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The precarious life of Cecil the Ram and other stories What you do in the privacy of your own homes, between consenting adults, is of no concern to the rest of us. Unless it involves farm critters or small rodents, and even then, the concern is for the welfare of the animals. The gay folk are really keen to get married, just like real people. Apparently a union doesn’t cut it anymore. Funny, how hard they campaigned to get that right in 2004 and now it seems that isn’t enough. Families First campaigner Bob McCroskie made a very interesting point on TV this week, asking when can we expect to see polygamist marriages. After all, he suggests, that if it’s okay for two people of the same sex who like each other enough to get married, why not three? This got me thinking, that if it’s okay for homosexuals to marry, then it should be fine for me to marry my dog. After all, she’s pretty loyal and we like each other a lot. Please note bestiality is still illegal and it’s not something I’d want to consummate. Do not try that at home. However, if it came to being forced to choose between an animal and another man, it would be a tough choice. Those sheep around the hillsides of Te Puna are looking nervous again. Although not as nervous as old acquaintance, Cecil the Ram on a farm near Wanganui, since the release of the beast into the neighbourhood.

Wheel appeal But why stop at gays and animals? I have really loved some cars I’ve owned over the years. Why can I not marry my car? I probably wouldn’t marry the Nissan, that’s more of a relationship of convenience. But I would have married my Jeep. She had no class but plenty of style. I loved it when she’d drop her top, I’d slip inside and … whoa, stop there, the windscreen is fogging up.

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Then there’s bicycles. Some people have a special relationship, which, while not regular, still affords them enjoyment when getting in the saddle now and then. There’s nothing quite like getting a leg over when the mood strikes. I can’t get away from the thinking that marriage is, pretty much as Bob McCroskie views it, something between a husband and wife, with making babies

and raising families in a stable unit, an integral part of the whole concept. Any other spins on formalised relationships really should fall in the territory of the civil union, which the country went to a large amount of expense and moral thrashings to establish back in 2004. Except for a few unhappy people out there, who are in the category of uncivil unions. Whatever you want to call it, just love each other and be happy. Peace, man.

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Finally this week: We like short sentences. But this is ridiculous. The skipper and navigator of the Rena were let off the rest of their sentences and deported home to the Philippines. We’re hoping that on the way to the airport, when the driver heard a voice from the back saying, “I know a good shortcut”, that he just ignored it. That’s it from me. Off now to counselling with the car and to buy a copy of the Self Righteous Brothers’ new album. (see Tony Moon’s review, page 44)

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Re-thinking freedom camping Tauranga City Council is being encouraged to rethink its freedom camping by-law by motorhome owners who say it is illegal and driving away thousands of dollars in tourist income. The bylaw, framed to discourage a few young people in converted people movers, also captures thousands of mostly middle aged, moderately well heeled mobile home owners. About 40 of them, all members of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association, turned up at the city council chambers this week to present their submissions on the Tauranga Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2012.

The bylaw restricts freedom campers to five locations; Memorial Park, Greerton Park, Fergusson Park, Marine Park, and Waikareao Foreshore. Only three motor homes can stay in each designated areas per night and they can only stay in any one location two consecutive nights in any month. It drives freedom campers away, says NZMCA member Derek Oakley in his submission. The council should regard motor home owners as tourists, and he reminded them that the NZMCA AGM held at Baypark at Easter brought $1.6 million in spending to the city from the 1600 motor home travellers attending the show. There are about 45,000 motor homes freedom camping in

New Zealand, and 3700 of the members live in the Bay of Plenty. Campervan tourists spend about $600 million a year, but Derek says out of town motorhome owners would bypass Tauranga. Other association members told the council motor home owners stop where they are welcomed, and just drive on through towns where they are not welcome. Kawerau, Taupo, and Hastings welcome motor home owners, but Tauranga doesnâ€™t. Lindsay Roberts in his submission says the councilâ€™s blanket ban is illegal. Freedom camping is legally permitted and can only be banned in specific areas for specific reasons. The bylaw also has to comply with the freedom of movement provisions of the Bill of Rights. By Andrew Campbell

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Te Puke man jailed for beating wife A Te Puke man who admitted to beating his wife in a ‘prolonged and violent attack’ which involved banging her head on a concrete floor will spend the next two years behind bars. Tehutana Xavier Oketopa, 33, was convicted and sentenced to two years and four months jail when he appeared in Tauranga District Court this week. Oketopa had previously pleaded guilty to charges of injury with intent to injure and assault on a female after he beat his wife and teenage daughter in what Judge Peter Rollo described as a ‘long and extremely violent attack’.

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The court heard how on June 15, 2012 Oketopa attacked his wife, who he has seven children with, in the garage of their Te Puke home. He repeatedly punched her and was banging her head against a concrete floor when two of their teenage children walked in. Judge Rollo says when the teenagers tried to stop Oketopa he turned on them and punched his 16-year-old daughter in the face. During an interview with police Oketopa said he had used ‘ten out of ten’ force during the attack. Judge Rollo says due to Oketopa’s two previous convictions of male assaults female and the brutal behaviour displayed in June, a prison sentence was inevitable. “You have not learnt from previous experience and A Tauranga man who confessed you showed no remorse at the time of your interview. robbing the Grange Road Dairy at “You should feel completely ashamed.”By Corrie Taylor gunpoint has had his sentencing adjourned until the end of the month. James Alexander Cooper, 18, appeared briefly in the Tauranga District Court this week facing a charge of aggravated robbery and two counts of theft. He pleaded guilty to the charge A Tauranga woman arrived at the Tauranga Disduring an earlier appearance. trict Court on Tuesday prepared to go to jail for a Cooper entered the Grange Road raft of shoplifting and theft related offences. Dairy on July 2 armed with a pistol Judianne Williams, a mother of four, pleaded and took $480 from the owner, who guilty to 12 shoplifting charges, four driving was behind the counter at the time of related charges and three counts of theft. the incident. The charges relate to offences committed in

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Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua. Williams’ lawyer Bill Nabney says she came to court prepared to go to jail and has made arrangements for her children to be looked after by family members in Mangakino. Judge Louis Bidios sentenced Williams to eight months in jail and disqualified her from driving for 15 months. He also made an order for her to take part in a Tikanga Maori programme, budgeting course and parenting programme if assessed suitable.

He pointed a hand gun at the dairy owner, demanding money before fleeing from the shop down Grange Road towards Brookfield. The teen also pleaded guilty to taking a Logitech remote control, valued at $199, from Dick Smith in Mount Maunganui on January 30. Cooper, who has been in custody since being arrested by police, was due to be sentenced this week but Judge Louis Bidois adjourned the matter until September 26. The charge laid indictably, carries a maximum 14 year jail sentence. By Letitia Atkinson

Suicide statistics alarming

A high number of teenage suicide rates in the Bay of Plenty concerns authorities and figures are in line with a national trend according to freshly released statistics. Earlier this year an inquest into the suicides of five Eastern Bay of Plenty teens during a five month period led Bay of Plenty coroner Wallace Bain to talk about the issues of gangs, teenage pregnancies and youth offending. A total of 13 teens committed suicide in Kawerau during an 18 month period – five of which were considered as part of the inquest in the Whakatane District Court. Those five young people all took their own lives between October 2010 and February 2011. The inquest is a continuation of one which began in July last year, which was adjourned to allow the coroner to gather evidence linking the deaths to such issues as gangs and teenage pregnancies. From 2008 to 2011, the number of suicides has increased by almost 50 per cent in the Bay of Plenty, with 35 sui-

cides recorded by the Rotorua coroner in 2008 and 60 self-inflicted deaths recorded in the year ending June 2011. The episode has increased calls for more information about suicide to be released to the public. According to statistics released on Monday, the number of teenage suicides (15 to 19-year-olds) increased while the total amount of suicides is actually down from last year. Judge Neil MacLean released the annual suicide statistics for the third time and says while the annual number has remained relatively constant, the figures show some concerning trends. In the 15 to 19-year-old age group the number of suicides increased from 56 in 2010-2011 to 80 in 2011-2012. The report also shows a suicide in the five to nine-year-old age group, the youngest suicide case since comprehensive records began in 2007. The high level of suicide numbers has seen a renewed call for suicides to be talked about more and not brushed under the carpet, in an effort to bring down the number of incidents.

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Young Katikati scribe write on line A Year 13 Katikati College student has won the senior section of national secondary schools writing competition ‘Write Off Line’. Toby Hendy won the section with her poem ‘Species’, which was described by judge Anaru Bickford as a “thought-provoking piece of writing” which “both attempts and succeeds in conveying the sense of confusion, frustration and loss that as humans we have all experienced”. The poem explores several instances of misunderstandings in the animal kingdom. “Being a scientifically-minded person, I was first very intrigued by an article I had read online about a whale nicknamed ‘The world’s loneliest whale’ because its call was on a frequency too high to be heard by any other whales,” says Toby. “It drifted alone in the ocean continuing to call even though it could not be heard. The whale’s story became one of the stanzas in my poem, which I wrote to explore the universality of misunderstandings in animals and in humans.” For her efforts, Toby wins a writing course courtesy of Pear Jam Books, including personal feedback from Jane Blonde spylet series creator, Jill Marshall. “It is really inspiring to have won a prize for my writing as the mentoring on offer by author Jill Marshall is an invaluable way to step up my writing and move closer to my dream of having my work published. It is an opportunity that I am truly grateful and excited for.” The competition received close to 100 entries in its first year, the majority of which came from Bay of Plenty students. Organiser and Tauranga Writers president Piper Mejia is thrilled with the response, although she admits the variety of entries made it difficult to judge.

Asked to write 1000 words or less on the theme ‘You Don’t Understand’, students sent in poems, stories, creative non-fiction, slice of life accounts and even a speech. Portia Baine of Hamilton’s Sacred Heart College was chosen as the winner of the junior section and will receive a collection of books by New Zealand authors from Tauranga Writers. The winning poems will appear in an anthology including the best writing from the competition, featuring cover art by local designer Samara Kirkham. The book, entitled ‘Write Off Line 2012’ will be launched in Tauranga on October 26.

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Dawson’s creek: The paddling family Kayaking is all in the family for the Dawsons, but don’t expect any extreme paddling from parents Les and Kay. The couple are involved from the sideline – with Les the manager for top international paddler and son Mike, while Kay is a seasoned umpire on the circuit. They have just returned from the Olympic Games where son Mike competed in the K1 slalom event. But this was no cosy family holiday. Kay was one of three judges monitoring her slalom gate to ensure any paddlers – including Mike – are penalised for a touch. The fact a mother was judging

attracted strong media interest but Kay says it is no different to judging other paddlers. Kay started umpiring 10 years ago when eldest son James was competing. She has since umpired at numerous events, including world championship races where James and then Mike were racing. For the past three years Les has spent four months every year with Mike on the European circuit, helping him however he can – including videoing races so Mike can review them to coach himself. “The roles are reversed from father-son. The boot’s on the other foot. He’s the boss.” Les describes his experience helping Mike for the Olympics as an extremely fantastic time.

“But I’ve always been clear I only want to be involved if I’m adding value – so it will be up to him.” Les is trying to find a suitable coach for Mike and says the main difference between the top paddlers and those just below them is a good coach. “Mike was really set on winning gold, so he was pretty gutted. He was doing really well in the first two races and was in the top eight but was unable to progress through the semis.” Following London, Mike has raced at the world cup in Prague, where he finished 19th – after being on track for 11th place before a penalty. It was the first of a full-calendar of races that will keep him busy until he returns home in By Hamish Carter mid-January.

Kay and Les Dawson with some of son Mike’s kayaking trophies.

Family’s field of dreams completes a full circle From playing for New Zealand to umpiring international tests and now coaching the umpires, Sarah Garnett’s hockey career has almost gone full circle. Sarah recently returned home from the London Olympic Games where she was one of three umpire managers monitoring the standard of umpiring in the women’s hockey competition. It was her third Olympics in a row as a hockey official. Hockey is a love she shares with husband and fellow real estate agent Jeff Garnett. He arrived in England days before Sarah flew home, where the national master’s team he managed won bronze at their World Cup. As an umpire manager at the Olympics Sarah monitored the performance of the field umpires, logging their decisions before passing on feedback after the games. Since learning the game in primary school

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Jeff and Sarah Garnett. hockey has been a major focus, with her playing career culminating in a place on the New Zealand women’s indoor team. She retired from playing at 28, before turning to umpiring and soon controlled regional games. Highlights since have included umpiring a World Cup final in Spain and a semi-final

at the Beijing Olympics. Sarah, named New Zealand women umpire of the year in 2006, stood down as an umpire after reaching her 100th international cap, but was shouldertapped to take up a role as umpire manager. A motivation now is to get more women into senior umpiring. Sarah regularly attends international meetings and training clinics, including flying out for a meeting in Ghana yesterday ahead of training in China next month. While Sarah no longer plays herself Jeff, who was a goalie for the New Zealand indoor and field teams along with national women indoor team coach, still plays in a social team. Son Blake followed the family tradition into hockey – playing before following mum into umpiring. He has put umpiring on hold temporarily for his university studies.

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Mount Intermediate student Grace Elisara has her eyes on the ball, while Aquinas College student Lochlainn O’Connor prepares to shoot for goal. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Old boys to reunite for dinner The call is going out for Tauranga Boys’ College old boys for the annual catch up and dinner on Friday September 14. Guest speaker will be Midnight Youth lead singer Jeremy Redmore, who has toured with the award-winning rock band through Australasia, the US, Asia and Europe since joining the band in 2006. Old Boy of the Year Bryan Gould will also talk at the dinner. Bryan, the college’s first Rhodes scholar, returned to New Zealand in 1994 after a high

profile career as a British Labour Party MP, before taking up the role of Waikato University vice chancellor and being awarded the Companionship of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Education (2003). The dinner will follow a series of games by the college’s first sports teams against Old Boys teams from 3pm. There will be refreshments available in Mayfield House after the games, with doors opening for the annual dinner in the Graham Young Youth Theatre from 6pm. For details or tickets go to www.tbcoba.org.nz contact the school, or email l.jopson@tbc.school.nz

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and coastal areas in our region. Suggestions are given for locally-sold non-weedy species, both native and nonnative, that can be used to replace these weeds in your garden. The guide categorises plants under their growth habit - groundcovers and fillers; grasses, bulbs and ferns; climbers and vines; shrubs, trees and palms; and aquatic weeds. You may be surprised at some of the species that are identified as garden escapees that are causing problems in the wild. Mexican daisy, agapanthus, hydrangea, canna lilly, bamboo, arum lilly, English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle,

jasmine, lantana, and the phoenix palm are some of the very common plants which used to be favourites in our gardens which are now on the list of plants to be avoided – particularly if you live adjacent to bush and wilderness areas. The good news is that the booklet identifies attractive alternatives together with full colour illustrations, so you know what you are looking for in garden centres.

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Lessons from Waihi Beach The environment has only one pollutant. It is called people. Take away people and we can have a pristine, uncontaminated masterpiece of nature that should only be enjoyed from a respectful distance. Think of the thousands who have looked down on Matakana Island beaches and offered a silent prayer that no-one will be allowed to ‘develop’ that magnificent stretch of coastline. Mount Maunganui’s beach must have been like Matakana but it degenerated into a scruffy holiday resort and a bach town and has been replaced by a compromise environment capable of coping with a port facility and the large population around Tauranga. At the other end of the harbour, Waihi Beach is still victim to the early clumsy unplanned settlement and abuse of the environment. The Waihi Beach Community Board meeting topics last week included examples of the consequences of piecemeal planning on the environment. Warning signs against swimming at the mouths of the Two and Three Mile Creeks are unacceptable for any holiday resort. The district council representative reported that the problem was caused by nutrient-rich water from the farmland catchment behind the town contaminating the sewerage plant. This problem then is with the regional council and the problem continues.

Will asset sales benefit us? New Zealand First is opposed to the sale of state assets. The delay in the sale of Mighty River Power until next year does give time to place National under intense scrutiny. Simply put, the economic mechanics they spout do not stack up. As it stands, State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall sets targets for the SOEs which inflict fiscal austerity while demanding big dividends. Chief executives of these companies find ways to make them appear in better shape than they are – and potentially attract a higher sale price – by cutting wages and jobs. They even use the tired old line that goes something like ‘through these cuts we are increasing productivity’. Last week we saw the bleak reality this sort of approach creates with 320 miners set to lose their jobs, and another 180 KiwiRail workers soon to follow. Many of those sacked will struggle to find new jobs and will end up on the dole moving from tax payer to tax burden. Others will join the exodus to Australia where more than 50,000 New Zealanders head to every year. Read these columns in full and much more at sunlive.co.nz

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Flying high with aviation award Growing up in the Waikato he had been fascinated by the pilots in the Great War, so was quick to sign up when he had his chance. Guy, now 96, was a gifted pilot and had his flying talent recognised early in his career when he was asked to stay on after his three months training at Tairei Air Base to be an instructor. Guy trained new recruits at the Tairei base for two years, before heading into conflict in 1943 for the first of three tours of duty with 18 Squadron RNZAF in the Solomon Islands. With Guy now deaf, the Weekend Sun spoke to his wife Elaine Robertson this week to learn more of his story behind the Jean Batten Memorial Trophy he has been awarded from the British-based Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators. “He’s quite overwhelmed by having been awarded this now. A few people have said it’s well overdue but Guy just feels so honoured that he is determined to Katikati pilot Guy Robertson, pictured here with a model of the do the award justice. He thinks he should Fletcher plane he was the first to bring into New Zealand, has been acknowledge the honour of the award by awarded the Jean Batten Memorial Trophy by the British-based making the effort to go.” Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators. Photos by Elaine Fisher. Elaine said he was feeling humbled and

Guadalcanal dogfighting Excerpts from a hand-written diary account by No. 18 Squadron leader Guy Robertson’s Solomon’s campaign, after arriving in Bougainville in late January 1944. 31 January 1944 “The morning after our arrival here we went on our first strike to Rabaul escorting 24 Mitchell medium bombers on a strike on Lakunai airfield, Rabaul. This strike was to prove the squadron’s most exciting and grim sortie. Our squadron was providing 12 Warhawks as bottom cover while the Americans provided 12 Hellcats as medium cover and 12 Corsairs as high cover. Within a few miles of the target we dropped our belly tanks and soon afterwards the radio jumped into life as the Yanks above us started reporting bandits and yelling

contact until Bob died last year. After returning from service Guy spent two years at Wigram base as an adjutant before taking up the role as chief flying officer at Waikato Aero Club. In 1950 he set up Robertson Air Services, to become one of the pioneers in the aerial topdressing business. By Hamish Carter

honoured and was determined to make it to London for October 23. Looking back to the war he has many memories and highlights – including surviving an attack by a Japanese Zero (he shot the Zero down), and developing a great friendship with American supply officer Bob English – keeping in

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advice and instructions to each other. By this time we were weaving frantically over the bombers. I managed to sneak a glimpse around me now and then and saw several groups of Jap fighters high above us hanging like black specks in the sky and waiting for their chance to pounce on us.” The Japanese ack-ack defences then opened up, putting on a great display of fire, surrounding them in large black puffs of smoke, with explosions regularly rocking the planes. Then after the Mitchells dropped their bombs and turned away for home with the Zeroes in pursuit. Along with his opposite number Sgt Roy Reardon he continued to weave rapidly, guarding each other’s tails, until they were attacked by a big group of Zeros. Read the rest of Guy’s harrowing tale at www.sunlive.co.nz

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No goal is too high for Katikati mountain runner Sally Gibbs. On Sunday she finished 33rd in a field of 88 women runners at the world mountain running championships in Italy. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Achieved your goals? Then climb another mountain. This is the philosophy that keeps pushing Katikati runner Sally Gibbs, but in her case it is run up another mountain. Last Sunday Sally competed in the six-strong New Zealand team in the World Mountain Running Championships in Italy, where she finished 33rd in a top field. Sally, 49, only began running competitively three years ago – and has gone a long distance in the short time since. Ironically

she recalls how she ‘threw sickies’ to get out of school cross country races. Since getting serious about running Sally has gone on to set a series of national masters records over 800m to marathon distances, as well as winning three gold medals at last year’s World Masters Athletics Championships in California in the women’s 45-49 age group. Talking to the Weekend Sun before she left for Italy, she said she felt “pretty unbelievable” with her success in California, which included a six minute personal best in the marathon. It has been all uphill for Sally

since her first mountain race in April, when her performance at the national championships earned her one of three women’s places in the team competing at the world champs in Italy. To prepare for the 8km race which ascends 688m above its course, she trained every day for up to two and a half hours. “One challenge has been finding sustained up-hills in the area to simulate the uphill off-road course.” The 4WD tracks at Mt Te Aroha and Mauao have been some of her training grounds, while Katifit has given her free use of a treadmill to help her uphill practice. By Hamish Carter

The winds of charity blokarting do blow A charity blokarting component has been announced for the Home and Leisure Expo, which organisers hope will grow into an international event in the coming years. Home and Leisure Expo organiser and Bay Events director Graeme Martin says the Baypark Blokart Charity Open will be held on the State Highway side of the main parking area flanking TECT Arena – for a variety of good causes. “Everyone races on behalf of a charity so the money goes to the charity at the end of the day.” Graeme says the idea is fitting,

seeing as though the crafts are manufactured in the Bay and the craze began here. The show is one of two main sponsors of the racing, and organisers have stumped up with almost $3000 worth of prizes. The new race has been listed with the New Zealand Blokart Association, and Graeme hopes it will grow into a two day event at next year’s show. Bay Blokart club president Peter Sheath says blokarts will be present at the Home and Leisure Show for each of the three days, with the charity race to take place on Saturday, September 22.

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Family mourn loss of shot cat The Tauranga family of a cat shot eight times are mourning the loss of their family pet after having it put down.

short everywhere else with ear rings in his left ear. The man is described as wearing a blue jacket with white stripes and knee high shorts with a Maori design down both sides. He also had black running shoes.

Jo would like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts during the very sad time for the family.

Bureta resident Jo Oxenham took the 16-year-old cat Maverick to the vet on Wednesday afternoon to be put down after an x-ray revealed it was riddled with slug gun pellets. Jo says Maverick was loved by the whole family and it will be a huge loss. “He wasn’t just a cat to us but a huge part of our family,” says Jo. “He was put to rest last night. He will be greatly missed. R.I.P Mav.”

Psa spreads to Coromandel The kiwifruit disease Psa-V has been found for the first time in the Coromandel region and four vines of the new gold variety G9 have been removed. Kiwifruit Vine Health chief executive Barry O’Neil says the vines, planted in 2010, were on a 9hectare orchard in Whenuakite and KVH has established a ‘controlled area’ within a 10 kilometre radius of the infected orchard. “As this is the first reported incidence of Psa in the region, the owner and manager decided the best action to take was to remove the affected and adjoining vines back to the graft,” says Barry. “That is despite the fact G9, like the other new variety, G3 is believed to be more tolerant of the disease than the original gold fruit Hort16A. “It is unclear how long the vine had been infected but the owner and manager are astute orchardists and have done everything they needed to do in the use of crop management and protective sprays against Psa.”

Former DJ fined for molesting teen A Tauranga man who admitted to molesting a teenage boy in the 1970s and 1980s will spend the next seven months on home detention. Former radio DJ Graeme Parsonage, 64, appeared in the Tauranga District Court on Tuesday after earlier pleading guilty to indecent assault and sexual conduct with a young person under the age of 16. The charges relate to a period of offending stretching from January 1970 to March 1982. The court was told the molesting began when a 12-year-old boy accepted an invitation by Parsonage for a behind the scenes tour of a show at Radio Taranaki. The offending continued each time the victim visited the station, with the victim also being molested while walking and driving with the offender.

Budget help requests double Tough financial times are hitting Western Bay families hard with annual new cases dealt with by the Tauranga Budget Advisory doubling in the past four years. The service, which has just celebrated its 40th birthday, helped 1741 new cases in the 2012 financial year – well up on 1165 cases last year and more than double the 831 helped in 2009. Earliest figures available for the service show it had 78 new cases in 1989. Service coordinator Diane Bruin say the service is helping a lot more wage and salary earners who are struggling to make ends meet. “A lot of this is due to the unexpected, such as illness where they haven’t got any medical insurance or provision should they get sick. We often see unexpected expenses like this tipping people over.” Diane says it is the same with unexpected job losses

and redundancies, often meaning people cannot meet their commitments. “Putting away even $5 a week as emergency money is welcome when the car breaks down.” She says the service is also seeing more people in insolvencies due to this lack of preparation for the unexpected, along with the poor economy and easy access to credit. “For the people that seek assistance early we can help them plan for the future and manage outstanding debt before it becomes too difficult. But if it is not dealt with the only option may be insolvency or mortgagee sale.” Statistics show total arrears owed by clients has grown steadily from $212,660 in 1989, to $5,717,667 in 2012 – with a $1,341,500 jump during the past year. Budget service: Ph 578 0969. By Hamish Carter

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Gender equality – of sorts An all-male fraternity is raising by the Freemason’s involvement. “I happen to think it’s awesome funds to help a young lady in an all-female fraternity earn an award that an organisation of male-only members is helping out an that’s been more than four years organisation of in the making. Mount Maunganui Freefemale-only members. masons Lodge is holding a “There is a garage/boot sale on Saturday, feeling that September 8 at Hairini Freemasonry Masonic Centre, to help is an ageing Megan Jenkins, of Te Puke, organisacomplete the final tion element of her Girl Guiding Queen’s Guide Award. Girl Guide ranger leader Ami Willmoth is Megan Jenkins and Joanna Burch. blown away

and I know that they are putting a massive of effort into attracting younger members into their organisation, so it’s even more awesome they are investing in the future through our youth.” To complete the award, the 17-year-old must organise and lead a party of six on an exploration or expedition. The sale, to also feature a sausage sizzle, refreshments and kids’ entertainment, will run from 10-2pm. Phone Tony Allen, 07 552 5499 or Kelvin Wilmoth, 07 574 8131, from more information. By Ben Guild

Speaking up, Toastmasters compete Top speakers from around Tauranga will go head-tohead on Tuesday with humorous and impromptu ‘table topic’ speech competitions. The competition will see winners from Toastmaster clubs in division D3 compete for a chance to speak at the regional finals. Excel Toastmaster Club president Steffi Mueller encourages anyone interested to attend and learn from competitors, saying the night promises a range of lively and entertaining stories.

Another award for Maketu photographer Andy Belcher of Andy’s Lens fame is on a roll. The Maketu photographer, who recently won second place in the 2012 Creative Asia Travel Photographer of the Year Awards, won the People’s Choice Award at the Te Puke 2012 Business Excellence Awards on August 31. Andy is thrilled to have won the most hotly contested award, especially since his was the only Maketu business to be nominated.

“Speech contests are an important part of the Toastmasters educational programme, providing an opportunity for Toastmasters to gain speaking experience, as well as an opportunity for others to learn by observing proficient speakers.” The competition will take place at The Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt. Maunganui, from 6.30-8.30pm. Queries to Steffi Mueller: email steffi@motivation4u. co.nz or phone 07 574 8404

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dollar they put towards their goals. Once they’ve had a listen to me they are a lot more conscious of looking for ways to save. “There is definitely always something that you can do to solve your problems. There is always an answer but it may not be the answer you want.” While finding the answer to financial difficulties can be difficult to swallow, she says getting into money problems does not mean you have failed and regularly sees people transformed through the process of dealing with a budget crisis. Peggy also takes free money management courses through Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Peggy’s next public talk is at the Katikati Community Resource Centre, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati on Thursday September 13 from 10.30-12.30am. To register attendance phone 07 549 0399. By Hamish Carter

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Competing for rooms: AIMS visitor boost The no vacancy sign will be going up at motels around Tauranga this week with about 6000 visitors in town for the AIMS Games. Motel Association Tauranga branch president Gail Fagan says moteliers are delighted to have the busy week ahead after what had been a tough year. “It’s definitely been a downturn over the whole year with the Rena and the poor summer, so we are hoping this is the start of a great summer.” AIMS Games tournament director Vicki Semple says a quick analysis has shown the event brings in more than $6 million to the region, but says a full economic impact study had not been undertaken on the event. Vicki says with 89 per cent of the 7200 involved in the

games coming from outside the Western Bay area their spending on accommodation, meals and other expenses offered a “significant” economic boost to the area. Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Max Mason says all events, including the AIMS Games, are important to Tauranga and underline the need for another hotel and expanded convention facilities in the city, despite the recent cancellation of plans for a new hotel in Durham St. “Events are a very important part of our economy – and the more of them we build the more it makes the case that we need the infrastructure and facilities to support these types of events and you can say exactly the same thing for conferences.” Tourism BOP general manger Rhys Arrowsmith echoed this, saying as event opportunities

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shrubs, weeding and doing a general spruce up ready for planting out new plants as they become available during the spring, cleaning up rubbish and leaves and tidying up all those herbaceous plants. September is the time to put a first spray on the lawns to kill the prickle weed that has recently germinated. The idea is to kill the plants before they flower and produce the seed, as it is the seed that has the prickle on. For a good control spray soon and then again late October, that should keep the lawn free of the prickles. Another job, for those with apple and pear trees, is to hang out a Codling Moth trap. These are used to trap and monitor the

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Donation boosts Athenree environment Waihi Beach Environment Society spokesman Brian Hepenstall says they have a regular group of volunteers for projects like this, but they will definitely need some outside help due to the number of plants. “Department of Conservation is right behind the event and will be providing refreshments, so it’s an open invitation to put on some gumboots, bring a spade, and celebrate Conservation

Week with some hands-on work.” The planting day will run from 12-3pm on Sunday, marking the end of Conservation Week – a national programme of events promoted by the Department of Conservation. The reserve is located on Steele Rd, the entrance is next to the Waiau River Bridge. Volunteers should bring gumboots and a spade but spades will be available.

Volunteers planting during Conservation Week at Athenree in 2009. Photo by Pete Huggins

Athenree Wildlife Reserve’s environmental restoration will get a major boost this spring with the donation of 3500 native plants. About 100 volunteers are being sought to take part in a public planting day on Sunday, September 16 to plant the plants, donated by Newmont Waihi Gold. DOC’s biodiversity ranger in Tauranga Dan Rapson

says they are seeing some great success in restoring the retired farmland into natural habitat along the Waiau River at Athenree. “The result of the work will be an increase in the amount of food and shelter available for birds, lizards and insects, and it’ll help to crowd out weeds like gorse and blackberry. “Volunteers have already been trapping animal pests in the reserve, so it’s becoming a great place for rare native birds such as bittern and fernbird.”

Gardens galore in 2012 Garden & Artfest Julie Ivermee’s city garden will feature in this year’s Garden & Artfest.

The programme for the 2012 Garden & Artfest in the Bay of Plenty has been launched, revealing a comprehensive event line-up with its core attraction the Garden Trail. This year the festival gardens are an interesting mix of old favourites and newcomers, with nearly half the 60 plus gardens in the festival first-time festival par-

ticipants. They range from small city gardens to rambling country and coastal grounds, from formal structured gardens to eclectic quirky ones. In recognition of increasing urbanisation there are more city gardens in the festival than previously, gardens which demonstrate the variety which can be created in a small space. While most are open for four days during the festival, a selection city gardens will open only for the busiest days, Friday and Saturday.

City gardening will also be the focus of the Urban Rooftop Garden in Tauranga city with several exhibitors showing how the ‘urban jungle’ can be greened, how a tiny courtyard or decks can become a city oasis. The Garden & Artfest starts November 1, the garden trail runs November 5-11. Tickets are on sale with early bird specials throughout September. www.gardenandartfest.co.nz

Conserve the environment too Our economic system assumes that the environment can and will maintain itself, with a bit of help from the RMA. Evidence that the assumption is wrong includes polluted rivers, frequent flooding, silt-laden estuaries, failed fisheries, lost species, and more. Our governance separates conservation from environment, and assigns land management to Conservation. But DOC is not resourced to manage the landscapes that it has responsibility for. Last year, the govern-

ment spent almost as much on motorway consultants as on the entire DoC annual budget. We have failed to understand that conservation is not just about kakapo. It is also about an environment that delivers fresh water, pollination for horticulture, forests for all to enjoy, kai moana in the estuaries, and management of environmental hazards. The obsession with building infrastructure has caused us to lose sight of Aotearoa. To be genuinely clean and green, we must give teeth to the RMA, reboot our environmental management, and resource DOC properly.

Proud to support Conservation Week 2012 To find out more about the great parks in the Western Bay please visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/Parks/Walks or contact our community development team on 571 8008 to learn more about environmental initiatives council is progressing in your neighbourhood.

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Love your parks • Otanewainuku Forest - near Oropi. Treat yourself to a short walk through this virgin unlogged forest, home to a profusion of native birds. Pest control is conducted by the Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust - see www.kiwitrust.org. Please - no dogs! This is a kiwi zone. • Karangahake Gorge. Marvel at the beauty of nature in this historic river gorge, explore the underground tunnels along the Karangahake Windows Walk, or cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail. • Orokawa Bay - Waihi Beach. Escape along this stunning headland walkway to the tranquil Orokawa Bay (also a dog-free zone please). Coastal pohutukawa forest drops down to the sandy shore. Unfortunately this is not a swimming beach - so sit back and enjoy the view!

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Grounded play A Tauranga-based Waikato University researcher hopes her report on how children use playgrounds will be considered when Tauranga City Council investigates design options for the new waterfront playground. Dr Rebecca Sargisson studied how children used 56 counciloperated playgrounds throughout the North Island during summer, and concluded that the best include water, sand, spinning, swings, natural elements and features which promote cooperative behaviour. She concludes that few North Island playgrounds offer all these options. It was found that most playgrounds provide swings (most popular), slides (popular) and climbing (less popular), while very few deliberately incorporate natural features or water in their design. Playgrounds that include a large variety of natural features, which are not visually separated from the play space, encourage the most engagement with nature by children, says Rebecca. “Studies have shown that children are more likely to engage with the natural features when they are an integral part of the playground, and not separated. New

0.1 per cent per child per hour, with a failure to provide shade leading to the under-use of slides, which were frequently hot to the touch. It was found that older children still use playgrounds, although older girls seem poorly served by the emphasis on skate parks and sporting activities.

A boy, aged about 14, readies himself to jump from the top of the swings in a Marton playground. Zealand is very bad at this. Almost all our playgrounds are situated inside a bark or rubber surround with trees clearly outside this area, which implicitly discourages children to incorporate them into their play - although some still do. The playgrounds in Switzerland were the polar opposite, with the play equipment built around and amongst the trees.” The report considers how risk can be managed. It theorises that if risk is removed, then challenges are too, with children resorting to using playground equipment in unintended ways. Accident events in the study were rare, with a minor risk of injury of

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Creating x-factor flavours There are favourite flavours that go together, like bacon and eggs, chicken and corn, mushrooms and blue cheese. This week we are going to cover blue cheese, often referred to by children as ‘stinky cheese’. The distinctive smell of blue cheese comes from the penicillium added to the curds or veined through the cheese before maturation. For many the smell is off putting – after all it smells

the same as stinky footwear – and so they never try it. It was the same for me for many years, until I tried a pizza with shaved ham, gorgonzola and mushrooms: a marriage of flavours that rocked my world. Since that time I have incorporated mushrooms, blue cheese and ham in several different creations and yet none have captured the original taste from that pizza. The reason maybe is that I didn’t have as much passion, or love of creation, as the person who created the x-factor when that pizza was made.

Yes, there is such a thing. Have you ever had a bad coffee when the barista is having a bad day? Food ingredients put together following a recipe can taste better when there is the x-factor involved. Many of the homemade relishes, spreads, jams and sauces available at the Tauranga Farmers’ Market are put together with passion and love and it shines through in the product. This week’s recipe uses Lavish Foods’ Blue Cheese Addiction as a flavour base for crispy pancakes with

ham, mushroom and blue cheese.

Crispy Pancake of Blue Cheese, Mushroom, Ham Ingredients Pancake mix Makes six pancakes 3 eggs 1cup milk 100g plain flour Filling 1 tub Lavish Foods’ Blue Cheese Addiction 200g sliced mushrooms 100ml cream 150g shaved ham Knob of butter Breadcrumbs Extra milk 1 egg, beaten Method Make the pancakes by whisking eggs and milk together then pouring into the flour which you have formed a well in the centre of. Add extra milk if required to make a thin batter. Cook the pancakes and allow to cool. While they are cooling, sauté the mushrooms in a knob of butter. Cook well then add cream

and reduce. When mushrooms are ready, add the blue cheese addiction. Lay some shaved ham on each pancake, then spoon a pile of mushroom and blue cheese mix. Roll up into a parcel and rest in the fridge until set, for about an hour. Remove pancake parcels from the fridge. Dust with flour then egg wash with beaten egg and a little milk. Dip into breadcrumbs to coat and return to fridge to set. To serve, cook pancake on both sides then place in a moderate oven for 15-20 minutes. Serve with salad greens to make a filling main course dish.

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Active medicine for the heart Verna Atkins is living proof that exercise is great medicine for the heart. The 78-year-old has not only become medication-free after years of taking pills to keep her blood pressure down, but has

Exercise has helped Verna Atkins, 78, improve her heart health.

minton, squash, boxing, golf and waka ama. It is hoped 50 women will get involved this year. Each year the local branch of the Heart Foundation spreads the women’s heart health message by collaborating with Sport Bay of Plenty in its ‘Play in the Bay’ initiative, which aims at enticing people to get involved in regular physical activity by focusing on a different activity area each month. Registrations can be made by phoning Nicki at Sport BOP, 07 578 0016. Registrations close Wednesday, September 13 and tickets cost $50 for four one-hour coaching sessions in any of the above sports. There is a maximum of 10 participants in each group and two classes in each activity.

also tramped some of New Zealand’s greatest walks. But Verna hasn’t always been in such good health. She was prescribed medication for her high blood pressure in her 40s. With six children and a family history of the condition, things were not looking good. But thanks to her dedicated walking regime, she enjoys her 78-year-old, healthy heart. Many people don’t realise heart disease is responsible for four times as many deaths each year as breast cancer. That is why the Heart Foundation’s Go Red for Women campaign is trying to raise awareness of women’s heart disease. The foundation is looking for women to participate in the Love Your Heart Women’s Series which will run for four weeks beginning on September 17 and will involve coaching sessions for bad-

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En garde Fencers (from left) Ben Dovaston, Freya Wyeth, Jesse James, Sport BOP recreation advisor Nicki Scott, Ashley Williams, Callum Tregurtha Nairn and Bailey Wood. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Fencing is one of the many fun activities anyone can try their hand at in this month’s Sports BOP Play in the Bay programme. By Hamish Carter

This month the programme’s theme is ‘Activate’ – offering a wide range of activities to encourage people to get up and active with fun sports or exercise. En Garde Fencing Club, which ran its first classes in July, is running classes for anyone aged over eight who is interested in trying their hand at the ancient sport. Instructor Anthony Mair says there has been a particularly good response from students aged 11-16, and had just launched a weekly adult programme. Anthony says the sport is like “chess at speed” because you need to plan your

tactics ahead and says it is also good for helping develop fine motor skills. The introduction to sword fencing, using foils in the classic French style, will be held at Papamoa College Gym on Saturday, August 8 in two separate sessions (3-4pm or 4-5pm). Details Anthony Mair 027 2858133. Another activity kicking off this month is aimed at those wanting to run non-stop to the top of Mauao. The 10-week programme being run organised by Mount Joggers and Walkers, which is suited for people of all fitness levels, starts this Tuesday. Runners meet at the May St Scout Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays for sessions from 9.15-10.30am to build up their fitness. Details: Jill Fuller 578 4493. The programme calendar is available at www.sportbop.co.nz/playinthebay

Deprivation not the key to good health Good health and lifestyle change is not about depriving yourself of the things you enjoy. Anna Rolleston and the team at The Cardiac Clinic have an innovative philosophy – and it includes being able to enjoy the treats in life. The Cardiac Clinic opened in April 2010, supported by the Heart Foundation with an aim to provide sustainable lifestyle change programmes that fit with a person’s current lifestyle, yet provide health improvements and reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and other lifestyle related conditions. “Lifestyle change can be hard. Often we choose the ‘quick-fix

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Sunday 9th September to Friday 14th September 2012 Olympic gold medallist Mahe Drysdale is to open the AIMS Games on Sunday with fellow London Games’ success story Sarah Walker, before about 6000 young athletes compete in the coming week.

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Olympics medallists to inspire future champs Olympics medallists Mahe Drysdale and Sarah Walker are geared to open the ninth annual NZCT AIMS GAMES International Sporting Championships this weekend. The opening ceremony takes place on Sunday, September 9 in front of more than 6000 excited and motivated Year Seven and Eight athletes from across New Zealand at TECT Arena in Mount Maunganui. Tournament directory Vicki Semple says having both Mahe and Sarah attend is going to be such a thrill for all the athletes.

“It will really set the theme for the games and I’m absolutely delighted Mahe and Sarah have taken time out of their very busy schedules to come along.” As Mahe and Sarah both attended local Bay of Plenty intermediate schools they have a strong commitment to the region and continue to support athletes and events in the area, she says. Sarah attended Kawerau Putauaki School and principal Noel More is delighted she will be at the Opening Ceremony. “Sarah is a great role model for our students to look up to. She’s always been a neat kid and with her great achievements, definitely something for the students to aspire towards.”

There will also be displays of entertainment throughout the ceremony showcasing talented artists from around the regions, beginning at 6pm with a powerful performance from the Otumoetai Intermediate Kapa Haka group. The Fairplay promise will be read out for all participants to reflect on before they enter the competition phase of the games – starting with ‘good sport is about positive attitude’ and ending with ‘ give it heaps’. The NZCT AIMS GAMES runs from September 9-14 and includes 165 schools (two from Australia), more than 6000 athletes and 1200 coaches, managers and supporters participating in 16 sporting codes.

Burly boys against bullying

Phil Burleigh signs an autograph on a ‘Bully No More’ card for Lucas Darling, 11, from Katikati. In another New Zealand first, the camTauranga Safe City, in conjunction paign includes anti-bullying messages in with an engaged BOP Steamers te reo which will soon be replicated on the organisation, is making serious playing cards. Programme manager Raewyn Mortensen strides with an anti-bullying tribute to the Steamers organisation, campaign ticking off national firsts. paid and Ben Smith and coach Kevin Schuler in particular, saying the cards are proving a hit The Steamers have already joined the with youngsters. worldwide protest fighting violence against “I have people on google searching my women by gaining special dispensation to name and ringing me,” says Raewyn. sport white ribbons on their jerseys – and The initiative has also allowed thousands are the only New Zealand province to do so. of tickets to Steamers games to be given Now, the side is throwing its collecaway to children and their families – tive weight behind the ‘Bully No More’ something which will be replicated for campaign, in which cards sporting Steamthe upcoming Steamers home game in ers players and anti-bullying messages are Tauranga against Wellington on distributed along with education to school September 25. students by their rugby heroes.

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Swim school with a difference Liz Cummings (nee van Welie) and her husband Greg Cummings wanted to provide a swim school in Tauranga with significant points of difference. When they opened Liz van Welie Swim School in 2011, the research and investment they put in resulted in a quality learn to swim programme providing the highest quality water for all ages.

Now, children as young as three months old are enjoying being exposed to water for the very first time. “The major focus in early childhood learn-to-swim is educating the parents,” says Liz. “We teach them the dif-

ferent holds and cue words that reinforce the brain development in their child.” Liz says they have tremendous staff who share their values in quality teaching. “From our parents and babies class through to the

More patchy and harder Since last week and during last weekend recreational fishing in the Western Bay of Plenty has grown more patchy and harder. Arch McTainsh (Enterprise) last Friday and Saturday found the tarakihi fishing in the Middle Ground slow and the at times three-metre swell added to the difficulties. However in the end most of the anglers did land 10 tarakihi each. Some also landed one or two snapper, kahawai, trevally, and John Dory. Although overall the anglers had a respectable tally they did have to work at it. Garth Le Lievre (Deepstar) had a very good day early last week in the

Middle Ground. By 9am most had their tarakihi limit and catches were almost 100 per cent tarakihi. Last weekend however it had really toughened up apparently almost everywhere. Saturday at Mayor it was hard going to get three bluenose. Around Motiti it was also harder, although there did appear to be still plenty of tarakihi at a few spots. Brett Keller (Manutere) last Friday and Saturday in the Middle Ground had to make several moves to cope with the swell, strong wind and current, but overall they caught a satisfactory amount of tarakihi. Saturday the conditions eased and they ventured Outside but found the fishing even harder until

they found outside Motiti some ‘not too bad’ productive spots. Sam Underwood (Miss Fleur - S & S Dive & Fishing Charters) found plenty of tarakihi and snapper in the Middle Ground last Saturday, and on a couple of other trips earlier last week. Our Papamoa veteran kontiki fisher says that Western Bay of Plenty Beach Fishing had recently become a lot harder. The best he had heard of recently was a 1200metres out kontiki which brought in three gurnard and twp snapper. One or two kontikis were bringing in one or two kahawai. A surfcaster spokesman said that Papamoa Beach surfcasters had landed a few kahawai last weekend.

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Dealing to dem dry bones Remember the children’s song Dry Bones? The chorus starts with “the toe bone connected to the heel bone”.

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produce inflammatory chemicals especially prostaglandins and cytokines. Nutritional therapy would take a wider view and try to reduce unwanted inflammation throughout the body by restricting inflammatory immune system compounds and increase our own anti-inflammatory compounds. I have no doubt that over time she will see a reduction of inflammation of the bursa and a restoration of normal hip function. Of course the real bonus is that it will help every joint, every tissue and every cell, not just the sore hip. This approach is very complementary with prescribed medicines as the medication can reduce symptoms and make us more comfortable while the nutrients get to work on damaged body systems. 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 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

Celebrating adult learning in the Bay Adult learning was celebrated on Thursday with 13 awards and commendations given out to Tauranga people who are changing their lives. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic adult and community network organiser Judi Honeyfield says the awards recognise the hard work and effort put in by adult learners. “We are so pleased to see so many people continuing to engage in education during their adult lives. It can be extremely hard work but they get out there and learn new skills, and many go on to share their skills and teach others.” Polytechnic automotive group leader Sean Squires was ‘ecstatic’ about the commendation as an innovative provider. “We recognise the need for our students to continue their studies

after leaving our full-time programmes and have developed an innovative managed apprenticeship system,” said Sean. The awards, given out by Tauranga mayor Stuart Crosby as part of Adult Learners’ Week, included categories for outstanding learners and education providers. The top award for Innovative Provider went to home-based care provider Enliven. Winners in the Outstanding Adult Learners category included awards for Derek Te Aotonga, Napawan Williams, Penny Deane and Ridley Cox as well as commendations for Kessie Kohu, Andrew Cooper and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Environmental Management Class Year Two. Three awards went to Frances Denz, Mike Scott and Ra Winiata for Exceptional Adult Educators as well as a commendation for Jon Stewart.

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Walking a fine line Colin Hewens, who will embark on a five day frugal diet in late-September for charity, has begun budgeting the meagre $2.25 per day he will be afforded.

will cost $1.84 for the five days, while spreads for the bread will cost $.71. Homemade crackers, fruit and teabags bring the five day total to $21.48 – a surplus of $1.02 – which the pair plans to spend on extra fruit and teabags whenever possible. He will live under the internationally Colin says the prices quoted recognised poverty line from September were largely taken from the online 24-28 as part of a worldwide initiaCountdown shopping database, so tive intended to raise awareness and he will shop around at bulk stores to understanding of the $1.4 billion people see if he can find more competitive currently living under such restraints. prices. Colin and friend Steve plan on pooling So far, Colin has raised $275 for their money and will have $22.50 to the cause through sponsors and spend during the five days. donations – still $225 short of his Their porridge, consisting of $.35 target of $500. Colin Hewens is preparing to live under the worth of oats, $.01 of salt, $.76 of milk A total of $53,718 had been raised international poverty line. Photo by Tracy Hardy. and $.19 of fruit will cost $1.31 a day or as of the beginning of the week. $6.55 for the So far, more than 500 New five days. Zealanders have signed up to take part, including All Blacks great Curry and rice, with onions, brown lentils, curry paste, salt and Jonah Lomu. For more details visit www.live belowtheline.com/nz oil will cost $1.79 per day or $8.97 for the five days. or to sponsor Colin, email him at col.hewens@orcon.net.nz Bread, made of wheat flour, wholemeal flour, oil, yeast and salt By Ben Guild

The aromas leading the blind

Ailsa Aislabie leads blind husband Rob as he pushes a wheel barrow on a previous planting day.

The constantly evolving TECT Park is set to transform again next weekend thanks to a Lions tree grove visually impaired planting morning. Organiser Pam Hawkins says a designated area will come alive to smell and touch due to the large number of ‘touchy-feely’ and scented plants and shrubs ready for planting. Rob Aislabie is the coordinator for Rotorua and will bring three or four visually-impaired people with him, bringing the number to between 10-20. The planting will take a couple of hours and will be followed by lunch at the Arrivals Centre. Those planning on attending are advised to bring suitable clothing and footwear and are reminded that cell phone coverage in the area is poor. Those attending will meet at the TECT Park Arrivals Centre on September 15 at 10.30am. By Ben Guild

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Parents key to tackling abuse Parents are not given full education on drug and alcohol abuse because we live in such a politically correct world, says Amped4life managing director Pat Buckley, who will speak in Papamoa on September 19. Pat, who founded Amped4life in 2002, wants to include parents in teens’ education about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and the importance of making good choices. Papamoa Colleges’ parents and friends group has joined forces with Pat in his programme that will educate both teens and parents about

the decisions young people are facing today. So far, the programme has targeted only college aged students but has been adapted to be made available for parents as well. Pat says the bottom line is that people shape their future by their choices, both positive and negative. “We need to encourage our young people to take ownership of their own lives.” He says teenagers need to be wise about their decisions and it is important they are warned about the potential dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. “We need to help them (parents) understand all tell-tale signs of drug

and alcohol abuse.” Pat speaks from a lifetime of experience. As of March 2012, he has witnessed 53 friends die prematurely through drug, alcohol and substance abuse. Two of the 53 friends Pat has lost include his girlfriend and best friend, who were killed on the same day in a motorcycle crash. The pair died after they had been drinking at a pub for several hours then got on a motorbike. Pat’s best friend veered across the road’s centre line and was killed instantly. Pat’s girlfriend died in her sister’s arms. Pat says the first mistake they made was that they drove while intoxi-

cated. The second was removing their helmets. This year Pat has spoken to more than 15,000 people, bringing credible and powerful examples from his experience and providing information on the implications of bad decisions to those making them and those affected by them. The two-hour programme is open to everyone from 7-9pm in the college’s theatre, 151 Doncaster Drive, Papamoa. Tickets cost $5 each, with proceeds going towards programmes to support youth at risk. Tickets can be purchased directly from the college reception. For more details visit: www.papamoacollege.school.nz

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Man guilty of indecent assault A Tauranga man has been found guilty by jury on a charge of indecent assault after he kissed a woman on the neck during what she thought was a job interview.

This letter is addressed to the communities of the Bay of Plenty to advise, following our visit in July, that the owners and insurers of the Rena are committed to dealing with the grounding in a responsible way. Consultation has begun on the effects of future options for the wreck with representatives of tangata whenua and with social, environmental, economic and commercial input from the community. If your group has not been contacted or you have any particular aspect you want to tell us about, or you wish to receive future newsletters – please contact us at the free phone number or address below. We currently have a US salvage company (Resolve) working to reduce the bow section of the wreck to one metre below the low tide level. Braemar Howells Unimar are also continuing to recover cargo and debris around the wreck and whenever needed, from the beaches. Expenditure on the project to date has brought employment and more than NZ$70m into the local economy. The stern section of the Rena lies in deep water alongside the Astrolabe Reef (Otaiti) – with the rudder at about 65m deep. The uppermost parts of the structure sit about 10m below the breaking surf. It is a difficult and dangerous environment to operate in all but the best of weather and a safety zone around the salvage operation is necessary for health and safety reasons. Stage two of the offshore operation is progressing well and involves a process of cutting up small pieces of steel and removing them by helicopter. This has never been done at other wreck sites and the weather in the Bay of Plenty has, and will no doubt continue to, present major challenges. This has added significantly to the time it would otherwise take to do this work; but the delays are giving us an insight into how well the reef can recover. Although there are many technical and logistical challenges ahead of us – the overriding considerations are that the work is done safely, without injury to any of the brave people working in a dynamic environment on a platform inclined at 33 degrees, which is usually wet and treacherous.

We have engaged a local consultancy team to undertake a review of what is appropriate for the future of the wreck. They will be collating technical reports from many experts on the environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts of the options that exist for what will remain of the vessel once Resolve’s work is completed. The options that may be available range from the removal of as much ship and debris as modern technology safely permits; to a combination of removal and making safe parts of the wreck so that it can become inhabited as an artiﬁcial reef, already populated with marine species. The complete wreck removal would take several years and involve large salvage equipment having the potential to impact on the area around the reef. This means we have to consider all other options as well. We anticipate that another bulletin will be sent out in the near future to provide further information and advise of Open Days at which our team’s ﬁndings can be explained to the local communities. We want to hear your views and concerns.

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As I said, the owners and insurers of the Rena wish to advance this project on Astrolabe Reef (Otaiti) in a responsible way. How this can best be done is still not clear to us and to those working with us. Thank you for taking the time to read this bulletin and for the eﬀorts of your communities since the Rena ran aground on 5 October last year. Sincerely,

John D. Owen Senior Claims Manager “The Swedish Club” Insurers for the owners – Daina Shipping Co.

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Caltex Greerton manager Sandeep Tennyson, 33, was sentenced in the Tauranga District Court this week to four months community detention and nine months supervision. Tennyson was facing a charge of indecent assault in relation to an incident on September 10, 2011, where he approached a woman on the forecourt of the service station saying to her had a job for her. Court documents show he contacted her after suggesting she submit her CV and said he would pick her up for a job interview. Having recently lost a full-time job, the woman agreed and thought Tennyson would take her to the service station for an interview. Instead he drove her to his home and offered a beer. Sitting on the couch the woman started asking questions about the job when Tennyson made unwanted sexual advances, kissing her on the neck and telling her he had a crush on her. After refusing his advances and pushing him away on several occasions, Tennyson apologised for his actions and drove the woman home. As part of his sentence, Tennyson has been ordered to pay the woman $1000 in reparation.

The captain and first officer of the containership Rena are freed from jail and have been deported to the Philippines. Master Mauro Balomaga, 44, and navigational officer Leonil Relon, 37, were sentenced to seven months in jail in May after earlier pleading guilty to operating a vessel in a manner likely to cause danger, discharging a contaminant, and altering ship documents. Because they are non-violent crimes the men become eligible for parole after serving half their sentences. Balomaga’s lawyer Paul Mabey QC says the pair served their sentences in Waikeria prison, but on Wednesday were transferred to Auckland prison for convenience of the transfer to an aircraft.

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Faculty of Education News From the Dean: University predicts teacher shortage looming :

Preparing future teachers is becoming more important than ever before as predictions on school roll totals up to the year 2030 show New Zealand will be facing a teacher shortage in the next few years.

PROFESSOR ROGER MOLTZEN

Ministry of Education data shows students enrolled in primary schools will increase steadily until 2019, by which time there will be 44,500 more students than in 2011. Faculty of Education Dean Professor Roger Moltzen says there’s no better time to enrol in a quality teacher education programme.

“School rolls are already increasing so students who begin their studies in 2013 are likely to face excellent job prospects by the time they graduate at the end of 2015.” Professor Moltzen says at the beginning of 2016 approximately 1,150 additional primary teachers will be needed around the country to cope with the increased enrolments, based on an average class size of 27 students. The crunch time for secondary teachers is expected around 2019 when enrolments begin to escalate steadily and reach a peak in 2024. Figures show New Zealand is at the end of a downward trend of falling school rolls. However a gradual increase in birth rates since 2004, and particularly from 2007, means the country will see large cohorts begin entering primary school over the next few years. Professor Moltzen says a number of trends point to a teacher shortage in the next few years.

“Other factors such as the numbers of teachers nearing retirement age and the large numbers of graduates who move overseas or seek employment in other professions will also have a huge impact on the scenarios.” Further evidence is shown in population projections. By 2031 New Zealand will have a population of over 5 million people, with numbers in the Auckland region rising by over 500,000 – the biggest increase in the country – followed by a growth of over 130,000 people in the Waikato Bay of Plenty region, according to predictions from the National Infrastructure Unit. “Teaching is an important, rewarding and highly soughtafter profession and current data shows well-trained, enthusiastic teachers are likely to be in continuous demand for some time to come.”

Postgraduate study options in healthy demand While Government may have shelved current plans to make teacher education a postgraduate qualification, the University’s Associate Dean of Teacher Education says Waikato always has teacher education programmes available to cater for people looking for study options at a higher level. Beverley Cooper says many teachers are taking the opportunity to study at postgraduate level and the University offers a range of programmes, including summer school and online options, at both the Tauranga and Hamilton campuses.

teachers and we will be looking carefully at how this can be supported effectively and ensure that we are positioned to introduce it when appropriate,” Mrs Cooper says. At postgraduate level, the University’s Tauranga campus offers a range of papers including Mathematics Education, Educational Leadership, and Coaching and Mentoring. In January the campus will run a summer school

programme aimed at health and physical education teachers interested in beginning their masters study. Mrs Cooper says it is often an expectation that people seeking promotion to leadership positions in schools have postgraduate qualifications. To find out more about teacher education at the University of Waikato phone 0800 WAIKATO.

“Our programmes offer excellent opportunities for professional development and lead onto postgraduate diplomas or masters degrees. These qualifications enable teachers to think deeply about, and reflect on, their teaching and in doing so, support their practice,” she says. Prior to this year’s budget it was announced that teacher education would become a postgraduate qualification by 2015, meaning that a person would need a degree before they applied to become a teacher. Recently the Government deferred these plans advising that teacher education would remain in its current form for the immediate future but that there will continue to be further discussion with stakeholders. Currently the University offers a range of teacher education programmes including: three-year Bachelor of Teaching programmes in primary and early childhood, four-year conjoint programmes in primary and secondary, and oneyear graduate diploma programmes in primary, secondary and early childhood for people who already hold a degree. Two-year programmes for career changers intending to become technology teachers are unique to Waikato. “Each pathway caters for a wide range of different groups and different needs, and we will continue to offer all of these high quality programmes into the future. “We can see that a new postgraduate teacher education qualification will be appropriate for some prospective

STUDY OPTIONS: The University of Waikato, Tauranga offers a range of teacher education programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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Faculty of Education News Tutor role spurs life-changing decision to teach Denise Edmonds had never considered teaching her calling until she spent a year tutoring secondary students in England and suddenly made a ‘lifechanging’ decision. Inspired to make teaching her career, she scrapped plans to continue with her travels, sent off her application to the University of Waikato and by the beginning of 2010 was in Tauranga embarking on her Graduate Diploma of Teaching – Secondary. “Teaching totally grabbed me and I couldn’t wait to get home and start the course. It was a life-changing decision and I’ve never looked back.” Denise now teaches junior and senior English at Mount Maunganui College as well as junior drama and says despite first day jitters, she quickly found her feet and absolutely loves her job. “The course set me up extremely well to get out there and apply for positions and start teaching. We had lots of practical assignments and placements in schools so you know exactly what you’re going to face on the job.” Denise, 27, completed her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English and Film, TV and Media Studies at the University of Auckland, and said she chose to study in Tauranga because she was attracted to the smaller class sizes as well as living in the Bay of Plenty. “It was a huge advantage having a smaller group because the lecturer was able to connect with each of us individually and provided excellent advice and support.” During the one-year course, students cover themes such as the New Zealand curriculum, assessment, qualifications, school organisation, teaching and learning processes, educational issues and practices. Students are also assigned specialist tutors to work through curriculum papers in the subject they intend to teach and gain full-time practical teaching experience in local secondary schools. To find out more about the Graduate Diploma of Teaching – Secondary at the University of Waikato in Tauranga, phone Ashley Brown on 07 577 0620 extn 7504.

Educational research flourishes in the Bay of Plenty Income generated from research conducted by the University of Waikato exceeded $30 million last year and at a function for stakeholders in July, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford reported the increase is being seen particularly in the Bay of Plenty. Partnership and Liaison Manager Dr Nigel Calder says several research projects working alongside local schools are currently underway at the University’s Tauranga campus. “Our Tauranga staff make major contributions to teacher education and their research helps inform and shape professional teaching practice nationally and internationally. We are also very fortunate to work with a number of excellent partnership schools in the region which support us in our research.”

Mathematics in a digital world Digital technologies have opened up a whole new world of learning opportunities, and in his 2011 book Processing Mathematics Through Digital Technologies, Dr Calder examines how digital technologies have changed the way primary school children learn and understand mathematics. The research shows digital media opens up more possibilities, like exploring number patterns and geometric shapes, or creating and analysing graphs and data. The learning experience is visual and interactive and, as the feedback and results are immediate, students question how a result was reached which stimulates mathematical thinking. It involved working with children from eight local schools. Dr Calder’s current research involves examining the ways in which mathematical thinking emerges in student-centred inquiry and using iPod mathematical apps.

GOING DIGITAL: Dr Nigel Calder demonstrates digital technologies to Alex Freeman, 8.

Connecting curriculum Senior lecturer in teacher education Barb Whyte has been working with Hamilton-based colleagues to examine the ways in which the arts can be meaningfully integrated with other curriculum areas. Results are now being collated into a book which is expected to be published by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research early next year. The two-year project involved three primary schools in the Bay of Plenty and two in Hamilton. The team focused on children’s learning during arts-based integration and the connections made, and how themes such as drama and visual art fostered children’s learning in other areas such as science, technology, literacy, and ICT. Ms Whyte says a key part of the research was how arts-based integration fostered children’s engagement in learning. As part of the project, the team is trialled a tool to assess engagement and learning.

“Every-body counts” What shapes health and physical education in our primary schools is the focus of a Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (TLRI) funded study by researchers at the Universities of Waikato and Otago. Tauranga-based Marg Cosgriff is part of a team investigating what health and physical education (HPE) looks like in primary schools, how national health initiatives are impacting teaching and learning, and alternate ways that HPE can be delivered. Ms Cosgriff says the study – Every-body counts? Understanding health and physical education in the primary school – is important because not much is currently known about what happens with HPE in primary schools or the influence of the extraordinary amount of health policy information that schools receive on HPE programmes and practice. Adopting an ‘Every-body counts’ approach to HPE is already bearing positive outcomes for student learning and classroom culture, the researchers say. The project will be completed early next year.

Meeting the learning needs of Māori students LIFE-CHANGING DECISION: Denise Edmonds now teaches English and drama at Mount Maunganui College.

Established in 2010, the He Kakano project is jointly delivered by the University’s Faculty of Education and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi to 88 secondary and area schools around the country. Is it based at the Windermere campus in Tauranga and is being funded by the Ministry of Education over two years to help schools become more effective in meeting the learning needs of Māori students.

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Faculty of Education News Early Childhood student aspires to future research When teacher education student Shinaye Apaapa started her one-year National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care with Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in 2009, she had no idea she would eventually be contemplating postgraduate research. Following her certificate programme, Shinaye was accepted into the University of Waikato’s Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) in Tauranga and is now in her final semester of the three-year programme. She says her goal for 2013 is to work in the early childhood field, but further research is also part of her future plans.

is a pathway to the University’s degree programme, prepared her for university study. “It made me realise how much I wanted to continue my learning in the early childhood area and now I’m looking forward to getting a lot of different work experience to put my learning into practice. “I believe early childhood teachers can make the most difference to young people’s lives because we are helping them to understand their place in the world and setting them up to learn and continue learning in the future.”

As well as enjoying the practical assignments working in early childhood centres, Shinaye has thrived on the theoretical component of the programme, finding the issues discussed have opened her eyes to the attributes as well as potential gaps in the education system.

Shinaye, from Te Puna, says studying at Tauranga has been fantastic because it has allowed her to continue living at home on the family orchard and develop close friendships with other students.

“I strongly believe everyone has the opportunity to learn regardless of their abilities and hope to carry out research on this topic in the future. I’d like to influence improvements around inclusive education and be able to teach and inform others.”

“We are a relatively small and very close group and some of us have been together since the Certificate programme. I’ve also found the teachers really accessible to the students and they help reinforce the learning by sharing their own experiences with the class.”

Shinaye, 20, says doing the Polytechnic’s National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, which

To find out more about studying at the University of Waikato, Tauranga, phone 0800 WAIKATO.

LOOKING AHEAD: University of Waikato student Shinaye Apaapa has future research plans.

Father and son duo study towards teaching goals Watching his dad pour hours into his first year at university didn’t put Sam Cleaver off tertiary study – in fact it strengthened his resolve to complete a degree, and father and son are now studying alongside each other at the University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus. The Cleavers, from Tauranga, are working towards their Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) degrees. Sam, who completed Aquinas College in 2011, started university this year, joining his father Peter who has been on campus two years and is now nearing the end of his third year of study.

Despite being enrolled on the same programme, Sam says he doesn’t see his Dad much on campus as they are usually so involved in their own studies. A keen sportsman and coach of younger players, his decision to go teaching was confirmed last year when he spent time in Fiji helping to build a house for a local family. “Being able to help the family and work with the local children made it a really rewarding experience. It just confirmed my goal to have a career working with young people and helping to make a difference,” says Sam.

Six months into the programme he says he’s learning a lot academically as well as personally. “It can be nerve-wracking taking a lesson in a real classroom but I’ve discovered I’m really confident speaking in front of a group of people.” Coming to teaching later in life has not deterred Peter from following the goal he had when he first left school. A fulfilling sales and marketing career, bringing up a young family and starting up his own business meant his original plans were put on hold until four years ago, when he sat down and considered his next career move. “I was always very involved in my children’s schooling as well as leading church youth groups, and teaching just seemed like the next logical step. I’m the oldest in the class, but my age has never been a problem. The biggest challenge was getting back into academic study,” he says. Peter quickly found his feet with academia and has maintained high marks across the three years. He says he has found the practical components of the course particularly helpful and now looks forward to having his own class. Peter credits his success to the ‘incredible’ support of his wife Glennis who continued running the family’s specialised direct mail business single-handedly. Being able to study in Tauranga has also worked well for both students, who say they are enjoying the smaller classroom sizes and the opportunity to learn from ‘inspirational’ teaching staff.

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY: Sam and Peter Cleaver both study at the University of Waikato, Tauranga.

To find out more about studying at the University of Waikato, Tauranga, phone 0800 WAIKATO.

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Faculty of Education News Teaching excellence recognition for Tauranga lecturer Tauranga lecturer Chris Brough was one of 12 academics from around the country to be recognised at the Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony held in July. Chris is a senior tutor with the Faculty of Education and teaches on the Bachelor of Education (Primary) programme in Tauranga. The esteemed awards of $20,000 each recognise sustained excellence in tertiary teaching. Chris said her own experiences have shaped her vision and influenced the way she teaches. “I first became a teacher because I was passionate about motivating and teaching children. It was my goal to make learning meaningful, positive and highly engaging to every student in the class. “Now as a tertiary educator, I believe it is my role to inspire my student teachers to become active lifelong learners who are knowledgeable about learning, teaching, and literacy, and who subsequently make a positive difference in the lives of the children they teach.” University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford says Waikato is always strongly represented in the national teaching awards. “This university has excellent lecturers and it is pleasing to see that verified at such a high level,” he says.

KEEPING STUDENTS ENGAGED: University of Waikato senior tutor Chris Brough inspires her students to become lifelong learners. “It provides a strong message to future students about the quality of teaching and learning they will receive at Waikato – whether you choose to come to the Hamilton or Tauranga campus.” Last year Chris completed her Masters of Education (with first class honours), which subsequently earned her the

Tauranga student grateful for scholarship support Being part of the University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship programme means Tauranga-based teaching student Andrew Newton can combine full-time study with competitive sport at an international level. The surf life-saver is half-way through his Diploma of Teaching (Primary) and now combines study and teaching practicums with his training regime, which involves up to 12 sessions a week, either in the pool or gym, or out in the kayak, on the surf-ski or running. Andrew is the only Tauranga-based Hillary Scholar and says being part of the scholarship programme has been a huge support to his weekly schedule.

out what is relevant to you and go for it – there’s no excuse not to try.” Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships are the University of Waikato’s most prestigious scholarships and are awarded to high academic achievers who are also achieving in the arts or sport. Scholars have their course fees covered, receive specialist coaching and mentoring and take part in personal development and leadership programmes. For more information go to: www.waikato.ac.nz/hillary

The Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards were established in 2002 to celebrate excellence in tertiary teaching at a national level.

Practicums revolutionised A new partnership between schools and Faculty of Education lecturers has revolutionised practicum for primary teacher education students. Practicum, where student teachers work alongside an experienced classroom teacher, is a compulsory requirement of all teacher education programmes. The new partnership entitled CUSP (Collaborative University School Partnerships) has given first year primary student teachers the opportunity to spend a full day each week in the first semester, half a day in the second semester, and culminating with a three to four week block all in the same classroom. Currently nine schools in Hamilton are involved in the CUSP project. A teacher in each school has been formally appointed as an honorary lecturer and they have co-taught a professional practice paper alongside a Faculty lecturer within the school setting.

“The support from trainers and mentors takes away the barriers to learning while competing and training at a high level. I still have to put in the hard yards like everyone else and maintain good grades, but if I need to be out of town competing then I’m supported to take those opportunities.”

Associate Dean of Teacher Education Beverley Cooper says CUSP has provided opportunities for student teachers and their pupils to get to know each other over a long-term basis and enabled student teachers and classroom teachers to form stronger collegial relationships.

Andrew is among 11 Waikato students who received a highly prestigious New Zealand Universities Blues Award this year and last year he received a Waikato University Blues Award.

“The initiatives have been very successful and schools feel the first year experience has been strengthened and is more coherent.”

The University of Waikato has numerous scholarships available to school leavers and those beginning tertiary study as mature students. Funding ranges from partial funding of course fees to full funding of your entire course of study. “There are loads of scholarships available to help students with their studies,” says Andrew. “You’ve just got to find

2011 Rae Munro Award from the New Zealand Associate for Research in Education (NZARE) for excellence in a masters-level thesis.

STUDY AND SURF: Andrew Newton is the first and only Hillary Scholar to be based in Tauranga.

The University plans to introduce the CUSP programme in partnership with Tauranga primary schools in 2013.

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Te Puke optometrist finally sees glory A year after being nominated but missing out on the big gong, Te Puke optometrist Vivian Edgar has come up trumps at the town’s annual business awards at Kiwi360. Vivian Edgar Optometrist won the top retail prize at the Te Puke Business Excellence Awards, and then backed it up by scooping the Bennett Gibson Group Supreme Award against the six other category winners. The optometry business has been open in Te Puke for almost 30 years. “We’ve been here a while so I guess we’re a little bit of an institution out here,” says Vivian. Super rugby-winning Chiefs coach Dave Rennie was guest speaker at

the awards function – a timely pick- include horticultural and indusme-up after the region’s kiwifruit trial businesses in the agribusiness industry was ravaged by Psa. section. The supreme award trophy “It’s not just the retail community was designed by local artist Julie but every facet of business that is Neketai. celebrated, so it’s a night for the whole of Te Puke. We work hard so I guess this shows we’re doing something right.” Weekend Sun contributor Andy Belcher was a popular winner of the Public Choice Award based entirely on 100 per cent public vote. “Andy’s a real identity and an animated character and that’s what it came down to,” says Focus Te Puke administrator Lydia Wilkinson & Mark Boyle (Te Lydia Wilkinson. Puke Economic Development Group “He’s got a great fan base and – Business Awards Organisers) with got out there and said to people Vivian Edgar (from Vivian Edgar he deals with, ‘if you like me, Optometrist – Winner of the Carter vote for me’.” Te Puke’s busiHouse Service Award & the Bennett ness excellence awards started Gibson Group Supreme Award) in 2006, expanding in 2010 to

Spruce up your finances this spring Government-funded financial service Sorted is exhorting people to consider their finances during a time normally reserved for spring cleaning. Sorted spokesperson David Kneebone says there are a number of things people should consider when planning their finances. Among them are reviewing current financial goals, engineering a money plan with details of money coming in and going out, checking that insurance policies suit current needs and regularly putting money

aside into retirement and emergency funds. “Dumb debt” – which equates to high-interest debt such as unpaid credit cards or hire purchase agreements that have gone beyond the interest-free period – should be targeted, while David suggests any surplus should be put towards the goals that have been set. The Sorted website has free, independent information and tools – including a goals worksheet and money planner – available at www.sorted.org.nz By Ben Guild

Tauranga September rainfalls 1898-2011 Rainfalls for the month of September have been recorded in Tauranga since 1898, except for 1904, 1907, 1908, and 1909. The graph shows the range of rainfalls from an extreme high of 274mm in 1973 to a low of only 16mm in 1965. The second wettest September was 1900 when 256mm was recorded, and the second driest September was in 1944 when only 27mm fell. The long-term average rainfall for Tauranga for September is 106mm. The graph of the September rainfall shows normal variations from year to year. There is a very small decrease in the average of the September rainfalls during the last 50 years (1961-2010) from an average of 103mm, compared with an average of 105mm during the 50 years from 1911-1960. This is similar to the months of January, February, April, May, June, July and August during the same periods, which also show small decreases in the overall rainfalls

during the last 100 years, compared with a small increase in the March rainfalls. Since 1898, there have been five September months with a rainfall of 200mm or more (four of which occurred during the period 1900 to 1928, and only one September month since then), compared with six September months with a rainfalls of 40mm or less. For further information, Google “Dr John Maunder”.

September rainfall in Tauranga since 1898 has fluctuated wildly from 274mm in 1973 to just 16mm in 1965.

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Fathers’ Day winner challenges others When Matt Bedford was standing at the Fathers’ Day Out event listening to his eldest daughter’s letter written nominating him for 2012 Dad of the Year, he was reminded of what it takes to be a good dad. Matt’s eldest daughter Caydence, 10, wrote about the silly songs and stories that include her name in the words that she finds humorous and other memories she has with her father. “Those were the little things,” says Matt. “It’s not about the big things that you do, it’s about the little things that you do every day.” Matt, who works at Chipmunks in Tauranga and part-time at Tauranga Judo Club, says spending time with his children is what matters. At first, working at the judo club was to spend quality father and son time with

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Matt Bedford and his children. his seven-year-old son Benjamin. Matt now uses that time to coach other children as well. After winning the Dad of the Year competition, Matt wants to put a challenge to others. Being a father to your children is one thing, but being a dad and spending time with each child is another and that is the challenge he puts to other fathers. The challenge set on the competition day, hosted by Bear Grylls’ cousin – Teddy Growl, was for dads

to encourage their children. “I was late to the competition day because I was taking my daughter to a children’s thing,” Matt says. Matt has four children – Caydence, 10, Benjamin, 7, Tamara, 4, and Olivia, 1. The Fathers’ Day Out was organised by Elim Christian Centre at held at Bethlehem Town Centre. Caydence’s letter nominating her father: Our Daddy is the best, he plays games with us, he teaches us lots of important things, we go for bush walks and picnics. We always have lots of fun together. Our Daddy is the biggest and the strongest and he is always there when we need him. He sings us funny songs with his guitar, he gives the best cuddles, we watch funny movies together and eat popcorn. He plays with us at Chipmunks and makes us laugh. Our Daddy loves us more than anything else - even when we are naughty! He loves us and we love him. Our Daddy is the best Daddy in the whole wide world. By Zoe Hunter

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Winning holiday programme opens Coast Kids Extreme is the winner of the 2012 Oscar Foundation Regional Awards, taking out Best New Programme and Best Family Programme awards in the Bay. Centre manager Cindi Lett says there has been a huge demand for the adrenalinepumping, fast-paced action programmes at Coast Kids, opening October 1. “It is fantastic to be able to open up a new centre in such a great location opposite the Greerton Swimming Pools.” Coast Kids Extreme will have the Bay’s only Clip ’n’ Climb climbing walls. These are a revolutionary way to rock climb without the need for a belay person at the bottom. Rock climbing this way means a super-safe, fun way to climb and is suitable for children of all ages, says Cindi. The centre also features a massive pirate ship playground with a Walk the Plank mini

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Pamper stations, at which practitioners will treat attendees to brief beauty treatments, are available free of charge, while trade tables which promote a business or service without the pampering option, cost $25, along with a donation of a product or service as a prize. More than 50 families from the centre are expected to attend between 7-9pm.

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raw food is the healthiest option for cats and dogs. “It does not contain any preservatives, additives or anything foreign to the cat or dog.” She says customers whose pets have skin or weight problems cannot believe the results in the condition of their coats, teeth and even so much as their temperament, as the animal is content with the food. Nita says the response they have had from locals has been great, but their home deliveries and website has been the making of a service they can offer throughout the North Island. But pet care does not stop with raw food. Twelve months ago, Nita engaged with a local Aromotherapist to offer her customers a natural product

for one of the biggest problems that dogs have here in New Zealand - fleas. “Dogs, horses and humans react very well to aromatherapy - so the next step was to get something to help these dogs out.” This is where Raw Pawz commissioned the development of K9 Oils: an aromatherapy healthcare range specifically targeted at dogs. Nita says unlike other flea products, their flea guard is natural so it cannot hurt dogs or humans, and it is very effective. “All our customers using this product are having great results and can report their dogs are flea free By Corrie Taylor and it’s great.”

There are always repercussions Now Flo is not really a puppy, having turned one, she’s getting quite mature and has stopped chewing up things. Yeah right.

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The boss was recapping on the past year of her puppyhood and reckons he’s gotten off lightly, compared to some of the horror stories we’ve heard from other dog owning families. I reminded him however of some of the highlights from Flo’s upbringing – we’ll call it Flo’s Greatest Hits. She started by chewing off the seat belt in the car. The boss said that showed a lack of restraint. Then the attack on his cowboy line dancing boots, which was a spur of the moment thing. Most spectacular was the chomping of the roman blind cord – that was quite a let down. The mauling of the door knob must demonstrate a need for closure. We both worked on Uncle’s duvet – but can’t disclose much more since it was an under cover operation. Then the attack on the leather belt and zipper on the boss’s hunting pants. Very below the belt and done on the fly. There’s been some damage in the backyard too, with holes in the lawn. The boss is looking into it. Flo thinkIn summer, someone ing inside had a gnaw on a piece the box. of the yacht sail. That Realising the could explain the bout gravity of of wind. They said not her misdeto chew the corners meanours. but I didn’t have a clew. Stealing from the fruit bowl didn’t please him either. He got the pip with that and running through cousin Oscar’s horse paddock and messing up the hay was just the last straw. Finally, chewing the end off Uncle’s drumsticks. That had repercussions. Till next time, if it ain’t food, don’t chew it. – Ady.

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Calling all kitties from low income families A Tauranga woman is seeking help for her new charity helping financially struggling families de-sex their pets. Jan Cooper started KittyCat Fixers in May with the aim of reducing the large numbers of unwanted animals in the Bay. She has already helped about 80 people de-sex their pet. “Finding customers is not a problem,” says Jan. “What I really want to focus on is finding people who can help financially.” In Tauranga, de-sexing a male cat costs between $49 and $100, while a female operation, which is more complicated, can cost owners $99-$140, says Jan.

KittyCat Fixers charges owners $20 and Jan pays the remainder of the vet bill herself. A self-professed cat lover, she decided to start the charity after her volunteer work at Tauranga SPCA exposed her to the sheer number of stray cats in the area. “We all know there are stray cats – but it’s until you’re faced with it in its brutal reality, you realise there is a huge problem. “The SPCA does a wonderful job, but they are the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. The real problem is that too many people in this country don’t de-sex their animals. “I just felt here needed to be a onestop-shop where people could get help financially to de-sex their pets and that’s how it started.” KittyCat Fixers founder Jan Cooper fundraises at New World in Brookfield. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Jan especially encourages owners to de-sex their male cats – a very simple operation that also stops them from

How to not lose your pets If your pet gets lost, how do you find them? We have many lost animals brought in to our clinic, especially cats who can often end up stowing away in removal trucks, covered boats and tradesmen’s vehicles. Often they are brought straight in, but sometimes they have been hanging around for quite some time. And if they have no ID tag or microchip, it can be very difficult finding their owners. It is especially heart breaking when we have unwell elderly cats that have lost their home and we are unable to find their owners. ID tags are good, because

whoever finds the animal is able to return them directly to you. However, collars can get lost, and some cats don’t like to wear them. Microchips are the size of a grain of rice, and are injected under the skin on the back of the neck. They contain a 15-digit number that can be scanned by vet clinics, SPCAs and city and district councils. We are then able to check the New Zealand registry online, to find the owners’ details. And there are now cat doors available that you can program with your pet’s microchip numbers, so only they can use it! If you find or lose a pet, ring your local SPCA and vet clinics, and drop flyers in your neighbours’ letterboxes, to help get them home as soon as possible.

Kathleen joined VCT in 2005. She completed her Veterinary Degree in 2003 and has a special interest in Ophthalmology (eyes) and Oncology (cancer). She is proud mum to Romey and Manny (dogs) and Woof (cat). Phone VetCare 576 9069.

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Government head banging councils should stop The double speak of some politicians in successive governments can be breath-taking. This week Gerry Brownlee extolled the virtues of a new stadium for Christchurch. This despite him acknowledging that the capital cost of a new stadium is an uneconomic proposition. Mr Brownlee is part of a Government telling local government to get its economic house in order on the one hand and on the other advocating – quite correctly – that this sort of infrastructure is a desirable but uneconomic necessity in the community. Particularly Christchurch. This is not to demean a new Christchurch stadium but to use this example as a valid instance of the demands on ratepayers that add ‘uneconomic’ debt to a council balance sheet.

Balancing act One way of balancing out this unfair situation would be for central government to contribute a significant proportion of the cost of strategically planned major infrastructure up and down New Zealand. So there could be museums, art galleries, and stadiums – all ‘uneconomic’ – accessible across a region rather than each city. Something like V8 Supercars where Government finally stepped in to assist – after Hamilton failed financially. But don’t beat local government over the head over finances while you are demanding councils provide uneconomic facilities, services and attractions solely at ratepayers’ expense. In 1996 in the UK on other council business I visited Chelsea Stadium along with others to have a look at its operation. No, there wasn’t a game on! We met the owner, who told us the sad economics of stadiums. At that time it was privately owned and to make ends meet they were hiring out for weddings, funerals, parties – almost anything you could think of. He told us he would get a much better return on capital with bank deposits. And that’s one of London’s major stadiums at the time. At Strategy and Policy Committee we had 38 minutes on tree removal. Two silver birch trees in Burnt Oak Drive, Pyes Pa, have grown massively and are causing havoc to the immediate neighbours. Council policy is not to plant more silver birches but those that are already there seem to get unjustified protection. If you’ve ever lived by silver birches you’ll understand the grief they can cause. In two

houses we have lived in the debris at certain times of the year meant we had to keep them closed up to prevent the inside being covered in those tiny little biddy-bids. This should be dealt with by staff under delegated authority with reasonable criteria. The two trees are to be removed and replaced with more suitable trees in consultation with neighbours. Petitioners will meet half the cost of removal and replacement. A further debate on key issues for ratepayer funded Smartgrowth Growth Management. We agreed that Smartgrowth considerations will now be geared to a 275,000 city population but with no timeline. At present its 250,000 by 2050. Urban limits will be retained but consideration will be given to criteria for development outside urban limits. Alternative infrastructure funding options – see above item on stadiums – are on the radar. Nothing is likely to happen with this unless central government joins in. Items on the list are the regional council infrastructure fund; currently $188 million or thereabouts. Good luck on that one. Zero or low interest loans from Government. Good luck there too. Central government grants and subsidies. Regional income or payroll tax, regional GST/sales tax, visitor tax, airport departure tax amongst other unproductive monopolistic taxes. Almost a chapter to add to Alice in Wonderland in my opinion. And finally, location and alignment of infrastructure capacity. Now that’s a good idea but it needs to be done now and not drag on as some of the Smartgrowth initiatives have done. Rather than focus on

amalgamation (which creates more problems than it solves) planning and spending on facilities and services across a region, avoiding duplication and sharing the costs – including Government – seems far more sensible.

submitters scheduled to speak didn’t appear or others were there too early. During one break we cut back to the Smartgrowth debate and Wayne Moultrie indicated he wanted to move a resolution. Chairman David Stewart asked him to wait while Terry Molloy asked a question, at the end of which Terry tried to move something. Much hilarity as the chairman said that Wayne wanted to move a resolution first and Terry said okay – I’ll second it. Now that’s a real spirit of co-operative politics.

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This week’s mindbender from George Bernard Shaw – in the spirit of taxation: A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the enthusiastic support of Paul.

A large deputation of freedom campers descended on the Council Chambers to submit to the Draft Street Use and Public Place by law. Freedom camping, we were told by submitters, is not camping for free. Rather it’s having the freedom to stop where you like, in a certified self-contained camper (CSC). Certainly they make some valid points. If you provide your own facilities, self-containment of wastes, what is the difference between parking the CSC and sleeping in a parked CSC? Of course, there’s the others who aren’t self-contained and just have a mattress in the back, and who polices this, and how? These and other considerations will be deliberated in a fortnight’s time. At present council says you may overnight in five designated places three CSC at a time. But Government has now decreed, we are informed, that now a CSC can overnight where it likes and councils must designate where you may NOT stay and give a reason why. The meeting was ducking and diving to get through the agenda as some

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Perceived choices a slippery slope One of my favourite quotes from Jim Morrison in the American Prayer album is: “Did you know freedom exists in a school book?” What Morrison is referring to is that freedom can have many guises depending on who you are and what situation you find yourself in. For me and many others, freedom in a financial sense is a lot about understanding the true power of saving. I think the trick here is financial freedom is not about spending all your money every week. Spending all your money on whatever you want without a plan is, in reality, you being controlled by clever marketing which has created

warped social expectations. Being controlled is not freedom. Ben Franklin found freedom from his older brother’s negative attention by saving enough to leave his apprenticeship to start a new life in a different city. In this example the change in Ben Franklin’s life created by his ability to save helped change American history. That is the power of saving – it gives you real choices not just perceived ones. Being able to start your life again through saving is a lot more powerful than choosing which pair of shoes you are buying this week. So when you are thinking about saving versus spending remember it’s about the power of real choices over perceived ones. I know which one I prefer.

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Spot the difference Ever wondered what the difference was between the ways of getting financial advice? Then read on. In this article we provide an overview of the two common ways to get financial advice. Which one do you use? This article does not deal with the regulatory requirements, which we will discuss in our next article.

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changes and make them. 4. Follow through and be consistent. “That’s the hard one – it’s a bit like being on a diet and saying no to a chocolate biscuit,” says budgeting educator Peggy McKenzie. 5. Pat yourself on the back for what you have achieved and look for changes you can make to help you achieve goals you did not achieve.

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Racists demand separate rights Greedy grievers? Govt pandering to Maori Opinion is divided between those who feel separate ethnic rights are wrong and separatists who believe that such rights are justified and should be enhanced. The misinformation from the separatists at times reaches astonishing levels. Peter Dey’s stand that special rights are justified is ‘because they have been passed by Parliament.’ He seems oblivious that since time immemorial governing bodies have passed legislation that led to some of the worst injustices and atrocities ever seen. He must believe these were somehow all OK too. Together with others like T. Tukaokao and H. Robb they are fond of labelling their opponents ‘racist’ and ‘xenophobic’. A racist is someone who believes in special rights and privileges due to race. This is the opposite of those arguing for equal rights but certainly fits the separatists beliefs very well. Xenophobia refers to fear or hatred of people from other countries. It is hard to see how this

applies to people wanting one law for all regardless of origin but it can easily apply to those believing they are ethnically superior and wanting additional and exclusive rights away from the remainder of the population. Separatists may find a course in definitions and a mirror worthwhile as they seem more than a little confused. Mike Kuipers von Lande Mt. Maunganui.

Read the book for an awakening Peter Dey writes that there are many false claims made in this paper and goes on to list 8 of what he believes they are. Most if not all of the 8 could be very easily answered with facts but for shortage of space here. May I suggest an excellent recent book to readers who are interested in this very important subject for our country: “When two cultures meet” by Dr John Robinson, Tross

Publishing PO Box 22143 Khandallah Wellington 6441. Written by a trained research scientist with references to original sources he exposes the Treaty gravy train for what it is. The motto of the Treaty is “He Iwi tahi tatou “ We are one people. Are we observing it? Read the book Peter, be prepared for an awakening. Graeme Faulkner, Tauranga.

I like many New Zealanders, only really took an interest in ‘maori’ claims with the Foreshore & Seabed fiasco, Constitutional Reform and now the novel claim for the control of water. There is real concern over the lack of impartiality and conflict of interest issues surrounding the Waitangi Tribunal and its inability to view claims objectively. On the water, lakes, river beds, etc. PM. Key was right, no one owns the water per se, it is administered by the Government on behalf of all New Zealanders, the Foreshore and Seabed must be Government controlled and the composition of the Constitutional Reform Committee frankly defies belief. Only one legitimate Treaty of Waitangi exists that is the Maori version (Tiriti-o-Waitangi) there is no English version. The Treaty itself is a benign document that all New Zealanders could live with, the paramount words being “The Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes and to all people of NZ”. The 1974 Act has an absurdly wide meaning for ‘maori’ and no minimum ethnicity requirement exists. Make no mistake the claims now surfacing are all about money, royalties, gravy train exploitation and control. Genuine historical claims had some merit but this lot is something else altogether. Myths, folksy tales and taniwhas have no place in the equation. R Paterson, Matapihi.

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So the Maori Council and the Waitangi Tribunal who represent only 15% of the people of this country has backed the democratically elected government of this country into a corner and forced them to delay the sale of Mighty River Power. Meanwhile Maori are demanding shares and a say in the running of the company with Tainui saying they want their shares in the company allotted in the interim before the government launches the sale of the company. Maori demand more and more and the gravy train gets bigger and bigger while other NZ’ers lose their jobs and make endless cuts in almost everything so this can be gifted to Maori. I say to the government forget the sale of the SOEs if Maori continually make these demands and tell them “No Sale Equates To No Money To Pay For Future Treaty Settlements”. This government through their pandering to Maori has caused more greed and racial division in this country than any other I have ever known. They only have themselves to blame for the situation they now find themselves in. Roll on the next Election. Margaret Hills, Tauranga.

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It concerns me, as it should most other New Zealanders that in the issue of The Weekend Sun 28 July, there were a total of five letters expressing dissatisfaction with the seemingly preferential treatment being given to Maori. This is a worry to myself as well. But the more serious concern is that these reactions are an indication of the emergency of racialism in this country. Whether we, as New Zealanders want it or not, I fear we are heading towards the path of racial unrest. The only answer is to treat all people on a level playing field. Barry H Walker, Mt Maunganui.

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Simple truth in stone Newsworthy or a dig? I guess, despite the rising tide of opposition to these continuing and sometimes amazing Maori claims, that there are still people out there who are undecided one way or another. It may help them to note that John Logan Campbell, who gave One Tree Hill to Auckland, and the Nation, and thought highly of the Maori race, has the following words on the west side of the base that bears the obelisk above his grave on the summit. They are carved into the stone and read: ‘In 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed whereby the Maoris accepted the sovereignty of the British crown and were thereby secured in all their rights and privileges as British subjects.’ Plain and simple, and there for all to see if they wish, and don’t tell Key and Co or the Maori Party, as they would rather that none of you were aware of such simple truth. R McGuinness, Tauranga.

A news reported today 3 Sept highlighted the fact that someone attended a naturopath for 18 months with a lesion on her head. The naturopath was aware that it looked cancerous. This patient died some two years later. Now one wonders is it so rare that a patient of a natural therapist dies that this case became newsworthy or is just another dig at natural therapists? It is quite normal for one to attend an Allopathic Dr with a life threatening disease that a doctor is aware of and the patient may die, as is often the case so what is the difference in the two considerations. Another question could be was the patient with the lesion attending an allopathic team or even receiving treatment for a hospital and if she was why wasn’t it mentioned that this was the case. Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

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Rail plans of concern

It was good to see National Cabinet Ministers, the Rt Hon Tony Ryall MP and Rt Hon Simon Bridges eventually deciding after some indecision to vote no to the first reading of the gay marriage bill. Unlike their leader the Rt Hon John Key PM who voted yes, these two local constituency cabinet ministers finally realised that a yes vote would have been a loss of votes in 2014’s general election. However as it was a conscience vote these two politicians should have consulted widely in their electorates to see what the people really wanted - they didn’t. So yes, Brendon Horan, NZ First list MP is quite right - a referendum is required. Brendon, do you and Winston and the six others really want a referendum or are you just grandstanding? How are you going to do it? Join forces with all the other ‘no’ MPs? Is a 51/49% majority enough? What’s NZ First’s current stand on binding referenda? Anyhow, congratulations Brendon for voting along with Tony and Simon. Do keep us informed, perhaps through this free, widely read newspaper. Hylton Rhodes, Tauranga.

KiwiRail’s draft infrastructure business plan should be of real concern to all. At a time when the country is facing record high fuel prices, the Government should be upgrading the network so that more freight and passengers can be carried on it, more quickly. New Zealand needs a fast, well-maintained rail network where trains can travel at 80-100km/hr along main trunk lines running the length and breadth of the country, from Whangarei to Invercargill, Hamilton to Awakeri. A railcar service needs to be introduced to the Bay of Plenty running between Auckland and Mount Maunganui, using one of KiwiRail’s fast Silver Fern railcars. Kathryn Arnold, Tauranga.

Path to corporatisation? I thought we lived in a democracy in New Zealand where the Government is elected as representatives of the people and their wishes. Watching John Key in action arrogantly ignoring the growing number of people calling for a halt to the proposed asset sales I am left wondering if he has a hidden agenda. He has his Government steering a path of corporatising the country, relinquishing power and profits to overseas companies. Is this the price we must pay to satisfy the greed of his old networks of bankers such as Goldman Sachs, the Federal Reserve and Merrill Lynch? I only hope that we can stop this process of growing the divide between the few wealthy people in New Zealand and the swelling number of poor. We risk our enslavement to the banks as we struggle to survive. Fred Stewart, Tauranga.

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E MUSIC The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Friday 7 September

Kowhai Probus of Bethlehem Meet 1st

Fri of month in Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 10am. Guest speaker/10 minute speaker & morning tea. Joan 579 2336

Saturday 8 September 2012 Year of the Dancer 3 shows -

10am, 2pm & 6.30pm. Baycourt Theatre. Tickets at ticketdirect. Adults $21/Seniors $10, Kids $8. www.danceavenue.co.nz 021 356 368

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Group Every Sat at Mt Maunganui

Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children/creche facility. Angela 021 503 940 or 0800AAworks. BOP Christian Singles Combined 50th/ singles party Oct 13 4-10pm. $5 plus bring a plate of finger food. BYO (non alcoholic). bopchristiansingles@gmail.com

Cactus & Succulent Soc NZ

BOP Branch at Lorrie & Ian’s, Welcome Bay. BYO lunch, birthday meeting – afternoon tea plate please. Starts 11am. Competitions: Long spined cacti/sanseveria/NTP – John. Sheila 544 4043 Coast Care Pukehina Beach With Te Puke Forest & Bird 9.30am - 12pm. Meet at Pukehina Beach Surf Club for fencing. Bev 533 4247 First Bhoomi Pujan Function To celebrate the first Hindu Temple in the BOP. At 108 Whiore Ave, Tauriko, Tauranga 10am. Community invited to attend. Kuldip 544 8404 or 021 131 2686

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Night of the Ploughman

Murder Mystery Athenree Homestead, Sept 23, Oct 6 & 7 7pm. Limited tickets $20 on sale now, includes supper, from Flowers on Main, Katikati

Planting Day for the Visually Impaired At new Lions Tree Grove,

Terrain Park, SH 36 Pyes Pa Road 10.30am – 12pm. Help plant a special place for people with disabilities to visit with their family & friends in the decades to come. Lunch provided. Email: pam.and.brian@xtra.co.nz Tauranga Cake Decorators Guild Demonstration day Sept 15, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 9am - 4pm. Public welcome. Sue 573 4414 Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz The Sociables Males/Females 30’s/40’s. 022 012 0376 Welcome Bay Tennis Club Junior tennis season starts at Victory St courts 9am 12pm. Jane 544 1325

Sunday 9 September

Balmorals Marching Tea Ladies wel-

The highs & lows of family research. At Jan’s house, 14 The Green, Matapihi 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. 574 0260

come to join this awesome sport for fun, fellowship & travel. First training Sept 30 at Greerton Primary 11am - 1pm. Anita 571 4096 a/hs Bay Association of Sea Kayakers Te Puna River from Waitui Reserve. Bevan 576 8885 Bay Bible Fellowship Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Speaker: Lincoln Forlong from the Epistle of Ephesians “The God who blesses differently to how we expect.” All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 Bay Blokart Club Friendly club sailing at Baypark track every Sunday & race days on second Sun of month. Use second entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. Club 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322 Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “The Bible story of Sodom.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Bazaar Historic Village 17th Ave 10am - 2pm. Dance demonstrations including Gate Pa School Girls Club, Z.O.O.M, City of Tga Under 12 Marching Girls, Rhythmz Dance Co Boys Only, Hot Jula Fitness. Free entry. Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438

Can you dance, juggle, mime or play any instrument? Can you tap, whistle or sing like a rock start? If you are an amateur enter the Mount Mainstreet Busking Festival Oct 7. Junior & Open section - $3,000 worth of prize money. Free to enter. For entry forms & details www. mountmaunganui.org.nz Coast Care Papamoa Meet at Pacific View Rd for planting 9.30am - 12pm. Chris 0800 884 881 extn 8801

Friends of Tauranga City Libraries

Monthly meeting at Mt Maunganui Library 1.30pm. Subject: interactive – “What have you read this winter?” $3 donation. Refreshments provided. Use rear door after 1.30pm. All welcome. Garage/Boot Sale & More Hairini Lodge Rooms 10am - 2pm. Sausage sizzle, refreshments & kids’ entertainment. Tony 552 5499

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High Tea at the Althorp Sept 16 at Althorp Village Centre, 9 Granston Drive 3-5.30pm. Music performed by Alison Ham. Ladies wear your best spring hat, men - please wear a jacket. La De Da or Sir’s Plate $30pp. Tickets from Althorp Hospital & Althorp Village. Jazz for Waipuna Tauranga RSA in Greerton 4-8pm. Tickets $15 - all proceeds go directly to Waipuna Hospice. Acts include: Colette Turner, 3’s Company, No Regrets, Barry Spedding, Marion Arts & more. Katikati Tramping Club Tramp from Old Reservoir Rd to Waitekauri. Moderate. 8.30am start. Cherryl 07 863 5392 Learning Spiritual Laws Sunday’s at Director’s Room, Wholly Bagels & Pizza, 801 Cameron Rd 10-11am. Donations only. Remember & celebrate who you are! Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sunday in Phoenix car park 9am 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 Omokoroa Lions Market Western Ave car park, Omokoroa 9am - 12pm. All stall holders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m space. 548 2117 or 548 0869

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

7.30am - 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. $10 per car space. 0272 593 120. Next market Sept 23. Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race Electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419 Rotoehu Forest Guided Walk Hear kakako sing in Rotoehu Ecological reserve 10am or 2pm. Meet at the junction of Rotoehu Rd & Pukehangi Rd in Pongakawa Valley. Bring food & jacket. 2 hours easy walk. Roger 07 343 9017 extn 206 or rotoehuecologicaltrust@gmail.com for map & instructions. Singles Mix & Mingle 50+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other likeminded singles in a relaxed atmosphere. Gayle 027 439 3267 Sunday Open Roll-Up Tauranga Bowling Club at Domain, Cameron Rd 1pm onwards. Stay as long as you like. Play bowls or enjoy park-like facilities. Must wear flat soled shoes, bowls available. $3 club members, $5 visitors. Tauranga Country Music Club Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St 1pm. All welcome. Members a plate please. Practice Sept 7 7pm. Merv 571 6716

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Tauranga Prayer & Healing Fest

Christian prayer for anything. Informal, relaxed, music Sept 16 at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 2-5pm. Email: prayerandhealingfest@gmail.com The Kids Market Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 9am - 1pm. Family fun day out. Great bargains, food & coffee. Free entry. www.thekidsmarket.co.nz Theosophical Society “Four who dared” 20 min presentation by June Vallyon, a puzzle, an award & AGM at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106

Monday 10 September

Badminton Bethlehem College Mon &

Weds. Senior 7.30-9.40pm. All grades & abilities. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335

Badminton Mount Maunganui Club

night Mon 7-9pm & social club night Weds 7.30-9.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/ Cardiac Care leader.

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Junior Badminton Monday’s Bethlehem

College 6-7.30pm. Tues at Otumoetai Action Centre 5.15-6.45pm. All grades. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace & joy in everything you do. David 576 9764

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Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Karen 576 0443

Papamoa Branch NZ Soc of Genealogists 2nd Mon of

month in Tohora Room, Papamoa Library 9.30am – 2.30pm. Modest door charge. BYO lunch. Tea/coffee provided. Interesting speakers. Research material available. New members welcome. Mark 542 0204 Papamoa Patchers First & 3rd Mon of month at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 10am - 3pm. Bring your machine & sew all day. All welcome. Coral 574 1499 Papamoa Progressive Assn Meet 2nd Mon of month in Tohora Room, Papamoa Library 7.30pm. Opportunities for member to discuss civic & community issues with councillors & guest speakers. Learn about proposed & ongoing local & regional developments. New members welcome. Janis 574 7377 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s church hall, Girven Rd. All 9am - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Sequence Dance Class Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. No dance tonight. Gordon 573 4333 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Club night, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm. New bowlers welcome. Jenny 576 3584 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd. Advanced beginners lessons start Sept 17. Club night 7.30-10pm. Colleen 544 4676 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272

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Altrusa Club of Tauranga For women

interested in fellowship, community service, dinner meetings. 2nd & 4th Tues of month 6pm. Denise 570 3134 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for visitors & learners. Margaret 572 3173 Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term at Papamoa Surf Club, Papamoa Domain. 10am morning tea. Speaker: Tracey Rudduck-Gudesell from Creative Tauranga. Trading table. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Inachord Chorus Ladies 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.45pm. Enjoy singing & meet new friends. Shona 0272 801 004 or Sabine 577 0455 (day). Katikati Mah Jong Every Tues at Resource Centre, Beach Rd, Katikati 1-4pm. Encourages hard hands, restricts easy hands. 549 5954 Katikati Support Group Coffee & chat for people with an experience of mental illness at Katikati Resource Centre, Beach Rd 10am 12pm. 579 9890 Karate in Papamoa Beginners class every Tues & Thurs 4-5pm. First 2 lessons free. Joseph, Shi Sei Kan Karate 0800 780 618 Meridian Daylight Lodge Meet at Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members welcome 11.30am. Ian 576 6028 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session, first day free. Students $2. Margaret 575 9792

Mt Maunganui Mid-Week Ladies Tennis Every Tues at

Blake Park, Maunganui Rd 9am. Join us for some tennis & cup of tea to follow. Just turn up or ph Di 578 8755

Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens Cards 500 Tues & Thurs 12.45-4pm. $3 door cover. Prizes & afternoon tea. Mavis 575 5724. Bowls Weds & Fri 12.45-4pm. $3 door cover. Prizes & afternoon tea. Nancy/Ernie 575 4650. All welcome. Oriana Singers Mixed 4 part choir. Rehearsing the December concert Tuesday evenings at Mt Maunganui. Additional choristers required. Jim 571 4044 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 3-5.30pm. Visitors $4. John 578 9716 Sit & Stay Fit Every Tues at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 11-11.50am. Fun seated exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers. First class free. Wheel chair access. Dianne Body +Soul Fitness 576 5031 Social Beginner Dancing Classes

Start Sept 11 St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 8pm. Sept 12, Tga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave 6pm. Sept 13 Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 8pm. Supreme Dance Centre, Sonia 543 2377 or 027 322 1786. E: sonia@supremedancecentre.co.nz South City Indoor Bowls Box Drawn Mixed Pairs (Mounted Bowl), Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687 Table Tennis Matua Levers Rd Hall Tues 12.30-3.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9-11.30am. $2 per session. Kevin 576 3941 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Trust Bar, Bureta Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson

Park 7.30pm. Presenting 2 DVDs: “The Sun from Dawn to Dusk” - a look at its daily cycle and; “Search for Alien Life.” Telescope viewing if weather permits. Public welcome. 576 5389 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Toastmasters Excel Club Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. Meetings held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610 YMCA Sit n Fit Class Tues at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 11.30am - 12.30pm. Weds at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd 11am - 12pm. Social exercise seated to music. All welcome. 578 9272

Wednesday 12 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Weds at St Mary’s School, 13th Ave 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 (0800AA Works) for other AA meetings. Assn of Administrative

Professionals (AAPNZ) Tauranga monthly meeting with Kathryn Overall of Engage Communications at Trinity Wharf Tauranga, Dive Crescent 5.30pm. All welcome. Email Janet: tauranga@aapnz.org.nz Badminton Mount Juniors Club night tonight 6-7.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. Great coach: Nick Chambers. All keen players aged 8-15yrs welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary, 571 6812. Free legal assistance. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bible Study Why believe in Jesus Christ? Every Weds, Matua Area 7.30pm. Tom 022 123 7753 or email: tomg@bbf.org.nz or www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bromeliad Meeting Tauranga Yacht Club 12.30-2.30pm. Speaker: Kevin Pritchard - “Glasshouses & structures to protect subtropical plants from winter cold & summer sun.” Plant of month: Aechmea. Sales table. Visitors welcome. Jo 576 6626 Cribbage Tauranga RSA 1-3.30pm. $3.20 entrance. Funds, daily prizes. Friendly group seeks new blood. Pamela 578 2055 a/hs

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class Weds

10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Tony Hammond Motors Open Fours Tournament. Names in book. Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Healing Centre Second Weds of month at Hair Linez, old Railway Station in Te Puke 5-7pm. Book 15 mins of healing/guidance reading. $10 donation. Elaine 573 5361 Katikati Herb Society Meet in St Paul’s Presbyterian Church Lounge, cnr SH2 & Mulgan St, Katikati 7pm. Scented candle making. All welcome.

www.herbs.org.nz/katikati/ or Jenny 552 0697 ME/CFS Support Meeting Chadwick House, 250 Chadwick Rd, Greerton 1pm. Note change of time. Topic: Emotional freedom technique. All welcome. 578 7804

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

WBOP offer a free service to migrants & refugees to assist with any issues you, or someone you know, may be experiencing relating to settling in a new community. At Te Puke Community Centre, 100 Jellicoe St 10.30am - 12.30pm. Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 1.30-3pm.

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Weds plus, Thurs club night & new dancers. Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063

Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library 94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds

6.30-8.30pm. Thurs & Fri 9.3011.30am. A number of membership options available. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave Tauranga. 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting. Guest speaker: Margaret Ward. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 544 0839 Tauranga Floral Art Group Meet monthly at Central Baptist hall, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 2pm & 7pm. Visitors & new members welcome. Cecille 579 3029 Teenagers…How to Bring Up Your Parents Sept 12 & 13 at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 7.30-9.15pm. Sept 12, drugs sex & technology (for parents & teens). Sept 13, flirting dating & sexting (for teens). Parenting teenagers (for parents). Single ticket $15 per night or $25 both nights. Double ticket $20 per night or $35 both nights (includes parent & teenager or two parents). Family $30 per night or $55 both nights (includes both parents & teenagers. Tickets from www.theparentingplace.com & City Church office. Sharon 576 5387 extn 206

Toastmasters - City Early Start

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

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Leadership skills, speaking skills. Weds at St George’s Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. All welcome. Alan 544 5989 Walking Group Age Concern walking group meet at Welcome Bay Bar/Café car park 10am. All welcome. 578 2631 Welcome Bay Craft Group Every Weds at Light House Church on the hill 1-3pm. Teaching mosaics & card making. Tutors for other crafts welcome. Colleen 544 1500

Thursday 13 September Citizens Advice Bureau Every Thurs

at Arataki Community Centre 11am - 2pm. Free service for everyone. Don’t know? Ask us! No appointment necessary.

Community Bible Study International Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre until Sept 27 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth study of Isaiah. Joan 576 9065 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

Free Debt Management Seminar How the law can help,

at Katikati Resource Centre 10-11am. Presented by Baywide Community Law & Tauranga Budget Advisory Service.

Happiness & Our Mind Drop in meditation classes. Beginners welcome. Classes are self contained, start any date. Cost $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes. Next class Sept 13 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Mount Art Group Every Thurs

at St Peter’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. New members welcome. Kath 572 2976

Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3

rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Friday 14 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Gay/Bi Mens Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Club night in Band Hall, Yatton St 7pm. Sally 571 8914 Mums, Bums, Prams & Tums Every Fri at Papa-

moa Sports & Recreation Centre 9am. Join other mums for a walk. 542 0180

Tauranga Orchid Society

Annual show Sept 21, 22 & 23 at Racecourse, Greerton 10am – 4pm daily. $3 entry. Displays & sales available. Natalie 543 0847 Youth on the Coast Christian. Fridays 6pm Years 6-8. 7.30 years 9+ at Evans Road Community Church, Papamoa. $2. 027 437 7868

Tauranga Mixed Probus Club Monthly

meeting at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre 9.45am. Guest speaker. Maureen 544 5013

Wot to Wear & Not to Wear The un-pc style night & hilarious comedy presented by Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions Oct 4 at Te Puke Citizen’s Club 7.30pm. Tickets available from Gift-rapt Te Puke or Robyn 573 7702 $25.

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

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There’s nothing like a Hot Club Sandwich Anyone who’s read this column for a while knows I love Hot Club Sandwich.

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magazine, about the most respected jazz publication in the world. And they have a regular gig in Wellington at Old St Paul’s I have all their albums and have cathedral. seen them several times in concert; It was because of that each time I see them I am amazed gig that they’re here. Last by the great songs, the fun vibe, and the peerless musicianship. There. I November they invited told you I love these guys! local blues favourites So I’m chuffed that they’re coming Kokomo to Wellington to Tauranga at the end of the where the bands played month, and playing a particularly together at Old St Paul’s. special concert. So Kokomo invited For those that have never heard Hot Club to come and of them, Hot Club are from play together here in Wellington, a trio fronted by the Tauranga. And that’s indefatigable Andrew London, who what they are doing. On was recently in town playing as part September 28 the two of the Tales of Tennessee country James Tait-Jamieson, Andrew London & Terry Crayford make bands will be performshow (he’s a very busy bloke). On up the trio for Hot Club Sandwich. ing at Mills Reef Winery. bass is Terry Crayford, himself a bit Andrew says: “We’ve known of a legend of the New Zealand music blues, rockabilly, and jazz to spice it up. the Kokomo chaps for a long time and it’s scene, being the father of ace jazz keyboard Best of all, many of their songs are witty a pleasure to be getting together in their player Jonathan Crayford and the man who explorations of middle class Kiwi life, from home – the two bands fit together so well, - obscure factoid time – wrote the theme the trials of saving your marriage by buying it will be a wonderful show!” for Fair Go. appliances to coping with your daughter’s And, to sweeten the mix, The Self-RightThe third current member is James Taitnew boyfriend. I’m a sucker for a witty lyric eous Brothers will be opening the night Jamieson, who blows various instruments and their take on everyday life is hilarious. by launching their new album (reviewed including fantastic saxophone. They all sing below). Tickets are already selling fast and in rather cool harmony. The band together has achieved signifiare limited. Get yours from the winery Together the Hot Club boys play a cant milestones: one of their albums got (phone 07 576 8800). delightful mixture of swing, with a little a four star review in America’s Downbeat

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The Self-Righteous Brothers are a two piece that could be viewed as the ‘Clark Kent’ Fill the grid so that every row andego every alter of Kokomo’s ‘Superman’.

4 3 8 3x3 square contains Comprising Derek Jacombs (vocals, acoustic guitar, 4 2 the digits 1 to 9 banjo) and Nigel Masters (upright bass, backing vocals) 5 1 6 - to my mind the bridge and engine room respectively 4 Solution No.1643 How to solve 4No.1644 7 Sudoku! 8 9 5 7 6 2 4 1 3 6 4 7 3 8 1 9 2 5 82 6 8 1 5 2 3 2 1 5 9 4 7 6 8 9 1 3 8 6 4 2 HYSTERIA Fill the grid so that 5 7 HOPE 5 8 3 4 2 4 5 9 3 8 7 every row and every 1 6 SPRINGS 3 2 3x3 square 9 1contains 24 58 4 9 71 76 58 39 16 47 the digits 1 to 9 7 1 6 8 4 3 2 5 9 9 3 8 6 2 5 1 7 4 6 1 3 84 MOONRISE Solution No.1643 KINGDOM 4 How 7to solve 8 9 5 7 6 2 4 1 3 6 4 7 3 8 1 9 2 5 Sudoku! WUNDERKINDER 1 5 2 3 2 1 5 9 4 7 6 8 5 7 9 1 3 8 6 4 2 CHEERFUL WEATHER Fill the grid 8 so that 3 1 6 2 4 5 9 3 8 7 FOR THE WEDDING 4 8 3 2 7 6 5 9 1 every row and every 7 9 1 2 5 4 9 1 7 8 3 6 3x3 square contains 7 1 6 8 4 3 2 5 9 8 the digits 1 to 9 9 3 8 6 2 5 1 7 4 1

How to solve For those of you who may not yet be aware, Sudoku!

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of the good ship Kokomo - a duo who quite simply and eloquently do here that which all those who regard themselves musicians live to do: kick back and play, with absolute style and musicianship, the songs, the stories that have become part of the warp and weft of the musical tapestry they have woven for themselves thus far. And they do it here, I suspect, as much for their own joy and pleasure, as ours. Social Fretwork (the bro’s second outing thus far), is a collection of mostly other musicians’ works, with nine covers and three Jacombs’ originals. In this instance, the guys have chosen pieces (the exception being the C. Porter/R. Fletcher penned “Don’t Fence Me

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In”) from a list of their contemporaries. Musical luminaries as unique and diverse as Elvis Costello to John Fogerty, Lyle Lovett to Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan to Tom Waits - modern musical maestros all - are accorded a rye wink and nod from the boys, as they have their tunes re-spun and autographed, compliments of the gentle folk/country/ragged-up blues stylings that The Self-Righteous Brothers do so terribly well. I think the recommendation made in the CD liner notes instruct admirably on how best to treat and enjoy this collection of songs. This is my spin on it. Stoke the fire, turn down the lights, have adequate supply of your tipple of choice close at hand…and push ‘play’. Review by: Tony Moon.

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Wunderkinder (M) contains adult themes WWII drama following three musically gifted children - two Jewish siblings and a German friend - and their families, torn apart as the Nazis invade Russia. Jewish siblings Larissa and Abrascha are virtuosos - one on piano, the other on the violin. Hanna, a young German girl, is also extremely gifted. Living in the small Ukrainian town of Poltava in 1941, they are united by a passion for music. When the Nazis invade, the children’s Jewish and German families must save each other from the forces of both fascism and communism.

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to Wunderkinder for a lucky reader who can tell us how many musically gifted children the film follows. Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, September 12.

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A SEPARATION Dir: Asghar Farhadi - Starring: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moadi, Skahab Hosseini A Separation won this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. It also won at the Golden Globes and was named Best Film at both the Berlin and Sydney film festivals. It wasn’t an accident. The story centres on married couple Simin and Nader who are denied a divorce by a judge. He tells them to work it out. Problem is that she wants to leave Iran to give a better life to their 11 year old daughter while he wants to stay to It’s long been recognised that there is a market for movies amongst the older generation and the latest film aiming squarely for that demographic is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel . And it’s a lot of fun. Assembling a bunch of Britain’s finest (Judy Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith et al) and setting them loose in India, to a hotel where they plan to ‘retire’, only to find it in less than pristine condition, is a rather inspired set-up and the gentle wit and wonderful characters will serve to warm the hardest heart. Even I laughed out loud – those Brits do this stuff awfully well. A Dangerous Method came as a disappointment to many people. A cerebral horror director taking on Freud and Jung – fireworks were sure to fly! But no... This is David Cronenberg in very serious mode and Michael Fassbender (Jung) and Viggio Mortensen (Freud) are

look after his Alzheimer’s-suffering father. So she moves out and he hires a housekeeper to watch over the old man. That simple set-up covers a wealth of complexities but it is the housekeeper, a shy religious woman, who is the centre of conflict after an altercation with Nader spins out of control and the justice system gets involved. A couple of months back I gave The Artist five stars. But nobody watched it on DVD. A black

both very dignified. direct trajectory to Liev Schreiber’s Keira Knightley meanfeared big league thug. The DVD while convulses with cover tries to tie this to Superbad hysteria as a patient. I and Pineapple Express – I don’t think find the nexus of these so. House of Pleasures two men fascinating and thought the was, in Europe, named House of film a strange but Tolerance, for that’s what brothels rewarding journey. were called in nineteenth century But, as they debate France. It’s a striking film, one conflicting philosothat has sharply phies and struggle divided critics. It with the early days shows, in repeating of ‘the talking cure’ episodic fashion, (psychoanalysis), it is the longueurs of all a bit dry. life for the girls, the Goon would, claustrophobic cutI think, make more off existence, the sense to people familcamaraderie and the iar with ice hockey. dangers. But it is a Well at least this strange film, with comedy tribute to the time looping round virtues of ice hockey on itself and delibplayers beating each erately inexplicable other up would and anachronistic probably be funnier. In it Seann William Scott’s pain-resistant bouncer is hired to Club Mount Maunganui Latitude 37 be a hockey player Friday 7 – Lance Kiwi. Sunday 9 – Noel Beasley 1-4pm. Vocals and guitar. because of his Cornerstone Pub fighting abilities. He learns to skate Mount RSA Friday 7 – Magic Eye Friday 7 – Jerry Lee. then punches his way to glory on a 10.30pm – 2.30am. Rock.

Be grateful for what the planet provides To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; this is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson One of the things that will help us conserve what we have is to build gratitude within ourselves for what surrounds us.

and white almost-silent movie was too much for most people. (You don’t know what you missed!) So I guess this Iranian film will suffer the same fate. But it is extraordinary stuff, drama so keenly observed and so multi-faceted that it has the tension of a thriller. Superb acting, a brilliant screenplay, intelligent direction, this has it all. It’s a potent glimpse of how different, and how alike, all our lives are, fully deserving of its international accolades.

Building gratitude is not only healthy for our planet, it creates a healthy environment within our own being. When we build gratitude we increase awareness of what we want to protect in our environment, and when we do that we create a gift that we pass on to future generations

because, to quote a Native American proverb, “we don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” What are some of the things you are grateful for that are provided to you by our planet?

Saturday 8 – Magic Eye 10.30pm – 2.30am. Rock. Sunday 9 – Lance Kiwi 3-6pm. Easy listening.

moments. Some rated this as the best film of last year and some hated it. It is certainly an unusual, unique piece of work from writer director Bertrand Bonello. Fantastic Not bad at all Dreadful

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Across 1. Public holiday (5,3) 6. Stare (4) 8. Oven (4) 9. River (SI) (8) 10. Board game (5) 11. Prodded (6) 13. Fruit (6) 15. Digit (6) 17. Cloth (6) 19. Commence (5) 22. Unfaithful (8) 23. Fish (4) 24. Unattractive (4) 25. Brightness (8)

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Welcome Bay Sports Bar Friday 7 – PJ’s karaoke 7.30pm, Karaoke at its best.

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Playing away right at home Janet Shaw’s ‘Playing Away’ opened in front of an appreciative audience at 16th Avenue Theatre on Wednesday night. The play, directed by Michelle McAnulty-Smith, transformed the theatre into an authentic English pub filled with wise old boozers, banter, bravado and more than the odd laugh in an impressive showing. Things take a turn for the worse in the tight-knit Northern pub when its owners receive some startlingly news which threatens to tear down the entire scene. Finnlay Martin did very well with a demanding, comedic and at times risqué performance as Danny Silvester, and the 17-year-old was no doubt thrilled to be playing opposite the impressive Margs Burt.

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What could these Aussie lads be up to in the quintessential English pub? Finnlay filled his boots – and some flowing see-through red lingerie at a pivotal juncture – with aplomb, while his accent was among the best of a bunch which varied in quality and consistency. Stephanie Adams was charming as publican’s daughter Sarah, display-

ing a natural way on the stage far beyond her 17 years of age. The five year 16th Avenue Theatre veteran is heading to study at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts next year, and looks like one to watch. So too Michael Wightman, who was measured and considered in perhaps the most difficult role of the night as the sexually confused Gary. Shane Murphy and Dallas Baker supplied the backbone as a husband and wife torn apart by a seemingly obvious contradiction, while Geoff Herd and Geraldine Franklin dripped class as Seamus and Gwen. The rest of the cast were solid, funny and endearing, and it was obvious watching how much the proponents and audience were enjoying the opening night. By Ben Guild

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The nature of love

Get whirled away by the Wurlitzer

Soprano Pepe Becker and harpist Helen Webby met while studying at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague, Holland in 1992.

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society is preparing for an important anniversary.

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society is holding a ‘Wurli Weekend’ to celebrate 40 years of the Wurlitzer entertaining the folk of Tauranga. The festivities begin on Friday, September 14 with a programme for schools, introducing students to the Wurlitzer and the sounds of the theatre organ. There will be two sessions which will include demonstrations and a silent movie accompanied by the organ. The following day will feature a theatre organ master class for advanced students of all ages run by organist Scott Harrison, of Melbourne. This will be followed by afternoon

tea for invited guests, to thank those who have contributed to keeping the 86-year-old organ playing during the past 40 years. The organist for this event will be Len Hockly. Sunday, September 16 marks 40 years to the day since the organ was first played in Tauranga at the Tauranga Town Hall. To celebrate, there will be a special anniversary concert at Baycourt Theatre from 1.30pm. Scott will be joined in the second half of the show by Tauranga jazz band Bay Dixie. Scott has worked with jazz bands before and promises a great afternoon’s music - a real celebration. Tickets, costing $30 for adults and $25.00 for seniors, are on sale now at Baycourt and TicketDirect.

They are bringing their skills to Tauranga this Saturday, September 8 with an enchanting programme telling tales of birth, death and lovers’ unions. Beginning with haunting Medieval monody (11th Century chant with harp drone), it progresses through to baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century and contemporary works, and

comes full circle by ending with arrangements of Irish folk songs. After returning to New Zealand in 1993, Pepe founded Baroque Voices, and continues to perform regularly as a soloist and as a member of Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir. Most recently, she sang a duet with world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl during his sole New Zealand performance in Auckland. Helen graduated from the University of Auckland with a BMus in Harp, and from Houchschule für Musik in Hamburg, Germany with a Masters Degree in Harp and Music Teaching.

The Weekend Sun has five double passes to the performance to give away to lucky readers who can tell us in which year Pepe and Helen met. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. First in, first served. Entries must be received by 4pm Friday September 7.

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The Weekend Sun has two tickets to the show to give away to lucky readers who can tell us the date on which the Wurlitzer was first played in Tauranga. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received before September 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 www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

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there is nothingness. If the second excuse is true, then what current first excuse is valid to dismiss or ignore or rubbish or override this truth? What a gamble! If there is no Biblical afterlife then nobody will win or lose. If the Bible is true about an afterlife for all then there will be winners and losers. Jesus told a parable about a certain man who prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. (Luke 14:1525) When all was ready it was time for the invited guests to come. Now here is the sad part of the parable: “But

they all alike began to make excuses”. One after another said “I have just… Please excuse me”. You are invited by the Lord who gives eternal life to his banquet. Are you saying “I have just… (insert your excuse) it is inconvenient for me to come because I want to be doing what I think is my plausible excuse. Please excuse me.” All of the invited guests in the parable of Jesus who made an excuse to decline going to the banquet lost and were banished. How foolish were their excuses! By Graeme Johnstone, Tauranga Central Baptist Church

What makes a good father? Last Sunday was Fathers’ Day and while some call it a commercial racket, I believe that it is good to take time to honour fathers. In Luke 15:11-24 (NIV) 11 Jesus tells the parable of what we call “the prodigal son” and Jesus talks about a man with two sons. The younger one takes his share of the estate and wastes it and goes further and further into debt and need. Our attention is on the wasteful, wrongdoing son. But there are three main characters in the story. There are the two boys and of course there is the father and he really deserves a mention. He has slaved away for years running the farm and accumulating and inheritance for the boys. He gives the younger boy his share in good faith that he will be wise with it but over the ensuing months he wastes it on women, parties and wrong living. And then one day he turns up smelling like a pig pen. Dirty torn clothes and not a fraction of the man who went away. Let’s think of dad’s possible responses • Dad could have ignored him

• He could have sent him away • Blasted him for being so silly • Asked for the money back But instead without question he reinstates him. Gives him the ring signifying he is a son in good standing. Gives him shoes and a robe and without judgement takes him back as his son. The parable doesn’t actually centre on either father or son. It’s about God and the purpose is to explain the type of father God is to us. That when we go astray and are foolish and wayward, he holds out his hand to us and reinstates us as his own. He restores us back into standing and position with him. Now you may not have had a father like that or you may not have been that type of father and so it may be hard to comprehend that sort of person. Your father may have been harsh and judgemental controlling and unfair and the thought that God could be different could be hard to comprehend. But let’s acknowledge today that our heavenly father (God) exceeds all the qualities of any earthly father and will welcome us home no matter what we have done By Stephen Tyrrell, pastor, South City Baptist Church, Tauranga.

Bay’s first Hindu temple Plans are afoot to build Tauranga’s first Hindu Temple.

ST STEPHENS CHURCH 9.30 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP Led by: Geoff Warth 1.00 p.m. TONGAN WORSHIP Led by: Kilikiti Fakatou Brookfield Terrace, Otumoetai Ph: 576-4961

The public is invited to attend a function on the intended site at 108 Whiore Avenue, Tauriko from 10am on September 8. Phone Kuldip Kumar on 07 544 8404 or 0211 312 686 for more information.

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Proud parents and rugby supporters alike gathered at Tauranga Domain on Saturday as the Western Bay of Plenty junior rugby finals took place. Photos by Tracy Hardy.

Mount Sports won the U12 grade. Te Puna won the U13 final at Tauranga Domain.

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