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$$$$ MONEY for Spring. Corporate Angels Escort Agency. Ladies and Gay Males welcome for our extremely busy season. Apply in confidence to Allan 021 606 180
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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. Phone for more information 0277339686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz
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HOME BASED child care experienced carer moving to the Bay from Taranaki references available. 20hr ECE (3yrs & over) 9hr WINZ under 3s WINZ subsides. 24hr care pickup & drop offs neg $5 p/h - Nappies food etc neg. Starting 1st July ph Lisa 027 758 5774
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DESIGNER WEDDING DRESS brand new White Organza size 10 sweetheart neckline strapless. Make, Luciana. Style, Valentina. Ruffled skirt lace aplikay. A truley stunning dress that has the wow factor! Also comes with Vail which has diamantes over it. Price neg. Ph Marie for viewing/ fitting, 027 311 8920 CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887 CORRUGATED IRON from $5 per lineal metre for 5.1m X 860mm. No rust. Also 4m lengths. Ph 544 3481 PAVERS factory seconds half price. 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 STOP CRAMPING! Magnesium Cramp Berk Formula. 100 caps plus 50 caps free. $34.20 Hardy’s Bayfair Hardy’s Organic Papamoa 0800 833 333
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LONG TERM in and around ohauiti/oropi. Approx 20 hecters plus. Suitable for dry stock cattle. Ph 07 544 6566 or 027 430 1218
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LOSE WEIGHT feel great! Join a ‘New Look’ clinic in your area. Healthy eating with real food. Ph Bernice now 576 4848 NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies and Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.kiwikitz.com GREAT GUT HEALTH. Advanced Probiotics from Lifestream. 60 caps + free Bowel Biotics 100 caps $56.50. Hardy’s Bayfair, Hardy’s Organic Papamoa, 0800 833 333
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LIFESTYLE block at pikowai commuting to Tauranga Te Puke and Whakatane 4 bedroom brick home beautiful sea and rural views 6 acres grazing land horse pens heaps of shedding butchery and chiller single garage with sleepout/office. Big games room or double garage drenching race. 11.5 x 4.5 metre in ground swimming pool fully decked and fenced. This beautiful home comes with a share in the community woolshed tennis courts and cattle yards. Own water scheme. Price $550,000 - urgent sale. Ph 027 281 7427 today
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FREE HOUSE SITTERS 12 years experience Tauranga area. Middle aged couple. Outstanding references. Available from the 17th October to 19th December. Ph 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. Ph Cathie 544 9575 or 022 162 8301
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AC PETFOODS collect injured and unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269
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MOBILITY SCOOTERS wheelchairs walkers & more. Visit our showroom 29 Burrows St, Tauranga Ph 578 1213. Mobility Equipment & Services 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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BUILDER 30 YEARS experience in BOP. Outdoor areas decks pergolas retaining walls fences etc. Reasonable rates. Free quotes. Excellent references. Ph Keith today on 578 6869 or 021 377 387 BUILDER/HANDYMAN 45yrs experience, no job too small. Ph Bryan on 027 408 3905 BUILDER licensed/qualified available for all your building requirements. Contact Mark 544 4177 or 021 683 404 CHIMNEY SWEEP repairs & maintenance. Inspection report insurance receipt from $40. Also, spouting cleans repairs & replacements, roof leaks & repairs, plumbing maintenance. Ph 021 266 4025 DO YOU need a painter/ decorator? We come on time we clean up after we finish we offer a good job at a fair price. Premium products qualified tradesman pensioner discounts. 35yrs experience. Ph Steve Walker 021 230 2825 Wallace & Walker Painting Services ELECTRICIAN A professional and affordable registered electrician. New builds alterations repairs. Ph Steve 578 0555 or 027 848 6042
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GORSE SPRAYING Do you have a gorse problem? Ph today for a free quote for all gorse control. Ph Scott 027 462 4769
XERO ACCOUNTING software training. Assistance with setup ongoing training & support. Ph Wendy 027 228 3229 AERIALS REMOVAL & disposal of redundant TV aerials by a Registered Electrician form $40. Ph Mark 578 6619 or 027 578 6610 AIRCONDITIONING HEATPUMPS LG 5.2kw installed for just $2700*. All electrical services also available at low rates. Ph 027 547 3831 or 543 0062 for details. 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
GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certified Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 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
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LAWN MOWING covering Katikati through to Bethlehem Otumoetai areas. Experienced Contractor. Friendly reliable service ph Chris 027 200 8578 or a/h 549 4006 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 544 6495 or 021 575 307 RETAINING WALL SPECIALIST Pole walls, crib walls, tilt slab concrete walls. Excavation and levelling. The best in the business. Ph Mike 0274 942 966 a/h 07 548 1985 ROOFING & SPOUTING Metal fascia, gutter and rainwater systems. Long run corrugate. Maintenance, repairs or replacement. Free no obligation quotes. PROFIX 0274 965 375 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 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 SHUZI HEALTH fashion jewellery for arthritis insomnia balance aches pains many more. Hardy’s Bayfair, Hardy’s Organic Papamoa 0800 833 333 STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 0220 764 245 TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING Best Buzz in the Bay, Gift Vouchers. Ph 576 7990 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing. Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510
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TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Contact Nelson 021 609 289 TREE FELLING chipping pruning & removal. No job to big or small free quote. Ph scott 027 462 4769 TREE FELLING pruning & removal/chipping. No job to big or small. Ph Scott 0274 624 769 TREE SHRUB and hedges Trimming topping removal rubbish removal satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Steve Hockly 571 5958
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STROOS NZ tours small group tours from Katikati Waihi & Tauranga areas. Field days tours holiday events. Newsletter Ph 549 4711
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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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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 CURTIS COACHES for all your bus & coach needs. Curtisy Tours Travel Club. Day trips & away trips. Local, Cambridge, Dame Edna, Palmerston 4 days, Norfolk Island 7 days, Chatham Islands.... Ph for a newsletter 543 9205 ENERGY TO BURN! Bioactive Spirulina. Marathons. Pregnancy. Breast feeding. 200 tabs $29.90. 100gm powder $21.00. Hardy’s Bayfair, Hardy’s Organic Papamoa, 0800 833 333 MELISSA ETHERIDGE Book your seat today! Coach only $55 per person return. 6 July 2012. Phone Bayline 07 578 3113 NATIONAL FIELDAYS Book your seat today! Coach only $35 per person return. 13 - 16 June 2012. Phone Bayline 578 3113 SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS, fully escorted owner/operated since 1978. Ph free for a colour brochure today on 0800 664 414. Also see our website www.scottsdaletours.co.nz
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Serving dinner for two plus two Rehearsals are almost over for Katikati Theatre’s next production of dinner theatre, featuring two single act plays.
up a scheme that will fulfil everyone’s wishes whilst leaving their honour intact. Meat and Two Veg, is a lighthearted comedy written by Paul Beard and directed by Keith Slim Chance, written by Peter Hatcher. Gordon and directed by Diana Artistic director and club More, introduces the audience to eight members of a slimming club chairperson Julie Thomas says the second play created challenges with more problems that weight. for the actors, as they have to eat Jean, the club’s organiser, is frustrated by the late arrival of her while performing. Margaret and Arthur, members. a retired couple, invite their neighbour, Albert, over for dinner. Albert’s wife has been missing for two months. Arthur, aware that Albert has an eye for Margaret, suggests their neighbour’s smelly bonfires n to un Ba rie could indicate that Baunton, Che hearsal. b Bo s er m Albert is hiding Perfor agowan at re M y rr Ba d something, perhaps an ir Boot. Photo by Alista something sinister. Six performances, at Katikati’s When the motley collection of historic restaurant Forta Leza, will women arrive, it is clear that the be performed over two weeks, slimming aspect of their weekly Tuesday to Thursday, June 19-21 meetings is the last thing on their and Tuesday to Thursday, June minds. 26-28. The arrival of a new member, Tickets cost $40 for a meal and and bad news from the club’s head performance. office, forces the club members to Tickets are available from re-evaluate their reasons for trying Flowers on Main, Katikati, from to slim. Tuesday June 5. By Paul Kendon The ladies are forced to dream
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Local Olympic umpire Kelly Hudson says every time anyone mentions ‘London’ she gets goosebumps. The Tauranga resident will be representing New Zealand umpiring at the London 2012 Olympics and she couldn’t be more excited.
Dream come true
“To be a part of the Olympic Games is a dream come true and it is very real now there are only a few months left to go.” Kelly was offered the opportunity in November by the International Hockey Federation after they approved of her performances in a number of tournaments in 2011. “Internationally, umpires are assessed each game, and each tournament, on a number of different criteria, all with the aim of producing accurate, consistent decision-making.”
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The 30-year-old also recently won Hockey New Zealand’s Umpire of the Year award, which she says is an honour. “Officiating is a voluntary role in New Zealand and is something that I love.” There are some great names on the trophy too, including Lyn Farrell and Sarah Garnett, who both attended the Olympic Games, so it is a treat to be among such company.
Kelly has been umpiring for 14 years, beginning with compulsory umpiring duty at high school, and attended her first tournament before she was 13 years old. She began at Tauranga Intermediate in 1994, representing Waikato in Under 15 and Under 18 teams. Kelly says the best thing about her job is the people. “Every international event, I join a team of officials from all over the world, and we have only a few days to cohesively gel and perform to the highest level. “You become a close-knit unit, as the stresses and pressure of performance is so high, we live all the highs and lows together. “We have a lot of fun together, and the added bonus of travelling all over the world is pretty special.” Her goal is to keep improving and hopefully make it to another World Cup or even the next Olympic Games. “Hockey evolves so fast so it is a continuous challenge to keep up; who knows?” By Corrie Taylor
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The eternal question: who is Jesus? In Matthew 16:13–17, Jesus asks His disciples two questions. The first question was indirect in that it didn’t affect them personally: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Their responses were in essence those we hear expressed today: “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” We could add what we hear today: one of the prophets, a great teacher or a good man! And while the question relates to what is the general view, “Who do people say that Jesus Christ is?”, then it is easily deflected and it has no personal application and no per-
sonal challenge. But Jesus then turns to His disciples and He says to them directly and personally: “But who do you say that I am?” Who do you personally and individually understand that I am? The populace say John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah or one of the prophets or just a good man but “But who do you say that I am?” We are faced with a lot of questions in life and we need to make a lot of decisions over the course of a lifetime. However, the question that Jesus asks here is the most important question that we have to answer, and we all answer it in one way or another, either now, or on Judgement Day. The truth is that our decision concerning the question: “But who do you say that I am?”, and the outcomes from that decision, effectively determine eternity in the presence of God living under the love of God or eternity in the Lake of Fire, under the wrath of God. So, it is an important question with tremendously important consequences and one that no-one can or should take lightly!
If our response is that of the general populace, that Jesus is just a good man or that Jesus was just a prophet, then then we miss the mark concerning eternity with God. The Bible says that no-one comes to the Father except through Jesus Christ and that salvation is only found in Christ alone. The consequences of a wrong perception concerning who Jesus is and living out of that wrong perception is eternity in the Lake of Fire under God’s wrath. If our response is that Jesus is who He says He is and whom the Scriptures declare Him to be – God Himself made flesh and dwelling amongst us, the Christ, the Son of the living God – then we need to follow what the Scriptures teach so as to be reconciled to God. Jesus is the Second-Person of the Trinity, He is God and not just a prophet or a good man. There is salvation in no-one else, there is forgiveness only through salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. To find out more about Salvation in Christ, visit our website: http://jesusfirst.org. nz/Salvation.htm See you on Sunday. By Peter Whitcombe
Celebrating the king of kings Last weekend we celebrated Queen’s Birthday weekend and enjoyed a day off on Monday. The Queen’s Official Birthday is the selected day on which the birthday of the king or queen of the countries of
the commonwealth is officially celebrated. The date varies as adopted by each Commonwealth country, but is generally around the end of May to the start of June, to coincide with a high probability of fine weather in the Northern Hemisphere for outdoor ceremonies. The sovereign’s birthday was first officially marked in the United
Kingdom in 1748. The current Queen’s (Queen Elizabeth II) actual birthday is April 21 and so as we celebrate the occasion it’s actually not on her birthday but it is good to make that remembrance. The bible talks in several places about God through Jesus being the king of kings, giving him a status that is over and above any monarch or ruler. And example of this is in1 Timothy 6:15-16 (NIV) God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal. As we take time each year to celebrate our own birthdays, and in the last week the Queen’s birthday, it is good for us also to give the time to remember and give place to Jesus, the son of God and the King of kings and Lord of Lords By Pastor Stephen Tyrrell, South City Baptist Church Tauranga
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