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I’ve always liked the way Kiwis mix and mingle our language and culture, making our eclectic origins a unique blend. Nohonoha with a coffee and put your waewae up and enjoy. We’ve decided to take Maori Language Week a step further, not just providing Maori place names and terms in place of English, but reversing the process, and providing the English translation of commonly used Maori names, to further our understanding and appreciation of the beautiful native language. Therefore this week we will be referring to Tauranga as The Safe Anchorage; Katikati as Small Nibbles; Te Puna as The Spring; Rotorua as the Stinking Shithole and Waikato as the Foggy Cold Place with Inbred Weirdos. Hang on, we might have lost some detail in translation. It seems Rotorua means Two Lakes and Waikato – Pull into the Sea. During the journey of the Tainui canoe, just off the mouth of the river, its current could be seen exerting a pull (kato) in the sea – so the river itself was named Waikato (wai meaning water). What wasn’t clear to the intrepid kaihoe was that the Waikato greedies would later lay claim entirely to the Magic and the Chiefs, to the apparent exclusion of the Bay of Plenty. Yes that’s right, my happy whakaminenga. The inbreeds of the Foggy Cold Place seem to have forgotten that the taonga of the Chiefs and Magic is meant to be a shared partnership on both sides of the Kaimai. It has been a great week in sport, with the Magics cleaning up in the netball and the Chiefs ready to deal to the Crusaders. However, it would seem that the BOP

component of both sides is somewhat diluted, with the clear bias toward Waikato. Even the colours of Magics and Chiefs, red black and yellow, is blatantly Waikato and bears no relevance to the BOP at all. To make matters worse, the TV commentaries are pirau. Totally Waikato-focused and ‘home” is Hamilton, no mention of any place east of the Kaimai. The incredibly biased commentary leans heavily toward the Crusaders. Every TV story is loaded with Crusader hopes for the final, as if the Chiefs were from another planet. Hey TVNZ, how about waking up to the fact that the BOP is every bit a part of the country as the rest of the regions. The world does not stop at Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Get over your biased coverage and give the Bay some of the credit it so deserves.

Tragic

Meanwhile, the week in news has produced some gobsmacking issues. A coroner’s report points the finger at Chris Kahui over the death of his twins; while Kahui was busy trying to prevent the release. This case has saddened the country to the core. Those poor little boys just had no chance with the complete lack of parenting from either of these losers. Worse, Kahui is revelling in his new found celebrity status and still doesn’t seem to understand the tragic basics. How many of you spotted him arriving at court this week, stepping out of a Hummer? He thinks he’s some sort of movie star. Next he’ll be signing autographs, making a movie and a rap song and selling T-shirts. It is so wrong to give these people notoriety. Just as the Batman movie mass killer was seeking some kind of infamy, and getting it. Why keep plastering his demented face on our TV

screens? Why give the sicko the mana of presence? Show the faces of the victims. Meanwhile, back in Kahui Fantasyland, the so-called mother, Macsyna, isn’t any better. Having authored a book with the help of Ian Wishart and believing that the coroner’s report somehow vindicates her. Wrong. When a stop for a hamburger outweighs the importance of getting your critically injured babies to a hospital, you clearly do not have an ounce of parenting ability. The entire family rolled the justice system in a stunning display of nonsense – for delaying police action for weeks, then the culprits walking away, Scot-free to pursue their newfound life of stardome. Both are still out there, breeding. Is there any hope? He aha hoki!

Challenging

Alert readers have spotted the error in a recent RR which stated the Muldoon snap election was in the seventies. We all know it was the eighties and of course this was a test for you. In my defence, I was under the influence of drugs and or drink at the time. And to be fair, so was Muldoon. There’s good reason for at least one of us, however. Recovering from shoulder surgery this week, I’ve been plied with an interesting cocktail of mind altering substances which has made the production of a weekly column somewhat challenging. I don’t know what Muldoon’s excuse was. However difficult it may be to write a column in this state, I’m sure I would be capable of running the country. Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Tauranga Hospital and surgeon Andy Stokes for the excellent repairs and managing to preserve my distorted funny bone. It’s a peculiar injury which means I’m still able to have full use of a remote control, go fishing with my mates but unable to do the dishes or vacuuming for three or four years. Noho ora mai.

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Apology as new Rena salvage begins A representative for the owners of the Rena that grounded on Astrolabe Reef last year is in Tauranga this week to apologise for the oil spill that caused one of New Zealand’s biggest environmental disasters. Konstantinos Zacharatos, a director for Costamare, a subsidiary of Daina Shipping, the Greek owners of the Rena, met with local dignitaries, iwi, Matakana and Motiti Island residents and Surf Life Saving NZ representatives. The week started at Whareroa Marae in Mount Maunganui where Konstantinos apologised to local iwi for the damage caused by the grounding. “On behalf of Rena’s owners, I am here to personally convey our deepest regret that such an event occurred,” says Konstantinos. “In nearly 40 years of operations, our company has never had such an accident. I sincerely and unreservedly apologise for the actions of our staff and the damage caused.” The 236-metre long Rena struck the Astrolabe Reef on October 5, 2011 - subsequently spilling more than 350 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into Bay of Plenty waters. O Ngai Te Rangi chairperson Charlie Tawhiao says although he accepts the apology, and is impressed with Konstantinos’ fronting up, there is a long way to go to return the environment to its pre-Rena state. “The next day we look out there

Braemar Howells operations manager Neil Lloyd with Daina Shipping representative Konstantinos Zacharatos, Surf Life Saving NZ’s Mike Lord and Captain John Owen from The Swedish Club. $200million on the salvage operaand the Rena is still there and the tion, with $70million in the local effects are still there. economy. “Although the apology is While in Tauranga Konstantinos acknowledged it doesn’t really also announced United States change what is happening to us company Resolve as the new salvors here every day.” to continue with the removal of the Charlie says iwi have not yet discussed seeking future compensa- wreck this week. Previous salvage companies tion for the costs inflicted by the Smit and Svitzer completed their Rena disaster. “We haven’t asked those questions contract to remove all recoverable oil and containers from Rena last yet, we felt it was appropriate to month. receive the apology and then we Resolve representatives are already can sit down and talk about what in Tauranga and will resume cutwe can do next. ting the forward section, which “There has been some direct remains above water on the reef, to costs with all three iwi here having below the low tide mark. The seccontributed funds towards the tions will be removed by helicopter. clean-up. It’s going to be a longIn parallel with the salvage work, term process.” technical investigations will be Captain John Owen, senior undertaken to determine the fate of claims manager with Rena insurer the sunken aft section. The Swedish Club, revealed the ship’s insurers have so far spent By Phillipa Yalden

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Why the numbers don’t stack up Waikato University agribusiness professor Jacqueline Rowarth says NCEA allows shrewd students to take the easy way out. Photo supplied.

Kids, en masse, don’t enjoy studying harder subjects. Now, thanks to NCEA, they don’t have to. The proportion of students taking physics, maths, chemistry and biology has fallen since NCEA was introduced in 2001, while the percentage taking media studies, PE and hospitality has increased. Under NCEA, the core subjects of English, maths and science are no longer compulsory. Instead, students have the choice of 89 different subjects including dance, fishing, life-skills and sport studies. Statistics show that about 12,000 students study PE and health, while physics, chemistry and calculus have fewer than 9000 each. New Zealand is not alone in this. Twenty years ago, nine out of 10 Australian students studied science in Year 12 – more than the 50 per cent who take it now.

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Waikato University agribusiness professor Jacqueline Rowarth puts the problem down to the liberalisation of the school system under Labour. Baby boomers, in bringing in the endless choices of NCEA in 2001, were attempting to create a system which would have worked well for the comparatively ‘puritan’ children of the 1950s, says Jacqueline. Instead, today’s children - pampered and never prodded - with dispositions radically removed from those of their parents, often take the easier way out. “I’ve been frantically concerned for years – we are already seeing the problem,” says Jacqueline. “Prior to 2001 you wouldn’t have found people willing to call dance and drama core subjects. “Teachers have been saying to keep your options open. You don’t do that by doing a set of subjects, most of which are after school subjects, in my mind. “Just because you’re in the school band doesn’t mean you are going to be Beyonce.”

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Elvis trial – courthouse rocked

The lawyer for fishing boat skipper Elvis Teddy was this week arguing his client should go free on charges arising from a Greenpeace protest against deep sea oil drilling off East Cape - because he was outside New Zealand jurisdiction at the time. It was revealed in court this week that police from the special tactics group boarded the fishing boat San Pietro when the San Pietro was 14 nautical miles off the New Zealand coast – outside New Zealand’s mile territorial limit. Elvis was arrested on April 23, 2011, during a Greenpeace organised protest against the sonar survey being conducted of the Raukumara basin by Petrobras ship Orient Explorer. Elvis had positioned the San Pietro off the starboard bow of the Orient Explorer and claimed shortly before being boarded that he was exercising his customary fishing rights.

Elvis is charged with operating a ship in an unsafe manner and with a summary offences charge of resisting arrest. In submissions, barrister Ron Mansfield said there is no case to answer on either charge because the San Pietro was outside New Zealand’s 12 nautical mile limit and jurisdiction under both section 65 of the Maritime Transport Act and the Summary Offences Act 1981. He offered that because the police had no jurisdiction, there can be no offence. There are aspects of New Zealand law where the police can act outside New Zealand territorial waters, including in cases of oil pollution, piracy and serious crimes, but not for summary offences, says Ron. Elvis has been supported in court this week by a contingent of Te Whanau a Apanui. The San Pietro was taking part in a Greenpeace NZ organised protest against deep sea oil exploration. A flotilla of several yachts,

the San Pietro and RIBs had been harassing the Orient Explorer which was towing a 16km sonar array. The Orient Explorer’s owners Brazilian oil company Petrobras has a NZ government licence to explore the Raukumara Basin. At the height of the protest action against the Seabed and Foreshore legislation in 2004, politicians said if the seabed and foreshore was owned by the Government, it would protect the rights of all New Zealanders, says Te Whanau a Apanui’s tribal leader Rikirangi Gage. The truth is the Government used the Foreshore and Seabed Act to nationalise the seabed for international corporate interests, says Rikirangi. The Greenpeace flotilla opposing deep sea oil exploration and drilling in the Raukumara Basin was reinforced only months later when the Rena oil spill served as a warning to those who weren’t listening the first time, says Rikirangi.

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Crunch time for Bay’s best Setting sail Four years of waiting, planning and discussion is done – the 2012 London Olympics are, unofficially, underway.

That means sports fanatics throughout the Bay of Plenty are likely huddled around various sets and screens, cheering on the men and women in black. These avid watchers, who likely have other pressing matters at hand, will be spoilt for choice by the fine and varied crop of Bay athletes staking their claims for Olympic glory. The women’s football team, with Rebekah Stott, kicked off proceedings Thursday morning against

Great Britain, while the men’s side, featuring Tommy Smith, battled Belarus this morning. The opening ceremony will begin at about 8am Saturday. From there, a weekend featuring swimmer Penelope Marshall, gold medal hope Mahe Drysdale, the women’s hockey team including Gemma Flynn and Sam Charlton and second outings for both the men’s and women’s football teams – along with a host of action from other New Zealand athletes – begins. By Ben Guild For a schedule of when our local Olympic athletes are competing see www.sunlive.co.nz

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“So basically we put together a programme which included doing a lot of regattas, and really getting in as much good quality racing as possible. This meant we have spent a lot of time overseas this year.” The pair has both given up university studies in Auckland for the past 18 months to focus on sailing, to help them sail well against their many more experienced competitors. “We are definitely young compared to the fleet, but I think if we sail as well as we know we are able to, then standing on that podium at the end is definitely achievable. “We really want to finish the regatta knowing that we sailed to the best of our ability and have no regrets.” Jason thrives on the competitive spirit of sport; saying seeing the passion, determination and fight athletes show when competing makes him want to prove he can do it too. “It is so obvious in every sport that hard work and commitment pays off and for me the feeling you get after really performing well at a regatta after putting in all that work is what keeps me going.” By Hamish Carter

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Sailing on for Weymouth medals Olympic veterans Peter Burling and Andrew Murdoch are both aiming to build on their previous successes at the London games. Peter, 21, who is a life member of the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, is aiming to better his achievement at the Beijing Olympics – where he was placed 11th in the 470 class. This time he is competing in the 49er class with Blair Tuke, 23, - an accomplished Kerikeri sailor whose records include the 2006 Splash World Champion and the 29er World Champion in 2009. On top of being one of New Zealand’s youngest sailors to compete at the Olympics at 17, Peter was the 420 class world champion in 2006 and 2007. When named in the games team Peter said he was excited to be able to “once again represent my country with pride”. As a team they have been back-toback silver medallists at the 49er World Championships, along with a series of other podium finishes at recent world cup

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events. The favoured pair is hoping to make the top of the podium with their sailing at Weymouth this time. New Tauranga resident Andrew Murdoch – who is in the process of shifting – will be racing singlehandedly in his

specialty laser class. Andrew, 30, placed fifth at the Beijing Olympics. Following recent solid performances that have included three world championship bronzes, he is seen as a solid medal hope. By Hamish Carter

Kicking top goals from Papamoa Papamoa is establishing itself as a breeding ground for future soccer stars – with two Olympic team players tracing their development to Papamoa Football Club. Papamoa Football Club president Barbara Caie says everyone at the club was excited to see Tommy Smith and Rebekah Stott representing the country. “It’s great news for local people to be such stars – and to have learnt their early football at Papamoa Football.” Barbara says it was almost a trifecta for the club – with former

club player Olivia Chance making the development squad but not the final team. She hopes this success is the start of a trend at the club. Papamoa-born Rebekah, 19, was voted the club’s most outstanding player for her 10th grade team in 2002 – just ahead of shifting to Australia with her family aged 11. Club treasurer Paul van der Salm recalls there was a sign of Rebekah’s talent when she was selected to a Federation rep team with girls one to two years older than her.

Rebekah, the youngest player in the Football Ferns team, represented Australia in its Under 20 team until recently and plays for Melbourne Victory. Professional footballer Tommy Smith played at the club where his father John coached, from 19982002 until moving to Auckland to attend Westlake Boys’ High School. English-born Tommy, 22, has returned to England where he plays for Ipswich Town. He played for the All Whites at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. By Hamish Carter

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Children are the future A former Tauranga Child Youth and Family caregiver wants the public to have a better understanding of the types of cases she and other caregivers deal with. The qualified teacher and mother of two, who did not wish to be named, has been a CYF caregiver for about three years. She opens her home part-time to children until they can be housed permanently.

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Sometimes, she gets called before a baby is born. The future of these babies is unknown to her, but she says every bit of help counts. Babies are given to caregivers often because their parents are unable to become sober from a serious drug addiction or alcohol problem. “Do people know that it’s this bad? She wants to share the safety of her home with young children who are not so lucky. “We say to our social worker that we feel lucky we have got a safe home. It’s what a home should be. Why can’t we provide that for another child?” She wants to educate the public of what is truthfully required of a caregiver and encourages people to become more aware of the increasing number of cases. “Society needs to take care, not just CYF.” As a mother, she knows life is busy but says caregivers can nominate to provide care for a day, a week, or permanently. When someone becomes a registered caregiver, they provide specific requirements that will suit their family and the CYF child. For example, they can ask to care for children of certain ages and present an available duration of care to ensure both the child and their own family are comfortable. According to Child Youth and Family general manager for operations, Marama Edwards, there are more young children and infants being homed compared to teenagers. Marama says CYF teens typically struggle with challenging behaviours but caregivers have reported huge rewards are gained by providing a safe home through adolescence. The number of caregivers has been relatively stable in the area, but with the total number of caregivers declining, Marama says CYF is always seeking more support. For the past two years, 186 caregivers in the Bay have opened their homes to CYF children and youth. Since 2009, the number of caregivers has dropped from 2021 to last year’s number of 1612. By Zoe Hunter

Franchisee owners Peter and Helen Wayman are thrilled Palmers Bethlehem has been named the nation’s best garden centre. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Glorious reflection A Bay of Plenty garden centre has been voted the best in the country. Palmers Bethlehem won the annual Yates NZ Garden Competition, organised by the Nursery and Garden Association of New Zealand, at the industry body’s conference in Auckland last week. Franchisee owners Peter and Helen Wayman – a husband and wife team who’ve had the store for five years – are thrilled with the win. “I am so proud of the efforts of all the team,” Peter says. “We’ve put in a huge amount of effort in making the layout of the centre inviting and friendly, and we’ve extended our range of products to provide customers

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Man in custody, accused of pointing gun at police officer A man who allegedly pointed a rifle at a female police officer in Katikati is to remain behind bars until his next court appearance. Hayden Flay, 20, appeared briefly in the Tauranga District Court on Tuesday charged with burglary, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, using a firearm against a law enforcement officer and unlawful taking of a vehicle. Armed police were called to a Katikati property after police say a female police officer had a rifle pointed at her by a man in the street in the

early hours of Tuesday morning. A bag containing a rifle and ammunition was located and a short time later Flay emerged from a nearby address and was arrested.

Solo Japanese sailor towed in A Japanese sailor on a solo mission from Hawaii was rescued after issuing a mayday call from Waihi Beach on Wednesday. Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard answered the mayday call to a becalmed 10metre yacht not far off shore near Homunga Bay, and towed it back to Tauranga. It responded after receiving a call from Maritime New Zealand at about 8am. Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard vice president Leonia Bright says there was no wind when they arrived at the yacht, which had been sailed solo from Honolulu in Hawaii.

Bethlehem baker makes top pies

Bethlehem baker Pat Lam has taken another gold at the national pie awards this year being awarded the top title with his chicken and vegetable pie. Patrick’s Pie Group Limited in the Bethlehem Shopping Centre also won a bronze in the Gourmet Section for its sweet Moroccan lamb pie and a highly commended for the steak and cheese pie.

Dead cows wash up in harbour

Margaret Mahy passes away

Famed children’s author and former Bay of Plenty woman Margaret Mahy passed away following a brief illness in Christchurch on Monday. She was 76-years-old.

Born in Whakatane, Margaret held the country’s highest royal honour - membership to the Order of New Zealand. Margaret wrote 10 picture books, 40 novels and 20 collections of short stories in her lifetime, all of which were translated into 15 different languages.

Dead cows are among debris washing up in Tauranga Harbour following heavy rain earlier this week. Two cows were pulled from the harbour near Fraser Cove on Wednesday, in what Lloyd Street resident Ian Thorn describes as the first of its kind. “It’s not unusual to get logs and trees washed into the area after heavy rain, but this is the first time this has happened here.” Ian, whose property overlooks the area, says the two dead cows were probably washed down the Waimapu Creek from a farm in Oropi.

New TECT voting papers out New voting papers for the botched TECT election are being sent out to all eligible voters this week. The original voting papers were withdrawn after an error was discovered in the database provided by TrustPower resulting in 10,000 voting packs being sent

to old or incorrect addresses earlier this month. A majority of the voting packs should have been delivered to houses by Monday, July 30.

Murder victim ‘kind and gentle lady’ Colleagues of the 57-year-old Tauranga woman killed in Judea last week are mourning the loss of a “very kind and gentle lady”. Robyn Anne Prole, also known as Robyn Phipps, was found dead outside a Bell Street property in Judea on Friday, July 20. A post-mortem examination on

Monday found she died as a result of stab wounds. Robyn’s husband, 64-yearold Tauranga builder Rex Leverett John Prole, is charged with her murder. Robyn worked part-time as a teacher aide at Brookfield School for the last 12 years. Her funeral was held on Thursday.

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Simply magic

Closing the income gap

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The Waikato–BOP Magic netball franchise has opened a new chapter in the story of women’s sport in New Zealand. All those associated with the recent victory should be celebrated – players, coach, team manager, support staff, franchise CEO, staff, and supporters. That 3000 supporters ventured across the ditch last weekend to support the team’s quest is simply fantastic! The Magic franchise is made up from the netball regions of the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty. There are thousands of players across both regions that are supported in their endeavours by great staff, officials and volunteers. It is a social enterprise that exists to promote participation and high performance opportunities for players, coaches, officials. Like most sport, it exists on limited resources, massive enthusiasm, innovation and goodwill.

He rawe tonu ki te kite i te ahuatanga o ta tātou whakanui i te wiki o te reo i tū inatatanei. Ko te mate kē, he wiki kotahi noa iho. Me mihi rā ki te marea, i ngakaunui ki te kaupapa. It’s been great to see the many initiatives used to celebrate Māori Language Week recently. The problem is that it is for one week only! That aside, congratulations to all of those who supported the cause. Congratulations to all of those involved in the establishment of Te Kura o Mauao in Bethlehem at the start of Māori Language week. It was great to be at the opening of the new Kura recently especially since I have followed this development since being in Parliament. Hopefully the community embraces this wonderful facility in their midst and move on from the concerns expressed a few years ago.

Fair is foul

Local and central disagree

“What’s going on at the moment? Is it an election or something?” A young lady asked me this in Katikati a couple of days ago. With my infinite knowledge of current local body politics together with my catalogue on council misinformation demeanours, I searched for a wise and erudite judgment to impress the young lady. Then, I realised that her question summed up the whole situation. She didn’t know what was going on with the representation issue and neither does anyone else. The only evidence available is that councillors are fighting amongst themselves in line with Council Standing Orders in public of course but, behind the scenes in a darkened workshop sessions, there have been chants of ‘double, double, toil and trouble’ over a cauldron of poisoned entrails, eye of newt, toe of frog, preparing for a visit from the man they said would be king - mayor in this case.

It is not often that all of local government disagrees with central government proposals. At the Local Government Conference last week it was unanimously voted by all New Zealand’s 78 councils: “That the purpose of Local Government as set out in the Local Government Act, 2002, be retained.” Broadly, under the 2002 Act, the current position covers the social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing of communities, which are consulted on with the community and then form part of the council’s Annual and Ten Year Plan documents. The change suggested by Central Government is to replace those four well-beings with a new purpose of providing good quality local infrastructure, public services, and regulatory functions at least possible cost to households and business.

Wherever you sit on the political spectrum, one way or another you are affected by child poverty, early childhood education, prisons, health challenges, dependence on non-renewable energy, poor quality housing, and more. If you care enough about these By Ian McLean, things to want to improve them, spokesperson for the Green Party then you are likely volunteering your time, giving your money, helping your neighbours, shopping carefully, and downsizing your car. If you believe they don’t concern you, think again. Welfare, justice and health form the biggest elements of the government budget, and are the primary cause of our public debt problem. You pay those costs.

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It’s a good idea to have a plan but the detail and interpretations encouraged by the Resource Management Act and the consequent City Plans and interpretations turn a good idea into a technical expensive and legal nightmare. Take an application this week by Progressive Enterprises to build a new Countdown supermarket on the Bureta site presently occupied by the Bureta Park Motor Inn. Previously I had written that you would have an opportunity to make submissions on the proposal. Wrong! This week staff advised elected members that they have agreed with the applicant that the application be only notified to chosen people who are deemed to have an interest. Elected members have no input into this decision – it’s under delegated authority. This, we are told, totals around 109 or so residents who live in the immediate vicinity. This is allowed under a 2010 amendment to the RMA that speeds up applications processing. It’s a good idea to speed up anything to do with the RMA – which has proven to be an extremely effective tool for people with no vested interest to interfere with the rights of property owners through the legal system. At huge expense to the property owner and sometimes virtually nil cost to opponents. But this proposal could have a big effect on the wider Bureta/Otumoetai area community.

Potential minefield

Commercial interest opposition such as happened on the North Shore, where an opposition business successfully held up a new development for years, is no longer grounds for planning opposition, I understand. But to choose which residents are allowed to submit is setting up a potential minefield. If you want to submit, I believe that you can join with one of the chosen few, if you can find out who they are. It happens regularly doesn’t it with Government? One extreme to the other. Solve a problem and create more as a consequence. The other consideration is to think about what else could happen on the site that could be worse. The trees to the east of the site are a council park and will remain. Elected members had a worthwhile meeting with the Toxic Agrichemicals Awareness Forum this week. This group rides shotgun

on council’s contractors’ use of chemical sprays around the city. A voluntary group, they raised concerns at management of chemical sprays in the dunes at the Mount and Papamoa. Council is trying to eliminate all the rogue plants along this coastal strip and re-establish the natural flora. A lot of use of manual weeding, some mechanical and some chemicals are the present methodology. TAAF input is invaluable as it keeps a brake on indiscriminate spray use. However some suitable chemicals administered professionally is inevitable if the reinstatement programme is to succeed.

Well done Arataki

No daily media, once again, at Projects and Monitoring Committee to report the success of the Arataki Community Advisory Group. Following on from the opening of the new council Arataki Community Centre, this advisory group oversees the community involvement. We heard how the use of community facilities, skate park and park had turned around to a family friendly venue in the short time since opening on September 29 last year. Advocates for this facility have assured elected members that this would happen. Well done to all involved for such a turnaround. Previously this area had been a hot spot of ne’er do wells and a trouble spot for police, skate park users, graffiti and vandalism. Last week’s meeting on the water and wastewater charging regime could prove a watershed (pun intended) on how you pay to receive and dispose of household water. The potential is for a truly user pays system where reduced use is rewarded. This was one of the potential benefits of water metering but successive councils shied away – probably because of the furore over water metering. Elected members agreed that staff bring back options and I moved on additional resolution that this be subject to consultant costs for the review being reported back for approval before proceeding. Out of this is the possibility of council supporting grey water systems in new housing, rainwater storage systems and further delay of new council intensive water processing plants and wastewater treatment plants. Consumption at peak use residential has been reduced from 700 litres per day in pre-metering times per

ratepayer to below 450 litres per day now. It is reasonable to assume that with no water meters and one fixed charge that there was no incentive to turn off taps. Now we are investigating capitalising on that success by further reducing consumption and thus delaying new expensive infrastructure. A stepped tariff means the more you use, the more you pay per cubic metre and vice versa – thus rewarding careful use of water. Our treasury department reports council interest rate now down to 5.97% average on ratepayer funded debt of $266.6 million on May 31. This is approximately $16 million a year in interest or $43,835 per day or $314 per ratepayer per year. As a mechanism to spread the costs/benefits to include future users of what council provides that’s as fair a method as you would get, given that the whole general rating system is unfair and according to the 2007 Government report into rating, unsustainable into the future. If interest rates increase things won’t be pretty – and not only for ratepayers! Most of the council refinancing is now being done through the Local Government Funding Agency – an organisation set up by member councils, of which Tauranga is one, to raise its own finance and bypass the bank lending system. It’s saving bank fees and marginally lower interest rates. Another confidential meeting on Route K this week. There’s nothing untoward here, it’s just updating elected members on negotiations with NZTA. As circumstances changed, mainly the economic downturn, so did arrangements. As I noted last week we can’t have NZTA reading about our views in the media before meetings and that’s why the confidentiality.

This week’s mindbender from Leonardo Da Vinci – “Avoid studies of which the result dies with the worker.” – A good one for Governments!

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From peat to petunias Gardening in Papamoa has it its own special challenges because of compacted soil but gardening enthusiast Leigh Nicholas is aiming to help grow a few more green thumbs in the area. “Papamoa is quite unique because you’ve got salt-laden winds and we get a few frosts.”

were removing peat. After gardening in the area for 22 years, Leigh has learnt a trick or two which she will be passing on at a sixOn top of this, she says there is added week course offered through Papamoa the challenge of soil that has been com- Support Centre next month. Leigh, who began running her pacted by the developers when they introductory gardening courses at the centre three years ago, says she is always delighted to see how passionate people become about gardening after learning some basics. “A lot of them have been absolutely rapt with what they take away from it and it gets them really into their gardening.” Leigh says the course, which is aimed to beginners – and often attracts a lot of new migrants – covers the basics from raising seeds and seedlings, to composting and reconditioning the soil. “I talk a lot about the soil and how to improve it, and we do site visits to everyone’s gardens to see if there are any particular challenges to deal with.” The course’s weekly two-hour classes start August 15. Details: phone Papamoa Support Centre, By Hamish Carter 07 574 7170.

Papamoa gardener Leigh Nicolas will be sharing her tips to get the best results gardening in the coastal community. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

So much on offer at community centre Nestled in the heart of Papamoa are two of the area’s best kept secrets. The Papamoa Community Centre, situated in the same building as the Papamoa Library, is the perfect place to hold community and private events and groups. The centre has six rooms for hire to the public – all of different sizes – the smallest at just 16 square metres and the largest seating as many as 120 people. With its central location and easy parking, the centre provides a place for many varied groups, classes and events within Papamoa. These include but are not limited to different exercise classes, including classes for elderly and disabled residents, weight watchers meetings, drama classes, craft groups, birthday parties and a number of health clinics including a dental service. Discounts are offered for long-term community bookings.

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The centre is also home to another local, though not so secret, gem: Chill Out, a children’s programme offering quality after-school and holiday care for children aged 5-12. Picking students up from four local schools, the programme is a welcomed aid for busy parents. The second secret is the Papamoa Sports and Recreation Centre on the Gordon Spratt Reserve is the heart of the Papamoa sporting fraternity. Recently re-configured, the centre is popular for hosting private functions, including weddings, birthdays and work parties. Centre activities also include after school care and holiday programmes, yoga, indoor bowls, martial arts, Pilates and Thai boxing. It is also home to a fantastic people-focused gym where anyone can get fit with the assistance of highly-qualified staff onsite seven days a week. By Corrie Taylor

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Third place in national competition Building future leaders Two hair stylists from Absolut Hair Dezign returned from the National Organic Colour Systems Seminar with awards from the Magic Mirror Awards. The awards are designed to show how stylists can get creative and show the judges what they can do with organic colours. Absolut Hair Dezign stylists Nicky Crombie placed third and Natalie Cundy was highly commended at the awards in Auckland.

The team at Absolut Hair Dezign spent two days in Auckland at the National Organic Colour Systems Seminar which focused on education, networking, inspiration, socialising, problem-solving and, of course, loads of fun. While there they attended the Magic Mirror Awards evening and saw their stylists’ entries into the OCS Colour Photographic Competition flashing on the big screen. “We were ecstatic with the announcement that two of our stylists won awards,” says Absolut Hair Dezign owner Sheryl McAlpine. “Congratulations to our winners and to our four other entrants. Your commitment, enthusiasm and creativity have rekindled our passion for what we do and now we are eager to share our experience and expertise with our valued clients.” Absolut Hair Dezign in Papamoa offers clients a chance to choose between certified Organic Colour Systems or conventional colours and perms. OCS is derived from certified organic and natural ingredients contain no ammonia and the lowest possible percentage of chemicals, dramatically reducing the risk of allergic reactions. Sheryl says the benefits of Organic Colour Systems are no harmful fumes to be inhaled, no eye irritation or skin staining, and the results are long-lasting colours and perms. For more information, visit www.absoluthair. co.nz or to arrange a complimentary consultation call the salon. Natalie Cundy and Nicky Crombie.

The Rotary Club of Papamoa will partake in projects throughout Papamoa in a bid to increase its profile in the community.

President Karen Boyle, who is also general manager of human resources at TrustPower, says the goal for the year is to increase membership numbers. Currently, the club, which was chartered in May 2008, has 25 members. Karen says the initiative will include the four schools in the area, assisting

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Fishing contest benefits sick children Ronald McDonald House is set to get a boost from a fishing competition in Papamoa next month. Organiser Mike Speed says the one-day AV Logic and McDonalds Charity Fundraising Competition, scheduled for August 25, will see up to 100 anglers involved after

an informal, similar event last year drew about 40. A wide range of types of fishing will be permitted, says Mike. “Kayakers, boaties, landbased, as long as it’s caught on a hook and a line it’s pretty much fair game – apart from a long line.” Mike says like-minded people with an affinity for Ronald McDonald House, and residents of Papamoa and surrounding areas,

the Papamoa Support Centre with computers for children to use after school, providing leadership and development opportunities for young people and supporting the Junior Neighbourhood Watch programme. Plans are also underway to release a new version of the Who’s Who Directory, as is organisation for the ITM Kahawai World Cup Surfcasting Bonanza to be held next March. For further information, phone Viv Edgar, 07542 0712, or email v.edgar@clear.net.nz By Ben Guild

are likely to make up the bulk of the field. The event will begin early in the morning, with the weigh-in scheduled at Papamoa Sports and Recreation Centre between 2-5pm. Tickets cost $30. There will be a live band and a cash bar, with rugby on the big screen. Potential sponsors can contact Steve Rolfe via steve@avlogic.co.nz

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The silent monopoly It’s like a remix of the same old song. It sounds different, but you’ve heard it all before - the odds are better overseas. Only this time that ditty doesn’t denote jobs, minerals, milk, weather, or the cost of a monthly calling plan - this time it’s about gambling. Sportspunter.com is a website that compares and then lists the odds offered by the world’s largest bookmakers. Its aim is simple: to direct clients to the best bookies. Until July 2010, odds offered by the New Zealand TAB were automatically ‘scrapped’ - taken automati-

cally by computers - and listed on the site along with more than 100 different bookmakers, including bet365, Centrebet and Pinnacle. Then the TAB changed its website and the system stopped scrapping the odds. Sportspunter didn’t care. “Since it changed we haven’t bothered to scrape the new website as there doesn’t seem to be much demand in our service for them,” says Sportspunter managing editor Daniel Kirk. “Their prices, as with all Australian TAB prices, are poor in comparison to the corporate bookmakers. “If you take as an example the TAB’s handicap selections, their odds are typically set at $1.87 on each side. The standard in the industry is around $1.91 on each side, and you will almost always find at least one bookmaker with $1.95 or even higher. “Why would anyone bet on the NZ TAB odds when they can make more money elsewhere?” TAB spokesman Nick Gowland is on record stating odds offered in New Zealand don’t compare to those offered overseas, and that odds are better the fewer selections a betting option has. “A coin-toss two outcome event would be offered at around 6 to 8% while a futures market of 30 runners may be bet to 160%, a

12-runner race 128% initially down to 118% as market knowledge accumulates. “We don’t compete on price with some of the more internetonly facing corporates.They fall outside the tax system and don’t pay GST, gambling duty or rights fees to sporting codes, nor do they return profit to racing.” Daniel sees it differently. “My understanding is that they have a monopoly, and it is illegal for other bookmakers to operate. “Obviously, that puts the TAB in a strong business position as the lack of competition allows them to gain big margins with the odds they offer.” So just how fair are the TAB’s odds? Otago University’s lecturer Scott Chaput says the dividends offered here pale in comparison with those elsewhere. Confusing matters further is the fact that odds change in real time and aren’t solely based on the probabilities of possible outcomes. “A bookie does not try to predict the winner, only to set the pay-outs such that the betting is balanced so the bookie makes money regardless of the result. “Following economics, if there is demand for Team A, its pay-out

will fall and Team B’s will rise. The idea is to attract money to Team B and balance the books.” If the books are unable to be balanced, the TAB places bets with foreign bookies at better odds. The question then becomes: if foreign bookmakers can offer comparatively generous odds, can anyone realistically conceive of coming out ahead? Scott says the average NZ gambler should expect to lose about 10% over time. In other words to most of those attempting to profit: slow death by a 1000 cuts. Shopping for better odds offshore can help to slow the bleeding, but that comes with additional risks surrounding the acquisition of foreign currencies. In 2009/10 the New Zealand Racing Board paid $125m to the racing industry in cash and other funding as foreign banks folded in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. It did so for the same reason that casinos are fed with people ascending opulent, spiralling staircases. The odds are rigged. The house always wins. By Ben Guild

Katikati hairdresser’s style wins big Competition work is the highlight of Liz Ward’s career. That might explain why the Katikati hairdresser is currently New Zealand’s Hairdresser of the Year. It’s a title Liz (pictured right) felt she must live up to at the Bay of Plenty/Waikato regional hairdresser competition in Hamilton this month. And live up to she did, taking away a handful of awards from the event, including the top Waikato cutting and styling awards, the Oceanic Masters cut and conversion awards, as well as both the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Hairdresser of the Year awards. “I absolutely love it,” says Liz, who has been working in the industry for 30 years. As the owner of Liz Ward Hairdressing in Katikati, she says competition work is her favourite part of the job because it allows her to unleash all of her creativity. “It allows us to be really creative. “There’s a huge fashion component to it because we have to make sure our models are dressed from head to toe. That’s a huge part of what we do.”

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Now Liz must go on to defend her nationwide title at the New Zealand Supreme Awards in Auckland in October. But she feels confident with her passion and determination she can be competitive again. “A team from every region will try and take my title off me. “The best hairdressers in New Zealand are the ones who I will be competing against – so it won’t be By Corrie Taylor easy. There will be a lot of talent.”

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Polytech engineering a brighter tomorrow Jump-start your career in engineering with Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Certificate in Engineering. Rather than fighting for an apprenticeship out in the workforce, why not first build up your skills with professional tutors at the polytechnic?

Beginning September 5 and ending in June 2013, the Certificate in Engineering effectively counts as the first year of an engineering apprenticeship. The course teaches students all the basic industry skills, including workshop safety, welding, engineering drawing, basic trade calculations and measurement, as well as plenty of practical

The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic has one of the best engineering training facilities in New Zealand. machining and fabrication skills. At the end of the programme graduates can decide whether to continue in an apprenticeship in either mechanical or fabrication engineering. Mark Hendry, group leader engineering, says the programme would suit anyone practically and mechanically minded – someone who likes to fix things, pull things apart and build things. Having some mathematical knowledge also helps. “The advantage is that students can generally get more credit here than in the workplace. It really jumpstarts their career.”

He says the programme is as practical as the polytechnic can make it. “The polytech has one of the best engineering training facilities in NZ. “We cover both mechanical and fabrication so students have a lot of flexibility, they don’t have to make up their mind about specialisation so early. “By the time they’ve gained some work place experience and graduate they can go either direction.” Apply today for the course starting September 5. Call Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Information Centre on 0800 BOP POLY (0800 267 7659) or visit By Corrie Taylor www.boppoly.ac.nz

Welcoming new home consultant

GJ Gardner Homes sales team Jason Elliot-Lowe, Ben Heath, Brent Nelson, Bruce Matthews and Fiona Nelson. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

The team at G.J. Gardner in Tauranga is excited to introduce their new home consultant, Jason Elliott-Lowe. Born and raised in Tauranga, Jason joined the team in March and enjoys working closely with Tauranga residents to design and build their new home. “It’s been a long-term goal of mine to join a company of this calibre within the building industry and

now I am here, I’m enjoying coming quickly up to speed in all aspects of design and building. “In previous years I have worked in photographics and events management. Creativity and innovation are personal traits I now bring into my role as a new home consultant.” It was completing a major renovation in his own home that piqued Jason’s interest in home building and after much research he chose to work with G.J. Gardner Homes because of

its reputation in the marketplace. “Together with a great team behind me, we can fully project manage your new build from design planning to completion. We have an in-house estimator which means we can get back to you quickly with pricing. “It’s about achieving what you want in your new home. G.J. offers design flexibility, rock-solid building practices and superb finish. ” Jason, along with his wife Rachel, moved back to Tauranga to start their family and the couple now have three small children. “My enthusiasm for people has helped develop my ‘listening ear’. So when it comes to building your new home, I will listen intently to what your goals and dreams are, and help you create a home you will love that fits within your lifestyle and budget. “Please feel free to call me for a no obligation site visit and the opportunity to discuss your new home.” By Corrie Taylor

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Central building revival Work on two major building projects is progressing well – with work on the Strand site beside Masonic Park on track to be completed by mid-November. Watts and Hughes site foreman Steve Fitzpatrick says development on the Horny Bull site will take a big step forward in the next fortnight with concrete panels to go up followed by structural steel. He says generally good weather over winter has helped their progress, with foundations poured on Thursday. The former building, which also housed Como Cucina and the Buddha Lounge, was demolished in May – before archaeologists looked over the site for three weeks before work began. The new building will have six tenancies over two floors, including the Horny Bull and Zaggers Café. The project is expected to be followed by more redevelopment along The Strand prompted by earthquake strengthening requirements. The nearly historic Grumpy Mole saloon on the corner of Harington Street is also marked for demolition as part of a $40 million redevelopment of the block including the neighbouring Bahama Hut, the backpackers and Tauranga City Markets. Also on the council list of buildings requiring earthquake strengthening

work are 83 The Strand, 85 The Strand, and The Crown and Badger at 87. Steak Out (the former Naked Grape) at 103, along with neighbouring sites on Wharf Street, also require work, as do the neighbours at the former Saint Amand Hotel - now Harbourside City Backpackers - at 105 The Strand. Meanwhile, the new Tauranga Police Station in Monmouth St is making good progress, with project manager Steve Crossfield saying work on the 3900sqm building is on track for completion in July. All foundation piles are now in, while work has begun on installing pre-cast concrete framing and reinforcing along the perimeter with neighbours. Underground drainage and sewer lines have also been laid. Ongoing excavation work is focused on digging out a basement carpark. A team of about 35 are working on the $20.8 million project. Work has also just been completed on the Strand waterfront revamp, converting the former car park to an outdoor events and recreation area – with a wide concrete walkway and cycle path alongside a grassed area. A children’s playground will soon be installed.

Now that winter has well and truly settled in, keeping warm is on a lot of residents’ minds. And home heating has never been easier than with a heat pump. At the push of a button you can have an “inverter” controlled system heating your home to the desired temperature. For those with health concerns, this is one of the most hygienic ways of heating any home. The heat from a heat pump is clean and dry - it has not had the oxygen removed or moisture added to it. These units come in various types with the most

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Warming your winter home in style It’s the middle of winter and the cold has well and truly set in. Help keep your home warm this winter with new curtains and blinds from Harvey Furnishings. As New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and retailer of curtains and blinds, Harvey Furnishings has been providing customers with high quality products for more than 50 years. The Tauranga store on Cameron Road is packed full with a huge selection of readymade curtains and readymade blinds, cushions, bedspreads and seat covers for an instant make-over in your home. As well as selling every style of curtains and accessories, they also sell every style Venetian, vertical, roller and roman blinds and a wide range of shutters. Harvey Furnishings also stocks famous brands of fabrics and the latest fashion textiles from around the world and a huge range of its own direct-import value fabrics. Highly-qualified, in-home consultants can help anyone find the perfect fit for their home. The team at Tauranga Harvey Furnishings also offers free in-home

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Home-owners turn builders after act amendment Home-owners can now undertake limited work on their properties following an amendment to the Building Act, but Tauranga Council says work must meet the same standard. In March, the act came into force, restricting design and structural work that could impact on a building’s weather-tightness to licensed building practitioners.

But an amendment to the act now opens the way for unlicensed owner-builders to work on their own homes. Council building services manager Rob Wickman said it was not an exemption to the standard of work, as everything still needs to comply with the building consent and relevant plans, and requires an inspection. “It’s not really an issue because it needs to meet the building code.” Rob says only a small fraction of construction work was done by owner-builders and

they could not do more than one ownerbuilder job every three years. Under the act owner-builders need to let buyers know that they did the work. He says most DIY work is minor repair, maintenance or alteration work and does not fall within the category of restricted building work. “For this type of work nothing has changed and homeowners can continue to carry out these DIY jobs as they always have.” Restricted building work is that which

requires a building consent and relates to the primary structure of the home, or affects its weather-tightness. The homeowner is required to complete a statutory declaration and provide it to council along with their application for a building consent, or before construction of the restricted building work begins at the latest. More information on the owner-builder exemption is available from the council or online from the government website www. By Hamish Carter builditright.govt.nz

Tauranga property market remains flat Prices in the Tauranga property market remain subdued, with the latest figures showing the market is still 10.3 per cent below its 2007 peak. Figures from Quotable Value (QV) show the Tauranga market has lifted slightly – up 1.0 per cent over the past three months and 2.1 per cent over the past 12 months – but it is recovering more slowly than the national average which is now at the 98.7 per cent of the market peak. QV figures show the average sale price for the June quarter was $399,662 in the Tauranga council area, while prices in the Western Bay of Plenty area have dropped 7.8 per cent since the same time

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last year to $359,135. QV’s research director Jono Ingerson says most of the national average rise has come from the main centres – particularly Auckland (which is now 4.8 per cent above the peak) and Christchurch (1.5 per cent above the peak), which have had the fastest rises. “There is more variability in the provincial centres and smaller towns across the country, as values in those areas respond to local economic influences.” But figures from REINZ (the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand) give a slightly different picture. The figures show median prices in June at $342,500 in Tauranga, down slightly on $350,000 in June 2011. The Mount/Papamoa areas were also down in the period from $420,000 to $416,000.

Local party central Groups and organisations planning community events are being encouraged to make the most of Tauranga’s revamped waterfront. Council event delivery manager Penny Mitropoulos says the dedicated events space on the former waterfront is the ideal venue for all sorts of events or activities – and urges people to contact her to discuss using it for events from October-April. “We would love to see the area fully utilised, so if you’ve got an event or activity that you’d love to hold, please contact me.” Penny says the revamped area, which includes a dedicated stage, access to power ‘and everything you need’, will be able to cater for events for up to 8000 people. She says a spectacular gala waterfront opening event on September 23 will showcase the venue. Phone Penny, 07 577 7112 or email Penny.Mitropoulos@tauranga.govt.nz

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Bay designers win regional awards The Bay of Plenty regional winners of the ADNZ/ Resene Design Awards were announced on Saturday evening at Mills Reef Winery. Brendon Gordon of Brendon Gordon Architecture took out multiple awards. His first appearance to the stage was for the Gordon Residence, which took out the Residential New Home over 250 square metre category. The judges commented that “this is a home of apparent simplicity, concealing deep and sensitive thought about the placement of spaces and the rituals of domestic living”. Later in the evening Brendon returned to the stage, picking up the regional Alteration and

Additions Award with his Reid Residence. For the Residential New Home under 250sqm category the judges were

quick to establish a winner and were impressed by the design quality of a group home. For Will Tatton of Will Tatton Architecture creating the Urban Homes show home required fresh thinking. “It needed to be a design which would be enjoyed by many differ-

ent owners and sites.” As the night drew to a close it was Darryl Church of Darryl Church Architecture who stole the show, picking up three awards in a row for his Waipa Wood Processing Workshop. Taking out the Commercial Industrial, Commercial Interior and the Resene Colour in Design awards, there was little doubt this talented architect was out to illustrate just what innovative and excellent architectural design is about. The awards are about celebrating excellence and showcasing the talent and creative influence of architects and architectural designers across New Zealand.

Top: Award winning Gordon Residence. Bottom: Winning design Urban Ridge.

A worthy challenge Elegance and balance At Will Tatton Architecture, turning small houses into homes with the flair and style of a larger home is just one of the many challenges they love to undertake. As winners of the Architectural Design NZ award for the residential new home under 250 square metres category, WTA is passionate about designing affordable, sophisticated, interesting small homes. The company’s design for Urban Homes’ showhome for Thorne Group took out the regional award – something Will Tatton is thrilled with. “For me it’s almost more exciting than winning the design of a larger house. “Small homes are a great design challenge.” Will says the idea was to take a low budget, small site and produce something that has flair and style. “UH and WTA are about clever choices for materials, spaces and fittings - achieving a better living experience - without the extra cost.” Visit the showhome at 299 Carmichael Rd Brookfield-Bethlehem.

Brendon Gordon Architecture is celebrating after taking home two awards at the Architectural Design NZ/Resene Design Awards. The two winning designs received massive praise from the judges, who made special mention of their elegance and classic symmetry. Brendon Gordon is rapt with the awards and believes it shows his team’s dedication and solution-orientated approach to design. “It is very nice to get that industry recognition; we really enjoy what we do. “We offer a very personalised service and we keep working with things until we come up with the right solution.” Brendon’s Reid Residence design won him the Alteration and Additions Award. The project involved joining two eighties town houses together on Marine Parade. “It’s fun, and it’s unique and special. It’s great to put things together rather than chop them up.” Gordon Residence, a studio designed personally for his brother, Miles Gordon, took out the Residential New Home over 250 square metre category.

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Teaching art of public speaking to residents Speaking with confidence is about to become easier for Bayfair residents with a Toastmaster’s group meeting at Arataki Community Centre. By Hamish Carter

Excel Toastmasters is shifting its fortnightly meetings to the centre from Tuesday July 31, moving from the Mount Maunganui Senior Citizens in Maunganui Road.

Club spokeswoman Tess Maskell invites anyone interested to attend (6.30pm start) to see what it is all about. She says the club offers a fun, supportive environment for people to develop public speaking skills, leadership and self-confidence. Meetings are held on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesday each month at the centre in Zambuk Way (off Grenada St).

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Careers Expo in town How can I mange my career? Are you already in a career but want to up-skill, considering re-entering the workforce or have just arrived in our region? Whatever stage you are at in your career there’s one place to be this weekend The Tauranga Rotary Careers Expo and Future Focus Business Showcase at TECT Arena. This showcase event runs this Friday and Saturday and presents all your options in one place. This year’s event is bigger and brighter than ever with the addition of Priority One’s Future Focus Business Showcase, allowing the public to match up the career that inspires them with the training and career pathways to get there. The Career’s Expo is on downstairs and features exhibitors from around New Zealand including universities,

career guidance counsellors, trade industry training organisations, professional bodies, private training providers, armed forces and employers. Take a wander upstairs and you can also see some of the Bay’s leading business and industry sectors in the Future Focus Business Showcase. You’ll be surprised at the diverse range of careers on offer now and in the future in the Bay. The event is part of Western Bay @ Work, a month long series of activities and events focusing on career and training opportunities in the Western Bay. This year’s theme is “Connect to Collaborate.” Tauranga Rotary coordinator Alison Wilson says this weekend’s event is the ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to explore their career options. The Expo and Business Showcase is free to enter and runs from 9am-4pm Friday and 9.30am-3.30pm Saturday. For more information go to www.westernbayatwork.org.nz

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But wait – there is more The logistics industry is one of the most underrated industries. If you’re thinking it is simply trucks, trains and shipping – you couldn’t be more wrong. By Corrie Taylor

Check out the exciting, fast-paced world of logistics, where skill, timing and international travel play a massive role in everyday tasks, at the Careers Expo this weekend. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in New Zealand Inc. – part of an international body made up of more than 33,000 transport and logistics practitioners in more than 30 countries – will be at Saturday’s expo. Chairman of the Bay of Plenty section Greg Bold says people constantly underestimate the importance of logistics in everyday life. “It’s so much more than truck drivers. If this industry didn’t exist, neither would your

flat screen TV or computer. “Without logistics, we’d literally be back in the Dark Ages, farming for existence.” “I met a man in Bali who was the logistics operations manager for Club Med, Bali. His role was to arrange and organise the supplies for the entire Club Med. He said one of the most difficult aspects of his work was organising 10,000 fresh eggs a week.” Greg himself spent a number of years working for Mitre 10.

“I travelled pretty extensively around the world buying products, from Las Vegas to Melbourne and China.” The world of logistics is not only for men, it provides ample opportunities for women too. “If you want a job shopping – welcome to logistics. “It offers such a wide variety of opportunities – from accountant and lawyer work, to travelling all over the world. “There’s something for everyone.” Service delivery to members is focused through six sections to contacts based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hawke’s Bay and Waikato/Bay of Plenty together with a section based in Fiji. Each has a local chairman and committee and arranges a programme of activities to interest members. These include visits, addresses, seminars and training opportunities and are publicised through section newsletters and the website www.cilt.co.nz

Earn while you learn - a career pathway New Zealand qualified tradespeople are internationally renowned for their ability, encompassing a wide range of skills.

There is a career pathway straight from school. No need to go to an expensive tertiary provider. No need for a student loan. The BCITO works closely with schools and industry to offer Gateway

Justin Dufty, Jamie Russell, Brody Burkhart and BCITO training advisor Tim Buxton.

and work experience programmes for carpentry and associated specialist trades Schools and the BCITO are delivering keen people into the trades. Local qualified builder Justin Dufty, owner of Skilled Building Solutions, thinks Gateway is a fantastic opportunity for employers to trial someone who has a grasp on work ethics, and is keen to learn. Justin has recently employed two school leavers for his business who started through Gateway and are now in training with Skilled Building Solutions and BCITO. Justin is enjoying sharing his knowledge and has an enthusiastic team around him. Apprentice Jamie Russell enjoyed technology at school but liked working outside, so building made sense. Jamie’s dad completed an electrical trade, so trades already ran in the family. Apprentice Brody Burkhart tried many different options at school and finally knew what he wanted when he was given the opportunity to get onto a building site though Gateway. They both believe getting into the workforce through Gateway has been a big wakeup call, maturity levels have increased, they are more responsible and they love the physical side of building. And best of all they earn while they learn. No student loan and you get paid.

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Careers aplenty in the Bay Tertiary partners combine for Careers Expo From certificate and diploma courses to degree and post-graduate study, the Bay of Plenty tertiary partnership has a range of programmes on offer for people contemplating tertiary study in 2013. Staff from the partnership, comprising the University of Waikato, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and Te

Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, will be available at the Careers Expo to guide people through the study options available and answer questions.

Fantastic platform

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic recruitment adviser Scott Henderson says the Careers Expo provides a fantastic platform for young people (and the not so young) to explore career options by being exposed to the top educational providers and industry

professionals from not only the Bay, but from around New Zealand. “Whether it’s a student’s first exposure to a careers expo, or they are well on their way to making a career decision, getting face time with the exhibitors and collecting relevant information goes a long way in helping students plan their futures,” says Scott. The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and University of Waikato have been working together for more than a decade to increase tertiary

education opportunities in the Western Bay of Plenty. Now, the two institutions are working even more closely to offer a comprehensive suite of jointly developed diploma and degree programmes. In 2010 Whakatane-based Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi: indigenous university joined the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Education Partnership.

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Thinking about your future career? Come and find out about the programmes offered through the University of Waikato, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. From certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate study, there’s a wide range of options on offer – right here in the Bay. Visit us at sites one, two and three at the Tauranga Careers Expo.

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Glaucoma – you don’t see it coming One of the reasons we discuss glaucoma so much Past 40 years of age, the risk of glaucoma with our patients is that in most cases there are increases and patients with a family history of glaucoma have approximately eight times no symptoms to alert someone to its presence. more chance of getting the disease, so we

spend a lot of time reminding people to have an examination before the disease becomes too advanced. The most common type of glaucoma arises when the pressure in the eye rises due to over production of fluid or a blockage of outflow. This pressure rise can be mild but it slowly crushes the nerve fibres in the optic nerve at the back of the eye. As these nerves die, information from the retina cannot be passed to the brain and blind spots develop in the patient’s vision. Because these are gradual and start in less noticeable areas of the visual field they go unnoticed for a long time. People frequently come to us with moderate sight loss but no symptoms at all. Eventually the blind spots expand causing loss of central vision and patients begin to notice blurring in their eyesight. Due to its subtle nature patients may lose up to two thirds of all their optic nerve fibres before noticing any problem and these nerves

cannot be regenerated. Untreated glaucoma eventually causes blindness. The key is to detect glaucoma early and begin treatment to prevent further sight loss. As people’s awareness of the need for regular checking increases we are finding more and more patients with glaucoma, but many patients are still happily oblivious to the problem and remain undiagnosed. Checking for glaucoma is part of a routine eye examination in

patients aged 40 and over and modern treatments are effective at controlling eye pressure and stopping glaucoma’s insidious advance. For more information visit your Optometrist or take a look at the Glaucoma NZ website: www.glaucoma.org.nz

Fashion meets function Tired of a sleeping bag that restricts your freedom at bedtime? Sick of flicking your legs out of the sleeping bag to cool down during summer? Accolade Comfort – a Young Enterprise group from Otumoetai College – has come to the rescue with the ingenious Sleepsack: a queen duvet cover and inner that folds and zips to become a sleeping bag (as such) with an attached pillowcase to make sleepovers a breeze. Giving you more room, the option

of taking the inner out for summer and easy cartage... what more could you want? Local business woman Vicki Burns (of George Edward/ Urban Vogue at Bethlehem Town Young Enterprise group Accolade Comfort from Centre) is acting as the groups Otumoetai College. mentor and says these are a fanShe also adds she is highly impressed with tastic replacement for the sleeping bag. “I have personally trialled the Sleepsack and the group’s innovation and in awe of what students can fit into their programmes. am more than converted,” says Vicki. “I wasn’t so sure how I could help the team “So much more comfortable than a sleeping with their idea through the fashion industry bag and the ease of transport a huge bonus.” but after a few meetings I realised that they had a great idea and they’d probably teach me a thing or two! “We have had fantastic support from our seamstress/manufacturer, Kathy at Corporate Design Apparel in Cherrywood, and couldn’t have coped without her at times. It has been great to have the locally designed and made element included in our product.” The Accolade Comfort Sleepsack is available at Urban Vogue to view and order and the group will be showcasing at local schools during the next few weeks. So kids, keep an eye out and mums and dads, treat the children to a cosy night’s sleep. “It’s also a great time to see the girls at Urban Vogue and George Edward as new season’s collections are rolling in and they’re looking gorgeous. Wearable, on trend and fashion forward... don’t miss out. And if you’re not quite ready for the onset of summer, the Crazy Price Sale is still on. “Gifts for the kids and mum all in the same visit! See you soon.”

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Offering fashion, food and more Make Bethlehem Town Centre your first stop for shopping. There are 44 unique stores and everyday service providers for you to enjoy, including sought-after international and local brands. Bethlehem is the largest outdoor shopping centre in the Bay of Plenty and has a relaxed, warm and welcoming atmosphere with most

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New ultrasound service opens in Bethlehem Bethlehem Ultrasound is a modern and advanced ultrasound service now open and located within the Bethlehem Town Centre. All scans are catered for, which includes obstetric imaging, nuchal assessment, and renal and abdominal imaging. Vascular imaging includes DVT assessment and all arterial and venous imaging. All musculoskeletal imaging is provided with all scans free with ACC referral. The ultrasound team are Brendon and Melanie Cosford, who bring more than 30 years’ experience in all areas of medical ultrasound. Brendon has worked alongside foetal medicine experts and musculosketel experts from around the world and was a sole charge sonographer as far away as the Shetland Islands. Their experience and skills work together with Dr Malcolm Hudson, who is the radiologist for Bethlehem Ultrasound. Come and enjoy the experience of Bethlehem Ultrasound, providing free ACC scans and free Bethlehem Ultrasound owner Brendon Cosford doing a early obstetrics scans. fetal anatomy assessment. Photo by Tracy Hardy. Phone Wendy for an appointment.

The Weekend Sun has 20 umbrellas from Bethlehem Town Centre to give away to help keep lucky readers dry this winter. Just tell us the total number of businesses based at Bethlehem Town Centre. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, August 1.

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Great dining deals The Coffee Club in Bethlehem has two wonderful specials to help you beat the winter chill.

As a family friendly restaurant, they want to provide a great value meal that the whole family can enjoy. All children dine free when dining with an adult (conditions apply). The Coffee Club has a wide selection of Kids Club meals from chicken nuggets and

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With preservatives, pesticide residue and over-processed foods now the norm, sometimes for your own health we need to make changes. In some parts of Africa for example there are no signs at all of bowel cancer, degenerative diseases, colon cancer, even coronary disease because the diet is mainly fresh fruits and vegetables. The Tauranga Farmers Market fresh produce is outstanding, recently award-winning in fact, as most of it

is picked and packed the evening before or even on the day of sale. Something sadly lacking in some of the so-called ‘fresh’ produce at the local supermarket. Nutrients and valuable enzymes begin to deteriorate from the time of harvest. Then because we boil, steam or bake, even more of the goodness is lost, so what is the answer? We are not all raw food eaters, although the benefits of juicing vegetables and fruit is well proven. Another point is we can’t all be veg-

etarians. This is because the digestion of certain foods depends a lot on everyone’s individual blood group. The nutrition we get from the food we eat is vitally important at a cellular level, as is proper food combining. Fats are broken down into fatty acids, carbohydrates are converted into glucose, proteins transforms into amino acids. These building blocks give us the vitality we need to have a healthy life. Confused? Well, don’t be. Just try this easy recipe for the superfood broccoli. You may even find your children eating broccoli!

Simply Incredible Broccoli Bake Ingredients 2 fresh broccoli heads, cut into florets 50 grams flaked almonds 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Juice from 1 lemon 2 cloves fresh garlic, sliced thin 50 grams grated parmesan Sea salt flakes and fresh ground pepper Method Wash the broccoli then dry it really well. Spread out on an oven tray lined with foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, a little of the olive oil, then bake in oven for about 20 minutes at about 180 degrees Celsius. Let the broccoli caramelise and brown then sprinkle over the almond flakes, garlic, and parmesan and return to oven briefly, for about one minute. Then pull out, squeeze on lemon juice and drizzle with more olive oil to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Grant Duffield – the one man band hell-bent on resurrecting iconic fast food brand Georgie Pie – is still plugging away. The Whakatane-based supermarket worker, who has been travelling the North Island to build support, is closing in on the 5000 signature mark after already having collected about 2600 in

two weeks to the middle of July. So far, his travels have taken him to Hamilton, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga, Cambridge and Tokoroa, while he plans to fly to Christchurch to drum up some support to the south. The majority of the signatures so far have been collected by Grant personally, but there is also an online petition at tinyurl.com/4georgiepie By Ben Guild

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Council turns to drink The thorn you’ll want inside Tauranga City Council is looking to have a greater say in how, where and when liquor is sold across the city. At this week’s Strategy and Policy Committee meeting councillors approved a staff request to begin working on a Local Alcohol Policy for Tauranga. Local Alcohol Policies are possible under the Alcohol Reform Bill, which is expected to undergo its third reading sometime in August. A Local Alcohol Policy will give the council power to control where alcohol can be sold, the hours it can be sold and even how many liquor outlets can be in any part of town. It will also enable the council to introduce a one-way door policy for bars on The Strand.

It means any drinker in a bar after say, midnight, has to stay there until closing, because if they go out the door they won’t be allowed back in. It is an option that has come up in council discussions about drinking behaviour on The Strand. Local alcohol policies are possible as part of the Alcohol Reform Bill, which is expected to undergo its third reading sometime during the next month. The Bill is a wide ranging reform of alcohol laws which has been under way since 2008. The council’s strategic planner Jeremy Boase says the council has to act now if it is to take advantage of the new power when it becomes available after the Alcohol Reform Bill has been law for a year. It’s also possible the rules may change. The National Government says LAPs will be optional, but the NZ Labour Party has submitted a supplementary order paper seeking to make LAPs mandatory. The preliminary work – formulating and writing a draft policy, consulting, preparing a provisional policy, publicly notifying it, hearing appeals, adopting it and three months later bringing it into force – is a long process, says Jeremy. “If you want to be ready in 12 months, you are going to have to start on it soon. If you start

The 2010 Marisco Vineyards Pinot Gris reflects the classical style that Marisco Vineyards strives for. Pinot gris requires a lot of time and passion and can quite often be a thorn in the side of the viticulturist, hence the name of this wine The Kings series ‘Thorn’. Pour a glass and enjoy the lovely heady nectarine on the nose, fruit up front and a nice balance between the fruits. The minerality and acidity provide length and

The Weekend Sun has a bottle of 2010 Marisco Vineyards Kings series Thorn Pinot Gris for lucky readers who can tell us stone fruit which is present in the nose of this wine. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received by August 1.

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Versatile syrups just the tonic Gusto is a locally owned business which has a range of apple syrups available in three variations – sweet, tart and organic. The syrups start with orchardfresh, premium grade fruit brought in from the harvest for processing. Braeburn, Cox Orange, Granny Smith, Gala and other varieties roll up from the farms and are sampled and sorted according to

each variety’s acid content. The sweet apple varieties go into making Gusto’s Sweet Pure Apple Syrup, and the crisper ones make Tart Pure Apple Syrup. Organic apples come from certified organic orchards and are processed separately. All the organic varieties go in together to make a single blend of apple syrup, which generally has a crispness (acid level) between the Sweet Pure Apple

Syrup and the Tart Pure Apple Syrup. The apples are washed, milled, and pressed to capture the fresh pure apple juice. The resultant clear juice is gently heated in large closed vats and the aroma-rich steam captured to save the volatile oils which would otherwise be lost. The process continues until the desired brix (sugar) level is reached, about 70 per cent. The captured aroma is added once the golden dark red syrup is cool, and then bottled ready for delivery. Gill from Gusto will be in store on Saturday July 28 tasting her famous apple syrups.

vibrancy. I particularly enjoyed the dry finish. Perfect served with chicken or fish. To see the informative video with Anton Rasmussen (the gardener), go to www.sunlive.co.nz Enjoy!

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Take the time to do something for you Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. It is Maori language week as you are probably well aware. I think it is neat there is time set aside to focus on a language many of us are familiar with and perhaps even know a few words and phrases of, but which we do not use on an everyday basis.

I liken the intention to learn Te Reo for some people to the intention to make positive health changes – it is something people are keen to achieve but there does not always seem to be an easy way to fit it into an already busy schedule. For example, exercise should be as much a part of your day as eating and sleeping are, yet there are many people who simply ‘don’t have the time’ to exercise. In the same way I have been saying for years that I will partake in some formal learning of Te Reo but for some reason I haven’t managed to ‘find the time’.

Why is it that we put off doing things – things that we could get quite excited about – to continue to do the mundane things in life? We often have a number of activities or milestones to achieve yet how many of us actually get around to ticking them off the list? Do the months simply fly by and you get to the end of a year and wonder where the time went? What did you achieve? My job is often to slow people down. Life can be so fast these days that we miss the important things because we have so much to do. Slowing down is important – both

psychologically and physiologically. Slowing down creates space for rest and recovery, time to evaluate situations and to plan for upcoming events. Slowing down is also about balance. Good health does not often come with a life led at 100 miles per hour. Good health often comes however when speed and busyness are balanced with rest and quiet. During those times of rest and quiet you are then perhaps more able to figure out how you will fit important things into your life – like changing your exercise habits, eating better, getting your heart checked…or learning a new language. Noho ora mai!

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Imagine you have just burned your hand on the kitchen cooker. You dash to the sink and turn on the cold tap to take heat from the burn. To your surprise, despite the cold tap on and the hot tap off, the water is burning hot not soothing cold.

Your doctor can order blood tests which measure inflammation. The most important is C-reactive protein (CRP). This is a test that measures levels of a protein produced in response to a number of chemicals released by immune cells during the inflammatory response. There are two types of CRP test; the first measures the very high levels present with inflammatory diseases such as polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and rheumatoid arthritis The burn will not heal and soon you have (RA). The second is called high sensitivity a new problem caused by the hot water. CRP (hs-CRP) which measures the very In this analogy the burn is some form lowest levels of background or silent of damage sustained by your body; the inflammation. cold water is the absence of inflamOver the next two weeks we will mation and the hot water unwanted investigate both chronic inflammainflammation. tory disease as indicated by high Like hot water in your kitchen tap, CRP and secondly the many health inflammation needs to be turned on problems, especially coronary heart when needed but just as importantly disease, directly caused by raised turned off when no longer required. levels of background inflammation. But here is the problem; most people If you do suffer any form of inflammawith John Arts are in a permanent stage of inflammation tion, please feel free to contact me, as it is and this unwanted inflammation is both relatively easy to reduce inflammation by diet the cause and driver of most chronic disease. and appropriate supplements. To join my weekly The body creates specific chemicals that are both newsletter, go to www.johnarts.co.nz as this has the inflammatory and anti-inflammatory. These are crefull transcript of this column. ated directly from dietary fats. The omega 6 oils are mostly inflammatory while the omega 3 fats in fish John Arts is the founder of Abundant Health. To contact John phone (local) oils produce potent anti-inflammatory compounds. 578 9051 or 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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Labour members in Tauranga Two Labour Party members will visit Tauranga for speaking engagements next week.

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Nanaia Mahuta, who holds the party’s education portfolio, will hit town on July 30, and will visit Tauranga Intermediate School, Merivale Primary School and Tauranga Girls’ College between 10am3pm. The party’s ethnic affairs and social development spokesperson Dr Rajen Prasad, will speak at a public meeting at Wesley Centre, 13th Avenue from 7pm on August 1, before visiting groups associated with his portfolio the following day. The meeting will include speakers from the Green Party (MP Holly Walker), Labour Party (MP Dr Rajen Prasad), and Income Equality Aotearoa (Peter Malcolm). Drug and alcohol addiction, imprisonment, mental illness, obesity, infant mortality, teenage pregnancies and child abuse will all be up for discussion. By Ben Guild

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Good conditions wasted – bad conditions tackled Last week much of the time weather and sea conditions were almost perfect, but those wanting to go recreational fishing were very few. Last weekend there were some takers, but the conditions had begun to deteriorate and by Sunday were definitely adverse.

Last week much of the time weather and sea conditions were almost perfect, but those wanting to go recreational fishing were very few. Last weekend there were some takers, but the conditions had begun to deteriorate and by Sunday were definitely adverse. Brett Keller (Manutere) fishing outside Motiti last Wednesday had quite a good day on tarakihi, with a few snapper. Saturday, the weather deteriorating, they were Middle Ground fishing getting reasonable snapper through the morning. In the afternoon it turned to tarakihi, and they caught good numbers.

Another charter boat was last Thursday in the Middle Ground. For the first hour and a half they were catching a fair quantity of the required fish. But then it died pretty rapidly and became difficult to find fish. The anglers aboard decided they had enough, and they returned to port with their more than 30 tarakihi, and one red cod, content with their shortened day. A small private boat fishing around Motiti on Thursday did not have much luck, except for one large snapper. Other catches were very few and far between. Our veteran Papamoa kontiki fisher

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with bait changed to bonito (skipjack) at the change of light last Thursday evening brought in five snapper and two gurnard in one set. Friday evening, similar time and place but with conditions deteriorating, he nevertheless still brought in one snapper, three kahawai and four gurnard in two sets. A few surfcasters last week tried their skills, and one or two landed the odd kahawai. At Pukehina a regular kontiki fisher was trying last Friday night but the big surf, strong winds, and current dragged his line sideways, and he had a beach hike to bring the line back in. During the weekend he could not get the kontiki out against the surf.

Wising up on sun damaged skin I love the beach, well loved it I should say… as a kid we baked in the sun all day. By Keren Smith

“Go out and get some sun” my Mum would yell. Peeling and blistering, that was a normal part of every summer. No-one knew in those days. No-one realised what damage we were doing. A friend texted me recently “I have been diagnosed with melanoma. All ok though, it was picked up early and now sorted”. Well that was news to me… some melanoma can be cured. It was also a bit of a wake-up call. Time to get my A into G and have my skin checked. I did some research and decided I preferred the idea of a doctor trained in skin cancer diagnosis checking my skin. This is something they offer at the Skin Centre, along with individual mole imaging and total body photography.

“Why would I want photos taken of this body?” I asked, a little horrified at the thought. The doctor’s answer made sense. “Seventy per cent of melanoma starts as a brand new lesion. “If we have a photographic baseline then we can use these for future checks to see if anything new is developing. “It’s not required for everyone as it is based on your individual risk factors. We will advise you if it is necessary.” Now I have had my skin check done and I am clear for the time being. Lots of sun damage as expected and I have been given a bucket load of valuable advice, and I have bought a bucket load of sun screen. I still enjoy the beach life but I am much more circumspect with regards to my sun exposure. Contact the Skin Centre to book an appointment with Dr James Spreadborough MBBS Dip Dermatology Cert Dermoscopy.

Keeping your mind on the present “It is a good and safe rule to sojourn in every place as if you meant to spend your life there, never omitting an opportunity of doing a kindness, or speaking a true word, or making a friend.” - RUSKIN In the past I have found that I would be willing to stay for a couple of years in a place and then be ready to move on.

I now see that this attitude sometimes prevented me from fully committing to where I was and to giving all that I could, because I would often be looking ahead to what was next. I came to realise this wasn’t helpful or healthy for me and when I arrived at where I am now living I

made a commitment to myself that I would be fully here until I knew it was time to move on, if ever. It changed how I saw many things and enabled me to give much more and inhabit more fully this moment I live in. How committed are you to being more fully in the moment you are now living?

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Thursday 2nd

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Spin/Pilates Combine the benefits of cardio and core conditioning. Work at your own pace in great company.

2a Second Avenue

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Michel Galloway 07 577 5243

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Monday 6th

9.30am – 12.00pm

Masters in Action Players 40+ years, turn up and take part in any or all of the following activities: Badminton, Table tennis, Netball, Soccer, Carpet bowls

TECT Arena at Baypark

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Robyn King, Tauranga Leisure Ph. 0800 BAYPARK

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Body & Soul Fun Fitness for over 50’s 50 minutes of fun low impact aerobics.

Greerton Hall, Cameron Road

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Tuesday 7th

Thursday 9th

Friday 10th

Saturday 11th

Monday 13th

Tuesday 14th

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Pahoia Community Hall

Fitness League Low impact exercise for all ages & abilities. Improve stamina, strength, wellbeing, posture and balance.

TGA Central Baptist Church

10.00 – 11.30am

Boccia Social League Boccia is a seated indoor bowls game aimed at athletes with a physical disability... however anyone of any age and ability can join in.

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre

9.00am

Spin/Pilates Combine the benefits of cardio and core conditioning. Work at your own pace in great company.

2a Second Avenue

Yes

Mount Sequence Monthly Dance A sequence dance with something different at the Mount, includes supper, live band and sequence dancing.

Mount Maunganui Sports Centre, Cnr Hull and Maunganui Rd

Pilates/Swissball Class Mix of conditioning and postural exercises will strengthen spine and core to achieve body balance.

2a Second Avenue

Yes

Body & Soul Fun Fitness for over 50’s 50 minutes of fun low impact aerobics.

Wesley Church Hall, 13th Avenue

Bokwa Fitness – Beginners Bokwa is the latest fitness craze sweeping the world. Come and experience Bokwa in a fun environment.

Greerton Hall

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$10

Rick Ormsby 07 544 4379

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Michel Galloway 07 577 5243

$10

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Ballroom & Latin American Dancing Free Intro lesson

Baypark Stadium, Function Room

Yes

Dean or Miki 07 542 1295

Gymnastics at ARGOS - Adults Gym Adults fun and fitness, no gym experience required, ages 18+.

ARGOS Gym 32 Koromiko Street Judea.

Yes

07 577 0603

$15

Wednesday 15th

6.00pm

Hot Hula Fitness Class Fun, hot core workout. All ages.

Selwyn Ridge Primary School Hall, Welcome Bay.

Soi Pearson 027 220 1174

Thursday 16th

7.30 – 8.30pm

Adult Tap Come and have some fun, learn some steps and make some sound.

Dance Studio, 24 Dive Cres

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Paula Harrison 021 274 4116

Friday 17th

10.30am

Gymnastics at ARGOS – Nappy Nastics From walking - 2 year olds, movement program.

ARGOS Gym 32 Koromiko St. Judea.

Yes

07 577 0603

$10

9.30 – 10.15am

Pre-School Dance Class Introduction to dance class for ages 3-4years learning music, mime, movement, singing and lots of fun.

Dance Studio, 24 Dive Cres

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Paula Harrison 021 274 4116

Saturday 18th 10.30 – 11.15am (5-8yrs) 11.30 – 12.15am (9-12yrs)

Musical Theatre Group Incorporate three skills, singing, dance and drama and perform a musical number.

Dance Studio, 24 Dive Cres

Yes

Paula Harrison 021 274 4116

Sunday 19th

Tauranga Petanque French bowls, played in standing position – casual play.

Cliff Road, Petanque Piste

Annette Forrest 07 576 0479

Wednesday 22nd

5.45 – 6.45pm

Mount Yoga New class at the Mount try one hour of yoga, equipment provided, booking essential. info@holisticyoga.co.nz

GYM101, Unit 10, 30-34 Tawa St, Mount

Yes

Thursday 23rd

7.30 – 8.30pm

Adult Musical Theatre Incorporate three skills, singing, dance and drama and perform a musical number.

Dance Studio, 24 Dive Cres

Saturday 25th

9.00am – 12.00pm

Living Legends Living Legends will continue planting for 2012. We have an additional 3000 native plants to get in the ground in about 2 hours so come and join us.

Kaituna Wetland, Te Puke

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Penny Mitropoulos 027 654 6526

$10

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Paula Harrison 021 274 4116

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Lavalava, water bottle, towel.

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Self Defence Fundamentals Learn the ABC’s of self defence. How to avoid being a target. What to do in a physical situation.

Otumoetai Action Centre

Yes

Christine Young 021 980 878

$15

Tuesday 28th

5.00pm

Bokwa Fitness – Beginners Bokwa is the latest fitness craze sweeping the world. Come and experience Bokwa in a fun environment.

Greerton Hall

Carla Beazley 07 578 8780

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Salsa on the Strand Bay Salsa presents an intro class followed by social dancing – get a taste for all things Latin.

Za Bar, The Strand

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Tuesday 14th

12.45pm

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Saturday 18th

What to bring Comfortable clothing, sports shoes.

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ChiBall Class Class to music, philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine with colour, aromatherapy, meditations and movements practiced with a ball.

7.00pm

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Bokwa enthusiasts Tarryn Winson, Nicki Scott, instructor Teejay Hemana and Jackie Adlam get active in the African-inspired exercise dance. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

With the worst of winter behind us, Sport BOP is encouraging people to get off the couch and get active with its Play in the Bay ‘Move It’ month in August. Sport BOP recreation advisor Nicki Scott is encouraging everyone to try their hand at some of the 24 activities on offer in the Western Bay, saying there is something suited for all levels of fitness and interests. “I think we’ve got some quite cool new things happening which people can try, along with lots of other activities they can have a go at.” Nicki says two of the “exciting” new activities on offer are South African-inspired exercise dance Bokwa, which combines traditional African dance with boxing moves, and ChiBall – a mind-body exercise that combines movement with traditional Chinese medicine. She is also expecting a lot of interest in a self-defence fundamentals class. The ‘Move It’ month calendar includes a wide range of predominantly indoor activities including exercise classes, dancing, indoor court games and yoga. Sport BOP has also just published an activities directory that lists details about all recreation clubs and organisations in the community, to make it easier for people to get active. The directories and the ‘Move It’ month calendar can be picked up from the Sport Bay of Plenty office (Devonport Rd). For a list of places you can find a directory go to www.sportbop.co.nz To see the full ‘Move It’ month calendar of activities go to www.sportbop.co.nz/playinthebay By Hamish Carter

New league skates on Port City Roller skaters Lisa ‘Snap’ O’Brien, Andy ‘Medicator’ Bryan and Cheryl ‘Ferrel Sheryl’ Lowe are looking for skaters to join the new roller derby league. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

A new roller derby league is being set up to cater for the growth in the sport in the two years since it arrived in the Western Bay. Port City Rollers coach Andy Bryan has already got some experienced derby players involved and wants to hear from women interested in getting involved for the first time. “There’s a stereotype that it’s only for tattooed punk rockers or lesbians, but that’s not true at all. We’ve got people, all sorts of people, involved and all ages. “It’s great fun and good exercise for all women. You need to be over 18 but that’s about the only restriction.” The sport involves teams skating around a track – with one ‘jammer’ skater trying to speed past the opposition’s crew of blockers. Roller derby as a sport has been revived in recent years and has been brought back as a tactical and competitive sport, with the sport taking off in the Western Bay with the formation of the Mount Militia Derby Crew two years ago. Andy will begin running a 20-week training programme to teach new players all the skills involved before they can compete – including skating fundamentals, stopping and turning. The training and a rules test is required to ensure players were kept safe in the high speed sport. For more details, go to Facebook or email portcityrollers@hotmail.co.nz By Hamish Carter

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bronze at the national waka ama championships last February the team set its eyes on making it to the va’a (outrigger) world sprint championships in 2012. After adjusting membership to meet the Golden Master (60+) age requirement, and enlisting the support of seasoned waka ama coach Corina Gage, the crew began training last May. Shirley says the tough training has been a huge help. The women fly out for Canada next

Tauranga Goldies members dig deep in their waka ama training ahead of the world championships in Calgary. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Paddlers digging deep After months of intensive training a dozen waka ama paddlers across the Western Bay are preparing to stow their paddles for the World Championships in Canada.

Six-member senior women’s crew Tauranga Goldies, comprising mainly teachers, ramped up training during the school holidays to up to 10 sessions a week. Crew member Shirley Ware says after winning a

Charitable crusading Cantabrians “Maybe this The Greerton sums up the CruMarist Chargers saders franchise U11 rugby team is that even with on a crusade. Team the drama they members, busy funhave had, they draising for an end can still support a of year rugby trip, fan base as far as have run sausage Tauranga,” says sizzles, raffles and a Stu. hangi to raise funds. “We haven’t But the efforts just heard boo from went up a notch any of the other – the team has franchises, not two signed 2012 even our own Crusaders jerseys beloved Chiefs.” to auction on Trade The first listing Me. (#495629575) is Manager Stu for an XL signed Cundy says the The Greerton Marist Chargers U11 rugby team’s 2012 Crusaders team sent letters to auction is in its final stages. jersey, while the each of New Zeafranchise area lies almost 1000km second (#495636408) is for its land’s rugby franchises requesting a away, were the only team to reply smaller equivalent. signed jersey. The Crusaders, whose after the Greerton side.

week where fellow Bay of Plenty senior master men’s (50-60) crew Fluffy Slippers will also be competing. The Fluffy Slippers won both the national sprint and long distance championships last year. The two six-member crews, which belong to Pilot Bay’s Hoe Aroha Whanau o Mauao club and have members around the central North Island, qualified as the top two NZ teams for the world’s in their category. By Hamish Carter

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Helping Waipuna Hospice has never been easier When money is tight, donating surplus items from your home, garage or business to Waipuna Hospice is an easy option that assists the organisation enormously. Donated items are sold in Waipuna Hospice’s three secondhand shops, providing income to fund hospice services to patients and their families in the Bay of Plenty. The demand for affordable secondhand goods is increasing as everyone tries to stretch their dollars a little further. However the key to success for the hospice shops is securing a constant supply of donated goods for which they are totally reliant

upon the generosity of the local community. It is these contributions that keep the shelves stocked and the tills ringing. Keeping the shelves full at the new Mount shop plus the two existing stores in Fraser Street and Cameron Road, Greerton, will be quite a challenge, so Waipuna Hospice is asking for the public’s help. Fundraising manager Trish Rae encourages people to look through their kitchen and linen cupboards, wardrobe, spare room, garage and garden shed for items they no longer use. “Most of us accumulate stuff that we don’t need or gifts we don’t like. We often replace items but keep the old one just in case – they sit in the back of the cupboard or corner of the garage gathering dust. Donated items can be dropped at our

Depot, 4 Brook Street (near Fraser Cove) or the new Mount shop, 2 MacDonald Street.” A free pick up service is also available, phone 07 571 5083. To avoid costly disposal charges, hospice asks that donated goods be clean, in working order and have some value. Hospice shops are manned by one staff member and volunteers. “Revenue from the shops makes a significant contribution to the provision of services. This is only possible because of the generosity and goodwill of the public in donating goods and, of course, our loyal customers supporting our shops. “This enables the hospice to turn secondhand goods into first class care in the Bay of Plenty.”

Business risk management - the times they are a-changing Economic factors can cause businesses to respond to change such as a recession. However, in today’s competitive environment survival depends on the ability to respond to change.

The change that could hit your business through the loss of a director/business owner/shareholder through death, disability or unplanned retirement, would be catastrophic. The loss of key people in a business can have the effect of causing a sharp internal financial recession. Many small to medium sized businesses rely on the complementary skills

and abilities that business owners/ shareholders bring to a business for day-to-day survival. Business owners often undertake considerable personal financial commitment, bear the increasing responsibilities of compliance and invest much time and expertise in planning for the ongoing success of the business. With so much at stake a business survival plan should cover: 1) The untimely loss of a business owner/shareholder or key person through death or disability. 2) A solid succession plan for loss of a business owner/ shareholder on retirement.

of risk. The Companies Act 1993 Section S135 states that a director of a company must not “agree to cause or allow the business or the company to be carried on in a manner likely to create substantial risk or serious loss to the company’s creditors”. Will there be a loss to your business on the death or disability of you, another shareholder or key person?

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Concerns over interim appointment Do you really know them? In my view the decision of the Councillors to only appoint an interim CEO, following the tragic death of the former CEO, is an interesting if not rather intriguing outcome and one which concerns me in some ways. I have difficulty understanding the rationale behind appointing just an interim CEO especially taking into account the issues that this city currently faces. It seems to me that Mr Auton has just been appointed to act basically as a commissioner with the power and ability to create waves, upset anyone or everyone, being Council staff along with the community, and then depart and leave the next CEO to pick up all the pieces. If, as stated that, the interim CEO’s role is just to

continue the process of restructuring, started by the former CEO, surely the acting CEO could have undertaken that ROLE without the need of appointing an interim CEO. In an election year (2013) this current Council will be going through the process of employing a new long term CEO who will then have to potentially work with a new Council and this just does not seem to be a logical way forward. On the face of it the councillors seem to have taken what could be called the easy option and time will tell if this was the case but once again they seem to have put off making the hard decision and that is the appointment of a long term CEO with the skills and knowledge to move this city forward. Mike Baker, Bethlehem

Another option for Route K liability? Assuming NZTA continue to refuse to take over Route K and the associated debt of $60m, then another more palatable option may be to reach an agreement with NZTA for it to assume liability for the annual interest payments of $3m+ with TCC retaining liability for the capital debt of $60m. NZTA would of course get all the future tolls revenue. NZTA would also need to enter into a binding agreement to take Route K debt within say 15 years. It’s a win, win situation as NZTA

wouldn’t have to find the capital now and TCC gets rid of a huge annual interest bill so the debt itself stabilises. This deal will probably end up costing NZTA $1 million per annum and that’s small change for them. The other huge advantage for TCC ratepayers is that the debt remains on the books in the meantime as a TCC liability and so prevents TCC borrowing any more money to spend on other half-baked schemes, protecting ratepayers from Council ‘nice to have’ indulgences. This option

should be realistic enough even for TCC to negotiate with NZTA as they probably have weekly meetings. If it all proves beyond the 550 TCC staff and Councillors’capability, there are plenty of private individuals out there who may be able to broker a deal and give a lead to Council on how it’s done, assuming of course there is some goodwill from NZTA to enter into meaningful discussions. Speak to Simon Bridges. Rob Paterson, Mt Maunganui.

Tolls must double now to break even Cr David Stewart is reported as saying that the Route K debt of $60 million plus $10.90 million in new debt (Pyes Pa Bypass cost contribution), totaling $70.90 million of debt will be repaid in full by

2040, how can this be? The losses for the year to Jun2011 were $2.522 million, there is more interest on the Pyes Pa debt, this is more than the toll increases for cars and will result in if any-

Rogue state on the high seas The government is facing considerable embarrassment over the court fall-out from the Greenpeace protest of the East Cape last year. New Zealand police boarded a vessel on the high seas, restrained its skipper and took over the operation of the vessel. The skipper Elvis Teddy is this week having his day in court, claiming he was engaged in a legitimate protest and that he was not operating the fishing vessel San Pietro in an unsafe manner, as charged. The capture of the San Pietro took place outside New Zealand’s territorial waters, some 14 nautical miles from the New Zealand coast. Anywhere else in the world high speed boatloads of possibly armed men taking over another vessel on the high seas is known as piracy. That these people were uniformed and operating under the instruction of the NZ government doesn’t change that fact, but it does raise further questions, like are we paying taxes to a ‘rogue state’ which blatantly disregards the law in order to shore up its own investment policies – in this case selling off the seabed to foreign interests? R. Shaw, Otumoetai.

thing larger losses for this year! TCC’s original budget in 2002 (critiqued by LTNZ very unfavourably) predicted 12,000 vehicles/ day, 8 years later the numbers have struggled to reach 50% of that. End result the large losses have been added to debt annually hence around $31 million of debt in 2004 is now $70.90 million now. The trend is obvious and little new is apparent to provide any comfort to ratepayers except a continuation of the same. NZTA have always said “if and when viable we will look at taking it over”, after 8 years we are still awaiting the miracle. To break even the tolls must double NOW, to pay off the debt (table loan basis, needs another $2.30 million) current tolls need to increase by x3, if not by quantity then it must be by value of tolls paid! I Stevenson, Tauranga.

To run for the TECT board is a race against a collection of “Career trustees”, wannabe politicians and ex-politicians, those who seek to carve out a cushy number by sitting on several boards to further supplement their lifestyle and popularity. Before you vote, just ask yourself how well do you really know them? Maybe you met them once or maybe you have seen them in the media, photographed at the opening of an envelope and vying for their position to appear in the next UNO magazine. Just because they are familiar doesn’t make them the best option. Look further

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at your candidates; dismiss those who should need to opt out of TECT decisions due to “conflict of interest”, those with connections to TCC, TCVL or other beneficiary organizations. And then there are the

so called “Unknown’s”. I’m putting myself out there as I want to participate in the growth of our city. I am highly qualified and respected in my field; I understand business and financial processes. Hazel Wright, Bellevue

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With ownership comes responsibility One would have to question the rationale of the Maori Council in claiming ownership of water for Maori. There is a finite amount of water in this world and it takes thousands of years to go through the continuous cycle of ice, melts, underground rivers and aquifers, springs, rains, transpiration, evaporation, clouds etc. Now which part of water do

maori want to own, which part do they want? Is it only the part of water that will make them an eternal stream of money? ‘Ownership’ brings with it ‘responsibility’ and should the Waitangi Tribunal or the law give maori ownership of water, then my question is ‘will maori be financially responsible for the huge financial costs that, at this time, accrue to the private person and

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A brief response to a letter (6 July Weekend Sun) . I doubt that anyone can state with conviction that “treaty settlements are not an excessive cost to the taxpayer.” Figures are indicators. It’s the actual effect of these (or they only actually mean something,) when they trickle down to those living at the coalface, that tell the real story, and circumstances vary. Also, ongoing cuts to essential services made so as to accommodate these treaty payments, are a significant consideration. “These settlements are a justified compensation for government injustice.” Which government? And what injustice? A wry aside - Thanks

‘NZ delivers for Westpac and ANZ’ hit the headlines in the newspapers recently while hundreds if not thousands of businesses and homeowner’s have lost everything. It is time that the NZ people understood the truth and know what really happens when you take out a personal loan or mortgage with a bank. Within three months they have sold it on, been paid while you have to continue paying them back. I call that corruption and double dipping. For a number of years our currency has been electronically generated by Treasury handed to the banks who in turn multiply the amounts by up to 20 times and lend it out again. It is no wonder why they can claim to make large profits. John Key PM and former banker knows about it after all he holds shares in the US Federal Reserve where our debt is held. Incidentally that bank is privately owned. Fred Stewart, Tauranga.

to the effective mingling of races, taxpaying Maori, including the very vocal activists, are helping to pay their own treaty settlements, surely, thanks to that mixed blood! Rather a Gilbert & Sullivan scenario, I guess! But then, we could all at least get a smile out of it, as we are going to need some comic relief in the very near future, as some arguably sinister events unfold. D. Holm, Tauranga.

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the tax and rate paying public from the devastation to infrastructure and the countryside caused by water, flood and weather events?’ I don’t think so and it is my personal opinion that there a more well adjusted and thinking maori out there who are fed up with the continual opportunism of the elite maori minority who are promoting the racial divide in New Zealand. Maureen J Anderson, Pyes Pa.

Is it any wonder that those horrendous bush and forest fires in the US spread so quickly as most of the houses have cedar and/or redwood tiles for roofs, which are tinder dry, so burst into flame as live ashes are blown to them! Also many have the above tiles as sidings – exterior wall coverings. When I lived for nine years in California, I helped a builder to fix those tiles to a few roofs after fixing plywood sheets and then black building paper. All fodder for quick fires! When I was staying with my cousin in Los Angeles, I inspected a couple of house frames nearby and I was shocked at the shoddy work, as I had been a top builder in NZ for 22 odd years. The US certainly has its share of huge fires, snowstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes etc so I have to repeat, ‘that those are the result of global warming’ which cannot be denied. Ernest Izett, Tauranga.

Arrogant dismissing of protesters by PM Protesters outside Parliament (News 21/7) were dismissed arrogantly by Key. That’s the second time he has been seen on TV doing that. If he thinks that just because he has been dismissive that’s the end of it, he’s mistaken, that’s only his point of view. Treating people with contempt who wish to get their views across leaves protest as the only option to get his direct attention. People don’t go out of their way in protest for the fun of it. All over the world people are getting out in the streets in anger, fed up with lies and betrayals by their Governments. Talking to protesters, being seen to listen would be more diplomatic. It’s part of his job to earn the exorbitant amount we pay him, everyone is taxed and deserves to be heard. Democracy is dead when one man can dictate what he is going to do, disregarding the people and what they have worked for. Cut their salaries, cut out their Perks and cars and their wives’ allowances etc. and spend on important binding referendums and let no MP CEO tell us he can have the last word regardless of the majority outcome of the peoples wishes. Local councillors take note. A Taylor, Avenues.

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Insatiable demands The fact that Europeans had settled here almost 200 years ago, bringing their beast of burden to work and help cultivate this land for growing crops, and cattle and sheep were introduced here to breed so as to feed and clothe all the people of this island seems not to mean anything today. The Europeans with their technological advancement came here and built homes, roads, and later engineered dams for the benefit of all so we would have cheap electricity for everyone’s comfort. From those harsh days and into the 20th Century, with blood, sweat and tears of wars and tribulations, with so much arduous work, we became a prosperous country supplying the world with foodstuff. Our social standing, our healthy and well educated children, freedom for our women, comfort for the old; New Zealand became the envy of less fortunate states Now the descendants of those earlier pioneers are confronted with the plun-

der of resources their forefathers worked so hard to utilise for the good of the country, and find where once beaches were free for everyone are gained by licence of Maori because of their dubious genealogical backgrounds say they have a right to own. What we have gathered over recent months it is questionable whether there is free access to beaches, we read of unauthorised car clamping for one thing, and other contravening actions taking place by Maori, but chances are we may not hear about it yet. Today it is hard to believe that so much greed has overcome us; sad to see that the government of today pitching Maori and Europeans against each other by giving in to Maori insatiable demands just so John Key and his ilk can sell our resources hopefully unnoticed while the European and Maori argue with each other. (abridged) Ray Jones, Otumoetai.

‘Maori greed’ tips NZers Maori greed over water ownership has finally tipped most New Zealanders into realizing what a greedy selfish group those pushing for this really are. Iwi can apply for shares in these SOEs just like others of us but no they are not satisfied with this they are wanting water rights ownership as well. This is nothing more than greed. At last someone in the National Party has actually noticed this I am of course referring to Andrew Van Dadelzens recent Regional Watchdog article. The fact is successive govts. have pandered to Maori greed in the course of trying to buy votes and now there seems to be no end to their excessive demands. If one looks closely at the last few years we see this Govt. allowed Pita Sharples to sneak of to the UN to ratify

the Treaty of Waitangi followed by Chris Finlayson bypassing thousands of Submissions on the Seabed & Foreshore by fast forwarding the issue through Parliament without allowing the Submissions to be heard. In so doing he thereby effectively killed the democratic process which has now allowed Maori greed to get completely out of hand. At least Helen Clark had the good sense not to bow to Maori pressure over some things. I have just read where Maori Treaty Settlements to date have cost the country thirty seven billion dollars going to 15% of the population. Plus many more millions are spent on benefits & subsidies. Their excessive demands amount to nothing more than greed. Margaret Hills, Tauranga.

Speed bumps problem On page 14 of The Weekend Sun of 6 July under the sub heading “In or out?” Bill Faulkner implies that there was a petition asking for speed bumps to be installed in Hollister Lane. This is not the case. The petition asked for some control over the excessive speeds of traffic in Hollister Lane. The installation of speed bumps was the council’s answer to this petition. They were not requested by the petitioners. The next petition was a request that the bumps be removed because of their excessive noise and vibration nuisance to nearby residents. At the recent Council meeting which I attended and spoke at, I noted that there was only one Councillor who spoke as though he knew anything about the problem with speed bumps. The others had obviously never had to live anywhere near them. If one of the six councillors who voted for the status quo had voted to have them removed all would be well. As it is, the bumps are still there pending another investigation and we have had to shift to another unit in the Carmel Retirement Village at enormous expense to get away from the pain of these cursed speed bumps. Is this the Council’s answer to petitioners who become a bit of a nuisance? Get rid of the complainant and thereby solve the problem? Alan and Anita Baker.

No one owns water Nobody could possibly own water nor is water supplied by a mythical God as one person recently claimed on TV. We have suffered under an ineptocracy far too long in NZ. We need a really strong Govt that will put a stop to all this nonsense once and for all and so give us back democracy instead of ineptocracy which we have suffered under for too many years. We need a government that truly understands the meaning of the word democracy. It is at least heartening that Mr Key understands that nobody can own water but then once he didn’t accept Global warming either. Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

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POSTPONEMENT OF

TECT AGM As a result of the extension to the voting period for TECT’s Trustee Election, TECT’s AGM is now changed from the date detailed in the Annual Report/Calendar to

Orange canoe missing I am writing to this paper with the idea that the power of the press and the fact that ninety-nine per cent of the citizens of Tauranga are in fact honest people. Last week I had my double canoe stolen from the bottom of my section which boarders the Matua Salt marsh. The canoe has a bright orange top and a white bottom. It is made of fibreglass, is very old and weighs a ton. It is not fast; it would not be suitable for fishing because if you capsized there is no way of getting back into it easily. It also has a handmade rudder system which I designed and constructed out of an old wind surfer fin. It was not used that much but when the family was around in the middle of summer it was a treat. The theft has been reported to the Police. The canoe must have been carried away by two people at low tide or floated way on the high using hands as paddles. The area it as taken from is visible to a lot of houses in the Bellevue/ Bethlehem area. Can anyone help me get my canoe back? Ian Watson (07) 5761102.

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Maketu Community Market Maketu Village Reserve every 3rd & 5th Sun of month 8am – 1pm. Variety of stalls including fresh veges, baking, plants, bric-a-brac, books & more. Maureen 533 2340 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

MUSIC The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

fundraiser. Try scuba diving July 28 & 29. $10. All ages welcome. Chris or Rachel 571 5286

Friday 27 July

Landscape Group Exhibition Group

show of 6 established & emerging artists. At Creative Tauranga, 112 Willow St, Tauranga Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm until July 31. Tauranga Spinners & Weavers Annual exhibition ‘Fibre Addiction’ July 27 - 29 at Baycourt Exhibition Hall 10am - 4pm. Wonderful array of items, trade sales, demonstrations. Joan 577 6781 The Sociables Males/Females 30’s/40’s. 022 012 0376

Saturday 28 July

Are You Happy? Find out how Nichiren

Buddhism can help attain indestructible happiness. Free presentation at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 2-4pm. Email sgitauranga@ gmail.com or www.sgi.org Birthday Dance Tonight 99th Birthday dance, sequence & old time dancing. Friendly atmosphere, good music & supper. Greerton Hall 8-11.30pm. Entry $6, members $5. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194 BOP Christian Singles New members bring a plate afternoon tea/meeting at Freedom Centre Church, 36D McDonald St Mount 3pm. Coast Care Waihi Beach Meet at Surf Club Southend for weeding & dune biodiversity 9.30am – 12pm. Kimberley 0800 884 881 extn 8805 High Tea & Poetry At Athenree Homestead 2pm. Admission $10. Read a poem or just relax & listen. Proceeds to Homestead upgrading. Gaye 577 1753 How to be Money-Smart Presented by Sylvia Bowden 1.30-2.15pm. Before you go off to uni, find out how to set up a system to manage your money, including info on cars & finance, interest-free deals & about your rights & landlord’s rights when you’re flatting. http://www.silbo.co.nz Katikati Concert Katikati Christian Centre, 11 Henry Rd 7pm. Artist: Rob Berg, award winning Canadian musician. Free entry. Katikati Tramping Club Harbour side walks - Tanners Pt, Tuapiro, Kauri Pt & Ongare Pt Tracks 8.30am start. Tom 07 863 7927 Market Greerton hall 8am - 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv/ Nancy Waihi 07 863 6697

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 Mid year meeting at Tauranga Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West 11.30am, followed by lunch, trading table. New members welcome. Pat 570 1655 Wrapt in Books 2012 Bookrapt Seminar, August 4 at Tauranga Intermediate School Library, 30 18th Ave, Tauranga 8.45am – 2.15pm. With illustrator Nikki Slade Robinson, author Anna Mackenzie & editor Penny Scown. Register by July 31 with full details at http://www.bookrapt.org.nz/seminar

Sunday 29 July

3:45 Live Kids Club Join us at Papamoa Library for games, craft & fun while learning Bible stories. Every Sun during term time starting 3.45pm. No charge. Suited for ages 4-7. Linda 572 5558. In association with Changepoint.co.nz 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 ph 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322 Beekeeping Hobbyists Meeting at Fernz Cafe, 1 Ohauiti Rd, Hairini 2pm. Gordon 027 544 2882 Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Abraham an example of true faith”. Interactive, Q&A, refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 BOP Linux Users Bimonthly hands on day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software. Arts & Crafts Centre (back room), cnr Elizabeth & Glasgow Sts 9.30am – 3pm. $2 door charge. All welcome. 578 6024 www.boplug.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!

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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 Mount Monthly Kids Market Stalls run by kids. Come down & support our youth selling crafts, plants, produce, toys & more. Indoors at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way. 575 2048 Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Presbyterian Church Marton Marton Presbyterians celebrating 150 years on August 19/20. If you have been part of St Andrew’s & would like info find it at http://standrews.marton4jesus.org or 06 327 4532 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 Tauranga Spiritual Society Mini expo with mediums, clairvoyants, crystal healer. Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Entry $5, members $3. All welcome.

Monday 30 July

Aqua-Evolution Swim School Term 3

‘12. Learn to swim/deep water survival lessons for 12 months - adults. Mon - Fri. Free assessments. Spaces limited. Jan 571 5282 or office@aqua-evolution.org Badminton Bethlehem College Mon & Weds. Senior 7.30-9.40pm. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335

Badminton Mt Maunganui

Club night Mon 7-9pm & social club night Weds 7.309.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Welcomes ladies aged 30-60 years to join this awesome sport for fun, fitness, friendship & travel. Coach, Anita 571 4096 or 0210 257 6094 a/hs 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 9.1510.15am. First class free. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/ Cardiac Care leader. Creative Fun Stampin’Up Fundraiser for Child Cancer at Papamoa Community Centre, Temure Room 11am - 3pm. Come along & join in with projects & demos, cardmaking & paper craft skills. New project or demo every half hour. $5 per project or $20 for the day. All proceeds to child cancer. Gold coin donation for a cuppa & a slice. To book 542 4065 or sally.stuart@xtra.co.nz Fire Brigade Indoor Bowling Club Club night, complete champ fours at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7pm. 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

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 Bethlehem College, beginners 5-6pm, competent 6-7.30pm. Sue 021 194 4335 Lyceum Club Ladies Make great & lasting friends. Come & see what’s going on at Clubrooms, 68 1st Ave. Margaret 543 3244

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Masters in Action (35+) Every Mon at

TECT Arena Baypark 9.30am - 12pm. Includes badminton, table tennis, carpet bowls, netball & soccer. Registration essential. 574 6009 extn 6000 Meditation Free class Mondays 10am. How to stop thinking & worrying experience joy & wellbeing. David/Trish 576 9764 Otumoetai Indoor Bowling Club Club night, 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 12.302.30pm. 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 - next course runs in August - register now. 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 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Club night, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm. New bowlers welcome. Jenny 576 3584 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd. Beginners lessons start Aug 20. Club night 7.30-10pm. Colleen 544 4676

The Weekend Sun 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 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 9.1510.15am & 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 31 July

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 learners & visitors. Rob 544 1245 Bingo/Housie Every Tues (3rd Tues of every month held Monday instead) 10.30am at Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre. 542 0180

Conversation Cafe for Seniors

(Includes housebound) every Tues at St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mount 10am - 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5. 575 9347 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 Massage Network Meeting Sports pavilion, Otumoetai College 7pm. Zoe Wilkinson will introduce NLP – Neuro-linguistic programming. All welcome. Denise 027 694 4603 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 Papamoa Mumz Meet with other mums with pre-school children every Tues during term time at Papamoa Support Centre, 95 Hartford Ave 9.30-11.30am. 574 7170 Positively Me for Women Highly recommended self esteem course. Every Tues 12.30-2.30pm. Papamoa Support Centre 574 7170 South City Indoor Bowls Open Fours Tournament (plate & raffle item), 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 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 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 1 August Badminton Mount Juniors Club

night tonight at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 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 Is the Bible relevant for today? Every Weds, Matua Area 7.30pm. Tom 022 123 7753 or email: tomg@bbf.org.nz or www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz for info on the church. Closing the Gap The income equality project. Research has give us answers & offers solutions to the following issues of serious concern in NZ. Drug & alcohol addiction, imprisonment, mental illness, obesity, infant mortality, teenage pregnancies, child abuse. Discuss them at a public meeting at Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave 7pm. Supper provided (koha). www.closingthegap.org.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

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 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7.30pm. Super Liquor Ladder & Champ Finals. Greerton Hall 7pm. 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

Joseph Campbell RoundTable

Philosophy/book club of sorts. Viewing DVD ‘The Power of Myth.’ At Levers Rd, Matua 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Emily 021 662 852 or email: wildandgrace@gmail.com La Leche League Breastfeeding support for mothers. Weds at 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 10am - 12pm. Joanna 577 6892. Friday at Mount Plunket Rooms, Grenada St 10am - 12pm. Jeannie 542 1939 Meditation Free classes Weds at Community Hall, Cliff Rd, just past the rose gardens opp Mission St 7.30pm. Good parking. Find silence, well-being, joy. David/Trisha 576 9764 Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre Fellowship at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Faye Jennings - medium. Door charge $3. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226 Otumoetai Lions Club Meet at Hotel Armitage cnr Willow & Park Sts. Business meeting 5.45, fellowship & dinner 6.30pm. Visiting Lions & potential members welcome. Alan 570 2630 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

Shakti Ethnic Women Support Group

Meet 1st Weds of month at Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd 11am – 12pm. For Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Fiji Indian & South African women only. Programmes: Zumba, self defence classes, relaxation, self esteem etc. Rupal 021 0533 548 or 579 0532 Tauranga City Silver Band AGM at Band Hall, Yatton St, Greerton 8pm. Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Every Weds at Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 12.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. 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 T.S. Chatham (Sea Cadets) Every Weds at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Point 6.30-9pm. Lee 542 5377 or 027 291 6151 or email: leew.lynnc@xtra.co.nz Walking Group Age Concern walking group meet at Bayfair Shopping Centre bus stop 10am. All welcome. 578 2631

Wednesday Night at Faith Bible Col-

lege 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

Thursday 2 August

Awareness Through Movement

Classes Feldenkrais Method. 9.30am or 5.45pm. First lesson free. Improve yourself. A flexible brain creates a flexible body. Gisella 544 4823 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

At 14th Ave Gospel Centre every Thurs until Aug 16 10am - 12pm for a nondenominational indepth 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 at Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd 7-8.30pm. Classes are self contained - start any date. Cost $12 per class. Monthly classes - next class Aug 16. www.meditateintauranga.org Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 More than Craft 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 Mount Underwater Club Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui) 7.30pm. Speaker: Clive James. New members welcome. Gail 570 1935

Mums Morning Soccer Every

Thurs at TECT Arena, Baypark 10am - 12pm. Child supervision provided. Registration essential. 574 6009 extn 6000

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Thursdays at Frontiersmen’s

Hall, Elizabeth St West 7.30pm. 10 week learn to Square Dance course. Enjoyable exercise for mind & body. 543 1063 St Columba Indoor Bowls We visit Sallies. Jenny 576 3584 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 7.309.30pm. 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 Tim Quirke ‘Master Class’ Exhibition of works inspired by the great master painters. Opening night tonight by invitation. Continues Aug 3 - 11. Meet the artists & perhaps have your portrait drawn (Aug 3 only). Gallery59, 59 11th Ave, Tauranga. Mon -Fri 8am - 5pm. Sat 10am - 1pm. www.gallery59.co.nz

Friday 3 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. Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Leads & 2’s, 3’s & Skips singles in Band Hall, Yatton St 7pm. Sally 571 8914 Mums Morning Netball Fridays at TECT Arena, Baypark 10am 12pm. Child supervision provided. Registration essential. 574 6009 extn 6000 Western Bay @ Work 2012 Explore your career options, on

now until Aug 24. This month long event showcases the diversity of career & training opportunities in this region & provides students & adults at all stages of their working life opportunities to explore their career options. A diverse & exciting range of events on offer hosted by leading businesses, training institutes & organisations. This year’s theme: Connect to collaborate”. www. westernbayatwork.org.nz Youth on the Coast Christian group Friday 6-7.20pm years 6-8, 7.30-9pm College at Evans Rd Community Church, Papamoa. $2. 027 437 7868

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-proﬁt clubs and organisations. email julie@thesun.co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga. Deadline 3pm Tuesday. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

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By Winston Watusi

What happens to discontinued Olympic sports? It’s all eyes on the Olympics right now, certainly at the Watusi Country Club. This weekend we’ll all be cooing over how spectacular the opening ceremony was. At least I expect we will. Regular viewers are hoping for bursts of traditional Britishness, like celebratory Morris dancing, but that seems unlikely. We’ve already had stories about the problems getting the games ready. In London these have focused on security concerns. It seems some nit-picky folks objected to having surface to air missiles launched from their roofs. The obvious solution of including surface to air missile shooting as an Olympic sport along with archery doesn’t seem to have been considered. It’s a shame really – it would have looked great on television. And there are precedents: in the early twentieth century live pigeon shooting was an Olympic event. I suspect it had something to do with the French. There were a lot of Olympic events that have, for various reasons, now been dropped. Polo for instance. Others have been added. Curling became an Olympic sport in 1998, despite the fact that only two dozen people on the planet know how to play the sport. The bods who run the games keep hush about all the events that have disappeared over the years. Apparently they’re called ‘discontinued sports’. No-one, it seems, wants to be reminded

that tug of war used to be an Olympic event. Or, for that matter, rope climbing, which had several categories. But the big dirty secret of the Olympics – no, not the bribes or the drugs – is that they didn’t used to be all about sport. The modern Olympics were started in the late nineteenth century (after a gap of some thousands of years) under the guid-

ance of an eccentric French gentleman by the name of Baron Pierre de Coubertin. And he actually won a gold medal himself. Anonymously. It’s hard to think of events you could enter anonymously these days (the masked hurdles perhaps?). But these days you don’t have an Olympic medal for poetry. Yep. Poetry used to be an Olympic event, like rope climbing. There used, in earlier times, to be Olympic medals for a whole slew of cultural practices. There were events in architecture, sculpture, painting and music (both solo and orchestral). There were also medals for town planning. The oldest-ever winner of an Olympic medal was indeed in one of these disciplines: 73 year old Briton John Copfley won the silver medal in the etchings and engravings event. That’s just scratching the surface of the strangeness. In 1900 a farmer’s wife won the gold medal FOR poodle clipping by clip-

ping 17 poodles in two hours. But 1900 was a long time ago. Surely these unusual practices were stopped soon after? Well, no. The ‘cultural’ events were finally dropped from the Olympics only after the 1948 games. Now my natural assumption would be – since artists and musicians were the competitors in these events – that it was because of drug testing. They could have skipped the events and

simply awarded the gold to whoever didn’t test positive… But, no! It was actually because of worries about amateurism. In one of the more ironic examples of how the world has changed, artists were finally excluded from the Olympics because there was concern that they made too much money. For while a lonely javelin thrower would have to go back to their day job, the gold medal winning musician would continue being a professional musician between games, thus breaking the ‘Olympic code’. How times move on, eh? Imagine a world where the artists are professionals and sporting heroes are amateurs. But, on that basis, culture was gone from the Olympics, never to return, a decision that may possibly have shaped how the arts are seen worldwide. Forget the cute gymnasts, we could have been watching Sam Hunt up there… Check olympic-museum.de/art/artcompetition.htm for a recap of 50 years or so when the arts were Olympic sports.

Tour Europe’s musical kitchen with BOP Symphonia Wouldn’t you like to be in sunny Europe, rather than the wintery here and now, this August? BOP Symphonia is offering you the next best thing, according to promoter Marlene Stewart.

is seasoned with Sibelius’ evergreen, Finlandia. “The symphonia is very proud that a musician and conductor of Justus’ calibre has agreed to be our new Music Director,” says Marlene. He is a graduate from the NZ School of Music Performance in clarinet and began his conducting career in New Plymouth with the Taranaki Youth Orchestra. After moving to Wellington, he conducted the GateSeven contemporary ensemble and the self-organised AHEM! Ensemble.

A Taste of Europe, at 3pm on Sunday August 19 will be the first symphonia concert conducted by new musical director Justus Rozemond. The programme includes the wonderful Hebrides overture (Fingal’s Cave) by Mendelssohn and three exotic Caucasian Sketches by Ippolitov-Ivanov. The orchestra’s woodwind section will serve the exquisite Serenade, composed by a young Richard Strauss, while the brass will transport you back to the Renaissance, dishing up some of Gabrieli’s celebrated Canzonas. All of the above

BOP Symphonia music director Justus Rozemond. He regularly conducts with the NIMBY opera company (with whom he conducted the NZ premiere of Lyell Cresswell’s Good Angel, Bad Angel, and his own arrangement of the complete The Cunning Little Vixen by Janacek), the SMP ensemble and the Caprice Arts Trust. Justus premiered Dylan Lardelli’s Sent into Silence with the Contemporary Music Ensemble Korea, during the Asia-Pacific Arts Festival 2007 and in 2010, he conducted at the CANZ composing workshop in Nelson. Tickets are on sale now at Baycourt.

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With Winston Watusi

MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE Dir: Sean Durkin - Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes OK, so it’s got the worst title of the year. I defy you to exactly remember it five minutes after reading this review. But behind a title that manages to be simultaneously memorable and impossible to remember lurks an engrossing little film, a creepy glimpse at life in and after a cult. Star of the film is the previously un-noticed third Olsen sister and she’s terrific. My guess is Elizabeth will eclipse the twins pretty quickly in the acting stakes, if not clothing lines. We meet

her as she arrives, traumatised, at her sister’s home and tries, without a huge amount of success, to return to normal life. Slowly her recent time in a creepy pastoral cult is revealed, a very believable scenario made more real by Hawkes’ turn as the apparently mild but convincingly charismatic cult leader. The title comes from the names that cult members are given (first step in a cult’s ownership process) and the fake name that they use to

There’s been no shortage of Jonah Hill films recently and this week’s is The Sitter . In not the most original of scenarios, Hill’s reluctant slacker finds himself babysitting three grandstandingly strange kids; when his manipulative girlfriend calls offering sex he heads out, kids in tow, and a wild ride of a night ensues. With a story like that it’s all about how you tell ‘em and how convincing the unfeasibly eccentric characters are (Sam Rockwell’s gay coke dealer has to be seen to be believed). Mostly they get it right. Tonally, think Pineapple Express, with less dope smoke and more kids.

A Lonely Place to Die

Fantastic Not bad at all Dreadful

The Killer Elite - no connection to the Sam Peckinpah film - is pretty much yer standard Jason Statham action flick. This time Jase is a retired special ops hardman lured back to free an old hardman colleague (Robert De Niro) from a mysterious Middle Eastern billionaire. To do this he must assassinate three SAS blokes who killed said billionaire’s sons. Just another day at the office really but Clive Owen’s smart (and equally hard) SAS boss is on the trail. Supposedly a true story, even the director doubts its veracity, but it makes for a good solid yarn, if a bit long. And De Niro still looks great with an Uzi.

takes place up a mountain. The spectacularly filmed Scottish highlands to be precise, where a group of mountaineers (including gutsy Melissa George) happen upon a kidnapped girl. Getting her off the mountain proves somewhat tricky, what with alarmingly dangerous cliffs to scale and the subsequent arrival of two understandably miffed kidnappers. It’s a taut economical wilderness thriller, brutal but not gory, and only occasionally marred by the inevitable predictability of the situation. Though we are now thoroughly drenched in reality TV, back in the seventies it was a new adventure.

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answer the phone (paranoia’s always important), as well as her own name. Olsen is superb and her off-kilter behaviour is constantly arresting. This is a film without huge bells and whistles but with a subtly building power as small scenes connect to each other and the cult’s understated menace grows. Some may be disappointed in the ending, but this is more a character study than an action piece. Damn fine Dubious

Thanks to Video Ezy Brookfield for the DVDs

Cinema Verité recreates the groundbreaking series An American Family, a seventies outing that really started the genre. The problem here is that despite good work from Tim Robbins and Diane Lane as the parents - dramatically caught on film as their relationship crumbles - and James Gandolfini as the manipulative producer, the most interesting bits are actually the snippets of the original programme. The docudrama approach here seems tame compared to the real moments of ‘cinema verité’.

Club Mt Maunganui Friday 27 – Golden Sanz.

Mount RSA Friday 27 – Jerry Lee. Saturday 28 – Tequila. Sunday 29 – Tellstar 4.307.30pm.

Cornerstone Pub Friday 27 – Left Hand Break from 10.30pm. Rock. Saturday 28 – Left Hand Break from 10.30pm. Rock. Sunday 29 – Jessica Ross 3-6pm. Contemporary.

The Crown and Badger Friday 27 – One One One. Saturday 28 – One One One. Sunday 29 – Depression Awareness Gig.

Latitude 37 181 Maunganui Rd Sunday 29 – Noel Beasley from 1pm. Easy listening vocals and guitar.

Welcome Bay Sports Bar Friday 27- PJ Karaoke. “You be the star.”

With Rialto

Bel Ami (M) Contains sex scenes & offensive language Robert Pattinson (the Twilight saga) branches out with this period drama about a young Parisian who rises to power through bedding the city’s most influential and wealthy women. Based on Guy de Maupassant’s 1885 French novel and starring Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci and Kristin Scott Thomas. Georges Duroy (Pattison) travels through 1890s Paris, from cockroach ridden garrets to opulent salons, using his wits and powers of seduction to rise from poverty to wealth, from a prostitute’s embrace to passionate trysts with wealthy beauties, in a world where politics and media jostle for influence, where sex is power and celebrity an obsession.

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to Bel Ami for a lucky reader who can tell us who wrote the book Bel Ami is based on. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, August 1.

RELAX, UNWIND AND ESCAPE!

THE DOOR

FRI, MON, TUE & WED: 10:45, 12:50, 6:15, 8:15. SAT: 2:00, 4:00, 6:15, 8:15. SUN: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, (M) - Content may disturb 7:30.

LE HAVRE

NO COMPS (PG)

FRI, MON & TUE: 12:00, 8:30. SAT: 4:15, 8:30. SUN: 2:40. WED: 12:30, 8:30.

FRANKENSTEIN

NO COMPS

National Theatre

SAT: 10:45. MON: 5:45.

margaret

SPECIAL PRICES APPLY (R16) - Violence & offensive language.

FRI: 3:00. SAT: 11:00. SUN: 10:30. MON TO WED: 3:00.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS National Theatre SPECIAL PRICES APPLY

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BEL AMI

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(M) - Sex Scenes & offensive language.

FRI: 1:15, 6:00. SAT: 11:15, 3:45, 6:00. SUN: 11:15, 3:45, 5:45. MON TO WED: 11:00, 1:15, 6:00.

LATE BLOOMERS (PG) - Contains coarse language & sexual refrerence

Stars Joanna Lumley

FRI & TUE: 10:00, 2:00, 6:30. SAT: 1:45, 6:30. SUN: 10:45, 4:30. MON: 10:00, 1:55, 3:50. WED: 10:30, 6:30.

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) - Contains coarse language & sex. ref.

FRI: 3:30, 8:00. SAT: 1:20, 8:00. SUN: 1:20, 7:45. MON TO WED: 3:30, 8:00.

THE WAY

FRI: 4:00. LAST DAY!

(PG) - Drug Use & Coarse Language

A ROYAL AFFAIR

(M) - Viol. & Sex Scenes

TUE: 4:00. LAST DAY! BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE rialtotauranga.co.nz INFO LINE (07) 577 0445 - 21 Devonport Road, TGA

SUN: 6:30. WED: 2:30.

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Fri July 27 to Wed August 1 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. NEW THIS WEEK

BEL AMI

Capitol Cinema 4

(M) Sex Scenes & Offensive Language.

Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci. A chronicle of a young man’s rise to power in Paris.

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THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (M) Violence.

Fri 2:10, 6:15. Sat 2:55, 8:35. Sun 12:30, 6:10. Mon 4:10, 8:00pm. Tue 12:10, 6:15pm. Wed 3:30, 8:10pm.

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TED (R13) Off Lang, Drug Use, & Sexual Content That May Offend.

Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis.

Playing on MEGAscreen.

KATY PERRY: PART OF ME (3D)

THE THREE STOOGES

Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth & Diego the sabretooth tiger are back. Fri 6:15pm. Sat 12:10. Sun 11:00am.

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BRAVE (2D)

(PG) Scary Scenes.

on MEGAscreen. Final Days. Tue 3:10pm.

FINAL DAYS SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN (M) Fantasy Violence. ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA.

ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth. Sat 12:35, 8:20. (PG) Low Level Violence.

(Standard 2D version) Sun 3:20. Mon 8:35pm. Tue 12:30. Wed 5:40pm.

Sat 10:10am. Sun 1:20pm. Tue 12:00, 6:10pm.

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(M) Content May Disturb.

Helen Mirren. DRAMA. Fri 4:10. Sat 1:00, 6:40. Sun 10:35, 4:15. Mon 6:05. Tue 8:10. Wed 6:15.

THE WAY

(PG) Drug Use & Coarse Language.

movies PLAYING NEW THIS THIS WEEK WEEK ININ 3D3D

The third & final instalment in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy sees the Dark Knight (Christian Bale) facing off against the terrorist Bane (Tom Hardy) and the Catwoman (Anne Hathaway). Fri 2, 5:20, 8:30pm. Sat 10:15, 1:30, 4:45, 8:00pm. Sun 12:45, 4:10, 7:30pm. Mon 4:10, 7:30. Tue 12:00, 5:20, 8:30pm. Wed 4:15, 7:45pm. (PG) Low Level Violence. COMEDY. Sun 10:40am.

Fri 2:00, 6:10, 8:35pm. Sat 4:15, 6:00, 8:40pm. Sun 3:30, 6:00, 8:00pm. Mon 6:05, 8:20pm. Tue 1:55, 6:00, 8:20pm. Wed 4:00, 8:30pm.

Info line 573 8055 www.tepukecinema.co.nz

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(G) French comedy.

Sat 4:50pm. Sun 2:25pm. Tue 2:05pm.

FINAL WEEK

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

(PG) Coarse Language. A documentary

that chronicles Katy Perry’s life on and off-stage. Fri 4:10, 8:20pm. Sat 2:10, 6:30. Sun 5:50. Mon 4:00. Tue 4:05, 8:10pm. Wed 6:20pm.

ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (3D) (PG) Low Level Violence.

BRAVE (3D)(PG) Scary Scenes Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Sat 10:20am. Sun 1:10pm. Mon 4:00pm. Wed 3:30pm.

FINAL DAYS in 3D

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (3D) (M) Violence. Spider-Man reboot. FINAL DAYS!

Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans. Fri 2:30pm. Sat 3:15pm. Sun 8:15pm. Mon 6:00pm. Wed 8:15pm.

NEW AUGUST 2: STEP UP 4 (3D)

Fri 8:10pm. Sat 10:40am. Sun 8:05pm. Tue 3:55. (M) Violence. (2D version). Sun 10:30am. Tue 3:15pm. ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER (3D)

Kids turn entrepreneurs at markets The Mount Kids Market gives children the chance to own and operate their very own stalls. The indoor market, at the Arataki Community Centre on Zumbuk Way, is on again this Sunday 9-11.30am and offers customers a range of creative

and low-priced items. But there is only one rule: stall holders must be younger than 16 years old. The idea for the markets came from centre manager Matthew Strange, who as a child used to sell plums and feijoas on the side of the road. “I thought it would be a really good opportunity for kids to get creative and innovative, fundraising or earn some pocket money while learning a bit of small business.” Matthew says the children have to do all the selling and they receive 100 per cent of the profits. Some children fundraise for sports or charities and others save up for something special. Mount Kids Market is on the last Sunday each month. For more information, phone 07 575 2048. By Corrie Taylor

The Weekend Sun

Pup-sitting My favourite Uncle is still trying to stop going around in circles, after having one of his wings clipped. I have been ‘puppy sitting’, which is weird in itself, as trying to sit on Flo is about as likely to happen as Money Bill Williams staying at one club for more than a year, or even better, as likely as Tame Iti being able to renew his gun licence. The entire concept of ‘puppy sitting’, or even just looking after Flo, is totally alien and the boss has come up with the theory that if you keep some food out of reach, it keeps her still for a while. But much to his dismay, out of reach to a Labrador is totally different to any other canine. We are coping, just! It’s a hell of a lot of fun though, and she is turning out to be one cool bitch. Now, when I mentioned the licence word before, it made me think about the rant that the boss makes this time every year, this year being worse than most as he has fallen out of his trolley and wants answers to these simple questions, from the canine money collectors at the council. (A) Why, when we are micro-chipped, is registration actually required?

(B) Why are good dog owners penalised for those who are not? (C) What, as far as amenities, do you get for paying your $72? Certainly no dog running areas with ‘poo bags’ provided, that’s for sure. (D) Why, when our so-called masters provide the bureaucrats with information that we are trained, de-sexed, micro-chipped and all our inoculations up-to-date, do we not get a large discount for being responsible? (E) Why are cats not required to be registered, and is this discrimination? There are probably many other questions you may have, and it makes us feel pretty stink that once again dog owners that are responsible, are having to fork out money for, well, Jack **** (and no I do not mean, Jack Russell by products!). The way the boss sees it, they should maybe pay a fraction of the current charge, and the irresponsible should be charged accordingly. For example, if a ranger is required to sort out some trouble, the dog owner pays, and if they cannot find the owner, the poor dog is put to sleep. Draconian I know, but is it not time to say to twoleggers out there that looking after us is going to cost you, and if you cannot afford an animal, do not bloody get one? Same with children to a degree, but unfortunately, the ‘Granny State’ benefit system does not apply to us. So basically what the boss and I are saying that either give us something for our money, in the way of amenities, or give us a reduced charge. And before you start weighing us all down with bureaucratic dribble, find out what other cities around this country charge to provide some great play areas, as we on our travels have come across some brilliant amenities where we can run free. Nelson’s Tahuanui Beach, for example, poo bags provided, sand and ocean to frolic in, and Nelson dog owners pay under $50 per annum. (Well, it was when we were there last year). Well that’s it from me this week, and Flo agrees with everything I have said. Well, she is shaking her head, but I do not know if it is from the feather from the boss’ duvet stuck in her ear or not. The boss will not be pleased. Cheers all and remember try to be responsible so you do not get a dart in your rear end. The Magic were fantastic, go the ‘Chiefies’, and we all know the ‘Doggies’ will win the NRL, as we know what we are talking about. - Ady.

The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui meet every Tues at St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria St 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 (0800 AA Works) for other AA meetings. Altrusa Club of Tauranga For women interested in fellowship, community service, dinner meetings 2nd & 4th Tues of month 6pm. 576 7838 Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP Monthly gatherings to enjoy beautiful music & meet new friends. Pete/Jennifer 574 4238 Arthritis NZ - WBOP Service Centre, Historic Village 17th Ave Mon-Fri. Ph 571 0088. Free Arthritis Educator clinic every Thurs. For appointments ph 571 0088 Ashtanga Yoga Thurs at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 6-7.30am. $10 per class or $60 for 12 week term. Yoga classes every day except Sunday. Many styles taught by experienced teachers. www.taurangayoga.org.nz Assn of Administrative Professionals (AAPNZ) Tauranga Group meet 2nd Weds of month at Sebel Trinity Wharf Hotel, Dive Crescent, Tga 5.30pm. tauranga@aapnz.org.nz or see www. apnz.org.nz Bay Network Singles Social Club Friendship group for single, separated, divorced & widowed people aged 40-70. Weekly activities. Jean 576 9988 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Russley Drive Reserve 12.45-3pm approx. Weather permitting. Margaret 572 3173 Bolivia Tauranga Every Thurs, Bridge Club, Cherrywood 12.50pm. Tuition, cards, tea/coffee. Toby 543 5358 BOP Newcomers Network New to the area? Want to make new friends? Weekly coffee mornings every Weds at Forrester Hall, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tga 10.30am -12pm. 571 6419 Brookfield Care & Craft Group Every Tues at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 9.3011.30am. Bridge Lessons for Beginners Mount Bridge Club Tues 7pm. Alice 579 1175 Chess Club Meet Mondays at Mount RSA, Maunganui Rd. Open club (adults & advanced juniors) 7.30-11pm. Junior club meets Thurs 6-7.30pm during school term at Arataki Community Centre. Caissa@xtra.co.nz or www. mmrsachess.org.nz Computer Courses For over the 50+ at Tauranga SeniorNet. 577 1912 Disability Information Services WBOP Inc. Providing free, confidential & impartial info on a wide range of disabilities & related issues. Office open Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm. 578 2929 Girl Guides Preparing girls aged 5-18years for making the most of life ahead. For info on locations and times 0800 555 170

Glengyle Leisure Marching Team More members needed. Fun, ﬁtness, friendship. Diane 572 0859 Golden Kiwis Leisure Marching Every Tues for exercise, fun & fellowship. No experience required for ladies 50+. Dorothy 579 5232 Golf Croquet Every Tues, Fri & Sun at Tauranga Croquet Club, Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Free lessons, everything supplied. Peter 571 0633 Greerton Lions 1st & 3rd Tues at Racecourse 6.15pm. Ray 577 1854 Greerton Senior Citizens Club Maitland St Extn. Indoor bowls 12.45 Mon, Thurs, Sat. Housie 1pm Fri. Over 55’s welcome. Joy 541 1725 Harmony A Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 542 4191 or www.harmonyaplenty. co.nz Housie Every Weds at Gate Pa Outdoor Bowling Club 11am. June 543 0465 Ikebena (Japanese ﬂower arranging) Every 2nd Sat 13th Ave Methodist Centre 10am - 12pm. New members welcome. Pauline 576 5760 Junior Martial Arts Papamoa Every Mon 5-6pm. Help develop your child’s physical, mental & social skills. Trevor 0800 348 454 Judo Tues & Thurs at Moreland Fox Park, Greerton 5.30pm. Classes from PeeWees to Masters. Graeme 543 0872 Katikati Herb Society 2nd Weds of month at St Paul’s Church, Mulgan St, Katikati 7pm. 552 0217 Kidz Need Dadz Coffee morning Tues (except school holidays) Kidz Need Dadz House, 538 Fraser St, Greerton 9.30-11am. Jim 544 3424 KW Tae Kwon Do 11 Ashley Place, Papamoa Tues & Thurs 5.30, 6.30 & 7.30pm. Fri 6-7pm. Olympic style. Karl 575 9737 La Leche League Pregnant women, all mothers, babies & children invited to attend monthly breastfeeding support & info meetings. Tga - 1st Weds of month, 100 13th Ave, 10am - 2pm., Joanna 577 6892 Mt Maunganui - 1st Fri of month, Plunket rooms, Grenada St 10am - 12pm, Christine 574 8722 Leisure Marching Teams In all areas of Tauranga & Mt Maunganui require new ladies 50+ to join for exercise, fun & fellowship. No experience needed. Corren 570 0172 Lions Club Greerton Dinner meeting 1st & 3rd Tues at Tauranga Racecourse. Ray 577 1894 Marlin Probus Club Mt Maunganui Second Mon of month at Club Mt Maunganui 45-47 Kawaka St 9.45am. Visitors & new members welcome. Elaine 575 6447 Melanoma Friends Meeting Bimonthly meetings at Bay Plastic Surgery, 745 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 2pm for anyone who has been affected or is interested in Melanoma. Ellen 027 438 5291 or email: orrsum@ xtra.co.nz Mens Cancer Support Group 3rd Thurs of month at Cancer Society rooms cnr 14th Ave & Fraser St. Mike 575 7696 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount 9am - 2pm. Elise 575 9851 Mount Indoor Bowling Club Weds at Mount Intermediate School, Links Ave. Names in by 7.15pm. New members welcome. Jim 572 1983 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. Students $2. First day free. Margaret 575 9792

Mt Maunganui Contract Bridge Club 60 Golf Rd. Bridge Mon 1-4pm, Weds 7-10pm, Thurs 11am 2.30pm, Fri 1-4pm. 575 4251 Mount Lionesses Every 1st & 3rd Weds 5.30pm. Shirley 575 2725 Mt Maunganui - Papamoa Croquet Club Assn play Mon, Wed, Sat 9.15am & 12.45pm. Coaching available. Mae 575 5838 or 574 1889 Mount Rotary Club Tues Mt Golf Club, Omanu 5.30pm. Bev 572 4127/Kevin 572 1283 Mount Senior Citizens Club 345 Maunganui Rd for age 50+. Bowls Weds & Fri 12.45pm. Cards Tues & Thurs 12.45pm. Concerts 4th Mon of month. Fun, friendship & happiness. 575 4650 Mt Maunganui Hash House Harriers Seeking younger members to the club (20-50yr plus) every Mon 6-9pm. Different location each week. Walkers 4-6km, runners 6-9km. $5pp approx. Phil 021 822 208 Multiple Sclerosis Society Facilitates the following exercise sessions for people with MS or other neurological disorders. Pilates Tues 9am at Martial Arts Hall, cnr Kaimanawa & Korowai Sts, Mount. Physio Thurs at Citizens Club, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 10.30am. Social support groups also held in a variety of places. Cheryl 571 6898 Musical Memories Village Radio on 1368 Khz 1XT, weekdays 10-4pm, weekends 9-5pm for non stop music. Playing your requests. View small radio museum. 571 3710 New Migrants (& Returning Ex Pats) Information & services clinics 1-4pm Mon/Tues 1-4pm & Weds 10am - 2pm or by appointment at Settlement Support NZ. Carol 579 6532 or www.migrantsupport.org.nz Contact also available at Katikati, Waihi Beach, Papamoa, Te Puke by arrangement. Otumoetai Table Tennis Club Sessions at Matua Hall, Levers Rd. Tues 12.30-3.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Thurs 8.45-11.45am. Fri 9-11.30am & 7.30-9.30pm. At QEYC Weds 12.30-3pm. Christine 576 1344 Overeaters Anonymous Is eating a problem for you? There is a solution. Meet Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 Paciﬁc Probus Club (Mount) 3rd Mon of month. Many activities. Peter 572 3884 Papamoa Country Music Club 4th Sun of month at Papamoa Sport & Rec Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd 1-4.30pm. 542 3200 Papamoa Genealogical Society 2nd Mon of month in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9.30am-2.30pm. Modest door charge. Interesting speakers. Mark 542 0204 Papamoa Lions Club Great company & you’re helping your community. Meet 1st & 3rd Weds of month. Donna 542 3409. Papamoa Lions Markets Every 2nd & 4th Sun of month at Palm Beach Plaza grounds. 027 259 3120 Papamoa Mahjong Club Meet Mon at Papamoa Sports Centre, off Parton Rd 12.30-4pm. $2. New players & beginners welcome. Sue 542 3073 Papamoa Progressive Association 2nd Mon of month in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Library. 7.30pm Papamoa Sunshine Probus Group 2nd Tues of month for lunch at Parton Rd Sports Club. James 542 3235 Rotary Club Tauranga Weds at Daniel’s Reception Lounge, 11th Ave 5.30pm. 543 2012 or www.tauranga. rotary.org.nz Scrabble Enthusiasts Tues at Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am -12pm. 3 games, door charge $2. Stan 572 0866

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Shakti Ethnic Women Support Group For Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Indian & Fiji Indian women. Activities for women to increase their self-esteem & conﬁdence & integrate with the host community. First Weds of month at Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd 11am – 12pm. Rupal 575 9848 or 021 0533 548 St Pauls Friendship Group, Papamoa Upwords (word board game), or arts & crafts every Thurs 10am. $2 donation to cover costs. Margaret 542 1633 Stroke Club Every Tues 9.30am - 12pm at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St. For anyone who has had a stroke. Join us for a cuppa & companionship. Supreme Dancing Supreme Dance Centre, Beginner to advanced, Tues nights, St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd; Weds, Tga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave; Thurs night, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Hugh & Sonia 543 2377 or 027 322 1786 email: soniahodson@ihug.co.nz Taoist Tai Chi Club Classes every week day 15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116 Tauranga Anglers Club Freshwater Anglers meet Third Mon of month, Tauranga Fish & Dive Clubrooms, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Pt 7pm. Visitors welcome. Mike 021 808 899 or 572 2602 a/hs. www. tga-anglers-club.playz.it Tauranga Blues Jam Every 2nd Weds of month at Drivers Bar 8pm. 579 0502 Tauranga Brass Mon in Elizabeth St Community Centre (ex Navalmens Hall) Elizabeth St West 7.30pm. Learners from 7pm. Thurs, Learners Group & Junior Band 6.30pm. Graeme 578 9713 Tauranga Bureta Park Probus Club 3rd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens’ Club 13th Ave 1.30pm. New members welcome. Brian 570 0074 Tauranga Central Ladies Probus 3rd Tues of month 10am, Daniels in the Park. Anne 578 6221 Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Friendly, easy going mixed club. Breakfast meeting 1st & 3rd Tues of month, RSA Tauranga, Greerton. Gail 576 1221 www. taurangacarfair.co.nz Tauranga City Silver Band Practices every Weds in Brass Band Hall, 10 Yatton St, Greerton 7-9pm. New players & visitors welcome. Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Carfair Every Sun, 11th Ave carpark (opp Mad Butcher) 8am - 12pm. Buy & sell cars/4WD/Utes/Motorhomes/Trailers/Boats. Ken 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Friendly, mixed club. Breakfast meeting 1st & 3rd Tues of month at RSA, Greerton. Gail 576 1221 www.taurangacarfair.co.nz Tauranga Farmers Market Every Sat Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd 7.45am 12pm. Trixie 552 5278 Tauranga Friendship & Social Club Weekly activities for the over 50’s. Companionship, walks, movies, dinners, daytrips, dancing & good times. Joyce 578 0226 Tauranga Harbour City Lions Ladies club, 2nd & 4th Tues of month. Patricia 543 3665 Tauranga Historical Society Open every Sun, Brain Watkins Historic House 2-4pm. $4 adult, $2 child. Guided tours. Groups by arrangement. 574 4965 Tauranga Ladies Probus Club Every 3rd Mon Citizens Club 13th Ave 10am. Speakers. Beryl 576 6719 Tauranga Methodist/Wesley Fijian Church Services 2nd & last Sun of month at Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 3.30pm - evening. Service in Fijian. All welcome. Simi 578 5718

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Details Agent Central unit off 17th Avenue. Water and lawns included. Single garage, fully Merv fenced. Devonport Towers, CBD FULLY FURNISHED, complete inner harbour & Mt views, modern furnishings, 2 Josh bathrooms, secure parking, suit professional couple. Devonport Road, Avenues Basic home in the Avenues, polished floors, carport, d/washer, low maint section, Josh close to schools & hospital. Carlton Street, Otumoetai Clean and tidy property close to Cherrywood Shops. Double carport, garden shed, Josh 1 bathroom. Waihi Road, Judea Two storey home, has two bathrooms, large living area, whiteware supplied, park- Josh ing for 2 vehicles, dishwasher, minutes to city and Brookfield. Robins Road, Judea Lovely unit close to town. Open plan living. Sunny private backyard. Garage has Andrea auto door. Small pets neg. No groups. Plummers Point Road, Rural â€“ Modern family home, lovely sunny outlook, d/washer, 2 bathrooms, great decking, Josh Plummers Point large loft area which could be 2nd living area, large double garage. Williams Street, Central City Very tidy town house in the central city, fire place, private outdoor area, fenced, d/ Josh (Selwyn Street) washer, lovely views upstairs, single garage, walking distance to town. Watling Street, Gate Pa Modern home, heatpump, sep toilet, single garage, no maintenance section Josh Glenmonarch Pl, Pyes Pa Stunning family home with 2 bathrooms, gourmet mastercraft kitchen, separate Josh lounge, aircon, double garage in cul-de-sac. MOUNT MAUNGANUI & PAPAMOA Caryfort Street, Mount Good sized family home, new drapes throughout, heatpump, large single garage, Josh Maunganui close to Bayfair Shopping Centre. Bedford Place, Mount Sunny home, open plan living, heatpump, lovely garden with fenced section, Josh Maunganui single garage, close to Bayfair schools & shops. Tara Road, Papamoa Modern art deco FULLY FURNISHED home, very unique home, two bathrooms, 2 Josh living areas, paved outdoor areas in landscaped gardens, large single garage, Avail short to med term The Hot Spot, Mount Modern fully furnished apartment, two bathrooms, secure parking, directly opJosh Maunganui posite the Mount Hot Pools, suit mature couple or single only.

WANTED TO RENT Professional couple requires executive lifestyle property to rent in Tauranga. Minimum of 3 acres. 12 months (plus) term. Excellent tenants, with references. Please Ph 027 557 5310

Avail 3rd Aug NOW 1st Aug 8th Aug NOW Early Aug NOW Mid Aug NOW 3rd Aug 1st Aug NOW TBA Now

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$$$$ MONEY for Spring. Corporate Angels Escort Agency. Ladies and Gay Males welcome for our extremely busy season. Apply in conﬁdence to Allan 021 606 180

art & craft

CERAMIC PAINTING - Fun for all the family. Sat 4th Aug 10am-12pm. Choose from a huge selection of wall hangings, plates, mugs, bowls & trinket boxes. You paint it & we glaze & ﬁre it for you. Priced from $10.20 - $30. Clay Art Studio, Village on 17th Ave. Ph 571 3726 MOSAIC WAREHOUSE want to decorate your home & garden, make gifts for family & friends. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all your mosaic supplies in one shop. Huge selection available. Making mosaics is easy & so much fun. Give it a go, you’ll love it. Unit 29, 23 Tukorako Drive, Mount (off Hull Rd) Tues to Sat 10am2pm eftpos Ph 572 3866 www.mosaicwarehouse.co.nz

bible digest

“DON’T TRY to get rich be extortion or robbery. And if your wealth increases, don’t make it the centre of your life.” Psalm 62:10

cars for sale

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

child care

HOME BASED child care experienced carer available. Moving to the Bay from Taranaki references available. 20hr ECE (3yrs & over), 9hr WINZ, under 3s WINZ subsides. 24hr care, including weekends. Pickup & drop offs neg. $5 p/h Nappies food etc neg. Starting in July. Ph Lisa 027 758 5774

computers

COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ONSITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078 VIRUS & SPYWARE removal. Upgrades, servicing and repairs Free call out and quotation New power supply $70 ﬁtted Motherboards From $100 ﬁtted. All work has 12 month warranty. Laptops from $300 Desktops from $125. Wanted - faulty pc & laptops. Ph Crystal Computing 07 579 5860 or 021 156 0055

mobility

Keeping Kiwis Independant

employment wanted

GARDENER/CLEANER available for weeding, planting, light pruning &/or domestic cleaning. Ph 575 0506

ﬁrewood

GUESS WHO has dry shed stored ﬁrewood? Croc. Free delivery. Ph 021 082 41958

ﬂatmate wanted

LARGE RURAL HOUSE Apata/ Omokoroa Area. $70 pw & expenses. Must be working. No kids or pets. Ph Molly 021 158 6360

for sale

12FOOT ALUMINIUM boat with trailer - no outboard. Trailer is in good condition with Rego and WOF Quintrex Dart model with removable ﬂooring, no leaks! Comes with two newly varnished oars anchor and rope spare tyre for the trailer and awning (not set up yet though). Working Navigation lights which have easy to hook up crocodile clips – battery not included. $2500 ono Ph or text to view 027 561 1106 1/2 MOON Aluminium large window & glass. Ceda wood planks. Entrance aluminium pagola with glass. Ph 572 4927 CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887 JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES Two Females. All vet checked, ﬁrst vaccination. Ready to pick up 28 July (8weeks old) Only $450.00 each. Ph Dave 07 543 4808 or 021 719 622 MULCH FOR SALE must pick up in KatiKati. $40 per cube. Ph Scott today 027 462 4769 PAVERS factory seconds half price. 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887

training

gardening

GARDENER AVAILABLE Pruning spraying weeding rubbish removal. Ph Tracey on 578 9779 for a free quote. LAWNS AND GARDENS regular maintenance occasional tidy-ups shrub care garden rubbish removed. Free quote All size jobs considered. www.christhegardener.co.nz Ph 578 5825

hay

CONVENTIONAL BALES $9. Ph 552 4549

health & beauty

A GUARANTEED Weight Loss Lose up to 15kg. 30 day Money Back Guarantee. Free Sample Ph 09 374 2554 www.healthbuz.net LOSE WEIGHT feel great! Join a ‘New Look’ clinic in your area. Healthy eating with real food. Ph Bernice now 576 4848 NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies and Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.kiwikitz.com

house for sale

LIFESTYLE block at pikowai commuting to Tauranga Te Puke and Whakatane 4 bedroom brick home beautiful sea and rural views 6 acres grazing land horse pens heaps of shedding butchery and chiller single garage with sleepout/ofﬁce. Big games room or double garage drenching race. 11.5 x 4.5 metre in ground swimming pool fully decked and fenced. This beautiful home comes with a share in the community woolshed tennis courts and cattle yards. Own water scheme. Price $550,000 urgent sale. Ph 027 281 7427

lifestyle coaching

CAREER RESTRUCTURING? Creating opportunity from Change. Ph Chris at Balanced Success Coaching 027 548 2548 chris@balancedsuccess.co.nz www.balancedsuccess.co.nz

garage sales

CLOTHES + BOOKS TOYS + FURNITURE

AND MORE!

+ SAUSAGE SIZZLE

63 WAIHI ROAD ACCESS VIA OAK LANE BEHIND RESENE

SATURDAY JULY 28 8.30 - 12.00

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livestock

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

mobility

MOBILITY SCOOTERS wheelchairs, walkers & more. Visit our showroom, 29 Burrows St, Tauranga, Ph 578 1213 MES ‘Supporting your independence’ STAIRLIFTS – Make life easy with a stairlift enjoy the home you love by installing an Acorn Stairlift. Call us now TOLL FREE 0800 782 475 or www.acornstairlifts.co.nz WE’RE SMALL we’re personal we know mobility scooters. Ph Pam or Ben Mobility Solutions BOP 575 2033

rentals

WANT TO RENT your property? Then contact Tasha and we can organise this for you. Advertise for only $23! Ph Tasha on 07 928 3042 or if you prefer to email classi@thesun.co.nz

software training

XERO ACCOUNTING software training. Assistance with setup ongoing training & support. Ph Wendy 027 228 3229

trades & services

A1 PAINTER / DECORATOR available. All interior and exterior work. Prompt reliable excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 AIRCONDITIONING HEATPUMPS LG 5.2kw installed for just $2700*. All electrical services also available at low rates. Ph 027 547 3831 or 543 0062 for details. ALLAN HOLMES for all your carpentry lockﬁtting & handyman jobs around the home. Big or Small. Free quotes. Reasonable rates. Ph 021 992 678 or after hours on 07 576 3543 BUILDER licensed CBA member 35 years experience available for additions alterations maintenance & reclads. Ph Brian 576 1671 BUILDER licensed/qualified available for all your building requirements. Contact Mark 544 4177 or 021 683 404 BUILDERS - Murray Pedersen licensed builder with his experienced team will undertake additions renovations also reclads. We can arrange plans & consents. Ph 575 7870 CHIMNEY SWEEP repairs & maintenance. Inspection report insurance receipt from $40. Also, spouting cleans repairs & replacements, roof leaks & repairs, plumbing maintenance. Ph 021 266 4025

trades & services

ELECTRICIAN A professional and affordable registered electrician. New builds alterations repairs. Ph Steve 578 0555 or 027 848 6042 ENGINEERING SERVICES for all those small engineering jobs. Mower repairs, trailers, house beams, portals, site welding, 4711 certified general engineering turning. Steel & Steam Ltd Ph Jeff 027 490 5839 or 543 4697 GARDENING SECTION clean ups weeding smallhedge & tree pruning etc pebble gardens painting jobs regular or casual. Ph Eric 577 1988 GORSE SPRAYING Do you have a gorse problem? Ph today for a free quote for all gorse control. Ph Scott 027 462 4769 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certified Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance decks fencing pergolas painting water blasting odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Contact Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER / DECORATOR Interior & Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 RETAINING WALL SPECIALIST Pole wall crib walls tilt slab concrete walls. Excavation and levelling. The best in the business. Ph Mike 0274 942 966 a/h 07 548 1985 ROOFING & SPOUTING Metal fascia, gutter and rainwater systems. Long run corrugate. Maintenance, repairs or replacement. Free no obligation quotes. PROFIX 027 496 5375 profixltd@xtra.co.nz ROOFING new roofs re-roofs spouting & repairs. Free quotes. Ph Chris 027 276 6348 or 572 3237 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline gutters & down pipes clean or replacement chimney repairs. Certified Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 ROTARY HOEING Lawn preparation & sowing. Loader & blade work. Tractor mowing. Quality work & friendly service. Mini Tractor Service. Ph Murray 543 4538 or 027 200 7480

business opportunities

trades & services

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 TREE FELLING CHIPPING pruning & removal. No job to big or small free quote. Ph Scott 027 462 4769 TREE SHRUB and hedges Trimming topping removal rubbish removal satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958

transport

DRIVING MISS DAISY relief for busy families let us take care of the transportation of your parents to appointments or outings. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisey 552 6614

travel & tours

A DAY or several days away with John’s Trips & Tours. 25th Taranaki Rhododendron Garden Festival, 4 day guided tour of the best gardens. Mary Poppins spectacular musical with “a” reserve seats to a matinee. Ph 576 9305 A HOLIDAY or day-out. Every week. Small Group Tours. Door to Door Hinterland Tours Ph Kae & Rick 07 575 8118 BAYLINE COACHES Day trips, away trips or sight seeing & tours! Call for a free quote today Ph 578 3113 CURTIS COACHES for all your bus & coach needs. Curtisy Tours Travel Club. Day trips & away trips. Local, Cambridge, Dame Edna, Palmerston 4 days, Norfolk Island 7 days, Chatham Islands. Ph for a newsletter 543 9205 MARY POPPINS Package deals for $200 per person return or coach only $60. Seats are selling fast so call Bayline now on 07 578 3113 to secure your place! SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS fully escorted owner/operated since 1978. Ph free for colour brochure today 0800 664 414. Also see www.scottsdaletours.co.nz TASMANIA 13 days 13-24 Oct 2012. Home to home, airfares, luxury coach, fantastic itinerary, most meals, no hidden extras, fully escorted, share twin $6175.00. Ph United Travel 575 3068 for brochure.

wanted to buy

ANTIQUES, COINS, medals, china, glass, Kiwiana, Australiana, militaria, toys, anything old and interesting. 021 392913 or 07 549 0139 mark.holwerda@vodafone.co.nz CARPET WANTED must be in good condition needs to be a minimum of 3.6m x 4.9m any colour considered Ph 027 552 6283 or 027 781 5549

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IF YOU want to get maximum cash from your garage sale get your message into The Weekend Sun. It’s the paper that goes to ALL the Western Bay of Plenty, so everyone gets it. The Sun’s garage sale adverts have been achieving huge results for those advertisers who want to reach all the people, not just a few. Ph Tasha before Wednesday 3pm 07 928 3042

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Hearing His words without tradition I became a Christian in Africa in the early 80s. It was a fabulous time. It was obvious how much God meant to those African people and He was changing people’s lives. I then returned home and found a church which, although different, was alive in many ways. Later, though, we became

focused on building our own hierarchical empire. Like the Israelites of long ago, we wanted leaders to stand between ourselves and God and like the Babylonians, we were building an impressive system. Most of what we believed and said was right but our focus was not on God’s kingdom. We need to focus on Jesus and His Word rather than on “church” and our

programmes. With this in mind, people around the world are starting to come together in small groups, without hierarchy, structure and tradition, to pursue Jesus. I am excited to be part of such a group here in Tauranga. Phone me on 07 579 3477 for more information. By Tim Fellows, Tauriko

Children going through parent separation Divorce Care 4 Kids is being run at Tauranga’s Holy Trinity Church.

separation. The emphasis is creating a fun atmosphere where children feel comfortable and accepted. Each parent receives a weekly ‘parent page’ describing what their child has learned and offering tips to strengthen the parent/child relationship. Divorce and Separation Care 4 Kids is for 5–12 year olds. The course starts on August 9 and runs until November 1, from 3.30pm–5pm. For more information, contact: Rachel White, Children and Families Ministries coordinator, email: children@holytrinitytauranga.com or phone 07 578 7718.

Over 12 weeks the course is broken down into topics combining games, crafts, activities and DVD real life stories. DC4Ks is an amazing course designed for children to have a safe place to talk about what they are experiencing, and feeling while their parents are going through a divorce or

Exalt God • Worship Jesus

Beware the promises you make

TAURANGA PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL, 31 Fifth Ave

A few weeks ago I was preparing a study for one of our home bible study groups on a man in the Old Testament called Jephthah.

10am: Worship & Communion Service Speaker: David Otway

He was one of the judges of Israel before they had a king and his story is found in the book of Judges chapter 11. He was a soldier and was asked to lead Israel in battle. The thing that interests me about him is that he on two occasions goes to negotiate with the enemy and see if the issue can be solved without the loss of life associated with war. Both times they are unable to come to an agreement, so the war happens and both times he wins. So it would indicate that he is a capable soldier but also a wise man in his dealing with others. In the middle of the story we see him make this rash impromptu oath to God that if he wins the war he will sac-

rifice the first thing that comes out of his house door. This happens to be his beloved daughter, which makes for a very difficult situation for him and it seems amazing that a man who is so wise in preparing for a battle should make such a rash oath. And it goes

to reminds us that we need to be aware of the promises that we make to God and to others. That they are not rash and we are able to keep the promises we have made. The bible says it is better not to promise than to promise and not be able to keep it.

By Stephen Tyrrell South City Baptist Church Tauranga

Phone: 579 2729 www.jesusfirst.org.nz COME & MEET WITH THE LORD

Live & Serve in the Power of the Holy Spirit

Sunday Services 9:30am & 6:00pm Come along!

07 576 5387 252 Otumoetai Road www.citychurchtauranga.org.nz

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Putting time back on your side A big advantage of moving into one of Metlifecare’s maintenance-free retirement was a real attraction. villages is that someone else takes care of those “We enjoy the village, get all the time-consuming jobs around the house. help we need and are not a burden

Sea & harbour views Quiet location Sky television Close to bowling & golf clubs Only 100m to beach Motel units from $85 double

Retirement should be a time to make the most of life and Metlifecare are experts at providing an environment where residents can do just that. With two villages in Mount Maunganui, another two in Tauranga and one in Papamoa, Metlifecare can also provide this relaxed style of retirement living in four superb locations. Once residents have moved in they really do have time to make the most of life. Instead of having to worry about chores like mowing lawns and cleaning gutters, Metlifecare has dedicated maintenance staff that keep your home and the surrounding village grounds in tiptop shape. For two of the Metlifecare residents, Helen and Bob, the

to the family. We have the freedom to come and go as we please.” Ngaire has a similar view. “People just don’t realise how good it is here. Before I moved in, I’d have to organise the roof to be cleaned, or get the outside of the house cleaned. Now I’m relaxed because it’s taken care of and I have no worries.”

With all this extra time, it is no wonder residents like Helen, Bob and Ngaire now have more freedom to enjoy the things they really like. To experience a Metlifecare village simply visit Metlifecare Bayswater at 60 Maranui Street, Mount Maunganui this weekend.

Metlifecare village encourages its residents to make the most of their retirement by providing an environment where they can do just that.

Close to the beach. Close to shops. As close to perfect as you’ll get. Bayswater is the ideal place for relaxed retirement living. Lifestyle and location go hand in hand, which is why Bayswater is an ideal place to call home. This friendly village boasts easy access to the beach, local shops, golf courses and everything at Bayfair. As your needs change it is also great to know these amenities will always be close by. So why wait to move? Right now we have a selection of 2 bedroom luxury lifestyle apartments available including upper floor options with great views or ground floor options with their own garden. To experience the Bayswater lifestyle for yourself, simply visit an Open Day or give us a call.

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OPEN WEEKEND

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July 10am to 4pm 60 Maranui Street, Mt. Maunganui Call Elizabeth on 07 547 4175 Metlifecare Bayswater 60 Maranui Street Mt Maunganui 3116 Telephone: 07 575 5040 www.metlifecare.co.nz

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Fair pay for aged care workers The Human Rights Commission has called for an increase in pay for aged care workers. Age Concern supports this; these workers need to be valued for the essential and demanding work they do. They are caring for people who are often vulnerable, ill or disabled in both resthomes and home-based settings. New Zealand’s population is ageing and more care workers will be needed. It is crucial this important job is seen as a viable career option. Not offering private sector care workers a fair wage will lead to a greater number of workers whose hearts are not in the job and who

may not be retained. A high turnover could also result in a lower level of care for older people.

Go for gold

At our recent AGM the Minister for Senior Citizens talked about her aim to increase services offering the SuperGold Card discount. To check this out use an internet search for SuperGold Card Directory. You select your region and the category you are interested in. However the minister suggested showing your SuperGold Card for every purchase to make retailers aware you expect a discount. You might be surprised, I know I was when buying cat food at my local vets. Become a member of Age Concern and receive up to date information on services and support our community work; phone 07 5782631.

When should I decide about the various options for my parents? My parents are very capable, both mentally and physically at the moment but I know one day that will change. What do I need to do to be ready, what is available to me out there? - Concerned daughter. Wow, I congratulate you for thinking ahead about the needs of your parents, and which will also help meet your needs later on. Rarely do people plan for this event. More often a crisis precipitates such a call to action. However, first it is important to start the conversation with your parents. It is their life; do you know how and where they would like to live should one or both their needs change? It is really important to sit down as a family and talk about the various options, their wishes, what you can and can not do to support both your changing needs. Home Instead has a great programme called The 40/70 Rule which gives some helpful ways to start these conversations. Visit our website www.homeinstead.co.nz to download your free copy or phone our office, 07 571 4228. The important thing is to be aware of what is available to you and your parents. Researching retirement villages, resthomes and hospitals early, finding out what the government has to offer, what the different facilities have to offer and the various costs is very

important. Where you can source equipment, various supportive organisations available such as Alzheimers, Grief Support and Medic Alarms. What agencies provide ‘top up’ care i.e. home help, companionship or even full-time live in care in your own home. So I recommend you start with initiating a few conversations. Go on a few drives to find out what is available, look on the internet and start the research process together, making sure to incorporate lots of fun on this journey, which can be very sensitive. I wish you well. Should you need any additional information please do not hesitate to phone our office.

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