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Recurring theme ‘The youngest ever’ is an accolade that has followed Tauranga sailor Peter Burling through his yachting career since he began sailing international competitions in 2002, at age 11.

Peter is now the youngest ever helmsman to win the America’s Cup. While Peter may have appeared to have pounced onto the world stage from nowhere to snatch the old men’s trophy away from them, he’s been making a name for himself in Tauranga for more than a decade.

In August 2006 Peter Burling appeared on the front page of The Weekend Sun, after winning with crewmate Carl Evans, becoming the ‘youngest ever’ winners of the 420 world championship.

He started in optimist dinghies, moved on to P Class sailing as he grew, placing second in the nationals in 2013, and sailed the Starling nationals the following year before competing in the 420 class.

In 2007 he was sailing 470s. The following year Peter was ‘youngest ever’ again, being the youngest sailor ever to represent New Zealand at an Olympic Games, finishing 11th in the 470 at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, aged 17.

Peter was the youngest 49er sailor at the 2012 Olympics, where, with Blair Tuke, they won silver.

For the opposition the Burling/Tuke pairing was a nightmare. They are the first sailors to win four consecutive 49er class World Championships – 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. They won all 28 of the major regattas in the 49er between the 2012 London Brings home Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics. In all the th e hardware major regattas in 2015 and 2016 – Olympics, Worlds, Europeans, World Cup – they led into the medal races by more than 20 points, effectively winning the regattas before the medal race.

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The ‘youngest ever’ theme continues: Peter Burling this week at the helm of America’s Cup winning Emirates Team New Zealand.

Inset, the cover of The Sun from more than a decade earlier, Burling’s 420 class world championship win in 2006, aged 15.

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What a proud week for Tauranga, the Burling family, Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club and all the Kiwi fans who have waited so long for sailing payback.

Peter Burling winning the America’s Cup at the helm of Emirates Team NZ must surely rate up there as the greatest sporting achievement of a Tauranga athlete.

On top of his world championship and Olympic titles, I can’t think of another Bay sportsperson who has come even close to this sort of success… and he’s only 26.

The cohesion between ‘Pistol Pete’ and ‘Cool Hand Tuke’ is astonishing. The pair clearly have a remarkable connection that takes them to the top of the game in whichever class of yacht they step aboard.

Hometown hosting

If only the America’s Cup rules stipulated that the defence should be in the skipper’s hometown waters.

I know there’s so many physical reasons why this would be incredibly difficult – including convincing Auckland that it doesn’t, by right, automatically get to host it.

But Peter Burling and his sailing peers such as at the Saunders, Meech and other local yachting families have shown that all New Zealand is a talented sailing nation. Auckland is far from the sole centre of achievement.

Before you all diss the idea, assuming this columnist is three sheets to the wind and write this off as another Rogers rampant rabbiting, let me point out that many of our MPs are also looking broadly at the host city options, including our local MP Todd Muller.

He posted on social media this week: “Proudly wearing my Tauranga Boys' College tie in Parliament today to celebrate Emirates Team New Zealand's win this morning with my fellow old boy Peter Burling at the helm. Before we all concede that the next Cup will be held in Auckland – how about we consider giving Peter a real home advantage and host here in the Bay?” Simon Bridges is one of the ministers on the job investigating plans for the cup defence in probably four years’ time and he’ll be looking at all angles. Check out his comments later in this edition on page 3.

Memo to Auckland: it’s not a done deal!

Yes, there are hurdles to Tauranga hosting a marine event of this magnitude.

But so has every other possible host city, including Awkland.

There’s the question of infrastructure –

The hotels here are great. Both of them.

Actually there might be three… but we’ve got four years to build stuff. I’m sure we could rely on all the grannies on Pillans Point to open up their spare rooms for B&Bs. somewhere to house seven or eight syndicates.

Although Auckland has the same problem since the viaduct area has given way to commercial development.

Tauranga has a heap of spare land around the yet-to-be developed marine precinct.

Maybe that could be borrowed for a temporary syndicate base… plus a bit of wharf-side space if the Port of Tauranga was feeling magnanimous. Mark Cairns is a good bloke, I’m sure the POT would get behind the concept.

It would be a great reason for the government to fast-track some infrastructure and roading plans that are already in the pipeline, including the long-awaited Northern arterial and bypasses of Bethlehem and Katikati.

Shallow thinking

The shallow harbour might be a challenge to foiling action, but it could also be good incentive for the racers to stay on their foils.

The spectre of shallows might help persuade Jimmy Spithill to stay within the boundaries, since he clearly had issues crossing them in Bermuda. There would be nothing more entertaining than seeing Oracle hitting the Otumoetai sandbank at 41 knots.

If Nathan Outeridge falls out again, he’ll be able to walk to the beach. I’ll be ready with a dry towel and a cold Steinie at Kulim Park.

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Why should the racing necessarily be in the harbour? Yachts are meant to sail in the ocean and a few laps off the Mount would be spectacular, with grandstand viewing from main beach, Mauao, Mount Drury and Moturiki. A two-metre swell at A Beacon should sort the men from the boys.

Visitor accommodation is a sticky one.

Not a done deal

The main thing really is to send a message to chauvinist, presumptive Auckland that this isn’t, by default, going to be Auckland’s Cup. As Pete Mouthcommentary historically announced, it’s New Zealand’s Cup, and the point needs to be made that Auckland shouldn’t automatically assume it will be staged there. Even if the ETNZ skipper’s hometown isn’t suitable, then other venues should be considered.

What about Lake Taupo? Plenty of depth, great scenery, good breezes and a town already battle-hardened for tourists.

If it was good enough to host an America’s Cup at Lake Geneva, then Taupo certainly fits the bill.

Whitianga. A great big bay and a historic connection to the Cup, being the first NZ club to challenge for it, back in the era of Michael Fay and the Mercury Bay Boat Club. Divert a few fast ferries around the Coromandel to handle the influx.

Fantastic viewing from the surrounding high points such as Centennial Drive, Shakespeare Cliff and Lonely Bay. Bay of Islands. Beautiful. Also plenty of tourist infrastructure. Great sailing waters.

Wellington. Windy as. A big harbour.

Plenty of infrastructure. No JAFAs. If it can cope with 40,000 amped-up Lions fans, it could surely cope with an America’s Cup crowd.

Feel the buzz

Let’s keep our minds open to the possibilities. Wherever it ends up, the America’s Cup defence will be epic and it’s important that the whole of New Zealand feels the buzz and the connection. After all, the nation as a whole has been backing this event, not just in the millions of cash poured in over the decades, but in emotions and energy and socks. Payback has been long awaited – painful at times but all the sweeter for that agony.

Huge congratulations to the Burlings, the team, their supporters and all the fans and mates back here in Tauranga.

It’s a monumental achievement and the whole region is buoyed and excited by this magnificent win. brian@thesun.co.nz

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Youngest ever America’s Cup winner Continued from cover...

At 25, Peter was the ‘youngest ever’ 49er Olympic gold medal skipper. He and Blair Tuke won the 2016 Olympics with two races to spare and by an overall 43 point margin – winning by the most points of any sailing class in the Olympics in more than 50 years.

“He’s always been determined and it’s those guys that really want it that do it,” says Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club commodore Nick Wrinch. “If you don’t really want something you’ll never be sufficiently motivated to reach that level.

“It’s the same in any sport, be it rowing or running or whatever.”

Peter’s success is also the result of years of parental support, says Nick.

“It takes huge parental support.

There’s not the funding – the parents have to put in a heck of a lot. I know Richard’s been there a lot for them.’

For a young yachtie parental support means arranging and providing transport from Tauranga to Auckland, Napier, Wellington and the South Island for the class regattas where New Zealand’s young Optimist, P Class and Starling sailors race against their peers.

“I know it does take a lot,” says Nick. “All the weekends, and it’s tough on siblings too.”

Peter’s family is expected to return to Tauranga later this week.

The mayor Greg Brownless and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges are talking about a Tauranga parade

for Peter, but a date is yet to be set. “It’s fantastic that we’re seeking to have a homecoming welcome for Peter Burling and Team NZ,” says Simon. “I’m 100 per cent behind it and think that if it’s done in either the school holidays or a weekend there will be thousands of well-wishers, from little ones through to elderly.

“I’ve talked with Mayor Greg Brownless about it.

“Peter’s the man. He’d have to be the favourite son of Tauranga by a long, long way.

“I’m one of the ministers in charge of the government’s response to the Americas Cup and we’re working through how we can maximise the opportunity from having it in NZ in probably four years’ time.“ Andrew Campbell

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Crown prosecutor Anna Pollett says the degree of violence used in the baby's death on June 7, 2016, is the reason the defendant is charged with murder.

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During opening statements, Anna says the baby suffered unsurvivable trauma and his skull was “cracked like an eggshell”.

Waihi Beach to Katikati walk A new walkway bridge will connect Waihi Beach to Katikati and Omokoroa.

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The Western Bay of Plenty District Council invested $170,000 in the project, which includes the Trig Lookout trail. Other organisations that sponsored the construction were the Lion Foundation and Lillian Valda Trust.

Kaituna Cut deceased named The man who died while fishing at the Kaituna Cut has been named.

Chao-Ching Lee of Te Puke was pulled from the water at the river mouth on Sunday, June 25.

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Chao-Ching's cause of death is still under investigation.

“Police's thoughts are with Mr Lee's family at this difficult time.”

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Simple solution to traffic woes Would you catch a water taxi to work? That’s what local ferryman Glen Proctor wants to find out from Omokoroa residents.

He’s one himself, so he’s seen first-hand the tremendous snarl-up that is State Highway 2 heading into Tauranga in the mornings.

“I hate going to town because of the traffic,” he says – a sentiment shared by many in that neck of the woods.

Glen operates the barge to Matakana

Island, but he also has a water taxi that isn’t getting much use at the moment. He thinks it would be perfect for doing a run between the Omokoroa Boat Club and The Strand, morning and afternoon, from Monday to Friday. “It can take 40 people and do 20-25 knots,” says Glen. “The trip would probably take around 30-35 minutes. But we could go in all weather.”

He’s already been in talks with Tauranga City Council and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council about trialling a similar service between Tauranga and the Mount, to help ease parking pressure on the CBD.

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“But I thought going between Omokoroa and Tauranga would be more suitable for the water taxi. There is a need for one – there’s traffic backed up all the time.”

The idea has been shared on the Omokoroa Facebook page, and already the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

At the moment the idea is still in its early stages, but the more support Glen can get the better. Expressions of interest should be communicated by phone to Glen on 027 548 1795, or via email at taurangawatertransport@hotmail.com.

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Plea for reduced development fees for Maori Tauranga City councillors have been promised a report this year looking at reducing development contributions for Maori developers. Tauranga Moana Tangata Whenua Collective and Ngati Tapu Hapu made long term plan submissions seeking a considerable reduction in required development fees, saying they have contributed enough to the city through the forced taking and use of Maori land over the past 100 years.

The development contributions were approved at the City Council meeting earlier this week.

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Bill Murphy is upset about premium petrol prices.

It turns out competition between petrol companies doesn’t extend to premium fuel.

Pahoia resident Bill Murphy regularly fills up at BP Te Puna. He uses premium because it’s better for his car – but he’s concerned it’s priced far above regular 91.

“Modern cars will adapt to lower octane levels,” says Bill. “But the performance is definitely impacted using regular, and many manufacturers recommend 95 at a minimum.”

He wants to see premium listed on the price boards that sit outside petrol stations.

“Being made to advertise the price of 91 leads to competition, causing the price to drop. So I’d like to see similar price competition around premium.”

AA senior policy analyst Mark Stockdale says they’ve been talking about this issue for a long time.

“Some motorists have been complaining because they see 91 advertised at a lower price, and assume premium is also similarly priced.

“However, upon driving up to the pump they find the price of 95/98 to be substantially more than they anticipated.”

Normally the difference between 91 and 95 is nine cents per litre. But often it can be 30 or 40 cents more. “If you’re discounting 91 by 30 cents from the national price, as some stations do, but they’re not discounting premium, then suddenly you’ve

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Paying the price for premium got that price gap,” says Mark. He says Tauranga has aggressive local price competition – but the discounting often only applies to 91 and diesel.

“Some brands will discount premium, but unless you go in and check it at the pump, motorists have no way of knowing.”

“We think the lack of discounting on premium petrol is unfair. If a station is discounting 91 and diesel, they should also be discounting premium petrol.” He also believes compelling petrol stations to advertise their premium price would lead to competition.

“They wouldn’t want to display a price difference of 40 or 50 cents a litre.”

BP corporate and external affairs manager Leigh Taylor says their premium brands are just that – premium – so they don’t discount them.

“Compared to BP Unleaded 91, these fuels offer power, responsiveness and efficiency benefits. BP premium fuels include Active technology which has been developed to also bring our customers enginecleaning and protecting benefits.

She says BP displays pricing of all fuel grades at the pump, as required by government regulations.

“The information displayed on the boards outside our stations is at our discretion, and because there isn’t space to include all prices, we display the price of BP Regular 91, our most popular product.”

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A proposal to establish a mixed-use apartment development in Farm St, Mount Maunganui is being opposed by 41 neighbours who had their objection heard at a hearing this week.

The three-storey building will include a health centre and dispensary at ground floor level and eight residential units at first and second floor level.

The design of the proposed building on an 812m2 site appears to breach all of the city bylaws, says the submission from patients at the Farm St Medical Centre Dean and Caz Muller.

The Tauranga District and City plans sets the rules for urban living; set-back distances from boundaries, distances from a sewer lines, heights, overshadowing, car parking, storm water collection and discharge, and maximum

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Another street parade for Peter

wheelchair and has to be fed and toileted.

“I have to make sure she is included in the class as much as I can. That’s really important.”

The women work for the love of the job. “The pay is terrible but the rewards are great,” says Gloria.

A younger Peter Burling celebrating his 2012 Olympic win with a parade on Devonport St, with Luuka Jones and Blair Tuke. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

America’s Cup helmsman Peter Burling can expect another street parade when he returns to his home town.

At 26, Peter is the youngest crew member to ever helm an America’s Cup challenge to victory, a skill he honed first at Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club and later as helmsman on the 49er circuit and the Olympics.

It will be his second Tauranga street parade in a year. The first was last August when the gold medal winner shared honours with other local Olympians Molly and Sam Meech, Jason Saunders and canoeist Luuka Jones.

The council is planning to liaise with the Burling family to set a suitable date, says Mayor Greg Brownless. He’s also hoping to bring other team members along, and the cup itself if the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron permits.

Peter has always had the gift of making a boat go faster, says Tauranga yacht club commodore

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“I think he always had a good knack of making a boat sail fast, whatever that knack is its probably an unseen skill, it's probably almost instinctive,” says Nick.

“And Peter always had that gift and that's shown from an early age when he was a pre-teenager, he could always make a boat go fast – and I guess some people have that gift, and he certainly does."

The home crowd turned out in strength to cheer Peter on to the win, both at the yacht club and at the big screen on The Strand.

Interviewed immediately after the win, Peter Burling said it was still sinking in.

“To be able to do that at a pretty young age and to bring it back home is just an unreal feeling.

“Just the amount of support we have here and the crowd and the amount of support we have back home really blows us away, and we are just really happy now to be able to share it with all Andrew Campbell. those guys.”

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Little Yoga Festival for spring The Little Yoga Festival, an inaugural spring event for Tauranga, will feature inspiring workshops, live music and good food.

The organisers are working with local accommodation and tourism providers to maximise the opportunity for visitors to the region so their festival experience can be extended into a holiday.

Tickets are now on sale for the event which will be held in the May St

Reserve from September 15-17, 2017.

Little Yoga Festival director Emily Mowbray-Marks shared the programme and vision for the new event at a gathering of wellness businesses, arts and media people on International Yoga Day in June. “Festival-goers can expect more than 40 different types of yoga during the spring weekend,” says Emily.

Tickets can be bought at www.littleyogafestival.com

Honey & Co team members front row Lammie Griezel-Hill, 17, Laura Harnett, 18, Ruby-Rose Pomare, 17, back row, Taylor Rapley-Jones, 17, Samantha Searle, 18, and Shelby Bell, 18.

Chasing sweet success A team of young entrepreneurs is hoping their honey-based syrup will be a hit at this weekend’s Seriously Good Food Show.

The Year 13 students from Otumoetai College are known as ‘Honey & Co’ and will have a stall at the show where they will be selling and offering samples of their syrup.

Honey & Co operations and productions director Lammie Griezel-Hill says the syrup comes in three different flavours – caramel, vanilla, and chai latte – and is intended to be added to coffee.

“At a café you might order a vanilla latte, and vanilla shot is added to the latte. It’s the same concept with our product,” she says.

“Our point of difference is that we have no added refined sugar.”

Lammie says their recipe has been modified from one found online, to better suit their needs. The end

result is a product they describe as ‘gourmet’, which has many uses for creative cooks.

“It’s not limited to coffee. You can add it to smoothies or as flavouring over ice-cream, as well as baking.”

Earlier this week the team were hard at work and have made 300 of the 500ml bottles to sell. The logo and branding has also been designed by one of the team members – most of whom are first-time entrepreneurs.

“It’s been overwhelming and stressful,” says Lammie. “But we’ve been as organised as we possibly can be.”

At present each bottle will retail at $17.99, or two for $30. You can find Honey & Co at the Seriously Good Food Show on Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm, at ASB Arena Baypark. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids, with plenty of stalls to visit Ryan Wood and sample.

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Susan Taylor and her daughter Paige, 12, are making lunch bags for students at Tauranga Intermediate School who come to school without lunch.

Little lunch goes a long way A simple homework project has turned into a philanthropic mission for one Tauranga mother and daughter who want to make sure children aren’t going without lunch at school.

Tauranga Intermediate School student Paige Taylor had to do something for her community as part of a homework assignment. One of the suggestions was making up some lunch bags for students who come to school without lunch.

Paige and her mum Susan made up 10 bags, including items such as potato chips, muesli bars, fruit and small cartons of juice that Susan was able to pick up on special in her weekly grocery shopping.

“We only had to do it the once but it was such a good feeling and when you find out how many children go to school every day without food, it tugs on the heartstrings a bit,” says Susan.

As a result, Susan and Paige have repeated the exercise and are hoping to carry on with the lunch bags, which cost about $2.50 each to make up, as often as they can.

“We usually manage four items per bag so it’s a decent amount if you’ve got nothing. I try to make them as healthy as possible by including some fruit.

I’d be happy to get one if I was hungry,” says Susan.

The Welcome Bay mum has made an appeal via

the Welcome Bay Noticeboard Facebook page for donations from fruit trees, which has enjoyed some success.

“I see so many trees laden with fruit and a lot sitting on the ground and I thought ‘what a waste’ so I posted on Facebook. I was able to raid a tree yesterday and got enough oranges for quite a few bags, as well as some extras which we also sent along to school,” says Susan.

Tauranga Intermediate School’s special education needs coordinator Chris Slater says a handful of students turn up at the school’s Wellness Centre looking for something to eat each day.

While the school – with a roll of close to 1300 students - receives donations of bread and has a small budget to provide basic sandwiches, it isn’t enough to feed those that come without lunch.

“If it wasn’t for people like Paige and Susan Taylor we would have to turn kids away because we wouldn’t have enough resources to cater for them,” says Chris.

Students at the school working towards honours badges also contribute one lunch per week to the Wellness Centre and the school welcomes any donations from the public.

Susan has issued a challenge for other families to do what they can.

“It’s simple. Even if half of the students came along with two bags each that would go a long way. Most people can manage $4-5, that’s one coffee.”

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The secrets of bitcoin Members of the public will have the chance to find out more about the cyber currency bitcoin at a special presentation next week.

The Bay of Plenty Linux User Group will be hosting the presentation by bitcoin enthusiast Uli Fuerst on Tuesday evening.

He’ll be discussing where people can use bitcoins in New Zealand, and how to go about buying them.

“Bitcoin is very useful for buying online. I have a few myself, but I’m not what you would call a trader or investor,” says Uli. “The session is about informing people of the pitfalls as well. Bitcoin has recently had a bit of a bad name, due to the WannaCry ransomware attack. But ransomware has been around for 20 years. Like anything, it can be used for criminal activity.”

The cyber currency was created around nine

years ago, and has gone from being worth a fraction of a dollar to NZ$3500 per bitcoin.

“It fluctuates depending on demand, so I wouldn’t recommend investing in it for monetary gain – there’s a high risk involved.”

Group member and ‘default secretary’ Robert Taylor says the small group of Linux users have been meeting every month at the LJ Hooker offices on Cameron Rd. He’s a big fan of Linux, which is a free operating system for computers, chosen as an alternative to Microsoft Windows.

“I don’t understand why more people don’t use Linux. It’s free and safe – I’ve never had a virus – and many big institutions use Linux,” he says.

The monthly meeting of the Bay of Plenty Linux User Group is on at 7pm, Tuesday, July 4 at the LJ Hooker offices on the corner of Cameron Rd and 8th Avenue.

For more information call Robert on 578 6024.

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Bay of Plenty Linux User Group members Uli Fuerst and Robert Taylor. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures TerraCycle and Colgate are calling for primary schools around New Zealand to participate in the 2017 Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures recycling competition.

The competition asks students to bring in oral waste products such as old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and caps, and floss containers. The school that collects the most will win a $1000 cash prize and a recycled park bench made of actual oral care waste.

On top of this first place prize, for every valid item collected, a donation of two cents will be made to the participating school.

In 2016 Belmont Primary School in Auckland was the winner of this competition, collecting 4405 units of oral care waste.

The BSBF programme aims to educate children on good oral care habits and to encourage recycling.

Recycled park bench made from oral waste.

As such, each school that registers will receive a BSBF education kit, which is a curriculum-based resource.

Within the programme is a DVD perfect for teaching primary-aged children, showing mascot Doctor Rabbit and the Tooth Defenders encouraging children to save ‘Tooth City’ from a villain by adopting healthy oral habits.

It also contains a guide on how to engage students in recycling, a poster to track classroom collections, ‘recycling champions’ stickers, and a letter to inform parents of the initiative.

TerraCycle and Colgate are encouraging schools to get involved with this competition, as it is an excellent way to educate and excite children about both recycling and oral hygiene.

The competition ends Wednesday, November 1 this year. For more information visit www.terracycle.co.nz

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Too sexy too soon Australian ‘sexploitation’ expert Melinda Tankard Reist will be bringing her message about the link between pornography and violence to Bay parents, educators and youth next week.

Melinda is the co-founder of the grassroots campaign ‘Collective Shout’ which exposes corporations, advertisers and marketers who objectify women and sexualise girls to sell their products and services.

Her trip to Tauranga has been organised by local tech company Safe Surfer which is also passionate about reducing the harm pornography is causing in society.

Safe Surfer founder Rory Birkbeck believes Melinda’s message is an important one for local families that needs to be heard.

“Melinda is one of the world’s best presenters on the damage advertisers and pornography can do to our youth and she has a huge ability to shift our current highly-sexualised youth culture.

“Her ‘Collective Shout’ campaign generated momentum in Australia that has forced some of the biggest retail brands to withdraw inappropriate products and axe commercials thanks to sheer public pressure.”

A free lecture for parents and educators entitled ‘Too Sexy Too Soon: what media, internet, marketing and pop culture are teaching your children and what you can do about it’ will be held at 7pm, Wednesday, July 5 at Lifezone Church, 7 Oak Lane, Judea.

Melinda will also speak to 1500 Bay teenagers at organised school and youth group events where she’ll deliver the same message tailored to a younger

Melinda Tankard Reist will talk about the link between sexuality and violence.

audience. Her message directly to Bay school students will be equally as powerful. ‘Pornography, the internet and sexualised advertising have a direct impact on the way youth view their own self-image, love and relationships.’

For more, see www.collectiveshout.org

Container museum for summer Tauranga Moana Museum Trust is in the process of finalising a site for a ‘pop-up’ museum, expected to open somewhere in the central city this summer.

Tauranga residents and visitors are to be given the experience of what it is like to have an on-tap source of historical information in the city.

Using technology rather than artifacts, the two shipping containers will tell some of the region’s stories – the battle of Pukehinahina, or the 1000 years of settlement on Mauao. There will be information on where the sites are and how to get to them, says trustee Anne Pankhurst.

“We will be telling those kinds of stories. Not in detail, because that’s what a museum would do. But if you want to engage the community and keep the momentum of a

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An artist’s impression of Whaharoa, the gateway history hub that is planned for the central city this summer. museum running, this is one of those tools to do that.”

The trust’s first choice for the museum is on Willow St on the site of the about-to-be-demolished administration building, or across the road in Masonic Park.

It may be on-site there for a couple of years or more depending on the speed of the civic centre project.

“Hence it’s got to be reasonably portable,” says Anne.

“We are waiting on a site decision. Regardless, the museum trust will be putting in some kind of history hub. The site will decide size and scale. It’s already the beginning of that story.

“We hope to have it up and running by summertime, which will be great.”

Civil Defence alerts to be tested Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is testing its alerting systems at 10am on Monday, July 3.

The public is urged to take this opportunity to make an emergency plan and put it into practice.

These twice-yearly tests enable Civil Defence to check the systems used to alert people about natural and man-made emergencies are working as they should. It also raises public awareness about what alerting systems are available in each area.

Bay of Plenty emergency management director Clinton Naude says this test will include text alerts and social media, as well as fixed and vehicle-mounted mobile sirens in specific areas.

To register for text alerts, or for more information on how to get prepared, visit www.bopcivildefence. govt.nz or text the two letters for the area you live (TA for Tauranga, WB for Western Bay of Plenty) to 2028.

For more, see www.happens.nz

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Hospital not the best place for elderly Tauranga Hospital clinicians are advising elderly people to stay away from the hospital if at all possible this winter – not because they don’t want them to get well, but because they want them to stay well.

“The medical world has realised that having elderly people in hospital is not good for them. Coming into hospital is the quickest way to decondition someone who is elderly and frail,” says emergency department clinical director Dr Derek Sage.

Elderly people who are admitted to

hospital may also find they are discharged and sent home as soon as possible.

“This is not about kicking them out because we need the beds,” says Derek.

“Elderly people are better off at home with the appropriate support in place than in hospital.

“The last thing we want is elderly people being deconditioned, getting worse and having a longer trip back to good health.”

Despite the best infection control efforts of clinicians, hospitals are full of sick people so it is best not to be exposed to them at all, says Derek.

“Also, when elderly people come to

More going meat-free More than half of Waikato/Bay of Plenty residents say they are eating less meat, and a third expect to be mostly meat-free by 2025 as they focus on their health and budget, according to a new survey.

It seems the days of a nightly meal of meat and three veg may soon be behind us too, with more than a fifth (22 per cent) of those surveyed saying they choose to have a meat-free dinner for more than half of the week.

The Bean Supreme survey, which investigated the eating habits of more than 1000 New Zealanders, found that a third (31 per cent) of Waikato/Bay of Plenty locals surveyed expect to be mostly meat-free within the next seven years.

hospital they become a patient in the truest sense, often sitting in a chair not doing anything for themselves. At home, they will walk around and do things for themselves, conditioning their brain, conditioning their joints, and conditioning their muscles.”

If you are unsure what sort of medical treatment you require you can phone your GP for advice.

All Tauranga GPs are now linked to an after-hours teletriage service where a registered nurse can offer advice on the best course of treatment, whether that be a visit to a pharmacy, an after-hours medical centre or the emergency department.

Elderly people are better off receiving medical care at home, not in hospital.

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Red Puppy Bikkie Day is on Monday, July 3, with all proceeds being donated towards the breeding and training of Blind Foundation guide dogs.

The puppies need up to two years of thorough training and support from specialist trainers, and volunteer puppy walkers to teach them the ways of the busy world we live in. Guide dogs go on to help Kiwis who are

blind or have low vision live an independent life with confidence and carry out day-to-day tasks like going to and from work, the shops and using public transport.

Blind Foundation’s fundraising general manager Cherie McClintock says some of this year’s guide dog graduates will go to people who haven’t had a guide dog before, while others will replace retiring

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Clothing children in the community Less than a week after it announced it was giving away free children’s clothes, the children’s shelves at the Tallulah Two Recycle Boutique were almost bare.

Tallulah Two Recycle Boutique co-manager Janice Marsters with donated children’s clothing to be given away.

But along came a generous soul with five large vacuum-sealed bags of girls’ clothing and the free clothing offer is back in business.

The recycle boutique is run by volunteers from the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

The church, which helps feed people in the local community, decided it would be helpful to clothe them too, particularly with the onset of winter and the associated increased costs of living.

Co-manager Janice Marsters says just when the shelves were “completely empty” along came a woman with five enormous bags of clothes.

“It was a beautiful blessing. We knew that if God wanted us to do this, He would provide.”

Like all clothing donated to the store, the children’s clothes have been lovingly steamed and sprayed with lavender and hung on individual hangers to ensure they are presented at their best.

“We believe that if you love and respect the clothes, they will love and respect you when you put them

on,” says Janice. Among the people who have benefited from the free clothing offer is a mother who recently moved from Auckland to Tauranga with her seven children, says Janice.

“She asked us if we were Christian and we said yes.

“She was looking for a church here and said ‘in that case I’ll see you at church on Sunday’. For me, that is a beautiful connection.”

Other recipients have included a grandmother who has taken in her three grandchildren and a woman who took some items for a husband’s recently widowed friend who is raising his children alone.

Janice says anyone is welcome to come in and take the clothes.

“We aren’t here to judge. We just want to see clothes on children’s backs.”

Tallulah Two Recycle Boutique is at 121 Waihi Rd, Judea and is open from 10am-4pm Monday to Friday and 10am-1pm Saturday. Donations of good quality children’s clothing are welcome.

Unemployed or under-employed I think there are a lot of people in New Zealand who think unemployment is around five per cent because that’s what the government says. The stark reality is NZ’s actual unemployment rate is likely far higher than the official figure of 130,000 because anyone with one hour’s work is considered employed.

This is both shocking and true. If we are in work for one hour a week, we are off the unemployment statistics, even though we’re clearly not employed.

In-work Tax Credits kick in for individuals at 20 hours a week (30 hours for couples), but again, there aren’t many Kiwis who can cover all the bills with only 20 hours work a week, even with a government top-up.

Our ‘official’ figure for young people aged 15-24 who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is currently at 90,000, but similarly, all they need is one hour a week and they’re out of those statistics.

So what are our actual unemployment statistics? The Minister of Finance recently stated in the House that only around 80 per cent of the workforce is ‘full-time’ (32 hours a week).

Thirty-two hours a week on minimum wage is only $504 before tax.

‘Full-time’ should be the level where people can sustain themselves without government help. If 20 per cent or more of our workforce is working under 32 hours, we have a problem.

The five per cent unemployment figure is obviously open to interpretation. We could be talking the difference between 130,000 unemployed and 507,000 ‘under-employed’.

From a New Zealand First point of view, if you are not capable of sustaining yourself without a top-up from the public purse, you may have a job, but you are definitely not fully employed.

Whether it’s one or 40 hours a week, Kiwis deserve a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.

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A healthier option

A group of young Kiwi entrepreneurs will be taking to the marketplace this weekend at The Seriously Good Food Show where they’re preparing to introduce their innovative product idea.

A group of Year 13 girls from Tauranga Girls’ College will be at The Seriously Good Food Show, held this weekend at ASB Arena, Bayfair, from 10am5pm each day.

Communications director for ‘Blend and Go’ Julia Newman says their product will help consumers with healthy choices on the go.

“Our concept is that we cut, prep, and blend smoothies so it’s already blended.

Blend and Go team members Tayla Fruean, Grace Son, Andraya Heyes, and Julia Newman.

“Then we freeze them and on-sell them so all the consumer has to do is quickly whip it into their blender to give them an efficient way to eat on the go.”

Julia says the team will be preparing and selling fresh smoothies at the show this weekend leading up to their product launch in the next month or two.

“In a sense we will be showcasing what our product is going to be as the fruit will already be cut.

“The Seriously Good Food Show usually encourage young enterprises to sign up so we didn’t have to pay for the stand, because they like encouraging young, innovative ideas,” says Julia.

With three flavours available – banana and cinnamon, mixed berry, and tropical – Julia says the smoothies work as a good base to build a more personalised smoothie. “The smoothies are quite customisable – they’re nice by themselves but if you want to add things or if you have special health requirements or preferences such as protein powder or chia seeds, they are very customisable.” Check out Julia and the team at The Seriously Good Food Show this weekend at ASB Arena, Baypark from 10am-5pm each day.

Scrub up your car to help Syrian refugees Youth from the Tauranga Methodist Parish are getting ready to ‘wash on, wash off’ on Saturday to raise funds for World Vision’s Syrian refugee fundraising campaign. The youth group is holding a car wash at St Stephens

Methodist Church, 9 Brookfield Terrace, Otumoetai on Saturday, July 1 from 10.30am till 4pm.

Donations to the car wash will be passed on to World Vision to help fund its project supporting Child Friendly Spaces in Jordan.

These are safe, supportive learning environments where kids have access to arts, sports, education and counselling so they can start to recover from the trauma of war and be given the chance to be kids again.

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Dancing his way around the world The kids at school might have sniggered at former Te Puke High School student Shane Tofaeono’s decision to become a professional dancer – but no one is laughing now as he travels the world with internationally-acclaimed New Zealand theatre company Black Grace.

Shane will be returning to the Bay on July 6 when he takes to the stage at Baycourt Theatre with Black Grace for its performance of ‘As Night Falls’.

The New Zealand-born Samoan, 22, was raised in Te Puke and discovered his passion for dance at Te Puke High School.

“My school had a strong performing arts department that included drama, dance and music. Throughout my years at high school I took drama and dance as subjects and enjoyed every bit of it.”

Shane went on to gain a Bachelor in Performing and Screen Arts majoring in Contemporary Dance at Unitec in Auckland in 2015 and joined Black Grace in 2016, making his professional debut on an international tour to France and the Netherlands.

He also performed in artistic director Neil Ieremia’s ‘Another Letter from Earth’ as part of the Auckland Arts Festival, as well as the premiere season of ‘As Night Falls’.

While dance is becoming an increasingly popular subject choice at school, not all teenagers think it’s cool and Shane had to put up with his fair share of jokes. “I was into more ‘manly’ sports and hunting as well… which saved me a bit!”

Shane’s family also had his back, “especially my grandfather as he would always push me to follow my passion”.

Dance as a career has been “eye-opening” for Shane.

“I would never have thought it possible to travel overseas as part of a job, or just even in general. I've seen so many places around the world throughout my career already and the coolest thing is that there is so much more to see – and I have the opportunity to see it with Black Grace. Learning from professional artists and experienced dancers is great and it has broadened my thinking around the art form.”

For other young people wanting to follow a career in dance, Shane has the following advice: “If you truly love something, no matter how far-fetched it is, chase it and work at it no matter how hard it is, or unlikely it feels that you’ll make it.”

Following a sold-out Auckland season in 2016 and a

Former Te Puke High School student Shane Tofaeono will be performing in Black Grace’s show ‘As Night Falls’ at Baycourt Theatre on July 6.

10-centre tour of the United States, Black Grace is currently touring seven national centres with ‘As Night Falls’.

Described as “a poetic ode to our troubled world” the show is set to the timeless and passionate sound of Antonio Vivaldi.

Shane Tofaeono performs with Black Grace at the Baycourt Theatre on Thursday, July 6 at 7.30pm.

For more information visit www.blackgrace.co.nz The Weekend Sun has one double pass to ‘As Night Falls’ at the Baycourt Theatre on Thursday, July 6 at 7.30pm for one lucky reader who can tell us which school Shane Tofaeono went to. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by midday, Tuesday, July 4.

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Bay clubs well-represented Surf Life Saving clubs across the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel are getting set to celebrate the contribution made by its members over the past season, with the annual Zespri Awards of Excellence.

Every year, regional Awards of Excellence ceremonies are held around the country to officially recognise members for their hard work and dedication to surf lifesaving in New Zealand.

The ceremonies include the presentation of lifesaving, sport and regional service awards.

Some of the top awards will include Lifeguard of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rescue of the Year and Zespri Club of the Year.

Tauranga’s three local clubs – Mount Maunganui, Omanu Beach and Papamoa – are all well-represented in the various categories, with Mount and Omanu both finalists for BOP Rescue of the Year and BOP

Overall Club of the Year.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand media and communications manager Lisa Smith says throughout the season clubs are encouraged to submit a nomination form for the Rescue of the Month awards, from which the finalists are chosen for the Rescue of the Year.

“Rescues are judged against a set of criteria, including the application of lifeguards’ skills, environmental conditions, resource utilisation, and the outcome.”

Zespri general manager grower and external relations, Dave Courtney, says supporting Surf Life Saving in the regions which grow most of New Zealand’s kiwifruit is Zespri’s way of supporting local communities.

“We’re proud to support lifeguards as they keep our beaches safe for everyone to enjoy and it’s great to see them recognised at these awards.”

For the full list of finalists visit the Surf Life Saving New Zealand website: www.surflifesaving.org.nz

Local surf lifesaving clubs Mount Maunganui and Omanu Beach are up for Rescue of the Year and Overall Club of the Year.

Public challenge delays buses decision The public outcry over the proposal to remove school buses from the next round of regionally funded bus contracts has seen the final decision set back six months while council staff grapple with the issue.

Staff are recommending the Bay of Plenty Regional Council take more time to investigate solutions to the issues raised as part of the Blueprint engagement.

Ninety per cent of the feedback opposes the proposed school hopper changes, five per cent of the feedback was neutral and three per cent supports the change.

The regional council transport committee is recommending the council extends existing Tauranga BayHopper, Tauranga SchoolHopper, Katikati and Omokoroa and Te Puke contracts through until the end of 2018 – a further six month extension.

Much of the feedback was received through the www.DriveChange.co.nz website which was activated

through an intensive multi-media campaign attracting more than 6000 unique visitors over the feedback period. There were 1370 survey responses.

The website accounts for more than 90 per cent of all feedback. In addition to the feedback, a petition of 1700 signatures opposing the changes was received on June 6. Among submissions received was one from the Sustainable Business Network which says the argument that school buses need to be reduced to help fund a better public bus service is flawed.

The council is not depending on scrapping school buses to obtain NZTA funding for the Bay bus network, so there is no need to cut the services so deeply, it says.

The claimed $1.5 million savings will only save ratepayers about $500,000-700,000 or thereabouts, as user charges cover some of the school service costs and NZTA puts in significant funding.

From a Bay of Plenty ratepayer point of view, that is the amount in question, says the submission.

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A friend to those in need “I love it that at least on Thursdays Mum will be herself again. For that hour, my mum has a friend, and I can relax hearing her laugh.”

That friend is Anne Howard who has been a volunteer at Alzheimers Tauranga since May 2003, giving up more than 70 hours each year to support families living with this disease; the most common cause of dementia.

Anne’s service to the organisation has been recognised with a runner-up award in the long service category of the 2017 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards.

The Papamoa grandmother came to New Zealand from Scotland as a midwife in her mid-20s. She later moved into geriatric nursing, working mainly in the Waikato before retiring to Papamoa in 2001. “I worked at both ends of the spectrum – birth and death.”

Anne considered going back to paid nursing after she moved to the Bay but recognised there was a need for volunteers in the health sector – something that hasn’t changed to this day.

“The health system needs volunteers quite

honestly, and even more so recently. Volunteers are a big part of the health system and you see that in the hospitals. My husband was in last week for a minor operation and the volunteers were great. They have the time, which we, as nurses, never had to spend time with the patients and make them feel comfortable.”

Anne’s mother-in-law and stepmother both suffered from dementia, which prompted her decision to volunteer with Alzheimers Tauranga. “I’d nursed people with it and it was an area I knew a little bit about.

“There’s also a great need there because a lot of people find dementia hard to cope with.

Sometimes an outsider can just relieve the load and give people time out.”

Anne has done both ‘companion-sitting’ and ‘befriending’, visiting people in their homes to offer support.

Anne recommends volunteering for Alzheimers Tauranga as the group provides good training and has interesting guest speakers. Those interested can contact the organisation on 07 577 6344.

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Anne Howard, runner-up in the long service category of the 2017 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards.

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Look out for the survey in your water rates bill Tauranga City Council is looking for your feedback on how councillors are elected, Easter trading, and pokie machines. This survey is attached to your water rates and you can return it in the same pre-paid envelope.

Councillors are currently elected in three wards and ‘at-large’ across the city. If that sounds confusing I don’t blame you, but it’s like the MMP system that we use in national elections.

‘Ward’ councillors are like electorate MPs. We represent the residents of a specific location in the city; in my case Mount Maunganui and Papamoa, but we swear an

oath to serve the city as a whole.

‘At-large’ councillors are like list MPs. They don’t represent a particular area but are elected by votes across the whole city. You can let us know if you want to keep this system or remove the ‘at-large’ councillors and replace them with more local representatives.

A third option is removing the ward

councillors and replace them with councillors elected across the city on one ballot.

We are also seeking your view as to whether the city should allow trading on Easter Sunday. My view is that parliament should have made this decision for the whole country rather than passing it to individual councils. Now there is the potential for some towns to be open and some closed.

Lastly, you can have your say on whether the number of pokie machines in the city should be reduced, stay the same or increase with population. You can also have your say online at: www.tauranga.govt.nz/snapshotsurvey

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Cancer survivor not defeated yet Losing an eye to cancer has changed her life, but Tauranga local Elle Lagerberg isn’t backing down yet.

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Attendant assaulted in Tauranga robbery Cigarettes and a cash register have been taken in a robbery at Caltex Service Station in Tauriko, Tauranga.

An attendant at the station was assaulted during the robbery and sustained minor injuries, says a police spokesperson.

Police were alerted to the robbery on State Highway 29 at 6.45am on Thursday.

“Two men and a woman are reported to have broken into the Caltex Service Station and taken cigarettes and a cash register.

“After leaving the premises they headed south towards the Kaimai Range,” says a police spokesperson. “Their vehicle is described as a silver Mazda sedan.”

All three alleged offenders have been caught.

In 2013 Elle, 32, was diagnosed with intraocular melanoma cancer and had to lose an eye to prevent the spread. The operation changed her life, leaving her in severe pain around the cavity.

Due to this, work is impossible.

‘I have to take eight tramadol a day to make the pain tolerable, but I can’t drive while medicated,’ says Elle.

However, she doesn’t let cancer rule her life.

Elle still has many hobbies and passions that she keeps close to her heart.

For 11 years now, Elle has enjoyed participating in live action role play. This can take similar forms to murder mystery games, but also large,

immersive fantasy events. She has also been a cosplayer for 14 years, enjoying creating costumes based on fictional characters and sometimes entering them in competitions. “There are a lot of restrictions – I can’t get involved with the combat and I have to avoid dim light – but I still enjoy the other aspects.”

What keeps her going the most, however, is her ducks and cat. “What they don’t tell you about cancer is the depression. Knowing that my ducks need me to feed them keeps me getting out of bed.”

And her advice to others struggling with cancer? “Take each day as it comes. Eventually you will get to the other side and be stronger for it.”

Elle’s support for her ducks is mutual.

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On the lookout for the next young Kiwi Inventors OfficeMax is calling for the next young Kiwi inventor with the return of the Colour Your Classroom Writing Competition.

Initially launched in 2014, the Colour Your Classroom Writing Competition intentions are to see primary school and intermediate students use their creative skills and answer a question requiring them to think outside the box and delve into the depths of their imagination.

This year’s competition is upping the

creativity to a whole new level, asking Kiwi students to answer in 300 words or less: If you could invent something that would make life easier for people, what would you invent?

It is a chance for students to explore a different way of thinking. They can invent whatever comes to mind with no limitations or restrictions.

Following last year’s huge success of more than 800 entries from children all over the country,the most creative inventor will score themselves an Apple iPad Mini 4

128GB Wi-Fi, with the three runners up taking home a $100 Sharpie prize pack and a special edition colouring kit donated

by OfficeMax. OfficeMax encourages teachers to tell their students about the competition and visit the Colour Your Classroom website for other educational resources including free downloadable lesson plans.

Entries can be made online at www.colouryourclassroom.co.nz and close on July 7, 2017.

Cyber-attack on shipping giant Shipping giant Maersk is one of the big names that has fallen victim to a huge ransomware attack.

The international company’s website was offline this week as the company dealt with the impact of the global cyber-attack, Petya.

The company confirmed that some of its IT and communications infrastructure was affected and proactively shut down its website as a security measure.

The next Maersk ship is due into the Port of Tauranga on Saturday, July 1.

A new ransomware campaign referred to as NotPetya, originally reported as Petya, is affecting Microsoft Windows devices globally.

KiwiRail trains get an upgrade Keen train spotters and other locomotive enthusiasts will have something to get excited about when KiwiRail’s new wagons are put to use.

At present, around 100 of the new wagons are stacked at the Port of Tauranga.

KiwiRail communities liaison manager Gill Evans says the new wagons are a container flat-top design.

“They will be used to carry domestic and shipping containers throughout the network.

They are part of KiwiRail’s wagon replacement upgrade programme and will be commissioned and enter into service as soon as the relevant authority releases them for use.”

Bill to wipe historical homosexual convictions A Bill to allow historical convictions for homosexual offences to be removed will help put right a wrong from the past, says justice minister Amy Adams.

The Criminal Records (Expungement of Convictions for Historical Homosexual Offences) Bill was introduced to parliament this week.

This Bill introduces the first ever expungement scheme in New Zealand. It will allow men convicted of specific homosexual offences decriminalised by the Homosexual Law Reform Act 1986 to apply to have the convictions wiped from their criminal record.

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Men looking to get their life back on track are invited to take part in new group therapy sessions being offered by The Salvation Army in Tauranga.

The Positive Lifestyle Programme (PLP) has been run

by The Salvation Army in New Zealand since 2001 and is specifically designed to enhance participants’ self-awareness and to enable them to gain a better understanding of their personal life strengths.

The local branch of the army is starting group sessions of the programme for men starting mid-July.

The 10 weekly sessions will focus on self-awareness, anger, depression, stress, loneliness, grief and loss, creative problem-solving, assertiveness, self-esteem and goal-setting.

Group leader, Major Tom Kopu, says the programme will suit men who might have anger issues or want to develop their self-esteem.

“We welcome any man who would like to improve his own situation or add value to his life.”

The sessions will include up to six participants and will be held at The Salvation Army, 51 Fifth Ave, Tauranga from 10am-11am on Thursdays.

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Glaucoma – the Showcase your awesomeness sneaky thief of sight Glaucoma is often referred to as the sneak thief of sight.

Most people experience no symptoms until late in the disease – the damage occurs slowly and progressively, getting worse over a long period of time.

An estimated 91,000 New Zealanders over the age of 40 currently have glaucoma. What concerns health professionals is that with early detection, blindness from glaucoma is preventable.

A glaucoma eye examination can pick up the disease very early and appropriate treatment can halt its progression and preserve sight.

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not go blind. That could mean putting in the eye drops every day for the rest of their lives. But it’s a simple thing to do to save precious sight.

Research shows one of the things people fear most in life is going blind.

It’s right up there with cancer and heart disease, probably due to the devastating effect blindness can have on quality of life. Studies have shown sight loss is likely to lead to depression, as well as accidents in the home, sometimes resulting in hospitalisation. Then there are the day-to-day changes like the loss of a driver’s licence, or the ability to read, watch movies, or see grandchildren grow up.

Risk factors It is estimated around 50 per cent of New •If glaucoma runs in your family, Normal Zealanders with the you are 10 times more likely to vision. disease don’t know develop the disease. they have it.

• Glaucoma New Zealand With the advises even young people to population talk to older family members ageing, and about the disease. If they can people living recall anybody in the family longer, more using eye drops on a New Zealanders regular basis, this may face the possibility of indicate they were developing glaucoma. treating glaucoma.

The key message for all New • Other factors Zealanders revolves around that increase early detection of the disease to your risk of prevent blindness. getting glaucoma In glaucoma the optic nerve, include being which carries visual information over the age of 60, to the brain, is damaged. Vision short-sightedness loss due to glaucoma cannot (myopia), and a be restored. The good news is Possible view for previous eye injury. that with early diagnosis and person with glaucoma.

Glaucoma appropriate treatment, the sneak New Zealand is thief of sight can be arrested. You can save yourself from further sight loss. a charitable trust, set up to eliminate Glaucoma NZ recommends having an blindness from glaucoma in New Zealanders. The trust provides free eye examination for glaucoma every five nationwide educational resources, years from the age of 45 and every three public meetings, and support to those years from the age of 60. However, at with glaucoma and their families. An any age, if you notice changes in your eyesight, then you should have your eyes important part of their work is ongoing education for health professionals. examined at that time. In addition if The trust also contributes to glaucoma you have risk factors for glaucoma, such research in New Zealand. as family history, then you may need Glaucoma NZ is holding a free public your eyes checked more frequently. meeting at 10am on Saturday, July 8 at There is no cure – once sight is lost Hotel Armitage, 9 Willow St, Tauranga. you can’t get it back. That’s why it’s Ophthalmologist Dr Sam Kain will so important to pick it up early so speak about glaucoma and treatment treatment can stop its progression. If glaucoma is detected, ongoing treatment options. Free admission – all welcome.

For more information phone and compliance is vital. Ninety eight per cent of those who comply with their 0800 452 826, email info@glaucoma. org.nz or visit www.glaucoma.org.nz prescribed treatment for glaucoma will

Last year’s winner was a touch-sensitive disposable detector which indicates when a cow is in heat and ready for breeding.

An online KiwiSaver model to reduce overheads and pass on the savings to customers so they retire with more funds was also a winner.

As was some software to assist radiologists screening for breast cancer. And there was the hands-free, electric personal all-terrain transport device with its intuitive movement functions.

They are just some of the enterprising ideas which carried off the prizes at last year’s New Zealand Innovation Awards.

Entries are now open for the 2017 awards with organisers keen to hear

stories of innovators doing incredible things throughout New Zealand. And Bay of Plenty innovators are being encouraged to put their hands up.

“There are a lot of really innovative companies working

in the Bay across many different sectors,” says Nigel Tutt, CEO of the economic lobby group, Priority One. “So it would be great if some of them decided to enter the awards or were nominated by others.”

If you’re a business or social enterprise creating innovative products or services, consider entering the awards. Or if you know of an organisation you think should enter, nominate them. Sometimes New Zealander’s need reminding of how good they are.

Entries are open until July 28, with the finalists announced on September 5. Awards will be presented at an event on October 19.

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How not to get bitten by a dog Preventing people from being bitten by a dog is the number one priority of Tauranga City Council’s animal services education coordinator Cheniel Powell.

to walk up to the dog and pat it. Ask the owner and if they say yes let the dog sniff your hand. Again, don’t just pat the dog as the dog needs to give permission itself.”

Children are advised to then pat the dog on its chest, not the head.

“If you’re walking down the street and see a dog that doesn’t have an owner, don’t approach it. Leave it alone,” says Cheniel.

Cheniel goes into both workplaces and schools to teach people how to avoid being bitten by a dog. Many people don’t know how to behave around dogs, she says.

“They think it’s okay to approach a dog they don’t know and pat it, and that’s how bites happen.”

Cheniel’s work over the past 12 months has so far taken her mainly into workplaces – educating people such as meter readers, posties, midwives and others who have to have to go onto private properties that might have dogs.

“I teach them how to neutralise a situation with a dog, how to avoid confrontation and how to avoid being attacked by a dog.”

Working with schools is something the council is looking to develop further, including designing its own teaching resource for schools featuring an animated dog mascot.

“Once it gets underway I hope to take a real dog with me so kids can practice on a calm dog and develop their confidence,” says Cheniel.

The first piece of advice Cheniel gives to both adults and children is to stand still if Tauranga City Council animal services education approached by a dog. coordinator Cheniel Powell teaches people how “Stand still, don’t move around. We tell to avoid being bitten by a dog. children to ‘be like a tree’. The dog will eventually get bored and move away.”

Any schools that would like a presentation on how The main message for children is not to pat a dog to stay safe around dogs can contact Cheniel on in the street. “If you’re walking down the street and see a dog on a lead with its owner, don’t think it’s safe 07 577 7498.

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Never too old to learn Brian Dilworth left school 65 years ago in 1952. Now he’s back studying aged 80.

says tutor Lee Harrison.

And there’s no one particular demographic – people on sickness and unemployment benefits through to people who are selfemployed. “And we are putting He’s rather be working if he could, that right.” Very right – because but it didn’t work out that way. everyone has passed the course and “If people say you are too old, tell there’s still three weeks to run. them to go to hell.” So he’s doing a They’re hungry for knowledge. refresher course instead.

“They’re sticking it out to the end Just over the pod is Evelyn Whyte. because they want to learn about She’s staring at 77. websites and creating animated She’s back at school too. movies.” That’s cool he says.

“I was becoming increasingly “And one of my proudest unpopular by yelling ‘help!’ all the moments is when a senior classmate time and my son telling me I’d comes in and says I am ahead of the buggered it up again (buggered up learning curve of my grandchildren the laptop he’d give her). and children now because of what I “He said I did strange things with have learned on this course. computers and I had to say, yes I do.”

“That’s very, very cool.”

Aged geeks – Evelyn Whyte and Brian Dilworth.

So Evelyn’s back in the classroom, But there is work to be done it finessing her skills. would seem. later he thought he’d sharpen his skills with They’re both students at Toi Ohomai’s Brian lives in a retirement village with 35 a refresher course.

12-week, free, fundamental computing residents aged between 65 and 94. “Only Evelyn is fascinated, although by her own course called Digital Citizen. five out of the 35 are computer literate, so admission a bit muddled, by computers – It wouldn’t be wrong or unflattering to the oldies have a lot of catching up to do.” but certainly not intimidated. call it digital senior citizens. As the institute They could start their education at the “I use it for social media all the time – lots blurb says, the course is for life-long upcoming Toi Ohomai’s next Digital of Facebook, my sister in Holland, Skype, learners looking for a new challenge.

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FaceTime, research, emails.” She is also And Brian and Evelyn, both graduates Registrations are open now and working on a website for her sewing club. of the university of life, are up for the information is available by calling “But I don’t want it to grow too big.” challenge. “I did a course here 10 years 0800 86 46 46 or emailing “There’s a bunch of people out there who info@toiohomai.ac.nz ago,” says Brian, the perennial student have missed the cloud computing boat,” who was 70 at the time. “It was ICDL or international computer driving licence.

“But because of my age I was unable to get a job – miserable sods!” So a decade

Spotlight on guitar and vocal talents of Tim Armstrong I first saw Tim perform a few years back when he had a gig in Tauranga and I was immediately impressed by his smooth vocal performance and his masterful playing of the guitar.

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So I was not surprised to learn that English-born Tim has lived in New Zealand for most of his life and did his first gig in Tokoroa when he was only 13.

He played in the Waikato band 'The Politicians' before fronting 'Kiwi Bandits' which toured USA and Europe in 1989, returning to play regularly in Auckland at nightclub gigs, and regularly on cruise ship 'The Fairstar'.

Tim recalls playing alongside many Kiwi singers; Frankie Stevens, Ritchie Pickett, Shane, Tom Sharplin, Marc Hunter, Graham Brazier and Midge Marsden to name a few of the greats.

He also supported bands 'Hello Sailor', 'DD Smash', 'Pseudo Echo', 'The Narcs', 'Sharon O'Neill', 'Coconut Rough', 'The Mockers' and many more.

Tim had a busy time in the 1990s recording three albums 'Relationships', 'Breaking Hearts' and 'Wondering

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Tim will be performing this Sunday, July 2, at 'The Matua' pub from 3-6pm, so come along if you want to catch this talented artist.

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This versatile musician also plays the role of 'John Lennon' in the 'NZ Abbey Rd Beatles Tribute Band'.

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Reusing the past in the present Just because it’s old doesn’t mean it can’t be used.

It’s a thought that antiques collectors around the world are sure to have considered, and Sandy Woodward from Colonial Antiques says antiques are a great way to reuse the treasures of the past.

She says people who are considering buying new furniture should consider furniture that has proven that it can last.

“People should absolutely consider antique furniture because it’s stood the test of time for 100 years or more, and will likely stand the test again for another 100 years,” says Sandy.

“Things like chairs and couches can always be adapted and have a new look to them if that is what people want.”

And this weekend is the perfect time to purchase some new antique pieces.

The Antique Fair, held at Hotel Armitage on July 1-2, will showcase some of the Bay’s best antiques.

“This antiques fair will be the last one in the area for one of our very prominent dealers that has aniser supported us for nearly 30 years, Gregory Cambie,” Event org mbie Ca ry ego Gr says Sandy. with some “He had Gregory’s out at Greerton for about ue crystal. tiq an 10 years and he’s been quite a figure in the antiques world.

“They’ll be jewellery, silver, china, tools, furniture, collectables – it’s a big fair. There are eight dealers that will be exhibiting and we’re expecting it to be a really good fair this year.”

Entry is by gold coin and entry proceeds will go to Waipuna Hospice.

The Antiques Fair will be held at the Hotel Armitage, 9 Willow St from 10am-5pm on Saturday, July 1 and 10am-4pm on Sunday, July 2.

For more information phone Sandy 027 497 6006.

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Say no to plastic in July Saying no to plastic is the aim of Plastic Free July – a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic.

Every bit of plastic ever made still exists, and in the first 10 years of this century, the world economy produced more plastic than in the entire 1900s. Single-use plastics include plastic bags, straws, drink bottles and coffee cups.

There is currently a Waste Minimisation (Single-use Plastic Bag)

Charge for whiteware disposal A fee is being introduced for whiteware being dropped off at recycling centres at Te Puke, Katikati and Athenree from July 1.

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council says it’s a “small cost.” Large whiteware items such as fridges, washing machines, driers and stoves will cost $10 to dispose of. Smaller whiteware items, such as microwaves and benchtop ovens, will cost $5.

“People are removing the valuable parts from their whiteware and dropping off the remains, which we must dispose of at a cost,” says utilities manager Kelvin Hill.

Amendment Bill within parliament for consultation.

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Winning in Melbourne It has all the drama of the typical Kiwi-Aussie tussle. The underdog Kiwis start winning – the Australians change the rules.

The Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club team competed at the Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta, held at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron in St Kilda from June 10-12.

The team won the Second Division and came second in the S80 division.

They were loaned a boat by a yacht squadron member who told them their yacht was a little bit heavier and older than the rest of the fleet.

It was not so well-maintained and the sails were not as new as maybe the top three, but those kind of things didn’t slow them much, says Tauranga skipper Maria Ferrario.

“The first race we kind of followed the leader, the second race we were leading so we were like ‘we have to read the course, read the wind’, but it was nice,” says Maria.

“In speed they were faster than us but in tactics we were gaining good places. A lot was on how we positioned ourselves with the competition, even if we didn’t know what the wind was going to do.

“It was very tricky and light winds, four knots,

five knots, you have to keep working, trimming.”

“After coming fourth in the first race it was like “Okay we can do this,” says Maria.

She thinks they had a good handicap because the boat was heavier and older. The owner was shocked at their results.

“The owner was very happy really, he was asking us like, ‘What did you touch on the boat? What was it you did?’ He was so amazed.

“He asked us to go back again next year to race his boat.

“The bad thing that happened, we went to his house, said ‘We have something bad we have to tell you.’ I think he was worried we broke something. ‘Oh what did you break?’”

Nothing. The team did so well the first day that race officials changed the boat’s performance handicap.

“We started with a handicap of 160 and we finished with the worst handicap of the fleet. It was 190,” says Maria.

Too late to change the overall result though. The placings for the team were 4, 1,2,1,8,11 out of a fleet of 15 boats.

The result has also encouraged other Tauranga women sailors. Next season Maria may be training two adult women’s teams.

The team; Fi Charman, Lisa Knapton, Amanda Torr, Sas Pearce, and Maria Ferrario, with Kirsten Moratz absent. Photo: Andrew Campbell.

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Sport BOP hunting for new space Sport Bay of Plenty is searching for a new premises to house its Youth Engagement Programme participants.

The programme utilises sport as a way to empower disengaged youth from 16-24 years old in the region, whether they are increasing participation in physical activity, assisting with the operations and administration of sporting events or volunteering their skills to local sporting clubs. They are currently

The heart of golf in the Bay The Mount Maunganui Golf Club was formed in 1935 and is regarded as the premier course in the Bay of Plenty.

It is an 18-hole championship layout with a modern clubhouse and other modern facilities.

The course is par 72 and has played host to a number of high-level events over the years including the NZPGA, the New Zealand Amateur and the Asia Pacific Amateur Championships.

The course is flat and easy walking but does have access to 16 electric golf carts for those who would prefer to ride in style.

A fully-equipped Pro Shop with resident professional Jimmy Napier can cater for all golfers’ requirements. Before or after your round, members and guests can also enjoy the clubhouse facilities with fresh food and beverages available daily.

Recently the Mount Golf Club has had

a new general manager join the team – Michael Williams. Michael moved from Palmerston North in March where he spent six years as general manager of the Manawatu Golf Club.

“It has been great to join such a vibrant club in a stunning part of New Zealand. I have met so many great people already and my wife and I have been so warmly welcomed.

The Mount Golf Club is a true cross section of the Mount Maunganui/Tauranga community with a lot of great members.

I am really looking forward to being part of this club over the coming years and welcoming new members and visitors,” says Michael.

The club can offer more than just golf with its spacious, multi-use clubhouse available for all types of functions, from corporate meetings through to weddings at very reasonable prices.

For more information call 07 572 7044 or visit www.mountgolf.co.nz

looking for an off-site location which ideally has an ongoing lease, a large enough space for up to 25 people, meeting and storage spaces, a kitchen area, a shower and a toilet, is close to green space and also Sport BOP on Devonport Rd, is near the bus route, and has one or two car parks.

If you know of a space that fits these specifications, get in touch with Mel Short at melanies@sportbop.co.nz or 021 860 063.

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Keeping warm made easy “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” – Edith Sitwell.

Tauranga’s Handystacks couldn’t agree more.

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summer to pay extra heating costs during the colder months. Energy companies are happy to spread payments over the year, and Family Budgeting Services can advise about managing power bills.

You can get an advance on your New Zealand Super for one-off heating costs, and through Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart, the Government offers subsidies for insulation and heating on all homes built before 2000. Community Service Card holders get higher subsidies.

Rooms need to be adequately heated for good health.

Consider buying a simple room thermometer to keep your day-time living rooms at 21°C, and bedrooms at 16°C. A dry home is a healthy home, so reduce the causes of humidity if possible. Adequate draught-proofing is important. Talk to your local handyperson. Also talk to them about the insulation or heating in your home, and whether it could be improved.

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Beer-can solar heaters Winter warmth is a matter of degrees, with just a few either way making the difference between comfort and misery.

The winter glums of heating bills can be reduced by installing a style of heater that works for free. It is relatively simple to build and the main part of the heater, the absorber, is recycled from aluminium drink cans.

An internet search for soda-can solar heating reveals a variety of ways and methods of producing solar panel heaters that pump warm air though a house for free.

They are slim boxes filled with columns of black painted drink cans, and covered sunny side up with a transparent sheet of glass or

polycarbonate sheets.

The tops and the bottoms of the cans are opened to create tubes where the air inside is heated by the sun.

Cold air comes in the bottom and much warmer air goes out the top and into the house.

That’s it – apart from the details. It pays to have double insulation on the collection side of the box (two layers of glass or polycarbonate) and air flow though the cans tube is slowed by cutting vanes in the tops or bottoms of the cans.

The inlet air can come from the house or outside. Some people use fans to move the air around,

and there’s a requirement for some kind of shut-off or divert, to avoid superheated hot air being pumped into the house in summer.

It helps if you own the house as they connect via a hole in the exterior wall.

There are smaller portable models that can be trialled.

Modern merino fashion all year round I Love Merino is located in Mount Maunganui in the sunny Bay of Plenty, selling a wide range of merino products, including men’s, women’s, footwear, and possum merino.

The company specialises in modern merino fashion and is the leading merino stockist in the Bay. The I Love Merino store is a popular destination for all year round shopping for merino and merino possum garments made in New Zealand.

These products are highly sought after by locals and international customers alike.

“At I Love Merino we are passionate about good quality products that can

be utilised at any time of year. We have fashionable stylish pieces to suit the discerning customer,” says store owner Margarita Hammond-Smith.

Merino clothing is ideal for investment dressing, as the garments are not just seasonal wonders and are the perfect items for homeware and for the international traveller.

Margarita and the team Debbie, Lisa, Jasmine and Glenys - will greet you at the Mount Maunganui store and assist you with any enquiries.

Together the team are fun and dynamic with a passion for fashion and promoting NZ-made merino.

For more information call I Love Merino on 07 575 5172 or visit www.ilovemerino.com

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Top Eves Lake team Ross Brown and Charmaine Sutherland marketing 23 Benmore Crescent, The Lakes, Tauranga. Open home this weekend 11.30am-12pm.

Ross Brown and Charmaine Sutherland are top-performing agents at Eves Realty, The Lakes in Tauranga and they really care about their customers.

Together they have a strong team behind them and are proud to work for a company with such an impressive market share.

“We take that extra step in terms of our relationship with vendors, and understand that when it comes to selling a house, it’s got to be done right because, for most people, their house is their life saving,” says Ross.

“Our team are excited about the development of The Lakes and have stunning properties they are marketing.”

Eves Realty recognises that everybody is an individual so they tailor custom-made

programmes to suit each property to leverage the best outcome.

“In a way, your house is your biggest bank account so it’s important that you leave it in the hands of people you can trust, and that’s what we can promise you,” says Ross.

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Modern blinds for a stylish home Bay Blinds manufacture blinds that are stylish, versatile and are proudly made by a local team.

Motorised roller blinds are their speciality and are perfect for those who want to open and close their blinds with the simple touch of button. The blinds are easily operated with a handheld remote or by linking the blinds into your home automation system and smart phone apps.

“Quality checking our product is really important to the team so we can be proud of the blinds which are going into your homes. Our team go above and beyond for our customers,” says production supervisor Elaine Hohaia.

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The winning apprentice from each region will receive $2000 to spend at Carters, a place at an Outward Bound course and a range of products and tools. All entrants receive an apprenticeship membership to the Registered Master Builders Association.

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Tradies vie for top award Entries for the Registered Master Builders Carters 2017 Apprentice of the Year have attracted entries from more than 160 New Zealand apprentices.

The competition comes at the perfect time to highlight the urgent need for more apprentices, with the government investing $14.4 million in industry training over the next four years.

“With the construction skills shortage currently facing the building and construction industry, the value of an apprenticeship has never been higher,” says Registered Master Builders chief executive David Kelly.

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Top ten tips for homeowners building or renovating Here’s ten top tips for homeowners building or renovating.

1. Be clear about what you want before you start. This will help an architect to create concepts that meet your dreams and work within your budget.

2. Get detailed plans from your designer.

These will help your builder meet your expectations and avoid surprises and disappointment.

3. Get multiple quotes from recommended builders and do your homework.

Builders differ in quality, cost and in the way they work.

4. Don’t take the lowest quote – make sure you understand the quote details. Check all details

in the quote, including the price, materials and fixtures.

5. Sign a contract with your builder.

Sign a fixed-price contract so that you know exactly what and when you pay.

6. Be clear on roles and responsibilities, particularly on who is making

design decisions. Roles to think about are someone to manage timelines and costs, manage subcontractors, liaise with the council, and make decisions about your home or renovation design.

7. Be mindful when making changes as variations can be costly. It may help to keep a spreadsheet noting changes along the way.

8. Budget for alternative accommodation.

A major renovation will be disruptive to you and your family.

9. Stay focused on the important stuff.

Once you know what you want - write it down.

10. Give yourself time. Allow for little hiccups, which will impact your timelines.

Do you need a few more tips and tricks, or just want to know more?

A homeowner’s guide to building or renovating can be downloaded from www.building.govt.nz or one can be sent to you by emailing info@building.govt.nz

Fold-away beds and kitchenettes galore Tiltaway Beds and MiniKitchens NZ are Tauranga companies that operate nationally. They specialise in high-quality space-saving products and have a factory shop in Mount Maunganui, as well as a retail store in Auckland.

Tiltaway Beds has been in business for more than a decade, providing quality wall-bed systems with a selection of optional cabinetry, which can be custom-made to suit your requirements.

The beds come in king single, double, queen and king size and can be hung vertically or horizontally depending on the width of the room.

There are 160 different shades and textures to choose from.

MiniKitchens NZ stocks a range of stylish and versatile kitchenettes which can be purchased as either a flat pack to be assembled yourself on-site, or an installer can assemble it for you.

Tiltaway Beds and MiniKitchens NZ have displays in Wellington and Christchurch with the MiniKitchens available in five models and five colours.

Tiltaway bed products and Mini Kitchens products go hand in hand and can be made to complement one another in your home.

“We are seeing growth in the baby boomer market as they down-size their homes. They don’t mind going small, but still want the quality,” says sales manager Courtney Watson.

For more information call 07 575 0488 or visit www.tiltawaybeds.co.nz or www.minikitchens.co.nz

A foldaway bed can free up valuable space in any room.

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Cleaning out your chimney for winter It’s one of those questions thrown up by winter – how much does a chimney sweep cost?

A survey based on 12,433 cost profiles tells us the average is $223 with most homeowners spending between $124 and $330. A low cost is $85 and a high of $800.

Having a fireplace can save on electricity and create a nice homely feel but when smoke goes up the chimney it leaves behind ash and carbon residue. That needs to be cleaned out to prevent

chimney fires, carbon monoxide leaks and a lack of air flow.

If you use your fireplace more than four times a week, it’ll need to be cleaned regularly. That will be the single most important factor affecting the cost of your chimney’s upkeep.

The steepness of your roof will impact.

A steep roof affects access and in turn could affect cost. Talk to the chimney sweep before starting the process.

Of course if your chimney hasn’t been cleaned for years it will cost more. But it’s an important task and one undertaken for obvious personal safety reasons.

An intriguing design evening at Instyle Are you building, buying or renovating? Do you want to know the upcoming colours and trends in window treatments – both fabric and wallpaper – from a team of experts in interior design?

Then call Instyle by colourplus in Mount

Maunganui and book in for the July 5 Design Evening – you will not be disappointed.

“Come and join us and learn about the upcoming trends, what styles are coming through – and what colours are really popping this season,” says Instyle by colourplus owner Jo Knell.

She’s got an intriguing evening lined up to learn all the tricks of the trade when it comes to decorating and furnishing your home.

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People are welcome to bring along house and renovation plans, MT MAUNGANUI MT MAUNGANUI or photographs of their newly- 5 Hull Road, 5 HullMt Road, Maunganui Mt Maunganui bought home. “We can help put Phone 07 Phone 575 3379 07 575 3379 ideas together and we can price www.colourplus.co.nz www.colourplus.co.nz off plans.”

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“We hope this will help people who work and find it hard to research and make decisions about their home during 9am-5pm.”

People can pre-register for Instyle’s Design Evening on July 5 from 5.30pm-7.30pm – spaces are limited – by calling the store 07 575 3379 or email mtmaunganui@colourplus.co.nz

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Relocatable homes for Edgecumbe Te Puna company Modcom Portable Buildings Limited will be supplying 10 relocatable homes for use by Edgecumbe people displaced by flooding.

The units will form a ‘relocatable house park' at the Whakatane Holiday Park and will meet floodrelated, temporary housing needs for up to one year.

The development is a joint initiative between the Whakatane District Council and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

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and keep them for future tourism accommodation.

MBIE will contribute $700,000 to cover transport and infrastructure needs; road access, water, wastewater and power connections for the relocatable house park.

The council budgeted $850,000 to purchase the units, but accepted Modcom's tender for $861,732 at an extraordinary council meeting.

Taking into account depreciation, debt servicing costs and projected income, the net cost to the Council over a 10-year period is expected to be just over $65,000.

New builds, hot property New builds are proving hot property due to a buoyant real estate market and people leading increasingly busy lives, according to Tauranga building company Coast Homes.

“With house prices at a premium, many people are doing the maths and finding that in today’s market, building a brand new home can often work out the same as buying a ‘do-up’ once you factor in renovation costs,” says Coast Homes director Steve Short.

“The advantage of building from scratch is that you get to build your new home exactly the way you want it, with all the mod-cons and no hidden surprises. And the work is all done for you, leaving you free to make the most of

your weekends.”

Proudly Bay of Plenty-owned-and-operated, Coast Homes was established eight years ago and has since built a solid reputation for crafting highquality, bespoke, architecturally-designed homes.

Raked rooflines, floor-to-ceiling glass and the use of natural materials, such as timber and stone, are just some of Coast Homes’ trademark design features.

“We work with a team of preferred architects and designers to ensure each home meets your needs, whether it’s a low-maintenance townhouse or a large executive home,” says Steve.

“Building a new home can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. With the right guidance it is an exciting and enjoyable experience, and at Coast Homes we consider it a privilege to walk people through this process.”

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Discussion to conquer current housing challenge As the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region population continues to grow and house prices rapidly increase, questions surrounding the affordability of future housing remain unanswered.

environmentally friendly living, but the movement has been slow. While many see the benefits of tiny houses they are yet to prove as definite solutions to the housing challenge our community is facing.

SmartGrowth’s ‘Smart Talk, Future Thinking’ will hold a seminar featuring economist Shamubeel Eaqub to discuss the current housing challenge and how we can get the right, affordable homes built for our future population.

A local panel will be available postseminar discussing the issue openly for the public to listen and contribute to. Bring any enquiries, questions or comments as all input is welcome.

This free event is on Tuesday, July 11 at 3-4.30pm in the upstairs suites at ASB Arena, Baypark. Registrations are required for

With increasing house prices and household incomes remaining rather stagnant, there is no surprise that the trending ownership of houses is decreasing.

Recently, there has been visions around the concept of building local tiny house communities to create cheaper,

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Conquering blank walls at home Popping colour and art onto walls can transform large blank spaces.

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Insulation grants for low-incomes The government has extended the eligibility for Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes insulation grants to include low-income home owners in addition to landlords with lowincome or high health need tenants.

The grants will provide 50 per cent of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation for lowincome homeowners, as well as low-income tenants who are already eligible. The grants will be available until the end of June 2018.

Government grants have been targeted at landlords with rental properties occupied by low-income tenants since mid-2016, and energy and resources minister Judith Collins says landlords should act promptly to get a grant.

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Homeowners urged to ‘Build it Right’ When it comes to building or renovating a house, homeowners should get to know the consumer protection measures so that they ‘build it right’ from the start, says the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

MBIE is running an information and education programme to help homeowners understand the building process, as well as their rights and obligations.

The measures relate to residential building work only and are part of building legislation. They protect not just the homeowner and their investment, but the people doing the work, says Chris Kane, manager of MBIE’s sector trends and innovation team.

“With increased activity due to the housing

construction boom, it’s really important that people have a good understanding of the rules around residential building work so they build it right,” says Chris.

The programme encourages homeowners to get familiar with the building process, have a written contract, and ask their contractor for a disclosure statement and checklist before signing.

“We want to encourage homeowners to adopt good practices from the outset because this will help their building project run smoother,” says Chris.

“The responsibility for building it right doesn’t just sit with the contractor. Homeowners need to have a better understanding of the building process before work starts to avoid unwelcome surprises further down the track.”

To find out more about how building laws protect you visit www.building.govt.nz/contracts

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New framework for managing earthquake-prone buildings

The Building Amendment Act 2016 comes into effect from July 1.

From July 1, 2017 the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016 is expected to take effect.

Building users, owners, councils and engineers need to be aware of the upcoming changes to how earthquake-prone buildings will be managed.

The Building Act 2004 sets up the framework for how to manage buildings for future earthquake risk.

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Understanding how our physical environment needs to suit our changing needs as we grow older opens up agefriendly opportunities in home design.

A paradigm shift ensures we recognise that older people, not just the young, may want to choose apartment living. Some tips to consider: • A floor plan that lessens confusion and enables easy mobility.

• Easy accessibility into the home • Ensuring that the line of

movement and layout through the house contributes to comfort.

• Incorporating smart-assistive technology such as pre-wiring for iPad apps.

• Sufficient circulation spaces in bathrooms.

• Providing clearance for doorways and halls.

• Bathroom ensuites for bedrooms • Built-in smart-sensors to detect movement.

• Cupboards that can be converted later to lifts for two-storey apartments.

• Underfloor heating helps maintain a warmer, drier, healthier home.

Currently existing buildings, other than small for territorial authorities to have their own individual residential buildings, are regarded as earthquakepolicies, and create a single national policy prone if they are assessed as being less than one third framework. of the strength required for a new building in the More information can be found at www.mbie.govt.nz same location in moderate earthquake shaking, and pose a risk to people or other property.

When the Amendment Act comes into effect, the meaning of ‘earthquake-prone building’ will be amended. The definition will still relate to the probable strength of the building compared to a new one, and the risk to people or other property.

It will ensure the way our buildings are managed for future earthquakes is consistent across the country, and provide more information for people using buildings, such as notices on earthquake-prone buildings and a public register.

The law focuses on the most vulnerable buildings in an earthquake in terms of the risk to people’s safety.

The Amendment Act will remove the requirement

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Childcare services fall short of nutrition Many early childhood education (ECE) centres serving food to children do not have menus that meet nutritional guidelines, according to research from the University of Auckland’s Centre for Longitudinal Research.

New Zealand ECE regulations state that where food is provided by the service, it should be of sufficient variety, quantity and quality to meet the nutritional needs of each child while they are attending.

Researchers collected menus in an online survey of 257 licensed childcare centres in Auckland and Waikato. Only menus that comprised lunch plus two or more other snacks or meals each day for five days were included in the analysis.

These were compared with requirements for half of a child’s recommended daily intake and variety of foods across the week.

The mean score for the 57 full menus analysed was 6.8 (out of 10), however only three menus (5 per cent) met all 10 scoring criteria. The majority of privately run centres

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Environmental Protection Authority CEO Dr Allan Freeth says he’s relieved to see

hospitalisations and doctor visits have gradually decreased during the past few years thanks to public education campaigns about managing hazardous substances.

“But in an ideal world the number would be zero, because it only takes a little effort to keep chemicals out of children’s reach

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Household chemicals to lock up include heavy-duty household cleaners, paints, fertilisers, petrol and LPG cylinders and less obvious products such as shampoos, toothpaste and some cosmetics.

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Developing healthy habits in childhood Having healthy habits in childhood – being active and having a varied and nutritionally balanced diet – is important to long-term health outcomes well into adulthood.

A lack of regular activity and high body fat in children has been shown in studies to cause a range of physical, social and mental health problems.

Overweight and inactive children are more likely to be overweight into adulthood, and risk developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

The Ministry of Health reports that in New Zealand 31 per cent of children aged 2-14 years are overweight, and this trend has been on the rise in recent years.

For parents and those who have an interest in the future health of their children, it is clear that a lifelong healthy lifestyle needs to start in childhood, and as it is adults who make the health decisions for children, we have a real opportunity to turn around the health of our children.

By encouraging and supporting them to get active and engaging in healthy eating when they are young, we can make it easier to maintain those habits into adulthood.

It’s not just about the health risks either. Getting kids active helps them with their physical development, helping to build strong bones, muscles and joints, and healthy heart and lungs. It will improve their balance, coordination and cognitive skills and it will help them be more confident and socially interactive.

Sports New Zealand says early childhood experiences are critical to the development of the skills, attitudes and confidence required to become an active participant in sport and recreation in later life.

While physical activity and childhood goes together, more and more there is competition for getting active.

Nearly half of children aged 5-14 years (53 per cent) usually watch two or more hours of television a day, and this time increases into the teen years.

This means we cannot just assume kids will stay active. Just as we plan time to exercise and engage in physical activity, our kids need to plan for it as well.

There are plenty of ways you can integrate activity into family life with young children including: - Limit screen time - Whenever possible use active transport - Involve your children in your activity and exercise choices. While it may not be appropriate to take your preschooler to the gym, they can come along for

Keeping those winter illnesses at bay Ills and chills over the cold months ahead can be trying for the whole family.

Rebekah Sharp from Elm Tree Early Learning Centre shares tips for keeping your pre-schooler well this winter.

1. Teach your child about how germs spread. Encourage them to ‘catch their cough’ and cover their face if they sneeze. Have a ready supply of tissues and hand sanitiser. Be sure to wash hands before and after every meal.

Stop germs spreading further by keeping them home from

childcare when they are unwell.

2. Serve a wide selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables to support immunity. Mandarins, kiwifruit and leafy greens give children a boost of fibre and Vitamin C. Even though the temperature outside is chilly, children still need to drink plenty of water and milk each day.

3. Open the house and air bed linen to chase away mould and mildew in the environment.

Keep bugs at bay by wiping light switches and door handles with

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Why not take them along to an exercise session with you? By seeing you as their parents or carers doing the right thing, this sets the right pathway to a life-long love of exercise and physical activity.

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Dr Inge Lempke is now available to register new patients.

Creativity in Greerton Village Yes I think Greerton Village is quite well-known for its creative and artistic flair and we are happy to celebrate and bring this year’s Yarn Bombing installations to the public once more.

This year the GV Community Knitters & Yarn Bombers have covered 60 trees all around Greerton Village with a view to raising funds for 45 local charities and not for profit organisations – check out window posters around the village to see where you can ‘vote and donate. All donators will go in the draw to win an $80 voucher kindly donated by the Oaktree Restaurant in Greerton for dinner for two.

Visit the ‘Heart of Greerton Village’ placed in front of the library – hard to miss at 2.4 metres high! The heart was the brainchild of Carol Power, our Yarn Bomb co-coordinator this year, and her idea seems to be paying off already with people taking photos and uploading to our Facebook page GreertonVillageCommunityYarn Bombing. Great stuff, so come out to Greerton Village, see the creative installations and take a selfie in the Heart of Greerton Village.

The July school holidays will see more creativity here with the return of lantern-making workshops.

This year we are not running the illuminART Festival – however we are hosting a Lantern Parade with the Tauranga Samba Drummers on Thursday, August 10 at 5pm.

This is part of our soon-to-start Midwinter Madness promotion where one lucky person will win $5000 Greerton dollars to be spent with the 50 plus participating retailers.

So on August 10 all the kids who have made lanterns on July 17-18 (see advert on this page) will be able to follow the Samba Drummers, with their lanterns, down the walkway from Lincoln Terrace to the village square in front of the library, place their lanterns around the square and enjoy the drummers before our grand prize draw at 6.30pm.

Yes indeed, we have the best creativity here in Greerton Village.

For further information contact Sally office@greertonvillage.org.nz or call 07 571 6347.

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Visually stunning meals - and delicious too!

Aside from the fantastic service, the cheerful staff and the suave atmosphere, Bureta Bar and Eatery doesn’t skimp on aesthetic details.

Bureta Bar and Eatery, located at 50 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai, serves not only tastebud-tingling food but visually delicious starters, mains and desserts.

My fiance and I started with the salt and pepper calamari, served with aioli on a small bed of salad. We consider ourselves calamari connoisseurs, having travelled far and wide sampling the nation’s calamari, and we both agree that Bureta Bar serve the bestcooked calamari we’ve ever tasted.

We continued our taste journey with the braised lamb shank served with potato mash, caramelised onions and rosemary jus, and the grilled eye fillet served with hand-cut potato wedges,

green salad and a creamy mushroom sauce infused with truffle oil.

The lamb was incredibly tender – it fell off the bone and drenched itself in the jus – which was not too tart, and complemented by the caramelised onion. The mash was perfectly light and fluffy while still being satisfying, and was paired with crispy potato spirals to add texture.

And the steak – cooked to absolute perfection, grilled on the outside but tender on the inside. The truffle oil was a gentle undertone to the mushroom sauce, and balanced with a

Above: The gorgeous black forest trifle.

Left: The braised lamb shank.

How to store herbs It would be a shame to waste all of your delicious fresh herbs, so instead of throwing them away, use this handy trick to preserve them for your next cooking adventure.

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Dessert was something else – we ordered the black forest trifle served with homemade chocolate waffle and the macadamia and dark chocolate brownie served with fig and honey ice cream.

Both desserts were visually stunning – the trifle layered perfectly and lightly dusted with icing sugar and the brownie oozing chocolate sauce and accompanied by a small dish of fig and honey ice cream.

The trifle was a taste journey – layers of cream, waffle, chocolate sauce and black cherry in every spoonful, served to delight and excite.

And if you are on the hunt for the world’s best brownie and ice cream, look no further. Bureta Bar and Eatery’s macadamia and dark chocolate brownie was perfectly cooked; crispy on the outside and soft and melted on the inside. The fig and honey ice cream was

the perfect fresh palette cleanser to finish off our meals.

If you’re looking for somewhere to treat yourself, feel like one of the family and enjoy delicious food, book a table at Bureta Bar and Eatery.

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Corresponding with kings While 93-year-old Mona Hamilton has lost count of the letters she’s written on behalf of prisoners of conscience, she says the targets are all too familiar.

She’s a regular correspondent with kings, premiers, and ambassadors to whom she’s written polite, erudite but resolute pleas calling on them to address the human rights abuses occurring in their countries.

This Tauranga Moana Amnesty International Group veteran of more than 30 years says she was hooked after her first meeting. Group co-ordinator Gary Ware says inviting Mona to be part of the group “was one of the best decisions I ever made”.

She’s been a stalwart at street stalls, gigs,

weekly letter writing sessions and as treasurer kept a watchful eye of the accounts, says Gary.

Mona’s gentle manner and ready laugh belie a steely determination to protect and promote human rights.

“It’s been an honour to be part of Amnesty International,” says Mona. “Honestly, I’ve loved every minute of it; and the people too.”

She was however somewhat offended when a letter she’d written to the Saudi Arabian King before Christmas was returned un-opened.

Why was it returned un-read? It bore a Nativity scene stamp.

Amnesty International activism manager Margaret Taylor says while this was the first time she’d heard of such an action she was not surprised to hear of the returned letter.

“Amnesty International is a banned organisation in Saudi Arabia and the

government actively targets those who contact us.

“People like Gary and Mona and their families would face harassment and persecution possibly leading to imprisonment and the death penalty for what members of the Tauranga Moana group do most days – criticising governments’ human rights records or campaigning for improvements,” says Margaret.

“People like Mona are the backbone of our campaigning. They take action on behalf of people in faraway countries they will never meet because they passionately believe in the rights we, here in New Zealand, take for granted – like freedom of expression and peaceful protest are rights all people should enjoy.

“And as importantly, they send messages of solidarity and solace to those unfairly held for their human rights activism.”

To hear more about the Tauranga Moana group, visit: www.amnesty.org.nz/teams/ tauranga-moana-group

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Supreme also visits the Adelaide Hills and Australia’s oldest German village, Hahndorf. One of the highlights of the tour is cruising on the large meandering river – the mighty Murray. The Murray River is to Australia what the Nile is to Egypt – a great and ancient river system.

Fed by tributaries across one third of the Australian continent, the Murray River makes its way through South Australia’s rugged outback gorges on its way to the Southern Ocean.

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“This year Supreme has added another highlight. A visit to Kangaroo Island with an overnight stay at this natural wonder with pristine beaches, untouched bushland, wine and amazing fresh produce,” says director Therese Small.

With an experienced Supreme Tour Manager with you for the entire journey and a $50 credit towards your transportation from Tauranga, there are plenty of good reasons to choose Supreme for your next tour. Supreme is a member of the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand as well for your security.

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Trying to help where he can When 73-year-old Roy Gardiner stood up at parliament recently to receive an award for his volunteer work he was overcome by emotion – he couldn’t believe he was being singled out for something that came naturally to him.

“I don’t think it’s anything major. I try to help where I can.

“I’ve always done dishes but I’m no cook, that’s for sure.”

He regularly turns up with treats on special occasions – including morning tea for everyone to celebrate his award. His particular claim to fame is organising for a chef to come in and cook for staff last year so they could sit

down and enjoy the bacon and egg breakfast at the monthly residents’ meeting.

“A very close friend of mine used to be the chef at Imbibe so I thought it would be nice for him to come in so the staff that normally do the cooking could sit back and have it done for them,” says Roy. Sharon says Roy is ‘family’ at Somervale and for Roy, the feeling is mutual. “I have the utmost respect for Somervale and all of its staff.”

It might have been natural for the humble Papamoa man but the staff and residents at Somervale Metlifecare Retirement Village in Mount Maunganui, where Roy is a daily visitor to his wife Gloria, think he is something quite special.

Roy won a 2017 Minister of Health Volunteer Award in the health care provider service category.

He was nominated by both staff and residents at the retirement village, the peer support of which stood out in the eyes of the judges.

Somervale care manager Sharon Owen accompanied Roy to Wellington to receive his award.

“He cried when he received his award. He said ‘things like this just don’t happen to people like me.’ It was quite emotional and absolutely 2017 Minister of Health Volunteer Award recipient Roy Gardiner with his wife fantastic for him to be Gloria at Somervale Metlifecare Retirement Village in Mount Maunganui. part of that.”

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Raising funds for Brave Hearts Dr Darryl Violich of Bay Endodontics, the only qualified and registered root canal specialist in the Bay of Plenty, is running a Charity Day on Monday, July 3.

All fees received on the day will be donated to Brave Hearts Tauranga.

Brave Hearts Tauranga is a support group for those who have loved ones in the grip of addiction, particularly methamphetamine. Drug addiction is a disease that affects the whole family. The group’s objective is to inform and provide ongoing support to families and referral to access professional help for those affected by addictions.

Bay Endodontics has been serving the Bay of Plenty and beyond since 2008, providing

specialist root canal services to the community. The team takes pride in serving their community by providing dental services of specialist standards and assisting those in need.

To arrange your consultation appointment with Darryl and his team for Monday, July 3 and support Brave Hearts Tauranga phone 07 577 1422 No referral needed. Limited appointments available.

Endodontist Darryl Violich, receptionist Carina Herford, and dental assistant Brittany Kirk. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Treating skin cancer can get complicated Living with skin cancer can be an exhausting affair. The older one gets the more cancers tend to appear. Often patients have been given limited information and the information gained from others and the internet can seem contradicting.

When it comes to treatment, options can be confusing too. The one thing that is certain is that skin cancer does not just happen in one particular spot. Most skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet radiation exposure. This means that the damage is spread over a larger area than a single spot of skin

cancer. In medical terms this is called a field disease.

This is the reason why any single treatment will often not be sufficient to treat the current cancer and prevent future cancers. A specific mass of cancer would need to be cut out and surgically removed with adequate margins. If the margins are insufficient or not clear, a second treatment is indicated.

Similarly, if the whole area of sun damage is not treated, the risk of other cancers appearing exists.

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Skin cancer can be seen as a chronic disease. It needs to be treated definitively, with all appropriate methods.

Each person’s battle with this disease needs to involve the patient deciding what is best for themselves, guided by medical staff giving the best and up-todate advice possible. This is firmly entrenched in our philosophy and treatment delivered at Skinspots skin A skin cancer. cancer clinic.

Things to give up I came across this list of things to give up that, when applied to your life, can create more clarity and build more acceptance and love for yourself.

Give up: · Doubting yourself · Negative thinking · Fear of failure · Criticising yourself and others · Negative self-talk · Procrastination · Fear of success · People-pleasing You may already be practising some or all of these steps, however, for those

of you who are not, each is a big step to take and asks a lot of work of you in terms of awareness and focus.

What would it look like if you started incorporating at least one of these steps into your life in the next few days?

If you would like to know more about this phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on 07 577 1200 or 021 258 2145, or visit www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

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More accurately represented Tauranga’s The Cardiac Clinic is undergoing a transformation.

The Cardiac Clinic will now be known as The Centre for Health and director Anna Rolleston says it’s for a good reason.

“We’ve been the Cardiac Clinic since 2010 and I suppose over the past few years, the name ‘the Cardiac Clinic’ hasn’t accurately reflected what we do.

“We have a lot of clients that have been referred to us who have said ‘I wouldn’t have come because I don’t have a heart condition’.”

The rebranding plans have been in the works for about 12 months, says Anna, and the new name better describes what the centre does.

“The new name – The Centre for Health – is more encompassing.

We have a new website, new email addresses, new name, and even a new paint job.

“We’ve had great feedback because we have been out and about in the community and we’ve been consulting with our clients and other stakeholders about the idea of changing the name and changing the philosophy.”

“We held a friends and family launch party earlier this week and it was great,” says Anna.

“It was a bit of a celebration and a way for us to start again the right way.”

Anna says that, although they have rebranded, nothing much has changed.

“The main thing is that we still do all that we did before, like monitored exercise programmes and health assessments. We are still whole-of-person focused, but there are a few exciting extras now that sit better with our

overall philosophy.”

For more information visit www.thecentreforhealth.co.nz

Proud to support Diabetes Help Tauranga

Wiremu Matthews, Dr Anna Rolleston and Hannah Lowe.

Photo: Bruce Barnard.

New radiology site opening up in Papamoa After many months of planning and construction Bay Radiology is about to open a new branch in the Papamoa Town centre. Starting Tuesday, July 4, the new facility will offer both x-ray and ultrasound services five days per week.

Steve Harris, general manager of Bay Radiology, says the ultrasound service at Papamoa will be staffed all day most weekdays.

“Initially the x-ray service will only be available in the afternoon. However, we expect that demand will grow and we are ready to move to an eight-hour day for the x-ray service if required.”

Bay Radiology has offered a comprehensive range of medical Bay Radiology will be opening imaging services at its branches a new site in Papamoa. throughout the Bay of Plenty for more than 25 years. The opening of the Papamoa branch reflects a recognition of the rapid growth in the population along the coastal strip, and the increasing difficulty of getting around on our congested roads.

There is a strong and growing referrer community in the Papamoa area also, and they hope this is a positive step for the doctors, midwives, physiotherapists and other clinicians who serve the

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area, as well as for the patients.

While in an existing building, the facility has been purpose-built and fitted out with the aim of capturing a bit of the feel of Papamoa.

Head along to Bay Radiology Papamoa, just along from Fashion Island in the Papamoa Town Centre.

Wellbeing is about finding a path that you are happy walking www.thecentreforhealth.co.nz 07 578 6624

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Bay to see 14,000 kiwifruit jobs by 2030 WorkSI Work Safety Investigations

A new report shows kiwifruit's contribution to New Zealand GDP is set to increase from $2.6 billion in 2015/16 to $6.14 billion in 2030, with an additional 29,000 New Zealand jobs driven by the new cultivar Zespri SunGold.

The report from the University of Waikato shows the new varieties breeding programme for kiwifruit has been a major contributor to the NZ economy.

Zespri SunGold kiwifruit (also known as Gold3) came out of this breeding programme and the report finds that without it, the NZ industry would be less than half the size of these 2030 projections.

Minister for Economic Development, Simon Bridges launched the report's finding in parliament last night together with Zespri and Plant & Food Research.

Zespri general manager innovation

Carol Ward says Zespri is grateful for the support from all partners as it will allow the company to fast track to its end goal.

“The NZ kiwifruit industry has a goal of increasing kiwifruit consumption around the world and is on track to more than double global sales to $4.5 billion by 2025.”

The government has invested $13.5 million and Zespri $29.2 million, as well as internal funding from Plant & Food Research.

Waikato University professor Frank Scrimgeour says the report is proof of how well the kiwifruit Zespri industry is benefiting, SunGold being not only NZ, but the harvested.

Bay of Plenty as well.

“Bay of Plenty kiwifruit accounts for 10,762 fulltime equivalent (FTE) jobs now and an additional 14,329 jobs by 2030, along with a 135 percent increase of GDP contribution to $2.04 billion.”

He says the kiwifruit breeding programme has allowed a game-changing new kiwifruit for the horticultural industry and the nation.

Award winners keep Tauranga moving forward Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty is full of dedicated and hard-working people.

There’s so many people who are constantly innovating and creating things which are pushing their industries forward.

Last week I was able to celebrate some of the successes of our businesses at the Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards.

We know that Bay of Plenty businesses shine both nationally and internationally and we have hundreds of businesses which export their goods overseas, something which we should celebrate.

The annual Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards is the perfect opportunity to do this. It is an event dedicated to showcasing the high flying exporters from our region and the people behind that success.

This was the event’s 27th year recognising innovation and success with Dominion Salt taking out the top award, the Sharp Tudhope Lawyers Exporter of the Year.

Other awards winners were: George & Willy, winning the YOU Travel Emerging Exporter of the Year, Steens Honey winning the Page Macrae Engineering Innovation in Export Award, Oasis Engineering winning the Beca Export Achievement Award and Andy Cameron winning the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Service to Export Award.

I want to congratulate all the award winners and finalists as they play an integral part of keeping Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty moving forward. It is great to be able to celebrate your success with you.

Other Bay exports that need celebrating include Peter Burling. The champion sailor, who hails from Tauranga, has been representing us on the world stage at The America’s Cup. It has been great to watch Team New Zealand doing so well and bring the America’s Cup back to New Zealand, especially with a local lad at the helm.

Well done to Peter and the rest of the team.

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Can stars speak?

Many of us will have marked Matariki in some way, celebrating the New Year. The New Year is heralded by the appearance of a particular cluster of stars in the night sky.

For some Maori, Matariki is connected to their story of creation (and the stars were and are used by voyagers crossing the Pacific).

What do you see when you look to the heavens at night? Psalm 19 begins with the words: 'The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands’. All that's needed is to look and let what we see to speak to us.

The Psalm goes on to say that heavens do speak to us. There may be 'no speech or words', yet their 'voice' and 'words' reach to the ends of the earth!

I was fortunate to grow up in a village where at night when it was dark and the skies were clear you could see the stars so bright, and so sharp, it was truly awesome, and it spoke to my innermost being of a wonderful creator.

Take time to look to the skies, and as you do I pray that you will see the hand of our glorious Creator.

And may you have a blessed New Year!

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A personal computer virus There’s a nasty insidious menace wreaking havoc in modern society. It is the computer virus.

We use the computer daily, depending on it to perform as specified by the designer and manufacturer.

But there is an enemy to our computer. The enemy sends a virus to infiltrate the software and/or operating system to render it inoperable, and sometimes useless.

There’s nothing wrong though with the hardware. It remains as designed and made. But the internals of the computer, once contaminated by that nasty virus, changes everything. It slows and becomes inoperable.

When God created you, He stepped back and said: “Another masterpiece.”

Your hardware is perfect, you’re the right size; you have the right gifts, the right nationality. He programmed you to be victorious, healthy, strong and creative.

Rev Ian Pittendreigh, Bethlehem Community Church

www.citychurchtauranga.org.nz

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH 260 Welcome Bay Rd Phone 544 5383 10.00am All welcome ST ANDREWS Cnr Macville Rd & Dee St Mt Maunganui www.mountchurch.org.nz Phone 575 9347 8.30am Traditional Service 10.30am Family Church

Your original software says “You can do all things through Christ.”

We’re talking about one of the greatest issues we can ever face. That is, our thoughts.

When discouraging, negative, contrary-to-God’s-Word thoughts come into our mind to contaminate our software, hit the delete button!

When the virus says “You’ve seen your best days, it’s all downhill from here” delete that thought and say to yourself “The path of the righteous gets brighter and brighter.”

When the virus says to us “You’ll never accomplish your dreams” delete, delete, delete! Say to yourself and to the enemy “I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and I have the favour of God upon me. No weapon formed against me will prosper.”

Freedom follows what the mind thinks.

Steven Whitwell, Good Words Church.

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Everything but the kitchen sink

Tauranga City Council audit finance risk and management committee (AFRAM) has reverted to secret squirrel-type behaviour regarding a procurement audit undertaken by KPMG and IT Matters. So much for transparency, openness and accountability. I am a vehement critic of council’s ‘Think Big’ ticket items and at the council chambers entrance there is a large wall plan detailing ‘proposed’ redevelopment of the TCC site showing a new administration building, library, performing arts centre, museum, and a convention centre – in a nutshell everything but the kitchen sink. Little wonder Cr Steve Morris blithely talks of spending a whopping $360 million this year, ostensibly on infrastructure, roads, water, sewage and stormwater, plus Mount and Papamoa Surf Clubs and hockey turf projects etc. What does the rest cost then?

The Mount i-Site debacle was back on the agenda this week with a motion by Cr Baldock to ramp the

price back up to $4.026 million, three weeks after council voted it down to $2.5 million. Out of sync squanderers and spendthrifts best describes this bunch, intent on satisfying elitist ‘nice to have’ whims and indulgences to the detriment of typical ratepayers, 90 per cent of whom will not benefit one iota from massive spend-ups.

In 2012 Raglan built a sensible, modern 500m2 museum/i-Site for around $1.4 million – so just ask yourself what gives in Tauranga City?

R Paterson, Matapihi.

Which culture welcomed whom?

In response to B Johnson’s letter ‘Say no to racism’ (June 23) there are some assertions that I find typical of individuals trying to deal with racial inequality. I read with interest how B Johnson proposes getting rid of the Maori Party, the Maori All Blacks et al. The repetition is clear - get rid of the Maori. That kind of strategy has already been employed. I encourage B Johnson to dig into some of the history of New Zealand where colonising

forces of euro-centric thinking were deliberate in trying to ‘get rid of the Maori.’ It seems that B Johnson will only be satisfied when all Maori are transformed into polite, European-behaving New Zealanders. Until that dystopian vision is realised maybe it is time for B Johnson to reconsider which dominant culture welcomed whom to Aotearoa in the days of ‘He iwi tahi tatou’.

K Setiu, Papamoa.

Cycle bridge a lavish identity marker Ok, so our elected jury is out. The new iconic, egomaniacal and lavish Wairoa River Cycle Bridge will be the highlight of the 19km cycle experience between Omokoroa and Tauranga.

However, I get the message, after all it is a cycle bridge and the district needs a cool identity marker other than the Mount. So, why should we replace our dodgy television with a new, boring $1700 one as planned? Instead, we could go for one of those real flashy iconic $7000 ones like the Smiths have. The new washing machine, heat pump and concreting our rutted driveway can be kept on the wish list for later.

D Wilson, Mount Maunganui.

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The cost of collecting NZ power costs high freedom camping fines

Re the article on power costs during winter (page 6, the Weekend Sun, June 23).

One has to wonder why the power costs are so high in New Zealand. The cost of power here is three times what friends are paying in the USA and just over double what my sister pays in England.

The greed of businesses in NZ is appalling and NZ’s reputation is suffering due to rip-off prices for hotel and motel rooms, along with the extremely high cost of almost everything one buys.

Worse, all those same businesses will only pay the minimum wage for maximum work load.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

I read ‘Why Kevin’s quitting Tauranga’ about freedom campers (page 4, The Weekend Sun, June 23). The article states that Tauranga City Council has issued 188 offence notices totalling $38,000 since the beginning of June. It is alright to issue the notices, but how much money have they collected from these notices? As Kevin states, a lot of freedom campers are tourists and leave the country before paying. It would be interesting to know how much it costs to administer these offences as against money collected. I do not live in the TCC area, but I wonder how long it will be before Western Bay District Council has the same rules.

W Galloway, Omokoroa.

No to parklands for supermarket the supermarket would present a hazard to those families involved in sporting activities on the park, reducing their freedom of movement. Are there no alternative locations without impacting the open spaces currently providing for the needs of the community?

As ratepayers we need to voice our objection to the commercial use of parklands. R and R Thomas, Welcome Bay.

Refugee policy ‘irresponsible’

ISSUE 2, 2017

The Tauranga City Council’s proposal to use local parklands to establish a supermarket in Welcome Bay raises serious concerns. We are not opposed to the provision of the supermarket to serve this area. However, the use of open spaces, which are already wellequipped and used by sports bodies and for individual leisure pursuits alike is a separate issue. The increased traffic created by

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It is election year and the silly season.

The most irresponsible announcement I have heard so far comes from the Green Party who want to bring 6000 Syrian refugees a year to New Zealand. This may sound a humane thing to do but have their policy makers no eyes and ears? Have they not learned anything from the mistakes of other countries in taking in these refugees whose religious views often become more extreme in a foreign homeland because they feel isolated from those in their country of origin?

This impacts on their children who often feel alienated growing up away

from the customs of their country of origin so take their revenge by turning and becoming home-grown terrorists.

So why invite the likelihood of terrorism to this country and put our way of life at risk when Australia, Britain, France, Belgium, Russia, USA, and Hungary have suffered vile acts of bombing and killings because they opened their borders and allowed Muslims and Muslim refugees in. Before returning home to take leadership of the Greens, James Shaw, I believe, lived and worked in Britain. Does he not see the problems created there by Muslim militancy?

M Hills, Hairini.

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Tickle your taste buds this weekend Your culinary adventure starts at the Seriously Good Food Show on July 1-2 at ASB Baypark Arena.

With more than 130 exhibitors sharing their food creations, see where your food comes from by meeting the producers face-to-face and find new and exciting products to try.

There will be more chocolate exhibitors than ever before, including chocolatiers never seen before in Tauranga. The range of products is staggering, so whether you’re gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, paleo, or just hungry, you’re guaranteed to find

plenty of options to tickle your taste buds.

Visit the electrifying live cooking theatre for demonstrations from acclaimed local and national cooks and chefs who will be doing culinary battle, sharing tips and tricks to get you inspired in the kitchen.

See special guest Michael Van de Elzen share his ‘Good from Scratch’ philosophy, and Art Green and Matilda Rice, our favourite couple from The Bachelor NZ, don their aprons and battle it out to see who the best cook is.

Tickets are available at the door – $10 for adults and $5 for children 13 and under. Parking is free.

Sweet or savoury, this is the biggest foodie event in the Bay of Plenty.

Visit www.seriouslygoodfoodshow. co.nz for more information.

There will be plenty of delicious food to sample this weekend.

Free adult learner course taster evening

Tauranga City Council

Are you looking for ways to ward off the winter chill and warm up with wonderful new learning?

Then book in for the free mid-year Adult Learner Course Taster Evening at the Wesley Church, 13th Ave on Tuesday, July 4 at 5-8.30pm.

Let’s Learn and Community Education BOP have organised a taster evening that brings a variety of groups together and where the public is invited to come along and ‘taste’ some of the learning opportunities that are on offer in the

Tauranga area.

Steve and Lynn Sinclair, owners of Leadlight Expressions, have been teaching craft classes specialising in glass for 13 years now and will be running a class at the taster evening this year.

“Our workshop classes involve teaching people about glass cutting, stained glass, and glass fusing which is used for making jewellery.

“You definitely don’t need to be artistic or have previous experience to be able to have fun and create something impressive,” says Steve.

For more information about the taster evening and to register visit www.letslearn.co.nz

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT GREER’S GASTRO BAR Big Screen Sunday 2 – Sparx, popular covers duo, Sunday 2nd – Andy Bowman playing guitar & vocals. 5-8pm. from 4-7pm MOUNT RSA THE MATUA Friday 30th – Coopers Run Sunday 2 - Tim Armstrong, Final Day...3 Saturday 1st – “Lions v AllBlacks” on the o’clock start.

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MUSICPLUS

By Winston Watusi

Gigs, past and future Sometimes there's just too much to fit in.

There are upcoming gigs to plug, past gigs to recall, and then albums for review started arriving out of the blue last week. So much music, so little time.

Or, as Ritchie Pickett used to say “So many drummers, so little time.”

I was reminded of that at the launch for Graham Clark's new book about Ritchie which attracted a packed crowd at No 1 The Strand last Sunday and brought together old musical buddies of Ritchie's from as far off as Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington and Whangarei.

In fact, two members of New Zealand's top country band, the Wallace Family, drove down from Whangarei especially to play a few songs and commemorate the life of their old mate. It was a great day. If you want a book and missed out, contact Graham through the Brilleaux website.

And, showing there are plenty of people looking for music on a Sunday afternoon, it was also packed across town at The Matua Pub where The Blarney Boys were performing for a final time. Andy Craw (or as Ritchie delighted in calling him, ‘Randy Claw’) has sold the bar and, with the possibility of their Sunday music ending, everyone went down for one last bash with Andy, Chris Gunn, Mike Kirk, Robbie Laven and others playing to a raucous house.

Actually, this Sunday is Andy's last day and Hamilton's Tim Armstrong will be playing; I imagine it will be just as crowded.

Coming soon

Now some upcoming gigs.

It's heartening to note that Shane Cortese's rock 'n' roll show at The Entertainers Club on Sunday, July 9 has sold out. That's the second month in a row that the club has had sold-out events so congrats to Nicole Stagg who books the bands and has obviously got

her finger on the pulse of exactly what attending punters want to hear.

But, before that, there's a gig at Drivers Bar in the 11th Ave Shopping Centre (by Maccas) where two widely disparate acts are on display. I've always found Drivers to be a slightly strange venue in that it's kinda small and doesn't really look like a music bar. But, despite those limitations, owners Pete and Deb have been loyal supporters of the music scene and have hosted numerous fine gigs, many of them featuring original music.

Hats off to them.

This Saturday, July 1, sees local act Apollo Steam Train putting their wares on display. They've been busy since their last Tauranga gig, playing in Palmerston North and Hamilton and recording an EP. They had the pleasure of working with international producer Greg Haver and his team at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios in Auckland and are currently setting up promotion for the release of the EP's first single.

I'd describe their music as ‘mainstream rock’ but that obviously covers many bases so you may want to check out their recent single at www.apollosteamtrain.com.

Before them – doors open at 8pm – are oddly theatrical 70s retro act Sonic Surfer, led by keyboard player Anthony Coulter. The evening costs $10.

Apollo Steam Train.

Weaponry. Also on the bill are Auckland's Average Mars Experience. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (pre-sale) on Eventfinda – expect the ground to tremble with extreme heaviness.

And – just a heads-up – another album that arrived last week came from Aussie punks The Pinheads and they're heading to the Mount a week later on Friday, July 14. I should mention that their self-titled album is certainly the most ‘authentic’ punk record I've heard in years and they have a fearsome live reputation.

Be warned.

Next week: album reviews. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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And, in case space closes up and I can't mention these next time, there are a couple of nights of aggressive overkill coming to Totara St performance venue at the Mount.

I got the new CD from Sean Bodley last week but haven't had time to listen beyond the first couple of tracks. It sounds magnificent, another triumph of instrumental guitar music, dazzling as always. He's playing with The Eternal Sea on Saturday, July 8 when they support Hamilton's Alien

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Friday 30 June

Messianic Meetings Every Sat at

Entertain the kids these school holidays.

Fun photo challenge for the family. Easy to play. Download and print or view the Colour Quest Koru online, and take snaps of flora, fauna, structures and objects, man-made or natural. For full details www.virtuallyontrack.co.nz

Narcotics Anonymous Open Meetings

Colour your world with Colour Quest

Saturday 1 July

Aglow Central East Conference July 8 at St Andrew’s Church, cnr Macville Rd & Dee St Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 4pm. Worship, fellowship & teaching with DVD by Graham Cooke.

Registrations with Anne.

Email: class-pieran@hotmail.com Bay Network Singles Social Club 55+ who wish to make new friends & enjoy club activities, dining, shows, trips, bbq’s etc. Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or 576 9988 BOP Rose Society Are holding a pruning demo Sat 15 July from 10-12 noon at Mitre 10 Te Puke.

Spot prizes during demo.

Caravan & Motorhome Owners Interested in joining like minded people & attend weekend rallies? Neal 576 9031 CIRCA Boutique Vintage Market

Inside at the Vintage Car Clubrooms, 29 Cliff Road, Tauranga. Vintage, antique, retro wares and artisan treasures for all plus delicious food. 9am-4pm.

Cash market. Easy parking.

Come Dancing Tonight Come join us tonight for Sequence & Old time Dancing. Great music, supper. Entry $7.00 All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Society. Greerton Hall 7-30 to 10-30pm Ph Nola 576 5076 Computer Lessons Learn in your own time, at your own pace. Tauranga Library has a free course online to meet your needs. Visit one of our libraries to register.

EnviroKatikati (Katikati Taiao) hui. Feedback, outcomes and achievements to date, plus next steps, 3pm – 4pm Katikati Memorial Lounge (children welcome) Fan Zone Free public screening of All Blacks v The British & Irish Lions on large outdoor screen, 6.30pm Tauranga CBD waterfront. Bring the family, a blanket and be part of the action.

Friendship Force International Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: regclothier@gmail.com www.thefriendshipforce.org Ian’s Tai Chi Class Saturday mornings at QE Park. Cancelled for the month of June.

Leisure Marching Fun, fitness & friendship. Teams made up of adult members practice this non-competitive activity on various days & times throughout the week. Frances 544 1318 or 021 297 3407 LOL Laughter Wellness Come & laugh away your winter blues.

Arataki Community Centre 11-11.45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.308.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women’s Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall, Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. 0800 NA TODAY Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui Sat 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Arnold 544 5598 Selwyn Ridge Primary Mid Winter Xmas Fair. Saturday 1st July 11am-3pm. Stalls, food, meet Santa, Circus & much more.

Tauranga Meditation Group Intro to meditation classes 1st Tues of month 7-8.30pm. General classes every 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month. $5 koha. Blind Foundation, 160 17th Ave, Tauranga. (Vehicular access opposite Historic Village) The Seriously Good Food Show 1 & 2 July 10am - 5pm, ASB Baypark Arena. Over 130 exhibitors, see where your food comes, meet the producers face-to-face, new and exciting products to try, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, paleo – or just hungry. Adults $10.00 Children 13 & Under $5.00 Well-being For Women A wealth of insight, inspiration and practical takehome tools for you to embrace in your own life. Sat 8 July 1 pm -3 pm, The Atrium, Waipuna Hospice, 43 Waipuna Station Rd, Tauranga. $10. Bookings essential. Ph: Jeanette Macdonald 07 579 2373 or Ingrid Ward 021 952 690

Sunday 2 July

A Course In Miracles Loving solutions

for unloving situations. Join a spirited discussion on the application of Miracle principles in the Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave. 12:30 Coffee and chat. 1:00 Discussion: eft. healing the body by healing the mind.Trans religious. Donation appreciated.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Join us for our Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay road. 10.00am. 1 Peter 3:13-17.

Pastor Lincoln Forlong. Visit us at www.bbf.net.nz Bible Seminars “Asa King of Israel - God can save” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Sunday 1:45pm at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St Vic 543 0504 Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome.

Peter 571 0633

Czech and Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School & Playgroup. Guests welcome! Tauranga Boys College, 10am - 12noon, Devonport Rd, More info: https://www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/

Papamoa Lions Club Market Gordon

Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa.

Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Wayne 027 974 5699 Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk.

544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419 Spiritual Healing Centre The Psychic Café. Bringing you over 25 of the Bay’s top Psychics, Healers and Spiritualists in a “cafe” style environment. One off fee of $10 and from there everything is FREE. Greerton Community Hall, Greerton Tga. Doors open 6.45pm for 7pm start. Ph 07 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz Sunday Funday Games & activities for the whole family at Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre 12-3pm. Parents & caregivers are welcome & encouraged to participate. BBQ hire $15.

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga at 1.30pm. Listen to, or play the Organ EL900, or the Clavinova 405. Contact June 574-2204.

Tauranga Theosophical Society Join us for a look at Krishnamurti & some of his messages. All welcome, entry by donation. Tauranga Yoga Center, 2pm.

Phone 577 6042.

The Seriously Good Food Show 1 & 2 July 10am - 5pm, ASB Baypark Arena.

Over 130 exhibitors, see where your food comes, meet the producers face-toface, new and exciting products to try, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, paleo – or just hungry. Adults $10.00 Children 13 & Under $5.00

Monday 3 July

Achieve Toastmasters Keep speaking, keep helping, keep succeeding. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon of month at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tauranga 7.30-9.30pm. Craig 027 587 5115 Active Adults Fun Fitness Aerobic, weights, yoga. Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre 9-10am. $7. Lynda 574 0457 or 029 230 0162 Al Anon Support offered to those affected by someone’s addiction to alcohol. Every Mon at St George’s Church, Cameron Rd, Tauranga 7pm.

Chrissy 281 0933 Badminton Club Every Mon, Aquinas College, Pyes Pa 7.30-9.30pm. Adults & year 12 & above. Racquets available.

Sue 0211 944 335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Beginner Ballroom & Latin Would you like to DANCE? Free introductory lesson every Monday through June.

Just come along. Udance2- The Dance Centre. Club Mount Maunganui 8pm.

Dean & Miki 542-1295 www.udance2. co.nz Email: udance2@xtra.co.nz

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50’s, social events & guest speakers.

Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St be-hind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. Dianne 576 5031/027 431 4326 Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main Highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Chess Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early programme 6-7.30pm during school term. Late programme 7.30pm onwards. Standard chess rules.

Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Dance Along Learn to dance & new dances at a great spot. Rumbas, waltzes, new vogue sequence, tangos, Cha Cha & more. Te Puke Citizens & RSA club every Mon 6.30 - 8.30pm. No cover or entry charge. Gordon/Diane 572 0060 Fitness League Low impact exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am.

Dorothy 549 3378

Free Meditation Classes in Bellevue

Every Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm.

Find peace & the joy of life. Stop those thoughts. Enjoy good health & better quality of sleep. David/Trisha 570 1204 Friends of the Library Tauranga Library. There are no Meetings in June, July or August. Betty 542 4322 Harmony A Plenty Barber Shop Chorus. Mon nights. Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Road.

543 5240 Mah Jong Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre 1-4pm. 576 3455 Mah Jong Every Mon at Tauranga South Bowling Club, 11th Ave 12.454pm. Visitors & beginners welcome free teaching available. Shirley 576 0014 Mt Maunganui Bridge Club Every Mon 12.45-4.15pm, with junior & novice sessions 7-9.15pm. Weds 7-10.15pm.

Thurs 10.45am - 2.15pm (bring your lunch). Fri 12.45-4.15pm. 60 Golf Rd. $3 members $5 visitors. Anne 572 5522

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. Cost $3.

Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome.

Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Cruisers Bikers Next “cruise” Mon 10 July. Transport leaves from Papamoa Mc Donalds 1.30 -3pm. Ride from Carmicheal Rd Children’s Playground.

Loan bikes possibly available.

Iain 027 572 2987 Piloga Classes Fusion of Pilates & yoga movements. Every Mon & Fri at Arataki Community Centre 10.0511.20am. $15 per class.

Plunket Car Seat Clinic Car seats

checked & fitted by qualified Child Restraint Technicians. No appointment necessary. Every Mon & Thurs. Donation appreciated. 471 Devonport Road, Tauranga. 578 7813 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards.

Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Margaret 571 3483 or 021 0817 0350 or marg.rus@gmail.com Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Every Mon at Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, 165 Elizabeth St 7- 8pm. Lessons & Social Evening of Dancing. Members $3, non-members $5. Check the Facebook pages. Malcolm 027 592 7240 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 incl afternoon tea.

Te Puke Floral Art Group Shared Lunch Meets Methodist Church Hall, Oroua Street Te Puke. 11am.

Ph 07 573 7804 The Mount Chess Club Mondays 1pm to 4pm at the Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui.

The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 a session.

Sets, boards, clocks and refreshments provided. Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Walk for Wellness Free group for people with cancer & their supporters. Departs 9.30am from the Mount on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of the month & from Yatton Park in Greerton on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month.

Women’s Art Group Every Mon at Lyceum Club Rooms, 68 1st Ave 9am 12pm. Margaret 543 3244 Zonta Tauranga Welcome like minded women helping to raise profile promoting & protecting the rights of women & girls in our community & internationally. Meet every 2nd Mon 5.30pm.

Tauranga Club + Dinner.

Suzy 021 266 5044

Tuesday 4 July

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every

Tues at Tauranga Boys’ College Gym. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Adults $7, student $5. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Aglow Mt Maunganui Salvation Army Hall, 57 Eversham Rd 9.30am.

Overcoming. Teachings from Graeme Cook’s material. Come, be inspired & enjoy prayer, praise & fellowship.

Barbara 576 5870

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Meet every Tues at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount 7.30-8.30pm.

0800 229 6757

Altrusa Women’s Community Service

Meet 2nd Tues evening for dinner/ business. 4th Tues for social evening monthly. Email: president.tauranga@ altrusa.org.nz Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St. John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai at 1.30. Visitors welcome. Jenny 576 3026 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Garry 576 3033 Depression Support Group Support for people with an experience of Depression. 1pm-2pm. Please phone Junction on 543 3010 for further information or if you need a ride Euchre Have fun playing Euchre.

Tuesday at Greerton RSA 7-9pm. $2 per session. 543 3441 Falun Dafa Ancient wisdom applicable in 2017. Welcome to Free Exercise and Meditation Classes on Tuesdays during school terms. Huia Rm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Bayfair @ 7pm. Ph/text Judy on 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance, weights, floor work every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am.

Gloria 021 139 2448 Free Community Fit Club Low impact, full muscle workout.

Historic Village 9.15am. 576 3642 or jen@nzhealthnow.com Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group.

Theme this month – Britain. Meet 10am. Gail 574 3376 Greerton Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Fairway Lounge, Tauranga Racecourse 6pm.

Bill 543 4424 Inachord Chorus Womens singing group. New director, new direction Bethlehem Community Church Building. 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 7.15. Debbie 021 1291 126 or 548 2483 Israeli Dancing Every Tues, Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 7-8pm.

All ages welcome, no partner required.

Maria 544 1680/022 165 2114 Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy. Coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am-12pm.

543 3010 Katikati Bridge Club 2 sessions a week. Tues 1pm & Weds 7pm. Alison 549 0797 (Tues) or Lyn 552 0924 (Weds)

Orange City Square & Round Dance

Tuesday morning 10.00. Wednesday Advanced, Thursday Club Night & New Learner Class, 7.30 pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. Phone 543-1063 Petanque Bayfair Petanque Club, every Tues & Thurs at Russley Drive 1pm. Equipment & coaching available. Margie 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui 1pm start. Equip available, coaching given. Linda 544 2818 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, every Tues in St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd 7-9.30pm except 2nd Tues each month, afternoon dancing 3.30-6pm.

Visitors welcome. Murray 576 3294 South City Indoor Bowls Box Drawn Rinks (Groucott/Ace Trophy) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm.

Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Meditation Group Intro to meditation classes 1st Tues of month 7-8.30pm. General classes every 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month. $5 koha. Blind Foundation, 160 17th Ave, Tauranga. (Vehicular access opposite Historic Village) Tauranga Samba Brazilian drumming/percussion at Mount Sports Centre cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds 7.15-9.15pm. No experience needed. Rob 021 232 7185

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Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at

Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Target Rifle Club Shooting every Tues 7pm. Ellis 578 0098 Tauranga Toastmasters Weekly at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15 9.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

What’s Hare Krishna all about?

Local Krishna devotees present the tenets of their faith. Includes kirtan and vegetarian supper. 7-9pm. St Georges Anglican Church. 1 Church St, Gate Pa Widows’ and Widowers’ Club The club invites people living alone to join us at the Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth Street, at 2.00p.m. For more information ring Margaret on 576 5292.

Wednesday 5 July

Age Concern Walking Group Countdown, Bureta Park. Ph 578 2631

Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at

Te Puke every Weds at Te Puke Baptist Church, Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm.

0800 229 6757

Belly Dancing with Arabian Spice

Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6.30-8.30pm. 0211 245 982 or 576 4112 arabianspicebd@gmail.com Bipolar Support Group Support for people with Bipolar. 6.30-7.30pm.

Junction 543 3010 for info or if you require transport.

Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm.

Nancy/Ernie 575 4650

Community Bible Study Int

Every Weds at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm. Bible study on “The Book of Genesis.”

Julie 552 4068 Community Tai Chi Class Bethlehem Hall 1-2pm. First lesson free. Term concession rate. Qualified tutor & instructor Trish member AATC.

Fernlands Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Suitable for accident or illness rehabilitation.

Helpful in weightloss or arthritis.

Classes held rain or shine.

Jennifer 571 1411 Five Hundred Cards Every Wednesday 1pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. $3 a session. Includes weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Championship Triples at Greerton Hall 7pm.

Names in book. Wallace Cup. Kevin 543 4044

Greerton Scout Group - Cub Pack

Open to boys/girls yrs 4-6. Meet Weds during school term at Greerton Scout Hal, Hynds Rd, Tauranga 5.307pm. Email: greertonscouts@outlook.com Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch, Weds 1-3pm. No charge all ages welcome. Now upstairs at Graced Op Shop, cnr 11th Ave & Christopher St. 021 110 0878.

Kiwi Toasters Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds of the month at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm.

Chrissy 027 296 7939 Let’s Learn Courses, classes, workshops, activities - options galore. www.letslearn.co.nz Shelley 544 9557 Mah Jong Every Weds at Tauranga Citz Club cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 12.45-4pm.

Wendy 579 2851

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre Omanu Bowling

Club, Golf Rd, Mount 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Doors open 7.00pm door charge $3.00.

Our guest tonight Mediumship with Janet Davis and Mary Ellen. Are you interested in development groups?

Ph Janet 027 264 0226

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Papamoa Cruisers Mobility Scooters and Walkers. Car Share from Papamoa McDonalds. 1.30 pm. At 2.00pm “Cruise” starts from Children’s Playground, Carmichael Rd, Bethlehem.

Return 3.30 pm Iain 027 5722 987 Papamoa Outdoor Bowls Roll Ups Weds & Sun, Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm. Gail 574 0177 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maunganui Rd 7pm. Lynne 573 5055 Taoist Tai Chi New Beginners Class.

Come join us and build your strength and flexibility. 5.30pm -7.00pm at 15 Koromiko St, Judea Contact Howard evenings 570 2075 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Jenny 07 219 7740 Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam

Head to the Mount Social Club for an open jazz jam. Jam starts at 6.30. Ph Jeff 021 820 513

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping

Tuahu from Hot Springs Rd towards Motutapere Hut via Abseil Rock.

Grade mod/hard, approx. 6.0 hrs.

Bruce 543 1034 Tauranga South Garden Club First Wed of month at Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr. 13th Ave. and Cameron Rd. 1.30-3.00pm. Visitors very welcome. Ph. Joan 578 5948 Tauranga Table Tennis All grades.

Singles & Doubles. Memorial Hall 12.45 - 3pm. Mixed Social Doubles 7.30 - 9.30pm. Roy 578 7800

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesdays.

Doors open 6.30 Entry $5 includes raffles & refreshments. Lyceum Club 8 Palmer Court. Kerry 021 607 797

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Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2017 Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe every Weds 7.00-8.15am. Lani 0210 445 654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Thursday 6 July

A Place to Bee Free craft session every Thurs at Lighthouse Church 11am - 1pm. Learn a new skill, have coffee, meet new friends & have a chat.

Bay City Rockers Social Rock n Roll dancing as well as Neon Moon, Rock n Roll Waltz. Every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7-9.30pm. $3 entry. Gavin 027 643 6222 or Steve 027 277 9569 Community Bible Study Int Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a Bible study on “The Book of Matthew.” Jack/Betty 544 3809 EmployNZ Free Course Tauranga Library 10 – 11am to find out more about the free Retail, Hospitality, IT, Foundation Skills & Fitness Courses.

Sally 027 652 1429 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique. Helps posture, balance & stamina. Free 1st class.

Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am.

Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am.

Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Free Guitar Lessons Every Thurs at Historic Village 10-11.30am. Limited to 3 people per day. Register with Joseph 020 408 97462 Free Meditation Classes Every Thurs at Meredith Hall, Fraser St, Merivale (near Yatton Park) 7.30pm.

Enjoy good health & better quality of sleep. David 570 1204 French Connection For lovers of all things French. Meet fortnightly Thurs at La Mexica on the Strand 4.306.30pm. agohns@yahoo.co.nz Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome.

Classes are self-contained so start any date. Every Thurs at Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd 7-8.30pm. Cost $15 per class. www.meditateintauranga.org

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat Junction

Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 1-2pm. Transport available if required.

543 3010 Mount Underwater Club Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (Cnr The Mall and Salisbury Ave, Mount Maunganui) Thur 6 July 2017 7.30pm – the Plastic Ocean . Gail 021 471 768 or gail. bingham58@gmail.com Narcotics Anonymous Closed men’s meeting every Thurs at Waipuna Park Hall, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay 7.308.30pm.

Orange City Square & Round Dance Thursday Club Night &

New Learner Class, 7.30pm. Plus, Tuesday morning 10.00. Wednesday Frontiersmen’s Hall. Phone 543-1063.

Petanque Bayfair Petanque Club, every Tues & Thurs at Russley Drive 1pm.

Equipment & coaching available. Try a new sport. Margie 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459 Simplee Cre8ive Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am 2.30pm. All crafts. Jenny 574 7401 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm followed by dancing until 10pm. $2pp entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise for body and mind. A new beginners class starts Thursday 6th July 5:30-7.00pm, 15 Koromiko Street. All welcome. Diane 021 343324.

Taoist Tai Chi 6 July - New weekly beginners class. Strength - Flexibility - Stillness.

Suitable for everyone. Non-competitive & supportive learning environment. 15 Koromiko Street, Judea. 1-2.30. Ph: John 576 9836 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart & associated diseases. Mon & Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai Rd 9.3010.30am. $4pp. Diana 021 0476 155 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35 years plus. Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee.

Lynda tsw-bop@gmail.com 021 057 6601 Women’s Singing Group Every Thurs at 68 1st Ave 11am. Beginners welcome.

Marie 576 1300

Friday 7 July

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri Night 7.30pm at Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone). Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Standard chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly. com/ Counselling Need to talk?

First session free at Arataki Community Centre. To book your appointment Karen 021 579 249 Embrace Dancing Classes Learn West Coast Swing. First class free. Elizabeth Street Community Centre 6.45pm.

Vero 021 191 161 embrace.dancing@ gmail.com Falun Dafa Ancient wisdom applicable in 2017. Welcome to Free Exercise & Meditation Classes. Huia Rm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 Friday Fun Night Light Party Come on down to Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre for Friday Fun Night. Enjoy heaps of fun, music & games.Tickets: Only $5 per child with family passes available!

Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre Genealogy Research Members of Papamoa Genealogy Branch at Papamoa Library 10am – 12pm to assist researchers with their family history.

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Amity Triples, Tauranga City Silver Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm.

Sally 571 8914 Mah Jong - Mt Maunganui Every Fri at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dee St 12.454pm. Joy 578 7310 Oceanside Mah Jong Club Friday afternoons. St Peter’s church hall, Victoria Rd, downtown Mount. Jayne 574 6903 or 021 611 974 Table Tennis Tauranga Memorial Hall.

Social doubles singles 1-3pm. Junior Club 3.30-5.30pm. Training squad 5.30-7pm.

Club night 7.30-9.30pm.

Paul 021 884 021

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computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you.

Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae NEED A C.V.? Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. I can help you stand out on paper.

A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch. From scratch or updating existing ones. Check out samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

entertainment TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available. Ph 574 8533

gardening ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified.

Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant.

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

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HANDYMAN HOME AND GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal, affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591 PEA STRAW FOR SALE Conventional bales of pea straw. Very good quality. Approx 12 kilos per bale. For delivery contact The Peastrawboys, Ph Graham 027 838 7741 www.thepeastrawboys.com RIDE ON MOWING lifestyle blocks, businesses, schools, churches, commercial and residential. Police vetted and insured operators. Ph Crewcut 0800 800 286

health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

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

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

livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 800 369 6269

lost & found FOUND KITTENS VARIOUS places various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found kittens various areas, various colours Ph SPCA Found Red Eared Slider Turtle, Gate Pa Area, Ph SPCA Found Adult Tortioseshell Female Cat, Oropi Area, Ph SPCA

public notice ANNUAL BOOK SALE Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron RD; Mobile Service Station, Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines, videos or encyclopaedias please. Ph 544 9929

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BUILDING OR RENOVATING? Be inspired. Get the right look.

Book a personal in-home consultation today. FREE measure and quote. BOP Curtains & Blinds.

Ph 07 571 2345 or 021 725 721 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 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. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 NEED A BUILDER? Licensed, 20 years experience. Available for all types of projects and alterations. Attention to detail and quality assured.

Ph 021 209 0972 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services.

Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas.

Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657

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

Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

ANOTHER W.O.W (World Of Wearable Art) trip to Wellington.

We have preferential premium seats - better than “A” reserve, for this spectacular annual show.

Join our tenth year to the show.

Costs the same as last year.

Seats selling quickly. Door to door with john’s Trips & Tours.

07 576 9305.

NO 8 TOURS New Zealand’s Senior Travel Club; – Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits.

(1) September 3rd- 6th – 4 Days away-. Tranz-Alpine SOLD OUT. (2) NEW DATES Tranz-Alpine Express and Wild West Coast September 11th-14th – 4 Days away-Filling fast. (3) Forgotten Rail Carting-September 20th22nd - 3 Days away- 4 Seats Left. (4) Whimsical Whanganui Heritage Homes & River -October 10th-14th -5 Days away- 5 Seats Left. (5) Southern Scenic Mountain Circuit -October 24th-1st November-9 Days awayFilling Fast. Free Door to Door service. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

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situations vacant DISTRIBUTOR WANTED. Be your own boss marketing. New to New Zealand - a breakthrough anti aging and rejuvenation product line that works. Ph Yvonne 021 499 038 or email: health.wealth64@gmail.com

trades & services “AAA DECORATORS” Interior/ exterior. Quality workmanship.

Best rates. Get a free quote.

AVAILABLE NOW. Ph or txt 028 409 7004

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TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

travel & tours ”A A A” HUKA LUXURY LODGE LUNCHEON - (2) “ The Herd Of Cows” Street Art Tour in Morrinsville: - (3) Sir Colin Meads Statue & Chateau Tongariro: - (4) Mid- Winter Christmas Venture: - (5) Waiheke Island Escape: - (6) Bay of Islands Holiday: - (7) Westside Story Show & Tickets, Auckland: - (8) Chatham Islands Venture: - (9) Cirque du Soleil Show & Tickets, Auckland: (10) Stewart Island & Beyond.

Contact us for full details, and to chat about our other unique Trips. We provide door to door service (we will pick you up, and take you home again after tours). Free Tour Newsletter.

Ph Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714

6TH JULY – Come with us to visit the Blind Foundation Guide Dog Centre – learn all about these adorable puppies.

Door to door transport + am tea supplied. Phone Jan Zealandier Tours on 575 6425 ZEALANDIER TOURS new Travel Club Guide is hot off the press – phone to get yours sent out – Ph 575 6425 or email admin@zealandiertours.com NO 8 TOURS New Zealand’s Senior Travel Club; Its ShowTime Sunday August 20th & Sunday August 27th;Matilda,the multi-award winning Musical-Matinee – Sold Out. NEW DATE Sunday September 24th;Matilda the multi-award winning Musical-Matinee –Be in quick! Let us know your email address and we can keep you up to date with any new shows immediately. Free Door to Door service. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday 5pm & Sunday 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

wanted to rent FLAT OR HOUSE for 40yr old solo mother and 3yr old, 2-3 bedrooms, good references, up to $380 per week.

Ph 021 051 7998 WANTED 3 BDRM house long term in Otumoetai, Judea, Brookfield, Avenues area for a family of 4 and a cat. References available. Ph Jo 027 348 1706

work wanted QUALIFIED IT TECHNICIAN looking for full time position.

Excellent technical skills and experience in a broad range of technologies.

Hardworking, customer satisfaction focused, honest and reliable. Ph Jacob today 022 171 2736

STAND OUT! Give us a call and ask how you can increase the chance of your Run On standing out from the others.

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