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Still hot to trot They’ve finished a relay run of 1807km from the Bluff to Auckland. But Bay firefighters Matt Cooke, Mornay Jacobs and Andrew ‘Hotcake’ Bestick aren’t pulling off the sneakers just yet.

Finishing their South2Sky relay fundraiser today for the Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Foundation by arriving in Auckland, tomorrow the group of eight firemen will tackle the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge. Any they’ll scale the tower’s 1103 steps and 51 floors donned in 25kg of heavy kit. To learn more, see page 8. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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In some lights, the Transparent NZ Flag will actually reflect. We may see ourselves, our landscape.

(Currently, there are some people in positions of power who really are due to take a good, long look at themselves).

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Pat Dillon has come up with an idea, while watching the Black Caps: “I thought the shirt colour would make a fantastic colour arrangement for a new flag…the colour of the blue on the shirts was quite bright and sort of mottled on the shoulder.

“So my idea is basically following a (notional) diagonal line bottom left to top right. It would be black in the bottom right-hand triangle and shades of blue on left-hand triangle (brightest blue on top right) with the colours merging. The fern would run as picture between the two.”

Pat reckons there would be no place for the Union Jack, looking forward.

“Why change the flag, if leaving this?” she asks.

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Dan Maguire’s suggestion harks back to our ANZAC’s sacrifices.

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Landlord loses court case and heart

Amy Barlow with children Tremain, 9, Jayda-Leigh, 7, and Onyx, 5, have won their eviction battle. about it.” Beverley is a seasoned need to understand that.

A diminutive solo mum lawyer, she was expecting retaliaBut the smoke has cleared, with big attitude has won tory action – but she was betting there’s another salvo from the a landmark court case over landlord. “He’s had enough her bottom dollar on a 90-day notice of termination of tenancy. of Amy,” says Dan Lusby of her landlord and avoided “And I would defend that one – Tauranga Rentals, agent for the eviction from her rented that action would be in retaliation owner. “I hate to say it but she’s Merivale home. for Amy winning this one.” been difficult right through the So it just gets meaner. It’s a “Wonderful news, unbelievable,” whole process.” tenancy dispute that came to a says the pumped up mum-of-three head over a fence, a boundary On the market Amy Barlow.

Dan says Amy thinks everyone is fence that – according to Amy – What is “unbelievable” is after teetered dangerously after a storm. against her, and should leave her a protracted six-month dispute, She was worried for the safety of alone to do whatever she pleases. the Tenancy Tribunal threw out her children. Then it was blow for “And if this is how tenants are the landlord’s order for Amy and blow. The landlord didn’t fix the going to be the landlord would her three children to vacate their fence so Amy withheld $60 of her rather get out of the business.”

Mansels Rd home. rent each week to force the issue.

So he’s put the house on the Amy won her counterclaim against rent arrears. “I can tell you market. Amy and her three children may still be out of her home. Landmark case I was in tears when I heard.”

The landlord filed an eviction “It came out of the blue. A realnotice and a claim for rent arrears. tor calls me and says he wants to A biggie do an appraisal of our house,” says Amy filed a case with the Tenancy It’s a “biggie, a real biggie” Tribunal. “A tribunal which is Amy. according to her lawyer Beverley experienced in dealing with parties “It’s for sale. No heads up from Edwards of Baywide Community that are not on an equal footing.” the property manager or the Law Office. “Big, because tenants That’s why it’s such a landmark owner – no courtesy call. That’s have rights. And they – the landcase. “It’s a real David versus Golilord and Tauranga Rentals – didn’t how they work.”

For their part, Tauranga Rentath story with a great outcome think that. for all tenants” says Beverley. To “They thought ‘I’m the landlord, als says Amy is making even this process difficult for them. “That’s read the full story, go to SunLive. it’s my property and I call the what I mean. Tenants have rights co.nz and search ‘Amy wins Goliath shots’.” But the law protects tenbut they have to be reasonable

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Young philanthropist sells bike Young Samuel Lord won a flash new mountain bike worth the best part of $400 on Sunday, now he’s promptly giving it away. Why?

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Takitimu lights on hold

Plans to install traffic lights at the Elizabeth St-Takitimu Drive-State Highway 2 intersection have been given a temporary red light as authorities explore other options.

This week NZTA announced the $2.8million re-jig proposal for the roundabout would be revisited to look for a short-term solution.

NZTA’s Bay of Plenty highways manager Niclas Johansson says they’ve been investigating ways to improve the overall efficiency of the corridor during peak times.

Leisure Island petition fails

A petition titled ‘Bring back the fun to Leisure Island’ has been unanimously rejected by Tauranga City Council.

The petition, brought by Mount resident Catherine Hunt and signed by almost 1700 people, suggested returning Moturiki (Leisure) Island to its former glory as a water fun park.

But her bid sunk when it was revealed a number of laws now protect the site. The park was returned to its natural state in 1990.

Well, Samuel spotted the distinctive red nut of Elliott Keys across a sea of mountain bikes at the Mount Maunganui teenager’s fundraiser in Tokoroa and he felt ‘gutted’.

“Elliott and I are about the same age and last year he was just like me.”

‘Just like me’ means tall, lean and athletic with a head for adventure, a head for taking risks on mountain bike forest tracks. What’s different this year is Samuel has had a year of maturing – he’s back bigger and stronger.

Elliott was robbed of that opportunity. “He went out and crashed and landed wrong,” says Samuel.

Now Elliott is wheelchair-bound. “I don’t know him, never met him,” says Samuel. “But I saw him at the Tokoroa fundraiser – he’s in a wheelchair and can’t do much. It’s pretty sad.”

Two options

So when Samuel won the 24in GT Aggressor, he was very excited with his win. But only briefly.

He had two options. The prize bike’s too small for

Abandoned yacht still afloat

A yacht abandoned while taking on water refuses to sink off the Bay of Plenty coast, with its on-board radio beacon still transmitting.

Maritime NZ spokesman Steve Rendle confirmed the ketch Morning Star has been drifting since two men on-board were airlifted by rescue helicopter on Sunday morning.

They were taken off the vessel about 137km north-east of Tauranga. Drifting west , by Wednesday it was 83km north of White Island.

Sunlive comment of week After noises were made regarding a new stadium in Tauranga this week, SunLive reader wazzock came up with this diamond of a comment:

“A stadium equation: if x = crowd and y =boring game+hard to see+expensive food+watery beer(*plastic bottle)+useless seats+bored kids+no atmosphere+frozen butt then likelihood that x>1137 is inversely proportional to value of y. thus as y tends towards infinity the value of x becomes infinitesimallly small and only able to be detected using the large hadron collider. I suggest we build a LHC under the domain to get an accurate estimate of the likely attendance to future ITM games.

If the worst comes to the worst at least we may get a real black hole.”

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For sale – Samuel Lord is selling his prize bike to gift the proceeds to Elliot Keys.

him so he could sell it and pocket the money. A 13-year-old could find lots to do with $300 or so.

But Samuel demonstrated a maturity and caring beyond his years by posting his prize bike on TradeMe with a starting price of $200. It’ll stay up for a week and hopefully sell.

Then he’ll give the money to Elliott, towards his $40,000 Mojo all terrain wheelchair. This machine will get Elliott back in the driver’s seat doing what he loves most.

Very proud

Samuel’s mum Anita Lord is very proud of him. “It’s a cool thing to do.”

As a Tauranga Mountain Bike Club member she’s aware of the hazards.

“It makes me teary thinking about it

– it could easily have been my boy.”

The Lords now hope some bighearted person will appreciate the significance of the bike, not just it’s value, and pay a good price for it.

Taking things easy

Meanwhile, Samuel admits he’s taking things easier on his Giant XTC – Sunday delivered him a salutary lesson about the dangers of his sport.

And some statistics which stand testimony to the goodwill of Tokoroa.

They predicted 80 to 100 mountain bikers would raise up to $2500.

In fact 278 bikers registered raised $7000 for Elliott – a fellow mountain biker who lives 100km away. To bid on Samuel’s bike, visit TradeMe.co.nz

By Hunter Wells

Kaiate Falls and stream health warning A permanent health warning for Kaiate Falls and stream in Welcome Bay has been issued this week by Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack.

Phil is advising against recreational water contact with Kaiate Falls and stream after ongoing water monitoring by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council shows high levels of bacterial contamination at the sites.

“This can cause a number of illnesses

such as gastroenteritis, a diarrhoea and vomiting illness,” says Phil.

BOPRC has done extensive testing of the wider catchment upstream from Kaiate Falls – and no one source has been identified – but the regional council is working with landowners to reduce agricultural sources.

The public can obtain up-to-date information on this health warning by phoning 0800 221 555 or visiting www.ttophs.govt.nz/health_warnings

Two new exhibitions for gallery Tauranga Art Gallery has two new exhibitions open to the public featuring contemporary Maori Art. ‘Uku Rere Nga Kaihanga Uku and Beyond’ and ‘Te Whare

Tawhiao’ can be viewed from 10am-4.30pm daily.

‘Te Whare Tawhiao’ closes July 19 while ‘Uku Rere Nga Kaihanga Uku and Beyond’ closes August 2. When Wildlife

Photographer of the Year finishes on June 7, the gallery will install illustrations from Te Papa’s ‘Buller’s Birds’ exhibition and ‘Ray Ching: Dawn Chorus: The Fables’.

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The community has spoken and Bay of Plenty Rugby has listened, bringing provincial back to the Tauranga Domain in what one avid Steamers supporter hopes is the seed for a “field of dreams”.

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to ASB Baypark, but says if people think there’s need for change they will get behind August’s fixture.

“The best way they can show their support for a new stadium is to get along to this game...and really show they want to have a venue that works for them and provides opportunities for the community.”

Long-time stadium advocate Terry Leeming – known as Hori BOP – applauds the switch back to the domain.

Terry’s petitioned council to allocate the domain’s No2 or No3 fields for a stadium for 13 years.

He says ASB Baypark isn’t designed for rugby, though was suitable for the Ranfurly Shield.

“ASB Baypark has proved it’s not fit for rugby and the BOPRU and council have listened to the community,” says Terry.

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at ASB Baypark, prompting discussion of a new purpose-built facility for the city.

Back then, Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby advocated for a new stadium to be built at the city’s Wharepai Domain, with 15,00018,000 seat capacity.

Mike says BOPRU is certainly interested in a stadium to cater for all sports in Tauranga. And while hypothetical, Tauranga Domain is an early frontrunner. “The future shouldn’t look...like a 35,000-seat stadium,” says Mike. “It could be a 10,000-15,000-seat boutique stadium that offers the right facilities at the right price.

“If you create the right venue and it’s located in the right place in terms of supporting other infrastructure and businesses – that’s what we’re trying to achieve from the game.”

Mike also isn’t ruling out an end

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This week the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union unveiled plans of a Steamers versus Waikato ITM Cup clash on August 30 at 2.35pm – one of two matches away from ASB Baypark this season.

Bay of Plenty Rugby chief executive Mike Rogers says moving the clash is in response to supporters’ feedback that ASB Baypark doesn’t provide the atmosphere and intimacy they expect from an “edge-of-your-seat” experience.

The ITM Cup fixture will mark the first provincial rugby match at the city’s Domain in seven years, and it’s hoped a crowd of 50006000 for the televised clash will create a “cauldron effect” thanks to temporary seating.

But it reignites the debate on whether Tauranga needs a new stadium and the chance to attract high profile fixtures, the Chiefs, Warriors and Wellington Phoenix.

Last year the Chiefs turned their back on playing its annual fixture

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Student DIY take on race relations Kimberly D’Mello won the competition at Te Mahurehure Marae in Pt Chevalier, Auckland last week in front of around 500 people, using the hardware stores catchy jingle and Kiwis DIY mentality.

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Aquinas College Year 12 student Kimberly D’Mello re-enacts her winning entry in the 2015 National Race Unity Speech Competition. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

her ‘Do It Yourself ’ approach to race relations. More than 170 secondary students nationwide competed in this year’s competition, open to year 11-13 students. This year’s Te Reo Maori theme was the proverb ‘Itiiti Rearea, Kahika Teitei, Ka Taea’ – ‘The smallest bellbird is able to climb to the heights of the tallest Kahika tree’.

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“Wouldn’t it be cool if we built bridges between cultures rather than building bridges to contain our differences? We are aiming at building those bridges of Race Unity. So are we gonna get some bloke in? Come on mate – do it yourself. “Big change starts with me.

Big change starts with you. We have two per cent of separation for our 50 shades of different colours. We need to be a country with all colours as one family. So come on NZ – do it yourself.

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Kimberly, who was born in India but raised in New Zealand, felt she was able to simplify this topic using good old Kiwi terminology that everyone can relate to.

Her main inspiration was the Mitre 10 DIY advertisement of ‘DIY, it’s in our DNA’, which talks about New Zealanders showing a ‘can do’ attitude.

The 16-year-old believes racism is an important issue in society today, and when given the opportunity by her school she embraced the chance to speak about it.

During their speeches, contestants had to address the theme and certain quotes including, ‘If youth were to have a greater influence in steering the waka named Aotearoa towards becoming a more harmonious nation, how would

they do this?’ “So I thought why not use the road code as a metaphor?” says Kimberly. “Stop at ostracisation.

“When you see an orange light or warning sign, stop as soon as you can and don’t you dare park your prejudices on broken yellow lines.

“It’s such a big issue, and we can all relate to it because are all trying to get our driver’s licence.”

During her eight-minute speech Kimberly told those gathered: “Don’t wait for someone else. Do it yourself. Don’t get someone else to fix the problem.

Do it yourself and don’t rely on the Aussies”.

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During this not to be missed, memorable morning you will enjoy great company, a lovely breakfast, prizes and a beautiful morning view, all while supporting a great cause.

There are prizes for best-dressed and raffles of goodies, including wine

donated by Engine Room Chartered Accountants, a scrumptious cake from Spongedrop, a voucher from Craft Collective, and a draw for a Brother multifunction Inkjet printer capable of A3 printing, great for scrapbooking, printing photos, or a home office.

The Pink Ribbon Breakfast is at Devonport Towers on Thursday, May 28, starting at 7.30am. Tickets are available from www.engineroomca. co.nz/events for $30.

Poppy Day nets record total The Tauranga Returned Services Association is thanking the community for a healthy boost to its funds after the Poppy Day appeal raised more than $49,000 this year.

Tauranga RSA Welfare Trust chairperson Heather Waldron says the record total donated is thanks to generous contributions from the public of Tauranga and surrounding suburbs.

Special thanks also go to the volun-

teers who assisted at collection points, tireless workers at the RSA, and businesses which supported the cause by providing food and drinks.

The money donated is in a dedicated fund with the Tauranga RSA Welfare Trust, to be used to assist the many ex-Servicepersons and their dependants within the community.

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Affectionate Anya is sweet and shy

Beloved caravan gone with the wind

My name is Anya and I’m a gorgeous 10-year-old female cat. I came to the SPCA after my elderly owner was taken to hospital and there was no one to take care for me. I’m a very sweet but very shy girl, who is used to living with older people and sometimes the noise of the shelter overwhelms me and I just want to hide. If you spend some time patting me you’ll soon see how beautiful and affectionate I am. A nice quiet home will probably be for me, to enjoy my life and come out of my shell again. Please come in and meet me to see how much I need to find a new loving home.

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Regional council deliberates on LTP Jonas Ruf ’s $12,000 caravan was destroyed by last week’s tornado.

It just wasn’t meant to be.

First, Jonas Ruf ’s caravan was stolen from outside his Hart St home – now, it’s been completely destroyed by a tornado.

The freak weather event at Mount Maunganui happened on Thursday, May 14, and left homes with no roofs, debris strewn over roads and took out part of ASB Baypark.

Jonas’ $12,000 caravan was also a victim of the tornado. “I’m just devastated.”

Jonas was having dinner with some friends when he got a call from his flatmate telling him his caravan, which he had refitted inside and out, had been destroyed by a tornado.

“I was a couple of blocks down

from Hart St at a friend’s place Jonas says the loss of the caravan is devastating. “I put so much and I couldn’t really believe it.

There was no wind where I was effort into it over months and months.” having dinner.

Being a carpenter who builds “At first I thought he was joking.

He told me to come down as kitchens, furniture and other beautiful items and then gives quickly as possible because the caravan was in bits and pieces them to other people, Jonas is used to the whole process of losing down the road.” he’s put so much effort into. “I Jonas rushed back home to find his neighbours clearing debris also do these projects to make a little bit of money on the side.” and trying to push the destroyed While he’s not actively seeking caravan off the road. another caravan to do up, Jonas Earlier this year Jonas’ Pixie 10 caravan was stolen from outside welcomes any project someone has his house and located a week later for him.

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Relay raises $30,000 with one challenge still to come Cover story

Frolicking seals and hot roasts. Not many people would think of these two things at the same time, but for some Te Puke firefighters they’re a highlight of what’s been a memorable run around the country.

A group of eight firemen including five from Te Puke, one from Kawerau, one from Southbridge near Ashburton – the only out-of-towner – and one from Taupo, took on the epic relay run from the Bluff to Auckland’s big landmark in the 12 days leading up to the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge on tomorrow, May 23.

Dubbed South2Sky, the firefighters covered 1807km, starting from Bluff on May 9 and running relay-style – shaking buckets and raising awareness of the Leukemia & Blood Cancer Te Puke High School students gift a cheque to their local firefighters in support their LBCNZ relay.

Foundation in between – through every town on their way to reaching Auckland today.

And they’ve still got hone their energy to scale the Sky Tower’s 1103 steps and 51 floors donned in 25kg of heavy kit tomorrow raise more funds for LBCNZ. Firefighter Matt Cooke says they’ve managed to raise more than $30,000 with the relay.

“The run has been good. Wednesday morning was our first cold day. It was the first day I’ve had to use my skin top.

“The hardest parts have been the early morning starts – 5am starts. It’s a fantastic time of the day to be running. We’ve been really lucky with the weather too. We have only had one day where we thought we’d get a bit of a shower.”

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Matt says the ferry crossing in Wellington was a bit “dodge” in not so favourable conditions.

“Some of the guys were feeling a bit sick. It was really nice to get to Petone and kick back.”

Matt says one of the most memorable moments was seeing seals frolic in Kaikoura and having a roast meal with the Paraparaumu Fire Brigade.

“They raised about $820 with a wheelbarrow raffle and they event put on a roast the night the boys were in town.

“They just needed that. It really boosted team moral. They [Paraparaumu] have a real heart of gold and real community spirit.”

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Mystery photo goes home “Sit down, shut up and listen!”

It was firm but friendly advice to 86-year-old Athol Teal. And he did as he was told.

“I have something that’ll interest you,” Rachel Copestake told him. It was the story in The Weekend Sun a couple of weeks back – ‘Old tattered but very special’ read the headline.

The Zoe Hunter story was about a battered family portrait from about 100 years ago – a man, dashing and dignified, suited and moustachioed and a child, five-ish and all prissy with frills and waves and a puckered bib.

Both are absolutely deadpan, not a flicker of emotion. “Bloody amazing,” says Athol because every photo has a story. And Athol knows the story because he is part of it.

But back to the beginning and Zoe’s story. Local maintenance gardener Michael Wood found the framed photograph while cleaning a garden shed in Taupo Avenue. And he set about tracking the descendants – if there were any.

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“They’d appreciate it, wouldn’t they?” he told Zoe. “If they were my relatives, I would want to know.”

Michael is a man with a social responsibility.

There is some tell-tale scrawling on the back of the photograph. It seems the man in the study is John Wheeler and the girl, his daughter Amy. Amy would one day marry John Maxwell Teal – there goes that Teal name again – and they would have sons Gordon, Keith and Athol.

Zoe’s story is published and immediately the jungle drums start beating – from Brisbane to Papamoa.

In the seaside suburb, Rachel Copestake read’s Zoe’s story and recognises the name Teal. She knows

an Athol Teal. “Too much of a coincidence,” thinks Rachel. It is. Now it gets complicated because Zoe’s story develops international intrigue. About 2500km away in Brisbane, Lyn Brown, an amateur genealogist, reads Zoe’s story online – out of interest, not through any personal connection.

Own research

Lyn does her own research and The Weekend Sun story leads her to another amateur sleuth, Irene Maisy of Taradale in Napier.

Irene’s daughter Karen is engaged to a Kevin Dempster in Hikurangi, north of Whangarei. Irene has traced Kevin’s family tree online and after reading it, Lyn finds all the names like Dempster, Teal and Maisey coming together.

The crucial connection to the photograph is Irene’s future son-in-law Kevin Dempster is descended from Margaret Dempster – mother of Amy’s husband John Maxwell Teal. Amy, of course, being the little girl in the photo.

The mystery of heritage and history unravelling?

Lyn from Brisbane alerts Irene of Napier who in turn alerts photograph finder Michael Wood of Tauranga.

And all this time Rachel of Papamoa has been on the blower to her friend, Athol Teal of Paeroa. Could that be the Athol mentioned on the back of the photograph? Could that be Athol’s mother as a girl in the photo and could that be his stern faced grandfather?

No could be? It is! “Blood amazing,” says Athol.

To read the full story, go to SunLive.co.nz and search

By Hunter Wells ‘Athol reunites with lost photo’.

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Cameo, cow pats and gala fun

Chantelle Gardiner, 10, McKenna Parker, 10, Nathaniel Tane, 10, and Ethan Andrews, 11, prepare for their Bethlehem School’s annual Cow Dump and Gala this Sunday.

We’ve heard of ‘thinking outside the square’ There’s also $200 prizes for the eight surrounding squares that she dumps on.

– but this is a game all about dumping “It can happen early, or it can happen late,” says inside the square. It involves a large field, Bethlehem School principal Brian Field.

He says Cameo’s owner gives his cow the right a well-fed cow and cow pat. amount of feed to get her going. “He has it down to a bit of a fine art now.”

Bethlehem School’s annual Cow Dump and Gala While waiting for Cameo to do her business, returns to the Carmichael Rd school this Sunday, with another chance for visitors to win $2000 from a there’ll be plenty of family entertainment, including games, pony rides, yummy food, raffles and more. lucky cow dump.

Brian says the annual Cow Dump and Gala has On May 24, ‘Cameo’ the Jersey cow will once again been going for about 15 years and is the school’s stand centre stage on a gridded field.

It’s just a normal day for Cameo, but all eyes will be major fundraiser for the year.

Bethlehem School’s annual Cow Dump and Gala on her rear end and where she poops.

Gala-goers purchase tickets that correspond to grids is on May 24 from 11am-2pm at the Carmichael Rd school. Entry is free. Cow dump tickets can be on the field, and the person holding the ticket to the

By Zoe Hunter purchased at the school. square Cameo poos in first, wins the prize money.

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Due to strict cheese rules, raw milk dairy hasn’t been available on supermarket shelves before – but Katikati cheesemakers Chris and Jill Whalley’s raw milk cheese has attained Ministry of Primary Industries’ approval.

Chris says his brand Mount Eliza Cheese is the first in New Zealand to gain authorisation.

“Sabato [Auckland food supplier] said it’s like watching colour TV after watching black and white for years.”

It’s taken the owners of Mount Eliza Cheese three years to gain approval. Three whole years of food safety and risk management programmes – and farm audits.

But why? “It always was a long-term plan of ours from when we set up in 2007, to use raw milk,” says Chris.

“It’s just taken a lot longer than we thought.”

And what for? “You get a lot better flavour and texture through raw milk,” says Chris.

“You don’t kill off a lot of the enzymes that help to produce the flavours and the feel of the cheese. Enzymes tend to get denatured if you pasteurise.”

It’s obvious cheese-making requires plenty of patience. “It’s all about attention to detail and finely tuning the recipe over a few years,” says Chris, who’s still waiting for the raw milk farmhouse cheddar to age. “We like to mature that for about a year.”

Churned, aged and taste-tested at their small artisan creamery in the hills behind Katikati, Chris and Jill’s raw milk Red Leicester is finally ready to eat. “It’s about four-and-a-half months old, so it’s just in its prime,” says Chris.

The cheese-making duo will officially release their eight kilogram round block of cheese to the public at the Tauranga Farmers Market this Saturday with a special ceremonial cutting.

So what will it taste like? “The Red Leicester is a silk smooth full rounded flavour, with quite a nutty finish,” says Chris. “It’s lovely on crackers and bread. It melts really well and is lovely with fish, pasta and cheese sauces. It’s a very versatile cheese.”

The Red Leicester will also be available at the Katikati and Tamahere markets, as well as at Nosh Food Market and Farm Gate Deli and Kitchen in Mount Maunganui. By Zoe Hunter

Mount Eliza Cheese’s Chris Whalley is now making rounds with raw milk after gaining MPI approval.

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Help fix Bay’s KittyCats A cuddly feline brings a lot of love and joy into a household. But for those on low incomes, stopping the family’s beloved moggy from multiplying can be prohibitively expensive.

KittyCat Fixers is a local registered charity that raises money through donations, grants and fundraising to help as many people as possible get their animals fixed.

In three-and-a-half years KittyCat Fixers has helped to de-sex more than 400 pet cats for low-income families from Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty – and another 500 nationwide.

But chopping all those bits doesn’t come cheap, so KittyCat Fixers Annual Desexy Week Appeal collectors will be out and about fundraising during the next two weekends.

To make a donation, look for the collectors at Pak ‘n’ Save Papamoa tomorrow. And next weekend, they’ll be at Brookfield and Gate Pa New Worlds on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30.

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Dealing with trees and islands One of the most contentious topics elected members deal with is trees.

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The legal document includes a threefoot height restriction. As result of the council meeting, a pohutakawa tree will be removed.

There are kauri trees growing in the CBD. At some stage in future, a council will have to remove them. Kauri trees are beautiful, but if they’re not grown in the right environment they will outgrow their location.

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Council received a petition for a request to have a water funpark at Leisure (Moturiki) Island.

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School gets ‘freaky’ for reading

For any of you wondering ‘where the readings at?’ look no further than the catchy and foot-tapping tunes coming from Arataki School.

This week, pupils and staff have become Arataki School Year 4 pupils Tyler Balks, overnight celebrities after enlisting the help Jakhova Wharepapa, Zalee Davies-Biddle and of Kiwi hip hop giant Savage to help get Matamitchell Rikirangi-Benare are proud of their more children into reading. re-make of Savage’s ‘Freaks’ song.

Led by Room Four teacher and literacy leader the good work.”

Rachel Allen, the school re-made Savage and Timmy Arataki School principal Shelley Blakey says the Trumpet's hit ‘Freaks’ into a song about reading after video, featuring six-year-olds from Room Four and starting ‘Panui Arataki’ - a before-school reading class school staff is another avenue helping to promote litin Term 1. eracy and reading – a vital part to all school education.

Reading-related lyrics include: “The kids and the Rachel and her class used the video as a mini producteachers are arriving at the door. Then I remember to tion project, putting the lyrics together and producing drop my book bag on the floor” and “See we do this the video after having fun dancing around the school for a purpose just to keep our brains learning and this and pretending to play trumpets. will keep our imaginations burning”.

Plus everyone “loves” the song at the school.

And it has the backing of Savage himself after being “OMG they love the song,” says Shelley. “That’s the approached by the school to do their own version of thing – Rachel hooked into what the kids are into.” the song.

‘Panui Arataki’ runs from 8.15am-8.45am MondayIn a statement on his Facebook page Savage says he supports the video “1000 per cent” to promote reading Thursday and is a chance for children to read to adults before school. It also benefits in settling the children within schools. before the start of class, adds Shelley.

“I take my hat off to teachers that go the extra mile “It’s just fantastic, as we are getting support from the to capture the attention of our young ones and make community with adults coming in from the retirement learning fun and using what's popular to get the kids village down the road as well as the teachers.” excited about education,” reads the post.

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Destiney - overwhelmed by warmness and goodwill Destiney – subsisting in a cold damp garage in Merivale – has received nothing but warmness and help form the Tauranga community.

You opened your You opened your wallets and even hearts to Destiney. You opened your doors. offered food, furniture, “Lucy’s spoken to her hubby about this situation. They have two spare rooms beds and books. upstairs in their house and if Destiney

She’d been trying for a little anonymity for the sake of her children. But the women did some sleuthing and arrived at Destiney’s garage door with a pasta bake, baking, groceries and nappies.

Destiney and her children arrived in wants to, she and her kids can stay Tauranga by bus one dark cold evening there.” recently. They knew no-one and had This was an emailed offer of a roof, nowhere to stay. They bunked down in comfort and warmth – a home for the a cold damp garage attached to a state homeless garage dwellers, Destiney and house in Merivale. her four children, who featured in The “I was just looking for somewhere to Weekend Sun last Friday. stay, somewhere safe and somewhere “Lucy and her hubby are sooo loving where my kids could have a warm bath.” and easygoing,” says the email. “But She took a punt, climbed on a bus, it’s totally up to Destiny and what she explaining “anything in Tauranga would wants.” be better than what we had already sufDestiney has more need than want. fered”.

And regardless of the suitability of the Now, things are looking up for the desaccommodation, she’s overcome by the titute Destiney. Where there was just a outpouring of goodwill from Tauranga. mattress on the floor of the garage there’s “I sat on the edge of the bed the other night and cried and cried,” says Destiney, now a queen size bed.

It’s still cold and damp in the garage who was overwhelmed and even a little but she’s off the ground. Her son may scared by all the attention. even get some school shoes this week“I thought whoa! Everyone just wants end. It’s a start. to help.”

“She’s never experienced this level of Destiney’s tears were triggered by love and support,” says Kellie Kioa, the kindness of a couple of ladies manager of Te Tawharau o te Ora, an across the road. agency which finds homes for the homeless.

“For example, my mother is my Countdown, my Warehouse, my ITM, my doctor – my everything.

“Destiney has never experienced any of that motherly stuff.

“In fact Destiney, who had nothing, was expected to be the provider for her parents and other family.”

Now Destiney’s on the waiting list for a state house.

“I just want to say thank you. And if being open about myself and my troubles can help others, then I will be happy.

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Efficiency over romance in to other rooms in the house, you’re likely to need a heat transfer kit. Select the right wood for the job.

Use softer woods like pine for making kindling and getting a fire started.

Once established, use hardwoods like gum as they Old fashioned open fires and older wood burners lose most of their heat up the chimney, and produce a burn for longer and give more heat.

For the ecologically conscious, use wood from lot of air pollution, according to Energywise. plantation forests rather than native types such as Modern wood burners, burning wood from sustainManuka. able forests, use a form of renewable energy and so You need a building consent from your city or disare essentially carbon neutral, very energy trict council for the installation of a wood (or other) efficient, and only produce a small amount of pollusolid fuel burner. tion.

Also, be aware wood burners installed on properties Although the cost of firewood might seem a lot when paid in a lump at the start of winter, during the less than two hectares in size must meet certain emissions and efficiency standards. course of the season it’s comparatively cheaper than Use a certified solid fuel appliance installation other heating options. technician of the New Zealand Home Heating AssoWood burners work best in fully insulated homes, ciation to install your wood burner. and need to be matched to the size of the area being heated.

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Open fires are all very well in romantic movies, but when you’re looking for efficiency, look at other options.

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The projects provide free ceiling and underfloor insulation for low-income households occupied by people with health needs related to cold, damp housing. Availability will be through regional projects, says Energywise. Home owners or tenants may be eligible if they have a Community Services Card and the house is occupied by someone aged under 17 years or above 65 – however funding is limited in all areas. To find out more, see Energywise.govt.nz.

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Waterfront backdrop for all-day dining Just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge, Nautilus Restaurant, cafe and wedding venue aims to offer diners waterfront dining and hospitality at its best.

Now under new management, Nautilus Restaurant has expanded to offer a café-style atmosphere during the day, as well as a fine dining restaurant at night.

The waterfront views provide a beautiful backdrop for all-day dining, says restaurant manager Nicole Shen.

“It’s the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine in the fresh sea breeze under Tauranga’s sunny skies – or unwind

with work colleagues, or family and friends.”

Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, diners are treated to an affordable, vibrant menu that accentuates the bounty of the sea, while also catering to many other tastes.

Prepared by experienced executive chef Michael Buckett and his team, the menu offers diners deliciously fresh New Zealand cuisine, with the highest quality ingredients.

Michael supplies his ingredients locally and uses free range produce whenever possible, says Nicole.

“We cater for customers of all ages.

We have a children’s playground, highchair and tasty children’s meal available as well. Mum can have a nice coffee

with her friends while the children play.”

There is also a private meeting room for up to 20 people to hire for group meetings or special events.

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Walkway, Nautilus is also an excellent wedding or function venue. They also have catering specialists on hand.

Nautilus Restaurant, café and wedding venue is open from 8am-5pm on Monday and Sunday – and from 8pm to late on Tuesday-Saturday.

Tauranga’s waterfront provides the perfect backdrop for all-day dining at Nautilus Restaurant.

The market that keeps on giving It may be their birthday – but Tauranga Farmers Market is all about giving not receiving when it comes to celebrating the special occasion.

Twice-yearly, on their birthday and at Christmas, the market supports another charity in the community – and this year is no different.

Leading up to the big

Te Puna Quarry Park volunteer Alf Rendell. birthday market on May 30, marketgoers can purchase a raffle ticket for the Birthday Market Hampers, with all ticket sales going to this year’s recipient the Te Puna Quarry Park.

Tickets are available at the Te Puna Quarry Park information stall at the Saturday morning markets at Tauranga Primary School.

Trixie Allen says the hampers, which

are filled with market produce, will be drawn on the birthday market on May 30.

“We now have two draw times to make it more convenient for everybody. There’ll be three draws at 9am and another three draws, along with the main presentation and birthday cake, at 10am.”

Te Puna Quarry Park’s Dulcie Artus says park volunteers are grateful to be this year’s main recipients.

“It’s given us great exposure for the park. It’s been fun meeting people and talking to them about the park.”

Dulcie says volunteers have been working on the 32 hectare park for about 18 years.

“We’re always looking for more volunteers. It’s a great place for men to volunteer because they get to drive trucks and operate tractors and diggers.

“People can also join our brilliant gang of weeders – we call them our Wonder Weeders.”

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It is time to amp up your morning strength Have you got some avocado that needs using, and you’re trying to keep trim this winter by not overindulging in comfort food?

Well, try the Green Monster – it’s the kind of smoothie a ball player needs to hit it out of the park.

Avocado, apple, and kale make this cold drink taste of tangy fresh greens with hints of sweetness.

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Bake Boss - a recipe for creativity When it comes to cake decorating – Bake Boss in Mount Maunganui have got it covered.

The specialist cake decorating retail store on Portside Drive offers a wide range of decorating tools and equipment from edible images, satin ice fondant and

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sugar decorations to flavours, foams and cake pans.

Originally an online business, Bake Boss has opened up a retail store for Bay of Plenty bakers, with classes and advice from one of New Zealand’s leading cake decorator Kevin Martin.

Mount Maunganui general manager Jo Langley says Bake Boss prides itself on offering the best available products and brands available on the market – and delivers throughout New Zealand. “We have more than 6000 quality product lines available at competitive prices to ensure culinary and baking success.”

Jo says their commitment is to provide Bake Boss customers with quality products and extraordinary service that goes beyond your purchase to ensure culinary and baking success.”

Bake Boss is the licence holder for edible cake toppers in New Zealand including Frozen, Batman, Barbie, Spiderman and Dora to name a few.

Cake decorating classes begin this Saturday, May 23, with a focus on airbrushing techniques. The morning class is 9am-1pm and the afternoon class is 2pm-6pm.

For more information, or to enrol in a class, contact Bake Boss in Mount Maunganui.

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Coeliac disease in the family Recently, I had a call from my daughter living in Sydney.

She was greatly distressed as she’d suddenly come out in hives all over. Subsequent tests pointed to the fact she had coeliac disease and she was put on a pharmaceutical to quell the fire.

Part of coeliac disease is a leaky gut – that means the intestinal lining becomes porous, allowing large undigested food molecules and stuff like yeast and toxins to flow into the bloodstream.

Gelatin help

Luckily, I was investigating the positives of gelatin by adding it to my smoothies every morning and had left some with her.

She started taking it morning and night and noticed an immediate relief. Gelatin is reported to seal and heal any damage it finds by lining the gastrointestinal tract and nourishing the rapidly growing mucous membranes.

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bacteria from sticking to the wall of the gut, thereby preventing and mitigating bacterial infections. It also neutralizes toxins.

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Doctors of the past knew the value of gelatin in treating coeliac disease. In 1924, a researcher named Haas stated that the response of patients to a lowcarbohydrate diet in which gelatin ‘milks’ were given at the noon and evening meals gave, ‘striking and almost uniformly good results obtained with many patients over a period of about ten years.”

My daughter has shown steady progress. We’ve also added vitamin D to her regimen as it transpires coeliacs have very low vitamin D levels when tested.

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Get tested for coeliac An estimated 60,000-70,000 Kiwis are living with coeliac disease – and about 80 per cent of those are unaware they have the condition, according to Coeliac New Zealand.

That’s why New Zealanders are encouraged to get themselves and their families tested, as part of Coeliac Awareness Week from May 18-24.

Coeliac disease is a permanent, autoimmune disorder caused by an intolerance or reaction to gluten – found in wheat, barley, oats and rye.

It causes the body to produce antibodies, which damage the lining of the small bowel and make it impossible for the body to absorb certain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from food. If left undiagnosed it can lead to long-term chronic ill-health.

The aim of Coeliac Awareness Week is to increase understanding of the disease among New Zealanders and the medical fraternity, and encourage testing.

Coeliac NZ acting president Pip McKay says the organisation has a simple message this year, “Test, treat and eat�. “Coeliac disease is genetic so if you have the condition then other family members may be at risk. Visit your GP and ask for a simple test for coeliac disease, the first step to improved health for you and your family.�

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Celebrity Chef Jimmy Boswell, who is gluten intolerant, is supporting Coeliac Awareness Week to raise awareness about coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. coeliac disease going unnoticed each year. “There are thousands of New Zealanders affected and about 80 per cent of them don’t know they have the condition. “Better testing shows coeliac disease is becoming increasingly common around the world.�

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And do you know how to make life easier and more comfortable for them?

Coeliac NZ has a few tips to help learn more about the disease and how to live life with it.

1. Join Coeliac NZ and the Coeliac Kids Club – they are helpful and supportive.

2. Don’t buy all the pre-made glutenfree foods because lots of it is high in sugar and in fat. Instead, it’s worthwhile making your own.

3. Take a gluten-free baking course with Gluten Free Me – or GFME with

some of the other mums from the Kids Club. This is great and gave parents the confidence to do their own gluten free baking.

For more information, see www.gfme.co.nz 4. Try to talk about Coeliac Disease in a positive way in front of your child, as they pick up on everything you say.

A little catch phrase of ‘Gluten Free is for Me’ can be beneficial.

5. If you eat out don’t be embarrassed about asking questions about the food ingredients and preparation.

Most servers and chefs are happy to be asked and it’s much easier than dealing with a sick child afterwards.

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These independent authorities give the customer that extra level of trust. It takes the guesswork out of the equation, giving discerning customers a natural choice in a crowed category.

Available now: hazelnut and cocoa: almond and honey. Nourish also has an exciting new variant ‘walnut and vanilla bean’ waiting in the wings, so there’s plenty to choose from.

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Check children for measles Parents of children with fevers and vomiting and presenting with a rash are being urged to phone their doctor before rocking up to their local clinic.

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“Don’t just turn up with a child with a rash because they might have measles and we don’t want them to infect other people in the waiting room.

“We don’t expect a parent to diagnose an illness in their child, but if they have a fever, vomiting, are not well in some way and if

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Depending on how the discussion goes, Phil says parents should then make an appointment to see the doctor.

“Touch wood at this stage we have no contacts with those affected in the Waikato.

“What people should do is make sure their children are immunised with the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine,” says Phil.

“The routine New Zealand schedule includes vaccine at the age of 15 months and at four years old.”

When any case of measles is confirmed, it has to be notified to Toi Te Ora Public Health and then they will organise what is called contact tracing.

“It looks to the individuals who have not been vaccinated, who

might have had close contact with the measles case, and we give them appropriate advice,” says Phil.

“On occasion we will put them in voluntary quarantine in their homes to make sure they don’t have contact with others in case they develop it.”

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What steps can we take to try and have health and appearance better than average?

The first is to avoid things proven to speed up the aging process including poor diets, excess alcohol, little exercise and smoking.

Secondly, we need to adopt a diet high in a wide variety of plant foods, good quality protein and anti-inflammatory fats.

Lots of raw and cooked vegetables are central to preventing aging. These are loaded with antioxidants,

vitamins and minerals. Good wholegrain carbohydrates like brown rice provide energy, fibre and nutrients.

Good fats such as those in oily fish, olive oil, avocados and some nuts and seeds help reduce inflammation. I have fish oil supplements, freshly ground flaxseeds, raw almonds and avocados most days.

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You lose most body heat through your head – myth.

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Cold weather makes you sick – myth. The only way to catch a cold is by picking up a virus. Colds occur more in cooler seasons because children are more often indoors, in school in close contact. This allows viruses to spread more easily.

Chicken soup helps a cold – fact. It may have potential anti-inflammatory and mucus thinning qualities to soothe a sore throat or cold. Researchers found chicken soup and many of its ingredients help slow down infection-fighting cells which trigger mucus. This did

not happen with vegetable soup. The flu shot could make your child sick – myth.

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Feed a fever, starve a cold – myth. An adage which is more fiction than fact. Feeding and hydrating the body during any illness is beneficial.

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As cold snaps start to hit New Zealand and sickness rears its head, businesses can make considerable financial and productivity savings by modestly investing in cleaning to cut absenteeism.

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Setting a new sustainability benchmark Sustainability leader Trevelyan’s Pack and Cool Ltd is one of the first businesses in New Zealand to publicly analyse their economic, social and environmental performance – joining an elite group of global companies.

The Western Bay of Plenty company has recently released its first sustainability report based on the Global Reporting Initiative G4 framework, which is considered to be a leading framework for corporate responsibility reporting.

“We did it because we want to make a difference,” says Trevelyan’s execu-

tive director Alister Hawkey. “Producing this report shows that we are serious about operating our business sustainably and are proud of our achievements.”

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the packing and cool storage company and its supply chain.

It outlines what economic, social and environmental improvements have been made in 2014 – and sets benchmarks Trevelyan’s sustainability from which Trevelycoordinator Rachel Brodie an’s will measure itself examines the company’s annually. compost pile.

Alister says sustainTrevelyan’s has put sustainable ability is business measure including recycling at the as normal now. heart of their business operation.

“It’s resulted in big efficient cars, recycling, compost making and staff economic savings as well improving the company’s health and wellness programmes. overall culture.”

The report is a first for the New Zealand kiwifruit Trevelyan’s 2014 carbon footprint was 62 per cent industry and Zespri CEO Lain Jaeger welcomed the of their 2010 base year, and their waste to landfill is initiative. now just 18 per cent of their 2010 levels.

“It underlines the importance of sustainability to Innovations have been introduced across all areas of the business, including more electric forklifts, fuel the kiwifruit industry as a whole.”

Our Western Bay needs to do better The Government Report ‘Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Growth Study’, released last week by Minister Steven Joyce, is a bit of a wake-up call for the Western Bay. In my view this report missed the mark when it highlighted ‘Priorities for action’.

It included the usual regional local government strategies, but nowhere was there a mention of the wonderful work of Professor Chris Battershill, Chair of the Coastal Science Environmental Research Institute at Waikato University, based at Sulphur Point, Tauranga.

I remember one of Chris’ presentations, when he advocated for marine pharmaceutical research. This offers Tauranga a game-changer with the possibility to harvest marine based minerals that offer huge pharmaceutical potential. This would provide our region high margin, exciting growth prospects, in contrast to (for example) unrealistic expectations for low commodity type mussel farming at Opotiki, with an estimated cost of $80m for the farm, hatchery and processing; and another $52m for the harbour development.

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Variety store taking on Otumoetai post and banking New Zealand Post has announced Otumoetai’s Cherrywood Variety Store will run postal and over-the-counter banking services on its behalf from July 27, 2015.

The variety store will move to the PostShop’s existing site at 32 Cherrywood Drive at Otumoetai.

In May 2014 NZ Post told its staff, customers and the local community it intended to find a local business to operate services on its behalf.

This is in response to the changing way its customers are using its services and in order to remain in good shape for the future.

NZ Post general manager for retail distribution Tracey Berry says the Cherrywood Variety Store will offer customers a convenient mix of services

from a familiar location.

“Our customers in Cherrywood will be able to access all of the over-the-counter banking, postal, courier and bill payment services they do today.

“The PO Boxes and the Kiwibank ATM will remain in Cherrywood.

“For more complex banking services like applying for a home loan or opening a new bank account, customers can visit our Brookfield PostShop at 81 Bellevue Rd, our Tauranga PostShop at 17 Grey St, or use phone or internet banking,” says Tracey.

“NZ Post will have a banking consultant onsite ahead of the move to help its banking customers sign up for these services.”

Cherrywood Variety Store Owner Renu Duggal is looking forward to offering a new range of services at the existing PostShop site.

“I’m a people person and love to interact with the community.

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The current PostShop will close at 5pm on July 24. Cherrywood Variety Store will begin delivering New Zealand Post and Kiwibank services from that location from July 27.

Budget investing in the future Finance Minister Bill English delivered the National-led government’s seventh Budget this week. Minister English, under the leadership of John Key, has done a remarkable job of steering the country through recession and the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

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Cheering for the cheerleaders They’re usually the ones cheering – but next month, the Bay Twisters are hoping the community will cheer for them.

The cheerleaders are performing their choreographed routines to family, friends and the wider community at Argos Gymsport on June 14 to raise funds for the athletes to attend competitions held throughout the country.

A gold coin donation to the Pre-Competition Twist-a-Thon will go towards helping the athletes pay for venue hire, hiring coaches for the day and to send teams to Wellington to compete in the national competition in October.

“Our competitions are in Auckland, Whangarei and Wellington,” says coach Rebecca Grigson.

The Bay Twisters are performing in a Pre-Competition “Most parents or grandparents can’t make it, so it’s a chance to showcase our skills to everyone.”

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By Zoe Hunter

Making it on my own They’re some of our brightest Year 13s in their last year of college and off to university and elsewhere next year.

Out of Mum and Dad’s hair, out of town, forging ahead, forging a future.

They are sharp and savvy but are they streetwise? Are they ready for everything the world might throw at them?

Summerhill Youth Academy life coach Garth Collings wants this talent armed with some crucial life skills that’ll see them safely through their last year of school and into an independent and successful adult life.

So he’s holding the second of the Academy’s Youth Leaders’ Breakfasts next month.

Head boys and head girls from the region’s eight colleges will be invited to bring five or six of their peers to hear motivational speaker Yvonne Godfrey spell out ‘Five important things you need 2 know b4 you leave school’.

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Teams will perform their competition routines, which will include tumbling, stunts, dancing and jumps – as well as a few solo and duo performances.

“They’re very energetic performances,” says Rebecca. “Most of these children have never done cheerleading before, so this is a practise run before

Youth Leaders’ Breakfast speaker Yvonne Godfrey. for ‘Making It On My Own’.

It equips young people to succeed in today’s world.

Yvonne believes financial pressure, time pressure and a distorted popular culture are damaging families.

And as a result we have teenagers and young adults – or ‘yadults’ as she calls them – struggling to transition to adulthood.

The problems, Yvonne says, are ‘yadults’ with a misplaced sense of entitlement – they know their rights but have forgotten that with rights

come responsibilities.

They live dangerously – NZ has one of the highest suicide rates. And our ‘yadults’ are afraid or ill-equipped to step into the real world – they’re over-protected and prevented from taking reasonable considered risks.

There is also unprecedented numbers of school-leavers not in jobs or education and living at home, not contributing and idle.

Yvonne says students are being educated academically in the arts, sports and music but there appears to be a missing link in the overall preparation of ‘yadults’ to become responsible, independent and ultimately successful adults in the real world.

So what will ‘yadults’ gain from Yvonne Godfrey’s MIOMO? They’ll gain Independence to live away from home – and they’ll command respect when they think, speak and act like an adult.

They’ll also have confidence to pursue and achieve dreams, build great relationships, and manage and grow their money.

Yvonne will present her view of the ‘yadult’ to the Youth Leaders Breakfast at the Elim Youth Café on Saturday, June 13, from 8am-9.30am.

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Solving bureaucrats’ woes Politicians and bureaucrats never own up to or acknowledge their mistakes, so all road building will never fix Auckland and indeed, only jam it up more.

Barcelona had this same problem and flooded their city with free public transport for a year.

Once everyone got used to the idea and were using it, then they put on a small and gradually increasing charge distance-wise and people thus stayed with the plan.

We should ditch the America’s Cup and start a South Pacific World Yachting Cup with clear honest rules so the participants can win it on

the water and not in the courtroom.

Put the $27-odd million for our flag change towards fitting a Kiwi or Silver Fern - or both - under the present Union Jack and put the rest towards the South Pacific World Yachting Cup. And if you want to stop people texting etc in vehicles take the car away for a month.

As soon as the first few get caught and started telling their friends, problem solved.

All this is in the sky, solely due to politicians and bureaucrats, who never own up to or acknowledge their mistakes.

R McGuinness, Tauranga City.

Key’s first step to make a republic Congratulations to Winston Peters and the NZ First party backing the RSA in the Government trying to force through a change of our national flag.

I call all other political parties against this proposal to all stand up and be counted. As John Key has no intention of taking notice of public opinion I suggest other parties back the RSA and start a public petition.

I don’t believe John Key saying: “In the end you have to say what price do you put on democracy where people can genuinely have their say on a

matter” is actually important when he does not listen.

Again I feel this is John Key’s first step to make New Zealand a republic.

Are we prepared to sit back and let John Key tell us what is best for our country? Think about do you want our children and their children to feel sorry we did not fight to leave them a country to be proud of?

Strength and solidarity will win the day. Stop our national heritage being lost by supporting your RSA. K Allen, Katikati.

No support here for RSA flag stance I’ve been a service member of the RSA since 1952. I do not agree with the stance taken by the RSA about no changes to the current flag.

I didn’t fight for the flag no more than I fought for the uniform and badges I wore or the ensign of the ships I served in. I fought for the United Nations and aggressors, who threatened its principles - peace and freedom worldwide.

The Union flag on the flag was to

show the special and unique relationship between Great Britain and NZ. This relationship no longer exists. I believe the attitude for retaining the present flag is a socially-induced nostalgia and very politically correctness - bordering on chauvinism. The RSA management made a unilateral decision for their stand. The service members were never consulted. I think it’s time we move on.

B Johnson, Omokoroa.

Let’s flag the welcome - not the national flag

Failing heroes:

The RSA has had to fund numerous medical costs including operations for their ex-service members - sadly our health system has failed them badly.

These heroes haven’t been given the respect and dignity they deserve, and this matter needs to be addressed smartly.Many recipients of RSA generosity are World War II veterans.

Haven’t they experienced enough traumas in their service? Why are we adding suffering by omitting them from receiving medical care?

Our health system needs to ensure funding is made available to these special NZers, and not rely on the charity of others such as the RSA for their wellbeing.

Brian P Porter, Welcome Bay.

Bringing our generations together since 1909.

John Key says he wants to change the flag because it’s outdated. Yet, all governments persist in boring and scaring every foreign dignitary with an extremely outdated - and not really that accurate - Maori welcome that costs the country millions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. There is no need for it, as for some Kiwis it is a source of embarrassment and others find it amusing and some find it a source of pride.

It’s really not appropriate anymore. I saw on TV an elite group of Maori dancers even accompanied the Prime Minster to the Middle East to perform a few hakas in front of the Saudi rulers.

Then amazingly, Mr Key said he has issues with the Saudi human rights issues while at the same time, he’s involved in making 85 per cent of Kiwis second class citizens.

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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 22 May

Steve’s Vision Photography - Pop Up Gallery Open 8am May 22 - 26 (open Sunday from 9.30am), Omokoroa Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd. Look for signs, plenty of parking. Up to 50% off all existing stock. Come & grab a bargain.

Steve 021 128 6781 www.stevebolt.co.nz

Saturday 23 May

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meet-

ing at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Bayfair Night Market Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 6-11pm. Free entry.

022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@hotmail.com Brass & Voice in Concert Featuring Tauranga Brass & Soloists, Hamilton Community Gospel Choir with soprano Wendy Coster at St Andrews Church cnr Macville Rd & Dee St, Mt Maunganui.

Adults $10, students $5.

Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm.

Great music & supper. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076

Ha Derech/The Way Messianic Kehilat

Now at Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/ Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth.

544 7424 or 021 0226 3515

Let’s Dance Ballroom & Latin Dance Club Live dance tempo music. Second Sat

of month at Bethlehem Hall 7-10.30pm.

Bruce 576 5598 Market Greerton Hall 8am - 12pm.

Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv or Nancy 07 863 6697 Mozart/Lauridsen Concert Mozart Requiem & Lauridsen Lux Aeterna with musical director Chalium Poppy. The Scholars Pro Musica & Opus Orchestra & soloists Jayne Tankersley, Kate Spence, Cameron Barclay & Jonathan Eyers at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Cameron Rd/ Elizabeth St, Tauranga 7.30pm. Tickets: Adults $35, school students $25.

Mt Maunganui Toy Library Open Day

The toy library welcomes anyone interested in learning about the library to meet some of the staff & committee members & view the range of toys for ages 1-5yrs. Unit 5, 22 Macdonald Street (off Hewletts Road), Mt Maunganui 10am to 3pm.

Sleeping Beauty Baycourt Theatre 2.30 & 7.30pm. Presented by the Moscow Ballet. 577 7189 Tauranga Farmers Market Fresh & artisian produced food. Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Birthday hamper tickets available now. Main birthday market May 30. Supporting Te Puna Quarry Park. Trixie 552 5278 or www. taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENTS

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg 36 Te Puke Art Society Exhibition in the Cargo Shed May 23 & 24 10am - 4pm.

Vaccine Talk Q&A Susanne Humphry & Hillary Butler Sat 23rd 1-4pm Wesley church centre 100 13th Ave $15 door sale tickets taurangatalk@gmail.com Village Radio 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

Community events and occasions across the Bay. Pg 37 The Pink Floyd Experience Wish You Were Here 40th anniversary tour at Baycourt Theatre 8pm. 577 7189 or baycourtboxoffice@tauranga.govt.nz The Tauranga Wedding Show The best wedding suppliers & the brightest wedding ideas all in one place, on one day- a must attend event for all couples to be! Arena Baypark 10am – 4pm. Adults $10, children 15 years & under free.

Theosophical Society “People power - saving the planet: A look at desert reclamation & what we can learn from it.” Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Entry by donation, all welcome.

June 576 6106 Underwater Hockey Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome.

Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz Western Bay Harness Club AGM May 24 10.30am. For venue details 543 2152

Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times.

Richard 578 3894

Sunday 24 May

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Wor-

ship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Colossians 4:3-6 “Walking through opened doors.” Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.net

Bethlehem Primary School Annual Cow Dump And gala day

cnr Carmichael & Bethlehem Rd 11am - 2pm. Games, rides, food, raffles & huge toy & games sale.

Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Lessons from important people in the Old Testament”. Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Krishna Kirtan And vegetarian dinner in Tauranga, 4th Sunday of month, on koha basis. Bela or Bhadra for venue details 552 0073 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champion of Champion Singles at Mount Sports Centre 9am start. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Lions Club Market Held second & fourth Sunday of month at Simpson Reserve, cnr Dickson & Parton Rd 7.30-12.30pm.

Petanque Tga/BOP Club Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606 Quakers in Tauranga Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am.

544 0448 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre, The Psychic Cafe

Community Hall, Greerton. Doors open 7pm for 7.15pm. Learn & discuss with 10 or more spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners. Fellowship & friendship.

Door charge $10, everything else free.

578 7205 Taize at St Georges Contemplative service using the music of the Taize Community 7pm. www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz

Monday 25 May

Achieve Toastmasters Making it on

Mondays. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.30pm. Chrissy 543 9493 Alteration Vision Probus Club Meet fourth Mon at Tauranga Citz 10am.

576 0040 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.309.30pm. All players welcome.

Sue 021 194 4335 Badminton Junior Club Bethlehem College Events Centre every Mon 6-7.30pm.

Racquets available. Sue 021 194 435 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Bay Salsa Beginner salsa lessons at 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. $15 per class at Otumoetai Action Centre. www.baysalsa.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Young or old welcome.

Wendy 578 2585 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.157.15pm during school term. Open club 6pm & 7.30pm onwards.

Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of Peace service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9-11.30am & Weds CAB Service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm. Migrant clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. No appointment necessary.

OUT THERE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg 39 Civic Choir Tauranga Every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. New members welcome.

Heather 575 9092 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Antenatal Classes Te Ha Ora. Day & night classes. Kaupapa Maori - but open to all cultures. TeRina 552 4573 xt 706 or t.joseph@pirirakauhauora.org.nz Genealogy Friendly Group Meet in the 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, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www. harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy: coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Monday Night Dancers St Pats Hall Beatty Ave Te Puke. Learn Sequence dancing, modern waltz, quickstep, & new vogue suitable for beginners and improvers. Dance tuition from 6.30pm then sequence dancing until 8.30pm approx. $3pp more lady dancers wanted. Gordon 572 0060 Mount Maunganui RSA Bowls Every Mon & Thurs, names in by 6.30pm, play commences 7pm. All welcome to have a try. Diane 575 3480 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate Night, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St, 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds at 14 Norris St, Tauranga Citizen’s Club behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St, all classes 9-10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411

Soroptimist International of Tauranga

Global voice for women. Dinner meeting monthly 4th Mon. Judith 552 4372 Tai Chi & Qigong Stay on top of your health, take control of stress. Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre every Mon & Thurs 2-3pm. Trevor 576 7731 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

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Beginner lessons for 6 weeks. Starts June 8 – 13th July 7pm at Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd, Greerton. Adults $45 - Child $30. Liz 578 9063 after 5pm.

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 Sequence Dance Club Norris St, behind Pak n Save Tauranga every Mon & Weds 7-10pm & Fri 7-9pm.

Owen or Elaine 574 2714 Welcome Bay Art Group Meet every Mon at Lighthouse Church 9.30am 12pm. Bob 544 4499 YMCA - ALFS Active Lifestyles For Seniors. First class free. Open to both men & women. Mon: Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 9am & 10.15am.

Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) 9am. Tues: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.30am.

Sit & Be Fit at Papamoa Community Centre 11.30am. Smooth Movers Weds Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.15am. Sit & Be Fit Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay 11am. Thurs: Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd 9am. Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd 10.30am. Fri: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.15am.

578 9272 www.ymcatauranga.org.nz

Tuesday 26 May

@ The Clothesline Pre-loved

quality clothing every Tues 10am - 2pm. Children’s $1, adults $2. Also prayer for healing on request. Face2Face Church, 36d MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui.

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm.

Club racquets & coaching available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui

Open meeting every Tues 11 Victoria Road St Peters Hall 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues - monthly. Interested?

Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm.

Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Open Tues, Weds, Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd

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The Weekend Sun 10am - 3pm or when the flag is flying. Call in to meet the members & find out how to join or email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 1pm. 575 4650 DadzKare A support group for separated fathers. Meet every Tues at 538 Fraser St 7.30pm. 928 4323 Darts At Club Mt Maunganui, Kaiwaka St 7pm. Everyone from 12-112 yrs welcome. Faye 0274 748 061 Drawing/Painting Varied art programmes every Tues at 171a Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. Interested? 576 9592 Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills.

Kaaren 572 5988

Fibromyalgia Support Meeting

Hillier Centre, Gloucester Rd 1.30pm.

Speaker: Joanna Hart RN. Study Coordinator P3 Research.

Fitness League Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength.

Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Free Introductory Dance Lesson

Ballroom & latin dancing, waltz foxtrot & cha cha at ASB Baypark Stadium Lounge, Truman Lane 7pm. Following your free introductory lesson a new 5 week beginner course will commence. Dan 542 1295 or 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meet 10am. Topic this week “Gallipoli.” Visitors & new members welcome. Gail 574 3376 Free Community Seminar “Autism” at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am - 12pm.

928 6320 info@switchedon.org.nz www.switchedon.org.nz

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group support meetings first Tues of month at St Peters in the City, cnr Cameron Rd/Spring St 10.30am -12.30pm. Karen 021 225 5108

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem

Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@ gmail.com Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Meeting Karpovsky Years ago Sylvia travelled the world & its greatest ballet theatres. Now living along Alexander Karpovsky turns up in her lonely room to teach Sylvia to dance.. and to live. At Baycourt X Space 7.30pm. 577 7189 or email: baycourtboxoffice@tauranga.govt.nz Merge Social Connections New residents recently moved to Tauranga

welcome. 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Comida Tapas Bar, 59 The Strand, Tauranga 5-7pm for social get together & meet new friends. Email merge. tauranga@gmail.com Mount Aglow All ladies invited to the meeting at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui. Join in if you need a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Shirley Carpenter.

Shared lunch to follow. Raewyn 574 6967 Mount Morning Badminton Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm.

Maxeen 575 0162 Neighbourhood Run Running all year round. Cheyne Rd 6am start. Free. Every Tues/Thurs/ Fri. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Alan 544 5989 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm start. Neita 572 376 Public Meeting Screening of “Green” - a film about Palm Oil, and audience discussion. Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave 7pm. $8 cash only (incl light supper). RSVP rlopert@xtra.co.nz Raising Resilient Children in a Technological World With John Cowan, at Otumoetai Primary School Hall, 236 Otumoetai Rd 7-8.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). $5 per ticket, sold at school hall Mon & Fri 8.45-9.15am. Door sales on the night. Julia 021 256 7538 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Bowling Club Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome. Mary 541 0687

Spiritual Guidance & Bowen Therapy

Room 2 behind Wild Herbs Natural Health, 775 Cameron Rd, Tauranga.

For appointment, Kerry 552 6768 or 021 607 797 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen & enjoy. Greerton RSA 7.30-10pm.

Sheryl 552 5906

Tauranga Astronomical Society

AGM. Video documentary ‘ The Illusion of Time’. It probes the realms of the cosmos from the Big Bang to the very heart of matter.

Telescope viewing.

Fergusson Park Observatory complex 7.30pm.

Tauranga Machine Embroidery Club

Meet 1st Tues of month at Methodist Church, 13th Ave 9am - 3.30pm. New members welcome. 543 5168

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 9-11.30am.

Heather 574 0976 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 Te Puke Lyceum Club Social afternoon - Mark Boyle 1.30pm. 8 Palmer Place, Te Puke. Margaret 573 5355 Widow & Widowers Club People living alone invited to join at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm.

Margaret 576 5292

Wednesday 27 May

Age Concern Walking Group Bayfair Shopping Centre, catch a bus, 10am.

All welcome. 578 2631

Badminton @ Mount Indoor Sports Centre Give badminton a go. Trial it

for free & if you like to come every Weds 7-9pm. $8pp. Racquets available.

Eve 021 906 481

Baywide Community Law Service

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 2nd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Belly Dance with “Arabian Spice”

First class free, all welcome.

No experience required. Weds 6.30-8.30pm. Raffa 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com Saturday’s 9.30-10.30am. Elena 022 019 3344 spektor.helen@ gmail.com Bipolar Support Group For people with bipolar 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.

Cards Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939 Careers@Coffee Returning to work or considering your next step? Free networking group for women. Grab a coffee, meet others & join the discussion upstairs at Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave 9.30-10.30am. Millie: info@ careerrestyle.co.nz or 021 210 1331 www.careerrestyle.co.nz Club Mt Maunganui Every Weds Indoor Bowls 6.45pm for 7pm start.

Jim 572 1983 Coffin Club Workshops to personalise a coffin. 558 Omanawa Rd 9am 12.30pm. David/Catherine 544 3290 or 021 184 4086 www.dzmdesign.co.nz Devoy Squash & Fitness Club night Weds 7-9pm. Non-members welcome.

Only $5. Cnr Devonport Rd & 13th Ave. 578 3686 after 11am.

Diabetes Help Tauranga Network

Support meeting Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 2pm.

571 3422 for details.

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held

rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411

Free Legal Education Seminar ‘Law for Lunch’ held first

& third Weds of month at

Baywide Community Law, 63 Willow St, Tauranga 12.15-1pm. Today: Animal Control (Tauranga City Council) 571 6812 Freemasons The Gate Pa Lodge meet at Hairini Freemasons Masonic Centre 7.30pm. Ph/txt Glen 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Tennis Club Social tennis for all levels. Make new friends while getting some exercise. No commitment or fee for first 3 attendances. Every Weds 9am - 12pm. Geoff 570 1168 or 021 474 807

Tauranga RSA Texas Hold-em Poker Club New members welcome, will teach you how to play. Buy in $10. Every Weds 7.30pm. PJ 543 2279 Toastmasters City Early Start The 6 F’s Club - Fast, focused, flexible, feedback, friendly & fun. Confidence & leadership building. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 6.50-8.15am. 021 044 5654 LaniDTM@gmail.com or http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

Seeking ladies of all ages. Every Weds meet at Moreland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore every Weds 1-3pm.

021 110 0878 or at Papamoa Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires ever Weds 3-4pm. 022 120 5406. No appointment, no charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz Indoor Bowls at Ohauiti Every Weds at Ohauiti Settlers Hall 7.15-9.30pm. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Glennis 544 4022 Living in Harmony Movie Night From Russia to Love, Cool Jamaican Son, From the Sky to the Sea. Weds 27 7pm-9pm Village Hall. Bring a plate to share. Donations to Nepal earthquake. 571 6419 Ninja Knits Knitters, crocheters, felters etc. Yarnbomb, swap patterns & teach each other new skills. All ages & beginners welcome. Every 2nd & 4th Weds at The Incubator, Historic Village 7pm. On Facebook.

Papamoa Palms Probus Club Meet first Weds of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 11.15am. All welcome. Sue 574 3280 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet up once a week of coffee, enjoy socialising & meeting new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga Tauranga Embroider’s Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7-9pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500 & Bolivia every Thurs 12.45pm. John 575 2422 Community Bible Study International At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on the Book of Mark. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities.

Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Friends of the Library Greerton Library Chat Group meet at Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd 10am. Speaker: Tommy Kapai Wilson - “reading to children.” Visitors & new members welcome. Pam 571 2566 Happiness and Our Mind Drop-in Meditation Classes beginners welcome, classes are self-contained so start any date. Cost: $14 per class. Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class June 4 7-8.30pm www.meditateintauranga.org 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 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Oropi/Chadwick Rds 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors.

Welcome to view. June 544 0823

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Wairongomai to Hardy’s Hut site via Buck Rock. Grade mod, approx 5.5hrs.

Paula 021 215 3838

Thursday 28 May

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Tues Morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds Plus, Thursday Club night & new dancers 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Otumoetai 9 Hole Golf Separate competition for men & women every Thurs. Report before 8.30am for a fun morning of golf. New players welcome. 576 9739 or just turn up.

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By Winston Watusi

Seven hot picks for the week The Matua Drivers Bar 11th Ave Plaza Sunday 24 – Blacktop Blur 3pm Wednesday 27 – Drivers Rock start.

Jam from 8pm. New night!

Wednesday 27 – A Taste of Singers & players welcome.

Country Night 7.30-10pm.

Mount RSA Saturday 23 – Andy Bowman Welcome Bay Bar Friday 22 – Karaoke with 7.30pm.

Paulena from 8pm.

Sunday 24 – Breakthru 4.30pm.

Saturday 23 – “Groovemint” The Crown & Badger acoustic duo 6-9pm.

Friday 22 – Decibel.

Saturday 23 – One One One.

Ever find yourself at a loose end?

Not sure what’s what or who’s who or where’s where? Let Winston be your guide.

In the start of what may become an occasional series, Winston picks stuff that’s floating his boat this week, in the hope it might make your schooner similarly shipshape.

Gig of the Week: It’s a somewhat quieter week than usual but there’s one interesting gig happening, over at the Mount at Imbibe Bar on Saturday night, May 23, where Auckland band Jackal will be – after nine years and five albums – playing their final gig.

The band, formed in late 2006 and began writing their own material immediately, inspired by bands such as Dinosaur Jr and a love of Black Sabbath and 1970s hard rock.

They have just released their fifth album ‘Sparkle’, which covers a diverse range of bases – alternative, funk metal, hard rock, and psychedelic.

Muzic.net.nz gave it a five star review.

But now guitarist Will McGrath is moving to the United States and the band has decided it’s best to not continue without him.

They did a farewell gig in Auckland last weekend; now it’s the final final gig at Imbibe. Price? Time? Who knows. I’ve had no response from their record label, their Facebook page doesn’t have it and Imbibe has neglected to mention it on their website. So, useless promotion, but it should be a good gig!

Album of the Week: Mumford and Sons’ ‘Wilder Mind’. The English folk revivalists have given everything a bit of a kick in the teeth with their new set.

Discarding stripped-back drums, banjo and Marcus Mumford’s more folky leanings – which were heard to such effect on the Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack and his work on the Dylan project Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes.

This instead finds Mumford behind a full drum kit and electric guitars in ascendancy.

There’re still the obligatory highbrow literary references but this is a definite departure and a worthwhile one.

Movie of the Week: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’.

All I can say is...wow!

The trailer wasn’t quite spectacular enough to fully erase the embarrassment of that last outing with Tina Turner, but, fear not. This is Mad Max in an alternative universe, an adrenalin-charged comic book come to life, as mad as a meat axe, silly, over the top, and stripped back to the bare bones of an action flick.

Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron are great and barely speak but the prize goes to the guy on a truck in a red spandex one-piece playing a double-necked guitar that shoots fire. Yes, it’s that good.

DVD of the Week: American Sniper.

Okay, so it’s out next Wednesday not this week. But give it a chance. Being the story of America’s most deadly sniper, many thought it would be a jingoistic celebration of American fire-power.

Forget that. If you want to see the ruinous effects of war look no further than Bradley

Cooper’s haunted eyes as his tours of Iraq increase. So well done it’s hard to believe that Clint Eastwood directed.

Food of the Week: Mandarins. Hell yeah!

They’re ripe, they’re cheap, and if you live out of town you can probably get them from the side of the road direct from the people who grow them. Yum! Drink of the Week: Espresso martini. This is a dead simple one.

Take one measure each of coffee – espresso, instant, anything really – vodka and a coffee liqueur like Tia Maria or Kahlua. Shake with ice, strain, serve.

How easy is that?

However, there is a secret ingredient which will lift your espresso martini to rapturous new heights: salted caramel sauce.

You can make it yourself or buy a small bottle from the supermarket at a ruinously high price – but, damn!

It’s good! And a couple of teaspoons converts this into a near-religious experience.

Just remember – drink responsibly.

Word of the Week: rumblegumption.

No, I didn’t just make that up. But what a cool word. Roll it round your mouth for the sheer pleasure of it. Probably originating from the wilds of Scotland, it means good judgement or common sense. Aren’t you glad you know that? watusi@thesun.co.nz

...Continued Papamoa Table Tennis Every Thurs at Papamoa College Gym 7-9pm. New members welcome. John 572 0129 Salsa on the Strand 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 Senior Tennis At Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, for ages 35+ from 9-11.30am. $3 ball fee.

New members welcome.

Simplee Cre8tive Ladies craft group every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Bring your favourite craft or do a new one.

Great company, casual, fun environment! Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn

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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 Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1hr. $1pp. Eric 577 1988 Social Tai Chi Practice Group Meet every Thurs at Methodist Church Hall, 13th Ave 9.30am. Lee 578 2342 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai, & every Monday at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave, both 9.3010.30am. $4pp includes light

refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108 www. taurangamodelrailwayclub.co.nz

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30-9.30pm. $3pp. Check out FB. Maria 576 7326 Toastmasters - Kickstart Breakfast Club Speak confidently in a fun environment. Alimento Cafe 7am, guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Young Parents Group (For ages 20 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471

Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

Friday 29 May

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 & 7pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Free Immigration Clinic

Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Mobile Phone Workshop Not sure

how to use your mobile phone? Book now for your lessons & learn the basics. Gayle 578 1878 The Sociables 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & event. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz A A T O M A A K U N C U T

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Email julie@thesun.co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga.

Deadline 3pm Tuesday.

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There’s much to talk about this weekend By watching the lives of two women unravel on stage you can help countless women whose lives are unravelling in reality.

Rehab Theatre Limited is proud to present two monologues from Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ series on stage at the TECT Theatre in the Historic Village on 17th Ave this weekend.

All profits raised by the show will be donated to the Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga Trust.

Rehab Theatre co-owner and director Jez Jones says he is pleased to be able to help support such a wonderful charity.

“The Trust provides amazing sup-

“It’s amazing, the more you go over it you think ‘oh, that’s what it means’,” says Geraldine. I found that out a lot and I truly think Muriel and Susan are much richer characters this time around. We’ve both learned a lot about them.”

Rehab Theatre Limited presents Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ at the TECT Theatre in the Historic Village on Saturday, May 23 at 7.30pm, and Sunday, May 24 at 2pm and 7.30pm.

Tickets cost $25 and are available through Eventfinda at www.eventfinder. co.nz For more information visit Rehab theatre’s website at www.rehabtheatrelimited.com

port to those women who have been diagnosed with this awful disease, and to their families.”

This is the second time Jez and actresses Geraldine Broderick and Christine Giddens have brought Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ monologues to life on the stage, after a successful season back in 2013.

The two monologues to be presented are ‘A Bed Among the Lentils’ featuring Christine as Susan, and ‘Soldering On’ featuring Geraldine as Muriel.

Both actress have loved returning to their characters, saying the passing of time and hindsight has revealed more to them about Susan and Muriel’s lives and personalities.

A decade of arts and crafts They started with the hope of having 25 stalls – a decade on, friends Colleen Low and Trish Coates’ Waihi Beach Art and Craft Fair boasts more than 80 stalls every year.

Talented actresses Geraldine Broderick, as Muriel, and Christine Giddens, as Susan, will bring Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ monologues to life this weekend.

New stallholder Paulette Bruns, with her retro cushions and watercolours she’ll sell at the 10th Waihi Beach Art and Craft Fair.

the dog coat lady is back.

“We also have drift wood art, retro and vintage goodies, baby wear – the list goes on.”

The ladies from the RSA will once again be operating the onsite café, where visitors can share lunch or morning tea with friends.

Colleen and Trish are celebrating the 10-year milestone by giving away $20 gift vouchers to lucky entrants, which they can spend on any stall at the fair.

There will be an Eftpos machine available at the village shops and the RSA for visitors to get extra cash out.

The 10th anniversary Waihi Beach Art and Craft Fair is at Waihi Beach Community Centre on May 31 from 10am-3.30pm. Entry is $3, and free for children under 12.

By Zoe Hunter

The Waihi Beach Community Centre will once again be packed from wall to wall with handcrafted items for sale at their 10th anniversary art and craft fair on May 31.

Colleen says they have always maintained a high standard of products with no imported or second-hand items.

“This year we have plenty of new stall holders, with really exciting products including fabric art, lovely wooden crafted Items, hand spun felted goodies, amazing bright coloured shell flowers, and pet beds – and

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Film for earthquake relief Stories of migrants will be shown on film next week in support of earthquake relief efforts in Nepal.

Hosted by Multicultural Tauranga, this month’s Living in Harmony event is a movie night on Wednesday, May 27.

Three documentaries from the ‘Face to Face-Seeking a New Life’ series of migrant stories produced by Tauranga film director Joanne Tauranga Rye-McGregor will be based Iryna screened, including From Stewart ‘Russia to Love’, ‘Cool featured Jamaican Son’ and ‘From in the the Sky to the Sea – documentary Parashar’.

‘From Russia The show runs from to Love’.

7pm to 9pm at the Village Hall at the Historic Village. Guests are requested to bring some finger food to share during intermissions.

Donations will be collected on the evening, to go to Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts in Nepal. For further information please contact 07 571 6419.

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Schools to step under the spotlight Costumes, stage props, choreographed routines and countless hours of practise. It’s all part of the lead up to the 23rd annual Stage Challenge and J Rock competition.

Thirteen Bay of Plenty schools will step under the spotlight at Baycourt Theatre on June 11-12, when the national youth performing arts event comes to Tauranga.

The event is a nationwide tour involving 16,000 participants from 200 schools throughout the country.

It aims to motivate young people to engage in positive and healthy lifestyles, while providing an opportunity to be part of a professional performing arts event that will provide a lasting memory.

Stage Challenge continues to provide a first class professional event for young people to showcase their skills in dance, drama and design.

This first class experience carries with it key messages of attending school regularly, goal setting, staying fit and healthy, and having fun without tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.

Event manager Sarah-Jane Phillips believes the best part about the event is it gives students the chance to experience that ‘natural high’ of performing on-stage in

Papamoa College took out first place in the Open Division of the ASB 2014 Stage Challenge. front of large audiences. “Stage Challenge provides students with an opportunity to make positive decisions in several areas of their lives and allows them to have fun with their friends while doing so.”

Students, teachers, parents and wider communities are working together to prepare performances to be staged throughout NZ. Their original pieces of work can be based on themes significant to the community or on concepts from political and social messages to pure fantasy.

The 2015 Stage Challenge also has scope for teachers to use elements for NCEA assessments in subjects including dance, drama, woodwork, art and textiles.

In need of a little pick-me up?

The Bloody Mary has always been considered ‘the hair of the dog’ after a big night out, especially for Sunday brunches. Yet, many establishment bar staff treat it with a blasé attitude.

If done correctly, the bar staff can show their mixing skills with a dynamic drink presentation to create a signature drink for the customer.

My recipe contains sautéed celery, red onion, yellow and green capsicum, carrot, and horseradish sauce.

Add to this chopped roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and a dash of wasabi, then blend for three minutes – and no longer.

Drop some freshly chopped parsley in and stir until well mixed. Now add freshly ground pepper with some pink rock salt to taste, then stirring slowly add tomato juice to required consistency.

It should scream: ‘Drink Me!’.

Now the important part. Add a double shot of your favourite vodka, three good splashes of Kaitaia Fire and three fresh lime and lemon slices into an ice-filled shaker.

Then pour in your amazing tomato juice.

Shake extremely well and pour into a tall glass, grind some fresh pepper on top.

To complete the Bloody Mary, add a large stick of celery or a whole spring onion. These are used to stir the cocktail, and are obviously good for eating too.

The healthy combination of vegetables, spices and tomato juice gives the body a bright and cheerful kick-start.

The next time you’re in need of a little pick-me up, ask for a Bloody Mary.

Next time, we’ll tell you how The Phoenix Pink Ribbon Breakfast went and how our Phoenix Fishing Trip team did on the inaugural fishing trip.

The Weekend Sun has a $50 The Phoenix voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us what the Bloody Mary has always been considered?

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, May 27.

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Meet Karpovsky in the city The worlds of theatre and ballet entwine for a powerful drama being performed for the first time in Tauranga next week.

Arts on Tour NZ proudly presents ‘Meeting Karpovsky’ starring actor Helen Moulder and ballet legend Sir Jon Trimmer at the Baycourt X Space on Tuesday, May 26.

Sylvia, played by Helen, is an isolated woman living in a house surrounded by photographs of her favourite ballet dancer Alexander Karpovsky, played by Sir Jon. Alexander mysteriously appears one day to teach her to dance and live again.

‘Meeting Karpovsky’ was originally written in 2002 by Helen, Sir Jon and the show’s director Sue Ridder, and toured New Zealand during 2003 and 2004.

“We constantly look at how to improve the show,” says Helen. “It’s so important for us that audiences feels it’s all happening for the very first time.”

The troupe are halfway through a 20-show national tour, which sees them performing ‘Meeting Karpovsky’ as far south as Invercargill and as far north as Whangarei.

Compared to previous tours, this one covers a lot more of the country and sees the troupe performing in smaller towns and theatres. “Smaller venues are much more intimate,” says Sir Jon. “We get so much closer to

Girls’ choir to sing in Tauranga’s gallery

Tauranga Art gallery will be filled with the sound of young musicians this Sunday, May 24, as a group of hone their beautiful voices.

Luminosa Armonia Chorale is Tauranga Girls’ College’s leading choral group and during the years has received accolades both nationally and internationally.

The chorale has 35 students selected from Year 9-13. The group changes each year, but in 2014 it was one of six girls’ choirs selected for the National Finals of the Big Sing Choral Competition in Auckland, and winner of a Silver Award at the National Finals.

The gallery performance – which offers the girls an opportunity to rehearse in front of an audience in a different setting – starts at 1pm.

See How They Run The acclaimed ‘Meeting Karpovsky’ starring Helen Moulder and Sir Jon Trimmer will be performed for the first time in Tauranga next Tuesday. the audience and I find that quite nice; it also helps with this play in particular as it is a very personal story for Sylvia.”

After more than 10 years performing ‘Meeting Karpovsky’ both Helen and Sir Jon have found the show and their characters have developed and grown during the years.

“As performers we bounce off each other very easily, we’ve got such a rapport it’s always thrilling to do a per-

formance with Helen. I think we’re very lucky, I am anyway.”

‘Meeting Karpovsky’ is on-stage at the Baycourt X Space in Tauranga on Tuesday, May 26, from 7.30pm.

Tickets cost adults $28, seniors $26, Friends of Baycourt $24, and students $15. To book, see www.ticketek.co.nz, call 0800 TICKETEK, or visit the Baycourt Box Office.

By David Tauranga

Ballroom dance for fun and friendships Fitness, friendships and fun – that’s what it’s all about at The Dance Centre in Mount Maunganui.

The Dance Centre class participants soon build friendships.

Audiences are invited to watch a classic English farce unfold under the spotlight at 16th Avenue Theatre next month.

Tauranga Repertory Theatre presents its latest production ‘See How They Run’ by Phillip King and directed by Denis Smith, on June 3-20.

Set in the hall at Merton-cum-Middlewick, England, the production tells of when Corporal Clive Winton dons the vicar’s suit and dog collar to dodge Army regulations.

Chaos and confusion ensues. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to give away to the opening night of ‘See How They Run’ for lucky readers who can tell us where the event is held.

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, May 27.

The Dance Centre offers social classes in ballroom and Latin dance at ASB Stadium Lounge, with a focus on social dancing.

Qualified with the New Zealand Federation of Dance Teachers, Dean Smith has been teaching ballroom and Latin dance in Tauranga for 25 years.

“We pride ourselves on our teaching formats and have taught hundreds of people to enjoy this great sport.”

“We like to think of ballroom as a universal language, with our classes soon building friendships,” says Dean.

The Dance Centre hosts social evenings every two months, when dancers can get together and perform the moves they’ve learned in class.

They’re offering a free introductory class for people to come and give-it-a-go. For more information, contact Dean at The Dance Centre today.

By Zoe Hunter

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Happy Birthday Church Everyone loves a birthday. The celebration of another year of life. Not many people realise that Pentecost Sunday – this Sunday – is the birthday of the Church.

Sunday Gatherings 10:00 am Mount Sports Club 51 Miro Street Blake Park The Mount

www.stlukeschurch.org.nz

The coming of the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus around 2000 years ago started the movement which we now call Christianity. Even the most sceptical historians admit that Pentecost marked a turning point in history.

There and then the disciples experienced the Holy Spirit empowering their lives, filling them with boldness, courage and love.

From that time on this group of 12, then 120, and later hundreds of followers of the Risen Jesus Christ set about spreading the message of God’s forgiving love and salvation in Jesus Christ, which literally changed the world.

Humankind has been the benefactors of this movement. Now there’s an estimated 2.1 billion followers of Jesus Christ and that number increases every day.

Today we too can experience the same Holy Spirit filling our lives. Giving us boldness, courage and love to live our lives and to tell the Good News of Jesus.

A Special Pentecost service will be held at The Story - A Few Good Men & Women St Peters in the City Steve Murray this Sunday, May 24 from 6.45pm.

Sunday@10am 7 Oak Lane Judea behind Resene

By Rev Jim Wallace

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trades & services

A family team for renovation or home maintenance To make your renovation or home maintenance dream become a reality, call Tauranga’s family team Sue, Tony, and Russell Grubner.

Keeping backyards shipshape for winter

or family home – no job is too small for the Grubners, who combine their gender-driven specialities to tackle each project with expertise and reliability.

Licensed builder Tony takes care of the construction side of things, while Russell brings his professional painting and wallpapering skills to the business.

Meanwhile, Sue takes care of the feminine side of building and renovating.

The trio also offer maintenance of rental properties both short and long term.

Sue says general maintenance of rentals can be completed for a small fee every six or 12 months to take the pressure off renters or busy landlords.

For the best solutions to your renovation or maintenance jobs, contact the team today.

JEFF

The trio make up Renovations and Maintenance Solutions and aim to offer the best building help and professional advice they can, as well as professional solutions to home renovation.

And it doesn’t matter if it’s a rental

Sue, Tony and Russell Grubner offer the best building help and professional advice they can.

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We Specialise in: • Continuous Spouting • All Metal & PVC Spouting systems VIP Home Services franchisee Graham Pratt.

With winter approaching VIP Home Services is ready to get stuck in to keep things shipshape around the backyard, say owners Sheila and Richard Logan.

VIP Home Services has 14 lawn and gardening franchise units, and their winter focus is on any backyard task – big or small.

“Franchisees tackle gutter cleaning,

tree and pruning services, garden clean-ups, rubbish removal and basic handyman property maintenance including broken fences or gate hinges.

“We can also put up a trellis, do patio repairs, paver replacements and lay new lawns.”

One franchisee even moved a fridge for a client. “It’s a matter of how far can the imagination go.”

And with many VIP Home Services customers being full-time workers or elderly, Sheila says franchisees aim to build trustworthy relationships with clients.

“Customers shouldn’t be afraid to ask for VIP Home Services for help.

“Franchisees are trained to know what seasonal work needs to be done and when – so give them a call.”

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Deck cleaning, staining & oiling - fence staining & painting - garden furniture restoration 07 552 5311 Deck&FencePro specialists or 0274 108 940 Paint, Oil & Stain Restoration

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fast $500 Cash loan approvals in 30 minutes Establishment fee of $99 applies 3 month term

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Contact us to discuss pre-arrangement and pre-payment options.

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situations vacant

situations vacant Calling all Tradespeople!

Tradestaff is currently looking for qualified Tradespeople who we can help into work.

This sector as a whole is currently going through a strong growth period and we have high demand for qualified staff of all types.

If this sounds like you, please email your CV to BOP@tradestaff.co.nz or call the Tauranga Team on 0508 40 40 40.

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Here is an opportunity to earn extra dollars in a responsible and enjoyable job and to make a difference in the lives of children.

If you enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude, take pride in your work and love driving, and have a current class 2 and “P” endorsement then this is the opportunity for you.

We want to offer you: Great team environment Competitive wage rate Part time or casual Initial and ongoing training provided Uniform provided Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Ministry of Justice Check.

Don’t delay – apply today!

Email: raewyn.anderson@gobus.co.nz, or phone Raewyn on: 021 747 611

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Bay real estate is going gangbusters The statistics in the media paint a picture of real estate chaos in Auckland and a gradual rise in prices elsewhere. There is, of course, a bit of delay in the figures being evaluated as they are entered into the various systems.

As a result, when the news media are reporting on factual figures which could be one-month-old, I’m reporting what we’re experiencing in the market place today.

We are very busy, as are many of the other real estate salespeople I talk with on a daily basis.

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THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES!

bayfair

cars for sale

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5 MAHIRA PLACE, Sunday from 8am. Moving overseas. All must go. Household, women’s/ men’s fashion, heaps more.

A NO DEPOSIT DEAL from $50 p/w. Cars, vans, & 4x4s. To find out more txt ‘NEWCAR’ and your name to 9090. Learner licence welcome, with good guarantor.

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners.

Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz. com and www.kiwikitz.com

greerton

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12 DUNROBBIN PLACE, not before 8am-12pm Saturday 23rd May. Household stuff, furniture, baby gear and heaps more.

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computers

LYDBROOK PLACE - sign’s out 8am. Monster house clearance + builders tools.

COMPUTER GETTING you down?

Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183

arts & crafts ringing from both buyers and other agencies.

There is even a bit of guarding going on, when a company is endeavouring to sell their listings ‘in-house’ rather than share commission with another agency.

This favours the company and not the vendor. If you’re selling your house on a busy market, check with Visit us. the salesperson that there is no blockOPEN: Monday-FridayÊ8.00am-5.30pmÊÊÊ ingSaturdayÊ9.00am-5.00pm of other companies.

Open homes can beMaunganui. difficult to 116 Hewletts Road, Mount Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui. attend with buyers 116 you’re working Tel:Ê07Ê578Ê6017 Tel:Ê07Ê578Ê6017 www.farmerautovillage.co.nz www.farmerautovillage.co.nz with, especially as you’re probably doing your own open homes, so a phone call is usually enough to introduce a prospective buyer.

In today’s market buyers through another company are not welcome by some companies, unless accompanied by the salesperson – so guess what? We would direct our buyers elsewhere.

We are working for, and being paid by, the seller and vendor – make sure you are the priority.

OPEN: Monday-FridayÊ8.00am-5.30pmÊÊÊ SaturdayÊ9.00am-5.00pm

Visit us.

CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

ONE DAY MOSAIC WORKSHOP Saturday 30th May 9am - 4pm.

A very full day of information and practical skills. $95 per person plus some materials. Use of all tools, glues, grout and sealants included.

Complete your own mosaic and learn the tricks and techniques to make your mosaic last. Ph Lynn for further info 571 3726 or call in to Clay Art Studio, Historic Village, 17th Avenue.

bible digest “FOR EVERYONE who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him” Matthew 25:29

education

FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

entertainment TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available.

Ph 574 8533 today

equine

gardening

Found Mount Maunganui, black male cat, Ref 21765, ph 578 0245

LAWNMOWING HONEST reliable operator. Mulch or catch + edges done from only $15. Ph/txt Hayden 021 488 219

health & beauty HELPFUL friendly advice/ assistance readily available.

Membership $20p.a. WBOP Ostomy Assn. Ph Richard on 07 573 7443 P.O Box 10011 Bayfair, Mount Maunganui ostomybop@gmail.com

mobility Choose to keep moving with our wide range of Mobility Scooters • 4 Quality brands • FREE Home trials • FREE Comprehensive training • FREE 3 Years AA roadside rescue • First service at half price • Funding options available

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Freephone 0800 008 011 160 Devonport Road, Tauranga www.lifeunlimited.net.nz

Life Unlimited Charitable Trust

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, various colours & locations, please call SPCA if you have lost one 578 0245 Found Fraser St/11th Ave area, large fluffy light ginger cat (male) Ref 21756, ph 578 0245

grazing

DON’T GET TRIPPED UP by life’s roadblocks

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

EQUINE SESSIONS - Getting the best from you and your horse, for you and your horse. Gestalt therapy, natural horsemanship, riding, bowen. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or Jade 021 0261 3295

CONVENTIONAL lucerne and Peavine hay bales. Good quality.

Ph 533 1922 or www.billwebb. co.nz

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join a club WIN $500 CASH MONTHLY! Join Te Puna Hunting & Fishing club for only $10 per adult and enter our monthly competition Prime Explosives 500, you could win $500 Cash every month. Check out www. tepunahuntingfishingclub.co.nz or check out our facebook page to keep up to date www.facebook. com/tepunahuntfishclub

Found Whakamarama, 7 x puppies, Ref 21758, ph 578 0245

Found Papamoa, silver tabby & white female cat, Ref 21766, ph 578 0245 Found Pukehina, 2 black puppies, Ref 21775, ph 578 0245 Found Te Puke, female black cat, Ref 21777, ph 578 0245

mobility MOBILITY SCOOTERS & MORE. Visit our showroom, 29 Burrows St, Tauranga. Ph 578 1213 Mobility Equipment & Services. ‘Supporting your independence’

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www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html situations vacant HOMEOWNER REQUIRES live in female housekeeper. Position calls for vacuuming skills, food preparation duties.

Drivers licence would be handy. The job offers personal secure ensuite with usual modcons. Apply 207 Marine Parade, Mt Maunganui or ph 575 5597

to let STUDIO - self contained, bathroom & kitchen. Must be working. Non smoker. Ohauiti area. $185 pw including reasonable power. Ph 027 575 3071

trades & services AFFORDABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE House repairs, spouting/ roofing repairs, house painting, general maintenance.

20 years experience. Ph Andy 0223 500 600 APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder.

Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 BUILDER, licensed, new works, renovations, decks, pergolas, roofing & more. Ph 022 121 3356 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations.

Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 FLOOR & WALL TILER. Over 35 years experience. All tiles, stone & slate. Ph 027 317 9031 FUTURA PROPERTY SERVICES Property makeover, be it exterior painting, interior renovation, Decking, retaining walls.

Contact us for a no obligation free consultation. Ph. Bill 07 575 0407 or Dave 0211247100 info@futura247.co.nz HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911

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travel & tours

HANDYMAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE complete bathroom renovations, decks etc. Ian - the Fix-it Man. 45 yrs tradesman. Free quotes.

Ph 021 670 770

“AA” Tour 1 = BAY OF ISLANDS & 90 Mile Beach. Tour 2 = Winter Escape to Waiheke Island. Tour 3 = World of Wearable Art......

Wellington. Tour 4 = Discover Stewart Island. Plus many other inspiring journeys. Door to Door Service. Free Newsletters. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714

INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTERS AVAILABLE for immediate start. Interior/exterior.

Guaranteed workmanship. For free quotes, Ph Graeme today 022 0466 776 or 07 544 5234 PLASTERER Interior 30+years.

Skimming, walls make good, ceilings, walls, cornice cove, Plasterboard stopping. Small jobs. Free quote. Ph Stan 021 130 2621 ROOF PAINTING and maintenance. Roofs rescrewed.

Waterblasting, moss removal.

Free quotes! Ph Mark 543 3670 or 021 0273 8840

A WORLD OF WEARABLE ARTS Trip to Wellington. Hurry, just 2 premium seats remaining.

Book seats for the Fieldays in June and the Annual Taranaki Rhododendron Festival. Phone John’s Door to Door Tours 576 9305 DON’T WANT TO travel alone?

Come on a fully escorted Zealandier Tour - Italy or a Mediterranean cruise. Ph Jan at Zealandier Tours 575 6425 or admin@zealandiertours.com NO.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB Extended Tours: Specialists in fully escorted day, extended tours and shows. Mamma Mia Matinee 27th June - Join us for a fun day out to a Global Smash Hit Show -. World of Wearable Arts & Gallipoli Exhibition- 8th-11th October where fashion, art and theatre collide. Edinburgh Tattoo

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17th-19th February 2016. Must book now tickets are limited and selling fast! Free pick-up, free newsletter. Ph the No8 Tours team on 579 3981

Estuary clean-up Nearly 300 Tauranga Intermediate and Merivale Primary School pupils picked up rubbish along the roadside, from Yatton Park and Burrows St, for the greater good on Tuesday.

TAURANGA TASTING TOURS & Charters Sunday Lunch: Puka Park, Pauanui, 24 May. Gisborne Winery Tour: 6-8 November. Ph 544 1383 www.tastingtours.co.nz

work wanted TRADESMAN, PAINTER available for immediate start, references available and free quotes given. Phone Mark 027 699 8356

Photos by Bruce Barnard.

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting.

Email: bookings@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www. no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450 or text 027 318 5760 www.tfdc.co.nz

Lila Reid and Bethany Holmes step up to help out.

food Zane McGhie determined to pick up rubbish.

ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

Radleigh Cairns and students from Tauranga Intermediate begin the clean up.

STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 18570

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – more than a taxi service! We will attend doctor’s appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

Ready, set, run!

People of all ages and abilities slipped on their sneakers on Sunday to give the Smith Sports Shoes Winter Duathlon a go at The Lakes.

Bailey Heerdegen, 3, wheels along.

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Rochelle Straker, Sonja Reid, Rachel Griffiths were among many supporters walking 50km for unwell Papamoa five-year-old James Reid in a fundraiser on Sunday. Photo by Cameron Avery.

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