3 May 2019, Issue 958
Revel in the rustle “How beautifully leaves grow old!” wrote John Burroughs, the American naturalist and essayist. “How full of light and colour are their last days.” Burrough’s himself could have been shuffling through the leafy carpet at Tauranga’s Memorial Park when he made his equally colourful autumnal observations more than 100 years ago. But it was a little local girl called ‘Elodie’ who became a willing face for seasonal change when The Weekend Sun photographer John Borren was shooting autumn pictures in Memorial park this week. Four-year-old Elodie from Otumoetai is a natural performer according to Dad, Mark Clifford. Her thing is dancing – both ballet and jazz. But it seems she is also happy to perform for the camera. Officially, autumn starts in March in New Zealand and runs through to the end of this month before winter kicks in. So far it’s been a particularly warm autumn in the Bay of Plenty with rainfall totals normal. And that came on the back of New Zealand’s third warmest summer in history, based on Niwa climate figures. Above average sea temperatures were the main driver of the heat. It meant that warm air wasn’t cooled by sea breezes. Tauranga and Hamilton both went for 36 straight days without rain, both experiencing their third longest dry spell on record. Inside this issue
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1. I went shopping at the Warehouse. 2. I was offended. During a rare visit to the large red store this week I was seriously offended to hear a song in the store advising me that the so-called singer had “A bullet for them, A bullet for you, A bullet for everybody in this room.” I saw red. I looked around and saw a large number of people in the room, and figured there would be a lot of lead flying if this broadcast is correct. Later research confirmed the threat from a musical cell known as Twenty One Pilots, even though there’s only two of them. I was offended and amused because the government can make radical new laws to affect only decent, law-abiding gun owners, that will impact on pest control and genuine, safe and ethical hunters; while idiot songwriters can still bang on about killing people, in public. The store’s broadcast then, incredibly, continued to spout forth how much they valued the health of their shoppers. “Have a safe and enjoyable shopping experience… And don’t use the ladders. Or let children play on the trollies. “But we have a bullet for everybody in this room,” apparently.
Mixed messages
Now I’m not easily offended but quite easily amused. But I draw the line at threats of mass murder via a loud speaker, while buying pyjama pants. Then in the next breath, being condescendingly warned to not climb the ladders. Tell you what, Warehouse, if the bullets start flying at shelf level, I’ll be the first up the ladder. My stripy little pyjama’d back end will be disappearing up those rungs in a blur of self-preservation, faster than a schoolkid on the rampage with a shopping cart in the lolly aisle.
messages that have invaded the minds of the young and impressionable.
Playlists and slaylists
Yes gun laws needed a tidy up, but there’s a whole lot more work to be done and it should not stop at slamming the already law-abiding folk and tackle all the other antisocial, dangerous and threatening behaviour. The Warehouse and other retailers, in fact anyone making public broadcasts need to take a careful look at their slaylists if they’re serious about safety messages and want to take a stand against senseless violence.
Saved by Jesus
It was a relief to get clear of the store and its nasty soundtracks and get into the sanctity of my car. There, calming me from the dashboard, was “Plastic Jesus” and the soothing croons of Derek Jacombs and the gang from Kokomo, on their new CD, fresh from the Tauranga Jazz Festival. If you haven’t heard the latest album, Sunset Claws, it’s a must for any fans of Kokomo and especially if you’ve been through some trauma such as being threatened with mass shooting in a department store, or had your guns confiscated. One of our favourite tracks, along with “Plastic Jesus”, is Nigel Masters’ new track, “Don’t Take My Car.” It is a classic. There’s a handful of other great new stuff plus a re-work of the brilliant “World’s Most Jealous Girl”, written by Derek and John Michaelz which was, several years ago, awarded the title of “Best Song Ever” in this column. Get your ears around it.
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If the government was serious about avoiding the sort of senseless killing tragedies, they’d: 1. Tighten up the censorship on violent, screw-loose music. 2. Ban shoot ’em up video games and social media threats. 3. Censor blood and guts movies and … 4. The plethora of other killing spree
Slush funds
The other big news this week is the announcement of yet another government slush fund. We were delighted to read of the million bucks to be spent on slushy machines for the nation’s prisons. Not for the inmates, but for the overworked and overheated prison staff who
need cool heads and rehydration. This is a great idea to make the workplace better for some of our most dedicated security staff. It shouldn’t stop just at the slushies. We’d like to see ice cream vending at all secure facilities. It would encourage peace and harmony if Mr Whippy jingled his way around the cellblocks, the haunting strains of Greensleeves wafting amongst the concrete and razor wire. Popcorn, candy floss and the hotdog boy would add a relaxing carnival atmosphere. Let’s not stop at refreshments. Go the whole hog with door-to-door sales and service. The Bon Brush Man would do a brisk trade especially if he branched out into soaps and there would be a strong demand for the mobile locksmith.
Emissions admissions
Finally this week, the news that every diesel car driver already knows: Electric cars are worse for the environment. Well at least according to a new study from Germany that found battery cars account for more CO2 emissions than diesels. And the Germans are never wrong. Except those couple of times with the wars, but we don’t talk about that. My good friend Oscar Schneider at The Brussels Times reports that mining and processing the lithium, cobalt and manganese used for batteries consume a great deal of energy. “A Tesla Model 3 battery, for example, represents between 11 and 15 tonnes of CO2. Given a lifetime of 10 years and an annual travel distance of 15,000 kilometres, this translates into 73 to 98 grams of CO2 per kilometre,” the study noted. The CO2 given off to produce the electricity that powers such vehicles also needs to be factored in, they say. When all these factors are considered, each Tesla emits 156 to 180 grams of CO2 per kilometre, which is more than a comparable diesel vehicle produced by the German company Mercedes, for example. The researchers take issue with European officials rating electric vehicles as zero-emission. So all you pious Prius owners take note: You’re not saving the planet. Not even with a Plastic Jesus.
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It’s the Mount Maunganui Golf Club which beat golfing institutions, Christchurch’s Russley and Auckland’s Muriwai links, for New Zealand Golf Club of the year title at a special ceremony for the National Golf Awards in Auckland this week. The title rounded off a big week for the club’s manager, Michael Williams. “Everything just fell into place,” he says. Because he was also a finalist for Manager of the Year, and became first time father to a little boy called Maverick. “When we were filling out our application for the award, it was a good way of reflecting on what this club has done, what it has achieved in the past year,” says Michael. It was a strong application and obviously the NZ Golf judges agreed. “I was told by NZ Golf staff that it was a strong application across the board, that it didn’t really miss any boxes being ticked.” From membership growth to facility development and growing the game. “Our membership, over four years, has grown 21 per cent. And that’s while seeing all the media coverage of declining golf club memberships. So we are bucking the trend.” The club boasts a membership of nearly 1,000. “Four years ago it had dipped below 800 – so this is really strong growth.” It’s an all-round club of the year title, so it’s not a judgement of the course in particular, although that is part of it. “It’s about what you bring to your members and visitors and your ability to grow the game.” There are some very high-end golf clubs in New Zealand – Cape Kidnappers, The Hills, and Kauri Cliffs - but they are resort clubs and don’t qualify. “We have a great facility with the course and the club house – 20 years old but still a wonderful cub house. We run a very good food and beverage operation, a great team in the pro shop and lessons and clinics. So we are performing across the whole spectrum and people are quite happy with that.”
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Might there might be a bit of envy from other city clubs to Mount’s success at the NZ Golf Awards. “We are a pretty close-knit golfing community here in Tauranga. We get on well with Omanu and Tauranga Golf Clubs. And we have reciprocal playing rights.” They’re all in the golf game and Michael Williams says there’s certainly enough golfers and population in this region that means they are all going well with their separate segments of the market. “But it’s a feather in the cap for the club no doubt,” says Michael. “And it’s something those other clubs can’t lay claim to – there’s only one club in New Zealand that can be club of the year. And it’s great local people have a club of this calibre they can join or use casually. Michael says all the local clubs are good venues and together they make Tauranga a hotbed for golf in New Zealand.
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Family and friends gathered on Thursday to farewell 51-year-old Stephen Allan Fifield. The Mount Maunganui man died when the vehicle he was driving crashed off the bridge and plunged into the Tauranga Harbour on Saturday night. “Police offer their sympathies to Mr Fifield’s family at this difficult time,” says a police spokesperson. “The investigation into the crash continues.” The Police National Dive Squad recovered the vehicle, a blue Toyota Hilux ute, on Sunday. The driver’s body was also located inside the vehicle and was recovered prior to the vehicle being lifted from the water.
Phil’s Place new name
Phil’s Place will be officially closed on May 5 and will be rebranded. A post on the restaurant’s Facebook page says it will be rebranded as Salinity Restaurant and Bar. “This is a huge thank you to all of you that have followed and supported Phil’s Place Restaurant since we re-opened on April 10 2013. “As from May 5, Phil’s Place will be closing to be rebranded as Salinity Restaurant and Bar. “Thank you again from all the management and staff.”
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A unique image sent into SunLive shows wave-like clouds over Motiti Island. The clouds, which are called Kelvin-Hemholtz, were photographed by Claire Reweti, a Skydive Tauranga pilot. Chief Pilot at Skydive Tauranga John Martin says although he doesn’t know much about the clouds, which were spotted in mid-April, he believes they are rare. “The photo is unbelievable, it looks like it has been photo shopped.“ A MetService spokesperson says they are created by winds at two different strengths at different levels in the atmosphere. “It’s not certainly something you see every day.”
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Police say nothing suspicious was found during a search of a Bay of Plenty school following a bomb scare emergency on Tuesday. Western Heights High School principal Jim Gemmell told Rotorua Now the emergency was over by 3pm. Pupils and staff were sent home. “The Police had received emails over the last three days,” Jim says. “They were from an unknown source.” Students and staff were directed to the school’s netball courts, he says. After a search “police found nothing suspicious.”
SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Rail system’ posted by jencap on the story ‘Wassung: Using rail to reduce traffic congestion’. “And not before time. The transport system badly needs a rail service. Let’s hope it happens soon and gets done properly. It might take time to get people out of their cars but traffic in Tauranga is getting worse. An efficient train service could make a difference.”
The prototype has been off the road for 18 months, but Hydrohub mark II has been redesigned and built in Ohauiti and is about to start slaking thirst at events around the region. Hydrohub II – the locally conceived and designed portable drinking water dispensing unit – is a 500-litre tank of drinking water mounted on a trailer and towed to public events or civil emergencies. “It makes potable water accessible, easy and free,” says Karen Summerhays of Te Puke. Hydrohub is her brainchild. “Bring your own bottle, and we will fill it for you, repeatedly. There’s no cost to you. Refill is better than buy.” It’s designed to generate its own renewable power from solar and wind energy and promotes sustainability and waste reduction. “At one event alone - Waka Ama - the organisers gave everyone an empty bottle in their team pack and we filled them with free drinkable water. We diverted about 3,000 water bottles from the landfill and saved the community purse, the family pocket, about $12,000.” So there was the motivation – the cost of bottled water both financially and environmentally. The flash new Hydrohub also has cell phone and device charging. “That’s the whole idea,” says Karen who is part of the Sustainable Endeavours Charitable Trust which built the Hydrohub. “If there’s a civil emergency then that becomes the priority, it gets called into service. If there’s no emergency, then it hangs around at public events – wherever people are gathering and may need cold water.” The Hydrohub idea was born on a beach. “I saw a family with five kids bring their water bottles. After a while the water must have got warm because the father had to go buy another five bottles. I thought this is bloody ridiculous. How much was he spending when we all have a right to free water.”
Copious, precious and free drinking water. Karen Summerhays with the Hydrohub II. Photo by Daniel Hines.
That right is enshrined by the United Nations. “The human right to water entitles everyone to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable water and it must be enjoyed without discrimination and equally.” But that’s not always achieved or respected. “If people are presented with the option of buying water for $3.50 or soda at $1.90 a can, they will go for the soda.” But Hydrohub offers a free and healthy alternative. “So the soda companies naturally hate the Hydrohub.” And only a few places won’t buy into Hydrohub – like some major sporting venues who have responsibilities to concessionaires. There was an eighteen-month lull after the prototype Hydrohub was taken off the road because of maintenance. “It was built by committee, but a very successful little model, much utilised,” says Karen. But after eight years’ service it was sold and the proceeds ploughed
into Mark II. And she had lots of people asking about a Hydrohub for themselves – Maori health organisations, NZ Rugby League, ACC. “And the AIMS Games loved it.” Hydrohub II has had all the problems ironed out and new features added. “It’s lighter that the prototype. They have fountains, charging stations –anything a USB will plug into.” And although it doesn’t chill the water, it has heat extraction to keep it cooler. Envirohub will operate the Hydrohub in the western Bay of Plenty and bookings can be made online for a small fee to cover delivery and cleaning costs. “We will continue to build Hydrohubs which will be owned by communities. They will operate under our licence. But the main thing is people will not be charged for drinking water.” The development of Hydrohub II was funded by the New Zealand Community Trust.
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Tauranga Coastguard volunteer Dean McLaughlin at the Tauranga Marina. Photo by Daniel Hines
Tauranga Coastguard volunteer Dean McLaughlin has been named as one of four finalists for the Coastguard Supporter Young Volunteer of the Year Award. Dean, 31, was nominated after clocking up 47 hours of on-water rescues last year, on top of many hours of training. The winning nominee will be given the opportunity to participate in an Outward Bound course. Tauranga Coastguard operations manager Dane Robertson says, despite having a busy job as a transport and logistics manager at Sanderson Group, and a young family, Dean is “hugely dedicated” to his volunteer work. A senior member of the Alpha crew, he is also training to be a skipper, is vice-chairman of the board and is on a sub-committee which is in the process of designing a new rescue vessel.
“He’s doing quite a lot ... he’s been working really hard and putting in the time,” says Dane. “He’s a really nice guy intelligent, smart and hard working.” Dean has been involved with the organisation for six and a half years, initially volunteering for Auckland Coastguard, after he moved north for work and found himself land-locked. “I moved up from Tauranga to Auckland for work and I didn’t have a boat up there. I’d always wanted to do it, so I thought I would have a crack,” he says. He later joined Tauranga Coastguard, after returning from his ‘OE’, where he has volunteered for the past two and a half years. Coming from a “boating family”, Dean says he loves being on the water and being able to give back to the community. “I like the team environment at Coastguard. It’s something I try and get my team at work to do as
well - help each other. I also like the education aspect of it. I like to think we educate people. I’d rather not be waiting at the bottom of the hill – education is certainly a big part of it for me.” While humble about his nomination, Dean says it’s “nice to be recognised for doing a good job”. The first in his family to volunteer for Coastguard, Dean says it would be amazing if his son, Nikko, 1, followed in his footsteps. “I’d love him to. It may not be for Coastguard but something else he likes to give back to.” Meanwhile, he’s concentrating on keeping Nikko – and others – safe on the water. “He’s got his life jacket and goes to swimming lessons, working his way up to heading out with Grandad.” *You can vote for Dean at: https://tinyurl.com/y2qf9gev (Nominations close May 15).
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Hero: ‘Fred August took a hit for me’ “My head was pinned and I could just see his face out the corner of my eye …. I was screaming out to him, screaming out Fred, screaming his name. Hoping for him to answer me.” An emotion-charged 29-year-old Zac Marsh is head in hands as he re-lives 45 minutes of anguish in the mangled cab of a crashed furniture truck minutes out of Tokoroa. But Fred didn’t answer back. “Nothing
came, there was no light in his eyes, he was just staring. But he wasn’t blinking. And I was covered in blood …. his blood.” Then the man, the mate, breaks down and sobs. The accident was just three weeks ago and both the physical and emotional wounds are still raw. Fred is Fred August of Tauranga’s U-Pak furniture removals. And mate, mentor and boss to Zac Marsh. Fred “Peeke” August died - instantly - in the collision with another truck. Zac might have survived, but he
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Zac reviews the wreckage of the truck he was travelling in. didn’t escape. Fractures to the tibia and fibula requiring four plates and 37 screws, a shattered ankle and transverse fractures to the L1 and L2 in his spine. And even as he’s talking to The Weekend Sun, his damaged back spasms and he doubles up and groans in agony. That’s the daily pain of Zac March’s ‘now’. And he also has graphic recall of his ‘before’ - that moment at 3:55pm on Thursday April 11.
‘Time slowed down’
“There was a massive bang, metal on metal, graunching and crunching. It’s weird, but the noise leaves a sour taste. Time slowed down, seemed like an eternity. But of course it would have been crash, bang and done.” The fatal truck crash on State Highway One just south of Tokoroa remains under investigation – “enquiries on-going” police say - so The Weekend Sun is constrained about what it can report. But it’s a fact the U-Pak truck was laden with 60 cubic metres of domestic furniture and bound for Havelock North. “It was raining heavily – torrential - and Fred – now there’s a careful driver who hadn’t had a crash in 16 years in the industry - was driving
slower to allow for the weather.” The men ritually spoke to their partners after loading and leaving town. “And then we were just laughing and joking and I was being me and singing to the radio – TLC and Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls.” A popular dance song, but driven by tragedy. “Through the rain I saw a massive blue explosion from a power transformer that had been taken out.” Police are still unravelling the dynamics of the crash between the U-Pak truck and a truck and trailer unit headed in the opposite direction. But the flas signalled the beginning of the end. “I remember saying ‘what the f***. Fred swerved left and took the full impact of a trailer unit tailgate for me and sending me into the curtainsider. The side of the trailer unit just ploughed straight into the front of our truck and crushed us.” And killed Zac’s mate. “Yes, and killed my mate.”
Soon to be a father
“Fred August took a hit for me. He’s the hero. He steered our truck away from danger for me. No doubt he saved my life. I’ll always be thankful.” And it means that Zhaviah Sharni Anahera Marsh will have a father to grow up with when she arrives in this world. Her Mum, Awhi Horn, and Zac’s intended bride is 24-weeks-pregnant. “So when I am being all hormonal and Zac sometimes can’t express his feelings and needs and we’re bickering through the roof, I tell myself to shut the hell up and be thankful. You’re still here Zac. My baby’s father is still here because of Fred August.” Even though she doesn’t like the name Fred chose for her child. Sharni, short for Sharnika after Fred’s little foxy with the sassy attitude. “I’ve give in on that one,” says Awhi. It’s one for Fred. He’s been there from the moment they learned of the pregnancy. And Fred has also been there for Zac – a young man with a colourful past. For example, the
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“TM” tattooed on the inside of his forearm is a brand – “TM” or three Ms – Mighty Mongrel Mob. One aspect of Zac which will finally be erased from his arm, and his life, in time for the wedding. “Fred taught me a lot of life skills. Not just drinking beer, although he was bloody good at it, but he just wanted me to be the best I could be. Because one day he planned to sell me his business.” Fred invested in Zac and now Zac wants to invest in Fred’s memory. When the first responders arrived at the crash scene, all they could see was Zac’s hand sticking from the wreckage. “I was letting them know I was in there and still alive. My head was pinned by the A pillar, I was huddled in a tiny ball and only able to move my arm.”
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Fearing for his life
“The trailer of the other truck was on top of us. And I am thinking that at any given time, this truck’s structural integrity is going to give way and that trailer is going to crush my head.” But the jaws of life got to him first. And Zac Marsh winces at the thought of those sounds – the sounds of tortured metal. He describes it as sounds of chaos. “The jaws were scrunching up metal about 30 centimetres from my face. A hideous sound when you’re trapped in a wreck. Even when you know the jaws are coming for you.” And the sounds continued to torment him. “In hospital an old guy’s bed would squeak when he moved. I would wake and freak out every single time.” And during the long, dark hours when he’s alone with his thoughts and things weigh heavily, Zac struggles for sleep. “Should I have asked for a smoke break in Tokoroa, should I have suggested we stop for lunch. Should I have packed the truck slower.” In other words was there anything he could have done
Zac Marsh and Awhi Horn are expecting a child and are thankful they still have each other to make their family whole. to change being in the wrong place at the wrong time.” “Yes, I blame myself. If I had worked harder loading would we have been further down the road. Every possible scenario to have changed the situation.” And when sleep finally consumes him, he will wake again thinking he is still stuck in the truck. And there is Fred. He will live with that image.
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Police survey the scene of a fatal crash on the Maungatapu bridge on the weekend. Photo: Daniel Hines.
Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless is calling for the Maungatapu Bridge to be four lanes, following a fatal crash which claimed the life of Mount Maunganui man Stephen Fifield. The 51-year-old died in a crash where his ute crashed through the railing on the bridge and plunged into the Tauranga Harbour. Police received a call to the incident at about 8pm on Saturday night. The road between the Maungatapu and Baypark roundabouts was closed for some time, reopening on Sunday just before 2.30pm. Greg says he would like NZTA as the owners of the State Highway and bridge to consider four laning a new bridge, with a safety barrier down the centre line. A member of the public who spoke to SunLive
says he thinks our roads need urgent attention to make them “a heck of a lot safer” for people to drive on. When asked about his thoughts on the highway being turned into four lanes he says, given that an accident has happened there once before, when someone went through a rail, questions needed to be asked about whether it needed looking into. But NZTA’s Bay of Plenty Systems Manager Rob Campbell says the Maungatapu Bridge was constructed in the late 1950s and remains in good structural condition. “The original design of the structure limits the amount of strengthening work we can do on the railings to improve their performance. “There’s not currently any plan to upgrade or replace the bridge however we are investigating options to improve the performance of the railing while recognising it will not be possible to meet the standards that would be expected on a bridge being built today.” Caitlin Houghton
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Mark Wassung is keen to talk about rail as a commuter option in the city.
Tauranga architect and urban design guru Mark Wassung is pleased rail usage is finally on the public agenda. “For the last three years I have been trying to promote the usage of Existing Rail for a Suburban Passenger Train Service for Tauranga.” He says this is has largely fallen on deaf ears with the local authorities, but has excited a lot of public comment. “One of my Facebook postings on this has had 22,000 engagements. Unfortunately, the discussion has largely gone off on a tangent by trying to link Tauranga to Auckland via Hamilton. “In my opinion, the winding route between Hamilton and Tauranga and the ventilation of the Kaimai Tunnel for comfortable passenger requirements, will be too onerous in cost and the fact that this route is not suitable for high speed trains. Therefore, the time constraints will probably cause the line to be under utilised.” Mark says his preference for a suburban passenger train service for Tauranga has always been about using the existing rail line between Omokoroa and Te Puke, with new, short-rail extensions to Coronation Park Platform in Mount Maunganui and Parton Road Platform. He says double tracking at this early stage can be avoided by constructing small lay-bye short sidings to allow the suburban passenger train to pause, and allow the Port Freight Train Traffic to have
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Overseas visitors to be charged for gallery entry It’s going to cost international visitors $7 a head to visit the Tauranga Art Gallery. The admission fee for international visitors is aimed at addressing the gallery’s ongoing financial deficit. The council-owned gallery has projected a
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City spoils cyclists with new tool stations It’s another meaningful nod to the future role of the bicycle in Tauranga’s alternative transport and recreation plans. They’re Tauranga City Council’s new cycle repair stations and cycle stands around the city. Basically the repair stations are an upright cycle tool box, a metal stave set in concrete with a selection of screwdrivers, hex wrenches, allen wrenches and inner tube wedges to loosen, adjust and tighten bike parts. They are all attached by sturdy chains. There’s also a foot-operated pump with air tube to inflate tyres with either Presta or Schrader valves. The staple shaped bicycle racks are already well patronised. “Inspirational,” said Terry Hansen who passed by a cycle repair station at the entrance to the Daisy Hardwick track off Maxwells Road recently. “Good
on the Tauranga City Council. A great idea.” They’re at Moa Park, Macville Park, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Links Avenue Reserve , Waipuna Park and Memorial Park. And the entranceway to the Daisy Hardwick track off Maxwells Road in Bureta. There is another 10 to come, plus a 100 bike, cycle stand. Not every ratepayer thinks the idea is inspirational. “Walking at the Daisy Hardwick, my husband and I could not believe that the council is throwing more money down the bottomless pit,” said Geraldine in an email to The Weekend Sun. “I wonder how much they cost and how many more are around the city?” she asks. The Weekend Sun can tell her the repair stations are costing $24,820 and the bike stands have cost
$22,500 and are being funded in partnership with the NZTA. “The council is currently in the process of installing end-of-journey facilities, or bikes stands, and bike maintenance facilities or bicycle repair stations in high use areas, including reserves,” says TCC acting transportation manager, Phil Consedine. And Terry is very impressed. “Because a lot of casual cyclists don’t carry equipment, don’t carry a pump. And when they break down, anyone
The tools being made available for use by passing cyclists in Tauranga parks.
passing with equipment ends up helping them out and lending them gear. So it’s an asset, good for the city. “This facility adds to the whole experience for people out cycling and enjoying the city. Look at the greater picture, it’s providing a service, assisting tourists.” The Daisy Hardwick repair station is right beside a drinking fountain, so it’s a stopping point, a gathering point. “A lot of people start their rides there and will be checking their cycles before setting out,” says Terry.
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The industry has been working to attract labour for this year’s harvest, including running a media campaign to promote work opportunities. It has gone some way toward reducing the number of vacancies. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc has recently employed a labour coordinator to connect employers with workers over harvest and to analyse the current and future labour demands of the kiwifruit industry. A University of Waikato report forecasts that the kiwifruit industry will require 14,329 new kiwifruit workers by 2030.
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Triple gold for seniors The Western Bay of Plenty 65+ women’s team on court with Sylvia Wilmshurst, Helene Patterson, Bev Nairn, Marilyn Wood and Kay Wynn.
The Tennis Seniors Western Bay of Plenty club did us all proud at Easter, bringing home three golds, and second and third placings at the Tennis New Zealand Seniors National Teams tournament held in Christchurch. They also won the John Mickell Trophy for 2019, which is awarded to the club with the best overall team results from all their teams playing in the event. “We had five teams at the national teams,” says Sylvia Wilmshurst, who is a member of the 65 (6569) women’s team. “The winners were the 65 men, 65 women and the 35 women – they all won gold. Second place was won by the 70 women, and third place by the 55 women.” “It’s the fourth year in a row our 65 ladies have won gold for Western Bay which we’re pretty rapt about. Western Bay 65 men have won gold frequently as well.” Sylvia Wilmshurst is also Vice President of Tennis New Zealand Seniors which stages the National events. “This year the Western Bay of Plenty fielded five teams. It’s three days of full-on tennis and social activities.”
Tennis Seniors Western Bay of Plenty is the biggest seniors club in NZ. “Seniors tennis is popular here because we have plenty of excellent Western Bay venues that are well maintained,” says Sylvia. “They run lots of senior tournaments and that’s what tennis needs. “The biggest club in Western Bay is Mount Maunganui club with about 400 members followed by Otumoetai, Tauranga Lawn, Gate Pa, Papamoa, Te Puke, Te Puna, Katikati, and Omokoroa. “A lot of our senior players also volunteer which help keep tennis going. Younger people are busier than ever so it’s harder to find volunteers, but also tennis is changing with more technology involved. “Automatic gate opening and booking courts on line will be available soon which helps take the manual operation away. Also less maintenance with synthetic courts rather than grass courts. Everything is becoming easier to manage so the type of volunteers needed is changing to meet new business needs.” “It is a proud moment for all your members on winning the John Mickell Trophy,” says Beverley Evans, President of Tennis New Zealand Seniors, “especially as you headed off a couple of clubs who were not far behind. Congratulations again on receiving this prestigious and deserving award.” Rosalie Liddle Crawford
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Thieves strike twice
A jewellery box and a ring were just two of the items taken in the April robbery.
A family that has been robbed twice in a short space of time are asking if anyone has seen some sentimental jewellery floating around online The first of two robberies happene in the Kaimai Range area while the family was away for the Christmas holidays. When the family returned home, they noticed the front door had been opened. “We were just completely devastated because you can see our door from the main highway now that the kiwifruit has been cut,” says Casma Moore. “So as soon as we pulled into the driveway, we could see that our door was wide open. “The padlock on the front door had been opened and our TV’s were stolen. “We just felt absolutely devastated because we had never really been burgled before and it felt like someone had been through our stuff. “My husband got really paranoid and he ended up putting the couch in the kitchen, with the door wide open thinking that they might come back for the first two nights after we go home, and my daughter was just really upset because someone had stolen the TV from her bedroom,” says Casma. Casma was in the Hawke’s Bay once again in early April, who was organising her grandad who has cancer, to go into a rest home. She put a post-up on Facebook at around 10.30am with a photo of herself, her mum and her grandad, saying it had been an emotionally hard week organising her grandad while he’s been in hospital. Her husband, who stayed in Tauranga to work, left home at around 10.30am on April 12. He returned home at around 1.30pm as he was feeling sick and came home to the
house being robbed once again. “This time they had broken the latches on one of our windows.” “They stole my jewellery box. It had jewellery that both of my nannies, that are dead, had given me.” Casma says a lot of the jewellery taken had sentimental value to her and is something you can never replace. “I’ve spent a lot of time in hospital the past seven months because I’ve been having operations, and my mum gave me one of her rings while I was in hospital because there was the possibility that I was going to get my leg amputated, and she also gave me a ring that was my grandad’s.” Another ring that was stole from Casma, was one of her nannies’ rings who died nine days after Casma’s wedding. “I had been trying to get that ring off her for year, she used to wear it all the time and it was really nice. “As soon as me and my husband told her that we were engaged she gave it to me straight away, I didn’t even have to ask. So it was like her approving of my husband.” Casma says she has been to cash convertors and pawn shops but nothing has shown up. She was told at one of the pawn shops she went to along Cameron Road, that they don’t deal with jewellery. The store took her information just in-case someone tried to bring some of Casma’s jewellery in. Casma also says that her house isn’t the only house in the Kaimai area that has been robbed in the past couple of weeks. If anyone has any information about any robberies in the Kaimai area are urged to contact their local police. Alternatively, information can be passed on through the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111. Caitlin Houghton
Thoughts sought on coastal walkway You can’t complain if you don’t have your say. Or you may have brilliant suggestions that deserves to be heard. The Tauranga City Council wants your thoughts on the proposed coastal pathway connecting Memorial Park to the city centre via the Strand coastal pathway. The proposed pathway has been identified as a key connection in city centre strategies and walking and cycling plans. Benefits include providing a safe and flat walking and
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Tauriko-based company HempFarm celebrated the opening of its new facility on Friday, April 26. Members of the public, HempFarm customers and others who work alongside HempFarm staff members attended the opening event. HempFarm Office Manager Jess Jordan says the event was a success. “It was brilliant, it was a really nice evening. “We had about 80 to 100 people here.” Jess says a highlight of the event was the catering, in which HempFarm’s products were incorporated into the food. “The catering company Barbacoa was amazing.” Although the event was not open to the public, Jess says a lot of people expressed their interest. “I had a lot of people emailing me asking if they could come along, so I sent them through
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Curious events at monthly sale The Community Church at 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa is holding its monthly Car Boot Sale this Saturday (May 4), from 11am.
the parishioners. There will be cones set up near the car wash for the Slow Biking Contest while mobility scooter participants can practise their skills in a timed run at 11.15am. The slowest bike ride will earn the winner a $75 voucher donated by John and Leonie from My Ride Avanti. Congratulations to Mathew from Evans Road youth group, who had the best time last time.
Phillip Rudolf will be there again with his guitar, and possibly a Karaoke machine. The sign beside him will read: ‘You sing we play ‘ and ‘We sing, you play’. Chairs and tables will be nearby where people can enjoy “the cheapest, best, real coffee” and home baking from
The upcoming Fiddler on the Roof musical at Baycourt will be a particularly poignant show for one Aquinas College family.
Rachel, Joel and Sam were involved in Cinderella Enchanted (Joel in the orchestra pit on clarinet), and Joel and Sam had key roles in The Sound of Music. Their parents – Fraser and Katie – are Aquinas College teachers who have also pitched in to support That’s because Year 13 student Michael Graham, the school productions. Katie has been head of who plays the lead role in Aquinas College’s biennial wardrobe for the last four productions, and part of musical, is the fourth and final child in his family to the wardrobe team the previous one, while Fraser has be on stage in an Aquinas musical. And it’s not his been stage manager for the last four productions. first time. He was Bugsy in the college’s production Michael says the arts has always been an integral of Bugsy Malone in 2017, and the Artful Dodger part of his family’s identity. “Many of us live to create in Oliver in 2015. Michael was joined in the Oliver and entertain, and this is the reason that theatre has production by big brother, Sam, who played Fagin. enticed us in the way it has. It provides an outlet In fact, the Graham family children have been for us to thrive and create a sense of enjoyment for involved in all Aquinas musicals. ourselves and others.” Rachel was on stage in Joseph Michael, Sam and their dad have also been involved and The Pirates of Penzance; in a number of Tauranga Musical Theatre shows, with Katie joining in the fun by making numerous show costumes. Summer Shakespeare has also benefitted from Graham family talent. Fiddler on the Roof, Aquinas style, involves 70 students taking on cast and crew responsibilities, is being directed by Toni Henderson, and will run from May 9 until May 11, including a matinee performance on the Saturday. The crowd-pleasing show contains many well-known songs including Tradition, If I were a Rich Man, Miracle of Miracles, and Do You Love Me? It’s a show about life, love, and tradition within a Jewish community in 1905 Russia. A poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his five daughters, consults the traditional matchmaker - and also has a word with God. iana Tiz and Tickets for the shows can be purchased ) (left ye, Tev s play Michael Graham why from Baycourt Ticketek on 577 7188 or r Photography. Taylo a Alish by o Phot . dler Fid Hawkes, through Ticketek.
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Nigel Latta has some encouraging words for Tauranga parents.
Nobody said parenting was easy, and if they did you’d be pretty sure they were lying. But maybe parenting doesn’t have to be perfect? What if good enough was good enough? That’s what clinical psychologist, TV personality, author, and parenting advice wizard Nigel Latta thinks anyway. “What I think is that parents are busy and life is hard, and you never want to be that person that makes people feel guilty or worse about stuff,” says Nigel. “My whole thing is if you’re coming along to parenting talks you’re probably doing just fine. “We stress about so many things when it comes to raising kids and really it’s a pretty straightforward thing, it’s just that it’s become hideously complicated.” And that’s probably true. So if you’re looking to be doing ‘just fine’, or if you want some additional parenting insight, The Parent Show, coming to Tauranga on May 21, is perfect for you. Presented by Number Works’n’Words Tauranga, The Parent Show is for anyone with kids, families, and those who work with little ones. The Parent Show will
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Huge gala for Omokoroa Carolie de Koster and Sharon MitfordBurgess are excited about plans for the largest gala yet to be held in Omokoroa. From noon to 5pm on Saturday May 11, Omokoroa Community Church in Hamurana Rd will be a bustling community hub brimming with food trucks,
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stalls, art and entertainment. “We want to create a day where the community can come together, the children will be kept busy, and the adults will enjoy themselves,” says Carolie. “We’re having a barbecue, fresh produce, preserves, and a florist bringing in small bouquets for Mothers’ Day.” There will be so much more as well to enjoy at the gala with doughnut, plant, wallhanging, cake and book stalls. “The school will be singing,” says a delighted Carolie. “And we have Rosie Bloom from Whangarei coming. “The gala will be inside and outside. Omokoroa Artists club will be inside with art pieces on display, and the food and children’s entertainers - like Jakey Snakey doing balloon twisting and Ambers Fairylife doing face painting will be outside. “Omokoroa has always been a small place but with the recent rapid growth we’ve got a lot of new people coming in,” says Reverend Don Moses. “Because it’s been a small place, Omokoroa has had a culture of being really friendly. People will wave
to you when you’re in the street and pass them. We’re very aware that we need to keep nurturing that culture of being a local people together here on the peninsula, otherwise as we get bigger it’s very easy for it to get lost and swallowed up in the busy-ness and the bigness.” “There’s a high population of retirees here. People get shut in to their homes and need a reason to be encouraged to come out and connect with others. Also people in the younger category who tend to hop in their cars and go into town and work. “We want to create spots where people can have a reason to come out of their homes and connect with others who they might not normally touch base with. And to enjoy some of the things that the community has to offer. “The bouquets for Mother’s Day will sell for $5 and the food trucks are not paying us anything, apart from making a donation at the end of the day.” “Omokoroa is growing at such a rate, and we just thought this is a fantastic time for all the new-comers and new property owners to come together and have a lovely fun day,” says Carolie. Rosalie Liddle Crawford
Behind the scenes with Dash Dash Shaw, an American comic book writer, artist and animator will talk at Tauranga Art Gallery later this month. His talk is part of the gallery’s Megaworld exhibition. It’s a unique and exciting opportunity to hear from an international artist at the forefront of comics and animation. Dash Shaw’s most recent film animation is ‘My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea’ which stars the voice talents of Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph and Susan Sarandon. It was ranked in the top three films of 2016 by US Filmmaker Magazine. Dash’s free talk on how he made the film and his unique aesthetic vision will be held at the gallery at 10.30am on Saturday 18 May. For the first time in Australasia, the film is also showing at the gallery three times a day until 9 June. Further information is available at www.artgallery.org.nz/megaworld.
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Mount Half Marathon running 33 years For the last three years, Graham Lawler has been hanging a sign from Gareth Morgan’s balcony, advertising the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Half Marathon. “I just happened to be at the Mount one day three years ago,” says Graham. “I’d just been elected onto the Mt Maunganui Runners and Walkers club committee and was at the Mount
watching a triathlon. Gareth walked past and so I asked him if we could hang a sign from his balcony. “He and Jo just welcomed us with open arms. They and businesses around the Mount are very supportive of the club.” It’s easy to see why, with the club providing something for everyone, from the serious marathon runner to young children having a fun event on Mount Main Beach. Entering its 33rd year, the popular Queen’s Birthday weekend Mount
Runners Half Marathon will be pulling in more than 1200 runners and walkers this year. Organised annually by the Mt Maunganui Runners & Walkers club, the Half Marathon Run/ Walk is the main feature event, but there are also 10km and 5 km Run/Walk options. All options complete a circumnavigation of the Mauao base track. An extra KidsK course is held on the Mount Maunganui main beach with entry by gold coin donation for the super keen young ones. “Last year, we introduced a personal best bell which proved very popular so that’ll be back again this year,” says club president Melissa Olsen. “When competitors come across the line with a personal best, they get to ring the bell to tell the world! “It’s so fantastic to see all the smiling faces as people ring the bell to celebrate completing their first half marathon, doing their fastest time or for doing their first event since having a baby!” One of the least expensive half marathons in NZ,
everyone who finishes gets a medal, and profits made are reinvested into the following year’s event. “In past years, we’ve been able to support the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service and the Western Bay Wildlife Trust. “It’s been growing over the last few years. It’s open to all age groups Runners on and a lot more families have the Mauao entered in recent years, often base track. with one parent doing the half or 10km, then the other parent or grandparent doing the 5km with the kids. It’s a great way for parents to set an example and for families to do something together.” Whether the goal is to get fit, stay fit, go faster or go further, having an event to aim for helps keep people strongly focused. And the feedback from past events reflects how the friendly atmosphere and vibe is also a major drawcard. The course layout keeps everyone tight with supporters, spectators, cheerleaders and marshals close by. To register to enter the half marathon, go to www. mtrunnershalfmarathon.co.nz Rosalie Liddle Crawford
Hardship not kindness This Government talks a lot about wellbeing, kindness and compassion. All of these things are important but it seems to be just talk.
The numbers of people on benefits are increasing and Kiwi families are struggling with the rising cost of living. The most recent statistics show more children are living in poverty than in 2017, under a National Government. Thousands more people are claiming benefits and the numbers of people needing assistance to eat and live are at record highs. This is not kindness, it’s hardship. The quarterly benefit statistics show there are 13000 more Kiwis on benefits. It’s difficult to believe the number of people on the job seeker benefit keeps increasing, when the message I am receiving from businesses is, they are desperate to find workers. It isn’t kind or compassionate to reduce incentives to work. New Zealander’s are better off in work and creating opportunities for them and their families. Later this month the Government will deliver its well-being Budget. National wants people to lead independent happy lives. A very real way of increasing New Zealanders well-being is to have a job that covers their living costs. The Prime Minister has pledged to reduce child poverty but the hardship and special needs grants figures show it’s getting tougher for those children living in benefit-dependent households. Where is the plan to get Kiwis off benefits? Talking about it is the easy part. It’s getting the results that count.
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Anything goes at Atrium Gallery I phoned Birgitt Shannon earlier this week to see what she was hanging in the Atrium Gallery’s next exhibition. Titled ‘Anything Goes’, the exhibition will run from May 1-25, and will feature a variety of work from more than 20 artists. Birgitt is a passionate promoter of local artists and craftspeople, and is helping carve out a large expression for the arts community in Whakamarama. She was runner-up in the 2018 Trustpower/TSA Supreme Award, and recently selected as a finalist for the 2019 Molly Morpeth Canaday
Awards. Up until this month she was also the event coordinator for the monthly Atrium Art & Artisan Fair held at the Black Sheep Bar and Grill, where the Atrium Gallery is located. Her paintings hang in private collections in Australia, NZ and England, as well as one that is hanging in a Research Centre at The Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles. The Atrium Gallery in Whakamarama opened its doors to the public for the first time in February. She has a couple of pieces in ‘Anything Goes’. This group exhibition, as the name ‘Anything Goes’ suggests, places no limitations on the artist. They are able to use any medium,
subject, size, or style they want. The only criteria was that it hung on a wall. This has resulted in an exhibition full of surprises. “We have paintings, metalwork, photos, woodwork, drawings and mixed media works. There is even something for the kids with a mixed media creation featuring the Seven Dwarfs. The work is by 24 artists. “I was surprised, considering how short a time our gallery has been open,” says Birgitt. The Black Sheep Bar and Grill has long been a patron of local artists and artisans.In 2019, they took their support to the next level and created a new space for local creative people to share their work.
Atrium Gallery is the result. The gallery will be holding a variety of events during May. The Atrium Gallery features sculpture, paintings, jewellery, wall hangings, photography and cushions. Located at 21 Plummers Point Rd, Whakamarama, it is open from Wednesday to Sunday each week from 11am to 5pm.
Birgitt Shannon at the Atrium Gallery.
No pursuit policy will not fix the problem The suggestion to implement a no-pursuit policy for young fleeing drivers by the Children’s Commissioner would not make anyone safer on the roads. The police have the harrowing task of keeping our communities safe. Allowing young drivers to run wild would not yield the best outcomes for communities or innocent bystanders. We need to support the judgement and processes of police as to whether to abandon a chase. The Children’s Commissioner’s unrealistic policy would give delinquent youth a green light to flee. Young drivers need to be held accountable to stop them continuing this behaviour. If they are not able to be pursued they would get off scot free. It would be near impossible for a police officer to determine at night, from a distance, and at speed, whether the individual evading them is a young driver.
A two-year review into police pursuits released by Police and the IPCA revealed that the median age of the drivers who flee from police is between 24 and 26. There is no explicit assertion that young drivers are prominent fleeing drivers and the review does not identify a no-pursuit policy as a practical option. What it does find is that the majority of those fleeing from police are male. More than half of them are serious, persistent offenders, with an overwhelmingly high rate of them either disqualified or suspended from driving. The number of fleeing drivers keeps increasing every year, despite the number of abandonments rising dramatically. This is why New Zealand First has put forward a member’s bill for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers to provide the right legislative tools to prosecute fleeing drivers and provide a necessary deterrent to this senseless and dangerous act.
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Culum Retallick is relishing his coaching role.
New role for Steamers icon When Bay of Plenty rugby legend Culum Retallick retired from playing he immediately took up a coaching role at his Tauranga Sports club last season. It was a leap into the unknown for the friendly, 1.98m giant who became the 17th player to reach 100 games for the Steamers when he led the team out against North Harbour in 2016. He also played 66 Super Rugby games spread over seven seasons between the Chiefs, Highlanders, Blues and Rebels. Culum was forced to hang up his boots aged 32 after the impacts of two major concussions left their mark. He admits he was knocked out six times in his career and with three young kids he was taking no chances. He grew up in Canterbury and is a first cousin of All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick. Coaching comes with a different set of challenges to what Culum knew as a player.
“Club rugby is really hard around recruiting guys and having 25 to 30 guys at training each week. Getting front rowers particularly is a challenge and I think every club struggles with that. The key thing is how you manage players.” Culum is just as demanding on himself as a coach, as he ever was as a player. “Last year I don’t think I coached very well. There were a lot of guys who had been there for a while and if they didn’t quite get the new ideas, reverted back to their old ways. “This year I am a hell of a lot better and I am able to coach the things I want to. You can’t let the emotions get to you, you have to think big picture. I call it satellite thinking where you are looking down over everything rather than just getting focused on the technical stuff or the emotional stuff. “Most of the time if we stick to our system or our shape we do well. But what I notice with a lot of these young fellas coming out
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Northern rally gives everyone a chance Tauranga rally drivers are set to compete this weekend for the Rally of Whangarei. The rally is split into two parts – the international and the national rally. The FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship is one of the premier regional championships in world rallying and is contested by teams from New Zealand, Australia, China, Czech Republic, Japan, Malaysia, India, and New Caledonia, running primarily
Super2000, Group N, or production rally cars. The national event gives competitors with lower specification or older cars a way to compete in their own overall and class battles and be part of an international event, without the cost of full international competition. Alongside New Zealander drivers there are also drivers from Japan, Australia, America, France, and Ireland. Along those international drivers is American
Hayden Paddon competing recently in the Rally of Otago.
Juggling conservative and liberal views We don’t all think alike as a community, so it’s no surprise that councillors elected by the community don’t all think alike either! In my five years on Tauranga City Council, and my observation from the outside, there are two ideologies: The fiscal conservatives and the fiscal liberals. The people around the table may change over time but the conflict between the two ideologies endures. The most recent example of this divide occurred when setting the draft rates for this year. We reduced
the proposed average-residential increase to 3.9 per cent but only got there by one vote - the Mayor’s casting vote otherwise it would have been 5.9 per cent. I’ve always believed in fiscal conservativism by keeping residential rates as close as possible to inflation but there is another view that councillors of my opinion are “holding the city back by keeping rates low.” I believe, that isn’t supported by evidence. Tauranga has the second highest rates of any NZ city so you could argue the fiscal liberals have won
more battles than they’ve lost. This year though, I predict we’ll fall to third highest as Wellington’s Labour-led council overtakes us. In fairness, the proposed 5.9 per cent included a “debt enablement levy” to help council finance future projects. Even that wasn’t enough. A change in projects and/or a change in how councils are funded is needed.
Ken Block. Ken is a rally driver and international drifter who is famous for his Gymkhana series of stunt driving videos. Ken is also one of the co-founders of DC Shoes. Joining Ken in the Whangarei Rally is New Zealander Hayden Paddon. Hayden was PWRC world champion in 2011 and won the New Zealand Rally Championship in 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2018. Lining up alongside those big names are some of Tauranga’s own rally drivers.
Those include Phil Campbell, Ben Thomasen, Dave Holder, Wayne Pittams and Ben Quin. They will be in Whangarei from Friday with two special stages taking place that night. The rally will start on Saturday morning with drivers completing in eight stages throughout the day. Sunday will see the drivers complete another eight stages, with a ceremonial finish taking place at the Quayside Town Basin, in Whangarei City. Caitlin Houghton
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Raising money for the community The Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club ran a very profitable Autumn Quarryfest on April 14, making about $4000 that will go back in to the community. “The day was just fantastic with the weather perfect and the public really enjoying the variety of market stalls plants, produce, food, clothing and knickknacks,” says Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club president Doug Morris. “The Nairobi Trio - our Quarry Fest artist – played right through the afternoon at the amphitheatre to the
delight of many who attended.” The money will be put to good use, says Doug, once the club members have had a chance to discuss it at their upcoming business meeting. “in the last six weeks alone, our club has been in the process of presenting ‘most improved’ swimming awards at five local schools, helping with a bush camp for youth from Avalon in the Kaimai Ranges, and a donation to the new kindergarten playground in Minden Road,” he says. “We are always in need of money for the things we do in the community.”
Funding available to support ethnic communities The Government has announced a range of urgent measures to support ethnic communities affected by the March 15 terror attacks, says Minister for Ethnic Communities Jenny Salesa. “The Ethnic Communities Development Fund, which supports initiatives that aim to improve New Zealand’s social cohesion and development of our ethnic communities, will receive an immediate uplift of $1 million,” says Jenny. “The Fund is now open to new applications. It will remain open until the total amount available has been allocated. It will give affected communities the power to develop and lead their own projects alongside other Government initiatives. “The Office of Ethnic Communities will also receive funding for additional staff to provide better on-theground, culturally appropriate support to victims and families in Christchurch. “In addition, I will co-host a series of meetings across the country with key Muslim leaders. This will be a national conversation involving Imams, Muslim women and Muslim youth. It is important for me
to ensure our Muslim communities are involved and engaged in shaping the response to the terror attacks and the recovery process. “These conversations will be complemented by a series of interfaith dialogues that will bring together leaders from different faiths to discuss how we can work collectively to support an inclusive society. “The Office of Ethnic Communities is currently working on co-ordinating these meetings and further details, including dates, will be announced in the next few weeks. “These measures will help us in creating a New Zealand we can all be proud of; and as a Government we are committed to providing certainty and ongoing support to ethnically diverse communities, including Muslim communities, in the wake of the attacks.” Priority will be given to projects that respond to affected communities – particularly in Christchurch, bring communities together to promote inclusion, safety, and community harmony, encourage interaction between different communities, and build capability within ethnic communities The funding round is now open. There is no closing date. It will remain open until the total amount available has been allocated.
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Helping your anxious pet We might look at our pets and think they have it pretty easy, but even if it seems like they shouldn’t have a care in the world, pets can also suffer from anxiety. Some common causes of anxiety in our pets are loud noises, separation, travel and unfamiliar people and places. But it’s not all doom and gloom – once you have identified what causes your pet anxiety, it’s possible to help them deal with it and get on with a happy life. Fear-related anxiety can be set off by loud noises, strange people or animals, strange environments, unknown objects or even specific situations such as going in the car or getting to the vet’s office. Separation anxiety is a state of
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distress and fear – most common in dogs – when their family or owner leaves or is about to leave. This kind of anxiety can lead to messing in the house, destroying furniture and nuisance barking. One way to help your pet learn to cope with anxiety is counterconditioning – changing your pets’ response to what causes them anxiety. This is typically done by replacing the anxious or aggressive behaviour with a better behaviour such as sitting or focusing on the owner. Desensitisation can also help deal with anxiety. This is where you would slowly introduce the pet to the source of the anxiety in a warm, safe space and in small doses. Repeated exposure –
followed by rewarding positive behaviour – can go a long way in helping your pet deal with their anxiety. Using pheromones could also help your pet deal with their anxiety. Special pet pheromones are made to mimic natural cat or dog pheromones and come in various forms. Exercise is also a great stress reliever. Exercise stimulates the production of serotonin; the ‘feel-good’ chemical. Exercise also helps your pet release pent-up energy and tension that can make their anxiety worse. And if all else fails, get in touch with your vet who might be able to help identify triggers and come up with a treatment plan.
How to protect your pet against nasty diseases Like humans our pets can be protected against potentially lifethreatening diseases by receiving vaccinations. Kittens and puppies need a series of three vaccinations at around 8, 12 and 16 weeks to establish a good level of immunity and to guarantee full protection. However, it doesn’t end there. They also require regular boosters throughout life to top up immunity and ensure ongoing protection. There has been confirmed cases of Parvovirus recently in the Bay and any unvaccinated dog is at risk of contracting this deadly disease. Parvovirus causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea and is often fatal. The virus lasts a long time in the environment and unprotected dogs can pick it up just from walking through the park.
Animals going to boarding kennels or catteries are especially at risk of catching diseases. We advise that your pets be brought up to date with all vaccines in order to protect them during their stay. The main diseases cats are vaccinated against are upper respiratory diseases (cat flu) which are highly contagious and pan leukopenia (similar to parvo in dogs). There is also a vaccine available for cats that fight a lot and who live in an area with feral cats as they are at risk of contracting FIV (Feline aids). Your vet will advise you which vaccinations your pet requires at the time of their annual health check. Vaccination is the best way to protect your furry friend from preventable diseases. If you would like more information, call our friendly team at Tauranga Vets on 0800 838 7267.
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FIRST HEARING CENTRE How much better can I be? Part 1 The best thing about what I do is to share with clients the health improvements they never thought possible. So here is the real question. How much better can I be? Can I have less pain, more mobility, and more energy? There are two parts to any successful nutritional therapy programme. The first are the actual measures we use. This usually centres on making changes to diet, supplements and in some cases, referral to other therapies. The second is time. We all want fast results when in pain. The problem is that the changes in our bodies that created the problem often occurred over many years. While some people do get faster results, for most it is perseverance over the
medium term that really counts. Over the years I have come to realise that often small changes can make a big difference. Someone could be taking a joint supplement and be getting little benefit. We change the active ingredient quantities and there are significant improvements. For example, someone contacted me with significant knee pain from osteoarthritis. This was painful and limited his mobility. His only medical options were strong pain relief and a future knee replacement. We made a number of
enhancements to his diet. In most cases this was more about substituting one food for another. I made changes to his supplement programme, in particular targeting 1600mg of high-grade chondroitin, the same amount of glucosamine and a number of anti-inflammatory antioxidants including curcumin from turmeric. The results after six months have surpassed what he expected. He has much less pain and in his own words just the odd twinge. He is now able to exercise; he has more energy and just feels better. For more information give me a call or email john@abundant. co.nz. You can read my all new newsletter at www.abundant. co.nz. John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www. sunlive.co.nz
Measles still mingling in the Bay of Plenty A further two cases of measles have been confirmed in the Bay of Plenty, bringing the total number of confirmed measles cases over the past month to twelve.
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New methods for pain treatment Medicine is moving away from drugs to implantable medical devices to treat chronic diseases, an international meeting of specialist pain medicine physicians has heard. Pain specialist Dr Nick Christelis, from Victoria, Australia, has told a pain medicine conference in Kuala Lumpur that there is a shift from the biochemical era (medications) to the bioelectrical era (using implantable medical devices) to treat chronic diseases like chronic pain. Addressing the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Annual Pain Medicine Symposium, Dr Christelis says it is an immensely exciting time in medicine. “We can now treat
diseases that we’d never even dreamed of treating in the past like persistent nerve (neuropathic) pain, complex regional pain syndrome, chronic pain after spinal surgeries and other surgeries. Nerve stimulation can also now be used to treat bladder and bowel dysfunction, and even some movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease,” he explained. But he also sounded a note of caution. He says it is vital that these new technologies are used wisely and carefully to enable the best possible patient outcomes and results. “They cannot be seen as the cure for all pain diseases, that is, there is no one-size-fits-all pain treatment. They are a tool we use in the management of these disease and should always be combined with other forms of pain therapy approaches.” The symposium follows the recent release of a Faculty commissioned report which found chronic pain costs New Zealand more than diabetes and dementia. One in five New Zealand adults suffer from chronic pain, about 770,000 people. Faculty of Pain Medicine
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Finding the right way to heat your home It’s nearly winter and home heating is on the lips of many household dwellers. Especially when high power bills start arriving in the letterbox. And with heating making up about 30 per cent of your power bill in winter, making the right choice about which heater you use can save you a lot during the cooler months. Here’s a hot guide to choosing the right heating device.
Heat pumps
Heat pumps are seen by many New Zealanders as the ultimate heater: Cheap to run and easy to use. But while they are sold on the promise of efficiency, the way many people use them means they can work out to be pricey. If you have an old, draughty house a heat pump is
probably not your best bet. Massey University construction professor Robyn Phipps says any house built before 1970 which hasn’t been significantly renovated will probably not suit a heat pump. Robyn says many people don’t understand how to use a heat pump thermostat properly. They often turn the heat pump on high as soon as they get home, then turn it off when it gets hot. A cheaper and better option is to set the thermostat to 18 degrees Celsius on a timer, so the house is the right temperature to arrive home to. And heat pumps need to be serviced regularly to maintain their efficiency. It’s important to get a heat pump that is the right size for the room. A
smaller heat pump won’t be cheaper to run if it is battling to heat a large area. One that is too big will also work out dearer than it needs to.
heat efficiently. A plug-in heater will be a good, cheap option for a small household that doesn’t need heat much of the time.
Electric heaters
Panel heaters
A plug-in electric heater is the cheapest option when it comes to upfront cost. While all heaters have the same level of efficiency they convert all electricity they use into heat - the size and type of heater makes a difference to how well they will work in your house. Heaters will work best in living areas because they distribute heat evenly. The ‘Consumer’ magazine recommends a fan-equipped convector or oscillating tower heater for a modern insulated house. But oil column heaters are good in bedrooms where you want to take the chill off. Radiant heaters can work well if you have a poorly insulated house or very high ceilings and just want to keep yourself warm watching television. But Robyn says there’s a lot of variation between heaters. “Some heaters are better to run than others, even different brands.” The best guide to efficiency is the star rating displayed on packaging. And it’s worth paying a bit more to get a heater that will come with a reliable thermostat, a timer, and will
Low-wattage electric panel heaters are advertised as cheap options but don’t provide a lot of heat. Energywise warns they usually don’t give off enough heat to bring a room to comfortable and healthy temperatures. Some only produce as much heat as a couple of lightbulbs. Panel heaters are fine if all you want to do is take the chill off an already warmish room. If you want real heat, you’re better to look at other options.
Wood burners and fireplaces
No one should think of a traditional fireplace as a heating source. They might seem romantic but most of the heat goes out the chimney. It might make you feel warm but it does not really heat the room. A modern woodburner or pellet burner is a better option but you’ll need a building consent to install one. The radiant heat suits older houses and if properly sized, a woodburner can heat the whole house. A heat transfer kit can help move heat from a woodburner around the house. How efficient either a woodburner or a pellet burner is will depend on how much wood or pellets cost.
Picking the right blanket If you’re feeling the chill but it’s not quite time to turn on the heater or heat pump, a blanket might help keep the cold at bay. But choosing the right blanket is just as important as choosing the right heater. Thicker blankets – wool, cotton fleece and cashmere – are the warmest. This is because the spaces between the fibres in a fuzzy blanket trap warm air. This is also why down duvets do such a great job of keeping us toasty on a winter’s night. How a fabric holds moisture is also
important in choosing a good blanket. Natural fibres such as cotton, linen, wool and silk are all absorbent, while synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon and acrylic are not. Absorbent fabrics tend to keep you more comfortable – wicking moisture away from the skin to create a layer of warm, dry air. If allergies are something that need to be considered, look into a blanket that can be washed in hot water such as cotton. A down-stuffed blanket is also good for those who are sensitive to wool, and for those who can’t tolerate wool or down, a synthetic down-filled blanket will do the trick.
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Seeing Jesus during your time of trouble Last Sunday millions of Christians around the world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
risen from the dead. As they walk and talk a stranger joins them on the road but they do not recognise the stranger as being Jesus. When they reached their destination they have a meal and Jesus takes the bread and wine and breaks it as he did at the last supper and they recognise him as being Jesus. Sometimes there are pressures and troubles in life that trouble us and we are so overcome by our troubles that we lose sight of the one who can help us in our time of trouble. Can I encourage you to take your eyes off your problems and look to Jesus the risen saviour who walks the journey with you dayby-day.
Even at the time this was an event that people around the known world knew about. The apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:4-8 says that Jesus was buried, that he was raised on the third day and that he appeared to Peter and some 520 other people over the next six weeks. There is the account of two of those that he appeared to (Cleopas and his wife) who, on the day of the resurrection, are walking from Jerusalem to a town 10kms away called Emmaus. They are troubled by the events of the crucifixion and the story that Jesus had
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The journey of life also a pilgrimage At the time that you read this, I will (hopefully) be walking the Camino, somewhere between Burgos and Santiago de Compostella, in Spain. The Camino has had a lot of media attention lately – including two movies and a recent series on BBC, featuring, amongst others, Reverend Kate Bottley, vicar of Blyth and Scrooby (Church) in the UK. What is clear is that people walk the Camino for all sorts of reasons – a spiritual quest, seeking adventure, looking for a unique experience, searching for healing, or simply keeping someone else company. In my own case… simply something that I feel the need to do – maybe it will be uplifting, certainly it will be challenging, and possibly even transforming. Of course, we don’t need to go around the world to be on pilgrimage: In our land, we have Te Araroa (the long path); we can paddle down the Whanganui River; various religious and cultural traditions have pilgrimages; our own Good Friday Walk of Witness here in Tauranga; hikoi and marches - all are journeys of purpose and discovery. Whatever the reason, every pilgrimage reminds
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State of the highway The state of SH2 between Tauranga and Katikati cannot be excused by commitment to other more pressing highway work as excused by Hillary Burrows (The Weekend Sun, April 26). Driving as part of my work around the North Island highways, this highway, vehicles per day, is the most impoverished and dangerous of all with the possible exception of SH1 Northland which is also a disgrace. When I first started travelling this strip of highway regularly, 48 years ago, the removal of two railway overbridges near Katikati and some three laning between Apata and Katikati are the only significant improvements. In that time the traffic flow has increased by, I guess 400 per cent or more and if NZTA published stat’s, which they don’t, fatalities per kilometre this would be top-ten stuff without question. Need more? In highways of national significance this is right up there with port access and the use by rapidly growing horticulture and residential development, NZTA are digging a hole for themselves to bury their heads in (shame!). A cynical person would say that the Labour-led coalition don’t care about a true blue National voting bloc. Until this most inept and obstinate of ministers is forced from office we won’t see a resumption of the Northern Arterial which was funded and land provided to start mid last year. Wake up Tauranga City, its councillors and business leaders, this is the biggest threat to the local growth economy. M Maunder, Otumoetai
PC stupidity To rename a building in Wellington because the person it was originally named after, in these days, is considered a homophobe, is sheer or pure unadulterated nonsense. We are considering an era when people were sent to prison for engaging in homosexual acts so being anti-gay at that time in our history was the norm and considered a righteous outlook too. At the same time a statue has been erected for Keith Park a NZ war hero. Keith Park was a military leader and during his tenure as head of the air force, anyone caught in a homosexual act while in any force was court-martialled and could, and often were, sent to military prison. Should we demand that statue be taken down? In the UK the ban on gay people serving in the forces was only lifted as recently as the year 2000. As recently as following, WWII members of the armed forces were harshly punished and jailed for homosexual acts Once again New Zealand for God’s sake grow up. No, I am not anti-gay I am anti PC and stupidity A Bourne
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Safety barriers Clive Matthew-Wilson (Road Safety Expert) is dreaming. He says safety barriers would have made all the difference in the recent eight-person road fatality (Stuff.co.nz, April 30. That’s like saying ’if that aircraft hadn’t taken off it wouldn’t have crashed’. Next thing we’ll have bubble wrapped cars and trucks and safety barriers and median strips on all New Zealand roads. How bloody ludicrous! The biggest difference to many crashes, would be the drivers having the proper driving skills, having control of the vehicle, selfresponsibility, not only for themselves but also their passengers, and last but not least, paying 100 per cent attention to driving the vehicle. Until these so-called ‘experts’ in road safety get real, blame the atrocious driving and not the roads or vehicles so much, then they are just avoiding the problem. Also, the penalties for bad driving are pathetic. P Kelly, Tauranga
Give Folau a break I am appalled you have published the hate speech of R. Goodall towards Israel Folau. Moreover you have given R. Goodall public domain to insult Jews, Christians and Moslems, all of whom acknowledge hell exists in the afterlife. Israel Folau has merely exercised his right to freedom of speech by repeating what the bible clearly warns. He has not specifically targeted any individual by name or religion so how can he be accused of hate speech? If anyone wants to proudly state they are an atheist as R. Goodall has they have the right to do so. However we are all familiar with the saying “you reap what you sow” which incidentally comes from the bible also. Give Folau a break mockers and scorners. Kia kaha Israel Folau. Lana Wright, Ohauiti The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details. Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz
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How much are you willing to bet on that? I like R Goodall’s pluck (The Weekend Sun, April 26). I like his preciseness. His logic needs a bit of work though. Just because you don’t believe in something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. You’d have to prove it doesn’t exist to make that definitive statement and even the great Richard Dawkins can’t do that in regards to hell. The even greater seventeenthcentury French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal asked how much one was willing to wager on their personal belief in the existence or non-existence of God. Put simply Pascal’s wager goes like this; God is, or God is not. What you believe about it makes no difference, but we all must decide one way or the other (it’s not optional). 1. Believe God exists and He does - you gain everything. 2. Believe God exists and He does not - you lose nothing. 3. Believe God does not exist and He does not - you gain nothing 4. Believe God does not exist and He does - you lose everything. A friend once said to me “Eternity is the wrong thing to be wrong about”. In this life you only die once. You might want to do a little looking into what’s next before that happens. (Personally I’m betting on option 1.) R Holding, Katikati
Loan dolphins I agree with the Government’s concern with desperate people being taken advantage of by ‘loan sharks’. Sometimes, however, their service is vital for people to make ends meet, given a critical situation in their lives. We do need to set controls and regulations to protect the borrower and limit the greed of the lender. I wonder if it might be fairer if lenders are permitted to charge, say 15 per cent for an unsecured loan, but when the full debt is repaid by the borrower (and the risk of repayment is removed) the lender then refunds a lump sum to the borrower so that their final resulting interest rate works out at just 8 per cent. That is still a good return in today’s market and the risk has been covered. The borrower will have more incentive to repay regularly knowing that there is a lump sum coming their way. Of course, the lender should supply the borrower with a spreadsheet, detailing all the payments, etc. M Windsor, Tauranga
One reality Having regard to the current hoo-ha over the 2015 1Law4All pamphlet titled One Treaty One Nation. I have now obtained a current copy which is the same as original printed. Perusing the contents carefully I can see nothing remotely racist in the pamphlet which simply espouses equality. Those railing against this pamphlet are frankly not facing reality. Any hate speech or racism comes from the so-called detractors. Following on from his costly Justice Forum debacle last year, (which excluded victims’ representation) Justice Minister Andrew Little’s dismissive summation of the publication, without any meaningful insight or investigation, indicates a race-based, biased mentality. He’s not impartial and should be relieved of his portfolios forthwith. Tellingly Ms Ardern, Davis and Co couldn’t even recall what was stated in the Tiriti o Waitangi Articles and I suspect Mr Little is in the same class. Readers can judge for themselves. It’s understood over 200,000 pamphlets were delivered over three years with only two complaints. Hardly “offensive” and certainly not worthy of a news story. Ironically 2018 Census criticism about minority ethnicity details overlooks many people canvassed wanted to be categorised only as New Zealanders food for thought for separatists trying to drive a wedge between Kiwis. R Paterson
Local uprising Ken Evans may well right. It may be closer than you think! Suggesting locals unhappy with the TCC transport decisions may well evolve into something more serious. Unhappy Welcome Bay residents threatening to dismantle traffic barriers. Hairini locals using the Hairini bus lane. I see more cars than buses during peak morning traffic. Cars running red lights, nearly every light change, all over the city, congestion everywhere and no effort to ease it. Empty large yellow buses causing more congestion than they are solving. The last local uprising in Tauranga was an action group that successfully had the long overdue bridge toll removed. It’s ironical that the current TCC Transport Committee chairman Rick Curach was one of the most active members involved on that action group. W Sedcole, Maungatapu
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Believers bound for Heaven In reply to R Goodall (The Weekend Sun, April 26). The atheist’s contradictory statement firstly claims there is no hell and then goes on to state it is reserved for religious bigots. Let me state that I am not going
to hell, even though there is one, because I am a Christian and my sins have been covered by the blood of Jesus Christ, my Saviour, my Lord and my God. B Adams, Hairini
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There is, once again, a raft of unusual and interesting shows on the music horizon.
But before moving onto more musical matters, a recent newspaper story has refused to leave my addled imagination. Blessed as I am with a modestlysized brain and child-like sense of humour, I find it incredibly funny, only made funnier by a completely misjudged reaction when the PR guy weighed in. It was a story from Australia about Lime scooters, one of those times when you see a headline and know you’re in for a treat. This one read: “Hacked Lime scooters in Brisbane playing offensive messages to riders.” It really couldn’t get much better. I laughed at just that, and the story beneath was indeed equally entertaining. Yep, hackers managed to get into the audio system of Lime scooters in Brisbane, and scooters then had to be recalled after they began “playing offensive messages through their speakers.” There is, apparently, footage of the scooters “screaming” messages at their riders such as “I don’t want to be ridden”. Fantastic. Sadly that was the only specific message quoted. It’s pretty good, but I can think of a few alternatives... “Danger, Danger, Will Robinson” has a certain appeal, or “Get off me, Fatty!”. Or the Batman theme, going “Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-nana-na, na-na-na-na, BATMAN!”. My favourite idea was “I’m not a scooter, I’m an alien. You’re standing on my testicles.”
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But the best bit in the story was the reaction from Lime Queensland’s public affairs manager. The poor guy was actually named in the story so has already received due comeuppance. For him, the incident was “disappointing” He offered the po-faced – and incorrect in almost every aspect – opinion: “It’s not smart, it’s not funny and is akin to changing a ringtone”.
The problem here, as I think we can all agree, is that it really is very smart, and it really is very funny. As for the ringtone bit, I’m a little out of touch. Is changing a ringtone a big deal or a small deal? It’s akin to an irrelevant comparison. Graeme James. Lime scooters did run into trouble in both Brisbane and Auckland last year and were Sophie Mashlan. temporarily banned after some front new home of the wheels locked up, Katikati Folk sending riders flying Club. They are over the handlebars. Cattlestops. James Cameron, That wasn’t very Andrew London funny. But a scooter – well-known screaming: “Help, he’s from his titular trio and stealing me!”. I wouldn’t previously Hot Club be disappointed. Sandwich - Wayne Back in the scooterless Mason (writer of Kiwi Bay of Plenty there are classic Nature, dynamite piano player) a profusion of gigs next week (see last and Ross McDermott. They play week’s column online for some of this originals and Western Swing covers and weekend’s shows). What impresses me have a lot of fun doing it. particularly is the remarkable diversity. Saturday, May 11: At possibly I’m sure you can track down full details elsewhere so allow me to just offer a list. Tauranga’s smallest and most intimate venue, Folk, the home of coffee connoisseurs on Durham Street, Four gigs international traveller, indie artist Wednesday, May 8: Young altGraeme James returns to NZ with folk singer Sophie Mashlan, who his latest album, The Long Way has supported the likes of Donovon Frankenreiter, is at the Historic Village’s Home. Expect Graeme to play electric Jam Factory with her just-released debut violin, guitar, bass, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica and percussion, album, Perfect Disaster. recreating songs in real time with his Thursday, May 9: With a three-piece famous loop pedal. horn section and four-piece percussion Four nights, four very different gigs. section, Del Pacifico is at the Mount’s Next week: Sean Bodley. One of the Totara Street playing classic and most extraordinary guitar players the modern Latin songs from Cuba, Brazil, Argentina and more, along with area has ever produced has new singles on YouTube right now and an album DJ Chirinos. dropping any day. I’ll have a review and Friday, May 10: The Cattlestops exclusive giveaways. ride into Katikati to the Arts Junction,
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Lighting up Mothers’ Day with music The Entertainers Club brings a very special show to us this Mother’s Day with The Torch Songs Band, a long-standing premium seven-piece jazz and blues fusion with the flavours of world music and roof raising fights of musicianship. Vocalist Carol Storey was once the voice for The Tauranga Big Band along with her daughter Nataalia Liunson who will also be performing on the night. This is a pedigree line-up with Liam Ryan, an accomplished pianist from the well-known band ‘The Narcs’, drummer Neil Reynolds (Dragon) and Dave Maybee from the Warratahs. Grant Mason will be on trumpet and Wayne Melville on bass guitar – and they are both outstanding musicians. Trevor Braunius will also be doing a guest appearance. The seven-piece line-up has many Jazz and Arts Festival headline appearances and three albums to its credit (The Story So Far, Light Moves, Live at the
NelsonSchool of Music). In 2002 Liam and Carol won a joint Tui Award and in 2008 Carol was a finalist in the APRA Silver Scroll Maioha Awards and went on to win Best Traditional Maori Music Award at the inaugural Waiata Maori Music Awards for her Te Reo album Mokomoko. Carol’s distinctive and emotive voice
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Biggest and best under one roof The Tauranga Home Show is celebrating 20 $10 each for entry, and children under 13 can enter for free. years of building dreams in the For more information visit: Bay of Plenty. www.taurangahomeshow.co.nz/
The scene is set for this year’s Tauranga Home Show. Returning for its biggest show yet, on May 3-5, the event will be held at the Trustpower Arena with epic outdoor displays and a gourmet food truck area. Spread across two halls – as well as plenty of outdoor displays – you can browse, compare and draw inspiration from more than 250 exhibitors. It’s the perfect place to take advantage of exclusive show specials and giveaways that you won’t find anywhere else in the Bay. A lot of thought and planning is put into creating the best home show experience for visitors, with a carefully selected range of categories to ensure options for the entire home are covered. The Tauranga Home Show is proud to feature plenty of exciting food trucks, a bar and live music for visitors to enjoy. Kick back and relax away from the hustle and bustle of the show and take a break before heading back to explore the exhibits and deals. There will be an extensive range of food experiences to sample, and everything you need for a delicious lunch. The Lounge Expo will be run as part of the Tauranga Home Show, giving you access to a range of furniture at great prices in one location. The Lounge Expo will have all you need to turn your house into your home, with fantastic lounge setups for you to enjoy – all under one roof of the Tauranga Home Show. The Tauranga Home Show will be held at Trustpower Arena Baypark on May 3-5. Adults pay
sees her singing jazz in English, Te Reo, Spanish and Portugese adding an exotic lustre to the sound of the band. The Torch Songs band creates a night of spellbinding moments. The Entertainers Club present The Torch Songs Band upstairs at Tauranga Citz Club on Sunday May 12 from 5-8 pm. Tickets cost $15 and everyone is welcome!
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Promise, promiscuity and pirates Uplifted, joyful, thoughtful and happy – that’s what Penny Ashton wants you to feel after her shows. This month Baycourt Presents is bringing two of the acclaimed Kiwi performer’s shows to Tauranga; Promise and Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen (deceased) and Penny Ashton; and Captain Pinky’s Pirate Toddler Boogie from May 24-25. “I’ve never performed at Baycourt and have wanted to for years, it’s exciting I’m allowed in the building,” she says with a laugh. By night, Penny will dive into the world of Jane Austen in Promise and Promiscuity, her globally acclaimed one-woman homage to the 18th century novelist that sees her tackling nine characters through song, dance and “appalling cross-stitching”. “There’s just something really fun about Austen’s world, she was sarcastic and funny, and could be quite cutting and quite feminist. It’s these elements I’ve enjoyed the most, bringing out in the show.” While by day, there’ll be good ol’ swashbuckling fun at Captain Pinky’s Pirate Toddler Boogie, Penny’s pirate-themed disco that’s perfect for young sailors, age six and under. “The format’s simple, I spin tunes as kids and their parents dance around and go crazy. It’s so charming seeing parents dressed up as pirates take an hour out of their day to come and dance around with their kids.” Baycourt Presents Promise & Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen (deceased) and Penny Ashton, and Captain Pinky’s Pirate Toddler Boogie in the Baycourt Community & Arts Centre X Space from May 24-25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.baycourt.co.nz
Acclaimed Kiwi comedienne, writer, social commentator, celebrant, MC and performer Penny Ashton will perform two of her shows in the Baycourt Community & Arts Centre X Space from May 24-25. Photo: hotpink.co.nz
GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT MT RSA Fri 3rd Coopers Run 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 4th Back Porch 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 5th Ray Solomon 4:30pm – 7:30pm JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE (Bureta) Sun 5th Blaze 3pm – 6pm THE BARREL ROOM Sat 4th Take Two (Dave Henderson & Trevor Braunias) from 6pm MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 3rd Take Two 7pm Sat 4th Kam Kafai 7pm
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Saturday 4 May
10:30am Baden Powell Centre Harrisfield Dr, Hairini. Ph David at Church of God’s Love 7th day 020 4128 3124 www.churchofgodslove.com
Art On The Strand
Original art for sale. The Strand, Tauranga. Weather permitting. 9-4. Tauranga Society of Artists.
Tauranga Social Dance Club
Old & modern sequence dancing. Baptist Hall, Cameron Rd/13th Ave. 7pm. $7 entry, supper & raffles. Faye 543 3280
Artist Interview with Nemesh
An inspirational evening with a multiaward winning artist Nemesh. Artist’s interview & bubbles. 17 May, 5-6pm at The Art Lounge NZ, 117 Willow St
Car Boot Sale
Community Church 30 Evans Rd Papamoa. 7:30-11. Fun mobility scooter/singing challenges. Car wash. $75 biking prize. $5 site. Ph 0210 271 0140
The Sociables
A group for females & males in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s that meet up to dine out or participate in local activities. email tamizan.nanji@gmail.com
Catherine Tunks Bonafide Band
From the bush clad hills of the Wild West Auckland with influences from the Americana Southern Country & Rock styles. The Jam Factory $20, 6:30pm
Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710
First ever “Fraser Street Fling” pop up course. Suitable for all the family. PRIZES! 10-4 Sat & Sun. Fraser Street Reserve opposite Fraser Cove shopping centre.
Sunday 5 May Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Jesus Resurrection, the Christian hope. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504
Exhibition ‘The Incredible World’
Beautiful resin art by Svetlana Kloogh. Must see! Solo Exhibition at The Art Lounge NZ Gallery, 117 Willow Street. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm
BOPMPBC May Race Day
Greerton Hall Market
Model powerboat racing at Thunder valley lake, Taurikura Dr, down the road from The Crossing. First race 9am. Lots of thrills & spills. Come with the family.
Last Saturday of the month. 8am12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket
Choral Evensong, Mt Maunganui
4pm St Mary’s Anglican Church, off Girven Rd, Bayfair. Choral evensong service; beautiful music led by St Peter’s Chancel Choir. Free/koha. Monthly (1st Sun)
Jam Session/Open Mic
3rd Saturday of every month at Mount RSA. All genres welcome. Backing band available. Keith Dickson 021 170 2394
Computer Club (Tga) Inc
At Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West on last Sunday of month 9:3012:30. Ph 572 1230
Jigsaw Puzzle Library
10am-12 noon. Choose from of 300 puzzles. Hire $1 per 1000+ puzzle, 50c under 1000. Cnr Highmore Tce & Brookfield Tce. Ph 576 0698
Croquet
Katikati Bowling Club
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start, Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet
8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm
Adult Tennis. Start time 1:30pm Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088
Petanque
Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www.mountmainstreet.nz
Pottery Gallery
Bethlehem Pottery Gallery is open 10am-2pm Tues,Thurs & Sat. Come along & purchase locally made pottery
Great Tauranga Duck Race
Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419
Spiritual Centre Psychic Cafe
Greerton Community Ctr. Doors open 6:30pm, starts 7pm. $10 door fee then everything else free. 30 of Bay’s top Psychics, Healers, Spiritualists. Refreshments. www.psychiccafe.nz
Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Ph June 574 2204
Tauranga Scottish Society
Notice of Annual General Meeting 1:30pm at 38 Hibiscus Ave, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph Nola 576 5076
Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre
Meet the mediums & energy healers. Citz Club, 14 Norris St. Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 6:45pm. $5 door charge
Tibetan Buddhist Teachings
Teachings by Geshe Jamyang Sherab held at Papamoa Community Centre, alternate Sundays 10am-12pm. Teachings free, donations appreciated. For dates contact Jaki on 021 216 1102
Monday 6 May
At Tauranga Citizens Club Mon 7pm & Thur 1pm. All levels, beginner to experienced, juniors included. Everyone welcome. Ph Andrew Matthews 0210 298 5047
Dutch Friendly Support Network
Coffee Morning 1st Monday of month 10am-12noon. $3 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968
Global Women’s Organisation: Zonta
Warmly welcomes professional women, empowering others through service & advocacy. A little time can make a difference! Meet new friends, Monthly Meeting. Ph Suzy 021 266 5044
Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop
Guys! Join our men’s barbershop chorus. We teach singing too. Community Church Bethlehem 183 Moffatt Road. Ph Alan 282 8435
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
Mah Jong
12:30-4pm vistors & beginners welcome. Free teaching available. Tauranga Bowling Club, 11th Ave. Ph Shirley 576 0014 or Pam 544 0616
Mount RSA Indoor Bowls
Monday & Thursday. Names in by 6:30 play starts at 7pm. All welcome come to our friendly club & enjoy yourself. Ph Mary 574 2873
Never 2 Old
Strength/balance classes & workouts for over 55s. Mon, Wed & Fri 7:30am9am. Ph Keith 557 8765
Oceanside Probus Club
Meet 1st Mon of month 9:30am Omanu Golf Club, Matipihi Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Elaine 575 5044 or Myra-Lou 575 6595
Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls
Alcoholics Anonymous
Omokoroa Settlers Hall, 1pm for 1:30pm start. $3 door fee, first session free. All equipment provided. Ph 548 1636
Argentine Tango in Tauranga
Otumoetai Indoor Bowling Club
Open meeting 10am. Tauranga Central Baptist Church,13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Meets in Bethlehem Hall. New members of all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Ph John 027 654 1298 Judy 562 0557 Bolivia, Tauranga Citizens Club Arrive 12:15pm, play starts at 12:30pm. Beginners to experienced. Everyone welcome. Ph Jill Meldrum 578 3421 (evenings)
Maketu Market is held 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month, 7am-12pm at Maketu Village Green. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Pat 021 447 420
Experience God’s Love worshipping at
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
Bethlehem Indoor Bowls
Maketu Market
Sabbath Worship Services (Hairini)
Quakers in Tauranga
At Aquinas College Event Ctr 7:309:30pm. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. For social, fitness or competitive play. Casual players welcome. Ph/txt Sue 021 194 4335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz
1st & 3rd Sunday every month. 17th Ave Tauranga. 8-12 wet or fine. Crafts, plants, health, merchandise, food. A Bethlehem Lions Project.
Story about a girl who followed a map off the edge of the world. Puppetry/Live music. Baycourt 2pm. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets & info
2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699
Badminton
Historic Village Market
Road That Wasn’t There
Indoor Bowls
Free introductory classes! Embrace your authentic Tango journey with fun people. No partner required although more guys welcomed 6:30pm. Ph. 020 4006 1340
5,000 specially-numbered rubber ducks will be launched from the waterfront on the Strand to vie for the finish line! 10:30-1:30 Loads of prizes! www.eventspronto.co.nz/duck19
1pm Tuesday & Saturday 45 Kawaka St, Club Mt Maunganui. No Equipment needed, come & try this low-impact sport. Jo Ann 578 3606
Omokoroa Lions Market
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Village Radio Museum
Disc Golf Family Fun
Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd, 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412
Papamoa Lions Club Market
Have a go at synchro! Beginners train Saturday mornings at Baywave. Supportive & friendly environment. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz
Closing night. Fireworks extravaganza! 6:30pm www.baypark.co.nz
Chess At Mount Maunganui
NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117
Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
Baypark Family Speedway
NZDA BOP Range Day
Meets at 7:15pm in the Matua Primary School hall. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls ago. Ph Karen 576 0443
Rebus Club Otumoetai
Rebus Mens Club meets every third Monday of month at St Johns Hall, Bureta Rd. Interesting speakers & good fellowship. Interested? Ph David Lowe 544 0291
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon/Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris St 9:15-10:45am. Tues St Marys Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776
Seido Karate Tauranga
Age 7 & up, all abilities. Keep fit, learn self defense, meet friends, free trial period. Tauranga Primary Hall, Mon &
Thurs 6pm. Ph/txt Cameron 027 518 8356
TaiChi Internal Arts
Beginner class 9:30-11am Greerton Senior Citizens Hall 33 Maitland St, Greerton. All welcome. $5 per class. Concesssion card avail. Ph David 552 4425
Taoist Tai Chi
Beginners Tai Chi classes Mon-Sat, 15 Koromiko St, Tauranga. Also KatiKati, Mount, Papamoa & Te Puke. For times visit www.taoist.org or ph 578 9116
Tauranga Creative Fibre
Monday 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn & share spinning weaving knitting felting crochet skills. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483
Tauranga RocknRoll Club
Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street Ph Rana 027 699 5571, Trina 027 315 6674 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.
Vision Friendship Club (FNZI)
Meets 4th Monday each month at Citizens Club. 10-12. Varied activities. Interested? Ph Bryan 570 2483
Walk For Wellness Group
For people living with cancer & their carers. Departs from Pilot Bay at 9:30am every Monday. Ph Tammy 07 927 6503 or tammyburgess@ cancersociety.org.nz
YMCA Gold Fit Classes
Smooth Movers classes 9:30am at Matua Hall. $8 per class with concessions available. Ph YMCA 07 578 9272
Tuesday 7 May
ABC-Avenues Badminton Club
At Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7:30-9:30pm. Ph Delwyn 027 212 4720
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 International Tauranga
Ladies service group meet 2nd Tuesday for business & 4th Tuesday fun programme evening. Ph Denise 027 284 6828 or email president.tauranga@ altrusa.org.nz
Art & Craft Workshops
ArtyCraft presents art & craft workshops Tues & Thur 4-6 at St Enoch’s Presbyterian Church. Ph Minette 021 995 875
Beginner Social Dance Class
Tues 14th 7pm Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wed 15th 8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786
BOP Linux Users Group
7-9pm first Tuesday of month. Tremains, Cameron Rd/8th Ave. Linux PC
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A good week. An overnighter to Mayor saw good snapper caught on the way out, tarakihi next morning, and a heap of gemÿ sh on the Northern knolls, a pleasant surprise. The reef ÿ shing has been dependent on conditions, but mainly good catches with some nice kingies, one around 25/30kg regularly coming up. We even had a striped marlin, all lit up, followed up by a couple of hooked snapper, at the Labe. Still getting skippies on the lures, so there’s plenty of action deep and shallow, plus mainly good weather topping things o° .
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Easter holiday ÿ shing with dad on the harbour - Brodie South, age 9, caught his ÿ rst snapper Be in to WIN! Email your photo (high resolution Jpeg) to production3@thesun.co.nz Subject line ‘Photo of the Week’ with your Name and address to send prize to and description of photo and location.
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Cards, Mount Senior Citizens
345 Maunganui Road, every Tues & Thur 12:30pm. All welcome. Ph Ernie 575 4650
Dads’ Support Group
Support Group for Dads from 7:30pm at Kidz Need Dadz, 538 Fraser St Greerton. Support for separated Dads
Fitness League
Cardio, weights, floor work, balance work, & a bit of dance. 9:30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448
Falun Dafa Free Classes
Physical improvement bound to accompany positive mind changes using this gentle qigong. 7pm Hillier Centre 31 Gloucester Rd Bayfair. Ph/text Judy 021 0425 398
Israeli Dancing
Beginners class 6:30-7:30pm at Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria 022 165 2114
Keep On Your Feet
10:30-11:30am at Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd, Katikati. Strength & balance classes for older adults. Sharnie 021 111 8617
Morning Badminton
9-11:30 Tues & Thurs, Queen Elizabeth Youth Ctr. Racquets available, everyone welcome. Ph Rachael 027 446 2959
Mount Morning Badminton
9-11:30am. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 day. Ph Margaret 575 9792
Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls
Omokoroa Settlers Hall 6:30pm for 7pm start. $3 door fee (first session free). Equipment provided. All Welcome. Ph 548 1636
Oriana Singers Community Choir
Rehearsals 7pm at St Andrews Church, Mt Maunganui. New Members (all voice parts) welcome. Ph Terry 0210 266 8684
Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult Tennis. Start time 9am Tues & Thurs, Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302
Otumoetai Walking Group
Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339
Proactive 4 Health
Strength & balance classes at Proactive4Health Physio, Papamoa Plaza. 2-3pm. For those >65 or falls risks. Ph Proactive4Health for more info 0800 868 259
Scrabble
New venue is Tga Citz Club 13th Ave. New time 9:50am. All levels most welcome. Come & use that brain power! Ph Jo Ann 578 3606
Sequence Dancing
Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall,94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30pm-6pm. Faye 543 3280
South City Indoor Bowls
7:30pm Club Night. Championship
Singles Post Section Playoff if required. Names in by 7:15pm.
Tauranga Acoustic Music Club
Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448
Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club
For active retirees, meetings 1:30pm 1st Tuesday each month at Tauranga Citizens Club. Guest speakers, social outings, numerous activities. All welcome. Ph Nancy 543 4468
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters
1st & 3rd Tuesday 7-9:30pm & 2nd & 4th Fridays 10-3. At Arts&Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Helen 027 475 3632
Tauranga Target Rifle Club
Indoor Bowls Club Mt
Tauranga Target Rifle Club 7pm April-October. Everyone welcome. Ph Ellis 578 0098
Kawaka St. Names in by 6:45pm for 7pm start. Ph Val 543 4168
Tauranga Tennis Midweek Ladies
8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm.
Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club Midweek Ladies. Rusty racquet skills? Reignite your passion for tennis. Ph Erika 021 746 779
Welcome Bay Strength Balance
Welcome Bay Hall 11am-12. Strength & balance class for older adults. Great music, qualified instructor. $6, spouse free. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437
YMCA Gold Fit Classes
Smooth Movers classes 9am & 10:15am Tues & Fri at the Papamoa Community Ctr. $8 with concession available. Ph YMCA 07 578 9272
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 8 May
Age Concern Walking Group 10am Te Aroha bus trip
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am 1st/3rd Wed of month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6747
Arabian Spice Bellydance
Beginner classes. Learn the moves, keep fit, dance with us. No partner required. St Columba Church Hall. 502 Otumoetai Rd. 6:30pm. Ph 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com
Bowls, Mount Senior Citizens
345 Maunganui Rd, every Wed & Fri. Names in by 12:45pm. We need more players. Beginners welcome. Ph Nancy 575 465
Bromeliad Club Meeting
12:30-2:30 Yacht Club Sulphur Pt. Speaker, Andrew Devonshire on hybridising small neoregelias. Monthly plant small & midi neoregelias. Good sales table. Visitors welcome.
Cards Cribbage (Crib)
Join a friendly group who meet at Tauranga RSA, Greerton any Wednesday 12:50pm. Ph Michael 562 0517
Community Bible Study
Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9 for Bible Study on the Book of Daniel. Ph Julie 552 4068
Community Tai Chi NZ
Classes at Bethlehem Hall 1-2pm during school terms. Suitable all levels of fitness. Quality International program strengthens lower body for posture & balance. Trish Qualified Instructor AATC 021 482 842 communitytaichinz@gmail.com
Fernland Spa Water Exercise
Gentle exercise in the warm water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411
Fitness League
Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility, suitable for all ages & abilities, 10am Katikati Memorial Hall. Pam 07 549 4799
Free Meditation
Sport BOP offices (next to Squash Courts) 406 Devonport Rd Tauranga 7:30-8:30pm. Learn to meditate for inner peace. Let go of negative thoughts & negative reactions. Ph Ian 027 884 2238
Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club Night 7:30pm
Gate Pa Midweek Tennis
Keep fit, make new friends, enjoy social tennis 9-12. Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Ph Geoff 021 474 807 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 Mah Jong
Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. 12:45-4. All welcome, free teaching available for beginners. Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Ph Joy 578 7310
Mt Maunganui Lioness Club
Meet 1st & 3rd Wed. New members welcome. Meet new friends & enjoy community services & social activities. Ph Christine 575 2144
Community Bible Study
Join us @ 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am12pm for Bible Study on the Book of Daniel. Ph Gay 021 225 5981
Fiddler On The Roof
Widely celebrated musical set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in 1905. Presented by Aquinas College. Tonight & Friday 7:30pm Baycourt. www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets & info.
Fitness League
Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility suitable for all ages & abilities, 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church Hall. Pam 07 549 4799
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 7pm-9:30pm. $3 entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379
Tauranga Model Railway Club
Meet at 7:30 Club rooms, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike Oldfield 021 939 233
Tauranga TePapa Probus Club
Meets first Thursdays 9:30am at Daniels in the Park. Ph Robbie 578 1051
Yoga, Private Sessions
1pm in Surfbreaker Room, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Centre. New members & visitors welcome. Ph Lee 574 0696
Katikati Concert Band
7-9pm, Katikati Bowling Club, 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Welcome all ages & experience. Ph Mick 07 549 2105
Feel uncomfortable in a group setting or have a disability? Registered health professional with 25 years yoga teaching experience. Ph Asunta 021 061 4394
Papamoa Toastmasters
Keynotes Women’s Chorus
Smooth Movers exercise group 10:30 Bethlehem Hall. $8 casual with concession rates available. Ph YMCA 07 578 9272
Papamoa Garden Circle
Find your Voice Papamoa Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Wednesday at 3 Palm Springs Blvd, Papamoa 5:307pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939
Scottish Country Dancing
Katikati Bowling Club
8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.
We sing 4-part harmony a cappella style. Keynotes meet at the Wesley Centre 100 13th Ave 7pm. New members welcome. Ph Bernice 576 4848, facebook Keynotes Inc.
Mainly Music
Mount Senior Citizens Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, General dancing 7:30pm. Mary 574 8687 Lynne 021 140 7912
Music & dance for preschoolers, mums & carers. $4/family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd
Singles Coffee Club 60+
Mount Underwater Club
Feel like a coffee & meeting new friends? 10am. Ph Gayle 027 439 3267 or email mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz to find out where.
Club night 1st Thursday of month. Guest speakers & other Club events. New members welcome. See website for details www. mmuc.co.nz
Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild
Orange City Square Dance
Meets at the Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10-2:30 & 7-9. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 219 7740
7:30pm at St Enochs Hall 16th Ave. Have fun, get active, new dancer class begins soon, first night free, flat shoes please. Ph 578 6516
Tauranga Film Society
Retro & Mod Sale
Showing “His Girl Friday” 6pm at Rialto Cinema. 3-film taster membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See: www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz
Tauranga Floral Art Group
Monthly meetings & workshops every 2nd Wed & Sat, Baptist Church Hall, Cameron Rd, Tauranga. New members welcome. Ph Ruth 543 2157
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Waiorongomai up to old Te Aroha hut site. Grade moderate. Paula 07 889 7420
Tauranga Rotary Would-Be Members
Have time, want to help in your community? Like fun, food, enlightening speakers? Join us from 6pm, Daniels In the Park. Ph Bev 027 285 4066
Toastmasters Early Start
City Early Start club. Improve communication & leadership skills. Join motivated, enthusiastic group. Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 7am-8:15am. LaniDTM@gmail.com, www.cityearlystart.co.nz and FB
Welcome Home Spiritual Community
2nd & 4th Wed of month. St George’s lounge, Gate Pa. 7:15pm $5 entry. Guest speakers, catch up with this friendly group. 021 126 4790
YMCA Gold Fit
Smooth Movers exercise 9am at Welcome Bay Hall. $8 per class with concessions available. Ph YMCA 07 578 9272
YMCA Gold Fit classes
Keep on your Feet class 10:45am at Bethlehem Hall. Ph YMCA for more info 07 578 9272
Thursday 9 May Adult Conversational English Classes
Using the Bible. All learners welcome @ St Andrews Church, 3 Macville Rd, Mt Maunganui, 10-12. Ph 575 9347 Tues-Fri 9-3
Adults Ballet Class
2pm St Peter’s Anglican Church Katikati. Posture, balance, movement, musical appreciation, French terms & enjoyment. Ph 577 1753 www.christinaproductions.co.nz
Vintage & retro clothing, fabrics, linen etc. 9:30-1 at Historic Village. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust. Cash only.
YMCA Gold Fit Classes
YMCA Gold Fit Classes
Sit & Be Fit classes 11am at Greenwood Park Retirement Village. Ph YMCA 07 578 9272
Friday 10 May
Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 7:30pm, Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone). Ph 0800 229 6757
Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/
Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Club Night
Hindu Mandir Weekly Worship
Rhythm, Foxtrot & Waltz
Weekly gathering at the Sanatan Dharam Mandir for worship. Dinner also provided. Ph 07 543 2906 for more info.
Social Games
Taichi Internal Arts NZ
Ballroom dancing at Mt RSA Thurs 10am12pm & Tga Citz Club on Sat afternoons. Ph 572 4272 Club Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls & Cards. Have an afternoon out. New members welcome. Ph Dot 575 3780
Te Puke Memorial Hall, Settlers Room 9:30am. Regular 85 Yang form plus Qigong $5/class. Lok Hup Ba Fa. 11am $2/class. Ph David 552 4425
Horoscopes ARIES: This week could find you mingling with old friends from far off places. Being more outspoken can win admiration of a workmate or employer. A lost item may turn up by the weekend.
LIBRA: This week is favourable for concluding a project. A home improvement scheme may be more complicated than anticipated, but avoid short cuts. This is a good time to survey health needs.
TAURUS: Relatives may press for a favour. Travel is highlighted and blends well in romance. A commonsense diet is highlighted. Your way with words wins admiration from an older person.
SCORPIO: Watch your finances this week. Expenses may be somewhat balanced by a minor windfall. Balance is the key through the week. Avoid excesses in diet, in exercise and in general.
GEMINI: Friends and supervisors are raising their expectations of you - and you rise to the present challenges. In finance, you are becoming less extravagant and much more practical.
SAGITTARIUS: The week’s plans undergo late changes and your employer may change his/her mind by the hour. In romance, stability reigns. Pets figure positively in the week’s picture.
CANCER: A strained relationship improves, thanks to an outside, objective mediator. Your career path is more direct and your social circle expands as a result of your upbeat and warm approach.
CAPRICORN: Tensions in your career eases, thanks to your added effort. A friend may ask you to solve a dispute. Be sure not to get in over your head. This week is favourable for collectors.
LEO: An intangible reward may arrive from an unexpected source. Reconciliations and reunions are accented on the weekend. If travelling, be sure to confirm all details.
AQUARIUS: It is important to focus on details and the broader picture. Some conflict may arise in the workplace. Be watchful of your stubborn streak. Romantic questions are answered.
VIRGO: You become more innovative in your thinking and some offbeat ideas could bring rewarding results. Don’t press your partner to reveal secrets. Suppress the argumentative side of your personality.
PISCES: A community project seeks your support. Children provide encouragement and understanding. Be sure to seek their advice. Messages arriving on the weekend may not be accurate.
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In honour of those who went before – the march past.
As the sun came up on Thursday, April 25, the bugle rang out, heads bowed and we remembered them. “Lest we forget.” Hundreds gathered in Tauranga and Papamoa and paid solemn respect to those New Zealand and Australian army corps soldiers who fought and died so we could be free.
The message of ANZAC – deep in reflection.
Across the generations – “We shall remember them.”
The bloodshed on the beachhead at Gallipoli is remembered on the beach at Papamoa.
Proud emblems of service and sacrifice at the Papamoa ANZAC Day celebration.
The gratitude and respect overcame the dawn chill – The ANZAC morning commemoration at Mt Drury.
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