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29 August 2014, Issue 715

Sea for yourselves!

With a sea-salted twist on Father’s Day next weekend, Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club is inviting families our for an afternoon on the water.

See page 4 for more. Pictured: Father and son Tom, 14, and Phil Maidment aboard the General Jackson. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Head-dress redress: A ban on all skirts Hands up all those who thought the native Indian head dress at NZ fashion week was culturally insensitive? I thought so. You are all offensive dressers.

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It is time people the world stopped insulting other races, by mimicking their ancestral styles of traditional costume.

There must be no more native Indian headdresses worn, and that includes you, The Village People.

RR is leading the world to finally end the scourge of cultural ignorance, and I expect the Race Relations office to be completely behind me on this.

We have developed this comprehensive list of fashion faux pas that must be avoided: We declare the colour green out of bounds for anyone to wear, due to it being sacred to my Irish ancestry. We’re also reserving the right to maybe add orange as well.

Leather pants are outlawed, as this directly insults our German friends who revere the lederhosen.

Don’t think you can ponce around town in your cardie, either.

The cardigan is special to the British, after James Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan and a British Army Major general who led the charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, started a fashion trend for a buttoned wool sweater, based loosely on his knitted woollen waistcoat.

And speaking of balaclava, we declare bank robbers will no longer be permitted to wear balaclavas in the line of duty, as this is an insult to the wearers of burka.

No one shall be permitted to wear clothing over the head with only a slot for the eyes. (Unless it is made of tin and you are Ned Kelly. Because he was a bad-ass and we don’t tell them what to do.)

Sandals are banned. Schools will have to re-think their uniform rules for 2015. This is because the Romans are highly indignant that their traditional footwear has been bastardised the world over, by snotty, spotty school children.

Blue jeans, the origins of the name stemming back to the Italian city of

Genoa (Genes being the French word for the city) and its famous cotton corduroy – is clearly offensive to the Italians.

The Americans who hijacked the blue jean industry, thanks to sneaky old Levi, must immediately cease this blatant abuse of a traditional fabric and garment.

Hoodies have clearly been stolen from the monks. They probably found their communal wine was missing and the dude who ran away in the hoodie is always the prime suspect.

Later they found someone had graffitied the monastery walls and tried to hotwire the donkey.

Beyond fashion

The scourge of cultural insensitivity goes beyond fashion however.

Kayakers are banned from performing eskimo rolls. They must remain upside

down in their kayaks until a representative of the Inuits taps on the hull to tell them it’s okay to come up again. You can’t paddle around willy nilly capsizing, then replicate the rolling manoeuvre that is copyright to their people, without getting permission and paying a royalty.

Swiss rolls are also a no-no.

Which raises a question about filled rolls.

But I digress. We must focus on ridding the Earth of any clothing that resembles in any way, any culture’s traditional garb.

Skirting the issue

RR headquarters this week is putting the world on notice that women must immediately stop wearing skirts. And any of you men or cross dressers out there who think you can just slip into something that accentuates your hips, think again.

I am invoking my rights as a descendant of Scottish people, that wearing a skirt anywhere means you are taking the proverbial out of my Scottish heritage, and I forbid it.

We of Scottish descent are outraged that half the population of the world could be so insensitive to wear skirts that resemble our ancestors’ traditional kilts.

I expect an apology from you and the government, and vast amounts of money as compensation for the hurt your ignorance has caused.

We also ban the use of tartans and check patterns as they are cultural treasures of our ancestors.

This also includes you walking fashion disasters on the golf course, who think you look sharp in a pair of tartan slacks, when in fact you look like a Briscoes picnic blanket on legs.

Finally, a complete ban remains on the cravat. It is permanently outlawed. Not because of any offence to the Croatians or any race, but they are just too crass, end of story. brian@thesun.co.nz

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Serious road safety concerns are prompting Omokoroa Community Board members to call for a slip-lane at the Omokoroa Rd intersection with State Highway 2.

High traffic volumes travelling between Katikati and Tauranga are making it difficult for residents to safely access the highway and board chair Don Cameron says a slip-lane would drastically reduce the risk of accidents.

“It’s a compulsory stop and if you’re turning left to Tauranga, cars from Katikati are coming down the road at 100km/hour.

“If there’s a car turning left [onto SH2] and a car turning right [into Omokoroa Rd] one or other hasn’t got clear vision down the road.”

The board believes the issue is furthered by increasing delays in peak-hour traffic to Tauranga and impacts of the Wairoa Bridge closure.

Don raised the concerns with NZ Transport Agency at the board’s last meeting to be told

the majority of NZTA funding is going to projects in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, leaving little for the regions.

The stretch of road doesn’t currently have designated solutions for specific congestion and intersection problems, says Don. Don was told State Highway 29 is classified a highway of national significance because of the Port of Tauranga, but he is worried SH2 it’s falling down the priority list.

“What we’re looking for in future is that there are some improvements to SH2,” says Don. “In the meantime if you could turn left out of Omokoroa Rd and have a slip-lane, for traffic to merge.”

Fellow board member Chris Woods drives from Omokoroa to Tauranga five days weekly, and says the intersection is a dilemma.

Chris says there are 2500 peninsula residents and Omokoroa is an identified Western Bay of Plenty growth area.

“The intersection is a high crash area.

“There are certainly people who

have had some really big scares.

“We need to make sure the road is safe for 15,000 and what happens in 10 years’ time.”

NZTA acting highway manager Andrew Scott says the organisation does see SH2 as a highway requiring safety improvements to deal with the growing numbers of vehicles using it.

“That’s why we have started the SH2 Safe System Northern Corridor Project on this stretch of highway.

“The project is looking at designing and implementing safety improvements, to create a more forgiving road environment that reduces the likelihood of crashes with severe or fatal casualties.”

Andrew says as result NZTA is investigating SH2 between Tauranga and Waihi and working with stakeholders to develop solutions.

“This [slip-lane] is a good suggestion and we will investigate it, along with other options as part of the project.”

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A taste of life at sea could be on the cards for families this Father’s Day, as Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club members open their keelboats, catamarans and skippering skills to the public on September 7.

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Organiser Stuart Pedersen says the event, between 12.30pm-4pm, will give families the chance to enjoy something different to traditional Father’s Day activities.

Dads, mums, and children can get actively involved in the sailing or just enjoy the ride, from the comfort of a luxury keeler or the excitement of a fast and wet Tornado catamaran.

“Father’s Day means different things to different people, but whether it’s dad looking for a chance to relax, mum wanting to arrange some father/child bonding time, or kids wanting to give dad something more than a cup of tea in bed – this fits the bill.”

Port death: victim named The identity of a man who died of injuries sustained in a loading operation at the Port of Tauranga has been released.

ISO cargo logistics company said in a statement to SunLive it is mourning the loss of longstanding staff member Doug Hay. Doug, a 59-year-old truck driver, was injured while delivering cargo to a shipside as part of ISO's routine operations at the Port of Tauranga on August 16.

He was taken to Tauranga Hospital and airlifted to Waikato Hospital with head injuries where he died on August 22.

House fire hospitalises infant

A-month-old baby boy and his mother were taken to Tauranga Hospital for observation following a house fire at Paengaroa.

The fire was spotted by a passing motorist on State Highway 2 about 7pm Tuesday, says Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade station officer Ivon Pilcher.

“There was a one-month-old baby taken to hospital with possible smoke inhalation, and an adult female was taken as well,” says Ivon.

Both were later discharged.

Man arrested over robberies

The Tauranga man accused of robbing Mag's, Cards and Lotto on Cameron Road and The Aussie Butcher in Gate Pa will remain behind bars until next month.

Tyson Tama Taki, 24, appeared briefly in Tauranga District Court on Wednesday charged with two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of wilful damage.

No plea was entered and he was remanded in custody by consent until September 10.

Survivors meet ‘unsung heroes’

The two young children who survived a fatal crash at Te Puna which killed their mother in May have met the “unsung heroes” who played a vital part in saving their lives.

Five-year-old Phoenix Ruddell and his sister Faith, 3, visited Tauranga Fire Station this week where they met with firefighters who attended the accident.

The pair suffered serious injuries in the crash on May 3 after the car, driven by their 26-year-old mother Tracey O'Brien, crossed the centreline colliding head-on with a people-mover on State Highway 2.

Tough talking Peters in Katikati

NZ First party leader Winston Peters is talking tough on foreign ownership, land sales and race-based political parties as seen during a public meeting in Katikati this week.

In front of standing room only at the War Memorial Hall, Winston addressed the party faithful of a predominantly an older audience.

His address comes as Tauranga candidate Clayton Mitchell was named as No.6 on the party list.

This means if the party gets five per cent of the party vote Clayton will get a seat in the house.

Stuart says the day also allows the club to show Tauranga what makes TYPBC arguably the best yacht club in the world.

“Look at all the top sailors, like Sam and Molly Meech, Jason and Tom Saunders, and Peter Burling.”

Doubling as a fundraiser for the yacht club’s coaching programme, it’s mostly just a friendly welcome to all who would like to check out what the sport is all about. There will be displays and information on the junior learn to sail courses, which are about to start, the fast and exciting multihulls, the hugely successful Women on Water, and the other club divisions.

There’ll be a lolly scramble, complimentary food, and the restaurant and bar will be available afterwards.

And it’s by no means expensive at $15 for adults, $5 for under-17s, and free entry for under-5s.

Places on yachts are limited, so bookings are essential – contact the club on 07 578 5512 or register on www.yacht.org.nz

By Corrie Taylor

From Tauranga to the trenches Ordinary shipping containers on the outside they might be, but two of the iron clad boxes have been transformed in to an innovative backdrop commemorating the centenary of World War I. From tomorrow through to September 12, the public can take a walk through the ‘From Tauranga to the Trenches’ exhibition placed at Tauranga’s Masonic Park featuring WWI history.

Created by Tauranga City Council’s Heritage Collection the mobile exhibition is thanks to a grant from the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, and in partnership with WW100 Tauranga and the Hauraki Regimental Association.

Cultural heritage manager Dean Flavell believes the exhibition will provide a greater understanding of the local, national and global impact of the war and the contributions made by people of this region.

“The exhibition tells the story of Private Reginald Watkins, a Tauranga man who led an ordinary yet remarkable life.

“By telling Reg’s story it is hoped that the

lives of all those local men who served can be honoured.”

Following the two week slot at Masonic Park the containers will be transported to a variety of locations around Tauranga, including schools, marae, rest homes and RSAs. A book called From Tauranga to the Trenches has also been compiled by Tauranga Heritage Collection coordinator Fiona Kean to accompany the exhibition.

The book looks at the effect WWI had on those serving in the war and their loved ones at home.

Alongside photographs and memorabilia, there are excerpts from letters and diaries written by men serving overseas which give an insight into their thoughts and experiences.

A minimum of 10 exhibitions are planned for the next five years and communities will be invited to contribute to the exhibitions or create their own.

Opening times: 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm Saturdays, closed Sundays.

Tauranga Heritage Collection coordinator Fiona Kean inside an exhibition.

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Call to duty The call is out to Bethlehem residents to take up a role in community patrol.

Earlier this year The Weekend Sun ran a story asking for volunteers to come forward for patrols throughout Tauranga.

As a result 15 Bethlehem locals responded and are now going through the training process. Prior to the story the suburb had four volunteers. Higher numbers are allowing the group to patrol Bethlehem, Brookfield, Otumoetai and Matua twice weekly.

BOP district rep Shirley Vincent says ideally they want up to 40.

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Model man Rain or shine, Tauranga model railway enthusiast Ted Bain could always be relied on as the friendly ticket-seller at Memorial Park’s Palmerville Station every Sunday.

During the years Tauranga model railway enthusiast Ted Bain was a familiar face to thousands of children as Memorial Park’s station ticket-seller.

Ted, who clocked up almost 30 years’ involvement in the club, died on August 19, aged 84.

“He would always be there selling tickets,” says Tauranga Marine and Model Engineering Club immediate past secretary Owen Bennett.

“He’d have to be in hospital to stop him coming; that’s just the type of person he was.”

Along with being a well-liked, familiar face in his peaked cap for the hundreds of children and families riding the train every weekend, Owen describes Ted – who was restricted to a mobility scooter due to MS – as popular and well-respected by all club members.

“He would sit there all day and

would never complain.”

Fellow long-time member Ron Salisbury says Ted had also put his practical knack into building some of the club’s ‘ride cars’ which are still being used as carriages today.

Ted also carved the club’s logo and station name on the clubhouse.

“He could make or do anything with his hands, with timber or metal,” says Ron. Only last month fellow member Murray de Lues convinced Ted to join them on the train to ride over the newly-completed viaduct – Bruce and his smile said it all.

Matthews “I’m021 very I insisted he ride 580 happy 580 a train over the new viaduct. He had a grin like a kid on their first ride,” says Murray.

Originally from Dunedin, Ted worked at the Ministry of Works on South Island projects before first shifting to Tauranga in 1971.

Daughter Shirley Bain, who with sister Valerie lives in Tauranga, says Ted was a warm and caring man who never complained or said a bad word about anyone.

“He was always a fix-it man. He built a caravan and my horse float, so I think it was that practical side of it that attracted him to the railway group; and he had a friend involved.”

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Environmental politics meet

Helping hands Beca Group planners Jotham Alex and Chris Moore helping out at the Tauranga Moana Nightshelter.

Many hands make light work – that seems to be Beca Group’s community spirit motto as it lends a hand to give the Tauranga Moana Night Shelter a much-needed final push to become operational.

For half of today about six staff members are giving up their time to muck in at a working bee at the former Youth Hostel Association building ahead of the September 8 shelter opening.

Tauranga Moana Night Shelter Trust took ownership of the former YHA premises in lower Elizabeth St on July 11 after Tauranga City Council earlier approved the conversion plan.

Initially the shelter will be a men-only facility, to target where there is greatest need, catering for 15-20 homeless males per night.

Beca Group planner Jotham Alex is more than happy to help lift furniture and pull on the cleaning gloves in what he describes a “good cause” to get behind.

“I guess we are interested in seeing it do well and want to help out.”

Fellow Beca Group planner Chris Moore agrees, saying the company has previously helped other community projects and this one is no different.

Chris says it’s about getting out and helping out the community wherever possible, ensuring such projects are adequately set-up.

Tauranga Moana Nightshelter Trust manager Annamarie Angus says the extra sets of hands are a great boost as opening day nears and the finishing touches are made to the facility.

Though a list of chores is yet to be formulated, Annamarie sees a number domestic chores and heavy lifting as high priorities.

“Each bedroom has up to four beds in each; we don’t see that as optimum for the people using the facility.

We need to take [and dismantle] two beds from each bedroom from the 14 bedrooms.

“The bathrooms also need to be given one final clean.”

Once open people will be able to visit the shelter and register, between 4pm-8pm daily, to stay the night.

During guests’ stays kitchen and laundry facilities will be available before they’re required to exit before 9am the following morning.

“There will be some food staples here but they [the guests] will be responsible for providing their own meals and cooking and cleaning.”

The nightshelter will be formally blessed and opened at a ceremony on September 8.

By Luke Balvert

The region’s political candidates will attend a public meeting about environmental policies next Tuesday, September 2 from 7pm-9pm.

The event is jointly organised by Forest & Bird Tauranga and Envirohub Bay of Plenty.

Each candidate will speak for four minutes stating their party's key environmental message.

This will be followed by a question and answer session, covering topics such as climate change, transport, freshwater policies, conservation and reducing waste.

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Richard says Otumoetai Football Club was founded in 1964 by local families wanting their children to play the sport.

The club’s original home was Bellevue Park but it shifted to Fergusson Park in the 1970s.

Richard says as Tauranga has grown so has OFC and today the club boasts more than 800 players, making up 80 teams from junior grades through to senior ranks – including men’s and women’s sides.

Five decades expansion has seen the club become “the cornerstone” of Otumoetai Sport and Recreation Club, which is home to a myriad of sports and clubs.

“We have a mix of many nationalities, and byand-large it’s our local kids and families.

“Our philosophy is participation by all – that’s why we have a large club today.”

Richard’s now calling on former members to commemorate the anniversary by offering club photos, to post on its website and Facebook page.

“We’ve had thousands and thousands of members over the years, so anyone that could provide old team photos would be greatly appreciated.”

To submit photos call Richard on 027 433 7675 or email admin@otumoetaifootball.co.nz

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Bringing home a debut flick A former Te Puke resident is bringing her debut feature film to her hometown for people to watch the independently-made flick she’s co-produced and stars in.

Anoushka Klaus is one of three producers of black˛comedy thriller ‘Jake’ – now screening in Te Puke’s Capitol Cinema for one month. ˜ e ÿ lm, created by Auckland˛based ÿ lmmakers Hybrid Motion Pictures, is the ÿ rst she’s produced – and the 31-year-old also plays the lead actress.

Anoushka went to Pongakawa Primary and graduated from Te Puke High School in 2000 before heading to Auckland to study ÿ lmmaking.

Starring on ‘Shortland Street’, ‘Nothing Trivial’ and ‘Bloodlines’ and crewing on productions such as ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans’, Anoushka had made her ÿ fth short ÿ lm when joining Hybrid in 2008 and meeting director Doug Dillaman, who wrote the script for ‘Jake’. ˜ e ÿ lm snowballed from there, capturing the atten-

tion of professional actors and sponsorship. ˜ e group self-funded and distributed the ÿ lm, which was shot during 23 days but took the frequently˛broke friends upwards of six years to ÿ nish.

Anoushka says the ÿ lm is unconventional – it follows Jake, who is going nowhere in life but wakes one day to ÿ nd himself re-cast by an actor.

“He’s given the opportunity to start completely afresh or continue

on. He decides to start afresh and the actor ends up creating all these opportunities that were right in front of him – and gets back with his old girlfriend which I play,” says Anoushka. “˜ e old Jacob wants his old life back – so it becomes a ÿ ght for the role of his life.”

Anoushka, who saw her ÿ rst Lord of ˜ e Rings’ ÿ lm at Capitol Cinema, is nervous about her hometown seeing ‘Jake’.

“It’s my ÿ rst feature as an actor

and a producer – and I didn’t set out to make ÿ lms that are conventional and easy, so I’m also really excited to see what they make of it.

“It’s a surprising ÿ lm and doesn’t ÿ nish where you think it’s going to – if you think you’ve ÿ gured it out in the ÿ rst 10 minutes you’re going to be very surprised,” says Anoushka.

How long the ÿ lm screens in Te Puke depends on viewer demand.

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Garden & arts fest ahead

Kale Print business development manager Ross Hamlyn and Garden & Art Festival festival director John Beech with the new brochures.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Thousands of NZ Garden & Art Festival programmes rolled off the press this week in preparation for the September 1 launch.

The launch on Monday is the culmination of months of planning for festival organisers.

“The programme is the largest we have ever presented,” says festival director John Beech.

“It is also the most comprehensive, full of variety, and one which genuinely represents our festival as a garden and art festival, full of fun and food as well.”

The bright pink festival programmes will be delivered to cafes, garden centres and retail and entertainment outlets across the region next week.

“The programme outlines every

attraction at our festival, both free and ticketed, and has details for booking events or for planning to come to the free ones,” says John.

“The big change this festival is that we have a genuine hub in the Lakes Expo Pavilion.

“This will be the site of many surprising, amusing and challenging exhibitions and installations.

“We are expecting thousands to take advantage of our invitation to visit and enjoy them.”

The 2014 NZ Garden & Art Festival is the ninth of the biennial event.

It runs November 17-23 and combines the much-loved garden trail with artists exhibiting in gardens, plus events in and around Tauranga, including a sculpture symposium on the Mount beachfront.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, September 1.

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When will Council behave like a business?

No council can behave like a profitable business; let me tell you why.

Businesses focus on a target market of likeminded customers.

Councils are mandated to look after the best interest of the entire community – now and in the future.

People ask me why it’s taking so long for council to enter the technology world. The trouble is while businesses move as fast as their customers’ expectations change, Council’s journey is a lot slower because we need to bring the majority of our community along with us.

This takes time.

The main reason why we cannot behave like a business is because government generally only exists where the market has failed. The market has failed to deliver drinking water to Tauranga households at an affordable price.

Council provides a tonne (yes, a cubic metre) of high quality drinking water to your tap for $1.76 (excluding fixed charges).

That’s amazing.

Private businesses sell drinking

water to households in places like Australia, but they charge more than four times the amount.

They can do it because demand outstripped supply, mainly in rural areas where water is not as abundant as it is here.

I’m also not holding my breath for a private company to knock on Council’s door, asking to take over our carpark buildings.

I doubt they ever will with our parking charges so cheap. It takes us about 10 years to break even at the current prices.

I think my fellow elected members would consider handing over some of our services to private

businesses that could do a better.

But we are still waiting for them to knock on our door.

This topic was spurred up this week as we looked over our asset management plans for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, parks, and transport.

Bouquets to a previous brave council that agreed to install water meters for each household. It was one of the best decisions for ratepayers.

Our water supply activity is now 100 per cent user pays.

The water meters slowed the city’s demand for water, which meant Council could delay investing in a new water reservoir (Waiari - servicing Tauranga East).

Tauranga’s had very few summer water restrictions since the meters were installed.

Meters work for water supply, so can it work for wastewater as well? Can our wastewater services become more customer-driven, rather than it being largely funded by the ratepayer?

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

Growing the game of blind cricket The sound of players yelling as a cricket ball rattles along the pitch is different for most, but for blind cricketers sound and communication are paramount in the adapted sport.

This Sunday Mount Maunganui’s Blake Park plays host to visually impaired athletes keen on taking up the sport of blind cricket with a skills and gamebased day.

Organised by Bay of Plenty Blind Cricket, players from Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland will be attending, the latter two helping build enthusiasm in the Bay. Blind cricket is an adapted version for blind and partially sighted players. Governed by the World Blind Cricket Council since 1996 so far three Blind World Cups have been held in 1998, 2002 and 2006.

The sport relies on common use of the 'sweep shot', in order to provide maximum chance of the bat hitting the ball. The ball, with ball bearings inside, is bowled under arm and metal wickets are implemented to allow for a more audible sound.

Tauranga blind cricketer and event organiser Steph

Jobson admits the sport has been almost non-existent in recent years, but a huge drive to get things back on track is being pushed through an upcoming summer series planned between the three regions.

Players vary from totally blind to players with very strong prescription lenses. Any member of the Blind Foundation is eligible.

There are about five Bay players on the books at the moment ranging in age and gender, says Steph.

Steph has three to five per cent vision and says the sport can bring normality to a life with sometimes endless struggles.

Being able to play sport on a level playing field can create a huge feeling of accomplishment, enjoyment and normality, she says.

“This is a sport that sighted people play and can understand it all; whereas all of the other sports or activities are not competition as such.

“You do feel you can get out and play with sighted people as well. As long as you are able to move around, you can run and bend, then you can play.”

The skills session and game starts at 11am on Sunday at Blake Park, weather dependant.

Contact Steph on 07 544 2314 or 021 070 6554.

By Luke Balvert

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Meet the Principal Our Principal, Chris Cottell-Mayhew will be in Tauranga each week to meet families and conduct student interviews.

Come and talk to Chris. Find out how your child will benefit from our unique learning environment and the highly regarded Cambridge International curriculum.

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Tauranga veterans Stephen Garraway, John Hillier and George Woottham are eligible for one of the highest honours awarded to those who survived the Normandy landings – the prestigious Legion d’Honneur.

Waihi’s George Hall and Whangamata’s Fred Amess can also apply for the honour.

The Government of France has told the UK Ministry of Defence it wishes to recognise all surviving veterans of the World War 2 Normandy landings in 1944 by awarding the Legion d’Honneur.

Exhibition invades

Two new resident artists to The Incubator at The Historic Village are hosting their first exhibition at the community art project space.

‘Invasion of the Poms’ featuring work by activists Adam Whatton and Angela Croft opens tonight from 6.30pm.

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Foundation funding The Acorn Foundation has announced their annual funds distribution, which will see 83 organisations benefitting this year with more than $430,000 being given back to the community.

This brings the total amount given by Acorn, since its inception in 2003, to more than $2.4 million.

This year the largest grants have gone to organisations focusing on young children.

The biggest beneficiary is Foundation for Youth Development, which has received a $120,000 commitment during the next three years towards their Kiwi Can programme.

Acorn Foundation operations manager Margot McCool says Kiwi Can is a values-based programme.

“It’s delivered by teams of young leaders to more than 2300 primary school children during schooltime in 10 decile 1-4 schools across the WBOP region.”

Papamoa Primary School deputy principal Jenn Whitehead says the partnership is invaluable to successes at their school.

“The leaders, through their presentations, interactions with students, teachers and the community, have made a difference.”

This year Plunket also receives $30,000 to go towards the introduction of a new high-tech recording system so that all babies’ records will be stored digitally and can be accessed in real time.

Also receiving a generous grant is Nga Reanga e Toru – 3 Generations Trust.

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Inspirational evening of travel We have a wonderful evening planned with expedition leader Aaron Russ, from Wild Earth Travel, as he takes you around the globe with small ship and expedition cruising.

Antarctica.

Have you ever thought about sailing through the historic Northwest Passage?

Discovering the real Alaska on a small ship exploration, or experiencing the vastness of Antarctica?

How about island-hopping in the South and East China seas, or learning the wonders of Madagascar?

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Or there’s something completely different, such as the Hebrides off Scotland?

Another voyage becoming very popular with cruise lovers is the Norwegian Fjords, which is splendid in mid-summer.

How about a journey along the Barbary Coast, from Lisbon in Portugal to Istanbul in Turkey?

Africa’s Mediterranean coast has always been a magnet for travellers too.

The favourable desert-influenced climate has been remarkably kind to the historical sites, which provide unparalleled experiences of life in classical times.

Another quite unusual journey is the circumnavigation of Iceland, from Reykjavik to Aberdeen in Scotland,

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Please come along and join us on Tuesday, September 16 for an inspirational evening hosted by experienced and passionate travel people, and an expedition leader who is a master in his field. Contact Mark at United Travel at the Mount on 07 575 3068 to register.

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MMC students Cameron Smith, Lucy Tustin, Niamh Priest, Reanna Flanagan, and Jesse Cousins.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

MMC made to dance ries and the Overall Champion’s trophy as the highest-scoring dance group.

MMC performing arts director Wayne Flanagan says it’s the first time the school has entered the competition.

“Winning all three categories means MMC is supporting dance within the school through all year levels, offering all students the opportunity to succeed at the highest level in New Zealand.”

Showcasing a range of dance styles – including ballet en pointe, jazz, hip-hop,

Those pesky weeds If you have a garden you’ll be very familiar with weeds and the way they can take over if not managed. However, they don’t just affect our gardens – they also impact our native bush.

At this time of year we can see the pink blossom of the Taiwanese cherry trees all through the native bush in the Western Bay of Plenty.

These trees are very attractive to tui and spread very easily. The control of Taiwanese cherry is the responsibility of the land owner and it would take a concerted effort on behalf of all landowners to stop its spread.

In reality this won’t happen because it’s spread into areas where eradication is no longer practicable.

Another problem weed, which is affecting native bush in the Western Bay, is woolly nightshade. And it seems progress is being made in its control.

Woolly nightshade is a problem because it can crowd out more desirable pasture and forest plants.

It’s covered in fine hairs, which can cause skin, eye, nose and throat irritations for people and stock, which come into contact with it.

In 2010, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council released 300 lace bugs on a 70 hectare site in Welcome Bay, which had heavy woolly nightshade infestation.

The lace bugs feed on the leaves of woolly nightshade, drying them out and stunting the growth of the plant.

This prevents plant reproduction, reducing spread, and can eventually cause the plant to die.

This year heavy damage was noted in the woolly nightshade in this block, especially in shaded areas.

As result, further lace bugs will be released in other areas – particularly pine plantations, where woolly nightshade is a problem.

However, traditional control by landowners will still be needed. It isn’t possible to supply lace bugs for use on all properties in the Bay of Plenty.

But once established in our worst affected areas, the bugs should help reduce large weed infestations and will disperse naturally onto surrounding properties during time.

Information on controlling woolly nightshade and other weeds is available at www.boprc.govt.nz/ pestplants or by calling a regional council land management officer on 0800 884 880. If you have views on this, or any other issue, you can email me at neesj@xtra.co.nz or ring me on 07 579 5150.

cirque, contemporary and lyrical – the students were also awarded all three excellence awards in choreography.

Workshops in choreography, cirque and contemporary dance were available at the one-day competition for students to fine tune their technique.

Wayne says MMC students Reanna Flanagan and Maddi Gorman were also highlighted as two of the six best cirque dancers in the Year 9-10 section.

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Winning their first attempt at a regional dance competition, a group of Mount Maunganui College students now have to prove what they’re made of at a national level.

Twenty-two Year 9-13 dancers will compete at the national Dance NZ Made competition in Palmerston North on September 27 after taking out every category of the regionals in Taupo this month.

The college’s dance students won the Year 9-10, Year 11-13 and open section catego-

Restoration of the dunes During the Annual Plan submission process some concerns were raised by residents at the Mount regarding the use of toxic chemical sprays to kill off noxious weeds in the sand dunes, prior to replanting the dunes.

I recently visited the Papamoa and Mount Maunganui coastline with some elected members and TCC staff to get a better understanding of what restored sites look like and to view areas before they are replanted with native species.

Residents adjoining the proposed site area of works are contacted in advance by Council and staff, who are available to answer any queries.

Some residents offered to do the work themselves in conjunction with advice from TCC staff.

Coastal Care group volunteers do great work along the coastline.

For further information, read the Use of Toxic Agrichemicals for Vegetation Management Policy.

Some of the principles include: Council’s preference is to use non-chemical methods of vegetation control whenever practical.

Council will proactively seek to reduce the use of toxic agrichemicals on Council-maintained land.

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SPORT & RECREATION Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club coach Luis Luna with tennis newbies.

What’s the racquet?

As winter turns to spring it’s the perfect time to consider what sport you’ll play over the warmer months, and Play in Bay’s Activate month activities in September offer a great chance to try something new.

Arataki Community Centre every Tuesday (from 7.30pm, details 577 8565), while Mount Social Badminton opens its doors at Mount Sports Centre (Blake Park) for anyone interested (from 7pm, details Eve 021 906 481).

Preschoolers can build up their ball skills with Kickstart Kids Soccer at ASB Arena every Thursday from 9am (details 577 8560 ext 6000, $7.5 fee), while pupils can try their hand at junior softball next Saturday (September 6 from 10am) at the Western BOP Junior Softball have a go day.

The introductory softball day, at Carlton Street Reserve, Bellevue, will focus on key parts of the game.

Details: Donna 021 068 9568.

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Among the beginner events are chances to have a go at squash, badminton, netball, tennis and softball.

An open day for adults is at

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club next Saturday (September 6), while an open day for junior players (under 18) is prior to the school holidays on September 20-21.

Club coach Luis Luna is encouraging anyone interested to take part in the open days, saying one of the great things about tennis is it’s a sport for all ages and abilities, that you can play anywhere.

“It’s fun and it’s a great way to meet new people or for business networking, and you can be as competitive as you want.”

The open day will give anyone interested a chance to play in 20-30 minute rounds. Details: Peter Disney 576 5536.

Beginners or new members can try their hand at table tennis at the

Finding the Bay’s biggest loser Residents of the Bay of Plenty will have the opportunity to completely transform themselves, thanks to the Biggest Loser 12 Week Challenge.

Designed by Oceanblue’s body transformation specialist, Mark Woodgate, the challenge will enable participants to lose up to 1kg per week and look fantastic for Oceanblue’s body transformation summer. specialist Mark Woodgate.

According to Mark, the majority tion plan, delicious breakfast, lunch, of weight loss programmes on the dinner and snack recipes, motivational market today promote the quick fix support emails, plus much more. mentality – “diets that are unrealistic Participants also have the option to and unsustainable”. enter the weight loss competition, with “Whereas the Biggest Loser Chalweekly weigh-ins at Oceanblue Health lenge is very different, as it encourages Club in Papamoa. healthy eating and exercise habits that And this year there are thousands of can be continued for a lifetime,” dollars in prizes up for grabs, thanks to says Mark.

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Box Park Markets owner and director Richard Knight enjoying a one-off imported marble seat.

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Market space saving region from ‘boring’ When it comes to “saving the world from boring” – Tauranga businessman Richard Knight knows how to think outside the box.

He’s inviting Bay of Plenty residents and visitors to his newly developed destination market space in Papamoa called Box Park Markets.

Richard took over the lease of the former Palms Market on Domain Road in April to turn the 1.5 hectares of space into the first

container market spot in the Bay. “I want to save the world from boring by creating a destination space for people to come and relax with a nice lunch from our new menu at the cafe, or look at the shops,” says Richard, who hopes to turn the market space into a wine bar during summer.

“Parents can relax while the children play on our new Tiny Tots playground.”

About 20 container spaces are sub-leased to small enterprise businesses, including the garden centre and cafe, a hairdressing salon, quilting shop and book exchange; as well as

Doggy Daycare and a pet store.

“It’s a one-stop-shop to give customers the convenience of having everything they need under one roof,” says Richard.

With an eye for design, Richard also sells his own unique range of imported furniture on site. As well as importing marble furniture from Italy, he’s also recycled wood salvaged from the Japan tsunami debris.

He exported the wood to Indonesia where it was made into furniture and imported for sale here. “Everything we’ve got is a one off piece,” says Richard.

By Zoe Hunter

A centre of support Papamoa Support Centre has been providing services to the Papamoa community since 1993.

It is a service of Anglican Care Waiapu, a team of trained staff providing a range of services to assist families through challenges, crises, personal development courses and the accessing of advice and information.

Centre manager Trish Ives says they also provide advocacy to help people access other services in the Tauranga area.

“Our aim is to resource and stand with people and empower them to overcome challenges and achieve positive goals for their families and themselves.

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Coconut oil for heart health Hardy’s Organic manager Marion Olsen assists Niki Mikleson with a taste test of Nui Guinea Organics smooth coconut oil.

Scientists have discovered a powerful new weapon against heart disease – coconut oil.

Coconut oil is composed of a group of unique fat molecules, known as medium-chain fatty acids. Although technically classified as saturated fats, this fat can protect you from suffering a heart attack or stroke.

Natural, non-hydrogenated coconut oil tends to increase HighDensity Lipoprotein cholesterol and improves the cholesterol profile.

HDL is the good cholesterol that helps protect against heart disease.

Total blood cholesterol, which includes both the good HDL cholesterol and Low-Density Lipoprotein, known as bad, cholesterol is an inaccurate indicator of heart disease risk.

A more accurate way to judge heart disease risk is to separate the two types of cholesterol.

Therefore, the ratio of the bad to good cholesterol – LDL/HDL – is universally-recognised as a far more accurate indicator of heart disease risk.

Because of coconut oil’s tendency to increase HDL, the cholesterol ratio improves and thus decreases the risk of heart disease.

Heart disease, stroke and atherosclerosis account for nearly half of

all deaths. Statistically, one in two people you know will die from one of these conditions.

In countries where people eat a lot of coconut products, cardiovascular disease is much less frequent.

In Sri Lanka, where coconut oil was a primary dietary fat, the death rate from heart disease was among the lowest in the world.

Recently, coconut oil consumption in Sri Lanka has declined, replaced by polyunsaturated oils and margarines. Consequently, heart disease rates have risen.

Hardy’s Organic in Papamoa proudly stocks a range of coconut oils and manager Marion Olsen encourages people to replace other cooking oils with coconut oil.

Skin cancer a growing concern Spring is nearly here and with summer fast treatment the risk is small.

Melanoma is deadly and only early detection and approaching it is timely to think about prompt surgical treatment can offer a complete cure. increasing skin cancer rates in New Zealand, The classical melanoma is a new or changing mole with an irregular outline and mixture of different which are some of the highest brown and black colours. in the world.

However, some of the most aggressive Our best defences are sun protection and early detection. Sun safe behaviour helps to minimise the damaging effects of UV and reduce our risk.

Skin cancer is curable if identified early. Self examination increases the chance of recognising a new or changing mole or growth.

Examinations by a dermatologist permit timely treatment and improve the outcome.

Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common skin cancer. Many present as spot or sore that may bleed.

Fortunately, BCC rarely spreads, but if not treated completely recurrences can be extensive and disfiguring.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma usually presents as a rapidly growing, tender scaly lump. SCC may spread to lymph glands, however with early

melanomas can be a rapidly growing skincoloured or bleeding growth.

Dermatologists are medical doctors with extensive training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of all skin cancers.

They have the clinical skills and technology to detect and appropriately treat skin cancers at the earliest possible stage.

If you have any concerns about your skin, or would just like the peace of mind of a thorough skin examination, see a dermatologist.

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Jude’s kept the popular organic hair products and services, and recently launched an alternative colour range – Schwarzkopf Professional – to cater for high fashion colours as well.

She says her eight senior stylists love the colour and result of the new range that includes 2014 spring and summer pastels of

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Candy Dandy, a delicate, chic and seductive trend of White Hot and the bold, cool metallic shades of Metalxx.

Operating for almost 12 years, Snipz hair salon in Greerton caters for everyone from walk-in cuts to high fashion precision cutting – that’s what sets them apart from other salons, says Jude.

“It’s very, very popular for those who just want their hair done now and don’t want all the thrills.

But we also offer the full service.”

The salon offers all types of cuts for all ages, with two stylists on Monday to Saturday to take care of walk-in clients as well as stylists to accommodate those who want the full service.

Services include colours, cuts, perms, blow waves, chemical straightening and Keratin smoothing treatments. They’ve also re-opened a beauty room for eyebrow shapes, tints and eyelash tints.

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We have an amazing health research culture here in New Zealand and there are fantastic people doing fantastic work in all areas of health and disease.

And AUT project, lead by Dr Nicola Kayes, called ‘Living Well with Cancer: Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Following Cancer Diagnosis’ has released findings.

Despite current evidence suggesting physical activity is beneficial for people following a diagnosis of cancer, it seems many people do less after diagnosis and treatment.

In addition, many people report having difficulty taking up exercise or other activities again.

This research project aimed to find out what helps or hinders involvement in physical activity and to suggest ways to support people’s involvement following a diagnosis.

The results of the study are extremely interesting, with many people saying they feel a sense of isolation and that exercise information is too generic.

In addition, people feel they’re physically different than they used to be; and this led to feelings of embarrassment or uncertainty about their ability to exercise.

It’s also identified family and friends are valued for the encouragement and support they offer.

In addition, exercising with people in the same or similar situation as themselves was a highlight.

Participants say reengaging with activity is important, especially in the management of the effects of their treatment and for maintaining overall health and wellbeing.

We think this study is great, because it highlights a community need and has allowed these participants to have the opportunity to voice their perspective.

If you, or someone you know, wants help to tailor a lifestyle programme to their situation please let us know.

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Dave Jaggs, Jason Whitelaw, Kimberley Ward and Sophie Irving.

Running for Kimberley As Tauranga woman Kimberley Ward battles breast cancer, her personal trainers are fighting a different battle – to raise funds for her in a 12-hour relay.

Beyond Personal Training’s Dave Jaggs and Sophie Irving are challenging residents to run a relay around Tauranga Domain racetrack non-stop from 8am to 8pm on September 20 in support of Kimberley.

Joining the training group in November 2012, Kimberley, 46, attended the 6am boot camps as many as three times a week before being diagnosed with grade three breast cancer in March.

“Kimberley’s out of her comfort zone, so we thought we’d do something that’s going to put us out of our comfort zones as well,” says Sophie, who admires Kimberley’s bravery.

“She’s just a goer. She’s just going to fight it [cancer] with all of her might.

“She’s a secret hard-worker. She doesn’t want all of the praise and glory of ‘you’re doing really well’ – she

just puts her heart and soul into everything she does.”

Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels can enter individually or in a group of up to 10 people.

Sophie’s partner Dave is going one step further by attempting to complete as many laps as he can in 12 hours, asking for $1 donations for every circuit in support of Kimberley.

Sophie hopes to raise $2000 to pay for a mini break away for Kimberley, who is “truly touched” by the idea.

“In the earlier stages I continued to attend the odd class, but the first morning after losing my hair I arrived to see lots of others had worn beanies as well so I didn't feel out of place.

“This personal touch and the people who attend is what makes BPT boot camps so special.”

Kimberley hopes the event will raise awareness for Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust and is planning on donating some of the money raised.

To register for the event, email sophie@beyondadventureracing.co.nz

By Zoe Hunter

Acai berry – the energy wonder fruit The Acai berry is a nutrientdense fruit from an Amazonian palm tree.

Acai, when combined with alpha lipoic acid, resveratrol and grape seed Oligomeric ProanthoCyanidins, is also one of the best ways to support flagging energy systems.

I often include an Acai complex as part of an anti-inflammatory nutrition programme for inflamed joints and other tissues.

Acai is loaded with potent antioxidants, which act to neutralise potentially damaging free radicals.

Acai antioxidants help maintain healthy blood vessels, which is important for good circulation and healthy blood pressure.

Acai, when combined with OPC, resveratrol and omega 3 fish oil and a low GI diet will also be beneficial for those with blood sugar balance issues.

During the last few years, potent Acai extracts are now available. This is where the

beneficial ingredients have been boosted, with some extracts five times more potent than whole Acai berries.

My preference is for 5:1 Acai extracts combined with other synergistic compounds.

My favourites are grape seed OPC, as pure ActiVin, resveratrol, goji, green tea, ginkgo, lipoic acid and a few others.

A good guide to the quality of the acai is a deep brown/red colour of the capsules.

It is quite hard to classify Acai, as it is a lot more than an antioxidant.

While I don’t like the term ‘anti-aging’ Acai certainly does have a wide range of actions at a cellular level.

If you think you could benefit, I suggest starting with about 1000mg of a 5:1 extract for up to three months before

reducing to about half this level.

I have no doubt we’ll be hearing a lot more about this unusual and nutritionally-potent berry in years to come.

Please note this column is now fortnightly.

Join my free weekly email column at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@ abundant.co.nz. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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Longest running music festival begins Tauranga’s longest running musical event will close in on 60 years next week, filling Baycourt Theatre with the sound of children’s song.

Wayne Melville, drummer Rex Tomich, and guitarist Murray Mason.

Choir members from Tauranga While it’s a “big deal” to organise the annual event, Intermediate School practising.

Carol says it’s a lot of fun.

“The children love it, because it’s all about them being able to participate in a The 59th annual Tauranga festival. Some kiddies kind of About 270 children – Primary Schools Music grow through the festival and Festival will see choirs from aged eight-13 – perform they’ll remember it when they’re 32 primary and intermediate older.” each night. schools perform for expected Carol credits the event’s longsell-out audiences from September 1-5. running success to its organising team.

The theme for this year’s festival is ‘A Night With “We have a tight team of women running the The Stars’ with a song list of classics and modern show. I took over 12 years ago when it was only run hits, including ‘Wish Upon a Star’, ‘Catch a Falling two nights and the goal was to grow it.

Star’, ‘Counting Stars’, ‘Shooting Stars’ and ‘Every“I think because it’s something people put on their one’s Gone to the Moon’. calendar as an event to take part in too. The main Organiser and conductor Carol Storey says about thing is that children enjoy themselves and it’s an 270 children – aged eight-13 – perform each night, entertaining night for everyone.” with nine mass songs, and individual choir perforCarol says the event is a sell-out most nights. Tickmances in between. ets, from Baycourt, are $12 for adults and $10 for The children will be accompanied by the Music children. Funds to go the Tauranga Music Festival Festival band of pianist Andrea Meredith, bassist Society, used to sustain the festival each year. By Corrie Taylor

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Quite simply, play is what a child does and it’s an important part of the development of learning.

When a child is free to interact spontaneously in their environment, play provides a natural outlet for a child’s curiosity.

They are free to experiment, explore and discover how things work; how to interact with objects and how to relate to others.

Pretend play helps children to think abstractly and use their imaginations to represent objects

people and ideas.

They develop their language skills and ability to tell and understand stories. Oral language skills and storytelling are the early building blocks of reading and writing.

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Daffodil Day 29 August 2014

Go yellow for iconic day Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society’s annual flagship event, is one of the most important fundraising and awareness campaigns in the country.

The campaign lasts one month, always in August, and culminates in the street collection on the last Friday.

Since 1990 the iconic event has inspired people from throughout the country to come together and support the society.

So why do people go out of their way to support the Cancer Society and be passionate about raising money?

It’s because they know the services the society provides for its clients really make a difference for them and their families.

Here are some of things the society helped with in 2013: • More than 9300 people were referred to the society’s support services.

• The 0800 Cancer Information Helpline received more than 10,500 calls.

• Almost 10,000 people attended support and education programmes.

• More than 6000 patients were driven to treatment appointments.

• The society provided the equivalent of 105 beds every night of the year at its accommodation services in regional cancer treatment centres.

• About 1300 people used the counselling services.

ANZ is the principal national sponsor of Daffodil Day and a major sponsor of the Cancer Society.

The funds collected by ANZ staff are allocated directly to their local cancer society, to help those in that community affected by cancer.

With the public’s help there is hope. Call 0900 311 11 to make an instant $20 donation.

Text ‘daffodil’ to 305 to make an instant $3 donation or donate online at www.daffodilday.org.nz

Aaron Cruden supporting Daffodil Day.

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Daffodil Day Daffodil Day blossoms Tauranga’s streets will turn yellow today to celebrate the Cancer Society’s 24th annual Daffodil Day appeal.

The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is asking the Tauranga community to again dig deep and support the Cancer Society’s largest annual fundraising and awareness appeal.

Daffodil Day is one of New Zealand’s most recognisable campaigns and the main funding source for the Cancer Society.

The last few weeks have been awash with Daffodil Day activity locally, including the pre-sale of more than 3000 bunches of daffodils to businesses in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Lakes regions, as well as schools, businesses and clubs.

“This August, we’ve also had people choose a challenge to complete for Daffodil Day as part of our Choose Your Challenge campaign,” says Waikato Bay of Plenty Cancer Society spokesperson Rachael Mounsey.

“Cancer is the biggest chal-

Above: Just moved to Tauranga from Townsville, Alexis Harrison, 6, having her face painted.

Right: Official Cupcake Day collector Laura Wood selling cupcakes for Tauranga SPCA.

lenge many New Zealanders will face in their lifetime, so it’s been great to see people face a challenge of their own to raise money and show their support.”

Rachael says Tauranga residents have been completing a range of challenges.

“The ladies in our Tauranga office are doing a hair dye challenge, which we are waiting to see the outcome.”

The Tauranga Golden Girls will all dye their hair yellow if they don’t raise $1000. If they raise more than $2000, Cancer Society liaison nurse Tammy Burgess will dye her hair yellow for a month.

“It’s been a fantastic month so far and we are excited to be getting out and about in our local communities,” says Rachael.

“It’s a fun, positive day, a reminder that there is hope for the one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer.”

Rachael says when people donate this Daffodil Day they’re donating to a cause that’s close to home.

“The Cancer Society receives no direct government funding, so relies on the generosity of New Zealanders to operate.

“Every Daffodil Day we are overwhelmed at the generosity of communities in our region and we make sure that every dollar counts.”

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Lindsay Redding and her daughter Anna Ferguson make and sell soft toys and donate proceeds to SPCA.

SPCA manager Margaret Rawiri says today is a busy day.

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A daffodil for David

Tauranga man David Griffin may have been through more challenges than most – battling three cancerous tumours in his lifetime – but that’s not stopping him from supporting others this Daffodil Day. With today marking Cancer Society’s 24th annual Daffodil Day appeal, the 50-year-old is appreciating the support he’s received since first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2002.

David says his five-week stay at the society’s Lions Lodge has been key to his recovery from a 12-year challenge with cancer.

“The lodge is amazing; and at times it’s been better than being at home, as it’s allowed me the peace and quiet to chill out and focus on getting better. They were like family to me.

“I’ll definitely be donating to the Cancer Society this Daffodil Day.” At age 38, David knew there was something wrong with him – but his diagnosis still came as a huge shock.

“To this day I remember thinking, cancer doesn’t happen to me,” says David.

An eight-hour operation removed the brain tumour and David returned to work in 2003. But six years later the tumour returned, growing close to the nerves in his spinal cord.

Five-weeks of radiotherapy helped reduce the tumour’s size – but more were found on his optic nerve and pituitary gland in 2012, along with the return of his brain tumour.

“I turned down radiation and ran from my problems, but as anyone who has run from their problems will tell you – they follow you,” says David.

“I eventually returned to my doctor and decided to continue my treatment.”

After losing sight in his right eye and hearing in his right ear, David’s advice to others battling cancer is to face every day challenges and enjoy life.

“Push the boundaries a little more each day and see what you can achieve.”

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Tauranga Eastern Link

Project update

What has been happening over winter

The goings on at the eastern end of the TEL

The winter months are generally the quietest time for road construction. This is not so for the Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL) project. The Bay of Plenty typically enjoys a mild winter compared to other parts of New Zealand, which means construction of the Bay’s largest roading project faces fewer delays due to bad weather. The TEL is still ahead of schedule, with an early completion date looking more and more likely.

The eastern end of the project, near the township of Paengaroa, has undergone a vast transformation over the past few months.

Opening the roundabout ahead of the completion of the project was a huge milestone for the TEL team. It delivered immediate safety benefits to the region by replacing the old State Highway 2 / State Highway 33 T-intersection, a renowned crash black spot.

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In May the roundabout was opened to traffic, with final construction finishing in July. The roundabout is a significant change for drivers travelling to Whakatane and the Eastern Bay of Plenty, and to Rotorua and the Central Bay of Plenty.

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The end of July saw the completion and official opening of the Paengaroa weigh station. This state-of-the-art facility includes a weigh-in-motion bridge, control building, inspection pit, an area for truck parking and cutting edge brake testing equipment.

The weigh station is the final of the seven enabling works on the project to be completed. The NZ Police Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU) will operate the facility by carrying out regular weight limits and a multitude of safety tests on heavy vehicles.

The gateway was also unveiled as part of this site. The Waharoa (gateway) was designed and carved by members of the iwi represented on the TEL Tangata Whenua Advisory Group (TELTWAG). It marks the most eastern entry and exit point of the TEL. The design represents a father and his sons, who used to live and garden in the area in the 1600s and tells the story of the former Māori village.

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Drivers travelling along SH2 may have noticed a new bridge that has recently ‘appeared’ since a shelter belt was removed.

This is the East Coast Main Trunk (ECMT) rail bridge. Removing the shelter belt has revealed yet another aspect of the project which was previously unseen by the travelling public. The layout of the ECMT bridge is distinctive, in that it is wider (85 metres) than it is longer (16.5 metres). This was so that the bridge could safely take the TEL over the railway line.

Have your say on the name of the new toll road The new toll road needs a name - vote for your preference.

The Transport Agency needs to officially confirm the name of the new toll road, as part of the project. The process got underway with key stakeholders submitting their name suggestions.

Below are the top five options for you to choose from. The two options that have the most public votes will be presented to the Transport Agency Board for the final decision which will be made in late September.

Choose from: East Coast Main Trunk (ECMT) rail bridge.

OPTiOn 1: Eastern Link Toll Road

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OPTiOn 2: Eastern Gateway Toll Road

OPTiOn 4: Kūkūwai* Highway Toll Road

OPTiOn 3: Eastern Connection Toll Road

OPTiOn 5: Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road

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That first taste had me hooked – the yoghurt flavour was like something of a life-changing event and ever since I’ve consciously made the effort to consume it on a regular basis.

So when I showed up to school back then I was teased that my yoghurt would make me thin, as all of the marketing was aimed at the weight-conscious eater.

We know more about yoghurt these days, which is seen as a valuable health food for infants and the elderly thanks to its balanced source of protein, fats, carbohydrates and minerals.

The origins of yoghurt are from Central Asian neolithic period, where goat milk kept in skin bags would ferment with wild bacteria.

But it was centuries later, in 1907, that Russian Nobel laureate and biologist Elie Metchnikoff popularised the consumption of yoghurt as a foodstuff throughout Europe.

Elie maintained and promoted the view that regular consumption of yoghurt was responsible for the unusually long lifespans of Bulgarian peasants, due to the beneficial impact of lactobacillus.

Today we can enjoy even more ways than ever to have yoghurt, with frozen yoghurt shops and more products in supermarkets.

This week I’ve created a yoghurt sauce, which goes especially well with the crispy eggplant as starter or a snack.

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Crispy eggplant with dill mustard yoghurt sauce Gluten-free recipe Serves four starters Ingredients 1 Tbsp mild American mustard 1 glass dry white wine ½ brown onion, chopped 2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 large eggs, separated 1 large eggplant

½ cup fresh dill, chopped 300ml natural Greek-style yoghurt 100g fine polenta 100g coarse polenta Salt and pepper Olive or avocado oil for frying eggplant

Method Reduce the white wine in a small pot with the chopped onion and half of the dill for about two-three minutes. Strain the residue into a stainless steel bowl.

Add mustard and lemon juice to this mix.

Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water, and whisk in egg yolks to make a sort of froth until you begin to feel it thicken.

Then gradually spoon in some yoghurt, whisking all the time.

Once you have incorporated the yoghurt into the warm foam adjust the seasoning and add the rest of the chopped dill. Cover and allow to cool in the fridge.

Meanwhile, slice up eggplant lengthwise and dip into fine Polenta and then into slightly-whisked egg whites; and then cover into some coarse polenta.

Fry off the eggplant in a large pan with good quality avocado or olive oil for three-four minutes each side, then drain on absorbent kitchen paper.

Season with salt and pepper and any leftover chopped dill. Stack on plates alongside a dipping bowl of yoghurt mustard and dill sauce.

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Warning to not choose final home lightly Whether downsizing or moving to a lifestyle village, a Tauranga elder law specialist says choosing what may be your final home is not a decision to be taken lightly.

“People need to be careful to avoid pitfalls that could see them out of pocket, or living in unsuitable circumstances,” says Lyon O’Neale Arnold lawyer Michael Batchelor.

Michael says the firm is experiencing a growing demand for specialist legal advice for older people, who have several options available when it comes to buying their final home.

“It’s something you shouldn’t do without a lot of thought. Your lifestyle and surroundings will change.

“There are both financial and personal implications to consider when buying and selling property in your latter years.”

Downsizing may not be as simple as moving into a smaller, more manageable and cheaper house, says Michael.

Expenses, such as real estate commission, legal fees, moving costs and decorating the new property to your taste can all add up.

“You need to take into account the possible added costs you may not have thought of. If the object of downsizing is to reduce expenditure to suit reduced means following retirement, the sums need to add up.”

Leaving a retirement village often incurs a financial loss – and 20 to 30 per cent loss of capital is not unusual. There are likely to be refurbishment costs written into the fine print as well.

Another issue is the time-lag between leaving a village and getting your money back.

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Some will not pay anything until the property sells, while others will start making payments after a specified period of time if the property remains unsold.

“The licences, called Occupation Right Agreements, or ORAs, are usually very elaborate documents and an extremely boring read. You should seek specialist legal advice to avoid any nasty surprises.”

Rest homes, as opposed to retirement villages, are for those who are no longer mentally or physically able to care for themselves at home.

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Be prepared when talking with professionals Do you know the full range of services available from your lawyer, doctor, accountant, GP, or your insurance company?

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Talking to these professionals can be very daunting but can also

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Most of all, getting it right will help provide peace of mind.

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Kitchen beauties for hospice funds Featuring charming artwork by Tauranga artist Mandy Williams, Waipuna Hospice’s newest fundraising initiative would make a bright addition to any kitchen.

But there’s more to it than that. Purchasing this tea towel will send valuable funding to Waipuna Hospice – helping support the organisation’s work with people diagnosed with a life ending illness.

The hospice’s second annual set of fundraising tea towels is now available for purchase, with fundraising manager Trish Rae encouraging everyone to support the cause.

environment. We’re thrilled with the end result so we’re hoping they will prove popular.

“Then we’ll use one of her other pieces from the series next time.”

The 1500 tea towels cost $12 each and, being attractively packaged, will make stunning gifts, says Trish.

Mandy is thrilled to help out with the cause.

“Waipuna Hospice is special to me. They looked after a family friend of ours a few years ago. At that time I was painting a picture with a lady with a butterfly, which signified her husband – it was all about there being someone there waiting for her.

“The hospice does such a fabulous job and I’m Trish Rae and Mandy Williams with the tea towels. more than happy to help This year’s colourful design features a thrush and butterfly.

“I was familiar with Mandy’s art work,” says Trish. “She did a series featuring animals and birds which seemed to fit with our rural

out as much as I can.”

Mandy says the butterfly on the tea towel represents a similar idea.

The tea towels are available at Waipuna Hospice, the Hospice Shops, selected outlets and online.

Full details and locations on our website: www.waipuna-hospice. co.nz By Corrie Taylor

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Osteoporosis risk factors Osteoporosis is a disease which sees the bones become weak and more likely to break.

People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine and wrist.

There are a number of factors that can affect your chances of developing osteoporosis.

These include age, race, gender and genetics. Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, and European and Asian races have a higher risk.

People who are small-boned to start with, are more prone to develop the condition. People usually each peak bone mass during their mid-20s, then it starts diminishing.

The older you are, the more likely you are to have osteoporotic bones.

Hormone levels have a huge influence, and the drop in oestrogen levels after menopause, or a hysterectomy, is a negative contributing factor.

Long-term use of corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone and cortisone, also affect the bonebuilding process.

Dietary factors, such as low

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Weight-bearing exercise loads your bones and is especially beneficial to maintaining bone strength.

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Since I’m not sure if your mother is able to be remotely prompted to take her medication correctly, it’s hard for me to completely advise you.

If she is remotely prompted to take her medication correctly, a simple phone call when she’s meant to take it may be all that’s needed.

That is once the troublesome medications have been removed. Either you or a friend can do this, or an agency could.

If your mother isn’t able to correctly take her medication without one-on-one support you’ll need look at rostering friends and family to help, or employing an agency.

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Personal matters, when it matters

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognising and appreciating what we do have.” – FREDERICK KEONIG Happiness can’t be planned.

We may believe deep down that if we had an important job, plenty of money, the right relationship, great children, a lovely

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The team at Simply Cremations Funeral Services share families’ concerns over funeral costs and endeavour to reduce the pain of losing a loved one by offering caring and professional services, such as their Simple Cremation, or Simple Farewell.

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They offer hireage of a casket and support the use of eco-friendly cardboard caskets, which are becoming more and more popular.

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home, we’d be happy.

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He chose to visit Hell first and upon opening the gates saw several of his mates playing on a world-class golf course, which was flanked by white sand beaches and had a perfect left-hand break surf and the sun was shining.

He thought to himself Father Mac got this wrong; there’s no sign of the fearsome Devil.

On returning to Heaven the sun

was shining there too but everyone seemed to be content to float around on clouds.

Being quite active while on Earth he thought there’s not really much to do for eternity, so he told the attendant he’d go to Hell.

On returning there was the Devil, decked out in all his finery, who said: “Welcome to Hell”, and flung open the gates to a vista that looked like Tikitere. “But”, gasped the man; “What happened to paradise?”

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My congratulations to Nicky Hager on his book ‘Dirty Politics’.

Since its release comments are coming thick and fast with a lot of backtracking and denials, with John Key saying it doesn’t warrant a public inquiry.

If statements made, are in his opinion incorrect let a public inquiry take place before September 20’s election - or is it this could affect election results?

It appears comments quoted in ‘Dirty Politics’ are correct and voters need to know the truth. As Prime Minister, it appears John Key has lost control over

his ministers and the running of Parliament, which as viewed on television is nothing less than a shambles.

When are we going to have a Government which will endeavour to run the country in a proper and respectable manner, without abuse and insults across the floor of the house, dirty politics and listen to the voters.

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We’re all winners - but still vote!

As I do most elections, I encourage all The Weekend Sun readers to exercise their right and vote on September 20.

If you don’t vote you can’t complain about the way the country is run. If you do vote, you can.

It looks as if this election campaign will be an entertaining one, going on events thus far.

And while politics can be fun, it’s a serious business running a country, and it’s always nice to win.

I’m traditionally a right of centre voter, as I believe the people who create the wealth deserve the right to spend it. But not everyone agrees with that.

The left of centre parties -and there’s no shortage of them this year - are scrapping among themselves with ever-increasing promises the daily fair for the next few weeks.

I believe National deserve another term of government. Why? Well, after weathering a brutal global financial crisis and some of the worst earthquakes in my time as a New Zealander, I feel they deserve another term to complete their mission.

There’s still a lot of work to be done in developing the country’s

business growth, especially exports, trying to keep things clean, green and preferably sustainable while developing our natural resources, and encouraging the unfortunate to keep trying, rather than giving up. It’s too easy to fail these days. And you get paid for it.

Whether we like it or not, today’s world is about winners. Regardless of ‘where of centre’ you are, if you win you’re in - if you lose, your choices in life are substantially reduced.

And we all want to win, don’t we? In NZ we’re lucky we’re already winners.

You don’t have to look far to realise that. Even those with nothing have something.

There are many countries in the world that would love to have what we have.

So regardless of the result on September 20, let’s remember we’re already winners.

So go on, be a part of it, and vote.

Not listening to endless squabble

Congratulations to Rogers’ Rabbits for his excellent editorial ‘How to bore NZ voters’ in last week’s edition of The Weekend Sun. The Weekend Sun is by far the best newspaper of the week, well done to all the contributors.

The editorial says exactly what we’re all thinking. Thank heavens for My Sky, as every night we just fast-forward all the pathetic political rubbish we’re constantly being subjected to.

After a regular golf game, my fellow golfers all said the same thing: nobody is listening or reading and we’re fast-becoming totally apathetic about all politics. You’re so right in saying: “Voters should be allowed to focus on deciding who is going to provide

for the county moving forward: in health, education, growing the economy, fixing Canterbury, helping hardworking families, tackling crime, looking after the environment, not sure about the moa”.

How can we get the message through to those, who profess to have a high level of intelligence, that most of us are not stupid and we’re totally sick of listening to who said what about who and who blogged this and that.

Come on New Zealand election candidates, when is common sense going to prevail?

J Coventry, Papamoa.

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G Martin, Otumoetai.

Eliminate GST:

There’s a way over our ongoing financial problems. This is the elimination of GST completely and bringing in Capital Gains Tax and also Financial Transaction Tax - the latter with the Banks will deal with.

Binding referendum may be needed to implement this change.

C Sutherland, Tauranga City.

Double standards for double-dipping?

Prime Minister John Key has criticised local New Zealand First candidate Clayton Mitchell for what he calls “double dipping”.

That’s Clayton standing for Parliament while occupying a councillor position on Tauranga City Council.

In doing this, Key fails to mention that after the last election 2011 there were five MPs sitting on local councils, as well as being MPs for their party.

Is this then just another of the PM’s well-known ‘brain fades’?

Or is it evidence of double standards when it suits?

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Binding referenda solves woes

New Zealand has a problem. It is a big and very real one. But thankfully it is easily recognisable and nameable. We should call it the ‘Same Old, Same Old’ syndrome. It occurs regularly at three-year intervals and is generated by a certain section of our society, who makes us all sorts of promises for our continued wellbeing and then, when the dust has settled, promptly ignore us and go their own way.

Just like the little boy, who yelled so much about the wolf and when the wolf actually came, nobody would listen anymore - we have the same problem.

This is not helped by another section of our society, who also are sceptical of all this, because they too have seen it all before and aren’t only dismissive of it, but downright scornful of the possibility of the public changing this same old, same old, pattern.

Perhaps this time, we should actually sit up and take notice. Because if we don’t, we stand a good chance that for once somebody is saying what they mean and meaning what they say.

Binding referenda is perfectly feasible in this country, just as they have it in other places around the world. The only thing stopping it will be you, the people.

You, the people, have a chance this time to make a real difference for a chance. Let’s face it; the present section will never give it to you. They are quite happy with the same old, same old, and have no intention of rocking any boats any time soon.

So it is over to you. You can have your say and be listened to and have your wishes acted on. Or you can shrug your shoulders and go along with the same old, same old.

R McGuinness, Tauranga City.

Trumpet-blowers step aside There’s a lot of trumpetblowing happening. Talk of return to surplus one of them, and talk of benefits to come.

I prefer to look at what’s been quietly achieved by that small party led by Winston Peters. They don’t need to have the press telling us how good they are.

They just get the job done.

Let’s start with the new Harbour Bridge, and the abolition of the tolls.

An absolute boon to all residents and businesses at the Mount. Also quicker, easier access to the Port.

Then there’s Tauranga Airport – owned, yes owned, by this city.

Another Winston Peters achievement. The extra classrooms for schools provided when he was Treasurer.

Tauranga Hospital is another beneficiary, as was local roading.

The list is too long to mention all kudos.

He holds the legacy of an MP who really worked for his electorate. The next gift to Tauranga will be Route K without tolls and debt.

His name will be remembered way into the future. Like that bridge, standing bright and shining in the sunlight.

“By Their Deeds You Shall Know Them.”

C Connon, Otumoetai.

Multi-governing:

How about a multiparty government where National run the economy, Labour are in charge of social services and the Greens take care of the environment?

We can include the Conservatives’ first $20,000 is tax-free for all and a flat tax. We’d eliminate all tax complications.

Simplified, cost-effective and understandable government would be the driving force. If anyone had a good idea we’d all get a say in adopting it.

It’d be more effective than the seesaw between economic and social-based parties.

P Knights Mt Maunganui.

farewell hicane Blessing waste pipes - really? Let’s The silly season of Hicane is upon us and

What has this world come to? On the morning of August 19 I had the sad privilege of witnessing the blessing of the workers on the Southern Pipeline prjoect in Matapihi.

I’m totally upset by our kaumatua, who carried out this ceremony for the Tauranga City Council.

Not only was it against Maori protocols, but it was done to please council’s iwi consultation processes.

We, Maori, do not bless the plumbers who build the toilets in our houses. I mean to say, this is what the workers are building, a pipeline carrying human waste products and excrement.

The whole Maori community of Matapihi are against this Southern Pipeline project the city council has thrown at us, but our protests have gone on deaf ears.

C Timutimu, Matapihi.

hundreds of thousands of litres will be poured onto the land and inevitably end up in our harbour and waterways.

How can we be so vocal and outraged with the environmental disaster out on Astrolabe Reef with Rena, yet stay silent with the chemicals we’re pouring onto our land and into our harbour. Is it not the same Papatuanuku (earth mother) and Tangaroa (god of the sea) we’re so passionate about protecting?

Where are our true kaitiaki warriors for our tamariki (children’s) health and wellbeing?

Who’ll speak for future generations, who’ll be invoiced for this head-in-the-sand, profitbefore-people act?

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Will Maori language survive?

Rail the real answer to Bay logging transport Taking two trips over the Kaimai Ranges recently I noted, on each occasion, 12 fullyladen log trucks and trailer units were heading for the Port of Tauranga.

Also recently, one of the aforementioned units became impaled upon a bank, on the wrong side of the road, if my memory serves me correctly.

The question is not how did the vehicle arrive in that situation, but what are log trucks doing on the Kaimais?

There will now be many arms raised in horror, asking how else are the logs supposed to arrive at the Port? The answer is simple. Load them on to railway wagons.

Construct an area at the nearest rail track to the producing forest. There must be one closer to the plantation than in the Port of Tauranga.

Trucks will still be required, obviously, to transport loads to the rail. If there are 12 log-carrying vehicles within say a 30-minute period, how many must there be during 24 hours?

Another part of the North Island has been using this method for a couple of years, to transport logs to a Port. Work has commenced to extend that operation

as more and more trees reach maturity.

To take the operation a step further wouldn’t it be heavenly for shop-owners and residents if there were no log transporting units trundling through Katikati every day.

How possible? Once again, simple.

All logs from the Coromandel area could be taken to Waitoa and railed to the Port. Even better would be to extend the existing track to Kopu. Logs would also be carried by rail into Port Chalmers.

It’s been suggested rail is on the decline, perhaps there’s ways to bring it back to life.

Should the above go ahead, there will be need for more log-carrying wagons.

And with Mr Cunliffe promising to re-open the Dunedin Railway workshops, they can be produced in New Zealand, not imported from China.

This also may lead to more locomotives being required, And let us have clean-burning Canada or USA models, not environmentally-unfriendly Chinese make. These will be dearer for sure but far superior.

I Grace, Tauranga City.

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It wasn’t confidence and proficiency in their native tongue but their second language which contributed to their achievement.

Kees de Leeuw, Mount Maunganui.

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Saturday 30 August

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

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Hunters Creek from Sulphur Point.

Bevan 576 8885

Chamber Concert - Back Cantatas

“Coffee Cantata” & “Ich Habe Genug” featuring Chalium Poppy, bass, Iain Tetley, tenor & Friederikie Andrew, soprano. Conductor: Leon Gray. At St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Tickets $15, children free.

Collectors Fair Aug 30 10am - 5pm, Aug 31 9.30am - 4pm at Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton. Antiques, collectables, dolls, bottles. Adults $5, under 15 free. Cash only. 07 847 9855 Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Monster Garage & Car Boot Sale Held

by Katikati Bowling Club Inc at Club Pavilion, Park Rd Katikati 8am. $10 per car. David 549 1007 North Island Judo Championships At Aquinas Action Centre, Tauranga Aug 30 & 31 9.30am – 5pm.

Free admission. 543 0872

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 Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.3011.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other.

Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details.

The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Men, we need you too!

Don’t be shy, join today. Email sociables@ outlook.co.nz WBOP JMC Junior Rugby Finals At Blake Park, Sir Gordon Tietjens Field.

U10 Rangataua v Mount Green - kick off 8.30am. U11 Papamoa Blue vs Te Puna. Kick off 9.40am. U12 Katikati v Greerton Marist Black. Kick off 11am.

U13 Te Puna v Greerton Charges. Kick off 12.20pm.

Sunday 31 August

Annual Hymnfest Held Sept 7 by Bible

Society’s Action group at Salvation Army Citadel, cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave 2pm. Sing old hymns & be entertained by Bethlehem College’s Animosa Choir.

Admission free, offering taken for work of Bible Society.

Beekeeping Hobbyists Meet at 501 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay 2pm.

Gordon 027 544 2882

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

Title: “The call of Jesus for Disciples.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 BOP Blind Cricket Day Blake Park 11am.

BOP Community Trails Urban Mountain

Bike Rides (guided). Last Sun of month.

9am summer daylight saving, 10am winter. From 17th Ave next to Village. 1.5 – 3 hours easy rides. Gold coin donation.

027 297 1213 or BOPTrails@gmail.com or FB BOP Community Trails.

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

Alzheimer’s NZ House, 116 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30-3.30pm. Judi 576 6872 Czech School for Children With Czech/ Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga, email: csclubtauranga@hotmail. com or Jana 579 3918 Healingfest Christian prayer for anything at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, Memorial Park, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd, Tauranga 2.30-5pm. Family friendly. Email: prayerandhealingfest@ gmail.com Home Computer Club (Tga Inc) Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience last Sun of month at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am - 12.30pm. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067 Minor Party Party & Picnic Find out a bit more about NZ’s minor parties & what they stand for. Entertainment, games, food stalls etc at The Waterfront, The Strand, Tauranga 12-4pm.

Mix & Mingle Friendship Group 60+

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

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

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

Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz Mount Militia Roller Derby Recruiting skaters, referees & off-skates officials 12-2pm. Open to men & women aged over 15 yrs. (Skaters under 18 will need parental/guardian consent.) Skates, helmets & pads available for hire $5. Wear comfortable sports gear & bring thick pair of socks & water. www.mountmilitia.co.nz Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 572 3768 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun.

Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Rifle Range Public Open Day Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All

Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own.

Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz

Spring Fling at Te Puna Quarry Park

From 10am – 4pm. Garden displays, demonstrations, plant sales, garden art, refreshments & more. Entry $2. Jo 552 5789 Tauranga Spiritual Society Mini expo, healers & clairvoyant readers at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Members $3, non $5. 022 067 0467

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Baywave Aquatic Centre 12.30-1.30pm Juniors up to & including Year 10 students) 1.30-2.30pm Seniors (Year 11 adults) meet every Sunday unless an event on at Baywave. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573 Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.3011.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other.

Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details.

Thequietforest A universally inclusive gathering, offering an uplifting space for meditation, reflection, discovery & community. September gathering will focus on peace. 1st Sun of month, Cliff Rd Building (adj to Petanque Club), Tga 4pm. www.thequietforest.wordpress.com Carole 022 0689 183 Weekend Activities for over 50’s Walks, dinners, movies, day trips & good times.

Zeana 544 1513 Winter Concert Hosted by St Paul’s Co-operating Church, 242 Dickson Rd, Papamoa 2pm. Well known BOP Men’s choir, fundraising concert.

Tickets $10pp or $25 per family (includes homemade afternoon tea). Door sales available. Anne 572 5522

Monday 1 September

Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious

about that forthcoming presentation.

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

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

Improver Salsa lessons, walk in classes 7.45pm. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585

Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over

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

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

Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free.

Jennifer 571 1411 Tauranga Brass Band Practice at Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, 165 Elizabeth St 7-9pm. New players welcome. Peter 572 4358 Tauranga Bridge Club Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm.

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

Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Primary School’s Music Festival At Baycourt Sept 1-5 7pm. 577 7188 or www.baycourt.co.nz Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm.

Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Liz 578 9063 after 5pm.

Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

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

New members welcome. 571 6663

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

David 576 9764 Mt Maunganui Bridge Club Sessions Mon - Fri 1pm. Weds 7pm. Novice Mon 7pm. Social Thurs 11am. Golf Rd, Mount. Judy 575 9910 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Mah Jong Club Meet every Mon at Papamoa Sports 12.304pm. Counting & non counting tables. Afternoon tea mid afternoon. $3 per session. All welcome.

Meet in hall behind Historic House cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm.

Door $3 inc light supper. Visitors welcome. Terry 544 2619 The Writing Project For people who are working on a piece of writing or who would like to be. Meet 7pm. Kaye 07 218 1411 or 021 239 7142 Toughlove Parent Support Group Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.1511.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.3011.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am

50’s, social events & guest speakers.

Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Cherrywood Probus Meet 2nd Mon of month at Citizens Club, 13th Ave 10am.

New members & visitors welcome. Pam 578 3757 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Mon 1-5pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary.

Diabetes Support Call the Diabetes Support Line Mon - Fri for confidential & free diabetes advice & support 571 3422 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Friends of the Libraries – AGM Tauranga City Library 6pm. Important that you attend. Refreshments served 5.30pm prior to the meeting.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

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Tuesday 2 September

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every

Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm.

Club racquets & coaching available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720

Active Nutrition Women’s Fitness Class Every Tues & Fri meet at Mount

cenotaph, Marine Pde, Mt Maunganui 9am. Aimed at women 35 & over.

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

Interested? Denise 570 3134 Arataki Table Tennis Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.30pm.

Social table tennis. $4 per player.

Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome.

Lorraine 579 3229

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Ladies welcome to join aged 20-60 for fun, friendship & travel. Training every Tues at Greerton 6-8pm. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm. Jane 552 0046 BOP Linux Users Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system.

1st Tues of month , LJ Hooker cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave 7-9pm.

Experts & beginners welcome. $2. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz BOP Shirley Club Walking Group Meet every Tues outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after.

See you there.

Conversation Cafe for Seniors Every Tues at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 10am - 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. $5. 575 9347 Depression Support Group For people with an experience of depression 1-2pm.

For info, or if you need a ride Junction 579 9890 Election Meeting: Vote for the Environment Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave 7-9pm. Envirohub & Forest & Bird Tauranga jointly hosting this public meeting to meet the candidates & learn about their party’s environmental policies.

Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am -

12pm. Weds advanced, Thurs club night & new dancers, 7.30pm.

Frontiersmen’s Hall, 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 Petanque Tuesdays club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 572 3768

Public Meeting - 2014 Election

Vote for the Environment: Tauranga candidates. At Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Chance to hear Tauranga candidates plus some extra candidates from Waiariki & BOP electorates answer questions on their party’s environmental policies. 578 6664 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Club Open Fours Tournament (Plate & raffle item).

At Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687 Take a Break with Craft Every 2nd Tues at Monowai St Chapel. All ladies welcome. Betty 574 3042

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

McSwiggan’s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 3 September Abortion? Even decades ago? Start ‘Living in colour’, an 8 week healing & recovering course 2 hrs/week. Email: livingincolournz@gmail.com

Age Concern Walking Group Meet

at 7th Ave Memorial Park 10am. All welcome. 578 2631 Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Baywide Community Law Service

Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@ gmail.com

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

Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic.

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

Arrive 15 mins before play so tables can be allocated. Mah Jong lessons available for beginners (by prior arrangement only). Shona 552 6230

Women’s community service group sister organisation of Rotary. Meet 2nd Tues of month. New members wanted.

Sue 579 2347

for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm.

Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem

Inner Wheel Club of Otumoetai

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted

Diabetes Help Tauranga AGM Sept

10 at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Speaker: Chris Baty, president Diabetes NZ. Supper provided. Come & spend time with like-minded people living with diabetes.

All welcome.

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain

or shine but not during school holidays.

New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Carousel Triples (Ecclesfield Trophy) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team

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

021 110 0878 healingrooms.co.nz Hui: Child Protection At Katikati Resource Centre, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati 6.30-8pm. Learn how to recognise & respond to childhood sexual behaviours that cause concern. Bookings essential: cathy@pukekocorner.co.nz or 549 5496 ICONZ for Girls Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall 4.15-5.45pm. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400 Kiwi Toasters Learn to speak with confidence & grow leadership skills. Meet 2nd & 4th Weds at Te Puke Hotel 5.30-7pm. Guests welcome. Chrissy 543 9493 or c.meyer@xtra.co.nz Meet Labour’s Deputy Leader David Parker, to discuss lower power prices, better healthcare & growing a stronger economy. At Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd 10-11am.

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre Fellowship & celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Maree Lee, mediumship. $3 door charge. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226 Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls Play Weds nights & Sun afternoons. Allen 575 0059 Otumoetai Care & Craft Group Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm.

Dawn 576 7783 Pasifika Playgroup Presented by Pacific island Community Tauranga Trust, 562 Cameron Rd every Weds during school term at Gate Pa School 9.30am - 12.30pm for 01-6yr olds. Parents/ caregivers welcome. Music, stories, dance & activities. Free entry. Emma 577 1270 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm Children over 8 years welcome.

573 5055 Social Tennis Every Weds at Welcome Bay Tennis Courts 9am. Men & women. Dorreen 577 0462 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. All welcome.

Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club Every Weds at Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. All levels welcome.

Gaynor 544 7071

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Lindemann Rd to Wairoa Falls ridge track. Grade moderate, approx 5.5hrs. Pat 544 0670 Tauranga South Garden Club First Weds of month at Central Baptist Church Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1.30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Margaret 578 1017 Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat at 248 Jellicoe St opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476 Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters is the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail.com or 571 1545. http:// cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets) Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or cucdr@tschathamorg.nz or www.tschatham.org.nz Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri 9.30am & Tues 7pm at Fergusson Park, Matua. Stella 021 0249 6390

Thursday 4 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm.

Awesome Clothing Sale Good

quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $2 a bag. You pick. Rain or shine at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust. 578 6934

Club Mt Maunganui Social games

club. Every Thurs 12.45pm. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia.

John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am 12pm for a non denominational in-depth Bible study until Sept 25. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Free Course on Budgeting Practical course that teaches people how to take control of their finances through simple budgeting systems.

At Lifezone, 7 Oak Lane, Judea 10.30am or 7.15pm. To book, Sheryl 571 6525 or www.capmoney.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 Knitting Classes For children 8yrs onwards (adults also welcome) every Thurs at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 3-4.30pm. Free 575 9347 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family.

New members welcome. 578 3040

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Candidate heads to the corner National’s Bay of Plenty candidate Todd Muller is taking his campaign to the corner of more than 50 streets in the electorate to engage voters for this year’s general election.

This weekend the former Fonterra executive will start the first of 54 street corner meetings stretching from Papamoa to Omokoroa to take place on both Saturday and Sunday over next three weeks to September 20.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for me to connect directly with voters and for them to reach me,” says Todd.

“These meetings have long been a National Party tradition in the electorate and I am very excited about them. It’s very informal, and enables people to turn up in their own backyard, instead of having to travel to a hall.”

The Te Puna-raised candidate is expecting crowds of anywhere between two and 50 people to attend.

He is unsure what questions he will encounter, but if his previous meetings with more than 8000 residents are anything to go by, the economy, dirty politics and how he can meet the needs of the local community will be at the top of the list.

“I think people are generally disheartened

by the Dirty Politics, and think it’s a distraction. I think a focus on the economy, confidence in the Tauranga market and how we can continue to create jobs.”

The first meeting is at 11.30am this Saturday at Caffeine Corner of Palm Springs Blvd and Papamoa Beach Rd. For a full list of locations with Todd Todd Muller will be on the corner of 54 streets answering see SunLive.co.nz. questions from the residents in the lead up to September 20. ...Continued

More Than Craft Every Thurs at

Mount RSA Friday 29 – Mark Taipari.

Saturday 30 – Gerry Lee. Sunday 31 – Tim Armstrong.

The Matua Sunday 31 – The Blarney Boys 3-6pm.

Wednesday 3 – A Taste of Country Night 7.30-10pm.

Welcome Bay Sports Bar Friday 29 – Karaoke with Paulena from 8pm.

Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd 9.30-11.30am.

10 crafts with talented tutors. Inspection welcome. June 544 0823 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777 Mount Underwater Club Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms, cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. New members welcome.

Gail 570 1935 or 021 471 768 Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Visitors & new members welcome. Jan 574 1265 Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606

Puppetry, Mask & The Serious Laugh At Baycourt Community & Arts

Centre 5.30pm. Presentation by actor/play writer Jacob Rajan who will demonstrate the role of masks & puppetry used in his Indian Ink Theatre. Cost: gold coin donation. Bookings essential. 577 7188 or www.baycourt.co.nz Simplee Cr8ive All crafts welcome every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club.

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

Jan 544 4379

“What’s On” is a FREE service for non-profit clubs & organisations.

Email julie@thesun.co.nz

Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.3010.45am. Men & women welcome.

Hannah 0508 227 342 (Cardiac).

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

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

Maria 576 7326 Tennis Seniors WBOP Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members & visitors welcome. Lynda 575 0627 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

Friday 5 September

10-Pin Bowling Quicksilver League

Every Fri at 13th Ave 10.30am. Come for a fun morning. We play in pairs.

New members welcome. Ngaire 575 3806 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

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

Free Immigration Assessment By Licenced Immigration

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

or Fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga.

Deadline 3pm Tuesdays.

Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Fundraising Quiz Night Sept 26 at Otumoetai Golf Club 7pm. $60 a team - up to 6 people in a team. Limit of 15 tables.

Lots of spot prizes along with fundraising auction.

Melanoma Foundation fundraiser. To reserve a table email aegissecurity@ xtra.co.nz or Heather 021 323 535 Gay/Bi Men Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to?

Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Box Drawn Pairs at Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914 Free Immigration Assessment

By Licenced Immigration Adviser.

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

Mount Militia Roller Derby

Recruiting skaters, referees & offskates officials 6-7.30pm.

Open to men & women aged over 15 yrs. (Skaters under 18 will need parental/ guardian consent.) Skates, helmets & pads available for hire $5.

Wear comfortable sports gear & bring thick pair of socks & water. www.mountmilitia.co.nz St George’s Pre-School Music Every Fri at St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 9.30-10.30am & morning tea. Koha. All welcome. 578 79163

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By Winston Watusi

Anxious wait for exciting week Okay. It's an exciting week. I can hardly wait to get started.

This week we answer some of those burning questions from the minds of Tauranga's music scene watchers, questions like...

What do musicians do when they go on holiday? Can you ever have too many Bob Dylan albums? Also this week: the last time you'll ever read about Hot Club Sandwich in this column. Probably.

So let's start at the end. Since I mentioned recently the imminent Tauranga arrival of The Andrew London Trio for a couple of shows, my email has been awash with people asking what has happened to Hot Club Sandwich. Hot Club were a swing trio fronted by Andrew, which often featured a chap called Nils Olsen on various wind instruments. They had built up quite a following round here over several years.

People are understandably confused since the new trio is also fronted by Andrew (as the name would suggest) and also features Nils on various wind instruments. The difference is that in place of Hot Club's venerable Terry Crayford on bass, you'll now find Andrew's wife Kirsten.

So, in a very credible imitation of a journalist, I rang Andrew on your behalf and asked him what happened.

In fact, he says, Hot Club retired around 2012...

“We quite simply ran out of Wellington work when the economic recession hit the corporate sector, and Terry at 75 was less enthusiastic about travelling out of town. I was enjoying doing small cafe gigs with my wife Kirsten playing bass and, since her other band broke up, we have been able to build this unit up to about where HCS was.”

He says there are a few musical differences: “A female voice obviously gives the trio a hormone balance it never had. Girls are good in bands…they have a civilising influence.

We have also started to deviate from the ‘hot club’ swing style. Although it is still a big part of our sound, our new album Ladies a

The Andrew London trio.

Plate has some rocky and funky elements HCS seldom explored. It's due out in about three weeks I hope.”

The Andrew London Trio play the Historic Village and Omokoroa Boat Club on 20 and 21 September. For details see www.taurangamusic.com.

Also releasing a new album around then is Kokomo who embark on a ‘Tour of Tauranga’ to launch Bigger Than Brando, the band's 10th studio outing. The band plays Katikati, Alimento Cafe and the Papamoa Tavern on September 11, 12 and 14. See www.kokomo.co.nz for details.

More on that in the Sun next week.

And what do musicians do when they go on holiday? Well if you're a musical family holidaying in New York you do musical things! That's the plan for Robbie Laven, Marion Arts and son Oscar who head off to the Big Apple this weekend.

On the list: a sitar lesson for Robbie from a top Indian sitar teacher; a master-class in classical guitar with international guitarist Raphaella Smits for Marion; and bassoon and tenor sax lessons for Oscar.

Then there are the gigs, which include The Charles Mingus Big Band, the Carol King musical Beautiful on Broadway (they say the neon lights are bright),

Event for educator’s 144th birthday

A family event celebrating the 144th birthday of the late Maria Montessori is planned for this weekend.

Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name.

This Sunday, the Montessori Community Group invites everyone to join them for ‘Montessiro in the Park’ at Bellevue Primary School field from 1pm.

Organiser Heidi Douglas says there will be special performances from children at the Montessori at Bellevue Primary School, activities for everyone, and free SPCA cupcake.

“The children have also made 1000 origami cranes for Hiroshima, from the book ‘Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes’ which will be on display.”

M O V I E S

With Rialto

A young immigrant named Hassan (Manish Dayal, ‘Breaking The Girls’) and his father (Om Puri, ‘Ghandi’) open an Indian restaurant in SaintAntonin-Noble-Val in the south of France. Hassan, a gifted chef, must win over the eccentric Madame Mallory (Mirren), the head chef at the revered Le Saule Pleureur bistro.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’ for lucky readers who can tell us the name of the young immigrant in this film.

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

Entries must be received before Wednesday, September 3.

a Battle of the Tenor Saxes concert with Odean Pope, Pharoah Sanders and James Carter at the Blue Note Jazz Club (Oscar jammed with James Carter at the Django Reinhardt festival at Samois, France), Dizzy’s Club at the Lincoln Centre which has concerts by Monty Alexander and Duke Ellington’s baritone sax player, and a trip to world music venue Drom.

Yep, that's what musicians call a holiday.

And let's wrap up with that Dylan question. How many albums is too many? Fans will be assessing again come Christmas with the announcement this week of a new boxed set, this time 6 CDs containing the Complete Basement Tapes, sessions that Dylan recorded in 1967 with The Band while recuperating from his motorbike accident.

There are multiple takes of some songs but 138 tracks in all. Which should be enough for anybody. That arrives in November, with – apparently – an album of Bob's Sinatra covers to be released in the meantime. That's a whole lotta Bob. Till next week...

Across No. 1386 1. Style (4) 5. Naked (4) 7. Rugby great of the 6. Abscond (9) 50’s & 60’s (3,6) 12. Agree (9) 8. Uncommon (4) 13. A lecherous look (4) 9. Mix (4) 15. Vases (4) 10. Whirlpool (4) 17. Lake (SI) (6) 11. Nimbus (4) 18. Elderley (6) 14. Dogs (10) 20. Secure (5) 16. Tourist town (SI) 21. Remuneration (5) (10) 23 Ceremony (4) 19. Casserole (4) C D N A E B T C I B A H H B I G S O U T H C A P E M 22. Pile (4) S S U K E M L E M C T R S 24. Manner (4) G O S S I P G A N K L E T 25. Eager (4) E R D E D K G P X C M P T I D I O T I C T C H O K E 26. Scurried (9) Y E L U O N G S O A A E O 27. Pick-ups (4) T R U T H I S T A T U R E A T T L I T G E T R I I K Down G R E A S E G W H I S K Y 1. Soil (5) Z A P W E E I A I N O E K 2. Month (5) A G R E E N G R O C E R S F E T D E Y E T O H T I R 3. Container (6) Solution 1385 4. Singe (6)

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Learning to budget I’m very grateful for the CAP Money course that I discovered while reading The Weekend Sun a few months ago.

I attended the course, which consisted of one session per week for three weeks.

The course is very informal and practical, and I like that it was free.

My budget is in much better shape than prior to starting this simple programme; and I appreciate the mentoring and ongoing support from the money coach if I require it.

I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to work through debt management, learn how to save on a low income, or just become aware of expenditures.

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The Weekend Sun

Colourful quartet The Modern Maori Quartet are a good-looking, suave and multi-talented Maori foursome who love crooning their spin on modern and classic numbers.

Suit them up in their number ones, comb their hair, shine their shoes, hand them a guitar or two and they’ll have you melting like golden syrup on a piece of fresh hot fried bread.

Now, these four ‘bros’ have come together from different corners of Aotearoa to perform their signature cabaret show ‘An Evening with the Modern Maori Quartet’.

As Maaka Pohatu, Matariki Whatarau, James Tito and Francis Kora’s second 2014 performance, the show promises a trip down memory lane into Aotearoa’s past and present but

with the ‘Modern Maori Quartet twist and flavour’.

The quartet, all Toi Whakaari/ NZ Drama School graduates, boast established theatre careers with a combination of more than 20 years in the industry.

This group of talented Maori performers will be weaving a rich tapestry that draws from local music and stories, as well as integrating international hits throughout the ages with an evening riddled with waiata, humour and charm.

‘An Evening With The Modern Maori Quartet’ plays at Tauranga’s Baycourt X Space on Saturday, September 13.

“The Modern Maori Quartet radiate good times. (Oh, to find yourself at a party with a couple of guitars and these guys belting out songs!)” – Metro.

The Modern Maori Quartet will bring their latest performance to the Tauranga stage next month.

The art of making the perfect mojito The Magic Mojito, a classic cocktail accredited to author Ernest Hemingway, heralds the arrival of spring.

It’s a combination of fresh, aromatic mint, juicy zingy limes, a good

splash of Cuban rum, some gomme syrup and lots of ice, topped with soda water.

The correct method for a Mojito is to crush the lime and mint together, put it into an ice-filled shaker, then add your rum and a splash of gomme syrup – and shake it like no-one’s watching. Tip the Mojito into a tall glass and top with chilled soda water, then stir and serve.

But why stop there. We’re living in the Bay of Plenty, so look around for those fresh, juicy citrus fruits. Chop up them up and muddle with your mint; and again shake over ice, add Cointreau and top with chilled ginger beer. Yummy.

How about passionfruit with a quick grate of fresh ginger, or feijoa, mint and Red Bull?

The idea is to create a very refreshing and flavoursome

drink to be sipped and enjoyed.

Just make sure your liquid choices are ice cold, so it improves the flavour of your drink.

Because of a customer’s request, next time we’ll be looking at Matusalem Rum from the Dominican Republic – and ways to use it well.

On a bright note, the staff at ‘The Phoenix’ would like to wish Mark Lawrence a very, very happy birthday on Saturday, August 30.

The Weekend Sun has a $50 The Phoenix voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us where Matusalem Rum is from.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, September 3.

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“I thought love was supposed to be easy” – this was the quote that played over and over in my head after seeing Tauranga Repertory Theatre’s opening night of ‘Skin Tight’ this week.

But the play, written by New Zealand playwright Gary Henderson and directed by Michelle McAnulty-Smith, proved to me that although love may seem skin tight –there are imperfections.

Inspired by Dennis Glover’s poem ‘The Magpies’, ‘Skin Tight’ is a story of Tom and Elizabeth, their farm, war, love, and growing old, played by husband and wife team Alan and Dallas Baker.

At Wednesday’s opening night, the play brought both physical and mental challenges for the two-person cast, from knifewielding to play fighting and the emotional sharing of secrets.

The performance, a single scene lasting about an hour, was a rollercoaster of

intermit emotions – somewhat awkward to watch sitting next to my mum.

I’m going to be honest and say the passionate acting from Alan and Dallas left me, at times, wondering if I should be sitting in the same room while the lights dimmed and they locked lips – but I applaud their brave and realistic stage performance.

My mum, who I’d invited along, and I had a number of giggles throughout the performance, particularly in the scene when the married couple tossed teasing comments about each other’s faults back and forth.

Overall, I’d say the play was definitely different – but very entertaining.

Skin Tight is showing at 16th Avenue Theatre until September 6 – go and see the drama, romance, and comedy for yourself.

By Zoe Hunter

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Seminar gives youth first-home advice As a teenager or young adult, the thought of purchasing a first home may be out of reach – but Planwise’s next Youth Trust Seminar can help you achieve your financial goals.

The seminar – on September 17 at ASB Baypark Arena – gives financial advice to young people, aged 18-26, who have just entered the workforce, have been working for a couple of years, or are contemplating purchasing their first home.

Planwise’s Level 1 introduction to Financial Literacy, and more advanced Level 2 programme, focuses on first-home loans, credit cards and short-term debt.

“We also go out of our way to demystify terminology and financial terms used by banks, lenders and other financial institutions based on all on the very latest lending criteria in place by the Reserve Bank,” says senior advisor and director Bruce Cortesi.

“We also teach how to present your loan in the most favourable light for efficient approval, what the difference is between building a home and buying an existing house, and what the stages are.”

Attendees will come away from the seminar with a certificate of attendance, a workbook and a $250 voucher that can go towards legal costs if they open a mortgage through Planwise.

Bruce says participants will understand how to get the best out of credit cards, different structures of a loan,

credit ratings and will be more confident when it comes to making a big asset purchase.

“They’ll also get to know more about how to structure a mortgage and how to negotiate interest rates; and what is good debt and what isn’t.”

By Zoe Hunter

Planwise’s Peter Griffin and Bruce Cortesi.

Plaza’s new name, look and retail Today’s announcement of the redevelopment ping service offered last Christmas.

Also available will be gift vouchers, kiddy rides, phoat Palm Beach Plaza starting this Monday is tocopy and binding services and a visitor information finally delivering on the promise service.

And 2015 will see the introduction of of the potential in Papamoa.

a food court and an area of larger format stores.

From the promotion in July, the feedback about the names and types of stores is very clear.

The level of interest from national retailers wanting to be part of the Papamoa community has made the decision to bring the construction forward a very easy decision to make.

The community has spoken, Papamoa Plaza has listened and the construction is underway – yay.

The new name – Papamoa Plaza – was an overwhelming first choice of more than 80 per cent of the votes received during the July voting period.

Most people referred to the shopping centre as ‘The Plaza’ and locking in the location turned out to be quite intuitive for most of the voters.

The new name will be incorporated into the new architecture, which is due to have the first stage completed during November.

The area from New Zealand Post through to John’s Pharmacy, including a revitalised entrance statement, will be completed by early November.

The addition of extra space for New Zealand Post, a new video store and the relocation of Robert Harris to a new store will complete the area.

While the work on the outside is being completed, inside there will be just as much activity, highlighted by the revitalisation and expansion of Paper Plus and John’s Pharmacy.

The relocation of Robert Harris will begin to let customers get a sense of the space and allow clean sightlines throughout the shopping experience.

During November Papamoa Plaza will also open a Customer Service Desk.

This site will provide a year-round free gift-wrapping service. This service will build on the enormous amount of positive comments from the free gift-wrap-

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Custom spouting for the home Chris Myland.

Whether you’re building a new house or need replacement spouting for an existing home, Chris Myland can cater for a job of any size.

Chris and his team at Custom Continuous Spouting are specialists in

copper, colour steel, aluminium spouting and downpipes.

To give customers peace of mind, the company only use aluminium brackets and stainless fixings for long-time durability, says Chris.

Sectional joints are eliminated, doing away with inevitable leaking and sagging of conventional spouting.

Once the job is complete Chris, who has 12 years’ experience in the industry, wants customers to know they can rely on him to fix any spouting problems, without obligation.

Custom Continuous Spouting services Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty area. No obligation free quotes are available. By Zoe Hunter

Got rubbish? Haul it away Haul Away trucks ready to remove unwanted rubbish.

When it comes to removing unsightly rubbish, Neville and Jann Rau won’t waste your time.

As owners of Haul Away – Neville and Jann can remove, dump or relocate anything from garden waste to old furniture, appliances and even construction junk from the workplace or home.

“We take pride in our work and aim to provide great customer service,” says Neville.

Haul Away will tackle anything from fixing fences to concreting patios and even do office clean-outs and relocations, as well as move small “house lots” of furniture.

“We carry out a wide range of home services and our very happy customers keep coming back,” says Neville.

“We pride ourselves on a job well done and are always up for a challenge.”

The Haul Away team also disposes of unwanted possessions and waste through council-approved recycling and transfer stations. If you need it sorted, call Haul Away.

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THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! PAPAMOA 2 LONGSTEAD AVENUE This Saturday, 8am start. All household and garae goods must go. Something for everyone.

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CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

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Listing your home Despite the sad statistics that Real Estate Agents are on the ‘trust’ scale just two spots above sex workers, (actually I’m sure sex workers guard far more secrets than most), when it comes to listing your home you are placing huge trust in the salesperson you contract to do the job.

You hand over the keys to your house and share lots of personal information with a virtual stranger, giving them access to your home and allowing them to invite other strangers in to inspect your property. You authorise them to market and sell your property with the aim of achievinge the best outcome.

Legislation has resulted in a dearth of paperwork when it comes to buying and selling property.

Bottom line though, it’s there to protect all parties involved in this arena.

All agents should be advising buyers and sellers alike that they should consider the opportunity to seek legal advice when signing contracts to list or sell or buy a property. They should also leave you with two booklets one on Listing and one on Sales and Purchase Agreements, produced by the Real Estate Agents Authority.

Once you have considered the various appraisals and options and reached a decision to sign up an Agency you can still change your mind and cancel a Listing Authority by 5pm on the next working day after the day you receive a copy of the agreement.

Bottom line here, don’t be pushed into signing contracts unless you have had time to consider and/ or sought advice from an independent professional.

By Shirley Wells, Licenced Salesperson, Crockford Real Estate.

Contact shirley@ crockfordrealestate.co.nz or phone 07 544 1447.

TOURS FROM $25pp for 4 hours. Get a group together between 15 to 24 people and enjoy winter with friends. Phone Mt Classic Tours for more details 07 574 1779

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Ph Tony 07 928 3676 or email tony@thesun.co.nz

wanted WANTED Someone to alter new curtains for bedroom. Ph 0274 827 200

wanted to rent 2/3 BDRM HOME wanted for non-smoking retired couple.

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HOLIDAY HOME WANTED to rent Waihi Beach, on or close to beach, sleeps 8-10. Approx Dec 28th - Jan 3rd. Careful family.

Ph Claire 0274 827 200 or email Claire@thesun.co.nz

Papamoa 116 Evans Road Mortgagee Auction

Here’s an ideal home if you have dependant relatives or as a home and income. The main home has three bedrooms, good living and has a self-contained flat with kitchen and own bathroom and open plan living. A unique opportunity at popular Papamoa.

Contact Lynn Eagar or John Pope and for further information go to lynneagar.raywhite.co.nz.

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Lynn Eagar 027 458 1780 lynn.eagar@raywhite.com office 07 839 7060 John Pope 027 496 3111 john.pope@raywhite.com office 07 928 5000

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Conflicts, wars, earthquakes and disasters are a constant thing – and the only certainty is that uncertainty is increasing in the world.

Is there anything certain? Is there anything solid we can depend on?

In the bible, 2 Timothy 3:16 says: “All Scripture is breathed out by God”. That is, God exhaled the words through holy men, who wrote the scriptures as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

This means the word of God is without error: God’s word is solid, trustworthy and dependable.

It contains no errors because God cannot err: there are no contradictions or mistakes in the original autographs. God’s word is certain, and unchanging.

Since the scriptures are inerrant, and because God exalts his word as high as his name, we must diligently apply ourselves to correctly understand the Author’s intent, in order to be conformed to the likeness of His Son. It’s no good to espouse man-centred opinion of what we think God is saying, or even worse supposedly speak from God today when God has spoken to us in these last days by his Son. Since the bible has no errors, we can trust the message as from God; and we invite you to join us in this amazing privilege of worshiping God by exalting his inerrant word.

If you don’t know God, join us to find out why the bible contains the words of life that can give you eternal life.

By Tom Griffiths, Bay Bible Fellowship

Finding the good in people The world seems a poorer place when a good person dies.

We find the good in most people, of course, but some who touch our lives seem to be generous and kind to many others too.

Do we sometimes underestimate the power of people who have such a positive influence?

They offer encouraging role models to us when we flounder in life’s challenges.

They may have been parents or grandparents, friends or siblings, teachers or public figures.

Whoever they are, their example enables us to ask: “What did I see them doing in this situation?”

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The answer is not always immediate; and we know we’re still responsible for making any decision on what to do. However, that special person’s action, word or attitude can bring wisdom into our situation.

As Christians, we believe that the Spirit of Christ is more than a memory. In ways we find hard to explain or rationalise, we are nevertheless witness to the reality of love, energy and creativity beyond our own.

The Spirit is active and present in the complex world of today, offering life and bringing hope and new possibilities.

Perhaps those people, no longer physically present but who have influenced us, would be surprised by the impact they still have on us.

In the end, they leave the world a richer place; and we see that also as the work of God’s Spirit among us. Whose life has been a positive influence for you?

Viv Whimster, Ministry Assistant, Wesley Methodist Church

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