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Like fathers like sons Tauranga Olympic sailors Jason Saunders and Peter Burling took time out with their dads Peter and Richard this week aboard Wayne Eaton’s keeler Kaimai Express. Jason and Peter are both Tauranga Boys’ College old boys from the same year, with Peter starting at the yacht club ‘learn to sail’ classes then run by his dad Richard. Jason also got his earliest sailing experiences with his dad, when he was about five-years-old. Read more about the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy Trust’s plans for Father’s Day on page 16. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Don’t shoot the messengers It can be tough to type in cuffs. They jangle - which is annoying - and can even bruise. See, there is a difference between what we write and what we see. The truth as you receive it is filtered, more than once, apparently for your benefit, whether you, or us, like it or not. Nanny State knows best, apparently. Rex Leverett John Prole stood, crouched, gesticulated and gestured in Tauranga District Court on Monday – accused of murder. The 64-year-old builder was there because he was charged with causing the death of his wife, 57-year-old Robyn Prole, also known as Robyn Phipps, who was found stabbed to death in the driveway of a Bell Street property on July 20. We were there, in the form of a first year journalism graduate and a photographer, whose presence had been permitted due to significant “public interest”. Our chief reporter asked that journalist to send a report about what she saw that day. It went: “Prole’s lawyer debated with the judge about why we shouldn’t be allowed to take photos because his mental health is still in question, but the judge allowed it due to heightened public interest in the case. “As soon as we’re given the ‘yes’, Bruce and another media photographer started snapping immediately. As soon as Prole realised what was going on he crouched down and hid behind the dock. The judge told him he had to stand up, but he was refusing.

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“And yet, if we print something that is untrue we get the court coming down on us like a ton of bricks. Paint enough of a picture?” Prole’s lawyer stated he was not satisfied with the current psychiatric report, saying it failed to ascertain whether Prole is fit to enter a plea or stand trial. In that day’s end, the judge agreed to a second psychiatric assessment for Prole due to the serious nature of the charge. Prole was remanded in custody to reappear on September 3. Make up your own mind about

whether we should have taken that photograph – or whether we should have been allowed to. We’re faced with those calls hourly. From matters, such as style and grammar, to making sure never to express a two-car collision, in which blame is yet to be asserted, in terms of one car colliding with another. Kick-off should only used in a literal context; it is impossible to have something “at the weekend.” Then there’s the deeper issues, like should we really print photos after a murder in which neighbours are seen talking to police? And then there’s Phil Rudd’s (closed) restaurant, which we have being trying to touch, but have failed, so will not. All the time, the dwindling group in an emptying building across town is rewriting our stories and peddling them as their own wares. Which, if you’re counting at home, equates to replicating information, giving it away for free online, then trying to get people to buy it for $1.40 the following day. How long can that last? Our guess, as long as there’s a few folk out there silly enough to pay for old news that they could get free, sooner, from SunLive. Huge job cuts in the major Australian-owned media companies that dot this land are testimony to the fact that paying for information is done, unless, you know, you’re bribing someone, or paying someone to tape another person’s private conversation. Then it’s fine. Then there’s the stories we’d like to write but can’t for many reasons. Perhaps the strangest part is when we only report part of what we see and know. Never is that so true than when we report on suicides. Which basically, we can’t. Check out the media’s standard practice in reporting suicides in next week’s Rogers Rabbits.

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Bus bite dog awaiting fate A pit bull-cross dog that hospitalised a bus supervisor may have to wait some time for its eventual fate to be determined. A 61-year-old Bayline Coaches supervisor was bitten while trying to protect children on a school bus in Windermere on Monday. The bus was picking up students from a bus stop on Windermere Drive when the dog approached the bus and attempted to get on with the school children. The bus driver phoned his supervisor for help, who was attempting to lead the dog away from the bus when he was bitten on his right leg below the knee. He spent two days in hospital. “We have the dog in the pound and have located and contacted the dog’s owner,” says council animal services team leader Brent Lincoln. Officials were waiting to speak to the person who was bitten before deciding the dog’s fate. “There are only three conditions where we can put it down. One is where the owner surrenders the

dog to us, the other is where we can prosecute and the court makes a destruction order, and thirdly if nobody claims a dog after seven days the dog can be put down.” The only time officials are empowered to act is if they are present at the time of the attack and for the purposes of stopping the attack. Once it’s in the pound, the council is bound by the Dog Control Act. It’s the second time a bus has been approached by a dog at Windermere, says Bayline Coaches manager Jeanette Proctor. A dog jumped onto the bus a couple of weeks ago when the driver opened the door to let the children on. It was aggressive, but was coaxed off the bus with food. A witness told SunLive that at another time the dog jumped into a car parked near the bus stop when the driver didn’t open the bus door. The woman driver got the children out of her car, shut it in and called animal control. By Andrew Campbell.

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Murder investigation Police are calling for information from the public to help them solve the 1976 murder of Bay of Plenty man Howard Percy. A team of investigators are continuing to comb through old evidence to try and identify Howard’s killer. The security guard was shot dead during a bank robbery 36 years ago. He had just purchased a farm in Bethlehem before he died. Howard, 65, was shot twice while attempting to stop an armed man during the robbery of the ANZ bank on Old Taupo Road in Rotorua in 1976. The offender was never caught. Police re-opened the case last month with hope new scientific methods will help locate the gunman. Howard’s son Ross Percy says he is

pleased police have re-opened the case. “It’s great. The police have never given up on this case. “It happened on Guy Fawkes so every Guy Fawkes it’s brought to the surface again. It hurts.” Ross had the following to say to the person who killed his father. “Keep looking over your shoulder; the police are coming to get you.” Ross says his father owned a successful engineering business in Hastings before selling up and moving to Bethlehem, where he purchased a farm. He was also a very active sportsman and took the security job because he was bored and wanted something to do, says Ross. Anyone with information relevant to this investigation can phone 0800 4PERCY (0800 473 729) or email Operation.Percy@police.govt.nz

Email scam warning Bay of Plenty residents are warned about another email scam circulating the internet. The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is urging people to be on guard against an email scam which asks people to verify their account. The association says the email appears to come from a New Zealand Bankers’ Association email address: nzba@ nzba.org.nz A release issued by the association says the scam emails include a subject line: “We are necessitat-

ing a verification process on all account(s).” People who receive such an email or anything similar are being advised to delete it immediately and not to click on any links within the email or disclose personal information. “This scam was relatively easy to spot because the Bankers’ Association is not a bank, and would never ask people about their bank accounts,” says New Zealand Bankers’ chief executive Kirk Hope. “People are reminded to safeguard information relating to their bank accounts, and never to disclose their PIN numbers or account passwords to anyone. I would like to emphasise that the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, and its member banks, will never ask a customer to disclose their PIN number or account password.” By Letitia Atkinson

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Police Safety Orders are proving a valuable tool with the number issued in the Western Bay of Plenty staying steady and the number breached remaining low. In June, police issued 35 safety orders, compared to 23 in January. The number of orders issued did spike in February, with 48 being handed out. A total of 35 were issued in March, 25 in April and 35 in May. Western Bay of Plenty area commander, inspector Clifford Paxton, says since July 2010 police have been able to issue Police Safety Orders. “The orders are an option for police attending family violence incidents where there is insufficient evidence of an offence but action is necessary to ensure the safety of the people. “Police are able to order a person out of the premises, effective immediately, for a period of up to five days.” While the number of orders issued may seem high, the average number of breaches is much lower, with one breach in January and March, two in April and May and three in June. Five of the 48 orders issued in February were breached the same month. “The orders are a tool available to police to help ensure the safety of family violence victims through removal of the other party where there is insufficient evidence of an offence being committed,” says Clifford. “Removal of the other party ensures a cooling off period and enables victims time to make future decisions and gain further assistance where necessary.” By Letitia Atkinson

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Passing on hockey genes

Furmage family turf battle: Nikki, 18, Kelly, 16, assistant coach Sue, Jodi, 16, and Abby, 13, are training ahead of the Marie Fry Trophy Tournament in September. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Despite being a former hockey Olympian, even Sue Furmage has had to face the humbling moment of defeat by her children. After a long-standing threat she will give up the game if ever beaten by her four daughters, Sue had to eat humble pie recently when her Mount Maunganui Club ‘Striker’s’ team was beaten by her daughters’ Bethlehem College 1st XI team. Next week she will have a chance to even the score. “Fortunately they didn’t make it too hard on me. I used to say I would have to give up the game

when they beat me – but they haven’t made me.” It is a good thing too. Sue, who played at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, is a champion of hockey in the Bay – encouraging and supporting many young players to go on to success on the field, including her daughters. Along with promoting the game at schools for Tauranga Hockey and helping run the small sticks programme for Year 1-2 players, she is also the college’s assistant coach. “I don’t think I’ve coerced them too much. They all really enjoy it.” First introduced to a hockey stick at age four, the girls have all gone on to play for Tauranga age group teams. They and their teammates are train-

ing hard for the Marie Fry Trophy tournament in Whangarei from September 3 where they will compete against second-tier secondary school teams for the first time. Sue says the girls have also been motivated by following the Black Sticks play in London at the Olympic Games. “It’s definitely very encouraging for everyone in hockey and it was a bit more special for me after my involvement with national coaching.” Sue, who played for the Black Sticks from 1986-1993, personally knew nearly all the London team after a total five years coaching the national age group teams. By Hamish Carter

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Batteries charge young minds A school unit dealing with reducing waste has spurred Matua School pupils into charging ahead with a campaign to increase the awareness around the recycling of batteries. Room 10, comprised of Year 3/4 pupils, greeted Kim Edwards from Zero Waste Education recently, and learnt batteries that go into general rubbish end up in landfills, where they eventually leak their dangerous acid. That acid, in turn, can burn through the plastic lining of the landfill and contaminate soil. The class wondered how many batteries its members collectively had at home, then dispatched those members to find out. The average was a startling 66 per household, which equates to about 1700 per class and more than 32,000 for the entire school, not counting replacements. The children, wondering if batteries could be recycled, then begun a series of phone calls. Greerton Transfer Station employees confirmed they accepted batteries, which were then sent to CMA Recycling in Totara Street, whose staff then wrapped them in a pallet

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and sent them to Auckland. The children found the batteries then get sent overseas to be recycled; the lead melted down to be reused, the plastic recycled and the acid neutralised. The pupils then created posters and slideshows to educate the school’s other children and two of their number also wrote

to Tauranga City Council and Environment Green Bins to ask if stickers could be added to wheelie bins and a notice put in the paper to let people know about their options. The school now has a collection point for batteries in its hall foyer, which is delivered to CMA Recycling whenever it’s full. By Ben Guild

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The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E200 Kompressor salvaged from the Rena wreck looks like a million dollars but charity auction organiser Delwynne Hahunga says they will accept a lot less. The car, now worth $15,000, is being auctioned to raise money for Child Cancer, went live on TradeMe last Friday and at the time The Weekend Sun went to print had a top bid of $11,700. Fundraising and business development manager for the Child Cancer Foundation

in the BOP Delwynne Hahunga says they are hoping to get at least $15,000 for the car as that is what similar models sell for on TradeMe. The car has been generously gifted to the Child Cancer Foundation by Vero Marine Insurance and environmental specialists Braemar Howells. The car was in a container on route to Sri Lanka when the ship struck the reef on October 5 last year. It remained high and dry on the bow of the ship.

It has been completely checked out by Tauranga Vehicle Certifiers and meets New Zealand Safety Standards. There was minor body damage to the car, which has been repaired by Mount Maunganui Collision Repairs Ltd. Ingham-Sears, the Bay of Plenty’s Mercedes specialists, has provided replacement parts including the Mercedes hood and boot ornaments, and professionally groomed the car for sale. The TradeMe auction had attracted 15 bids since it went live, with one of the salvors commenting on the auction. “It’s great to see this car again. I was a member of the Kiwi rigging crew who removed this car from the ship. “I can vouch for the fact it was not damaged, and that it never came into contact with any seawater. The container was sound when we cracked it open, and we lifted it out of the hold without a scratch using the chopper. The only scratches on it were from the cardboard boxes of belongings that were packed all around it…” The car can be inspected and taken for a test drive at Safeway Auto Auctions on Totara Street, Mount Maunganui. The auction closes on Friday, August 31. By Paul Kendon

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Disability no handicap Victor Kamizona has had his opponents in a spin of late.

With arthritis in his back limiting his agility, Victor plays in the Athletes with Disabilities division and says he plays to maintain mobility. “I play because I enjoy it but if I don’t keep active I’ll start to seize up. It keeps you going,” says Victor. Athletes are given a rating between one and five, with one being a person in a wheel-chair. A

Inspired by the Olympics or just looking for some social fun? Arataki Community Centre’s weekly table tennis group could be just what you are looking for. Formed by keen Arataki players John Dunstan and Karen Yeager, the Tuesday night group is on the lookout for new members to join in the social fun. Centre manager Matthew Strange says the weekly group is a whole lot of fun and ideal for players of

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Table tennis player Victor Kamizona won gold at the New Caledonian Open earlier this month, avenging a loss which saw him take silver at the Oceania Championships in Fiji in June.

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secondary rating of between five and ten is the rating for standing. Victor is rated a 10, being the least disabled competitor. “I’ve been playing club level for some years and then I was approached by John Tuki, the Paralympic coach, who told me about how I could compete in the games. “I walk with a bit of a stoop, but other than that I get around fine,” says Victor. “The games are a good way to get people with disabilities into the sport. I play all the time at the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Hall on Wednesday and Friday nights and sometimes at the Matua hall on Tuesday and Thursday,” says Victor.

all ages and abilities. He encourages anyone interested to join in the group, which meets from 7.309.30pm. “It’s about getting local players out of their garages and meeting up to play and enjoy the game together. John and Karen have volunteered their time over the past few months trying to get the word out and getting this group up and running.” There is a $4 charge for space hire, balls and paddles. Details, phone 07 575 2048.

“The guy I beat in New Caledonia was the guy who beat me in Fiji. He was in an accident and lost use of one arm, so he serves and bats with the one hand. Besides that he is all good. He comes from New Caledonia, so I thought he might have had an advantage. “My style is awkward, defensive, slow and choppy. All the young guys like to lop and slam the ball and my style doesn’t give them a chance. It really mucks them up.” Victor now has his sights set on the Arafura Games for abled and disabled players in Darwin next May and then he plans to defend his medals at the Oceania Regional Para Table Tennis Champs in Canberra in November 2013. By Paul Kendon

The people have spoken on award Creative thinker Tauranga Girls’ College student Melanie Duff has picked up the People’s Choice Award for her innovative self-heating cup – the second honour in the 2012 Young Innovator Awards. Melanie’s latest award comes after her product design got the most votes from the public from 19 entries displayed at Bayfair Shopping Centre during the past fortnight. Melanie, 16, won $600 in Bayfair

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Free clinics assisting new migrants with assimilating into New Zealand society will continue throughout the outer reaches of the Western Bay of Plenty in the coming months. The Omokoroa clinics will be held at the Omokoroa Library and Service Centre from 1.30-3pm on September 5 and 19, and October 3, 17, 31. The Katikati clinics will run from

10.30am-12.30pm at the Katikati Resource Centre on September 5 and 19, and October 3, 17, 31. Te Puke Community Centre will host Te Puke’s clinics from 10.30-12.30pm on August 29, September 12 and 26, and October 10 and 24. Papamoa’s clinics will be held at the Papamoa Community Centre from 1.30-3pm on September 12 and October 17.

Hundreds of primary and intermediate students from 11 different Western Bay of Plenty schools scored the opportunity to get an inside look at the life of a Steamer at this week’s open day at Baypark.

high school aged students. This year they decided to focus on getting the messages out to younger children. The idea came about in a youth focus forum where primary school pupils put forward the issues they struggle with. “They told us about how you get picked on if you A total of 487 young people visited the Bay of are different. So it is about showing the children the Plenty rugby team’s home ground to difference between bullying and teasing. meet their favourite players in a It’s about the name calling and how it day run by Tauranga Safe City, is not cool. BOP Rugby Union and “This year we wanted to create Sport BOP. a preventative model so we Pupils from Merivale, needed to look at the mesGreenpark, Mount sages going out to primary Maunganui Primary schools. and Intermediate, “The Steamers are Tauranga Intermecarrying community diate, Pongakawa, messages with them, Maketu, Te Akau ki which is really exciting.” Papamoa, Greerton A key part of the camVillage and Gate Pa paign is the collector were given a tour of player card sets featurthe team’s home base, ing Steamers players. watched the Steamers Raewyn says these train and heard from cards are a great way to coaching staff. promote anti-bullying The day was also part messages, and children can of the Bully No More swap them with their friends Campaign aimed at promotand collect the set. ing anti-bullying messages The Bully No More Steamers among primary and intermediate cards will be given out at the gate students. at this Saturday’s Steamers game Tauranga City Safe coordinator The Bay of Plenty Steamers united against Taranaki at Baypark. Kickwith hundreds of young fans Raewyn Mortensen says for the off at 2.30pm. this week for a campaign to stop last few staff have run the ‘no one By Phillipa Yalden bullying. Photos by Tracy Hardy. likes a bully’ campaign aimed at

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A Bay of Plenty photographer has won second place overall in the 2012 Creative Asia Travel Photographer of the Year Awards held in Hong Kong. Andy Belcher, who loyal Weekend Sun readers will know contributes regularly to this publication, beat out all but one of the 438 photographers from 47 countries who entered a total of 1730 images for judging. His image was taken near Lake Okataina in the Rotorua Lakes area, from a motorcycle following model Charlotte Bickley of Mount Maunganui. He was not aware of his win until notified by the editor of New Zealand’s D-Photo magazine last week, and picks up some ‘very nice camera equipment’ for his efforts.

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Fisheries: three, environment: zero Fishing has been in the news lately. 1) Shameful employment practices on chartered fishing vessels. 2) The decision by government to allow increased fishing pressure on squid, and therefore on the endangered Hookers sea lion (68 ‘allowable’ deaths per year). 3) The arrival in the Tasman Sea of the FV Margiris, a super trawler capable of catastrophic mining of our fisheries. “We can’t stop the Margiris if it has quota,” say our fisheries officials. Well, they banned it from West Africa, and it contributed to the destruction of the

North Atlantic cod fishery. Decisions that increase the risk for an endangered species, the mere existence of ships such as the MarBy Ian McLean, spokesperson for the giris, and fisheries Green Party companies that put profit before people. This industry consistently puts short-term gain ahead of sustainable resource use. Anyone remember orange roughy? We didn’t even need the Margaris to destroy them.

Environment, employment key issues for Bay Tēnā tātou katoa. Well, things are finally back to normal now that the Olympics are over. Like all of our other fine sporting achievements, when we have wins in the Olympics the whole country gets a huge psychological lift! I’m just old enough to remember the night in 1964 when Peter Snell brought home double Olympic gold from Japan. Every child relived the glory at school the next day, imagining what a victory like that would be like. Nearly 50 years later, Olympic pride is just as strong, whether it be for the gutsy Kawerau girl, Sarah Walker, fighting the fear and winning silver on her BMX; or the many spectacular efforts of our teams

on the water – rowing, kayak, sailing. Fortunately we are a nation lucky to experience that winning feeling on a regular basis – the most recent being the big All Blacks versus Wallabies or Waikato Magic versus Melbourne Vixens game. So a big thanks to all of our athletes who keep the Kiwi sporting spirit alive. We are a nation punching way above our weight and so our successes outweigh our losses. Here’s hoping that trend continues!

Museum trust revving up Accused in court The reconfirmation of the city council’s museum resolutions this week is seen as the necessary step to start seeking funding for the Tauranga museum. The resolutions confirm the use of council land at Cliff Road, an agreement in principle for the Tauranga Moana Museum Trust to have access to the council-owned Tauranga Heritage Collection to display in the museum – and $100,000 for the resource consent costs associated with the Cliff Road site. The resolutions assist the trust in approaching potential funders, which is the next stage of the project. Council will facilitate a workshop in the next two months between the Tauranga Moana Museum Trust, the Elms Foundation and Tangata Whenua to identify commonalities between projects that each organisation is involved in. The trust will apply for funding for the museum from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Infrastructure Fund. The council resolutions are subject to the outcomes of the workshop, council satisfaction with the business case and funding plan, consultation by the museum trust with Cliff Road residents and a suitable lease arrangement for the Cliff Road site.

Save on petrol with Carshare BOP As internet speeds get faster we are seeing huge advances in technology and software programmes to help make aspects of our life easier. On my iPhone I can do my internet banking, participate in a video conference, change my air flights, order my grocery shopping, keep up with the news and the weather, book programmes for recording on my TV – just to name a few of the applications that I never thought that I would find so useful. In every industry sector, organisations are looking at how they can use the web and social media to add value to their customers and get a wider market penetration. The key thing of importance is

that technology solutions add value to people, are convenient and preferably saves them time and money. But they don’t have to be new and shiny to add value. Here in the Bay of Plenty we have a website which helps people to avoid the price pinch at the petrol pump by carpooling. Carshare BOP is a free website which links up people in the Bay wanting to share car trips and it has been upgraded so it’s now even easier for people to give carpooling a go.

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The man accused of stabbing three people in Te Puke has been remanded in custody following a brief appearance in Tauranga District Court on Monday. Gurcharan Singh, 35, is facing three counts of wounding with reckless disregard after police found three men with stab wounds at a residential address in Te Puke last month. The 35-year-old fruit picker was found at another address shortly after and was arrested by police. Singh was previously denied bail as the judge cited concerns he posed a flight risk. Singh’s lawyer Olivia Brittain sought to have her client remanded until a pre-committal hearing could take place. Judge Paul Geoghegan remanded Singh in custody to reappear in Tauranga District Court on September 24.

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Defending democracy one vote at a time When you think of defenders of democracy, stoic and often larger than life figures immediately come to mind. The spectre of Winston Churchill and humble diggers are likely conjured up in the thinking of the historically-minded, while figures like Captain America no doubt take pride of place in the younger generation’s thinking. The truth is, though, that the real administers of democracy walk among us virtually unknown. Warwick Lampp, chief returning officer for electionz.com, which is looking after the TECT elections, is one such example. His company now handles more than 100 public and private elections in New Zealand annually, ranging from local government organisations to member organisations such as Fonterra. The elections company is one of only a handful of its type in the world and will

Chief returning officer for electionz.com Warwick Lampp is happy with the way the TECT elections eventually progressed. Photo by Ross Brown.

likely handle about 120 elections this year - considerably more than the 80 and 56 respectively undertaken in the past two years. Warwick puts the increase down to word-of-mouth and online voting, which he believes has the capacity to change the way elections are conducted. Member elections, such as TECT, already offer online voting as an option as, in theory, they have access to trustworthy databases of email addresses with which to reach voters. Any member organisations whose elections are run by electionz.com only have a handful of members who do not have access to the internet. In such cases, members are sent their voting papers in the post. Warwick says it’s only a matter of time

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before local and central government elections follow suit on the internet - possibly as early as 2016. The legislation to do so currently exists, but the Department of Internal Affairs is yet to fully regulate. Warwick had already been an in-house returning officer for Papakura and the Central Hawke’s Bay District Councils prior to joining electionz.com. This was at the time when councils were looking to the market to contract out election services in 2001. Online voting and high speed scanning of voting papers was developed in 2000 and the business has grown substantially from there, with Kiwis, who Warwick believes aren’t risk adverse, quickly adapting to the new opportunities. The result is that Australia is about 10 years behind New Zealand in terms of online and postal elections, and contracting out by councils. Warwick says his company is totally transparent with its vote processing systems audited by Deloitte before each round of council elections. “In New Zealand we are proven to be a trusted authority in running elections – that’s often not the case elsewhere in the world.” He raised the United States – where voters in 50 frag-

mented states register their political affiliations before voting – as the opposite example. “The States are a mess as far as elections – their process is complex with more opportunity for doubt.” In New Zealand, as shown last in 2011, publicity has the power to influence results, as it did with Winston Peters’ remarkable late run last year. Warwick says council elections are a slightly different matter due to candidate expenditure limits. He says the TECT elections, in which Bill Holland, Bruce Cronin and Ken Collings were elected, progressed well, with 15,750 votes cast – a voter return percentage of just below 30%. The voter database had been meticulously checked following the earlier postponement of the vote due to incorrect details being supplied by TrustPower. Warwick likes his gig in which “iwi space”, including settlement ratifications and the administering of trusts, makes up about 20% of business. “It’s an interesting job. What I like is the variety of the people I deal with. “You never know what’s going to happen next. Unusual and interesting things happen all the time.” By Ben Guild

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Bell Street murder accused in court A second psychiatric assessment will be carried out to determine the health of the 64-year-old Tauranga builder accused of the murder of his wife in Judea last month. Rex Leverett John Prole appeared in Tauranga District Court this week where Judge Paul Geoghegan remanded him in custody pending the results of a psychiatric assessment. Prole is charged with the murder of 57-year-old Robyn Prole, also

known as Robyn Phipps, whose body was found lying on the driveway of a Bell Street property on July 20. A post-mortem result showed Robyn died of stab wounds. Prole’s lawyer Glenn Dixon opposed a media request to take an in-court photograph of his client, arguing Prole’s mental health was still in question, but the request was granted due to public interest. When SunLive’s photographer

City celebrates Bay Olympians Bay of Plenty Olympians were the centre of attention as hundreds of fans lined Devonport Road to celebrate the athletes’ efforts at the London 2012 Olympics this week. Silver medallists Peter Burling, Blair Tuke and Luuka Jones led the parade down Devonport Road perched on the back seat of a red Mustang convertible supplied by the Mustang Club. Jason Saunders, Kurt Pickard and Andrew Murdoch also attended – smiling and waving at fans. The parade culminated at Edgewater Fan at 12pm on Wednesday where Mayor Stuart Crosby introduced the athletes to the waiting crowd.

Second suspicious house fire Tauranga Police are investigating a second suspicious house fire that destroyed an empty house in Tauriko. The fire destroyed the house in The Lakes subdivision near the intersection of Kennedy Road and the Pyes Pa bypass.

An 88-year-old man was injured when the car he was driving flipped onto its roof on State Highway 2 near Katikati this week. Emergency services were called to the crash just after 11.30am outside

the Claymark sawmill near Hot Springs Road. The white hatchback was the only car involved in the crash. The elderly driver was taken to Tauranga Hospital.

went to photograph him, Prole attempted to hide from the camera by ducking down in the docks. He was ordered to stand up by the judge and was held there by an officer.

Prison guard to drug smuggler Former Te Puke prison officer Kokiri Kihirini Junior Ronaki has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail for supplying Waikeria Prison inmates with drugs. The 43-year-old was sentenced in the Hamilton District Court on Tuesday after earlier pleading guilty to the charges of possession of methamphetamine for supply, possession of cannabis for sale and possession of a glass pipe at his trial in June. Ronaki was searched by his former colleagues when he turned up for work at Waikeria Prison on July 13 last year. He was found with enough methamphetamine in his bag to make 13 point bags and the equivalent of four “tinnies” of cannabis, and a glass pipe.

Police believe the cause of the fire is suspicious. Last week another suspicious fire ripped through a two-storey house in the rural area of Ohauiti Road, completely destroying the house. Tauranga detective Helen

Beck says the two rural fires may not be connected. “For The Lakes we are just wanting the public to come forward. If they have any information they need to contact Tauranga Police. They are not connected as far as I know.”

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Mel has been leading a group of Tauranga basketball coaches and officials who have thrown their energy into helping Makayla achieve her potential, including Tane Bennett who has been helping her with her guard skills and Rachel Gwerder who ‘ripped her shooting technique apart’. Along with the WBC finals, where the Volcanoes are among the five teams playing for the ‘plate’, Makayla’s other focus in Dunedin is a three day trial camp for the Junior Tall Ferns from Sunday. “I want to give all my dedication to the tournament, then I will pull some more out of the tank for the trial,” says Makayla. “It’s been really good playing for the Volcanoes. They are really awesome and supportive.” Her talent has shown through since picking up miniball in Year Six at Tauranga Primary School. Three years later she was in the girls’ college senior A team, and has gone on since to make the U18 development squad last year then the national U18 team this year. Makayla’s ultimate goal is to play for the Tall Ferns at the Olympics and beyond making the Junior Tall Ferns the Year 12 student aims to get a US College scholarBy Hamish Carter ship for 2014.

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Gay marriage bill reveals divides Tauranga resident Jaime Attenborough supports the gay marriage bill recently pulled from the ballot in Parliament, but Tauranga MP Simon Bridges remains undecided. Labour MP Louisa Wall’s bill re-defining marriage is expected to pass its first reading before being assigned to a select committee, where members of the public will be able to make submissions. Members of parliament will be allowed to vote according to their conscience instead of along party lines. Already the bill is proving divisive, with some Labour Party members describing it as potentially damaging, immoral and offensive.

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Jaime, a 32-year-old mother of one who works at Rossco’s Cafe, is openly lesbian and hopes the bill will be passed into law. “We don’t really have an openly gay community Jaime Attenborough believes the time has more than come for same sex marriages to be made legal.

in Tauranga, yet the gay community is massive. “I think Tauranga is a very conservative town. Not long ago I was at the supermarket and gave my girlfriend a kiss on the cheek - an innocent little peck. Then my girlfriend and I got abused by a lady who told us we were disgusting. Now I am scared to do that in public. “People judge because they are unhappy in their own life. I am way too open and honest to hide my gayness but a lot of people do and they are miserable.

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referendum and are refusing to even hint which way they will vote. The bill was drawn from a ballot of 62 private members bills but the issue had double chance of being debated as Green MP Kevin Hague had a similar bill in the ballot. Members’ bills are bills introduced into parliament by members who are not ministers. Only six members’ bills awaiting a first reading can be debated at any one time. By Paul Kendon

“The gay marriage bill is about equality. If two people love each other and want to make a public declaration of that love, there is nothing stopping them. You could even change your name by deed poll, but the union wouldn’t be recognised under the law. In my opinion it is so unfair. We deserve the same rights as everyone else. A couple of my friends have had a civil union and it is very much like a real wedding but it’s not.” Simon says gay marriage is a difficult issue. “I believe a large part of why it is © Google Earth 2012

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Father’s day on the water Tauranga Yacht Club members are making their keelboats and their skippering skills available for dads, mums and kids to get a taste of sailing on Father’s Day on September 2.

Everyone is invited to get actively involved in the sailing or just enjoy the ride, and there is the option for the very young and those less agile, to take the comfortable, motorised option aboard the cruise boat “Luv Boat II”. The event, between 12.30-4pm, comes hot on the heels of the Olym-

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pic success of our local sailors Jason Saunders, Andrew Murdoch and silver medallist Peter Burling. While it is a fundraiser for the yacht club’s coaching programme, mainly it’s just a friendly welcome to all who would like to check out what the sport is all about. And it’s by no means expensive at $15 for adults, $5 for under-17s and free for under-5s. “We think that’s pretty good value for a fun afternoon on a yacht on our beautiful harbour, which is arguably the jewel in Tauranga’s crown,” says commodore Gary Smith. “In fact I think many people will be surprised at how inexpensive sailing can be in Tauranga, compared to many other sports. “Father’s Day means different things to different people, but whether it’s dad looking for a chance to relax, mum wanting to arrange some father/child bonding time, or the kids wanting to give dad something more than a cup of tea in bed, this fits the bill.”

Seb, 10, and his father Marty Lemberg from Tauranga. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Also happening on the day will be a club open day with displays and information on the junior learn to sail courses which are about to start, the fast and exciting multihulls, the hugely successful Women on Water, and the other club divisions. There’ll be a lolly scramble, complimentary food and the restaurant and bar will be available afterwards. Because the places on yachts are limited, bookings are essential – contact the club on 578 5512 or register on www.yacht.org.nz. By Stuart Pedersen

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How to desert the sinking ship? There is still discontent amongst some elected members over the proposed selection of tsunami warning sirens. On one hand, it’s often not a good idea acting on a layman’s perception from a sometimes oxygen deprived atmosphere in the Council Chamber. On the other hand, a dose of reality from laymen with feet planted firmly on the ground can introduce practical prag-

matic solutions. Process such as council is going through over tsunami sirens can be self-defeating along the lines of – well, we followed due process and therefore this must be the correct outcome. In my view the outcome is all important and process is a distant second. After all, the

process is written by someone and errors and omissions do occur. I’m not saying that’s happened here but it could be that there are more cost-effective solutions. The reason I’m raising this issue again is twofold. First, there is every likelihood ratepayers won’t have to pay for this. Council’s involvement is hopefully only to ensure continuity up and down the coast. But, more importantly, the actual function of tsunami warnings. Last weekend the traffic shambles that occurred at the Wairoa River Bridge with the closure of SH29 over the Kaimais at Ruahihi gives an indication of what might happen in the event of a mass evacuation at short notice. All the traffic management plans in the world and tsunami warning sirens won’t overcome the fact that there are very few routes to sufficiently high ground to cope with our population in the event of a moderate tsunami. A tsunami about five metres high went 10km inland in the 1500s, apparently. A related issue is the Maunganui/Girven Rd intersection. NZTA is budgeting $60 million over three years to fix this problem. It’s intertwined with Te Maunga, in that you need to address both intersections because fixing one just shifts the problem. So evacuating the coastal strip would be a major logistical event requiring many hours of lead time, which might indicate that a tsunami event close enough to warrant immediate warning by sirens would be over almost before it started. Other items at full council included council agreeing in principle the use of council land at Cliff Road for a (non ratepayer funded) museum. An amendment was moved “or other site options” and passed and $100,000 has also been confirmed for resource consent costs contribution. A facilitated workshop between the Museum Trust, Elms Foundation (Mission House) and tangata

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whenua “to identify commonalities” is to happen shortly. Plus council satisfaction with the business case and funding plan. We don’t want this proposal to fail part-way through and then have ratepayers pick it up. This would/could be a back door funding mechanism and variations have happened – sometimes unintentionally. A potential funding source identified by the Museum Trust is the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Infrastructure Fund. Good luck with that one! The Tauranga Community Housing Trust has completed its purchase of the Clarke Street pensioner flats from council. Purchase price is $850,000. This is a community initiative to make better use of housing amenities and is self-supporting. If successful, this model could be a way forward for all council pensioner flats. Council is only involved by an accident of history when Central Government tried to devolve its responsibilities to councils in these and other matters by offering cheap loans. Once locked in, Government soon hiked up interest rates so ratepayers were then compelled to subsidise pensioner housing. Most unfair when you consider many homeowners are struggling to pay their own high interest mortgages to house themselves. We got this back on an even keel eventually and rents now make this activity self-supporting but it is an activity better suited to the likes of the Community Housing Trust. Council accepted a Relationship Agreement with the Tauranga Environment Centre Charitable Trust. The stated purpose is to describe the way TCC and TEC will work together to provide environmental services to the communities of our city. TEC chairperson, ex-councillor Mary Dillon, presented the draft agreement. One clause in it reads interalia “TCC will do its best to understand and respond to the constrained resources of TEC…” Catherine Stewart successfully moved a contra clause stating that TEC would do the same for TCC. In another part it outlines “In relation to the environment TCC plays multiple roles including that of Funder.” No thanks, and I moved an amendment stating no ratepayer funding for administration or operations. This set Larry Baldock off and he said it was a waste of time and the only purpose I had in moving this amendment was “to generate a headline for my next column” amongst other incorrect assumptions. I’ve heard soothing assurances before when questions are answered verbally and learned the hard way that all that counts is what is written down. In the end the amendment succeeded 7-3 with Larry, Terry Molly, Mayor Stuart Crosby opposing and Tony Christiansen absent. Terry Molloy will be council’s representative for the TEC. Council does contract some service work to TEC and that will continue. With council’s stated intention of cutting costs, it’s important not to set future councils/ ratepayers up for ongoing expenditure. TEC are already getting funding from the regional council. Four section lots for marine-related commercial purposes were approved adjacent to the recently approved boat park on Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point. This may go some way to relocate small business dislocated from the private complex across the road when their leases were not renewed some years ago. This week’s mindbender from General George Patton– “Take calculated risks. This is quite different from being rash.”

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Keeping funerals simple and honest The average cost of a funeral in New Zealand is between $8000 and $12,000 – a figure the average Kiwi family would struggle to provide. Cameron and Amber Rutherford and Warren and Carol McCarthy from Simply Cremations Funeral Services share this cost concern and do not wish for families to be burdened with debt when a loved one dies. At Simply Cremations Funeral Services, a local, family-run business, they work to make this time as easy as possible for families by offering unique, supportive, caring and professional services, such as their Simple Cremation and Simple Farewell packages. The Simple Cremation covers the uplift of the loved one, casket, cremation, registration, death certificate and returning of the ashes for $1790 – less than a Work and Income funeral grant.

The Simple Farewell offers the above with the addition of a brief, intimate service with immediate family at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel. “This is essentially a time to say goodbye – it’s a fulfilling yet inexpensive way to farewell a loved one – it works really well,” says Cameron. “We wish to avoid surprise costs. Our philosophy is to be as transparent and open as possible from the outset and that’s what sets us apart.” They also visit families at home after finding most people are more comfortable in their own space. Cameron adds that embalming a loved one is definitely not always necessary. “People need to be aware of their options and Simply Cremations offers just that – a

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Forty-five years ago, Decor Gardenworld was little more than a flat paddock in Bethlehem, a blank canvas for friends Laurie Clark and Bob Banyard. Today, still a family-owned business, the centre is as fresh and vibrant as ever and a popular destination for many Tauranga residents, offering top quality plants and a wide range of gifts and art for the home and garden. Decor is celebrating this milestone with a 45-day-long birthday promotion, offering specials and prizes across the centre from

August 24 to October 8. Best of all, for every $45 customers spend in store they will go into the draw to win a week-long holiday to Tropical Queensland, including a Skyrail and Karanda Scenic Railway Experience. Sharing the birthday celebrations is the centre’s cafe, Cafe Eden, turning two this year. Cafe Eden offers customers a relaxing atmosphere and delicious homemade food and coffee. Decor is the perfect place for parents, with a child-friendly playground, fish pond and bird aviary for the children. Laurie Clark’s daughter-in-law, Ginny Clark, says Decor’s rich history and

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Café a slice of paradise Café Eden is turning two! Since buying the café business more than two years ago, owners Kim and Paula Brown have established the garden centre café at Décor Gardenworld as one of the premier cafes in Tauranga. “We have a full brunch and lunch menu all cooked fresh to order by our great chefs,” says Paula. “Some of our dishes have become firm favorites with our customers and we are always looking to add new, exciting dishes to the menu.” The café can host large groups and there is a great children’s playground for the little ones to explore and private functions can be catered for. “We are now fully licensed to sell wine and beer,

which coupled with our live music weekends, has created a great venue to meet friends, eat, drink and really enjoy the amazing atmosphere at the garden centre,” says Kim. “We have a great covered deck area where you can soak in the ambiance and just relax over one of our awesome Eden coffees.” People can catch up with what’s happening at Café Eden by logging onto their Facebook page at “Café Eden, Tauranga”. “Become a ‘friend’ and post your suggestions for the café,” says Kim. “Then you won’t miss out on the great events coming up at Eden. We look forward to seeing you soon.” Customers can relax with a piping hot coffee and delicious snack at Café Eden or, if in the mood for something bigger, they can enjoy a full meal cooked fresh to order by their qualified chefs.

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work, or making an ethical decision. In 75 words or less, describe a time when your dad showed great courage and he could be named 2012 Dad of the Year. Then bring them along for a Fathers’ Day celebration at Bethlehem College where there will be donuts and gifts for dads, a bouncy castle, big boys’ toys and spot prizes.

Having witnessed the national celebrations when New Zealand athletes won gold at the London Olympics, it’s clear we love to celebrate champions. Dads are often the unseen champions – braving the blood, sweat, tears and nappies – but seldom is there a victory dais for them to stand on. Let’s recognise dads and all their efforts this Fathers’ Day, Sunday September 2.

Bellyful seeks help to fill bellies Tauranga mother-of-one Alaina Parkinson has taken it upon herself to start a local charity offering free meals to families with newborn babies and she needs help to get the ball rolling. Bellyful is a nationwide, not-for-profit organisation currently operating from 12 branches throughout New Zealand. Founded in Auckland in 2009, Bellyful helps families with babies under three-months-old by providing simple but nutritious meals, regardless of the families’ incomes. Alaina was inspired to start a Tauranga branch after seeing Bellyful founder Jacqui Ritchie on TVNZ’s Good Sorts. “I heard of it and I thought ‘oh that would be a really cool thing to get involved with’. “I looked into it and found there wasn’t one in Tauranga; apparently a lot of people have asked about it.” Alaina decided she would take on the role of area coordinator for Tauranga and help to get a local branch up and running. Alaina says while she received a lot of help from her husband and mother when her first daughter was born, she can imagine how difficult it could be for mothers with multiple children or less help. “I know that so many women don’t have that support. “I know that there are a lot of mums out there that are having a second child. It would just be so difficult. “It’s not only about the meals; it’s about bringing the community together.”

Bellyful also helps out families struggling to cope with parent or child illness. Before the Tauranga branch can take off, Alaina needs to find volunteers to help with fundraising and cooking meals. Bellyful branches work from Bellyful recipes with specific ingredients and have cook-a-thons once a month where volunteers get together and make the food. An information evening is being held next month for those interested in helping out. The evening begins at 7.30pm on Friday, September 7 at Hotel Armitage in Tauranga. Phone or email Alaina to confirm your attendance on 021 126 1940 or By Corrie Taylor laina_04@hotmail.com

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Mount toy haven seeks help Despite operating in the Bay for more than 15 years, the Mount Maunganui Toy Library is a toy haven still unknown to many. The not-for-profit organisation provides endless entertainment for children at a minimum cost – operating similarly to a standard library but instead of books, it rents out a huge range of children’s toys to its 200-odd members. The library, on Macdonald Street in Mount Maunganui, stocks hundreds of toys for children aged from birth to six years old which can be rented for two weeks for between $1–$5 each. There is also a big selection of larger toys, including ride-on toys, water tables, slides, bikes and dolls’ houses. A bouncy castle and bubble machine also prove popular for parties. Treasurer Teresa Snell says it is fulfilling to provide children with continuous entertainment in a time when toys can be so expensive to purchase.

“This is a great way to give children a wide range of toys or, if you’re considering a larger purchase, to see if your child likes a certain toy. “Especially with the bigger toys, people don’t want to purchase or store them long-term.” She says they offer deals for grandparents, who often find renting a stroller, high chair or games very helpful. Teresa says the library is in constant need of funding to pay rent and purchase new toys. Right now, the organisation is looking for committee members to help run the library, including a grants officer and toy purchasers. Members attend a meeting once a month, but can ultimately put in as much time as they want. Anyone interested in helping can contact 572 5228 or email mttoylibrary@gmail.com The library also welcomes toy donations.

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King to speak in Hamilton One of New Zealand’s top criminal defence lawyers, Greg King, will discuss the controversial Scott Guy murder trial with an invite-only audience in Hamilton on August 31. King, who defended Ewen Macdonald, is a guest speaker at the next Waikato Institute of Technology’s Press Club event at Hamilton’s Ferrybank Conference and Convention Centre. He will speak about the infamous case to an audience of about 100 guests including journalism students, politicians and well-known media personalities. King’s clients include Clayton Weatherston, who was charged with the murder of Sophie Elliot, and the oldest man to be charged with murder in New Zealand at 90years-old. The defence work of King deflected jail time for the 90-year-old, a South

Auckland liquor store owner who attacked two youths with a hockey stick. The youths were believed to be robbing him. King accepted the invitation to the media lunch from Wintec editor in residence Steve Braunias, who organised the event. Earlier this year, the press club, formally known as Media Bites, hosted a talk by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, who spoke about the state of the nation’s news and political reporting. Past speakers have included Paul Holmes, Te Radar, John Campbell and Michael Laws. Sir Colin Meads, politicians David Shearer and Simon Bridges, TV3 political editor Patrick Gower and numerous newspaper editors have also previously been on guest lists. Wintec journalism student Nikita Oliver says the media lunch is a benefit to Wintec students. “I think it is an awesome idea, you get to meet people in the industry TV3 political reporter Patrick Gower and CEO of and well-known New Zealanders The Lawrenson Group John Lawrenson, mingle with that you probably wouldn’t meet a Wintec journalism student. Photo by Photo supplied otherwise.” By Zoe Hunter

Thanks for supporting the symphonia Bay of Plenty Symphonia wishes to acknowledge and thank the following donors and supporters for the parts they played in the success of last Sunday afternoon’s thrilling concert, A Taste of Europe.

Promoter Marlene Stewart says they would like to thank Sovereign Trust for their donation, and valued sponsorships from Red Ant Graphic Design and Snap Printing. Also thanks to the symphonia’s many supporters, including Village Radio, Friends of the Symphonia and also, special thanks to Tom Hawley, who donated two beautifully woodworked items for the raffle.

A special acknowledgement goes to Sun Media and the Radio Network for their sponsorship and unstinting and valued support, says Marlene. “Our grateful thanks are extended to all of the above and to the outstanding team at Baycourt, and also to our loyal audience whose constant support is held in the highest regard by the symphonia.”

THE GREAT CONTROVERSY As each day passes we see and hear snippets and details of news – but is there more? We know there is, for we hear of monetary unions, a global curriculum in education, a world divided into regions rather than nations, and moves to unite fragmented religions in celebration and fellowship. Gradually the concept of a new world order is becoming part of this era, introduced and discussed by politicians until we are comfortable with it. Environmentalists are working with zeal to clean up our global village and educate us how to live. The changes in vocabulary and concepts have been rapid, yet appear spontaneous. Who or what is behind this strategy for the world, unseen and unknown in the twilight areas of power, lobbying its cause – a united world, a design into which we must all fit. When the world is a community, where then will be your rights and freedom? The Bible speaks of these events and places the pros and cons before you. It speaks of a time worldwide when none can buy or sell without fulfilling the conditions laid down, but what if YOU do not want to meet these criteria? The book we are offering allows you to stand back from the daily details of events and see a larger context, not only in history, but also in prophecy. There is a conflict going on, but is it the one you think it is? Where is the power struggle? Are you being involved by your own choices as each day passes? You cannot afford to be complacent. “The Great Controversy” is challenging reading, and to be fair, we should warn you that it could change your thinking. All the same, why not examine its claims, question its statements and test the evidence for yourself? The very dignity of our lives is based on our ability to think. This is why God says to you, “Come now, and let us reason together...”

“The Great Controversy”, with the perspective it presents on global developments affecting your individuality, is imperative reading. You owe it to yourself to investigate what really is developing around you. The opportunity to send for “The Great Controversy” may not soon come again, and can, by its very nature, only be available in a time of freedom of speech and thought. Fill in the coupon today, while you have the chance. There will be no callers and no cost. This book also provides the good news that the controversy will eventually be over. Its closing paragraph: “The great controversy is ended. Sin and sinners are no more. The entire universe is clean. One pulse of harmony and gladness beats through the vast creation. From Him who created all, flow life and light and gladness, throughout the realms of unlimited space. From the minutest atom to the greatest world, all things, animate and inanimate, in their unshadowed beauty and perfect joy, declare that God is love.”        �       �      �     �      

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Bayâ€™s best news keeps coming Born from a burning ambition to offer the Western Bay community the newspaper it deserved, this week the Weekend Sun celebrates another milestone with its 12th birthday.

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Like a lot of 12-year-olds this one has long since developed its forthright personality. Outspoken, insightful and popular among its wide circle of friends â€“ the paper has come a long way in a short time. Proud parents Claire and Brian Rogers scratch their head at how time has flown since their baby was born in a â€œcosyâ€? office in 2nd Ave. For the past three years, Sun Media has brought the latest news to online readers as soon as it happens with Sun Live â€“ living up to its mission to be first with the news. â€œThere has been rapid growth in SunLive â€“ it has really established itself as the place to get your news first and has catapulted Sun Media into top position as the Bayâ€™s leading media organisation,â€? says Brian. SunLive is now consistently ranked in the countryâ€™s top five most viewed news websites, while latest readership figures show The 19 Second Avenue - Tauranga Weekend Sun continues to dominate the regionâ€™s newspapers. Figures released on Wednesday* show The Weekend Sunâ€™s readership continues to grow, currently sitting at 81,000 per edition. This is well ahead of the regionâ€™s other community paper which is losing readers. Continued...

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Tauranga sailor Peter Burlingâ€™s Olympic silver medal alongside Blair Tuke was the 100th medal won by New Zealand in more than a century of competing at the Olympic Games.

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That tally may be added to by a handful of other Bay athletes over the coming days, including Tauranga hockey players Samantha Charlton and Gemma Flynn - who will face

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Ralph Team members Tash and Diesel, and cat Ralph, added to the workplace’s family feel. Continued... “Looking back, it’s been an interesting journey and a pleasure bringing the region some choice, variety and quality reading,” says Brian. “The fact that the Sun has flourished, despite a few critics, proves that we know what we’re doing. So many papers have come and gone over the years. It wasn’t easy in the early years but we stuck to our knitting and today enjoy massive support from the community. We know you appreciate having an alternative - a better alternative - and that competition has done wonders for the media scene in Tauranga.” Along with its fresh content the paper was soon drawing many devoted readers for Brian’s column Rogers Rabbits – which has become compulsory weekly reading for its insightful commentary. With the support of advertisers and readers the Sun has come a long way from the little house on 2nd Avenue where it started in August 2000. The business began with three titles - Coast & Country, The Weekend Sun and Waterline magazine – the last of which traces its origins back to 1995. Coast & Country, which is the only free monthly regional magazine-style publication to be delivered to the Bay’s huge rural market, The Sun and Waterline were over time supplemented by New Farm Dairies and Bay Driver, as well as Sun Creative – our team of graphic designers who consult with private business, offering all your graphic design, branding, print, publishing and promotions. From the first cramped office the paper moved to Devonport Road, before shifting to premises in the historic building at No.1 The Strand - with its unique specialised function facility - where the team has grown to 35.

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Break out the champagne before you buy Ever wanted to be driven around while sipping bubbly and inspecting homes to buy, or not, as you see fit?

eration Homes, Highmark Homes, Harwood Homes and Fowler Homes. “There’s a real mix of brand new award-winning homes to larger homes to economical homes,” says Tauranga Home & Leisure Expo organOrganisers of the Tauranga iser Graeme Martin. Home and Leisure Expo Each show home will will allow you to do host a different mix just that next month of expertise and when, for the first with complimentime, they roll tary nibbles and out Show Home refreshments also Champagne available, it’s sure Tours. to be a fantastic Four beautiful way to search for a Tauranga show new home. “It will homes will be rollbe an easy and enjoying out the welcome able way to check out mats for four tours on what’s hot in home design the weekend of September and architecture, and to 22-23, with home and interior designers and other Bay Events owner Graeme Martin, Folwer Homes get to talk with those home designers, interior and home finishers also on site. sales and design consultant Glenn Halls and exterior home finishers you Each show home will Tauranga Fowler Homes local owner Tony O’Brien. normally wouldn’t get to feature special incentives Photo by Tracy Hardy. meet,” says Graeme. “It for tourists to ‘cash in’ will be worth the tour alone, just to talk with them.” should they wish to continue the relationship further. Tourists will also receive free ‘same day access’ to the These include a $5000 cash back option, a new iPad, Tauranga Home and Leisure Expo. Tickets will be lima free dishwasher, oven, hob top and hood package, a ited to 20 per tour, with one morning and afternoon bonus landscape package, a brick and tile option for tour to run on both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for the price of iron and weatherboard, a complete home the tours, running from 9.15am-12.30pm and from design package values at $2000 and more. The four 1pm-4.15pm, cost $30 each or $50 for a couple. participating show homes in this year’s tour are Gen-

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In this article I thought I would explain some of the more common types of life insurance cover available.

Pays for health treatment in a private hospital and in doing so gives you access to the very best medical care at a time that suits you, in the hospital of your choice, with the specialist of your choice when you need it most. So avoiding the long public hospital waiting lists. GP visits, prescriptions charges, specialist and tests costs can also be covered.

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Insures your ability to earn your income. Provides you with a monthly payment if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury. It is essential to anyone with a partner or a family dependant on their income for their lifestyle. Can also be used to cover mortgage loan repayments. With a Planwise Risk Specialist you receive the best possible support. If you would like a more comprehensive explanation of these types of cover or would like some specialist advice around a protection plan for you and your family, please contact a Planwise representative today. Planwise is running a number of “Financial Literacy For Youth” seminars through the Planwise Youth Trust. Visit www.planwise.co.nz for more details.

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I watched a very upset property owner in Rotorua, plunging a three metre rod down into the soil on his property to illustrate how the local council was to blame for giving consent for a residential development to be built on such an inappropriate land structure.

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We have all been warned but there are many examples of dubious land development in the Bay of Plenty. Farmers are even more aware of the problems with our soils as they are often accused of bad farm management by not controlling run-off from their farms, by allowing stock to graze on stream banks and by developing roading and structures on their land that threaten our ‘versatile soils’. It seems that the gentleman believes that council or perhaps both councils could be the problem with inadequate understanding control of development and in particular control of stormwater in all parts of the district Omokoroa can absorb a certain amount of rain and release it through the soil without too many problems but as roads and

houses appear, the run-off is concentrated in water courses that become significantly more saturated than the soil. It is unbelievable that the council believed they could put another 6000 houses with the associated roading on the peninsula and not expect an increased problem with stormwater and land slumping. Councillor Webber has revealed that the council has spent over $50m already on stormwater control to protect the current Omokoroa development alone. The slumping with damaged homes in Matua recently and the Vale Street collapse a few years ago are more examples of the same inherent instability in our soils. The recent protection of versatile soils for agriculture has seen more residential development on flood plains. In the last District Plan WBOPDC provided maps of what they considered might be flood prone areas. One project at proposed at that time included a 40 house development on the McKinney Stream estuary. The project was successfully challenged with local informa-

tion of actual flood pattern information available in the local area. This exercise also revealed that the council had no guidelines for residential development on flood prone areas and the engineering practice of top loading land to compact the soils is useless when the soil becomes saturated. A builder’s report I saw on a property recognised a house splitting in two because, in one part the soils was ‘so saturated it lost its load bearing capacity’. The local phrase is that it had ‘turned to porridge’ but the proper term is liquefaction. Maybe we will need an earthquake before the council will admit that their approved residential developments are disasters waiting to happen and admit that farmers might know more about the land than they think. The recent increase in storm bombs has revealed the need for a better understanding that the rich versatile soils are a problem for every one in the Bay and that council’s responsibility has to start long before demanding site engineering reports and charging ever-increasing consent fees.

Tauranga property market remains static The Tauranga real estate market remains subdued according to the latest sales figures, with prices still 10 per cent below the market peak.

down in both the Mount MaunganuiPapamoa and Western Bay areas. The Tauranga median price was $359,500 from $342,500 a year ago, Mount Maunganui/Papamoa was $389,000 from $416,000, and in the Western Bay median prices were $362,500 from $373,500. Property numbers sold were down on the previous year, except in the Western Bay where it was the same. Eves Realty principal Craig Hilton says they are getting good buyer inquiries but sales were limited by the stock available. He says they were

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getting strong inquiries from first home buyers, along with some interest from investors and higher bracket buyers. Craig says with strong buyer interest limited by property listings, it was a good time for people who had been thinking about listing “because the buyers are there”. But he stressed it is important for vendors to ensure the property is prepared for sale - both on the property itself and with paperwork addressing issues including any outstanding consents. Figures from QV.co.nz show prices in Tauranga city have gone up 1.6 per cent over the year to a median of $401,678, a rise well below the national average of 4.6 per cent. The national average has been pushed up by a strong growth trend in most main cities (Auckland 6.3 per cent, Christchurch 5.8 per cent, Dunedin 3.8 per cent and Hamilton 3.5 per cent), while other main centres and provincial centres have lagged behind. QV.co.nz research director Jonno Ingerson says Tauranga values have been flat for most of the last year, with most of the 1.6 per cent increase over that time occurring in the last quarter. But he says these rises may be short lived with the latest month showing values flattening again. By Hamish Carter

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Senior stylists Lynette Joseph and Lesley Boylen with owner and senior stylist Olivea Anstis.

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Boutique 68 Hair Studio is a quaint little salon providing high quality service and experience. With all staff members having owned their own salons, owner Olivea Anstis says combined with great coffee and magazines on offer, what more could customers need when visiting a salon? Olivea established the studio six years ago before selling it to have her second baby. One year later, she has brought it back with a passion to produce high quality hairdress-

ing and create a space where clients can relax and unwind without the huge price tag. Olivea has numerous awards under her belt, including being a finalist in New Zealand’s prestigious L’Oreal Colour Trophy and was a session stylist backstage at New Zealand Fashion Week. Experienced stylist Leslie Boylen is also on offer – with 25 years’ experience, she produces a high standard of hairdressing and is continuously up skilling by attending Servilles’ courses and seminars. Lynette Joseph brings a world of knowledge and skill to the salon,

having taught at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic for 11 years. She has a huge passion for hairdressing photography competitions and won the NZARH Editorial Stylist of the Year twice for the BOP region. Lynette works at the salon every Thursday late night. “So what are you waiting for?” says Olivea. “Spring is not far away and it’s about time we all freshen up with a new cut and colour. “Let us make you beautiful. If you’re not totally convinced that we are the salon for you then come and meet us first with a free consultation and hear our ideas for you.”

Are you giving your all? “You can’t make a great play unless you do it first in practice.” CHUCK NOLL This is so obvious does anything else need to be said – I believe so, I think it is good to be reminded of it periodically. Muhammad Ali spoke about how he won the game far from witnesses, when he was at the gym and on the road, working out on his own. Others have spoken about wanting to become a champion and knowing that they must be prepared to put in the work, choose not to stay out late, not to miss the workout, to put in 100% each time, to choose the sacrifice for the goal ahead of them - we need only look at the recent examples of our Olympic achievers. And sport is really a microcosm of life. If you want to achieve something, you do need to put in the hours, you do need to sacrifice for the greater reward; you also need to accept that sometimes you won’t achieve it when you thought you would, and to

make the decision to persevere because it is also in the present play of the moment that you begin to become the winner – in whatever field you are working. Are you doing all you can, are you willing to put in the work, the sacrifice and the practise, in order to attain the end-game result you have set for yourself? If you would like to find out more about coaching, phone Mary Parker for a complimentary session 07 577 1200, email info@coachingtheattitude.co.nz or visit www.coachingtheattitude.co.nz

Planting day for visually impaired Bay of Plenty Lions clubs have organised a visually impaired planting day at the new Lions Tree Grove in the TECT All Terrain Park on September 8. All visually impaired people are invited to help plant a special place for people with disabilities to visit with friends and family. The event starts at 10.30am. For information, email johnsmale@ clear.co.nz (Rotorua) or pam.and.brian@ xtra.co.nz (Tauranga) for details.

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Is your body able to heal? Our bodies have built in repair systems that will try, as much as possible, to restore damaged cells, tissues and organs back to their original state.

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In some cases it is not possible to restore back to how things were. Some problems, especially chronic diseases, cause permanent change and damage. With these our goal is to slow the rate of damage and to restore original function as much as possible. If you have a health problem, it is important to test the ability of your body to heal itself by adding the nutrients that can bring change to damaged tissue. Unfortunately most people never give themselves the chance to do so. Everything starts with diet and some foods tend to help while others hinder. The role of well formulated supplements is critical as these can target specific amounts of nutrients. The best part of my role is to see the delight when

people get real improvements from long term problems by making what are often small adjustments. As an example, our bodies need to be able to make sufficient antioxidant enzymes to neutralise the free radicals that are part of most disease processes. To make these enzymes, your body needs sufficient selenium, zinc, copper and manganese. Without these your body cannot defend itself or heal when damaged. People who are unwell should ensure their daily multi-supplement has 75-150mcg of selenium, 7.5-15mg of zinc, 1-2 mg of copper (zinc and copper are closely interrelated) and 1-2mg of manganese ideally as amino acid chelates. If your knee or other joint cartilage has eroded from arthritis, realistically the damage has been done. What

we can do is to slow further damage and to take the inflammation from joint tissue. In the case of arthritis we want to put the handbrake on the free radical damage to cartilage cells, to reduce joint tissue inflammation then to provide the building blocks of cartilage. This will not turn back the clock but it may well slow further damage and to make things much more comfortable. with John Arts Over the next few weeks we will look at how nutritional therapy can be introduced alongside conventional medical treatment for some common problems. It is important though to get good advice as it is important to target the body systems damaged by specific problems. Give me a call if you need help. To join my weekly newsletter go to www.johnarts.co.nz and visit www.abundant.co.nz

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‘Tough’ cat’s mates need homes too The Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre had such a good response to last week’s article about their black cat Diesel that they have decided to appeal to the public for homes for other unfortunate felines in their care.

Rena, another black cat, was found by a member of the public who had seen two children dumping it. The cat, likely between 1-2 years old, kept hanging around looking for food, and was transferred to ARRC thanks to a referral from a vet clinic. “She is sweet and affectionate and must have been someone’s little darling previously,” says ARRC Wildlife Trust coordinator Sue Mackey. A second cat – this time a ginger boy aged about four – was also brought in by a member

of the public who found him roaming homeless near their home. They took pity on him, fed him and had him desexed in preparation for rehoming, before handing him to ARRC on the advice of vets. Sue says he is a kind and gentle boy who likes to sit on a lap but would rather not be picked up. The team at ARRC also have plenty of other furry friends looking for a home. Anyone interested should phone Sue on 07 552 5503. By Ben Guild

ARRC Wildlife Trust’s Sue Mackey with Rena. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Skin checks Who, what, when, how? New Zealand has one of the highest rate of skin cancers in the world.

olive skin and rarely burn. What is involved in a skin check? A skin check is more than just looking. It involves a full history of skin cancer risk, skin care advice, addressing spots of concern and a systematic exam of all body parts with particular attention to sun-exposed sites. Your dermatologist may elect to use dermatoscopy, which is a skin surface microscopy to further enhance diagnostic accuracy. If there is suspicion of a skin cancer, a biopsy (removal of a small piece of skin) may be performed and sent to the laboratory for further analysis. Early detection of skin cancer improves outcomes.

Two out of three New Zealanders will be diagnosed with a skin cancer by the age of 70. In spite of these statistics, dermatology teaching in medical schools is under-represented and highly variable. Unlike other doctors, dermatologists complete a coordinated programme and spend a minimum of four years of dedicated skin training in addition to more than 10 years of medical training. This includes extensive training in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. Am I at risk of having a skin cancer? If you are of European The Skin Centre is very excited to descent, you are at high risk of have Dr Eugene Tan joining their having a skin cancer. This risk is team. He will be working closely even higher if you already have a with Dr Salmon and Dr Mortimer Dr Eugene Tan. family member with a skin cancer. in the Mohs Surgical Unit. Contact The more easily you burn, the higher the risk. Those the Skin Centre to book a skin check appointment at medium risk are individuals who mildly burn but with Dr Tan. See the advertisement on this page for acquire a tan. Those at low risk are those who have By Dr. Eugene Tan MBChB FRACP contact details.

One tonne Te Puke scouts 1930s era Te Puke scouts stand tall. Planning is underway for the Te Puke Scout group’s centenary to be celebrated on the final weekend of October. The troop has been running since 1912, apart from periods during the two world wars due to a lack of youth numbers and leaders. Organisers are looking for an indication of the number of people interested in attending before committing to the scale of the celebrations, with registration forms to be sent to those who express interest. Many areas around Te Puke have had strong connections with the pursuit, with membership in the

district reaching approximately 200 cubs and scouts in the mid-1950s. In 1963 the present Te Puke Scout Hall was built in Stock Rd after a significant effort was put into raising funds. Currently, there are no scouts groups in Maketu, Paengaroa, Pukehina or Pongakawa, with children from those areas travelling to Te Puke for activities. Phone Barbara Bain, 07 573 5735 or 0211 647 709 or email tepukescocuts@gmail.com for more details. Registration for the event, running from October 26-28, closes on By Ben Guild September 1.

Lions rally to bring Christmas fare The Otumoetai Lions are planning to rally behind the needy in December by launching a new Christmas tradition benefitting the Tauranga Food Bank. Rain or shine, the charitable organisation will run the Lions Tin Can Rally at Baypark on Sunday, November 9 from 1-3pm. Registration for the event, to be

held at The Strand car park off Wharf St from 9-11.30am, will be a good time for the public to view the bikes. Registration, costing $15 and at least two cans of food, includes a souvenir rally pin, a special gift and a raffle ticket, with more tickets given to those who bring additional cans of food. Prizes include two $250 Bayride gift certificates, two $250 Motocity gift certificates, high tea and

buffet vouchers from Trinity Wharf Hotel and a Discover Scuba package for two people from Earth2Ocean Tauranga. Music will be provided by Chill Factor and buffet meals at Baypark will be available. All proceeds will be donated to the Tauranga Food Bank. Google ‘Lions Tin Can Rally’ for more details or register your intent by emailing otolion@freenet.co.nz

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Fascinating field fungi for all One of the oldest foraged foods are mushrooms. On the outskirts of Milan I’ve seen the locals foraging for mushrooms and collecting them in wicker baskets as they have done for centuries. The most prized specimens fetch good prices at the local market. Years ago on the outskirts of Christchurch, in the foot hills around Banks Peninsula, I remember

gathering large flat field mushrooms from the paddocks. These days however because of pesticide over-use field mushrooms seem harder to find and some people hunt out a particular type of mushroom that contains psilocybin, well known for its hallucinogenic properties. Cultivated mushrooms are the safer option as there are a few dangerous and deadly ones; fungi given names like death cap and amanita muscaria

– bright red with white patches of Strychnine. Over the past few springs there has been a hexagonal lace-like fungus which sprouts from a puffball-like pod under trees by the Waikareao express way. The children enjoyed poking them with sticks to watch them unfold and expand like something from another world. The mushrooms these days are

Marinated Field Mushroom and Goats Cheese Melt Ingredients: 12 field mushrooms 2 cups malt vinegar ¾ cup brown sugar Few sprigs of thyme 4 cloves garlic Sea salt & fresh cracked pepper 150g goat feta Micro greens for garnish Dash of avocado oil Splash of balsamic vinegar

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mostly cultivated. There’s nothing wrong with cultivated mushrooms but they seem to lack the intense flavour of wild field mushrooms. To combat this, and to intensify the flavour, mushrooms adapt well to some slow cooking. This week’s creation uses a simple marinade, goats’ cheese and micro greens to create a memorable mushroom dish with a magic all of its own.

Did I hear that right? I nearly fell off the beanbag when I heard the boss wanted Ady and I to give away this “Soup for Cats.” I might only be a pup, but have learnt at an early age not to meddle with cats, especially hungry ones.

Never come between a cat and its dinner, even if it is a swanky new broth for brawlers. So if you must enter the contest and win a prize for your feisty feline, don’t bring the thing in to collect it. See how to enter below. - Flo.

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Cats can’t do their own shopping, but if they could they might just opt for Fancy Feast’s new Royale Broths. An innovative New Zealand first, the dishes, containing a mix of premium cuts of fish and real seafood, are the only broths available for cats in New Zealand. The food is natural with no nasty fillers, and comes in four flavours: Bonito, Surimi & Anchovies; Tuna, Surimi & Prawns; Tuna, Surimi & Whitebait; and Seabream, Surimi, Sole and Snapper.

The Weekend Sun has two Fancy Feast giveaway packs, comprising assorted four packs of Fancy Feast Royale Broths, to give away to lucky readers who can tell us how many of the four flavours contains Surimi. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, August 29.

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Fresh new menu and price not overcooked in the slightest. The servings are generous and we are very happy with the overall experience. Equally as satisfying is the bill. With the entrees at just $5 and the mains averaging $14, our total dinner for two comes to just $39! The food is delicious, the service is quick and friendly, and the price is unbeatable, especially considering the restaurant allows BYO with no fee for corkage. So what’s not to love about Eastern Ocean Restaurant? By Hayley Westwood

After more than five years serving Asian meals, Tauranga’s favourite Chinese restaurant is introducing a new a la carte menu. Eastern Ocean Restaurant in Grey Street, already popular for its bustling Yum Cha experience, will now be offering freshly cooked dishes at unrivalled prices. I had the opportunity to meet restaurateur Benson Qin and sample dishes from his new menu. It’s difficult not to relax as we settle into the comfortable dining chairs and drink the jasmine tea we are offered on arrival. The surroundings are just as warm, with decorative gold wallpapers and red carpet creating an authentic and tasteful ambience. The menu is simple and authentic, and includes the mainstays of Chinese cuisine as well as an extensive new range of flavours. For entree we are offered dumplings from the Yum Cha menu, served in traditional steam baskets. The Pan Fried Pork dumpling and the Steamed Pork and Spinach dumpling are perfectly cooked - the flavours are fresh and combine wonderfully. With three dumplings on each plate, you may be fighting over the last one. During the short wait for the mains, Benson explains the reasons for the change in menu.

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estaurant. ean R d Anxi G ong from Eastern Oc “In tough economic times, we want to “There is nowhere else in the Bay of provide people with a quality restaurant Plenty which can offer a quality restauexperience at takeaway prices.” rant meal in lovely surroundings for these But it’s clear that Benson is unwilling prices.” to sacrifice the quality of the meals and Black Bean Chicken and Sizzling Beef is passionate about offering an authentic hotplate soon arrive with rice. It is nicely experience. plated and garnished in traditional “Our chefs from Shangai use locallyChinese style. Being fresh from the wok, sourced fresh meat and vegetables, and the meat is tender, and the flavours are our other ingredients are sourced directly bold and very tasty. I was glad to see that from China. the green vegetables are crispy fresh and

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Method Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a sponge roll tin with baking paper or spray with oil. In a large pot, melt butter. Add cocoa and stir for 30 seconds. Remove from stove. Stir in sugar followed by the rest of the ingredients apart from chocolate. Poor into sponge roll tin and sprinkle chocolate drops over the top before you place in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool sprinkle a little icing sugar over the top.

Water rights driving many of us insane 2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

TECT AGM Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meetings of TECT (Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust), TECT Charitable Trust, TECT Holdings Ltd, TECT Finance Ltd, TECT Finance No.2 Ltd and Consumers of TECT. Friday 31 August, 5:30pm. TECT Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Te Maunga, Tauranga. We invite Consumers* to join us to hear about the activities of TECT in the last 12 months. $32.2 million was distributed to Consumers and Consumer Community Organisations during the year. Find out how the money was spent and how TECT fulfilled its obligations to Consumers. BUSINESS OF MEETING 1. To receive and adopt the Annual Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2012. 2. To receive and adopt the Annual Accounts, including the Audit Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2012. 3. To pass the following resolution: That Trustee remuneration payable to all Trustees taken as a whole of $102,000 per annum (plus meeting allowances) remain unchanged for the next financial year. 4. To consider and approve the appointment of an Auditor and to authorise the Trustees to fix the Auditor’s remuneration for the next financial year. 5. General Business (if any). ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TECT's 2012 Annual Report and Financial Statements will be available for inspection at the Annual General Meeting and afterwards at the Secretary’s Office, 96 Cameron Road, Tauranga between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm. Copies can also be downloaded from TECT’s website at www.tect.org.nz. Fraser Lellman, Secretary *Consumers of TECT are TrustPower power account holders in Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty Districts.

Reading and hearing all about the water rights is driving many of us insane. Rain comes from the sky, clouds, heavens, whatever you like to call what is above us on earth. It comes down, of course in many forms; sleet, snow, rain, hail; and brings tourists to the mountains but can cause havoc for the farmers and to those who wish to climb mountains, perhaps, lose their lives. Hail and rain brings trouble at times as well. Damage causes floods and loss of life and livelihood as well. So do we put a claim to the Maori, Iwi, Treaty of Waitangi, whatever they call themselves to pay insurance companies for the damage it’s caused? Oh no! The greedy citizens just want, and keep wanting – power, drinking water and all the mod-cons that other nations have brought into this country for all of us. It’s true they are trying to make a mockery of the Treaty of Waitangi and form their own selfish, greedy group and then run the country. Like Fiji, under their cruel leader, or will they fight among themselves and kill each other like back in history to find a leader? I wonder which tribe will win? Judy Webber, Te Puke.

Licence to blame In response to an article written by Letitia Atkinson ( The Sun Fri Aug 17) quoting Dr David Jones, “that poor housing, unemployment and large family size are risk factors” In my childhood (two generations ago) we were often brought up in old draughty houses, no insulation whatsoever or double glazing, and a family of three or four children the norm. We didn’t have the aggression we see now. I appreciate that finding employment is quite difficult at present but there has always been a situation when some people have had to take a job that was not their choice and they certainly were expected to turn up on time, alcohol and drug free! A PC (politically correct) attitude to life gives a licence to always blame someone or something else. It’s time we took responsibility for ourselves and taught our children likewise. Greed and selfishness can never be overcome by legislation. Joan Kehely, Tauranga.

One gender parenting My Oxford Universal dictionary does not define a family as having to include people of both genders. The word family embraces various definitions. Come on Ursula McGrath, do unto others and give those who form one gender parented families the right to chose to be married or not. To love another person is one of the most wonderful and enriching things a human can do. We do not have the right to pass judgement on who others can love just because it is against our own personal beliefs. Live and let live. Jill Shephard, Papamoa.

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Teenage breeding scheme in fifth decade The extremely successful teenage breeding programme being run by the New Zealand Government looks set to continue into its fifth decade. With teenage birth rates in some sectors now so high, we’re getting enquiries from overseas countries wishing to up their birth rates. When it began in the 1970’s everyone thought it was a huge joke. Lying around all day doing nothing except misbehaving and fornicating and getting paid for it. In hindsight the cost is high. Not only for the whole country but for the individuals involved who become addicted to being rewarded for failing. The NZ welfare state is anything but well. It’s failing our people, it’s failing our nation but most of all, it’s insidiously undermining our relationships with one another. What seemed like a good idea in the 1930’s has underwritten a 21st Century nightmare. Our high and overflowing court and jail rates are testimony to this. We desperately need new ideas and new ways to succeed in today’s unforgiving world and I would suggest giving benefits to young people to fail and breed isn’t one of them. So come on NZ Government, let’s get real here. Stop sponsoring uneducated teenagers from breeding another lost generation. We’ve got enough thieves, thugs and thickheads out there already. Graeme Martin, Otumoetai.

Unacceptable Rena cost With regard to reports that the Rena debacle could cost New Zealanders as much as $50 million. This has to be completely unacceptable. We did not put the Rena on the reef. The responsibility for this and subsequent results lie completely with the owners and insurers. End of story. When the Golden Master was beached on Matakana Island after striking the same, or a nearby reef many years ago I do not recall any demands being made on New Zealand taxpayers to foot any of the resulting recovery, or any other costs. Barry Walker, Mt Maunganui.

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Fine line between Maori: Get beyond grievance mode freedom of speech and xenophobia I am writing to support the letter written by Tasha Tukaokao, August 17. I am also appalled at the ‘racist crap’ constantly spewed across the letters page of The Sun. These opinions are short on logic and long on xenophobia. Greedy Maori seems to be a constant favourite theme. It seems strange that trying to recover stolen possessions is considered greedy. Would your correspondents be so generous if the govt turned up and took their land, compensated for that ‘acquisition’ with $12.50, but only after 150 years of bureaucratic denial? In regards to your note about freedom of speech, I think that is a little disingenuous. It reminds me of the ‘we were only following orders’ claims of SS officers at the Nuremburg trials. They also had something to do with racism I believe. With respect Brian, you do edit letters, sometimes abridging them. And freedom of speech is not a carte blanche invitation to hate speech. There are limitations to free speech. I appreciate it is difficult for you. You have to walk a fine line indeed! Other newspapers often don’t print letters, simply publishing a reply that the letter wasn’t printed as ‘these issues have already been thoroughly canvassed’. We are entitled to our opinion, but xenophobia is not an opinion, it is a psychological dysfunction (insanity) caused by the ego attaching itself to a belief. And a belief is not a truth. If people have something to say they should carefully consider their ‘belief ’ and ask themselves; ‘can I really know this to be true?’ And not in some silly superficial way, but really try to consider things from a neutral perspective. Maybe they could then offer a solution. Hugh Robb, Tauranga.

Claiming ownership Racist crap: So long as Maori elect members of parliament who claim ownership of water, foreshore, seabed, fisheries etc, they can expect to get their crap thrown back in their faces. Tasha writes “for the benefit of all and future generations.” If that is what it means, Maori need to start talking that way. We understand well enough what is spoken. Anyone who wants to put New Zealand first can do so at the next election. Doug Grayling, Welcome Bay.

Breach of natural justice For your information and for that of your readers. The BOP Regional Councillors they voted for, have decreed after months of contemplation that claims of Significant Maori Areas are not required to be supported by real evidence of their existence, nor are claimants required to consult with affected landowners. This lop-sided breach of natural justice has often occured, and by this decree will continue to occur. It is unjustifiable and must halt. Be aware and check your property title. If you believe there is a councillor who will listen, raise the issue. Turning a blind eye in disbelief has been convenient. But it is not turning the tide on groundless claims. Let’s hold a referendum. Is this a fair go? Or is it not? B Anderson, Tauranga.

Praise for symphonia

Many thanks to the letters in support of the symphonia received this week. The letters from Harry Kiriakidis, Rebecka Beetz, Jane Mason, Marlene Stewart and Don Butler are published in full on www.sunlive.co.nz Editor’s note:

Most letters are edited or abridged for reasons of brevity and length. Priority is given to letters less than 200 words. Shorter is better so everyone can have a say. All letters must include address and phone numbers (not for publication) for the purposes of verification and to enable us to clarify issues raised, if necessary.

In reply to Tasha Tukaokao, you wrote an energetic and passionate letter about “racist crap”. None of it is directed at Maori as a people, it is purely about money and is nothing to do with the people or the culture. It is one hundred percent about the deeds of the few in the cabal who are claiming ongoing squillions in cash and assets through what is being seen as the Treaty Gravy Train and which sadly does not appear to reach those further down the food-chain. No-one is complaining about compensation for genuine claims. I recently quoted Maori academic Dr Brian McDonnell who warned in essence that “The Waitangi Express should apply

the brakes to slow the rush into a divisive future.” He also said that Maori “must put the distant past behind them, clear up genuine grievances, get beyond grievance mode and take personal responsibility to improve their lives.” The fact that he mentions “divisive future” and “genuine grievances” shows his concern about the direction of the treaty claims of his people. So Tasha, you and the rest of middle New Zealand who just go about their lives, are not the subject of the continuing discussion. Many thanks to Brian for having a forum where all, including Tasha, can voice an opinion about a fraught subject which is heading in a very dangerous direction. Robin Bishop, Pyes Pa.

One ‘chosen’ race singled out for privileges It seems that Tasha Tukaokao (17-8-12) is very much against racism in the form of singling out one race of people from another. That may seem fine, until one listens to the greedy racist claims that demand one ‘race’ of people to be singled out from the others for very special race based privileges. This ‘chosen’ race ( seemingly that of Ms Tukaokao) demand water rights, exclusive seafood quotas and allowances, their very own rugby team, and claims for just about anything you can think of from the air waves to the DNA of native plants, all of which racially

discriminate against me and all other non maori New Zealanders. So who are the racists? This group demanding these race based privileges or the group opposing these racist privileges? Seems obvious to me as I do not want to be a second class citizen in my own country. Until a Govt has the backbone to stop this racist corruption of our democracy, we are on the way to becoming an apartheid. It seems Ms Tukaokao would like that because she is amongst the favoured race. Shame on you Ms Tukaokao. Derek Gordon, Tauranga.

Stealing resources from universal ownership I have some questions for Tasha Tukaokao. Why does she find it acceptable that: Many Maori claims are now up to their fourth ‘full and final’ settlements? That Maori have submitted false and fraudulent testimony and evidence in support of claims to the Waitangi Tribunal for over 30 years? That the Tribunal does not allow contrary evidence from genuine historical records that proves many claims to be based on fraud? That this fraud has been used to steal resources from the universal ownership of all citizens and provide it to Maori for their sole use? When will these resources be returned to the ownership of all citizens and compensa-

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tion paid to them by Maori for the pain and suffering caused by this loss? Maori leaders created this fraud and tribal members have shared in the theft it has brought about. Why does she believe that Maori are a superior ethnic race deserving of superior rights and abilities to the rest of the population and in breach of the Treaty Of Waitangi? Why does she use the word ‘racist’ to describe people who believe everyone to be equal in rights and responsibilities under law? This is the opposite of the correct definition. (abridged) Mike Kuipers von Lande, Mt. Maunganui.

Maori and the manipulation In response to Tasha Tukaokao’s rant against Brian of the Sun for publishing letters which state reader’s views on the disgraceful way Maori are manipulating the Government and people of New Zealand, in order to gain control of this land. As for Tukaokao’s claim Maori are not interested in wealth, then why are they continually making false claims on New Zealand’s resources such as Fisheries, Forestry, Foreshore and Seabed and now Water and a share in the Asset sales which they claim they are against? Too long we have had Government Ministers inventing Treaty principles out of thin air; forging unnecessary alliances with Maori separatists and surrendering our beaches so they can be handed to iwi in secret by their very own tame minister. We have had corrupt Waitangi Tribunal refusing to pay researchers whose findings do not support their racist fantasy, and a Race Relations Commissioner who instructs councils to create special seats for one race only. We have activist judges pretending that the 1840 sovereignty-for-protection deal was an equal partnership between the world’s then greatest empire and dozens of warring stone-age tribes that the British had saved from cannibalism, slavery and extinction. We have battalions of lawyers making fortunes from bogus claims and at least one major newspaper refusing to publish anything which criticises Maori. We should be proud to have an Editor who has the guts to publish the true feelings of the population! Mary Brooks, Avenues.

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

Saturday 25 August

Adrienne Ranson - Body Response

Exhibition of ‘Loud & Operatic’ abstracts by Whakatane artist until Aug 13 at Gallery59, 59 9th Ave, Tauranga. www.gallery59.co.nz

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Group Every Sat at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children/ creche facility. Angela 021 503 940 or 0800AAworks.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

Monthly weekend gatherings to enjoy beautiful music & meet new friends. Pete/Jennifer 574 4238

Bay Association of Sea

Kayakers Meet at Omokoroa & paddle to Bluegum Bay. Bevan 576 8885

Beautiful Women of God Conference Coolstore New Life

Centre, Quarry Rd, Te Puke Sept 1 9.45am - 4pm. Door donation see www.beautyforashesministriesnz.org BOP Christian Singles Non denominational friendship group who meet monthly socially email: bopchristiansingles@gmail.com or visit facebook page BOP Christian Singles. Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 7.3011pm. Friendly atmosphere, good music & supper. Entry $5. All welcome. Run by Tga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194 Craft Market At Browny’s Cafe, cnr SH2 & Lockington Rd, 6km south of Katikati 9am - 2pm. Market Greerton Hall 8am - 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv/Nancy Waihi 07 863 6697 Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438 Monster Muscle Car Auction Turners Auction, Hewletts Rd, Mt Maunganui 12noon. Bouncy castle for the kids & sausage sizzle. Mulch & Horse Manure At Tauranga RD4, 44 Ngapeke Rd, Welcome Bay, Tauranga. Gold coin donation. Bring your trailer or bring your bags & help yourself. Great for the garden or vege patch. Open daily except Sunday.

St Paul’s Co-operating Church Concert

Sept 1 at 242 Dickson Rd, Papamoa 2pm with entertainment by The Silver Tones. Easy listening, old time favourites. Tickets $10pp or $25 family, includes afternoon tea. Door sales available. All welcome. Louise 542 1282 or Alison 575 8922 Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Fuchsia Group Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 1pm. Workshop on fuchsia growing. New members welcome. Pat 579 1655

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Tauranga Leisure Marching Display At QE Youth Centre, 11th Ave, Tauranga. March past 10.30am. Marching starts 11am until approx 2pm. Come & enjoy the colourful displays. The Sociables Males/Females 30’s/40’s. 022 012 0376

Sunday 26 August

3:45 Live Kids Club Every Sun during

term time at Papamoa Library 3.45pm. Games, craft & fun while learning Bible stories. Suited for ages 4-7. No charge. Linda 572 5558. In association with Changepoint.co.nz Balmorals Marching Tea Ladies welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, fellowship & travel. First training Sept 30 at Greerton Primary 11am - 1pm. Anita 571 4096 a/hs Bay Blokart Club Friendly club sailing at Baypark track every Sunday & race days on second Sun of month. Use second entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. Club 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322 Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Does a Christian need to be re-baptist?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 Coast Care Maketu Meet at Kaituna Scenic Reserve, Te Tumu Cut, Ford Rd 9am for planting with the Maketu Ongatoro Wetlands Group. Julian 533 2040 or email: julianfitter@xtra.co.nz

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience last Sun of each month at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am - 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067 Learning Spiritual Laws Sunday’s at Director’s Room, Wholly Bagels & Pizza, 801 Cameron Rd 10-11am. Donations only. Remember & celebrate who you are! Matua Bowling Club Sunday social bowls at Levers Rd 12.30-3.30pm. Cost $5pp incl afternoon tea, raffles, barbecue, game prizes. www.sportsground. co.nz/matuabowls Mount Kids Market Held last Sun of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 9-11.30am. Stalls run by kids selling a wide range or products. Something for everyone. 575 2048 Otumoetai Indoor Bowling Club Champion of Champion Fours, Memorial Hall, Tauranga 9am start. Karen 576 0443 Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market 7.30am 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. $10 per cars space. 0272 593 120. Next market Sept 9. Papamoa Country Music Club Meet 4th Sun of month at Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre 1-4.30pm. Bring a song & a friend. Sharon 572 1983 Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

DVD MOVIES Reviews of DVDs, old and new, as well as other bits and bobs.

Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race Electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419 Rifle Range Public Open Day Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shoot rests, ear muffs, etc. Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz Running Group - Early Runners Every Sun at Papamoa 8.30am. Meet behind Bluebiyou car park, by the beach. Every level of runner welcome. Jefferson 021 264 3211 or email: earlyrunners@nail.com Singles Mix & Mingle 50+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other likeminded singles in a relaxed atmosphere. Gayle 027 439 3267 Theosophical Society “Navigating 2012”, an interactive dialogue with Murray Stentiford, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106 Yulia - A Voice of Rare Beauty At Holy Trinity 7pm. Adults $40, students $25. Door sales available.

Monday 27 August

Aqua-Evolution Swim School Learn to

swim/deep water survival lessons for 12 mths - adults. Free assessments. ‘Triple Dip’ special/ScubaKids Try-Outs. Jan 571 5282 or office@aqua-evolution.org Badminton Bethlehem College Mon & Weds. Senior 7.30-9.40pm. All grades & abilities. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335 Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Mon 7-9pm & social club night Weds 7.30-9.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Fire Brigade Indoor Bowling Club Club night, Dunlop Trophy at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. Anne 579 1079 Fitness League Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St John’s Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Genealogy Friendly group meeting at Papamoa Community Centre 1pm. Fostering genealogy - newcomers & experienced welcome.

OUT THERE GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop

Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Junior Badminton Monday’s Bethlehem College 6-7.30pm. Tues at Otumoetai Action Centre 5.15-6.45pm. All grades. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335 Katikati Art Group Gallery Main St, Katikati. Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm & 2nd Sat of month. Lyceum Club Ladies Make great & lasting friends. Come & see what’s going on at Clubrooms, 68 1st Ave. Margaret 543 3244 Meditation Free classes Mondays 10am. How to stop thinking & worrying experience joy & wellbeing. David/Trish 576 9764 Mount Mainstreet Farmers

Market Every Sunday in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 Otumoetai Indoor Bowling Club Ladies vs Men, Matua School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Mahjong Club Every Monday at Gordon Spratt Sports Centre 12.304pm. All players welcome. Sue 542 3073 Papamoa Patchers Every Monday at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 10am - 3pm. Bring your machine & sew all day. All welcome. Coral 574 1499 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s church hall, Girven Rd. All 9am - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationships Aotearoa Mon - Parenting Through Separation, free course for separating parents, Tga 10am - 12pm. Parenting through separation, Katikati 9-11am. Positively Me 4 Women - self esteem course for women 12.30-2.30pm. Blended Families, course for parents in combined household 7-9pm. ManMade, self esteem course for men 7-9pm. Tues - Parenting Through Separation 7-9pm. Positively Me for Women 12.30-2.30pm. Hot Monogamy - for people in a committed relationship 7-9.30pm. Weds - Parenting for Success, parenting your 2-12yr olds 7-9pm. Sex, Drugs & Homework, parenting your teens 7-9pm. Parenting through Separation, Papamoa 10am 12pm. Thurs - Positively Me 4 women 7-9pm. Living without Pornography. Weekend Course - Relationship Secrets, for couples. 576 8392 Sequence Dance Class Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. $3pp. Gordon 573 4333

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

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Progressive, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm. New bowlers welcome. Jenny 576 3584 Taoist Tai Chi Open Day in Pioneer Room, Te Puke Town Hall 9.30am. 573 6020 Tauranga Dog Training Club Morland Fox Park, Devon St, Greerton. Puppy & home training classes 5 weeks $50. Starts today 6pm to register, 6.30pm class starts. Pam 578 4370 or www. taurangadogtraining.com Tauranga Sequence Dance Club Have fun, get fit, enjoy friends & dance. Every Mon & Weds 7-10pm. Bring a partner. Barbara 552 6227. Every Fri Workshop, tuition & revision 7pm. Ray 576 9332 Tauranga Spinners Weavers & Woolcrafters Every Mon 9.30am 2pm & every 2nd & 4th Thurs 7pm at Art & Craft Rooms, 177 Elizabeth St. New members welcome. Kris 579 9994 Vision Probus Club Meet 4th Mon of month at Bureta Hotel, Redwood Room 10am. 579 2289 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272

Tuesday 28 August

Altrusa Club of Tauranga For women

interested in fellowship, community service, dinner meetings. 2nd & 4th Tues of month 6pm. Denise 570 3134 Anxiety Support Group Junction office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton 1-2pm. 579 9890 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for visitors & learners. Margaret 572 3173 Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meet at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Colleen 576 7610

Conversation Cafe for Seniors

(Includes housebound) every Tues at St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mount 10am - 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5. 575 9347 Fibromyalgia Group Meeting Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mount 1.30pm. Guest speaker: Chris, dietian. Fitness League Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall,

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The Weekend Sun Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St John’s Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term at Papamoa Surf Club, Papamoa Domain 10 am morning tea. Guest speaker: Peter Cranson, watch & clock repairer. New members welcome. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Inachord Chorus Ladies 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.45pm. Enjoy singing & meet new friends. Shona 0272 801 004 Katikati Mah Jong Every Tues at Resource Centre, Beach Rd, Katikati 1-4pm. Encourages hard hands, restricts easy hands. 549 5954 Mount Aglow All ladies invited to meeting at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui 9.45am. Guest speaker: Roger Saunders, missionary. Join us if you are needing a new direction to your life. Shared lunch to follow. All welcome. Raewyn 574 6967 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session first day free. Students $2. Margaret 575 9792 Mount Social Table Tennis Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 7.30-9pm. Fun, social atmosphere for players of all levels. 575 2048 Mt Maunganui Mid-Week Ladies Tennis Every Tues at Blake Park, Maunganui Rd 9am. Join us for some tennis & cup of tea to follow. Just turn up. Di 578 8755 Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens Cards 500 Tues & Thurs 12.45-4pm. $3 door cover. Prizes & afternoon tea. Mavis 575 5724. Bowls Weds & Fri 12.45-4pm. $3 door cover. Prizes & afternoon tea. Nancy/Ernie 575 4650. All welcome. Oriana Singers Mixed 4 part choir. Rehearsing the December concert Tuesday evenings at Mt Maunganui. Additional choristers required. Jim 571 4044 Overeaters Anonymous Is eating a problem for you? There is a solution. Meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 Papamoa Mumz Meet with other mums with pre-school children every Tues during term time at Papamoa Support Centre, 95 Hartford Ave 9.3011.30am. 574 7170 Positively Me for Women Highly recommended self esteem course. Every Tues 12.30-2.30pm. Papamoa Support Centre 574 7170 Sit & Stay Fit Every Tues at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 11-11.50am. Fun seated exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers. First class free. Wheel chair access. Dianne Body +Soul Fitness 576 5031

Social Beginner Dancing Classes

Start Sept 11 St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 8pm. Sept 12, Tga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave 6pm. Sept 13 Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 8pm. Supreme Dance Centre, Sonia 543 2377 or 027 322 1786. E: sonia@supremedancecentre.co.nz South City Indoor Bowls Invitation Pairs tournament, Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687 Table Tennis Every Tues at Papamoa Primary School Hall 7-9.30pm. Social & competitive players welcome. $3 adults, $2 students. John 572 0129 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Trust Bar, Bureta Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Presenting DVD featuring Prof Brian Cox, looking at various gaseous molecules that make up the atmosphere of planets in the solar system. Telescope viewing if weather permits. Public welcome. 576 5389 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Toastmasters Excel Club Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. Meetings held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610 The Parenting Show With Pio building awesome whanau. At Katikati Primary School Hall, Katikati 5.30pm onwards. Entry free/limited tickets available. Collect your tickets from Katikati Community Resource Centre, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. 549 0399 Welcome Bay Lions Club (Mixed)

Meet 2nd Tues of month at Greenwood Park Village 6.30pm. New members welcome. Jim 544 1248 Widow & Widowers Club For people living alone, invited to Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292 YMCA Sit n Fit Class Tues at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 11.30am - 12.30pm. Weds at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd 11am - 12pm. Social exercise seated to music. All welcome. 578 9272

Wednesday 29 August Alcoholics Anonymous Every Weds

at St Mary’s School, 13th Ave 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 (0800AA Works) for other AA meetings. Badminton Mount Juniors Club night tonight at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 6-7.30pm. Great coach: Nick Chambers. All keen players aged 8-15yrs welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary, 571 6812. Free legal assistance. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bible Study Why believe in Jesus Christ? Every Weds, Matua Area 7.30pm. Tom 022 123 7753 or email: tomg@bbf.org. nz or www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Creative Inspiration A journey of creative discovery for women. Art activities for personal growth. No special talents needed. Every Weds 12.30-2.30pm. Papamoa Support Centre 574 7170 Cribbage Tauranga RSA 1-3.30pm. $3.20 entrance. Funds, daily prizes. Friendly group seeks new blood. Pamela 578 2055 a/hs

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, Jennifer 571 1411

Fire Brigade Indoor Bowling Club

Club day tournament 10am at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Sponsored by Mount Export Meats, Please bring a plate. Anne 579 1079 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Handicap Singles (Bowie Trophy). Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Growing Food at Your Place Learn preparation, design & development of a productive vege garden. Every Weds 10am - 12pm. Papamoa Support Centre 574 7170 Healing Centre Second Weds of month at Hair Linez, old Railway Station in Te Puke 5-7pm. Book 15 mins of healing/guidance reading. $10 donation. Elaine 573 5361 Meditation Free classes Weds 7.30pm. Find silence, well-being, joy. David/ Trisha 576 9764

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Meet the mediums. Door charge $5. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226

Mt Maunganui RSA Women’s Section Social afternoon 1.30pm. Raffles, bring & buy, entertainment, afternoon tea.

New to NZ - or Know Someone Who Is? Settlement Support Tauranga/

WBOP offer a free service to migrants & refugees to assist with any issues you, or someone you know, may be experiencing relating to settling in a new community. Today at Te

Puke Community Centre, 100 Jellicoe St 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Weds

combined A & Plus, Thurs fun night. Frontiersmens Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063

Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library 94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds 6.30-

8.30pm. Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am. A number of membership options available. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave. Theme: Colour my world blue. Wear something blue. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 544 0839 Soulfood Relax, unwind, be still, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music from around the world. 6 Moiri Place 7.30pm. 544 2786 Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Every Weds at Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 12.30pm & 7.309.30pm. All welcome.

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Join the motivated & enthusiastic group every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz or 571 1545. Website: http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters Tauranga South Area Leadership skills, speaking skills.

Weds at St George’s Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. All welcome. Alan 544 5989 Walking Group Age Concern walking group meet at Carlton St park, off Ngatai Rd 10am. All welcome. 578 2631

Wednesday Night at Faith Bible

College At 749 Welcome Bay Rd. Public meeting starts 7.15pm. Variety of speakers. Supper to follow. All welcome. 544 2463 Wednesday Walking Group Every Weds at Palmers Garden Centre, Welcome Bay. Leave at 9am for walks of approx 1 hour. Slow, medium & quick walkers. Free, apart from coffee afterwards. Occasional walks outside the district. All welcome. Mike 543 4733 or email: pellmell@ihug.co.nz Welcome Bay Craft Group Every Weds at Light House Church on the hill 1-3pm. Teaching mosaics & card making. Tutors for other crafts welcome. Colleen 544 1500

Thursday 30 August

Age Concern Monthly Meeting At Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris St Tauranga, behind Pak n Save 10am. Guest speakers: Toni Bieleski, Tauranga (BOP) Hearing Assn “Living with hearing loss – what’s available?” & Dorothy Forbes, Tauranga SPCA “Re homing your pet.” $3pp includes morning tea before starting. All welcome. 578 2631 Bay Salsa - Salsa on the Strand Intro class 8pm

followed by social dancing. Every Thurs upstairs at Za Bar. Social, no partner required. $2 entry (members free). All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Citizens Advice Bureau

Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm. Free service for everyone. Don’t know? Ask us! No appointment necessary.

Community Bible Study International Join us at 14th Ave Gospel

Centre Aug 30 - Sept 27 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth study of Isaiah. Joan 576 9065 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Happiness & Our Mind Drop in meditation classes. Beginners welcome. Classes are self contained, start any date. Cost $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes. Next class Sept 13 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 Ladies Club of Harbour City Lions Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs at Tauranga Lyceum Club. Visitors welcome. Wendy 576 2505 More than Craft Friendly creative group every Thurs. Greerton Bible Church, Chadwick Rd 9.30-11.30am. Great crafts. $3 per morning. Creche for tiny tots. Ruth 576 0955 Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Tauranga Social Dancers Every Thurs at Snr Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. Authentic rock & roll music - all styles of dance welcome. $3 entry. Peter 544 5556 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Meet last Thurs of every month. Claire 577 7220 Tennis Senior’s Over 35 Thursday club at Tauranga Tennis Club, Cameron Rd opp District Court 9am start. Sylvia 0274 362 926

Friday 31 August

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every

Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. For meetings or assistance, 0800 229 6757 Arataki Art Group Every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Heron Room, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Family History Month Genealogy help available in the NZ Room at the Tauranga Library, Fri afternoons throughout August. Heather 578 1689

Gay/Bi Mens Support

Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/ text Alex 027 358 5934

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Club night in Band Hall, Yatton St 7pm. Sally 571 8914 Katikati Folk Club Sept 7, Mike Harding & Gumboot Tango, performing Kiwi songs from rustic roots to bigsmoke blues at Katikati Bowling Club, Park Rd 7.30pm. Tickets at door, $20 or members $15. www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz Kowhai Probus of Bethlehem Meet 1st Fri of the month in the Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 10am. Guest speaker/10 minute speaker. Morning tea. New members welcome. Joan 579 2336 Mums, Bums, Prams & Tums Every Fri at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 9am. Join other mums for a walk. 542 0180 NZ Shareholders Assn BOP Branch meeting last Fri of the month (Feb – Nov) followed by social hour. Share information, discuss topical subjects. Visit local companies for briefings. Visiting speakers. New members welcome. For venue & time, Bruce 541 0688 Shona Laing Presented by Tauranga Acoustic Music Club at Tauranga Historic Village Hall 7.30pm. $15 at door. Youth On The Coast Christian Term-time Fridays 6-7.30 Years 6-8, 7.15-9pm College @ Evans Road Community Church Papamoa $2 0274 377 868

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By Winston Watusi

Sunshine and good times ahead What a pleasure to be writing this and looking out to a clear blue sky. It seems to have been raining for ever. Not that I mind the rain. I grew up reading Philip Larkin and rain in his poems always symbolised fertility and all sorts of good stuff. I try to remind myself of that during these soggy times. But the rain has – at least temporarily – stopped, sunlight is peaking through, next weekend marks the ‘official’ start of spring, and before we know it daylight saving will be upon us and it’ll all be lazy and hazy.

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Looking a little later in the year, there are Fillsome the exciting grid soacts thatalready lined up to head this way. and every every row already mentioned that award-winning 3x3 I’ve square contains country singer Neilson will be coming the digits 1 toTammi 9 to the Katikati Folk Club. There’s also the Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour, which will be rollingNo.1641 into town in October with the rather Solution How to 7 solve9 7 4splendid 6 2 5line-up 8 3 9 1 of Anika Moa, Boh Runga Sudoku! 5 Hollie 3 4 1Smith, 6 2 while 7 9 at the end of Septem1 6 1 38and 2 4 5 8 7 9 6 ber (Friday 28 to be precise) swing favourites 2 5 4 6are lining up a date at 3 Club 9 1 Sandwich Fill the grid so that 8 7Hot 7 3 local blues cats Kokomo 1 8Reef 2 5Mills 6 4 9 7 along with every row and every 9 5 there 4 6 And 3 7 are 8 a1couple 2 of gigs next weekend 3x3 square contains 6 3 1 8 6 7 9 2 5 4 which may be of interest. Problem is that the digits 1 to 9 6 9 4 1 2 5 7 3 8 they’re on the same night (Friday 31) so 8 5 2 7 4 8 3 1 6 9 you’ll have to make a choice. Ain’t that Solution No.1641 always the way… 7 4 6 2 5 8 3 9 1 Actually, you probably could do both of 9 8 5 3 4 1 6 2 7 them because the show arranged by Tauranga’s 1 3 2 7 9 6 4 8 5 Acoustic Music Club starts at 7.30pm. It’s 8 7 3 9 1 2 5 4 6 down at the Historic Village in the hall and 2 5 1 8 6 4 9 7 3 features one of New Zealand’s musical treas4 6 9 5 3 7 8 1 2 ures, the inimitable Shona Laing. 3 1 8 6 7 9 2 5 4 6 9 4 1 2 5 7 3 8 There are few New Zealand singer/songwrit5 2 7 4 8 3 1 6 9 ers who really fit into the category of that much-overused term ‘iconic’ but, along with Dave Dobbyn, that McGlashan fellow and a

Finn or two, Shona is definitely on the list. I could remind you of the songs: “1905”, “Soviet Snow”, “Neutral and Nuclear Free” (I don’t know if everyone knows she wrote that one – it seems more like a song that just ‘exists’), and of course that ditty about the fortunate, unfortunate American political dynasty. They would be good enough reason to check out the gig. But there’s also the fact that, although she seldom plays live these days, Shona is a dynamite performer. Seeing her on a good night you really get it: these people aren’t called Kiwi icons just because of luck or longevity – it’s because they really are that good. She has a hypnotic charisma on stage, a poise, a control, whatever it is, that just shines through. I don’t know exactly what she’ll be playing this time around, perhaps material from her 2007 album Pass The Whisper, a beautiful piece of work that was recorded right here at Whakamarama’s Boatshed Studio and delved musically into both Celtic and Maori roots. She’s not short of a song or two. Tickets for the Historic Village are $15 on the door. And across town on the same night at Mount Maunganui’s Brewer’s Bar you can celebrate

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the launch of the debut album from Shejus Greedy. Some of you might have caught the band’s regular slot at the Welcome Bay Tavern and if you haven’t there are many treats in store for lovers of high voltage funky blues. The four-piece are made up of the singing frontline of Delayne Ututaonga and Grant Haua. Grant also provides his trademark guitar, while the not-at-all-shabby rhythm section comprises drummer Micky Ututaonga and Rob Paterson, a pair of musical legends in the Bay, where they have been laying down immaculate grooves since their time in Rotorua band Cairo in the eighties. I’ve got a copy of Shejus Greedy’s new album, Natural World, and will be reviewing it shortly. In the meantime you can check them out live on Friday 31. As I write this there is a little confusion on Facebook as the gig has been listed for both 30 and 31 in various places. It’s on 31, though there are no details yet of which support bands are likely to be included on the bill. If you need a little late night funk to pick you up after Shona’s acoustic workout then you couldn’t ask for more. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Dir: Joseph Kahn - Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Shanley Caswell, Dane Cook I had never heard of Detention before it arrived at the DVD store so I was doubly delighted to discover its hyperactive charms. Detention is a high-school comedy romp complete with a serial killer and sci-fi time travel. Mix Scream with Back to the Future and Scott Pilgrim Vs the World and you’re getting close. The plot is deliberately and insanely complex and pushed along at such a speed that repeat viewing to catch all the background gags and details is almost obligatory. At it’s

most basic it’s about some teens about to go to prom, who are menaced (and some killed) by the delightfully named Cinderhella (who’s, in the Scream manner, also had films made about him). But that’s not really central. It’s mainly a film about young geek Riley who wants to be popular but keeps ending up in embarrassing situations as her crush Clapton (Hutcherson) falls for the wrong girl and is beaten up by the school bully. But that’s not it either. The main delight

Mysteries of Lisbon , the final film from veteran Chilean director Raoul Ruiz has had the term “masterpiece” thrown at it. But it’s not a film for everyone. It’s a four and a half hour costume drama in Portuguese and tells a complex series of interconnected stories in a manner so strange that it creates something of a dreamlike state. At first it seems surprisingly crude: the staging is minimal and the camera placement ugly. But then scenes of remarkable sophistication arise to prove it all a work of deliberate oddness. Characters’ actions and reactions are similarly askew and unpredictable, and theatrical flourishes abound. The plot? Well, it centres round an orphan and a priest, gradually filling with details of theirs and several other lives. After struggling initially I was mesmerized. Luke Wilson’s everyman is having a bad day. He’s lost his real estate job, his wife is giving him a hard time and now Samuel L Jackson has knocked on his door. Given that the film is called Meeting Evil it’s easy to assume that Sam is even worse than his alarming personality suggests. And so it proves as a murderous car ride ensues and the sad-sack loser is forced to man-up and fight back. This is pure pulp territory: Jackson is “testing” Wilson, or so goes his excuse for keeping him around while slaughtering half the neighbourhood. It’s tense and efficient, rarely letting up from the opening minutes. Sometimes films exceed expectations. Mind you, Battleship starts from a fairly low base, being an adaptation of a board game with no noticeable filmic qualities (story, characters, etc). But it’s actually a whole bunch of fun. It’s an alien invasion flick, an absurd but enjoyable story, pitting the US navy (led by Liam Neeson and Taylor Kitch) against 10 foot aliens with a mass of cool giant sci-fi hardware. Spectacular destruction unfolds. For a film – like the Transformers franchise – intended mainly to sell Hasboro merchandise, this is surprisingly good. Fri Aug 24 to Wed Aug 29. 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. NEW THIS WEEK

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Cornerstone Pub Friday 24 – Grand Theft Audio. Rock. 10.30pm – late. Saturday 25 – Grand Theft Audio. Rock. 10.30pm – late. Sunday 26 – Jessica Ross. Easy listening. 3-6pm.

Latitude 37 Sunday 26 – Noel Beasley 1-4pm. Vocals and guitar. Easy listening.

Crown and Badger Friday 24 – One One One. Saturday 25 – One One One. Sunday 26 – Blarney Band (Andy Craw & guests) 3-6pm. Wednesday 29- Country Music Night (Local Country Music Club

Steve Carell. After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship. Fri 1:30, 3:45, 6:05pm. Sat 11:20, 1:30, 6:25pm. Sun 12:10, 4:25, 6:30pm. Mon 1:45, 3:50, 6:00. Tue 1:30, 3:45, 6:05pm. Wed 1:20, 3:40, 6:10pm.

Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton, Rachel Weisz. Fri 1:10, 8:15. Sat 3:40, 8:35. Sun 3:00, 8:15. Mon 8:05pm. Tue 3:20, 8:15. Wed 1, 8:10.

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Mount RSA Friday 24 – Helen Riley. Saturday 25 – Golden Sandz. Sunday 26 – Zone 2 4.307.30pm. Tauranga Citizens Club Wednesday 29 – Hans from Double Xposure.

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Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy. CHEERFUL WEATHER FOR THE Fri 2:00, 7:45pm. Sat 1:15, 4:35, 8:00pm. WEDDING (PG) Adult Themes. Felicity Jones. Sun 11:00, 4:30, 7:45pm. Mon 2:30, 6:20pm. Tue 1:15, 6:45pm. Wed 4:20, 7:40pm. English comedy drama set in the ‘30s. Fri 1:30, $8.00 TICKETS!! 8:05. Sat 2:00, 6:05. Sun 1:20, 7:45. Mon 1:45, 6:05. Tue 4:00, 8:15pm. Wed 2:50, 6:25pm.

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here is in the sheer mass of silly and imaginative stuff that the filmmakers continually throw at the screen, a barrage of sensory overload which would be tedious if it weren’t so smart, funny and inspired. One out of the bag.

Wanderlust is the latest in a run of likeable rom-coms starring the immensely likeable Paul Rudd. This time he’s hooked up with Jennifer Anniston and the unhappy couple flee Manhattan only to end up living in a hippy community. There they encounter about every hippy cliché going (Justine Theroux’s commune leader is a hoot) but, fortunately, the gags flow freely and there is an affectionate undercurrent to proceedings which make for a painlessly humorous hour and a half.

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The Weekend Sun has a double pass to Hope Springs for a lucky reader who can tell us the name of Meryl Streep’s character. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, August 29.

Contains sexual references Comedy-drama starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones as a couple trying to reignite their 30 year marriage with an intense weekend of marriage and sex therapy, courtesy of a relationship guru (Steve Carell). From the director of The Devil Wears Prada. Maeve (Streep) wants to reconnect with her cantankerous husband (Jones) and persuades him to meet with Dr Bernie Feld (Carell). Attending his sessions in the seaside town of Great Hope Springs, the couple have to endure the intrusive counselling, drop their bedroom hang ups, learn some new manoeuvres and rediscover their joie de vivre.

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Family history – are you interested in yours? The New Zealand Society of Genealogists is the foremost family history organisation in the country, with local branches and groups meeting at Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Te Puke, Omokoroa, Katikati and Waihi. The society celebrates Family History Month during August and the Tauranga Branch has members Heather and Billie offering advice and help in Tauranga Library’s New Zealand Room on Friday afternoons during the month, from 1.304pm. Call in and talk to them.

During September and October, a Beginner’s Course of six two-hour sessions has been organised for those just starting out on this fascinating journey or planning to do so. To be held on Saturday mornings, the tutor is Audrey King, who has 15 years’ experience teaching family history in the former adult education system. For more information see advert on this page or email jwillcock@ihug.co.nz for brochure and registration form.

Disaster kits at discount This week’s earthquake and the rumblings of White Island are timely reminders of the importance of having an emergency survival kit. The Bay of Plenty is not immune to disaster and as the Scout motto reminds us ‘be prepared’. This week Tauranga residents can purchase a disaster survival kit with everything other than food recommended by Civil Defence from the Te Puna Scout Troop at less than cost. The kits are $125 with more than $160 worth of items. The payment is classed as a donation and $5 from every kit goes to the Canterbury relief fund

via Meridian Energy. “We are helping people out for less than they could buy them for and helping people to be prepared, a winwin-win situation,” says troop leader Andy Goodall. They are taking orders now. Phone Georgina on 552 6123.

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Play hits a comedy bull’s eye Tickets are now available for the 16th Avenue Theatre’s latest production, Playing Away, by Janet Shaw and directed by Michele McAnulty-Smith. The show premieres on September 5 and runs until September 22. The plot revolves around the darts team at the Frog and Duck pub. The girls’ team have made the final again

but the boys are struggling. The excitement of the competition is overshadowed when a routine medical examination jeopardises the rock-solid marriage of landlord Alan and his wife Kath. Kath is pregnant, but Alan has had a vasectomy. Could it be that someone at the pub other than the darts team has been playing away? On the blokes’ team, its honesty time for Gary, when he has to face the truth about himself, and its crunch time for compulsive

liar Danny, when he meets his match in socialite Tara Smythe-Hamilton. Meanwhile on the girls’ team, Dawn realises that years of unrequited love are finally over. Throw in an interfering mother-in-law for Alan, an unintelligible Irish man and the town’s worst dieters and you have the recipe for a night of hilarity fused together with just the right amount of pathos.

Rivertones flow our way The Waikato Rivertones will hit Tauranga with its Broadway tunes in early-September.

New Zealand’s champion four-part harmony contest in San Antonio, Texas in 2007 – the first time the title had left the United States. chorus, the Waikato Rivertones, will Tickets, available through TicketDirect and Baycourt, perform in Tauranga in early September cost $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. By Ben Guild on its way to an international competition in Denver, Colorado. Master director Barbara Smith says the group, which has five Tauranga members, wanted to perform for Bay of Plenty audiences before competing in the world harmony championships in late-October. The group contains more than 80 women, from teenagers to those older than 70, from throughout the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, King Country, Auckland and Taupo areas. Broadway Bound is at Bethlehem College’s Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, September 2 at 2pm. The title refers to the Broadway package the group is performing on the Denver stage, and is also the title of the group’s latest CD. The group’s music ranges from standards, big ballads and classic well-known songs to more modern music by artists such as Queen and Billy Joel, all sung in a cappella (unaccompanied) harmony. The chorus includes Tauranga members Jackie Napier (bass), Gael McKimm (lead), Linda Thompson (baritone), Vee Turton (baritone) and Margaret Pringle (bass). They travel weekly for rehearsals across the Kaimais, and often spend weekends in Hamilton working with visiting American coaches. The rivertones won the world champion mid-sized four part harmony chorus title at the Harmony Classic

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The Weekend Sun has two tickets to Tauranga Repertory Society’s ‘Playing Away’ to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us the name of the pub featured in the play. Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received before August 29.

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STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING Best Buzz in the Bay, Gift Vouchers. Ph 576 7990 TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Contact Nelson 021 609 289 TREES TREES TREES Felling, Pruning, Maintenance, Chipping, & Removal. Ph Scott Today on 027 462 4769 TREE SHRUB and hedges Trimming topping removal rubbish removal satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958

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A DAY or several days away with John’s Trips & Tours. Join our annual Springtime tour to the 25th Taranaki Rhododendron Festival. Guided tour or urban, rural & regional gardens. Ph John 576 9305

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Well the sports fest is over and I can get some sleep. No doubt like me, you have enjoyed watching the Olympics. The amazing achievements of the athletes, their feats of courage, endurance, skill and commitment make for gripping television. We have seen athletes bask in the glory of a gold medal and others deeply disappointed by failing to get gold. I have been struck by the common expressions of thanks by the victors. They have thanked those who helped and encouraged them. They have said the hard work, sacrifice and commitment has been worth it. Each talked of getting up early, of rigorous gruelling training schedules, of sacrifices of time and leisure over many years, all to attain the goal of winning the prize. In the Bible I’m reminded of how the Apostle Paul likened the Christian Life to a race. He says in Philippians 3:12 - “Not that I

have already obtained all this... But I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me… I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called my heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Like the Olympic athletes, Paul was prepared to make sacrifices for his faith and maintain a rigorous training schedule. The Apostle Peter tells us our faith is more precious than gold. Sadly, too many Christians avoid or neglect the hard work and commitment required to maintain the basic disciplines of the Christian life. Things like prayer and Bible reading and regular worship. Anyone would think the Christian life was a relaxing trip on a cruise ship! It’s not, it is a race and we don’t have to win, we just finish the race by being faithful. May the dedication of the Olympians inspire us in our commitment to Christ. By Rev Jim Wallace, St. Enoch’s Presbyterian Church

If my people, called by my name As those who are God’s people and part of the Church of Jesus Christ, we will face increasing opposition in this last hour against the truth of God’s word and against God’s standard of holiness and righteousness. Religious and moral tolerance and unity in diversity will be the catch-cries that overshadow what will eventually lead to the compromises of truth that will bring about the false One World Church, detailed in the Book of Revelations. The Church is the vessel of the Kingdom of God and the carrier of the life-changing message of hope of the true gospel of Christ, which is the power of God unto salvation. Our hope is in Christ and in the victory of the Cross of Christ and in salvation that changes hearts and lives. The Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 6:12: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” He says further in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5: “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God.” Only the Church has delegated authority for that realm of conflict. Those who have come to genuine salvation in Christ are called to stand in

the place of delegated spiritual authority because we contend with spiritual enemies, not fleshly ones. The Church takes the spiritual high ground, not the moral high ground. Our nation needs a praying, interceding Church – like the people God speaks about in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “if My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land”. The battle for truth and holiness, and for our nation, will only be won in the spiritual realm through prayer, repentance, confession and intercession. Proverbs 14:34 declares “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people”. Righteousness comes from transformed hearts by the work of the Spirit of God in lives that have been redeemed through repentance and faith in the Son of God. Transformed hearts is our nation’s need, not changed laws. New Zealand is in need of a move of God! Unless God steps in, our nation will continue down an ever-increasing slope of unrighteousness! Our nation at it’s worst, needs the Church as it’s best and as Dr. Andrew Murray wrote: a revived Church is the only hope for a dying world. Join us in the call to earnestly seek God for revival in New Zealand. Visit www.revivalfire.org.nz and go to the RevivalCall page to register your support. See you at Jesus First this Sunday or visit our website: www.jesusfirst.org.nz By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

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Regional art exhibition heading for Te Puke Art enthusiasts will be treated to a display of top paintings from throughout the Bay of Plenty and Waikato next weekend when Te Puke Art Society hosts a regional exhibition. Society president Annette Webber expects about 200 pieces displayed from members of seven amateur art societies throughout the region, along with work by guest artist Steven Clark of Te Puke.

“There should be a good range of work on display and it’s great to have a local Te Puke painter as guest artist.” The exhibition runs at Te Puke’s Memorial Hall on Saturday and Sunday September 1-2 from 10am-4pm, with work from members of art societies in Te Puke, Tokoroa, Rotorua, Te Aroha, Whakatane, Kawarau and Opotiki.

Shona Laing to perform one-off show New Zealand’s most commercially successful female artist will perform a one-off concert in Tauranga next week. Shona Laing, who was one of New Zealand’s musical icons of the 1970-80s, will perform at Tauranga Historic Village Hall from 7.30pm on Friday, August 31.

Her hit “(Glad I’m) Not a Kennedy” charted internationally despite being banned in the United States. Shona has toured extensively through Australia and the USA and was also a vocalist for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. Tickets cost $15 at the door. By Ben Guild

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Chen to tickle Tauranga ivory moved last year to Hamburg with John Chen, the youngest winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition, his Saguaro Trio. Their concertising has taken them through Europe and and one of New Zealand’s most highly Scandinavia, with recent appearances at respected professional concert pianists, the Bodensee Festival in Fredrichshafen, takes time from his busy schedule and Germany, playing Beethoven’s Triple burgeoning career in Europe to return Concerto in Hamburg for three concerts in August conducted by Muhai Tang, and September. and other performances In quick succession, his in Germany and Italy. In performances include the September the group reunite Brahms Piano Concerto for an appearance in Los No. 1 in d minor with the Angeles, and soon thereafter Auckland Philharmonia John flies to Shanghai to Orchestra and conducgive his Chinese Debut as tor Radoslaw Szulc on part of Kirsten Mason’s New Thursday 30 August at Zealand Music Festival. the Auckland Town Hall; Earlier this year, John then recitals in Tauranga finished a recording with (Baycourt, 7 pm Saturday 1 cellist Niklas Schmidt of the September) and Waikanae Beethoven complete vari(Memorial Hall, 2:30 pm) ations for Cello and Piano on 2 September. and the Schubert ArpegThe recital programmes Pianist John Chen. gione Sonata. Scheduled for will feature Mozart’s Sonata in F Major (K533), the Enescu Sonata No 1 in F# minor, Opus 24, New Zealand Composer Dorothy Buchanan’s Summer Mountains to the River and the Schumann Fantasy in C Major, Op 17. The short excursion to New Zealand comes amidst a full schedule of activities overseas. John continues to pursue his passion for chamber music, having

release in late August on the Fontenay Classics label, there is hope he may be able to bring discs with him from Europe. John Chen appears in Tauranga and Waikanae courtesy of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Visit www.tgamusica.co.nz or call John Ballard of Maxima Artist Management Ltd, 021 074 3412.

An unhappy chapter of Waihi’s past, the 1912 miners’ strike, is the theme for a special category in this year’s ARTWaikino competition. It was during the unrest that Frederick George Evans, a striking miner, was killed by a policeman’s truncheon. Artists can submit a piece in any medium and the committee is expecting some unique pieces of work. There will be one prize of $250 and the judge is Waihi identity Doreen McLeod This will be the twelfth annual art exhibition held at the Victoria Hall on SH2 at Waikino and ARTWaikino has been well supported over the years by artists and art lovers. It is the major fundraiser for the upkeep of the historic community hall. There will also be a category for mosaics again this year, as well as painting, craft and photography. The overall

winner of all the categories will win the supreme award with prize money of $500 sponsored by Newmont Waihi Gold. The committee has organised Bob Kerr from Wellington to judge the painting and craft section of the competition. Bob is holding his own exhibition of paintings depicting the miners’ strike at the Waihi Art Centre and Museum in November. ARTWaikino is on at Labour Weekend and is open to the public from Saturday October 20 to Monday 22 from 10am to 4pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. Entry forms can be picked up from Waihi Information Centre, Harcourts, Waihi Library, Barron’s Kodak Express, Waihi Toyworld, The ArtMarket, GoldFM or phone 07 863 6974 or 07 863 9509.

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The Tauranga Embroiderer’s Guild 30th Anniversary Exhibition will open next week at Baycourt Exhibition Hall. A range of exhibits will be on display, from traditional hardanger embroidery to modern contemporary pieces. Particular items will be for sale and demonstrations and challenges will take place throughout the exhibition. Member Jo Ann Ingram recently took

away three awards from the National Association of Embroiderer’s Guild conference in Christchurch. Her winning piece will be on display at the exhibition. Jo Ann, who joined the guild in 1989, says anyone is welcome to attend the exhibition and check out the beautiful work from August 29-September 2 from 9.30am-4.30pm.

Delight for Te Puke audience Hamilton’s United Youth Orchestra will make its third visit to Te Puke in its ten year history on Sunday. The orchestra, comprising about 30 members aged 13-21, was formed on February 12, 2003. Music director Yoshi Tatsumi says the group’s goals include enjoying and appreciating classical, orchestral and chamber music, helping young people reach their potential and uniting young people from different cultures. Entry to the event, beginning at Orchard Church, Te Puke on August 26 at 3pm, is by way of a donation.

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The Bay of Plenty Steamers rounded out their pre-season hit-outs with a 33-25 victory over North Harbour in Katikati last week. Katikati’s Moore Park was filled with rugby fans with local students finishing school early to watch the game. Photos by Tracy Hardy.

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