The Weekend Sun 30 September 2016

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Baycourt’s prized Wurlitzer No. 1482 – AKA ‘The Mighty Whirly’ – will roar into life when the International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand Regional Competition takes place at the community and arts centre’s Addison Theatre on Saturday, October 22. Award-winning American organist Nathan Avakian (pictured)

will tickle the ivories on the night, and it’s his original Wurlitzer organ scores that have provided the inspiration for the three minute silent films shot by young filmmakers throughout New Zealand and the world which have been entered into the IYSFF.

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Read mildly interesting things and win race prize packs Astute readers will be astounded to see that Rogers survived this week’s time travel experiments to ensure another column has materialised on page two this week.

It was a close call there. We are still seeing distortions in the space-time continuum this week, with a lot of Time-Related abnormalities appearing.

Wow, with all these Time Related issues, you have to wonder if those folks from the future were right… it doesn’t pay to mess with the matrix!

A certain rugby player is probably wishing he could rewind the clock on a tragic night when he threw punches and effectively threw away his career; while a certain judge who let him off, should be questioning whether his time at the bench has passed its expiry date.

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Floored research

Astute readers will be shocked to learn that recent studies have found the Three-Second Rule, in relation to food that falls on the floor, may not be entirely correct.

For those not familiar, the Three Second Rule states that any food that falls on the floor is safe to be consumed provided it is picked up within three seconds.

I read somewhere this week in one of those reliable medical journals, either the Lancet or Facebook, that researchers conclude three seconds is enough time for germies to crawl over food that has been dropped to the ground. This will shake to the core the beliefs and customs of many student flats, the kitchens

and dining rooms of people foolish enough to have toddlers, and the boozy lounges and basements of drunks everywhere.

Even half a second is long enough for spillaged food to be contaminated.

The meatball that rolls off the top of Old Smokey and onto to the floor, is life-threatening, in spite of the cheese.

Scourge of eighties

Just when you thought we couldn’t dredge up anything more frightening from the past…

The Time Machine has thrown up (and many of you will throw up) the scourge of the entertainment scene from the dark decades: Boy George and Culture Club.

That’s right, the Eighties Eyesore is back. Mr George and his band of mincing musical misfits are thankfully only playing Auckland, which deserves the punishment… and Christchurch, which has already suffered enough disaster.

Don’t worry, if they look like they’re coming to the bay, we’ll mount a counter-defensive, probably by asking Do You Really Want to Hurt Me.

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Here at the Sun we’re proud to announce that our gift cards, if we had any, would have no expiry date. They’d be redeemable until infinitely... or at least until the railway line is removed from downtown Tauranga… which is more or less the same thing.

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Weekly Winners

Thanks to the many entries we received a couple of weeks ago in the Flare Demo story. The evening was postponed due to unsuitable weather and a new date will be announced. In the meantime, two of our readers were drawn from the entries to win Sun beanies, perfect for watching (soon to be rescheduled) flare demonstrations.

Kay Perry and Wally Climo, your beanies are on the way!

Racing at Tauranga

Christmas at the Races is coming to Tauranga! The Sun and R.Rabbits is giving away tickets to each of the three racedays (Saturday 12 November, Friday 9 December and Wednesday 21 December) Gate admission on 12 November is $15 per adult (children under 18 free) and $10 per adult on the other two dates.

Generous prize packs are: - 4 x gate admission tickets - 4 racebooks - 4 $10 betting vouchers - 4 drinks tickets.

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Artisans want Cargo Shed back

Disgruntled former stallholders Brenda Butler, Scott Godwin, Colleen Killeen and Ken Wright.

They have been sent packing but the stall holders want their Cargo Shed back.

At least until the end of the cruise liner season in April.

“It’s not what the Tauranga City Council did, it’s how it went about it,” says Brenda Butler, former manager of the arts collective at The Cargo Shed on Dive Crescent.

There may be a solution for this arts collective, but not immediately, not in time for a busy summer’s trading, but possibly after the middle of next year when the long term future of the shed is considered.

As a permanent stallholder at The Cargo Shed arts market for 10 years, Brenda says she wants Tauranga to know why the arts markets closed. More importantly she wants to make a pitch to have it re-opened. That’s not going to happen though, not immediately, not in time for the arrival of the cruise ships, not in time for the tourists with money to spend and no arts market to spend it on.

“We no sooner signed a new

monthly instead of yearly lease than we were evicted,” says Brenda.

The painters, photographers, wood turners and carvers, 40 artisans in all, were out, homeless.

Brenda says the arts market spent $20,000 setting up The Cargo Shed. “And we paid rent and 10 percent of profits back into council coffers. We paid rates, power, water, insurance, security, cleaning and maintenance.”

The market according to Brenda was completely self sufficient. “No council nor ratepayer input.”

The root of the problem, it seems, is a dodgy seawall.

“We were told the wall alongside us was a category five danger, the worst. But none of our neighbours on the waterfront seem to be affected.” The work is scheduled for this month and will be concluded by mid-2017, after the cruise ships have gone for the season. “The work needs to be completed as soon as possible and cannot be delayed,” says Aimee Driscoll, Tauranga City Council communications manager.

Last week the council advertised for tenders for construction of a

rock wall for erosion protection in front of The Cargo Shed and along Dive Crescent. And to ensure any artwork or property stored isn’t damaged by the proposed works, the council asked tenants to vacate.

“We have worked hard to minimise disruption,” says Aimee.

“However the works may impact use and access to The Cargo Shed.”

The council did offer a carrot.

The market could come back to the Cargo Shed but the goalposts had moved. “Council does wish to offer tenants the ability to use the Cargo Shed between 9am and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday,” said a council letter to stallholders.

That’s when there would be no work on the seawall. Tauranga City Council also offered the market a vacant shop in Willow St at the same rent as their old lease and $15,000 worth of advertising.

The Tauranga City Council says once the work is completed, the long term future of The Cargo Shed will be considered.

But that could be with or without the arts market.

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Police have found a body in the search for missing teen Lucas Cochrane.

The Police National Dive Squad taking part in the search for Lucas on Wednesday evening located a body in a waterway in Whitianga. Police believe it is that of the 19-year-old, but formal identification is yet to take place.

The death will now be referred to the coroner.

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Beloved dog still missing A shih-tzu cross that went missing in Bethlehem after a fireworks display earlier this month still has not returned home.

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Five years after the Rena disaster Five years ago on Wednesday, October 5, the containership Rena struck Astrolabe Reef at full speed, ensuring it was stuck fast – and opening a cascade of environmental damage that engrossed the nation.

Oil and containers washed onto beaches that until then had suffered spillage of only sun tan oil. But while some of Tauranga’s marine-related businesses were forced to close because of the ongoing impact of the Rena, the local hospitality industry thrived.

Tauranga was deluged with bureaucrats, who set shop in the former Foodtown supermarket – now Harvey Norman in Cameron Rd – to manage the disaster.

Accommodation was also laid on for the wildlife, mainly oiled little blue penguins which were de-oiled and housed in a series of purpose-built ponds at the Te Maunga wastewater treatment plant until the oiled beaches could be cleared – largely by hand.

Once the immediate environmental impact of the wreck was mitigated, the salvage saga carried on for years, only to be halted by the decision of Bay of Plenty Regional Council resource consent hearing at Baypark Stadium, to leave the remainder of the wreck on the reef.

Recreational fishing resumed on the reef on April 4, 2016, after the exclusion zone imposed soon after the ship struck the reef was lifted. Fish stocks, which had nearly

October 5 will mark five years since the Rena struck Astrolabe Reef. five years to recover, were knocked back to pre-wreck levels in about three months, says Gwyn Brown at Tauranga Dive.

He favours banning fishing on the reef altogether, believing a less stringent Maitaitai reserve will be impossible to police. Leave the reef alone and the expanding fish stocks will feed out to the other reefs, as happened while the exclusion zone was in force, says Gwyn.

Buddy Mikaere, from Motiti Island’s Ngati He hapu, says they have always regarded Otaiti reef as a place to get a feed.

“It’s quite an important place as far as local culture is concerned,” says Buddy.

Rena book on the way A high quality, glossy photo journal publication of the Rena salvage is going on sale on the fifth anniversary of the container ship striking the Astrolabe Reef, which happened back on October 5, 2011.

Two killed in separate crashes Two people are dead after two separate crashes in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car near the intersection of Rehi Rd and Whirinaki Valley Rd, Ngakuru, south of Rotorua on Tuesday night.

Another person was hit by a vehicle on State Highway 30 near Kopaki, 20km south of Te Kuiti. It appears the person was the driver of a vehicle that had crashed and was subsequently hit by an oncoming vehicle. Two other occupants of the crashed car received minor injuries.

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“The win has made it possible for us to buy a home of our own – we’re so excited!”

Author Kevin Judkins has a unique close-up view of the early stages of the salvage operation because he was master of the salvage tug GO Canopus at the time.

As chief mate and master on-board the Go Canopus, Kevin was involved in the transfer of the last of the heavy fuel oil from the Rena, and with attempts to tranship containers off the ship before it was broken in two on January 8, 2012.

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Men convicted for ponga thefts Two men caught stealing 54 ponga logs from the Rotoehu Conservation Area near Rotorua have been sentenced to a total of 460 hours of community work.

Tyson Brake and Bruce Hector McCollum pleaded guilty to taking the logs from public conservation land when they appeared in the Rotorua District Court on Monday.

The duo were caught in the act by Department of Conservation compliance officers, who seized the logs along with a trailer and chainsaw being used as part of the illegal activity.

“We didn’t actually mind sharing it with others, as long as there was some restraint practised. What’s happened in recent times was just horrendous.

“I can see how other people might think this is a solution to make it a marine reserve, but then what do we do?”

The other Motiti hapu, Nga Hapu o Motiti, backed by Forest and Bird, wants the Government to leave the exclusion zone around the reef for another two years, while a more lasting solution is sought.

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for Old Grumpy’s Gallery Mount Maunganui has had to be postponed for a couple of weeks because of the Indian Ocean weather.

Kevin’s currently working on a project off the West Australian coast, which has had to be extended.

The formal launch of Kevin’s privately-published book will now be on October 19, but the soft cover is on sale at Old Grumpy’s at $95 a copy.

The book, titled ‘120 days at Astrolabe’, incorporates photographs taken from on-board the Go Canopus as well as from Maritime NZ sources and others.

“My involvement ceased in June 2012. However, I intend to add an epilogue showing the later stages of the salvage, culminating in the recent regional council decision,” says Kevin.

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Tickets are already selling fast for Bay Dreams in January and February’s One Love Festival, both presented by Tauranga’s Pato Entertainment.

“Tickets are selling twice as fast as last year,” says festival director Pato Alvarez. “More than 50 per cent of tickets to the 2017 festivals have already been sold.”

Bay Dreams on January 2 at ASB Baypark Stadium is one of the newest events in the festive calendar, with the mighty Shapeshifter headlining the one-day R18 festival.

Considered one of the most influential live drum and bass dance acts worldwide, the Kiwi festival favourite will unleash new material from their highly-anticipated sixth album ‘Stars’, due to release November 4.

Bay Dreams made its debut earlier this year and Pato says the 2017 event looks set to live up to hype, being labelled one of NZ’s hottest new summer festivals.

With more than 40 acts across four stages, Pato is promising a bigger and better production.

“You know when Shapeshifter is coming it’s going to be good,” says Pato.

“The epic line-up is what’s reflecting on the ticket sales. We source the best of the best for our concerts.

“Last year’s success is due to the fact both concerts are very well run.

“Our team works really hard behind the scenes.”

The rest of the line-up includes some of the world’s finest electronic music, including British DJ and producer Skream and Canadian electronic extraordinaire Ryan Hemsworth.

The line-up also includes masters of rock and reggae Sticky Fingers – who will also headline the event – legendary US hip hop acts Grandmaster Flash and Bizzy Bone and Kiwi favourites Katchafire, Kora,

$249,990 ($1,220/m2 house only) One Love and Bay Dreams are returning to Tauranga in 2017.

Concord Down and Home Brew. A warm-up party for Bay Dreams on January 1 will spotlight The Upbeats featuring MC Tikki Taane, The Peacekeepers, Average Rap Band, Earth Tiger and “major drawcard” the Kings.

Kiwi band Six60 will headline the 2017 One Love Festival at Tauranga Domain on February 4-5.

With their unique blend of soul, reggae, rock, dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass, Six60 joins the bill alongside the second headlining act Jamaican reggae sensation Tarrus Riley at the two-day extravaganza.

A host of other top-notch international and local acts also feature in the line-up, including American reggae-pop band Big Mountain, firm reggae favourites Auckland-based Three Houses Down, the Kings and local legend Che Fu – plus many more.

Pato says One Love, now in its fifth year, is a colourful music and cultural experience like no other that attracts punters from across the globe.

Like last year, $1 from every ticket sold to the One Love festival will be donated to Tauranga’s Homes of Hope Charitable Trust. “Last year we raised $15,000,” says Pato, who is looking for a second charity to donate to this year.

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From catwalk to beat cop From pageants to policing: Tauranga’s beauty queen Larissa Allen. Photo: Chris Callinan.

She’s a beauty queen planning a career shift – a drastic one.

Larissa Allen is setting aside the tiara, the red carpet catwalk, the glitz, judging panels and TV cameras for a stab vest and handcuffs.

“I want to get into the police force,” she declares.

This could easily have been a story about the exploitation and sexualisation of women. Because the apologists and the radical feminists have been bitching, biting and scratching about the relevance of beauty pageants since the 1960s.

But nothing’s changed. Nearly 60 years later, here we are watching the ‘Miss Universe New Zealand’ contest live on national television and Larissa is up there on the podium at a packed Sky City Theatre with her long blond tresses, stunning gown and melting the critics and cynics with her smile and getting a sash for third.

“I want to get into the police force to work alongside their child abuse and domestic violence team. That’s the area I want to get into.”

The double major in public relations and marketing from Waikato University artfully steers the chat back in the direction of her choice.

“The police force is not such a radical change for me because I’m quite multi-faceted. I do a lot of different things; I have my fingers in lots of pies.”

Larissa certainly has. She works in marketing and event management, a businesswoman with a business-like handshake, she’s on the board for 16th Ave Theatre, she’s an actress, mentors young people, is a board member for The Incubator arts collective and a Rotarian.

“The Police will be a tough job but I am ready for it.” That’s because for someone of 25 she’s had quite a lot of life experience. “I’ve had knocks and I’ve come out of them. When I was eight I had a brush with child abuse by a stranger.”

A year later that incident prompted her to write a school speech. But it was never delivered. “The school said it was too adult.” It was delivered at intermediate. “It was essentially about how big a problem child abuse was and what you could do about it if it happened to you.”

Afterwards, her peers approached her and related their own experiences.

“So me speaking out was helping other people realise they could speak out too.”

And Larissa got locked in a difficult relationship once. “He wasn’t the greatest man and it took me a while to appreciate that and extricate myself.

“We all date the wrong ones at some time.” And because of those experiences, and because she wants to make a difference, she wants to be a policewoman.

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“I’ve heard it so many times from Mum and Dad – it’s all flippers and bums.”

An uncharitable but not inappropriate perspective of Jack Tortoiseshell’s first love, his chosen sport.

“And my mates all take the mickey. Lots!” They won’t call underwater hockey a sport – rather ‘a cultural activity’ or ‘an underwater hobby’.

Jack, who by all accounts is a special talent two metres below the surface of a swimming pool, takes all the ribbing in good spirit. “Different people have different perceptions of underwater hockey, and they are all wrong in my eyes.”

He reminds them it hurts to get your head kicked into the wall of the pool by big burly opponents. “And it certainly hurts getting 2kg of lead puck flicked into your face.”

Jack often emerges from a game of underwater hockey with scrapes, grazes and bruises. And it’s supposed to be a limited contact sport.

This is a young man, a 14-year-old Tauranga Boys’ College Year 10 student, with a big heart and even bigger lung capacity.

“I hold my breath for one-minute-and-a-half minutes. Pop up for a breath and then go back down for another minute-and-a-half.”

So, at a rough calculation, he could breathe as few as 15 or so times during a 20-minute game of physical underwater hockey while you and I would breathe an average 320 times watching him. And that’s resting.

“They will stay under until you hit them on the head to come up,” says Tauranga Boys’ College teacher in charge of underwater hockey Simon Carter.

So why has The Weekend Sun suddenly become a cheerleader for underwater hockey, and ‘Tortoise’ as some call him? Because Jack Tortoiseshell – no, we don’t know the origins of the name – it may even hark back to the Tateshalls of the 13th Century – and his Tauranga Boys’ College underwater hockey mates cleaned up in the junior open grade at the nationals, for the under 15s.

And Tortoiseshell was selected for the wider New Zealand training squad for the worlds next year.

“Jack’s a lot better than what Jack says,” according to Simon.

For the record, Jack says he’s a strong player who can flick the 2kg puck so it soars 60cm off the bottom like a torpedo three or four metres down the pool. Perhaps you have to be an aficionado to appreciate that. Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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“It’s a gutbuster. It’s bloody hard.”

Mike Minnell’s talking about his fourth annual Burpee Mile, two-and-a-half hours of self-imposed physical torment that he and his “normal group of crazy people” call a bit of fun on a Saturday afternoon.

It is a squat thrust – the only equipment free exercise that works your whole body.

And the Burpee Mile is four laps of the Tauranga Domain running track made even harder.

On the start line, down into a squat, throw the legs back into press up position, do the press up, back into a squat and leap forward.

Rule one, you leap forward, you do not progress by walking – that’s cheating, bad form, not done.

Then it’s only 999 burpees to go – or thereabouts.

“Every year we mean to count, but we lose count,”

says Mike. He calls it “getting active”, but it’s more physical abuse, torture, suffering.

“On the second and third laps people start to lose it a bit. They think it’s going to be too hard.”

But Mike’s there to push them along, encourage them beyond their pain threshold.

“Especially those who haven’t done it before and didn’t quite know what to expect.

“You don’t have to do the Burpee Mile – just walk the track,” says Mike, a personal trainer with The Gym in First Ave, who will do 100 burpees to warm up before he even gets started on a workout.

For most of us 100 burpees would be the complete workout. So far about 10 people have committed to the Burpee Mile.

“They’re just a group of enthusiasts, who are really into the gym and fitness and working out. Including a couple of trainers from The Gym.” The fourth annual Burpee Mile is at Tauranga Domain on Saturday, October 1, at 6am. “Please bring gloves, water and humour.”

For more, email Mike at: mminnell@gmail.com

Little Big Markets back for a new season!

Skip breakfast and find foodie heaven at Coronation Park tomorrow as the Little Big Markets spring back into action tomorrow for the 2016-2017 season.

The markets begin their new season on October 1 from 9am-2pm

in a new location – at Coronation Park – in Mount Maunganui.

Bay of Plenty residents are welcome to head along, hang out, enjoy the park’s beautiful surroundings, enjoy great music, good food and have the opportunity

to buy quality products from a select range of artisans and producers.

The markets start tomorrow and will feature on the first Saturday of every month – from 9am-2pm at Coronation Park – until April 15, 2017.

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Kaimai cowboy drops in for feed The visiting kaka snapped by photographer John van den Broek.

They turned on a spectacular dog fight through the trees on Mount Drury a couple of days ago.

A kaka, a spectacular native parrot visiting town, was in the sights of a local tui.

“I had a big lens but they were flying inside out and it was impossible to lock onto them,” says Mount Maunganui photographer John van den Broek.

But he did score these stunning images of the kaka, which accompany this story.

“Not a common sight but at this time of the year not a surprise to see a kaka in town either,” says Western Bay Wildlife Trust chairperson Julia Graham. She still gets excited when she sees one.

“Yay! The kakas have come to visit,” says Julia. “Very

Harbour clean-up postponed Cleaning everything from bottles to boat engines from the seabed and beaches of Tauranga Harbour will have to wait until October 16.

Originally scheduled for October 2, the underwater spring clean of Pilot Bay for the annual harbour clean-up has been postponed due to the weather forecast.

Gwyn Brown of Tauranga Dive says the likelihood of having good visibility to do a decent clean-up isn’t looking good, so they’ve decided to postpone the event.

gorgeous and very sociable. They’ll sit in the tree right in front of you and they will sleep over.”

They are quite boisterous first thing in the morning and last thing at night, says Julia. They chatter and gossip and are amusing to watch.

“Things are lean in the bush coming out of winter so they will come to town for any food a parrot likes – nectar, fruit. They can strip trees.

“The encouraging aspect is that every year we are apparently seeing more and more kaka,” says Julia.

“That’s because of increased pest control in the Kaimai Range. Especially around Aongatete, where Forest and Bird and the restoration trust have been doing a great eradication job.”

Marine precinct sod turning A karakia and a sod turning ceremony this week marked the official beginning of the restoration of Tauranga’s commercial marine maintenance and repair facility. The $10.4 million Tauranga Harbour Marine Precinct project is to replace the 600-tonne slipway to make way for construction of the city’s second harbour bridge. At the dawn ceremony, Tauranga City Council also announced HEB is the successful civil contractor for the major construction works, the sea wall, dock and large area of concrete hardstand.

The hardstand is the operating area for the precinct’s key piece of infrastructure, the 350-tonne capacity Cimolai vessel hoist, which will be the largest in the country when it begins operations sometime next winter.

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World Hoop Day is a perfect time to pick up a hula hoop. Local hoop enthusiasts have organised an event to celebrate World Hoop Day on October 1.

Hoopers of all ages, skill levels and abilities will gather at Mount Drury from 11am-2pm to throw, twirl, thrust, and twist their hula hoops for a good cause.

If the rain takes over, the event will be held on October 2.

Organiser and hula hoop enthusiast Grace Raven says the day will be fun for everyone – even if you haven’t held a hula hoop since you were five.

And if you have no idea what you’re doing, no worries! Grace and fellow hooper Mechelle Driver will be teaching open-end classes throughout the event. “I will be there teaching open-endedly along with Mechelle.

“We’ll have upbeat music playing, plus performances

by Mechelle and I, and maybe a few other dancers,”

says Grace. “People can bring their own hoops, or we’ll have many there to borrow.”

Grace says a donation jar will be at the event, and all proceeds will go towards Clowns Without Borders – a group with a mission to bring healing laughter and performance skills to children living in refugee camps and high-risk areas around the world.

“In 2016 alone they have visited Turkey, Kenya, Ecuador and many other nations where people have been displaced by war and natural disasters.

“They do clowning, hula hooping, juggling, aerial silks, and skits to entertain children who cry much more than they laugh,” says Grace.

“They teach kids how to do circus acts, which helps them learn a fun skill to cope with depression and loss.”

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/hoopgrace

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Nominations for Bay sports awards open It’s that time of year when we showcase and celebrate sporting achievement in the Bay of Plenty.

Not just the best athletes but also the best coaches, clubs, officials and volunteers and the best teams and individuals.

Nominations are being called for the 2016 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards – all those who have achieved sporting or sport related excellence from October 1, 2015, through to today, September 30, 2016.

The categories are secondary school service to sport, student contribution to sport, secondary schools girls team of the year,

secondary schools boys team of the year, secondary school coach of the year, sportswoman of the year, sportsman of the year, service to sport, junior team of the year, team of the year, club of the year, coach of the year, official of the year, junior sportswoman of the year, junior sportsman of the year, sportswoman of the year, sportsman of the year, international athlete of the year and the supreme award.

The awards, which date back to 1969, include some illustrious names like Sam Cane, Mahe Drysdale, Noeline Tauroa, Lisa Carrington and Peter Burling

among winners. If you wish to make a nomination see: www.sportbop.co.nz/communitysport/bay-of-plenty-sports-awards/ and download a nomination form or call into a Sport Bay of Plenty Office in Rotorua, Whakatane or Tauranga.

Nominations close 4pm next Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

Tickets to the 2016 awards night at the ASB Arena on November 18 will be available from www.sportbop.co.nz from mid-October.

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by Sky sports commentator Scotty Stevenson.

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Strap on baby and work!

Cat Jenkins is a farmer. She gets up early and heads out to feed the calves, collect chook eggs, check on the horses and do other farm chores.

But not before she straps her one-year-old onto her back. Or her front.

Cat says it gives her so much freedom to work around the farm and still bond with and care for her baby. And Cat wants to encourage other mums to wear their babies – with no better time to start than next week.

New Zealand and Australia celebrate Babywearing Week from October 1-7.

With events throughout the week, Cat says there’s something for every mum to learn.

“We’re so used to people buying prams,” says Cat. “Babywearing has been around for centuries but it’s always seemed a bit tribal, so it’s pretty new to European countries.

“We’ve got lots of different fabric carriers, so you can carry your baby on your front or on your back to keep them close.”

Cat says babycarrying can help baby grow a stronger bond as well as physical benefits. “If baby is colicky or refluxy it’s really good for them

because it keeps them upright,” says Cat. “Keeping baby close regulates their breathing and heart rate more, and contact if they’re sick is really good for them.”

Cat says it’s also good for mum, too. “It helps with breastfeeding because your oestrogen levels are higher, and it can help with post-natal depression.”

At the meetings, Cat and the team teach mums how to “get a good seat” for baby to ensure he or she is comfy and secure, and also rent out their babycarriers so mums can “try before you buy”.

“Babywearing in general has increased and the knowledge is getting out there.”

And it’s not just for the ladies. Cat says her husband also carries their children.

“We go on a night walk every night and my husband wears my three-and-a-half year old.”

Babywearing Week events in Tauranga include a walk around the Mount from 10am on Sunday, October 2, a babywearing workshop on Tuesday, October 4, Marshalls Animal Park on Thursday, October 6, and a babywearing Tauranga members barbecue on Saturday, October 8. For details, visit the Babywearing Tauranga Facebook page.

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Top volleyball coaching Young people fronting up for volleyball coaching clinics at ASB Arena in the second week of the school holidays will be in the hands of a topnotch coach.

Former Otumoetai College student and New Zealand representative player Amy Hunter will be taking the clinics for 12-14 year olds on Monday, October 3, and Tuesday, October 4.

Bay Venues programmes manager Simon Leach says the clinics are open to the public and are an excellent school holiday option, especially given the high calibre of the coach. Amy’s volleyball success stories include captaining the NZ junior women’s volleyball team and being awarded a two-year scholarship to University Albany in the United States.

She’s represented Otumoetai College, Bay of Plenty, North Islands secondary schools’ team, and also NZ. Places are still available for the volleyball clinics, which will run from 9.30am-3pm.

Soccer clinics are also being held at ASB Arena next week on Tuesday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 5, and are geared at six to 13 year olds.

Groups will be split into age and ability. Basketball clinics are being held this week.

More details regarding the clinics, and upcoming Sporty Carnival, are at: www.baykids.co.nz

Thirteen-year-olds Sophia Chaney and Jessica Martin from Otumoetai College are thinking about trying their hand at volleyball on October 3-4.

Watch and learn all about waka ama Marine Park Reserve at Sulphur Point will be awash with waka ama competitors and spectators today and tomorrow as a national event plays out in Tauranga Harbour.

The 2016 Te Wananga O Aotearoa Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals – this year in Tauranga Moana – will see athletes from throughout New Zealand, including current world

champions, compete on the water.

And a number of interesting activities and stalls will be on offer to onlookers including the Te Wananga o Aotearoa info tent with the interactive waka erg, SMART trust stardome, Te Toki Voyaging Trust, Te Puna i Rangiriri Trust and Hawaiki Rising Trust, which will have information on youth voyaging programmes.

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She’s picking up poop as she talks to The Weekend Sun. “Muck, horse manure, phrase it how you want,” laughs Helen Davies. “It’s an endless task – literally goes in one end and out the other.”

Helen cleans the paddocks daily. She likes them spotless. It’s an endless and unenviable task.

“Not at all. I quite enjoy it. It’s my non-thinking time. What I do for therapy.” And Helen needs some thinking time because she’s got a lot on her mind at the moment.

The voracious beast that is Papamoa is galloping eastward and gobbling up her Ponies Plus animal park.

“It has been sold to developers and I have to be out of here by November 1, 2016. That doesn’t give me much time.” Helen needs a long-term lease of at least two-and-a-half hectares but preferably 4.5ha. And soon!

Officially, Ponies Plus is a “mobile, interactive animal experience”.

“But personally I would describe it as the love of my life, it is all I have ever wanted to do for as long as I can remember,” says Helen.

A roll call at Ponies Plus would be an inexact science. “I couldn’t tell you how many animals unless I sat down and counted all my chooks and ducks

and goats. “But we are basically a couple of horses, a couple of donkeys and six ponies.” Then there’s the inexact, a whole bunch of rabbits, ducks, chooks, guinea pigs and goats.

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“I’ve always been determined to provide this facility one way or another because I see a huge need for it,” says Helen. The need is when she meets a whole range of people who’ve never held a baby rabbit, have never touched a chicken and didn’t realise that ducks were warm.

“Yes, some people think they should be cold because they live in water.”

And while she’s introducing city folk to the wonders of the animal kingdom Helen still needs a property and smartly. “It’s very tiring and traumatic for the animals to be moving all the time – it’s been four times in the last 10 years.”

Helen and the horses, donkeys, ponies, ducks, chooks etc have given a lot of pleasure, and education, at schools, kindergartens, markets, fundraiser days and festivals.

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Mixing it with the big boys It all started with a home brew kit back in 1987 when he was just 16 years old.

A tin of Munton’s mild ale malt, a dark sweet yet subtle beer brewed to ‘quench the thirst and satisfy the hunger’ according to the blurb.

That was a special brew, a special moment. But now among all the mash tuns, hopbacks and fermenters there’s something special missing.

“After three years of trying I haven’t got one yet,” says this son of Munton, brewer Fitzy, aka Craig Fitzpatrick. “And I desperately want one.”

A gold medal, the pinnacle at the Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards; a supreme award. “I would dearly, dearly love a gold,” says Craig wistfully.

Fitzy of the eponymous Fitzpatrick Brewing Company has pitched two of his finest drops for this year’s award, at Auckland’s Langham Hotel on October 8. “They are what I wanted these beers to be. Yes, I am quite proud of them.”

drink accounting for 63 per cent of all alcohol sales and that each of us consumes about 65 litres a year, which ranks us 27th in world beer consumption per capital. But still alcohol consumption is in decline, at an 18-year low.

“That’s right,” says Fitzy. “We don’t want more, we want better; quality over quantity.”

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An American-style pale ale with a fair amount of American-style hops on an English malt backbone.

“Biscuity, caramelly with a good swaff of citrus, grapefruit.”

Craig brewing up a brew.

And an Indian Pale Ale, stricter to the West Coast Craig runs the brewery with USA-style. his wife Catherine – the object “It’s 6.3 per cent. being to serve the immediate Very big and bold with local market with fresh grapefruit and passionfruit flavoursome beer. “We are open coming through from Friday for fill your own flagon. one of the hops. But I’m “People come for a nosey and still playing around the talk beer.” But he still has a fine tuning.” And to think day job. “One job funding that once upon a time we the dream but it should reach would simply crack a coldie a point when the passion before cracking another and becomes the day job too.” yet another. The small-ish The passion is the beer.

Pyes Pa family enterprise became a licensed venture Take a sip! in 2012 and today is one of One of the biggest five of the region’s breweries challenges for a niche up for honours at the Guild brewery is getting their ick Awards. Craig joins the Mount ind Fitzpatr k. product in front of people, eh b e if w d n a ic Brewing Company, Aotearoa The husband and Catherine Fitzpatr because most of the taps Breweries (Kawerau), Rocky ig ra C g: in w re B are controlled by the two big breweries.

Knob Brewing Company out of “So there are only a few bars around town that have the Mount and the Hot Water Brewing Company open taps and we can supply them.” from Whenuakite.

There’s a permanent Fitzpatrick tap at Rising Tide, There will be 950 beers from 98 breweries at the also at Vaudeville and now and again at Brew Craft awards and all will be rated for their aroma, colour, Beer Pub and The Hop House. bitterness, flavour and presentation.

It’s been a long painful journey from the days of the Even the Germans, Australians and Americans are coming. And it’s no longer about getting a skin full; it’s sodden carpets and six o’clock swill to 2016, when microbreweries are being invited by the corporates science, it’s appreciation and quality. to hold tastings, matching food with flavours and “The strong domestic and international sales of New chatting what works and what doesn’t work.

Zealand beer is underpinned by more variety in taste, Craig says Tauranga has been a bit slow on the quality and originality of the brews produced,” says uptake of craft beer. “Changing quite rapidly now, but Brewers Guild chairman Jonathan Alve.

Tauranga is probably 10 years behind Wellington with “And we are expecting this year’s beers to be the best its culinary exploits.” Come Saturday week, and the ever submitted.”

Guild Awards, we will know whether the local brewers Some statistics tell us beer is a $2.2 billion sector themselves are up with the play. of the NZ economy. It is the most popular alcoholic

PEOPLE'S QUESTION TIME WITH SIMON BRIDGES Your chance to put questions to your MP People’s Question Time is coming to Otumoetai Sports & Recreation Club, Fergusson Park, Tilby Drive, Matua on Tuesday 4th October 7pm - 9pm.

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Clivias on show at quarry park Tauranga’s annual clivia show has a new location this Sunday – at Te Puna Quarry Park – offering admirers a four-hour window into the world of growing them.

“I’ve had it [the show] at my place for several years,” says Te Puna grower Ian Duncalf. “But I’ve always felt my benches were a bit high.

“You really need to look down on the flowers to appreciate them fully.”

Duncan and Judy Shapland of Apata will be among fellow growers with flowers on show this Sunday, October 2, with the event offering displays, plants for sale and growing advice from noon4pm at Te Puna Quarry Park.

The pair recently supplied 300 in-flower clivias in a variety of colours to the world-renowned Gardens by the Bay in Singapore display after being approached by a show agent.

Back at home Duncan recently named a clivia for golfing star Lydia Ko – someone he particularly admires – and is

considering naming one for Lisa Carrington. “I only name a plant when I’m reasonably pleased with it,” says Ian. “And it may take a couple of seasons for me to decide if it’s got the right attributes.”

He reckons naming a clivia, which he always gives a woman’s name, for his wife was a particularly dangerous thing to do. “Fortunately, the flower of Clivia Barbara is as beautiful as the woman.”

Dry shade is the best position for clivia, which are native to South Africa.

“They’ll take full sun,” says Ian. “But the more sun they get, the more washed out the flowers are.

“One thing they won’t tolerate, however, is wet feet.”

Potted plants should have slow-release fertiliser or sheep pellets after flowering.

“If you’re going to re-pot, do it after flowering,” says Ian. “But you can leave them for four or five years and they’ll be quite happy.

“I’ve had some in the garden for 20 years and never done a thing to them. They’re a very easy, low-maintenance plant and there’s not much that fits in that category.”

Ian Duncalf with Clivia Barbara, named after his wife.

Building a super family in the Bay If you’re looking after children, the Building Awesome Whanau course

by The Parenting Place can help you become an awesome parent, grandparent or caregiver – even more awesome than you already are!

The Building Awesome Whanau courses run for six weeks and start on October 13. They are targeted at parents of children aged 0-12 years old.

The sessions are with a small group of other parents and the friendly Salvation Army facilitators.

Participants will watch short video

clips featuring Maori actor, singer and comedian Pio Terei and other parents, then discuss how the ideas could work at your place.

There is a cost of $75 per person or $110 per couple for each six-week group, however subsidies are available.

The course is free to foster carers, whanau caregivers, adoptive parents, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and Home for Life parents thanks to government funding.

For more information and to register, phone the Tauranga Salvation Army on 07 578 4264.

Connected and committed to Bay rentals Connect Realty is a boutique agency where you are not just a number – making the management of your property a stress-free experience.

Having opened its doors to the Bay in 2011, Connect has recently moved to a new premises and is now located at 267 Cameron Rd, Tauranga.

“It has been a great move for us with bigger offices and a convenient location to the expressway, because we manage properties across the Bay,” says Connect Realty’s director Chris Jenkins. “Connect Realty focuses 100 per cent on property management – it is our core business.”

Chris started in real estate in the late-1980s and her local knowledge of Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa is second to none.

Chris Jenkins, Debbie Wilson and Kelly Steele of Connect Realty.

The team at Connect Realty has a passion for the business, providing a high quality service to all clients. “At Connect we will obtain the maximum returns with minimal expenditure, making sure your investment is not underrented,” says Chris.

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Jimmy Barnes: A working class boy “Oh, kee-or-ah,” a husky Aussie voice with a slight Scottish inflection rasps over the phone.

“I love New Zealand, I’m glad to be coming to talk to you guys and spread the word.”

This husky voice belongs to none other than Jimmy Barnes, who’s heading across the ditch for his Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories and Songs tour – stopping in at Mount Maunganui’s ASB Baypark Arena next February.

This tour will see Jimmy present nine intimate, introspective shows where he’ll perform music, which “influenced me as a young fella”, plus stories that feature in his new memoir ‘Working Class Boy’ released by Harper Collins this month.

“It’s always good to

do something different. You get a totally different warmth from the audience; you get a lot closer to them and they get a lot closer to you.

“It gives people an inside look at how you get to where you are, how you became the person you are.

“There will be some music as part of the shows, music that influenced me when I was a young fella, stuff I heard around the house, in Scotland, heard my parents sings, heard on the radio when I was young.”

‘Working Class Boy’ is the story of how Jimmy Swan – the son of Scottish parents Dot and Jim, who moved the family-of-eight to the tough northern suburbs of Adelaide in the 1960s – became the Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes.

Tracing the first 17 years of Jimmy’s life, his memoir reflects on the family’s collapse due to poverty, alcoholism and domestic violence, but also a young boy’s dream to escape the misery of the suburbs with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join a rock‘n’roll band – Cold Chisel – and escape for good.

“It’s a little bit scary; whenever you make yourself vulnerable you open yourself to a slap in the teeth.

“But you know…the more I open up on this, the better response I get from people.

“To turn around and face up to demons is a challenge, but it’s also very rewarding and the only way to deal with them.”

Eccles Entertainment and The Sound’s Jimmy Barnes’ Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories and Songs is at ASB Baypark Arena on February 16.

Tickets cost $65-$120 at: ticketmaster.co.nz David Tauranga

Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is bringing his ‘Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories and Songs’ to Mount Maunganui’s ASB Baypark Arena next February.

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Mount Hot Pools’ new face The Mount Hot Pools now has its new face on and is wowing the public.

The project got underway in May and came about as a response to customer feedback.

That feedback raised concerns over the ‘camping The pools’ refurbishment project was completed ground’ changing rooms, a dysfunctional reception in time for the school holidays and the feedback has area, a poolside area resembling a ‘concrete been hugely positive, jungle’, and the long says Bay Venues wait to use the family hot pools manager changing room.

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All those issues have “Listening to been addressed, says comments coming Matthew. through reception, He says that while it people are wowed by was a logistical challenge the transformation. operationally, the The locals are loving decision was made to it and the facility is stay open during the now up to a standard refurbishment to the city can be proud cater for the 70,000 of showcasing to the people who visited increasing domestic Mount Hot Pools completed in time for the school break. for a hot soak and international throughout the project. market,” says Matthew.

The project was broken up into stages to The venue now sports a new-look reception, minimise disruption. revitalised changing rooms, a resurfaced children’s “We would really like to encourage everyone to pool, additional family changing room space, come on down and experience the new, and landscaping to complement the surrounding fresh feeling at the Mount Hot Pools and a huge natural environment.

The landscaping now features increased wooden ‘thank you’ to our customers for their cooperation deck areas, pool-side planting and new seating. through this refurbishment project.”

Andrew London Trio heading to Katikati Katikati Folk Club promises an evening of swinging music and satirical humour when the Andrew London Trio hits the town’s bowling club on Friday, September 30.

With Andrew on guitar and lead vocals, the trio is rounded out by woodwind player Nils Olsen and bassist Kirsten London.

“Andrew has been a very popular guest at KKFC in the past, so be sure to come along. Be early for a front row seat,” says a club spokesperson.

“This promises to be an evening of great music and fun. There will be a bar available, piping hot halftime tea and coffee and biscuits.

“Be sure to come along.”

Katikati singer-songwriter Shirley Ryder will get the evening underway at 7.30pm.

Doors open 7pm on September 30. Door tickets cost adults $20, club members $15, and school children gain free entry. For more information, see: katikatifolkclub.co.nz

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Tasting national success Robert Harris Café in Papamoa has creamed their coffee just right – and for their efforts have been named a national award winner for their ability to grow their business.

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Gavin says they are very proud of what they’ve accomplished. “We would really like to thank our loyal customers for their support and of course our team for their contribution to this wonderful result,” says Gavin.

Robert Harris Papamoa owners Ning Tang and Gavin Wang were singled out among the 42 New Zealand cafes in the Robert Harris Café Network to receive the sales growth award. The duo received The team at Robert Harris Papamoa. their award at the annual “I would like to emphasise my thanks to our 2016 Robert Harris Café Franchise Awards in customers and our awesome team,” says Ning.

Christchurch earlier this month.

She says the future has promise, as the “Ning and Gavin are an excellent example team at Robert Harris Papamoa will continue to of what can be achieved through dedication and hard produce quality. work,” says Robert Harris Cafes franchise manager “Our customers can look forward to the future as David Thackery. we continue to brew the best coffee for coffee “Sales growth like they have achieved is no easy feat lovers, baking fresh dishes and provide warm and in such a competitive environment and should be friendly customer service to everyone coming into applauded,” says David. the door,” says Ning.

Protect your business and your investment New Zealanders are known for their relaxed way of life.

This is great for the beach, but when it comes to doing business – we have to be mindful of not being too relaxed.

If you are buying into a business, a firm handshake is not enough. Without an agreed framework and necessary documentation, you could be putting the business at risk.

A shareholders’ agreement can be one of the most important documents put in place by a company, ensuring it will continue to thrive if any of the shareholders’ circumstances change.

Tailored to suit each company’s individual needs, and adhering to the Companies Act 1993, a shareholders’ agreement is confidential and does not need to be registered with the Companies Office.

The agreement’s coverage can include initial funding and shareholder dividends/drawing arrangements, decision-making, deadlocks and

disputes, the sale/exit process of a director and, or, shareholder and provisions to cover death or disability of a director and/or shareholder.

If a company doesn’t have a shareholders’ agreement and there is a business dispute or a business partner dies, there are a number of issues that could arise requiring legal assistance.

A simpler way is to document an agreed process in a shareholders’ agreement including, for instance, life insurance that enables the company to purchase shares in the event of a business partner’s death.

Outlining a dispute process is also extremely worthwhile. If the parties agree to a process when times are good, it is much easier to resolve any disputes further down the line.

Having just become a partner in a law firm, I’ve gone through this process myself. And I would recommend anyone entering into a business do the same, for the sake of all parties concerned and the longevity of the business itself.

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A new Pak’nSave at the recentlyopened Tauranga Crossing retail development is expected to bring more than 130 jobs and low supermarket prices to the booming Bay of Plenty.

The eagerly anticipated supermarket at 2 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, at Tauranga Crossing, was officially opened by Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby on September 27.

The store will provide more than 130 job opportunities to the Tauranga community.

Passionate about Pak’nSave

Pak’nSave Tauriko owner-operator Jon Morrison says a lot of time and effort has gone into choosing people, who are passionate about being in the world of groceries for the 130-plus jobs.

“The team is well trained and excited to be able to give our new customers a great Pak’nSave experience.

“I’ve got some really talented butchers and bakers, and we have a checkout team ready and waiting to ensure our customers leave the supermarket with a smile on their face.”

Jon is looking forward to supporting the growing Tauriko community by offering a great range of high quality, fresh products at Pak’nSave’s lowest supermarket prices, but also by really getting involved in the area.

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With a retail floor space of 3380m2 and the latest retail designs in place Owner Jon M throughout the store, customers can orrison Caitlin, 5, an with wife Anita, expect their supermarket experience d Stella, 7. to be a lighter, brighter Pak’nSave experience, says Jon. “Once we find our feet I am definitely “The combination of new, modern serve-over counters and lots of natural light looking forward to becoming an integral means customers will be able to easily select part of the wider Tauriko community. their favourite piece of salmon or eye fillet.” Supporting local schools, sports team and Playing an active role in the community is community groups is something I am passionate about.” also something on Jon’s radar.

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Roofing rules re-write call Rule changes to enable buildings in the Tauriko industry zone to change their paint colours will be going to a public hearing.

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Tauranga City Council has adopted its proposed Plan Change 18 to the Tauriko Business Estate for the purposes of notification, and authorisation of an independent hearings commissioner to conduct the hearings process.

Buildings in the estate are overheating in summer months because the current city plan rules require them to be painted in ‘low reflectivity colours’ to reduce their visual impact on views from The Lakes.

The current rule requires a roof shall not have a reflectance value exceeding 25 per cent.

Feedback from developers and council staff have identified that complying with the rule results in buildings overheating and requiring high energy consumption for air conditioning.

Industrial roof pitches are at a low angle to avoid creating glare when viewed from the Pyes Pa West residential area. The plan change will allow a change to the reflective percentage.

Other issues in the proposed plan change include relocating a stormwater pond, making temporary stormwater ponds permanent, approving a new road alignment up to the Gargan Rd plateau, and changing the quarrying rules relating to earthworks.

The plan change will also look at changing the sequencing of work and the provisions for managing stormwater.

Council staff consider the changes only affect landowners and occupiers within the Tauriko Business Estate.

A fund to support the building of new housing Councils can now submit indicative proposals for the Government’s $1 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund, says Building and Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith.

“The fund, announced in July, gives councils the ability to bring forward infrastructure projects important to increasing housing supply, whether in new greenfield urban areas or in the redevelopment of existing urban areas,” says Nick.

“As part of their indicative proposals, councils will be expected to include information on the type of development for which funding assistance is being sought and its location, estimates of how many additional dwellings the infrastructure is expected to help provide, and the estimated value of funding sought.

Nick says this is the first of two stages where eligible councils can apply for funding under the contestable fund. And it allows councils to seek feedback on

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whether projects may be eligible for funding before newly-elected councils confirm and submit their finalised proposals.

Indicative proposals will need to be submitted by December 2, 2016. It’s expected final proposals will need to be submitted in March 2017.”

For council projects to be eligible they must be: From council in high-growth urban areas as defined in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity; related to roading projects including public transport and council-nominated New Zealand Transport Agency projects, water, wastewater or stormwater infrastructure; and intended to support the building of new dwellings.

“Funding will be available only for the capital cost of the projects, and cannot be used for maintaining, replacing or running infrastructure,” says Nick.

“This fund is part of the Government’s wide-ranging housing programme and is designed to help councils with high growth meet the capital costs of new infrastructure.”

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Get your home spick and span Neil MacLeod from VIP Home Services.

VIP Home Services does it all. Whether your windows are beginning to look streaky or your carpet and upholstery needs a good scrub, Neil MacLeod from VIP Home Services can help.

“We give people more free time to concentrate on other stuff, whether it be family time; or if they’re just too busy with their own jobs and not wanting to clog up weekends with cleaning,” says Neil. “Plus I will provide you a professional job with the wow factor!”

Neil has high quality tools, equipment and products that he says makes all the difference.

And Neil says now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting your house ready for summer.

“With summer kicking in this is the time to have

your house washed, removing all mould and grime, clean the windows and make them sparkle then have it sprayed for bugs.”

Neil can clean both the inside and the outside of your windows, soft-brush wash your house, remove fly spots from walls and ceilings, help with pest control, and clean your carpet and upholstery.

With seven years’ experience, Neil says VIP Home Services can assist anyone in the Bay – from Pukehina to Katikati and everywhere in between.

Neil says he always strives to provide the very best service possible for all of his clients.

“We’re different because we are able to offer a wide range of services all under the one hat. Also, as an owner operator, you certainly do tend to go the extra mile to make sure your work is of a high standard.”

Call 0800 84 64 84 to enquire.

Redress your windows this spring Lighten up your home for spring by updating your curtains.

The team at the Curtain Warehouse has a huge selection of curtains and blinds that can transform your home, so they’re bound to have something fresh for your home this spring.

They are locally owned and operated, and their Hamilton franchise has been open for 50 years.

“We’ve been making curtains for 50 years,” says Curtain Warehouse’s Nicky Bai. “We take pride in our quality workmanship.”

And with trends changing constantly, the knowledgeable team at Curtain Warehouse will be able to tell you exactly what’s in style each season.

Nicky Bai at the “The current trend is soft and sheer,” says Nicky.

Curtain Warehouse “A soft sheer linen-look is a very popular trend, and with a Coast with the sheer sewn onto the lining for soft draping Teal fabric and a or on a double-track for sheer privacy or sun filtering colourful stripe. through the day.”

Curtain Warehouse has a great selection in-store for customers to browse through, or they can bring their selection to you.

They offer a free measure and quote and the van will come to you with a full selection of samples of available fabrics, along with an abundance of ideas for you.

Or if it’s easier for you to bring your plans and measurements into the store, a team member will be able to give you an estimate.

“We also offer readymade curtains,” says Nicky. So for all of your curtain and blinds needs, visit Curtain Warehouse at 113 Eleventh Avenue.

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Beautifully designed homes for premium quality Sentinel Homes may be a new brand in Tauranga, but managing director Isaac Dean says it’s already gaining a strong foothold in the local market.

“Sentinel Homes has been an established brand in the Auckland region since 2007, so we’ve already acquired familiarity with Auckland

buyers – many of whom are moving to our franchise region to enjoy more affordable living and a better quality of lifestyle.”

Isaac’s fiancée and business partner, Dibs Corr, believes another reason the brand has been such a success is due to their competitive position in the market.

“We based the infrastructure of our company on significant growth from the outset, allowing us to offer our clients an immediate response with no

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avoidable delays, unlike many other home builders who currently have waiting lists of up to 12 months.

“Our main goal is to provide the best quality and not the cheapest price. However, due to our pricing structures and the volume of houses we build as a group, we’re often the least expensive,” adds Isaac.

Sentinel Homes build new houses that are beautifully designed for premium quality and individually tailored to suit your unique lifestyle.

They’re due to open their first show home in Palm Springs, Papamoa, at the end of February 2017. And they currently have house and land packages available for sale in the prestigious Palm Springs subdivision.

Isaac and Dibs encourage anyone considering building a new home to contact them. “The next step is to get in touch and arrange a free, no-pressure meeting with one of our team…let’s meet!”

Build yourself a deck for summer Few things say summer more than relaxing on the deck with your favourite cool beverage.

This outdoor living area is a summer essential and there is still plenty of time to get it in.

So why not to build one yourself? As far as Do-ItYourself projects go a deck may seem an ambitious project, but taken step-by-step, it is pretty straightforward.

Start by preparing a sketch plan outline of your deck, with dimensions, boundaries and existing site features.

The design should complement the house – it needs to be functional and appealing to the eye. The family will boycott your masterwork if it falls short here.

Location is obviously important – after all, as your summer living room you want it to be ‘summerish’.

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Non-slip surfaces and adequate bracing are also important. Under law, any deck projecting more than two metres from a building requires bracing.

Before finalising plans check with your council to ascertain if resource or building consent is required.

Also consider if the deck’s size meets your needs – for instance, it needs to be at least 1.8 metres wide to take a standard table and four chairs.

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Modern facility to meet community needs After several years in the making, the Oropi Community will celebrate the official opening of its newly refurbished and extended Hall and Community Centre tomorrow.

space, a meeting room with kitchen, a new foyer area, dedicated dry bar and music room and improved access to the supper room.

The upgrade involved moving the stage to make better use of the main hall space, extending the kitchen, improving the toilets and adding large decks, Members of the local community are being invited which has enhanced the indoor-outdoor flow. to head on down to not only join in with the festivities Richard says the upgraded facility has been designed but also watch Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller so it can be used by multiple groups at the same officially open the hall at 2.30pm. time, but also retains many features of the old hall to The project is being carried out in four phases, with preserve its historical and cultural value.

Stages 1, 2 and 4 now complete.

“The hall’s been designed so eventually we will Stage 3 will see eventually see the installation of two be able to add two squash courts, which will have squash courts and a gym. movable partitions to provide an indoor all-weather Oropi Hall committee chairman Richard Somerfield sports facility. Income from the squash courts and says the upgrade has cost about $1.6 million, which venue rental will contribute to ongoing running costs was raised via a combination of donations, and future maintenance.” contributions of goods and services, grants The original Oropi Hall was built in 1953 and community fundraising events. and many of the materials used in the “Our new hall is a fantastic construction of the original hall were modern community donated, as was the labour. facility that will meet the Richard says the upgraded hall is needs of our growing district’s now able to meet the needs of residents, local community the district’s residents, local groups and school for years to groups, Oropi School and come,” says Richard. the wider area including Pyes “I’ve been blown away by Pa, Ohauiti and Tauranga’s the generosity and support the southern suburbs. community has shown this “We certainly couldn’t project. It is very humbling.”

The upgraded hall features The official opening of the Oropi Memorial Hall have achieved this for the a newly-extended dedicated and Community Centre is happening tomorrow. community without the generous grants we received Photo: Moana Bianchin. community playgroup

Tiny house movement good alternative We all know that buying a home is getting more and more expensive – and building your own isn’t much better.

For young people with low budgets and big dreams, the tiny house movement is a good alternative to the big-home mentality.

The tiny house movement is a shift in trend, with people opting to live in smaller, less expensive and

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typically more eco-friendly homes.

Tiny houses vary in size and style, from largetiny to tiny-tiny and portable, and can be made completely off-the-grid.

They also offer great interior design and storage challenges that can make amazing-looking solutions.

Information about the tiny house movement is all over social media – search ‘tiny house’ on Facebook for more information and inspiration.

from funders like TECT, Lotteries, NZ Community Foundation, Lion Foundation, Grassroots Trust and Pub Charities.

“Or the very generous donations so many current and past residents of Oropi Hall have given.”

The official opening of the Oropi Memorial Hall and Community Centre, 1295 Oropi Rd, is tomorrow, October 1, from 2.30pm. For more information, visit: www.oropihall.co.nz

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Fillet of fish in just 15 seconds!

Nick Balks doesn’t like fish much, he grew up inland. But with a filleting knife in hand he’s one of the quickest in the country when it comes to reducing a fish to fillets, skin and bones.

The top knifehand at Sanford Ltd in Tauranga – and number four in the country – is in training for the next national knifehand competition in Auckland on Anniversary Weekend in January 2017. Advertised as the

Auckland Seafood Festival’s Fish Filleting Competition, the contest is strictly professional, between Nick and about ten other knifehands to see who is quickest.

The competition is held during the Auckland Seafood Festival.

Nick, and about 11 other knife hands compete to see who is quickest.

And it’s not just speed that counts, says Nick.

“They do 10kg of Tarakihi. They weight up the whole fish to 10kg, then while we are filleting it they are timing us and they weight the fish at the end – and the fillets at the end to find out

the recovery,” says Nick. “The higher the weight of the fillets the better, and they also judge on the quality and presentation of the fillets.”

Judging is on the weight, presentation and speed.

The average recovery from 10kg of whole fish is 3.6kg of fillets on average. A good knifehand can do up to 4kg of fillets – a 40 per cent recovery rate, say Nick.

In practising for next year’s competition, he’s currently cutting at 40 per cent.

“Not a lot of people can get that. I think the winner last year had about 38 per cent,” says Nick.

Filleting 10kg of fish in competition takes eight-10 minutes, says Nick.

That’s skinning, filleting and taking the bones out as well.

“It’s the whole process,” says Nick.

“The average knifehand will cut countless fish a day.

“I think I can cut one fish in about 15 seconds or something like that, so it’s pretty quick.”

Nick normally works with a selection

of six stainless steel blades. There’s a knife for filleting, a different knife for skinning, and depending on the size of the fish a bigger knife.

“We also take the guts out and the heads off and things like that,” says Nick.

It’s a tough competition, and there’s spying going on. Nick is cutting in the Sanford Seafood Retail shop on Cross Rd, Tauranga.

He’s cutting for customers and weighs up 10kg of fish for practice when he gets the chance.

“I know the winner of the competition this year came in last week to try and see how I was doing, but I was on my break. So he couldn’t scope me out.”

Not a fisherman or someone fond of fish, Nick says he found a job cutting and discovered a love for it. “It’s a good skill Nick Balks intends winning the next to have.”Andrew Campbell knifehand competition. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Marine leisure in the Bay Whether you enjoy time in the water or cruising just above it, Sportcraft Marine can help you find the perfect boat.

Their team specialise in selling and servicing boats and outboard motors, and has a large range of lifejackets marine accessories and electronics.

Sportcraft Marine also sell new and used boats and trailers on their website, and their knowledgeable team is in-store to offer advice and experience.

“We are the agent for Fi-glass fiberglass boats, and Scorpion and Bluefin aluminium boats,” says Sportcraft Marine’s Jamie Black. Sportcraft Marine is your agent for Mercury and Honda outboards in the Bay.

Sportcraft Marine is the only dealer in New Zealand to ever receive the prestigious Stephen Mills service excellence award trophy from Mercury Marine, says Jamie.

“This is the highest service award given out by Mercury in Australasia.”

The team at Sportcraft consists of 11 staff and all their technicians are experts in their field and are constantly doing knowledge update courses.

So whether it’s to buy a boat or outboard motor, or to get your outboard serviced or just for accessories for your boat; see the team at Sportcraft Marine.

Sportcraft Marine is open seven days with weekend hours between Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 10am-3pm and can be found at 119 Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui.

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Leadership change at coastguard Donna Bennett is swapping her postie bike for a boat – and next week she takes up a new position as unit training officer at Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard.

Donna delivers her last mail next Wednesday. “They all know and are absolutely thrilled that I’m going back to doing something I have a passion for – as am I. I’m really thrilled. It’s so good to be going back to that,” says Donna.

Donna previously served with the Tauranga Coastguard unit from 2004 through to 2010.

She qualified as the Tauranga Coastguard’s first female skipper in 2009.

Donna is effectively replacing the coastguard’s operations manager Simon Barker, who recently resigned for a job involving CNC machinery. Simon remains a coastguard skipper and is on the duty roster.

“I’m actually going back to where I’ve

already been,” says Donna. “I’ve been with Coastguard for a number of years prior to now as a paid worker and as a volunteer, mostly as a volunteer in Tauranga.

“I’ve also worked for Coastguard eastern region as well in the past.”

She’s going to be looking after the volunteers and ensure their training is up to the professional standard expected.

“Crew welfare, keeping rosters full,” says Donna.

“And making sure we have enough people to go out and do the job we have to do.

Recruiting…just keeping everybody enthusiastic and happy.”She’s in the process of getting her commercial skipper’s ticket reinstated.

Donna’s also a mother-oftwo. “The youngest is now 17, they are actually Tauranga Volunteer both now off doing their Coastguard unit training own thing.” Andrew Campbell officer Donna Bennett.

VHF channels to change in October New Zealand is moving early on an international requirement to change some maritime VHF repeater channels, with coastguard channels in the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel changing from October 1.

The change is to make space for newly-allocated international services for ship tracking and data services. The existing maritime Channel 16 used for safety, distress and calling purposes will not change.

New Zealand is moving a few private VHF repeater services, most Coastguard VHF repeater services, and all NowCasting weather services to accommodate these changes, on October 1.

The changes are being made before the before the peak summer recreational boating season when VHF radio services become busy, ensuring NZ is ready for the changes that come into force internationally on January 1, 2017.

Current VHF radios will be able to access all the available channels after the changes take place, but some boaties may have to change to a new channel number to continue accessing some local repeaters, or listen to the weather forecast.

The biggest change is the new four-digit maritime channels for the Coastguard and NowCasting weather service. These four-digit channel numbers are allocated internationally

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to new maritime channels.

New Zealand will be using some of the new four-digit maritime channels for the Coastguard and privately provided NowCasting weather services.

Boaties will still be able to listen to weather channels on the current VHF set by dropping the first two digits and using the last two digits

of the four-digit channel number.

In the Bay of Plenty the weather channel changes from 22-79.

Whitianga VHF 86-83, Tairua/ Pauanui 86-63, Whangamata 84-04, Waihi Beach 85-07, Tauranga/Maketu 83-01, Whakatane/Opotiki 80-18, Waihau Bay 63-65 and Rotorua Lakes 81-02.

MARITIME VHF CHANNELS CHANGE FROM 1 OCTOBER 2016 For more information go to retune.co.nz

What’s happening: • CHANNEL 16 – the existing distress channel will not be changing in any area.

• You will not need to purchase a new VHF maritime radio.

• To access your local repeater or listen to the weather forecast you may need to switch to a new channel.

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A wire rope safety barrier installed on State Highway 2 less than three months ago has already prevented at least three head-on crashes, according to New Zealand Transport Agency.

median wire barriers are highly effective in preventing deaths and injuries for all types of road users. “In these cases the rope has acted as a safety net and a lifesaver by stopping vehicles from crossing the centre-line.

“The main purpose of wire rope safety barriers is to stop traffic leaving the road and colliding with solid objects such as other vehicles, trees and poles.

“This helps create a more forgiving road that can help stop simple mistakes becoming a fatal head-on collision.”

So will more wire rope safety barriers appear on SH2 between Katikati and Tauranga? Niclas says NZTA will make further safety improvements from Omokoroa to Te Puna and Katikati south. “Exactly what will be put in place in these areas is still under consideration. When we have identified what could be used we will go out to the communities affected to get feedback. We expect to be going out to communities in the New Year.” For more on wire rope barriers:

The barrier, which runs between Turner Rd and Sargent Dr at Apata segmenting northbound and southbound traffic on the highway’s passing lane, has been struck by vehicles in three separate incidents since being installed at the start of July.

NZTA’s Bay of Plenty highways manager Niclas Johansson says no injuries were reported after the incidents – and he believes the wire rope barriers are working to make things safer on SH2. “We can repair a wire rope barrier, almost as good as new, but surgeons can only do their best for people injured in a bad crash.

“We want people to get home to their loved ones safely, that’s why this stretch www.nzta.govt.nz/roads-and-rail/ of road is a major focus.” road-engineering/road-safety-hardware/wireAnd while some motorists claim the rope-safety-barriers Merle Foster barrier makes for a very narrow road – with wire rope on either side of the single, northbound lane – Niclas says the highway was widened as much as was practical with the land available.

Niclas says roadside and The wire rope barrier installed at Apata on SH2.

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It’s that time of year again when you are asked to vote for the candidates you believe will do the best job in shaping the future of this city, district and region – and making the hard choices in doing so.

To help you make the most informed and educated decision in voting in the local body elections, The Weekend Sun is working with candidates who want to show you who they are, what they stand for, and why you should give them your vote. The following blurbs are supplied by the candidates themselves.

Voters have until noon on October 8 to return their completed voting papers in the freepost envelope provided – either by post, or to a ballot box.

Ballot boxes for Tauranga City Council are available in all city libraries and at the council offices.

Candidate information is included with the voting papers and online at www.myelections.co.nz If voting by post, the last day for posting the papers is Wednesday, October 5. And if you’re heading out of town during the school holidays, remember to vote before you go or take the papers with you for posting.

If you haven’t received voting papers, you will need to cast a special vote in the elections. To cast a special vote you will need to enrol/update your details by calling 0800 ENROL NOW (0800 36 76 56), visit: www.elections.org.nz or obtain enrolment forms at post shops, Tauranga City Council libraries or offices up to 4pm on Friday, October 7, 2016.

Then you will need to come by the council office at 91 Willow St, Tauranga, to register for special voting before Friday, October 7, 2016, during normal office hours – and vote before noon on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

Haven’t voted yet?

Partnerships are important

If you think Tauranga has the potential to be an exceptional city then vote for the candidate who shares your vision.

Yes our special lifestyle has many positives, but we can’t say our city is exceptional with a tired CBD, looming traffic congestion problems and people living in cars and caravans. We need transformational change and here’s how I will do this: I will significantly streamline the business of council, I will create a new funding paradigm, based on people and partnerships as well as pipes, I will lead a more collaborative, open and transparent council, and I will transform the city centre with the world-class amenities we deserve and can afford with a different approach.

I don’t accept the limitations which previous councils have accepted. We need strong, positive leadership and transformational change.

A vote for Max Mason is a vote for an exceptional city!

As your Mayor I will continue to build on the collaboration we enjoy with the city, regional councils, communities, business and central government.

With such rapid development across the region, it is important to continue the momentum in the work undertaken by previous mayors and councillors.

We must compete nationally for central government funding across many agencies and find innovative ways to deliver a wide range of services across all our communities, recognising that each has different expectations.

The introduction of new technologies will drive costs down. Our governance landscape is evolving, requiring us to be ready to respond rapidly in a positive manner.

This nimbleness, when applied across all of our operations, must ensure we improve efficiency and provide better value for our rates without compromising quality.

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Tipping point Our beautiful city stands at a tipping point.

Sustained growth and future growth is both a positive and the biggest challenge we face.

Protecting our natural resources and stunning environment in times of great growth will be the legacy we leave.

Our magnificent harbour and freshwater ways are threatened by continuing sediment run off from activity within the water catchment areas.

Look at streams, rivers and the harbour after heavy rain to see how sensitive the receiving areas are.

Pests and land use development and activity in catchments can cause ripple effects that damage natural ecology and natural biodiversity.

Climate change is adding to the mix with higher impact weather events and flooding, and heavy rain continues to cause erosion and biodiversity damage.

Our transport system is challenged. Some local roads are congested and conflict between heavy

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Making progress transport use and commuters is increasing.

Large buses are traversing the city but are still under-utilised.

Parking of cars is an expensive infrastructure and there are calls for park and ride areas.

The land transport system is one that needs an integrated approach starting with city design and land use planning.

New urban growth areas require infrastructure planning and provision.

Much will depend on the design and the vexed question of how to pay for core and social infrastructure.

The reason that most people continue to come to Tauranga is because of the lifestyle it gives us.

That lifestyle is enriched because of our environment.

It is time for us to step up for Tauranga.

I live in Otumoetai/Pyes Pa Ward. I was a teacher at Tauranga Boys’ College for 27 years, and taught for six years in international schools with my wife Sharon.

For the last five years I have enjoyed being on-call at Otumoetai College.

Sport and recreation have featured strongly in my life. I represented the BOP Steamers Rugby team for 14 years, and am a Founding and Life Member of Tauranga Sports Club.

On rates and current issues, I am committed to finding ways to finance basic infrastructure and recreational, cultural, and sporting facilities, without unnecessary rates increases.

With Council leasing office space, funds will be freed up for the above, and for reducing debt.

Traffic congestion is another issue to be dealt with.

Authorised by G Merriman, Whakamarama

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‘Patient centred’ care

Let my experience work for you

I’m a registered psychologist and policy adviser who has worked on national campaigns for many years, including the National Depression Initiative with John Kirwan.

I have extensive experience nationally and internationally in mental health, public health and more recently disability. Last year, I received an Australasian award for my exceptional contributions to the field of mental health.

I’m committed to maximising resources and improving local health services for people of all ages. After caring for my late parents, I’m passionate about ‘patient centred’ care in the community. I’m pleased to see this is one of the themes explored in the latest New Zealand Health Strategy. As a District Health Board member, I’d support services that take this approach in the Bay of Plenty.

Learn more about me at www.facebook.com/ VoteJanetPeters

What can I bring to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board? An effective board needs people with diversity of thought and a range of skills. I can bring the following key experiences to the board.

Good governance: I have been on many boards, including being deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and President of the NZ Association of Economists. I understand what the role of a Board should be.

Dealing with diverse groups: With international experience, I am used to working in areas where people have strong views and competing interests.

Financial and economic knowledge: All industries, including health, have to deal with financial and economic issues. I have vast experience in these areas.

Key health issues are as follows.

Accessibility: The BOP district is a large one. Wherever possible, the health services should go to the people.

These could include open-clinic days for ear and eye checks, mole and throat checks.

Education for prevention: The best way to minimise people’s needs for health services is to spend money on educating people in healthy living, such as eating sensibly and exercising.

Providing them with preventive services at an early stage. This education should start in the schools. Doing this doesn’t just make sense in health terms, I have no doubt it makes sense in financial terms also.

Forward planning: The population of the district is predicted to grow by around 30 per cent during the next 12 years with the elderly population growing even faster. The forward planning challenge facing the health board will be greater than ever before.

Janet Peters for Bay of Plenty DHB

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Putting People First Authorised by Janet Peters, 1/161 Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Maunganui.

Prioritising infrastructure I offer a strong connection between the community and business to keep Tauranga a great city for present and future generations. I donated my funeral company to the community in 2007 and the Legacy Trust has distributed $2.2 million to 400 local organisations, including recently 20 defibrillators to a variety of clubs.

With experience as former Deputy Mayor, I will aim to get council spending and staffing levels under control. We need to prioritise infrastructure and community projects and complete them one by one as finances allow.

We must keep direct ownership of our assets including water supply, get on with improving traffic problems and insist government keeps its roading promises.

I will lead by example, not just words, and I have the proven heart and ability to take Tauranga forward.

Visit www.gregbrownless.co.nz

Diligence and preparation are key I am proud to have served six years on the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, the last three as deputy chair.

During that time I have developed a deep understanding of the organisation.

With 3500 staff, a $700 million budget and hundreds of contracts with external providers, the DHB is enormously complex – extending beyond our hospitals to community health services.

Board members provide strategic support and planning so our health professionals can get on and do their job effectively.

Being on the board requires more than wanting ‘something to be done’.

I carefully read all documents, including referenced material, to ensure effective contributions to our decision-making.

We owe it to voters to diligently ensure the DHB is the best it can be.

I want a board that strives for better, faster services

RE-ELECT RON SCOTT

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which are closer to where people live. A key focus of the DHB in the next term will be on the very old and the very young.

We need to provide effective services for those in more remote places and recruit and keep the best people.

Although not a health professional, I am passionate about the disability and long-term illnesses area and have experience working across the sector through my work as chair of SILC Charitable Trust and previously with ACC clients.

Even with a $700 million budget, every dollar counts.

As an economist and business owner, I know how to get the best value out of the DHB’s assets so that we can provide ever more services to our growing population.

JP B.Soc.Sc. B.A. Dip.Bus. CMInstD MNZATD

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Bay of Plenty DHB We’re going in the right direction. Help me maintain the Bay of Plenty District Health Board’s steady progress so our region can have healthy, thriving communities with access to quality services.

Authorised by Ron Scott. 6 Courtney Road, Tauranga.

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Feather boas and young professionals Ladies grab your feather boas, pearls and fringed frocks, gents pull on your pinstripes and suspenders – Tauranga’s young professionals are invited to step back in time to the 1920s for a ‘Great Gatsby’ themed night.

The Young Read Woudberg Young Professionals Awards and Ball at Classic Flyers on Saturday, October 8, aims to recognise young employees, innovators and business owners and highlight the value and contribution young professionals make to Tauranga’s economy.

Young professionals co-ordinator Anne Pankhurst says the theme of this year’s event, organised by LINKT, is ‘The Great Gatsby’.

“Think dress-ups, feather boas, pearls etc.”

Voting for five award categories – including HOBEC Employee of the Year, Priority One Young Innovator of the Year, Social and Environmental Leadership

Employer of the Year, and Business of the Year – is currently in the judging stages.

“We’ve had some really good interest from a couple of really cool young businesses here in the city,” says Zoe Hunter and Cayla-Fay Saunders ready to Anne. “But I can’t go Gatsby. Photo: Chris Callinan. tell you more than “We welcome everyone,” that because it’s says Anne. “It’s going to be a a secret.” What’s not a secret is fun night.

The ‘Bachelor New Zealand’s Art We’d love to see lots of lovely Green will be donning a suit for young professionals there.” the awards night and ball and To register for the evening, Auckland-based DJ duo Sweet email: anne@tauranga.org.nz Mix Kids will be the night’s DJs.

A courier making things faster and easier If sending something in the mail sends a tingle up your spine and fills you with dread – don’t worry because Fastway Couriers has a solution.

The stress of finding the right-sized box, envelope or bag is hard enough, not to mention finding bubble wrap or protective packaging if needed.

Fastway Couriers’ new service will do the packing

Mo Khan loading his van. for you – just take your items into their depot located on Tangmere Place in Greerton. They’ll even package it up for you, all for a set price.

Satchels cost from $4.15, boxes weighing up to 5kg cost from $25, and boxes up to 15kg cost from $35.

All shipping prices include nationwide delivery, and 24/7 online tracking.

Fastway Couriers Tauranga is locally owned and operated, and Fastway Couriers Tauranga’s Nicola Kemp says this new service will hopefully help people year-round.

“We’re trying to aim it at the public coming up to Christmas, but we really want people to know we now offer this convenient service year-round,” says Nicola.

Nicola says there are no hidden costs, no fees and no surprises.

Parcels can be tracked online so both sender and receiver can anticipate a delivery date and time, and Fastway Couriers Tauranga always offer fast, friendly and reliable service.

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The Tauranga Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has a new date – Sunday, October 9 – after severe weather last weekend forced organisers to postpone the Tauranga event.

The event encourages people to dress up as finely dressed gentlefolk, and ride their classic and vintagestyle motorcycles in support of men’s health.

The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride was founded in 2012, and has grown to become a worldwide ride that has now raised in excess of US$10 million for The ride, which raises money and awareness for those causes. men’s health globally, was scheduled to happen in The decision to postpone Sunday’s event was not an Tauranga on Sunday, September 25. easy one for the organisers. “We are well aware that “The rain literally rained on our parade on the very people we are riding to support are going Sunday,” says Tauranga organiser Wayne Cockburn. through some very serious challenges right now, The ride is happening in Tauranga for the second including a number of guys who are registered to year – and it’s not just about raising funds for men’s take part in the event. health and men’s mental health. It’s about getting the “Normally, we wouldn’t let a bit of rain stop us blokes to talk about those issues. from riding. The conditions we had here in town were among the worst I’ve seen in a long while, and in the end we had to make a tough decision, and that decision was that we needed to put the safety of our riders first,” says Wayne.

“There are a number of cities worldwide that have also had to reschedule, and that’s just the nature of our event.

“This year, we’ve had more than 56,000 folk riding worldwide, and collectively we’ve raised more than US$3.2m, which is a sensational effort.

“I’m committed that Tauranga still gets to play its part in this prestigious event.

I’m hopeful that we get a Blue Sky Sunday on October 9 to really show off our beautiful city.”

The Tauranga ride has more 100 riders registered to take part, and Wayne expects because a number of other rides in NZ were also affected by the rain, but went ahead, there will be others Darren Leggatt, Damian Fleming and Keith Gordon all riders looking to join in from other dappered up for the gentleman’s ride. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Costume shop moves after 21 years After more than a decade on the corner of Cameron Rd and Second Ave, Bay Costume Hire has moved to The Historic Village.

The costume shop has moved from its 21-year location to The Historic Village, 17th Ave West, behind the hospital in Forresters Hall, on the main street within the village.

Open five days from 10am-5.30pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am3pm on Saturdays, Bay Costume Hire is a well-established business, which has built up an impressive variety of costumes made in-store and imported.

Customers are invited to come and try some costumes on for their next themed party and browse around the unique and interesting shops at The Historic Village while you’re there.

Don’t get stuck for what to wear to those endof-year festive functions – wear a costume that stands out from the rest from Bay Costume Hire.

The costume shop will also be open on the first and third Sunday of each month, when the Bethlehem Lions Market is on at The Historic Village.

It’s a good excuse to browse around the stalls and grab some specials.

Bay Costume Hire’s new home at Forresters Hall at The Historic Village.

cities also who may not have taken part in their own local events. “Riders with bikes that fit the style guide of the DGR can still register to take part in our ride on October 9.” The Tauranga

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Strong support for labelling of added sugars A Consumer NZ survey has found the majority of shoppers want better labelling of added sugars in processed foods.

Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin says 80 per cent of respondents thought added sugars should be clearly labelled in the ingredients list.

And 71 per cent thought manufacturers should have to list both total and added sugars in the nutrition information panel.

A majority also wanted changes in how voluntary health star ratings are displayed on sugary foods.

Sue says health star ratings are intended to make it easier for consumers to choose healthier options.

“Our survey found 61 per cent of consumers have seen the stars on food packaging and the majority would like to see them on more products.

“Most thought ratings should be mandatory on foods high in sugar, fat or sodium. Just 13 per cent were happy

with the status quo.” Consumer NZ is recommending changes to the star rating system to prevent foods high in sugar earning high ratings.

Ratings are calculated on the positive and negative nutrients in a food. Positive nutrients, such as fibre and protein, can offset the negative such as sugar.

As a result, some high-sugar products can achieve high star ratings.

Consumer NZ is recommending star ratings be capped at a low level on foods high in sugar, saturated fat or sodium.

“If sugary snacks can qualify for high ratings, we think consumers will increasingly lose confidence in the system,” says Sue. “High star ratings on these foods also risk misleading shoppers that the products are a better choice.”

Together with Australian consumer organisation Choice, Consumer NZ has written to the trans-Tasman Health Star Rating Advisory Committee, which is carrying out a two-year progress review of the rating system. “As well as asking the committee to look at ratings caps, we’ve asked it to investigate amending the rating calculations to specifically account for added sugars,” says Sue. Currently, star ratings are calculated on total sugars. Added sugars don’t score extra penalty points.

Consumer NZ says the proposal is in line with the World Health Organisation’s recommendation to limit intake of added sugars.

The advisory committee is expected to provide its report to ministers by the end of this year.

Helping to grow the way Kiwis talk about food The videos, written and presented by trained dietitian and registered nutritionist Nikki Hart, tackle subjects people are often confused about: what to eat for breakfast, fad diets, processed foods, and how to use the new Health Star Rating system.

In the videos, Nikki, who has 20 years’ experience helping people eat healthier, offers practical tips to support healthier eating with plenty of real food examples. The videos are based on the Ministry of Health National food and Nutrition Guidelines, so the information is consistent with what New Zealand-trained food and nutrition experts advise.

Nikki says food literacy is something people are continually building during their lifetimes.

“It begins in childhood and continues throughout our lives.

Because our lifestyles, including the way we eat, have changed so much during the last few decades, the

biggest challenge is often knowing what a healthy diet looks like.

“I want people to see that healthy eating can be easy, and that there are no good or bad foods. It’s about how often and how much we eat of different foods, and choosing the lower fat, lower salt and lower sugar versions when we can.

“The videos show simple and practical advice to build food literacy,” says Nikki In her own nutrition practice, Nikki continually sees how, for most people, a few simple changes to their food choices or eating habits can lead to positive changes they didn’t expect.

“Eating breakfast, for example, means they are more likely to have good intakes of important micronutrients, they won’t eat as much later in the day, and may even be more active because they have energy.”

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Choosing the best options from packaged and prepared foods can be difficult, given the wide range of similar products available.

The HSR video explains what the system means and how to use it when shopping.

FGC chief executive Katherine Rich says the video series is one of the many ways the food industry is working to help reduce obesity rates.

“The industry has taken on board the challenge by Health Minister Jonathan Coleman for it to improve public information and resources as part of the Government’s ‘Childhood Obesity Plan’.

“Food literacy is absolutely vital to enable us to choose, prepare, and consume a healthy diet,” says Katherine. The videos are available at: healthybalance.nz

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ORGANICS

Talking organics – both dried and fresh This week’s advertisement underlines the fact that a lot of organic dry goods we stock originate in China and are of supreme quality.

At the same time this side of our business has been increasing we’ve been working on improving the quality and quantity of our fresh produce.

This we’ve been able to achieve. The variety and diversity can be seen in this week’s

offering: hydroponic basil and coriander, Ohakune purple carrots, spray-free leeks, celery, new season yams, spray-free broccoli, hot house tomatoes, sprayfree hydroponic lettuce, telegraph cucumber, cauliflower, savoy cabbage, red onions, fresh harvested washed Ohakune carrots, Rua potatoes, USA garlic, new season genuine Agria potatoes, new season washed white waxy small Nadine potatoes, Gisborne navel

oranges, spray-free bok choy, red cabbage, organic bananas, organic apples, organic avocado, pumpkin, organic turmeric, organic ginger.

Our organic supplies come in from Hawke’s Bay, so have been harvested at least one day before reaching us.

Our fresh local produce is harvested the same day we collect – Tuesday and Friday. The density of our local produce is amazing. Just

pick up a cauliflower or cabbage – these are serious vegetables. We also now stock Jersey Girl milk. Jersey Girl milk is pasteurised to eliminate bugs. It is not homogenised.

Once you take the milk home the cream will separate and rise to the top. This is absolutely normal. Either tip the cream onto your cereal before others get to it, or shake gently before opening. Jersey Girl milk is audited to strict organic standards.

You can be sure the milk is free of antibiotic, herbicide and pesticide residues.

The name's changed; Caring for our soil in spring but we haven't.

Spring is upon us and it’s time to get gardening. But have you thought about crop rotation in your patch?

crop rotation offers many benefits, says SHANZ. It improves and maintains good physical, chemical and biological soil conditions, reduces erosion, eliminates the need for nitrogen fertiliser by including legumes in the rotation, disrupts the build-up of insect populations and disease life cycles and discourages weeds. It also encourages healthy root systems, which retrieve nutrients from the soil and minimise leaching. And it maximises the use of nutrients – for example, by following a nitrogen-fixing legume with a crop that needs high nitrogen soil content. Soil before putting you spade in the soil, think about how you can organically improve your soil just by rotating your crops.

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The Soil and Health Association of NZ believes crop rotation is something of a lost art.

The traditional method is used to cleanse, protect and replenish the soil and involves growing different annual or perennial crops in the same area on a planned systematic basis.

It is the opposite of continuous cropping – for example, growing the same crop in the same area year after year.

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A mix of martial arts Greerton-based Budo South Martial Arts offers a range of martial arts experiences including taekwondo, self-defence and sword skills.

Instructor Garry Carpenter says taekwondo is recommended for children aged five and upwards, while self-defence and sword require more mature students.

“The Budo South Club compete nationally and internationally ensuring our

martial arts do not become stale. Come along and join in, it’s the best way to start.”

Garry says martial arts is not about violence, it is about peace of mind and self-confidence.

For more information about what Budo South Martial Arts in Greerton offers, call instructor Garry Carpenter on 021 755 966, or visit: www.budosouth.co.nz People can also check out the Budo South Facebook page.

Master Garry Carpenter and third Dan Jamie Carpenter.

More than just something to do Choosing to retire is a big decision, but once you’ve made the leap it’s often once the days are longer and you are ‘free’ in the middle of a Monday that reality can dawn on you.

‘What do people do at 1pm on Monday?’ you may ponder if you’ve always worked 8am-5pm Monday to Friday – for forever.

So once the house is spotless and the errands are under control, it’s time think about joining a club.

Because having something to do and get up for every morning is paramount for mental health and longevity.

Start with where you live. Is

there something you can go to or be part of that is close, convenient and affordable?

Try something new – you never know what passion could erupt which you never knew you had. Or try something trusted – revisit a favourite old pastime. Or just try something you like the sound of.

Clubs can help you in unobvious and long-reaching ways.

They can help you make friends, squash loneliness, realise hidden talents, connect with your community, feel secure in your neighbourhood, get to know your town and it’s specials places, and much, much more.

You may find happiness, passion, excitement, a

sense of achievement, satisfaction, self-confidence, respect for yourself and others, knowledge, relaxation and contentment.

Joining a club when you have the time to devote yourself to it could be the best commitment you’ve ever made – so try it.

Because nothing can beat a feisty man or woman with a mission to have a good long life, who keep themselves and their minds busy.

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Giving residents shopping independence Following the success of Shopmobility in selected Tauranga stores and in other selected regions, both Mart Cart owner Gary Darkes and occupational therapist Yvonne Hartwell felt it was time to see this initiative go nationwide.

Shopmobility increases the options for those living with a disability – and that includes giving them the option and the independence to do their own shopping.

Gary says the Mart Cart and the Care Chair do just that!

Gary and Yvonne are seeing so many people using the Mart Carts in the current stores ranging in age from young mums with leg injuries,

people with chest complaints, poor mobility and even Myalgic Encephalomyelitis sufferers using the Mart Carts.

“It’s fantastic to see,” says Gary.

Following a successful meeting at the Beehive with Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner last week, both Gary and Yvonne say they knew they were on the right track.

Yvonne says Nicky was impressed by the initiative and identified the need for all NZ shopping malls and larger stores to follow the Shopmobility success in Tauranga.

Shopmobility follows the principles of the Government’s New Zealand Disability Strategy, which is currently being reviewed, says Yvonne.

She says many people with both obvious and invisible disabilities struggle to do their shopping and suggests Mart Carts and Care Chairs provide a fantastic opportunity for less-able people to shop Shopmobility owner Gary Darke and occupational therapist Yvonne independently.

Hartwell with the Mart Cart and the Care Chair. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Both Gary and Yvonne

are working with selected retail companies to promote Shopmobility and the use of Mart Carts to meet the needs of less people but also increase the profit margins for retailers by

Older adults in rural areas have unique needs Rural Women New Zealand has lodged a submission on the Ministry of Health’s update of the Health of Older People strategy, urging the Government to give priority to the unique needs of older adults in rural areas.

RWNZ Health spokesperson Margaret Pittaway says the strategy sets out a worthy and aspirational set of goals for the health and wellbeing of older adults for the next 10 years.

“Yet it fails to give appropriate attention to the special and unique challenges of ageing in rural areas.”

In its submission, RWNZ highlights ongoing barriers to access to older adult health services in rural areas, along with health disparities affecting this population group.

“Implementation of the actions in this strategy must be given special priority in rural areas; in

particular, the goal of bringing health services closer to home deserves immediate attention in rural areas.”

There remains a distinct lack of primary healthcare services in rural areas, and geographical barriers of access. According to a survey of RWNZ members more than 25 per cent of those living in rural areas must travel 30-plus minutes to access the closest GP. “There must be greater government investment in retaining and training a dedicated health workforce for rural populations if the government is to achieve its goal of healthy ageing,” says Margaret.

RWNZ’s submission also highlights concerns around working conditions for those in the aged care sector, and lack of support for the family and carers of older adults.

“Unfortunately, the Government’s Ageing in Place strategy has had the consequence of placing the burden of care of older adults onto family members.

“More support must be made available for those supporting loved ones with acute health needs,” says Margaret.

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Personal journeys with hearing loss Treatment for hearing loss can feel like one’s own personal journey, however audiologist Carey Wright recommends involving family when having hearing assessed and hearing aids fitted.

Carey says often people with hearing loss do not realise quite how much they are missing, and family and friends will be able to describe many more situations where help is needed to the audiologist.

“Sometimes it is quite a surprise to the hearing impaired person to find out just how much of everyday life they are not hearing or contributing to.”

Another significant advantage of involving family in the hearing aid fitting is they will be able to ask their own questions, says Carey.

“They will then have a better understanding of the impact of the hearing loss, the type of sounds their loved one is having the most difficulty with; and the types of strategies they can use to make their own voice easier to hear.

“Adapting to new hearing aids can take time and may involve a number of visits to the audiologist during several months.”

Carey says if family are more knowledgeable of this process, then they are much more likely to be patient and supportive during this early phase.

First Hearing Centre audiologist Carey Wright.

“We are very happy to have a spouse or other family member come along to appointments; and we are always interested to know whether the family have noticed a difference once the hearing aids have been fitted.

“Hearing loss has an impact on the wider family and their observations are very important.”

September remembers dementia September is World Alzheimer’s Month – an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimers and dementia.

Alzheimers NZ and its local Alzheimers organisations – including Tauranga – have been striving to get Kiwis to remember those close to us with dementia and to help make this a more dementia-friendly country.

Alzheimers NZ chief executive Catherine Hall says there’s so much we can do together to be more dementia friendly.

“We can reach out to people we know with the condition, we can include them in our lives and activities, we can focus on their abilities instead of their disabilities”.

Catherine says a 2012 global survey of people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia – including New Zealanders – reveals 40 per cent experience being stigmatised by the condition.

They report not being included in some aspects of everyday life,

feeling marginalised by society, and experiencing loss of friends and isolation, says Catherine.

Twenty per cent are so afraid of the stigma, they conceal their diagnosis from others.

So Catherine has some tips to reducing the stigma – and how to be dementia-friendly – from people with dementia and their carers.

Talk to people with dementia and their family carers; actively engage with them and treat them as equals.

Just like a person with cancer or heart disease, ask how they are doing; ask about their memory loss, their preferences for communication, and how you can help them maintain their current lifestyle.

Catherine says each person with dementia is unique and he or she will have tips for you on what is helpful.

“Some will find it helpful for you to be mindful that crowded places that are loud or distracting and may be difficult for the person with dementia to have

conversations. “Some will ask for help remembering words they forget, while some prefer you not correct them, but instead understand the meaning of their message.”

Catherine says do not avoid the person with dementia and only talk to their carer.

Involve the person in the conversation even if they are less able to participate actively.

Be proactive in involving a person with dementia in activities.

Some will need rides to social functions to stay active.

Without someone initiating, the person with dementia and his or her carer may become isolated.

Visit, invite the person out, and create opportunities for social engagement with other people.

Recognise there are different phases of the illness.

People with mild dementia are still capable of doing many things with and without assistance, sometimes for many years.

Find out more at: www.alzheimers.org.nz

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Bev knows both sides of dementia Te Puke woman Bev Carnie knows all about dementia.

She deals with it on a daily basis in her professional life. And this year it’s crept into her parent’s home in Morrinsville.

loss during the last few years.

He was living at home with my mum and he wandered off in January – and was diagnosed with alzheimers disease – the most common cause of dementia.

“So it was time for him to get help.” He’s now in a secure dementia wing in Morrinsville.

World Alzheimer’s Month is an “It’s easier for me working with international campaign to raise it,” says Bev, who is a team leader awareness and challenge the stigma at a 17-bed dementia wing at surrounding Alzheimers and Carter House in Te Puke. dementia.

“Working with it you get to see Alzheimers NZ and its local how hard it is for families dealing Alzheimers organisations – with it. including Tauranga – are striving to “It is very difficult when they get Kiwis to remember those come to visit and their loved one close to us with dementia and to doesn’t remember who they are. help make this a more dementia“And often they will deny they friendly country. even have dementia.”

That’s why Bev went on In fact a 2012 global survey Tauranga’s Memory Walk of people who have been this month – one of diagnosed with dementia 20 throughout New – including New Zealand to raise Zealanders – reveals 40 further awareness per cent experience and acceptance being stigmatised by of dementia as the condition. a widespread This is according to condition.

Alzheimers NZ chief And Bev says it’s executive Catherine best we all get to Hall, who is talking know what it is – about the physically and how it could and emotionally affect us or our distressing disease families. because “People just need September to be educated is World about it – because the Alzheimer’s statistics are that two Month. out of three people are Twenty going to end up with per cent are dementia.” so afraid of the To learn more, stigma, they conceal Dwight and Gillian Russell, Luane Macdonald with dementia see: www. their diagnosis nurse Bev Carnie with two-year-old Oakley Macdonald at alzheimers.org.nz from others, says Tauranga’s Memory Walk this month. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Merle Foster Catherine. “In this environment, dementia is often viewed with the same fear that used to accompany HIV or cancer.”

Bev agrees. “They can come across quite normal to people who don’t know them and live a normal life until you get involved closer with them – and you see what’s happening.” Now Bev’s experienced what a family goes through first-hand. In January she had to make the decision for her father Snow Watts, aged 79, to be moved into a dementia unit.

“When I had to put dad into a home some of the family were saying: ‘No, there’s nothing wrong with him’ – but really there was,” says Bev. “He had memory

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Supporting schools while you shop As the kids gear up for another term at school, you can be sure they’ll ask for more stationery to finish the school year in style.

And if they do ask for new desk bling, make sure you take advantage of OfficeMax’s MySchool programme.

The programme allows parents to nominate their local school to earn rewards on their purchases, which schools can then spend on resources or improving facilities.

OfficeMax has raised a record $3.2 million in the last 10 years to assist Kiwi schools as part of their MySchool programme.

Bay of Plenty schools in particular have reaped the rewards of the programme, receiving $140,000 in the last 10 years, and in the last year alone NZ schools reaped the rewards of more than $630,000, thanks to parents shopping online or in-store for their back to school and home office supplies.

OfficeMax NZ’s national manager of education Blair Horsfall says the company prides itself on its commitment to giving back to local communities.

“Programmes like MySchool not only support schools by helping to provide extra resources, but also enrich students’ overall school experience.

“OfficeMax is delighted to have made such a meaningful

contribution to schools across the country,” says Blair.

“We’re pleased to be able to provide affordability, convenience and rewards for local communities.

Raising money for your local school is easy and can be done with purchases made online, in-store or via freephone.

Simply go to www.myschool.co.nz or let your in-store or phone representative know which school you’d like to support at the time of purchase.

Settling into early childhood education Settling into a new preschool or childcare centre can be stressful for parents and children alike. Rebekah Sharp, from Elm Tree Early Learning Centre, shares some tips for a smooth transition.

Do your research

Attend at least three visits prior to starting at a new centre.

This allows you and your child to become familiar with the staff and the environment.

Getting to know the teachers will help you feel at ease leaving your child with them. Check out relevant policies and procedures plus how the centre will communicate any issues or concerns.

Get to know your child

Help the centre get to know your child by giving them lots of information. This might include interests, favourite foods, family members and pets

and daily routines. This gives teachers interesting things to talk about with your child once you’ve left and allows them to start to establish trust.

First day transition

On your child’s first day encourage them to become involved in an activity as soon as you arrive. Before leaving, settle them with their teacher, say goodbye and let them know when you will return. You might also consider shorter visits initially, building up to full-time.

It’s normal for a child to be unsettled when mum or dad are leaving, but rest assured they will gradually adjust. Open communication between you and your centre is important – always feel free to call and check how your child is settling in.

Chances are, five minutes after you leave they will be happily playing trains dressed up as a fairy!

For more information, please contact Rebekah Sharp at Elm Tree Early Learning Centre on 07 577 9053.

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We’re here to support you Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a very scary thing and can easily make life stand still for a moment.

Diabetes Help Tauranga is able to support anyone dealing with a diagnosis of type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes.

Diabetes field worker Debbie Cunliffe says more than 12,000 people in the Bay of Plenty have diabetes.

“Most of these are type 2, but rates of type 1 and gestational diabetes are also increasing.

“The largest increases in type 2 are in the 25-44-year-old group, with one in six aged 65-plus also likely to have type 2.

“Indians, Pacific Islanders, Maori, and those in low socio-economic areas are also known to be at greater risk of type 2.”

Debbie says one in four people are likely to have ‘pre-diabetes’ or, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. “Left untreated, diabetes can be devastating

for the whole whanau [family].”

She encourages everyone who thinks they may be at risk to speak to their healthcare provider, especially those with grandparent, parents or brothers or sisters who’ve already developed type 2.

“It is no longer okay for anyone to say: ‘You just have a touch of diabetes, or you have border-line diabetes’.”

“Knowing what we do about the reduced life expectancy and complications Debbie Cunliffe. involved in diabetes, any diagnosis should be taken seriously to avoid complications.”

If a child or young person with diabetes needs support, visit the Diabetes Youth section on the website www.diabeteshelp.org.nz for more information.

If you have proven governance experience, a few hours to spare each month and would like to support the work of Diabetes Help, contact president Peter Macrae on 07 5713422.

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Osteoarthritis – the final word During the last two months we’ve had a close look at Osteoarthritis – also known as OA – and some of the practical things we can do to help.

Today, we summarise and conclude our discussion.

Physical trauma will damage joints, which can lead to the development of OA. However, the real culprit in OA is the death of the highly specialised chondrocyte cells that produce and maintain cartilage.

Generally, OA starts with free radical damage to the DNA of these cells, which accumulates to the point they can no longer replicate and subsequently die. This gradual loss of chondrocytes leads to progressive cartilage loss and is

the real driver of OA. When these cells die, a tiny piece of cartilage can no longer be maintained and will eventually break down.

The body has two rather cynical responses to cartilage loss.

The first is to try and repair the problem by inflaming joint tissue with the vain hope of flooding the joint capsule with healing chemicals.

The problem is they can’t repair the joint but cause just pain and swelling. Much of the discomfort with OA is from this unwanted inflammation.

The second unhelpful response is the formation of bony spurs where cartilage once was; and

this is often the cause of the bone-on-bone pain.

Using natural therapies we firstly try to reduce the unwanted inflammation. This in itself often brings relief.

We then take a long-term view to protect chondrocytes with antioxidants – especially 95 per cent curcumin extract – then saturate joint tissue with the building blocks of cartilage.

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Better service for patients

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is welcoming the move by government to let suitably qualified nurses prescribe medicines for straightforward medical conditions.

NZNO chief executive Memo Musa says this legislation backs up what nurses already know, that is New Zealanders trust nurses and nurses are comfortable prescribing and administering medication.

“It is a modern step that will help build confidence in the partnership of doctors and nurses, and result in a better service for patients,” says Memo.

New Zealand’s Nursing Council is responsible for ensuring nurses have met the required education and competence standards before they can become designated prescribers.

“NZNO fed into the Nursing Council consultation and we are pleased it is ready to train nurses wanting to add this string to their bow. I think New Zealanders will see a real step-change in service at their primary health organisation and in primary care generally,” says Memo.

“It is encouraging for nurses to see the healthcare model changing to meet their patients’ needs better. “This widened ability will also benefit poorer families, working families and those who live in rural areas, as it is a more efficient way to get access to basic medicines.”

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Honours for ME/CFS programme A Tauranga programme targeting sufferers of one of the most misunderstood illnesses of our time is being celebrated.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Towards Wellness programme, which helps people suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; conditions that sufferers say are characterised by unrelenting fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain and multiple sensitivities.

Those living with CFS or ME say it impacts on their lives by isolating them from their former successes and relationships.

And it was the sufferers, the graduates of the pilot course, who nominated it for an Innovative Provider Award at the recent 2016 Adult Learnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week award ceremony.

The graduates wanted the course to gain the recognition they believed it deserved. It won a highly commended.

The ME/CFS Support Group BoPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field officers Tina Richards and Kira Follas developed the programme, which covers all aspects of the illness, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precursors and triggers and strategies for educating sufferers towards wellness.

Kira says there is no pill for this ill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we are told we

have CFS, there is no magic cure and we tend to get stuck. The programme helps us understand there are things we can do to help ourselves become unstuck.â&#x20AC;?

The course is so popular itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now on its third intake and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a waiting list.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know more about ME/CFS and the Towards Wellness programme

call ME/CFS Support BoP on 07 2811 481 or email: admin@mebop.org.nz

Tauranga trials for melanoma drug Keytruda Six Tauranga melanoma patients are taking part in a study into the effectiveness of the melanoma drug Keytruda.

Keytruda works with the immune system to fight the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

The Tauranga study will look at whether Keytruda is more effective in preventing melanoma progression when given with another cancer drug, Epacadostat, rather than just on its own.

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The long-running study is taking place at the Bay of Plenty District Health Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clinical Trials Unit based at the Tauranga Hospital campus. Eligible patients were referred by their oncologists and their progress is closely monitored.

The study, which started in June, will run for two years both in Tauranga and in Dunedin.

Pharmac agreed to fund Keytruda for advanced melanoma patients from the beginning of this month.

Patients and cancer groups said the funding decision would save lives and change lives.

The Clinical Trials Unit at

Tauranga Hospital has had significant growth since it was established in 2009.

It started with two staff and has since moved into a purpose-built facility and has a team of nine research nurses, a research assistant and research manager.

The CTU, headed by Professor Peter Gilling, does clinical trials and research for a variety of pharmaceutical and device companies and research projects. The majority of the trials are multi-centre, international, pharmaceutical studies in the fields of oncology, rheumatology, gastroenterology, respiratory, cardiology, infectious diseases as well as original research.

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Put down the remote and let’s get active!

Our physical bodies are made for moving. Not only are we innately built to move, I could use all the allocated words for this column listing the benefits of regular movement in your life.

It is well-known that regular exercise and activity is good, yet so many of us do not move enough.

We have become a species that prefers sitting, finding as many ways as possible to automate

activities that might have previously required us to get up and move. For example, TV remote controls and emailing our colleagues sitting at a desk 10m away. We are lazy.

But because everyone acts like it, lazy seems like a bad word, lazy becomes normal, and so life has become less active. If you have never done much exercise in your

life, it’s an awful thing to get into.

It hurts, you get hot and sweaty.

You’re doing something that makes you not be able to breathe properly and that potentially keeps your body sore for a whole day afterward or more.

All of that hard stuff that comes with exercise is to convince ‘lazy’ that it has no place in your life.

Once ‘lazy’ has got the message, then exercise actually becomes a tonic for ease, peace and health – truly! So what is it that keeps you from getting started?

When you figure that out, you

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can get up, and get going.

You don’t have to run a marathon.

Just move. Get out of your chair.

Walk 10 minutes down the road at lunchtime. In a year’s time you will wish you had started today.

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More medical students training in the Bay of Plenty More medical students are set to with GPs in Whakatane, as well as medical students. This year 15 train in Whakatane and Tauranga a day with the nurse-led Eastern sixth-year medical students have hospitals next year as part of a Bay of Plenty Hospice. They also been training at Tauranga Hospital programme to attract and retain have the option of visiting one of and seven have been offered junior health professionals in rural areas. the Eastern Bay’s large industrial doctor positions.

The Bay of Plenty District employers, spending time with an As part of the placement, the Health Board Clinical School, on-site occupational nurse. medical students will spend time based at both hospitals, manages placements for fourth-year and sixthyear students. And from January 2017 this will be expanded to include a group of fifth-year medical students in a new regional rural programme.

The new programme will see 18 University of Auckland fifth-year medical students spend 31 weeks in the Bay of Plenty working alongside A research study doctors in Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals as is enrolling now. well as in the community.

This will include time in the Rural Health Inter-professional Programme based at Whakatane Hospital and      with GPs in the area.   Since 2012 the BOPDHB has been Qualified study volunteers will receive at no cost: Local doctors need volunteers accommodating mainly to study an investigational • Investigational study medication for up to University of Auckland 56 weeks medication.

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Why The Cargo Shed closed…

As a permanent stallholder for more than 10 years at The Cargo Shed I wish to let the people of Tauranga know why we closed. When the shed became known as The Arts Market @ The Cargo Shed the council did not subsidise us in any way.

Not only did we pay rent and spend about $20,000, as a group we paid 10 per cent of the profit back into the council coffers. We paid rates even though the land and building has no title - not sure how they came up with a figure - plus power, water, insurance, security, cleaning and maintenance. We were completely selfsufficient no council or rate payer input.

Vacation notice came from TCC property portfolio manager Sarah Alexander. The elected councillors did not know anything until we advertised we were closing. I’m fielding calls daily from people who are reading our prepaid advertisements

at motels and hotels. Yes, we turned down the offer for town premises. Why? No parking - especially for cruise ship and other tour busses. Rental only offered weekly, yet the shop has been empty for nearly year, and who wants a night club next door?

This has happened right at the start of the summer tour season. We were a drawcard to tourists, local and overseas as all our goods being New Zealand-made.

Yes, we are very unhappy. Apparently, there has been no resource consent applied for yet alone given for this $1.5 million rebuild of the seaward wall.

Brenda Butler, former Cargo Shed manager.

Fearing for their political futures?

Like many people, I wonder why many current Tauranga City councillors have been conspicuous by their absence in the media and remiss promoting policies - or lack of - particularly as voting papers are with us now.

Perhaps councillors believe that if they lay low the intense public criticism about poor performances, like the Civic Centre Project, the Route K sell-off and the alarming influence that developers and special interest groups are having on council decision-making will whistle over the top and they can fly under the radar. Well things may not pan out quite as they might hope, because the Tauranga public are not happy with sub-par performances during the last three years, and failure to heed public opinion, promoting ‘nice to haves’

as opposed to addressing critical essential infrastructure works.

Debt and increasing rates are unacceptable and gaffes relating to the Welcome Bay underpass, Hairini Bridge, Turret Rd upgrade remain major issues. Local elected members have good reason to fear for their political futures as nothing positive has happened for Welcome Bay since 2007 elections. Along with fellow TCC councillors they lumbered Tauranga citizens with the mega-million 15th Ave and Turret Rd upgrade costs. Voters need to think carefully about councillors who have supported ‘white elephants’ particularly the draft civic centre project and draw their own conclusions when voting.

SL Paterson, Arataki.

Editor’s note: Read the story on page 3 to find out more about the closure and the council’s response to the situation.

Wear the jersey and the consequences

Good on Paul Henry for giving NZ Rugby chief executive Steve Tew a good old serving on Wednesday.

He’s right that rugby players should not be getting off scot-free for things they would otherwise be charged for if they weren’t wearing rugby jerseys. Steve needs to clean up his sport – it’s shameful and disgusting that rugby players can end up causing trouble then think they have the right to get off criminal charges. It has happened too many times before and it has to stop! Many young men who don’t wear rugby jerseys have to wear the consequences of the trouble they’ve caused.

So why doesn’t this young man in question?

K Morland, Katikati.

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The consequences of abysmal planning

In 1992 the United Nations held a major conference called Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and launched Agenda 21 onto the world.

Mobilising and supporting Agenda 21 the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives was born. The principles of smartgrowth, promoting sustainable human settlement developments, fell out of these billion-dollar quangos.

Sustainable development planning became

the oracle for planners, who set about spending millions of dollars rewriting planning documents around the world.

The ICLEI forms strong partnerships with local government associations, national governments and international organisations including United Nations agencies.

After 24 years of planning gobble-de-gook, and dramatic changes to communities, we have more planning problems now than we ever had.

We wonder why we have a housing shortage, just drive along Cameron Rd and Fraser St and view the consequences of abysmal planning. How many private homes now house businesses that create monstrous vehicle movement and parking problems?

Every one of those homes is a loss to the supply of residential housing. The problems communities now have can be laid at the door of ‘follow the leader’ planning.

MJ Anderson, Pyes Pa.

Waking up to the hard facts on the big issues Re: ‘Grappling with the big issues’ (The Weekend Sun, September 23).

I smiled when I read the this article quoting Gray Southon from the Tauranga carbon reduction Group, in his asking the prospective mayors for their position on global warming.

These activists are full of talk but understand little - as a quick rebuff see the latest peer-reviewed papers in respect of the continually increasing ice cover in the Antarctic, and the report from the United States on the low incidence of extreme

weather in recent years contrary to all the green claims - especially in regard to hurricanes which had always been a major concern for the USA. Below is a 2010 report on the situation in China, which has not reduced in subsequent years.

These are the hard facts on China.While they manufacture 80 per cent of the world’s solar panels, they install less than five per cent and build a new coal fired power station every week.

In one year they turn on more

new coal-powered electricity than Australia’s total output.

They are already the largest carbon dioxide emitter and their output will rise 70 per cent by 2020.

And we think we’re saving the planet? It will not make one iota of difference to the climate, what we do in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the USA or

anywhere else in the world for that matter.

All the politicians and Greenies are doing is increasing our cost of living and making our manufacturers uncompetitive in the world market, with their idiotic carbon tax, when countries like China are growing and consuming at these extraordinary rates!

Time to wake up! You may also be aware that the majority of European Union countries have still not ratified the Paris agreement.

R Smith, Matua.

Choosing candidates - ignoring the litter my letterbox Choosing candidates from the Local Body Elections has been made easier for me. I’ve received requests from three wanting my support, and placed in my letterbox. This, despite signage clearly stating ‘No circulars’. Sorry Bob Harnor, Mark Wassung and Rick Curach. This is a letterbox; it belongs to me and is on my property. I’m aware there is a claim that it is okay for candidate’s promotional material to be put in there.

Leave things as they are It has long puzzled me where all the daylight is that we have been saving over the years. Then it dawned on me – that is what is causing the global warming!

We would do well to leave things as originally intended, wouldn’t we?

G Webster, Greerton.

Ron Chamberlain

This is not the point. For reasons I have outlined, to do so indicates that either the candidates concerned can’t read, or worse, have no respect whatsoever for the wishes of the owners of these letterboxes. Whichever, I certainly won’t be voting for any of these three or any others who might try to communicated with me in similar fashion. I hope others with letterboxes will follow my example.

Barry H Walker, Mt Maunganui

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Gemstone show set to shine Emerald, amethyst, jade, peridot – they’re all kinds of treasures you may find at the Tauranga Gemstone, Crystal and Fossil Show this October.

Organised by the Tauranga Gem and Mineral Club, the bi-annual event will shine, shimmer and sparkle at the Tauranga Racecourse on October 7-9.

With the theme of this year’s show being ‘Working with Crystals’, co-organiser Graeme Dewhurst says there is something for everyone – men, women, boys and girls – at the three-day show.

“There’ll be outstanding displays of gemstones, fossils and crystals from throughout New Zealand and the world.

“See live demonstrations, gold panning and hands-on working machines or walk through a mine with a built-in fluorescent crystal display.”

Children can also dig for treasures by either

Show co-organiser Graeme Dewhurst. Photo: Chris Callinan.

“It’s also the school holidays so it’s a great chiselling crystals from rocks, melting an ice way to entertain the kids.” sculpture with their hands to reveal a crystal, An auction will be held on the or find a crystal inside a lucky dip egg. evening of Saturday, October 8. Food and There’s also a chance to name a rock in the drink will be available. popular rock naming competition The Tauranga Gemstone, Crystal and Fossil and the Martha Mine digger for children Show is at Tauranga Racecourse on October to play on. Children can also string their 7-8 from 9am-5pm, and October 9 from own bracelets from a selection of pre-drilled 9am-4pm. Entry is $5 per adult, $2 per child gemstones.“There’s lots there to keep people or $10 for a family. busy all day,” says Graeme.

Building hopes and aspirations in the bush This weekend 10 Katikati teens will go bush in the Kaimai Range to revamp a derelict building while also reshaping their own life skills and goals in the process.

The teens will be part of Project Ngahere Natives, which aims to build a base camp to run and participate in activities that foster resilience,

leadership, problem solving, team building and life skills.

Peer support advocate and youth at-risk coordinator Roy Nathan from Te Runanga O Ngai Tamawhariua Health and Social Services, started the project last October.

Roy, who has worked with youth in Katikati for five years, had found nothing appealed to disenfranchised youth locally.

Youth he’d come into contact with were struggling with issues such as school truancy, engaging with school, and finding a path in life.

So Roy asked them what they’d like to see to support them and Ngahere Natives came to life.

This weekend is the project’s third camp, where youth go bush to learn how to tackle life through what they have to tackle in the outdoors, on Roy’s family trust property near Katikati.

The camp starts Friday and runs to Sunday, with Roy picking up some camp-goers to eliminate another of life’s barriers – transport – to those in need and meeting up with the rest of the group at a designated meeting site.

Then there’s a meet and greet and sorting out living areas and setting up the kitchen before night activities start.

Night exercises include ‘escape and invade’ – a newly-coined version of spotlight – where youth

experience situational selfleadership to survive in the game, because eventually “every man is out for themselves”.

Ngahere Natives is set in a tranquil environment surrounded with nature, which promotes a great platform to discuss some tough conversations youth are faced with in life prior to going out into the big wide world, says Roy. “We all have electricity flowing through us; and if we don’t ground ourselves from time to time we end up walking around charged.”

There is indirect Katikati teens enjoy one of the Project discussion, with a Ngahere Natives camps near the spotlight shone up to Kaimai Range. the roof instead of in the the way as well.” The main task at face, for youth to talk about where they want their lives to head hand for the project is to ‘revamp’ and how to get there. an old derelict building on the “They can talk about what their family trust’s 120ha of native bush goals are and what they need to get just outside of katikati, which to these goals,” says Roy. winds up into the Kaimai Range.

“You know I have young children “It’s like a boy’s bach –and and when you ask them what they they’ve been given permission to want to be they say: ‘An astronaut, do whatever they want with the a doctor, a fireman, a nurse’ or building as long as they don’t burn something like that. it down.”

“But somewhere along the way, Roy says building is all whether it be their own critical about problem solving and thinking or from the influence is a skill that needs to be enhanced of others, their confidence takes in youth. a turn and they go from being Those interested in the Ngahere astronauts to asphalt pavers.

Native Project can contact Roy at: “So we guide them by informing peersupport@tamawhariua.org. them what they need to get to their nz or on 0275495386 for more Merle Foster goals and supporting them along information.

Katikati Bird Gardens New season Now open 7 days 10-4.30 www.facebook.com/Katikati.Bird.Gardens Walker Road East Aongatete - between Tauranga and Katikati - phone 07 5490912

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Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg49

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Music helping silent filmmakers find their voices Tauranga music and silent film lovers are being given an opportunity to enjoy the award-winning talents of international organ composer Nathan Avakian this October.

The 25-year-old has composed original Wurlitzer organ scores to accompany seven genres of films entered into the International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand Regional Competition, which is at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre’s Addison Theatre on October 22.

“The theatre organ performs best when it is auxiliary to other entertainment,” says Nathan.

“The IYSFF allows it to function in this authentic role without being associated with any of the stereotypes that make it unappealing to younger generations.”

The IYSFF is a competition specifically for young filmmakers, aged 20 and under, who’ve been tasked to create a three-minute silent film using Nathan’s musical scores as inspiration.

Baycourt is playing host for the inaugural IYSFF NZ regional competition as its Wurlitzer is in excellent condition and a major drawcard for music enthusiasts from throughout the country.

The three winning films will go on to compete in the international competition, which will be in Portland, America, in June 2017.

“Creating and performing music in any context is a fulfilling experience,” says Nathan. “But watching young artists find their voice through my music is the most gratifying thing I’ve ever been a part of as a musician.

“I’m extremely grateful to be a part of this festival and I can’t wait to see what stories New Zealand filmmakers share with the world!”

The International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand Regional Competition is at Baycourt Community HARD and Arts Centre’s Addison Theatre on October 22.

Tickets cost $10 from www.ticketek.co.nz Entry is free for students and children.

Award-winning international organ composer Nathan Avakian. Photo: John Thiele.

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Ten years of music for Lizzie Marvelly Two major international signings, two top 10 albums, European tours, performances throughout Asia and Australia, countless national anthems – songstress Lizzie Marvelly has accomplished a great deal during her 10-year career.

In celebration of her decade-long journey, Lizzie is hitting the road for her The 10 Years Tour and performing at Baycourt’s Addison Theatre on October 12.

Along with Tauranga, Lizzie will also perform in Rotorua, Whakatane and Auckland.

“If you’ve followed the trajectory of my career you’ll know I’m quite eclectic.

“I’ve come from one place and gone to another and come back; I don’t fit into boxes really well,” says Lizzie, with a chuckle.

“There’ll be songs from the beginning all the way up to the last song I released, plus a couple of covers I have a lot of love for and some new songs which haven’t been released yet.”

Lizzie Marvelly’s The 10 Years Tour hits Baycourt’s Addison Theatre on Wednesday, October 12.

Tickets cost $49 www.ticketek.co.nz David Tauranga

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Songs behind silent films The combination of music and pictures has long fascinated people.

I remember a particular urban legend that did the rounds for several years which held that Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ was created so it would synch with the 1939 Judy Garland film of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

The story goes...

The story went that if you played the album twice it would directly correlate with the scenes happening on screen revealing...

Well, that was the thing, no one was quite sure what it actually meant, and all but the most extreme conspiracy theorists might conclude it was sadly nothing but a fancifully circulated idea, possibly encouraged by the fact that ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ was infamous for the amount of weed consumed while listening to it.

It is, however, inarguable that music is an incredibly important factor in film.

It tugs the heartstrings, it sends shivers up the spine; it causes spirits to soar, and it goes ‘Duh-duhduh, Duh-duh-duh’ if a giant shark is swimming through the water.

Breaking the mould

Some films break the mould. The Coen brothers’ ‘No Country For Old Men’ had a mere nine seconds of music; ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ had nothing but music.

Film critic and author David Thomson recently examined this in his book ‘How To Watch a Movie’.

He proposes an experiment.

What he suggests is to watch an early silent film –specifically F W Murnau’s ‘Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans’ and more specifically a particular scene from that film – with various alternative soundtracks, ranging from Frank Sinatra’s ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ and Donna Summer’s ‘Love To Love You Baby’ to Debussy’s ‘La Mer’, an extract from Shostakovitch’s ‘Tenth Symphony’, and a raga played

by Ravi Shankar.

And I’m sure that would be interesting and instructive. I actually have a copy of the film and access to the music he posits but, frankly, life is just a tiny bit short for such abject frippery.

But it makes me think of those early American silent film directors, who sent their films out around the country with no idea what musical accompaniment it would receive.

Because back then the music for films was arranged

by the band leader attached to each individual cinema, and often chosen from the band leader’s particular musical library. So different screenings in different places had different music.

And if that seems odd, the whole process will be happening in reverse later this month.

Silent Film Festival

That’s when the International Youth Silent Film Festival comes to Baycourt. The IYSFF, which has been running since 2009, is a competition specifically for youth that challenges those aged 20 and under to create a threeminute silent film.

They get two things: a genre and a musical score.

You can actually have a listen to all the soundtracks on the festival website.

They fall into these categories: sci-fi, hero, Western, noir, discovery, action, slapstick, horror, mystery, and romance. I’m not sure that ‘hero’ and ‘discovery’ are exactly film genres but there’s plenty to pick from. The advantage for budding film-makers is that, as these are silent films, there is no sound editing or syncing required making for a much cheaper and easier result.

The three-minute soundtracks were all composed by 25-year-old Nathan Avakian, an American instrumental virtuoso who’s won international competitions and awards for organ composition and performance.

Now entrants aged 20 and under from all round the world are creating films, using Nathan’s musical scores as inspiration and accompaniment.

The mighty Wurlitzer

The Wurlitzer organ is the ideal, and traditional, accompaniment to silent film and Nathan is actually coming to New Zealand in person to perform his compositions at the NZ regional final of the IYSFF, to be held at Baycourt Theatre.

And 2016 is the first year NZ has joined this competition.

Screenings of the top films from around NZ will show on Saturday, October 22, with Nathan playing the Wurlitzer and Jon JP Palanuk, the founder and president of the IYSFF board, presenting the first, second and third place winners.

The three winning films will compete in the international competition held in Portland, Oregon, USA in June 2017. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Alternatives dancing into Tauranga Triumphs and Other Alternatives, featuring Emily Adams, Ross McCormack and Xin Ji plays Baycourt’s Addison Theatre on October 9. Photo: Pippa Samaya.

A visceral new style of dance theatre, which explores the obsessiveness and traps of the creative process, will be twirling its way to Tauranga next week.

The show follows a vulnerable, delightful, obsessive and narcissistic character, played by Ross, who is relentless in his need to create and his desire to leave his mark on the world.

Set within the artist’s workshop, the show opens up the curiosity surrounding the artistic process, how artists make their work and what drives them. It features a real set, body paint, and no reliance whatsoever on technology such as audio visual.

Ross has enjoyed a stellar international performance career as a member of Belgium’s renowned Les Ballets C de la B company for 10 years. He recently returned to New Zealand to establish Muscle Mouth, which specialises in new forms of visual dance theatre and performance installation.

Triumphs and Other Alternatives is the company’s second full-length performance work and performing alongside Ross are dancers Emily Adams and Xin Ji. The show also features original light design by Natasha James and sound design by sonic artist Jason Wright.

Muscle Mouth’s Triumphs and Other Alternatives is at Tauranga’s Baycourt Community and Arts Centre’s Addison Theatre on Sunday, October 9. Tickets cost $15-$49 plus a booking fee from: www.ticketek.co.nz

Triumphs and Other Alternatives is on at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre’s Baycourt Addison Theatre on Sunday, October 9, thanks to visual dance theatre company Muscle Mouth.

Directed by choreographer and lead performer Ross McCormack, Triumphs and Other Alternatives The Weekend Sun has one double pass to give away to one has been hailed for its innovative new approach to lucky reader who can tell us the name of the show’s director, presenting dance, design and storytelling through choreographer and lead performer? its combination of contemporary dance, visual art, Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition clowning, design and theatre craft. section. Entries must be received by Wednesday, October 5.

Stan Walker postpones national tour Kiwi singing sensation Stan Walker future and he hopes his fans understand has postponed his upcoming the importance of him dedicating ‘New Takeover’ national tour this time to his family.

“Friends, it is with sadness that after his mother April was recently diagnosed with I need to postpone my tour.

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Tauranga Moana, had He apologises to his fans planned to embark on the 10-show national tour for any inconvenience the postponement has caused. that was heading to Mount Maunganui’s ASB Baypark Stan Walker. Full refunds are available to people who’ve purchased tickets to any Arena on November 16. of the ‘New Takeover’ tours from the Stan says it was a difficult decision to David Tauranga point of purchase. postpone the tour for the foreseeable

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The Crown and Badger Friday 30 – Planet of 3 – 9pm till late.

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Saturday 1 October

Papamoa Cruises

Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopaedia’s please. 576 7105

Slow bike riders, mobility scooters. Cruise Papamoa East. Load scooters & bikes at Evans Road Church, 30 Evans Rd 9.30-11.30am. Or meet at Papamoa Beach Rd & Papamoa Beach Blvd by the Pap House 10am. Iain 572 2987 or txt 027 572 2987

At St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Katikati 7.30pm. Free concert, donations welcome.

Every Saturday - coaching & competitive play 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Linda 544 2818

Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings. Jean 576 9988

Final tea dance for 2016. Enjoy an evening of sequence dancing Oct 29 at Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave 5-9pm.

Theme: Spring Colours. Admission $5pp. BYO food, plates, knife, fork, spoon. Drinks to be non alcoholic.

Tea/coffee supplied. Good music & programme.

Annual Book Sale

Auckland Youth Orchestra

Bay Network Singles Club

Black & White Keys

Rehearse & perform your pieces with other supportive & encouraging Tauranga pianists (Adults & High School age). First Sat in each month.

Chris 021 820 911

BOP Caravan Club

Rallies are held throughout the year for motorhomes & caravans.

If interested in joining like minded people, Neal 576 9031

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing, Greerton Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Gate Pa Car Boot Sale

Car boot market next to Tauranga Girls’ College, 934 Cameron Road. First Saturday of every month. To book your $10 car space, Wiki 578 3321.

A community initiative of Chirp. www.chirp.org.nz

Kempton Park Retirement Village

Spring Fair Oct 15 at 40 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 10am - 2pm. Devonshire teas, sausage sizzle, stalls, raffles. Parking in Carmichael Rd.

Meet the Crystal’s Workshop

With Elaine Sollitt Oct 1 at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St, Te Puke 1-3pm. Want to learn more about crystals? Bring questions, pen & paper & crystals. Workshop fee $15.

Elaine 573 5361

Messianic Meetings

Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am.

Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

Nana Joans Op Shop

First Sat of month at 7 Oak Lane, off Waihi Rd 9am – 12pm.

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sat 7.30- 8.30pm & every Sunday 7-8pm at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Every Fri at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.30-8.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Papamoa Community Park

Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com

Petanque @ Blake Park

Sunshine Dance Group

Taoist Tai Chi

6 week introductory course starts Oct 15, at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 8.3010am. Give it a try, start to experience the benefits. John 576 9836

Te Puke Craft Market

First Sat of month at Pioneer Lounge, Te Puke Memorial Hall 9am – 12pm.

Homemade gifts, educational products, herbs, plants, natural products, homemade fudge, books & more.

The Artery Acrylic Painting Classes

Two days Nov 19 & 20 10am - 3pm.

Go to: Book Classes page at www. theincubator.co.nz

The Artery Silversmithing Classes

Two days Nov 26 & 27 9am - 12pm.

Go to: Book Classes page at www. theincubator.co.nz

The Sociables

A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376

Whisp - Grand Opening

Crystals, natural skin care & more. At Shop 12, Piccadilly Arcade, Grey St, Tauranga 9.30am - 5pm. Visit Facebook.com/ whispshop

Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf hvm@ lionsclubs.org.nz

Bible Seminars

Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm.

Title: “A journey through the Bible Song of Solomon.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Bingo

At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

BOP Model Powerboat Club

Race day 10am - 4pm. Follow the signs on Taurikura Drive, The Lakes, Tauriko.

Clivia Show

Te Puna Quarry Park gallery 12-4pm.

Display of flowering plants, plants for sale, growing advice.

Croquet

Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633

Fundraiser Concert

For Waipuna Hospice, with Hamilton Community Gospel Choir Oct 9 at Selwyn Ridge School Hall, Holmburn St, Welcome Bay 2-3.30pm. Cost $5.

Cheryl 027 212 7079

Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club

Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933

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 Power Boats

Racing at Lake Taurikura off Taurikura Drive in the industrial area of The Lakes Subdivision 10am. Follow the RC Boat signs. Brian 548 1334

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Graham 572 5419

Science & Christianity

Monday 3 October Alanon Family Group

Meet every Mon at St George’s Anglican Church, Gate pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 0508 425 266

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners

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

Udance2 - The Dance Centre.

Dean/Miki 542 1295 www.udance2. co.nz Email: udance2@xtra.co.nz

Bethlehem Bowls

Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free.

Wendy 578 2585

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

Brass & Percussion Players Welcome

Practice every Mon at 10 Yatton St, Tauranga 7pm. Jeremy 021 132 3341

Chess Mt Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term.

Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Chess, The Mount Club

Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Mon -Fri 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome. No appointment necessary. Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

Lecture series at St Enoch’s Church, 134 16th Ave, Tauranga 7-8.30pm. www.stenochs.org.nz

Animal Blessing

The Psychic Cafe, Greerton Community Hall 7pm. Large group of spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners.

Free refreshments. Door free $10, everything else free. 578 7205 www.psychiccafe.nz

Grade 3, meet every Mon at Otumoetai Primary School Hall 7.30pm.

A comprehensive programme for pipers & drummers. Experienced players welcome to join this competitive band.

Maureen 541 0532

Meet at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Shirley 575 6344

Practice every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www. taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Heather 575 9092

Sunday 2 October

For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cine-ma concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com St George’s Church & Tauranga SPCA invite “All creatures great & small” to the 2016 blessing of the animals at St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 10am. Dogs on leads, cats in carriers, birds/mice & other small critters in cages & horses/donkeys in the garden. 578 0245 or www.taurangaspca.co.nz

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. Preacher: Pastor Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz

Bethlehem Lions Market

Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at

Spiritual & Healing Centre

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Clairvoyant: Mike Thompson.

Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm.

Members $3, non $5. Free healing & cuppa. 022 0670 467

Tauranga Underwater Hockey

Juniors up to year 10 students & new players 5-6.15pm. Seniors Year 11 to Adult 6-7.45pm. Baywave Aquatic Centre every Sunday except holidays. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

City of Tauranga Pipe Band

Civic Choir Tauranga

Fitness League

Ladies exercise with dance to music.

Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am.

Gloria 548 0377

Fitness League

Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every

Fri 30 Sept – Sat 1 Oct 7.30pm (2pm 1 Oct only)

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Sat 8 Oct 4.30pm

Fri 14 & Sat 15 Oct 8pm

Tues 25 Oct 11.30am & 1.30pm

HONK! JR Steps Performing Arts

Tauranga Floral Arts Group

Presented by CDP

Baycourt Addison Theatre

TRIUMPHS & OTHER ALTERNATIVES Muscle Mouth & Tour Makers

Sun 9 Oct 8pm

Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Free Meditation Classes

Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm at 41 Sherwood St, Bellevue. Find peace, truth & wellbeing, its right inside you. David/ Trisha 570 1204

Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning at Vintage Car Clubrooms, Cliff Rd 10am. For those with Dutch roots (we speak English). $2 donation. 548 2835

Friends of the Library

Tauranga Library 5.30pm. Speaker: Stephanie Smith - Pakeha Settlement in Tauranga. All welcome. Betty 542 4322

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Line Dancing

Every Mon evening at Tauranga Citz Club, cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 6-8.30pm. 6-7pm beginners. $6pp per night. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up.

Meditation & See What Unfolds

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

Kevin 578 7205

Oceanside Probus Club

Meet first Mon of month at Mount Golf Club, 15 Fairway Ave (off Golf Rd) 9.30am. Guest speakers, social activities/ outings. Lyn 575 6339

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks.

Anne 548 1636

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Graded Mixed Pairs, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm.

Karen 576 0443

Recycled Teenagers

Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free.

Jennifer 571 1411

Spring into the Summer

Get your free wellness evaluation.

Svetlana 027 616 2124

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324

Tauranga City Silver Band

Practice every Mon 7pm. Some instruments & tuition available. New players welcome. Jeremy 021 132 3341

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. Shirley 577 0188

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, nonmembers $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs

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Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs.

Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm.

Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

The Artery Drawing Classes

For absolute beginners starts Oct 31 6.30pm. 6 weeks. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

Tuesday 4 October

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720

Altrusa Community Service Club

Petanque - Tga/BOP Club

Tues & Sunday at Blake Park 1pm. Equip available, all coaching given.

Linda 544 2818

South City Indoor Bowls

Open Fours Xmas Tournament (plate & raffle item) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Keith 577 1116

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Meet every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park, cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Grp

At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St every 1st & 3rd Tues of month 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am.

Helen 0274 177 581

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues.

Social night 4th Tues, each month.

Julie 544 0277

Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $2.50.

New players welcome. 544 8372

Guys, we need you to rotate, as partners, with the girls. No experience necessary as you will be given free lessons for 8 weeks. Denise 020 400 61340

Meet weekly at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989

Argentine Tango

Bayfair Petanque Club

Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459

BOP Linux Users

Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system. 1st Tues of the month at LJ Hooker, cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave 7-9pm. Experts & beginners welcome. $2. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Excel Toastmasters

Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm.

Learn excellent public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@ hotmail.com

Fitness League

Ladies exercise with dance to music.

Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 548 0377

Inachord Chorus

Women’s 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040

Israeli Dancing

Beginners group every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114

Lynette’s Fashions “Bubbles & Bites”

Celebrating the arrival of summer shoes, spot prizes. Jellicoe St, Te Puke 5-6.30pm.

Machine, Embroidery, Quilting

And sewing crafts meet 1st Tues of month at Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St 9.30am. 543 5193

Tauranga Toastmasters

The Artery Abstract Oil Painting

Otumoetai Matua Walking Group

Every Tues at Kulim Park 9am.

576 7339

Sunshine Dance Group

All sequence dancers past & present invited to 25th Reunion Silver Anniversary Dance Nov 23 in Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7-10.30pm. Dancing, reminiscing, supper, prizes. Dress: Semi formal. Entry: Ladies a plate of food or $5. Men $5pp. Replies to Rick/Jan 544 4379

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Meet every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Wairere Falls to graveyard & return.

Grade mod, approx. 5.5 hrs. Robbie 578 7107

Tauranga South Garden Club

Classes start Oct 26 9.30am. 6 weeks. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

Wednesday 5 October Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at end of Sterling Gate Road 10am. 578 2631

Arabian Spice Belly Dance

Learn the right moves & drills & dance with us. No partner required.

Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6.30-8.30pm. 576 4112 or 021 1245 982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Cards

Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939

Diabetes Help

United Church, Waihi Beach 1pm. Speaker: Debbie Cunliffe - “The what’s, whys and wherefore’s of diabetes.” www. diabeteshelp.org.nz Free appointments to see diabetes field worker available at Bondards Pharmacy Tauranga & Life Pharmacy Te Puke.

Fernland Spa Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am.

Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm.

Kevin 543 4044

Healing Rooms

Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Weds 1-3pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www. healingrooms.co.nz or 021 110 0878

Healing Rooms

Ocean Running

5k run & walk around Mauao base track every Tues.

Register from 5.15pm at Mt Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay. $5 entry includes free drink after run/walk & chance to win spot prize. Walkers start 5.45pm, runners 6pm. Phil 021 383 354

Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends.

Email mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or Gayle 027 439 3267

For absolute beginners starts Oct 25 9.30am. Go to Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

The Artery Watercolour Classes

Building communication & confidence 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

Chinese martial art training Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm & Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School, Papamoa 6.15-7.45pm.

New members welcome.

Brian 021 241 7059

Single Coffee Club 60+

Classes start Oct 25 7pm. 6 weeks. Go to Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu

Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Daily fee $5pp. Margaret 575 9792

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First Weds of month at Central Baptist Church Hall cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 1.30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Margaret 578 1017

Bay Coastal Healing Rooms, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd (Bayfair) Mt Maunganui. Caring, trained Christians pray for your physical, emotional & spiritual health. First & third Weds (5th & 19th Oct) 2.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary, no charge.

022 120 5406

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Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm start. Speaker: Helen Anderson - “Things that go bump/ mediumship.” Janet 027 264 0226

Narcotics Anonymous

Working the steps. Closed meeting every Weds at Downstairs Hall (accessed from the building’s rear), Salvation Army Recover Church, 375 Cameron Rd 7.30-9pm. If using drugs

The Artery Advancing Your Drawing

The Artery Good Impressions Printing

Classes start Oct 26 6pm. 6 weeks.

Go to Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

The Mighty Wurlitzer 90th Anniversary

Celebrated at Baycourt Addison Theatre 2pm with a programme organised by Tauranga Theatre Organ Society & the Baycourt team. Well known organist Scott Harrison will accompany a short silent film by Laurel & Hardy with music through the years. Tickets at Ticketek

Toastmasters

Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Thursday 6 October Awesome Clothing Sale

Good quality, all sizes & styles men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $5 a bag.

You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934

Club Mt Maunganui

Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes & visits to other clubs. Subsidised monthly dinners.

John 575 2422

Fitness League

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class.

Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am.

Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am.

Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170

Free Course on Budgeting

4 week course could help you get ahead & save money. Starts Oct 13 at Lifezone, 7 Oak Lane, Judea 10.15am or 7.15pm. To book, 571 6525 or www.capmoney.org

Free Meditation Classes

At Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 80 Alice Way, 1st left in Parton Rd, at Gordon Spratt Reserve 7pm.

Find peace, truth & wellbeing. It’s right inside you. Ian 576 2032

French Connection

For lovers of all things French. Come & meet like-minded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at La Mexica on the Strand between 4.30-6.30pm. Andrea: agohns@yahoo.co.nz

Happiness & Our Mind

Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained so you can start any date.

Cost $14 per class. Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Fortnightly classes, next class today 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org

LOL Laughter Wellness

Come & enjoy a laughter pickme-up session. Penguin Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 7-7.45pm. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Mount Underwater Club

Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (Cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui) 7.30pm. Presentation: Diving in Fiordland. New members welcome. Gail 021 471 768 or gail. bingham58@gmail.com

Papamoa 500 Card Club

Every Thurs at Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm. Dave 575 5887

Sunshine Dance Group

Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club.

Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart & associated diseases. Every Mon & Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai Rd 9.30-10.30am. $4pp. Diana 021 0476 155

The Artery Creative Writing

Starts Oct 27 9.30am or 6.30pm. 6 weeks. Go to: Book Classes page at www. theincubator.co.nz

Women’s Singing Group

Every Thurs at 68 1st Ave, Tauranga 11am. Beginners welcome. Interested? Marie 576 1300

Friday 7 October Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757

Arataki Artists Group

Meet every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome.

Chrissy 572 0818

Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group

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

Chess Tauranga

At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Mixed Pairs. Tauranga City Silver Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914

TaiChi QingGong 18 Moves

A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7pm. Gold coin donation. Join now. 571 5168

Te Puke Lawn Bowling Club

Palmer Court. Friday friendly roll up 12.30pm. New players welcome, bowls available. Mufti, flat soled shoes.

Paul 573 8991

The Artery Advancing Watercolour

Classes start Oct 28 9.30am. 6 weeks. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

The Rusty Mannequin Sale

At Historic Village 9am – 1pm. Huge range of fabulous top quality preloved women’s clothing $5-$10. Sizes 8-20.

Cash only.

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Christian author History does repeat itself wins award A New Zealand Christian author has received international recognition for his book titled ‘Small Beginnings’.

Dennis McLeod has been honoured as a winner in the religion Christian Inspirational category of the American 2016 Bookvana Awards for his book released in September 2016.

“Great things can come from small beginnings,” says Dennis. “They happened to me, and they can happen to you too.”

At some point in their lives, many people feel they have been rejected and forgotten. Dennis understands that feeling and shares his personal experience of rejection in his book.

“This is the story of the journey that started at age 15, when God started training me for the future and the work God had for me to do,” says Dennis.

He’s very happy and thankful for the book’s first award recognition.

“A lot of people have spoken about being able to put themselves into different parts of the story, they could relate to it. So I guess it’s been inspirational that way to show in the Lord that you can overcome these things.”

‘Divorce rapidly increasing’ and ‘Decay of religion and its values’ and ‘Sports becoming increasingly violent’ and ‘Obsession with pleasure and entertainment’ and ‘Taxes and spending of public money increasing’ and ‘The dignity and sanctity of the home undermined’.

Where do these headlines come from?

They were first printed 100-plus years ago by historian Edward Gibbons in a book detailing the social conditions that lead to fall of the Roman Empire. So history does repeat itself!

We’re heading into local body elections, then the Government elections next year.

Yes, the campaigning is in full swing. Soon, some will be elated to be elected, maybe others will be disappointed to be dropped.

It can be hard to decide who to vote for. But in my view some issues are clear. Certainly we want

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representatives – a mayor, councillors and board members – who are men and women of values and integrity, who support family, and honesty.

We want voices around our city’s decision making tables who believe in the future of our children, who are concerned about the protection of morality, who have foresight, but are also highly business savvy, practical, pragmatic, innovative and decisive.

Who would volunteer to be such a person?

Thankfully many have – and they need our prayers. We have the incredible freedom and right to vote, to influence the future of our city and region. That is something I for one value highly. So let’s vote to do our part to stop the headlines of history as above repeating itself in our beloved Bay of Plenty!

Pastor Stephen Whitwell, Tauranga.

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“PunctureSafe will also sear up all of your porosity leaks to stop air leaks and therefore increase your fuel economy by four to eight per cent in savings,” says Pete.

PunctureSafe comes in different grades – high speed, heavy duty, extra heavy duty – so there is a PunctureSafe product for every

Peter Wise of Puncturesafe BOP with a self-sealing product that eliminates punctures. vehicle. “Cars, trucks, motor bikes and motorhomes to name a few,” says Pete. “And it will never dry up, shrink or ball up in your tyres.”

Plumbing done right Plumbing Works Ltd, located in Judea, is a family business that has operated out of Tauranga since 1982.

They provide a one-stop shop to clients in the Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and surrounding areas.

“We cover all aspects of plumbing, gas fitting, drainage, roofing, plant rooms and medical gases servicing and installation,” says Plumbing Works Ltd’s owner and director Craig Coxhead.

Craig has a team around him with a huge knowledge of all the ins and outs of the industry, and a plant and machinery for the needs of any job.

“Regardless of the job, Plumbing Works Ltd has the knowledge, skill and equipment to do it,” says Craig.

Their dedicated maintenance and alterations team is available for any job, large or small, town or country – and being from a rural background the team is solutiondriven to deal with all clients’ needs.

James Loughlin, Brian Nicholson, director Craig Coxhead, Sarah Taplin and Darrell Brydon.

“Call us now on free phone 0800 002 009,” says Craig. “We now accept Farmlands card.”

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All loans must be approved and drawn down in our branch. Establishment and account maintenance fees apply.

Friday 30 September 2016

RUN ON LISTINGS arts and crafts

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP 4 October: 11am -1pm :Clay animals $30. 7 October: 11am -1pm :Ceramic painting $11-$26.

Come and paint your own plate, mug or more. Booking essential.

Contact Mary 027 906 8381. clayartstudionz@gmail.com

cars for sale

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

cleaner available

HOUSE CLEANING WORK wanted in Tauranga. Honest, reliable and fussy. $20 per hour. References available. Ph Bronwyn 021 0853 1101

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 call/text on 021 27 27 912

driving lessons

ANDY’S DRIVING INSTRUCTION $50 1 hour lesson, your car, $55 my auto.

Flexible appointments, 7 days a week. Ph 0274 488 505

entertainment

TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available.

Ph 574 8533 today

financial

ACCOUNTING PAYROLL SOLUTIONS Require assistance? Monthly accounts, payroll, GST. Xero partner. Call today at Athenree 07 863 4438 email: aps.accounts@xtra.co.nz

flatmate wanted

SEMI RURAL, must be good with pets. No drugs. $160pw including power.

Ph 027 404 9268

real estate

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UKULELE, ARIA, Case, New Condition, $75 ono. Ph 543 9270

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 GARDEN GETTING YOU DOWN? It looks a mess! Weeds winning the battle! The shrubs are looking like a jungle. For a good job done at affordable rates ph Mike 578 2445 or txt 021 0810 7762 LAWNMOWING HONEST reliable operator. Mulch or catch + edges done from only $20.

Ph/txt Peter 027 201 2886 or 575 9903 PEAVINE, conventional bales available. Can also be purchased for $10 by the sack full. Barley straw also available. Ph 533 1922 or www.billwebb.co.nz

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 and found

FOUND DOMESTIC LONG HAIR tabby and white female cat, Pyes Pa area, Ref: 24279 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found pitbull X puppy gold female, Poripori area, Ref: 24280 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black/white male cat, Welcome Bay area, Ref: 24284 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black male cat, Kaimais area, Ref: 24286 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found grey tabby male cat, Katikati area, Ref: 24288 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby male cat, Te Puke area, Ref: 24289 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

mobility

lost and found

Found domestic medium hair cream/ginger female Cat, Katikati area, Ref: 24290 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found grey torti female cat, Pyes Pa area, Ref: 24291 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black/white male cat, Te Puke area, Ref: 24295 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found domestic long hair tabby female cat, Omokoroa area, Ref: 24299 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found grey tabby female cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 24300 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found ginger/white male cat, Brookfield area, Ref: 24305 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or videos please.

Please ph 576 7105 MUMS MARKET. Space for any business or service wanting to promote themselves beyond friends, family and Facebook. http://mums4mumsmarket. wixsite.com/mumsmarkets or mums4mumsmarket@gmail.com OP SHOP OPEN Thurs & Fri 10am - 2pm, 19 Amber Crescent.

All the clothes you can fit into a bag supplied for $5.

situations vacant

CARING PERSON REQUIRED Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm. Some weekend work required. Meal preparation/household tasks for elderly woman. Modern home Bethlehem. Ph 021 337 591 SEMI RETIRED FENCER/ FARMER Required for Orchard Development Work. Part or Full Time. Ph Andrew 027 222 1903

to let

STUDIO WITH KITCHEN, bathroom and toilet located at Ohauiti. Suitable for working person. $195pw including reasonable power and water.

References apply.

Ph 021 575 307

trades & services

APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

NEED MORE

Ideal as an extra bedroom or home office Three convenient sizes: standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $70pw large 4.2m x 2.4m - $85pw xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $100pw Fully insulated with lockable ranchslider, large window, power, security lights, curtains, carpet, smoke alarm & even a small deck.

Minimum 6 month rental period.

Visit our display cabin at: 17 Plummers Point Road, WHAKAMARAMA or 159 Jellicoe Road, TE PUKE or call for a free brochure.

ASPHALT CRACK FILLING. Adds years to your asphalt. Stop water seeping under asphalt and creating pot holes. Also small pot holes filled. Jim 576 7339 or 027 383 5507

Need Short Term Mobility Equipment?

Hire & Sales Available from...

• Knee Scooters • Wheelchairs • Orthopaedic Chairs • Commodes • Crutches • Walkers • Shower Chairs • Toilet Frames • Overbed Tables ... and more!

Brook Street, Tauranga Ph / Fax / AHrs 07 578 4874 www.tubularequipment.co.nz Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00pm

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277

865 kawikadesign.com

SPACE?

BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

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HANDY MAN CAN-DU. Bathroom Renovations, Decks and stairs, pergolas, small plastering and painting jobs, water blasting. Free quotes.

Ian The Fix it Man. 45 years tradesman. noknoi@clear.net.nz 021 670 770 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 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 PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting.

Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TILER, FLOORS AND WALLS, kitchens and bathrooms. 30 years experience. Ph Brian 0274 820 262 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing.

Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510 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 WINDOW CLEANING Home, business, rural. Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke.

Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

travel & tours

”A A A” - QUEENSTOWN & BEYOND STAY PUT AUTUMN COLOURS HOLIDAY 2017. Tour 2: - Return flights from Tauranga to Stewart Island & Ulva Island.

Tour 3: - Whitianga, Coromandel Tip & Fletcher Bay. Tour 4: “Come - Be - A - Pioneer” on The East Cape. (Opotiki to Gisborne Via The Coast). Contact our Hinterland Tours Team to chat about our memorable holidays and entertaining shows. Door to Door Service & Free Newsletters.

Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 JAN 2017 – ANOTHER FORGOTTEN WORLD ADVENTURE – rail, road & boat tour. Are you looking for adventure, maybe just a bit of nostalgia - wanting the WOW factor? New Plymouth - coast and gardens. Whangamomona – forgotten world hotel &

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cont

rail karts. Laurens Lavender Garden – forgotten highway.

Taumaranui – rail karts & river cruising. Chateau – classical, majestic old world charm and luxury hospitality. Then come & get lost in the Forgotten World with Zealandier Tours – Phone Zealandier Tours on 575 6425 for more details.

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – (1) October 11th 3 Days Whangaparoa & Birds of Paradise Tiritiri Matangi Island Restoration. (2) November 4th 4 Days Rhododendron Festival. (3) November 12th 4 Days Northern Coromandel Beaches. (4) December 1st 6 Days McKenzie Country’s Bluewater Resort, Mt Cook National Park & Lupins in Bloom. (5) December 11th 5 Days Discover Rangitikei River Lodges & Gentle Annie. (6) December 22nd 6 Days Fabulous Festival of Lights Christmas Getaway. Book Now seats are limited – Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & Free colour catalogue: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting.

Email: kim@no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult.

Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point.

Ph 571 8450

wanted

HELP! URGENTLY need 5 10 acres of suitable land for Ponies Plus to lease? Long term preferred. Contact Helen 027 957 2887 WE WANT YOUR BACKYARD! Have you landscaped recently or within the last year? Do you have the photos of before you started? We’d like to do a story on your backyard transformation with photos to be included in the fantastic new local magazine – MySpace if you do! Email Kathy today – Kathy@sunmedia.co.nz

wanted to rent

ACCOMMODATION URGENTLY REQUIRED prefer with garage for 2 working men with 3 old good dogs. Would accept accommodation in rural location. Please phone Geoff 022 098 6654 LOOKING FOR TWO BEDROOM unit/cottage for both mother and daughter, both working full time. House proud, excellent references. Have small, well behaved quiet dog. Ph Maxine 027 308 4068 THREE OR FOUR BEDROOM house, Brookfield/Otumoetai/ Bellevue area for professional working family. Ph 027 348 1706 URGENT NEED OF ACCOMMODATION, board or rental for prof male. Ph 021 0634 175 or 027 672 1072

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