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Eyes of May members Isaac Andrew, Reuben Griffin, Blair Shepherd and Aaron Baxendine will perform on Mount Maunganui’s beach stage on New Year’s Eve. Photo by Tracy Hardy After a year apart studying across the country, upcoming Tauranga alt-rock band Eyes of May are polishing their act to perform in front of their biggest audience yet in the Mount New Year’s Eve Concert. The concert has been a long time coming for the band, who mention dreams they had as teenagers

of playing at the Bay’s top New Year celebrations. Last December, the band won a place performing at the Mount concert through a Tauranga City Council competition, but terrible weather forced the cancellation of the event. Keyboard and trumpet player Blair Shepherd says everyone in the six-member band is excited about

the opportunity and says intense practising since their returns from university a month ago is paying off. “When we first got back together it took a bit, but we’re sounding better than ever now. “We’ve got high ambitions for the band, but for the moment we all just want to focus on our

degrees and do the band thing over summer.� Eyes of May will perform at the Beach Stage (near Commons Ave) from 8.30-9pm. MSix, second place winners in last year’s voter competition, will play from 8-8.30pm. A full line-up of the event is in the council’s Great Kiwi Summer Passport.

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Young woman in the shoe Welcome back to the last remnants of the year, I see you are all looking very relieved that the world didn’t end last Friday. The year will end, however in a few days. This column would not be complete without a few seasonal warnings. After all, the PC brigade is out in full force, keeping us safe from ourselves and the myriad of hazards waiting out there in summerland to snare us. We started compiling safety messages, but in the end, there were just too many to cover in this column.

Everything from staying safe from railway lines; to how to avoid blowing oneself up with LPG. Really, if you can’t use some commonsense and look after yourself for a change, there really is no hope. Having said that, there’s bound to be someone who ignites into a ball of flames when hit by a train while barbecuing on the railway tracks.

More important news

The big news this week is the revelation that some Louboutins have been named after Blake Lively. Hold the front page, this is huge. Our first reaction was awe. Second, what is a Louboutin? Thirdly, what is a Lively Blake? The last Blake I heard of wasn’t too lively at all. Turns out, I must have been in a cultural vacuum for the last few decades. Louboutin is an apparently famous footwear maker. Funny, I don’t see his name on any of the Crocs. And Blake Lively is not a Texas line dancing team, but, apparently, a person. A famous actress-type woman. Once I put all this together, however, I can see the enormity of the headline. Blake has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. Not sure how I missed that, probably only read the first 10 or so. Or maybe Time just forgot to send me that particular free copy. So feeling as stupid as a nurse answering a phone, I set about to find out as much about Ms Lively and Louboutins so I could in turn, update my dedicated readers, who surely must also be enveloped in a cultural desert because NONE of you have ever written to me about Livelys or Louboutins so I can only assume you didn’t know either. Turns out, she appeared in movies such as The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee and was in the teen drama series Gossip Girl – which explains her complete absence from any of my memory banks. I outright refuse to watch any movies with titles like that. Or with “of ” in the titles. Or anything involving a hobbit. Not that Lively has short hairy

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cohorts, but she did have a fling with Leonardo DiCaprio. AskMen.com rated her the most desirable woman of 2011. Which is odd, because they didn’t ask us. Mind you, we didn’t know her last year, so probably would have rated Susan Boyle higher. And speaking of dearest Susan, I guess you’ll all be looking forward to her forthcoming Christmas album. I know I am. Intriguing combination, her and Donny Osmond. I guess he won’t be singing Puppy Love. Probably Who Let the Dogs Out. We did promise to bring you more hobbit harassment, and the festive season seems an appropriate time to sling a bit more abuse at these over-rated, over exposed and overly hairy annoyances. So here are some ideas.

Hobbit recipes

Now that you trapped a whole bunch of pesky hobbits, thanks to the efficiency of the hobbit trap revealed to the world in a RR exclusive a couple of weeks ago, you’ll be wondering what to do with them. Preparing hobbit is easy. After they’ve been cleaned and singed to remove the hair and hung by the ears for a few days, you’ll be ready to turn them into one of the fabulous dishes below. For many years, hobbits have been considered a second rate ingredient, often referred to as dog tucker or burley, due to the high oil content. There is no denying that they are useful for these purposes, and can also be good fertiliser if ground into a paste and spread with

Parting thought

A final safety message from us. The New Year just wouldn’t be the same without a warning from the RR team. Remember to wear a lifejacket, a bike helmet, seat belt, sunscreen and a condom. Not necessarily all at once. Okay, just for the adventurous.

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The great tsunami sirens debate continues with council staff rallying to bolster the case for electronic sirens before Christmas, following October’s successful test of the air raid sirens. The successful demonstration of Tactical Tooling’s air raid sirens on October 18 was arranged by Papamoa Progressive Association, which is challenging Tauranga City Council’s apparent choice of the Meerkat electronic sirens on price and on ability to be heard. PPA chairman Steve Morris began by challenging some of the council estimates presented in the agenda. The cost estimates are for what TCC staff say a Tactical Tooling air raid siren system will cost, but the Tactical Tooling figures were not compared directly with Meerkat figures for the electronic sirens.

Tactical Tooling say eight to 10 sirens along the coast are enough for everyone to hear. The city council says 18, and then on the advice of an acoustic engineer bumped it up to 25. Meerkat will require 64 siren sites, with each pole costing $5000 totalling $320,000. Each four speaker module costs $16,000. Council says up to four speakers will be required per pole, taking the speaker cost to $1 million. In contrast Tactical Tooling sirens weigh 45kg and can go atop a $400 telephone pole. In addition the Meerkat system requires maintenance twice a year, which with a possible 450 sirens could take a while, and be an expensive ongoing cost. Council staff say Tactical Tooling’s expanded system will cost $1.4 million, but Tactical Tooling director Geoff Williamson is confident he can halve any of the council estimates. “Whatever figure they put

on it, I’m confident we could halve it or less,” says Geoff. “Everything they said was quite wrong,” Christchurch has installed 22 Meerkat sirens at a cost of $500,000. The Christchurch system was going to be 70 sites. Up until last week Christchurch City Council was talking with Tactical Tooling. A GNS science study of tsunami warning systems for Waiheke quoted Meerkat sirens at $15,000 for a module of four, a total of 35 sites and a cost of $750,000 plus GST. By Andrew Campbell

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Two men who admitted robbing and bashing a Tauranga taxi driver in Matapihi have been sentenced to prison. Joshua Stickland, 21, of the Avenues, appeared in Tauranga District Court last week and was sentenced to three years and nine months in jail for his role in the attack on September 26. His co-accused, Tyson Duncan, 17, has been sentenced to two years and eight months jail. Another 19-year-old man, who has interim name suppression, is also facing charges in relation to the attack. The charges stem from an incident on Matapihi Road on September 26, where taxi driver Kamal Hossain went to pick up the group Upon arrival he was greeted by the three men, who asked him to take them to Tauranga. When he got out of the car to talk to them, he was struck in the back of the head, causing him to fall to the ground.

Family fishers fined $95K

A Tauranga-based family-owned commercial fishing company has been fined $95,000 and had its boat confiscated after conviction for making false statements on fishing returns and fishing inside prohibited areas. Fine O Muir Limited, which is registered to an Ohauiti address, was convicted on seven charges of making false statements on fishing returns in Wellington District Court and fined a total of $37,500. The charges related to the company fishing in one management area and misreporting their catch as having been caught in another area. Owner and operator Brett McGrath was convicted on one charge of making a false statement on a fishing return and fined $7500, and Jason McGrath was convicted on six charges of making a false statement on fishing returns and fined a total of $30,000. The company was also convicted on a further 19 charges of fishing inside a prohibited area. The charges related to the company fishing inside prohibited fishing areas near Cape Runaway on 54 occasions during a six month period.

Teenager confesses robbery

A 16-year-old has admitted his role in the armed robbery of the Welcome Bay Foodmarket in August. The teenager, who has automatic name suppression due to his age, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated robbery when he appeared in Tauranga Youth Court. The charge stems from the armed robbery of the Welcome Bay Foodmarket on August 23. The 16-year-old and another co-offender, who police are still trying to locate, allegedly entered the store armed with pistols and demanded a sum of money from the store owner before fleeing on foot. The teenager was arrested after police, including the armed offenders squad, executed a search warrant on a property in Welcome Bay in November. The teenager is due back in court on January 29.

Naked mower defends charges

A Tauranga man is to defend charges of offensive behaviour in relation to him mowing his lawns naked. Andrew Pointon, 47, is facing two charges of offensive behaviour which stem from allegations he was allegedly mowing his lawn naked on January 5 and March 31. Pointon is due back in court on February 4. Earlier this month, Pointon won his appeal over an offensive behaviour conviction he received while jogging naked in a forest. The appeal was quashed by Justice Paul Heath last month.

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Accident not stopping rider A 16-year-old motocross rider is determined not to let an accident stop her from getting back on her bike. Chelsea Trueman, who has been riding for six years, had her first serious crash this year. Competing at an event at Awakaponga near Matata earlier this year, Chelsea was completing a practice round before her girls-only competition began. She came to grief at a jump after her initial look-lap. “The landing went a little bit wrong,” says Chelsea. “I hit something on the ground first and when I hit the jump, I was flicked sideways, bounced and went straight to the side. I put my leg out to hold myself up and the handlebars went down onto my kneecap.” A painful mistake, Chelsea’s kneecap became completely dislocated from the force of the handlebars. Another racer quickly came to her aid, lifting the bike off her before The Lakes Event Medic Service was on the scene. With no blood flow to her foot, the medic had to straighten her kneecap to allow the blood to flow again. Remembering the pain, Chelsea drew in her breath. “Apparently I was screaming the whole time, but I don’t remember that. Nothing I was given helped, it was so sore.” Chelsea was put on a Gator utility vehicle and taken

Chelsea Trueman will get back on her bike once given the all clear by doctors. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

to a waiting ambulance. Worried about the possible lack of blood flow, the ambulance team requested the TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter be dispatched. Chelsea says having caring people by

her side made her feel better while she was being flown to hospital. She soon learnt she had broken every ligament in her knee, resulting in an entire knee reconstruction and eight days in hospital. By Letitia Atkinson

Hunt for killer continuing Six months after the investigation into the murder of Paeroa man Jordan Voudouris was launched, police say they remain committed to catching the businessman’s killer. Investigating officers believe the public still holds the key to solving the case. Officer in charge of Operation Olive, detective senior sergeant Mike Whitehead, says Jordan’s body was found outside the rear of his Paeroa pizza store, Mykono’s Pizza and Pasta, on the morning of June 18. “As outlined from the start, this case is proving to be a lengthy investigation into who murdered the well-respected local businessman. “We believe Jordan was shot sometime between 1.30am and 4.30am on the morning Monday, June 18, but the offender(s) activity either side of this

time remains a focus of our enquiry.” Mike says that someone, somewhere has information that for a variety of reasons they haven’t relayed to police. “What we want to say to that person and, in fact, everyone else out there, is that as you sit down to enjoy Christmas dinner with your family to remember Jordan had a family of his own, a family who would dearly love some closure to this tragedy.” Mike says the focus of the 20-strong investigation team remains the same as when we began this case six months ago, to identify those responsible and bring them before the courts. “If you have information you can contact our investigation team in confidence via Paeroa Police on 07 862 8744 or alternatively, information can be left with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”

Alcohol and cars not a good cocktail Western Bay of Plenty Police will have drunk drivers on their radar as they reach the halfway point of Operation Profile. Operation Profile was launched at the begin-

ning of November with the aim of reducing the number of people caught drinking and driving. When this edition of The Weekend Sun went to print, 107 intoxicated drivers had been caught

since the start of the operation. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager, senior sergeant Ian Campion says the operation will run until the middle of February. “We have signs posted around the town which are updated every fortnight to show how many people have been caught during the operation.” He says people need to think before they drink and drive. “There are lots of events and celebrations happening, which is great. But people need to have a contingency plan in place, like a sober driver.” Operation Profile is a campaign launched by police aimed at targeting drink drivers during the summer period. The legal adult limit of alcohol allowed when driving is 400 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. By Letitia Atkinson

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Beach grand slam SWIMWEAR FACTORY CLEARANCE After a mixed season on the sand, Tauranga’s top beach volleyball players are hoping to end the year on a high note with a hometown advantage.

Among those determined to see play go their way is Sam O’Dea, who after years of partnering with brother Ben is joining forces with older brother Edwin for the annual Mauao Grand Slam on Mount Main Beach today. Sam says the temporary partnership with former full-time player Edwin, now the Bay of Plenty volleyball promotion officer, has been going well – but his long-term focus is on a new permanent pairing with seasoned local player Kirk Pitman. Kirk’s long-time partner Jason Lochhead will link up with Ben, in a reshuffle expected to benefit everyone. “Ben and I played some really good volleyball – we had some great games but failing to qualify (for the Olympics) was disappointing,” says Sam. Despite technically playing well, Sam says the brothers’ failure to win critical games on the international circuit had prompted them to team up with the senior players to benefit from their experience. Beyond Sam’s immediate goal to play his best during summer, he says both pairs’ main goal for 2013 is to compete at the world championships in Poland. Beyond that, he is vague on details – but expects to link up with English-based Kirk for the European tournament. Ben, who is currently working in Melbourne, will train with Jason in Los Angeles. Other upcoming beach talent determined to play their best today are Tauranga pairs Griffen

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Muller and Paora Morunga, and Rene Kapa and Morgan Seymour who have just returned from the Asian series, determined to follow in the footsteps of the senior pairs. Griffen says the Asian games were a “learning experience” with their best result a ninth out of 24. The Grand Slam, which is expected to attract 40 of the country’s top pairs, will run from 9am with the finals about 4pm. By Hamish Carter

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New Year festivities – 100 years on In 1913 a group of Waihi gold miners started a children’s sports event on the beach to celebrate the first day of the New Year – now 100 years on, the Waihi Beach New Year’s Day Children’s Beach Sports is tradition.

Waihi Beach celebrates 100 years of a New Year’s Day children’s beach sports event on January 1, 2013.

New Year’s Eve 2012/2013 Road closures

Marine Parade between Adams Avenue and Pacific Avenue will be closed overnight from 8pm-6am from December 26, 2012 until January 6, 2013. The Mount peninsula north of Banks and Salisbury Avenues is closed to vehicles from 2pm on New Year’s Eve until 8am on New Year’s Day.

Vehicle passes

If you are staying within the road closure zone and don’t already have a vehicle pass, head to the Beach Base at Mount Drury with proof of a Mt Maunganui address or accommodation to get one. From 2pm on New Year’s Eve a vehicle pass-issuing station will be set up at the Park n Ride on Kawaka St.

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Since most people won’t be able to drive into the Mount on New Year’s Eve, why not take a bus straight into the event zone?

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Take the easy route to the Mount on New Year’s Eve – use the NYE Park n Ride at Kawaka St and take a free bus into the event zone.

Park n Ride runs from 11am on New Year’s Eve until 2am on New Year’s Day. Security will be on-site to monitor parked cars.

$15 bus service

Bayline Coaches runs a $15 bus service on New Year’s Eve with pick-up locations around the city. Grab a summer passport for timetables or check out www.baylinebus. co.nz. Tickets can be purchased from Bayline Coaches, i-SITE visitor information centres, Golden Grove Holiday Park, Papamoa Beach Grove Holiday Park and Papamoa Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort.

Liquor-free zones

Between December 26, 2012 and January 5, 2013 the liquor-free zone in Mt Maunganui expands and a temporary liquor-free zone is put in place in Papamoa. You can see the maps at www. tauranga.govt.nz/council-services/ liquor-food-health/liquor/liquor-freezones/new-year-liquor-free-zones. aspx

New Year’s Eve event zone

We’ve got a great line-up this year at the Mount. I’ve attached the event zone map below.

Organiser Mike Hickey, a committee member for Waihi Beach Lifesaving Club which has run the event since 1935, says in the earlier years children were given a can of milk and winners of each race were offered an ice cream for one penny each. They were also given the chance to ride on the three donkeys – Milly, Molly and Mandy. To mark the centenary on Tuesday a few big names have been invited to the Waihi Beach New Year’s Day Children’s Beach Sports, including Western Bay of Plenty mayor Ross Paterson and former Prime Minister Helen Clarke. The event still has a traditional flavour with free ice creams, oranges and lolly scrambles on offer, along with coconut races, mini marathons, three-legged

Savings cost council Stirring up and merging the city’s Council Controlled Organisations is going to cost ratepayers $225,000, plus increased annual directors’ fees. Directors of the city’s merged Tauranga City Aquatics Ltd and Tauranga City Venues Ltd will be paid $28,000-$32,000 a year and the chairman up to $60,000, Tauranga City councillors decided last week. The one-off $225,000 is to cover expected merger costs, including $100,000 for redundancies, with the rest for legal advice, tax advice, and ‘other’ expenses. The total amount currently paid to CCO directors is $76,000, which is low because city councillors David Stewart, Wayne Moultrie and Larry Baldock are TCAL directors, who take no fees. Business services group manager Dean Riley believes fewer than than five people may be made redundant from the merger. The merged company will have $150 million in ratepayers’ assets, including TECT Arena, Baypark and the city pools. It will have a staff of more than 200 and a combined turnover of more than $23 million. Most of the income, $14 million, is from rates contributions for public good services. $9 million is from user fees. The new company structure is expected to result in $1.8 million savings for ratepayers within three years, says chief executive officer Leigh Auton. “You are not going to get to that in the first year, but you should have expectations within three years’ time.” Councillors say they want a more fiscally literate directorate to manage the leisure company on a properly commercial basis, and fees set at a market rate. A move by Larry Baldock to pay an additional $10,000 to the existing CCO directors failed for lack of support. Fellow TCAL director David Stewart agreed with the sentiment but says it’s better paid at the end of March. Larry says TCAL chairman Shirley Baker’s work is outstanding, and she deserves the payment when the extra hours she’s worked at the hourly By Andrew Campbell rate are considered.

races and a dress-up egg and spoon race. Mike, who believes it is the longest running beach sports event in New Zealand, says the big event of the day will be the men’s 100 yard championship, which will earn the winner a 100-year-old trophy. By Zoe Hunter

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Hearing the wake up call

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The Weekend Sun caught up with Kiwi singer Aaradhna as she prepares to head to Tauranga with the MoreFM Summer Vineyard Tour in February.

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Aaradhna will perform at the MoreFM Summer Vineyard Tour in February. Photo by Karen Ishiguro.

Aaradhna has recently re-entered the music scene with the release of her second album ‘Treble & Reverb’ and hit song ‘Wake Up’. Following her first album in 2006, she quit the music scene in 2007.

“I just stayed at my mum and dad’s house doing nothing but eating, drinking, just being a depressed couch potato until mid-2008, when I went to Romania with my partner, who was playing basketball over there. “I had a lot of time on my hands. I was still trying to find out what I really wanted to do in life.” It wasn’t until she posted clips on YouTube that Aaradhna realised she still had a following, and she decided to make a comeback. Seeking inspiration from Amy Winehouse, her first single ‘Wake Up’ is a message to herself to make the most of life. She says this new, honest approach makes her music stronger. “It helps me feel better when I write a song about what’s going on in my life and I get to vent in the best way possible through music. “Honesty is best and in my opinion much more interesting than singing

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about something I can’t relate to.” Aaradhna says she can’t wait to visit Tauranga with the summer tour. “I know it’s going to be super fun with summer skies and live-music.” “I’ve been to Tauranga; it was a long, long time ago for a gig with the brothers Adeaze and their band, I had an awesome time there and am looking forward to coming back.”

The Weekend Sun has two copies of ‘Treble & Reverb’ to give away to lucky readers who can tell us the name of Aaradhna’s new hit single. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before January 6 and will be drawn January 7. By Corrie Taylor

Cute and cuddly these holidays Children and adults alike can get the chance to pat a lion cub every day, including public holidays, during the school holidays. This chance doesn’t come around every day – in fact, there is only one place in New Zealand where you can do it – at Rotorua’s Paradise Valley Springs. Every day during the holidays, even on Christmas Day, visitors can meet and pat gorgeous 10-monthold lion cubs from 10.40am-12pm, 1pm-2.20pm and 3pm-4.30pm. The twin girl cubs, named Ayla and Aleekah, were born at the park in February 2012. During patting times, staff members stay with the cubs and are happy to answer any questions about the park. Visitors are welcome to bring a camera and take photos. The park’s adult lions get fed at 2.30pm every afternoon, which can provide an exciting spectacle. Visitors can pat a lion cub at Paradise Valley Springs this There is no need to make a booking to pat the summer. cubs and there is no additional charge.

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A young Simon’s summers Growing up in Auckland, a young Simon Bridges looked forward to spending his summer holidays watching Star Wars, making friends with garden gnomes and exploring the beach at his grandfather’s home in Waihi.

All grown up: Simon Bridges now enjoys summers at the beach with wife Natalie and their son Emlyn. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Every year, the Bridges family spent the Christmas break at Robin Baxter’s red brick house, where fiveyear-old Simon formed his strong connection with the western Bay of Plenty. “Looking back, what amazes me is that I used to wander around bare foot everywhere without any parental supervision. We were out every day, all day, probably without much sunblock on. “Back then there was small movie theatre at the end of the beach, and I saw a heap of movies there. “I think I saw all the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies.” The youngest of six, Simon spent a lot of time with his brother Mark. “We’d often go to Orokau Bay. We had to go up some pretty scary paths; my dad wouldn’t go because he was scared of heights.” When he wasn’t with Mark, Simon made his own fun. “I remember his next-door neighbour had a really smelly pug dog. “We spent a bit of time with him and also, on the other side, there was a garden gnome, but it was a rabbit, which I used to always go and visit. “I think I gave him a name and a bit of a back story. I think I was quite into bunnies as a result of ‘Watership Down’.” Simon’s grandfather sold the house shortly before passing away. Simon says he has driven past and checked it out, and visits the beach with his wife Natalie and their son Emlyn.

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Hunt for 2013 Miss Mount Maunganui is on Bay beach babies and beauties can now register for the ZM and Nevada Little Miss Sunshine and Miss Mount Maunganui 2013 competition. To enter the competition all you need is three things – a bikini, a talent and a smile. Miss Mount Maunganui 2010 winner and former resident Gypsea Harrison says it was great to represent the town where she grew up. “It was something I had never tried previously so it was a great experience and I definitely had a lot of fun. The Mount is where I grew up, so was an amazing feeling knowing I was representing the place I spent most of my life.” Gypsea was 17 years old when she was named Miss Mount Maunganui for 2010. Now 20, she has moved to the Gold Coast to pursue a modelling career. Winning Miss Mount Maunganui gave her the confidence she needed to compete in bikini competitions, and

Gillies from Mount Maunganui taking the title. This year’s event is at Mount Main Beach from 3–5pm on New Year’s Eve, December 31. To enter the competition, visit any local Nevada surf shop or enter online at http:// www.zmonline.com/ win/tauranga-miss-mtmaunganui

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Former Mount Maunganui resident Gypsea Harrison was crowned Miss Mount Maunganui 2010. promote events around Gold Coast. “Doing the Miss Mount Maunganui competition was a massive confidence booster and really helped me believe in myself.” Jazmin Tohaia was celebrating her 16th birthday when she was crowned Miss Mount Maunganui 2012. Little Miss Sunshine was also crowned last year, with nine-year-old Meila Foley-

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Kindergarten or childcare – which one to choose? I was surprised to read Tauranga City Council was assessing its land Another article published recently highlighted the of childcare centres in Tauranga, so perhaps holdings to see if there was a suitable site for a kindergarten at the over-supply it is time to examine the differences between kindergarMount, due to long waiting lists for a kindergarten there. ten and childcare.

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The website of the Tauranga Region Kindergartens states it “is a professional non-profit community-based service, providing exemplary and innovative early childhood education and whanau services”. Like kindergartens, early childhood centres aim to provide quality education and care for children. So why are there such long waiting lists for kindergartens, when there is an abundance of different childcare options available? Kindergarten parents I have spoken to say it comes down to cost; kindy is free, and it prepares their child for school.

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With the 20 Free ECE initiative, all children aged over three are eligible for 20 hours free early childhood education.These childcare centres are offering the same number of free hours as kindergartens. Like early childhood centres, kindergartens charge a fee for children who do not fit the criteria for this. Like kindergartens, early childhood centres also aim to prepare children for school. At The Village, for example, the centre is divided into three areas and we have our own preschool with a specialist programme called Cool for School, giving children necessary skills for a smooth transition to school. For working parents, childcare is a more flexible option. Kindergarten is part-time preschool education while childcare centres are open for longer hours, are not strictly sessional, and most are open through the holidays. Kindergartens would state the main difference is all

Cruz creates his architectural masterpiece at Preschool. the teachers are egistered teachers. Early childhood centres are funded on the number of registered teachers they have, and many employ between 80-100 per cent registered teachers to meet the highest funding band.

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The difference is childcare centres also have teachers in training, in addition to their registered teachers. In sessional kindergartens, the Ministry of Education requires a ratio of one staff member to 15 children rather than the 10:1 ratio in early childhood centres. With changes happening to the benefit system next year, there will be more families required to look for childcare. Both options have a place, and in the end it comes down to parental preference. With long waiting lists at some kindergartens, parents should be aware many early childhood centres are as affordable as kindergarten, and provide high quality care.

Child’s selfless wish for grandmother comes true Ikaika Bidois Russell’s wish this Christmas wasn’t for an iPad or bicycle. The six year old wished his nanny, who has breast cancer, could have a holiday – and his wish came true. Ikaika won Bayfair Shopping Centre’s ‘Wish to become a star’ promotion after his wish received the most public votes last week. As a result, he enjoyed a limozeen ride to the mall with his family and received a $500 voucher to spend at Bayfair on Wednesday morning. Ikaika and his nanny Henrietta Bidois didn’t expect his wish to come true. But on arriving at Bay-

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fair, Henrietta was met by Breast Cancer Support Service trust manager Lea Lehndorf, who gifted her a night at Devonport Towers for two and a breakfast and dinner. Henrietta says the whole occasion has been overwhelming and she feels touched by her grandson’s kindness. “I didn’t even know he had plans to do that. I just cried when he told me that he’d entered and why. I thought, my gosh, that’s so touching from a little six year old. “That’s why I’m well from my cancer, it’s the grandchildren keeping me at bay.” Lea says while they couldn’t send her to Fiji, it is awesome to help her. “Being that it’s a

Ikaika Bidois Russell with his beloved nanny Henrietta Bidois in the limozeen. Photo by Tracy Hardy. wish for the young boy, we thought we’d try and make that happen. She’s obviously quite special and she does a lot of work for others so it’s always a nice thing to be able to give back.” By Corrie Taylor

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Presents put aside at Christmas Bay of Plenty residents were shopping on a budget this Christmas with some forgetting about presents completely, according to recent national Christmas statistics. The AMP Capital Shopping Centres annual poll shows Tauranga residents were under financial pressure this year, with more than 50 per cent of shoppers approaching Christmas on a budget. AMPCSC, which owns Bayfair Shopping Centre, asked 123 Tauranga residents a broad range of questions about their shopping patterns, with the survey uncovering a surprising new budget trend. In 2011, the survey indicated 39 per cent of Tauranga residents were likely to overspend and 34 per cent said their bank manager would approve of

their Christmas shopping list. This year, 46 per cent say money was their number one Christmas worry and only 11 per cent say their bank manager would approve of their Christmas list. A little more than 40 per cent of those surveyed say they were feeling a ‘bit pinched’ financially this year, with 29 per cent buying less expensive gifts than last year and 20 per cent not buying gifts at all. A quarter of interviewees say they intended to buy ‘fewer but better’ presents. Ahead of Christmas, The Weekend Sun asked readers if they were using cash to purchase Christmas presents. Just two people out of 23 said yes. Four people said they used both, with one person saying they didn’t do Christmas shopping except for food.

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Free internet in summer hot spots Don’t fork out money for data on your phone this summer, Telecom has installed more than 100 free WiFi hotspots across the country, including popular spots in the Bay of Plenty.

The free service began on December 18 and will remain in place throughout summer. The company is activating the service through existing Telecom telephone boxes in the selected regions, including Auckland, Northland, the Coromandel and the Bay,

and in some cases by building WiFi transmission into existing infrastructure – such as surf clubs and local shops. Users will initially be taken through a short online registration process before their device automatically connects to the service each time thereafter.

PROPERTIES OFFER GUARANTEED RETURN By Corrie Taylor A four star development project in Tauranga is proving an excellent investment opportunity and Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to get involved. Quest Tauranga, located at Kingsview Resort on Durham Street, comprises 39 furnished units and includes 18 freehold investment apartments available for purchase through development company Safari Group. Of the 18 redesigned apartments, only nine are left to sell. Safari Group developer Nev Suckling says these apartments are a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity with a guaranteed financial return. He says Tauranga is extremely pleasant and a magnificent place for real estate. “It’s a no-worries investment with a guaranteed gross return of $17,300 per annum paid directly into your bank account on a monthly basis. “As a Quest franchisee, the tenant is part of Australia’s most successful network of serviced apartments with a proven business model and complimentary furniture fit-out unique to this development.” Nev says the Quest apartments are ideal for investors looking for a property with a reputable commercial tenant and a fixed annual gross return, with fixed growth throughout the 30-year term. Prices begin from $235,000.

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residential investors the opportunity to take advantage of the commercial landlord benefits below.” The one bedroom, self-serviced apartments are complete with harbour views, a gym, spa, sauna and parking. No owner input is needed and the outgoing costs are less than $3000 each year, consisting of Tauranga City Council rates and Body Corporate fees. Safari Group is currently constructing more than $25million worth of building projects across New Zealand and is about to begin work on a five star resort on a private beach in Lake Rotorua. “Some of our buyers are onto their third purchase, which just proves it’s a worthy investment.” The newly opened Kings Bar and Cafe freehold restaurant is also now available for purchase, with an excellent tenant.

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Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes Pound banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before. Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant. Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes prior to the 1950’s are also wanted.

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Zucchini a plenty, so make slice The garden is pumping this time of year and the courgettes are taking over as usual, with bright yellow flowers appearing on a daily basis. These flowers make a great burst of colour simply shredded last minute into a salad. They can also be steamed whole with a rice or other savoury filling. In the past, I have filled the flowers with a ricotta, lemon and herb mixture and deep-

fried them in tempura batter. The abundance of zucchini produced from one plant in your garden means ample supply – why I planted three I will never know. Besides stir fries and slicing into ribbons for salads, there are other options to use the humble courgette. For this week we will use them in a slice. Throughout the years I have given people this slice without telling them what it contained – not one person guessed. So it’s one way to disguise this vegetable that children would

Chocolate Zucchinni slice base 125 grams firm butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 small or ½ egg beaten 220 grams flour Topping 5 eggs beaten 3 cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Pinch of salt 3tablespoons flour 100 grams flaked almonds 2 ½ cups coconut strands 1 cup of dark chocolate chips 3 cups grated zucchini Method Make the base by mixing flour and sugar in a food processor. Add butter a little at a time. Add enough beaten egg to form a mass then press to 2-3mm depth – straight into a suitable large oven proof tray lined with greaseproof paper. Bake at 180c for 5-7 minutes until just firm enough to take the moisture of the topping. For the topping, whisk together

not usually eat. The origins of this chocolate flavoured slice come from an old New York Times natural foods cookbook: an absolute treasury of old school baking. Although it appears to be healthy, it’s actually not going to help that New Year diet, with its high sugar content. But what the heck, it’s holiday time and there are heaps of courgettes to use up.

Healthy sweet tooth Many baking recipes use large quantities of sugar which can have detrimental effects on your health. Refined sugar lowers the immune system, promotes the storage of fat and damages teeth – to name a few. But don’t get depressed – there are healthy, easy ways to

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Resident reunited with best friend Pensioner Valerie Good’s story is one with a happy ending – but it was not without its sleepless nights. The Greerton resident’s beloved dog Lulu went missing last month, sending Valerie into a frenzy to try and find her pooch. Three-year-old Lulu’s lead came loose during a walk in Greerton on November 22. The Sydney silky ran though the police station, dodging grasping hands, and ran out a side door. Valerie contacted the council, the SPCA, police and local vets, as well as putting ads on the radio and in The Weekend Sun. But it was Lulu’s microchip that led to her discovery – in Rotorua about three weeks later. “I went to my vet in Welcome Bay, paid $20 and had her microchip number put on the national database,” says Valerie.

On Thursday, she received a call saying a dog with Lulu’s registration had been found in Rotorua. “She was in Rotorua renamed Pippy, but she had the wrong date of birth.” But it wasn’t as simple as going to pick her up. It was almost another week, in which time Valerie had to visit her solicitor and lay an official charge with police, before she saw Lulu again. It was a long wait, but last Tuesday the pair was reunited. “The moment he handed Lulu to me she licked me all over the face. “She stank like anything. She had a shower and she’s much happier. She’s lost weight like I’ve lost weight, with the stress out of it all.”

Valerie Good and Lulu have been reunited, thanks to Lulu’s microchip. Photo by Tracy Hardy. Valerie hopes her story will act as a warning to dog owners to make sure their dogs are secure on the lead, and to get them microchipped. “It’s a pure accident she got off; I always have her on a lead. “I’ve got friends who I look after their dogs and they’re rushing off to get them microchipped.” By Corrie Taylor

Christmas respite – looking after yourself In Home Instead we talk about ‘Kathy’. ‘Kathy’ is a woman, somewhere between 45 and 65, juggling her immediate family – husband and children (sometimes grandchildren), with wider family commitments such as parental needs while often she has a job as well. Can you get that ‘Kathy’ is feeling a little stretched? The majority of enquiries we receive come from ‘Kathy’ – usually when she is close to breaking point, though she is getting smarter and researching the options available to her in advance in order to be somewhat ready should the need arise. Times like Christmas are when ‘Kathys’ feels particularly stretched and are often filled with guilt associated with not

being able to do everything for everyone they want. It is important to all the ‘Kathys’ out there to look after themselves (easier said than done) but if you are a ‘Kathy’, please make sure you have got the support of others around you and start looking at options for your loved ones before the need arises. There are a number of websites available that can provide some guidance here or you can pick up the phone and contact one of our office team to help you in your search for assistance. In the meantime, the team from Home Instead would like to wish all a happy new year and trust that 2013 brings forth all your dreams. We also give special thanks to the many people who have used our services this year and continue to support us.

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Athletes make Australian Olympic squad Two Tauranga athletes have been selected as part of a 180strong squad of top young New Zealand athletes to take part in the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival.

Paddlers Anna Higgins and Callum Gilbert will represent the country, competing against top junior athletes from 24 nations. Cole O’Connor Stratton, who won the Secondary School Sportsman of the Year award for 2012 at the recent BOP Sports Awards, was selected for the team, but a recent injury means he is unable to compete in the two classes he was selected for, K1 and C1M. This created the opportunity for fellow paddler Callum to join the team. Callum, who has just finished Year 12 at Tauranga Boys’ College, has embraced the opportunity to compete at this level on the Sydney 2000 Olympic course in

Penrith. Anna, a Tauranga Girls’ College student, who won the top female paddler trophy at this year’s NZ Secondary Schools’ championships, was recently awarded a BayTrust scholarship as well as a supreme sports award at her school sports prizegiving. The Australian Youth Olympic Festival offers a unique opportunity for aspiring Olympians to compete in an environment similar to the Olympic Games. With top New Zealand athlete, Lisa Carrington (K1-200 gold, London 2012), Blair Tuke and Peter Burling (sailing 49er, silver, London 2012) beginning their careers at the AYOF, the athletes named will benefit from the lessons learnt at earlier editions of the Olympic Festival. The festival was initiated by the Australian Olympic Committee following the success of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The inaugural festival was in January 2001 and takes place every four years, alternating with the IOC-run Youth Olympic Games.

Anna Higgins will represent New Zealand at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival. Photo by Jamie Troughton.

Tauranga squash club national club of the year Barely a year since opening its doors, Tauranga’s Devoy Squash and Fitness Centre has earned the title of National Squash Club of the Year.

NEW Boat Park at Sulphur Point Need a place to park your boat? You are invited to register your interest for an annual licence to occupy a dedicated parking space at the new Sulphur Point boat park.

The facilities provided at the boat park include:  76 spaces  Security lighting, fencing, CCTV surveillance, 24 hour access, individual swipe tags  Chip sealed, spaces marked and numbered  Dedicated washbay of 8m x 8m, chemical toilet dump station, recycling bins  Regular maintenance of all facilities

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The award follows the club’s success taking two national team’s titles and an 85 per cent jump in membership in a year. President Dame Susan Devoy says the new building and improved location, along with full-time management, has allowed the club to bring squash to a much wider audience, with membership now at 500. “We are very nearly at capacity, which is an unheard of situation not seen since the boom times of squash back in the ’80s.” Club captain Deb Boyd-Collins was also given the Club Volunteer of the Year award, an honour club manager Karl Brown says reflects her tireless commitment to the club. Karl says it has been Tauranga Squash Club’s most successful club in 40 years, with its two national team titles and junior members also winning the national secondary schools titles for Tauranga Boys’ College. Another two squash courts should be installed in the centre by the start of the next official season in April.

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Inspirational road to success By Luke Balvert

To live like an everyday ‘Joe blog’ is all athlete Fraser Sharp wants. The 36-year-old is competing in his second Port of Tauranga Half Ironman next week following a devastating cycling accident in April, 1993. Fraser, 16 at the time, suffered severe injuries including a broken fibula and tibia, skull fractures, and irreparable damage to the frontal lobe of his brain. He was in a coma for 30 days. Having re-learned how to walk and talk, Fraser finished his studies at Waikato Polytechnic and in Greymouth before moving to France in 1999 to work as part of a maintenance crew on super yachts. In 2008, his love for cycling was rekindled after purchasing a second-hand bike and watching good friend Hayden Roulston compete in the Tour de France. He competed in his first Ironman last year. “My Australian boss challenged me to complete the 2013 Nice Ironman and I started planning straight away.” On January 5, Fraser will swim 11km, run 50km and cycle for 12 hours to show people anything can be achieved, no matter the situation. “I just want to be an everyday Joe blog. I just want to promote anything is possible from where I’ve come from. It’s been 19 years, but to get out there and do an Ironman is no easy feat.”

Fraser Sharp will compete in the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman on January 5 after life changing injuries in 1993. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Along the way Fraser is raising money for the Head Injury Society of New Zealand. For more information visit www.indiegogo.com/FraserSharp

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Baypark’s super saloon queen When mild-mannered university student Kristin Vermeulen, 20, tells people she’s a super saloon driver there are always a few stunned looks.

Super saloon driver Kristin Vermeulen credits her father (team manager and mechanic) Willie Vermeulen for getting her into motor racing. Photo by Tracy Hardy

“People are really surprised that I do it, but there’s never been a problem – never any hassles or issues with me being a girl. And on the track they treat me as one of the boys.” At 11 she got the bug for racing mini stocks, following in the footsteps of her father keen motorsports enthusiast and mechanic Willie Vermeulen who has limited his racing to black tracks. “I just really enjoy it. It’s a cool thing that we do all together as a family – it something we love to do together.” After five years racing in mini-stocks – starting on the tracks of Waharoa and Waihi Beach – Kristin went on become the overall mini-stocks winner in her final season, before taking “quite a big step up” to super saloons. After learning the ropes in her first few seasons, Kristin had her best results ever last year, finishing third in the North Island series. When The Bay Driver caught up with her before Christmas she was happy with her form after progressing from 10th to sixth place overall in the SSCAR Series, but she was not resting on her laurels. In this, her fifth season racing super saloons, she is determined to do even better. “My goal is to move up a placing if I could, and just to get up there again and to keep consistent. I want to work my way up and be the best.”In fact Kristin quite likes the idea of racing

in Australia or the US, but knows there is a long way to go to and a lot more track time before that’s an option. In the meantime she has a busy season of racing ahead before returning to Waikato University to complete her honours year and take up a part-time job with the university as student ambassador, a role she hopes will pave the way for her dream job as a student counsellor. But racing is top priority over the coming

month with another race at Baypark Speedway on Saturday (29th), before heading off with her 412 Corvette to Auckland for the third round of the SSCAR Series – the North Island super saloon series that travels around seven different track meetings. In early January she heads to Wellington for the North Island Championships before returning for more Baypark meetings. By Hamish Carter

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Model A Ford, ‘Cult Surf Car’ Bob Tulloch, who has spent more time behind the lens of a camera than behind the wheel of a car, first developed his interest in photography taking surfing photos, his camera accompanying him in his 1929 Model A Ford.

“I bought the car in 1963 when I was about 18,” he recalls. “We were living in Christchurch at the time and I got it for $200 from a neighbour. It was an old car but this model had a reputation for reliability.” The Model A Ford was a bit of a ‘cult surfing Bob Tulloch and his Model A Ford. vehicle’ then, so no wonder says the car ended up on the back lawn when it appealed to a keen surfer who needed to he took off to Australia. In the end it was get himself and his mates to the best breaks. not his favourite car. That was a Vauxwagon However it was not as ‘bullet proof ’ as he Beetle he also owned in the’60s. “You could expected. “It used to boil over all the time fit three or four in the car, boards on the and I’d have to stop and pour water into the roof, no problem,” he says. “We also covered radiator,” he says. “The windscreen wipers lots of ground in that car – the coast, Kaikwere pathetic too.” As it rained on most trips oura, Queenstown. I even lent it to a friend west Bob and his passengers improvised. for his honeymoon.” “We discovered that a potato cut in half and Bob’s early overseas travel included rubbed on the windscreen made the rain England and Europe and he was on his stream off more effectively.” way home via Canada when a Kiwi friend The car compensated for these shortcompersuaded him to take over a photograings by being ideal for accessing remote surf phy business on Vancouver Island. On his beaches as it had 21 inch wheels, “We could drive across farmland.” After numerous trips return to NZ two years later he was lured to Mount Maunganui by memories of beautiful to the coast and to the North Island, Bob

The Model A on a drive through the Buller Gorge. beaches and great surf. Thirty eight years on, he is still photographing our evolving region, our landscapes and our people. Bob Tulloch now drives a Peugeot. He’s had several. “The Peugeot is fun to drive, very peppy for a small car and it just goes and goes.” While he had just enough skill to tinker a bit with his old cars, “These days you wouldn’t even want to try, it’s all electronic.” As cars have evolved so have cameras, taking Bob from the dark room to the computer screen to complete his creative process. By Liz French

Safer summer routes

The New Zealand Transport Agency is urging Bay of Plenty teens to be careful on the roads as many embark on long journeys to attend summer festivals. Summer events including Coromandel Gold in Whitianga and Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne are among popular New Year destinations for local teens. To help parents ensure their teens’ safety on the roads, NZTA is providing advice and free tools - www.safeteendriver.co.nz NZTA chief executive Geoff Dangerfield says the website encourages parents to work with their teens to identify hazards they may encounter and what to do. “Driving to a festival can be a daunting task for a teen who hasn’t yet experienced narrow, winding roads, road works, sunstrike, holiday-makers towing boats, heavy traffic and fatigue.” NZTA’s safe teen driver website features a map giving the safest routes to High Life, Coromandel Gold, Parachute,

Evelyn Hunter will drive more than three hours to get to the Rhythm and Vines festival this summer. Photo by Zoe Hunter Raggamuffin, Rhythm and Vines, WOMAD, La De Da, Raggamuffin, Homegrown, Luminate and Rhythm and Alps. This year 19-year-old local Evelyn Hunter is driving the 287km route to Gisborne for Rhythm and Vines, on from December 29-31, which will mean she is on the road for more than three hours. She says she and her friends will take turns in driving the 3.5-hour trip. “I’m feeling confident because I am going with my friends who have been before and are familiar with the roads. I feel responsible enough to drive.” www.safeteendriver.co.nz/festivalmap/ By Zoe Hunter

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New studies for gout and breast cancer New clinical studies are taking place at Tauranga Hospital as new treatments are trialed for illnesses such as gout and breast cancer. Associate professor Peter Gilling and research manager Rana Reuther established the Clinical Trials Unit three years ago within the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

The unit conducts research studies with patients to find out if treatments used in health care are safe and work effectively, or if they have side effects. “No matter how promising a new drug or treatment may appear during tests in a laboratory, it must go through clinical trials so that its benefits and risks can truly be known,” says Peter. The unit, which recently amalgamated with the Bay of Plenty Medical Research Trust, has seen much growth in the past year, employing 11 staff and co-ordinating more than 30 different trials. “We have studies going across all medical specialties - everything from oncology and respiratory to infectious diseases and cardiology,” says acting research manager Cherie Mason.

“We use the trials to look at the best way to prevent, diagnose or treat illnesses and help people control their symptoms.” Cherie says participating in the research studies allows patients to access cuttingedge medical treatment otherwise not available in New Zealand, as well as providing them with the opportunity for regular specialist review and expert nursing care. She says the BOPDHB also benefits from the trials, frequently incurring huge cost savings by being able to provide treatment to participants at no cost to the DHB. “We are currently running a study assessing Her2-Positive Breast Cancer, which we expect to enrol up to 20 participants. “This particular study will save the DHB $100,000 per patient in medical costs alone.”

All clinical trials take place at the Bay of Plenty Clinical School on Tauranga Hospital grounds, with participants usually attending monthly appointments on site. Cherie says the Clinical Trials Unit is looking for participants to take place in a new study on gout. “Gout can be an extremely debilitating illness, which is often mismanaged or under-treated in the community. “This trial gives participants the opportunity to be regularly reviewed by a consultant rheumatologist whilst receiving a new medication for gout over a two-year period.” Participants will be reimbursed for their time and travel expenses. To participate in any of the clinical trials phone 07 557 5225.

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On pondering what to write for this column, my mind keeps going back to a number of sports psychology sessions that I have sat in on with my athletes during the last few months. The discussions were around mindfulness. I thought how relevant the skills were for the general population. If we all practiced a bit of mindfulness, I think life would be quite a bit easier. I know it works for athletes, I can’t see why it wouldn’t work for you and me. Sports example: a hockey player trying to earn a spot in a representative team. When he makes his first mistake in a game, he makes another, then another and another until his game completely falls apart. The sport psychologist determines that what is happening is when the player makes that first mistake, he automatically thinks he’s blown his chance of ever making the representative

team – and he berates himself and worries about the consequences of his mistake. Then he makes another mistake (because he is focused on worrying instead of playing the game) and he further berates himself and assumes that his chances of selection are even more dismal. The problem snowballs. Solution? Do what you are doing now, don’t think about what is ‘not’ happening. The psychologist taught this athlete to spin his stick in his hand if he made a mistake. The action of spinning the stick made him focus on what was happening ‘now’ and stopped the thoughts that took his focus away from the game. Do you worry about things that have not happened yet and might never happen at all? Stress and anxiety build up over time in this way. You can only control what is happening right now. Mindfulness is the practice of first identifying that your thoughts are not focussed on the task at hand, then you make a conscious decision to return to what’s happening now. I am sure this is easier said than done! The concept of mindfulness might be something to ponder over the break – a way of reducing stress and anxiety? All the best for 2013!

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Diving into a summer beauty routine Ladies, it’s time to kick your summer beauty routine into gear before you find yourself in next year. Here are a few tips for simplifying your make-up bag while on holiday and keeping your body in top shape. Deep conditioning is extremely important for your hair in summer, especially if you’re doing a lot of swimming. The surf, sand and sun can do a lot of damage. If you’re swimming lengths at the local pools, add some leave-in conditioner to your hair before you put on your swim cap. It’ll help stop

the damage from the chlorine. Just like your hair, your skin can become dehydrated in the summer. Drink eight glasses of water per day, exfoliate and moisturise after bathing to lock in the moisture. Reduce the number of products you’re carrying around by using multiuse products. Good makeup removal wipes work as a cleanser, toner and moisturiser. All-purpose balm can be used on lips, cheeks and eyelids for shine and rubbed onto dry skin on heels and elbows. Mist toner in a bottle is a great idea for hot days. You can spritz it on your face and body to cool off, and if you add a

little essential oil it’ll keep you smelling fabulous and fresh too. Mascara is not so important that you need to risk panda eyes at the beach. Dust off your eyelash curler and get your eyes to pop without glops of black running down your cheeks. If you really want darker lashes, getting them tinted will ensure colour without the mess. Tinted moisturiser doubles as a moisturiser and foundation. This is a great idea for summer. Foundation is a little unpredictable on the beach, and this way, you don’t have to go bare.

Holiday reflections on health Welcome to our many visitors to the beautiful Bay of Plenty during the festive season. For those readers new to The Weekend Sun, I have written more than 400 complementary health columns and have covered almost every health topic imaginable. If you would like to continue to receive this column by email, just follow the links at the end of the column. Holidays are the perfect time to reflect on your health. A good way to review your health is to think of your body systems and give each a grade out of 10, with a 10 being fantastic, a 0 terrible; then a final grade out of 10. Consider your skin, hair and nails, then your muscles and skeleton, including your joints. Next check your heart and general circulation, followed by your nervous and respiratory system, including you breathing and sinuses. Think of your immunity, including how often you are unwell and how well you recover. We generally notice our digestion and elimination but consider any problem affecting your mouth, oesophagus, stomach, intestines including bowel habits, then review your urinary and reproductive and hormonal systems. Finally rate your overall energy and wellbeing with a final health score out of ten. If you are less than 8/10 you should take some active steps, starting with a full check-up with your GP. The next step is to get a full nutritional assessment that can help you set and achieve goals with a view of lifting your health score to where you would like it to be. In most cases it is a matter of fine-tuning with food choices appropriate for your health issues, targeted supplementation and lifestyle choices. For example, most diseases have an inflammatory component. If you have any disease with the suffix ‘itis’ then it is an inflammatory disease. Unwanted inflammation is often caused or worsened by diet. If you would like a full discussion on the subject,

send me an email request for my ‘Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition’ guide. This deals with the processes of inflammation and the role of nutrients in causing and reducing inflammation and many of the practical steps, including diet and changes. Give me a call if you need help. To join my weekly newsletter go to www.johnarts.co.nz and visit www.abundant.co.nz I wish you all a healthy and refreshing holiday season. John Arts is the founder of Abundant Health. To contact John phone (local) 578 9051 or 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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But remember, heavy facial moisturisers aren’t necessary during summer because we’re not exposed to the harsh conditions of winter. Use it only when necessary. Your nails also feel the brunt of the hotter months, and chlorine and surf do them no favours. Add a nail protectant under your nail polish or just go sheer and natural with a strengthening top coat. Prevention is the key in summer. Treat your body well and you’ll glow. By Corrie Taylor

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Keeping decks and balconies safe during summer Many Bay of Plenty residents will be taking advantage of the warm summer weather by enjoying barbecues and gatherings on their decks or balconies.

Decks and balconies run the risk of rotting over time as water leaks into them, leading to underlying structure decay. In extreme cases this can cause decks to collapse, especially if the deck or balcony is reinforced by untreated kiln-dried timber. Where water pools on the surface decks and balconies also require maintenance to make sure there is adequate drainage. Here are some helpful hints for ensuring your deck or balcony is safe this summer. If the property has monolithic cladding, check it to make sure the coating system is in good

condition and water can’t access the timber framing. If you’re worried, get a building surveyor to check for leaks or damage invisible to the untrained eye. If it is impossible for someone to fall more than one metre off the deck or balcony, building consent is not required for upgrades. But they all must be in accordance with the Building Code for safety reasons.

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• Is water pooling on the deck’s surface? • Are there holes present in the

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• Decks or balconies that move when walked on. • Damp spots or stains where the deck meets the building. • Wobbly balustrades • Cracks near joints and corners

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Reflecting on the year’s building trends When building a new home, Tauranga women were most concerned with the layout and design of their kitchen this year, according to Tauranga company Generation Homes. This is one of many trends that emerged during the building of new homes in the Bay this year. Generation Homes CEO Kevin Atkinson says a four-bedroom, 200sqm home, with two bathrooms and two living areas, was number one on the ‘wish list’ of people building a home this year. But budget constraints faced by many families meant three-bedroom homes were most popular. “The gap between the numbers of three-bedroom houses built, compared with four bedrooms, is definitely closing, regardless of the housing affordability crisis.” In 2012, 48 per cent of the company’s customers built four-bedroom properties, while 49 per cent built three-bedroom homes. Just three per cent built five-bedroom houses. “It appears gone are the days when people want a stock-standard three-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Kevin says many families are choosing to sacrifice the latest technology projects and expensive furnishings in favour of more bedrooms and bathrooms. “Many families are choosing to future-proof their

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home and also like the added benefit of more space for a games room, study or entertainment room.” Tauranga director David Mansel says this year women were most concerned with the kitchen layout, choice of appliances and colour scheme when building a home. “This year there was a definite steer towards more kitchen bench-top space and the added feature of soft-close kitchen drawers.” As the year draws to a close, dark colours inside the home are on the way out. Home stylist Jennifer King says the end of 2012 means goodbye to the dark tones of greys and beiges that have been predominant over the last few years. Next year is expected to swing back to whites, creams and bright colours. “We are definitely starting to see bright colours making a comeback, particularly citrus – green, orange and aqua. When building or renovating, for many home owners it is important for the home to be marketable while still incorporating the latest trends. Neutral tones have a wide appeal and are still most popular for wall colouring, but adding a burst of colour through accessories like cushions, vases and throws can keep a house on trend without turning potential buyers away,” she says. Other trends in 2012 included walk-in tiled showers, wall-hung vanities, triple-car garages and a strong focus on outdoor entertainment areas.

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deaths and serious injuries. There has been little increase in vehicle numbers since 2007 and fuel consumption has decreased. Road congestion in Tauranga increased slightly. The distance Tauranga residents travelled in a single-occupancy vehicle was up 12 per cent. The distance travelled on our roads increased three per cent Increase in share of trips on foot, cycling, or on public transport.

Treaty deeds, Japanese, holiday Tēnā anō tātou katoa. Te Puke and Tauranga have been in focus as they deal with the results of negotiations for their treaty settlements. Tapuika iwi based around Te Puke have signed their Deed of Settlement agreement which sets out a long-awaited apology by the Crown and provides for final settlement of all claims including an agreed historical account, cultural, financial and commercial redress.

At the same time as the Tapuika signing, Tauranga Moana iwi have just completed a process of voting to approve the Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective Deed. Voting closed on December 12 and the results are now up online. I have stated publically that I do not much like the treaty negotiation process. In most deals they can be the cause for splits in and between iwi with shared interest but in the end, no settlements ever come close to losses.

Simply relaxing ... holidays “Leave the house, put your headphones on, listen to your favourite song on repeat and pound the pavement. To be clear, “pounding the pavement” can be slow-walking, sashaying or skipping – all that matters is that you breathe fresh air and get those endorphins flowing.” - HUFFPOST Our holidays are intended to be a time of relaxation. Unfortunately that isn’t always the case. Check whether you feel relaxed or stressed at this time and, if stressed, consider what the

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Bain claim on the wane

Recent assessments by the media on the Bain murder compensation claim are way off target. There is no legal or moral obligation on the NZ Government to pay any compensation because David Bain does not meet the Cabinet rules for compensation to be considered, never appeared to and nor are there extraordinary circumstances in this case. Innocence on balance of probabilities is the test. Mr Bain must prove that he is likely to be innocent and all forensic evidence it seems to favour the Crown. Mr Bain did not see fit to give evidence at the 2009 Retrial so what did he have to be afraid of? Just one telling snippet, if Robin Bain actually shot himself, why didn’t the rifle and silencer have a single finger print on them belonging to him? It really takes little nous to draw a conclusion. A compensation payout is not in the interests of justice nor are there any grounds to entertain a compensation claim despite what Mr Binnie’s reports might postulate. No wonder Cabinet are agonizing over it and good on them for having the guts to get a second legal opinion in NZ. MS Senior, Mt Maunganui.

Call me a sceptic...

But I simple do not believe that the proposed 3 cents per litre per year collected as extra petrol tax will be used on the roads. Huge roading projects were successfully carried out in NZ when petrol was nearly free compared to today’s prices. One wonders has the minister responsible the guts to release all the figures on tax collected on all registrations of all vehicles and trailers and tax and GST on the petrol tax plus the full figures spent on roading in NZ. I suspect they collect enough from registration fees alone to construct a new motorway every year and spend the petrol tax elsewhere. I am sure most NZrs do not believe that all roading tax from all sources is spent on roading. The PM or whoever has only just said that the extra tax collected on petrol will see us in surplus in a couple of year’s time. Come on Mr Key tell us the truth. If the extra tax collected on petrol is going to see us in surplus by 2014 then surely there is enough to build the roads. Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

TCC melting moments

Strange that all the TCC financial carnage is now being leaked out but this is only because TCC are at the end of their fiscal tether. The Bell Road farmland purchase in 2006 is a prime example of the problems facing Council. Even the TCC ‘gnomes of Zurich’ must be able to see the clear writing on the wall and with capital debt ratio running at around 275% to annual rating and other income they must be scared witless of the consequences to be forced to go down this confession purging track with the next step of course likely to be the appointment of a Local Government Commissioner to run the show if things don’t improve. What is posted on Sunlive today about CCO mergers is unbelievable. Savings will be zilch more likely bigger losses... It is clear most Council financial operations are effectively cost plus mindsets. TCC do a rough annual budget then the inevitable overspending is simply capitalised or added to the following year’s rates. R Paterson, Matapihi.

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Narcotics Anonymous Open every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 7pm. 0800 628 632 Papamoa Tennis Club Fri 9am, Weds 6pm, Sat 2pm. Gordon Spratt Reserve

(off Parton Rd). All levels welcome.

Saturday 29 December

Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Last market for the year. Top up with fresh goodies for the New Year celebrations. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www. taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Sunday 30 December

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team Welcome ladies to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. 20-30 age group. Anita 571 4096 a/hs or 0210 257 6094 Bay Blokart Club Friendly club sailing at Baypark track every Sunday & race days on second Sun of month, Thursday twilight meetings now on. Racing from 6pm. Use second entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. Club ph 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322 Learning Spiritual Laws Sunday’s at Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 10-11am. $5 donation, children free. Remember & celebrate who you are! Maketu Community Market Maketu Village Reserve every 3rd & 5th Sun of month 8am – 1pm. Variety of stalls including fresh veges, baking, plants, bric-a-brac, books & more. Maureen 533 2340 Narcotics Anonymous Open every Sun at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7pm. 0800 628 632 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

OUT THERE GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

Singles Mix & Mingle 50 + coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded singles in a relaxed atmosphere. Gayle 027 439 3267

Monday 31 December

Buggifit Postnatal Fitness Every Mon at Memorial Park 10.30-11.30am. Like Skipfit on Facebook for free trial & core strengthening exercises. www. skipfit.co.nz or info@skipfit.co.nz Alexia 021 822 9993 Exodus New Zealand’s biggest reggae New Year’s party at Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach. This year’s show includes 2 stages, 19 bands, 6 DJ’s & 13 hours to farewell 2012 & bring in 2013! Free event.

Tuesday 1 January

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 Waihi Beach Centennial New Year’s Day sports in front of surf club 10.30am. Children & adult’s novelty races. Free ice creams, coconuts & lolly scrambles.

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

shoreline for marine life. You may be surprised at what you find. Held Jan 3-5 10am – 12pm. Meet at Mt Maunganui Surf Club. Suitable for all ages (parental supervision required). Bring sun protection, sturdy footwear, snacks & water. Numbers are limited. To reserve a place or find out more, Facebook marinemetresquared or email marinemetresquared@gmail.com

Friday 4 January

Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 5pm weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Noel 579 5412 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com Gay/Bi Mens Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934 Papamoa Tennis Club Fri 9am, Weds 6pm, Sat 2pm. Gordon Spratt Reserve (off Parton Rd). All levels welcome.

Wednesday 2 January

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. Fundraising raffles to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 (evgn).

Thursday 3 January

Marine Metre Squared Workshop Find out what lives between the tides on your beach. This fun family activity will teach you how to survey your local

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MOONRISE KINGDOM Dir: Wes Anderson - Starring: Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray The films of Wes Anderson are, for some people, an acquired taste. Like the Cohen brothers, his love of a stylised world tends to deter those who prefer their drama more naturalistic. His key films – Rushmore, The Royal Tennenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou – share a similar sensibility, mixing the wilfully naïve with a rigorous art design and subtle nostalgia for lost youth. Moonrise Kingdom is a live action return after an animated detour with The Fantastic Mr Fox and is possibly his most Wes Anderson-like film to date. I found it a joy from start to finish. Set in a nostalgic 1965 it takes place on the fictional New Penzance Island, a New England locale

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wouldn’t touch with a pole of the ten foot variety then this ultra-violent, quip-happy slice of action cheese ain’t going to change your mind. Simon (Con Air) West directs with gusto and it’s hard to deny the guilty pleasure of watching the biggest ever collection of multi-generational action men doing what they do best. The plot? Mercenaries, missions (“What’s the plan?” “We find him, we track him, we kill him.”), macho stuff. What did you expect? The three Bourne films starring Matt Damon were very clever stuff. They succeeded because the bone-crunching action was matched by equally complex and well-thought-out plots. The Bourne Legacy is very nicely made. But, if you compare it to the previous outings, it is clearly running on empty. Jeremy Renner makes for a terrific non-Bourne Bourne but basically what we’re looking at is a (simpler) version of the first film with a few tweaks. It’s a very enjoyable thriller but, bottom line, it’s yet another attempt to stretch a franchise beyond its sell-by date. Based on a book by yet another Scandinavian crime writer (Jens Lapidus), Easy Money tells the stories of three characters:

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Jorge, an Albanian crim seen escaping from prison as the film starts; Mrado, a Serbian gangster; and JW, a business student pretending to be rich so he can mix with the social elite. His greed and ambition land him way out of his depth and smack in the middle of a violent world of drug smuggling and money laundering. Shot in a handheld style very different from previous Swedish offerings this is rather brilliant stuff, superbly directed and edited, managing to give real complexity to the characters while telling an engrossing story. Top class. is a film with one Iron Sky idea, but it’s a very good one. It must have been the shortest and easiest pitch ever: “Nazis on the moon!” Movies have had fun with the moon landing. Doctor Manhattan and the Decepticons were both up there, this time it’s a massive Nazi base, its inhabitants living in a glorious fantasy world of the neverending Reich. The film looks fantastic, a testament to art direction on a limited budget. Sadly there aren’t really enough jokes to go round (the Sarah Palin imitation quickly palls) and there’s not really much of a story. But it looks great and slips by painlessly.

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bringing to mind an American version the sort of places kids used to have adventures in Arthur Ransome books. And adventures they certainly have: two eccentric 12 year olds – he a khaki scout, she a rebellious bookworm – fall in love and run off together to the other side of the island. The cast (including Harvey Keitel, Frances McDormand, Bob Balaban, Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman) is great, the detail amazing, the film in-jokes delightful (the Shawshank Redemption gag is very funny), there’s a cool quirky soundtrack, and the film has real heart.

Some films – like their stars – are pretty much bulletproof. Nothing I say about The Expendables 2 makes any difference: if you liked the first one you’ll like this; if it’s the sort of thing you

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SHIHAD with I AM GIANT Saturday 29th December Presents...

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Friday 4th January BREWERS IN THE PARK Situated next to Brewers Bar Newton St, Mt Maunganui (07)575 2739

By Winston Watusi

Toast to Bruce – a life on song It’s the end of another year so it must be time for a drink.

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That’s not the sort of sentiment that seems especially popular these days. But every day is cocktail day here at the Watusi Country Club so I think it only right to offer a recipe for summer fun. It’ll be at the end so just skip the next five hundred words if you’re feeling particularly thirsty. Because, being the last column of the 2012 I guess it is vaguely traditional to look back at the year and pick the good and bad bits. Hmmm... Let’s skip that. Instead I’d like to write a little about a dear friend of mine who had a long association with

Brewers Bar Saturday 29 – Shihad with I am Giant and King Cannons. All tickets available from Brewers Bar or online at www.ticketmaster.co.nz Monday 31 – Jimmy Barnes with Gin Wigmore and Thomas Oliver Band. All tickets available from Brewers Bar or online at www. ticketmaster.co.nz Club Mt Maunganui Friday 28 – Lance Kiwi.

Monday 31 – Shy and Retiring. Mount RSA Friday 28 – Higher Ground. Saturday 29 – Sparx. Sunday 30 – Last Chance. Monday 31 – Blue Haze 5-8pm. Gerry Lee 8pm – 1am. Welcome Bay Sports Bar Monday 31 – New Year’s Eve PJ’s karaoke 8pm – late. Theme: Best hat or fascinator.

Tauranga and who died in November after a struggle with cancer. His name was Bruce Morley. He was a drummer, a writer, a radio programmer, a New Zealand music lobbyist, a tennis player, a historian, and a passionate advocate for the genius of Bix Beiderbecke. He lived here for a couple of years in the late eighties but as far back as 1964 he led the Bruce Morley Sextet at the only the second Tauranga Jazz Festival. I don’t really want to get into a fullscale biography of Bruce, because that would probably take the rest of the column. But let’s indulge a little... Bruce drummed with a staggering and eclectic range of people. Check this lot out: Cleo Laine and John Dankworth, Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Matt Monro, Johnny Tillotson, Rolf Harris, Marty Feldman, Cilla Black, Vera Lynn, Winifred Atwell, Danny la Rue, Vince Hill, Tiny Tim, Ronnie Corbett, Des O’Connor, Val Doonican, the Inkspots, John Rowles, Shona Laing, Robbie Ratana, Larry Morris, Suzanne, John Grenell, Midge Marsden, Billy T. James, Howard Morrison, Suzanne Prentice, Ritchie Pickett, Patsy Riggir, Tom Sharplin, Ray Woolf, Ray Columbus, Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan. And that barely scratches the surface. He wrote scripts for Tainui Stephens’ great documentary series on Maori musicians, When the Haka Became Boogie; he was the founding music director at Radio Pacific in 1979; during the eighties and nineties he was one of the main petitioners for a New Zealand music quota on radio; he played in theatre bands for years, including the premieres of Hair and Oh Calcutta; he helped put together the first issue of NZ Musician Magazine in September 1988

and continued to write for the magazine for over two decades. But those are just facts from a life well lived. As I said, Bruce was friend and I think the thing I’ve taken most from the years we knew each other was that Bruce was someone who believed that pleasure is greater if it is shared. I’d often get calls from him because he’d discovered a new piece of music (it was Bruce who introduced me to the brilliant William Shatner album Has Been, as well the drumming of Shelley Manne) or read a particularly interesting book, and he just had to share it with someone. That’s a good way to live. It’s very easy to be insular, to horde your joys like a collector amassing the biggest pile of gold. But pleasures, be they a poem or a clarinet solo or a cocktail recipe are not diminished by sharing, they are increased, and Bruce knew that. And with that in mind, I’d like to suggest a cocktail. Last year it was daiquiris all round, this year at the Country Club we’re taking a trip back to the seventies, that time when sophisticated folk would sip Mateus Rose or Babysham, and make little crosses of chocolate on top of their Brandy Alexanders. So grab your cocktail shaker. Add a couple of measures of Galliano; add a couple of measures of Cointeau; add a couple of measures of orange juice (that’s fresh orange juice, squeeze it yourself for maximum pleasure); add a couple of measures of cream. Then add a dash more cream, some ice, shake vigorously and strain it into a glass, preferably one of those flat types which was once used for creating champagne towers. And enjoy. Just remember folks - drink responsibly (or stay at home and drink outrageously) and have a happy new year.

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Special achiever swims ‘like a fish’ Daniel Everard, 14, is this month’s receiver of the ‘Special Achievers Award’ from Mobility Equipment & Services. Daniel has moderate-severe autism and has been swimming at CCS Disability Action since 2006. It has taken him years to build his confidence in the water, but he is now happy putting his whole head under the water – an action which took five years of hard work. Now Daniel swims like a fish – swimming lengths, holding his breath and learning freestyle – exceptional progress. He was nominated by Bonnie Kelly at CCS Disability Action. If you know someone with a disability who has achieved something outstanding and would be a worthy recipient for next month’s award, please make a nomination by phoning Mobility Equipment & Services BOP Ltd, 07 578 1213. Mobility Equipment and Services administration officer Colleen Gordon and special achiever Daniel Everard, 14. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Playing on Megascreen! Family, comedy. Starring: Billy Crystal, Marisa Tomei, Madison Lintz, Bailee Madison, Bette Midler, Tom Everett Scott, Rhoda Griffis, Patricia French. Billy Crystal stars in this comedy about a grandfather forced to mind his three grandkids for an entire week. Also stars Marisa Tomei (Crazy, Stupid, Love), Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do!) and Hollywood

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dame Bette Midler. Artie and Diane Decker are called in by their daughter to help care for their three grandkids. When their old-school methods of parenting collide with their grandchildren’s hyper-scheduled way of life, the once-orderly household spins out of control, and they must use some unexpected tactics to help teach their grandkids how to act like kids. Playing this week at Capitol Cinema 4, Te Puke.

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Quartet

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Billy Connolly, Dame Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon star in this comedy about a retired group of opera singers who put on a fundraising concert to keep their home running. This is the directorial debut of screen legend Dustin Hoffman, an adaptation of the stage play by Ronald Harwood. Lifelong friends Wilf (Connolly), Reggie (Tom Courtenay) and Cissy (Pauline Collins) are residents of Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers. Every year on Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday, the residents unite to give a concert and raise funds. But things derail when Jean (Smith) – a former grande dame of opera fallen on hard times, also Reggie’s exwife and the fourth and most celebrated member of their former quartet – moves in. As old grudges threaten to undermine past glories and theatrical temperaments play

havoc with the rehearsal schedule, it becomes apparent that having four of the finest singers in English operatic history under one roof offers no guarantee that the show will go on.

TWO WEEKS OF TIMES!! Friday Dec 28 to Wed Jan 9. 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. NEW RELEASE

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The Weekend Sun has a double pass to Quartet for a lucky reader who can tell us who wrote the film’s stage play. Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before January 6. The winner will be drawn January 7.

Capitol Cinema 4 MEGAscreen times in BLUE. NEW RELEASE

(M) Offensive Language.

Maggie Smith: Golden Globe Nominated for: Best Actress- Comedy or Musical. Also Starring: Billy Connolly & Michael Gambon. Comedy, Drama about a retired group of opera singers who put on a fund-raising concert. Director: Dustin Hoffman. Fri 28th: 3:25, 8:00pm. Sat 3:25, 8:00pm. Sun 1:10, 5:45pm. Mon 11:00, 3:45, 8:20pm. Tue 12:00, 6:55pm. Wed 9:45, 6:55pm. Thu 3rd: 2:30, 6:40. Fri 4:40, 8:45pm. Sat 2:20, 6:40pm. Sun 2:30, 6:40pm. Mon 2:20, 6:40pm. Tue 8th: 4:30, 8:35pm. Wed 2:20, 6:40.

WRECK-IT RALPH

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SIGHTSEERS

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Low Level Offensive Language. DOCUMENTARY.

Documentary uncovering the battle between a band of Scottish homeowners and Donald Trump. Fri 28th: 11:00am. Sun 4:45pm. Mon 12:55pm. Tue 10:45am. Thu 3rd: 11:00am. Sat 11:00am. Sun 4:20pm. Tue 8th: 12:50pm.

SKYFALL

FINAL WEEK (M) Violence.

Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem. Sunday Dec 30th: 8:00pm. Final!

ARBITRAGE

(M) Offensive Language.

DRAMA,THRILLER. Richard Gere: Golden Globe Nominated Best Actor - Drama. Fri 28th: 2:45pm. Sat 11:00am. Mon 4:35pm. Wed 2nd 10:45am.

HOW FAR IS HEAVEN

(M) Off Lang.

NZ Documentary. Fri 28th: 4:45pm. Sat 1:00pm. Sun 11:00am. Tue 4:20pm. Wed 2nd: 12:45pm.

NEW TUESDAY JANUARY 1st in 3D

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (3D)

LIFE OF PI (2D) (PG) Some Scenes May Disturb.

Tue Jan 1st: 9:45am. Wed 3:20. Thu 3rd: 10:00, 12:10. Fri 10:00, 2:50pm. Sat 10:00, 3:30. Sun 10:00, 12:05. Mon 10:00, 3:30pm. Tue 8th: 10:00am. Wed 9th: 10:00, 3:30pm. (PG) Some Scenes May Disturb.

A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor ... a fearsome Bengal tiger. Tue Jan 1st: 2:05,

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AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (M) Fantasy Violence.

adventure from DreamWorks about a group of Holiday legends - Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin), the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), the Toothy Fairy (Isla Fisher) and Jack Frost (Chris Pine) - who set out to stop the Boogeyman (Jude Law).

LIFE OF PI (3D)

THE HOBBIT

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Fri 28th: 1:00, 5:40pm. Sat 10:30, 1:00, 5:40pm. Sun 10:45, 1:55pm. Mon 1:20, 6:00pm. Tue 9:45, 4:40. Wed 9:45, 11:50. Thu 3rd: 10:00, 12:15. Fri 10:00, 2:30. Sat 10, 4:25. Sun 10:00, 12:15. Mon 10:00, 4:25. Tue 8th: 12:15. Wed 9th: 10, 4:25.

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Director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain) adapts the bestGraphic Violence, Sex Scenes & Offensive Language. COMEDY. From the writer and director of In Bruges selling novel, the journey of comes this Los Angeles-set crime comedy involv- a young boy adrift in the Ocean after a shipwreck. ing a screenwriter, the criminal underworld, and Tue Jan 1st: 5:50pm. one gangster’s beloved Shih Tzu. Starring: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson and Christopher Walken. Wed 5:50pm. Fri 8:15pm. New Thursday Jan 3rd: 2:45, 8:35pm. Fri 12:35, Sat 5th: 5:35pm. Sun 2:15. 2:45, 6:40pm. Sat 4:35, 8:35pm. Sun 2:15, 6:20. Tue 6:00pm. Wed 5:35pm. Mon 11:00, 4:40, 8:30pm. Tue 2:45, 6:40pm. PLAYING THIS Wed 9th: 12:35, 4:30, 8:30pm.

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WRECK-IT RALPH (3D)

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FINAL DAYS

movies PLAYING NEW RELEASE THIS WEEK in 3D IN 3D

animated movie. Fri 28th: 10:30am. Sun 3:20pm. Mon 10:20am. (PG) Low Level Violence. Disney animated tale set within the Tue 11:50am. Wed 4:40pm. Thu 3rd: 6:10pm. Fri 12:15. Sat 12:25. Sun 6:00pm. Mon 12:25pm. world of arcade video games. Wreck-It Ralph, the villain of a game, leaves his pixelated world to find one where he Tue 8th: 10:00, 3:20pm. Wed 12:35pm. can be the hero.

Billy Crystal, Marisa Tomei, Bette Midler. Comedy Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids. MEGASCREEN! Fri 28th: 10:00, 12:15, 5:50. Sat 10:00, 12:15, 5:50pm. Sun 10:20, 12:30, 6:00pm. Mon 10:20, 12:30, 6:05pm. Tue 10:00, 3:35, 8:30pm. Wed 10, 12:15, 8:30pm Thu 3rd: 10:15, 3:55, 8:30. Fri 10:10, 12:25, 6pm (R16) Sat 10:10, 2:45, 8:25pm. Sun 10:10, 3:50, 8:20. Violence, Offensive Language & Sex Scenes. COMEDY. Chris wants to show girlfriend Tina his world, but Mon 10:10, 2:45, 8:30pm. Tue 8th: 10:40, 1:00, events soon conspire against the couple and their 5:40pm. Wed 9th: 10:20, 2:55, 8:30pm. dream caravan holiday takes a very wrong turn... NEW TUESDAY JANUARY 1st Fri 28th: 1:00, 6:45, 8:40pm. Sat 3:00, 6:45, (2D) 8:40pm. Sun 1:10, 6:40, 8:30pm. Mon 2:50, (PG) Coarse Language. Voices of: Hugh Jackman, 6:40, 8:30pm. Tue 12:45, 6:15, 8:00pm. Wed 2:40, 6:15, 8:00pm. Thu 3rd: 1:00, 6:45pm. Chris Pine, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Alec Baldwin. New Thu Jan 3rd: 4:35pm. Fri 4th: 6:40pm. Fri 4:50, 8:45pm. Sat 1:00, 6:45pm. Sun 12:30, Sat 12:15. Sun 4:35pm. Mon 7th: 12:15. 8:30pm. Mon 2:55, 6:45pm. Tue 4:50, 8:45pm. Tue 8th: 2:30pm, 6:30pm. Wed 9th: 12:15. Wed 9th: 2:45, 6:40pm.

SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS

Info line 573 8055 www.tepukecinema.co.nz

Director: Peter Jackson.

9:00pm. Wed 2:05, 9:00pm. Thu 2:20, 8:45pm. Fri 4th: 12:10. Sat: 8:45pm. Sun 8:45pm. Mon 5:35, 8:45pm. Tue 12:05. Wed 9th: 8:45pm.

PLAYING ON MEGASCREEN! PLAYING THIS WEEK in HFR 3D Fri 28th: 2:30, 8:00pm. Sat 2:30, 8:00pm. Sun 2:40, 8:10pm. Mon 2:45, 8:15pm. Tue 12:10. Wed 2:25pm. Thu 3rd: 12:30. (HFR 3D) AN UNEXPECTED PECTED JOURNEY Fri 2:40. Sat 5:00pm. Sun 12:25. (M) Fantasy Violence. Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth Mon 5:10. Tue 8th: 7:50pm. Wed 5:10pm. with part one of his trilogy adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s The

THE HOBBIT

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Adult Themes. DRAMA, COMEDY. French Canadian classroom drama. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Academy Awards. After an intermediate school teacher’s abrupt demise, an eccentric replacement tries to stabilise the emotionally distraught class. Sat 29th: 4:50pm. Sun 2:55pm. Mon 11:00am. Tue 1st: 2:30pm. Wed 4:25pm. Thu 3rd: 4:50pm. Fri 4th: 10:45am. Sat 2:45pm. Sun 10:40am. Mon 7th: 1:05pm. Tue 11:00am. Wed 10:45am.

Hobbit. These higher frame rate screenings are played at 48 frames per second. This is twice the rate of the standard 24 fps, which is the current format in cinemas worldwide.

Fri 28th: 10:00, 1:30, 5:00, 8:30pm. Sat 10:00, 1:30, 5:00, 8:30pm. Sun 10:30, 4:15, 7:45pm. Mon 12:45, 4:15, 7:45pm. Tue 2:05, 5:25, 8:45. Wed 12:00, 5:25, 8:45pm. Thu 3rd: 5:00, 8:20pm. Fri 4th: 5:00, 8:20pm. Sat 12:05, 8:10pm. Sun 6th: 4:50, 8:10pm. Mon 12:05, 8:10pm. Tue 8th: 2:40, 8:35pm. Wed 12:05, 8:10pm.

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“FOR THE word of God is living and active. Shaper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitude of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

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CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Vehicle Finance available from Heartland Finance. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or w w w. t a u r a n g a c a r f a i r. c o . n z

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14 FT CABIN FIBREGLASS WITH CANOPE fish finder, VH radio, 1997 40HP mercury outboard. On galvanised trailer with road cover, tidy condition. Registered and WOF. $4900. Ph 07 544 8595 PAVERS factory seconds half price. 53 Hull Rd, Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 MUST SELL Reece Mastin Hamilton concert ticket – 14 Feb 2013, will sell for just $55 ono. Ph Paige now 07 542 2741 SMALL CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887

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AUCTION The Rotary Club of Katikati is having a Plant & Machinery Auction 16th Feb 2013 at Aongatete Packhouse Yard, 43 Sharp Rd, Katikati. Donate your goods or mark the date to come along. Contact Rod 07 549 0363

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GORSE SPRAYING Do you have a gorse problem? Ph today for a free quote for all gorse control. Ph Scott 027 462 4769 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certified Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance decks fencing pergolas painting water blasting odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Contact Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 LAWN MOWING garden tidy, etc. Call me for a quote & let me keep your lawns tidy. Experienced operator. Ph Mark 021 220 3111 PAINTER / A1 DECORATOR available. All interior & exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 PAINTER / DECORATOR Interior & Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307

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Urgent: A personal relationship with Jesus The Mayans got it wrong - the world did not end on December 21st and we are still here! Nevertheless, we need to understand that time is short, that we are living in the last of the last days. Bible prophecies concerning the last days are being fulfilled around us at an ever-increasing rate. The rapture of the Church and the second coming of Jesus are closer than we realise. The restoration of Israel as a nation on May 15th, 1948, started the ‘end-time clock’ because end-time prophecies require Israel to be revived as a nation and back in the land God gave them in an everlasting covenant. Today, Israel is a cup of trembling to all the nations, the Hebrew language has been restored and the land itself is blossoming and blooming as God

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promised in the last days. The revived Roman Empire that is the European Union, with the ten member states of the Western European Union as the powerhouse behind them, is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy, as is a revived Russia under a modern-day Czar. The destruction of Damascus, the drying up of the Euphrates River, a 200 million man army in China, a military super-highway along the silk routes, the development of a One World currency (it is waiting to be implemented), plans for One World government (or a New World Order), the coming together of nations (who are specifically identified in Scripture) against Israel, the development of weapons of mass destruction, and more… relate to end-time Biblical prophecies that have been or are being fulfilled in these days.

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As we prepare to face a new year, we often wonder what that year will hold for us. Considering the global situation and the increase in lawlessness around us, perhaps we face 2013 without the confidence of previous years. No matter what 2013 may hold, we need to be in right relationship with Jesus. God is King over all the earth and even as mankind continues to try and push Him out of the picture (and lawlessness increases as a consequence), He knows the beginning from the end, His Word is truth and He will outwork His purposes as He has declared in Scripture. Come and join with us at Jesus First this Sunday. We would love to speak to you about your relationship with Jesus. Also visit us at www.jesusfirst.org.nz By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

Welcoming a new year Christmas is behind us and we can start to relax.

The next major event is New Year’s weekend. I quite like New Year’s Day, because it reminds us God has put another year in front of us and we can make plans and goals for a new season. Many of you will make New Year’s resolutions with some success at keeping them, but there is merit in not only looking

forward but also looking back and learning from both our successes and failures this year. The apostle Paul, in looking back on his life, says to his friend Timothy: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV).

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• I have worked well. • I have done with excellence what I set out to do.

• I have achieved my goals and I have kept my Christian faith alive and well. What a sense of satisfaction for each of us if we could look back on the past year and say those three things with honesty and confidence. As we face a new year, these would also be good goals for each of us and that through determination and the grace of God we would be able to achieve these things. By Stephen Tyrrell, South City Baptist Church.

Did science disprove God? In 1953, Stanley Miller made a small quantity of amino acids in a controlled experiment. Amino acids are the building blocks of life. It felt like the first experimental verification of evolution, and led to a resurgence of hope that science alone might explain everything… but within a few decades various assumptions were shown to be false (such as the makeup of gasses in the early atmosphere as revealed by Geologists ). Miller conceded in the 1990s, saying “The problem of the origin of life has turned out to be much more difficult than I, and most other people, envisioned.” While scientists do a great job (and help us live longer), they cannot explain how life began. NASA scientists rejoiced in 1991 at their confirmation of the initial ‘big bang’ – but then everyone remembered that every effect needs a cause. In the last two decades science has discovered ‘machinery’ inside the cell

that is more complicated than could ever have been imagined. The idea that humans are the result of a cosmic accident alone is convincing fewer people. For example, prominent atheistic philosopher Antony Flew has changed his position due to these new evidences. For an oft-quoted word picture, Sir Fred Hoyle, professor of astronomy at Cambridge, said the chance higher life forms might have emerged in this way is comparable with the chance that “a tornado sweeping through a junk-yard might assemble a Boeing 747 from the materials therein”. What’s it got to do with religion? Whatever view you take on the above, a God is still needed in the picture – and that means your hope in God is valid. He might be invisible to the eye, but He is there. So why not visit a church or look into these things, for faith can make sense, and that can bring much-needed hope to life. By Dave Mann ‘Shining Lights Ministry’

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Mosquito landing Up to 1000 aviation enthusiasts gathered at Tauranga airport on Wednesday to watch the world’s only flying WWII Mosquito fighter plane in action. Photos by Bruce Barnard.

Harrison Lowrie made a smooth landing in the Mosquito.

Flying at low altitude is Alex Wilson.

Tauranga toddler Louie Travers, 2, taking a spin while he waits for the Mosquito. Bryan Mollgaard came from Matamata to see the Mossie.

Following the rails The Tauranga Model Railway Club is presenting its annual show at Mount Maunganui College next week. Four layouts will include children’s favourite ‘Thomas and Friends’ and a realistic model of the NZR Raurimu Spiral.

Visiting layouts from across the North Island include a British scene from the Matamata club and the huge scale model of “Horton in Ribblesdale” from the Auckland Central Railway Club – an exact copy of real life Lancashire. The show is on from January 4-6 from 10am-4pm. Entry $15 family, $6 for adults and $2 children.

Tauranga residents Mike Buck, Peter Powely and Dave Bulwer were looking forward to seeing the plane.

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