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What do we want for our CBD? How do we want downtown Tauranga developed for future generations?

An American community and economic expert Peter Kageyama has been in town considering options and he introduces us to a crucial component missing from the urban discussion. That component is, surprisingly, love. He’s saying as cities become

engaged in a relationship with their citizens and citizens consider their emotional connection with their city, it opens up a whole raft of community, social and economic development opportunities.

And he’s suggesting we may consider a new direction for development in Tauranga and that is “up”.

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A perfect but impossible quest It is highly appealing to imagine New Zealand without predators.

The Government’s dream of a 100 per cent eradication by 2050 is commendable and probably a vote winner.

But is it really achievable? Very likely not.

I’d be the first to support any plan to rid the nation of pests and predators, and do more than most already towards that goal.

How many of you eradicated possums, rats and stoats in the weekend?

Not a pleasant job, but there is something satisfying in wasting a tree bear from the top of a pohutukawa with a 12 gauge at 2am.

It happens regularly at our place, and we’re among the most ardent supporters of any control or eradication plan. So is my dog, whose hatred of the rude Aussie marauder is second only to the national disdain for Quade Cooper.

But this also alerts me to the realities of the Predator-Free quest. It will be next to impossible. Actually, impossible.We’d have more chance of ridding the country of other, more recently introduced pests… such as jetskis, animal hats, ukuleles and stick families on the back windows of cars.

Crashing back to earth

Okay, so maybe that’s a bit harsh on jetskis, since many of my good mates ride them and are mostly considerate. Perhaps focus on eradication of inconsiderate boatusers generally.

When I first heard of the Predator-Free campaign, I was basking in the warm glow of the concept, imagining pristine NZ bush without tree-munching, bird-slaughtering invaders, when suddenly some comments from NZ First brought me crashing back to earth, with a hollow thump. Much like that of a marsupial just taken on board twoand-three-quarter inches of Mr Fiocchi’s finest 24 gram lead product.

NZ First list MP Richard Prosser puts it into perspective: “Nobody wants our native species being decimated by introduced

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predators but it has to be remembered that our birds and lizards have co-existed alongside ferrets and stoats for more than 130 years, cats for 200 years, and rats for more than 800 years, yet we still have birds and lizards. The rat is the preferred food of the stoat, which only switches to preying on birds when rat populations are depleted”.

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“There is now an uneasy equilibrium, albeit an artificial one, out there that we run the risk of upsetting if the task of mammal control is not very carefully planned and executed.

“No human society in history has succeeded in exterminating the rat, and it is highly unlikely that we will be the first.

The intention is so unrealistic as to be bordering on the irrational.

“Bird life flourishes around town fringes, where cats and rats and stoats abound but where aerial poisons are not used.”

Use of poisons

Richard says his party supports trapping initiatives and the development of new technologies, but are very concerned that the Government’s approach will be to keep on increasing the use of poisons with systemic toxicity, threatening not only the

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species they claim to be trying to protect, but indeed our clean green image itself, in the pursuit of a plainly unattainable goal.

And I think he’s right. The thought of Predator-Free NZ is a glorious and beautiful idea. But then, so is world peace.

Are either likely? No. Here at RR headquarters, we have to ask how much 1080 is going to be tipped all over our backyards to achieve some of these results?

What I know would succeed: Putting more effort into better protected sanctuaries and continuing with the predator proof fencing of specific areas. We know this works. It is more affordable and achievable.

It’s not the utopic vision of an entire nation predator-free. But it’s not Fantasy Island, either.

As Mr Prosser says: “Controlling pests down to sustainable levels, and increasing resourcing for larger, more numerous, and betterprotected sanctuaries, is sensible and probably achievable”.

Keeping control

“Imagining that we can exterminate cats and rats from the entirety of New Zealand is very probably neither of those things”.

Best we can hope for is to continue keeping control, and maybe not lose sight of that creeping, insidious hazard: Stick people wearing animal hats and playing the pukulele, spreading unchecked among us.

It’s not too late to exterminate, or at least deport them to Australia.

As Robert Muldoon may well have remarked, it would improve the musical talent of both countries. brian@thesun.co.nz

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‘I wish I hadn’t seen it’

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It may have been 53 years ago, but Tauranga’s Nancy Morrison remembers July 3, 1963, as if it was yesterday.

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Nancy Morrison was possibly the last person to see the plane before it crashed in the Kaimai Range. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

The 94-year-old has every right to have that day etched on her mind, because she was possibly the last person to see National Airways Flight 441 – a Dakota DC-3 – before it slammed into the Kaimai Range near Gordon killing all 23 people on board.

The tragedy remains New Zealand’s worst civil aviation accident – and Nancy’s memory of that day has been jogged by seeing newly-released photographs of the crash scene in The Weekend Sun. In last Friday’s edition, Tauranga woman Jan Hoekstra let The Weekend Sun – for the first time – publish photographs her late father Les Elphick, a Katikati farmer and avid photographer, took of the crash scene.

This has prompted Nancy to reveal she and late husband Bruce Eliot were farming on Rawhiti Rd, near Te Aroha, on that fateful day. She remembers it was a cold overcast day with strong winds.

Bruce had decided to take the children to school because of the weather and Nancy was left at

home clearing the breakfast dishes. “While I was doing my [house work] I heard this plane and I thought ‘I wonder what that was?’ So I looked out the window and I saw [the plane].

“So I’d say I was the only one who ever saw it on its way to where it went.

“I could just see it coming through the fluffy sort of cloud and I thought ‘I wonder what it’s doing there? I’ve never seen one there before’. I didn’t know what to do and I sort of felt a bit funny about it.”

Bruce, who was ex-air force, thought she’d mistaken the DC3 for a top dressing plane.

“I said to him: ‘No it was a Douglas’, because I had been in Australia during the war and we called them a ‘Douglas’ but evidentially it was a DC3.

“Then I heard it on the radio that the plane was missing.”

Bruce called the authorities to say what Nancy had seen.

“I remember saying to them: ‘Look behind the mountain’, because I saw it heading directly

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“It was a really bad wind, it was a terrible wind that comes funnelling down there. You could see the plane was being buffeted.”

Eventually, Nancy had to go to the Court of Enquiry to give evidence.

As Nancy tells her story she sits on her favourite chair at her home now in Concord Ave, looking out her window she almost replicates the same scene 53 years earlier.

“You know I can still see that plane and I always will. I wish I hadn’t seen it...it’s just something in my memory that will never go.”

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The city should reach for the sky Could we go up? “Yes, I think Tauranga could go up, yeah!”

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No plea from robberies accused The man charged with the armed robbery of three Tauranga dairies this month entered no plea when he appeared in Tauranga District Court on Wednesday.

Thomas Awhio Te Pere, 33, has been remanded in custody until August 8, when his next appearance will be via audio/video link.

Te Pere is accused of robberies at the Cameronian Dairy on July 17, the 14th Avenue Dairy on July 18, and Greerton Lotto shop on July 26.

TrustPower made to pay IRD TrustPower could be stung nearly $15 million after losing a Supreme Court appeal against the Inland Revenue Department.

This week the court found in favour of IRD’s appeal on whether TrustPower, which spent $17.7 million on resource consent for four projects, was tax deductible.

The projects are a hydro scheme at Arnold River on the South Island’s west coast, a Southland wind farm, a hydro project on Wairau River and a wind farm near Dunedin. It’s understood the decision could cost TrustPower almost $15 million in tax and interest and court costs.

Grenada St link now open The Grenada St link was officially opened by Tauranga City Mayor Stuart Crosby on Wednesday morning. The 400m link means commuters can now drive from Bayfair to Evans Rd without going onto State Highway 2 or Maranui St, which should ease congestion along Papamoa Beach Rd. All About Construction was awarded the project, and construction of the link has cost $828,998.85.

Police shooting victim dies Shargin Stephens, 35, who was shot by a police officer during an armed incident in Rotorua on July 14 died in Waikato Hospital on Tuesday.

Police say at the time of the shooting, Stephens was armed with a four-foot slasher.

They say Stephens ignored several requests to drop his weapon, so officers attempted to subdue him with pepper spray and tasers. When those efforts were unsuccessful, he was shot by one officer. His death has been referred to the Coroner.

High rise or higher rise downtown Tauranga. That sort of talk is bound to unsettle the pigeons and ruffle the establishment.

Peter Kageyama is just sewing a seed though. “I am not an American imperialist telling you how you should do things.” He is just tossing round an idea.

He wouldn’t change the complexion of Tauranga.

But there would be an adjustment of the skyline.

“There is a manageable sort of height.”

As an American community and economic expert, a lover of cities, he offers fresh perspectives on how councils and citizens can better engage “and create loveable places”. After all, as he says, no city is loved because it fixes potholes.

The author of the book ‘For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places’ was in Tauranga for a three-day visit this month, talking to to city business leaders, Tauranga City Council’s community development team and a rotary club.

He utters the ‘D’ word – even though it’s offensive to some. ‘D’ for density.

“But a lot of people like what density brings – they like walkability, they like lots of retail, restaurant options. ‘Hey, something’s going on here’.

Lots of activities and events. A market. And you only get that when you have more people living closer together.” And ‘D’ means we go up.

Peter says historically people looked at density as poor design. “Towers? Oh terrible!”

But he says today we think of density as really welldesigned smaller spaces.

“Smaller spaces don’t really need as many cars because

Peter Kageyama inspired our street pianos. Photo: Daniel Hines. all those young professionals, those young millennials aren’t necessarily in love with the car as we were. They don’t look at them as prestige and freedom; they look at them as a burden.”

And it’s the millennials, those who reached adulthood around the year 2000, that we should be listening to.

“That’s the demographic set to eclipse the baby boomers. They want their cities and downtowns designed around their attitudes. They are the ones who will be living there. And they are a huge cohort moving through.”

The millennials are the young professionals who work downtown, want to live downtown and play downtown. “But be it kids, parents or millennials – there has to be room for them all downtown. It’s not just a business or entertainment district, it’s everyone’s neighbourhood.”

Peter says his hometown of St Petersburg in Florida had many parallels with Tauranga – water, a moribund CBD and an ageing demographic.

“But it did a good job of embracing the millennials, it allowed people to go up.

They realised a bit of density is actually quite good.”

And there could possibly be an incentive strategy to encourage more developers to look at redevelopment of the CBD rather than the easier options in the suburbs.

“Incentivise at a policy level.” Again, he’s not dictating but rather suggesting – being a critical friend. “And sometimes a good friend will tell you when your shoes don’t match and your fly is open.

And I am friend one. We have dated twice so far.” He means he was here before, three years ago when he inspired the street pianos. He likes Tauranga.

So if the CBD is to fly, how do we stop the exodus to the malls?

“Downtown retail will never compete with the malls. If it tries, it will lose.

They are different beasts.

“You go to the mall for a certain kind of experience and downtown for a different kind of experience.”

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Kiwi actor injured in crash Kiwi actor James Rolleston was seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 35 near Opotiki on Tuesday night. Police say officers arrived at the crash to find the 19-year-old actor trapped in a vehicle which had struck the Otara bridge.

James was stabilised at the scene by BayTrust Rescue Helicopter’s specialist on-board paramedic before being airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further care. He was flown to Waikato Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit on Wednesday afternoon.

Another vehicle occupant suffered minor injuries.

SunLive Comment of the Week “Is this a step towards reducing our unemployment numbers as well?” posts How about this view! on the story ‘Ambitious goal to make NZ predator free’.

“If so, what a great idea. Getting the lazy and feckless amongst us, out of the house and becoming productive members of society. If you can’t find a job we’ll give you one, just bring in the tails or ears.”

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Would attracting people to live downtown mean this is Tauranga’s skyline of the future?

Continued... to Peter. “If the reason to come downtown is interesting and compelling enough people will pay the money to park. People aren’t not going downtown in San Francisco or Chicago or Manhattan because they have to pay parking.

It’s because there is really good stuff at the other end. There are rewards.” This is a man whose job it is to be positive about cities, whose mantra is “love cities” and he will not tell us what to do with the waterfront. But what would he do with the waterfront?

He launches into a stream of positivity. “Continue along the same lines. Coolly activate it. “The Hairy Maclary park is brilliant – an incredibly well executed piece of public art.” Public art should be fun and interactive and memorable and make you smile. Higher art?

Well that’s for a gallery maybe.

What about the dance pad – was that a good idea? “Absolutely. As humans we are fascinated watching each other. And if we are watching people enjoying themselves that’s even better. And if kids are having fun, parents are happy.”

Masonic Park could become an adult playground. “We see movies but we could see

more. “Leave the kids at home and come out and have some fun.

Check out ‘The Lawn on D’ in Massachusetts online – a big adultsized playground with adult-sized swings, music, yoga and events that have beer and wine.” That’s a surefire drawcard for the grown-ups.

The urban dynamo Peter stands for anything that encourages people to connect and interact with their downtown.

“They are the psychic and emotional centres of places. If you want a vibrant city, you have to have a vibrant downtown. It is hard to envisage a vibrancy if the heart is dead.”

Tauranga just needs to build on what it already has.

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Navigation Safety Bylaw under review

Those interested in how the ‘rules of the road at sea’ are set recently had the opportunity to have their say. Submissions for the proposed Navigation Safety Bylaw closed on July 7 and 217 submissions were received. Hearings will start later this month, according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

BOPRC is required to review the bylaw every five years, to ensure it reflects current community issues, attitudes and changing legislation and safety.

The areas with the most response were Hunters Creek and the proposed Panepane ski areas, and rules for navigation around large ships.

Those who indicated they wish to be heard will have a chance to speak to their submission when independent commissioners meet later this month.

For more information, visit: www.boprc.govt.nz/navbylaw

Tauranga’s low debt just a blip in the road Tauranga’s reduced debt levels are a temporary phenomenon – and the result of the city council selling some land and developers paying contributions early, and not spending money on planned projects.

The figures in the draft Annual Report show the city’s annual debt for the 2015/2016 year is $297 million compared with a budget of $355m.

“We flogged some land, the development contributions are coming in quicker than forecast, and we haven’t delivered on capital projects for various reasons. In 2016/2017 the debt is going

to be back up to where it’s forecast,” says Finance and Risk Committee chairman John Robson.

It’s been achieved by putting back expected spending on capital projects like the Marine Precinct, an unbudgeted $10m in revenue from land sales, and an early $10m in revenue from development contributions.

Development contributions paid to TCC during the year total $27 million, which is $10m above budget.

Almost 1600 new dwelling permits were issued for the year, which is 86 per cent above the 10-year average.

Low wages causing a higher staff turnover Bay Venues Ltd’s staff are going to get pay rises this year, according to Tauranga City Council chief executive Gary Dawson.

Talking to city councilors this week, he admitted the pay rise during questioning about BVL’s high staff turnover.

The Council Controlled Organisation’s staff turnover is 32 per cent and it hopes to bring this figure down to 28 per cent this year, says Gary.

The high turnover is caused by the

type of jobs, many of them seasonal and holiday jobs, carried out by students who return to university.

“We do have some issues in terms of our remuneration which we are investigating,” says Gary.

“Many of our jobs are just above minimum wage, particularly when you look at some of our venue attendants.

“The board has included in this year’s budget additional funding to help address that, but it will by no means sort out the problem.”

Homeless petition presented to city council Tauranga man Nigel Lowry presented a petition of 289 signatures wanting the city council to urgently provide housing for homeless people.

Tauranga City Council received the petition, but it currently has no official resolution or position on homelessness.

Council staff say they are working with other organisations to see how homelessness and emergency housing needs can best be addressed.

Council staff held two workshops in recent months with a range of organisations either working in, or interested in, housing and homelessness and the various associated issues – including the New Zealand Police, the Bay of Plenty District Health Board,

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and the night shelter, Under the Stars, various government agencies, churches and other community groups.

The first workshop had more than 70 participants. The second had about 50 participants.

A steering group has been established.

The exact role and purpose of the homelessness steering group is being finalised by the group itself.

It’s expected the group will focus on defining what homelessness means in the context of Tauranga: understanding the issues and identifying needs.

From this, it’s envisaged the group will develop a strategy and action plan, underpinned by relevant research, in consultation with the wider community.

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Tauranga Art Gallery’s marketing and media coordinator Martine Rolls looking at Petrus van der Velden’s artwork. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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That’s the beauty of art It’s a tiny sketch, a simple landscape dominated by a church and spire. It’s just a moment in the life of Petrus van der Velden, captured with a pencil.

“But it’s fantastic,” says Tauranga Art Gallery’s marketing and media coordinator Martine Rolls.

She’s hovering over the sketch in the lower gallery and reflecting. “That church spire looks like the one I would cycle past on my way to school every day.”

Maybe not the same church, because Dutch-born Martine comes from Gorinchem – about 40km east of Rotterdam, where van der Velden was born.

“But that’s the beauty of art. You can imagine, you can think and dream and there is this connection for me, which is very nice.”

There are also sketches of Leuvehaven, a little port in Rotterdam. There’s a firmer connection here.

Martine would go to Leuvehaven to unwind and gaze on the tall ships when she lived there for 14 years. “I love tall ships, they give me warm fuzzies.

And those drawings are here, so that’s exciting.”

But it’s up on the walls of the gallery that van der Velden is much bigger, much bolder and so much more dramatic. The significant works at Toi Tauranga and on loan from Te Papa include ‘The Marken Funeral Barge’ – a substantial piece, dark and brooding, evocative and impressionist.

“The wife is lying face down on top of the coffin in the barge as was the custom,” says Martine. It was a time the artist was capturing ordinary lives and the drama of their relationship with a harsh environment. In this case a family funeral procession

to a church. “It’s emotional. There’s a sadness but very wild and emotive. Beautiful at the same time.”

There’s another interesting connection here in Tauranga. “For the opening of the exhibition we issued an invite through the Multicultural Council and a Dutch cheese shop on Cameron Rd.” A ploy to pull people with a cultural connection through the door of the gallery.

You just have to thumb through the Vs for ‘Van de something’ or rather in the electoral roll and you get a feel for how many Dutch settled in New Zealand in the 1950s. Six years of war in Europe had smashed lives and futures and so they went elsewhere looking for opportunity.

Another Dutchman, Petrus van der Velden went before them 70 years earlier. But for different reasons.

As a mature but disenchanted artist in 1890, he packed his easel, oils and offspring and headed to Christchurch and self-imposed exile.

There he discovered the wild and untouched Otira Gorge and landscapes – a fascination that would occupy him until his death.

‘Mountain Stream’ from that Otira series is on exhibition at the Tauranga Art Gallery. “This is what I love about New Zealand,” says Martine.

She now lives far from Gorinchem and Rotterdam in Welcome Bay. “After a storm I can hear the stream gurgling in a reserve at the back of my property. I love that sound.” You can stop, listen and imagine the same sound in van der Velden’s ‘Mountain Stream’. “We have had many first and second generation Dutch people in the gallery. They feel the significance and have really enjoyed it.” Read the full Hunter Wells story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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A little bit of heaven in a crust

Peter Blakeway and his student chefs tasted, tested and celebrated Patrick’s Pies. Photo: Chris Callinan.

The queue stretched out the door. Thirty, 40, 50 people long.

And there was all the bustle and high expectation of a Boxing Day sale. But no, these folk were queuing for pies. A simple bacon and egg pie.

A Patrick’s bacon and egg pie.

Queues at a lunchbar? Queues for a pie? Never seen the like.

“Anyone would think they’d won a prize,” said one wag, some Simple Simon standing at the back of the queue, a good 10 minutes away from a warmer chocka with supreme awardwinners. Patrick’s bacon and egg pies. The best damned pies in the country. This week Patrick’s Pie creator Patrick Lam won his sixth Bakels Supreme Pie Award, with his bacon and egg pie.

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Bacon and egg pies with the yolk whole like mother used to make.

And slices of tomato. Normally the Gold Star Bakery churns out 200 pies a day.

After winning a national pie award, it bakes 1200 pies a day.

The Weekend Sun presented celebrity chef and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic tutor Peter Blakeway and his students with half a dozen Patrick Lam bacon and egg pies for assessment. “Really, really well seasoned,” says Peter. And apparently seasoning is something lacking in an awful lot of the food we buy. “Sadly, in processed food they rely on flavour enhancers.

“But Patrick’s pie is actually a very, very, very good product.

“Beautiful flavour.”

Pastry not too fatty, not too greasy. “I am surprised and

impressed.” And this from an ex-pat Pom, who knows his onions, knows his pork pies. Then Peter says something surprisingly un-foodie for a foodie.

“More importantly, they are here, they are in the Bay; they are ours.” He means both Patrick Lam, the pie chef, and his pies.

“We should be very grateful for them and proud of them.”

Then he does get foodie.

“The pie is a lovely simple thing.

“But sometimes simple is harder to achieve than complex. With simple there is nowhere to hide.

“All the ingredients have to be perfect.” Patrick, it seems, has nailed it. And passion is the key ingredient. “With the passion these people are putting into their product, into their pies, they deserve every accolade. They really do.” Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Selling clothes for good If you’ve got clothes to pass on, or want to add more clothes to your wardrobe, head to the ‘Clothes for Coins’ event in Tauranga this weekend.

It’s for a good cause – to help raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Tomorrow, quality pre-loved clothing will be on sale from f 8.30am at the Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club hall.

Organiser Jen Telfer says the idea came from her boot camp team.

“I run female boot camps in Matua and my boot-campers suggested creating an event where we all gathered together to buy and sell clothes from each other.

“When I saw the interest,

I decided to create an event where not only the buyers and sellers benefited, but to make sure a charity close to our heart benefitted too.”

Jen says sellers are charged $10 to sell their clothing at the event, which will go to the Child Cancer Foundation.

Sellers keep the proceeds of their clothing sales and can choose to donate some or all of their profit if they wish.

Jen says the Child Cancer

Foundation has been chosen for a good reason. “One of our bootcamper’s sons had cancer when he was very young, this inspired us to choose this foundation as the charity to raise the funds for.”

All clothing will be sorted through before the event, to ensure quality, says Jen. “It’s second-hand clothing, we want to keep it quality clothing, something you would want to buy.”

“We have men’s clothing, kids’ clothing, sports clothing, a variety of different items.”

The Otumoetai Football Club has been a great support by lending their clubrooms to the ladies for the event.

For more information, search ‘Clothes for Coins’ on Facebook and click ‘events’, or email Jen at taurangaspt@hotmail.com

Jen Telfer is fundraising for child cancer by selling ‘Clothes for Coins’. Photo: Chris Callinan.

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“Which is quite a high number,” according to Western Bay Wildlife Trust chairperson Julia Graham.

That’s more than the mustelid cull for an entire year.

“It’s comforting because it would suggest the frontline is working,” says Julia. The ‘frontline’ being the first line of defence, a trap line, protecting the delicate ecosystem of Mauao...the grey-faced petrels and the little blue penguins from predators. But worrying because it tells Julia there is quite a large mustelid problem in the district.

Mustelids are the family of carnivorous mammals including weasels, stoats and ferrets.

They were introduced to New Zealand in the 1880s to control rabbits and hares.

But they have become pests in their own right.

And a real threat to wildlife on Mauao. And now it seems the stoats and weasels are becoming urbanised. “They are living amongst the houses and people,” says Julia. “It’s something we will have to look at, possibly extending

Western Bay Wildlife Trust chairperson Julia Graham at the trap line. the range of our pest control to cover more of the residential area.

“But if the food runs out around their present habitat, the stoats and weasels will look further afield.” And maybe only as far as Mauao and Motuotau (Rabbit) Island. “The breeding season for the birds is coming up and the mustelids are aware of that.

“They can also see and hear food on Mauao; the rabbits, a favourite food source for them.”

And if they can’t catch the rabbits, they will go after the petrels and penguins instead.

“It is a worry.” But first they have to penetrate the frontline – the trap line of possum traps, mustelid traps and rodents bait stations running between the

Mount Main Beach and Pilot Bay just back from the motor camp.

It’s a problem not lost on the Government.

Just this week it committed to shoring up the front line.

In fact, it’s a full-on Mount Main Beach offensive.

“Rats, possums and stoats kill 25 million native birds every year,” says Prime Minister John Key. “We must do more to protect them.” So the Government has set a target of 2050 for New Zealand to be pest-free. That means rats, possums, stoats, weasels gone!

To do this, the Government has injected $28 million and set up a crown entity to ensure eradication of all pests that threaten New Zealand’s native birds.

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Venice is now a Matilda

Venice Harris, formerly of Tauranga, has been cast as one of the four Maltidas in the eponymous Australian musical production.

Matilda is the fantasy comedy stage production of Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale.

A post to the official Matilda The Musical Facebook page recently announced: “Here you go Australia. Introducing the four young actors who will share the role of Matilda for the Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide seasons of ‘Matilda The Musical’. In alphabetical order our four miraculous Matildas – Izellah Connelly, Annabella Cowley, Venice Harris and Eva Murawski.”

The news was out. Venice used to attend Bethlehem College but now lives in Brisbane. She’s already starred as ‘Molly’ in ‘Annie’ and ‘Gretl’ in ‘The Sound of Music’. Her most recent role was ‘Little Cosette” in the Australian production of ‘Les Miserables’.

The Brisbane show took her to Manila and Singapore and on the way home through Sydney she auditioned for ‘Matilda’.

She’s just nine, one of us – and she has just sung, danced and acted her way into yet another major role in another major Australian musical production.

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Recently, some Kapiti College students launched an online petition demanding Year 13 boys have the right to wear beards to school. Kapiti College Year 13s are allowed to wear mufti and the girls can use make-up. But if a male student turns up with facial hair, he’s taken out of class and ordered to shave with a provided razor.

“I guess once they let Year 13 go mufti they created the feeling or belief that mufti includes facial hair,” says Robert. “And if that happens, you will get students pushing back a little if you are trying to

have some rules or regulations but have removed others. Certainly in terms of uniform.”

TBC doesn’t have mufti but it does have an alternative uniform.

“They wear a white shirt and we will talk about that being symbolic of leadership and role-modelling to the juniors in the school,” says Robert. “And part of that will be their grooming, in terms of their role modelling and what the boys further down will expect from them.” So is stubble an issue at Tauranga Boys’ College?

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help improve their daily living, independence and mobility.”

ADNZ is a charitable trust providing trained dogs to clients with a disability.

The organisation evaluates each applicant individually and provides assessment, training and follow-up to meet each individual’s Volunteers are urgently needed to help collect much-needed funds specific needs.

Training is rigorous and takes for the charitable trust during its about six months, during which national appeal and International time the dogs receive an assessAssistance Dogs’ week. ment, obedience, social and The appeal week runs from task-specific training to suit the August 7-13, and the trust needs disability the dog will support. collectors on Friday, August 12, The life cost of an assistance dog and Saturday, August 13. is $48,000. There is a waiting list of Wendy says the appeal week is a more than 40 families and current critical time for the trust and waiting time is now three to she’d be grateful to individuals, four years. ADNZ fields an students or groups who can spare just a couple hours of their time to average of eight to 10 new enquiries every week. collect funds.

“There is a huge demand for “We make it easy for collectors and provide everything you need – assistance dogs,” says Wendy. all you need to do is turn up on the “These four-legged friends completely change the lives of day. Donating your time makes a huge difference to the trust and our families with disabled and autistic children across New Zealand. families in in need.

“The dogs are specifically trained “Every cent raised will go towards to enrich the lives of adults and helping a person with a disability children with disabilities as diverse gain a special friend, who will

as autism, diabetes or cerebral palsy.

“But without money generously donated by the community, we can’t carry out this very important work.”

The Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust has been operating for eight years and recently released its 30th dog to a family in need, with another three dogs ready to go out after appeal week.

To volunteer for Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust national appeal week, email Wendy Isaacs at wendy@assistancedogstrust.org.nz or text/phone 022 137 4090.

Vodafone customers can text 7005 to donate $5, or 7010 to donate $10.

Make a one-off donation online at assistancedogstrust.org.nz and click ‘Donate Now’.

Become a puppy sponsor for as little as $5 a week by joining the Gifted Puppy Programme – see asssistancedogstrust.org.nz Join the movement and share a snap of yourself and your fourlegged friend on the Assistance Dog New Zealand Facebook page with the hashtag #Woof4ADNZ

Road issues meeting Fishing film festival on show The Rise Fishing Film Festival is back this year and will be for Katikati screening in Tauranga from August 27 to September 21.

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is inviting Katikati residents to a meeting this Thursday, August 4, to discuss roading issues.

The Minister of Transport and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges will be present too, to hear concerns. The meeting is at 6pm on Thursday, August 4, at Katikati War Memorial Hall on Main St. To find out more, call 07 549 4312.

The film festival is in its 11th year and organiser Silvio Caldelari says 2016’s event will include multiple national and international movie screenings.

“There are also door prize giveaways and lots of different fishing DVDs, which can be purchased before and after the show.”

The film tour serves as a stage for some of the best Kiwi and Australian filmmakers in the industry to premiere their latest offerings, allowing the fishing community to share their passion for the sport by attending film screenings throughout the country.

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I did the test and was served a huge piece of humble pie. I found out I only knew a quarter of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. As for Publisher? Who? I told the recruitment agency ‘sorry I wasted your time, I’m going to learn all there is to know’.

I rang Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to see if I could get into their computing course. The course was free and I had an interview the very next day.

We had some fun times in class too. Built up some great friendships, when one was down, we were always there to pick them up. I appreciated the time and effort our kaiako put towards teaching us. My knowledge of computing is by far 110 per cent more than before I started. It definitely helped me get my new job!”

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Since then, I’ve done a website, a brochure, two ads for a weekly farming magazine, pricelists, invoicing and timesheets for a trucking company. I make my granddaughter colouring-in books of her favourite toy or movie at the time, I do CV’s for family and friends and I definitely send out better cover letters with my CV than I used to.

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Check their credentials!

Now more than ever landlords and property managers need to make sure they only use authorised tradespeople.

The construction sector’s regulator the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board has been educating homeowners and tenants about protecting their insurance and their health and safety – by checking the credentials of tradespeople. Why? Restricted plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work conducted by anyone, including home handyman service providers, who don’t hold a current licence from the board, are not only putting public health and safety at risk. But they may also be invalidating homeowner insurance policies.

PGDB chief executive Martin Sawyers says the new mobile app R.A.C – short for Report-A-Cowboy – is doing its job.

“Reports are coming through, and the investigations team are taking immediate action.”

One report highlighted hot water cylinder repairs that put the homeowner in the position of harbouring a potential ticking time bomb.

Another report from a concerned tenant highlighted unlawful work conducted at their home through services organised by a property management company.

The PGDB has concerns this may just be the tip of the iceberg.

“Tradespeople need to carry a current authorisation card – and I strongly urge consumers and property managers to ask to sight it to protect themselves from

any health and safety or insurance risk,” says Martin.

“If there is any concern at all that work may have been done by someone who is not authorised at a property, or there is concern about the competency of tradespeople, let us know.”

You can check to see if a person is authorised by searching the online public register at: www.pgdb.co.nz To make a report, the R.A.C app is available free through the App Store and Google Play or from the board’s website: www.pgdb.co.nz/app or phone: 0800 743 262.

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This way you can appeal to the largest possible pool of buyers.

First off, ensure everything is in working order. You could check yourself – or to be sure get an inspector – to check out the home’s structure, mechanical systems, fixtures and exterior features.

Do they all seem passable if you were buying the house? If not, get them revamped or repaired.

For example, fixing a small roof leak will make the purchase less hassle for a potential buyer when they consider added costs to move in post-purchase.

And if you have a wall with cracking paint, give it a sand down and a paint.

As you know first impressions count,

so make sure the foyer area – where people walk through the door – is pristine. Then get rid of the clutter.

If you’ve lived in the house for a long time your walls are probably bulging with photographs of all your children or grandchildren and the paintings from Aunty Alma.

Declutter by removing the personal photos and sticking to simple, stylish art that doesn’t take up too much space.

And those old clunky ornaments you were given as a child need to go too.

Keep it simple.

Now, clean all those nooks and crannies that you never normally get near with the dustpan or cloth.

Making sure all areas are super-clean will make the house really sparkle.

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Get the professionals in Heating your home with gas can be a great way for fast, convenient, and easily controlled heat.

And while we all know Kiwis are a DIY breed, some things need to be left to the pros.

So if you’re thinking of connecting gas to fixed appliances, it’s safer to pick up the phone and call a trained professional.

If you’re deciding to heat your home using gas, EnergyWise suggests using a flued gas heater to avoid leaking water vapour, nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide directly into your home.

Natural gas may cost more to begin with, but the maintenance and operating costs are usually cheaper than heating your home using electricity.

Energy Safety New Zealand warns consumers to always employ a gasfitter to connect fixed gas appliances to pipework or flexible hoses, and to ensure their gas installations are safe.

“The only connection that a consumer may legally make is to connect to an LPG cylinder using an appropriate fitting.”

Gas can leak from not properly connected fittings, and can cause fires, explosions, and serious burns.

Energy Safety NZ advises consumers and owners of domestic gas installations to engage a gasfitter to regularly check the safety of their gas installations and gas appliances.

Why would you choose a Wagener?

Wagener Stoves is helping heat Bay of Plenty homes by encouraging residents to invest in one of their range of solid fuel fires.

The family business has been designing and manufacturing a niche range of solid fuel fires and wetbacks for Kiwi homes for more than 35 years.

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Solid fuel fires provide warm, cosy, healthy homes year after year and when the power stops the dependable fire just keeps on going, says Ngaire McClure of Far North-based Wagener Stoves.

The Wagener range of quality and affordable power savers includes the Fairburn Cooker – the ultimate lifestyle appliance for home heating, cooking and hot water – as well as the compact wee Sparky, which Ngaire says has won hearts all across the country since its launch in 2012.

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They are also home of the CookTop Wagener Stove and Butler Multi fires.

Coming soon is Sparky’s ‘big brother’ the new

Wagener Leon, named in memory of the founder Leon Kernot.

The Wagener Leon is designed by Leon’s son Barry and partner Ngaire, who currently own the business, and will be manufactured and dispatched by the grandsons Troy and Kyle, along with the rest of the Wagener Stoves team.

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Shopping trip for mums and dads Papamoa’s Boutique Mummy Market is back in August.

The market, started by Bay resident Rebekah West, aims to engage stay-athome mums and dads in their craft of choice, and gives parents a chance to showcase their skills.

“Our initial stallholders started off being mums with their own business or mums that work from home.

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Now we include dads, nanas and anyone who has cool products or services for babies, kids and the rest of the family,” says Rebekah.

There will be a free child-minding service as well as face painting for children, and food trucks with food for sale.

The Papamoa market is on August 7 from 10am2pm at Papamoa College.

Visionary new campaign Helping people see, that’s what Specsavers Bayfair specialise in.

and talked to organisations about the campaign, hoping to find one that would want to get on board.

Glenn decided to start the campaign after realising And now they’re launching a new campaign to help there were many people in the community who those in need see better. would benefit from the initiative.

They will be giving away 10 new pairs of glasses, “Specsavers sometimes give out promotional with all of the trimmings such as eye exams and a vouchers for free spectacles, and I saw this as an fashion consultation, to 10 people in need every opportunity to make a difference,” says Glenn. six months. The campaign He saw it as a great way to get – called The Clearer Future new customers, but he couldn’t be Initiative – was launched this sure the vouchers were going to week when Specsavers Bayfair those who needed them most. met with their first recipient “The bulk of people getting – known in the community as these vouchers could probably ‘Nan’ – for her consultation. afford glasses themselves. It was Specsavers Bayfair will be a great idea but I wanted to do working in conjunction with something for people who can’t Christians Against Poverty afford it themselves.” to find people who need the And the campaign isn’t just a glasses the most. one-off, says Glenn.

Specsavers Bayfair retail “We wanted to give a little bit director Glenn Dunkerly says back. Every six months or so it’s been a struggle to get a we’re looking at doing something charity organisation on board, similar. “Ten people whose lives but CAP has been fantastic. can really be changed. I wanted to Karen and Simon McLeay make a difference to somebody.” from CAP were there to Recipients aren’t restricted on encourage their first glasses what service they get, or what recipient and say this is a specs they can choose from. wonderful opportunity for Glenn says they can choose people in need. whatever they want.

Spectacle style consultant Specsavers Bayfair retail director “Frames, lenses, tints, coatings, Lara Keeney helps selected Glenn Dunkerly. we’ll do the whole lot. people choose frames that suit “It’s whatever they choose, I’m not going to put a their face shape and skin tone, and helps customers feel comfortable in their new glasses. limit on what they can have; we want to make them Cayla-Fay Saunders Lara was also predominantly the one that went out look and feel good.”

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Getting down to business with trees big or small Trees big and small are no problem for the Goldstone Treeworx team, which offer their expert arboriculture services across the Bay of Plenty and will travel to any site.

Owner Warren Goldstone says the team of professional arborists will tackle any job – whether topping, shaping, climbing, felling, crown thinning and lifting or chipping – they can do it all.

Warren has been an arborist for 28 years. His son Mark has learned the trade from him and is now qualified.

“Mark does all the climbing now, along with new employee Shane Howard,” says Warren, who also calls on

professional climbers Andrew Neverman and Matt Glenn when required.

“We are also experienced in crane and cherry picker use for dismantling and removing large trees where necessary and we work with a small excavator when required.”

“We always leave a tidy job,” says Warren. “I’m very fussy about cleaning up – so there is no mess unless the client request that they clean up themselves.

“If they want the larger wood for firewood, we cut and leave it on-site or remove it if requested.

“We have a nine-inch chipper to chip all branch material and will remove the chip or leave it on-site for your garden.”

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Snapshot of Cleveland - and a look into US politics It’s an absolute privilege to be over in the United States watching the Republican convention. I’m here as part of the New Zealand delegation to the International Democratic Union, a collective of centre right parties from around the world.

The CBD of Cleveland is in complete lockdown, streets closed, parameter fences around the blocks and around the venue, and thousands of law enforcement including hundreds of Secret Service officers – including on our bus – at all times.

To get into the venue you walk through a corridor of Police and then through metal detectors. Inside there is as many Police again, every 20 metres or so, checking your credentials.

Despite all this it all feels very safe and almost carnival-like when you walk around outside the venue, with the mix of huge numbers of Police, delegates and pockets of protestors, who have as many people rushing to capture any moments of conflict with their cellphone.

Inside the convention is just as surreal – there’s 20,000 delegates and observers who really wear their political passions on their sleeves, literally!

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memorabilia, lots of Trump supporters.

But there are still many delegates who prefer someone other than Trump – and they wear their loyalty for everyone to see. The most striking experience is how divided the Republican Party and the wider United States is. Within the Republican Party I’ve found it very hard to find any senior republican office-holder who supports Trump. But they have to, because he won the nomination. The party is very split between those who are fiscally conservative and socially tolerant – quite similar to NZ – and those who are very intolerant of globalisation and diversity, using language to describe their opposition that many of us in NZ would feel as extreme.

But there is one unifying feeling among Republicans and that is their visceral dislike of Hillary. Most of the time in NZ, we might have disagreements on policy but we don’t take it out on the person. But state-side, it’s simply extraordinary – delegates chanting ‘lock her up’ and they genuinely mean it.

I suspect I will see as much vitriol next week when I attend the Democratic Conference in Philadelphia. For the Democrats detest Trump as much as the Republicans hate Hillary.

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With the inclusion of women’s rugby sevens safe tackling, putting the ball into contact, catch and pass, evasion and game time. in this year’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games, “A number of key people including BOPRU the game has been taking huge strides specialist coaches will be there to carry out the coaching sessions.” in the sporting world.

Following sessions, the girls will be put into teams Here in the Bay of Plenty, Papamoa School’s health and play games to practise their new skills. sport and physical education head teacher Hamish “The idea is that any girl can turn up, get quality Avery says the region has produced some exceptional coaching, make new friends and of course get to play talent within women’s rugby during the years. rugby with other keen girls,” says Hamish.

With that in mind, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union is Bay of Plenty women’s rugby development manager once again running a Girl’s Rugby Module to foster Hayley Kerrison says this is a fantastic opportunity some of that local talent. for girls to have a run around at rugby whether The module offers the chance for players to receive they’re already keen rugby players or just want to extra coaching and training leading up to a one-day have a go. primary school 10-aside girl’s tournament on Friday, Mouth guards are compulsory to all sessions.

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Training gear is essential, but the girls will be Starting today, there will be a Year 2-6 girl’s rugby playing barefoot. Players are encouraged to bring a module at Gordon Spratt Reserve in Papamoa on drink bottle and warm jacket.

July 29, August 5 and August 12. Sessions will run Modules may be cancelled if weather is deemed from 4pm-5.30pm. unplayable. Cancellations can be found on the Bay of Plenty Rugby Facebook page and schools will Hamish says group coaching sessions will be held be emailed. at the start of the night covering key areas including

Funding boost for world event Organisers of one of the biggest squash events to hit New Zealand’s shores have received a significant boost one year out from the world junior championships in Tauranga.

The Government has announced it is investing $110,000 through the Major Events Development Fund for the July 19-28, 2017 event, with Tauranga City Council also contributing $60,000 through its Major Events Fund.

The tournament will feature 250 of the best under19 squash players on the planet, hailing from more than 30 countries, and will also incorporate the women’s world junior team championships.

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championships to be held in Tauranga, with a portable glass court and live-streaming to be used to showcase the city.

Organising committee chairman Wayne Werder says the funding announcement will allow the tournament to be run to the highest standards, ensuring the athletes, management staff and supporters arriving from around the world enjoy the best experience possible.

“We want our visiting athletes to taste the hospitality that New Zealand is renowned for and to leave with exceptional memories, while at the same time enjoying a tournament of the highest standard,” says Wayne.

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Closing the Marlborough scallop beds So the Marlborough scallop grounds have finally been closed. About bloody time. The legal size in the area is 90mm. It’s 100mm elsewhere. You can take 50 of the little delicacies as well.

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Here in the Bay you can only take 20 per person per day. The reasoning being there are a lot of bays down there, and a lot of scallop beds. Not any more, I suppose.

The ministry has known for quite some time that numbers and sizes were decreasing.

Oh, and good on them too for closing it three days before the season opens. That’s right, they get a longer ‘take’ season as well.

Locals have known for ages that numbers and sizes were down. Dive shops hear all the gossip, just ask me anything.

What I don’t understand is why you all can’t get your heads around a very simple principle. You have a resource, it requires X number of individuals to reproduce each year to maintain the population. If you allow X + 1 number of individuals to be taken, then soon there will be no resource. I suck at maths, but even I can work this out.

But okay, maybe that’s too complicated. Let’s simplify it all. Take what you need, not what you want. Not what you think you can give away to your neighbours. Not what you can swap for something else that you desire, which is illegal by the way. Not what you can say later ‘wow, that was my

personal best, I’m awesome!’ This personal best thing too, really gets my blood boiling.

To say I have caught a 20 pound snapper, the biggest marlin, the heaviest crayfish…bloody nonsense. Take a photograph, have the fish reproduced from that in fibreglass so you can say it’s still out there, somewhere, if that’s your thing.

If you were going to release it anyway, not eat it, why did you do it? For fun? Seriously? Bet you don’t head down to the local bush block to put a hook in a pig so you can catch it for fun. Not a nice picture is it? A pig being hooked in the mouth, bleeding everywhere? But it’s okay for fish.

It would seem that while the ministry has an idea of what the commercial take is in the area, they have no idea what Mr Weekend Warrior out in his 10 foot tinny is taking. And how much can he take?

Well, three guys on board, out each day. That’s 1050 scallops a week. I’m no doctor, but that has to cause some serious gas issues sooner or later.

A few days of sitting around the camp fire over Christmas eating beans produces the same problem.

I personally don’t think it’s possible to eat 50 scallops a day, or even in a sitting. Even for a family of four, it’s quite a meal. And yes, they won’t be taking that much each day, but even so…seriously, you can take 50? Or rather you could.

Same goes for the blue cod industry, and low and behold it has also been closed in the inner Marlborough Sounds area. Have a guess why.

Let’s hope the closure, likely to be for a couple of years, will allow the beds to recover. And then let’s hope the ministry reduces the numbers that can be taken and increase the size. Good luck everyone.

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How many bedrooms do you need?

Whether you’re building or buying a home it’s worth asking yourself how you intend to live in this home – and how long for.

Because it’s very easy to design or buy a place which doesn’t really suit your needs, or your lifestyle. And in the end you will pay via impacts to your quality of life if you make the wrong choice.

So when searching listings or designs, ask yourself some of these very pertinent questions. Do we plan on having a family?

If so, how many bedrooms will we need?

And would it be ideal to have a small room next to the master bedroom

Would a two-storey home suit your living? It’s a question to ask before building or buying. which could be an office, nursery, or be transformed into another bathroom or ensuite? Because having one bedroom at one end of the house and other bedrooms at the opposite will not make sense with littlies. Although this could be a good feature if you have teenagers when you’re moving in.

Decide how many spare rooms you actually need. Do you have family and friends who come and stay frequently or once-a-year? If it is seldom maybe you choose no spare room. Short-term visitors can sleep in the lounge on a sofa bed or blow-up mattress.

Do you favour a two-storey home or not?

It might be impractical chasing little ones up and down stairs all of the time.

Friends of mine – without kids – bought

a one level home but it was set on a hill section, with stairs down to the carparking area and garage. They often travelled – so they were constantly carrying things up and down stairs. They later sold the home just because of this hassle.

However, you may want to separate sleeping areas from lounging areas – or upstairs bedrooms from downstairs to give more privacy.

Again, teenagers come to mind.

And how many lounge or dining or TV areas do you actually need? If you have a large family they may be required. But if you have a small family design or buy something with only the basics. What’s the point of a room only used for Christmas dinner once every 12 months? Because everything you add on – or purchase that’s bigger – will cost more.

Maybe the last question is how much time do you actually spend at home?

If you’re a homebody who spends most of the weekend in the kitchen, go for a home with a comprehensive one.

If you spend hours of time on hobbies at home – or have a band practising at your house weekly – go for something with room to accommodate this.

But if you’re always out and about – a social butterfly – and never home, maybe a smaller pad would suit? Definitely something to think before the key is in the door and it’s too late.

The emergence of a town’s own identity We often talk about community spirit as an immeasurable ‘feeling’ that you get when you visit, read or witness events or activities in an area.

Papamoa is currently witnessing the emergence of a town with its own identity where the community spirit is there for all to see.

The support of our most vulnerable and the way the community rallies is by getting behind the many groups that work tirelessly, and often without recognition.

This includes the Papamoa Support Centre, the anti-family

violence ‘It’s not OK’ campaign and numerous support entities flying under the radar, from the back-stop upon which our community relies so heavily on.

Creating a community takes all participants to engage or create engagement opportunities – whether it be community events such as those organised by Papamoa Unlimited – such as the Santa parade, Polar Plunge, Pedal Papamoa and others, or the Lions Market at Gordon Spratt reserve.

Or the Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club creating opportunities for our little ‘grommets’ to give back through time and energy on our beaches.

Papamoa residents have created so many opportunities for our community to connect to each other – perhaps this is a definition of community spirit we can all identify with?

When adversity or events out of the ordinary occur – it is the community spirit that rallies a community and binds us with a sense of purpose to help those that need it the most.

Community spirit, opportunities to engage and a sense of purpose – this is why we love being here.

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Blinds, awnings and more When it comes to choosing the best in custom-made blinds, shutters, awnings, outdoor screens or shade umbrellas, Weathermaster is the right choice.

“Our top-of-the-line products have been manufactured in New Zealand under the Weathermaster name since 1962,” says new owner Steve Pene.

“If you’re building a new home or renovating an existing, don’t scrimp on your window furnishings.

“Instead, choose a solution that enhances your space and gives you a sense of pride and comfort, and extends your outdoor living spaces and protects your family from the harmful UV rays.”

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“We have many Weathermaster customers that have had their blinds for more than 20 years, and customers with outdoor awnings still going strong after

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16 years. Once people choose Weathermaster they choose it again,” says Steve.

Utilising technology

Weathermaster’s roller shades puts automation at your fingertips.

Powered by batteries in the tube that can last up to five years, the system operates roller shades quietly and smoothly and can be controlled either by remote control or by integrating with your Apple iOS devices via Q-sync technology.

Weathermasters whisper shades feature a honeycomb cellular structure where air is trapped in each cell, providing superior insulation to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

“And our awnings allow you to adjust the pitch up and down to fine-tune shading. They come in manual crank handle operation or automated. Sun and wind sensors can be added so the awning adjusts to weather conditions.

“Choose Weathermaster,” says Steve. “Choose wise.”

Council hearings begin on civic heart Public hearings on the proposal to replace the Tauranga City Council administration block and look at further developments on the site begin next week.

Seventy-four submitters will speak to councillors in support of their submission at public hearings from August 1-3. Council deliberations are set for August 9.

A total of 574 written submissions were received.

The wider project is a response to community feedback in the 20152025 Long Term Plan, which broadened the office replacement plan to consider other projects with potential to create a civic heart for Tauranga.

The proposed amendment to the LTP includes proposals to invest $68.6 million during the next four

Artist’s impression of the view from the corner of Willow and Hamilton streets. years to build a new civic administration building with surrounding open space on its Willow St site, and $2.5m to transform. Hearings will be held in Council Chambers on Willow St on: Monday, August 1: 9am-5pm, Tuesday, August 2: 3pm-8pm Wednesday, August 3: 2pm-5pm.

For more information on the proposed amendments to the Long Term Plan visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/ltpa

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Help to name Omokoroa’s newest subdivision Local property developers Classic Developments and Western Bay of Plenty District Council are working together to create a quality subdivision in Omokoroa and are asking for locals to help give it a name.

Classic Developments co-director Matthew Lagerberg says he recognises how important Omokoroa is to local residents and values their input towards a new name.

“As Bay locals we completely understand how much Omokoroa means to people who live there.

“We want this new subdivision to be in keeping with Omokoroa’s existing quality homes and blend seamlessly into this slice of iconic Kiwi paradise,” says Matthew.

In coming weeks Omokoroa residents will have the opportunity

Classic Developments co-director Matthew Lagerberg. to help name their community’s newest subdivision.

“We will be inviting residents to choose from a selection of names and everyone who enters will go in the draw to win a mystery weekend away for two,” says Matthew.

This subdivision is part of the

Government’s Special Housing Accord to help first-home owners into home ownership.

Classic Builders is the builder, and Matthew says this is a chance for all residents to have input into the first stage of this development.

“This is a great opportunity to help move and relocate young families and give them the opportunities our parents had when they were young. It’s about creating and holding onto the Kiwi dream of owning your own home,” says Matthew. “Omokoroa is undoubtedly a beautiful part of the Bay’s landscape and we are dedicated to protecting its familyfriendly reputation.

Along with council, we want to preserve its ecological environment and support Omokoroa as being a desirable place to live now and in future.”

Matthew says Classic Builders construct quality homes using

New ideas for new buildings in the CBD Modern working practices have taken different directions in two new Tauranga buildings, as the city’s central business district gets a makeover.

The first is a new six-storey commercial and retail complex one the corner of Cameron Rd and Third Ave. The $40 million office building will span almost 7800m2 and caters for some 600 office workers.

It’s a joint project by local landholder Manor Group TGA and Auckland-based developer/investor Watts Group Investments and is expected to be finished by the end of the year.

Tauranga’s CBD has more demand for prime commercial space than it can meet, but instead of improving secondary space, developers are opting to build new.

Central to the Cameron Rd building is a focus on co-working, with shared front of house areas such as meeting rooms, seminar rooms and break-out spaces for staff.

One and a half floors have already been leased to a government department under a confidentiality agreement. The target market for the remaining space will be creative companies or small professional firms.

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“There is no need to have six lunch rooms or 12 meeting rooms on one floor for six tenants for example,” says Lloyd.

“This practice significantly reduces their per square metre tenancy rate but at the same time increasing the access to more space.”

Another new building in Tauranga with an innovative take on working life is the recently opened TrustPower building in Durham St. It features the increasingly popular ‘ABW’ or Activity Based Working environment which gives workers a greater variety of spaces.

The 6900m2 building was designed by Wingate and Farquhar, with Warren and Mahoney designing the interior, after TrustPower, a growing utility company, decided it no longer wanted to be on the outskirts of town. Now occupied by 525 people, the building has no offices – not even for the chief executive. The heart of the building is a large atrium, which provides a lot of natural light, and provides a visual connection between the three floors.

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A van suitable for every type of tradie For those working in the Bay’s busy construction industry, a trusty, tough workhorse will make all of the difference. And the team at Sheaff Vehicles will have a van for you.

Sheaff Vehicles is the Bay’s exclusive dealer of LDV vans – and they don’t disappoint.

Dealer principal Mike Sheaff says tradies can rely on his range of G10 and V80 vans – and he has one to suit the needs of every type of tradie.

“There’s a range from small to jumbo, diesel and Dealer principal Mike Sheaff with the perfect smaller van, the G10. petrol, manual and automatic,” says Mike. volume in the Big model, 10.4m3 they all come with a big range of “The G10 is the perfect in the Bigger and 11.6m3 and smaller van,” says Mike. It can fit standard features not normally Biggest models respectively.

5.2m3 of cargo with a payload of found in vans, including cruise Two standard pallets can be 1093kg and accommodates up to control, alloy wheels, rear-parking carried in tandem in the load area two standard pallets, plus strong sensors and large vibration-free of all models and it has recessed load tie-down points on the floor power side mirrors.” load tie-down points. and wheel arches.

Mike says the tradies with Mike says the G10 and V80 But if you need to go big – Mike his vans have only positive offer “reliability and low running says check out the LDV range. feedback. “They’ve commented costs” and come at prices which “These are big, long wheel-base, on their performance, reliability beat their competitors. high roof, commercial models.” and economy. We’ve had one “One of the greatest things is The V80’s offers 6.4m3 of company buy three.” Merle Foster

Shifting Good Neighbour to a new hub They might be shifting, but they’ll still be a Good Neighbour.

Good Neighbour co-founder Campbell Hill says the new space is much larger than their last hub.

“We were in St Peter’s shed, in their double garage for a couple of years,” says Campbell. “[The new hub] is way bigger.”

“We knew it was time to move, we were just looking for a place.

“Then we found the new place in Burrow St and it’s pretty much dedicated to our food rescue mission,

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and it’s also our admin base. It’ll be good to get it all under one roof and all working together.”

The new building will serve as a central hub for all the work that Good Neighbour does, and will provide a sort of home base for staff and volunteers.

“It’s really a place that we can call home,” says Campbell about the new hub.

“It’s quite a strategic move, and there’s room to expand, so that’s good.”

The new premises, located at 39b Burrows St, will have its official opening on August 4 at 5.30pm.

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Assisting in tiles and carpet European Ceramic Tiles and Carpet has been wholly-owned and operated by Michael and Elspeth Stobie since 1996.

They say they are one of the only tile shops to provide a full service, from selection through to the tiles being installed in your home by their own

employees, which makes the system very simple for the customer.

European Ceramic Tiles and Carpet can help you through the complete process – from selection, colour and advice if required through to how the tiles are laid, whether they are stacked, brick bond, or diagonal.

“We also help you sort out the right grout colour, so you will know exactly

Plan ahead for the big build Building a new home is a big task.

From building plans to the finished project, there can be plenty of highs but plenty of lows.

The Weekend Sun has put together some tips to help get the project off to a comfortable start.

Hiring a professional builder is a good place to start. Checking their recommendations can ensure you’re hiring someone who is up to the task.

A builder can help with choosing the best place to build, giving advice on architectural style and house plans, through to outlining the right tools needed for the job.

The next step is to set a building schedule.

But don’t forget, every home build is different and timeframes can depend on the size and level of design difficulty.

And remember to set yourself a budget.

The price is usually quoted to the homeowner before building begins.

Once again, the builder may be able to help with adapting any designs to fit within a set budget.

New lending restrictions for NZ - only a boost for the rich Increasing the required deposit for investors to 40 per cent effectively works as a freeze of the socio-economic classes, helping the rich get richer and trapping the rest of New Zealanders in their current positions.

Meanwhile, the new restriction

also does nothing to prevent wealthy foreign investors from buying up New Zealand properties.

It seems putting the needs of New Zealand and New Zealanders first will require a clear change in government.

what the finished job will look like,” says Elspeth.

Elspeth and Michael say current best-sellers are the timber look-alike tiles “that even feel like timber” together with old-fashioned hexagonal tiles in both plain colours and geometric patterns.

“These laid with subway tiles on the wall are very appealing,” says Elspeth. “The use of mosaics continue to grow for both decoration in bathrooms together with the entire kitchen splashback, which is far more economic than a glass splashback.”

Call in at their showroom at 126 Newton St, Mount Maunganui, to see their full range of tiles and meet their staff who are “always happy to assist you with any requirements”.

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Creating amazing outdoor spaces With property values on the rise in the Bay of Plenty it’s difficult to believe they could get any higher.

However, John Weatherley of DECKHQ says there are still ways to maximise the potential value of your home.

“You need only open any real estate magazine to see where the marketing emphasis is being placed. It is not on that overpriced bathroom renovation but the outdoor living space that gets all the attention,” says John.

John and Ben Lythe of DECKHQ specialise in creating amazing outdoor spaces to suit both your budget and your lifestyle.

“An outdoor living space is not only a great feature to enjoy while you live in your home, it will add value and increase the equity of your investment,” says John.

DECKHQ says five things

to consider when building an outdoor space are budget, design, functionality, privacy, and finally maintenance. “There are a lot of decking products on the market today from pine to hardwoods to composite decking. These options come with their own unique advantages and require some consultation to understand what product is right for you,” says Ben. DECKHQ has built a display and testing area on their premises

at 71 Aerodrome Rd, Mount Maunganui, for just this purpose – to display various products, fixing systems and to test new products.

This is all part of the consultation process that is important to achieving the best outcome possible for clients.

“Now is the time to design and build that outdoor area in time for the hot summer months,” says Ben. Contact the team at DECKHQ for your free consultation today.

Would you look at that deck! DECKHQ’s work in Katikati.

Bay builders delivering peace of mind New Zealand Certified Builders recently commissioned research on the expectations of a homeowner when undertaking a building project.

It was quite clear a shift has taken place during recent years. There is now a greater level of expectation that everything the builder says and does will be guaranteed; this is implied in two parts.

Not only do they need to provide a credible building guarantee. But also when their builder makes a promise or statement, they expect this is also guaranteed. Delivering piece of mind, every certified builder is backed by the Halo 10-year Residential Guarantee Insurance Scheme, which is underwritten by Lloyd’s of London.

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“NZCB delivers more than 114 education-based seminars throughout NZ each year. Combining this education with member’s trade qualifications, homeowners can rest assured their dealing with the best in the business,” says Paul.

“It’s about delivering a building experience which matches that of my client’s expectations – that’s why I didn’t become a builder just to see how fast I could build a home.

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Looking to sell up your property?

Jeff Garnett from Eves Real Estate is looking for houses to sell, and he’s been doing it for a while.

“I’ve been in the real estate game since 2001, and formerly I was in the newspaper arena.”

Jeff has an extensive history of advertising and design in the media – so he knows how to best promote and advertise your house to potential buyers.

And he’s been at it for a while, meaning he’s seen the market change and shift over time.

“I’ve seen quite a lot of shifts in the market, and I haven’t quite seen a market like this; it’s a bit different to previous markets.”

Plenty buying here, and a shortage of houses to sell.

“There’s a shortage of stock, hence a shortage of property on the market; hence the buyer levels we’re seeing now.

“It’d be nice to see some more properties on the market.”

Jeff works in a team of three – himself, his wife Sarah, and Harry Balloch.

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Baypark to Bayfair link upgrade Preliminary works on track The Baypark to Bayfair link upgrade will be built in two stages, and work is well underway on stage one.

Stage one – enabling works In October last year the enabling works started. This involves moving the railway line, installing a noise wall along the rail boundary behind the Owens Place retail park, relocating services (gas, power, watermains and sewer), moving houses and constructing retaining walls. New rail crossing points will also be installed on Matapihi Road and State Highway 29A. This work will take place in August. Some traffic may be diverted during the work. More details will be made available closer to the the time.

Stage one is due to be finished in December and stage two, construction of the Baypark to Bayfair link upgrade, is expected to start early 2017.

Project update

railway relocation: noise wall

Project objectives

A 210 metre long noise wall, made up of 70 concrete panels, has been installed along the rail boundary behind the Owens Place retail park.

• Improve the reliability of journey times and reduce congestion for all road users • Improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians • Improve the freight route to the Port of Tauranga • Separate the local and state highway traffic • Improve access for public transport and tourism

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Uncovering the past

There are two distinctive patterns on the concrete panels; one is a triangle and the other is circular. There are also three nine-metre sections of the wall that will be left blank, with no design, where a team of local artists will complete the work.

Panel design and proposed artwork The tangata whenua advisory group have been partnered with and are behind the designs on this noise wall. It is being used as an opportunity to tell a story about the history in the area.

The triangle niho taniwha pattern is to portray the challenges and dangers we come up against along the paths in our own lives.

The circular āwhiowhio pattern references the people who surround us and help us through. The pattern starts with us at the centre, surrounded by family.

To complete the noise wall, a team of local artists has been commissioned to design and paint the three blank sections. Stu MacDonald and Owen Dippie were selected by the tangata whenua advisory group and are expected to complete the designs on the three panels over the next few months.

Installation of the noise wall was completed in May.

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Taking toddler tantrums out of travel Family holiday fun can come with highs and lows – especially if you have toddlers along for the ride.

And new research affirms this, with one in three Kiwi parents admitting their toddler has had a meltdown while on a holiday.

And believe it or not there are ‘hotspots’ for this unwanted behaviour, according to Wotif.co.nz The highest-ranked place for a toddler to have a meltdown is during a cultural performance, with 33 per cent, followed by in a popular restaurant rating 22 per cent, an airport situation netted 11.5 per cent, in a long line for a ride scored eight per cent and an organised tour got six per cent.

Wotif travel specialist Kim Stockham says

planning the right destination and travel schedule can make a big difference.

“As well as planning a trip that includes rest-points and childfriendly moments, choosing a destination and accommodation which ticks the boxes for parents and toddlers alike allows for a happy holiday for all.”

And apparently deep breathing and distraction are the name of

the game, but the survey ranked the top five ways of coping with a tantrum while travelling.

Distract them with another activity got 60 per cent. Take them away from the situation netted 52 per cent. Have a toy, book or treat on hand to cheer them up received 41 per cent.

Stay calm and ignore the meltdown rated 26 per cent. And tell them off immediately got seven per cent.

So being well prepared with a variety of toddlertaming items can help either minimise or help avoid tantrums.

Kiwi Mums and Dads also offered their best ideas: Download videos, e-books or games onto your tech devices; tap into in-flight entertainment to keep the kids busy; pack favourite toys and books from home; ensure snacks are close at hand.

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A dynamic holiday experience Like Jack and Jill, Canada and Alaska go hand-inhand, according to You Travel Tauranga’s Maree Webb.

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If these two remarkable destinations conjure up images of bears and breaching whales, majestic mountains and untouched wilderness, exciting cities and wilderness towns, then Maree says you should go.

“The destination is diverse, vast and highly desirable, so it is no surprise that Canada and Alaska offer some of the most advanced and highly-awarded travel experiences around.”

Maree says the fabled Inside Passage is best seen on a small ship, where a shallower draft allows easier access to inlets and narrow waterways inaccessible to larger ships.

“Plus, it allows manoeuvrability so you can get up close and personal with the wildlife – and there is plenty of it. It is like living the pages of a ‘National Geographic’.”

Vancouver is vivacious and a shopper and foodies’ delight, and it’s the launch pad for the bucket list Rocky Mountaineer rail experience through the spectacular Rocky Mountains, says Maree.

“Guests relish in the breath-taking views of tumbling waterfalls, glacier-capped mountains, and wildlife of Western Canada while enjoying a gourmet dining experience.”

BBC Earth and Tauck Earth Journeys have co-crafted a tour to reveal the wild heart of Alaska.

Staying in premier wilderness lodges, bear and whale watching and access to equipment used by BBC Earth filmmakers, Maree says it’s the ‘David Attenborough’ of travel experiences.

“Polar Bears can be seen in Churchill or by cruising the Canadian Arctic; sparsely populated, barren and very beautiful, there is much wildlife here that calls this place their home.

“From ranch stays to glorious cruising days, spectacular rail journeys and sophisticated cities to wilderness lodges, Canada and Alaska ensures a dynamic holiday experience.”

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Living a vegan life The Harris family eat fruit and veges, but no meat. Mum Maya, Kyra, 12, Tobias, 7, and Carlie, 9.

Photo: Chris Callinan.

‘Death does not come easy to those who want to live’ is a favourite quote of Maya Harris.

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But why? Well, Maya says she started her vegan journey in 2013 and that the quote has helped her remember why she became a vegan.

Maya’s husband and three children decided to follow her and became semi-vegans in 2013, meaning they ate vegan at home, and occasionally had dairy when they were out-and-about.

“From 2013 our house went completely vegan,” says Maya. “We used up everything that wasn’t vegan during the next few months and slowly transitioned, which was so much easier than we thought it would be.”

A growing market for vegan products – from cruelty-free beauty products, household cleaning products, dairy-free cheeses to mock meats and a huge range of dairy-free milks – helped the Harris family transition from omnivores to vegans in the coming months.

But living a purely vegan lifestyle isn’t as hard as omnivores may think – Maya says her children still

enjoy noshing on pizza, cakes and sweets, burgers, sushi and mac and cheese.

Maya just makes substitutions to make the delicious dishes vegan-friendly.

And the children are totally on-board with the lifestyle, says Maya.

Kyra, 12, Carlie, 9, and Toby, seven, have embraced living an animal product-free life and have found ways of adjusting.

“My youngest daughter Carlie loves baking and finding new recipes, it is just so easy to bake without eggs or dairy.

“Toby, my youngest, has a real love of animals; we have lots of rescue animals that he helps to care for, cats, dogs, pigs, sheep and two ponies,” says Maya.

“He is such a loving and caring child.”

And Maya says her children always have the choice to stay on the vegan path or to take a more ‘meaty’ route.

“If my kids grow up and choose to eat meat I wouldn’t love them any less,” says Maya.

“All I can do is give them the information and the tools and hope they make the ethical choice and understand what I’ve taught them. But it’s still their choice. I am their teacher not their keeper.”

Landmark organic merger a win-win The organic community is celebrating the merger of two long-established charitable organisations of the sector this month.

Members of the Soil and Health Association of NZ Inc and the New Zealand Biological Producers and Consumers Society Inc (BioGro Society) voted in favour of a merger proposal. This means the society will transfer its assets to Soil and Health, on winding up on September 30.

The merger brings together the skills and resources of the two charities into one unified organic

sector body. Soil and Health will become the proud new owner of BioGro NZ Ltd, New Zealand’s largest organic certification agency.

And this will empower Soil and Health to carry out its vital education and advocacy work for healthy soil, healthy food and healthy people. BioGro NZ Ltd will remain a separate company. It retains its own board of directors and independence as a company, with the excellent reputation it has built up during 33 years.

BioGro Society chair Gaz Ingram says it’s time to get really serious about lifting organics to the next level. “Organic needs to become the new normal. It offers

clean, green and practical solutions to many of our current problems, including environmental, health and climate change issues.

“The refreshed organisation will promote these with renewed vigour.” Soil and Health co-chair Marion Thomson says if we and future generations are going to survive and thrive we urgently need to shift to producing food and other products that are organic, high value, safe, sustainable, GE-free and ethical. “By joining together we combine our strengths in leadership and governance, authenticity, public good advocacy, and commitment to healthy organic food and farming.”

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ORGANICS

A work of art with helpful staff The Plum Organics store was designed by eco-architect Sean Harris – and everyone agrees he did an outstanding job. The fitout is a work of art!

Sean, a master of detail, ensured the outside cedar cladding was oiled using eco-friendly product.

And the same goes for the Lundia Shelving. Not a week goes by when a new customer doesn’t marvel at the magnificence of the surroundings.

Strangely, many of these customers are from Papamoa and believe we are quite new.

Plum Organics is one of the survivors when Fashion Island had it’s original burst.

Since then we’ve had a retail collapse, the global financial crisis, the Rena cargo ship oil spill, and the kiwifruit Psa-V vine disease hit the region.

And Plum Organics has thrived! Why you may ask?

There’s one very simple answer. Our incredible staff.

When I ask people what they think of our business, they never mention the fit-out.

But they do mention our brilliant staff. Every time.

Each staff member is qualified in their chosen discipline and has a personality our customers can easily relate to – which is very important when one’s most intimate details are shared in a consultation.

If you go to our Facebook page – Plum Organics Papamoa – you’ll see the same advert photograph taken when we changed our name.

Scroll down you’ll see one of our aforementioned staff – Faye – featured.

We recommend you follow our Facebook page as during time we will feature each and every one of our staff members.

Meeting these wonderful people you will be impressed with the extent of their knowledge. We all look forward to meeting you.

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Eg: She loved the plum service at the organic store.

It’s estimated nearly 3000 tonnes of pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides are used in New Zealand each year.

And more than half those have been linked to cause

cancer and birth defects.

The Soil and Health Association uses that information to underline the reasons it gives to promote buying organic. The association advises buying organic means the protection of future generations.

It means paying the real cost of real food and having an independent guarantee with organic certification.

It also means enjoying great flavour and nutrition.

Buying organic

also protects water quality and it means keeping chemicals off your plate and out of your body.

It reduces global warming and saves energy, it prevents soil erosion and helps small farmers.

And it helps restore and maintain biodiversity.

The association says organic potatoes, carrots and onions are fairly cheap and a good way to test how much better organic tastes.

It claims a vegetable grown as nature intended produces a depth and quality of flavour that is all too easily lost in factory farming.

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Vegetables for a hearty winter soup Winter is the perfect time for homemade soup with seasonal vegetables offering plenty of delicious options, according to charitable trust 5+ A Day.

Soup is an easy way to get more vegetables into your day while making the most of what’s available now.

And it’s a comforting way to warm up on a cold winter’s day.

Here are five vegetables available in winter filled with good-for-you nutrients, which you can easily include in soups to help beat the chill.

Kumara

Three different types of kumara are widely available: red, gold and orange. Nutritionally speaking they are on equal terms, with all varieties being a good source of fibre and a rich source of antioxidants. Red and gold kumara also contain niacin, one of the B vitamins, which helps your nervous system to function properly.

Kumara adds a creamy, silky texture to soup. For a particularly delicious soup, try adding warming spices such as ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and clove.

Parsnips

Parsnips contain a variety of nutrients, including niacin and potassium, which support a healthy nervous system. They are also a source of dietary fibre.

Members of the carrot family, parsnips have a sweet, earthy flavour, making them a delicious addition to hearty winter soups, stews and roasts.

Parsnip and apple is a classic soup match, while parsley, sage and thyme work well with this versatile vegetable.

with nutrients, perfect for lunch or as a starter. Basil, sage and thyme work well as an extra flavour to broccoli-based soups.

Leeks

Leeks are a good source of vitamin C, which is necessary for the structure of your blood vessels and protects cells from free radical damage.

They are also a source of iron.

Leeks are relatives of garlic and onions but are sweeter and milder in flavour. To bring out the full flavour of leeks in soup, be sure to sauté them well first. Two of the world’s most famous soups, Scotland’s cock-a-leekie and France’s crème vichyssoise, are based around them.

Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the country’s most popular vegetables, with about 97 per cent of us eating them at least once a week.

A valuable source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, potatoes contain 10 per cent of the recommended dietary intake of pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5, which helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.

They are also a good source of vitamin C, which is important for your immune system and helps your body absorb iron from food. Potatoes help you feel full and satisfied, making them a great addition to many soups. Add them to chowders or minestrone.

Broccoli

Broccoli is the star member of the brassica family of vegetables, which also includes cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. It contains dietary fibre and is a good source of vitamin C and a source of vitamin B6 and folate. The World Cancer Research Fund has found a diet rich in brassicas may protect against cancers of the colon, rectum and thyroid.

A vibrant green broccoli soup is packed

Fresh ideas for dinner-time madness While we are being hit with more and more microwave and fastfood options – and things that come out of a wrapper or packet – the best way to maintain a healthy system is to eat fresh.

At dinner time – amidst the hustle and bustle – it’s hard to come up with fresh ideas to put vegetables on the table that will be received with joy.

Charitable trust 5+ A Day offers some great tips to keep things

tantalising on those busy nights.

Stir chopped or grated vegetables such as carrots, courgettes, beans, spinach, silverbeet, puha, potatoes and kumara through mince dishes, soups, casseroles, rice and pasta dishes.

Make your mashed potatoes interesting – boil some cauliflower, parsnip or brussels sprouts with your potatoes and mash together for a tasty change.

Or mash kumara, pumpkin, carrot, broccoli or yams with potato. Homemade or frozen pizza are an easy, quick option.

Just pile on the diced tomatoes,

onion, mushroom, broccoli, green and red peppers.

Burgers are another great way to get your vege fix.

Lettuce, spinach, pineapple, tomato, beetroot slices and grated carrot are good add-ins.

Serve with pork or chicken with stewed apples.

Or boil up a hearty soup with left over hangi or roast dinner vegetables. In lasagnes you can add layers of spinach or silverbeet.

Mix grated pumpkin or cooked pureed cauliflower into soups or casseroles – this thickens them and adds a touch of sweetness.

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Giving yourself a fresh look Sometimes some of the less desirable effects of facial ageing prevent us from looking as good as we feel. In fact, sometimes they can give the casual observer a completely wrong impression of us.

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A furrowed brow and downturned mouth can look make us look grumpy, miserable and less-thanapproachable.

Sharon Melrose from Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine may provide a solution. An experienced cosmetic practitioner can soften some of the less desirable effects of facial ageing quickly, simply, safely, affordably, without surgery and with minimal downtime.

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‘Sometimes our biggest weakness becomes our biggest strength’ – UNKNOWN. Earlier in my life I had what I saw as a weakness. I could see the frailties and flaws in others quite quickly and I would find myself judging them, which I disliked in myself. I wanted to be rid of this weakness until I discovered ‘another side to the coin’ of this ability. This side was compassion. Now I practise compassion rather than judgement, and find it is both positive and

as Botox and Dysport, it is possible to make a positive difference to how you look and feel.

Increasingly, people are using these popular treatments as part of their regime to look after and maintain their health, beauty and wellbeing.

Sharon has been working in the field of cosmetic medicine for more than 18 years.

She says she has an eye for recognising what is going to look best for her clients and what can be achieved realistically within her client’s budget.

“Treatments result in a natural looking, harmonious, and rejuvenated facial appearance,” says Sharon.

“A competent and experienced practitioner can refresh and enhance your appearance while preserving your own, unique facial identity.”

Sharon says treatments with

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They also re-establish contours such as the jawline and refresh lip edges.

“Some of these treatments last 24/7 for up 18 months.”

Book now for a complimentary consultation to discuss how a tailormade treatment may benefit you.

life-giving to myself and others. Something I’d seen as a weakness, and to be rejected, had become a strength. And a bonus for me is it’s been a positive and constructive part of my coaching also.

What weakness do you see in yourself? And what is the other side to this same weakness that you could turn into a strength?

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Busting the brain again for charity Don your thinking caps and put your colleagues to the challenge, the Brain Buster’s Charity Quiz is back again in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty.

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Hosted by Justin Evans and Renee Pink from More FM, the Brain Buster’s Charity Quiz is at Matua Bowling Club on August 19. “After the resounding success of last year’s event raising more than $8000 for the organisation, we are keen to run it yet again,� says Alzheimers’ chairperson Kathy Webb. “We’ve had teams and some of our crew asking when it will happen again.�

As with a typical pub quiz, there will be a mix of categories from general knowledge and sport to arts and entertainment, testing the brain power of participants. There are also a number of opportunities for individuals to win prizes.

Kathy encourages people to break loose and theme their team. “Last year most of the teams got into the spirit of things – and team names reflected a certain amount of personality too. We’re expecting it to really take off this year.�

For the last two years the Papamoa Beach Road Vet Clinic has won the trophy, and organisers are wondering if anyone can challenge them this year. “They’ve just registered and I know they will want to defend their title,� says Kathy.

The best dressed Brain Buster’s Charity Quiz team of 2015.

With an ageing population and support the cause.� and Alzheimer’s becoming a To register a team, visit younger person’s disease, funds brainbusters.co.nz or ‘like’ the are more crucial than ever.

Facebook page facebook.com/ And the society needs all the brainbustersnz to keep up-tohelp it can get to help families date with prizes and and people suffering from team registrations.

Alzheimer’s and other dementia The costs is $200 for a table related diseases. of up to six members, which “The event will be a blast,� includes light refreshments. says Kathy. “Challenge your The venue opens at 6.30pm friends, family and co-workers for a 7.30pm start.

Making rights real in the lives of people A new report from IHC shows while there have been significant advances for people with intellectual disabilities in New Zealand, progress is still too slow.

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The report finds people with intellectual disabilities continue to experience persistent disadvantage and be defined by the labels others give them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a burdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

IHC is determined to fight such labelling and is committed to reporting annually on progress, achievements and shortfalls in making rights real.

IHC Director of Advocacy, Trish Grant says in every area â&#x20AC;&#x153;people with intellectual disabilities are up against itâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are far more likely to live in poverty, have poorer health outcomes and have a life expectancy well below the rest of the population â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 years shorter for men and 23 years shorter for women. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People with intellectual disabilities are far less likely to be employed, children have trouble accessing their local school, people are lonely and home ownership is extremely low. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is even though people with intellectual disabilities want exactly the

same things out of life as the rest of us.â&#x20AC;?

Trish says even at a government level there is a lack of data being recorded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a society we are well overdue to make sure people with intellectual disabilities count and are counted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone has a role to play in improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all share the responsibility valuing each individual leads to stronger communities.â&#x20AC;?

IHC has identified priorities in a number of areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will also report against the Office for Disability Issueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Report on the New Zealand Disability Strategy.â&#x20AC;?

Making Citizenship and Rights Real in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities follows on from the National Advisory Committee on Health and Disabilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s To Have an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ordinaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Life report, 2003.

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Mindful every minute of every day Mindfulness is about being aware, right here and right now. Mindful activities include colouring-in, meditation, and yoga.

These types of activities help us to ‘get out of our head’ where 50 million thoughts whizz around constantly. Getting out of your head is a great stress management strategy and we advocate mindfulness for long-term good health.

You can have your mindful activities that you do for stress management and that’s awesome.

But mindfulness is something we can practise every minute

of every day.

I’ve written before about mindfulness.

But I wonder if we have come to associate mindfulness as an activity like exercise that we do a few times a week, instead of something that pervades our whole existence.

Mindfulness is about focusing on the person who is talking to you, and really listening to them.

Not thinking about what you’re going to do when they leave, the conversation you had before they arrived or checking your phone.

Mindfulness is about being conscious of the things you say, and the things happening in front of you. We are so super busy we do

not often live in the present moment. We are living the next moment before it happens or still reliving the last moment…and living like that is stressful.

So many positive things come from being more mindful in your daily life. Relationships improve because you’re actually present for the other person. You make better decisions because you are conscious of the environment.

You worry less because you focus on what’s happening now, not what might happen or did happen before. Mindfulness – google it, learn about it, practise it.

District health board nominations open Nominations for seven positions on the Bay of Plenty District Health Board are now open, with the triennial elections set to conclude October 8 via postal vote.

The seven positions will be elected ‘at large’ from the board area, which comprises of areas of the Kawerau, Opotiki, Western Bay of Plenty and Whakatane district councils and Tauranga City Council.

Nominations opened July 15 and close at noon on Friday, August 12.

To be eligible to stand for election a person must be enrolled as a Parliamentary elector anywhere in NZ and a NZ citizen.

Voting documents will be issued from September 16-21 and voting closes October 8.

Newly elected board members take office on December 5.

The Single Transferable Voting – known as STV – electoral system will be used for the BOPDHB election.

Acting director general of health Hamiora Bowkett says DHBs have a critical role in the health system “and it’s important that community-minded people from a wide range of backgrounds consider standing for election”.

“Boards have the challenge of governing multi-million dollar businesses and they need people with strong skills who are collaborative leaders and have an understanding of their communities, particularly those with high needs.”

Boards comprise of seven elected members and up to four members appointed by the Minister of Health.

Information for prospective candidates is available on the BOPDHB website or Ministry of Health website.

To make any alterations to your details on the resident roll, complete the appropriate form at any post shop, phone 0800 ENROLNOW (0800 367656) or see www.elections.org.nz

Fruiting up the tucker at the start of the day Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day – so how do you spice it up a little while keeping things healthy?

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Try grating an apple or pear into porridge. Or put mix mashed banana or other fruit puree through cooked porridge.

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You can freeze bananas and blend with low fat milk, yogurt or fruit juice to make a smoothie. Peaches, berries, apples, pears and kiwifruit also work well Wholemeal toast is good home for sliced tomatoes, cooked mushrooms or bananas – yum!

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An e-bike could change your life If you haven’t tried an e-bike – get in touch with Anebike’s Len Haller today.

He’s got one of the largest ranges of e-bikes on display anywhere.

Then the motor kicked in.

Voila – every care in the world left me. I was cycling but with a little help – it felt great!

An e-bike can be for any type of trip you want! You can cruise town, adventure off-road or bike to work.

There’s a style and size to suit big or small, young or old, athletic or

couch-potato. Varieties include commuters, tourers, urban and mountain bikes, folding bikes to beach cruisers.

“The average e-bike with average use in average conditions is good for a solid day’s riding, or 40-60km or more depending on the level of assistance.

Because once your feet touch the “Some get 120km-plus,” says pedals you’ll find an e-bike can Len. “You can keep your fit any lifestyle – provided fitness level up without you’re fitted with the right overexerting yourself but style and size to suit your don’t have that painfully needs and aspirations. slow slog of cycling up steep That’s where Len can help. hills because the motor Before my first e-bike ride assists you.”

I thought I’d flick on the Len says by learning to motor whenever I didn’t manage the power and the want to cycle – removing bike you can gain maximum exercise from the activity. I benefit in fitness and the was wrong. bike’s longevity.

An e-bike is a bicycle “A good e-bike really is a with an integrated electric game-changer and offers motor which is used to assist something for us all.” the rider.

Len offers unmatched The motor only assists you service and is happy to share – you still have to pedal. his knowledge.

As I started peddling up See www.anebike.co.nz or Len’s steep drive, I began to Merle Foster test-rides a Moustache Lundi call Len on 027 787 1577. think and sweat about how Alfendi e-bike uphill.

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New direction for health of our elders Kiwis are being urged to make their views known about the Health of Older People Strategy, which is now released for consultation.

discuss and plan their end of life care. The strategy was developed through targeted engagement with older people, their families and communities.

“Professionals across the health and social sectors also worked closely with the ministry and provided valuable content for the strategy.”

The Ministry of Health will host a series of regional meetings in major centres and provide resources for people to hold workshops in smaller communities.

“People may also voice their opinions on an online forum.”

“We are living longer than ever, which is a blessing.

[And] We can add quality to life through a focus on healthy ageing and empowering people to live well,” says Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.

The first HOP Strategy was released in 2002 – and follows on from the New Zealand Health Strategy which aims to ensure all New Zealanders live well, stay well and get well.

“We now have this important opportunity to set a better direction for the health of older people.

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Choose wisely for your future As we age and our needs change, we would hope those who love and care for us the most will have our best interests at heart. Sadly, this is not always the case.

Each working day, Age Concern receives an average of eight elder abuse referrals, and more half involve financial abuse.

Financial abuse can erode assets and savings, leaving those at a vulnerable time of life even more vulnerable.

Choosing enduring powers of attorney wisely is one of the ways you can protect yourself from possible exploitation later on in life.

There are two types of enduring powers of attorney, one being for personal care and welfare; the other for property.

The power of attorney for personal care and welfare – there can only be one – makes decisions about your care and comes into effect only when you lose your mental capacity. The power of attorney for

property – there can be more than one – can make decisions about your property and finances. You can choose when this comes into effect – either immediately, or when you lose the ability to manage your own affairs.

You may want to choose different people for each type of power of attorney, depending on their skill-sets. Someone who is knowledgeable about healthcare may not necessarily be good with finances and vice-versa.

If you appoint a family member to manage your finances it is a good idea to also appoint someone impartial, such as your lawyer.

Alternatively, you can place an obligation on your attorney to consult with other people.

Whoever you choose, it should be someone you trust; who will not take advantage of you.

Seeking sound legal advice and making an informed decision when you are still of sound mind, can help to safeguard an uncertain future.

Become a master at your chosen sport Bay of Plenty residents are dusting off the running shoes, polishing darts and fixing bikes ahead of this country’s largest multi-sport event – the New Zealand Masters Games.

Registrations are now open for the 28th NZ Masters Games, to be held in Whanganui from February 3-12, 2017.

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across 50 sports.

And with the World Masters Games in April 2017 in Auckland, the Whanganui games will be a rich training ground for competitors to perfect performances.

The NZ Masters Games has been running since 1989 and is hosted

by Whanganui and Dunedin in alternate years.

Most competitors are aged between 35 and 85, with each sport specifying a minimum

participation age. “We have chosen 50 sports including marathon, touch rugby, table tennis golf, basketball, archery, athletics, blokart racing and Waka Ama,” says says Whanganui Events Trust CEO Kathy Cunningham.

“It is important that people realise you don’t need to be an elite athlete to compete, nor do you need to qualify.

“Just register online, get your sports gear on and come to Whanganui!”

To register and view sports available, visit: www.nzmg.com

New online community for dementia The New Zealand Dementia Cooperative has launched a new interactive online community to help health professionals in the serious fight against dementia, one of the world’s most important health issues.

Globally, a new case of dementia occurs every four seconds and by 2020 almost 70 million people will suffer from it.

In NZ about 150,000 people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2050 – triple the current figure – and at a cost to the economy of nearly $3 billion.

Our ageing population means an increase in people with dementia, which leads to increased costs.

In 2011, the total financial cost of dementia in NZ was $955 million and numbers are predicted to increase more than 60 per cent by 2026.

NZDC director Shereen Moloney says there must be changes to how people who have dementia and their families are cared for if we are to meet their needs and if NZ is going to manage future increases.

“We have to make these changes fast. We don’t have time. The ageing population has forced urgency on us. It is crucial the health system can support people with dementia to live well in the community.”

“Our new online dementia community will result in health professionals across the country sharing knowledge so New Zealanders can receive more timely diagnosis and more appropriate support earlier in the condition and throughout their dementia journey.”

The online platform will host online teaching materials, demonstration

videos, live chatrooms, moderated forums and webinars to allow for real-time collaboration.

NZDC, a non-profit organisation aiming to improve quality of life for people with dementia and their families, is funded by The Selwyn Foundation, IHC Foundation and Ministry of Health.

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Growing tech-savvy students “Get away from the screen or you’ll get square eyes!”

We’ve all heard it at least once – whether we’re on the giving end of the proverb or the receiving end.

But times have changed, and children are expected in some schools to take a screen – a tablet usually – to work on.

ACG Tauranga principal Shawn Hutchinson says his school’s Bring Your Own Device programme is helping students develop important numeracy, literacy and digital literacy skills.

“The reality is we need to prepare our children for a world where many of the jobs that are currently ACG principal Shawn Hutchinson and Year 10 student Piper required may no longer Rudkin use their iPad and iPhone to display presentations and exist – and vice versa build lessons on the Apple TV. Photo: Bruce Barnard. skills for career paths where there are predicted long-term skill shortages: Despite what some parents may fear, digital Information and Communications Technology, interaction in the classroom doesn’t mean their child electronics and telecommunications,” says Shawn. will be glued to the screen all hours of the school day.

Shawn says the use of tablets in his school is to help Teaching effectively and consistently involves a students build the best chance of gaining useful skills number of key factors beyond digital technology, for future job markets. including making the time to build relationships Being digitally literate – knowing how to use digital between teachers and students, and addressing the technologies and what to do with them – is now a fundamentals every period, every day. fundamental way in which we engage with the world, “This is why ACG Tauranga still gives their pupils solve problems and design solutions so it’s important time to work without screens. the school curriculum reflects real-world developments “We teach students valuable cognitive and metaand prepares children for what’s to come. cognitive strategies, and emphasise the importance “Children are taught specific skills in and value of developing strong literacy and numeracy accessing technology tools and information, using skills,” says Shawn. these tools and information, and creating and “The technology is the tool that enables students to innovating,” says Shawn. improve literacy and numeracy outcomes. But, it’s a “It’s the reality of the situation, and to give our balance to ensure children are well-rounded. children the best possible education we need “That’s why devices are to be switched off during to include an understanding of digital technology break time, and teachers are in control of alongside the importance of developing strong skills when children can use their devices – and for what and confidence in reading, writing, purpose in the classroom – to give their social skills and mathematics.” time to grow too.”

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Who set the traffic woes we have today?

Re: Bay drivers blissfully unaware of our toll bridge milestone (The Weekend Sun, July 22).

Council sparring partner P Harlen’s ongoing nonsense about tolls belies the fact that had he and his ilk had their way, the city would now be paralysed.

As one of those elected members, who took the visionary and courageous step to build the first harbour bridge and Route P (Takitimu Drive), there is no doubt the Tauranga-Mount Maunganui metropolis that P Harlen enjoys living in would have ground to a halt many years ago.

Then a council I was not part of buckled and removed the toll. Legal opinion at that time – at huge cost – stated that a legal challenge to the tolls might or might not succeed.

The lost revenue would have allowed Tauranga City Council to build many much-needed roads around the city. Those of the so-called Toll Action Group – including current city councillor Rick Curach – helped set the city’s traffic woes into the situation we have today.

But for Winston Peters cajoling then Prime Minister Helen Clark into paying for the second harbour bridge, TCC may have been bankrupted.

But those links were essential in the face of unprecedented growth. And P Harlen – bridges have to have approach roads, link roads and overbridges otherwise the bridge just becomes another jam point.

And Government wasn’t going to pay for any of it in time.

Bill Faulkner, Otumoetai.

A rent freeze is needed right now!

With the Reserve Bank announcement on Loan-To-Value Ratio restrictions this month it proposed LVR for investors be increased to require a 40 per cent deposit.

This only makes rental properties more expensive, putting the bottom of the heap out of rentals on to the street or the backs of cars.

This does nothing to stop property investors increasing rentals every three months with 42 days’ notice. Nor does it stop terminating contracts when people cannot pay excessively high rents to pay off investors’ mortgages.

Let us get real, to stop tenants being displaced for not being able to pay

high rents start thinking of our families with young children and our senior citizens having to vacate their homes by the actions of property investors.

Is it any wonder homeless figures are increasing?

Not only does the Reserve Bank need to turn the screws but our government needs to see what property investors are doing to our rental properties to increase the homeless. Immediate action is required now to stop this, by government implementing a rent freeze on all rental properties for a period of no less than two years.

K Allen, Katikati.

Have Tauranga City council done ‘due diligence’ on the many risks to the public inherent in the proposed tidal stairs?

In my experience of attractive ‘free play’ areas, there are many more children around than there are carers to oversee them.

For those wanting to paddle, go to the Mount and paddle in the harbour or surfside. The withdrawal of hundreds of parking spaces from

the waterfront – albeit I have never agreed that a waterfront should be littered with cars - will further squeeze the public from visiting the downtown area. With many hundreds of vehicle building parking spaces being leased out to commercial interests, it is little wonder that the central city is dying. The public is seriously being excluded from the city centre.

Where oh where are the persons with ‘true, affordable, visionary’ prospects for Tauranga? MJ Anderson, Pyes Pa.

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C Allsop & K Dutchman, Welcome Bay.

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What do or don’t we fail to see?

To see or not to see. Last year I was invited to minister in India, where rich and poor rub shoulders in a dramatic way.

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The group which invited me were very active in rescuing children from the effects of poverty – trafficking for work, the sex industry and organ transplants.

Not everyone seemed to notice or be interested in such rescues. What stood out to me was the people who invited us chose to see what was happening in their own community, and then do something about it.

It is extra hard to see wrongness and imbalance in our own culture – we take “how it is” for granted. So maybe we don’t see; or even if we do see, we choose not to do anything.

The question for us is what on our own home turf do we fail to see? And even if we do see, choose to do nothing about? I think Jesus commends those whose eyes are open and then, seeing, do something to help.

Vicar Paul Williamson, Holy Trinity Church

Rio Olympics: train to the guidelines Rio Olympics. Well it’s almost here…just a few more weeks and the best in the world will challenge the best in the world!

No doubt there will be stunning performances, amazing feats, records broken and new levels established for the future.

But what about drug cheats?

Here is a quote from a famous literary source, the Bible: “All athletes

are disciplined in their training. And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize”.

Who knows for how many years the world at large has been deceived by athletes who have bent, twisted and broken the rules in their quest to ‘win the prize’ of being the best in the world at that time? Probably longer that we care to imagine!

The sad thing is while others may be

deceived, deep within the heart the athlete also knows they deceived in order to ‘appear the best’.

When truth comes out – the crown is lost, the reputation is destroyed and the future includes isolation and dishonour.

Perhaps a more important question is ‘Am I competing according to the rules for the most important race I will ever run?’ Rio will never lead to an eternal prize. Rio is here today, gone tomorrow. Life is here today – eternity steps into view tomorrow!

My question to you is when you cross the finish line, who will be measuring your performance?

Creator God – through Jesus Christ – has made it possible for us to run our race – or live our life – with grace, with forgiveness, with purpose and for each person to reach the end with a genuine awareness they have brought pleasure to their Creator. This is the greatest and most important race to be won.

Make sure you train and compete according to the judge’s guidelines.

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Naval engagement in the CBD It’s a formality dating back hundreds of years. And tomorrow the Tauranga City Council will dust it off – and give the Navy the right to march through the city streets with drums The HMNZS beating, bayonets fixed, Te Mana will swords drawn and be open to the colours flying. public during

the weekend.

The Navy will be exercising something called its Freedom of the City Charter.

The tradition dates back to the United Kingdom, where cities would confer on regiments the so-called “freedom of their corporation” to celebrate the prowess of the regiment in battle.

It hasn’t evolved too much.

Today, the charter parade publicly celebrates the ties between the military forces with a city.

Tomorrow, more than 100 officers and ratings from HMNZS Te Mana, accompanied by the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, will march through the city centre to honour and celebrate Tauranga’s relationship with the Navy.

And in return for the charter, the ship will offer up its officers to

accompany Mayor Stuart Crosby on important official occasions.

The RNZN Band will be play on the waterfront from 10.15am. The Charter Parade will begin from Tauranga’s waterfront across from Red Square at 11am, and proceed along The Strand and up Wharf St to the council offices.

The Deputy Chief of Navy Commodore Dave Gibbs, Mayor Stuart Crosby and councillors will attend the parade.

The Navy has two vessels in town this week.

The frigate Te Mana replenishment ship and Endeavour were due to arrive yesterday and will be here until Monday.

Te Mana will be open to the public tomorrow from 10am4pm. Public access is via the Salisbury Gate next to Mount Ocean Sports Club. For more information, see navy.mil.nz For the parade Wharf St from The Strand to Willow St and Willow St between Wharf Stt and Hamilton St will be closed between 11am and 11.45am tomorrow.

There will be rolling closures as the parade moves along its designated route. Detours will be in place.

Free film-making workshop for youth A free one-day workshop of making short films is on offer to Year 7-13 students next Tuesday, August 2.

The event is for those aged 11-18 as well as youth workers and teachers who want to engage with The Outlook for Someday as a vehicle for sustainability film-making.

In its 10th year The Outlook for Someday is NZ’s sustainability film project for young people, aiming to empower a generation of film-makers focusing on the good of humanity and the world.

All workshop participants will make a short film and screen it before the end of the day.

Plus each participant walks away with a story idea in development, which they can turn into a film and

enter into The Outlook for Someday annual film challenge. The annual film challenge is to make a sustainability-related film of any genre, filmed with any camera and any length up to five minutes.

Entries for 2016 close on September 9.

Twenty winning films will be honoured at The Someday Awards red-carpet ceremony at Auckland’s Aotea Centre in December.

Like previous years the prize package includes the films binge entered into at least one international film festival in 2017.

Tuesday’s free workshop is at Tauranga Historic Village form 9am-4.30pm.

To register for the workshop or enter the film challenge, see: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net

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5 6 4 7 9 8 3 1 3 5 7 6 2 – last chance to 8 183) 9 1 Knightshade 3 6 It’s 7party!

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Knightshade is finally, after a lifetime of ups and downs, calling it a day with one final show at the Altitude Bar. Perhaps many now don’t remember Knightshade, but in the 1970s and 1980s heavy metal was a delicious new concoction. And for several spectacular years their brand of hard rockin’ metal pretty much crossed over into the mainstream. It was Knightshade, along with bands such as The Bronx and The Politicians, that were the foundations on which Hamilton’s reputation – for better or worse – as New Zealand’s black T-shirt metal capital was built.

The band was first called Clearlite

and came from definitely out of the question. Given I was a little irresponsible back then, it was Te Puke. I’m not probably for the best. going to dig deep: Anyway, we’re talking about They rocked the The Entertainers Club and country, recorded back a couple of years albums that charted Knightshade. ago when they started and famously supported Deep their monthly shows I Purple at Western Springs. mentioned that with Three years ago it looked such a name they like the end of the road when should feature not just lead singer Wayne Elliot music but hypnotists, was operated on for asbestos jugglers, fire-eaters, and cancer but he and the band more. Well, no sign of returned with triumphant gigs. fire-eaters, but the club’s But all good things come to an first – as far as I’m aware – end. Wayne’s health is not good hypnotist, James Marx, is the and this will be the last outing for main bill at Tauranga Citizens Knightshade.

Club on Sunday, August 14. Brilliant!

Anyone wanting to catch one of the I know nothing about Mr Marx (I like to be best rock bands to emerge from New Zealand has one more chance: Saturday, surprised), apart from the fact that in 1992 he formed Power Hypnosis which, amongst other things, helps August 6, Altitude Bar, Hamilton. people quit smoking in a single session! I’m guessing Tickets cost $30 from Eventfinda or that he’ll be doing a bunch of somewhat more ph: 0800 BUY TIX (289 849). “showbizzy” things – getting people to eat onions 184) You hypnotise me baby! Okay, thinking they’re apples always impresses me! But I’d so I better admit right now – I’m a love to watch a mass quit smoking hypnosis: at the sucker for hypnotists. It started with following Entertainer’s Club gig everyone could get a book I read as a teenager where together and see how well it worked... the protagonist hypnotised chickens And wait, in the immortal words of Suzanne Paul, and dreamed of turning them into there’s more...support set for the night comes from a “chicken army”. As it turned out I Santiago, a musician I’ve written about before and of struggled to hypnotise even a single whom I’m a big fan. Santi specialises in Latin roots chicken, which meant an army was music, trad stuff and a lot of his own, plays great acoustic guitar, sings very well, and constructs intricate arrangements on the spot with a loop pedal. His music is both accessible and eclectic. Highly recommended.

Things kick off at 5pm. Door tickets cost $15.

Chickens optional.

185) A little Brillcream! If you missed Brilleaux’s packed acoustic welcome home gig at The Matua you can get the full electric show tomorrow, August 30, at the Mauao PAC’s Totara Street. They’re supported by new blues band Lounge Dogs, which is a name I got wrong a couple of weeks ago for which I duly apologise. Things start about 8.30pm, tickets cost $15 from Eventfinda or on the door. watusi@thesun.co.nz

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar The Crown and Badger Sunday 31 – The Native Friday 29 – Planet of 3 – 9pm Poms 5-8pm. Acoustic duo, till late. easy listening and popular Saturday 30 July – Agent covers.

Smith 9pm till late.

FREE!

Mount RSA The Matua Friday 29 – Coopers Run Wednesday 3 – “A Taste of 7.30pm.

Your Music”. Come along Saturday 30 – Tim Armstrong with chord sheets and sing 7.30pm. with the band. 7.30pm start.

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Three sisters, one magical concert An award-winning trio of Kiwi chamber musicians and sisters is heading to Tauranga to perform next week.

Tauranga Musica Incorporated is hosting The Trinity Trio, featuring pianist Tina Kim, violinist Stella Kim and cellist Sally Kim at Tauranga Boys’ College’s Graham Young Theatre on Sunday, August 7.

The concert is part of Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2016 Encompass Series and will see the trio perform Beethoven’s ‘Piano Trio in C minor Op 1 No 3’, Dvorak’s ‘Dumky Trio’ and Gareth Farr’s ‘Ahi’.

Formed at the University of Auckland in 2013, the Trinity Trio won the prestigious Pettman ROSL Arts Chamber Music Scholarship in the same year.

Their prize also included 12-show tour of the United Kingdom.

A student of Rae de Lisle, pianist Tina Kim has performed as a soloist with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra in 2014.

Violinist Stella Kim is completing her Masters of Music in violin performance at the University of Auckland, and cellist Sally Kim is undertaking her Bachelor of Music at Auckland University.

Tauranga Muisca’s The Trinity Trio concert at Tauranga Boys’ College’s Graham Young Theatre is on Sunday, August 7, from 4pm.

Tickets cost $10-$32 on the door, online at: www.tgamusica.co.nz or from 385 Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Maunganui.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to give away to two lucky readers who can tell us the names of the sisters who make up the Trinity Trio?

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

Entries must be received

by Wednesday, August 3.

Students bring ‘Fame’ to the Bay of Plenty Tauranga Girls’ College and Tauranga Boys’ College are teaming up to bring ‘Fame’ to the Bay of Plenty.

‘Fame – The Musical’ is based on the movie of the same name and is set in the 1980s in a performing arts high school.

And the musical spectacular is coming to Baycourt from August 3-6, playing six shows during three days.

Packed with young talent, ‘Fame –

The Musical’ is a must-see.

“This is my first production with Tauranga Girls’ College and it has been a real pleasure,” says director Toni Henderson.

“The students – both girls and boys – are very talented, committed and have been fun to work with.

“I am very impressed with the calibre of performer and many of these students would give most adults a run for their money,” says Toni.

The Weekend Sun has two passes to ‘Fame – The Musical’ for two lucky readers who can tell us what decade ‘Fame’ is set in?

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

Entries must be received

by Wednesday, August 3

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Friday 29 July

Sale of Near New Baby’s Clothing And young children’s clothing July 29 & 30 at St Joseph’s Community Centre, 10 Pitau Rd, Te Puna 9am - 12pm. Fill a supermarket bag for $2. 548 2730

Tauranga Creative Fibre Exhibition

July 29-31 at Tauranga Racecourse 10am - 4pm. Trades, cafe, free parking.

Mountain to sea. www.taurangacreativefibre.org.nz Waihi To Tauranga Corridor Come & find out more. Public open days to find out more about the $520 million transport investment to improve safety & congestion on SH2 between Waihi & Tauranga & the Tauranga Northern Link project. Today at WaterForce Premises, 15c Minden Rd, Te Puna 3-7pm. 927 6009 or www.nzta.govt.nz/tnl Western Bay Museum The Mounting of the Killen 1880’s Gown, at Old Fire Station Building, 32 Main St, Katikati 10am - 3pm.

Saturday 30 July

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s

meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Annual Book Sale Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias please. 576 7105 Bay Network Singles Club Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings.

Jean 576 9988 Cross Dressing Club Starting Up Stop hiding away & join the cross-dressing club. Get together with people like yourself & do fun things together. Donations of ladies clothing, mainly lingerie etc plus 2 + ladies to help out. All guys & girls welcome to join, ages 18+. Free. 021 042 7074.

Dance Party Aug 13, Greerton Hall, 1263 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Just turn up on the night. Entertainment by Helen Riley.

Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Greerton Hall Market Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac 8am – 12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Tricia/Gary 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 www.facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

Junior Dixieland Marienbad Concert

At Tauranga Boys’ College, Little Theatre 3-6pm. All fans of great music invited to the event organised by Junior Dixieland Marienbad & the Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga. Tickets $10 per adult & children free available at https:// www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/event/juniordixieland/ or info@csclubtauranga.nz ‘Las Vegas’ Casino Night Te Puke Toy Library fundraiser, Molly O’Connors Irish Bar 7pm start. Tickets essential $25 hurry! Check out facebook event or call toy library 027 263 9309 LOL Laughter Wellness Laugh away the winter blues with us. Sandpiper Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door

charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7.308.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help.

0800 NA TODAY Open Air Movie Night Postponed until today from last week. Bring the whole family down to Wharf St with rugs, cushions & bean bags with the movie screening of Rio. Pre-entertainment from 5pm, movie screening from 6pm (BOP Film’s short Just Three Girls will screen directly after Rio). Free.

Operanesia from Puccini to Presley

Aug 13 at Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd, Tga 7.30pm. The outstanding quartet Operanesia, & special guest Imogen Thirwell perform a diverse programme of classics, medleys & contemporary songs. Adults $45, student $25. Tickets available from Hospice Shops, Holy Trinity and www.waipunahospice.co.nz Papamoa Community Park Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com Petanque at Blake Park Every Sat 1pm. Coaching & competitive play.

Equip available, all levels welcome.

Jo Ann 578 3606 Red Cross Book Fair Sept 3 & 4 at Historic Village Hall, 17th Ave West. Wanted: books, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, jigsaws.

Please de-liver to: Red Cross, 245 Chadwick Rd, Greerton. 578 6987 Roller Derby At Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Doors open 3pm, first game 4pm with the biggie at 6pm. Vs teams from Hamilton & Rotorua then Northland Nightmares. Tickets: Adults $10, kids under 14 $5. Under 5’s free.

Steptoe Garage Sale/Auction Lions Club Katikati starts 8am with garage sale, auction 10.30am. Katikati Memorial Hall. No cheques please, only cash or Eftpos.

Tauranga Fuchsia Group Meet at Tauranga Arts & Crafts Centre. Mid year lunch meeting starts 11.30am followed by a finger food lunch. Social afternoon & guest speaker. Pa 579 1655 Tauranga Leisure Marching Display day Aug 13 at QEYC Stadium, Memorial Park, 11th Ave 10am - 3pm.

Come along & support local & visiting marching teams displays.

TEDx Tauranga 13 live speakers on stage, live entertainment, 3 official TED videos. Join 1000 people for a day of inspirational talks & great food.

Aug 20 at ASB Baypark Arena 10am - 6pm. Tickets at Eventfinda or www. tedxtauranga.com Limited student & seniors discounted tickets. Be quick.

Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s

- 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 Waihi To Tauranga Corridor Come & find out more. Public open days to find out more about the $520 million transport investment to improve safety & congestion on SH2 between Waihi & Tauranga & the Tauranga Northern Link project. Today at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd, Omokoroa 11am – 2pm. 927 6009 or www.nzta.govt.nz/tnl

Sunday 31 July

A Course in Miracles Discussion group meet at Grindz Cafe, 50 1st Ave 12pm video, 1pm discussion. Topic: What are the benefits of releasing the impediments to peace, happiness & prosperity.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am.

Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. “Be quick to hear, be blessed in doing.” Preacher: Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz Bee Interest Group Monthly meeting 2pm. Meet at TECT Park, Whataroa Rd, off SH36. Please bring something to share for afternoon tea & a gold coin donation for the group.

Gordon 027 544 2882 BOP Linux Users Bimonthly Hands On Day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software at Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St 9.30am – 1pm. $2 door charge. All welcome.

578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

City on its Feet Walking Group

Every Sunday at the new shopping centre, 83 Pyes Pa Rd 9am.

Medium & fast pace. Mike 543 4733 or email: mikemell@kinect.co.nz Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 End-of-Life Choice Vintage Car clubrooms, 29 Cliff Rd Aug 14 2.30pm.

Presentation by Maryan Street & AGM. Sue 543 3101 Hair & Makeup Workshops “A Beautiful Education” is a series of interactive DIY hair & makeup styling workshop for all ages, Aug 6.

Refresh your image with professional guidance while raising funds for Cambodia Charitable Trust. Lillybeth 021 150 1605 or email: lillybeth@ abeautifuleducation.co.nz

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience last Sun of the month at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am – 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067 Indoor Ultimate Frisbee Open to men & women of all ages & abilities.

4vs4, non contact team sport. Mount Sports Centre 12-2pm. Search Facebook Groups “Mount Ultimate” or MountUltimate@gmail.com

Jaguar Enthusiasts’ (BOP) Club Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising.

Graham 543 4933 Maketu Market At Maketu Village Green 8am. Treasures, crafts, produce, plants, books, food & more. Stall fees $10. Susan 533 2600 Monster Garage Sale At Links Ave 7.30-11.30am. Garage sale will be inside the club room in case of bad weather. Clothing, books, furniture, tools, sports goods, general household items at great prices. Tauranga City United Social Fundraising Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Sunday, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-8pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/ Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Graham 572 5419 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, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Fire-arms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz Sunday Cyclists Meet outside Paengaroa Hall 9am. All levels catered for. Jenny 0274 353 669 or 578 8937 Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Guest speaker Sonja Quirk, mediumship. Free healing & supper. Members $3, non $5.

022 06370 467

Monday 1 August

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

Juniors: Mon 6-7.30pm. Seniors: Mon & Weds 7.30-9.30pm. Bethlehem College Events Centre, Elder Lane. All levels of players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners

Free dance lessons at Club Mount 7pm. Just come along, easy & fun.

Udance2 - The Dance Centre.

Dean/Miki 542 1295 www.udance2. co.nz or email: udance2@xtra.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

BOP Pipes & Drums Practice Monday’s at Hauraki Reg Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Experienced players & leaners welcome. Andrew 021 669 027 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess, The Mount Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided.

Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Citizens Advice Bureau For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592.

JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome. No appointment necessary.

Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.civicchoir.net.nz Heather 575 9092 Dancefit Get fit, while having fun. At Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd. Mondays 9.30am & Thurs 9.15am. $5 a class, first class free. Ruth 0274 156 819 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun.

Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am.

Gloria 573 4429 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am.

Dorothy 549 3378 Friendly Support Network Coffee morning at Vintage Car Clubrooms, Cliff Rd 10am. For those with Dutch roots (we speak English). $2 donation.

548 2835 Friends of the Library Tauranga Library.

Winter recess. No meeting this month.

Free Meditation Classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm in Bellevue, Tauranga.

Gain a new awareness. David/Trisha 570 1204 Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Meditation & See What Unfolds

Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee.

Kevin 578 7205 Oceanside Probus Club Meet first Mon of month at Mount Golf Club, 15 Fairway Ave (off Golf Rd) 9.30am. Guest speakers, social activities/outings. Lyn 575 6339 Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks. Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Graded Triples, Matua Primary School Hall,

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Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class every Mon 9.30am. Tues 12.30pm & 7pm. Weds 1pm & 5.30pm. Thurs 12.30pm & 5.30pm. Sunday 10am. 15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea.

New members welcome.

Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Soc

Meet in hall behind Historic House cnr Cameron Rd/Elizabeth St 7.30pm. Speaker: Annis Parker. Door $3 inc cuppa. Kay 0274 168 701 or facebook Tga UFO & Paranormal WBOPPHO Free public health outreach clinic every Mon at Tauranga Salvation Army Community Ministries (375 Cameron Rd, above family store) 9am -12pm.

Tuesday 2 August

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

Club racquets & coaching available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Community Service Club

Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues.

Social night 4th Tues, each month.

Julie 544 0277 Argentine Tango Fun classes every Tues at Citizen’s Club 6.30pm. Discover ‘the metaphor for life.’ Denise 020 400 61340 BOP Linux Users Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system.

1st Tues of the month at LJ Hooker, cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave 7-9pm.

Experts & beginners welcome. $2.

578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in by 12.45pm. 575 4650

CV Writing Clinics (Free Service)

Need help to create a basic CV? Complete the CV form, available at your local library & bring it to one of the CV writing clinics. Tauranga Library Tues 10am. Weds 10am.

Papamoa Library Fri 12.30pm.

Greerton Library Mon 12.30pm & Thurs 12.30pm.

Depression Support Group Support for people with an experience of depression 1-2pm. For info or transport, Junction 543 3010 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 6.15-8.30pm.

Learn public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail.com Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength.

Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm.

Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire.

Cathy 579 2040

Junction Mental Health Peer Support And advocacy: Coffee & chat

at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am 12pm. 543 3010

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Sewing Connexion Tauranga

Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 9.30am - 2pm. Sew, share ideas & improve techniques. Pam 021 276 5390 South City Indoor Bowls Open Fours Tournament (plate & raffle item) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Keith 577 1116 Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Meet 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 178 Elizabeth St, Tga. 0274 177 581 Tauranga Samba Every Tues meet at Mount Sports Centre 7-9pm.

Brazilian drumming & percussion. No experience needed. Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Toastmasters Every Tues at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm.

Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989 Welcome Bay Wheelers Recreational cycle group meet every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9.30am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272 Welcome to Katikati ‘Newcomers’ meet & greet. Find out what the town is all about & what it has to offer. At Little Blue House (behind BNZ) 10am. Complimentary morning tea & welcome pack. Jacqui 549 5250

Narcotics Anonymous Working the steps. Closed meeting every Weds.

Downstairs Hall (accessed from the building’s rear), Salvation Army Recover Church, 375 Cameron Rd 7.30-9pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help.

0800 NA TODAY Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Lindemann Rd to Wairoa Falls (partly off track). Grade mod, approx 5.5hrs.

Glyn 543 0949 Tauranga South Garden Club First Weds of month at Central Baptist Church Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1.30-3pm. Visitors welcome.

Margaret 578 1017 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www. cityearlystart.co.nz

Weds Evening Mountain Bike Ride

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at

Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016 Wednesday Recreational Cycle Meet at Sulphur Point, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513

Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at

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Wednesday 3 August Kulim Park 10am. 578 2631

Thursday 4 August

Te Puke, Te Puke Baptist Church cnr Malyon St/Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm.

0800 229 6757 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. 575 4650 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939 Community Bible Study International Join us at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on the Book of James.

Julie 552 4068 Fernland Spa Water Exercise Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Fitness League Te Puke Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, increased strength.

Every Weds at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Oxford St 9.30-10.30am.

Gloria 573 4429 Five Hundred Cards Every Weds at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1pm. $3 a session. Includes weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate.

Barbara 572 4962 Friends of Tauranga Art Gallery Art in the Afternoon held first Weds of the month at the Gallery cnr Wharf & Willow Sts 2.45pm. Guest speaker Stephanie Smith - ‘Stefan Knapp, 1921-1996: artist at large’. Cost: Friends: gold coin, Visitors $5.

Linda Inglis 544 2818 friends@artgallery.org.nz Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Champ Finals 7pm. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Bay Coastal Healing Rooms, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd (Bayfair), Mt Maunganui.

Caring, trained Christians pray for your physical, emotional & spiritual health. First & thirds Weds (Aug 3 & 17) 2.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary, no charge. 022 120 5406 Heart Foundation Info Morning For people who have Atrial Fibrillation & their families, for morning tea Aug 10 at Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 10.30am. To book a space, Francesca 575 4787 Kiwi Toasters Building communication & confidence 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds at 3 Palm Springs Blvd (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm.

Chrissy 027 296 7939

Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $5 a bag. You pick.

Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Celebrating Life in Recovery Cheri Peters lived a life of violence & addiction from which there was no escape, or so she thought. Aug 4 & 5 7pm & Aug 6 10.50am, 2pm, 7pm at Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys College 664 Cameron Rd. Aug 6 10.50am program at Tauranga SDA Church, 25 Moffat Rd, Tauranga. Free. Norah 552 4021 or 027 442 2379 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes & visits to other clubs. John 575 2422

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm start. Speaker: Robert James Haywood, mediumship, crystal bowls etc. Janet 027 264 0226

Tues morning class 10am - 12pm.

Weds advanced, Thurs club night & new dancers, 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063

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Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre every Thurs 10am - 12pm for Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem”. Jack/ Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities.

Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Free Mediation Classes Every Thurs at Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre, 80 Alice Way, off Parton Rd 7pm. Find peace, love & joy & make your life rewarding. Ian 576 2032 Free Skin Facial Pamper Trial Group session or one on one. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Mah-Jong Every Thurs at Bowls Matua Bowling Club, 108 Levers Rd, Matua 1-4pm. Beginners welcome.

Julia 576 4127 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts available. Talented tutors. $3 entry. June 544 0823

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat

Held 1-2pm. For info or transport, Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010 Mount Underwater Club Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (Cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui) 7.30pm. Presentation: Great Barrier Reef. New members welcome. Gail 021 471 768 or gail. bingham58@gmail.com

Orange City Square & Round Dance

Papamoa 500 Card Club Every Thurs at

Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm.

Dave 575 5887 Petanque Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd 1pm. Tuition given to new players. No equip needed to start. Charles 570 1099

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Interested in building self-esteem, growing confidence, overcome fears of rejection, failure or criticism?

Gain skills & insight to make changes to be who you want to be & live the life you want. Courses start Aug 11 for 6 weeks at St Mary’s Church. Day & night option.

Thurs 12.30-2.30pm & 6-8pm. Course cost $55. To book; 575 9945 or email: naudeen@mountanglican.org.nz Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi & Taoist Qigoing Every Thurs morning at Elizabeth St Community Centre. Warren 574 2464 or 0274 745 389 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart & associated diseases.

Every Mon & Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai Rd 9.30-10.30am. $4pp. Diana 021 0476 155 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35yrs+, Tauranga lawn tennis club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. New players welcome, $3 ball fee. tsw-bop@ gmail.com or 021 0576 601 The Alpha Course If you would like to explore the Christian Faith in a friendly, open & informal environment, meet for dessert, coffee & presentation at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mount 7pm. Heidi 575 4807 Ukulele Lessons For primary age children.

Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz

Friday 5 August Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Meet every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome.

Chrissy 572 0818 Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family.

Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to?

Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Club night. Tauranga City Silver Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm.

Sally 571 8914 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Friday at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.308.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help.

0800 NA TODAY Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner 3rd Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include: painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. Margaret 543 3244

Te Puke Lawn Bowling Club

Palmer Court. Friday friendly roll up 12.30pm. New players welcome, bowls available. Mufti, flat soled shoes. Paul 573 8991 The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376

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CUT THIS AD OUT if you’re not insured, and keep in your glove box for future use. Had a motor vehicle accident and you’re not insured? Get an independent review of the costs being requested from you. Don’t think you are at fault but without insurance feel pressured to pay? Our company has helped many people in your situation.

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computers Susah Encarbo, Genelyn Most, Jovelyn Copsey and Nida Skov selling traditional Filipino donuts called Shakoy.

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public notice ADULT LEARNERS AWARDS Time to nominate a worthy Tutor, Course Provider, Adult Student or Lifetime Learner. Contact Shelley for Forms. Ph 544 9557 ANNUAL BOOK SALE Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or videos please.

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trades & services BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

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Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTERS For all your quality interior painting requirements we offer you tidy work and of course free no obligation quotes. Please phone Stewart at Trad to Rad Ltd on 544 0538 or 021 929 976 PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting.

Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TILER 30 years + experience, qualified in all aspects of tiling.

Available now! Ph 0204 0864 211

spiritual guidance

TRADESMAN PAINTER 30 plus years experience. Free quotes.

Ph Mark 027 699 8356

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction? Confused, not sure where you’re heading? Readings, Healings and Counselling by experienced therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

to let LARGE 5 BEDROOM home over two levels, 2 car internal garage, ideal for extended family. $500 per week. Ph John 027 458 5291

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

ASPHALT CRACK FILLING. Adds years to your asphalt.

Stop water seeping under asphalt and creating pot holes.

Also small pot holes filled. Jim 576 7339 or 027 383 5507

WINDOW CLEANING Home, business, rural. Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke.

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

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs.

Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Driving Miss Daisy 0800 363 000

travel & tours ”A A A” CHATEAU TONGARIRO HOTEL WINTER ESCAPE. - Tour 2: - World of Wearable Art & Te Papa in Wellington. - Tour 3: - Discover Stewart Island & Ulva Island.

Tour 4: - Discover Coromandel Peninsula. - Tour 5: - Chatham Islands Holiday. Contact our Hinterland Tours Team to chat about our memorable holidays and entertaining shows. Door to Door Service & Free Newsletters.

Ph: 575 8118 or 027 235 7714.

“A A A A” - MOLESWORTH STATION & MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS TOUR & BEYOND. Ph: The Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 17th AUG ENJOY FINE DINING at Solitaire Lodge. 24th - 25th Aug Gentle Annie Drive over roads less travelled through a spectacular part of the North Island overnight in Napier and return via Waikeremoana.

7-10th Sept My Fair Lady Comes to Sydney Opera House. 16th-24th Sept Join us as we venture through the Australian outback on The Ghan. Limited spaces. Call us now to book and ask about our 2016 Catalogue for upcoming trips and tours. Zealandier Tours Ph 575 6425 or email admin@zealandertours.com A FOUR DAY TOUR to Taranaki Rhododendron Festival that includes all entrances and gardens. 2 seats left. Book now for ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ musical. Also Summer Rail Cart Tours. Ph John’s Tours 576 9305 NO 8 TOURS New Zealand’s Senior Travel Club - 4 Days to Glorious Golden Bay and Farewell Spit. Departs: 10th September 2016. Includes: Private Coach from your door and Return, Air NZ Flights - Drive from Nelson to Takaka along coastal plains of Motueka viewing Mountain vistas atop Kahurangi Range. Visit the crystal clear waters of Te Waikoropupu Springs, Collingwood Wakamarama Ranges. Indulge in a Scrumptious Hosted lunch & tour at the Hidden Paradise of Westhaven Lodge on its own exclusive Peninsula. Enjoy a Guided Tour to explore Cape Farewell, the northernmost point of the South Island exploring spectacular coastal cliffs along the way view the basking seals & pups. Explore the historic buildings and the Farewell Spit Lighthouse soaking up the stunning views of Tasman Coastline. Also Anatoki Salmon Farm tour, Nagarua Caves and Rabbit Island. – Book Now seats are limited - Free door to door service & colour catalogue - Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

wanted PSP WITH GAMES $30 & under.

Txt 0204 288 225

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