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Mighty mission

Coral’s reaching for gold Coral Headey has well and truly caught the windsurfing bug, and she’s not holding back.The 14-year-old is grasping every opportunity to make 2014’s Youth Olympic Games in China – and if recent performances are anything to go by – she’s well on her way. Coral is also seeking sponsorship to help make her dream come true. See page 6 for full story. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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We should have most of the wood splinters cleaned away by Saturday and a new, reinforced mailbox capable of receiving such a hefty document, installed by Monday. The annual plan is no lightweight flyer. This is a serious piece of verbiage that makes the phone book look as unconvincing as the United Future membership list. The good folk at the council should really warn us the morning they’re sending it out, so we can make sure we wear steel cap boots that day, in case it’s dropped on a foot. The 256 pages make for some seriously eyelid-paralysing reading. It isn’t helped by the scintillating intro from the mayor, who apart from mentioning how they are throwing $43m at stormwater improvements after May’s freakish storm, waffles a bit about prioritising and consultation. Then the killer blow: a black and white picture of the councillors that looks like a school photo from 1962 of the slow learners’ class. It’s pretty much downhill from there, and the reader’s mind starts wandering as to where and how anyone is supposed to dispose of this doorstopper of a book without appearing rude – or threatening. It’s not the sort of thing you can throw out without risking pulling a tendon, or knocking someone unconscious. You could walk into a bank with this document and the tellers would all shriek “look out, he’s armed with a copy of the annual plan”. So using my skills and experience as a journalist, I set about painstakingly inves-

tigating what this document is really trying to say. And obviously, as any seasoned professional would do, I asked someone else. “Explain to me, in 15 words or less, what is really in these 256 pages of insomnia-curing flow charts, tables and spread sheets.” So my learned contacts tried to explain it. Unfortunately I fell asleep somewhere between amortisation and the intangible assets, so the answer is still anyone’s guess.

Now they tell me

Speaking of books, another I stumbled across this week (although not large enough to break any bones) was titled ‘What Makes Women Happy’. This was quite a revelation, thanks Fay Weldon. For at least 35 years I’ve been trying to figure it out by trial and error; now they tell me there’s a book. That could have saved men a lot of pain and anguish over the years. I had no idea they came with an instruction manual. Turns out, it’s quite bit more complicated than we first thought. The fact it takes a whole book is a bit of a clue; we thought the information might have fitted into an A4 leaflet. Apparently not – there’s 230 pages. Any blokes out there also wondering, give me a call. I haven’t read the book but I’ve looked at the pictures.

Nice work, Robbie

We’ve decided it’s time to recall Robbie Deans, now his mission is complete. Sent across the Tasman to do his best to

stuff up the Wallabies, Deans has been more or less successful, so we’re extracting him for another mission. Most Australians, still blissfully unaware that Deans was a double agent working for the Men in Black, think he actually was trying to help make the Wallabies successful.

Steam in the kitchen

In breaking news, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson is calm in the face of news her husband, squillionnaire Charles Saatchi, is set to divorce her – which leaves Nigella free to profess her undying love for Wanaka camp ground manager Keith Waddell. Nigella’s publicists have been battling for years to keep the lid on the steamy details of the downunder lust connection.

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Thou shalt not cut Sandy Scarrow and Keith Frentz have come out on top in their bid to save two of the city’s Pohutukawa trees from getting the chop. The Second Ave trees were reprieved this week following Sandy and Keith’s latest appeal against the felling and pruning of the natives. Their earlier submissions against failed when delivered to Tauranga City Council’s Tree Management Sub-Committee on June 26. But in a compromise decision that took the acting chairman Murray Guy’s casting vote, the sub-committee recommended one tree be felled and one be heavily pruned. While residents want three trees on the southern side felled. Sandy Scarrow says the use of the casting vote is by convention to uphold the status quo, which would to keep the trees. The sub committee’s recommendation also contravenes council

policy, says Sandy. Removing them will not protect the city’s mature tree asset – and is therefore inconsistent with council’s policy. Keith challenges the city council’s approach to managing the city’s trees on behalf of their owners - the public. Long term decisions are guided by policy because of councillors’ short three-year tenure. Making decisions inconsistent with its tree management policy is not something the council can take lightly, says Keith. Particularly as the council recently went through an extensive planning process that reduced protected trees on private property from about 1800 to 350, favouring developers by allowing higher density living that may be restricted by mature trees on private property. “In that process, council provided a landscape assessment that showed that our city is valued for its mature trees, especially when viewed from our

harbour,” says Keith. Any consideration to remove a mature public tree should be measured by an appropriate landscape assessment, which has not been done, says Keith. Protected trees are valued using the Standard Tree Evaluation Method. Keith, who is not an arborist, used the method to derive values for all three trees of well above the 130 points under which a native tree on private property is protected. His assessment remains unchallenged. To go against its own recommendation the council legally has two options, it can – with a notice of motion signed by one third of councillors – rescind the recommendation, or it can call for a staff report. Chairman David Stewart called for the staff report, with Mayor Stuart Crosby saying he will produce the notice of motion. Both the report and notice of motion will appear at a future meeting. By Andrew Campbell

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Fresh approach to mayoralty Jostling positions for the Tauranga City mayoralty campaign have heated up with a Tauranga food manufacturer throwing his hat in the ring for this year’s local body elections. Kelvin Clout, owner of boutique food brand Fleur Foods, has announced he will stand for the city’s leadership in an attempt to refresh and invigorate Tauranga City. The 50-year-old will try and challenge Mayor Stuart Crosby's nine-year reign while also standing for one of the two seats on the Te Papa-Welcome Bay Ward. The seats are currently held by Bill Grainger and Terry Molloy. Kelvin has previously held the positions of Pinto Fruit Juice general manager, New Zealand Juice and Beverage president and Food Bay of Plenty chairman. After living in Tauranga for 23 years with his wife Kathryn, and three children who have now left home, the time is right to deliver a real sense of business experience on a council struggling with “significant financial challenges”, says Kelvin. “By looking into the last decade or so, the council debt is very close to half a billion dollars in debt. This is pretty scary for future generations as they will be paying for our current debt.” Kelvin believes interest rates alone, for the city’s debt, equates to $70,000 per day – one quarter of everyone’s rates bill. Although a first-timer to local government, Kelvin is quick to dispel any concerns he is lacking motivation or experience.

Kelvin Clout is standing for Mayor in October’s local body elections.

“I come with fresh eyes and I’m very comfortable with experimenting and trialling things. If someone has got an idea why not explore and trial it.” As part of his Kiwi can-do attitude, Kelvin has aspirations to “open the books” to the public, offering a more transparent council. This move will sit beside ensuring councillors are more proactive in their approach to responsibilities, in needing to set the agenda on behalf of the ratepayers.

Refining the vision of Tauranga is also “a must” after councillors, for too long, have made plans with no direct vision, says Kelvin. “A fresh vision is needed for Tauranga, incorporating our natural beauty, fantastic lifestyle and vibrant economy, and increasingly youthful attitude of our people. “Tauranga has a lot going for it but we need to capitalise on that.” By Luke Balvert

Council chambers made easier for public The Tauranga City Council chambers are going to be changed around to make it easier for people to see what’s going on.

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Ex-soldier shot dead after invasion An Opotiki couple are recovering from a violent home invasion ending with the offender being shot and killed in a shootout with police in Auckland this week. Alan, 66, and Anne Looney, 63, had their hands slashed as they were tied up during the attack at their rural Waiotahi home on State Highway 2 at 7.30pm on Sunday. Police say the offender – Caleb Dean Henry then stole the couple’s dark blue Ford Ranger and firearm and led police on a dramatic car chase from

the Kaimai Ranges through the Waikato to Auckland. During the 350km chase police say the 20-year-old ex-soldier, who was discharged in 2012 for disciplinary reasons, fired at police numerous times before he was shot and killed on Auckland’s northern motorway about 2.15am on Monday.

Comvita founder dies at 102

Queens Service Medal recipient and founder of the Paengaroa-based natural health and beauty products company Comvita – Claude Stratford – has died. The 102-year-old, six weeks off his 103rd birthday, died at his home in Carter House in Te Puke on Wednesday. The philanthropist founded Comvita in 1974, at the age of 63, by making and selling a range of bee products from the basement in his home in Paengaroa. From there Comvita grew into a global

Instead of the public seeing the backs of councillors’ heads, council staff are looking at new layouts that will turn things round in the council – so the public can see eye to eye with the councillors as they discuss the city’s business. Also being looked at, are updated systems, including a Wi-Fi microphone and sound system, with a re-think on speaker positions so the public can more easily hear what is going on. Councillors also expressed a wish, at a workshop meeting this week, for an investigation of electronic queuing so the meeting chairman can tell at a glance who is next in line to speak, instead of councillors having to wave their arms about to catch his attention. Included in the spruce up is a tweaking of the air conditioning system, a re-paint to make the upper floor less gloomy, and re-modelling of the catering trollies. Murray Guy’s request for a coffee machine in the councillors’ lounge did not get support. The councillors’ lounge will instead get a new computer and a larger desk. The changes are being made because of feedback from the public, says Tauranga City Council democracy services manager Yvonne Tatton. “The public don’t feel that they are involved in the meetings the way the room is set up,” says Yvonne. The current chamber set up is 10 years old. Re-thinking the arrangement will also make the room suitable for a wider variety of meeting/ By Andrew Campbell conference uses.

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Ship spills oil into harbour

A ship re-fuelling at the Port of Tauranga spilled a quantity of heavy fuel oil into the harbour last Wednesday. Bay of Plenty Regional Council pollution prevention manager Nick Zaman says authorities are unsure of the amount that spilled from the Singapore flagged cargo ship Liloa. The island trader was re-fuelling at No.1 berth at the north end of the Mount Maunganui wharf on July 3 when fuel spilled onto the ship’s deck and into the harbour. Regional Council were alerted to the spill around 4.25pm on the Wednesday and worked through the night cleaning up. When asked today why the public weren’t told about the spill and the clean-up the

following day, the regional council’s communications team said a press release was drafted but was not sent as no inquiries were made. It is currently reviewing its policy on informing the public on events such as the spill.

Todler shocks bus driver

A bus driver received medical attention this week after he was forced to slam on the breaks to avoid hitting a three-year-old girl in the middle of Windsor Road. Police and St John Ambulance were called to Windsor Road at its intersection with Bellevue Road on Tuesday. Police at the scene say a three-year-old girl had made her way into the middle of the road as the bus came around the corner. The bus driver was shocked and immediately stopped the bus.

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Eyes wide open Alex Reid will answer to an army superior for five days as he trades in his Tauranga desk job for the sweltering temperatures of Kiribati.

But there will be no gun slinging or camouflage outfits – this is purely an observation mission seeing him study the ins and outs of what New Zealand Defence Force reservists do on deployments. Leaving Sunday, the Higgins Contractor Ltd regional manager will spend five days in the Pacific Island country involved in a series of humanitarian activities through Exercise Boss Lift. The exercise is an attachment to the Exercise Pacific Partnership: a joint initiative between the US and New Zealand Military, based annually in the pacific region. Alex says it’s a wonderful opportunity he is grabbing with both hands. The primary focus of this year’s exercise is on civil engineering, and the improvement of Kiribati’s environment, such as the fixing of the Friendship Bridge – the sole link between both sides of the island, something well suited to Alex. “As a civil engineer I will be interested to see what work they do with the defence force. “We have some reservists working for us and they come with a skill set and work ethic that has synergy with our business.” Having never been to the country, it is a step into the unknown for Alex, but he is eager to soak up as much information as possible. “I guess we have the potential to have a lot of people that can have an affiliation with the defence force.” Lieutenant Commander Gerard McGrath says it’s important to show the community and employers the transferable skills reservists have, and how they use them to develop businesses and help others in need. “We were looking for people who could do reconstruction quite quickly, like roading and building Higgins Contracting Ltd regional manager transport links. Alex Reid ahead of his five day trip to “It is a fantastic opportunity and a great experience Kiribati as part of Exercise Boss Lift. By Luke Balvert for Alex.”

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Olympic dreams

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Windsurfing’s exhilarating fusion of speed and racing has 14-year-old Coral Headey grasping every opportunity to make 2014’s Youth Olympic Games in China. Oozing passion and enthusiasm, the Otumoetai College student began windsurfing one year ago – after five years’ sailing, and her early promise has Olympic medallist Bruce Kendall backing her. Juggling intense training, competing, school and home life – Coral’s biggest hurdle is sponsorship. “I’m trying to take every opportunity as it comes, and get as much fundraising and sponsorship as possible so I can compete in as many events as I can,” says Coral. “The more help I get, the better it’s going to be and the more I can do.” Using borrowed equipment, Coral will buy her own in July at the World Championships in Poland. She trains four days a week, with three additional gym sessions, and competes weekends. She will race in November’s New Caledonian Nationals and February’s NZ Techno Nationals and Oceanics – the Youth Olympics’ qualifier. “The Worlds is a big stepping stone. I’m going to try and do the best I possibly can. When I get back to New Zealand, I’ll re-evaluate what I need to do to get to the Olympics.” Coral is now trying to attract financial support to fund her campaign, as competing in her upcoming events costs more than $15,000 – excluding the Olympics. “It costs so much … but it’s so cool competing overseas…the best thing is winning – it’s just such a buzz.” Guided by top Techno coach Herve Pruvost, Bruce Kendall also trains Coral. “She needs to take the next steps by training and competing on personal equipment with more regular coaching and measuring herself against the best in the world,” says Bruce. Coral is Waikato Optimist Champion 2009-2011, 2012’s Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club Summer Series winner; and NZ Green Fleet champion. Coral hopes to meet potential sponsors. To sponsor Coral, call 027 344 3330 or email Tauranga windsurfer Coral Headey has her sights set finnsailor@ihug.co.nz By Merle Foster on 2014’s Youth Olympics in China. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Challenge ahead It might be the middle of winter but the beach is beckoning for the Bay of Plenty’s top surf lifesavers – with the athletes making up half of the 20-strong team named for the International Surf Rescue Challenge. The squad, which heads to Japan in two months to compete against teams from seven countries, includes seven members from the Western Bay of Plenty in the under 20 team, and three in the open team. After a stellar season competing in both junior and open class events, Papamoa club’s Natalie Peat has highlighted her calibre as a top surf athlete by becoming one of the youngest ever members of the open team. The 18-year-old business student decided to up the ante last year, following her success at

2012’s junior world champs in Adelaide where she won three individual world titles. “The world’s is a pretty big event so this gave me a really big boost coming back into our summer season. And I just knew I had to perform really well over our summer season to make this open team.” After three years in the under20 development team, which she raced in when the International Surf Rescue Challenge was held in New Zealand two years ago, Natalie decided to “really step up” for the tougher challenge of winning a place in the open team. “So all year long I’ve been racing in open events. I’ve still been racing in junior events, but I was racing in open events more often just to let the selectors know I could do both.” Natalie was excited to win her place, alongside Mount Maunganui club member Lisa Carrington and Max Beattie from Omanu, but says hard

training – including chilly times on the beach – was only just beginning. During last summer, Natalie dominated the ironman competition – an event she expects to be competing in in Japan – winning the Open Ironman series, then at the surf lifesaving nationals, winning the junior competition and coming second in the open. Natalie is happy to see her Papamoa club’s three members competing, and says the dominance of Bay of Plenty members in the national teams reflected the clubs’ recent strength. Bay of Plenty surf life savers in the under-20 team are: Ben Cochrane (Omanu), Ben Johnston and Daniel Hart (Papamoa); and Mount Maunganui members Katie Wilson, Karina Radley, Jess Miller and Olivia Eaton. By Hamish Carter

Papamoa surf life saver Natalie Peat is among 10 athletes from the Bay of Plenty compete at the International Surf Rescue Challenge in Japan. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Wrestling with a challenge Bay of Plenty wrestlers are expected to collect their share of medals when the North Island championships are held in Katikati tomorrow. The minor sport has developed a big name in the Western Bay town, which has hosted the championships three times before, with club coach Ross Tanner excited about the talent that is coming out of Katikati. Ross, who has helped Katikati Wrestling Club founder Andy Roche with coaching for seven years, says the club is continuing its reputation for building top

young wrestlers with Caylen Greenwood and Brook White among the latest batch of talent. “And we have some strong up-and-comers,” says Ross, listing 14 year-old national champions Ronin Ainsley and Tyler Corbett, along with Suraj Singh, as wrestlers who “are looking great for the future”. Ross, who is also the New Zealand Junior coach, moved to coaching seven years ago after struggling to keep up with younger wrestlers, getting injured every time. “It’s a pretty intense sport. People don’t realise how tough it is. You have people come along and they say `I’ll have a go at that – that looks like fun’. But you only ever see them at train-

ing. It’s not for the faint-hearted that’s for sure.” Caylen says it was the tough challenge that puts most people off that made him want to keep going. “It’s just how hard it is. It’s not a sport that you come to and have a fun-time at training – you’ve got to give it everything. It’s just a grind. I love it.” This weekend Caylen, who competes in the under-74 kg division, is aiming for gold to add to his tally of three national titles and multiple North Island medals. Caylen – who says his proudest accomplishment is coming second in the Oceania’s in 2011 – is aiming to go one better in September when he competes at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships then the World Championships, both in Hungary. Caylen is “pretty excited” about competing at the top international events; and hopes to follow with more top international contests. “I want to take it as far as I can. If I can take it to the Olympics I will.” He encourages others to get involved in wrestling, saying he’s surprised it is not more popular, as it would be ideal for rugby teams to cross-train with. Tomorrow’s 8.30am-7pm event at Katikati Action Centre is free for public to watch. By Hamish Carter

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for one of the Pohutukawa trees in Second Ave, handed down by the Tree sub-committee last week. Sandy Scarrow, daughter of the late Eion Scarrow, TV greenfingers star, appeared in the public forum requesting the decision to fell one of the Pohutukawa’s be rescinded. She has a degree in Horticultural Science. Background to this is not simple. I’ll run through it briefly. Tree sub-committee comprises of Tony Christiansen (chairman), Bill Grainger (deputy chair), Larry Baldock, Murray Guy and Terry Molloy. Mayor Stuart Crosby is on all committees and has voting rights even though he is not expected to attend every meeting. Tony has been away on leave of absence. Bill Grainger declared a conflict of interest because he knew one of the parties involved. So Murray Guy chaired the meeting. A decision was reached on Pohutukawa Tree number one, for it to be “managed” by an arborist. Tree number two wasn’t so fortunate – and on Murray’s casting vote the decision was for it to get the chop with Murray and Larry voting for; and Mayor Stuart and Terry Molloy voting against saying it should get the same treatment as tree number one. After Sandy’s presentation to Strategy and Policy committee, debate raged even though standing orders precluded any decision at that meeting. Finally it was agreed by majority, for a staff report to come back as soon as possible and Mayor Stuart gave notice that he would be bringing a formal Notice of Motion to rescind the Tree subcommittee decision. Murray was most unhappy about this. The Notice of Motion will have to be counter-signed by four elected members.

Tree trouble

Trees are the subject of a lot of focus at the moment with the mid-winter sun being so low that many homes are left in shade. Trees grow quickly in Tauranga and many privately-owned trees

overshadow neighbours – and there is little anyone can do about it on private property if the owner doesn’t want to attend to it. Then we spent about an hour on parking for mobile vendors at council reserves. Some mobile vendors have larger vehicles, requiring more than one park. Council is keen to see that all activities on reserves, and sports fields in particular, are orderly, well-managed and provide a quality service. Blake Park is the major bone of contention with parking at a premium. And it was eventually decided that there would be five mobile vendors. But staff had discretion to make allowance for two parks if required. Designated parking spaces for the mobile vendors will be tendered at Blake Park. But elsewhere the mobile vendors can roam at will, subject to bylaws that include no more than two on any reserve at any one time.

Elections looming

With the elections coming up in October the Remuneration Authority, that sets elected members pay, required a decision from us on the pay rates for the new council. Decision required by July 19! They had already decided elected members pay will be $69,500 – down from $74,171. The new mayoral salary will be $138,600 – an increase from $136,700. And, they allowed $104,250 for extra duties, like deputy mayor and committee chairs. After some discussion it was recommended $5000 extra for deputy mayor and $2000 extra for the chairs. The balance out of the $104,250 is not to be accrued and won’t be spent elsewhere. It probably won’t even be collected. Elected member pay rates are topical. As I’ve said before, being an elected member can be an easy job or a hard job – or somewhere in between, depending on the effort put in. The irony

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Dancing up a storm The Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts has been a highlight on Delwyn Jeffs’ calendar for the last eight years – but this year it will be a little different for the passionate dancer.

Delwyn Jeffs aims to dance up a storm at the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts next week. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Delwyn, 17, will be competing in tap and jazz dance competitions against the North Island’s best as per usual. But for the first time, she will also be watching her student’s compete from the side-line at Baycourt. Since her first ballet lesson as a fiveyear-old, Delwyn has trained in a wide range of dance styles, including her favourite contemporary and lyrical styles. And, for the last nine months, she has been teaching her own pupils, saying it’s satisfying to share her passion with a new generation of dancers.

“It’s really cool to see them performing and doing well.” While she can’t remember exactly what awards she has won at the Tauranga Festival during the years, it has given her confidence in her dream of turning her passion into a career. “Dance is my way of life, it is who I am – and ingrained in every fibre of my being,” says Delwyn, who after her competitions finish at the festival on Wednesday will fly out to Australia to audition for six dance schools. “I want to pursue a career in dance and I just think there are a lot more opportunities in Australia with productions.” Delwyn says her latest dancing highlights include being nominated Young Performer of the Year, for the last two years, by the Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand. By Hamish Carter

Playing on song

After months of intense practice, more than 600 competitors from around the North Island are set to go head to head at Baycourt theatre. The 56th annual Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts begins tomorrow with highland dancing, instrumental and piano performances, launching what society president Annette Johnston is picking to a be a fiercely contested week-long competition. Annette says with $30,000 in tuition scholarships and prizes up for grabs all young competitors

will be performing at their highest level for a chance to win. Competitions are held in eight art forms – including ballet, tap, highland and modern dance, and speech. But it’s in the piano, instrumental and singing competitions that she is picking the toughest contests. “Performing arts tuition is almost always private, so it can be quite a significant cost – so these scholarships are highly sought after.” The Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts, which is one of the largest of its kind in the

country, will see performers from pre-school to university age competing in a total of 2500 items. “It’s one of the biggest competitions in the country, and from the standard I’ve seen it’s definitely one of the best. I’m continually amazed by what I’m seeing.” Annette is encouraging anyone interested to watch the performances, recommending it as ideal school holiday entertainment, with competitions running from 9am-9pm daily. Festival details: www.taurangacompetitions.co.nz

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Home insurance changes for you The Canterbury earthquake experiences have now brought into sharp focus the need for New Zealand’s insurance industry to be based on a specified “Sum Insured” instead of an unspecified “Replacement Cost”. Historically, insurance has been assessed by way of “Replacement Cost”, being on a building area basis and an average industry “Replacement Cost”. The definition in many home insurances has been full “Replacement Cost”

but this has been unspecified in dollar terms. The reinsurers now require facts.

Industry changes

Property insurers will now require a “Sum Insured” for property cover, being the maximum amount payable from July 1, 2013. This should include: - “Sum Insured” for a residential dwelling. - “Sum Insured” for other buildings within a property. - Inclusive of recreational features, for example, swimming pool, or tennis court.

- Inclusive of permanent landscaping/retain walls/paving. - Special features

How to assess

Unless advised by a home owner, an insurance company may assess a “Default Sum Insured” – the average cost to build a standard house on a flat site in your area using the floor area of your home. However, the “Default” method will in no way be specific to your property – no two properties tend to be the same. There are online calculators available to assess “Sum Insured”. All insurance companies are likely to have online calculators, but without proper input, the resultant figure could be misleading and premium costly.

Commission an independent Registered Property Valuer. This will provide a comprehensive Insurance Certificate. Other building professionals including quantity surveyors, licenced builders, etc. Check costings with your provider.

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The Canterbury incident has now brought property insurances into sharp focus; and we all remain vulnerable to major climatic events including rainfall events; land instability including earthquakes, volcanic activity, major storms/tornados; and the on-going threat of a tsunami to our coastline.

The new insurance regime will be much more factual, particularly if each property owner “sorts the issues” prior to their next insurance renewal. To act now is to avoid a daunting gap between what your insurance provider will pay out on a claim and the actual cost of replacement/repairs. By Bruce Fisher

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During the next 12 months, most New Zealand home insurance policies will switch from an unlimited or ‘open-ended’ replacement basis to having a specified Sum Insured. Many new and existing homeowners will be asked to estimate the likely cost of rebuilding their home as a way to assist them in setting the Sum Insured. Generally, a home’s Sum Insured amount will be the maximum amount payable to repair or rebuild a home.

things only the homeowner knows – or by sourcing a valuation provided by a building professional – AMI’s customers should be well-placed to decide on an appropriate Sum Insured for their home. AMI is supporting its customers with a range of tools and information, including a website explaining the changes; and a user-friendly online calculator that can help estimate the likely cost of rebuilding many New Zealand homes. You can find the website at: need2know.org.nz/ami

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Why the changes?

AMI is recommending its customers determine their Sum Insured amount by looking closely at what their homes, including features such as decking, paving, retaining walls, outbuildings, fences and driveways, might cost to rebuild. By estimating the likely cost of rebuilding their home based on an assessment of its features – often

The switch to insuring a home up to a specified Sum Insured amount is AMI’s response to meeting the new requirements of its global reinsurers. Reinsurers are the companies that insurers like AMI obtain their disaster cover from. And the reinsurance they provide helps insurers meet the costs of claims after catastrophic events, like the Canterbury earthquakes.

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Andy’s fighting fit Keen runners will come across river crossings, muddy banks and puddles in a surround of native bush this weekend as they compete in the first round of Beyond Adventure Racing’s Buffalo Girl event. For Tauranga runner Andy Russell, the 12km run through TECT All Terrain Park’s terrain is just another opportunity to train for bigger events in the near future, including the Taupo Half Marathon. Andy regularly competes in challenge events to help maintain his new-found love for running. Since picking up the hobby about 14 months ago, he has lost 26kg and is revelling in increased strength and fitness. Having been completing four 10-15km runs a week, Andy hopes to knock Saturday’s event out in an hour – “which, being off road, is

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moving (fast)”. “First I was working on my distance and now speed in the recent weeks.” A second Buffalo Girl event is scheduled for August 17, so runners can complete the course again and aim to beat the original time. Andy is looking forward to testing out the track and is confident he’ll succeed. “It’s a good medium distance and a good lead in to the half marathon.” Beyond Adventure Racing’s Sophie Irving says Andy has been through an amazing weight loss journey with them – losing 26kg, and participating in mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, Andy Russell trains ahead of Saturday’s climbing and 12km running event. Photo by Tracy Hardy. trail running.

Pick up a stick and come play this weekend

Hockey fans are invited to test out the new hockey turf where New Zealand Black Sticks played against Argentina. Photo by Clyde du Toit. take to the turf. Organiser Alan “It’s more about coming to Hockey fans, both young Prestage says the tournament is not have some fun and getting some and old, are invited to restricted to club members. It is exercise.” pick up a hockey stick and more of an opportunity for hockey People are invited to register a parents, who usually cheer from team of seven in the men, women, try out the new Tauranga side-line, to test the brand new or mixed grade section. There are Hockey Turf this weekend. the turf. prizes for the winning teams and a On Sunday, the first annual “We’ve got a couple of players café on-site. The tournament runs Tauranga Masters Hockey 7-a-side who haven’t played since they left 11am-3pm. To register, contact tournament sees hockey playschool. It’s an opportunity to get Alan on 021 682 109 or email: ers, from social to professional, some exercise and get out there. alanprestage@vodafone.co.nz

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Illuminating times in Greerton Village festival

Greerton Village Square is set to light up for the third annual IlluminArt festival next Friday, with light art installations created by Western Bay of Plenty residents included for the first time.

are just amazing. They are all really good and I’m sure once people see them it will lead to a lot more entries next year. You’ve got to start somewhere.” Victoria says people will have to wait until the next Friday’s (July 19) festival to find out more about the installations, which are in the running for a $1000 prize in Mainstreet’s art competition Festival organiser and – and she Greerton Mainstreet is happy manager Victowith their ria Thomas is excited at the major high standard use of of the three recycled illuminated art materiinstallations als. that are enter“Most ing Mainstreet’s of them art competition are made and hopes it will from about Fi prompt a lot more . 90 per cent re w dan ho recycled materials entries next year. cers will be on s “The entries we have got which is great because

we wanted to keep the cost of the entries down.” Victoria says the art competition is part of a plan to develop the event into the country’s top light show; and says this year’s event will be the biggest yet, with more art, more fire and more magic than ever before. “From 6pm, the Greerton Village Square will be transformed into a vibrant display of light forms, celebrating the artistic talents in and around the local community.” The light festival will include a “spectacular display of light showcasing the best of fire dance, shadow puppets, lanterns, UV lights and more”. Victoria says there could be a chance for people to still enter, but says they need to contact her after reading the conditions. For more details on the festival or art competition go to: www.greertonvillage.org.nz or call Greerton Mainstreet on 07 571 6347.

Creative lantern making entertains It’s a riddle that can haunt parents every school holidays – how to entertain your children. But these holidays the answer could be lantern making workshops in Greerton.

The workshops are being run by former Lighten Up Lantern Festival organiser Ally Rogers – who ran similar workshops in Papamoa over the past two years – who will teach anyone how to make their own lanterns. Greerton Village Mainstreet manager Victoria Thomas, who organised the workshop with the aim of helping many people create lanterns for next Friday’s IlluminArt festival, is encouraging anyone interested – not just school pupils – to take part. “It would be great to see teenagers, and any creative types come along – it’s definitely for anyone interested.” Victoria says the workshops, which had not been offered in Greerton before, were prompted by feedback that children were keen to get involved in the annual light festival. She encourages people who are attending to preregister to ensure they have enough lanternmaking supplies. The workshops are at the Greerton Village Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd, from 10.30am-2.30pm on July 15-19. Adult supervision is required for under 13s. A gold coin donation is encouraged. For details or to register contact Victoria on 5716347 or go to www.greertonvillage.org.nz By Hamish Carter

The Weekend Sun Jim Hume with new miniature horse Chief, daughter Vanessa Hume, and grandchildren Michael HumeErceg, 2, Maryjane Hume-Erceg, 6, and Harry Hume, 7. Photo by Merle Foster.

Stranger gifts new horse Jim and Debbie Hume’s grandchildren have a new miniature horse to enjoy thanks to a gift from a stranger – following their pet Milo being fatally attacked in front of the Katikati grandparents.

who was hurt or killed.” On Sunday, they brought home Chief, donated by Waiuku businessman Kevin Campbell, who contacted them after learning a shar pei cross killed 25-year-old Milo. Both animals were put down following the attack. Kevin, who owns a seven acre block on Awhitu Peninsula, near Waiuku, says he could relate to Jim’s fear for his grandchildren being involved in the attack. “I’ve got two daughters and two grandsons myself [who have spent time with horses], and, I had a miniature horse which I was going to be looking at re-homing in the near future, so I thought nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Six-year-old grand-daughter

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Can’t lick em? Forget about reviving Georgie Pie, in its own modified fashion, leading Tauranga business woman Sally Morrison is sticking to the tried and true Mr Whippy ice cream van formula. Sally, who is best known for her service to the community including chairing the Acorn Foundation trustees board, laughs at the suggestion she is turning her back on a health focus that last year helped earn her the Insignia of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. “I thought it would be fun and something interesting to do,” says

Sally, who was convinced to invest in the Mr Whippy company when her four business partners agreed to commit to philanthropy – which started with giving free ice creams to Starship patients at Christmas. Sally cut her business teeth growing Oakland Health under her ownership from a 19-bed medical hospital to a 102-bed medical hospital which specialised in rehabilitation. “We are keeping the old because everybody loves Mr Whippy – we are not going to change the original. We have an enormous following so we want to keep those guys happy.” With the Mr Whippy machines taking up so much space in the vans they are unable to add more

Mr Whippy New Zealand company partner Sally Morrison gets lesson in the perfect pour from Tauranga Mr Whippy franchisee Ross Killoh. Photo by Ross Brown.

product range – but launched their first Mr Whippy store in Henderson last week. She says the stores are putting Mr whippy on a new track, offering the classic soft serve ice creams along with frozen yoghurt, smoothies, coffee and cakes. It’s a formula they hope to roll out nationally. Sally has been lobbying her partners to set up a store in Tauranga – but says it is too early to say when that will be. “We’d love to have one here.” Next month, 60 franchise operators from around the country are expected to attend the Mr Whippy conference in Tauranga. Mr Whippy began in New Zealand in 1964. By Hamish Carter

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Students’ creation out for public approval A group of young entrepreneurs are taking their “world first” idea to the streets this weekend.

which sparked the idea for the bar’s name, says Royala Enterprise managing director Zeenat Azad. “It kind of just clicked.” Zeenat says the hash tag (#), which is used when chatting about student interests on social media

Otumoetai College group ‘Royala Enterprise’ is selling their tasty creation #nombar – a kiwifruit snack bar created through the Young Enterprise Scheme – at the Palm Beach Plaza Papamoa Markets on Sunday. The Young Enterprise Scheme is a learning programme offering students the opportunity to create a business and run it for a year. The 35g bar, filled with locallygrown macadamia nuts, rewarewa honey, heilala vanilla and kiwifruit, is also filling the shelves at school canteens in Tauranga Boys’ College, Tauranga Girls’ College and Papamoa College. It was an eating sound “om nom nom”

sites such as Instagram, is a strategy to target their student audience. “When you’re talking about it on social media sites, you hash tag it, so people can click on it and see what it actually is.” She says the packaging is a world first. “It is the only snack bar in the world to use compostable packaging.” To help them with marketing and product development, the group has

secured a partnership with Tauranga’s award winning global export company ‘Kiwifruitz’– Kiwifruit Processing Company Ltd. The group is hoping to represent the region at the Young Enterprise National Awards in Wellington later this year. If you would like to get your hands on a #nombar, contact the group at: royalaenterprise@otc.school.nz or go to their Facebook page. Bars cost $2.50. By Zoe Hunter

LEFT: ‘Royala Enterprise’ members Brooke Merrick, Shari Cunningham, Dylan Callaghan, Lucas Fairweather, Vaughan Wilson, Sarah Burgess and Zeenat Azad. Absent: Kelsie Carter.

Finance seminar a ‘must’ for teens Financial skills are now more important than ever and Planwise Youth Trust’s financial literacy seminar is being described as a “must for all teenagers”.

financial security of future generations. “The seminar is fun and informative; it’s not a dull or badgering lecture. Parents, children, teenagers and students are welcome to attend.” The cost is $5 each, which includes spot prizes, refreshments, The non-profit seminar at course material, workbooks and Tauranga Yacht Club on July 24 budgeting tools. teaches participants how to spend, Feedback from past seminars budget, save, manage debt, control includes: credit cards and hire purchases and “Good to learn how to budget more. your money. The seminar didn’t Past seminars have proved to be take too long. Glad I came, was a hugely popular, says Planwise finangood presentation.” – 17-year-old cial advisor Bruce Cortesi. student. The Planwise Youth Trust recogBruce Cortesi is presenting the “It was good as man, I enjoyed nised the need for financial literacy seminar. Photo by Zoe Hunter. the presentation, it was interestto be taught to young people due to ing and seemed to go by very fast.” – 21-year-old significant feedback from parents. apprentice. “Young adults are getting themselves into debt and “I wish I had more teenagers to bring. Very age lack financial goals and prowess.” appropriate, handy info packs to reflect and practise It is presented by Bruce, who is a parent to a teenwhat has been learnt.” – parent. ager and a young working adult. Bruce understands the huge influence commercialism has on young people. “They need to learn a balance between the immediate social freedoms money provides and the future financial security money can achieve. “If we can teach young members of our society not to make the same mistakes as some of our older members, then we will have a positive impact on the

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Finding new home satisfaction Need some stress in your life? Try building a new home.

This is how home building is often portrayed. Currently, an average 56 new homes are being

consented each month by Tauranga City Council – that's about $17million dollars’ worth, so satisfaction for dollar spent is very important. Just how satisfied are we when it comes to building the Kiwi dream? A survey funded by the Building Research Levy revealed some surprisingly "satisfying" results. A total of 68% per cent

surveyed were ‘very satisfied’ with the service they received from their builder, or building company, during construction. The figure was similar when asked about the finished product. However satisfaction with attending to callback work such as paint defects, rated low at 20.9 per cent.

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Just 1.4 per cent built to a standard plan range with most adjusting plans to reflect site or personal needs. A total 40 per cent of those surveyed had a one-

off design by an architect or architectural designer, reflecting the large amount of bee spoke building in New Zealand. Builders offering the greatest flexibility with plan alterations also rated highest for overall customer satisfaction. The old adage ‘you're only as good as your last build’ was evident with 33 per cent of builders chosen through recommendation of friends and family. Whether it's a new build, or altering your current home, you'll need a builder who is flexible and offers services backed by a 10 year Homefirst Builders Guarantee. That's why I recommend a certified builder to all my friends.

Is your rental investment income safe? As of last month, there are more than 40 property management businesses in Tauranga looking after residential property management and renting houses. Of those, there are only 12 that are licensed to any sort of organisation which are governed by legal rules and regulations, with the organisation they belong to being The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. We, who belong to the institute, must have a trust account where all rent monies we receive is banked and receipted. This account must be audited every quarter by an independent accounting firm, while unlicensed businesses can use their own trading account for this money and have no authority overseeing the use of those monies. We have hundreds of thousands of dollars going through these accounts every month. In Tauranga there is about $5 million dollars rent paid every

week, on average, and for some it has been found to be too tempting. What has happened is there are some dishonest property managers out there who have used this money as their own. The unfortunate part about this is there is no come back against them without a lengthy investigation by the Police. But that doesn’t help if you have been robbed. The Government is looking at introducing some sort of regulation regime for keeping property management businesses licensed, so that they behave in a professional manner, are accountable and to ensure your Investment is safe by belonging to a regulated organisation such as The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. This is a push for you to use licensed real estate companies – we spend many years of experience and training to get licensed and we are proud to be members. If you want any advice on how your rent monies are being managed, please do call Dan Lusby AREINZ at Tauranga Rentals Ltd MREINZ.

Last drinks Anyone wanting to have a say on plans for a liquor-free zone in Greerton has until Monday to make a submission. Under Tauranga City Council’s proposed changes, new liquor-free zones will be established in Greerton in the area bounded by Cameron Rd, Pooles Rd, Mansels Rd, Chadwick Rd, Mitchell St, Cornwall St and Hayes Ave. Liston Park, off Hynds Rd, is also included. Greerton Village Mainstreet manager Victoria Thomas is encouraging anyone interested to make a submission, saying many people believed the draft proposal was confirmed as going ahead. Submissions close 5pm on Monday. Draft liquor free-zone details: www.tauranga. govt.nz or www.greertonvillage.org.nz

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Industry expert joins dynamic team After more than 14 years at the top of the construction industry, Bruce Matthews knows a quality new home building company when he sees one.

individually for you and your site.” Bruce was drawn to work with Federations Homes because of the small dynamic team – something he believes is a massive asset in the industry. “It’s unbelievable how important that is. Everybody is hands-on here, everybody talks with the clients – we’re very much about communication and one-on-one design.” Unlike other companies, Bruce says they are not restricted by area, or design. “We have the expertise and the ability to be incredibly flexible. There is nothing we can’t build, from a little sleep-out to a mansion. Bruce is excited to further grow the company; and looks forward to offering clients “the quality home they deserve”.

Having built a tower of expertise and knowledge, and gained the trust and appreciation of those in the industry, the new addition to Federation Homes is adamant he now works for “the best in the Bay”. From humble beginnings, with a small qualified team in Te Puna, Federation Homes has earned a solid reputation in the last five years, and Bruce believes they will soon be the number one building company in the Western Bay. “I don’t see a reason why we can’t do that, we’re incredibly competitively priced and we’re passionate about good design. “We know each person is different, and each building site is too – so we work with you to design each plan

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Bruce Matthews is thrilled to be a part of the Federation Homes team. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Annual Plan for the coming year has now been adopted – and we’ve worked hard to achieve a general rates increase of just 3.5 per cent.

If we are to survive global warming, threats to our environment, and global financial failure, we will need a more sustainable economy than what we have today.

We are currently in the middle of the digital revolution, which is radically changing the way many of us work and communicate.

In mid-July, Saturn graces the north-western sky, with the blue-tinted variable-brightness star Spica, positioned seven O’clock down from it Below them is the brilliant white star Arcturus.

Our current Western Bay councillors, trying for a place on council, will have the advantage of knowing the system and appearing competent.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is proposing a general rating increase across the region of 3.5 per cent. Read these columns in full on www.sunlive.co.nz

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“It’s quite an emotional place to leave. Because people are so poor they are very appreciative of what we are doing – and everyone is so friendly. They are out there to help you. “We get a lot out of the trip. It’s

really a matter of helping other people – it’s mind blowing. It’s really hard to come back and say we are not going to go back – so what happens is I make these promises and off we go again.” In the last four years they have built a new house every year, along with helping round the village with other jobs, such as paving footpaths and building work at the village’s 250-pupil Catholic school. The trip, which students often later tell him is life-changing, is the culmination of nine months’ fundraising. All $27,000 raised goes into work on the ground, with each project member paying $1600 to cover their airfares, accommodation and food. Roger says the villagers’ happy, simple life inspires students to help make a difference and appreciate their lives. “It has a real impression on the students,” says Roger, who also describes the villagers’ vibrant church singing and farewell festival at the end of the two-week mission, as very touching.

Roger flies out today with an advance party of five to lay the foundations for a family home they are building in Vanuakula (on the island of Viti Levu), preparing the project for a mission group to “hit the ground running” on Monday. Aquinas has worked with the village, which is inland from Suva, since the school opened. But after Roger’s first mission four years ago he’s pushed it from being biennial to a yearly service trip. This year, 38 are going in the party – including 24 Year 13 students, three builders, a plumber and three teachers – with everyone taking 10kg of second-hand children’s clothes from St Vincent De Paul and reading books donated by Greenpark School, in Roger Dunham packs for the trip. Photo by Bruce Barnard. their luggage.

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History of Brain’s museum

Whakatane residents Wendy Mexted and Jenny Chapman are shown around the living room by guide Bev Wharry during a visit to Brain Watkins House. Photos by Daniel Hines.

The Weekend Sun is profiling some of Tauranga’s historic places dotted around the city. To start off, reporter Zoe Hunter looks at one of the oldest buildings in Tauranga. Occupied by one family for nearly 100 years, Brain Watkins House is one of two historic houses in Tauranga still with its original contents. According to Tauranga Historical Society, the house was built in 1881 by Joseph Brain and is registered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category II Historic Place. Joseph’s youngest daughter Elva Brain Watkins gifted the house to the Tauranga Historical Society in 1979. Today the society manages, preserves, and displays the history in the house museum at 233 Cameron Rd, on the corner of Elizabeth St. House treasurer and former president Shirley Arabin says the house offers a glimpse of middle class life in New Zealand across a period of 100 years. Shirley says the house is both locally and nationally

Consistent consenting Those having building work done can rest a little more easily following the release of new guidelines that aim to ensure consistent and accurate documentation for building consents. While motivated in part by the high volume of Canterbury properties needing repair or rebuilding work, the guidance document released this week by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will affect all regions throughout the country. The guidance supplements previous direction on restricted building work that came into force in March 2012. All restricted work must be carried out or supervised by a licenced building practitioner, or registered architect or engineer. A ministry statement says the update aims to clarify legislative requirements relating to the restricted work, encourage consistent processes and foster good practice for those who issue and accept certificates of design work, producer statements and design features reports during the building consent process. The documentation is required for restricted work. The restricted work regime relates to houses or small-medium apartment buildings for building which relates to the primary structure or external moisture management system and requires a building consent. The document can be downloaded from www.dbh.govt.nz/rbw-guidance

important in many ways. “It is one of few original houses left in what was a residential part of the town. It is a square Kauri villa – a style that was very popular in its day.” Shirley says the house is original in the fact that one family lived in the house for 100 years and nothing has been altered or added except the time line panels in the History Room – formerly a bedroom. “All of the furnishings and other contents of the house belonged to the owners.” Shirley says there are only six historic houses in the country which feature the original contents. “We are lucky in Tauranga to have two of them. The Elms, of course, is the other.” The house is open to the public on Sunday afternoons 2-4pm. Entry is $4 for adults and $10 for a family. Next week The Weekend Sun profiles The Elms.

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Freedom camping frustration Mount Maunganui resident Graham Matthews wants councillors to move the permitted area for freedom campers from along Marine Parade to Papamoa so his “unique” view won’t be restricted. He is proposing the bylaw – allowing freedom campers to park from Banks Ave and along Marine Parade – be moved to Papamoa Beach Rd south of Sunrise Ave. “It’s all dunes all the way along there and it wouldn’t interfere with anybody,” says Graham. If it is made legal for freedom campers to park along Marine Parade, the view he has been enjoying for more than 20 years will be restricted. Graham and his wife live between Tay St and Clyde St where Graham says freedom campers will most likely park their motor homes if the bylaw is passed. “We paid for the view, the freedom campers pay nothing. As far as I’m concerned it should never happen. “What benefit are we going to get out of it? The ratepayers will get exactly nothing.” Graham says residents who live on Marine Parade pay more than double than what other ratepayers pay for their beach view. “We bought the view, it wasn’t given to us.” The Freedom Camping Bylaw states motor homes parking along Marine Parade must be less than 3.5 tonnes, and must be parked within marked parking spaces. The motor home must not protrude past the painted lines when parking in diagonal car parks. People have until July 19 to enter their submissions to Tauranga City Council and Graham is encouraging other residents along Marine Parade to have their say.

By Zoe Hunter

Graham Matthews is concerned he will lose his costly Mount view. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Christchurch City builders cashing in? Chris Braushli told a Tauranga City Council comA Tauranga house builder says he can ship a house from Tauranga to Christchurch – and mittee meeting this week that Christchurch home buyers have no idea how much their builders are compete in the post-earthquake market. cashing in during the post-earthquakes housing

boom. “Do you have any idea how much Christchurch builders are overcharging now – it’s like you wouldn’t believe,” says Chris. His company Earthcube makes homes out of containers – and Chris says he can ship a five bedroom container home of 162 m2, costing $320,000, to Christchurch for $20,000. Chris says his container homes are not cheap. The low emission insulation and materials are all sourced outside the normal New Zealand building supply channels. “We have had a number of people fly up to meet with us,” says Chris after the meeting. “They just think it will be really cheap to build with containers. “But by the time you have done all the things you have got to do, to do it properly; it’s not the cheapest way to do it.” “Sometimes it totally saves money, other times it just doesn’t.” Containers stack, span and cantilever for free, so some, otherwise expensive, engineering is free. “But there is no way there are going to be curved walls or anything that doesn’t fit the container Lego block style,” says Chris. “So it’s got its place, that’s what I’m saying. The really big shock is so many people think this is going to be cheap. “And we’ve had several companies start-up, trying to copy our idea and they have been really shocked to realise its not cheap. “It can be cheaper in some cases; and it can definitely be better quality there’s no doubt about that, because of the amazing strength you are working with. “The quality comes from great design. You take that Lego block and do something really interesting with it.” By Andrew Campbell

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Gruelling marathon ahead National MX crosscountry champion Adrian Smith aims to settle his unfinished Bay of Plenty business at the Tarawera 100 this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

Top Mount Maunganui motocross rider Ben Townley is facing fierce competition this weekend in his battle to win the legendary Honda Tarawera 100 cross-country dirt bike marathon. Since recovering from a broken collarbone, prompting him to retire from the international motocross circuit earlier this year, Ben has been focussed on winning the legendary 100-mile (160 km) race near Kawerau. With four-time winner Cody

Cooper out of the race due to other commitments, Ben is picked as race favourite – but three-time New Zealand cross-country champion Adrian Smith has other plans. Adrian, who recently claimed his third national cross-country title, says he has unfinished business to complete in the Bay this weekend. Neither riders have won the 100mile race before – with Ben making his debut, while Adrian says bad luck has worked against him. “This just seems to be one event that I always stuff up,” says the 27-year-old. “I fried my clutch one year because I was riding too aggressively and, on another occasion, I ran out of gas.

“Hopefully I’ve learned some lessons from those mistakes and this year I can finally win it.” Adrian is hoping his smaller Yamaha YZ250 will be able to match some of the country’s best dirt bike exponents that Ben’s Honda CRF450 and fifth-ranked MX 2 motocross rider Peter Broxholme’s Honda CRF450 – also from Tauranga – wont. “A lot of motocross guys enter the Tarawera 100 and those guys are definitely not slow. I know that Ben Townley, Peter Broxholme and cross-country nationals rival Jason Dickey will be fast but, if I have them in sight near the end, then I have a great chance.”

Kiwi hopes resting on Bay boy After a great start to the Asia Pacific Rally Championship series in Whangarei, upcoming Bay of Plenty driver Michael Young is determined to extend his lead in Queensland this weekend. Opotiki-raised Michael, who is the leading two-wheel drive and junior cup driver in the series, is focussed on achieving a top result at the International Rally of Queensland near Caloundra. “Our goal is just to get more time in the Cusco Toyota Vitz and win the two-wheel-drive class outright, as well as

the junior cup,” says Michael, the only registered Kiwi competing in the series. Michael is expecting a tough battle with rival Adrian Coppin, who has already laid down a challenge to beat him, but says their top focus will be on doing well in the championship. The Queensland rally is 223 km of closed stages during two days, starting from Nambour on Friday at 6.30pm. After Queensland the series continues in Malaysia on August 24-25, before rounds in Japan and China.

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Tauranga’s speed camera network to expand the country in the middle of next year, as part of the Static Camera Expansion Programme. The new cameras are will allow Police to be able to ticket other traffic offences besides speeding. These include red-light-runners, “lane non-compliance”; and identify the speeds of different vehicles – such as trucks, which should be travelling only 90km in a 100km zone. By Letitia Atkinson A new system will see speed cameras able to pick up a raft of traffic offences, including red light runners and illegal lane changes.

Premium sales boost Latest sales figures show BMW Red Baron has cemented its place as New Zealand’s Motorcycles Ltd favourite premium with a big jump in June sales. Red light runners and drivers who illegally change lanes will soon be on the radar for Western Bay of Plenty Police with the implementation of a new speed camera network. Tenders have been sought for an increased number of new digital speed cameras to replace the current film cameras which have been in use in New Zealand since 1993. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says he is not sure when the system will be implemented in the Western Bay.

Ian says it depends on when the technology is acquired and when final deployment dates are. “The new system means there will be greater compliance with speed limits, lane driving and traffic signals. “I look forward to the new technology and capabilities of this equipment and the enhancements it offers to improve road safety and reduce behaviours that cause crashes.” Ian says those behaviours include speeding, following too close, running red lights and not indicating when attempting to change lanes. Hi-technology digital cameras are expected to be rolled out throughout

Registrations show BMW has finished the first half of 2013, retaining the number one position it held last year. The brand’s lead in the premium market was boosted, with a near-record 201 registrations, in June – a figure BMW New Zealand managing director Nina Englert says is definitely the second highest sales month ever. “There is a little conjecture due to the accuracy of some data, but I’m comfortable confirming if it’s not the best month ever, then it’s a closely-run second.” The brand’s sales are up 21 per cent compared with the same time last year, while the entire passenger car market is up only 5 per cent. Nina attributes BMW’s on-going success to the strong product portfolio, brand loyalty from returning drivers; and strong interest in the newest addition to the BMW line-up, the BMW 3 Series Touring with xDrive. TECHNOLOGY IN MOTION...

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Taking the first step to life as a racing star Xbox champions, motorsport enthusiasts and boy racers – forget about dreaming of life as a race star and take your first step later this month in the Tauranga Clubman’s Rally. The Motorsport Bay of Plenty rally, which is being held at TECT All Terrain Park on July 21, is being held in the clubman’s rally which is ideal for

newcomers to rallying. Rally Secretary Linda Loughlin says the event will be a held in the true clubmans’ format this year, which requires less than 80km of special stages, competitors restricted to 50 and no stage notes. “So it’s great for beginners as well as those just out for a good day.” Linda says there has been strong interest from novice drivers and codrivers (who have competed in less than four events), accounting for 40

per cent of those registered to date. The event, which was last held in 2010, was previously run under a national permit which allows for a lot more touring and up to 130km in special stages. This year’s course is on forestry roads in the Mamaku Forest and Te Matai Motorsport’s area in TECT All Terrain Park, with only 43km of touring. Linda says along with offering a better event for novices, the changed format is also to cut entry costs. All cars competing need to meet safety standards with roll-cages and full harness seatbelts required. Documentation will be held on Saturday afternoon; and the event starts 8.30am on Sunday, with the first crews expected to be finished

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about 1.30pm. Drivers are already confirmed from Gisborne, Hastings and Whangarei. Details:

www.mbop.org.nz or call Rally Secretary Linda Loughlin 021 644 177. By Hamish Carter

Buckle up booster welcome change Plunket is welcoming the law change requiring child car restraints until seven years, but is encouraging parents to consider using booster seats even longer. Tauranga Plunket manager Sandy Waugh says the law change is a step in the right direction, but says children should remain in child restraints until they are the right height (usually aged between nine and 12). “It’s a very good decision, even though at age seven most children are still under 148cm, the height when an adult belt correctly fits.” Plunket national child safety advisor Sue Campbell says New Zealand has one of the highest child fatality rates in the OECD with about five children killed or injured every week. Sandy says despite the law change increasing from five years, which takes effect in November, New Zealand still lags behind many other OECD coun-

tries – including Germany, UK, Hungary, Spain and Switzerland where booster seats are required until 12. Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse says the law changes, which also require children aged from seven to eight to use a restraint if one is available, were designed to reduce injuries and save young lives. He says it was a “pragmatic balance” between improved road safety and limiting the burden on parents. “Increasing the age from five to seven aligns New Zealand with the rules in Australia and Japan. Children can be particularly vulnerable in crashes due to seat belts being designed for larger bodies.” Sandy says children need to remain in booster seats until they can comfortably sit in the car seat with their bottom against the seat back and their knees bent over the seat edge. Otherwise, the seat belt sits too high on a child – leaving them vulnerable to major internal injuries to the abdomen or head and spinal injuries with the belt sash across the neck. For more details go to: www.nzta.govt.nz or www.safekids.org.nz

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Tamarillo temptation to tantalise the tastebuds Tamarillos are like the fruit equivalent of broad beans: you either love them or hate them. I can recall from my childhood this unusual fruit, called a tree tomato (a relative of the tomato, eggplant and capsicum and potato), originating from Central and South America.

A lost food of the Inca Empire, tree tomatoes have all but disappeared from their native habitat. Introduced into New Zealand in the 1800s they were purple and yellow, and in the 1920s the red variety was developed in Auckland from South America sourced seeds. The fruit’s commercial name was changed in

DESSERT Stealth Tamarillo and almond surprise

1967 to avoid confusion with the common garden tomato. Today, the demand for the fruit remains strong as an awareness of its unique flavour and nutritional qualities grows. For this week another quick pudding recipe, similar to the lemon pudding, but gluten free. The tamarillos are hidden in an almondflavoured sponge.

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Ingredients ½ cup milk ¾ cup yoghurt 3 eggs separated 1 whole egg 3 heaped Tbsp fine Polenta ½ cup maize corn flour 1cup ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla essence ¾ cup caster sugar ½ cup brown sugar 5-6 tamarillos, peeled and thick sliced ½ cup flaked almonds (optional) Method Preheat oven to 180c and

sprinkle most of brown sugar over thickly sliced tamarillos. Place milk yoghurt, egg yolks, 1 whole egg, vanilla, all but two Tbsp of caster sugar, polenta and corn flour in a food processor and mix until smooth. Pour some of batter into a deep, well-greased baking dish (about 1cm) and bake for about 7-8minutes until set. Whisk egg whites until stiff, gradually adding the two Tbsp of caster sugar, carefully fold in ground almonds and add to the rest of the batter.

When the base has set, add the pre-sugared slices of tamarillos add extra brown sugar on top of the fruit, then top with the now lightened batter. Bake topped with flaked almonds for 35-40minutes. Serve hot, dusted with icing sugar and runny cream – a great way to have tamarillos!

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Winter warmers and pamper parties

Glenys Cowling and Anita Ellerington are enjoying a pamper package at Totaly You Face & Body Botique. Photo Bruce Barnard.

Pamper packages and combo deals for clients to luxuriate in and enjoy during the cold, winter days are being introduced at Totally You Face & Body Boutique in Bethlehem. Owner Glenys Cowling says the new additions can be enjoyed as a group, perfect for hen’s parties or birthdays, or on your own for some quiet self-indulgence. The pamper packages start from $40 per person, and can include a relaxing massage, warming facial, and uplifting pedicures with a trained therapist. These can be mini or full sessions depending on the package chosen. “In the meantime your friends relax by the fire in an exclusive ambient setting and enjoy a compli-

mentary bottle of bubbles and nibbles,” says Glenys. “Bring your own dressing gown or extras and enjoy a wonderful indulgent experience.” A variety of add-ons from the luxurious menu are available with this package at great discounted rates. This can include nail paint, tinting (brow/ lash), facial waxing, evening makeup or spray tanning. “It’s our idea of a perfect venue for any occasion or a nice pick-me -up to relax, rejuvenate and rebalance.” Totally You has also created Living Nature combo deals to rid the winter blues – using a steamer, aromatherapy hot towels and rejuvenating facial massage – with 100 per cent natural products. “We have a great selection of combos to suit your individual needs, or experience an exclusive non-surgical facelift facial for an extra $25.”

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Get glamorous for charity

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Jacob Highman, 8, and Stuart Dickens, 8, with their mums Tracy Highman and Julie Dickens. Photo by Ross Brown.

The call is going out for women to take part in a glitzy fundraiser, supporting parents of Tauranga’s disabled and special needs children. The fundraiser sees women pay $100 and receive professional hair and makeup, and a glamorous photo-shoot with Dream Shots Studios, plus a gift bag with vouchers and makeup – normally worth $300. Manager Julie Dickens says all funds will go to Parent-to-Parent

– a national charity offering support to parents with disabled or special needs children. As a member of the Tauranga branch, Julie says the charity is crucial to the parents involved. Julie has an eight-year-old son with ADHD and has attended the monthly support meetings for two years. “It’s absolutely vital, I have friends with children in wheelchairs, the mums get together and have a chat and learn things from parents in the same situations. “I think if they didn’t have that support group they would be

so depressed.” Julie hopes to get 20 women signed up for the fundraiser on July 19 and 20, making $2000 for the charity. “We did one three weeks ago for Canteen in New Plymouth and it was really successful, we had an absolute ball. “It’s lovely for ladies to come through and just be pampered and look absolutely gorgeous.” Tauranga Parent-to-Parent operates from Historic Village and has about 20 regular members. For more information, phone Julie on 022 647 3409. By Corrie Taylor

Some practical advice about asthma

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Today’s column offers some practical advice for those affected by asthma – and a caution that those with asthma should be under the care of a GP. Asthma is characterised by spasms in airways, causing a reduction in breathing capacity usually with an increase in mucous secretion. The main cause is a

faulty immune response, causing inflammation and constriction of airways. This can be caused by inadequate nutrition, genetics and exposure to environmental toxins. People with asthma need much higher levels of omega 3, antioxidant Vitamin C and E, other antioxidants such as OPC’s, antioxidant

trace minerals such For lunch, a mixed as selenium salad with oily and zinc, B fish (sardines vitamins and or red salmon) magnesium. and, or, homeLow levels made chicken of omega 3 and vegetable encourage soup. airway inflamSlow cooked mation, while chicken broths sub-optimum can help break antioxidant down the sticky with John Arts levels can mucous that is result in increased levels part of asthma. of histamine and other For dinner lots of immune system secreted steamed or gently stirinflammatory comfried vegetables with pounds. The ideal diet for grilled fish and a salad are those affected by asthma ideal. is based on fish, some Supplements are impornuts, fruit and vegetatant for asthma and I use bles with less sugars and a combined multi-antioxrefined carbohydrates. idant, multi-mineral and Apples are great for multi-vitamin. asthmatics, so a mixI then add a fish oil ture of apples and raw almonds for morning tea. supplement, Vitamin C and D; and for adults a specific OPC based antioxidant booster. These supplements will work with the diet to reduce bronchial inflammation, mucous secretion; and will generally promote a more normal immune system.

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Three tips on how to overcome ‘mindless’ eating habits Have you ever gone to the movies, purchased your tickets, then automatically walked to the candy bar and grabbed a tub of popcorn – without even thinking about it?

into your body: 1. Write everything down. By keeping a journal you can keep track of what you have eaten throughout the day and be more

Then once the movie’s over you look down at your tub and think ‘Where did all that popcorn go?’ This is what we refer to as ‘mindless eating’ and it doesn’t just happen on occasions, such as going to the movies, it happens every day and we just don’t With Vickey Mackintosh of Tauranga Healthy Inspirations notice. Here are some tips to help you be a little more mindful of what goes

conscious of what you are about to eat. 2. Make a reservation. If you find you are going to a restaurant with a bar, make sure you reserve a table. This will not only save you waiting but will stop the temptation of having a few drinks and nibbles while you wait. Research shows people consume roughly 20 per cent more ‘mindless’ calories during a night out when they fail to call ahead, than if they have a reservation. 3. Always pay cash. Leaving your credit card at home and setting yourself a budget means you are more likely to keep track of what you’re eating and stay within your limitations. Research also shows people spend, and subsequently eat, about 30 per cent more when paying with credit card.

Five servings a day keeps the doctor away During a nutrition consultation with a client I asked how many servings of fruit and vegetables he would, on average, eat per day. You can imagine my amazement when he told me he might have one serving of vegetables possibly five days a week and, if lucky two or three pieces of fruit per week. The same day I received a research paper detailing an investigation into the health of British children who are showing symptoms of third world diseases: rickets and scurvy. The reason for these diseases appearing in a developed country was put down to the poor diet where families are living on takeaway foods and spending hours on computers or in front of the television getting no exercise or exposure to sunlight. Rickets is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D,

calcium, and phosphorus. This deficiency results in the softening and weakening of the bones mainly in children, however can occur in adults. Scurvy is a deficiency disease that results from insufficient intake of vitamin C, some symptoms being spongy bleeding gums and tooth loss. A lack of Vitamin C in the diet can also result in general unwellness, fatigue, listlessness and aching limbs mainly because Vitamin C helps with the formation of collagen, a major component of connective tissues, it also supports our immune systems and assists iron absorption. Prevention is better than cure and it is advised people have a minimum of five servings of vegetable and fruit, and calcium-rich foods along with some sunlight on your skin every day.

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Current job crisis NZers’ concerns on Tauranga not a welcoming city

Not serious about Unemployment: In the age of high unemployment in New Zealand you would rightly start to wonder what the Government has planned to alleviate the current crisis. After all, to have more people working is to have less people on welfare and also more people working means more people paying taxes means more revenue for the Government. This simple economic concept seems to have escaped the Government, who continue to stick it to the working population of New Zealand. This is apparant by their actions by letting overseas interests tender and win government contracts that would benefit New Zealand workers and keep New Zealanders employed. And further, to let countless new immigrants into the country to work while countless New Zealandrs are unemployed and remain on the welfare scrap heap. When the Government say they are serious about alleviating unemployment we should scoff at their lies, actions speak louder than words, and there has been little or no action from them. Martin Wilson, Judea.

race based politics Re Kate MacIntyre’s letter (5/7/13), C. Humphreys may be only slightly high in her claim that 85% of New Zealanders are concerned with race-based policies. Here are consistent results from independent groups and councils around the country: 85% - NO to Maori Housing: BOP 81% - NO to ‘Maori are special’ 81% - NO to Maori names for North & South Is 80% - NO to ‘h’: for Wanganui 80% - NO to Maori wards: Waikato 80% - NO to Maori wards: Hauraki 79% - NO to Maori wards: Nelson 70% - NO to Maori electoral roll On the question of having a mandate, I am sure C. Humphreys and concerned citizens would be very happy for the things Maori want to be put to a nationwide, binding referendum. Would Kate MacIntyre, Robin Bell (5/7/13), and co, be able to rise to this challenge? Re Tommy Kapai’s complaint about the SCF bailout of $1.7 billion (5/7/13), a recent NBR article by Mike Butler estimated that total spending on Maori by the Government could be as much as $1.3 billion per year, with another $700 million in devolved social services such as government-funded charitable trusts run by tribes. The SCF bailout was only done to maintain financial stability after the worldwide economic crash of 2008, and was beneficial to investors of ALL races. It was not funnelled into the pockets of the so-called indigenous elite as so many dubious treaty settlements are. Geoff Parker, Orewa.

I echo the sentiments of M Walmsley (letters 5/7/13) that Tauranga is not a visually welcoming city. I especially agree about the appalling vegetation at the Elizabeth St roundabout that is incredibly messy and very uncomplimentary to the magnificent flagpole, and about which I have previously complained via these letter pages. Many areas have well-tended colourful flower displays but our most prominent roundabout has old brown bushes! It’s also unbelievable that Tauranga City never has any decent Christmas decorations, only a half-pie tree on a box and the tatty garlands that have

stretched across Elizabeth St for the last twenty years. Other far smaller towns have wonderful displays with illuminated stars and candles around the lamposts, magnificent Christmas trees, and all kinds of Christmas themes. I challenge Mainstreet, in conjunction with businesses and retailers, to create magnificent Christmas displays and light up our city to attract people to the CBD and welcome the cruise ship passengers. There’s still time to plan it, and maybe TECT could help with the electricity costs. And please get rid of those dreadful garlands that are long past their use-by date. Maureen Guy, Otumoetai.

Contraceptive implants Jadelle contraceptive implant: A recent news item stated 141 of these implants were put into women at the Tauranga Family Planning clinic in year-ending July 2013. According to F.P.’s national medical advisor, Dr. Christine Roke, the “increasing popularity of a contraceptive implant could see abortion rates fall further”. Maybe, for surgical abortions. Truth is the Jadelle contraceptive device may actually increase the abortion rate, higher than ever before. The Jadelle mode of action is a timed release of levenorgestrol which is an abortifacient. It inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, and alters the lining of the uterus to resist the implantation of the

tiny human being who subsequently dies. Such abortions happen, but can’t be registered. Google tells us: “Fertility rods may have hidden faults”, then describes U.K.’s Medicine and Healthcare Regulatory Agency as reporting 36 instances of Implanon devices (predecessor of Janelle) migrating after implantation, and five cases where they could not be found, thus rendering the recipients infertile. Tauranga F.P. clinic will be conducting abortions using the French drug, originally marketed as RU486, which together with a prostaglandin causes a miscarriage. At mid 2012 this combination, worldwide, was main cause of death for 25 women, including one from Australia. Who’d want to risk being number 26? Don Brebner, Voice for Life BOP

Silly people keep voting them in There is no problem at all with the current members of the TCC council. The problem is the silly people who live in Tauranga that keep voting them into power. The current mob who hold the reigns of the downfall of Tauranga are very good at what they do. I doubt if there is a bunch of people anywhere in the world so expert at raising debt levels through the roof or better at paying more for a property than it is worth, of raising rate payments

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at such an even upward curve and let’s not forget sharing a huge amount of the collected rate money among themselves to pay their wages. Wake up Tauranga and try to see that 2% rise this year is in place because its close to an election. I suspect that many people will in the coming years be rated out of their homes with the rate rises that will be required to keep Tauranga running. Intelligent voting could see it stopped . Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

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ing. Today, I give a bouquet and medals to principal Susan Dunlop and her teaching staff at Yendarra School, Otara. Last week Seven Sharp, had great viewing of a school that did not want or need the taxpayer to fund food in its school. It already had a culture where children and parents believed that feeding and loving children was the only way for young ones to succeed socially, physically and spiritually. To view the bright, happy faces of those kids who were eating their lunches out of ‘home’ prepared lunch boxes was a ‘view of the future’. A damned, crying shame that our country is run by the Harawiras, Pita Sharples, Turiana Turia, dogooders, Maori activists, university-bred socialists, academics and governmental ministry minions and of course, the sycophantic politicians in the National, Labour and Green parties whose sole answer to any problem is chuck more taxpayers’ money at it. If those people had half a brain they would be searching out these amazing models (and there are a few of them) and making sure the goodness in our communities was being replicated throughout NZ. Common sense, true values and committed adults can, and, do make a difference. Go to: www.yendarraschoolotara.co.nz and also view the 7 Sharp programme on TV on demand. Maureen J Anderson, Pyes Pa.

The $1.8m cornerstone Grant from T.E.C.T. to help the Waipuna Hospice with new extensions must be applauded. This community trust does not always receive the recognition it deserves and Michael Cooney and his team of trustees run a very tidy ship and at minimum overhead cost. A big thank you to this board of dedicated folk who make such a big impact in our city. G.M. Johnson, Tauranga.

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Selling us out to stay in office Contrary to Tommy Kapai’s claim, the government bailout of South Canterbury Finance (SCF), under the Crown retail deposit guarantee scheme, did not cost us taxpayers $1.7 billion; with assets realised, it amounted to half that ($805 million, to be exact). That’s still a heck of a lot in anyone’s money, but it’s less than the total paid so far (and climbing) to Maori in settlement of Treaty claims. There’s another difference. Whilst five former SCF directors are to face trial next year for alleged dishonesty, fraudulent Treaty claims (for chapter and verse, read “Twisting the Treaty”)

will go unchallenged. This is because we have a government that will do anything to secure the continuing support of the Maori Party; it will cheerfully sell us out in order to stay in office.

Never mind the long-term implications: political probity doesn’t come into it. Mr Kapai may deride (in his quaint way) those of whom he disapproves, but name-calling is childish and achieves nothing. We shall continue to expose the weakness of an unprincipled National-led administration, the deviousness of iwi claimants, and the anti-democratic nature of Maori separatism (including cogovernance). In time, the people of this country will come to realise the wrongfulness of it all. Fashions, like governments, come and go. Dr Graham Cliff, Katikati.

Tommy looking into a very muddy crystal ball Tommy Kapai is looking into a very muddy crystal ball by claiming that by 2020 one in four New Zealanders will have a trace of Maori blood in them. A clear crystal ball shows that part-Maori today, through their intermarriage with a huge influx of people from countries such as China, Asia, Middle East etc. will mean that any claim to be Maori will be pathetic to say the least. Hopefully, we will then become a multicultural country of very mixed ethnicities but proud to call ourselves New Zealanders.. Let us hope that Maori whingers and compensationists will be a thing of the past. Do part-Maori still on the gravy train, ever realise how fortunate they are to be saved from extinction by the British.? The Maori chiefs who begged Queen Victoria for help, were aware that they were heading towards obliteration with inter-tribal warfare, muskets and cannibalism. There are many Maori who are making good lives for themselves and embarrassed by the greed of others, especially the fact that the huge

settlement money does not trickle down to those who need it most. Kapai moans that the Government (aka all of us) bailed out Canterbury Finance for $1.7 billion which he claims is more than Treaty settlements. Fact is Treaty settlements have cost (all of us) $39 billion in Forestries, Fisheries, land, buildings and money. As he says “Kai for thought!” As for Ngai Tahu owning the South Island, the canny Scots of Dunedin will have something to say about that! Mary Brooks, Avenues. Tommy Kapai: C’mon Bro, not too good at the sums? “$1.7 billion more than all of the Treaty settlements”. Do you really think that that is all that 42% of the National Fisheries and 38% of our National Forests are worth? And pre-Treaty Maori never planted a tree and their ability to fish 80 km offshore is rather unlikely. Currently, Maori assets developed, from Treaty Settlements, are in the vicinity of $40 billion. Check Google or ask Sir Tipene or Sir Steven. Bryan Johnson, Omokoroa.

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Chemical theft charges dropped

excess breath alcohol causing injury, reckless driving causing injury and breach of court release conditions. He is jointly charged with Tepee Snow Laison, 33, who is currently in custody. The pair are due for sentencing on August 5.

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A third person charged with the theft of chemicals from Mount Maunganui business Lawter Ltd has had her charges dropped. The woman, who has name suppression due to matters in another court, appeared in Tauranga District Court on Wednesday jointly charged with burglary and possession of instruments (used for burglary) following the theft on June 10. Her co-accused, Jonathan Spear, 40, also had his charges dropped and Tokoroa man Graham Maxwell is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty on June 19.

A Tauranga teenager has been disqualified from driving and fined, after admitting to crashing a car into a power pole before smashing into a fence of a Welcome Bay property in February. Ratapu Ranapia, 18, pleaded guilty in Tauranga District Court on Monday to careless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol. He was ordered to pay reparation of $2748.08 in relation to the careless driving charge, fined $300 plus court costs, and disqualified from driving for six months.

Minor molestation case

A Tauranga businessman accused of sexually molesting a minor had his appearance in court excused on July 4 as his lawyer sought disclosure on the nature of the charges. The man, who has name suppression, Carjacker pleads guilty was not in court as a pre-trial hearing An Auckland man has admitted to took place before Judge Christopher assaulting a man and stealing his car Harding. from the Kingsview carpark before He is facing two counts of unlawful fleeing from police and crashing into sexual connection with a male aged a pole at 14th Avenue on May 10. 12-16 years old and a further two Conrad Oscar Rewita, 30, appeared charges of performing an indecent act in Tauranga District Court on on a boy aged 12-16 years old. Wednesday where he pleaded guilty His case is scheduled for a nominal to aggravated robbery, driving with July 19 hearing.

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Tauranga mother-daughter duo Claire and Glenda Gourley are running their popular online cooking programme again this month.

More than 1000 families are expected to take part in the popular online cooking programme ‘It’s My Turn to Cook Tonight Bosch School Holiday Programme’ next week. Tauranga mother-daughter duo Claire and Glenda Gourley are running their popular online cooking programme again – this time with a ‘Kiwi classics’ theme. The free, interactive and online programme will teach children, aged five to 16, how to cook iconic Kiwi meals including a roast dinner, pancakes, carrot cake and Claire’s favourite – chocolate chippie biscuits. Don’t forget the basic food skills, including chopping an onion and how to hold a knife correctly, which children will learn along the way. “It’s just giving them the skills so that they can look

after themselves,” says Glenda. “Statistics undoubtedly show that children with better food skills make better food choices. Eating together as a family also builds self-esteem.” Each morning of the three-day programme, Claire will be online outlining the day’s recipes and every afternoon she and her mum will answer questions and post photos, videos and responses from those taking part. But it doesn’t stop there. Children can participate in daily challenges including hosting a winter picnic, inviting a friend to dinner and posting photographs of the funniest place they ate their meal. The biggest challenge is the inaugural potato growing challenge where children have from now until the next holidays, a 70-day period, to grow potatoes in a bucket. To register, visit: www.itsmyturntocooktonight.com and be into win an iPad. The programme runs July By Zoe Hunter 15-17.

Taekwondo juniors kicking it in Auckland The Aotearoa Taekwondo Te Puke is celebrating after a weekend of success at the Under 13 Southside Rumble Taekwondo Championships in Auckland. More than 80 juniors attended, where each of Te Puke’s contenders took away a medal. Blake Ward, Maanauri Wilson and Mahinarangi Wirihana all won gold, while Parekotuku Williams, Laksyha Dhillon and Emma Kendrick won silver. Club spokesperson Moana Gould says the team did “exceptionally well”, and some of the proceeds will fund two of the senior national champions competing in the World Taekwondo Championships in Mexico this month.

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Exciting times ahead for upgrading plaza Exciting times are ahead for Palm Beach Plaza with significant upgrades scheduled to begin in the next few months. Manager David Hill says plans for phase one, of about seven stages, are on track and centre staff are excited to begin the transformation. “We can’t wait. I’ve done it all before with Richmond Mall, so we know exactly what we’re in for over the next two-to-four years and it’s very exciting. “It’s such good fun to be involved in a shopping centre development and I know the residents of Papamoa will love what we have planned for them.” Nelsonbased specialist shopping centre investor Tinline Properties purchased the complex for a confidential price early this year, taking over in April.

David says the centre will remain open as upgrades progress, and the public will be able to view the transformation from behind chickenwire mesh. “Everyone will get to see what’s going on. Normally when you have works, you have it behind boarding and box it off. “We’ve done the complete opposite and opened it up. It’s quite good for the kindy kids and school kids to come down and see what’s going on.” Speaking of children – before upgrades begin, families are invited to visit the plaza during these school holidays and enjoy the talents of Zirka Circus. The circus will perform every day during the holidays, another step in the plaza’s plans for a solid community hub.

“It’s a community meeting place, it’s the hub of the community, so it seemed logical to invite the circus here for the holidays,” says David.

“It’s an opportunity for Papamoa and Mount Maunganui residents to experience what brought sell-out shows to Tauranga city in recent months.”

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Encouraging children’s creative talents In a bid to encourage and grow Tauranga children’s creative talents, two local art tutors made it their goal to encourage their young students to “be as brave as possible” when it comes to their art. The results of Joyce van der Lely and Jenny Grant’s efforts are being displayed during the last two weeks of July at Lightwave Gallery. Art from 50 children will don the walls in the vibrant exhibition, titled ‘Raging Redbows and Rainstrings’. The women say the aim is for the children to experience pleasure and pride from their work, and for visitors to be creatively

inspired. “The kids create a lot of mess, make mistakes and enjoy the creative process,” says Jenny. “At the same time, it is important that children feel that what they create has real value. Usually, children’s art does not get the respect it deserves and their creative process is often considered very messy.” The women believe art is one of the most

important skills children need to succeed academically. “Plenty of creative thinking will be needed in the world our children are facing. “To help our children stay creative we need to let them use their natural curiosity and be playful. We should let them make mistakes and be brave to try new things.” ‘Raging Redbows and Rainstrings’ is open from July 13-28. Tauranga art tutors Joyce van der Lely and Jenny Grant.

Horse rides trekking ahead Briar’s Horse Trek consistently provides top quality, memorable and enjoyable horse treks – and they have the papers to prove it. The popular company this month has been given a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given to the top performing 10 per cent of business establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor.

To qualify for a certificate of excellence, owner Briar Mascheretti says businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor; and must have been listed on the site for at least 12 months. “Briar’s Horse Trek is thrilled to receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.” TripAdvisor’s vice president of marketing Alison Copus says they are delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe which consistently offer TripAdvisor travellers a great customer experience. “The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”

Briar Mascheretti enjoys a horse trek through the bush. Briar’s Horse Trek began in Maketu in 2003 and moved to their present location at Paengaroa in 2010. Briar says they enjoy sharing their love of horses at the beautiful forest and riverside location with local and international guests. “We ride through four species of deer and cows, sheep, pigs and game birds, and travel through ‘Lord of the Rings’ type of scenery and acres of sun-dappled trails.”

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French fun in Katikati

French conversation, musique, and gourmet food will swirl in Katikati this Sunday afternoon in celebration of Bastille Day.

On discovering one of Katikati’s early pioneers taught French to other settlers in her home – a group of ladies decided to create Katikati Club de Francais. “Adela Stewart of Athenree Homestead taught French to settlers,” says member Terelle Carroll. “So that’s where we got the idea from.” The French Club of Katikati began six months ago, with five women meeting weekly to speak French. “Because the homestead is part of Katikati’s early history we decided to

celebrate Bastille Day at Katikati Heritage Museum which ties the link with Adela nicely.” Celebration organiser Christine Donahue says French clubs and groups in Tauranga have been invited to the event, “and anyone else with an interest in French matters is welcome to come along”. A set French menu offering French onion soup with creamy mushroom and chicken crepes and a chocolate dessert is available – or guests can order from the a la carte menu. Live entertainment includes the Dancing Divas, and others performing French music. “We hope many can join us for an afternoon of fun, frivolity and Francais joie de vivre [exuberance]. A bientot [see you soon],” says Christine.

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Dancing Divas Christine Donehue, Lynne Roberts and Margaret King will entertain at Katikati’s celebration of Bastille Day. Proceeds will go to Katikati Heritage Museum Trust. Entry cost $5, or $20 for the French menu. To book call 07 549 0651 or email info@katikatiheritagemuseum.co.nz

A French affair: learning about the places beyond Paris Take a guided tour of France’s hidden gems without leaving Tauranga. France is under the spotlight on Wednesday as part of Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council’s monthly ‘Living in Harmony’ series where people from a different country celebrate their culture. Multicultural council president Ewa Fenn said the evening, to be hosted by French national and language teacher Emmanuelle Heatley, was a great

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way for people to learn more about French culture and places beyond Paris, as well a chance for the French community to connect. Along with a presentation on the country, the evening will include a performance of classic and traditional French music, by Florian Lapetite, and a display of French items. Ewa says it is the first time they have hosted a French cultural event, despite French-speakers being the second-largest language group

in the area. “There is no French cultural group that connects everyone, so hopefully this evening will bring everyone together. We are hoping to bring together people who originate from France and anyone is interested in that country.” The French evening is at the Historic Village Hall, off Tauranga’s 17th Ave, on Wednesday, July 17 from 7pm-9pm. Free entry with a plate of food for the potluck dinner. For details call 07 571 6419. By Hamish Carter

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E DVD MOVIES

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

Saturday 13 July

2013 Christian Singles Born again

friendship group meet monthly socially plus 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Mc cafe Mount 10am. Email: janfos@gmail.com or 0211 827 972 Alcoholics Anonymous Woman’s meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

Bargain Baby & Youngsters Clothing Sale July 20 at St Joseph’s Community

Centre, 10 Pitua Rd, Te Puna 9am start.

Books Wanted Harbour City Lions

needing donations of tidy books for the annual book sale being held later this year. To arrange pick up 576 2505 or 576 6825

Cactus & Succulent Society NZ

Craft Building, Elizabeth St West, Tauranga 1.30pm. Speaker: Bill Ward. Cactus: Black-spined cactus. Succulent: Harworthia. Special: Flower foliage form. Name the plant: Mary. Sheila 544 4043 Genealogy Informal Group Often called ‘granny hunters’ as we get together searching for our ancestors. Meet at 15 Beachlands Place, Papamoa 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Moya 572 5296 Judo Tauranga “Fun Day” tournament (for younger & experienced players) at Aquinas Action Centre, Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga from 10am. Free admission. Graeme 543 0872 Magna Carta Society Inc AGM “Where have your rights gone?” Papamoa Library/ Community Centre, Mako Rd, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 9.30am – 3.30pm. $5 cover charge. Morning/afternoon tea provided. BYO lunch. 573 7401 Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438 Mid Winter Christmas Bazaar An Historic Village community event 10am - 2pm. Mount Music Club 2nd Sat of month at Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 1-4.30pm. $2. Plate for afternoon tea appreciated. Singers/ musos welcome to perform. All genres. Dick 576 4527

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Reviews of DVDs, old and new, as well as other bits and bobs.

Mount Sequence Dance Sequence dance. Theme: red. At Mt Maunganui Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. Good company, live band, great supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633 New Zealand Male Choir In concert with the Tauranga Civic Choir. A musical kaleidoscope. At Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. Admission $25, seniors $20, students $10. Door sales available. Chris 021 234 6197 www.nationalmalechoir.co.nz NZ China Friendship Soc Movie Night At TECT Theatre in Historic Village on 17th Ave 6pm. Film will screen 6.30pm. Tickets $20 which includes entry to the film, a beverage & Chinese nibbles. Ph Anita 0273 622 254 or 578 7212 for tickets. Social Dance Aug 10 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. All welcome. Supreme Dance Centre 543 2377 or 027 322 1786. Just come on the night. Taichi Qigong Every Sat at Memorial Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free to join. All welcome. 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 What is Happiness? Find out how Nichiren Buddhism can help us reveal our true selves & attain indestructible happiness. Every Sat at Otumoetai Plunket rooms, 59 Otumoetai Rd, 2-3.30pm. www.sgi.org -for info email: sgitauranga@gmail.com

us in praise & worship, the Lords Table & Expository teaching from God’s Word, the Holy Bible. Teacher: Lincoln Forlong sharing from the book of Jonah. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 Bible Seminars Sundays at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “God’s offer to you - eternal life.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 BOP Orchid Society Auction of donated plants/goods at Masonic Lodge Hall, 18 Oxford St, Te Puke starts 12noon. Afternoon tea held at end of the auction. Members of the public welcome to attend & bid. Bids in multiples of $1. Cash or cheques only, no Eftpos.

Argentine Tango 6 week introduction to Salon Tango starts 5.15pm. This unique social dance is growing in NZ & worldwide. First lesson free to look. Carl 021 280 4464 or email: carl@eltango.co.nz

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Sunday 14 July

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Pilot Bay to Fresh Fish Market at Tauranga Wharf for hot fish & chips. Bevan 576 8885 Bay Bible Fellowship Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Join

Czeck & Slovak Club Tauranga

Inc Czech school for children from bi-lingual background every Sunday at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm. http://www.facebook.com/ ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga or csclubtauranga@hotmail.com Fire Brigade Bowling Club Champ of Champ Pairs at Memorial Hall 9am. Sharon 543 3929 Foraging for Wild Edible Weeds Workshop Discover the world of wild

edible weeds, their health benefits, how to identify them on a wild weed walk & turn them into nutritious smoothies, pestos & soups. At 190a Tara Rd, Papamoa 10am - 12.30pm. Cost $30. Register Julia 0274 308 471 or info@juliasedibleweeds.com Judo National Secondary Schools Championships at Aquinas Action Centre, Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga from 10am. Free admission. Graeme 543 0872 Katikati Tramping Club Short walks around Omokoroa. Easy, 8.30am start. Maddy 552 0215 Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & homemade. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champion of Champion Pairs at Memorial Hall 9am start. Karen 576 0443

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

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OUT THERE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. park adjacent to Gravatt Rd 7.30am – 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. Neita 572 3768 Prestige Singles 50+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Country Music Club Meet at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 1pm. Members a plate please. Practice night July 12 7pm. Merv 571 6716 Theosophical Society Mindful living, presented by Grant Rix, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106 Unity of Tauranga A metaphysical study & meditation group meet 2nd Sun monthly at Matua Hall, Levers Rd. 10am cuppa, 10.30am start. All welcome. 576 0165 WBOP Ostomy Assn Mid-winter luncheon at Bureta Park 12noon. Bring family members or a friend. Raffles & a good time. RSVP Richard 027 479 812

Monday 15 July

Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Mon & social club night Weds 7-9pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon (change of venue July 22 only - Memorial Hall cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd) & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Fire Brigade Bowling Club Club night – Novelty night at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. 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 Free Antenatal Classes Pirirakau Hauora, classes available each month in 2013. Venues throughout the Bay. For dates & venues ph 552 4573 or email: tamarikiora@pirirakauhauora.org.nz

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

Justice of the Peace Service Centre

Monday at Bayfair Shopping Centre Management office 10am - 12pm. Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champion Triples, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7pm. Karen 576 0443 Pipers Club Every Mon at 7pm. George 579 1460 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationships Aotearoa Mon - Manmade - gain insights into what shapes us as men 6.30-8.30pm.Tues Parenting Through Separation. Free course for separating parents 6.30-8.30pm. Weds - Blended families. Combining a household? This course covers step parent & step sibling issues 6.30-8.30pm. Positively Me 4 Women self esteem course for women Papamoa

SUMMERSET BY THE SEA – SHOW HOME RELEASE! Open Day Saturday 20 July, 11am – 3pm Our brand new retirement village is progressing very quickly and our show home is now ready for you to view. Next weekend is your first opportunity to see one of our brand new homes at our seaside village. Fully furnished, the show home lets you envisage your life at Summerset – with your furniture and your treasured possessions. It also shows just how comfortable and stress-free life will be in one of these up-to-the minute homes. For more information about the Open Day or our beautiful village, please call Alan Mathews on 07 985 6893. We’re at 181 Park Road, Katikati.

Our first residents are moving in! Our first residents are moving in this month. We think they have made a great choice and we look forward to welcoming them to Summerset. We have a few lovely homes in Stage One still available. Drop in any time and chat through the options with us.

The Weekend Sun 12.30-2.30pm. Parenting through Separation, Papamoa 10am - 12pm. Thurs - Positively Me 4 women- self esteem course for women 6.308.30pm. Parenting todays Teens - this course covers issues being experienced by teenagers in today’s society 12.302.30pm. Parenting through separation 10am - 12pm. 576 8392 Fri - Positively me 4 Women 12.30-2.30pm. 576 8392

Tauranga Badminton Junior Club

From 7-17yrs. Every Mon at Bethlehem College Events Centre 6-7.30pm. Every Tues at Otumoetai College action Centre 5.15-6.45pm. Racquets available. Beginners welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035 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 Ladies Probus Club Meet 3rd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens Club 10am. Interesting speakers, visitors welcome. Meet new friends. Claire 576 5973 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club At Tauranga RSA. Lessons 7-8pm, club nights 8-10pm. www.taurangarocknroll.org or Colleen 544 4676 Tauranga Scottish Dancing Every Mon at St John’s Church Hall, Bureta Rd, Tauranga 7.30-10pm. New members with experience welcome. Sarah 579 0123

Tauranga Senior Badminton Club

Every Mon & Weds 7.30pm onwards. Racquets available. All welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035 Tauranga Swimming Club Adult swim squads with professional coach. Women’s group Mon, Weds, Fri at Greerton Pool 9-10am. Paul 0275 072 906 7am - 7pm. YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am 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 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Also Te Puke Senior Citizen’s Club, Jocelyn St, Te Puke 9.15-10.15am. All welcome. First class free. Thurs 8.459.45am 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. 578 9272

Tuesday 16 July

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Meet every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 BOP Shirley Club Walking Group Every Tues meet outside Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after. Great group. See you there. Conversation Cafe for Seniors Every Tues at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 10am - 12pm. Morning tea, fellowship, games. 575 9347 Genesis – Women’s Group Every Tues during school term 10am morning tea at St Paul’s co-operating Church, 242 Dickson Rd, Papamoa. This week: Coffee at The Palms Cafe, Domain Road. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing a varied repertoire. Penny 579 2945 or Elizabeth 542 0646 Justice of the Peace Service Centres

Every Tues at Te Tuinga Whanau, 190 Chadwick Rd, Greerton 10am - 12pm. Mount Mainstreet Centre 11am - 1pm. Kung Fu Regular classes held Tues & Weds 6.30-8.30pm for fitness, confidence & skills. 12yrs up, men & women, non-competitive, self-paced. 0800FYTBAK. 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. Margaret 575 9792

Orange City Square & Round Dance

Club Beginners Tues 10am 12pm. Weds A Level, Thurs, Club night both 7.30pm. At Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai Tues 7-9.30pm, second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. Murray 576 3294 South City Indoor Bowls Club (Inc)

Championship Fours (Hughes Cup) at Greerton Hall 7pm. Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Cedar Lounge, Bureta Park, Vale St 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun, 1pm. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz Tauranga Continuing Education (50+) Group At Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga on third Tues of month. Lectures start 10am & a charge of $3 is made to cover expenses. Speaker: Mr Lain Jager, CEO Zespri International. Topic: Future of the NZ kiwifruit industry – a Zespri perspective. 573 8851 Tauranga Orchid Society Monthly meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 7.30pm. Questions & answers night for problem plants. Visitors welcome. Natalie 543 0847 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Toastmasters Excel Club Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. Meetings held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610 YMCA Sit n Fit Class Tues at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 11.30am - 12.30pm. Weds at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd 11am - 12pm. Social exercise seated to music. All welcome. 578 9272

Wednesday 17 July

6 Week Social Beginner Dance Class

Starts July 31 at Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave 6pm & Aug 1 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7pm. Learn waltz, rock & roll, cha cha & more. Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 543 2377 or 027 322 1786 or just come along on the night. AAPNZ July Meeting An evening with Cathi Barket at Room 125, Level 1, Bongard Centre, BOP Polytechnic 5pm for 5.30pm start. $5. To register ph Olivia 022 366 3548 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Yatton Park, off Fraser St 10am. All welcome. 578 2631

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

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, ph Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7.30pm. Super Liquor Ladder at Greerton Hall 7pm. Marg 543 3394 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Grandparents with Purpose Monthly meeting at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10.30am - 12.30pm. All grandparents welcome.

Justice of the Peace Service Centres Every Weds at Citizens Advice Bureau, Hamilton St 9-11.30am. Te Puna School 6.30-7.30pm. Papamoa Library 10am - 12pm.

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship & celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speaker: Dr Alistair Bourne. Door charge $3. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226 Ninjutsu The ancient art of ninja. Self-defence & weapons training. Adults classes every Weds at Girl Guide Hall, Te Puke 7-9pm. Mike 027 765 4015 Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library 94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds 6.30-8.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am. Great range of toys for hire at $1-$5. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tauranga. This week: Mid winter Christmas dinner. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055 Table Tennis Tauranga Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. All welcome. www. sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662

Tauranga Embroiderers Guild

Every Weds at Rowing Club Rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm then again 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners & experienced welcome.

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Join the motivated & enthusiastic group every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.458.15am. Email: LaniDTM@kol. co.nz or 571 1545. Website: http:// cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters Tauranga South Area

Leadership skills, speaking skills. Weds at St George’s Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. All welcome. Alan 544 5989

Thursday 18 July

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm. Art of Living Breathing Course Part 1 July 25-28, Tauranga. Breathing techniques, low impact yoga, meditation. To register email: central@ artofliving.org.nz Bay Salsa - Salsa on the Strand New venue, upstairs at Flannagans every Thurs. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. $2 entry, members free. All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz BOP Shirley Club Monthly get together. Swim at Fernland Spa, Cambridge Rd 10.30am, then lunch at Decor Garden Centre, Moffat Rd, Bethlehem. RSVP by July 16 579 2777. See you there. Club Mt Maunganui Seniors Play indoor bowls, 500 & Bolivia every Thurs 12.45pm. John 575 2422 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, 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

Forest & Bird Walk (Tauranga Branch)

Dickies Flat; bush & mining tunnels (bring torch.) Medium grade. $10. Meet Countdown Bethlehem 9am. Beverly 578 2879 French Connection Meet like-minded people who have an interest in French language and/or culture. Fortnightly at Brooklyn Eatery on the Strand 4.306.30pm. agohns@yahoo.co.nz Healing Rooms Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires Coffee Shop. Weekly every Thurs 10.30am - 12.30pm. Sat 1.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary & no charge. 574 1510 or www.healingrooms.co.nz

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Every Thurs at Citizens Advice Bureau, Hamilton St 9-11.30am. Te Puke Anglican Church 10am - 12pm. Tauranga Ethnic Council, Historic Village 11.30am - 1.30pm. Welcome Bay Community Centre 12-3pm. Harbour City Lions Ladies Lions Club meet at Lyceum Club 1st Ave Tauranga 2nd/4th Thursdays. Visitors welcome. Find us on Facebook. Margaret 578 8466 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714

Knitting Classes for Children 8 years onwards (including adults). Every Thurs at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 3-4.30pm. 575 9347 Red Shield Indoor Bowls Club Don’t like playing at night anymore? Play every Thurs afternoon at Salvation Army Hall, cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd 1.30pm start. Learners welcome. Frank 544 7120 Rock n Roll Social Dancing

Authentic music every Thurs at 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30pm. $3pp supper provided. Maria 576 7326 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 Opera Forum - Turandot By Giocomo Puccini - an opera fundraiser for Tauranga secondary student’s art scholarships held July 17. Complimentary wine, finger foods, lucky ticket draw & the opera screening at Tauranga Club. Tickets from Creative Tauranga. Info 928 5270 or 577 0583 Tauranga Photographic Society Meet on first & third Thurs of month at Art & Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth St West, Tauranga 7.30pm. info@taurangaphoto.org.nz Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Meet last Thurs every 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. Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Noel 579 5412 http://www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling Lead New members wanted to join our friendly league playing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 pin at 1pm (3 games). Barry/Lois 543 3523 Gay/Bi Men’s Support Group

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934

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Every Fri at Tauranga Library, NZ Room 12-2pm. Katikati Resource Centre 10am - 12pm. Tauranga RSA, Greerton 2-4pm. Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffats Rd 10am - 12pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. U3A Tauranga Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St, Tauranga 10am – 12pm. This month: speaker from one of our groups. 2nd speaker: Jocelyn Mist, information librarian. All welcome.

Email julie@thesun.co.nz or Fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga.

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Similarly, house building is not something I’ve ever regarded as a competitive sport. Or cooking for that matter. Fashion design? Baking? Who cares as long as it’s a competition? Even general knowledge needed to be made into QI before anyone wanted to know anything. TV3 now presents current affairs as a winner versus loser scenario on The Vote. News is just so boring without a victor at the end. I blame it on sport. If music now resembles a competitive sport then what resembles a competitive sport even more is competitive sport. Whoever thought to make competitive sport a competitive sport was a genius. It certainly inflames passions. Even more than music, which is why, I guess, it is still more popular in New Zealand. Perhaps X Factor and all those other contests can learn a thing or two. More passion! I was struck, for instance, by news out of Brazil earlier this week. Brazil’s the place hosting the Football World Cup next year, so they’re pretty passionate about their sport. What have they got to teach the X Factor?

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Well, during an amateur game in Pio XII it seems a 30-year-old player got into an argument with the referee. This ended when the referee produced a knife and stabbed the player. To death. Now that’s the sort of thing you don’t see on the X Factor. Do they search the judges first or could young Stan be secretly harbouring a skiv? But it’s what happened next at the football game that made me think of the X Factor. Spectators burst onto the pitch and attacked the referee. And beheaded him. Yep. I kid you not. They beat him to death and beheaded him. Now that’s what we need the next time a popular contestant is sent home (or knifed to death) by the judges. A little more “audience reaction”... Another activity that isn’t competitive is songwriting, though there are songwriting competitions all over the place including, sometimes, on television. Fortunately, most songwriters are motivated by deeper forces than those who want to be an instant idol. Most songwriters toil away in relative isolation. Like any writer, that’s kinda the deal. It does, however, make it hard to learn, except by recognising and correcting your own mistakes. But help is here in the form of a very interesting-looking masterclass being organised by the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. It is led by American singer/songwriter Kevin Welch, a co-founder of the Dead Reckoning Records label and a man who has had serious success with his songs. Working largely in the country genre he has had songs recorded by Waylon Jennings, Ricky Scaggs, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and Don Williams amongst others. Last year the Polytechnic brought song-

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writing guru Pat Pattison to town for two fascinating sessions. I saw many local musicians (as well as music students) there and everyone I spoke to was blown away by the new ideas presented. No songwriter thinks of everything on their own so a bit of input can be invaluable. Input is what Kevin will be giving. You can submit songs (first in, first on the list) to be critiqued, or just listen and discuss. I think this will be a brilliant night for aspiring songwriters of any skill level. It’s happing at the Level 5 Café at the Bongard Centre on Cameron Rd on Tuesday, July 23 from 6.30 to 9.30pm and costs $125, or $100 with an APRA or student discount. You can register or get more information at www.cmcmusicproductions.com. And, finally, just a quick correction from last week. If you want to find out more about the most excellent-sounding PenmanMcNeill-Alley concert, happening at the Te Puna Hall on July 19, the correct contact is Rosie, redruth@vodafone.co.nz

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Hague. Emma is a core member of New Zealand’s premier baroque orchestra and Rowena teaches baroque singing at the NZ School of Music. Kamala Bain is a performance graduate of the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Together they have concocted a delightful programme that traces the hours of the day in music, from dawn to dusk. “We’ve had such fun putting this programme together and can’t wait to take it on the road – it’s full of delights, really the best of Baroque, stretching from the court of Louis XIV right down to the kingdom of Naples,” says Rowena. The show is playing in Tauranga at Otumoetai College’s Performing Arts Centre on July 21. Club Mt Maunganui Friday 12 – Double Exposure.

The New Zealand stars of Tauranga Musica’s ‘Barocca’. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to Tauranga Musica’s ‘Barocca’ to give away to lucky readers who can tell us how many baroque musicians feature. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, July 17. Mount RSA Friday 12 – Tony Wellington. Saturday 13 – Tequila. Sunday 14 – E&P 4.30-7.30pm.

The Matua Sunday 14 – Wireless 3-6pm. Monday 15 – Quiz night with host Andy Craw 7pm start. Wednesday 17 – Country night 7.30-10pm.

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ZERO DARK THIRTY Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Mark Strong, Joel Edgerton - Dir: Kathryn Bigelow Zero Dark Thirty starts with a blank screen and frantic voices from the World Trade Centre attacks. Then there’s an overwhelming rush of technical information and spy talk. For the first ten minutes you’re thinking “what the hell is going on?” But, no need to worry. It all becomes clear soon and this is obviously a short-hand way of establishing “authenticity”, by throwing you straight into the heart of operations. Despite ethical considerations, this is a expertly made film. Why would you expect any less from someone of Katherine Bigelow’s skill? She knows how to do action and how to do suspense (previous films include Near Dark, Point Break and The Hurt Locker), and here applies her skills to a riveting procedural

There hasn’t been a good old City Hall political thriller for some time – excepting TV’s brilliant Boss - and Broken City aims to fill the gap. Russell Crowe is the mayor here, bringing in an old mate, disgraced ex-policeman Mark Wahlberg, to investigate his wife (Katherine ZetaJones) possibly having an affair. Of course the truth is much murkier than that and Wahlberg uncovers the expected nest of corruption and double-dealing. It should be great, but the story is too simplistic and Whalberg’s “personal journey” keeps getting in the way. But Crowe and Zeta-Jones shine and there are some nice touches.

has three great main performances (and Thin Ice some enjoyable minor ones) but seems tonally lost at times. Word that the director was removed, 15 minutes cut and a new score inserted point to possible problems. In a scenario reminiscent of the Coen Brothers’ Fargo, Greg Kinnear is a Mid-Western insurance salesman, pretty much a full-on cheat and liar fallen on hard times. Escape is offered through a new client (irascible Alan Arkin) who unwittingly owns a valuable old violin. Conning ensues, complicated by the arrival of Billy Crudup’s eccentric and unpredictable security guy. Pleasant enough but hinting at more.

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The Audience (PG) sexual references Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of ‘The Audience’, broadcast live from London’s Gielgud Theatre as part of National Theatre Live. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to ‘National Theatre: The Audience’ for lucky readers who can tell us who plays Queen Elizabeth II. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, July 17.

Popular Kiwi singer/songwriter Ladi6 is coming to the Mount next weekend, performing live at Brewers Bar on Saturday, July 20. The Weekend Sun has a double pass to Ladi6 and @Peace at Brewers Bar to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us what date they are playing. Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section before July 17. Look out for a full story/interview on SunLive next week.

thriller, almost the equivalent of Zodiac’s precise investigative approach but with explosions and a big climactic ending. Chastain is particularly impressive as the driven lead, carrying the film’s emotional weight, but questions still arise about the impression given that torture yielded useful results (denied - the results not the torture - by the CIA after the film’s release). And the film does show one suspect giving up information after torture. The problem is that there is no space here for the broader context – a thousand other innocents being tortured for no purpose. The filmmakers quite rightly say they are just illustrating reality, but what you leave out is often just as important as what you show.

Oz: The Great and Powerful is a sort of prequel to The Wizard of Oz. It must have seemed like a good idea at the time and director Sam Raimi certainly has some fun with the design and some snappy visuals. But, fatally, the story of James Franco’s small-town magician, who finds himself transported to a magical land and embroiled in its problems after meeting three witches, founders on Franco’s weird performance. Two of the witches (Rachel Weiss and Michelle Williams) are good but the whole thing lacks depth and feels off-kilter despite some imaginative setpieces.

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Despite the genre’s chronic overexposure, Cockneys Vs shows there are still fresh paths to Zombies explore on the undead’s seemingly unstoppable wobble towards world domination. Snappily directed, with obvious Guy Ritchie nods, our heroes are a gang of gormless would-be bank robbers and the folk in a retirement home. The latter - with Alan Ford, Honor Blackman and Richard Briers leading the charge - prove a particular masterstroke, being that rare sector of the population immobile enough to be threatened by zombies of the slow shuffling variety. Funny, spirited, gory and sprinkled with absurd rhyming slang – a gem amongst the knock-offs.

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Wining and dining in true gangster style Gather your gang of goodfellas and dames for Prime Production’s fabulous new interactive dinner show. Tauranga based professional actors ‘The Prime Suspects’ once again serve up their own unique brand of 'dinner and a show' with ‘Mafia’ – a 1920's theme night of what early reviews are promising is the Bay’s most unique and fun-filled party event of the year. Guests are treated to a delicious, Italian/American theme three course meal, thrilling drama, risqué adult comedy, and bedazzling burlesque – with fun casino gaming and an interactive mystery to solve with prizes for the best

detectives. With audience participation and unpredictable improvisational comedy, every night brings new laughs and surprises – and no two shows are ever the same. Mafia is the perfect night out for groups, social clubs, business events and private parties, filled with drama, comedy – and of course – drinking and gambling in true gangster style. Guests are seated at tables of 10, and capacity is limited to 200 guests per night. ‘Mafia’ is playing at Classic Flyers Aviation Museum in Mount Maunganui, and Mills Reef Winery in Tauranga, from July-December, at 7pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets range in price between $90-

The cast of Prime Production’s Mafia get into character. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

$115 per guest, depending on the date and choice of seating; and include a three course dinner and DJ for music and dancing after the show.

Call 07 574 1672 for availability, prices and group bookings. By Zoe Hunter

Crafty exhibition returns with bargains A show bringing quirky and traditional New Zealand-made crafts to Tauranga for 23 years is set to return for three more days at ASB Arena this weekend. Beginning today, exhibitors from across the country will display “every craft imaginable” at Dunkley’s Great New Zealand Craft Show. Show director Fiona Dunkley says while they allow some imported craft supplies and kit sets, all ready-made crafts must be New Zealand-made. “Our shows give the craftspeople the opportunity to sell their work direct to the public, in a warm, well-lit and friendly shopping environment. “Many of our exhibitors live out in the country and find our shows the best way to get their work in front of the public. They love meeting with people and showing them what they do.”

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After more than 30 years in the craft industry, Fiona has an eye for design and quality. “The selection of the exhibitors is my responsibility. Whenever something new or unusual arrives in the post or via email I love showing it to the rest of the office.” Crafts are on sale at prices cheaper than in retail outlets, says Fiona. Visitors can browse the sites, buy directly from the makers, learn from the experts at craft workshops, and try delicious artisan food and drink. Puzzle maker The show runs Friday Zora Brunette to Sunday, 10amis exhibiting at 5pm. Eftpos and a free the show this parcel-minding service are weekend. available at the information desk.

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The power of thanksgiving Psalm 100 is called a “Psalm for thanksgiving and for the thank offering”. In verse 4, God's people are called to enter His gates, the doorway into His presence, with thanksgiving; and to enter His courts with praise, to give thanks and to bless His holy name. Elsewhere in the Psalms, we read about the sacrifice of thanksgiving – that which is our offering of thanksgiving to God. The psalmist in Psalm 147:7 speaks about singing to the Lord with thanksgiving. This principle of offering up our declarations of thanksgiving to God is continued in specific detail in the New Testament. Paul says in Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything” and then he instructs us what to do instead. He says: “But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God”. Colossians 2:7 & 8 speak to us as those who have received Christ to “walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving”. So, our thanksgiving is not to be given to God begrudgingly – instead, we are to be “abounding in thanksgiving”. We read an astounding truth in

1 Thessalonians 5:18 where Paul instructs us to “give thanks in all circumstances”. Not just in the good times, not just when life seems to be going well, not just when circumstances appear positive, but in all circumstances. That is, give thanks when the battle is most intense, when it seems that everything is against you, when you are struggling to keep your head above water. If that isn't significant enough, Paul adds: “For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”. Friends, it is so easy to grumble and murmur and complain; and to focus on the battle and to have a pity party. A whole generation perished in the wilderness because of their murmuring against God and because of their disobedience. God's Word says to you and to me: “Enter His gates with thanksgiving in your heart, bring a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Lord and sing to the Lord with thanksgiving in your heart”. We are exhorted to pray with thanksgiving and to be abounding in thanksgiving. In all situations, give thanks to the God who redeemed you by the blood of His own Son, who called you out of darkness into His glorious light, who now calls you His son or His daughter – “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”.

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Speaker on ‘living with presence’ Tauranga City Elim is blessed to host Andy and Janine Mason from Bethel Church this weekend. Andy will speak on ‘Living with Presence’ and all are welcome to join with us this Sunday at 6.30pm at 14 Christopher St, behind McDonalds on 11th Ave. Andy and Janine come from the beautiful East Coast of New Zealand. Together with their four schoolaged children and 10 suitcases, they arrived in Redding, California, in August of 2008. They had a dream to give their lives to develop people. But little did they know they would soon be partnering with Danny Silk and his new team – helping develop an organisation to build the lives

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of people. Andy and Janine helped develop, and now lead, the Dream Coaching Programme at Bethel Church. This has spread into programmes and classes in Bethel Christian School and Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. They have also helped catalyse Dream Cultures in other churches, businesses and a community centre.

Sunday Services 9:30am & 6:00pm Come along!

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

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REAL ESTATE

Save us from ourselves It is perhaps the death knell of open trust. Real estate agents have a statement to use when passing on (or passing over) information from third parties.

10A MARINE PARADE

FOR SALE

Pacific Surf is a boutique low rise townhouse development in which you will have just ten neighbours. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and double garaging, body corporate fees are kept to absolute minimum ($2500pa) leaving you, and your dog or cat, to enjoy affordable living in a prime seaside location.

$930,000

View Sun 10.00 - 10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/2836032

Success Realty Ltd, Bayleys, Licensed under The REAA 2008

Greg Russell M 027 490 1907 B 07 557 8052

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It is designed to save us from ourselves (from big feet in mouth), and from the courts. Now we real estate agents like tennis and squash courts, court shoes, even gentle people at HRH courts ... but we shy away from legal courts. Sadly for us it is not acceptable to say we “didn’t know” or that “the information given to us by a buyer/ seller has great big holes in it”, from conscious or unconscious data deletion, amendment or addition.

We are the new three wise monkeys. ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’ is no use to us. We must seek out all faults even those you don’t know of and see evil, hear evil and speak evil under the rules of full disclosure. We are ably aided in this, sometimes awful, task by the council, building inspectors and lawyers.

Potential issues

Now don’t crack open the bubbly while the ink dries on the contract ... that is just step one guys. Leaky homes and building materials, of potential issue, have changed the perimeters of inspections. A pass is getting harder to gain. Even our standard sale and purchase offer document carries a requirement for a building inspection. These inspections may be as scary as a visit to the dentist. Lurking unseen, unless by x-ray or invasive testing (ouch), may lie defects.

Dodging fault

The language of building inspection reports is by necessity full of possible future scenarios and potential failings. Why? Because the council and the building industry have big bills, and so everyone wants to dodge future fault. (Including me!) So don’t be surprised to find a scary bedtime read – and in some cases – a horror story. The trick is to interpret and understand either remedial or preventive action. And here Mortgagee Auction we real estate sales people again pass on to experts, who themselves want to run for cover.

By Kirsty Walker

Tauranga 1252a Ohauiti Road, Ohauiti

2b 1s 1l

Mortgagee Auction

With great country and sea views from its elevated location makes this a property well worth your closest attention. This is your opportunity to complete the property and provide a great lifestyle and a home to entertain friends and family. The bones are there, all it needs is your touch to make it work. Viewing is a must of this decidedly different designed home. Contact Lynn Eagar or John Pope and for further information go to lynneagar.raywhite.co.nz

12.30 pm, Wednesday 31st July 2013 Conference Room, Bethlehem Motor Inn at 176 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem, Tauranga View Saturday 2.15-2.45pm rwhamilton.co.nz ID# HAM25243 Lynn Eagar AREINZ 027 458 1780 office 07 839 7060 lynn.eagar@raywhite.com John Pope 027 496 3111 office 07 928 5000

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Ph 07 928 3042 or email tasha@thesun.co.nz art & craft

KILN FIRED GLASS discover a very special craft. An introduction to fused glass jewellery & coasters. A practical & rewarding place to start your journey into glass. Sat 27th July 1-4pm. Ph 571 3726 Leadlight Expressions, Historic Village, 17th Ave.

computers

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

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FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

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SENIOR NET BUDDY in-home computer coach. Basic computer skills. Seniors - Internet, email, skype. Relaxing one to one lesson. Learn at your own pace. Reasonable rates. Ph 576 4728 or 021 246 0038

“THE ROD of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.” Proverbs 29:15 ONLINE WORK from your computer. Genuine business, anyone with basic computer skills & a couple of hours a week can do. Age no barrier. email onlinebizforyou2@gmail.com or text 027 474 6094 WORK FROM HOME hours to suit, be your own boss. Start now! Ph 576 3642 www.doublefocusnz.com

cars for sale

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

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SHED STORED dry, free delivery. Ph 021 0824 1958

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CAKE MY DAY We make / create, cakes, Birthday, Wedding, Adult, Giftboxed, Corporates, Cupcakes, Hire Tins, Parties for kids. Ph 07 579 9795 cakemyday.co.nz CLOTHING SALE Turning Point Trust Historic Village 17th Ave 9.30 - 10.30am. Only $2 for a big bag. You pick. First & third Thursday of each month. Ph 578 6934 HOME BASED SMALL BUSINESS A simple easily run business, well proven. Operating BOP/Coromandel area. Can be part time & may suit retired, semi-retired couples. A good opportunity. For more information please Ph 09 488 9154 or 021 780 790

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HOUSE LOT OF indoor/ outdoor furniture & items. Lawn mower, 3 burner bbq, bar table set, dining suit, cupboards. Ph 027 454 3456 PAVERS factory seconds half price. 55 Hull Rd, Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 SMALL CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 55 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887

fundraiser

PAPAMOA PRIMARY SCHOOL Room 11 – Fundraising for Coast Care. We are fundraising to help Coast Care replant the sand dunes that caught ﬁre during the holidays & other local areas that are lacking in plants. Please come to Room 11’s Lucky Dip at the Plaza Market on Sunday 14th of July from 7am12noon. $2 a dip gets a toy for everyone!

gardening

ACTION STATIONS lawns & gardens. Experienced affordable gardener. Lawns mowed, gardens maintained, trees & shrubs pruned, general garden clean-ups. WINZ quotes. Ph Daryl 572 2898 GARDEN MAINTENANCE tree pruning, hedge trimming, rubbish removal, section tidy ups, odd jobs, WINZ quotes, affordable prices. Ph Philip 0800 334 453 or 544 5591

health & beauty

HEALTHY SURVIVOR personal testimony. “For 14 years I suffered with arthritis, back pain & then the second deadliest form of Prostate Cancer. It only took one incredible natural organic bioactive

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home renovations

EXCLUSIVE BATHROOMS are back with the original owner Paul! Successfully operating here for 7 years. There’s a good chance I have completed a bathroom in your area. Certiﬁed shower & dome installer. Ph Paul 027 679 8838

lifestyle coaching

CAREER RESTRUCTURING? Creating opportunity from Change. Ph Chris at Balanced Success Coaching 027 548 2548 chris@balancedsuccess.co.nz www.balancedsuccess.co.nz

livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

mobility

MOBILITY SCOOTERS wheelchairs walkers & more. Visit or 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

to let

GREERTON 3 bedrooms, large & sunny. $330 p/w. Ph 579 0119 or 021 552 554 no txts

trades & services

AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES House / property repairs & maintenance, spouting etc. 20 years experience. Ph 027 421 1339

business opportunity

BUILDER/HANDYMAN 45yrs experience, no job too small. Ph Bryan on 027 408 3905

ROOF PAINTING & maintenance. Free quotes! Ph Mark 543 3670 or 021 0273 8840

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced caregiver, mature, professional woman, offering inhome care. References available. Ph 576 4728 or 021 2460 038 CEILING & WALL RENOVATORS All interior plastering & painting. Ph 027 472 6094 a/h 576 3513

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 027 436 7740

CERTIFIED BUILDER All jobs welcomed big & small. Free quotes (no hidden cost) Good rates with great results. Ph Jason 021 424 900 EXTERIOR HOUSE WASHING bsp house washing. 30 years in the industry, high & low pressure cleaning. Competitive rates, free quotes. Ph Mark 027 699 8356 a/hours 544 4541 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 PAINTER / A1 DECORATOR available. All interior & exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 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 PAINTING AND PAPERING work wanted. 40 years experience in the trade. Professional workmanship & free quotes. Ph Alpro Painters 022 062 3590

ROOFING AND SPOUTING Metal fascia, gutter & rainwater systems. Long run corrugate. Maintenance, repairs or replacement. Free no obligation quotes. PROFIX 027 496 5375 profixltd@xtra.co.nz ROOFING new roofs reroofs spouting & repairs. Free quotes. Ph Chris 027 276 6348 or 572 3237 SCAFFOLDING prompt free quotes, friendly service, DIY or full erect & dismantle services. Safe, certified, cost effective. Safeplank Scaffolding Ph 021 680 555 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 TRAILER REPAIRS I do it all, from small trailer repairs to major re-dos. Car & boat trailers, horse floats, transporters etc. Free quotes, pickups and drop offs. Ph Dave 027 325 9896 or a/h 07 575 3178 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

WOODEN WINDOW sash repairs & replacements. Ph 021 072 8869

transport

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

travel & tours

A DAY OR a few days away after Winter. Book a springtime tour now. Visit the 26th annual Rhododendron Festival with John’s Trips & Tours. Ph 576 9305 A HOLIDAY or day-out. Every week. Small Group Tours. Door to Door Hinterland Tours Ph Kae & Rick 07 575 8118 A TRAIN JOURNEY throughout NZ. Tour begins Oct 1st Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 or email mike@zealandiertours.com COME JOIN OUR travel club. Monthly morning tea & exciting places to visit. Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 or email wendy@zealandiertours.com SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS fully escorted owner/ operated since 1978. Ph free for colour brochure today 0800 664 414. Also see www.scottsdaletours.co.nz

wanted

A MAGPIE mounted on a stand. Ph 570 2071 MALE BALLROOM dance partner, must be committed for practices & competitions. Aged between 9 & 10. No experience needed. Ph 027 411 7652

work wanted

MOLLY 23 YEARS OLD, just completed physical 5 month contract work averaging 80+hrs, 7 day wks, seeks full or part time position, anything considered. Ph 027 959 3002

Photos by Tracy Hardy.

Above: Tauranga BMX Club members Trey Royal, 9, Joshua Savage, 8, Matt Hill, 8, William Savage, 7, and Blake Davies, 6, training for the BMX World Cup in Auckland.

Left: Elliot Kale, 8, and Amy Davies, 5.

It was a cool start for about 100 keen swimmers who braved the chilly ocean at Omanu to honour Mount Maunganui College student Jed Roberts on Wednesday. The 17-year-old passed away in 2011 following a 19 month battle with leukaemia.

Georgia Stewart, 16, in her orange costume.

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accepted.