The Weekend Sun 5th February

5 February 2015, Issue 737

The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper.

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Dad’s heart-stopping story – see p30

Kaimoana festival yay! – see p40

The Bay’s social antics – see p47

A plug for tub sport Bathtub racers at the northern end of Tauranga Harbour are about to get salty and serious, with next weekend heralding the 15th annual Bathtub Regatta at Bowentown.

High-tech home-built bathtubs with outboard motors are being created as we speak, with competitors coming from afar for the popular event. But amongst the all the liquid-filled action will be Bowentown locals Marc Lane and John Fagan, who are great mates on land – but on water say: ‘Eat my wash’. To learn more, see page 7. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Rabbit quits...

super-opinionated person takes over Yes! Finally I’ve been sacked. You know how long I’ve waited for this?

Bring on the lazy days of fishing and sailing and sitting around a poolside with a tall drink with a slice of fruit and umbrella in the top.

We don’t actually have a pool.

But with so much time on my hands now, I can build one!

I could take up golf. Or crochet, and make the whole family some shorts.

Or even ride my bicycle slowly over bridges just to see if the cars honk. I can play Mah Jong and join Greypower or the Retired Rabbit Riter Ranks.

Because Super Opinionated Nell has arrived. She sent me this letter, and I’ve resigned immediately: Dear Rogers Rabbits, After having read and tolerated your column for 14 years or so I now think it is time for you to move over and give someone else a go.

After all, a 14-year-old rabbit is frankly, getting rather old. Introducing, Super Opinionated Nell. I read your paper, and yes, too, I have opinions.

In fact I have opinions on just about everything. And I’m willing to share them.

Totally uncalled for and perhaps inappropriate, but what opinion ever is?

You know how it is, the more one gives

their opinion, the more opinions they If the purpose of art is to create awareness, have. So as long as you continue dialogue and voice public opinion, then I to print your paper, I don’t think think the status quo works just fine. we’re going to run out of topics in For example, who hasn’t heard about the a hurry. jandal scandal? The council is currently free Starting with bike bells. Let’s to change its mind as its will, not to be tied just take this back to the road. Are into some policy. we going to hear a lot more horn If there was a policy and an object had met honking on our roads? the criteria for artistic display, we would all After all, when there are cyclists be faced with a giant plastic canoe in our riding on the road ahead, are we view before we even knew! in our vehicles going to blast our Super Opinionated Nell. horn to get them to move out of the way?

What if they’re on a bridge? No, we slow down for them, wait until they are in a place where we can safely pass, then continue on our merry way. Why would that be so hard for a cyclist to give the same kind of courtesy to a pedestrian?

Then there is this talk about a new Art Public Policy for Tauranga City. Yes, why don’t we start yet another bureaucratic process in which to make our submission to council to try and get them to change their policy whenever we have an “out of the box” art idea that doesn’t fit in with the new policy? I thought art was a creative expression that develops out of a life pathway.

How many amendments to the policy would you like to make as ‘life’ makes its twists Nell (Denelle Croucher) ready to give you all a bit of lip. and turns? Not to put down Anyone else fancy themselves as a page two columnist? the hard work of many, but, Nominations are now open, email: brian@thesun.co.nz really?

Snap plenty for everyone park’ ‘Thrills and spills at Bay photo by Gary Powell.

Keen photographers are encouraged snap their best photos to enter in the Photographic Society of New Zealand’s 63rd annual convention and exhibition.

A selection of the most eye-catching shots will be displayed at the 2015 ‘Exploring Pixels’ exhibition, hosted

by Tauranga Photographic Society at Tauranga Racecourse from April 29-May 3.

Shutterbugs need to snap photographs

by March 20, to submit images by March 31. Entries can be uploaded to media@ bayofplentynz.com with the subject line: photography competition entry. Or go to www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section.

The National Photography Exhibition’s convention – dubbed Natex – will showcase 350 printed images and 200 projected images, open for public viewing on May 2.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. The cocktail umbrella is believed to have arrived on the bar scene as early as 1932 courtesy of Victor Bergeron of Trader Vic’s in San Francisco although it is, by Vic’s own admission, a presentation picked up from Don the Beachcomber (now closed). According to Wikipedia, umbrellas were considered very exotic as were most things from the Pacific Rim.

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The heat goes on

Drawing a line in the garden – Ken Evans fights to save the Tropical Plant House. Photo by Chris Callinan.

“We just have to take on these guys that want to smash everything.”

“These guys” being elements of the Tauranga City Council, who just might want to tear down the Tropical Plant House in Cliff Rd to save $100,000 a year.

And “taking them on” is ratepayer Ken Evans – by his own admission a seasoned scrapper with TCC. In this instance Ken is annoyed “in terms of what Tauranga had and what it’s lost”.

“I have been involved with service clubs over the years building things for the city.

“But I won’t do it again because every time we build something, the council destroys it.”

And now the wrecking ball is swinging over the Tropical Plant House.Case in point is the old

Tauranga Town Hall. “We had a beautiful old Town Hall, a majestic old Town Hall with steps up from Willow St and pillars and lovely doors. Then one day we woke to pneumatic drills and sledge hammers.”

The council of the day deemed it a leaker, so it had to come down.

“Yes, well they replaced it with a brand new council building with a carpark on top and from day one it’s leaked. From day bloody one!”

Ken is a slight, affable guy with big attitude. “It’s early days in my fight for the Tropical Display House – but we will gather forces and call ourselves Friends of the Begonia Garden or something.”

That probably won’t strike fear into the heart of a council mandated to save money, but already a crack has appeared.

TCC councillor Catherine Stewart has called Ken with her support. They are now an army of

two. She’s staggered the future of the Tropical House is even on the agenda.

“It was an issue a year ago.

“I proposed it should be saved and that was supported.

“The community has not asked to be rid of this facility, so why is it coming before us again.”

Perhaps because it’s about bucks and not begonias.

TCC councillor Steve Morris apparently doesn’t think the $100,000 to keep the house open is good use of funds.

Fellow councillor John Robson wants consultation because the election had been fought around managing costs, and councillor Matt Cowley doesn’t see the value of the gardens in 2015.

Catherine sees it differently.

To read the full story, go to SunLive.co.nz and search ‘Tropical Plant House debate heats up’.

By Hunter Wells

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ACG Tauranga Year 5-6 teacher Dan Pratt with new student Brin Watson during the school’s first week. Photo by Chris Callinan.

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Man charged with murder after alleged hit and run Police have charged a 32-year-old Papamoa man with murder following an alleged hit and run in Welcome Bay on Monday night.

A 33-year-old Merivale man died on Welcome Bay Rd after being hit by a black Subaru at about 11pm. The man was arrested following a police investigation into the fatal incident.

Christmas rescue wins award

An off-duty lifeguard who helped pull two teenagers from a rip on Christmas Day is part of the Mount Maunganui crew handed a regional surf lifesaving award.

Off-duty lifeguard Alex Sefton, 19, was among the public enjoying the beach by Clyde St, Mount Maunganui on Christmas Day when she noticed two teenage boys struggling to stay afloat in a very fast and dangerous rip.

Lifeguards from Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service won the Eastern Region BP Rescue of the Month award for December.

Man’s death suspected murder

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a 76-year-old man was found at a Whangamata home on Monday evening.

Detective Senior Sergeant Graham Pitkethley says a homicide investigation has begun after emergency services were called to an Achilles Ave property at about 1.30am.

“The investigation is currently in its formative stages and it's too early to comment on the nature of how the victim died or any type of weapon used,” says Graham.

Hard questions over Village

A building at Tauranga’s Historic Village has deteriorated so badly tenants are being restricted over where they can go.

The fire risk at one tenanted building in particular has seen the mezzanine floor closed off and tenants denied access, says Tauranga City Council manager for community development Meagan Holmes.

The news emerged in a reply to a question from councillor Catherine Stewart in a council meeting. Catherine asked about “hundreds of thousands of dollars” that needs to be spent to fix issues revealed by a recent survey of the village.

Preparing for more mould news

Tauranga City councillors are being asked to put aside at least $4 million dollars during the next two years to deal with the city’s mouldy administration building.

That’s in addition to the $1.3m the mould issue has cost so far. The figures are contained in a report discussed at this week’s city council meeting.

It’s the first time councillors have been publicly appraised of the issue that’s seen about 300 of the council’s 400 or so staff rehoused since public confirmation of the mould on December 15 last year.

The extent of the work required to fix the leaks that caused the mould won’t be known until a consultant’s report is delivered in late March.

Schoolyard enthusiasm Packed lunches, neatly ironed uniforms and labelled stationary are back on the menu as school’s usher in a new year of education – including Tauranga’s latest “new kid” on the school block.

New school ACG Tauranga has opened for its first year – and among its eager new young faces is Ohauiti’s Brin Watson.

Brin is one of 744,100 students from Years 1-13 nationwide this week strapping their school bags on, immersing themselves back into the rigours of school.

“He was super excited, up early and ready to go. He couldn’t wait to get into school,” says Brin’s mother Laine Spencer Watson.

Situated on the corner of Keenan Rd and Pyes Pa Rd on SH36 and operated by the Academic Colleges Group, ACG Tauranga

is the city’s only comprehensive Year 1-13 independent school and offers co-ed and secular education.

Brin’s parents Kerry Watson and Laine say upon hearing the school would open in 2015 it was an easy decision to send the nine-year-old despite other tried and true options in the city.

“We wanted to provide the opportunity for him to have a little bit more one-onone time and have a really individualistic plan to learn and be creative,” says Kerry.

“Even at his level in the primary school they have specialist science, music, and language teachers. There is a variety of things that you get that you possibly don’t get at other schools.”

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“Right from the get go we were interested in what it could provide for Brin, given he was a Year 6 student with a variety interests,” says Laine.

“We were pretty excited about ACG coming to Tauranga.”

Year by year, the school will take on an older age group – and by 2019, ACG Tauranga will be open for children from pre-school right through to the last year of college, Year 13.

In the Bay of Plenty there are 4270 Year 1 students enrolled for the school year, and 51,800 Year 1-13 students enrolled.

By Luke Balvert

Bromeliads at their best

Bromeliads are looking their best this time of year.

Just ask the Bay of Plenty Bromeliad Club.

The club is hosting its annual open day at Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on Wednesday, February 11.

Club president Lynley Breeze says it’s going to be their very best display of the year.

“This year the colours are looking particularly good with this hot dry summer.”

There’ll be at least six sales tables operating, so Lynley says there’ll be plenty of plants available at very good prices along with spot prizes and raffles.

“Growers will be able to answer any queries or problems people have about growing bromeliads and there’ll be a brief talk at some stage.”

Lynley says bromeliads grow really well in the Bay’s warm summer climates and they provide a lot of interest and colour in the garden all-year-round.

“They have really magnificent foliage – really interesting, unusual and highly colourful leaf patterns.

“Some of them have quite magnificent flower spikes, while others have very insignificant flowers.

But the beauty of them is in the pattern on the leaves.”

Bay of Plenty Bromeliad Club open day is at Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club on February 11 from 12.30pm-2.30pm. Entry is free.

For more information, contact Lynley on 07 576 7711.

By Zoe Hunter

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Give English a hand up ‘Righting a wrong’ – Robin Bishop and Wendy Stringfield, with the petition. Photo by Chris Callinan.

“It’s an international language,” – while political heavyweight says Robin. And so she believes it Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has deserves official, legislated recogniagreed to present the petition to tion. parliament.

She insists she’s not “playing the When Robin got wind of the race card” – and couldn’t imagine status of English she wrote to the anyone not wanting to sign her Government, and researchers at petition. “If a Maori chose not to Parliament’s library were assigned sign my petition, I would wish the case. them a good day.”

“It seems you were right,” they In fact Maori may be indifferent told Robin. “There is no legislation That, according to Robin Bishop that enshrines English as an official to the proposal. of Pyes Pa – “is a wrong” and she Garrick Cooper is a lecturer in language.” insists it needs “putting right”.

Te Reo at Canterbury University It seems its status as an official “This is not anti-Maori, it is and believes the petition is largely language is based only on custom not anti-anything – New Zealand ideological.

English needs elevating to the same and practice.

“English is alive and well in Isn’t that enough? English is not official status accorded Maori. It is public life,” and there’s no imperaunder threat, nor undervalued. just something that needs correcttive to provide legislative support.

Shouldn’t we leave well alone? ing.”

“However, language revitalisa“No – English should rightfully And Robin’s pursuing it all the tion experts argue increasing the be given the same status as Maori way to the House of Representastatus of a language under threat and sign language,” says Robin. tives. She’s launched a petition to improves its chances of survival – “The English language is of so ensure English is legislated as an hence the Maori Language Act.” much value. It’s the language most official language along with Te To read the full story, go to SunLive. of us use every day in general conReo Maori and New Zealand Sign co.nz and search ‘Petition to make versation, commerce, Parliament Language.

English language official’. and local government, the media She started her campaign with and court proceedings.

By Hunter Wells the signatures of four workmates

Why is Te Reo Maori an official language of New Zealand and enjoying special privileges when English, spoken by about 96 per cent of all New Zealanders, is not?

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Twelve-year-old Anya Hawkins holds her unusual houseguest, an albino hedgehog she’s nicknamed Tarmac.

Twelve-year-old Anya Hawkins has been telling her Otumoetai Intermediate classmates an unusually spiky tale from her school holiday break.

Anya has been looking after an albino hedgehog, which her father Duane found on Omokoroa Rd late last month.

“Tarmac has been with us for a week,” says Anya, who was surprised when her father brought home the unusual houseguest.

The hedgehog, coloured a soft cream, looked as it had been hit by a car and had blood coming out of its ear.

Anya and her sister Livia, 10, nursed him back to health, making him a playground of bark and burying worms in it for him to find.

“He’s also been eating blueberries, grapes and apple,” says Anya.

“He’s eaten everything we’ve given him.”

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ARRC founder and Holistic Vets director Liza Schneider says albino hedgehogs are rare.

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people bring to us with injuries. Since 2003 we’ve seen maybe three albino hedgehogs.”

Despite the albino colouring affecting their camouflaging ability, Liza says in NZ very little prey on them.

“But being albino they may also have compromised eyesight and hearing – that can affect their chances of survival too.”

Liza says injured hedgehogs can be brought to ARRC for medical care.

“With hedgehogs the most important thing is to never feed them milk – people think that’s the stuff to use – but they can’t digest it and it can kill them.”

“Cat food is easy – and usually they’re absolute pigs.”

From a wildlife viewpoint, Liza says hedgehogs aren’t a native species, they come from the UK, and can be a threat to NZ native wildlife.

“The best thing is for them be garden animals and not go into native bush.

“While so rewarding in gardens by eating pests and reducing need for baits – which is great because a lot of those chemicals poison dogs and cats – it’s a fine line of making sure they’re looked after in our ecosystem.”

By Merle Foster

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Marc Lane and John Fagan test-run their bathtubs before next weekend’s 15th annual Bathtub Regatta at Bowentown.

Bathtubs and outboard motors are getting polished and fined-tuned ahead of next weekend’s 15th annual regatta at Bowentown on Saturday, February 14.

This year’s final race, with five laps, is upping the ante – offering a 15hp open class of high-powered bathtub racing.

And before this, four races of five laps will see eight horsepower engines push bathtubs and their skippers across the water for boat points.

Organiser Evan Walker says the boats get up to 50-plus km/h. “So they’re going pretty fast for a bathtub.”

“What we’ve introduced the 15hp class – the first time in New Zealand – and they go a bit faster.”

Evan says the course is from Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club around markers and back to the club – offering plenty of thrills, spills and splutters for onlookers on the water’s edge.

And the Bathtub racing fraternity is turning up, with competitors hailing Whitianga, Hamilton, Auckland and maybe even the Bay of Islands. “There will be people from all round the place, including Whitianga’s John Booker.”

“It’s a fun event but people do score points and they go towards a championship heel dint the Bay of Islands,” says Evan.

He says at least 15 boats will race next Saturday, maybe a few more.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

“The boat actually gets the points, so you can have multiple drivers.

“What we’re trying to do is give the people who’ve made the effort to build boats as many races as they can enter – so people can race as many times as they want.”

Evan admits he hasn’t raced a bathtub yet, instead focusing on running the event, but says the appeal in the sport has grown.

“It really started off as a novelty, where people strapped a motor to a bath and went from Athenree to Waihi Beach – so they were pretty prehistoriclooking bathtubs back then.”

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“But the sport has grown, and like any sport, people have developed it – and the bathtubs are starting to get pretty high-tech.”

Check in for race day on February 14 opens 10am, with scrutineering from 11am12.30pm. A practice runs ends 1.15pm, with a pre-race safety meeting 1.30pm and racing starting 2pm. Evan says the boat club’s bar will be open, with entertainment and live music during and after the racing.

For more information, call Evan on 0274 526 104 email evan@theHubWaihi.com

By Merle Foster

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husband Brad. “It’s been very frustrating. “If you can imagine reasoning with a toddler who Photo Bruce Barnard. can hear and communicate – try reasoning with one that can’t.�

But the Tauranga boy Today Jack is saying a few and his family have been words but isn’t talking like a hearing child. on a journey since he was born with hearing loss – “It’s so hard to understand what he wants, but it is and it’s not over yet. slowly getting better.�

Mother Kirstin Johnson-Coombs says while Kirstin says Jack is very full on and active, so respite 12-year-old daughter Mackenzie’s hearing is ďŹ ne, her care via a home-based carer three times a week helps 10-year-old son Reid was born with a hearing loss her have a break. and uses hearing aids. “Also because of him being around us [his parents], This prompted an audiologist to screen Jack at Hearing House and rehabilitation, he wasn’t actually birth, and ďŹ nd a genetic hearing trait in the family. “On day two, Jack failed newborn screening and on spending much time with other kids before.â€? “But he needs to be around kids so he knows they day four was diagnosed with a hearing loss.â€? talk and he can learn to talk.

In 2013 Jack, aged about 18 months, received one “And it’s been wonderful – he’s now learning how cochlear implant. When he was switched on two to be a child. He can hear very well – and he underweeks later, Kirstin says he responded immediately. stands a lot more than people give him credit for.â€? “He turned around instantly and responded to his Now Jack’s playing catch-up with his language grandmother, which made her cry.â€? skills, so he can go to school at age ďŹ ve.

One year of rehabilitation via The Hearing House “Ideally, so he can go to school without a teacher followed, with treatment slowly activating his brain’s aide,â€? says Kirstin. electrodes allowing him to gradually hear. “We’re determined to get that done. It’s just conLast year Jack received a second implant at age twostant repetitiveness and feeding language into him.â€? and-a-half. “When he had his ďŹ rst cochlear implant Kirstin says the Hearing House team is fantastic. he got to the stage where he would recognise his “They’ve had a huge impact on our lives. Through name. After his second implant, we’d take the ďŹ rst the journey they’ve been the most supportive for us. one out and he wouldn’t recognise his name again.â€?

The Fabulous February – dubbed FabFeb – healthy Jack then received another year of rehabilitation for eating challenge this month can help raise funds for his new implant. “Without his implants, he’s deaf.�

The Hearing House. The new initiative asks particiKirstin says Jack receives all treatment via The pants to go sugar-free for February and raise money Hearing House. “They’re great and they cater for us for children’s charities such as The Hearing House. up there.� Jack can now hear with his implants in To register, go to www.fabfeb.org “but his language is still behind a hearing child�.

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Speed kayaking towards a record Tim Taylor, round New Zealand kayaker, writer and kayak fishing guide is prepping for a 24-hour kayak record, intending an attempt in March/April 2015.

He’s planning to kayak from Auckland’s Omaha Beach to Tauranga, a distance of about 220km during the time period. The current 24-hour

record is 194km. He’s departing from Omaha because it’ll give him more of a straight run across the Hauraki Gulf, and the trip is weather dependent.

“I want a bit of a northerly swell to be following me the whole way.”

It means he’ll hopefully have the same sea state right through, instead of having to punch into a northerly while paddling out of Auckland then have cross winds across the Firth of Thames.

“It’s more of a straight run if you go across the Gulf and down the BOP,

Tim paddling the surf ski in Pilot Bay. it’s a bit easier with the forecasts.

“Then you have also got tides and stuff which affect you if you’re inside of the harbour.

“It’s a nice stretch and AucklandTauranga happened to be about the right length; and it’s quite cool to be able to paddle from Auckland to Tauranga as well.”

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Tim’s no stranger to kayak records. He’s the first person to attempt to paddle round NZ as a solo voyage. He’s the second person to have kayaked round the country and Stewart Island; and

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He set out from the Wairoa River for East Cape on November 27, 2010, and returned from Tairua on February 28, 2012.

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“So I started looking into it, like there’s records for everything.

But the 24-hour one is the one I decided to attempt.”

He’s also consulted on the best kayak, because there’s no restriction on the type that can be used.

“Everybody just said surf ski, because it’s the fastest thing you can get.”

Tim’s found a long-distance type with a pointed bow. When he put the word out, a paddling advisor contacted the Think brand sea

kayaks importer, who got in touch with former kayaking Olympian Ian Ferguson.

“The guy who imports these kayaks wanted me in the Think brand, helped me getting on board with Ian,” says Tim. “It was quite surprising, I didn’t have much choice in the matter.

“It’s worth $7000. It’s not even my surf ski, I’ve got to give it back afterwards.

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““I average a speed of about 12km/h, so it’s incredibly fast.”

Dave Jaggs at Beyond Personal Training has Tim spending lots of time at the gym doing sprint work to build muscle before he starts doing the long distance training.

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World class croquet The perfectly manicured greens are identical but hoops and mallets replace irons and wedges as the 11th World Golf Croquet Singles Championship swings into Mount Maunganui this weekend.

From this Saturday 80 of the world’s top players from 11 countries will line up to play their way to global supremacy in the weeklong tournament staged across the Bay of Plenty.

It’s the second time in recent years a world contest has been hosted in the Bay, with the region hosting the women’s world event in 2011.

Event director Sue Roberts says it’s exciting for the region with the host nation boasting a team of more than 18 competitors ranging from 16 to 82 years old.

“We’ve got a beautiful spot, and this can only be good for the region.

“It’s a great way for us to showcase our sport to the public.”

Headlining the large field is current world champion, Reg Bamfield of South Africa, 2011 women’s champion Rachel Rowe from England, along with a sizeable 17 entries from Egypt – one of the world’s strongest golf croquet countries.

New Zealand’s leading contenders include the Bay’s Duncan Dixon, now living in Christchurch, a

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Other top hopes are Katikati’s Steve Piercy, Chris Clarke from Christchurch, and veteran and Croquet Hall of Famer Bob Jackson from Auckland.

Sue says this is the biggest world championship field to date, a jump from 64 to 80, with the expansion seeing Croquet Mount Maunganui the headquarters for the World Tournament, for both block and knockout play, including the finals.

The Mount, Katikati, Whakatane and Rotorua clubs will host five days of block play, and plate rounds from Saturday to Wednesday, February 11, to find the last 32 for the play-offs.

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Golf croquet has made a major impact on the sport with its shorter timeframe attracting new players to the game, crucially in younger age groups.

The sport sees players taking a stroke in turn, each trying to hit a ball through the same hoop. The sequence of play is blue, red, black, and yellow. Blue and black balls play against red and yellow.

The winner of the game is the player who wins the most hoops.

The World Golf Croquet Singles Championship begins with an opening ceremony, with a parade of flags, at Croquet Mount Maunganui, at 5pm Friday, February 6.

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“With the assistance of communities we can continue to disrupt this illegal activity and reduce the social harm that stems from drug dealing and the crimes that are committed to feed drug habits.

To report information about drugs cultivation, manufacture or supply, ring your local police Station.

Or anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Police are asking the public to look out for unusual behaviour as the cannabis growing season swelters in heat around the Western Bay of Plenty district.

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A dead Grey-faced Petrel on Moturiki (Leisure Island). Photo by Bruce Barnard colonies existing on Mauao, Moturiki and Motuotau.

It might be one of New Zealand’s most common Dave says there are no grey-faced petrel burrows seabirds but the grey-faced petrel is in constant need of protection from pests with figures estimating with- being used on Moturiki, but a few burrows of similar size have been found and occasionally dead adult out pest control Mauao’s colony could be halved. birds are found after being killed by predators such as From 1990-2013 New Zealand’s longest running stoats and pet cats. mainland seabird project has been run right here in The Ornithological Society of New Tauranga on Mauao.

Zealand has collected data from The Grey-face Petrel is one of The life cycle of a Motuotau and Mauao in the past to NZ's most common seabirds, see if the birds were maintaining their with vast colonies on Moutuhora Grey-faced Petrel: numbers. It has been proven that in (Whale Island) off Whakatane, April/May: Adults return to the 50 years’ time, without pest control, and a large number on Motuotau colonies to establish pair bonds the number of birds using the Mauao (Rabbit Island) just offshore from and territorial burrows colony would be half the number they Moturiki (Leisure Island).

July/August: A single egg is laid are now.

But Mauao Area Wildlife Trust in a burrow.

If the egg is lost, no In 200 years, there would be no projects manager Dave Richards relaying occurs. birds. Current pest control methods says the birds’ nests on Mauao September/October: chicks hatch are maintaining the numbers of birds. and its various colonies have been December/January: FKLFNV À HGJH These colonies are off limits to casual under threat from humans and visitors, but if you happen to be at the many pests have introduced to Mauao around the base track at night New Zealand. during April and May you can usually hear them, or “About 500 birds use the colony at Mauao, spread if you have a torch, see them. around the base of the mountain under the skirts of If you’d like to visit the colonies, a few trips per the pohutukawa forest, with some burrows higher up season are undertaken. Contact Paul Cuming on to a maximum of 75m above sea level.”

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Fighting the fat and beating the blues At age 13 she tipped the scales at more than 80kg. At school, everyone stared at her and bombarded her with nasty words. “Anything from ‘Emily Walrus’ to a beached whale,” says Tauranga teenager Emily Wallis.

Emily felt ashamed. She felt like she wasn’t good enough. But food was her comfort. “I’d just eat and eat until I wasn’t bored,” says Emily.

But this is a story of a young woman’s triumph.

The 18-year-old remembers always being a chubby child. It didn’t faze her until the weight started piling on in her early teens.

Things didn’t help when she got a job at a bakery in 2013. The temptation of doughnuts, cakes and pies was easy to give in to.

“That’s when it got even harder,” says Emily. “I was kind of out of control, no exercise – nothing. I was just eating all of the time.”

But last year Emily had enough and opted for a lifestyle change.

“It was September 1, 2014,” she remembers precisely.

“I was 174cm tall and 122kg.”

All Black prop Tony Woodcock checked in at 184cm tall and 120kg. “That was very, very upsetting. I was disgusted with myself.”

She cut out sugary foods and invited lean meats, fresh fruit and vegetables into her diet. “No processed crap basically,” says Emily.

For exercise, Emily walks up the Mount two, sometimes three, times a week and uses a skipping rope.

She’s slowly building up confidence to sign up to the gym where she’ll start toning up.

It’s been five months and Emily’s lost 30kg – equivalent to 60 packs of butter.

Her goal is to look down at the scales and see 70kg – a healthy weight for her age and height.

“I’ve got 22kg to go,” It’s been five says Emily. And she’s months and on the home straight.

“I feel so proud of Emily’s lost 30kg what I’ve accom- equivalent plished at my age,” to 60 packs of says Emily. And she should. “I feel so much butter. healthier.”

Emily’s using her weight-loss success to encourage other teenagers who are struggling with their weight, to follow in her footsteps.

“I know how it feels to be an obese teen – it sucks,” says Emily.

“I want people to know that it is hard. But if I can do it, anyone can do it.”

To follow Emily’s weightloss journey, visit Emily’s Journey NZ on Facebook.

The Weekend Sun wishes her well and promises to touch back in with Emily when Tauranga teenager Before Emily’s she reaches her Emily Wallis now. goal weight. By Zoe Hunter weightloss.

A real lower cost of living for many families We’ve had a terrific summer season here on the Coromandel. The weather has been great and local businesses people are telling me they’ve had a bumper start to the year.

There have been noticeably more visitors to our region and a higher than usual percentage have been family groups enjoying a classic kiwi summer in New Zealand’s most favourite holiday destination, the Coromandel.

But it’s not just our magnificent natural environment, beautiful beaches and pristine bush that makes our region attractive to visitors both local and international.

A big factor in the decision to visit here for many visitors is our easy and close proximity to Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. No traffic jams at the Kopu Bridge is a big help.

And 2015 has started with other good news too.

Petrol prices are significantly cheaper than last year and mortgage interest rates are on the decline again.

That means a real lower cost of living for many families. Inflation remains low and that helps provide confidence in the New Zealand economy as we start the New Year.

For a farming region it’s also pleasing to note that our agritechnology exports are now growing faster than our international competitors.

Last year animal health products, medicines and preventative treatments for on-farm use were the largest export earners at $311 million.

This category was closely followed by fencing supplies and equipment, and machinery and systems, each with $307 million in export sales.

We start 2015 in year five of an economic expansion phase for the New Zealand economy. It is estimated 72,000 more jobs will be created during the coming 12 months.

The Government’s economic strategy is all about delivering better public services and lifting educational achievement and upskilling our workforce so those new jobs can be filled with well trained, skilled job seekers.

Following a short but very enjoyable break I’ve been back at work since early January.

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Sailing contest attracts big names The Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat club is hosting the 59th Zephyr class national championships next week with a fleet of 50 contestants from throughout the country on their way to town.

Competitors will gather at the Sulphur Point venue on Monday for measuring, and enjoy an invitation event on Tuesday before New Zealand’s longest established one-design yacht class contest begins on Wednesday.

Co-organiser Geoff Collins says a local contingent of 10 Zephyr sailors hope to capitalise on some home advantage.

“The Zephyr yacht was originally designed and built by well-known Auckland designer Des Townson in the mid-1950s, initially as a stepping-stone to the larger Olympic Finn class.

A long-standing feature of the boats is the gleaming varnished decks, but new technology has also been incorporated into various parts of construction to futureproof this nationally-administered class, says Geoff.

Ian Watson sailing a Zephyr in Tauranga Harbour.

“Most of the yachts in the championship are fully restored and still as competitive as the day they were built.

“This contest will see Kiwi sailors who’ve competed at Olympic and America’s Cup level – and many are multiple national yachting champions and club champions.”

Nine trophies are at stake, with the overall national trophy held by multiple-winner Tim Snedden.

“Several contenders are expected to provide a healthy challenge for the title this year,” says Geoff.

There’s also age-division trophies, and a heavy-weight trophy for the top sailor, of more than 90kg.

A new award, introduced by the Tauranga club, is the Fresh Breeze trophy for the top sailor who hasn’t

previously won a national sailing contest as helmsperson, or finished in the top five in a previous Zephyr class nationals.

Geoff says there’s also an active social programme for the duration of the regatta, with the highlight the contest dinner with local guest speaker Jimmy Gilpin, who remains unbeaten as three-time winner of the revered P Class National championships.

Geoff says the public can easily view the contest daily from Tuesday, February 10, from the TYPBC premises, or the rigging area on the Sulphur Point.

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Opening the Tauranga branch in March 2014, Megan says the business has a good knowledge network, with clients able to deal directly with the owner.

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Mt Maunganui / Papamoa - Ward By-election How many people should represent you on council?

Happy Waitangi Day! I’ve asked councillor Gail McIntosh to share her thoughts with you this week. I’ll report on the start of council’s Long Term Plan discussions next week.

Thanks Matt. Before the next local body elections in 2016, a representation review must be undertaken.

How councillors are elected and how many councillors is the issue. Should the current basis of six ward councillors and four at-large councillors remain? Or should all councillors stand at-large – as all councillors are elected by all ratepayers in Tauranga City.

I’m inclined to favour abolishing the wards so each decision we make is in fact for the good of the whole of Tauranga City,

rather than the bias often apparent by the ward councillors in favouring options that suit ‘their’ ward.

The current number of councillors – 10 – becomes less important if we were to switch to an all at-large system.

Seven councillors and a Mayor would make for a more efficient council. Not many boards in the private sector would have 11 people.

The downside for candidates is it costs significantly more to advertise over the whole city than in just a ward. The upside for ratepayers is there may be less advertising hoardings littering the roadsides. Two current councillors got elected with no advertising hoardings.

I also favour decreasing the amount candidates can spend on their campaign, which

is up to $50,000 for at-large candidates.

Also up for discussion is the ability to include community boards. In my view Tauranga is too small to benefit from this for the additional cost.

Currently, it’s easy enough to contact a councillor to lobby or complain by emailing elected.members@tauranga.govt.nz because all elected members receive the email.

Soon the council will make a decision on how we want to be represented in the future and Tauranga ratepayers can make a submission either agreeing, or suggesting a different structure.

Our view and the submissions are then forwarded to the Local Government Commission to decide the outcome.

Please contact Gail McIntosh on 075762217 or email gail.mcintosh@tauranga.govt.nz

Aiming to keep people top of mind

5 Janet PETERS Your Mount Maunganui / Papamoa Ward candidate.

First le p o e P g in t t u P Authorised by Janet Peters, 1/161 Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Maunganui.

As a registered psychologist, people are at the heart of my 30-year professional career.

As a councillor for the Mount Maunganui/Papamoa ward, I would aim to ensure the Tauranga City Council keeps people top of mind in all its decision-making.

I believe the council should care for people through community consultation and sound financial management of its key assets and infrastructure.

A vote for me would ensure your voice and concerns as a resident are represented so our wonderful city can continue to thrive – both economically and socially.

As an experienced and skilled facilitator, I have what it takes to bring

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How much should you really pay for advice?

Commission is common in many professional services provided to the public.

When you purchase a life insurance contract through a ‘good’ financial adviser you should receive advice.

Regulation has some impact on the advice process, but it cannot replace an adviser’s experience in the industry and life skills necessary to deal with extreme relationship and financial situations.

Insurance providers pay commis-

sion to advisers for the sale of life insurance to you.

This could be as high as $2400 for a $100 per month premium policy.

The adviser may have spent a total of two hours with you initially – learning about your situation, presenting to you a recommendation and completing the paperwork.

This is just the start of a very time-consuming process.

A client file will be set up for you,

copies of all documents transferred to your file and sent to you, paid staff to work with the insurance underwriter and GP to have your cover approved with the best possible terms – this could take a month or longer.

Then setting up a review process on your file so that each year your adviser meets with you to ensure your cover remains relevant to your situation.

Then at claim time, a ‘good’ adviser will step in and make sure the process is as stress-free as possible – usually at no cost to you.

If an adviser discounted their commission by 50 per cent it would give you only an $8 per month saving – but would you get advice?

Holiday home rental made easy The Kiwi bach holiday is a tradition most New Zealanders have experienced – and in the Bay of Plenty holiday bach retreats are certainly alive and well, according to Bachcare.

With such a diverse range of holiday locations on offer throughout the region, it’s no surprise to Bachcare that holidaymakers from throughout NZ descend on the region every year.

Bachcare is New Zealand’s leading full service holiday home rental management company representing more than 1000 holiday homes nationwide.

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In BOP alone, Bachcare’s local holiday manager network includes popular locations including Waihi Beach, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Ohope Beach and throughout the Rotorua Lakes.

Bachcare marketing manager Rich Carey explains this summer they’ve seen an immense increase in rental activity for the BOP region, with the great summer weather and increasing popularity of holiday home rentals delivering fantastic rental results for property owners.

“With more great weather still to come and the year-round appeal of the BOP for visitors, we encourage new owners, wishing to generate rental income from their holiday homes, to contact us for a chat about their rental needs, including details of a special offer for new owners.”

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Tauranga City Council road corridor advisor Bruce Galloway and colleagues Michelle Anderson and Ella Anselmi (left) all know the merits of cycling to work. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Pushing city’s pedal power Say goodbye to traffic jams and road rage on your daily commute by going to work by bike.

That’s just one of the many benefits of riding to work, says Sport BOP recreation adviser Jen Riley, who knows just how easy it is get your daily exercise commuting.

“It’s also a lot faster than most think,” says Jen, who

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Everyone taking part in Go By Bike Day has a chance to win spot prizes just by stopping at one of the refreshment pit stops around Tauranga between 6.45am and 8.45am, while registered students could win a school bike pack worth more than $250.

Pitstops will be set up at Red Square, Maxwells Rd, opposite the Ngatai Rd salt marsh, at Omanu Bowling Club carpark, Papamoa Beach Rd near Harford Ave, opposite Tauranga Boys’ College on Cameron Rd and on the harbour bridge cycleway.

Other activities next week include mountain bike racing at TECT All Terrain Park, with juniors from 5pm,

Canadians’ Bay golf tournament returns A golf tournament organised by a Canadian community who migrate to Tauranga every summer is on for the 14th year this Monday, February 9.

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There’s a basic maintenance workshop on Tuesday from 6pm at Avanti Plus Mount Maunganui) and a morning road trip of 35-50km, leaving RideBikes Tauranga, 394B Cameron Rd, at 6.10am. For details Victor 027 225 1310.

On Wednesday Tauranga City Council’s road corridor advisor Bruce Galloway will take a 7km guided urban trail ride linking reserves in the Welcome Bay area (leaves Waipuna Park 5.45pm).

On Thursday you can explore the Tuapiro area around Kauri Point (leaves Rustic Pumpkin Café 9am, details Jen 578 0016 ext 829), while the cycle obsessed ladies mountain bike group will go for a ride at Summerhill park (from 5.45pm, details Tracy 021 244 4372) and the Tauranga Road Cycling Club will have night racing in Paengaroa at 6pm (details Talbot

By Hamish Carter 021 244 4372).

at Omanu Golf Club, where the visiting Canadians play off against local golfers.

Organiser of the Canadian players, Ed Klassen, who has been migrating to his Papamoa bach with wife Kathy for the last 14 years, says the tournament is a fun and casual tournament.

“The goal of the event is simply to have a lot of laughs and great camaraderie.”

The Canadians pay for this Monday’s full tournament, including prizes, a hot full-course afternoon meal and a drink at the bar. And every player receives a golf prize – regardless of his or her score. “And this year we have a full house.”

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Tapping into a career in music Whether its rock, hip-hop, classical or pop music they’re into – keen musiclovers can develop their talent at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, and make use of the full recording studio they’ll have at their fingertips.

Media, arts and Enrolments are now open for BOP Polytechnic’s Certificate in Music design group leader Production and Performance and Diploma in Music Production and Mary Stewart says the Performance programmes. music programmes are completely industry-focused, with an students to perform their art in public, emphasis on bringing out the “best musi- says Mary. “Yes there is theory, but that cian in you”. theory is linked to your performance.”

“If you’ve got the desire and passion to A recording studio with top of the line get a career as a musician – whatever you industry-standard recording equipment play, we’ll help you develop your own is available to the students. “It means you unique style.” have a recording studio at your fingertips Mary says the Certificate in Music all year round,” says Mary.

Production and Performance is all about A new facility, which will house a whole developing students’ ability as a musinew music and creative art suite, is curcian, while the second year Diploma in rently being built at the Bay of Plenty Music Production and Performance is Polytechnic in order to cater for what where they begin creating their product.

Mary calls a growing industry.

“Students can compose, record and Enrolments for the Certificate and create a music video and website for an Diploma music programmes at BOP industry portfolio.”

Polytechnic are now open, call 0800 There’s also plenty of opportunities for BOPPOLY or visit www.boppoly.ac.nz.

By Zoe Hunter

Celebrating memories

Holy Trinity Church is a hosting ‘Memories are made of this’ performance at the church on Devonport Rd on February 27, from 11am-1pm.

The performance is so celebrate melody and memories with timeless classics we know and love, as well as famous war songs that commemorate the centenary of Anzac and 70 years since the end of the World War II. Open to all ages, see Eventfinder for more information or www.daytimeconcerts.co.nz

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How the day of love arrived Roses are red, violets are blue – Valentine’s Day is recognised as a day to share the love between me and you.

February 14 is traditionally a day for loved-up couples to bask in each other – but it can also be a day of angst for those without a date.

Usually it’s a time when we see men rushing around buying cards, flowers, chocolates and stuffed toys for their girlfriends, wives or crushes.

But what exactly does the day mean? Here’s what we found.

The history of Valentine’s Day suggests Saint Valentine is the name of a martyred saint of ancient Rome.

Many historians believe he was a priest who lived during the reign of Roman emperor Claudius II. He was put to death – on February 14 – for performing marriage ceremonies for couples not allowed to marry.

Valentine’s Day became associated with romance during the 14th Century, when courtly love was celebrated.

It’s not known when the pattern of spending hundreds of dollars on jewellery, dinners and chocolate love hearts came in to play.

But whatever the odd mixture of origins, St Valentine’s Day is now a day for sweethearts. It’s the day you show your friend or loved one that you care.

High tea fits Valentine’s beautifully In the charming surroundings of Whakamarama lies Silk Tree – the ideal place to spend Valentine’s Day enjoying High Tea with your loved one, or a group of loving friends.

Silk Tree is all about enjoying a beautiful rural setting, with tables arranged on the lawn, crisp white linen, and an eclectic mix of antique china.

The food is even more divine, with High Teas offering the perfect accompaniment for a special day.

There’s a delicious selection of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and the allimportant tea served from the traditional tea pot.

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A character-building character called Max

It could be just his feminine side, but Max is the Imelda Marcos of Te Puna.

Like Imelda, Max doesn’t wear most of his shoes – if any. He just acquires them, adores them, holds them, presents them, hordes them. Any shoes, anybody’s shoes.

Max is a 75 kilogram dog of dubious parentage, perhaps a mastiff/labrador cross. He’s about two axe-handles across the brow – you have to swivel your head to take in both big yellow eyes.

He has shoulders that wouldn’t look out of place on Carl Hayman.

He has paddles for paws and a tail that could tether the Interislander ferry.

In his many moments of delight he swishes that tail and it becomes an offensive weapon. It hurts, it breaks – it should be licensed.

Max is a big boy – and he’s my new and, I am certain, enduring friend. Not by design, it just happened that way.

I’ve never owned a dog but Max and I have bonded. I just know it and I’m sure he feels it.

Because this morning when I woke at 3.11am I was nudged awake. There was this big black whimpering apparition, just one wet nose away. I got a helluva fright. It was Max. Max had a shoe in his mouth. It was one of my shoes and it was for me. He had an urge in the dead of night to cement

our relationship, to bring me a gift.

Thanks Max. He promptly went back to sleep on the cool tiles in the hallway and I lay there absorbing the moment.

Someone, something cared.

Now when I swing into the drive after another frenetic day in the factory Max is parked there.

He could just wander over for a scratch and some endearments whispered in his satellite dish for an ear – Max doesn’t hear, he receives signals.

But no – Max is a giving, not a taking, dog. He bounds off through the front door and before I get out of the car he’s standing there with another of my shoes in his massive ‘bouche’, sans slobber which I always appreciate.

Gifts are best delivered dry and this gift is a ‘nice to see you’ shoe. It works for me.

There is a downside. Whenever I’m leaving the house there’s invariably only one shoe of a kind. But I know the missing one is safe – somewhere in or around this rambling 6.5 hectare orchard.

And I don’t mind because the remaining orphan shoe will have at some stage been presented to me with love. It’s a special orphan shoe. You have to keep things in perspective.

Apart from his predilection for shoes Max has extraordinary parenting skills.

He’s a natural father. A springer spaniel arrived home recently.

Fearless Fred’s full of life

‘Fearless Fred’ is an older cat but he’s still full of life and a super affectionate and cuddly boy.

He’s been with ARRC for a little while now, so they are hoping to find him a lovely new home to live in soon.

All of ARRC’s cats for adoption have been desexed and vet-checked and cost $60 to adopt, to help with some of the vet costs.

If you’d like to meet Fred, or one of our other lovely cats, please ring ARRC’s foster carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or have a look at ARRC’s listings on TradeMe.

Max with an offering for the reporter.

‘Millie’, an excitable pup, gorgeous but irritating when she tattoos your hand or ankle with her teeth.

Millie is a runt – a runt with an undershot jaw.

She was hard to love at the start but Max, bless him taught me to love her. He slipped effortlessly into the father role – he’s bringing up this pup as his own. So noble!

No textbooks, no advice, no warning – he simply embraced Millie, chased her, cajoled her, nipped and cuddled this pup in equal doses and shared what was once his exclusive domain.

Only his bowl and bones remain sacrosanct. He guards them with a certain gruffness, deep guttural warnings to pups who forget their place.

Millie is now developing Max’s propensity for shoes – all learned behaviour I am sure.

At the moment she’s happy to bury her face, her head, inside one of my road shoes despite the health hazards. But one day, should Millie choose to present me with one of my own shoes, I know I’ll have another new enduring friend.

Circumstances are coming between Max and I – we are due to be parted.

And I will miss stepping out of the shower in the morning onto a prostrate 76 kilogram mastifflabrador cross bath mat – a bath mat called Max who thinks I am okay, even dripping wet at 5.30am.

I’m sure we will endure this test Max. You have taught me well about friendships, parenting, tolerance…and shoes of course. Thanks for the experience big guy, it has been enriching.

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Tauranga champ to turn lead into gold For Tauranga’s national champion UTV racer Ben Thomasen it was an invitation worth its weight in gold.

“It’s huge,” says Ben, who is take part in the Leadfoot Festival, o from tomorrow to Sunday, February 8.

“It will be fantastic to be able to rub

shoulders with a lot of the drivers I’ve looked up to,” says Ben, who is still excited about getting the personal invitation by phone from ‘Sir Rod Millen’ to take part in the festival on his Hahei ‘ranch’.

The multi-talented Tauranga driver, who first earned a top reputation in motocross before a back injury stopped him riding five years ago, had proven

himself on the rally circuit and hillclimb racing.

He claimed the national championship two years ago – before switching to the challenge of off-road utility terrain vehicle racing.

Ben is among a handful of Western Bay drivers taking part in this weekend’s motorsport celebration.

Since first competing in the national Offroad Racing Series in his Polaris UTV two years ago, Ben’s proven himself with his rallying skills, going on to dominate last year’s Endurance Championships beating much bigger and more powerful vehicles.

Ben won the national UTV title last season and was runner up against drivers from all classes in the off-road championships – but is aiming to go one further and claim the championship title this year.

At the Leadfoot Festival he’ll be giving people rides on a specially-built course to Ben Thomasen turned heads at the recent V4 and experience the thrill of a UTV. “But I’ll Rotary Nationals show in Auckland with stunts be toning it down a bit compared to my in his Polaris UTV. racing,” says Ben, who is also competing in an off-road hillclimb race.

Other Western Bay drivers taking part include drift “I don’t know enough about the course and the stars Cole Armstrong, who last month claimed the competition to have a good idea about my chances in D1NZ national drift series round at Baypark, and the race, but I’ll definitely be giving it everything.”

Jodie Verhulst, with her V8-powered 1993 Toyota The weekend festival on the Millen’s 150 acre Supra, and long-time Motorsport BOP member Hahei property combines racing action with easy Shane Wright, with his 1990 Nissan Skyline. access for festival-goers to the drivers, pits and race Seasoned speedway and drag racer Tony cars, with a display of some of the world’s top comChristiansen will also take part with his 2006 Star petition cars and motorcycles.

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Leadfooting it with the best - US style Occasional car importer and self-proclaimed longtime petrolhead Bert Dove’s interest was tweaked when he saw an iconic Nascar competition race car for sale on Ebay.

“Plus, 1998 was the 50th anniversary of Nascar, so having that year’s winning car was definitely part of the appeal.

“It was the third championship he won and that season he [Jeff ] won 13 rounds which hasn’t been done since, so it’s all part of what makes it special.”

Shortly after the Monte Carlo arrived Bert took it out for a play at the inaugural Leadfoot Festival two years ago.

But he’s expecting it to perform a lot better when they return to the event this weekend.

“We’ve done a little work on it, so it will be really firing,” says Bert, who admits the short circuit on Rod Millen’s ‘driveway’ will keep speed well below its top of 200m/h, or 322km/h.

Bert has only reached 250km/h and doubts he could ever reach the car’s top speed in New Zealand.

“It’s pretty hairy for a 66-year-old, but I’m Self-proclaimed petrolhead Bert Dove is looking forward to putting Jeff having a lot of fun.”

Gordon’s iconic Nascar through its paces this weekend. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

“I have brought in a few American cars and when I saw Jeff Gordon’s 1998 car for sale I knew I had to have a closer look,” says the Tauranga car-lover, of the experience which led to the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo being shipped out.

Ultimately, he plans to sell the Chevrolet but is enjoying it for the time being.

While he admits to loving cars all his life, Bert says he only got into racing when he could afford to.

He started racing classic cars in the early 1990s, developing one of the quickest Triumph TR3s in the country with great success.

He also has a BMW M6 he shows at club events, along with the country’s only 1948 Pontiac straight 8 which he’s finishing restoring.

Earlier this week he spent a few days in Hahei helping prepare the Millen’s ‘Leadfoot Ranch’ for the festival, saying it’s a nice way to give back after the fun he had there two years ago.

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Revving up and reviving the classic racers It was the first ever meeting at the old Baypark and Bob Hyslop was lining up on the start-line for his personal debut.

Bob, who has gone on to carve out a leading reputation as a panelbeater and restorer of racing and vintage cars,

remembers the first experience well and how it led to a life-long love of racing.

“It was pretty scary in those days,” recalls Bob. It was a different era.

There were no seatbelts and you didn’t need to have a roll cage.”

Despite some hairy moments racing his Austin Healey at the 1966 opening, he quickly got a taste for the thrill of battling on the track.

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Tauranga racing veteran Bob Hyslop will be racing his 1974 Mazda RX2, which he rallied in the 1980s, at this weekend’s Leadfoot Festival. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Since those early days Bob has In 2002 he also claimed the Kiwi event put on by motoring legend gone on to race a wide range of Sports Sedan Championship in Rodd Millen. cars and classes, collecting a series his tri-rotor RX7, a car he plans to “I’m really not sure what to of trophies and titles including his restore next year. expect but I’m sure it will be lots These days he races another personal highlight of winning the of fun,” says Bob, who promises acclaimed Ken Wharton Trophy 1957 Austin Healey in the vintage to push the RX2 as hard as he can at the New Zealand Grand Prix at sports car class and a 1974 Mazda on the 1.5km circuit.

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Prior to reviving the RX2, Bob Shelves of medals and trophies The RX2 – which he had raced rebuilt a few vintage classics dominate his home, while pictures in group two at the three internaincluding a 1937 one-and-a-half with some of his cars jostle for tional rallies held from 1980-1982 ton Chevrolet truck and a 1935 attention on the walls.

– has been revived to its former De Soto Airflow – the only car Other top results include being glory since being brought out of its kind in New Zealand, named New Zealand Sports Car storage 18 months ago. which he loving restored during Champion in 1975 after success This weekend Bob will race the seven years beginning from boxes RX2 again when he heads to the with his JRM sports car powered of rusted parts.

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Ford heaven to unfold

The polish is buffed and engines tuned to perfection as car enthusiasts prepare to drive into the annual All Ford Day. Less than a month out from the 16th annual event at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, organisers are preparing for another stellar line-up of Ford vehicles from customised vehicles to vintage cars.

“It’s always a bit of an unknown number but I would expect it around the 300 number mark.

We have topped at 400 but you can never tell, it depends on the

day,” says Ford Muscle Club vice-president Gus Old. “We will have cars from across the whole range. From really, really early to literally brand new.”

Ford cars from all around the country have been invited to attend the event with a big contingent expected from Taranaki and Auckland.

Vehicles will be on display from 10am to 3pm with prizegiving for vehicle entrants at 3pm.

The motorsport cars are always a crowd favourite while there is a People’s Choice award and awards encapsulating the cars wide range of make and model

along with country of origin.

Gus says the club award is always a highly sought-after accolade with the Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club being hot favourites, given about 30 members are showcasing their glistening vehicles.

Organisers are yet to decide on which charity gate sales will go to, but Gus is optimistic they will get a large crowd to help deliver a generous donation.

The All Ford Day held at Blake Park is on March 1 between 8am and 4pm.

Entry is $5 for adults and children under 14 are free.

By Luke Balvert

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Dirt and bikes fly at new homebase It’s noisy, full of dirt and nestled in the TECT All Terrain Park. But most importantly, it’s a place the Tauranga Motorcycle Club can call home.

“A huge amount of hard work has gone in behind the scenes.”

“For the last four years, since I joined the committee, they were hiring Maddix Park to run events and for two years the Tauranga club hasn’t had race rounds.”

Last weekend the club happily marked the end of a Since signing the lease it’s taken a fair amount long journey with a special open day, with Tauranga of effort and time to bring the vision to fruition, City and Western Bay of Plenty Mayors Stuart including bulldozer time to clear scrub and push out Crosby and Ross Paterson cutting the official ribbon. dozens of stumps, and building the start line, buildFrom start to finish the club has spent nearly two ing rollers and table tops. years planning and developing the track after signBut the club believes the end result will become one ing the lease of the 40-hectare section of land from of the premier motocross venues in the country.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council in Nicki says the fun day and official opening was a February 2013. great event with 145 riders testing out both the pur“It’s really exciting to finally have a home base,” pose built mini and senior motocross tracks. says Tauranga Motorcycle Club Following the ribbon cutting riders performed an treasurer Nicki Blake. emotional tribute to late club members, paying their respects to 14-year-old rider Trent Hayward who tragically died last June, with a slow lap of the new course.

The teenager was killed after launching off a 30-metre jump at the Godfrey Memorial Motocross event.

Looking forward the club will now offer a spring-summer racing series along with racing one Sunday per month coupled with a practice session on the Saturday.

“We are hoping to Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby and Western Bay Mayor Ross Paterson help hold another fun day in motorcycle club youngsters cut the ribbon. Photo by Jody Beattie.

March and April if the weather doesn’t pack in too early,” says Nicki.

TECT All Terrain Park manager Bill Wheeler says it’s an “absolutely fantastic” addition to the park’s overall makeup.

“It’s an awesome track and purpose-built,” says Bill.

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Tauranga Motorcycle Club riders test out their new track. Photo by Jody Beattie.

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Last year I wrote an article on the ‘two brains’ and how the gut and the brain have an inter-connected relationship to how you feel and cope emotionally.

gut inuence emotion?

A very tense emotional situation may make you vomit, may provoke diarrhoea or cause total indigestion.

When you feel lonely, frustrated or when your self-esteem has been destroyed, the psychological state you are in can inuence your metabolism and the complex processes of digestion.

Chronic unhappiness is expressed as a state of anxiety and can cause uncontrollable binge eating, which leads to a rapid release of hormones and chemical substances to induce a temporary feeling of wellbeing and satisfaction.

When you have constipation accompanied by bloating this makes you feel your life is ‘weighing you down’ and you tend to lose all interest in social and physical activities.

So how you feel effects the emotional and digestive situation. So take care of that ‘second brain’ as it may just be the cause of your emotional state!

The brain in our gut is the main production line responsible for producing and storing the chemical substances called neuro-transmitters such as acetylcholine, dopamine and serotonin.

It has been revealed up to 90 per cent of serotonin, the famous ‘happiness’ or ‘feel good’ hormone, is produced and stored in the intestinal walls.

The remaining 10 per cent is synthesised in the neurons of the central nervous system, the brain.

The minimum amount of serotonin in the ‘higher’ brain is, nevertheless, of vital importance to human beings.

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A gruelling paddle in memory of James Moore With paddles in hand, more than 100 competitors look set to take on the gruelling 32km James Moore-morial Race from Maketu to Tauranga this weekend.

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Healthy Living Festival returns Gemstones and Crystals shop manager Debbie Bryant. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

She says the festival is the perfect place to pick up a Valentine’s gift for a loved one, while exploring all facets of a natural and spiritual existence to better improve wellbeing.

Magnolia Minerals will be there with a variety of difOrganiser Ruth Mansford says the festival at Queen ferent health products, books, feng shui, buddahs and Elizabeth Youth Centre on February 14-15 is for some heart-shaped crystals. people from all walks of life. “Especially people who Natural Therapist Debbie Bryant will be offering a care about the health and wellbeing of themselves and range of treatments, including therapeutic massage, their loved ones.”

Reiki, holistic pulsing, spinal re-alignment and crystal Ruth says there’ll be talks and exhibits from many healing. different health practitioners, who can help ensure a “For relaxation, stress relief, relieving pain or to smooth path on the road to good health – and free empower you to find your own healing abilities, it seminars all weekend. could benefit you to talk to Debbie,” says Ruth.

“For those who would like to experience a selenite The Healthy Living Festival is at Queen Elizabeth healing, there will be a big display of selenite crystals Youth Centre form 10am-5pm on February 14-15. and information about how they can give out healing.” Refreshments will be available.

By Zoe Hunter

The Healthy Living Festival is bringing a sense of love, happiness and wellbeing to Tauranga this Valentine’s Day.

The secret to liberating your soul

Julena Meroiti from The Liberated Soul.

Julena is a registered The Liberated Soul is a workshop that is designed nurse from “way back” and has been interested in to liberate you.

Julena Meroiti generates awakening and enlightena conversation that delib- ment for the last 20 years erately stirs your thoughts and ongoing.

“The Liberated Soul will and soul – and goes to the cause a shift for you and heart of matters: “your can best be summed up personal matters”. with this quote: ‘What if “Our personal baggage I fall? Oh my darling but holds us down and back what if you fly?’. from really truly living For more information, and engaging in life visit The Liberated fully,” says Julena. “This Soul website. is what the workshop is all about.”

Julena understands people who are fit can get cancer, people who are academic can be alcoholics – and spiritual followers can stay in unhealthy relationships.

So why does this happen? “The workshop is all about revealing for you what holds you back so that you can be free,” says Julena.

The workshop is in three parts: body, mind and soul. Julena says the workshop is designed to raise awareness, vibration and frequency.

“The insights you’ll have will lighten your load. I am committed to this.”

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Getting To The Heart Of The Matter.

Heart statistics in New Zealand • Cardiovascular disease - including heart, stroke and blood vessel disease - is still the leading cause of death in New Zealand, accounting for more than 30 per cent of deaths annually.

• Based on mortality data, 6819 people die from heart diseases – Ischaemic Heart Disease and other heart diseases – every year.

• More than one New Zealander dies from heart disease every 90 minutes.

• Many of these deaths are premature and preventable.

• Since forming in 1968, the NZ Heart Foundation has awarded more than $50 million in grants to fund heart research in New Zealand.

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9 th - 15 th February 2015

Young dad counts his blessings Luke Cairns is very fortunate to be alive. At just 34 years old, he came close to becoming one of the more than 6500 New Zealanders who die from heart disease every year.

Luke’s wife and three young children could easily have spent Christmas 2014 without a husband and father.

Luke says he was a fairly typical young dad up until last September.

He was fit and active, both in his work and with his family.

With three young boys, now aged six, Emma and Luke Cairns, with their sons Cole, 6, and Vinnie, 4. four and four months, Luke had less time for sport and surfing but remained active.

Luke wasn’t what is generally considered a typical He says his wife insists on healthy eating. candidate for a heart attack. He was young, healthy “I considered myself pretty healthy,” says Luke. and fit with no family history of heart disease.

“Then in September, I thought I’d pulled a muscle Tauranga Heart Foundation’s heart health advocate in my chest. I didn’t for one minute think about my Sandy Ritchie says heart disease doesn’t discriminate heart. I thought it would just go away, but one day at and is more common than many people realise. work it got so bad I had to sit down.”

“It’s starting to affect people at a younger age. It Fortunately for Luke, a workmate got him to hoshappens to old and young, fit and unfit, women and pital. While undergoing tests Luke went into cardiac men. No-one is immune.” arrest; then he had a heart attack that stopped his Sandy says heart disease claims the life of more than heart and had to be revived. one Kiwi every 90 minutes.

Surgeons inserted two stents into his arteries, in an Luke strongly supports the Heart Foundation in area commonly known as ‘the widow-maker’. urging people to live a healthy lifestyle and to never “It was a huge shock to me and my family. My ignore chest pain. youngest child was just five weeks old when this hap“If there’s any pain, get it checked early. It could pened. I’m so grateful to be alive. save your life,” he says.

“I love and enjoy my boys and want to be there Luke is telling his story to encourage people to look with them as they grow up.” after their hearts, and support the work of the Heart The impact of suffering a serious heart event, espeFoundation. cially at such a young age, is huge.

Heart Week, the Heart Foundation’s annual fund“It’s definitely changed my life,” says Luke. raising appeal, is on from February 9-15.

“It’s been a real struggle. I couldn’t work initially, of Volunteers will hit the streets to collect donations course, and then I lost my employment even though on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14.

I had been cleared to go back to work.

By contributing to the Heart Foundation’s annual “That’s huge when you have a young family. I’m appeal, you can make a real difference for people like ready and able to get back to a normal working life Luke – and possibly for a member of your and I’m looking hard for an opportunity.” own family.

Help stop New Zealand’s biggest killer Bay of Plenty residents are urged to help arrest the country’s biggest killer by supporting the Heart Foundation during its Heart Week appeal from February 9-15.

Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in NZ, accounting for more than 30 per cent of lives lost annually.

Heart Foundation medical director Gerry Devlin says the shocking reality is more than one Kiwi dies from heart disease every

90 minutes and many deaths are premature and preventable.

“Thousands of families and communities continue to be torn apart by heart disease in New Zealand every year.

“Anyone can be impacted by heart disease – young, old, fit, unfit, men and women.

“It is much more prevalent than many people realise.”

About 50 per cent of heart events happen among those con-

sidered low-medium risk.

Gerry says the foundation’s vision is to halt premature deaths from heart disease “and stop the next generation of Kiwis from developing heart disease”.

Everyone who donates will be given a red felt heart so they can ‘Wear their Heart on their Sleeve’ to raise awareness of heart disease.

To donate, text ‘donate’ to 2449, call 0800 830 100 or see www. heartfoundation.org.nz/donate

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FARMERS The best slice of summer in a blueberry pie MARKET DESSERT

Summer’s produces is what many look forward to this season – especially fruits and berries. And when I spot the colour and blush on blueberries I know it’s that time of the year.

Blueberry pie Ingredients Pastry 1 egg Finely grated zest of 2 lemons ½ cup lightly-packed icing sugar 2 cups flour ¼ tsp salt 180g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes Filling 5 cups blueberries ½ cup raw sugar 3 Tbsp cornflour 3 Tbsp lemon juice 30g unsalted butter Method In a small bowl, mix the egg, lemon zest and icing sugar. Put flour and salt in a food processor with the chilled butter and pulse a few times to combine into a loose, crumbly mix. Add in the egg mix and mix until it comes nearly comes together into a ball.

Tip out onto a lightly-floured bench and knead together into two balls – with one ball one-third bigger than the other, and cover with wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Mix one cup of blueberries with sugar and gently bring to the boil

for three minutes, crushing the berries as you go.

In a small bowl mix together cornflour and lemon juice, then add this to the hot blueberries.

Simmer, stirring until thick and allow to cool then add in the rest of the blueberries.

When the pastry is ready to roll out use the larger ball and roll between two sheets of lightly floured baking paper.

Line the cake tin with the pastry using the baking paper as a spatula to lay onto the bottom of the tin.

Prick the pastry all over and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Line the prepared pastry with tinfoil or baking paper then fill with baking beads or rice and blind bake the base for 15 minutes on 180 degrees Celsius.

Remove the paper and bake again for 10 minutes, and allow to cool, then fill the pie.

Remove the other disc of pastry from the fridge and roll out between baking paper and slide on top of the pie, which you can brush with some beaten egg and sugar first.

Once the lid is on squeeze the edges of the pie and brush with more egg and sugar mix. Bake for another 30-40 minutes until golden brown and serve with yoghurt or fresh whipped cream.

That time when we can really eat our way into a healthier lifestyle, with research in recent years confirming some of the anti-ageing benefits of regular blueberry consumption.

Blueberries are rich in anthocyanic acid, which lowers blood sugar levels and along with other unique acids has shown to inhibit cancer cells.

The colourful fruit is one that tests high in its ability to subdue oxygen-free radicals, which are a major cause of dysfunctions and diseases associated with ageing. Blueberries are in season now, so use them up anyway you can.

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According to New Zealand Avocado, avocados can help you meet the dietary guidelines of the NZ Heart Foundation – which are to eat a diet low to moderate in fat. Fats should be primarily unsaturated and low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

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Hindu temple build to start Tauranga’s first Hindu temple at Tauriko is expected to be open to the community in May or June, says Sanatan Dharam Trust spokesman Kuldip Kumar.

The Bay’s Hindu community has obtained building consent for construction of a two-storied concrete block building on its current site at Whiore Ave, with work to begin next week.

The 250m2 building will be built in single storey form at first, with the mezzanine added later as the community can afford it, says Kuldip.

“Once we have a temple we can tell the new generation about our religion.

“Everybody doesn’t know about the religion; once we have a priest there everyone can get together there and the priest can explain.”

The nearest Hindu temples are currently in Hamilton and Auckland.

Sanatan Dharam Mandir has operated out of a shed on the Whiore Avenue site since 2012, and has catered for up

to about 250 people. Trust member Mohan Sailly says Hindu is the latest name for the oldest religion in India, a faith that pre-dates Buddhism, Jainism, the Sikhs and the Hare Krishnas.

And it doesn’t have a human founder.

Sanatana Dharma, means ‘Eternal or Universal Righteousness’, is the original name of what is now popularly called Hinduism or Hindu Dharma.

Sanatana Dharma doesn’t denote to a creed or belief, but represents a code of conduct and a value system that has spiritual freedom as its core.

Donations for the construction of the Bay’s first Hindu temple can be made to Sanatan Dharam Trust.

For more information, see www.sanatandharammandir.org.nz

By Andrew Campbell

Kuldip Kumar and Mohan Sailly with the plans for the Bay’s first Hindu temple, with construction expected to begin next week.

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The first aircraft to visit Tauranga was a former World War I fighter, an Avro 504, piloted by F K Fowler. It landed on Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach in May 1922.

The first aircraft in Tauranga though, was a seaplane, bringing Bishop Cleary to town in April 1920.

History records show the seaplane landed in the Waimapu Harbour, but the photo shows the seaplane nosed in at The Strand surrounded by a crowd.

Beach landings lost popularity after Waikato Aviation Co’s De Souter monoplane flipped on the ocean beach in February 1931.

By January 1933, when Kingsford Smith’s Southern Cross was touring the country, it landed on the mudflats at Athenree and the Waikareao Estuary.

There is a Tauranga photo showing the tri-motor beside a hangar with two other aircraft near the bottom of Elizabeth St. Another trans-Tasman visitor in December 1933 was Charles Ulm’s Faith In Australia, photographed on the mudflats near Memorial Park.

The Mount Maunganui aerodrome was officially opened in 1939. It was seized by the Government when war broke out and was a training base until it was handed back to civilian operation in 1947.

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Village memories relayed An estimated 4000-plus people live in the small village that’s nestled on the doorstep of Tauranga’s CBD. But what do we really know about the suburb of Greerton?

Long-time Greerton stalwart Terry Molloy tells us on the Tauranga Memories website. One of the first schools of learning in Tauranga – named Ngai Tamarawaho Pa Tutarawanaga – was established 500 years ago on the banks of the Waimapu River in Yatton Park. In 1864 a very important piece of New Zealand history occurred on the northern flanks of Greerton – the Battle of Gate Pa. The racecourse reserve gazetted in 1878 – just 14 years after the battle – is now a popular green space enjoyed by horse riders and golfers. The heart of Greerton is the Village Square, which is located opposite the 130-year-old Greerton Village School.

Feel the love in Greerton Village February really should be a month of love for all New Zealanders.

Waitangi Day is here again and the love will be palpable in the Greerton Village School grounds for the Greerton Family Festival.

From 10.30am3pm on Friday there will be sausages sizzles, bouncy castles and teams playing life-sized foosball.

Not to mention the hangi, games, vendors and other entertainment – all thanks to community spirit and the Journey Restorative Trust.

Roses are red…and pink and

orange in front of Greerton Hall at the moment.

For all you budding Shakespeares, Wordsworths, Kapai Wilsons, and Dodds out there – February is your time to shine.

Express yourself poetically with our Valentine’s Write and Win competition.

Submissions are now open through the Greerton Village website and Facebook page.

This is an excellent opportunity for any creative men or women out there who want to have their Valentine’s evening plans and presents taken care of for them.

I’ve heard some comments that January was a bit too hot. Greerton Village is famous for many reasons.

But in summer time particularly, our beautiful trees are looking after us again by providing welcome shade for all comers and goers from Greerton Village and wider Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty.

A special kia ora to those Matakana Islanders making their regular pilgrimages to Greerton Village. Haere mai and welcome to all.

What could be nicer than Greerton Village in February? The secret ingredient is love.

Write and win with Greerton Those who like literature are encouraged to channel their inner-poet and submit a lovethemed rhyme for Greerton’s Valentine’s Day Write and Win competition.

Poets of all ages can submit their original poems online at www. greertonvillage.co.nz or the Greerton Village Facebook page from now until 1pm on February 10.

Tauranga literary legends Tommy Kapai Wilson and Dame Lynley Dodd will choose a junior, youth and grand prize-winning poet.

The winning junior poet will receive lunch for their school classroom from Subway at Greerton, first prize for youth will be lunch for their classroom from Pizza Hut at Greerton – and the grand prize winner will win a romantic dinner for two at Greer’s Gastro Bar at Greerton and a Greerton Valentine’s prize pack.

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Rummaging around the village It’s an eccentric claim to fame.

But then Greerton Village prides itself on its eccentricity.

It lays claim to being the op-shop centre of New Zealand, perhaps the world. And on a per capita basis, there might be some justification.

There are up to 10 op-shops in a village of 4176 – that’s one op-shop for every 400 residents.

It’s no secret though – retailers say people from Whakatane and Hamilton regularly spend a day rummaging for bargains.

And Greerton Village is also known to pull Jaffas and Capitalites to its treasure troves.

There is a perception that op-shops have a peculiar, stuffy smell fuelled from used clothing and household goods.

But there are treasures to be found.

Often household lots are off-loaded to op shops and hospice shops after a death, meaning they become an Aladdin’s cave full of exciting and unexpected curiosities.

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Tomorrow is our national day Does this ring a bell?

Celebrate Waitangi Day by celebrating what it means to you and your family to live here in this amazing place. If you focus on that – you too will create Waitangi Days that will live in your memory.

I’ve visited Waitangi a few times in my life but two visits in particular will stay with me forever.

The first was travelling with Prime Minister Jim Bolger in 1995, when a protestor trampled and spat on the NZ flag in an extraordinary vulgar attempt to court notoriety and offend in the highest possible way representatives of the NZ Government and the Crown.

Dame Cath Tizard was also sitting in the row in front of me.

I can remember the anger of the young people, stirred on by the Harawira clan and the tears of the elders who wept for the loss of prestige that those actions wrought.

Two hours later, I was in a hotel room with the Governor General and the PM getting

phone reports from the upper marae.

Sir Don McKinnon was there trying to keep the peace between local protestors who had commandeered the flagpole and hoistered their own protest flag as alarmed Kiwi families watched on at the standoff, with the Navy awaiting orders to pull down the flag and lift the NZ flag.

The calm heads of Tizard, Bolger and McKinnon prevailed – this is NZ, allow the protesters their space, ensure the safety of the Kiwis, cancel the festivities and don’t return until people are treated with respect.

Fast forward to 2012, one week after Waitangi and I was up staying at the hotel adjacent the treaty grounds

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and decided to go for a run about 4.30pm in the afternoon.

I ran around the entire grounds, by myself, the flagpole, the treaty house, all open to the public, I waved out to a local who warmly shouted a kia ora as I ambled my way past.

Only in New Zealand.

Protest is allowed, even if it’s uncomfortable.

National grounds, so open, so free, that you can run through our history without a gate, or barb wire to be seen.

Nowhere else in the world could you run through a national treasure by yourself, undisturbed.

I was so struck by this I stopped under the flagpole and looked out over Paihia to Russell and gave a private thanks to the powers that be, to be born in this generation, in this place, in this time.

Happy Waitangi Day.

Re: ‘Bikes, bells and bad feeling’ (The Weekend Sun, January 30).

If I may veer from the earnest and weightier local topics, a little history from Cape Town in the early days, which may ring bells with some.

There were far fewer bikes on the road then, of course.

But every year we were required to traipse to the council offices to have our annual registration renewed. A ‘warrant of fitness’.

They carefully checked wheels, tyres, brakes, mudguards, frame, warning device, (usually a bell) etc, stamped a number into the frame and we screwed a clear little number plate upright onto the rear mudguard.

The latter, identifying item was sometimes useful, and could be, here, today.

A light was mandatory after dark.

And three speed gears - wow - which helped a bit in coping with the two prevailing winds. And helped keep the dynamo lamp going.

The dynamo, as everyone knows,

Re: ‘Bikes, bells and bad feeling’ (The Weekend Sun, January 30).

Many cyclists on shared walkways are absolute pigs. Some rarely slow down for humans or dogs.

One thing they need to consider is that many

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elderly people are deaf and won’t hear an angry or polite bell.

Please when a grey head appears in front of you, kindly slow down.

My Mother-In-law has had to give up walks along the sea front walkways because of bad-tempered cyclists letting her have it when she doesn’t get out of their way, and further the fright she suffers at times

when she almost gets knocked over is not on.

It doesn’t take much to unsettle a elderly and frail lady or man in their 80s you know.

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depends on the speed of the pedalling for its light. And thereby hangs a sad tale.

My young brother took on a newspaper run, in the very early morning, when still almost dark.

On one of these occasions, and as the dynamo light inevitably faded away and stopped on the steep unlit slope, he was not only plunged into darkness, but found himself still seated upright on the bike, dropping into a black hole, only checked by an excruciatingly painful landing, still upright on the saddle.

He finally scrabbled his way out, and dragged out the bike, making his trembling way the three-four miles back home.

The council workers had neglected to put up the normal red warning light.

I can’t remember how long it took for him to get back on the bike.

Incidentally, I cycled to work daily, a 20km total, and always had a bell, for those doubters!

D Holm, Pyes Pa.

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I have been following the comments of readers with interest. I’m also not a cyclist but a walker, and have experienced some unnerving moments when cyclists have raced up from behind and passed without any bell or warning at all.

I doubt that the behaviour of some cyclists will quickly change but here’s a suggestion: When we were last in the United States, we walked on scenic paths shared by both walkers and cyclists.

And almost without exception, the cyclists coming from behind would call out as they got closer “passing left...or right.”

So simple yet so helpful and courteous, and encouraged all to make way for the other.

But how do you start a culture like this among the growing number of people now choosing to travel on bikes?

If they want to ride on footpaths, then they need to remember they are primarily designed for walkers.

G Marks, Tauranga City.

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Tauranga retail service - does it actually exist?

The subject of poor and ineffective ‘service’ given by retailers in New Zealand continues to concern me.

I don’t think it’s solely a Tauranga thing, but nonetheless there seems to be a distinct lack of giving (or seen to) a rats proverbial about the people you and me! - who want to give these people money to keep there business afloat, feed the family, mortgage etc.

I find myself more and more buying online, not only because of price, but also the ‘written’ care which will be taken if something goes wrong.

More worrying for me, as a person who would have preferred to shop locally and support local business, is I now prefer to go offshore for many purchases.

The main reason is - assuming you know what you are and expect to receive - that not only is it cheaper, but there seems to be a real expectation of ‘customer satisfaction’ among the traders who serve the world.

If an issue arises, I almost always get a swift email reply and proposed solution, mainly to a satisfactory conclusion - and I will buy from them again.

Here in NZ you will be lucky to receive an email reply at all, even if it is the supplier of the goods or service at all! And if you do, I will almost guarantee an overseas seller has already reacted and resolved the problem.

A week to get something paid for overnight from Auckland?

More than a working day to write a line in an email in reply to resolve an issue from a local Tauranga retailer?

I really think we have a nationwide issue with any ‘quality’ service.

Remember, when people actually cared?

Let alone the ones you want to give your hard-earned cash too.

And after well over 40 years in the service industry myself, I certainly notice a substantial deterioration in quality and efficiency, let alone the price you’re expected to pay to not receive an expected standard.

With the understanding that standards in many things are falling rapidly, would it maybe be time to even at a local level, show NZ's best country and can provide A++ service for locals and tourists alike?

P Huxham, Tauranga City.

Ignore Gareth - he’s hallucinating Don’t waste too much time on Gareth Morgan’s current hallucinations.

His ill-conceived foray into the world of cats, regular rants on the evil of residential property investment, despite personally splurging mega millions on a Mount Maunganui luxury mansion, stretches the credibility.

Being a self-anointed guru on all topics suddenly the serialised nonsense pumping up his book ‘Are we there yet - the future of the Treaty of Waitangi’ appears out of left field.

Mr Morgan, must accept there is only one Treaty, (Maori version) with three Articles, a benign document all Kiwis can all live with.

There is no treaty partnership, no

special obligations no promises and no principles other than those fabricated via political and judicial fictions during the last 40 years.

No modernisation of Treaty terms are possible because they remain same as 1840 and cannot be altered to suit special interest iwi groups. Anyway, the Treaty is an historical relic of no significance today.

There is no place in New Zealand for un-elected representation on Government or local authorities based on race, particularly as part-Maori are no more indigenous than all Kiwis born in NZ. Thankfully, Kiwis have enough nous to work this out, even though the media can’t.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

Do you have an issue or concern you think is worth raising?

The Weekend Sun welcomes letters and photographs.

Preference is given to short letters (200 words), supplied with the writer’s full name and contact details.

Photographs are best in high resolution and jpeg format.

Email: letters@thesun.co.nz

A representative should be voted in by us all The Tauranga City Council by-election for the Mount Maunganui/Papamoa Ward seat is undemocratic.

Those of us outside the ward can only stand and watch without voting rights, yet the candidate when elected will be representing all of us.

Shouldn’t we in the wider Tauranga electorate have a say on who represents us, not just Mount Maunganui/Papamoa residents?

R Kane, 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.

Thursday 5 February

Girl Guide Tauranga Info Evening Information & registration evening for new families to find out more about what Guiding has to offer girls in the BOP area. Held at Baden Powell Centre, Welcome Bay Rd 4.30-6pm.

Inspiring Journeys for Female Travellers An evening for women

who love to travel with special guest presenter at House of Travel Papamoa in store, Domain Rd, Papamoa 6-8pm.

Bring a plate to share. Registration absolutely necessary. Jemma 542 9308 or email: jemmaw@hot.co.nz

Friday 6 February

Greerton Family Festival Free, fun,

multi-cultural day filled with food, entertainment, bouncy castles, games, food vendors. A great way to celebrate Waitangi Day. At Greerton Village School, 151 Greerton Rd 10.30am – 3pm.

He Iwi Kotahi – Waitangi Day Whanau Festival 2015 at Blake Park, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am – 6pm. Featuring market stalls, food trucks, free bouncy castles, free face painting & competitions.

A charity & community focussed event –donations of non-perishable food items for Tauranga Women’s Refuge gratefully accepted. Entry $10 adults, $5 children.

Waitangi Day Dawn Service A community Dawn Service at the base of Hopukiore - Mount Drury (Mt Maunganui 6.30am with a Whakatau from local Iwi/Hapu followed by blessing.

Saturday 7 February

Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 9.30am. Colossians 1:20-23 “Which Christ are you pursuing?” Denys Tomaselli. www.bbf.net.nz Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Gerry 543 0051

Disabled Surfers Assn Have-A-Go Day

Feb 14 at Omanu Beach, Mt Maunganui 9.30am. Offering a chance for participants to try surfing in a safe & fun environment.

No experience needed, just bring a towel, wetsuit or togs. Sign up at www.disabledsurfers.co.nz or FB. Dirk 021 707 984

Free Grasshopper Soccer Trial Day

Fun, noncompetitive soccer games & training for 2-10year olds, ideal for beginners & more experienced players at Morland Fox Park, Greerton. 2-3yr olds 9-9.30am, 4-5yr olds 10-10.30am, 6-10yr olds 11-11.45am. Sausage sizzle, gold coin donation. Chris 543 2183 or grasshoppersoccer.co.nz

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Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Now at Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/ Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth.

544 7424 or 021 0226 3515 Maketu Kaimoana Festival Feb 14 at Maketu Sports Ground, Maketu 12-6pm.

Bring a blanket or chairs, family & friends & enjoy an afternoon in the sun with refreshments & music.

Tickets from Maketu Landing & Te Puke Paper Plus, or eventfinda.co.nz adults $20, under 17 years $10.

Masonic Park Outdoor Movie Night The Dark Night 8.30pm. Proudly brought to you by The Phoenix.

Monster Barn Sale Looking for a bargain or some hidden treasure? Get to the Bay’s biggest second-hand sale at Tanglewood Orchard, 567 SH2, Te Puna 7am – 2pm.

Everything must go – orchard & garden tools, furniture, whiteware, collectables & more. Free admission.

Swap Meet Automotive parts, clothing, books, furniture, bric a brac & more at Browny’s Cafe & Bar, cnr SH2 & Lockington Rd, 7kms south of Katikati 8am. $5 entry for sellers, free entry to public.

Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Te Puke A&P Show 2015 Sheep racing, police & dog handlers, tractors & truck pulling competitions, horse & pony rides, trade & foot sites, highland dancing & more. At A&P Showgrounds, Te Puke from 9am. Gate fee: $10 adult 13yrs & over, children $2, under 5 free. www.ras.org.nz The Little Big Markets Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd 9am – 2pm. Fashion wear, craft, food & music. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz The Power of Love Afternoon mediation course. Learn through mediation & beneficial thinking to unlock potential for a loving heart & bring happiness & joy to ourselves & others. Cost $36, bookings essential. Feb 14 at Tga City Plunket Rooms, 471 Devonport Rd 12.45-4pm. www.meditateintauranga.org or 09 846 5829 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 Welcome Bay Markets First Sat of month at Welcome Bay Hall car park 9am - 12pm. Stalls $5.

544 9774 or info.wbcc@xtra.co.nz

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

1st 3 visits free. 578 3606 Quakers in Tauranga Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. 544 0448 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Graham 572 5419 Spiritual Club, the Psychic Cafe Greerton Community Hall 7pm. 8 or more spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to meet, share, learn & discuss. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205

Sunday 8 February

BOP Tree Crops Assn Field Day 1pm.

Focus cider apples. Elizabeth 549 2795

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s.

Richard 578 3894 Tauranga Miniature Railway Every Sunday at Memorial Park 10am – 4pm. Train rides are just $1, or $10 for 12 ride concession ticket.

Tauranga Night Market Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 5.30-11pm.

Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@hotmail.com Western Swing Riverboat Ramble On the 1907 Otunui Paddleboat, cruising 2 hrs up the Wairoa River from Waimarino Adventure Park, Bethlehem 12-2pm.

Bring a picnic. Tickets at http://www. eventfinder.co.nz/2015/mid-summerdreaming/tauranga Peter 0274 183 930

Monday 9 February

Bethlehem Bowls Starts again tonight & then every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free.

Young or old welcome. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club Meet every 2nd Mon of month at clubrooms in Cliff Rd. New members welcome. www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com Cherrywood Probus Meet 2nd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave 10am. New members welcome.

Pam 578 3757 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA,

OUT THERE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. pg40 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6pm & 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. Migrant Clinics Tues Fri 1-4pm. All welcome.

Civic Choir Tauranga Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. New members welcome. Heather 575 9092 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Course on Budgeting Free 3 week course could help you get ahead & save money. Feb 9, 16 & 23 at Elim Christian Centre, 19 Amber Cres, Judea 7.30pm.

Garth 571 1125 or www.capmoney.org Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat 10am – 12pm.

579 9890 Learn to Dance With the Monday night dancers at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke. Dance tuition from 6.30pm then sequence dancing until 8.30pm approx.

Sequence dancing for beginners & improvers. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life.

David 576 9764 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Papamoa training every Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.15-7.40pm. Brian 021 241 7059 Omanu Bowling Club Twilight bowls every Mon 6-8pm. Flat shoes essential.

Papamoa Genealogy Branch NZSG meet in Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre 9.30am – 2.30pm. Small door charge. Coffee/tea provided. Bring your own lunch. Daphne 575 4674 Papamoa Progressive Assn 2nd Mon of month at Dune Room, Parton Rd, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ken 574 2332 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds at 14 Norris St, Tauranga Citizen’s Club behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St, all classes 9-10.30am.

Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Snooker At Mt Maunganui RSA every Mon 12.15pm & Weds 6.15pm. New members welcome, tuition available. Keith 021 170 2394

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

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Every Mon at Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.

Entry $3. Paul 576 6324 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body& challenge your mind at 15 Koromiko St, Tauranga 9.30am. Yvonne 576 7216 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 Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Reg-ister by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes after-noon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663 Tiny House Theatre Small group of documentary lovers getting together fortnightly to share wide ranging & thought provoking topics. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611 Toughlove Parent Support Group Evert Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register.

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Twilight Bowls Every Mon at Bowls Matua, 108 Levers Rd 5.30pm start.

Bowls & tuition available. Flat shoes please, bare feet or jandals. $5 per evening.

576 9980 Welcome Bay Indoor Bowls Seasons starts today at Welcome Bay Hall, names in by 7.15pm. Coaching given for new members. First 2 nights free. Jill 544 1941 Yoga with HanneHatha Every Mon & Weds 9.30am & 5.30pm. Gentle hatha yoga, peaceful studio in Bethlehem.

Hanne 027 244 6710 Zonta International Tauranga Meet 2nd Mon of month at Mt Maunganui Club, cnr Totara & Kawaka Sts 5.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome. 027 533 3501

Tuesday 10 February

5K Run for Beginners/Slow Runners Every Tues, Thurs & Fri Cheyne Rd neighbourhood 6am start. Run & fitness.

No sunburn. Free. Svetlana 027 616 2124

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui

Open meeting every Tues 11 Victoria Road St Peters Hall 7:30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173

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The Weekend Sun ...Continued Bereaved Parents Support Group Have you lost a child? Do

you wish to meet other bereaved parents? Come & join us at 106 College Place, Poike 7.30pm. Mary 544 3778 Bike Basics Workshop Brush up on your bike maintenance skills. Learn correct bike set up, how to change a tube & maintain your bike. Held at Avanti Plus, Mt Maunganui 6-7pm. Bookings essential. Ph Jen, Sport BOP 578 0016 ext 829 or email: jenr@sportbop.co.nz Brookfield Walking Group Meet every Tues & Fri at St Stephens Church, BrookďŹ eld Tce, Otumoetai 9am. New members welcome. Judy 576 6443 Chen Wu Kuan Kung Fu Traditional Chinese shaolin Kung Fu developing strength, stamina & exibility. Term 1 Juniors Tues/Thurs at the Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 5-6pm. Ray 022 0776 484, info@tmaa.co.nz Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Under the Gracie anti bullying programme. Term 1 Kids classes Tues/Thurs at the Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 578 5344, info@tmaa.co.nz Creative Fibre Meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tues at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 9.30am - 2pm. Marie 579 1230 Does Your Loved One have an Addiction? Do you wonder what you can do? How to help? Hanmer Clinic Tauranga ‘SigniďŹ cant Other’ programme for spous-es, partners etc of people who have an addiction. 7 weekly sessions starts March 24 - May 5 1-3pm at 1234 Cameron Rd, Tga. Free. 579 6470 or 0800 842 426 Free Course on Budgeting Free 4 week course starts Feb 17 & 24, March 3 & 10 10am or 7.15pm at Lifezone, 7 Oak Lane, Judea. To book 571 6525 or www.capmoney.org Hwa Rang Tae Kwon Do Dynamic martial art suitable for the family ages 4 & up. Term 1 kids/beginners classes 7 days from 4pm/Sat 9.30am. New class for 4-6yr olds Tues 3.45pm. The Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West.

Christine 021 980 878, info@tmaa.co.nz Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm.

Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire.

Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Meridian Daylight Lodge Meet at Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members welcome from 11am. Keith 544 4109 Mt Maunganui Hockey Club AGM Feb 17 at Tauranga Hockey Pavilion, 42 Kawaka St 6.30pm. All members invited & new members welcome. Garth 021 143 9114 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys College 6-7.30pm. New members welcome.

Brian 021 241 7059 Ocean Running Club Every Tues 5k Family Fun Run or Walk during Daylight Saving. Registration at the Mt Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay from 5.15pm. Walkers start from 5.30pm Runners 6pm. $5 entry, free drink and spot prizes.

Phil 021 383 354 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Alan 544 5989 Petanque Tuesday’s Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Twilight Tuesday’s also at Club Mt Maunganui 5.30pm. All equip available but bring your own if you have it. BBQ available. 572 3768 Separated Fathers Have you recently been served papers?

Have you recently separated & don’t know who to turn to?

We may be able to assist. Union of Fathers meet every Tues at 538 Fraser St, Tauranga 7.30pm. 928 4323 South City Bowling Club Greerton Hall 7pm. New members welcome. Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Astronomical Society “How the earth moves in the solar system & the galaxy.� A recorded lecture by Prof Crawford, London’s Gresham College. Also Hubble’s telescope replacement - the James Web. Telescope viewing. Fergusson Park observatory 7.30pm.

Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm.

ConďŹ dence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Go By Bike Day WBOP Get out your bike & bike to work or school. Stop by the pit stops & go in the draw to win bike shop vouchers. Pit stops run 6.45-8.45am.

Pit stops: Red Square. Cameron Rd opp Boys College. Cnr Chapel St & Maxwells Rd. Opp Salt Marsh Reserve, 428 Ngatai Rd, Otumoetai. Omanu Bowling Club carpark, Golf Rd. Papamoa Beach Rd. 578 0016 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 or www.healingrooms.co.nz ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support BOP Meeting upstairs at 14b Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 10.30am. Tina 281 1480 or email: tina@mebop.org.nz Ninja Knits Every 2nd & 4th Weds at The Incubator, Historic Village 7pm. Knitters, crocheters, felters etc. Yarnbomb, swap patters & teach each other new skills. All ages & beginners welcome. On Facebook.

Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beginners class 6-7.30pm.

573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet up once a week of coffee, enjoy socialising & meeting new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. All welcome. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts Feb 11 at 15 Koromiko St 1pm. Caroline 548 1209 Tauranga Floral Art Group AGM at Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 10.30am followed by shared lunch. February meeting 1pm, new members welcome. Sally 572 2193 Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Radar Dome from North Henderson, with easier option, to Hurunui Hut & beyond. Grade moderate, approx 6.5 or 5.5hrs. Pat 544 0670 Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre Meditation, development & learning nights 2nd Weds of month at Constables Gallery, Te Puke. 7pm. This week: working with colour.

Cost $5. Kerry 552 6768 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 12 February

Community Bible Study International Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible study. Jack/ Betty 544 3809

Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary ďŹ rst 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 are self contained, so start any date. Cost $14 per class at Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class Feb 12 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Raymond Crowe: The Unusualist At Baycourt 7.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz Relationship Addiction Anonymous A supportive self-help group for women whose relationships with men have, up to now, usually been destructive. Every Thurs at Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10-11.30am. Liz 0274 362 800 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New beginners class starts at 15 Koromiko St 5.15-6.15pm. Miriam 552 0262. Also at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 6pm. Neale 576 7216 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise for those with or at risk of heart disease. City Church, Otumoetai 9.30-10.30am. $3.50pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Young Parents Group (For ages 23 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

Nak Rop Muay Thai Kickboxing A unique & challenging from of self discipline & ďŹ tness. Term 1 kids classes every Fri at The Martial Arts Academy, 154 1st Ave West 4.30-5.30pm. 578 5344 info@tmaa.co.nz Tattletale Saints At Baycourt 8pm. www.baycourt.co.nz The Sociables 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & event. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz

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Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm & 7pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support BOP EasiYoga, upstairs 14B Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 11am - 12pm Feb 13 & 27.

Gentle exercises. Bring your own mat. Tina 281 1480 or email: tina@mebop.org.nz Mobile Phone Workshop Not sure how to use your mobile phone? Book now for lessons & learn the basics. Gayle 578 1878 or Age Concern 578 2631

Wednesday 11 February

6 Week Social Beginner Dance Class Starts Feb 18 or Feb 20 both 8pm at Tauranga Primary School, 5th Ave. Learn Rock & roll, Cha Cha, waltz & more. Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 or just turn up.

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 Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group for people who have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.

Bromeliad Club Open Day Tauranga Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.30-2.30pm. MagniďŹ cent bromeliad display. Many sales tables. Door spot prizes. Free entry. Plenty of parking.

576 7711 Cards Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game?

Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome.

Rona 578 7939 Club Mt Maunganui Every Weds Indoor bowls stats tonight.

Jim 572 1983 Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.4511.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays.

New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411.

Classes recommence Feb 2015, date to be advised.

Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am.

Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle as well as social friendship gatherings monthly. No special clothing required. First 2 classes free to try. Global Fitness, 150 Newton St, Mt Maunganui. Amber 575 0470

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By Winston Watusi

Reasons to be cheerful – Part 25 Both previous Swampies’ albums were great but this improves upon them, acting as a sort of “greatest hits” set while demonstrating what a force the band are live.

Since they’re a duo, comprising Michael Barker on drums and vocals, and Grant Haua on vocals, you would think a live album would be sparser and possibly less satisfying, but in reality the opposite is true.

Grant indeed plays guitar and sings: his voice is But the band that’s only a quarter local was recorded as strong as I’ve ever heard it and his heavy-driving funky blues chops go from strength to strength. But locally. And the other one recorded just down the Michael doesn’t just drum and sing. He also plays road. That’s local enough for Winston... bass keyboard, piano, and an array of tonally-varied 132) Swamp Thing! We overdosed on coverage percussion (heard to great effect on the instrumental of Swamp Thing’s show last weekend at Mauao Per‘Manza’). Add in some guest keyboards from Split forming Arts Centre. And with good reason. Swamp Enz’s Eddie Rayner, and a little drum and guitar supThing rock! They’ve now released their third album port from Evan Rangi Pope and you have the band’s ‘Let’s Get Live’, a double live set consisting of a CD fullest-sounding album so far. and DVD, both recorded at a gig at the Okere Falls It also showcases the extraordinary material they’ve Store – it’s on the road to Rotorua – in the middle of written, not just standard blues tunes but a colleclast year. tion of solid hook-inflected radio-friendly blues-rock songs with a style as distinct as that other blues-influenced duo, the White Stripes.

There are classic blues themes (‘Can’t Eat’, ‘Good Woman’) and a side order of socially-conscious rockers, from Grant’s environmental ‘The Reckoning’ to Michael’s ‘Genius’, a song at once prescient, catchy, and ironic with its lyric: “It doesn’t take a genius to write a three-minute pop song”.

The DVD has a couple of different selections. The

We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. And two things made Winston extremely happy this week – two new local albums. Well, part-local. Half of one band is local and a quarter of the other band.

7 February Otumoetai College 50th Reunion 14 February Baypark Family Speedway: Baypark Wide Tyre Salute 20 February Baypark Family Speedway: Mini Stockcar Madness 26 February SOL3 MIO– National Tour

28 February Baypark Family Speedway: Ebbett Holden Speedway Special 6 March New Zealand Leisure Marching Tauranga Nationals 2015 9 March ANZ Championship: Kia Magic vs. NSW Swifts

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Mount RSA Friday 6 – Tim Armstrong 7.30pm.

Saturday 7 – Jannz Disco 7.30pm.

Sunday 8 – Hans 4.30pm.

Tauranga Citizens Club (upstairs) Sunday 6 – The Entertainers Club. Viva jazz quartet and duo Kim Cori Hill & Steve Lewis 5pm. Jazz and smooth sounds.

The Matua Sunday 8 – Denise Hyde and Wireless 3-6pm.

Wednesday 11 – A Taste of Country Night 7.30-10pm.

Welcome Bay Bar Friday 6 – Reggae Band 8pm – midnight.

Saturday 7 – Karaoke with Paulena from 8pm.

camera work and editing are mundane but it’s great to see the band in action, and there’s the delightful story of Michael meeting Nelson Mandela, inspiration for the song ‘Mr Nelson’.

All in all an excellent bit of work, highly recommended.

133) The Remarkables!

You’ve got to be pretty confiThe Remarkables’ new album ‘Swinging On dent to self-apply a handle like The Gate’ is worth putting the CD player. that and this veteran quartet a couple of original instrumentals The certainly earn it. Their album Remarkables specialise in that odd of old-timey acoustic music – ‘Swingnexus from the twenties and thirties ing On The Gate’ – is fantastic! where jazz, blues and country music Three of the band are from Auckcollided. land: Bryan Christianson, one of the Here we get, for instance, ‘Frankie country’s top banjo players, bass player and Johnny’, a song that has skipped Garry Trotman – both of bluegrass across genres for decades and is equally band Wires and Wood – and main singer and guitarist Neil Finlay, a coun- at home with Johnny Cash, Big Bill Broonzy or a big band. try blues aficionado who toured with The album is a pure joy: ‘Guitar Brownie McGhee as his harp player Swing’ swings, ‘Honeysuckle Rose’ and has also supported John Hamcharms, and a host of other elderly mond Jnr and Robert Jnr Lockwood tunes gain fresh life from the elegantly (Robert Johnson’s stepson). relaxed and skilful playing. There’s The fourth member is the local connection: Robbie Laven plays mandolin, even an excursion into far older music, with Bach’s ‘Minuet in G’ reimagined fiddle, washboard, guitar and train as a banjo hoedown. whistle. And triangle. And saw. Yep, Tim Julian at Welcome Bay’s Colourthis album features a real live singing field studio has done a great job with saw(!) in the closing moments of ‘You the sound and the cover is world class.

Always Hurt the One You Love’.

Actually it’s all world class.

That song is from 1944 and it’s one Hats off to everyone involved. of the more recent pieces. Aside from

Budgeting course for free The charity Christians Against Poverty is hosting a special free three-week course on budgeting.

The CAP Money Course is a “revolutionary” money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system “that really works”.

This course aims to help anyone to get more in control of their finances – so they can save, give and prevent debt.

What people are saying about the CAP Money course: “I tried to commit suicide all thanks to my stupidity with money. We were put on the CAP Money Course and for me especially, it changed my life.”

“Since attending the course, my

credit card has become redundant. I have used the three account philosophy to great effect.”

“I will be starting the new decade with no money owing on my credits cards and I could not be in a better position.

“I owe it all to the simple but very effective CAP Money Course.”

The CAP Money Course is a free course devised by the award-winning debt counselling charity, Christians Against Poverty.

Courses begin at 7.30pm on February 9, 16 and 23 at Elim Christian Centre, Amber Crescent, Tauranga.

For more information, contact Garth Collings on 07 571 1125 or visit www.capmoney.org

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Fishing fun for all in Tauranga Harbour Young fishers are encouraged to throw their line into the water next Sunday for the PlaceMakers and The Hits Kids’ Fishing Competition.

There’s more than $4000 worth of prizes up for grabs in Tauranga Fish and Dive Club’s annual competition on Sunday, February 15.

Organiser Gordon Forlong says the competition is in conjunction with an open day at the club, where children can have fun catching spotty off the wharf or try for the big catch with dad on the boat.

“As long as they stay in Tauranga Harbour,” Keen fishing families enjoy last year’s The Hits Kids Fishing Competition in the harbour.

says Gordon. “It’s a fun day out for the kids and family.”

Open to children and teenagers aged 16 and under, the competition is limited to 300 entries.

There’s some major spot prizes to be won, including BMX bikes, kayaks, fishing rods and much more.

“Absolutely any kid could win it.”

Hosted by The Hits radio station, the event includes a bouncy castle and games, as well as free sausages and fizzy drinks for the children.

Fishing is from 6am-1.30pm, with weigh-in at 1.30pm and prizegiving at 3.30pm.

Clubrooms will be open from 11am.

Tickets cost $10 per child and are available from PlaceMakers, Top Catch, FCO and the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point.

Find more information, contact Glen or Gordon at

By Zoe Hunter the Tauranga Fish and Dive Club.

Family-friendly events for Waitangi Day Hosted by local iwi and the Tauranga City Council, the service features an open forum to give people an opportunity to have their say about Waitangi Day. Please note road closures will be in place on Marine Parade, from Grace to Pacific Aves, from 5am to 10am.

First up, the Tauranga Moana WaitIf you want to stay Mount-side check angi Day Dawn Service will welcome out He Iwi Kotahi - Waitangi Day the sun at Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Whanau Festival 2015, which is at on Marine Parade, from 6.30am to Blake Park, from 9am to 6pm.

10am.

Up for grabs will be live music market stalls, food trucks, free bouncy castles, free face painting and competitions, plus much more.

Entry is by a gold coin koha, which will be donated to the Papamoa Surf Club and Remove The Rena Fund.

Or if you’re on the other side of town check out the Greerton Family Festival being held at the Village School, from 10.30am to 3pm.

This free multi-cultural family day will be filled with entertainment, games, plus a life-sized Waitangi Day will be marked foosball tournament which will with a number of free family run throughout the day. events throughout Tauranga, such Plenty of kai will be on offer as the Tauranga Moana Waitangi too including a Day Dawn Service. free sausage sizzle, as well as a

Tomorrow three family events with a focus on kotahitanga, or unity, have been planned to mark the 175th anniversary since the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

hangi lunch from Te Tuinga Whanau.

For more information or contact details, check out The Weekend Sun’s What’s On section.

‘He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata!

He tangata!’

‘What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!’

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Seafood treats to eat at Maketu Offerings of mouth-watering seafood accompanied with a variety of entertainment is what people can look forward to on Valentine’s Day. More than 25 vendors will be offering everything from seafood chowder and oysters to hotdogs, coffee, iced tea and more at The Maketu Kaimoana Festival at Maketu Sports Ground on February 14 from midday to 6pm.

Major event sponsor Maketu Pies will be there with their mussel, smoked fish and seafood mornay pies – and their special Valentine’s Day blackberry and apple pie.

The Rotary Club will be operating two bars serving beers, cider and wine.

There’ll also be greenstone carving, wood carving, Maori baskets and Kiwi-

ana art. Funds raised from this year’s event will go towards funding youth programmes including Outward Bound, coastguard, fire service and other community organisations.

Festival-goers are advised to also bring seating and shade. With an emphasis on reducing waste and recycling, kiwifruit company Trevelyans has come on board with sponsorship and some helpers for the day.

Tickets cost $20 adults, $10 youths and under five are free. There’s an early bird special of $17 available from PaperPlus, EventFinda.co.nz or Maketu Landing.

Stacey Wood and Reuben Ranui serving mussel fritters at last year’s festival.

The Weekend Sun has five double passes to the Maketu Kaimoana Festival to give away to lucky readers who can tell us where the event is held?

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, February 11.

Dream a little dream with Shakespeare Get lost in a fantasy at Te Puna Quarry with Summer Shakespeare in the Bay’s inaugural production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’.

Produced by Twice as Good Productions, Shakespeare’s comedic tale of love challenged by the antics of magical fairies on stage from February 11-19.

Director Suzy Sampson says the cast are ready to put audiences under their spell. “Both venue and cast look absolutely gorgeous,” says Suzy.

“Everyone will leave feeling like they’ve had a great time.”

adults $29, students and senior citizens Te Puna’s Dragon Lawn is the ideal $24, or $19 for groups of 10 via Tickstage and perfect for a picnic, which etek or Baycourt Box Office.

Suzy is wholeheartedly encouraging.

For more information, see Summer Seating is available for older people, you Shakespeare in the Bay’s Facebook page may want to bring a cushion though.

Food and beverages will be on-site and or www.twiceasgoodproductions.com Suzy asks you leave alcohol at home.

Suzy says they’ll post online any cancellations by 5pm, with ticketholders given The Weekend Sun the option has three double to exchange passes to give away tickets for to lucky readers who another can tell us where the night. “If event is held. Enter closing night online at www.sunlive. is cancelled co.nz under the compewe’ll try offer a titions section.

Sunday show, but Entries must be received if not possible a full before Monday, February 9. refund will be given.

We hope Summer ShakeAmalie and Phoebe Watson and Tamanna speare at Te Puna Quarry will Khurana, Shirin White, Katherine Knight play become an annual event to fairies in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. look forward to.” Tickets cost

Barbecues and star flavours Wow, it’s February all ready and look at the weather so far. With perfect barbecue weather and all the fresh produce around, we’re spoilt for choice.

There’s loads of fresh corn to be barbecued in its skin with knobs of lemon, cajun and tequila-infused butter melting on top – or fresh kingfish steaks with passionfruit, horseradish and cucumber salsa.

Or perhaps try some aged fallow back-steaks soaked in a port, horopito, ginger and coffee marinade?

It’s a fantastic opportunity to experiment or create, using spirits or liqueurs, ‘side-dish’ accompaniments for barbecues to compliment the ‘main star’ of the barbecue.

How about vodka and lime ceviche using freshly caught snapper?

Or South Pacific pineapple grilled over the barbecue?

Palm Tree pineapple is skewered chunks of fresh pineapple after being

marinated in Cuban gold rum, palm sugar, spring onions and kaffir limes.

Rich, zingy and crunchy…mmm.

Partner that with a glass of Gambo’s Crackling Sav, or even Monteiths lightly crushed apple cider at two per cent – life’s not too bad in our Bay of Plenty.

News Flash: There’s two more movies left to go at The Masonic Park on Saturday nights – ‘The Dark Knight’ and a ‘Friday the 13th’ scare-tacular.

So come down and join the awesome crowds supporting these events – the free Phoenix Movie Night is this Saturday, with ‘Star Wars Episode IV’. The Weekend Sun has a $50 The Phoenix voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us your favourite barbecue meal?

Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section before Wednesday, February 11.

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A ‘babbling idiot’ Have you ever heard the saying ‘babbling idiot’? Funnily enough this sort of phrase comes from the bible.

When God told the people to spread across the earth and multiply, the people had other plans and decided to build the tower of Babel to get closer to God. God came down and decided to confuse them by creating different languages, making them form different groups that moved across the world – hence babbling idiots.

The United Nations has tried many times to bring in a universal language to no avail.

People hang on to their own language, fiercely protecting it, while the logic of all speaking the one tongue would make it so easy to travel and communicate.

It seems like what God orchestrated cannot be changed. So many happenings continue to prove the Bible correct and how great God is.

What about today’s date 2015 AD after Christ’s birthday? Or BC before Christ? No other god has that privilege.

The Bible says love, help, assist, turn the other cheek, Christians send millions to help in hostile lands, this is a far cry from kill all unbelievers?

A global charter for tolerance

By Reverend Donald Hegan, St Columba Presbyterian Church.

The horrific massacre of 12 people in Paris at the offices of satirical newspaper ‘Charlie Hebdo’ has shocked all good people.

We also view nightly the atrocities of Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria and surrounding nations.

It has been encouraging to read that Muslim leaders around the world have condemned this alongside other leaders of faiths. We need to stand united against such unconscionable acts of terror.

This is a worrying development for people of all faiths and ideologies. In our globalised world, tensions over religion, worldview and ideology threaten the future of civilisation.

Many in the world today live in countries lacking freedom of thought, conscience and religion through government repression, sectarian violence or culture wars.

This threat has prompted Dr Os Guinness and Professor Thomas Schirrmacher to launch the Global Charter of Conscience in the European Parliament building in Brussels, as a tool to put religious tolerance back in the centre of public debate.

The charter affirms that freedom of thought, conscience and religion is a precious, fundamental and

inalienable human right, and includes all ultimate beliefs and world views – whether supernatural or secular, transcendent or naturalistic.

At www.charterofconscience.org it sets out a vision of ‘freedom of thought, conscience and religion’ for people of all faiths and no faith.

The charter has been reviewed during the last three years by academics, politicians and nongovernment organisation staff of many faiths, allowing everyone to

be faithful to what they believe and to allow the dignity of difference.

UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief Dr Heiner Bielefeldt is one of many who warmly endorse the charter, saying it was “timely, powerful and useful as this freedom was under threat today”.

Let’s continue to pray for peacemakers around the world today and love our neighbour as Jesus taught, whether they be Muslim, Buddhist, Christian…or atheist.

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Jamie Campbell and Warren Gleeson are ready to clean your oven.

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Jamie and Warren are highly trained specialists and they take pride in what they do.

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Reasons for rental shortages The Weekend Sun has asked me to comment on the rental shortage in the

Bay. Crockfords don’t have a Property Management department so this allows me to step back and consider this objectively.

There are several factors, in my opinion, affecting rentals.

1: Summer, of course, is always busy but I was reliably informed rentals have been in high demand right throughout winter.

2: Rents have gone up during the last couple of years, a very average three-bedder in Greerton is now around the $320-$350pw. Tenants are less likely to move from their present rental they may have been in for some time to avoid having to pay more for another property.

3: The Government’s restrictions on first-home buyers has seen a huge drop in numbers of those willing and able to come up with 20 per cent deposit, so they’re still renting. Although most banks are now finding ways around this – don’t give up!

4: This has opened up the market to investor buyers, who can come in and purchase lower-end properties, then charge top rent.

5: I’ve known young families moving up to the next level of housing and keep their first-home as a rental investment, this doesn’t seem to be happening as much.

6: The population is growing, who wouldn’t want to move to the Bay 7: Landlords can afford to be choosy.

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Katikati 10-year-old Rory Robertson bounces above the show on the bungy trampolines.

THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! MONSTER BARN SALE 35 years worth of items must go – Orchard machinery and tools, picture framing machinery, equipment and ready-made frames, large range of power and hand tools, exercise equipment, office supplies, entire house lot including a large range of furniture, white ware, antiques, collectibles, clothing and more Everything priced to clear!

Saturday 7 February 567 State Highway 2, Te Puna

Joe Pannett from the Heritage Museum volunteers chops a bit of maize with an old-fashioned chard cutter.

Aliesha Waghorn, 9, Heidi Duckworth, 11, with sister Claudia Duckworth, 10 and Stephanie Waghorn, 12, enjoying the show at Uretara Domain.

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Mount Beach Bald - Sign Up Now! Saturday 7th March, 11am | Main Beach, Mt Maunganui Sign up at www.childcancer.org.nz

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