘Blim’ now at bandcamp, is credited to just Bodman.

Jason Crawford plays drums on all tracks and ‘Fanny’ Beckett bass guitar on two. Opener ‘Alice (When She Left Home)’ also features Alexander Wildwood on ‘Dubious Electric Guitar’ but other than that it’s all Matt – organ, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and, of course, vocals.

And it’s a bit of a departure for Matt: “My previous two albums focused heavily on compositional techniques and timbres,” he says. “‘Blim’ is inspired by the pop songwriting genius of New Zealand bands such as Tom Lark, Anthonie Tonnon, and Lawrence Arabia and is light in every aspect, with stream-of-consciousness song-writing coated in my very best attempt at replicating Phil Spector’s ‘Wall of Sound' production style’.”

There are four tracks; and all of them certainly channel that glorious retro explosion of sound. One of them is a trippy instrumental; ‘There be Volcanoes, Lad!’, which sits somewhere between Spector and Brian Eno with possibly a touch of Joe Meek’s experimentation thrown in.

Elsewhere there are snatches of the familiar – a little Dion-style yelp here, a Beach Boys’ harmony there, nods to The Beatles – in a production that manages to seamlessly combine the old and the new.

‘Alice (When She Left Home)’ has that Beatles thing going on – it could almost be a slinkier upbeat take on ‘She’s Leaving Home’ – and can it be a complete coincidence that the titles of the other two songs are ‘Darling’ (Beatlesy) and ‘Smile’ (Beach Boys)?

‘Smile’ does indeed boast the imprint of that band in the arrangement but adds crunchy guitar and playful interjections, making it both weirder and tougher than the offerings of Brian and the gang.

Hey, what I’m saying is I really like this and I’d strongly recommend everyone listen to it. You can do that for free at https:// mattbodmanandthevalentinegrind.bandcamp.com/ album/blim Matt’s not playing live much at the moment. He’s busy being a Dad and teaching at Otumoetai College – but already has plans for next year. “The band is already working on the next full-length album,” he says. “Which will be a selection of Burt Bacharach songs arranged and recorded our own way.” Can’t wait.

And a quick plug before I go. Local singer/songwriter Derek Toner’s band Tuner is playing a Christmas show at Drivers Bar this Saturday, December 19. Free entry, with special guests The Native Pomms. It’s been a busy year for him, especially with his single ‘Roll Another One’, which he launched with shows both here and in Ireland. His gigs are always a bunch of fun.

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This Spitfire is expected to fly high in Tauranga skies on January 23 in the first of two Classics of the Sky afternoon airshows.

Photo: Gavin Conroy from Classic Aircraft Photography.

Spitfire at Sunset over city What do classic aircraft and big trucks have in common? Not a lot usually, but visitors to Classics of the Sky - Spitfire at Sunset can expect to see both at the same event.

Organisers of Classics of the Sky – the Tauranga City Airshow – are excited about a new format for 2016.

Instead of hosting a two-day airshow during one weekend, for 2016 organisers feel it’s time for change.

There will now be two afternoon airshows – one in summer and one in autumn – and each will have an associated event or special attraction.

The first airshow is on Saturday, January 23, 2016, and the second airshow Saturday, March 19.

Described as “family picnic-type events”, the airshows are scheduled for mid-afternoon to evening, with static and flying displays, food stalls and

Help serve up Christmas St Peter’s Church in the City is again serving the Tauranga Free Christmas Dinner – but they need volunteers to help serve up the meal at 5pm on Christmas Day. Pastor Mcleay says people are signing up already for the cooked dinner that’s served to those in need from 5pm. Last year volunteers served about 200 guests and presents were provided for the children.

“But we are looking for volunteers and donations from people wanting to help those less fortunate this Christmas.” To help or donate, call on 07 578 9608 or email christmasdinner@stpeters.org.nz

Gate Pa sausage sizzle for dragonboat team If you’re around Gate Pa this Saturday and the stomach is churning, pop along and grab a snag to support a good cause.

The Bay Dragons women’s dragonboat team is holding a sausage sizzle outside Mega Mitre 10 Gate Pa from 9am-5pm on December 19.

Bay Dragons manager Paulette Fraser says fund raised from selling the sausage sizzle will go towards getting the team to the Dragonboat Nationals in Ashburton in March 2016.

“And we will be doing a second sausage sizzle on Saturday, January 23, 2016 – so watch out for us!”

children’s entertainment. Air displays will start late afternoon and continue until evening.

Each airshow also has a specific aviation theme.

January 23’s theme is Spitfire at Sunset, with the closing air display expected to be a Spitfire.

There will be a mix of classic aircraft, sports aircraft, military aircraft and gliders, along with local NZ Police teams and other displays.

The Mount Truck Show will be held at the same venue on January 23 in association with the airshow.

Previously held at Baypark, the Mount Truck Show organisers were looking for a venue with more space at the same time as Classics of the Sky organisers were looking for an event to combine with.

For more information, see www.tcas.co.nz and Facebook pages for Classic Flyers NZ, Classics of the Sky Tauranga City Airshow and The Mount Truck Show, email airshow@classicflyersnz.com or phone 07 572 4000.

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Friday 18 December Argentine Tango

Men required to learn this dynamic dance direct from Argentine as our female students need dance-partners to learn with. Free introductory lesson. Couples also welcome.

Denise 020 400 61340 or 021 112 1104

Baywave Friday Fun Night Fun activities and games, music, waves, hydroslides for ages 8-13.

6pm-8pm

Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Books, CD’s, DVDs Wanted

Plus records & puzzles by Mount Lions & Lioness Clubs for their bookfair Jan 30 & 31. Donations appreciated. For drop off points or collection, Christine 575 2144

Car Boot Sale

Saturday 19 December

Greerton Village School, Greerton Road 7.30-11.30am. Cost $5 per site. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040

Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757

Evans Road Community Church, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa 8-11am. Hot dogs/car wash. $5 space. Arthur 574 1822

Mills Reef Winery (wet weather Dec 20) gates open 5pm.

Entertainment, food for sale (cash only). 6.30pm show & fireworks. www.anightbeforechristmas.co.nz

Live entertainment, food stalls etc, also a special visit from Santa. Held at Jubilee Park, Te Puke 10am - 4pm. Free community event. Alongside the festival will be Nga Kakano’s first annual Touch Rugby Tournament. Cash prizes for top 4 teams.

Alcoholics Anonymous

A Night Before Christmas

Car Boot Sale/Market

Christmas in the Park

Ha Derech/The Way Messianic Kehilat Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/ Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth. 544 7424 or 021 0226 3515

Market

Greerton Hall 8am - 12pm, crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv/ Nancy 07 863 6697

Papamoa Cruisers - Slow Bikes

(Mobility Scooters) from car boot sale, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa 11.30am.

Get your wheels on the trailer at the car wash. Or Owens Place midday.

Plan is to go over the railway bridge.

Santa’s Grotto

Santa will be in residence at Piccadilly Arcade on Dec 19, 21, 22 & 23 12-2.30pm.

Carters Photography will be onsite to capture the ‘official photo’.

Pop down with your family & friends.

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car

Race day at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd, racing from 1.30pm. Track set up from 1.30pm, practice starts 2.30pm approx. Final meeting of the year. Come along & try it in our newcomers section, cars available.

Te Puke Scottish Soc Dance

Christmas party at Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St 7.30pm.

Old time & sequence dancing with good company & lovely supper provided with a few extra surprises.

Entrance $7. Valerie 573 7093

The Cargo Shed

NanaGaye doing stories & games with children with a bit of magic 11am – 1pm.

No charge. Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 www.christinaproductions.co.nz

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 20 December 9 Lessons & Carols

The Scholars Pro Musica present their annual service. Guest artist: Nicholas Forbes, assistant organist from St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland. Sing your favourite Christmas Carols & hear the scholars present a mixture of choral works from all over the world – from the very ancient to the very modern.

At St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm.

As this service is always very popular & much anticipated, we recommend you come

early to guarantee a seat.

Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Market 1st & 3rd Sunday at Historic Village, 17th Ave 8am - 1pm.

Bring blanket/chair/singing voice. Free. Collecting small inexpensive boys gift for needy families.

Fun Activities and Games for Families – BBQ Hire $15 12noon3pm. Greerton Aquatic And Leisure Centre.

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834

Greerton Sunday Funday

Maketu Rotary Club Market

3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10.

Maureen 533 2340

Nine Lessons & Carols

A famous Christmas service from King’s College, Cambridge. Sing & listen to your favourite Christmas carols.

Presented by Scholars Pro Musica at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mount 7pm. Free event.

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Also at Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. 544 0448

Recreational Cycle Group

Every Sun meet at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543. Tues meet at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9am. Pam/ Andrew 544 3272. Weds meet at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Taize Service

At St George’s, 1 Church St Gate Pa 7pm. As we enter into the Christmas season come & join us for a quiet contemplative service based on the style & music of the Taize Community in France.

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461 Tauranga Russian Speaking Community Dec 27 - New Year Celebration at Arataki Community Centre (Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 4-10pm. $5pp. Dress code: Formal for adults, costumes for children.

A plate of food to share. Marina 021 781 968

The Elms Christmas Carols Picnic

The Elms, Mission St 5-8pm.

Christmas story & Carols from 7pm.

Weekend Activities for Over 60’s

Monday 21 December Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Christmas Hours 9am – 12pm Christmas Eve & 9am – 4pm Dec 29-31. Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary.

Indoor Bowls

Mon - Thurs, Sat at GSC Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton 1pm. $2 entry.

Meditation Group

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

New Social Book Club

To commence in the New Year 2016. For feedback ph Joy 021 0243 9129

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non $5. Visitors welcome. Checkout FB. Trina 576 7461 after 5pm.

Tuesday 22 December Alcoholics Anonymous

Mt Maunganui. Open meeting every Tues at St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria Rd 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Marie 576 5495

Bayfair Petanque Club

Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173

Bethlehem Pottery Club/Gallery

Open Tues, Weds, Thurs, 13 Bethlehem Rd 9.30am - 3.30pm. bethlehempottery@gmail.com or 552 4460

Cards 500

Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd Tues & Thurs 12.454pm. All welcome. 575 4650

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Friends of the Library

Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds 2.30-3.30pm every Weds. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

Midnight Mass & Carols

Bowls Indoor

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Carols at 11pm & then a celebration of Christmas with the “Midnight Communion Service 11.30pm. St George’s Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa. All welcome.

New Year’s Family Fishing Tournament Briefing at Te Kaha RSA Dec 29 7pm. Fishing Days Weds/ Thurs Dec 31 (if one day isn’t fishable, Jan 2 is reserve day). Prizing giving at Te Kaha RSA Jan 2 6pm. Major prize for each species for mystery weights. Prizes for heaviest & second, no prize for most. Entry fee: Adult financial members $10, Junior members – free (Juniors must be-long to a TKSFC family membership).

Adult non members $30, junior non members $15.

Cards

Thursday 24 December

Friday 25 December

Mt Maunganui Library Book Group. No meetings in December or January.

Meetings resume 23 Feb. All welcome. Gail 574 3376

Housie

Ocean Running

5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm. Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry, includes free drink & opportunity to win a spot prize after the run. All welcome.

Phil 021 383 354

Wednesday 23 December Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd Weds & Fri 12.454pm. Beginners welcome. 575 4650

Every Weds at GSC Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton 1pm. $2 entry.

Singles Coffee Club 60+

Looking for friendship? Meet every Weds with like-minded individuals who want to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. Ph Gayle 0274 393 267 or mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

A Christmas Spectacular

Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939

Fitsteps Dance Fitness

Do you enjoy dance & fitness?

Fantastic new programme every Weds at Bethlehem Community Hall 9.30-10.15am. No partner required.

Helen 022 882 0237 or email: helen@ createdtodance.co.uk

Guardians Aotearoa

Men changing men group, meets fortnightly Wednesday, at the Papamoa Surf Club 7-9pm. Colin 021 103 0429

Healing Rooms

Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore. Open Weds 1-3 through to Christmas. Papamoa Healing Rooms, now open at Baptist

At Salvation Army, cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave 9pm. All welcome. Laurie 578 4264 extn 736

Christmas Eve Children’s Service

A short service aimed at children to help them learn about what Christmas is really all about. Includes singing carols & activities to involve everyone who attends. St George’s Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 7-8pm.

Free admission. All welcome.

Dinner in the Domain

A food market with a difference.

Every Thursday at Papamoa Domain 561 Papamoa Beach Rd 5.30-9pm.

Free admission.

Friends of the Library

Greerton Library Chat Group. No meetings in December of January.

Meetings resume 25 Feb. All welcome. Pam 571 2566

Photos: Tracy Hardy.

Little Sweethearts Montessori had their Christmas family event on Saturday with lots of fun events.

Christmas Day Family Eucharist

Grace Lewis, 2, sitting on Dumbledore.

Christmas Day family service including readings about the Christmas story, carols & activities for the children. At St George’s Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 9-10.15am.

Keira Lynch, 7, riding on Dumbledore.

Traditional Christmas Day Service

At Salvation Army, cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave 9.30am. All welcome.

Laurie 578 4264 extn 736

Recovery Church

At Salvation Army, cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave 5.30pm. All welcome.

Laurie 578 4264 extn 736

DON’T MISS OUT! Christmas & New Year What’s On and Gig Guide deadlines. Send through your items by 3:00pm Thursday 31st for December editions. Phone Julie 07 578 0030 now!

Sadie Jones, 2, sitting on Bronnie.

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 20 – The Wild Sunday 20 – Trevor Braunias Clovers featuring X Blarney Trio 5.30-8.30pm. Jazz & Boy Robbie Laven 3.30easy listening.

6.30pm.

Mount RSA The Hop House Friday 18 – Che Orton Friday 18 – Hamish Gilmour 7.30pm.

Auckland based singer/ Saturday 19 – Mark Taipari songwriter from 8pm. Free 7.30pm. event.

Sunday 20 – Helen Riley The Matua 4.30pm.

Sunday 20 – The Blarney The Crown and Badger Boys 3-6pm.

Friday 18 – Celcius.

Wednesday 23 – The Matua Saturday 19 – Piston Broke. Music Night 7.30-10pm.

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Peter Gaskell, 8, is the first kid to go down the slide.

The new Rocket Slide at Memorial Park opened last Saturday with many children coming to try it out.

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Mary-Jane Kapearehua, 9, enjoying the slide.

Isaac Davie, 4, dressing up for the occasion.

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We hear about the mass invasion of refugees into Europe, the inevitable collapse of the US currency which will affect us in some ways, the rise of militate terrorism throughout the world— utter madness.

Tel: Tel: 541 541 3321 3321 Tel: 541 3321

Even in NZ we have the race relations board considering changing ‘Merry Christmas’ to ‘Happy Holidays’, because it might be offensive to minority groups intent on destroying our unique culture.

So what is the answer to live in a realm of peace in the mind and not getting angry at all the crazy happenings?

It’s simple really, trust in a God who forgives and loves you as you are, but also loves you enough to help you change for your benefit.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. See we can have both.

Pastor Rod Collins, Living Word Faith Church

www.citychurchtauranga.org.nz

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS @ LIFEZONE

7 OAK LANE JUDEA WWW.LIFEZONE.CHURCH

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The demonstration of God’s Grace

Grace is God’s undeserved favour – seriously undeserved.

I’ve been amazed at how so many parables stack up the enormity of God’s extremeness.

For example, the employer who pays those who work only the last hour of the day the same as those who work all day – because he is generous. The father whose son takes his inheritance

even before his father has died and wastes it all, then is welcomed back by a father who runs out to him, hugs him and calls for a party.

The host whose guests don’t all arrive so he sends servants to gather those under bushes and sleeping rough; he compels even the lowest to come to his banquet. And the King who forgives a servant a debt of “gazillions”, only to find that same servant unforgiving to those who owe him just a little. Those who don’t deserve God’s favour are welcomed with open arms – and that includes every one of us.

As we head into Christmas it is right to celebrate with our whole being the extreme gift of God’s only Son, Jesus – the extreme demonstration of God’s Grace, and the beginning of the pathway of reconciliation and forgiveness – not for those who deserve but for every one of us.

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trades & services

CLASSIFIEDSECTION PH: 07 928 3042 or email aimee@thesun.co.nz these pages can be viewed online at www.sunlive.co.nz

Last dash Christmas clean David Frowein from B.O.P Home Maintenance prides himself on good workmanship.

“I like to ensure my customers always feel satisfied with a job well done. My business is based on honesty, trust, attention to detail, and great service.”

David’s key focus is currently house and gutter cleaning, trimming gardens and hedges, and bringing everything

David Frowein from B.O.P Home Maintenance can get your home and garden ready by Christmas.

• Continuous Spouting • All Metal & PVC Spouting systems • Long-run Roofing

back to their best after the long winter season. “Having a ride-on lawnmower with a 52 inch cut has generated a lot of work for me, particularly from lifestyle blocks and larger lawns.”

B.O.P Home Maintenance offers water blasting, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, lawn mowing, general home maintenance, and tree and palm tree pruning and removal.

“When it comes to larger trees and palm removal work I always like to go to the site and fully explain to my clients exactly what is going to be involved,” says David.

Contact B.O.P Home Maintenance today on 027 355 5195 for a free quote on all your pre-Christmas gardening and maintenance requirements.

Get your dive gear serviced

Riaan Woest from Aquatech has more than 30 years’ experience in the dive industry, and can service and repair all your dive gear.

Riaan Woest has spent more than 30 years diving exotic locations like the Maldives, Zanzibar, and “one of the best dive spots in the world, Ras Mohammed in the red sea”.

We Specialise in:

With years of experience under his belt, there is nothing the owner of Aquatech doesn’t know about repairing and servicing dive gear.

“I’ve worked as a dive instructor and dive serving the New Zealand dive industry since 1998.”

As a master technician, he certified Equipment Servicing Technicians for many dive shops. “My key strength is an in depth technical knowledge of dive equipment,” says Riaan.

Tauranga-based Riaan has a well-equipped workshop with access to parts and service kits for all makes of regulators.

Call him before you need him on 021 563 563.

• Fascia • Repairs & Leaks • Spouting & Roof cleaning • Moss & Mold control Your local specialists

Call/text/e-mail us for a FREE no obligation quote Ph: 07 542 1016 Mob: 021 02051038 E-mail: kiwispout@kiwispout.co.nz

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HON SIMON BRIDGES MP FOR TAURANGA

TODD MULLER

MP FOR BAY OF PLENTY We wish you a Merry Christmas. Our offices will be closed for the Christmas break at noon Thursday 24 December 2015 and reopen on Monday 11 January 2016.

Hon Simon Bridges MP A: 35A Third Avenue, Tauranga | P: 07 579 9016 E: taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz

Todd Muller MP A: 3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa | P: (07) 542 0505 E: Todd.MullerMP@parliament.govt.nz

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RUN ON LISTINGS accounting

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PS & R ACCOUNTING – Contact us for a free quote to have your Annual Accounts and Tax Returns completed. We have 16 years experience and are based at Mount Maunganui.

Phone Peter 022 136 6012.

Email trefusis@ihug.co.nz

TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available.

Ph 574 8533 today

arts & crafts SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS 22 Dec: 10-12am Mosaic a “family Christmas tree” Cost $30.

1.30-3.30pm Mosaic a critter .Cost $49. 23 Dec: 10am12pm: Paint a critter Ceramic painting. Cost $11-$26 . 1.303.30pm Fun wooden Mosaic.

Cost $20. Normal hours 10am to 4pm. Tuesday to Saturday. Call Mary at Clay Art Studio in the Historical Village 07 571 3726

bible digest “FOR WITH YOU is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” Psalms 36:9

cars for sale CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon.

Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice.

Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel.

Pensioner discounts.

Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae NEED A C.V.? Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. I can help you stand out on paper. A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch. Contact via www. facebook.com/acvforyou or 021 27 27 912

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flatmate wanted

BROOKFIELD AREA, available 17 January. Male or female professional to share 3 bedroom home. Must be tidy and reliable. Only $175+expenses. Call or text Leah on 021 557 445

furniture removals MOVING LOCALLY? Truck with 2 men for hire.

Competitive rates. Any size move. Free Quotes. Phone 027 348 1706

gardening ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant.

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 GARDENER AVAILABLE pruning & spraying. Ph Tracey 578 9779

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.kiwikitz.com

housesitters PROFESSIONAL HOUSE MINDER available from end of January 2016. Do you want peace of mind that your treasured home is in trustworthy hands while you are away on holiday?

Excellent references. Ph Cathie 022 162 8301 TRUSTED HOUSESITTERS available from 12 March 25 April and 9 June - 9 July 2016. 14 years housesitting experience in Tauranga, excellent references. Ph 027 302 8328

www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html land wanted

HI, I’M JOY. I’m a recently retired, independent lady looking for a small section to purchase (on which to put a granny-flat-style home), in the Western Bay of Plenty area. Perhaps you’re keen to sub-divide, or sell off a small portion of your rural land? Would also consider renting a small home in the country. Please call and let’s discuss the possible options.

Anything reasonable considered. 022 673 0830

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

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, various areas, various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black female puppy, Greerton area, Ref: 22995 PH SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Tabby medium haired female cat, Katikati area, Ref: 23005 Ph SPCA Found tabby tortoiseshell and white female cat, Waihi area, Ref: 23008 Ph SPCA Found black/brown female adult cat, Gate Pa area, Ref: 23016 Ph SPCA Found tortoiseshell and white female adult cat, Pahoia area, Ref: 23018 Ph SPCA

trades & services BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work.

Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs.

Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 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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PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting. Call 022 421 4261

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction? Confused, not sure where you’re heading?

Readings, Healings and Counselling by experienced therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp.

Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

Found medium haired ginger male adult cat, Ohauiti area, Ref: 23019 Ph SPCA

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

STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245

book online now

transport

venues

DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

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

travel & tours ”A A A” - MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE HINTERLAND TOURS TEAM - coming up: - Jet Boat Ventures, White Island Flight, Lake Waikaremoana Cruise, Coast to Country Escapes, including South Island by Rail Tour, North Island Train Trip, Australian Outback, Cruise Ship Experience to Sydney, plus many fun day trips, memorable holidays & entertaining shows for 2016.

Contact The Hinterland Tours Team for more information and your Free Newsletter.

Door to Door Service. Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714

workspace wanted

ARTISTIC LIVE IN space needed, or household, for crafter/writer/gardener.

“Beach” side be good. Mid January. Ph 022 1964 821

Give Julie a call today to book your Run On Listing 07 578 0030

No.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB – Summer Season Tours January 1/Wellington’s Wharekauhau Lodge, Government House & 2 War Exhibitions 2/Sunny Nelson, Abel Tasman and French Pass. February 1/Glorious Rangitoto & Kawau Islands 2/Dunedin & Caitlin’s 3/Te Anau, Doubtful & Milford Sounds, 4/ Phantom of the Opera. March - 1/Great Barrier Direct, 2/Molesworth Station -Andre Rieu Concert - Seats are filling up fast - Gift Vouchers available - Great Summer Day trips also - Free door to door service & colour catalogue Ph The No8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz

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SPACE? Ideal as an extra bedroom or home office Three convenient sizes: standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $70pw large 4.2m x 2.4m - $85pw xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $100pw 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.

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