The Weekend Sun 7 October 2016

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Ball in his court Only 22 and dreaming big. Tauranga tennis star Sam Matheson wants to represent New Zealand in Grand Slams, get a high world ranking, play the Davis Cup and travel the world. Just 10 years ago he was playing a preview to the Heineken Open at age 12 and his dreams to become professional grew from there.

Now, Sam’s been awarded Big South Player of the Year and is the first player from Liberty Christian University in the United States,

where he’s been studying, to be ranked. But as he eyes a place on the world tennis stage, Sam knows there’ll be hard work ahead.

“The most important advice when starting out is to work hard when you are young, in both tennis and study,” says Sam. That was Spanish tennis pro David Ferrer’s advice to the young player. “And it’s stuck with me ever since.”

Photo: Chris Callinan.

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Could coffee be the real evil?

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With the local busy body elections wrapping up here, the US presidential elections heading for a massive comedy finale and the situation in Syria playing heavily on our minds, the RR team has been deep in research for the answers to your most pressing questions.

Such as: Is the new L&P flavour, chilli and lime, any good with rum?

Should the Mount New Year’s Eve party have been canned, or a bigger riot planned? Would the new L&P flavour be socially acceptable at the Mount on New Year’s Eve? Whatever happened to wine coolers?

Why isn’t W called Double Vee? Because it’s not a Double U, is it? It’s two Vs. If it was Double V, would a VW become a Vee Double Vee? Or a Triple Vee? If you know the answers, please tell us.

We’ll get the new mayor straight onto it, first job Monday.

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Coffee is the evil of our society, not rugby. Rugby’s not the demon.

New Zealand, stop vilifying the sport because of the conduct of a few; or a decision of the court.

Pointing the finger vaguely at a pastime and saying “it’s rotten to the core” is like saying all coffee drinkers are violent and sexist.

I can guarantee you that Filipo, the judge, the stripper, the Chiefs and almost every other person in our society behaving contrary to our liking, all drink coffee.

I bet even David Bain, the directors of dodgy finance corporations and the skipper of the Rena all drink coffee.

Therefore, by the rugby critics’ reasoning, all coffee is bad because some of its users might be violent or sexist or generally undesirable citizens.

It’s not the first time rugby has been vilified, driven by an odd collection mostly from the leftie, anti-everything whacko fraternity. Remember the Springbok protests of the early 80s, when rugby fans were dragged into essentially a political scrap, simply for wanting to watch their sport. Rugby was singled out by career protestors and crucified as if it was the

drug. And take it easy on the coffee if you’re having self-control issues.

Racy horse names

cause of all racial and political problems of the African continent.

We saw in the streets of Hamilton and witnessed first-hand the blatant, one-way hatred that had been brewed and cultured in the student population, looking for trouble and spoiling for a fight with generally passive and slightly bemused rugby families minding their own business, walking peacefully and legally to a sporting event.

Imagine if we decided all sailors are bad and yachting is the problem, because Scott Watson was convicted of murdering Olivia Hope and Ben Smart? If those Olympic medal-winning yachties were tarred with the same brush, their sport denigrated because of the actions of one?

What if all breast feeding mothers were deemed bad people, because Hitler’s mother was one.

That’s the level of logic we’re dealing with over the current Rugby vilification.

Rugby is an easy target. It becomes fashionable every now and then to pick on the big one. A sort of tall poppy mindset.

Yes, Losi Filipo did wrong. Yes, the

Thanks to the many who entered the Tauranga Races giveaway last week. Your mission was to suggest names for racehorses.

We have two winners this week, each winning prize packs of double tickets, with racebooks each, a couple of $10 betting vouchers and a couple of drinks tickets; for the Tauranga Racing Club meeting on Saturday, November 12.

Richard Glass: “I have two suggestions, Doofgod & dooftac which are dog food and cat food backwards and are the type of horse I seem to back.”

Paul Knights is our second winner, with these horse name suggestions: “Auckland House Prices” – It will take off and they will never catch it!

“Waitangi Tribunal” – It will never get there but it will fun watching it zig-zag back and forth!

“Council Election” – Shows a lot of promise but lets you down at the finishing line.

“Seal the Deal” –Trains around the Mount and is involved in fishy deals.

“Bag the Nag” – Goes the distance but drives its rider crazy!

Thanks for the fun! – Paul Knights.

Keep your eyes peeled for more Tauranga Racing Club giveaways, we’ve two more prize packs for four to come in following weeks, at each of the other race meetings on December 9 and 21.

Parting thoughts:

resulting judicial decision has provoked outrage. Maybe a few of the Chiefs can’t keep their hands to themselves and Aaron Smith is easily confused with the signage on the disabled restroom. You can’t blame him; some of those stick figure diagrams can be pretty ambiguous.

Memo to NZ: be a bit more intelligent when looking for the “cause” of these issues and accept that individuals are responsible for their own actions. Not a sport code, a cultural event, pastime or recreational

A couple of recent news items from the police made us think.

“Teens arrested after car stolen in Paeroa.”

What’s the bet it was a lemon?

“Police want assistance with robbery in main street.” Well I’ve got a balaclava, what else do I need to bring?

Meanwhile, the New Year’s eve party at the Mount has been cancelled.

But it’s alright, apparently there’s still a party at Kelly Brown’s.

Son helping with mirror installation: “I could see myself in this line of work”.

More rabbiting on Facebook: Like: ‘Rogers Rabbits’ Complaints department: Coffee houses and Bain supporters, send your concerns to RR, PO Box 240, Tauranga 3140 on the back of a $20 cheque.

Or email: brian@thesun.co.nz

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. Coffee is the world’s most popular drug. It is one of the most pesticide intensive crops in the world. Drinking it first thing in the morning can produce excess hydrochloric acid in the body and create digestive issues. Coffee is linked to acid reflux and heartburn. It can restrict mineral absorption.

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Conflict of interest on mainstreet Kasey Beckett, 14, and Maddi Bowen, 17, admire one of the last pieces of artwork Bernard Dobbie will be doing at his old haunt outside the Phoenix Carpark. Photo: Chris Callinan.

“They wanted to clear the deck.

They didn’t want clutter and I was clutter apparently.”

So he’s gone from his spot, the spot he has commanded for three hours every summer day for the last two years.

Bernard Dobbie, painter, sketcher, cartoonist, caricaturist and fixture in the main street of Mount Maunganui, is now persona non grata.

“It seems they want people to see the statue,” says Bernard. That’s the silver statue of the surfer on the deck. “They see the statue as important and they don’t want clutter.”

And they, the Mount Mainstreet business association, don’t want Bernard. “Three genres of artists requested to be on the deck,” says Mainstreet manager Ingrid Fleming. “Hair braiders, air brush tattooists and Bernard. So I took it to the board and it said ‘No’ to them all.”

“I have been a bit of an institution there outside the Mount Mainstreet office,” says Bernard. “And I have drawn hundreds of people.”

As soon as the cruise liners and tourists slipped in for the summer Bernard started painting, sketching, cartooning. “But I was more than that,” says Bernard.

He was the unofficial, self-appointed local information centre, a point of contact for tourists.

He was providing a service. “I would have people asking where the free Wi-Fi was, where the bus stop or toilet was, where the taxi or beach was or how to get

back to the boat. And I could tell them.”

All the information was online. “But there are a lot of older people who want talk to another person. Do you know what I mean?”

What grinds the business association is people popping up with their products and goods and creating an income by selling on an exclusive retail strip, with no overheads and nothing being paid back to Mount Mainstreet, which attracts the tourists in the first place.

“Businesses pay very good rates to be here on Mount Mainstreet and so we have to be careful as an incorporated organisation to protect the livelihoods of our members,” says Ingrid.

But Bernard doesn’t see himself as an income stream.

“It’s more trickle finance. I’m an artist and make just enough to keep me in materials. I would be better off washing dishes.”

Bernard says it was just a nice experience. “I have local knowledge because I’m a local artist and it’s my town.” His town, but not his Mainstreet.

Bernard had taken up position under the awning outside the Mount Mainstreet office on the deck with the blessing of Peter Melgren. “He was encouraging the arts in Mount Mainstreet,” says Bernard. But when the previous mainstreet manager died suddenly last year, Bernard’s unwritten arrangement died with him.

“I have a fall-back position at the Cruise Deck.” It’s a shopping precinct off the main street.”

Outside Creating Waves art gallery by the giant anchor. “That’s a great alternative,” says Ingrid. “I am sure he will enjoy it.”

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AJ’s robbery accused on bail Two youths accused of the attempted armed robbery of AJ’s Lotto shop in Devonport Rd have been granted bail by the Youth Court in Tauranga.

A 13-year-old and a 14-year-old face charges of assault with intent to rob using knives following the alleged attempted robbery on Thursday, September 29. The 13-year-old is also charged with aggravated wounding as he’s accused of cutting a customer while being restrained for Police. The pair’s bail conditions include having no contact with each other or witnesses.

They next appear in court on October 10.

Chook run decimated by dogs There are concerns a pack of dogs may be wandering Papamoa by night. Night-shift worker Paul van der Werff got home on Tuesday morning to find his chook run broken into and his six hens gone. “Must have been dogs. I can’t imagine any other animal could have done it.”

Paul thinks there must have been more than one dog because there was no carcasses.

There were feathers from each of the chooks – two Black Orpingtons, one Red Shaver, one White Leghorn and one Isabella Leghorn.

New Year’s eve at Mount Maunganui is going to revert to its historical core, after Tauranga City Council decided this week to no longer pay for free public entertainment.

The decision was made at the last meeting of the triennium, four days before the elections, a fact noted by some councillors.

Mayor Stuart Crosby says they are the council that has to make the call. They could have kicked it off to the next council, but it was their decision to bring it forward and it was the right thing to do.

He says the decision is the right one

High court date on state houses A court date’s been set for a legal challenge to the sale of Tauranga’s state housing stock.

The hearing will be held in Wellington High Court on November 9. The date was confirmed for SunLive this week by John Minto of State Housing Action Incorporated. There are 1124 state houses in Tauranga up for sale.

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For me, this came with two powerful community engagements last week. Both reflected the power of leadership within our community.

Last Friday I shared a stage with Waiariki MP and Minister Te Ururoa Flavell, Sally Webb from the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Tawharangi Nuku from Ngati Ranginui and Wyatt Creech from Healthcare NZ. We celebrated a first in New Zealand. Launching the BOP Health Alliance Te Whakareia, between the local iwi health providers and established Healthcare NZ – both supported by BOPDHB. The purpose is to give our seniors more choice with their in-home care providers. What’s unique is it combines the local whanau centric care with the established scale operator with 20-plus years of care provision. It’s the best of both worlds, and reflects in no small measure the future of NZ. The following day I helped Oropi stalwart Richard Somerfield open the Oropi Hall. This is a phenomenal local facility, built through the efforts of Richard and the hall committee. TECT and the Lotteries Commission were on-board as well and hundreds of locals offering selfless support.

The years of effort were applauded by the large and grateful Oropi audience.

Both events have community at their heart. Both gave me deep confidence we really do live in a great place surrounded by great people.

The remaining piles from the old wooden jetty at Tanners Point were removed Tuesday morning by Bay Marine Works.

Brian and Sharon Coxhead extracted the concrete and railway-iron piles, which were all that was left of the jetty, after it was demolished a few months back.

Colin manoeuvred their barge adjacent to the modern floating pontoon jetty and used the barge’s hiab to extract the piles one by one. The couple will return when tides are more favourable to take away concrete left in the water when the previous contractor attempted to extract the piles.

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Four councillors voted against it; Rick Curach, Catherine Stuart, Bill Grainger and John Robson.

They were concerned about the costs rising from a $250,000 to $750,000, the lateness of the request for action, and the fact that withdrawing the councilfunded entertainment will not guarantee a quiet night.

Councillors voted for option B – which is no organised event at Mount Maunganui Main Beach, but with proposed enhanced city operations and proactive safety controls, Tauranga CBD fireworks, and a youth event at ASB Arena, which is expected to cost $532,000, compared with the budget of $279,000. Andrew Campbell

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Alleged drug couriers denied bail Two Tauranga men apprehended in a drug bust at Dunedin Airport last month have been denied bail.

Jay Tarahina Kiwi, 32, and William Johnathon Wiki, 34, were jointly charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug – methamphetamine – for supply when they appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.

The pair has been accused of couriering large quantities of the drug on a domestic flight on September 9. Both have denied the allegations.

because of the high levels of intoxication and the amount of increasingly young people attending recent events, and a distinct shift in the atmosphere now surrounding the Mount New Year event.

There is increasing risk to people going to an event the city council owns.

They could carry on but the message from Police is that business as usual is not enough, says Stuart.

“We need to change tack,” says Stuart.

He’s been to every NYE event at the Mount for the last 10 years and during the last three years, Stuart says they have become more volatile.

“As event owners we have a duty of care for our citizens,” says Stuart.

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If a regular old run isn’t doing it for you anymore – whether it’s not pushing you to peak performance or it’s just boring you to tears – Joshua Bishop has something different for you to try.

Obstacle racing. “Basically, it’s peak distance running which covers a range of terrain and there are a bunch of obstacles for people to complete going through the distance. So there might be walls or carries [carrying items] or challenges or things like that,” says Joshua.

And the Bay will be seeing its very first obstacle race out at TECT All Terrain Park this Saturday, October 8.

“It’s quite exciting, we have about 200 daring people who have signed up to take the challenge,” says Joshua.

“It’s 8km with 22 or more obstacles.

The idea is that we will challenge a person dynamically, not just strength.

There’s things like a bucket carry up a hill, which is not overly pleasant.

“We have various high walls, and we have inverted walls, then we’ve got some walls that are just made of chain. We’ve got two lots of monkey bars, monkey hoops, balance beams and crawls.”

If you’re worried that you’re not fit enough, or strong enough, Joshua says there’s no excuse.

“It’s 8km so you could crawl that in a day! We’ve

made it so that anyone can do it. I would expect for a person of reasonable fitness it would take about 50 minutes.”

If you can’t complete an obstacle that’s no worry – you are allowed to pass them. Unless you’re in the Elite class – then you get a different task.

“If you fail an attempt on an obstacle you have to do 30 frog squats, which is quite a deep squat, and we will have people governing those obstacles in the morning.”

Joshua says there’s also a variety of activities for before and after the run.

There will be a firetruck and a DJ playing music throughout the day, and NZ Parkour will have a demo stand.

“We’ve also invited the Tauranga Foodbank out to the event and they’re running a sausage sizzle.”

Joshua says they’ll be shouting everyone a steaming saussie at the end of the event.

“We’re buying everyone who enters a sausage, and the money is going straight towards the foodbank.”

Joshua says a collection will also be running on the day, and he encourages everyone to bring nonperishable food items with them.

People can enter on the day, but will have to pay cash. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults cost $65 each and children cost $25 each. For more information, search ‘Obstacle Race Tauranga’.

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Council’s city transportation manager Martin Parkes says Tauranga is the third city to adopt PayMyPark.

Tauranga’s downtown shoppers can now forget the parking meter and be confident that if they’ve overstayed their time, their phone will ring, beep or make some other noise of choice.

PayMyPark is a parking app that does away with the need for meters and pay and display tickets.

“You can pay for parking via mobile phone, you don’t need to display a ticket,” says Tauranga City Council’s city transportation manager Martin Parkes. “The phone app links with our parking officers’ hand-held devices.

“They just go and scan the number plate and it tells them it’s paid by the parking app.

“Also you get a warning on your phone if your parking is running out.

“So if you are in a meeting you can just basically top up via your mobile phone, you don’t need to run out and put more money in the machine and get another ticket.

“It’s a very user-friendly system.

“They’ve got it currently working in New Plymouth and Wellington, so we are the third city that has adopted it.”

Not only will PayMyPark make paying for parking easier, Martin says it will save parkers more than $500,000 each year in fees.

PayMyPark is free to download from the Google Play store or from the App Store. It is developed by Arthur D Riley & Co Ltd, the same company that hosts the council’s parking systems. PayMyPark can also be used to pay for parking in Wellington and New Plymouth.

The council has installed new parking zone signs around town especially for PayMyPark. To use the app, customers need to select the relevant parking zone

or off-street carpark they wish to pay for. The app can also be used to pay for parking at the Phoenix carpark on Maunganui Rd. It does not work for the Tauranga City’s two parking buildings.

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For information about the PayMyPark app, visit: paymypark.com Andrew Campbell

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House about to face change It’s been an ice-cream parlour, a burger and takeaways stop, a steak house, a bar with pokies and karaoke, an alternative music venue, and most recently a craft beer house.

And now the iconic building that currently homes The Hop House will be destroyed.

The site has been in the Mount since the mid-1970s according to current renter and The Hop House’s David Stanway, and he knows the history of the place.

And David’s going to make sure the iconic site has its farewells from everybody.

He’s planning on setting up old photographs and memories for local and the building’s enthusiasts alike to share and remember the

February, then it’s a month-bymonth [basis].”

But why is the iconic building being bulldozed?

“Many leases in the Mount at any one time have a development clause in them, which allows the Mount to grow bigger and grow taller,” says David.

“We knew that when we moved in here, that our place had a development clause, but we took a gamble and thought it could roll on for five or six years, it has in the past, nothing has happened in this site for a long, long time and that clause has been in there.”

David says they’re looking at a larger site in Wharf St, and he has big plans for a new home for The Hop House.

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site before it is demolished.

“A lot of people have had some pretty amazing life-changing times here. It’d be a shame if people that the building had meant something to just drove past one day and saw it was gone and thought: ‘Oh I wish I’d taken photos’.”

David says the building is scheduled to be demolished sometime early next year.

“We’ve got this summer, so we’re looking to be open until at least

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Glossy photo journal of the Rena A formal launch of a high quality, glossy photo journal publication of the Rena salvage is happening on October 19.

Author Kevin Judkins’ soft cover book went on sale at Old Grumpy’s at $95 a copy on the fifth anniversary of the container ship striking the Astrolabe Reef, which happened back on October 5, 2011.

The book, titled ‘120 days at Astrolabe’, incorporates photographs taken from on-board the Go Canopus

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The Weekend Sun has two copies to give away to two lucky readers who can tell us the title of the book?

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Entries must be received by Wednesday, October 12.

There will be 11 lumpy throats leaning over the cereal bowl tomorrow morning as candidates for Tauranga’s mayoralty prepare themselves for the verdict expected from 3pm on October 8.

Voters have until noon tomorrow, October 8, to place completed voting papers into ballot boxes available at all Tauranga City Council city libraries and council offices. In the meantime – according to someone who’s been there five times before and won the last four – there will be 11 mayoralty candidates who want it all to be over.

“I can only speak from my own experiences and they have been numerous,” says outgoing Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby, who has been in the top job for 12 years since being elected in October 2004.

“Even talking to candidates up until today they are kind of hanging out for Saturday – it’s a long haul since the time you decide to nominate.

“And if you’re doing signs – it’s a lot of hard work every morning

every night going and checking them. “The public meetings and candidates meeting – it can be incredibly tiring and you get to the point you want it over.”

A record 11 candidates are running this year, compared to six in 2013. And there’s 10 Tauranga council seats being contested by 33 candidates.

In the Western Bay of Plenty District, five people are contesting the mayoralty and 20 candidates running for 11 council seats.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Tauranga General Constituency has five seats – with eight nominees putting their hands up.

Seven elected positions on the Bay of Plenty District Health Board are being contested by 20 people. “I believe a lot of them will be waiting for Saturday to come along and get a result one way or the other, says Stuart, who reckons the last week-and-a-half of campaigning “is rather tedious”.

“They [the candidates] will probably be emotionally drained and looking for a result.

“Come Saturday morning you probably wouldn’t start to get the butterflies or anticipation – I never used to – until about 11am.

“You know you’ll never get

a result [early] – this year I understand until 3pm. So there’s no point getting overexcited.”

Stuart says about 11am he’d start getting excited “and the question would still be in my head, would I be elected or would I not be elected?”.

Previously, the newly-elected would get a phone call to receive the news “but now I understand it goes up on the internet”.

“You know when that phone goes and it’s the election officer – those first few seconds…your heart does start to pound,” says Stuart. “Is it yes or is it no?

“That was how I felt and I was fortunate enough to hear good news four times in a row.”

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Pondering a future in the Bay of Plenty Competitive advantages are the main attraction – but lifestyle is also a consideration.

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At the moment Max is working with 24 companies that are considering relocating here.

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Cruising on in The Noordam and the Golden Princess docked in Tauranga last November.

Keep an eye out Bay residents, the Aotea Maersk isn’t the last big ship to visit Tauranga this year.

The 2016/2017 cruise ship season begins this Sunday, October 9, with the arrival of the Sun Princess – three days earlier than originally planned.

The cruise ship season starts early this year due to bad weather forecast in the South Island seeing the Sun Princess rerouted via the North Island.

The Sun Princess is the first of 83 ships due to berth at Tauranga’s port between now and April 24, 2016, with 69 days of ship visits planned, several overnight stays and a few double-ship days.

It’s estimated a combined total of 9500 visitors in one day will step off the two ships and into Tauranga on February 5, and a grand total of about 153,000 visitors during the seven-month season.

Tourism Bay of Plenty head of marketing Kath Low says this season will see greater engagement and support from the tourism organisation, as well as a plan to

maximise cruise ship visitation for local retailers, service providers and community groups.

“Cruise is a huge industry for us, and for those seven months we need to do everything we can to give our guests an experience they’ll never forget,” says Kath.

• The largest and longest ship to berth in New Zealand, Ovation of the Seas, will make its maiden voyage to Tauranga and visit three times, including Boxing Day. • Five ships are in the Bay overnight and Tauranga is the only port to have Celebrity Solstice overnight on November 21, December 10 and January 22. This Royal Caribbean ship will bring about 2800 passengers, plus crew.

• There are several double-ship days, most remarkably Ovation of the Seas and Emerald Princess on February 5, which will bring in about 9500 visitors on one day.

“It’s a busy time of the year, with many challenges but also many rewards – and we’re here to support the industry every step of the way.

Ways in which businesses could help make visitors feel wellreceived include welcome signs specifically mentioning the ship’s name on the day it is in port, flexible opening hours around ship arrivals and departures, and tax-free, discount or value-add

shopping. It’s not just about looking after the cruise ship passengers either.

A benefit of cruise ship overnight stays is a number of the hospitality crew will have the night off to enjoy local bars and restaurants, including the 1250 crew of the ship Celebrity Solstice.

TBOP has also been liaising with Downtown Tauranga, which has confirmed they’re providing a bus service from the port to Tauranga CBD again, as well as the Little Big Markets, who will hold a series of events in Coronation Park on overnight visit dates to add to the vibrancy of the area.

The 2016/2017 season also marks the first year TBOP is operating the official Visitor Information Centre under the new i-SITE branding and a seasonal facility is currently being installed at the port in preparation for the first ship.

Tauranga is the country’s second busiest port in the county, with cruise bringing about $39m in revenue to the local economy.

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Meet Tauranga’s rising tennis star Sam He’s only 22 years old, but Tauranga native Sam Matheson hopes to be our next sporting superstar.

He’s already made waves in America, and his success there has absolutely cemented his ambition.

He first picked up a racket at eight years old, and knew he wanted to be a professional player when he played a preview to the Heineken Open at the tender age of 12.

Studying through the New Zealand Correspondence School allowed Sam to train regularly with coaches Justin Megraw and Peter Blow.

Recently he’s been studying in the United States at Liberty Christian University.

“I was honoured to be captain of the Flames Tennis Team, which is part of the Big South Conference.

It was a great opportunity and while I was there I did everything I could to improve.

“I learned to travel, got the opportunity to play many different types of players, and had coaches that supported me, helping me to grow on and off the court,” says Sam. He’s been awarded Big South Player of the Year, and is the first player from Liberty to be ranked, with a national pre-season ranking of 62.

Sam is back living in Tauranga now, and knows he will have to work hard and manage his time in order to compete on the world stage. His ultimate goal is to represent New Zealand in Grand

Tauranga’s Sam Matheson. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Slams, get a high world ranking, play the Davis Cup and travel the world.

“The most important advice when starting out is to work hard

when you are young, in both tennis and study,” says Sam. “That was [tennis pro] David Ferrer’s advice to me, and it’s stuck with me ever since.” Ryan Wood

A roundabout is their castle They chose a strategic bit of real estate.

Sweeping 360 degree views, bush perspectives and easy access from all points of the city.

The downside is noise – umpteen hundred cars, trucks and buses rumbling through each day. And the incessant sound of horns, tortured tyres and occasional stressed metal.

The Oropi Rd roundabout on State Highway 29A – that’s where a couple of spur-winged plover set up home to raise their chicks.

“In terms of a safe nesting site, that’s an insane spot,” says Western Bay Wildlife Trust’s Paul Cuming. “You would think they had a bit of nous where they nested. They scoped that spot and decided there weren’t many humans.”

And he expects the plovers will learn the folly of their ways when the chicks come along and wander

from the nest. But why a roundabout? “Why would they come to New Zealand in the first place would be a wider arching question,” says Paul.

Even as a bird enthusiast he is not enamoured. “Not many people are.”

A fascinating-looking bird with its black crown or hood and yellow mask. But appearances can be deceiving. They are also variously described as noisy, boisterous, bad-mannered and vicious.

And Australian. They have bad rep. “A bit like the magpie,” says Paul. And about that screeching cry, a colleague likens the call to steel talons clawing at glass. It’s a loud staccato rattle like ‘kerr-kik-ki-ki-ki’.

And is it ‘tom-eh-toe’ or ‘tom-are-toe’, and is it ‘ploh-ver’ or ‘pluvver’? Pronounced ‘pluvver’ apparently.

Apparently they do like mown grassy areas for nesting. They simply scoop out a small patch and line it with paper, leaves and scraps, anything handy.

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Bookworms about to surface Christine Currie and Glenn Pettit with a three-volume set of a Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, dating from 1886, which will be part of the big book sale. Photo: Chris Callinan.

“I am no expert.”

But Glenn Pettit has a gut instinct about books.

“Knowledge accumulated from being a book lover all my life I suppose.” He can sniff out a good book and certainly a valuable one.

“Valuable as in rarity.”

He’s worked at many book fairs.

“And if I spot a volume I haven’t seen before, it makes me wonder.”

Like the classic 1969 publication of ‘Mr Explorer Douglas’ which recounts the South Island exploits of a great early European explorer of New Zealand, Charlie Douglas.

“It’s in good nick. It will be a good buy.”

A good buy because on the internet some dealers are asking for more than $80 for a copy of the same book. But at the Tauranga

Harbour City Lions Book Fair on November 11-13 they will strike what they call a “reasonable compromise”. “Not top dollar, go low and adjust it down a bit,” says Glenn. So about $20 or $25.

“A nice little find. We will have a good collectibles table at the fair.”

Glenn is a retired newspaperman.

“You decide what you want to call me.” A wordsmith then, someone who loves the written word.

He’s collected books all his life, passionate about books, New Zealand history, military history and history generally. How many books? “God knows. Too many.”

And here he is today at book fair central, 168 Devonport Rd, opposite the AA, ferreting through everybody else’s books, masses of them, all non-fiction.

“I’m looking for the special one, the one that may be more valuable

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The Lions are still accepting contributions at Payless Plastics in Cameron Rd, Liquor King in Brookfield and Livings Quarters at Bethlehem Town Centre.

Then Glenn strikes pay dirt.

“These will be the prizes at this particular fair.”

Three tomes hailed as “one of the most significant cultural projects of 19th Century Australia”.

They are the ‘Picturesque Atlas of Australasia’ published in 1886.

“Brilliant,” says a delighted Glenn. “The engravings are absolutely magnificent.”

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Since its debut in 2013, the festival has been steadily growing in popularity, says co-organiser Richard Watson.

“Three years ago we started with just the one night, then last year it grew to two nights, now this year the festival is three nights.

“It’s proving really popular in Tauranga with the crowds growing year-on-year, and there’s a great mix of young and old – basically anyone who’s interested in the outdoors, adventures, and great stories.”

The four films – ‘When the Mountains were Wild’, ‘The Trail to Kazbegi’, ‘The Rocky Mountains Traverse and ‘Locked

In – First Descent of the Beriman Gorge’– have been selected from the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival in Wanaka in July.

Richard says the films weave together amazing action shots with great storytelling. “It’s the story behind the films that make them all so brilliant.

“For me my favourite, simply for sheer gut feeling, would be ‘Locked In’. What the group did was amazing and took a fair amount of, well, cajones [testicles]. There’s one scene where they lose someone underneath the water for a while, it’s one of the most poignant moments of the film.”

The Tauranga festival has been sponsored by outdoor clothing and equipment brand Macpac and Richard says they’ll be giving away spot prizes during the three-day event. He also would like to thank the Tauranga Art Gallery for once

A scene from ‘Locked In – First Descent of the Beriman Gorge’ which will be screened during the 2016 Tauranga Mountain Film Festival.

again hosting the festival.

“The Tauranga Art gallery is a very cool place to host the festival, it’s a really nice environment and perfect space to screen these movies.”

The 2016 Tauranga Mountain Film Festival is at Tauranga Art Gallery from October 13-15. Tickets cost $19 at: mountainfilmfestival-tauranga.nz

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Last year the scheme clocked up “There were obviously a few jokes 70,000 probecause my maiden name is D’Arcy environmental and he’s Darcy,” says Anna. actions alone, And now, Anna Woolfrey – née and last week it was D’Arcy – is selling the dress that awarded a UNESCO has touched and been touched by Laureate prize from the Mr Darcy – himself. For only $20. United Nations.

“He was really, really sweet. It’s The Brookfield definitely next to him, he definitely mother-of-four turned to Facebook to sell the has his hands on the dress – but, bombshell red dress for a yes, sadly it has been washed.” good reason.

A dress with a story – of “The motivation to sell international travel, success, it was that it’s the school winning and of meeting famous holidays and I have four movie stars. children, two of whom are Anna wore the red dress the twin toddlers. day she won United Kingdom’s “We’re having a clear-out Campaigner of the Year prize for to raise funds to try and get her scheme Green Impact in 2008. through the school holidays Colin Firth and his wife were like lots of parents, lots of there as well and were both judges families out there. for the awards.

“It’s a really lovely dress; it’s The Colin Firth who played Mr a size 10 but it’s a comfy size Darcy in well-known films Bridget 10 and it sits really well.”

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“The purpose of the Stripping Expo is to show Cooper’s stripping any paint or varnish from any surface.”

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Come and meet the family, chat to us about your project, bring along some photos of what you want to strip and we’ll select a similar old piece of paint or varnish to strip with you.” But what Simon really wants you to do is actually bring along your project, no matter how big or small. Bring a chair, a drawer, unscrew a window sash, a door, a piece of Archtrave or skirting board and Cooper’s will really show you what Cooper’s is capable of doing.

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Racing around to find the best dress

One of the toughest parts of getting ready to go out is picking the perfect outfit – and the 2016 Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon is no exception.

“It always raises the bar with a head piece!”

Try to stay away from showing too much skin. “Keep midriffs covered and if you are going to wear super short keep some length in the arms or vice versa,” says Rodelle.

And if skirts and dresses aren’t your cup of tea, Rodelle says there are other options.

“Jumpsuits and elegant top and pants are definitely fine to wear – just keep them elegant.”

And with all the new collections available at Sisters and Co, you’re bound to find the right outfit.

More information on the Melbourne Cup Rotary Charity Luncheon can be found by searching ‘The Melbourne Cup Rotary Charity Luncheon’ on Facebook or phoning organiser Sharon Hitchcock on 027 272 7417.

The Melbourne Cup Rotary Charity Luncheon, on November 1 from 12.30pm at ASB Baypark Stadium, is coming up – and organising the right outfit can be tough.

Thankfully, Rodelle Payne from Sisters and Co in Mount Maunganui is here to help all you ladies who are nervous about what to wear.

“With rules in fashion becoming much less important it’s nice to know there is still an etiquette around what to wear to a race day,” says Rodelle.

She’s now offering her top tips to dressing for a day out at the races.

“Always try to wear something on your head, whether it be a floral head piece, fascinator or hat.

Jessica Smith dressed for the Melbourne Cup. Photo: Chris Callinan.

A market and a garage sale like no others Book out tomorrow morning for perusing plants for sale, along with books, toys, electrical goods and more at the annual Paddy’s Market in Katikati.

Or spend the morning at Te Puke’s Anglican Church Garage Sale – finding goodies and garden things galore. Paddy’s Market is organised by Katikati’s St Paul Presbyterian Church, offering white elephant, a cake stall and sausage sizzle to fill hungry tummies and a bouncy castle for youngsters.

It based at the church grounds, Mulgan St, Katikati, tomorrow, October 8, from 9am-noon.

But if you’re in Te Puke tomorrow morning, check out the garage sale – at the Anglican church on Jocelyn St from 9am-11am.

There will be a sausage sizzle, raffles, white elephant, cake stall, plants and garden things for sale, op shop bargains and more. Call Joan Minchin on 07 573 3327 for more information.

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A roaming passion of everything vintage It started with six ladies who came together 18 months ago.

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“We all have a passion and a love “One lady – Leanne makes these of vintage – antique, retro, salvaged, amazing military-inspired brooches upcycled, hand-made artisan-type with antique pieces of jewellery and products,” says spokesperson Tracey embellishments as well as a stunning Pettit. The Tauranga lady is one of the range of cushions utilising vintage fabrics organisers of tomorrow’s and tapestries as well as other beautiful Circa Roaming Market at products,” says Tracey.

Cliff Rd, Tauranga, as part of the six“Judy is another very clever artisan or member collective. ‘maker’ creating fabulous wire sculptural The other members are Tania pieces for your home and garden as well Greenwood, Leanne Davis, Judy as stunning wreaths and much more.

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Tracey Pettit with some of her vintage, retro and perfectionists with their products, every They’ve all had their own businesses antique items, at her home in Judea. item is beautiful.” or stalls before, but together they market. The market was held seasonally and Tomorrow, Tracey, her friends offer a boutique vintage market of stunning brought together different stallholders selling and guest stallholders will offer lots of artisan products and fabulous collections of products of the same theme, presented in a beautiful vintage finds. vintage, retro and antique goods. lovely, charming, quaint location. It was a Homeware, furniture, clothing, jewellery, The market roams the Bay of Plenty, country brocante or fete, as they say in the china, pieces for the garden and much, drawing in ladies who love old things, UK, upmarket and filled with inspirational much more – all selected for their quality romancing those with a soft spot for retro and charming products. items, and men angling at adding to their She came back and thought: ‘Why don’t we and style.

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Tracey says it started with Tania travelling Merchants is on tomorrow, October 8, from “Some of us have had retail businesses before in homeware, fashion and other in England and visiting a fabulous vintage 9am-4pm. Admission is free. Merle Foster

A kite day is two sleeps away in Katikati Katikati youngsters have one more chance to get a-flutter these school holidays with a free kite-flying event set for this Sunday.

Katch Katikati’s ‘Let’s fly a kite @ Katikati’ is on October 9 at Moore Park – and local kiteman John Russell says there will be spectacular kites in the sky thanks to some special guests.

“Five of New Zealand’s top kite flyers will be putting on one of the biggest displays of show kites that Katikati has ever seen – weather permitting,” says John.

Among them will be Auckland kite-flyer Peter Clark with his big heart kite, which is 20 metres long and nine metres wide – plus his awesome selection of his soft kites.

“Evan More, also from Auckland, is bringing his 50ft – or 15.25m long turbine kite – plus his six metre wide bol kite,” says John.

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More than a luncheon for those who live alone More than 35 years ago about 20 people filed into Katikati’s old Anglican church for a special luncheon.

This year the aim is still the same – to offer a luncheon and entertainment to local residents

who live alone. But this time between 100-150 people will enjoy the generous offer.

Katikati Lions Club media spokesperson Margaret Gunter says the concept was introduced to the club by the late Albie Hall, who came from the Lions Club in Morrinsville, where it was already a regular

and very popular event.

“They – those first attendees – enjoyed themselves so much, they suggested it would be a great idea to hold it as an annual event, and it continues to this day.”

Margaret says attendance varies from 100-150 people of mainly seniors – and the only criteria is that they live alone.

“Last year we had 120 people Lone diners enjoying the food and company at last year’s event. come along.”

This year, on Sunday, October 9, doors open at to others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while 11.30am, and lunch will be served at 12.30pm. enjoying a meal together.

“The meal will consist of roast chicken, hot ham, “We offer transport to and from the venue for those roast vegetables, green vegetables and a dessert with people who require it.” cream and/or icecream,” says Margaret. Drinks are “Everyone who has attended previously has enjoyed served, including wine, beer and fruit juice. themselves immensely, and we get a lot of people “The whole event is free to those attending,” says calling to thank us after the event. Many of our Margaret. senior folk look forward to it every year.”

“We provide musical entertainment they can dance The Lions have a list of people they are aware to, or just sit and enjoy.” of who live alone, who will be rung and invited “Even 90 year olds get up and dance, and really personally. “However, there may be people new to enjoy themselves. This year there could be some Irish Katikati, or those we may have missed.” music as part of the programme.”

So anyone wishing to attend should contact Sara Margaret says with the attendees all living alone it Patrick on 07 552 0144, 0274587321 or email: Merle Foster gives them a welcome opportunity to meet and talk konini@netsmart.net.nz

Joining in with darts, pool, snooker and more With a membership of more than 3000, there is always something happening at Waihi Beach RSA, says secretary manager Bob Firth.

Members regularly play darts, pool, snooker, housie, indoor and outdoor bowls.

They also have a very strong women’s section that meets

regularly, go on bus trips and organises plenty of club activities.

Bob says the Gunners View Restaurant with a la carte and blackboard menus is renowned for good quality meals.

“The restaurant constantly produces 1000 good quality meals a week and is open seven days a week.”

Located in a popular holiday spot, the Waihi Beach RSA is

also available to hire for special functions and weddings.

“With a dance floor in the restaurant, you’re welcome to bring your own entertainment whether it’s a band or DJ. We also have a jukebox available.”

Transport is no biggie, with the RSA’s two courtesy-welfare coaches operating seven days a week. “Just ring for your pick-up,” says Bob.

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Bruce Glass showing friend Mike the surfcasting ‘ropes’.

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Several members of the Papamoa Beach Surfcasting Club showed some of the more experienced fishers from throughout New Zealand how good they’ve become by winning a number of prizes at last weekend’s Snapper1000 competition at Thornton Beach.

Now in its 10th year, the Snapper1000 is held annually by the Whakatane Surfcasting Club and has become a popular competition for NZ surfcasters.

Bruce Glass of Papamoa Beach Surfcasting Club

says despite fishing throughout the night in very trying conditions with wind, rain and lots of seaweed in the water – 90 rods registered for the event and a total of 15 snapper were caught.

Whakatane Surfcasting Club’s Raymond Cox won the top prize, catching a snapper weighing in at a respectable 2.44kg.

Larry Living of the Papamoa Beach Surfcasting Club was a very close second with his 2.14kg snapper.

Other Papamoa Beach Surfcasting Club members

Giving back to the community City Sunrise Lions Club If you want to be president Ken Evans. part of Tauranga, have Their fundraising projects energy to give or just include producing and want to contribute selling firewood, a magic something worthwhile show for disadvantaged back to the community, children, the weekly the Tauranga City Tauranga Car Fair, a Sunrise Lions Club college debating needs you. competition and an annual The Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club The Tauranga City Lions Club is looking for people oldies Christmas party.

The club meets on the first is on the lookout for to join their club. and third Tuesdays of the energetic 50-70-yearmonth at 6.30am for breakfast. old men and women, who have a little time on They also have a monthly social outing, visiting their hands and want to make a difference within interesting parts of the city.

Tauranga, to join their club. If you are nearly or You are invited to a fun breakfast meeting at newly retired, they have a place for you!

Daniel’s in the Park, 11th Ave, 6.30am on Tuesday, The club raises funds throughout the year to October 18. Phone Russell Blackler on 07 5796035, donate to local charities and youth who need a Diane Karl on 07 578 8682 or Bruce Bolyon on 07 hand up. “We raised and gave away in excess of 5792247 to RSVP. $25,000 to our community last year,” says Tauranga

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included Wayne Owen in sixth place, with a 1.74kg snapper, and Darran Adam placing seventh with a 1.72kg snapper. Not to be outdone by her fellow male club members was Robyn Curd, who won the lucky ladies’ prize.

“All in all a great effort by the club in its first foray into competition fishing,” says Bruce.

If you live in the area and wish to

take up the sport of surfcasting, email papamoabeachsc@xtra.co.nz With an annual membership fee of just $25, you can enjoy all the club has to offer.

With a current membership of about 70, the club is not just about fishing, it’s about having fun with social events high on the list of priorities.

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Feel more cyber secure at work Employees at all levels have a key role to play in protecting the information that belongs to their workplace. And a few basic steps can make all the difference.

That’s the focus of this year’s Connect Smart Week from October 10-14.

National Cyber Policy Office director Paul Ash says it’s easy to ‘connect smart’ at work. “If employees are aware of cyber risks, they can take a few basic steps to protect themselves and their workplace online.

The office is a public-private collaboration focused on driving cyber

security improvement in New Zealand “And that can help to securely make the most of the benefits the internet brings.”

Cyber security at work is about protecting the organisation’s intellectual property, financial information, details of customers or personal staff details.

During Connect Smart Week, organisations across the public and private sector are encouraged to run activities to ensure their employees understand what to do to protect themselves online and prevent cyber incidents.

Resources such as tip sheets and videos will be available on the Connect Smart website to help organisations.

On average about 40 per cent of businesses educate their staff on the safe use of information technology, according to Statistics NZ’s 2014 Business Operations Survey – and the lack of advice is more marked at the smaller business end of the scale.

According to recent

Connect Smart research carried out by Colmar Brunton last month, only 17 per cent of Kiwis say they’ve received cyber security training or advice at work. This signals more attention is needed in the workplace to grow employee capacity to manage cyber security risks, says Paul.

He encourages teams in the workplace to take the Connect Smart quiz ‘How cyber smart are you?’ which will be released during Connect Smart Week.

“This could be a great way for teams to kick-start the conversation about cyber security at work,” says Paul.

“Employees should look out for suspicious, unsolicited emails requesting personal information or other details relating to their workplace. They should take care to verify links or attachments are genuine before clicking on them.

“It’s important employees ‘think before they click’ on all devices – including smartphones and laptops.

And it’s important that you use strong passwords on all these devices,” says Paul.

For more information, see: www.connectsmart.govt.nz

Seventy years of servicing Tauranga What started in a cowshed in 1946 on Fraser St, which was a dirt road in the Borough of Tauranga, was the small beginning of what is now Phillips Garage.

Today, the local and wellrespected mechanical repair workshop is celebrating 70 years in business.

In 1946, John Phillips returned from World War 2 and set up the business with his brother.

During the next 70 years Phillips Garage, under the vision of John then later with his daughter Sandra, developed its fleet of rental vehicles, introduced a retail shop, and installed – and later removed – petrol and diesel pumps It also extended its workshops and maintained further growth in its vehicle repair and

mechanical business.

Current owner Sandra Phillips has continued the ongoing development and success with her loyal staff; and accordingly, the business continues to advance with new technologies and to serve its long-term

and new customers, happily caring for them and their vehicles.

And ‘Mechanical Joe’ is still waving from the roadside, always happy to greet the customers.

Warrick Parkes, Sandra Phillips, Noel Frank and Tony James sitting on a seat where the original gateway for the Phillips homestead was sited.

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Helping to scratch the unscratchable itch Does your dog keep you awake at night scratching? Persistently itchy, pets aren’t happy pets.

Itching is most commonly the result of suffering from one or more allergies.

Flea allergy occurs in 60-70 per cent of itchy dogs. Just one bite is needed to cause intense irritation in a dog with a flea hypersensitivity – a substance in the flea’s saliva is the trigger.

Atopic dermatitis is the second most common cause of itching.

A genetic defect in the normal barrier function of the skin makes these dogs susceptible to a variety of environmental allergens such as house dust mites and pollens causing an intense itch.

Contact allergies occur when a dog is triggered by something it comes in contact with, such as a plant like wandering dew or bedding especially in dogs with a thin hair coat.

Food allergy accounts for 10 per cent of allergic dogs.

When a dog scratches excessively, it damages already inflamed skin which can lead to secondary bacterial and

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It gives relief quickly resulting in a much happier dog, and until the end of October there is opportunity to trial a week of treatment at no cost – should your vet feel Apoquel may be suitable.

Springtime, with its burst of pollen activity and flea yeast infections. Management of itchy dogs involves a number of things that all work together.

Effective flea control is essential whether or not fleas are the primary cause. Regular bathing – either weekly or monthly – with prescription shampoos helps by removing bacteria and yeast that infect inflamed skin.

This can also remove allergens and soothe sore skin.

Specially formulated diets are available that work to improve the skins protective barrier and reduce inflammation. If a food allergy is suspected then a hypoallergenic diet trail is required.

Medication is often needed to bring some relief. Traditionally, steroids have been a mainstay in treating the itch.

However, these come with potential side effects.

There is a new drug called Apoquel that quickly breaks the itch-scratch cycle and reduces inflammation.

Kerryn Little’s cat Maya.

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explosion, provides intense triggers for allergic pets.

So if you have an itchy pooch, come in for a check-up and let us advise you on the best treatment package for your furry friend so you can enjoy a fabulous spring!

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A master class in not wasting good food A food lovers’ master class like no other is on offer in the Bay – but there’s no cooking involved. Instead the aim is to prepare people to stop wasting food – and money – in their own homes.

parents about waste in the home for the last 11 years.

Katikati’s Nappy Lady Kate Meads created the event “The food waste issue is something I feel every family after learning about the crazy figures of New Zealand’s needs to be aware of, especially given the average food waste issue. household throws away more than $500 worth of Such as the $872 million the country wastes in food every year.” leftovers each year. And the 20 million loaves of bread that get thrown away annually.

So how are we getting it so wrong?

“The issue is huge,” says Kate, who is hosting Kate says we need to use the food we already her Food Lovers Masterclass throughout NZ have in our fridges and pantries – and realise in conjunction with councils and the Love how we go about buying produce, meat and Food Hate Waste campaign. groceries in the first place.

Te Puke’s free version of the class is at The “We need to buy only what we need and Orchard Church from 6.30pm-9pm will use in a week – not buy in bulk. on October 26. A Tauranga master Te Puke’s free version of the class is on class is on November 24 at October 26, with the Tauranga master Greerton Hall from 6.30pmclass on November 24.

9pm for $25.

Tickets are online for both “The classes are all around events at: eventfinder.co.nz really savvy ideas for The Weekend Sun has planning your weekly two food master class meals – and using up what packs to give away to two you’ve already got. lucky readers who can tell “Because often we buy us how much money the ingredients we want country wastes in leftovers each for dinner from the year? Enter online at www.sunlive. supermarket but we co.nz under the competition already have half of them section. Entries must be received by Kate Meads is hosting Food Lovers at home,” says Kate, Wednesday, October 12.

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New purple protein product arrives Does your protein powder leave you feeling bloated? A brand new protein powder created from sustainably-farmed purple rice has just arrived at Bethlehem Health and Tea Shop on State Highway 2.

Amazonia Raw Purple Rice Protein is the first-to-market source of protein and nutrients created from sustainably-farmed purple rice, says shop owner Jude Randell.

“If your protein powder leaves you feeling bloated, heavy in the stomach or gassy, you may not be digesting it efficiently – try purple rice protein.”

Amazonian Purple Rice Protein Powder is made with fermented, sprouted rice so it is not powdery or gritty. This protein contains high levels of flavonoids called anthocyanins, which give the product its beautiful purple colour.

Anthocyanins function as antioxidants and fight free radicals in the body. Amazonia Raw Purple Rice Protein is a natural source of fibre, containing a well-balanced amino acid profile and has a high protein to low carbohydrate ratio or 3:1, making it a great support for active lifestyles, says Jude.

“This sprouted formula has been designed with digestive support in mind and includes plant-based digestive enzymes to support protein breakdown. It is certified organic, vegan and has two delicious flavours – vanilla and acai, and cacao and coconut.”

From 11am-3pm on October 12, Bethlehem Health and Tea Shop is holding tastings of the new protein powders at their store on State Highway 2.

Bethlehem Health and Tea Shop owner Jude Randell with the purple protein.

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A bit of everything on the market Vetro has to be seen to be truly understood. Standing in the Mediterranean food market, Vetro Tauranga submerges you in a range of delicious specialty grocery items.

“You don’t have to be a foodie as such to enjoy what we have to offer,” says store owner Liz Cerdeira.

A variety store in Third Ave, for every cook and every food lover – no matter the training, skill or complexity –for anyone who loves good food at good prices.

“We are all about great food ingredients at accessible prices with products ranging from Kalamata olives, gherkins and sauerkrauts, through to beautiful cashews, dried fruits, grains, flours and pulses,” says Liz. And if you’re after those hard-to-get items, chances are Vetro can help, and give you recommendations on how else to use unusual ingredients in your day-to-day cooking.

Vetro Tauranga stocks an exclusive range of tomato-based products imported directly

Vetro owners Bruno and Liz Cerdeira with Christine Gore.

from Italy – like chopped, whole and cherry tomatoes plus passata and sauces, along with top-of-the-range balsamic vinegars, truffle-infused olive oils, and other delicious dressing ingredients.

They also stock a beautiful range of cheeses and some fabulous salami, black pudding,

white pudding, pancetta, prosciutto, speck; and, of course, lovely NZ salmon.

Vetro is the store for people who love to cook and create in the kitchen, and want the best possible ingredients to do it with, but at the same time with such great prices everybody can achieve this.

Shining a spotlight on unhealthy food marketing Advertising of food and drinks to New Zealand children needs a world standard nutrient profiling system such as the health star rating, according to new research from the University of Auckland.

A study published in the ‘New Zealand Medical Journal’, compared three accepted nutrient profiling systems and found the World Health Organisation’s model was the most effective.

University of Auckland’s National Institute for Health Innovation Professor Cliona Ni Mhurchu says this world standard nutrient profile system needs to underpin the Advertising Standards Authority’s

revised Children’s Code for Advertising Food.

“Promotion of unhealthy foods and drinks is a significant, modifiable risk factor for child obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases,” says the study’s lead author.

“The study was to identify the best system to protect NZ children from exposure to the marketing of unhealthy foods and drink.”

The Advertising Standards Authority is reviewing the code for advertising food to children and called for submissions last February.

The three nutrient profiling

systems compared in the study were the Health Star Rating, the Ministry of Health Food and Beverage Classification System, and the World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for Europe Nutrient Profiling Model.

“Under any of the three nutrient profiling systems, about a third, or 29-39 per cent, of NZ packaged foods would be permitted to be marketed to children,” says Cliona.

“Our analysis demonstrates the WHO model is the most robust system, because it restricts marketing of unhealthy foods more effectively than the other two systems.”

“Existing nutrient profiling systems need to be used or adapted to limit NZ children’s exposure to marketing of unhealthy foods.”

This research was funded by a programme grant from the Health Research Council NZ.

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Blooming to 50 years in style Named after a Greek goddess, and sharing the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, the iris is a showy and beautiful flower.

And this year, the Bay of Plenty will see a wonderful array of irises as the New Zealand Iris Society celebrates 50 years of loving all things iris.

Celebrating in blooming style, the BOP Iris Group is hosting their annual iris show for the public and avid greenthumbs alike to come and marvel at a host of irises.

“At the show members of the group are on hand to offer tips on cultivation and also offer a wide range of iris plants for sale,” says BOP Iris Group’s Chris Edginton.

This year the show is being held at Hotel Armitage on November 6 from 10am-4pm and will have a golden theme to celebrate the 50-year milestone.

From the flamboyant Japanese irises, which bloom in summer, to tiny winter treasures such as iris unguicularis and iris reticulate – and the stately bearded irises, which bloom from early spring and well into summer – each species can brighten up your garden and home no matter the season.

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Members of the Bay of Plenty Iris Group are celebrating 50 years.

“There are irises that will grow in water, irises that love shade, and there multitudes of sun worshippers and those droughttolerant. In Japan they even grow them on the roof-tops,” says Chris.

“If you have a small garden or unsuitable soil, irises adapt very well to pot cultivation

so there is really no excuse not to have an iris growing somewhere.”

Pop along to the show and start your own love affair with the genus iris but be warned, you may become addicted.

For more information visit www.bayofplentyiris.org.nz

Making your succulents last The trend at the moment is potted succulents – the little plants with thick squishy leaves that are very cute and very on point right now.

top is essential for their growth. So head to your local garden centre and pick up some cute little succulents to jazz up your home this spring, and ask for advice on their care if you are still unsure.

Potted succulents are easy to maintain and can make a great addition to your desk at work or your windowsill at home, ‘funkying up’ just about anywhere. But the easy-care little fellas still need a little attention.

Using specialised cactus soil will help your succulent hold the right amount of moisture – not too much and not too little – and making sure you don’t try to drown your succulent will make a difference too!

Succulents are flexible on the exact amount of light exposure they need, but they still require a good dose of the sun’s rays.

Moving them around to give ensure reasonable levels of sunlight will help them thrive.

Though terrariums are all the rage, succulents still need to breathe, so something with an open

October gardening tips for the Bay’s green thumbs October is one of the most exciting months in the gardening calendar.

Flowers and plants start to bloom and

it’s the perfect time to start planting tomatoes and vegetables.

Here are a few tips on how to use

your weekends and long evenings to get your garden in tip-top shape for summer.

Add a layer of mulch around all of your plants to save moisture and check that your watering system is working.

Plant your hanging baskets and terracotta pots with flowers to brighten up your summer.

Transplant any vege seedlings from trays into your garden and prepare the soil with a generous helping of compost mixed in.

Do you have an October gardening tip? Share it on The Weekend Sun Facebook page for the chance to feature in our next gardening feature!

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Nurturing permaculture in the garden We all love fresh produce straight from the soil. But do we think about the growing techniques that nurture our garden produce?

Whakamarama and are founders of Plenty Permaculture.

Once talking, they realised Silvio was looking for a piece of land – and an arrangement was made that sees him market gardening under the Abundant Backyard brand.

“We decided to do a year-long Brazilian-born Silvio Maffra is experimental partnership to see if it carving out a vegetable gardening works out – I could see if it suited career in the Bay – and he’s trying me, they could see if it worked to do it the permaculture way. financially and if I’m using their Permaculture is the conscious land properly, etc.” design and maintenance of Five months in, Silvio is growing agriculturally productive garlic, kale, broccoli, spinach, ecosystems, which have the beetroot, carrots, lots of lettuce, diversity, stability, and resilience of rocket and strawberries – on a natural ecosystems. green space 20m long by 15m wide Followers consciously design and in a polyhouse about the same landscapes that mimic the patterns size to work with. and relationships found in nature, “[I’m] Trying out a bit of while yielding an abundance everything in this early of food, fibre and energy for phase.” And slowly he’s provision of local needs. applying principles of “I’ve been in NZ for about permaculture that suit eight years,” says Silvio. his operation.

“I came here first just “We’re trying to work to study English for three with natural ecosystems. months – and decided to “For example, I stay.” He lived in Queenstown try not to buy in for five years before coming to anything but use what is the BOP. “I got my residency on the property.

– and I’d been to the Bay For compost – we before for a holiday, so I mulch grass and compost thought I’d go to the Mount.” it, use prunings from Brazilian-born Sylvio Maffra is carving out a Once here he looked for a fruit trees as well as cow way to live more sustainably vegetable gardening career in the Bay. – he saw an organic horticulture course run by Agriculture NZ, finished it in 2014, then went on an eight-month trip to Central America. “I was volunteer woofing different farms to get more experience in agriculture and I got my first exposure to people working with permaculture.”

He finished a NZQA Level 4 Certificate in organic horticulture last July. And while attending The Six Figure Farm Tour on urban gardening in February, bumped into Catherine and Neville DuntonMcLeod, who have a property at

Expect little from cheap solar stick lights Solar-powered garden lights might be easy to install – you just stick them in the ground – and cost nothing to run. But Consumer NZ’s test of 25 outdoor lights found the cheapest ones only put out pitiful amounts of light.

Seven solar garden lights were included in the test. Solar lights that cost $6 each or less offered no more than a dim glow.

Most of them only just met the Building Code requirement for emergency exitways. That’s not enough to highlight steps, changes in height or other tripping hazards, so they’re not a safe option. They also only worked for a few hours after dusk.

However, the more expensive Duracell solar garden lights were much better performers. Duracell Solar Path Lights are a good option for keeping

dark, winding paths illuminated into the wee small hours, while Duracell Solar Spot Lights are great for highlighting individual objects.

However, they cost upwards of $20 each, so lighting a big garden is an expensive proposition, and they’ll need replacing after a couple of years once their rechargeable battery fails. While 12V lights were generally more expensive and require you buying a transformer and stringing cables through your garden, they had much better light output and offer a longer-lasting solution than solar lights.

The report on solar garden lights is available free to all New Zealanders – plus more information about Consumer NZ tests and research articles – at: www.consumer.org.nz

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poo. We have a worm farm and I use the liquid for fertiliser.

“I’m buying seeds now, but I plan to phase that out once we settle in on the types of plants that work for us.

And we don’t use any chemicals – we’re not certified organic yet, but after one year we’ll look at that.

“We’ve got to see what the market demands.”

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Cough, hack and wheeze The Bay of Plenty has enjoyed a relatively healthy winter, a mild season, in terms of the debilitating person-to-person virus influenza.

“A mild winter, particularly in terms of the numbers of flu cases rather than the severity,” says Bay of Plenty medical officer of health, Dr Phil Shoemack.

“Because if you talk to anyone who had the flu this winter, they will tell you it was as bad as ever.”

Influenza can come on suddenly and symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, runny nose, coughs and stomach upsets. The flu is normally worse than a cold.

Data collated by the Institute of Environmental Science and Research shows the number of influenza cases picked up by the surveillance programme this year are significantly lower than the previous three years.

Not just in the Bay of Plenty, but the entire country.

“Because that’s the nature of influenza,” says Phil.

“And the virus is constantly changing. “And every few years, but with no particular pattern, a partial new strain or a complete new strain will come along. When that happens the population has

no immunity and you get many more cases.”

Some of it can be put down to chance.

“Or there will be an outbreak associated with a gathering of people, which didn’t happen the previous year. It literally can be chance.”

But the one thing that does make a difference yearto-year is the proportion of our population that gets the influenza vaccination.

“We generally say the people most at risk from influenza are the elderly. But this year the population of those 65-plus had the lowest rates of influenza reported through the ESR surveillance programme,” says Phil.

And that, he says, without doubt reflects the fact that close to 75 per cent of people aged 65-plus will have been vaccinated, probably because it’s been fully funded for that demographic for more than 10 years.

And for those with chronic medical conditions like severe asthma, heart disease or kidney disease.

For the rest of us it’s not funded, but it’s certainly not the highest cost health intervention by any means, just $30 or $40 from your doctor.

“That’s not a big expense to save getting a debilitating illness.”

And we all stand to gain because it saves the country enormous amounts of money that could be lost through absenteeism.

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Going pink for October Encourage the men in your workplace to wear lippy for a day, wear an outfit entirely of pink clothing, or dye their hair in the girls colour!

They’re all ways the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust is encouraging people to raise funds for breast cancer this October.

October is Breast Cancer Support Month – which has been aptly named Pinctober – and Bay of Plenty residents are invited to help raise funds to support Bay women who have breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust’s Fill Your Boots competition challenges organisations and businesses to fill pink gumboots with funds raised at a self-hosted event of their choice.

Register your workplace at www.breastcancerbop.org.nz/page/ support-us/ to appear on the ‘League Table’ and be issued with a pink gumboot for funds raised.

Businesses and organisations are encouraged to return their filled pink gumboot to Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust by October 31 for a chance to win the title of 2016 Fill Your Boots challenge. The winner receives a trophy.

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Listening to get to know the true you “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn’s metaphor of change is the focus counsellor Kent Smith highlights when helping people bring meaning to their everyday experiences.

people to construct solutions to their contextual issues that are meaningful and useful. “I love this work,” says Kent.

Kent is available in Tauranga

and Athenree. For a confidential conversation, or to make an appointment, phone 07 578 0959 or email: kent.smith@baycounselling.co.nz

Experienced and qualified counsellor Kent Smith.

When dealing with stress, pain, trouble, or things seem too difficult to solve on our own – talking with a counsellor can be helpful.

Kent says being truly listened to is when we are able to get to know what we truly know.

“This is the experience, I believe, where we are able to get to the heart or the matter and bring meaningful changes in our life.”

Counselling since 2002, latterly at Victoria University, Kent helps

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Walking the length of NZ A 29-year-old Otago Polytechnic nursing student passing through Pyes Pa, Tauranga and Katikati in November will be walking the length of the country to raise money for Arthritis New Zealand.

Kazushi Noiri – known as Kaz – starts his epic walk on World Arthritis Day – on Wednesday, October 12.

Kaz Noiri.

The nursing student has been training every day for months in preparation for the 2244km journey from Bluff to Cape Reinga.

And he’ll pass through Pyes Pa on November 22, Tauranga on November 23 and Katikati on November 24.

He aims to complete the journey in 66 days, finishing in mid-December and clocking up anywhere from 17km to 63km – or about three to 13 hours – of walking each day. “I’m currently a volunteer for an aged care organisation and I understand how hard everyday life can be with arthritis,� says Kaz. “I decided to put some time and effort into this challenge to spread the awareness of arthritis and support Arthritis NZ. The more people who know about Arthritis NZ, the greater their impact.�

Kaz says it’s a huge task, given the long distance he has to cover, but he’s excited by the adventure. “I love the outdoors and being active, and have always had an idea of walking the entire length of this beautiful country, Aotearoa,� says Kaz, who is originally from Japan.

“As I’ll be on my own on the road, it would be brilliant if there are some people keen to join me for any distance while I’m out there.�

There are more than 140 types of arthritis, and 620,000 New Zealanders have a diagnosis of the chronic condition – including 1000 children. “This is an amazing undertaking by Kaz to raise awareness of our work,� says Arthritis NZ chief executive Sandra Kirby. “We look forward to meeting him as he passes through Wellington. We also hope to be able to join in the walk with him in some centres, and will be promoting his efforts widely.�

The second-year Bachelor of Nursing student will also become the latest face of Otago Polytechnic’s annual Explore More NZ campaign, which profiles NZ as a study destination to prospective international students around the globe.

In a fitting coincidence, this epic adventure takes place in a milestone year for Arthritis NZ and Otago Polytechnic, which are both celebrating their 50th anniversaries in 2016. “It’s a fantastic way to end such a special year,� says Sandra.

Kaz’s fundraising page is at: give. everydayhero.com/nz/exploremoregivemore

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Mount Phoenix carpark capers It is not a question of whether as Tauranga City Council suggest the Mount Phoenix Carpark plan could be abandoned – it must never proceed.

There is a dire shortage of night-time and weekend parking in downtown central Mount Maunganui and that has been confirmed independently.

TCC has already rashly transferred all the Phoenix land from it’s traffic section to reserves but it must not take the whole area just to access development moneys – yet council would not be undertaking this nonsense for any other reason.

A registered valuer has confirmed the going rate for CBD Mount land is about $2500 per m2 so simply allocate the 1000m2 piece adjoining Harcourts, including toilets and Mainstreet offices at a value of $2.5million, demolish the toilets and rebuild a smaller modern facility, resiting the transportable Mainstreet offices so they face directly toward the carpark.

Then construct a stage in fronting it (a Mainstreet

proposal) so when there are events like the farmers’ markets etc simply close off the Phoenix carpark and the rest of the time it remains a carpark.

Providing 58 additional carparks as replacements “nearby” is daydreaming.

Mount Mainstreet, Mount businesses and local Mounties don’t want a bar of this TCC staff-driven project.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

Editor’s note: Tauranga City Council has decided not to respond to this letter.

It’s open season on women in NZ We can be very proud of certain aspects of our judicial system. In the last month two young men found guilty of vicious assaults have been treated equally. No racial bias, one a Polynesian and the other a Caucasian.

No sexual bias; they both beat up women as well as men. However, our judicial system is open to influence from external religious forces.

Money and rugby. This country will do anything for money; we sell off our assets and make gods of men with money. Rugby has long been a religion in this country with the All Blacks up for canonisation.

Our judges have failed to enact the

law, they have interpreted under it under duress from money or rugby.

The victims of the crimes rightly feel they have been denied justice. The Police must resent the fact that they put their lives in jeopardy daily. And when a policewomen is badly assaulted, the judge is more concerned with the future of the perpetrator than supporting our Police by making an example of him to deter others.

So we have young men with histories of violent assaults walking our streets and women as fair game. The law is an ass. God defend New Zealand.

P Dolden, Papamoa.

Whoever pays the piper, calls the tune

Today we get our news about what is happening in the world from many people – newspaper reporters, freelance journalists etc. Who are all paid for their work by the news purveyors – newspapers, radio, TV. But I am fast getting the view that “whoever pays the piper, calls the tune”.

With some commentators’ strong bias blatantly obvious, while others are more subtle, it is clear that they favour one side and are speaking to sway public opinion the other way.

This is legitimate in politicians, since those who control the finances are also

those who are manipulating we poor helots to behave in a way that increases their power and possessions.

But those who are supposed to inform us of the facts so that we can judge the case, should be free to say things as they see them – honestly.

Can we rely on our news vendors to do this? I am afraid that we cannot trust them. How can we change this system?

It won’t be easy and the only way I can see is to use education to bring all the best that humans have expounded over the years to everyone.

J Mills. New Plymouth.

A thank you call A big thank you to the kind person who handed in my wallet containing cash, bank cards and driver licence from the Tauranga Hospital carpark on Sunday morning.

Their good deed was also supported be the hospital security staff, who left their office and went out in the pouring rain to search the carpark looking for the wallet.

A big thank you to all and the trouble they went too.

T Baker, Tauranga City.

Unproven facts

On ‘The Nation’ on TV3 on October 2 Larissa Wall made a comment that Maori are indigenous to NZ. This cannot be proven with facts. DNA testing, carbon dating, and archaeological evidence prove three or four cultures were here prior to Polynesian Maori arrival 700 years ago.

What happened to the Patupaiairehei (ancient surveyors)? Who drove Ngati Hotu, the redheaded, blue-eyed people to the brink of extinction? These peoples’ DNA goes back 1800 years out of Persia.

Who annihilated the Turehu peoples and then there is the innocent Waitaha and the peaceable Moriori?

They all pre-dated Maori arrival in NZ. Maui arrived from Egypt in 231BC. Why does a so-called ‘free’ country have 110 archaeological sites embargoed? Much evidence of NZ’s blood thirsty history pre-European arrival is being systematically destroyed by persons who have an agenda to bury the truth and gain Maori sovereignty.

MJ Anderson, Pyes Pa.

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Laws to benefit all: New Zealand and Kiwis must come first Why does the Government, national and local politicians fail New Zealanders time and time again?

Simple, it’s all about money and personal gain.

The Government, due to a democratic system, should be a servant to the people who voted them into power and also the people who did not.

They’re responsible for making logical and sensible laws that benefit all Kiwis.

How is it then that in the 40 years of my voting life they have all failed to deliver? The same issues raise their ugly heads; health, education, crime, the homeless and more recently the poor state of our environment and over-population.

All these issues can be put down to

bad judgement and political law making.

I question why we seem to serve the world’s needs before our own. Our best produce goes abroad while we are flooded with old produce that’s been chilled, forceripened, repacked and even marinated to hide the age; almost a method of sifting out the worst of the bad.

We are supplied products that have been pasteurised and are full of additives to make it last while our prime produce is overseas. Why do we chase oversea’s recognition, buy a seat on the United Nations - which has not solved any real issues but have caused more death and destruction - while waving the Peace Flag? How is it we send troops overseas to protect others

when we cannot protect our own people here in our own country?

R Stewart, Te Puke.

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The trend is the same in Western Bay of Plenty distract also.

In the end result there must be reasons for it, perhaps they include: no internet-based voting, less effective inaction between ratepayers and council, lack of candidate choice, no meaningful independent information about candidates, ratepayer feeling ignored so pointless, most

voters are 60-plus years old, younger generations are ignoring elections, why? For democracy to work properly and effectively it is essential the public generally participate, to do otherwise will simply leave Bureaucracies to free wheel and the results of that are unlikely to be good.

Why has the subject of internetbased voting not happened, it would very much change the dynamics of the election should that happen. It that what the establishment fears?

I Stevenson, Tauranga City.

Recognising the urgency of action In response to climate change denier R Smith of Matua – with their letter ‘Waking up to the hard facts on big issues’ (The Weekend Sun, September 30) – belittling G Southon’s concern, I recommend he Google up NASA and NIWA to learn some actual scientific facts.

There he will discover the reality of the accelerating sea level rise and the increasing worldwide incidence of extreme weather – storms, floods, heatwaves and droughts.

He also will discover both the West Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets - together capable of raising sea levels by 12 metres - have already begun to collapse into the sea despite a possible small increase in Antarctic snow accumulation. Only the exact speed of the resulting devastating sea level rise is still uncertain, and only a major reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions can slow it down.

It is true China’s total emissions are still colossal, but on a per-person basis our emissions are way ahead.

And be aware Europe and the United Kingdom are light years ahead of us in recognising the urgency of action.

They will be very quick to follow up their grumblings over our unavoidably long ‘carbon miles’ and threaten to blacklist our exports unless our actions at least match our politicians’ rhetoric.

P Otway, Omokoroa.

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An elected dictatorship The talk is all about a ‘no vote’ at this local body election. It is not a ‘no vote’ but a clear message to the people who think they are elected to make the decisions for us.

An elected dictatorship!

Not one has, I believe, read the requirements under the Local Government Act regarding consulting with us and doing as we say.

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Re: Council elections 2016. As the current round of tri-annual voting draws to a close there should be significant concern in many quarters about the low turnout, the trend of the last few elections continues.

The numbers voting has dropped consistently, the trend is unmistakable: in 2007 it was 46.36 per cent, 2010 it was 43.64 per cent, 2013 it was 37.78 per cent and 2016 looks to be even less, perhaps 33 per cent?

At the time of writing only 20.88 per cent have voted, in 2013 it was 24.59 per cent. The numbers

To read this letter in full, go to: www.sunlive.co.nz and click the ‘Letters to Ed’ tab.

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Are you a people-pleaser?

I confess that I’m inclined to be a peoplepleaser. I don’t like it when people don’t like me, or what I do.

Being a people-pleaser causes problems because no matter what you do, there are always people who will not you like or like what you do.

Being a people-pleaser also means you can waste a lot of energy trying to please people who will never be pleased with you and you can end up feeling miserable.

So what does Jesus teaching have to contribute to this?

Jesus said that God loves everyone.

If God loves us who are we to get all worried if some people don’t like us?

Jesus also taught that we are to please God rather than please people. However, Jesus also said we are

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to love our enemies, pray for them and bless them.

Ouch! This is a lot harder.

The good news is the love Jesus talks about is not about how we feel, whether we feel love for them or not. The love Jesus calls us to have is about wanting the best for others and doing what is helpful for them.

This can be quite empowering. Instead of trying to please someone who doesn’t like you, you pray for them, you do what is best for them and even ask God to bless them.

You do what is loving without caring whether they like you or not.

Loving your enemies, with the confidence that God loves you, is easier than trying to please them. Keeping Jesus’ teaching really helps to save us from the problems that being a people-pleaser brings.

Dale Williamson, Holy Trinity Tauranga

Celebrating White Sunday This Sunday, October 9, from 9.30am St. Enoch’s Presbyterian Church will again be celebrating White Sunday as part of its morning service.

White Sunday or Children’s Day is a holiday in Samoa. It is a day for parents and communities to acknowledge and celebrate children.

Special programmes during church services include children learning Bible verses to recite, songs to sing and dances to perform. Stories from the Bible are also re-enacted.

Children receive gifts (often new clothing or school supplies) on White Sunday. They are allowed special privileges and it is one of the happiest days of the year for them.

White Sunday is a holiday giving

thanks to God for children. It became widespread in the 1920s in commemoration of Samoans who died as a result of the influenza epidemic of 1919. This epidemic took the lives of one-fifth to onequarter of the Samoan population, many of them children. The people gathered to earnestly pray for the epidemic to stop and White Sunday is a day of commemoration and thanksgiving that the Lord rescued them.

This Sunday at St. Enoch’s Presbyterian Church, 134 16th Ave, our Samoan families and children will share items and songs in the Sunday service. Come and bring friends to join in this special day.

Share in the fun, teaching and excitement of the children.

A special morning tea follows.

Bob to talk the hard topics Family First national director Bob McCoskrie is a well-known Christian leader and presenter on TV and radio, speaking out on issues of social justice and family concerns.

This year, instead of having his annual ‘Forum on the Family’ in Auckland, he’s bringing it to different centres throughout New Zealand to give the local public and supporters the latest information on a range of current issues of concern to the family – including controversial topics and ‘wake-up’ calls on threats the NZ family faces today.

Hear him in Tauranga at St Peters Presbyterian Church on the corner of Cameron Rd and Spring St on Sunday, October 16, at 2pm.

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

Community events and occasions across the Bay.

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

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Musical mayors – a slight return What are they hiding?

way of thinking. “Hi Winnie” it said.

(Actually, if I can briefly interject, that’s It all seemed so innocent. not my favourite manner Ask the Tauranga mayoralty of address. I’m trying – candidates a few simple following the impressive questions about music. In example of North Korea – to the event only five of the move people towards “Hi 11 candidates responded in Venerated Leader”. I’d even time. And one a little late. You can see what settle for “Listen Bozo”, but Winnie? they all said on SunLive at Seriously?). www.sunlive.co.nz/news/136203The email continues: “I saw lets-play-musical-mayors.html your questionnaire results.

It’s pretty instructive stuff. And Very interesting. But only it raises a few questions... five? What’s going on After all, this is a high stakes there? I’ve been watching election. Who would you those bloody Americans trust? A man who would and Donald bloody Trump, who has not invite Leonard Cohen released his tax returns round for dinner? A man and is probably hiding who couldn’t think of a the fact that he’s not as campaign anthem? And rich as he pretends to what does it say that one be or has given money candidate’s best musical to the Ku Klux Klan experience was a Bruce or Russia or something.

Springsteen concert while Now these wannabe another’s was ‘Les Miserables’ mayors are doing the at Baycourt? It certainly same thing. shows that we have a wide and Ask them a simple diverse field here, and that’s just question about music and talking about Hori BOP. they refuse to reply.

Mayoral candidate But some of the nominees failed What’s going on here? Are Noel Peterson. to respond. They’re obviously busy they hiding something? How can I thought. Clearly running for mayor we trust people if they won’t even tell is a full-time job, with all those billboards us what sort of music they like?” to erect, babies to kiss and sweaty palms to Okay. Wow. press. I thought little more of it.

I must confess to not really having After all, if one of the candidates can’t thought of it that way. even be bothered to write their last name And I think it would be fair on billboards, how could I expect them to to point out that – just like The care about a questionnaire on a subject as Donald’s tax returns – there was seemingly trivial as music?

But then I got an email and it changed my no legal obligation involved in

answering. But it does get you to thinking doesn’t it? What are they hiding?

Since Murray Guy has already ‘fessed up that ‘Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree’ is his campaign anthem there seems unlikely to be even more embarrassing revelations out there but, as The Donald says: “Who Knows?”

In the interests of absolute fairness, the late response was received from Noel Peterson.

I’ll share it despite tardiness. And it seems I spoke too soon about Murray Guy’s campaign anthem since Noel has bravely chosen ‘Earth Song’ by Michael Jackson.

Given the revelations about what was found by Police searches at Michael Jackson’s estate I wouldn’t have thought any politician would want to be associated with him in any way, but there you go.

Noel’s earliest musical love was ‘The Sound of Music’, and he would choose to invite Phil Rudd around for dinner (please insert your own punchline here).

The best gig he’s been to was the One Love Festival in Tauranga last year. Fair enough and all power to the organisers of One Love for what looks like a bumper second bash coming up in the New Year.

But that still leaves five mystery men, one without – apparently – even a surname.

Sure, you could risk your vote on someone whose musical tastes you know nothing about. But is it worth it?

Better head to SunLive and check out those questionnaire responses. Your city is counting on you. watusi@thesun.co.nz

Horoscopes ARIES: Mysteries appear in letters and emails but are solved by the end of the week. A new friend may dominate your time. Diplomacy is crucial as you explain you have other commitments.

LIBRA: Friends and work mates count on you for praise and encouragement. A financial newsbrightener may arrive after the weekend. In romance, enjoy small surprises and unexpected sentiment.

TAURUS: This is a good time to improve your organisational abilities and sort out priorities. A new acquaintance or business partner responds well to your ideas. Professional agreements require a thorough review.

SCORPIO: The lighthearted side of romance is accented and humour and optimism are themes of the week.

Relationships with a friend should continue to improve. Celebrities are in the weekend picture.

GEMINI: Schedules require extra attention.You may unintentionally be missing a deadline. Your artistic talents shine this week. You may find yourself taking - or giving lessons in painting or sculpture.

SAGITTARIUS: This is the week for solving puzzles, whether at work or in your own home. Better to finalise current projects than to launch new ones. Financial responsibilities gradually increase.

CANCER: You and your partner may experience role reversals in a topsy-turvy week that may also include surprise guests, last minute cancellations, occassional discoveries and large doses of laughter.

CAPRICORN: You take on the role of detective and may find some lost treasures. A new acquaintance responds well to your ideas. In educational pursuits, assume a more serious approach.

LEO: The week finds you travelling to new places. Business and pleasure blend well. You may be able to strike a deal in a social setting. Be careful - written guarantees are essential.

AQUARIUS: Your ability to understand the motives of friends helps you better understand your own motives. Creative accomplishments brings you to the attention of a key member of the community.

VIRGO: Watch a tendency to focus on insignificant tasks while avoiding key jobs. Being observant and being able to analyse what you see could lead to advancement in the workplace.

PISCES: Bright ideas are highlighted this week and you come up with a novel solution to a long time personal dilemma. Financial planning should be postponed. An overdue payment may arrive soon.

Your birthday Your sense of humour is infectious and you are a gracious entertainer. Keep in step with this week the changing times and you can make steady professional advances. In relationships, you can become more assertive without sacrificing the warmth that you portray.

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Mid-winter party going to the dogs Grange Spa Canine Resort is hosting an exclusive mid-winter masquerade cocktail event to raise awareness and funds for Chained Dog Awareness on October 8.

The Bloodhound Martini, Pomeranian, Salty Dog, or The Greyhound – it’s what you get when you mix cocktails with canines.

Here, there & everywhere

But this Saturday night will mix a cocktail event with raising funds for an organisation working to end the neglect and suffering of dogs spending their life on a chain.

The team at Grange Spa Canine Resort is hosting an exclusive mid-winter masquerade cocktail event to raise awareness and funds for Chained Dog Awareness at Club Mount Maunganui on October 8.

“We see daily how important dogs are to their people, and it’s heartbreaking to know of so many dogs that don’t get the chance to be cared for in the way they deserve,” says Grange Spa director Melissa Hartley.

“This evening is a fantastic chance for dog lovers to support dogs in need – and kick up your heels and

have an awesome party!” Chained Dog Awareness is a volunteer-based organisation working to educate owners, rescue and re-home dogs and to change the law to improve basic needs for all dogs.

Guests to the mid-winter masquerade cocktail event are encouraged to bring along plenty of cash for the chance to win some amazing prizes in an auction hosted by Frank Vosper.

At midnight party-goers can catch the after-party bus from Club Mount Maunganui to La Mexica on The Strand.

The Grange Spa Masquerade Charity Soiree is at Club Mount Maunganui on October 8 from 7pm-11.55pm.

Tickets cost $35 from Grange Spa, finda.co.nz, or phone 0800 BUY TIX (289 849). Tickets include drinks and nibbles on arrival.

To learn more about Chained Dog Awareness, visit: www.cdanz.org

Zoe Hunter

Starting to think about study in 2017 If you’ve got a teenager thinking about tertiary study in 2017, make sure you head along to Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s study option information evening on Tuesday, October 18. You might just be surprised at what’s on offer in your own backyard.

The after-work timed session will include information about all of the degree, diploma and certificate programmes taught right here in Tauranga.

Waiariki BOP Polytechnic school liaison Scott

Henderson says the evening has been designed to be as informative as possible, ensuring people wanting to study can meet tutorial staff and heads of department.

“There will be a teaching staff member from all the major departments present to answer questions,” says Scott. “That way attendees can talk to the right people about the specific courses they’re interested in.”

Information on the study pathways with the University of Waikato and the Auckland University of Technology will also be included.

“Some people still don’t realise they can study without leaving home – start with a polytechnic diploma and finish with a university degree – all taught in Tauranga. “We also offer a range of business,

Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic school liaison Scott Henderson, with automotive student Jack Dickson, is looking forward to speaking to parents and potential students about study options for 2017. creative, health, sport and trades courses. And if your student hasn’t got University Entrance, we can help with bridging programmes too.

“Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage anyone who is thinking about studying in 2017 to come along.”

Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s study option information evening is on Tuesday, October 18, at The Atrium, H-Block, Gate 1, Windermere Campus, 70 Windemere Drive, Tauranga, from 5.30pm-7pm.

RSVP at: marketing@boppoly.ac.nz

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You really can’t beat a good old classic Whether looking for a specific part for their doer-upper, deep into a car build project or simply like the look, sound and smell of classic engines – car enthusiasts are invited to the annual Oceanside Street Rods’ Bay of Plenty Automotive Swap Meet this month.

Car enthusiast Ray Stevenson with his car Copper.

Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Oceanside Street Rods’ annual Automotive Swap Meet is at Cherokee Place on October 16 from 7am-1pm.

Car enthusiast Ray Stevenson says hot rodders and classic car restorers are always looking for new or old parts – and on Sunday, October 16, they’ll get their chance to shop around.

The annual Oceanside Street Rods’ Bay of Plenty Automotive Swap Meet at Cherokee Place, Mount Maunganui, offers something for car lovers from small parts to complete project cars, along with other auto-related goods to trade. “It’s an opportunity for people to not only buy parts for their cars but to speak to people who are building them and maybe get a line on something they do need that could still be sitting in somebody’s garage,” says Ray. For those who just want to come and check out the classic cars, members of Oceanside Street Rods will bring some of their vehicles along for display, as will other car enthusiasts.

Ray expects the swap meet will draw auto enthusiasts from across the North Island into town especially for the popular event. “It seems to be growing every year.

It’s a pretty specialised field. There are not a lot of opportunities to buy parts. You never know what you want until you see it sometimes.”

Tickets cost $10 for traders and $5 for buyers and viewers, while children under-12 are free.

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With the recent launch of UK/Europe prices for travel in 2017, the ‘early bird’ definitely gets the worm!

“Never before have we seen costs so low and discounts so large,” says helloworld Mount Maunganui director Jen Talbot.

“Currently, the availability is there and so is the choice, which is great for us New Zealanders who have to travel so far to get there.

“By putting your holiday into action now, you ensure you can get that cabin you missed out on last time, the seats on the plane at the front that you prefer, the villa in the part of Tuscany you’ve always dreamed of and can experience the magic of Europe without missing a thing – all at a fabulous price!”

This year helloworld Mount Maunganui is holding a free UK/Europe information evening on Wednesday, October 12.

“We’d love to see you there. Join us in store to discover the best ways to see the other side of the world, in a relaxed, fun environment.”

The new helloworld Mount Maunganui team is hosting the travel experts from Insight and Trafalgar Tours plus Uniworld River Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Azamara Cruises.

There has never been a better time to ensure your travel suits your needs – Book the Europe holiday and to turn your travel dream into a reality. you’ve always dreamed of, like RSVP now to: mtmaunganui@helloworld.co.nz or call 07 572 3040 by relaxing in the Tuscan sun. Saturday, October 8. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

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Seeing into the future Scott Russell Hill cheated death after a near drowning at age seven, and that’s when one of Australia’s most prominent psychics says his ability began.

Scott Russell Hill will be in Tauranga on November 17.

“I saw the white light, I saw the angel; I can still see the water sparkling above me and the fish swimming past,” says Scott, who is coming to Baycourt Theatre on November 17 for a live tell-all show. “It was actually quite a peaceful experience until Dad rescued me.”

Scott began seeing visions of the future, would see the occasional ghost, and have people of all ages and all walks of life tell him their problems.

Now, the former ‘Sensing Murder’ psychic detective is still listening to people’s problems, but revels in helping them where he can.

“Through all the achievements I’ve made over the years, helping people deal with their life issues, make positive choices, understand others, and live their authentic spiritual self is what I enjoy doing the most.”

From 9/11 to Princess Diana’s untimely passing and the Bali bombings, his uncanny accuracy is well-known.

But these days Scott helps connect people to their true potential and spiritual purpose through a spiritual profiling based on their date of birth.

He’s toured extensively around Australia during the years and audiences describe his shows as inspiring, moving and funny.

Scott will be live on-stage in a tell-all show about his life, time with Princess Diana and give live audience readings at Baycourt Theatre on Thursday, November 17, from 7pm. Tickets are available now from Ticketek.

Marimba and percussion duo in town The programme will also feature works by Miki A dynamic duo and the largest marimba in New Zealand will be treating Tauranga music lovers to a Minoru, Gareth Farr, D Friedman, Rich O’Meara, fabulous concert next week. Ángel Villoldo, Carlos Gardel and Rosita Melo.

Tauranga Musica Inc and Legacy Funerals are hosting Tauranga Musica Inc and Legacy Funerals’ The The Marimba and Percussion Duo at Pyes Pa’s Park Marimba and Percussion Duo is at Park Auditorium, Auditorium on October 16.

383 Pyes Pa Rd, on Sunday, October 16, from 4pm.

The duo is made up of Orchestra Wellington’s Tickets cost adults $32 and under-19s are free principal percussionist and regular NZ if accompanied by an adult or $10 at: www.

Symphony Orchestra player Jeremy tgamusica.co.nz or from Tauranga Musica, Fitzsimons and Opus Orchestra timpanist 385 Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Maunganui.

Yoshiko Tsuruta, who’s previously performed with the Bay of Plenty Symphonia.

The Weekend Sun has two double “This is your chance to hear the largest passes to give away to two lucky readers Marimba in NZ! At about three metres long who can tell us how many metres long this reverberant assemblage of wooden keys NZ’s largest marimba is that features in Dynamic marimba has an impressive range of sounds, which this concert? shall be combined with an eclectic collection and percussion duo Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under of other percussive instruments,” says Jeremy Fitzsimons the competition section. Entries must be Tauranga Musica spokesman Barry Ward. and Yoshiko Tsuruta. received by Wednesday, October 12.

Spring Home Show returns to Tauranga The warm weather is coming…and so is the Spring Home Show!

Whether you’re building, renovating, or just looking to browse the latest products and services on offer, Bay Events is proud to bring you a huge range of vendors under one roof.

Save time, save money, and get exactly what you want at the Spring Home Show at ASB Arena, Baypark, on October 14, 15 and 16, where there will be more than 180 exhibitors.

The Weekend Sun has 10 double passes to give away to 10 lucky readers who can tell us what dates the Spring Home Show is on at ASB Arena?

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Wednesday, October 12.

Friday Oct 7 to Wed Oct 12 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke.

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MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME DEEPWATER HORIZON THE MAGNIFICENT 7 (M) Offensive Language. ACTION, DRAMA, THRILLER. Violence. ACTION, WESTERN. FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (M) Mark Wahlberg, Dylan O’Brien, Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Peter (M) Violence & Scary Scenes. ADVENTURE, FANTASY.

Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times. Fri 12:55, 6:00. Sat 1:15, 6:00.

Sun 1:40, 6:00pm. Mon 3:20, 6:00pm.

Tue 3:15, 6:00pm. Wed 3:30, 6:10pm.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (G) ANIM, ADVENT, COMEDY.

The quiet life of a dog named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray. Fri 11:10,

3:50pm. Sat 11:10, 1:30pm.

Sun 11:20, 4:25. Tue 3:55.

PETE’S DRAGON (PG) Low Level Violence. Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford. The

adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon.

Fri 11:00, 3:40pm. Sat 11:00(3D), 1:05pm.

Sun 11:10, 1:30pm. Tue 1:00pm.

STORKS (G) ANIMATED, FAMILY, COMEDY.

Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages.

Fri 10:45, 1:25. Sat 11:00, 3:55pm. Sun 11:00am.

A story set on the offshore drilling rig, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

Sarsgaard. Seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves.

Fri 3:30, 8:20. Sat 3:30, 8:00. Sun 3:15, 6:10.

Mon 3:20, 6:20. Tue 3:10, 8:15. Wed 3:20, 6:10

Fri 1:20, 6:00, 8:30pm.

Sat 3:20, 5:40, 8:35pm.

Sun 3:50, 6:35. Mon 3:30, 6:00. Tue 1:30, 6:00, 8:30.

Wed 3:50, 6:30pm.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

(R16) Viol, Off Lang, Sex Scenes & Content That May Disturb.

MYSTERY, THRILLER. Emily Blunt.

A divorcee becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation.

Fri 1:00, 8:20pm. Sat 11:00, 8:20pm.

Sun 3:40pm. Tue 3:25, 6:00pm.

Fri 6:15pm. Sun 1:10pm. Tue 1:05pm.

CHASING GREAT

Richie McCaw. Sat

KUBO & THE 2 STRINGS

(PG) Violence & Scary Scenes. $10 TICKETS!

Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey.

SULLY (M) Offensive Language. Tom Hanks.

Fri 3:35, 6:05, 8:40. Sat 3:40, 6:10, 8:40. Sun 1:10, 6:20pm. Mon 3:40, 6:10.

Tue 1:00, 6:05, 8:35pm.

Wed 3:40, 6:20pm.

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BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (M) Off Lang & Sexual References. ROMANCE, COMEDY

(G) Documentary.

1:30pm. Sun 11:00am.

BAD MOMS

(R16) Sex Scenes, Sexual Content & Off Language. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell. COM.

Fri 10:45. Saturday 6:10pm. Tuesday 8:35pm.

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Elijah under the spotlight After more than a decade, the Tauranga Civic Choir is presenting German composer Felix Mendelssohn’s masterwork ‘Elijah’ this month.

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(1) Filipe Manu – second place getter in the Lexus Song Quest – has the tenor role in ‘Elijah’ this month.

(2) Bass/baritone Joel Amosa.

(3) Acclaimed mezzosoprano Kayla Collingwood.

(4) Elaine Wogan takes the soprano role.

Performed with an exciting line-up of young, highly accomplished soloists accompanied by organist John Wells, ‘Elijah’ is at Holy Trinity Church on October 15.

‘Elijah’ rates as one of the big three oratorio-style choral works, beside Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and Bach’s ‘St Matthews Passion’.

Bass/baritone Joel Amosa, known for his commanding performances, is Elijah’s voice. Filipe Manu – second place getter in the Lexus Song Quest – has the tenor role. Elaine Wogan takes the soprano role, and noted mezzosoprano Kayla Collingwood completes a superb array of vocal talent.

Organist John Wells, one of the few organists capable of mastering the demands of the score, will make the organ roar and whisper as he tackles the nuances of this dramatic work.

Genius, master melody maker, prolific composer, controversial figure, banned for being a Jew, Mendelssohn builds the oratorio on the epic Bible story of the prophet Elijah.

Debuted in 1846 in Birmingham, the work was an instant hit.

Elijah’s exploits include calling down a three-year drought, his epic battle with the prophets of Baal, fleeing for his life, cursing King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, and so much more!

Tauranga Civic Choir presents ‘Elijah’ at Holy Trinity Church, Devonport Rd, on Saturday, October 15, at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost $30 from Eventfinda, Creative Tauranga, from choir members or via door sales on the night.

Eftpos will be available.

Fan’s musical salute to Mario Lanza “I sing each word as though it were my last on earth.” They’re the famously quoted words of the late beloved tenor Mario Lanza.

His powerful voice struck a chord with many people across the globe, including well-known New Zealand broadcaster and self-professed Mario Lanza fanatic Lindsay Perigo.

“Mario Lanza was an incredibly emotive singer, with an intensity and urgency in the way he used his voice, a commitment to each word and a true relationship with the emotional meaning of the songs he sang,” says Lindsay.

This October and November, audiences throughout NZ will gain a true insight into the “amazing performer” by a devoted fan at Operatunity’s upcoming nationwide tour ‘The Great Mario Lanza’.

With a Tauranga performance at Holy Trinity Church on Friday, October 21, the concert will re-create some of Mario Lanza’s most famous performances alongside Lindsay’s extensive, intimate and first-hand knowledge of the man behind the music.

For tickets, phone 0508 266 237 or email bookings@operatunity.co.nz For a full list of venues, visit: www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

Operatunity’s finest singers will also feature at the concert, including Lindsay’s nephew and professional singer Karl Perigo.

The nationwide tour coincides with the recent launch of Lindsay’s book ‘The One Tenor – A Salute to Mario Lanza’.

Lindsay says the book was a natural progression as he pieced together 20 years’ worth of essays, critiques and interviews he’d written on Mario and added new material.

The book features forewords from renowned New Zealand tenor Simon O’Neill and the great Joseph Calleja.

‘The One Tenor – A Salute to Mario Lanza’ will be available for purchase at the Tauranga concert at Holy Trinity Church from 11am on Friday, October 21.

Mario Lanza fanatic Lindsay Perigo.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to give away to two lucky readers who can tell us the name of Lindsay Perigo’s book?

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

Entries must be received by Wednesday, October 12.

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Friday 7 October

Gemstone Crystal & Fossil Show

“Working with Gems & Crystals” Oct 7 & 8 9am - 5pm, Oct 9 9am - 4pm at Tauranga Racecourse.

Harold’s Pop Up Reading Room Bring the kids down town to hear some great books read by Harold, Elsa & Alice.

Stories will be read inside Harold’s Life Education Truck at Tauranga Waterfront 11am - 12pm. Free event.

Saturday 8 October

Annual Book Sale Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopaedia’s please. 576 7105 Bay Network Singles Club Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings.

Jean 576 9988 Beginners Reflexology Course Nov 5 at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St, Te Puke 1-3pm. Learn how to improve your health at home. Reflexology is a mirror of your body. Want to know more? Come along. Fee $15.

Elaine 573 5361 BOP Caravan Club Rallies are held throughout the year for motorhomes & caravans. If interested in joining like minded people, Neal 576 9031 Come Dancing Te Puke Scottish Soc monthly dance Oct 15 7.30pm. Theme: Tartan. Live band, great supper & company. Entry $7. Valerie 573 7093 Garage Sale Anglican Church, Jocelyn St, Te Puke 9-11am, household goods, cakes, plants, white elephant, op-shop bargains.

Genealogy Informal Group

Discussions about family research at 860 State Highway 2, Tauriko 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. $2pp to cover afternoon tea.

Winsome 552 5813

Kempton Park Retirement Village

Spring Fair Oct 15 at 40 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 10am - 2pm. Devonshire teas, sausage sizzle, stalls, raffles. Parking in Carmichael Rd. Life’s a Circus Floral theatre presentation at Addison Theatre, Baycourt 4.30pm. Designer/demonstrator Francine Thomas. Featuring floral design with a unique music mix, storytelling including dance & special lighting effects. Tickets at Ticketek. Donation of profit to Waipuna Hospice.

Lions Club Katikati Moggies Market

Memorial Hall 8am - 12pm.

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 Mount Scottish Soc Live band, quality supper. Sequence dance at Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mount 7.30pm.

Entrance $7. Elizabeth 544 5633

Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Sat 7.30- 8.30pm & every Sunday 7-8pm at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton.

Every Fri at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.30-8.30pm.

If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Community Park

Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@ gmail.com Petanque @ Blake Park Every Saturday - coaching & competitive play 1pm.

Equip available, all levels welcome.

Linda 544 2818 Sunshine Dance Group Final tea dance for 2016. Enjoy an evening of sequence dancing Oct 29 at Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave 5-9pm. Theme: Spring Colours. Admission $5pp. BYO food, plates, knife, fork, spoon. Drinks to be non alcoholic. Tea/coffee supplied.

Good music & programme.

Taoist Tai Chi 6 week introductory course starts Oct 15, at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 8.30-10am. Give it a try, start to experience the benefits. John 576 9836

The Artery Acrylic Painting Classes Two days Nov 19 & 20 10am - 3pm.

Go to: Book Classes page at www. theincubator.co.nz

The Artery Silversmithing Classes

Two days Nov 26 & 27 9am - 12pm.

Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376 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 9 October

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP For

lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cine-ma concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. “Right priority living”. Preacher: Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz Bay City Ramblers At the Citz Club 5pm. $15 entry.

Bingo At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Fundraiser Concert For Waipuna Hospice, with Hamilton Community Gospel Choir at Selwyn Ridge School Hall, Holmburn St,

Welcome Bay 2-3.30pm. Cost $5.

Cheryl 027 212 7079 Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933 Let’s Fly a Kite at Katikati At Moore Park, Carisbrook Rd, Katikati 11.58am – 4pm. Bring a kite & fly it. Free family fun. John 549 4209 Papamoa Lions Club Market Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa.

Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/ coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Underwater Hockey Juniors up to year 10 students & new players 5-6.15pm. Seniors Year 11 to Adult 6-7.45pm. Baywave Aquatic Centre every Sunday except holidays. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

Triumphs & other Alternatives Combining dance,

visual art, clowning, design, theatrical elements & theatre craft. At Baycourt Addison Theatre 8-9.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz

Monday 10 October

Alanon Family Group Meet every Mon

at St George’s Anglican Church, Gate pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 0508 425 266 After Suicide Support Group Meet second Mon of month 5.30-7.30pm.

Grief Support Services 578 4480 email: support@griefsupport.org.nz Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club - summer season. Every Mon at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.309.30pm. $5pp. All players welcome.

Sue 0211 944 335 Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Free dance lessons at Club Mount 7pm.

Just come along, easy & fun. Udance2 - The Dance Centre. Dean/Mikie 542 1295 ww.udance2.co.nz Email: udance2@xtra.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland st 1.45pm.

Title: “The name of the Lord - what does the Bible say?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 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’.

Brass & Percussion Players Welcome

Practice every Mon at 10 Yatton St, Tauranga 7pm. Jeremy 021 132 3341 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess, The Mount Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided.

Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Citizens Advice Bureau For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Mon -Fri 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome.

No appointment necessary. Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary.

City of Tauranga Pipe Band

Grade 3, meet every Mon at Otumoetai Primary School Hall 7.30pm. A comprehensive programme for pipers & drummers.

Experienced players welcome to join this competitive band. Maureen 541 0532 Civic Choir Tauranga Practice every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Heather 575 9092 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun.

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

Gloria 548 0377 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am.

Dorothy 549 3378 Free Meditation Classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm at 41 Sherwood St, Bellevue. Find peace, truth & wellbeing, its right inside you. David/Trisha 570 1204

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Line Dancing Every Mon evening at Tauranga Citz Club, cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 6-8.30pm. 6-7pm beginners. $6pp per night. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up.

Meditation & See What Unfolds Meditation & discus-

578 7205

sion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee. Kevin

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meet

at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks. Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Club night progressive, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Karen 576 0443

Papamoa Genealogy Branch NZSG

meet in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre 9.30am - 2pm.

Small door charge. Tea/coffee provided.

Bring your lunch. Daphne 575 4674 Papamoa Progressive Assn 2nd Mon of month at Dune Room, Parton Rd, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ken 574 2332 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am.

Classes taken by qualified instructor.

First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Spring into the Summer Get your free wellness evaluation. Svetlana 027 616 2124 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga City Silver Band Practice every Mon 7pm. Some instruments & tuition available. New players welcome.

Jeremy 021 132 3341 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Margaret 571 3483 or 021 0817 0350 or marg.rus@gmail.com Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club Meet 2nd Mon of month 6pm juniors, 7.30pm seniors in club rooms, shop, museum & workshop, Historic Village, 17th Ave.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm.

A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non-members $5.

Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea.

New members welcome.

The Artery Drawing Classes For absolute beginners starts Oct 31 6.30pm.

6 weeks. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz Tiny House Theatre A small group of Documentary lovers get together every second Mon of month to share wide ranging & thought provoking topics.

Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611 Yoga with HanneHatha Mon & Weds 9.30am & 5.30pm. Gentle hatha yoga, small groups. Bethlehem studio. Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 11 October

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga

Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.309.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Altrusa Community Service Club

Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues.

Social night 4th Tues, each month.

Julie 544 0277

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Argentine Tango Guys, we need you to rotate, as partners, with the girls. No experience necessary as you will be given free lessons for 8 weeks.

Denise 020 400 61340 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459 Cards 500 Social, fun, free, competitive evenings of 500 played regularly on various nights. Ideal for Mount & Bayfair residents. Chris 572 3834 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn excellent public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail.com Falun Dafa Exercises & meditation classes. Easy to learn & free. Every Tues at Huia Room, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm.

Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 548 0377 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 Beginners group every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available.

Daily fee $5pp. Margaret 575 9792 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu

Chinese martial art training Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm & Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School, Papamoa 6.15-7.45pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Ocean Running 5k run & walk around Mauao base track every Tues. Register from 5.15pm at Mt Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay. $5 entry includes free drink after run/walk & chance to win spot prize. Walkers start 5.45pm, runners 6pm. Phil 021 383 354

Otumoetai Matua Walking Group

Every Tues at Kulim Park 9am. 576 7339 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club Tues & Sunday at Blake Park 1pm. Equip available, all coaching given. Linda 544 2818 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. Murray 576 3294 South City Indoor Bowls Fun night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Keith 577 1116 Spiritual Well Being And Chakra workshop. Learn about the energy centres governing your body, how to balance & use them. Class held Tues & Fri 3pm. $5. Txt Beth 027 394 1078 Tauranga Astronomical Society A qualified Stanford University Lecture “How the universe came about - how they ended up with us.’ Also a look at an unusual exo planet - natural or alien. Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm.

Tauranga Inner Wheel Meet second Tues of month at Columbus Coffee, Bethlehem 7pm. Email: iwtaurangacentralpresident@gmail.com or 027 624 4571

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club Meet every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park, cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976

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Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Grp

At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St every 1st & 3rd Tues of month 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am.

Helen 0274 177 581 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Meet weekly at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.159.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989

The Artery Abstract Oil Painting Classes start Oct 25

7pm. 6 weeks. Go to Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

The Artery Watercolour Classes

For absolute beginners starts Oct 25 9.30am. Go to Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

Wednesday 12 October

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at

Greerton Countdown 10am. 578 2631

Arabian Spice Belly Dance Learn the

right moves & drills & dance with us. No partner required.

Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6.30-8.30pm. 576 4112 or 021 1245 982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com Bromeliad Club Meeting Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.30-2.30pm.

Guest speaker: John Beech, director of Tauranga Garden & Art Festival.

Plant of month: spotted vrieseas.

Good sales table. Visitors welcome.

Lynley 576 7711 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939 Diabetes Help Bob Owens Retirement Village, Carmichael Rd, Bethlehem 10am. Diabetes support group. Guest speaker from the Stroke Foundation. www.diabeteshelp.org.nz Free appointments to see diabetes field worker available at Bongards Pharmacy Tauranga & Life Pharmacy Te Puke.

Fernland Spa Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Floral Art Group Tauranga Meet at Baptist Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am 12.30pm. Fay 543 5176. Also meet Oct 15, same hall 9.3011.30am. Ruth 543 2157 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Ladies vs Men at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Weds 1-3pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www. healingrooms.co.nz or 021 110 0878 Kiwi Toasters Building communication & confidence 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds of the month at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Lizzie Marvelly The 10 years tour, to mark a decade in the music business.

At Baycourt Addison Theatre 7.309.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz Narcotics Anonymous Working the steps. Closed meeting every Weds at Downstairs Hall (accessed from the building’s rear), Salvation Army Recover Church, 375 Cameron Rd 7.30-9pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help.

0800 NA TODAY

National Speakers Assn NZ, Tga

“Building a Speaking Business” at Devonport Hotel, 5th Floor, 72 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 7-9pm. Topic: Platform Mechanics. Visitors welcome. www.nsanz.org.nz/events. Roberta 576 0922 or 27 685 4229 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maun-

ganui Rd. Beginners class from 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055

Single Coffee Club 60+

Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends. Email mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or Gayle 027 439 3267 Sunshine Dance Group All sequence dancers past & present invited to 25th Reunion Silver Anniversary Dance Nov 23 in Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7-10.30pm. Dancing, reminiscing, supper, prizes. Dress: Semi formal.

Entry: Ladies a plate of food or $5. Men $5pp. Replies to Rick/Jan 544 4379 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Meet every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Grp

Lockington Rd loop from Thompsons Track (off track). Grade mod, approx.

5.5hrs. Sheryl 574 3743

The Artery Advancing Your Drawing Classes start Oct 26 9.30am. 6 weeks.

Go to: Book Classes page at www. theincubator.co.nz

The Artery Good Impressions Printing Classes start Oct 26 6pm.

6 weeks. Go to Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am.

021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart. co.nz

Week of Prayer for World Peace

Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council invites people of all faiths & no faith, all who have an interest in peace to join in praying for world peace. Village Hall, Historic Village, 17th Ave 7pm. Gold coin donation.

Shared plate of supper to follow.

Thursday 13 October

Awesome Clothing Sale Good qual-

ity, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc.

Only $5 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.3010.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Bay City Rockers Social rock n roll dancing every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. Gavin 027 643 6222 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm.

Prizes & visits to other clubs. Subsidised monthly dinners. John 575 2422 Fab Forty & Beyond Talks & activities on: botox & fillers; glam jewellery, fashion tips & advice, networking, meeting new friends & much more.

Held Oct 27 at The Raft, Chapel St, Tauranga 6-8.30pm. Visit our Facebook site to register for your free entry.

Limited tickets available.

Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Free Course on Budgeting 4 week course could help you get ahead & save money. Starts today at Lifezone, 7 Oak Lane, Judea 10.15am or 7.15pm. To book, 571 6525 or www.capmoney.org Free Meditation Classes At Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 80 Alice Way, 1st left in Parton Rd, at Gordon Spratt Reserve 7pm. Find peace, truth & wellbeing. It’s right inside you.

Ian 576 2032 LOL Laughter Wellness Come & enjoy a laughter pick-me-up session.

Penguin Room, Arataki Community

Centre, Mt Maunganui 7-7.45pm. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Tues morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds Plus, Thurs club night & new dancers, 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Papamoa 500 Card Club Every Thurs at Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm.

Dave 575 5887 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club.

Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper.

Jan 544 4379 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart & associated diseases. Every Mon & Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai Rd 9.3010.30am. $4pp. Diana 021 0476 155 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35 years +. Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. New members welcome, $3 ball fee. Lynda tswbop@gmail. com 021 0576 601 The Artery Creative Writing Starts Oct 27 9.30am or 6.30pm. 6 weeks. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz Women’s Singing Group Every Thurs at 68 1st Ave, Tauranga 11am. Beginners welcome. Interested? Marie 576 1300 Young Parents Group For ages 20 & under, every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd 12pm. Lunch provided.

Txt Rozi 027 293 0353

Friday 14 October

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting

every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Meet every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way

9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818

Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured.

For meetings & locations ph/ txt Alex 027 358 5934 Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family.

Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Werner 548 1111 http://www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Friday Fun Night Ages 8-13 years. Prizes, games, music, waves & hydroslide. At Baywave 6-8pm. Only $6 to get in. Family pass available.

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Fun night.

Tauranga City Silver Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914 TaiChi QingGong 18 Moves A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7pm. Gold coin donation. Join now. 571 5168 Tauranga Spring Home Show Oct 14-16 at ASB Baypark, Tauranga.

Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm.

Sunday 10am – 4pm. Entry $10 adults, children 13 & under free.

Tauranga Twilight Bowls 6 Friday’s starting Oct 28 at Tauranga Bowling Club, The Domain, 37 Cameron Rd from 6-7.30pm.

Free coaching, bowls supplied. Teams of 3, casual bowlers welcome. Great fun & prizes.

Ian 578 2684 Te Puke Lawn Bowling Club Palmer Court. Friday friendly roll up 12.30pm.

New players welcome, bowls available.

Mufti, flat soled shoes. Paul 573 8991

The Artery Advancing Watercolour

Classes start Oct 28 9.30am. 6 weeks. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator. co.nz The White Guitar Featuring Scribe with his father John & brother Matthias in this stunning new play. A story of hardship, loss, hope & healing. At Baycourt Theatre Oct 14 & 15 8-9.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz

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mP For BAY oF PLenTY Simon Bridges MP and Todd Muller MP will meet with constituents most Fridays in their electorate offices. Appointments necessary.

Hon Simon Bridges MP Todd Muller MP A: 35A Third Avenue, Tauranga 3110 | P: 07 579 9016 A: 3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa | P: (07) 542 0505 E: taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz E: Todd.MullerMP@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Hon Simon Bridges (35A Third Avenue, Tauranga) and Todd Muller (3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa)

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Route K to New Zealand Transport Agency 1

Assets were transferred to NZTA on 30 June 2015.

Route K has been declared a State Highway as at 1 July 2015. From 1 August 2015 Route K is tolled under the Land Transport Management Act 2003 (LTMA).

All risks associated with Route K passed to NZTA with effect from midnight on 30 June 2015, including responsibility for maintenance and operations.

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14 DAYS BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR

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

computers

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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

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Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

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1262 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga

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Ph 574 8533 today

financial

ACCOUNTING PAYROLL SOLUTIONS Require assistance? Monthly accounts, payroll, GST. Xero partner. Call today at Athenree 07 863 4438 email: aps.accounts@xtra.co.nz

wanted

SEVILLE ORANGES ideal for marmalade. Donations to Waipuna Hospice. Ph 544 1690

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 PEAVINE, conventional bales available. Can also be purchased for $10 by the sack full. Barley straw also available. Ph 533 1922 or www.billwebb.co.nz

health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners.

Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz. com and www.kiwikitz.com

livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 800 369 6269

lost and found

FOUND SHORT HAIRED black cat, Bellevue area, Ref: 24309 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby female cat, Te Puke area, Ref: 24310 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black and white female cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 24311 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

Found black male cat, Bayfair area, Ref: 24313 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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Found tabby male cat, Bayfair area, Ref: 24312 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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DRY PINE FIREWOOD $99 per trailer load delivered. 2 m3.

Ph 021 0834 1852. www.taurangafirewood.co.nz

book online now lost and found

Found grey and white tabby female cta, Paengoroa area, ref: 24316 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby male cat, Ohauiti area, Ref; 24317 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black and white female cat, Katikati area, Ref: 24319 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found ginger male adult cat, Te Puna area, Ref: 24320 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black and white male cat, Parkvale area, Ref: 24320 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

public notice ANNUAL BOOK SALE Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or videos please.

Please ph 576 7105

situations vacant SEMI RETIRED FENCER/ FARMER Required for Orchard Development Work. Part or Full Time. Ph Andrew 027 222 1903

trades & services

APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

ASPHALT CRACK FILLING. Adds years to your asphalt. Stop water seeping under asphalt and creating pot holes. Also small pot holes filled. Jim 576 7339 or 027 383 5507 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

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0800 34 62 63 | www.linsa.co.nz 174 DEVONPORT ROAD, TAURANGA | (07) 578 7717 Terms and conditions apply. Subject to Linsa Finance lending criteria and responsible lending guidelines.

All loans must be approved and drawn down in our branch. Establishment and account maintenance fees apply.

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Rachel McLay, Matthew O’Callaghan, 4, Mary Haynes, Jasmine McLay, 2, and Liz O’Callaghan enjoying the spring sun.

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ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 FAT DOG FENCING. No job too big or small. Based in Tauranga.

Ph Dan 027 883 3777 HANDY MAN CAN-DU. Bathroom Renovations, Decks and stairs, pergolas, small plastering and painting jobs, water blasting. Free quotes.

Ian The Fix it Man. 45 years tradesman. noknoi@clear.net.nz 021 670 770 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services.

Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas.

Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting.

Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 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

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travel & tours

”A A A” - QUEENSTOWN & BEYOND STAY PUT AUTUMN COLOURS HOLIDAY 2017. Tour 2: - Return flights from Tauranga to Stewart Island & Ulva Island.

Tour 3: - Whitianga, Coromandel Tip & Fletcher Bay. Tour 4: “Come - Be - A - Pioneer” on The East Cape. (Opotiki to Gisborne Via The Coast). Contact our Hinterland Tours Team to chat about our memorable holidays and entertaining shows. Door to Door Service & Free Newsletters.

Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 27TH OCTOBER – Come on a Garden & Wine tour in and around the Tauranga region.

Sit back relax and enjoy a fantastic days outing. Call Jan at Zealandier Tours – Ph 575 6425 1ST NOVEMBER - Calling all the foodies in the region , come and see what is home grown and available on the Katikati Food trail. Call Jan at Zealandier Tours – Ph 575 6425 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – (1) October 11th 3 Days Whangaparoa & Birds of Paradise Tiritiri Matangi Island Restoration. (2) November 4th 4 Days Rhododendron Festival. (3) November 12th 4 Days Northern Coromandel Beaches. (4) December 1st 6 Days McKenzie Country’s Bluewater Resort, Mt Cook National Park & Lupins in Bloom. (5) December 11th 5 Days Discover Rangitikei River Lodges & Gentle Annie. (6) December 22nd 6 Days Fabulous Festival of Lights Christmas Getaway. Book Now seats are limited – Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & Free colour catalogue: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@ no8tours.co.nz

venues

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

wanted

CARAVAN WANTED Private buyer. 16 or 17 foot, old model.

Please phone 543 2236

Wayne Dempsey and Maria Williams take their grandson Ali McGregor, 6, for a stroll in the park.

Rick Ashley with his buddy ‘Buddy’.

A spring in their step People of all ages made the most of one of the few sunny spring days we’ve had this year at Coronation Park at the weekend.

Jacob Watson, 12, Hannah Watson, 14, and Brooke Watson, 11.

Lilly Powell, 9, and Ben Powell, 10, head for the trees.

Tara and Steele Sellars chill out in the park.

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