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GLASS FUSING an introduction workshop into understanding how glass fuses & making your own jewellery or coasters. $50 + materials 1 - 4pm Sat 22nd Sept. Ph 571 3726 Clay Art Studio Historic Village, 17th Ave.
bible digest
“FOR THE EYES of the Lord are on the righteous & his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Peter 3:12
cars for sale
1985 FORD LASER 1500cc, has reg & wof only $700 Ph 027 253 3377 CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Vehicle Finance available from Heartland Finance. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz
childcare
EXPERIENCED CARERS available for homebased care. Great references. Available to meet anytime. 24hr care, including weekends, Oscar after school care. Pickups & drop offs neg. WINZ Subsides available. $5 p/h - Nappies food etc neg. Enrolling now! Ph Lisa 027 758 5774
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COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ONSITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078 PC RUNNING SLOW? Basic PC service to improve performance for only $20 plus a free consultation on hardware/ software upgrades. Based in Tauranga. Call us today 571 2340 or 027 842 5346 VIRUS & SPYWARE removal. Upgrades, servicing and repairs Free call out and quotation New power supply $70 fitted Motherboards From $100 fitted.
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All work has 12 month warranty. Laptops from $300 Desktops from $125. Wanted - faulty pc & laptops. Ph Crystal Computing 07 579 5860 or 021 156 0055
dance partners
WANTED MALE ballroom dance partner, must be committed for practices and competitions. Aged between 8 & 12. No experience needed. Ph 027 411 7652
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CASH2U no credit check, www.cash2u.co.nz or txt ‘4 ME’ plus your name to Alison 021 214 9559 or 022 102 5713
flatmate wanted
LARGE RURAL HOUSE Apata/ Omokoroa Area. $70 pw & expenses. Must be working. No kids or pets. Ph Molly 021 158 6360
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CAR PARTS 671 blower, needs rebuild $500. 318 valiant motor, needs rebuild, offers. AP5 Valiant diff, offers. Ph 027 699 8356 NEXT YEARS FIREWOOD only $75 per cube, get in quick. Free delivery. Ph scott 027 462 4769
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ORCHIDS BROMELIADS & clivias on display & for sale at the Tauranga Racecourse 21 - 23 Sept, 10am - 4pm daily $3 entry PAVERS factory seconds half price. 53 Hull Rd, Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 SMALL CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887
gardening
LAWNS AND GARDENS regular maintenance occasional tidy-ups shrub care garden rubbish removed. Free quote All size jobs considered. www.christhegardener.co.nz Ph 578 5825
health & beauty
DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, phobias, addictions. Target the true cause Feel the results quickly www.innerwise.co.nz or Ph Debbie 543 3670 LOSE WEIGHT feel great! Join a ‘New Look’ clinic in your area. Healthy eating with real food. Ph Bernice now 576 4848
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house sitter
FREE HOUSE SITTERS 12 years experience Tauranga area. Middle aged couple. Outstanding references. Available from the 21st October to 19th December. Ph 543 3457 or 027 302 8328 PROFESSIONAL HOUSE minder available. Do you want peace of mind that your treasured home is in trustworthy hands while you are away on holiday. Excellent references. Available from October. Ph Cathie 022 162 8301
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HOW ARE You Feeling? Become the person you want to be. Emotional/Health/Weight/ Relationships or Financial problems can be gone! You can create change using powerful Law of Attraction techniques. Ph Toni 027 700 8900 for a personal coaching session.
livestock
AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269
mobility
MOBILITY SCOOTERS & more. Visit our showroom, 29 Burrows St, Tauranga, Ph 578 1213 Mobility Equipment & Services. ‘Supporting your independence’ STAIRLIFTS – Make life easy with a stairlift enjoy the home you love by installing an Acorn Stairlift. Call us now TOLL FREE 0800 782 475 or www.acornstairlifts.co.nz WE’RE SMALL we’re personal we know mobility scooters. Ph Pam or Ben Mobility Solutions BOP 575 2033
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HOUSE SWAP in Arrowtown for beach house near Tauranga, around end of Dec or start of Jan. Contact nathalie@lcfclubs.co.nz
ORCHIDS BROMELIADS & clivias on display & for sale at the Tauranga Racecourse 21 - 23 Sept, 10am - 4pm daily $3 entry
CAREER RESTRUCTURING? Creating opportunity from Change. Ph Chris at Balanced Success Coaching 027 548 2548 chris@balancedsuccess.co.nz www.balancedsuccess.co.nz
AN OPPORTUNITY to earn extra $$$$ with Avon before Christmas. Join my exciting team, excellent training. Ph Raewyn 575 2830 or 027 2812100
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LOVE INTERIOR FASHION? Do you have a passion for offering exceptional customer service and love fashion for the home? THEN WE WANT YOU!! • Our store in Mount Maunganui has a full-time position available and we are looking for a dynamic and inspiring person to join our team. • Proof of a positive sales background and a love of interior fashions is what we’re looking for. Send your CV to teresa.woolston@curtainstudio.co.nz or call Teresa 021 417 649 applications close 16th September 2012 www.curtainstudio.co.nz
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ALLAN HOLMES for all your carpentry lockfitting & handyman jobs around the home. Big or Small. Free quotes. Reasonable rates. Ph 021 992 678 or after hours on 07 576 3543 BUILDER 30 YEARS experience in BOP. Outdoor areas, decks, pergolas, retaining walls, fences, bathrooms, etc. Reasonable rates, free quotes, excellent references. Ph Keith today on 578 6869 or 021 377 387 BUILDER 35 YEARS experience. decks to bathrooms, sheds to additions, fences to pergolas. Free quotes. Ph Geoff 027 490 5839 or 543 4697 BUILDERS - Murray Pedersen licensed builder with his experienced team will undertake additions renovations also reclads. We can arrange plans & consents. Ph 575 7870 BUILDING / ROOFING Repairs, maintenance, spouting, cleaning, gutters, decks, fences & more!! From alterations to new work. 30yrs experience working in the B.O.P. Ph 022 121 3356 or a/h 575 8869 CARPET LAYING Affordable Rates, reliable, 20 years experience. For all your carpet needs from laying of new and 2nd hand carpet, restretching or repairs. Free measure & quote. Ph Scott 027 203 9974 or 544 6582 ELECTRICIAN A professional and affordable registered electrician. New builds alterations repairs. Ph Steve 578 0555 or 027 848 6042 GORSE SPRAYING Do you have a gorse problem? Ph today for a free quote for all gorse control. Ph Scott 027 462 4769
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STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ARE LOOKING FOR SELF EMPLOYED: BUILDERS To work under contract in the Tauranga and Rotorua area Phone: 07 577 9934 or email your details to: tauranga@goldenhomes.co.nz
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GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certified Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN BUILDING & property maintenance. Repairs, Waterblasting, house washing, roof painting. Ph Mark 543 3670 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance decks fencing pergolas painting water blasting odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Contact Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 LAWN MOWING all areas ride on available. Husband & Wife team, free quote. Ph 027 205 5654 LAWN MOWING covering Katikati through to Bethlehem Otumoetai areas. Experienced Contractor. Friendly reliable service ph Chris 027 200 8578 or a/h 549 4006 ODD JOBS Mature husband/wife team. Experienced tradesman. Painting, cleaning, gardening, etc. No job too small. Pensioner discounts. Ph/txt 027 305 2357 PAINTER / DECORATOR Interior & Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307
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TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing. Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510 TREES TREES TREES Felling, Pruning, Maintenance, Chipping, & Removal. Ph Scott Today on 027 462 4769 TREE SHRUB and hedges Trimming topping removal rubbish removal satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958
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IS YOUR trailer in need of repairs? Failed a warrant? Car & boat trailers, horse floats, transporters. I do it all, from small trailer repairs to major re-dos. Call me to come have a look, free quotes, pickups and drop offs! Ph Dave 027 325 9896 a/h 07 575 3178
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DRIVING MISS DAISY need to get to an appointment or want an outing? But don’t drive? Call us for safe friendly and reliable service. Discount offered to Total Mobility card holders. Phone Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy, 552 6614
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A DAYS OUTING – Waitomo Caves or Waitakere Rain Forest Train Trip. Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 A HOLIDAY or day-out. Every week. Small Group Tours. Door to Door Hinterland Tours Ph Kae & Rick 07 575 8118 BAYLINE COACHES Day trips, away trips or sight seeing & tours! Call for a free quote today Ph 578 3113 CURTISY TOURS Travel Club Day Trips, Katikati $55, Te Awamutu $60, Mamauku Rail Cruising $95 (include all venues, morning tea, lunch) Away Trips, 3 Days Corromandel $495, Wanganui Christmas Away and much more Ph 543 9205 MARY POPPINS Package deals for $200 per person return or coach only $60. Seats are selling fast so call Bayline now on 07 578 3113 to secure your place! SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS fully escorted owner/operated since 1978. Ph free for colour brochure today 0800 664 414. Also see www.scottsdaletours.co.nz SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER day tours for young and old. From $50 p.p. Driving Creek railway, Coromandel. Hamilton gardens & Zoo. Historic Opotiki / Whakatane. More information,Call 549 4711 or 027 848 6472
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UPCOMING TOURS - New Plymouth Garden Festival & Marlborough Sounds & Garden Tour. Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425
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ANTIQUES, BANKNOTES, collectables, coins, china, military items, stamps, scrap gold & jewellery. Lic dealer. Ph 575 9928 Brian pays top prices
ROOFING & SPOUTING Metal fascia, gutter and rainwater systems. Long run corrugate. Maintenance, repairs or replacement. Free no obligation quotes. PROFIX 027 496 5375 profixltd@xtra.co.nz ROOFING new roofs re-roofs spouting & repairs. Free quotes. Ph Chris 027 276 6348 or 572 3237 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline gutters & down pipes clean or replacement chimney repairs. Certified Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 0274 367 740
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STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING Best Buzz in the Bay, Gift Vouchers. Ph 576 7990 TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Contact Nelson 021 609 289
Tauranga, Gate Pa 54a Cook St Mortgagee Auction Great location handy to the Hospital, Tauranga Girls’ and Boys’ College, is this brick home demanding your attention. On a cross-lease section with road frontage, this is the ideal rental investment, first home and ideal for retirees. We suggest you don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
ANTIQUES, COINS, medals, china, glass, Kiwiana, Australiana, militaria, toys, anything old and interesting. 021 392913 or 07 549 0139 mark.holwerda@vodafone.co.nz
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NEEDING CASUAL WORKERS? Constant supply of hard working backpackers available for just a day’s work or weeks. Will do anything. Ph Harbour Side City Backpackers 579 4066
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RETAINING WALL SPECIALIST Pole wall crib walls tilt slab concrete walls. Excavation and levelling. The best in the business. Ph Mike 0274 942 966 a/h 07 548 1985
ROTARY HOEING Lawn preparation & sowing. Loader & blade work. Tractor mowing. Quality work & friendly service. Mini Tractor Service. Ph Murray 543 4538 or 027 200 7480
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Mortgagee Auction 12.30pm, Thursday 11th October 2012 Conference Room, Bay Palm Motel 84 Girven Road, Mt Maunganui View Sat 1.00 - 1.30 pm rwhamilton.co.nz ID# HAM24426 Lynn Eagar AREINZ 027 458 1780 office 07 839 7060 lynn.eagar@raywhite.com John Pope 027 496 3111 office 07 928 5000 john.pope@raywhite.com
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Sally Squad fun show at Lifezone Are you keen to put a bit of fun in your Sunday morning? Natalie Miller is Australia’s top kids ministry performer. She’s been a ventriloquist for 25 years and had a successful secular career before embarking into
Exalt God • Worship Jesus TAURANGA PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL, 31 Fifth Ave 10am: Worship & Communion Service Speaker: David Otway Phone: 579 2729 www.jesusfirst.org.nz COME & MEET WITH THE LORD
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full-time ministry. As a secular performer, she was nominated for 10 national awards including 2 prestigous “Mo” awards and 8 ACE Awards (nominated alongside the Wiggles and Hi-5 as Australia’s best children’s performer). Natalie started off with “Sally Squad” as her show name in 2004 which was the name of her first DVD’s and TV mini-show on The Australian Christian Channel and Shine TV (NZ). Her ministry has grown so much she now travels and tours throughout the world in churches such as
Hillsong, Planetshakers, Lakewood Church, Houston (Ps Joel Osteen), The Potter’s House, Denver (Ps Chris Hill) and The Church Las Vegas (Ps Benny Perez). In 2013 she’ll be doing her first South Africa and UK tour. Natalie’s show is known for reaching all ages and is hilarious with big belly laughs but also has a great solid message in it. Natalie Miller and the Sally Squad will be performing at Lifezone Church on Sunday September 16th at 10.00am. So bring the whole family along to 19
Amber Crescent for a FREE fun morning of laughter and Christian learning.
Natalie Miller is Australia's top kids ministry performer.
Holy Trintiy’s Alpha course The Alpha course will commence on September 25 at Holy Trinity Church at 7pm.
The course is a 10-week look at Christianity. It is the fun format and relaxed style that makes this all so different. No-one lectures you at Alpha and you can ask questions in a non-threatening and warm environment. The format of the course is a meal, followed by a DVD presentation and then an informal and relaxed discussion time over coffee. There is no cost but you can make a small donation to cover the meal cost if you wish. Why don’t you come along to the Alpha course to investigate truth. Is God truth? In fact, what is truth? This question was posed by
Pontius Pilate at Jesus Christ’s trial over 2000 years ago and still today many people are asking the same question. There is so much confusion today. “What or who can I trust anymore?” At Alpha we tackle such hard questions and you are welcome to come along with your genuine questions on Christianity and life in general. For instance, “Why is there so much evil around us?” Where do moral ethics come from and why should it matter?” “Aren’t we masters of our own fate?” If you are interested in these kinds of questions or you have an
uneasy feeling that you are not quite sure why you are actually here on this earth… come along. You need to come with an open mind and to be challenged when confronted with questions such as “Does God exist?” The Alpha course starting next week is your opportunity to ask the questions that are really important to you. You may have been raised in a church environment or may have never been to church. You may have deep spiritual beliefs or be atheistic or agnostic. Whatever you believe, most people have this deep sense that there is more to life than what they are experiencing.
Whether to protest or pray? As the Church, God’s called out company, as those who have received delegated authority from Christ, what should our response be to those things which are raised up in opposition to God and to His Word? Protest or prayer? I suggest that the Church has been quick to protest and slow to pray.
Paul says in Ephesians 6:12 that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” He says in 2 Corinthians 10:4 that “the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” Yes, the Church must have a voice and there is a place for protest but the battle for truth and holiness is spiritual and will therefore be won in the spiritual realm. Anyone can protest but only the Church has spiritual authority and only the Church can stand in prayer and with the Word of God, which is the Sword of the Spirit. On the basis of Scripture, God’s people would be more effective in getting together to pray and to intercede than we will ever be in signing petitions and joining protests, as important as it is to have a voice. By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church
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The question of marriage The issue of marriage has been in the news a lot lately. It is something that touches us all in some form. Some of us were brought up by parents who were married to each other for all their lives. Some of us were brought up by parents in a merged family situation. Others of us were brought up or are growing up in a single parent situation. Others still are growing up in a situation where their mother and father have made no formal commitment to each other. When one wonders about how something should work, how it should function properly, it is always a good idea to check out the origins, the original design and intentions of that thing. Such is surely the case when considering the question of marriage. Where did marriage come from? When was it started? Well, actually, it is a God thing. Right back at the beginning of time in the Garden of Eden God created the world, the animals, and then the pinnacle of all His creation – mankind. The first man, Adam, had named all the animals, and yet he was still alone in his need for someone to relate with on his level. So God took some of him, and created Eve. There wasn’t anything in the created universe that he can connect with in a relational fashion. And then God doesn’t just bring him another man, but wonder of wonders, the perfect complement; woman! That was the first marriage, and that set the tone for how it should be ever since. One man, married to one woman. Our laws over the centuries started out recognising morals and values set at the beginning of time. We’ve
Wheelchair basketball was all the rage at Maungatapu School this week. Photos by Bruce Barnard.
Martin Little makes a getaway.
seen that when a society veers away from those values and principles, it introduces multiple more troubles and woes. When a nation turns its back, for example, on the tried and proven reference points in law gained from the 10 commandments, we see an increase in turmoil and strife and the painful relational results we’re seeing today. It’s a sad day for New Zealand if we start off in a direction that wasn’t the original intention for the wonder, the blessedness, and the security of marriage. By Pastor Stephen Whitwell, Elim Christian Centre Tauranga.
Right: Caitlin Harris moves in to tackle wheelchair athlete Matthew Lack.
Left: Lenin Pickering in wheelchair rugby action.
Below: Mean Cuisine were out in force promoting their cook book.
The Bhoomi Pujan function performed by the Pujari Ji at the Sasnatan Dharm Hindu Temple function on September 8. Members of the Hindu community are calling for donations to help in the building of Tauranga’s first Hindu temple. For more information, email chanchal25272live.com
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Young Bay of Plenty entrepreneurs put their marketing skills to the test when they attempted to sell their products at a special Trade Day at Palm Beach Plaza in Papamoa on Saturday. Search on SunLive.co.nz to view their sales video. Photos by Tracy Hardy.
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Hannah Jensen, Josiah Mascheretti and Kameron Prosser from Bare Hands Clothing show off their garments.
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Luzanndi Greyling, Joseph Burke, Ryan Foord and Kate Burn out promoting their Tiki Touring product in Palm Beach Plaza, Papamoa.