The Weekend Sun 24 October 2014

24 October 2014, Issue 723

The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper.

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Sky’s the limit John Russell is at again – he’s organised the fourth annual ‘Let’s Fly A Kite’ event over Waihi Beach’s skyline this Labour Weekend. On Sunday he’s expecting thousands to turn up at Island View Reserve to watch colourful creations dance in the sky and try their hand at kite-flying. Everyone’s invited to make, buy, or borrow a kite and fly it at the beach alongside some of New Zealand’s most impressive kite performers. See more on page 8. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Skinny love On the day NZ gained membership of the UN Security Council, one of the major news stories exciting Kiwis was not that we’d been accepted as a responsible and contributing partner to keep the world safe from evil; rather that Heidi had replaced Elle as the ‘front person’ for Bendon.

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I hope you appreciate use of the term front person while describing a bra model.

I put a lot of thought into that and am quite pleased with the result.

More perplexing, among the headlines on the same day, the news that NZ has a unique and independent voice and that we can make a positive difference to world affairs was obscured with the shock revelations that skinny mannequins had been dumped by leading fashion store Glassons. This, after complaints they looked underweight and their ribs stuck out. The mannequins were not an acceptable representation of real people, the protestors argued. Glassons issued an apology to customers for the “unattainable depiction of women”.

Now on your behalf, I have selflessly undertaken extensive research into the body shape of Heidi Klum, one of the world’s top real models.

In the course of this arduous and sometimes distressing task, I discovered a lot of photos of Heidi on the world wide web.

In many of these her ribs are showing. So here we have not only a real person, but one of the world’s top models, representing Bendon, a leading lingerie brand and one of NZ’s outstanding business success stories.

Bendon dumped Elle, to take on Heidi, whose ribs sometimes show.

Far be it for me to have an opinion on the body shape of Ms Klum. But it would appear she has attained the unattainable. I cannot see that you can allow mannequins to be fired for supposedly showing too much rib, while accepting that a real model can land a ‘plump’ job such as the Bendon deal. This is outrageous double standards.

Of course to really get a grip on the Body Mass Index of Heidi, I’d have to personally assess her physique close up. I’m sure my

wife will agree to this, as it would be purely in the interests of good journalism to experience the Klum midriff first hand.

Counselling dummies

Here at RR we are devastated for the skinny mannequins. They cannot help that they are under weight. They were made that way. Just as if this happened to a real person, they’d have a case for unfair dismissal and discrimination based on body shape.

We’ve set up a support group and a shelter for the skinny mannequins, because they’ll now be out of work and homeless. They will the subject of ridicule and ribbing.

Conditions inside the shelter are crowded despite the waif-like proportions of the homeless mannequins.

Out on the street, ousted by bolshy, bigger mannequins that a prominent NZ newsreader would probably describe as ‘big heifers.’

Career ahead

Our orphanage for Skinny Mannequins will feature retraining programmes. Since they are no longer allowed to display clothes, we’ve identified some career options for them, outside of the fashion industry.

Such as the Skinny Mannequin Coat Rack. What better welcome home, to be greeted at the front door by a thin waif of a model, ready to take your coat, hat and sunglasses.

The cricket season is about to start. We can always do with more wickets. A couple of twiggies would be perfect. Gives a whole new meaning to leg before wicket. Howzat!

Other potential careers for circumference-

Support network for sacked mannequins challenged dummies also includes acting as seat fillers for those wanting to drive in the bus lanes of some cities, where you need passengers in order to reap the privilege of the lanes. Being skinny, these models take up less room in the boot when they’ve finished the bus lane task.

They’d also make great tomato stakes or bean fences, those ribs would give the climbing plants something to get a grip on.

When Megafatload is extradited, six skinny mannequins will be needed as counterweights in the Southern Hemisphere to offset the lard redistribution, to keep the world spinning in equilibrium.

We could use one of the out-of-work mannequins to replace any local councillors who suddenly decide, despite being elected to office in a costly and time consuming process calling on the goodwill and trust of the ratepayers, that they don’t want the job anymore because the baubles of another office seem too appealing. The mannequins are ideal, we’d just replace a political opportunist with a spineless dummy.

Escort mannequins

Schoolboys without a girl for the school ball or other dates, will be pleased to hire one of our Escort Skinny Mannequins.

Being smaller and lighter than a standard mannequin, they are easier to dance with, and due to their genetics, their fathers are less likely to be burly, bearded, gun toting Neanderthal type mannequins from the sporting good section that will make trouble for you, when you bring the Skinny Girl Mannequin home later than the dictated 11pm curfew.

We’re not stopping at counselling for the skinny mannequins, either. Another victim of this dog-eat-dog fashion world is Elle MacPherson.

Now out of the Bendon deal, we offer Elle a shoulder to cry on. Just don’t lean too hard, we are not used to big chicks.

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‘Missile’ shatters lunch

The offending missile. Mark and Margaret Jackson with the errant scaffolding.

Mark says the pipe was accidentally dropped by a young man employed by Scaffold Systems. “He was very apologetic,” says Mark. “But I was angry and I swore at him.”

The foreman was also very apologetic. “He explained the job was behind schedule and they were in a rush. I said: ‘You just about killed my wife and I’m not the slightest bit interested that you are behind schedule’.”

Because the incident is under investigation, Scaffold Systems managing director Chris Van Schagen wouldn’t discuss it. “The matter is appropriately with Worksafe”.

He says the incident was “regrettable and fortunately not more serious. And we feel for the person involved.”

Scaffold Systems, Chris says, prides itself on its health and safety record. The employee concerned is upset and they’re talking with him.

Staff at Slow Fish took Margaret inside and applied ice to her head. She was taken to hospital, examined and released. But this week she was back at the doctors suffering dizzy spells, possibly from delayed concussion. And she wants to thank everyBy Hunter Wells one for the help she received.

A 300 millimetre piece of scaffold which became a missile when it accidentally dropped from a building site above a Mount Maunganui beachside restaurant strip could have caused serious injury or worse.

It certainly has Mark Jackson of Ohauiti rueing the day he decided to take his wife Margaret to lunch – and he wants some answers.

Mark and Margaret were having a cup of tea at ‘Slow Fish’ restaurant.

“We were waiting for our main course when it came out of the sky,” says Mark.

A 300mm piece of scaffolding weighing 450 grams fell from about four metres, ricocheting off other scaffolding and striking Margaret on the head.

“I heard a clatter and looked up,” says Mark. “But by the time I decided there was no danger and looked down again, Margaret was screaming and holding her head.”

“It was a lateral blow. Had she been struck by the end of the pipe, the consequences could have been much worse”.

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Breaking the homeless hunger cycle Every Saturday night outside Tauranga Library, a group of residents offer homecooked food to the city’s homeless – all organised on Gemma Robinson’s ‘You’re A Gem’ Facebook page.

The Welcome Bay resident started feeding the streeties about eight weeks ago.

“I noticed all the homeless people and being homeless ourselves only a few months ago – though not to the point of being on the street – I could see the need,” says Gemma.

“I decided if I can do one meal per week with the help of the community, that’s one less night they have to go hungry.”

Some nights 20-30 streeties turn up, which Gemma says has instigated “a lot of busy cooking on a Saturday”.

People donate food via the ‘You’re A Gem’ Facebook page, and everyone who helps cook at her house she’s met via her page.

“We’ve got drop-off points in each area – even people from Waihi and Katikati donate.”

Hard times

Before Gemma’s family moved from Auckland to Tauranga in April things were dire. “We had a hard time and had trouble getting our hands on food parcels; that kind of thing.”

So when their luck turned round she set up ‘You’re A Gem’ to help people donate and receive food parcels, clothing and blankets.

“We’ve got a garage full of items donated, and I was really surprised at the response.”

She tries to serve the streeties something different every Saturday, but sticks to hot food. “Streeties told us hot food is good because it keeps them warm, so we try to stick to that.”

Helpers’ children go along too – supervised at all times – to learn life lessons. “It’s good because we interact with the streeties and they’re really welcoming,” says Gemma.

“They call me ‘Sis’ and say: ‘Why are you doing this Sis?’ I say because I can go home knowing I’ve done something good for other people – that’s the only reason.”

Helping hands

Gemma’s had the same response from her helpers. “It’s not just me; it’s all of us doing this.

“Without them I wouldn’t be able to do it, because I couldn’t afford it on my own.”

Gemma’s team now offer more than food – they spread out a blanket on the pavement and lay clothes on top and tell the streeties: “Go for it!”

Gemma says all streeties use their manners and appreciate the act of kindness.

“Nearly every time they say: ‘I didn’t think you’d be back’.

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Gemma Robinson whipping up a batch of passionfruit cupcakes. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

One said they thought we’d be one of the many who’ve gone to their aid for two weeks, then given up.”

Gemma says most streeties are men, aged from early teens to 60-something.

But passers-by often give negative feedback.

Go walking in Katikati

A free walking group is now on offer to people of all levels of fitness in Katikati. The Katikati Walking Group meets Wednesdays at 9am at George Vesey Stewart Park. To find out more, call Sport Bay of Plenty recreation advisor Jen Riley on 07 578 0016 extn: 829 or email: jenr@sportbop.co.nz

“They look at us, laugh out loud and I just think it’s really rude – these people have feelings and have a right to interact, like any of us do.”

Gemma sees her informal operation as one group of friends giving to another.

By Merle Foster

Register your float

Time is running out for city residents and businesses to register their floats for this year’s Trustpower Christmas Parade.

The parade is on Saturday, November 29, in Downtown Tauranga. Download a registration form and information from www.downtowntauranga.co.nz

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‘Firm’s star role

While the Blackcaps and South Africa exerted themselves at the Bay Oval, it was a small Tauranga internet provider that was working just as hard to help broadcast the action across the globe.

Tauranga internet service provider Enternet Online Ltd (EOL) provided the vital broadcast links for national and international media, beating out much larger national players on the telecommunication grid.

Reels of cable and technology

were nestled in place across the Mount Maunganui venue, connecting print, TV and radio broadcasters to the web, all effectively managed by the local company’s mobile unit.

Cop humbled

Hero cop Deane O’Conner says it was easier jumping off a bridge into dark, freezing waters to save a life than it was standing in front of people to accept an award for bravery.

The Tauranga Police officer stripped down to his underwear and dived into Tauranga Harbour last year to save

a man, and received New Zealand Police Association’s highest award.

The Senior Constable was presented with the NZPA Bravery Award by Prime Minister John Key at a ceremony in Wellington on Wednesday.

‘Scaremongering’

Scaremongering by kiwifruit industry leaders is one of the chief reasons the Psa compensation claim against the government is on hold until next month.

That’s the view of Matthew Hooton, spokesperson for the

Kiwifruit Claim, who says the group is “taking a breather” and plans to file papers with the High Court in November.

Special housing

Tauranga developer Peter Cooney says special housing doesn’t mean cheap-looking housing.

“With councils fast tracking re-zoning of land, builders and developers are tending to build or develop slightly smaller lots, which obviously affects the total end price of the package,” says Peter. “But the quality is not compromised at all.”

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Merivale changes

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Merivale Community Centre chairman Michael Thomson. Photo by Andrew Campbell.

Merivale community is in the process of changing the Merivale Community Centre’s governing structure in a move chairman Michael Thomson says is preparing the facility for the future.

The community centre is awaiting the findings of a study on how it best sets about rebuilding across the two properties now available for it in Kesteven Ave. It’s not just the looming building project that’s bringing the changes about, but it’s helped bring focus.

“We have been talking about it for a while, this is the catalyst to bring it to a conclusion,” says Michael.

“It’s a significant project in its own right, we need to be on our game. I think it emphasises that we were already on this path anyway; but it’s brought home to us the necessity to have the right governance model.”

Constitutional changes and an

alteration in the centre’s governing structure are the result. Both the slightly re-written constitution and additional executive committee have to be approved at its Annual General Meeting on November 17.

Merivale Community Centre Incorporated is registered as a charitable and incorporated society. The current constitution was produced by the collective about eight years ago.

“Recently, we have been reviewing how it works, trying to fit the organisation for the future,” says Michael.

“There was an agreement that we would propose changes mainly round the governance area, whereas before it used to be operating as fairly large group of people; mostly out of the Merivale community who would participate.

“The proposal for the constitution is for it to go to a two-tier arrangement where there’s an executive committee, who manage day-to-day business of Merivale; and it will have a sub-committee, which is a residents’ committee, which is the

community engagement side of it.”

Michael expects the executive committee to include three-five people. Under the existing constitution there is a governance group elected at the AGM. There were 12 people in the group at the beginning of the year, now down to eight.

The new set-up is intended for the management of the business with a specific mechanism to accommodate the community engagement.

“Like any community group, we all face challenges round how do we behave into the future, and doing work around how do we best fit us for the future,” says Michael.

They also have recommendations from funders that the centre’s governance needs to be strengthened, says Michael. “And that’s what we are doing.”

“We are still very much pinned into the community, recognising there are different roles to play in the group – and that the right people are doing the right jobs.

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Summer patrol begins Labour Weekend marks the start of the Surf Life Saving beach patrol season, with beachgoers being warned to be careful while enjoying the water.

The Bay of Plenty patrol season runs from the end of October through to April, 2014.

Last year, the Mount Surf Club increased their patrols from ďŹ ve to six and Omanu increased theirs from six to seven, allowing lifeguards to remain fresh throughout the season.

Despite the increased patrols, SLSNZ CEO Paul Dalton is asking the public to be extra vigilant and choose a patrolled area while enjoying the region’s coastline. “The beach is New Zealand’s favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. “Learning about the risks and preparing yourself will mean you can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this

summer,â€? says Paul. “Make sure you are choosing a patrolled beach where you can swim between the ags and feel safe in the knowledge there are highly skilled lifeguards on hand.â€?

This season about 4000 volunteer lifeguards will spend about 200,000 hours keeping a watchful eye on 80 beaches throughout the country, helping make them a safer place for Kiwis and their families to enjoy summer.

During an average season more than 1200 people are rescued from life-threatening situations. In 2012, the number people rescued totalled more than 1600.

CafĂŠ hosts renowned anthropologist This month’s CafĂŠ ScientiďŹ que meeting in Tauranga has renowned anthropologist and writer Dame Anne Salmond speaking.

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Anne will explore how exchanges between different ways of being, particularly Maori and European, have helped to shape our past and how they might contribute to an innovative and successful society for future generations.

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Flying high in Waihi Beach skies Cover story

Bigger, brighter and more beautiful kites are set to y over Waihi Beach’s skyline as Let’s Fly A Kite returns for its fourth year on Labour Weekend.

Coordinator John Russell, a New Zealand Kite Association member, says the free family event on October 26 offers people a chance to y kites while witnessing a sky full of some of NZ’s

most impressive designs. “Last year we had between 10002000 turn up to see the visual feast – we had people streaming through all day,� he says.

The event caters to the Waihi Beach community and its Labour Weekend visitors, who are invited to “make, buy, borrow or grab a kite – bring it to the beach and y it alongside othersâ€?.

John says some of the country’s most impressive kite performers and owners are coming back to put on more

kite-ďŹ lled fun.

Stunt kite-ying specialist Marcel LaGrand, from Hamilton, will perform with his self-made ‘Tui’ kites from 10.30am.

John says Marcel is the only person in NZ to master ying three stunt kites at once.

Aucklander Peter Clark is also returning after wowing crowds with his display of huge inatable kites in 2013, with new designs and a big Birdman Kite.

Ray and Rosemary McCully will return with their beautiful deltas and stack of kites, which sees 12 or more stacked on top of each other. “They’ve also got new kites, which are quite visually

appealing,� says John.

He is ying kites himself – ďŹ rstly a 60-metre Athenree Arch with more than 40 individual kites joined together to form a gigantic arch with the word ‘Athenree’ spelt out on the apex. “The wind lifts them into the air and holds them there – it’s quite magical,â€? says John, who made the kite and named it after Athenree “because I’ve got a caravan parked thereâ€?.

Another visually surreal display will be John’s new Amethyst Kite he bought recently. “Weather-permitting I hope to get the Amethyst up. An Auckland lady made it about 20 years ago by sewing together 300-400 pieces; and she’s own it overseas.â€?

A ‘Try-a-Kite’ event for children allows them to experience kiteying too.

Let’s Fly a Kite is from 10am Sunday (October 26), at Island View Reserve, Seaforth Rd, Waihi Beach.

Phone John on: 027 281 7629.

By Merle Foster

Let’s Fly A Kite coordinator John Russell will be ying his own kites on the day. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Touring art at the gallery

Trail riding on offer

Tauranga Art Gallery is hosting Ron Brownson to present a walk and talk tour of the exhibition ‘Ian Scott: Works from the Wallace Arts Trust Collection 1966-1998’ currently on display. Ron is renowned as one of New Zealand’s most informed and entertaining speakers on art and artists.

He’s a senior curator of NZ Art at Auckland Art Gallery and has organised many touring art exhibitions.

The tour is on Saturday, November 1 at 2pm. Bookings are essential, and cost $10 each or $5 for Friends of the Gallery. To book, call 07 578 7933.

Bay of Plenty Community Trails Trust is hosting urban trail bike rides, with one planned for Katikati on Sunday, October 26 from 9am.

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Learning turning 100 This weekend one of the Western Bay’s smallest schools celebrates its biggest milestone – turning 100.

And while the district has changed dramatically since 1914, teacher Alan Firth says many Whakamarama School values remain – which is why three generations of his family have been pupils.

Organising celebrations, Alan says the school’s sole building opened near Puketoki Reserve in 1914 with 40 pupils up to Year 8 – but the original date is contested.

“It was actually opened by families working in the nearby mill owned by HH Sharplin.

“I’m pretty sure the mill put up the money, because they had all these kids racing around and they wanted them occupied.

“The Department of Education very quickly stepped in, to impose teaching criteria, and they even employed a teacher.”

Alan’s mother Marie Firth (nee Hansen) went to ‘Whaka’ school when it moved to 476 Whakamarama Rd in 1946.

“By then the mill was not the focal point of the district; a local Maori family donated the land.”

The school’s roll keeps fluctuating; once 70-something, today there’s 37 Year 1-8 pupils.

“Even though the district’s grown the number of children hasn’t, because most past pupils came from farming families.”

A pupil from 1966-1974, Alan says the school was staffed by two teachers by then and a second classroom had been added; all built by locals.

Last year his son Lewis, 13, and daughter Alice, 12, attended.

Alice remains a pupil, and Alan’s older son Jordan, now 21, also went to ‘Whaka’.

Asked why his family keeps enrolling children, Alan says: “Because we live here. One thing that’s always stood out is how the big kids look after the little kids.”

Principal Sue Waitai says while the school has a new library, astroturf, plantings and technology, other things remain.

“We still heat two classrooms using fire.”

Celebrations begin tonight at Whakamarama Hall.

For more details, visit: www.whakamarama.school.net.nz

Mount roads closing Saturday People using roads around Mount Maunganuui tomorrow should take note of the following road closures for the Wheels on Mainstreet event.

Maunganui Road from Salisbury Ave to Pacific Ave – the main shopping area – will be closed from 6am-8pm tomorrow.

Prince Ave from Maunganui Rd to Victoria Rd – and the front portion of the Phoenix Carpark from Maunganui Rd to Shadelands Lane – will also be closed 6am-8pm tomorrow.

Build your Christmas float now Te Puke Christmas Parade is set for December 6 – and the Lions Club of Te Puke is encouraging the community to start work on their floats and register for the event now.

The parade’s start-time is set for 11am, there will be cash prizes in three categories, and plans are underway for a Te Puke Craft Market to debut at the event. Registration forms are at the Te Puke Library.

By Merle Foster

SHARP TUDHOPE CONGRATULATES SHIMA GRICE ON HER PROMOTION TO PARTNER Two families with three generations who’ve attended Whakamarama School are Marie, Alan and Alice Firth, 12, and Noel Banks, Fiona, Lillia, 7, and Nina Varley, 5. Photo Bruce Barnard.

Police Labour Weekend driving warning Police are urging people to make Labour Weekend one to remember while travelling on the region’s roads – and not one to they would rather forget.

Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says with the forecast for the early part of the weekend looking good, the Bay will be an attractive place to be – and heavy traffic

flows are expected.

The 4km speed tolerance will also be enforced this weekend.

People caught doing up to 9km/h over the speed limit can face a $30 fine or 10 demerit points.

“The faster you go, the more demerit points you will get and bigger the fine will be,” says Ian. If a person incurs 100 demerit points in two years, they will lose their licence.

“People also need to drive to the conditions. This means that motorists’ speeds should be relative to the environment they are in and be really patient.

“It’s also very important to one: give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination, so you aren’t rushing; and two: everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt or properly restrained in an approved child restraint.” By Letitia Atkinson

SHIMA JOINED THE FIRM IN 2008 AND LEADS OUR EMPLOYMENT LAW AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TEAM.

Shima will join the partnership in January 2015, once the New Zealand Law Society requirements have been met.

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Battle for the $26K bedspread It was a slug fest, a test of wills between some of the biggest money in Tauranga.

Two local businessmen, Mike Farmer the car dealer and Paul Tidmarsh the captain of industry , were exchanging blows that cut deep into the wallet, bidding in $1,000 lots, more than the average weekly wage, at the Police Charity Auction.

“It was happening faster than you could say it” says new quilt owner Paul.

Caught unwittingly in the middle was a delighted Sheryl Farrow because her quilt was the prize.

It was exhilarating theatre – the crowd of fifteen hundred bayed, the

auctioneer niggled and both men bid away beyond what they intended to, for a quilt that probably neither needed.

When the hammer fell Sheryl’s big flash quilt had fetched an extraordinary $26,000 for eight local charities.

“It probably didn’t cost a lot to make but it certainly means a lot,” says Paul.

“And it’s value will only grow with time.”

Today an overwhelmed quilt maker Sheryl Farrow simply wanted to say ‘thank you’.

“I was messaged to say it fetched over $20,000. I presumed that was a typo. I am over the moon – I could not believe what he paid for it.”

What Paul Tidmarsh ‘meant to pay’ was no more than fifteen thousand dollars. But he was drawn into an arm wrestle by Mike Farmer and as he admits “I don’t give in easily.”

Sheryl’s quilt is three square metres depicting twenty famous BOP

sports people as well as some equally famous signatures – Irene Van Dyke, Sir Gordon Titjiens, Moss Burmester, Gemma Flynn, Sam Cane and the like.

But the $26,000 quilt has become too expensive to cast on the king size on a cold night.

“I had a spare wall at home where

the quilt could have hung but I believe it needs to be shared”.

The goodwill did not stop flowing with the wine Friday lunchtime.

Paul Tidmarsh has donated the quilt to the ASB Arena. The comforter has morphed into a work of art and will be framed and hung there, testament to their benevolencee and goodwill.

By Hunter Wells

Tauranga CIB trustee Detective Senior Sargent Greg Turner, ASB Arena commercial manager Ervin McSweeny, quilter Glenys Shallard, auction winner Paul Tidmarsh, and quilt designer and maker Sheryl Farrow.

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Starting the season with a fanfare, Baypark Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon says they’ve got top NZ sprint car, saloon car and super saloon car drivers, as well as the best midget car drivers racing this weekend.

To celebrate the season opening, more than 100 race cars will parade around the track at 6.15pm before dirt flies and racing begins at 6.30pm.

Bernie is putting an emphasis on family-friendly entertainment this season by renaming Western Bay of Plenty’s competition – Baypark Family Speedway.

To attract more families Bernie has rejigged family ticket prices downwards and set up a supervised children’s zone with a bouncy castle and face painting.

“The kids zone is in a secured compound with a security guard there, so mum and dad can leave the kids there in total confidence that they’ll be safe and well looked after.”

Baypark Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon.

Bernie can’t describe how excited he is about opening night.

“There have been so many good promoters and people in the sport before me who have done a huge amount of work and it’s just a pleasure to hopefully continue that legacy.”

The action-packed speedway season begins on October 25 with racing in most classes and round one of the Top Half Midget Series. For details, see

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Making men blush Her laugh could light up a room and her smile is contagious. Watch out fellas, 83-year-old Ann Tutbury is back selling her red roses for Red Cross – and I’m betting you can’t say no.

Today marks the 19th annual Red Cross Rose Day – and Ann has been backing the cause every step of the way since starting packaging, preparing and selling the red roses in 1995.

She’ll sell a rose to anyone who crosses

her path – but the young-at-heart woman has her eyes on the gentlemen.

“I love to roll my eyes at the gentlemen and flirt with them,” she giggles. “I get a good response.”

Ann guesses she’s packaged up “tens of hundreds” of red roses in the 19 years she’s been involved.

She remembers first selling the roses on the city streets.

“I can remember doing that with my sister-in-law and flirting with the men as they went for their lunch hours.

“I think there’s groups of younger folk doing the street selling now and most of us older ones sit at supermarkets with a table and chairs.”

Ann is encouraging people to purchase a red rose for a minimum $2 donation today to support the Red Cross.

Red Cross Rose Day is a major fundraiser for New Zealand Red Cross in the Western Bay of Plenty and provides valuable financial assistance to support the organisation’s humanitarian work.

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Adopt young at heart Kimmy ‘Kimmy’ is an older female cat needing a new place to call home since her owner has gone into care. She’s 13 years old, but is still young at heart and a playful cat with a beautiful nature.

All of our cats for adoption at ARRC have been de-sexed and vet-checked, and cost $60 each to adopt to help with some of the vet costs.

If you’d like to meet Kimmy, or one of our other friendly felines, please ring ARRC’s foster carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or see www.arrc.org.nz or Facebook Leone Burge with daughters Rossalee and Billie. The empty ashtray is a monument to folly - 41 years of slavery to nicotine. Leone hasn’t needed it for a month now. Photo by Hunter Wells.

Kicking the fags Leone Burge has stared death in the face a couple of times – now she stares confidently beyond an empty tobacco pouch and into the future.

Because after 15 cigarettes a day for 41 years, Leone has finally confronted her $40 a week addiction.

The Maketu mother-of-two is no longer listening to that little voice in her head, which tells her she’s craving a fag.

“The voice is still there, still tempting me, still feeding the urge. But I’m just not paying him any attention.”

Day one

Exactly one month ago at 7am one Thursday, the 56-year-old finished her tobacco and ditched her remaining rolling papers and filters.

“Only another smoker would understand,” says a rueful Leone.

“But it was the fear factor. I was

more frightened about giving up this crutch than I was of dying.”

Leone is one of the success stories to come out of Stoptober – a 31-day quit smoking challenge during October.

She hasn’t beaten the habit, not by a long stretch. But she’s dealing with it.

Health history

To help appreciate the insidious vice-like grip that nicotine has on its victims, it helps to thumb through Leone’s medical records.

It’s illuminating, scary and a salutary lesson.

After 34 years of smoking, Leone developed breast cancer and had a mastectomy.

But she kept smoking. “I knew it was wrong but I couldn’t stop.”

Then 18 months ago she couldn‘t breathe and was hospitalised with asthma and pneumonia.

“I had chronic lung disease and they told me I could die. I saw the X-rays of my lungs – lots of small white spots. Not a good

look. I talked to another smoker – but I just couldn’t get my head around it. My breathing was getting worse but tobacco still had this hold over me.”

Then one day she gazed at her beautiful children – 16-year-old Billie and 14-year-old Rossalee.

“They are too young to be without me.”

And with the help of Stoptober she decided she couldn’t “muck around no longer”.

The benefits

Leone’s deserves to feel a little smug.

“What I spent on tobacco I now spend on food. I’m eating twice as much – they say I’ll put on four-five kilograms. Food smells great and tastes great. I can now walk twice as far.”

An empty glass ashtray still sits at Leone’s backdoor – at the foot of her smoking chair.

It’s a little monument to her demons. It hasn’t been used for a month now.

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Yoga fundraiser for St John

A pathway poem with a twist

The Katikati Creative Yoga team is offering a one-off yoga event on Thursday, October 30 to fundraise for the town’s St John’s Ambulance 365 Project.

The class is from 7pm-8.30pm at the Awakened Healing Chiropractic and Yoga Centre, 6D Main Road, Katikati. Entry is $10, with proceeds going to St John’s ambulance station build fund.

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Katikati’s Haiku Pathway Committee president Margaret Beverland at the site for the new poem structure.

A new poem is being planned for Katikati’s Haiku Pathway – but this one has a twist.

With a pathway extension complete from Uretara Drive to the Uretara Bridge on State Highway 2, the pathway’s committee has come up with a new concept to showcase an additional poem.

Committee president Margaret Beverland says the new sculpture strays from the usual method of using stones to display poems along the famous trail – instead it will be a twist in six millimetre thick steel.

She says: “The twist will curve to a tilted flat face on which the poem will be inscribed using another metal for the lettering.”

Margaret says Katikati’s Geoff Mead has contributed several hours to the project, assembling a cardboard model to help the committee visualise the final structure.

She likens the look to Alan Gibbs’ huge corten steel on his Kaukapakapa property – but smaller.

“We’ve chosen a medium other than rock for this

poem as we feel the site lends itself to corten steel, and we do from time to time try another medium to bring a variation we hope will add to the sensory experience while viewing the rocks.”

Margaret says committee member Sandra Simpson saw Alan Gibbs’ sculpture and thought it could be an interesting medium to use to add variety to the pathway.

“I understand over time it weathers to a nice, velvety-looking finish. The poem will, as all poems in the pathway have been selected to do, fit in with the setting.”

The project will cost about $5000 but the committee has had three funding applications declined.

“We can’t get any further until we have the money.

Funding is a problem – it’s a hard one.”

Margaret thinks the alternative medium would be attractive – and worthy of the effort and funds.

“We just want to try something different.” To help with the project, call Margaret on 07 5491 124.

Local pony club seeking sponsorship KAIMAI

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Club secretary Jane Thomas says any form of sponsorship will be greatly appreciated to assist with the events.

“It could be anything and everything. It might be big or small, or people might want to flick a gift voucher to go into a raffle. We’re happy with anything.

“It [sponsorship] will help Maya Sutter and her run the club with general pony Gem. maintenance and running costs; and then to be able to improve some of our show and cross country jumps.

That’s one of our main goals.”

Jane says any extra funds will help to get the club of about 10 riders, aged five-17, to an annual event in Masterton.

“Basically, it all goes back into the club.”

The club is also looking for more members. For more information, email jane.thomas@xtra.co.nz or call 027 475 6543.

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A community garden in Greerton, which has been a work in progress for the last three months, will be officially opened today.

Offenders sentenced to community work have been working on the garden once a week, with up to seven offenders at any time having a chance to work

on the garden.

Corrections Tauranga Community service manager Karen van der Zee says the idea is the brainchild of probation officer Melissa Campbell, who saw the opportunity to grow ingredients for a newly-developed cooking class for offenders and also to supply offenders, who are struggling financially, with fresh produce to feed their whanau (family).

“We have been mentored through the process by Lets Grow Tauranga and Good neighbours Trust, who have given us the design of the innovative selfwatering garden beds.

“The maintenance of the garden will continue to be by the offenders while learning about different produce and companion planting so they will be able to do this in their own homes.”

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Infrastructure for the future The aim to grow New Zealand A recent report developed for Invest Bay of Plenty, the proposed Bay of Plenty spatial plan, indicated that generally, the region’s infrastructure performs well and is fit for purpose.

There are obvious local issues, which are being addressed at a local level. But overall, in comparison to the significance of trends in social change predicted from depopulation and ageing employment concerns, these are relatively minor.

It’s been straight back to business and work for me since the election. Results in the Coromandel electorate reflected the nationwide trend and I’m very grateful for the mandate local voters have given me for a second term in our Parliament. Thank you.

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Christmas comes early Papamoa is having an early Christmas pop up market on November 2.

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Sam’s a prince He may be 12 years old – but Sam Sheaff ’s already been crowned a prince. The prince of a hill that is.

Sam is the first Prince of the Hill after winning the under-18 category in the inaugural King of the Hills competition at Papamoa Hills Regional Park.

He raced up the 3.2km hillside in 19 minutes and 57 seconds, making him the seventh runner of 46 to cross the finishline.

“It makes me feel pretty special,” says Sam, who’s surprised he made it to the top that quick. “Some of the adults looked really fit.”

Dave Jaggs from Beyond Adventure Racing with Prince of Speedy Sam loves to run. He often runs up the Hill Sam Sheaff.

Mauao with a running group from Mount Co-organiser Sophie Irving says the purpose of the Maunganui Intermediate. event, organised by Beyond Adventure Racing and “I think my record for getting up is just after 10 supported by Virtually on Track, Sport BOP and Bay minutes,” says Sam, who started running to build his of Plenty Regional Council, is to encourage the comfitness for playing hockey in the winter. munity to use and enjoy the regional park.

“But it turned out to be more fun than I expected.”

“We want people to see that being part of a commuSam plans to defend his title at the next two King of nity event is fun, inspiring and a great excuse to walk the Hill events on November 12 and December 10. and run with other people.”

Right there, by the boy’s side, will be his dad Mike, The next race is a 4.8km run on November 12, folwho is most impressed with Sam’s speed. lowed by a longer 6.5km run on December 12. Races “It was pretty impressive. He surprised an awful lot start at 6.30pm at Papamoa Hills Regional Park. of people as to how quickly he did that run.”

The event costs just $10 each race, or $15 on the Sam and Mike encourage other runners or walkers of day and $25 if entering online for all three events. all ages – and people who simply love the outdoors – Children under 10 are free. to race up Papamoa Hills next month.

Tauranga Mountain Bike club will receive $5 from The race is on for residents to become the prince and

By Zoe Hunter every entry fee. princess, King and queen, or lord and lady of the hill.

Concert to aid Diane’s recovery Musicians are coming together to put on a fundraising concert for Tauranga woman Diane Wilson, who was critically injured in a car accident in Melbourne, Australia, in August.

In the crash, she suffered a broken neck, smashed pelvis and brain bleeds.

Doctors have since reattached her spine with the base of her neck and repaired her pelvis.

Diane is now talking and has been moved from Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital to the Caulfield Brain Injury rehabilitation unit after being in an induced coma for more than a week.

Friends of the Wilson family have set up a fundraising page through the Give a Little website to raise money to aid in the 23-year-old’s recovery.

So far, $22,197.79 has been raised – surpassing the goal of $500. People wanting to donate can see: http://www.givealittle. co.nz/cause/Wilsonfamily An outpouring of support has also

culminated in Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan putting together a line-up of major NZ musicians, who’ve donated their time and performances to put on a fundraising concert on October 29 at 7pm at Baycourt Theatre.

Gray says they’ve organised a good line-up for the concert.

Gray and Brendan will be joined

by Shane Cortese, Chet O’Connell, Chris Gunn, Tom Sharplin, Jodi Vaughan, members of the True Legends Touring Band, and other local musicians. Bookings are at Ticketek on 0800 842 538 or call Baycourt on 07 577 7189.

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They are welcoming personal travel manager Simon Hocking to the team.

Specialising in music and performing arts tours, Simon has arranged successful tours for New Zealand-based musical groups, from small school bands to large nationally selected music groups for many years.

Owner Shane Kennedy says it’s a highly specialised area where experience and attention to detail is absolutely critical and now Tauranga benefits by having Simon based at House of Travel.

For groups including brass, concert, jazz or stage bands everything from Orchestra Choir

travel through to Performing Arts Groups, Simon manages all the core travel services that House of Travel are renowned for.

Simon wraps that with specialised knowledge to pre-arrange venues, support services, equipment care and insurances, and with global contacts

these journey’s become very personalised, some can be guided by Simon himself.

Recent successful tours include work for Christ College, Cashmere High School, Manurewa High School, NZ Youth Pipe Band, NZ National Brass Band, and NZ Male Choir.

These arrangements can be wide and varied, from domestic journeys through NZ to global experiences into the likes of Europe and North America.

Shane says House of Travel is proud to welcome Simon to Tauranga and offer his services across the Bay of Plenty.

To learn more, consider attending our introduction evening on October 30.

“As Tauranga grows in diversity, and as more services are required, House of Travel continues to service our community well,” says Shane.

Travelling light when backpacking the country If you’re anything like me – the ability to travel light is an art. So The Weekend Sun has put together a checklist to help travellers backpacking around New Zealand to bring the right amount of stuff and save space for all the shopping I know you’re planning to do

along the way. First of all, you’ll need a Visa, passport, travel insurance and a credit card or extra cash.

Check you’ve had all your health shots, a sturdy backpack and of course – your beach gear. Aotearoa is full of beautiful beaches and opportunities to take a quick dip, so

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You’ll need warm day clothes and pyjamas, strong walking shoes, as well as your ID and a couple of outfits for when you’re exploring the night life. Finally, a camera or video camera is a must-have in my opinion. This is so you can capture and save all the memories from

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A student’s passion for bringing happiness Bethlehem College student Natasha Cox is realising her life’s passion is to bring happiness to people’s lives and explore the world.

The 17-year-old is fundraising to go to Ecuador next year as part of a five-month volunteer trip to help children.

“I have an incredible opportunity to help others by travelling to Ecuador with a company called Lattitude Global Volunteering to volunteer for five months with children.

“I will be volunteering in schools/caring placements, working with children in care, children with physical disabilities, children with learning difficulties and street children,” says Natasha.

“I will help with teaching, caring, gym, dance and general art, gather street children through the outreach programme, help with English and much more.”

Natasha wants to take them the message of self-worth, and explore the intricacies of other cultures and peoples.

This trip will give Natasha the opportunity to spend her gap year volunteering while combining her passion of helping others.

“Often I find that school work, mundane chores etc, fill my life, and my passions are pushed to the bottom.

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She needs $9000 to go on the trip.

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Children taking control of city streets On October 26, The Strand between Wharf St and Hamilton St will be closed for the first Stranded Sundays event for the summer. Between 11am and 2pm, adults can enjoy a relaxing time catching up with friends and family, while the children play.

Mainstreet coordinator Karena Mattson says Stranded Sundays is very much a placemaking event.

“It’s just a Charli, 4 and Bella McDonald, 3, make good use of the giant lego family fun day blocks on The Strand at last year’s Stranded Sundays. Photo by Daniel Hines. really. It’s a

Downtown Tauranga’s Stranded Sundays event is returning this Labour Weekend, bringing with it family fun for all.

great summer event and it’s all for families to come down and have some fun.”

Karena says The Phoenix, Comida, Macau Bar and Cornerstone Pub have combined forces to organise a great day’s entertainment.

“On display will be the Bay of Plenty Mustang Club, the VW Club and hot rods.

So if you love classic cars – this is the place to be.

“Plus there’ll be some live music and a whole lot of fun, so come and hang out on the Strand for the first of the season of Stranded Sundays.”

There’ll also be some skipping ropes, building blocks and other fun activities for the children.

The event happens every third Sunday

Adventurers introduce a taste of ‘extreme’ Tauranga will play host to the firstever screening of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival this month thanks to outdoor adventurers Richard Watson and Shem Banbury.

Top films are selected from the annual festival in Wanaka to tour New Zealand – but Tauranga was originally left off the list.

So Richard and Shem approached the organisers, who encouraged them to run their own screening in the city.

As a result, the festival will screen for the first time at Tauranga Art Gallery on Thursday, October 30 at 7pm.

“We’re hoping for approximately 100 people to come and experience the movies, which will feature extreme kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering,

ultra-running, snowboarding and wing suit jumping,” says Richard.

Movies will be split into two sections: a NZ section of four films featuring New Zealanders and an international section.

“We have Macpac as our major sponsor, ‘NZ Wilderness Magazine’, The Rock House and Avenues Physio Fitness as silver sponsors,” says Richard.

“This will allow us to have lots of spot prizes in the night.”

The inaugural Tauranga screening of the NZ Mountain Film Festival is at Tauranga Art Gallery on October 30 at 7pm. Cash bar and nibbles provided.

Tickets cost $15 from www.mountainfilmfestival-tauranga.nz or door sales $20. By Zoe Hunter

Tauranga’s first-ever screening of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival is happening this month.

Bringing a little more positivity to the table ‘Don’t find a fault, find a remedy.”

– HENRY FORD When something new or different is proposed it’s easier to find things to object to than to recommend. It requires more effort to find what may work than point out the flaws. However, taking this approach is more inspiring, creates a healthier environment from which to progress and is definitely more productive. And if you don’t agree with a proposal, rather than criticise it come up with an alternative. What steps could you take that would help you see the strengths of a proposal as well as the faults?

If you’d like to know more about coaching phone Mary Parker for a complimentary session on 07 577 1200, or visit www.coachingtheattitude.co.nz

of the month, with the final Stranded Sundays on December 14.

In case of bad weather the event will be cancelled, but will still go ahead in light rain.

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Chocolate, chutney and chillies With hundreds of Cadbury chocolate fish, delicious chutneys and chillies and a free barbecue, Growers Direct has the recipe for a fun Labour Weekend event.

The Te Puna centre’s free event is returning on October 25-26 with the company’s popular chutneys and chillies, a free barbecue and the giant children’s treasure hunt for about 500 chocolate fish.

Owner Paul Nielsen is inviting residents to visit the centre for a fun-filled celebration, as well as be inspired by the “phenomenal” range of vegetables grown in the gigantic seedling area.

“Our stunning seedling area boasts more than 20 varieties of tomatoes, as well as 25 varieties of our very tasty chillies and

peppers and much more.”

And Paul says Labour Weekend is the quintessential time for growing and planting vegetables.

“This weekend is the perfect time for people to get their vegies in. It’s just traditionally the time to plant.”

To help keen gardeners start their summer garden, Growers Direct has recently launched its new website www.growerdirect.co.nz Paul is encouraging residents to go online, or follow their blog, for a full range of their products as well as tips and ideas on how to grow a great garden.

As plant growers themselves, staff are also on-hand at the store year-round to offer genuine guidance.

The free Labour Weekend celebration is at Growers Direct in Te Puna on Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, from 10am-2pm.

By Zoe Hunter

Owner Paul Nielsen in the vegetable area at Grower Direct.

Sandwiches, cakes and good company Markets

Like many people, Angela Armer and Sue Dobson enjoy getting together with close friends for an afternoon of catching up over some good food.

After visiting many Tauranga cafes and restaurants, the girls felt something was missing – which is why they’re opening a new business where people can enjoy a relaxing and fun get-together in the charming surroundings of Whakamarama.

Angela and Sue’s new business – The Silk Tree – opens in November.

“Think of a beautiful rural setting in the Tauranga area, tables arranged on the lawn, crisp white linen, and an eclectic mix of antique china and you’re getting close to what The Silk Tree is all about,” say Angela and Sue. “Add in a delicious selection of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and, of course, the all-important The Silk Tree owners Angela Armer and Sue Dobson. tea served from the traditional tea pot – and the Photo by Tracy Hardy. recipe is almost complete.”

High Tea afternoons will be held on selected dates Angela and Sue are on the same page when they throughout summer, with the first on Saturday, say they want their guests to enjoy a relaxing and fun November 1 at 2pm. afternoon in the delightful country-like surroundings.

Contact Angela and Sue now to reserve a table as “And we’ll be having a little surprise at each tickets are strictly limited. Christmas bookings are of the High Tea afternoons to bring a smile to

By Zoe Hunter being taken now. our guests’ faces.”

Shopping for summer fashion Summer is on its way, and with it comes an exciting range of new fashions and season sales.

And for some of the best prices in the Bay, Fashion Island is the place to go.

Nestled in Papamoa, the array of outlet stores offer a large range of clothes and items at bargain prices, as well as new

season fashions – making it a fantastic option for style and savings.

The Weekend Sun has a $30 Fashion Island voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us what where Fashion Island is located?

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, October 29.

Going vintage Athenree Homestead is opening its doors this Sunday from 10am-3pm to let locals and visitors take a trip down memory lane and rediscover the past this Labour Weekend.

Homestead volunteers will offer historical tours, Devonshire teas and yesteryear portraits –meaning guests can have their photographs taken in a real heritage setting while dressed in vintage clothes. The homestead has costumes to fit all ages and sizes. Only cash facilities on the day. For information, call 07 863 4363.

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Get on top of your game During six short months of coaching at Tauranga Golf Club I’ve noticed many trends in club golf – and most can be fixed with a little change of concept and practise.

This week I’ll talk about a concept that compares making a swing versus making a hit – there’s been some great examples on TV lately.

For all those shots you hit where the ball rolls along the ground, big divots, shanks, the high right and the low left, they’re largely caused

from one thing – a loss of posture.

By the time you get connection with the ball, you’re nothing like you were at your set-up – this has a huge effect on the clubface.

You hear from PGA Tour commentators week in and week out that those winning are maintaining their angles in their golf swing.

Easier said than done,

but I believe for players that cannot beat 2000 balls a week there’s an easier way – make a golf swing and not a hit.

I suggest next time you’re out on the practice fairway or out for a few holes, try to take note of what your finish position feels like and associate it with one player you like the look of on TV. Practise holding the finish position to get that feeling. From here forget about other technical thoughts, hold the club face, release and follow through.

Now you know what your finish position feels like, set up to the ball as per normal, look at your target and imagine breaking that flag stick and think ‘get to the finish position’.

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Training together as a team Jason Whitelaw, of Beyond Personal Training, is a firm believer in the benefits of group fitness training. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

“Basically they area a big team and they feel like they After starting pumped up and primed, the can’t let the team down.” hardest challenge for most people usually Women’s outdoor fitness classes are another group option being offered – on Tuesdays and Fridays 9am comes about a month after starting a at Mount cenotaph, for details call Diana new fitness regime.

021 0474 6155 – along with group outdoor personal training sessions at Moa Park on Mondays, Wednes“When that fitness honeymoon period’s over it can be pretty tough,” says Dave Jaggs, a partner in Beyond days and Fridays at 6am and 9.05am. For details, call Mark on 021 0229 7095.

Personal Training. “That’s where being part of a Dave and partner Jason at Beyond Personal Training training group really helps.” run group programmes weekdays in Tauranga – with It’s a benefit that almost everyone who runs group classes at the Tauranga Domain and Gordon Carmiexercise programmes talk about – whether it’s with a chael Reserve. For details on days and times call Dave fitness class or competing as a member of the team. on 021 0241 5808.

Diana Bomford, who runs women’s outdoor fitness Other activities include the Papamoa Dog Walking classes at the Mount cenotaph agrees, saying the social Group’s fortnightly ramble through the area. They aspect and being part of a group can help encourage meet Palm Beach Plaza, Saturdays 9am, call Tennille people to keep active when struggling with motivation. Both are offering some of the handful of options 021 030 6835 for details.

While on Thursday history enthusiasts can comget active outdoors in group activities as part of Play bine their interest with fitness, with a guided tour in the Bay’s ‘Outdoors October’ sports promotion of Downtown Tauranga’s early settlement features next week.

by Ned Nicely. Meet at 1.30pm in Cliff Rd, behind Dave happily says the enthusiasm and motivation police station. For details, call Ned 027 6770 880. of his group members speaks for itself, with most turning up “rain, hail or shine”.

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Cool products for the summer Tauranga is blessed with great weather and once again this year Payless Plastics have a wide range of Intex metal frame and inflatable pools to keep residents cool during summer.

With the easy access to water and swimming, water safety is important, say the team at Payless Plastics.

So having children become confident in water at an early age with constant parental supervision is important with water recreation.

The team say the Intex range of products caters for small children with inflatable water supports, with lots of fun toys including dive sticks to encourage older children to be confident under water.

Pools can make life easy to keep children cool when they get home from school – or for weekends by the pool.

“There are lots of sizes of pools allowing parents to find even a very

small pool for the littlest members of their family.”

They say there’s a large range of toys to float on and play with; floating rings and loungers, balls and ball games are always popular.

Payless Plastics also have a good range of covers, solar covers, and filter pumps for Intex pools. The team say covers are important as they reduce the amount of evaporation of the chlorine in the sunshine and also keep leaves and other rubbish out.

“Having a bowl next to the pool to get the kids to step into before they get into the pool helps keep floating dirt in the pool reduced to a minimum.”

Payless Plastics also have a good range of wellpriced pool chemicals, will test your pool water for free, and can assist with your parts requirements.

Payless Plastics owner Kathy Hardy with some of their pool toys.

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The pool is cool - Memorial Pool manager Letitia Jackson knows for a fact.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Swimmers of all ability are invited to take a dip in the revamped Memorial Pool when it officially opens for the summer this weekend.

Tauranga’s Memorial Pool opens on October 25, with a celebration pool party planned the following weekend.

Pool manager Letitia Jackson says from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on November 2 there will be games in out and out of the water, with small prizes and a free barbecue.

“It’s going to be a great day out for the family, especially if the sun is shining. Come and have a nice, refreshing swim outdoors – and the park is right

next door if you really want to tire out the kids.”

Recently undergoing a revamp and a fresh coat of paint, Memorial Pool features a 25metre pool, and a paddling pool. There’s also a learner’s pool for those starting out in the water.

Letitia says Memorial Pool is also ideal for swimmers who just want to cool off or do laps.

“All abilities are welcome. It’ll be great to see everyone down here for a swim during the summer.”

Memorial Pool is open Monday-Friday from 6am to 7.30pm. Weekends and public holidays opening hours are 9am to 6.30pm. The pool opens this Saturday with the pool party on November 2.

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Tauranga Girls’ College students Lydia Gilmour, 16, and Zoe Beck, 14, are this year’s Brother Design Stars competition winners.

Stitching up new machines and futures Tauranga Girls’ College students can now stitch up fashion-filled futures a little faster with eight new Brother sewing machines at school after two classmates won the Brother Design Stars competition.

Lydia Gilmour, 16, and Zoe Beck, 14, outshone more than 200 entries and 12 finalists throughout the nation to win over a panel of judges and be named supreme winners of the 2014 competition.

Along with the school contribution, the girls will personally receive a $699 fabric and paper cutting machine and a $799 sewing machine respectively – alongside return flights to Auckland and accommodation, professional photo shoots, shopping sprees, and other goodies.

Zoe is enthusiastic about the fruits of her labour.

“I’m really looking forward to receiving my own computerised An on site milliner will design a fascinator or hat to compliment your outfit, exclusive to 131 Fashions, Hamilton.

sewing machine. Also, I look forward to presenting my school with four brand new Brother machines to kit out our textiles room.”

The teens both took medals in the Global Connexions secondary school fashion and art competition earlier this year, and Zoe won two golds at the Tokoroa wearable arts competition.

Zoe says she’s always loved clothes, and right from the start she rocked a unique style.

“I started sewing when I was at primary school – using all sorts of fabric offcuts from home.”

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The Tauranga branch of Forest and Bird is hosting a children’s event at Mount Maunganui on Saturday, November 8.

The rock pools children’s event will have marine biologist Meg Graeme.

Families can meet at the Mount Maunganui Surf Club at 1:30pm.

To book, or for more information, call Kate on 07 576 6510 or email:tauranga.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

Michelle and Elijah Jamieson, Toni and Danielle Thomas, Natasha Brokenshire, Bella and Georgia Davoreen, Milan Lee, Sophie Amott and Reign Hammond. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Papamoa’s class of 2015 is waiting A new kindergarten being built in Papamoa East to cater for the growing number of families moving into the area will open next April - but right now the focus is on fundraising.

The foundations are laid for Wairakei Kindergarten in Golden Sands and builders are on-site, but establishment committee member Michelle Jamieson says they need to raise $20,000 to cut even when the dream facility opens.

“The money our committee raises will go towards physically building the facility. We weren’t given full funding, so now we have to fundraise for it,” says Michelle.

“It’s quite a sought-after area and there is heaps of property being sold here for homes which bumps up the values,” says Michelle, who adds that the facility is costing $1 million.

The building on the corner of Wairakei Ave and Golden Sands Drive – with a name reflecting

Wairakei Stream as a significant cultural and environmental feature of the area – will cater to 40 two-five-year-olds, with other groups planned and a whanau room available.

“This kindy is part of the Tauranga Region Kindergartens,” says Michelle. “Like all other TRK kindergartens it will be an Enviroschool – so very much focused on the environment, being green and living with nature.”

Michelle says while Golden Sands has daycares, kindergartens are a different option – and there isn’t one in Papamoa East.

“I don’t think people realise the difference between kindergartens and daycare.

“Kindergartens are peer grouporientated; they aim to group children of the same age for learning and are more structured.

“At kindergarten you get to know the children, the parents and become a community of learners who grow together through their school years.

“We are still in communication with the community about what

they want and what they need – it’s quite different to daycares, which are open all day.”

TRK principal Peter Monteith says kindergarten focuses on education of children, not just their care, and all teachers will be trained and registered.

He says: “Wairakei Kindergarten’s proposed hours, including term breaks, reflect the nearby school’s hours.

“This is a good preparation for children when they move onto school.

“We’ll support children in transition with regular school visits and by maintaining professional relationships with new entrant teachers.”

Peter says no fees will be charged for those using their 20 Hours Free ECE. “We do however request a donation of $4 per family, per day.

This makes kindergarten the most accessible early childhood service.”

To donate funds or help the kindergarten call: 07 578 0452 or search for the Wairakei Kindergarten Facebook Page. By Merle Foster

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Tips for mums and dads when child shopping falters Taking small children out shopping can be stressful. They love to explore and their little hands love to touch.

But what happens when your little bundle of joy acts like a bull in a china shop and break something?

the store can ask you to pay for the goods broken.

If shop staff saw your child handling the goods and didn’t take reasonable steps to stop damage from occurring, you may not be liable for all the loss. Ultimately, you’re responsible for supervising your children.

Don’t rely on shop staff to watch your child.

The Consumer Affairs advocacy group gives this advice for your next shopping trip.

Store at fault

Supervising children

The law says you have to ‘exercise due care’. This means you must take reasonable care not to damage whatever goods you’re handling.

If you bring children into a shop, you’re responsible for supervising them. If you don’t look after them and they break something,

Sometimes the store may have caused or contributed directly to the damage. For example, if items are stacked or displayed on an unstable shelf, the store can’t ask you to pay for the damaged goods.

customer. You may also have to pay for any damage caused to shop fittings. In many cases the loss will equal the retail price of the goods.

The store can get a replacement at wholesale price, so why do I have to pay the retail price?

The store can recover all its losses – and is entitled to claim compensation from the person who caused the damage. The store can choose to claim on their insurance; this depends on whether it’s worthwhile for them. Remember, their insurer may pursue you to recover what they had to pay the store.

Paying for damage

Accidental damage

This depends on the product’s value and perhaps any loss of profit from the store now being unable to sell the good to another

You may not have to pay for damaged goods when an event outside of your control leads or contributes to damage. For

Teen sexting, alcohol and bullying in a booklet Tauranga Moana Safe City has released a new and free 36-page booklet that assists parents with information and advice on how to care for their teens.

Produced by Tauranga Moana Safe City with funding from ACC, the Teen Tools Parent Pack is available via schools and community organisations.

The booklet captures the wealth of information, available on www.teentools.co.nz, and is designed to assist parents with information and advice, as well as providing a directory of contacts for both local and national support groups and organisations.

Topics covered include living in modern families, safe partying, relationships, mental health, bullying, road safety, NCEA, sexting, gaming and alcohol information.

Raewyn Mortensen with the booklet offering valuable parenting advice on teenagers.

Tauranga Moana Safe City’s Mike Mills and Programme Manager Raewyn Mortensen jointly edited the booklet, having worked on the content for the past four months.

They are both delighted with the outcome and the positive response it’s receiving from the community.

Raewyn says feedback from parents are that the booklet is relevant, comprehensive and easy to read.

“School health nurses and local agencies are pleased to have our website and this hard-copy resource available

to them.

“Parenting has changed significantly in the past decade and the world is a lot more complex with the arrival of the internet, cell phones and social media.

“Having a guide like this lets parents know that the challenges they are having are normal, and also it is reassuring to know that most teenagers are actually doing ok, as borne out by national research we have cited in the booklet.”

The booklet can be ordered online, viewed online, or downloaded from www.teentools.co.nz

example, you have to move quickly to the shop exit because of a fire alarm.

On the way you’re pushed by the crowd and upset a table with glasses on it.

In this case it’s unlikely you’d pay for the broken glasses as: it’s reasonable to take care of yourself rather than property when your life may be at risk.

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Salads, summer and savings The costs of food consumes a large part of the weekly budget – but there are many ways to make the most of dollars we spend.

Now the is weather is getting warmer why not make some salads at home and have a selection ready to go in the fridge?

And with Daylight Saving here, the barbecue season begins, with thoughts of dusting off old barbecue or buying a new one. The higher costs of the meat can often be off-set by bulking up on salads. There are many types of salads you can prepare with just a few items from your pantry.

This week’s recipe goes well with grilled meats. It’s a cauliower salad with a mustard herb and caper dressing. With one large cauliower you can make this delicious salad, which can accompany your grilled lamb or steak. It’s also great with cold meat, such as corned beef or ham.

Putting spring on a plate It’s spring time. That means our palettes are changing, ready for fresher, lighter meals.

When it comes to spring meat, lamb is our choice.

Sprinkle it with bold-avoured spices including saffron, cumin, smoked paprika. Spring lamb is also good with sweet peppers, garlic and onions, chickpeas and lentils, lemon, raisins, artichokes, anchovies – or the traditional potatoes, coriander and rosemary.

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Cauliower salad Ingredients 1 large cauliower, cut into sprigs 1 Tbsp mild curry powder 2 Tbsp mild prepared mustard 1 Tbsp brown sugar 2-3 drops Worcester sauce 150-200 ml prepared mayonnaise 4 gherkins, chopped 1 Tbsp capers Ÿ cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper

Method Blanch the cauliower in boiling, salted water briey then refresh with cold water and drain well. Mix the brown sugar, mustard, curry powder, Worcester sauce with a little hot water. Add to the mayonnaise with capers, parsley and gherkins. Season the cauliower and stir in the sauce so the cauliower is well coated, then refrigerate until required.

This salad lasts a couple of days kept covered in the fridge.

The lack of sustaining food choices As part of the programme with our Eat for Keeps free challenge next year we’ll be challenging cafes and other food service outlets to provide a range of more sustaining food items.

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local New World BrookďŹ eld cafe and David and Sue Blomquist, who own a bakery of the same name at Greerton.

With a lack of blood-sugar control being at the heart of the Lots of people I know, including obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemics, it’s actually quite crucial myself, get very frustrated with the lack of sustaining food choices cafes offer a range of more sustaining, diabetic-friendly options to in many cafes.

It’s often hard to ďŹ nd even a sus- customers.

It’s quite heartening taining wholegrain sandwich, and to see a trend in this most of the cakes, slices, mufďŹ ns – apart from bran mufďŹ ns, which direction and a few examples include aren’t everyone’s cup of tea – and Pronto at The Mount, other baked goods are primarily made of fast-digesting white our offering a delicious chocolate cake made and sugar. And many of these primarily with almond have giant serving sizes. our.

The cafe and coffee culture Esquires Bayfair make around the country is obviously really tasty chicken becoming increasingly popular; and every week many of us enjoy and tuna wraps full of protein – the chicken one is spiced several visits to these establishup with pesto, and MufďŹ n Break ments.

EFK has worked with a number Bayfair has a really good chilli of cafes during the last few years, chicken, grain bread sandwich. and these include the Robert Robert Harris always has a good Harris coffee roasters chain, our range of sustaining, wholegrain

sandwiches on offer.

It’s simply not that difďŹ cult to even up this massive, simple carbohydrate domination by substituting some of the white our with the likes of almond, soy, buckwheat and/or spelt ours, rolled oats and throwing in an egg or two.

This restores the crucial protein, fat and carbohydrate balance, and adds more avour and ďŹ bre.

Because these food options are far more sustaining, smaller portions sizes can be offered to offset the extra cost of using these quality ingredients.

If you own a local cafe or food-service outlet and have developed food options like this, or would like to know more, we’re keen to meet with you and let the public know about what you have on offer.

Any feedback is appreciated – call: 027 2941980 or email: leigh@eatforkeeps.com

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Men pucker up in pink lippy for breast cancer

Taylor Burley

SunMedia blokes Hunter Wells, David Tauranga and Bruce Barnard looking pretty in pink.

What would you pay to see the blokes in your office wear bright pink lipstick for a day?

The colour pink during October – aptly named Pinctober – is a visible way to show support for those with breast cancer as well as being a whole heap of fun.

The colour pink represents compassion, nurturing and love.

However, pink is not everyone’s favourite colour.

“In fact some people, I’m sure, don’t like the colour in the least and that’s okay,” says Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust service manager Lea Lehndorf.

“I don’t expect everyone to be wearing pink during October – that’s my job.”

Lea says there’s other ways the community can get involved in

supporting the local service without the need to dress in pink.

“You can convince others to wear pink instead,” she laughs.

This is where the Lipstick Challenge idea came to be. Challenge a ‘bloke’ at your workplace to wear bright pink lipstick for the day – and encourage him by getting others at work, staff or customers, to sponsor him in this challenge.

How much will they pay for a good giggle and for a good cause?

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More reasons to supplement with CoQ10 Co enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the most important things made by your body. The crucial function of CoQ10 is to shuttle electrons in the final part of making our energy. The main symptom of low CoQ10 is low energy. Some illnesses also increase demands for CoQ10 especially MS, Parkinson’s, Polymyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and heart muscle problems.

Last week we looked at the problems caused by cholesterol lowering medications.

Even the drug companies that make statins hold patents to combine CoQ10 with statins. To read more go to the Archive section in the Weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz and go back to the May 26th 2014 edition to read more.

The most likely cause of fatigue with these health problems is they reduce our cells ability to produce energy. Most cells have mitochondria- these are our cell engines that take the energy in food and convert this into the energy we need to live.

These diseases appear to reduce the amount of

energy being produced. For example, research shows that people with CFS make much less energy than healthy people. In most cases, excess free radicals damage mitochondria so they do not work efficiently. This is a little like disconnecting one of the spark plug leads in your car engine then wondering why it has less power.

Adding a well formulated, rapid absorption form of CoQ10 lifts circulating CoQ10 and is quickly directed to its main role of making energy. This is why people often notice improvements in energy and muscle function within a few months of taking CoQ10.

In most cases I use the patented rapid absorption CoQsol® but also my MTQ10 which is a complex of energy nutrients including B vitamins, CoQ10 and other compounds. Give me a call if you are unsure what to do. This column is now fortnightly. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant. co.nz. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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Introducing a lipstick that loves your lips As women become more educated about skin care, natural products such as Living Nature have become more popular. Anne Darley at Hardy’s Organic has been a make-up aficionado for many years.

“Natural products are so much kinder son had a severe case of sunburn and he desperately wanted to put something on the skin and they actually repair and cooling and soothing on. I tried the nourish the tissues.” hydrating gel and he raved about it”.

Hardy’s Organic have received many And another: testimonials for the Living Nature range We rely on your Manuka Honey Gel a such as: lot in my family. It seems to work magic “I’m 46 and the one beauty on lots of things, minor skin irritations product I wouldn’t do without or burns, but most importantly it is the is Living Nature Harekeke only thing that stops a coldsore from Extra Hydrating Gel. I love developing into a nasty sore! the feel as it goes on after Here’s one for the lipstick range: cleansing. It immediately The lipsticks are great as they do revives and refreshes my skin. not taste of anything and keep your I recommend it to everyone lips moist and the colour stays on and who compliments me on my skin. Putting this gel on always looks great!

The new lipstick, Precious, is a fabudry areas of the body does lous colour. wonders. My 16-year-old Health consultant Anne Darley putting make-up on Hardy’s Papamoa manager Marion Olsen.

Wearing the high price of fashion in heels This is a conversation I commonly have with female clients (and the odd closet male), which typically starts with a comment about their fancy high heel shoes in relation to a pain condition.

It typically ends with a stare telling me to proceed with caution.

Like most things in life, that feel good but we know are bad for us, negative thoughts are tempered by pleasing aesthetics of elongated calve muscles and elevated height.

The cold hard fact is raising

the heel throws the body out of alignment. It changes the weight bearing to the forefoot, hyperextending the knee and hip, and increasing lumbar lordosis by tilting the pelvis forward.

This stresses the plantar fascia, shortens the achilles’ tendon, hamstrings and hip flexors; and leads to tendonosis, stress fractures, spinal and joint problems, nerve damage, metatarsalgia, corns, bunions and ingrown toe nails.

Quite a price for fashion isn’t it?

It depends how much pain you’re

in; and it comes down to that “balance thing” again.

I usually advise clients heels are okay if used sensibly and for short time periods.

But switch to small heels or platform shoes for longer activities.

Otherwise, provide necessary arch support.

Again variety and balance are key, including stretching tight muscles and plantar facsia and performing regular posterior pelvic tilts.

If you need help to assess your biomechanics for suitable footwear, please feel free to contact me. We offer a full range of fashionable

Offering beauty and all things vintage It might be in a different location, but Tres Chic still offers vintage giftware and beauty products.

Tres Chic owner Melanie MacDougall.

Now nestled in Grey Street, next to ACC, Tres Chic, owned by Nig and Melanie MacDougall, has the perfect gift to brighten someone’s day.

Owner and director Melanie says they have been in the

new store coming up three weeks now.

“It’s not the average gift shop, we do things from old ladders to new scarfs to expensive jewellery and old lamps.”

Tres Chic also offers scented candle and soap, cards and plenty of other unique giftware. Melanie and Nig invite people to come down and check out the new location and the great items they have to offer.

orthotic footwear and insoles, with our clinic podiatrist tending to all foot problems.

I have tried other lipsticks, but nothing sticks quite as Living Nature Lipstick. Your product is sensational.”

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Basestation tech hub almost ready A collective of local entrepreneurs are turning Tauranga’s back-street into the centre for innovation and opportunity using digital tools and talents.

Durham St is getting ready to host a vibrant and enterprising community of digitally-

focused businesspeople.

The ďŹ rst oor of 148 Durham St – called Basestation, a collaborative communications and technology space funded entirely by a small group of Tauranga’s entrepreneurial businesspeople – is about to open and is gearing up to welcome new residents.

Tauranga boy Steven Vincent is proud to be on this new road

to creating opportunities for his hometown.

Building his company Technologywise from the ground up with business partner Michael Doerner, he saw becoming a co-investor in Basestation a natural progression. “I’ve always thought in those ďŹ rst years if I hadn’t had to waste time working from home – far less efďŹ cient – then energy, ďŹ nding

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Being big enough to know we’re small Following the squabbles in Auckland and Wellington over sports stadiums, I welcome the news that Sport NZ is doing a stocktake of sport facilities in each region.

A comment from a visiting Sport NZ ofďŹ cer resonated with elected members – “NZ needs to be big enough to know we’re small.â€?

NZ’s population is less than Sydney’s. So when Tauranga invests in facilities, we need to look closely at our neighbours. For instance, we’ve got two great rugby stadiums within a 90 minute drive, and they don’t cost Tauranga ratepayers a cent!

Tauranga’s Bay Oval Trust is a ďŹ ne example. They had a vision for a boutique, affordable facility to host world class daytime cricket. They

fundraised and delivered it.

Tauranga ratepayers only contribute $100,000 per year for ďŹ eld maintenance of the Oval (because we own the grounds).

The Oval ďŹ lls a niche for international matches with an intimate crowd, picturesque setting, low overhead costs, and a wonderful playing surface.

It competes against similar grounds in New Plymouth, Nelson, and Queenstown to be NZ’s best boutique facility for international daytime cricket.

This is a smarter approach than competing against the big city stadiums.

Tauranga can get good return on investment for supporting boutique events; we just need to invest wisely.

See this column in full on www.sunlive.co.nz

City companies vie for awards

Two Tauranga companies will ďŹ nd out if they’ve won ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition on October 30, at the grand ďŹ nal in Wellington.

Little Mouse and Enumero in Tauranga are two of three Bay of Plenty companies selected to advance to the next stage of the competition.

The entrepreneurs join 36 fellow regional winners in the next stage.

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Sainsbury means business His moustache is arguably the most famous in New Zealand. And his big voice and jolly smile has presented the nation’s current affairs on television for many years.

Going out on his own after finishing with TV One’s ‘Close Up’ programme – Mark Sainsbury will be sharing personal challenges of becoming his own boss on October 31 from 1pm-4pm at Club Mount Maunganui.

Describing himself as by no means a business expert, Mark jokes he’s the afternoon’s entertainment for Epic Promotion’s Let’s Talk Business event.

This is because he’ll be talking alongside people he calls true business gurus – Andrew Patterson, David Thexton and Phil Holland.

“My wife has a suburban law practice and she

always used to say to me: ‘You’ve got no idea what it’s like being in business’,” says Mark.

“In journalism you have such a great life, every day is different and you meet different people. I had this fantastic and privileged life.

“You come out of that and suddenly realise you can’t sit there and wait for people to knock on your door – you have to sell yourself, your services and what you’re doing.”

Although there’s plenty of perks to being your own boss, says Mark, who’s been voicing a show on RadioLive and has recently test-driven a $184,000 M4 BMW in exchange for a write-up in Wellington’s ‘Capital Magazine’.

But the key is to keep these jobs ticking over, says Mark.

“Make challenges and do things that are different and take you out of your comfort zone.

Adapt to change, but don’t lose sight of your core values.”

Mixing business with pleasure, Mark is opting to drive to the city in his 1963 Lincoln Continental four-dour convertible.

He loves coming to the Bay of Plenty. It’s a place he says that always seems to defy the odds.

“Whenever you come to the Bay there’s always a lot of energy around; there’s a lot of entrepreneurs and go-ahead people.”

Let’s Talk Business is an opportunity for BOP business people to hear from some of NZ’s top business commentators and experts – as well as a fundraiser for

By Zoe Hunter Homes of Hope.

Tickets to the event cost $55 and are available from Eventfinder.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to Let’s Talk Business for lucky readers who can tell us where the event is being held.

Enter online at www.sunlive. co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, October 29.

Course opens doors to new career Life is busy for Lana Finlay - she’s juggling part-time work, part-time study and has two teenage daughters - but she’s thriving on the challenge.

Two years ago, after a decade in the property industry, Lana found herself out of work and knew she needed to update her computer skills to make herself more marketable. She decided to sign up for Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s National CerLana tificate in Business Finlay.

Administration and Computing Level 3 course and was soon hooked on the possibilities a new career could bring.

“I initially came to the Polytechnic to upskill,” said Lana.

“My computer skills were seriously lacking.”

After successfully completing the six month programme, Lana knew she was equipped to pursue a new career.

“I learnt so much and regained my confidence.

I wanted a change of career and had always been interested in the law, so at the end of that course I enquired about the Legal Executive Diploma and, as I wasn’t working at the time, I decided to continue studying.”

Part way through the Diploma course she was offered work as a legal secretary/trust administrator for Tauranga lawyers, Chris Rejthar and Associates.

The thrill of learning new things and the confidence it brings have been the highlight of Lana’s studies.

“I hope my daughters see that you are never done with learning and it’s never too late to have a complete change and embark on a new path. Choose to study something that interests you, work hard and you will succeed!”

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Let’s inject some effort into stopping Ebola It is high time Ebola is taken as seriously as it should be. There is almost a cavalier attitude toward it - especially by the USA. There should be a quarantine station in each of the affected countries that anyone wanting to move to another African country or internationally should have to stay for one month before leaving then straight to a plane.

It is a grave error to assume that the virus can only be contracted via bodily pathological excretions because kitted up staff who are kitted in such a way there is no chance of a pathological secretion getting anywhere near the

worker yet they get infected.

Further every clinical institution needs to have UV protection installed to lower the inevitability of the spread of this virus. Viruses cannot live in a UV saturated environment.

Some clinical institutions are using UV but not enough they should ALL be using UV radiation as should all passenger aircraft. It should be compulsory for a passenger aircraft to have UV protection in the A/C ducting.

Planes are the most efficient infections devices in the world and spread more disease than any other medium.

Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

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Ignorance in spray use?

Recently, Tauranga City Council staff made statements regarding herbicide spraying, the first regarding the deterioration of Norfolk Pines due to collateral damage from prickle spraying; the second regarding bee deaths on a Papamoa beach.

Both statements demonstrate staff's horrifying lack of understanding about the very chemicals they’re responsible for spraying.

Incident one: staff say if they had access to more/different chemicals, the unforeseen, inadvertent poisoning of Norfolk pines may not have occurred.

This despite the fact other councils, with unlimited access to sprays, are experiencing the same problems. I believe pohutukawas may also be affected by these sprays.

I’d love to know how council staff can guarantee any substitute herbicide will not also cause this kind of collateral damage.

Incident two: while there’s no proven link between the bee deaths and spraying, I’m astounded by ranger Stephanie Brackstone’s profoundly unscientific statement that herbicides only affect plants so are an unlikely cause of bee deaths. What nonsense!

These chemicals are highly toxic – which is why they work in the first place.

Take the commonly-used Roundup (glyphosate); this chemical has been banned in some countries.

Most European countries are now severely limiting its use or phasing it out due to mounting independent, peer-reviewed evidence of its chronic toxicity, even at extremely low levels. Glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor, implicated in reproductive and developmental abnormalities, breast, lymphatic and other cancers and kidney disease.

Rockstar economy is rock bottom The results of six years of John Key-led Governments is a so called ‘Rock star’ economy and we’re on the right track and will continue along these lines.

But on TV we’re told of a nation-wide appeal to feed the hungry children in our schools.

On September 6, hundreds if not thousands of people marched up the main street of Auckland protesting the level of poverty in our country.

The poverty levels are real and measureable.

Rockstar is an emotive and intangible term.

To me a more apt description would be ‘rock bottom’ economy.

P Dolden, Papamoa.

Council staff have been repeatedly presented with this mountain of evidence, yet refuse to obey the spray policy’s edict to employ “prudent avoidance” where there is doubt about the safety of a chemical.

Instead, they prefer to rely on the herbicide manufacturer’s own propaganda. Hence, dying trees, possibly bees, and how about us?

So beware – these days it’s best to wear shoes - not to avoid prickleweed - but to prevent getting poisoned by chemicals. Go figure! G Oakbrook, Welcome Bay. Editor’s Note: Tauranga City Council declined a right of reply to this letter.

Damned with faint praise ‘Damned with faint praise’ is one of those sayings I recall. It could apply particularly to a couple of letters, which have appeared in The Weekend Sun’s October 10 edition: ‘Council role cannot be a part-time one’ and ‘Plumb job keepers’.

They seem to be a part of an attempt to show Tauranga’s new MP Clayton Mitchell in a poor light, apparently from the fact that he said he would resign from the Tauranga City Council if he became an MP. Well, he is now in fact an MP. Maybe he’s already put his resignation in. Time will tell.

Give him a chance; look at it from all angles. Give him the credit for his part, as I do know, that he was instrumental in having John Key’s Government agree to shoulder $64 million of this council’s debt for Route K. As a former MP, I would think that would be the most constructive issue any MP could do for the ratepayers of Tauranga.

Edwin Perry, NZ First Tauranga Electorate chairman.

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Ditch Maori seats - Give to independents Parliament now has more Maori MPs than ever before at 26, and 19 of those Maori MPs have been elected through the general electorates and on party lists, plus the seven allocated Maori seats.

It’s time Maori themselves dumped the allocated Maori seats, as they are no longer required to have Maori elected to Parliament.

This would enable those seats to be allocated to the independents, which aren’t represented.

I’ve always run as an inde-

pendent every three years, and because I’m not aligned to a political party - like all 21 current independents across the country - I haven’t got a hope in Hades of being elected under the current political party system.

So it’s time to allocate seats in parliament for the independents, for some of the same reason the Maori seats, now not

needed, were established.

The top seven highest-polling Independents in the country should be allocated the seats. This would give a fairer broader overall electoral representation for the country. Maori now don’t need the Maori seats any longer, but we do need independent representation in Parliament.

Rusty Kane, Brookfield.

The Labour Party larrikins Watching the four contenders for the Labour Party’s leadership on TV One’s ‘Q+A’ programme on Sunday was a laugh.

All four contenders – Andrew Little, Craig Robertson, David Parker and Nanaia Mahuta – had all the answers to solve the party’s problems of not being able connect Labour policies with voters. They all had ways to fix this, yet they all had a chance to fix this woe in the election just gone –

they all ran in it.

The answer is to scrap all these failed wannabes and get someone new, with a fresh head, fresh approach and clean slate. Apart from National all other parties had failings in the election – and they need to get themselves in order to get voters real options next time round. Will three years be long enough for them to do this?

K Morland, Katikati.

Bathurst Australia’s month of mayhem The last saloon car race at Bathurst Australia this month was the worst in history. Why? Because there are far too many cars racing on that narrow two lane road! I can’t understand why the organisers cannot see the answer, cut the race into two heats of say 12 cars each; the first six cars of each race go

into the final of 12 cars!

This method would eradicate those terrible crashes, which happen each year at Bathurst. There are a few cars that shouldn’t be racing, as they’re partly to blame for the mayhem of crashes.

E Izett, Tauranga City.

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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.

Friday 24 October

Blackcaps vs South Africa 2nd ANZ ODI at Bay Oval, hosted by Ben Hurley. Free kids entertainment zone, competitions & prizes. Bring your own food to the game. Visit blackcaps.co.nz or book at Ticketek.co.nz ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support BOP EasiYoga at 14b Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 11am – 12pm. Gentle exercises.

Bring your own mate. Tina 281 1480 or email: tina@mebop.org.nz

NZV8 Pick Up Round Up

Rotorua & Taupo Oct 24-26. Fundraising show & shine Labour weekend. All proceeds to NZ Cancer Support Services.

Red Cross Red Rose Day

Volunteers will be at street & supermarket sites selling fresh, wrapped, long stems roses for a minimum $2 donation each. Fun promotional fundraiser for Red Cross in Tauranga & Katikati. Bouquets can be pre-ordered for delivery on Oct 22. Heather 578 6987 or heather.dabrowski@redcross.org.nz

Saturday 25 October Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Art Waikino

Held Oct 25-27 at Waikino Hall, SH2, Waikino. All art work (including painting, craft, photography & sculpture) for sale. Entry: Gold coin donation.

Baypark Family Speedway

Round 1 top half midget series. Tickets from ASB Areana or at the gate. Starts 6.30pm

Calypso Nights

Venezuelan Calypso DJ Juan Vesuvius (aka Barnie Duncan) uses 2 turntables & a microphone, vinyl records, plus maracas to tell a musical tale. At Baycourt Theatre 8pm. www.baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188

Christian Music Group

Musicians & singers jam session as a group we will decide time & how often. If interested, Pauline 575 5556

Designer Outlet Sale

MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENTS

OUT THERE

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Community events and occasions across the Bay.

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

Katikati Tramping Club Kaitarakihi, moderate 8am start. Keith 552 0215

Market

Greerton Hall 8am – 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Nancy/Merv Waihi 07 863 6697

Meadowland Irises Garden

At 22 Meadowland St, Matua. Open Labour weekend 9.30am - 4.30pm or by appointment. Potted plants for sale. 027 325 5246 www.meadowlandirises.co.nz

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 542 1438

Model Aircraft Flying

suit as well as something to share for afternoon tea. Gordon 027 544 2882

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm.

Title: “Elijah - God’s prophet, lessons for us.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Community Trails

Urban Mountain Bike Rides (guided).

Last Sun of month. 9am summer daylight saving. This month: Katikati town; meet at Haiku Bridge next to Robert Harris Café just off main st. 1.5 – 3 hours easy rides. Gold coin donation. 027 297 1213 or BOPTrails@gmail.com or FB BOP Community Trails.

Every Saturday morning at TECT park airfield. Visitors welcome (no dogs please). Mike 579 1979

BOP NZ Assn of Rationalists & Humanists Meet last Sun of month at

Nov 22 at 134 16th Ave 8am. Auction, books, baking, sweets, white elephant, plants & more. Quality items needed for the fair eg books (no magazines), white elephant, auction items etc. 578 3040

Czech School for Children

St Enoch’s Church Fair

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

The Scholars Pro Musica Concert

Oct 25 7.30pm & Oct 26 2.30pm at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mount. Decision & Despair Judicium Salomonis by Charpentier & Jephthah by Carissim. Tickets from Mane Fashion or www.scholarspromusica.org.nz

The Thing from the Place

Mad scientists, crazy experiments & snot monsters combine in this ridiculously silly comedy. At Baycourt Theatre 11am. www.baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188

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

Waihi Beach School Fun Fair

Alzheimer’s NZ House, 116 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30-3.30pm. Judi 576 6872 With Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www.facebook. com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga, email: csclubtauranga@hotmail.com or Jana 579 3918

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet last Sun of month to share knowledge & experience at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am – 12.30pm. $3 door charge.

Visitors welcome. 544 2067

Kirtan - Melodious Spiritual Chanting

Bring friends for uplifting, joyous Krishna kirtan, spiritual socialising & vegetarian dinner. Last Sun of month at Merivale Community Centre, cnr Fraser St/Kesteven Ave, Merivale 4-6pm. Koha.

Bela/Bhadra 552 0073

Let’s Fly a Kite

Make, borrow or buy a kite then fly it at Island View Reserve, Seaforth Rd, Waihi Beach 10am onwards. Free family fun. John 027 281 7629

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

At Waihi Beach School 2.306.30pm. Stalls, silent auction, quick fire raffle, bouncy castle & more.

NZ Country Music Star Awards

Fashion Island Papamoa, next to Esquires Coffee Chop 1.30-3.30pm.

No appointment necessary, no charge.

Christian prayer for healing. www. healingrooms.co.nz facebook.com/ PapamoaHealingRooms 022 120 5406

Sunday 26 October

Papamoa Lions Market

Oct 25 & 26 at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 10am - 5pm. Natural products, crystals, clairvoyance & more.

Free seminars all weekend. Ruth 571 3981

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

At Tauranga Boys’ College Gymnasium 9am - 3pm. Repertoire pieces priced from $20.

Healing Rooms

Healthy Living Festival

Katikati Mural Tours

Every Sat & Sun departs 11am from the Katikati Info Centre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. $10pp. For group bookings ph 549 5250

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 4pm, weather permitting.

Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Listen to Tom Griffiths on Psalm 77 “When troubled I focus on?” www.bbf.net.nz

Beekeeping Hobbyists

Meet at 2 Tebbutt Access, off Poripori Rd, Te Puna 2pm. Bring along your bee

Final Concert at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre 1pm. Adults $25, children $5.

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun.

Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Rifle Range Public Open Day

Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm.

Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Fire-arms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz

Spiritual Centre, The Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall 7pm.

Spiritual study, psychic crafts, crystal balls, tarot, reiki, energy healing & more. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205 Tauranga Arts Festival & Friends Celebrate A Labour Weekend celebration with the Little Big Markets, Night Owl Cinema, Incubator, food, games & more. At Historic Village on 17th Ave 3-10pm.

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

Meet 2nd Mon of month at Citizens Club, 13th Ave 10am. New members & visitors welcome. Pam 578 3757

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

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

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

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

Mahjong

1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other. Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details.

Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre 12.30-4pm.

New players welcome. Jan 576 3455

The Big Beach Dig

Meditation

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm.

Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Come & dig for chocolate, chips & drinks, outside Waihi Beach Surf Club 2pm. For ages 1-12, no spades, hands & feet only. Free event by Beach Christian Centre.

Mt Maunganui Bridge Club

Athenree Homestead, Waihi Beach 10am - 3pm. Heritage tours, teas & yesteryear photos. Clothes for all sizes. D/ teas bookings 07 863 6448. Cash only.

Every Mon at Accadia Manor, 101 Edgecumbe Rd 1.30-2.30pm & 2.303.30pm & Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 11am - 12pm. Every Tues at Acacia Park, 134 Hamurana Rd, Omokoroa 10.30-11.30am at Hodgson House, 51 Botanical Rd, Tauranga 2.30-3.30pm. $2pp.

Vintage Photos & Devonshire Teas

Weekend Activities for the over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times.

Zeana 544 1513

Monday 27 October Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Women’s community service group.

Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues.

Social programme 4th Tues monthly.

Interested? Denise 570 3134

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given.

1st 3 visits free. 572 3768

Meet every 2nd Mon of month at clubrooms in Cliff Rd. New members welcome. www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com

Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. 544 0448

Cherrywood Probus Club

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums

Quakers in Tauranga

The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where.

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

At Simpson Reserve 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

GUIDE

Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272

Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club

Bay Salsa Beginner Salsa Lessons

Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Sessions Mon - Fri 1pm. Weds 7pm.

Novice Mon 7pm. Thurs 11am. Golf Rd, Mount. Judy 575 9910

Steady as you Go Falls Prevention Classes

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 RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon – no bowls (Labour Day). Tues – Archie Morris. 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. New members welcome.

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The Weekend Sun 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 after-noon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Meet 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

Waihi Beach Environment Society Inc

AGM at United Church Hall, Wilson Rd, Waihi Beach 10am.

Water for the Soul

Do you feel spiritually isolated & seek relationship with like-minded people?

Join us for biblical study, shared meals, relationship, celebration & social times.

All things working together for good.

571 5188

Yoga with HanneHatha

Every Mon & weds 9.30am & Mon 5.30pm in studio in Bethlehem. Gentle hatha yoga. Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 28 October 2014 @ The Clothesline

Quality pre-loved 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. Seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720

Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Women’s community service group.

Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues, social programme 4th Tues monthly.

Interested? Denise 570 3134

Awareness Through Movement Class

8 weeks, Mt Maunganui 7-8pm.

Gisella 027 286 0891 or 544 4823

Bureta Garden Circle

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

Visitors welcome. Colleen 576 7610

Cards 500

Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citz, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4650

Chen Wu Kuan Kung Fu

Traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu developing strength, stamina & flexibility. Term 4 Tues & Thurs Juniors 4.15-5.15pm at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West. First class free. Ray 022 0776 484 info@tmaa.co.nz

Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Under the Gracie anti bullying programme. Term 4 kids classes Tues/ Thurs at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 4.30-5.30pm. First class free. 027 752 5534 info@tmaa.co.nz

Clown Workshop

8 weeks, age 14+, Mt Maunganui 4.30-6.30pm. Gisella 0272 860 891 or 544 4823

Club Mount Maunganui Social Darts

reviews, guest speakers, afternoon tea at Bethlehem Baptist Church 1.303.15pm.

Fibromyalgia Support Meeting

At Hillier Centre, Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1.30pm. Speaker: Louise representing St Johns. Maureen 576 3256

Hwa Rang Tae Kwon Do

Every Weds & Fri 9.30am & Tues 7pm at Fergusson Park, Matua. Stella 021 0249 6390

Tauranga Toastmasters

Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm.

Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Widow & Widowers Club

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

Learn this ancient form of dance while having fun & meeting people. Every Weds at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6-8.30pm. Txt 021 124 5982 email: arabianspicegroup@gmail.com

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony

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 meeting at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui 9.45am.

Join us if you need a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Anne Glaessens – ‘Prayer’. 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. Maxeen 575 0162

Neighbourhood Run for Beginners

Cheyne Rd neighbourhood. Run & fitness. Every Tues, Thurs & Fri 6am start. Free. Svetlana 027 616 2124

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm, Weds Combined A & Plus, 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 7.159.30pm. Allan 544 5989

Pregnant? Parenting?

Free teen parent drop-in service Te Puke. Every Tues at 100 Jellicoe St 2-4pm. Need information/support?

Tiffany 027 559 9324

Saintly Shakers Preschool Music Every Tues at St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am and every Thurs at St Mary’s Church, Bayfair 9.30am. $3 per family. 575 9945

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. Visitors welcome.

John 578 9716

South City Indoor Bowls Club

Practical workshops covering the 120 dimensions of the soul & beyond. Attain connection with your God-self, spiritual healing in your daily life. Integrated Therapies 571 5188

Every 2nd Tues at Monowai St Chapel. All ladies welcome.

Betty 574 3042

Meet 1st & 3rd Tues of month.

A great opportunity for everyone aged 55+ to make new friends. Book

Yoga with Ocean Views

“Mikado”, one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s funniest comedies at Tauranga Club 19 Nov 5.45pm. Complimentary wine, finger foods, lucky ticket draw & opera screening.

Tickets from Creative Tauranga.

Info 928 5270 or 577 0583

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

Margaret 576 5292

End of year club dinner & remembrance evening at Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Mary 541 0687

Encore 55+

Opera Forum Tauranga

Strider racing for under 5’s every Tuesday, rego 5pm, racing 5.30-6.30pm.

Helmets must be worn. 021 054 6668

Dynamic martial art suitable for the family ages 4 & up. Term 4 kids/ beginner classes 7 days from 4pm/Sat 9.30am. New class for 4-6 year olds beginning Nov 4 3.45pm. Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West.

First class free. Christine 021 980 878 info@tmaa.co.nz

Every Tues at 45 Kawaka St 7pm. Faye 0274 748 061

Dimensions of the Soul

Tauranga BMX Club

Take a Break with Craft

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Cherrywood Arms, 44 Cherrywood Dr 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions.

Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Wednesday 29 October Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at Fraser Cove Burger King 10am. 578 2631

Arabian Spice Belly Dance Group

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

Bowls Indoor:

Every Weds & Fri at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4560

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

Diabetes Help Tauranga Support Group

Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton 2pm.

All welcome. Free diabetes support available 24/7 571 3422

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

Fun bowls at Greerton Hall 7.30pm.

Kevin 543 4044

Global Hearts Exercise Group

Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation.

Amber 575 0470

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team

All ladies invited to practice with them 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/ Bookstore 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 www. 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

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship & celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Healing buzz night. Door charge $3.

Janet 027 264 0226

Original Art Sale

By Tauranga Society of Arts Inc at Community Centre, Elizabeth St West.

Oct 29 2-5.30pm. Oct 30 - Nov 1 9.30am - 5pm. Nov 2 9.30am - 4pm. Amazing selection of original art. Cash & carry.

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

Serious Coffee

Great coffee & lively chat for women.

Biblical teaching, discussion, guest speakers.

Creche facilities. Every Weds at Bethlehem Baptist Church 9.30-11.30am.

Social Tennis

Every Weds at Welcome Bay Tennis Courts 9am. Men & women. Dorreen 577 0462

Table Tennis Tauranga

Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. www.sportsground. co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662

Tauranga Embroider’s Guild

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am 2.30pm & 7-9pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm.

Beginners & experienced stitches welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club

Every Weds at Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. All levels welcome. Gaynor 544 7071

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Te Tuhi to Mangamuka Hut & swamp rimus. Longer option available. Grade moderate, approx 5.5hrs. Bruce 543 1034

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

Thursday 30 October Age Concern Tauranga

Monthly meeting at Hinton Lounge, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd 10-11.30am. Guest speaker: Blue Lagoon Charitable Trust & Bay Audiology “Do you have a hearing impairment? What kind of help is available.” $3pp refreshments provided.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

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

Awareness Through Movement Class

Yoga Centre 1.30-2.30pm. Gisella 544 4823 or 027 286 0891

Club Mt Maunganui

Social games club. Every Thurs 12.45pm.

Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia.

John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International

At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth Bible Study until Nov 6. Jack/Betty 544 3809

Dine Down at the Village

Historic Village, 17th Ave open on Thursday nights 5-7pm. Dine, shop, relax.

Documentary Nights

Every 2nd Thurs at the tiny house theatre 7pm. Many interesting & thought provoking subjects covered. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611 Does your Loved One have an Addiction?

Do you wonder what you can do? How to help? Hanmer Clinic Tauranga “Significant Other’ programme for spouses, partners etc of people who have an addiction. 7 weekly sessions starts Oct 30 at 1235 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 6-8pm. 579 6470 or 0800 842 426

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

Happiness & Our Mind

Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes self-contained so start any date. Cost $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes, next class Nov 6 7-8.30pm. www. meditateintauranga.org

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Sunshine Dance Group

Boat Expo & Water Festival

Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714

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 on the Waterfront Oct 31 – Nov 2 10am – 4pm.

Exciting on the water displays including: jet ski stunts, wake boarding, paddle boarding & rescues.

Marine exhibitors showing the latest in boats & all other marine ‘toys. $5 adults, children under 14 free.

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

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Tai Chi Qigong

Every Thurs at Ohauiti Rd Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1 hr. $1pp. All welcome. Eric 577 1988

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Note change of day. Tonight’s documentary video looks at the 4.6 billion year history of planet earth from origin to today. Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm. Telescope viewing.

Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors. Inspection welcome. June 544 0823

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome.

Merilynn 575 6777

Authentic music - DJ Pete, every Thurs at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry pp - supper included. Maria 576 7326

Mount Art Group

Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre

Tauranga Storytellers’ Group

Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts.

Visitors & new members welcome.

Jan 574 1265 NZ Mountain Film Festival Tga Screening Inaugural screening at Tauranga Art Gallery Oct 30 7pm. Featuring award winning adventure ďŹ lms from NZ & around the world. Tickets $15 for advanced purchase see http:// mountainďŹ lmfestival-tauranga.nz/

Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220

Tennis Seniors WBOP

Friday 31 October

10pin Bowling Quicksilver League Every Fri at 13th Ave 10.30am.

Play in pairs. New members welcome. Come for a fun morning.

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.

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Conservation Week 1 – 9 Nov 2014 Tours, guided walks & a family fun day. For information on all of the events please visit www.conversationweek. org.nz

Entertaining Angels

A night of music, comedy & inspiration for all. Malcolm Gordon - tunes; Tammy Rose Wiley & Esmerelda Smith - inspiration; James Keating - laughs. A charity fundraising to help children feel safe at home. Nov 14 at 8 Dee St 7-9pm.

Tickets $15, incl light refreshments. www.entertainingangels.org.nz or 0508 484 253 Katikati Resource Centre 4-6pm. Games, dancing, magic, stories, pizzas, gifts.

Entrance koha. 577 1753 or 027 274 8753. A Christina Productions Event.

(For ages 23 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided.

Text Rozi 027 924 6526

All crafts welcome every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Jenny 572 5396

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

Fairy/Scary Party

Young Parents Group

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Have fun while learning to speak conďŹ dently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

Toastmasters - Kickstart Club

Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606

Presented by Bay Salsa, intro class 8pm followed by social dancing at La Mexica. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa. co.nz

Every Fri at Tauranga South Bowls, Tutcheon St 1pm. June 541 0161

Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members & visitors welcome. Lynda 575 0627

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Free Immigration Clinic

Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Gay/Bi Men Support Group

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934

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Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.shoreline.org.nz or 021 625 344

Halloween Ball

Dinner & dance at Sir Tristan Lounge, Tauranga Race Course 7pm start. Live band, Halloween treats, photo booth, rafes, best costume prize & more. $55 per ticket, available from Countdown Papamoa or Fraser Cove.

Kids hospital appeal.

Halloween Hoedown

Presented by Richard O’Brien & his musical mates, along with St John Katikati. Held at Katikati Primary School, Beach Rd, Katikati 7-11.30pm. Music, dancing, cash bar, prizes for best dressed. Tickets $30 available from Katikati Info Centre or Molly’s at Waihi Beach.

Light Party

A positive alternative to Halloween at St Peters in the City, 130 Spring St, Tauranga 4-6.30pm. Dr Seuss theme.

Gold coin donation. 578 9608

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A unique & challenging form of self discipline & ďŹ tness. Term 4 kids classes every Fri at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 4.305.30pm. First class free.

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Omokoroa Playcentre Fundraiser

At Omokoroa Settlers Hall 7pm.

Omokoroa playcentre clothing swap, $10 for bubbles/nibbles & clothes galore. Email: omokoroaplaycentre@ hotmail.com ph/txt 021 922 751

Saints & Angels Fair

(Alternative to Halloween)St Mary’s carpark (opp Baywave).

Drop in anytime between 4.30-6.30pm. Free games, snacks, activities, bouncy castle, small cost for hot food. 575 9945

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 7916

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Reasons to be cheerful - part 23 We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. And this week, once again, it’s gigs, gigs, gigs. Big gigs, small gigs, gigs this weekend, gigs next year, gigs in Tauranga, gigs all over, serious gigs, funny gigs. Get out your calendar and pay attention at the back. And no giggling.

124) Gigs This Weekend. Pt 1! There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on at the Brewers Bar on Saturday night (October 25).

Ekko Park are headlining and are just back after shows in Dublin, Belfast and London.

They’ve had two songs reach the top of the iTunes NZ Rock Chart and are currently flying high. They play along with Fire At Will, Flirting With Disaster and Tauranga alt-rockers Enercia who have a new single “Long Goodbye”.

It’s a two gig tour – the bands head to Auckland for a second show at The King’s Arms on Sunday. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are $15.

125) Gigs This Weekend. Pt 2! The Tauranga Acoustic Music Club have decided its time for an outdoor concert.

That’s what they’ll be doing - weather permitting - on Sunday (October 26) at McLaren Falls Park. They’ll be on a deck stage in front of the information centre, and there’s a grassy knoll for lounging about listening. Music will run from 11-3pm, a semi-spontaneous line-up of Acoustic Music Club performers.

126) Gigs This Weekend. Pt 3! I wrote about it last week so why not a quick reminder: Derek “Nine Mile Stone” Toner’s Tuner Band plus Brendan Mccarthy and Megan Sidwell play Rosie O’Grady’s at The

Mount on Saturday (October 25). Music starts at 9.00, tickets $15.

And there’s a family day of some sort down at the Historic Village on Sunday (26 October). There are markets and a stage with an open mic and some theatre and a French movie on a big screen. And, no doubt, lots more. The music includes the

Ekko Park headlining at Brewers Bar. local Daughters of Ally and a Wellington trio called The Cosmonauts who appear to have absolutely no footprint on the interweb. Consequently I know nothing about them. Things kick off at 3.00 and run through till 10pm.

127) Gigs This Weekend. But not here! Perhaps you’re not in Tauranga this weekend. Or perhaps you’re a jazz fan. Both of those things could mean that you’re in Auckland enjoying the Auckland Jazz Festival, which comes to a busy end over Labour Weekend. Here are some of the shows you could catch.

On Saturday: Sam Taylor Trio at The Portland Public House, 4pm (koha); The

Voodoo Set at Orleans in Britomart, 8pm (free).

On Sunday: Old Greenhorn at Ostro, 1pm (free); Ruckus at Hellertau, 1pm (free); the Allana Goldsmith Group at Tom Tom, 2pm (free); Alex Ward Trio, Storehouse, Harry Himself and various DJs at The Golden Dawn, 5pm ($5); The North Harbour Big Band at East Coast Bays RSA, 6pm ($10); and the Festival Finale Jam at The Golden Dawn, 9.30pm (free).

Sounds like a good time for jazz cats in the City of Sails.

128) Gigs in the future. Here and not!

Just this week there have been announcements of the line-ups of two big gigs next year, the One Love Festival taking place somewhere in Tauranga in February and WOMAD, which returns to New Plymouth in March.

The One Love Festival kicks off on Waitangi Day and is planned for February 7 as well. It has a stunning line-up of reggae talent including The Original Wailers, Rebel Souljaz, Spawnbreezie, Katchafire, The Black Seeds, 1814, Sons of Zion, Stan Walker, Tomorrow People, Sammy J, Swiss, Paua, Awa, Majic, L40 and Three Houses Down. Tickets start from $75.

And as to WOMAD. Well, the line-up announced so far just makes you want to go Wow! Sinead O’Connor! Richard Thompson! Rufus Wainwright! Youssou N’Dour!

Bombino! And a billion other acts who you’ve never heard of and I’ve never heard of who will be brilliant just the same. That’s the way it goes at WOMAD! March 13-15.

Earlybird tickets are now available at $205.

Full price will be $255.

First of the final farewell tours to Tauranga Comedy singer and songwriter Kevin Bloody Wilson is bringing his show to Tauranga next month.

The Kevin Bloody Wilson Tour is at Baycourt Theatre on Tuesday, November 25 from 8am.

The Weekend Sun has five double passes to the Kevin Bloody Wilson Tour to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us who Kevin Bloody Wilson is. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, October 29.

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Halloween lost in costume Celebrating irises in all varieties Halloween: All Hallows Eve. Hallows meaning Saints, meaning those people who’ve been made holy, pure, and righteous.

It seems to me, though, that this traditional meaning of Halloween has been lost somewhere among the lycra of the dress-up box; at the bottom, beneath the Spiderman suits and the white faces of terror.

At St Peters in the City, we want to recover the hope of Halloween. Our faith tradition is one which remembers and celebrates how God comes to people who are at the bottom, lost in horror. Our God, whose name is hallowed, brings light to the darkness and life from death.

This All Hallows Eve we’re offering an alternative; an opportunity to celebrate light and life rather than darkness and death.

This year’s Light Party is inspired by the witty and wonderful ‘Dr Seuss’ who said: “Children want the same thing we want; to laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted”. That is our hope this Halloween.

This is an invitation for you and your family: to bound, to bounce light-heartedly, to snack, to chat, to giggle with glee.

The event is at St Peters Church, 130 Spring St, on Friday, October 31 from 4pm-6.30pm. Come dressed as a ‘Dr Seuss’ character and bring a gold coin donation.

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Iris enthusiasts are invited to view the flowers in full bloom at Katikati’s Amazing Iris Garden opening this weekend.

Celebrating the flower in all varieties, colours and forms, the Amazing Iris Garden opens each year on Labour Weekend to the first weekend of December, depending on the blooms.

Specialising in high quality bearded irises, including tall, medium and dwarf varieties, the garden offers personal attention, expert gardening experience and passion for the flower.

Wendy Begbie says the garden opening is a chance for keen iris

Gold Coin Donation Dr Seuss Theme St Peters in the City 130 Spring Street, Tauranga 07 578 9608 cate@stpeters.org.nz

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growers to see New Zealand’s biggest iris nursery in blossom.

“We are a commercial nursery, with more than 1200 varieties of Irises from New Zealand and overseas. So it’s a perfect time to come and see the kaleidoscopic colours of the flowers.

“We’ll also hand out brochures full of tips on how to care for your iris.”

Named after the Greek word for rainbow, the iris comes in almost all colours, says Wendy.

“The iris is a wonderful starting point for any budding garden enthusiast, from amateur to expert.”

The garden on Walford Rd is open October 25-26 from 9.30am-4pm and during the week by appointment.

Groups and tours are also welcome.

Contact the garden for more information.

The Weekend Sun has a $50 The Phoenix voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us what bars are joining together to help Stranded Sundays.

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, October 29.

Photo by Merle Foster.

Joining together for Stranded Sundays The Phoenix and The Cornerstone have joined together to help Stranded Sunday this weekend by co-ordinating with the Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club and Bay-Rodders members to bring down some of their amazing cars for your viewing pleasure.

The cars will be parked between Masonic Park and Hamilton St from 11am-1pm, so pop down to The Strand on Sunday with the children, even the ‘big kids’ to have a look. Don’t forget there’s a great playground down here on The Strand as well.

Our aim is to help create Stranded Sundays here on The Strand into a family-orientated destination, where the emphasis is on entertainment – not just dining

and drinking – with opportunities to showcase local car and bike clubs, amateur and professional artists, perhaps even local markets could be established here once-monthly. The opportunities are limitless.

Could you imagine an exciting, vibrant and dynamic Strand on weekends? I can! Imagine our own Granville Island, Darling Harbour, and San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf right here on The Strand, obviously smaller but no less vibrant or exciting.

To create this goal, we need to create the destination by offering entertaining experiences for all visitors, both local and international, young, old, or young at heart – so watch this space, especially Stranded Sundays, as we attempt this worthwhile goal.

By turning up for those occasions, you’ve already shown your support towards our goal. Have you an idea, let us know.

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Doctors perform with choir Two young doctors feature as soloists with the Tauranga Civic Choir next weekend.

Tauranga’s Hannah Kim and Matthew Drake from Christchurch will sing the soprano and baritone solos in performances of the well-known Faure Requiem at Wesley Church on November 1 and 2.

Hannah Kim grew up in Auckland after moving to New Zealand from Korea when she was 10. Now a qualified doctor, she works as a Registrar in the Radiology department at Tauranga Hospital.

She sings in two Tauranga choirs, Tauranga Civic Choir and Repertoire.

Tauranga’s Hannah Kim and Matthew Drake from Christchurch will sing with the Tauranga Civic Choir next weekend.

Bringing Vegas to Tauranga Tauranga residents can visit Las Vegas without leaving Tauranga next month.

The Viva Las Vegas Show is at Club Mount Maunganui on November 1, bringing with it a night of entertainment, gambling and good food.

Visit www.vivalasvegas.co.nz for more details.

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to the Las Vegas Show, valued at $180, to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us when the show is.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, October 29.

Matthew Drake grew up in Mount Maunganui and completed his medical training at Auckland University. He’s now a consultant pathologist at Christchurch Hospital.

A past member of the NZ Youth Choir, Matthew sings in the nation’s leading chamber choir, Voices NZ. The programme includes the Faure Requiem and a Mass by Joseph Jongen, with organ and brass ensemble accompaniment.

The event is at Wesley Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 1 and 2.30pm on Sunday, November 2. Tickets cost $25.

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to Tauranga Civic Choir’s Saturday night show to give away to a lucky reader who can name one of the soloists singing in the event.

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

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GARDENER 4 U. Handweeding is my passion! Ph Shiralee for a free on site quote on 021 0438 772

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Yes! People are looking and judging.

Depending on what they see, it can have a direct effect on their perceived value of your property.

There’s no need to spend a fortune but do spend some time. Clean and tidy has to come at the top of the list.

Seriously, a clean, tidy home tells the buyer you’re proud of your home and it’s cared for.

When a buyer is looking for the ďŹ rst time they walk away with a general impression – favourable or otherwise.

When they come back for a second or third visit they’re looking for faults to help justify the offer they may want to make on the property.

Most sellers are open to the advice of their salesperson, but some will dig their heels in and not want to pack away the personal bits and pieces or tidy away the clutter.

Trust us, buyers are visualising their “stuff � in your house; the simpler the canvas, the better.

If there is a need to brighten the place up or add a bit of colour, buy

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I often use the services of Carolyn O’Neill aka ‘GoodFairyservices.com’.

Carolyn has a lovely gentle way about her and can stage a home for a photo shoot using your own props and maybe a few of hers too, leaving you motivated to present your home to its best advantage.

The bottom line here is to have your home presented in such a way that it attracts as many potential buyers as possible. It may not be to your individual taste – but you can save that for your next property.

By Shirley Wells, Crockford Real Estate

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Jesus loves me, this I know All of my grandchildren have heard me sing, very badly, this old chorus to them on numerous occasions.

Those who are older know the words and refer to this as ‘granddad’s song’. I sang this to them from when they were first born, because it is a truth I want them to know for all of their lives.

I believe it’s a truth we all need to know and we all need to respond to.

The apostle Paul writes in Romans 5:8 that: “God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”.

Most of us have probably heard the words of John 3:16, but let me remind you of them and let me mention what God says beyond that verse.

John writes: “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life”.

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because He has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.” (John 3:16-19) Do you know Jesus loves you? Do you know He paid the price for your sin? Do you know He paid the price for your self-seeking rebellion that has you living apart from a yielded, committed relationship with God through His Son, Jesus?

Do you know Jesus is the only way to God? Jesus loves you, this I know.

What is your response?

By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

Extremists - what can we to do?

None of us can be anything but shocked and deeply disturbed by the brutal killing of innocent people, including aid workers and children, by the ISIS extremists.

It’s made worse by the publication by the perpetrators of some of these killings on the worldwide web.

Phrases like, “this is evil”, “what is the world coming to” and “we must do all we can to stop it” come to mind.

If we look to Jesus’ teaching, what

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Firstly, we know God hates injustice so it’s appropriate to be deeply disturbed about these unjust killings.

However, Jesus also taught” “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44).

So, how do we love those who do such great evil? We are to separate their deeds from their person. To put it simply, hate the sin but not the person.

We are also called to pray for these perpetrators of evil that their twisted and wrong beliefs will be changed to God’s values of justice and love.

However, we should not forget the innocent who are unjustly suffering This is an easy thing to do living far away in Aotearoa, New Zealand, when our lives are full with our own worries.

So, what can us ordinary Kiwis do? We can give what practical aid we can – for example, donate money to reputable aid agencies – and commit to pray daily for the suffering innocents and persecuted.

Finally, we can also pray for world leaders who make the decisions on how to respond this evil .org.nz in our world.

So us go beyond being shocked, angry and upset to doing something useful.

By Dale Williamson Co-Vicar Holy Trinity Tauranga

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RUSS RISES FROM POUND DOG TO ISLAND PLANT DETECTIVE

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A border collie that ended up in the Te Puke pound has found a new career as a specialist detection dog on a remote island, thanks to the talent scouting skills of Council’s DQLPDO VHUYLFHV RI¿FHU %HWW\ +DOO Russ was voluntarily surrendered to the Council by his owners after proving too high-energy for the family’s urban environment. The stunning looks and the obvious brainpower of the purebred 18-month-old border collie left Betty in no doubt that Russ had great potential. Betty called Guus Knopers – an internationally renowned trainer of detector dogs – who is based in Western Bay. At his rural company base of NZ K9 Detection Services Limited, *XXV DQG KLV DVVLVWDQW FHUWL¿HG dog handler Lynell Barnett, have a

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$605 Rates Rebate THE rebate is available to low income homeowners. Although your income might exceed the income threshold, a rates rebate could still be available, depending on the rates amount and number of dependants you may have. Check out Council’s website for more information.

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selection of dogs trained to detect VSHFLÂżF VXEVWDQFHV DQG SHVWV LQFOXGLQJ plants, chemicals, ferrets, stoats, rabbits, rats and lizards. Some of his dogs are professionally employed by the New Zealand Defence Force, Department of Conservation, the Australian Army and in detection work in Iraq.

Russ’ arrival was timely. Guus had a request from the Department of Conservation for a dog to sniff out seven foreign invaders on Raoul Island – passionfruit, guava, grapes, olives and other unwelcome introduced plant species.

So far Russ is proving a highly promising student. After just one month of training he had sussed out the odour of the passionfruit plant and, by the time he is due for his

off-shore engagement in 14 weeks, Russ’ nose will be on the money for all seven plants. Guus trains his dogs for a ‘passive response’ to whatever they are taught to detect. This means the dog learns the smell of the target by a seek-and-reward training regime. :KHQ WKH GRJ ÂżQGV WKH WDUJHW LW LV taught to immediately sit to attention VR WKDW WKH WUDLQHU FDQ ÂżQG WKH WDUJHW Russ will be hired to the Department of Conservation for his assignment on Raoul Island where he will work with a handler for six months, then return to Guus for further training, before returning to the island for another six months. Guus says it is H[WUHPHO\ UHZDUGLQJ WR ÂżQG WKH ULJKW dogs for the right tasks. The key to a JRRG GHWHFWLRQ GRJ LV LWV ÂľGULYH WR ÂżQG something’. This all begins with the dog’s interest in retrieving a thrown ball – and it was Russ’ instant drive to fetch D EDOO WKDW ÂżUVW FRQYLQFHG %HWW\ WKDW KH had the goods to work for Guus.

Russ is the sixth student that Betty has sent from the Council pound to NZ K9 Detection Services – all have been star graduates, such as Labrador Finn ZKR VSHQW IRXU \HDUV ¿QGLQJ UDEELWV on Macquarie Island for the Australian Wildlife Department and is now in Chile where he is still working on rabbit eradication – and wearing special boots to protect his paws from cactus thorns.

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KAITUNA RIVER DIVERSION COULD BRING JOBS TO MAKETU

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The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has lodged application for resource consent and a Notice of Requirement to designate land required to partially re-divert the Kaituna River and create new wetlands.

In its submission, Council, taking direction from the actions in the Maketu Community Plan, is seeking an amendment to the proposed consent conditions that would give priority to local tangata whenua, environment

groups and individuals in Maketu for any employment opportunities arising where local skill levels are adequate.

Council says there is already considerable community expertise in wetland restoration and by directing paid work to these groups there is the potential to create ongoing local employment in Maketu.

The project could provide an educational and tourism resource.

The proposed re-diversion will

PD[LPLVH WKH ÀRZ LQWR WKH 2QJDWRUR Maketu estuary while keeping Te Tumu &XW RSHQ IRU ÀRRG SURWHFWLRQ DQG will re-create at least 20 hectares of wetland habitat, partially restoring the landscape to what it looked like before 1956.

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