The Weekend Sun - 4 January 2019

4 January 2019, Issue 941

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It was always going to happen. Werner Gamma’s dad was a barber, opened his shop in Wil, eastern Switzerland, in 1943.

The young Werner had aspirations to be a chef, his father had aspirations for Werner to be a barber. He became a barber, started his apprenticeship in 1966 – just as Simon and Garfunkel’s

‘Sounds of Silence’ was reaching number one. Werner’s craft took him around the world before plonking him at the end of The Strand, where he’s become an institution.

It’s a barber shop but a worksite. Clients negotiate indemnity forms and steel supports while earthquake strengthening is done.

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But barbershop blather, barbs and the bollocks continues unabated. But the barbershop theatresports are over. Werner Gamma, barber, wit, raconteur, would-be-chef and friend to many, has laid down his scissors. The show is over. And it’s sad. The life and times of a character barber is on page 12-13. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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New Year Dishonours List 2019 Saluting those who made dubious contributions to humanity in the last year Welcome to the first week of New Year 2019. Let’s celebrate the best along with the most cringeworthy moments and forgettable celebrities of the year past.

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And some are just downright morons.

For every rockstar and celebrity out there on the New Year’s honours list, there’s a 100,000 of us plonkers who are still trying to stitch together a semblance of success based on no talent, bugger-all determination, loose ideals, questionable morals, low standards and the good old Kiwi No.8 wire mentality.

This column celebrates all the rest of us who unspectacularly flunked; some who failed in a blaze of inglorious infamy; and the odd ones who found the No.8 wire simply snapped and took out an eye.

Fellow losers, pat yourselves on the back and reflect on another year well wasted!

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Powercut of the Year:

The winner is Puerto Rico, much of the country was without power for 11 months after Hurricane Maria.

Which is nearly as long as the NZ National party has been without power, despite getting more votes than any of the ruling coalition parties.

Leader of the Week Award:

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Busy Boy Award:

Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross for constructive use of his time, managing to somehow cram a lot into one year… and into fellow politicians… including vigorous socialising, leaking, resigning, recording, releasing, tweeting plus much more.

The Tolerance Award:

British PM Theresa May for making her own way in the world, despite having to live in the shadow and notoriety of her steaming hot younger sibling, Maggie May.

Immigrant of the Year:

M. Bovis, whoever the hell he is, caused

To the Martians, for putting up with us landing more of our crap on their pristine planet. Next we’ll be throwing plastic bags and used coffee cups at them.

Nice Try Award:

To Paul Anthony Blair, who unsuccessfully argued against his drink driving conviction in the Court of Appeal, claiming his 761 micrograms of breath alcohol reading was due to liberal application of mouthwash. The court

ruled that his conviction stands. At least he argued with a ring of confidence.

Cultural Vandalism Award:

Female Maori Santa, for warping tradition about as far you can bend it. Thanks for the entertainment, the backlash has been sensational.

Accountability Award:

Shane Jones for the many ventures, mulching his way through as much taxpayer cash as possible in so many creative ways.

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Homecoming Queen:

We are going to make an honest woman of Mary Jane. From illegal weed to legit party princess, the hooch may soon be legal in the High St, and every other street.

Decent Weather Award:

To Dan Corbett, the decent weatherman, for bringing us decent weather during a decent part of the country for a decent number of years now.

Thanks for Nothing Award:

For the second year! Goes to Guy Fawkes for saddling us with a pointless, dangerous, costly, anti-social ritual which has degenerated into legalised vandalism and urban terrorism that still is the bane of society several hundred years on.

Perseverance Award:

To all the RR readers who wade through this nonsense every week, especially the two who make it to the end!

Thanks for your support and ideas, it’s great to know you’re all as warped as you look. Bring on 2019!

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Jump on the bandwagon Eugenie PET’s a 1.5 litre plastic drink bottle.

It lies discarded in the sand of Pilot Bay – a thirst slaked, now empty and abandoned, job done.

PET – an anacronym for polyethylene terephthalate. PET by name, and indestructible by nature. Because long after our Pilot Bay PET consumer has come and gone, long after his kids have come and gone, and their kids and their kids’ kids, the PET bottle will live on. Perhaps for 450 years, perhaps as many as 1000 years.

That’s because as discarded rubbish, the PET will be swept up and dumped in a landfill.

“People should understand what the hell is going on,” says Tauranga waste minimisation consultant Marty Hoffart.

New Zealanders use 2.23 billion beverage containers a year. Only 40 per cent are recycled.

The rest get swept under the environmental carpet – landfilled or become land and marine litter.

“So understand that what the hell is going on is not good.” The planet is in crisis, Marty says, and we don’t have time to stuff about. “We need to talk about the world being smothered in plastic.

“And we can’t wait another five years.”

And that’s the reason, Marty says, it’s important, it’s responsible to press the issue about CDL – container deposit legislation, or CDS – container deposit scheme.

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And Marty says if the Government can ban plastic bags, they can and should, legislate for a CDS. It’s a concept moving like wildfire through Australia – South Australia was the first state to climb aboard and three decades later boasts one of the lowest litter rates in Australia. Both the United Kingdom and Canada are embracing CDSs – as are about 50 other countries, states and provinces worldwide.

“Banning plastic bags wasn’t the Government’s idea,” says Marty. “The Government just jumped on the band wagon, attached themselves to popular opinion. People said: ‘Ban them, just get rid of them’. The work was done, the momentum was already there and the Government stepped in.”

There’s another election in 2020 – that’s another opportunity to apply some heat.

But Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage isn’t completely sold on the idea.

She told The Weekend Sun we all need to take more responsibility for avoiding and reducing waste.

“A CDS is one option well worth considering alongside improving public place recycling, upgrading kerbside collection services and further product stewardship, like industry taking responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products and packaging.” The Associate Minister is also concerned introducing a CDS could affect existing kerbside and commercial recycling collection systems. “We need to ensure they do not become uneconomic if a CDS is introduced.

“Councils and industry have invested heavily in new infrastructure and services over recent years.”

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Colgate challenge

Bellevue Athletics Club will lead the Bay of Plenty charge at the annual North Island Colgate Games to be held at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton from January 4-6, 2019.

The Colgate Games has been the country’s supreme National Junior Athletics Championship for athletes aged seven-14 since 1978.

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Beach driving warning

As people flock to the beaches in the Bay of Plenty – and around the country – this summer, they’re being reminded to stick to the road rules.

New Zealand beaches are regarded as public roads – so when driving on the beach, make sure you pay attention to your surroundings, look after your vehicle and look out for others.

If you’re unsure, check for any rules the local council may impose on the particular beach to which you are visiting.

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So says Alex Campbell – CEO of Greerton-based Good Buzz Beverage Co – who founded the company alongside his wife and kids in 2014.

“Functional beverages offer more,” according to Alex, and the “more” in kombucha’s case is found in beneficial ingredients such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or raw fruit and vegetables.

And the “significant” part is explained by the fact that Alex, his wife Amber and children Kaylie, Lauren and Nathan are cranking out 100,000 litres a month of the “functional beverage” from their Maleme St ‘booch’ barn.

It is known in other countries, amongst a wealth of names, as tea fungus, Manchurian mushroom tea, Hongo, teekwass, fungus japonicas and Wunder-Pilz, and if this reads like a thinly disguised advertisement, it is also a story about a special services soldier and the undoing of Saddam Hussein, as well as the bacteria that lurks in its trillions in the gut.

Some love it, some loathe it and some simply don’t understand it, but there’s no doubting the global curiosity for kombucha – the sort of sour, sort of sharp, sort of vinegary, sort of tangy, sort of addictive kombucha that has tickled the national taste buds of New Zealand.

For starters, Alex balks at the word “fad”.

Kombucha has been around in various incarnations for 200 years.

Are teenagers drinking it because it’s cool and because everyone else is doing it?

“Maybe,” he admits. “But what about all the people in their 50s, 60s and 70s? Are they drinking it because it’s cool?

“My grandmother’s drinking it and she’s 93. My other grandmother made Manchurian mushroom tea for 40 years.

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“She must have been very faddish!”

It seems others, in their droves, are now supping the once hippy tipple in supermarkets, bars, cafes, restaurants, gyms and yoga studios. There’s a new acceptance, a new respectability.

“People are conscious of sugar in their diet, and beverages certainly have a lot of bad heat,” says Alex. There’s a surprisingly low two-to-eight grams of sugar in an eight ounce serving of kombucha, compared to 39 grams of sugar in a regular can of Coke.

“People are also drinking less alcohol,” he adds. “There’s no doubt about it – the

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data is clear.” That would explain why New Zealand Breweries bought a chunk of the Good Buzz Beverage Co and has installed kombucha on tap alongside beers.

Amber started tinkering with kombucha at home whilst living in Wellington, and there was a lot of experimentation. Some was too fizzy, some wasn’t fizzy enough.

“It started tasting quite good,” she says.

“When I stopped drinking alcohol eight years ago, I would take kombucha to barbecues and social functions. It looks like beer and makes you feel part of the party.”

It got to the point where Alex left his day

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job in software and peddled Amber’s kombucha from café to café.

“Vanilla Café in Thorndon always said if we started commercial production, they would be first to stock it. We did, and they were.”

Production went from the Campbell’s kitchen, to a facility up the road in Wainuiomata, to a 600m2 plant in Greerton – just up the road from a contract bottling plant – where they’re currently contributing a bit of fizz to Tauranga’s economic boom.

“It has plenty of capacity for quick growth,” says Alex.

He’s not your normal CEO – there’s 40-yearold youthful good looks, a beard that lives its own life, the undercut man bun, shorts and a t-shirt that reads: “Get in my belly”.

He wears his leg tat well, and has a mellow American accent which is very easy to listen to.

“Appearances aren’t everything,” says Alex.

“And we created a brand that’s supposed to be fun.

“When I was a Special Forces operator I blended in, because you had to.”

Special Forces? Born in the United States and raised in Kaikohe, Alex left school with “barely a Fifth Form Certificate”, but became an unconventional warfare specialist in the American Army and latterly a software professional before the ‘booch’ got him.

It’s Boys’ Own stuff. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, home of The Airborne. He went to jump school, learned Arabic and German and became a demolition engineer.

Along the way he went to survival, evasion, resistance and escape school. “You learn interrogation techniques, how to withstand them and come out alive.” He was involved with taking out a terrorist organisation during Operation Iraqi Freedom, to rid the country of the tyrant Saddam Hussein.

A precis of his service doesn’t do him service.

He also did bomb forensics and weapons

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intelligence gathering in Baghdad. In between times he met and married Amber and ended up back in Wellington with a software company and a kitchen full of cultures.

The most menacing thing he deals with these days is a blob of microbes called a SCOBY – an acronym for a Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast – also known as ‘the Mother’.

It’s the living heart of kombucha.

While the jury may still be out on the hard-and-fast health benefits of this “magic in a bottle”, the drink’s gut-friendly bacteria and antioxidants make it a good alternative to more sugary drinks.

The health benefits, we are led to believe, come from a probiotic status – that the fermented foods like kombucha and the probiotics they contain are not only good for you, but excellent for digestion.

Alex says the short answer to the fact or fallacy question is: “Yes, kombucha is good for you”.

“The fermented category in the food space is growing too,” he says.

Adherents claim kombucha can increase energy and awareness, decrease headaches and fatigue, and have a positive impact on balancing moods.

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Katikati recently claimed the title of being New Zealand’s avocado capital – and this year’s Avocado Expo at the Katikati A&P Show aims to showcase and celebrate this.

The expo, being sponsored by Avoco, is returning to the show on Sunday, February 3, 2019, offering some serious advice to those in the industry but also some fun-filled activities to attendees wanting to know more about the fruit.

Expo committee spokesperson Linda Flegg says show-goers wanting to learn more about avocados, to growers of the high-demand fruit wanting technical advice, can get some answers to their fruit-filled questions at the event “The expo’s main aim this year is to promote Katikati recently claiming the title of being New Zealand’s avocado capital,” says Linda.

“And it is to inform people about the growing and servicing industry of avocados in the Bay of Plenty – and to promote the fruit itself as a nutritional product.

“It’s also there for growers to come and socialise, meet fellow industry representatives and ask any technical questions of the industry businesses on-site.”

The expo will be made up of a big marquee and wood-chopping demonstrations, also being sponsored

by Avoco, along with trade sites highlighting avocado-related services

and products.

“Here growers can talk with those industry representatives on all technical avocado topics – including 2018’s Young Grower of the Year Danni van der Heijden, who is part of Avoco’s technical team.”

The other part of the expo is pure avocado fun – offering a range of competitions to join in or watch, and loads of activities for youngsters.

“There will be a tug-o-war competition – and we’re encouraging packhouse workers to come along and participate,” says Linda.

“For the kids, Katikati Open-Air Art is running colouring-in competitions, we’ve got avocado decorating – where children can decorate avocados and avocado 500 race cars to race down a racetrack – and we have avocado egg-and-spoon races.”

Linda says the expo is also an area where parents can have some downtime too while their children enjoy the activities – a new caterer will be cooking up avocado dishes for people to purchase, and the verypopular avocado beer – created and brewed by Rocky Knob Brewing Company owner and brewer Stu Marshall – will return for those interested in tasting it.

“Plus committee member Anne Rowland will have loads of nutritional information and avocado recipes to give away.” The Katikati Avocado Expo is at Katikati A&P Show at Uretara Domain, Sunday, February 3.

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Biosecurity New Zealand and the Department of Conservation are encouraging the public – including Bay of Plenty residents – to check their myrtle plants this summer to help track the spread of the fungal disease myrtle rust.

Myrtle rust is likely to be more active during warmer weather and is likely to spread to new areas where it hasn’t been seen before.

Myrtle plants include pohutukawa, rata, manuka, kanuka and ramarama.

The fungus, which is mainly spread by wind, generally infects shoots, buds, and young leaves of myrtle plants.

Infected plants show symptoms, such as bright yellow powdery spots on the underside of leaves.

If you think you see symptoms of myrtle rust remember to not touch the plant or collect samples, but take pictures and report it to Biosecurity NZ’s Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

For more information, see: www.biosecurity.govt.nz and search ‘myrtle rust’.

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Stay safe, no matter what you do this summer – never mix different spa chemicals together. This can make them release poisonous gas, or even explode, and wash your hands well when done.

Safe use of LPG

Liquid Petroleum Gas – more commonly known as LPG – ignites and burns easily, and if it leaks it can ignite and sometimes explode.

It is stored under pressure in canisters and cylinders, and LPG appliances can give off carbon monoxide if they are not burning properly, so ensure your appliance is working properly and is

The Environmental Protection Authority is reminding Kiwis to stay safe this summer when firing up the barbecue, taking a dip in the pool or hitting the beach.

“The sun, pool and spa chemicals, and liquid petroleum gas, all pose risks, especially to children.

This can include toddlers near open flames, or gaining access to chemicals that are not locked up and out of sight,” says EPA’s Safer Homes programme spokesperson Lizzie Wilson.

“Mixing spa and pool chemicals can also create a poisonous gas or even explode, and it’s also best not to touch spa and pool chemicals as you can get skin reactions or burns,” says Lizzie.

Read labels

“We recommend Kiwis read the labels on household chemicals to understand what they are, how they should be used, and what the risks are to your family by storing them at home. “This advice also extends to sunscreen, the best protection from the sun, which are not all created equally,” says Lizzie.

“We encourage you to visit the Consumer NZ website, which has good advice to help you find a suitable sunscreen.”

serviced regularly. ‘Huffing’ or breathin LPG in intentionally can make you sick or even kill you.

Storing chemicals

Store chemicals in their original containers, ensure they are kept well away from heat, fires and electricity, an store chemicals in a locked cupboard, where children and pets can’t get to them. Keep them away from other chemicals that can burn easily, like petrol or LPG, and ensure you store all liquids upright, not on their sides. This will stop big spills.

For more tips, visit: www.epa.govt.nz/saferhomes or the EPA Safer Homes Facebook page.

Sunscreen

Buy sunscreens from brands and retailers that you know and trust, if in any doubt about the safety of a product – don’t buy or use it, and if the label isn’t in English, doesn’t list the ingredients, batch code and New Zealanders importer and manufacturer contact details, the product isn’t compliant with the rules.

Read the label and follow instructions and store out of reach of small children. Even if the product says it’s non-toxic and natural it could be dangerous if swallowed. If you have an allergic or other reaction to a sunscreen product, stop using it immediately.

If the reaction is severe, get medical advice from a doctor or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Chemical use in spas or pools

You should follow directions on the label to ensure you use spa chemicals safely and wear safety gear and long clothing when using chemicals.

Add chemicals directly to your spa or pool – unless directions say otherwise. It can be dangerous to mix chemicals with small amounts of water, such as mixing them in a cup or bucket – they may explode. Clean up any spills quickly, following directions on the label

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Looking forward to new year changes Happy New Year! I Hope you’re enjoying the festive break and making the most of what our beautiful part of the country has to offer. Although I’ve been keeping busy seeing family, putting the long line out for a couple snapper off the coast, and enjoying the sunshine, my mind has often been brought back to the job and a few of the big decisions we’ll be making on behalf of New Zealanders this year.

Namely, before the end of 2019 we’ll be looking at updating our laws around abortion, legalising assisted dying and legalising marijuana. On abortion, the law society has produced a report that

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will help to guide our decision-making.

Of the options given, I’m leaning towards only requiring a statutory test after 22 weeks and strongly believe that abortion should be taken out of the Crimes Act and treated as a health issue. On assisted dying, this has come to Parliament via a Members Bill in the name of Act Party leader David Seymour.

Dare to ditch the device this summer In a world of hash tags, iPhones, online trolls and ‘selfies’, device junkies are being challenged to take a step back this summer.

Registered psychologist, coach and yoga teacher Kati Ludwig is encouraging people to take a break from personal devices.

This can be as simple as limiting your time on technology to a few hours, only during certain times of the day or, if you’re willing and game, you can commit to banishing your devices for the entire break.

Intention

The main thing is setting the intention to do it, says Kati.

“If you give yourself a clear intention like: ‘I’m going to give quality time or connect with my family’, it actually brings you closer to your values and sets a clear idea of what matters in your life.

“What helps me is to write things down on cards that remind me of this intention. Having a discipline or practice like this that helps you

tap into this intention is a really good technique. “This is called a ‘tapping’ and it can be very beneficial in terms of bringing your nervous system into alignment but also reminds your self-conscious mind about the things you want to create in your life. It’s about head space really, allowing freedom of the mind and the ability to step out of reactive mode and into responsive mode.”

Better decisions

One benefit Kati notes from having a break from devices is the ability to make better decisions.

“For many people the holidays can still be a busy time of the year, but if you allow yourself the head space by not getting distracted by all these devices, more capacity is then available for you to make wise choices around your responses to things. Rather than reacting to a conflict your kids might be having, a bout of road rage, that stress you might feel in a busy supermarket etc that typically trigger reactive behaviours, you’ll actually have the head space to consciously limit that stimulation around you.

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“It gives you the ability to step back, take a breath and make better choices.” Kati says this break can also help you to connect with yourself and the time and space you have available.

Temptation

“If you do this you’ll find you have a lot more room in your life to connect with what is around you, which could be your family, nature or things you don’t do because you’re constantly distracted. Think of those things you come up with when you say: ‘I should be doing this’ or ‘I have to do this’ while making calls or send emails.

“Everyone has their own ideal scenario. I always think to myself I’ll take a walk on the beach, do yoga, or cook healthy meals. Again it’s all about setting that intention.

“The more you calm your mind and all that chatter the more you will be able to find those creative solutions.” Kati says temptation is a big factor. “I’m guilty of it too. I’m still working on this.

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Advance warning of upcoming king tide Tauranga City Council is asking residents to be aware and take precautions where necessary in anticipation of upcoming king tides between January 22-26.

Mayor Greg Brownless wants people to be aware and plan accordingly. “We understand these events can be trying and hope a reminder can help you plan

for these days and prepare for potential impacts,” says Greg.

A king tide is an exceptionally high spring tide, a natural phenomenon that occurs when solar and lunar cycles are in line.

Every year there are two occasions where spring tides are highest; once during summer and once in winter.

Back-to-school buying tips The start of the new school year is an exciting time for both parents and students, but it can be a costly one, with parents having to fork out for uniforms, shoes, bags, stationery and school fees.

With a bit of forward planning, there are ways to help keep the costs down:

School uniforms

These are usually one of the biggest back-to-school expenses - especially if your child is starting at a new school and needs the whole kit.

Buying second-hand is always a good option, and it’s worth keeping an eye on the ‘School Uniforms New and 2nd Hand BOP Area’ Facebook page.

Some schools, such as Tauranga Intermediate, have a second hand uniform sale at the end of the school year, while Trade Me and local op shops are also good places to look for second-hand uniform.

Some uniform shops offer laybuy, and with some uniforms now being sold by The Warehouse, there is the option to use Christmas Club savings.

Shoes

Expensive or cheap? It obviously depends on your budget, but with children growing out of their shoes very fast, it may not be worth spending lots of money on expensive shoes. Some schools require certain types of shoe, so you may not have much choice. Getting the right support is important for growing feet, and the professionals recommend looking for shoes with a flexible sole so the shoe moves and bends with your child’s foot, along with a heel tab to support the Achilles’ heel.

Most shoe stores and department stores also have back-to-school sales.

School bags

This is another item that varies hugely in price depending on the label. It doesn’t pay to buy anything too big either.

Experts recommend children don’t carry any more than 10 per cent of their body weight on their back.

Straps should be padded and adjustable so the bag’s weight can be correctly distributed, and separate compartments are good for keeping stationery, sports clothes and food apart.

Most large department stores stock schools bags of reasonable quality. Watch out for the sales to get the best bag for your buck.

Stationery

Stationery varies hugely in quality and price, and some schools insist that you buy pre-made packs to ensure the correct items are purchased.

Cheap pencils break and cheap glue sticks dry out quickly, so sometimes it’s better to spend a bit more.

Again, stationery stores always have back-to-school sales and you can shop online and have it delivered to your door if you choose.

Sometimes your kids don’t need all of the items on the school stationery list because they still have them from the previous year. Books don’t have to covered with expensive book coverings either.

School fees

You can opt not to pay these, but schools generally frown upon that and may withhold items such as school year books, or charge you for extracurricular activities. Many schools appreciate that the beginning of the school year is an expensive time.

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Look before you leap

Toi Te Ora Public Health is reminding people to be aware of water contamination this summer to minimise the risk of tummy bugs, sore throats and skin infections.

Swimming and collecting shellfish is a favourite pastime for many and while it is safe to do so in many of the Bay of Plenty’s estuaries, beaches, rivers and lakes – it’s important to know when it is not safe, how to recognise signs of water contamination, and where to find local warnings.

Medical Officer of Health Dr Jim Miller says our regional and district/city councils keep a close eye on the water quality of our bathing spots throughout summer, regularly testing for bacterial contamination from human or animal faeces, and for bacteria that causes blue-green algae or algal blooms.

“If a recreational water site is found to be significantly contaminated with risk to public health, Toi Te Ora informs the public by issuing

a health warning and the local council erects warning signs.”

Current local health warnings can be found at: www.toiteora.govt.nz/health_warnings However, testing points are limited and Jim says it’s important to check any water before you use it.

“The Bay of Plenty and Lakes region is a big place with lots of opportunities for using the water. Look before you leap – if the water looks discoloured, smells unusual, or if there is scum or leathery mats of black or brown algae on the surface of lakes or on the beds of rivers, swim or play somewhere else and don’t eat shellfish from the area.

“After rainfall, water is likely to be contaminated with animal faeces from rural and urban run-off.

“As a precaution, avoid swimming in rivers, streams, lakes or estuaries for 48 hours after heavy or prolonged rainfall.”

Jim says it is also best to avoid swimming and collecting shellfish near pipes or culverts that run down to a waterway where stormwater is discharged, and near wharves and marinas.

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The life and times of Werner: It didn’t make sense. But it did make sense. As a recessive gene claimed more and more of my hair, the longer I would spend in Werner Gamma’s barber chair. The less I had for him to do, the longer it took.

If Werner has chosen, he could have groomed and flicked me out the door in 10 minutes. But I was spending an

hour, perhaps more, in his chair at the end of The Strand every three weeks.

And we would blather – of love lost, of hearts won, life experiences, things we liked, things we loathed.

Of adventures and scrapes, shady, dark embarrassing moments, food and booze. And other things that make a man happy. Or sad. There was more blather than cutting.

“Used to be like that in my Dad’s shop,” says the barber.

He still hasn’t shaken off a thick Swiss accent, even after three decades of Kiwi-isation. “Men would come into dad’s shop for a shave on Saturday. He would have three chairs going and a bench with five waiting – there would be chatting, smoking and blah, blah, blah. A very social occasion.”

That’s why on a Saturday morning for the last four years, Werner would set aside an hour for a 10-minute job. Then another bloke who’s had his head shaved by Werner every Saturday for the last 12 years would drop by with his own opinions, his own bagatelle. And Werner would greet him with: “Here we go again. Your usual? A perm?”

The art of a good yarn

The conversation would turn to politics. Will Simon ever be Prime Minister, the magnetism of lipstick and teeth, and the fickleness of the electorate?

Werner exerted his Swiss-ness when politics came up – he stayed neutral. “But I enjoy listening to you guys.” And the snipping would resume.

But mention food and he would give you the minutest detail about what he might do with a beef cheek for his partner that night. I might do this, I might do that – there was never a recipe.

Good food might come from a recipe, but great food comes from the heart.

Whenever Werner pulled another yarn, another experience, from his extensive global anthology, the scissors would stop snipping. It was shades of President Gerald Ford, whom LBJ said couldn’t walk and fart at the same time. But in the nicest possible way, Werner simply could not spin a yarn and cut hair at the same time. The theatrics, the yarn always came first. And that’s the way we liked it.

Now he’s gone. And that’s the point of all this.

The scissors have fallen silent. I have lost a barber, I have lost a friend and a confidante. He’s found other things to do – things other than thinning

Werner Gamma – story teller, wit and chef who just happened to cut hair as well. Photo: Bruce Barnard. pates, nasal hair, rogue eyebrows, cut-throat razors and Bay Rum. He’s returning to the soil – growing nuts, olives, avocados, and making a waterfall on a five hectare lifestyle block just south of Mangonui in Doubtless Bay. Sounds idyllic – for him, that is.

I have to find someone to replace the irreplaceable.

Werner didn’t want to be a barber. “No!” But it was always going to be. ...continued

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The barber who would have been a chef customers, we have had great times together.” From Wil in eastern Switzerland, to Johannesburg in South Africa to the bottom end of The Strand, Tauranga.

“It’s not just about cutting hair – that’s the practical outcome – but it’s about having fun, an enjoyable experience for everyone.” Sometimes they didn’t need a haircut. “They just come in, have a coffee and talk crap with you.”

The art of discretion

Above: The barber shop in Wil, Switzerland, where it all began.

It still carries the family name. continued...

The helix of red, white and blue stripes went up outside his dad’s shop in Wil, 50 minutes from Zurich, 40 minutes from the German border, a way back in 1943. “I wanted to be a chef – I liked good company and good food. That’s my great hobby.”

But his dad took him to “one of those assessing officers” – where they give kids aptitude tests to figure what he might be good at.

“They suggested I might like to be a barber. I think dad slipped them $50 or something.”

He doesn’t regret life as a barber.

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Seems you have to be a listener. “Over the years people reveal more and more about themselves, whether it be financial or relationships.

And if you share a little of yourself that gives them licence to open up and you have to listen. It’s fascinating.”

Even though you may hear the same stories over and over.

“Same shit, different day. But they feel they can trust me, they feel they can share.”

And barbers, it seems, have their own Hippocratic Oath – client-barber privilege, no disclosure. A lot of stories stop right there, in the chair, at Werner’s barber shop.

You have to be very careful about what you say and to whom. It’s about respect, says Werner, respect for everyone.

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bookings – regular bookings – very little walk-in business. It says something about the man and his style.

He gave barbering away for a time and then went back to his Dad’s shop.

It’s still there – same name but different people.

“I had many messages, a lot of feedback from people who said I had made the right decision. Isn’t that nice?” Even in Wil – pronounced W-ee-l – when he walked down the street, people would say: ‘Hey barber’.

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Or: ‘There’s the barber’ – always ‘the barber.’ They didn’t know his name, but they knew what he did and where he worked.

Now he’s gone.

And that hurts us blokes who spent special times in that chair.

Werner went on and on about the “space” in New Zealand. After the hubbub and congestion of Europe he enjoyed the space and opportunity New Zealand provided. Go enjoy your space Werner.

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A country community show Katikati A&P Show is about community, bringing the town and country together one day each year for a wonderful event, says show president Louellen Davies.

prize – the winner receives a sash, trophy and $150 compliments of Aongatete Coolstores Ltd and Waihi A&P Association.”

The Avoco-sponsored avocado exhibition will have everything from avo racing cars to avo shires to avo ice cream.

Dancing groups and local bands will perform, trade sites will cover everything imaginable, children’s entertainment and pony rides will keep littlies happy – as will a lolly scramble at 12.15pm in the pony ring.

In the pavilion, the home industries section will display cooking and crafts. “Why not enter? Entries will be taken Saturday morning,” says Louellen.

The show’s popular photography section also returns. “Don’t forget Equestrian events run throughout the you can enter this too.” day of Katikati’s A&P Show.

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“The Kati Kati A&P Show was first held on March 13, 1913, on a Thursday to enable the boat from Tauranga to have a favorable tide.

“Although no show was held during the war, here we are only a few years away from our 100th show.”

Today there’s different challenges – the incursion of Mycoplasma Bovis in New Zealand requires Katikati’s show to go without its traditional cattle sections this year.

“But we’re looking forward to those sections returning in the near future,” says Louellen.

And this year’s show – on Sunday, February 3, from 9am-3.30pm at the Uretara Domain – will offer an impressive lineup of entertainment, competitions, trade sites, and country fun for all.

“This year we have the Strongman competition final. This competition is held throughout NZ with the championship at our show, kindly sponsored by Claymark Mill Katikati.”

Strongman competitors will compete four times on the day, with hourly competitions.

Vintage tractors are always a drawcard at the Wood-chopping displays, sponsored by Katikati A&P Show.

Avoco, managed by Val Baker, will start midmorning and happen every half-hour.

And one show-goer will win $100 cash – donated The bar under the oak tree will be manned by

by Farmlands Te Puna and FMG Insurance – from Katikati Wrestling Club – so you can watch their gate ticket. beach wrestling while sipping your beer – or “This year’s raffle winner will take home a Daikin have a go yourself.

Air Purifier, sponsored by Katikati Refrigeration & The cattle competitions area will this year be filled Air Conditioning. Raffle tickets will be for sale at the with four tiny homes to view, plus vintage machinery main gate, with it being drawn on the day.” and cars.

Katikati A&P Show is February 3, from 9am-3.30pm at Uretara Domain. Tickets cost adults $5, school Horse events will run throughout the day. children $2, under-fives gain free entry. Gates open 9am.

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Fill your boots with summer concert options More edgy flavours

If that spins your wheels you’ll have to plan to get to the Whitianga Waterways Arena on Sunday January 27, because the Taupo show is sold out.

For some more edgy flavours there’s...

Mumford & Sons playing on the Outer Field at Auckland’s Western Springs Saturday, January 12.

Fatboy Slim at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena on Friday, January 25. And that’s before we even get to the Eagles, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins, George Ezra, Wellington’s Homegrown festival, The Proclaimers, as the year rolls on.

Maybe with all those choices it’s a good thing Six60’s one-and-only summer show at Auckland’s Western Springs in February is already sold out.

It’s quite a job these days keeping track of all further afield. the big concert events swinging through our The Summer Concert Tour 2019 is well worth the trip to Whitianga, with Supertramp’s Roger part of the world during this summer.

Hodgson, Aussie rockers James Reyne and Mark Whether you’re looking forward to catching a bucket-list artist before they call it a day on their career, or just want an excuse to lax out under glorious blue skies catching some cool sounds, you have options by the sunhat-ful.

First up, here in the Bay of Plenty we’re fortunate to have a good selection coming to perform on our own doorstep.

Fat Freddy’s Drop are off on their Summer Tour as usual, and come to the Wharepai Domain, Tauranga, on Saturday January 5. They’re bringing with them Salmonella Dub featuring Tiki Taane.

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Rock icons

A Summer’s Day Live brings three rock icons you would have heard plenty of on the radio back in the 1970s and 1980s to Trustpower Baypark on Wednesday, January 9. Jefferson Starship, Toto and Dragon, complete with golden-voiced 1970s Kiwi pop idol Mark Williams on vocals, between them will fill the available hours with songs you know all the words to.

Tickets from: www.neptuneentertainment.co.nz A Summer’s Day Disco follows at the same venue the next day, and if you’ve got any energy left from singing you’ll surely burn it off with boogie-ing down to The Jacksons, Kool & the Gang, Village People, Sister Sledge, The Pointer Sisters, and the Sounds of the Supremes.

Tickets from: www.neptuneentertainment.co.nz Slash will come to the rescue if you’re going to need a dose of hard rock after all that dancin’.

The legendary ex-Guns ‘n’ Roses guitarist is at Trustpower Baypark Arena, Friday January 25, 2019 Tickets from: www.ticketek.co.nz The One Love Festival then gives us the chance to taste a different vibe altogether during the weekend January 26-27 at Tauranga Domain.

UB40 complete with Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue, Maxi Priest, The Black Seeds, and Katchafire highlight a cast of thousands appearing at the festival.

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Bay Oval – our national treasure One down and four to go. Tauranga’s summer of international cricket matches is underway – further cementing this city as a truly global international cricket venue.

The backdrop is superb, the climate ideal and the venue without peer.

Even the salt mountain at the Dominion plant over the back fence has become part of the Bay Oval charm, a defining feature.

“It just gets bigger and bigger,” says Kelvin Jones, doyen of Bay Oval. “Feels that way for us.”

The Bay Oval general manager ended last season thinking that could have been his biggest for a

while with the Under 19 World Cup and the One Day International against England.

“Now we are into a season that feels even bigger with five ODIs.” Throw the biggest cricket audience in the world into the mix – that’s India with tens of million watching on TV. “You just think ‘wow’, and it keeps getting bigger.”

And in the back of Kelvin’s mind all the time is test cricket – when will it arrive at the Bay Oval?

“We think we are really close. We aren’t entirely sure why we haven’t got there yet.”

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“We are competing for that fourth test I suppose,” says Kelvin.

“We’re always thinking about a bit of pink ball. With the best lights in the country, we should be favoured if there was a pink ball test – it should come our way.”

There can be no question about the cricket facilities being up to scratch. “None whatsoever. We could list where we consider ourselves the number one venue in NZ in so many cricket-related areas.”

But there may be some work to do off-field. “We have got by with a whole lot of temporary overlay in the

past and you can do that for a 20-over game or an ODI. “But your other facilities have to become greater over five days.”

But no doubt about it – Bay Oval must be in the mix for test cricket and it will come. “We won’t be satisfied until we are a test venue.”

ODI cricket still to be played this summer at Bay Oval are Black Caps versus Sri Lanka tomorrow, Saturday, January 5; Black Caps versus India on Saturday, January 26; Black Caps versus India on Monday, January 28; and the following day, Tuesday, January 29, White Ferns versus India.

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New stadium for Bay of Plenty long overdue Nothing seems to rark up the good citizens of Tauranga more than the need for a winter sports and events stadium.

Despite the city’s population growing at a rate quicker than the grass verges in early-December, the lack of support for a stadium we can all be proud of is deafening.

For someone like me who grew up in this beautiful city, with St Mary’s School and Tauranga Boys’ College to thank for my education, it annoys me the dilapidated old Tauranga Domain is still used for hosting the Bay of Plenty Steamers and major summer music festivals.

While other much smaller towns and cities in New Zealand have stadia to be proud of, and use sporting facilities to showcase their treasured part of the

country to the world, we have something that was built in the 1950s.

The Bay Oval Trust showed what can be done with the right attitude and a can-do way of thinking to get the superb Bay Oval cricket stadium established.

It now ranks as one of the very best cricket venues in New Zealand and I understand will soon be allocated test matches by NZ Cricket.

Now I know when the domain is spruced up with temporary stands and colourful marquees, it looks great on television. It was the perfect venue for last month’s TECT National Sevens and people love going there because it is a short walk to downtown restaurants and bars.

But the lack of spectator capacity makes it

severely limiting.

But is second best really what the fastest growing city in NZ deserves? A new facility needs to be multi-purpose, with conference and wedding facilities, and be available for rugby, league, football, rock concerts, plus indoor and outdoor exhibitions.

The good news is there are opportunities for alternative funding sources other than the over-stretched

Tauranga City Council ratepayers.

A combination of Bay of Plenty Regional Council money and private investors would be the ideal solution. Meetings are due to take place between key stakeholders, which is a positive step.

That leaves the final conundrum – what is the best location to put a stadium?

During the next 12 months a feasibility study is expected to be done to evaluate options.

Watch this space for updates.

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Tips to keep children sleeping this festive season The much-anticipated holiday season is time for fun, festivities, relaxation, visiting and travel but can become problematic when altered time-zones and disrupted sleep patterns make putting a baby or toddler to sleep extremely challenging.

But potential difficulties can be mitigated by setting realistic expectations and preparing sufficiently, according to The Sleep Coach Cheryl Fingleson.

As a result, she’s sharing her top tips to help aid your child’s sleep and routine during this holiday season.

Plan for travelling: If traveling across multiple time-

close to normal.

Remember to include the ‘lovey’.

A new place or over-stimulating environment can be scary for small children.

Familiar items can help to create a safe and relaxing space. These may include a nightlight, white noise machine, blanket or favourite toy.

Check if you need to buy or borrow a blackout blind. Importantly, ensure any new accommodation has dark covering on the windows otherwise it may be necessary to purchase a black sheet.

Remain flexible.

The whole family wants to have fun and regardless of the most conscientious planning, chances are there will be some regression. On returning home, the normal routine should immediately be adopted for a faster, smoother transition.

If staying home, scented candles, bright lights, visitors and rowdiness can all interrupt a routine.

zones, adjust the child’s sleep schedule accordingly.

Create a plan to navigate the travel, sleeping arrangements, increased stimuli and visiting demands. Plan meals, snacks, naps, entertainment and bedtimes.

If at all possible stay in one place as the ‘new’ temporary sleep routine will have a far greater chance of success.

Request that visitors come to your location. A consistent sleep space helps the child to recognise that sleep-time is imminent and also provides a reason to leave parties or activities in time for an agreeable bedtime.

When planning to have a late night, institute a calm activity or a late-afternoon nap and expect that the routine may have to be adjusted.

A well-rested child will cope far better with the hustle and bustle.

Children thrive on routine so while allowing for some late nights, ensure that for the majority of nights the routine is kept

There’s a lot of work yet to be done in 2019 Happy New Year and welcome to 2019. I hope you’ve all had a safe and enjoyable holiday period spent with family and friends.

Last year was a huge year for our community. Collectively, we petitioned the Government for an after-hours medical centre for Papamoa East, a new secondary school northwest of the Wairoa River, and to get on with the job of building the Tauranga Northern Link.

These projects were driven by

local good-sorts like Andrew Hollis and the team from Fix the Bloody Road, Judy Killalea and Jo Linthwaite. They’ve done a fantastic job bringing these important issues to the attention of both the media, and the Government, and it has been an absolute pleasure to work

alongside you.

As your local MP for Bay of Plenty, I will continue to stand with those who are petitioning the Government, supporting them where I can down in Wellington, and really holding the Government’s feet to the fire to ensure our growing community continues to see the investment we both need deserve.

We have a lot of work yet to be done, but I’m energised for the year ahead.

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A day at the beach could be good for your skin Warm sands, blue skies and the gentle roar of the ocean. Few experiences are as therapeutic as some time spent at the beach or near the sea. The entire experience is a tonic for body, mind and soul.

Seawater is like a miracle acne treatment, as salt is an excellent curing, clearing and cleansing agent. Sodium chloride helps to cleanse the skin and is effective for mild acne as it helps to cleanse the pores deeply, and balance oil production. As if anyone needed an excuse to go to the beach!

Acne can be caused by hormonal changes, mineral deficiencies, bad hygiene and increased stress. A trip to the beach gives your body some beneficial sun exposure, and increased mineral nourishment

from the sea water. The mineralrich surf contains potassium and magnesium, both indispensable elements in all of the body’s natural self-cleansing and detoxification process.

And it’s hard to be unhappy at the beach, so it’s an excellent chance to de-stress.

Don’t forget that overexposure to the sun is extremely bad for the skin, but short periods of sun exposure, using a quality SPF is beneficial.

While going to the beach and taking a dip has an excellent cleansing effect as an acne treatment, it is not the only way to keep your skin looking clear and radiantly beautiful.

Using skincare products that are specifically formulated to care for acne-prone skin is also important.

Breathe easy these holidays Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ have issued a warning to asthma and allergy sufferers to get prepared ahead of the summer holidays.

Respiratory disease affects 700,000 people in New Zealand, with asthma a common illness affecting one in seven children and one in eight adults.

More than 70 people die from asthma each year.

Allergies are also extremely common in New Zealand, affecting one in three people.

Teresa Demetriou, head of education and research at Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, says: “It’s easy for us all to get excited about the summer holidays, but it’s so important that we are mindful of asthma and allergy triggers at this time of year.

“Heat and high pollen levels can be a real problem for some people.

“A trigger is something that makes asthma or an allergy worse, and can bring on an asthma attack. The main message we want to get out there to people is – be prepared, and get informed about your triggers.”

There are many ways that you can get better prepared. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has put together a list of top tips to help you stay happy and well during the summer break.

Putting together an asthma/allergy management plan with a health professional can help you to be more in control.

Getting more informed about your triggers will help you manage your asthma and allergies and ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible.

Be careful around common holiday triggers like Christmas trees, outdoor barbecues, fires and products like sunscreens and mosquito repellents.

Being prepared and planning ahead before travelling is a must, including ensuring you have enough of your medication, and if you are away from home, keep medications close at hand.

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Make summer fun for you and your pets Summer in the Bay of Plenty is pretty special – however, it can cause issues for our pets.

Skin disease is common due to allergies to pollens, fleas and the high humidity and heat. In addition, grass seeds are plentiful and love to burrow

under the skin, particularly feet, causing pain and infection and requiring sedation and surgery to remove them. If you have a dog with fluffy feet, keep the fur clipped short, ensure they avoid the long grass and dunes, and check their paws after walks.

Any sign of licking a particular spot incessantly or lameness will require a visit to your vet.

Rinsing them off after a beach visit is also a good idea.

Remember, don’t leave itchy skin – the sooner it is treated, the quicker it resolves and the happier your furry friend will be.

The sun is just as tough on our white-furred pets’ skin as it is for us. It is very important that animal sun-cream is used as a cancer preventative anywhere the

fur is thin and pale or for those that sunbathe.

In New Zealand we love our summer barbecues – and our dogs love the leftovers. However, dogs aren’t as tough as most people think.

A sausage or fatty meat can cause vomiting, pain and pancreatitis, and chops and bones can cause

constipation, broken teeth and even blockages, resulting in major abdominal surgery.

If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t give it to your dog this summer!

Let’s plan ahead for a fantastic summer for ourselves and our pets!

Pet insurance: What to think about Six out of 10 Kiwi pet owners think of their pet as one of the family. But what do we do if our wee fur babies become ill or have an accident?

Do you risk having to stump up for a vet’s bill? Or do you spread the cost and risk by taking out pet insurance?

According to a recent Canstar Blue survey, 52 per cent of pet owners took out pet insurance because it gave them the peace of mind they could afford treatment for their animal if it was needed.

Only 43 per cent knew what their policy actually covered, however.

“Pet insurance definitely has its place for owners, as it can protect from the worry of getting hit with a huge vet’s bill,” says Emma Quantrill from Canstar

Blue. “But it is only valuable if you know what you are paying for.

“Where injuries caused by accidents will most likely be covered, some of the more common problems that animals can suffer from, such as ear, skin or eye infections, may be excluded if there is a history of them occurring before you took out your policy, or it is considered a congenital condition of the breed of animal you have.”

The cost of pet insurance can vary hugely, so a few things to bear in mind when considering pet insurance are the size and age of your pet, the temperament of your dog (if it has a history of being aggressive, injuries received through fighting will not be covered), the breed of your pet, as any congenital conditions will not be covered, and any pre-existing conditions that occurred before you took out the policy.

If you plan to use your pet for breeding this will invalidate your insurance.

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Enjoy the mud with your best friend Why not roll around like a pig in mud with your four-legged friend at the Mud Dog Run event this month?

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council are joining forces to host the Mud Dog Run event at TECT All Terrain Park on Sunday, January 20.

There will be one short and easy run of 2.5km, and a long challenging run at 3.5km. The event will open 10am with the first run starting 11am and the second, longer run, starting 1pm. “Everyone’s welcome to experience the outdoors with their dog and have fun, some exercise and lots of mud.” People can participate in both

runs with their dog if they wish, and every competitor will get a doggy bag and chance to win a spot prize.

“People wishing to participate in the event without a dog may do so for free, but must still register for the run.”

A sausage sizzle, coffee, and ice cream vendors will be on-site, plus spot prizes will be up for grabs.

And a water tank will help sluice off the mud from dogs and humans afterwards, but all participants should bring their own towel and change of clothes.

The Mud Dog Run is on Sunday, January 20, from 10am at TECT All Terrain Park, Whataroa Rd. Tickets cost $25 per person and their dog.

To register, see: www.westernbay.govt.nz and search ‘Mud Dog Run’. You can also register on the day.

The great avocado celebrated Expect to find yourself dancing on the grass as the day progresses at a Western Bay of Plenty event that celebrates everything avocado.

The annual Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival, which started 20 years ago as the Katikati Funfest, transformed into a food and wine festival six years ago to raise funds for local charities.

Chair of the festival organising committee, Don Mossop, says the event has grown substantially during the last six years with more than 2000 tickets sold last year.

“The Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival is a wonderful way to spend a summer’s afternoon enjoying live music whilst savouring excellent food and fine wine.”

“It has grown significantly year-onyear,” says Don, “with a real focus on food and entertainment”.

“We have local craft beer and wineries represented and we’ve got a fabulous line-up of talent this year.

“There’s also free entertainment for the children, and art and craft stalls.”

Back by popular demand, will be The Beat Girls, who are the headline act of the festival. They will be strongly

Last year’s Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival. supported by the amazing Late 80’s Mercedes and local favourite Sarah Spicer.” The free kids’ zone will be open during whole festival from 11am-6pm with bouncy castles, big slides, rides and more. The Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival is at Uretara Domain, Katikati, from 11am-6pm on Saturday, January 12. Ticket cost $25 each from: www.iticket.co.nz

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Vintage everything at grandad’s farming day Old engines – think vintage cars, motorbikes and farm machinery – will join Clydesdale horses in a day showcasing the way grandad did things in Kawerau this month.

The Waterwheel Historic Trust is hosting its annual ‘Farming like Grandad’ fun day out for all on

Sunday, January 28, on State Highway 30 opposite Military Rd, and will pull show-goers back into yesteryear pretty fast. “If your grandad farmed in the 1920s to 1960s this aims to replicate how it was done,” says trust co-chair Stephanie Johnson.

“Think heavy horses demonstrating ploughing and wagon rides, old tractors with smoke puffing from their exhausts and vintage farm machinery

on display – from tractors to milking machines to sheep shearing equipment with a few sheep being shorn for good measure.”

There’s also traditional crafts from spinning to weaving – hands-on-fun includes a chance to use a Singer sewing machine, learn how to knit, and make butter – plus there’s games for all the ‘kids’ just like grandad used to play.

“The great ‘tractor parade’ will give everyone an opportunity to see these machines in full working order and a tractor pulling competition will see teams of four competing to see how fast they can pull our old Fordson Major,” says Stephanie, who says to contact her for entry forms.

There’s an animal petting corner on-site, and everyone is encouraged to dress in yesteryear theme – with prizes for best vintage costume.

Music and food stalls with plenty of ice-cream will be on-site but event-goers can bring a picnic and

sun umbrella along. Gates open 10am-3pm on State Highway 30 Kawerau, opposite Military Rd. Entry is $5 for adults and no charge for children.

Please leave dogs at home. All proceeds go to the Waterwheel. The project began in 1990 by Eastern BOP residents keen to preserve a vanishing history – the industrial archaeology of New Zealand.

In 2006, the community company became a charitable trust, The Waterwheel Historic Trust.

“Today we’re based at Kawerau Life Konnect where we have a restoration group and a group looking after our extensive display, volunteers are welcome,” says Stephanie.

For event information, see: www.waterwheel.nz To volunteer, phone Stephanie on 0211054531.

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Giving migrant families a chance Re: Letters on the United Nations Global Migration Compact printed in The Weekend Sun, December 21 and 28 editions.

I’d like to put up a bloke called Sanjay as New Zealander of the Year. He’s obviously a bloody good Dad. Sanjay’s the universityeducated Turangi dairy owner who has been in the media. He uplifted his family from New Delhi, India, and brought them to New Zealand to give his kids a chance.

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hard is his ethos.

As well as serving his community.

The man has been rewarded. His son has just graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in human resources. He’s now working for a bank in Wellington.

His daughter is in Year 13 and captain of her school’s debating team.

Small town New Zealand has done this family no harm. And I’m proud New Zealand and Turangi was able to give this migrant family a chance.

I Goldsmith, Otumoetai.

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Fancy a holiday roadie down SH2 Phil?

With summer arriving in the Western Bay of Plenty, I wonder how many politicians will turn up on our doorstep – to enjoy the sand, sun and surf that we all love and enjoy as local residents?

I wonder if Transport Minister Phil Twyford will take a break – and might fancy catching a wave here in the Western BOP? Of course, the MP for Te Atatu in Auckland could fly here from the supercity or would he use the highly-popular State Highway 2 – as the most direct route to Mount Main Beach from Auckland’s west?

But someone better warn him – that once he’s bumbled along the highway from north of Pokeno he’ll come to a screeching halt when he gets to Athenree, near Waihi Beach.

This is because every Christmas holiday season – without fail – Katikati’s pedestrian crossing with light signals will flash continually and hold up all the southbound traffic – mostly Aucklanders trying to head to the Mount etc – when some poor Katikati resident wants to get across the road of their township.

The tailback coming into Katikati gets worse every year – last year it made all the way out to Athenree turnoff.

Phil and his team at NZTA reckon there’s no need for a bypass around Katikati – despite SH2 increasingly choking the life out its residents and businesses via traffic and truck fumes while also clipping and running over a few residents here and there.

If he was holidaying in Katikati he’d quickly realise

you can’t go for quick trip to Waihi Beach with the kids – it’ll take a two-hour round-trip at the least – that’s not even digging your toes in the sand.

So a holiday roadie down SH2 to the Mount could be just the break Mr Twyford needs – to reconsider his transport priorities.

And if he did make it past the traffic jam through

Katikati – bumping along the rest of SH2 might get him swerving in a direction – when it comes to transport policy – and the copious amounts of traffic and near-death experiences he’ll likely encounter.

But, if I was Phil, I’d holiday in Hamilton, where he’s just announced a new five-year passenger rail trial from the Waikato to Auckland. Better still, he could delay his travel ‘til March 2020 – then practise what he preaches.

K Moorland, Katikati.

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Something is out of whack here Where has the info come from?

There will be much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth over the minimum wage increase coming in this year.

The Government has announced it will increase the minimum wage from the current $16.50 per hour to $17.70 per hour on April 1, with further increases to take it to $20 by 2021.

Let’s have a look at it.

In 1967 I was earning $10 an hour. The lowest wage I knew of in 1967 was $7 an hour. I bought a house for $4000. I could buy a new car for $1000.

My mortgage was $7.50 a week and everything else was cheap.

Here we are, 55 years later, and the minimum wage – if we look at $7 an hour as the minimum back in 1967 – all those years ago – it has only gone up $10 an hour, whereas costs have risen hundreds of percentages.

The house I bought in Wellington would now cost well more than $1 million.

There is a huge imbalance here, which is a disgrace to employers and everyone who charges like a wounded bull for products and services.

Something is out of whack here and needs addressing.

We need to find a cure for the greed syndrome.

Yes, I was a businessman from the 1980s onwards and I fully understood the costs of running a business and I always paid a good wage.

Anyone charging from $80 upwards – I know of one firm in Tauranga charging $130 an hour – can easily afford the $1 increase next year without any need to lose any blood.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Re: Forest & Bird is calling for the wider Hauraki Gulf to Bay of Plenty crayfishing area (known as CRA2) to be closed for three years to allow the species to start recovering.

Forest & Bird tell us the crayfish stocks in CRA2 are in danger of collapse. How was this decision arrived at?

How was the survey done? Who did it?

Crayfish live in water and don’t care whether it is two metres deep or 2000m deep. To do a survey of the crayfish stock the area would need to have been

explored, counts done of the various species and all the data collated and checked for accuracy. Was this done?

What was the agency that did it and where has it been published?

Is this another minority flexing its authority in an unknown area?

Seventy per cent of the earth surface is covered in water, 95 per cent of which has not been explored, so where do they get the information to make sweeping statements of such scale?

D. Hardie, Paengaroa.

Greerton’s speed limit is now zero!

Congratulations to the Tauranga City Council. A big 100 per cent on the effort for making Greerton safer.

Managing speed could not be better. Without the vehicle crashes, the speed is now reduced to zero.

In the council’s advertisement in The Weekend Sun’s November 30 edition, it says: ‘Every day more and more cars are on our roads’. The council advert also says: ‘We set out to make Greerton Village safer for everyone – whether you’re walking biking, on a mobility scooter or driving.”

Well done. The sequence in the advertisement is spot on.

Absolutely the right order. Pity

about the bicycles. At the Cornwall St half-round – it is not a roundabout – the cycleway goes up to the halfround then disappears as there is no room for them.

A car and bicycle cannot go round at the same time, let alone a truck. Well done on the safety for bicycles.

There is also no cycleway at Chadwick St – the actual one-lane roundabout – either. Pedestrians are safe crossing with the lights, but the roundabout is blocked when the traffic lights are on, creating a safety problem. Funny that.

T Johnson, Gate Pa.

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Who is this Man, whose birth is celebrated in such a commercial way at this time of year? Who is this Man, who gave hundreds of commandments upon which millions upon millions of people have lived and died for? Who is this Man, whose death is celebrated somewhere in the world every single day? Who is this Man, who so influenced life and history right up to today?

Who is this Man, who has followers in every country, creed and culture? Who is this Man, who alone has the power to heal past hurts, empower in the present, and give hope for the

future? Who is this Man, who can be so personal as to live in the human heart as God and be a friend?

Amazing! One solitary life who has impacted the world like no other who has ever lived or who will ever live. He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman.

He grew up in still another village, where He worked in a carpenter’s shop until He was 30. For the next three years He was an itinerant preacher.

So, who is this man? Do you know Him? Is He your Saviour? Is He Lord of your life? Do you know His love? Because upon your decision of who He and He alone is, sets your eternal destiny.

Why don’t you visit a Church near you this Christmas season, and find out more about this incredible Man, Jesus Christ?

Stephen Whitwell, O2 Church, Tauranga.

The power to overcome fleshly desire There are many desires of the flesh that seem natural to us as humans, but that are inconsistent with God’s will for our lives.

They could be related for example to our eating, drinking, personal highs, sexual appetites, ambitions, prosperity, vindication, glory, or life direction.

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These desires that seem natural to us, but were not natural when humans were first created, came to us through Satan’s deception which led to Adam and Eve sinning and gave humanity knowledge of evil.

Pursuing the ‘if it feels good, do it’ philosophy often has negative consequences

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for ourselves and others. Galatians 5:9-11 mentions a shocking eternal consequence: “Now the deeds of the flesh are… immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger… envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you… that those who practise such things will not inherit the kingdom of God”.

Even Jesus had to overcome the desires of the flesh. The night before His terrifying crucifixion He prayed not my will but Thine.

The good news is that whatever desire we have contrary to the Bible, we can overcome it through the regeneration of the Holy Spirit and being born again.

There’s nothing in our lives the Holy Spirit’s power can’t change!

The power to overcome any fleshly desire contrary to God’s will is also readily available. Our Father God promises if we come to Him as a little child asking for the Holy Spirit, He will say ‘Yes!’.

David Kidd, Church of God’s Love.

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Not over for The Narcs There are a bunch of ‘nostalgia’ acts playing around the Bay during summer, but The Narcs aren’t one of them.

So what’s the difference, in a holiday season that’s bringing us Toto, Jefferson Starship and too many others to mention? Why not The Narcs?

Here’s how I see it. There are many old bands that reform. Then they tour the world as old fans enjoy another outing for 20 or 30-year-old songs. There are, as I just noted, a bunch of these acts coming our way.

But there are other bands that have split up, who get back together and actually make new music. Take for example UK band Suede, which has released three albums since reforming in 2010. They first formed in 1990 an broke up in 2003. Since reforming their new albums have been every bit as good as their earlier work.

The Narcs are a little older than that, with their main successes in the 1980s when they were part of a group of bands who really defined the ‘Kiwi pub rock’ sound of that era.

Singer-guitarist Andy Dickson, bass player Tony Waine, drummer Steve Clarkson and keyboardist Liam Ryan produced a series of hits and near-hits including ‘(You Took Me) Heart and Soul’, ‘Lazy Susan’, ‘Diamonds on China’, ‘Abandoned By Love’ and ‘Missing In Action’, and in 1984 took home five Recording Industry Association of New Zealand statuettes at the NZ Music Awards on the back of the release of their debut album ‘The Great Divide’.

biggest hit ‘Heart And Soul’, with an accompanying video that is a mash-up of early Narcs footage.

These days the band has some challenges with members spread across cities and across countries but Liam Ryan says the internet has been a godsend for keeping in touch at a buddy level and also as a production tool.

‘Not Over’ was a collaboration with Buzz Moller, from the band Voom, and they recorded the rhythm track and vocals live at The Lab Studio with the legendary Ollie Framer in co-producer role with them. Then Liam laid down his keyboards, including a Hammond solo, at his Anam Cara studio in Waihi.

He’s very pleased with the results.

“The new single sounds fresh,” says Liam. “We used reversed samples and some random production devices but the overall feel – that brash Australasian live sound – is still there.

“It still sounds like The Narcs.”

The band is hitting the road for a week in January on a North Island tour, including a couple of shows in the Bay. They’ll be playing the Back Room at the Waihi Beach Hotel, tickets are $20 each, on Saturday, January 12; and Totara Street performance venue at Mount Maunganui, tickets are $25, each, on January 13.

The Narcs’ Not Over Summer Tour is coming to the Bay.

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Flash forward

So flash forward a few decades and it was a 2014 show here in Tauranga at Mills Reef, which brought them back together. That was the restart of The Narcs.

Following Steve Clarkson’s retirement from the band, drummer Peter ‘Rooda’ Warren of DD Smash joined as a guest and has firmly taken over the drum stool.

They gigged in 2016 and in December 2017 joined Australians Pseudo Echo for a successful North Island tour. Now in 2018 the band has been recording again.

The first new single ‘Summerhill Stone’ emerge in March and the latest one ‘Not Over’ has just been released as the band prepare for a tour of the same name.

These days The Narcs are unapologetically ‘indie’, self-managing and enjoying the freedom of writing and recording without being signed to a major label.

And while I don’t file them in the ‘nostalgia’ category it would be fair to say that after 30 years of playing together they are drawn to somewhat nostalgic themes in their new songs.

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Operating in New Zealand for almost 18 years, it’s no wonder Operatunity attracts performers such as Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns, soprano Amanda Atlas and many more.

And with every concert presenting a different genre of music, there is something to suit everyone.

Operatunity’s first 2019 concert in Tauranga is ‘The Luck of Irish’ on Friday, February 8, at 11am at Holy Trinity Church.

Featuring esteemed violinist Jessica Hindin, tenor and Operatunity regular Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, and soprano Bryony Williams, you won’t want to miss this salute to all things Irish.

Tickets to all concerts can be booked by phone on toll free 0508 266 237 or purchased online at: www.operatunity.co.nz. Standard tickets are $35, however a variety of ticket discounts are available to suit groups or those attending multiple concerts; and, as always, lunch is included.

Violinist Jessica Hindin and tenor Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to ‘The Luck of Irish’ for one lucky reader who can tell us the name of the soprano singer?

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, January 15.

Disco icons band together for a one-off show Some of disco’s biggest icons will be coming together for the first-time ever, for one magical show – and the Bay of Plenty has been chosen as the venue.

hits from throughout their five-decade career including ‘Celebration’, ‘Get Down On It’ and ‘Jungle Boogie’; while three-time Grammy winners The Pointer Sisters will bring their swag of party-starters including ‘I’m So Excited’, ‘Jump (For My Love)’, ‘Neutron Dance’, ‘Slow Hand’ and ‘Fire’ to delight generations of fans.

A line-up of some of the 1960s and 1970s biggest Village People, led by founding legends including The Jacksons, member Victor Willis, will Kool & the Gang, Village show why they’re the kings People, Sister Sledge, and of the era with their smash Sounds Of The Supremes, hits including ‘Macho Man’, will perform back-to-back at ‘YMCA’, ‘In The Navy’, Trustpower Baypark, Mount ‘Go West’ and ‘Can’t Stop Maunganui on Thursday, the Music’.

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Sister Sledge will perform It sets the scene for what is sure ‘We Are Family’ and ‘Lost to be one of the most talked about In Music’ and ‘He’s The concert line-ups of the summer.

Greatest Dancer’, and Randy Jones, Glenn Hughes, Felipe Rose, Sounds of the Supremes Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame Victor Willis, David Hodo and Alex inductees The Jacksons, featuring will open the party, Briley in 1978. Photo: Wikipedia. original members Jermaine, Jackie, bringing the inspiration Tito and Marlon will lead the charge, playing the hits of disco to the stage with their greatest hits. that started a dynasty including ‘Can You Feel It’, A Summer’s Day Disco will perform Thursday, ‘Blame It On The Boogie’, ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘ABC’ and January 10, from 4pm at Trustpower Baypark, many more.

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Enjoy the sights, smells and entertainment at Tauranga show 13, 2019, from 10am-4pm at Tauranga Racecourse, Cameron Rd, Greerton.

Gate tickets cost $10 per adult, children under 12 years enter for free.

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Competitors show off their skills in an axemen’s event at a past Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show.

All the fun of ‘country meets city’ is on offer at the Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the Tauranga Racecourse on Cameron Rd, Greerton.

Tauranga A&P Show president David Harricks says the public are welcome to come along and enjoy getting up close to horses, goats, lama, sheep and other animals in a great petting zoo.

“But because of the problems with Mycoplasma Bovis – and efforts underway to eradicate the disease – this year we have no cattle competition,” says David.

“There will, however, be some new animals including chooks on display, and opportunity to learn about rescued greyhounds in a hands-on way.”

David says show-goers can also watch the world’s best sheep shearing competitors as they get in some practice at the Tauranga show ahead of the Golden Shears in Masterton in February.

“We’re always lucky to have the best shearers in the world at our back door. They all come to Tauranga and provide a wonderful spectacle.”

Equestrian events this year will include Harness, Mounted riders, a Cowboy challenge and all the traditional pony club ring events.

A petting zoo, pony rides, carnival rides and vintage tractors will be on show for those big and small – “and sheep racing is back too”.

“Plus our expert axemen will show just how skilled they are with a very sharp axe. The strongmen will be next door – and some of NZ’s strongest men will compete in the strength events, lifting weights and boulders in a time trial.”

The “always popular” home industry and gardening section will display some great skills in the home – “so if you have some skills to display, come and compete,” says David.

Food and drink vendors will be bountiful around the showgrounds to keep people fed and watered – plus there’s ice cream to cool off!

Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show is on Sunday, January

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50 Plus. Make new friends. Barbeques, outings, dining out & pot-lucks. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307

Baypark Family Speedway

6:30pm South Pacific Super Saloon Car Championships. More info www. baypark.co.nz

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles gathering as Yeshua (Jesus) & the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. Joel 021 768 043

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

2nd Sat of month Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589

LOL Laughter Wellness

Group laughter in recess for holidays.

We will laugh together again from 12/01/2019. Happy holidays.

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sat 7:30-8:30pm, at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 1:30pm.

Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque Tauranga

Tga/BOP Club, at Club Mt Maunganui 12:50pm start. All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Social Group

Unique club for people with a mild disability. 25 to 45. Various friendly fortnightly outings. Ph 07 575 3739 or 021 206 2980

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Meet at Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St West, last Saturday of the month except Dec/Jan at 1:30pm. Growing fuchsias.

Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Rotaries March Book-Sale

Please donate books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, sheet music. Drop off at 24 Montana Dr, 20 Ririnui Pl. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Village Radio Museum

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band.

Radio Museum open from 10am.

Request line 571 3710

Sunday 6 January Art On The Strand

Original Art for Sale. 9am-4pm.

Weather permitting. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists

Croquet

Tauranga Domain, Cameron Road, 12:45 for 1pm start. Sun, Tues, Fri.

Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

games. Noel 579 5412

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Historic Village Market

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

Maketu Market

Maketu Market held on 3rd & 5th Sundays of month. 6am set up until 12pm at Maketu Village Green. Pat 021 447 420 or Carolyn 027 251 0388

Narcotics Anonymous

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $3 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga.

Ph Bernadette 572 3968

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Our Chorus teaches you to sing & enjoy a great craft. Meets 7pm, 183 Moffatt Rd, Bethlehem. Ph Gordon 07 576 5008. Welcomes new members.

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sunday, 7-8pm, at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

Open meeting every Monday, 7-8pm, at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems ph 0800 NA TODAY

NZDA BOP Range Day

Band practise is 7-9pm at 10 Yatton St Greerton. All brass players & percussionists very welcome. Instruments available.

Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Monday 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn/share spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & all things fibre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park.

9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence

Omokoroa Lions Market

2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk 544 7158 or 573 8497 www.quaker.org.nz

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

Teachings by Geshela Jamyang Sherab held at the Papamoa Community Centre, alternate Sundays, 10am-12pm.

Teachings Free, Dana appreciated. For dates Ph Jaki on 021 216 1102

Monday 7 January Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am. Tauranga Central Baptist Church,13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Argentine Tango

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Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

For retirees. Friendship, speakers, outings, social gatherings. Meets 4th Monday each month 10am at Citizens Club. Ph Bryan 570 2483

Tuesday 8 January Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting every Tuesday night, 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Ladies Group

Leading to a Better Community.

Interested? email Denise dkbean@kinect. co.nz. ph/txt 027 284 6828. Meet 2nd Tues business & social 4th Tues.

Beginner Social Dance Class

6pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wed at 8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337

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A close-embrace dance that will change your life! Come on guys meet friendly young dancers to walk this ‘journey’. Ph/Txt 020 4006 1340

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa Tues-Thurs 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222

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For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall 9:15am.

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Golf for all, Otumoetai golf Club. Tee off from 3:30-5:30pm. Meals available.

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Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Womens’ meeting every Tuesday at Downstairs Hall (accessed from building’s rear), Salvation Army Recovery

Church, 51 Fifth Ave. (Children welcome). Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339

Petanque

Twilight TuesdaysTga/BOP Club at Club Mt Maunganui 4-6pm. All Welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Scrabble

Tauranga Scrabble Club 8:50am-12pm.

3 games Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph 578 3606

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming

Percussion band. 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185 for info

Te Puke Toy Library

Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

Wednesday 9 January Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am 1st/3rd Wed of month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6747

Belly Dance Beginner Class

Learn basic technique of this sassy dance form! Have fun, keep fit St Columba Church Hall 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga, 6:30pm. Ph 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

Narcotics Anonymous

Steps meeting (Closed), every Wednesday, 7:30-9pm, at Downstairs Hall (accessed from building’s rear carpark), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 51 Fifth Avenue, Tauranga. Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Singles Coffee Club 60+

Meet every Wed 10am. Looking to meet like minded people. Ph Gayle 0274 393 267 or email mixandmingle@xtra. co.nz

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Thursday 10 January Bay City Rockers

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

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Keynotes Inc.

Keynotes 4-part harmony Women’s chorus meet 7pm at Wesley Church 13th Ave, singing for fun & health. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Narcotics Anonymous

Mens’ meeting (Closed), every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm, at Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club Night every Thurs 7:30 in club rooms, cnr Mirrelees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike Oldfield 926 9198

Friday 11 January Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am every Friday. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13 Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Learning About Tauranga FaithGroups

Exploring the diverse religious traditions contributing to NZ society. 6-8:15pm St Georges Church, 1 Church Street. Full description & enrolments at www.rdc.org.nz/classes/

Mad Hallelujah Tribe

In concert with special guest Alice Sea. 7pm at The Jam Factory, 159 17th Ave. Tickets $20 on the door & online.

Mah Jong Club

Every Friday at St Andews Church Hall, Dee St, Mt Maunganui. 12:454pm. Come join our friendly club. Joy 578 7310

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www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore. com

livestock

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

trades & services

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

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/ Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307

PICTURE FRAMERS, 63 Lemon Grove, Otumoetai. Pensioner rates. Special now on for Diploma framing! Ph 07 576 0657 or 021 862 523 PLASTERER A1 TRADESMAN with 30 yrs experience. Quality finish with friendly, reliable service. I specialise in interior walls & ceilings with no job too small. Strip your own wallpaper and I will skim your walls ready for a modern paint finish. Repair cracked walls & ceilings using proven carbon-fibre technology.

Call Murray now for an obligation free quote 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

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

travel & tours

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Happy New Year! Come and join a fun Summer Tour & make some new friends. 1) 30th Jan - Hobbiton Day Trip. 2) 13th Feb - Mt Tarawera Day Trip.

3)19th Feb Mystery Day Trip.

4) 1st – 4th March

- Great Barrier Island. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: ENQUIRE NOW:Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues

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

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