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How to bore NZ voters The wrecking ball of NZ politics continues to swing, with no real effect other than turning off most Kiwis.

If ever there was a chance to convince more New Zealanders to take an interest in politics and bother to vote, it’s been completely demolished by the pointless bickering of recent weeks.

Any of the real issues facing NZ have been overshadowed by the Whale Oil/ Hager escapades, which have only served to distract Kiwis from thinking and discussing matters of real importance.

There were some mildly amusing exchanges in the first day or so, and Crusher Collins remains impressively steadfast in the face of more battering.

However the attention span of the average New Zealander didn’t go much beyond that. The bulk of the fuss seems to be over email exchanges the authors believed were private between themselves. I’m sure there’s a lot worse skulduggery and namecalling that goes on in plenty of organisations throughout the country; and certainly right across the spectrum of NZ politics.

And let’s not forget, the whole Hager book business – and I mean “business” because he’s profiting from this – is based on illegally gained material, by his own confession.

If anyone deserved a finger pointed for wrongdoing, surely it’s someone who reaps from ill-gotten gains, including theft and hacking.

Knowingly this author has used material, by his own admission, gained through a criminal act.

If that is not illegal, it should be.

It’s surely the electronic version of ‘receiving stolen property’.

Over the saga

The saga has dominated the news for two weeks now, and I reckon most of us are over it. There’s hardly a shiver gone up the spine of the polls, and the most angsty are

the left wing journalists including TV One’s Corin Dann, who every night tells us his version of “how bad” this is looking, as if it was some kind of fact.

It’s time for television reporters to clearly distinguish between factual reporting and their uninvited opinionoffering. I suggest writing a newspaper opinion column if you want to keep clarity between your own slanted viewpoint; and supposedly balanced journalism.

It’s time for voters to be allowed to focus on deciding who is going to provide for the country moving forward; in health, education, growing the economy, fixing Canterbury, helping hardworking families, tackling crime, looking after the environment, resurrecting the moa; or whatever else is really important.

Not ‘who said what to who’.

Googled distractions

An example of how little the average New Zealander cares about all this nonsense, is borne out in a recent Vice survey that found the most googled subject in New Zealand was not anything to do with whale oil or politics or politicians – but Lorde.

That demonstrates how little impact any of this political bickering rates in the minds of the country.

And speaking of wrecking balls, another of the most-googled subjects is Miley Cyrus, famous for riding a wrecking ball and who topped the topics in Taranaki. And most disturbing; animal sex. Not sure if there’s any correlation there, but Miley has just announced a NZ tour so hopefully that might distract the folk of Taranaki from the animal fornication subject for a while. The ‘Naki’ also delved deep into escorts, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and Crowded House.

The survey by Vice magazine found the Bay of Plenty had a few bizarre internet-viewing fetishes, the most searched subjects included bomb, sex, weed and pork belly.

Clearly, we are having a blast here in the Bay; and as our own surveys have shown, still take a keen interest in the bedroom, kitchen, garden, and partake of a little terrorism on the side.

Waikato was obsessed with pregnancy and fraud. Well that figures, when the city slogans include “Where it’s happening” and “More than you expect”.

Northland’s most searched topics: killing and lawyer. I guess one leads to the other.

Good to see Northlanders are planning ahead.

Auckland apparently continues on its confused and wayward thinking, with most searched topics including meth, cheerleaders, morning after pill, contraception, gay, lesbian, escorts, ping pong, how to make bombs, Simply Red, stolen car, how to pick a lock, how to get a girlfriend. A few other bizarre ones also set Auckland apart: dots, Fruju, bundt cake and muscle gain.

All I can recommend is; once you cross the Bombays, lock your doors.

Interesting that Auckland and Taranaki both registered high on searches for escorts.

We’re not sure what sort of escorts, exactly, but it’s reassuring to learn from Vice magazine that at least Canterbury folk qualified their search, with Ford Escort rating highly.

Then they went all weird on us, chasing their cousins, condoms, fracking, moa, bong, drones, pansexual* and Russell Crowe.

Wellington offers some hope to the nation with civilised search subjects: Mince pie, Shortland St, Kimbra, BYO, wine, cute animals and best coffee.

Southland was happy among the sheep, Katy Perry and weight loss; while the good people of Otago yearned for dolphins, John Key, Rachel Hunter, roast chicken and rain.

Thanks to Vice for confirming what we’ve often suspected. *Yes, we had to look it up too. According to the Urban Dictionary: A person who is sexually interested in other people regardless of gender including males, females, transexuals, transvestites, gender benders, hermaphrodites, intersexuals, androgenous people, and those with sex-chromosome anomaly.

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. The moa were nine species of flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. The two largest species reached about 3.6 m in height with neck outstretched, and weighed about 230 kg.

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Putting it to the people Tauranga City councillor Clayton Mitchell is promising to follow the public’s opinion. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Tauranga City councillor Clayton Mitchell is putting the choice of whether he stays in his current role if elected to parliament this September in the hands of the people of the city.

Following being named Tauranga’s NZ First candidate last month – and stating he’ll keep his councillor job if he makes it to the Beehive – Clayton’s been plagued by allegations he’ll be double-dipping and taking on a workload too tough for most dignitaries.

The 42-year-old says if elected into a Government coalition he will resign, but if he sits in opposition he wants the public to decide the fate of his council role.

People can vote on SunLive as to what he should do – stay or go?

“The result of this poll will be binding,” says Clayton.

“That goes by our policies at NZ

First of wanting to introduce binding referendum; I’ll stick with what the people say.”

The first thing he wishes to clear up is the allegation the Mayor wants him to stand down if elected.

“It always gets back to what Mayor Stuart Crosby was quoted in the media – but he was misquoted.

“I spoke to Stuart the morning of the announcement, and he was in full support.

We both agreed then I would give it six months and if I couldn’t do the job, I would stand down.”

Clayton says a role in politics was never on the cards when he ran for TCC. His motivation for parliament is to gain additional power to bring positive change to Tauranga.

“I never had a political radar.

I always had a political opinion, but never had I thought one day I would be a politician.”

He says it was approaching NZ First about local issues as a TCC

councillor that led to the appointment. “I’m very passionate about what I want to do locally.

“Council has a lot to do and say about what happens, but they’re ultimately driven by legislation at the top end.

“That’s why I think having a conduit in council and government is a real win-win.”

Clayton’s driving force was pushing for Government to take Route K’s $63 million debt from TCC, an issue solved this week when NZTA announced it would pay all but $1m of the debt.

Other top local issues include removing the Rena wreck, securing safe tsunami escape routes and implementing a proven youth/business operation to get more young people in the workforce.

“I think we need someone fighting and being tenacious about the issues effecting people from Tauranga.”

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Son found guilty of murder plot A Welcome Bay man accused of attempting to hire a hitman to kill his mother and father has been found guilty by a jury.

Alan Francis Barlow, 43, has been on trial in the High Court at Rotorua, charged with attempting to get an undercover policeman to murder his Invercargill parents Kevin James Barlow and Diana Barlow in October last year.

The jury took just 70 minutes to come to its conclusion on Tuesday following the day-anda-half hearing.

Man impaled on meat hook

A Te Puke man spent an hour-and-a-half with a meat hook impaled through his face at the Affco meatworks.

The 42-year-old was part of a cleaning crew working at the meat processing plant at Rangiuru on Tuesday evening when he was impaled on a device on the lamb chain called a spreader.

Volunteer firefighters from Te Puke and Maketu worked for an hour-and-a-half to remove the meat hook from a man’s face. He was taken to Tauranga Hospital and released on Thursday.

‘Unusual’ skeleton unearthed

A human skeleton was discovered by a digger operator at the Papamoa Top 10 Holiday this week.

A drainlayer uncovered the skeleton about midday Wednesday while working on the site of the holiday park’s new conference centre and guest lounge.

It was carefully unearthed by archaeologists on Thursday and is to be sent to Auckland University for analysis.

Heritage New Zealand lower northern regional archaeologist Dr Rachel Darmody says it is unusual to find a complete human skeleton, so extra care was needed.

Building fall woman homeless

The 52-year-old woman who fell four storeys from the Sharp Tudhope offices late last week has been confirmed as homeless.

Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner says Rawinia Dorris Bennett had no fixed abode and lived on the Tauranga streets.

Police say she had gone to the top level of the building on the corner of Devonport Rd and 1st Ave when she asked to be let out for some air on August 13.

She sustained critical injuries as a result of the fall and later died at Tauranga Hospital.

Seal killed on Pukehina Beach

Dog owners are being given a stern warning to keep dogs on a leash around marine life after a seal was attacked and killed on Pukehina Beach.

Two unidentified dogs were seen attacking and killing what is believed to be a fur seal at the water’s edge of the Bay of Plenty beach on Sunday.

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Community’s cross concerns Mounting road safety concerns at one Merivale crossing are prompting the community to step up and help formulate a more visible and safer short-term solution.

According to residents, the high railing on the Fraser St pedestrian crossing outside the Merivale shops is creating a visibility issue for drivers using the road.

Concerns have been raised after a man was hit by a car while using the crossing this month.

Tauranga City Council’s long-term vision is to control the intersection by traffic lights.

Merivale Community Centre general manager Rachel Palmer says a residents’ meeting with councillor Bill Grainger and transportation manager Martin Parkes this week has been beneficial in outlining concerns and possible solutions.

“A lot of the concerns are the traffic is still speeding coming through.

“There is also concern for the children coming out of school and to school. The railing is too high for the people to see the children.”

Merivale Liquor Centre manager Jaspreet Singh says the main concern isn’t the cross-

Merivale Liquor Centre manager Jaspreet Singh on the Fraser St pedestrian crossing. ing itself, but the young children using it.

“There is nothing wrong with the crossing.

It’s only the young kids; they just cross the road without looking for traffic.”

Jaspreet thinks a bigger push around safely crossing roads is needed alongside any council roading remedies.

“It’s going to be easier if council put a camera around that area.”

TCC communications manager Frank

Begley says the meeting with residents looked at ways to improve visibility at the pedestrian crossing. This could include adjusting the height of the safety fencing.

“Any changes made are likely to be shortterm ones, as the long term plan is the intersection will become controlled by traffic lights; something that’s been under consideration for some time,” says Frank.

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Working weekends a price Tauranga candidate willing to pay Continued from page 3 Clayton, who has owned seven businesses and managed more than 250 staff, says balancing roles has never been a difficulty.

He also says it was never about the money and is promising to give up his $70,000 council salary if elected.

“I won’t be taking a salary from TCC if I’m elected, he says. I want it to be clear my position is one of passion, not payment.”

He sold his Mount Maunganui business Ivory when he was elected into TCC and will consider selling his other bar Mount

Mellick if the need arises after September, he says.

His council position is a “30-plus hour job a week”. He’s in council chambers three-four days a week, and meeting with constituents outside that.

“Yes, if I go down to Wellington three days a week 30 weeks of the year I won’t be in town, but it doesn’t mean I can’t come back and work Friday to Monday.

Clayton’s first priority is as a husband to wife Erika and father to his three children aged three, six and eight.

He believes he can juggle all roles to the benefit of Tauranga and has the full sup-

port of his family.

“I love Tauranga and I love this work. I’m up until 2am emailing and doing things; I don’t sleep a lot, and I’m confident I can do this.

“But I want the people of Tauranga to have their say, and at the end of the day I will listen to them.”

To have your say on Clayton’s decision, visit www.sunlive.co.nz. Click on the Clayton Mitchell tile on the left-hand side the homepage or under the Elections 2014 tab. The poll will close midday Friday, September 6.

By Corrie Taylor

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Hockey homeless The lack of a dedicated venue for two Western Bay of Plenty inline hockey teams is threatening to stop the fast-paced sport in its tracks.

The Mount Mustangs and Tauranga Mighty Ducks both lost training space at Baypark’s ASB Stadium last December due to health and safety reasons.

Mount Mustangs president Joel Coppins says neither team has since secured a training venue, which is putting the sport’s future at risk.

Tauranga Mighty Ducks has taken the season off, says Joel, and the Mount Mustangs now share a practice area at the Mount Sports Centre with another sport code.

Joel says inline hockey has been played in Tauranga since 1998 but this year is the first time the sport hasn’t had a dedicated rink for teams.

“Mount Mustangs placed second at nationals last year; we’re a competitive team and want to keep going.

“But we can only practise once a week, which is not nearly enough for the ambitions we have.”

Joel says inline hockey is a fast-paced, extremelyskilled and highly-entertaining sport, which is growing in the Bay but needs a venue.

“In 2012 we moved from where the Mount Action Centre is situated to Pavilion 2 at Baypark’s ASB Stadium.

“Last year we discovered we were to be forced out due to decisions being enforced on the arena by health and safety. So we had to go.”

Joel says the Mustangs’ current training ground is much

smaller, being shared with a roller derby team also formerly based at Pavilion 2.

“It’s okay for basic conditioning and training, but not much else,” says Joel.

“We’re both training and competing with one another for space, meaning limited practices.”

The Ducks has put up 10 school league teams and competitive Under 12, Under 16 and Senior sides on ice – but Joel says there’s big interest from locals wanting to play the sport.

“Especially the kids; once they get into inline hockey they just absolutely love it.

“It’s just a shame there’s no space for them to develop their skills in Tauranga.”

Joel’s team is investigating new venues and has met with Sports Bay of Plenty and Tauranga City Council on the topic.

He says all parties are keen to work together but the problem is finding a suitable and affordable venue.

“The ideal place would be a factory with concrete floors, where you could build boards around a 44m by 22m rink.”

To help email Joel at joel_coppins@hotmail.com

By David Tauranga

Mount Mustangs president Joel Coppins is on the hunt for a Bay venue for his sport.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Rewarding volunteer work Fuelling good deeds That ‘good sort’ vibe Forty-ďŹ ve Western Bay of Plenty volunteer groups will ďŹ nd out their fate in the TrustPower Community Awards on Monday night.

Run by TrustPower and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, the awards reward voluntary groups for the outstanding contribution they make to the region’s community.

TrustPower community relations representative Jess Somerville says the awards help recognise people who put their hearts and souls into helping out. “Once again the Western Bay of Plenty community has got behind their community, and I’m stoked that we

will be celebrating so many talented, resourceful and hardworking volunteers through this year’s awards in the WBOP region.�

The awards cover ďŹ ve categories: Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Education and Child/Youth Development. Category winners receive $500 and runners-up receive $250. The Supreme Winner takes home $1500, a trophy and a trip to Wellington in March 2015 to vie for the 2014 TrustPower National Community Award title.

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Aprons on for city’s ‘Bogan Besties’ Putting their heavy metal music and love of fast cars aside, ‘Bogan Besties’ June Lyall and Stephanie Usmar will represent Tauranga in the New Zealand rendition of ‘My Kitchen Rules’.

The best friends will throw on their aprons and go up against nine other teams from around the country in the popular cooking show, set to air on TV One this Sunday.

It’s their shared love of black clothes, leather jackets, ‘bogan cars’ and heavy metal that earned June, 37, and Steph, 42, their team slogan – and they’re wearing it with pride.

“That’s just our lifestyle; we swear, we burp, we own it. Hey, that’s who we are,” says June.

After meeting in a local tavern, the women’s common interests – topped ‘Bogan Besties’ Stephanie Usmar and June Lyall will represent Tauranga in My Kitchen Rules NZ.

with an immense love of cooking – gave them almost instant best friend status.

When NZ’s version of MKR came up, June saw a chance for adventure.

“I made Steph sign up for the show. I thought it’d be fun and exciting and I love to cook; I love food. So it’s a passion for us.”

Along with their signature ‘bogan’ dish of homemade fish and chips with beer and wine, they say their style of cooking is 100 per cent ‘Kiwi’.

“Our favourite ingredients are chillis, wine, cream, butter,” says June.

“Steph loves seafood and I love chicken.”

June, who drives a Dodge Charger, and Steph, driving a Holden Statesman, combine their loves of cars and food by making “mean as feed picnics”.

“Grab our kids, chuck them in our cars and go for a cool cruise. We make it a destination in our cool cars and bring it all together: food, kids and cars are all part of our lives.”

Steph says viewers can expect a lot of laughter from the pair.

“Fun, laughter; lots of a beeps! And entertainment. I think they’re going to find us very entertaining.”

Follow the pair on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MKRJuneSteph

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Awards recognise top student effort An impressive student from Aquinas College with a record of service to school and community was recognised for his efforts this week, winning the Trustpower Youth Community Spirit Award.

Adam van Leeuwen was named the winner of the award on Monday night, run in conjunction with the Trustpower Tauranga Community Awards.

The runner-up for was Emily McCarthy from Tauranga Girls’ College, with finalists Spencer Voorend from Bethlehem College, Deborah Paine from Otumoetai College, Paula Smith from Mount Maunganui College and Ben Richards from Tauranga Boys’ College.

Local high schools were asked to recommend one student to be considered for the award, which celebrates the work young people do to enrich their community.

It is open to all students who have given service to school or community projects, treated others with care and respect and been a good ambassador for the school and the Tauranga region.

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“There’s a lot on the go,” says Vicki, who thanks to her enthusiastic, bubbly manner is hiding the stress of organising her 10th national intermediate student sports competition.

Vicki has proven her ability to put on a great event by being closely involved in every tournament since it began 11 years ago.

But she deflects the praise, crediting the many others involved in helping it become the major event it is today.

Starting on September 7, the weeklong tournament will attract 7350 competitors vying for glory in 17 sport codes.

“That’s 3000 more competitors than what took part in the Commonwealth Games,” says Vicki, who shows a hint of pride in helping grow the event from beginning with 800 students and four sport codes.

“Every year it just goes from strength and that all comes back to the great team involved with all the code coordinators who are passionate about

their sports and the support I get from the trustees.”

Without council backing as a flagship event and major sponsors TECT and NZCT, Vicki says it wouldn’t have become the success it is.

AIMS’ success has also prompted three cities to approach her about hosting the tournament. “But we are not going anywhere.”

Vicki says she particularly loves seeing students give it their best and how its wide range of 17 codes offers a chance for everyone to take part. “I get a buzz going to all the codes. It’s always exciting.”

A restructuring of her role this year has freed her up to put more energy into attracting sponsors.

It has paid off with the establishment of a Blake Park fan zone, which includes an Action Challenge in Anchor’s 18 metre inflatable obstacle course and Tourism Bay of Plenty’s Lax Lounge for visitors.

But with the opening still 16 days away there are plenty of facilities for Vicki to check, signs to site and opening ceremony details to finalise among her long list of jobs to check off.

On Thursday Vicki is a speaker at the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce’s Business Women’s Network lunch speaker series.

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NZCT AIMS Games tournament organiser Vicki Semple and Tauranga Intermediate principal Brian Diver working flat out finalising details for the sports competition.

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Baking sweet funds Cover story

Cupcakes get a little sweeter during the next few days as Tauranga SPCA looks to reap crucial funding from the tasty creations.

The national SPCA Cupcake Day is on Monday, August 25, and events are planned for this weekend and Monday, including the Greerton shelter’s first Cupcake Day Fun Day on Saturday.

“We’re trying to make it bigger and better this year,” says Tauranga SPCA Cupcake Day coordinator Hannah Cobb.

Families are invited to a Family Fun Day tomorrow at the shelter from 10.30am2.30pm, where a bouncy castle, face painting, a barbecue and petting station will help raise awareness and funding.

“Chef Peter Blakeway will also be judging the cupcakes entered in our cupcake competition we have people registered for.”

The animals for petting will also be up

for adoption. Hannah says Cupcake Day provides much-needed funding for the shelter, which currently holds more than 40 animals.

“We 100 per cent rely on public funding and donations, so it’s an avenue to bring in more funding. A few schools and people have registered online to sell cupcakes for us on the day too, which is awesome to see,” says Hannah.

Public cupcake stalls will be at Animates on 2nd Ave on Saturday and Sunday, Bayfair Shopping Centre on Saturday and Monday, and Red Square on Monday.

For more information, visit www.taurangaspca.co.nz/ events

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Through hoops

Tauranga Croquet Club members Colin and Rita Roberts practise their golf croquet technique ahead of this weekend’s tournament.

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The sport of croquet may still be a civilised pastime, but forget about its reputation for always being slow and sedate.

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This weekend Tauranga Croquet Club will showcase a quick-fire version of the game when it holds its annual Spring Fling golf croquet tournament at its Tauranga Domain greens, with players coming from as far as Auckland.

President Dave Andrews is hoping to hook a few more converts to the high-speed game, predicting there is set to be a lot more young people playing the sport once they cotton on to its appeal.

“It’s taking a bit longer for it to catch on with the younger ones, but I’m certain one of these days there will be a bit of a revolution when the younger people realise just how good a game it is.”

Dave says the contrast between golf croquet and the traditional-style association croquet, is like rugby sevens versus traditional rugby union.

Golf croquet is a faster game, offering a more interesting and fun experience for both players and onlookers.

“One of the other great things about golf croquet is you are out there

playing at the same time as your competitor; you don’t have to wait around for your opponent to finish.”

The sport’s appeal is already rubbing off at the Tauranga Club, which only plays the fast game and has seen numbers double to 65 in the last few years.

Interest boosted after Mount Maunganui Croquet Club hosted the women’s world championships three years ago – and Dave expects a similar result when it hosts the men’s world championships in February.

While Tauranga’s mild climate usually allows golf croquet to continue year-round, the spring tournament marks the start of the Midlands regional competition, which will see players from Katikati, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Rotorua and Whakatane playing in the league from next month.

The two-day Spring Fling tournament will see handicapped doubles play Saturday and singles compete Sunday. The public can watch games for free, with action from 9am-3pm both days.

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Teen races to Canada The feeling of exhilaration during a race has Tauranga teenager Kirsty Burrows striding after a world title in triathlon.

Triathlete Kirsty Burrows in training.

The 17-year-old has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Triathlon Age Group World Championships in Canada this month.

She leaves New Zealand tomorrow and will stay in Canada for two weeks competing in the world championships and 16-19 age group in Aquathlon – a two-stage race involving swimming and running.

Kirsty’s been competing in triathlon for as long as she can remember, but it wasn’t until she started college four years ago the keen athlete got competitive.

“I’ve always loved the school-related competitions and IronKids [triathlon series].

“I love competing. The zone you’re in when you race is always exciting and exhilarating – and the personal satisfaction of improving and accomplishing a high standard.”

Competing internationally is nothing new to the teenager, having represented NZ in the same world championships in London last year, placing 17th in her age group.

But Canada will prove a new experience for Kirsty.

“I’ve never been to Canada before, so it will definitely be exciting. I’ve travelled overseas before and it’s always a great experience, so I’m really looking forward to it.

“I’m very nervous, but more excited than anything else.”

Kirsty’s father Paul is also travelling to Canada with her for the event. He will compete in the 50-plus age group.

By Zoe Hunter

Owner’s appeal to get dog back home Bringing our generations together since 1909.

The owner of a missing eight-month-old American bulldog is making a desperate appeal across the Bay region for the return of the dog, believed stolen from a rural property five weeks ago.

Chad Laboyrie’s dog Billy was taken from his South Waikato property on August 7. He believes Billy could be anywhere and is putting up posters in Tauranga and Bay-wide.

“I got home and only one of my dogs

was there and the other had been taken.

She was not the type of dog to roam and the property was fully-fenced in.

“Even if I’m home, I leave the gate open and she has never gone for a walk anywhere.”

Chad and his partner set up a Facebook page which has almost 5000 likes to try and get Billy home, and offering a $5000 reward.

The couple believe Billy may have been stolen for breeding or fighting.

“If the person who stole her brought her back, they could buy three dogs with that money and have some

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Cuddle-loving Toby needs home

Low tide dilemma From the top of Maketu’s Okurei Point I spotted something splashing in a rock pool below. My binoculars confirmed it was a stingray trapped by low tide. I grabbed my camera and took a walk down the cliff. I took this photograph but not wishing to risk a Steve Irwin-type incident I didn’t attempt to free the ray. I’m sure he made it out okay at high tide.

Toby is looking for a new home as his previous owners are sadly no longer able to look after him. He doesn’t like other cats so will be best-suited to a household with no other felines. He loves people though - and cuddles. He’s very happy to roll over for you, so you can scratch his belly.

All ARRC cats for adoption have been de-sexed and vet-checked. They are $60 to adopt, to help with some of the vet costs. If you might be interested in Toby, or one of our other friendly felines, please ring ARRC’s foster carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or have a look at www.arrc.org.nz or Facebook.

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ephone and food – I used the ‘frugal’ settings on the ENZ cost of living website – and it is nearly all gone, without provision for a birthday or Christmas gift, or a dental appointment.

Again, that is for a freehold property. If the average small rental property in Tauranga is $250 per week, we’re looking at a whole different picture.

It is with this in mind Labour has released its policy to fund GP visits and prescriptions for those 65-plus.

There will also be increased funding to the care-plus service for people living with chronic health conditions.

The Green kaupapa

And they’re concerned our enormously-privileged lifestyle is under threat.

Recent Letters to the Editor to The Weekend Sun attacking the Green Party are symptomatic of that fear. Shooting the messenger is an age-old tradition. We need realism, not fear. The precautionary principle suggests we sit up and take notice of the events of our times, and think carefully about the long-term. A quality future is most likely to be found in community resilience, in strong local economies, in people that enjoy quality wellbeing; and in a healthy environment. That is the Green kaupapa.

Rock the boat this election

boat’, drawing attention to ourselves or causing conflict, so we accept the status quo in whatever guise that may be. The 2014 General Election is a great opportunity for each New Zealander to make sure that the men and women elected to Parliament represent truth and integrity.

Absolutely nothing is more important. Election sweeteners fade into insignificance as we choose those who will lead our country and take responsibility for our lives during the next three years.

The Conservative Party is encouraging people to ‘Stand for Something’ in this year’s campaign.

Imagine working all your life, earning money and bringing up a family, possibly fighting in a war, or receiving minimum wage all your life, but managing your mortgage and bills.

Alternatively, we all know people who’ve lost their life savings in an investment fund that went belly up, or through unavoidable circumstances.

Now imagine you’re in your retirement years, a widower, living in a small freehold property, getting $367 per week in superannuation.

Budget for power, rates, insurance, tel-

When 50 participants at Welcome Bay Community Centre’s election meeting on August 17 were offered ultimate power to fix the world, not one of them asked for economic growth.

Instead, they wanted to improve wellbeing, create prosperity and reduce violence and inequality.

There is fear out there. People are afraid the extremes in our weather are linked to global warming.

They wonder if income inequality just might be a root cause of social problems.

When I was young I thought I had all the answers, and learning I didn’t was a hard pill to swallow. Fastforward 30 years – two adult children and lots of curved balls later – my ideals have faded in the light of other more important issues, such as integrity and truth in the home, the workplace and in Parliament.

While once it might have been easier to protest about drink driving or animal cruelty, it is harder to protest or stand up and do something about issues of integrity that cannot be measured quite so easily.

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School’s 50 years of growth As Otumoetai College reaches 50 years next February, a dedicated teacher says what the school offers has grown too – and so has the roll count.

Deputy principal Bruce Farthing says he’s been at the school since 1984 and has seen the roll grow from about 1200 students to 2000 in the last 30 years.

“We’ve seen the curriculum expand to now offering a very significant number of subjects.

“We’ve also seen it evolve to take account the children’s emotional and social growth – and to grow their competencies, so they genuinely become life-long learners.”

When the school opened in 1965, Bruce says education was incredibly traditional with corporal punishment.

“We had very small Year 13 classes and only the academic cream remained in preparation to go to university.”

Bruce, who became head of social science

on July 10, 1984, before being appointed deputy principal in 1997, says he’s happy to see the school reach the 50-year milestone.

“I think it’s the identity of Otumoetai because there’s no other institution in the large suburban area that most people have contact with.

Bruce’s family has been involved with OTC during the years too.

His wife is employed as head of pathways and careers – a role she’s held since 1991 – and their four daughters graduated from the college.

“I wanted a co-educational environment for my daughters, because I believed it to be the quality school that it is,” says Bruce.

Otumoetai College celebrates its 50th reunion on February 6-7, 2015.

“I think the college over the years has served the community very well and I’m sure it will continue to serve the community very well,” says Bruce.

Those wanting to attend the school’s reunion can, visit www.otc.school.nz

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Solutions sought for trash Solutions to dogs, seagulls and possums tearing ‘flimsy’ rubbish bags left for collection on Waihi Beach kerbsides will be sought at a meeting with Western Bay of Plenty District Council next month.

The Waihi Beach Community Board is working with the council to find a possible solution to the coastal township’s thin, plastic rubbish bags that are proving “flimsy” and easy-to-tear.

Board chairperson Alan Sole says the council-approved rubbish bags are being ripped by animals and birds, leaving rubbish strewn across the streets.

“They’re a thin bag and they’ve been using them for some time. But animals have been able to tear and split them.

“Maybe one of the solutions is that we pay a little bit more for a bag that’s less easy to tear.

Residents raised concern over rubbish strewn along streets at a community board meeting in July.

Since then there’s been suggestion holidaymakers and weekend residents should be informed putting rubbish bags out too early, or in an “uncollectable” space for contractors to undertake the weekly kerbside collection, is irresponsible.

“One of our problems is when they leave on, usually a Sunday, they have to leave their rubbish out,” says Alan.

“Our rubbish collection is on a Monday, which is designed specifically to help alleviate that problem. “[But] we still have problems with the bags; whether we can strengthen them so they’re a little less likely to tear or having places where rubbish can be deposited for people before they leave [is the question].”

WBOPDC utilities manager Kelvin Hill says the board raised the issue last week and a September 1 meeting will be held with council to discuss options.

Kelvin says about 90 per cent of the green WBOPDC rubbish bags are supplied

through privately-owned waste management company TransPacific.

He says council has a list of contractors who provide rubbish collection services and their only responsibility is to specify a pickup day – “otherwise, collection and disposal of bags are the contractor’s responsibility”.

“The topic of increasing the thickness of the bag is one we’ve raised with contractors in the past and it’s up to them to do something about it.

“When they buy these bags, they buy them in the millions, so when they do their next order they can specify a thicker grade of bags.”

Mechanical horse racing for school funds Waihi Beach School staff are betting their upcoming fundraiser will be a winner with the school’s first-ever Race Night next month.

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The September 13 event at Waihi Beach Community Hall invites residents to bet on mechanical race horses to raise funds for the primary school.

Co-organiser Sharyn Malcolm says each race will feature five horses that need to be wound up via a wire fence by the elected jockeys.

“The jockeys get called out from the audience randomly and they get to ride the horse that they’ve chosen. They actually wind the horse in and that’s how we get a winner.”

Sharyn says the race track will stretch across the length of the community hall, aptly named the Waihi Beach Community Raceway for the night.

There will be spot prizes and an auction on the night, as well as prizes for best dressed male and female and best hat.

Ground Support – a live band featuring some of Waihi’s underground minors will perform on the night. Eftpos, food and are a bar will be available on the night.

Doors open at 7pm, with the first race at 7.30pm.

A $15 ticket gives entry and $5000 worth of pretend betting money. Tickets are available at the school

By Zoe Hunter office. Door sales are $20.

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A humorous play at encouraging honesty A Tauranga playwright is seeking the community’s help to share her comedy play about her personal story of experiencing depression with audiences across the ditch.

Tauranga playwright 25-yearold Freya Desmarais.

Photo by Fraser Chatham.

Freya Desmarais, 25, needs to raise $2000 to take her play ‘The Hilarious Comedy About How I Nearly Killed Myself – A Play About How I Nearly Died But Didn’t Then Learned A Lot About Life Afterward’ to the Sydney and Melbourne fringe festivals this SeptemberOctober.

The intimate, one-woman show is about her struggle with suicidal depression and management of the illness, and aims to open up honest and genial discussion of what it’s like to experience a severe, life-threatening mental illness.

Her play was presented last year in Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton, receiving praise for the brave, brazen and funny approach to what it’s like to deal with day-today living with depression. “I feel strongly that the more openly and honestly we all talk about depression – the more willing someone who is in that pit of despair will be to talk about it. And that could save lives.�

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Arty approach to learning Otumoetai College will be a hive of excitement next week as the school’s Art Week continues.

From August 18-29, lunchtimes and intervals will be booked with busking, rock band performances, hip hop dance competitions, freestyle rapping and robotic demonstrations.

Film trailers from the 48-hour Film Festival entries and art work submitted by students, staff and the wider community will be exhibited in the art department foyer from Monday, to be auctioned on Thursday, August 28.

The Talent Quest is scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26-27, while some students will take to the airwaves with radio broadcasts from the school’s own station – Alt FM.

Cycling for sculptures

A $130 donation to the Hairy Maclary Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture has been wheeled in, courtesy of Te Puke Women on Wheels.

Creative Tauranga Charitable Trust chief executive Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell says they still need $92,000 for the $800,000 project to get the bronzed sculptures placed on the waterfront.

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Bullying steamed Anti-bullying is at the forefront of Western Bay primary school pupils’ minds this week with the Bay of Plenty Steamers kicking off Tauranga Moana Safe City’s anti-bullying promotion.

The fifth annual ‘Bully No More’ campaign aims to reduce bullying in schools by encouraging bullied children to ‘use their wits’ and inform adults about the signs of bullies.

Children are encouraged to collect

seven Steamers player cards to encourage the message.

The campaign is sponsored by First Sovereign, which launched on Monday at Tauranga Intermediate with Steamers training on the school’s field and pupils dressing in blue and gold.

The launch coincides with the team’s first ITM Cup match of the season on Sunday at ASB Baypark.

Tauranga Moana Safe City’s Raewyn Mortensen says 12 more schools will be visited by the end of today.

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“We talk to them about how to tackle bullying, and we hand them a pack with a player card and a free ticket to the game.

“This year we are including information from another campaign we’re running for parents and teachers, about knowing the signs of bullying,” says Raewyn.

“What we’re trying to do is not just give the kids information about using their wits but we’re trying to arm parents to see the signs, and get the whole community looking after these children.”

Raewyn says the school visits have been

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“fantastic” with children keen to soak up the message and collect all seven cards.

She says working closely with the Steamers adds emphasise to the message.

“They are mentors and role models coming into the school. They play a rough game, so that is a really important link for us; that they are saying to their young fans that actually bullying is not okay.”

Player cards can be collected at Sunday’s match, Podium Podiatry at Bayfair, and Cobb & Co.

By Corrie Taylor

Korean celebration

Korean culture will be highlighted with a special evening at the Historic Village on Wednesday.

Organiser In-Hey Kim encourages anyone interested in learning more about the culture to attend the event, which is at the Historic Village Hall on 17th Ave from 7pm.

The latest event in the Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council’s ‘Living in Harmony’ series, the evening will offer Korean food, talks about the culture and dance performances by children to Korean pop music.

In-Hey says Tauranga’s Korean community has almost doubled to 400 in the last three years, and it’s keen for more people to learn about the culture.

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The school production titled ‘Willy Wonky and the Wonky Chocky’ on August 26-28 includes some familiar characters from the show with some new and very entertaining surprises, say teachers.

The production starts at 7pm each night. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $4 for people aged 14 and under. Contact Greenpark School for a ticket.

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Putting fun in fitness The best of intentions only take you so far when starting a new fitness regime. It’s important to enjoy your exercise too.

From left, Barbara West, Jan Green and Jan Green zumba-ring away. Photo Bruce Barnard.

This is key to the popularity of Latin exercise dance Zumba, according to instructor Jan Green.

“The music and the fun atmosphere play a huge part to it,” says Jan, who’s been taking Zumba classes for four years,” says Jan. “The music distracts you from the exercise and you get to have a whole lot of fun; some of the more advanced classes can have an almost nightclub feel.”

As well as encouraging many people into exercise, Jan – also an osteopath – says Zumba is great for overall health and posture.

As part of Play In the Bay’s Move it Month Jan is encouraging newcomers to try out Zumba at her beginner class on Thursday from 9.15am at Otu-

moetai Sports Club, Fergusson Park. (details 07 576 8184, $7 charge).

A falls prevention exercise programme building leg strength is being run at Arcadia Manor on Monday and Omokoroa Community Church on Tuesday (details Tania 07 578 2631, $2 charge).

Newcomers can try a low impact fitness class suitable for everyone at Te Puke Health and Fitness for free on Wednesday at 11am (details Brenda 07 573 5855).

A range of martial arts classes are on offer including Silla Tae Kwondo classes at Te Puna School on Thursday (details Gwynn Brown 027 458 7851) and an introduction to Tai Chi at Young Forest Tai Chi School under head teacher Grant Buchanan, who has 20 years’ teaching experience (Saturday 8.30am, details 577 6868).

The full Move It Month calendar can be picked up at libraries or downloaded from www.sportbop.co.nz Bay of Plenty breast cancer survivors say thank you for last year’s fundraising efforts.

‘Pinctober’ pours funds into local support As the city prepares to turn pink in October for ‘Pinctober’ organisers of the month’s events want everyone to know where their donations go.

“We are purely local,” says Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service manager Lea Lehndorf.

“Everything we raise from our events goes to supporting Bay of Plenty women with breast cancer.”

Lea says the independent organisation is often confused with NZ Breast Cancer Foun-

dation and its Pink Ribbon fundraisers.

BCSS runs its own fundraising events and this October Lea is encouraging everyone to take part in some way.

“Everything NZ Breast Cancer Foundation does is wonderful.

They do the research, medical grants and awareness/education.

We are purely about the support of those local women and men, who are diagnosed with breast cancer.”

There are two events on the horizon: The Pink Papamoa Beach Walk on October 5 and the House of Travel

Pink Walk on October 22.

Last year more than 3500 people supported one or both of the events – and Lea hopes this year will be even bigger.

“The HOT Pink Walk is the bigger of the two. It’s $5 to enter, with registrations beforehand from Z Stations, then participants dress up and walk the city streets; it’s a whole load of fun.

“The Pink Papamoa Beach Walk is a gold coin donation on the day, and is a nice morning walk along Papamoa Beach, where the kids can play and it’s quite relaxed.”

BCSS currently supports more than 850 fighters and survivors in the region diagnosed with breast cancer. All one-on-one supporters have themselves battled the disease, and Lea says having that in common is an immense help to those newlydiagnosed.

“They are able to truly empathise; they’ve been there and faced the same fears. It’s having that place to go where cancer won’t cause a lull in conversation.

“It also gives them great hope, and shows there is life after this experience.” By Corrie Taylor

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Brookfield barista out on top If anyone knows how to make a good coffee, it’s Christine Tremain.

The New World Brookfield Café barista is still reeling from being announced Food Stuffs Barista of the Year at a national competition in Wellington last week.

Christine, who moved from checkout work to the supermarket’s café 12 months ago, entered the event after winning Foodstuffs’ regional competition in July.

“I was so shocked because I was just doing that for the experience. And so the nationals were hanging over me the whole time. I was so nervous.”

Christine wowed judges with her ability to produce eight perfect coffees in less than 10 minutes, as well as her manner and professionalism.

“I know everyone would have been proud of me either way, but I was so happy to win,” says Christine.

She says there are many techniques required to make one good cup of coffee.

“So many things can go wrong. Even grinding espresso, there are three or four things to watch out for.

“And of course it’s what you put into it; you can always learn and always make something slightly better. But I absolutely love it.”

New World Brookfield owner Brendon Good says Christine’s win is a reflection of her hard work and

Food Stuffs Barista of the Year Christine Tremain. how she’s adapted to working in the café.

“She is really flourishing. We’ve had great help from Gravity Coffee, which supplies our beans; they’ve been doing full-on training during the last few months with all the baristas.”

Brendon says it’s the first time the company has entered, and he commends Christine for her incredible work.

“It also reinforces the fact we do have really good coffee. That’s always been a focus here, to make sure every barista makes a fabulous cup of coffee.”

By Corrie Taylor

Honey treats for chocoholics The sweet addition of manuka honey has chocolate lovers, including the Prime Minister, buzzing over a group of Tauranga Boys’ College students’ new creation.

The five Year 13 students began selling their Hex Chocolates – hexagon-shaped New Zealand manuka honey-sweetened dark chocolates – about four months ago as part of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme.

Since then, the boys have been hand-making the chocolates,

selling more than 1000 to fellow students as well as a few bulk orders to China.

Prime Minister John Key has even had a taste, during a school visit earlier this year.

Team sales and marketing director 17-year-old Jack Miller says the aim of their business is to create a healthier alternative to conventional chocolates, to entice chocoholics’ taste buds.

“Regular dark chocolate is quite bitter and a lot of people don’t like the taste. But there’s a lot of health benefits associated with dark chocolate.”

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the boys added manuka honey to the mix.

“That too has a lot of health benefits as well,” says Jack. “So the combination of the two provides a healthier alternative to the conventional chocolate.”

The boys make and wrap the chocolates by hand at the school’s kitchen under the supervision of their food technology teacher.

Jack says the next step is to outsource production and sell off the recipe to bigger companies.

A bag of three Hex Chocolates costs $7 and are available by contacting the group via their Facebook page: www.facebook. com/hexchocolates By Zoe Hunter

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The Weekend Sun has a $100 voucher for an Ora King-inspired dinner at The Lost Spring to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us what Kaimoana Ora Kaimoana Aroha means.

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, August 27.

Sensational salmon

We were very privileged to dine at the Lost Spring Cafe & Restaurant in Whitianga and sample chef Sam Goslin’s outstanding Ora King Salmon dish.

The dish, Kaimoana Ora Kaimoana Aroha (Live Seafood, Love Seafood), hit the mark for me on so many levels.

Visually it was a total knockout, but it was the clever use of textures that blew me away, and of course the star: Ora King Salmon.

The salmon was seasoned with horipito, seared and served with crunchy piko piko, an edible fern shoot harvested in the Rotorua region. Alongside this was a kina veloute and watakirhi pesto served in a glass, the smoothness and creaminess working so well with the crunchiness of the piko piko and the creaminess of the salmon.

All I can say is “Try this dish!” Why not make a day of it at The Lost Spring, and relax in the geo-thermal pools, or book a spa treatment.

Ora King Salmon are grown sustainably in the deep, cool waters of the Marlborough Sounds. With worldwide demand for seafood increasing, aquaculture is a highly efficient use of the marine environment.

It takes the pressure away from ocean fishing and is a means of providing the world with valuable and nutritious protein.

Ora King is to salmon, as wagyu is to beef. The highly-prized Ora King Salmon is itself a rare luxury, which makes up less than one per cent of the world’s salmon species.

It has a luscious, elegant texture and rich taste and

Sam Goslin’s outstanding Ora King Salmon dish at The Lost Spring Cafe and Restaurant, Whitianga. the highest natural oil content of all salmon – you can definitely tell the difference.

Each salmon is reviewed by master graders and if it doesn’t meet the highest level of grading then it doesn’t go on to become Ora King Salmon.

A 150g portion of this salmon provides the complete daily requirement of Omega 3. I cannot think of a nicer way to get your intake.

Its fantastic texture is buttery and soft, without excessive fat.

It cuts easily due to its unique muscular structure, is light in the mouth and coats the palate delicately. It is easy to pair with other ingredients, rendering it visually appealing, or as I say: Perfection on your plate.

As well as starring in superb dining experiences to gourmet connoisseurs in countries such as Australia, China, Europe, Japan and North America, Ora King also appears on the menus of top New Zealand restaurants.

In Tauranga it can be found at Trinity Wharf, Mount Bistro, Phil’s Place, Mills Reef and Momo TeppanYaki.

Next time you’re out for dinner make sure you ask for Ora King Salmon and experience the difference.

Thanks to Sam Goslin and Alan Hopping from The Lost Spring for the opportunity of enjoying not only a fabulous lunch, but a chance to discover a “special paradise” of therapeutic natural thermal spring pools. Check out their website www. thelostspring.co.nz

By Claire Rogers

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Latest ideas in blinds design Barbara and Phil Evans consistently offer their clients the latest in blinds and awning technology and design.

The couple own Weathermaster Blinds and Awnings in the Bay of Plenty and stay ahead in the industry by researching and attending conferences, including a recent Weathermaster distributor conference in Rotorua.

There they picked up several new products they’re excited to be offering, including the latest Qmotion rollershade and sunscreen blinds.

“These are a fantastic new technology roller blind,” says Phil.

“They are silent and can be operated by hand, remote control and by smartphone or tablet.

“Best of all, they are batteryoperated, so there are no electrician costs and no unsightly wires. The batteries can last up to five years.”

Barbara and Phil can now offer the Qmotion product, as well as

Barbara and Phil Evans say Weathermaster conferences are fun as well as work. the new Quantum manually-oper- door facilities part of their initial planning and budget. ated rollershades and sunscreens “Although more people are actuto Bay residents. ally doing that now, many don’t, “Also highlights at the conand run the risk of not being able ference were the new range of to get their desired blinds and textured, 3D fabrics in the latest colours for rollershade blinds; and awnings, for budgetary reasons or construction restraints.” the new sunscreen blind fabrics,” Barbara and Phil offer a mobile says Phil. service and will come to your Barbara and Phil always advise home free of charge to discuss anyone undertaking renovations options and design. to make window blinds and out-

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Water blast the home exterior to remove any spider webs or wasp nests.

Make the home entrance appear more welcoming by touching it up with a fresh coat of paint and new skirting boards to rid of any cracks. A welcoming mat could be a nice touch.

Moving inside, replace old sagging curtains with some ready-made natural semi-sheer fabric. Don’t forget to clean window and timber sills before hanging new curtains.

Check for any surface repairs that need fixing. Fill gaps with plaster, sand and paint.

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Dealing to the damp Well, since my last column in July, we’ve visited more than 100 homes providing free home sustainability assessments.

With it being winter, the key areas we’re getting asked about are moisture and dampness, so we thought it would be good to write about this.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority’s website reports about 30 per cent of Kiwi homes suffer from problems associated to being damp and most have mould.

From visiting many homes, we agree with this. A damp home is often a cold one, and it’s unhealthy and not very nice.

EECA research indicates the average New Zealand family produces about eight litres of moisture daily, and apparently even dry ground under the home will produce about 25 litres of moisture per day. That’s a lot of moisture to deal with.

While home heating and ventilation systems can help reduce moisture concerns, let’s consider three

of the big sources of moisture: kitchen, bathroom and underfloor.

The other big source is, of course, leaks. But let’s leave this for another day.

The three key solutions I look at are: Do the kitchen and bathrooms have extraction fans to remove the moisture and are these correctly located?

Are the extraction fans sized correctly to cope with the moisture we’re creating in these areas?

And does the house have a ground vapour barrier, to stop the rising damp?

There’s lots of great information about these solutions on the web, or feel welcome to have us visit.

Inspiring ideas at your fingertips When it comes to home renovations, it could mean a lot of hard work. But with a little forethought and a nudge in the right direction, creating your dream home can be easy.

The Weekend Sun has put together some tips to make home improvements a breeze.

Firstly, inspiration is everywhere.

A friend’s home, magazines, websites, TV shows – they all can stimulate ideas.

If you see something you like – take pictures, write it down and file it. If you know exactly how you want something to look, this may help when it’s time to build.

If you’re still undecided on what you want, consult an expert. Any designer should be able to give you advice, but at a cost.

Budget for success and assess your land’s value when deciding on an amount to spend on your property. If you’re unsure of how much to spend, a valuer can sug-

Renovation can refer to making something new, or bringing something back to life...

gest a spending limit depending on what your house is worth.

The biggest question to ask is: ‘Do I have time to do this myself?’

If you’re willing to give up your weekends to sand floors and paint for the duration of the project, then why not DIY? If not, get a builder.

Once inside renovations are complete the exterior may look dated in comparison, so it might

pay to keep funds aside to revamp landscaping, fences, or retaining walls.

Consult an expert if you need financial advice to complete your renovations.

Lodge your completed renovations with council to ensure they comply with relevant bylaws.

Smaller renovations may not require council approval, but it pays to check.

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How to choose a colour palette for your home Asking a colour consultant to help is a good idea. They can help deter you from colours that may not work well with the exterior cladding, or inside of the home, and direct you to the right colour palette as well as what’s trending.

The important thing is not to rush.

Take your time when selecting your paint and consider what’s important for each room of the home.

For the children’s bedrooms it may be fun to invest in blackboard, magnetic or write-on wall paints.

But don’t forget to clearly mark which walls these are. Choosing a different colour to other non-write-on painted walls may help.

Anti-bacterial paints, or paints that defend against mould in wet areas, can help keep your home healthy.

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Gold rush racing fever After claiming his first rally win last month, Tauranga driver Phil Campbell is aiming for another shot at the podium this weekend on the Coromandel’s roads.

With a confidence boost from the win and his car running its best, Phil’s also predicting improved chances on the peninsula because nobody has raced the new VINZ Gold Rush Rally of Coromandel.

“It can definitely be an advantage for some of the other drivers, when they’ve competed in a rally quite a few Claiming his first rally victory at the Tauranga Clubmans event, times and know the roads well, Phil Campbell is aiming to build on his momentum on Coromandel so being the first time there roads this weekend. Photo by Jason Byrne www.alittlebitsideways.co.nz won’t be any of that.” we’ve got our speed up we’re defithe Wairarapa rally has just disapSince claiming the Tauranga nitely aiming for a podium.” peared and he’s been racing around Clubman’s Rally, Phil’s been Phil’s ranked seventh in the Brian in the last fortnight to ensure his focusing on his car, to ensure no Green Property Group New Zeacar is in prime condition for the mechanical issues will trip him up. land Rally Championships 4WD Coromandel.

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Gosling at the Catlins Coast Rally, it on the roadside mid-competiDave’s also aiming to leave his Dave isn’t thinking about swapping tion. mark this weekend. seats.

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Pupils’ road safety message voiced The excitement of voicing his road safety message down a microphone and onto the airwaves has Mount Maunganui Primary School pupil Jack Kelly wanting to pursue a career in radio.

The 11-year-old and his schoolmates Joshua Benge and Taylor Newton-Pratt, aged 10, enjoyed radio fame this week when recording their message to highlight the importance of shared pedestrian and cycle paths at the Radio Network.

Tauranga City Council Travel Safe team’s recent competition Share with Care, gave primary and intermediate pupils the chance to win a gig to record a radio advertisement focussing on pedestrian safety.

Jack and his mates won the recording deal – and the rest is on the airwaves.

Jack’s 30 seconds of fame has him hoping to become a radio announcer.

“I felt super pumped,” says Jack. “It wasn’t

nervous once I got in the recording studio; and when I started recording all the nerves went out the door.”

The Mount Maunganui Primary boys’ main message – “If you use shared pathways, make sure you look out and respect other pedestrians” – will reach many Bay of Plenty children’s ears via radio when it airs on ZM, The Hits and Flava in September-October.

Mount Maunganui Primary pupils Jack Kelly, 11, “Road safety is important because if we didn’t have road Taylor Newton-Pratt, 10, and Joshua Benge, 10, before recording their advert. Photo by Tracy Hardy. safety there would be chaos on Damien says the boys’ radio performance the streets and it wouldn’t be will help spread the message across the comsafe for pedestrians to walk on the footmunity. paths,” says Jack.

“They’ve done a fantastic job and it’s a Principal Damien Harris says pupils great service they’re providing for the compatrol the pedestrian crossing outside his munity. school before and after the bell rings, and a “Everyone was really excited to hear it and pupil-led Travel Smart team monitor and once it hits the radio it will be even better.” encourage road safety.

By Zoe Hunter

Benefits of exposing music to young children are plenty Exposure to music in the first five years of life provides children with opportunities to develop skills such as listening, language, rhythm, making music, playing a musical instrument and cognitive development.

Even prior to birth, infants have been exposed to the first musical sounds of beat, rhythm, tone, and melody through their mother’s heartbeat along

with external sounds.

This is known by the way an infant responds to familiar melodies, tone and pitch, such as a favourite lullaby, or the way newborns can be soothed by rhythmic, continuous, monotonous sounds, such as a clock ticking or peaceful music – all of which replicate sounds heard within the womb.

The natural environment surrounds children with musical

sounds that can offer them comfort, peacefulness, pleasure and relaxation, such as waves rolling on the beach, leaves rustling in the trees and heavy rain.

Being attuned to the natural music within children’s environments enhances their emotional wellbeing, creates a sense of belonging, and provides a link to the familiar surroundings within their community.

As children explore the beat,

rhythm, tempo and melody of music, they’re developing listening skills and spatial awareness.

Music also provides infants with opportunities to be creative, as they explore and communicate through language, movement and using props.

At home, you can create your own music-rich environment with natural and man-made instruments, recorded music, children’s musical posters, accessories such as poi and dress-ups, sheet music for visual stimulation, and resources to make your own instruments.

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Restoring the banks of the Wairoa Te Whare Kura o Mauao students in Bethlehem are the first of 10 school groups to plant native seedlings along Wairoa River as part of a 2.5km restoration project.

Eleven students from Te Whare Kura o Mauao planted 450 native plants along the riverbank in the first of 25 planting sessions for 10 schools in coming months.

The planting is part of a partnership between Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council to support the restoration of the esplanade reserve adjacent to the Wairoa River.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council land management officer Paul Greenshields says the work fits with the councils’ joint efforts to keep Tauranga Harbour and its catchment healthy.

“We all want clean water, wonderful wildlife and plentiful kaimoana [seafood]. The new plants will help prevent riverbank erosion and reduce the amount of sediment and nutrient run-off into the river.

“Nearly 50,000 tonnes of sediment runs off the land and travels down the Wairoa River into the Tauranga Harbour each year,” says Paul.

“That affects water quality in the river as well as the harbour, it covers over sandy areas, encourages mangrove growth and Te Whare Kura o Mauao students and teachers, with BOPRC land has the potential to management officer Paul Greenshields after planting 450 plants. smother kaimoana.”

Paul says aside from Regional council estimates 92 Further information looking after water per cent of the waterways in the for landowners or Maori quality, a planted strip along the Wairoa catchment are protected Land Trusts about how river’s edge also shades the water from stock access and run-off, but BOPRC can help them – making it a better place for our 130km of fencing and planting is to care for their land is whitebait fish species and eels to still needed to bring that figure up available at www.boprc. live. to 100 per cent.” govt.nz/landmanagement Western Bay of Plenty District Paul says regional council offers or by calling a land Council reserves and facilities manfunding and advice to landowners management officer on ager Peter Watson says it’s been to help them take better care of 0800 884 880. great to have the support of neightheir steep land and waterways. bouring landowners to protect the “It takes a bit of effort and investriver’s edge. ment on their part, but the farmers “And getting the schools involved see benefits in stock health and in planting is a perfect opportunity on-farm efficiencies really quickly,” for the kids to take action for their environment and to learn that what says Paul.

“After about three years of regular happens on the land, affects the maintenance, the restored areas rivers and sea,” says Peter. start to look after themselves.”

“The work will be ongoing.

Students Tatai Proctor and Te Rupe Douglas get stuck in to planting along the Wairoa.

New sprayer heralds easy operation The new Croplands self-propelled Kiwiliner sprayer has staff at Splash Direct incredibly excited.

Splash Direct’s Craig Bell with the new Croplands self-propelled Kiwiliner sprayers.

Croplands partnered with South Korean company Hanseo to make the tractor, tank and chassis unit, which comes from identifying the need for more affordable operator comfort and safety.

Splash Direct’s Craig Bell says the key objective was to create a sprayer that would be an easy transition for a grower to move from a conventional tractor and trailed sprayer combination.

“Lower capital cost was also a requirement. It needed to be easy to operate and cheaper to run; both from an hourly rate perspective and the serviceability side of things.”

Craig says this was achieved by moving away from the hydrostatic drive system commonly used in selfpropelled sprayers and fitting a conventional, manual 10-speed gear box with a clutch, brake and throttle.

“The sprayer is pretty much like driving a car or tractor, which makes the transition quick and simple for any operator.”

The cabin has good visibility, is heated and air conditioned. The cabin is also pressurised through a carbon filter for operator safety.

“One of the key benefits is the turning radius and excellent tyre footprint. Larger than normal tyres combined with the fact that the sprayer is only 2650kg, when empty, means low compaction and plenty of grip.”

Controls have been kept very simple by running conventional analogue systems and sturdy toggle switches for the controls.

The gear selection, brake and throttle functions are via very simple cables, which are simple to repair or replace.

Splash Direct offers specialised service to the Bay’s rural community, with a large selection of new spraying and water blasting units.

To find out more, visit Splash Direct in Te Puke.

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Free challenge for anyone with weight or diabetes issues The Eat For Keeps team has spent the last two years developing a free, dynamic new concept called The Big NZ Challenge.

This has a multi-platformed, dedicated website, with a rewards programme, social media, ability to collect and collate large amounts of people’s information and data, sponsor programme, forums, YouTube/Vimeo channels and shopping facilities.

Mass tinkering with nutrition basics, like our reluctance to eat fat and our carbohydrate excesses, have resulted in widespread diabetes and weight problems.

Much of this can be attributed to a lack of blood-sugar control, and a nationwide improvement in this area would result in a signiďŹ cant and positive result.

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proved this hundreds of times over, during the last decade.

Most people are quite nutritionally illiterate and confused by all the mixed messages they hear on a day-to-day basis.

The Big NZ Challenge could help to change this.

A useful analogy is to compare what EFK offers people’s health to what the NZ Road Code offers drivers.

The road code clearly spells out the rules of the road and how to interpret the different types of signage in a succinct and concise manner, and all information offered is relevant.

Similarly, the free EFK resources offered in the challenge will help people gain a clear focus and learn some basic food and life skills, without all the conicting messages that have confused them in the past.

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One bite of the cherry I watched Nigel Latta on TV and read comments on Facebook following the screening. Most were positive. But one very angry, unhappy lady is blaming the “white man” for all problems Maori have.

This really peeves me off. I guess it’s easier to blame someone else than take responsibility for yourself.

There’s also many “white” families struggling in NZ, through no fault of their own.

The government has paid hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to Maori tribes for Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Why is that money not being used for the betterment of all Maori?

If you want a better life - you get only one bite of the cherry - you have to make the effort, get an education and get a job in your field of interest.

If there’s no job, make one for yourself. Kiwis are a pretty clever bunch. Everyone has something they excel at.

S Gussey, Omokoroa.

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Greens not all hemp pant wearers I’m among the 12-14 per cent of voters in New Zealand who applaud what the Green Party stand for and I will vote for their strong presence in the next parliament.

Contrary to some of your readers’ stereotypical images of Greens, I don’t wear leather sandals, don’t smoke pot, don’t hug trees, don’t wear hemp pants, don’t have dreadlocks.

I’m far from a “drippy” or fringe loony, nor am I an extreme left-wing communist, socialist or any other name you wish to sideline me with.

I must say it has been a while since I heard name-calling like that though.

Nor will I dismiss dirty attack politics as

“to be expected” and which are “nothing new”. I think NZ can do better. I’m voting for a healthy planet for us and for future generations and other species to share.

A Green voice offers advocacy for environmental protection, restraining the forces of limitless and unsustainable economic growth that risks and degrades our environment.

New Zealand could be more than just a business run by businessmen politicians, and unscrupulous ones at that.

It’s time for a new vision that places people, a fair society and the environment paramount over the shorter-term interests of business.

Because the Greens challenge the conventional ‘business As Usual’ paradigm, they attract angry reaction.

To my mind they’re not doing their job unless they challenge, push some buttons, rattle a few cages.

And that job is to offer longerterm thinking, with sustainability at its core. It’s unfortunate such vision elicits such strong reactions.

Dr Ron Lopert, Welcome Bay.

Same old, same old So here we are again; all the wannabes who are going to be our leaders and saviours for the next three years promising the world.

What we really need are people who’ve worked out in the workplace, hands-on and experienced - what labourers, tradespeople and low income earners do every day.

If only we had candidates, who had the guts to get in there and govern for the people, to sort out GST on our rates. To stop giving out all these handouts of millions of dollars to the islands, and millions of dollars to Maori for their so-called grievances.

All these levies and sneaky little tax increases these politicians load on to us. The sneaky little new acts and laws they bring in.

Someone who can control the spending of our local councils, to stop this endless spending of money they seem to have.

But when they haven’t, just throw another levy or two at us over burdened ratepayers. Pensioner, superannuate, and low income earner.

People are incidentally the employers of these Members of Parliament and the Prime Minister.

They’ve conveniently forgotten this; and are there to feather their nests and live off our hard-earned taxes.

Now if we could get this different kind of person into government, what a whole different country it could be, and not the over politically correct and the third world country it is fast becoming.

Oh well, back into the land of reality. As the same old , same old will continue, and the new bunch will be just as bad as the present. Set to lookafter there own little empires. God help us. I Boyle, Tauranga City

We’re all called names

Dame Susan Devoy doesn’t seem to have a great sense of humour in wot’s white and wot’s wong; and when is a joke not a joke.

Maori are sometimes called hauhau or ‘you’s’ people.

People from the United Kingdom are commonly called Poms, Scots and Hoots Mon. Irish are named Mickey Doodles, Americans are Yanks, French are Frogs, Germans are Huns, Indians are Curry Munchers, Chinese are Ching Chongs, from the lyrics of a famous song, ‘Chong he come from Hong Kong’. Italians are I-Ties, and there are many others.

A relative of mine served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the war and he was commissioned to fly supplies to the islands.

He overheard an American soldier, sorting out the supplies, call to his mate: “Who do these supplies belong to?” His mate replied: “Whats the name on them?” The American replied: “K 1 W 1 (KIWI) and they are branded with a “short arse chicken”.

N Tane, Omokoroa.

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Voting for policy based on reality Re: ‘Stifling business not way forward’ (The Sun, August 15). What G Clark fails to understand is that the environment is not an expendable nice-to-have. The environment is everything. Full stop. We humans have developed the daft idea that the economy is everything.

Imagine a circle labelled ‘economy’ inside put another large circle and label it ‘humans’ and beside this put a tiny circle labelled ‘environment’.

The diagram illustrates the way G Clark believes the world functions; it is what will guide his vote. Follow the dream – stuff, stuff, and more stuff – it supports the economy.

The cost of this dream is a world where rivers are too polluted to swim in, ground water too contaminated to drink, and species going extinct at thousands of times the background rate.

Raw materials needed to supply this endless stream of stuff are rapidly running out and anthropogenic global warming is resulting in increasing climate change, running the risk of ultimately making

Earth uninhabitable for humans and other species.

At least we’ll leave a very large pile of stuff behind, as a memorial to a species too humancentered to see reality - that we live in a finite world with finite resources. Now to the reality.

Imagine a huge circle and label it ‘environment’. Inside put a very small circle and label it ‘humans’ - for that’s what we are, a small part of an enormous picture. A blip, time-wise, in Earth’s history.

Inside this ‘human’ circle put a smaller circle and label it ‘economy’ - for the economy is only one aspect of human life, not its be all and end all.

The Greens’ policies are based on this second diagram; the picture of how the world really works.

Their policies support humans living in this real world, and in the process start to fix so many problems humans have created. I know which party I’ll be voting for come the election; the one that bases it’s policies on reality.

G Oakbrook, Welcome Bay.

Tauranga City Council has pulled off the Houdini deal of the century with the New Zealand Transport Agency getting rid of most of $63 million Route K debt created during the last 10 years. But is it real?

TCC and NZTA, which means Government, look to have done back-flips.

That was impossible yesterday, yesterday’s plan is impossible today, amazing stuff. Yeah right, something doesn’t smell right here.

Previously NZTA acted sensibly, protecting Tauranga ratepayers from the continued debt/spending spiral of TCC during the last decade.

It’s much better TCC retain its debt. Now TCC’s financial miscreants are rewarded for profligacy by floating to the surface without the debt millstone they created.

Watch this space, plans to spend will be unleashed on ratepayers with another mini-debt/spending splurge on more madcap wish list schemes: stadiums, gondolas, aqua-ducts, academies.

TCC’s desperately off-loading Route K debt will be short-lived. Its a ‘Clayton’s debt repayment’.

I Stevenson, Tauranga.

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Susan Devoy should resign from her job in Race Relations given her biased record to date. She favours Maori extensively and along with her socialist taint, she does not make impartial judgment calls on behalf of all New Zealanders.

This macrons business is just another distraction.

NZ has definitely got separatist laws; one for Maori and another for the other 85 per cent of population.

This has been markedly proven recently with the Paki Prince being set free from stealing and drink driving charges. What a great message that sends to our youth.

NZ’s system is pure separatism being driven by radical Maori under this guise of blaming Colonisation.

Tommy Kapai says he’s tired of folks telling him to go back and live in his grass hut, but if he doesn’t like Colonialism well that’s what he needs to do.

Colonisation brought amazing infrastructure to this country, but is blamed for all Maori misdemeanours.

Susan Devoy seems to have bought into this Maori colonisation guilt thing that radical Maori are continually banging on about.

Does she not realise how angry 85 per cent of the NZ population has become? So why should she hold the Race Relations job?

C Humphrey, Katikati.

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Enjoy the freedom of home without the hard work.

Devoy’d of humour?

Sadly, Susan seems to be completely ‘Devoy’d’ of a sense of humour, apparently snatching with glee any word or phrase which can be categorize as “racist” and smothered with condemnation.

Winston Peters’ recent joke about the ‘two wongs’ is seen as innocuous and humorous by many people, and while some may be offended by it – that seems to be pretty much grasping at straws.

As a nation we have become pathetically politically correct orientated, trussed up and gagged with stifling laws and regulations.

Perhaps the day will come when it becomes illegal to laugh, or even smile, at any remotely borderline comment.

Lighten up. Believe it or not, there are actually really important issues to be concerned about.

It’s about time the role of Race Relations Commissioner was competently and efficiently filled, instead of becoming embroiled in wars over even the most mundane off-the-cuff comments.

Only recently Susan complained about use of the word ‘dick’, as profanity.

Since then, ‘grotesque’, ‘inflammatory’, ‘incredibly naïve’, and similar colourful adjectives have been added to her list of outrage against other people’s opinions.

Oops! Have I just used a naughty racist word?

G MacBrayne, Ot*moetai.

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The deal doesn’t change our attitude Tauranga City councillors were confronted with mixed feelings of relief and jubilation this week as the New Zealand Transport Agency decided to take on all but $1 million of the $62.5 million debt left on Route K.

The new council had very little to do with this decision. I want to support Mayor Stuart Crosby in publicly thanking our staff, who worked tirelessly during the last five years on achieving this result.

The road will become a state highway, but there’s no sign of the tolls going away.

This transaction has a ripple effect through council’s finances. It will drastically improve our debt-to-revenue ratio, which will help lift our credit rating, which should lead to cheaper debt servicing.

Don’t hold your breath for a rates decrease though. Any savings will more than likely go towards paying off our other debt.

But paying off the rest of council’s debt too quickly will mean huge cuts to council’s

services or rate spikes. I believe this would kill the city. We need to strike a good balance.

Council’s focus on managing our debt will still be a priority in the Long Term Plan.

Like I said in my earlier column ‘Sharpening council’s axe’, I believe Tauranga should be positioned as the world’s best lightweight city known for its knockout punch.

This is easier said than done, because this week staff showed us the future investments council will need to consider during the next 30 years. There are some scary figures being put on the table.

But we’re not sitting on our hands. On Wednesday we met with our SmartGrowth partners and other experts to look for better ways to fund infrastructure to service our

growing population.

Nothing comes for free. There is always a balance between user pays and public benefit.

We already have private/public partnerships, but assets eventually get vested with council to take on the risk.

We’re also looking at what our population will look like during the next 50 years.

Our population is set to be nearly 200,000 by 2063.

Most of this growth will be in the 65-plus age group, which is a worldwide trend.

Trying to fund a city with a growing population is a much better scenario than trying to fund a town with declining population, which many smaller towns are already struggling with throughout the developed world.

Feel free to email me your thoughts (matt.cowley@tauranga.govt.nz), call/text me on 027 6989 548, and follow me at www.facebook.com/a.younger.voice.

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Life insurance is a sum of money that is paid out should the insured person die during the term of the policy.

One thing young people don’t think about often is death – why should you when you’re young healthy and fit, you may ask?

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( 1 7 ( 5 7 $ , 1 0 ( 1 7 G U I D E The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENTS

OUT THERE

News, reviews and raving on the music/movie scene.

Community events and occasions across the Bay.

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

Friday 22 August

Sunday 24 August

- 1/16 electric off-road racing at Oropi Hall, 11.6km from Johns Produce. 7pm start.

WW100 Exhibition At Katikati’s Little Blue House, Main Rd until Aug 27.

Marking the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, featuring information about each Katikati soldier killed in the conflict.

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship.

Lincoln Forlong teaching from Galatians 5:1-15 “Stand firm in Christ’s freedom.” www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: “A Christian’s responsibilities.”

Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided.

Vic 543 0504 Czech School for Children With Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am 12pm. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga, email: csclubtauranga@hotmail.com Gate Pa Tennis Club Holding 2 preseason open days for new & current members Aug 24 & Sept 7 10am - 12pm for ages 5-16. Racquets available for new players. Free coaching. Graeme 576 5178 or 0274 520 600 ITM Rugby Cup Match Steamers vs Tasman at ASB Baypark Stadium 4.35pm.

574 2037 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champion of Champion Fours, Mount Sports Centre 9am. Karen 576 0443

BOP Radio Control Car Club Indoor 1/14

Saturday 23 August

2Day Golf Croquet Tournament Aug 23 & 24 at Tauranga Domain. All welcome.

Free admission.

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am. Children welcome.

Art of Breathing Workshop Learn simple techniques to relax, reduce emotions, focus the mind & increase energy levels. Walk in workshop at Mount Yoga Studio, 26a Tawa St, Mt Maunganui 4-5pm. Mark 542 5174 or central@artofliving.org.nz

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Paddles on the five lakes – Rotoma, Rotoehu, Rotoiki, Okataina, Rotorua.

Bevan 576 8885

BOP Essential Tremor Support Group Quarterly meeting at Evans Rd Community Church, Evans Rd, Papamoa 10am. Morning tea & guest speaker. Ann 542 4005

Celebrate National Poetry Day Athenree Homestead, Katikati 2pm. Read a poem or just relax & listen. Devonshire Tea served. Tickets $12 at door or ‘Flowers on Main’ Katikati. 577 1753 Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 7.3011pm. Great music & supper. Entry $6.

All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194 Free Self Defence Seminar At Western Bay Olympic Dojang, 26 Alach St, Greerton 12-2pm. Host is Self Defence Tauranga. All welcome.

Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Te Puke Forest & Bird Trip Kohi Point Circuit, Whakatane. 3-4hr walk.

Dorothy 573 8152 The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Men, we need you too! Don’t be shy, join today. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Mix & Mingle Friendship Group 60+

Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy social dining & events. Email: mixandmingle@xtra. co.nz or 027 439 3267

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm.

Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz Mount Militia Roller Derby Recruiting skaters, referees & off-skates officials 12-2pm. Open to men & women aged over 15 yrs. (Skaters under 18 need parental/guardian consent.) Skates, helmets & pads available for hire $5. Wear comfortable sports gear & bring thick pair of socks & water. www.mountmilitia.co.nz Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market On the grass by McDonalds 7am – 12.30pm.

Stalls must be set up by 7.30am.

Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun.

Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre, the Psychic Cafe

Crystal ball, auras, tarot, handwriting analysis, clairvoyance, mini workshops & more at Greerton Community Hall, Greerton. Doors open 7pm. Door charge $10 & everything else free. 578 7205

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Baywave Aquatic Centre 12.30-1.30pm Juniors up to & including Year 10 students) 1.30-2.30pm Seniors (Year 11 -

adults) meet every Sunday unless an event on at Baywave. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573 Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.3011.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other.

Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details.

Theosophical Society “Adyar: The Flaming Centre - Significance of International HQ of the Theosophical Soc” presented

by Sushma Webber, guest speaker from Wellington, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover costs. June 576 6106 Weekend Activities for over 50’s Walks, dinners, movies, day trips & good times.

Zeana 544 1513 Winter Duathlon Series Kids, short & long course options at Hotuhotu St, The Lakes, Tauriko from 9am. Paul 027 270 5300 or email: info@triathlontauranga.org.nz

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Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious about that forthcoming presentation.

Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm.

Annette 577 9272 Beginner Salsa Lessons Presented by Bay Salsa at Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks.

Improver Salsa lessons, walk in classes 7.45pm. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free.

For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Mon 1-5pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary.

Diabetes Support Call the Diabetes Support Line Mon - Fri for confidential & free diabetes advice & support 571 3422

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 Genealogy Friendly Group Meet in the Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1pm. Assistance offered to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Daphne 575 4674

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy: coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. Junction 579 9890 Learn to Dance Te Puke Every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave 6.30pm. Sequence dancing for beginners & experienced dancers. Partners required for dancers. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life.

David 576 9764 Mt Maunganui Bridge Club Sessions Mon - Fri 1pm. Weds 7pm. Novice Mon 7pm. Social Thurs 11am. Golf Rd, Mount. Judy 575 9910 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Ladies vs Men, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Mah Jong Club Meet every Mon at Papamoa Sports 12.30-4pm.

Counting & non counting tables. Afternoon tea mid afternoon. $3 per session.

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 Taekwon Do The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871 Tauranga Brass Band Practice at Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, 165 Elizabeth St 7-9pm. New players welcome.

Peter 572 4358 Tauranga Bridge Club Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm.

Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022 Tauranga Civic Choir New members welcome to join & rehearse every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. 574 6366 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd.

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Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Liz 578 9063 after 5pm.

Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Ladies Day. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154 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.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea.

571 6663 The Writing Project For people who are working on a piece of writing or who would like to be. Meet 7pm. Kaye 07 218 1411 or 021 239 7142

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194 Vision Probus Club Meets fourth Mon in the Citizens Club cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 10am. 579 2289 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors).

Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.1510.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am.

578 9272

Tuesday 26 August

2014 @ The Clothesline Quality preloved clothing babies - adults 50c - $2, & prayer for the sick. 36D MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui 10am - 2pm.

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Active Nutrition Women’s Fitness Class Every Tues & Fri meet at Mount cenotaph, Marine Pde, Mt Maunganui 9am.

Aimed at women 35 & over. Improve strength, core & flexibility, have fun. Free introductory class, $8 thereafter. 0210 476 155 email: info@activenutrition.co.nz Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues monthly. Interested?

Denise 570 3134 Arataki Table Tennis Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.30pm. Social table tennis. $4 per player.

Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm.

Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229

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welcome to join aged 20-60 for fun, friendship & travel. Training every Tues at Greerton 6-8pm. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm. Jane 552 0046 BOP Shirley Club Walking Group Meet every Tues outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after. See you there.

Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome.

Colleen 576 7610 Business Circle Meet last Tues of month.

Forum for like minded people (practical help to succeed & grow): start-ups & small businesses. bizcircle@xtra.co.nz 027 655 6198

Conversation Cafe for Seniors

Every Tues at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 10am 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5.

575 9347 Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988 Fibromyalgia Support Meeting Hillier Centre, Gloucester Rd 1.30pm. Speaker: Julia Sich - nutritional weeds.

Friends of the Libraries Mount Book Group, Mt Maunganui Library 10am.

Theme: New Zealand authors. All welcome.

Living in Harmony Evening Presented

Every Tues at St Peter’s Church, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui 10-11am & Thurs at St Mary’s Church, 1 Marlin St, Bayfair 9.30-10.30am. School term only. Music, dance, play, fun & morning tea.

Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Club Club night (at Tauranga RSA). Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Blackboard Concert at McSwiggans Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga 7.30pm.

Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz Tauranga Astronomical Soc An Astronomy special. Professor Brian Cox presents a really excellent video lecture - The Universe. Fergusson Park observatory 7.30pm. Telescope viewing.

Cheyne Rd neighbourhood. Warm up/running/cooling down. Free Tues/ Thurs/Fri. 6am start. 027 616 2124

Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

by Multicultural Tauranga at Historic Village Hall, 17th Ave 6.30pm. Tonight: “Beautiful Korea”, presentation of culture, traditions & information, followed by potluck tea. Entry open with a plate of food to share & a donation to cover costs. 571 6419 Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls Play Weds nights & Sun afternoons. Allen 575 0059 Otumoetai Care & Craft Group Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm.

Dawn 576 7783 Pasifika Playgroup Presented by Pacific island Community Tauranga Trust, 562 Cameron Rd every Weds during school term at Gate Pa School 9.30am - 12.30pm for 01-6yr olds. Parents/ caregivers welcome. Music, stories, dance & activities. Free entry. Emma 577 1270 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm Children over 8 years welcome. 573 5055 Social Tennis Every Weds at Welcome Bay Tennis Courts 9am. Men & women. Dorreen 577 0462 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club Every Weds at Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. All levels welcome.

Gaynor 544 7071

Neighbourhood Run for Beginners

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues class 10am - 12pm. Weds, plus,

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 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com

Saintly Shakers Preschool Music

community service group - sister organisation of Rotary. Meet 2nd Tues of month. New members wanted. Sue 579 2347 Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome - no partner required. Maria 544 1680 Mount Aglow All ladies invited to meet at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui 9.45am. Join us if you need a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Nirmala Gounder. Shared lunch to follow. Raewyn 574 6967 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxene 575 0162 Mount Social Table Tennis Group Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.309.30pm. Friendly social table tennis of all levels. $4. 575 2048

Inner Wheel Club of Otumoetai Women’s

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team Ladies

Thurs club night & new dancers. 7.30pm, Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 Public Election Meeting - Vote for the Environment Sept 2 at Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Chance to hear Tauranga candidates plus some extra candidates from Waiariki & BOP electorates answer questions on their party’s environmental policies.

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All Welcome

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

The Widows’ & Widowers’ Club

People living alone invited to join at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm.

Margaret 576 5292

Wednesday 27 August Abortion? Even decades ago? Start

‘Living in colour’, an 8 week healing & recovering course 2 hrs/week. Email: livingincolournz@gmail.com Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Waimarino Adventure Park, 36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem 9.30am.

All welcome. 578 2631 Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Baywide Community Law Service

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

Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic.

For appointment 549 0399 Bethlehem Mah Jong Club Every Weds at the Pavilion, Kempton Park Village, 40 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 1-4pm.

Arrive 15 mins before play so tables can be allocated. Mah Jong lessons available for beginners (by prior arrangement only). Shona 552 6230 Bipolar Support Group Support for people with bipolar 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted for

this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am

held rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411 Freemasons Gate Pa Lodge meets at Hairini Masonic Centre. Ph/txt Glen 572 4972 or 027 918 9096 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation.

Mark 0274 444 945

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Ladies all ages invited to join them for fun, fitness & friendship every Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre, corner shop behind PO 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing.

021 110 0878 healingrooms.co.nz ICONZ for Girls Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall 4.15-5.45pm. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400 Kiwi Toasters Learn to speak with confidence & grow leadership skills.

Meet 2nd & 4th Weds at Te Puke Hotel 5.30-7pm. Guests welcome. Chrissy 543 9493 or c.meyer@xtra.co.nz

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Waiorongomai towards Waipapa Junction & return. Longer option available. Grade moderate, approx 5.5/6.5hrs. Pat 544 0670 Tauranga Pryde For gay, lesbian, bi, trans & intersex youth & friends or questioning. Social & support, 4.30pm fortnightly. Look for Tauranga Pryde on Facebook or 09 376 4155

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Mini rotational expo (clairvoyant readings & healings) at Settlers Lounge, Memorial Hall (note change of venue).

Doors open 6.45pm for 7pm start. $5.

Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat at 248 Jellicoe St opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am.

Toastmasters is the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail. com or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets) Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm.

Micah 021 336 719 or cucdr@ tschathamorg.nz or www.tschatham. org.nz Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri 9.30am & Tues 7pm at Fergusson Park, Matua. Stella 021 0249 6390

Thursday 28 August Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm.

Age Concern Tauranga Monthly meeting at Hinton Lounge, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd 10-11.30am.

Speaker: Ruth Thomas – ‘Dementia, what it is & where to find information.’ $3pp, refreshments provided.

Army Cadets (WBOP Cadet Unit)

Every Thurs at Tauranga Army Hall 6-9.30pm. Ages 13-17 youth development with a military flavour.

Email: admin@wbopcu.org.nz Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga Te Pou Whakawhirinaki O Aotearoa AGM at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce, Otumoetai 10am.

Club Mt Maunganui Social games club.

Every Thurs 12.45pm. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia. John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in-depth Bible study until Sept 25. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females.

All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron

Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Friends of the Libraries Greerton Chat Group, Villaggio Café 10am. Life member Barbara Murray will share some history of the Friends, formed 29 years ago this month.

French Connection For lovers of all things French. Come & meet like minded people over a relaxed drink.

Meet every second Thurs at Comida (note new venue) between 4.306.30pm. Email Andrea: agohns@ yahoo.co.nz Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Knitting Classes For children 8yrs onwards (adults also welcome) every Thurs at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 3-4.30pm. Free 575 9347 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd 9.3011.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors.

Inspection welcome. June 544 0823 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777 Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Jan 574 1265 Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606 Salsa on the Strand Every Thurs at La Mexica presented by Bay Salsa. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing.

Really social, no partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz Simplee Cr8ive All crafts welcome every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Jenny 572 5396 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 Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. Men & women welcome. Please bring finger food.

Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/ Cardiac Care leader.

Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs & Tues 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108 Tauranga Pryde Youth Group For lesbian, gay, bi, trans. Meet 6.30pm 1st & 3rd Weds of each month & 2nd & 4th Thurs. 22 3536 968

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

Authentic music - DJ Pete, every Thurs at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.309.30pm. $3 entry pp - supper included.

Maria 576 7326 Tennis Seniors WBOP Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. Lynda 575 0627 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently.

Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 Te Puke Table Tennis Club Every Thurs at Te Puke Intermediate School Hall 7-9pm. Ted 573 7216

Friday 29 August

10-Pin Bowling Quicksilver League Every Fri at 13th Ave 10.30am. Come for a fun morning. Play in pairs. Ngaire 575 3806 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

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By Winston Watusi

This weekend it’s blues rock and film fest time OK. Normal service has been resumed.

Last week things got so busy here at the Sun that the music column had to be moved online due to an unavoidable constriction of the entertainment section. You can ďŹ nd it there, but I’ll give you a quick summary in case you don't like reading on the interweb.

First up: Swamp Thing are doing a couple of big gigs here this weekend down at Brew Bar on The Strand. Here on Planet Watusi we’re big fans, so this comes recommended.

They’ll be purveying their high-energy brand of blues rock on Saturday, August 23 (night) and Sunday, August 24 (afternoon).

The second show is an all-ages bash with family discounts. Otherwise tickets are $20, available several places. There are also support acts. Best to see their Facebook page for details.

Second thing: The Hot Club Sandwich boys are returning in September but they’re no longer called Hot Club Sandwich. And they’re not all boys. I’ll be delving into the evolution of New Zealand’s favourite swing trio next week – in the meantime you can ďŹ nd out more at new Tauranga website www.taurangamusic.com.

Third thing: there is no third thing. Well, there was, but it happened last weekend.

Instead, before we get to the International Film Festival – which started on Thursday – a couple of observations about the recent Dylan shows in Hamilton (and since I missed them can I thank everyone who

emailed to tell me how good they were...).

Bob played the same set each night with one different song. He is now in Oz where he’s played exactly the same set every night.

This week is the 25th anniversary of Dylan’s “neverending tour�. He has played over 2500 shows in that time, in 808 cities, travelling an estimated 1,611,865km. That’s the equivalent of going to the moon and back twice and then going completely round the earth, twice. He's a steady-rollin’ man.

So, let’s move along as promised, to the Film Fest, which kicked off earlier this week at the Rialto cinema.

There are ďŹ lms from all over the world, including a couple of doozies from New Zealand, and ďŹ lms on every conceivable subject. If music is your main bag then you’ll be chuffed by on-screen examinations of Nick Cave, Jimi Hendrix and Pulp.

I’ve got a few suggestions – surprise! – but ďŹ rst I asked Neale Blaymires, Film Handler for Tauranga Film Society, to chose three.

He’s got tickets for 17 ďŹ lms and says his three picks are “the ones more likely to appeal to a broad audienceâ€?.

The Lunchbox (India) - thousands of Indian ofďŹ ce workers enjoy a hot lunch delivered to their desk by a dabbawala (a lunchbox delivery man) with reputably only one in six

million deliveries going astray. This is the story of one of those miss-delivered lunches which leads to a lonely ofďŹ ce worker connecting with an isolated housewife via letters within the lunchboxes. Irrfan Khan, familiar from Slum Dog Millionaire and Life of Pi, plays the lead.

Wild Tales (Argentina) - a portmanteau of six short ďŹ lms with a common theme of revenge. These tales are often hilarious, but there’s always the prospect of a scary and violent demise.

The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden (USA) – a documentary of the ill-fated attempt by a German physician and his mistress to create a utopian life on a remote Galapagos island in the 1930s.

International media attention for this modern day ‘Adam and Eve’ soon attracted many hangers-on, including a claimed Baroness with two lovers in tow. Tensions ensued, leading to unexplained disappearances, sexual intrigue and murder, proving, yet again, that fact can be far stranger than ďŹ ction.

I’ve got my own recommendations of course, almost too many to mention. Try these: David Cronenberg's latest, Hollywood-skewering Maps of the Stars; Kiwi horror Housebound and Kiwi climate change doco Hot Air; Norwegian noir in the form of In Order of Disappearance starring Stel-

lan Skarsgard; or Marion Cotillard in Two Days, One Night, a ďŹ nely-tuned observational drama from twotime Palme d’Or winners the Dardenne brothers.

And there’s a bit of glorious weirdness from Scarlett Johansson in Under The Skin and Chris Evans in Snowpiercer, both oddities but well worth a punt. Enjoy!

...Continued Documentary Nights Every 2nd Fri at 7pm. Many interesting & thought provoking subjects covered.

Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611 Family History Month Every Fri in Aug in the NZ Room, Tauranga Library 11am 4pm, a genealogist is on duty to assist with your research.

Heather 578 1689 Free Immigration Assessment

By Licenced Immigration Adviser.

Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Iryna Stewart 543 9125 or 021 0226 2619

Free Immigration Clinic Every

$5. Wear comfortable sports gear & bring thick pair of socks & water. www.mountmilitia.co.nz

locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Fundraising Quiz Night Sept 26 at Otumoetai Golf Club 7pm. $60 a team - up to 6 people in a team. Limit of 15 tables. Lots of spot prizes along with fundraising auction. Melanoma Foundation fundraiser. To reserve a table email aegissecurity@xtra.co.nz or Heather 021 323 535 Gay/Bi Men Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to?

Discretion assured. For meetings &

Handicap 4’s at Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914 Kirtan Gathering Last Fri of month at Yoga Ananda in Historic Village, 17th Ave 7.30-9pm. Bhadra or Bela 552 0073

St George’s Pre-School Music

Every Fri at St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 9.30-10.30am & morning tea. Koha. 578 79162 “What’s Onâ€? in the Weekend Sun is a IUHH VHUYLFH IRU QRQ SURÂż W FOXEV DQG organisations.

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Learning about Katikati’s WWI soldiers When Roy Diggelmann drives past Katikati’s Diggelmann Park this month he’s reminded his uncle made the ultimate sacrifice to protect New Zealand when serving in World War I. Ten white crosses stand in the park – each holding a name, rank and number to signify each Katikati soldier killed in the Great War, out of 60 men from the district who served.

Roy says the crosses and a WW100 exhibition in town give others a chance to learn about those who risked or lost their lives.

Roy’s uncle Otto Diggelmann left for the Great War at age 18 on October 13, 1917, and was a private in the 30th Reinforcements E Company which went to France.

Otto died age 22 on November 4, 1918, in an English Hospital from meningitis, developed after suffering a head wound. His grave is at Aldershot Military Cemetery, Hampshire, England.

Roy doesn’t know much about his uncle – only that he was the eldest of five children of Albert Erich and Anna Diggelmann, and grew up and worked on the family’s Tetley Rd farm, which Roy lives on today.

Coincidentally, Roy’s wife Claudia learned her mother, the late Rita Hume (nee Johnston), wrote letters to Otto when he was overseas.

“Katikati was very small then, everyone knew each other and went to school together; and mother told me someone encouraged all the young ladies to write letters to the soldiers.

“It wasn’t writing to boyfriends; I know she wrote to Otto and others.

We have some cards Otto sent back to

family, but only with a message saying ‘Glad to receive mail from home’.”

Roy and Claudia enjoyed last Friday’s ceremony to unveil the white crosses – made by Katikati Men’s Shed for the town’s Fields of Remembrance project – and are happy others get to learn more about Katikati’s WW1 soldiers in the WW100 exhibition.

Organised by Katikati Museum volunteers, Katikati RSA, the exhibition features WWI artefacts and posters from Katikati College history students from researching the town’s soldiers. The exhibition at the Little Blue House is open to August 28.

Roy Diggelmann, with a cross in Katikati’s Diggelmann Park, recognising his uncle Otto Diggelmann lost his life serving in World War I.

Singer celebrating with music Sunday 24 – Debbie 4.30pm.

Brewers Bar Saturday 23 – Devilskin – sold The Crown and Badger out.

Friday 22 – One One One. Sunday 24 – Devilskin 6pm. Still Saturday 23 – One One One. tickets available.

The Matua McSwiggans Irish Pub Sunday 24 – Blaze 3-6pm.

Sunday 24 – Free Jukebox Day Wednesday 27 – A Taste of all day.

Country Night 7.30-10pm.

Mount RSA Welcome Bay Sports Bar Friday 22 – Terry Jensen Saturday 23 – Karaoke with 7.30pm.

Paulena from 8pm.

Saturday 23 – Tequila 7.30pm.

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Singer Tana Pribram wants to offer her musical talents to Tauranga residents looking for entertainment at birthday celebrations, weddings or corporate functions.

Moving to New Zealand in 2000 from Czechoslovakia, Tana has been singing for as long as she remembers and performs original music and cover songs to all ages for a small charge.

To book Tana for your next celebration, email tanapetr@hotmail.com The Weekend Sun has two of Tana’s CDs to give away to lucky readers who can tell us where she moved from in 2000.

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, August 27.

Business awards open

Nominations and entries are open for the Community Business Awards 2014 for Katikati and Waihi Beach.

Hosted by Katch Katikati and Waihi Beach Community Events and Promotions, the awards recognise the best community business, volunteers, sports team and coach. A judging process and people’s choice public voting process will determine the winners, with awards being presented at a red carpet ceremony on November 8.

All nominations and entries for business excellence categories are open now. To enter or nominate, visit www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz

Girls’ tackle rugby competition

It’s the girls’ turn to show their rugby talents as they gear up for the Bay of Plenty’s first-ever Primary School Girls Rugby 10s Tournament in Papamoa today.

From 9.30am to 2pm, nine teams from Papamoa Primary School, Fairhaven School, Maketu School, Gate Pa School, Golden Sands School, Mount Maunganui Primary School and Tahatai Coast School will take to the field at Gordon Spratt Reserve.

The teams are split into two pools: yellow and blue, with playoffs and championship games starting from 1.10pm.

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Doctor Who: Deep Breath (PG) The first episode of the highly anticipated eighth series of the UK sci-fi TV show is screening in theatres worldwide, featuring the debut of Peter Capaldi (In the Loop) as The Doctor. Jenna Coleman also returns as the companion Clara. This episode directed

by Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers).

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to DOCTOR WHO: DEEP BREATH for lucky readers who can tell us who the episode is directed by.

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Shakespeare’s back at Detour Detour Theatre’s annual season of Shakespeare is back – and will open with the iconic and much-loved tragedy Macbeth.

Director Devon Williamson says Macbeth is Shakespeare’s twohour action thriller of ambition, treachery and intrigue, brimming with passion and sorcery.

“Macbeth is Shakespearean tragedy at its entertaining and mesmerising best.”

Macbeth is Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, and tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth, who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland.

Consumed by ambition, and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself.

Macbeth is then wracked with guilt and paranoia, and soon becomes a tyrannical ruler as he’s forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion.

Detour Theatre promises a highly entertaining production of the classic tale.

“Our Shakespeare productions are lively and surprisingly easy to follow for audiences,” says Devon.

“We work very, very hard at making the characters and story engaging and understood. I have no doubt that audiences will be surprised at how entertaining and accessible our production is.”

Devon says there is also something special about a 400-year-old play being staged in a 100-year-old theatre.

Macbeth is runs from September 3-20.

Tickets are $26 for adults and $21 for seniors and students, and available at the counter at Baycourt or at www.ticketdirect.co.nz Three witches Maggie Kelly, Kim Williamson, and Lisa Thorne.

Breaking new ground on the field The blue and gold is still as evident as ever but a rebuilt and refreshed Bay of Plenty Women’s Rugby side is primed to break “new ground” in the 2014 Women’s Provincial Championship.

After nine years in women’s rugby wilderness, the Bay of Plenty Volcanix step back onto the national stage with a clash against Otago in Rotorua tomorrow.

Joining the Bay back in the WPC after a break in 2013 is Hawke’s Bay, while Taranaki has chosen not to join the fray this year – leaving nine teams to compete this year.

Volcanix coach Pere Paul is proud to help rebuild the side since its last WPC appearance where he was also coach.

“It’s been a long run but it’s certainly opened up the opportunities for women’s rugby.”

The removal of the WPC in 2007, due to lack of provincial teams, saw Bay women’s club rugby also fall by the wayside and leave a gaping hole in player development.

Identifying a need to develop youthful talent, particularly at secondary school level, Paul helped Charlie

A Skin Tight tale Skin Tight is a production inspired by Denis Glover’s ‘The Magpies’, It is the story of Tom and Elizabeth – their farm, war, love and growing old.

Written by NZ playwright Gary Henderson, the story won a coveted Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1998.

Skin Tight is a one-act masterpiece of raw emotion, a breathtakingly beautiful story of love and loss and is truly not one to be missed, says director Michelle McAnulty Smith.

It’s playing at Tauranga Repertory Theatre from August 27-September 6.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to Skin Tight to give away to lucky readers who can tell us the director’s name.

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

Entries must be received before Monday, August 25.

Hurihanganui guide the Bay of Plenty girls’ secondary school team to a second placing at the 2012 northern regional competition and win the title in 2013.

This year’s Volcanix squad, led by captain Takiri Butler, has six secondary school players – giving the side an average age of about 20.

“It was always our philosophy to develop the secondary players, so that within a two-three year period we’d put a team into the second division and then on to the

first division,” says Paul. “It came a bit quicker than we expected.”

Paul, though optimistic in his side’s WPC chances, says being on the highest provincial stage is an honour and a springboard for players to recognise higher honours.

The recent Women’s Rugby World Cup, where New Zealand’s Black Ferns finished outside the semifinals, offers the chance for new blood to force their way into the national squad, says Paul.

“We are not out there to make a big notice of we are back, but we are saying: ‘We are here to compete’.

“We have no expectations whatsoever of anywhere where we want to finish in the campaign, but this is new ground here; we are back in first division.”

By Luke Balvert

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to the September 3 showing to give away to lucky readers who can tell us how old Detour Theatre’s theatre is.

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

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Recently opening her new business Beauty Box in Oropi, Sheree is offering an advanced, long-term Intense Pulsed Light hair removal treatment to reduce the growth of unwanted and ingrown hairs.

For maximum results, Sheree recommends between eight-10 treatments at her home salon – and consultations are free.

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Specialising in turf and grass, Chris’ business MBC Turf and Garden Care aims to remove the hard work and stress out of achieving a great lawn.

“MBC does the whole job starting with levelling the ground and bringing new soil in, to caring about the right irrigation and laying the lawn on top,” says Chris.

The business also offers hydroseeding or rollout turf, renovation, weed spraying, provisional feeding and dethatching.

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Before selling, get a home appraisal You need to know what your house is worth when you’re thinking of putting it on the market.

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Most people I’ve spoken to ick past the ads that say: ‘Negotiable’ or ‘POA’ or ‘Tender’.

They want to know what price bracket a property is in.

Getting an appraisal from a licensed real estate salesperson is a good start. Getting two or three appraisals is even better.

What should you expect from these appraisals?

The Comparable Market Analysis should be a document which: Mortgagee Auction 1. Clearly describes your property and its location.

2. Compares it with similar properties – size, age, area, location etc – that have sold recently.

3. Shows you similar properties currently on the market.

4. Gives you an estimate – give or take ďŹ ve-10 per cent – of what your property should be worth on the current market.

5. Calculates the amount of commission payable when your property sells in the estimated range.

6. Tells you know what to expect from the real estate agency you’re considering dealing with, including any additional costs for advertising etc.

Would you hand over the keys to your home and share your personal issues with just anyone?

The salesperson presenting your appraisal is in effect applying for the job of marketing and selling your home. They are going to get to know you pretty well during the next few weeks – and having a positive, trusting relationship is paramount.

Check them out. Have they been in the industry long?

What have they sold recently? Do they have references from previous clients?

In general, you will be working alongside this individual, no matter how big the company logo.

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Discussing the truth about Israel The current situation in the Middle East is heartbreaking.

Sadly, most people don’t realise there is such a simple solution.

In 1947 the United Nations passed a resolution to allow Israel to become a self-governing Jewish nation.

Israel’s neighbours rejected this democratic decision and declared they would wipe Israel of the face of the earth. Consequently, Israel has been forced to defend herself or face annihilation.

However, if her undemocratic,

hostile neighbours accepted Israel’s right to exist, there would be peace tomorrow and the tragic suffering would end.

I appreciate this may sound simplistic but it is the truth. The Middle East conflict, I believe, is all about democracy versus racial hatred.

There is also another problem for many; the validity of God’s word.

There are 47 passages in the bible that tell us in the “last days” Israel will be a Jewish nation.

In 1948, against all odds, this once again became a miraculous reality.

I will finish with one of many bible verses, which clearly reveals God’s

We need truth, not religion There are literally thousands of ‘religions’ in this world.

reason he came from Heaven to earth was to defeat man’s greatest enemy death and history tells us that’s exactly what he did.

Although religious After allowing himself to people are very sincere, be crucified, he miracuthey cannot all be right lously rose from the so I see no logic in being dead. sincerely wrong.

Is this true or not? The What we really need bible tells us more than is to know ‘truth’. Like; 500 people saw him what happens when alive. we die? Do we cease to A man named Paul exist or is there life after also personally met the death? We can ignore risen Christ and later the issue but surely it would be much more sensible to know the truth.

Jesus Christ is the only person who has ever claimed to have the answer to this perplexing question, for 2000 years ago he made this radical claim: “I am the resurrection and the life whoever believes in me will live even though he dies” (John 11:25). Do you believe this?

Jesus also declared the

said: “If you declare with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be ‘saved’” (Romans 10:10).

Jesus didn’t come to bring another Religion to planet earth. Jesus came to bring eternal life and to triumph over man’s greatest enemy, death.

That’s not religion, that’s the truth. Do you believe it?

commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.

In Jeremiah 31:35-36, the Lord says: “He who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar – the almighty is his name.

Only if these decrees vanish from my sight declares the Lord: ‘will the descendants of Israel ever cease to be a nation before me’.”

By Dave Fredrickson, Mount Baptist Church

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