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Goodbye Cody p7

Jacob’s journey p28

Witnessing The Strand awash in blue and gold colours and hundreds of happy smiley faces this Saturday will be viewed as “a win” for Tauranga City Council Mayor Stuart Crosby and Bay of Plenty Rugby Union chief executive officer Mike Rogers.

Following a successful debut in 2015, the Fans in Town

programme is back and bigger than ever with a plethora of prematch entertainment taking place at Masonic Park ahead of the Bay of Plenty Steamers’ Mitre 10 Cup match against Taranaki at the Tauranga Domain on Saturday.

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Heavy metals in Bay waters Brian’s Brainstorming

We’ve had an overload of heavy metals originating from the pristine waters of the Bay of Plenty.

But don’t go calling the pollution hotline… these metals are all good. They’re medal metals. Proving our boaters are among the world’s best.

The Bay’s watersports Olympians have extracted stunning results from the Rio games, from sailing to kayaking, whitewater to flatwater. There must have been some bleary eyes turning up for work around the region this week, after witnessing the best-ever Olympic results for the Bay of Plenty.

It started with a silver medal for Tauranga’s Luuka Jones in the slalom kayak, then TYPBC’s Peter Burling and his world champion crewman Blair Tuke completely dominating for gold in the 49er sailing; Lisa Carrington’s stunning double gold in the flatwater kayaking.

Mahe clinched a cliffhanger for another gold; then local sailor Sam Meech beat world and Olympic champions to claim bronze in the Laser class.

But it’s not just the medal winners basking in the glory of success. There’s a stack more talent from our region snapping at the heels of the champions, such Tauranga’s Jason Saunders and Gemma Jones hammering on the fringe of medal territory with a first place in the final race of the Nacra 17 catamarans, taking them fourth place overall.

Molly Meech and her buddy were also smoking hot near the top of the 49er table as The Sun went to press.

Mike Dawson rocked it on the slalom

course to make the finals, making NZ whitewater history alongside Luuka.

As mentioned in a previous column, it’s not surprising the Bay is tops in the world for watersports, considering the amazing coastline and waterways on our doorstep.

Congratulations to our local Olympians, their teams and families for a stunning result. Remember water people are blessed on Earth.

We have 71 percent of the world in oceans, that just leaves 29 per cent for the landlubbers. No wonder boaters are winners.

Chiming in

Because we’re a water city, Tauranga is to celebrate its connection to the sea with a stunning new “Access to the Water” project. (See page 15) Donel Svendsen has suggested, along with several other astute RR readers, the city could have a real water feature on the waterfront, such as the “sea organ” of Croatia.

It is a series of cleverly designed steps with integrated air chambers, which use the motion of the sea compressing air through the chambers and through airways to create ‘hauntingly beautiful sounds.’

It’s all powered by nature. We may not have enough sea swell on the Strand to create the same phenomenon here, but when she blows from the east there’s a good sea slop bashing into The Strand reclamation walls. Worth a thought, surely?

Search ‘sea organ’ or check Earthables website: www.earthables.com/croatia230-foot-sea-organ-1453511979.html

While brainstorming this week it was discovered that brainstorming doesn’t work.

Some latest research (isn’t there always?) suggests that brainstorming has the opposite effect… in fact these researchers reckon better results are achieved by people going off to think on their own.

Apparently we can blame the Americans (don’t we always?) for coming up with the brainstorm buzzword in the forties.

“Brainstorming is a complex process where people are trying to listen, think, add, collaborate, build,” according to the curiously-named professor Paul Paulus, at the University of Texas.

“It’s cumbersome, it’s difficult psychologically, and people don’t do it very well.” The end result is that brainstorming does the exact opposite of what it’s supposed to do. So they’ve come up with a “better” system, called brainwriting. (Not to be confused with Brianwriting, which is this column.) Basically, people write down their ideas quietly, rather than saying them out loud. Then they pass their papers around and read each other’s ideas, while continuing to write down their ideas. A sort of “pass the parcel” thinking game.

They say it helps share ideas and build on them, while avoiding the pitfalls of face-toface conversation brainstorming.

New fad

Meanwhile there’s a new pastime in the region, rumoured to have started in Mount Maunganui, which may displace planking and streaking. It’s called Geckoing, in which the participants cling to walls, columns, trees or any other vertical surface and pose like a gecko.

It’s catching on fast, like a lizard drinking.

It won’t be long now before Geckoing becomes an Olympic sport.

And we’ll be the best in the world at it, too!

Look out for a geckoer on a wall near you. brian@thesun.co.nz Like on Facebook, ‘Rogers Rabbits’ blogger.

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IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Athletes often pose “biting” medals because it is an old fashioned way to check to see if an object is real gold. The real thing is soft and leaves a small indent. However Olympic medals are not actually gold. They are mostly silver and copper. If they were solid gold, it would cost the IOC around US $17m per games.

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Nikki’s new lungs “I can’t wait to wake up in my own bed without feeling yuck and doing whatever I want.”

Some simple pleasures awaiting Tauranga double lung transplant recipient and ‘cystic sister’ Nikki Wilson.

She’s out of the Intensive Care Unit and she’s up and about just a week after receiving new lungs in an eight-and-a-half-hour transplant operation at Auckland Hospital. And she’s talking to The Weekend Sun from her bedside.

“I was quite tired to start with but the operation went really well and I feel great today,” says Nikki.

The young Tauranga mum, who has been living with cystic fibrosis all her life, had been on the “active waiting list” for a lung transplant for about a year. She got the call last week.

“I was kind of scared, kind of excited. But now it feels very real.”

At her side, husband of two years Brandan. They went into their marriage aware and accepting of the extreme difficulties posed by living with a life-threatening disease.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder mostly affecting the lungs but also the pancreas, liver and kidneys, and intestines. It’s a cruel disease that slowly suffocates its victims. “These last few days have been a blur,” says Brandan. “But she has done really well.

Way better than expected.”

Brandan says Nikki is very excited and keeps telling him about all the things she wants to do and try when she gets out of hospital.

Like walking and playing with their little one, five-year-old Skyla.

Nikki was still receiving morphine to control pain, has had her breathing tubes removed and was expecting to take her first bites of food. She still wears a drain.

But there are immediate upsides from the surgery.

“I can take a big, big breath and hold it. I was never able to do that.” And what about the interminable coughing? “I don’t cough anymore.” Nikki chuckles at her release from that debilitating aspect of the disease.

Because only a week ago Nikki

would wake in the morning and cough and cough for a couple of hours.

“I couldn’t breathe and I would get headaches.” That was then.

“Now I just feel better and stronger.”

Nikki and her sister Kristie, also a sufferer, are well-known in Tauranga as the cystic sisters.

For the second year, they set out to do 65 good deeds in 65 days to raise awareness of their condition.

‘Sixty five roses’ they call it, because said quickly the catchphrase sounds like cystic fibrosis.

This year their good deeds were interrupted by an important call from Auckland.

“It was my lungs,” says Nikki.

And in difficult times good things can happen. A doctor who’d been involved in recovering the organs from the donor dropped by.

“He read about me in the newspaper. It was quite special for him to meet the recipient, he wanted to see where the lungs went. It was so nice.”

Nikki says she’s constantly thinking of the donor, whoever they may be.

But she will be eternally grateful.

Nikki Wilson and husband Brandan.

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Medal wins for Bay Olympians Gold and bronze medals are coming home to the Bay after three Olympians from the region have achieved first and third at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Lisa Carrington is now a double Olympic champion, bringing home a gold medal in the fast and furious canoe sprint they call the K1 200m.

While sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have secured gold in the 49er race.

Tauranga’s Sam Meech has won bronze in the final of the men’s Laser.

The wins on Wednesday bring the Bay’s total medal tally to four, with Luuka Jones winning silver last week.

Fire destroys Bethlehem house A house fire in Bethlehem this week is prompting a warning for people to make sure they have working smoke alarms installed.

A two-storey home in Bellfield Place was gutted after a fire broke out in the second storey on Monday.

Tauranga Fire Brigade senior station officer Neil Brown says there were no smoke alarms in the house. If the fire started at night, the occupants may have had no warning, says Neil.

Bay film showcasing local talent The latest short film from Anton Steel and the Bay of Plenty Film community project ‘Just 3 Girls’ has been released on Vimeo, and is available people to watch.

The film was directed by Anton Steel, written

by Daryl Belbin and produced by Simone Ashton, with director of photography Chris Kirkham – and shot in Tauranga in just one weekend.

All about featuring local talent and locations, the film stars Katherine Kennard, Tanya Horo, Melanie Bevan and Thiago Moraes.

Skate park scoops award It started as a vision for a bunch of kids from the Omokoroa Point School. And later it blossomed into a $242,000 skate park.

Now, the Omokoroa Community Skate Group, the people behind the skate park project, were declared the Supreme Winner of the 2016 TrustPower Western Bay of Plenty District Community Awards.

The project gained $50,000 funding from Western Bay of Plenty District Council in 2014.

Cherrywood Westpac to close The Cherrywood branch of Westpac Bank is among 19 mainly rural branches closing down.

Westpac spokesman Chris Mirams says proposals had been sent to branches asking staff for their consideration and feedback.

Westpac will decide which branches will close by the end of September, with closures expected by the end of October.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Maybe’ posted by GreertonBoy on the story ‘Have you come down with Olympic fever?’: “People are too busy catching pokemons? I wonder if that will ever become an Olympic sport?”

Eleven people have flung their hat in the ring to contest the Tauranga Mayoralty in October, while five others have signed up to win Western Bay of Plenty’s top seat.

Nominations for October’s local body elections have closed – revealing who wants the top jobs with Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby and Western BOP Mayor Ross Paterson retiring.

For the Tauranga Mayoralty Larry Baldock, Greg Brownless, Kelvin Clout, Murray Guy, Terry ‘Hori BOP’ Leaming, Max Mason, Steve Morris, Doug Owens, Noel Peterson, Graeme Purches and John Robson are running.

Voters will have to elect two councillors from nominees Leanne Brown, Bob Harnor, Steve Morris and Peter Stanley for the Mount Maunganui-Papamoa Ward.

In the Otumoetai-Pyes Pa Ward, Larry Baldock, Bev Edlin, Graeme Moore, Sheldon Nesdale, Catherine Stewart and Jo West are running for seats.

The Te Papa-Welcome Bay Ward’s two vacancies will be contested by Sam Bailey, Bill Grainger, Murray Guy, Terry ‘Hori BOP’ Leaming, Jesse Misa, Terry Molloy and Brian Oxley.

And for Council At Large – offering four seats – Geoffrey Brown, Tony Christiansen, Kelvin Clout, Antoine Coffin, Matt Cowley, Rick Curach, Alan Davidson, Max Mason, Gail McIntosh, Kevin Millin, Grayson

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby and Western BOP counterpart Ross Paterson are not seeking re-election this local body elections.

Ottaway, Noel Peterson, Hugh Robb, John Robson, Ramesh Sharma and Mark Wassung want the jobs.

Meanwhile, Gwendalyn Merriman, Mike Lally, Don Thwaites, Garry Webber and Kevin Tohiariki want the Western BOP Mayoralty position.

Four Kaimai Ward seats are being contested

by Mark Dean, Christina Humphreys, Don Thwaites, Margaret Murray-Benge, John Palmer, Tracy Livingston-Pooley.

Three Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward seats have nominees Phil Bowyer, David Marshall, Mike Williams, Peter Mackay, Ross Goudie and Kevin Tohiariki.

And Te Puke -Maketu Ward’s four seats will be fought for by Grant Daly, Gus Cantlon, Kevin Marsh, John Scrimgeour, Karyl

Alzheimer’s charity quiz cancelled Alzheimer’s Tauranga’s annual Brain Buster quiz has been cancelled as “there are too many other quizzes in the market”. President of Alzeimer’s Tauranga, Kathy Webb, says, while a lot of effort has been put into coordinating the event, which was scheduled for this Friday [August 19] it will not go ahead.

“We don’t want to run the risk of disappointing our loyal fans by running something not up to standard.”

Gunn-Thomas, Bertie Ratu, Mike Lally and Margaret Colmore.

Bay of Plenty regional Council’s Tauranga General Constituency has five seats – with eight nominees putting their hands up.

While the BOPRC Western Bay of Plenty General Constituency’s two seats only received nominations by Norm Bruning and Jane Nees, which has seen electoral officer Lucinda Butt elect the pair unopposed.

Seven elected positions on the Bay of Plenty District Health Board are being contested by 20 people.

Voting papers will be sent out to those enrolled next month, with local body elections closing on October 8. For more information, see: www.elections.org.nz/ voting-system/local-elections

The letter ‘a’ doesn’t stand for apathy Politics affects all of us whether we are active or passive. The ‘a’ in ‘apolitical’ shouldn’t stand for ‘apathy.’

We found out last week in a number of local council elections there weren’t enough nominations to form a full council, while in others

some would be running unopposed. We know people feel passionately about the state of our society but we have to be part of the democratic conversation. It’s for all of us, and is so vital to our Kiwi way of life that it’s time ‘civics’ becomes a part of our education system.

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Pragmatic and positive. That probably sums up the attitude of Clayton McMillan, coach of the Bay of Plenty Steamers on the eve of their 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season opener against Taranaki at the Tauranga Domain tomorrow afternoon.

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“I am confident the team is tactically and technically stronger, it is motivated to do better and, across the board, our blokes are in much better shape than they were 12 months ago.”

So the signs are good and the coach is sure the season will reflect that. He’s a big man with a big presence and big expectations.

“Our goal is to be promoted to the premiership, nothing short of that,” says Clayton.

“I would be very disappointed if we didn’t show some improvement on last year.

“And the next step is the premiership.”

It helps to understand where this team has come from. In 2013 was the ‘annus horribilis’ or season of disaster. Relegated at the end of the ITM Cup, having won one game all season.

But last year the Steamers bounced back, losing a semi-final 26-33 to Hawke’s Bay. “We could just as easily have won that game had a decision gone our way,” says McMillan philosophically.

“Or the bounce of a ball.” And the Steamers also went within a whisker of snatching the Ranfurly Shield, again losing a close one to Hawke’s Bay 17-23.

And August 30, 2015, should be scratched from history. That’s the day Waikato thumped the Steamers 43-10 at Tauranga Domain.

“It was our third game in eight days and probably the only game we felt disappointed about. We lost some other games, but we were always in the hunt and against some pretty good teams. We were never that far away and we took a lot of heart from that.”

A foundation has been laid. “And a little

improvement in all areas of rugby should see us improve and turn those close losses of 2015 into wins in 2016.” No, last year was not a year of rebuilding.

“That smacks of an excuse to buy a year of mediocre results.” Instead he points to an “assembled squad with a good blend of enthusiastic debutantes and experience with depth throughout”.

Young and balanced. But yes, a lot of the guys here this year got a lot of valuable experience last year.

“And they have worked really hard in the off-season to be better than they were.

“So as a team we are going to benefit in a lot of ways from another year’s experience.”

Tomorrow’s game against Taranaki means some unfinished business. Last year’s score line of 32-9 loss still rankles.

“We were ahead when we went to the shed and then they scored two or three five-metre pushover tries.

Unacceptable.” Then the positive spin.

“Eliminate those errors and it would have been a pretty close ball game.”

That’s the nature of the competition, according to the coach. “You have to be on song for 80 minutes otherwise an admirable scoreline can quickly blowout and look exactly that – a blowout.”

But this is a team that’s enjoyed a couple of fine pre-season workouts – beating Auckland 22-21 and Northland 49-26.

Yes, the coach is well pleased. And confident. The Steamers’ firebox is well stoked it seems.

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NCEA figures good news for Maori teens

In the Bay last year 76.1 per cent of Maori 18 year olds gained a minimum of Level 2, a huge improvement on the 61.5 per cent rate in 2011.

Level 2 achievement rates for all Bay students aged 18 rose by nearly 10 percentage points in the same period, to 84.3 per cent.

“This is a really pleasing result,” says Ministry of Education regional director of education Ezra Schuster.

“Every percentage point increase represents the hard work of students, schools, teachers, parents and whanau.”

Pasifika student achievement in the Bay has shown encouraging improvement since 2012, with a 4.9 point rise in those gaining reading levels at or above national standards.

And a 5.6 point increase in students achieving writing at those levels.

“While these results are pleasing, we can’t afford to be complacent,” says Ezra. “Small decreases in reading and writing results at or above national standards for all Bay of Plenty students since 2012 shows we must continue to find new ways of lifting student achievement.”

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A head start on university Tauranga Boys’ College students Kade Kampshof and Sean Weenink. Photo: Chris Callinan.

They were asked to ponder a monopoly structure as opposed to a perfectly competitive market structure.

And the distribution of taxing systems to create more desirable results.

But both Sean Weenink and Kade Kampshof seemed to get their heads around the Waikato University economics paper. Sean got an A+ or 98.4 per cent.

“I was a little disappointed,” says Sean. “They are simple questions a lot of the time. But sometimes if you aren’t focused it’s easier to make mistakes if you aren’t onto it. So I dropped a few of those.”

And Kade also got an A+ for 97.1 per cent.

Sean was third overall in the Waikato University course and Kade sixth, even though these students are just 17, still in short pants, still at school, still in Year

13 at Tauranga Boys’ College.

They were mixing it with the first-year university students over the hill, and winning.

“A lot of the course is what we did in NCEA Level 3 so we were ready,” says Kade. “It wasn’t such a big step up.”

They also learn humility at Tauranga Boys’ College.

“We have really great teachers because it wasn’t just us who did really well with this paper,” says Sean. “We have had consistently great results with this paper during the last five years, so I think we have a lot top thank our teachers for.”

He’s right. Fourteen TBC pupils sat the paper, nine got an A+, two got an A, two got an A- and one a B+.

They are all pupils in the accelerant class at Tauranga Boys’ College, academic achievers, they are bright boys. They are doing six subjects instead of the normal five – and they still want more. It

gives them a chance to “get ahead” before even starting university.

“We did Level 3 economics last year and since we wanted to continue this year the next step was to do the uni paper,” says Kade.

It’ll probably mean fewer papers in the final year of his three-year degree at Auckland University.

There are few NZ secondary schools offering university papers to pupils wishing to pursue further academic achievement.

At TBC pupils can do economics and philosophy via Waikato University and statistics and calculus via Auckland University.

Sean and Kade are also doing philosophy. But neither Sean nor Kade are boy swats – they don’t burn the midnight oil over textbooks.

“The secret is to take subjects you are genuinely interested in,” says Sean. “Neither philosophy nor economics are boring. They are really interesting in their application and uses. They are genuinely intriguing.” Hunter Wells

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Needless and senseless loss “I used to sit beside him on the rocks in the sun and watch the waves roll in. He was a little cruiser.”

Now Julia Graham’s little mate has gone – tragically and needlessly taken. “It is just so, so sad and really hard to take.”

‘He’ was Cody, 30cm of adult breeding male blue penguin who lived on Mauao.

A real character by all accounts, a ‘surfie’ of the penguin world, really Above: Cody the laid back. “A kind of dreads, tan and victim of negligence. boardshorts type of guy,” says the Below: Cody the fine Mauao Area Wildlife breeding male.

Trust chairperson.

Photo: Emiliem Bastian.

But then last week Cody was found ensnared by nylon fishing line in a tree at the mouth of his burrow. He had died a slow agonising death Then just last year he lost two sets from starvation. of chicks after vandals blocked the entrance to his nest with bottles, “I could have coped had it preventing the parents from feeding been a natural accident, one their babies. that happens in the wild,” But then he was undone by says Julia. something as simple as a piece of “But this was avoidable fishing line. and he died in such a Cody was just seven or eight and horrific way. There was so this big little man of the Mount nothing quick about the probably had another 16 or 17 years death of that penguin.” of living to do as a breeding male.

Julia and another trustee “I was a write-off for the rest of the went out to check on Cody day after finding him,” says Julia. late last week as part of a university project. “I saw him “Couldn’t go to work, couldn’t do anything. It was so hanging over his burrow and thought it was a natural accident. But when I went to check for his microchip I needless and so pointless.”

Now Julia is appealing to better nature. “Be noticed all the fishing line tangled around his legs and respectful.

These rocky areas you are fishing from at the branch. He was stuck there.” the base of The Mount are home to other inhabitants His partner would probably have come back to the that have to live there permanently.” burrow every night and waddled straight past him Julia says sometimes fishermen do get their lines hanging there in front of the hole. And she would have snagged. “But that doesn’t stop you picking up been powerless to help him. another piece of fishing line that you see as you walk Julia knew the penguin very well. Cody’s burrow is past the rocks. We all love fishing but not at the one of the breeding burrows she was monitoring. “It’s expense of our wildlife.” like losing a personal friend. Very, very sad.”

And her plea isn’t just directed at fishermen. “Take The irony is that Cody had lived on the brink for your rubbish off Mauao with you. Be careful and be years. He survived heavy oiling in the Rena disaster of considerate.”

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You can learn more about the little blue penguins He survived his nest being destroyed by drunks and during Conservation Week from September 10-18. he survived an attack from a seal outside his burrow.

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Don’t mess with the Dame “Mess with the Dame and you mess with the whole cul-de-sac.”

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Not so much a warning from a neighbour in a beanie and gumboots. More an indication of the reverence in which the ‘Dame’ is held in this little enclave of state houses. Probably the respect she is held in the whole ‘hood’, which is Merivale.

“I would tell my kids, get into trouble and you will answer to nannie,” said the neighbour.

Nannie and the Dame are one and the same – 90-year-old Beryl Goodger, the oldest surviving state house resident in Merivale. Or so locals say.

“We got this brand new state house right here in 1955,” says Beryl. “Beautifully built on one-fifth of an acre, we were very happy.”

And she has stayed rooted. Raised four kids here, her husband died here 13 years ago and they will probably carry Beryl out when The Maker calls time.

And that won’t be anytime soon. “Because I have just got my driver’s licence renewed.”

Beryl has watched Merivale change.

“When we arrived there were a lot of like families.

We used to drop into each other’s homes, everyone was welcome and we would have fireworks and stuff on the street.

“It was a wonderful community.” But when the kids grew up and drifted away from home so did the parents; and neighbours became more transient.

“A lot of different people arrived, some with problems. Some were fine, some were lovely; some weren’t.” Somerset Grove – it conjures up images of fruit trees, a sparkling stream, kids at play, laughter and wellbeing.

Perhaps not this Somerset Grove. Not now.

“Some tenants have been gang members. But often the problem was the boyfriend, the hangers on, and not the tenants themselves.” And there have been drugs on the street that Beryl’s kids used to play on.

“Never thought that would happen.”

And early next year when the Government sell-off of its state housing stock begins, Beryl will be safe as houses. “In the 1960s we capitalised my youngest son’s child benefit. That was enough for a deposit on our house. We paid $12,000 for the house and monthly mortgage payment of $23.” Her state house is her own state house. “I love Merivale. I love this street. It’s a good place to live. Some of the people are occasionally not so good, but many of them are.”

Did she ever consider leaving Merivale? “Yes, but we had made some modifications to the house and we decided we liked it. So we stayed.”

Beryl will be here forever and happily so.

‘The Dame’ or the ‘Queen of Merivale’.

Now that made her laugh. Either way Merivale is richer for having her.

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Bay boys are People’s Choice The Block NZ has wrapped up its 2016 season, and the Bay boys went home with their heads held high even if they didn’t win the show.

Dylan Cossey and Dylan Guitink, known as ‘Dyls and Dylz’ respectively, walked away from their experience on The Block NZ with the coveted People’s Choice Award gripped firmly in their hands and more than $100,000 weighing down their wallets.

“We were quite shocked that night to be honest!” says Dylz. “We knew it was quite tight with the girls Emma and Courts; and as soon as they called our name out I was like ‘Whoa!’

“We’re quite thankful that the nation was on our side; yeah pretty happy with that aye,” says Dylz.

“It was great to know that people got behind us, even when we were at our worst. And we were quite blunt sometimes, but they still loved us.”

“And the golden hammer’s not too bad either,” says Dyls.

The Bay boys dressed up for the live auction night last weekend, looking dapper and very formal sans-stubbies.

Dyls wanted to extend his thanks to Hallensteins “for making us look skux!”.

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Giving women a voice and confidence again A Tauranga woman has been given funding by the Sonja Davies Peace Awards to hold a series of courses promoting selfempowerment, self-confidence and non-violent communication for low-income women.

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It’s simply aimed at transforming relationships through good effective communication.

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in the home, school, workplace and community. Toni has been given $4000 to hold a sevenweek programme in non-violent communication for low-income women, for two-and-a-half hours each week, beginning August 26.

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Phil says it’s been a tough year – having a big crash at the NZ Hillclimb Championships one week before the first round of this year’s NZRC possibly “knocked my confidence a little bit and also

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The 2016 Mahindra Goldrush “Whitianga is a cruisy holiday Rally of NZ is locked and loaded town, it’s a pretty relaxed for its third consecutive year atmosphere for the rally and on the Coromandel, with more there’s some real good public roads up there. So we always look 60 rally cars are expected to participate tomorrow from 8am. forward to going each year.”

The rally headquarters is at On the other side of the the Mercury Bay Sports Park, odometer, David won’t be Whitianga, with spectators welcruising into the Goldrush Rally come to come and view the cars Coromandel – but he won’t have and crews up-close as they come the added pressure to win either. in for servicing, before heading Claiming the one-day Rally into the Whitianga Town Centre Gisborne on July 2 saw him take for the ceremonial finish later in out 2016’s NZRC crown right there and then. “I guess I’m still in the afternoon.

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Te Puke’s courageous ‘Calendar Girls’ Te Puke Repertory Theatre Society’s Calendar Girls: Kay Aldridge, Sally Langley, Di Leach, Bridget Maher, Lynne Avery and Ethney Barnaby.

Members of Te Puke Repertory Theatre Society will bare their soul and more for their upcoming production of ‘Calendar Girls’ which is on stage from August 23-September 3.

Based on the award-winning film of the same name, the show follows the efforts of the Knapely branch of the Women’s Institute, whose members produce a nude calendar in an effort to raise money for their local hospital.

Directed by Michelle Cliff and featuring a stellar cast of 10 women and four men, spokesperson Juliette Brawn says audiences will be especially stunned by the performances of the show’s leading ladies.

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Along with an enjoyable night out, theatre-goers also have an opportunity to support two worthwhile causes.

Juliette says a special charity night on Wednesday, August 24, with give all funds raised from ticket sales to The Bay of Plenty Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team, also affectionately known as the ‘Boobops’ and the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust.

“At each performance the audience will also have the opportunity of buying a remembrance Sunflower Petal with all proceeds going to Waipuna Hospice,” says Juliette.

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D-Day approaching for council build decision Tauranga City councillors will decide if they are going to commit the city to building a new council administration block on September 6.

Deliberations on Creating Tauranga’s Civic Heart were originally scheduled for August 9, 2016, but were postponed to allow councillors more preparation time for the next phase of deliberations.

The September 6 meeting begins 9am. If approved, adoption of the audited amendment to the Long Term Plan 2015-2025 is scheduled for September 29, 2016.

The postponement is due to the number and quality of submissions, says Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby.

Overall there is general support from the

electorate for the council to take action and build a new administration building, says Stuart.

There’s also strong support for some of the other facilities, the upgraded library, a possible museum and the performing arts centre. And a variation of themes for the open space as well.

“A lot of the thrust was: ‘Yes, do something.

Look at the priorities, funding opportunities, and look at the delivery opportunities’. And they are all excellent questions to pose to the council,” says Stuart.

“A lot of: ‘Yes, but’. Or yes answers with caveats on it. ‘Yes we like it, but.’ And that’s fine.

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State house sale challenged The Government’s decision to sell off Tauranga state houses is being resisted by State Housing Action Inc, which is demanding a judicial review of the move.

The decision would see Tauranga’s 1124 state houses sold to the IHC subsidiary Accessible Properties, to be the provider of the social hosing stock in the city.

“While they [Accessible Properties] have a good track record of providing social housing for people with additional needs, they really need to stick with what they know,” says SHA Inc secretary and Tauranga resident Vanessa Kururangi.

“These homes are ours. They belong to us. All of us. And I’m bloody angry.

“I’m angry because there is no evidence that privatising state-owned assets will in any way solve the housing crisis.”

Vanessa says it’s important to speak out strongly against “what is going to

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Bay entrepreneur on Wall of Fame Bay of Plenty entrepreneur and co-founder of local charitable trust, the Wright Family Foundation, Wayne Wright has been selected as a 2016 King’s High School Wall of Fame inductee for his achievements in business.

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Wayne, 70, says he’s honoured by the induction, to be placed alongside other Kiwi men of outstanding accomplishments and have his own acknowledged by his former school.

“To be selected as an outstanding former pupil with some of the top men in this country is truly humbling. Thank you to those who see something in me worth recognising – I’m very grateful.”

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Wayne was inducted into the King’s High School Wall of Fame on August 18 at a ceremony at the school.

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So get to know your volunteers, have regular talks with them and provide the right opportunities.

Then you will be able to connect with the volunteer’s motivational drive. And the motivational power and passion of your volunteers will come to the surface.

Volunteering Bay of Plenty refers volunteers to local non-profit organisations, assists organisations with their volunteer programme and promotes volunteering in the Bay.

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Access TO Water Here’s what is coming this summer...

Construction is due to start late September

You can watch construction progress via live feed on the webpge.

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Bonnets under the blossoms About 5000 heads will peer under 100-plus bonnets put up under the cherry blossoms in Greerton next month, when Tauranga Street Machines & Customs’ 39th Anniversary Bash parks up on Chadwick Rd.

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And just like the trees, the club’s hotrods, streetrods and classic cars – plus those displayed by visiting car-lovers – will shine in all their glory for the public to admire.

The car show on Saturday, September 24, is part of the Greerton Cherry Blossom Festival.

“It’s our club’s 39th anniversary and we’ve probably held this event 20 times – but this is our third year staging it in Greerton,” says Tauranga Street Machines & Customs club president Tim Wood.

He predicts this year’s show will draw another huge crowd keen to see unique and beautiful ladies of a different kind.

“We are one of the only clubs affiliated to the New Zealand Hot Rod Association that has hybrid cars – now I don’t mean ‘hybrid electric’ cars.

“I’m talking early English cars with American V8s fitted and that sort of stuff,” says Tim. “Typically, most hotrod clubs don’t allow owners with vehicles other than those with American origins.

“Whereas we have Australian cars and English cars provided they are what we consider special interest, powered with all sorts of things other than the usual American engines.

“When the club was founded 39 years ago, this was one of things that was stipulated.”

So on September 24 in Greerton, there will be rare gems aplenty to drool over.

“Last year there was huge variation in the cars on show – this year will be no different,” says Tim. What sort people want to look at shiny beauties among cherry blossom trees you may ask?

“Everybody,” says Tim. “Because the event is free to attend – whether you’re entering a car or just want to snoop around – you get people from all walks of life.”

All the local car clubbers and project-goers cruise in – but so do families and those enjoying all Greerton’s Blossom Festival has to offer.

Greerton Village School is hosting a gala day fundraiser again this year on the same day, letting car show-goers manoeuvre between the two attractions.

And the car show’s Famous Mystery Auction is set for 1pm, followed by a prizegiving.

“The non-reserve auction is mainly automotive goods donated by our sponsors. We auction them off at fairly reasonable prices, usually half of what they’re worth.” All of the ‘show cars’ park up on Chadwick Rd – which is closed between Cameron and Greerton roads. A spot for Tauranga Street Machines & Customs members is reserved near the new library – but the rest of Chadwick Rd is free game for ‘show cars’. The car show is on September 24 from 10am2pm. Car and public entry is free.

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Bonnets will be up under Greerton’s cherry blossoms again this year for the Tauranga Street Machines & Customs car show.

Spring into Greerton Village next season Yes, in just 12 days’ time, it’s the official start to spring.

And in Greerton Village this is a wondrous time of year with our cherry trees coming into their own, showing off those delicate pink blossoms we love to see.

To celebrate spring-time in the village, we look forward to our annual Cheery Blossom Festival, this year on Saturday, September 26, from 10am-2pm.

What’s in store this year? Well, I can tell you we have a mix of the old – because it’s been so popular – and the new – that we believe will be just as popular.

We are delighted to welcome back the Street Machines and Custom Car Show for the third year.

Even if you are not a car enthusiast, who cannot be in awe of these amazing machines that

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You are in for treat if you haven’t will line a large part of Chadwick seen and heard Tony performing Rd, showing off their unique before – and if you have you will paintwork. Greerton Village Mainstreet is once again supporting no doubt be putting this date in your diary now.

Greerton Village School in their Something new for the kids will fundraising efforts. be Circus Workshops.

The school will be hosting a Gala What child wouldn’t love to learn Day with many stalls, bouncy to juggle or spin plates? castles, live music and dancing.

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Struggling to break into the Tauranga business scene?

Are you a recent arrival in Tauranga? Looking for work or new business opportunities here?

How are you going? What’s been your experience of coming to Tauranga and finding the right fit?

At the chamber we see a lot of business people new to Tauranga, who have been drawn here by the fantastic lifestyle attractions of the region.

Or if you have come from Auckland or overseas, by the great value that buying a home in Tauranga offers.

Trouble is, it takes time to break into a new community and get to know people.

If you are looking for work, it can be a real challenge to find that ideal fit between your experience and skills and what is currently on offer here.

For all of the talk about boom times in Tauranga, there are many very capable and experienced people who struggle to make the headway they

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hope for.

When I arrived in Tauranga more than 20 years ago, it felt like the city was a closed shop, and it was hard to break in if you were an outsider.

Today the situation has changed and there are many more newcomers and people seem much more receptive about meeting you. One of the things I’ve noticed in recent years is the proliferation of all kinds of workrelated support groups and networks. But how do you make the right connections, and where do you find the right networks?

This can be daunting.

The chamber is hosting several events tailored for people just like you.

Starting with a breakfast networking event on Wednesday, August 31.

A number of speakers will talk from their experience about the type of assistance and support that’s available in Tauranga for newcomers. For more details, visit: www.tauranga.org.nz

A property manager who cares The reason property owners should change to Karen Johnson Property Management to look after their investments is simple.

“I care,” says business owner Karen Johnson. “I do, and I don’t treat everybody the same.

“I treat everyone as individuals, which is huge because so many companies use a once-size-fit-all method.”

Karen takes responsibility for a tenanting rental property very seriously – approaching the job with professionalism, dedication and great communication.

“I work out what’s best not only for the owner but the tenant – I look at the whole picture and find a way forward that’s best for all involved.

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“I answer my phone at whatever time of day or night, and I will deal with things as necessary.

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Introducing Xero to your business How well do you manage your business? Do you track your progress and understand your numbers? If you are thinking of changing your accounting software, you may want to consider Xero.

Xero, a user friendly accounting package, will streamline your accounting processes to give you real-time snapshots of your business

performance. It is cloud-based and can be used on any device anytime anywhere. Cronin Cullen Egan Limited Chartered Accountants will be running two free introduction to Xero seminars on September 1.

The seminars will be held at the Tauranga Yacht Club, at 10am and 5.30pm.

The event will be presented by Xero’s BOP account manager, followed by a question-and-answer session.

“We are passionate users of Xero with a large number of existing clients

already subscribing to Xero,” says CCE director Rob Egan. “Along with our technical accounting and tax knowledge, we can utilise our expertise in Xero to help you determine what’s right for your business.”

The 12 accountants at CCE are a dynamic and approachable team, who can offer anything from a basic service to a more involved service depending on your requirements.

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through to entities involved in farming, horticultural and construction industries,” says Rob. “It is exciting to be part of Tauranga’s growth as a city, and to embrace technology such as Xero to help business productivity and growth.

We want to help our clients improve their business and believe Xero has the tools to do this.”

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and small business owners to grow, by hearing from those who have already achieved success in business.

Ian ‘Ferg’ Ferguson and Scott Unsworth will be among those coming to speak at the event.

“Ferg is not only NZ’s most successful Olympian ever with a haul of four gold medals, he is also an accomplished businessman,” says Precision Business Summit founder Nick McDonald.

Ferg will talk about his triumphs on both the sporting and business stages and the key traits that helped him Ian Ferguson will achieve his success. speak at the event.

Founder of the

iconic Kiwi wetsuit brand ‘Orca’ Scott Unsworth will also be there to share his story of success.

Orca is now a global brand and the world’s number one selling wetsuit.

“We think having Ferg and Scott speaking adds an exciting angle for where we live in the Bay of Plenty, given we live an active and outdoors lifestyle here,” says Nick.

“How many people in the Bay already own an Orca wetsuit? Many!”

Additional speakers include multiple Entrepreneur of the Year award finalists, business coaches and local success stories.

For more information and to buy tickets, see: www.precisionbusinesssummit.co.nz

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Squeeze on property investors with new restrictions Booming house prices are leading to further restrictions on borrowings for property purchasers – both investors and owneroccupiers – a measure intended to cool the market.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is currently consulting on new Loan-to-Value Ratio restrictions – known as LVRs – intended to start from October 1, under which property investors will need a 40 per cent deposit.

New investors and property speculators are expected to be impacted the most under the new LVRs. However, long-term investors with access to high equity in their property portfolio may find opportunities arising from the changes.

At the same time new nationwide restrictions are also proposed for owner-occupier purchasers

requiring a 20 per cent deposit, which will no doubt have a negative effect on first-time buyers.

That said, with the recently announced amendments to the Government’s HomeStart scheme, first-home buyers can now earn more and buy more expensive houses, and still qualify for the subsidy, which itself remains unchanged.

The scheme offers a grant of up to $10,000 for an existing house, and $20,000 for a new house to add to a deposit for firsthome buyers.

Income caps for the HomeStart

grants are now $85,000, up from $80,000, for a single person and $130,000, up from $120,000, for a couple.

In addition to the above proposed LVR restrictions, higher income and

house price caps were needed because of a rise in wages and residential property prices since the scheme was first announced.

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SPORT & RECREATION

A fantastic winter day out at the rugby There’ll be plenty of action both on and off the field when the mighty Bay of Plenty Steamers’ take on Taranaki in their Mitre 10 Cup match at Tauranga Domain tomorrow afternoon.

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After its successful debut last year, Tauranga City Council’s Fans in Town initiative is back with more free live music and pre-match entertainment at Masonic Park from 11am to 2pm on August 20, ahead of the big game’s 2.35pm kick off.

Fans in Town is a partnership between council, Bay of Plenty Rugby, Downtown Tauranga and the majority of hospitality businesses in and around The Strand, which are offering deals, giveaways and festive activities on the day.

So head on down to the CBD tomorrow, soak up the atmosphere, get your face painted in your team’s colours and enjoy entertainment from Circus in a Flash, Fuse Street Drummers as well as funk and blues band Ahjeez, says Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby.

“I encourage everyone to get into the spirit of rugby. Come into town early, get together with friends and fans, enjoy the Fans in Town entertainment at Masonic Park, have a bite to eat, and show your support by joining the fans at the game,” says Stuart.

“Last year’s success in attracting a 5000-strong crowd to the ITM Cup match has proven that the Tauranga Domain is an outstanding downtown facility and ideally located to make the most of the day for families and friends in Tauranga’s CBD.” Bay of Plenty Rugby chief executive

Mike Rogers says it was a no-brainer for the union to return to the Tauranga Domain again following last year’s success.

Mike says the union’s especially excited to be providing different opportunities and activities for the community to get involved in.

“The cool thing for me last year was the variety of people, many weren’t your stereotypical rugby fans, it was a pretty vibrant scene,” says Mike.

“Our supporters made it clear us that they wanted a venue which created an atmosphere that was really enjoyable. The Tauranga Domain provided that environment they were looking for.”

Mike would love to see the mighty Steamers roll Taranaki on the field tomorrow, but will be equally delighted if Fans in Town can provide an experience where 5000-odd people enjoy a great atmosphere and a great day.

“For us it’s about our community, our whanau. We want everyone to use rugby as a way to enjoy being part of this community.”

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $5 for children 14 and under from www.boprugby.co.nz, Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.co.nz and at the gate.

For information on entertainment, road closures, parking, transport, see: www.mytauranga.co.nz/rugby David Tauranga

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union chief executive Mike Rogers and Tauranga City Mayor Stuart Crosby.

Photo: Chris Callinan.

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Rugby fans can travel to and from the Mitre 10 Cup Bay of Plenty Steamers versus Taranaki game for free on Saturday.

Travel to and from Tauranga Domain will be free on the Tauranga Bayhopper network for all game ticket holders from 10am on game day, August 20.

Departure is from Willow St bus stops after the game thanks

to Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

See www.baybus.co.nz or call 0800 4 BAY BUS (0800 4 229 28).

The Weekend Sun has five one-day FAN PASS codes – which gives people access to 24 hours of Sky Sport so they can view the game on August 20 from the comfort

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Giving a second life to curtains The Bay’s feeling the chill and retired leather seamstress Ann Letheren spends her wintery Wednesday mornings mending curtains for cold homes.

we need curtains and having it upfront in their minds when they’re changing their curtains. “We’re pretty lucky, people are pretty generous. We’re looking a little bit low at the moment though.”

And, strangely enough, they run out of hooks and cellotape more than curtains.

“We try to reuse everything, we’ll take the tape off curtains and reuse it. We certainly get all of the hooks that we can.”

“We’re always running short of hooks.

And we’re always needing clear plastic packing cellotape,” says Ann, which is used for measuring the curtains and packaging them up. Since the beginning of March, Ann estimates they’ve sent out more than 30 orders for curtains.

“People start to notice they haven’t got She sits in a small room, at a sewing curtains come May-June. They sort of machine. Or, that’s what she thought she’d manage as best they can until they get really be doing when she signed cold and then they realise up for the volunteer job. they need to contact us.”

Anybody with a “The sewing part of it, Community Services card as I’ve discovered, is only can apply for curtains about 10 or 20 per cent of through The Curtain Bank, the work.” and orders need to come She also collects, washes through a support agency if necessary, measures, and such as the Salvation Army bundles up retired curtains or Healthy Homes. to pass along to those “We sort out which in need along with five curtains are best for other volunteers. [applicant’s] windows,” says Ann’s been volunteering Ann. “Sometimes they don’t at The Red Cross Curtain necessarily get matching Bank in the Bay for curtains but they certainly five years, and says the get curtains that are suitable community is generally for their needs.” quite good at donating Curtain Bank is at the their old curtains – but Hillier Centre, and can maybe a bit forgetful. be reached by phone on “It’s a matter of Monday and Wednesday Ann Letheren has been volunteering at the curtain bank for five years.

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Upon further investigations, Tauranga Fire Brigade senior station officer Neil Brown says the fire was caused by a multibox – which has multiple plug outlets – and that smoke alarms were present in the house but were down due to Initially, it was reported the redecorating. residents of the Bellfield Place Neil says regardless of renovations home had no smoke alarms and redecorations, having a installed in the house, and had a working smoke alarm should be a priority.

“It just pays to try and keep at least one up or to put one up at night or in the evening before you go to bed,” says Neil.

“It’s very important to have working smoke alarms. When you go to sleep at night you can’t smell smoke.”

Firefighters at the scene of a fire at Bellfield Place.

Neil says it’s important

to maintain the health of your smoke alarms and heaters in the home, and making sure smoke alarms are functional and working.

“The best protection you can give your family is putting in a photoelectric long-life smoke alarm. “What that’s going to do is give you a warning if something does go wrong, because accidents do happen; things break down.”

Neil says the Tauranga Fire Brigade offer home fire safety visits – open for anyone and everyone.

They’ll pop around to your house and tell you where the best places are for your smoke alarms, talk to you about a good escape route should your house catch alight and talk to children about fire safety such as ‘a metre from the heater’ and ‘always look while you cook’.

For more information, visit www.fire.org.nz

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If it’s been on your wish list for years – or banging around in your head for the last five minutes – gentleman, now is your chance to jump in a car and race!

The Ford Muscle Car Club of NZ’s annual Taupo Track Day is on Sunday, August 28 – and promises to let you live out all of your speed-filled dreams in a car. Any car! The Tauranga-based club’s vice president Barry Gordon says the day is for anyone wanting to get in a car and race.

“We’ve run this track day annually since the club began in 1994 and this year we expect about 60 cars to show up,” says Barry. Any make and model can enter – the only rule is road cars need a current Warrant of Fitness, and race cars require a logbook.

“A variety of vehicles enter – you can even bring your mother’s car, as I tell people,” laughs Barry. Scrutineering is from 8am-10am, followed by a drivers’ briefing, practice run; then it’s business time.

“The format is dual

sprints – so only two cars take off from the start-line at any time – and only eight cars are on the track. The day is run under our own rules, which are a variation of Motorsport NZ rules.”

Barry says the event pulls heaps drivers and onlookers from far and wide. Why? “It could be something they’ve wanted to do for ages – and it’s a nice, closed, controlled environment to do so. We’ve got some who come every year.”

The events finishes with prizegiving at 3pm. “There’s first, second and third prizes for club members and non-members go into a draw for the three fastest times of the day.”

“There’s also a sportsperson trophy, awarded to anyone helping out, or doing something special on the day.”

Barry encourages all would-be racers to get revved up and enter at $150 per person.

Taupo Track Day is Sunday, August 28, from 8am at Bruce Maclaren Motorsport Park. To enter, see: www.fordmusclecars.org.nz Merle Foster

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Anything and everything skin The Mount Maunganui Caci Clinic is conveniently located on Girven Rd. Caci is NZ’s skin and appearance experts offering appearance medicine, laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and beauty therapy services.

Discretion and convenience is guaranteed – you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands. Their team of beauty therapists and nurses administer only the highest level of service and expertise to get you the best results.

As soon as you enter Caci you feel a sense of warmth. “Welcoming and inviting while offering a sense of tranquility and calm – a perfect balance to ensure our clients feel completely at ease,” says local owner Ange McAinch.

If you need advice on skincare but are unsure where to start, Caci Mount

Maunganui offer complimentary consultations. Plus they make treatments affordable by offering interest-free payment solutions, so you can pay for your treatments either weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

“Our priority is helping clients with their concerns. We want to ensure that you’re going to get the best results that are truly long-lasting,” says Ange.

“We can relate because we’ve also tried the treatments ourselves – we’re there to share our experience and help you start on a plan that suits you.”

For confidential, friendly and expert advice contact the team at Caci Mount Maunganui, and book a complimentary consultation today on 07 562 0028.

Caci Mount Maunganui is excited to introduce their new senior therapist Sarah Cameron. Book a 30-minute hydrating facial and you’ll receive another one free! Conditions apply.

Beauty therapists Sarah Raybould and Sarah Cameron, owner, Ange McAinch and Registered Nurse Jacqui Macgregor.

Get your metabolic health check-up!

Every second day a headline screams out about our growing obesity

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and diabetes numbers. While we agree that raising awareness around the obvious risks associated with drinking sugary drinks is a good move, in the long run our view is education around nutrition and associated lifestyle issues will pay the biggest dividend in helping turn these numbers around.

The numbers are scary, and with more than 50 per cent of the population having weight, diabetes and metabolic issues.

The first step that we will initiate in our new digital programme is to

clarify with users whether or not they are at risk.

With the help of a diabetes educator and a number of GPs, we have come up with a questionnaire we will use to help people work out where they stand.

The online programme will then prompt users to follow one pathway or the other. Obviously,

any medical condition like heart disease, cancer or diabetes is far easier to treat the earlier the diagnosis is made.

Your odds of a favourable outcome, and a subsequent healthy life, will improve exponentially if you are proactive in seeking out medical opinions if you experience significant weight gain or any other changes or lumps or bumps that shouldn’t be there.

If you are interested in taking our quick questionnaire and finding out whether or not you may be at risk of having diabetes or other metabolic conditions, you can visit: www.sunlive.co.nz and search ‘Leigh Elder – Metabolic Health Check Up.’

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Cosmetic surgery minus all of the stress Take the fear out of that tummy tuck, dental work, or nose job.

For the last three years, Jackie Brown of Bums, Tums & Gums has been escorting groups of Kiwis to Thailand for a range of cosmetic surgeries.

“Having spent 30 years in the travel industry, I recognise the niche market where everyone wants to improve themselves but don’t really have the background to do the research themselves.

“That’s where I come in,” says Jackie.

Anything from a face lift to all-over body

hospital”, and are highly recommended by a top Thai surgeon.

“The hospital is Joint Commission International accredited, and that’s an accreditation given to a hospital once they’ve shown a really high professional standard.”

The trips cost from $2199 per person, and you pay for your procedure on top of that.

Jackie emphasises the feeling of community and friendship that is developed between the tour groups.

“We all knock on each other’s doors and go for breakfast in the hotel together – some with their tummy tucks, some with their scarves wrapped Jackie Brown has a wealth of experience. contouring can be done on the trips.

Jackie says all doctors and surgeons perform at a “huge

Simplifying your beauty routine Take the frustrations out of your daily beauty routine with a semi-permanent make-up process offered at Brow Art and Beauty in Tauranga.

The semi-permanent process is intended to replace time spent filling in eyebrows, applying eyeliner or topping up lipstick during the day.

“Whether your brows have thinned, lost their glow or you simply want to improve their shape, look or Beauty technician Why Jones.

even a new colour, Brow Art and Beauty has become a popular choice,” says technician Why Jones.

They also offer 3D, 6D cosmetic eyebrow feathering – or ‘hair-stroke’ – which is a semipermanent makeup technique used to provide clients with natural-looking eyebrows.

“There are many people who can also benefit from the treatment including alopecia sufferers, chemotherapy patients, people who are visually impaired or with unsteady hands due to illness or age – or for anyone who may be sensitive to everyday make-up.”

Why has had extensive training in the most up-to-date techniques and only uses the highest quality tools to ensure a safe, precise hassle-free treatment. She ensures the strictest hygiene and sterilisation practices are followed. Why uses only semi-permanent natural pigments that comply to health and safety standards.

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around their heads. “I call them the wounded warrior women.”

Jackie organises a meet-up before the trip to help take away any anxiety, as well as buddying up each person with

someone who has been on a previous trip. So if you’ve been thinking of getting a little work done, but don’t know where to start, get in touch with Jackie. She’d love to help!

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Understanding Jacob and his journey Starring in a home-made video of his daily life is helping boost the confidence of one Tauranga youngster who suffers from a rare movement disorder called dystonia.

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Jacob Hall has shown his video to his Otumoetai Primary friends and posted it on the school’s Facebook page “to tell my class about what happens to me”.

The result has seen Jacob become happy to talk about dystonia and how it affects the nine-year-old – something he wouldn’t utter a word about before.

Mother Sharyn Hall says it’s also helping his classmates, school and community understand what Jacob’s going through and feel comfortable talking about and offering support.

“I know people will have just noticed change in Jacob – but there are just days when I cannot even talk about it because I’ll just cry,” says Sharyn. “Then there’s days it’s all fine.”

After a healthy pregnancy Sharyn gave birth to Jacob on November 8, 2006. But Jacob inhaled meconium and lost oxygen.

“Doctors had to resuscitate him, then he was having seizures.” Flown to Waikato Hospital, Jacob was put in an induced coma for three days to help heal his brain.

“They told us he may not survive – and if he did he would be brain damaged,” says Sharyn. “You just of go into autopilot and just deal [with it].”

Miraculously, Jacob pulled

left side as well and has made my shoulders through. He had a few hunch forward.” hiccups along the Sharyn says this year things have way – but he did pull deteriorated and Jacob can only go to school through. one and a half hours per day.

And for eight years He’s homeschooled as well. “Jacob gets everything was fine. very tired but luckily he doesn’t “We always felt like we’d dodged this massive get pain. It can also affect my bullet – and always felt balance, my speech and how lucky we are,” says my memory,” says Jacob.

Sharyn. “Until my arms “This all makes me very stopped [in January 2015],” tired and causes my body to shake.” says Jacob.

Not long after Christmas He still loves to 2014 his family noticed he draw. He’s taught himself to draw was holding plates funny. with his left hand He kept his arm in tight. as his right hand “We thought that’s not gets too shaky. normal – it was lot worse But on a good than what we thought.” day he’s out Within three weeks his playing tag. hand was stuck above his head “And soccer,” “and he was shaking all over”. says Jacob.

“We had no idea what was He also likes going on – it was really scary.” swimming. “I Sharyn had never heard of think what is dystonia – soon Jacob was diagnosed hard for people to with it. understand is Jacob On his video, Jacob says can be running and dystonia is a rare movement Jacob Hall is jumping and playing – and then disorder “which causes massive still a keen bang, he’s gone. His whole body is war in my body”. “Messages from soccer player. shaking,” says Sharyn. my brain to my body get mixed Photo: Bruce Barnard.

The future for Jacob is unknown. up and the muscles fight against “From what I understand is each other.” dystonia is very unpredictable and the Jacob’s movement has deteriorated further. doctors can’t give you any idea of what will “My right arm stopped working and happen,” says Sharyn. “We’ve just got to play turned inwards.” It also affects his neck and it by ear.” shoulders. “This year it has gone into my Merle Foster

Beware of skin-stripping treatments In the 1990s the beauty industry went through a period of huge change in response to developments in skincare technology.

Skin treatments like heavy chemical peels, laser resurfacing and microdermabrasion became popular very quickly. Therapists and clients alike leapt at the chance to bring about fast-acting improvements for dull, disordered or ageing skin.

What they didn’t know at the time is these short-term fixes were creating long-term damage. Any treatment or product that strips the upper layers of the skin leaves

the vulnerable layers beneath exposed to environmental factors, which cause skin sensitivity and premature ageing.

I’m relieved to say we have never offered these treatments at Jamele, basically because my mother was ahead of her time. Skin-stripping treatments went against every instinct she had learnt from her mentor, Janice Sarre-Smith, who founded Janesce Skincare.

Our priority, for the last 30 years, has been to protect and

maintain the integrity of the skin’s uppermost layers. Our skin has a natural fine oil barrier that protects the skin from dehydration and moisture loss.

If we want to enjoy healthy, beautiful skin for a lifetime you need to use skincare products and treatments that keep that barrier function supported and intact.

It is vital you avoid all granulated scrubs and peels as these destroy the skin’s first line of defense.

Jamele products and treatments are all concerned with preserving the integrity of the skin barrier function and building beautiful skin from within during the long-term.

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From sore throat to strep throat Cherie Bennett didn’t want to speak to The Weekend Sun, it was simply a “last resort�.

which owns Bayfair Doctors, says the health and wellbeing of their patients is a priority and they take all complaints raised extremely seriously. “Following a conversation with the patient, we understand she has contacted the Health and Disability Commissioner with For a month the Mount regards to her complaint, which the doctors, Maunganui mother has been Bayfair and Green Cross Health supports,� says attempting to lay a complaint the spokesperson. with the Health and Disability “We are satisfied the complaint will be dealt Commissioner over the level of with through a process which is fair to both care her 10-year-old son Nicholas parties and we will received from a physician at Bayfair comply fully with Doctors. “I’ve been trying to any outcomes follow the right procedures to lay from the HDC a complaint but nobody seemed to process.� care,� says Cherie.

Cherie Bennett’s son Nicholas A National On July 13, Cherie took Nicholas during his second visit to Advocacy Trust to Bayfair Doctors to have a Bayfair Doctors on July 13. spokesperson severely infected scratch on his confirms an finger examined, as well as his sore advocate is throat. During this consultation she claims to have asked the doctor five working with out.� After several unsuccessful attempts times to take a swab of his throat.

Cherie to resolve her to give Nicholas antibiotics orally, he Cherie told the doctor her nephew concerns and looking into received intravenous antibiotics “which staying with the whanau had previously her complaint about the worked thankfully�. suffered from rheumatic fever and she delay.

Two days later Cherie received a “needed to protect my family�.

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Linking children to living on the land It sounds like the start of a joke. Two house cows, a few horses, three kunekune pigs, chickens – and a morepork that’s adopted the Powell family and lives in a tree around the back.

But it’s not joke – the Powell family run two tiny hectares in Papamoa that are opening up a huge agricultural world to Kiwi kids who nowadays have no links to the land at all.

That’s why father Kevin Powell set up Teacher in the Paddock about 18 months ago, at their leased property on Tara Rd. “Our lifestyle is a little different and it’s doing a lot of things by hand,” says the trained teacher.

“Through doing my teaching degree I learned there’s a lot of resources online but not much where you can immerse yourself in – whether it is see, smell, touch feel, taste.

“And for the rural side of things there wasn’t really anything where children could come in –even if they hate animals or were terrified of them or any of those things – and have a platform to relate.”

So six children after-school – and eight during schools holidays – get a teacher in a paddock experience.

Kevin and wife Jane, a gardening guru who shares her wealth of knowledge about food, with daughter Mariana, passionately show children, parents and community where their food comes from and how to eat nutritionally well.

The children get hands-on milking cows, horse riding, growing crops, looking after animals – there’s honey extraction from beehives, to butter or bread-making to popping ‘popcorn’ from dried corn grown out back.

And feeding chickens and learning about composting, worm farming etc.

And more importantly they make that connection of how farming produces food.

“So it’s about connecting people with their food. We’ve had comments like ‘Why isn’t the cow blue?’ Because kids only see the blue branding on the milk bottle at the supermarket,” says Kevin.

The Powells also host woofers, community groups, kindergarten children and international students on their property.

Jane holds informal workshops on preparing probiotic food and drink and cultured foods. And

Kevin hosts the cheese making workshops.

And the reaction? “They are just gobsmacked most of the time.”

“It helps connect children and adults with their food, where it comes from and how it impacts our health and wellbeing, as well as many other aspects of renewable living principles,” says Kevin.

And he says the children get a confidence boost. “Their whole beings change – and I strongly believe these experiences set them up life’s challenges for later in life.”

Merle Foster

Corban McLeod milking Amber, watched by Kevin Powell.

Regional council says beware – spray is in the air It’s a time for diplomacy, dialogue and understanding. and consideration from both growers The kiwifruit spray season starts this month and the and neighbours.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has appealed for care “Growers are usually compliant with spray rules but a little extra care would be appropriate,” says BOPRC senior pollution prevention officer John Morris.

Hydrogen cyanamide, often referred to by its brand name ‘Hi-Cane’, is sprayed onto kiwifruit vines this month to increase the quantity of fruit on the vines, to promote bud break or growth from buds and encourage earlier and shorter flowering. But for humans there are downsides.

The chemical has a “mild toxicity”.

Exposure to hydrogen cyanamide can cause eye irritation, gastro-intestinal symptoms of nausea and vomiting, headaches and erythema or reddening of the skin. It’s also reported to have caused respiratory irritation.

Consequently, neighbours like to be notified about Hi-Cane spraying so they can take extra precautions such as moving stock, keeping pets inside, or going elsewhere while the spray is being applied.

Unsafe or un-notified spraying should be reported to the regional council’s pollution hotline on 0800 884 883.

The hotline is staffed 24/7.

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Sprout seeking superstars in the agritech world Could you be the next agritech superstar? If so look out – Sprout is scouting the Bay of Plenty region to find the next agritech superstar to take part in the second serving of its accelerator programme.

The national agritech business accelerator is searching the country for eight budding entrepreneurs with embryonic agritech businesses operating in the “paddock to the plate” space, and using technologies that improve yield, efficiency and profitability.

The chosen eight will receive

a cash investment of $20,000 and be placed in a five-month part-time and remotely delivered programme that will see them flown around the country for mentoring and training from world-class leaders in technology, research and business growth.

The programme will culminate in an opportunity to pitch for investment to a handpicked group of potential investors, corporate partners and potential customers.

Sprout business strategy advisor Stu Bradbury says Sprout wants to help entrepreneurs grow their start-ups from great ideas into investment-ready, earlystage companies.

“We know that many early-stage entrepreneurs find it difficult to articulate their ideas and in turn gain support from customers, stakeholders and investors.

“We’ve addressed this with Sprout graduate Andrew Humphries from AgriTrack shows farmers how the Sprout programme and are happy to report that to use his farm tracking service.

Western Bay of Plenty avocado growers win awards Two Western Bay of Plenty avocado-growing couples have claimed AVOCO’s top grower awards.

Brian and Jan Robinson from Kauri Point won the AVOCO’s Grower of the Year award at the company’s Auckland conference.

The couple, who have a four hectare block of mature Hass avocados, produced a two-year average of 21.7 tonnes per hectare.

Nominated by their packhouse Kauripak, they also won Team Avocado Grower of the Year.

David and Kay Wallace from Omokoroa, who pack with Apata, were runners up to the supreme award

after earlier being judged Primor Grower of the Year.

The awards recognise excellence and offer public recognition for growers who operate at the top of their game. A significant change to this year’s awards meant growers were judged on average total tonnes per hectare, export percentage and fruit size profile for the last two seasons – not their immediate last season’s production.

Woman finally leads NZ’s Jersey ‘herd’ Jersey New Zealand has just appointed its first ever woman as president of the organisation in its 144-year history.

Alison Gibb, a dairy farmer from Taupiri, says NZ already has the world’s largest population of Jersey cows but she wants the national herd

of 880,000 to increase even further.

“The Jersey cow has a number of advantages, including higher fertility and ease of calving, and a lighter frame which means less pugging of pasture,” says Alison, who also likes the cows for their inquisitive and generally quiet natures.

our first group of eight alumni all experienced strong business growth as a result,” says Stu. Register to apply for the 2016/2017 Sprout programme now at: www.sproutagritech.com The programme commences October 6. The specific primary production areas covered in Sprout’s definition of Agritech include:

agriculture, horticulture, forestry, pipfruit, viticulture and aquaculture.

The Sprout accelerator programme was designed by BCC, a Palmerston North-based business incubator.

During the last two years BCC has helped establish four globally-focused agritech startups, which have raised in excess of $15 million in growth capital from NZ and overseas investors.

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Better waste management on the way?

Tauranga city councillors approved a plan this week to use government money to study long term waste issues for the city. The adoption of the new Waste Management and Minimisation Plan this week begins a round of surveys and studies of Tauranga’s rubbish that is funded by the landfill levy paid to the Government on every tonne of rubbish trucked over the Kaimai Range. The investigation will require intensive waste surveys and

data collection as it seeks to consider the most cost effective ways to offer kerbside collections to every resident.

The council is looking at roadside collection of rubbish, mixed recycling, separate glass recycling, and garden and food waste. Following the surveys and studies the council will decide whether or not significant changes are needed – which will require community consultation because of the Long Term Plan amendment required.

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State housing – what devilish details we’ll never know

So IHC subsidiary Accessible Properties New Zealand Limited, set up in 2010 with $13,850,850 share capital, was solely under control of IHC until new directors were appointed in 2013/2014.

Now they will snare the 1124 state houses in Tauranga as the preferred buyer – a private company, not a charity nor a trust nor incorporated society.

Social Housing Minster Paula Bennett has released no pertinent details about land banking, vendor (Crown) finance, leasing arrangements, safeguards so on and so forth.

What sweeteners, inducements and discounting involved with this deal is anyone’s guess.

Why doesn’t Housing NZ just keep trucking on because although not the greatest landlord it has some social conscience?

Can an IHC outfit that lacks experience in social rental housing do any better financially or for the tenants?

It has all the look of race-based initiatives and political expediencies with no protection for tenants, nor the Kiwi taxpayer, nor those with any social

conscience about our most vulnerable citizens.

The weak vibes from local National MPs simply portray a couple of apple polishers, playing follow the leader. The devil here is in the ‘complete detail’ and Kiwis have no idea and are unlikely to ever find out until it all turns to custard and that’s too late.

It is worth remembering “there is no Holy Grail in making money out of poor and disadvantaged people’s misfortune”. No guarantee however that is the case here – it has the look of a ‘kick in the guts’ to it.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

More irresponsible proposed spending Re: R Paterson’s letter ‘No need for new stadium’ (The Weekend Sun, August 12).

R Patterson is quite correct in all his comments on a new stadium.

The function of elected council officials is to see that a city or town is run efficiently in a fiscally responsible way, seeing that ratepayers are provided with efficient and cost-effective services and infrastructure.

Councillors are not elected to toss money round like a man with no arms. They are there to

manage ratepayers’ money in a fiscally-responsible way.

The current Tauranga City Council is a bunch of squander bugs of the worst kind, who want to be memorialised of their tenure without giving a toss to the huge debts they will incur on behalf of the very few long-suffering

ratepayers in the area – probably less than 70,000 of us.

Every ratepayer should be objecting to the irresponsible proposed spending of the current mob and make sure at the upcoming local body elections that they don’t tick any names of the current incumbents.

We need people in council who are prepared to run the council efficiently and sensibly and keep their hands in their pockets and out of ours.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

A big put-off to Tauranga’s CBD shoppers I can tell you exactly why Tauranga CBD is becoming a deserted wasteland with tumbleweed blowing down the streets and shops closing up permanently.

Homeless people. When I came into the CBD on a recent Monday to browse around the shops homeless men were sitting at doorways smoking, huffing and

puffing their toxic air everywhere. It was disgusting.

Tauranga Mainstreet, the Chamber of Commerce and the city council should get off their backsides and fix the problem. And don’t keep asking for money until you make the CBD a desirable destination to be in.

Free of wandering homeless drifting cigarette smoke everywhere.

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How dodgy are our dog bylaws?

Well, another August 1 has gone – and with it a chunk of my funds for being a responsible dog owner, to pay for the troubles of wanderers or mongrels. I mean the dogs, not the owners. Well, maybe.

Yes, the dog registration deadline has been and gone – another $85 for the 2016/2017 year for ‘registering’ my pooch in the Western Bay of Plenty.

So what does my dog or I get for it? Nothing.

Diddly squat.

But I do get a pat on the back for supporting the uselessness of others. Because from what I can tell the money we pay goes into council coffers – and they reckon they use it to pay for animal control. And you guessed it – not just dog control but ‘control’ of all animals. Because that make sense.

Now Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s policy committee recommends a $250,000 upgrade and expansion of the 20-year-old

Katikati and Te Puke animal shelters to meet needs of a growing dog population.

Yep that’s right – dogs impounded in the WBOP will soon be locked up in new digs – courtesy of responsible dog owners paying registrations districtwide. Council says a number of picked up, lost, or roaming dogs is more than it can accommodate.

I say boohoo.

But don’t worry – no increase in dog registration fees is required to fund the shelter upgrades because the dog population is growing fast enough to ensure there is sufficient funding. So we won’t be charged extra for the upgrades – cool! Apparently dog impounds in the last five years have increased 40 per cent. I wonder how many registered dogs were impounded? I bet not many. The majority will be the wanderers or mongrels without a yellow tag. The dogs – hopefully not their owners.

And why do dogs on Matakana Island only cost $40 before August 1? Compared to my dog’s $85?

The dog bylaws of most councils in this country are archaic. What about user-pays?

K Morland, Katikati.

Parents need to raise their children right Social Development Minister Anne Tolley is attempting to heal a social experiment that has failed miserably.

During the last 40 years the New Zealand taxpayer has poured billions of dollars into all things Maori without any idea as to what all that money has produced.

A panel of experts find that 35 per cent of all Maori children but only 11 per cent of non-Maori children came to the notice of Child, Youth and Family, in their first five years.

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Once again, tribal elite within institutions, universities, charitable trusts, Maori corporations etc are doing well financially while the whanau at the other end of the ladder are deprived of the basics needed to grow healthy, happy children.

A job, home, warm clothes, a full belly, appropriate reading material, someone to teach them

morals and ethics and most importantly, lots of love and attention.

This is not the fault of politicians, they are not responsible for how our young fry turn out.

It is 100 per cent the fault of the parents, families/whanau and the community at large.

So, yet again, more money will be thrown at ‘the lost cause’ because those responsible for the deprivation will not uplift their obligations to raise their children correctly.

MJ Anderson, Pyes Pa.

Examples of needless, idle conversation in our lives At 8.45pm in a supermarket and the checkout asks whether you have had a good day?

Do you invite her to sit down so you can discuss?

Well no, actually I didn’t have a good day. My cat got run over, the bottom fell out of my share portfolio, I suspect my wife is having an affair and the job is looking dodgy.

Should I expect the checkout to minister to me or just dismiss my misery with a “never mind, it’s a new day tomorrow”.

I suppose the point is silence is not a vacuum that

needs to filled with meaningless words. A simple hullo, smile, end it. That should cut it.

I was just getting over that then the checkout asks if that’s all today. Today? What’s with the today?

But she ain’t finished yet. It is now 9pm and the checkout offers me another platitude. “Enjoy the rest of your day!” Smile.

It’s 9pm and I will be in bed asleep in an hour after I have unpacked the groceries. What will there be left in the day to enjoy? More smiles please and less idle chatter.

C. Mudgeon, Bureta.

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VOTER EMPOWERMENT (VET) has checked through recent Submission Hearings for hidden significant financial consequences for TCC ratepayers.

One glaring example is “The Draft Amendment to Council Land: Recognition of Tangata Whenua Interests and Aspirations Policys” (DC118 - April 2016). Full submissions in opposition were presented by Council watchers who robustly cricticised the proposed new policy because although it went through an extensive submission process in October 2014 it was now being reviewed only 18 months later.

2014 Policy was implemented primarily to apply to only surplus Council land up for sale, but under the current proposal it appears any land owned by Council that takes iwis fancy would be fair game. What purports here to go under the guise of amendments to the existing Policy for clarification purposes is actually a total rewrite of the Policy adopted on 14th October 2014.

• The Treaty settlement process has addressed all Tauranga Moana Tangata Whenua historical claims.

• This new draft Council policy, with its associated potential land transfers, does NOT apply to land grievances under Treaty processes whereby iwi receive additional compensation to cover privately owned land that is not available under the settlement process, thus giving them the ability to buy land of interest in the open market place.

• Council land essentially is privately owned and Council is entrusted with the care of these assets on behalf of ALL the community. It is not for Council to add to the Treaty settlement quantum by gifting community owned assets to iwi or selling to them at a discount to the disadvantage of TCC Ratepayers. Sale by public auction is fully transparent and allows all interested parties to bid whereas ‘rights of first refusal’ always have a whiff of ‘sweetheart’ deals.

• Where income streams are involved, such as with the Mauao Domain Reserve and the Mobil site on Chapel Street, secrecy over negotiations or endeavoring to withhold details from Ratepayers, likely taints all those involved!

• Surplus Council land holdings, which belong to all of us, should be sold so as to defray the ever increasing rates burden. They should not be handed over free of charge or by “right of first refusal” to one race-based group that has already received so much from the public purse • Views of iwi should be listened to along with those of all other interested parties, but satisfying the ever increasing aspirations of iwi at the expense of the rest of the community and ratepayers is both race based and unacceptable. No one should be advantaged or disadvantaged because of ethnicity. The current. Draft Policy Initiatives appear to have been discussed and formulated via TCC Maori Committee Meetings (both formal and informal) from early 2015, with reference being made to “rights of first refusal”, the Treaty, litigation etc.

• Submitters in opposition requested the new Draft Policy be rejected entirely.

Interestingly, the matter was reported back to Councillors on 9 May 2016 when a decision was due but then inexplicably was left to lie on the table.

Now it appears Council staff are intent on placating Maori interests yet this is consultation with just one group while others have been kept out of the loop and still there’s no decision.

Who control Tauranga City Council?

Treaty Negotiations Minister (Finlayson) said this about the settlements: “It will enable the iwi to enjoy the benefits of settlement and look forward to a stronger future. These settlements will allow the iwi to build a strong base for their people and allow them to participate fully in the economic, social and cultural life of their regions”.

• VET supports the status quo which is workable clear, straightforward and equitable to all citizens calling on TCC to reject the new draft policy because race based preferences are not acceptable in Tauranga or New Zealand. Indications are that initiatives for change came from TCC staff and Maori interests, not Councillors - another example of Council staff wagging the tail of the dog!

Councillors must show fortitude, grasp the nettle and say enough is enough or this nonsense will drift on and on costing TCC Ratepayers very dearly.

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Detour Theatre is presenting Shakespeare’s famous drama of tragic young love ‘Romeo and Juliet’ live on stage from August 31 to September 17.

Tickets are available online at www.iticket.co.nz, by phoning 0508 iticket, or at Tauranga i-SITE.

Defying the feud that divides their families, Romeo and Juliet enjoy the fleeting rapture of courtship and marriage.

But a combination of old animosities and new coincidences brings them to suicidal deaths.

A rich mixture of romantic lyricism, bawdy comedy, intimate harmony and sudden violence has kept Romeo and Juliet perennially loved by generation after generation since its writing in the mid-1590s.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ is live on stage at Detour Theatre from August 31 to September 17.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to Romeo and Juliet on August 31 at 7.30pm for two lucky readers who can tell us who wrote Romeo and Juliet?

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

Entries must be received by Wednesday, August 24.

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You can join them too.

Music director Bernice Tweed and her music team are inspirational in their ability to teach this four-part harmony barbershop style of singing.

People aged 18 and older will be taught how to develop their voice and singing skills and the ability to perform in public in a professional way.

The Keynotes practise at Wesley Centre, 13th Ave, every Thursday at 6.45pm.

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Expanding audiences with advertising It’s always a famine or a feast; there’s either nothing happening or everything.

The plan was to spend this week talking about the International Film Festival, which started last night and is underway at the Rialto Cinema. But then emails started arriving from every direction and gigs began to impinge.

And here’s a word to the wise: if you email or contact me in some way – sky writing is popular if less tasty than carrier pigeons – I will do my level best to include your gig in the column. Priority goes to the original and interesting so remember to mention what might be original or interesting about your band or gig.

And, yes, it really is that easy to get publicity.

It still amazes me that bands – and venues – do so little to promote themselves. Many seem to assume that a few Facebook posts are enough.

Bad news guys: You just reached your friends and family. If you want to expand your audience, expand your advertising.

There is one specific event that I had already planned to write about. But first let me mention the others, the ones that got in touch (just to prove it is worthwhile!)

Up and coming soon

This weekend there are three things: On Saturday, August 20, you can catch singer/songwriter John Michaelz down at Brew Bar on The Strand from 4pm.

John returned to town a few months back after a sojourn in Whangarei, with a bunch of new songs and a plan to assemble a new band.

That’s currently underway. Meanwhile, you can hear said songs on Saturday.

(And, skipping ahead, Eastslide Blues return to Brew at the same time next Saturday, August 27. The electric blues duo from Gisborne do a chunky job on tunes from Howlin’ Wolf to John Lee Hooker and beyond).

Back to this weekend: After John, head down to the Historic Village Hall where Aussie duo Wizard and Oz are back in town with their mix of popular covers and virtuoso piano. Doors open at 7pm, admission is $25 and includes light refreshments.

And to complete a full-on musical weekend, get yourselves out to The Omokoroa Boat Club on

Sunday, August 21, for Kokomo’s first show in the Bay since their Easter album launch. They promise songs new and old and perhaps even surprise guests.

Tickets are $22.50 (or $20 for club members) from Eventfinda or at the club. And back – or forward – to next weekend...

A little later on

On Friday, August 26, Totara Street at MauaoPAC hosts Tautoko – a benefit concert for Whare Tauranga, which itself is the first stage of Te Tuinga Whanau’s ‘Whare 4 Whanau’ project, catering for disadvantaged families. Even if it wasn’t for a good cause the music should be wonderful, including the likes of King Kapisi, Chad Chambers, Israel Starr, Majic Paora, Nofo Lameko, TJ Taotua and a live band, Sidewalk Empire, Regan Perry and more. Great line-up! Tickets are $25 from Eventfinda, doors open 7pm.

Music and art

And, finally, the one show I started off to write about. Grant Bullot’s Concerbition. The word ‘show’ seems particularly appropriate here: This is both an exhibition and a concert.

As well as filling the harp slot in Kokomo, Grant is an artist of many years standing.

In one of the very final events to take place at the Te Puna Hall from 7.30pm, Saturday, August 27, Grant combines both disciplines.

There will be an exhibition of Grant’s most recent paintings, a series depicting NZ musicians, many local and from the Bay, some from further afield.

Accompanying this will be an informal concert featuring a lot of the musicians in the paintings, and including Grant taking centre stage to sing, play harmonica, present videos and more.

The bulk of the music will come from Grant’s friends, variously members of Brilleaux, The Packhouse Experience, Little River Boys, Kokomo and other bands. The exact line-ups are as mysterious as the concept but sound like a whole bunch of fun.

Tickets for the event, and it certainly sounds like an event, are $10 from Eventfinda.

So no room for the Film Festival this week. Have a look online. Lots of good movies. More on it next watusi@thesun.co.nz week. Maybe.

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 21 – Take 2 5-8pm. Jazz and easy listening duo.

Mount RSA Friday 19 – Tequila 7.30pm.

Saturday 20 – Coopers Run 7.30pm.

Sunday 21 – Mr 2na 4.30pm.

The Crown and Badger Friday 19 – Planet of 3 – 9pm till late.

Saturday 20 – Pirate Party – Shabang 5pm till late.

Sunday 21 – One One One 2-5pm.

The Hop House Friday 19 – Jinan Dodd playing from 7.30pm.

Thursday 25 – Quiz Night from 7pm.

The Matua Wednesday 24– “A Taste of Your Music”. Come along with chord sheets and sing with the band.

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Friday 19 August

Flowers of Praise Aug 19-21 at st Enoch’s Presbyterian Church, 16th Ave Tauranga.

Formal opening Aug 19 10.30am. Aug 20 10am - 4.30pm. Aug 21 11am 4.30pm. Entry by gold coin donation.

Refreshments available $2. All proceeds to Habitat for Humanity.

Friday Rio Olympics Fun Night Games, prizes, hydroslide, waves & music. Tickets: Only $6 to get in. At Baywave 6-8pm.

Saturday 20 August

Annual Book Sale Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias please. 576 7105 Arms & Militaria Show Displays & sales tables of sporting & military firearms, weapons & accessories, books, medals, uniforms & more. Aug 20 9am - 4pm & Aug 21 9am - 3pm Greerton Hall. Adults $5 day or $7 weekend. Children free.

Bay Network Singles Club Weekly social activities for those 55-70+.

Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings. Jean 576 9988 BOP Caravan Club Rallies are held throughout the year for motorhomes & caravans. If interested in joining like minded people, Neal 576 9031 BOP Rose Society Sponsoring a final rose pruning demonstration at Mitre 10, Te Puke 10.30-11.30am. Lucky ticket prize & a price for an attendee at any session donated by Mitre 10. Fern 575 2857 Car Boot Sale Greerton Village School, Greerton Road 7.30am-12pm. Cost $5 for a single site & larger sites by arrangement. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 Car Boot Sale Community Church, 30 Evans Rd 8-11am. Car wash, food - $5 a space. Arthur 574 1822 Haydn Creation Concert Aug 27 at St Mary Immaculate Church, Cameron Rd/1st Ave 7.30pm. $35 adults, $25 students. Tickets available at Ticketek & online. Cash sales at the door. TECT card holders get $5 discount on up to 2 prebooked tickets.

Katikati Tramping Club Pudding Basin Falls, Whakamarama. Moderate. Tec 549 1919 LOL Laughter Wellness Laugh away the winter blues with us. Sandpiper Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Matahui School 2016 Kiwiana Ball Sept 3 at Pahoia Hall, 29 Esdaile Rd 7.30pm. Band: “Second Time Around”.

A special evening of Kiwiana dressups, dancing, finger food, fun & frivolity.

Tickets $45 at Matahui Office 552 0655. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1140725365984526/ Monster Garage Sale And car boot sale at Katikati Bowling Club, Park Rd 8am. $10 per car. Jim 549 1970 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7.308.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Community Park Join in the fun growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51

& 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail. com Papamoa Cruisers Slow bike riders, mobility scooters. Load scooters & bikes at Evans Rd Church, 30 Evans Rd 9.3011.30am or meet at Daisy Hardwick walkway, Pillans Pt 1pm. Iain 572 2987 or txt 0275 722 987 Precision Business Summit Aug 27 at ASB Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui 9am – 6pm. NZ’s top entrepreneurs coming together to share their stories, advice & practical lessons on achieving business success. General admission: $99.00 +gst. http://www.precisionbusinesssummit.co.nz/ Te Puke Forest & Bird Kokako calling, Rotohu Forest. Carole 575 2662, early start!

Te Puke Scottish Soc Birthday dance, celebrating 83 years. Formal dress. Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, Te Puke 7.30pm. Old time & sequence dancing with live band, good company & great supper. Entrance fee $7. Subs due. Valerie 573 7093 TEDx Tauranga 13 live speakers on stage, live entertainment, 3 official TED videos.

Join 1000 people for a day of inspirational talks & great food. At ASB Baypark Arena 10am - 6pm. Tickets at Eventfinda or www.tedxtauranga.com Limited student & seniors discounted tickets. Be quick.

The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm.

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

Sunday 21 August

Americana Katikati Concert Band & Kerepehi Brass Band. A star-spangled musical celebration of the USA at Waihi Salvation Army 2pm. Entry by donation.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James.

“The law of liberty - what is it?” Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz Bethlehem Lions Market Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “The Bible - a book preserved by God.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bingo At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

BOP Assn of Registered Hairdressers Watch the excitement of competition hairdressing that everyone can enjoy. Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt, 90 Keith Allen drive, Tauranga. First event starts 11am. Entry fee: Adults $5,

students $2, 5 years & under free.

Corkers Toastmasters Develop your leadership skills, confidence & communication abilities. Meet every 3rd Sunday at Zone Restaurant, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui 2-3.30pm. Uncork your potential. Lani 0210 445 654 Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Give-Rowing-A-Go Day At Bay Coast Rowing Club, end of Wairoa Rd off Tauranga West Rd 1pm. Open to any Bethlehem College students Y8 & up who would like to try this sport.

Indoor Ultimate Frisbee Open to men & women of all ages & abilities. 4vs4, non contact team sport. Mount Sports Centre 12-2pm. Search Facebook Groups “Mount Ultimate” or MountUltimate@ gmail.com Jaguar Enthusiasts’ (BOP) Club Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933 Maketu Market At Maketu Village Green 8am. Treasures, crafts, produce, plants, books, food & more.

Stall fees $10. Susan 533 2600 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Sunday, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-8pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Old Time Music Makers Club Meet every third Sunday at Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & ladies a plate. Ces/Joy 544 3849 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Spiritual & Healing Centre The psychic cafe, Greerton Community Hall, Greerton. A group of spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to meet & greet.

Doors open 7pm for 7.15pm. Door fee $10, everything else free. 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz Sunday Cyclists Meet outside Paengaroa Hall 9am. All levels catered for. Jenny 0274 353 669 or 578 8937 Tauranga Friendship & Social Club Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461 Tauranga Friendship Force Meet 3rd Sunday of month. A bounty of new international travel friends. Barbara 574 5711 or email: reg.clothier@gmail.com Tauranga Spiritual Soc Inc Guest speaker: Trixie May - clairvoyant. Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $5, non $7. Free healing & supper. 022 0670 467 Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Meet at Baycourt 1pm. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. 552 0243 Tauranga Writers Social Media for Writers: a necessary evil? Sunday Focus session open to all. Forget-Me-Not House, 116 13th Ave 2-4pm. 022 053 4868 taurangawritersnz@gmail.com

Monday 22 August

Alanon Family Group Meet every Mon at St George’s Anglican Church, Gate pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 0508 425 266 Badminton Club: Seniors & Juniors Juniors: Mon 6-7.30pm. Seniors: Mon & Weds 7.30-9.30pm. Bethlehem College Events

Centre, Elder Lane. All levels of players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www. taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Free dance lessons at Club Mount 7pm. Just come along, easy & fun. Udance2 - the Dance Centre. Dean/Miki 542 1295 www. udance2.co.nz Email: udance2@xtra.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free.

Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

BOP Pipes & Drums Practice Monday’s at Hauraki Reg Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Experienced players & leaners welcome. An-drew 021 669 027 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess, The Mount Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Citizens Advice Bureau For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. No appointment necessary. Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.civicchoir.net.nz Heather 575 9092 Dancefit Get fit, while having fun. At Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd. Mondays 9.30am & Thurs 9.15am. $5 a class, first class free. Ruth 0274 156 819 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 548 0377 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Meditation Classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm in Bellevue, Tauranga.

Gain a new awareness. David/Trisha 570 1204 Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Hip Hop Dance Classes At Welcome Bay Community Centre, Monday’s during school term. Juniors (up to 8 years) 6-7pm. Seniors (9 years & over) 7-8pm. $5 per class. All abilities welcome. Ronnie 021 101 0597

Line Dancing Every Mon evening (starts Sept 5) at Tauranga Citz Club, cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 6-8.30pm. 6-7pm beginners. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up.

Meditation & See What Unfolds Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee. Kevin 578 7205 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training at Tauranga Boys’ College Tues & Thurs 6-7.30pm. At Tahatai Coast School Mon & Thurs 6.157.45pm. Brian 021 241 7059 Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks. Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls 9 Bowl Triples, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Piloga Classes A fusion of Pilates & Yoga exercises. Consists of 30 mins Pilates, 30 of Yoga & 10 mins relaxation. Experienced teachers. Mon & Fri at Arataki Community Centre 10.30-11.40am. $12 per class. Check F.B. Piloga.

Plant Based Cooking Seminar Arataki Community Centre, Zambuck Way, Mt Maunganui 6.30-8.30pm. Talk, Teach, Taste presented by Mt Chef, Arna Buckley & others. Entry $10. Book now 0210 778 214 or 576 0435 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class every Mon 9.30am. Tues 12.30pm & 7pm. Weds 1pm & 5.30pm. Thurs 12.30pm & 5.30pm. Sun-day 10am. 15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116 Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome.

Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, nonmembers $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea.

The Writing Project Support, encouragement, info for people working on a piece or wanting to. 4th Mon of month 7pm.

Kaye 07 218 1411 or 022 034 0115 or kaye.mclaren@gmail.com WBOPPHO Free public health outreach clinic every Mon at Tauranga Salvation Army Community Ministries (375 Cameron Rd, above family store) 9am -12pm.

Women’s Art Group Every Mon at Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 9am - 12pm. New members welcome. Margaret 543 3244

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ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.309.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Community Service Club Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues.

Social night 4th Tues, each month.

Julie 544 0277 Argentine Tango Fun classes every Tues at Citizen’s Club 6.30pm. Discover ‘the metaphor for life.’ Denise 020 400 61340 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173 Calendar Girls Aug 23 - Sept 3 at Litt Park Theatre 7.30pm. Based on the Miramax Motion Picture. Tickets at Paper Plus Te Puke. $22 admission, $20 concession. Presented by Te Puke Repertory Theatre.

Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in by 12.45pm. 575 4650 CV Writing Clinics (Free Service) Need help? Complete the CV form, available at your local library & bring it to the CV writing clinics. Tauranga Library Tues 10am. Weds 10am. Papamoa Library Fri 12.30pm. Greerton Library Mon 12.30pm & Thurs 12.30pm.

Does your Loved One have an Addiction?

Wonder what to do & how to help?

Hanmer Clinic Tauranga ‘Significant Other’ programme for spouses, partners etc of people who have an addiction, 7 weekly sessions starts Sept 13 - Nov 3 1-3pm at 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton.

Free. 579 6470 or 0800 842 426 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 6.15-8.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail.com Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm.

Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 548 0377 Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meet 10am.

Theme this month: Mountains. Gail 574 3376 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Gate Pa visit to Oropi. Kevin 543 4044 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 Junction Mental Health Peer Support And advocacy: coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am – 12pm.

Junction 543 3010 Mount Aglow Salvation Army Hall, 57 Eversham Rd 10am. Guest speaker: Jeanie Barclay. Shared lunch to follow.

Barbara 576 5870 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Daily fee $5pp. Margaret 575 9792 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training at Tauranga Boys’ College Tues & Thurs 6-7.30pm. At Tahatai Coast School Mon & Thurs 6.157.45pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club Tues, Sat & Sun at Club Mt Maunganui 1pm start.

Equip available, all coaching given. Try a new sport! Jo Ann 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome.

Murray 576 3294 Sewing Connexion Tauranga Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 9.30am - 2pm. Sew, share ideas & improve techniques. Pam 021 276 5390

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South City Indoor Bowls Box Drawn Mixed Pairs (Mounted Bowl) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Keith 577 1116 Tauranga Morning Badminton Club Meet every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park, cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Meet 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 178 Elizabeth St, Tga. 0274 177 581 Tauranga Samba Every Tues meet at Mount Sports Centre 7-9pm. Brazilian drumming & percussion. No experience needed. Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Every Tues at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm.

Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989 Vinyasa Yoga Class At Matua Yoga Club, Matua Hall every Tues 7pm & every Weds & Fri at Fergusson Park 9.30am. Stella 021 0249 6390 Welcome Bay Wheelers Recreational cycle group meet every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9.30am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272

Wednesday 24 August

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Daisy Hardwick Walk off Maxwells Rd 10am. 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at Te Puke, Te Puke Baptist Church cnr Malyon St/Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm.

0800 229 6757 Bipolar Support Group Support for people with bipolar 1-2pm. For info or transport, Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome.

575 4650 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939 Community Bible Study International Join us at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on the Book of James. Julie 552 4068 Creative Parenting New solutions for old problems.

At Mosaic Church, 37 Newton St 7.309pm. Cost $5. Email: bop@theparentingplace.com or 027 299 3492 Fernland Spa Water Exercise Class Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays.

Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Five Hundred Cards Every Weds at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1pm. $3 a session.

Includes weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 Freemasonry The Gate Pa Lodge meets at Hairini Masonic Centre 7.30pm.

Glen 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 God of Carnage Internationally acclaimed comedy. A civilised discussion between 2 sets of parents soon degenerates into a flurry of irrational arguments & childish chaos. Presented by 16th Ave Theatre Aug 24-Sept 10. Performances 7.30pm each Weds - Sat, matinee Aug 28 & Sept 4 2pm. Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz, freephone iTicket 0508 484 453 or over the counter at Tauranga iSite.

Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Weds 1-3pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz or 021 110 0878 Kiwi Toasters Building communication & confidence 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds at 3 Palm Springs Blvd (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm.

Chrissy 027 296 7939 Make Life More Wonderful Learn to speak compassionately to yourself & others. Learn nonviolent communication. Weds night, Historic Village. 021 0238 0340 RhondaLAPowers@gmail.com

Mini Expo - Te Puke Spiritual And healing group, Te Puke Memorial Hall, Settlers Room. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Variety of healers. $10 entry fee.

Narcotics Anonymous Working the steps.

Closed meeting every Weds. Downstairs Hall (accessed from the building’s rear), Salvation Army Recover Church, 375 Cameron Rd 7.30-9pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055 Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Wentworth - Goldmount loop. Grade mod, approx 5.5 hrs. Tom 572 2011 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz Weds Evening Mountain Bike Ride Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016 Wednesday Recreational Cycle Meet at Sulphur Point, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513 Women’s Bridge Group Every Weds at Lyceum Club Rooms, 68 1st Ave 12.50pm. New members welcome.

Helen 579 1947 Yoga with HanneHatha Mon & Weds 9.30am & 5.30pm.

Gentle hatha yoga, small groups. Bethlehem studio.

Hanne 027 244 6710

Thursday 25 August

Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $5 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Bay City Rockers Social rock n roll dancing every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. Gavin 027 643 6222 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club.

Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes & visits to other clubs. Subsidised monthly dinners. John 575 2422 Community Bible Study International Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre every Thurs 10am - 12pm for Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem”.

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Andrea: agohns@yahoo.co.nz Friends of the Library Greerton Library Chat Group meet 10am at the new library. Topic or speaker TBA. Pam 571 2566 Genealogy Like to join the Te Puke Branch? New members welcome. Meet 4th Thurs of month at Te Puke Library 10am - 3pm. Graham 533 1571 Glow Yoga 11 Totara St, Mount. Kids Yoga Story 5.30-6.15pm. Arrive 10 min early to decorate your child in glowing face/body paint. $12. Adult glow yoga vinyassa & meditation 6.30-8pm. Dress to glow in UV lighting. Arrive early to paint yourself. $20. www.glowyoga. co.nz Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained so start any date.

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Will you take Jesus as your Saviour?

Just the other day there was a couple down in Red Square. Zealous Christians, genuine in their desire to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, out in the streets asking people if they were ‘saved’.

Sadly, however, this approach often reinforces the negative stereotype that it is the mission of Christians to collar unsuspecting friends and strangers, putting

them on the spot. Confronting people with “Are you saved?” may work on the rare occasion.

But in the vast majority of cases it isn’t a good way to start a meaningful conversation nor establish a friendship. In our post-modern society it is more likely to “turn a person off ” and elicit a string of abuse.

To most Christians ‘being saved’ means becoming a Christian.

But this needs unpacking so it is understood.

Firstly, we are saved from hell. Remember Jesus warned often of the “outer darkness”. C.S Lewis once said: “There are two kinds of people in the world, those who say to God ‘Thy will be done’ and those to whom God says: ‘Thy will be

done’.” People choose hell by refusing to let Jesus save them.

Secondly, we are saved to serve.

Of all people Christians are to be influencers, serving in society. Lastly, we are saved for Heaven. God wants you to be with Him. You mean that much to Him. Remember it cost Him to save you. But God leaves it up to you to make the choice.

So, will you take Jesus as your Saviour?

Rev Jim Wallace, St Enoch’s Presbyterian Church, Tauranga

The starter and finisher of our race The news during the last couple of weeks has been dominated by the Olympic Games. And many of us have followed our chosen sport with some excitement – be it rugby, sailing or track and field. And we are especially keen when New Zealand is competing and more so if we are contention for a medal.

The Olympic Games date back to biblical times starting before 700BC and after many years of not being held were restarted in 1896. The book of

Hebrews in the Bible likens our life to a race possibly with the Olympics in mind. The book says, in Chapter 12:1: “We have all these great people around us as examples. Their lives tell us what faith means. So we, too, should run the race that is before us and never quit. We should remove from our lives anything that would slow us down and the sin that so often makes us fall. We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete”.

Many of the Olympic sports – especially the swimming – are won by parts of a second. And often the thing

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This verse above says we should remove anything from our lives that would hold us back or slow us down and the things we do wrong that cause us to fall and get off track. And we must keep focused on Jesus, who is out starter and finisher of our race.

We are all in the race of life. Let’s avoid the distractions and look to the example of Jesus and run our race with patience and confidence.

Stephen Tyrrell, South City Baptist Church, Tauranga

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NOTICE OF DAY OF ELECTION for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council 2016 elections NOMINATIONS RECEIVED Notice is given under section 65 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that the following persons have been duly nominated as candidates for:

MAYOR (one vacancy) LALLY, Mike MERRIMAN, Gwenda THWAITES, Don

TOHIARIKI, Kevin WEBBER, Garry

COUNCIL Kaimai Ward (four vacancies) DEAN, Mark HUMPHREYS, Christina LIVINGSTON-POOLEY, Tracy Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward (three vacancies) BOWYER, Phil (Western Ward Ratepayers) GOUDIE, Ross MACKAY, Peter Maketu-Te Puke Ward (four vacancies) CANTLON, Gus MARSH, Kevin DALLY, Grant GUNN-THOMAS, Karyl

MURRAY-BENGE, Margaret PALMER, John THWAITES, Don MARSHALL, David TOHIARIKI, Kevin WILLIAMS, Mike LALLY, Mike COLMORE, Margaret (Mountain Road Ratepayers Association) RATU, Bertie SCRIMGEOUR, John

COMMUNITY BOARDS Katikati Community Board (four vacancies) DUNLOP, Sam MARTIN, Brian GIBBS, Brendan MAYO, Norm (Western Ward Ratepayers) HOBBS, Jenny WARREN, Ben Te Puke Community Board (four vacancies) BUTTON, Bev LALLY, Mike DALLY, Grant MILLER, Peter DUGMORE, Joan Waihi Beach Community Board (four vacancies) HEPENSTALL, Brian (Western Ward Ratepayers) ROBERTS, Marilyn MILLS, Derek SOLE, Allan PARSONS, Ruth As there are (for each office) more candidates than there are vacancies to be filled, an election will be held between the listed candidates on Saturday, 8 October 2016, under the first past the post electoral system by postal vote.

Maketu Community Board (four vacancies) BEECH, Shane William CLARK, Rachel CANTLON, Gus MCFADYEN, Wendy As the number of candidates does not exceed the the number of vacancies, Shane William BEECH, Gus CANTLON, Rachel CLARK and Wendy MCFADYEN are duly declared elected members of the Maketu Community Board.

Omokoroa Community Board (four vacancies) GRAINGER, Murray SAGE, Derek Keith (Independent) PRESLAND, Peter (Independent) SAGE, Teresa (Independent) As the number of candidates does not exceed the the number of vacancies, Murray GRAINGER, Peter PRESLAND, Derek Keith SAGE and Teresa SAGE are duly declared elected members of the Omokoroa Community Board.

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has resolved under regulation 31 of the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 to adopt the pseudo-random order of candidate names to appear on the voting documents. Candidate names were randomly drawn out of a hat by a Justice of the Peace on 13 August 2016.

ISSUING OF VOTING DOCUMENTS Voting documents will be posted to electors from Friday, 16 September 2016.

RETURN OF VOTING DOCUMENTS Voting documents must be returned not later than noon, Saturday, 8 October 2016 to the electoral officer, Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

Voting documents can be returned by post or hand delivered at the following council offices between Friday, 16 September 2016 and Friday, 7 October 2016 during normal office hours, and Saturday, 8 October 2016 between 9am – noon: • • • • •

Council’s Main Offices, Barkes Corner, 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga; Katikati Library and Service Centre, 36 Main Road Katikati; Omokoroa Library and Service Centre, McDonnell Street, Omokoroa; Te Puke Library and Service Centre, 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke; Waihi Beach Library and Service Centre, Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach Road, Waihi Beach.

SPECIAL VOTING Special voting in terms of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 may be exercised at the above council offices and times.

A person can apply to enrol as either a residential or ratepayer elector right up to and including 7 October 2016 –the day before the close of voting.

Dated at Tauranga, 17 August 2016 Dale Ofsoske Electoral Officer Western Bay of Plenty District Council Barkes Corner 1484 Cameron Road Tauranga (Phone: 0800 922 822)

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public notices FURTHER NOTICE OF ELECTION Nominations have now closed for the 2016 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the confirmed candidates for Tauranga City Council.

Where elections are required they will be conducted by postal voting on Saturday 8 October 2016 using the First Past the Post electoral system. Voting will open on Friday 16 September 2016 and will close at 12 noon on Saturday, 8 October 2016.

Mayor (1 required) BALDOCK BROWNLESS CLOUT GUY LEAMING MASON MORRIS OWENS PETERSON PURCHES ROBSON

Larry Greg Kelvin Murray Hori BOP Max Steve Doug Noel James Graeme John

(More Democracy Less Bureaucracy) (Independent) (Energy and Experience) (Community Focused Leadership) (Experienced Positive Leadership) (Together we can build a better city) (Effectiveness, Efficiency, Growth) (Independent) (Independent) (Real Change in TCC - Guaranteed)

Mount Maunganui – Papamoa Ward (2 required) BROWN Leanne (Looking After Locals) HARNOR Bob (Independent) MORRIS Steve (Delivering for the Mount and Papamoa) STANLEY Peter Otumoetai – Pyes Pa Ward (2 required) BALDOCK Larry EDLIN Bev MOORE Graeme NESDALE Sheldon STEWART Catherine WEST Jo Te Papa – Welcome Bay Ward (2 required) BAILEY Sam GRAINGER Bill GUY Murray LEAMING Hori BOP MISA Jesse MOLLOY Terry OXLEY Brian Councillors – Elected at Large (4 required) BROWN Geoffrey CHRISTIANSEN Tony CLOUT Kelvin COFFIN Antoine COWLEY Matt CURACH Rick DAVIDSON Alan MASON Max MCINTOSH Gail MILLIN Kevin OTTAWAY Grayson PETERSON Noel James ROBB Hugh E. ROBSON John WASSUNG Mark

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Enrolment and Special Voting Arrangements Tauranga City Council residents who are not listed on the final electoral roll for these elections can enrol by calling 0800 ENROL NOW (0800 36 76 56), visiting the Elections website (www.elections.org.nz) or obtaining enrolment forms at postshops or Tauranga City Council libraries or offices up to 4pm on Friday 7 October 2016.

Tauranga City Council ratepayers who are not listed on the final electoral roll for these elections can obtain enrolment forms at Tauranga City Council libraries or offices up to 4pm on Friday 7 October 2016.

Special voting facilities for the above elections will be available from the Tauranga City Council Civic Office, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga during normal office hours between Friday 16 September and Friday 7 October 2016 and from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday 8 October 2016.

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LAMARE, Yvette Nora (Independent) MONCRIEFF, Rob MURFITT, Kirsten Marie (Independent) NEES, Jane NICHOLL, Peter PARKINSON, Matua PETERS, Janet RHODES, Hylton SCOTT, Ron (Independent) TURNER, Judy

As there are more candidates than there are vacancies to be filled, an election will be held between the listed candidates on Saturday, 8 October 2016, under the single transferable voting electoral system by postal vote.

ISSUING OF VOTING DOCUMENTS Voting documents will be posted to electors from Friday, 16 September 2016.

RETURN OF VOTING DOCUMENTS Voting documents must be returned not later than noon, Saturday, 8 October 2016 to a respective constituent city or district council electoral officer.

Voting documents can be returned by post or hand delivered at the following council offices between Friday, 16 September 2016 and Friday, 7 October 2016 during normal office hours, and Saturday, 8 October 2016 between 9am – noon: • Kawerau District Council, Ranfurly Court, Kawerau; ‑ ‑ • Opo‑tiki District Council, 108 St John Street, Opo‑tiki; • Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga; • Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Barkes Corner, 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga; • Whakata‑ne District Council, Civic Centre, Commerce Street, Whakata‑ne.

SPECIAL VOTING Special voting in terms of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 may be exercised at the above council offices and times.

A person can apply to enrol as a residential elector right up to and including 7 October 2016 – the day before the close of voting.

Dated at Tauranga, 17 August 2016 Dale Ofsoske Electoral Officer Bay of Plenty District Health Board 778 Cameron Road, Tauranga (Phone: 0800 922 822)

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

ASPHALT CRACK FILLING. Adds years to your asphalt. Stop water seeping under asphalt and creating pot holes. Also small pot holes filled. Jim 576 7339 or 027 383 5507 BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

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

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services.

Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas.

Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTERS For all your quality interior painting requirements we offer you tidy work and of course free no obligation quotes. Please phone Stewart at Trad to Rad Ltd on 544 0538 or 021 929 976

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Though the weather may not have been splendid on Saturday, Bay residents braved the cold and the wet and went to the weekly Farmers Day Market.

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PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting.

Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657 PLASTERER INTERIOR 30+years, Skimming, Walls make good, Ceilings, Walls, Cornice Cove, Plasterboard Stopping, New Builds, Small Jobs. Free Quote. Contact Stan 021 130 2621 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing.

Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510 TRADESMAN PAINTER 30 plus years experience. Free quotes.

Ph Mark 027 699 8356 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857 WINDOW CLEANING Home, business, rural. Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke.

Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

travel & tours

”A A A” WORLD OF WEARABLE ART & TE PAPA TOUR - Tour 2: - South Island Wilderness Venture. - Tour 3: - Return flights from Tauranga to Stewart Island & Ulva Island. Tour 4: - Whitianga & Fletcher Bay. - Tour 5: - “Come - Be - A - Pioneer” on The East Cape. Contact our Hinterland Tours Team to chat about our memorable holidays and entertaining shows. Door to Door Service & Free Newsletters. Ph: 575 8118 or 027 235 7714.

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1ST – 3RD OCTOBER. IF YOU have never been to WOW before – 2016 is your year to go. Wellington and the World of Wearable Art is sensational.

Combine this trip with a train ride from Hamilton down the country, Gallipoli exhibition and fine dining and you certainly have a WOW experience. Call today to book your seats. We have limited availability so don’t miss your opportunity. Ph Jan at Zealandier Tours Ph 575 6425 A SEAT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE for our trip to Wellington fro the Wearable Arts Show (W.O.W). Hurry for this opportunity. Phone John’s Tours 576 9305 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club - 2016 – (1) Sept 10th 4 days Farewell Spit & Takaka (Seats are Ltd!) (2) Sept 18th 4 days Wanganui River & Homesteads (Filling Fast!) (3) October 11th 3 Days Tiritirmatangi Island. (4) October 18th 3 Days Forgotten World Railcarting. (5) November 12th 4 Days Hidden Northern Coromandel. (6) November 21st 5 Days Stunning Stewart Island. (7) December 1st 6 Days McKenzie Country in Bloom. Book Now seats are limited – Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & Free colour catalogue: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www. no1thestrand.co.nz

Photos: Chris Callinan.

Linda Williamson wants her burger as much as ‘Pooch’ does at the Farmers Day Market.

Linden Cunninghame and 18-month-old Jude Cunninghame spot something at the market.

Imelda and Rex Tucker at their award winning pastie stall at the market.

The Cargo Shed, a beloved place for arts and crafts is now closed. But that didn’t stop these Bay residents getting one last look at the wares this weekend.

Romani Wilburn and Henry Harrison with ‘Winnie’ the dog.

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

Shyanne Prier and Patrick Bury at The Cargo Shed.

work wanted

CLEANING SERVICES Housework/Cleaning.

Experienced cleaner. Police vetted references available Charge out at $25hr. Personal friendly service. Call Jude 07 281 2389 or 021 185 0586.

Ana and Daniel Clarke pay their first and last visit to The Cargo Shed.

Rebecca Kendrick and mum Suzanne Kendrick get a last look at art for sale at The Cargo Shed.

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