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It’s the craziest sport anyone is ever likely to see, and it’s happening on Mount Main Beach from 10am tomorrow. James Jacobs, Jimi Roberts, and Glen Strang are part of the Mount Maulers clashing with other teams from throughout the nation in the inaugural Mount Beach 5s tournament. It’s faster than Sevens, more physical than touch – and onlookers can expect to some fancy footwork, crunching hits and spectacular tries. To learn more, see page 9. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Misconduct or madness?

Kiwi male esteem reaches a new low point in history this week, with the resignation of Roger Sutton.

One of the most effective and charismatic leaders of our time is reduced to a grovelling, snivelling apologist.

The man, who has steered Christchurch through it darkest days in the rebuild after devastating earthquakes, has been himself reduced to a pile of emotional rubble, by PC ridiculousness that is way off the Richter Scale of common sense.

That is, if we are to believe his only indiscretions were hugging a workmate and calling someone sweetie and honey.

Still with the weasel words of Cunliffe reverberating in the back of our heads, reminding us that we should be ashamed to be men, Roger Sutton has quit, a quivering mess of confused manhood.

Worse, he publicly confesses it was wrong. Okay, so maybe the physical stuff crosses a line, but sweetie and honey?

How many of the tut-tut brigade have used the “sweetie” label themselves, as a term of endearment, such as directed to little children? Isn’t it discrimination to then try to suggest some people can use a word and not others?

There’s a saucy local barmaid who pushes a pint toward us and declares: “There you go sweetie” and it’s the highlight of our day. Can’t say I find that the slightest bit offensive.

Slap on bottom

This not to trivialise those harassments that are clearly inappropriate. There are some actions and words that we all accept cross the line, as many have found out, ranging from the President of the United States down to the man in the street.

I could understand if blokes were still slapping their secretaries on the bottom, making lewd comments to the high school work experience girls or singing: “I’ve got a

Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” to the junior typing pool.

But really, the whole harassment thing has simmered down to rare incidences and the thinking and behaviour of society is vastly different to a few decades ago. Besides, we don’t have typing pools any more.

The cringe factor

We look back at shows that used to be considered mildly amusing, such as Benny Hill and Kenny Everitt – and just find much of it stupid and cringe-worthy. The collective psyche of the nation has changed; but cases such as the Sutton Experience suggest the pendulum has swung well past change, and teeters on obsessive.

Mr Sutton declares that he was just being himself, which puzzles me as to why he needed to say sorry. It is enough that he’s

decided it was unacceptable (to some) and quit as a result.

It’s about time Kiwi males took a stand against this OTT claptrap. Especially the most criticised, taxed, exploited, discriminated against group in our society: The caucasian, working, tax paying, middle class, married male parents.

At every turn, everything is blamed on this group. They are the target; the whipping boys of the rest of the twisted, racist, queer, heterophobic, tax-sucking critics that are turning the natural balance of our civilisation on its ear.

We are not all a bunch of leering, groping Rolf Harris types. I am sure Mr Sutton

is an amazing man, husband and role model. Great to see notable television journalist and wife, Jo Malcolm, sticking by his side, resolute about this man’s moral fibre.

Zip it prize The most infamous “sweetie” line of recent history is of course Social Development Minister Paula Bennett’s quip, aimed at Jacinda Ardern during question time in Parliament: “Zip it, Sweetie”.

Not only was it apparently acceptable, it topped the Massey University Quote of the Year awards for 2012.

Now if it’s okay for the leaders of the country to be calling others sweetie, how is it different for Roger Sutton? I am sure the Bennett usage was a lot more acerbic than any situation Mr Sutton may have used it.

Does it mean Paula Bennett should be resigning for calling Jacinda a sweetie?

Not that we have any argument that Jacinda is a sweetie. Although hottie is probably more accurate, if it wasn’t clearly harassment.

Many of the PC howlers have stated some rules – which they apparently have made up – that says a man shouldn’t call a woman any name that he wouldn’t use on male work associates.

My question is: Does this mean we should be calling the wimminfolk by the same names as the blokes? Such as dork, dumb bastard, SFB, you great doofus and a variety of other niceties?

That’s all, possum

So from this week, to be on the safe side, I will no longer call anyone sweetie, darls, honey – or in the case of Hunter Wells in the newsroom, “possum.”

All in the workplace will hereby be referred to as “Person” unless they advise their desire to be addressed otherwise.

Must go now; it’s time for the newsroom group hug.

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Mother’s bus burden Cosmetic Medicine

Two Tauranga Girls’ College students outside the school’s bus depot ahead of next year’s changes to school bus fees.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

A Tauranga mother faces the undesirable decision of sending her children to school hungry or finding cost-effective alternatives to the school bus, with the city’s free system to be scrapped.

From Term 1, 2015, children catching a bus will have to pay $1.60 – or $1.15 with a Smartride Card – following the Ministry of Education pulling its funding for the free service.

About 5200 of Tauranga’s estimated 23,000 students use free buses, with Bay of Plenty Regional Council to implement a new Schoolhopper network – costing $3million annually – to fill the gap.

But impending changes has one Tauranga mother believing the extra financial burden will hit the family hard.

The solo parent, who spoke

anonymously to The Weekend Sun, has two girls at Tauranga Girls’ College and says if the fares are a one-way cost they will be “ridiculous”.

“It’s going to make things extremely difficult not just for me but other families.”

BOPRC transport policy manager Garry Maloney says the fares outlined are one-way and bus stops for Schoolhopper routes are being decided.

He adds informing parents of affected school children is a priority for BOPRC and it’s ensuring all information is readily available.

Tauranga Girls’ College deputy principal Leonie Summerville says it’s clear families living where Bay Hoppers operate, with several children going to different schools, will be coming to terms with the change.

“The advisory board and groups working with it have thought long and hard in mitigating what is to be a comprehensive change

for some.”

“It is relief that in our area the Tauranga Transport Network Group will still be able to operate school buses from country areas; although there are ongoing issues within this group too, in terms of eligibility for free transport.”

Students travelling from Te Puke and Papamoa to TGC face higher prices. Te Puke is set at $3.90 per trip, a discounted rate of $34 for 10 trips or $285 per term.

For Papamoa it costs $280 a term, $30 weekly or $40 for 10 trips.

The mother, on a low income, says an extra $23 for her girls a week on top of other school costs means her food bill will most likely take a hit.

“I’m going to have to make some drastic cutbacks but I don’t know where as my mortgage, rates, power and phone bill are all fixed charges.

“The only flexible thing I’ve got is the food money.”

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Police and St John Paramedics were called to the crash on Turret Rd after a black Toyota Corolla crossed the centreline and smashed head-on with another vehicle travelling towards Tauranga.

Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says the woman was driving towards Welcome Bay when she saw an insect run across her dashboard.

Birthing Centre opens A long-awaited primary birthing facility in Tauranga has opened its doors for the first time this week.

Bethlehem Birthing Centre, which opened Wednesday, is for women having natural, non-complicated births.

It’s free for all expectant women eligible for publicly-funded maternity services in NZ to give birth and stay three nights post-natal at the centre.

Development stuns A Bethlehem family believe a proposed housing development on their back doorstep is “environmentally risky” and nothing more than profiteering on new housing legislation.

Tauranga city Council has announced a developer is looking to develop 118 properties on the 12.5 hectare site at the northern end of Bethlehem Rd, opposite O'Connor Rd, under Tauranga’s Housing Accord.

But Greg Brown, who has a property backing onto the site, believes the general consensus among the neighbouring community is a firm ‘no’.

Accused feared for life The jury in the murder trial of accused Tyrone Daniel Flavell this week heard of his fear of the Mongrel Mob and his wish of “wanting it to all end”.

Flavell is in the High Court at Tauranga, the first High Court trial held in the city, accused of fatally shooting Isaac Dale Bushell in Maketu in December 2013.

In a video interview, 19-year-old Flavell told police he grabbed a shotgun from his back seat and a bullet from the glove box of his truck after a man approached him in Maketu down by the beach and threatened his life. “I didn’t mean to kill him.”

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Memories of a coastal trader ‘It was the day the boat came in’ as the song goes. The first boat to berth at the Mount Maunganui Wharf on December 5, 1954 – almost 60 years ago to the day.

The vessel was the Union Steamship Company’s 2525 tonne Korowai.

The event may be just a snapshot of local maritime history, but mention of the Korowai is enough to stir a dignified old man from his senior snooze in front of the fire.

“I was there, absolutely!” remembers Gordon Ranui, aka ‘Snow’ aka ‘Goro’ a 57-year career wharfie.

He was cracking 80 when he retired. And while he now wrestles with his health, his memory of ships, wharfies and the dock is sharp.

“I know the Korowai well, a good ship. Mind you if it wasn’t a good ship, we stopped work.”

Despite his years he remains a staunch wharfie and one well attuned to the labour laws of the day.

And when the Korowai first called. “Well, it was a fine day; all the wharfies were there and it was a big celebration, lots of food and drink. If there was champagne we didn’t see any of it.”

It’s a story of scale. In 1954 there were two berths at Mount Maunganui wharf, now there’s 11.

The cruise ships that call are leviathans by comparison with the Korowai, probably 30 or 40 times bigger.

And of course, the once two-berth Mount Maunganui port now boasts itself as the biggest and most efficient in the country.

But it’s not quite as romantic as the days ‘Snow’ fronted up to the dock gates in his

‘Snow’ Ranui and niece Erenie Te Ka Kau thumbing through history of the Union Steamship Company’s Korowai. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Post Office uniform looking for a – a job for life as it turned out. career shift.

“I was paid oodles. At the Post Office He was told if he ditched the uniform I earned seven pounds, five shilfor some dungarees he could have a job lings and four pence a fortnight. As a wharfie, I earned more in half the time.

I earned big and I spent big.”

Paid well for working hard though, and Snow had a good work ethic.

“Started at eight, finished at five, an hour’s break and back at work until nine.”

The wharfies didn’t mingle with the seamen unless the job demanded.

“However, the crew on the Korowai brought us the leftovers from their cook-ups. It was Pakeha food, but we would demolish it; and it was free, so it was good.”

The Korowai had an ignominious end in an Asian scrapyard in I970. Nearly half a century later, the senior stevedore ‘Snow’ is “laid up” and asleep again in front of the fire. This gracious old wharfie deserves his rest.

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The resident, known only as Sarah, was running along Papamoa Beach on Tuesday when she uncovered the dead canines on the shoreline.

She was about 3km past the final set of houses on Papamoa East Beach towards Maketu.

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Canada’s pain our gain?

John Hepburn with his “unfussy, unmistakeable distinctive” flag.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Why doesn’t the New Zealand flag cut it? Why does it need changing? And why should we look to Canada, a country which spent more than $300 million on a new flag, for inspiration and resolution on this testy issue.

Because NZ is enduring exactly the same pain Canada experienced 50 years ago and we can learn from it, says Tauranga’s John Hepburn.

“The New Zealand flag doesn’t work simply because it is not distinctive, is not unmistakably New Zealand,” says John.

He’s been mulling the concept of a new flag for 15 years, has some acquired wisdom on the subject; and believes his own flag design could be the answer.

“Not only is our flag easily confused with the Australian flag, its prime feature, the Union Jack, is the flag of another country – which means nothing to many New Zealanders.”

The Canadian flag is distinctive, stands out, is unmistakably Canadian with its iconic maple leaf and cannot be confused with others.

And John says he experienced first-hand the

emotional attachment to the Canadian flag during 30 years living in that country.

“The maple leaf flies from every flagstaff. It’s the source of great loyalty, patriotism and pride.”

John’s a patriot too. He designed a new flag and tried to make it an election issue in 1999 by standing as an independent candidate in Tauranga. The electorate didn’t buy it. “There were other more important issues at the time.”

Of course the flag is again an issue here in NZ – and there are distinct and painful parallels with Canada.

“But we can learn a lot from their experience,” says John.

Like in NZ, John says choosing a new flag in Canada caused a huge divide in both public and political opinion.

“Especially over whether it should ditch the Union Jack, minimising ties to the United Kingdom. A poll showed most Canadians preferred a maple leaf to a Union Jack.”

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The Pacific Hope berthed at the city council wharf. Photo by Andrew Campbell

Tauranga City Council has shelved a decision to adopt the mercy ship Pacific Hope, as requested by Marine Reach at the chambers this week.

Marine Reach director Hairini Marae chairman Huikakahu Kawe asked the council to adopt the ship as a statement of the city’s relationship with This way Tauranga will be the home port of a mercy ship that sails the wider Pacific giving humanitarian medical aid to the islands, says Huikakahu.

Huikakahu, who is chairman of the Tangata Whenua Tauranga City Council Committee, sees the Marine Reach proposal as an extension of the maritime history of Tauranga.

Huikakahu says Tauranga used to be known as a place of many waka, because it was a port call for the voyaging waka Takitimu, Tainui and Te Arawa from the Maori tradition.

Trading schooners were built in Tauranga in the 1840s and 1850s, in the early days of European settlement.

The milestones in the port’s history are successful, positive stepping stones for wider community as they journey into the future, says Huikakahu.

“They were people of vision who embraced change, gave it their full support. Today, we of Marine Reach ask for nothing more and nothing less from you our community.

“Like Captain Cook we bring the nations of the world to Tauranga through our student programmes.

“They contribute to the economy our, community at large, and are great ambassadors on returning home to their countries.”

Huikakahu says in the final analysis he’s sure the cost-benefit ratio will be in the wider community’s favour.

“In another 100 years we would like to see our name as a positive contributor to Tauranga’s maritime history.”

The council decision to adopt the ship, and discussion of reducing the ship’s berthage at the wharf operated by council, was deferred due to issues with information in the staff report.

By Andrew Campbell

Maori vote takes a knockback A decision on whether a poll will be demanded to challenge Tauranga City Council’s decision to refuse a Maori seat on council may be made next week.

Councillors this week voted unanimously against a recommendation from the Tangata Whenua TCC committee to establish a Maori ward seat on council.

Under the law the council is now required to notify electors of the right for the decision to be challenged, if five per cent demand a poll.

The public have to be told by November 30. Based on the number of electors on the 2013 roll, five per cent is 4237 voters.

If the decision is made to campaign for a poll, the council has to be notified within 90 days of the notification.

The poll itself will have to take place no later than May 21, 2015.

The outcome of a poll will be binding for the next two triennial elections, costing about $170,000.

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Permanent flying Tauranga Disc Golf Club members Dwight Allison and Myles Darrell hone their skills ahead of new permanent course being sited at McLaren Falls. Photo by Tracy Hardy a $500 sponsorship is required per hole for a basket The chime of frisbees clinking into metal and tee pad – an overall cost of $9000. All funds baskets at McLaren Falls Park is set to have been raised by Disc Golf NZ, along with the become part of the leisure hotspot’s natural Tauranga branch. ambience following approval of a permanent, “At this point we’ve been hosting a national event each year since 2001, the Tauranga Extreme Disc on-site 18-hole disc golf course.

Golf Tournament, which is part of the NZ Disc Golf National Tour,” says Myles.

After years of installing temporary ‘holes’ for local “Each year for the tournament we set up temporary and national events, Tauranga City Council has baskets that allow the tournament to go on. announced plans for the new course have been final“So now, with the permanent installation, that will ised with the help of the sport’s national body. change and make things more accessible to everyone.”

Played much like traditional golf, players use a frisThe DGNZ website outlines the current McLaren bee instead of a ball and clubs, aiming to throw it into Falls set-up as ‘extreme’ disc golf at its best, due to a metal basket or ‘hole’ with the least amount gusty winds and steep hills. of shots.

The permanent course comes six years after TCC, Tauranga Disc Golf Club member Myles Darrell is in its 2008 McLaren Falls Reserve Management Plan, rapt the days of installing temporary baskets to play outlined it would provide land for disc golfers to the game at the park are nearly over. install the 18 ‘holes’.

His club is in the final stages of finalising sponsors The Bay of Plenty has three courses: McLaren Falls and funding, and remains optimistic installation will Park, Omokoroa Beach Reserve and Yatton Park. go ahead next month.

Myles says for the 18-hole course to be developed

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Flying under threat With spring here, butterflies are laying eggs on swan plants around the region – but a Tauranga expert of the winged beauties says they’re flying under threat from nature and humans.

Mary Parkinson admiring winged beauties at Te Puna Quarry Park’s butterfly garden. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Mary Parkinson, who runs Te Puna Quarry Park’s butterfly garden, says many species battle against nature’s weather conditions plus human activities and products.

“It’s a bit hard for butterflies because nature controls their life or death – cold wind or rain will put them back,” says Mary.

“But sprays used in gardens can also kill them as well as other insects.”

The Monarch Butterfly Trust member says humans can also be a predator.

“Some people collect butterflies like they collect stamps and put pins through them.

“So the people who love them can also be the butterflies’ worst enemies.”

Species such as the monarch butterfly don’t mate in autumn – they hang clustered together in trees for four months then mate and lay eggs in spring.

Mary says butterflies’ biggest threat is wasps brought into NZ to control white cabbage butterfly.

“The admiral butterfly’s chrysalis looks the same as a cabbage butterfly chrysalis, and wasps can inject an

egg into the admiral’s soft chrysalis. “Another wasp species brought in by mistake lays 30 or 40 eggs, so if you’re breeding admirals you can lose your whole breeding programme if one gets near.”

The monarch butterfly’s problems are ants eat eggs and paper wasps eat caterpillars to build nests.

“They will suck the caterpillar dry,” says Mary, who recommends spraying wasps and nests with fly spray.

“There’s also praying mantis and shield bugs that will suck caterpillars dry.”

Plus sprays on milkweed plants can be an issue.

“People buying swan plants need to make sure they haven’t been sprayed.”

Mary says people can help butterflies by keeping sprays away from milkweed plants so caterpillars don’t get poisoned.

“You can nip back swan plants to half-a-metre high and take the top out, so you’ve got a bushy tree offering caterpillars more protection and shelter.”

To read the full story, go to SunLive.co.nz and search ‘Butterflies battle through spring’

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Bringing fierce fives to the beach Cover story

For all the speed, flair and stamina Rugby Sevens holds, its baby brother Beach 5s can match it – and then some.

That’s according to organisers of the inaugural Mount Beach 5s tournament this weekend at Mount Main Beach.

From 10am tomorrow rugby’s fastest growing form of the game literally hits the ground running as 10 teams from around the nation mix crunching hits with spectacular tries for the overall title.

“It’s easily the craziest sport you’ll see on sand,” says co-organiser Sam Fowler.

With no scrums or line outs, if tackled players must release the ball within three seconds or face a turnover – this makes for a lung-busting 10-minute affair for players.

Each team has five players on the field at one time, plus seven rolling subs per match.

“We have thrown the net out far and wide and managed to lure in some teams from the South Island, Taranaki and Auckland,” says Sam. Flying the Bay of Plenty flag this weekend are the Mount Maunganui Maulers and Tauranga Sports, while coming from further afield are the Hawke’s Bay Scorpions, Hinuera Hustlers and Dunedin Scarfies.

Sam says with the sport a huge hit in Europe,

particularly Italy, coupled with International Rugby Board sanctioning, it’s hoped the game will take off in NZ – with the Mount tournament envisaged as the catalyst.

In the long-term organisers will seek to tapping into NZ’s massive rugby pedigree by hosting six tournaments nationwide before a grand final tournament at Mount Maunganui, with the overall winner winging their way to Italy to represent NZ. Tomorrow the teams will be drawn

into two pools of four, competing in a round robin before finals in the afternoon.

Kick-off is 10am with the grand final starting 3.45pm. All matches will be played on the beach next to the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service.

Sam says the sport is faster than Sevens, more physical than touch, and people can expect to see some “fancy footwork, crunching hits and spectacular tries”.

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Sculpting the peninsula’s past An Omokoroa community art group is appealing to the public to help fund the placement of a sculpture at the peninsula’s entrance – and they’re aiming to get the job done by Christmas.

Omokoroa Public Art Group chair Janine Birch says the wood-carved lizard is one of seven sculptures they want to place along Omokoroa Rd to represent the peninsula’s different stages of settlement.

“The project started in 2010 at Future Focus meetings and it was suggested we have some artworks in Omokoroa to make it distinctive,” says Janine.

“A little group was formed, the community came up with ideas and this is what we ended up with.”

The wood-carved lizard sculpture on a large boulder will have OMOKOROA in steel letters placed vertically beside it.

“The large rock is coming from the Rotorua Quarry and was a product of the Tarawera eruption,” adds Janine.

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Maori when crossing the Kaimai Ranges.”

Rotorua sculptor Warwick Lilley, who carved the Reverend JT Gellibrand statue, has been commissioned to create the artwork. It will be transported to the region and put in situ, possibly near the bus shelter.

The project’s theme - ‘Stages of Development in Omokoroa’ - will have sculptures represent Maori presence, early settlers, dairying, horticulture, family and community, flora and fauna and beach lifestyle.

Janine says the group is focusing on one sculpture at a time, as funding is collected.

“We have a sponsor promising $6000, have collected about $2000 in donations and have another $5000 to go,” she says.

The group comes under the umbrella of Omokoroa Environmental Managers but has its own bank account.

People can donate $5 upwards, and for $500 the donor’s name is put on a plaque.

To support the project, call Jocelyn Hicks on: 07 548 0110 or Chris Wright on: 07 548 0088.

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Papamoa ready for Santa Claus The jolly white-bearded man is dusting off his red suit and whitetipped hat ready for Papamoa’s first-ever Christmas Parade on Sunday.

Fifty-three festive floats, decorated with all the bells and whistles, will parade from Dickson Rd to Palm Beach Plaza as part of the inaugural Pak’n Save Papamoa Santa Parade on November 23.

Event manager Kate Percy says the parade, organised by Papamoa Unlimited, will

stretch about 500m long. “The community response has been overwhelming and everyone’s really excited about it.

“It’s just so nice to have an event that encompasses everybody.”

This year’s theme is ‘A Kiwi Christmas and what it means to you’ with the winner of the best float awarded the Papamoa Shield, which Kate hopes to make a parade tradition.

With MCs More FM presenters Bel Crawford and Brendon Weatherley, the Post-Parade Party will feature all sorts of fun activities including pony, fire truck Daniel Kelliher, 3, having a great time painting Papamoa Play Centre’s float yellow. Photo by Bruce Barnard. rides and free photos with Santa. There will be performances from Bay of Plenty Performing Arts, Rhythmz Dance Co and Te Akau Ki kapa haka group and appearances from Disney’s ‘Frozen’ princess Queen Elsa, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch – and of course the big man himself, Santa Claus.

Residents are invited to colour in a two-dimensional version of the jolly red-suited man for a chance to win a beachfront villa accommodation for the whole family, a signed Black Ferns’ jersey – plus loads more.

Download an entry form from the More FM website or Papamoa Santa Parade Facebook page, or pick one up from Papamoa Plaza, where the entry box is placed.

The parade starts at 12pm from Dickson Rd, with the Post-Parade Party on the paddock opposite Palm Beach Plaza from 1pm-3pm.

By Zoe Hunter

What GDP cannot measure Much of the talk about our country’s progress revolves around economic growth: 72,000 new jobs added to the economy and a 2.3 per cent increase in average hourly rates in the last year; unemployment is down to 5.4 per cent, and so on.

Yet, while I wholeheartedly celebrate the positive indications National’s policies are working, we need to remind ourselves how important our day-to-day experiences in our community are.

I’m referring to the role played by our schools, community centres and events; and, more specifically, how we look out for each other on a day-to-day basis.

Last week I attended the Omokoroa School Gala, which was crammed full of fun activities, stalls and entertainment, including the iconic lawnmower races!

There I saw something which serves as a great example to us all.

Key environmental initiatives Issues relating to our environment and conservation are always top of mind.

Recently, I was elected to chair the National Party’s ‘Bluegreen’ caucus team.

It’s the largest grouping of MPs in our Parliament committed to environmental issues.

We think our environment is too important to be left to the fringe of politics and should have a mainstream focus.

For me there are five standout initiatives that demonstrate National’s proactive environmental approach.

1. Ten new marine reserves have been created in the last year. New Zealand now has 44 marine reserves, bringing the total area protected to 9.5 per cent of our total territorial sea.

Read these columns in full at www.sunlive.co.nz

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Talking rubbish In its first year the Gourmet Night Markets achieved 93.84 per cent diversion from landfill, meaning only a little more than six per cent of the market’s rubbish is rubbish.

Did you know the Bay of Plenty doesn’t have its own landfill – rubbish is trucked to Hampton Downs near Auckland every week?

And that we don’t recycle number fives here in the Bay? And your coffee cups can’t be recycled because of a lining of plastic; and 500 billion go to landfill annually?

These eye-openers give a taste of the zero waste workshop, called Meet Up Talk Rubbish, being hosted by the Gourmet Night Markets team next Thursday night.

Waste works

Markets organiser Kim Renshaw says if most people knew some things about how the region’s waste disposal works they’d care a little bit more.

“These are little bits of information, not from a scary point of view, but that might be interesting for people.”

The workshop at Club Mount Maunganui from 5.45pm-7.30pm on November 27 will be hosted by Kim and zero waste inspirer Sam Gray.

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Topics being covered include what does zero waste mean, how to run a zero-waste event, types of products you can compost at events like markets, an overview of the BOP waste system “and why plastic and biodegradable plastic is uncool and glass is the bee’s knees”.

“Basically, it will be a ‘how to’ guide on how we can move forward to use compostable packaging out in the community.

“So people can expect to learn initiatives they can use if we were, to say, covert the whole of the BOP to compostable packaging, but also about the waste infrastructure in the region and

how it works.” Kim says the market’s goal is to share its positive experiences with people “and we can do this through workshops”.

Next week’s public workshop – for anyone interested in waste disposal, composting and recycling – is designed to make you think.

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“It’s designed not to be boring or doom and gloom – but positive, so we can find out what we can do to solve waste minimisation,” says Kim. The market received $4165 funding from Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s newlylaunched Waste Resource Advisory Group to pay for three waste minimisation workshops.

To read the full story, go to SunLive.co.nz and search ‘Zero waste workshop’.

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Bay troops quickly away This week one century ago more than 220 young men from the Bay of Plenty region were enduring life aboard troopships somewhere in the Indian Ocean as they headed for Egypt.

They were part of the New Zealand component of what subsequently became known as the ANZAC Force after the Gallipoli landings in 1915.

The NZ force sailed on October 16, within just a few weeks of the declaration of war, aboard 10 ships rapidly repainted in camouflage colours, with a total of 8500 men and 4000 horses.

The BOP contingent, most of whom joined up as volunteers in the first few days after war, formed part of the sixth Hauraki Company of the Auckland Battalion, the main body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

They were recruited in the No 2 Area of the Auckland Military District, comprising of the localities of Coromandel, Thames, Paeroa, Morrinsville, Rotorua, Opotiki,

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Whakatane, Tauranga, Katikati and Waihi.

Other battalions came from the Wellington, Canterbury and Otago military districts, and there were also Mounted Rifle units.

The quota of Haurakis required was 227, exclusive of the headquarters staff.

The Company was divided into four platoons, No’s 5, 6, 7 and 8, each containing between 50 and 60 men, led by a Lieutenant.

Each platoon was made up of four sections, of about 14 men, in charge of a non-commissioned officer. Major F Stuckey was the Company Commander and Captain WC Sinel his deputy.

The Company Roll was made up using groups the men had associated together in camp life, and in which they were paraded.

It’s not known exactly where the various men called home. But it’s interesting to note while Katikati and Waihi provided sufficient numbers to form complete sections,

Tauranga and Opotiki volunteers were formed into a composite section within Number 7 Platoon.

This probably reflects the relative strength of the different communities at the time, with Tauranga little more than a village while Katikati was a significant farming district and Waihi had a large population of gold miners.

Te Puke is not mentioned at all, but had closer links to Rotorua back in 1914.

The NZ convoy called briefly at Hobart before continuing to Albany in Western Australia, where it linked up with an Australian convoy.

The expanded force made further stops at Colombo and Aden before reaching Egypt, by which time the New Zealanders had been

By Dave Blanshard 48 days at sea.

Traffic delays on SH2 as Wainui Bridge work starts Motorists can expect delays on State Highway 2 as work continues to strengthen Wainui Bridge, south of Katikati, this month.

The bridge, located between Work Rd and Sargent Drive, will have periodic stop/ go traffic management and speed restrictions in place, with the project expected to be completed mid-November.

NZ Transport Agency’s Bay of Plenty

journey manager Nigel D’Ath says motorists should expect delays of up to 10 minutes when travelling over the bridge.

“The strengthening work involves installation of new steel beams along-side the existing concrete beams to increase the load capacity of the bridge.”

For information on highway conditions and incidents see www.nzta.govt.nz or call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS.

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Meanwhile, Gary’s path to the world Cup finals is a Between them, Robert Bain and Gary Smith whole lot easier – and cheaper. have invested the thick end of $100,000 in “My wife suggested I go do it – so that’s an opporthe All Blacks winning the Rugby World tunity not to be passed up,” says Gary.

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Fighting to be number one Papamoa woman Faith Van Duin is working towards becoming the number one Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the world – and her next stop is America in December.

The 28-year-old is the only New Zealand woman signed to Invicta – the largest Women’s MMA promotion in the world – and she’s been training for the last two-and-a-half years.

The Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist wanted to set an example for her daughters, so

took up the sport.

She’s now trying to raise $6000 to get her and another trainer to America in December.

Being a single mum, working fulltime and training three times a week can make things a bit hard financially, says Faith.

To help raise the money she needs, Faith has set up a raffle and tickets can be purchased via her Facebook page – Faith ‘The Immortal’ Van Duin – or picked up from Beachgrove Holiday Park from 10am-noon.

Faith Van Duin is fighting in America in December.

“The raffle will have an outdoor glamour shoot with hair and makeup he will do one sprawl.” included valued at $400, which has been donated by Faith is also looking for sponsors wanting to jump Momentum Photography and Y. Make up & Hair, on board “and support a local fighter going to also clothes donated from the Mauao Mauao clothes America and the first women MMA fighter to do so brand thanks to Daniel Daines-Hutt. in New Zealand”.

“I’m adding more as I put the raffle together. I’ll If anyone is interested email Faith’s team on also be setting up a Givealittle page. faithvd@hotmail.co.nz “My trainer Kelvin from Hybrid MMA will also be “At the end of the day, any support would be putting his body on the line for the cause and doing amazing – even if it was just some encouraging $1 sprawls. So each dollar that is donated for sprawls words,” says Faith.

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The event – called Chicks, Cars and Cupcakes – will cover things like how to check your oil, why you should get your car serviced, and what’s generally covered at a service or Warrant of Fitness check.

Chicks, Cars and Cupcakes is the latest in Kris’ endeavours to assist women with their automotive needs.

Kris believes walking into a traditional mechanical workshop feels like walking into another world for some women.

Fulton Chicks aims to take the angst out of the equation.

“I’ve heard women say they feel inferior, intimidated, stupid, stressed and worried they’re going to get ripped off,” says Kris.

“My mission is to make them feel comfortable and cared for in a

trustworthy environment.”

At Fulton Automotive women get to tell Kris their car woes – warrant, service, repairs – and she passes the information on to the workshop’s menfolk.

The helpful, female touch goes way beyond that.

As a woman, Kris recognises a mechanical workshop isn’t a place the fairer sex necessarily like to hang around.

So at Fulton Automotive there’s no need to linger while car repairs are underway.

Customers are offered a free coffee voucher to use down the road at foodie heaven Nosh.

Or, Kris will drop them home, or to work, and return Kris Macartney is keen to offer a place their vehicles at the day’s end. women feel comfortable while their car “I love being able to put a is being serviced or repaired. woman’s touch on a maledominated working domain. though I don’t know what I am I want women to think I am talking about,” says Hilary. there for them,” says Kris.

Chicks, Cars and Cupcakes is on Customer Hilary Saxton says December 6 from 10am-11.30am Fulton Chicks is offering great at Fulton Automotive, MacDonservice the old-fashioned, caring way. “I love that the service comes ald St, Mount Maunganui. Entry a $5 donation, with proceeds with a pink card, has a girl feel going to the breast cancer cause. and I don’t feel like an idiot even

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Acts needed for Christmas concert Talented musicians, singers and dancers are encouraged to help spread the festive cheer by performing in Greerton Village Mainstreet’s free outdoor Christmas concert in December.

Greerton Village Community Association chairperson Carol Garden says for the first time ever the annual Christmas Variety Show at Greerton Village School grounds on December 12 hasn’t got enough acts.

“If you’ve got a group and you’d like to perform, then let us know. We’re looking for choirs, bands, musicians or performance groups.

“We’d like it to be the best show ever.”

New Zealand entertainer Jackie Clarke will compering the event, which Carol says attracts thousands of people.

They’re also inviting donations towards the eightmetre-tall Christmas tree, which Carol hopes will help sprinkle some magic on the community this holiday season.

“We’re going to light it up on the night of our Christmas Variety Show. We’ve ordered the tree, but are still encouraging donations.

Every little bit helps.”

A Givealittle page has been set up to raise funds for the tree, with a fundraising goal of $2500.

This year’s free Christmas Variety Show at Greerton Village School on December 12 is supporting the Tauranga Foodbank, with show-goers encouraged to bring a gold coin or can of food to donate.

Anyone interested in performing at the event can email office@greertonvillage.org.nz

Believe in beautiful Blackie ‘Blackie’ is a beautiful eightyear-old girl.

She’s very sweet and loving, and in good health.

She’s with ARRC looking for a new home since her previous owners had to move and couldn’t take her with them.

All of ARRC’s cats up for adoption have been de-sexed and vet-checked, and cost $60 each to adopt to help with some of the vet costs.

If you may like to adopt Blackie, or one of our other friendly cats, please ring ARRC’s

foster carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or have a look at www.arrc.org.nz or Facebook.

By Zoe Hunter

Monday’s mammoth meeting in the chambers While Monday’s council meeting didn’t last all day, there sure were a lot of topics on the agenda for debate.

Our first decision was unanimously agreed by all elected members present, to not set up a special ward for those on the Maori electoral roll.

We all had our different reasons.

I don’t think the issue is going away, particularly if there are future discussions on amalgamating councils.

I think previous councils have provided a slow but steady journey to improve relationships

with local iwi.

The next big topic we debated was our expectations of Bay Venues Ltd, our Council Controlled Organisation.

It’s an external entity, but it’s 100 per cent owned by Tauranga City Council.

BVL was created when the previous council merged two CCOs into one in 2012-2013.

These entities ran our ‘dry’ venues, for example Baypark and ASB Arena and our ‘wet’ venues, like swimming pools.

A few new councillors believed the decisions we made on Monday should have been considered by the

previous council before they hit the ‘go’ button on amalgamating the two CCOs together.

Anyway, we made a range of decisions on BVL to set them up to win, as they’re currently set up to fail.

Our decisions are not finalised, as we’ll include them in our draft Long Term Plan 2015-2025 for public consultation in April 2015.

We also considered the public feedback on the proposal to establish a special housing area at 162 Waihi Rd. With some adjustments, particularly for traffic, we agreed the proposal should go to consent for consideration once the Minister of Housing gives his approval.

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Changes to workplace legislation have been based on an Australian model.

Councils will be classified as a Person who Conducts a Business or Undertaking, known as a PCBU. Legislation is expected to be adopted by Parliament late-2015.

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This week Marine Reach Ministries requested Tauranga City Council to consider a 50 per cent discount on their berthage fees.

‘Pacific Hope’ is currently moored near the harbour bridge while it has a refit. The voluntary work they do around the South Pacific is fantastic.

In Tauranga there are many not-for-profit organisations doing great work, which struggle to survive.

The media has highlighted Waipuna Hospice is currently looking

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My understanding is a late submission came through the Annual Plan earlier this year, but somehow slipped through the system and wasn’t discussed by elected members at the time.

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Amalgamation talk in the city Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Leaders in Business lunch next month, with guest speaker Auckland Council’s CEO Stephen Town.

Stephen will talk about how amalgamation has worked for Auckland, and attendees can bring questions on the issue.

Stephen took up the role as Auckland Council’s chief executive in January 2014. He’s previously been New Zealand Transport Agency’s regional

director in Auckland.

Before returning to Auckland in 2010 Stephen spent eight years as chief executive of Tauranga City Council – and has held a variety of chief executive roles in education and local government sectors in the last 20 years.

The Leaders in Business event is on December 12 from 11.45am-2pm at Mills Reef Restaurant, 143 Moffat Rd. To book tickets, see www.tauranga.org.nz/events-calendar

Golf fundraiser in Katikati Katikati’s Fairview Golf Club is hosting an 18-hole ambrose tournament on December 12 to raise funds for Auckland’s Ronald McDonald House.

People can enter as a team of four, or individually and be allocated to a team. The event is a fun

day out for golfers of all skill levels, with prizes for the top 10 teams.

A dinner and function is included in entry costs, plus there will a charity auction and raffle.

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Registration starts 11am, with a 12 noon shotgun start.

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Tauranga Airport manager Ray Dumble has seen major growth at the Mount site. Photo by Bruce Barnard

Exponential growth and a push for environmentally-friendly practice has Tauranga Airport stamping its mark on the regional landscape – and it has the title to prove it.

Earlier this month Tauranga Airport was named the top regional airport in the country at the New Zealand Airports Conference, just the second time in its existence.

“It’s just a picture of growth what’s happened in the last 12 years,” says Tauranga Airport manager Ray Dumble.

“The airport has grown significantly during this period of time. It’s the city’s growth but our compounded growth during the last 12 years is 9.5 per cent so that far outstrips population growth.”

Airport figures show in the 12-year period the number of seats has risen from under 400 to 1250 per day. During the same timeframe the airport’s

passenger throughput, with the help of Air New Zealand, has grown from 90,000 to 270,000 passengers a year.

According to the judges, one of the lynchpins in clinching the title is the benefits from its project to enhance the airport’s facilities by reclaiming the reclaimed dump site five years ago.

Using recycled concrete as a base course the airport has lowered development costs as well as providing the base course for 5000m2 of building platform for hangars built in 2011.

Also included is constructing 22,000m2 of general aviation taxiway and holding bays, hangar roads and public carparking.

“If we weren’t using the recycled material we wouldn’t have been able to do half the projects. It also enhances our safety so it’s a win win.”

Ray says the accolade is humbling for what has been a huge effort in terms of staff and investment – painting a vibrant picture of the airport in terms of the airfield, the tenants, and clubs for the future.

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Scholarships open for Omokoroa students The Omokoroa and Districts Pakeke Lions Club is calling for applications for two tertiary scholarships for 2015.

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When the devil comes calling The Shop ‘n’ Win entry box is eye-balling you on the counter at Hell Pizza as a Pandemonium chicken pizza does a low pass into the arms of the hungry, discerning and delighted of Papamoa.

customers won the big pot of cash,” says a selfless Sangeeta.

“Nothing would make me happier than to give something back to my new community.”

Yes, Sangeeta is a newbie – both to Papamoa and to big business.

She was an early childhood teacher in Te Puke before taking a huge leap of faith and launching from the playpen into the high-end gourmet pizza industry.

“I’m married, have two children and decided I needed Hell Pizza owner Sangeeta Dhot hopes one of her loyal customers to upgrade my career. I needed win the Shop ‘n’ Win promotion. Photo by Tracy Hardy. to choose a career which was business. And as most Kiwis now “We’re of different ethnicity” sustainable; and Hell Pizza, as know, ‘purgatory’ isn’t just a an established and very recognis- – although, like Hell Pizza, she’s place of suffering. At Hell Pizza now 666 per cent NZ-owned. able brand loved by Kiwis, gave it’s vegetarian ecstasy on a crust.

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Life is good for Sangeeta and Puke we also moved from our Sangeeta is a very good import her family. She’s fulfilled a safety zone. However, I’ve been for Papamoa. She’s vivacious, overwhelmed by the goodhearted dream to live near the beach and young and smart and brings own a business. residents and teachers and busihigh velocity, double-barrelled Now in return she wants to ness people of Papamoa who’ve credentials to the seaside suburb make life good for someone in been so embracing. I love them – a Masters of Economics from her new Papamoa Hell Pizza and I am grateful to them.”

Kurukshetra University in India family by handing them $5000 “Would you like a slice of and a Postgraduate Diploma dollars for Christmas.

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And franchisee Sangeeta Dhot, the new high priestess of pizza in Papamoa, is hoping and praying one of her loyal locals who’ve dropped in for a Lust, Greed, Envy or any of the other deadly sins in a pizza box will win the big pot of gold – the $5000 cash giveaway.

The 50 cherry red $100 banknotes are the prize offered up by The Weekend Sun in conjunction with Papamoa Unlimited – a consortium of local retailers promoting Papamoa as the place to shop and win – for the Shop ‘n’ Win promotion.

Sangeeta is one of these retailers.

“It would be a lovely Christmas present to me if one of my local

Market’s big move to Simpson Reserve a success Organisers of Papamoa Lions Markets are calling the new venue an outstanding success.

Redevelopments at Palm Beach Plaza in Papamoa pushed the markets from its 13-year-long location on Plaza grounds.

The markets operated for the first time at its new location at Simpson Reserve on September 28, with club president

John Schofield calling the new event site a positive one.

“The feedback from both stallholders and the general public after the first market at the new location was very positive.

“The atmosphere was relaxed and many of the comments made to me was about comparing the market to country fairs, which was soon proved by people picnicking on the grass, and relaxing on the embankment on the

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Doreen McNeill and Ross Neilson at the NZ Garden & Art Festival ‘Artstop’.

In a Te Puna Gallery set in park-like shapes and textures”. Ross describes his grounds, Doreen McNeill and Ross art as “bright and colourful, depicting Neilson are exhibiting their art together NZ’s vivid colours in acrylic paint, it for the first time. brings joy, warmth and familiarity to During this 2014 New Zealand New Zealand walls”.

Garden and Art Festival week the gallery Ross is happy for visitors to picnic is an ‘Artstop’ to everyone with tickets “and stroll around the spacious for the Garden Trail. grounds”.

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Umbrellas came out, gumThey are not real are they? Visitors check out the ‘livestock’ in the boots went on and it was Marsh garden in Te Puna. business as usual.

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Time for men to make a stand Bay of Plenty blokes are joining men nationwide to make a stand against Tauranga councillor Steve says White Ribbon family violence, as part of White Ribbon Day, on Tuesday, November 25. Morris Day plays an important role in Working with NZ Police, City Councils, Women’s Refuge and other organisations across NZ, Mates Men’s Network offers men tools for personal development such as communication, lifedirection, emotional intelligence and networking to help them become positive male role-models.

Mates’ chief executive Kerry Babbage says the time is well overdue for men to own the problems that create so much conflict and despair in our community.

“Let’s all make a stand and let all men stand together as one.”

highlighting the issue of family violence and gives men an opportunity to reflect on their responsibilities.

“Mates Men’s Network is a great organisation that’s helping the men of Tauranga to make and sustain positive changes and be the best they can be.”

Tauranga Women’s Refuge manager Angie Warren-Clark applauds Mates Men’s Network for its efforts in making a positive change.

“We look forward to seeing men of all walks of life signing the pledge to never condone violence on November 25 and

Sergeant Helen Murphy, Mate’s regional manager Wayne Millar, Women’s Refuge manager Angie Warren Clark, facilitator Gareth Griffiths, and councillor Steve Morris.

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their participation in the familyfun event.”

“Anything we can do to empower and support our victims and families has to be a positive thing,” says Tauranga

Police Sergeant Helen Murphy.

Mates Men’s meetings are every second Tuesday from 7pm-9.30pm, with the next meeting in Greerton on November 25. By Zoe Hunter

Addressing the community’s ‘most pressing’ needs What do you feel are the community’s most pressing needs?

Have your say on these important issues that define how well you think we’re doing in our region, in New Zealand’s first Vital Signs survey recently launched in the Bay of Plenty.

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“We ask people to list the three issues that are most important to them, so we’ll get a fantastic snapshot of not only what people consider to be the priorities, but also how well they think we’re doing in those areas”, says Nicky.

The Acorn Foundation would like to see as many people as possible take part in the survey.

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A unique everyday pie Every day in this country thousands of pies are devoured – some of them made from cheap, extended mince and golf balls of fat, while others are more gourmet with exotic fillings.

Pie manufacturers are everywhere; and a lot of quality pies come fresh out of the oven in small cafés and sandwich bars up and down the country.

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obsession with the pie not seen so much in other countries, apart from Australia.

When you can go into a café and have a roast dinner with roast vegetables and pan gravy inside a pie, with light moist pastry, you know the savoury will keep evolving to remain New Zealand’s top selling takeaway.

At home it’s very easy to make your own pie, especially when you have some filo pastry and leftover vegetables and cheese.

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Inaugural markets under the moonlight Let’s not keep the secret in the dark any longer – Tauranga residents will get their first taste of the successful Auckland Night Markets when it comes to Bayfair Shop-

and as far as Waikato and ping Centre this Sunday.

Auckland to be part of the Already with eight estabnew markets. lished markets under the She’s aiming for a stars in the big smoke, family atmosphere the Auckland Night with plenty of music Markets is coming and entertainment – to Bayfair Shopping and a real focus on Centre’s underground supporting Bay of carpark for the first Plenty businesses. time on November 23.

“We know from Organiser Cadence experience that night Kaumoana says the inaugural Tauranga Night Ethnic food will be on offer markets are really popuMarkets is the city’s new at the first Tauranga Night lar and we’re wanting to permanent night market Markets this Sunday night. provide the same vibe in Tauranga. happening 5.30pm to “It’ll be something never experienced 11pm every Sunday throughout the before. It’ll just blow people away.” year.

The grand opening of the Tauranga “We feel Tauranga is quite a vibrant Night Markets is at Bayfair Shopcity. The city is notorious for having ping Centre’s underground carpark on lots of different markets, but we want November 23 from 5.30pm to 11pm. to be able to hit that night scene like Anyone interested in registering a stall nobody else has done before.” can visit the Tauranga Night Market Cadence says they’re licensed for up Bayfair Facebook page or email to 150 stalls, with stallholders coming tauranganightmarkets@hotmail.com from Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatane

By Zoe Hunter

Meet the Kiwi baking queen Bay of Plenty residents have a chance to meet New Zealand’s Queen of Baking at a fundraiser for Waipuna Hospice. The

‘Meet Jo Seager’ evening is at Te Puke Intermediate on December 8 from 7pm-9pm. Tickets cost $15 from Te Puke Paper

Plus and include complimentary supper from a selection of Jo’s recipes.

The hospice will receive $5 from each ticket sale.

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Making men feel at home Some blokes may feel uncomfortable going to the hairdressers – but Kool Cutz Barbers in Mount Maunganui promises to make them feel right at home.

Owned and operated by Marie Middleton for 14 years, the Central Parade barbershop has a masculine look and style – so men feel comfortable walking in for a haircut.

“Kool Cuts is the place for guys who want the best specialised knowledge, advice and service,” says Marie.

The professional team continue to grow their knowl-

edge, with continual training on up-to-date barbering trends for men who want the latest look, or simply a traditional style cut.

Coming soon is the Express Cut Throat Shave, which men can have with any cut, or as a separate service.

“Teamed up with hot towels, this fantastic service will be a real treat for guys wanting an amazing experience,” says Marie.

“For special occasions, weddings, or just to experience the difference a cut throat shave achieves, this service is a must.”

Open Monday to Saturday, Kool Cutz Barbershop offers a walk-in service. Appointments aren’t necessary.

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Ensuring a high standard of care for all The thought of going to the doctors may be daunting, but the professional team at Dee St Medical Centre strive to make it a heartening and comfortable experience for their patients.

Dee St Medical Centre has been part of the Central Parade community since the early 1960s and offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of its local population.

The friendly team aim to offer a high standard of care to all patients and are committed to improving their service.

Situated in the middle of Mount Maunganui Peninsula, the familybased medical centre is proud to be a part of their local community.

The handy location on Dee St means customers have easy access to parking, the Central Parade shopping centre, Mount Maunganui RSA and a pharmacy across the road.

The butchery with the ‘best sausages in town’ For meat that’s good quality and value for money, visit The Meat Company.

The locally owned and operated “good ol’ fashion butcher” on Central Parade caters for everyone from individuals to large families.

Owner Greg Lacenby says the butchery has all meats from juicy steaks and delicious chops, to tempting chicken morsels.

“Our homemade sausages are pretty tasty too. Steak and onion

is a favourite.”

Customers can sink their teeth into the butchery’s home-made sausages every Saturday morning.

They also have a mobile barbecue available, which Greg says is perfect for Christmas functions. Special conditions apply.

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With free parking out the front, The Meat Company on Central Parade is the perfect place to pop in and get your

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Some simple summer soothing is in the air It wasn’t long ago air conditioning was a new-fangled, flash luxury – whether in the car, the office or at home.

Now it’s a stock, standard basic. It’s part of our lives and it’s everywhere – in shopping malls, at work and in our

homes, buses and trains – and when it’s working properly it’s great.

But is cool good? A resounding ‘yes’ is the answer.

Air conditioning is designed to stop the seasons imposing – to maintain

a comfortable environment at work or at home through spring, summer, autumn and winter.

That should sit comfortably with everyone, especially when the environment is impacting on how efficiently you think and operate at work or in the home.

Today, air conditioning unit can have two functions – heating and cooling. With an auto changeover switch on most new units, you set the temperature and the unit does the rest. It’ll cool or heat as required automatically.

Clean air or air purification is another benefit as an anti-fungus filter is used in most modern air conditioning units.

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Neil Griffith was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at 57 years old but doesn’t let it stop him living life to the full.

Volunteers needed at Tauranga Hospital ● Do you have spare time and want to help make patients’ stay in hospital a better experience? ● Do you want to meet new people? ● Do you like to feel that you are helping the community? ● Do you want to get out and about and do something worthwhile?

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Merivale’s children are learning new skills and technologies through Studio RZ, covering everything from photography to music.

Photo by David Tauranga

Children’s studio of technology Tauranga’s next generation of music producers, photographers, graphic designers and videographers are getting schooled down at Studio RZ in Merivale.

It’s the newest studio funded through the High Tech Youth Network that focuses on children from lower decile areas throughout the Oceania region.

The network’s core objectives are to empower, develop self-belief and foster learning among young people through technology.

Coordinator Carlee Williams says the studio provides a space for Merivale’s young people to grow their skills and to access new technological opportunities.

“Our kaupapa [approach] is to get these kids learning how to use technology in their own space.

“We set them up with projects, which they work through using whatever technology they want.”

Running since February, Studio RZ began at Merivale School before shifting to the Community Centre on Kesteven Ave. On average 16 Merivale children use the space from day to day, with ages ranging from five to 18.

They can access computers, digital cameras and camcorders, plus musical instruments and recording facilities all on-site.

They also have access to youth worker Whetu Wharakura, who works with them on-site when needed, says Carlee.

Merivale 12-year-old and talented guitarist Turei Mackie says he loves heading to the studio after-school.

“They teach us lots about music and we jam heaps. I’ve been learning how to DJ, which is cool, it’s fun.”

Carlee says the children are success-

Boosting park’s new rocket Stranded this Sunday

Tauranga will have a new, more iconic rocket slide at Memorial Park next year, according to Tauranga City Council.

News of the park’s iconic rocket slide being due for replacement prompted 15,000 views on TCC’s Facebook rocket slide posts.

Work is underway to dismantle the slide, with Placemakers Mount Maunganui providing materials and helping TCC parks staff design and build a new one. The original rocket slide was built in the 1960s and replaced in 1985.

The slide was closed last month after failing a safety inspection.

The new slide will be in a more prominent location nearer to Memorial Park fountain.

The Stranded Sunday event in Downtown Tauranga is on this Sunday, with families encouraged to enjoy all the action. The Strand closed to traffic from 11am-2pm between Wharf St and Hamilton St – and families can enjoy the atmosphere, with live music and children’s activities on offer.

Help families via food

Downtown Tauranga is calling on residents to dig deep in their pantry and donate tinned, boxed or packaged dry food items to the Tauranga Foodbank’s Helping Families for Christmas appeal.

People can drop items at Level 1, 58 Devonport Rd from 9am-4pm. Check on progress of donations at www.feedthebank.org.nz

fully learning new skills and gaining confidence in the process.

She believes the studio’s philosophy of ‘tutu’ (fiddle) allowed the children to “come out of their shells”.

“We show them how to use the equipment and they tutu their way through; learning by doing.

“They discover what they are capable of, which gives them fulfilment, and it’s self-driven.”

Carlee says people can check out some of the fruits of the children’s labours during the upcoming Merivale Christmas Festival.

For the event they’ll put together a band to show the community the children’s talents, says Carlee.

“Most of these kids can play multiple instruments, so they’ll swap among themselves during the show – and we’re really looking forward to it.” By David Tauranga

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Father and son reunite before the inevitable It was priority number 1 on Steve Barlow’s bucket list – to meet the man he never knew – his father.

“He was the outstanding piece of the jigsaw which is my life.”

So after 61 years and slowly succumbing to insidious motor neuron disease, Steve picked himself up, climbed on a plane with wife Sue and went in search of his roots, his Dad. “I was just a toddler in the UK when Mum told Dad he would never see me again. He had been seeing someone else.”

At age five the manipulation began.

Cheers – Steve Barlow salutes his long lost Dad. “I was warned never to mention ‘that horrible man’ and don’t ever try to find him.”

Sadly that’s how it played out – father and son disappeared from each other’s lives for six decades.

While on holiday back home in the UK, Steve’s wife Sue went probing Births Deaths and Marriages for clues to his father’s whereabouts.

Earlier this year, on a bitter winter’s day outside a pub in Derby Town in England’s East Midlands, father and son finally met.

“I eyeballed him – he was impeccably dressed, 85 years old, dashing and a big smile,” says Steve.

It was the man he never knew, the man supposed to be his Dad. Steve offered a hand of reconciliation and just said “Hullo”. No hug, no tears, no bitterness.

“I didn’t feel a lot of love. However, he was delighted to see me.”

There was a brick wall – his Dad refused to discuss

the past. “Why rake up the dirt and upset everyone?”

So for Steve questions went unasked and unanswered.

“I allowed that because it would be the only time I saw him.”

And there’s the reality check – and because Steve is regaling his bitter-sweet story from an electric wheelchair. He has motor neuron disease – the disease of loss.

“I have big sobbing sessions. Two weeks ago I could stand and pee. I can’t anymore. There are losses every day.”

This big, jocular, three-pints-a-day bloke’s bloke is right in touch with his mortality.

“Worst scenario Christmas – best scenario two years.” And he has an advanced care plan.

He’s been a professional carer, had first-hand experience with MND, so knows what he’s dealing with.

“I don’t want intervention to stay alive. When I can’t help myself I am out of here.”

But he did manage to take his deadly disease all the way to Derby to meet his dad.

“There were many pints and lots of football talk.”

Father and son are both fans of Derby County.

And the love that had been missing between them grew. “I felt it then, but it’s overwhelming now.”

Then a birthday card arrived from his father – the first in 60 years. “Happy birthday son” was the simple message.

“I felt complete; everything was in the right place.”

Steve’s now back home in Bureta, confronting losses each day and dealing with the inevitable.

But he does have a Dad he never knew – that brings a

By Hunter Wells smile to a dying man.

Charitable trust is EFK’s next step For Eat For Keeps, as a small, under-resourced company, it’s always been a big challenge to work out how we could leverage off our success throughout the country in a significant way.

We’ve recently been appointed a professional business mentor by a national health provider to look at the best possible structure to do this.

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EFK has proved to be effective in a wide variety of settings by focusing on a lack of blood-sugar control, one of the key elements driving obesity and diabetes.

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trust in April 2015, and areas we need help with include funds and/ or pro-bono services to develop our public relations and media programme, new website, training and event programmes, and a T-shirt range.

We also currently have places available for free consultations for four keen people who’d like to lose weight or improve their diabetic condition.

We welcome any enquiries from people who want to help in some way with the trust, or to be considered for the free consultation.

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New sun bed law hits home for melanoma survivor Tauranga woman Debra Duke is applauding recent moves to tighten controls on sunbed operators and ban fair-skinned adults and those aged under 18 from the tanning method.

The 35-year-old former sunbed user underwent surgery twice this year to remove two melanomas from her back and is waiting on biopsy results for another spot on her cheek.

“I had this horrible gut feeling and so I booked in for a skin cancer check.

“I couldn’t believe something so small could be a melanoma, particularly when it displayed no typical Debra Duke showing her scars where characteristics of the disease,” says two moles were removed.

Debra.

She’s concerned her melanoma may be a direct result of using sunbeds in her early 20s.

Tauranga dermatologist, and New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated member, Dr Ben Tallon says the Government bill to restrict sun bed use is a step in the right direction, but long overdue.

“Some sunbeds emit UV radiation up to five times the strength of the midday summer sun and there’s no standard of regulation between the different devices.”

The Health Skin Cancer and Trauma Prevention Amendment Bill put forward by National MP Dr Paul Hutchison unanimously passed its first reading in Parliament this month.

Debra says some sunbed operators

often claim the UV rays of commercial tanning devices are “not as damaging as the sun” and “it was a safe way to tan indoors”.

“I was completely unaware of the health risks associated with using sunbeds. If I’d been told about the high risk of developing skin cancer there’s no way I would have ever used one.”

Debra recalls using a sunbed two-three times weekly for 15-30 minutes leading up to summer.

“I’m quite fair and always struggled to get a tan naturally, but I had no idea I was dramatically increasing my risk of developing skin cancer,” says Debra.

The new law banning 18-year-olds from using commercial tanning devices and restricting use by fairskinned people will be in place by

Talking Co Enzyme Q10 (Part 4) Co enzyme Q10 is vitamin-like compound He says it’s like his old self returning.

Health conditions, especially autoimmune dismade in your liver to make energy and also ease and neurodegenerative disease, can also reduce as an antioxidant to protect cells and tissues. CoQ10 production.

Age, disease and medications can all reduce CoQ10, causing fatigue and other problems.

Today we summarise the main points discussed in in the recent columns on CoQ10.

The main function of CoQ10 is its role in the final stages of making energy our body needs. This is little like your car fuel line, to move fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.

In its ubiquinone form CoQ10 accepts electrons (H+) released from food and moves these to make energy we need to live.

The parts of our body’s needing the most CoQ10 are our heart, brain, muscles and nerves. Good studies exist showing benefits for supplementing CoQ10 for things like cardiomyopathy and various heart rhythm issues.

The most common reason to take extra CoQ10 are those taking statin cholesterol lowering medications.

These can reduce circulating CoQ10 by as much as 50 per cent and is the main cause of the muscle, energy and memory-loss side effects. In most cases taking good quality CoQ10 can rapidly resolve these side effects.

A client on statins rang me and told me after only two weeks his energy and vitality had returned. We put him on a double dose of CoQsol plus some omega 3 and a good multi-nutritional programme.

I’m sure tiredness people with these conditions experience is largely about low CoQ10 levels. For example, I’ll almost always include CoQ10 in my polymyalgia recovery programme. Feel free to contact me if you need help or more information.

John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant. co.nz. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz

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the end of the year.

Details on how the ban will be enforced in NZ are still being developed by the Ministry of Health.

Current voluntary standards for using sunbeds in NZ include client consent, no use for those aged under 18 and exclusion of people with pale skin who always burn.

New Zealand has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world, with a total 2212 melanoma registrations and 326 deaths in 2009.

Melanomas can be detected early through routine skin checks. Debra admits while she was young and travelling, medical costs for a specialist always put her off check-ups.

“I’m living proof that early detection is money well spent.”

For more information, see www.nzdsi.org.

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Additional services a success in Greerton Nearly five months since Peter Bennet returned to Bongard’s Pharmacy as the new owner, there’s been several new additional services available to the community.

ing donations for former pharmacy owner Mike Key’s 15-year-old son Elliott, who suffered serious injuries in a mountain bike accident in July.

Peter says Elliott is in Burwood Spinal Unit with feeling from his shoulders up.

“It appears unlikely he will ever regain the use of his arms and legs. This is a life-changing event for

One of the new additions include a free walk-in nursing clinic, with experienced nurse Ruth Haynes in the pharmacy from 9am to 3pm every Glenis Farrington, Sandra Teal, owner Peter Bennet and Amy St George.

Monday. the entire family.”

Registered nurse Jenny Overton provides Pharmalight IPL laser services are availA trust fund has been established for Elliott foot treatments, toe nail cuts, hard skin able once a month on a Tuesday. Sue Stewart and a donations box will be at Bongard’s removal and more at the Cameron Rd pharspecialises in tattoo removal, permanent hair Pharmacy. macy every second Wednesday. reduction, and vein and sunspot treatment.

Bongard’s Pharmacy is also giving away one “Jenny provides a vital service to older “Your first consultation will be free,” says free tank of petrol when customers use their people particularly at a very reasonable maxiPeter. “Just phone the pharmacy anytime to AA or AA Smartfuel card in store during mum cost of $28 for a 30-minute treatment,” make an appointment with Jenny or Sue.” December. Conditions apply. By Zoe Hunter says Peter.

On a sadder note, the pharmacy is collect-

Chalking up pavement art International chalk artist Jamie Harkins will be creating three dimensional interactive pieces in Greerton Village Square, alongside fellow artists Constanza Tagini Nightingale and David Rendu this Saturday.

We’re delighted Jaimie’s bringing his worldwide reputation for sand art creations to Greerton’s first Chalk Art Festival, in conjunction with the New Zealand Garden and Arts Festival, on November 22.

Chalk art is huge overseas and Greerton Village is fast becoming the art and cultural retail centre in the Bay of Plenty.

Most people have seen chalk art on the internet – we are bringing the real thing to Greerton. We want to encour-

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age local artists to give it a go.

Local artists will be dotted around the village, competing for cash prizes of up to $400.

Last-minute entries are accepted, so artists wanting to try the chalk medium can contact Carol on 022 543 1965 to register.

Our next key event is showcasing local talent at the Greerton Village Community Christmas Variety Show on December 12.

Jackie Clark will be here again to compere and perform, and we’re expecting several thousand people to come along and enjoy the show.

A big hit this year will be the new eight-metre Christmas tree.

Sadly, we’ve farewelled our Mainstreet manager Victoria Thomas, who has left us to explore a new marketing role. Victoria will be greatly missed.

Fortunately Tauranga is full of talented, creative people and we’ve managed to find a new Mainstreet manager, who’ll bring a whole new character to the role. (He will be introduced in our next column).

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Pamela is back up and running

Pamela Barkesis training hard for the Generation Homes 2015 Triathlon, set for February.

Pamela Barke has girl power. She’s had to put training for a women’s only triathlon on hold twice – but nothing’s stopping her putting her best foot forward this time.

Wanting to improve her time in the 2011 Rotorua Marathon by running the Auckland Marathon the same year, Pamela’s fitness dreams came to a standstill when she was diagnosed with cancer.

Following two years of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the 49-year-old pulled on her running shoes again to complete the inaugural Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon in February only to be stopped by a tragic bike accident last Christmas.

“I love running. I was really

quite fit up until the time I was diagnosed with cancer and then that kind of put a stop to everything and changed my whole life.

“I wanted to get back into running but there was a real barrier. I just didn’t think I could do it.”

Now, Pamela is back up and running again for the 2015 Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon on February 22, which is just before her 50th birthday.

Pamela says the triathlon is both fun and challenging for women of all ages and fitness abilities – but it’s not impossible.

“Because its women only there’s no pressure. It’s that proudness of completing something for yourself.”

Organised by Miranda Clark from Triathlon Tauranga, the Generation Homes Women’s 2015 Triathlon is a 400m swim,

10km cycle and 4km run or walk from Pilot Bay. Register at www.trichicks.co.nz – and

be in to win an early bird prize pack worth $850 if entering before November 30.

By Zoe Hunter

The Weekend Sun has one free registration to the Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us where the triathlon begins.

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, November 26.

Sharing kayak fishing favourites Forget about needing a fancy launch and a big chequebook for some of the Western Bay’s best fishing – just ask top kayaker Tim Taylor.

The seasoned kayaker only discovered the joy of fishing while paddling a few years ago, when a friend suggested he drop a line while training for his record attempt to circumnavigate New Zealand.

Hook, line and sinker, he was immediately converted and since completing his almost 10,000km kayak around the country two years ago he’s gone on to become NZ’s first kayak fishing guide.

In the last few years he’s seen the form of fishing take off and is showing anyone interested some of his favourite spots for bagging a catch on Sunday.

Tim’s been holding ‘Sunday Sessions’ for anyone interested in fishing with him in a group of kayakers for about a year, weather depending, and is encouraging anyone who has some experience kayak fishing to join him on Sunday as part of Play in the Bay’s Water Month.

“I’ll be able to help with the launching and give them some pointers,” says Tim, who believes there’s a good chance of returning with a fish. “But it’s fishing of course, so no guarantees.”

Tim says along with being relaxing and a great way to fish, kayaking offers good exercise – strengthening upper body and core muscles, particularly beneficial for anyone with back problems.

To take part on Sunday meet Tim at Papamoa’s

Kayak fishing guide Tim Taylor is sharing his favourite fishing spots in a group trip off Papamoa this Sunday. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Karewa Parade carpark at 7am. The session is free, but $50 for those needing to hire equipment.

Other Water Month activities include children water safety sessions at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Windermere pool on Saturday 10am-noon for a $1 charge. For details, call Jenni on 07 544 9901.

There’s also an aqua fit class at Katikati’s Dave Hume Pool tomorrow from 9am.

To take part at Athenree Hot Pools, a $9 charge applies, call Kate on 07 863 1262.

And for water exercise classes at Fernland Spa on Wednesday from 10.45am, cost is $3.50 plus entry, call Jennifer on 07 571 1411.

For more on Water Month activities, get a programme at www.sportbop.co.nz/playinthebay

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Learn about mohair with Marie Whakamarama woman Marie Firth is opening her Angora farm’s gates to the public next weekend to show how easy and enjoyable it is to make a living from the animal.

The 75-year-old began farming Angora goats in 1985 – and 29 years on she says the animal’s health status and economic return has improved drastically.

“The animals we farm now are totally different to what we farmed 20 years ago.

“Back then they were very inclined to get sore feet – we’ve just about completely bred that out of them.”

Marie also wants to break the misconception about mohair income, saying she can keep her rural lifestyle on an eight hectare block from farming 140-170 goats.

“The income from Angora’s mohair is excellent.

We’re getting $7 per kilogram for our stains – and up to $40 per kg, and rising, for our best mohair.

“Even for absolute rubbish we get $3 per kg – and that’s dags. The works pay $40 per a head for our culls.”

Marie says women are attracted to Angoras because they’re small and easy to handle.

“They’re less trouble than cattle and highly intelligent – they don’t get out of fences if you train them.”

Marie says the November 30 Mohair NZ Fielday at her farm, 354 Whakamarama Rd, starting 10.30am, is a chance for people to get up-close with Angora goats and how they’re farmed.

“It’s for people to come and have a look. We’ll have a barbecue and it’ll be really casual.

“Some will come to be nosey, others because they really are interested in farming Angoras.”

Marie Firth with one of her three-month-old Angora kids.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Keeping a watchful eye on baby birds If you’re in the garden this weekend and spot an injured or orphaned baby bird – don’t touch it, just keep an eye on the little fella.

This is the advice of Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Wildlife Trust chairperson Liza Schneider, who’s seeing as many as 25 orphaned and injured wildlife, mainly baby birds, brought into the centre daily.

“Especially after windy weather, we’re inundated with baby birds brought in by wellmeaning and concerned people, but often they’re better off without our intervention.”

Liza says they’re usually young thrushes and blackbirds that have just left the nest and are learning to fly, with their parents usually watching over them close by.

“It’s best to observe them from a distance to assess if

they have any major injuries such as a drooping wing or bleeding area.

“This being the case, intervention is appropriate and they can be gently caught and brought in for care.” Where possible, Liza says to return uninjured baby birds to the nearest tree or hedge, or place them in a box at a height.

She suggests puncturing holes into an ice-cream box, lining the bottom with wood shavings or leaves and hanging it from a branch or clothes line.

Liza says uninjured fledglings are best left to be raised by their parents.

“It’s a fallacy that handling a baby bird will deter their parents from caring for them but try and keep handling to a minimum.”

To help foster these baby birds, contact ARRC on 07 578 8335 or via the website at www.arrc.org.nz

Cuddle some kids

Those interested in a morning cuddle with a kid goat can head along to Tauranga Farmers’ Market, which is bringing the farm to town on Saturday November 29.

The Mid Summer Farm stall site will be bringing along some kid goats for market-goes to meet. Children especially are welcome to see the kids up close.

The market is open 7.45am-noon at Tauranga Primary School between Arundel St, Cameron Rd and Fifth Ave.

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Hunting for bargains in Te Puke Residents looking to get their hands on a bargain can visit Campus Trading’s massive homeware clearance sale coming to the Bay of Plenty for the first time today and tomorrow.

Everything must go, with up to 90 per cent off the retail price of a gigantic range of homeware, giftware, industrial goods, household consumables and more at Jellicoe St, Te Puke.

Event volunteer Brendon Clare says this is the first time the event has been held in the region and he’s encouraging residents not to miss out on this fantastic sale.

“There’s some-

thing for everyone. Located in the old John Deere building, next to Waipuna Hospice, this sale has a gigantic range of homeware, giftware, industrial goods, importers clearance items and numerous other bargains too good to miss.

“The sale is on for two weeks only, so don’t miss this opportunity to nail that Christmas shopping down for 2014.”

Run totally by volunteers, all proceeds support the education of students attending Westmount School – a private school with campuses in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

The sale is on Friday and Saturday until November 30. There will be a sausage sizzle and plenty of off-street parking. Eftpos and credit card facilities will be available.

Growing sunflowers and relationships With spring here, Sun Creative is hosting a sunflower photograph competition to grow relationships between staff at local businesses.

Sun Creative has snapped up a bunch of free sunflower seeds courtesy of Kings Seeds and is encouraging businesses, companies and organisations to come to No 1 The Strand and pick up a packet to grow if they haven’t done so already.

Once the plants flower, businesses can submit a photo of their staff, colleagues or family members next to their sunflowers for a chance to win.

To enter, ‘like’ the Sun Creative Facebook page at www.facebook. com/suncreativenz and upload the photo.

The photo can be shared on Facebook and the winning shot

will be the one with the most votes by February 16, 2015.

The winning business will receive a mystery prize and Sun Creative also has a gift for the most creative photo.

Sun Creative spokesperson Kerri Wheeler says businesses should come and get their free sunflower seeds now – and get their thinking caps on how to make a creative photograph.

“The competition is all about growing relationships within businesses and what better way than growing sunflowers – our team all gets out in the fresh air and mucks in.”

Sun Creative is the design team here at Sun Media. Not only do

they produce great looking adverts and publications but they also offer a full graphic design and print service.

If you just want a great local creative design team working with you, visit Sun Creative for all your graphic design, branding, print, publishing and promotions with great results.

The sunflower photograph competition closes on February 16, 2015.

Careers conference in city

Hundreds of delegates with a focus on career education for youth are in Tauranga today, enjoying the third and final day of the November 19-21 Careers and Transition Educators conference.

More than 500 careers advisers, who work with students going to higher education or employment, are hearing international speakers at ASB Arena.

Papamoa College’s Jo Neal is chair, and MC is NZKGI’s Kate Longman.

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New home builders arrive

The guys at Belverdere Construction are inviting people to join them this Saturday. Photo by Cameron Avery.

“To celebrate our launch, and to coincide with the The Belvedere Group is proud to be Garden and Art Festival Lakes Expo, Belvedere is opening the doors of its brand new throwing a party in our beautiful landscaped garden Competitive Homes showhome on Saturday, November 22,” says Trevor.

“Come along any time from 11am to 4pm for at 298 Lakes Boulevard a chance to view our stunning new show home. this weekend.

Explore the garden designed and created for us by Competitive Homes is an evolving co-operative of Ginny and her team at Decor Gardenworld. independent family-owned builders backed by the Trevor says they hope this home will provide buyers resources and buying power of Bunnings. with some inspiration for their own gardens, and to This new nationwide collaboration provides all the help with this, the first three customers to purchase a advantages of dealing with a local, trusted brand, and Competitive Home, will receive a prize of landscape allied to the resource advantages offered by a design and planting by Ginny Decor Gardenworld to group home builder. the value of $5000.

Belvedere Group’s managing director Trevor “So come and join us for a party this Saturday – Wilkinson says this new approach to home building with live music, free sausage sizzle, prize draws, and is aimed at improving the quality, choice and value children’s garden competitions and giveaways; it offered to customers. should be a great day out for all.”

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City retail study underway

Priority One and Downtown Tauranga are working with a final year Masters student from the University of Waikato’s Management School to undertake a study on how retail outlets in Tauranga’s city centre are engaging with their customers.

It will include outlets’ use of technology, barriers that prevent them from engaging with technology and opportunities to become more digitally savvy.

The work follows a study by Internet NZ and Google that estimates the NZ economy could get a $34 billion productivity boost if business used the internet to its full potential.

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Carol Potter at Mount Drycleaners. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

One-stop shop for garments Mount Drycleaners is now not just a drycleaning business – it’s a laundromat too.

Co-owned by Dion and Kirsty Warner, the Mount shop has been through a wash cycle itself, with the shop receiving a new splash of paint and brand new self-service laundromat machines put in.

Now part of Muirs the Mount Drycleaners, the Central Parade shop also has a change machine available for people to swap their $10 and $20 notes for coins – and there’s an ATM at the front of the shop.

Co-owner Kirsty says the change machine is what sets them apart from other laundromats, along with plenty of parking, brand new machines and opening hours seven days a week.

“Our drycleaning service is still the same professional service that takes the stress out of doing laundry and ironing at home.

“If you don’t want to use the laundromat, we still

offer a full laundry service including a wash, dry and fold.”

If same day service is required – customers need to drop their garments in by 9am.

And if you’re wondering where everyone’s favourite drycleaner is – he’s moved to Muirs Greerton shop on Cameron Rd. Previously working at the Central Parade store for 20 years, Selwyn Managh is now at Muirs Tauranga Drycleaners.

“Every single customer asks where Selwyn is when they come in,” says Kirsty. “I think it’s his smile and experience that everyone loves. They trust him with their garments.”

The Mount Drycleaners is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm and Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm. The laundromat is open seven days a week.

Check out the laundromat hours on the advertisement on this page.

By Zoe Hunter

Western Bay mobile traders bylaw looms Western Bay of Plenty residents can have a say on a new bylaw to help regulate the operation of roadside mobile traders being developed by their district council.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s new bylaw will replace the existing Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2005 but operate in a very similar manner.

WBOPDC senior policy analyst Marnie Carter says the council wants to allow mobile traders such as coffee carts, firewood sellers, Christmas tree vendors and fruit and vegetable stalls but needs to ensure surrounding roads and pavements remain safe and usable for traders and their customers.

“It’s also very important to ensure permanent retailers are not economically disadvantaged by mobile traders who might operate only for a few weeks a year,” says Marnie.

“Our permanent

retailers provide year-round service to the community but rely on the peak summer season for their business viability.”

Changes to the bylaw include making it clearer and more workable for traders and council.

“It clarifies the information that traders need to submit to council with their licence application, it provides more detail on what is considered an offence under the bylaw and it specifies activities that are exempt,” says Marnie.

Mobile traders will still need to

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apply to council for a licence, which is required to be displayed on the vehicle during trading hours.

The new bylaw will not affect charitable activities, nor will it impact on market stallholders covered by a market’s consent.

The proposed bylaw and submission forms are at Western bay council offices or http://haveyoursay.westernbay.govt. nz/trading-in-public-places, People can fill out a submission form or call Marnie on 07 579 6720.

Phone Megan on 07 578 8959

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Giving time to help others in city’s hospital One such volunteer is 72-year-old Volunteers form an important part of dayPapamoa resident Toko Kukutai. to-day life of the hospital – and there’s more Toko, in his trademark black trilby, than 50 who regularly give their time at with his eight-year-old Pekinese dog Candy have become a familiar sight welTauranga and Whakatane hospitals.

coming people at the Tauranga Hospital reception area.

“Candy is the attraction. I’m just the dressing,” laughs Toko, who also volunteers with the Papamoa Community Patrol.

“I saw the advert in the paper and thought rather than just sit around the house I would give it a go. I’m really glad I did. I’d definitely encourage other people to volunteer.”

Toko’s duties include offering directions or general assistance, as well as martialling the five-minute and 10-minute parking zones. His philosophy is a simple one. “I leave my problems outside the door and try to be as happy as possible when I’m here.”

Volunteer coordinator Lesley Grant is seeking more volunteers. She says other musicians are among those being invited

to give of their time.

“It’s humbling but also exciting to have such a wonderful team of huge-hearted people to work with,” says Lesley.

“Volunteers are so valued by patients and staff, because they do the little extras the busy staff want to do but are so busy they can’t.

“Things like sitting down for a chat, reading the newspaper or helping with a phone call.”

Lesley says other volunteer roles being instigated are grannies and grandpas for the children’s ward “to sit with children while their parent or minder has a break”.

“Hospital guides have just been introduced on the second floor to help patients find their way to the right clinic.

“The guides will be extended through the hospital in time to compliment the friendly welcoming faces of the new concierges in the main entrance.”

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, call Lesley on 07 579 8650.

Why do taxpayers have to fork out?

Re: ‘Child poverty is child abuse’ (The Weekend Sun, November 14).

K Molloy does not go far enough in the letter, stating why restrict it to beneficiaries and child support? I can think of

plenty of other areas where the tax payer is clearly paying too much for too little.

Take health care for example.

How many people use the health system while pursuing habits that are unhealthy or unsafe, either for themselves or for others?

Take the current unsafe work practices in the forestry sector for example, or aggressive motorists, or road safety policies that turn out to be irrelevant to the actual road conditions. ust think of the savings that could be achieved if people turning up at Aciddent & Ememergency got a lethal injection instead of expensive, and possibly prolonged, health care.

Just imagine the savings inherent in a policy like New Zealand’s during the Flu Epidemic of 1918, where it was every man for himself. But no, these bludgers must have medical professionals assigned to them so the NZ taxpayer will continue to fork out for their bad habits for ever.

Wesley Parish, Bellevue.

Toko Kukutai, his eight-year-old Pekinese dog Candy, and Doug Cook volunteer their time to help others at Tauranga Hospital.

First here? Read to find out Re: Peter Dey ‘Evidence there Maori first here’ (The Weekend Sun, November 7).

I suggest Peter ready Michael King’s ‘The Penguin History of New Zealand’.

A group of German scientists published a paper proposing that Moriori most closely resembled the extinct Aboriginal people of Tasmania.

Percy Smith and Elsdon Best, 1915, quote: “Moriori were an inferior and dark skinned people who occupied New Zealand prior to Maori and that they were subsequently partly abolished and driven out by more enterprising late comers who arrived in New Zealand as part of a fleet 1350 A.D”.

In 1791 the discovery of the Chatham Islands – on November 29, 1791 – William Broughton landed on the Chatham; they met a group of Moriori men. Moriori were a peaceful people who had generations earlier outlawed warfare. Tommy Solomon was the last living true blood Moriori 1884-1933.

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If we make change, make it radical

Two letters to other media have prompted me to make this reply. Firstly from Mr Bishop that we should not lose our ties to Britain, but those countries that have done so are now “basket cases” whatever that means.

One country that severed its ties to Britain, but is still a member of the Commonwealth, changed their

flag and now probably have the most easily recognisable and outstanding emblem of any country in the world.

That country, of course, is Canada, with its maple leaf.

Mr Graeme Martin claims he wouldn’t mind what shape, colour or design our flag is, so long as it is read-

Indian-born Lehmber Singh loves living in Te Puke.

He moved to New Zealand as a single man in 1988 before going back to India to marry his wife, only to return one year later with his new bride.

They had their 18-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter in Te Puke – and Lehmber says he’ll never leave Aotearoa.

“I love it here. My children love it here too. I don’t think we’re going to move anywhere.”

Lehmber’s family is one of an estimated 250 Indian families living in Te Puke and Papamoa.

But what is it about the small town that’s so appealing to the growing Indian community in Bay of Plenty? Lehmber says it’s the kiwifruit and lifestyle.

“More people are migrating from India and settling in BOP and Te Puke because there are a lot of jobs in kiwifruit. That’s why they come here because Te Puke’s lifestyle is the

same as Indian style.

“We live in villages in India and many belong to farming families. When we come to New Zealand it’s very easy for us to settle down in kiwifruit.”

Lehmber’s Indian and Sikh culture will be the talking point at Bay of Plenty Sikh Society and Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council’s event – Living in Harmony – on November 27.

Sikh Society secretary Lehmber says the event aims to display Indian and Sikh cultures to other nationalities.

There’ll be Indian food, a cultural presentation, music, and a demonstration of an ancient Indian martial arts called Gatka.

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Ross Paterson and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller have been invited to attend the event at Te Puke Baptist Church Hall on November 27 at 7pm.

The public is invited to attend the free Living in Harmony event.

ily recognised as New Zealand’s.

When our army personnel are away in far off countries there is a motif on each vehicle that immediately depicts which country is being represented, and that of course, is a Kiwi.

Perhaps the Kiwi postage stamp could be a fair indication of which country it represents, keeping right away from any ethnic group. A predominantly blue with a black or brown kiwi on a yellow background.

New Zealand’s flag is similar to Australia’s in particular when shown in a small version.

How many of you out there would be able to tell which flag belonged to Belgium or which to Germany if seen together. Or know the difference between France, Holland or Russia.

Yes, if we are to change, then make it radical.

Ian Grace, Tauranga City.

Parents to blame for obese young?

Why does the Government allow manufacturers to produce inferior foods and fizzy drinks that end up on retailers’ shelves?

The World Health Organisation is not doing its supervision either, hence the deterioration of many young children’s teeth, earlier than they should.

One has only to see what rubbish children are buying before and after school, on weekends and holidays.

Parents are to blame for giving children money, as the first thing they do is head for their rot-gut.

We nurture flower and vegetable plants better than our children, though not all. We see many overweight, tending to obese children, and many have diabetes.

Ernest Izett, Tauranga City.

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Friday 21 November

MUSIC

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News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Community events and occasions across the Bay.

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where.

Mount Beach 5s

Czech School for Children

11 - adults) meet every Sunday unless an event on at Baywave. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592.

JP service every Mon 1-5pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary.

U3A Tauranga

Beach rugby five aside tournament at Mount Main Beach from 9am.

Saturday 22 November

Dec 6 at Owens Park, Welcome Bay – next to Welcome Bay School 10am – 12pm. Stage entertainment from local school Kapahaka performances, bands, food, art & craft & information stalls, Hangi, kids games, rides & activities. If interested in a stall site contact Welcome Bay Community Centre for details 544 9774 or info.wbcc@xtra.co.nz

Pottery Exhibition

Bayclay 2014 Nov 21-23 at Baycourt.

General meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga 10am. Guest speaker: Todd Dunham - Westpac Rescue helicopter Pilot, outlining the role this service plays in the community & some highlights of rescues they have been involved in. Visitors welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am. Children welcome.

Bay Clay 2014

Bethlehem Pottery Club annual exhibition & sale Nov 22-23 at Baycourt Exhibition Hall, 38 Durham St. Sat 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 3pm. Donation appreciated.

Christmas Dance

Dec 13 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Christmas Dance

Sequence & old time dancing. Lucky spot & raffle prizes. Wear a touch of Christmas. Great music & supper.

Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Entry $6, all welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076

Healing Rooms

Fashion Island Papamoa next to Esquires Coffee Shop 1.30-3.30pm.

No appointment necessary, no charge.

Christian prayer for healing. www. healingrooms.co.nz facebook.com/ PapamoaHealingRooms 022 120 5406 Honey Bee Milonga (Tango Social Dance) An evening of Argentine Tango. Held fortnightly at Honey Bee House, the Art of Dance & Movement Studio, 233 Waihi Rd, Judea 7.30-11pm. Gold coin donation & BYO drinks/nibbles. Logan 021 275 5636 or www.facebook.com/ TangoinTauranga

Owens Park Community Fun Day

St Enoch’s Massive Church Fair

At 134 16th Ave 8am. Auction, books, baking, sweets, white elephant, plants & lots more.

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food.

Christmas hamper tickets available at market $2 each. Drawn Dec 13 9am & 10am. You must be present to claim winning hamper. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Synchro

Christmas display in Baywave 11.15am - 12pm. Come & see some fun synchronised swimming routines. Ange 552 5416

TOCS (Teach Our Children to Swim)

Four 1/2 hour water safety sessions at Polytechnic Pool 10am - 12pm.

Instructors are all trained by “Coastguard NZ”. Entry fee $1. This event is for the whole family. Bookings need to be made - ph Jenni’s Swim School 544 9901.

Transform Life’s Difficulties

An afternoon meditation course. Learn to develop methods which give us the ability to stay happy & positive, even in the most difficult circumstances. Dec 6 at Mount Senior Citz Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. Bookings es-sential. www. meditateintauranga.org or 09 846 5829

Village Radio

Every Sat & Sun departs 11am from the Katikati Info Centre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. $10pp. For group bookings ph 549 5250

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm.

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

At 116a Chadwick Rd, Greerton 8am - 12pm. Everything must go. Paddy 571 5020

Tauranga Domain all weather athletics track 3pm. Registered athletes $5, non registered athletes $10.

Nov 29 at Greerton Bible Church building, cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd by the roundabout 8.30am - 12pm.

Plenty of goodies, new & used.

Sunday 23 November

Katikati Mural Tours

Lions Garage Sale Market Day

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 542 1438

Model Aircraft Flying

Every Saturday morning at TECT park airfield. Visitors welcome (no dogs please). Mike 579 1979

Waikato BOP Open Athletics Meeting

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Psalm 82 - “Hey rulers, listen up!” Tom Griffiths. www.bbf.net.nz

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm.

Title: “The Rapture - what does the Bible say?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

With Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/ csclubtauranga, email csclubtauranga@ gmail.com or Jana 579 3918

Kayak Fishing Sunday Session

Meet at Karewa Pde carpark, Papamoa 7am – 12pm. Free kayak session run by NZ’s only kayak fishing guide. Suitable for 15+ years. Gear rental available ($50). Tim Taylor 027 668 9904 prior to organise. Part of Sport BOP’s ‘Water month’.

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

Papamoa Lions Market

At Simpson Reserve 7am – 12.30pm.

Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space.

542 2559 a/hs

Papamoa Santa Parade

Palm Beach Plaza, 7 Gravatt Rd 12-3pm. Best float competitions decided by the community, food stalls, face painting, clowns, lolly scrambles & more.

Free admission.

Petanque

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given.

1st 3 visits free. Jo Ann 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. 544 0448

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Club, The Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall, Greerton.

8 or more spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to meet, share, learn & discuss. Doors open 7pm. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205

Stranded Sundays

Live music & things for children to do, with The Phoenix, Comida, Macau & Cornerstone Pub hosting activities.

The Strand closed to traffic 11am – 2pm between Wharf & Hamilton Sts.

Tauranga Night Market Bayfair

Grand opening and running every Sunday in the Bayfair Undercovercarpark 5.30pm – 11pm. All weather, fully undercover. Tasty street snacks and delicacies from around the world, fresh produce, gifts, fashionware, antiques, live music and much more.

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Baywave Aquatic Centre 12.30-1.30pm Juniors up to & including Year 10 students) 1.30-2.30pm Seniors (Year

Te Puke Memorial Pool Open Day

With BBQ so bring some money for a sausage sizzle. Held 11am - 5pm. Adults $4. Under 14’s have free entry for the day. 578 0016

Theosophical Society

“Theosophy & the Theosophical Society”, an interview with Tim Boyd, followed by rescheduled AGM at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm.

All welcome, entry by donation to cover expenses. June 576 6106

Wanganui Girls’ College Old Girls Assn – Tga Branch Celebrating 55 years at their Christmas function, Tauranga Sport Fishing Club, Sulphur Pt Marina 4.30pm. All past students welcome.

548 2110

Weekend Activities for the over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times.

Richard 578 3894

Young Classical Musicians Soc

Notice of members meeting regarding motion of special resolution. This will be held after the final concert & awards presentation. Dec 7 at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 2pm.

Monday 24 November 500 Card Games

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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

Genealogy Friendly Group

Meet in Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1pm. Assistance offered to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Daphne 575 4674

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy. Coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. Junction 579 9890

Leisure Marching

For exercise, fun & fellowship.

Ladies 50+ required. No experience necessary. Coreen 570 0172

Mahjong

Most nights. Free & social, some experience preferred. Chris 572 3834

Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre 12.30-4pm. New players welcome. Jan 576 3455

Bethlehem College Events Centre every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. $5pp. All players welcome, racquets available. www. taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm.

Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Badminton - Summer Club

Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums

Meditation

Mt Maunganui Bridge Club

Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272

Sessions Mon - Fri 1pm. Weds 7pm.

Novice/Junior Mon 7pm. Thurs 11am.

Golf Rd, Mount. Judy 575 9910

Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm.

New intake every 4 weeks. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Twilight bowls every Mon 6-8pm. Flat shoes essential.

Bay Salsa Beginner Salsa Lessons 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 9.1510.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Cherrywood Probus Club

Meet 2nd Mon of month at Citizens Club, 13th Ave 10am. New members & visitors welcome. Pam 578 3757

Chess Mt Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or

Omanu Bowling Club Snooker

At Mt Maunganui RSA every Mon 12.15pm & Weds 6.15pm. New members welcome. Keith 021 170 2394

Steady as you Go Falls Prevention Classes

Every Mon at Accadia Manor, 101 Edgecumbe Rd 1.30-2.30pm & 2.303.30pm & Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 11am - 12pm. Every Tues at Acacia Park, 134 Hamurana Rd, Omokoroa 10.30-11.30am at Hodg-son House, 51 Botanical Rd, Tauranga 2.303.30pm. $2pp.

Tauranga Civic Choir

Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. New members welcome. Heather 575 9092

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club.

Also on Thurs evening twice a month.

Joan 577 6781

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The Weekend Sun Tauranga Drum Circle

Come share the fun of a drum circle with hand drums & percussion, beginners welcome.

Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 7-9pm. $2-$3 for hall hire. Nigel 027 208 4806

Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start.

Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154

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. New members welcome.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm.

Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes after-noon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Meet every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm.

No need to register. 543 3194

Twilight Bowls

Every Mon at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mt Maunganui 5.45pm for 6pm start. Jim 572 1983. Also at Bowls Matua, 108 Levers Rd 5.30pm start. 576 9980. Bowls & tuition available for new bowlers. Flat shoes essential. $5 fee.

Vision Probus Club

Meets fourth Mon in the Citizens Club cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 10am. 579 2289

Water for the Soul

Do you feel spiritually isolated & seek relationships with like-minded people. Join us for biblical study, shared meals, relationship, celebration & social times...all things working together for good. 571 5188

YMCA - ALFS

(Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St).

Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272

Yoga with HanneHatha

Every Mon & Weds 9.30am & Mon 5.30pm in Bethlehem. Gentle hatha yoga. Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 25 November 2014 @ The Clothesline

Quality pre-loved clothing babies adults 50c - $2, & prayer for the sick.

36D MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui 10am - 2pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui

Open meeting every Tues at St Peter’s Hall, 11 Victoria Rd 7.30pm.

For more meetings & assistance 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Women’s community service group.

Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues.

Social programme 4th Tues monthly.

Interested? Denise 570 3134

Bayfair Petanque Club

Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors.

Margaret 572 3173

Bethlehem Pottery Club

Every Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm. Jane 552 0046

Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Under the Gracie anti bullying programme. Term 4 kids classes Tues/ Thurs at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 4.30-5.30pm. First class free. 027 752 5534 info@tmaa.co.nz

Dimensions of the Soul

Practical workshops covering the 120 dimensions of the soul & beyond.

Attain connection with your God-self, spiritual healing in your daily life.

Integrated Therapies 571 5188

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Meet at Hillier Centre, Gloucester Rd, Bayfair 1.30pm. Speaker: Michelle - massage.

Friends of Tauranga City Libraries

Book group meet at Mt Maunganui Library 10am. Visitors & new members welcome.

Home Instead Senior Care

Community music event 1st Tues of month, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd, (opp McDonalds) & at Otumoetai Church of Christ Hall, Ngatai Rd (near Cherrywood roundabout) 3rd Tues of month. From 10-11.30am. $4 entry & raffle. Morning tea & music.

Hwa Rang Tae Kwon Do

Dynamic martial art suitable for the family ages 4 & up. Term 4 kids/ beginner classes 7 days from 4pm/ Sat 9.30am. New class for 4-6 year olds 3.45pm. Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West. First class free.

Christine 021 980 878 info@tmaa.co.nz

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome - no partner required. Maria 544 1680

Kevin Bloody Wilson

First of the final farewell tours, with special guest Jenny Talia from Australia.

At Baycourt Theatre 8pm. Bookings 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek.co.nz

Mount Aglow

All ladies invited to meeting at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui 9.45am. Join us if you need a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Ian Crawford. Shared lunch to follow. Raewyn 574 6967

Neighbourhood Run for Beginners

Cheyne Rd neighbourhood.

Run & fitness. Every Tues, Thurs & Fri 6am start. Free. Svetlana 027 616 2124

Ocean Running Club

Every Tues 5k family fun run & walk. Registration at Sport Fishing Club, Pilot Bay 5.30pm, starts 6pm. $5 entry, free drink & spot prizes. Phil 021 383 354

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Tues morning class 10am - 12pm, Weds no dancing. Thurs final club night & new dancers, 7.30pm.

Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063

Otumoetai Toastmasters

Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.159.30pm. Allan 544 5989

Pregnant? Parenting?

Free teen parent drop-in service Te Puke. Every Tues at 100 Jellicoe St 2-4pm. Need information/support?

Tiffany 027 559 9324

Saintly Shakers Preschool Music

Every Tues at St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am and every Thurs at St Mary’s Church, Bayfair 9.30am. $3 per family.

575 9945

Separated Fathers

Do you require support after your separation? Do you need to understand the documents you have been served?

Union of Fathers meet every Tues at ‘Dad’s Place’ 538 Fraser St 7.30pm.

928 4323

Sequence Dancing

Cards 500

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club.

Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

Chen Wu Kuan Kung Fu

Every 2nd Tues at Monowai St Chapel. All ladies welcome. Betty 574 3042

Candle Lighting Service

At St Peter’s Anglican Church, 2 Carisbrooke St, Katikati 7pm.

Arranged by Elliotts Funeral Services.

Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citz, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm.

575 4650 Traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu developing strength, stamina & flexibility. Term 4 Tues & Thurs - Juniors 4.15-5.15pm at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West. First class free. Ray 022 0776 484 info@tmaa.co.nz

Take a Break with Craft

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Cherrywood Arms, 44 Cherrywood Dr 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions.

Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Soc

Presentation by well known Auckland

Astronomer Dr Grant Christie, discussing comets & in particular last week’s spectacular achievement - the Rosetta Mission. Fergusson Park observatory 7.30pm. Members & school children free, adults $5.

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372

Tauranga Toastmasters

Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm.

Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Village Walkabout

Learn about the past & present of Tauranga’s Historic village. Bookings essential. Free tour includes retailer discount vouchers. Ph Jen for time and dates 021 672 281 or email: jen@nzhealthnow.com

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Drop-in meditation classes. Beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained, so you can start any date. Cost: $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes, next class Dec 4 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org

Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or cucdr@tschathamorg.nz or www.tschatham.org.nz

Mainly Music

T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets)

Thursday 27 November Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm.

Art of Breathing Course

People living alone invited to come along to Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292

Held Nov 27 - 30. Learn breathing techniques for life for better health, reduced stress, happiness & more confidence. 4 day course. Mark 542 5174 or www.artofliving.org.nz

Wednesday 26 November

Historic Village, 17th Ave open on Thursday nights 5-7pm. Dine, shop, relax.

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614.

Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am.

Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

Widow & Widowers Club

Baywide Community Law Service

Bipolar Support Group

For people with bipolar 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.

Bowls Indoor:

Every Weds & Fri at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4560

Candle Lighting Service

At Elliotts Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Arranged

by Elliotts Funeral Services.

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton

New members wanted for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3.

Robert 579 1342

Diabetes Help Tauranga Support Group

Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton 2pm. St Enoch’s Tauranga 7pm. All welcome. Free diabetes support available 24/7 571 3422

Freemasons

The Gate Pa Lodge meet at Hairini Freemasons Masonic Centre. Ph/txt Glen 027 918 9096

Global Hearts Exercise Group

Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation.

Amber 575 0470

Healing Rooms

Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre, corner shop behind PO/ Bookstore 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

ICONZ for Girls

Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall 4.15-5.45pm. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400

Kiwi Toasters

Learn to speak with confidence & grow leadership skills. Meet 2nd & 4th Weds at Te Puke Hotel 5.30-7pm.

Guests welcome. Chrissy 543 9493 or c.meyer@xtra.co.nz

Scottish Country Dancing

Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. 573 5055

Tauranga Embroider’s Guild

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am 2.30pm & 7-9pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm.

Beginners & experienced stitches welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Mt Te Aroha from the domain & return via Tui Mine. Hard off track option from King St. Grade moderate or hard, approx 5.5hrs or 6.5hrs. Pat 544 0670

Tauranga RSA Texas Hold’em

Poker Club Every Weds 7.30pm, start buy in $10.

New members welcome. We teach you how to play. 543 2279

Happiness & Our Mind

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters is the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail.com or 571 1545. http:// cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

Dine Down at the Village Fitness League

Friends of Tauranga City Libraries

Chat group meet at Villaggio Cafe, 1293 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10am.

Keynotes 4 Part Harmony

Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm.

Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040

More Than Craft

Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd 9.3011.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors.

Inspection welcome. June 544 0823

Mount Art Group

Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm.

Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777

Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre

Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm.

Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Visitors & new members welcome.

Jan 574 1265

Relationolic’s Anonymous for Women

Are you forever ending up in unhealthy relationships? Do you keep wishing & hoping he will change? Join this group for self development & support. Every Thurs at Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10-11.30am.

Ph/txt Liz 0274 362 800

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Tauranga Heart Support Group

Low impact group exercise for those with or at risk of heart disease at City Church, Otumoetai 9.3010.30am. $3.50pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342

children. The event also has a Bucking Bull for all ages, bouncy castle, Samba Drummers, children’s face painting, sausage sizzle & more. Free admission. Amy 0272 270 891 or amy@taurangasafecity. org.nz

At Mauao Performing Arts Centre, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui Dec 4 at 8pm. Tickets $10 from Creative Tauranga, 112 Willow St or email: sidewalkempire@gmail.com

Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. City Church, Otumoetai 9.30-10.30am. $350pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342

Every Fri at 13th Ave 10.30am. Play in pairs. New members welcome. Come for a fun morning. Ngaire 575 3806

Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 9am - 2.30pm.

Ladies craft day, bring the craft that you do. $5. Jenny 572 5396 Smiths Sports Shoes Everyone’s Run & Walk Until Dec 18. Walkers start 5.45pm & runners 6pm with registration from 5.15pm. 3km & 5km options starting Maxwells Rd Reserve. $5 adults, $3 students. $100 Smiths Sport Shoes voucher each week.

Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220

Presented by Bay Salsa, intro class 8pm followed by social dancing at La Mexica. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa. co.nz

Sidewalk Empire with Vinyl Biscuit

Simplee Cre8ive

Sunshine Dance Group

Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379

Tai Chi Qigong

Every Thurs at Ohauiti Rd Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1 hr. $1pp. All welcome. Eric 577 1988

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Tauranga Storytellers’ Group

Toastmasters - Kickstart Club

Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

Young Parents Group

(For ages 23 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

Friday 28 November 5th White Ribbon Tug of War

Annual event at Fraser Cove Shopping Centre, Tauranga 4.308pm. An event where teams of men enter to compete against one another to show that they are against violence towards women &

10pin Bowling Quicksilver League

A unique & challenging form of self discipline & fitness. Term 4 kids classes every Fri at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 4.305.30pm. First class free. Alexis 578 5344 info@tmaa.co.nz

Tauranga Machine Embroidery Club

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Chess Tauranga

Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/

Free Immigration Assessment

By Licenced Immigration Adviser.

Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. For appointment ph Iryna Stewart 543 9125 or 021 0226 2619

Free Immigration Clinic

Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Gay/Bi Men Support Group

Nak Rop Muay Thai Kickboxing

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934

Show of work at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 10am - 3pm. Sales table, working sewing machines, light refreshments available. $2 entry - no eftpos.

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Christmas Expo at Te Puke Memorial Hall. Doors open 6.30pm. $10 for a reading & healing, nibbles, raffles & Christmas gifts to buy. Kerry 552 6768

The Sociables

30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz4

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for nonprofit clubs and organisations.

Email julie@thesun.co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga.

Deadline 3pm Tuesday.

Contributions should be less than 20 words.

Musical excellence in Waihi comedy The singing in ‘Ladies for Hire’ is superb and there’s more to this play than great music and vocals.

The Waihi Drama Society’s musical, produced by Val Ferguson with musical director Lynne Cotton, entertains on many levels.

There’s humour, drama and multiple storylines which touch on aspects of everyday life.

Written by Alison Quigan, this is very definitely a Kiwi play and a modern one at that.

It’s set around a more than slightly irreverent woman’s church choir, whose members fall out with a new priest

Last minute make-up – the cast of Ladies for Hire minutes before going on stage on opening night.

Mount RSA Friday 21 – Tony Wellington 7.30pm.

Saturday 22 – Gerry Lee 7.30pm.

Sunday 23 – Andy Bowman 4.30pm.

The Crown and Badger Friday 21 – Sharp Az. Saturday 22 – Sharp Az.

Across 1. Small river (Canterbury) (4) 7. Valuation (9) 8. Drizzle (4) 9. Gusto (4) 10. Make (4) 11. Falsehoods (4) 14. Cricket ground (Napier) (6,4) 16. Assemble (10) 19. Beyond (4) 22. Thing (4) 24. Savage (4) 25. Trees (4) 26. Reported (9) 27. Insects (4) Down 1. Month (5) 2. Innocent (5) 3. Request (6) 4. Shrub (6)

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The Matua Sunday 23 – Alice Sea 3-6pm.

Wednesday 26 – A Taste of Country Night 7.30-10pm.

Welcome Bay Bar Friday 21 – Xmas Factor Karaoke competition 8pm.

Register at bar. $5pp.

Saturday 22 – Shejus Greedy from 8pm. Free entry.

and, seeking other opportunities to sing together, advertise themselves as ‘Ladies for Hire’.

The consequences are, of course, not unexpected – except to the ladies themselves.

The tightknit cast has obviously worked long and hard to present a polished, relaxed and natural performance.

It’s testimony to the wealth of local talent, casting decisions and such a strong cast brought together.

There are 12 acts and frequent scene changes, including one very clever innovation in which the real audience “goes back stage”.

‘Ladies For Hire’ would make an excellent end-of-year-social function for clubs or businesses.

There are matinee performances at 2pm on November 22-23 and 7.30pm performances on November 26 to November 29. See waihidramasociety.co.nz

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P L U S

By Winston Watusi

Revamped Mount venue up and running I confidently welcomed the arrival of summer last week – perhaps a little prematurely.

They haven’t played live much yet but have a bunch of original songs that – according to their publicity – are “Groove-stepping anthems that shout: ‘I’m free, I’m me, and you better get used to it’.” Doors open at 8pm, tickets are $10.

It certainly seemed that way over the weekend when I nearly missed the gig I was off to because the raging winds brought on a five-hour power cut here at the Watusi Country Club.

And power cuts are so boring.. I vote electricity humankind’s greatest invention. Eva. But I did finally make it out to the Mauao Performing Arts Centre at the Mount and enjoyed a fine night in the company of Brilleaux and Auckland band Riverhead Slide.

Mostly though I wanted to check out MauaoPAC in action, and the newly revamped concert venue there is fantastic.

Guitar workshop

Before we move on, a couple more things at MauaoPAC. On Tuesday, December 2, there’s a Martin guitar workshop with American singer/ songwriter/guitarist Diane Ponzio. It’s at 7.30pm and is free. I’ve seen her before a couple of times and she’s really, really good at all three of those things that I mentioned. Well worthwhile.

And Kokomo have just announced their 2014 Christmas Party at MauaoPAC on Friday, December 12.

They,re promising a veritable extravaganza, with guests including Marion Arts, Andy Craw, Mike Garner, John Michaelz and Aaron Saxon.

For more information check out www.taurangamusic.com.

Mezzanine memory

If anything, it reminds me of The Powerstation in Auckland, but perhaps that’s just because of the mezzanine floor.

Both the acoustics and the sight-lines to see bands are excellent, which is the most important thing and having the extra height from the mezzanine makes the room feel very big and airy. A great spot Unsung Heroes for a show.

And how about a gig tonight? Katikati And there are a few things coming up.

Folk Club’s final 2014 concert is at Next bash is local band Sidewalk Empire, Katikati Bowling Club featuring Chris who will be there on Thursday, DecemChris Priestley is performing ‘Unsung Heroes’ Priestley, accompanied by Nigel Gavin ber 4, along with Vinylbiscuit. Sidewalk and Cameron Bennett. tonight at the Katikati Folk Club.

Empire is a six-piece whom you probably This concert goes under the name won’t have heard since they’ve been going through line-up changes Unsung Heroes, the material for which – songs and poems featurand the long-promised EP that they’ve been recording has been ing colourful characters from New Zealand’s wild colonial past postponed a couple of times while they let new members bed in.

– was written by Chris, and was a finalist in the 2013 Tui Awards’ folk category.

Folk to funk Chris himself is a fascinating guy who has been an integral part Nonetheless, they’ve now got the twin guitars of Curtis Reid of the Auckland music scene for many years. As well as being a and Andrew Gillions – their fifth and sixth guitarists respectively composer, guitarist and singer he was one of the founders of Real – swapping lines in front of the Kildare brothers’ (Jeff and Steve) Groovy Records and established famous Auckland live music cafés rhythm section. Add in keyboards from Melissa Van Der Spek the Java Jive and The Atomic Café (they’ve both gone now). vocals of Nina Thompson and you have a band that promise music Meanwhile, Nigel Gavin is New Zealand’s most ridiculously overranging from folk to funk. talented guitarist and has been a member of The New Zealand Jazz Meanwhile, Vinylbiscuit are a new rhythm and blues four-piece Quartet, The Nairobi Trio, and The Jews Brothers amongst many based in Waihi. others. He’s alarmingly brilliant.The final member of the trio, Unlike Brilleaux, whose R&B is of the British kind, Vinylbiscuit Cameron Bennett, plays guitar, fiddle and dobro. Unsung Heroes are more in the American funk and soul vein. starts at 7.30pm; $15 for Folk Club members, $20 non-members.

Exotic dining for White Ribbon Tauranga’s Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support group is hosting a fundraising dinner this Saturday night for the antiviolence campaign White Ribbon.

The group, which offers a place for migrant women to heal from their own domestic violence experiences, is holding the dinner at their Historic Village base from 6.30pm.

“This is a chance for city residents to show support for the White Ribbon campaign while enjoying a lovely even-

ing out with a selection of exotic food, served buffet-style,” says group coordinator Sonia Pathak, who says Shakti is a local refuge for women and children of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin.

Tickets to the Shakti White Ribbon Fundraising Dinner cost $25 each, including dinner. To book, call Sonia on 07 579 0503 or Heather Beddie on 07 575 9709 or email shakticentral@ shakti.org.nz

Tickets to dancing Cinderella’s story A Disney-inspired princess is set to cast her dreams and aspirations across Tauranga’s Baycourt stage as the Urban Dance Youth Trust with Urban Dance Company reveal yet another distinctive production.

Urban Dance Youth Trust is staging a modern street

dance version of the legendary ‘once upon a time’ storyline of Cinderella, called ‘Elle – A Cinderella Story’ at Baycourt Theatre on December 1.

The Weekend Sun has one family pass to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us wehre the event will be ehld?

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, November 26.

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Scarlet women on the stage ‘Scarlet Women Come Again’ is about to hit the stage at 16th Ave Theatre.

The Weekend Sun

Malibu mixes and unique dining Put your hand up if you’ve got a slim white bottle boasting ‘Caribbean rum with coconut flavour’ sitting in a cupboard gathering dust? One of my customers was given a duty-free bottle and wanted to know how to use it.

And the Pina Colada is ‘Malibu’s signature cocktail. The aroma reminds me of retro suntan lotion and all the fun memories of summer, sand, the beach, and the joys of being young.

How can we use Malibu? Automatically thoughts drift to 200ml pineapple juice – and adding a twist – with 15ml Monin White Chocolate syrup Malibu, a name that and 15ml Monin conjures up images of Coconut syrup. hot, sandy beaches, exotic Add 30ml Malibu parties, tall pineapple and shake over ice cocktails with big garnishes extremely well, then and tacky paper umbrellas, tip into a Hurricane is instantly recognisable. glass and drop in some Chambord – and voila, you’ve got a Coconut Rough.

Or, try 60ml Malibu, 30ml Kahlua, 30ml Baileys and 30ml banana liqueur Tauranga residents will be able to taste the sucshaken with a 500ml bottle of Wave cessful Auckland Night Markets right here at chocolate milk – and you’ve a tropical, Bayfair Shopping Centre this Sunday night from calorie-packed milkshake.

5.30pm to 11pm.

What’s requested a lot at the moment, Organiser Cadence Kaumoana says the inaugural is a simple Malibu and Coke. Choices…

Tauranga Night Markets, starting this weekend, is choices! the city’s new permanent night market happening Lastly, I’d like to welcome the Burrito 5.30pm-11pm every Sunday. & Barrio Brothers’ latest restaurant Rye, “It’ll be something never experienced before. It’ll located on Wharf St, to The Strand. So just blow people away.” come on Tauranga, let’s support another To read more about the market, see page 24 of unique dining experience. this edition of The Weekend Sun.

never know who is going to turn up.

“This time, we have a wonderful cast consisting of Annie Hill, Christine Giddens, Dallas Baker, Frankie Sutherland, This very saucy, risque, sophisticated Jan Beets, Katherine Knight, Michelle cabaret style show is the collaboration Coombes, Michelle Parnell and Rebecca of Merv and Jan Beets, who staged the Savory.” original Scarlet Women in 2012.

The dancers are Jean Morris and Jenny Merv and Jan have a long association Tappenden. The alternating MCs are with theatre, both having worked on Alan Baker and Gordon Lockhart with stage and back stage.

Leon Gray on keyboard and ChoreogPreparing a show from nothing is not rapher, Wendy Booth, also on board as a an easy task. Jan, who is a classically trainee director is Janaye Henry, head girl trained singer, and Merv have spent many of Otumoetai College. hours perusing song lists and have listened To help create the cabaret atmosphere, to about 400 broadway show CDs to select there will be tables across the front of the songs. theatre. Patrons are encouraged to dress up These songs have then been arranged into order so that there is a flow and a story to the The cast of ‘Scarlet in an appropriate theatrical/risque style Book through Ticket direct or Baycourt.

Women Come production.

Book early because the 2012 season sold out.

Auditions are always fun as the directors Again’.

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Contrasts in Sunday’s ‘Spring Symphony’ Conducted by Justus Rozemond, the concert invites audiences to sit back and imagine the idyllic scene as the orchestra’s strings portray the shimmering lake and the serene swan glides into view – its famous theme played on the oboe.

But BOP Symphonia says Tchaikowsky’s music isn’t all about fluffy white tutus. The selection includes energetic dances from Spain and Italy, and ends with the spirited waltz – a chance for the symphonia’s brass players to shine.

The orchestra is proud to accompany soloist Dimitri Atanassov in Max Bruch’s popular violin concerto.

Violin tutor at Auckland University, Dimitri has entertained audiences on the world stage, with his Tauranga performance not to be missed.

American Charles Ives’ short piece ‘The Unanswered Question’ addresses the perennial question of existence. It features the symphonia’s talented trumpet player, Julia Trezise-Conroy, surrounded by unseen supporting musicians who attempt to answer ‘the question’.

The final work ‘Sibelius’s 3rd Symphony’ has rich harmonies and lush orchestration generally associated with this composer, but contains a passage of tension and chaos before the final triumphant theme emerges – an exciting conclusion to the concert.

Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s ‘Spring Symphony’ is at Tauranga Boys’ College’s Graham Young Theatre on November 23 at 3pm.

Tickets are available from www.iticket.co.nz or at the door.

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Tchaikovsky’s well-known music from one of the world’s most-loved ballets ‘Swan Lake’ will open Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s ‘Spring Symphony’ at Graham Young Theatre on Sunday.

BOP Symphonia’s trumpeter, Julia Trezise-Conroy.

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH PRESENTS

A capturing night of festive entertainment This year’s iconic ‘A Night before Christmas’ Luisa says the popular local schools’ Christmas choir is returning too. “We’re moving them to a on Saturday, December 20 will be a better timeslot.” uniquely entertaining take on the true spirit Plus, there’ll be Christmas carols “people love getof the festive season for the whole family. ting together for and singing at the top Organised by Bethlehem Baptist Church, the night is jam-packed with music, art and entertainment, with event manager Luisa Schroder saying the line-up of performers is not to be missed.

“We’ll be profiling up-and-coming young local performers especially, which we know our community loves; and it’s such a community event so we don’t want to lose sight of that.”

There’s something for everyone, with nearly every genre of music catered for, says Luisa, who is excited Tauranga star eight-year-old Venice Harris will perform.

“Many people wouldn’t have had the chance to see Venice perform in ‘Annie’ or ‘The Sound of Music’ – but here’s your chance,” says Luisa.

Also capturing hearts, is 18-year-old Georgia Lines, winner of 2014’s Smokefree Rockquest Solo Performer and Women’s Musicianship awards.

of their voice”.

Luisa says people need to be at Mills Reef by 7.30pm “to avoid missing out”.

“The whole evening’s atmosphere is going to be captivating. This year people can come early, get seated, buy food or have a picnic, with roving entertainment during that time.”

The night ends with a fireworks display for a grand finale “under the stars”.

‘A night before Christmas’ is at Mills Reef, from 5.30pm-9.40pm on December 20. The event is free, but keeping with the spirit of giving, a collection will be taken for the Waipuna Hospice.

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trades & services

Creating gardens ‘that you’ll love’ Specialising in residential landscaping and construction, All Landscapes Tauranga can take your small or large garden space and turn it into something functional, tasteful and inviting.

Basically, their goal is to create gardens that you will love.

The Mount Maunganui-based company offers a broad range of landscaping services, including site consultation, design, planting,

All Landscapes Tauranga owner Leon Macefield at one his projects. fencing, gates and screens, paving, retaining walls, lawns, irrigation and lighting.

All Landscapes Tauranga director Leon Macefield says the final design is built to high standards by professional staff, who take the utmost care to make sure the project is on time and on budget.

“We pride ourselves on consistently meeting and surpassing clients’ expectations.”

Leon has more than 10 years’ experience in the landscaping industry, with qualifications in horticulture and landscape design.

As a designer and constructor, Leon is able to put a personal touch into his landscape designs.

“We can transform your landscape into a space you’ll want to spend all your spare time enjoying,” says Leon.

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Let there be light Transform a room from a dark cave to a bright spot with diffused light from a skylight installed by Solar Innovations.

Skylights are a brilliant way to make home owners happier with natural sunlight.

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HON SIMON BRIDGES MP FOR TAURANGA

TODD MULLER

MP FOR BAY OF PLENTY Simon Bridges MP and Todd Muller MP will meet with constituents most Fridays at 184 Devonport Rd, Tauranga. Appointments necessary.

Simon Bridges MP | P: 07 579 9016 | E: taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz Todd Muller MP | P: 07 578 0175 | E: Todd.MullerMP@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Hon Simon Bridges and Todd Muller MP, 184 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110

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First-home buy with 20 per cent deposit?

I don’t think so!

Bethlehem Primary School students are learning about nature and sustainability both in and out of the classroom. The school opened its newest garden last Friday to the public with the aim of teaching children about how to grow a garden without using chemicals.

It’s been on the news that the Governmentimposed LVR rate is likely to be withdrawn in the not too distant future.

Dylan, 10, and Anabel, 11, with produce from their garden.

Gracie, 9, Mckenna, 10, Sam, 10, and Josh with the worms from their worm garden.

Lily, 9, and Thomas, 9, with some chooks from the Chook Nook.

Ashton, 11, looking after the compost heap.

I know our office has seen a big drop off in firsthome buyers, an increase in rents and a resurgence of investor buyers.

Yet, when we talk to the banks, we hear their frustration at the mixed messages out there regarding deposits required for that first step on the property market.

Several banks have explained to me that there are ways and means of approaching a property purchase and most people with some savings, Kiwisaver included, a good credit record and work history will quite likely be able to get the loan approved for that house they’ve been dreaming of.

There’s even an option where parents can help their children into their first home by borrowing just 20 per cent of the required amount against the parental home.

• A top quality Colonial style home with spacious living Sounds confusing I know, but if you don’t ask, you • 3 large bedrooms, 2 stylish bathrooms, entertainers kitchen won’t find out.

• Impressive outdoor living with panoramic views & spa pool One bank told me • Large double garage with big workshop area plus loft they’re dealing with Price: Offers over $499,000 (View by appointment) people every day that Ph: 07 929 7152 or 022 156 9496 don’t think they can afford to get into their own place, yet once the facts and figures are worked through they’re easily eligible for a loan.

Tauranga has excellent properties priced in that first-home bracket.

Don’t wait for the market to kick off, get to the bank and see what they can do for you. You may be surprised.

By Shirley Wells, Crockford Real Estate

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The 10 commandments Recently, I took my car to the testing station for a Warrant of Fitness. I was surprised when it failed because of a window washer on the passenger’s side was blocked and not squirting water onto the screen.

Under law, if I continued to operate this on the road the whole car was illegal. Not unsafe, illegal.

Many Christians try to operate out of the Old Testament, the 10 Commandments, which of course are impossible to keep – I don’t care how religious you are.

Under law, you break one you’re guilty of breaking all. This showed us

we needed a Saviour to help us overcome our sinful nature, to understand that when we mess up under the New Testament, we can walk in forgiveness. Out of this we realise how much God is for us and he He’s not trying to make it hard for us.

We have many who still believe sickness is from God, but they go to the doctor, or that giving up smoking will make you more holy, so much rubbish is believed.

God’s forgiveness is so awesome and full that even if Hitler had confessed Jesus as saviour before he died he would have been forgiven.

That astounds me how great His forgiveness is. Don’t live in condemnation; reach out and receive His love now. By Pastor Rod Collins

Finding true success in the world There is one thing human beings share in common.

Their desire to be successful.

No one sets out in life to fail. We all aspire to be happy, contented and appreciated for who we are.

The reality, however, is sooner or later life can bring disappointments, shattered dreams and in some cases tragedies that can prove devastating.

How then can we be successful when life can be so unfair? John, a disciple and personal friend of Jesus, assures us that regardless of what circumstances we may face in life for a Christian success is guaranteed.

John declared: “Everyone born of God overcomes the world.

This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” (1 John 5:4).

John, in this passage, is redefining what success in life is really all about.

For many success, as the old saying goes, is to be healthy, wealthy and wise.

In contrast John tells

us true success is to have victory over death and a glorious future beyond the grave.

Only those who believe Jesus is the Son of God, says John, achieve success in this world.

Do you believe? Have you put your faith in the Son of God? If you have, you’ve achieved true success in this world.

By David Fredrickson,

Mount Baptist Church, Mount Maunganui

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BAndrew 07 571 Fowler 5797 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TAR2737203 027 275Fowler 2244 M BAndrew 07 571 5797 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TAR2737203 07574 571 5797 B 07 H 027 2758585 2244 M www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TAR2737203 EM 027574 2758585 2244 07 H afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz EH afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 574 8585 Dave McLaren E afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz McLaren BDave 07 571 5793 McLaren 07 571 BDave 027 2235793 3366 M B 07 07573 571 5793 H 027 2236173 3366 M EH 027573 2236173 3366 Mdmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 07 573 6173 EH dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz E dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz

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HOT PROPERTY HOT PROPERTY HOT PROPERTY City boundary close by, top development potential

City boundary close by, top development potential Four large plastic skinned hot houses with Mount views City boundary close by, top development potential Four large plastic skinned hotspeciman houses with views Total land area 9064m² with and Mount fruit trees Unless 4.00pm Sold Prior Closes Four large plastic skinned hot houses with Mount views Total land area 9064m² with speciman and fruit trees Unless 4.00pm Sold Comfortable three bed family home Closes Thursday, 13Prior November 2014 Total land area 9064m² with speciman and fruit trees Closes 4.00pm Comfortable three family Thursday, 13 November 2014 Big living areas thatbed flow onto home expansive deck Comfortable three bed family home Thursday, 13 November 2014 Big living areas that flow ontoincluded expansive deck Several sheds and equipment Big living areas that flow onto expansive deck Several sheds and equipment included Great potential to own a top work from home business Several sheds and equipment included Greatland potential to own a top work from home business Extra for futher enterprise or expansion Great potential to own a top work from home business Extra land for futher enterprise or expansion Andrew Fowler Extra land for futher enterprise or expansion

BAndrew 07 571Fowler 5797 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TAR2737203 027 275Fowler 2244 M 07 571 5797 BAndrew www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TAR2737203 07574 571 5797 B 07 H 027 2758585 2244 M www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TAR2737203 EH 027574 2758585 2244 Mafowler@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 07 574 8585 EH afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz Dave McLaren E afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz McLaren BDave 07 571 5793 McLaren 027 2235793 3366 M BDave 07 571 B 07 07573 571 5793 M H 027 2236173 3366 EH 027573 2236173 3366 Mdmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 07 573 6173 EH dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz E dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz

While care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part and

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Unless 4.00pm Sold Prior Closes Unless 4.00pm Sold Closes Thursday, 13Prior November 2014 Closes 4.00pm Thursday, 13 November 2014 Thursday, 13 November 2014

Andrew Fowler BAndrew 07 571 Fowler 5797 027 275Fowler 2244 M BAndrew 07 571 5797 07574 571 5797 B 07 H 027 2758585 2244 M EM 027574 2758585 2244 07 H afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz EH afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 574 8585 Dave McLaren E afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz McLaren BDave 07 571 5793 McLaren 07 571 BDave 027 2235793 3366 M B 07 07573 571 5793 H 027 2236173 3366 M EH 027573 2236173 3366 Mdmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 07 573 6173 EH dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz E dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz

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Unless 4.00pm Sold Prior Closes Unless 4.00pm Sold Closes Thursday, 13Prior November 2014 Closes 4.00pm Thursday, 13 November 2014 Thursday, 13 November 2014

Andrew Fowler BAndrew 07 571Fowler 5797 027 275Fowler 2244 M 07 571 5797 BAndrew 07574 571 5797 B 07 H 027 2758585 2244 M EH 027574 2758585 2244 Mafowler@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 07 574 8585 EH afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz Dave McLaren E afowler@pggwrightson.co.nz McLaren BDave 07 571 5793 McLaren 027 2235793 3366 M BDave 07 571 B 07 07573 571 5793 M H 027 2236173 3366 EH 027573 2236173 3366 Mdmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz 07 07 573 6173 EH dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz E dmclaren@pggwrightson.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008