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Driver rest area discussed

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Congestion in Papamoa

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The Bay’s ‘Baby Black’

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Fatal-free road plea

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Competitive pest control

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Archer’s intuition

In contrast to traditional archery, Chinese archery requires arrows to be aimed at targets by the archer’s intuition and feel. Javier Martinez (pictured) rarely aims his arrow by sight and sometimes opts to shoot blindfolded. He’s opening his doors to give residents the art of Chinese archery a go this weekend. See page 20. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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The RR contribution to Road Safety Week There comes a time in every namby pamby journalist’s life when he has to harden up.

Cast off of the niceties of the cosy office. Break free from the warmth of the heater under the desk and kick off the fluffy slippers with the animal ears and the big googly eyes that roll around like Dotcom watching a lap dancer.

Wake up the dog asleep on the couch.

Take stock of the ammo, fill a hipflask (iced tea, of course) break out weapons and head to the hills to interact with nature. And kill some of it.

One such cold and dark morning, this became reality for a carload of lads, well overdue for a dose of Outdoor Reality Check.

Heading south to the rellies’ farm, threatened by incursion of unwanted animal species, the team’s survival skills were put to the test early, when forced to forage for sustenance along the roadside. Fortunately, the sharp eyed,

Dreaded One in the backseat spotted the Fat Pigeon. Not the protected one sitting in a miro tree, the cafe one that takes Eftpos.

That saved a lot of campfire building and billy boiling, since the nice girl there already had a cuppa organised. Darn, we are good at this living off the land!

Onwards, off the highway and onto the gravel. Into the hinterland and into four wheel drive.

Soon we are belting up a farm track.

“Just take a shortcut here,” they said.

“The X Trail will make it up there,” they said.

“What about these slick townie tyres?” I said.

“No worries, just give it more right foot,” they said.

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Rocketing along

Of course the X Trail rocketed up the paddock.

Of course the boys offered encouraging advice to the driver.

Of course the vehicle made it nearly to the top of the rise and onto the secure gravel farm track. Of course, a dog’s whisker from the top, it slid sideways for about three car lengths and perched, teetering, on the edge of a precipice*.

Fortunately, several thousand perceptive sheep had foreseen this exact event, and taken the precaution, on our behalf, of treading a handy ledge into the hillside, just the right size to catch and hold a slipsliding townie rear tyre.

Perched precariously on the edge of oblivion, my loyal mates and dogs did what any supportive fellow outdoorsmen would do: Threw open the uphill door and ran for their lives.

Then, just to show their understanding of the driver’s predicament, took a lot of photos for Facebook and to email back to a wife.

One enterprising member of the team, The Undreaded One,

decided it would be a good idea to go to the rear of the vehicle for the tow strap. This, despite the fact that at any moment a two tonne block of soon-to-be scrap metal could lurch from its perch and flatten him into a King Country cow pat.

As the back hatch opened, half the contents of the vehicle, including the electric chilly bin immediately sensed danger, and

evacuated.

With the help of gravity, it bolted, disappearing into oblivion, rolling 17 times with a series of sickening thuds. Pretty much how the X Trail would roll, if that sheep trail ledge decided to give way.

At this point, there followed a familiar conversation, which covered a myriad of technical driving hints, an investigation into tyre types, pressure and knob sizes and other helpful motoring advice. Consensus was that the cause of the predicament lay with the knob behind the wheel.

The irony did not escape me, as I contemplated a rearward tumble to certain SUV Purgatory, that this is Road Safety Week.

Bring on the cavalry

Soon however, the cavalry arrived, in the farm Hilux with a pup on the back. Before you could say “I wish I’d worn my brown corduroys” the teetering vehicle was secured with tow rope, edged up the final couple of feet onto firmer terra firma and the day was saved.

The young fella hiked down for the chilly bin which, apart from some new indentations, was salvageable.

And so the intrepid hunting party continued, although a tad more camo paint was required to cover some of the paler shades of skin on some faces, while others were showing distinct reddish tones.

Off on foot and into the hill country, the expedition snatched back some dignity from the brink of disaster. We were soon enveloped in the haze of morning mists and a whiff of cordite.

Amazing country, fascinating wildlife and some excellent game on the menu. Most of all, good times with good mates. Thanks to Mark, the Hilux and the pup. *Precipice: Thing that your insurance people do not want to hear that your vehicle is at the bottom of.

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A long-time Maungatapu resident believes the integration of a public rest area and boat ramp on State Highway 29 will put an end to dangerous parking concerns next to the Maungatapu Bridge.

Barry Benton is advocating for the New Zealand Transport Agency to develop the roadside amenity, southbound just before the bridge, by clearing overgrown scrub and making access to a picnic area.

A popular accessway to the harbour-side in the 1970s, Barry says the forgotten area “ticks all of the boxes” for reducing dangerous parking next to the bridge, better vehicle access to the ski lane and a perfect rest area.

“Tired drivers are a very serious road safety issue at the moment

and there are no areas around here where tired drivers can pull over for a snooze, or a picnic, or a cup of tea.

“That is one right on the edge, showcasing our magnificent harbour,” says Barry.

“From a safety aspect, the NZTA is extending the centre barrier from Te Maunga down towards the Maungatapu Bridge and that means that will enforce a left turn in and left turn out of the rest area,” says Barry.

Owned by NZTA as a designated roading reserve, Barry believes the proposal is a “very simple job” with clearing of bush and scrub along with some resealing needed due to the existing road – before additions can be made.

Barry, who is in talks with NZTA, feels there’s a need for some political will from Tauranga City Council to seriously consider the initiative, despite the cost.

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“Obviously there will be some cost, but I think the cost is minimal when you trade off the road safety benefits – let alone the public amenity benefits.”

Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris feels the initiative will add tremendous value to the community as there are very few accessways to beaches on the inner harbour from SH29.

NZTA regional projects manager Andrew Scott says the agency has had several discussions with Barry about his proposed rest area.

“The agency is currently working towards installing a median barrier through this area, from the end of the concrete barrier to the bridge.

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Six injured in vehicle crash

A man suffered severe leg injuries after being trapped in a vehicle for about an hour and half when a van and car crashed head-on in Maketu.

Emergency services, along with the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter, were called to the crash on Maketu Road about 8.30pm Wednesday. Pilot Todd Dunham says a woman, who was the driver of the car, suffered chest injuries while the male driver of the van had to be cut from the wreckage.

Explosion drives pot into ceiling

An Arataki woman suffered burns to her face and singed hair after a gas explosion blew the windows out of her Arataki home and drove a pot into the roof.

Mount Maunganui Fire Brigade was called to the house in Jasmine Place following reports of an oven fire about 10.30am Saturday.

A woman had been using a butane camp gas stove to boil some water following a power cut in the area. Tauranga fire safety risk management officer Bill Rackham says the canister had been left on the stove stop when the power has come back on.

Fired over boozy night ‘unfair’

A Mount Maunganui Fish Factory has been ordered to pay more than $8500 for unjustifiably sacking an employee who called in sick following a boozy Boxing Day. The Employment Relations Authority ruled Turei Peters was unjustifiably dismissed by Bay Packers Limited on December 28, 2012 after he text his supervisor a day earlier saying he was “2 crook to mke it in”.

Horan hits back

Tauranga Independent MP Brendan Horan is ready for round two with his former leader Winston Peters after being labelled NZ's version of Jimmy Savile.

Tensions reached boiling point in Parliament this week when Brendan tried to table NZ First board meeting minutes, alleging improper use of taxpayer money.

“This House should not be used in that way, particularly by the Jimmy Savile of New Zealand politics,” responded Peters.

Jimmy Savile is the late BBC television presenter accused of sexual crimes against children.

Man injured when tractor rolls

A 78-year-old man was seriously injured after his tractor rolled in Welcome Bay this week.

Emergency services were called to the rural property on Waitao Road where the man had been mowing a paddock when the accident occurred on Tuesday evening.

The Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was called to transport the man from the scene to Tauranga Hospital.

Hapu eye Gate Pa bowling site

Ngai Tamarawaho are looking to extend the Gate Pa battle site to include historic land across Cameron Road under the Gate Pa Bowling Club.

Peri Kohu, a member of the trust which organised last month's 150th commemoration of the event, says Ngai Tamarawaho aspirations include the rest of the historic site.

Congestion to lighten Road works responsible for major traffic congestion along Papamoa Beach Rd during the last two months are almost complete, with the tail end of work scheduled outside of peak hours.

Frustrated Papamoa residents have battled “crawling” traffic due to construction of a roundabout at the intersection with Sandhurst Drive.

The situation was compounded by the increased number of motorists using Papamoa Beach Rd during construction of the Tauranga Eastern Link.

Average weekday traffic counts supplied by Tauranga City Council show an extra 1100 vehicles are using the road each day, compared to one year earlier. The count was taken at the road’s intersection with Parton Rd.

The congestion caused particular concern for Mount Maunganui College Year 13 student Brandon, who was getting to school late on a near daily basis.

Brandon is one of many students catching the bus to school and says the traffic caused them to be consistently between 10-30 minutes late.

“At the worst point I arrived at school at 9.45am; one hour after school is supposed to start, completely missing my first lesson on the day.

“I’m more concerned about the younger students, I know at Year 13 it’s not as big an issue for us missing half a lesson, but for them it’s a lot because they’re still quite young.”

Brandon catches the bus at 8.15am and should arrive at 8.30am.

“When they started building the roundabout, it went to custard straight

away. The traffic issues have always been somewhat bad, but when the construction started it became terrible.”

Brandon says his school attendance record was being jeopardised, but the issue is being rectified by his Year 13 dean.

“I understand it’s necessary, they need to build the road because it’s going to link to the TEL. I see the long-term effects will benefit it, but it’s affecting schooling, even just a simple apology to the local schools would be nice.”

Mount College deputy principal Ady van der Beek says road works are an ongoing issue in causing student lateness.

He says the school is aware of the attendance issues caused by the roundabout construction and staff are taking steps to improve the situation.

“I have been in touch with the roading people onsite and discussed the issue. They say they’re obliged to put a 30km sign up with any works; and with the increased number of people travelling on the road, 30km can quickly turn to 5km.”

He says the issue is of concern and he’s meeting with the bus company to seek their advice.

“I want to listen to their take, as they are on the road. If they come up with any suggestions that’s fine; just to provide the best service we can for our students.”

TCC communications manager Frank Begley confirms the bulk of the work at Sandhurst Drive is now complete.

“There will still be some finishing up jobs to do [line marking, etc], much of which will happen outside peak traffic hours. The stuff that affects traffic is now done.”

By Corrie Taylor

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Push for patrol Community patrol numbers throughout the Western Bay are desperately low and an urgent call is being put out for help.

BOP district representative Shirley Vincent says patrols in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Bethlehem are almost non-existent.

Shirley says finding volunteers has been an ongoing issue since Community Patrols New Zealand launched in 2001, despite growing proof of its effectiveness in helping reduce crime.

“I have always struggled for volunteers. And while there may be four or so members, it means they cannot patrol as often as they should.

“A patrol the likes of Tauranga should be out at least three times a week or more. The whole point is that we are seen, and people know they are being watched; and we can’t do that without a strong group.”

Shirley has been trying to successfully launch a Bethlehem patrol since last year, but again securing volunteers is proving hard.

“We have a fully equipped patrol car waiting to be used. They have done a few patrols since last year and on those nights alone they managed to catch suspects police were looking for.”

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Katikati Community Patrol members Shirley Vincent and Gail Gresham-Cook.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

munity patrol’s importance – is Katikati, currently boasting about 40 members. With high membership, patrols are completed three-five times a week.

Katikati Police Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh is crediting the patrol’s work in helping reduce Katikati’s overall crime rate.

The crime rate for the township in the current financial year is down 32 per cent.

Steve says the most important thing is having the patrol’s presence seen in the community.

“They provide a high visibility around the township, and we think it’s a big deterrent to prevent people from offending. Often that’s all it needs, is for miscreants to know there is someone watching.”

Shirley is asking those interested to phone the coordinator in their area.

Many Community Patrols use marked cars, and are always completed in pairs. Their role is to peruse their suburb, looking for suspicious behaviour and Bruce acting as a deterrent for crime. Ben Matthews Heath You develop a “We are eyes and ears for the police.

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If interested phone: Bethlehem 5493022, Katikati 549 3022, Mt Maunganui 575 0813, Omokoroa 548 2454, Papamoa 575 7735, Pukehina 533 4345, Tauranga 576 4527, Tauranga Sth 543 0987, or Te Puke 573 5355.

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Health and weight loss fever sweeps NZ! A new health and weight loss revolution is sweeping New Zealand, driven by Ben Warren. If you haven’t heard this guy speak you need to hear him, it is truely life changing, at least it was for me.

Ben Warren and his ‘BePure Health Revolution’ is creating a groundswell of change, getting your every day people up and on their feet, eating better – living better.

Ben is someone to watch in the future and now is possibly your best chance to see him live, in person. What Ben has to say is for everyone, it does not matter if you are young or old, the principles that Ben talks about are principles you need to know and be applying in your life so you can have incredible energy and the health you want as you get older.

He has already put thousands of people through the BePure Health Revolution in Hawkes Bay with incredible results. The face of food and eating in New Zealaand is beginning to change because of what Ben teaches and practices religiously.

This guy lives it, breathes it, speaks it - he is the Real MaCoy.

Results from his course have been nothing less than spectacular; people with various medical conditions, people who have been unable to lose weight, people who just want to have more energy or maintain health as they age, have all come away from his sessions raving.

Meet the sensation!

I thought I’d delve into the ‘psyche’ of Ben to see just what it is that makes him tick. How does one come to create a sensation? While we won’t compare him to pop stars or the likes of Oprah or Anthony Robins yet – he seems to be well on the way to creating the kind of feel good, be good phenomena that has made those two so popular.

40-year-old Ben immigrated to New Zealand from the UK 15 years ago having met his Kiwi wife at University in America. At 20 Ben was an elite golfer and received a scholarship to play golf and study at the University of South Carolina. After graduating with double honours in Experimental Psychology, Ben pursued his passion of golf. It was in the pursuit of excellence in golf that Ben discovered the importance of nutrition. During the next 5 years Ben studied Nutrition and organ function extensively through the Chek Institute in California, a renowned Health and Exercise institute.

Ben then went on to graduate with honours with a Masters degree in holistic nutrition. He now concentrates on his seminar business and has been contracted as a health presenter by firms such as Estee Lauder. His goal, make one million New Zealanders healthy. Let’s hope he can succeed, with New Zealand recently being hailed as the third most obese nation in the OECD I sincerely hope more than 1 million take up his message.

Unbelievable weight loss, amazing energy, improved vitality (if you know what I mean), improved bone density, stabilising and reversing conditions such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes are just some of the results reported to me by past and present participants of The BePure Health Revolution.

It’s a way of living that changes lives and creates happiness and satisfaction. Ben and the BePure Health Revolution are the ‘Doctors of the future.’ Rather than looking only at present ailments they are looking to improve the body so it continues to function fully for as long as possible.

I thought I knew a lot about food, a lot about nutrition – but this guy blows me out of the water. He has information you must know, information that is hard to find anywhere else, plus he’s put it together in an incredible ‘common sense’ way that makes it easy for you and me to pick up and do.

Evolution of the ‘Revolution’ I asked Ben how the Revolution came about? ‘ I developed the BePure Health Revolution after years of studying the body - that includes joint mechanics, organ systems, hormone and adrenal function, nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, motivation and personal growth. What most people need is the whole package.

I asked Ben Warren why is the BePure Health Revolution achieving such unparalleled successes? I mean all those I’ve talked to have done nothing but rave about the programme, ‘Easy weight loss that they had never been able to achieve before despite trying countless diets,’ ‘Results that can be seen and felt within the first couple of weeks.’ ‘My menopause/fibromyaligia/Irratable bowel/poor eye sight has improved.’ No-one I spoke to said ‘ Oh the programme is OK’ everybody absolutely raved about it – some I couldn’t stop talking.

What Ben had to say..

‘The truth is most people don’t know the information they need, I give people everything they need to know to have fantastic energy and maintain great health through their life. I then try and give them as much motivation and support for them to actually achieve this. What I do is show participants how their body works, how and why the problem occurred in the first place and then how they can heal themselves through nutrition and lifestyle choices.’

Before I heard Ben talk, I was one of the those people who thought I knew about health and nutrition.. but I didn’t!

You simply need to hear Ben talk - his passion and enthusiasm are catching and my writing skills cannot do him justice. Don’t take my word for it, go hear him speak for yourself. It could, quite simply, save your life! - Joyce Bolton.

“I lost ten kilos and feel great, I don’t need as much sleep, am full of energy, have more stamina at the gym and now understand my body.”

Rei Johnson - Hastings “ This course has been a godsend for me. I was on medication for Rheutomid Arthritis and since starting this program i have not taken my medication. Last lot of blood tests came back negative and i feel really great at the moment . I am doing a half marathon next weekend and also on no medication. I have alot more energy now” Rachael Chadderton, Napier “I have lots more energy… I had migraines that were quite frequent, since doing the course I have not had one! And I’m thrilled about that!”

Barrie Gledhill, Havelock North “I’ve lost 16 kilos, my belt buckle has come down 5 notches.

My metabolic age was 70 when I started the programme now my metabolic age is 49 and I’ve had a birthday! It’s so easy to adopt, just listen to Ben’s advice!”

Bill Shepherd - Havelock North “It can be done... We don’t tend to tire anymore... Not like before, we were knackered!”

Charissa Barham - Havelock North “After about seven weeks on the implementation programme I was feeling so fantastic in every area of my life... What I have learned will stay with me right through life and for that I thank Ben, John and the team. Your encouragement and support is what makes doing this programme easy!”

Carol Gilbertson - Napier

“I loved it! How it was not all about losing weight. Being healthy was the big thing - I am looking forward to a life without food restrictions and calorie counting. I can’t wait!”

Brooke Strachan - Napier

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Healed up and locked in for glory A serious shoulder injury hasn’t stopped Tauranga’s Troy Callander from attempting to make New Zealand rugby history next month.

The Greerton Marist lock is the sole Bay of Plenty representative in the 28-strong New Zealand Under 20 squad currently immersed in preparations for the

2014 IRB Junior World Championship. A championship win would see the side make rugby history by securing a full New Zealand Rugby trophy cabinet alongside the All Blacks, Black Ferns, Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens, and Secondary Schools title success’.

They’re currently based in Mount Maunganui until next Thursday, the 28-strong side is using Blake Park

for its pre-tournament camp before their first world cup match with Samoa on June 2 in Auckland.

Despite a desperate desire to clench the title, coupled with the pressure of New Zealand hosting the tournament for the first time, Callander is not perturbed.

It’s a dream that almost didn’t happen after seriously injuring his shoulder three weeks prior to the Bay of Plenty Steamers

Troy Callander during a New Zealand Under 20 training session at Blake Park this week. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

being announced last year.

“I’m feeling pretty fresh now and hope I can go out there and perform.

I have been playing a few games for my club and had the trial match in March.” His selection sees him reunited with former Otago Boys’ High School teammates Josh Dickson and Josh Renton, who signed with the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union straight out of school in 2012.

“I think everyone thinks it’s a bit of an honour to represent your country

even if there wasn’t any history. We are sort of looking at is as pressure is privilege going into the games. We are going to invite it in and embrace it.”

Seen by the coaching staff primarily as a lock, Callander is looking to impress during upcoming trial matches, vital to securing starting positions. The NZ Under 20 side plays the Blues Development at Blake Park today at 2pm and the Chiefs Development next Wednesday at 2pm.

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Merivale leader’s England-bound Sitting in the Merivale Community Centre wearing his red T-shirt with pride, John Fletcher feels privileged to have been part of the suburb’s community.

The centre’s general manager is stepping down today after seven years, opting to spend time with his family in the United Kingdom.

While having mixed emotions about leaving Merivale, John says when he returns to Tauranga in August he won’t re-seek the role but will happily stay involved in the centre.

“I have a big heart for what happens in this community,” says John.

“I feel privileged being recognised as being a part of it, because Merivale is a community in the

traditional sense of a community.”

During his time at the centre, John has held a number of roles including being a researcher and report writer and community development worker before taking over from former general manager Graham Cameron last June.

Interviews for a new general manager are underway.

John says the newly-open role has attracted a lot of interest.

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Merivale Community Centre general manager John Fletcher is stepping down from his role.

Centre plans unveiled in council Tauranga City Council has approved Merivale Community Centre’s plans for a new two-storey community hub to be built over two sections in Kesteven and Fraser streets.

Approved this week, the amalgamation of 417 Fraser St and 10 Kesteven St begins by deleting an un-used paper laneway separating the properties.

This frees Merivale Community Inc

to proceed with detailed design work and fundraising, which is expected to take about a year. Construction is expected to take eight months.

Council approval is subject to its satisfaction with a feasibility plan and business study. The design includes shops on the Fraser St frontage, which the centre intends to rent and use the income to fund running costs

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Six fatal crashes occurring on Western Bay of Plenty roads this year are prompting a top Tauranga Police officer to plead with drivers to concentrate on their driving.

The six fatal crashes so far this year equal the same amount of road deaths in the region for the whole of 2013.

Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says many of the crashes on Western Bay roads are avoidable if people drive safely and concentrate on what they are doing.

“People need to remove any distractions. If you need to deal with children in the backseat, pull over and stop. If you absolutely have to take a phone call and don’t have a hands-free kit, then pull off to the side of the road and stop.”

Ian says distractions can also be thinking about what you need to do at work that day or what’s happening on the weekend, rather than concentrating on your driving.

“I don’t make any excuse for my officers targeting the fatal five behaviours; alcohol, speed, seatbelts and child restraints.

“High risk behaviour includes overtaking, following too close, using cellphones while driving, failing to keep left, not driving within a lane, and using the incorrect lanes at roundabouts –and that’s a problem in Tauranga – and the final one for us is intersections.”

Ian urges drivers to take extreme care.

“The Winter Action Plan, which runs from April 1 to August 31, is in full swing and people who breach rules can expect to be stopped and receive a fine.

“Police will be doing their bit, but people need to realise road safety is everyone’s responsibility.”

By Letitia Atkinson

Vanilla’s global expansion From a Tauranga father’s love of Tonga has grown a global vanilla enterprise putting the Bay of Plenty on the international business map.

Heilala Vanilla in Te Puna is today officially opening its expanded premises, with Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall and Tonga’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Sangster Saulala attending.

Co-founder Jennifer Boggiss says the expansion, which doubles their production capability, has been three years in the making.

The company, which currently exports to seven countries, was one of the first to move to Tauranga’s purpose-built horticulture innovation business hub, The Newnham Park Innovation Centre, when it opened in 2010. But it quickly outgrew its site.

“With this expansion, we believe we now have the biggest pure vanilla extraction production facility in Australasia,” says Jennifer.

She says the new, larger facility means Heilala can boost production and develop new products.

Heilala grows its vanilla on the Tongan islands of Vava’u along with a group of vanilla growers from Tonga.

The venture began in 2002 after a cyclone tore through the northern islands of Tonga.

“My father had fallen in love with the

Heilala Vanilla director and co-founder, Jennifer Boggiss. island, and after the cyclone he partnered with one of the villages and developed a vanilla farm.”

Jennifer says vanilla goes through cycles, and after peaking in the late 1980s fell into a slump.

“In the early 2000s it started rebuilding again, and in 2005 my father had his first crop.

“We brought the vanilla beans here, back to Tauranga, and we showed them to some chefs and they thought it was the best vanilla they had ever seen.”

Heilala Vanilla’s first year of operation was 2008.

Jennifer estimates they employ 25 Tongan workers on their primary vanilla farm during peak season. “Our capacity has increased, so now we partner with a number of other growers and they in turn will be hiring other workers.”

A record harvest of 4.5 tonnes was shipped to Tauranga last year.

The company’s expanded premises will be officially opened today at 2.30pm.

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Bethlehem School’s annual Cow Dump and Gala returns this weekend with another chance for visitors to win $2000 from a lucky cow pat.

On Sunday, May 25, from 11am-2pm families can enjoy a stack of fun activities, auctions and raffles.

The annual cow dump sees one cow placed in a gridded field.

Tickets correspond to grids on the field, and the person holding the ticket to the square the cow poos in first, wins the prize money.

PTA member Kerry Bisset-Larsen says the White Elephant stall will be opening from 10.30am this year due to popularity last year. There are fantastic silent auction items up for grabs and raffles, says Kerry, as well as rides and exciting games, a book and CD sale, and many delicious food stalls. Cow Dump tickets can be purchased from the school office on the day of the gala.

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An afternoon of gospel music is on offer for residents with David Cantwell and the renowned Bay of Plenty Men’s Choir.

The choir, which has presented in New Zealand and Australian, will perform a gospel musical on Sunday, May 25, at St Peters Presbyterian Church from 2.30pm-4pm.

Admission is free, and an offering will be taken for Gideon Bibles.

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Rural Fire Service celebrates decade of success A decade of professional rural fire service has been celebrated this week by the Western Bay Moana Rural Fire Authority.

The 10th anniversary celebration of the Western Bay Moana Rural Fire Authority was held at the TECT All Terrain Park to mark the occasion and to acknowledge all those who have contributed to the Authority’s success.

Western Bay Mayor Ross Paterson and Tauranga City Council Deputy Mayor Kevin Clout addressed the luncheon and each of the four Authority partners planted a special tree at the Park to mark the occasion.

The need for a professional rural fire service to ensure the best possible safety for the rural communities of the Western Bay was the catalyst to the establishment of the Authority.

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Western Bay welcomes new Chief Executive The Council has appointed Miriam Taris as the organisation’s new Chief Executive.

Miriam will take up the role once Council has finalised a transition with retiring Chief Executive Glenn Snelgrove. Miriam is currently Group Manager of Corporate and Planning Services for the Council, a position she has held since 2008. Prior to joining the Council, Miriam was a Manager and then a Director with Audit New Zealand from 1999 to 2008. She has also held senior roles with KPMG. Mayor Ross Paterson says the Council is delighted with Miriam’s appointment. “She is the most qualified person to lead the

organisation through what is very likely to be a significant period of change within the Local Government sector. Miriam combines considerable experience in local government, with leadership of large-scale projects and strong credibility across the public and the private sectors.”

Miriam says she is privileged to be given the opportunity to lead the Council’s operations team.

“I’m looking forward to working with the Council to continue its focus on delivering core services efficiently and improving the way it engages with communities. I’m certainly looking forward to leading a dedicated and professional team.”

Children’s books are Debbie’s world

Te Puke – celebrating our community The Te Puke community board is keen to hear community views on the next stage of the Te Puke 20 Year Plan.

The Plan, which outlines the aspirations of the Te Puke community, is now ten years into its life and the community board want to ‘check in’ to learn your views about how the Plan’s been going and it’s direction over the next ten years.

Until that time the delivery of rural fire services was ad hoc and lacked coordination or cross boundary delegated responsibility. A group of local authorities and government departments decided to lobby the National Authority with a proposal to amalgamate their responsibilities.

Ten years down the track the Authority has achieved increased efficiency and coordination of rural fires services, cost savings, better use of resources with a dedicated group of volunteer fire fighters ready at any time to respond to fire emergencies in the Western Bay rural area.

The Western Bay Moana Rural Fire District took effect in February 2004 and was the first example of local authorities and government departments merging their rural fire responsibilities into a single organisation.

While there’ll be lots of opportunities to have your say, the community board is kicking off the process with a public meeting next week.

TE PUKE – 20 YEAR PLAN MEETING

6.00 – 7.00pm Thursday, 29 May Board room, Te Puke Library and Service Centre, Jellicoe St.

If you can’t make it to this meeting and want to find out more about the plan please visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/Council/Community-Boards/Te-Puke-Community-Board/20-year-community-Plan/ You’re also welcome to ring our customer service team on 571 8008 and ask for a copy.

Taking over as children’s librarian at Te Puke Library was a natural progression for Debbie Tipuna whose love of illustrating and writing children’s books has always been a passion.

Debbie has lived in Te Puke for 22 years. During that time she has spent five years as children’s librarian at the Papamoa Library as well as 18 months in customer services at the Te Puke Council office. But home is where the heart is and Debbie loves the Te Puke community and is thrilled to have moved into her favourite specialty – children’s books.

Debbie is a published author and illustrator of children’s books and plans to use her multi media artistic skills in her new role and she is looking forward to making the most of the children’s reading collection. “Council has a fabulous library here in Te Puke and a really great collection. We have a wealth of knowledge in our staff and we encourage children and families to explore the library. We are here for the community,’’ says Debbie.

Debbie is planning a busy programme including: • Little Kiwis pre-school reading – a free reading, dancing and singing session every Friday at 10.30am during school term.

• She will be continuing Stories at Your Place – where she visits Year 2 and New Entrant classrooms around the local schools … and of course she will be coming up with new ideas for the youth of our community.

Debbie can be contacted at the Te Puke Library and Service Centre, phone 571 8008.

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Tails tackle pest control Te Puna Hunting and Fishing Club members are taking a new approach to pest control with a competition to collect the tails of dead vermin.

Members are currently gathering the tails of dead mice, rats, stoats, polecats, ferrets and weasels for the Prime Explosives 500 Competition, running throughout May. Five points is awarded for every rat and mouse tail, with 20 points awarded to every stoat, polecat, ferret and weasel tail.

The member with the most points at the end of the month wins $500.

Alex Finlayson, 10, is in the lead as of last Friday entering in four stoat tails and two rat tails.

He is overconfident he will beat the adults to win the $500 cash.

Club secretary Sarah Adamson says members are taking the competition seriously, with a lot of excitement, and tail and trap talk.

More important than the prize money is the effort to help eradicate pests from the Bay of Plenty region.

“The aim is to get rid of pests, which are a threat to our wildlife,” says Sarah.

“Stoats are now considered ‘public enemy number one’ for New Zealand birds, so catching those is a real bonus.

“One female mouse can have five to 10 litters per year, and between three-14 babies per birth.”

Vermin can be caught by any means, including trap or poison, and members bring in their

tails to the club each Friday.

The tails will be kept in sealed bags in a freezer. Sarah says they will be used for a future national competition.

Members dispose of the remainder of the pests appropriately.

The club runs different speciesrelated competitions monthly, with the chance to win $500 each time.

Club members wish to thank Clarrie from Prime Explosives for sponsoring the competition every month.

Te Puna Hunting and Fishing Club is also hosting the Polaris 2014 Big Four Competition next month.

At least 100 teams will compete in the annual event, hunting for stags, boars, pheasants and trout.

Hunting starts 6am on Tuesday, June 24, and runs to Friday, June 27.

Visit www.facebook.com/ tepunahuntfishclub or www.tepunahuntingfishingclub.co.nz for details on each competition.

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Throughout history channels and waterways have served as important travel corridors for the Native Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida peoples and gold rush-era steamships.

Today, receding glaciers reveal a landscape that’s been covered with ice for tens of thousands of years.

And depending on your itinerary, expert cruise adventure teams guide you on a journey of adventurous activities, luxury in the pursuit of adventure, or a revealing voyage of the region’s telling past.

Each adventure shares an abundance of nature – brown and black bears, wolf and deer, mountains and glaciers, humpback whales and orca, rainforests, bald eagles and sea birds.

Glacier Bay National Park is only one of the magnificent parks this itinerary covers. Others include America’s crown jewel of national parks, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A national ranger will join the ship to accompany you to explore coves and corners of the bay most visitors will miss.

Funding applications open The Acorn Foundation has commenced its annual distributions process for 2014, inviting the region’s charities and community groups to apply for funding.

General manager Nicky Wilkins expects the number of applications to massively outweigh the money available to distribute again this year.

“There is so much good work being done by charities and community groups around the region, and we would love to offer them more support – and also greater certainty of support in the future. But we can only do that if more people sign up to be donors”.

The Acorn Foundation is steadily growing towards its goal of creating a substantial capital base from which to support charities and community groups in the Western Bay of Plenty region.

Since it started 11 years ago, it has grown to have more than 200 donor funds in place, with $9million invested. The need for more donors is huge, says Nicky.

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and very realistic for many people”.

Says Nicky.

Applications can be made from now until June 6 and the Acorn Foundation’s current funding policy will consider community groups that deliver in the following areas: Arts, education (for gifted and talented), medical/health, heritage, sports, and community services.

Applications can be made online at www.acornfoundation.org.nz

Canteen is one organisation benefitting from Acorn Foundation community funding.

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Tauranga teen’s big game Reef Galloway locked in a game as he prepares for international competition. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

It’s game on for a Tauranga teen as he prepares for his first international gaming tournament after scoring a $1000 sponsorship deal with internet kingpin Kim Dotcom.

Sixteen-year-old Reef Galloway is travelling to Brisbane on May 30, with a brand new team to compete against some of New Zealand and Australia’s top gamers at the Australia Cyber League Brisbane competition from May 31-June 1.

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into a second international tournament at Anaheim, California next month. “If you told me when I was eight years old, when it was my dream to travel overseas, that my first time would be to play video games I wouldn’t believe you,” says Reef.

The gaming sensation was awarded the sponsorship in January after a close game with world number one Kim Dotcom during the launch of ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ – a first-person and thirdperson shooter video game.

With help from Kim and Mount Maunganui’s Elite Apparel, Reef and three of his former team members from Auckland

set up MEGA gaming. The gamers placed a close third at the AvT Auckland LAN 2014 in January, with Reef since teaming up with the competition winners with the MEGA sponsorship.

Online at 8pm and playing until 12am on weekdays – and up to 12 hours during weekends – Reef says practices have been going well for the new team, who keep in regular contact with Kim. Reef says playing Aussie teams from their Tauranga homes proves tricky sometimes, with the team relying on good internet connection.

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The trailer of the Te Puke communityresourced feature film ‘The Z Nail Gang’ is premiering this weekend in Pongakawa.

Directed and produced by Pukehina husband-and-wife team Anton Steel and Kylie DellaBarca Steel, ‘The Z Nail Gang’ is based on true events around anti-mining protesters in the Coromandel in the 1980s.

Filmed in the Western Bay earlier this year, with hundreds of Te Puke residents helping to create the movie, it premieres at Pongakawa School Action Centre this Sunday at 4.30pm.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will proudly pull on their new alternative colours in this season’s ITM Cup, thanks to the creative pride of one Rotorua Intermediate student.

Keinan McCollum successfully held off Taine Lansdale and Aidan Horan in a voting frenzy which will see his jersey design donned by the provincial side twice this season – in an away match against Taranaki in August and the home match against Otago in October.

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Preparing for the winter months As Tauranga residents begin to prepare for the cooler months – the team at Air Con Tauranga has some cost-effective and efficient heating options to keep the home warm and dry this winter.

Air Con Tauranga has gained a reputation for excellent product backed with superior workmanship after just four years in business.

The team are experienced and fully qualified technicians, who are meticulous with their work, which means they leave the customer’s home feeling a whole lot warmer.

They also offer a five-year product warranty and provide a full back-up service and maintenance programme.

Now is the perfect time to see Air Con Tauranga, which has some great products on offer this winter, including the Mitsubishi Wi-Fi interface units.

For more information, or a free in-home no obligation quote, call Blair and the team now.

Like and share their Panasonic ad on Facebook, @ Aircon Tauranga, and go in the draw to win a free heat pump installed in the bedroom.

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Sales manager Blair Crowley contemplating the cold weather ahead.

Keeping children warm and safe this season Whether you’re braving the crisp weather or keeping snug at home – don’t let winter fun turn into a safety hazard.

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Be prepared and make sure your child’s car restraint is installed correctly.

When buying children’s nightwear, pick a design that is snug

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It has grown into New Zealand’s largest and strongest independent bank.

It’s been a great success story, but not one without its challenges.

Back in 1985 the government proposed to merge all of New Zealand’s twelve independent banks into one big one. They delivered an ultimatum – get in line or be doomed.

TSB Bank decided they didn’t want to throw away 130 years of independence.

They knew it wouldn’t be in the best interests of their customers. The pressure to merge was intense – from the other banks, and the government. TSB Bank stood firm.

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They went from strength to strength – with customers from Cape Reinga to Bluff, to all corners of the world.

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100% New Zealand owned Not having overseas owners means that they can make decisions based on what’s best for their customers. So if they want to NOT charge you cheque, ATM1 or EFTPOS transaction fees, it’s up to them. Having real people on the other end of the phone when you call? That’s their choice too.

Customer first philosopy TSB Bank has been rated highest for customer satisfaction in the banking category over and over again. Most recenty they were awarded Financial Institution of the Year - 2013 in the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards. This award is based on monthly customer satisfaction research results - which TSB Bank topped month on month in 2013. It’s hardly surprising when you consider their amazing customer service record. So what’s their secret?

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Literacy manager Annamaria Grafas and tutor Paul MacGregor.

Learning literacy in the Bay Employees wanting to improve their literacy skills are encouraged to sign up with Literacy Language Bay of Plenty.

Research has identified about 43 per cent of adult New Zealanders don’t have the literacy and numeracy skills levels needed to meet workplace requirements.

Literacy and Language BOP can help boost the skills of employees by offering them the opportunity to improve their reading, writing and basic numeracy.

Literacy manager Annamaria Grafas says tuition is offered at no cost and can usually be at a time

and place that works for the learner.

“There is a focus on enjoyable learning relevant to the individual adult learner needs.

“We find employees are often expected to complete paperwork such as incident reports, work journals or emails, and we can help them develop the skills to do this to the standard required.”

Literacy and Language BOP is currently working with several apprentices as well as many full-time and part-time employees.

Paul MacGregor is one of many tutors with Literacy and Language BOP. Paul currently supports several learners in workplace and general literacy. By Zoe Hunter

Winners all smiles with $20k kitchen Tauranga woman Jenny Hillis dreamed she was going to win a new kitchen, even down to the granite bench top – which she imagined as a large block of concrete on the kitchen floor.

Her dream turned to reality today when she and husband Brian won a new $20,000 kitchen, thanks to the Tauranga Home Show.

The couple was joined by Gordon McDonald and Judy Turner last Friday in winning the show's two top prizes, presented to them at No 1 The Strand by organiser Graeme Martin.

“On Wednesday night we went to see Billy Connolly in Hamilton and stopped at Brian's parents in Matamata,” says Jenny, who is currently in the market for a new house with Brian.

There, she missed a call from an unknown number.

Tauranga Home Show prize winners Gordon McDonald and Judy Turner, and Jenny and Brian Hillis.

“Something in my head said ‘Ring it back'.”

The call was from Graeme telling her she had won a major prize after attending the home show last weekend.

Both couples visited Sun Media offices where it was revealed who had won what.

Jenny and Brian won a fullyequipped European Palazzo Kitchen valued at more than $20,000, and including $4000 granite bench top.

Gordon and Judy walked away with $5000 cash, a $2500 shower and another five thousand dollars in home ware and appliances.

The couple have recently installed a new kitchen in their home so were thrilled to receive the secondary prize.

“We are really happy that someone got the kitchen who really needs it,” says Judy.

She says they will now start looking at bathroom additions and alterations.

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Call for quality auction items for final event Asking the community for quality auction items will be one of the last bids from the Tauranga Police CIB Charitable Trust.

This year’s charity auction will be the last following trustees announcing they’ll be hanging up their gavels at the end of the year.

“It’s like a death in the family in some ways,” says auction founder and trustee

Detective Sergeant Pete Blackwell.

“This has been a major part of my life.”

The auction has raised millions of dollars for local charities during its 20-year history – and Pete is hoping to go out on a high note by raising $2 million on October 17.

“We are asking for top quality items we can auction off; and if people want to attend the last one ever, then they better get in quick as tickets are selling fast.” For the 20th anniversary, the

Detective Sergeant Pete Blackwell is asking for people to donate top quality items to the 2014 Tauranga CIB Charity auction.

Vote for best market

Tauranga customers can vote for their farmer’s market to win the 2014 Favourite Farmer’s Market Award, in the annual Farmer’s Market NZ awards.

Tauranga Farmers Market manager Trixie Allen says the market has been so close to winning this major award in the last two years, but has missed out by a small margin.

“Every time, Fielding Farmers Market has just been ahead in votes.”

She’s encouraging Tauranga marketgoers to get voting, by visiting www.marketground.co.nz/farmersmarketsawards Farmers’ Markets New Zealand is a membership organisation representing fresh food markets selling direct to the consumer.

Trust backs foodbank

The Legacy Trust has donated 465 packers of Girl Guide biscuits to Tauranga Foodbank.

The packets will soon be part of the food parcels given to families in need in the Tauranga community.

Legacy Funerals funeral director Darin Friis says: “We have been supporting the Girl Guides through biscuit sales since 2011 and to date have purchased 110 cartons, all of which have been distributed to community organisations who need them, such as the foodbank”.

guest speaker will be Greg Ritchie, a former Australian cricketer who played in 30 tests and 44 One Day Internationals between 1982 and 1987.

Greg will be supported by New Zealand entertainer and MC Jacqui Clarke. Charities wishing to benefit

from this year’s luncheon have until June 30 to apply.

For an application form, or to book tickets for the luncheon, email info@taurangapolicecharity.co.nz or visit www.taurangapolicecharity.co.nz

By Letitia Atkinson

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Home ground advantage They might be small in stature and experience, but Papamoa College’s First XV is banding together ahead of their inaugural home match in the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools competition.

Papamoa College First XV captain James Adam and vice-captain Logan Joule, flanked by assistant coach Dave Syme and head coach Dean Griffin.

Tomorrow, the school’s sole rugby side makes history running out against Murupara in Division 3 of the Baywide competition, ending a three-week wait for home advantage since the competition kicked off.

The ambitious move has seen the school pool all its resources into the premier team, opting to replace its Under 15 team as its sole side while continuing to build the school roll since opening in 2011.

And after two successive defeats on the road – a 31-0 opening loss to Tarawera and a 49-13 – the side remains confident it's not far off securing a first win, especially in Papamoa.

“The morale in the team is awesome. They know they are going to struggle this year, but we have set goals we want to do and do the best we can to get out of this division,” says Papamoa College First XV coach Dean Griffin.

“People are actually talking about it, so I’m hoping it will be a big home crowd.”

Dean believes his young charges can turn around the tough start to the season – and he’s buoyed by the fact this Saturday’s opponents, Murupara, also remain winless. He admits the team is certainly one of the smaller sides around, playing against them in the intensity and physicality stakes, but already positive signs are showing.

“They have given it their best and they have improved even though we have gone down. Halfway through the season they will be able to knock some teams over quite good.”

Papamoa College principal Steve Lindsey is pleased with the commitment the boys have shown so far in what is a big step is up from last year.

Tomorrow’s match starts 12pm at Papamoa College.

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When it comes to meditative activities, few people think of archery – but Pa-Kua martial arts master Javier Martinez hopes this will soon change.

On Saturday, as part of Sport BOP’s Play in the Bay Indoors Month promotion, Javier is opening his doors to give anyone interested a chance to try out traditional Chinese archery.

The activity promotes an inwardfocus, says Javier.

In contrast to standard archery, where you line up your target by eye, traditional Chinese archery – which dates back 1300 years to the Tang Dynasty – requires you to aim intuitively, as bows don’t have a ‘sight’.

“The aiming is very much done by feel, its intuitive; we even do some shots at the target blindfolded,” says Javier, who explains the archery’s focus

on concentrating on breathing and clearing your mind help people connect with their intuition.

Javier, who runs the only Pa-Kua programme in the country, has taught the martial art for more than 10 years.

He’s taught, or received instruction himself, in Latin America, Europe and the US. Pa-Kua is a non-competitive martial art based on ancient Chinese teachings that promotes health and wellbeing through Chinese yoga, tai chi, martial arts and other disciplines.

The introduction to Chinese archery is being held at the Pa-Kua School in Greerton Rd, opposite the library on Saturday at 9am. It is open to anyone aged over 16. For details, contact Javier on 022 303 4048.

It’s the last activity for the month, with the Play in the Bay programme returning at the end of winter in August, with Move It month to encourage people to get active.

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Trotting for charity About 70 horses will be trotting around the Tauranga Racecourse in Greerton this weekend as the city’s equestrian community gets together to raise money for Tauranga Riding for Disabled.

By Zoe Hunter

The Seeka Kiwifruit Fundraiser Show, organised

by Tauranga Dressage Group for Tauranga Riding for Disabled, is this Sunday.

Organised by Tauranga Dressage Group for Tauranga Riding for Disabled, the Seeka Kiwifruit Fundraiser Show this Sunday is open to public for show-goers to see what dressage is all about.

Riders from across Bay of Plenty will be competing against each other for ribbons and prizes, with close to 70 horses entered.

A fundraising raffle will also be drawn on the day.

Tauranga RDA chief executive Kat Mac-

millan is overwhelmed with the generosity and work the dressage group has put into the fundraising event.

“Seeing a non-profit club support a charity is just fantastic. And it’s a win-win situation for dressage riders and Tauranga RDA riders alike.

“It’s also amazing to see so many local companies get behind this event.”

The fundraiser event is at Tauranga Racecourse on May 25 from 9am to 2pm.

Saving specs for charity and bargains galore Greerton Lions Club and Tauranga Spec Savers are collecting residents’ old reading glasses to gift to those in need in the Pacific Islands.

accessories, including handbags, belts, hats and shoes as well as a good selection of designer labels, will be available to purchase at a starting price of just $2.

Spec Savers on Devonport Rd is saving any old glasses brought into the store and passing them on to Greerton Lions Club, which sends them to Auckland, where they’re cleaned and indexed.

The glasses are delivered to New Zealand optometrists, who take them to the Pacific Islands and gift them to people. Old glasses are welcomed at Spec Savers or any member of the Greerton Lions Club.

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Winter warning to shelter animals The need for warmer shelter for animals is increasing in the Bay as colder nights set in across the region.

Pet owners are being warned to provide adequate shelter for their animals to avoid prosecution for neglect.

The Animal Welfare Act 1999 places an obligation on owners and people in charge of animals to provide adequate shelter that is appropriate to the species, environment and circumstances of the animal.

Tauranga animal welfare inspector Jason Blair says aged and very young animals are particularly vulnerable at this time of year.

“Already this month, I have responded to two calls about dogs tied on properties overnight in the rain with no form of shelter. In addition to this, I have responded to two calls about pigs with no provision of shelter, unable to escape cold, wet mud and goats tethered with no shelter,” says Jason.

“I think most people would accept that dogs as a minimum require a kennel or some form of structural shelter, but there is a perception by many that farm or larger animals do not require shelter as they exist in paddocks or in the wild without man-made structures.”

Jason says Kiwis hold animal welfare in high regard and this is represented in our legislation.

“If people take on the care of an animal, they take on the responsibility of providing for all of their needs.

“If you make the choice to tether or confine your animal at least make sure you provide adequate shelter, fresh water.

“If it is a dog, make sure it receives regular exercise and attention.”

Jason says animals are solely reliant on their owners or people in charge of

Winter laundry solution Mr Rental Tauranga franchisee Steve Warne will spend another winter at the helm of his Chapel St store, making sure customers are well-equipped as the temperature drops.

To help, he’s launching a winter package ‘Laundry Combo’ available to rent from $23 per week.

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Making sure customers have clean, dry clothing is not the only winter focus, Steve is also helping residents get rid of the aptly-named ‘crying windows’ – a dampness build-up mainly affecting those residing in older houses.

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Mr Rentals Tauranga owner Steve Warne with a dehumidifier. to houses and furniture through mould buildup.” Steve says the solution lies in dehumidifiers. A large range is available to rent from the Mr Rental store from just $10 each week.

“Because Mr Rental allows you to rent for as little or as long as you like, you can rent the dehumidifier for winter,

bring it back to us, and we’ll store it for you until next winter.”

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Coeliac Awareness Week May 19 - 25

- Coeliac disease affects 1 in 100

Coeliac disease more common than thought A New Zealand-born and trained gastroenterologist believes almost 65,000 Kiwis may have coeliac disease.

Dr Bob Anderson’s theory is based on a recent Australian population study which revealed the disease is 40 per cent more prevalent in Australian women and 25 percent more prevalent in Australian men than previously thought.

He says assuming the prevalence of coeliac disease is similar in New Zealand then about 65,000 Kiwis could have it.

Coeliac disease is caused by an inappropriate immune response to dietary gluten.

Gluten can be found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. When gluten is consumed, it can cause a wide range of complaints from chronic tiredness, iron deficiency, osteoporosis, itchy rash, and headaches to various digestive symptoms.

The disease damages the lining of the small intestine and can lead to significant medical com-

plications such as autoimmune disease, infertility, liver failure and cancer. It usually develops in childhood and is life-long, but early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of adverse health complications.

Coeliac New Zealand president Terry Hoskins says there is a need for greater awareness of the condition.

“We urge health professionals to be mindful of the symptoms of coeliac disease and refer patients for testing via a simple blood test when symptoms present.

“So many new cases of coeliac disease go unnoticed each year because the symptoms and diagnose of the disease are not clear cut.”

“Thousands of people go to their GP each year because they feel sick and tired,” says Terry.

“Being sick and tired are symptoms of so many possible conditions as well as of our everincreasing, busy lifestyles.”

Home-made pasta is so hot

By Claire Rogers

The recent MasterChef MasterClass had us all reaching for our rolling pins.

‘The Goodness Me it’s Gluten Free Pasta’ cookbook from Gourmand award-winning author Vanessa Hudson gives you 24 shapes, 18 flavours and 100 recipes to take you on a culinary pasta-making adventure that will have you turning out your own MasterPastaChef creations in no time.

So grab your rolling pin, a few easy-to-find ingredients and your copy of ‘Goodness Me it’s Gluten

Free Pasta’ recipe book – and you’re off and running, creating your own fresh, homemade pasta. The easy, step-by-step instructions and stunning photography ensure each recipe’s success.

There are everyday feed-a-family recipes or gourmet dishes to impress your dinner guests.

The book focuses on using the freshest ingredients, letting each dish truly shine with key ingredients really focusing on flavour and texture.

A couple of the recipes which really caught my eye are the Eggs Spenedict, which is a cool version

of Eggs Benedict. I don’t know about you, but I really do not like soggy muffins, so it makes absolute sense to serve the traditional eggs benedict on fresh spaghetti, which soaks up the hollandaise sauce and mops up the egg yolk – yum.

The fettuccine with brussels sprouts, walnuts, bacon and parmesan, will be on our dinner menu this week for sure. Happy creating.

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The weight of a holiday We’ve just returned from a relaxing 29-day cruise from Sydney to Vancouver.

There is a widespread public perception which leans heavily towards all and sundry putting on weight when they’re on a cruise ship.

Oddly enough, cruise ships can be actually a mecca for anyone wanting to lose weight. This comes with the one critical stipulation – they need to know how to do this.

The superb and balanced range of food and drink on offer, plus many staircases, gymnasium, pools, long corridors and promenade decks are a great combination for anyone who understands the nutrition basics and applies some reasonable restraint.

During the years I’ve met and consulted with thousands of people, and many are either nutritionally illiterate, and don’t really know the nutrition basics. Or they actually know lots about nutrition,

but are still quite confused about what they should be eating and drinking.

Nothing I’ve seen on this cruise leads me to believe any different. People’s food and drink choices, and the amount of weight they are putting on, are hot topics on-board. I had a few conversations on the subject with passengers.

Most people are hard-wired into a low-fat regime, and trying hard to do the right thing – fill their plates with piles of fruit and go for other low-fat offerings, like rice, pasta and bread.

They are really surprised, when I mention fruit, although healthy in its own right, is primarily complex carbohydrate, water and small amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Many of these people are overweight, and have metabolic issues like insulin resistance.

They are generally eating far too much carbohydrate and pushing their blood-sugar levels way above

normal levels, consequently storing fat.

The solution is simple – all they need to do is balance their meal and snack choices with healthy levels of protein and fat. For example, for breakfast have a smaller portion of fruit and add yoghurt; and perhaps have a poached egg on a slice of grainy toast.

For other meals, cut down on the bread, rice and pasta portions, and eat healthy amounts of meat, fish, eggs, avocado, nuts, seeds, cheese, tofu and so on. And eat plenty of non-starchy vegetables.

Some yummy desserts and a few wines and beers in moderation will ensure they’re not missing out on anything.

For day-to-day updates on healthy eating, and the latest related science, check out our Facebook page, which can be reached direct from our website: www.eatforkeeps.com

Reviewing recent cholesterol series A few weeks ago, we concluded a series on cholesterol and heart disease.

You can read these at www.abundant. co.nz We looked at some of the dietary and supplement options for people to reduce cholesterol and generally to improve heart health. As a result, I’ve received many enquiries from people and I’ve offered a lot of practical advice.

The most common questions are around statin cholesterol medication, statin side effects and alternatives to statins. I always state I cannot give advice on medications, as this is between a doctor and patient. And I’d never suggest people stop prescribed medications. My advice to people on statins is restricted to dealing with side effects and generally reducing heart disease risk through diet and various supplements.

I’ve noted increasing numbers of GPs and specialists now understand the relationship between statins, Co enzyme Q10 and the most commonly experienced side

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effects. Next week I’ll prove without doubt the manufacturers of statins also know the full story. We’ll look at a US drug patent held by the makers of one of the top-selling statins that proposes a new drug combining statins and CoQ10. My view is if Co enzyme Q10 was routinely prescribed alongside statins, the large proportion of side effects would disappear.

There are a group of people who, on discussion with their GP, had discontinued statin therapy because of side effects.

There are some who, for various reasons, have decided not to use medications.

With these people I recommended a three-month trial of the natural cholesterol manager Sytrinol with dietary changes, especially increasing soluble fibre and reducing sugars and refined carbohydrates. If you have further questions on this subject, feel free to contact me by phone or email. To join my full weekly newsletter, go to www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559.

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Old cellphones help Starship Tauranga residents are encouraged to gather their old cellphones and donate them to charity to help children in Auckland’s Starship Hospital.

This month residents can drop their unwanted cellphones into the Tauranga Harvey Norman store as part of a national Mobile Phone Appeal, which raises funds for the Starship National Air Ambulance.

The phones will be refurbished and on-sold with a percentage of proceeds used to provide vital care for children at Starship.

The air ambulance flies top medical experts to lifethreatening emergencies throughout New Zealand, and transports children to the children’s hospital.

Tauranga Harvey Norman operations manager Judy Cullen says the appeal is relevant – particularly given the recent high profile cases of children needing this vital service, including the incident in Te Puna, which seriously injured two children and killed their 26-year-old mother Tracey O’Brien. The children – aged three and four – were taken to Starship Hospital.

Tauranga woman Michelle Hodge flew with the transport team for 15 years, which involved flying in both the Life Flight plane and Westpac Rescue Helicopter throughout NZ and as far afield as Stewart Island and the Pacific Islands.

Michelle says by donating old phones, people won’t feel the monetary loss and it is a big help for Kiwi children.

“Providing intensive care in the air can present problems other than what the child may already be ill with. Although we are trained to deal with this, we

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Harvey Norman’s Teresa Harrington, with a box of old cellphones to be donated to Starship. need to be able to rely on our equipment.

“Therefore, it is essential the rescue helicopters and Air Ambulance receive donations that ensure we can update the equipment, as required.” By Zoe Hunter

Women’s clothing sale with a twist Some women are renowned for having too many clothes – and if that’s you, there’s a chance to offload next week.

On Friday, May 30, the Good Fairy Organising Service is hosting a clothes sale and party evening to help women and girls make space in their wardrobe, and earn some extra cash.

Attendees can bring clothes, shoes, handbags and jewellery to sell at the event.

Items must be labelled with a name and price, to be hung on clothes’ racks provided.

Organiser and Good Fairy owner Carolyn O’Neill says any money the women make is their own, and any unsold items can be taken home or left to be donated to Dress for Success – which provides interview outfits and career support for women seeking employment.

Entry fee is $10 or a donation to help cover costs, and people can bring drinks and nibbles to share.

Carolyn plans on making this a bi-annual event, with an ongoing link to continue support for Dress for Success.

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Delicious creations from chaos The rhythm of our daily routine is sometimes not as ordered as we would like, and events happening sometimes escalate to the point where our expected achievements don’t work out.

When this happens, lists of things to do build up and greater effort has to be

So, at the end of the day, you have bits of this done, parts of that done – but not a lot achieved.

You return inside to search the depths of the fridge to find something to eat. Only to find your food has been ransacked by couch boy or one of the flatties.

There’s parts of this, bits of that – a bit like my day really – a hotchpotch of ingredients but enough to make some tasty ‘scharmosal’ – this is the name I’ve given these moments.

Actually, I’ve called it Scharmosal Syndrome.

This affliction, which presents itself as organised chaos subject to random events which turn out fantastic anyway, effects one in five grumpy old men – such as myself.

Using kumara wedges as a base and baking everything under the grill, I’m able to whip up a tasty, filling snack in no time at all.

SNACKS

Grilled scharmosal Ingredients 1 medium kumara 2 Tbsp coconut oil ½ red onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 green capsicum 2-4 mushrooms, sliced 1 ham steak, cut into slices 1 handful microgreens ½ cup mixed cheeses, grated Salt and pepper Preferred seasoning Method Scrub the kumara and cut into slices. Rub with some coconut oil and place on a baking tray, lined with foil, and place under hot grill to begin the process.

Add capsicum, onions, mushrooms and garlic, spreading out on the tray and baking for a few more minutes.

As the kumara browns, turn over. Lastly, add ham strips, then cheese and bake everything until well browned.

Remove from heat and layer on plates, folding in microgreens as you go. You can mix and match your ingredients using the quick-cooking kumara as a base.

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expended coping with the extra stress.

Then, on top of all this, there’s the lack of sleep and general disorganisation in the mornings, with nine animals to be fed before the first of my too many coffees.

It’s sometimes nice to be interrupted from your projects, of which I have many. But then sometimes it’s just down right annoying.

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Owner Duncan Place says everyone is asking if the Giant Yorkshire Puddings are back on the menu this year – and the answer is ‘yes’.

“We’ve had people from all over the North Island phoning to check when the Yorkshire puddings will be on,” says Duncan, who is a Yorkshire man by birth.

“It’s fantastic how popular they have become since we introduced them three years ago.”

Yorkshire puddings are not a ‘pudding’ but a savoury batter made from eggs, milk and flour cooked in a hot oven. Cafe Paradiso serve giant platesized Yorkshire puddings filled with slices of roast beef, onion gravy and horseradish cream.

Also returning for winter are the ever-popular Beer Battered Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas, and the Cafe’s exceptional range of home-made gourmet pies.

Fresh soups and seafood chowder are available daily, as well as a range of home-made cakes and a luxuri-

Duncan Place with a stack of Yorkshire puddings. ous sticky toffee pudding.

Customers with gluten and dairy intolerances are well catered for across the menu, says Duncan.

So now is the time to visit Cafe Paradiso for satisfying home-made comfort food – served in front of a roaring fire.

Cafe Paradiso is at 7 Clarke Rd, Te Puna, off State Highway 2, within the Village@7 complex.

There is plenty of parking and a warm welcome is guaranteed.

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Waka shelter woe easily solved I am appalled at the effrontery of Tauranga Maori representatives arguing the debt-ridden Tauranga City Council should splurge $350,000 of ratepayers’ money on a new shelter for the waka down at The Strand.

The council has already given $32,000 - plus thousands more from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council - to fund the drawn-out ‘commemorations’ of the Battle of Gate Pa, to say nothing of the $38 million local iwi have been donated to settle alleged grievances.

Maori are only 14 per cent of the total population, so it is outrageous they keep demanding money for their own exclusive projects.

To say it will entice tourists is daydreaming.

The often very wealthy cruise passengers want more than a waka to entice them to stay in Tauranga rather than go to Rotorua.

A museum yes - now there’s a thought.

We are a nation of ‘Do-It-Yourselfers’. Why can’t local iwi get the young unemployed Maori to build the shelter - at their own expense out of treaty money?

Mary Brooks, Tauranga City.

Way past time to break The Chain Not for the first time since October’s elections, Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby recently burbled on he’ll not be up for the mayoralty race in 2016.

Who cares - Tauranga would have been better off had he thrown in the towel in 2007, stopping the financial haemorrhaging much earlier.

Receipt of only 10,600 votes from 84,800 enrolled voters in 2013 - you do the maths - tells a tale about voters’ views on Crosby’s lacklustre performances in the last 10 years, which has seen council debt hurtle skywards to the wide blue yonder and TCC staff numbers go through the roof.

It’s way past time for a change, debt reduction and a drastic slashing of TCC staff numbers.

Frightening but maybe Crosby is angling for a possible amalgamated councils’ premiership.

Nowadays, the vast majority of local voters would recognise this as an accident looking for a place to happen. The current uproar over a new executive officer-come-spin doctor really highlights mayoral shortcomings. Spare us the eulogising too.

The last thing we need is early electioneering from greenhorn politician Kelvin Clout with his backslapping and rabbiting about Crosby’s perceived achievements. If a notable strong local identity candidate comes out of the woodwork, neither Messieurs Clout nor Crosby would be elected mayor anyway.

G Kelly, Papamoa.

Goats aren’t meant to be makeshift lawnmowers I would like to respond to the SunLive story ‘winter brings need for change’ (May 14, 2014).

The tethering of a lone goat on a roadside is a practice that should not be allowed.

To do this to a social herd animal, that is in fact a browser and needs a variety of plant material, is just

cruel. There still seems to be a lot of ignorance regarding goat’s care and psyche.

If you cannot provide a free-range situation, with shelter, the company of at least another goat and lots to eat, then you should not have one.

They are intelligent sentient

animals that need proper care and are not some sort of replacement lawnmower for lazy people, who would have them living boring lonely lives on roadsides - vulnerable to attacks by dogs and cruelty by other humans, as has been the case many times before.

T Robson, Marton.

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Some stuck folk need handout Re: K Morland’s letter ‘Stop helping those who don’t help themselves’ (The Weekend Sun, May 16). I can see what sort of stance you’ve taken on the matter of the Government giving what you would call ‘hand outs’ to what I would call ‘the poor or needy’.

However, there is always another side of the coin - maybe you don’t see or you wish to ignore.

I’ve perceived from what you’ve said the taxpayers are wasting their money on parents who are too irresponsible to look after their own children.

This may be true but it most certainly is not the case for all. I agree it isn’t fair for us to be paying for irresponsible parents, but don’t you think the Government has already thought of this?

What good would it be to subsidise nit treatment for

children, for them to only catch it again from the few irresponsible parents neglecting their children? Rather than waste time watering individual flowers, wouldn’t you water the weeds as well?

There are better ways to look at these problems.

If we stopped spending our money on the poor, how long do you think we would stay a ‘first world country’ for?

China has more slaves, mostly children, than ever before in history - it’s because of this style of thinking.

If you looked at it from ‘their’ point of view, especially the children, you might not be so hard on the Government for helping them.

Some people are stuck and need a hand out, not a critical eye.

G Burton, Welcome Bay.

The round table rules don’t work

I agree wholeheartedly with K Morland’s letter ‘Stop helping those who don’t help themselves’ (The Weekend Sun, May 16).

In 1992-1993 I was on the benefit and Community TaskForce computer-cataloging library books at two Christchurch schools.

In 1994 I tried and failed to find paid work, so decided to teach myself computing.

I bought and read books like CJ Date’s ‘An Introduction to Database Systems’, Elmasri and Navathe’s ‘Fundamentals of Database Systems’ and Tanenbaum’s ‘Operating Systems: Design and implementation’.

The ICT industry was complain-

ing of a skills shortage in network administrators, so I approached a private training institute to learn more about the network administrator’s course.

I approached my bank: no loan until I had a signed statement from a prospective employer that they’d employ me.

So I approached the private employment agency, which supervises the exams.

They sent me to an agency specialising in network admins. The secretary told me I’d be wasting my time - employers wouldn’t hire me without experience, even with the qualification.

And they give me experience

as an intern. I’d done everything according to the ideological rules of the business round table, which state ‘Public’ equals ‘Bad’, and ‘Private’ equals ‘Good’ in that I’d shown personal initiative in learning tertiary-level computer science without aid of a tertiary institution.

This necessitated diversion of taxpayer money from my table to my personal library.

The business community, which was espousing this ideology, proved incapable of walking the talk.

Instead, I got the impression ‘God helps those who help themselves, but we prosecute’.

W Parish, Bellevue

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During the days of the Tauranga District Council during the 1992-1995 council term and under the chairmanship of Grant Aislabie, the Community Services Committee had their meetings in all sorts of places.

I particularly remember one at Whareroa Marae, where they made protests about their vehicles being ticketed during a tangi and the erosion taking place with the tides barrelling through under the small bridge and taking their land. We also had a meeting in the Tauranga Library grouped around the old horseshoe-shaped table and the big carved chair was occupied with pride by Aislabie. We had a big discussion about the nudist’s beach that day.

My memory gets a bit hazy about the other parts of the district, but I think we met at the Welcome Bay School Hall and had to perch on the children’s chairs. Certainly, we met at the old Mount Borough chambers and Papamoa and Matua but where, I cannot be certain. During the 1998-2001 term when renovations were being carried out, we had to meet at the former Tauranga Electric Power Board boardroom and again in the BNZ building before it was turned into the art gallery.

It was a right bastard at Annual Plan time, having to lug all the books around. There really is nothing new under the sun, councillor Matt Cowley.

J Adams, Mount Maunganui.

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Council with one vision and plan Welcome to

Tauranga & Western Bay of Plenty

Walking up to the Mount with my wife last weekend, we spoke to a nice old bloke, a tourist who’d just battled to the top.

He made the comment: “I had to do it. Coming to Tauranga is nothing without this”.

Unfortunately he’s right. But it’s time we changed the record.

We need a shake-up; to create a strong central administration, with vision and passion for the whole Western Bay. We currently have a fractured leadership, conflicting agendas and an army of

toothless councillors. Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s offices residing within Tauranga City Council’s boundary just highlights the silliness of the situation. I believe my council is broken in two and it needs to be fixed.

Sure, it’s a situation we’ve inherited from a time when it made sense; when Greerton and Tauranga were separated by a long

Learn from other’s faults first After observing those with views one way or another for last five years with the sceptics, I believe full amalgamation should have been implemented in 1990, when it was effectively recommended

by Local Government Commission at the time.

Since then both Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District councils have become heavily indebted through financial mismanagement during the last decade.

Many driving amalgamation have vested interests, not the best interests of the Western Bay of Plenty at heart.

Others have their eyes on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council pot of gold the Tauranga Port shares.

Neither are valid reasons to drive amal-

gamation platforms. BOPRC will be in the loop also.

Yes, amalgamation on economy of scale premise could work but not with a bloated bureaucracy, less transparency and accountability - plus current bureaucrats and councillors driving their own hobby horses.

Unitary councils usually mean bigger capital debt and higher operating costs with the ability to hide debt.

Let’s see whether Auckland’s ‘super city’ council continues to drop itself in the proverbial poo with debt predicted to spiral out of control from $8 billion to $20b in the next decade.

We need to learn from the mistakes made by others, then take the road that suits us.

R Paterson, Matapihi.

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dirt road. But technology and infrastructure have long since rendered any logical division obsolete.

Outside core duplication of effort, how can ratepayers of either council tolerate both camps spending millions on 10-year plans created in isolation?

We need a council with one vision, one plan and one set of rules for the city, suburbs and outlying townships of our little corner of paradise.

Forget a unitary Bay-wide super council.

That would be an unnatural union.

A political and logistical nightmare.

However simply joining Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District councils makes perfect sense for Tauranga right now.

The reasons for amalgamation are overwhelming. Costs, decision making and strategy should all improve.

But the longer we leave this decision, the longer it is before Tauranga cements its rightful place as one of the best cities in one of the best countries in the world.

Help our children

I was impressed with Clare Wilson’s column ‘The city’s backbone’. How can the Government replace the NZ Teacher’s Council with their plan for ECUCANZ where members have neither the experience nor qualifications to assess the quality of the people they employ.

Who has the bright idea to have charter schools where teachers are not required to be registered?

Heaven help our children. I have never voted Labour but I will certainly look out for any future words of wisdom from Clare Wilson. D Wright, Bellevue.

T Boyne, Welcome Bay.

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E GOOD TIMES

MUSIC The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Saturday 24 May

Battle of Gate Pa ‘Rules of Engagement’

Exhibition at Greerton Hall. Open daily 10am - 4pm 7 days. Weds & Thurs late night open until 8pm. Gold coin donation.

Bayfair Community Garden 20th Birthday celebration dinner May 31 at Club Mt Maunganui. Anyone who has sponsored or worked with us please contact Hillier Centre 575 9709 or Jo 021 647 676 for details.

Bring Back the Birds! Join a group committed to restoring the native forest around the Aongatete Outdoor Centre.

The birds are returning - come & see!

Nigel 576 7506 Chakra Dance May 24 6.15pm & May 25 1pm at Mount Yoga Studio. $15.

022 323 0033 Come Dancing Tonight Note: change of venue, Baptist Church Hall, cnr Cameron & 13th Ave 7-10pm. Sequence & old time dancing. Great music & supper. Entry $6. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194 Garage Sale Tauranga Repertory Soc, 16th Ave Theatre. Huge sort out of theatre costumes, vintage clothes, furs, dinner suits, ball gowns, hats etc 8.30am – 12pm.

Greerton Market May 31 market cancelled due to hall being required for the Battle of Gate Pa commemoration.

Huge $2 Clothing Sale Pre-loved clothes at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Chadwick Rd/Fraser St 8am – 1pm. 1000s of items including handbags, belts, hats & shoes – plus good selection of designer labels. Fundraising for Tauranga Waldorf School camp.

Hwa Rang Tae Kwon do Dynamic martial art suitable for the family ages 5 up. Term 2 - Classes for kids, beginners & adults 7 days from 4pm/Sat 9.30am at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West. First class free. Christine 021 980 878 info@tmaa.co.nz March Against Monsanto At the Strand, downtown Tauranga 12-2pm with speakers, entertainment information, share your seeds & connect with the community. facebook.com/marchagainstmonsantotauranga or Martin 021 184 1018 Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Pink Ribbon Breakfast May 31 at St Pius X Catholic Church, Katikati 9-aam.

Hosting a pancake breakfast as a fundraiser for NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. To book your space ph Lucy 021 273 9943 or LGVal@AOL.com 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 Traditional Chinese Archery Travel through time & experience one of the

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News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Events and celebrations happening in the community Gym, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 2.30-5pm. Craft table for children. Email: prayerandhealingfest@ gmail.com Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, last Sun of month from 9.30am – 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067 Katikati Tramping Club Maungatautari - southern side. Climb Pukeatua &/ or explore the Southern Enclosure. Easy/ moderate. 4 hours & long drive. 8am start. Peter 07 863 8781

most traditional types of archery. Suitable for 16 years plus. At Pa-Kua NZ, Tauranga 12pm. Javier 022 303 4048 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 25 May

Art of Breathing 1 Hour Workshop

Discover the secrets in the breath. Learn simple techniques to relax, reduce emotions, focus the mind & increase energy levels. Walk in workshop at Yoga Centre, 173 Elizabeth St West, Tauranga 11am - 12pm. Mark 542 5174 or central@artofliving.org.nz Athenree Historic Homestead Open day June 1 10am – 3pm. Tours, Devonshire teas, Victorian dress up photos. Clothes to fit all ages & sizes. No Eftpos. Tee 07 863 4363

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 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champion of Champion Singles at Mount Sports Centre 9am. Karen 576 0443 Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market On the grass by McDonalds 7am – 12.30pm.

Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space.

542 2559 a/hs Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606 Pink Ribbon High Tea At Mount guide Hall, May St 10am - 1pm. Tea/coffee & cake for a $2 donation to raise money for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Hosted by Mount Girl Guides & Brownies.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. 10am praise & worship. Pastor Lincoln Forlong preaching from 3rd John “Love that goes the distance.” All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Beekeeping Hobbyists Meet at 501 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 2pm. Gordon 544 2882 Bible Seminars Sunday’s at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “God’s plan for you and I.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 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. $5pp. 027 297 1213 or BOPTrails@gmail.com or FB BOP Community Trails.

BOP Linux Users Bimonthly hands on day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software. Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St 9.30am – 3pm. $2 door charge. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

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

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

mer’s NZ House, 116 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30-3.30pm. Paul 543 3399

Spiritual Centre, The Psychic Cafe

Coast Care Community Working Bee

Meet the psychics - the stage show.

Sharon McAuliffe, Karina Williams, Kevin Reed, Trixie May Moss & Maree Nicholson at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Door charge $10. 578 7205

Newdicks Beach, Maketu 9am. Look for the Coast Care flag. Planting equipment supplied, but feel free to bring your favourite spade. Wear covered footwear & bring gardening gloves. Light refreshments provided. Bring a friend.

Croquet Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Feldenkrais Method One day workshop at the Martial Arts Academy 10am - 3pm.

Gisella 544 4823 or 027 286 0891 Healing Fest Christian prayer for anything! Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre

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Tauranga Rainbow Social Network For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex.

Meet 2nd Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez Hair Salon, old railway station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Meeting of spiritual

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OUT THERE GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. minds, learning & growing from each other. Door entry $3. Elaine 573 5361 The Tauranga Wedding Show ASB Arena, Baypark 10am – 4pm. Featuring over 90 exhibitors with fantastic prizes & giveaways & lots more!

Theosophical Society “Maori Spirituality” presented by Dean Flavell, at Tauranga Yoga Club, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover costs.

All welcome. June 576 6106 Waihi Beach Arts & Crafts Fair June 1 at Waihi Beach Community Centre 10am - 3.30pm. $3 entry. 07 863 5571 Z-Nail Gang Premiere At Pongakawa Action Centre 4.30pm.

Monday 26 May

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 7.15pm.

First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave & Fri at Memorial Hall cnr Devonport Rd & 11th Ave (QE2). Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial art which teaches self defence techniques & boost self-confidence. Classes Mon, Weds, Thurs 7-9pm & Sat 10am-12pm. Kids classes Tues & Thurs 4.30-5.20pm. At 22/3 Macdonald St, Mt Maunganui. 021 264 3211 Capoeira Tauranga Brazilian martial art combining elements of dance, acrobatics & music. Term 2 - Mon 4.30-5.30pm.

Thurs 7-8.30pm at Martial Arts Academy, 154 1st Ave West. First class free. Scott 578 5344 info@tmaa.co.nz 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.

Come Dancing & Learn to Dance St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave Te Puke 6.30pm. Sequence dance lessons for beginners & people wishing to improve. Partners are required for our dancers. Gordon 572 0060 Diabetes Tauranga Offering education, support & advocacy for anyone living with diabetes. 571 3422 or info@diabeteshelp.org.nz Fire Brigade Bowling Club Club tournament - pairs at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. Plate please.

Sharon 543 3929 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Genealogy Friendly Group Meet in the Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1pm. Assistance offered to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Daphne 575 4674

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem

Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Hello Monday Shake it up Tea Party 10am. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life.

David 576 9764 Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Mon & Thurs. Names in by 6.45pm. New members welcome. Joy 574 8003 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome.

Karen 576 0443 Parkinsons Society Exercise class weekly Tauranga, Te Puke & Whakatane.

Red Tulip support meetings monthly Tauranga, Katikati & Whakatane. www. parkinsons.org.nz or Kylie 07 218 0620 Silver Singers Choir New members required to join & rehearse every Mon at St Stephens Church Hall, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. 579 2465 Taekwon Do The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871 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

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Every effort has been made to ensure that these times and tides are correct, no responsibility will be accepted for any inaccuracies, omissions, or misuse or misinterpretation of the values for tides and times published.

Another week of great weather, warm water and good fishing. On the “if it’s not broken don’t fix it” premise, we’ve been continuing to work the deeper water with good consistent results. We’ve been getting good mixes of snapper and tarakihi, with a few trevally and kingies (mainly undersize) as well. One consistent quirk has been we’ve had to be right on the mark, miss the fish by 20m and they will not come, reanchoring is the only option, which can be frustrating with frequent small wind shifts moving the boat. A breezy SW saw water temps drop a bit, 23* early in the week, around 20* on Sunday, but we’re still getting a few skippies every day, and a marlin was caught over the weekend, so we’re hoping that the warm currents continue to bring the fish into the shallower water.

Courtesy of Tauranga Marine Charters - www.taurangamarinecharters.co.nz

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

4lb Hen Rainbow trout caught by Cameron Wolting fly fishing on Lake Rotoiti Email your catch (High Resolution Jpeg) to photos@thesun.co.nz, subject line ‘Catch of the Week’, name, age, contact details & description of fish and location & be in to WIN!

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The Weekend Sun Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club.

Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm.

Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Colleen 544 4676 Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start.

Ladies Day. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start.

Champion/Champion Pairs 4-7pm.

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 Tauranga Sequence Dance Club Every Mon & Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St 7.30pm. Come dancing, tutoring given. Alwyn 574 0458 Toughlove Parent Support Group

Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194 Vision Probus Club Meets fourth Mon in the Washington Room, Armitage Hotel 10am. 579 2289 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.1510.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272

Tuesday 27 May

2014 @ Face2Face 36d McDonald St, Mt Maunganui, opp Nosh Cafe.

Clothing, coffee, healing, hot chocolate, ice-blocks, jewellery, soda, tea.

Everything 50c - $2.

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 Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group.

Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm.

Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 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 Bokwa Fitness At Bethlehem Primary School Hall 6pm. Dance your way to a healthier & fitter you. Easy steps to sign language. Got at your own pace.

Instructor Mikki 021 773 657 www. bokwafitness.com/ Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Colleen 576 7610 Chen Wu Kuan Kung Fu Traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu developing strength, stamina & flexibility.

Term 2 - Tues & Thurs juniors 4.15-5.15pm. Adults 5.307.30pm at Martial Arts Academy, 154 1st Ave West. First class free. Ray 0220 776 484 info@tmaa.co.nz Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Under the Gracie anti-bullying programme.

Term 2 - Tues at Martial Arts Acad-

emy, 154 1st Ave 4.30-5.30pm. First class free. Eru 0277 525 534 email: info@tmaa.co.nz 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

Wednesday 28 May

Hillier Centre 1.30pm. Speaker: David Wadpole. Maureen 576 3256

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted for

Fibromyalgia Support Group Meeting Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem

Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome no partner required. Maria 544 1680 Mount Aglow All ladies invited to meeting at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui 9.45am. Join us if you need a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Heather Anne – testimony. Shared lunch to follow. All welcome. Raewyn 574 6967 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session.

Maxene 575 0162

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm.

Weds Plus, Thurs club night & new dancers 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall.

543 1063 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

Saintly Shakers Preschool Music

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

Music, dance, play, fun & morning tea.

Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm.

Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm.

Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Club Club night at Greerton Hall, Tauranga.

Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687 Starz 10 Pin Bowling League Every Tues at 13th Ave 9.30am. Play in pairs.

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

McSwiggan’s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen.

Blackboard Concert 7.30pm. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Special programme: ‘The Zodiac: Myths & legends of the Stars.’

By astronomer & author Richard Hall.

576 1943

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. New players & visitors welcome. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $4. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Target Rifle Club Club night Tues at indoor range in Elizabeth St West 7pm. Target shooting using .22 target rifles. All equipment supplied for new shooters. New members & casual shooters welcome.

Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Widow & Widowers Club For people living alone, meet at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292 Zumba Fitness Tues & Thurs at Otumoetai Sports & Rec Centre, Fergusson Park 9.15am. $7 casual & bring a friend for free.

Baywide Community Law Service Drop in clinic every

Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm.

No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic.

For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342 Freemasons Gate Pa Lodge meet at Harini Freemasons Masonic Centre.

Ph/txt Glen 572 4972 or 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Championship Pairs (Roycroft Trophy) at Greerton Hall 7pm. Names in book.

Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation.

Mark 0274 444 945

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Ladies 50+ invited to join Weds

at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms At Bethlehem Town Centre, shop C1, behind PO, open 1-3pm. www.healingrooms.co.nz.

Prayer for healing. 0211100878 ICONZ for Girls Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400

Institute of Professional Engineers

(IPENZ) Centenary. Panel discussion: “Life in Tauranga in 100 years.”

Bongard Centre, Cameron Rd 7.30pm.

Otumoetai Care & Craft Group

Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783 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. 573 5055

Tauranga Midweek Tramping Group

Motutapere Hut via either Sentinel Rock off-track or Tuahu Track. Grade moderate, approx 5.5hrs. Sheryl 574 3743

Tauranga Senior Badminton Club

Every Weds & Mon 7.30pm onwards.

Racquets available. All welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

AGM 5.30pm, mini rotational expo doors open 6.45pm (no earlier due to AGM) 7pm start. Spaces limited. Art Gallery, Commerce Lane, Te Puke. $5.

Te Puke Toy Library 248 Jellicoe St, opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke Weds to Sat 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476 The NPGHS Old Girls Assn AGM at Raft Cafe, Chapel St 11am. New members welcome. Ruth 574 7004

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 tschathamtga@gmail.com Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri at Fergusson Park Sports Centre (end of Tilby Dr, Matua) 9.30-10.40am. $12 casual. Stella 0210 249 3690

Thursday 29 May

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

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

Army Cadets (WBOP Cadet Unit)

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

Email: admin@wbopcu.org.nz Bokwa Fitness Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 6pm. Dance your way to a healthier & fitter you. Easy

steps to sign language. Got at your own pace.

Instructor Sarah 021 773 657 www.bokwafitness.com/ Club Mt Maunganui Seniors Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia every Thurs 12.45pm.

John 575 2422 Community Bible Study International At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth Bible study until July 4. Jack & Betty 544 3809 Feldenkrais Movement Class At Yoga Centre 1.30pm. Gisella 544 4823 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

Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, Intersex Youth

Under 26 all welcome at Tauranga Pryde rainbow youth group 6.30pm for socialising & support. Kat 022 353 6968 Healing Rooms At Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires Coffee Shop, first & third Thurs 10.30am - 12.30pm. Second & fourth Sat 1.30- 3.30pm. No appointment necessary. No charge. 021 154 0978 or www.healingrooms.co.nz Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family.

New members welcome. 578 3040 Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in meditation classes. Beginners welcome. Classes are self contained so start any date. Cost $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes, next class June 5 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777

Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Meet 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 Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa at Defy. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Tauranga Creative Fibre Exhibition

“Colour Up” at Baycourt June 5-8 10am 4pm daily. Guest exhibitors: Rene Corder Evans & Tauranga Potters.

Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am.

Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

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

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

Authentic music every Thurs at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry pp - supper included. Maria 576 7326 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 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

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 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/

Children’s Traditional Thai Kickboxing Term 2 Friday’s at Martial Arts Academy, 154 1st Ave West 4.305.30pm. First class free.

Alexis 021 050 0574 email: info@tmaa.co.nz

Clothes Lovers & Hoarders Sale And release party

at May St Scout Hall, 13 May St, Mt Maunganui 7-10pm. Attendees invited to bring their clothes, shoes, handbags, hats etc all labelled with their name & price on a hanger to sell on the night.

Entry $10. www.goodfairyservices.com Documentary Nights Every 2nd Fri 7pm. Many interesting & thought provoking subjects covered. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611

Free Immigration Assessment By Licenced Immigration Adviser. Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. For appointment ph Iryna Stewart 543 9125

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

Email julie@thesun.co.nz or Fax

Free Immigration Clinic

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

Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling League Join our

friendly league playing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 Pin 1pm (3 games). We play in pairs. Judy 543 4124

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Championship Pairs at Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914

Katikati Folk Club Concert

A traditional & contemporary mix. UK musician Geoff Grainger & local singer/ songwriter Saelyn Guyton share the bill, at Katikati Bowling Club 7.30pm. www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz Kirtan Gathering Last Fri of month at Yoga Ananda in Historic Village, 17th Ave 7.30-9pm. Bhadra or Bela 552 0073

Papamoa Hills Night Walk

June 13 & 14 from 6pm.

Entry $20, 13yrs + only.

Prior entry only, no entries on the night for safety reasons. An amazing night walk through Papamoa Hills to Summerhill Trails to enjoy coffee & cake. www. enteronline.co.nz NZ Breast Foundation fundraiser.

The Revolution Tour Night Concert 7pm at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Tickets $10 at the door.

571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga.

Deadline 3pm Tuesdays.

Contributions should be less than 20 words.

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The Weekend Sun

By Winston Watusi

The world of music keeps spinning Once again the music world is busy, busy, busy – albums, bands, gigs, the thrills never end.

It’s almost enough to bring on another ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful’ column. Except I’m not particularly cheerful this week as the world seems to be collapsing. Rolf Harris, responsible for many wonderful early musical memories (yes, I still know all the words of ‘Two Little Boys’) is in court as I write on charges too horrible to contemplate. Cricketers that were once my heroes are accused of rigging games for years. Everywhere I look it seems that my childhood heroes were either cheats, liars, or worse. It’s depressing.

Thank heavens for music And, as I said, there’s a whole bunch of it happening at the moment.

A couple of gigs first...

Dave Roy & Synapsis - Blue Elephant

With hope-tinged trepidation I settled into the sweet spot on the couch, and pushed play. And so we did. In late night blue-hazed bar-land; into the rambling, shambling, musings and ruminations of Mr Roy. Once again, we find Mr Roy directing a rolling maul of talented and accomplished local master musicians. And, once again, his co-conspirators deliver the goods in spades, with elegant (and often stunningly beautiful) cool, late night café jazz, bent to

Following up last week’s column about Derek Toner’s debut album (find it online at Sunlive), Derek’s more regular band Nine Mile Stone is performing a May Music Month show at Major Toms, Mount Maunganui on Saturday, May 31. It will feature the stripped-down four-piece band and there’s no cover charge. Things start at 9pm.

That same weekend, which is Queen’s Birthday weekend, also sees a big event happening just down the road in Rotorua when the annual Rotorua Blues Festival (which is pretty much the country’s default National Blues Festival) takes over the town for another bash.

The festival runs from Wednesday, May 28, through to Monday, June 2, but the main action happens on the weekend, making it perfect for a day-trip from Tauranga. The line-up is pretty cool and includes a couple of Australian acts, guitarist Shaun Kirk and band Cadillac Walk. Also on the bill are

a broad range of musical stylings, from ocean to bayou, folk to funk, but all still in that “last man down” jazz/ blues bar on the wrong side of the river.

The trip we take this time finds the world of Roy a more considered and contemplative place. Still viewed from the boomer perspective of one eye on the start, the other to

Ralph Bennet-Eades, the Mike Garner Band with Neil Billington (both now back from Japan), Neil Findlay and Robbie Laven, the B-Side Band, Kokomo, Brilleaux, Rich Alexander, Eastslide Blues, and Say What.

Too good to miss

Most of this happens for free on Rotorua’s ‘Eat Street’, which is lined with bars and restaurants and is now – amazingly enough – covered! Music runs there all day Saturday and Sunday and there are also afternoon music cruises on the Lakeland Queen and a special concert at the Novotel on Saturday night. It’s too good to miss, so check it out at www.bopblues.com/bluesfest And the Music Month CDs keep coming too. Below is a review of Dave Roy’s most recent (available from shavida@ihug.co.nz) and I’ve just received new albums from Marion Arts and Oscar Laven, both of which are fantastic. watusi@thesun.co.nz

the end, it is nevertheless completely relevant, sympathetic and serendipitously beguiling for those of us with permanent press faces and fledgling man boobs.

Though Mr Roy’s vocal abilities (as alluded by the man himself on the title track), are quite range-bound, skilful arrangements and sympathetic music

styles go far in mitigating the evident limitations. Combined with a much more assured and comfortably relaxed delivery of lyrics – which can still on occasion be a little awkward – vocal dexterity becomes irrelevant. The tales and commentaries are, regardless, seductive and compelling.

This collection of works does not merely ask we sit back and be entertained by the aural delicacies contained therein; it invites us to engage and involve, to share the road with a fellow traveller, and in so doing come away the richer for it.

Review by: Tony Moon.

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Guys and Dolls on show

Former student Dave Wilson and his wife Lisa are directing this year’s production ‘Guys and Dolls’ on next month at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre.

Set in New York in the 1950s, the musical follows a touching story based around the bright lights and shady corners of Times Square.

Anchored by a 50-strong student cast – not including the band, technical department and stage crew – the musical is described as a “very colourful show varnished with a gloss of light-hearted charm and well-meaning”.

Dave and Lisa have produced a number of musical theatre shows including, ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ starring Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt and ‘The Full Monty’, with Lisa teaching dance and performing arts for about 25 years.

Taking their experience back to school is proving a real motivation for the couple.

“To see modern students taking on such a timeless pastime, rising to the challenges of

The Matua Sunday 25 – Blaze 3-6pm.

McSwiggans Irish Pub Saturday 24 – Figure 8 7-10pm.

The Crown and Badger Friday 23 – Shabang.

Saturday 24 – Shabang.

By Zoe Hunter

Sky and his gamblers and Adelaide and the hot box dancers.

Well-known identities in Tauranga’s performing arts scene are directing Otumoetai College’s musical production in an effort to enhance the school’s theatre experience.

Comida Andy Craw 6-9pm.

Mount RSA Friday 23 – Tony Wellington 7.30pm.

Saturday 24 – Richard Middleton 7.30pm.

Sunday 25 – Andy Bowman 4.30pm.

learning new skills and discovering the magic of theatre, is such a thrill in today’s technological world,” says Dave.

Otumoetai College head drama teacher Mandy Rowe is delighted to bring in external directors for the production.

“Not only does it expose our students to fresh voices, skills and ideas to help them grow as performers, it also gives the students another connection with the community outside of the college which we feel is very important as we prepare them for life beyond the school grounds.”

‘Guys and Dolls’ is at ASB Baycourt June 5-8. Tickets are available from Baycourt.

Te Ope Whakaora

Quilting group celebrating 25 years on A small advert hidden within a 1989 newspaper seeking interest in forming a quilters’ club blossomed into a popular haven for Tauranga women.

still meet regularly at the Arts and Crafts Centre.

“Mostly people bring their own work and work on that for the duration of the meeting,” says Jenni.

“We help one another and we might have a day with a tutor, who will teach you a new technique.”

The group also makes quilts to donate to charities, and sends blankets overseas to countries in need.

But for Jenni, it’s the solid friendships built during hours and hours of quilting that keeps her coming back.

A celebratory birthday lunch is planned for June 7 at Daniels in the Park, Tauranga. All former members are invited and can phone Alison Stockley for tickets on 579 2967.

By Corrie Taylor

Twenty-five years later, the Tauranga Patchworkers and Quilters Group is celebrating its quarter century birthday on June 7.

“About nine people responded to that advert, and we met for one year at the Boys’ College,” says club president Jenni Hoven.

“We then proceeded to the Art and Craft Centre on Elizabeth St. We met on Friday all day and Tuesday night twice-monthly.”

Jenni, one of two remaining founding members, says it’s great to see the club last so long.

Peaking at 90 members in Committee member Elizabeth Dennis and recent years, the club now founding member Nan Hawker display quilts has about 50 women, who made during a club meeting. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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BAD NEIGHBOURS (R16) Drug Use, X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Sex Scenes & Off Lang. Seth

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Mon 3:30pm. Tue 3:20, Story of Jesus. Final Days! Fri 1:00pm.

Sat 7:30pm. Sun 4:20pm. Tue 5:50pm. 6:00pm. Wed 6:05pm.

THE LEGO MOVIE (2D)

Low Level Violence. Sunday

Woody Allen pimps out John Turturro (O Brother, Where Art Thou) to love-hungry women in this comedy,

written and directed by Turturro himself. Co-stars Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara and Liev Schreiber.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to ‘Fading Gigolo’ for lucky readers who can tell us who the director is.

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

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X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (3D) (M) Violence & Offensive Language.

The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history.

Fri 1:00, 6:00. Sat 3:25, 8:40pm.

Sun 12:25, 5:20pm. Mon 6:05pm.

Tue 12:50, 8:40pm. Wed 3:30pm.

GODZILLA (3D) (M) Viol.

Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The world’s most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures.

6:00. SatPLAYING 3:25, 8:40pm.

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Fair features something for all If you’re after a gift or something nice for yourself – then head to the ninth annual Waihi Beach Art and Craft Fair this Queen’s Birthday weekend.

It’s all happening on Sunday, June 1, with doors opening 10am-3.30pm – and you don’t want to miss it.

More than 80 stalls with all sorts of New Zealand-

made arts and crafts will overflow the Waihi Beach Community Centre.

From greeting cards to corrugated iron art, felted hats and gloves, silver jewellery, hand-made furniture, lots of preserves to smoked salts for cooking, pets beds and coats, clothing cushions, collectors’ wee bears, to amazing art– it’ll all be for sale at very good prices.

With spaces booked up early, this year a record number of new stallholders are offering great variety.

Fair-goers can also catch-up with friends at the onsite cafe, courtesy of Waihi Beach RSA ladies.

Entry is $3 each, and children under 12 years old enter for free.

Right: Stallholder Ruth Flanagan, with her creations and other items that will be on sale at the Waihi Beach Art and Craft Fair.

Spotlight on lychee for cocktail fun To continue the Cocktail product theme, one of the more unusual ingredients around would have to be ‘lychee’ or ‘litche’.

It’s been grown and cultivated in China for more than 2000 years, but these days tends to sit at the back of the bar, gathering dust, as not too much is known about how to use it well.

The aroma of lychee smells like fresh Turkish Delight, while the rich, decadent, floral and slightly spicy flavours will lift and enhance many tropical cocktails you can create at home.

Just be careful of your measures, as it can mask other liqueurs, yet its smoothness binds extremely

well with fresh fruit juices and muddled fruit.

I use a maximum of 15ml of Paraiso lychee with all of my tropical cocktails, as you want the delicate, rich flavours to impress – not smother – the drink.

Lychee can also be used to freshen up a boring soda or mineral water. Or add 10ml lychee, a squeeze of fresh lime, and lots of ice to a tall glass and top with chilled lemonade. It’s possibly a break from the old Mojito this summer?

Use Google to find more wonderful and inspirational recipes. Don’t be afraid to give lychee a try and ‘drink outside the square’.

Mural tours

Katikati Open-Air Art is now taking group bookings for tours of the town’s murals. The town has 51 murals and works to tour, with groups of eight-10 people most suitable.

Tours last about one hour and cost $10 per person. To book tours, call 549 5250.

Visiting youth to sing

Katikati’s St Paul’s Presbyterian Church has organised for the North Shore Youth Choir and North Shore Youth Orchestra to perform a

The Weekend Sun has a $50 The Phoenix voucher to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us what the aroma of lychee smells like, from this column.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, May 28.

concert in town this Saturday, May 24, from 4pm.

The concert, at the church on the corner of SH2 and Mulgan St, is a free event but donations are welcome.

Folk gig on

Katikati Folk Club’s May 30 concert will feature pub singer, street and folk musician Geoff Grainger from the UK and local, singer-songwriter Saelyn Guyton.

The gig promises a mix of traditional and contemporary music, at Katikati Bowling Club in Park Rd from 7pm.

Door tickets cost: adults $20, members $15, school children gain free entry. See www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz

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Free technology expo in town 2014 TECHNOLOGY FOR SMARTER BUSINESS TAURANGA EXPO

Some of the most innovative technology solutions to support Bay of Plenty businesses will be on display at a free, open to the public Technology for Smarter Business expo next week.

The event, on May 29 at Baycourt, will see more than 20 exhibitors showcasing products and services which can increase productivity and maximise business potential.

Priority One project manager Annie Hill says the expo, organised by Priority One on behalf of Western Bay of Plenty ICT Cluster, has a strong focus on technology for business.

“It will be a chance for companies to discover innovative solutions that can reduce overheads, increase profile, and help staff build knowledge and future proof businesses.

“It’s about working smarter, not harder.”

On display will be the latest solutions to manage information, enable better decision making, streamline business processes and work remotely.

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In addition to disaster recovery, Cloud solutions are particularly relevant for small businesses owners wanting to keep their capital costs down, as well as tradespeople needing to communicate with staff on the road.

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This makes for a more personal relationship.

Blocked drains are not a worry for Jeff, who can complete a camera inspection of the drain to help get to the bottom of the problem.

Jeff realises his reputation depends on good quality work and does his utmost to deliver.

The Cyclone chainsaw comes with a carry case, bar cover, fuel mixing container and tools.

Papamowers has introduced a new range of chainsaws, blowers and brush cuttertrimmer combi.

The 45cc engine chainsaw has a 16-inch bar, or optional 18-inch bar, and weighs a total 4.9kg. The 52cc has an 18-inch bar, or optional 20-inch bar, weighing a total 5kg.

Both safety approved models have a carry case, bar cover, fuel mixing

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The combi has a trimmer head and blade as standard. Optional extras include a hedge trimmer attachment or pole saw attachment.

The blower is a 26cc engine with the option of an easily fitted vacuum kit, weighing a total 5.4kg.

The Cyclone range of outdoor power equipment is exclusively sold by specialist servicing retailers.

The new range comes with a twoyear domestic warranty, extendable to five years (conditions apply).

Customers leave the shop with a pre-checked, ready-to-use investment and the security of a specialist servicing retailer.

Papamowers services, repairs and sells new and second-hand lawnmowers, ride-ons, chainsaws, trimmers and general outdoor power equipment.

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public notices

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The Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust (TECT) is administered by six Trustees, three of whom retire by rotation this year. Nominations are sought from eligible TECT consumers for the election of three Trustees to hold office for the next four years. Retiring Trustees can stand for re-election if they choose.

To stand for election a candidate must be a TrustPower account holder residing in Tauranga City or Western Bay of Plenty. The nomination paper and candidate handbook are available by phoning the Independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, on the free phone election helpline 0508 666 337, or by visiting the TECT office at Level 2, the HUB, 525 Cameron Road, Tauranga, or from www.tect.org.nz A candidate information meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 20 May 2014 at the TECT office, Level 2, the HUB, 525 Cameron Road, Tauranga. This meeting is to give prospective candidates information about the Trust, the election process, and the requirements for completing the nomination documents including profiles etc.

Nominations must be in the hands of the Independent Returning Officer no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 4 June 2014.

If an election is required it will be carried out by postal and internet voting. Voting documents will be distributed late in June 2014 with voting closing at 12 noon on Friday 25 July 2014. Candidate names will be shown in alphabetical order on the voting documents.

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Preparation of Christ In his book ‘Protection From Deception’, Derek Prince, explains there are two end-time Churches mentioned in Scripture: the true Church, which is the Bride of Christ and the false Church, which is the harlot Church.

He adds “we will either be the Bride, a member of the true Church, or we will be the harlot, a member of the false Church. No alternatives exist”.

It’s therefore important we are walking in truth, according to God’s Word, to ensure we are part of the true Church.

Paul says in Ephesians 5:25–27: “Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her, that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word, so that He might present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish”.

This portrayal of the Bride of Christ is important, because Paul explains the preparation and purification of the Bride of Christ comes by the cleansing water of the Word of God.

Another translation speaks about the Church being made ready for Christ through immersion in the Word of God. Clearly, both our personal ‘perception’ and our ‘reception’ of the Scriptures are important if we’re to be made clean by being immersed in the Word of God. It means we need to believe what Paul declares in 2 Timothy 3:16–17: “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work”.

A.W. Tozer declared: “I believe that much of our religious unbelief is due to a wrong conception of and a wrong feeling for the Scriptures of Truth”.

I’d add this is the cause of much of the deception and error and falsehood in the Church.

Holding on to His Word, as truth we might be cleansed by the washing of water with the Word.

By Peter Whitcombe

Son’s ascension a comforter

By Stephen Tyrrell, South City Baptist Church Tauranga

Sunday Gatherings 10:00 am Mount Sports Club 51 Miro Street Blake Park The Mount

www.stlukeschurch.org.nz

For many of us, as Christians, during the last few weeks we have celebrated the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This is a most important time in the Christian calendar as it marks the events of God sending his Son Jesus to die in our place, for our sins, through the terrible means of death, crucifixion. If this was all there was to the story, Christianity would be a defeated faith and Christians would be defeated people. But the story does not end there.

On the third day Jesus

overcame death and rose from the grave. He was seen by many people following his resurrection.

Forty days later Jesus takes his eleven remaining followers up to the Mount of Olives and ascends back to the father in heaven. We call this “the ascension” and the actual date in our calendar is this coming Thursday. As well as the miraculous way in which Jesus went back into heaven there are three things that come out of this event: 1: He returned to the Father and the God head (Father, Son and

Holy Spirit are united again in heaven.

2: He promises to send another comforter (The Holy Spirit) to be with us and in us forever.

3: He promises that one day he will return to earth and take us home to be with the father.

We live today in this time frame from when Jesus returned to the father and when he comes again. So physically Jesus is absent from us (as he no longer walks on earth) but we are filled with his Holy Spirit.

It would be easy for us to say “I wish I was one of the disciples and have Jesus walk with me each day” but the truth is that as a follower of Jesus we have him with us all day every day as his Holy Spirit lives in us.

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Highlighting the benefits of play The importance of play in children’s lives is being highlighted next week in the shape of Toy Library Awareness Week.

Running from May 25-31, the week places emphasis on the benefits of playtime and raises awareness of toy libraries’ roles in the community.

Toy libraries operate similarly to book libraries, offering hundreds – sometimes thousands – of toys to be rented for two weeks for between $1-5.

They are run by parent volunteers and receive no government funding or support.

Otumoetai Toy Library co-chairperson Kiri Prentice hopes the awareness week will highlight the

benefits of toy libraries to more parents.

“Some toys are very expensive or bulky, so parents might not want them in their home. It’s also a good way of testing before you buy.”

Kiri says the libraries are especially helpful for first-time parents in figuring out what to buy.

Members can pick and choose different toys for children age 0-five years old.

The awareness week coincides with World Play Day on Wednesday, May 28.

Kiri says the importance of child’s play is often overlooked, and she encourages

parents to make time for it.

“Play is quite vital for children’s development in so many different areas.”

It teaches shapes and colours, language, social skills, problem solving, textures and space, and more, says Kiri.

Toy libraries feature across the Western Bay, with libraries in Otumoetai, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke.

By Corrie Taylor

Kiana Schoeser, 3, tests out one of the toys available to rent at Otumoetai Toy Library.

Children tackle bullying

Tauranga children are today participating in events aimed at reducing bullying, for Pink Shirt Day. The Tauranga Girl Guide District is hosting a workshop at Baden Powell Centre in for girls aged from five and young women.

Protect Self Defence teacher Christine Young will be leading a self-defence module at today’s workshops. Children aged five-plus begin the module at 5.30pm, and ages nine-plus start 7pm.

Entry is via gold coin donation, with proceeds to Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa.

MasterChef New Zealand winners Maketu sisters Kasey and Karena Bird are keeping with their pink theme by speaking up against bullying at Te Puke Intermediate School today.

Arataki Primary School is also jumping on board, by inviting dance group Revolution to the school at 11.45am to express antibullying messages in a “cool way”.

Gifting smiles to Malawi children A Tauranga woman is this weekend hosting a garage sale to raise money for World Vision to help children living in Malawi.

Hosted by Kaz Weatherley, the garage sale at Kid Country Early Learning Centre on Saturday is to purchase goats and chickens or provide funds for better healthcare and education for Malawi families through World Vision’s Smiles initiative.

“We are asking the parents and anyone in the community to help us out by donating any good saleable goods to the centre for us to sell on Saturday,” says Kaz. The garage sale is at Kid Country Early Learning Centre on May 24 from 8am to 11am.

A city empowered

read. If you cannot find it on the council’s website, please email me and I will personally send you the report.

I was shocked during last year’s council election where candidates were throwing around financial comments that were ludicrously wrong. The information was made public, but it obviously wasn’t readerfriendly. We’ve responded by making our latest performance report more public-friendly.

Get off the grass

precarious dependence on the land.

New Zealand’s over-reliance on dairy in particular and primary industries in general leaves our economy in a vulnerable state.

While other similarlypopulated countries have invested and continue to invest in research and development in knowledge-based industries, we continue to focus on land-based products.

Supporting families

communities are happy communities. With our beaches, bush walks and fresh air, we all agree our region is a fantastic place for children to grow up, so I’m delighted we’ll be able to further ensure the wellbeing of our youngsters.

Several years ago, we spent more money funding medical schools, meaning our universities are now training more doctors than ever before. Those GPs will now be graduating in time to support any increased demand on doctors’ visits.

Planning for our coasts

like development, dredging, reclamation and mangrove management.

The committee also signed off a Coastal State of the Environment report, which provides an overview on the state of our coastal environment, and gives context to the policy direction included in the Coastal Environment Plan.

The State of the Environment report will be released in the next few weeks and provides a fascinating snapshot of the issues and health of our coastal resources and landscapes.

Knowledge is power, and this council wants to empower the community with the right information to help us make informed decisions.

While elected members debate each issue, no matter how big or small, we do not lose sight of our role as governing directors of a public organisation.

This week at council we reviewed the organisation’s performance report for the last four months. It’s an easy Last week professor Shaun Hendy was in Tauranga talking about New Zealand’s economic future.

It was heartening to see a full house when he spoke at the Tauranga Art Gallery for the Venture Centre’s inaugural event.

It’s also heartening to hear professor Hendy talk sense about what needs to happen to lift our country out of its

There’s been a lot of talk during the last couple of weeks about what Bill English’s sixth budget means for the people in and around our region.

One of the highlights for me is the announcement trips to the doctor will be free for under 13 year olds.

Prescriptions will also be free for children.

This is hugely important.

Healthy Kiwi children are more likely to grow up to be healthy adults. And healthy

The Resource Management Act planning process is convoluted, and costly and time-consuming.

Finally, after a two-year development process, the Regional Direction and Delivery Committee of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has signed off the Proposed Regional Coastal Environment Plan for public notification.

This plan is important because it sets objectives for our coastal environment, and policies and rules for what can and can’t be done in its environs. The plan covers matters

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