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A flag to knock your socks off?

There’s been plenty said already about the NZ flag project, to the point that most people are tired of hearing about it.

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It hasn’t reached feverish levels of passion; Kiwis have failed to get highly patriotic and energised by this discussion. Perhaps we’re still gobsmacked at the cost.

Whatever the reason, the process has failed to generate a level of enthusiastic hype necessary to gain a convincing result either way. To topple the existing flag, any challenger should knock our socks off.

That hasn’t happened. I don’t see you so fired up about the alternative that the country is fizzing at the gills to get on with it. That doesn’t mean the old flag should stay forever, just that now isn’t the time for it to be replaced.

Much of the debate has been pointless, a perfectly straightforward democratic process hijacked by those with petty political agendas. That has robbed the campaign of its energy and direction.

Who’s flag is it?

Such as the mindset that some people have, to vote against change because it was John Key’s idea. That’s pathetic. This is not Key’s flag. It’s Kyle Lockwood’s.

Just because Mr Key likes it, doesn’t make it a good or a bad flag. He’s just voicing his opinion, which every New Zealander is entitled to do. And we should expect our Prime Minister to have a view. It would be pretty weak leadership if he didn’t have a view…and express it. Yes, it cost a lot of money. Too much, and everyone I know agrees. But that shouldn’t sway your vote either. Too late,

shortcomings of the law. Do not try this at home…

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the dosh is blown, and no amount of angst will get it back.

My advice is simple. Just vote for whichever flag you like.

Don’t get dragged into whose idea it was, or the whys and wherefores of personalities promoting it; or any guilt trips about historical connections.

Those who fought and died in wars did so to give us, future generations, the opportunity to have choices. They’re mostly buried under the fern or the kiwi, not Jack or any of his reincarnations. We respect the fallen for their sacrifice and their commitment to freedom.

They would not have expected to influence freedom of choice from beyond the grave.

We could go on for years debating whether the new proposed flag is a worthy contender or not, but no-one has come up with any better.

I’m not convinced it’s the perfect replacement, but I can’t suggest anything better. Yes, the challenger has grown on me as time has gone by, but does it have the “wow” factor?

‘Yeah, nah’. Best we get on with it, then. Pick one. Have a vote. Be part of the process. And happily accept whatever is the outcome then we can get on with the real importance stuff.

Because the old flag ain’t perfect, but neither is the alternative.

Will anything ever be?

Media above the law?

Since the Police have decided not to prosecute TV3 reporters after they fraudulently and illegally purchased a firearm for the purposes of a story, does this signal to the news industry that we can all go breaking the law for the sake of getting a sensational yarn?

Is a “slap on the wrist with a wet bus ticket” warning the harshest repercussions we can expect?

The RR brains trust is now brimming with ideas of how we could perform criminal acts, write about it, and then claim it was all just to bring attention to

First up, I plan to sneak into the nearest distillery and attempt to drown myself in the whiskey vat. Not for the purpose of enjoying a near-lethal dose of single malt, but to write an expose on how to thwart the tight security surrounding distilleries.

Remind me to take a bucket of ice and a cigar.

Next we’ll go a step better than gunslinger du Plessis-Allan.

We’ll smuggle a Scud missile into the country and blow up a small but pointless town somewhere, such as Remuera. Not because we don’t like the people there; but to highlight how terrorists could do the same, and who knows, unless we bring it to public attention, the bad guys might take a dislike for, say, Ponsonby, and explode it into a 300 metre high plume of righteous indignation and latte.

Also on the hit list: Throwing sex toys at members of Parliament.

Oh hang on, that’s already been done, and yes, a similar result to the TV3 firearms case – no charge. Only the dildo-propelling protester wasn’t hiding behind the cloak of journalism…she was simply a nutter with no better place to lunge a sex toy.

It would make an excellent story to let a bronze whaler loose in Baywave.

There might be a few casualties, but until our exclusive story, who knew it was possible to create so much fishy mayhem at the hydroslide?

Robbing a train. Just to prove it’s still possible to stage a spectacular heist. I’ve no idea what we’ll do with the stash of pinus radiata logs that were destined for the Port of Tauranga, maybe the gang will each be able to build a small house.

Police will let us off because we’ll do it without de-railing the train. So there can’t be any allegations of a miscarriage of justice. Send us your suggestions for spectacular-but-criminal stunts in the name of journalism. We’ll make you famous, and recommend a good lawyer. brian@thesun.co.nz Warning: Don’t break the law. We will not be held responsible for whiskey vat drownings or criminal acts performed.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. A man died at the famous Glenfiddich distillery in Scotland after leaping into a vat of whiskey. The 46 year old drowned in the 50,000 litre tank. “Drown in a cold vat of whiskey? Death, where is thy sting?” - WC Fields.

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Three years in a P house A family of six including a baby are coming to terms with health issues they say they have accrued from three years of unknowingly living in a former Tauranga P Lab.

The Pauls moved out after Methsafe inspected the property in early January and found it was still heavily contaminated from more than three years ago, when former tenants were arrested on drugs charges.

Police raided James Cook Drive in November 2012, suspecting a meth lab was operating there.

In a media statement, Police say swabs were taken but results weren’t returned to them from Institute of Environmental Science and Research until July 2013.

Because of the delay, the information wasn’t passed on to property owner David McQuoid or Tauranga City Council.

Ngere and her husband Ryan, Ngere’s father Tai and three children including the baby girl, who was born while the family was living in the house, are all suffering from health issues, says Ngere.

The now one-year-old was recently in hospital with a severe skin rash across her back, which doctors are unsure how to treat, says Ngere.

The baby used to lie on the contaminated flooring of the house.

“The whole time we were there we had skin rashes,

breathing problems, but our baby who was born in there at the house, and my dad – they were the ones we were really concerned about.

“That’s why we did the meth test,” says Ngere.

She says they had Methsafe test the house after repeated requests to David failed.

David says the first indication he had of the house’s toxicity is when Methsafe conducted tests in January 2016 at the tenants’ request, and they were positive.

“Methsafe rang up to say ‘We have done a test on your property – and it came up positive’.”

Police told him previous tenants were arrested as a result of the 2012 raid, and they said there was drugs, but he didn’t hear anything else, says David.

“And we now found out a week ago that the Police did do a test but their administration team failed to let us know the response of the test,” says David.

“We found that out, it was the beginning of February or end of January this year.”

Ngere says David did know about the house’s P lab history because she confronted him about it upon signing the lease. When she asked him if the house had been professionally decontaminated, he said it had been.

To read the full story go to www.theweekendsun.co.nz or www.sunlive.co.nz; Search for ‘Family’s P house horror’.

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Historic reminder unearthed

A reminder of the months after the Pearl Harbour attack in December 1941, when Kiwis feared and prepared for a Japanese invasion, was revealed in earthworks at Gate Pa this week.

The soil profile, revealed by digging behind the Gate Pa shopping centre, shows the filled-in tank trench that once surrounded Tauranga, built to prevent invading Japanese tanks from breaking out of town into the hinterland.

The anti-tank trench was part of a sudden rush of costal defence construction spurred by Japanese advances after the Pearl Harbour attack.

Tolley tackles cost of gangs

The Government has launched a programme aimed at curbing the harm and slashing the cost of gang life.

And it’s starting right here in the Bay of Plenty.

The Government’s earmarked $1.1 million for the Bay of Plenty and the East Coast to assist the partners and children of gang members to lead successful lives and help steer young people away from gang life.

The Ministry of Social Development will team up with local social service agencies to provide intensive support services, increased educational achievement and employment opportunities for gang-connected families, with a major focus on youth mentoring and positive role modelling.

Rock works to cause delays

Motorists travelling between Tauranga and Rotorua via State Highway 26 are advised to expect delays due to rock stabilisation works in Mangorewa Gorge.

The New Zealand Transport Agency expects work to continue until end of March.

“The road will be reduced to a single lane, with 30km/h speed restrictions.

“There will also be a 24/7 traffic light control system in place for the duration of the work.

“Road users should anticipate delays through this route and allow an additional few minutes for their journey.”

Fatal crash driver sentenced

The driver found guilty of causing a crash which killed a Te Puke man has been sentenced to 150 hours’ community work and disqualified from driving for two years.

Aaron William Alexander Ward, 37, from Hamilton, appeared in Tauranga District Court this week and was found guilty of careless driving causing death.

Ward crossed the centreline and crashed with an oncoming vehicle on State Highway 33, near Paengaroa, on March 30, 2015. Te Puke man Ian Foote was killed in the crash.

SunLive Comment of the Week This was posted by Gigilo on the story ‘Getting tough on the gangs’.

“You may be surprised, authorities are hamstrung by their own laws. But as the members of organised crime and big business find their way around the ‘rules’, so will this team with more intelligence (info) than you can imagine. I expect them to kick butT, take prisoners and recover millions in non-taxed earnings. THUMBS UP.”

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Only one catches the light I spent most of 1997 travelling the world, or at least Asia and Eastern Europe. A year of many firsts, a year that changed me deeply, a year that really turned me into a passionate Kiwi. I found travelling made me more tuned than normal to the Down Under accent.

it was the joyful tears at reuniting with my family, but the most striking recollection was the light, sheer, sharp, squinting light, searing itself in my mind. Foreign travellers speak of this effect, we who live here get

It’s funny but you can spot Kiwis a mile off when overseas. There’s a casual nonchalance we express, regardless of circumstance that makes us beguiling to many, attractive to some, perhaps even rude to a few. I loved the year offshore, with the silver fern on my backpack, typically chest puffing whenever NZ and our extraordinary achievements had the opportunity for a mention.

I drank at Earls Gate, I watched the All Blacks at Lansdowne Rd and had a white Christmas feeling strangely out of sorts and nostalgic for Te Puna.

I returned home in early 1998. Perhaps

adjusted, perhaps familiarity breeds a sunglass effect, but the light truly dances off our shores and hinterland like no other country. We stand out, this place of ours, our little space, it glints in the world,

catching the world’s eye more than an island at the bottom of the world ought to.

This is why I support the alternative flag.

It captures our light. I went for a run on Saturday around Tauranga’s inner harbour estuary. Across the estuary is a huge flag pole donated by a local civic leader that of course normally flies the current NZ flag.

I barely notice it.

Today as I ran I saw this silver fern catching the light of a stunning summer’s afternoon. From across the harbour I could see it, flashing its light almost incandescent at times, with its blue the exact shade of the sky. For a moment I was quite choked up, it just felt like us.

I know it has cost a lot. I know politicians of all hues have not helped the debate, but can I ask you to do this one last thing…

Before you vote, can you go outside, and just look at the two flags flying in the sun.

One has done its job admirably, and if it is chosen it will still fly proudly. But only one catches the light. Only one sparkles like the rare gem of a nation we are. Let’s have a flag that stands out in the world like we do.

Barking dogs: Putting the record straight It was shambolic again Saturday night – shotgun blasts, six in all, howling dogs and irritable sleep-deprived neighbours.

Then at 11.11am Wednesday Dawn McNaughton packed up and left her house.

“I have had enough barking for today – I need some peace and quiet.”

And all this in an idyllic pastoral setting at the bottom of Welcome Bay Rd near Te Puke Highway.

Last week The Weekend Sun reported the squabble between neighbours and a local kennel operator. It’s about noise and dogs barking, could be as many as 100 dogs barking at all times of the day and night.

The neighbours want peace and quiet while the owner of the kennels say he’s working things through with the Tauranga City Council. Dawn says she saw so much feedback to the story on SunLive it was “wearing her down”. “The noise, the heat, everyone’s so ratty. I am not excitable but this is doing my head in.”

Website commenters were pointing the finger at Dawn and friends. Who was in the district first – kennels or the neighbours?

Why did you buy into the area knowing the kennels were there? “Not helpful,” says Dawn. “And does it really matter?”

Regardless, the McNaughton family has occupied their land since 1938 – half a century before the kennels. She insists she is not point-scoring. “But if I was considering

a move into the district at the moment I wouldn’t. No-one would.”

And if she was planning to sell she couldn’t. “I couldn’t have an open day because they would hear the racket from the kennels and run.”

Dawn points out this is a new problem.

The kennels had been a good neighbour for many years and the barking problem only became an issue last September.

“What happened then that changed things? I am a practical person. I am looking for a solution.” She suggests something called a “piezo tweater” – a device that emits a high frequency signal only dogs can hear and silences them.

In the meantime the shotgun blasts are doing the job.

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Pooches in the park

Western Bay of Plenty District Council animal services officer Betty Hall with Alfie.

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Gary Jackson has trained about 20,000 dogs as a full-time dog trainer since starting his career 33 years ago, but the world-renowned talent doesn’t own his own dog.

That’s because during the last 20 years he’s been travelling around the world teaching dog bite prevention seminars to animal control officers and different government agencies.

The talented trainer is taking time out of his busy doggy training schedule to headline Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Doggy Day Out at Western Ave, Omokoroa, on March 5.

Gary will be discussing responsible animal ownership, dog bite prevention, behaviour problems and tackling the most common dog issues, including barking dogs.

“I think the biggest complaint council gets is barking dogs,” says Gary. “I’ll be there the whole day just advising what the cause is and how to fix it.

“Hopefully, with all the people there and from what I talk about, they’ll be able to put it to action, solve a few problems and stop a lot from happening.”

Barking usually stems from dogs being suspicious and overprotected by their owners, says Gary.

“That’s all caused by dogs that are taken from the litter too early or too late, miss out on the socialisation period, or sleep in the bedroom.

“That creates dependant dogs, which then have a high suspicion and become overprotective and get separation anxiety and they relieve that through barking and howling at everything that moves.”

WBOPDC’s Doggy Day Out organiser Alison Curtis says the inaugural event in 2015 was a huge success. “This year we’ll also have Alfie our ‘spokesdog’ to encourage people to have their say on what changes they’d like to see in our Dog Control Policy review.”

The Doggy Day Out will feature plenty of poochfuelled fun including Mount Maunganui Dog Agility Club, dog competitions, dog adoptions, rescue dogs, on the spot microchipping, food and drink, and much more. The Doggy Day Out is on March 5 from 10am-2pm.

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ENSPIRE CHALLENGE IS OPEN

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The maker of an inspiring video featuring a stuffed penguin to deliver a clean up the environment message is encouraging entries for the second Enspire Challenge.

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Rebekah Richards won the first Enspire competition in 2015, with a video using stuffed bird toys to illustrate the effects of rubbish and pests on wildlife at Mount Maunganui.

‘There’s a Problem in our Backyard’ showed just how devastating – or healing – human actions can be to the environment. “We have to get out there and make a difference,” says Rebekah.

“I entered because I wanted to get the message across about how our environment can’t cope if we

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SATURDAY, 5 MARCH 10AM-2PM WESTERN AVENUE, OMOKOROA

Our second annual Doggy Day Out is back this weekend – with a fun-filled day planned on Saturday, March 5 at Omokoroa’s Western Avenue.

After a successful first event in Te Puke last year, our Animal Services team are bringing an even bigger event to Omokoroa with world-renowned dog trainer Gary Jackson set to be a highlight. Council’s ‘spokesdog’ Alfie will be there to encourage

people to have their say on the Dog Control Policy review, raising important issues such as exercise areas, public place restrictions, and dog poo control. He’ll be joined by his adopt-a-dog friends all looking for new homes.

Last year’s favourites will return too, including the dog photobooth, dog agility displays, competitions, on the spot microchipping and registration, dog adoptions – and plenty more!

Follow our Doggy Day Out event on Facebook for more information.

LOVE THE ARTS Do you have an interest in creativity and an understanding of how arts and culture contribute to community development?

Creative Tauranga is seeking four new board members. The charitable trust is funded by Western Bay and Tauranga City councils. The Board is responsible for overseeing the strategic

ignore what we as a species have done to it over the year. We have to get out there and do what we can to make a difference.”

Rebekah donated the $2000 grant she won to the Mauao Wildlife Trust, and watched her winning video screen at last year’s TEDx Tauranga.

The Enspire competition encourages people aged 12-24 to create a short video that inspires people to think more, and do more, about caring for their environment. Entries are open now until 1 April.

Enspire is run collectively by Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. More information in available on the Enspire BOP Facebook page.

and financial planning of the Trust and delivery of contracted services to the councils.

This is an exciting chance for people who love the arts, can engage effectively with the community, and can offer a fresh dimension to the Trust.

You can apply at: www.creativetauranga.org.nz by 5pm Friday, 11 March.

Tauranga City and Western Bay councils’ Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is up for review this year. This plan, jointly adopted

for the first time by the two councils in 2010, covers things such as rubbish collections, recycling, landfills, and our general approach to managing waste.

The results of the review will decide what we do with waste for the next six years – so it’s important we get it right!

In March we’ll begin discussions with our communities to see what changes you’d like to the current plan! Keep an eye out.

OPEN DAYS ON TE PUKE WASTEWATER Two open days for the Te Puke Wastewater Treatment plant in March will give locals a rare opportunity to see first-hand what happens when you flush your toilet or empty your kitchen sink.

Council’s 35-year term wastewater discharge resource consent for the plant expires in November this year, so Council is preparing to lodge a renewal resource consent application to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council for May 2016.

This entails preparing detailed information about the plant’s performance and also requires an Assessment of Environmental Effects identifying the effects of the plant on the environment and how they can be managed.

Council’s Utilities Manager Kelvin Hill says consideration of alternatives for discharge of wastewater from the plant will be part of the

renewal process. At present the plant discharges into the Waiari Stream.

Council is seeking feedback and support on the consent renewal. Kelvin says it’s important for people to have the opportunity to be involved in the consent process. “This is also a chanceto see how a treatment plant operates.”

For more information and to attend the guided tour please email: tepukewwrc@westernbay.govt.nz

Open Days at the Te Puke Memorial Hall: Monday, 14 March from 4.30pm

Staff and councillors will be present to explain the consent process and talk with people.

Saturday, 19 March, 9am-1pm Guided tours of the treatment plant.

Shuttle buses will leave the hall every half-hour to take people to the plant.

Please remember if you have a problem, query, complaint or compliment about anything to do with Council and its service, please contact our customer services team.

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$249,990 ($1,220/m2 house only) House of Science robotics team members Gaby Absalom, 14, Kate Low, 17, George Feast, 15, Dean Strydom, 17, Callum McLeod, 16, and Samuel Gillies-Smith, 14. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

An opportunity to go up against the ‘best of the bots’ at the VEX Robotics World Championships has been awarded to House of Science Tauranga after qualifying at the 2016 New Zealand VEX Robotics National Championship in Auckland.

The annual two-day event challenged 72 teams to design and build a robot to play against other teams from around the country in a game-based engineering challenge.

Performing exceptionally in the driving skills, during a oneminute time trial, secured House of Science a spot at the World Championships in Kentucky, USA. The charitable trust also took

home five trophies, with students from both teams, Dean Strydom, Kate Low, Callum McLeod, Samuel Gillies-Smith, George Feast and Gabby Absalom, walking away with two Division Finalist awards.

Dean and Kate also received the Amaze Award for robots that demonstrated innovative design skills, while House of Science director Chris Duggan was awarded Teacher of the Year.

Volunteer of the Year Award went to Paul and Toni de Rijk.

It’s the second year House of Science has entered the nationals and Chris is thrilled with the teams’ top results.

“We’re really proud of our kids.

They didn’t just compete well; they also represented Tauranga and House of Science admirably. It’s really exciting.”

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House of Science is a charitable trust, connecting the local science community through the sharing of resources and knowledge. It recently entered into a partnership with the Wright Family Foundation, which provides an annual donation of $100,000, delivering crucial support for an organisation that aligns with their goals of helping individuals achieve their potential.

Robotics is a core part of the House of Science curriculum, offering a school holiday programme which gives children aged 10-14 a platform to experiment, as well as the chance for high school students to build and drive their own constructions.

For the next two months, the students will be raising money to find the $5000 each required to get them State-side.

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Flag change infuriates As the country closes in on the final vote in the ‘change the flag’ campaign, the decision to fly the alternative flag this week from the Takitimu Drive roundabout flagpole is delighting some, but infuriating others.

One of the infuriated is Mount Maunganui solicitor Rob Paterson, who says flying anything other than the official New Zealand flag from the pole breaches the flag pole’s resource consent.

The decision to fly the alternative flag on alternate days is made by Tauranga City Council, which is also responsible for policing the flagpole resource consent. The council is acting on the advice of Rebecca Perrett, general manager environmental services, who states that as the alternative flag is being alternated with the New Zealand national flag, it is in general accordance with the conditions of resource consent.

TCC also asked New Zealand Flag consideration project manager Martin Rodgers if the council can

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fly the New Zealand flag and alternative flag on alternate days. The advice is that it’s at the council’s discretion. Rob says it’s unlawful.

The Government advice deals with flying of the referendum flags in a public place generally, which has nothing to do with the flagpole at Takitimu Drive with its specific and clear RMA Consent terms.

“Tauranga City Council is the consent holder, and also the consenting and enforcement authority, yet it saw fit to use one of its TCC staff members to justify the inane conclusion that the silver fern referendum flag is in some way an alternative NZ National Flag – it is not,” says Rob. Rob says he’s taken advice that confirms flying the alternative flag is an illegal act on the part of the council.

Obtaining an Enforcement Order through the Environment Court though will take weeks or months and possibly cost $10,000-$20,000.

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It was thrust under her nose as she was headed home down State Highway 2 to Waihi Beach.

And she took offence. “I was astonished – astonishment [was] overcome by disdain.”

It was a big, bold ‘F-bomb’ woven into the livery on the back of a campervan operated by Wicked – an international campervan company which has courted considerable controversy with its provocative branding.

“They may think f*** signwritten on their vehicles is edgy. Well, let me tell them, edgy is funny. This isn’t funny, it’s crass!” What she considered crass was the message: “They say you are what you eat... but I don’t remember eating a f***ing legend”. The Wicked Fbomb had exploded, shattering her sense of what’s right and proper.

“What right have they?” she asks.

“Of course they don’t have any right because we still have some general standards of decency. They wouldn’t be allowed to use that

word on an advertising hoarding.

“And it wasn’t advertising because it didn’t reference the company.

“It was just a foul message, the expletive was unnecessary and I had it thrust in my face for 25km.”

No, she didn’t want to be identified. “That’s not important.

“What is important is a company’s attempt at pre-pubescent humour.”

She had discussed the issue with a number of people and hadn’t yet found anyone who thought it was amusing. A Minister of the crown could be included.

“I support free speech but these messages are in appallingly bad taste,” says the Minister of Energy and Resources and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges.

“I hope they change to messages that aren’t so incredibly offensive.”

This latest complaint comes just a couple of weeks after a Tauranga woman defaced the message on another Wicked campervan.

“The message read: ‘Support your local P dealer’. She used an indelible black marker to add the word ‘Don’t’. And in Whangarei, MP Shane Reti took his offence

to the local district council, which in turn reminded Wicked of its signage bylaw. “No person shall erect or display a sign that explicitly or implicitly is objectionable or offensive…” The council could seek an injunction against Wicked or a conviction for breach of bylaws.

The maximum penalty is $20,000. “School children in New Zealand get punished for using foul language,” says the Waihi Beach complainant.

“And if I’d had my six-year-old grandchild sitting next to me in the car reading that language on the van, there would have been an obvious double standard.”

She also believes it’s a really bad reflection on New Zealand.

“Why do we have to be abusive to motorists, why do we have to be abusive to our visitors?”

The Weekend Sun called Wicked’s 0800 number in Auckland. We were told to email our concerns.

When we insisted on discussing the matter we were told someone would ring us back. They didn’t. Neither has the company responded to our emailed questions.

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The night when love came calling Fiona McDonald dropped to one knee in a crowded restaurant at the Mount and put it to him straight.

own, he is nice to me and he makes me laugh.”

So on Monday evening she lured him to Astrolabe on the pretence of a few drinks with friends.

The love song went up, the Mount Dance Company came out and he was suspicious.

“Why are those people dancing in our faces?”

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enough. “I just popped the question and he said ‘Yes’ straight away.”

Astrolabe erupted with applause. “I was both relieved and excited,” says the bride-to-be.

However, the husbandto-be didn’t want to share his excitement with The Weekend Sun. He wanted marriage, but not the limelight.

“No name please.”

Fiona figures she’s due some happiness.

She’s been single for many years since divorcing at 35.

And she admits to “having kissed a few frogs before finding her prince”.

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Waste reduction projects gain funds Five Bay of Plenty waste reduction projects have received a share of a $50,000 fund aimed at maximising the benefits and minimising the harm from waste.

Administered by Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the Waste Resources Advisory Group launched the fund in 2014 to support local businesses, industry, councils, or community groups to improve waste management.

Successful groups in this second round of funding are Beyond the Bin, Heilala Vanilla, Tauranga City Council, CReW Whakatane and Good Neighbour Food Rescue.

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Raw and powerful story of abuse Rowena and Phil Paikea, 38 years married.

He was fully fledged Black Power, he was violent, “beat on his missus” and had serious alcohol and drugs issues.

And “no” he couldn’t talk to The Weekend Sun right now because he was babysitting – minding the granddaughter. The paradox is not lost.

The lapsed gangster is now also advising kids on lifestyle choices; he is marrying people and burying them; he is a celebrant. The woman he “beat on” is now his wife of 38 years. “We are still in love.”

The story of Phil Paikea’s redemption will become a story of inspiration and hope at the Rangiuru Rugby Club in Te Puke tonight.

The people of Te Puke are invited to the club to hear what they can do about one of New Zealand’s biggest social issues, family abuse.

“Phil can help change New Zealand for men and women so children grow up in safe environment,” says Tauranga Moana Abuse Prevention Strategy coordinator Heather Beddie.

Reporting of abuse in Te Puke is no better or worse than any other town. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t improve attitudes and behaviours; and we can certainly learn from the experiences of someone like Phil Paikea. We are very fortunate to have him.”

The Phil Paikea story is raw and powerful.

“Some of my friends would smash a woman like they would smash a man. I was never like that but at the same time I do not want to minimise my offending. I did lay a hand on my partner, I did beat on her. Abuse is abuse.” And there was the mental torment. “I would drive my car flat tack to scare the hell out of her and overtake on corners. I was an arsehole mate.” He met Rowena when she was just 17. But even when she was pregnant with his child she decided a gangster, his violence and his substance abuse would not figure in her future.

“She waited until I was locked up on a serious assault charge and fled – even though I threatened to kill her.” The abuse went on from behind bars.

Then as he sat on the edge of a bunk in a holding cell his partner’s words resonated.

“If you don’t change, I will leave.”

The late District Court judge Rutherford Paul gave Paikea a break, with the warning that if he ever appeared before him again “prison would be his future”.“It didn’t make any sense to me to go to prison.” So he did his periodic detention and chased his partner to Christchurch. She wasn’t immediately forgiving. “Whenever I got into trouble I would make promises that I would not keep.”

To read more about a gang member’s special relationship with a judge, go to www.theweekendsun. co.nz; Search for ‘Raw and powerful story of abuse’.

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Let’s be productive by fixing legacy issues Who would’ve thought that an organisation in 2016, which owns $3 billion of assets and spends $185 million annually, has archaic computer systems that struggles to share information internally?

Poor ICT systems can slow organisations down, entrench department silos, and may lead to inaccurate financial modelling.

This week, Tauranga City

Council presented our draft annual plan to the public for feedback.

It’s a budget that enables us to successfully manage a growing city, while keeping rates and debt below what we forecasted last year.

Current low interest rates has given us an amazing opportunity to fix legacy issues within the organisation. Previous councils cut internal spending for a short-term gain, but it created long-term problems for the city. For example, I’ve heard some employees cannot move to Tauranga because their home hasn’t been consented and the rental market is too tight.

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Armoured for combat After 18 years of medieval combat, Charlie Tapsell’s worst injury is a lost toenail.

“I wasn’t wearing my steel feet and I kicked [someone] right in the shin.”

Not quite the sort of injury you’d expect from someone who fights with a sword and full body armour.

By day Charlie works as an engineer for the local council – but in his free time, he dons his armour, swings his 1.8kg sword, wields his 4kg shield, and battles in medieval combat.

He’ll be competing alongside three Australian and three New Zealand teams in the Historical Medieval Battles being run as a side attraction, as part of the Tattoo and Art Expo this weekend.

Charlie, who’s “not far off 37” has been running the Tauranga Armoured Combat club since 2007, and has even tried his hand at blacksmithing in order to make his own gear.

It’s significantly cheaper to make his own armour than it is to buy it, says Charlie. “I’ve made pretty much 90 per cent of my own armour, [and] we make most of our own weapons.

“It can be a lot more time, but it saves you a lot of money.”

But it’s not all fun and games. Charlie maintains a fitness regime in order to stay fighting fit in the 42kg of armour.

“I do Muay Thai three nights a week, and I have my regular sword fighting training on a Sunday afternoon for about three or four hours.”

He says medieval combat is not only great for fitness, but also for entertaining audiences without really hurting anyone.

“It’s the only sport I’ve ever seen where you can smash somebody in the face with an axe

and the crowd loves it, and you don’t hurt them.

“No matter how hard you hit someone, it’s only very rare that you actually hurt them.”

People often get bruises, Charlie says, but it’s not the injury expected when you “hit somebody in the face with an axe”.

Charlie will compete at the Historical Medieval Battles tournament at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre tomorrow and Sunday from 11am-7pm daily, as part of the Tattoo and Art Expo.

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On the hunt for Waihi rail history Waihi’s Goldfields Railway is asking residents to check their garden sheds, garages and other places to see if they have anything that relates to the area’s rail history.

The railway is keen to expand its museum experience, and believes there are still a lot of items that relate to it.

“We have a group of volunteers who are focusing their energies on the museum side of the railway, and they’re keen to share more of our history with both local residents and our many out-of-town and overseas

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visitors,” says Goldfields’ committee chair Peter Cooper.

“They’d appreciate anything that could be unearthed that might be donated to us for display in the station.”

Peter says there is a range of historical items that would be of interest, such as old photographs, newspaper clippings, hand tools and equipment, badges and pins.

People who have anything that might be of interested are requested to contact the station at 07 863 9020 or email goldfieldsrailway@xtra.co.nz

Call for respect and consideration It was fixed stares and phone cameras at five paces.

The runner and the cyclist glaring at each other, holding their ground, trading shots.

“What are you doing? How dare you?” said the lean 51-year-old running machine. She will tell you, she was ‘aggro’ that morning.

Both health-conscious, both exercising, both focussed. But the similarities and understanding end there…right there on the gravel track on the stormwater reserve, traversing Papamoa between Evans and Parton roads.

This is a scrap over territorial rights and it’s not just peculiar to this track. Out there on the exercise trails cyclists, runners and walkers can be uncomfortable bed-mates.

“You need to keep left,”

Sandra Muir wants common sense and courtesy from everyone on the track.

snarks back the lyrca’d up cyclist.

Then the intimidation begins.

Phone cameras are drawn, aimed and fired. Evidence is gathered.

But why can’t runners, cyclists and walkers co-exist?

Why do they get prickly? “Well, because there are some sticklers for the rule which says ‘keep left’,” says the running machine, Papamoa mum Sandra Muir. “But they don’t seem to realise there are another couple of rules which say: ‘Share the pathway, give way and ring your bell’. Those rules count too!”

But the sign also says ‘keep left’ and that’s the rub.

“In the first instance, keeping left is the norm,” says the Tauranga City Council email to

Sandra. “Same as on the road.

I take that to mean I am in the wrong – but I am quite happy to make a noise on behalf of runners.”

And the noise is about all users being courteous and respectful.

Sandra says it’ll take a change of attitude. She wants common sense and courtesy from everyone.

She wants peace, understanding and consideration to return to the Papamoa track.

“I know it says ‘keep left’,” says the running machine.

“But listen cyclists’ if I run on the left of the track you just about ride up my a***, just about run me over. Give me a hell of a fright.”

To read Tauranga City Council’s side go to www.theweekendsun.co.nz; Search for ‘Runner v cyclist: Call for consideration’.

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Supported by Crockfords Real Estate, Greerton’s Irish Mile on March 17 encourages families to dress up in Irish theme and walk from Greerton Village School and back again.

“They walk the Irish mile, which is not a mile because it’s Irish,” jokes Greerton Mainstreet manager Sally Benning.

“Along the way we’ll have a couple of hundred yards we’re they’re judged for doing funny walks.”

Entry to the free community event is a gold coin donation, with proceeds going to Tauranga SPCA, which will lead the walk.

At the end of the walk, there’ll be a sausage sizzle from 5.30pm and Irish-themed music performed by Tauranga Celtic style covers band – The Whittakers – as well as a giant inflatable slide and pony rides for the children and a coffee cart for adults.

“The idea is to get the town looking green for St Patrick’s Day,” says Sally, who already has a striking green dress lined up for the occasion.

“We’re encouraging people to dress in Irish as much as they can; obviously green and gold are the colours.”

There will be spot prizes for best dressed and the best baby buggy.

In conjunction with Greerton’s Irish Mile there will be a window dressing competition for the retailers, with prizes including a $500 advertising package from The Weekend Sun. Entry to the Irish Mile is by gold coin donation on the day. Retailers interested in the window dressing competition are encouraged to have their entries in to Sally by Friday, March 11.

Spotlight on city’s stage shows I attended an outstanding show at Baycourt recently.

David Helfgott’s event was brilliant and with tickets costing from $59 per person.

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Tauranga City Council is sometimes criticised for lack of events and shows but the diversity of shows on offer and

the ability to see a show “up close and personal” at Baycourt is something Tauranga can be proud of. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is performing at Baycourt this month. Tickets sold out within days. We are fortunate to have Dame Kiri come to Tauranga.

Community groups utilise Baycourt for end-of-year dance and school shows. The 58th Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts will be held July 3-12.

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During March, Experience Comvita is wiping the usual $9 per child and $18 per adult admission fee for its interactive tour experience, and instead asking patrons to make a $5 donation to Trees for Bees.

Experience Comvita manager Drew Copestake says bee-friendly trees include New Zealand natives, cabbage trees, Manuka, lemon wood, flax, rewarewa, and pohutakawa, as well as

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Drew says swapping the admission fee for a donation is an opportunity to raise the profile of how important bees are for our food crops as well as raising funds for Trees for Bees.

The $5 donation to Trees for Bees gives visitors to Experience Comvita a 40-minute guided tour free of charge.

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Talking climate change in Tauranga addition, there were a wide range of climate change experts sharing their knowledge.”

Once home, each participant is required to undertake a minimum of 10 leadership acts back in their local communities.

“Leadership acts are things like media engagements, public presentations, awareness events etc,” says Now she’s going to talk to us here in Tauranga all Michelle, who believes Kiwis often about the global challenges and solutions think climate change is too big required to address climate and too complex to tackle in our change. backyard.

Michelle Elborn will “That’s the default for most people be speaking at Tauranga – but climate change is a global City Council chambers on issue.”

March 7 from 12pm-1pm At March 7’s talk, Michelle will in a session called ‘A Message use Al Gore’s presentation materials from Al Gore’ as part of to share the global perspective on Sustainable Backyards 2016. climate change.

“I was lucky enough to “[This includes] the trends in attend the Climate Reality changing global temperatures, Leadership Programme last year the impacts this is causing – for which is a programme led by Al example, heatwaves, intensified Gore,” says Michelle. storm conditions, sea level rise, The sustainability advisor for droughts, fire etc.

TCC went to Miami as one “It also covers one of the big of 1200 participants from 87 solutions/shifts to renewable different countries, where Al Gore energy – mainly solar and Tauranga C shared his presentation resources wind generation. it sustainabil y Council with participants for them to use “It is very much the global ity a in their local communities. context, rather than New Michelle Elb dvisor orn.

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Tauranga Moana Women for Peace invites Bay of Plenty women’s groups and individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Edgewater Fan on The Strand on March 8.

International Women’s day honours the work of suffragettes, celebrates the success of all women

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People are encouraged to bring a picnic, and there’ll be face painting, storytelling, vocal and dance performances.

At 6pm, Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy will speak about the challenges women face today.

Tauranga Moana Women for Peace’s International Women’s Day celebration at the Edgewater Fan is on Tuesday, March 8, from 4.30pm-7pm. A gold coin donation is encouraged.

Cyclone tragedy: Fiji donations still welcome Tauranga resident Payal Raj is still collecting donations in the wake a cyclone hitting her homeland of Fiji.

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Lush lawns keeping mowers busy Lawn mowers are blaring during nearly every inch of daylight across the Western Bay of Plenty as contractors and home owners struggle to win the war against lush grass growth.

While the El Nino weather pattern was predicted to deliver a long, hot, dry summer, surprise humid wet conditions have instead got lawn mowers and contractors clipping round the clock.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s contractor has taken on extra teams and extended working hours, Tauranga City Council contractors are working extra, including mowing some reserves on Saturdays, and one lawnmowing franchise is going like the clippers.

WBOPDC group manager infrastructure services Gary Allis says several bursts of rain this summer, coupled with hot and humid conditions, has meant a lot more mowing for most of the district.

“Recent warm weather and regular rain has created an unexpected growth flush across the Western BOP, particularly north of Katikati where rainfall is generally higher.

“As result, our roading contractors are completing

additional mowing and spraying,” says Gary.

“For the last month WestLink has taken on extra teams and extended working hours by about 20 per cent to cope with the growth increase. They’ve been dealing with high traffic volume roads first and are now working out into the local areas.”

WBOPDC’s sports fields, cemeteries and pensioner units are priorities, being mown on a more frequent basis to keep grass height down.

“Contractors are struggling to keep up with the grass growth and at times some areas will have longer grass than the specification,” says Gary.

And Tauranga City is the same, with group communication advisor Rachel Schicker saying the city council’s contractors have been very busy maintaining lawns and kerbside grass.

TCC’s maintenance contract specifies a grass height range that contractors maintain.

“They’ve been working

additional hours to keep on top of the growth, including mowing some reserves on Saturdays.”

Crewcut Franchise owner Bernard Satherley has 23 franchisees from Te Puke through Tauranga to Katikati looking after customers “and trying to keep up at the moment – they are extremely busy”.

Bernard says this is the third wet summer in a row. “But this one has been extremely wet – it’s rained every week this year.

“So keeping on top of extra grass growth – added to the days we can’t mow due to rain – makes it very hard for these guys to get their jobs done.”

Bernard says some customers are requesting more frequent mowing – and new clients are calling for help.“It’s just crazy. February is known as the driest month of the year and grass growth normally is quite slow – it can even burn off.

“But I’m looking out my window now and all I can see is lush green grass.”

Merle Foster

Crew Cut Lawn Mowing services owner Sue McDougall. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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Want to know more about stormwater in your community? We’re here to talk with you about our plans for stormwater work in the Minden and Te Puna areas.

Over the next few months we’ll be updating information about stormwater in the Western Bay’s ‘central catchment’.

We need to do this so we can get a Comprehensive Stormwater Consent (CSC) from Bay of Plenty Regional Council. This will supersede all existing stormwater discharge consents from Regional Council currently held by individual property owners within certain defined urban settlement catchments in Te Puna and Minden.

For further information please contact Coral-Lee Ertel at Council on: 571 8008 or Richard Harkness at AECOM on: 021 279 4430

Please let us know what you think!

For more information see www.westernbay.govt.co.nz

According to the Department of Conservation, the key is to have plants that provide a year-round supply of food. And this can work in gardens big or small.

A small garden can attract birds, especially during winter and spring

when tui, bellbird and kereru (native wood pigeon), travel considerable distances in search of flowers and fruit.

Use ecosourced plants if you can, that naturally occur in your area.

For example, kowhai, flax, kakabeak, and tarata for nectar; and wineberry, karamu, and korokia for fruit.

If you have limited space for big trees, grow plants in containers. For example, titoki, broadleaf and cabbage tree.

Favourite bird foods like flax and kowhai should be planted where you can see it – but don’t plant too close to the house because reflections on windows can confuse birds.

A number of kereru are killed each year trying to fly through panes of glass.

Some birds are insect eaters – so more important for them is a healthy mix of spiders, moths, beetles and earthworms etc.

This will delight fantail, grey warbler and silvereye.

Mulch encourages insects, and birds are a natural way of keeping them under control.

Ruru (morepork) and kingfisher eat insects and mice.

But do beware – stoats, rats, weasels, possums, cats and hedgehogs prey on birds, including eggs and nestlings.

So control pests by setting traps, and laying poisons (toxins) in bait.

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Garden club offers glimpse of hidden gems “Let no one think that real gardening is a bucolic and meditative occupation. It is an insatiable passion, like everything else to which a man gives his heart” – Karel Capek.

This quote on Katikati’s Daisy Chain Garden Club website epitomises exactly why 53 ladies and one man book one day per month to roam gardens of the Western Bay of Plenty.

But members Kathy Woolsey, Heather Hayward and Mary Mathews says there’s much more to it than that.

“I think we all love gardening and it’s a social thing too – you get out and meet up with different people,” says Kathy.

“It’s especially good if you’re new to town and want to make friends,” says Mary.

And Heather – well, she just loves finding unique gardening ideas along the way.

“The gardens are just – (pause) – magnificent.

Everyone has something different.”

Some garden owners let visitors take home cuttings, or offer tips on certain plant varieties.

But possibly the club’s biggest drawcard is members get an up-close glimpse at some of the region’s most hidden gems of the garden-world. “We came from Auckland to Katikati and driving on State Highway 2 you just

can’t imagine going up some of those side-roads,” says Kathy. “Places like Rea Rd and Lund Rd – they have heaps of side-roads – you go up long driveways and through bush or trees into clearings and there’s some beautiful properties.

“So that’s the highlight – going to places you normally wouldn’t get to see.”

Heather says the challenge is actually finding new gardens to view in the district.

“We’ve been to quite a few now so were always looking for new ones.”

The club meets once-monthly behind Katikati Memorial Hall at 1pm “and disperse from there”.

A garden is visited – members gift a gold coin donation to property owners for the privilege – followed by afternoon tea at a nearby café or eatery.

“That’s when the chit chat begins,” laughs Mary.

And in winter demonstrations or inside activities are planned to combat adverse weather.

Kathy says members also learn along the way. “It’s just like going to the Ellerslie Flower Show because you walk and see something and think ‘Oh, that’s just what I’d like to do in my garden’.

“So you do get ideas and can ask the name of a plant and go and buy it – because people have different plants in their gardens.”

The Daisy Chain Garden Club is trying to attract more members with a new frequently

Daisy Chain Garden Club members Mary Mathews, Kathy Woolsey, and Heather Hayward wearing daisy chain necklaces made by fellow club member Jennifer Rope. Photo: Merle Foster.

Autumn is the time to get mucking in It’s officially Autumn – although the persistent warm weather doesn’t make you think so.

But there are jobs you can get onto in the garden to prepare for colder months.

In the vege garden beef up the nutrients adding in compost,

blood and bone, and sheep pellets.

This will offer a healthy base for your winter vegetables, which you can start planting soon.

Autumn is an ideal time to plant broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beetroot, spinach and Chinese cabbages. You can also sow seeds

for carrots, swedes, turnips and radish crops. In the flower garden, prune back flowers that have finished. Put in stakes or frames for flowering plants like dahlias or sweet peas. And mulch the flower beds to stop weeds and protect plants for cool weather ahead.

updated website, thanks to Heather’s husband Russell, and has dropped its annual subscription fee, making it free to join.

“Members only pay if the place we go to has an entry fee.”

To find out more, search ‘Daisy Chain Garden Club Katikati’ on Google.

Merle Foster

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How should we manage Mauao?

Mauao is “an icon, our sacred maunga” where people go to feel “spiritually connected and free”, according to survey responses received so far by Tauranga City Council.

The Mauao survey opened online on Wednesday, February 10.

It asks what people love about Mauao, what they think needs protecting, and how they think the mountain needs to be best managed for current use and future generations.

The responses consistently point to connection with nature as the thing people love most about Mauao.

The most commonly raised issue is the natural features of Mauao need protection.

There is a consistent call for

stricter enforcement around litter, dogs and smoking.

Concerns include erosion, pedestrian traffic, and pest control – particularly rabbits.

Many respondents express a desire that free access to Mauao is maintained.

The survey will help inform a draft reserve management plan that is being developed by Nga Poutiriao O Mauao, the joint administration board that manages the reserve.

Board chair Dean Flavell says Mauao is core to the cultural identity of Tauranga Moana.

“The positive comments from the survey to date express the need to protect and preserve this icon.

‘Ko Mauao te maunga e tu ake nei: Mauao, the mountain that will

Council is asking for views on Mauao.

stand here forever’.

“We hope to capture this in the new management plan,” says Dean.

TCC strategic planner Melony Atkins says feedback is confirming the mountain is well managed.

“The management plan review will seek to make sure that things we are already doing are still the best way forward, as well as looking ahead to see if there is anything that should be done differently.”

The survey closes April 6.

See www.tauranga.govt.nz/mauao

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Tauranga CBD: We are wasting such a huge opportunity Tauranga’s CBD is a disgrace when compared with many other regional centres. I spent the last three weeks travelling throughout the South Island, and I’m not surprised our tourist visitors to Tauranga have topped three million.

The whole country is booming with this tourism influx, which now makes tourism this country’s largest export earner – surpassing the dairy sector.

But what shocked me was how bad Tauranga’s CBD is, compared to many of South Island’s smaller towns.

The likes of Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef – and

even little old Hokitika on the West Coast – are so much more vibrant than Tauranga. No one expects our council to pay megabucks for this revitalisation, but honestly we have to get our councillors to incentivise and encourage a revitalisation.

We are wasting such a huge opportunity, with close to 90 cruise liners visiting our port annually, and we, as a community, are missing out on multiple millions of tourism dollars. Come on Stuart Crosby, you have said this is your last term as Mayor; so pull your councillors together with affirmative action!

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Tauranga City Council and the Mauao Trust want to make sure that the things we all love about Mauao are protected.

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Tell us what you love about Mauao

Mauao is a historic reserve, rich with sites of cultural and archaeological significance.

 Fill out the online survey version at www.tauranga.govt.nz/mauao  Or fill out the form below and send it to: Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, 3143.

Address:

Name: Email:

Are you affiliated with any clubs or organisations (including Iwi) that have an interest in Mauao? (Please mention any that apply.)

What do you love about Mauao? (Feel free to write these answers on a new piece of paper if there’s not enough room.)

It is owned by the Mauao Trust (Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Pukenga).

It is managed by Nga Poutiriao O Mauao, a joint management board appointed by the Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council.

On the Mauao Joint Management Board are four city councillors and representatives from Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Pukenga and Waitaha.

What do we need to protect and maintain about Mauao?

How can Mauao be best managed for current use and future generations?

Every year 1 million people use the base track and 150,000 people walk to the summit.

Any other comments?

Maintenance costs and expenses for the mountain are funded by rates.

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Please send us your feedback by Wednesday, 6 April 2016.

This is part of a review of the Mauao Reserve Management Plan. The review will ask whether the things we are doing now are the best way forward, as well as looking ahead to see if there is anything that should be done differently.

More information about Mauao and the management plan at

www.tauranga.govt.nz/mauao

Until 2014, Tauranga City Council employed a full time Mauao park ranger. A parks staff member is still responsible for Mauao but no longer operates exclusively as a park ranger for the mountain.

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VWs, sun, beer and tall stories There’s not too much common ground between VWs and surf lifesaving.

Except cars and surf lifesavers will be butted up like sardines at the Mount Maunganui camping ground this week. And they’ll be happily co-existing.

Sixty-two sites at the camp, the whole front half, will be overrun by VW enthusiasts who are in town for something called The Run to the Sun. Eighty classic Volkswagens in all, plus disciples.

Then there are the surf lifesaving championships gobbling up the rest of the camp.

“Sitting in the sun at the beach, surrounded by the cars you love and a chilly bin of beer.” It’s VW enthusiast Steve Cartwright’s nirvana. “There’s not much wrong with a day like that.”

So what’s the fascination with VWs, the people’s automobile? “[I] Can’t explain it,” says Steve. “They are good little cars, iconic and people love them.”

“Or we just like breaking down and sitting on the side of the road,” he laughs.

There are some misconceptions about the stock in the Bay of Plenty Volkswagen Owners Club.

“There are some pretty high performance cars we have got going in there now. A few guys are racing and pulling 10-second quarter miles. They are not

standard.” And neither are the prices standard, says this owner of a 1968 Kombi. It’s his third VW. “You can spend between $20,000 and $120,000 on a modified VW,” says Steve. “One of our club members has just invested $80,000.”

He’s just back from an Auckland event – The Bug Jam. There were 150 VWs at that event and some of them have been touring the Coromandel before dropping in for the local event.

There will be a show, a display at the Phoenix carpark between 10am and 2pm tomorrow.

“The surf A mayhem of lifesavers will Vee Dubs at the be joining us Mount. with buckets and all proceeds will go to them.”

There’ll be a party and prizegiving at Mexicali tomorrow night. Then 80 VWs will relocate to Memorial Park for a family day on Sunday.

“The guys are absolutely committed to VWs – the classics, the Kombis, bay windows and Beetles.”

Some interesting trivia about VWs: The idea for the ‘people’s car’ came from Adolf Hitler, who appointed Ferdinand Porsche to engineer a car that could carry two adults and three children, could travel at 100km/h and was affordable.

Ferdinand did a good job. There were 21,529,464 Beetles built between 1938 and 2003.

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SPORT & RECREATION A night walk in the forest A night walk in the Aongatete Forest is on tomorrow from 7.30pm-9.30pm, as part of Sustainable Backyards 2016. Families are asked to bring a torch and discover the world of spiders, weta and glowworms and listen for morepork and weka. Registration is essential and donations to the Aongatete Forest Restoration Project are appreciated. Email: htimbs@gmail.com

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Off to the Invictus Games Asking an athlete which sport they are competing in usually solicits a one-word answer.

Maybe two if it’s ‘shot put’.

Not so for Heather Cook.

She’s competing in shot put at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, but her list doesn’t stop there.

“I’ll also be competing in power lifting, which is a bit like bench press, discus and wheelchair basketball.”

The Invictus Games run from May 5-12, 2016.

“We’ll go over a couple of days early to get over jet lag and do some training at the actual facilities.

“Afterwards we have the option of taking time afterwards, spending some time in Orlando and the States.” That’s the option Heather is looking forward to, especially as her

parents will be with her, so a family holiday will round out the journey.

“We’ll explore a bit after the Games.” A Wellington-based administrator in the New Zealand Navy, Heather calls Tauranga, where her parents live, home. She’s looking forward to seeing how people of different abilities overcome whatever they’ve had happen in their lives, and using sport to get there. “The Invictus Games are for wounded, injured, and sick event personnel.”

Classifying herself in the third category, Heather says she was diagnosed in 2012 with ‘kidney issues’, and it’s been a three-year battle to find out the root cause.

“They still haven’t worked out why my kidneys started failing or what has caused it, so it’s been three years of trialling different medical treatments to get things back on track or stable.”

Heather Cook is off to the Invictus Games in May, competing in a variety of sports disciplines.

Blue Light shines over Omanu at charity golf day You don’t have to be a good golfer or on your game.

It’s an ambrose competition; four ball, best ball.

The New Zealand Blue Light Corporate Golf Day and Charity Auction is at Mount Maunganui’s Omanu Golf Club on Friday, March 18.

All players tee off, the best shot is selected and all players hit again from that same spot and so on.

There’s on-course food, refreshments, a charity raffle, auction and a dinner. Blue Light is a community policing programme running youth activities to keep them free from drugs, alcohol and violence. It’s been working effectively for more than 30 years.

Activities are run by Brendon Compton, Blue Light national Police officers over and manager; Amelia Adcock, youth above their normal duties. mentor; Mike Jackson, operations They’re passionate about manager and Rod Bell, CEO.

young people and passionate about providing positive life experiences for those who might not otherwise have that opportunity. Blue Light aims to reduce crime, build positive youth and Police partnerships and build young people’s self-esteem.

Thanks to the generous support of Recreational Services, proceeds from the day will enable young people to enjoy all the outdoor adventure offered by the Blue Light lodge at Wairakei Village. Entry is $300 for a team of four. Everyone wins a prize and everyone, will be contributing to the wellbeing of our young people.

Registration is from 11am at Omanu Golf Club on March 18.

Teeing off in Tauranga to support our charities The 25th Charity Celebration Golf Day in aid of the Life Education Trust is on this Sunday, March 6 – and this year another benefactor will reap funds from the event’s success.

The ambrose golf tournament will gift funds raised to Isport Foundation, which supports Kiwi youth aged 12-18 with

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funding assistance for sports equipment fees and travel.

The golf day at Omokoroa Golf Club includes free food all day and drinks.

Prize are for 1st and 2nd division – first, second, third, fourth and fifth placings, best dressed team, random team prize, worst scoring team, hole

activities on the way round, nearest to the pin – Hole 4 & 14 Ball in the Boat, sponsors’ prize draw and lucky team member.

Entrants assemble 9am for a 9.30am shotgun start. To secure a place, contact Karen Ward on 021 819 967 or email karen.ward@supremelock.co.nz

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A sprint to the finish

Sporting names including Olympic athletes Bevan Docherty and Debbie Tanner have crossed the finish line of the Marra Sprint Triathlon since its inception in 1988. Who will be this year’s winner of the 29th sprint distance triathlon?

Bay of Plenty athletes are preparing for the Triathlon Tauranga’s signature sprint distance event – the 2016 Marra Sprint Triathlon – at Pilot Bay on Sunday, March 13.

The main event challenges athletes to complete a 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run around the base track of The Mount.

For the second year running, children can participate in shorter distance races including

the Marra Monsters for children aged 12-16 and the Marra Minis for children aged six-11.

Triathlon Tauranga’s Paul Miller says local athletes include club member Aiden Dunster, who has recently returned from South Africa and will be competing in the triathlon, and hot on his heels will be Whakatane’s Hayden Wilde.

“There has been a few big sporting names to cross the finish line including Bevan Docherty and Debbie Tanner, who have each claimed Olympic Game glory.”

Paul is excited to announce Triathlon Tauranga will be taking over running of the event from Team Shorebreak, which has been running the event on behalf of the club for the last five years.

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Marra Sprint Athletes can register for the Marra Sprint Triathlon on March 13 online at www.raceentries.co.nz Registrations will be at Avanti Plus on Saturday, March 12, until 4pm, but not on Zoe Hunter the day.

Passing on news about club rugby registrations Just like the suburb, Papamoa Rugby Club is booming.

Last season the club had successes in all levels, with the senior team winning their division in a closely-fought league to win promotion to Division One. Club spokesperson Monique O’Reilly says the U10 Junior Team was also unbeaten – winning the Western Bay Finals and going on to host and win the Bay Champion of Champions Trophy.

“Not forgetting the Golden Oldies in their sevens and full team games.

“The Junior Club had more than 600 people involved including players, coaches and support, fielding teams at all grades from U6 through to U13,” says Monique.

“We welcome any new players coming into Papamoa at all levels and of course any people who want to help with coaching, managing and helping the club run to its full potential.”

The club’s primary goal at junior level to ensure all the players are well trained and ready to

enjoy their rugby safely.

“We are privileged to have Bay of Plenty Steamers co-coach Rodney Gibbs and Phil O’Reilly, an ex-Japan international, assisting our coaches in their development so all the children can benefit.

“Rodney and Phil are holding a Coaching for Coaches Course run during three sessions, beginning on Sunday.

“All existing and new coaches are welcome as well as any parents who are interested in contributing to their child’s team in a supporting role, or who would simply like to listen in to the sessions.”

As the club continues to grow and strengthen, Monique says everyone is welcome to come and join the fun and great rugby!

Any enquiries, email moniqueoreilly@hotmail. com or check Papamoa Rugby Club Inc on Facebook.

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Kobi Anderson, Fletcher Anderson and Caleb Keaney registering for this year’s team.

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What’s in a name Dalhousie?

There are many pitfalls when choosing a baby’s name. Here are some pointers to avoid the most common naming mistakes.

Don’t choose a name that’s rhymes with, or is too similar, to your surname. Remember Major Major Major Major from novel ‘Catch-22’? Look for a name that flows with the surname and doesn’t jar.

Ensure the initials don’t spell out something unfortunate.

For example, Petunia Imago Gretchen.

What about truncated versions of names. No matter how hard you try, James will become Jimmy, Richard will become Dick, and Andrew will become Andy. What do you think? Can you live with

that? Does a name have any unfortunate connotations – an ex-girlfriend, school bully, a war criminal?

You can avoid years of teasing by not weaving Adolph into your child’s name.

Try to avoid names that are similar to siblings. You will spend years reminding people which one is Ella and which one is Ellen.

Unusual spellings and pronunciations will also cause unnecessary confusion and frustration.

It may appear clever or different at the outset, but do you really want to correct and remind people every time your child’s name is misspelt or

mispronounced?

Does your baby suit the name you have bestowed?

You have some weeks before you are required to register a baby’s birth, so why not wait and see if she or he suits the name before making a final decision.

Do both parents love the name? If one partner hates the name don’t force it.

It’ll only create ongoing resentment and at the child’s expense. A good way to find common ground is for both parents to make a list and then check for any commonality.

And yes, there is pressure – because that name you choose will be a defining piece of his or her identity for the duration of their lifetime.

Things to do before baby arrives It’s an exciting time – a new baby is on the way. You have nine months left to yourself and your own devices. So apart from stockpiling baby clothing, here’s some things you may want to do or organise.

Take a look at the hospitals or birth centres you may want to give birth at. Or if you’re considering a home birth, do your research.

It’s always good to start this process early so you can take time to make the right decision for your family.

Book a maternity and/ or newborn photo shoot.

Capturing your baby bump and shots of baby in the first 10 days cannot be replaced. They will be mementoes you will treasure for life.

Spend extra time with your

partner – go for dinner, a mini-break away, to the movies, on a night out, or a music festival – because these opportunities will be few and far between once baby arrives.

Plan some special activities with your older children if you have them.

A museum visit, library trip, movie night, camping trip etc will be very hard to juggle once your new bub is demanding a lot of your time.

Complete some projects – if you have things you want to achieve around the house or in the backyard or man cave – do them now.

Newborns do not take kindly to the piercing noise angle grinders, nail guns or orbital sanders – especially when they are sleeping!

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Co-enzyme Q10 – part 4 The cells called Mitochondria are our internal engines that take the energy from food and finally change this into the form of energy our bodies need.

At the end of the line is the production of our bodies’ adenosine triphosphate – or ATP – which provides the energy that makes our bodies work.

Like any engine, mitochondria have significant weaknesses. Some diseases can damage delicate mitochondrial processes. For example, studies show chronic fatigue syndrome weakens the processes that make ATP which results in significantly less energy made than in healthy people.

Free radicals, especially nasty nitrogen radicals, can damage delicate cell structures causing less energy to be made. The result is always tiredness but other symptoms are determined by the type of active disease. For example, in multiple sclerosis mitochondrial changes occur which leads to nerve myelin damage.

The first step to helping cells to work properly is to boost vitamin D and increase anti-inflammatory Omega 3 oils. The next step is to cover off a base

level of all micronutrients through a good diet and base supplements.

However, the most important component of nutritional therapy for fatigue and inflammatory problems is adding a cocktail of mitochondrial nutrients. These include Kaneka Q10 and various antioxidants such as resveratrol, grape seed extract, acetyl l-carnitine, N acetylcysteine, alpha lipoic acid and curcumin.

These help to increase energy output, support flagging energy processes and reduce free radical damage by actively targeting the free radicals that damage delicate energy systems. We then add a full B vitamin complex as these are needed in most of the steps to make energy.

A combination of a great diet and these beneficial supplements can make a real difference in life quality for those with these types of inflammatory problems.

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Let’s talk about the inevitable of ageing We all know it is inevitable that we will age, but this doesn’t mean we have to just accept it!

Today there are a myriad of different ways we can hold off the visible signs of ageing as well as reverse a great deal of the fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration and elasticity loss of our skin.

When your skin ages it tends to lose elasticity, lacks hydration and your production of vital collagen cells slows considerably. But it doesn’t have to be this way!

Modern beauty clinics have a range of aesthetic procedures that can speed up the metabolism of your skin, firm and hydrate as well as reduce the depth and length of many of your wrinkles.

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Look for a salon that can provide a diagnostic photographic skin analysis to accurately ascertain exactly what your skin’s condition is.

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Friday 4 March 2016

WORRIED ABOUT A MOLE

Have you heard? You’ve got herbs!

If you have a pocket-sized garden – or a crack in your concrete – the likelihood is you have a herb you can put to use – whether as a food, drink, natural medicine or cosmetic.

used for water purification. Medicinally, it can soothe sores, wounds and ulcers.”

Chicory was traditionally used as a substitute for coffee in war-times.

“The leaves can go in salads. Medicinally, it can be used for jaundice, liver and spleen problems. In a poultice, chicory root can “How many times have I seen dandelions calm inflammation.” growing up through concrete in the city Meanwhile lovage leaves dried in tea going ‘look at me, look at me’ and stimulate digestive organs. on television people spray it,” says “In cosmetics, it can be used as a Katikati Herb Society president deodorising herb and a cleanser to help Jenny Ager-Pratt.“It’s one of the acquire clear skin; so after a hard day’s most useful herbs.” work put it in the bath,” says Jenny.

March 7-13 is Herb Awareness She believes herb week is about boosting Week – and Jenny hopes to people’s awareness that they have plants encourage people to enter the all around them they can use in their world of herbs. everyday lives.

And she doesn’t mean buying a “In the old days – before dried packet of rosemary at the pharmaceuticals came along – herbs are supermarket. all we had and some of us choose to use Many plants around you – on them instead of medicines.” the sidewalk, along the drain or in Today Jenny says some are turning the weed-pile – can be of use for to herbs after becoming disillusioned all sorts, says Jenny. with using pharmaceuticals.

“And best are those which “They don’t tend to cure but to haven’t been sprayed.” suppress. And what happens is For 2016 the New Zealand people wind up using more and more Herb Federation has four Herbs of medicines and many have side effects. the Year: chicory, capsicum, lovage “Once you start looking into the side and bulrush. Capsicum is a herb? effects of medicines it is quite scary.”

“It’s known more as a vegetable but Jenny is hosting a workshop at her home Katikati Herb Society it depends on your definition of a president Jenny Ager-Pratt on March 12 on how to use herbs from herb,” says Jenny. the backyard – whether grown purposefully says clover is great on “A herb to me is something that can or wild. salads, eaten raw. be used medicinally as well; in which “We begin at the driveway with case so many other things come under that definition.” hawthrone and move around the property learning Jenny says capsicum and fellow herbs such as chilli along the way – so they see the plant, taste the plant, and paprika offer heat. and make things with the plant.”

“Heat brings the body’s attention to things.

Katikati Herb Society will also host an introduction “So I might put capsicum with something else if I night on March 10 at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church needed it to work faster.” from 7pm.

Jenny finds it interesting bullrush was chosen.

To learn more, call 07 552 0697.

“Raupo is another name of it. The plant itself can be Merle Foster

Kiwi midwifes receive backdated payrise Kiwi midwifes – medically called Lead Maternity Carers – are to receive a backdated pay increase of $2.1 million.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman announced the pay increase this week, saying the move is an acknowledgement of the important role LMCs play in maternity care.

“We know that midwifery continuity of care contributes to improved outcomes for women and their babies. Postnatal care is also vital for all new mothers and babies.

“There are close to 60,000 new births annually in New Zealand.

It’s important that these mums and babies receive the best possible care.”

The pay increase comes in the form of a two per cent fee increase paid to LMCs for maternity services. This fee increase, from March 1, 2016, will be backdated to July 2015.

For LMCs this fee is their only source of income to meet all costs associated with service provision, including travel costs.

LMCs are predominately community midwives, but some specialists and GPs can also claim the increase.

“The Government recognises

the importance of delivering high quality maternity care,” says Jonathan.

“That’s why we invested an extra $103 million over four years in Budget 2012 to improve maternity services.”

This programme is supported by the extra $400 million being invested into the health sector this year, taking the health budget to a record $15.9 billion.

In 2014, there were 3068 midwives with annual practising certificates on the Midwifery Council of New Zealand’s register, up from 2823 in 2009.

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Pet Perfect is a monthly feature in The Weekend Sun and we want to see your pets.

Send your cute animal snaps to editorials@ thesun.co.nz or post them on our Facebook page, facebook.com/theweekendsun.co.nz for a chance to be published and win a prize.

Hayley Fletcher’s eightmonth-old Jazz.

Jess Thompson’s Persian cat Crunchie “always sits like this”.

Fun at the Pahoia Triathlon

Chris Parker’s Betty and Jax are best mates and love riding in the basket together.

Ludi Jacobs’ cat AnnaBell relaxing after a hard day’s work.

Cat Barney hiding in the box with his book.

Jen Kerr’s deaf cat Lily having cuddles with Xander, now 5.

Hopping mad about bunny rabbits I love rabbits! They can be litter trained easily and make intelligent, friendly and quiet pets.

Mahe Turnwald age 5, Ryley White, 5.

Andrea Ford, with Matija Ford, 9.

Shane Macdonald with fouryear-old Brooklyn Macdonald.

Connor Moran, 6, with Paul Moran.

Family fun in Omanu

tauranga papamoa village katikati te puna

Rebecca Callaghan, Scarlett Callaghan, 6, and Bridget Mckinley.

Wayne Bagley, Amelia Mclaren, 12, and Zoe Clarke.

Willow Cuthers, 7, Abbie Cuthers, and Mahli Cuthers, 2.

They live on average for seven-10 years – so may still be with you when the kids leave home.

Rabbits need a diet high in fibre to maintain a healthy gut. They also produce cecotropes, a type of dropping rich in nutrients. These are eaten daily and play a vital dietary role.

Fifteen per cent of their diet should be fresh greens.

Pellets are more of a daily treat, otherwise rabbits can become overweight.

When choosing a pellet, ensure it is a grass pellet only, so your bunny doesn’t eat selectively. Hay is very important, as it provides fibre and wears down their teeth, which continually grow. When this doesn’t occur, rabbits develop mouth ulcers, abscesses and even eye infections or blocked tear ducts, which are all

Maihi Anderson, 10.

painful and hard to cure.

Dental disease is common, but because rabbits are a prey species they hide illness.

Therefore, if your bunny appears unwell, never delay a visit to your vet. We recommend an annual dental check, along with vaccination against the Haemorrhagic Virual Disease virus to prevent this fatal disease.

Always check faeces and bottoms, as diarrhoea predisposes to fly strike.

Exercise is also vital for rabbits and it helps prevent obesity, gastrointestinal disease and behavioural problems such as aggression and cage destruction.

Lastly, we strongly recommend neutering rabbits – uterine cancer occurs in 80 per cent of female rabbits by the age of four and this is entirely preventable. Male rabbits can become aggressive and start spraying urine, castration will prevent this.

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Looking out for our birds Western Bay of Plenty residents are being asked to clean up after themselves when fishing, with the Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre caring for many birds this summer with hook-related injuries.

to beg the community to clean up after themselves when they go fishing. Between one-third and onehalf of the birds brought to ARRC with fishing hook related injuries die – and Larissa says it’s an easy fix.

“The best thing is to take all your gear with you, and if you’re throwing fish back make sure you take the hooks out of them.”

The most common injury to seabirds in particular is More than 50 birds are brought to ARRC each year, swallowed hooks, followed by hooks in wings and feet. and co-ordinator Larissa Ansorge says most cases Seabirds commonly swallow hooks when they are left are related to fishing gear injuries, which are easily in a fish, or part of a fish has been left on the hook. avoidable.

Sometimes, swallowed Larissa says hooks are too well another shag was lodged, or the injury is dropped at ARRC too old, and ARRC has last week, and has to humanely put the bird been released back down. to nature after they Larissa says this is better removed a large than if the bird had been fishing hook and left to slowly starve. line from its wing.

And the problem isn’t “We have a lot of ARRC cared for a pied shag with a fish hook injury. specific to one area, but shags and seagulls is spread across Tauranga and further afield. The issue and other sea birds that either have hooks or lines has become great enough that ARRC has published tangled around them,” says Larissa. “Sometimes we an educational book titled ‘Sheldon’s Fishing Fiasco’ even have a couple of them a week.” to teach children about issues such as this one – birds Larissa says summer fishing season and the “baby getting caught on fish hooks.

Cayla-Fay Saunders bird season” are worse for incidences, prompting her

Pooches pampered to look their best Good dog grooming requires a lot of skill and experience and it is not an easy job to do well, especially with uncooperative doggy clients!

We have one wee Schnoodle – a or give them a hygiene trim. It is also Schnauzer-poodle- cross – who is so sensitive she used to scream blue murder very unlikely a hairdresser might be peed or pooed on either…I hope! if another dog even looked at her, never It would be wonderful if all dogs loved mind getting her being brushed every on the grooming night. It would be table! fantastic if all dogs We have one enjoyed a ‘maniwee boy – a Shih pedi’ and didn’t Tzu-cross – shriek at the sight who has the of the nail clippers. face of an This unfortunately, angel, but Teddy, like all the dogs, are fabulous in is not a normal day just you try to the grooming room! for a groomer. cut his nails and Groomers believe in ‘humanity before he will curse all your unborn children vanity’ and will not subject a dog to while trying to eat you! painful brushing out of matting just Hairdressing is not an easy job, but for the sake of a pretty finish. We dog grooming is a completely different would obviously prefer all the dogs to animal! Most hairdressers do not run leave looking absolutely fabulous, but the risk of being bitten by their clients, sometimes their coat is a lot shorter than nor do they have to clean out their ears

we and Mum/Dad would ideally like. Owners can play a huge part in helping desensitise their furkids to the trauma of grooming, just pop in and ask us.

We strive to make your dogs’ visit to our groomers as pleasant as possible!

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Weed Smoothies on the menu People normally want to pick weeds out of their food before they eat it.

But Julia Sich purposely seeks out edible weeds to add to her food.

Julia’s favourite weed to add to smoothies at the moment is mallow, which is a mildtasting weed – and says she’s been foraging her back garden for edible weeds for about seven years.

“When I was recovering from having a stroke, I started making green smoothies.

“I knew you could have leafy greens [in smoothies] so I thought you should be able to have weeds, and it just grew from there.”

As part of FoodFest, on tomorrow at Historic Village from 1pm-6pm, Julia will run a workshop teaching people what weeds are edible, and selling her edible weed smoothies.

Not only does she teach people what

weeds you can eat, she also teaches people to better avoid wasting food, how to “how to make the smoothies themselves”. grow a sustainable garden, and how to Since her first workshop compost correctly. in 2012, Julia has done Sarah Errico from more than 70 workshops Envirohub says the festival throughout New Zealand, will be a great way for and has sold her smoothies people to learn about the at a number of events, the small changes they can make only downside being that “it to improve their health and takes quite a lot of time to sustain the environment. gather the weeds,” she says.

“Any effort counts, and Tomorrow’s Foodfest your own garden and kitchen in Tauranga is hosted by are good places to start.”

Envirohub Bay of Plenty Julia will run two as part of Sustainable independent workshops Backyards 2016, which outside of FoodFest during offer more than 90 events Sustainable Backyards this month. month – in Papamoa and Along with Julia’s edible Rotorua. weeds workshop, Foodfest To find out more, Julia Sich’s favorite edible www.juliasedibleweeds.com will also have activities for weed is creeping mallow. kids, and talks about how Cayla-Fay Saunders

Go to Greece with salty couscous creation It’s officially Autumn – but it’s still very warm! So make the most of the weather to enjoy salads before the body starts to crave soup.

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unfinished without the addition of salty, firm, feta cheese – which is no surprise considering it represents about 70 per cent of the cheese consumed in Greece.

In this recipe, the cheese is optional, but it certainly adds a lovely flavour and appearance to the dish.

The recipe comes from ‘The Apple Cider Vinegar Cure’.

The book is available from www. exislepublishing.co.nz and wherever good books are sold. RRP $25.99.

Greek couscous salad Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients: For the dressing ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano 1 pinch sea salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad

3 cups cooked couscous

1 small red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup shredded kale 1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) Method: To make the dressing, in a small nonreactive bowl whisk together the cider vinegar, basil, oregano, sea salt, and pepper until combined.

Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified.

Set aside.

To make the salad, in a large nonreactive bowl stir together the couscous, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and kale until well mixed.

Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to combine.

Top with the scallion and serve.

Couscous is one of the easiest pasta

products to cook and can be made several days ahead for cold salads and sides.

Couscous cooks in a 1:1 ratio with liquid.

One cup of dried couscous produces about 4 cups cooked.

For this recipe, use about ¾ cup dried couscous to get the right amount.

Per serving: calories: 403; fat: 28g; saturated fat: 6g; protein: 7g; carbs: 32g; sodium: 225mg; fiber: 3g; sugar: 3g.

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Teasing the taste buds with spirits Now it’s time to talk about one of my favourite beverages, the ‘cheeky little shot’ and not those straight spirit shots which make you gasp and shudder.

Great shots are about the combination of flavours created in a small shot glass – and if the bartender’s really good, it’s about the layering.

I’m not even going to acknowledge the boring QF, the dreaded Back-Draft, a ridiculous Tequila Slammer, that lethal Ice-burg, the cheesy Brave Bull or even a tacky

Illusion. How about the Fire in The Hole, delicious Seduction, crafty Snickers or that final Monkey SeeMonkey Do? Let’s tease the taste buds with a Tropical Explosion, the spectacular Naughty Night-Time, or A Phoenix Sun-Rise? The Naughty Nite-Time incorporates Cointreau, white chocolate, Apple Sourz, Kahlua and Absinthe, which layers very well. I’m not saying the Absinthe is an aphrodisiac but from the customers’ comments, the results are similar.

A challenge to all you up-andcoming bartenders is to create your

own personal signature shot that will tempt the ladies, impress the guys and – with huge sales – make your bar manager smile. Create something special which will make you famous in Tauranga, based on flavour combinations and not just a tacky alcoholic blast.

Go on…accept the challenge.

The Weekend Sun has a $50 The Phoenix voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us the name of the favourite beverage?

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

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Ivan’s got plenty of pumpkins Ivan Fay has been overrun by pumpkins.

Big ones.

They’ve overtaken his garden. That wasn’t the intent.

He simply scooped the seeds out of a pumpkin he bought from Pak‘n’Save and disposed of them in the garden. Thought that would be the last of them.

But the warm weather and the rain conspired against him. Great germinating conditions. “Now I’ve

got pumpkins all over the place,” says the Papamoa resident. A short while ago he was buying pumpkin, and now Ivan has eight freebie, self-seeding pumpkins including a giant one. “Well I wouldn’t say giant, but it’s big, much bigger than normal. I’m 86 and it’s the biggest I’ve seen.”

And they’re everywhere. Like “The Day of the Triffids” the post-apocalyptic movie about the rise of an aggressive species of plant.

So Ivan called The Weekend Sun to tell this reporter about his big vegetable.

“It’s grown across the grass that I mow, about 25 feet is all covered with pumpkin leaves and things.

“I’m looking out the window now and I can see one, two, three, four…eight of them. Including one that has grown up the hedge.

“I’m not looking to have my photo in the paper because I really can’t take much credit for it,” admits Ivan. “The only credit I’ll take is that I watered it fairly carefully.”

Ivan plans to take the pumpkin to his daughter when it’s ripened and carve it up to share among friends and family. Then there are the other seven pumpkins to deal with.

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Thanks for your contributions

Let’s see red!

Last Saturday I saw the proposed new flag flying atop the Takitimu Drive flagpole. With scarcely any red in the design, the flag presented as a very dull

The Weekend Sun wants to thanks the correspondents below who have sent in Letters to the Editor this week.

If you can’t see your letter on these pages, take a look on the Sunlive news website at www.sunlive.co.nz under the ‘Letters’ tab.

And keep your opinions, views, grunts, groans and realisations coming.

B Johnson – welfare benefits; D Sharp – house prices; M Baker – new mayor; R Paterson – treaty words; I Brougham – two nations.

and unimposing mish-mash of black, blue and white high up there. Our flag needs red for impetus and vibrancy.

For goodness sake let’s vote to keep the existing one!

Maureen Guy, Otumoetai.

PM incorrectly reads the nation’s mood On a whim our Prime Minister John Key, wishes to discard our national flag, simply because he thinks that it is no longer a true representation of New Zealand.

During his term in office, Mr Key has had to deal with some fairly formidable situations, such as earthquakes, kiwifruit Psa-V infection, pollution from the wreck of cargo ship Rena, overseas falling prices for our produce, etc.

To his credit he has handled most of these with aplomb, and a degree of competence.

I’m amazed he has read the nation’s mood for a flag change so wrong.

I don’t think I’m being unnecessarily harsh when I say he may be hedging his bets, as it has already been suggested he will be resign soon after the National Party is re-elected next year.

He’d like to be remembered as the Prime Minister who instigated the flag change, and yet, without severing ties with the UK completely, he wouldn’t be jeopardising the knighthood they would consider his due on leaving office.

If he is at all serious about the identity crisis he thinks we are experiencing, then

why not declare NZ a republic, change the flag, and take the country forward as one nation one people.

It was, after all, the original intention of the Treaty of Waitangi, until politics and money clouded the issues.

We are a young country, and should concentrate on coalescing the different cultures to form one people all working together to form a strong united front.

I personally, for the moment, am in favour of retaining our national flag as it is until the propitious moment is revealed to launch forward on our own.

Our existing flag has held us in good stead through good times and bad, and anyone who is really interested will know that our flag came before Australia’s, and it only takes the fingers of one hand (polydactyls) to count the stars on the two flags, and thus determine the difference between theirs and ours.

I think the world - and Australia- can handle that.

T Corbet, Tauranga City.

The lesser of two evils While many don’t wish to retain our flag, it seems

the alternative also doesn’t appeal. For any who think new design is less than ideal, it may be helpful to simply see it as much the lesser of two evils. To vote for a new flag is at least an indication we desire change, therefore a step in the right direction. Rest assured we won’t have a similar opportunity for a very long time.

PJ Donnell, Welcome Bay.

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Profit before people is the price

In her column published in The Weekend Sun on February 12, Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Jane Nees claims iwi, Waikato University, regional council and a whole host of others are working together to work out what is wrong with our waterways and harbour.

Five years ago a consortium of similar groups with the lead agency being Massey University and Cawthorne Institute together with iwi were funded $6.5 million to do the same thing and surprise, surprise – they’ve just been awarded a rollover on this contract.

All to find out what is wrong with our harbour and waterways. Thus far no findings have been tabled other than more studies are needed.

For my two bobs worth the answer is simple: Stop pouring poisons

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into it. The kaimoana, if you are lucky enough or brave enough to eat it, has been replaced with sea lettuce and the whenua is pirau with poisons. The Spray of Plenty is more appropriate as far as our clean green image goes.

When will these same well paid councillors and consortiums start demanding testing of our whenua and moana for residues from intensive agrichemical spraying?

Probably less expensive to pay off the scientists than it is to reveal the truth about the real cost to the next generation from short-term bottomline gain over long-term pirau whenua and moana pain.

Profit before people is the price we are all paying.

T Wilson, Te Puna.

Jane Nees responds:

It is true that a lot of research and monitoring is being done on the health of Tauranga Harbour. However, the results of this work is readily available and it is being used to design work programmes to progressively improve harbour health. It is worth looking at the Regional Council website where all the relevant reports can be found. They show that commonly used beaches in Tauranga Harbour generally have good water quality although some areas become unsafe for swimming after heavy or prolonged rain.

They indicate the harbour bed is generally in good health except for localised ‘hot-spots’ around stormwater outfalls and some areas where intense urban development is having a negative impact on wildlife.

Studies have been done on pollutants impacting on the harbour including a targetted survey undertaken of herbicide and pesticides contaminants in sheltered sub-estuaries of Tauranga Harbour with significant horticultural/agricultural land use. This showed only very low levels present which indicated that there is not likely to be any lethal toxicity effects on benthic macrofauna occurring as a result of agrichemical contamination, particularly in the more open areas of the harbour.

The combined Tauranga Harbour work programme between Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council for 2015/16 totals an eye-popping $35.9 million. This includes projects for stormwater, wastewater, sediment management, pollution prevention, sea lettuce removal, stream and erosion works - to name just a few - all with the sustainable future of the harbour in mind.

Jane Nees, Bay of Plenty regional councillor.

It all comes down to patriotism

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I am sure they didn’t give it a thought back in those days, but it was their bravery and tenacity that people, including the enemy, recognised them as New Zealanders.

Oh yes that simple wording on their uniform “New Zealand”!

As for the All Blacks, a little promotion of our current flag would help. Instead of handing out silver fern flags, hand out our national flag and wave it like you mean it. The world recognises the All Blacks by the colour of their uniform, the haka and their true grit and abilities on the field. No emblem required.

John, you poor delusional chap, change the flag if you must but you will have to spend lots promoting it over seas to make a difference to NZ’s economy.

Why not promote the one we have and get the unpatriotic Kiwis behind it. You see Mr Key - it’s not the flag that made NZ, but its people, its number 8 wire attitudes, the bravery and true grit. Its people “John 25, verse a million”, you’re not a God, so promote the people and not a piece of cloth.

R Stewart, Te Puke.

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And so it begins the pros and cons of the flag change, somewhere along the way we have lost the concept of the cost and reality of it all.

Those for the change state it is time for change because our flag is: “Too similar to our neighbours”, “Our current flag is out of date”, “Our soldiers didn’t fight for the flag they fought for democracy”, “John Key’s theory that a flag change will put New Zealand on the world map and people will identify us by the new flag”. And my favourite: “You can’t tell whose flag is who’s when the All Blacks run on to the field”.

Not one of these reasons is good enough to warrant the spending of such a large amount of money.

The concept is foolish; I am sure primary school children could come up with better reasons.

There is a huge difference between the two flags, hope you patriots can spot them. No flag is too old or out of date, it all comes down to patriotism.

Our soldiers may have had the silver fern and not our flag on their uniform,

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ENTERTAINMENTGUIDE ENTERTAINMENT Community events and occasions across the Bay. Pg35

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg36

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Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg37

MUSIC & ARTS

The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg 38

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‘Something you wouldn’t expect’ “It’s definitely one of those things you don’t want to hear or believe.” But Alicia Necklen had to believe it, had to accept her two-year-old boy had cancer.

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Max has two brothers Finn, 6, and Isaac, 2. Isaac was born when Max was coming off his treatment and Finn was six months old when his big brother was diagnosed.

“Finn and Isaac have got their own sibling beads of courage and they think they’re pretty special,” says Alicia. And they are. “They “Now it’s fine; it’s almost like a bit of a distant memory now that [the boys] have got such a strong bond.” we’re on the other side,” says the Tauranga mother-of-three.

Max is now fully cleared of cancer, says Mum, who describes “But in the beginning it was definitely massive, it was lifeher eldest son as a normal eight-year-old kid who loves soccer and changing for us. You never think it’d be you or your family. climbing trees.

“Now I look back and think of it in a positive way; that it “He’s an awesome kid. He does really well at school, he just got a changed us and our family for the better. But it was definitely very principal’s award recently. challenging, especially having a young baby as well at the time.”

“He’s really quite diligent, tries really hard and loves sport. He Max, now eight years old, was diagnosed with acute plays soccer and does BMX. He’s really affectionate and sensitive lymphoblastic leukemia in 2010. but also a sporty, boisterous boy too.”

“He’d been quite unwell for a few months; quite lethargic, really Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby is ‘Shaving His Lid For A Brave pale, and wasn’t eating very well. He’d wake up in the night with Kid’ on March 12 as part of the Child Cancer Foundation Mount pains all in his legs; he’d wake up screaming.”

Beach Bald FunRazor at Mount Main Beach.

Initially, doctors couldn’t find anything wrong but He will be doing it with Mum persisted. “About four weeks later I was like: children like Max in ‘This isn’t right, he’s definitely mind. “It’s a very small not well’.” sacrifice for me, but the Alicia was expecting cause is enormous of anemia or something course. viral, but was instead “I’ve been fortunate given the diagnosis that no one in my family of cancer. has had a child with cancer.

“I went and asked for a But if it did happen you’d want blood test and found out to support the Child Cancer that night. He was pretty Foundation in Tauranga because unwell and we got sent they do give amazing support straight to Tauranga to families in Tauranga who do Hospital and have children with cancer.” the next day For more information, to Starship or to donate, visit [Children’s mountbeachbald2016.

Health]. They everydayhero.com/nz/stuart-2 started treatment Mayor Stuart Crosby with Isaac, 2, Max, 8, and Finn, 6, Necklen.

Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Zoe Hunter straight away.”

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Digging for dino bones in the sand Dinosaur bones have been buried in the sand at Mount Main Beach. Not real bones, plastic ones.

Children are invited to dig for the buried bones on March 7, as part of the annual Porse Dino Dig Day. Children aged under five are encouraged to dig in the sand for foot-long plastic white dinosaur bones to swap for a variety of prizes.

Children who dig up a lollipop or ice-block stick can exchange their find for a dinosaur egg prize.

Usually held in January, the annual event has been moved to coincide with Children’s Day which is a national celebration held on the first Sunday of March.

Porse Dino Dig Day is at Mount Main Beach on Thursday, March 7, from 9.30am-11.30am.

MOUNT BEACH BALD! SHAVE YOUR LID FOR A BRAVE KID! Get involved and register now to support children with cancer and their families! Participate as an individual or get a group together.

For more information contact Delwynne Hahunga PHN: 07 579 4141 or 021 497 859 EML: dhahunga@childcancer.org.nz

Friday Mar 4 to Wed Mar 9 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke.

PLAYING THIS WEEK NEW THIS WEEK

DEADPOOL

(R16) Graphic Violence, Sex Scenes & Off Lang.

EVENT: WHERE:

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WHEN:

Saturday 12th March 11am registration 11.30am shaving be gins!

Ryan Reynolds is Marvel’s “merc with a mouth”, Deadpool. COMEDY, ACTION.

Fri 6:00. Sat 8:35pm. Sun 3:15, 8:15pm. Tue 8:35pm. Wed 8:25.

SPOTLIGHT

(M) Off Lang & Content That May Disturb. Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton,

Rachel McAdams. True story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation & cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese

WINNER OF BEST FILM OSCAR!

Fri 3:15pm. Sat 5:45pm.

Sun 7:45pm. Tue 6:00pm.

THE REVENANT(R16) Graphic Viol, Sexual Violence & Content That May Disturb. Leonardo DiCaprio.

Fri 8:15pm. Sat 3:10. Tue 2:55.

Wed 8:10pm.

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MAHANA (M) Sexual References & Content That DAD’S ARMY

(PG) Low Level Violence. Catherine Zeta-Jones.

May Disturb. Temuera Morrison.

From the author of “The Whale Rider”, a tale of family rivalry & reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960’s. on MEGASCREEN! Fri 1:10, 3:30,

8:20. Sat 12:55, 6:20. Sun 1:20, 3:40, 6:00. Mon 3:30, 6:20pm.

Tue 12:45, 6:05, 8:20pm. Wed 3:30, 6:00pm.

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RIDE ALONG 2

Violence. Ice

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Cube, Kevin Hart. COM.

Fri 3:35, 8:40pm. Sat 1:00, 6:00.

Sun 2:45, 7:55. Mon 3:40, 6:10.

Tue 3:35, 8:40. Wed 3:40, 6:00.

Toby Jones, Bill Nighy and Michael Gambon lead the charge in this movie adaptation of the classic British sit-com.

Fri 1:00pm. Sat 3:30pm.

Sun 5:30pm. Tue 1:00pm.

HOW TO BE SINGLE

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Off Language & Sexual References.

Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, Jake Lacy.

New York-set not-quite-rom-com.

Fri 6:00pm. Sat 8:30pm.

Sun 1:00. Tue 3:20. Wed 6:10.

ODDBALL True Story. Sat

(G) Family.

11:00. Sun 11:00.

GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS Some Scenes May Scare Very Young Children. Sat 10:50.

OF BENGHAZI (R16) Violence & ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS:

Offensive Language. John Krasinski.

A six-member security team goes to Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep and Helena Bonham Carter the aid of Americans trapped in the lead this UK historical drama about the women’s suffrage embassy in Benghazi. movement of the late 19th and early 20th century...

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Saturday 10:50am. Sunday 11:10am.

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ZOOLANDER 2 (M) Viol, Sexual References & Off Language. Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson.

Sat 1:15pm.

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New Art, Fresh Start on display Nine emerging artists are displaying their work at Creative Tauranga as part of the New Art, Fresh Start exhibition.

The two-part exhibition series celebrates the works of Western Bay artists who’ve never exhibited at Creative Tauranga in the past and are either just beginning their careers or new to town.

New Art, Fresh Start Part Two features the work of artists Jackie Gray, Daniel Couper, Lynn Webb, Mig McMillan, John Christensen, Richard Marshall, Stuart Sims, Christine Cousineau and James Meehan who’s works until March 7.

“Part One, which finished earlier this month, went well and provided great exposure for the artists, with five of them also selling works,” says gallery curator Millie Newitt.

“The standard for Part Two is just as incredible; there’s a real variety of mediums and media being used, which shows how much talent we have here, we’re quite spoiled for choice.”

New Art, Fresh Start Part Two is on display at Creative Tauranga until March 7.

See, www.creativetauranga.org.nz David Tauranga Stuart Sims’ ‘All Sorts’.

Surprise yourself on the dance floor

Learn a few moves with a beginner’s lesson in ballroom and Latin dancing.

If you can’t dance or think you have two left feet – take a beginner’s lesson at The Dance Centre and you will surprise yourself.

Dean and Miki Smith operate The Dance Centre at ASB Baypark Stadium Lounge, Mount Maunganui, offering ballroom and Latin dance lessons for beginners through to the advanced on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

“Both myself and Miki take classes for people of all ages to learn dance in a relaxed and friendly environment,” says Dean.

The centre offers one free beginner’s lesson – and Dean says those who take up the offer surprise themselves.

“We find people have a go and find their hidden passion for dance; and they keep coming back as they find our teaching formats are easy to learn.”

With ball season on the way, teens can learn a few dance floor moves.

“It’s about not being afraid to dance.”

At The Dance Centre, people gain confidence, improve their ability and make lifetime friends. So take a free lesson today.

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Live music, a cool URL and Paquin facts I’m glad I’m not organising a festival at this time of year.

As I commented a few weeks back; there are a few nervous promoters out there at the moment and as summer goes on and the weather gets increasingly iffy it gets more and more risky to organise anything outside.

But we’re now into March.

There’s a sort of unspoken timetable that outdoor festivals stop after Easter, which makes no sense really – given that Easter changes dates by a full month so is hardly a reliable guide to weather outcomes. So it’s just this month we have to worry about.

At summer’s end

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You can tell how astoundingly cool they are by a quick glance at their website. First of all, take note of the URL, which is www.paquin.tv.

That’s technically from the country of Tuvalu though the story goes that some guy paid the country a flat fee (of between $15 million to $20 million) to have exclusive rights to market it and sell domains with the .tv extension. Why? Because having ‘.tv’ at Ed Castlelow, the end of your URL is cool. the creative Also...well just look at the site, an epic of genius behind minimalist cool. As you’ll probably discover, Dictaphone clicking on the EP cover, which is basically Blues. the only thing there, will take you to the band’s Bandcamp page, where you can check out music and more from Paquin’s 4 EPs. It’s classy, imaginative electro-pop and well worth a listen.

Another obscure Paquin fact: singer/ guitarist/songwriter/producer Tom Healy is also the bass player with Auckland’s Model Train Wreck, one of my favourite Kiwi bands, and plays guitar for Jamie McDell.

(That’ll come in handy for future editions of Kiwi Musical Trivial Pursuit...).

Already the signs of summer coming to an end are all around us. Nights are getting longer and the Gourmet Night Market at Mount Maunganui finishes this Friday, much to the relief of Mount bars and restaurants who have been suffering on Friday nights as a result of people choosing to eat cheap takeaways from the park.

But summer hasn’t ended yet.

There are still festivals to be attended and one of the most groovy ones I’ve come across is a newly-minted day out in Katikati featuring an impressively hip line-up of quirky pop outfits from all over the country.

It takes place on Saturday, March 12.

They’re calling it Live Music at the Lettuce Inn though, as those with a finely-tuned ear for puns might have guessed, the Lettuce Inn is less a venue than a state of mind.

Taking place amongst the avocado trees at 33 Sedgemoor Lane in Katikati, the festival kicks off at 3.30pm (gates open at 2.30pm) and features four acts that don’t normally get down this way, all of whom boast sterling indie-pop credentials.

Headlining the show is Auckland four-piece Paquin.

A creative genius

Okay. Also on the bill are a band which has made fascinating music since 2006, though they’re really the brainchild of one man, Edward Castelow. He’s the creative genius behind Dictaphone Blues, which began as a sort of “bedroom project” in Christchurch.

His first releases, early singles ‘Spooky Room’ and ‘Taken Aback’, found favour on independent radio which required creating a band for live occasions.

Now a four-piece based in Auckland, they’ve released two albums, the latest being ‘Mufti Day’.

As to their sound, I can do no better than quote the perspicacious Graham Reid: “With widescreen production Phil Spector might admire, hooks big enough to land swordfish, half-familiar melodies, and cannoning drums behind stacked-up jangle guitars and sweeping synth-strings, Dictaphone Blues is a sheer delight and only the hardest heart won’t be amused, seduced and delighted”.

You can hear them too on Bandcamp.

Musical trio

And I haven’t even mentioned six-piece band from Wellington, Moses, and their unique brand of ambient-psychedelia, or Paul Cathro, a musician and songwriter from Dunedin now based in Katikati who’ll have his own three-piece band.

Organisers advise bringing picnic chairs, sun hats, and good attitudes.

Tickets are $13 for pre-sales (on undertheradar.co.nz) or $20 on the door. Or you can get a $35 family pass.

Email contactmokonui@gmail.com for details. And watusi@thesun.co.nz kids under 12 are free.

Unhappily ever after A wickedly funny portrayal of marriage will take centre stage at 16th Avenue Theatre this month.

Their latest production ‘Mixed Doubles’ features seven short plays and monologues depicting marriage at different stages of life, and is on-stage from March 15-24.

With characters plagued by everyday trivialities, their pasts, their jobs and their marital problems, ‘Mixed Doubles’ might be just prove a good enough reason to remain single.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to give away to two lucky reader who can tell us how many plays and monologues feature in ‘Mixed Doubles’?

Enter online at www.sunlive. co.nz under the completion section. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 9.

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Beethoven as ‘never heard before’

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Take one superb soprano, a top trumpeter, composed for Goethe’s dramatic play Egmont, is a rarely-heard masterpiece. add a rarely-heard masterpiece and finish The play is a tragedy about heroic Dutch Nobleman with a little fame from Flight of the Count Egmont, who is eventually imprisoned for his fight against oppression. Tankersley Conchords. That’s what creates sings a passionate and despairing Opus Orchestra’s March ‘Clara’ – Egmont’s wife.

Peter Walls conductor concert – ‘Inside Beethoven’.

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Organisers are describing the Tickets to the Tauranga programme as full of drama and performance at Baycourt on poetic flair and presents Beethoven as Saturday, March 12, can be never heard before. purchased at www.opusorchestra.

Opening the concert is the org.nz exquisite Mendelssohn Fair Melusine It’s free to become a Friend of overture. Mendelssohn intended Opus and receive concert news and this as a replacement overture for an ticket discounts. Contact friends@ opera based on ancient legend about opusorchestras.org.nz the beautiful mermaid Melusine.

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Described as “heavenly, sweet, and Peter Walls passionate” by Mendelssohn’s friend, the music is tremendously moving.

Well-known Hamilton soprano Jayne Tankersley then takes centre-stage alongside Opus principal The Weekend Sun has two double passes to give trumpet, Bill Stoneham, for Bach’s brilliant cantata away to Inside Beethoven on March 12 to two lucky ‘Jauchezet’. Jayne Tankersley is said to be one of readers who can tell us where the event is held?

New Zealand’s most experienced singers of baroque, Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the renaissance and medieval music.

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Country fair for the young and old A relaxing day of country fun for the whole family is on offer at Te Puna School this month – and it’s all for a good cause.

“And people can pre-order a hangi for lunch or buy it on the day.”

Plants and produce will be for sale, with a selection of jams, chutneys, pickles and sauces, there’s a secondhand book sale – and the well-known helicopter Te Puna School’s 2016 Country Fair is on Saturday, drop is at 1.30pm on the school field.

March 12 – and will be jam-packed with fun activities Here, the aircraft hovers above and drops for young and old, flavour200 ping pong balls. filled food and stalls for all.

Each child Organiser and Te Puna PTA gets a prize but member Lissa Carston says only two win a everyone is invited to the fair, helicopter ride. which will be a relaxing day of Greer’s Gastro Bar The Te Puna fun for everyone.

Sunday 6 – Blaze 5.30Idol talent The day starts 9am with Gallagher Aca 8.30pm. Classic hits duo. quest will people turning up early for the Friday 11th M see entrants jumble sale, and all of the usual The Hop House entertain, and drawcards will open from there.

Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts G Friday 4 – Oak Tree Secrets William Brown, 5, and a silent auction Children can enjoy coconut F (Irish Band) with special Friday 11th March / 8pm Olivia McMillin, 5. will be on. shy, plate smash, rifle range guest Derek Toner 9pm.

Lissa says funds raised shooting, face painting and much more.

Free entry.

Addison Thea will go to the school’s “There will be pony rides, tractor rides and people Wednesday 9 – Belgian IT, library, and sports Beer Tasting 8pm. Tickets from the Waikato bring their Newfoundland dogs for Saturday 12thA $20/$25. uniforms and equipment. the day, offering small children rides on their backs Addison Theatre, Baycourt Thursday 10 – Quiz night S The Te Puna School too,” says Lissa.

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JULIE’S

Saturday 5 March

29th Easter Book Sale March 26, 27 &

28 at Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Mt Maunganui (opp Classic Flyers). Books, CD’s, DVD’s, records & jigsaw puzzles wanted. Deliver before March 19 to Caltex Welcome Bay, Greerton, Bayfair.

Z Energy Bethlehem or Hewletts Rd. Stash-it Storage Domain Rd, Mike Deane Omokoroa, United Video Cherrywood, Phillips Garage, Fraser St. Ph Ross 544 0817 (Rotary Club of Tauranga) A Gypsy Extravaganza March 5 & 6 at Simpson Reserve, cnr Parton Rd & Dickson Rd, Papamoa East 9am. Crafts & stalls, food & drink, entertainment, kids fun & more.

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrew’s, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Arataki Markets Every Sat at Grenada St Park, off Girven Rd, Bayfair 9am - 1pm.

Variety of quality foods. Pre-loved goods & more.

Come Dance the Night Away Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051 Fashion Fiesta At Historic Village, 17th Ave West 9am - 12pm. Massive clothing sale of top quality pre loved women’s clothing. Designer labels, top labels & popular fashion stores. Everything $5.

Sizes 10-22. Cash only.

FoodFest Family friendly event with children’s activities, talks, great food, live music & workshops.

Cooking demonstration with NZ masterchef finalist Hayley Marie. Historic Village 1-6pm. Gold coin donation. www.envirohub.org.nz Garage Sale St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Mulgan St, Katikati 8.30am.

George 549 0658 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 Harbourside Carnival March 19 at Omokoroa Point School, 37 Hamurana Rd 4-7pm. Family entertainment, kids rides, market stalls, food, plants & produce. Fun for all the family. 548 0748 www. omokoroapoint.school.nz Katikati Bowling Club Mixed roll up.

Sat 12.45-3pm. Mon 9.30am - 12pm.

Weds 12.24-3pm. Fri 1.45-4pm, & social roll up 4.30-6pm. All welcome. google katikatibowls 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

NZ International Tattoo & Art Festival March 5 & 6 at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre featuring the world’s best tattooists, artists & performers. http://tattooexpo.co.nz/

Opus Orchestra – Inside Beethoven

Dramatic programme with Jayne Tankersley (soprano), Bill Stoneham (trumpet) & Nigel Collins (Flight of the Conchords) as narrator in Beethoven. March 12 at Addison Theatre, Baycourt. Adults $35, Friends of Opus & Seniors $30, school children free.

Postcard Collectors Wanted Any col-

lectors interested in forming a group to meet monthly, share information, buy & sell postcards, attend fairs etc. Geoff 578 7088 or email beeforce@kinect.co.nz Self Healing Workshop Learn an easy way to improve & maintain your wellbeing. March 5 & 6 at Sacred Journeys Sanctuary 9am – 4.30pm. Ivo & Maggie 549 3337 or www.sacredjourneys.co.nz Stamp & Postcard Fair March 12 at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga from 9am. 3 dealers, club sales table. Buying & selling. Geoff 578 7088 Tauranga Airsoft Club Inc Interested in Airsoft? We play games twice a month at TECT All Terrain Park. www.taurangaairsoftclub.co.nz Te Puke Family Fun Day And march against family violence March 12 at Jubilee Park 11am - 3pm. Meet at Squash Club 10.45am for march. Live music, giveaways, spot prizes, competitions.

Te Puna School Annual Country Fair

March 12 9am - 2pm. Food, produce, games, pony rides, silent auction, & more plus their famous ping pong drop. donelles@tepunaschool.nz The Incubator Project A chorus of many threads March 5-20 at Historic Village.

Drop off your CD’s & attend an artistic workshop. Sat 5 3pm, 3.30pm & 4pm.

Sun 6 10.30am & 11am. Sat 12 10.30am & 11am. wendytpedersen@gmail.com Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 6 March

A Course in Miracles Free study & support group in Tauranga 7pm. Topic: Why am I here? For an introduction, http://www.acim.org/AboutACIM/ index.html txt 021 0274 2502 Athenree Station And refreshment rooms open Sundays 10am-3pm for our famous Athenree Teas. Homestead open 12– 3pm 360 Athenree Road Athenree.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship service Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Breathtaking Grace - Judges Series. “Weak Gideon - the man of God’s valour.” Pastor Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz Bethlehem Lions Market 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 1pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf bethlehemmarket@lionsclubs.org.nz Buddhist Introductory Meeting Free meeting to discover Buddhism basic principles & how to achieve lasting happiness. Otumoetai Plunket Rooms, 59 Otumoetai Rd 3-4pm.

Children’s Day Sunday Fun Day at Katikati Resource Centre, Beach Rd 3-5pm. Games, dancing, stories, pizza, gifts, face painting & more. Free admission. Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 www.christinaproductions.co.nz

City on its Feet Walking Group

Every Sunday at the new shopping centre, 83 Pyes Pa Rd 9am. Medium & fast pace. Mike 543 4733 or email: mikemell@kinect.co.nz

Croquet At Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga School & kindy classes for children with Czech/ Slovak background every Sunday at Tauranga Boys College, 10am-12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email in-fo@csclubtauranga.nz Hockey Otumoetai Hockey Club pre season club muster March 13 at Blake Park Hockey Centre for new & existing players 4-5.30pm. Social & competitive players welcome. Caroline 576 5178 or 027 283 2153 Life Education Golf Day Golf tournament, teams needed, Ph Debbie 021 595612 or debbie.given@galt.co.nz Mount Maunganui Squash Club Ladies session 9-10am. For newcomers & the more experienced. Rackets provided, bring non marking shoes.

Gold coin for non members.

Kelly 027 227 9525 Music Under the Trees At TECT All Terrain Park Arrival Centre, Rotorua/ Tauranga Direct Road Highway 36.

Music from 11.45am. Rotorua symphonic band “Simply Strings”. Bring a picnic, chairs, blankets. Sausage sizzle - donation. Koha for support of Lions Tree Grove. Phyl/Trev 07 349 2450 Petanque Tga/BOP Club Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Also at Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606 Pirates & Fairies - Walk the Lakes

March 13 - Family fun walk 3.5km or 5km. Registration from 9am, walk starts 10am. $10 entry fundraising for Tauranga Parents Centre. At Lakes subdivision, Tauriko. Get dressed up. Karyn 021 667 373 or www.facebook.com/ WalktheLakes Quakers in Tauranga Meet each Sunday 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 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre, the Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall, Greerton 7pm. 12 spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to meet, greet, share & enjoy, for fellowship & friendship. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205 www.psychiccafe.nz

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Meet at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Carole 572 2919

Tauranga Table Top Gaming Club

(T3GC) Every 2nd Sun at The Gateway Cyber Cafe, 50 Devonport Rd 10am. 1st visit free, then $5 per visit, or $20 annual membership. Play war machines, warhammer, LoTR & other table top games including board games. 571 1112 Tauranga Historical Society Vintage Garden Party at Brain Watkins House

Museum, 233 Cameron Rd 1.30-4pm.

Listen to Barbershop & ukulele groups for a gold coin entry, cake & book stalls etc. Afternoon teas at modest prices. Tour of the historic house $4. Dress up vintage style. Prize for best hat.

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St 7pm.

Guest speaker: Pamela Kelly, clairvoyant reader. Free healing & prayer. $3 member, $5 non.

022 0670 467 Welcome Bay Rugby Club Registration day at Waipuna Park 2-4pm. Landon 027 578 4529

Monday 7 March

Badminton 2016 Starts today at Beth-

lehem College, Elder Lane, Bethlehem 7.30pm. All players welcome.

Sue 021 194 4335 Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Bitz & Bobz Op Shop Mon - Fri at 82 2nd Ave 9am - 4pm & Sat 9am - 1pm.

Volunteers & good quality saleable items greatly appreciated. 579 9039 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

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. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592.

Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am.

Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary.

Fitness League Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Increase strength & have fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, For women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am.

Dorothy 549 3378 Free Immigration Clinic Every Mon legal advice & information on immigration & citizenship issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Friends of the Library

Tauranga Library 5.30pm for tea/coffee.

Speaker: Daniel Petersen, Libraries graphic designer - ‘promotional work for our libraries’.

Betty 542 4322 Greenpark Playcentre, Greerton Open week March 14 - 18 each weekday behind Greenpark School, 19 Sinclair St, Greerton 9am - 12pm. Check us out on Facebook.

Man Up Group Every Mon at Tauranga

Moana Trust, The Strand (by the waka) 7pm. Helping men to become better husbands, fathers & community members. Overcome addictions, anger, depression, suicide etc. Non profit, non confrontation, confidential & caring.

Rod 021 467 107 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Meditation & See What Unfolds Every Mon 7-9pm with Kevin Reed. Meditation techniques & spiritual discussion.

Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz Mount Chess Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. Standard length chess. $3 a session. Everything provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Nam Wah Pai Papamoa Training Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.15-7.15pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Optimal Emotional Freedom Techniques Free Optimal EFT group 7pm. Learn how to use it to heal yourself & others. http://optimal-eft.emofree.com/whatisoptimaleft/ Txt 021 027 42502 if you would like to join us.

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate Night, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St, 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Public Screening “Ever the Land” Film about NZ’s only ‘living building’ followed by audience discussion & refreshments. Guest speaker: Waikare Kruger on behalf of Tuhoe. Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave 7.30pm. $10 entry (cash at door) incl refreshments. RSVP Ron 544 5360 or tmfn2007@gmail.com Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir.

Pat 579 1036 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood 7.30-9.30pm. Annual subs $10.

Paul 576 6324 Sustainable Backyards Month For full events www.envirohub.org.nz Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Mon at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave & every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Tauranga Judo Club Adult training every Mon & Thurs 6.30pm & Sat 10am. Children every Tues 6-7pm. Kevin 021 0794 368. Beginners classes adults

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every Fri 6.30pm Richard 021 160 5917. At Tga Clubrooms, Moreland Fox Park, Greerton.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages.

Trina 575 7461 a/hs

Tauranga RSA Women’s Section

AGM March 21 at RSA Cameron Rd, Tauranga 1.30pm.

Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Society

Meet in hall behind Historic House, cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm. Door $3 inc cuppa. Kay 0204 039 7323 Te Puna Indoor Bowling Club Every Mon at Te Puna Memorial Hall 7.15pm. Ian 579 3024 Triple P-Positive Parenting For any parent, caregiver or whanau with children aged from birth to 12yrs to help manage common parenting challenges.

Ardell 571 0144 or 027 311 2140

Tuesday 8 March

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

Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. $100 adult sub or $7 per night casual. $80 student sub or $5 per night casual.

Club racquets & coaching available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Club Tauranga Women’s service group. Business meeting 2nd Tues evening. Social night 4th Tues each month. Interested? Marie 576 5495 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome.

Lorraine 579 3229 Balmoral Kilties Marching team.

Ladies aged 30-60yrs welcome. Fun, friendship & travel. Experience preferred, not essential. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors.

Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173 Be Inspired to Create Great Places In your neighbourhood. Listen to overseas speaker, Richard Conlin give his views on how to improve your community. Papamoa Community Centre 7pm. Free entry.

Bereaved Parents Support Group

Have you lost a child? Do you wish to meet other bereaved parents? Join us at 106 College Place, Poike 7.30pm. All welcome. Mary 544 3778 a/hs Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. 575 4650 Christians in Action Brand new group starts today 10am. Bible study, praise & worship & the prophetic.

Pauline 027 575 5558 Excel Toastmasters Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair.

2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month 6.158.30pm. Learn excellent public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@ hotmail.com Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Easy to learn. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength.

Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 Israeli Dancing Every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. Beginners dancing. All ages welcome. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 543 3010 Leisure Marching Team New members wanted aged 30-50+ for friendly leisure marching. Practice Tues 6-7.30pm. ph/txt Ardell 027 937 4248 LOL Laughter Wellness Come & enjoy a laughter pick-me-up session.

Penguin Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 7.30-8.15pm. $3 door.

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Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Meridian Daylight Lodge (Installation) Meet at Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members welcome from 1pm. Keith 544 4109 Mount Morning Badminton Season starts today. Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm.

Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxeen 575 0162 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Neighbourhood Run/Walk Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start. Svetlana 027 616 2124 New Social Book Club Tues 10.30am & Sat 1.30pm. No fees. For venue, Joy 021 0243 9129 Ocean Running 5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm.

Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry. Phil 021 383 354 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or a family member of friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meet Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 0642 186 Petanque - Twilight Every Tues at Club Mt Maunganui 4-6pm. Equip available, all coaching given. 578 3606 Recreational Cycle Group Every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti 9am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am.

Cam 552 4513. Every Sun at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of the month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 Sewing Connection Tauranga Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 10am - 2pm. New members welcome to sew, share ideas & improve techniques. Pam 021 276 5390 South City Indoor Bowls Box Drawn Pairs (Black Cup) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Keith 577 1116 Tauranga Astronomical Society The Milky Way - a place of extremes. Plus powerpoint lecture - astro geology.

Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm.

Telescope viewing weather dependent.

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga City United Open training at Links Ave Tues & Thurs 6.30pm for senior female footballers wanting to play competitively. Players must be over 15 years old & available to play league games on Sundays. See our Team Facebook page:www.facebook.com/ TCUSW1 .

Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 The Truth about Vaccines What you need to know that your doctor won’t tell you. Wesley Church, 13th Ave 7pm. 022 0797 368

Wednesday 9 March

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at

Waihi Beach RSA 10am. Pool cars from Bethlehem car park. 578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal help. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic.

For appointment 549 0399 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. Beginners welcome, 50yrs plus. 575 4650 Bromeliad Meeting Tauranga Yacht Club 12.30-2.30pm. Plant of the month: Guzmania. Guest speaker: Bob Manekow - ‘Native plants & their traditional Maori use for healing.’

Followed by AGM. Good sales table.

Visitors welcome.

Cards Do you play crib or would

like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939 Club Mt Maunganui Indoor bowls starts 6.30pm. All welcome. Jim 572 1983 Community Bible Study City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a non denominational Bible Study for 7 weeks on Ephesians. Julie 552 4068 Dance Fitness Getaway fun for mums & others. Get your grove fix, disco, hip hop, Latin & more. Every Weds at Bethlehem Community Hall 9.3010.30am. Helen 022 882 0237 Fernlands Spa Water Exercises Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain or shine. Due to start after pool painting - watch this space!

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club Night Interclub rooms. Names in book. At Greerton Hall 7pm. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Weds 1-3pm. 021 110 0878. And at Papamoa Healing Rooms, Baptist Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds every Weds 2.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz Leisure Marching New ladies welcome for non competitive marching. No experience required. Every Weds at Moreland Fox Park, Greerton 8-9.30am. Tricia 543 4581

Mount Maunganui Badminton Club

Every Weds 6.30pm. $8 to play. All skills. Eve 021 906 481 Mountain Bike Group Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016 Opera Forum: Aida 23 March - Verdi’s great opera from Egypt. Complimentary wine & canapes. Tauranga Opera Forum 577 0583 Otumoetai Care & Craft Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Craft, entertainment, fun & games. 576 7783 or email: dawnron@kinnect.co.nz Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm.

Lynne 573 5055 Taoist Tai Chi New beginner class at 15 Koromiko St 5.30pm. Exercise your body & mind. Diane 579 6630 Tauranga Judo Club Arataki Peewees every Weds 4.30-5.30pm. Children 5.30-6.30pm at Arataki Community Centre. Kevin 021 0794 368

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Wharahwara off-track to Wahine Rock.

Easier option. Grade mod/easy approx.

5.5hrs. Sheryl 574 3743

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Pioneer Lounge, War Memorial Hall, Te Puke. Guest speaker: Julia Sich - ‘Health benefits of edible weeds.’

Doors open 7pm for 7.15pm start. $5 includes smoothie. Kerry 552 6768 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Thursday 10 March

Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag. 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 to be won & visits to other clubs. Gloria 575 0059 Community Bible Study International

Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem.” Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. 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 Activity for Kids this Easter Shop Te Puke Easter Egg Trail. Count eggs in shop windows & be in to win Easter baskets!

March 24-29. For details & entry forms, visit Shop Te Puke on Facebook or collect entry forms from Te Puke Library after March 17.

Free Meditation Join these classes any time over the next 6 weeks, till March 4. At Papamoa Community Centre/Library, Mako Room, 15 Gravatt Rd 7.45pm. Classes last just over 1 hr. www.freemeditationnz.com French Connection For lovers of all things French. Come & meet like-minded people over a relaxed drink. Every second Thurs at La Mexica, the Strand 4.30-6.30pm. Andrea - agohns@yahoo.co.nz Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health.

Nora 544 2714 More Than Craft Every Thurs during term time at Greerton Bible Church cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.3011.30am. 544 0823 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Mount 9am 1pm. Merilynn 575 6777 Mount Maunganui Squash Club Junior club night 4-5pm Karen 021 922 355, club night 6.30pm, including novices. Richie 021 606 257 Rackets provided, wear non marking shoes. Open to all, gold coin for non members.

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat Held 1-2pm. Transport available if required.

Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010 Otumoetai Hockey Club 2016 seasons starts early April. Men’s & women’s teams cater for both social & competitive players. 576 5178 or 0274 520 600

Smith’s Sport Shoes Everyone’s Run Walk

Thursday’s (Daylight Saving) Fergusson Park 3km & 5km waterfront course options.

Entries from 5.15pm. Students $3, adults $5. www.taurangaramblers.co.nz Malcolm 027 292 4411 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi & Taoist Qigoing Every Thurs morning at Elizabeth St Community Centre.

Warren 574 2464 or 0274 745 389 Tauranga Machine Knitters Club Meet 4th Thurs of month at Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga (note change of venue) 1.30pm.

Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs

at Mirrielees Rd 7.30pm.

Tauranga Rock & Roll Social Dancers

Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30-9.30pm. 576 7326 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com Ukulele Lessons For primary age children.

Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz Young Parents Group Must be aged 20 or younger. Every Thurs during term time at 471 Devonport Rd (Plunket Rooms) 12noon. No group this week. Rozi 027 293 0353

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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 Every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists.

All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818 Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 Ohauiti Market Ohauiti Hall 5-6.30pm.

Produce, craft, art.

TaiChi QingGoing 18 Moves A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7.15pm. Gold coin donation.

571 5168.

Tauranga College (Co-Ed 1946-1957) 70th reunion May 20-22. NB: past pupils of TDHS included. For details 576 6750 or email: gmware@enternet.co.nz Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner third Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include; painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. June 926 9044 The Sociables 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376

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Out of the ashes of sadness, hope emerges I noticed recently a business in the city which burnt to the ground last year has reopened, in new premises – it has risen from the ashes, after a lot of heartache and hardwork I’m sure.

Two years ago the small Catholic church in Bethlehem also burnt to the ground – sadly, an act of vandalism – and we, too, hope the Chapel of St Therese will soon be re-built.

Out of the ashes of sadness and tragedy, hope emerges.

A number of Christian church communities in Tauranga Moana recently began Lent, a period of preparation for the great feast of Easter.

We symbolised this with the ritual of receiving ashes on

the forehead, a mark which recalls the ancient scriptural symbol of heaping ashes on one’s head to express repentance.

We are not quite so generous with the ashes, thankfully! In receiving the ashes, we express our hope that we will rise from sinfulness and shame, to encounter again the richness of the Lord’s love and mercy. We prepare to experience the wonders of the Paschal mystery – death and resurrection, darkness and light, ashes and new life.

May these Lenten days be a time of hope and renewal for you. And may Easter be a reminder that, with Christ, we triumph over death; and that from the ashes of our sin and struggle, we experience mercy and new life.

Father Mark Field, Parish of St Thomas

Something worth seeing: Working ‘in the Spirit’ It’s a thrill to see people exercise the skills God has given them.

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I love watching people doing what they do with their God-given skills.

Here’s an important truth. When your skill level is high but the challenge of the task is too low, you experience boredom. When your skill level is low but the challenge of the task is too high, you experience frustration and anxiety. But when the level of challenge matches your skills – then you’re in the flow.

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When you’re experiencing flow in activities that enhance and help the lives of others – you’re working ‘in the Spirit’.

What about you? And me? Do we see what we do for a living as our God-given call? Do we see our work as service to the Kingdom?

Do we see our career as an opportunity for the Lord to use us to make a difference, to help others?

Let’s not confuse the call to the ministry in the market-place with the call to ministry in the local church.

We need both working together handin-hand.

Pastor Stephen Whitwell, Tauranga Elim Church.

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ENROL NOW! Courses start in March Learn about tourist destinations, types of tourists and the different jobs in the tourism industry.

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For 16-19 year olds | NCEA Level 2 | Full year | No fees

0800 355 553 | www.twoa.ac.nz Subject to class numbers and programme confirmation.

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You’ll be ready to move into higher-level study in the area of your choice.

You could also apply for entry level jobs in travel agencies and tourism operators.

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RUN ON LISTINGS THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! papamoa PIRITAKA MEWS. March 5 8am. Household goods, framed pictures, sofa bed, bunks, trendy women’s clothes sizes 10 - 12, smart women’s shoes sizes 3738, 31/2 - 4. Priced to sell. Well worth a visit.

tauranga AVENUES GARAGE SALE Saturday 5 March 8am.

Barbecue, outdoor furniture, tools, kitchenware, gardening tools, lawn-mower, shredder, bike, golf clubs, appliances, office gear, heaters & the rest.

To see a list and photos search Avenues Garage Sale on Facebook. Signs up for address 8am at intersection Cameron Road/Fifth Avenue. No prior access or viewing.

accounting PS & R ACCOUNTING – Contact us for a free quote to have your Annual Accounts and Tax Returns completed. We have 16 years experience and are based at Mount Maunganui.

Phone Peter 0221366012. Email trefusis@ihug.co.nz

arts & crafts GLASS CUTTING WORKSHOP 5th March 1-3pm - this workshop is designed to introduce you to safe glass handling and cutting techniques. 12th March 9am4pm - stained glass workshop.

Create your own stained glass item. Clay Art Studio in the Historical Village 07 571 3726.

Opening hours 10 am to 4 pm.

Tuesday to Saturday.

bible digest ”THOUGH YOU HAVE not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter: 8-9

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

child care AVAILABLE 24/7 in Hairini and Papamoa. WINZ subsidies and Oscar after school care, pick up and drop off neg. Ph Jenna 027 300 4134 or Lisa 027 758 5774

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computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. 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. “Get the interview….

Land the job” Contact via www. facebook.com/acvforyou or 021 27 27 912

entertainment TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available.

Ph 574 8533 today

furniture removals MOVING LOCALLY? Truck with 2 men for hire. Competitive rates.

Any size move. Free Quotes.

Phone 027 348 1706

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

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

housesitters TRUSTED FREE HOUSESITTERS available from 13 March - 25 April and 5 September - 29 September and 25 October - 21 December 2016. 15 years housesitting experience in Tauranga, excellent references.

Ph 027 302 8328

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

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, Various areas, Various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Tabby Male Cat, Welcome Bay, Ref: 23446 Ph SPCA Found Grey Male Rabbit, Te

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Puke, Ref:23457 Ph SPCA Found Torti Female Cat, Greerton, Ref:23463 Ph SPCA Found Tabby Female Cat, Mt Maunganui, Ref:23468 Ph SPCA Found Tabby/White Female Cat, Bellevue, Ref:23476 Ph SPCA Found Ginger/Tabby Male Cat, Te Puke, Ref:23479 Ph SPCA Found Black Male Cat, Bethlehem, Ref:23485 Ph SPCA Found Tabby Female Cat, Welcome Bay, Ref:23489 Ph SPCA Found White/Black Female, Welcome Bay, Ref:23490 Ph SPCA Found Black Female, Katikati, Ref:23491 Ph SPCA Found Black Female, Katikati, Ref:23495 Ph SPCA

public notice SOCIAL CLUB Become a Social Club Member and receive: Discounts on drinks, Eligibility for regular Club promotions, regular invitations for Social Club parties.

Fee $10 Annually. Membership subscriptions open until May 1st 2016. Judea Tavern, 35 Koromiko Street Judea Tauranga. Contact:- Pawan Ph 07 578 8889 or Mobile 021 209 5883 or Email: judeatavern@ gmail.com

situations vacant NANNY WANTED. Special person wanted to care for our 1 and 3 yo for two and half days a week in Mt Maunganui. Days flexible. Must have full license and safe car. Attitude more important than qualifications. $17 per/hr. 021 057 3675

spiritual guidance SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction? Confused, not sure where you’re heading?

Readings, Healings and Counselling by experienced therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

trades & services APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial,

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maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 GRANITE BENCH TOPS rebuffed and resealed. Protect your investment! Good rates.

Qualified tradesman, 30 years + exp. Ph 0204 0864 211 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 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. noknoia@clear.net. nz 021 670 770 INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER AVAILABLE NOW. Interior and exterior. Prompt & reliable. Excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 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 3071 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 PLASTERER Interior 30+years Skimming Walls, make good Ceilings, Walls, Cornice Cove, Plasterboard, Stopping. New Builds. Small Jobs. Free Quote.

Contact Stan 021 130 2621 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

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

STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TILER 30 years + experience, qualified in all aspects of tiling.

Available now! Ph 0204 0864 211 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing.

Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs.

Safe, friendly, reliable service.

Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours ”A A A” - HAWKES BAY WINERY & THE GENTLE ANNIE ROAD - Tour 2: - Treetops Luxury Lodge Luncheon. - Tour 3: - Waiheke Island Escape. - Tour 4: - Bay of Islands & 90 Mile Beach - Tour 5: - Marlborough Sounds & High Country Station, plus many fun day trips, memorable holidays & entertaining shows. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team for more information and your Free Newsletter. Door to Door Service.

Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 JOIN NO.8 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS – (1) April 11th 4 days Coastal Kaikoura Tour. (2) April 26th 2 days Awhitu & Manukau Heads Lighthouse. (3) May 8th 5 days Rangitikei River Lodges. (4) May 15th 1 day Mary Poppins. (5) May 31st 11 days Cruise Sydney to Tropical North Queensland. (6) June 23rd 2 days Grand Chateau. (7) Sept 26th 14 days Tasmania. (8) Sept 29th 4 days World of Wearable Arts. Book Now seats are limited - free Door to Door service & 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

Thinking about property maintenance Landscaping a rental property relies on two words: Low and maintenance.

A good tenant may not be a good gardener, or may not have the time or knowledge of how to maintain a residential landscape. Also, while flower beds and lawns can make a property attractive, maintaining them can start to up the cost during the months.

This is where low maintenance gardening comes in.

Ground covers including gravel, mulch, bark or wood chips are low-maintenance and low cost, requiring only occasional raking or additional layers. They also help maintain soil moisture and reduce weed growth.

Native plants will thrive with less maintenance, succulents are an option.

Dry landscaping can also create space that can be used as additional entertainment, perfect for the indoor outdoor flow with the addition of some outdoor

furniture, or a barbecue area.

Paving stones are easy to maintain and are another way of covering bare ground with a functional landscaping option requiring no water and very little upkeep.

Take it one step further and rock gardens typically contain drought-tolerant plants that don’t need much care, and the rocks themselves offer a decor that never needs to be watered or tended to in any way.

In addition to the low maintenance landscaping, property owners can negotiate elements of section care with the tenant and designate lawn care and maintenance responsibilities.

Another option is contracting a commercial lawnmower to regularly mow and trim the yard. Some landlords average the cost of the lawn care over a year and that to the rent. Tenants are often happy to have the section maintained by professionals, and are willing to pay for the amenity.

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SPACE? 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.

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