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29 June 2012, Issue 604

The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper.

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Discipline and Grace No goal is too high for Pahoia ballerina Grace Davison. From her first dance lesson as a four-year-old, her dream of living on the stage is coming closer every year.

But as she knows, making progress towards any major goal requires discipline, determination and sacrifice. Grace, 17, has made the final 30 in in the last two English ballet schools she

applied for – out of thousands of applicants.

It is a major accomplishment, but with places only offered to the top 12 dancers, Grace knows she has a lot of work to do to scale to the top.

To get ahead she has upped her training tempo – putting in 25 hours in the dance studio every week to build on her talent and squeeze in the two-year Royal Academy of Dance’s Advanced 2 training.

She has also switched her studies to corre-

spondence school, to give her more flexibility to fit in her dancing – sometimes rising at 3am to complete schoolwork so she can dance at 9am.

“It does take a lot of discipline and you get the occasions when ballet takes over a bit, but it’s been really good for me.”

Next week she will compete at the Tauranga Performing Arts Competition, after a two year absence, in the hope of winning back the senior ballet championship cup she won two

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years ago. It is one of the trophies she particularly cherished for its place in history, charting the rise of New Zealand ballet with many leading dancer’s names engraved on it.

Dancing well at the competition will also be symbolic for Grace after missing the event last year because of a car accident.

By Hamish Carter More on Page 15.

Pictured: Pahoia ballerina Grace Davison has overcome a head injury to pursue her dancing dream. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Just how you like it More puerile and gratuitous nonsense

It’s good to be back with yet another column of “puerile and gratuitous” nonsense, as one reader labelled it this week.

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This did not concern me greatly, because the comment arrived on Wednesday, International Self Esteem Day. Any other day and I might have beaten myself up, but not this day. Brimming over with self-confidence and empowered to banish all destructive negativity, means I can soar above bullying and perform to my puerile and gratuitous best.

Odd, however, that it seems to be the puerile and gratuitous items that you readers find so entertaining, so we’re pleased to announce that there won’t be any let up on the P&G for as long as sarcasm, satire and poor taste pulses through my veins.

I see it more as a reflection of my readers’ sick expectations than anything. You sad bastards.

‘Give the people what they want,’ the Kinks said in 1982. Although it could also have been said by any of the raft of life-sucking politicians who have bowed to pressure from the increasing masses of bludgers over the years.

Which brings me to this piece sent in by reader Tony F: The folks who are getting free stuff don’t like the folks who are paying for the free stuff, because the folks who are paying for the free stuff can no longer afford to pay for both the free stuff and their own stuff.

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250 years after being founded. The Winter woes reason? The voters figured out they Meanwhile, discerning readers will could vote themselves money from have noticed that we’ve passed the the treasury by electing people who shortest day of the year and the optipromised to give them money from mists are looking forward to longer, the treasury in exchange for electing warmer days and the balmy breezes of them. Thomas Jefferson said it best: summer.

“Democracy will cease to exist when The romantics and traditionalists are you take away from those who are embracing the crisp, wintry environwilling to work and give to those who ment and planning a July midwinter would not”.

Christmas, so for the first time in our The number of people now gettopsy turvy southern hemisphere lives, ting free stuff outnumbers the people we can finally sing with some convicpaying for the free stuff. tion about sleigh bells and snowy A Nation of Sheep Breeds a GovernChristmas things. ment of Wolves!

The Ebenezers are horrified with “The problem with socialism is that the prospect of two Christmases a eventually you run out of other peoyear. They reckon one is bad enough, ple’s money.” -- Margaret Thatcher right in the middle of summer that Geez Margaret, that could be just interrupts the fishing prospects, why puerile and gratuitous. would anyone be silly enough to inflict How to not use a dishwasher themselves to the gruelling twice?

In completely unrelated news, yet The pessimists know that in reality, another survey has discovered that we the worst of winter generally comes are a nation of the great unwashed, after the shortest day so they are when it comes to operating our dishhunkering down and making sensible washers. preparations to get through it: they’ve I don’t have too many problems with booked flights to the Gold Coast. mine; although occasionally I have Parting thought: to repeat the instructions if she’s not There’s only 178 days till the real listening.

Christmas.

However, the survey found that 40 IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission of the publishers. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers. The Weekend Sun takes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all published information however will not be liable in any way for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Characteristics of Generation Y vary by region, depending on social and economic conditions. However, it is generally marked by an increased use and familiarity with communications, media, and digital technologies. No interns were harmed in the making of this publication.

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TECT arena ownership transfer

Ownership of the TECT arena at Baypark has been transferred from the Tauranga City Council to its council controlled organisation Tauranga City Venues Ltd. The arena, which opened for business in September 2011, is operated by Tauranga City Venues Ltd. The arena was built using funding from TCC loans, development contributions and a TECT grant of $6 million.

The ownership transfer is in line with an earlier agreement between TECT, TCC and TCVL that the $6 million grant was contingent on the arena being transferred to TCVL on completion. That way the full $6 million is applied to the purchase price.

The asset transfer does not include the site which is on land leased by TCVL from TCC, granted when the stadium assets were transferred to TCVL in 2007.

The $41 million arena is paid

for by a $24 million loan and $11 million loan obtained by the city council plus the TECT $6 million.

The capital and funding structure is to be a money-go-round.

TCVL will issue $11 million of ordinary unpaid shares to Tauranga City Investments Ltd, and in turn TCIL will issue $11 million in shares to the TCC. The subscription price will be paid on the day of issue.

TCVL will issue $16 million of ordinary shares to TCIL which will in turn issue $16 million in shares to TCC. The subscription price is to be unpaid until a call is made by the shareholder for payment.

The city council acting chief executive will also initiate a two way loan under which TCC agrees to advance TCVL a sum to fund the balance of the purchase, about $24 million.

The settlement date is August 12 to coincide with the expiry of the defects liability period under the construction contract. Risk will pass to TCVL on the settlement

date.

City council business services manager Dean Riley also hinted that the council had to approve the resolutions because the finances involved are incorporated in the ten year plan which was adopted on Tuesday.

The TECT transfer agenda item was supposed to have been passed last week, but that meeting was cancelled because of former chief executive Ken Paterson’s sudden death.

Transferring the assets to TCVL is also consistent with CCO Tauranga City Aquatics Ltd. which owns the city’s pools.

Calling it “smoke and mirrors accounting”, councillor Catherine Stewart says because of the amount involved she would have preferred to see in writing, the legal and tax advice Dean Riley said he had obtained.

When she asked why it wouldn’t be left until the expected CCO review is completed, Mayor Stuart Crosby said the council would be breaching the TECT agreement.

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Management basics were ignored again in 2010 as Trustees voted to grant Council $5.9 million for TISEC based on a “summary business case”. TCVL, the council organization running TISEC, is already in MASSIVE financial strife and Tauranga City Council was required to provide a “letter of comfort” confirming it will pay for TCVL’s losses. Those losses will be funded by you!

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Mount solar star powering Pacific Work to create the world’s first solar-powered nation has begun by a Mount Maunganui solar business.

Mount Maunganui company Powersmart Solar is leading the charge to make the world a more sustainable place, with work underway to create the

Mike Bassett-Smith hopes the Tokelau project will be the first of many for Powersmart Solar to power Pacific and Asian islands by the sun.

Solar panels and equipment arrive on Tokelau to create the first solarpowered nation. world’s first solar powered country.

The company has begun work setting up standalone power systems on Tokelau’s three tropical atolls, for the $7.5 million Tokelau Renewable Energy Project.

Director Mike Bassett-Smith says the company has been working towards this project to make the tiny Pacific nation the world’s first solar-powered since hearing about it three years ago.

Mike says the project is already attracting a lot of attention and he is certain it will lead to many similar projects throughout Asia and the Pacific.

“Tokelau was a great opportunity for us to leverage our capabilities. It’s a big boost for us in terms of this project and our core competencies.

“If you step back from Tokelau and consider how many islands there are in the Pacific and island nations, and almost all of them are operating off diesel generators where the cost of diesel is a major issue – you can see there is a lot of scope.”

The project has been designed, engineered and project managed by the company, while five staff arrived on the ground at Tokelau earlier this month to lead the installation work. The stand-alone systems on each atoll, which are linked to battery storage, will replace diesel power generators.

In total the project will install 4032 solar panels by the time it is completed in November to provide power for the 1411 residents. The system is linked to a diesel generator that will prolong battery life by boosting battery power when low from poor weather.

On Friday the company will be in the running for the Bay of Plenty ‘Emerging Exporter of the Year Award’, on the back of its success with some major commercial developments in Australia, and the new projects it is already lining up in the Pacific and Asia.

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Boxing on - a life-skills boost

Caleb Smith, 13, is among the young people benefiting from Stephen Picard’s boxing coaching.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

As a boy Stephen Picard admits to being a bit of a tearaway and getting into some trouble with the police.

But then this all changed when his father introduced him to the discipline and focus of boxing.

Stephen credits the sport with getting his life on the straight and narrow – going on to win three national boxing titles when he was in his prime.

Last year Stephen fulfilled a long-time ambition to provide the same support to a new generation of youth, setting up his own boxing gym in an empty property in the Brook St industrial estate in Fraser Cove.

Twice a week he opens his doors to anyone interested, instilling discipline and training them for no charge – all he asks is an investment of commitment.

“I believe it teaches them a bit of discipline and

respect. It’s great for their fitness and a good positive outlet compared to tagging and that sort of thing.

“It’s just about providing a place where young people can come and learn life skills through the art of boxing. You see the impact it’s having on the kids and it’s great.”

Stephen says his focus has always been on teaching the boxing fundamentals and discipline, but a passion for the sport saw his first student take part in and win his first competitive fight in Otorohanga last weekend.

“It’s been fantastic for Caleb, it’s been great for his confidence and his focus, and there are two or three others who want to follow him into competition now.”

Every Tuesday and Thursday Stephen runs the Western Bay Boxing Club from 6-8.30pm out of an empty industrial property at 7/20 Brook St,

By Hamish Carter Fraser Cove.

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Focussing on environment Forget about lab-coat wearing boffins boiling up chemical brews on Bunsen burners - Tauranga Girls’ College Year 12 student Freya Sullivan is focussing on using science to help save the environment.

The committed environmentalist is soon heading to Raoul Island in the Kermadec Islands to take part in the ‘Young Blake Expedition’ - a scientific study to learn more about the island chain 1000km northeast of New Zealand.

The 11-day expedition has been organised by the Sir Peter Blake Trust with the aim of promoting an understanding of the biodiversity in the Kermadec Marine Reserve. A group of 30 secondary students from around the country have been chosen for the 11-day expedition in August aboard HMNZS Canterbury.

Freya, 16, says she is excited about the opportunity which will see her working alongside scientists and DOC experts while enjoying her own love of the outdoors.

She is particularly looking forward to snorkelling.

As part of a pre-expedition camp organised in April, Freya says she was “amazed” with her experience snorkelling in the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve off Whangarei, but has

been told the Kermadecs are even “far more impressive”.

“There are all sorts of interesting projects for us to get involved in – there is even going to be some shark-tagging but I’m not sure what that involves.”

With a love of botany, ecology and zoology Freya is determined to build a career as an environmental scientist – saying she finds the field “so interesting”. But her focus on making a difference in protecting the environment has also seen her take part in Young Palm Leaders Forum in Japan’s Okinawa as a member of the New Zealand youth delegation.

“It was a chance for young people from counties in the Pacific region to let the leaders know what young people want for their country.”

By Hamish Carter

From the lab to the outdoors, Tauranga Girls’ College Year 12 student Freya Sullivan is focused on using science to protect the environment.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Ten Year Plan adopted, rates struck Tauranga rates are going to increase 3.8 per cent this year, as part of resolutions adopted this week.

The amount of the increase is held within the council’s growth, plus inflation, plus two per cent formula decided earlier in the term.

But the proposed 6 per cent rate increase for the 2013/14 year is outside the formula. The inconsistency arises because the financial strategy was completed after the long term plan decisions were made.

Councillors believe part of an expected rates surplus this year may change the outlook.

Councillors’ comments on the plan are that some tough decisions have put the council in a better position to weather the current economic conditions.

“It’s not over yet, there’s still more work to be done,” says David Stewart.

Councillors regard the plan as buying some breathing space during which the council can act to reduce debt.

The council’s current economic survival depends on the low interest rates caused by the global financial crisis. If they start to rise again the council, which owes close to its limit – will again be in trouble.

The uniform annual charge is $720 per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.

The general rate is $0.00198733 in the dollar of a property’s capital value.

The economic development rate is set at $0.00045235 in the dollar on commercial rating units.

The water rate is set at $1.70 per cubic metre of water consumed. The base rate is based on the connection size of metred water supply; $26 for 20mm, $52 for 25mm, $210 for 40mm, $415 for 50mm and $830 for 80mm.

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Targeted rates continue for The Lakes, the Papamoa Coast, and the Excelsa subdivision at Papamoa.

At The Lakes ratepayers pay an additional $166.23 per rating unit, Papamoa Coast $202.11, and $45.97 at Excelsa.

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Writing her own story From fantasy and science fiction, to writing for young people and a ‘chick-lit’ book – the one thing that all of Lee Murray’s stories share is the Bay of Plenty backdrop.

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Writing her own future: Tauranga emerging writer Lee Murray literary career has had a boost after winning the Sir Julius Vogel Award. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Ask the emerging Tauranga writer about her preferred genre and she will probably chuckle and say she is having fun finding out.

“I’m just new to this. I’m just exploring, learning. So I’m jumping around, I’m all over the place because I haven’t really decided what I’m writing yet.

But everything I write has a New Zealand focus and is set in the Bay.” Lee says all the stories are set here because it’s what she knows and loves. Lee is modest about her talents, emphasising she is finding her voice through the nib of a pen – but her recent success, including winning the Sir Julius Vogel literary award for young fiction, show she has a growing number of fans The award for her book ‘Battle of the Birds’ is just the latest in a string of successes for the writer who was still ‘bouncing off the

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The award – the highest accolade in New Zealand for a science fiction-fantasy writer, follows a mentorship under highly acclaimed teen writer Graeme Lay. Her ‘chick-lit’ novel ‘A Dash of Reality’ has also received high praise and has been selected among 40 New Zealand books to be promoted at the Frankfurt book fair in October.

“The mentorship was extremely valuable. He’s a real heavyweight in the industry and it was great to get his critique.”

Lee says his feedback was invaluable, including telling her what needed to be redone.

“One chapter he wanted me to completely cross out but he knows what he’s talking about.

As soon as you start seeing your writing as something malleable that you can improve and polish, you are looking for that

critical feedback.”

Lee describes ‘Battle of Birds’ as a ‘first magical reader’ about a war between flighted and flightless birds, incorporating time travel and hot air balloons. She has been talking to intermediate pupils about the book and loves the direct feedback from enthusiastic readers.

“One thing I really love about this book is seeing kids get really excited about reading and seeing the impact your words can have on them. It’s just the best thing.”

Looking ahead Lee is unsure which direction her writing will take after finishing a science fiction thriller set in the Urewera – but knows she will keep following her pen.

“I just love it, I just love writing our stories. I think I will find a genre that I really love and will stick with it - maybe its science fiction-fantasy.”

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Help wanted for homeless cats

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It’s a cat-lover’s worst nightmare.

Greerton resident Heather Sing is moving to the Sunshine Coast in two weeks and is terrified she may have to abandon the group of homeless cats she has been feeding for more than a decade.

“It’s just something I started, I can’t not do it.”

Currently, Heather feeds the cats once a day; ‘rain, hail or snow’.

The meal – consisting of chicken necks, canned food, biscuits and water – costs Heather about $8 a day.

“Without the chicken necks that price would dramatically reduce; the SPCA has said they will help out with food.”

Heather’s husband moved to the Sunshine Coast four weeks ago after quitting his job of 12 years with the Ministry of Justice in the pursuit of something different.

Heather is delaying her move as long as possible to try and find someone to feed the cats.

She says the SPCA has told her the cats are her problem and if a replacement is not found the cats will most likely be caught and euthanised.

“I don’t think I could live with myself.”

She also has four pet cats she is trying to rehome.

If you can help, phone Heather, 07 578 4770.

Is it ok for a family member to officiate at the funeral?

Yes, it’s great to involve family in the service, we encourage any ideas or people to help personalise the service, however we recommend that you let us arrange a professional funeral celebrant to guide the family member prior to the service

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Heather Sing is searching for someone to feed her beloved cats. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Bedtime for Design Mobel Seventeen workers have been made redundant at Greerton manufacturer Opco following the loss of its contract to manufacture Design Mobel beds.

The award-winning high end furniture brand was established by Tauranga businessman Dave MacFarlane in 1988, growing to become a Western Bay business icon employing more than 120 staff at its peak. But Design Mobel brand owner Sleepyhead Group, which bought the company off founder Dave MacFarlane in 2008, blames a drop in demand and lower priced competition for the changes.

Sleepyhead, which is now part of the Comfort Group, has had the Design Mobel beds made under contract by Opco in its Maleme Street factory. Opco is owned by Dave MacFarlane.

The brand’s unique Your Bodyfit Sleep System has earned many awards for design and sustainability.

Comfort Group general manager Chris Taylor says he had worked closely with Opco over the past year to look at ways to cut costs, alter the design and lower the price point to compete more strongly but had “exhausted all options” when it decided to terminate the contract in lateFebruary.

Chris says the pinnacle of the market, where Design Mobel sat, had shrunk significantly since the recession, while new competitors in the high-end sector were offering lower prices.

“It’s been swimming against a very strong tide of low cost import products and reducing prices in the market. It’s very sad for us all.”

Chris says the Design Mobel brand would be retained due to its reputation – with top mattresses continuing to be branded under the label. But he says the company is looking at alternative, lower price alternatives in the high-end bed category which will be manufactured overseas if they go ahead.

Dave says the redundancies, which took effect last month, followed the loss of the contract in February. Opco’s remaining 13 staff will amalgamate and relocate to Mastercraft Kitchens’ Glasgow Street premises.

Opco general manager Colin Campbell says the merger will build on the company’s experience working with timber and Mastercraft’s complementary experience with panels.

Opco also contract manufactures furniture for brands including Formway, Simon Jones Furniture and Neal Smith Design, along with designer burial caskets for Return to Sender.

By Hamish Carter

Council shrinkage proposed Katikati, Te Puke and Waihi Beach residents are being asked to consider shrinking the Western Bay of Plenty District Council in line with a proposal voted for public consultation.

A new-look council would have only eight councillors representing three wards instead of 12 councillors and five wards at present.

The change is proposed to bring the district’s councillor/voter ratio back in balance. Under the Local Electoral Act every councillor should represent a similar number of people.

In the Western Bay the ratio is out of kilter due to an unequal balance of elected representatives to population in Te Puke and Waihi Beach, where residents are now over-represented by councillors, and Katikati, where residents are under-represented.

It is proposed to merge the wards of Waihi Beach, Katikati, Kaimai, Te Puke and Maketu into three new wards.

These will be the Western Ward (Waihi Beach, Katikati and Matakana Island) the Central Ward (Kaimai, Omokoroa, Te Puna) and the Eastern Ward (Te Puke and Maketu).

There will be three councillors each for the Eastern and Central wards and two for the Western Ward. Councillors believe the reduction in the number of councillors from 12 to 8 is a better ratio of councillors to population.

Councillor Garry Webber says it will also bring the district council into balance with other local councils.

There are about 45,380 Western Bay residents, served by 12 councillors, a mayor and five community boards.

Tauranga city with a population of about 120,000 is served by a mayor and 10 councillors and no community boards.

The city has a ratio of about 10,000 people per councillor. The regional council has a ratio of about 30,000 residents per councillor, while the Western Bay district ratio is 3781 residents per councillor.

Garry says a Western Bay district ratio of 5500 residents per councillor is more appropriate, which leads to a council of eight.

Submissions on the proposal must be received by the council no later than 4pm, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. They will be heard on Friday, August 17.

By Andrew Campbell

Take a flag pole...

Simple props can often make a family portrait more interesting.

I carefully selected a good viewpoint of this homemade flagpole on the beach at Mount Maunganui.

When you photograph into the sun, flare in the lens is often a problem.

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Special thanks to Dan, Danielle and Rylan who is up the pole. For portrait information, email photos@andybelcher.com

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There are two sides to every story Along with some other elected members I attended the signing ceremony of the Deed of Settlement of Historical Claims between Ngati Ranginui and the Crown (Government/ taxpayers).

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The settlement included an unreserved apology from Minister for Treaty Settlements, Chris Finlayson, on behalf of the Crown; and a $39.5 million settlement package of commercial properties, cash and cultural properties (45 in all). This is the first of four settlements locally and when I last heard a total settlement amount it was rumoured to be in the $400 - $500 million range. I did pick up from comments from some Maori that this is the first in an ongoing process.

This will give cause for concern as settlements are touted as a full and final settlement.

As I wrote last week, the history behind all this

depends on your perspective. We were taught about Maori Wars.

Today it is Land Wars. In the version we were taught, Maori were the baddies. Today there’s another version where Maori well and truly thumped General Cameron and his troops at Gate Pa on 29 April 1864. Maori tactics well and truly outfoxed British formal warfare.

Maori chief Henare Taratoa, who had been taught English by Archdeacon Brown at the Mission House, had drawn up rules of engagement which Maori adhered to. Well, British Colonial rule didn’t take kindly to that thumping and on 21 June 1864, as Maori were digging another fortification at Te Ranga, Colonel Greer and 600 troops opened up on them from 700 yards with four and six pounder guns. They flattened the pa site and after a two hour bombardment, surviving women, children and elderly escaped. As the British troops marched on the pa, the Maori warriors walked out of the pa unarmed. The troops dropped their arms but were then ordered by their officers to keep firing. That day 107 Maori were massacred, with few badly wounded survivors. That’s a bit different from the suicide charge we were taught Maori did.

And of course it was all about land.

Subsequently the Crown confiscated 86,602.804 hectares as a punishment for “those persons as having been engaged in rebellion against the Crown’s authority...” That by the way is a very brief, simple and general overview of a complicated issue. As the minister and his party came onto the Te Ranga site, they were challenged by a real fearsome haka – the best I’ve seen – no tourist bit here. These haka must have scared the daylights out of the British! And as the ceremony proceeded I reflected that of the Crown representatives, most were of Maori descent. I didn’t detect one representative of the British Government nor an accompanying cheque.

New Zealanders apologising to New Zealanders and compensation being paid by New Zealanders. It was the same story wherever British Colonial policy and supremacy was conducted. Africa, India, China, America, Australia, New Zealand.

Both good and bad. Ireland, Scotland and Wales proved the British would even do it to themselves.

Now it’s time to put it all to rest,

learn the lessons and move forward as one nation and people.

Back at council and Projects and Monitoring Committee. Staff said we were on track for a $2.7-$3.1 million rates surplus this year ending 30 June. Clifford Paxton, the new area police commander told members that there had been an overall crime reduction of 13.8 per cent in the Tauranga area, with a 58 per cent resolution of all crime.

Tsunami sirens

There were 240 responses to the trial of tsunami sirens by one of the tenderers, Kordia. Staff thanked all respondents, including those who didn’t hear a thing. I asked how you would know if you didn’t hear!

Seriously though, this was a test by a tenderer and not necessarily the successful tenderer, as that hasn’t yet been decided. To get a resource consent the decibel range has to be between 75-105 decibels. As someone said, you might be dead but your hearing will be okay.

Applicant naming

At long last the successful applicants for the trust board to administer the Frank Sydenham Park at Brookfield are about to be announced by council. This has just gone on and on; hopefully now there can be some community action. A planning consent application has been received for a supermarket at Bureta on the site of the Bureta Park Motor Inn. The land to the east of the hotel is a council park and will remain along with the trees on it. It is a notified application, so you will all your chance to have your say. I suspect there will be plenty said.

Money in the pipeline

As reported last week, the Southern Pipeline from Maleme Street to Memorial Park is now complete and operating and around half a million dollars under budget. Well done to contractors, Downers, consultants, sub-contractors and staff for a relatively smooth and well organised project. There was a lot of flexibility and initiative put into this to reduce public disruption to a minimum.

For example, at the project’s beginning getting past the Merivale

shops at affordable cost and not unduly disrupting their service was a problem.

This was solved by a new underground thrusting system that popped up late in the scheme.

Treasury staff reported interest rates we pay for city loans have dipped below six per cent and are not expected to move markedly in the foreseeable future. Total council net debt at May 31 was $385.3 million, of which $271.3 million is ratepayer funded. Route K and Pyes Pa Bypass loans totalling $69.9 million is the monkey on council’s back – or more likely a grizzly bear. Interest is being capitalised and negotiations with NZTA are ongoing. Former TCC CEO Stephen Town is presently acting CEO of NZTA. I just mention that as a point of interest.

No no, not interest on Route K!

Change coming

Council will make submissions on the Local Government Amendment Act. This act won’t be a king hit on councils but there will be a much needed change. One positive side-effect is that the sole Local Government Commission of Mssrs Piper Bull and Kirby are gone.

Good riddance in my opinion to a busy body of small-minded, leftleaning failed autocrats imposing their personal view of democracy on communities – without any appeal or recourse to their victims.

Council has struck next year’s rates – 3.8 per cent rate revenue increase.

The only change from the draft is to road resealing.

It will now be on a ‘fit for purpose’ basis – not ‘like for like’. NZTA advised council that ‘like for like’ will cost ratepayers around $1 million extra over three years.

Development Contributions (DC) are likely to be addressed next year in another bid to uncomplicate what has developed into a science.

Larry Baldock, Rick Curach and Catherine Stewart indicated support for more ratepayer funding to reduce DCs. I’ll cover more detail of these matters next week.

This week’s mindbender from Adlai Stevenson – flattery is alright – if you don’t inhale.

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Arrests in attempted robbery case Two arrests have been made by police investigating the attempted robbery of a service station in Waihi and the aggravated robbery of a dairy in Katikati on 18 June.

A 19-year-old man from Rotorua was arrested on Monday. He appeared in Rotorua District Court on two charges of

Quick thinking chipper clears crash A helpful chipper enabled police to quickly re-open a section of State Highway 2 near its intersection with Wolseley Road north of Katikati on Tuesday after a logging truck overturned, spilling its load across the road.

The truck and trailer unit was travelling south along SH2 when it overturned on a bend spilling about 35 to 40 logs across the highway at about 10.30am. Constable Peter Krom says local contractor Tony Crapp from Western Bay Chipping volunteered the services of his machine to clear logs from the road.

Uncertainty about reform

I am very concerned about local government reform.

I agree with the need for change.

I applaud the aim of efficient and effective local government.

We need to reduce bureaucracy, simplify and integrate planning, reduce costs and duplication, utilise and share best practice, focus on essential services and infrastructure. I accept considerable improvement is possible.

But in any organisational reform you must address function before form. Phase 1 of the Local Government Act (LGA) reforms is leading to preparation of structural amalgamation proposals in anticipation of the passing of the Act in November when we have no idea of how functions of councils may change as a result of the Phase 2 work, Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms, Land and Water Forum outcomes and transport reforms which are all planned or underway. This is likely to result in poor outcomes and rework.

assault with intent to rob and is due to reappear on Monday, 2 July.

On Tuesday, a 17-year-old man from Mangakino was arrested and also charged with two counts of assault with intent to rob. He has been remanded in custody until 17 July.

Fishy business in Environment Court Whether or not fish are livestock is the centre of contention at the proposed Katikati fish farm’s Environment Court appeal in Tauranga this week.

Katikati residents are currently appealing against the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s decision to grant consent

to create a fish farm in Pukekura Road in Katikati.

The applicant NZ Premium Aquaculture with Trevor Davidson listed as director has been granted council consent to farm kingfish on their former kiwifruit and avocado orchard in Katikati.

A deal that makes good sense.

Golden realities “Muir’s Reef is within the area currently under land claim negotiation by Waitaha.”

“Waitaha have not been consulted about the proposed mining in this area.”

“Waitaha do not support this

By Ian McLean, spokesperson for the mining.”

Green Party These words, spoken by a Waitaha kaumatua at a public meeting in Papamoa on Monday night, send a chilly message to Glass Earth Mining. The meeting was hosted by the Green Party with Green MP Catherine Delahunty as speaker. Seventy people from as far afield as Katikati and Whakatane attended, reflecting a strong undercurrent of community concern.

Glass Earth Gold has been drilling into the water table at Muir’s Reef without a resource consent – required under regional planning rules. Yet water quality is the key issue. Waihi is not a boom town.

The supposed economic benefits of gold mining have not been received, despite the Martha project.

Mining delivers environmental costs, not prosperity.

Now is the time to say no!

What’s in a name?

I’m not sure why the BOP Regional Council decided to change its name from Environment BOP or EBOP as it was commonly called.

That was a decision before my time. Environment BOP or EBOP gave the council a brand which in my view strongly associated it with its primary purpose of achieving integrated management for the Bay’s natural and physical resources which are land, water, air, soil, minerals, energy, plants and animals.

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Library offering JPs weekly A new JP Service Desk will be open for business in the New Zealand Room of Tauranga Public Library on Fridays.

JP Russell Williams is one of a number of JPs whose services will be available free of charge at the Tauranga City Library.

The service will be open 12-2pm every Friday and the desk will be manned by rostered volunteer JPs. JP Russell Williams says no appointment is needed and the service provided is free.

He says the new JP Service Desk complements the other 13 signing centres now well

established in Tauranga, Katikati, and Te Puke.

He says their service collectively covers every day of the week at different times.

“The best method of finding a Justice of the Peace outside the hours of the various signing centres and service desks is on the internet that covers the whole of New Zealand.

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Avoid a shafting - Australian mines tough to crack Reputable companies, like One Key Resources, Those considering a mining career in provide package deals to help those jumping the ditch Australia should know they will have to secure mining jobs. cover a lot of costs before they get the option Pre-requisites for working in an Australian mine include proof of machinery-related competencies. Black to sign an employment contract.

Recent reports of poor results from people dealing with a suspicious recruiting agency have left some potential miners wondering what happened to their application fees.

During seminars in Rotorua and Auckland, the recruiting agents allegedly told people they would have to pay hundreds of dollars in advance in order to get a job in an Australian or New Guinea mine. Then they disappeared without a trace and are yet to be found.

Applicants were required to pay $390 to get their CV polished, and $300 to set up a Skype interview with a mining company.

Assuming your interview went well, you would also be required to fork over another $1900 to go to the Gold Coast to prepare for your new job.

Although this is a suspected scam, many hopeful emigrants remain undeterred.

Going it alone

A young Tauranga man we will call Ian who wishes to remain anonymous, says he is going to earn big money in the mines. He hasn’t approached any agencies or paid a recruiting agent.

“A lot of it is not what you know but who you know.

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Prospective employees will also need to undergo a coal board medical test costing $350 to $440.

Once the boxes have been ticked, the money paid and the plane ticket booked, there is still no guarantee of a job.

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Different options

There are many different types of induction courses which take approximately three days to complete. The requirements vary between mining companies, so it is best to check which type is required before committing. These courses cost in excess of $1000. Drug and alcohol tests are mandatory and start at around $70.

New Zealand citizens do not require a Visa but will be asked for a copy of their police clearance. These are free but require a bit of paperwork. Many recruiting agents will help secure one at a price.

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Chip seal returns to suburbs City councillors have changed their minds – again – reversing council’s policy on re-sealing city streets because the New Zealand Transport Agency won’t support it.

The issue, canvassed in the ten year plan submissions process, is whether to replace road seal on a ‘like for like’ basis or the ‘fit for purpose’ approach.

For suburbs like Cambridge Heights, Bethlehem and parts of Papamoa, where developers have used hot mix, it means those streets will be resealed with much cheaper chip seal as they approach the end of the hot mix’s 20 year working life.

City streets have a mixture of hot mix and chip seal, generally based on traffic density.

The NZTA subsidises the use of hot mix on busy city streets where traffic volumes warrant its use.

In September 2011 city councillors adopted a policy of replacing hot mix with chip seal on low traffic local roads, but they changed their minds during the ten year plan deliberation process.

That decision was made in spite of ratepayers’ submissions largely in favour of using the far cheaper chip seal – 49 to 32 against, with another 38 submissions arguing for both.

When NZTA heard about the council’s change of mind, it threatened to pull its subsidy, a move that will cost the city’s resealing programme $825,000.

In May the NZTA advised council is expects to spend $35.3 million in Tauranga city during 2012/15 – an increase of 3.8 per cent. When the agency heard about the council’s change of heart a month later, it informed the council that if it sticks with the ‘like for like’ policy, the NZTA will keep funding at the previous level.

The effect on city streets will be substantial, says transport operations manager Martin Parkes. There is already an 85km, or 16 per cent, backlog in re-sealing city streets. Persisting with the ‘like for like’ policy will grow the backlog, and force the council to spend more of its badly needed resealing budget on fixing an increasing number of potholes and cracks in the seal.

“If you don’t keep the roads sealed to an appropriate standard, they can deteriorate

quite quickly,” says Martin.

The requirement is about 41km, or 7.7 per cent, of resealing during the three year period. If the council sticks with the ‘like for like’ replacement policy, Martin says the reseal backlog will grow to 140km or 26.5 per cent by the end of the three year period.

And the NZTA says Tauranga City Council will have to pay all the costs associated.

Larry Baldock’s motion that the council stick with the ‘like for like’ policy failed.

Councillors who earlier supported ‘like for like’, say the NZTA stance forced them to change their minds – again. They thought the NZTA funding for the next three years was a done deal.

Larry argued the difference was only $30 a year for houses in affected streets and he was confident those residents would be happy to pay a special rate to have their streets resealed with hot mix.

Rick Curach unsuccessfully tried to reinsert a special rate provision in the motion supporting the NZTA wishes, but that also failed. Stuart Crosby said the administrative costs of introducing it made it unsustainable.

By Andrew Campbell

Driven young dancer beating the odds From front cover

It was not until Grace collapsed on stage – three months after being involved in a car accident last April – that they realised she had a head injury.

Grace Davison will dance in Katikati on Sunday.

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Anne Davison, Grace’s mother, says the news came as a major shock, with Grace initially told she would not dance for two years. “At this level if you don’t dance for two years that’s it, you can kiss goodbye a career as a professional dancer.”

Determined to get back on the dance floor, Grace threw herself into her rehabilitation and was back performing within three months.

Ballet is the centre of Grace’s world and something she cannot imagine being without.

“I love everything about ballet. It’s an art form that allows you to take the audience with you, somewhere out of their daily life – it’s lovely and it’s magical. You get that occasional time on stage when absolutely nothing else exists and you spend your entire life chasing that.”

After chasing her dream of dancing full-time since starting ballet aged four, Grace says the dream is coming closer.

“It’s partly the progress I’m making but it’s also transferring to my current teacher, Prue Gooch, who has put dancers through this sort of thing before. She’s been an amazing help and inspirational.”

Along with taking part in a series of competitions and auditions over the coming months, a top focus for Grace is competing well at the prestigious National Young Performer competition in Invercargill in October. On Sunday, Grace will perform in a variety show put on by Gaye Hemsley at Katikati’s Memorial Hall from 2pm. Funds raised at this show will go towards Grace’s costs to compete in Invercargill. For more details, phone 07 577 1753.

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Don’t panic about what to do with the kids these holidays.

Instead, take them down to blokart Recreation Park in Papamoa for fun, educational and safe activities the whole family will enjoy.

Formerly known as blokart Heaven, the park is no longer reliant on the wind – with new, electric powered machines on offer.

Drift karts, designed and manufactured by the blokart team, are powered by an electric motor on the front wheel and have specially designed plastic rear wheels to allow for maximum drifting and sliding on the track.

Blokart instructor Luke Jones says drift karts are an entirely different experience from blokart sailing, but one that must be tried.

“These are all about getting sideways

Blokart Recreational Park’s new machine: the drift kart.

Flying the flag for Canada Day Tauranga’s Canadian community has been coming together to celebrate Canada Day on July 1 for more than a decade, and this weekend is no different.

Kiwi Canadian, Jackie Napier is hopeful of another successful day for ex-pats to embrace their Canadian heritage with a potluck picnic.

“We have been renting out the Matua Hall for over 10 years, and it’s a great reason to gather together to celebrate all things Canadian,” says Jackie.

“Going off past years we expect around 30 people to come this year.”

Although it is a Canadian Day celebration, she says the community is welcome to come along and join in the festive fun.

“Anyone is more than welcome to celebrate with us. A lot of people in New Zealand have some type of heritage or link to Canada.

“We hear stories of those who went off to war and settled in Canada, to come back years later with a Canadian husband or wife.

We all have some type of link back to Canada.”

It’s expected there will be traditional Canadian

dishes like casserole, turkey, fruit pies, hot spiced apple drink and lots of red and white decorations and clothing.

Canada Day is the celebration of Canada’s independence from the British Empire on July

1, 1867.

The picnic is being held from 12pm on Sunday, July 1 at Matua Hall on Levers Rd. For more information, phone Jackie Napier, 07 544 8866.

By Heath Moore

and learning to control a drift. They are derived from the downhill drift trikes seen on Youtube and the news; the difference is these are much more safe and controllable.”

Luke says while blokarts are a great way for children to learn about sailing and accurately reading the wind, drift karts are great for teaching defensive driving and controlling slides or drifts.

With separate, purpose-built tracks for both activities, barbecue areas and a sheltered kiosk, the whole family will want to ride all day.

And with a new loyalty card offering a free ride with every five rides, people can do just that.

Phone to make a booking and head on down to blokart Recreation Park these holidays, open seven days from 10am-4.30pm.

By Corrie Taylor

The Weekend Sun has two tickets to blokart Recreational Park to give away to the lucky reader who can tell us what the drift karts back wheels are made out of.

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

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An upright first year for stand-up paddling If you have never tried stand-up paddling now is the perfect time to start.

East Coast Paddler invites you to help celebrate its first birthday and is offering top quality equipment at bargain prices.

After a number of years teaching locals the art of stand-up paddling and outrigger canoeing, the Mount Maunganui company opened up its retail store one year ago.

To commemorate the occasion, starting June 30, East Coast Paddler is holding a two-week birthday sale.

Coach Hiria Rolleston says despite a rocky year with the Rena and poor summer weather, the store’s first year has gone well.

“The key for us has been the relationship building in the community; the people are the most important thing.

“At East Coast Paddler we have a passion for the ocean, our local history and area. We hope to share this with people through stand-up paddling.”

Hiria says it has been awesome watching the sport grow locally and she encourages everyone to give it a go.

“There’s something about being on top

of the water. When you’re on the board you see everything, it’s just a really unbelievable feeling.

“It’s loads of fun; it doesn’t matter what age you are.”

East Coast Paddler on 37 Totara Street stocks everything you need to do stand-

up paddling and outrigger canoeing. The birthday sale starts on Saturday with Moana FM attending the party and there will be a sausage sizzle and a couple of paddle clinics.

For more information phone East Coast Paddler or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eastcoastpaddler

By Corrie Taylor

Fill your boots in Merivale The Merivale community is offering an opportunity for people to fill their boots with second-hand goods on Saturday, June 30.

Merivale Community Centre is hosting a car boot sale as a fundraising event, to run from 8am-12pm.

Registration to sell goods on the day costs $5 and can be attained from the centre. People will have a chance to make a few dollars by selling their secondhand goods, with the registration fee donated to the Merivale community. Merivale Community Centre general manager Graham Cameron says the sale is an

opportunity to fundraise with a community aspect.

“It is an opportunity for people to enjoy each other’s company.”

Every year for the past four years, the event has had a specific theme. Matariki will be the theme this year in celebration of the Maori new year.

Last year, children were encouraged to design a Mothers’ Day card in celebration of Mothers’ Day. This year, children can design Matariki cards for their friends and family. The community centre will celebrate its 20th birthday next year.

By Zoe Hunter

Teenagers create your own book trailer Looking for something creative for your teenager to do during the July holidays?

Look no further than Tauranga Library.

The library is holding an event aimed specifically at teenagers, called ‘Create Your Own Book Trailer’.

A book trailer is like a movie trailer.

Teens will work with a staff member

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in the library’s learning centre to plan, source legally downloadable music and images to create their trailer.

The trailers will be exhibited on the Friday afternoon and go in the draw to win prizes, says teenage services librarian Amanda McFadden.

Spaces are limited for teens aged 12-16 years. The course, run across two classes of two hours, costs $20.

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1000 plants donated Bayfair Shopping Centre’s donation of 1000 plants to an environmental project at the bequest of shoppers reflects people’s commitment to protecting their natural environment.

The shopping centre is donating 1000 native dune plants towards a Coast Care dune replenishment project that will rebuild dunes and educate the public on how to care for the habitat.

Planting days will take place July 2-6 at a special dune location at Arataki Beach. A free daily bus service to the beach will depart Bayfair at 11am each day.

Between now and July 5, the community is invited to book spaces in the daily project.

Project participants can also enter a photography competition which aims to capture the dune environment.

Photos will be displayed next to the Bayfair Information Desk until 8 July, and the public can vote for their favourites.

The photo with the highest number of votes will win a $250 Bayfair gift card.

Complementing Earth Hour 2012’s global theme, Dare to Save the World - ‘I will if you will’ campaign, Bayfair asked shoppers to write a pledge describing ideas to reduce impacts on the environment.

Bayfair marketing manager Nina Rivett says the project provides an opportunity for a family event.

“The dune replenishment project is a great family school holiday activity that we’re proud to be a part of,” says Nina.

Senior land management officer at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mount Maunganui, Pim de Monchy, says he appreciates the partnership with Bayfair.

Pim says it is important to educate people about how to care for the threatened habitat.

“We have lost about three quarters of that habitat in the bay.”

“There are native species that live there that don’t live anywhere else, so it is important hat people know how special that dune environment is,” says Pim.

By Zoe Hunter

Men’s choir to spiritually inspire locals The sound of classic and gospel music will be heard at Central Baptist Church on Sunday, July 15.

“The musical composition will inspire people to think about a better, healthier living on earth,” says John. Gideons International communicates information about Christian gospel to communities worldwide. Dedicated Musician Keith to bible distribuBowen will present a tion and evangelism, variety of classic and Gideons places bibles gospel music with in prisons, schools and the award-winning emergency services in Bay of Plenty Men’s 194 countries.

Choir from 2.30Gideons Interna4pm. tional has allocated The choir, which about 80 million free BOP Men’s Choir stand tall. has about 33 membibles to date. bers, has performed and won awards in Australia and “We print the bible in 93 different languages.”

New Zealand. Gideons International Bay of Plenty An offering will be taken for Gideon bibles on club president John Moore says the choir will inspire Sunday. Admission is free. people to think spiritually.

By Zoe Hunter

Poets to perform for Tauranga Tauranga is welcoming world renowned and local poets to the city next week for the ‘Anything Can Happen’ poetry night.

The event will include international poet Aime Hansen, who has been published in her homeland of Estonia; Owen Bullock who has appeared in more than 100 publication; and success-

ful local poet Margret Beverland.

The evening will also include an open microphone session for members of the public to express their poetry or song writing.

‘Anything Can Happen’ poetry night is on Wednesday July 4 at the Boardroom Cafe, 95 Willow Street with doors opening at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

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Treasured teddies For Tauranga woman Pam Hawkins there is no greater pleasure than the gift of giving.

Pam has given away thousands of hand-made teddy bears to charities all over Tauranga.

Beginning in 2006, Pam crocheted teddies for the children in Starship’s cancer ward, but the 69-year-old soon found her gifts were wanted all over the hospital.

Pam now makes teddies for a number of organisations, including Starship, Ronald McDonald House and Tauranga City Sunrise Lions.

Charitable teddy bear-maker Pam Hawkins among a load of her latest creations.

She averages two bears a day, crocheting mostly at home in front of the TV. “I have made thousands of bears.

“People often say to me ‘Don’t you get bored?’

But if I need a change I just choose another vibrant colour; every now and then I chuck in a rabbit or two.”

Pam receives financial support from national organisation Rural Woman New Zealand to help pay for the materials she uses.

New principal for St Mary’s school

The Board of Trustees at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Tauranga has announced the appointment of Ben Fuller to the position of principal.

Board chair Peter Crombie says Ben, 41, has considerable experience in leadership roles in schools and has a track record of estabBen Fuller lishing very open and positive has been relationships with students, parents appointed the and wider-school communities, new principal including tangata whenua. of Saint Mary’s “The board’s delighted to have Primary School.

Ben join the school and looks forward to working with him and the St Mary’s team to capitalise on the significant development programme underway at the school in preparation for roll growth.”

Prior to his current role as deputy principal of Mangawhai Beach School, Ben consulted to the Abu Dhabi Education Council on student performance and improving school efficiency. He has also held leadership roles at Tauranga Intermediate, Aquinas College, Tauranga Primary and has previously been a classroom teacher at St Mary’s, Tauranga.

Ben holds a Diploma of Teaching, a Degree in Education, postgraduate certificate in Educational Administration and Leadership and is working toward a Masters Degree in Education Administration and Leadership.

Outside of education, he has enjoyed considerable success in the sporting arena, including representing New Zealand in surf lifesaving and playing rugby at a senior level.

Ben takes up the position at the beginning of Term 4 in October.

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Russian orphan mum Left: Juggling running Living Hope charity with care for baby Olive just got easier for Rachael Hughes by shifting the office from home to commercial premises.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Below: Rachael Hughes with some of the homeless children she takes care of in Vladivostok.

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Charity is the last response you expect after being confronted by a pick-pocket.

But when Rachael Hughes saw the desperate, scared face of the homeless Russian child trying to take her purse, she knew she had to help.

That was 15 years ago, when Rachael was in Vladivostok on her way to start a volunteer role teaching English. But after seeing countless children begging on the streets, the homeless child’s plight struck a chord and Rachael was moved to buy him a meal.

Rachael returned the next day with sandwiches and fruit for more. Soon she was providing three meals a day for the area’s homeless – and others were soon supporting her fledgling charity Living Hope. Rachael and husband Durham now split their time between Vladivostok and Tauranga.

“I lived up there full-time for nine years and since then it’s been five years of backwards and forwards.

“It’s my passion, I love the kids.

Whenever I think of doing something else I think of them and it’s ‘no I can’t leave yet’.”

In the last year Living Hope has also begun to work with gypsy families

from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, forced to live in abandoned buildings and beg for a living.

A new school they set up has proven popular, but a lack of funds has limited them to teaching two days a week, something Rachael is determined to expand to five days.

“We have 20 children in the class and they all turn up no matter how sick they are.

They are desperate to learn.

“I’m about to start a sewing workshop for the mothers – we are hoping to move into microenterprise and set them up with sewing machines and start their own businesses.”

After being ‘mum’ to countless Russian children Rachael now has her own baby, Olive, to juggle with her other work, but balancing work and family got easier this week when they shifted the office from home to Newton St. For more details on the charity and how you can donate, visit www.livinghope.org.nz

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The indoor sporting future is now gym, golf simulator and licensed bar will New Zealand Indoor Sports, created a wonYears ago, indoor sports in Mount be added, with another couple of tightlyfor the sporting enthusiast.

Maunganui consisted of an archaic derland guarded ideas still in the pipeline.

The custom-made premises has indoor netNewton Street building housing two ball, soccer and cricket courts, cushioned by The franchise - one of 17 nationwide – sponsors the New Zealand women’s the fi nest surface in the country consisting narrow runway-like cricket nets that Explore theofworld’s most scenic landscapes withcricket team, and while night leagues are its ‘bread of 10mm rubber and 10mm of tiger turf could be modified slightly to and butter’, Andrew often gets visits from imported from England. suit other needs. schools and sports teams.

Soccer goals are set into the netting, score-

Andrew Templer is part way through creating his vision for a one-stop indoor sports shop.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Now, the seaside suburb boasts an enormous state-of-the-art shed on Triton Avenue, containing a startling amount of options and new-fangled technological wizardry.

Mount Action Centre owner Andrew Templer, who had the original building for six years before taking a punt on opening the new facility in 2011, has quite simply, in association with New Zealand Cricket and

boards have speed ball radars and impressive graphics, the bowling machine replicates both swing and seam bowling, and the bowlers’ run-ups are the maximum length allowed indoors by New Zealand Cricket.

And doesn’t stop there. Video recording technology and online systems for tracking performance are also available.

Soon, a children’s adventure park, upstairs

“We try to do our stuff on a professional level, but give everyone a good experience on the court,” says Andrew.

“I’m here every evening, I make a point of getting to know everybody.”

Andrew says memberships will be available at competitive prices due to the size of the venue, which can accommodate 250 sports teams a week.

By Ben Guild

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Bringing an exciting new flavour to Fraser Cove, Move it Fitness is less about the brand and all about the client.

The boutique gym is the only fully-fitted, women-only gym in Tauranga – offering everything from free weights and full weights to cardio and classes.

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Gluten-free: a life-saving or lifestyle choice Something quick and tasty for our gluten-free guests is often a request.

Poached Chicken Breast Serves four

Ingredients ¼ cup lime juice 3 discs of palm sugar 1cup of water 1 Lime leaf Method Slice the breasts in half lengthwise and gently poach in lime juice, water, two discs of palm sugar and lime leaf.

Cook the rice in three cups of water until boiling then cover and allow to steam.

Test taste the liquid from the poach

1can of coconut cream 1 cup basmati rice Salt and pepper 4 chicken breasts

ing and adjust with additional palm sugar or lime juice. Add salt and pepper. Add the coconut cream and continue to reduce until thick and creamy.

Serve on the rice and garnish with the lime leaf and grated palm sugar.

This used to be something that would make some chefs spin out! Thankfully, these days with all the Asian gluten-free products, creating gluten-free dishes has become easier once you have learnt how to use the many bean and rice-based flours which can be used as a substitute for wheat flour with some success.

Also, the different varieties of rice help fire the imagination for bases as a gluten-free dish that is easy and simple to make.

Most sauces and soups can easily be made without using gluten.

I have received great feedback regarding my baked apple and rhubarb cheesecake from the other week.

Some were less than complimentary regarding my choice of words as demeaning to the real extent of coeliac disease.

Up to 15 per cent of the population could be intolerable to gluten, as a lot of people remain undiagnosed.

Now there is more awareness and, as the research suggests, having the disease can lower your life expectancy, I thought I would continue sharing some of my glutenfree recipes.

So, if you are gluten intolerant, a coeliac or just feel better for not eating flour, try these two simple Asian inspired recipes.

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Pinch of baking soda ½ cup soda water Kumara, cut into strips Parsnip Capsicum ency of the batter with soda water, stirring constantly.

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Fresh fruit harvest help The call is going out for people to organise and help with community fruit picking efforts in the Western Bay of Plenty.

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is part of a push by the Community Fruit Harvesting organisation to establish a network across the country, to build on its success in the main centres. The organisation collects fruit from backyards and orchards to share with charities.

Founder Di Celliers says helping collect fruit from trees that would otherwise be left, and getting endof-season produce

orchardists cannot sell, is a good way of getting fresh produce to those who needed it.

“With so many people struggling to make ends meet, this is an easy, free way to help.”

The regional coordinator manages the database of fruit trees, organising volunteer pickers and giving it to charities. People interested in co-ordinating fruit picking, volunteering as a picker or offering unwanted fruit can email Di: pickfruit@xtra.co.nz

By Hamish Carter

Craft beers gain popularity Craft Beer has really taken off in New Zealand, and with high quality beers like Tuatara Indian Pale Ale being produced, it is no wonder they have gained in popularity.

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Every mouthful is an explosion of flavours in your mouth. There is just enough tropical fruitiness, followed by a firm bitter finish.

Mike Neilson from Tuatara Breweries says we are lucky in New Zealand to have such high-quality fresh ingredients available to us. They source their barley from Canterbury and their hops from Nelson, which all add up to producing an excellent home-grown end product.

Check out the video with Mike Neilson on www.sunlive.co.nz

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Good Food home-made pizzas Traditionally, in New Zealand at least, pizza night was born out of the desire for quick food options during the busy period at the end of the week.

After all, there’s nothing better than at the end of the week to sit round the table for family pizza loved by all.

The problem is, traditional pizzas, pumped out en masse from national chains, aren’t necessarily all that healthy.

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Here you will gain solid management, marketing, communication and human resource knowledge as well as delving into areas of your choice, including accounting, finance, decision-making, law or computing.

Or perhaps you have a dream of owning your own small business? Then the Certificate in Small Business Management is for you.

Along with four solid core papers, this course focuses on establishing, managing and operating a small business.

Senior staff member Greg Bold says these courses offer students the ability to select papers they are interested in, allowing them to direct the path they want to go.

“There have been some really neat stories that have come out of this.”

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“Our NZIM courses are run by practitioners who make your study as real-life as possible, so you come out the other side knowing exactly what to expect.”

If you’re thinking of developing your management potential these programmes start 16 July, call Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Information Centre on 0800 BOP POLY (0800 267 7659) or visit www.boppoly.ac.nz

NZIM graduate Nigel McKerras now owns his own architectural and landscape design business in Te Puke.

Planning, flexibility key to insurance We all know that the rising cost of medical insurance is just one example where the premiums can become so expensive that it can be hard to justify keeping the cover in place.

The Christchurch earthquake is also another example which is now starting to have an effect on house, contents and vehicle insurance. So how does one counteract these cost increases to make sure that your valuable insurance coverage stays in place?

Make a budget

Planning is the first part; make sure when looking at your overall insurance portfolio you budget to make sure you can afford the premiums. You can always start small and add as time and money allow. This is where talking to a qualified financial adviser is crucial. They will look at your overall situation, run through your budget with you, and recommend a level of cover you

can afford. In most cases insurance premiums can also be guaranteed so that they will not increase each year with your age or risk adversity. Different excesses exist for medical insurance, house and contents cover to make them more affordable.

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Free help for senior drivers Driving can be scary – especially as people get older.

That’s why Age Concern is offering a free, fun and interactive course designed to give drivers back their confidence and keep them safe on the roads.

Course coordinator Jim Wilson says the course ensures participants are keeping their driving skills up-to-date and are aware of

Course coordinator Jim Wilson is helping drivers regain confidence on the road. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

any changes to the Road Code.

A number of topics are addressed in the course, including new road rules, intersection rules, roundabouts, car care and maintenance, and rural and urban driving. Within these topics, issues such as weather conditions, eyesight and hearing checks, and how to use passing lanes are taught, as well as the effects of medications on driving.

The free theory-based course is open to all ages and runs from 9.20am to 1.30pm.

Phone 07 578 2631 to book a place in one of the upcoming courses.

Clever building needed for the elderly Where are the suitable affordable houses for older people once they leave the large family home and don’t want, or cannot afford, to go to a retirement village?

I was very interested to read the good news that Tauranga’s social housing stocks are set to be boosted following the Government announcement. We will get five new houses within the next 18 months specifically designed for people with intellectual disabilities.

Thinking ahead

Suitable affordable accommodation is also needed for older people. We are starting to talk about AgeFriendly Cities. Housing is an important component.

If developers accepted the culture of age friendliness there would be more houses that incorporate the excellent design features needed for people with disabilities – wide doorways and good access, for example, and located near facilities and transport.

The government spends money on modifying houses later to keep older people at home. Why not make more developments suitable for all ages at time of construction? The costs would be reduced because the specifications would be standard.

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Our council can help with housing and other policies by applying the age friendly criteria as new proposals or policies are presented. It is just looking at things in an age friendly way.

Essential planning

The criteria benefit all ages, but we need to act now. Approximately 18 per cent of our WBOP population is 65+, with the number over 80 predicted to grow at a rate of six per cent a year.

Planning now is essential.

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Sibling hot buttons Q: I am the main carer for my parents. Both my sister and brothers live out of town or overseas.

I take Mum and Dad to all their appointments, do three to four meals a week, their shopping and just generally check on them and their medications. I love my parents and none of this is a hardship, though I must say when one of my siblings comes to town and criticises my ‘lack of attendance’, queries if Mum and Dad should be at home and then has my mother singing their praises, well, I get a bit ruffled. I am just concerned that at some point we will have a large disagreement and things go horribly wrong due to my reaction to their lack of insight and sensitivity. Do you have any recommendations for me?

A: First, can I assure you, though I am sure you already are aware, this is very common. In fact 43 per cent of those caring for their parents (usually this is one sibling) say their sibling relationships have deteriorated since they took the role as main carer. (NB 42 per cent of most family care is conducted by one sibling).

Family caregiving can be very stressful. Home Instead actually has conducted research on this as we regularly see it and wanted to be able to provide meaningful solutions or at least highlight key areas to be aware of. We have produced a booklet to help families put strategies in place before disagreement occurs, along with some other useful tools. The programme is called 50/50 and provides some key points on how to be prepared for an event before it occurs, (such as an illness, monetary issues, and general stress). It is fundamental for families to set down, plan and be prepared for what the future might hold and how they should respond as a united unit.

The journey will be much smoother and allow families to grow even stronger if they are able to have one of two key coping mechanisms in place before an event occurs.

For more information, refer to our website: www.homeinstead.co.nz or phone 07 571 4228 to ask for more information. Another useful site is our international site: www.solvingfamilyconflict.com

Tauranga July rainfalls 1898-2011 Rainfalls for the month of July have been recorded in Tauranga since 1898, except for 1904, 1907, 1908, and 1909.

The graph shows the range of rainfalls from an extreme high of 348mm in 1951 to a low of only 2mm in 1902.

The second wettest July was 1998 when 315mm was recorded, and the second driest July was in 1983 when only 22mm fell. The long-term average rainfall for Tauranga for July is 129mm.

The graph of the July rainfall shows ‘normal’ variations from year to year. There is a very small decrease in the overall July rainfalls during the last 50 years (1961-2010) from an average of 127mm, compared with an average of 132mm during the 50 years from 1911-1960. This is similar to the months of January, February, April, May, and June during the same periods, which also show small decreases in the overall rainfalls during the last 100 years, compared with a small increase in the March rainfalls. Since 1898, there have been 12 July months with a rainfall of 200mm or more, but only two July months with rainfalls of 30mm or less. Interestingly, there have been two occasions in July when rainfalls of more that 200mm occurred in adjacent years (1979, 1978 and 2007, 2009).

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Part of South Island declared dark sky reserve More than 4300 square kilometres of New Zealand´s South Island has just been proclaimed an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it the first such reserve in the Southern Hemisphere and only the third in the world.

The reserve, comprised of the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and the Mackenzie Basin, will ensure the skies there are almost totally free from light pollution, and remain into the future, one of the best stargazing sites on Earth.

Sirius, the brightest star, sets in the southwest in early twilight. Canopus, the second brightest star, is also in the southwest at dusk. Just south of the zenith are The Pointers, Alpha and Beta Centauri. They point to Crux, the Southern Cross, on their right. Left of The Pointers, along the Milky Way, is orange Antares, brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius, appearing on its back in the eastern sky. Below

Scorpius is ‘The Teapot’ made by the brightest stars of Sagittarius.

The Milky Way is our edgewise view of the galaxy, the pancake of billions of stars of which the sun is just one. The thick hub of the galaxy, 30,000 light years away, is in Sagittarius.

Saturn appears just below the star Spica midway up the northwest sky, with orange Mars below them. A small telescope will show Saturn’s rings and biggest moon, Titan, about four ring-diameters from the planet.

The Large and Small Clouds of Magellan look like two misty patches of light low in the southern sky. They are easily seen by eye on a dark moonless night. Both are galaxies like our Milky Way, but smaller.

Venus and Jupiter rise together in the northeast sky around 5am.

To their left is the Pleiades/Matariki star cluster.

The TAS Observatory is located at the clubrooms in Fergusson Park, Matua.

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Breaking the gambling habit

By Hamish Carter

As the Government considers whether gaming machines and their revenue should be managed by councils, The Weekend Sun decided to look at problem gambling.

Salvation Army’s Oasis Centre Addictions Team Leader Rachel Hamilton says problem gambling continues to be a major issue across the Western Bay, with the number seeking help consistent with the past.

Rachel could not comment on the proposed changes, but says she sees the impact of problem gambling with clients daily.

The Oasis Centre will not reveal the numbers it helps, but Problem Gambling Foundation figures show 2% of

adults are problem gamblers, who account for 25% of total spending on gaming. Latest figures show $7.938 million was spent on gaming machines in the Western Bay region in the three months to April.

Rachel says one of the keys to helping clients overcome their addiction is to help them rediscover former interests and passions that they had neglected because of their focus on gambling – such as sports or art.

A client with a creative interest has written poetry and made art to help her overcome her addiction.

The client, who wanted to remain anonymous, says she turns to her creative outlets to express her feelings about her experience.

“It helps me get it out. I can also come across some things I didn’t even know about myself until I read them in my poem.”

She says there should be more help for people to overcome addictions, more emphasis put on informing people of how addictive gambling can be, and believes gaming machine numbers should be cut.

“They just think ‘Oh the Jackpot’ like Lotto and they win it once and never win it again. It’s ruining families and ruining communities. A lot of kids are starving because of this.

“I wasn’t able to pay my rent, so nearly lost housing for my children.

We had no food or little food, I had bills unpaid, I felt shame, guilt and it was like a cycle.”

Since seeking help her life has changed – with her family well-fed and clothed and bills paid on time.

“It’s made a huge, huge difference.

My whole way of thinking has turned around to where it used to be before I knew a gambling machine.”

See www.sunlive.co.nz for the poem.

Many benefits from winter time peels Winter is the time to actively exfoliate your skin with peels, use pigmentation treatments and generally get your skin back on track after the damaging effects of summer.

Peels that are delivered in high concentrations in a dermatologic and cosmetic setting show results with AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) can be incredible. The skin shows re-texturisation; improved skin tone, softer, smoother skin, fewer lines and wrinkles, the reduction of acne lesions and fading of age spots. AHAs are re-emerging as one of the most promising non-invasive anti-aging approaches for quick and effective results.

Offering AHA skin care management in conjunction with Botox and facial fillers is becoming more and more common as the results are seen instantly, particular for the treatment of mature, changing and photo-damaged skin.

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AHA peels have been substantiated in reducing wrinkles, increasing firmness via collagen stimulation, smoothing the skin, reducing pigmentation and elevating hydration. Glycolic acid is the most well-know of the AHAs, the natural source which is best extracted from the sugar cane plant. Glycolic acid loosens or dissolves the glue-like substances holding the outer layer of cells together to the underlying epidermis.

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Exercise key in maintaining health This month, instead of trying to persuade you like I always do that better health leads to a better life, I thought I’d let someone else do the talking for once.

There is nothing like a ‘real’ story is there? I often say that busy people, going about their lives are complacent about their health because health is not often at the forefront of their minds. I, on the other hand see, every day, the harsh reality of lives changed forever due to conditions that are often preventable. My reality is therefore different to most of yours (thank goodness), but I don’t want my reality to become yours, hence my continuous ranting about leading a healthier lifestyle and being proactive in that respect. You have reprieve until next month.

Be proactive about your health, what have you got to lose?

Here is Geoff ’s story: I have always considered myself reasonably fit. I’m a non-smoker who has lived really well. After years of teaching, one day after school I began to feel very unwell and it was then I found out that I had a cardiac fibrillation. After tests it was discovered that my cholesterol level was very high, along with my blood pressure.

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I needed to take medicine to help me survive and the side effects were not great. Prior to this I was very active as a dancer three nights a week but after the event walking caused too much pain. I was concerned about my fitness and was unsure what to do to get better.

I saw one of Anna’s articles and I knew this would be the right place for me. The first few weeks were really hard. I could barely manage three minutes on the treadmill and at the end of the 12-week programme I was able to walk for 10-15 minutes. Because of the extreme improvement in my life, I decided to continue on the programme. It would have been a disservice to myself to stop.

I have been on the maintenance programme for a year and will continue.

I am given goals to extend my abilities and I like the friendly and encouraging atmosphere.

Maintaining good circulation

Today we look at our general circulation and some of the problems caused when this is not functioning properly.

suspect any problem, you should see your doctor.

It is very important to have blood that is able to circulate freely, especially as it passes through the tiniest capillaries to bring oxygen and nutrients to individBlood has many functions including ual cells. Some of these are so fine that delivering oxygen and nutrients to all the entire wall of the vessel is one cell cells, transporting waste to lungs and thick, just enough room for red blood kidneys, transporting hormones, maincells to move in single file. If these vestaining body temperature, maintaining sels are unable to supply nutrients then pH and general fluid volume. It also dependent cells start to suffer. has protective functions, especially the Many compounds in food and immune function from white blood cells supplements have the ability to keep and other immune system compounds. blood nice and thin to allow optimum with John Arts There are many causes of circulatory circulation. These include Omega 3 problems but essentially these are either problems with from fish oil and a number of antioxidants, especially heart function, blood vessel function or problems with those found in dark berries and in the skin and seeds the structure and composition of blood. All cardioof red wine grapes. Poor circulation and stroke risk are vascular problems are potentially serious and if you in our family and I make sure I take 6000mg of fish oil and 400mg of these potent grape flavanols each day.

Resveratrol and acai berry extracts also possess powerful anti-clotting qualities.

An example of poor blood circulation is deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If we are immobile for long periods this can slow blood flow back to the heart. This is especially true of the deeper veins, which are susceptible to forming clots during long plane flights. I have a specific in- flight nutrient programme to help blood blow and blood vessel function on long plane journeys.

Now our blood is nice and thin and able to circulate to nourish our cells, our next target is the actual structure of our blood vessels. We will discuss this next week but my advice for people with any circulatory problem is to seek help with a personalised cardiovascular nutritional therapy programme. Give me a call if you need help. To join my weekly newsletter go to www. johnarts.co.nz and visit www.abundant.co.nz

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Green thumbs and growing minds From the supermarket to the soil, new gardens established at Merivale School are helping pupils learn where food comes from.

Principal Jan Tinetti says pupils love the garden beds which a group of Rotary club members created for the school.

The gardens were formally launched at a ceremony on Tuesday.

Merivale School pupils and principal Jan Tinetti look over the school’s new raised beds. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Take a short cut to success Bay of Plenty Polytechnic invites you to join the exciting world of hairdressing – a social, constantly changing industry offering opportunities to work locally and abroad.

As one of only six institutes in New Zealand offering recognised, top standard hairdressing training, the polytechnic is the best place to start your hairdressing career.

Starting this July, you can begin your training with the Introductory Hairdressing Certificate – a 17-week Level 2 programme designed to introduce you to the art of shampooing and conditioning, health and safety, blow-drying, foils, colour work and long hair styling.

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“The children are absolutely loving it. They think it’s fantastic and are amazed by how big their broccoli is growing.”

Jan says she had previously looked at setting up gardens, but had not been able to justify the $3500 expense, so leapt at the offer from the Tauranga and Otumoetai Rotary Club members.

“The clubs are already involved at the school helping with the reading project and they were keen to see how they could help, so offered to do the gardens as part of our sustainability focus.”

Jan says the gardens teach children vegetables are grown and do not just come from the supermarket.

“Some of the children have already gone home and set up gardens with their family.”

Rotarian Jack Barlow, 96, - who helped establish the gardens – is pleased there is so much interest from pupils.

“It’s a great idea because everyone needs to know about gardening and where vegetables come from.”

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Education facility ‘TCC cop-out’ TCC have as usual got this one wrong. While Tauranga needs tertiary educational facilities and Durham Street carpark could possibly be a good site, what we don’t need is to have this controlled by Waikato University Campus, nor any illusionary Iwi input.

Frankly, a farcical rent free 33 year lease, no substantial parking provision on the site and no significant Government funding will in my view be the downfall of this proposed facility in the end analysis.

TCC are kissing away the opportunity for proper Western B.O.P. education facilities in favour of half-baked arrangements that could produce dumbed down, mediocre qualifications.

Tauranga will not have solved its

parking problems or education woes.

What we will get is the thin end of the wedge. Tauranga residents may enjoy the initial euphoria but then the let down will kick in down the track.

Local iwi need to give full details of their cash input and indicate where funds will come from, in other words provide a verifiable business case for iwi involvement.

I for one am not interested in cash equivalents like providing tutors, training and other such “mumbo jumbo” because maorification of local tertiary education isn’t the answer to what Tauranga needs.

I strongly support the proposed new education facility concept but not like this type of mishmash being floated.

S Paterson, Arataki.

Katikati Councillor: Change is long overdue Because Western Bay District Council meetings are not reported, it is hard for individual councillors like myself to test their ideas publically, and get reaction, hence this letter. Thanks to The Weekend Sun. When government eased the rules for local bodies 10 years ago, Council’s grew substantially, increased staff, charged more, rates rocketed and rules and regulations and planning restrictions increased. Government now recognises this, and is planning changes, but we must now try to control the monster in our midst.

We read locally that Tauranga city is part way through a substantial restructuring, and I applaud this, and see this as the only way forward for our council.

We would need to overcome old theories and attitudes and patch protection, and throw out some entrenched processes and unpopular and restricting planning functions of council, but it is possible. I

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Multiple Sclerosis Society’s job “a little easier” The BoP Multilple Sclerosis Society has the major job of helping to meet the very specic needs of people affected by the disease, and other allied neurological conditions, throughout the Bay of Plenty region.

Society Chairperson Sonya Nicol says BoP Multiple Sclerosis currently supports more than 130 people with a range of services provided by its Tauranga-based eldworker Cheryl Standring.

“That can range from home visits and physiotherapy sessions to organising social gatherings or events for special interest groups,” she says. “The onset of multiple sclerosis symptoms is usually in early-to-mid adult life, so many aspects of people’s lives are affected. Our programme ensures that people with the disease, and their families, get support and assistance in coming to terms with their situation so that they are better able to cope with their future.”

She says a $15,000 grant received from BayTrust last month has made that

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Active Communities Opotiki Tae Kwondo Incorporated Operational costs & equipment ............3,000 Active Communities Total 3,000

Culture & Heritage The Stage Challenge Foundation 2012 Stage Challenge & J Rock ............3,000 New Zealand Aria Trust Operational costs of the NZ Aria competition......... 10,000 Detour Theatre Trust Operational costs .............................. 10,000 NZ Special Air Service Assoc Inc 2013 Reunion of NZ Special Air Service.2,500 Culture & Heritage Total 25,500

Education Priority One – Western BoP Inc Instep programme operational costs... 10,000 Education Total 10,000

One of the weekly physiotherapy sessions provided by the BoP Multiple Sclerosis Society. task “a little easier”, but the recognition and encouragement it provides is just as important as the funding itself.

“BayTrust’s support is outstanding and this contribution will allow us to continue providing services for the coming year.”

Priority One Instep programme supported Priority One – Western Bay of Plenty Inc. undertakes a range of business development activities to promote economic development, one of which is focused rmly on bringing bright young achievers back to the area.

Chief Executive Ofcer Andrew Coker says Priority One was delighted to receive a $10,000 BayTrust grant last month towards the cost of running the Instep programme. “Instep provides a link between the area’s nine secondary schools and the business community,” he explains. “The aim is to inform young people about the career opportunities available so that when they have completed their education, they’re attracted back to the Western Bay to take up their careers here.”

Trustee Prole: Kenneth Brown

Healthy Communities Get Smart Tauranga Trust Operational costs .............................. 15,000 Parkinsonism Society Incorporated Tauranga – Operational costs ............... 7,500 Taupo Maori Wardens Assoc Inc Operational costs ................................3,000 BOP Multiple Sclerosis Society Operational costs .............................. 15,000 Te Tuinga Whanau Family Support Services Trust Operational costs...... 10,000 Opotiki Blue Light Ventures Inc Operational costs .............................. 20,000 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support Group (Central) Domestic Violence Intervention Services............................................ 15,000 Energy Options Charitable Company Ltd Healthy Homes Rotorua ..................... 25,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taupo Inc Operational & Programme costs ......... 12,000 The Chrysalis Society Inc Operational costs .............................. 10,000 Brain Injury Association Rotorua Inc Liaison Ofcer Salary ...........................3,000 Healthy Communities Total 135,500 Grand Total 174,000

New process for small applications

Kenneth is a relative newcomer, having been appointed Check out BayTrust’s website for as a Trustee in May 2011. He is also Chairman of the information on the recently instigated Trust’s Audit Committee. process for small applications that Kenneth is a Chartered Accountant and the Managing will give a much quicker response Director of RHB Chartered Accountants Limited, based in time. This applies to applications of Tauranga, but also with ofces in Te Puke, Rotorua and up to $5,000.

Hamilton. His specialty is insolvency work, which has involved handling many receiverships and liquidations locally and previously in Melbourne, where he worked during the 1980’s for a large accounting rm.

He is also a retired territorial army ofcer and has served in the Middle East as a UN observer in 1997/98. He was the commanding ofcer for the Tauranga-based 6th Hauraki Battalion from 1999 – 2002.

Kenneth continues his army interest through the Bay of Plenty Ofcers Club and the 6th Hauraki Battalion Regimental Association. He and wife Kathryn have two adult children and three grandchildren.

To nd out more about BayTrust, visit www.baytrust.org.nz, write to us at P.O. Box 13322, Tauranga 3141, email info@baytrust.org.nz, or call (07) 578 6546 or 0800 654 546

believe it would give a huge impetus to our district’s economy, and eventually relief to our long suffering ratepayers. Thames Coromandel council has gone through a substantial restricting with dramatic results.

One example is a staffing review, which will save them $1-7 million ever year for the next 10 years. Our staff in 2002 was 108. Even after the world downturn it increased, till it now totals 170 (May 2012). I have told council I believe we could do many things to help hold rates and with this in mind voted for a cap of zero on land rate rises (except for inflation) but was soundly outvoted.

Change is now long overdue.

Katikati and Te Puke are now looking to form groups for the purpose of working alongside council in a constructive way, but with a strong desire for some long overdue philosophical and planning and attitude changes.

As an urban home owner myself, my rates look to be going up over 16%, so I am as aware as anyone for the need for council restraint. Freeing up growth is in my opinion the way forward, but this is currently suppressed by the current regime.

Watch this space.

Norm Mayo, Katikati Ward Councillor Western Bay District Council.

State asset sales

Mr Rogers: Your listing of state owned assets sold during the second Lange government, is regrettably, beyond dispute. However it adds nothing to the present debate except to confirm that a small number of current Labour MPs did, at the very least, acquiesce in the deeds.

You failed to mention that David Lange was unhappy with the process and called for a “tea break”.

The resulting division within the party led to the formation of ACT whose founding members were the Labour Cabinet members who had engineered the sale of the assets you listed.

But precedent had been set so that there could be no genuine opposition to the later sale of Telecom and New Zealand Rail. The former went to mainly overseas interests and the latter to Faye Richwhite, Merchant Bankers, who stripped it of its saleable assets and left it to languish under foreign ownership. Many of your readers will remember the carve-up of the local power boards, and Max Bradford’s promise that subsequent competition would lead to lower power prices. Tell that to the marines!

The last Labour government did try and retrieve some of the situation with the creation of Kiwibank and the repurchase of the Railway which saved it from Toll Transport’s plans to decimate it.

You also failed to point out that the driving forces behind the CIR on Assets Sales are Grey Power, the Green Party, the CTU, Greenpeace, the University Students’ Association along with another generation of Labour Party MP’s.

Your reference to Chris Carter is both puerile and gratuitous.

David Parish, Waihi.

Fresh flavours standing

Dear Rapiti: The fresh flavour of new candidates standing for TECT is something we should all be encouraged by.

TECT is a cornerstone for many community projects and to have new faces such as Hemi Rolleston and Bill Holland, both local boys, can only be good for Tauranga Moana. Now it is up to us to make sure the fresh flavour gets voted on and the ‘hand brakes’ of the old guard are let go.

Tommy Kapai, Te Puna.

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Shape up or ship out Hicks living in Hicksville Today I found that twice as many businesses are closing down or going into receivership than a year ago.

Some of these businesses have been around for a long time, but with a continuing decline in the economy, can no longer continue to prop up rents, staff and ongoing costs, and due to no fault of their own have no choice but to close down. At the same time I heard Western Bay District Council are putting rates up far above inflation figures. I feel it is time the WBDC staff were taken to task for their actions. Unlike other industries no major or even minor staff cuts have taken place. I believe that highly paid staff in the WBDC are not in the least worried and do not understand where the man is the street is at. ACEO on $6000 a week plus cannot be compared to a man on the pension or minimum wage.

Staff on $2000 plus per week also do not comprehend.

It is time for the so called Patterson’s patch to reflect this reality, or shape up or ship out. Rate rises are a real concern, and current rises can only bring any responses, and the anger and frustration is building.

Colin Harding, Katikati.

Controlling money As a previous TECT Board member I am delighted to see so many good communityminded people stand for TECT this year, including some well-respected younger women.

I do have a slight concern about so many of the candidates being on other philanthropic boards.

I wonder whether having the control of so much money in the hands of fewer people is a good idea.

Some community organisations may feel that if one board refused them, others may be influenced against the application as well.

This concentration into the hands of the few would also reduce the pool of community expertise and diversity of opinion on the various philanthropic boards.

I think this would be a good discussion to have in the community as people are considering who to vote for in the next TECT election.

Frances Denz, Tauranga.

Now and then you publish letters from ratepayers moaning about the heavy burden amenities put on them. Poor old buggers.

But we’re all entitled to moan, so if you want to be a hick in Hicksville, go ahead. Reject anything at all that will bring added value to city living here in Tauranga. We’ve only been waiting for a museum since April 1938, for example...

Let’s not plant flowers or trees, put up statues, maintain sports parks or the Art Gallery, or hang on to our historic buildings. The Hot Pools that have been a tourist draw for decades must go and The Mount should be fenced off and left to the sheep.

These aren’t things we need, after all, and according to such moaning minnies what we need is all that matters. We can live as happily in a bleak grey cityscape, using the time once wasted on going to the Library or Baywave in cackling over the money we’re saving now by not going anywhere or doing anything much. (abridged) Jenny Argante, Gate Pa.

Extensive skills needed

I would like to sincerely apologise to your correspondent Hazel Wright. If she thought I was hurling insults around at the meeting that she attended I can only say that it was not my intention or in my nature to act in that manner.

I certainly did however intend to advise candidates that the duties and responsibilities of being a Trustee are real. The last two weeks a question of Deferred Tax on the transactions in the Fair Value Reserve involving millions of dollars has been exercising my UT SO MIS NOW T ’ R N DOEGISTE R

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If you were in the care of the State before 1992 and have concerns about your experiences ….

Not so simple answer

The simple answer R. McGuinness suggests to finding a Doctor who will euthanase you on your request is not realistic.

You would not find a GP in consultation who would openly say they would do it for you. You can make an Advance Directive in your Will of your wishes in relation to this matter while you are of sound mind and capable of careful consideration, should you become so severely incapacitated that you are unable to communicate mentally and physically.

As the law stands, ,the opinion of two independent physicians is required to determine that your condition is irreversible before any life support treatment is withdrawn. This does not mean that you would be given a drug to gently put you to sleep permanently to end it all but in the event of a life threatening condition that no treatment be given to maintain or prolong life.

Robyn Wallace, Mount Maunganui.

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mind and the mind of other Trustees.

It maybe that Hazel’s modern management knowledge has equipped her to understand and contribute to the discussion on matters such as these but maybe other candidates do not have these skills.

The truth is that TECT is a major business having a current net worth of over $700 million dollars. Trustees require extensive skills and experience to manage a Trust Fund of this size. I hope that voters remember this when casting their vote.

Ken Collings, Tauranga.

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Baypark: Hands in the cookie jar?

Last month as part of the 10 year plan for 20122022 TCC Councilors agreed to pay $5 million to Baypark (TCVL) over the next three years to try and keep it afloat and stave off the current insolvent status of Baypark. The report noted that there would be huge profits created annually of $580,000 for 2012 and increasing to $1.75m in 2025. These hoped for profits would pay back TCC the many millions already lost it said.

Last week we now learn that yet another application is before Councilors to transfer TECT Arena to TCVL. The cost of TECT Arena is purportedly $41m, the proposal is for a total of $36m in shares ($18m paid later?) and $34.9m on loans to TCVL, a total of $70.9m. So if Baypark cost $12m and TECT Arena is $41m a total of $53m then what is the $17.9m extra for? The report to Councilors dated 18/6/12 (DC 198) does not say anything about why that “spare money” is needed? Once this money is approved by Councilors it is then on call and can be asked for by TCVL whenever wanted.

It all just adds to ratepayer total debt owed and increases rates.

Ian Stevenson, Avenues.

Car crushing credit I think that the screening of the car crushing penalty was really stark evidence of the serious view taken by the law of the dangerous behaviour of the “boy racers”.

The public is entitled to expect a degree of safety and freedom from harassment on our streets, but the behaviour of these out of control loons renders some streets too hazardous to venture on to, and seriously bad behaviour needs to carry serious consequences.

They need to use some of that superfluous energy in finding a solution, and some vacant land where they can be creative and develop it for their purpose .

Meantime, all credit to those who are doing something to protect us from this dangerous practice. The perpetrators chose to ignore the many warnings..

However, the spectacle of smug Anne Tolley stepping up onto the wrecked car in her high heels was an unnecessary extra, and could easily serve as a challenge when that’s the last thing we’d want to encourage in this fraught situation. Simply to witness the relentless destruction of the vehicle was really sobering, and I doubt if anyone felt it was funny.

D. Holm. Tauranga.

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History’s mistakes $34,000,000 not much if you say it quickly. However, the money had to come from somewhere; who paid the 140 year outstanding bill? I’m certain I don’t owe anybody anything and have spent my working and retirement years keeping my accounts up to date.

Mistakes were made 140 years ago.

History is full of them. In this land terrible things were done and are again on the increase.

As far as killing is concerned, the only thing the “pakeha” [par rat] did was increase the rate and speed of killing by the use of firearms. At least we didn’t eat each other or sell our enemies preserved and shrunken heads. In fact I’m sure ultimately we’ve helped those we signed a treaty with – doctors, hospitals, roads, permanent houses, clothing for all seasons, tools, both gardening and industrial, electricity, water supply, meat of all varieties, nutritious foods, social security etc.

Would Maoris care to live 140 years ago? We’ve inter-married to such an extent that there isn’t a pure blooded Maori left. They’re getting lighter, we’re getting darker.

I lived in a predominantly Maori district for years and I know they were very

glad we did because they sadly couldn’t trust each other.

Missionaries brought the Good News, to love one another, even your enemy.

The Christian message is a message of reconciliation and hope, forgiveness and helping those in need. If a group of people in Tauranga were in any greater need than their neighbour, then they deserved that colossal aid.

It’s time certain people in authority woke up to what is fair and honest.

Somebody has to pay. However they are on such colossal salaries themselves and someone has to pay them. I don’t think they have a clue.

Richard Upton, Katikati.

Perplexed over state garage sales You should be perplexed over State Garage Sales, so should we all given a bit of grey matter to think with; absolutely worried some of us, and yes National were given the Mandate, now there are so many National supporters ruing the day they granted Mr Key the right to sell New Zealand.

Lots of people were completely fed up with Muldoonism, and thought that Labour was a better alternative with many National supporters so perplexed by not voting at all in 1984; consequently those who voted, got something worse, “Rogernomics.”

So after that fiasco many Labourites didn’t bother to vote at all, Ain’t that the way it goes?

However, this bandying about who was worse than the other; the fact

remains that much more than 49per cent of New Zealand public doesn’t want the sales to go ahead; we have come to realise that “Mums and Dads’ that might be able to buy shares in the power companies, might not be able to afford the power prices when the multimillion dollar off shore executives take over.

It will be lucky for some who will get shares, because Mums and Dads buying the shares won’t help the economy; it’s the same as Dad selling Mum the television, it doesn’t help with the family budget; so we have to think of those waiting off shore dribbling at the mouth ready to get their hands on our assets.

What is going on is traitorous whatever way you look at it.

Ray Jones, Otumoetai.

Money, power and greed symbols Prime Minister Key tells us he is here for the good of the country and yet he refuses to have anything to do with altering the retirement age for the pension, despite the fact that it is a growing problem, that we are all aware of.

But then why should he?

After all, we never hold any politician or bureaucrat responsible for their actions, let alone their mistakes and when one thinks it through further, it becomes glaringly obvious that by the time it is a real necessity, he will be well

out of the way of any backlash.

It is becoming more and more a corporate driven world with chief executive officers in charge and he has taken the HHCEO title (Head Honcho) over very well. So the rest of you just stay buttoned up and all will be well, as the days of statesmen like Sir Keith Holyoake, are long gone.

And just in case you have any doubts, money, power and greed are the new symbols, so get used to it.

R McGuinness, Tauranga.

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Rapidly climbing payouts Captain Cook’s first encounter with Maori is described in only two places - the journals of Cook and Sir Joseph Banks, the naturalist aboard Cook’s ship.

The two accounts are very similar, Cook’s in particular being quite detailed and candid.

Despite this, historian Michael King makes changes and puts his own spin on the incident when describing it in his book. King has a habit of changing history, for example despite Dutch settlers, customs and culture having a large impact and contribution in the development of this country, King only mentions the Dutch in one paragraph of his entire book! It is little wonder that Peter Dey has such baseless beliefs if he looks to King for guidance as he states.

The fisheries ‘settlement’ alone transferred over a $billion in assets to Maori. Some tribes have received half a $billion in forestry assets as just a part of their ‘settlements’ and these are not one off payments - they continue to bleed income endlessly from the remainder of the population.

There are scores more payments, many like Nga Tahu and Tainui for hundreds of $millions each. It doesn’t take a calculator to see that even before exclusive funding for issues like education, health, ‘culture’ etc are included that these are rapidly climbing and already total many $billions, not the farcial $1 billion that Dey clings hopelessly to.

Mike Kuipers von Lande, Mount Maunganui.

Joy police ban sugar?

On Q+A the other day two items were covered while I was watching: Smoking and same sex marriage.

A poll taken over the phone of 1000 will never give a true indication of what view the general public have on a particular subject it is a random unscientific way of doing such a poll. The only true poll would be a referendum. Harold Wilson learnt that lesson by going to the electorate on the result of a poll and was soundly thrashed.

When such programs are presented on TV I am not interested in the view of the presenter. The presenter is there to present the show, that’s all. I don’t need see his emotions and his absolute anti antagonism to a particular subject. Presenters are not there to try to influence the view of the voter, they have to learn that.

I suspect this particular presenter would even be anti joy and happiness.

The view that every smoker smokes him/herself into the grave is an absolute nonsense as all us older folk know from the days when nearly everyone smoked.

None of us would be here today if that was the case.

Many smokers are moderate smokers they don’t always habitually have a fag hanging from the corner of the mouth.

Now we have some group of idiots wanting to ban sugar. What will be next on the agenda of the joy police in this country? I doubt if the pro among us for anything that these lunatics want to ban will rise up against these sociopaths until the supreme idiot wants to ban sex then you will see the males of NZ rise as one man and join the fray to stop such a ban. I use the word rise loosely of course.

Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

Monarchs done their time

The recent Jubilee in London in recognition of the Queen’s devotion to her position as head of the Commonwealth was marred by her husband’s enforced absence due to health issues.

The system pertaining to reigning Commonwealth Monarch’s disgusts me. The Queen and her husband are now very senior citizens but the Monarchy seems to demand service until death.

These two people have sacrificed unbelievable amounts of time and energy to their commitments and should have been, like most other people, able to retire and enjoy their elderly years together long ago.

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Off with the fairies? Radiocarbon dating evidence In all disputes such as the one currently raging in the Letters column on Pre-Maori settlements and the like, it pays to define one’s terms before one winds up talking nonsense.

The Moriori are the indigenous Polynesians of the Chatham Islands. Their language is as closely related to New Zealand Maori as is Cook Island Maori.

They never at any time settled on the New Zealand mainland.

The Polynesians are the original explorers and inhabitants of the Pacific Islands, including New Zealand. I’ve read Maori stories about canoes making landfall and discovering that the people who preceded them were starving, living on fern-root - but since the two could talk, and the newcomers also shared their kumara, thus enabling the earlier arrivals to live long enough to be integrated into the new-

comer’s tribe, the first arrivals were Maori as well.

The Chinese explored the Pacific, but they were more interested in the Indian Ocean - more trade, more money. And then the Spanish and the Portuguese, then the Dutch and the British turned up. Until the Melanesians developed the outrigger canoe about 3000-3200 years ago, nobody in South-East Asia could even dream of crossing the Pacific Ocean.

And nobody anywhere else on the planet was even close to having such a set of skills until the last few hundred years. The Mediterraneans were strictly coast-huggers.

And don’t get me started on the idea that the patupaiarehe preceded the Maori - patupaiarehe means forest spirit, fairy, and the like, in Maori culture.

Anyone who holds that particular view is, umm, “off with the fairies” ...

Wesley Parish, Otumoetai.

In reply to Roger Bailey (June 14), radiocarbon dating provides the most solid evidence that Maori were the first settlers in New Zealand.

A research team, led by Janet Wilmshurst Ph.D. from Landcare Research, published a scientific paper with radiocarbon evidence in 2011.

They radiocarbon dated historical sites throughout Polynesia. These gave a range for first settlement of New Zealand as AD 1230 – 1282.

They found no evidence of human settlement before then. This paper can be found at www.pnas. org “High precision radiocarbon dating shows recent and rapid initial human colonization of east Polynesia”.

They also updated the information in Ian Wishart’s book The Great Divide. Radiocarbon dating methods have improved over recent years. Wishart’s radiocarbon date of 900 to 1000 AD is now considered unreliable. (He uses figures published in the year 2000.)

If recent radiocarbon dating is

taken as the most reliable evidence available, then adzes that Julius von Haast in 1871 claimed to be over 1000 years old, may have been less than 400 years old. Fjordland gets earthquakes and the heaviest rainfall in New Zealand so it would be easy for an adze left in the bush for 400 years to end up beneath 6 metres of soil. Buried adzes of unknown age cannot be as reliable for evidence as modern radiocarbon dating.

In reply to A.Taylor (June 21), professional historians regard radiocarbon dating as more reliable than oral history if there is any conflict between them.

The New Oxford History of New Zealand (2009) has 23 co-authors.

They include Professors and Associate Professors of History from five New Zealand universities. They state (page 27) “As redating of early archaeological sites throughout New Zealand has found none older than the thirteenth century, it is probable that people first arrived around AD 1200.”

Peter Dey, Welcome Bay.

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

Friday 29 June

Fundraising Concert For Noizey Boys hip

hop crew representing NZ at the world hip hop championship 2012 in Las Vegas.

At The Orchard Church, 20 McLoughlin Drive, Te Puke 6.30-8.30pm. Acts on show: singers, dancers, musicians & more.

Adults $10, kids $5 (5-12yrs), family pass $25 (2 adults, 2 children). Door sales.

Arthur 027 226 8196 Group Exhibition The Illustrated Word until July 10. Mon - Fri at Creative Tauranga, 112 Willow St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm.

Harrisons Art Gallery Exhibition “A Country Calendar” June 29 - July 21. Gallery open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm & Sat 10am - 2pm at 106 11th Ave, Tga. 578 9322

Model Aircraft Competition 2012

Classic Flyers NZ is holding the popular Model Aircraft competition. Classes for junior & adults. Colouring competition for juniors. Entries close 4pm July 9. The winners of the model building classes will be offered a flight in a classic aircraft. Info & entry forms available from Classic Flyers Ph 572 4000 or www.classicflyersnz.com Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions Soc 2012 competitions week at Baycourt Theatre June 30 - July 8. Includes highland national dance, tap dancing, modern dance, ballet, instrumental, singing, speech & drama. 3 sessions daily. Adults $2, students $1 per session.

Great holiday entertainment. www.taurangacompetitions.co.nz

Saturday 30 June

BOP Christian Singles Friendship group who meet socially monthly.

Please apply with relevant details to: truthseeker8@xtra.co.nz Come Dancing Matamata Matamata Memorial Centre, Tainui St 8.30pm till midnight. Live band - the Blue Jays from Auckland. Variety of old time dancing. All welcome. Loma 07 888 7102 Crackerjack Bowls Matua Bowls, Levers Rd 1-4pm, arrive by 12.45pm. Make up a team of 4 or we will fit you into a team.

Cost per player $5. Wear flat soled shoes.

Bowls available. www.sportsground.co.nz/ matuabowls Market Greerton Hall 8am - 12pm.

Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv or Nancy, Waihi 07 863 6697 Melanoma Friends Meeting Bay Plastic Surgery, 745 Cameron Rd 2pm. Anyone who has been affected by or is interested in melanoma welcome to join our

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. informal meeting. Ellen 027 438 5291 or email: orrsum@xtra.co.nz

Merivale Car Boot Sale Kesteven Ave,

Merivale 8am - 12pm. Bric-a-brac, clothes, furniture, toys & more. Groceries raffles & food available. 578 6450 or www.merivale.org.nz Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438 Music of the Restoration Presented by Scholars Pro Musica. Featuring works by Purcell, Blow, Humfrey & others. June 30 7.30pm & July 1st 2.30pm at St Peters Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. Door sales tickets or Gail 574 2990 Taoist Tai Chi New beginners 6 week introductory class starts July 7 9.30-11am.

Cost $40. Have a go. Kitty 570 1553 Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. TASTE awards announced July 1. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Fuchsia Group Elizabeth St Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 1pm. New members welcome.

Pat 579 1655 The Sociables Males/Females 30’s/40’s.

022 012 0376 Zumba Fundraising Party July 7 at The Shed, 32 Market Place, Papamoa 6.30-8.30pm. Entry $10, with proceeds going to Urban Dance Mega Crew representing NZ in the world hip hop dance championships 2012 in Las Vegas.

Kimberly 021 174 0989

Sunday 1 July

Bay Blokart club Friendly club sailing at Baypark track every Sunday & race days on second Sun of month. Use second entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. Club ph 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322 Beekeeping Hobbyists Meet at Fernz Cafe, 1 Ohauiti Rd, Hairini 2pm.

Gordon 027 544 2882 Bethlehem Lions Market Bethlehem town centre, first & third Sundays 8am - 12pm. Sites from $10. Bookings essential. 548 2977 or bethlehemmarket@ lionsclubs.org.nz Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “Are you prepared for God’s kingdom on earth?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 Coastal Country Music Club Tauranga

Club day 1st Sunday of month at Tauranga RSA Greerton 1pm. Charles 570 1555

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

Katikati Tramping Club Tramp to Waikato River Trail 8am start. Easy tramp. Brett 07 863 6602 Learning Spiritual Laws Sunday’s at Director’s Room, Wholly Bagels & Pizza, 801 Cameron Rd 10-11am. Donations only. Remember & celebrate who you are!

Matua Bowling Club Sunday social bowls at Levers Rd 12.303.30pm. Cost $5pp incl afternoon tea, raffles, barbecue, game prizes. www.sportsground. co.nz/matuabowls Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sunday in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 Performing Arts Concert Katikati Memorial Hall 2pm. Variety of items from adults & children. $5 entry. Gaye 577 1753 Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Presbyterian Church Marton Marton Presbyterians celebrating 150 years on August 19/20. If you have been part of St Andrew’s & would like info find it at http://standrews.marton4jesus.org or 06 327 4532 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race Electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Historical Society Meet at Brain Watkins Hall, 2pm. Sergeant Robert Farrell, soldier settler of Tauranga’s story told by Paul Farrell. Ireland, Crimea, South Africa to New Zealand.

Tauranga Spiritual Society Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St, doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Clairvoyant: Mike Thompson. Pot luck supper, live music.

Entry $5, members $3 or free with a plate. All welcome.

Te Puke Lions Market Farmlands Car Park (opp Countdown supermarket) 8am - 12pm. Stall holders from 7.15am.

Something for everyone. Suzane 573 3389 or 027 290 1168 Welcome Bay Cruisers Club All holdens, fords, classic cars & bikes welcome. No jappers. Meet at Welcome Bay Sports Bar, Welcome Bay Rd 11am for run to be decided. Mark 027 699 8356

Monday 2 July

Aqua-Evolution Swim School Term 3

‘12. Learn to swim/deep water survival lessons for 12 months - adults. Mon - Fri. Free assessments. Spaces limited. Jan 571 5282 or office@aqua-evolution.org Badminton Bethlehem College Mon &

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

Weds. Senior 7.30-9.40pm. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335

Badminton Mt Maunganui Club

night Mon 7-9pm & social club night Weds 7.30-9.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Welcomes ladies aged 30-60 years to join this awesome sport for fun, fitness, friendship & travel. Coach, Anita 571 4096 or 0210 257 6094 a/hs Bethlehem Bowling Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free.

Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. All welcome.

Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/ Cardiac Care leader.

Fire Brigade Indoor Bowling Club Club night, champ champ triples at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7pm. Anne 579 1079 Fitness League Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St John’s Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am.

Dorothy 549 3378 Free School Holiday Classes Children’s music & movement July 9 & 10, 12 & 13 in the conference room, Pacific Apartments, 8 Maunganui Rd. Mixed age class for children 1-4yrs with singing, movement, instrument playing & dancing 9.30am - 10am.

Mixed age class 4-7yrs with singing, dancing, movement, instrument playing 10.30-11.30am. Intro to keyboard 7-9yrs 12-1pm. Adults attend class with child.

Bookings essential. www.musikgaren.co.nz Friends of the Libraries Monthly meeting, Tauranga Library 7.30pm. Speaker: Richard Moore – a disaster called Rena.

Showing a selection of his personal photos to enrich his topic. $3 entry, supper provided. Use side door. All welcome.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Junior Badminton Bethlehem College, beginners 5-6pm, competent 6-7.30pm.

Sue 021 194 4335 Meditation Free classes Mondays 10am & 7.30pm. How to stop thinking & worrying - experience joy & wellbeing.

David/Trish 576 9764 Otumoetai Indoor Bowling Club Club night, Matua School Hall, Clivedene St

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

7.15pm. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Patchers Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 10am - 3pm.

Bring your machine & sew all day. All welcome. Coral 574 1499 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s church hall, Girven Rd. All 9am - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationships Aotearoa Mon - Parenting Through Separation, free course for separating parents, Tga 10am - 12pm.

Parenting through separation, Katikati 9-11am. Positively Me 4 Women - self esteem course for women 12.30-2.30pm.

Blended Families, course for parents in combined household 7-9pm. ManMade, self esteem course for men 7-9pm. Tues - Parenting Through Separation 7-9pm.

Positively Me for Women 12.30-2.30pm.

Hot Monogamy - for people in a committed relationship 7-9.30pm. Weds - Parenting for Success, parenting your 2-12yr olds 7-9pm. Sex, Drugs & Homework, parenting your teens 7-9pm. Parenting through Separation, Papamoa 10am 12pm. Thurs - Positively Me 4 women 7-9pm. Living without Pornography register now. Weekend Course - Relationship Secrets, for couples. 576 8392 Sequence Dance Class Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. $3pp. Gordon 573 4333 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Club night, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm. New bowlers welcome. Jenny 576 3584 Tai Chi Chen Style There is only one original. Beginner classes 8 weeks, 16 classes starts July 16 at 8 Bayfarm Lane (off 2nd Ave) Mon, Weds 7.30pm & Sat 8.30am. $88 - Young Forest Tai Chi. 577 6868 Tauranga RSA Cards, 500 Mon 7pm, Tues 1pm.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd. Lesson 6.30-7.30pm, club night 7.30-10pm.

Colleen 544 4676 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall,

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Tuesday 3 July Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otu-

moetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Rob 544 1245 Bethlehem Pottery Club 13 Bethlehem Rd. Gallery open Tues 10am - 4pm.

BOP Linux Users Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system. 1st Tues of month at Technology Wise, 195 Devonport Rd 7-9pm. Experts & beginners welcome. Free. 578 6024. www.boplug.co.nz Depression Support Group Junction office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton 1-2pm.

579 9890 Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term. This week coffee at Pacifica, Tara Rd, Papamoa 10am. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Greerton visit Oropi. Sally 571 8914 Inachord Chorus Ladies 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.45pm. Enjoy singing & meet new friends. Irene Shona 0272 801 004 Katikati Mah Jong Every Tues at Resource Centre, Beach Rd, Katikati 1-4pm. Encourages hard hands, restricts easy hands. 549 5954 Lymphoedema Group For education, exercises & support, at 56 Christopher St, Tauranga (parking next door at Citizens Club, 13th Ave) 10.30am.

Host: Kath Vickers, physiotherapist & lymphoedema therapist. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Lea 571 3346 or bcsstga@clear.net.nz

Midweek Country & Variety Music

Every first Tues of month at Elizabeth St Arts Centre, Glasgow St 7pm. All proceeds to charity. Ruth/Dick 576 4527 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session first day free. Students $2. Margaret 575 9792 Shirley Club Walking Group Every Tues outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking, Cafe jaunt after great group. See you there.

South City Indoor Bowls Open Fours Mid-Winter Xmas Tournament (plate & raffle item), Greerton Hall 7.30pm.

Mary 541 0687 Starfish Playgroup Tuesday’s at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, downtown Mt Maunganui 10-11.30pm. Cost $3. 575 9945 Table Tennis Every Tues at Papamoa Primary School Hall 7-9.30pm. Social & competitive players welcome. $3 adults, $2 students. John 572 0129

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Trust Bar, Bureta Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz Tauranga Scrabble Club Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Toastmasters Excel Club Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. Meetings held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Senior Citizens Centre, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610

Wednesday 4 July

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary, 571 6812. Free legal assistance. Every Tues at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays.

New participants planning to attend, Jennifer 571 1411

Fire Brigade Indoor Bowling Club

Club day tournament 10am at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Sponsored by Mount Export Meats. Please bring a plate. Anne 579 1079 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7.30pm. Super Liquor Ladder & Champ Finals. Greerton Hall 7pm.

Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Heaven Help Us A comedy by Tim Hambleton. Directed by Pam Chapman. NB May offend religious sensibilities. Presented by Te Puke Repertory Society at Litt Park July 4-7 & 11-14. Tickets at Paper Plus Te Puke. $20 each or $16 for block bookings $10+. 573 9849 La Leche League Breastfeeding support for mothers. Weds at 100 13th Ave 10am - 12pm. Joanna 577 6892 Fri at Mount Plunket Rooms 10am - 12pm.

Jeannie 542 1939 Live Poetry in Tauranga Listen to our featured poets. Open mike too. If you’re a poet or songwriter, turn up on the night & put your name down for your moment of fame. At The Boardroom Café, Library Arcade, 95 Willow St 7pm. $5 at the door. Email: aimehansen777@yahoo.co.uk Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre Fellowship at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Candida Monkley - medium. Door charge $3. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226

www.manutere.co.nz

Mount Yoga New class starts today at GYM101, Tawa St, Mt Maunganui 5.45-6.45pm.

Limited space, booking essential. Penny 574 6556 or 027 654 6526 Need to Know the Way? Want the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth? Ready to swap tradition for real life? Come along to Ha Derech’s ‘Messianic Basics’, 6 week course for anyone wanting an understanding of the reality of modern messianic belief & customs. Every Weds 7pm. For address, details 571 5188 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tauranga.

10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting.

Speaker: Bev Dowling - Health Consumer Service. New members welcome.

Jennifer 578 4264 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 544 0839 Shakti Ethnic Women Support Group Meet 1st Weds of month at Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd 11am – 12pm. For Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Fiji Indian & South African women only. Programmes: Zumba, self defence classes, relaxation, self esteem etc. Rupal 021 0533 548 or 579 0532

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Every Weds at Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 12.30pm & 7.309.30pm. All welcome.

Toastmasters - City Early Start Improve communication,

leadership & teamwork skills. Join the motivated & enthusiastic group every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.458.15am. Email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz or 571 1545. Website: http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters Tauranga South Area Leadership skills, speaking skills.

Weds at St George’s Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. All welcome. Alan 544 5989 Walking Group Age Concern walking group meet at the Lakes, Tauriko 10am.

All welcome. 578 2631 Wednesday Walking Group Every Weds at Palmers Garden Centre, Welcome Bay. Leave at 9am for walks of approx 1 hour. Slow, medium & quick walkers. Free, apart from coffee afterwards. Occasional walks outside the district. All welcome. Mike 543 4733 or email: pellmell@ihug.co.nz

Thursday 5 July

Citizens Advice Bureau Every Thurs

at Arataki Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm. Free service for everyone.

Don’t know? Ask us! No appointment necessary.

Divorce Care Starts July 19 13 week recovery course for those experiencing divorce or separation.

Thurs at Holy Trinity Church, old hall cnr Devonport Rd & 4th Ave, Tauranga 7-9pm. Places limited. Office 578 7718

Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Joseph Campbell RoundTable Philosophy/ Book club of sorts. Viewing DVD of the Power of Myth at Levers Rd, Matua 7-9pm.

Free. All welcome. Emily 021 662 852 or email: wildandgrace@gmail.com Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Mount Underwater Club Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui) 7.30pm. Speaker: Member’s presentation on Chatham Island trip. New members welcome. Gail 570 1935 NZ Society of Genealogists Tauranga Branch monthly meeting, first Thurs of every month at St James Church Hall, cnr Pooles Rd & Devon St 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.

Heather 578 1689 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Thurs at Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St West 7.30pm. 10 week learn to Square Dance course. Enjoyable exercise for body & mind. 543 1063 Papamoa 50’s Plus Group Every 2nd & 4th Thurs at Papamoa Support Centre, Hartford Ave 10am for trips, meetings & friendship.

574 7170 Relaxation Group Positive gathering for all women affected by cancer. Every Thurs at Breast Cancer Support Services, 56 Christopher St (parking next door at Citizens Club, 13th Ave) 1pm. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Lea 571 3346 or email: bcsstga@clear.net.nz

Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease.

Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. All welcome.

Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Tauranga Rotaract Club Every Thurs, upstairs at Imbibe Bar, Bayfair 6.30pm. Community club for 18-30yr olds. New members welcome. Email tauranga_rotaract@hotmail.co.nz for info & to confirm attendance.

Tauranga Social Dancers Every Thurs at Snr Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St 7.30-10pm.

Authentic rock & roll music - all styles of dance welcome. $3 entry. Peter 544 5556 Tauranga Storyteller’s Group Meet last Thurs of month. Claire 577 7220

Friday 6 July

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Championship Fours in Band Hall, Yatton St 7pm.

Sally 571 8914 Taoist Tai Chi New beginners class starts today at St Paul’s Church, Dickson Rd, Papamoa 9am. Improve memory & coordination.

Raewyn 574 1190 Youth on the Coast Christian group meet Friday 6-7.20 Years 6-8 7.15-9pm College at Evans Rd Community Church, Papamoa. $2. 0274 377 868 “What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-profit clubs and organisations. email julie@thesun. co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga. Deadline 3pm Tuesday. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

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The Weekend Sun

P L U S

By Winston Watusi

Reasons to be cheerful - Part 8 We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy.

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Good news is the episodes from Season One have now been archived for easy viewing, and make an impressive overview of a small part of the Tauranga scene.

It’s only when you see so many acts in one place like this that you realise exactly how big the Bay’s musical contingent is. Check them out at www.soundtreeproductions. com/live

Local album releases!

It gladdens my heart to see local albums emerging at the rate they are right now. The Deeds launched their debut CD a month or so back and next week it’s time for John Michaelz to send his new platter out into the world.

We reviewed it a www.mountmaunganui.org.nz couple of weeks back, it’s called So Far, So How to solve Good… , and it Sudoku!

No.1634 EASY includes songs of John’s 1 9 6 Fillstretching the grid back so that to row the and fabled days of 1 2 4 6 every every To contains Handle in the late 3x3Hard square 8 4 2 eighties through the digits 1 to 9 to new tracks recorded with his current outfit 6 2 3 The Usual.

How to solve Solution No.1633 The launch takes place on 3 1 Friday 4 8 5 6 62at7Number 9 July 1 The No.1634 Sudoku!

6 8 7 9 2 1 5 4 3 Strand and probably costs a few bucks on 8 3 4 9 2 5 7 4 3 6 1 8 9 6 the door to get in. It’ll be worth it. Not that 1 4 9 3 6 5 8 2 7 in 6tip-top voice these days but 7Fill therowgridandsoevery 1 7 5only 2 9 4 3 1is 8John 1 2 4 8 every The Usual are a fine and exciting band, 3x3 square9 contains 2 6 8 4 7 9 3 5 1 3 8 5 talents of highly respected 8 4 1 6 3 7 the 4 8 2 the digits 1 to 9 5 9 containing 2 5 1 4 7 9 6Mike Kirk (also seen on guitarist 2 84 37Tauranga 1 9 6 9 8 1 3 5 2 and off with Kokomo and many others), Solution No.1633 bass player Dave Porter, and ex-TwinSet How to solve 3 1 4 8 5 6 2 7 9 drummer Paul Hoskin, an immaculate 6 8 7 9 2 1 5 4 3 Sudoku!

8 3 4 9 2 5 7 4 3 6 1 8 player who seems able to do just about anything behind that kit.

1 4 9 3 6 5 8 2 7

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Phoenix Car Park Downtown the Mount

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56 They’re playing our music, there!

International awards made to Kiwis are normally trumpeted from the rooftops… unless you’re a jazz musician. Auckland sax player Roger Manins, often seen here at jazz festivals in the company of Carolina Moon, made a piece of New Zealand history last week by being the first New Zealander to receive a Jazz Hero Award from the International Jazz Journalists Association. To accept the honour Roger was hooked up by satel-

lite to the Blue Note in New York, where the ceremony took place.

Out of these 11 prestigious awards, nine went to top American jazz musicians, one to a Canadian, and one went to Roger in recognition of his outstanding ability, passion, services to education, and his formidable Kiwi sense of humour. (His “Smooth Jazz” YouTube videos have generated a cult following around the world).

When asked what he thought of the fact that the Kiwi media has largely ignored his remarkable achievements, Roger replied, “Well I didn’t kill anyone, and my cat didn’t get stuck up a tree!”

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Soundtree is back!

Season two of Tauranga’s only internet TV show is now live online and adding new episodes weekly. The latest features the fabulous most groovy Brilleaux, purveyors of maximum R&B. Other shows from the new season so far posted online feature young band RPM, Henk and Rex, the Kougar Sistas, Amanda Sloane, and Gary Harrison.

One of those bands that particularly blew everyone away during the first season of Soundtree Live was The Elements, a trio who seemed to have emerged fully formed out of nowhere playing a wild mixture of alt rock influenced by Talking Heads and other post-punk sounds. Their blend of top-class musicianship and intellectual playfulness, couple with a fine understanding of the line where careful arrangement meets improvisation made them many people’s New Favourite Band overnight.

They’ve been out at The Boatshed Studio working on what will hopefully become their first album.

59 Hairy Maclary is coming to town!

Well, let’s hope so. Hairy Maclary is cool.

Dame Lynley Dodd created something wonderful and wonderfully successful that deserves to be celebrated. Five million copies sold worldwide and counting - what a stunning achievement for someone living in li’l ol’ Tauranga. But, more than that, Hairy Maclary is cool.

A monument to these characters that brought and continue to bring such pleasure to so many will enrich the character of the city and be celebrated long after the whiners and the costs have been forgotten. Hats off to Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell of Creative Tauranga for spearheading this inspiring initiative, often in the face of much short-sighted cynicism. And thank you, Dame Lynley, for the stories.

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The Weekend Sun D V D

M O V I E S

With Winston Watusi

Fantastic Not bad at all Dreadful

THE ARTIST Dir: Michel Hazanavicius - Starring: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, Uggie the dog Ever since I first saw it I’ve been telling people how good The Artist is. But – almost without exception – no-one wants to see it. So here I say it again: forget the fact that it’s neither in colour nor widescreen, forget the fact that there is very little dialogue, see this film! It is a pure joy that will bring bubbles of happiness to even the hardest heart.

The Artist tells the story of silent film star George Valentin, a man who cannot accept the arrival of talkies even as his stardom slips and his films are swept aside by the new medium.

His decline is mirrored by the rise of perky new

Thanks to Video Ezy Brookfield for the DVDs

starlet Peppy Miller.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that The Artist is a silent film. Of course, given their use of music, even the real “silent” films were never silent, but this takes it a step further, foregrounding the use of sound for some of its best jokes and even allowing for dialogue at the end.

The Artist just gets all its components so right.

The direction is slick and assured, the performances simply delightful, and the story – old as the era that the film is set in though it may be movie dog since Lassie retired.

– seems fresh and vibrant. This is a film with a Give it a try – you won’t regret it. massive amount of heart. It also has the cutest

Saturday 30 – Oursoundz.

Sunday 1 – Frankie 4.307.30pm.

Bluebiyou Bar & Restaurant Friday 29 – Marg Harper 7-9pm.

Club Mt Maunganui Friday 29 – Shy & Retiring.

The Crown and Badger Friday 29 – Business Time.

Saturday 30 – Keel.

Sunday 1 – Blarney Band (Andy Craw & guests) 3-6pm.

Thursday 5 – Chris Gunn Band 8-10.30pm.

Cornerstone Pub Friday 29 – Grant Theft Audio, playing rock 9.30pm – late.

Saturday 30 – Grant Theft Audio, playing rock 9.30pm – late.

Sunday 1 – Jessica Ross, acoustic 3-6pm.

Welcome Bay Sports Bar Friday 29 – Caviar 8pm. Awesome covers band doing your favourites.

Mount RSA Friday 29 – Double Trouble.

Those hoping for actual dinosaurs will be disappointed by Sundance and BAFTA winning Tyrannosaur . This first film as writer/ director from actor Paddy Considine is a harrowing portrait of violent men: Joseph (Peter Mullan) is locked in a spiral of self-destructive anger until he meets apparently straight-talking religious op-shop worker Hannah (Olivia Coleman). He is tormented by neighbourhood thugs; she has an abusive husband; together they form a tentative friendship. It’s a bleak, beautifully detailed film, a sad yet hopeful drama, brilliantly acted and marking Considine as one to watch for behind the camera as well as in front.

There’s plenty of naked flesh on display in X but the promise of an erotic thriller is distinctly undermined by the downbeat realism of sleazy Sydney’s prostitution scene.

M O V I E S

It’s the story of two women, one a seasoned high-end hooker readying to retire, the other a runaway new to the game. Their paths coincidentally cross for a job that goes horribly wrong: running and chasing ensue, interspersed with hitting. It looks good – all harsh neon and grime – and is impressively acted, but while long on seedy atmosphere it is ultimately short on complexity and thrills.

Aussie film Face To Face takes place during a community conference: recently fired doofus Wayne has deliberately rammed his ex-employer’s car; this meeting with workmates and family is to avoid a court case. Though failing to shake its origins as a stage play, the writing by top Aussie playwright David Williamson (Don’s Party, The Club) is so strong that the twists and turns of the story, slowly revealing a truckload of dirty

With Rialto

A Royal Affair (M)

laundry, remains involving throughout. Played with naturalistic skill, it’s a pleasure to watch a drama both intelligently issues-focused and so rich in character.

There’s almost a sub-genre now comprising action comedies in which someone is pursued by numerous eccentric assassins. Think Smokin’ Aces or Shoot ‘Em Up. The runner in Cat Run is call girl (and single mum) Cat. That the film’s tag lines are “CATch Her If You Can” and “CATch The Action!” (their capitals not mine) does not bode well. Add in derivative Guy Ritchie tropes – characters introduced with title cards, gimmicky editing – and the likelihood of originality is slight. But that’s not of huge importance: there is much killing and ample bare skin.

Extra points for an assassin who is a cross between the Terminator and Mary Poppins.

Friday June 29 to Wed July 4 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke.

NEW THIS WEEK

THE THREE STOOGES

Low Level Violence. COMEDY. on

Capitol Cinema 4

abolishing torture. But his reforming zeal, his nationality and the birth of the queen’s child made him many enemies…

CINEMAS

RELAX, UNWIND AND ESCAPE!

A ROYAL AFFAIR -M- Contains violence & sex scenes.

NO COMPS

FRI & TUE: 11:00, 3:30, 8:00.

SAT: 3:15, 8:00. SUN: 2:40.

MON: 11:00, 3:20, 8:00.

WED: 10:45, 8:00.

THE HUNGER GAMES

-M- Contains violence

SAFE FRI & TUE: 11:15, 4:15, 6:30.

-R16- Contains violence & offensive language.

-PG- Contains sexual references

FRI & TUE: 1:45, 6:15.

SAT: 11:15, 6:15. SUN: 10:45.

MON: 1:30. WED: 6:15.

SUN: 5:20.

Special tickets prices

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NO COMPS

MET OPERA SIEGFRIED WED 04TH JULY: 1:15.

Preview Screenings this weekend!

SAT: 1:00. SUN: 12:30.

FRI & SAT: 1:30, 8:15.

SUN: 1:30. MON: 1:15, 7:45.

TUE: 1:30, 8:15. WED: 1:40, 8:15.

TORTOISE IN LOVE

MET OPERA DIE WALKURE

THE DOOR

NO COMPS -M- Content may disturb

-ENO COMPS

Special tickets prices

SAT: 11:30, 4:30, 6:30.

SUN: 11:30, 4:15, 8:30.

MON: 11:15, 4:15, 6:30, 8:30.

WED: 11:15, 4:30, 8:45.

SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN

-M- Contains offensive language.

FRI & TUE: 10:45, 1:15, 6:00, 8:30. SAT: 1:15, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30.

FRI, TUE & WED: 3:45.

SUN: 1:15, 3:45, 8:20.

SAT & SUN: 11:00. MON: 3:15. MON: 10:45, 1:00, 5:30.

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MARGIN CALL

-M- Contains offensive language.

movies

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

NEW THIS WEEK IN 3D

(Standard 2D version)

Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth and Diego the Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, Will Sasso, Sofía Vergara, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Hudson, ‘Snooki’. sabretooth tiger are back for a fourth adventure.

The Farrelly Brothers (Dumb and Dumber) reboot Fri 4:00. Sat 12:10. Sun 3:40. Tue 12:05, 6:25pm. the legendary trio of buffoonery. While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot.

Fri 1:45, 3:50pm. Sat 10:20, 2:30, 6:40pm.

Sun 11:15, 3:20pm. Mon 11:00, 3:15pm.

Tue 10:30, 2:40, 6:40pm. Wed 11:00, 3:35pm.

The Weekend Sun has two tickets to A Royal Affair to give away to one lucky reader who can tell us what century A Royal Affair is set in?

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, July 4.

Info line 573 8055 www.tepukecinema.co.nz

NEW THIS WEEK

(PG)

MEGAscreen.

Contains violence & sex scenes Historical, romantic-drama set in 18th Century Denmark based on the deadly love triangle between the young queen of Denmark, her schizophrenic king and the royal physician. Stars Mads Mikkelsen (After the Wedding). The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo screenwriter, Nikolaj Arcel, directs. Queen Caroline Mathilde (Alicia Vikander) was an English princess who, at 15, married Denmark’s King Christian VII (Mikkel Følsgaard). German physician to the king, Johann Struensee (Mikkelsen), gained strong influence over the government by successfully treating the king and becoming the queen’s lover. For 18 months, the idealist Streunsee was the de facto head of state, introducing freedom of the press and

Damn fine Dubious

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

Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah.

Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth and Diego the sabretooth tiger are back for a fourth adventure. When an iceberg sends them adrift, the group set a course for home, using the block of ice as a sea vessel.

Fri 11:30, 6:10pm, 8:35pm.

Sat 10:10, 2:15, 6:30, 8:30pm.

Sun 11:00, 1:30, 6:00, 8:20pm.

Mon 11:00, 1:30, 6:10pm.

Tue 10:00, 2:15, 4:20, 8:40pm.

Wed 12:10, 2:15, 4:20, 6:25pm

NEW RELEASE WEDNESDAY JULY 4 IN 3D

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (3D) (M) Violence.

Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, Denis Leary. The Spider-Man franchise reboot.

Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young.

Wednesday July 4th: 10:10am, 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:45pm.

PLAYING THIS WEEK

TORTOISE IN LOVE

PLAYING THIS WEEK

BRAVE

(2D) (PG) Scary Scenes.

(PG) Sexual References. PIXAR, FAMILY, ANIMATION.

Independent UK rom-com. Tom a gardener, can talk to plants but not to women. Fri 4:20, 8:15pm.

Sat 12:15, 6:05. Sun 3:10, 8:30pm. Mon 11:15, 6:20pm. Tue 2:00, 8:00. Wed 1:00, 8:00pm.

on MEGAscreen.

Fri 11:40, 6:00pm. Sat 12:20, 4:30, 8:40pm. Sun 1:10, 5:20.

Mon 1:00, 8:30pm. Tue 12:30, 4:35, 8:40pm. Wed 1:15, 5:45.

SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN

PLAYING THIS WEEK IN 3D

BRAVE (3D) (PG) Scary Scenes.

Kelly Macdonald, Julie Walters, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson.

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom Fri 11:30, 8:15. Sat 12:45, 5:45. Sun 1:05, 8:05. that brings chaos to her kingdom.

Mon 1:10, 8:15. Tue 1:00, 6:00pm. Wed 8:30pm. Fri 3:55. Sat 10:30, 3:25. Sun 11:10, THE WAY (PG) Drug Use & Coarse Language.

3:45pm. Mon 11:10, 3:50, 6:00pm.

Martin Sheen. Fri 12:10. Sat 3:35. Sun 12:50.

Tue 10:40, 3:40pm. Wed 10:00, 3:45.

Mon 8:00pm. Tue 3:40pm. Wed 10:40am.

(M) Fantasy Violence. ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA.

Retelling of the Snow White fairy tale starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth.

FINAL DAYS

LE HAVRE

(G) French comedy.

Fri 6:20pm. Sat 10:30am. Sun 4:50. Mon 12:50.

Tue 10:20am. Wed 6:10pm.

PROMETHEUS (3D) (R16) Horror Scenes & Violence.

FINAL DAYS

THE AVENGERS (2D)

(M) Violence.

on MEGAscreen. Fri 8:10pm. Sun 7:30pm.

Mon 5:40pm. Wed 8:00pm.

FINAL WEEK CHINESE TAKE-AWAY

(M) Off Language & Sexual References. Argentine Comedy.

Sat 8pm. Sun 11am. Mon 4:30. Tue 6. Wed 2:35.

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Swedish, Crime, Drama. Fri 2:30pm. Sat 1:50pm.

Sun 6:40pm. Mon 2:40. Tue 12:10. Wed 4:25pm.

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(M) Off Lang & Sexual Ref’s.

COM, DRAMA, MUSICAL. Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough.

Fri 6:00pm. Sun 5:45pm. Tue 8:30pm.

Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron.

Director Ridley Scott’s sci-fi thriller, set in the same universe as the Alien series. Follows a team of explorers who travel to a distant planet, hoping to uncover the origin of life on Earth.

Fri 1:30. Sat 8:35pm. Mon 8:20pm.

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MEN IN BLACK 3 (3D) Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement.

Fri 1:55. Sat 4:15pm. Mon 3:35.

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Performers flock to annual competition People from across the North Island will play instruments, sing, act and dance during the 55th annual Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions Festival at Baycourt from June 30-July 8.

Eden Worsley plays Ann Frank.

The festival provides healthy competition for the young performers, from five-year-olds reciting a nursery rhyme to 21-year-olds presenting Shakespearean characterisations.

Coryl Baggenstos, co-convenor of the Speech and Drama section, says the competition gives young performers the opportunity to perform, to be assessed by nationally renowned adjudicators and to measure themselves against their peers. It also offers an occasion for the performers to come together and form friendships.

Prizes are offered with the support of many sponsors; however Coryl says the greatest prize is the confidence performers gain on hearing audience applause.

“Senior students who have been competing for 10 years or longer face tough competition. The camaraderie between them is equally as strong and there is always a warm, supportive feeling amongst competitors and audience alike.”

Dance performances will be held in Baycourt’s theatre while other performances will be in the exhibition space. Entry to the competition is by gold coin donation.

A concert featuring the best performances from the festival is on Sunday, July 8, at 3pm in Baycourt theatre. Entry to the concert costs $15 for adults, $10 for children and $35 for a family with two adults and two children. For those who have a TECT Concession Card there is a $2-5 discount.

By Savannah Lee

The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui meet every Tues at St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria St 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 (0800 AA Works) for other AA meetings.

Altrusa Club of Tauranga For women interested in fellowship, community service, dinner meetings 2nd & 4th Tues of month 6pm. 576 7838 Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP Monthly gatherings to enjoy beautiful music & meet new friends. Pete/Jennifer 574 4238 Arthritis NZ - WBOP Service Centre, Historic Village 17th Ave Mon-Fri. Ph 571 0088. Free Arthritis Educator clinic every Thurs. For appointments ph 571 0088 Ashtanga Yoga Thurs at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 6-7.30am. $10 per class or $60 for 12 week term. Yoga classes every day except Sunday. Many styles taught by experienced teachers. www.taurangayoga.org.nz Assn of Administrative Professionals (AAPNZ) Tauranga Group meet 2nd Weds of month at Sebel Trinity Wharf Hotel, Dive Crescent, Tga 5.30pm. tauranga@aapnz.org.nz or see www. apnz.org.nz Bay Network Singles Social Club Friendship group for single, separated, divorced & widowed people aged 40-70. Weekly activities. Jean 576 9988 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Russley Drive Reserve 12.45-3pm approx.

Weather permitting. Margaret 572 3173 Bolivia Tauranga Every Thurs, Bridge Club, Cherrywood 12.50pm. Tuition, cards, tea/coffee.

Toby 543 5358 BOP Newcomers Network New to the area?

Want to make new friends? Weekly coffee mornings every Weds at Forrester Hall, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tga 10.30am -12pm. 571 6419 Brookfield Care & Craft Group Every Tues at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 9.3011.30am.

Bridge Lessons for Beginners Mount Bridge Club Tues 7pm. Alice 579 1175 Chess Club Meet Mondays at Mount RSA, Maunganui Rd. Open club (adults & advanced juniors) 7.30-11pm. Junior club meets Thurs 6-7.30pm during school term at Arataki Community Centre. Caissa@xtra.co.nz or www. mmrsachess.org.nz Computer Courses For over the 50+ at Tauranga SeniorNet. 577 1912 Disability Information Services WBOP Inc. Providing free, confidential & impartial info on a wide range of disabilities & related issues. Office open Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm. 578 2929 Girl Guides Preparing girls aged 5-18years for making the most of life ahead. For info on locations and times 0800 555 170

Glengyle Leisure Marching Team More members needed. Fun, fitness, friendship. Diane 572 0859 Golden Kiwis Leisure Marching Every Tues for exercise, fun & fellowship. No experience required for ladies 50+. Dorothy 579 5232 Golf Croquet Every Tues, Fri & Sun at Tauranga Croquet Club, Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Free lessons, everything supplied.

Peter 571 0633 Greerton Lions 1st & 3rd Tues at Racecourse 6.15pm.

Ray 577 1854 Greerton Senior Citizens Club Maitland St Extn.

Indoor bowls 12.45 Mon, Thurs, Sat. Housie 1pm Fri. Over 55’s welcome. Joy 541 1725 Harmony A Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 542 4191 or www.harmonyaplenty. co.nz Housie Every Weds at Gate Pa Outdoor Bowling Club 11am. June 543 0465 Ikebena (Japanese flower arranging) Every 2nd Sat 13th Ave Methodist Centre 10am - 12pm. New members welcome. Pauline 576 5760 Junior Martial Arts Papamoa Every Mon 5-6pm. Help develop your child’s physical, mental & social skills.

Trevor 0800 348 454 Judo Tues & Thurs at Moreland Fox Park, Greerton 5.30pm. Classes from PeeWees to Masters. Graeme 543 0872 Katikati Herb Society 2nd Weds of month at St Paul’s Church, Mulgan St, Katikati 7pm. 552 0217 Kidz Need Dadz Coffee morning Tues (except school holidays) Kidz Need Dadz House, 538 Fraser St, Greerton 9.30-11am. Jim 544 3424 KW Tae Kwon Do 11 Ashley Place, Papamoa Tues & Thurs 5.30, 6.30 & 7.30pm. Fri 6-7pm. Olympic style.

Karl 575 9737 La Leche League Pregnant women, all mothers, babies & children invited to attend monthly breastfeeding support & info meetings. Tga - 1st Weds of month, 100 13th Ave, 10am - 2pm., Joanna 577 6892 Mt Maunganui - 1st Fri of month, Plunket rooms, Grenada St 10am - 12pm, Christine 574 8722 Leisure Marching Teams In all areas of Tauranga & Mt Maunganui require new ladies 50+ to join for exercise, fun & fellowship. No experience needed.

Corren 570 0172 Lions Club Greerton Dinner meeting 1st & 3rd Tues at Tauranga Racecourse. Ray 577 1894 Marlin Probus Club Mt Maunganui Second Mon of month at Club Mt Maunganui 45-47 Kawaka St 9.45am. Visitors & new members welcome. Elaine 575 6447 Melanoma Friends Meeting Bimonthly meetings at Bay Plastic Surgery, 745 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 2pm for anyone who has been affected or is interested in Melanoma. Ellen 027 438 5291 or email: orrsum@ xtra.co.nz Mens Cancer Support Group 3rd Thurs of month at Cancer Society rooms cnr 14th Ave & Fraser St. Mike 575 7696 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount 9am - 2pm. Elise 575 9851 Mount Indoor Bowling Club Weds at Mount Intermediate School, Links Ave. Names in by 7.15pm. New members welcome. Jim 572 1983 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Students $2. First day free. Margaret 575 9792

Mt Maunganui Contract Bridge Club 60 Golf Rd. Bridge Mon 1-4pm, Weds 7-10pm, Thurs 11am - 2.30pm, Fri 1-4pm. 575 4251 Mount Lionesses Every 1st & 3rd Weds 5.30pm. Shirley 575 2725 Mt Maunganui - Papamoa Croquet Club Assn play Mon, Wed, Sat 9.15am & 12.45pm. Coaching available. Mae 575 5838 or 574 1889 Mount Rotary Club Tues Mt Golf Club, Omanu 5.30pm. Bev 572 4127/Kevin 572 1283 Mount Senior Citizens Club 345 Maunganui Rd for age 50+. Bowls Weds & Fri 12.45pm.

Cards Tues & Thurs 12.45pm. Concerts 4th Mon of month. Fun, friendship & happiness. 575 4650 Mt Maunganui Hash House Harriers Seeking younger members to the club (20-50yr plus) every Mon 6-9pm. Different location each week.

Walkers 4-6km, runners 6-9km. $5pp approx.

Phil 021 822 208 Multiple Sclerosis Society Facilitates the following exercise sessions for people with MS or other neurological disorders. Pilates Tues 9am at Martial Arts Hall, cnr Kaimanawa & Korowai Sts, Mount. Physio Thurs at Citizens Club, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 10.30am. Social support groups also held in a variety of places.

Cheryl 571 6898 Musical Memories Village Radio on 1368 Khz 1XT, weekdays 10-4pm, weekends 9-5pm for non stop music. Playing your requests. View small radio museum. 571 3710 New Migrants (& Returning Ex Pats) Information & services clinics 1-4pm Mon/Tues 1-4pm & Weds 10am - 2pm or by appointment at Settlement Support NZ. Carol 579 6532 or www. migrantsupport.org.nz Contact also available at Katikati, Waihi Beach, Papamoa, Te Puke by arrangement.

Otumoetai Table Tennis Club Sessions at Matua Hall, Levers Rd. Tues 12.30-3.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Thurs 8.45-11.45am. Fri 9-11.30am & 7.30-9.30pm. At QEYC Weds 12.30-3pm. Christine 576 1344 Overeaters Anonymous Is eating a problem for you? There is a solution. Meet Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 Pacific Probus Club (Mount) 3rd Mon of month. Many activities. Peter 572 3884 Papamoa Country Music Club 4th Sun of month at Papamoa Sport & Rec Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd 1-4.30pm. 542 3200 Papamoa Genealogical Society 2nd Mon of month in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9.30am-2.30pm.

Modest door charge. Interesting speakers. Mark 542 0204 Papamoa Lions Club Great company & you’re helping your community. Meet 1st & 3rd Weds of month. Donna 542 3409.

Papamoa Lions Markets Every 2nd & 4th Sun of month at Palm Beach Plaza grounds. 027 259 3120 Papamoa Mahjong Club Meet Mon at Papamoa Sports Centre, off Parton Rd 12.304pm. $2. New players & beginners welcome.

Sue 542 3073 Papamoa Progressive Association 2nd Mon of month in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Library.

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Papamoa Sunshine Probus Group 2nd Tues of month for lunch at Parton Rd Sports Club. James 542 3235 Rotary Club Tauranga Weds at Daniel’s Reception Lounge, 11th Ave 5.30pm. 543 2012 or www.tauranga. rotary.org.nz Scrabble Enthusiasts Tues at Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am -12pm. 3 games, door charge $2. Stan 572 0866 Shakti Ethnic Women Support Group For Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Indian & Fiji Indian women.

Activities for women to increase their self-esteem & confidence & integrate with the host community. First Weds of month at Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd 11am – 12pm. Rupal 575 9848 or 021 0533 548 St Pauls Friendship Group, Papamoa Upwords (word board game), or arts & crafts every Thurs 10am. $2 donation to cover costs. Margaret 542 1633 Stroke Club Every Tues 9.30am - 12pm at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St. For anyone who has had a stroke. Join us for a cuppa & companionship.

Supreme Dancing Supreme Dance Centre, Beginner to advanced, Tues nights, St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd; Weds, Tga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave; Thurs night, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Hugh & Sonia 543 2377 or 027 322 1786 email: soniahodson@ ihug.co.nz Taoist Tai Chi Club Classes every week day 15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116 Tauranga Anglers Club Freshwater Anglers meet Third Mon of month, Tauranga Fish & Dive Clubrooms, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Pt 7pm. Visitors welcome. Mike 021 808 899 or 572 2602 a/hs. www.tga-anglers-club.playz.it Tauranga Blues Jam Every 2nd Weds of month at Drivers Bar 8pm. 579 0502 Tauranga Brass Mon in Elizabeth St Community Centre (ex Navalmens Hall) Elizabeth St West 7.30pm. Learners from 7pm. Thurs, Learners Group & Junior Band 6.30pm. Graeme 578 9713 Tauranga Bureta Park Probus Club 3rd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens’ Club 13th Ave 1.30pm. New members welcome. Brian 570 0074 Tauranga Central Ladies Probus 3rd Tues of month 10am, Daniels in the Park. Anne 578 6221 Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Friendly, easy going mixed club. Breakfast meeting 1st & 3rd Tues of month, RSA Tauranga, Greerton. Gail 576 1221 www. taurangacarfair.co.nz Tauranga City Silver Band Practices every Weds in Brass Band Hall, 10 Yatton St, Greerton 7-9pm. New players & visitors welcome.

Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Carfair Every Sun, 11th Ave carpark (opp Mad Butcher) 8am - 12pm. Buy & sell cars/4WD/Utes/Motorhomes/Trailers/Boats. Ken 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Friendly, mixed club.

Breakfast meeting 1st & 3rd Tues of month at RSA, Greerton. Gail 576 1221 www.taurangacarfair.co.nz Tauranga Farmers Market Every Sat Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd 7.45am - 12pm.

Trixie 552 5278 Tauranga Friendship & Social Club Weekly activities for the over 50’s. Companionship, walks, movies, dinners, daytrips, dancing & good times. Joyce 578 0226 Tauranga Harbour City Lions Ladies club, 2nd & 4th Tues of month. Patricia 543 3665 Tauranga Historical Society Open every Sun, Brain Watkins Historic House 2-4pm. $4 adult, $2 child.

Guided tours. Groups by arrangement. 574 4965 Tauranga Ladies Probus Club Every 3rd Mon Citizens Club 13th Ave 10am. Speakers. Beryl 576 6719

Tauranga Methodist/Wesley Fijian Church Services 2nd & last Sun of month at Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 3.30pm - evening. Service in Fijian. All welcome. Simi 578 5718 Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs at Te Puna 7.30pm with running nights every 3rd Thurs. John 575 2286 or 0276 062 706 Tauranga Numismatic Society Re coin collecting.

1st Weds of month at Wesley Church Centre, 13th Ave 7.30pm. 533 1881 Tauranga Ongoing Pain Support Group 1st Thurs of month 10am. Karen 543 3661 Tauranga Pakeke Lions Club Dinner meetings 3rd Tues night of month, Bureta Park Motor Inn. Lunch, social gatherings 1st Thurs of month. Pat 579 4476 Tauranga Sequence Dance Club Mon & Weds. Couples want to have fun while keeping fit. Great dances, music & people. Tutoring given. Barbara 552 6227 Tauranga Te Papa Probus Club 1st Thurs of month at Daniel’s lounge, QE2 Centre, 11th Ave 9.30am. Fellowship, walking, cards, petanque, trips. 543 2012 Tga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save). For age 55+. Indoor bowls, cards, coffee mornings & speaker. Visits to & from other clubs. 578 7534 Tauranga TaeKwonDo Club Mount Clubrooms, Kaimanawa St. Children training Mon, Weds, Thurs 5-6pm & adults 6.15-8pm. Tauriko Hall adults & children Mon & Weds 6-7.30pm. Master Kesi O’Neil 0274 785 478 or 544 7006 Te Puke Branch NZ Soc of Genealogists 4th Thurs Methodist Church Hall 1.30pm. M Lewis 573 6868 Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions Meet 2nd & 4th Tues at Settlers Lounge 6pm. Fran 542 0840 Te Puna Bridge Club Every Tues Marmamatanga Park, Te Puna 7.15pm. Howard 552 5320 The Elms Mission House & Library Mission Street, Tga. Open Weds, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 2-4pm.

577 9772 Welcome Bay Community Playgroup Educational playgroup with vacancies Tues, Weds & Thurs during school term at Welcome Bay Community Church 9.3011.30am. Ariana 544 3404 Welcome Bay TaekwonDo Club Mon, Weds, Thurs, Selwyn Ridge School 6-8pm. Children, adults & families. Garry 021 386 189 or www.tunz.net.nz/clubs/ welcomebay Western BOP Newcomers Network New to the area?

Want to meet new friends? Every Weds at Forrester Hall, Historic Village on 17th Ave 10.30am - 12pm. 571 6419 Yoga Classes Papamoa at Papamoa Library/Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa, Mondays 5.30pm.

Central Mount at St Peters Church, Victoria St, Mount Weds 5.30pm. Penny 574 6556 or email yogainmotionnz@yahoo.com Yoga Papamoa Library/Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd, Thurs 9-10.30am & Tues 5.30-7pm. Margaret 571 6331 Yong In Taekwondo Any day Mon - Fri. Choose any 3 nights to suit your lifestyle. Unit 3, 33 Burrows St, Tga. Kids: 5-6pm, 6-7pm. Adults: 7-8.30pm. Master WS Lee 021 167 6733 (txt) or 574 2708 Youth on the Coast Christian Group Friday’s at Evans Road Community Church, Papamoa 6-7.20pm intermediate, 7.15-9pm college. $2. 0274 377 868 Zonta International Club of Tauranga Business & professional women’s club meet 2nd Mon of month 5.30pm. 544 9992 or email: tauranga@zonta.org.nz

Due to the popularity of the Weekend Sun’s What’s On Regular Events items will be inserted for 3 months only. Contact julie@thesun.co.nz or phone 578 0030 to reinsert your listing.

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Volunteers needed for hospice Waipuna Hospice is opening a new secondhand shop in Mount Maunganui and urgently need new volunteers.

Most volunteers helping at the charity’s existing shops work a half day a week on a rostered basis and the same situation will apply at the Mount. This allows volunteers to nominate a day of the week that accommodates other commitments and leisure pursuits.

Significant help

Hospice volunteer co-ordinator Elizabeth Nasey says ideally they are looking for people who can commit to a regular slot each week, although there is obviously flexibility to cater for holidays, illness and other situations.

Elizabeth says hospice volunteers are an integral part of the team and make a significant contribution to the organisation.

“We value their generous donation of time – a precious gift in today’s busy world.

Positive experience

“In conjunction with our shop managers, we offer a training programme and on-going support. We strive to ensure volunteers have a positive experience, enjoy their work and gain a sense of achievement,” she says.

“Our volunteers are caring, sharing and enjoy doing great work. This results in a wonderful sense of camaraderie, particularly in team situations such as our shops.”

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“We value their generous donation of time – a precious gift in today’s busy world.”

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Anyone interested in volunteering at the Macdonald Street shop can phone Elizabeth or Fran, 07 552 6897.

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You missed a bit: Mount shop manager David Charlton with volunteer Warwick Mackay.

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Heaven help you if you miss Te Puke Repertory Society’s ‘Heaven Help Us’ this July.

The action takes place in God’s waiting room in front of a backdrop of the pearly gates in disrepair.

Two feisty angles, Angela (Caroline Lowry) and Simone (Deborah Holmes), are warring for supremacy as God’s right hand man, while a selection of peculiar characters arrives awaiting their turn to enter an overflowing Heaven.

Hospice Shop 2 Waipuna MacDonald Street, Mt Maunganui 2 MacDonald Street, Mt Maunganui Opening Hours: MondayOpening to Friday 9am-4pm Hours: Saturday andtoSunday 10am-3pm Monday Friday 9am-4pm A timeand to suit everyone!

Saturday Sunday 10am-3pm A time to suit everyone!

Back: Bickering angels Simone (Deborah Holmes) and Angela (Caroline Lowry). Front: uncouth Trevor (Callum McKenzie), rebellious Natasha (Lynell Barnett), nerdy Charles (Mark Johnson) and eccentric granny Dorothy (Sally Langley).

One by one, nerdy Charles (Mark Johnson), uncouth Trevor (Callum McKenzie), rebellious Natasha (Lynell Barnett) and eccentric granny Dorothy (Sally Langley) arrive and wait for someone in Heaven to vacate their precious spot by falling from grace.

The comedy, directed by Pam Chapman, is irreverent but not offensive, and opens on July 4 at Litt Park Theatre in Te Puke at 8pm.

Tickets for the play, which runs from July 4-7 and July 11-14, cost $20, but concessions are available.

Shows on July 4-5 have already sold-out and bookings are essential.

OPENING OPENING SOON! SOON!

Contact Elizabeth or Fran at Waipuna Hospice Tel 552 6897 Contact Elizabeth or Fran at Waipuna Hospice Tel 552 6897

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Kids $20.40 Hardy’s Bayfair, Hardy’s Organic Papamoa 0800 833 333

cars for sale

CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon.

Vehicle Finance available from Heartland Finance. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

funeral directors

child care

HOME BASED child care experienced carer available moving to the Bay from Taranaki references available. 20hr ECE (3yrs & over) 9hr WINZ under 3s WINZ subsides. 24hr care including weekends pickup & drop offs neg $5 p/h - Nappies food etc neg. Starting 1st July. Ph Lisa 027 758 5774

computers

They say goodbye is the hardest word.

So to help you with your goodbyes, we’d like to say ‘hello’.

Because we’ve been around for over 100 years, many Bay of Plenty families already know us. Generations have relied on us to bring family and friends together, to celebrate lives, to share treasured memories and to care for recently departed loved ones.

Caring. Locally. Since 1909.

Chris Andrews & David McMahon Registered Funeral Directors

578 4009 enquiry@jonesandco.co.nz www.jonesandco.co.nz

entertainment

$$$$ MONEY for Spring.

Corporate Angels Escort Agency.

Ladies and Gay Males welcome for our extremely busy season.

Apply in confidence to Allan 021 606 180

COMPUTER GETTING you down?

Problems viruses upgrades internet new or refurb PC’s tuition or advice.

Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 VIRUS & SPYWARE removal Upgrades servicing and repairs Free call out and quotation New power supply $70 fitted Motherboards From $100 fitted.

All work has 12 month warranty.

Laptops from $300 Desktops from $125. Wanted - faulty pc & laptops. Ph Crystal Computing 07 579 5860 or 021 156 0055

computer repairs

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

employment wanted

MATURE HARD working male looking for work - anything considered. Recent work involved construction of steel frame homes for the last 6yrs have basic tools and transport also has experience in welding with ARC and MIG. Can start immediately. Please Ph/txt James Atkinson 022 038 2508 TRADESMAN PAINTER small jobs no problem at competitive rates. Ph Kevin 570 0018 or 021 027 75209

firewood for sale

flatmate wanted

ROOM TO RENT early Welcome Bay $110 a week plus expenses.

Ph 027 367 6892

for sale

12FOOT ALUMINIUM boat with trailer - no outboard. Trailer is in good condition with Rego and WOF Quintrex Dart model with removable flooring, no leaks!

Comes with two newly varnished oars anchor and rope spare tyre for the trailer and awning (not set up yet though). Working Navigation lights which have easy to hook up crocodile clips – battery not included. $2500 ono Ph or text to view 027 561 1106 CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887 DESIGNER WEDDING DRESS brand new White Organza size 10 sweetheart neckline strapless.

Make, Luciana. Style, Valentina.

Ruffled skirt lace aplikay. A turly stunning dress that has the wow factor! Also comes with Veil which has diamantes over it. Price neg. Ph Marie for viewing/fitting 027 311 8920 MULCH FOR SALE must pick up in KatiKati. $40 per cube.

Ph Scott today 027 462 4769 PAVERS factory seconds half price. 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 PLANTS/TREES for sale Asian Hard Poplar 1.2 metres root grown (in ground) for firewood/fodder/shade/shelter.

Fast growing $30 for 20 Ph 544 3481 STOP CRAMPING! Magnesium Cramp Berk Formula. 100 caps plus 50 caps free. $34.20 Hardy’s Bayfair Hardy’s Organic Papamoa 0800 833 333

garage sale

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

Ph Tasha before Wednesday 3pm 07 928 3042

gardening

GARDENER AVAILABLE Pruning spraying weeding rubbish removal. Ph Tracey on 578 9779 for a free quote

health & beauty

ADD/ADHD & allergies have identical symptoms. Do you have an ‘impossible’ child?

Simple procedure no needles or hypnosis. When nothing else seems to work Ph Bruce Be-Allergie-Free 021 827 447 GREAT GUT HEALTH. Advanced Probiotics from Lifestream. 60 caps + free Bowel Biotics 100 caps $56.50. Hardy’s Bayfair, Hardy’s Organic Papamoa, 0800 833 333

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health & beauty

PANIC ATTACKS, emotional trauma, stress, overwhelm quickly becomes manageable. Drug free process when nothing else seems to work Bruce Henderson 021 827 447 EFT for you LOSE WEIGHT feel great! Join a ‘New Look’ clinic in your area.

Healthy eating with real food.

Ph Bernice now 576 4848 NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies and Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.kiwikitz.com

house for sale

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

house sitter

FREE ACTIVE retired couple would love to look after your property farm stock and pets.

Exper Ref & Police clearance.

Now avail from July 18th due to a farm sale. Contact on flyandsissy@hotmail.com or Ph 027 923 7229 FREE HOUSE SITTERS 12 years experience Tauranga area.

Middle aged couple. Outstanding references. Available from the 17th October to 19th December.

Ph 543 3457 or 027 302 8328

lifestyle coaching

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

livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 0800 369 6269

mobility

MOBILITY SCOOTERS & more.

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

software training

XERO ACCOUNTING software training. Assistance with setup ongoing training & support.

Ph Wendy 027 228 3229

trades & services

A1 PAINTER / DECORATOR available. All interior and exterior work. Prompt reliable excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 AIRCONDITIONING HEATPUMPS LG 5.2kw installed for just $2700*. All electrical services also available at low rates.

Ph 027 547 3831 or 543 0062 for details.

trades & services

ALLAN HOLMES for all your carpentry lockfitting & handyman jobs around the home. Big or Small. Free quotes.

Reasonable rates.

Ph 021 992 678 or after hours on 07 576 3543 BUILDER 30 YEARS experience in BOP. Outdoor areas decks pergolas retaining walls fences etc. Reasonable rates. Free quotes. Excellent references. Ph Keith today on 578 6869 or 021 377 387 BUILDER licensed/qualified available for all your building requirements. Contact Mark 544 4177 or 021 683 404 BUILDERS - Murray Pedersen licensed builder with his experienced team will undertake additions renovations also reclads. We can arrange plans & consents. Ph 575 7870 CHIMNEY SWEEP repairs & maintenance. Inspection report insurance receipt from $40.

Also, spouting cleans repairs & replacements, roof leaks & repairs, plumbing maintenance.

Ph 021 266 4025 ELECTRICIAN A professional and affordable registered electrician. New builds alterations repairs. Ph Steve 578 0555 or 027 848 6042 GARDENING SECTION clean ups weeding smallhedge & tree pruning etc pebble gardens painting jobs regular or casual.

Ph Eric 577 1988 GORSE SPRAYING Do you have a gorse problem? Ph today for a free quote for all gorse control.

Ph Scott 027 462 4769 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal.

Experienced Certified Roofer.

Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance decks fencing pergolas painting water blasting odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Contact Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 LAWNS AND GARDENS regular maintenance occasional tidy-ups shrub care garden rubbish removed. Free quote All size jobs considered. www.christhegardener.co.nz Ph 578 5825 PAINTER / DECORATOR Interior & Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PIANIST AVAILABLE as accompanist for singer. Your piano. Ph Lesley 574 9469 RETAINING WALL SPECIALIST Pole wall crib walls tilt slab concrete walls. Excavation and levelling. The best in the business. Ph Mike 0274 942 966 a/h 07 548 1985 ROOFING & SPOUTING Metal fascia, gutter and rainwater systems. Long run corrugate.

Maintenance, repairs or replacement. Free no obligation quotes. PROFIX 027 496 5375 profixltd@xtra.co.nz ROOFING new roofs re-roofs spouting & repairs. Free quotes. Ph Chris 027 276 6348 or 572 3237 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline gutters & down pipes clean or replacement chimney repairs. Certified Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 0274 367 740

trades & services

ROTARY HOEING Lawn preparation & sowing. Loader & blade work. Tractor mowing.

Quality work & friendly service.

Mini Tractor Service. Ph Murray 543 4538 or 027 200 7480 SAVE ON WATER rates. Water bore for all your requirements garden & lawns. Workmanship guaranteed. Ph Grant 575 9633 or 027 575 9633 SHUZI HEALTH fashion jewellery for arthritis insomnia balance aches pains many more.

Hardy’s Bayfair, Hardy’s Organic Papamoa 0800 833 333 STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING Best Buzz in the Bay, Gift Vouchers. Ph 576 7990 TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Contact Nelson 021 609 289 TREE FELLING CHIPPING pruning & removal. No job to big or small free quote.

Ph Scott 027 462 4769 TREE SHRUB and hedges Trimming topping removal rubbish removal satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958

transport

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

travel & tours

A DAY or several days away with John’s Trips & Tours. Mary Poppins spectacular musical ‘A’ Reserve seats to matinees.

Taranaki Rhododendron Festival 4 day best tour & best price.

Ph 576 9305 A HOLIDAY or day-out. Every week. Small Group Tours.

Door to Door Hinterland Tours Ph Kae & Rick 07 575 8118 BAYLINE COACHES Day trips, away trips or sight seeing & tours! Call for a free quote today Ph 578 3113 CURTIS COACHES for all your bus & coach needs. Curtisy Tours Travel Club. Day trips & away trips. Local, Cambridge, Dame Edna, Palmerston 4 days, Norfolk Island 7 days, Chatham Islands. Ph for a newsletter 543 9205 ENERGY TO BURN! Bioactive Spirulina. Marathons.

Pregnancy. Breast feeding. 200 tabs $29.90. 100gm powder $21.00. Hardy’s Bayfair, Hardy’s Organic Papamoa, 0800 833 333 MARY POPPINS Package deals for $200 per person return or coach only $60. Seats are selling fast so call Bayline now on 07 578 3113 to secure your place!

MELISSA ETHERIDGE Book your seat today! Coach only $55 per person return. 6 July 2012.

Ph Bayline 07 578 3113 SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS fully escorted owner/operated since 1978. Ph free for colour brochure today 0800 664 414. Also see www.scottsdaletours.co.nz

wanted to buy

ANTIQUES COINS medals, china, glass, Kiwiana, Australiana, militaria, toys anything old and interesting.

021 392913 or 07 549 0139 mark.holwerda@vodafone.co.nz CARPET WANTED must be in good condition needs to be a minimum of 3.6m x 4.9m any colour considered Ph 027 552 6283 or 027 781 5549

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Does familiarity with church breed contempt?

Church attendance has been in decline in the West for half a century, and it is only now showing first signs of levelling off.

What has happened? Could it be that familiarity bred contempt? The 21st Century Westerner sits with a virtual ‘buffet’ of religions before them to choose from.

But, ironically, the religion of our heritage shines uniquely, and continues to grow throughout the world.

To understand Christianity, the Bible’s claim (in a nutshell) is that Jesus is the key to ultimate hope, for He alone has ‘died in our place’. God sorted a problem out (which many of us did not know existed) because it separated us from God. The problem is our sin (our wrongs or selfishness). But God’s solution now exists – it was Jesus.

So unique was that man in His message, miracles, and life that it is generally undisputed that He was the earth’s greatest ever occupant! His influence has been

unparalleled. His moral teaching was simply outstanding. But His message was the most powerful thing, for He offered a solution to our problems that made sense, and countless millions have faced the grave with confidence because of it.

Indeed, the Bible says that faith in Jesus is the key to ultimate hope! More than a man, it says He was a saviour. He is, in fact, the only major religious leader to

have claimed to be God; to have it claimed of Him that He rose from death; to have done such miracles, fulfilled such prophecies, to have been said to be sinless, and to have died for our sin because of love.

Why would we leave a faith so unique and hopeful?

Might Christianity become central in our Western culture again? Only time will tell. But the good news is that the offer of hope remains in the interim!

With faith there is no need for fear of death! ‘ “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death is your sting?”

The sting of death is sin…

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.’ The Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 15:55-58)

By Dave Mann from Shining Lights Ministry

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

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

Making a difference across oceans From left: Juan Cusi, Nick La Spina, Gill Raine, Cristy Neves, Emma Raine and Mike Austin are bound for Thailand.

A team of Tauranga locals leave town on Saturday for a two week trip to Thailand to work with the Rahab organisation.

The first part will be in Bangkok working with Rahab.

The second will be in Chiang Mai working in a slum, school and hill tribe, providing school supplies and educating people about human trafficking.

Rahab is a Christian ministry in a red light district in Pat Pong where 4000 girls a night work the bars. Rahab works to get girls out of prostitution and offers them new work, such as jewellery making or hairdressing.

The team will fix up the Rahab house, make jewellery and take the girls bowling for fun.

The focus will be on talking to girls in the bars about the religious group.

The women go to the bars while the men stay off the streets and pray for the women. Gill Raine, the group leader, says this is the most challenging part for her because it is way out of her comfort zone.

“It’s just such an evil, abusive environment, and so to go in and not show any shock or upset is hard.

“You still have to smile and talk to the girls.”

She says her favourite part is showing the girls that someone values them despite what life has thrown them.

Juan Cusi says he is looking forward to being a part of the work.

“I just want to make them laugh, make them smile, make them know that somebody out there cares no matter what and that there’s hope.”

Juan says.

By Savannah Lee

Exalt God • Worship Jesus TAURANGA PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL, 31 Fifth Ave 10am: Worship & Communion Service Speaker: David Otway Phone: 579 2729 www.jesusfirst.org.nz COME & MEET WITH THE LORD

Live & Serve in the Power of the Holy Spirit

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Running through the long grass with the big dogs This pup’s horizons were broadened when the boss packed up the wagon and we headed out of town this week.

We had some work to do, down country. After a very long drive we arrived in the dark at a farm near Wanganui, which is supposed to have an H in it, but it couldn’t get over the cattle stop. Neither could I.

Cattle dog stop

That was my first tough lesson on the farm. The cattle stop is supposed to keep the sheep and cows in but allow the dogs to run over the top. That’s all very fine if you know

how to do it. I was tearing around with Lucy the black lab, who lives on the farm, and she knows exactly how to cross a cattle stop. I quickly found myself up to my armpits in cold steel; cast like a fat ewe on a hillside.

Luckily the boss woman was nearby and plucked me to safety. I won’t be trying that again in a hurry.

It rates right up there on the Scary Experiences Scale, along with electric fences and bolshie rams.

Me and Lucy had a good time on the farm, chasing rabbits and parries and making daring sorties through the ram paddock to visit the tough working dogs.

They get to live outside and work on the farm, rounding up sheep. Didn’t look like much fun to me, penned up for a lot of the day. But they were nice guys and showed me how to get really mucky in the puddles and races. That didn’t help my chances of getting a cosy place in front of the fire at night, however. There was talk of me spending the night in the pen, which nearly rated on the Scary Scale, but I knew they were only joking. Weren’t they?

Colourful commands

We learnt some interesting dog commands too. Like: Get away back. Stand. Come-bye.

That’ll do. Get the f*** out of the f**** you useless f******.

Thanks to Auntie Lois and Lucy for a great time and to Auntie Em and terriers Bart and Ollie for putting us up in Marton on the way home.

Time for me to get in behind. - Flo.

CARMEL COUNTRY ESTATE RETIREMENT VILLAGE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

Carmel Country Estate “Meeting peoples needs in our changing world” • Community Centre • 24 hour emergency response • Doctors’/Nurse’s Room • Gymnasium • Hair Salon • Library • Astroturf bowling green • Two courtesy vans • Motor home parking • Residents’ Workshop

Come and enjoy a cuppa and see for yourself what we have to offer!

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Call for your Appointment 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga.

Phone 544 5553 or 0274 727 658 office@carmel.co.nz www.carmel.co.nz OPEN 7 DAYS 10am - 4pm

Jason & Sharlene Rowling with their boys Jack and Jesse

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Nadia Read raised $400 for the cause.

Jardine Chapman raised $900 for leukaemia tribute to Jed.

Jed’s sister Lia Roberts warms up outside Omanu Surf Club.

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