The Weekend Sun - 25 January 2019

25 January 2019, Issue 944

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Cycles gain ground

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Is the bicycle mightier than the motorcar?

Is it mightier than the big yellows whizzing down Grenada Street near Bayfair? Is it mightier than the interests of the folks who live there?

Keith Arthur and Lawrie Glover live on Grenada Street, and could be forgiven for thinking the bicycle

has taken over – or at least been given priority over all else. Not that they have issues with cycles or cyclists.

However, Tauranga City Council has decided to install cycle lanes either side of Grenada Street - a long and busy thoroughfare.

For residents like Keith and Lawrie, that means no

on-street parking for residents 24 hours a day.

Keith and Lawrie aren’t sure about the reasoning and the benefits. They have some concerns and suggestions, but insist Tauranga City Council hasn’t listened to them.

Read the full story on page 3. Photo: John Borren.

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That school bell is ringing! Schools will be back in session soon, with most schools opening for Term 1 between January 28 and February 7. Check your school’s website for exact dates.

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Cyclists claim Grenada Street

Keith Arthur and Lawrie Glover on Grenada Street.

Photo: John Borren.

Unlike its dreamy, balmy Caribbean namesake, Grenada Street in Mount Maunganui is a bristling corner of suburbia right now.

It’s about a couple of separated cycle lanes, and it has some neighbours in Grenada Street feeling frustrated and unheard.

“The council’s traffic planners are listening,” says resident Keith Arthur, “but they’re not hearing.

“We just can’t seem to get through to them. It’s a fait accompli - that’s it, that’s what they are doing.” What ‘they are doing’ is trialing separated cycle lanes along either side of Grenada Street – a kind of alternative arterial roadway running parallel to the beach.

“It’s one of our projects to make it safer and easier for people to travel,” according to Tauranga City Council’s website. “A lot of students walk and ride bikes to school through this area, so we want to make it as safe and convenient as possible.”

There’s no issue with safety, says Keith.

“My grandchildren bike past every morning on their way to school, but they bike on the footpath, not the road.” But he and a group of neighbours do have concerns and they do have suggestions. For example, on one side of the road, the kerb is around five metres from property boundaries. “More than enough for a single walkway/cycle lane with either direction optional,” says Keith, “so we can take the cycle lane off the road.”

No, we can’t, insists council. “There are a number of utilities in this berm,” says transportation manager Martin Parkes. “That makes it problematic to be developed as a cycle facility.”

But then comes the sticking point. A cycle way on both sides of Grenada Street means no roadside parking 24-hours a day. “We have no issue with there being no parking while the cyclists are using the lane,” says Keith.

“But they do have an issue with the blanket ban.”

“We did a count one day, and between 7:45am and 9am only 51 children used it going to school. Then again, at the other end of the day, 57 kids cycled past.”

Not many they suggest, and certainly not enough to warrant a 24-hour roadside parking ban.

Council research suggests otherwise. A council survey discovered Mount Intermediate, Arataki and Omanu schools have amongst the highest rates of “non-car modes” of getting to school – in other words they are walking, cycling and scootering.

However, Keith says they’re talking about all cyclists from all of those schools heading off in all directions and not necessarily up and down Grenada Street.

In an email to Keith, Tauranga City Council’s senior transport planner, Gregory Bassam, says there was a need for high quality and safe cycling infrastructure through the corridor. He told Keith it would also encourage people too concerned about safety to feel comfortable cycling. Council wants to increase the uptake of cycling, get people out of their cars and make it safe for them.

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Tack found in blueberry

An investigation is underway after a tack was found in a blueberry in Papamoa. A local man posted to social media this week to warn others after he discovered the foreign item.

“Just pulled a thumbtack out of my mouth after eating a blueberry brought from Pak'n Save Papamoa,” says the man’s post.

He immediately contacted store staff in Papamoa, who offered him a refund.“I talked to their produce manager and they are pulling all the stock and starting an investigation,” he adds.

More expensive than London

Tauranga is the eighth most expensive city to own a home in the world when measured against income. Median household income for Tauranga residents is $68,800 per year, while the median house price is $623,000. That makes Tauranga more expensive than cities like London and San Francisco. It also out-strips Auckland as New Zealand’s least affordable.

The 15th annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Study compared house prices to incomes in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Human remains dislodged

A rahui is in place in the Maketu area after human remains were dislodged near Okurei Point. The remains, possibly pre-European, were dislodged following a landslide and have washed into the surrounding ocean, including Newdicks Beach. The rahui (prohibition) is for the eastern side of Okurei Point, Maketu including all of Newdicks Beach, and will extend five miles to the south, toward Little Waihi Beach.

It also covers 500m to the north. No shellfish or any other seafood of any kind or nature is to be collected from this area for human consumption until the remains have been retrieved and properly re-interred.

Crossing fun

If you are driving along The Strand in the CBD and think your eyes are playing tricks on you, then don’t worry. It’s just the new 3D pedestrian crossings that are currently being painted. Tauranga City Council’s Martin Parkes says they are installing 3D pedestrian crossings in a busy area in the city centre.

“The 3D graphics encourage drivers to slow down, as they are more visually engaging than a standard pedestrian crossing,” says Martin.

“They are also a bit of fun. The Strand is the perfect location as it already has speed humps and a temporary 30km/h speed limit.”

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The 3:27 big yellow serving route 72 to Otumoetai via Brookfield and Bellevue pulls out of Willow Street bang on time. Three passengers.

Seconds later, across the road at stand D, a number 40 pulls out for Welcome Bay via Hairini. One or two passengers.

A 55 from Ohauiti via Greerton then sweeps in on the vacant stand and 12 passengers alight.

The perception is a lot of yellow and a lot of buses – three and four every hour along each route – but very few bums on seats.

“It’s easy to be critical about the number of buses,” says Rachel Pinn, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s programme leader of passenger transport.

“But if we don’t put on enough services, then buses aren’t going to be attractive and they won’t be flexible enough for people.”

The aim is to become a crucial part of the transport mix in a city that is hugely wedded

to their cars.

“And that’s because people haven’t had a decent choice,” insists Rachel, “so we need to put on enough buses to give people that choice. More frequency, more options and more choice might encourage them out of their cars and onto buses.”

And as further evidence, the bus manager with a master’s degree in applied science in transport quite often hears how people don’t want their lives dictated by timetables.

They want that frequency of service so they can roll up to a bus stop and, if a bus has just left, another one is coming, and soon.

“We are moving from a service which was very access focused, with buses winding round and round and picking up lots of people and good for older people going to the supermarket or whatever.”

But there’s a new focus. “We are trying to get commuters – people who travel to and from work on a regular basis – so different passengers than what we are used to.”

There’s an acceptance that Tauranga has a

huge new demographic of imports – people who’ve migrated to the city and contributed to the enormous growth here.

“They come from different cities, and have different behaviours and expectations of what public transport should be like,” says Rachel, who has read research suggesting that if you change towns, change houses and change jobs, then you might reconsider how you get to and from work.

She wants to put the city’s bus services in the mix as an attractive, viable option.

Rachel has an exciting but unenviable task, overseeing the biggest overhaul of public transport in Tauranga for 10 years - filling the buses, uncluttering the streets and keeping everyone happy at the same time.

“The new Tauranga and Western Bay bus network Bayhopper contract is big, really big,” she says.

“We took the open approach, asked for feedback and asked people to get in touch.”

They did, of course, but Rachel and her team anticipated it.

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for 10 years “There are huge challenges in transport, the increasing congestion and all the issues around that.

“If you look at the survey on well-being, Tauranga people are generally happy, but the thing they are most worried about is transport.

“We actually have to do something different in the way people live their lives, so this new bus contract is a way of encouraging more people to take a bus, to get them on board.”

A Weekend Sun reader suggests there’s work to be done to get bums on seats.

“Behind the tinted glass windows of the new yellow Bayhopper buses hides a secret,” says W. Sedcole, a Cameron Road businessman, in a letter to the editor.

“Last Thursday, between 3.45pm and 4.45pm, there were 31 bus movements past my shop carrying 11 customers.

“Zombie buses filled with empty seats rushing to empty bus stops.”

It was a mid-afternoon downtime during the midholiday period, where perhaps not many conclusions can be drawn, but there’s more to that suggests Rachel.

“Tauranga City Council is looking at what they can do to help move the buses more quickly down Cameron Road. That letter is potentially front-footing the challenges we are going to have on some of our key corridors. We have more buses down there for sure, but we need a bit more priority so we can move through the traffic more quickly.”

All of that has to be balanced by best business needs.

“If you have a cycle repair shop and people want to drive past and drop their cycles off, they’ll need to be able to do that,” she adds.

“So we will have to work through a lot of competing priorities as the Cameron Road study goes on. This is a nine year contract, so we have to plan for the future.”

Despite the Cameron Road anecdote, the numbers are stacking up, albeit slightly and slowly.

The week of December 3, a week before the new network kicked in, some 24,783 passengers used buses.

During the first week of the new network, 26,412 paid for a bus ride.

Between December 23, 2017 and January 8, 2018,

The more buses, more drivers and greater frequency, the bigger the attraction of buses 38,252 used buses.

For the same period this Christmas and New Year, the number rose to 43,000.

“It’s too soon, however, to be making any assumptions according to Rachel.

“I don’t think we will have a clear picture until the middle of the year.

“Our busiest time is February-March, when schools go back and people substantively go back to work.

“When that happens you have a big spike, then it settles down. So by March-April we will have a better feel from a planning perspective.

“People’s behaviour takes a wee while to change.”

Rachel hopes Tauranga people will have gone on holiday, had a little epiphany and decided to do things differently this year - like climb on a bus. “I am not forcing or demanding change,” she says.

“It’s about giving people better options to support them in making those choices.”

Certainly, the city would be better off.

More than 60 per cent of our carbon emissions are from transport, so it’s a substantial environmental issue as well as a quality of life issue for the community.

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Welcome Bay students will be the first to trial the free school bus service.

The onus is on Welcome Bay school kids and their parents to make a new free school bus service work.

It’s estimated more than 700 school kids live in the Welcome Bay area, with between 250-300 regularly using school buses.

And a school bus trial to establish whether free fares for students can assist in Tauranga’s traffic congestion begins on the first day of the new term for Welcome Bay students.

Students only need to be wearing school uniform to access to the free service, and no special passes or tickets

are needed. Tauranga City Council has invested more than $900,000, alongside $450,000 from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

Politicians have told Welcome Bay students to use the service, or lose it.

Getting school kids right across Tauranga city out of cars and onto free school buses would cost each ratepayer an extra $38 a year, but that all depends on the Welcome Bay trial.

Regional Council Public Transport Committee Chairman Lyall Thurston says trialing free school bus services on a route known for congestion will provide clear information regarding the impact on traffic flows.

Freedom camping bylaw changes Consultation is now open for people who want to have their say on Tauranga City Council’s draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2019.

The bylaw allows council to control freedom camping in Tauranga by setting rules and defining areas of council land where freedom camping is allowed or prohibited.

Proposed changes include increasing the number of freedom camping sites at Mount Greens car park (five to 10), Cambridge Park (two to six), Carlton Street Reserve (six to eight) and Marine

Park 1 (eight all year round).

It also includes establishing Marine Park 2 as a new freedom camping area, no longer allowing freedom camping in Macville Park, Omanu Surf Club car park, Sulphur Point, Ocean Downs Reserve, Cliff Road car park and Shadelands Lane and reducing the number of freedom camping sites at Kulim Park from five to two.

Full details of the proposed changes, and why council want to make them, are available at: www.tauranga.govt.nz/ freedomcamping

Approach to corridor safety issues A lack of investment on the State Highway 2 Tauranga to Waihi corridor by the previous National government has left the road unsafe and incapable of coping with increasing traffic pressure.

Accidents on this road have increased in both frequency and severity in recent years, as have the number of freight vehicles using it.

Although an immediate resolution would be great, the lack of attention from the former government towards the project makes this impossible.

The best way forward is to address the safety issues in three stages.

The immediate focus is to make improvements to the existing road by way of flexible median and side barriers and wide centrelines. To assist the traffic flow, the Omokoroa intersection is to be upgraded. Additionally, a

speed limit review between Katikati Township and Tauranga is taking place.

Corridor improvements will also include increasing space for public transport and high occupancy vehicles by adding lanes.

The improvements, while not an overnight solution, will help reduce traffic jams and improve the road’s safety. At the end of the day, what is important is that we all get home to our families safe and sound.

I am looking forward to seeing the improvements as they come along, and hope to provide more updates on the plans for this corridor.

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Fast food employee’s rights Sometimes, faking smiles for rude customers and coming home covered in grease and oil is the least of a fast food employee’s worries.

While the fast food industry is raking in sales of around $11 billion in New Zealand each year, nobody really knows what happens behind the scenes other than employees.

One Tauranga woman, who does not wish to be named, contacted The Weekend Sun when she was threatened with disciplinary action after she called in sick. The woman has been working at a Western Bay of Plenty fast-food restaurant for the last three months. She was reluctant to take the day off when she started feeling sick, because she wasn’t eligible to receive paid sick leave. “I was feeling really sick not long after I started my shift,” she explains.

“I kept swallowing it back down, because I couldn’t afford to leave work.”

She waited for the sickness to pass, but it didn’t.

Her manager admitted she was not well enough to work, but made her stay for another two hours until a replacement was found.

Later that evening, she started feeling a little better.

She hoped to sleep off the rest of her sickness and be ready for her 6am start the next day. “I couldn’t afford more time off, because I wouldn’t have the money to pay the bills and buy groceries.””

When she woke up, however, she was feeling worse, but was scared to call in sick. She eventually called her manager and explained the situation. “She told me that it was a huge inconvenience. She said she

Manager, employment standards policy Gerard Clark says the owner has a responsibility to act in good faith when dealing with any employee.

couldn’t find someone to replace me at such short notice and that I would have to come in to work regardless. I told her that I had been vomiting, and she said she’d let me off this once, but to expect a phone call that day from the operations manager.”

She admits there’s an agreement that if someone works early shifts and they’re ill, they’re supposed to call in sick before 8pm the night before.

However, her contract says employees should try to give at least two hours’ notice.

Manager, employment standards policy, Gerard Clark, says the owner has a responsibility to act in good faith when dealing with any employee, as required under the Employment Relations Act 2000.

“The employer has a duty of care to a sick employee, to other employees, and to customers, to ensure they don’t put others at risk by having a sick, potentially infectious employee at work in a role that would worsen their health, or the health and safety of others,” says Gerard.

He says if an employer requires an employee to work when the employee is sick, this could well be a breach of the employer’s health and safety obligations.

“Employers in the food industry are likely to have additional obligations around sick workers, for food hygiene reasons, and extra care should be taken.

“All employers need to meet their obligations to their staff in good faith, and this includes making appropriate arrangements when staff fall sick, so that all staff and customers can have a fair, healthy and Sharnae Hope safe workplace.”

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When her lungs lit up like a Christmas tree She can still get the crowds grooving and cheering her on like groupies at their favourite singer’s gig.

But Debbie Walker’s voice is different now - not as powerful as it could be, but deeper and hoarse.

Two years ago she was clutching at straws, as she searched for the reason why the wind was making her struggle to breathe, let alone singing, and why

she could no longer walk three metres without puffing.

In February 2017, some three long months later, Debbie discovered she had severe clotting in her lungs.

“Any of the clots could have travelled to my brain and killed me,” she says.

“I was told later that people get clots from birth control all the time, but I was unaware of the risks.”

The year before, Debbie had torn the meniscus in her knee whilst at work, and was struggling to walk.

Two years on, Debbie Walker still feels the effects.

Photos: John Borren.

As she awaited knee surgery, a medical certificate was required to confirm she couldn’t work to be covered under ACC. At the time her usual doctor wasn’t available, so she saw a different GP in the same surgery.

“He didn’t know me from a bar of soap, and said: ‘let’s go through your file notes’.

“He noticed I was on Cerazette, a contraceptive pill which you can take anytime of the day and never get a period. It was perfect and I had been on it for 15 years.”

The doctor insisted that Cerazette can cause clotting, and advised her to change her form of contraceptive.

“I really didn’t think I needed to change it,” says Debbie.

“It suited my lifestyle and my quality of life, but the doctor told me that Ava was subsidised and the one I was taking wasn’t, so I agreed to the change.”

Within weeks she noticed some worrying symptoms, but rationalised many of her episodes.

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“I was told later that people get clots from birth control all the time, but I was unaware of the risks.”

Debbie Walker has used a walking stick since she tore the meniscus in her knee. It also helps her catch her breath.

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nothing helped.

“I also took myself to Accident and Emergency twice and I was seen immediately, because you always are when you’re short of breath.” A chest x-ray suggested Debbie had bronchitis, and she was told to use an inhaler and given prednisone.

However, after finding she still couldn’t get rid of her ‘bronchitis’, Debbie’s mother insisted her daughter should make a follow up appointment with her regular doctor. “I came in hot, breathless, ashen and sweaty,” says Debbie, “and the doctor immediately diagnosed me with clots. She put me on an ECG machine, which monitors your heart.”

Once back in hospital, she was immediately injected with anticoagulants to prevent further clotting and was given a CT scan.

“The results came back and my lungs were full of clots. They lit up like a Christmas tree.

“I’ve never seen the pictures, because I wouldn’t cope with seeing them, but every time I see my doctor - the one that saved my life - says ‘you’re a lucky girl’.

“I could have died at any point in that three month period.”

Two years on, Debbie still feels the effects. She used to be able to play squash, walk 3km and swim around 100 laps every day. The

surgery for her knee is also on hold. “I’m at risk of bleeding out on the table, which means I’m still struggling to walk and breathe,” she says.

“This whole cycle I’m stuck in is affecting my quality of life.”

Despite all the obstacles that she deals with on a day-to-day basis, Debbie battles through them, shows up to whatever she can, and regularly performs karaoke at various bars around Tauranga.

She’s managed to make it into most of the karaoke competition finals she’s entered, but it’s a challenge hindered by restricted breath and projection. She also plays and teaches piano.

“My dream has always been to be a cruise ship pianist, so I booked a three-day cruise for my 50th birthday before I found out I

was unwell. “I organised with the resident musician on the ship to play the piano one night.”

When she found she was ill, Debbie worried that she wouldn’t be able to go, but her consultant said it would be fine.

“He said I should go, that I needed something to look forward to and to enjoy my life as I was lucky to be alive.”

Ironically, she planned to go on a cruise a month earlier in February, but every time she tried to book there were no cancellations. “The booking agent said it was very unusual that nobody had cancelled but, you know, I was never meant to be on that earlier cruise! If anything had happened I would have dropped dead on the ship.”

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A caring and compassionate community They call themselves the Community Angels - a group of local women with big hearts and a knack for getting things done.

I have known Angela Wallace, Tania Lewis–Rickard and Colleen Spiro for a long time. These women are absolutely committed to those in our community who are hungry and homeless, providing meals, a safe place to seek some peace from life on the streets and now a women’s shelter.

The reality is that life is very tough for women on the streets.

They are extremely vulnerable and live in constant fear of being attacked.

We have talked about the need for a women’s shelter in Tauranga for some time and, in a few short months, Angela, Tania and their team have done what we thought might be impossible with the opening of Awhina House.

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The Women’s Shelter will be a very welcome addition to the Tauranga Moana Men’s Shelter which has been very successful in helping many men turn their lives around.

I visited the men’s shelter again this year just before Christmas and took along desserts for their Christmas dinner which were gratefully accepted.

It’s always great to sit down with Annamarie and her team to hear about their successes - men finding permanent homes, jobs and regaining their health.

We are very thankful to have these caring and compassionate people in our community and, in 2019, the government continues with its commitment to increase New Zealand’s social housing stock.

Discussing the topic of death The Tauranga Death Café Community is bringing the conversation around dying and death, mortality and life, out from behind the closed café doors.

People are invited to write what they want to do before they die on a giant chalkboard cube with lots of coloured chalk.

Carole Mahood and Bronwyn Annand, the hosts of Tauranga Death Café and key facilitators for this project, say the participatory art installation is organic and alive, being at the whim of wit and weather.

“The cube wall becomes a visual record of the thoughts and feelings in our community, around what matters most, goals, fears, dreams and aspirations and a snapshot of the hearts and minds of the people we share this town with,” says Carole.

“Photos of the cube will be regularly updated on Instagram.”

The original wall was created on an abandoned house in New Orleans, created by the artist Candy Chang after the death of someone she loved.

Today there are more than 4000 walls around the world. The Tauranga cube will become part of the global community, paying tribute to living an examined life.

From the outset the project has fired up hearty conversations, with a generous team of supporters working to create the cube at Tauranga Historic Village.

The construction of the cube has been trusted to the capable hands of the Men’s Shed.

Arts advice and consultation was gratefully received from the Incubator Creative Hub, as was the enthusiastic backing from Creative BOP. “I knew this was a great project,” says Bronwyn, “but the experience of meeting and working in a new community, who are collaborating and supporting this Tauranga Death Café vision with Kilt and sporran: Mr G with his beloved Koro and Nanny. Photo: Facebook.

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Carole and I, means the foundations for this Before I Die Wall is solid and so exciting.”

The cube will be onsite at the Historic Village for a limited time over the summer.

The Tauranga Death Café community is a made up of a diverse range of ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. The core team of volunteers who are overseeing the project bring skills such as building, event management, planning, art and humour.

Funding for this project is provided through Tauranga City Council and the Creative Community Scheme NZ.

Mr G leaves mark on Matakana Papamoa artist Graeme ‘Mr G’ Hoete has left his distinctive mark on a tin shed on Matakana Island – a special image on a special shed.

“For me, nothing beats painting portraits that you have an authentic connection to,” he says via Facebook.

In this case it is his beloved Koro, Dave (Peri) Reewe Murray of Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Koroki Kahukura, NgaPuhi and Nanny Mei Murray (Kuka) of Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui.

The Mr G portrait is painted on one of their old sheds on their papakainga or ancestral home on Matakana Island. “A taonga to my Murray whanau,” he says.

Mr G’s Koro Peri Murray was part Scot. “Which is why I’m wearing my custom tailored Murray tartan kilt and sporran I got made during my time in Scotland last year.” During the visit he painted a portrait of his great grandfather, John Alfred Borrowdale Murray, in his hometown of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway. He says this portrait is part of something very significant he has planned at the end of this year. “I can’t say anything at this stage, but everything I’m doing this year is leading towards something big.”

An official announcement is due on February 7.

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Towards a greater understanding They are issues that never fail to excite an opinion, fire free and heated discussion, a letter to the editor and even an argument.

The issues are the Battle of Gate Pa and the Treaty of Waitangi, and they will be tackled at St George’s Anglican Parish in the Gate Pa summer series of free public lectures.

To dispel some of the myths and increase understanding, the first two lectures on the Battle of Gate Pa will be held on Sunday, January 27, and February 3.

The lectures will be given by local historians Lt Col Dr Cliff Simons and Buddy Mikaere, authors of ‘Victory at Gate Pa?’, which is widely considered the most thoroughly investigated and authoritative document on the battle.

The last lecture will be given on February 10 by Professor of Law at Auckland University and historian, Rev Dr David Williams. He will speak on The Treaty of Waitangi, using both his research and work done on the treaty by some of his doctoral students at Auckland University.

Because St George’s Anglican Church sits on the site of the Battle of Gate Pa, telling the story of the battle as well as the Battle of Te Ranga and acknowledging their importance to Tauranga today takes on extra significance.

They will also tackle the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi for Tauranga and for New Zealand as a whole, and look to navigate many misunderstandings about the Treaty which often prevent an appreciation of how it might impact a multicultural society today.

There will be an opportunity for discussion and questions.

The Battle of Gate Pa lectures are on Sunday, January 27, and Sunday, February 3, both at 7pm.

The Treaty of Waitangi lecture is on Sunday, February 10, at 7pm.

The lectures will be held at St George’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Cameron Road and Church Street, Gate Pa

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An accidental case of mistaken identity In last week’s edition of The Weekend Sun, astute readers may have noticed that Corben Simpson and Maurice Greer looked a little different than you might remember them.

But worry not! Both people are still who they say they are, and it was simple case of Maurice Greer.

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Thank you to all of our both Corben Simpson and Maurice readers who studiously pointed out Greer. We promise we’ll get it right our little mix-up, and our apologies to this time!

Good times set to roll on Latest building consent statistics prepared by Priority One point to a strong few years ahead for the Tauranga construction industry.

With over $350 million in construction projects underway or planned in Tauranga’s city centre alone over the next few years, Priority One suggests a downturn in the sector is unlikely.

In 2018, the combined value of consents issued by Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council exceeded $1 billion for the third consecutive year.

Over the 12 month period, Tauranga issued $870 million worth of consents, while the Western Bay issued $236 million, reaching over $1.1 billion in total.

There has been strong growth in the value of consents issued across the combined Tauranga and Western Bay sub-region since 2012, particularly from 2015 through to 2017.

However, figures for 2018 indicated a plateau in construction activity, with a seven per cent drop in the value of consents.

December is usually a quieter month for building

consents due to the Christmas break and with local authorities utilising fewer staff processing consents during the holiday period.

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Navigating the Himalayan Mountains Not even mountains will hold Professor Lynda Johnston back.

The self-professed geographer and mountaineer with “attitude and altitude” is off to experience some of the world’s tallest peaks in the Himalayas before returning home to navigate the Kaimais as she relocates from Hamilton to Tauranga.

After 18 years working for Hamilton’s University of Waikato, the Professor of Geography in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science is heading to the Bay, and plans to explore Tauranga’s urban diversity and socio-cultural differences and investigate how place and space influence the way people relate to, and interact with, each other.

“As a human geographer interested in the interactions between people and place, my research always seeks to be transformative,” says Lynda.

“Geographers are very well placed to offer solutions to complex global and local problems, because of our ability to understand place as dynamic and ever-changing.”

Ever-changing is a befitting term for New Zealand’s fastest growing city.

“Tauranga’s population is changing rapidly due to local and global economies and accelerated patterns of migration. Spatial proximity - in other words ‘living side by side’ - can generate positive encounters, yet it can also foster defensiveness.

“Paying attention to different social groups, in terms of gender, sexuality, race, religion/belief, disability, age and social class shows the way in which public space is shaped, lived and contested.”

The project’s findings will be used to understand how Tauranga can be an

accompanying - two of whom are from Tauranga, one from Rotorua, and one from Hamilton - and it’s my goal to make sure they get the most out of the experience.”

After growing up in Otago, Lynda began tramping in the South Island at the age of 13 before moving onto rock, ice and mountain climbing at 17.

Aside from the numerous climbing experiences in her own backyard, including Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, Arthur’s Pass and Fiordland’s National Park, Lynda spent three months in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru, regularly climbing over 5000 metres.

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Over the years Lynda has had a range of jobs that have all helped shape her career, including Outward Bound instructing in the US, a customs inclusive city, she says. officer role, sheep farming, retail and But before she has a chance to settle cleaning. “This diversity of work experience has aided into her role at the University’s new my understanding of place, people’s access to resources, Tauranga Campus, Lynda is embracing and wellbeing,” she says. a different kind of geography by Lynda is no stranger to the Bay. In her roles as Deputy accompanying four Waikato University Dean and Associate Dean Academic of Te Kura Kete Sir Edmund Hillary scholars, recipients Aronui, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, she has of the Step Higher Award, to the been part of the Tauranga Academic Working Group Khumbu Valley on the Nepalese side for the past two years, assisting with the development of Mount Everest, where they will visit of academic programmes in the region. schools, interact with local communities and trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp.

As an ex-mountaineer, and having climbed in Peru, the US, Australia and Aotearoa, the extreme terrains and conditions of the Himalaya’s don’t faze her. “Pushing my comfort zone is the norm for me,” she says. “I’m totally dedicated to the students I’m

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People are being warned not to eat any shellfish harvested along the coast after routine tests found levels of toxins above the safe limit.

The Ministry for Primary Industries says people should not collect or eat any shellfish from Te Ororoa Point, just north of Tairua, to Bowentown

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Replace your old lifejackets Maritime NZ and Coastguard New Zealand are reminding boaties to replace and destroy their old lifejackets before they fail when you need them most.

It will visit Opotiki at the Coastguard Opotiki base on Monday, January 28 from 9-11am, and at the Coastguard Maketu base from 1-4pm.

On Tuesday, January 29, the van will be at Te Waka a Hinemoana at Sulphur Point, Tauranga from 3-6pm.

Maritime NZ Deputy Director The Coastguard offer will also Sharyn Forsyth says old lifejackets be available at participating are dangerous and should be boating and outdoor retailers on replaced as soon as possible with selected dates. modern, foam-filled or inflatable In December alone, more than alternatives.

1200 old, damaged or out-of“Old lifejackets should be date lifejackets were traded in at destroyed so they cannot be reused the Old4New van as it toured or on-sold,” she says.

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“An easy way to replace lifejackets In total, the van will visit is to meet Coastguard’s Old4New It’s time to replace your old more than 60 locations lifejacket upgrade van and get lifejackets. throughout the country. discounts on brand new lifejackets.”

“The response is getting better every year,” says The van has been touring New Zealand since the Coastguard’s Sue Tucker, who is travelling with the start of December, and continues its tour around the Old4New van this summer. country until the first week of February.

Receiving a growing number of concerns At a recent public meeting, a man expressed his concerns over the new Greerton roading layout and the impact it is having on the community. His concerns are one of a growing number I am receiving.

My office has contacted 11 businesses in the Greerton main street area, and the majority of their feedback is negative. Their feedback includes disgruntled customers, reduced accessibility, car parking issues, crawling traffic, longer commuting times and a downturn in business.

Owners and managers have also talked about how challenging it is for older residents and how some of their customers are avoiding the shopping centre entirely.

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about the area formally known as Phoenix Carpark in Mount Maunganui. Opinions range from an ‘unattractive place’, a skateboard park, reduced parking, loss of trees, no shade and a ‘concrete pad that doesn’t resemble an urban park’.

I am all for moving our city forward, but I have to ask how the council gets into these situations? There seems to be lots of process and no good outcomes.

I agree with my constituents that the end result of both of these projects fails to impress and is missing the mark for the community.

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Throwing everything at their sport It takes more than throwing a Frisbee in a park for your dog to catch.

Pro Disc Golf is a gruelling sport that requires great aim and a strong arm.

Disc Golf is a flying sport in which players throw a disc at a target.

Using rules similar to golf, players complete a hole by throwing a disc from a tee area towards a metal

basket, while avoiding obstacles like trees and water holes.

On February 7, the best of the best will be swinging by Tauranga for the 2019 NZ Disc Golf Championships, presented by Discmania, at McLaren Falls Disc Golf Course.

“It is a sanctioned Pro/Am PDGA B Tier event, which means it is on a world schedule for disc golf events,” says organiser Haydn Shore.

“Top players have a chance at winning money as well as prizes.

All scores are registered on the international system and all players then gain an internationally recognised rating.

“We will have one of the biggest turn outs in the national New Zealand disc golf championships, with around 85 players already signed up.”

Haydn says the sport is definitely one for spectators, with players throwing to distances most people wouldn’t have known was possible.

“On average, a good player can throw 120 to 130 metres, and the world record is something like 300 metres. Obviously that would have been under certain weather conditions.”

Weather plays a big part in how far a disc goes, requiring players to choose the right discs to work best for the conditions.

“For the range of discs you buy, some of them do well in the headwind and some of them do better in a tailwind.”

There are thousands of different types of discs - different shapes, sizes and geometry, such as sharp or rounded at the edges, which make the disc perform well against certain obstacles.

Each disc will also weigh between 150-180 grams - outside of that is non-sanctioned. “A beginner only really needs one or two discs, but these guys at this tournament will carry up to 30 discs.”

Haydn says when the Tauranga Disc Golf Association were given the opportunity to run the event, Logan Gemmell and himself, who have some event coordinator experience, instantly volunteered to ensure the tournament reached its

NZ Disc Golf Championship tournament organiser Haydn Shore and tournament director Daz Switalla at McLaren Falls disc golf course. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Man jailed after neglecting his two dogs A Tauranga man has been jailed after his two dogs lost more than 40 per cent of their body weight and were found infected with intestinal worms and fleas.

Louis Delves pleaded guilty to four charges under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 relating to failing to ensure that the physical, health and behavioural needs of his two dogs, Tank and Sass, were met.

At Tauranga District Court, Louis was sentenced to four months and two weeks’ imprisonment, ordered to pay reparations of $455.78 and

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potential at such a fantastic location He says McLaren Falls Disc Golf Course has everything a good course needs - plenty of variety of shots, challenging elevation changes, native bush, water hazards, an onsite lodge and beautiful scenery. The McLaren Falls course is rated as one of the best in the country.

“There’s lots of courses around the country, but McLaren Falls has all of the aspects to make a world class course.

“It has gradient, so sometimes you’ll be able to tee off what feels like a mountain top.

The course has also been extended to accommodate more players, and now sits at 30 holes instead of 18, providing additional challenges to an already demanding course.

“We’ve also added in a few holes to make it a little bit less gruelling. The holes are still challenging, but we’ve added in some shorter holes or less technical holes that give you a bit of a breather.”

As well as the main event, there will be field events including two exciting short formats - the Discshop NZ Longest Drive and Gull NZ Putting Championships. There will also be night golf, live music and a banquet on the Saturday night, with

players invited to stay on and enjoy the festivities.

There will also be live video feeds, live scoring and a big screen for watching other players.

“It would be great to get some spectators along,” says Haydn. “There’s some pretty cool stuff being done. These top guys know how to throw it and they can throw it in all sort of crazy shapes.”

The 2019 NZ Disc Golf Championships is runs from February 7-10 at McLaren Falls Disc Golf Course at 190 McLaren Falls Road.

For more information, visit the Tauranga Disc Golf Facebook Page.

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$250 contribution towards legal costs. He was also disqualified from owning or exercising authority of dogs for three years.

The case began on June 13, 2017, when an SPCA Inspector visited the defendant’s property in Whanganui after receiving an animal welfare complaint.

In SPCA’s care, both dogs flourished. After just one month Tank gained 10.5kg and Sass gained 9.5kg. Both have been adopted to new loving families and are happy and healthy.

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Thoughts please?

The government has invited everyone to have their say on new rules surrounding medicines and medical devices.

The new regime aims to ensure the safety, quality and performance of therapeutic products available to New Zealanders, and Health Minister David Clark wants the public to have their say alongside professionals, businesses and other interested parties.

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The bill will replace the Medicines Act 1981 and establish a new regulatory scheme for therapeutic products.

“The Medicines Act is old, hard to use and doesn’t cover products adequately,” says Clark.

“There is a long history of reform attempts and it is time to get a new scheme in place.”

The bill sets up the main controls on clinical trials, product approvals and prescribing. Importantly, it also defines what is meant by ‘therapeutic product’.

While that definition is obvious for many products, for others such as sunscreen it’s not so clear and people are invited to comment on those kinds of details as well.

“The new regulatory scheme will cover medicines including cell and tissue products,” he adds, “but natural health products, including rongoa Maori, will be excluded as the government is considering how these could be regulated separately.

“We are also looking for feedback on things like ownership rules for pharmacies and direct-to-consumer advertising of named prescription medicines.”

Boaties praised for record low numbers Maritime NZ have thanked boaties for taking their safety seriously in 2018 after a record low number of four fatalities last year.

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“Even one loss of life is too many,” says Maritime NZ acting Director Harry Hawthorn, “but we are pleased to see that the majority of boaties are taking notice of our advice that ‘nothing’s faster than disaster’ and are taking the necessary precautions when out on the water.

“The total of four is low when you compare it with 19 fatalities in 2017 and the historical average of 19 to 20 each year.

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Safety Boating Code becomes second nature to every single boatie when they prepare to head out on the water.”

The Safer Boating Code reminds boaties to wear a lifejacket, take two waterproof ways to call for help, check the marine weather forecast, avoid alcohol and be a responsible skipper.

“Our 2018 survey shows that of the 1.5 million New Zealanders that participate in recreational boating, 75 per cent wear lifejackets all or most of the time on the water,” adds Harry.

“Wearing your lifejacket is the single most important thing you can do to avoid drowning if you end up in the water unexpectedly. We need to keep reminding everyone or people will become complacent and the numbers of those wearing lifejackets will drop.”

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Saturday marks the beginning of the Bay Oval’s greatest starring moment to date on the world cricketing stage, as a hat-trick of high-profile One Day Internationals roll out over the next four days.

Kane Williamson’s Blackcaps are basking in the bulk of the limelight, as they continue their series against the Virat Kohli-lead Indian men’s team tomorrow and Monday. Then it’s the White Ferns’ turn to catch the eye of Bay of Plenty sports nuts on Tuesday.

The New Zealand Women are taking on their Indian counterparts in the second of their three-match ODI series, and like the men are playing under the venue’s state-ofthe-art floodlights to maximise the huge TV audience back on the subcontinent.

Picking a winner on Tuesday, just like in the two men’s encounters, is no easy task.

Though they’ve had little chance to make themselves at home in New Zealand conditions, a team containing global icons of the women’s game, such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj, will always be a handful.

But the White Ferns, with stars of their own like former captain Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine and teenage prodigy Amelia Kerr, might quietly fancy their chances of balancing up their ledger at the Bay Oval, where they’ve won just three of the eight ODIs they’ve played.

India will bring a sizeable quota of colourful crowd support. As the Bay Oval’s matches in the ICC Under-19 World Cup last year showed, Indian teams always do.

Can Tauranga’s favourite son, Kane Williamson, beat his top Bay Oval score of 76 against India over the weekend?

In fact, some predictions suggest Indian supporters may even outnumber Blackcaps followers. But Bay Oval and New Zealand Cricket’s top brass won’t be too upset if that proves to be the case, as it would mean they’d have bumper crowds on their hands.

Having restored their winning record at the Bay Oval with two free-scoring victories over Sri Lanka earlier this month, and following the loss to England in February last year, the Blackcaps will be keen to turn the ground, based in the city that so many of their players call home, into a fortress.

The Indians come here with their first ever test and ODI series wins on Australian soil under their belts, and boast the world’s top two ranked ODI batsmen in Kohli

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They’ll be hard-fought if they happen, but a couple more ticks in the W column for NZ wouldn’t be a major surprise.

Kane Williamson’s 76 in the first Sri Lanka ODI this month is his highest international score on his home ground, having played in just three of the six 50-over matches played here, and all six of the T20Is. He’ll have more important captaincy matters on his mind, but there’s no doubt a maiden international century on home soil would be as sweet a moment for him as for his Bay Oval followers.

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India v Black Caps – bring it on

We’re just four weeks into the New Year, and the biggest sporting events on the Western Bay calendar for 2019 are already upon us.

There is much written about the relative virtues of the so-called Fab Four best batsmen in the world in Virat, Kane, England’s Joe Root and disgraced Australian Steve Smith.

To carry the Beatles comparison further, feisty Virat is a natural for John Lennon, multi-talented nice guy Kane is Paul McCartney, with the unassuming Joe Root a fit for George Harrison. Steve Smith?

Well, he’s Ringo.

While both Virat and Kane will underplay any rivalry and rightly talk about their respective teams’ progress towards peaking at the C ricket World Cup in England in June, it will be fascinating to see how the two great batsmen perform.

What odds on a century from Kane on his home ground against one of the world’s best?

Hamilton set for Sevens this weekend Hamilton is getting ready for its second outbreak of HSBC World Sevens rugby fever this weekend.

FMG Stadium Waikato will host its second HSBC NZ Sevens tournament on Saturday and Sunday (January 26-27), following a successful debut on the World Rugby’s Sevens rugby circuit in 2018.

This year features the addition of a Fast Four women’s tournament - the first time the Black Ferns Sevens will compete in New Zealand.

On Friday evening (January 25), the city formally

launches the tournament with the Kick-Off Carnival, to be held in Garden Place. The carnival starts at 4.30pm and includes entertainment, food and a presentation to the teams.

There will be additional traffic management around the stadium, with closures for Tristram Street (from Liverpool Street to Willoughby Street), from 6am-10.30pm on both match days, Mill Street (from Willoughby Street to Norton Road) and Seddon Road (from Mill Street to Goldsmith Street), from 7am-10.30am on both match days.

The traditional Bay of Plenty start plays host to more than 100 groms over the two-day event.

Four recently-crowned national age group champions return to the arena. Hometown hero Tom Butland rampaged his way to a win in the Under-16 Boys’ Division at the National Championships held in Taranaki. Butland is joined by Caleb Cutmore, Navryn Malone, and Natasha Gouldsbury.

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The two ODI 50-over cricket matches between India and the Black Caps at Bay Oval on Saturday and Monday will surpass any other events in terms of spectator numbers, national and worldwide coverage and that general buzz in a city generated by major sporting events.

The Steamers in the Mitre 10 Cup and two professional golf tournaments to be held at Tauranga and Mount Maunganui will attract good spectator numbers.

But they will pale into comparison with the Indian matches. Bay Oval has hosted South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and England, but India is a major step up.

The noisy atmosphere, thanks to

their vocal, passionate supporters, will be something to savour and an estimated television audience in the hundreds of millions adds another dynamic.

The scenic shots from the elevated cameras and drones focused on Mauao and the coastline are priceless for Tourism Bay of Plenty.

India are rated the second-best ODI side in world cricket, and take on third-placed New Zealand after beating Australia in both the Test and ODI series.

I write this before the opening match of the five-game series played in Napier on Wednesday, but can guarantee the individual match-up between the two captains was part of that pre-game banter.

India’s Virat Kohli is regarded as the world’s premier batsman, and rightly so on statistics alone.

Tauranga’s Kane Williamson is not far behind him but, as a far less demonstrative character, tends to generate less attention from the world’s cricket media.

The Billabong Grom Series is a cornerstone of summer surfing for New Zealand’s finest young surfers.

And when the series kicks off at Mount Maunganui this weekend, the rivalries and enjoyment will yet again be etched into a new crop of young grommets.

The first of three events takes place at Tay Street from Saturday morning, with the series carrying on to Whangamata and Piha in February.

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The judges - Millie Newitt from Downtown Tauranga, Jenny Rudd from UNO Magazine and Carolyn Schofield from Trustpower.

The much-anticipated third annual Trustpower Photographic Exhibition will be unveiled this weekend on The Strand, in Downtown Tauranga.

From a record 3698 entries, the top 20 winning images, as chosen by a panel of judges, have now been selected and will appear in the 11-week exhibition. The public is encouraged to come down to The Strand this Friday, January 25, at 6pm for the grand unveiling of the exhibition.

Downtown Tauranga spokesperson and exhibition judge, Millie Newitt, is thrilled with how the exhibition is coming together.

“There were so many exceptional images entered,” says Millie. “Narrowing it down to 20 was incredibly difficult, but the resulting line up is incredible. I can see that this year’s exhibition is going to bring joy to many people.”

This year’s theme, ‘Finding Beauty’, inspired a wide variety of images to be submitted from amateur and professional photographers from across New Zealand.

Exhibition judge Carolyn Schofield, marketing communications and programme manager at Trustpower, says: “Once again, judging the entries for the Trustpower Photographic Exhibition has been great fun.

“It’s a privilege to be able to spend time looking at so many striking images. With this year’s theme I’ve been especially drawn to photos that are expressing the beauty in emotions, relationships and the everyday.”

The Trustpower Photographic Exhibition, a free event open 24-hours a day on The Strand, will run until April 14. For full details, visit: www.downtowntauranga.co.nz

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At the seminar, entitled Being Bold in your Business, Phil will share what he believes to be the biggest secret business owners are not getting out of their businesses.

“And it’s not what you think,” says Phil.

Phil will share his journey from the brink of suicide to harnessing his mindset. His passion is helping business owners love their business, make more money and have more fun!

He’ll share his keys to doubling profits, saying: “After all, sales is vanity and profit is sanity.”

He will also reveal why he believes most business owners aren't happy, and reveal some simple steps to having the business and the life you really want but don't know how to get.

The seminar is free, because part of Phil’s mission is to help local business owners and therefore transform the local business scene.

There are a limited number of seats available. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, January 30, between 5:30-7pm, at 27 Spring Street in Red Square.

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Improving symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease It can be scary when memories and thoughts start slipping away from you, but Alzheimer’s disease is a whole different matter, making it hard to remember, communicate, understand and find reason

adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate “ketogenic” diet, there’s no clear consensus.

Matthew says using the ketogenic diet makes your body think that it is fasting, which might improve brain energy utilisation.

“People with Alzheimer’s disease have impaired brain energy metabolism; it is difficult for thei Alzheimer’s disease affects around brains to burn enough glucose to sustain one in 20 people over the age of 65 and optimal function,” he explains. one in five over the age of 80 in Ne “The ketogenic diet, however, forces Zealand. your body to burn ketones for fuel in There’s no effective treatment. addition to glucose.”

Waikato neurologist Dr Matthew He says during the trial, Phillips says more than 30 million he will collect information people in the world are affected by based around three responses, Alzheimer’s disease, which is why or outcomes. further research is invaluable to help “Alzheimer’s is very complex and, as a improve symptoms. result, we usually look at around one In mid-2019, Waikato Hospital will of two outcomes. coordinate a 12-week randomised, “But for this trial we are controlled trial comparing the looking at three - cognition, effects of two different diet function and quality of life.” modifications in volunteers wit To make sure the research is mild Alzheimer’s. applicable to many people with “There’s not a lot of research on Alzheimer’s, Matthew is looking Waikato neurologist using diet as a therapy for medical for around 100 participants to Dr Matthew Phillips. conditions, which is why we’re take part in the trial. doing this trial,” says Matthew.

People from the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and other “We are not looking to replace medicine, rather nearby regions are welcome to participate, as long seeing whether a diet change can be used alongside as they are able to make it to five appointments a medication to improve neurodegenerative diseases Waikato Hospital. like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

If you are interested in partaking in the trial, or He says there is some evidence that dietary have any questions, email Matthew Phillips on: strategies might be beneficial for Alzheimer’s, wit Matthew.Phillips@waikatodhb.health.nz much support for diets relatively low in fat and To learn more about this study and eligibility, with ample natural carbohydrates. visit: www.nutritioninalzheimers.com Sharnae Hope And while there is also support for a high fat,

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Soft plastic recycling suspended The whimsies of the global recycling markets have caused the temporary suspension of the national soft plastic recycling scheme.

The big green soft plastic recycling bins have disappeared from supermarkets and other participating stores because the recyclers, Love NZ, have collected more soft plastics than they are currently able to process. As such, collections have been suspended.

Over 400 tonnes of soft plastic that can be scrunched into a ball such as plastic bags, bread bags and bubble wrap has already been stockpiled, and unless it is processed soon it may have to be landfilled, as mould from food residue deteriorates the quality of the material.

Sadly, until new processing solutions or markets have been found, soft plastics now must go in rubbish bins and bags destined for landfill.

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While the majority of youth go with the music trends of today, there are still some youngsters who appreciate the roiling piano melodies and soaring strings found in classical music.

This year is Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s sixth Rising Stars Competition, which encourages young people to enjoy classical music.

The competition is designed to give 12-18 year old musicians

from the Bay of Plenty a chance to showcase their talent to the New Zealand public.

For 2019, there will be two classes - a concerto competition for instrumentalists and, for the first time, an aria competition for aspiring vocalists.

Finalists will perform with the orchestra at a concert at Baycourt in September, and the winners will be selected on the night by a panel of prestigious judges.

Over the years, the Symphonia’s Rising Stars competitions have brought many oustanding young

performers to the attention of local audiences, with several going on to further their studies towards an exciting career in classical music.

Further details, and entry forms for this year’s competitions, are available from: bopssecretary@gmail.com or via: www.bopsymphonia.org.nz Entries simply indicate an intention to participate in the competition, and no musical input is required at this stage.

Entries must be received by February 22.

Your eyes are playing tricks on you If you’re driving along The Strand in Tauranga’s CBD and think your eyes are playing tricks, then don’t worry - it’s just the new 3D pedestrian crossings that are currently being painted.

Tauranga City Council transportation manager Martin Parkes says they are installing 3D pedestrian crossings in the busy city centre area.

“The 3D graphics encourage drivers to slow down,

as they are more visually engaging than a standard pedestrian crossing,” says Martin.

“They are also a bit of fun. The Strand is the perfect location, as it already has speed humps and a temporary 30km/h speed limit.”

Three crossings have been installed so far.

Two more are being installed this week, with an additional two in February/March.

Police to increase use of CCTV footage Western Bay of Plenty police are planning to make more use of the city's security cameras to track down dangerous drivers.

Police will intensify their crack down on the region’s worst drivers and will work with Tauranga City Council to use footage captured via the city’s 370 cameras.

Police acting area commander, Inspector Zane Smith, says currently they generally need a warrant to access council’s CCTV camera footage.

However, council is currently working on a policy regarding how the images are collected and used, which is a Privacy Commission requirement.

“The cameras are monitored 24 hours, and if something happens the council cooperates with police,” says councillor Terry Molloy, who is also the AA’s Bay of Plenty District Council’s chairman.

“The extreme behaviour of some drivers is dangerous, and police use of CCTV footage in recent years has helped control criminal behaviour at night on The Strand.”

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Road closures and transport for One Love Warning for One Lovers to avoid being scammed

Tauranga Domain will be thrumming this weekend as roots, rock and reggae festival One Love arrives in town.

And, as in previous years, there are a few things that residents should bear in mind.

There are a number of road closures in place from midnight on Friday, January 25, until 6am on Monday, January 28.

These road closures include Cameron Road from Brown Street to Wharf Street, Durham Street from Wharf Street to Harington Street, Hamilton Street from Willow Street to Cameron Road (incorporating existing construction road closure, with access to the council car park maintained), Harington Street from Willow Street to Cameron Road (incorporating existing construction road closure), Park Street from Cameron Road to Willow Street, Monmouth Street from Cameron Road to Willow Street, and McLean Street from Cameron Road to

Organisers of one of New Zealand’s biggest music festivals, One Love, are warning people not to fall prey to ticket scammers this weekend. Pato Alvarez from Pato Entertainment posted to Facebook to let people know that One Love is officially sold out He has also posted a reminder that there is only one secure

way to resell unwanted tickets to fans who missed out on the initial sale.

“Far too often we receive messages about people being scammed,” he says, “so we want to remind you there is only one secure way to buy and sell tickets. The Ticket Fairy has an official resale system.

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Willow Street.

One Love ticket holders can travel to the festival for free on normal Bayhopper bus routes, and it is a short walk from the Tauranga CBD bus stop to the festival site.

Please present your festival ticket to the bus driver to board the bus, and respect other bus users. No food or drink is allowed to be consumed on the buses.

Travel from One Love After the festival, free event buses are being provided between 9pm and 11pm to assist people returning to Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Greerton, Welcome Bay and Maungatapu.

These buses will depart from Cameron Road outside the One Love site.

Please follow all signs and directions from our staff. The One Love team would like to thank the Bay of Plenty Regional Council for supporting their event and offering free travel via their bus network.

Bus info/routes can be found at: www.baybus.co.nz/tauranga-western-bay/ tauranga-and-western-bay

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Data reveals late-life dementia worry The frail elderly could be more susceptible to dementia according to an international study.

Amyloid plaques are the protein ‘clumps’ found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, but more plaques don’t always necessarily mean worse dementia.

After analysing data from 456 adults over 59, who underwent annual mental and physical evaluations, Canadian researchers found those who were more frail (less physically healthy, had more disease and were less able to perform everyday activities) were more likely to have Alzheimer’s-related brain changes and dementia symptoms.

Those who had substantial brain changes, but were not frail, had less severe symptoms of dementia.

The study found that older adults (59 years and older) with higher levels of frailty were more likely to have both Alzheimer’s disease-related brain changes and symptoms of dementia, whilst others with substantial brain changes, but who were not frail,

showed fewer clinical symptoms.

“By reducing an individual’s physiological reserve, frailty could trigger the clinical expression of dementia when it might remain asymptomatic in someone who is not frail,” explains Professor Kenneth Rockwood from Nova Scotia Health Authority and Dalhousie University, Canada.

“This indicates that a ‘frail brain’ might be more susceptible to neurological problems like dementia, as it is less able to cope with the pathological burden.”

“This is an enormous step in the right direction for Alzheimer’s research.

“Our findings suggest that the expression of dementia symptoms results from several causes, and Alzheimer’s diseaserelated brain changes are likely to be only one factor in a whole cascade of events that lead to clinical symptoms.

“Understanding how individual risk factors work together to give rise

to late-life dementia is likely to offer a new way to develop targeted treatment options.”

The researchers also found a significant association between frailty and Alzheimer’s disease-related brain changes, after excluding activities of daily living from the frailty index and adjusting for other risk factors such as stroke, heart failure, high blood pressure and diabetes.

“While frailty is likely to reduce the threshold for Alzheimer’s disease-related brain changes to cause cognitive decline, it probably also contributes to other mechanisms in the body that give rise to dementia, weakening the direct link between Alzheimer’s diseaserelated brain changes and dementia,” says Kenneth.

“While more research is needed, given that frailty is potentially reversible, it is possible that helping people to maintain function and independence in later life could reduce both dementia risk and the severity of debilitating symptoms common in this disease.”

Plenty of friendly faces at The Vines Bethlehem

Stuart Cheeseman has recently joined the team at The Vines in Bethlehem, bringing a unique wealth of experience to the aged care sector in Tauranga.

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Zealand, Stu is excited to be relocating to the sunny Bay of Plenty and taking on the position of general manager at The Vines.

“It’s an exciting move for me,” he says. “The Bay is a stunning place to live and everyone has been extremely welcoming. I’m passionate about what I do, and I’m mostly looking forward to getting know everyone more personally and discovering where I can add real value.

“The team from Classic Builders, who are building the homes here, are very passionate and it’s exciting to be a part of the vision for The Vines.”

When he’s not at work, you’ll find Stu and his lady Ruth renovating.

Together they’re doing up the family home, which keeps them busy on the weekends.

Working alongside Stu is Julie Bason, who’s been with The Vines from day one. “There’s something special about being involved right from the get-go,” says Julie.

“I feel an overwhelming sense of pride seeing what we’ve created within the village, and I love welcoming new

residents in and seeing the quality of life it brings them.”

Outside of The Vines, Julie loves spending time with family and friends.

She’s a nifty quilter and loves spending her spare time crafting and creating.

If you find yourself passing by The Vines at Bethlehem, call into their showhome, say hello and enjoy a tour. It’s a beautiful village and they’d love nothing more than to show you around.

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A new champion for ageing well Inviting an older person into your life comes with rich rewards.

That’s the advice from Professor Ngaire Kerse, head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland.

Recently appointed as the inaugural Joyce Cook Chair in Ageing Well - a role made possible by a $5 million gift to the University from Metlifecare founder Cliff Cook - Professor Kerse is a recognised international expert in maximising health and reducing falls for older people, and the impact of physical activity on development of disability.

“Older people can offer all sorts of wisdom and stories and laughs that you just can’t get from Google,” says Professor Kerse, the new champion for ageing well who’s calling time on loneliness She spent many years working as a GP in residential aged care.

“I love nursing homes. They’re such a place of complexity and joy.”

She still practices part-time as a GP at the Auckland City Mission and wants to use her new role to mobilise communities, including the well elderly, to be social

connectors for the ageing and lonely.

The broader goal is to transform cities and rural towns into age-friendly environments for our increasingly diverse elderly.

New findings from a world-first longitudinal study into advanced ageing that she co-leads paints a stark picture of loneliness in old age.

The study is following almost 1000 people in the Bay of Plenty aged 80-plus. More than 60 per cent of non-Maori women and more than half of Maori women are living independently and alone, while men are more often living with a wife.

Some 40 per cent of Maori and 28 per cent of nonMaori participants reported feeling lonely always, often or sometimes.

For widowed people, the figures were 46 per cent (Maori) and 42 per cent (non-Maori). Retirees were significantly more likely to report loneliness for Maori but not non-Maori. One in 20 participants overall reported feeling lonely always or often – with 5.1 per cent of Maori and 5.5 per cent of non-Maori.

That’s an important five percent according to Professor Kerse.

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Providing a smart and sensible approach If you are considering buying an e-bike, Len Haller at Anebike can help.

Anebike provides a smart, sensible approach to buying your new electric bike. They stock some of the world’s best e-bikes, with a large selection to choose from.

As the name suggests, Anebike is dedicated to the e-bike business.

That’s all they do!

“Buying an e-bike is a big commitment,” says owner Len, “so we work differently to your average bicycle retailer.

“At Anebike, we make appointments to view, so we can devote all of our time solely to the customer for research and testing e-bikes.”

A pioneer in the industry, Len is

passionate about explaining how an e-bike works, and he knows his stuff.

He always takes time to make sure each individual is matched up to the right type of bike and the right frame size is chosen for the height of the customer.

“We create happy customers, who leave with a vastly bigger knowledge of e-bikes than before they came to Anebike,” says Len. “Anebike’s success is largely based on referrals from past customers, who have experienced our unprecedented levels of service.

“We always help with deliveries, and offer in-house, professional e-bike servicing and repairs of our own brands. These include Moustache, Merida, Benno, Hiko and more.

“Because we are e-bike specialists and run a low overhead business model, we can also offer some of the best prices you will find.”

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Winning ways with Coastguard There are dozens of good reasons to join Tauranga Coastguard, but this year there’s an extra incentive to do so in the months of February and March.

Simply by signing up to become a new member either online or in person at their Sulphur Point headquarters, you’ll be automatically entered into a draw to win one of two prize packages worth $1000 in total.

Tauranga Coastguard operations manager Dane Robertson says: “It’s easy to sign up online, but in a way it’s nicer for people to come down to Sulphur Point, because they can see our volunteers and get a feel for what it’s all about.

“Some visitors have even ended up asking what they could do to help and become

volunteers themselves.

“Jack Veltmans, who works for Hirepool, is one of our volunteers and has managed to get together some great giveaways. If you join in February or March, you could win one of our packages, which include fishing rods, Black Magic fishing tackle and Hirepool vouchers.”

The former Kaimai School principal, who joined Coastguard at the beginning of December last year, adds: “People don’t often see the value in becoming a member until they’re out on the water and they’ve run out of fuel or their boat won’t start.

“That can be really expensive, sometimes in the thousands, but for less than the cost of a tank of gas, you could be a member for a year and be in with a chance to win some great prizes.”

For more information, go to: www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz/Membership/ Join, visit the Tauranga Coastguard Facebook page, call: 07 578 5579 or drop in to their premises at Sulphur Point.

Tauranga Coastguard operations manager Dane Robertson.

Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Don’t miss the upcoming Seaweek deadline The New Zealand Association for Environmental Education has extended the closing date for entries to its annual, national Seaweek Ocean Challenge competition.

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B e c o m e a m e m b e r o f TA U R A N G A Volunteer Coastguard February or March 2019 and go into the draw to win one of two prizes with a total value of over $1,000.

Tauranga Coastguard, based at Sulphur Point, is a volunteer based organisation that focuses on saving lives at sea.

For as little as a tank of gas, as a member of Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard you will receive the security that should you need assistance on the water, that assistance will come at no charge. Coastguard Tauranga also offers VHF radio monitoring, trip reports and boating education courses.

Join* Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard in February or March of 2019 and you will go into the draw to win one of two prices (a total value of over $1,000).

FIRST PRIZE: • Hirepool Voucher and merchandise (valued at $200)

• Tournament Concept Rod and Coronado CDX Reel (valued at $350)

• NZ Bay Fishing Magazine subscription (valued at $150)

TOTAL FIRST PRICE VALUE $700

SECOND PRIZE: • Shimano Catana rod and Sienna reel, soft bait combo (valued at $250)

• Black Magic Tackle lure bag and cap (valued at $80)

TOTAL SECOND PRIZE VALUE $330

Sign up as a member of Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard at 72 Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point or go online to www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz and click on the ‘Join’ button on the top righthand side.

Terms and conditions: To be eligible to enter you must join Tauranga Coastguard by 3:00pm, 31st of March 2019. The Join and Win promotion is only open to new Coastguard Tauranga membership. Prices will be drawn on 1st April 2019 under police supervision. Winners will be contacted and notification will be made on our Facebook page.

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The deadline is now Thursday, January 31.

This year’s Ocean Challenge requires entrants to undertake a specific action to help solve a problem in the marine environment. There are two award categories - junior (under16) and senior.

Junior entrants will describe their challenge and publicise it on their school blog or Facebook page. Entries will all go into

a prize draw for a selection of fantastic spot prizes, from Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safaris and the Outboard Boating Club.

Senior entrants will outline their challenge on the Seaweek website. Voting will take place online during February to choose the winner, who will receive a prize package equivalent to at least $500 from the New Zealand Coastal Society in support of their work.

Nominees will all be featured on the Seaweek website and social media channels, and the winners

will be announced during Seaweek 2019.

To enter your Ocean Challenge, visit the Seaweek website at: seaweek.org.nz and submit your creative ideas for improving the marine environment.

Seaweek 2019 will take place from Saturday, March 2 to Sunday March 10. The theme ‘Tiakina o Tatou Moana – Care for our Seas’ will highlight practical steps we can take to keep our coastline and seas healthy for all.

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Getting out and about for the long weekend Tauranga is set to enjoy an influx of people celebrating Auckland Anniversary Weekend, with music, dancing and good vibes on the cards.

Three events, which are expected to bring in the crowds, will be the One Love Festival, a Nirvana, Pearl Jam and RHCP tribute show and a Fleetwood Mac Tribute.

One Love and Good Vibes Festival One Love 2019 is shaping up to be the best yet, with some of the most well-known and exciting

names in reggae, roots, soul and R&B added to the bill.

Chart-topping Hawaiian legends Rebel Souljahz are at the top of their game, having carved out a name for themselves around the globe with smash hits such as Nothing To Hide and The One. Award-winning US reggae band Tribal Seeds also join them on the bill. Hailing from San Diego, Tribal Seeds are a must-see act, whose albums have continually topped the Reggae Billboard charts. Also joining the pack is New Zealand’s very own The Black Seeds and festival favourites Stan

Walker and DJ Jayrasik.

Other artists include UB40 feat Ali, Astro and Mickey, Ky Mani Marley, Maxi Priest, Kolohe Kai, LaTasha Lee, Raging Fiyah, Katchafire, Fiji, L.A.B, Aaradhna, Tomorrow People, General Fiyah and Paua.

The One Love Festival is on January 26-27 at 91 Cameron Road, Tauranga. There will also be a Good Vibes Festival held at Sopher Reserve on Friday as a pre-show to the One Love Festival.

Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute show This weekend, Totara Street will host a night of epic live tributes to three of the most iconic and influential bands of the 90s.

After sold out shows across New Zealand, Lounge Apes (Nirvana) and Funkadelic Monks (Red Hot Chili Peppers) return to the Mount with a third act – Nothingman, a tribute to Pearl Jam. Tauranga fans will be treated to the high energy hits

Last year’s One Love Festival.

Exploring Anatolia on a tour Anatolia – where something magnificent and splendiferous can be experienced every day.

From the Mosque-crowned hills of Constantinople to the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia to ancient civilisations barely revealed.

Turkey has it all.

The Mediterranean coastline is indented with carved edifices once used for burial grounds, and is dotted with islands strewn with ancient sarcophagi.

The white mountain of Pamukkale gleams and glistens in a cascade of calcium like our pink and white terraces once shone.

The freshly barbecued fish eaten off the back of the boat, the decadence of Turkish delight or the lush freshly picked fruits are

unforgettable flavours of summer here.

The fabrics, carpets and kilims are all woven into the picture that is Turkey – a truly timeless landscape and culture.

Explore Anatolia with Karen and Russell Pringle from Eurolink Tours.

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The tribute show is on Saturday, January 26, from 8pm-12am at 11 Totara Street.

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Enjoy an amazing collection of songs performed by a tribute band that honours the spirit of Fleetwood Mac. Landslide is an Auckland-based, five-piece band who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks all over the North Island for the past six years.

Covering classics from Fleetwood Mac and Stevie’s solo hits, including Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders, Don’t Stop, Edge of 17, Tusk, Gypsy, Black Magic Woman, Rooms on Fire, The Chain and Little Lies, it will be a great chance to sing the night away.

Landslide will play on Sunday, January 27, from 7-10pm at Papamoa Beach Tavern.

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Where to spend money on your reno Renovations can get pretty pricey, especially if you are doing a lot of work to the home, so saving money where you can is essential to make it all worthwhile.

However, there are certain things that you should splurge on when doing your reno that add value later on down the track.

Tapware can be a huge money-saver.

It’s estimated that the bathroom sees around half the average homeowner’s water usage, so making sure you are

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Thick, opulent carpets often add a lot of warmth and cosiness to a room, and wool is an ideal longlasting option. It is also kinder to the environment.

You can never have too much storage in your home. There’s no such thing as overdoing your storage space, so take what you think you need and add an additional third. Walk-in space can be both aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting, so consider a walk-in storage solution if you have the space.

Candlelight dinners have their place, but lighting is essential in a modern home. Choosing energyefficient lighting solutions can save you big bucks down the line, and making sure there’s enough light is essential for the ambiance of a home.

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Chalkboard paint is a really the paint in your home. fun way to transform a room Before doing anything, check the texture of your wall. with minimal effort.

A bumpy surface is difficult to For starters, you won't have to worry about hanging wall art, because the paint turns the wall into a canvas for whatever handpainted creations you’d like.

Whether it’s in a playroom for kids to get creative with, above your desk to keep track of your to-do list, or in a kitchen, just one Pinterest search will have you dreaming up different ways to use

use chalkboard paint on, so use some sandpaper to smooth it out.

Make sure you have enough paint for a minimum of two coats.

Four is better, depending on the surface you’re covering.

Leave the chalkboard paint to dry for up to three days before using it. When it’s finally dry, rub chalk over the entire space and then erase it thoroughly with

a dry towel. Your surface is now ready to go.

Your chalkboard wall does not have to be black, and adding magnetic primer to your chalkboard paint means you can hang photographs, magnets and just about anything you’d like.

Remember, you’ll need at least three coats of this to make the magnetic attraction strong.

After all of this, if you're afraid to commit, you can buy a peel-and-stick wallpaper decal to test it out.

Papamoa’s Jewel In The Crown Centaine Way off Shire Place is now selling sections or house and land packages.

The sections are nestled in a well established part of Papamoa where you still have room to stretch your arms and not hit the neighbours bathroom window.

These sections are easy care and have homes specifically designed for each site.

These homes and sections are ideal if you are thinking of downsizing and or low maintenance, they are off a private, safe and secure road.

If you want easy care sections with architecturally designed homes in a fantastic part of Papamoa then visit Centaine Way off 6 Shire Place.

We are on site every weekend from 11 am - 2 pm.

Come and join us on site for a BBQ on Saturday the 2nd of February and Saturday the 9th of February from 11am to 1pm Sign posted from Papamoa Beach Road, State Highway 2 and Sandhurst Drive

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Get the best from your heat pump Nobody can deny that it’s warm at the moment, and some days you simply need to cool off.

de-greasing of the outdoor unit and coils, removal of any plants or foliage that may affect the unit’s performance, checking the operation of the remote and replacing batteries if needed and checking of indoor and outdoor drains for blockages.

Energy Services in Tauranga recommends cleaning The service also verifies your heat pump regularly in adequate airflow, checks order to maintain the for refrigerant leaks and most energy efficient use. includes an inspection and “A cleaned unit is also treatment, if necessary, for healthier for you and insect and rodent damage, your family,” says Energy who can end up doing a Services’ sales manager lot of damage if not treated Andrew Stockman. correctly.

They’ll also check Regular maintenance for any signs of rust. also forms part of the They inspect all operation owner’s responsibility of the unit and verify correct under the manufacturer’s electric control, making sure warranty, which is that heating is locked out normally between five when the thermostat calls and six years. for cooling and vice versa, Energy Services offer and verify correct a full service for $96.60 thermostat operation. including GST, and each If this sounds like additional unit at the something you could do same property is $51.75. with, call Gabi Wood at This service includes Air Con Tauranga on: the cleaning and 07 578 4334/027 4222435 sanitising of an indoor Gabi Wood. or email: service@ unit, filters and coils aircontauranga.co.nz behind, cleaning and

Make your kitchen dreams a reality These days, a great kitchen typically features an open plan outlook with a walk-in pantry and an island bench top.

This creates an attractive, functional cooking and entertaining space to share with family and friends.

No matter what you desire for your kitchen’s finish and function, Dream Doors Kitchens will make it a reality. Dream Doors Kitchens provides totally new kitchens and everything in between.

Their skilled staff are the experts at replacing tired cupboard doors, as well as the kitchen panels, along with installing soft closing hardware and stunning bench tops to dramatically change the look and feel of a drab or dated kitchen usually within two days.

“When we consult about

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renovating an existing kitchen, we look to optimise functionality and performance,” says Dream Doors Kitchens’ Bay of Plenty managing director, Dan Sheridan.

“A Dream Doors kitchen facelift therefore adds real value to your home and lifestyle, without spending the small fortune usually associated with an all new kitchen renovation.

“Because our fully managed kitchen facelifts cost thousands of dollars less than an all new kitchen, more of that kitchen budget is freed up to spend on an overdue family getaway, more for a professional paint job or to include higher spec appliances and

finishes such as custom splash backs and Caesarstone Quartz bench tops.”Dream Doors Kitchens Bay of Plenty works throughout the Bay, with local businesses and qualified local trades people, to produce great kitchen solutions that homeowners adore. They offer excellent guarantees on their workmanship and products as well as free consultations.

To find out more, call Dream Doors Kitchens on: 0800 229 373 or visit: www.dreamdoors.co.nz Dream Doors Kitchens’ Bay of Plenty managing director Dan Sheridan.

Tauranga homes eighth most expensive in the world If you think owning a home in Tauranga is getting out of reach, there’s a good reason why.

According to a new study, Tauranga is the eighth most expensive city to own a home in the world when measured against income.

Median household income for

Tauranga residents is $68,800 per year, while the median house price is $623,000.

That makes Tauranga more expensive than cities like London and San Francisco.

It also out-strips Auckland as New Zealand’s least affordable.

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Renovating for health and comfort Renovating over the summer is a chance to express your personality and make your home look great. It’s also an opportunity to make your home comfortable, warm and dry so you are ready for winter.

Christian Hoerning, from EECA Energywise, says do it once and do it right. You'll enjoy the benefits straight away and well into the future.

Mould is a problem in many Kiwi homes, and renovating is the perfect time to sort this issue.

Put powerful, externally-vented extractor fans in wet, steamy areas of the home, such as kitchens, laundries and bathrooms.

Don't vent into the ceiling space - it's bad for your house and your health, and it is not compliant with the Building Code.

Check for rising damp under the house, and make sure that all the vents are open. Put down a ground moisture barrier to stop damp rising into your house.

The systems you use in your home can have a big impact

on your home's running costs. For example, each old-fashioned light bulb you replace with an energy efficient LED will save you about $20 a year, including the cost of the bulb.

Hot water makes up about 30 per cent of a household power bill, so it’s worth getting an efficient shower head and considering the best water heater for your household.

Home renovation means you may be buying new appliances.

To find the most energy-efficient appliances, check out: www.rightware.govt.nz to avoid buying power-hungry appliances.

Christian suggests including a HomeFit (www.HomeFit.org.nz) check as part of your renovation planning. It’s a free, online tool which will tell you if your home is warm, safe and dry and suggest improvements.

For more information, visit: www.energywise.govt.nz

Making the most of outside Temperatures are soaring, so make the most of your outdoor area now with a Fresco outdoor room.

detail and the quality of finish have won the company many awards over the years.

Fresco shades also provide shelter for all your toys – boats, spas and swimming pools – and can be used in schoolyards and early learning centres as well as restaurant alfresco dining areas.

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For shade in the summer and shelter all year round, these valuable additions to your home provide extra living space and allow you to get the most out of your deck and outdoor area.

There’s the option to have a fully opening or fixed roof – either way, the same quality architectural PVC roof blocks all the UV while reducing glare and heat. Unlike other options out there, you can actually read, including a phone or computer screen, while sitting under the canopy.

The Fresco outdoor room concept provides the option of closing off the sides to offer protection from the elements, or can be opened up to allow a cool breeze through.

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Feeling safe in their build Having built a new home with a prominent group home builder with disastrous consequences on many levels, Diana Parry was understandably hesitant about doing it again.

of selecting fittings, furnishings and décor really pleasurable.

“We were on a tight budget, and I have to say we were astounded by the level and quality of the furnishings and fittings that Signature offer as a standard.”

“We had no errors on our $900K project - no delays, no budget overruns

However, Signature in Tauranga provided an incredibly positive contrast to this experience right from the first conceptual conversations through to key handover and beyond - to assisting and following up the small details of perfecting the home, postmove in date.

Building a home can be incredibly stressful no matter how well capitalised you are. Signature’s processes and personnel really do take the stressful unknowns out of the equation altogether.

“As we knew we were in safe hands, with the added protection of New Zealand’s best guarantees –unlike our previous experience – we could relax and actually really enjoyed the entire process,” says Diana.

“Everybody on the team was exceptionally professional and responsive to our queries.

“Beyond the core team, all suppliers and sub-contractors were also extremely helpful, very knowledgeable and made the process

and no problems signing off a well-finished quality home.

“A special mention to Derek May, project manager extraordinaire, who managed to land our project six weeks earlier than expected despite the difficulties associated with nasty weather patterns and Christmas fast approaching.”

Prevent pool drownings As visitors arrive and depart throughout the summer months, making sure your pool is up to standard and preventing possible drownings is as important as ever.

Over time, the spring on a gate latch can be become less effective, so ensure it clicks shut automatically by holding the gate open at varying distances from the lock and check that it springs shut and fully latches. Check there are no gaps under the gate when it is closed, and make sure there is no part of the fence that small children can crawl under. The maximum permissible gap between ground and fence or gate is 100mm.

Always keep moveable objects, such as plastic chairs, bricks or pot plants, well away from the pool area, as a child could drag them and then use them to climb over the fence.

Diana Parry’s new home, thanks to Signature Homes.

Questions remain around construction shortage list The government recently established the new Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List, to address the ongoing problem of short supply of construction workers in New Zealand.

But leading Auckland immigration lawyer Aaron Martin believes the new list scheme is likely to be too rigid to be effective, and will put off the very migrant workers it claims to encourage.

The CISSL came into effect in December 2018, and aims to increase the available skill base of construction workers so the government can make good on its construction and infrastructure commitments, including the KiwiBuild project.

It replaces and cancels the Canterbury Skill Shortage List, and absorbs various construction roles from the Immediate Skill Shortage List.

However, Aaron believes the main drawback of the list is that it is overly prescriptive.

Aaron says: “The list allows the minister to appear to be doing something to address skill shortage issues, but also panders to New Zealand First’s desire to limit immigration by introducing rules so restrictive that many won’t be able to or won’t want to take advantage of it.”

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Wild Food Challenge returns bigger and better Wild food enthusiasts from across the Bay of Plenty are planning their menus and waiting expectantly for Whakatane’s Local Wild Food Challenge.

Challenge entrants will present dishes using wild ingredients sourced from land and the ocean.

The food festival returns to Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach on Saturday, February 2, and celebrates the region’s abundance of wild food and the natural environment.

The event is part of a worldwide event series that has grown from small beginnings on the shores of Eastbourne, New Zealand.

The event’s main attraction is a challenge that sees entrants hunt, gather, forage, barter or fish for local wild food and create a unique dish to be prepared on the day.

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To support the dish, participants must include a story about their wild food masterpiece. More information about the challenge, including the prize pool, is available via: www.whakatane.com/lwfc Challenge contestants receive free entry to the food festival.

Those not interested in cooking, but looking for a great day out, can watch challenge participants in action and enjoy food demonstrations and tastings, live Latin and jazz beats, a craft beer garden, food stalls, kids’ activities and more.

Demonstrations include how to break down a beast, laying a Hangi, making soft cheese and sauerkraut, foraging for wild edible weeds and the art of Rongoa – traditional Maori healing.

Earlybird tickets are available from: www.eventfinda.com for $7.50, with gate sales on the day $10. Youngsters under-16 can attend free of charge.

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Eggplants, also known as aubergines, belong to the nightshade family of plants and are used in many different dishes around the world.

Although considered a vegetable, they’re technically a fruit and come in a range of sizes and colours from red, green or even black.

Raw eggplants contain vitamins such as protein, manganese, potassium, vitamin K and C. They have high amounts of antioxidants that help protect the body from damage caused by harmful substances and help prevent many types of chronic diseases.

Adding eggplants to your diet may also help keep your blood sugar in check.

LOCAL WILD FOOD FESTIVAL SATURDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2-8PM MAHY RESERVE, OHOPE • Wild food cooking competition • Wild food demonstrations • Live music • Kids entertainment & workshops • Food trucks Tickets available at Eventfinda. Early bird entry: $7.50, Kids FREE.

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Bulk buying blitz now available in Bethlehem Despite the name, the bulk aisle is just as handy for buying small portions as it is for buying big.

Located in Bethlehem Shopping Centre at 19 Bethlehem Road, Bin Inn Bethlehem brings a cheaper and bigger range of products to your kitchen cupboard.

Bin Inn Bethlehem shop owner Vinal Singh says customers can bring their own containers and choose from a huge variety of whole food and speciality products.

“We are promoting plastic-free and zero waste by using paper bags in store and encouraging people to bring their own containers, which will be weighed first, before customers buy their product,” says Vinal.

“If you’re buying a packet, you often just end up throwing half of the product away, but with bulk buying the price is good and you

just pay for the product, not the packaging.”

Bin Inn’s extensive range of products includes sweets, snacks, seeds, beans, lentils, grains, baking products, pre-mixes, dried fruit and nuts, herbs and spice, Dutch and international foods, home brewing ingredients, environmental products, health and wellness, allergy

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Can eating chicken feathers build muscle?

You’ve heard ‘be as strong as a bull’, but have you heard ‘be as strong as a chicken’?

New research from Massey University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition suggests chicken feathers could have potential as a protein supplement for people wanting to build or maintain lean body mass.

The study, carried out by PhD students Dr Emma Crum and Dr Yanita McLeay, with supervision from Professor Steve Stannard and Dr Matthew Barnes, was recently published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

Keratins are structural, thiol-rich proteins which comprise 90 per cent of total poultry feather weight.

“Normally we don’t eat feathers because we can’t digest them,” says Steve, “even though they are full of protein. But for our study, the feathers went through a process called acid hydrolysis, which vastly improved solubility.

“The mixture was then cooled

and a base was added to raise the pH of the solution to form a neutral pH edible protein mix.

“That solution was dried and milled, and flavouring added to form a protein powder.”

The supplement was consumed as two protein bars, of two different flavours, and the remainder of the protein requirement, in powder form, mixed with water to make a drink.

In total, 15 trained male cyclists, aged between 18 and 50, were recruited for the Manawatabased study.

They were then given four-weeks of soluble keratin supplementary to their diet to see if it would have effects on body composition, blood and cardiorespiratory variables and cycling performance, compared to casein protein (dairy).

Steve says while the total body mass and percentage body fat did not change significantly, the study unearthed an interesting finding.

“Our data showed that while keratin consumption is not useful as a performance enhancing aid,

it was associated with significant increases in lean body mass during the four weeks of exercise training,” he says.

“The dairy-based supplement didn’t have the same effect.

“Despite not inducing any significant changes in cycling performance, the keratin was well-tolerated by the study participants.

“It perhaps has the potential to be used as a supplement for people who want to improve their lean body mass, such as the elderly or some sports people.”

and gluten free foods and chilled and frozen foods.

If the store doesn’t have what you are looking for, ask the staff and they will do their best to source the product from their supplier.

“We will go out of our way to help the customer find a particular

product,” says Vinal. “We will enquire with the supplier if they have anything, and will modify our shop to what our customers need.”

Bin Inn Bethlehem’s opening hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday.

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Keeping mouths in top condition For 10 years, Denta Care Dentist has been dedicated to ensuring locals have great dental health, and they’re now taking on new patients for 2019.

Located at 30 Maranui Street, Denta Care Dentist offers a wide range of general and emergency dental services.

“We cover all aspects of general dentistry,” says the practice manager Fareeza Raja, “including

check-ups, examinations, preventive dentistry, extractions (including wisdom teeth), fillings, root canals, hygiene and crowns and cosmetic procedures.

“We have emergency appointments and we have two slots available each day in case of emergencies, which fill up quite quickly.”

Fareeza says Denta Care Dentist’s staff are also highly experienced Tauranga dentists, meaning you are in capable hands.

Both dentists, Ash and Faizu, have more than 25 years’ worth of experience in the dental industry, giving them extensive knowledge and expertise in

all areas of general dentistry including root canals, fillings, extractions, crown and bridge, partial dentures and oral care.

For healthier gums and better overall oral health, you can also visit Denta Care’s experienced hygienist, Angela. She will remove external stains and tartar, thoroughly clean and polish your teeth and give advice on how to maintain your teeth at home.

She says they also see patients that access treatment with WINZ or ACC assistance too.

Don’t put off a trip to the dentist or hygienist. Make an appointment today with Denta Care Dentists on: 07 575 2345 or: 0800 286 684.

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Water load of mixed messages Do your own sums SunLive commenters Old Trucker, Centurion and Cavemen are correct in their recollection of the spiel we were given regarding the introduction of water meters.

As well as the need for “backflow prevention”, these meters were going to provide us with a reliable and unlimited source of portable water.

Mr Steve Burton, who was probably in short pants in 1999, is now attempting to change the message. He believes the infrastructure has grown steadily as the population has increased. Apart from Muttons Farm deep bores, what infrastructure has been added, Steve? These took over 20 years to get in place. Where are the storage dams in the Kaimais, as Auckland has in the Hunua and Waitakere catchments?

Tauranga city is growing at a rapid pace. Major retailers such as Countdown, Pak’n Save, Famers and Trustpower are all planning their next expansion. Our roading network is on the point of collapse and now we hear there may be water shortages. Our regional road planners have been shot down by the Labour government and our local city planners are salivating over more cycleways and traffic calming measures.

When is the next local body elections?

Dr RW Ogle, Tauranga.

Recently I took a marketing call trying to convince me to switch my power and gas from Trustpower, saying I would save money. The person offered bonuses to join. When I did my own calculations and took into account the annual TECT rebate that I would lose, I would have been over $100 worse off in year one.

In year two it was even worse. This, I thought, was deceptive high-pressure marketing aimed at me and I wondered if they were possibly targeting the vulnerable in our community?

Do your own sums folks, and don’t get sucked in or pressured into making a bad choice.

K Mathews, Papamoa.

Time for action With the start of a new year comes hope for new opportunities for our families and communities.

My hope is that local government will see the reform of the Resource Management Act, which is stifling development, turning too many good staff into box ticking bureaucrats, pricing people out of home ownership, and butchering our democracy.

Speeding up decisions and reforming consenting processes is essential. Even at regional level, the consenting process is appallingly slow and cumbersome. To take a year to approve putting just over a metre onto an existing culvert, needed for road safety reasons, is disgraceful, and leaves a community with a dangerous SH29 intersection, when the work was ready to go at the end of 2017.

This was a shameful performance by the Regional Council.

People want to live in the beautiful Bay, but need central government to work with local government to ensure the RMA is working effectively, because people want homes they can afford and highways safe and free from congestion. This is the year for action and reform. There is too much talking and not enough action.

M Murray-Benge, Bethlehem (abridged).

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There’s no “so-called” about it In my view, C Humphreys (The Weekend Sun, January 18) needs to update her information about Maori being indigenous. C Humphreys belittles Maori by referring to them as “so-called indigenous people”.

It is now eight years since scientists published conclusive radiocarbon evidence that Maori were the first settlers to arrive in New Zealand (about 1250AD), and that there were no residents in New Zealand before Maori arrived.

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Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. There is no so-called about this. With Waitangi Day approaching, I would appreciate C Humphreys writing another letter confirming that there is no mistake in my information, and that Maori are without question the indigenous people of New Zealand.

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Lost the plot

I think Cayla-Fay Euinton has lost the plot with her editorial that replaced Rogers Rabbits (The Weekend Sun, January 18).

She confuses bullying and suicide with blatant littering.

I agree with the majority of comments regarding these foreign litterbugs and thieves. They should be deported back to their homeland (at their cost).

It doesn’t matter where they’re from – that’s a red herring – but they need to be kicked out of this country.

They obviously have no respect, and that doesn’t amount to bullying or suicide as Cayla-Fay Euinton alludes to.

But then again, are these people any worse than lots of Kiwis?

If you took a truck and drove a few kilometres down most roads, you’d have no trouble collecting a load of rubbish. So much for ‘clean, green NZ’ and ‘our lovely country and people’.

P Kelly, Te Puna.

Age on hold A city growing up Ice Under the prominent headline ‘Is I can hear the terminal carping and the bumping of gums already!

It’s a magic weekend for the “new” Tauranga – the best cricketers in the world are playing at the Bay Oval, where manager Kelvin Green has stolen a march on other significant and less significan venues like Seddon Park. The park will be chocka. Our Indian friends from Te Puke to Katikati and points in between will ensure that.

Applause for high fuel prices It’s official. We Katikati folk have the highest fuel prices in the Bay of Plenty. After doing a road trip after New Year, we travelled from Katikati to Gisborne, then up the east coast around the cape to Opotiki, Whakatane and Tauranga.

Noting fuel prices along the way, it was pretty even, with diesel at around $1.35 to $1.40, but Katikati hadn’t changed since we left, at $1.49. I’m not going to rant on about how they are ripping us locals off, but I am going to applaud them for the higher prices.

I believe fuel prices should be around $5 a litre, and before you start going off at me, let me explain.

I believe oil is a resource, just like water, that we should be doing all we can to look after it and not take it for granted.

Without it, we are pretty much screwed. If you think electric or solar power is going to save us, I think you’ve got another thing coming. They will never be as cheap as fuel, or as easy.

Oil, like its brother coal, is a high producer of pollution, heating our atmosphere and turning our oceans acidic. So while I’m filling up my car, I look at the price board and think to myself “is fuel really expensive, or too cheap and a great deal?” What do you think? F de Graaf, Katikati (abridged).

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There’s the One Love Festival. I will be sitting on my deck watching cricket through the sliding doors while soaking up reggae, roots and soul drifting freely across the inner harbour. Katchafire, Stan Walker, Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson on the same bill. Wow! All this and Slash is in town on Friday.

But even before the first ball is bowled and the first notes boom from the stacks at the Domain, they’ll no doubt be drowned out by the naysayers, the complainers and the cave dwellers.

Yes, it will be a loud weekend in Tauranga. No, you won’t get to sleep by 9.30pm and yes, it might be difficult to get around. There will be street closures and detours and the odd carelessly discarded beer bottle on the roadside.

But it’s a sure sign of a city growing up and there’s no going back. So before you start complaining Tauranga, stop!

I Goldsmith, Bureta.

it hot or not?’ (The Weekend Sun, January 11), B Johnson notes: “The media is awash with claims of the hottest temperatures ever in the country,” with scarcely a mention that the recent extremely cold weather in parts of the Northern Hemisphere “caused some scientists to suggest the beginning of another Ice Age”.

In fact, his letter highlights the irony of the contrasting weather patterns – all predicted climate change phenomena.

The recent northern polar blasts result from the continuing weakening of the polar vortex and associated jet stream as the Arctic warms ever more rapidly. This periodically spilling sub-zero air over

parts of Eurasia and North America while warm air floods in from th north Atlantic and/or Pacific, taking it place. For instance, the North Pole last northern winter, incredibly, was briefl warmer than Paris and London (see image). Serious changes are undoubtedly happening across our planet, but the dawning of another Ice Age is not one of them.

PM Otway, Omokoroa.

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Referendum would pass easily according to poll An independent survey of nearly 1000 New Zealanders reveals the government’s 2020 referendum on recreational cannabis use would gain 60 per cent support.

New Zealand's largest licensed medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, has released the result after commissioning Horizon Research to survey Kiwis on their attitudes towards cannabis, law reform, and its use.

Of those surveyed, 60 per cent of adult New Zealanders say, on first glance, they would vote to support legalising cannabis for personal use in a referendum, with 24

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The survey also reveals 55 per cent of adult New Zealanders say they have used cannabis at some time during their lives. On the question of frequency, 10 per cent of all survey respondents say they use cannabis daily – equating to around 340,000 Kiwis.

Helius Therapeutics executive director Paul Manning says the referendum support will be encouraging for the many New Zealanders who support liberalisation of recreational cannabis use.

Whilst his company’s focus remains on researching and developing cannabis therapeutics, legalising recreational use will further change the future market dynamics.

“From this survey, it appears a majority of New Zealanders will vote ‘yes’ at the 2020 referendum. “It’s also encouraging for us to see an overwhelming 81 per cent of Kiwis continue to support the legal production of medicines from cannabis,” says Paul.

“This very strong support for medicinal use reflects other poll results we’ve seen, calling for widespread access to cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

“If New Zealand follows a similar path to Canada, where both medical and recreational sales are permitted, we will see the total domestic market for cannabis-based products expand significantly.”

“Although we have no plans to operate in the recreational space, the referendum could open up the opportunity to offer New Zealanders a wider variety of cannabis-based wellness products, such as functional foods, beverages and cosmetics. Many of these would likely remain prohibited under medicinal cannabis legislation alone,” says Paul.

Commissioned by Helius Therapeutics and carried out independently by Horizon Research, the results are from a nationwide survey of 995 adults representing the 18-plus population at the 2013 Census, conducted during October 10-26, 2018.

Respondents are members of Horizon’s nationwide research panels.

Results are weighted by age, gender, education level, personal income and employment status to provide a presentative population sample.

At a 95 per cent confidence level, the maximum margin of error is +/- 3.1 per cent.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg44 THE WEEKEND SUN

50 musical days in Asia Asian travel

There are all sorts of people recording music in Tauranga.

At one end of the scale are professional bands and musicians practitioners who either have been, or intend to be, in this crazy business we call show for the long haul.

But, in a place such as Tauranga, that only makes up a tiny percentage of the folk you’ll find in recording studios.

Any of the Bay’s studio owners will probably tell you that around half of their business is from people who play at home and at parties for friends, who may or may not have ever played professionally, but who want some record of themselves either to play to the grandkids one day or just for posterity and personal satisfaction.

It’s often older people - perhaps people who have retired and now have some time and some money to devote to something they love doing that has taken Nigel Masters and Archie Clark. a back seat to life’s more pressing necessities.

One of those people - though too young to retire - is Archie Clark. Well, that's what he was called when he played music in the South Island. Most people up here know him as Russell Clark.

Over the past couple of years, Archie has been working with Nigel Masters at The Boatshed Studio in Whakamarama and has now released his debut album, 50 Days In Asia. You can find it on CD Baby, Spotify and all the usual digital platforms.

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Also, in the past decade, Archie has become a constant traveller in Asia. He started writing songs about what he saw.

After getting to know Nigel Masters, he took those songs, along with some from the old Christchurch days, and hit the studio.

Archie sang and played many guitars, Nigel arranged, played bass and keyboards, and Ian “Beano” Gilpin (Brilleaux, Kokomo) came in to drum.

VERY The songs split roughly evenly, with half of them being about EASY travels in various parts of Asia, starting with the album’s very effective opening title track.

There are songs about Thai hookers (Sex, Lies and Deceit) and the temples of Siem Reap (Gods and Kings), about India’s “untouchables” (Mean Streets) and Vietnam’s road to recovery (Oh Vietnam).

Others are about family, a very affecting song about work keeping him from seeing his young daughter – Be Home Soon – and love songs for his wife Kim. There’s also an early Christchurch VERY blues stomper, Elephant Beer, and an EASY No.1973 impressive ZZ Top-style rocker, Out Of Time And Money.

Musically, it’s bluesy mainstream rock with a few modern touches. Bits remind me of Bob Seger and the sound of the Silver Bullet Band.

A softer Springsteen without a sax maybe?

Archie plays very nice guitar throughout and the songs are strong and catchy. All in all, it’s an album I happily recommend, especially to people who might have travelled that same Asian route.

It could bring back a few memories.

But even if you’ve never set foot in a Cambodian temple, it’s a good listen.

Archie is currently rehearsing a band for a few possible live outings.

In the meantime, check out 50 Days In Asia online.

The Weekend Sun has one signed copy of 50 Days In Asia for one lucky reader who can tell us where Archie has been working with Nigel Masters over the past few years?

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, January 29.

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Archie hails from that legendary West Coast coalmining bastion, Blackball, and spent his formative years playing in West Coast bands before moving across to Christchurch with his young family.

From there he toured the South Island with blues-rockers The Wrongway Corrigan Band and, like many musicians of the 1980s, gigged constantly, playing around Christchurch and the midCanterbury area in bands including Streetlife, Stop that Train, Naked by Mistake and Rio and the Hurricane Horn Section.

He was also writing songs, but a growing family needs more than the earnings of a pub guitar player, and Archie started a career in telecommunications and put music on the backburner as he moved the family to Wellington.

And that's how it stayed for 15 years.

But in 2005, Archie and family moved to Tauranga and a meeting at the Marchwood Blues Picnic with one of our musical legends - Tipi Elkington of iconic band The Hipshooters (now resident in Brisbane) - relit the musical flame.

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Harness racing on the move fields will make for some exciting racing.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Racing The feature race, the Gartshore Group Rotorua are holding their annual Anniversary Day Pacers Cup, starts at 3.24pm and has attracted a meeting in Rotorua on Sunday, January 27. fine field including Red Magic, trained by Robbie

Celebrating the best of Irish music, ballads, fiddling and jokes!

TAURANGA: 11am Friday 8th February, Holy Trinity Church, Devonport Road

It marks a change of venue after racing took place at Tauranga Racecourse for around 60 years.

This is due to an extra gallops meeting scheduled into an already busy period at the track.

However, the harness club are excited to take the pacers and trotters to show off to the Rotorua public and, due to the popularity over the years at Tauranga, they are sure that many locals will take the short drive over to Rotorua to enjoy a day out in the tourist mecca.

The event is free, and will be a great day out for your family and friends.

The first race is at 12.37pm, and the last race at 4.34pm. There are eight races in total, and the large

Hughes - a regular visitor to the Bay. Also involved is Stars Delight, owned by Te Puke enthusiasts West and Jocelyn Boyle, and Parker, a talented young Auckland horse trained

by Steve Telfer.

The ever-popular Kidz Kartz miniature ponies, driven by six-to-15 year olds, will also be racing with all the competitiveness of the professionals.

Pack the picnic basket, pop on your jandals and get set for a sun-soaked family tradition.

Refreshments will be available from the on-course bar and kitchen.

For more information visit: www.cambridgeraceway.co.nz

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Head to Rotorua this year to see the Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Racing annual Anniversary Day on January 27.

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Operatunity’s popular concert, The Luck of the Irish, is back again bringing new music and a few surprises on Friday, February 8 at 11am at Holy Trinity Church. Featuring esteemed violinist Jessica Hindin, Tenor and Operatunity regular Bonaventure AllanMoetaua, and Soprano Bryony

Williams, you won’t want to miss this salute to all things Irish. Tickets to all concerts can be booked over the phone on free phone: 0508 266 237 or purchased online via: www.operatunity.co.nz Standard tickets are $35, however a variety of ticket discounts are available to suit groups or those attending multiple concerts.

As always, lunch Jessica Hindin. is included.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to The Luck of Irish for one lucky reader who can tell us the name of the violinist.

Enter online at: www.sunlive. co.nz under the competition section.

Entries must be received by Tuesday, January 29.

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Spotlight on: Hybrid Blues Based in Tauranga, Hybrid Blues are a five-piece band led by singersongwriter Roy Hudson, who also plays guitar and blues harmonica.

Joining him on vocals is keyboard player Brooke Stinson, while Dean Cronin also adds vocals and is the lead guitarist. Darrel Hartley plays bass and Mark Schaumann plays drums and

percussion and also adds vocals.

Roy - born in Whakatane - has recently returned to New Zealand after achieving success by winning an international songwriting award for his track Left in Limbo. He also came fourth in the best ballad category in a world-wide song-writing competition with another original song, Enough.

After 25 years of representing New Zealand music overseas, Roy is happy to return to his home country and follow his passions for music and helping others.

Whilst in the UK, Roy was involved with fundraising for community organisations with his band Loose Moorings, who put out three albums, and with heavy metal band Koru, who also released an album.

After recording recently at Colourfield Studios, the band is now launching their first three-song EP with Leaving On A Train, English Lady and Sunshine, which is a happy, feel-good song accompanied by a music video recently filmed at the Funky Lizard cafe in Paengaroa.

Hybrid Blues will be playing live at Vinyl Destination on Devonport Road on Saturday, January 26, at 7.30pm. The Margarita Fund will be opening for them on the night.

Hybrid Blues will be playing at Vinyl Destination this weekend, so don’t miss it!

The sounds of Scotland Looking to try something new? Enjoy dancing and love music? Why not give Scottish country dancing a go?

Give Scottish country dancing a go on February 2 in Katikati.

Scottish country dancing is not folk dancing - it is the ballroom dancing of Scotland, though it was as popular in the barn as it was in the ballroom. A very friendly, sociable activity, it is also excellent exercise, whether you’re a teenager or a senior citizen.

You don’t need to bring a partner, though you might like to bring a friend along to discover Scottish country dancing and share the fun.

You will soon make new friends and find partners aplenty. During the course of an evening, dancers will dance with and chat to a great many people.

Beginners will find a well-fitting slipper or soft shoe is quite adequate to get started. No special clothing or other equipment is needed, but light clothing, with layers you can take off as you warm up, is a good idea.

If you want a taste then come along to the Seasons Ceilidh, Katikati Memorial Hall on February 2 at 4pm. It only costs a gold coin donation.

Classes begin on Wednesday, February 13 at 6.30pm, at Mount Maunganui Senior Citizens Hall on Maunganui Road.

For more information, contact Mary on: 07 574 8687, Douglas on: 07 548 1997 or Lynne on: 021 140 7912.

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GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT MT RSA THE BARREL ROOM Fri 25th Toucan 7pm – Sat 26th Kam Kafai, Solo 10:30pm acoustic guitarist. No cover charge. 7:30pm Sat 26th Stage Talk 7:30pm th Sun 27 Helen Riley 4:30pm Thur 31st The Young Folk, band from Ireland.

– 7:30pm Traditional acoustic instrumentation, perfect MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB harmonies & contemporary th Fri 25 Play Misty 6pm, then production techniques.

DJ Zac from 10pm Tickets $20 available on the Sat 26th Take Two 6pm, then night on first in first s ved basis. Presales available at DJ Jacob from 10pm the bar Sun 27th Camila & Santiago 7pm JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE Wed 30th Jazz Night from (Bureta) 6:30pm Sun 27th The Self Righteous th Thurs 31 Social Jam Night Brothers 3pm – 6pm from 10pm

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Saturday 26 January Art Exhibition Waihi

Studio Art Waihi presents their annual exhibition at Waihi Memorial Hall. Through until Monday 10am-4pm. Guest Artists Hauraki Wood Turners.

Art In The Park

Original Art for Sale.

9am-4pm, weather permitting. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists

Baypark Family Speedway

6:30pm Burger King Super Saloons. Go to www.baypark.co.nz for more info.

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

Experience Sound Of Soul

Sing HU, a sacred sound/ancient mantra, for inner guidance/divine love. Spiritual discussion ‘Dreams’.

Light refreshments. Papamoa Community Centre Mako room 15 Gravatt Rd

Greerton Hall Market

Last Saturday of month. 8am12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Phone/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www facebook. com/greertonhallmarket

Katikati Bowling Club

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 BookSale

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

Tauranga Social Dance Club

1st Saturday monthly. Venue change to Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. Sequence & O/ Time, supper & raffles. 7pm start $7 entry. Ph Faye 07 543 3280

The Sociables

Females & males in the 30s/40s/50s age group that meet up to participate in local activities & events, bushwalks & dining out. Ph 022 012 0376

Village Radio Museum

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

Yoga, Private Sessions

Feel uncomfortable in a group setting? or have a disability? I am a registered health professional with 28 years yoga teaching experience. Asunta 0210 614 394

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

Sunday 27 January

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

At Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9:30am-12:30pm. Ph 571 4941

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

LOL Laughter Wellness

Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Croquet

Kick the year off with a dose of merriment & mirth.

Come & join us at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 11-11:45am

Tauranga Domain, Cameron Road, 12:45 for 1pm start. Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Narcotics Anonymous

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

Open meeting every Sat 7:308:30pm, at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Farming Like Grandad

Vintage machinery, farm crafts, spinning, weaving, butter-making, wagon rides, food, music. SH30 Kawerau (opposite Military Rd) 10am-3pm

Gate Pa Battle Talks

Free talks on the Battle of Gate Pa with Lt Col Dr Cliff Simons & Buddy Mikaere, 7-9pm @St Georges Church, Gate Pa. https:// www.facebook.com/GatePaAnglican/

Historic Village Market

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

Mah Jong Te Puke

Argentine Tango

Every Thursday & Sunday at Lyceum Clubrooms Palmer Pl Te Puke. 12:454pm. Learners welcome. Gig 537 5355 or 0274 306 383

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

Narcotics Anonymous

Chess At Mount Maunganui

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

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd, 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

NZDA BOP Range Day

Free confidential impartial info mation & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

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 licenc

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Omokoroa Lions Market

Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $3 entry.

Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 572 3968

Papamoa Country Music Club

Free Diabetes Clinic

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

Come along & enjoy music at Gordon Spratt reserve starting at 1pm. Ph Mike 0274 597 505

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa.

Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Call in 10-12 to see our Diabetes Nurse Educator.

The Diabetes Centre @ Graced, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga.

INFOLine 0278 830 158

Genies Unbottled Experienced Dancers

Quakers in Tauranga

Renew your joy of dance at 7pm.

Casual classes by koha (donation).

Ph Linley 027 286 3452 or 552 4352 or through facebook.

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

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 Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

Spiritualist Church

A New Generation Spiritualist Church. Doors open 6:45pm. Fortnightly meeting held 14 Norris St, Tauranga at Senior Citz Club Hall behind PaknSave.

Monday 28 January Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Free Introductory Beginner Dance Lesson 4th Feb 7pm Club Mt Maunganui. Partner not necessary, Just come along! Ph Dean Smith 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Heart Support Exercise Group

Strength, balance, cardio for seniors. Fun with exercise at City Church Otumoetai Rd. Mondays & Thursdays, Low intensity class 11am, more advanced class 9:30am

Indoor Bowling

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Year starts 4 Feb. All playing levels welcome 7:30pm start, names in by 7:15pm. Ph Paul 576 6324

Multicultural English Classes

English classes for all visa holders on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday morning 10am-12pm. Registration required to enquiries@trmc.co.nz or 07 571 6419

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Monday conversational all levels Mandarin classes 6pm-7pm. Saturday academic classes 10am-12pm. Registration required to enquiries@trmc.co.nz

Narcotics Anonymous

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

Old 4 New

Maketu Coastguard life jacket swap event Maketu Boat Ramp 1-4pm. Bring your old life jacket & trade in for a new one!

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon/Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris St. 9:15-10:45am. Tues St Marys Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776

TaiChi Internal Arts

Beginner class 9:30am Greerton Senior Citizens Hall 33 Maitland St, Greerton. All welcome. $5 per class.

Concesssion card avail. Ph David 552 4425

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

Tauranga RocknRoll Club

Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth St. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs.

INDOOR BOWLS Tues,Wed & Sat, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

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 29 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.

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us!

Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa Tues-Thurs 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222

Fitness League

Ladies exercise, stretching, strength & balance exercise, floor work & dance.

St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9:30-10:30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Golf In The City

Golf for all, Otumoetai golf Club.

Tee off from 3:30-5:30pm. Meals available. Prizes & fun. All welcome.

Inachord Women’s Chorus

If you like to sing dance make friends have fun, join us! Great musical Director. 7-9pm Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 118 659

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Are you a lifelong learner ? Check out the range of courses, workshops, classes, lectures, lessons & events on www.letslearn.co.nz or ph 544 9557

Multicultural Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi Classes for beginners 10-11am at Historic Village Multicultural Tauranga office. Registration required. enquiries@trmc. co.nz or 07 571 6419

Narcotics Anonymous

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 8:50am12pm. 3 games Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph 578 3606

St John Youth

Children aged 6-18 interested in First aid, Medical or Ambulance profession come to St John Youth, Mt Maunganui Ambulance Station during term times 6-7:30pm. First night for Term 1 is 12th Feb.

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm.

Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club

Free Meditation

7:30-8:30pm, drop in any time during the course. Youth Engagement Programme Building Behind Main Stadium Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, entrance opp Monmouth St Tauranga. Ph Ian 027 884 2238

Healing Rooms 1-3pm

Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11th Ave, Christopher St. No charge.

Ph 021 110 0878, www.healingrooms. co.nz

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Multicultural Morning Tea

Want to meet people from other countries?

Come to our morning tea every Wednesday morning 10:30am-12pm except 4th Wednesday in month.

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

Shore Voices

Community choir. Rehearses at Bethlehem Shores Retirement Village. 7pm

Steady As You Go

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

Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, 2-3pm except 1st Wed each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming

Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Jenny Williams 07 219 7740

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

Type Two Diabetes?

Living with type two diabetes? Keen to reduce your HbA1c, Cholesterol & blood pressure? Meet DESMOND (Self Management Group) InfoLine 07 571 3422

Welcome Bay Strength Balance

Welcome Bay Community Centre 11am-12. Strength & balance class aimed at older adults. Great music, qualified instructor. $6. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Yoga for All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 30 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

Cards

500, social, evenings to suit, some experience in card playing required. Ph Chris 572 3834

Cards Cribbage

Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Wednesday at Greerton RSA starting time 1pm sharp. Ph Michael 562 0517

Fantasy Dance Beginner Dancers

Escape into dance with us at 7pm.

Exciting props provided. Casual classes. Ph Linley 027 286 3452 or 552 4352 or Genies Unbottled on facebook.

Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility suitable for all ages & abilities. 10am Katikati Memorial Hall, Pam 07 549 4799

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

To Kauritatahi Hut & return. Grade hard. Glyn 543 0949

Tauranga Rotary Would-Be Members

Time, passion to spare for helping in your community? Like fun, food, enlightening speakers? Join us from 6pm, Daniels In The Park. Ph Bev 027 285 4066

WANTED Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles

For Mount Lions Lioness Clubs Annual Bookfair. Drop-off 31 Maitland Rd Greerton, 24 Twickenham Ct Bethlehem,126 Santa Monica Dr, Papamoa. For collection ph 575 2725

Welcome Home Spiritual Community

Meet the Mediums. Kevin Reed, Laurelle Barnett & Sue Buckland.

Bring a plate for mix & mingle afterwards. 7:15pm St Georges Lounge, 1 Church St. $10. Ph 021 126 4790

Thursday 31 January Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility, suitable for all ages & abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave, 10am. Ph Pam 07 549 4799

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.

Ladies Craft Group

A fun group of crafting ladies that meet 9am-2pm at Arataki Community Centre. BYO craft. Tea & coffee provided. $6. Sam 027 270 4383

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 1 February

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am every Friday.

Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13 Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Cards

500, social, evenings to suit, some experience in card playing required. Ph Chris 572 3834

Chess Tauranga

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

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui, 7:308:30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help ph 0800 NA TODAY

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ALL WELCOME SHALOM SABBATH 10AM OTUMOETAI PRIMARY Joel & Sharon van Ameringen

021 768 043

info@bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz

At its best, religion provides guidance for people to live well.

Desperate times require desperate measures

Religion is often seen as essentially personal, and it is often ignored in the realms of policy and international affairs.

Yet at these higher levels, people are still important, and religious views have much to offer. People are relevant, not only in being affected by decisions, but also as decision makers themselves.

This has been demonstrated in the global climate negotiations, where the demands of the big powers, the expectations of rising wealthy and the plight of the poor and dispossessed are mixed in a confusion of everevolving policies.

Thousands of negotiators are vying to be heard within a tight deadline.

A religious view can clarify the human dimension, highlighting the needs of the poor and the importance of unsustainable consumption.

Religious views are also able to identify the common interests of negotiators, seeking a globally effective solution.

An example of this is the Quaker houses at the United Nations in New York and Geneva. Here, Quakers contribute to the search for global peace and justice by providing a neutral meeting place where diplomats from countries that don’t usually speak to each other can meet and talk in confidence.

By helping the understanding of whatever commonality exists, a better negotiating environment can be developed.

Religion is not just for personal commitment, it can contribute to life at every level.

Tauranga Quaker Worship Group

ONE CHURCH THREE LOCATIONS TAURANGA Sundays at 9.30am (6pm service resumes 3 Feb) 252 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga

COAST (PAPAMOA) Sundays at 10am Papamoa Rec. Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve

JOIN US IN CHURCH THIS SUNDAY w w w. c i t y c h u r c h . n z

NORTH (OMOKOROA) Sundays at 10am (Starting 10 Feb) Omokoroa Sport & Rec. Centre, Western Avenue

Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen is a spiritual, African-American song.

No person can ever know the depth of another’s pain except Jesus, who left His throne and came to earth as a Man to identify with suffering humanity.

When our lives are untroubled, many will believe God is irrelevant, but when the bottom of our life is the ceiling above, we look for a rescuer - a Saviour.

Worry, distress and pain are a part of the human condition, sometimes through no fault of our own, or some might find calamity by following the advice of the Frank Sinatra song I Did It My Way. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, said: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death,” (Proverbs 14:12), but God’s hand is not so short that it cannot save. Even when we cry out in the dark of night, He will hear our prayer. God is never so busy He has no time to hear us, nor are we so insignificant we don’t matter.

We are not alone. Jesus is closer than a brother, yet we must turn to Him, repent of our wayward nature with our mind and with all we are and ask Him into our life.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Vern Lilienthal, Bethlehem Community Church

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Tauranga Air Conditioning is now in association with Robin Jones from

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Graham has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, and has been keeping Tauranga homes warm for 15 years.

He aims to offer good, honest advice and recommends only the best brands, as suggested by the

Graham says his van is usually remembered by customers.

consumer guide – something Graham and the team stick to closely.

Graham, who is a New Zealand trade certified refrigeration engineer, says the person who quotes and installs is always the same person to complete the job.

“Our motto is ‘same day install and we come when you call’,” says Graham.

30 years trade experience

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RUN ON LISTINGS mt maunganui

26A MIRO ST (back property), Going overseas! Good stuff! Brica-brac, games, clothing, furniture, garden pots & more! Sat 26th 8am-12pm.

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22 THE GARDENS DR, Sat & Sun from 8am. Ladies clothes, port-a-cot, stroller, sewing table & household goods. Too many to list!

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FLAT AVAILABLE IN Te Puke.

Suit working person. Ph 022 411 9304

accounting

ACCOUNTS, BOOKKEEPING,

funeral services

www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html ADMIN Lady for the Tradies!

All accounts, payroll, GST, etc.

Skilled. Temp & contract service.

Ph Ange 021 114 8875

bible digest

IN HIS HEART a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

computers

COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb

funeral notices

PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183

Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www. naturalpetremediesstore.com

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

Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

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

curriculum vitae

CVs THAT STAND OUT. Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. Get the WOW factor.

A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch. From scratch or update existing ones. Check out samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

gardening

A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, home maintenance, lifestyle blocks, commercial, rubbish removal. Affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591 ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/ pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty

COSMETIC TATTOO, 9 years experience, microblading eyebrows, eyeliner, lips. Great prices with high qualification.

Check Tana Tapri on FB, Permanent make up Group. 021 259 7079

Our family helping your family

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone.

NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP

portable accommodation

ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

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

livestock

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

Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES, Various Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas, PH SPCA 07 578 0245

HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE! Let me help you! Greerton/Pyes Pa/Lakes/Tauriko. Experienced & reliable. Excellent References.

Products & equipment supplied. $30ph. Megan 021 265 2701

Found Silver Tabby Male Cat, Tauranga Central Area, Ref: 145505, PH SPCA Found Tabby/White Female Cat, Tauranga Area/Surrounding Areas, Ref: 146309, PH SPCA

MASON PAINTERS, interior/ exterior. Residential/small commercial repaints. Quality workmanship. 25yrs experience.

Ph Dave 027 204 1254

Found Adult Tabby/White Female Cat, Judea Area, Ref: 147150, PH SPCA Found Adult Tabby/Torti Female Cat, Te Puke Area, Ref: 147275, PH SPCA

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

Found Senior Cameo/White Male Cat, Greerton Area, Ref: 147280, PH SPCA

trades & services

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

PICTURE FRAMERS, 63 Lemon Grove, Otumoetai. Pensioner rates. Special now on for Diploma framing! Ph 07 576 0657 or 021 862 523

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

PLASTERER A1 TRADESMAN with 30 yrs experience. Quality finish with friendly, reliable service. I specialise in interior

financial CASH LOANS

www.hopefunerals.co.nz

4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

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. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. (1) Feb 27th Aladdin The Musical Stage Show Auckland Matinee. (2) March 19th The Autumn Colours of The East Coast Pacific Highway. (3) March 12-13th The Terracotta Warriors Overnight.

(4) April 8th Southern Hawkes Bay, Wallingford House & Cape Turnagain Historic Homes. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: 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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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

wanted to rent

LADY REQUIRES self-contained flat/own living area. Willing to do day stay/outings 9am-5pm as required to offset rent.

Ph 022 529 9542

3/212 CHADWICK RD. TAURANGA

PH 0800 760 000

QUIET, CONSCIENTIOUS, ageing urban hippy seeks private long-term residence with space for a studio & her fat lazy cat.

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174 DEVONPORT ROAD, TAURANGA | (07) 578 7717 Terms and conditions apply. Subject to Linsa Finance lending criteria and responsible lending guidelines. All loans must be approved and drawn down in our branch. Establishment and account maintenance fees apply.

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