18 March 2016

18 March 2016, Issue 795

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Josh Hanlen just wanted to do what Eddy Gordo does on the PlayStation game Tekken, so he joined capoeira.

Tomorrow, 22-year-old Josh will hold a one-hour workshop at the 17th Tauranga Multicultural Festival: Welcoming Diversity to encourage people to try very basic defensive, offensive, and acrobatic

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Revealing secrets of the mysterious Conehenge Vents Solar Panels Satellite Dishes Heating

Nowhere else in our lives is PC do-goody craziness more out of hand, than on the roadside.

Every day we see excessive precautions to save us from ourselves, to the point that we are becoming numbed and oblivious to warning signs, fluoro coloured things and that most iconic symbol of PC-ness… the inimitable orange road cone.

It has reached the point where road cones will be soon be used to warn of road cones.

You all have your own stories and photos of Cones Gone Mad. We invite you to share them.

So I leaned in, and touched the bollard.

The good news is, nothing happened and I lived to tell the tale. The bad news is, the fence and cone array turned out to be an epic fail, they didn’t prevent a Determined Leaner from touching the faulty bollard.

Maybe it has wet paint? So we checked it for wet paint. It wasn’t. Maybe it’s dried since the erection of Conehenge.

It’s conetagious

This week we found a classic example of Conetagious behaviour.

A downtown traffic bollard, surrounded by not only road cones, but an orange safety fence. Rogers Rabbits was quick to investigate.

The blue bollard within was adorned with a singular warning road cone next to it; on the off chance a bollard admirer missed the first series of cones and the orange fence.

A sort of modern day, safety-conscious rendition of Stonehenge. More of a Conehenge.

It could be that the bollard is dangerous.

Or simply needed a mental health day.

Maybe it’s somehow arcing to power cables beneath the pavement and fries anyone who touches it with 50 gizzilion volts. Although I doubt it.

We threw a small child in there with instructions to lick the bollard. The result was inconclusive, but there certainly weren’t any sparks or smoke. Just the occasional whinge, “you promised me an icecream”.

Maybe the precautions are to stop anyone leaning in, and touching the bollard.

Latest episode in the “Game of Cones”, the strangely aligned monoliths on The Strand.

You see, there are people roaming the streets, like Rogers, who see a sign saying “don’t do this” and they are immediately compelled to try it, to see what REALLY happens.

As we’ve said before, my grandmother often warned “do not put your fingers in the bean slicer”. Did little Rogers comply?

Well let’s just say, it’s a wonder I can even type this.

Another theory put forward recently, is that councils and contractors are not responsible for the proliferation of cones.

That the cones are in fact lifeforms from another planet, who have figured out they can invade Earth by appearing as cone shaped safety markers, and they’ll be largely ignored. Before long, the aliens will have complete control of our roading infrastructure and will be able to shut down entire highways.

They’re already assembling on the roadsides now, waiting for the signal from the Mothership…

We thought the nice people at the council may have a perfectly good explanation for why we need a road cone to mark the bollard, a fence around the bollard and road cone, then a series of six road cones to warn of the fence.

Turns out, they do! “The bollard was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday. It is illuminated and needs electrical work.

“The fence secures the site. The cones are there to make sure no one trips on the plastic feet of the fence, and they are reflective to help motorists notice the fence sticking out onto the road.”

Thanks TCC for looking out for our safety and kindly explaining the Curious Case of Conehenge.

Meanwhile, if anyone wants a small child, there’s probably one still inside an orange safety fence on The Strand, with its tongue stuck to the paint on a traffic bollard.

Parting thought: If an icecream truck breaks down, do they put cones around it? Will the repair bill run to hundreds and thousands?

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A reminder for hunters to be safe this game bird season

The approaching ‘roar’ and opening of the game bird season will encourage thousands of hunters into the hills and swamps of New Zealand and national hunting associations and key government departments think it is timely to remind hunters to ‘be safe’.

The traditional start to the season is May 1.

In the last decade the number of firearm licence applicants has more than doubled – and this has increased hunter numbers.

As result, Hunter Safety Inter-agency Committee chair and

New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association president Bill O’Leary is reminding hunters to follow some basic rules.

They are: Get a firearm licence, get permission to access and hunt on land, communicate your presence to other hunters, and understand and observe the basic rules of firearm safety.

Bill says the media and the public tend to focus on the ‘failure to identify’ incidents but he emphasises most incidents are the result of failure to observe basic rules – such as always pointing the firearm in a safe direction.

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‘Eat Street’ on Wharf St when it first opened in August 2015.

Pedestrian precinct Get all cars out of the Wharf St restaurant belt.

“Go the whole hog,” suggests Tauranga MP Simon Bridges.

And while we’re at it, let’s get cars off The Strand between the roundabout at the bottom of Devonport Rd and Harington St. “There’s not much to be lost doing that,” says the straighttalking MP. But he understands people might not buy into the idea. “I think, inevitably, there’s a fair degree of conservatism about these things; people understandably worry about the unknowns like the loss of parking and the loss of a thoroughfare.”

But, Simon says, getting rid of cars from these two streets

“wouldn’t do anyone any harm”.

The MP says the revitalisation of the CBD is a priority for everyone. But while a few things are going well like the arrival of 500-plus TrustPower workers and, over time, the arrival of a tertiary campus, there are a few practical things that could be done too.

“A lot of people don’t think the semi-carless Wharf St is working particularly well.”

He likes what’s been done with the rustic street furniture and branding. “But it’s half-hearted, it’s neither fish nor fowl – and I think we should have gotten rid of car completely. And for a long time I’ve thought the same is true for The Strand.”

Simon believes making both precincts carless would “over time work a treat. Given that nearly

all the retail on The Strand is hospitality, to me it’s the next logical step.” He’s believes the parking on the seaward side of the railway should be retained.

“People want and need good carparking in and around the CBD so it would be unrealistic to get rid of that.”

People also raise the issue of moving the railway line. “But that would cost hundreds of millions of dollars. And while never say never, it’s not going to happen in the short-term.”

But shutting out cars would be relatively easy, he believes.

And he’d be very interested to hear what other people think of the idea. “I will certainly be taking it up with Tauranga City councillors when I meet with Hunter Wells them next time.”

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Bay Oval general manager Kelvin Jones. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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“Let there be light,” said the good book.

And there was instant light.

City farewells ‘city butler’ Peter Gerald Melgren “the city butler” was farewelled by more than 500 people at a celebration of his life at Baycourt on Tuesday.

The Mount Mainstreet manager died suddenly last week.

Former Tauranga City Council colleague Dale Henderson likened Peter to “the butler” – meaning he was a loyal servant of the city and its people.

“He knew everyone from petrolheads to cyclists. But he didn’t use those connections to improve his own status but to improve our city.”

Fatal accident in the Mount The death of a person crushed between a container and truck in Mount Maunganui is under investigation. Fire, St John Paramedics and Police were called to a yard on Totara St about midday Monday after a person was killed in a workplace accident.

Police say the matter is being investigated.

Underpass project asbestos free The Maungatapu underpass project has tested asbestos-free after about 3000 tonnes of asbestos contaminated soil was removed from outside the former Welcome Bay Scout Hall in recent weeks. All known asbestos at the work site has now been cleared, says New Zealand Transport Agency senior project manager John McCarthy.

“During the removal we took every precaution necessary to ensure the work site was in line with all health and safety, environmental, legal and regulatory guidelines and there was no risk to the public.”

The contamination was uncovered late-2015, with work to remove it starting in February.

Parvovirus warning in BOP An increase in the parvovirus infection rate in Waihi has prompted a warning to Western Bay of Plenty dog owners.

“I think it’s a bit like the human situation with flu going around,” says Bayfair Vets’ Paul Greaves.

“If it’s in Waihi we will see it before too long.

A pup from there will come here, then it will spread because it is so contagious.”

Any unvaccinated puppies should be isolated until old enough to be fully vaccinated.

SunLive Comment of the Week This comment was posted by GreertonBoy in response to SunLive’s question: should police carry guns?

“Guns are a real conundrum...I am for more people being armed as the criminals are unlikely to surrender theirs...but the police need to be able to at least match the average nong with a gun...having armed police may result in less criminals knowing the police have guns too... crims are generally cowards and want the all powerful feeling having a gun and the Police not being armed...if the police also carry weapons, maybe some criminals will think twice about bringing a firearm to a crime? I don’t know what the answer is, but the good guys need to match the bad guys at least...that is my opinion...give our police the training and the firearms.”

Kelvin Jones is also “willing” there to be lights at the Bay Oval but so far no lights, not yet. The Bay Oval’s general manager wants the oval cricket ground in Mount Maunganui to glow like the ‘Cake Tin’ which is lit by 392 2000watt globes mounted in four lighting towers.

“With lights at Bay Oval there’s a huge opportunity to showcase sport and Tauranga to the world at a time the world is watching” says Kelvin.

The lights would cost about $2.6 million, a bit more than talked about in the past.

“But our lights would be the very latest, the very best technology and better than anything else in the country.”

For a local comparison, the Bay Oval cricket pitch would be five times brighter than the neighbouring hockey field.

The Bay Oval Trust is making a pitch

for finance under the Tauranga City Council’s Annual Plan. And the trust wants supporters to make submissions to the council to help press its case.

“After a wonderful summer’s cricket at the oval, we know there’s a lot of support out there. Climb on the council’s website and tell them the silent majority really want this facility,” begs Kelvin.

“It need only be a few words like: ‘We want lights at Bay Oval’.”’

Studies have shown that day games in New Zealand are really only attractive to places like the West Indies and for short periods of time.

“But if we move the time zone a little, we would go all over the world. There

would be an early morning audience in the United Kingdom. It would open up the subcontinent. It would be massive and make a huge difference.”

And what the trust had created at the Bay Oval so far is something of negligible cost capital-wise to the city and ratepayer.

“The ratepayer has put about $500,000 towards the development. And it’s now probably a $5m facility.”

Then, says Kelvin, to put the cost of lights in perspective, it helps to make some comparisons. “Hagley Oval in Christchurch has cost ratepayers there $9m. And Wellington’s committed to a $23m upgrade of the Basin Reserve.”

The Civic Amenities Group says it’ll come to the party and underwrite.

To read the full story go to theweekendsun. co.nz; search for ‘Turn on the lights’.

Reminiscing about the school days at Te Puna fair There’s something nostalgically enduring about school fairs.

Perhaps it’s the core of parent and service club volunteers who spend hundreds of hours planning, allocating jobs, building stalls, preparing supplies, running the day then helping with the clean-up.

Perhaps it’s the array of clothes, books, food, preserves and games

on offer that take you back to a time less cluttered and more simple. I reminisced at my old school Te Puna and its fair last weekend with locals who could remember when I was the skinny boy, who would get thumped at bullrush on the lower field, while sitting on hay bales and sipping coffee. I met a couple who had just moved to the area

and were stunned by the warmth of the community welcome, even though they knew no one I said G’day to a principal who knew every family by name and is proud of his school’s record.

I wished the local Lions club all the best for their quick fire raffle where a decent-sized chook was first up. As I left I was met with a streaming flow of families

wandering in. There was a relaxed vibe, lots of laughter. I think school fairs seem to bring the best out of us. This week its Omokoroa Point School’s turn – and I hope to see you there.

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Bullied kindy teacher fired Photo: file.

A woman’s been fired by the Tauranga Regional Free Kindergarten Association because she allegedly wouldn’t return to work with a colleague the association found was bullying her.

What happened to the kindy teacher could happen to any employee in New Zealand, says her advocate Allan Halse.

The woman was bullied by the kindergarten’s head teacher, says Allan. She became unwell as a result and because she was afraid to return to work under the bully, Allan says the Tauranga Free Kindergarten Association

dismissed her. “Normally what would happen, an organisation would either move the bully or try to come to some other arrangement where one or the other could work at a different site, because Tauranga has a number of kindergartens,” says Allan. “Tauranga Regional Free Kindergarten Association didn’t choose that option.

“Their option was: ‘Go back to work and work under the bully, or we will dismiss you’ – which is what they did.”

Tauranga Free Kindergarten Association principal Peter Monteith would not comment, saying there is a personal grievance case pending. Allan says it was Peter who encouraged the teacher to raise a bullying complaint. The complaint was found proven.

“I’m not sure whether Peter did it himself or if he arranged the investigation to be conducted, or the kindergarten association did

and it found bullying,” says Allan.

When asked to return to work the teacher refused, saying it was unsafe. “She said: ‘This isn’t safe for me to go back in there’. And it’s not. Which is completely contrary to what the Health and Safety in Employment Act requires. It requires the employer to provide a safe working environment.

“To be honest it’s the first case I’ve heard of in NZ where the bullying victim has been dismissed for being afraid to go to work,” says Allan. He says workplace bullying is being treated by employers as an employment issue when is should be treated as a health and safety issue. There’s no requirement under Health and Safety to lodge a personal grievance, that’s a requirement of the Employment Relations Act. To read the full story go to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search for ‘Bullied kindergarten teacher fired’.

ARRC in Park event postponed until May Organisers of this weekend’s inaugural ARRC in the Park fundraiser has made the call to postpone the event due to unfavourable weather looming.

The fundraiser – which will be headlined by the Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre’s new

patron Sevens rugby coach Sir Gordon Tietjins – will now be held in May, with a date yet to be confirmed.

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Annual Plan 2016/17

Welcome to next year

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Through the 2015-2025 Long Term Plan we set our course of action to successfully manage Tauranga’s growth into the future – providing and maintaining infrastructure for our growing city, delivering efficient services to our communities and investing in Tauranga’s future, while managing rates and debt.

We’re on track to deliver on our Long Term Plan.

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Let us know your thoughts on our plans and budget for the year ahead

Gearing up for 2016/17 We’re updating the work plans and budgets for next year (1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017) so that we’re able to accommodate new projects and address emerging needs and issues, like the speed of our city’s growth. Here’s what’s on the table. Let us know what you think of these proposals.

Providing and maintaining infrastructure for our growing city

Investing in Tauranga’s future Bolster economic vibrancy and opportunities

Provide wastewater reticulation in the Matapihi Marae Zones

• support the attraction of investment, business and skills to our city under the Tauranga-Western Bay International Strategy

• build a new pipeline to connect the two marae, the school, the kohanga reo and approximately 60 surrounding dwellings to the Southern Pipeline

• implement activities under the Digital Enablement Plan to help businesses fully access the digital economy

Upgrade Owens Park so it can be better used by the community

Create an exciting city for residents and visitors by improving the delivery and promotion of our city events

• improve the park’s drainage to make it a more usable community and events space

• more staff for event facilitation and sponsorship management • increase marketing spend

Deliver a well-functioning city by providing the right infrastructure at the right time to meet our rapid growth

Encourage visitors to spend more time and money in our city by improving visitor information services

• change the timing of several stormwater, wastewater and transportation projects to align with development • increase staff for asset delivery and set up a Project Management Office

• explore the development of a new, larger i-SITE in Mount Maunganui

• postpone the development of Wairoa Active Reserve and the Coastal Cycle Trail by one year to complete design and consenting work

• increase yearly funding to Tourism BOP

• refurbish the i-PORT so it can operate for another two years

Look at options for our Civic Campus and the heart of our city Accommodate growth in hockey player numbers

• allocate funding to progress the Civic Space Options project in 2016/17

• part-fund the development of additional hockey facilities in the 2017/18 year

• postpone build of new parking building but deliver other parking projects earlier

Delivering efficient services to our communities Ramp up building services delivery to respond to the rapidly increasing number of building consent applications, and retain our Building Consent Authority accreditation • increase staff numbers and training

Keep our communities safe in the event of a tsunami • buy land to build a tsunami-safe assembly area in Wairakei

Better serve our library customers

• increase certain user fees and charges and introduce new fees

• extend weekend library hours at Greerton and Papamoa and increase the budget for print books

Improve our airport to keep our city connected • increase terminal space for baggage, airline offices and passenger lounge areas and provide space for future security enhancements

Upgrade our Information, Communication and Technology systems to make doing business with council easier and improve the way we work • replace Council’s enterprise systems

• make using library computers free and remove charges for children’s fines

Deliver better accessible facilities at Baycourt • build two unisex accessible toilets • soundproof the wall between the X-Space and the main stage

Give more support to community-led projects • increase the Community Development Match Fund

• provide more online services

Find the full Consultation Document with details on these proposals and how they would be funded at www.tauranga.govt.nz/annual-plan-2016-17, in our Customer Service Centre and in local libraries.

Have your say by 5pm on Monday 4 April!

Use the online submission form or pick up a paper copy, email submissions@tauranga.govt.nz or join the conversation on social media #annualplan

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Mesopotamia to Tauranga Ancient Mesopotamian history has always hugely fascinated Omokoroa artisan John Knotts.

The 75-year-old fell in love with the ancient culture back at school. It was the cradle of civilisation, the birthplace of language, math and the 60-minute hour and 24-hour day, says John.

In 2013, John’s love of the past inspired him to embark a

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massive labour of love that would take some 1500 hours to complete – the Lyre of Tauranga.

It’s the first instrument he’s ever built and a recreation of the Bull’s Lyre of Ur, a 4500-year-old ancient treasure discovered in 1929 and one of the first known stringed instrument in the world.

“I mocked up three different versions before creating the final piece, which was a very difficult build,” John explains.

“There were moments I came close to giving up, especially with the decorations. It was maddening, a bloody nightmare. But I couldn’t give up.”

The frame of John’s lyre is constructed from rimu, the bull’s head is gold-leafed, the decorations are paua, pounamu (greenstone), obsidian and oyster shell, while it’s nine strings have been made out of sheep gut.

For the very first time John will hear his lyre played by world-renowned harpist Natalia Mann at a concert presented by The Incubator and Baycourt on April 2.

“I can’t wait to hear it be played properly. During the build my father in-law and I put some fishing line on the lyre and he strummed it to get an idea about the tone. It could have sounded flat, I wouldn’t have known. But my God, hearing the sound it was just incredible.”

Spoil Buster with belly scratches Hi, my name is Buster. I’m such a softie. I love to roll over and have belly scratches. If you come in to meet me, you will see I have very piercing eyes. I came to the SPCA shelter as my owner could no longer take care of me and my siblings.

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John Knotts with the Lyre of Tauranga.

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Inset: The replica of the original Bull’s Head Lyre of Ur created by the British Museum.

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Sausages build community How much love is there in a barbecued sausage?

If love is a measurable thing and can be quantified in $15 bags of Mad Butcher snags then the answer is about 120 sausages’ worth.

And that’s quite a bit of love and community connection, according to Doug Barnes.

“Gate Pa is a low decile area. But I like to look at the positives. It’s a great community but just needs a little bit of love.”

This story of love and sausages started with a meeting of strangers in Cook St, Gate Pa. “I invited a couple of neighbours to a potluck dinner. I wanted to get to know some people in the community, the people I live among.”

Doug believes there’s a desire to change the way communities interact.

“I was looking for a way to do something different.” And he met two like-minded neighbours Wiremu and Teisha.

So one week after the shared dinner the barbecue went out on the street.

“We bought some food, $50 worth of sausages. Someone bought some sausage rolls, someone else bought some corn.”

It all came together nicely. People came

and went. “Sometimes a kid would grab a sausage and take it into a house for someone who didn’t want to join in. That’s okay, we’re happy with that, we have made a connection.

“You never get to know all the people you live among. But with a free street barbecue for a couple of hours on a Saturday evening you can.”

Hunter Wells This Saturday night it’s free pizza.

Wiremu and Doug at the street barbecue.

The importance of a microchip Murton has issued a wide open invitation to 2000 people in the WBOP district. They’re the owners of dogs which haven’t been microchipped despite a 10-year-old amendment to the 1996 Dog Control Act which makes it a legal requirement.

“Microchipping is a plus-plus, a win-win for everyone involved,” says Melissa. “It’s by far the easiest and best way of ensuring your dog is always identifiable.” And generally if a dog can be identified, it can be returned.

Unfortunately, some dog owners have misconceptions about microchipping.

For example, it’s harmful to the dog, a foreign body is being put into the dog’s body and it’s Big Brother at play. Animal Service also comes in for suspicion.

“Some dog owners fear us, they think they have done something bad and that their dog will be put down,” says Melissa. She wants to clear up those misconceptions right now.

First, inserting the microchip is non-invasive, relatively painless and cheap as chips, just $20.

It’s a small consideration for having your lost dog identified and safely returned home.

“If they don’t have a collar, don’t have a tag, no identification where do we start? If they are microchipped and it’s linked to up-to-date data on the National Dog Database, there’s every chance the dog will be returned.”

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Animal services officers Betty Hall and Peter Hrstich ensuring Fluke Hunter Wells will always be identified.

She should be the poster girl for microchipping.

That’s Jazz, the pig dog, who was re-united with her rightful owner five years after going “missing in action” simply because she was microchipped.

A tiny transponder, the size of a grain of rice, carrying a crucial 15-digit ID inserted in the scruff of Jazz’s neck, one telephone call – that’s all it took and a long standing mystery was solved. Man, Michael Sykes and dog Jazz happily re-united.

On the strength of that story, Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s animal services officer Melissa

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Throughout March, Taurangabased charity The Cambodia Charitable Trust advocates supporting a global sisterhood from your local neighbourhood by holding a Get Together, to raise valuable funds for the trust, as well as awareness and support for the trust’s Sponsor A Girl project.

Clare Morris, one of the event organisers, says Get Togethers are a great way to reach out and help someone less fortunate, transforming their lives through the simple act of sponsorship.

“It’s not just about giving the girls the same chance of education as the boys; it also gives them permission to dream big and change their own worlds.

“From education, they have opportunities that they wouldn’t get working in the salt fields or in servitude,” says Clare.

Founded by Denise Arnold, a co-director of Tauranga law firm Lyon O’Neale Arnold, the charitable trust helps children in Cambodia receive an education, supporting 6000 children in 16 schools, as well as two teacher training colleges.

The Sponsor A Girl programme is just one of many ways the trust works to increase the number of young women completing primary and secondary education in Cambodia.

Clare was inspired to get involved with the trust after hearing founder Denise speak at an event. “She was so

passionate, driven and was already making such a difference.

“It was really important to me to get involved with someone who had great integrity; and I could feel confident that the money I would be helping raise would be going to what it was intended for,” says Clare.

Sponsor A Girl is close to Clare’s heart, as she is a strong supporter and activist for women’s rights and equality.

Clare and her colleagues at Zespri sponsor a young woman, Pho Srey Nich, a 14-year-old who lives one kilometre from her secondary school.

“Both her parents are dead and she lives with her extended family in a wooden house – no toilet and the only power source is a kerosene lamp.

“The very thought that we are helping her get educated and therefore she can change her own life is a reward beyond anything

that money can buy!”

Clare encourages Bay of Plenty residents to make their Get Togethers fun, stress-free and educational, adding: “Make something nice and easy that will go a long way – we had scones, slices and sausage rolls!”

More information about the Sponsor A Girl programme can be found at the Cambodia Charitable Trust website, cambodiatrust.org.nz Zoe Hunter

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Zero hour contracts: changing the work climate Last week in the House, we were finally able to abolish zero hour contracts. After a great sigh of relief, we resume the fight for casual loading in order to provide employers with the incentive to offer employees permanent parttime contracts of employment.

To provide employees with further protections and encourage employers to offer permanent part-time employment contracts, New Zealand First has submitted a Supplementary Order Paper calling for an increase of 19 per cent to the hourly base rate paid

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Love Thy Neighbour Neighbours in the Papamoa subdivision share a sunny afternoon together.

Could you name all of the neighbours on your street?

What about just the ones you live next to?

Well, Neighbours Day aims to rekindle closeness within neighbourhoods.

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is an annual celebration of neighbourliness on Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March 20.

Aiming to turn every community into a friendly, secure, and fun place to live, Neighbours Day is a chance to get to know the neighbours you live next to but don’t necessarily associate with.

Bruce and Katrina Banks are planning their first official Neighbours Day in 2016, but it’s not exactly their first time hosting a large neighbourly get-together.

The Banks have run a neighbours support group in their

subdivision in Papamoa since 2014. As the first people to move into the housing development, Bruce and Katrina set out to make a community of neighbourliness from the get go.

“We decided that as people joined us in the neighbourhood, and moved in week by week, we would basically go and see everybody and get a Neighbourhood Support group going.

“I don’t think there’s too many people I haven’t met or I know them by first-name basis.”

Bruce says it was a bit of work, but he’s slowly built a database of contact information, and of 95 houses currently in the subdivision, 75 are on the email list. Funding was approved by the Tauranga City Council’s Community Development Match Fund to the tune of $500 for Bruce’s Neighbours Day event.

“If you put it out there and say it’s a free event, that’s what gets people there.

“It will be along the lines of a barbecue or sausage sizzle with a focus on the families and children because there’s a lot of them in here now, and we’ll get them along and get the kids involved rather than just an adult gettogether with a chilly bin full of cold beers.

“The whole idea is to get the littlies involved, and they have a ball.”

Bruce has watched his neighbourhood grow from his home to more than 90 houses – and he loves it.

“Everybody says the same thing, they want to live here. “I’ve never lived in an area quite like this.”

To see if there’s a Neighbours Day gathering in your area, visit: www.neighboursday.org.nz Cayla-Fay Saunders

Bay swimmers make Super Swim Squad Tauranga youngsters Renee Carey and Henry Scholes are ‘stoked’ they have made the Jetstar Super Swim Squad, which will see them splash through a weekend camp next month with NZ’s best swimmers.

Nine-year-old Renee, who has been swimming since she was a toddler, began competing in the sport three years ago when she started with the Ocean Swim event at the Mount.

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The Super Swim Squad is made up of the fastest boy and girl in each age group race – for under 10-year-olds, 10 and 11-year-olds, and 12 and 13-year-olds – at each OceanKids Swim Series event.

Renee and Henry’s fellow new squad members are Tyler Tapper (Matamata), Sophie Spencer (Auckland), Michael Lansdown (Hastings), and Janaye Burns (Auckland).

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Cycling 260km for awareness Rob Davis’ life changed forever on July 15, 2002, all because of a stray pig on the road.

The pilot and instructor at Massey University was due to be married before he hit the stray pig at about 4am on that day, on his way to pick up a fellow lecturer.

His car was left in a ditch for a number of hours before a local farmer found him.

The accident left Rob in a coma for a week with a severe traumatic brain injury, balance, vision, and speech deficits as well as ataxia, a loss of full control of his muscle movements. Now, Rob wants to help teach the public about traumatic brain injuries, and to achieve this, he’ll cycle more than 260km in 11 days, stopping to give talks along the

way. Cycling from his home in Pukekohe to Whakatane during Brain Awareness Week, Rob hopes to raise awareness for the Brain Injury Association.

“Firstly, the Brain Injury Association is underfunded I think. They need some awareness and I also want to make people aware of it because I had no idea what a brain injury was until I had one,” he says.

Biking on his recumbent trike from Pukekohe since March 14, Rob is due to arrive in Tauranga this Sunday, March 20.

Rob says it can sometimes be difficult cycling on the road, especially when the shoulder on the side of the road changes.

But he doesn’t get bored cycling for four hours a day as it’s not a road he’s used to. “There’s always something interesting to look

at. The difficulty in driving on a lot of the roads is there’s no shoulder on the side of the road.

“As soon as there’s an intersection or a bridge or you need somewhere to use the shoulder to get away from the traffic, the shoulder abruptly gets narrower,” says Rob, with a giggle.

Rob heads to Tauranga through Katikati tomorrow, and will have a rest in Tauranga from Sunday through to Tuesday morning.

Rob will be speaking at Otumoetai College on March 21 at 9.45am-10am.

He will also be hosting a talk at the Hillier Centre at 31 Gloucester Road on March 21 at 11am-12.30pm.

For more, see www.facebook. com/NewZealandCycleTrip or www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ helpforrob Cayla-Fay Saunders

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Heartfelt tears on Mauao “There’s no more plumbing to be done.”

That’s the unsettling cold, hard reality that teenager Nakita Griffiths lives with.

Grown-up issues, life and death issues.

“I usually try to hide the scar because people see it and ask about it. “And it gets tiring and frustrating having to explain everything over and over again.”

Nakita’s name may not register but her image might. The Facebook photo of Nakita weeping buckets as she’s lumped up Mauao by newfound friend Michael Beacall went viral. All the way back to Michael’s native “They’ve told me they can’t do Liverpool. And for good reason. anything more for me.”

Nakita has lived in the shadow Well, not until this 16-year-old of Mauao all her life. But while Mount Maunganui College student a girl with half a heart could gets the call from Auckland’s get around the mountain, she Greenlane Hospital and she’s Nakit a Gri couldn’t get up it. There are a summoned for a heart transplant. ffi schoo lot of things a girl living l subj ths’ favour “It could be next week.” ect is with half a heart can’t do. sewin ite But then again it might not be for g.

“I watch my sister Jessie 15 or 20 years. She discusses life’s playing netball, volleyball, uncertainties like she’d discuss a bout running around. of flu. And she quite enjoys the shock I so want to value of her story. do it.” Heart “I get cold very easily and my lips turn blue. kids so want to They even turn black. “That’s when you go be normal, to be into panic mode.” treated normally.

This is a teenager ticking on just two of “Leave it to me,” four cylinders. She has a rare and congenital said Michael, a heart defect called Hyperplastic Left Heart young man with a Syndrome. The left side of her heart is thick Scouser accent critically underdeveloped. and a hankering for “I am trying to remember how mine The Facebook photo: tears as they a challenge. The 2IC works. Your blood goes through the left and near the summit. at Mount Mellick right ventricle but my heart only has the had heard about right ventricle.” the Mount Everest And she’s fingering the jagged scar that runs the challenge, which sees participants run 30 times up length of her sternum as she thinks it through.

Mauao in 50 days. “I decided to cut it out in two days “Wow, what a beaut,” observes says the reporter.

“I know,” says the proud wearer. The scar’s a badge of – 30 eight times in two days to equal the height of Everest. Then I would carry Nakita up on the last lap.” honour bestowed by surgeons who ensured the right To read the full story go to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search side of her heart continues to pump blood to her lungs for ‘The day it rained tears on Mauao’. and rest of her body until she gets that transplant.

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It’s great news for us!

The Weekend Sun sales manager Matt Batchelor and assistant editor Zoe Hunter are thrilled with the results.

Great news for our community and for our advertisers and readers of The Weekend Sun. The latest Nielsen readership survey figures have just been released.

The latest two-year top line statistics confirms The Weekend Sun leads the region’s readership at 83,000 readers aged 15-plus.

Average readership in the Tauranga/ Bay of Plenty circulation area shows The Weekend Sun has 124 per cent more (+46,000) average issue readers aged 15-plus than the Bay of Plenty Times.

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Exclusivity and duplication: one insert in The Weekend Sun (Average Issue Readership) reaches 58,000 exclusive readers compared to one insert in the Bay of Plenty Times (AIR) which would only reach 12,000 exclusive readers.

Then from key insights: attitudes of

The Weekend Sun readers, statistics show 68 per cent eat healthy if it tastes good, 56 per cent feel technology is changing so fast they find it hard to keep up, 49 per cent say the garden is as important as any other room in the house and 44 per cent think a mobile phone is important for personal security.

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Directors of Sun Media Brian and Claire Rogers are thrilled with the results.

“These results confirm what our readers are telling us. The Weekend Sun is the ‘go-to information source’ for their community news and information.

“It is no wonder our advertisers are enjoying such great results from their advertisements. A big thanks to our readers and advertisers, it is great to be able to make a difference in our community.”

Source: Nielsen 2 Year Database Q1 2014 – Q4 2015 (Base: Bay of Plenty Circulation Area 15+)

Pool cover plan for Katikati Research is underway to examine the viability of covering Katikati’s community pool with a view to it becoming a year-round operation.

But first, Dave Hume Pool Trust chairperson Barbara Martin says decisions have to Dave Hume Pool Trus t member Jim be made on improvements Davison, chairperson Barbara Martin to the existing facility before and pool supervisor Pe ter Allsop. the longer term project of covering the pool can proceed.

The research trips have also shown “Our goal is to figure out how that swim schools are an essential we deliver a 12-month operational component of an aquatic centre to facility to the community of make them viable.

Katikati and surrounding areas They contribute to ongoing while encouraging as many people as operational cost that are currently possible of all ages to use the pool.” mainly covered at Dave Hume Pool Currently, the 33m pool is open

by Western Bay of Plenty District from October to early April but Council. during the last year enthusiastic trust “All aquatic centres we viewed members have revisited the idea of showed a facility with a year-round covering the pool to make it a yearswim school catering at all levels, says round facility.

Barbara. “We have a situation where Visiting aquatic centres, with pool swimmers move to other pools developments varying in value from when we close for the winter and less than $1m to a staggering $24m, there are age groups, particularly in late 2015, Barbara says it became pre-school, for which we’re not able obvious that an initial option the pool to offer classes.” development group had considered As a result, Phase 1 of the project wasn’t feasible. will focus on how to improve the She says any pool cover is going to facility in the short term. be expensive and the trust now has People of all ages will be encouraged to find “a happy medium to meet to become more frequent users and the needs of the community but also then year-round users when the pool deliver in terms of value for money”. is covered.

“Even if we can get an economical Phase 1 looks at building a bulk cover for under $2m – and that may head to reduce the 33m pool to 25m, be unrealistic – we have to weigh the to create a designated learn to swim cost against the end result.” area for younger children.

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Lights, camera, action: spotlight on Bay animals A llama gets an infection in its feet from flies or a dog swallows an entire pack of Voltaren – and Tauranga’s Paul Griffin has the camera rolling.

These are the kinds of scenarios filmed on Tauranga Vets’ new reality TV show set to be broadcast on TV One later this year. “I went out with some llamas the other day that was entertaining,” says Paul, who is director of photography for

‘Dog Squad’, ‘Life Flight’ and ‘Road Cops’. the series. “What the animal was doing was kicking “I really like it. Most of the shows I work on, things things with its feet, which damaged its foot and happen really quickly and you might only spend 10-15 developed some infection, so it needing sorting out. minutes on a story and you never see that person again I’ve never seen anything like that before and the vet – and often they don’t really want you to be there. hadn’t either.” Filmed by Paul’s company One Person “But working with the vets and these sorts of stories, Crew alongside Barkes Corner Veterinarian Hospital the clients are invested in and Tauranga Vets, the reality series will follow up it; they love the animals, close and personal and they really want to human interest be on TV. It’s been really encounters. nice.”

Tauranga Vets Paul’s says the Bay large animal of Plenty beauty has veterinarian been captured in a lot Marcus Allan of beautiful scenery will feature on shots as well. “Almost stories about larger all my work has been animals, while out of Tauranga so it’s Holly Rabone will been really nice to do care for the smaller something here in companion animals. the Bay. “It’s just an exciting “And it’s nice to opportunity to share be working with the lives of the vet Catherine Smalberger animals. I really enjoy with her and the things that Rabone and Paul Griffi dog Tandi, Holly animals.” they’re exposed to,” n. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Paul has four “ratbag” says Paul. “Holly’s a 24-year-old graduate Jack Russells at home.

“There’s a good chance they may star in the show and on a daily basis I see her deal with bringing life somewhere along the line because we’re always in and to some puppies one minute and 20 minutes later out of the vets with one thing or another. distraught parents of a dog that needs to be put down.

“We had the mum and she had some puppies and “You can see the tears in her eyes and the extremes of they were so cute we ended up keeping all of them.” emotions the veterinarians have to deal with that a lot Fair enough. “They’re also very naughty because they’re of people don’t see.

Jack Russells.”

“It’s [the series] not really doing process stories of Tauranga Vets marketing manager Joanne Hill says vaccinations, or spaying where the public already know what happens. It’s more like stories where maybe filming will work by seeking human interest stories customers are keen to share. a dog’s been hit by a weedeater, possibly a sickness “When people come in with something we think that or injury, typically stories when the outcome is not will be interesting to the public, then Paul will come in known when the animal is brought in.” and talk to them and explain what we’re doing.

The Tauranga cameraman has been working in the “This morning we had a dog that came in and he’d film industry for more than 10 years, and has been swallowed a whole lot of Voltaren.” involved in reality television programmes including

Free library cards and no late fees in the city It’s going to be a tremendous year for Tauranga’s libraries. Free library cards for residents, no late fees for children, free internet, expert staff to help you online, extended opening hours, and more library stock are all being proposed in council’s budget for 2016/2017.

The home-run will be the opening of the Greerton Library, which is 20 years in the making.

Libraries have to evolve to be relevant. Otherwise, I would support a barebones budget if libraries only shared books.

Our summer library programmes for kids and tweens were oversubscribed this year – we had to turn people

away – proving people want more from our libraries than just books.

We agreed for our libraries to evolve into community hubs – both digitally and physically – where people come together to connect and share information.

Libraries throughout NZ are gravitating towards the community hub model. It allows small businesses to network, playgroups to enjoy; and friendly help for those wanting to use their new tech devices, and access local stories and our history.

Personally, I want to resource the right services to ensure they succeed. Libraries is one of council’s core services as set out by the Local Government Act.

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Narrow escape for Theresa A falling piece of glass could have ended Theresa Tingey’s life while on the set of TV1’s ‘Our First Home’ show.

While she was taken to several after-hours emergency care clinics, ultimately ending up in North Shore Hospital for a CT scan, all she worried about was the work being finished.

The glass penetrated 6cm into A loud crack was the only her chest, but the scan showed warning the Judea resident no glass was left inside her body. got. She had gone outside the “I am fine now,” says Theresa. house her team was working “I have a big scar and did light Theresa on to close a window duties for a week. after clo Tingey had the when the chunk of glass, “I’m a survivor. The others sing a w shock of measuring half a metre of glass indow, she fo her life when carried on with the work but protrud u by half a metre, fell from ing from nd a huge piec , it was traumatic for them not e knowing what was going to her ches above, ending up in her chest. t.

“I was lucky, though. Somehow it had missed happen to me.” my neck.

The accident will be shown on “It could have been so much worse,” says Theresa.

TV1 in this Tuesday night’s episode.

She yelled for help and others on-site, including her ‘Our First Home’ airs on TV One on Sundays, two sons, rushed to her aid, bringing towels to stop Mondays and Tuesdays at 7.30pm, or catch up at the bleeding.

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The ‘Karate Kid’ under the stars Papamoa College Parents & Friends group will be hosting a Movie Under the Stars evening on the schools’ field on Friday, April 8.

People can arrive from 5pm onwards with the movie screening from 6.30pm.

Teaming up with Night Owl Cinemas, the group’s event will be show the original ‘Karate Kid’, which is PG-rated.

Food and drinks will be on sale from 5pm with appropriate premovie entertainment by Urban Dance, Bay of Plenty Karate Association and Han Lee Taekwondo.

Tickets are on sale at $5 per person, with free entry for children under five, from the college reception and from the Papamoa Plaza information

desk. “This is the first event of its kind in Papamoa and we are really excited to be able to provide an evening like this for the community,” says event organiser Kath Sargent.

“We look forward to making it an annual fundraising event for the college; and to seeing the Papamoa Community come together to make a night of it.”

Kath encourages movie-goers to bring along thier family and friends, your picnic blankets, and enjoy a great night of food, entertainment and a movie under the stars at this drug-free and alcohol-free event.

The event is at Papamoa College on April 8. For more information visit, www.nightowncinemas.org.nz Cayla-Fay Saunders

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Protected trees – your feedback welcome Some elected members have received phone calls from ratepayers regarding issues over protected trees on their properties.

The City Plan Review resulted in some 339 individual protected trees and 10 groups of protected trees on private property. There are about 8000 trees in reserves and 21,000 street trees.

Most of the mature council trees are not on the protected tree list. Do you have a protected tree that is causing a problem? I have seen some examples

where protected trees are interfering with infrastructure. Health concerns have also been raised by many residents.

Elected members will be discussing this matter further. In the meantime, if you have an issue with a protected tree, please email me details with photographs to: castewart@xtra.co.nz I can pass on your informal feedback to elected members at the next workshop on this topic.

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Garage chocka for a good cause Rebekah Adams has only been collecting clothes for families in the Bay of Plenty area for two weeks, and already she’s helped seven families.

The ‘Helping Families in Need – BOP’ Facebook page had more than 260 likes in one week, and the public response has been “amazing”, says Rebekah, who is the page founder.

Rebekah, who has an 18-month-old bub herself, has also been inundated with help from the community donating items to help.

“My garage is completely chocka. I’m donating items to families in need as fast as I’m receiving the donations.” Rebekah collects baby clothes, blankets, toys and small household items for the families.

Donator Jennie Shanks saw the Facebook page advertised on a ‘buy and sell’ page and decided to have a look. “It just popped up on one of my local buy sell pages, and I went on there to ask if [Rebekah] needed further donations.”

Jennie has three children, a 12-year-old and two fouryear-old twins, and says she had a lot of extra stuff.

“I donated an array of everything, from kids’ toys, to women’s clothes, household stuff, kitchen stuff, sleeping bags, everything.”

Rebekah was running a photography business from her garage, but says that’s on hold for now as her garage is filled with donations.

Rebekah decided to start the Facebook page when one girl came to her ‘Mums and Bubs’ club in Greenwood Park asking for help.

“There’s so many people in need and I didn’t realise just how many; but at the same time there is a lot of good people in Tauranga who are helping with donations.”

And the families receiving the help have been “very grateful”, says Rebekah.

“One lady was in tears when I handed over the stuff.”

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Lions club warming hearts and homes The members of Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club are experts at warming the hearts of the community.

But this week they’ll be warming the homes of Bay

of Plenty’s abused or neglected children and teenagers.

One of the club’s biggest projects is cutting up and collecting firewood for charity and on March 11, they donated two cubic metres of firewood e Murray, to Homes of Hope. av D rs be em m ub Sunrise Lions cl es of Hope’s Hilary Price. “We’d normally om H d an s an Ev charge a customer Ken

$200 for that,” says Ken Evans of Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club.

“We split it, we dry it and stack it, reload it and deliver it.

“Some of the wood we sell and we give the community, other ones like this we give a direct donation.

“We like to make sure homes of hope are kept warm and cosy during the winter.”

Homes of Hope Charitable Trust provides and innovative response to children in need of care and protection due to neglect or abuse.

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these same councils complying with this national framework.

History tells us our councils have been notoriously poor in the past, using their risk-averse and cost-plus mentality to overly complicate what should be straightforward legislation.

It is my view Central Government is taking a “soft option” on this, and they would have been better to strengthen the powers of the Environmental Protection Authority to administer this.

I know the EPA has also struggled to effectively manage their mandate,

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Central Government has a consultation document out, proposing legislative change to improve the management of New Zealand’s rivers, lakes, aquifers and wetlands. Currently, New Zealanders only use two per cent of our rainfall, yet in specific places there is a real shortage of available water for allocation; and we need to manage both water quality better, as well as improve efficiency of use.

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Mortgage topup: why worry?

The home loan market is running hot. And the reduction in the Official Cash Rate, announced last week, is creating even more home loan activity. But there are some serious warnings to heed, quietly simmering in the background.

It is little wonder many Kiwis are considering purchasing toys – or even taking that overseas trip. For example, a top-up of say $20,000 for a new car or overseas holiday is going to cost the average punter $870 per year in interest at 4.35 per annum. Many have no plans to pay that off sooner – and will tack it on to a 20-year term or

longer. When interest rates increase, let’s say an average rate of the last decade of 7.40 per cent, then that $20,000 will cost you $1480 in interest per annum. We frequently see top-ups of $50,000 – the difference is $2175 per annum and $3700 per annum respectively or $41 and $71 per week. That does not include paying any of the principle.

Add to that the cost to update your insurance in line with your increased financial

liabilities, and the cost becomes greater. Yet, many Kiwis opt instead to start reducing insurance because it becomes too expensive, and thereby increase their financial risk beyond what they were originally comfortable with. They then become underinsured which in the event of a claim, means the whole family is affected.

There is nothing wrong with leveraging off your mortgage.

The key is to do some forward planning before you spend the money!

Back to school before business migration Uplifting roots and making a fresh business start in a new country can be a daunting task.

To reduce this stress, it pays to do some homework to get a real idea of what to expect, meaning fewer surprises and increasing the likelihood of a successful transition into the Bay of Plenty economy.

The latest Statistics New Zealand figures show the Bay has an overseasborn population of 17 per cent, or 51,000, a figure that’s expected to rise with net migration by 16,400 between now and 2031, and a further 35,600 expected through natural increases.

For immigrating business owners, due diligence is vital in ensuring you have the ability to successfully transplant your business from one nation to another.

Many assume what works in one country will work in another, which is often not the case.

Integrating into a new business culture can

be a challenge.

There are various factors to consider, such as language barriers, work and social environments, and the economic situation.

It is always advisable to do market research so you have sound knowledge of the intended industry, as well as both the immigration criteria and any restrictions or specific requirements that may apply.

Another smart move is to visit New Zealand on a temporary visa to check out the business landscape, speak to business brokers, bankers, financial advisors and other advisors ahead of the big move. Business visitors can come to New Zealand for three months to discuss or negotiate business arrangements.

New Zealand immigration laws are exceedingly complex and extensive. If you need help with New Zealand immigration law and policy, or help with visa applications to migrate to New Zealand, it is prudent to talk to an immigration lawyer.

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The Race Unity Speech awards 2016 regionals will be held on Wednesday, March 23, from 7pm onwards. The awards are for secondary students in years 11-13, and this year focuses on the topic

– ‘stand up for race unity – don’t be a bystander’.

Public can watch the regional competition at the Tauranga City Council offices.

The speech can be in either

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English or Maori and should be between seven to eight minutes.

Interested people should make their way to the Library Arcade, Kaimai Room of the Council Chambers at 91 Willow St.

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Having a fun look at farming Andrew and Robyn McLeod describe their dairy farm as a “fish bowl” because it is so open to public view – and on Sunday, March 20, people will have the chance to get up close and personal with what happens on the Welcome Bay property.

For the sixth year Andrew and Robyn are opening their gates and welcoming anyone who wants to find out more about farming, to the annual Bay of Plenty Farm Day. “We held the first Farm Day in 2010 and have done it every year since. We are very happy to welcome people and give them a chance to understand more about farming,” says Robyn.

The farm’s location on Welcome Bay Rd means it is easily accessible for urban residents.

The free day runs from 10am-2pm and is ideal for families in particular. “We just ask that people wear covered shoes or gumboots, bring a drink, sun hats or rain coats if it’s wet, and come and enjoy the day.”

Farm Day at the McLeod’s property has become so popular at least 1000 – and up to 1700 – people have attended. “Some enjoy it so much they come more than once. While it is mainly locals who attend, we do get overseas visitors

too. It’s a chance for people who have little contact with farming to see what it is really all about and we encourage them to ask any questions they have.

“One question we often get asked is why cows need to have calves to produce milk – it’s not a silly question – if you are not involved in farming you maybe don’t know that in order to produce milk, cows must have calves.”

Robyn says the day is a chance to showcase good farming practices.

“To be a successful business your operation has to be sustainable and that means animal welfare is vitally important, as is looking after the environment.”

Cows will be milked throughout the day, there will be shearing demonstrations, hopefully a sheep dog working with sheep and tractors on display. DairyNZ will have a stand outlining the kinds of feed eaten by cows, there will be about station explaining the use of fertiliser and Fonterra will have one of its tankers on site, and be demonstrating milk testing.

Fun activities include gum boot throwing, a lolly in a hay stack search

and a petting zoo. A coffee cart will be on site and a local volunteer fire brigade will be selling barbecue food.

Up to 60 volunteers, including neighbouring farmers and community groups, help run the day and parking is provided in paddock on the farm.

Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers’ spokesperson Steve Bailey says the day is an important one for many reasons.

“People who have never visited a farm have the chance to get some idea of what happens,” explains Steve.

“It’s also an opportunity for anyone interested in farming as a career to find out more – and most of all it’s a free, fun day out for families.”

Steve says Federated Farmers holds Farm Day events as a way of bridging the growing divide between rural and urban populations.

“Fewer urban people have connections with farming today and Farm Day is a great way to help change that,” he says.

BOP’s Farmday 2016 on Sunday, March 20, is at 1189 Welcome Bay Rd, and will be signposted from both ends of the road. Gates open 10am-2pm.

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Tiny chicken egg surprises teen Mount Maunganui teenager Imogen Rogers has a mystery on her hands. The teen, who has been keeping chickens for the last four years, found the tiniest egg possible in her chickens’ nest box the other day. It is all of 2cm long.

nest box. Nadine has laid small eggs before, but never as small as this.”

Imogen’s chickens normally lay an egg every other day, but have recently stopped, most likely because they are moulting.

The little egg was the last one Nadine has produced.

Imogen would really like to know why the egg is so small.

If anyone knows why, please get in touch with The Weekend Sun The egg is at newsroom@thesun.co.nz 2 cm long “I found the egg in my chicken Imogen loves animals. pen from my red shaver chicken She has not only two chickens, but Nadine,” says Imogen. also mice, fish, and cockatiels, most of which “My chickens had stopped laying recently she’s been given free. and I was surprised to find such a small egg in the

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Dan speeds to Saloon class success Tauranga’s 1NZ Dan Corrin took the Saloon class crown at last weekend’s Bay of Plenty Championship Meeting at Baypark Speedway.

Brindle race side-by-side, wheel-to-wheel at more than 180km/h.

“The race track was flat, fast and had a lot of grip so the lap times and speeds were impressive,” says Bernie.

Eventually Thomas pulled away from Brindle and Wood was able to get past Brindle into second place, Event promoter Bernie Gillon says Saturday’s with Brindle finishing third. meeting saw all classes of cars very well supported.

Daniel Thomas drove a double duty as he also The event had on-track battle in Sprint Cars, Saloon raced a 6 Shooter owned by Nigel Burkhart and Cars, Stock Cars, Mini Stocks and 6 Shooters vying registered to Baypark for the class titles of Bay of Family Speedway. “He n the Bay of Plenty Champion. dominated the class 1NZ Dan Corrin wo . ip sh ampion “There were many and won his second Plenty Saloon Car Ch visiting drivers from Bay Championship other tracks who title for the night, with came to try to take 33m Stewart Stevenson away our silverware,” finishing second and says Bernie. He says Auckland’s Simon Wi the Saloon Car race finishing third.” was dominated by For the sports future local cars and won champions, the mini

by Dan – the current stock drivers 88M New Zealand Saloon Todd Hemingway Champion – followed won with 77 points by 49M Bodie Abrahamson and 3NZ Michelle followed by 5M Luke McClymont on 72 points and Wymer. Plus 17 Sprint Cars competed, with 55A 71M Josh McClymont on 64 points.

Daniel Thomas racing out of Western Springs winning The next speedway race meeting is on Easter the feature race after an enthralling battle with 22A Saturday, where the feature event will be the South Dean Brindle initially, then Tauranga’s own 51M Pacific 6 Shooter Championships.

Rodney Wood. The first six laps saw both Thomas and For more, see www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

The Mount’s Cody Cooper in three-man MX1 battle Mount Maunganui’s defending national MX1 champion Cody Cooper and Australian pair Todd Waters and Dean Ferris are locked in an incredibly tight three-way battle which is set to be resolved at this weekend’s

2016 New Zealand Motocross Championships.

The drama of the fourth and final round at the Digger McEwen Motorcycle Park will unfold in Taupo, with the MX1 class seeing just one of the three

men win the premier title.

Only five points separate the trio – so the difference in each race between finishing first and third is exactly five points. For those keen to see Cody in action in Taupo, racing starts 10am.

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Good service and good quality Geoff Rothwell has been running his panel and paint shop for 30 years and he has only ever had one stipulation.

“Quality,” says Geoff. “Always has been, always will be. The whole objective here at Shape and Spray Automotive is good service and a good quality job so the client keeps shopping with us.”

Geoff ’s business is different because he does the big stuff – the motorhomes, trucks, concrete mixers and buses.

“If you see a big sharp looking Supercrete truck out there, then that’s our work,” says a product-proud Geoff. “Shape and Spray put heart and soul into making fleets look right so that it works for their business as well.”

But nothing is too big or too small.

Shape and Spray work for all insurance companies but of course the customer can choose which repairer they want.

There’s also five motorhomes sitting in his

shop at the moment including a classic 20-yearold Wakerley. “There are a lot of motorhomes in Tauranga that need looking after too. And we are one of the few panel and paint shops that can cater for them.

“There are varying standards of work out there but we choose to provide service and quality,” says Geoff. “It’s service and quality at Shape and Spray Automotive.”

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Special trips and tours for the mature traveller Opening its doors in 1994, Supreme Tours and Travel continues to offer their clients great value, competitively priced travel around the world.

“We specialise in escorted group tours for mature travellers,” says Terri Small, who owns the business. “We offer door-to-door, worry-free, safe and secure service.”

With more than 30 years’ experience in the travel industry, Terri knows what it takes to make a holiday worry-free.

Sales manager Vikki Bell adds another 25 years’ experience and escorts on several of the tours. Tours range from Wearable Arts in Wellington, Taupo Stayput, Adelaide and Murray River and Norfolk Island. Tours featuring gardens include Floriade in Canberra,

Wairarapa Garden Festival and the wellknown Rhododendron Festival.

Home pick-up in Tauranga is offered on most New Zealand tours. All tours are fully inclusive of airfares, coach

travel, sightseeing and meals – and you’re travelling with like-minded people and a fun and informative tour manager.

They can also beat most deals on the latest cruise specials, says Terri and Vikki.

Phone now for a full brochure and go on their mailing list.

They are happy to come and talk to your local club or retirement village.

The agency is a member of the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand and the International Association of Travel Agents, two marks of distinction that indicate it adheres to the highest level of professionalism.

Phone Terri or Vikki toll free on 0800 809 300 to book your next trip or Vikki Bell and Maggie Hunt at Wea rable Arts 2015 during one of email them at Supreme Tours and Travel’s tours. statltd@xtra.co.nz

Wishing for the freezing cold again Most people probably haven’t ever heard of a small place called Rovaniemi, and when you say that Santa lives there, people assume it’s in the North Pole.

But Rovaniemi isn’t in the North Pole, but it’s close – it’s in Finland.

My friend Olivia Shivas and I spent four months living in Finland and travelling to neighbouring countries including Estonia, Sweden, and Russia, but the highlight for me was the freezing temperatures in Rovaniemi.

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As we slowly start to cool down from the high temperatures here in Tauranga, I wish for the freezing cold again.

Olivia and I went to study in Helsinki, Finland, for a semester at the end of last year.

As our time in Finland wound to a close, we decided to take a trip of more than 800km by train to Rovaniemi.

Located in the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus.

The Finns are so pleased with Santa that they have an entire village – and separate theme park – dedicated to him and his work.

With real live Santa available to visit, reindeers to look at, ride with, and surprisingly eat, gifts to buy, and gloggi – mulled wine – to drink, Rovaniemi offers almost anything you could want from a white Christmas village; it is a true winter wonderland.

And snow is everywhere – dangling off the skinny tree branches, piled high on the ground, stuck in your hair, your nose, and your shoes.

Our coldest day was 18 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the hairs in your nose freeze, the hair on your head freezes, and any moisture on your eyelashes freezes into a literal ice ball.

Yes, Rovaniemi is cold. But Rovaniemi is very much worth the cold.

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Wartime heroism forges friendship Jonathon and Catherine Hayes are in theatre in the small French town of Egreville, population 2400, in the Ile-de-France region of France.

Leslie’s body lies in the local cemetery at Chaintreux just 3km from their home.

And when the full facts of that selfless act emerged for them, and when they met the pilot’s New Zealand nephew at a commemorative celebration last year and But it was a real-life drama involving heard “the incredible stories”, friendships a brave Kiwi 72 years ago that would were forged and long held travel plans were eventually bring them to New firmed up.

Zealand this week.

Jonathon and Catherine were “This all happened staying at the Otumoetai home right next door to of retired cop Brian where we lived,” Lisette and his wife says EnglishJean. “Normally, born Jonathon. there is just 20 “This was very or so people close,” says his at the annual wife Catherine. observation.

“This was a “Last year there very moving was 300. story.” They’re Brian and Jean Lissette with visiting french couple “Another talking about the generation Catherine and Jonathan Hayes. war-time heroics became aware,” says Catherine. Among them were Brian of a New Zealand Lancaster bomber pilot and Jean, local children, civic dignitaries Leslie Harry Lisette, who sacrificed himself and embassy officials, the entire village and and his aircraft so others would live.

Catherine and Jonathon.

“The scene at the cemetery, at Leslie’s grave, was very powerful,” says Jonathon.

Rather than just something the village did every year out of habit, they were now putting names and faces to history and it took on new significance.

“It’s a small village so not used to lots of important people in uniforms and flowers and big events,” says Catherine.

“We got together about something important that happened. Why can’t we keep the tradition alive?

“It is important for everyone,” adds Jonathon. He contributed to the celebration in his own special way.

The Airfix Avro Lancaster bomber his dad built for him many years before was given a new registration, the EM F-Fox of the late Lissette’s bomber, and added to a school exhibition marking the occasion.

“It is important not to forget,” says Catherine. For a few days sacrifice, loyalty, duty and friendship will occupy the conversation in Otumoetai.

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Off on holiday? Travel light, travel smart I always travelled heavy.

A change for every contingency and occasion and a choice of changes.

I never learned.

But less is definitely more practical and less stressful.

If you have old suitcases it

would pay to invest in some new lightweight luggage.

Only pack mix and match.

Don’t take a coat, do layers instead. Lay it out before stowing. Some of the gear will end up back in the closet. Wear one comfortable

all-purpose pair of shoes.

If you need heavy duty wear them and save space in your suitcase.

And roll rather than fold.

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OUR DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN

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The Western Bay of Plenty District is a special place to live.

A place that’s rich in history, has a vibrant sense of purpose and an exciting outlook for the future.

Dra Annual Plan 2016- 2017

We are currently reviewing our Annual Plan of projects and activities for the upcoming year. The good news is there are very few changes to the plan from those proposed in our 2015-2025 Long Term Plan. The total forecast rates increase of 3.64% is in line with what was forecast in the LTP. The consultation document provides information on how this affects properties across our District. The main changes are outlined below.

Put simply, we said what we were going to do and now we’re doing it.

Please take a look at our draft plan and let us know your views.

There are plenty of opportunities to have your say.

NEW PROJECTS IN THE WESTERN BAY 1 ANIMAL SHELTERS

2 BOOST OUR BROADBAND

Upgrading our shelters to meet growing demand.

To meet the needs of the District’s growing dog population, comply with national welfare requirements and provide better transaction facilities, Council is proposing to upgrade and expand its animal shelters in Te Puke and Katikati.

Council’s existing shelters were built in 1995 – more than 20 years ago – and can accommodate up to 17 dogs at a time. As the number of people – and subsequently dogs – move to the District these facilities can no longer meet demand. We’ve seen a 40 per cent increase in the number of dogs being impounded in the past five years alone.

Not only are our shelters no longer big enough, they do not meet national welfare requirements introduced in 2011.

Making the most of information and communication technology This will help maximise residents’ ability to access, participate in, and benefit from digital technologies. In 2015 we asked you to help identify the issues surrounding broadband and internet connectivity in the District. This helped us shape a Digital Enablement Plan for the Western Bay. This year we want to start moving on the plan by advocating for rural broadband, making faster broadband available and ensuring residents and businesses are aware of, educated on, and supported to use these technologies.

We propose upgrading our shelters over the next two years. This would cost $250,000 and will be loan funded over 10 years. The annual repayments would be $35,000 per year and would come from the animal services budget. The funding of the animal control activity is targeted to be 80% from registration fees and 20% from rates.

Council is proposing to contribute $100,000 in 2016-17 to enable this work to occur. This funding will come from general rates which would mean an average increase of $4.87 per ratepayer.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS

3 ONGARE POINT WASTE WATER SYSTEM We’ve been talking with the Ongare Point community about the process of installing a new wastewater system.

Currently, the Ongare Point community uses septic tanks, which Bay of Plenty Regional Council water quality monitoring shows has contributed to contamination of Tauranga Harbour.

We have been investigating options to replace existing septic tanks for the past 10 years and last year consulted with the community on their preferred option. Thorough planning takes place prior to installing the wastewater system at Ongare Point, such as getting a resource consent and purchasing any land required. Consequently, an additional year is required to get everything ready.

Council is moving the funding allocated for the wastewater system out by one year to 2017-18.

This aligns with when the Regional Council’s funding for the project is expected to be received.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF OUR PLANS?

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HAVE YOUR SAY ONLINE

Council is in the process of moving to one Uniform Annual Charge for water and wastewater.

This is because the service each ratepayer receives is the same, irrespective of where in the District their property is located. We are also installing water meters throughout the District so people who use less, pay less.

The 2016/17 year is the third and final in this transition process and, as such, rates movement for the wastewater charges and water charges have been equalised. The movement in water rates also reflects where each ward is in this water metering cycle. For instance, metered properties in the Te Puke and Maketu areas will see a reduced annual charge for water on their rates bill but will pay a volumetric charge based on how much water they use. Those areas that remain un-metered will continue to pay the un-metered charge.

Feedback looks a little different for this Annual Plan.

Because we’re proposing very few changes, there are no formal submissions or hearings.

Instead you’re welcome to give your feedback at our website: haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz /annualplan16-17

WATER METERS WILL BE INSTALLED IN ALL PROPERTIES BEFORE THE END OF 2018

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

RATES REMISSION & POSTPONEMENT POLICIES We have 12 policies that allow for a remission or postponement of rates in response to a range of circumstances e.g. hardship, natural disasters, etc.

We are currently reviewing these policies and are proposing a few minor changes for which we are seeking feedback. More information on these can be found in the consultation document.

We’ve developed a consultation document which has more information on key aspects of the Annual Plan, including the proposed rates for 2016/17.

This is available at all Council offices or by phoning 07 571 8008.

It’s also available on our website

haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/annualplan16-17 or by emailing

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MEET US IN PERSON You can speak with Councillors directly and give your feedback at the Annual Plan stall.

Where we’ll be and when is outlined below, so please come by and share your thoughts.

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SPORT & RECREATION

More than just rugby on offer Katikati Rugby Club is calling on parents to get their youngsters involved in the sport as training begins for 2016 and the facility is struggling to muster three teams in its junior division.

friendly, supportive environment for its youngster to play rugby.

And Tania says it’s incredible to watch your child’s progress as the season goes on.

“It’s neat to see – because at the start of the season they are all bumbling around and by the end they are all getting along and really enjoying playing rugby together.” Plus, parents and families get to know each From this month’s registration evening, other on the sidelines – which is great for those club president Tania new to town.

Davy says three junior “It’s a really nice social teams will go ahead – outing and a really cool but all are in need of family thing as well – more players to join for because you get younger the season. and older siblings “This year we will cheering on their have an Under 12, brothers and sisters.”

Under 11 and a rippa Plus all registered team go ahead – but junior players get to go we really need new on an end-of-year trip to players – both boys Rainbow’s End, which is and girls aged from fully funded. five to 12 years old – And parents shouldn’t to join up.” worry about travel Tania’s son Ben commitments for teams.

Lewis played in last Tania says the teams year’s rippa team – Katikati’s Under 7 rippa team at Rainbow’s End have carpool in place. and she says the sport “There is always options teaches youngsters some great skills on and off the to get your kid to the game – you just need to speak field. “It teaches them how to work as part of a to the coaches – there are always spare seats so no-one team – it’s not a selfish sport – and they also learn misses out.” about commitment.

Those interested can turn up to trainings on Tuesdays “They have to get up early Saturday mornings and after-school at the club at Moore Park and talk to commit to go along and play the games because their coaches, chuck a ball around and see if it’s for them. teams rely on them.”

Or call Tania on 027 4108797 for rippa rugby, Troy Tania says everyone in the teams gets a chance to Arundel on 027 4786766 for Under 12s or Kym Mair play – not just the fast or best players. “Everyone on 027 4535126 for Under 11s.

Merle Foster gets a run with the ball.” The club aims to provide a

Surf lifesaving championships launch today Bay of Plenty clubs will look to continue their domination at the 2016 Eastern Bay Energy Trust New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships taking place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Hosted by Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club, more than 1500 athletes from 49 clubs have converged on Ohope Beach for four action-packed days of competition, which starts today.

“Our athletes have been training hard and have been producing some standout results at local, regional and international events over the summer,” says Surf Life Saving New Zealand sport manager Mike Lord.

“We’re bound to see some top level racing during the next few days as they give it their all to

round out the season.”

The weather is also sure to play its part, with a predicted increase in wave height to 1.8m on Sunday.

The Omanu club has long dominated the Masters space and last year took out their 11th consecutive title, finishing with nearly twice The 2016 Eastern Bay Energy Trust New as many points as Mount Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships Maunganui. starts at Ohope Beach today.

But Mount Maunganui Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media Services. defended their domination in The 2016 Eastern Bay Energy the open ranks, winning the Allan Trust New Zealand Surf Life Gardner Memorial Trophy for the Saving Championships is at fourth year running, finishing with Ohope Beach from March 18-20. a massive 213 points – more than For more information, visit: double that of Gisborne’s Midway www.surflifesaving.org.nz club, which placed second and David Tauranga Mairangi Bay took third.

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Warning: raw milk considered high risk Consumers of raw milk are being warned to take care when drinking the animal byproduct.

Ministry for Primary Industries director animal and animal products Matthew Stone says raw milk is considered a high risk food and it’s important consumers understand this.

“People who choose to drink

Tea time with Toby Toby, 10 months, with his mum Nikki Wilson. Photo: Tracy Hardy. smile and laugh.”

People are being invited to chromosome 21 and the date of World Down Syndrome Day. Nikki has been overwhelmed join Nikki Wilson and her Toby and his three-yearby the enormous support New 11-month-old son Toby for old sister have decorated big Zealand gives for children with cardboard teapots to celebrate this Down syndrome. a cup of tea on Monday. day, says Nikki.

“From the day Toby was born, “We would love those in the our family has been reassured by Nikki and Toby, who has CBD on Monday to put their all of the thorough monitoring Down syndrome, will be outside morning cup of tea/coffee in a of Toby, both medically and Bravo Restaurant in the Red takeaway cup and come down to developmentally. We got given so Square from 9.30am to 11am to meet Toby during their morning much information immediately. celebrate World Down Syndrome tea break.”

“The New Zealand Down Awareness Day. All donations go to the New Syndrome Association is so readily The New Zealand Down Zealand Down Syndrome available to give any guidance Syndrome Association has Association. if requested. We would love to adopted T4T as a signature “Toby has a beautiful beaming share a moment with anyone who event to promote World Down smile and an awesome two-arm wishes to support World Down Syndrome Day. Tea 4 Trisomy wave. He makes everyone Syndrome Day.” Letitia Atkinson 21 refers to the third copy of

New ultrasound clinic in Tauranga New ultrasound clinic Focus Ultrasound adds to the choice people have when looking at ultrasound options.

they are open late on Wednesdays to 7pm and Saturday mornings from 9am to noon. Urgent scans are also available by special appointment.

Haylie says they are dedicated to providing a friendly, personalised, and caring service to each Focus Ultrasound is of their patients. owned and operated Their clinic is

by Sally Shaw and conveniently located Haylie Robb. Both at 100 11th Ave, have worked locally Focus Ultrasound’s Sally Shaw, Gemma Kehely and Tauranga. as sonographers for Haylie Robb.

For more information, more than 30 years visit www.focusultrasound.co.nz or phone collectively and are excited to be able to offer this 07 544 5993.

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“With the increased growth in population of the region we feel there is a need to provide readily available, prompt and competitively priced Karla Hale Acupuncture ultrasound imaging services which is why we have www.haleacupuncture.com created Focus Ultrasound,” says Haylie.

They offer a comprehensive range of ultrasound imaging such as pregnancy, musculoskeletal, abdominal, renal, pelvic and vascular scans.

Focus Ultrasound uses the latest state-of-the-art GE Ultrasound machines and for added convenience

raw milk should make sure they are getting their milk directly from the farmer and are only buying it for personal and household consumption.”

Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurised (heat treated) to kill harmful bacteria like E coli, Campylobacter and Salmonella that are potentially present in the milk.

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A walk on the wild side Matakana Island iwi guide participants cross mudflats from the end of Matahui Rd to the island at last year’s Echo Walking Festival.

Do you want to get fit, flex those muscles or get some fresh air into those lungs?

Exploring what’s on your doorstep in the Western Bay of Plenty with the 13th annual Echo Walking Festival is just the thing for you.

Starting March 19, the idea is to get residents on some of their beaten tracks again – for exercise, exploration, education and most of all excitement.

Katikati walks organiser Jacqui Knight says the festival encourages Kiwis to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, to appreciate the attractions of our region, and to keep fit and active.

And the local offerings are booking up fast.

The Saturday Tuhua/Mayor Island Overnight Excursion on March 19 and March 30 are fully booked – while others are proving popular too.

The Aongatete Restoration Trust Walk on April 2 is a family-friendly 1.5-hour event, where participants walk the forest and learn about the trust’s work restoring wildlife and plant life part of the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park by poisoning ship rats and possums.

“This one is aimed at families – encouraging them to get out and about and it has an education theme to it,” says Jacqui. The walk is free but a donation to the cause will be appreciated.

Other events include Have-a-go Geo-teering at McLaren Falls Park on March 19, a Train ‘n’ Trek at Waihi on March 20, an Otanewainuku Night Adventure on April 1, and Bowentown’s Historical Walk ‘n’ Talk on April 5.

But a real hands-on event is the Mudflat Challenge on April 6 near Katikati. Participants leave end

“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in” – Isaac Asimov It’s often difficult to be objective about how we see ourselves… perhaps one way of scrubbing our windows once in a while is

of Matahui Rd to be guided across the mudflats to Matakana Island by three local iwi.

It’s about a two-hour’s walk to the island and walkers need appropriate clothing and footwear.

“It’s really cool because you’re met by iwi on horseback,” says Jacqui.

“You get very muddy and you nearly have to strap your shoes on with tape so they don’t get stuck in the mud.

“You go through about three channels. Last year was low tide – but a high, low tide – and at the last channel we crossed in waist-high water so it’s quite an adventure.

“You do have to be relatively fit because you’re trudging through mud. The shallowest it gets is knee-deep,” says Jacqui, who hopes the events get residents walkin in their local parks and reserves.

Jacqui reckons we often bypass or forget what’s in front of us.

“It’s all about getting people out and about exploring the region and all of the amazing walks we’ve got right on our doorstep.

“Often it’s safety in numbers. You might have thought: ‘I’ve always wanted to do that walk in the Kaimai Range but I don’t have anyone to do it with’, or ‘I don’t know where I’m going’. So if you go on a guided walk – the festival’s walks are all guided – you have that safety that you’re going with someone who knows where they are going.”

Most guides tell you the history of the site, which you will not get when walking by yourself.”

The festival finishes April 10.

To book walks, see www.echowalkfest.org.nz

to ask: “How would I feel if I was in the position I am making assumptions about?” And observe what comes to you.

Once you have thought of all the different options try to think of two more – this challenges you to step outside the set of judgements you unconsciously apply to your perceptions.

This can also help bring more

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objectivity, and therefore more compassion, to the situation you are observing. What assumptions are you applying to your surroundings at the moment?

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Bathing in Barbers Bay Rum My father bathed in the stuff, literally.

Bay Rum – a centuries old panacea that still works. “…a refreshing and stimulating scalp tonic containing menthol to give an invigorating feel to the skin,” says the label on my bottle.

Every day my old man would get down from the bathroom cabinet a big brown labelless bottle decanted from an even bigger brown bottle, slosh a puddle of Bay Rum in those working hands and apply it all parts north of the navel. Hair, neck, face chest and armpits – the works. Every occasion was

a Bay Rum occasion. That distinctive, manly, fruity, spicy, aroma from a far off exotic location worked for a morning in the garden, taking the “old girl” to the pictures on a Saturday night, weddings and funerals.

It was Malcolm’s smell. And his boys liked it.

It made us feel comfortable.

And he still permeates

my life 40 years after he suddenly and prematurely left us. I take the top off a bottle of Bay Rum and there he is. His image as large and living as his smell that still wafts around.

Bay Rum’s a body lotion, a hair tonic and a general astringent.

It’s a distillate from rum and leaves and berries probably out of the West Indies and debuted sometime round

the 16th Century.

Sailors apparently began rubbing the components on their bodies to mask their pong on long voyages.

Then they realised infusing the leaves in rum made application easier.

They added citrus peels, spices and other ingredients to enhance the fragrance, and five centuries later were still splashing Bay Rum around – got to be good.

During the prohibition there was a Bay Rum containing 58 percent grain alcohol.

“For external use only,” the label read. That would sit very comfortably on a Tui ad.

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Daughter in school year 8?

Protect her from cervical cancer by getting her free HPV immunisations Girls in year 8 are being offered free HPV immunisations at school.

A consent form will be coming home with them for parents and caregivers.

Please read, sign and return the form to school.

If you would like to find out more you can speak to your public health nurse on (07) 577 3383 or contact your family doctor or practice nurse.

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Sweet success in one year Real Italian Doughnuts is celebrating their first birthday this month after operating a mobile food trailer in Tauranga in March 2015.

making with his mother.

“They are soft, light and airy doughnuts which are absolutely delicious,” Salve says.

Real Italian Doughnuts has teamed up with a commercial doughnut factory in Auckland, meaning For their first birthday, they can attend more Real Italian Doughnuts markets, events, is offering doughnut provide schools lovers the opportunity with fundraising to purchase bite-size Salve Basile and his daughter Caprice, 11, who often opportunities, doughnuts online. works with him. Photo: Pondera et Amor. and now supply Owner Salve Basile doughnut-lovers all over the country, Salve says. says their first year has been “awesome” and their If you are looking for a yummy sweet doughnut for doughnuts have been a real success with customers. an upcoming event, they have just the treat for you, The doughnut recipe is Salve’s version of a Salve says, and it’s really easy to buy, heat, and eat. traditional Southern Italian delicacy that he grew up

Food intolerances gone wild It’s surprisingly hard to cook when you can’t eat sugar, dairy, any herbs or spices except salt and pepper, onion, garlic, corn, processed meats, and fructose – found in most fruits.

When you’re intolerant to all of these foods, cooking up a tasty fulfilling meal gets tough.

In our house, we eat a lot of vegetables, rice, pasta, and bread, because mum is intolerant to most other foods.

After feeling sick for most of her life, my

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Mum finally went to a doctor and found out she was intolerant to a lot of foods.

I can cook up a mean vegetarian lasagne, which will usually last us two days, but after that things start to get dicey.

Salads are good too, and sometimes we can throw a bit of steak in as well, to get some protein, and unbattered fish and

homemade potato chips is a popular dish in our house too.

Desserts are almost a thing of the past, because they usually contain either copious amounts of sugar or fruit.

Snacking is basically a thing of the past for mum, too, and the grocery bill got a bit more expensive because we have to buy specialty foods that are low sugar sometimes.

But it does mean I get to try weird and wacky recipes now, and it’s been good for getting more fresh vegetables on the table; so it’s not all bad.

Just glad it’s not me that had to give up chocolate altogether!

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Taking our food seriously Since this is my first piece for The Weekend Sun I thought I should introduce myself and explain what food is to me.

After all, what you choose to eat is the single most important decision that you make every day and should be taken seriously – that said it should be a fun and exciting part of your life and it really doesn’t have to be hard.

Food and cooking is a journey, not just through time and geography but a personal journey through your life’s experiences. For me that started as a small child learning to cook with my mother and grandmother.

The simple joy of baking bread with your grandmother and tearing it open, straight out of the oven, is what life-long memories are made of.

Explosion

This explosion of culinary art was so liberating as a young chef, the feeling we could all chase the ultimate flavour and compete with each other on talent alone.

Slowly young chefs mature and pretty quickly we all started to realise that true flavour was rooted in the freshness not the bizarreness of the raw ingredients.

And almost by mistake we became seasonal chefs.

We started planting gardens and keeping chickens, making friends with local farmers and artisans – all with the aim of being able to serve the freshest possible. For almost all of our food there is a dilemma, the best time to eat it is straight out of the ground, field or farm.

To serve strawberries still warm from the sun will always taste better than the insipid things in the refrigerator. Pretty much everything grown in or on the ground starts losing flavour and nutritional value from the very moment it’s picked and continues to lose

flavour for every hour it takes to get to your plate.

We can do astounding things with a simple egg – but for sheer perfection take an egg so fresh you almost have to squeeze the chicken and poach it straight away.

Ingredients 20ml vegetable oil 40g Flaky salt 40g coarse cut pepper 5g mustard seeds 5g poppy seeds 2g celery seeds 2g fennel seeds 2g coriander seeds 1g nutmeg 1g clove 2g Turmeric 1g ginger

Seasonal simplicity

Now, of course, we get to the growing up part of this. It finally dawned on this arrogant young chef that I wasn’t being that new at all. In fact what I had come around to, albeit by the backdoor, was that all food is best when it is fresh, local and in season. Let’s face it, what our grandmothers could have told us if we’d only listened.

Suddenly simplicity is the perfect way to celebrate the latest seasonal arrival.

Imagine picking the first peas from the garden in late spring and making a simple risotto with a big handful of them thrown in at the last minute with a squeeze of lemon juice and a twist of pepper – garden to table in minutes, with the full flavour popping in your mouth just metres from the garden patch. Sheer perfection.

In a strange way the circle is almost complete when you start to realise that not only is there a perfect time for everything we eat, but that time is also perfect for our bodies to maintain healthy balance.

What’s more, the way we cook changes through the seasons to compliment the food and make our annual voyage through the seasons a treat to all of our senses.

So to kick things off I’ve shared my seasoning mix.

This is so easy and keeps really well.

You can put it in a grinder if you like but I personally prefer the slightly chunky finish.

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Winter seasoning Summer seasoning Ingredients 20ml vegetable oil 40g Flakey salt 40g coarse cut pepper 5g mustard seeds 5g poppy seeds 2g cumin seeds 1g dried chilli 2g coriander seeds 1g nutmeg 1g clove 2g Turmeric 1g ginger

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Peter Blakeway, food writer and

presenter, caterer and private chef

Both of these seasonings are basically the same, with the winter one having a bit more warming spices and the summer one a bit more cooling.

Method Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and then add oil to a frying pan and heat until very hot. Aim for the smoke point. At this point carefully pop in the seasoning mix and stir continuously. Keep heating the seasoning mix for a couple of minutes to allow flavours to combine, then tip out. Allow to cool completely before putting in an airtight container. This will keep for a couple of months in the pantry.

Relish and cheese workshops anyone?

There’s two food-making events this weekend teaching people how to turn produce or milk into tasty offerings, which are part of the Sustainable Backyards calendar for March.

First is a Preserves & Relishes workshop at 45 Beach Rd, Katikati, on tomorrow, March 19, from 10.30am-1pm teaching participants how to turn crops into great food that

lasts longer.

To book, call 07 549 0399.

The second is a Simply Soft Cheese workshop on Sunday, March 20, at 190A Tara Rd, Papamoa, where participants learn how to make mozzarella, mascarpone and butters, and get information on dairying and culturing. See www.teacherinthepaddock.co.nz

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Think very carefully before deciding

Fun at the Country

Fellow citizens. Every morning I greet the sunrise of this beautiful land. I give thanks to our creator for the privilege of living in this free land as I raise our flag to the mast. I give thanks for the benefits of our democratic way of life and the decent way of life we enjoy.

These privileges are not enjoyed universally.

Our early settlers toiled in mud and slush in primitive conditions to build great highways, ports, cities and towns, electricity supplied water schemes hospitals, schools etc – all of which we enjoy today.

Maori and Pakeha, men and women, worked together under the ideals spoken by Governor William Hobson at Waitangi in 1940: “He iwi tahi tatau – We are one people”. These words were spoken under our present flag, now with the addition of the stars of the Southern Cross.

I’m writing as an older man. My schooldays were spent during the World War II. Our young men, often elder brothers, Maori and European, were overseas fighting to protect us and our country – not just for

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Erin Walpole, 9, with her minion cake she made at the Te Puna Country Fair.

our flag, but certainly it was an honoured symbol.

There were no arguments then about whether we needed to change our flag. We all loved and honoured our flag. In schools throughout the country, the day started with an assembly of all children. The flag was hoisted to the masthead, suitable music played through loudspeakers and we marched into our respective classrooms.

No dispute then. The alternative then would be ‘no choice’.

Not if we were defeated. Just strict obedience to the German Swastika or the Japanese ‘Rising Sun’ flags.

If you have not yet voted on a change of flag possibility, and you think our present and historic flag is ‘old fashioned’, please think very carefully before deciding.

To throw away tradition and the symbolic history, which our ancestors worked and fought for, and left in our care, would seem to me quite insulting.

L Anderson, Omokoroa

Cancer drugs before new flag

Charlie Wallacy, 9, with the mushroom fairy cake she made.

Every week we read about people risking their lives to save another and all too often sacrificing their own life in their effort. An opportunity to save lives on a grand scale was passed over when the wonder drug Keytruda became available.

Although the drug is governmentfunded in Australia, the UK and other countries, our cash-strapped Pharmac would not fund it. Our government claims Pharmac operates at arms length.

Our ministers must have the longest arms in the world but the old adage still applies – he who holds the purse strings holds the power.

At this point Prime Minister John

Andre Chrisnall, 7, enjoying the slide.

Keenan, 8, and Jameson, 9, McConnochie at the hole in one.

Key, with no risk to his own life and no loss of face, heeded the polls. Campbell Live showed 82 per cent of Kiwis didn’t want to change our flag – John could have pulled the plug on his ego trip flag referendum and transferred his taxpayers’ $26 million to Pharmac. This would have saved the lives of scores of advanced melanoma sufferers who are now condemned to an early grave because John would not lift a finger and wasted money on his flag referendum. I wonder if he will attend the funerals of these poor forgotten people and explain to their family his priority.

D Shiel, Matua

Nothing that looks like the Aussies When World War II broke out, I was 11 years old and lived in Dunedin. I was always taken to the railway station to say goodbye to members of my family who had been on final leave. There was always a piper or pipers. No flag. New Zealanders went to war for their country and families.

Sprinting to the finish line

Now the kiwi is being mentioned.

Alright, silver fern or kiwi. They both mean New Zealand.

The fern is on our passports, loud and clear. Also on children’s school books.

Please, no more flag which looks like Australia.

Margaret Nobbs, Tauranga

Reimburse the $26 million!

Attention Prime Minister John Key: When his ‘folly’ is over, and the current flag is retained – as predicted – I challenge him to reimburse the New Zealand taxpayer the $26m from his own large pocket.

This is money that could have been spent on many worthwhile causes. Funding of Keytruda for 300 melanoma patients is one example.

And divvying up $26m would give every primary school in the country an extra $10,244.

D Maguire, Katikati

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Limited commercialisation for Mauao? Union Jack has earned its place Tauranga City Council is currently conducting a survey seeking suggestions as to future plans for the Mount, or Mauao.

Access to the Mount must be free to all walkers in perpetuity and not be obstructed by ulterior prejudices and monetary motives.

However, the Mount could be improved by allowing limited commercialisation.

Increasingly, mobility restricted folk are very disappointed by not having the ability to enjoy the panoramic views from atop the Mount.

Tourists complain that it’s a shame there is not ready access to the top of the Mount for all folk, not just the athletically capable.

In my global travels, a promontory such as the Mount would have provision for access to the top either by cable car, funicular rail or 4x4 vehicle.

Even our near neighbour Rotorua capitalises on its hilltop endowment, likewise with the Queenstown gondola, Wellington Cable Car and the Christchurch

The Union Jack has earned it’s place on our national flag.

If it wasn’t for the Maori Chiefs sending a request to Queen Victoria asking for her help to stop the Maori tribes fighting each other, there would not be a Treaty of Waitangi.

The Union Jack is the only recognition I know of to pay tribute to those British soldiers who lie in New Zealand graves.

Our forebears came through two wars and a depression under our revered flag – do we need to add a sports emblem?

I think there is a smokescreen here, with attention on the flag while meetings are being held throughout New Zealand on our water rights.

There does seem to be political interference in the choice of our flag. Those who are looking to the future are backing a dead horse, as it is our history and sacrifices that build a nation.

My Husband, along with many of our other brave soldiers, fought and died under our precious flag which means a lot to our loyal and patriotic generation.

U McGrath, Otumoetai

Porthills gondola.

Maybe it is timely that progressive thinking prevails and not be shackled by overpandering to archaic beliefs and cultural sensitivities.

There would undoubtedly be a financial profit from such a venture for any commercial operator – and if Maori interests want to fulfil that role, then all well and good.

T Fellingham, Oropi

Andrew little bit blind to representation I was staggered to hear Labour leader Andrew Little say that he voted to retain the current flag because the proposed new one “did not represent New Zealand”. The example he gave was “our Maori people”.

I could not believe my ears! How can that be? Black is the favoured colour of most of our national teams, and frequently occurs in Maori arts and crafts. Blue is the colour of our ocean and sky, both

key elements in Maori mythology and the Maori worldview.

The silver fern has been used as a symbol of New Zealand for decades, including on our war graves and as a motif in Maori tattoos, weaving, and carving. The Southern Cross is a constellation

indicative of our location in Antipodes and was used by early Maori navigators to bring them to this land.

There is nothing on the new flag that doesn’t represent New Zealand. Moreover, we need a flag that is inclusive, not simply representative of one interest group, culture, ethnicity, or sector of society. There are none so blind as those who will not see!

PJ Donnell, Welcome Bay

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Think of the cost: If we vote to get a new flag

not only will it have cost $26 million, just think of how much the taxpayer will have to pay to have new flags for the Government departments, armed forces, schools etc. I’m wondering if John Key owns or has shares in a flag-making company.

W Galloway, Omokoroa.

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RMA changes without elected responsibility The NZ citizen is faced with changes to the Resource Management Act and the control of fresh water without the Government physically and publicly informing the general public about the proposed changes.

If government MPs and their ministries upheld their ‘duty of care’ to the collective citizens of New Zealand, all changes to Acts should reasonably be inserted into the main regional papers every two weeks

for three months prior to the opening of submissions to any Select Committee.

The information should include the heading, the number and the subset of ‘what the Act reads at the moment’ and the ‘proposed change’.

Only then will you have an informed

World’s population out of control I feel compelled to write again about our burgeoning population, which is out of control. Those two ads on TV ‘Save the Child Fund’ and ’18,000 children die each day’ – we cannot blame the children for being born, but blame the parents for out-of-control sex!

Birth control should have been in force 50 to 60 years ago – two children to a married couple only, and we would not be having the problems in our 21st Century.

If we save say 75 per cent of those 18,000 there would not be standing room

on Earth in six to seven years!

And why should we keep murdering crims alive and in comfort?

We must reintroduce capital punishment for those convicted of murder - asap!

Plus, the plight of refugees all around our planet seem uncontrollable, because of our population explosion, causing diseases, viruses etc.

There seems to be no end to the pogrom in Iraq, Syria, Turkey etc plus the ongoing unrest in Israel and Palestine.

E Izett, Tauranga City

Climate change opinion is wrong?

Judging from R Smith’s letter ‘Please jump off the warmist merry-go-round’ (The Weekend Sun, March 11), he has superior scientific advice than, among others, President Barack Obama and the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pope Francis, and the 1200 scientists who met last year in Paris – in regard to climate-change.

One would have thought with the ever-increasing evidence of global

warming – the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctic ice melt, the worldwide retreat of glaciers, rising ocean temperatures and increased acidification, measurable sea level rise, and recent increased frequency of severe storm events such as the Fiji cyclone – that climate-change deniers had realised their error. But as Mr Smith’s letter shows, at least one hasn’t!

E Orsulich, Otumoetai

public who is given their democratic right to respond.

The proposed changes will write into law, further tribal control over land, water and Local Government infrastructure without any elected responsibility.

MJ Anderson, Pyes Pa

Fridges used to last a lifetime When will the supply of shoddy goods from a certain country come to an end?

Our six-year-old fridge just packed up which will cost $500 for parts to repair. I looked up a similar fridge in England, brand new, and it was £300 – that’s about $600.

The same fridge in the United States is $400.

Fridges used to last a lifetime. The man who took the fridge away claims that almost every day he has to see to fridges that have broken down shortly after the guarantee runs out. It is just not good enough when goods are made for half the price overseas and still sell for the same price, when they were well-made in NZ. A Bourne, Bethlehem

Water rights - no more, no less At the Freshwater Meeting in Tauranga on March 15 representatives of Ngati Ranginui and Ngai Te Rangi both claimed Maori have rights to water beyond those of other citizens, acknowledged by the courts and that it was not a race issue. Well, no matter how often they say it, both they and the courts are wrong. By the Treaty of Waitangi, all Maori became fully entitled British subjects with the same rights to water and other natural resources as other Kiwis, no more and no less.

Their claims to the contrary dishonour the Treaty and their denial it is a race issue is false. Quite simply, they are racists demanding race-based political privileges.

Bruce Moon, Nelson

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Authority Jesus has given the Church Returning from a mission, Jesus followers joyfully reported: “Lord even the demons submit to us when we use Your Name”. Jesus’ response should cause every Christian to gasp in astonishment!

In the following easily overlooked verse, Jesus declared that the same Power and Authority he had, the Church now has! Listen to these amazing words. “I saw Satan fall like lightening from Heaven, I [Jesus] have given you [Church] authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [evil demonic spirits] and to overcome all the power of the enemy [devil] and nothing will harm you (Luke 10:19).

Jesus is declaring that the Church now has the authority and

responsibility to crush the evil demonic powers that are destroying so many lives today.

Apostle John taught the reason Jesus came was to destroy the works of the devil. The purpose of the church is to do the same.

Jesus said himself: “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father” (John 14:12).

How do we use this authority? We go into the world…and preach the gospel in the powerful name of Jesus. We go in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit and through Prayer we crush, all the power of the enemy.

Brothers and sisters, this world is desperate! Jesus has given us all authority. Let’s go in his name and crush the enemy under our feet. Amen!

Seeking to find the truth Last Sunday I sat with my friends in a circle. On a table in the middle of the circle was a vase of flowers and some books of spiritual guidance, including the Bible.

For an hour we sat as still as we could and shared silence among us.

It was a time of peaceful reflection. Each of us, in our own way, went into the place of stillness that is within, waiting and listening for whatever truth and understanding came. This is one way Quakers worship, seeking to find the truth God has for each of us in this day and age.

During that hour of meeting for worship, one woman read a thoughtful article, then there was more silence. Others spoke words that had come to them as they sat.

After each had spoken, there was more silence, time to think about what had been said.

At the end of the hour of silence, there was talking and listening among us: lively and stimulating conversation.

In this life of ours that seems so busy, so full of opportunities to do, so many things to look after, so much overwhelming information, time to

be still, to reflect and to listen with others is precious indeed.

Next Sunday I hope to again sit quietly with friends in a circle. To learn more, phone 07 544 0448.

Mary Rose, Tauranga Quaker

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Ella’s chilly plunge for brother Josh Svendsen “was like a new baby once he was fixed” at just eight days old. He doesn’t remember much of what happened, but his mum Tash does.

The 11-year-old Tauranga boy was born with a coarctation of the aorta and doctors ‘fixed’ his heart.

“We didn’t know before he was born that there was anything wrong,” says Tash. “The condition is very difficult to pick up during scans. They knew there was something wrong because he kept getting fluid on his lungs that he couldn’t get rid of.”

Eight-day-old Josh and Mum were transferred via ambulance to Starship Children’s Health hospital to visit a specialist. But Josh’s heart wasn’t doing so well.

“They diagnosed him with the condition [coarctation of the aorta] and they ended up doing emergency surgery that afternoon,” says Tash.

Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital condition where the aorta narrows to an abnormal width.

“At one point his aorta was only the size of a pinhead for the blood to get through,” says Tash.

“He had an operation where they go in from his back and they separate his ribs. They cut out the narrowed part and sewed

Ella Svendsen and her brother Josh, Rachael Wakelin, Ally Genet and Lilly Hosking. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

it back together.

He was like a new baby basically once he was fixed.”

Josh’s big sister Ella, 12, doesn’t remember the details, but still wants to help her little brother in any way she can.

On March 19, Ella and a few of her brave friends will be chilling out in an icy pool for five minutes to raise funds and awareness of the many children living with a heart condition and provide life-long support.

Heart Kids BOP’s Bay of Plenty Heart Stopper event challenges teams of four to six to take on the chilly plunge, with the ice water reflecting its use to help slow a patient’s metabolism during open heart surgery – just like what happened to Josh.

The Heart Stopper Challenge is at Mount Maunganui’s Coronation Park on Saturday, March 19, from 10am. To register a team, visit heartstopper.org.nz/event/ heartstopperchallengebop2016 or www.facebook.com/ heartstopperchallengeheartkidsbop/ To donate to Ella, visit heartstopperchallengebop2016. everydayhero.com/nz/teamac

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A harbourside carnival at twilight Omokoroa Point School’s new overhauled harbourside carnival will be held tomorrow with a fresh look and feel.

money they earn goes back to their classrooms.

“The children will be paid for their labour, but the children have to give that money to the class and it helps the fundraising for their class trips,” says Grant.

School PTA chairman Grant “They are gaining skills in that Rimmer says this is the 15th area, and it’s a bit of an educational year the school has hosted the component about what happens on fundraising event, but this year a commercial level.” it has been “revamped”.

The money raised from the Grant says the event will have carnival will mostly be put towards more of a “country” vibe with the conversion of two old classrooms pony rides and a small petting Omokoroa Point School pupils, Adam into a multipurpose room. zoo, which he says will be a Haupt, Zac Weir, Samantha Neilson and “We’re converting [the old rooms] change from their old style of Emma Mackie. Photo: Bruce Barnard. into one big space.” ”white elephant”.

Grant expects between 300 and The carnival has about 20 independent stallholders 400 people to come and enjoy the festivities. selling high quality items to the public, as well as Claridges Real Estate and FreshChoice supermarket “typical carnival” activities such as bumper cars, a chair are helping sponsor the carnival. ‘o’ plane, bouncy castles and more.

Omokoroa Point School’s Harbourside Carnival is at Senior students from the school are being recruited to Omokoroa Point School tomorrow evening, March 19, work some of the food and entertainment stalls, and the from 4pm-7pm.

Cayla-Fay Saunders

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From PlayStation to playing capoeira Sheila Hanlen asked her 12-year-old son Josh what he’d like to do – continue taekwondo? Start boxing?

boundaries we set ourselves thus building confidence with every little accomplishment. “ They’re benefits that will be visible at the festival presentation at Historic Village tomorrow, March 19.

“He was playing PlayStation and he said he wanted to do what Organised on the closest Saturday to Race Relations Day on Eddy Gordo on Tekken does. I looked and honestly wondered: ‘I March 21, the Multicultural Festival is this year staying true to don’t think that’s a real thing son’,” says Sheila. the motto ‘Welcoming Diversity’.

But Sheila did her research and found ‘Eddy’ does capoeira While the programme is still being fine-tuned, key acts include – a Brazilian martial art that combines the elements of dance, Tauranga band ‘The Whittakers’, and a display by Parewhati acrobatics and music.

Taikato who will be exhibiting her weaving.

“Then, by chance, I was at university a week A Welcome to Tauranga Migrant Support hub for migrants later and there was a Capoeira Brasil poster will have representatives of various organisations on-site on the wall. I called and the week later Josh to serve as a one-stop-shop for information. was attending capoeira.”

National MP Melissa Lee will be speaking on behalf of One month on and Sheila joined in too Minister for Ethnic Communities Peseta Sam Lotu-liga and the mother-and-son duo have since about the value of retaining and celebrating our heritage been practising capoeira for 10 years. languages to support links to our cultural identity and a sense “In 2009 we had the privilege of meeting and of community belonging. And one lucky visitor is going to leave attending a workshop with the mestre, who is the the alcohol-free, smoke-free, green event with a $500 spot prize PlayStation character Eddy Gordo,” says Sheila. donated by ANZ Bank. Festival director Ewa Fenn encourages Tomorrow 22-year-old Josh will be holding a onevisitors to take part in the Parade of hour workshop encouraging audiences at the 17th Nations at noon.

Tauranga Multicultural Festival: Welcoming Diversity Multicultural Tauranga provides to participate in very basic defensive, offensive and flags and country name signs, but acrobatic movements. people can also come with their Audiences will also learn musical instruments, songs own flag. “And don’t forget to bring and a short roda, or game, for participants who want to something to sit on, a folding chair try out their new skills. or a blanket to watch the stage Josh teaches capoeira classes in Mount Maunganui and programme,” says Ewa. Te Puke under the supervision of their Mestre Peixe in Sunscreen, a hat or an umbrella are Sydney. Regardless of age, fitness or body shape, capoeira also recommended. has benefits for all, says Sheila.

Capoeira Brasil The annual festival is at Historic “Capoeira encourages individuals to move in BOP capoeirista Village on Saturday, March 19, ways their bodies may not be accustomed to Zoe Hunter from 10am-4pm.

Josh Hanlen. and challenges both the mental and physical

Check it out! Madcap comedy on stage A lighthearted and insightful take on the stresses faced by supermarket staff will have you chuckling through the express aisle when Detour Theatre presents its latest hit comedy ‘The Checkout Chicks’.

right now are experiencing many of the situations we’re exploring around the changing employment environment, due to increased automation, gives the play an added vitality.”

If the women of Discount Co are going to survive, they’ll have to fight together as one and take things to a whole new level. “‘The Checkout Chicks’ is hilarious, madcap humour to tickle your funnybone and stir your heart,” says Glen.

Detour Theatre’s ‘The Checkout Chicks’ shows from March 30- April 16. Tickets cost $22-$27 from www.iticket.co.nz, by phone on 0508 iTICKET or over the counter at Cartridge World. For more information, visit: www.detour.co.nz David Tauranga

Written by Tauranga playwright Devon Williamson, this highly entertaining and poignant observation of life faced by the average Kiwi takes to the stage from March 30-April 16.

On top of daily skirmishes with customers and the dim-witted men in their lives, the checkout ladies of Discount Co Supermarket now face the prospect of losing their jobs thanks to the new boss’ The Weekend Sun has two decision to install automated checkout aisles. double passes to give away to Detour trustee Glen Morris says two lucky readers who can ‘The Checkout Chicks’ not only tell us the name of the features Devon’s trademark supermarket where ‘The wit and keen sense of the Checkout Chicks’ is set? ridiculousness but also boasts a Enter online at www. super stellar cast of local actors. sunlive.co.nz under the “The play is very, very funny completion section. but there’s no missing the sense All entries must of gravity that lies just beneath be received by Detour Theatre proudly presents its fi rst show of 2016 the surface,” says Glen.

Wednesday, March 23.

‘The Checkout Chicks’ from March 30-April 16.

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RESOURCEBooklovers CENTRE are in for an Easter treat next weekend, and

not the chocolate egg kind.

Tauranga Rotary Club’s 29th Annual Easter Book Sale is at Seeka Kiwifruit Industries coolstore on Harvard Way, opposite Classic Flyers, on March 26-28.

This Sunday is the last chance for people to drop off their donated books for the sale. Drop-off points include Caltex Welcome Bay, Greerton and Bayfair, Z Energy in Bethlehem or Hewletts Rd, Stash-it Storage on Domain Rd, Mike Deane Motors in Omokoroa, United Video in Cherrywood or Phillips Garage on Fraser St. Tauranga Rotary Club’s 29th Annual Easter Book Sale is◆ at the Seeka coolstore, Harvard Way, on March 26-28 from 9am-4.30pm daily.

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New radio station given the nod On Valentine’s Day a new radio station launched in Tauranga. I gave it a nod and promised to follow up in more depth – a chat with the owners, a couple of DJs and maybe the studio cat (every studio needs a cat). But things move at a leisurely pace in Watusiworld and I was beaten to the proverbial punch.

music experience with Paradise was excellent.

Randomly tuning in mid-evening, first up was ‘96 Tears’ a great old 1960s song from ? and the Mysterions. Yes, a band whose lead singer was simply called ‘?’.

Great song, running on a wild two-chord organ riff and not much else. (Though I have heard rumours the lyrics deal with a certain unpleasant jail-house practice).

This wasn’t the original but a nifty cover version. Second song?

Something from John Hiatt I didn’t know.

Cool. A good music Yep, The Weekend radio station should Sun popped into be like sitting down the HQ of Paradise with a friend while 105.4FM and Laura they play you the Weaser interviewed best bits of their record co-supremo David collection. (Yes, LPs are Williams. You can find Hunter Boyu, Paradise 105.4FM back, didn’t you hear?) her very informative piece I happened to be in a car breakfast co-host. online at with local bluesman Mike www.theweekendsun.co.nz/lps/70-paradiseGarner recently with the stereo randomly found.html shuffling some of his favourites and it was a In the meantime, I’ve been doing the next great ride. best thing – listening to 105.4FM. That’s what music radio should be like.

So, since this column has featured reviews I’ve since heard obscure Rolling Stones of pretty much everything – CDs, movies, (‘She Smiled Sweetly’ from Between the TV shows, books, burgers, cocktails and Buttons), covered Rolling Stones (someone more – but never a radio station, it seemed doing a great job of ‘Sweet Virginia’), three like a good time to rectify that deficit. separate Richard Thompson tracks in the last There are, of course, no set criteria for couple of days, and a bunch of other roots judging radio stations, so I’ll make up some. alt country, blues and Americana.

My four most important categories are: Damn fine. This is music I like a lot with Music, DJs, local content and ‘The Vibe’. a high hit-rate on things I haven’t heard but That’ll do for now. want more of.

Okay. First up – music. And my initial Number two: DJs. Yes, DJs. I’m not, in

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general, a big fan. Many I’ve met are balls of self-centred ego with little interest in music or guests. Paradise scores highly here.

Aside from a couple of mouthy guys high on their own existence on the Sunday show last weekend, all the DJs I’ve heard have been excellent, throwing in a little local colour and generally not making it All About Them.

The shows and DJs seem a little in flux at the moment but breakfast with Andy and Veronica is a pleasure and weeknights with Chris (Shady) O’Shea are a thing of beauty.

This is one of the few shows not done from Tauranga but since Shady is one of Wellington’s most respected broadcasters and foremost experts on what he calls ‘Border Music’ (as his show on Wellington’s Radio Active is called), that hardly matters. It’s a real coup for Tauranga having him on our airwaves and his music choices are fantastic.

Number three – local content. I’ll give this a little while before definitive judgement.

For me local content (as well as traffic reports and the like) means local music.

I have yet to hear any in my brief listening experience. I’m sure that will change.

And ‘The Vibe’...The Vibe is possibly the most important thing – and The Vibe is good. The people on air sound like real people, they want to be part of the community, and they play great music.

What’s not to like? Also, I can’t help but note, perhaps being due to the newness of the venture, there aren’t a lot of ads on the station yet. While that may not be the best business model, it makes now a really good time to tune in to 105.4 FM. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Laughing out loud until death do us part Considering marriage? You might want to visit 16th Avenue Theatre this month to get an idea of what you’re in for.

The theatre company’s latest production ‘Mixed Doubles’ is a humorous and poignant comedy filled with plenty of ‘nawwww’ moments and is well worth the price of admission.

Written in 1969, it features seven short sketches linked together by a series of monologues penned by different authors who portray marriage at different stages of life.

Handling director duties are Sarah Oemcke, Merv Beets and Geraldine Broderick, who each take the reins for several sketches. All three do a remarkable job, adding their own personal touches here and there which add to the flavour while maintaining the show’s fluidity.

Each scene features two actors, a minimal set and clever lighting.

This stripped back quality I loved the most – it’s as if the audience is spying on two people caught up or trapped in very intimate and personal moments.

The casting of ‘Mixed Doubles’ is also superb, the actors do a brilliant job in portraying their

Mike Nicholson and Christine Giddens on stage. characters who are afflicted by everyday ‘Mixed Doubles’ is a treasure trove of trivialities, their pasts, their jobs and life both seen and unseen that’ll leave their marital problems. you both laughing out loud an in deep It would have been easy to present contemplation. over-the-top caricatures, but they all 16th Ave Theatre’s ‘Mixed Doubles’ presented their characters with dignity is on until March 24. For more and respect in a wonderfully threeinformation, visit: 16avetheatre.co.nz dimensional way.

David Tauranga

An entirely free, money-less day out You walk in, eat, drink and play – and you don’t have to pay a cent.

every year it keeps getting bigger.

The church funds this event through charitable grant applications as well as local businesses who Easter in the Park is on Friday, March 25, at give “extremely large” discounts or offer goods and Coronation Park. services free of charge, and the rest of the money An event where everything is free comes from the church sounds too good to be true, but congregation. Jackie says Easter in the Park organiser Jackie Easter in the Park is a “no Wickham says it’s real. strings attached” event, “Food, drink, candyfloss, rides, they just want to give face painting, craft, kids’ shows, back to the community. music – it’s a money-free zone.”

“For us Easter is a With bouncy castles, slides, a really special time of mechanical surfboard, a chair year, we think it’s ‘o’ plane, live music, hot a really great way cross buns and other to be generous food, barista quality and give a coffee, and special kids gift to our events such as face community. painting, Jackie says Just come nothing will be paid for along by the public. and enjoy Mosaic Church has yourself.” been organising Easter The event hit in the Park for five about 9500 Kids line up for free face painting and turns on the years, says Jackie, and guests last bouncy castle.

year, and this year they’re hoping to hit the 10,000 mark. Easter in the Park is on Friday, March 25, at Coronation Park from 10am to 1pm.

For more information, see www.mosaicchurch. org.nz/easter Cayla-Fay Saunders

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Sally 571 8914 “Mixed Doubles” Until March 24 at 16th Ave Theatre. “The only cure for love is marriage.” Boo at iTicket.co.nz or at Cartridge World,to 84 Willow How solveSt, Tauranga.

Tauranga Civic Choir Made in Sudoku!

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Car Boot Sale Greerton Village School, Greerton Road 7-11.30am. Cost $5 per site. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 Car Boot Sale Evans Rd Community Church, 30 Evans Rd 8-11am. Car wash, food, free coffee with every sausage sold. $5 a space.

Arthur 574 1822 Earth Hour Celebrate your commitment to the planet with friends, family, community or work. www.earthhour.org

Free Clothing Giveaway Day

Clothes, shoes etc, in good wearable condition. No limit. Free sausage sizzle, drinks etc. Katikati Christian Centre, 11-13 Henry Rd 9am – 1pm.

Garage Sale Otumoetai Sports & Recreation garage sale in the hall, Fergusson Park 8am. Proceeds benefit the Park Sports & associated groups.

Harbourside Carnival

Omokoroa Point School, 37 Hamurana Rd 4-7pm.

Family entertainment, kids rides, market stalls, food, plants & produce. 548 0748 www.omokoroapoint.school.nz

Healing your Animal Companion

Learn simple Jin Shin Jyutsu sequences to use with your animal friend. At Sacred Journeys 10am – 2pm. www.sacredjourneys.co.nz or Sandy 0272 956 875 email: sandyjinshin@hotmail.com Katikati Bowling Club Mixed roll up. Sat 12.45-3pm. Mon 9.30am 12pm. Weds 12.24-3pm. Fri 1.454pm, & social roll up 4.30-6pm. google katikatibowls Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mount 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515 Neighbours Day Aotearoa March 19 & 20. Get to know your neighbours. www.neighboursday.org.nz

Postcard Collectors Wanted Any

collectors interested in forming a group to meet monthly, share information, buy & sell postcards, attend fairs etc. Geoff 578 7088 or email beeforce@ kinect.co.nz Tauranga Airsoft Club Inc Interested in Airsoft? Play games twice a month at TECT All Terrain Park. www.taurangaairsoftclub.co.nz

Tauranga Multicultural Festival

Historic Village, 17th Ave West 10am – 4pm. Music, dance, culture, food, Parade of Nations.

Adults $6, children under 12 free. enquiries@trmc.co.nz or 571 6419

Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild

Opening of new workshop & clubrooms at Hewletts Rd Reserve, Mt Maunganui 1.30pm.

Display of carving, wood turning, scroll saw work & more.

Taurangawoodcrafters.org

Te Puke Scottish Society

Monthly dance at Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St 7.30pm. Old time & sequence dancing with live band, good company & great supper. Entrance fee $7. AGM April 13 - more info at the dance.

Valerie 573 7093 The Little Big Markets Craft, food, music, art at Papamoa Domain, 561 Papamoa Beach Rd 9am – 2pm. Free admission.

Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm.

Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 20 March

A Course in Miracles Free study & support group in Tauranga. Topic: What is my purpose in life? http:// www.acim.org/AboutACIM/index. html or txt 021 0274 2502

Art Market ‘Left Bank’ Original Artists The Strand, Tauranga 8am

- 5pm. Email – Left Bank Tauranga – greatartdj@gmail.com to join or https://sites.google.com/site/leftbanktauranga/home also face book - Left Bank Tauranga Athenree Station And refreshment rooms open Sundays 10am3pm for famous Athenree Teas.

Homestead open 12– 3pm 360 Athenree Road Athenree.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Breathtaking Grace - Judges Series “Abimelech’s 3 year treachery” Pastor Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz Bethlehem Lions Market 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 1pm.

Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf bethlehemmarket@lionsclubs.org.nz Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm.

Title: “Journey through the Bible the book of Leviticus”. Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided.

Vic 543 0504 BOP Rose Society AGM, 39 Montego Drive, Papamoa 11am.

Short meeting followed by light lunch supplied by committee. Fern 575 2857

City on its Feet Walking Group

Every Sunday at the shopping centre, 83 Pyes Pa Rd 9am.

Medium & fast pace. Mike 543 4733 or email: mikemell@kinect.co.nz Corkers Toastmasters Develop leadership skills, confidence & communication abilities. Every 3rd Sunday at Zone Restaurant, Owens Place, Mount 2-3.30pm.

Lani 0210 445 654 Croquet At Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633

Free Farm Day At McLeod’s prop-

erty, 1189 Welcome Bay Rd 10am - 12pm. Farming activities & static displays. Free pony & cart tides, lolly scramble for the kids.

Live Jazz At Mount Hot Pools 7-9pm. Music from Ubercat.

Mount Maunganui Squash Club

Ladies session 9-10am. For novice or more experienced. Racquets provided, wear non marking shoes.

Gold coin for non members. Kelly 027 227 9525

Old Time Music Makers Club

Third Sunday at Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & ladies a plate.

Ces/Joy 544 3849

Otamarakau School PTA Fishing Comp Easter Sunday

March 27 8am start. $4,000 prize for heaviest snapper & loads more awesome prizes. Tickets $15 on sale now from Hunting & Fishing, Te Puke Sportsworld, Gull Paengaroa & BP Pongakawa or on the day at school headquarters. Email: sonyaandmikeb@gmail.com

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Also at Club Mount 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606 Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Spiritual & Healing Centre, Psychic Cafe Greerton community Hall,

Greerton, doors open 6.45pm for 7pm. Spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to meet & greet. Door charge $10. www.psychiccafe.nz 578 7205

Tauranga Friendship & Social

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car Race day, Greerton

Hall, Cameron Rd, track set up 10am, practice starts 11.30am approx.

Newcomers welcome to try a car out in that class.

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St 7pm. Guest speaker: Colleen Teal, clairvoyant reader. Free healing & prayer. $3 member, $5 non. 022 0670 467

Tauranga Table Top Gaming Club (T3GC) Every 2nd Sun at The Gate-

way Cyber Cafe, 50 Devonport Rd 10am. 1st visit free, then $5 per visit, or $20 annual membership.

Play War Machines, WH 40K, X-Wing & other table top games including board games. 571 1112 Tauranga Target Rifle Club Open day at Elizabeth St West 1-4pm. .22 target rifles on indoor range, includes instruction & two 13 shot targets. Training & equipment supplied. $15pp. www.sportsground. co.nz/taurangatargetrifle

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Meet at Baycourt 1pm. Hear & play the Mighty Wurlitzer.

552 0243 Tauranga Writers Getting into poetry: a relaxed session on the writing of poems led by ShonaEllen Barnett at Alzheimer Society House, 116 13th Ave 2-4pm.

Free to TW members: all others by donation. 576 9212 or email: taurangawritersnz@gmail.com

Monday 21 March

Badminton 2016 At Bethlehem

College, Elder Lane, Bethlehem 7.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335

Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Bitz & Bobz Op Shop Mon Fri at 82 2nd Ave 9am - 4pm & Sat 9am - 1pm. Volunteers & good quality saleable items appreciated. 579 9039 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save.

All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

BOP Tree Crop Society AGM April 4 in the top Hostel, McLaren Falls Park 1.30pm. 544 4733 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential information & advice about anything call in Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am11.30am. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome, no appointment necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tga 7.30pm.

New members welcome. Heather 575 9092 www.taurangacivicchoir. org.nz Concert Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainer: Raymond Solomon, followed by afternoon tea.

Door $3. 575 4650 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga

Easter for children March 28 at Matua Hall 10am. $2 entry fee for children over 2 years. Also, special birthday screening of digitally remastered movie “The Elementary School” at Capitol Cinema 4, Te Puke 8.35pm. Tickets $16 at http://www.csclubtauranga. nz/en/event/movie-elementaryschool-25th-anniversary-screening/ Dancing@Te Puke Sequence dance group at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke 6.30-8.30pm. For learners & improvers, waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha & more. Partners required. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 or email: gordoncadman@gmail.com Fitness League Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music.

Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun.

Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, For women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Immigration Clinic Every Mon - legal advice & information on immigration & citizenship issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Friends with Epilepsy For anyone with, or supporting someone with Epilepsy join us every Monday at Grindz Cafe, 50 1st Ave, Tauranga 1pm for a coffee & chat. Julie 021 556 470 or 570 1261 Genealogy Friendly Group Meet in the Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1-3pm. Assistance offered to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Daphne 575 4674

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Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Man Up Group Every Mon at Tauranga Moana Trust, The Strand (by the waka) 7pm. Helping men to become better husbands, fathers & community members. Overcome addictions, anger, depression, suicide etc. Non profit, non confrontation, confidential & caring.

Rod 021 467 107 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Meditation & See What Unfolds Every Mon 7-9pm

with Kevin Reed. A variety of meditation techniques & spiritual discussion. Join in. Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz Mount Chess Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 a session. Everything provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Nam Wah Pai Papamoa Training Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.157.15pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks. Anne 548 1636

Optimal Emotional Freedom Techniques

Free EFT study group. Learn how to use EFT to heal yourself & others. http:// optimal-eft.emofree.com/whatisoptimaleft/ Txt 021 027 42502 to join.

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Graded Rinks (Alan Elliott Cup) Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am.

Classes taken by qualified instructor.

First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood 7.30-9.30pm. Annual subs $10. Paul 576 6324 Sustainable Backyards Month For full events www.envirohub.org.nz Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720

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Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at

Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Mon at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave & every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Tauranga Judo Club Adult training every Mon & Thurs 6.30pm & Sat 10am. Children every Tues 6-7pm.

Kevin 021 0794 368. Beginners classes adults every Fri 6.30pm Richard 021 160 5917. At Tga Clubrooms, Moreland Fox Park, Greerton.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome.

Check Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs Te Puke Floral Art Te Puke Methodist Church 11am. Val 573 7804 Te Puna Indoor Bowling Club Every Mon at Te Puna Memorial Hall 7.15pm. Ian 579 3024

Triple P-Positive Parenting Programme For any parent, caregiver or whanau with children aged from birth to 12yrs to help manage common parenting challenges. Free parenting programme with resources. Ardell 571 0144 or 027 311 2140

Workshop for Migrants Employment Knowing your rights - ph to register 578 1592

Tuesday 22 March

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every

Tues at Tauranga Intermediate Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time).

Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. $100 adult sub or $7 per night casual. $80 student sub or $5 per night casual. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Club Tauranga Women’s service group. Business meeting 2nd Tues evening. Social night 4th Tues each month. Interested? Marie 576 5495 Baby Classes Learn how to settle your baby in 3 months with former Karitane nurse Lyndsay Morgan. Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 10am.

577 1355 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome.

Lorraine 579 3229 Balmoral Kilties Marching team.

Ladies aged 30-60yrs welcome. Fun, friendship & travel. Experience pre-

ferred but not essential. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors.

Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. 575 4650 Employment Disputes Clinic Meet fortnightly 2-4pm. Ph for an appointment 578 1596 Excel Toastmasters Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair. Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month 6.158.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail.com Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mount 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 Fibromyalgia Support Group Hillier Centre, Bayfair, Gloucester St, Mount 1.30pm. Speaker: Pauline, Medwise Ltd. Fitness League Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength.

Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Friends of the Library Mount Library Book Group meet 10am. Topic this month: Adventure books. Gail 574 3376 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Cathy 579 2040 Israeli Dancing Every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. Beginners dancing. All ages welcome. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 543 3010 Leisure Marching Team New members aged 30-50+ wanted for friendly leisure marching. Practice Tues 6-7.30pm. ph/ txt Ardell 027 937 4248 LOL Laughter Wellness Enjoy a laughter pick me up session. Penguin Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 7.30-8.15pm. $3 door. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Matua Otumoetai City on its Feet

Every Tues at Kulim Park 9am. 576 7339 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available.

Visitors $5 per session. Maxeen 575 0162 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Neighbourhood Run/Walk Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start. Svetlana 027 616 2124

New Social Book Club Tues 10.30am & Sat 1.30pm. No fees. For venue, Joy 021 0243 9129 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. Phil 021 383 354 Orange City Square & Round Dance

Tues, morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds, advanced, Thurs club night & 1st night of new dancer course, 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall 543 1063 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or a family member or friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meetings Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 0642 186 Petanque - Twilight Every Tues at Club Mt Maunganui 4-6pm. Equip available, all coaching given. 578 3606

Recreational Cycle Group

Every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti 9am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272.

Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513. Every Sun at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am.

Heinz 574 1543 Saintly Shakers Music, fun, morning tea & play for preschoolers. Every Tues at St Peter’s Church Hall, 15 Victoria Rd, Mount & Every Thurs at St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St, Bayfair. (During term time). Both 10am start. Cost $3 per session.

Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of the month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome.

John 578 9716 Sewing Connection Tauranga 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 10am - 2pm. New members welcome to sew, share ideas & improve techniques.

Pam 021 276 5390 South City Indoor Bowls Club mystery night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Keith 577 1116 Tauranga Astronomical Society From first stars to first life. A fascinating video lecture across a vast time period. Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm. Telescope viewing weather dependent.

Tauranga City United Open training at Links Ave Tues & Thurs 6.30pm for senior female footballers wanting to play competitively. Players must be over 15 years old & available to play league games on Sundays. See our Team Facebook page:www.facebook.com/ TCUSW1 .

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd

8.50am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372

Wednesday 23 March Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at Matua Shops, off Tilby Drive 10am. 578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service Drop in clinic every Weds at 63

Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal help. 571 6812.

Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic.

For appointment 573 5614. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bipolar Support Group Support for people with bipolar 1-2pm. Transport available. 543 3010 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. Beginners welcome, 50yrs plus. 575 4650 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Ro-na 578 7939 Club Mt Maunganui Indoor bowls starts 6.30pm. All welcome. | Jim 572 1983 Dance Fitness Getaway fun for mums & others. Disco, hip hop, Latin & more. Every Weds at Matua Hall 9.30-10.30am. Helen 022 882 0237

Fernland Spa Water Exercise Class

Recommencing today. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Freemasonry Gate Pa Lodge meet at Hairini Masonic Centre 7.30pm. Glen 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club Night & Mackay Shield vs Papamoa at Gate Pa 7.30pm. Plate for supper please. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Wednesday’s 1-3pm. 021 110 0878.

And at Papamoa Healing Rooms, Baptist Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds every Weds 2.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz Kiwi Toasters Building communication & confidence. 1st & 3rd Weds at 3 Palm Springs Blvd (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Leisure Marching New ladies wanted for non competitive marching. No experience required. Every Weds at Moreland Fox Park, Greerton 8-9.30am.

Tricia 543 4581

Mount Maunganui Badminton Club Every Weds 6.30pm. $8 to play. All skills welcome. Eve 021 906 481

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Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

...Continued Mountain Bike Group Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016

Opera Forum: Aida Verdi’s great opera

from Egypt. Complimentary wine & canapes. Tauranga Opera Forum 577 0583 Otumoetai Care & Craft Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Craft, entertainment, fun & games. 576 7783 or email: dawnron@kinnect.co.nz Papamoa Outdoor Bowls Roll-ups every Weds & Sun, Gordon Spratt Reserve 1pm.

574 8334 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055 Seniors Dance Fitness Cha Cha, Charleston, Samba, Tango, Waltz & more. No partner required. At Matua Community Hall 10.30-11.15am. To register, Helen 022 882 0237 Tauranga Judo Club Arataki Peewees every Weds 4.30-5.30pm. Children 5.30-6.30pm at Arataki Community Centre. Kevin 021 0794 368

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Hiwiroa summit. Rapurapu & Te Waihou easy options. Grade hard/easy, approx.

5.0hrs. Sheryl 574 3743 Te Puke Repertory Presents Ladies Day April 6-9, 13-16 at Litt Park Theatre, Park Rd, Te Puke 8pm.

Tickets on sale now at Te Puke PaperPlus. Admission $25, concession $20.

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 20 – Saelyn Guyton 5.308.30pm. Solo acoustic guitar and vocals.

Mt Maunganui RSA Friday 18 – Annette & Kim 7.30pm.

Saturday 19 – Ray & Ollie 7.30pm.

The Crown & Badger Friday 18 – Shabang.

Saturday 19 – Planet of 3.

The Hops House Friday 18 – Blue Friday Blues Session with Derek Jacombs 8pm start. Free entry.

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Pioneer Lounge, War Memorial Hall, Te Puke. Guest speaker: Annis Parker - “The Human/Animal Spiritual Connection.” Doors open 6.45 for 7.15pm start. $5, raffles, tea/coffee. Kerry 552 6768

Thursday 24 March

Argentine Tango Social improvised dancing. Beginners classes starting soon, please express your interest. Phillip 027 309 1355 goldenaxistango@yahoo.com Awesome Clothing Sale

Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc.

Only $3 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.3010.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes to be won & visits to other clubs.

Gloria 575 0059

Community Bible Study International

Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem.” Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance.

All ages & abilities. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170

Free Activity for Kids this Easter

Shop Te Puke Easter Egg Trail. Count eggs in shop windows & be in to win Easter baskets! March 24-29. For details & entry forms, visit Shop Te Puke on Facebook or collect entry forms from Te Puke Library.

Free Meditation Class Papamoa Every Thurs for 6 weeks at

Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre, 80 Alice Way (off Parton Rd) 7pm. David 576 9764

French Connection For lovers of all things French. Meet likeminded people over a relaxed drink. Every second Thurs at La Mexica, the Strand 4.306.30pm. Andrea - agohns@yahoo.co.nz Friends of the Library Greerton Library Chat Group meet at Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd 10am for coffee. Speaker: Sally Benning, Greerton Mainstreet manager – “What’s happening in Greerton Village?” Pam 571 2566 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Nora 544 2714 Magic the Gathering At My Pop Culture, 1289 Cameron Rd 5.30-9pm.

Casual magic. Free entry.

More Than Craft Every Thurs during term time at Greerton Bible Church cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.3011.30am. 544 0823 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Mount 9am - 1pm. Merilynn 575 6777

Mount Maunganui Squash Club Junior club night 4-5pm

Karen 021 922 355, club night 6.30pm, including novices. Richie 021 606 257 Racquets provided, bring non marking shoes. Gold coin for non members.

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat Held 1-2pm. Transport available if required.

Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010 Otumoetai Hockey Club 2016 seasons starts early April. Men’s & women’s teams cater for both social & competitive players. 576 5178 or 0274 520 600 Smith’s Sport Shoes Everyone’s Run Walk Thursday’s (Daylight Saving) Fergusson Park 3km & 5km waterfront course options. Entries from 5.15pm.

Students $3, adults $5. www.taurangaramblers.co.nz Mal-colm 027 292 4411 Sunshine Dance Group Sequence dancing every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper.

Jan 544 4379

Join us for unlimited play!

63-65 Chapel Street,Tauranga 3110 Phone: (07) 579 4840 Email: tauranga@chipmunks.co.nz

www.chipmunks.co.nz

Tai Chi & Taoist Qigoing Every Thurs morning at Elizabeth St Community Centre. Warren 574 2464 or 0274 745 389 Tauranga Machine Knitters Club 4th Thurs of month at Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga (note change of venue) 1.30pm.

Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs at Mirrielees Rd 7.30pm.

Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz Toastmasters - Kickstart Every Thurs at Alimento Cafe, First Ave, Tauranga 7am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Ukulele Lessons For primary age children. Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires email: learn@lead.co.nz Young Parents Group Must be aged 20 or younger. Every Thurs during term time at 471 Devonport Rd (Plunket Rooms) 12noon. This week: Baby CPR & refresher with Emma Taylor (Plunket). Lunch provided. Transport available on a “first in” basis. Rozi 027 293 0353

Friday 25 March

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group

Every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818 Chamber Concert At St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. Baroque music: Stabat Mater by d’Astorga & Cantata No. 4

by JS Bach. Admission $20 adults, children free. Start your Easter in style.

Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA,

Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family.

Longer if necessary for longer games.

Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group Do you need a

trusting person to talk to?

Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/ txt Alex 027 358 5934 Easter in the Park Free family day, Good Friday at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 10am - 1pm.

Good Friday Service St George’s Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 9am. A quiet service that allows people some space to engage with the story Good Friday. Free admission.

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Good Friday - no bowls. Sally 571 8914 TaiChi QingGoing 18 Moves A good way to improve your health.

Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7.15pm. Gold coin donation, all welcome.

571 5168.

Take a Kid Hunting & Fishing Competition April 1-3. Open

to all kids 3-15yrs. Over $4,000 worth of cool prizes.

Held by Te Puna Hunting & Fishing Club. Tickets available at Top Shot Bar, 17a Minden Rd, Te Puna 552 6479

Tauranga College (Co-Ed 19461957) 70th reunion May 20-22. NB:

past pupils of TDHS included. For details 576 6750 or email: gmware@ enternet.co.nz Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner third Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include; painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. Wendy 543 1146 The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events.

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arts & crafts ONE DAY MOSAIC WORKSHOP 9 APRIL. 9am - 4pm. A full day of hands of creating with all the tricks and techniques that make your mosaics look amazing and last.

Glass, China and tile, indoor and outdoor all covered. Call Mary at Clay Art Studio in the Historical Village 07 571.3726 . Opening hours 10am to 4pm. Tuesday to Saturday.

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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

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for sale TRAILER 2.1 x 1.2 PRESCOTT Reg & WOF, spare wheel. Good condition. Jockey wheel. $750.

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gardening ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified.

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Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

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housesitters TRUSTED FREE HOUSESITTERS available from 13 March - 25 April and 5 September - 29 September and 25 October - 21 December 2016. 15 years housesitting experience in Tauranga, excellent references.

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livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

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lost & found FOUND KITTENS, Various areas, Various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found brown and white female puppy, Matua area, Ref: 23535 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black and white female cat, Mount area, Ref: 23536 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found white and dark grey male rabbit Papamoa area, Ref: 23537 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black female adult cat, Greerton area, Ref: 23538 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black rabbit, Greerton area, Ref: 23544 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby female cat, Greerton area, Ref: 23545 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found two rabbits white and seal point, Oropi area, Ref: 23552 and 23553 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found white young adult cat, Welcome Bay area, Ref: 23563 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

public notice TAURANGA COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST AGM will be held at 74 Fourteenth Avenue, Tauranga 31 March 2016 at 1.30pm.

spiritual guidance 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

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

ASPHALT CRACK FILLING. Stop water seeping under asphalt and creating pot holes. Also small pot holes filled. Ph Jim 576 7339 or 027 383 5507 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

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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 HANDY MAN CAN-DU. Bathroom Renovations, Decks and stairs, pergolas, small plastering and painting jobs, water blasting. Free quotes.

Ian The Fix it Man. 45 years tradesman. noknoia@clear.net. nz 021 670 770 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 3071 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 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

STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245

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TILER 30 years + experience, qualified in all aspects of tiling.

Available now! Ph 0204 0864 211

AHAHAHA - ARE YOU READY for the laugh of your life? Then you won’t want to miss this hilarious show – Mrs Browns Boys - Vector Arena Sat 26th March. Come along with Zealandier Tours for an afternoon of pure entertainment.

Includes transport, tickets & a belly full of laughs – strictly limited tickets available, previous shows a complete sell-out.

Contact Emma on 021 2595957 or admin@zealandiertours.com for more info.

TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing.

Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857 WINDOW CLEANING Home, business, rural. Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke.

Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY relief for busy families. Let us take care of the transportation of your parents/children to appointments, outings, afterschool groups.

Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours ”A A A” - TREETOPS LUXURY LODGE LUNCHEON - Tour 2: - Waiheke Island Escape. - Tour 3: - Bay of Islands & 90 Mile Beach - Tour 4: - Molesworth Station & Marlborough Sounds.

Tour 5: - Te Papa Gallipoli Exhibition & Sir Peter Jackson’s Exhibition at Dominion Museum including WOW - plus many fun day trips, memorable holidays & entertaining shows. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team for more information and your Free Newsletter. Door to Door Service.

Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 “A A” - GOOD MOURNING MRS BROWN SHOW- starring Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Includes home pickup, return coach travel to Auckland, Show Ticket & Dinner. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on: 07 575 8118 or 027 235 7714.

JOIN NO.8 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS – (1) April 26th 2 days Awhitu & Manukau Heads Lighthouse. (2) May 8th 5 days Rangitikei River Lodges. (3) June 23rd 2 days Grand Chateau.

(4) August 20th 5 days Coastal Otago. (5) Sept 4th 4 days Trans-Alpine & Wild West Coast.

(6) Sept 10th 4 days Farewell Spit & Takaka. (7) Sept 26th 14 days Tasmania. (8) Sept 29th 4 days World of Wearable Arts. (9) Nov 1st 2 days Andre Rieu. Book Now seats are limited - free Door to Door service & free colour catalogue: Ph: No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@ no8tours.co.nz

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

Where to live and why What do you look for when choosing a suburb to live in?

recreation and shops. The more a suburb has to offer, and that should be patently obvious driving around it, the easier it will be to re-sell in the future, regardless of market conditions.

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Surveys show housing costs, peace and quiet and crime rate as the main considerations.

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Compromise may not mean giving up on your dream suburb.

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If you’ve been outpriced in one suburb, look at neighbouring suburbs.

The chances are property values in these suburbs will increase along with demand which will make for a canny investment.

Choosing a property to live in should be a strategic decision to maximise investment and avoid financial strife.

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