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Down at Donaldson’s Dairy Is your dog as big as a horse like Hercules Morse, or skinny and bony like Bitzer Malone? Or perhaps they have a very low tum like Schnitzel von Krumm? If your pet resembles Hairy Maclary or any of his Donaldson’s Dairy friends now is their chance to stand up and be noticed in the Great Hairy Maclary and Friends Look Alike Contest. The competition is being held by Tauranga Vets to help promote the fundraising campaign for the

Hairy Maclary and friends sculpture planned for the Tauranga waterfront. Creative Tauranga CEO Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell says it is great to have the businesses support to help get the community behind the project. “It’s just making people more aware of the project, just getting more excited about it and getting the children involved.” Tracey is determined to have the sculpture – comprising Hairy Maclary and eight of his

friends – installed on the waterfront in time for the character’s 30th birthday celebrations in July, but another $500,000 needs to be raised to hit the $800,000 fundraising target. The competition is being held at Tauranga Vets, 424 Cameron Rd, on Saturday October 13, 9am11am, or Wednesday October 17, 3pm-5pm, with prizes on offer. To make a $3 donation to the sculpture project text ‘Hairy’ to 306. By Hamish Carter

From Donaldson’s Dairy: Hairy Maclary and friends lookalikes: Gizmo with Gay Readsmith, Jazz with Delwyn Weatherly, competition organiser and Tauranga Vets co-owner Michelle McDonnell, Jake with Steve Carr, and Argie with Shontaye Lowry. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Meanwhile, our idea, spawned by David Dalton, to campaign for rail passenger services into Tauranga, is gaining momentum with plenty of support from readers. Kathryn Arnold writes in the letters page this week, supporting the concept of suburban commuter services. Another reader called this week in support of the regional connections, but pointed out we included Katikati in the list of townships even though there hasn’t been a train through there for several decades. We see his point. The rail track was ripped up about 40 years ago after the opening of the Kaimai Tunnel, so apart from that minor detail, it was still a good concept. Hover rail perhaps? I’m sure a rail connection as far as Apata, with Bayline providing the connecting bus link to downtown Katikati, would be a possibility. Other callers voiced again the general feeling that the rail track through downtown Tauranga must go. The aging Matapihi Bridge should be ripped out and a rail link built in the vicinity of the road bridges. We can fund it with the new money that we’re all printing! We like your thinking. Keep the ideas coming.

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A man went to an auction. He bid on an exotic parrot. He really wanted this bird, so he got caught up in the bidding. He kept on bidding, but was repeatedly outbid, so he bid higher and higher and higher. Finally, after he bid way more than he intended, he won the bird. The price was high but the fine parrot was finally his! As he was paying for the parrot, he said to the auctioneer, “I sure hope this parrot can talk. I would hate to have paid this much for it, only to find out that he can’t talk!” “Don’t worry,” said the auctioneer, “He can talk. Who do you think kept bidding against you?” brian@thesun.co.nz

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Stepahnie Brebner was attacked on Tuesday.

The dogs which killed cats in Welcome Bay last weekend have been impounded.

Who let the dogs out? Concern is growing among Tauranga residents about the control of dogs in the city following a spate of dog attacks. Tauranga City Council has received 24 dog attack complaints in the last three months – a number TCC animal services team leader Brent Lincoln says is higher than normal. In the last financial year the council received 281 aggressive dog complaints, with 69 reported as attacks and a further 87 for rushing people. The other 125 relate to dog attacks on animals. The most recent attack in 15th Avenue on Tuesday this week left a 41-year-old woman in hospital with puncture wounds to her upper thigh and lower leg. Stephanie Brebner was running along a section of 15th Avenue on Tuesday when she was attacked by a dog described as a shar-pei cross. “The dogs looked at me and ran straight at me,” says Stephanie. “The black dog leapt up and bit my upper thigh and leg. The

dogs just kept coming at me. I was screaming. I have never been so terrified in all my life. “If the dog had attacked a child they would not have come out as well as I did.” Resident Sonya Croft came to the aid of Stephanie and phoned her husband who took the injured woman to hospital. Sonya says the two dogs on the property are left to run around and are not cared for properly. “We have laid numerous complaints about the dogs.” Sonya, who owns two staffies of her own, says an attack was inevitable and she wants to see the dogs gone. TCC says the specific dog in the attack has not previously been reported to the council, but a dog of the same breed was seized from the property a month ago. “Dog attacks are given high priority and an officer is dispatched to ensure the attacking dog is secure and cannot pose a continued risk. “It is not until the victim, witnesses and dog owner have been interviewed that a decision can

be made about how each incident can be dealt with.” The attack on Stephanie comes after two cats were killed by three dogs in Welcome Bay last weekend. The three dogs that killed one-year-old cat Missy and threeyear-old cat Oscar are unregistered and have since been captured and impounded. In late August, American pitbull terrier-cross Haze attacked a 61-year-old Bayline Coaches supervisor as he attempted to keep the dog off a school bus in Windermere. This week the dog’s owner – 25-year-old Damien Te Manu Olliver – was fined $500 and ordered to pay $132.90 in court costs and $1500 in reparation to the victim after previously pleading guilty to one charge of owning a dog that attacked a person causing injury.” The dog that attacked Stephanie has been impounded and will likely be put down today. The dogs from the Welcome Bay cat attack are also likely to be put down. By Phillipa Yalden

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Fine for school bus dog attack owner

French tourist attack accused back in court

Tauranga man Damien Te Manu Olliver, 25, has been fined after pleading guilty to a charge of owning a dog that attacked a person causing injury. Olliver appeared in the Tauranga District Court and was ordered to pay a $500 fine, $132.90 in court costs and $1500 in reparation to the victim who was bitten by the American pitbull Haze on August 30.

The two men accused of beating and robbing two French tourists behind an abandoned petrol station in Papamoa are due to appear in court on October 23. Bo-Tamati Rawiri, 26, from Ngaruwahia, and Che Bridger, 24, from Mount Maunganui, have been in custody since they were arrested and are facing two counts of aggravated robbery.

Trial date for Christmas Day crash accused

King-hit charged in court

Two people charged with manslaughter in relation to the deaths of two Tauranga girls in a car crash on Welcome Bay Road on Christmas Day 2011 will go to trial in the Hamilton High Court on March 4, 2013. Phillippa Morehu, 36, and Haki Tetuere Davey, 17, are both charged with manslaughter over the deaths of Brooklyn, 13, and Merepeka, 14, Morehu-Clark, who died when the car they were travelling in crashed on December 25.

A Te Puna rugby player accused of knocking-out Te Puke Sports player Simon Chisholm during a match between the two teams will be back in court on October 29. Uenuku Porena Teita, 22, is facing a charge of injuring with reckless disregard for the safety of others. Chisholm was knocked unconscious during a rugby game in Te Puke earlier this year and spent two days in Tauranga Hospital due to bruising on the brain.

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Increase in Bay murders

Tauranga woman Robyn Prole’s body was found on the grass verge outside her Bell Street home on July 20.

The number of murders recorded in the last 12 months has doubled compared with the same time last year. In the Western Bay of Plenty, six murders were committed compared with three in the same period the year before. Western Bay of Plenty area commander, inspector Clif-

ford Paxton says police are disappointed to see a rise in the number of murders in the region. “The numbers of actual offences are small but lives have been either lost or affected and that, of course, causes us concern. “Fortunately many of these crimes have been solved with the assistance of the community and we are continually striving to

find ways to prevent the offences from happening and to provide even greater support to victims.” Tauranga builder Rex Prole, 64, is currently in custody after he was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife Robyn Prole, 57, who was stabbed in July. Prole has been found fit to stand trial and enter a plea on the charge of murder following a second psychiatric assessment in August. By Letitia Atkinson

Arson case shelved University of Waikato Information Day, Tauranga Friday 19 October, 10am-3pm Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Windermere Campus and the Bongard Centre University of Waikato staff will be available to give advice on the following degrees, which can be completed entirely in Tauranga: −− Bachelor of Social Sciences

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A fire lit in the middle of the house completely destroyed the building. and doing 14 years for methamphetamine related charges.” The charges were laid in relation to the drug bust at the property in 2010. “It’s the sort of crime where you’re not committing an offence against someone else, you haven’t got another party involved. “We have filed the case unless someone in the circle involved comes forward, which we are not crossing our fingers for.” By Letitia Atkinson

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Tauranga police investigating an arson in Ohauiti are putting the case on the shelf. Detective Logan Nicholas has been leading the investigation into the Ohauiti house fire and says they are no longer actively investigating the case. “It seems to be one of those cases where we loosely know the group that are involved and they have a connection to the property but I don’t think it will be progressing at all. “It’s not like anyone has profited from this incident at all.” The house was torched on August 15 after property, including a large water tank, was removed from the address. “It looks like it was done to maybe cover their tracks in relation to the property they had taken from the address before committing the arson. “Without one of the group talking, progressing the case won’t be happening,” says Logan. Like many crimes of this nature, without information, police have nothing to go on. He says it’s a harsh reality. “The previous owner of the property is in prison

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Road crashes soar Police are urging motorists to travel with care after the number of crashes on Tauranga roads more than doubled in one week. There were 25 crashes on local roads last week, compared to 12 the week before. Two cars crashed over banks on Tauranga roads in the last week – one in Welcome Bay and another on Poripori Rd. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager, senior sergeant Ian Campion, says the main cause of crashes was people failing to give way at intersections.

Crashes involving elderly drivers contributed to the second highest number of crashes, with a total of six in the last week. Ian says the remaining number of road crashes included incidents involving alcohol and speed, resulting in two serious injuries and three minor. Ian he is ‘particularly disappointed’ with the number of road crashes rapidly increasing. He says people need to understand the responsibility lies in the hands of anyone who gets behind the wheel. “Road safety is everybody’s responsibility. Everyone has a part to play in that.” By Letitia Atkinson

A Tauranga man is facing a five and a half year jail sentence after he was convicted on numerous charges in Tauranga District Court. Heck Heke, 27, was sent to prison after he was convicted on charges including committing burglary with a weapon, two counts with injuring with intent to injure and assault with a blunt instrument. Heke appeared in Tauranga District Court on July 20, when the judge indicated he would be sent to prison for the crimes. A pre-sentence report was called for and Heke told the court he had limited recollection of the incidents because he was drunk at the time of the offending.

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Charities to benefit from police auction

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service head coach John Bryant’s organisation will prosper from the auction.

Six Western Bay of Plenty charities are set to benefit from the money raised at the Tauranga Police Charity Auction this week. Organiser and Tauranga police CIB Charitable Trust trustee, detective sergeant Pete Blackwell says tickets for the auction at TECT Arena sold out in August. He says New Zeal Foundation and Alzheimers NZ Tauranga will be major benefactors of this year’s auction while SPCA Tauranga, TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter, Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service and Mount Aquatic Centre Trust will also receive funds.

This is the 18th police auction luncheon run in Tauranga, with last year’s event raising $250,000. Impac Tauranga received $100,000 last year, as did Tauranga Riding for Disabled. Since the auction first began in 1995 more than $1.3million has been raised for Western Bay of Plenty charities. This year’s feature items included a 2012 VW Polo car donated by Farmer Auto Village, along with an electric guitar signed by the Doobie Brothers, a guitar signed by Little River Band, a Queenstown three night wilderness experience including a helicopter ride and rafting and a $7500 Pak ‘n’ Save auction. By Letitia Atkinson

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Silver birches to go

The decision to fell two silver birches outside the Tauranga Citizens Club was made by the city councillors in less than a minute this week. The two trees on 13th Avenue are interfering with the guttering and air conditioning units, according to representatives of the club. Graham Soole from the club says the trees have damaged the building by blocking spouting and allowing heavy rain to enter the club - damaging ceilings and flooring. They have also blocked the roof ’s top air conditioning units, causing damage. The club volunteered to pay for the removal of the trees and their replacement with something that doesn’t shed its leaves. The leaves from the silver birches also blow inside the club and it takes time to vacuum them up. Pruning was suggested but the club doesn’t think that will be effective.

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The council’s arborists don’t want to cut the trees down as they are in good health and well situated on a wide grass berm. None of the council’s underground services are nearby, and the trees are located an acceptable distance from nearby hard surfaces. Neither tree fits the council policy criteria for removal, even though silver birches have been removed from the city’s tree planting guide. It’s not been shown that the silver birches are the only source of debris that accumulates on the club’s roof. The cost to remove, stump grind and replace is $1004. Bill Faulkner moved the trees be removed because of the reasons set out in the report. Terry Molloy was the only councillor to speak against felling the trees, saying the only grounds is that they are inconvenient. By Andrew Campbell

Operational losses covered by revaluation Operational losses of $2 million at Baypark are covered by a property revaluation, the annual report from Tauranga City Venues Ltd shows. Tauranga City Venues Ltd is wholly owned by Tauranga City Investments Ltd – which is wholly owned by Tauranga City Council. TCVL began the financial year looking forward to the first season of operating the three businesses; the Baypark Speedway business, the reorganised catering business at Baypark, and the new TECT arena. Taking over the catering and buying the speedway business the previous year was first and foremost about controlling the site, says board chairman Graeme Elvin. The speedway decision was supported by drivers, but bad weather ruined the season and the flagship

opening night fireworks was cancelled because of the neighbours - the Rena oiled bird recovery operation. Poor speedway crowds also reduced catering revenues. Managing wide variations in patronage and usage was challenging across the whole site for the catering team, says Graeme. “The quality and standard of our catering is outstanding and is proving to be a key contributor to the venue package.” Over the financial year, catering was the best performer, making $1.7 million. Speedway made $536,000, and the arena $1.153 million. There was about another $1m from functions, advertising and sponsorships rentals and sundry events. Total operating revenue for the year was $4.543 million. Operating expenditure was $6.489 million, the biggest item being $3.879 million comprising $3.3 million in employee and operating costs, $253,000 in

administration and $146,000 on maintenance. TCVL’s operating deficit is $2.056 million. The books are saved by a $9.8 million increase in the valuation of property, plant and equipment, that pushes TCVL’s total comprehensive income for the period to just over $5 million. The statement of accounting policies accompanying the report states TCVL’s primary objective is to provide goods and services for the community or social benefit, rather than making a financial return. For the purposes of the New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards, TCVL has designated itself as a public benefit entity. As it has “no public accountability”, TCVL qualifies for differential reporting exemptions, the notes say. All available reporting exemptions allowed under the framework for differential reporting have been adopted, with the exception of the statement of cash flows and taxation as presented.

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Funding decision made Settlements regarding Rangataua Bay environmental studies are remaining confidential. Photo by Daniel Hines. developments in wastewater treatwere joint applicants, all members The successful bidders for up ment and disposal, and wastewater to $250,000 in Environmental of the committee had a conflict of reuse systems and techniques – and interest. Mitigation and Enhancement establish the fund for it. The task of assessing the two funding will be publicly The fund’s purpose is to pay for applications was delegated to and facilitate measures and iniVaughan Payne, and Sharon De notified after the successful tiatives (particularly in the Upper Luca. applicants have been Tauranga Harbour) to avoid, Their decision and report which informed in writing. remedy, or mitigate, the actual was presented to the committee on or potential effects of the WasteMonday, remains confidential. Two groups have applied to water System; or to acknowledge The two applicants are: (1) the fund which is established for and provide mitigation by way of Ngapotiki a Tamapahore Trust and assessing and ameliorating the environmental compensation for the Tauranga City Council Joint environmental effects of the sewerApplication for a research and edu- ongoing adverse environmental age ponds at the Te Maunga Waste effects, including by way of offence cation project combining science Water Treatment plant. to tangata whenua cultural and It’s a process that the city council’s and cultural effects of wastewater spiritual values associated with the discharges on Rangataua Bay. Waste Water Management Review wastewater system. And(2): the Manaaki Te Awanui Committee chairman Murray Guy “It’s not confined to just estabCharitable Trust for a project says has taken six years. lishing the source of any pollution, to undertake environmental and The committee had to get or the impact of any nutrients, cultural research in the Rangataua independent assessors to decide it goes much much broader than the successful applicants because of Bay area. that, and that’s why it was called The wastewater management conflicts of interest from both the the Mitigation and Enhancement review committee was established Maori and councillor sides of the fund,” says Murray. as a requirement of the new committee. “On the one hand it is underThe four iwi committee members resource consents for the operation standing if there are any issues and expansion of the wastewater declared a conflict of interest in attached to the sewerage ponds, is system that the council had to July because the applications are there an impact on the environfrom local iwi - the same iwi repre- apply for in 2004. ment? Council has identified that The new consents require the sented on the committee. there is, albeit minimal. And the Council to undertake periodic Independent assessors were called other thing was the enhancement reviews of the effects of the in after it was suggested that where fund, how can you mitigate that?” wastewater systems, technological Tauranga City Council and iwi

Growing smokefree by policy City playgrounds, sports grounds, bus stops and the grounds and car parks of council facilities are likely to be included in the city’s new smokefree policy, but people will still be able to smoke on the beaches. The al fresco dining areas of the city restaurants will also be exempt from the policy. The reason for the exemption is practicality. Councillors say the completed policy will be unenforceable because there will be no bylaw. They also do not intend the policy to bring about the introduction of ‘smoking police’. The discussion at this week’s Strategy and Policy Committee is a follow-up to a request last year from the Welcome Bay Community Centre, whose representatives sought to make the Welcome Bay community smokefree. In response, the council

agreed to develop the policy to identify smokefree places across the city. Policy planner Cheryl Steiner sought councillors’ direction on reasons for developing the policy and where it would apply. Murray Guy says protecting the health of nonsmokers should be the reason for the policy, which means it should apply only to confined spaces, but not open spaces where smokers can move away from non-smokers. The Tauranga City Council recently endorsed smokefree designation for the jointly administered TECT All Terrain Park and Haharua Park. The Western BOP’s smokefree policy also applies to council-owned enclosed public spaces, parks, playgrounds, reserves, skate parks, gardens, sports fields and beaches. TCVL has adopted a smokefree policy for Baypark.

Pools get 3.8 million dollar float Ratepayers paid out an unbudgeted $3.8 million supporting Tauranga city’s pools network in the last financial year. Tauranga City Aquatics Ltd’s annual report adopted by Tauranga City Council shows ‘grant revenue’ at $4.4574 million, when the budgeted amount was $733,000. Notes to the report state the extra is from a renewals grant funding for the hot pools emergency works project at $2.3 million. Grant funding for the hot pool redevelopment writeoff of costs-to-date, at $1.101 million, additional renewals capital funding grant of $240,000 and unbudgeted debt retirement revenue of $300,000. While the city poured in millions, the

pools network’s operational revenue was $1.410 million under budget at $4.769 million, instead of $6.179 million. Last year’s operational revenue was $5.235 million. The operating revenue was $1.4 million below budget because of increased competition from other gyms, it is claimed in the notes. The hot pools lost $304,000 because of the closure from July to September for emergency maintenance works. TCAL’s net deficit for the year is $351,000, but the pools network comes out overall in surplus of $2.461 million because of an unexpected $3.893 million net gain from the revaluation of buildings and improvements. By Andrew Campbell

Publishing collective making waves Six months since launching more than 20 books, Tauranga’s publishing cooperative Oceanbooks is launching another 10. Oceanbooks CEO Bryan Winters, who is among the latest 10 books’ authors with his non-fiction on environmental politics ‘That Pommie Bastard’, says everyone involved with the cooperative is pleased with its success to date. “We seem to be developing a good range of titles – we started out with a lot of fiction but we’ve got a lot more non-fiction and quite a few children’s stories.” He says the group – which is the first writers publishing cooperative in the country – had grown from focusing just on Western Bay of Plenty authors to have writers and members involved from all around the country. “We got so many inquiries from outside the region that we’ve opened the group up.” Bryan says the cooperative was committed to only publishing a high standard of work, with all books needing to pass a thorough process to be approved for publication. The cooperative structure was helping foster writing talent, with members often mentoring and helping each other, says Bryan. The books being launched (eight in print and two ebooks) cover a range of genres from short story and various fiction anthologies, to a history, pre-teen mystery and health tip book. The books are being launched at Nautilus Restaurant on Friday October 26 from 5pm at a function with guest speaker Susan Devoy. Details: www.oceanbooks.co.nz By Hamish Carter

A pig, a possum and me New Tauranga author Stella Smith began writing her novel so her grandchildren could read about her life growing up in a pioneer family. Photo by Tracy Hardy

For Stella Smith, growing up with a pet possum called Joey and a pig called Jean was just normal family life. Stories involving Joey and Jean are among many other unique tales told in Stella’s novel ‘Woolston: A Pioneer Family’. Stella, who now lives in Otumoetai, was prompted to write her novel after a trip with

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On one of the mooning nights, Joey joined the family after Stella’s father shot its mother. “The little thing was about three inches long, with no hair on it at all.” Joey remained with the family until she was full-grown and a decision was made to let her free. Stella originally wrote her book as a journal and was ecstatic when publishing became an option. “I was grinning from ear to ear. “My father always said ‘There’s no such thing as can’t’. It’s made me what I am today.” She says she is constantly receiving positive feedback and is hoping to get the novel into bookstores across Tauranga. To contact Stella, phone 0212567167 or email stellasmith@ xtra.co.nz By Corrie Taylor

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Retracing hidden stories Born in a tight-knit, creative family Carol Henderson has always known the unconditional love of a dedicated mother and father. But as a young girl growing up in Wellington she knew her mother Heather had not been so lucky herself. “I grew up knowing there was something missing in her life and became aware that she didn’t know who her birth mother was – and it all came out in her sixties.” Seeing the big gulf in her mother’s life, Carol was determined to help however she could – initially starting off writing down memories and stories Heather had uncovered on a trip to England to track down details about her wealthy, titled birth family. The stories, memories and research uncovered a glamorous world in Edwardian London in the style of hit TV series Downton Abbey, which Carol has published as ‘Searching For Grace’. The book is among a handful by Tauranga writers selected to be promoted to international publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair, which runs until early next week. Other Tauranga writers taking part include Lee Murray, for ‘A Dash of Reality’; Ian Clarke for ‘The Bungalow at No 2 Riverside Road’ and budgeting advice books by Sylvia Bowden. Carol, who has recently shifted to Tauranga, says it is a great honour to have the book selected for the fair and is hoping it will help her

could see her. In the following years she became an occasional guest at the house, before running away aged 16 and falling in love with her future husband Gordon Tovey – a New Zealand artist living in London. ‘Searching for Grace’ is Carol’s second book, following ‘A Blaze of Colour’, a biography about her father – who went on to teach some of New Zealand’s top artists of the era, including Ralph Hotere, after returning from London with his new wife. Read about another Tauranga author’s book featuring at the Frankfurt Book Fair on page 38.

pick up a publisher for the European market where she believes there is a good market based on the interest in Downton Abbey. The story retraces how Heather, an illegitimate daughter of Lady Grace Weigall, was put in the care of a middle-aged spinster governess immediately after she was born in 1911. As a young girl she was introduced to Lady Grace and her glamorous world of immense wealth and servants, initially meeting her through a contrived invitation to a theatreshow where Lady Grace

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Young bowler travels across the ditch Talor Duncan, 17, will raffle off a signed Steamers jersey donated by Mick Horton from MyTelco. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

It may be unusual for a teenager to play a sport commonly pursued by older generations, but for one Tauranga youngster age is not a setback. Tauranga Boys’ College student Talor Duncan, 17, has been selected in the Auckland Invitation Side among 24 others who will represent New Zealand in the Across the Ditch Challenge Trophy bowls tournament in Gold Coast, Australia. The squad, consisting of six under 19 men and women and six under 25 men and women, leaves on December 19 to compete at the Musgrave Hill Bowling Club in Queensland from December 19-22.

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Coming lower wage rates ‘not fair for youngsters’ Sometimes it is hard to believe the MPs who prop up the National-led government live in the real world – especially when it comes to the wages paid to ordinary working folk. Since 2008 there has been a steady attack on the rights of workers with policies thinly disguised as “pro-jobs” or some other spin-doctored euphemism. The minimum adult wage of

$13.50 an hour is apparently hindering employment opportunities for the young so a new, lower rate of $10.80 for teenagers starts next April. The government says this move will create 2000 new jobs over two years. The problem is the latest Household Labour Force Survey showed 61,700 15 to 24-year-olds were unemployed - up from 41,100 four years ago. So, under the stewardship of Messrs Key and English and Co there has been a fifty per cent (26,000) increase in youth unemployment but they will create 2,000

new jobs over the next two years by reducing pay rates! This is the sort of twisted logic generated by unscrupulous who believe they can wallow in their wealth while others try to scratch a living. Nobody minds a successful individual enjoying the results of hard work and ingenuity but most New Zealanders believe in the concept of a fair go. The new youth wage is 80 per cent of the minimum adult wage of $13.50 an hour. This adult wage amounts to $540, or about $455 in the hand for 40 hours work. This is a low wage but many people are still losing their

jobs as the economy spirals down. When National came into office they gave the rich tax cuts and increased GST. The Westpac bank boss on his multi-million dollar salary got a tax cut of more than $5000 a week. Fairness aside, if we combine this with jobcuts such as Kiwi Rail, IRD and Solid Energy, it begs the question, how do we make up for lost taxes? When we then add a low wage system to the mix it becomes obvious that this Government is creating a future with a serious shortfall of taxable income.

A marine reserve for Astrolabe? The Rena has delivered a small number of key benefits. One was the community response, unprecedented in the history of such disasters globally, and reflecting the Kiwi connection with the sea. By Ian McLean, spokesperson for the Another was the serendipiGreen Party tous arrival of a new marine reserve (mataitai) on our shores. The marine wildlife of Astrolabe Reef has now been protected for a year, and while details are scanty, there is no question that fish populations have benefitted from the reduced fishing pressure. Fishing folk are champing at the bit to get back out there, and who can blame them. But this is also an opportunity to grab the long-term benefits of protection. It is an established fact that removing fishing pressure creates havens for marine wildlife, and delivers wider benefits to the fishing and tourism industries. Astrolabe should be given permanent protection from exploitation, not as a monument to human failure, but as a symbol of its success in uniting our community. Ian McLean is a spokesperson for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Coromandel art in focus The biggest art exhibition in the Coromandel, Art Waikino, is returning for its 12th year during Labour Weekend. The historic Waikino Victoria Hall will host artists from all around New Zealand. There is a special category at this year’s exhibition to commemorate Waihi’s gold mining history as it is the 100 year anniversary of the Waihi gold miners’ strike. Artists were asked to submit work that depicted this historical event. Miners’ strikes went on in Waihi for six months, culminating in “Black Tuesday” November 12, 1912 when engine driver Frank Evans was killed in a clash with police. The government deployed 80 officers (then 10 per cent of police in New Zealand) to Waihi to deal with the miners. At the Art Waikino exhibition there will be prizes for the best artwork and the most popular public choice. Wellington artist Bob Kerr will judge the art and crafts section. He also has his own exhibition on the Waihi miners’ strike from November 11 at the Waihi Art Gallery and Museum. Sun Media photographer Tracy Hardy will judge the photography section. The exhibition is open to the public from Saturday October 22 to Monday October 24, 10am-4pm. Entry by gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to the upkeep of the Victoria Hall. By Kim Laubscher

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Man recovers after foot cut off The 41-year-old Tauranga man whose foot was severed in an accident at the Port of Tauranga is recovering in a ward after having surgery in Waikato Hospital. The man was working in the logging yard at the port when his foot was became caught in a winch and was severed on Wednesday. A Waikato Hospital spokesperson says surgeons did not try to reattach the man’s foot.

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An elderly woman died after being struck by a car as it reversed out of a driveway in Windsor Road in Bellevue on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.15am and found 84-year-old Velma Rereao Zandstra unconscious on the footpath. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says it is too early to say if the driver of the vehicle - a 33-yearold woman - will be charged.

Tauranga’s residential property value remains relatively flat despite a continued rise in the median sale price and sales volumes in the area according to valuers. The latest real estate sales figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand show Tauranga’s housing market had the most growth in house sale price and volume in the past 12 months in the Western Bay of Plenty. The median house price in Tauranga in September was $358,250 – up 12.6 per cent on the same month last year -$318,250.

New i-site location ‘popular’ After three months at its new location next to the Main Beach the Mount Maunganui i-site is proving a popular destination, says Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park manager Mark Hales.

Tourism Bay of Plenty made the decision to move the i-site from Salisbury Avenue to the holiday park on Adams Avenue to cater to more foot traffic at the end of the financial year in June.

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One of New Zealand’s best-loved acts will headline this year’s MORE FM Summer Vineyard Tour coming to Tauranga’s own Mills Reef this summer. OpShop, fronted by Jason Kerrison, will be accompanied by Aria Award winning Australian artist Missy Higgins, along with iconic Kiwi artists Che-Fu and Aaradhna on the tour, who together will perform a highlyanticipated soul set, as well as their classic solo hits.

One man was taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries on Wednesday after the vehicle he was travelling in rolled on State Highway 2 north of Katikati. The car crashed at the intersection of Hikurangi Road at about 2.30pm.

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Tauranga man fundraising for Princess Project Tauranga man Daniel Sanders is fundraising for his mission trip to Cambodia to work with at risk young children.

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Recreation advisor Nicki Scott says young people are well-catered for this weekend with a range of activities to get them off the couch, including tree-climbing at Yatton Park and a skate competition at the Memorial Park Skate Rink. Council arborist Richard Conning, who is organising the tree climbing, says the event is always “exceptionally popular” and he is expecting strong interest again this year. Richard says tree climbing is completely safe using climbing ropes set up by arborists. Bike helmets are compulsory, the event is suitable for 3-14 year-olds and runs from 10am-1pm. Skaters can put their skills to the test, or learn

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Tarakihi trip turns up trumps The fish are eager and so is the new writer of this fishing column to give you a fresh, up-beat report on the weekly fishing scene. I’m the Jig, the mystery mascot for the Wish4Fish Charitable Trust, but more about the charity later. I will do my very best to bring to you all the top F-spots and share with you all my deep, dark fishing secrets. When I’m not fishing I support Wish4Fish, a locally based charity that helps get people with physical or mental disabilities out on the water. On a recent trip with Wish4Fish we had a riper By the Jig from Wish4Fish of a day on the water. Due

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to our success, I will share with you the coordinates of our trip; 37-37-18 and 176-14-25. This spot fished well all day and gave us our limit of good sized tarakihi. The tackle that had the fish biting were 3/0 pink and blue flasher rigs which were sweetened by cubes of bonito. Keep your eyes peeled for coming issues - we promise to bring you reports on surfcasting, harbour fishing, fishing at Motiti, fishing at Mayor, soft bait fishing and wharf fishing. Also please send in your fishing pictures, as you could be in to win a monthly $50 Wish4Fish terminal tackle voucher - you gotta be in to win. If you would like to purchase any fishing gear we have mentioned in this article, please email bryce@wish4fish.co.nz for a catalogue. If you feel you would be able to help the Wish4Fish charity in anyway, please visit our website www.wish4fish.co.nz or call Bryce on 021 616 601. A reel expert can tackle anything.

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Happy birthday Rena Last Friday marked one year since the Rena went aground on the Astrolabe Reef. To mark the anniversary, I was fortunate to take a helicopter ride out to see what is left above the water line. The relatively small part of the bow section still visible is a testament to the huge power of the sea and the resources and determination of the owners, insurers and salvors who have been working hard to remove the wreck. On what was a relatively calm day, it looked very precarious work for the teams of divers and salvors who were working to cut up the bow into sections one metre below the waterline. The new salvors, American-based company Resolve, say the work is difficult, dangerous and is one of the most expensive salvage and wreck removal operations in the world. There have many lessons learnt during the past year. While we all wish that Rena did not run aground, we need to take all the positives we can from what has happened. The strength of our local volunteer network was proven by the oil response. Much work is being done under the Long-Term Environmental Recovery Plan, and studies are assessing the impacts on the environment. The first update from the winter sampling period is expected soon and the indications are that the results are very positive. News last week of a review of the Rena response and the financial settlement between Government and the Rena’s owners, the Daina Shipping Company, mark the beginning of a new phase for the Rena. A $1 million donation from the company chartering the Rena into a local council administered fund to help repay some of the clean-up and recovery costs incurred by the people and communities of the Bay of Plenty will also help local people move forward. There is still a long way to go, but real steps forward are being made. Not bad progress for a one year old wreck! If you have any views on this or any other issue, please email me: neesj@xtra.co.nz or phone 07 579 5150. Or you can check out my website: www.janenees.co.nz

Local Retail Travel Group Wins Major Travel Industry Awards

A wholly locally owned and operated company, the brainchild of Kay Rogers and Catherine Membery, took out the supreme award as Winners of the Retail Multi Location. This award was won through two phases encompassing a voting

process by Travel Industry personnel outside retail operations, and secondly by an extensive company profile which was presented to a panel of Judges. “This award was significant in that we beat all the other franchise travel groups” said Kay. Kay Rogers (Managing Director) and Catherine Membery (Director Financial Controller) merged their respective travel companies, being United Travel and Stars Travel, in 2006 to become a 4 store operation now operating as United Travel at the Mount, United Travel at Bethlehem, United Travel at Te Puke and United Travel at Katikati - otherwise known collectively as The Mount Group. The Mount Group also has a corporate

unit, United Travel Corporate who are major sponsors of the BOP Export Awards, Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and partners of Team Local. This company’s key strength is its highly experienced line-up of Consultants and Managers. Most have been with the company for well over 10 years ensuring continuity for their clients and a consolidation of long term highly valued friendships and supplier alliances. Establishing a core administration and processing unit, putting extensive systems, processes and policies in place to get uniformity across the strategic locations was a deliberate positioning for growth.

The “jewel in the crown” for The Mount Group has been the office at the Bethlehem Town Centre which has experienced 100% growth year on year since its inception in 2007, despite the region feeling the impact of PSA and a world recession. United Travel at Bethlehem has recently been awarded the TOP SHOP for two years running, 2011 and 2012 for the United Travel Franchise group amongst a myriad of supplier awards. Kay and Catherine are both dedicated ‘hands on’ in their business. Most days you will find both at their desks on the frontline.......Business and Travel are a passion for these two corporate divas!

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More fish in the water Members of an organisation intent on protecting recreational fishing rights are imploring amateur anglers to stand up and be counted in order to protect the traditional New Zealand pastime.

Legasea, formed in March this year in the wake of High Court and Supreme Court decisions ruling in favour of amateurs’ rights to fish kahawai, has the primary aim of ensuring there are ‘more fish in the water’. Its mission includes ensuring healthy fish and clean oceans, creating balance at decision-making tables and providing an experienced and respected voice on fishing matters. The group is designed and run by New Zealanders and professes to work for the benefit of all New Zealanders by undertaking research and educational projects and working with groups sharing common ground. Tauranga supporter Tim Taylor says the group came together following the kahawai legal challenge. Previously, there was little continuity between those engaging in different forms of fishing, and even fewer ways of determining how many people were

issues and the passion with which among their number, says New Zealanders approach their Tim. fishing mean the government That meant recreational would be in for a ‘hell of a scrap’ fishing was often on the should it ever pursue bringing in back foot in discussions the licenses. involving commercial Marketing spokesman Adam operators able to sit at the El-Agez says the organisation is same table with lawyers enjoying a groundswell of public and lobbyists while presupport due to New Zealanders’ senting their cases. shared consciousness of the differ“If you enjoy your fishences in fish and shellfish abundance, ing, you need to stand Ian and Asla Wills are just the declining health of coastlines up for it and have yourself counted,” says Tim, two Legasea supporters in the and waterways, and the possibility of Tauranga area. Photo by supplied. licensing. who believes a larger “Licensing recreational anglers is database of supporters almost literally around the corner and it will be more would help the cause. “The word ‘licensing’ is getting thrown than $20, whereas we are trying to be successful on a voluntary advocacy model, where people who do around quite a bit at the moment. We feel that fishing is the right of every Kiwi. fish and do care about more fish in the water put in a smaller amount and get a better result. We were born with it and we don’t feel “We work to achieve this through advocacy, such as like we should pay anyone to go fishing. submissions and legal challenges on fisheries manage“We’re just fighting on behalf of our ment issues.” future. All we want is more fish in the He says the licensing debate is likely to intensify ocean for the next generation. If we next year as the Government concentrates on boosting don’t stop some of the overfishing and the decline in the fish stocks it’s going to exports. Already 90 per cent of fish caught is exported, says Adam. be our kids asking: ‘Where are the fish The organisation is seeking $20 annual donations Dad?’ And we’ll say: ‘Well, we took them By Ben Guild through its website and 0800 number. all’.” Tim likes his group’s chances of stopping the mooted fishing licenses, and believes the issue to be a political football being kicked around. Treaty of Waitangi

Boat show back on The Strand

Tauranga’s only on-the-water boat show is TMIA committee member Robert McAllister and returning to The Strand waterfront next chairman Brian Kent. Photo by Tracy Hardy. month where another great array of boats, watercraft and activities will be on offer. The second annual Tauranga Boat Expo and Water Festival, driven by the Tauranga Marine Industry Association, will run from November 2-4. Last year’s inaugural event attracted more than 4000 visitors and TMIA chairman Brian Kent is confident of another great turn-out. “We received great feedback from the last expo and we are looking forward to returning to the perfect venue on the waterfront to highlight the many waterbased activities and businesses in our region,” says Brian Visitors to the expo can expect to see a wide variety of watercraft including power boats, jet skis, paddleboards and kayaks along with marine electronic and fishing gear. The popular SeaLegs craft is back, along with Coastguard and the Harbourmaster – who was popular with visitors last year. “Showcasing the beautiful Tauranga Harbour and having fun on the water is what this expo is all about,” says Brian. The popular Water Festival will run throughout Saturday and Sunday, with the Bath Tub Boys running scheduled races, along with demonstrations from wake boarders and water skiers. Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club will also be racing just off the harbour’s edge. To ensure that the family stays safe while on the water there will also be the opportunity to have lifejackets checked free of charge. A full list of exhibitors and the water festival schedule is available at www.boatexpo.co.nz

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Problematic penalties for about 2500 ratepayers Two workshops this week. Workshops are a far less formal working environment that allow elected members to have a full discussion around issues. Mostly open to the public, advertised, but only rarely do the daily media turn up. No decisions are made. Once the discussion has been had the matter is then placed on a formal agenda. At the formal meeting questions are taken but once a resolution is formally moved elected members are only allowed to speak once. Usually. And for only five minutes each. Usually. The first workshop was on what to do with the rates surplus of $3.7 million. Staff told us that the surplus was made up of $400,000 of interest not having to be paid on the reduced capital works programme, $500,000 on a lower than assumed official cash rate. Cheaper loan funding $700,000, rates penalties $500,000, lower staff costs $300,000 and “unders” across the board of around $1.5 million. Included in that was $430,000 in storm water depreciation account and $500,000 in less roading depreciation and better contract rates for roading maintenance. Plus some other odds and ends for those of you adding all that up.

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The rates penalties are of significant concern. Taking an average rate of around $1800 and a 10% penalty that means over 2500 ratepayers having trouble paying up. And budget for next year’s rates penalty income is up to $750,000 or around 3500 ratepayers. That’s horrendous when you consider the consequences, not only for those individuals but also for the community. Reflect on all

those well-intentioned but, in my view, misguided elected members who spent up over all those so called “good” years. The “wants, needs and deserves” proponents! It was hard going for those of us opposing this discretionary spending and for years we lost issue after issue on a vote of 7-4 on the 11 member council or 9-4 on the then 13 member council. Even the Labour Government’s Shard report of 2007 warned of rates unsustainability. Back to the workshop and we will have at least three options of what to do with the $3.7 million surplus. Offset next year’s rates. Increase risk management reserve (this is Council’s rainy day basket). Retain it as cash/repay debt. Policy is the first $500,000 goes to debt repayment. It will be on the full council agenda for a decision.

Silver birches

Next up was a “silver birch” workshop. Policy is not to plant silver birches anymore but we’re still dealing with 759 of them growing. In a park they can last on average 100 years and on road reserves 50 years, staff said. Staff get around 60 enquiries a year for silver birch removal and of those about three make it to council. It costs on average $416.81 to remove a tree and replace it. Council budget is $365,332 for street tree maintenance. Not a lot when you consider a bad storm can cost $40,000 to clean up tree debris. How to decide what trees go when some want to retain a tree and others want it gone? After what Wayne Moultrie described as a 55 minute talkfest it was decided to continue with the present relaxed mechanism which seems to work okay. Not perfect. A small committee will be formed to assist staff as an

advisory function but people will still have recourse to full council. It must have worked because at the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting that followed that afternoon a request from Tauranga Citizen’s Club to drop two silver birches and replace them at their expense took about three minutes. Much better than the previous 38 minutes where staff time gets wasted as they sit around having to listen to tree issues. I asked how many elected members had lived with silver birches and only five had.

I don’t know what his problem is. I can’t think of anything I’ve done to deserve the grumpy treatment. Why, only this morning he enquired after my good health. “What the hell is wrong with you?” he asked. There was nothing wrong with me. I was

simply sitting in the back seat of the car, as per the instructions, enjoying the ride to work. Sure, I was eating his lunch at the time. But you wouldn’t think that would cause him concern for my health. It was such a healthy lunch, with all that avocado, you’d think I’d be in top condition. The avocado oils are good for one’s coat. Clearly not for him though, something had got under his skin. Once we got to work, he was muttering that I was ‘getting more like

This week’s mindbender – a classic. “Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.”

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An alert on Smartgrowth. “Recognising Cultural Heritage and Change Actions.” Entitled “representation and co-governance arrangements resulting from Treaty of Waitangi settlements.” They are to establish a forum and amongst matters to be discussed is “to promote discussion on Maori representation on partner councils through Maori seats.” This gets a recommended “urgent” timeframe. As a New Zealander I am firmly opposed to compulsory Maori seats such as they have on the regional council. If Maori seats are to be created then it should go to referendum for you all to have your say. Not just chosen by elected members of the day on any particular council. Wastewater Management Review Committee has had applications from iwi groups for the available funding of $250,000. This fund, paid out of your wastewater rates was required by the regional council who issued the resource consent for the wastewater plant ocean outfall discharge pipe. The fund has many purposes required including “to avoid remedy or mitigate actual or potential adverse effects associated with the operation of the wastewater scheme. It “also required” as a minimum to consult with iwi and hapu which hold Kaitiaki status. There are a raft of

Unappreciated canine getting short shrift I’m in the dog box with the editor. For some reason he’s cut back my space this week and told me, quite rudely, to keep it short.

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was in a better frame of mind. Mrs Boss had taken him for a nice lunch at Bravo where an orange and carrot juice and a salad seemed to have cheered him up no end. I welcomed him back by upending the newsroom rubbish bins, jumping through the fish pond in the courtyard and barking while he was on the phone to the bank. Some days, I just don’t know what he’d do without me.

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Race is on to grow Bay’s biggest pumpkin The challenge to grow the Bay’s biggest pumpkin has got Weekend Sun readers excited, with registrations pouring in for the competition and the chance to share in $1500 worth of Bethlehem Town Centre vouchers. Sponsored by Bethlehem Town Centre, Kings Seeds, Media Works and Sun Media, the contest was launched last week and entries are limited to the first 200 people to register on-line (see

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A scarecrow contest will be held in conjunction with the pumpkin judging. “The pumpkin and scarecrow contests will be colourful additions to our Vintage Fair, adding to the fun and entertainment of the day,” says David Hamilton, Bethlehem Town Centre’s centre manager. “I’m looking forward to seeing if the Bay can produce pumpkins as big as those grown in America.” Giant pumpkins may be big but because of their size and weight tend to be a little lopsided instead of round. Don’t even think about turning them into hundreds of pumpkin pies. Their flesh is fibrous and watery and really only

any good for stock food. To register for the Bay’s Biggest Pumpkin contest visit www.shopbethlehem.co.nz and ‘register’ by completing the online entry form. This will enable organisers to keep in contact with you throughout the growing cycle, keeping you up-to-date with tips, deadlines and activities. Registrations close October 31, 2012. By Elaine Fisher

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Totally You’s Totally You owner Glenys CowlGlenys Cowling ing. treats a relaxed “I recently client with the saw a close apple stem cell girlfriend treatment. after not Photo by Tracy Hardy. seeing her for six months and she said ‘What have you done with your wrinkles?’.” Oxymegastation treatments consist of a synergy between oxygen infusion and connective vacuum massage performed through very special roller probes enable stimulation of the body’s lymph to detoxify and encourage blood flow to bring nutrients and oxygen to face and body. Used in a facial, it firms facial tissue, smooths wrinkles and mood lines and leaves skin looking bright and supple. When combined with Totally You’s new apple stem products, the 75-minute treatment is a real winner. “We have just added this in as a premium product. It’s a really wonderful experience,” says Glenys. “It’s helping the body to help itself.” For more information check out www.totallyyou.co.nz

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A quality digital x-ray, ultrasound and endoscope mean vets can view animals clearly and in colour. “We can see really clearly what’s going on in the heart; the ultrasound also has colour so we can see if there are problems with veins and arteries.” “We are constantly being brought in baking, flowers and chocolates from clients who are genuinely thankful for our help and care,” says Anita. Visit Vetcare at any one of its four Tauranga locations, in Bethlehem, Omokoroa, Cherrywood and Otumoetai. Families are also invited to celebrate the Omokoroa store’s first birthday with a free open day packed with fun and activities on Saturday, October 27 from 10am to 2pm. By Corrie Taylor

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Scouting for new seafarers Southern Cross Sea Scouts are looking for intrepid new recruits. The group is trying to raise its profile in Tauranga, so an open day on Sunday October 14 is an opportunity for future scouts and interested members of the public to see what they can do. The open day, to be held behind the yacht club at Sulphur

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Giant addition to playground A drum set, xylophone and musical chime will be a giant addition to Golden Sands School’s newly built playground, and to raise funds the school is holding a car boot sale on November 10. Nearly two years old, the school has finished building a playground for its young students and is now raising money for a new musical garden. Event organiser and Friends of Golden Sands Committee secretary, Clare Pearson, says the garden will help children to express themselves through the sound of music. “The kids will love it. It’s freedom, there is nobody there to tell them how to play it. It doesn’t matter if they are musical or not.” Clare says the garden will be one-of-akind in New Zealand, offering a chance for the children to be creative outside.

“They will just be banging and hitting it and then they will realise they can actually make a tune with it.” The musical garden will complement the new playground and is proposed to be complete by next term. Clare says the school is awaiting the arrival of the giant instruments before the garden will be complete. The school is hoping to raise $1000 this year, with all funds going towards the building of the musical garden. Home-made crafts and clothes will be School among other items sold children at the car boot sale. will be There will also be a able to bouncy castle, sausage learn sizzles and a cake stall at through the event, which starts sound. 6.30am. By Zoe Hunter

Italian techniques inspiring children to think I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Italy where I visited and explored many childhood centres and, in particular, the Reggio Emillia Institute in Reggio Emillia. The Reggio Emillia philosophy was developed by passionate Italian teacher Loris Malaguzzi, who was inspired to learn more about the way young children think and learn. After training as a psychologist and studying examples of

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Kindy kids up for environmental award Thomas Kennedy, 4, Cuban Jackson, 4, Trinity Little, 4, Taelor Booth, 4, and Anouk Collins, 4, getting back to nature at Papamoa Free Kindergarten. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Papamoa Free Kindergarten is the only kindergarten to be a finalist in the Mother Earth reward programme for environmentally friendly schools. The kindergarten grows organic fruit, vegetables and flowers with a focus on growing produce children can pick and eat raw, such as beans, carrots and cherry tomatoes.

The kindergarten also runs a shop where they sell organic seedlings to parents and the wider community. Last spring they turned enough profit to buy an outdoor bike-powered waterharvesting system. The Mother Earth reward programme is an initiative from Enviroschools Foundation, which works to bring communities and schools together to promote environmental sustainability and healthy eating. There is a $2500 reward for three schools and a $500 prize for the people’s choice school. The winners will be announced on October 24. You can vote for your favourite school at www.motherearth.co.nz

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From sufferers to supporters

By Hamish Carter

Learning you have breast cancer is a bombshell nobody wants to face, but a group of dedicated former sufferers and supporters is helping to make the journey a little easier in Tauranga. Whenever someone is diagnosed with the disease the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust is usually among

the first people they hear from. Trust chairwoman Fiona McAllister, who knows how important support is after battling breast cancer on two separate occasions, says when women are first diagnosed they are normally only interested in information about the disease, the risk of dying and if they will lose their breast. She says only once they have come to terms with these issues does the focus turn to support.

“While friends and family mean well they don’t really understand what you’re going through. It is really helpful to have the support of someone who has been there.” Fiona battled her first case of cancer without the help of a support service while living in Northland in 1997, then became involved in the Tauranga trust – first as a support visitor in 2008, before being diagnosed two years ago with breast cancer again. “Having cancer again gave me the opportunity to experience the services of Breast Cancer Support Tauranga Trust as a patient and I can say I was very grateful for the amazing support I received on so many levels and I believe it has

made me a better support visitor.” The support service relies on voluntary work by supporters fundraising. It does not get any government funding. The Tauranga service has two fundraising events left during Breast Cancer Awareness Month - the More FM Art Auction of art created for the annual fundraising calendar (Bayleys auction rooms, Cameron Rd and Elizabeth St, Thursday October 18 5.30pm) and the ASB Fun Walk around downtown Tauranga on Wednesday October 24 – leaving from Masonic Park on The Strand at 6pm ($5 entry fee). Fiona says the support is tailored to client’s needs – but generally

includes time discussing and helping the sufferer with any concerns. Regular contact when patients are going through treatment and support after treatment finishes is also standard. The trust’s website states: “a diagnosis of breast cancer has been likened to stepping on a rollercoaster and not being able to get off. Other feelings may surface – anxiety, guilt, sadness, loneliness, a loss of control.” Fiona says talking about your feelings can be difficult, but all support visitors have been trained to help – and have an idea of what it is like to have breast cancer. For more details on the trust’s support phone 571 3346 or go to www. breastcancerbop.org.nz

Earthquake causes career shake up There’s a Mãori word, kaupapa, which closely translates to mean purpose. Ian Wilson believes that if one’s purpose is right then all other things will fall into place. On 22 February 2011 Ian was working in Christchurch Casino’s finance department when a massive earthquake struck. As for many that day, the event would change his life. As he stepped out onto the road he marvelled at how people were helping each other; strangers, helping

strangers. It gave him a perspective he’d not had before. “I felt so proud to be a Kiwi that day,” says Ian. “There was so much tragedy, but so many people rose up.” Ian says the earthquake forced him to face his demons. Accepting the Casino’s offer of redundancy, Ian moved to Whakatane and nursed Ian Wilson. his ailing uncle in preparation for hospital, and at the same time enrolled in the Certificate of Health Care Assistance course at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. “Completing the course helped me find myself,” says Ian. “It gave me strength. It was like finding a limb that I didn’t know I had. Now I know my kaupapa – my purpose. It’s to help people, and to lead. You know John Lennon’s song ‘Imagine’ [all the people]? Well now I understand that song, and it’s something I want to share with others.” Having graduated with flying colours from the Health Care Assistance programme, Ian is now studying towards his Bachelor of Nursing in Wellington with a view to becoming a paramedic. If your career needs a shake up, check out Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s range of health-related programmes. Call 0800 BOP POLY or visit www.boppoly. ac.nz for more information.

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Turning Papamoa Beach from black to pink Aaliyah Berryman, 9, Ocean Blue Health Club manager Sue Murphy, Avian Berryman, 7, Tyra Berryman, 12, Mary Strawbridge, Carolyn Kelliher and Skye Ratumu, 9, dressed in pink in support of Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service.

A year ago, black was the prevailing colour on some parts of the long beach stretching from Mount Maunganui past Papamoa. The cargo ship Rena, leaking oil after running aground on Astrolabe Reef just a week before, consumed the thoughts of many wondering the fate of the Bay’s playground. This Sunday though, Papamoa Beach will turn a pretty shade of pink as hundreds of people turn out for the fourth annual walk for breast cancer awareness.

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Participants will join in the fun by dressing as pink as possible, handing over their gold coin donation and enjoying a stroll on the beach on a hopefully sunny spring morning. Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service chairperson Fiona McAllister says the informal walk is for everyone who wants to show their support. Trust service coordinator Lea Lehndorf says as a completely independent, charitable trust, events such

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Spokesperson Tracy Stockman says momentum for the event is growing each year, with 12 main sponsors now on board and others helping out. Bluebiyou, Crombie Lockwood, NZI, St John, Red Ant graphic design, printing.com, Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club, More FM, Pak ‘n Save Papamoa, Palms Café, Coffee Crew and Mr Wippy and naming rights sponsor Ocean Blue are among the businesses providing assistance in different ways. The walk starts at 9.30am from Papamoa Surf Club. There will be 2km and 4km options, with spot prizes handed out at the conclusion of the longer walk. About 800 people attended the walk last year. By Ben Guild

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How are your MASH defences? Over the past year I have been helping a woman in her 30s who has a serious skin condition. In her case her immune system had for some reason launched an extreme inflammatory attack on skin cells, causing strong pain and significant emotional distress. The inflammation had spread to other tissues, especially tendons in her hand, and she lived in constant pain. Like most autoimmune problems, her energy levels were very low. She was under excellent medical care but her medications were becoming less effective.

It is important to note that I gave her no mysterious treatment or any ‘alternative’ therapy. In fact we did not treat the symptoms at all. Our goal was to help restore a number of completely dysfunctional body systems and then allow her healing processes to activate. All we did was to give her body the nutrients it needed to heal itself.

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International art show seeding sustainability An exhibition of international art opening in Tauranga next week aims to provoke more than just a smile. Seeds of Hope exhibition coordinator Anna D’Angelo, from the Tauranga branch of Soka Gakkai International, hopes everyone will be inspired by its message to take action to protect their environment. “It’s to raise awareness about sustainability. The key to this exhibition is that sustainability

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(living sustainably). It’s up to every individual to make the world a better place.” She says the centre focuses on sustainable activities including growing and selling vegetables to buy stationery for a Cambodian preschool. Seeds of Hope is on show at the Goddard Centre from October 19-November 10. An exhibition launch is on Thursday October 18 from 5pm at Creative Tauranga. The exhibition has been seen by 1.5million people since 2002. By Hamish Carter

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New blood donor service After more than ten years of requests Tauranga blood donors can now donate more blood more often thanks to the New Zealand Blood Service.

be given the opportunity to donate plasma on their regular visits. She says plasma is the most versatile component of blood and can be vital in treating burns victims, patients suffering from immune deficiencies or kidney disease, and is also used to treat The New Zealand Blood patients who have clotService have launched a new ting problems, often donation process in Tauranga after trauma or liver allowing donors to give blood transplantations. more often. The plasma is colTauranga Donor Centre is lected into a special bag now taking plasma donations through a process called Plaswith the remaining red mapheresis. cells, white cells and Plasmapheresis, the donation platelets returned back of plasma – the liquid element Tauranga Blood Centre nurse Angela Durham to the donor. Jodie says of blood containing all of the because a plasma donor’s with donor Mike McKenzie. Photo by Daniel Hines. clotting, immune and other iron levels are replenthis type of blood product and now ished immediately after treatment, proteins – has come at the request they won’t have to.” of Tauranga residents who have regular donations are available, Jodie says first time plasma donors with a spacing of two to four weeks been asking for the service to be must be regular donors. available for about 12 years. between visits. By Zoe Hunter Red cell unit blood donors will New Zealand Blood Service donor recruiter Jodie Felton says she is thrilled the new service has finally arrived in the Bay. “We have people from Tauranga travel to Hamilton just to donate

Bay takes shot at world record James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 while struggling with a rowdy class at the YMCA Training School.

Guinness Book of World Records attempt will take place at Baypark Arena from 10am-2pm. Anyone is invited to attend in exchange for a gold coin donation, with prizes to be given out on the day. Proceeds from the event - sponsored by FIBA, Sport Bay of Plenty, ED Sports, United Nations and Basketball Bay of Plenty - will go towards YMCA programmes. By Ben Guild

More than 120 years later, YMCA centres all over the world will attempt to break the world record for the most people shooting basketball hoops at the same time. Tauranga’s part in the October 13

Healthy remedies for natural, healthy hair Hair is amazing. The typical adult human has about 100,000 hairs on their head and will, on average, shed between 50 and 100 hair strands every day.

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Get ready for barbecue season The longer daylight hours mean we can have Barbecue time. Friends and family may invite you to one as the weather warms up-so what do you take? These days making something tasty, healthy and affordable -without taking up all afternoon – are the criteria which suit most people. Some of us, who have time restraints, just purchase salads from the deli cabinet at the supermarket. But with the same amount of money you can not only feed many more people, but control the quality by making your own. We know its spring when asparagus becomes available; these tender shoots are a popular crop which usually sells out early on the divine fruits stand at the Tauranga Farmers’ Market. Actually the market is a great place to stock up the pantry with all sorts of goodies for the barbecue season- fresh vegetables, micro-greens, home-style relishes, dips, infused oils and vinegars- can all add that special touch to the barbecue table. There are many inventive food products developed by the passionate marketeers; some ideas could

become multimillion dollar industry products given the right environment and encouragement, but hey, this is Tauranga right. One product I managed to get a sample of was Crimson Coast tamarillo vinegar,

and I used it as a substitute for raspberry vinegar in the dressing for one of the salads for this week’s recipes. Both these recipes are quick and easy to prepare and won’t break the bank; turn up at the barbecue with these and you will be a hit.

Barbecue salads For four or more. Hawaiian Coleslaw

½ cabbage diced ½ red onion diced ½ fresh pineapple ¼ cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons spiced vinegar ¼ cup mayonnaise

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Reviving site’s car yard tradition Stadium Cars Tauranga managing director Carin Arundel is continuing the car sales tradition at 408 Cameron Rd, carrying on from Vern Jacobsen and his sons. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

There is a new name in Tauranga used cars – building on managing director Carin Arundel’s 25 years’ experience in automotive sales in Christchurch. Since shifting to Tauranga nearly five years ago Carin has been sole carer for his son, but with his son now aged five it was time for Carin to return to the workforce. “I knew Tony and Amos who had been operating Stadium Cars in Christchurch since 2008. Being a well-respected business there and with a good number of internet sales to the North Island, it made good sense to work together and open a Stadium Cars dealership here in Tauranga.” He says it is a privilege to be carrying on the 56 year tradition of car sales in Vern Jacobsen’s old yard at 408 Cameron Rd, describing it as particularly fitting given his focus on providing franchise

dealer standard quality and service in the used car market. “That’s the approach we are taking. For us it’s all about the quality and the service during and after the sale. At the end of the day my philosophy is if it’s not good enough for me, then it’s not good enough for my customers.” He personally selects and purchases all of his vehicles, only buying ‘the highest quality, non-smoking and usually one owner’ cars. All vehicles go through a thorough check and servicing before getting on the yard – including an AA appraisal, full service and installing an FM band expander. “It’s all about high quality and value. I don’t believe you should have to spend anything on a vehicle after you have just purchased it.” Carin says all cars also come with a six month warranty and a 48-hour money back guarantee for peace of mind. The business is also offering finance under its Stadium Finance arm.

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Fighting rural licensing Owners of agricultural vehicles will have to drive tractors at “ridiculously slow speeds” to keep within legal guidelines if changes to the country’s vehicle licencing system go ahead, says Te Puke rural contractor Neville Marsh. The new regulations would mean drivers would be able to drive at a maximum speed of 40km/h on open roads. Neville says the Vehicle Licensing Reform’s proposed changes would have a significant impact on the agricultural industry, forcing contractors to drive tractors that can easily reach up to 80km/h at 40km/h to keep within legal limits. “Everything I run goes over 40km/h an hour. I want the tractors to be able to go the speed that they can go. Don’t just limit it to tractors driving over 40km/h. “We have got everything legal to do what tractors can do and now they are trying to change it.” On September 20, the Motor Testing Association released a discussion document as part of its Vehicle Licensing Reform, proposing changes to the current system that would result in work time restrictions and vehicle inspection requirements for on-road agricultural vehicles based on the 40km/h speed limitation. Main options considered suggest agricultural vehicles not exceeding 40km/h will be exempt from warrant of fitness requirements, but require regular maintenance to ensure roadworthy conditions. Agricultural vehicles exceeding 40km/h would need to obtain annual warrant of fitness inspections and be driven only by the holder of an agricultural endorsement, or Class 2 licence. Neville owns JCB Fastrac tractors that can achieve speeds up to 80km/h. He says the maintenance of his high-quality agricultural equipment comes at a huge expense. “I am probably the biggest owner of JCB in New Zealand. It is costing a huge amount of money for no reward to me.” Neville says the proposed changes are discriminating between a farmer’s tractor and a contractor’s tractor, and says every on-road tractor should be WOF approved. “I don’t mind doing it. You get a warrant of fitness just like your car.” He says another important issue the proposed changes have brought forward is the monitoring of the work time restrictions. “Just have time on the road written on a piece of paper, don’t try and make us claim miles offBy Zoe Hunter road and on-road.”

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Let’s get value for money from our regional council Don’t you just love it when the All Blacks continue to win? We all love the ‘feel good’ of winning. Unfortunately the media just loves to push the ‘bad news’ stories. I am sick and tired of the Dot.Com saga. Unfortunately the media has turned him into a cult figure, and this just highlights negativity, rather than seeking genuine solutions to employment and growth in these trying times. The regional council has just announced an operating surplus of $3.4m (against a planned deficit of $4.3m), but what ratepayers really want to know is what they got for the $80.9m that the regional council spent last year. Sure we had the Rena disaster that distracted from their work programme – but the reality is that council has been well reimbursed from central government for this. Of course the regional council investment in the Port of Tauranga is now worth currently $928.5m, having returned a compound annual growth of 24% during the past twenty years, and an annual dividend return to the regional council this year of more than $28m

certainly helps prevent too much ratepayer pain. The port investment cushions regional council accountability to its ratepayers, and we have to do better. Our region is lagging in real GDP (the measure of economic activity of our nation) when compared to most regions, and is also growing slower than all other regions during the past 13 years (see table). Our regional economy will only grow if the business environment is right for investment, and the regional council should be focused on ensuring this happens. Taranaki shows us the benefits of having a strong economy (the lowest regional unemployment and the strongest GDP growth in the country) focused around not only the dairy industry, but also oil and gas exploration. The Bay of Plenty has a huge opportunity to capitalise on this in a similar manner. And yet the naysayers continue to oppose oil and mineral exploration and development despite the strong likelihood that it could be a game changer for our region. Come on regional council and use your resources and influence to ensure that the Bay of Plenty is just that – a true bay of plenty. If you have a view on these or any other local government issues, I invite you to email me at andrew@vond.co.nz or visit www.vond.co.nz

Tertiary scholarships on offer in Omokoroa Representatives of the Omokoroa and Districts Pakeke Lions Club are calling for applications for two tertiary scholarships to be awarded in 2013. The first – the Beryl Scott Memorial Scholarship – is worth $1500 for the year, while the Precious Family Memorial Scholarship is

worth $1000. Students must have been residents of the Omokoroa area comprising the Omokoroa Peninsula, Plummers Point, Whakamarama, Pahoia and Esdaile Rd – up to and including Tim Rd, but not Wainui South Rd – for at least three years and have attended a local secondary school for at least

three years. Applications are open to tertiary students who have completed at least one year’s study in subject of their choice who intend to continue their studies in their chosen field. Requests for application must be made by December 1. Email marc.ulyatt@ihug.co.nz

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Tauranga author featured at international book fair Tauranga author Sylvia Bowden has her work on show at the prestigious Frankfurt Book Fair. The New Zealand Society of Authors had more than 100 submissions and chose 40 books to take to the Frankfurt Book Fair, which runs from October 9 to 14. At the book fair, publishing companies can offer to buy the rights to the books on display. “It’s an opportunity for someone who is self-published like me to get noticed internationally.”

She has two books on personal finance going to the fair; ‘Get Out of My Pocket: 5 ways to stop your kids sending you broke’ and ‘How to Stop your Kids from Going Broke!’ She was inspired to write her first book when she worked as a life coach and taught people financial planning. She says she met many people who didn’t know the basics of budgeting. “A lot had borrowed money when they shouldn’t have been lent it.” She saw an opening for someone who could give easily relatable financial advice as people such as accountants and financial planners don’t often deal with ‘ordinary’ people. A lot of Sylvia’s material for her books came from her experience with her two children, now both in their 20s and living away from home. “They’re both financially responsible but not on the rich list. I write as a budgeter and a mum.” She recounts one story of how she saved on her power bill by switching off the hot water whenever her son had been in the shower for more than seven minutes. It took three times before he learnt to take quick showers.

Personal finance advisor Sylvia Bowden demonstrates the “spend, save and share” financial plan. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Sylvia says children can be taught to be financially aware from a young age. One of her readers had her son dividing up his pocket money equally among three jars labelled ‘save,’ ‘spend’

and ‘share’ from the age of two. There are more than 7000 exhibitors at the Frankfurt Book Fair, including four authors from Tauranga. By Kim Laubscher

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Sharing is caring - igniting creative business connections A new hub of creativity and innovation is opening in downtown Tauranga on Monday with the new Ignition co-working spaces in Grey St. The shared working space initiative has been driven by Priority One to foster entrepreneurship and commercialisation of new ideas by encouraging collaboration and connection between business people who often work alone.

Project organiser Michelle McCarthy says many people have been attracted to the coworking initiative due to the networking and collaborative opportunities it provides. Some of those involved have already begun to discuss how they can work together, says Michelle. “All of the people who are in the space are self-employed, with most currently working from home, so they are looking

forward to being a lot more connected.” Michelle says other appeals of Ignition, which is opening alongside Priority One at level 2, 29 Grey St, are its central location, access to meeting rooms and ultra-fast broadband. She says an “enthusiastic coworking community” is forming, made up of professionals from a wide range of professions, including accountants, IT

professionals, strategic managers, web and graphic designers, marketers, HR professionals and a pastor who is setting up a new church. The space is made up of ‘hot desks’ where members float between computer workspaces when they are in the office. Only two of the 16 member spaces are still available. For details email michelle@priorityone.co.nz By Hamish Carter

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Waikato University’s rank slightly improves Waikato University has narrowly missed being rated among the world’s top 300 universities by UK-based Times Higher Education. The institution was ranked in 302nd place – 16 spots higher than it was last year – making it the fourth highest ranked university in New Zealand. University of Auckland is the highest-ranked New Zealand institution in 161st place, followed

by the University of Otago and Victoria University in the mid-to late 200s respectively, while the University of Canterbury occupies a place in the low-300s. Massey University crept in to the final bracket, ranging from 351-400. University of Waikato vice-chancellor professor Roy Crawford says the university’s new rating is a solid achievement. “We are an excellent university that regularly does well in these all-important rankings. As we

look ahead to celebrating 50 years since our 1964 founding, it is pleasing to see all our hard work gaining international recognition. “If you consider that the Times Higher Education is reviewing about 5000 universities around the world, this is a strong endorsement

of the work Waikato staff are doing to deliver internationally benchmarked and highly regarded teaching and research.” The rankings are the only global university performance tables to judge universities on their core missions –

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Painting the environment green Tauranga master painter Riki Nelson is calling on everyone who picks up a paintbrush to look after the environment. Riki, whose business The Decorating Company recently won the New Zealand Master Painter’s environmental management award for its eco-friendly painting system, says pouring paint

down the drain has a major impact on the marine ecosystem. “It’s the heavy solids in the paint which can build up in the bodies of the animals and can affect plant photosynthesis. It’s affecting all marine life.” The Bay of Plenty region’s executive member of the Master Painters Association is pleased Tauranga City Council is running the ‘Don’t Paint the Drain’

promotion campaign in October to help stop ‘toxic pollution’ from the paint industry polluting the area’s waterways. The campaign is encouraging all professional and DIY painters to recycle paint tins and treat painting wash waste so it is separated into water and dry sludge. All empty cans are recycled at paint stores. Riki says there is growing interest from DIY painters in eco-friendly practices, but it still faces strong resistance from some ‘old school’ painters because of concerns over the expense.

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“But I’ve been doing it for some time and know it doesn’t cost much extra. It only takes a little extra time and energy.” Riki is writing eco-friendly guidelines for BOP master painter members – including recycling paint tins and treating wash waste – which he hopes will encourage more to make the change.Painters have a chance to win paint as part of the October promotion. Competition details and eco-painting tips are available at paint shops or www.tauranga.govt.nz

Tauranga master painter Riki Nelson wants everyone to dispose of toxic paint safely – not down the drain. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

All painters can help keep the harbour and environment free of paint waste by following a few simple tips to stop leftovers going down the drain. As all outside stormwater drains flow untreated directly to waterways and harbours, any leftover painting or washings will affect the marine ecosystem if poured down the drain or if painting equipment is washed on a sealed surface. To avoid needless damage to the environment paint equipment should be washed sensibly – using a two bucket system to wash brushes and rollers in a large bucket, before transferring the washed equipment to a second bucket for

a final rinse. The rinsed water (from acrylic paint) is left to stand in the buckets overnight, before pouring the clear water from the first bucket onto the lawn or garden, stopping before you reach paint solids. Leave the paint solids to dry and dispose of them in your general rubbish. The second bucket, containing the rinse water, now becomes the first bucket and the cycle resumes. To stop your brush drying out for at least an hour, wrap it in cling wrap, while brushes or rollers can be kept in containers to avoid washing them when work is interrupted. For other tips download ‘Don’t paint the drain’ from www. tauranga.govt.nz or pick up a brochure at paint stores.

Christchurch couple know care is crucial Having moved to the Bay after their home was destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes, Chris Dobbs and Creanna Gallagher know how important it is for people to have their possessions looked after.

That is why the couple pride themselves in taking the best possible care when handling customers’ property. After settling in Tauranga, Chris and Creanna purchased ACE Furniture Freight – a locally-operated company established in 2001 which specialises in transporting furniture around the North Island. Chris says experiencing the devastation that affected so many in Christchurch means he knows what it is like to have personal property damaged and lost. “Oh totally, it has definitely affected the way I run this business. There are a lot of issues we have been made aware of, dealing with insurance companies. “That’s why it’s important to make sure the customer gets what they want.”

Owner driver John Hendy and furniture remover Bradley Moore loading furniture onto a truck. Photo by Tracy Hardy. Chris says the company’s determination to transport client’s belongings with care and expertise is what sets them apart from the rest. His zero damage and on-time policy is rapidly growing their list of satisfied clients. “It’s about customer satisfaction – and making sure the job’s done properly. We pride ourselves in delivering goods on time and undamaged.” ACE has 10 owner-drivers and 20 trucks on the road; the owner-drivers have their own personal stake in the company. Chris says it is this vested interest that leads to the company’s excellent track record with deliveries.“We have outstanding staff.”

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Switch to digital by December 1, 2013 If Tauranga residents want to keep watching television after December 1, 2013, they will need to switch over to digital TV.

UHF aerial or satellite dish on their roof, the move to digital TV can be as simple as buying a set-top box and hooking it up to the existing aerial or satellite dish lead, says Andrew.

residents will need some new equipment to keep watching television. “After December 1, 2013, everyone in Tauranga and across the Bay of Plenty will need to be watching Freeview or Sky. “The change will also affect every TV, DVD or video recorder a person wants to continue using after the move to digital TV.” People wanting to find out more about going digital will be able to have their questions answered by Andrew when he visits The Warehouse in Tauranga on Thursday, October 25, between 10.30am and 1.30pm. For those who already have a

Television in New Zealand will be going digital at different stages. Hawke’s Bay and the West Coast of the South Island went digital last month. Going Digital community advisor Andrew Baillie says people don’t need a new TV to go digital but most

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New consultant comes on board Classic Builders is welcoming a new building consultant to its Tauranga team – Anthony Timmer. Having completed an electrical apprenticeship, and worked in sales roles for recognised and reputable building companies in Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua, Anthony has extensive building industry knowledge. “Over the years I have accumulated a vast knowledge of all aspects of the building industry, which I hope gives my customers confidence and a feeling of trust when working together,” says Anthony. “I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and with my honesty and easy-going personality I soon build up a rapport with customers which makes the whole building process an enjoyable experience.” Anthony says he chose to work for Classic Builders because of the company’s great reputation, the systems it uses to make the building process uncomplicated, and the company culture which helps make the building experience enjoyable and hassle free. “They have a strong local identity, and focus on creating the right solution for their customers.” Classic Builders offers great value for money with its standard plan range and design and build options. The company also offers a great selection of house and land packages which means it can cater for every-

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Celebrating our apprentices Like all smart businesses Page Macrae Engineering recognises it is only as strong as its staff. Training and skill development is integrated within the business, with a commitment to maintaining a thriving apprenticeship programme to sustain the level of skilled trades people needed for the business and the engineering industry as a whole. In keeping with Page Macrae’s commitment to training it is a sponsor of the annual Tauranga Industry Training Organisation’s Graduation Ceremony. Company apprenticeship and training coordinator Grant Holland is encouraging everyone who has completed their training to take part.

He believes it is important to recognise the unseen efforts of apprentices – that will propel them and the region’s businesses to future success “Training is critical to Page Macrae – our goal is to deliver quality trades people that exceed industry standards through our apprenticeship programme. “Through training and mentoring we have produced some of the highest achievers in the trade.” The fifth annual apprenticeship graduation, which is sponsored by Rotary Club of Tauranga, Job Finders and BCITO, is at Baycourt on November 20. Tauranga mayor Stuart Crosby, who is hosting the event, has thrown his support behind the annual

Industry Training Organisation’s graduation ceremony in recognition of the important role apprentices play in the region’s economy. Organisers are hoping numbers will top the 110 graduates who took

part last year and are urging graduates, their families and employers to diary the date. Details: www.mayorstaskforceforjobs.co.nz By Hamish Carter

Page Macrae apprentice coordinator Grant Holland looks through workshop training modules with third year apprentice James Williams. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Unaffordable housing headache Are you spending more than 30 per cent of your gross income servicing the cost of housing? Since 2001 New Zealand house prices have increased at a greater rate than that of most countries within the OECD, over the last 20 years land has increased more quickly than house prices. In Auckland land price pressure has been particularly acute where section prices account for 60 per cent of cost of a new dwelling, compared with 40 per cent in the rest of NZ. Since 1991 homeownership has been on the decline, when around 75 per cent of private dwellings were owned by their occupants. Since then ownership levels have declined to around 65 per cent this is slightly below the average of the OECD.

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The Kiwi lifestyle tends to force cities to spread out with less high density housing. This demands costly infrastructure. In Tauranga this is compounded by the harbour creating ‘fingers’ of usable land; population demand pushes city limits out into greenfield areas which are

neither flat nor in a straight line from A to B. More streamlining and cohesion is needed between local government, the Resource Management Act and the Land Transport Management Act. These statutes have different legal purposes, timeframes, processes and criteria with no single mechanism for facilitating efficient engagement and agreement between parties.

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According to the NZ Productivity Commission there have been significant building cost increases since 2001, building materials (50 per cent), cost of labour (88 per cent) and land (115 per cent). As a whole, the building industry has not increased productivity since 1995, whereas most other industries have. Contributing factors include a skills shortage, now very noticeable within site management, supervision and administration contributing to re-work. Many are owner/operator build-

ing firms which have less capability to generate economies of scale: our buildings tend to be bespoke, one-offs with fewer opportunities for higher volume standardise components and buildings. Recent compliance such as double-glazing, cavity construction and more stringent compliance through consenting and build processes eventually add cost. Regulatory change and heightened health and safety all load the cost of labour while achieving a similar end=product to measure housing affordability. Small building businesses cannot ride out the high peaks and deep troughs of New Zealand’s economic building climate, lack confidence to re-fuel the industry through apprenticeship training and long term business consolidation. There is no question that residential building is becoming riskier with sharper business skills required to mitigate risk and secure payment. Greater security of payment is now being demanded with tighter contracts being drawn

Landlord tip and advice for tenants It is up to a landlord to insure their rental property against any damage. That insurance will usually be for the benefit of the landlord only. A tenant should arrange insurance to protect their contents and liability for damage to the landlord’s property. Tenants, please remember if you damage a property or, worst case, you burnt your rental home down, the owner’s insurance company would chase you for the loss. Most insurers require landlords to prove they have conducted a thorough tenancy selection process and have conducted regular property inspections before honouring damage claims. Check exactly what it is covered by your policy, and also

check claim requirements. Some insurers offer special landlord insurance cover that includes issues to do with the tenancy (e.g. vacancy periods, damage by the tenant, etc). You may also choose to insure any chattels in the property that you own and that are listed in the tenancy agreement. Any damage to them will not be covered by the tenant’s contents insurance. Landlords also realise that if your rental investment is not managed by a member of the Real Estate Institute and they are retaining your rent monies in their trust account, you have no insurance to cover any losses incurred by an unregistered property management company either by bad accounting practices or theft. Dan Lusby has been in the property management industry since 1992.

up. The cost to administer and enter into litigation will only stall the productivity matrix. Living the Kiwi dream of homeownership may have been on the decline since the early 1990; however

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Charity store impresses with style One year after opening its Tauranga doors, customers of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore say it’s more of a department store than a second-hand shop. But despite gathering a host of regular clients, the much-loved charity’s store is still a hidden gem. Perched on 2nd Avenue, the ReStore stocks everything from quality tools,

high fashion and furniture to linen, books and clothing – with a price range from 50 cents to $1000. “We’re a one-stop store,” says store manager Craig Teaz. “Right now we have a gorgeous leather suite in the window and there is also a 1930s oak dresser for $800.” Craig is passionate about maintaining

The ReStore stocks a range of items, from beautiful linens to antiques and collectables. a department store feel inside the shop. No matter the price, even at $1, every item donated must pass a rigorous quality test to ensure customers always get a great buy. “We’re very strict on our quality control – if clothes don’t make the grade they go to India or the Pacific Islands, while electronic items are recycled for parts.” That said, Craig is determined to keep prices down – opting to

selling even stunning antique items for a third of their value. It is these things and more that have led to the store’s successful first year. “We’re very pleased – we have paid off all the operating costs so the money is going back into our in-house programme.” Craig would like to thank everyone who has donated to the

store and their 35-strong team of volunteers. “People are just so generous.” The Tauranga ReStore allows Habitat to increase its capacity to build more homes for needy families and new donations and volunteers are always welcome. By Corrie Taylor

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One year on from rena disaster Last Friday was a year to the day since the container ship Rena grounded on the Astrolabe Reef off Tauranga. We marked the anniversary in Tauranga at a Maritime NZ event I spoke at.

registered to help and more than 1000 tonnes of oily waste was cleared off our precious Bay of Plenty beaches. We are not there yet with salvage, for example, continuing. But we are a long way from where we started from and that is a good thing indeed.

I will always see Rena as a bad situation none of us created, but that we have all had to deal with as best as possible in the circumstances. I am also firmly of the view that it showed the Bay of Plenty community at its best. Our civic leadership collaborated for the good of everybody and community groups rallied together to help. At the height of the incident, more than 8000 volunteers were

Focus on reducing crime

We all deserve to feel safe in our homes and communities. National is staying tough on crime, with the latest crime statistics showing another drop in the crime rate, down 5.9 per cent for the June 2012 year. We put 600 extra police on the beat, and we have invested in rehabilitation and reintegration to reduce reoffending. National has

been focusing resources on frontline policing and crime prevention. These initiatives are allowing police to spend more time in their communities. National has focused the justice system on victims. We’ve set four better public services targets to help reduce crime, and lead to 45,000 fewer victims by 2017. We introduced the Offender Levy to fund more services and support for victims of crime, and we have introduced legislation that will reduce unnecessary parole hearings and the stress they cause victims. We’ve also delivered on our

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Six-monthly data on court appearances and sentencing shows fewer criminal charges are being laid, and fewer people are appearing in court. With crime falling to record lows, and the number of people coming to court decreasing, we are now working on improving how the country’s 63 District Courts are administered, and modernising services to be more in line with public expectations. We want to move from a system

focused on paper and buildings, to one which makes the best use of new technology. Fines can already be paid online, and soon judges will be able to manage criminal cases electronically, meaning charges processed up to 70 per cent faster, and Ministry of Justice staff and Police saving more than 90,000 hours a year. Changes to the court network, the first for 30 years, will also involve nine small courts being used as hearing-only courts – rather than being open five days a week – and four small courts being closed. These changes have been made possible by our success in reducing crime and seeing fewer people in our courts, as well as the increased use of modern technology. National promised to build a safer New Zealand, and we are delivering on that promise.

Roses in the name of Red Cross the Western Bay and provides valuable The Red Cross Red Rose Day is nearfinancial assistance to support humaniing maturity. It turns 17 on October tarian work. It also helps Red Cross to 19, so Red Cross volunteers will be uphold its guarantee that 100 per cent blooming busy unpacking, preparing of the money raised through special and selling thousands of red roses across disaster appeals will go directly to the the Western Bay of Plenty. designated cause. Bouquets will be Events coordinator delivered on WednesHeather Dabrowski day, October 17 to is thankful New businesses who have Zealanders are such a ordered them, with giving bunch. roses available for a “New Zealand has a minimum $2 donabig reputation that’s tion. well deserved within On Thursday, the International Red October 18, a group Cross Movement.” of about 50 volunRed Cross relies teers will be working heavily on donations, at the Red Cross supplies Meals on Service Centre in Wheels, transport Greerton unpacking Last year’s youngest and preparing another volunteer, Xavier Kerr, in and mobility aids and welfare assistance for 4000 single, fresh, the thick of it. Photo supplied. disaster relief. The wrapped, long stemmed organisation also maintains flowers red roses which will be distributed by in Tauranga Hospital wards, provides a further 120 volunteers on the streets community programmes and first aid of Tauranga and Katikati on Friday courses. October 19. Phone Heather for details It’s the major fundraiser and promoBy Ben Guild 07 578 6987. tion for New Zealand Red Cross in

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The vultures of vested interest await year about fifty thousand less privileged visitors arriving by car, bus, bicycle or on foot at The Mount no longer have properly trained I-Site staff to assist them. By the way, after leaving a vibrant and lively scene at Mount Maunganui to go home I passed by the newly developed Strand waterfront walkway where I saw no one walking and just eight people sitting on the seats. Final questions for blinkered bureaucracy Has Council blundered badly in keeping an I-Site for a deserted village waterfront instead of keeping an I-Site open in a crowded beachside resort? Should the CBD I-Site in Willow Street be closed if only one can be run? Was there any reduction in staff numbers at the I-Sites when only one I-Site in the city remains open? If this is not the case how can a figure of $285,000 for running just one I-Site be justified? I wonder! Samuel Smith, Otumoetai.

CBD carpark shortfalls Well, moving on from the Waterfront commercialisation debacle, let’s look at the Tauranga Council City Plan on which Council has only endorsed carparking requirements inter alia for high-rise development in Tauranga CBD within the past 12 months. It has been in place and it seemed to work, developers either needed to provide the parking or meet the impact fees. Suddenly out of the woodwork up pops Tauranga City Plan Variation 6 (Rule 4), which was recently dealt with at an RMA Commissioner’s hearing and seeks to remove the existing on-site car parking minimum for all sites zoned City Centre. The plan is that landowners and developers will in future be at liberty to decide on the number of carpark spaces needed.

This has turned the existing accepted practise on its head, again driven by Priority One and Chamber of Commerce and all the usual suspects. Getting rid of City Centre Parking requirements and permitting developers to fix their own on-site parking numbers is akin to letting mice into the cheese factory stuff! This all tied up with the ongoing Waterfront saga and the drive for commercialisation in this area! What an ill-thought, ill-focused, ill-planned mess this is going to be! Apparently Tauranga CBD buildings needed adequate onsite parking before, now after lobbying by special interests we don’t need even minimum parking requirements and take it from me, it will do nothing for the CBD’s future wellbeing. R Paterson, Matapihi.

Confused over individual claims Having observed what happened on Mount beaches, I am somewhat confused as to what the individual claims for losses are all about. Certainly the Papamoa beaches were badly affected but the Mount beach (with the exception of the rocks at the base of the Mount) and Pilot Bay didn’t fare too badly. I find it hard to believe many of those businesses claiming losses that were not in the fishing industry or sea charter work would have suffered any great loss. There was no evidence of any lack of tourists or sightseers, in fact quite the reverse - people actually came to have a look at the distant wreck from the Mount/Papamoa coastline. You cannot blame the closure of the Mount track, Mount Hot Pool closures or the world economic downturn, etc. on the Rena grounding.

Before anyone goes off on a tangent, yes this maritime disaster was caused by the negligence of the Rena crew and should never have occurred. The Rena owners and its insurers should be fully responsible for all legitimate damage and losses caused, along with all costs for clean up and salvage work. However, $200 million salvage costs plus what look like a multitude of private business claims including the Motiti claim look to be over the top. The $27.4 million accepted by the NZ Government for legitimate taxpayer losses is not enough particularly as we were all assured by the Government minister in charge that all costs would be met by the ship owners. There is a substantial shortfall of around $50 million it seems so what is going on here? S Paterson, Arataki.

Council working together Its nice to see the council is working well together, unlike the last term, when they always seemed to be in disagreement. Let’s hope we have got rid of the trouble makers and they will not stand again. It is sad when you vote for someone and find that they cannot work with their fellow councillors, everyone is entitled to their opinion without it turning nasty, it made the city and council look second rate. E.K.Mills, Tauranga.

I completely agree with David Dalton’s letter saying Tauranga should have a passenger train service with Auckland. I agree too with the editorial view that Tauranga should have a suburban commuter train service. Tauranga is a growing city and is starting to develop Auckland style traffic problems. Auckland is investing in it’s rail system - Tauranga should do the same. KiwiRail has Silver Fern railcars which have recently been refurbished, sitting idle, which would be ideal for a Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga-Mt Maunganui service. Auckland is currently electrifying it’s rail network and will soon have a large surplus of perfectly good diesel trains. A few of these would be ideal for a local rail service between Te Puke-Mount Maunganui-Tauranga Central-Omokoroa. Now is a perfect time to introduce a rail service for Tauranga while surplus trains are available. Kathryn Arnold, Tauranga.

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What shadowy figures forced the closure of the Mount I-Site in Salisbury Avenue in a way that has angered visitors from around the world as well as local residents? Is it possible that the vultures of vested interests may be waiting to pounce on an empty building in a prime location for visitors to the area? The spin-off result of The Mount I-Site closure means that Tourism BOP has lost all credibility with The Mount plus all revenue from the sale of bus tickets and tours there as confused people do not know where to find Intercity and Naked Bus services. Even worse the plan to provide five star I-Site information service exclusively for cruise ship passengers creates class distinction on a grand scale. The idea of having only an I-Port means that for 365 days per

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Start own tribe, claim our rights Very interesting reading Weekend Sun September 21. Your letter writers have missed a valid point, if we are going to be held to ransom, forget asset sale and the government can cut spending by other means… 1 Cut all benefits by 10% including superannuation 2 Increase all tax by 10% 3 Cut spending legal aid (I don’t qualify) 4 Cross check address, Winz, ACC, Inland Revenue, Housing NZ 5 Re-enroll for all benefits every year 6 Stop the Treaty process until we as a country can afford it, the gravy train must stop. I think it is time that all persons born in NZ started their own Tribe and claim our rights.

We should be claiming the oil or mineral rights (51%). Then we would not need to worry about the consents etc. 51% and the leases would have cover to clean up any mess or spills. In total cost against the parent company involved. The returns from this could benefit the tax payer, as only tax payer could share in the benefits. All news media need to stop and take a less note of the minority. And look after the majority; we are the ones paying the bills. A friend of mine wanted to know why so many people were standing outside the Winz office every morning. If they are enrolling for a benefit then not many people are still working. My answer was they must be there for handouts. All day long they come and go. D Bishop, Greerton.

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Regarding the article, The Weekend Sun(Sept 20) about the proposed development of the May Street Reserve as a community garden project; the Lions Club is to be commended for promoting this idea. As a resident overlooking this reserve however, I wonder if notice has been taken of the informal use, frequently, by children and young adults playing soccer, cricket, touch rugby etc there. It is really nice to see such activities, which I have never observed taking place on the Banks Avenue Reserve for instance. Yesterday, Sunday, for example, there were eight children, obviously thoroughly enjoying themselves playing with a soccer ball through the afternoon. I expressed my concerns re the above to the City Council many weeks ago, suggesting that the Banks Avenue Reserve might be a better option for this project. Barry H Walker, Mt Maunganui.

Now here’s a thought! A flight of fancy really. Totally unrealistic in the scheme of things. Over the years, we have had various requests to our masters down there in the big house. One was regarding the ability to discipline our children properly. Another was having less of them in power. And there have been others, which had absolutely no notice taken of them at all. Then, suddenly we get a party in power, with under 50% of the vote and we are being dictated to about selling off half our assets, that we already own. A couple of odd centuries back in France, the people came up with an answer for this sort of treatment, but it involved quite a large amount of violence, which of course would just not be on now, in our “PC” inclined world. If governments get into serious trouble, then they sometimes call “snap elections”, which allow the people to give them a mandate (or authority) to continue with the path they are on. So my thought was, that as, we, the people, and the only true government in the end, are not happy with a situation, then what would be the chances of us, demanding our own “snap election”? But oh, silly me. I forgot, we are not in power, are we? R McGuinness, Tauranga.

Where have dollars gone? Replying to several letters recently in The Weekend Sun. Enough is enough. My ancestors came to NZ by seagoing canoe and sailing ship and I was brought up as a New Zealander. Think of the benefits for our health system etc if all these millions hadn’t been paid to a few greedy people, and where have all the dollars gone? A great health system would have benefitted them also. Learn from the past and get on with making this a great country for all of us. The Government has New Zealand on the right track, even so our MP’s are our employees as we – the taxpayer – pay for

We are all one people their wages; however they make the decisions, good or bad for all of us. Stop these dividing tactics and let all Kiwis enjoy our wonderful country in a responsible way. Better still, have a Government like the Swiss – they have German, French, Italian, but are all Swiss Citizens and they also are a small country. Lee Ogle, Tauranga.

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Ye gods and little fishes. The letter from Tim Short“Scandalous neglect” aproaches the stupidity of King Canute holding back the tide. His asserton that the Rena disaster killed thousands of birds is a reptition of the Greens’ ranting that over 20,000 birds were killed. That was proven to be arrant nonsense! Maritime NZ with help from Massey University indicates that 1400 birds died because of the oil in the six weeks following the grounding. Indications are that 100 plus birds a week die anyway. So now Tim, a wannabe politicain wants to spend your rates money on interferring with natures food chain. When will these greenies get off the sensationalist bandwagon and accept that in nature, shit happens and most of these looney ideas are just a waste of time and money. I care for birds and animals. I dont care for Mr Short. Roy Edwards, Gate Pa.

Reply to Peter Dey, 5 October “Ridiculous claims” I agree versions of the Treaty state “The Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the chiefs and the tribes and to all the people of New Zealand, the possession of their lands, settlements and all their valued possessions”. I also agree that no version states “We are all one people”. Then we read prominent “Maori” stated in recent times “We are one nation, one people”. In the next breath “We need to help our people”. I am confused. NZers are angry at approved claims based on no tangible evidence but hearsay, word of mouth and so called customary rights. I have just read an interesting essay by J. Rutherford, Professor of History, Auckland University College published 1949, titled “The Treaty of Waitangi and the Acquisition of British Sovereignty in New Zealand. 1840”. The final paragraph reads “The Treaty of Waitangi is not recognisable as a treaty in international law, and is not part of municipal law; therefore the legal position is that New Zealand was acquired by an act of State, and falls in the category of colonies acquired by occupation”. In 1975 however, the Treaty was made a legal document by act of parliament and that is when all the trouble started. Roger Bailey, Papamoa. The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to letters that are short (200 words) and supplied with full name and contact details.

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Wallpapering the poison pens of racist hate mail Dear Sir Rapiti: For the past few weeks in letters to the Sun we have seen a side of what some may call Maori bashing and others a reality check on the cultural pendulum swinging out of control in favour of Maori. We have read the raw and racist comments from both Maori and Pakeha and all it does is pour salt on old wounds. The letters from Mary Brooks are very hurtful and show a lot of ignorance and very little empathy. If Mary Brooks had to use a seperate toilet because the flash one was only for Pakeha down on the Strand, as was the

case for my mother’s generation, I am sure she would have a different attitude toward Maori. When I first started as a columnist I was given some wise advice from an old kaumatua when I couldn’t deal with the poison pens and the racist hate mail that I regularly received. “Save it and use it as wall paper” he said, “to show your kids how far we have come from the dark days when Maori were treated as second class citizens on their own whenua.” Mary’s letters will become part of that wallpaper. If she could change the ink in her pen from poison to compassion she

could then become part of the solution not the problem. Surely we should be all learning from yesterday’s wrongs and building a better tomorrow for our kids to inherit? We have come a long way and we still have a long way to go but we cant go back to the dark days, and we must make every effort to forgive but not forget yesterday’s mistakes. If we cant fix up our own backyard with a little bit of love, laughter and learning in our letters to the editor then what hope is there for fixing up the rest of the world? Tommy Kapai, Te Puna.

Undesirable attitudes form Muslim condemns violence The shops are filling up with costumes both delightful and ghoulish to fill the gap between winter sales and the Christmas promotions. It must mean that October is on the calendar and Halloween is not far away. How is it that an American annual event became so embedded in the New Zealand culture? I suspect that if it weren’t for this commercial opportunity to fill the lull of events and the ready availability of American television series that incorporate an episode featuring it, would we bother with something so irrelevant to our New Zealand culture? When our local tangata whenua can’t get much traction with Matariki recognition and celebration, one must consider the

commercial drivers as being the main motivations around the prominence Halloween enjoys. Let’s look at what it offers. The once a year opportunity for children, accompanied or not, to ask for treats in quantities that promote tooth decay, or if they are not produced, verbally abusing the potential donor for not doing so. I see the formation of undesirable attitudes here and adults promote it as a fun thing to do and completely harmless! I wish. And what happened to the warning we give children – “ Never accept lollies from strangers”? Mixed messages here too. M Hudson, Tauranga.

As a Muslim living in Tauranga, I feel it only right to publicly condemn the violent protests that are taking place in some countries. This condemnation is felt by the whole Muslim community of Tauranga and the Muslim community of New Zealand. The movie which is causing outrage insults our Prophet and mocks him with disgusting accusation. As Muslims, we would be equally outraged if another religion or Prophet was offended and mocked in such a way. Islam is a peaceful religion and embarks on practice such as living peacefully, preserving the lives of innocent people and abiding by the laws of the countries that you reside in. In his time, Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon him, was subjected to similar mockery, humiliation and torture; his response was not to retaliate but resist violence; we are shocked to hear and see of Muslims’ violently protesting; this is not Islam. Many Muslims have peacefully protested either on the streets or at home. Likewise, we urge the residents of Tauranga not to retaliate against Muslims that are living peacefully in Tauranga and judge them to be the same as the violent protesters. Do not judge Islam but the actions of a few Muslims. Umm Ishmael Yusuf, Tauranga.

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Saturday 13 October

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Group

Every Sat at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children/ creche facility. Angela 021 503 940 or 0800AAworks. An Evening with Gray Bartlett Oct 20 supported by Tony & Marie at Bayswater Village centre auditorium 7pm. Tickets $12 at reception. “As We See It” Oct 20 – Nov 2 with 2 artists Berys Suridge & Elizabeth Cross exhibiting landscapes, abstract, still life & mixed media at Art Market, 65 Seddon St, Waihi. Something for everyone.

Balmorals Marching Team

Welcome ladies to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. 20-60 age group. Anita 571 4096 a/hs or 0210 257 6094 Ballroom Dance Party Te Puke Memorial Hall 7-11pm. Ballroom, Latin, modern jive etc. BYO drinks & supper plate. $12pp. The Dance Centre 542 1295 http://www.udance2.co.nz

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Waiheke Island week long trip. Bevan 576 8885 BOKWA Fitness Class Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 9.30am. Get fit, lose weight, have fun. Beginners welcome. Instructor Sarah 021 185 3363 www.bokwafitness.com BOP Christian Singles Combined 50th/ singles party 4-10pm. $5 plus bring a plate of finger food. BYO non alcoholic. 575 5556 or email: bopchristiansingles@ gmail.com Cactus & Succulent Society NZ BOP Branch meeting, Craft building, Elizabeth St West 1.30pm. Branch AGM & birthday. Afternoon tea – plate please. Competitions: Opuntia. Succulent – Aloe. Items for Christmas hamper. 544 4043 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour At Holy Trinity. Anika Moa, Boh Runga & Hollie Smith together in concert. Doors open 7pm. Tickets www.acousticchurchtour.co.nz or www.ticketek.co.nz Clothing Sale Sale of baby & young children’s quality second hand clothing Oct 20 at St Josephs Te Puna, 10 Pitua Rd 9am. Proceeds to St Vincent De Paul. Genealogy Informal Group Non-English speaking ancestors? Patricia’s house, 316 St Andrews Drive 1.30pm. 579 1538

Historic Village Retro Bazaar

From 10am - 2pm. Come and get nostalgic at the Village. Sew Retro one day sale of retro & vintage fabrics, Clay Art Studio annual clearance sale, groovy car display & Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus at 11am. Love, Desire, Attachment Afternoon mediation course Oct 27 at Mount Senior

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 12.45-4pm. If we wish to enjoy good relationships, it is essential that we learn to distinguish between love & attachment. Cost $36 includes afternoon tea. Bookings essential. All welcome. www. meditateintauranga.org or 09 846 5829 Mount Music Club 2nd Sat of month at Mount Senior Citizens Hall, Cnr 345 Maunganui Rd/Grove Ave 1-4.30pm. All genres. Backing band provided. Singers & musicians welcome to perform. $2 entry & contribution to afternoon tea please. All welcome. Grant 576 0434

Mount Sequence Lassies Night Dance

Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. Live band, good supper & company. All welcome. Entrance $8, members $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Society. Elizabeth 544 5633

Past, Present, Future Life Workshop

Brain Watkins Trust Hall 9am – 1pm. Explore your past, present, future life patterns of experience & learning. Accelerate your personal development by connecting with your super conscious self & life plan. Cost $30, tea/coffee provided. Limited places. For bookings Terry 544 2619 or 021 595 892 or email: terry@empower-u.net Pink Lunch At Palms Café & Garden Centre, 157 Domain Rd, Papamoa. Palms Café & Garden Centre will donate a percentage of the taking to the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust appeal. Live music, art gallery, hair salon, pet shop & a playground for the kids. 574 4909 Sew Retro At Village Hall, Historic Village, 17th Ave 9am – 3pm – one day sale of retro & vintage fabric, doilies, tablecloths, clothing, scarves, ties & more at affordable prices. Cash only – no Eftpos. 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 Tauranga Library Friends Monthly meeting at Mount Library 1.30pm. Topic: The restoration of 150ha of Kopurereua valley wetlands, the largest such project in Australasia. Use rear door after 14.30pm. Refreshments provided. $3 donation. All welcome. Te Puke Scottish Society Monthly dance Oct 20 has been moved to the Papamoa Sport & Recreation Club, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Domain Rd. Modern & sequence dancing 7.30-11pm. Live band, light supper, great company. Gordon 572 0060 The Sociables Males/Females 30’s/40’s. 022 012 0376 Zumbathon At Bethlehem Primary School Hall 3-5pm. For the NZ Mental Health Foundation. Theme: Wear happy colours -

DVD MOVIES Reviews of DVDs, old and new, as well as other bits and bobs. no black please. $10pp. All proceeds to the NZ Mental Health Foundation.

Sunday 14 October

A Walk for Hope ‘A girl called Hope’

5km fundraising walk at Fergusson Park, Matua 2pm. $10 registration. Michelle 027 291 0107 Bay Bible Fellowship Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Pastor/teacher Lincoln Forlong from the epistle of Ephesians 1:11-14. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 Bible Seminars Sunday’s at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “God’s plan for the future.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 BOP Tree Crops Field day at 236 Waipapa Block Road, Pahoia 1pm. Developing a small block into a productive unit. All welcome. Elizabeth 549 2795

Healing Meeting with Weston Carryer Come & have your needs met

through the power of Jesus Christ. City Life Church, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga 6.30pm. 571 6316 Huge Kids Gear Garage Sale Lots of pre-loved & new items at QE2 Memorial Hall 10am - 12pm. Gold coin entry. Tauranga Multiple Birth Group fundraiser. Ella 572 3969 Learning Spiritual Laws Sunday’s at Director’s Room, Wholly Bagels & Pizza, 801 Cameron Rd 10-11am. Donations only. Remember & celebrate who you are!

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz Narcotics Anonymous Every Sunday at Hamner Clinic, 1235m Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7pm. 0800 628 632 Oceanblue Beach Walk 2km or 4km at Papamoa Beach, starts 9.30am. Supporting Breast Cancer support service, Tauranga Trust. Start/finish Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club. Dress in anything/ everything pink. Bring a bottle of water & gold coin donation to directly support local women. No dogs. Held rain or shine. Sausage sizzle, spot prizes, major prize draw. Tracy 021 215 9393 Omokoroa Lions Market Car park at Western Ave Omokoroa 9am - 12pm. All stall holders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m car space. Keith 548 2117 or Marie 548 0869

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

7.30am - 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. $10 per car space. 0272 593 120. Next market Oct 28. Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available,

OUT THERE GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race Electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419

Tauranga Bible Society Action Group

12th Annual “Hymfest” with the BOP Men’s Choir & Salvation Army Band at Salvation Army Citadel cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd 2pm. Free admission – offering taken for the work of Bible Society. Tauranga Prayer & Healing Fest Christian prayer for anything. Informal, relaxed, music at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 2-5pm. Email: prayerandhealingfest@gmail.com

Tauranga SPCA Blessing of Animals

Annual blessing at St George’s Church, Gate Pa cnr Church St & Cameron Rd 10.30am. Bring the dog, cat, hamster, guinea pig & horse along. Dogs must be on a leash & cats & birds need to be in cages that allow for their normal movement. 578 0245 The Journey Festival Papamoa Palm Beach 1.30-5pm. Acts include Isis, Gary Harrison, Dangerous Curves - Belly dancers, Piston Broke, Whittackers & Reagan. Also a giant game of snakes & ladders. All funds raised will go back to the community, specifically tangata whaiora - people experiencing mental health unwellness. Theosophical Society “The souls of animals” presented by Rick Lucas, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106

Monday 15 October

Argentine Tango for Beginners 6 week introduction to Salon Tango starts Oct 29 7.15pm. This social dancing is growing in NZ & worldwide. First lesson free to see. Carl 021 280 4464 or email: Carl@eltango.co.nz Badminton Tauranga club summer season. Mondays only, Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30-9.30pm. Racquets available. All players welcome. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335 Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Fitness League Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall,

The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St John’s Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www. harmonyaplenty.co.nz Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens Concert at 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainers Keynotes, followed by afternoon tea. $3 door cover. Rest Homes bring along some of your members, some do. All welcome. Papamoa Swimming Club Learn to swim & length swimming registrations Oct 15 & 17 at Papamoa School pool 3-5pm. 027 697 1435 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 9am - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationships Aotearoa Mon - Parenting Through Separation, free course for separating parents, Tga 10am - 12pm. Parenting through separation, Katikati 9-11am. Positively Me 4 Women - self esteem course for women 12.30-2.30pm. Blended Families, course for parents in combined household 6.30-8.30pm. ManMade, self esteem course for men 6.30-8.30pm. Tues - Parenting Through Separation 7-9pm. Positively Me for Women 12.30-2.30pm. Hot Monogamy - for people in a committed relationship – waiting list applies. Weds - Parenting for Success, parenting your 2-12yr olds 7-9pm. Sex, Drugs & Homework, parenting your teens 6.30-8.30pm. Parenting through Separation, Papamoa 10am 12pm. Thurs - Positively Me 4 women 6.30-8.30pm. Living without Pornography – waiting list applies. Weekend Course - Relationship Secrets, for couples, next course November. 576 8392 Sequence Dance Class Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. $3pp. Gordon 573 4333 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Club night, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm. New bowlers welcome. Jenny 576 3584 Table Tennis Matua At Levers Rd Hall Mon 1-3.30pm Tues 12.30-3.30pm. Thurs & Fri 9am – 11am. $2 per session. Kevin 576 3941 Taoist Tai Chi Te Puke Te Puke Memorial Hall Mon & Tues 9.30am, Tues 5.30pm, Thurs 6pm. Joff 573 6020

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Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd. Advanced beginners lessons. Club night 7.30-10pm. Colleen 544 4676 Te Puke Forest & Bird Public meeting. Enjoy photos & stories about walking in the South Island from Dorothy Mutton & John MacDonald, in the Aihe Room, Papamoa Library 7.30pm. Gold coin donation, supper provided. Dorothy 573 8152 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. Thurs 8.45-9.45am 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 Zumba with Ruth Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd Mon 9.30am, Thurs 9.15am. $5 for casual & $4 with concession card. First time free. Ruth 0274 156 819 or just turn up.

Tuesday 16 October

Altrusa Club of Tauranga For women interested in fellowship, community service, dinner meetings. 2nd & 4th Tues of month 6pm. Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 BOP Shirley Club Walking Group

Every Tues meet outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking Cafe jaunt after. Great group. Evening Tai Chi Gate Pa Unwind & re-energise your body & mind after work. Benefit from this effective & empowering form of exercise. Tues & Fri, St George Church, Church St, Gate Pa 6-7pm. $5 per class. Trevor 0800 34 84 54 Gate Pa Martial Arts Build confidence, fitness & focus with Kempo. Fun & safe, taught by experienced instructors. Tues & Fri at St George Church, Church St, Gate Pa 4-5pm. $5 per class. Trevor 0800 34 84 54 Grandparents Rising Grandchildren Toolbox Held Tues 9.30-11.30am for 6 consecutive Tuesdays, starting Oct 16. Free to any grandparent in full time care of their grandchildren (or foster carers, whanau care-givers & homefor-life parents. 576 1169 or www. theparentingplace.com Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term 10am morning tea at Papamoa Surf Club, Papamoa Domain. This week: spring/summer fashion parade at Vision Papamoa. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Greerton Tai Chi Based upon the Falls Prevention Programme for seniors. Protect your independence, exercise, energise & socialise. Tues & Thurs, Greerton Community Hall, Cameron Rd 11am - 12pm. $5per class. Trevor 0800 34 84 54 Inachord Chorus Ladies 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.45pm. Enjoy singing & meet new friends. Shona 0272 801 004 or Sabine 577 0455 (day). Katikati Mah Jong Every Tues at Resource Centre, Beach Rd, Katikati 1-4pm. Encourages hard hands, restricts easy hands. 549 5954 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, first day free. Students $2. Margaret 575 9792 Papamoa Support Group Coffee & chat for people with an experience of mental illness at Papamoa Community Centre (Papamoa Library) 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 10am – 12pm. 579 9890

Sit & Stay Fit Every Tues at Wesley

Church Hall, 13th Ave 11-11.50am. Fun seated exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers. First class free. Wheel chair access. Dianne Body +Soul Fitness 576 5031 South City Indoor Bowls Fun night, Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Trust Bar, Bureta Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Central Ladies Probus Club Third Tues of month at Daniels

in the Park at 9.45am. New members & visitors welcome. Jean 544 6516

Tauranga Continuing Education Group Historic Village, 17th Ave,

every third Tues of month. Lectures start 10am. Charge of $3 is made to cover expenses. Please fill in a registration form at your first meeting. Speaker: Jeanette Fitzsimons – “Climate change. Are we on the right track?” Tauranga Scrabble Club Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $2.50. 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 October

AAPNZ Meeting At Hotel on Devonport, 72 Devonport Rd 5.30pm. Paulette Fraser, conference manager of Hotel on Devonport, will show us the facilities available at the hotel, as well as peek at one of their hotel rooms. Check out the hotel on www. hotelondevonport.net.nz Friends & colleagues welcome. RSVP to Janet: tauranga@aapnz.org.nz Badminton Mt Maunganui Summer social club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. Cost $8 per night. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary, 571 6812. Free legal assistance. 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, Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Fun night Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 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

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Clive Mortimer - palmistry. Door charge $3. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226

New to NZ - or Know Someone Whos? Settlement Support Tauranga/

WBOP offer a free service to migrants & refugees to assist with any issues you, or someone you know, may be experiencing relating to settling in a new community. Every 2nd Weds at

Katikati Resource Centre, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati 10.30am – 12pm & at Omokoroa Library & Service Centre, McDonnell St, Omokoroa 1.303pm. Today at Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 1.30-3pm.

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Weds advanced, Thurs club night

& new dancers. Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063 Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library 94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds 6.30-8.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30. A number of membership options available. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452

Papamoa Book Group

Monthly meeting at Papamoa Library 10am. Topic: Spy fiction. All welcome. Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tauranga. Theme: Leftovers & what to do with them. 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 Memorial Hall, QEYC. Weds 12.30-3pm, 6.309pm. Fri 6.30-9pm. Social or competitive. All welcome. www.sportsground. co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Caroline 543 0702 The Cargo Shed 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga. Open Weds - Sun & cruise ship days 10am - 4pm. A vibrant & varied shed of upmarket creativity.

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Join the motivated & enthusiastic group every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. 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 Walking Group Age Concern Walking Group meet at Décor Garden Centre, Bethlehem, Moffat Rd 10am. All welcome. 578 2631 Welcome Bay Tennis Club Social tennis mixed Wednesdays at Victory St courts 9am. Casual players welcome. Non marking shoes please. 577 0462

Thursday 18 October Bolivia Tauranga Every Thurs

at Bridge Club, Cherrywood 12.50pm. Tuition, cards, tea/coffee. Toby 543 5358 Citizens Advice Bureau Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 11am - 2pm. Free service for everyone. Don’t know? Ask us! No appointment necessary.

Community Bible Study International Join us at

14th Ave Gospel Centre until Nov 29 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth study of Isaiah. Joan 576 9065 Feldenkaris Awareness New intake for Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes Oct 18 9.30am or 5.45pm in Welcome Bay. Gisella 544 4823 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) Otawa Trigg from Upper

Papamoa Rd. Meet at Countdown, Cameron Rd 9am. $8. Eddie 576 1849

Greerton Village Twilight Shopping And markets from 5pm. Stall holders of handmade NZ arts & crafts invited. www.greertonvillage.org.nz

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52 Mount Junior Chess Club Term 4 starts today at Arataki Community Centre 6-7.20pm. Coaching & tournament play. Bob or Viv 575 5845 Papamoa 50’s Plus Group Meet every 2nd & 4th Thurs of month 10am – 12pm for trips, meetings with a range of speakers & friendships. Papamoa Support Centre, Hartford Ave. 574 7170 Relaxation & Support Group For all women affected by cancer. Meet every Thurs at 56 Christopher St, Tauranga 1pm (parking at Citizens Club, 13th Ave). Gold coin donation. All welcome. Katy 571 3346 or email: katy@ breastcancerbop.org.nz

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

Continued... Happiness & Our Mind Drop in meditation classes at Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained so you can start any date. Cost $14 per class. Next class Oct 18 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s Chorus Meet Thurs at Wesley Church hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714

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. All welcome. Ph

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Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/ Cardiac Care leader. Tennis Seniors Over 35+ age group. Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Cameron Rd opp Court House every Thurs 9am.

Friday 19 October

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Deaf Women’s Group St Peter in the City, 130 Spring St, Tauranga 10am. All deaf & hearing impaired ladies welcome. Tania txt only 0272 747 287 or deafwomensgroup@ihug.co.nz Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Gay/Bi Mens Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to?

M O V I E S

Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Fun night in Band Hall, Yatton St 7pm. Sally 571 8914 Kowhai Probus of Bethlehem Meet 1st Fri of month in Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 10am. Guest speaker/10 minute speaker with morning tea in between. Joan 579 2336 Narcotics Anonymous Every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 7pm. 0800 628 632 Red Cross Red Rose Day A fun promotional fundraiser for Red Cross in Tauranga & Katikati. Volunteers will be at street & supermarket sites selling gorgeous wrapped fresh red roses for a minimum donation of $2 each. To order roses or bouquets for delivery on Oct 17, or if you would like to help out, Heather 578 6987

Transcendental Meditation Group meditation every Friday at 12th Ave venue 12pm. Email Stephen: blissbiz@ wave.co.nz or 544 8778 website www. blissbusiness.co.nz Youth on the Coast Christian. Fridays 6pm Years 6-8. 7.30 years 9+ at Evans Road Community Church, Papamoa. $2. 027

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-proﬁt clubs and organisations. Email julie@thesun.co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga. Deadline 3pm Tuesday. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

With Winston Watusi

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR Dir: Paul McCartney - Starring: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr The Beatles have attained such a place in popular music that it is barely possible to think of them as mere mortals any more. Every move they made is just a creative reflection of their genius. So perhaps you might like to see the Beatles in a different light. Magical Mystery Tour was an hour long TV special. The boys, under the direction – if you can call it that – of Paul McCartney, headed off with some cameras and a bus and a whole bunch of their mates and made a sort of movie. The idea was to create scenes as they went along and join it all up with songs.

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Although I respect his skill and talent, when it comes to Adam Sandler – not a fan. In That’s My Boy he plays obnoxious, drunken, foul-mouthed accidental celebrity Donnie. His son Han Solo was so traumatised by Donnie’s single-parenting, that at 18 he changed his name and hasn’t seen his father since. Until down-onhis-luck Donnie needs money and shows up at his son’s upcoming wedding in the heart of ultra-rich society. Surprise, surprise, everyone is immediately charmed by his loud boorish behaviour except his continually humiliated son. I think the moral is that even the crude, rude and ignorant have hearts of gold (while being apparently irresistible to women). The American writer Edgar Allan Poe died in mysterious circumstances, after not being seen for four days - apparently. The Raven takes this premise and runs with it. And it must have seemed like a good idea: construct a murder mystery around the final days and get John Cusack, someone who exudes on-screen intelligence, to play the great man. And,

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Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace. First they took his daughter. Now they’re coming for him. Fri 2:20, 6:30, 8:35. Sat 2:00, 6:20, 8:30pm. Sun 3:55, 6:10, 8:25. Mon 4:10, 6:20, 8:30. Tue 1:45, 6:20, 8:30pm. Wed 4:10, 6:20, 8:30pm.

Chris O’Dowd, Jessica Mauboy. It’s 1968, and four young, Australian Aboriginal girls in a singing group get sent to sing for the US troops in Vietnam. Fri 6:25pm. Sat 8:35pm. Sun 3:20. Mon 4:00, 6:05pm. Tue 1:30, 8:25pm. Wed 6:05.

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The result is... mixed. Mixed, in that the songs are good and everything else is staggeringly embarrassing. This film deserves to be seen just for the shock of how rotten it is, like a bad home movie where everyone is desperately trying to have fun but no one can think of anything to do. And, from that point of view - seeing charismatic desperately talented people floundering around - it’s quite entertaining. Lennon appears off his face most of the time; McCartney bravely defends it all on the commentary track as influential avant garde film-making. Hmmm...

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3D animated family comedy starring Adam Sandler as the voice of Dracula, owner of the finest ‘five stake’ monster resort outside of the human world. Fri 10:00, 12:15. Sat 3:55pm. Sun 11:00, 1:45pm.

PLAYING ON MEGASCREEN LOOPER (R16) on MEGAscreen MADAGASCAR 3 (3D) EUROPE’S

Off Language & Sexual References. Comedy, Music. Graphic Violence & Off Lang. ACTION, SCI-FI, THRILL Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow. (PG) Low Level Violence. MOST WANTED Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt. Fri 2:05, 8:30pm. Sat 1:25, 6:05pm. Sun 5:35pm. ANIMATED, FAMILY, COMEDY. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock. Fri 3:30, 8:10pm. Sat 3:30, 6:00, 8:30pm. Mon 8:10pm. Tue 6:00pm. Wed 8:15pm. Alex, Marty, Melman & Gloria try to return to the zoo. Sun 1:00, 5:30, 8:00pm. Mon 6:00, 8:25pm. Fri 12:00, 4:25pm. Sat 11:20am. Sun 1:10pm. Tue 3:55pm. FINAL DAYS Tue 1:30, 6:00, 8:30pm. Wed 6:00, 8:25pm.

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A former getaway driver & his girlfriend are on the sets out to win the Nelson Trolley Derby. Fri 12:30, 6:10pm. Fri 11:00, 1:15, 6:05pm. Sat 11:20, 1:25pm. run. Bradley Cooper, Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell. Sun 11:00, 3:25. Mon 4:00. Tue 4:00. Wed 3:55. Sat 2:05. Sun 11:00, 4:35. Mon 6:10. Tue 8:00. Wed 4:00. Fri 2:20, 8:00pm. Sat 4:00. Sun 12:45, 8:05pm. Tue 4:00. Wed 6:00pm. YOUR SISTER’S SISTER (M) Sex Scenes & Off Lang. PLAYING THIS WEEK Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass. Com, Dra. TWO LITTLE BOYS (R15) HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (2D) Fri 10:45. Sat 8:00pm. Sun 6:20pm. Mon 8:00pm. Tue 2:00. Off Lang & Several Scenes May Offend. NZ COMEDY. Bret McKenzie. Sun 8:10pm. Wed 3:45pm.

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Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez. Fri 4:25. Sat 11:40

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indeed, you can see a terrific film popping its head up every so often. But so much is misjudged (and Poe’s character is presented so unsympathetically) that it’s a wearying exercise despite Cusack’s best efforts. is the third cinematic The Dictator crack at an ‘outsider’ comedy from Sacha Baron Cohen, following the provocative footsteps of Borat and Bruno. This differs in that it’s a fully-fledged, straight-ahead comedy, rather than one that relies upon the reactions of shocked unsuspecting Americans. And, despite the odd languor, it’s a very funny film, though making light of the anti-Semitic, homophobic ravings of a homicidal dictator might be regarded as bad taste by many. Said dictator goes to New York only to be replaced by a body double and cast out onto the streets to fend for himself. Rampantly un-PC; frequently hilarious. The blu-ray version is 20 minutes longer (recommended). It’s the end of the world as we know it and everyone feels miserable. In The Collapsed society has, er, collapsed. A family find a car to escape the city. There are Bad People on the road and when the family are forced to take to the woods, there seems to be some mysterious force following them. This is a low-budget effort where the tantalising glimpses of the deserted city are barely even glimpses. Where all the people have gone is anyone’s guess – even Bad People are in short supply. As so often with shoestring Indies, there’s a lot of time spent building up to things that never happen, though the ending is satisfying. If you get that far. Fantastic Damn fine Not bad at all Dubious Dreadful

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Underground explored Feedback keeps coming in from the last couple of weeks’ columns, from the backslappingly supportive to the entertainingly abusive.

Justin Bradford is becoming prolific.

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Which is great! Nothing like a bit of healthy debate about the nature of Tauranga’s music scene, although it does remind me of a conversation I once had with Don McLashan. It was after the Muttonbirds returned from their several year hiatus in the UK. I asked him how he found the New Zealand music business on returning. “What music business?” he said. Ha! Couldn’t resist that. All this stems from my assertion that the steady flow of albums released from here in the past six months are all fairly conservative beasts. I had meant it more as an observation than a criticism but it turns out that the worst thing you can call a musician is ‘conservative’. Perhaps there is an implicit insult lurking in there. Everyone thinks what they’re doing is new and exciting, and it usually is... for them. Most musicians don’t get into a studio that often, so the process always seems that way, but in the big scheme of things perhaps they’re not exactly breaking new ground. Here’s a question for musicians who have recorded: when you’re in the studio are you looking for the ‘best’ sound, or are you looking for a new sound that you’ve never heard before? How many people strive to create a guitar (or keyboard, or drum, or vocal) sound that they’ve never ever previously come across? That, of course, is not the measure of great music. You need something genuinely great first. But I suspect much of the music these same musicians admire and listen to aspires to do exactly that – to create something totally unlike other stuff. Again, it’s not an essential thing. Great music is made in well-honed genres all the time. But it’s a thought. My comments about the conservative nature of music here though, were aimed specifically at the various albums released recently. There are also many bands, singers, songwriters and musicians out there making interesting individual music, but not putting it on CD. Luckily, with the internet, we now have access – for better or worse – to their outpourings. So, if you want to go online to check out some Tauranga music, here’s a couple you could try... Justin Bradford is a singer/songwriter who records mostly at home. After an early foray into home recording with 2009’s Better Days he has launched a veritable flood of music this year on the Bandcamp website starting with

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an album, The Positive Outlook, in February. That was followed by an EP, Evening Light, in June. August saw the arrival of a live acoustic version of The Positive Outlook called The Acoustic Outlook. Last month he added to those with another EP, called Dearest Readers. That latest one he describes as, “an EP outlining some previously unreleased back catalogue and some new material. Underlying themes include social commentary on relationships, dependence on television and religion, the absurdity of the concept of time, and putting others on pedestals they don’t deserve to sit on.” It’s mainly solo acoustic stuff with added vocal harmonies. Justin has a pleasant, if occasionally ‘quirky’, voice and writes a good song. There’s a quite entertaining ukulele tune called ‘Fun’. Many people would regard these as demos, but what is a demo really? Find Justin at www.justinbradfordmusic.bandcamp.com. If your tastes run a bit heavier (and for the slightly more ‘professionally’ recorded) then there’s Molly Gun. The female-fronted four-piece comprise: Absynthia (vocals) Verne Bigwood (drums), Jamie Herkins (bass) and Lance Talstra (guitar). They play something very close to rockabilly, though with influences from the likes of psychobilly pioneers The Cramps and others seeping through occasionally. It’s very good stuff and makes you yearn to see them live. Their appearance on Soundtreelive (the Tauranga internet TV show) suggested that a full gig would be spectacular. Best way to find them is via www.facebook. com/MollyGunBand where there are links to the four songs they have on-line. They’re well worth listening to. You may well point out that neither of these artists is really breaking new ground. Fair enough. This was a fairly gentle trip to the underground. Wait till we get to Rotate The Completor...

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Country music’s star performers Top country musicians from around New Zealand will be singing for the stars and beyond literally when they compete in Tauranga at Labour Weekend. With the New Zealand Country Music Star Awards proving themselves to be a stepping stone to success for many former winners, the standard at the 36th annual awards at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre is picked to be higher than ever. Awards convenor Merv McEnteer is certain all finalists will be putting

on their best performances to win, in the hope that the luck of previous winners continues for them. Previous successes include last year’s senior winner Hayley Smith, who went on to win the Trans-Tasman Entertainer of the Year Award at the Norfolk Island Country Music Festival in May and has just topped this by winning the New Zealand Country Music Entertainer of the Year Award. Merv describes Hayley as ‘the total package’ with a lovely singing voice, smart looks and a dynamic stage presence. She plays guitar and drums and her music showcases the new country music songs coming out of Nashville.

Hayley’s success winning the Entertainer of the Year follows former Star Awards winner Dennis Marsh who has gone on to be one of NZ’s highest selling and best loved country music entertainers. Dennis was named a ‘Country Music Legend’ in 2011. Guest performers at the premier finals include Hayley Smith and talented Christchurch guitarist Phil Doublet, who returns due to public demand following an impressive performance last year. The Star Awards final concert is at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre on Sunday October 21 at 1pm. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets are door sales only.

Top country musician Phil Doublet is among the great line-up performing at the New Zealand Country Music Star Awards in Bethlehem during Labour Weekend. Photo supplied.

Principals to put their foot down at Baypark They’re used to calling the shots in their own personal fiefdoms; pacing pavements and classrooms looking for stray sandal straps and colourful language. But only one of the 34 principals and school representatives in the Sunlive Principals’ Challenge will reign supreme after ten laps of terror around Baypark Speedway in early December. Speedway manager Roger Bailey says there’s more than a little friendly rivalry developing among the group of high achievers. “They’re all looking forward to it – they’ve embraced it just like we wanted them to. They’re all kidding each other up and some of them are saying: ‘Don’t bother having the race because I’m going to win it anyway.” Tauranga Girls’ College principal Pauline Cowens believes her strong strategic mind will get her across the line, but won’t elaborate on her plans. Welcome Bay School principal Nik House says he’s a dark horse because he’s new to the area and Arataki School principal Dean Langley says he’ll take it out as his school is the best and he loves going fast. The December 1 event will also feature sprint cars, saloons, super saloons, stock

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Festival showcases Maori talent The Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Festival is back on this Labour Weekend, showcasing Tauranga Maori talent, ability and achievement in the Bay of Plenty. The sixth bi-annual festival is again looking at bringing the Bay’s marae, hapū and iwi together to celebrate as tangata whenua. While most of the festival activities will be held on Saturday and Sunday, the action will begin at 4pm on Friday with the opening ceremony at The Historic Village featuring karakia and the planting of the pou. The opening of the art display and the rangatahi quiz will conclude the evening’s events. The festival will be held at the Village on 17th Avenue on Saturday and the kapa haka competi-

tion will be held on Sunday at the Queen Elizabeth Centre in Memorial Park. The festival, which includes artistic, sporting, performance and intellectual events, health promotion activities, educational opportunities, iwi promotions, rangatahi and tamariki specific activities, was developed and designed to firstly celebrate Tauranga and the people of this region. On Saturday, The Village will be turned into a carnival, main street festival with a number of activities including a Wearable Arts Fashion Parade and a 2.5kilometre walk organised to create a lot of fun for the whole whanau. Tickets for the kapa haka can be purchased from Te Wananga o Aotearoa and Moana Radio, $5 for adults and $2 for children. Programmes are available at Moana Radio on Wharf Street, Tauranga.

Twilight market brings early Xmas bargains Greerton’s first twilight market will be a great bonus for locals and early Christmas shoppers, keen for a bargain. The shopping centre will hold monthly twilight markets and

mainstreet manager Victoria Thomas wants people to make the most of the opportunity to shop. “Greerton is a quirky, interesting shopping experience anyway,” she says. “The markets will have all the usual great stores plus a range of stalls where shoppers are bound to find great bargains.”

She thinks Tauranga people will enjoy having a chance to get some early Christmas shopping done and the markets mean those who can’t get here during business hours will be able to enjoy the atmosphere. The first twilight market is on Thursday October 18, until 8pm.

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Claiming the mountain On Sunday I was sharing with our church an excerpt from the life of Caleb in the bible. He was one of the twelve spies that were sent out to look at the land that God had promised to the people the Children of Israel. He, along with Joshua, brought back the report that the land was good but that it would not be easy to conquer but that they should still go on in and take it. The idea went to the vote by the people and the decision was that it was too hard and they would not go into the land. The people

wandered in the desert for the next 40 years and then when all the ones who had made that decision had died the younger ones took over the land. The land was divided into ten areas, (one for each of the 9 ½ tribes that wanted to go in and possess it). Two and a half tribes chose not to take what God had given them and stayed on the outside of the land that God had promised them. During this dividing up process Caleb he stood up and claimed the land that had been promised to him back when he did his spying mission. He came to the leaders and claimed his piece of land. His cry was “give me this

mountain” (referring to Mt Hebron) and with that he took on the land that God had promised him. How often we read the bible and see things that God has promised to us and we fail to claim them for our own. We fail to say “give me the mountain” that God has promised me and like the two and a half tribes we settle for the lesser thing outside of what God has promised. Can I encourage you today as you read this brief editorial (as I encourage my church to do) to stand up and claim the thing that God has promised you and don’t be satisfied with something that is outside of God’s plan for your life.

Stephen Tyrrell Pastor

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with either white slacks or the traditional ‘ie faitaga form of the lavalava. White Sunday is also celebrated in Tonga. White Sunday is a holiday giving thanks to God for children. It became widespread in the 1920s in commemoration of Samoans who succumbed to the influenza White Sunday is a epidemic of 1919. holiday in Samoa, This epidemic, falling on the second introduced through Sunday in October. the ambivalence of It is a day for parents the New Zealand and communities to colonial administraacknowledge and celtion, took the lives ebrate children. Special of a fifth to a quarter programmes during of the Samoan church services include population, many scriptural recitations, of them children. Biblical story reenactThe people prayed ments, and songs. earnestly for God to Children receive gifts free them from the (often new clothing epidemic and White and/or school supplies) on White Sunday and Samoan women and children Sunday is a day of commemoration and are allowed privileges dress completely in white thanksgiving that the normally reserved for clothing on White Sunday. Lord rescued them. elders, such as being Today at St. Enoch’s Samoan families the first to be served food at family and children will share items and meal time. songs as part of the Sunday Service. On White Sunday, Samoan women and children dress completely in white Come and bring friends to join in this special day. clothing. Men will wear white shirts

Obvious question needs answering Dear Editor - I would like to thank Peter Whitcombe for his explanation of the role of blood in the Christian religion (The Sun 5 October). However, it raises an obvious question which I would like to put to him through this newspaper, namely: was the slaughter of animals in sacrifice, sometimes tens of thousands at a single time if my reading of the Old Testament is correct, pleasing in the sight of God or did he / she see this as testament to the monumental folly of mankind? When one considers these sacrificial practices, as well as the methods of killing animals employed by Jews and Muslims today, one would have to conclude that the modern secular concern for animal welfare is incompatible with religious traditions. R.Rimmer Tauranga.

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Ben Taylor, 7, and Quinn Proctor, 12, playing with giant basketballs.

Easton Rangihuna, 6, and Piripi Gardiner, 6, on the basketball court.

Gem of a day Tauranga’s National Gem and Mineral Show attracted many people to the Tauranga Racecourse to admire what was on show.

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