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Watercraft wonder Plotting a course to the city’s on-water boat show this weekend: Master Tech Marine owner Karl Rastrick and Jazmin Candy, 12, Travis Bastable, 6, event manager Dahna Jeffares-Bozinovitch and Blake Cooper, 9, Action Sports Direct mechanic Bret Gunning and Regan Cooper, 12. See centrespread for more information. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Outrageous news for the criminally inane Thanks for the enormous feedback this week from the last RR column – just goes to prove how shallow and inane you all are. Shame on you for being so easily amused… to snigger and sneer at smutty innuendo and other people’s misfortunes. Here’s some more. Changes are likely to drink driving laws, reducing blood-alcohol levels. Some reports this week have tried to quantify the new levels using examples of famous New Zealanders, such as Richie McCaw, who they say could down half a dozen of his sponsor’s beers in a two-hour period before reaching the new legal limit. The proposal is to drop the allowable sozzle level from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol, per 100 millilitres of blood. Under the new pro-

posal, drivers caught between 50 mg and 80 mg would not go to court, but instead face $200 fines and 50 demerit points. Experts say larger men had the advantage of having more body water to dilute alcohol; so under the new limit, All Blacks captain McCaw could probably quaff up to six Steinlagers in two hours and still drive home, while internet mogul Kim Dotcom could drink up to 26 shots of schnapps. On this basis, RR has identified other notable folk who could be affected by the limits: We believe David Cunliffe could swallow four standards units of his own propaganda and still be able to steer the Labour Party home. Jimmy Spithill could be eight boat races behind at the start, but then quaff nine and steal the cup. Mahe Drysdale will never be over the limit, because he does single sculls. Rachel Hunter will reach the limit eventually. Not overnight, but it will happen.

No laughing matter

Some drivers in the Western Bay are so bad they don’t need to be drunk to be a hazard.

We’ve seen some shocking antics on the highways and roundabouts this week. Mind you, not as bad as this recent story out of the USA… You think Tauranga drivers are clowns? Police in Pennsylvania found it was no laughing matter, when a van full of clowns pulled a U-turn and crashed on their way to the state fair. The driver, Dimples the Clown, suffered a minor bump on the head. The 83-year-old was wearing oversized shoes at the time, but police say this was not a contributing factor in the crash.

Henry’s back

Good news for all you closet Paul Henry fans out there: He’s coming back. The exiled TV frontman – whose only crimes are having the balls to say what most of you think; and the ability to wind up anyone who takes themselves too seriously – is back on TV in the new year with the Paul Henry show. It replaces the ailing ‘Nightline’. (Now if only TV3 could get rid of that irritating Campbell idiot, the channel might be worth watching). For those of you starved of Henryism for the last few years, here’s another antidote. He’s written a book, called ‘Outraged’, and it tackles the everyday annoyances that most of us encounter, but have been so brow-beaten by PC control freaks, we have forgotten how to stand up for ourselves.

Included is Mr Henry’s complaint that everyone gets a designated carpark, except him. Here at Sun Media, we are doing our part to remedy this oversight, and have reserved a carpark for Paul Henry. We encourage everyone else in the Bay of Plenty to do the same, so if Paul Henry should happen to visit, he won’t have any problems finding one of his parks. You can purchase your ‘Reserved Parking, Paul Henry’ signs from Sun Media. All proceeds to the Criminally Inane Society (Un-Inc.).

Lucky escape of the week

My old uncle Kenny always used to say: “You gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to run”. He’ll be adding: “Know when to jump” after seeing the incredible footage of two plane loads of skydivers, who managed to leap out of their aircraft and save themselves after a mid-air collision. Quote of the week goes to the skydiver who wryly noted: “The wing broke off so we just left”.

Tough deal of the week

Here at RR we are pleased to see the end of yet another pointless fireworks night; and it’s equally invalid cousin, Halloween. Both should be taken out the back and shot. And on the subject of trick or treating, spare a thought for the hardship suffered by two groups on Halloween: magicians and prostitutes. We can only assume they all have to turn tricks for free for the night. brian@thesun.co.nz

Hat thief, Halloween and horror Here is the news.

The dastardly hat

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First it was the cookie, and then it was the hat. The dastardly hat thief of Whakamarama has been spotted, this time dashing across a paddock with a straw hat – last seen being pursued by an irate, sunburnt farmer. Reminds me of the legend of

Diesel, when he mistook a toupe for a ferret and pounced on some poor unsuspecting guy’s head. There was hell toupe.

Hello, ween!

Then a couple of local ghouls snuck up on me. Flo with Caz Chote and Chloe Phillips They said hello ween and I said, no, it’s Flo. Who the hell is Ween? It reminds me of a joke. When did the ghost ship run aground? Shalloween, of course.

Surviving Guy Fawkes

Ady and I weathered the storm of Guy Fawkes night this week, secure in our bomb proof bunker deep within the Sun Media halls. Here’s a snapshot of us in our protective gear, (the same equipment required when a newshound attempts to sniff a cat’s bottom) Take care out there, back the ban on fireworks and look after your critters. - Flo

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Returning to roots Western Bay’s new female Deputy Mayor The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is returning to its roots – electing a female Deputy Mayor in the form of Kaimai Ward councillor Gwenda Merriman.

fellow elected members across the district; and I look forward to a strong and productive relationship going forward.” Ross is pleased with Gwenda’s appointment, saying it is testament to her strong contribution during the last three years as Kaimai Ward councillor; and as previous chair of the risk and assurance, long-term Western Bay Mayor Ross Paterson made the plan and annual plan sub-committees. announcement yesterday at his council’s inaugu“Gwenda has been with us now for a period of time ral meeting in Katikati, where where she has shown brilliant skill at Gwenda, 54, was sworn into her governance and the business side of prestigious new role, along with council work. fellow councillors and community “She’s very strong in those attribboard members. utes and I see it as being something The appointment makes her the that I can use in the next three years council’s second female Deputy to take council further forward in Mayor. She follows Joan Kehely, the area.” who held the position when Gwenda replaces previous Deputy the council was first established Mayor Paul Thomas, who failed to in 1989. Joan later became the keep his seat in the Te Puke Ward. WBPDC’s first female Mayor in Ross chose the mother and wife 1992, before retiring due to ill from a shortlist of possible canhealth in 1996. didates, after she emerged as the Gwenda is thrilled and honstrongest option in terms of relevant oured with the appointment, attributes. telling The Weekend Sun it comes “She is an active commuGwenda Merriman. as a surprise – but a very welcome nity person, particularly in the one. Whakamarama area; and has a strong commercial “I’m very privileged and I’m looking forward to it. background in the agricultural and horticultural “I’m honoured to be appointed Deputy Mayor; and export sectors. I acknowledge the support from the community in “Some of the written feedback I had asked for from being re-elected as a Kaimai Ward councillor.” councillors supported that.” Gwenda is now in her second triennium as a Along with her deputy role, Gwenda is to chair the WBPDC councillor and plans to use her new role to council’s policy and planning committee. continue growth in the region. Gwenda’s family’s food and agri-business has been “I am confident the Western Bay will continue to based in the Bay region for more than 50 years. be a popular destination in the future. I would also Along with her husband Ross, she also operates a 300 like to take this opportunity to congratulate my By Corrie Taylor ha drystock farm.

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Digging up Katikati’s history Mishmish Heritage managing director and archaeologist Brigid Gallagher and Katikati kaumatua Paeahi Wanakore at Summerset’s archaeological dig.

History of Katikati’s coastline has been unearthed this week, following an archaeological dig at the Summerset By The Sea retirement development. Physical evidence of wide-scale Maori activity has been found at the Park Rd site, with a Waihi Beach archaeologist to record and document any signs of archaeological or pre-historic occupation or land-use, as required for the development’s second stage to progress. After two weeks, Mishmish Heritage managing director and archaeologist Brigid Gallagher says her team has found many archaeological features, some potentially 500 years old, relating to foodcultivating activity by Maori – undertaken on a large scale at multiple points in time. “What we’re finding is a lot of features pertaining to gardening,

storage of kumara, perhaps potatoes,” says Brigid. “It’s really nice to see in Katikati, because this area – although there’s been odd archaeological sites pinpointed – is demonstrating in a very visual inconclusive way there was lots going on here, which no-one in this area generally accepts or considers when thinking about development of the landscape.” Katikati kaumatua Paeahi Wanakore, who saw the site’s foreshore archaeological clearance about five years ago, is happy with the findings. “Europeans have been saying we didn’t live here – we’re saying to them we did live here because old people told us we did live here,” says Pae. “But nothing was written, it was all handed down by mouth – and this is evidence.” Pae says it would not have just been ancestors of his own iwi who

enjoyed the coastline. “Maori were very transient people, they moved round the coast where the food was – the last 100 years I would say would have probably been this iwi here now. But before that – well it could have been anybody.” The development’s foreshore clearance show Maori activity post-European arrival but Brigid says this dig shows strong physical evidence, by way of food storage pits, shell middens and rua (underground kumara storage pits), a long period of settlement by Maori. “We haven’t got any returns on the dates yet – but it could anywhere from 500 years ago, with occupation coming and going across the landscape, up until the present day. “This is the last chance to record these findings – because once the land is developed, it is gone.” By Merle Foster

Tauranga City feels the bite The majority might be cute and fluffy, but dogs have inflicted a record 372 bumps and bruises within Tauranga City during the last financial year. Released this week, ACC’s data shows the claims have been made in the year to June, increasing from 327 recorded in the previous year – and signalling a jump

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from 308 claims made four years ago. A total of $71,927 was compensated as part of the nationwide total of $3.29 million in the last financial year. But while Tauranga City Council’s animal services team leader Brent Lincoln is wary of the figures he remains optimistic the problem can be controlled, citing the numbers are reflective of the city’s rising population. “I haven’t noticed a big change in the number of dogrelated injuries. It is usually around 0.7 per cent of the city’s population,” says Brent. “With an increasing population there is an increase in dog numbers also, but we are actively monitoring this.” In 2012, there were 10,082 dogs were known to council – with 117 classified as menacing and 25 classed as dangerous. Of this 8809 dogs were registered. In the same year a total of 116 infringements were recorded, with eight prosecutions made under the Dog Control Act 1996 and seven resulting in orders of destruction. An ACC spokesperson says it is vital to remember these figures are relating to dog-related injuries and not specific to dog bites. “Most dog-related injuries are minor, requiring a visit to the GP; the three most common injuries being lacerations, soft tissue injury and dental injury.” Brent admits last year was “busier than normal” with a high number of claims and incidents reported in the two months of October and January. “These are our busiest months, so we will have to see how they go this year. We are currently collating the data for October.” The data was released alongside the latest information on dog populations from the National Dog Database, and dog-related prosecution numbers from the Ministry of Justice. By Luke Balvert

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Scaling musical heights Tauranga Intermediate School musicians Jack Tortoiseshell, 11, (Purple Maze bass guitarist), The Joker and the Aces vocalist George Hiku, 12, and drummer Brodee Kennedy, 12, practise for Thursday’s Bandquest regionals. Photo by Tracy Hardy

After months of practising, about 70 aspiring young Bay of Plenty musicians are aiming to strike the right chord on Thursday when they take to Baycourt’s stage for Bandquest. The competition, which offers musicians under Year 9 a chance to hone their performance skills, is tapping in the growing interest of making it as a performer – being fuelled by television shows like ‘New Zealand’s Got Talent’. Among the 15 bands from around the Bay competing next week for places at the national play-offs, are two groups from Tauranga Intermediate School where music teacher Jessica Walley says there has been strong interest from her pupils. “There is definitely an interest in

the bandquest from the musicians here at Tauranga Intermediate – and seeing the success that [former Bandquest competitor] Calista Grey is having is definitely part of the appeal.” Calista, who is through to the semi-finals of ‘New Zealand’s Got Talent’, was a member of the school’s band Chase Replica, which placed second in the regional Bandquest competition two years ago. Purple Maze bass player Jack Tortoiseshell, 11, is excited about the competition, saying his fivemember band has been practising about three times a week for two terms to hone their performance. “I would love to make it big in a band, or make it on Broadway,” says Jack, who is hoping the competition will be an important step to success.

Purple Maze vocalist George Hiku, 12, says the competition – which is run by organisers of the long-established Rockquest for secondary school groups – is a great chance for him “to improve my singing”. Bandquest director Glenn Common set up the competition following requests from teachers for a contest to encourage school bands in this age-group. The response has been encouraging, says Glenn, “with lots of enthusiasm and a high level of sophistication in performances”. Other bands competing in Thursday’s regional competition are groups from Mount Maunganui and Otumoetai intermediates, Papamoa and Katikati colleges, and Pongakawa and Pyes Pa schools. By Hamish Carter

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Airborne crash creates havoc

Stores busted selling to minors Two stores in the Western Bay of Plenty have been caught selling alcohol to minors since the beginning of the year.

A 52-year-old Rotorua man is “extremely lucky” to be alive after his ute became airborne and collided with two logging trucks in quick succession on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the crash on State Highway 36, at its intersection with Taumata Road, about 2.30pm after reports the man was trapped in his flipped silver Toyota Hilux. Western Bay of Plenty Road Police, Senior Sergeant Mike Owen says it appears the ute, travelling towards Rotorua, crossed the centre line around the slight left hand bend, hitting the wheel carriage on the first of two Tauranga-bound logging trucks, causing a chain reaction. The man is currently in Tauranga Hospital in a stable condition.

Rena divers’ serious incidents

Two serious incidents involving professional divers working on the Rena have given the Resolve Salvage team a scary shake-up. The two men – a 25-year-old New Zealander and 31-year-old American – were both taken to Tauranga Hospital for treatment following the separate incidents on October 19 and 29. Rena recovery spokesperson Hugo Shanahan says on October 19, the Kiwi diver reported experiencing breathing problems while at approximately 110 feet, or 34 metres. During the second incident on October 29, Hugo says the American diver’s umbilical snagged in two separate locations while he was ascending from 151feet, or 46 metres. He had to descend again to clear both obstacles.

TECT cheques at the ready

TECT’s little helpers are busy stuffing and folding envelopes with this year’s TECT cheques as 56,000 Bay of Plenty residents await an early dose of Christmas cheer. Next week TECT will pay $26.5million to its customers as part of its annual cheque distribution scheme, stretching from Waihi Beach to Otamarakau. TECT chairperson Michael Cooney says the million dollar figure will go to the 56,000 TrustPower account holders, receiving a minimum of cheque amount of $400 per household.

Teens charged over pipe bomb

Police have arrested and charged three teenagers for allegedly placing a pipe bomb in a rural Waihi letterbox, sparking a bomb squad call-out at the weekend. Police say two 18-year-olds and one 16-year-old are charged with possession of an explosive device in a public place. The teenagers were arrested after a Waihi property owner saw an unknown vehicle pull up to his letterbox at about 10pm on Sunday.

Quiet Guy Fawkes for firefighters A quiet Guy Fawkes night for firefighters throughout the Bay has them praising the community for its safe fireworks practices. Greerton Fire Brigade attended two call-outs believed to be fireworks-related on Tuesday night, while Tauranga Fire Brigade had an uneventful night with one false alarm.

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Alcohol harm reduction and liquor licensing coordinator Sergeant Nigel McGlone says, while some people may say two is too many, there has been a steady improvement in compliance. “When I started in this job seven years ago, every time we did an operation we were consistently getting two or three stores selling. “But since about 2009 we have seen a steady improvement and that has been through some good liaison with off-

licence operators, council and police – and everyone getting together and working through what we wanted to achieve.” If a licensee or duty manager is caught selling alcohol to a minor, and they are charged and go to court, they could face a fine of up to $10,000. If it’s just a general retail worker, or shop assistant, the penalty is $2000. “What we generally tend to do is refer the premise and the duty manager through to the liquor licencing authority in Wellington and they generally impose a suspension,” says Nigel. “We generally look at a closure of a shop for a day or two and a suspension of a manager’s certificate. The penalty

Police warn of fatigued driving Tauranga Police are highlighting the importance of driving a vehicle when you’re well-rested in a bid to prevent crashes involving people who fall asleep at the wheel. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says drivers need to make the right decision before deciding to drive. “People know very well when they are tired; when they have been burning the candle at both ends. “It’s actually up to people to make the right decision around how they are feeling and if they should be driving – irrespective of the distance they are going to travel.” Ian says drivers don’t have to travel far to actually fall asleep behind the wheel. “People often associate fatigue with long distances we undertake. But, in fact, they apply to the shorter journeys equally.

“The biggest thing is making sure you leave yourself plenty of time in your journey, to get to your destination.” Figures from the Ministry of Transport’s figures for 2012 show 51 people died in crashes where fatigue was identified as a factor, 139 suffered serious injuries and another 555 suffered minor injuries. The total social cost of crashes, involving fatigue in 2012, is an estimated $291 million. “Don’t be in a rush, take plenty of breaks – but it’s also about not getting behind a wheel when you are fatigued,” says Ian. “You might be tired through lack of sleep, it may be because you are unwell; it might be because of medication you’re on.” It’s about making those good decisions not to drive when you’re fatigued “and to keep yourself fresh when you do take those longer By Letitia Atkinson journeys,” says Ian.

National speed trials at rural schools Pyes Pa School and Pahoia School are the first two Western Bay of Plenty schools to be part of a national trial aiming to improve the safety of children in rural areas. The trial looks to reduce the speed limit outside Pyes Pa School from 80km to 40km during school start and end times, says NZ Transport agency spokesperson Glenda

Dobbyn. Variable speed limit trials at rural schools began in early 2012 as part of the Government’s Safer Journeys action plan. Variable speed limit signs are electronic signs which allow the speed limit to be changed locally at agreed times and to agreed speed limits. A variable speed limit of

70km is being trialled at schools on roads with a 100km permanent speed limit. A variable speed limit of 60km is being trialled for schools on roads with an 80km permanent speed limit. The new signs will flash up a new speed for the road at drop off times in the morning and pick up times after school.

comes from loss of sales. If you imagine a shop having to close on Friday, they will lose all the revenue for that Friday’s trade.” Police run regular controlled purchase operations during the year where they get people under the age of 18 to purchase alcohol – on instruction from police. “Whoever is serving the person at the point of sale; they are the ones responsible for making sure the person they are selling to is of age. “There are only three types of id [identification] a person can use [to purchase alcohol]. A New Zealand driver licence, a passport or an 18-plus card. All have photographs, names and dates of By Letitia Atkinson birth on them.”

Pet owners warned to prepare for heat Tauranga pet owners are being warned to have the proper steps in place to prevent their pets from suffering from heat exhaustion during summer. Tauranga SPCA animal welfare inspector Jason Blair says the warmer weather will bring an increase in heat-related welfare concerns being reported. “Dog owners need to ensure that they are set up for summer. Their dog needs to have access to appropriate shelter that is ventilated and of sufficient size. “Make sure your dogs’ water is clean and in a large container that is secured in some way to ensure it won’t be tipped over.” Jason pleads with people not to leave their dog in a car no matter how short the time they think they will be away from their car. “Over the peak of summer we will receive daily calls about dogs in dangerously hot cars. “If people are concerned for the welfare of an animal they should call the SPCA for advice or to make a formal complaint.”

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Mini chance for special school Bobby Morete, 13, and Devon Burt, 11, are wanting to collect more New World Minis. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

A Tauranga special school principal is hoping to use a popular nationwide mini collectable programme to educate children with disabilities social and life skills. New World supermarket’s Little Shop Collectables programme sees shoppers receive a free mini grocery item for every $40 spent in-store. Kaka Street Special School associate principal Deb Hudson says her school’s teachers currently bring in their own collectables from home “as a special treat

for the children”. “It’s more of a reward thing at this stage,” says Deb. But she hopes to collect enough mini items for the whole school to use, to teach the children social and life skills as well as mathematics and “turn taking”. “We’d like to get a full shop into our junior classrooms. But actually, having the individual object would be really good for them.” Kaka Street Special School is a school for students, aged five to 21, with special educational needs. The school currently has 69 children in nine classrooms.

Celebrating Diwali’s light

Tauranga BNZ Partners Centre manager Pam WrightSt Clair is inviting the Indian community to celebrate Diwali – the Indian festival of lights – this Tuesday. Pam says the official Diwali Day is on November 3 where Indian people – of all religions – can get together for prayers at local temples. But they are celebrating on November 11. According to Pam, Diwali Day is a celebration of “light over darkness”. The festival will consist of a gettogether, with light nibbles, at Tauranga BNZ Partners Centre on November 11 from 5.15pm-7.00pm.

With 44 individual grocery items to collect, the popularity of the supermarket miniatures has taken the country by storm. Last week Brookfield, Mount Maunganui, Gate Pa and Te Puke New World stores held a mass Little Shop trade-in with about 400 people lining up at some of the supermarkets to swap their extra mini grocery items for ones needed to complete a 44-piece set. If you would like to donate mini grocery items to Kaka Street Special School, you can drop them at the school’s reception. By Zoe Hunter

Have a go on the water

Paddling boarders and outriggers will be the hot topic at Pilot Bay this Sunday, as the East Coast Paddling Club host their ‘Have A Go’ day. From 10-1pm, the public are encouraged to come along and have a go at stand-up paddle-boarding, or test their skills in an outrigger at the Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club Waikorire at Pilot Bay. A $2 donation is required, with all proceeds to the Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club senior crews, who are competing in this month’s Vaka Eiva outrigger race in Rarotonga.

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Heather, Heather and Heather How many times can we write Heather in one story? Let’s give it a go… A Tauranga woman is organising a get-together for Bay of Plenty residents. Sounds simple – but there’s a catch: you must be named Heather. On Sunday, November 17, Heather McLean is inviting Heathers of all ages to her Heatherfest lunch at Oak Tree Restaurant in Greerton. “The only rule is you have to be called Heather,” she says. The 76-year-old started the event in 2008, attended by 86 Heathers for lunch at Bureta Park Motor Inn’s restaurant. In the beginning she held the Heatherfests once or twice a year, but is now hoping to make it an annual occasion. Heather says there are other namesake groups which meet in Tauranga and at the last event in 2012 the Heathers met for lunch with the Shirley group and the Lois group. The youngest Heather to attend the event was 19 and the oldest was 86, she says. “We’ve even got a lady named Heather Heather.” According to Heather, the name comes from a flowering evergreen plant common in the Scottish Highlands. Heather’s father was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and she believes that is why she was named Heather. “He came out [to New Zealand] as a five-year-old. I think he was trying to bring back his memory of Scotland.” Heatherfest is at Oak Tree Restaurant on November 17 from 12pm. RSVP to Heather on 5781689 or hym@xtra.co.nz before November 13.

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“The older you are, the more people you find who are older than you,” says 99-year-old Tauranga man Peter Harvey.

Peter Harvey with some photos of his old rugby team photos. Photo by:Tracy Hardy. The Otumoetai resident is celebrating 100 years this Tuesday with his family and friends at Mills reef Winery. “It’s coming up quite rapidly,” says Peter. “I’m looking forward to it, but the last few weeks have seemed like two years. I’m sick of being 99.” Despite his upcoming centenary, Peter has recently renewed his drivers’ licence and is intent on keeping behind the wheel for a while yet. “In two years’ time I’m going to renew it again.” Some of Peter’s secrets to longevity include “keeping active” talking to neighbours and going for walks – he’s even bought himself a new laptop to keep up-to-date with what his three children and six grandchildren are up to. As a youngster, Peter was “mad about rugby”. His father, also named Peter Harvey, was a former All Black in 1904 – and in 1905 was picked to travel England with the All Blacks. So naturally, Peter was brought up around New Zealand’s national sport. “I always had a wish to be an All Black. I had a

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few good skills, but I didn’t have the physique. I was always very small – weighing 63 kilograms.” In 1930 Peter joined the National Bank of New Zealand in Christchurch and met his late wife Joyce in 1937. “That’s when I sort of lost interest in rugby,” laughs Peter. The couple married in October 1938 and moved to Palmerston North to start a life together. Peter worked as a radio mechanic in the New Zealand Air Force for three years – including 12 months in the Pacific as a member of the Corsair Party – “before going back to work at the bank”. Transferred to different branches throughout the country – Peter moved to Wellington three times. He was manager of the Courtney Place branch in Wellington before retiring and later moving to Tauranga in 1980 with his Joyce, who died in 1987. Three years later, in 1990, Peter met Blanche who he shared 17 “happy” years with before she died in 2007. By Zoe Hunter

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Stroke after shoulder-burning stroke, two Bay of Plenty waka ama women are taking their training to the next level by covering the unchartered canoeing waters of Matakana Island. In a pioneering first tomorrow morning, Rebecca Boyce and Yvonne Roger will prepare to paddle into the unknown, by attempting to circumnavigate a 63 km loop of Matakana Island in an OC1 – single outrigger canoe. Starting 8.30am at Sulphur Point boat ramp, the pair will make their way through the harbour to its Bowentown entrance before returning back to Tauranga along the front of Matakana, finishing at The Boat Expo on The Strand. “About a year-and-a-half ago, I thought I wondered why no-one had done it. We are doing it for ourselves as Yvonne has an aunty living on the island and I‘m living locally,” says Rebecca. “If we do it we will be the first women, which will be pleasing and the first to do it in a day.” The gut-busting loop sees the pair paddle in a relaystyle format, alternating every 15-20 minutes between the canoe and a support boat, in what is predicted to take up to six hours. Rebecca has been involved in the sport for the last three seasons with Tauranga Moana Outrigger Canoe Club; while Yvonne, the Lakes District Health Board smokefree coordinator, is a waka ama veteran of eight years, with an illustrious medal haul of six bronze, four silver and seven gold medals at national level. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and we have a lot of confidence in each other and our abilities,” say the pair. For the ladies, the event is a perfect training run for the 65 km Kaiwi Channel relay in Hawaii next May. Starting at the island of Molokai, teams cross the Kaiwi Channel to Oahu – in “challenging conditions”. “It’s one of those races that people will think they need to do, and it will be my first internationally. So why not make it a big one?” says Rebecca. “This will be the first time any of our team will be paddling in these waters. We are independent, strong and healthy. And we’ll be representing the wahine [women] of Aotearoa [New Zealand] in this exciting event.” To follow the women, visit: www.wahinetoamaori.weebly.com

Students’ mystery solved A group of Tauranga Girls’ College students have had their mystery solved, after seeking the community’s advice for what two “very old” metal spectacles were used for. Four Year 10 students have been collecting ancient medical artefacts to display in two handmade cabinets at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board’s Clinical School as part of a school project. Of the 13 medical artefacts – the use of two metal spectacles could not be identified. But Auckland University optometry and vision science associate professor Rob Jacobs has confirmed one pair “could possibly be [used for] protection against x-rays”, or to “provide protection against heat”. Rob says the second pair could be a device for nasal delivery of oxygen, or other gases, to a person. The girls still need help identifying masks and biopsy instruments. If you think you can help, email the girls at: 10businessenterprise@gmail.com

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Thelma Lindup gets 100 shoeboxes ready for shipping, with Storage King Tauranga manager Amy Steward.

A thousand shoeboxes stocked with games, colouring pencils, musical instruments and more are making their way to Third World countries, to arrive as Christmas presents for povertystricken children. The parcels were sent from Tauranga last week through Operation Christmas Child – an international project run by relief organisation Samaritan’s Purse, since 1993. Each year, more than 100 million children throughout 130 countries receive a shoebox with gifts donated by residents,

churches and businesses. Tauranga coordinator Thelma Lindup says 1000 boxes have been sent from Tauranga this year, after a push for donations during October. “We look for really lovely, practical things. So the boxes are full with coloured pencils, toothbrushes, tennis balls, bouncy balls, musical instruments, etc.” Each shoebox costs about $9 to send. “Some go to Cambodia and the Solomon Islands; there are millions and By Corrie Taylor millions of boxes.”

Going orange Papamoa School road patrollers Daemin Warrilow-Cameron, 11, Sasha Kerrigan, 11, and Kyra Farniner, 11, with their sign. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

“A smart fellow stays off the yellow” is the message 16 Year 6 Papamoa Primary students –donned in orange – will be chanting as they march Tauranga’s CBD with 500 others today. Papamoa Primary is among about 25 Tauranga City and Western Bay schools participating in the Orange Day parade kicking off 9.30am – an event hosted by Travel Safe and police to celebrate students being involved in road safety efforts at their education facilities. Papamoa Primary School deputy principal Gen Fuller says 16 of her school’s 22 Year 6 road patrollers have created a banner for Orange Day, which they’ll later use to promote a positive message to prevent a road safety problem unique in their community.

“Orange Day is about recognising the children who have made a commitment throughout the year to helping support road safety at our school by being road patrollers; so it’s a thank you to them for their commitment,” says Gen, who says her students decided to make a banner to positively prevent people parking on the yellow lines outside of their school. “The banner has a two-prong effect – it enables us to profile a positive message of parking in appropriate places. “But it’s also for next year – when we’ll place it outside the school to publicly encourage a change in behaviour.” Travel Safe programme leader Karen Smith says the parade celebrates Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty primary or intermediate school students’ participation in road safety efforts, via help from Travel Safe and police.

“The students always put a lot of effort into them, so they send clear messages – and are specific to meet needs of their individual communities,” says Karen. “The banners are not a one-off – they’re re-used in following years by upcoming students – who can re-look at the message, change it, or refine if they think necessary.” The Orange Day parade sees Year 5-6 students march a loop from The Strand, along Harrington, Willow, Grey, and Elizabeth streets, back to the waterfront. WBOP Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton, Tauranga City councillor Bill Grainger and Western Bay of Plenty District councillor Don Thwaites will open the parade, with judging of banners and a presentation of primary and intermediate winners at Baywave TECT Aquatic and Leisure Centre afterwards. By Merle Foster

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Renne Bartlam, 10, Casey Bartlam, 15, Aimee Tomlinson, 14, and Georgia Bartlam, 13, have been trying to swim at the Oropi Hot Pools for about four months.

Oropi Hot Pools and Country Cafe fans may be able to swim at the facility’s this Christmas, following its mystery closure since June. Tauranga resident Denise Bartlam and her three daughters have been trying to swim at the pools for four months.

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Contractors have been working at the site for almost five months, trying to find hot water after the hot water bore collapsed. “They’re trying everything they can. As soon as we can find that, we need to get the temperature right and we need to get the flow,” says Robyn, who believes the site’s minerals have eroded the casing of the hot water bore she put down 13 years ago. With replacement of the old bore underway, Robyn says the task is taking time due the water being more than 400 metres deep. Contractors have managed to dig at least half way and now “they’re stuck”. “I think they’ve hit some rhyolite. They have even broken their tools. We’re into our third hole now.” Robyn is aiming to open the hot By Zoe Hunter pools “by Christmas”.

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Breaking bad cycles While I’ve been called the baby of Tauranga City Council, I’m old enough to have seen some of my childhood snacks either reinvent themselves or cease production all together. It seems like everything has a natural lifecycle of prosperity and eventual decline. Even the mighty All Blacks were arguably stuck in a four-year performance cycle, with a history of peaking the year before a Rugby World Cup was held.

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What does this have to do with Tauranga City Council? Well, even the council goes through its own lifecycle. During the last decade, council has swung like a pendulum from financially liberal, to more conservative (well, attempted conservatism). Hopefully, the new council will consider a smarter approach to delivering community prosperity by creating better value for your investment. I believe the council should stop swinging like a pendulum from liberal to conservative – and back again.

Let’s move forward instead. Tauranga has experienced a period of low investment in its arts and cultural scene. But let’s not swing the pendulum towards liberal expenditure in this area too fast, too quickly. Don’t get me wrong, I love what smart investment into the sector has done to revitalise communities in similar positions to Tauranga. Let’s take the time to find out why the community has stood up to try to make the Summerfest youth

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It’s not ‘all hui and no doey’ though. Council’s new community development committee is looking to support neighbourhoods to take ownership of their local spaces. For example, the committee may look to support local communities in designing, building and looking after their playgrounds, parks and community centres. Just like the All Blacks did at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, our council needs to break its cycle too. But we won’t get it right every time. Even a big-brand chocolate company recently got it wrong when it used palm oil in its products. They tried to keep their costs low for its customers, but neglected their customers’ values and expectations. (And, the company’s market research budget is much larger than council’s consultation budget). Let’s stay focused on the outcomes we want to achieve in the community. Let’s work together to find the most cost-effective way to achieve them.

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Greenspace vision sharing Tauranga’s Meyric and Lyn Bellerby are often found hauling weeds at Johnson Reserve near Waipuna Park in Welcome Bay.

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Tauranga couple Meyric and Lyn Bellerby is often found hauling out weeds in the undergrowth at Johnson Reserve near the edge of Waipuna Park in Welcome Bay. The couple moved to Waipuna Grove in 2003 where their property backs onto the reserve, which was then full of blackberry and gorse.

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A project to clean up the reserve was started by local resident Tony Burgess-Short, a local under the banner of Weed Busters, and Meyric was keen to join in and help clean up his new backyard. “At the time, the area they were clearing was not accessible by road, so a horse and cart were brought in to haul out tonnes of blackberry and gorse,” says Envirohub Bay of Plenty’s greenspace coordinator Tania Gaborit-Haverkort.

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Meyric says he is 100 per cent behind the project being re-started. “It is a great way to encourage community involvement. If you’re part of a care group, you’re interested and engaged with your local community.” Envirohub will be hosting a series of community get-togethers during the coming months to give people the opportunity to share their visions for their neighbourhood Greenspaces.

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Girl Guides altogether In a first for Girl Guides across the Bay of Plenty, a mass event incorporating all levels of the organisation is taking over Te Puna Quarry Park this weekend. The GirlGuiding BOP Adventure Race will see mixedage teams of two to four navigate their way around a fun course at the park – involving a few mental and physical challenges along the way. GirlGuiding BOP Support Welcome Bay pippin leader Sonia Anderson says this is the first time the Bay’s section of Girl Guides has brought all four age groups together for one event – and it will be great to see girls of different ages, from age five to 18, working together.

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Mown down with family fun For the uninitiated, Omokoroa No 1 School’s Ride-on Mower Race Day sounds like it might be just aimed at getting men out of their sheds – but the traditional gala day activities offer plenty for everyone.

Race Day coordinator Bronwyn Carter says the day’s focus is all about family fun with traditional gala attractions – including rides, live entertainment from the Beat Club, tasty food and second-hand bargains – together with the Bay’s biggest silent auction, and stalls promoting local businesses. As the 10th Ride-on Mower Race Day, organisers are aiming to make it “bigger and better” than before and have added a few new attractions, including Water Walkers, where people are enclosed in large plastic bubbles and can ‘walk’ over a pool of water. Bronwyn says this year event, which is expected to attract more than 4000 people, is a true community event and is only a success thanks to the support of hundreds of people’s help and the backing of major sponsors. Sara Madsen, who organises the business exhibitors – which range from Go Karts Direct with their zippy machines, to water stain remover Diamond Fusion (ideal for stopping stains from the area’s mineral-rich water), to sweet and shed specialists – says the event’s past success is a tribute to an amazing team involved. High quality second-hand clothes, books and toys will be on offer at great prices, along with a silent auction of almost 200 donated items and vouchers from local businesses and families, a quick fire raffle, a delicious range of tasty food, and a traditional farmers’ market. Children will be entertained with a range of attractions – including a giant bouncy castle, a vertical bungy, mini jeep rides, coconut shy, tyre roll and much more. Plus, they can also buy some home-made goodies at the Year 6 students’ fundraising stalls. And, of course, there is the excitement of the ride-on mower racing, happening alongside the gala from 10am to 3pm this Sunday. By Hamish Carter

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Reigning national champion mower racer Tor Cunningham and his dad Bill will be among the top Tauranga contenders to watch out for at Omokoroa on Sunday.

Mower mechanic chasing the chequered flag For mower mechanic Bill Cunningham, it was almost inevitable he would start racing lawnmowers. The racing enthusiast, who has competed in drag racing and rallying, had seen the enthusiasm his boss Adam Pendred – the Bay of Plenty Lawn Mower Racing Club president – had for tearing around a field on a mower, so he was keen to try it himself. Bill quickly developed a passion for the racing, and has had his share of success in the Class Two modified engine race, where he has put his mechanical skills to use to improve performance. But Bill says it’s son Tor, who is the top talent in his family, quickly achieving success on Bill’s spare mower when he returned home from overseas three years ago. This weekend, Tor will be defending the national championship title he has held in Class One for the last two years. “He’s just very determined. He’s very focused when he’s racing and gives it everything he can.” This Sunday both father and son will be ripping around the field at Omokoroa No. 1 School, in the race event that is also the national championship, with hopes for

dryer weather than last year. “It wasn’t ideal with a wet track, but it dried out over the day,” says Bill. Racing begins 10am, with events held in three engine size classes, with each race consisting of six to eight laps

around a football-size track. Entry is free. Parking is available in designated nearby fields on Plummers Point Rd, or at Lava East restaurant (with shuttles to the school). Follow the parking marshalls’ directions. By Hamish Carter

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Summer and strawberries in a ‘dessert sandwich’ There is something about harvesting enough strawberries for a decent bowlful that I haven’t quite managed yet. But with eight new strawberry plants just in, the chances have increased. Strawberries are a delight to small children and birds, so if you’re going to plant them, a dozen plants

may only be enough for a small household. As usual, the cost of strawberries soars at Christmas time, so get planting now. Speaking of planting, Another Green World’s rustic seedling stall is open on the corner of Selwyn and Williams streets behind the fire station on Cameron Rd, mostly selling selected herbs and vegetables that

were microgreens but they kept on growing. Back to the strawberries. As a youngster I can remember devouring them at Christmas time like a special treat with ice cream sprinklings of icing sugar and runny cream.

Homemade shortbread was always on the dessert table; and being an aspiring chef combining the two seemed obvious. This week, I have added a lemon curd that adds a zingy binder to a flavoursome glutenfree shortbread I have perfected.

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Gluten-free shortbread: Ingredients 230g icing sugar 200g ground almonds 175g Edmonds gluten-free custard powder 200g fine Polenta 300g butter (half-melted and softened)

Method Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, then mix in the half-melted butter and press into a baking tray. If the mixture seems too dry, add a few drops of water. Score into squares before baking in oven for about 25 minutes until golden and firm to the touch. Cool in the tin, then place on a wire rack.

Lemon curd:

Ingredients 80g butter 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks ¾ cup lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon zest

the mixture over a low heat until it looks smooth. Increase the heat slightly and cook stirring constantly on the bottom of the pot (a rubber scrapper works well). The mixture will thicken in 12-15 minutes. Don’t let the mixture boil. Keep stirring, removing from the heat occasionally also helps. When it leaves a path after a spoon is pulled through the mixture transfer the curd to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap until required.

Method: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer for about two minutes. Slowly add eggs and the yolks and beat for one minute. Mix in the lemon juice; the mixture will look curdled, but it will smooth out as it cooks. In a medium-size heavy-base saucepan, cook

Assembly: Dust shortbread squares with icing sugar. Spoon on big glob of lemon curd top with strawberry and another slab of shortbread. And, there’s your summer sandwich. Optional extras include serving it with runny cream and, or, ice cream.

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Creating family favourites in the kitchen Heat some rice bran oil in a pan. Fry each chicken wing until golden. Place in oven for 10-15 minutes or

There is something rewarding about making your own sauces and creating that perfect dish the family just loves. My kids have a black board with their favourite dishes and we have set a menu up so they can be assured their favourite dish is cooked again the following week.

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Heat oven on 180degrees... Make the sauce first. Melt butter in a pot; add tobasco sauce, sweet chilli sauce, brown sugar and water still until combined simmer for one minute. For the wings place all the dry ingredients in a plastic bag and coat all the wings. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes. Before frying give them a good shake in the bag again.

Spear change, seasonal menu Colour, texture, taste – we need to consider all these factors in selecting the right ingredients to lift any plate. With the arrival of spring produce there are plenty of fresh options to play with in creating a great dish to wow your family and friends. Asparagus is always a hit and adds interest to salads, but you need to be quick with the short season passing swiftly. If you are like me you were probably introduced to this great vegetable out of a can, with the briney soft spears wrapped in white sandwich bread. There could hardly be a worse way to promote this flavoursome treat than in mushy asparagus rolls.

Favourite mixes Well done Tauranga, what a fantastic response to the Hot Pink Walk. Even though the weather wasn’t co-operating, the sea of pink with all of the smiling, enthusiastic and supportive people made the difference. There were a lot of pink flamingo-style supporters so The Phoenix will be sending your donations to this worthy cause. With the arrival of those fresh tangy strawberries, now is a great time to introduce one of my favourite cocktail bases – Cointreau. Chilled Cointreausoaked strawberries are awesome and simple with rich contrasting flavours. Cointreau was created in France by two brothers using a secret recipe; and it has become one of the most treasured and recognised ingredients in the world for making quality drinks. Sourcing specific, bitter-sweet oranges from four countries, including Haiti, and using the flavoursome oils from the skins, Cointreau delivers a rich orange liqueur that combines well with all manners of bases like juices, dairy and carbonated drinks. My favourite Cointreau cocktail is the Japanese slipper – a vigorously shaken mixture of Cointreau, Midori and fresh limes over ice in a whisky glass. Send me your own personal Cointreau recipe, and the chosen winner will be The Phoenix’s Cocktail of The Month for December.

My favourite way of using asparagus is marinating it in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic for 30 minutes, then grill on high for four minutes, rotating spears to avoid charring. Serve with halved roma tomatoes and lightly grilled halloumi or bocconcini cheese. Season, dress and serve – you will love this delicious salad (other favourites are served with strawberries or drizzled in Hollandaise sauce). Other great seasonal spring produce you need to make the most of include artichokes, beetroot (don’t you love those cute colourful baby beets?) and broad beans – and that’s just the start of By Hamish Carter the alphabet.

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Legendary colourful support It might not be the traditional black and white he normally associates with, but Sir Gordon Tietjens is happy to get his hands colourfully dirty for a ‘legendary cause’ – child cancer. On Friday, November 22, the Child Cancer Foundation is hosting the inaugural Legends Luncheon – raising funds to support child cancer patients and their families. And Sir Titch is personally supporting the event, which includes an afternoon of food, entertainment and prized auction items. The rugby sevens guru let his true colours show when he and six-year-old cancer patient Max Necklen put their artistic skills to work with a series of blue, yellow and red hand-painted artworks to be auctioned off on the day. Not known for his painting abilities, Sir Titch admits the three pieces are “one of a kind artworks”, as he has never had his hands painted or attempted any painting. “It was

great to have Max’s little hand in amongst my big two hands.” More than 50 families are currently supported by the Child Cancer Foundation in the Tauranga area, including children receiving treatment, post treatment; and support for bereaved family members. Child Cancer Foundation fundraising and business development manager Delwynne Hahunga is thrilled to have secured the unique pieces of artwork, with Sir Titch’s hand prints, for the event. “It’s going to be a very highly sought-after piece of artwork, I’m sure.” Max’s father Dan Necklen, with wife Alicia and Max’s brothers Finn, three, and Isaac, three months, were also present to share in the paint-filled excitement. “It’s just really cool because the Child Cancer Foundation has been good to us during the last three years,” says Dan. “It’s just neat we can help in some little way because they [the foundation] are awesome.” For further information and ticket prices, visit: www. childcancer.org.nz By Luke Balvert

Sir Gordon Tietjens and six-year-old Max Necklen pose with their handpainted artwork. Photo by Ross Brown.

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the risk of losing their money. ‘‘Modern goat milk drinks have a very mild and creamy taste, so toddlers can convert from cow milk without a problem.’’ Many parents might remember drinking goat milk themselves as children and not liking the taste, but things have changed, says Gregg. ‘‘Mothers are often surprised how good the taste and smell is, they remember goat milk as being a bit rank. But our milk comes from specially-bred dairy goats.’’ Gregg also confirms goat milk used in Fresco Nutrition’s product is pasteurised

and homogenised, which means the taste is very mild, “so it doesn’t come as a shock to toddlers used to drinking cow milk”. ‘‘We get such great feedback from parents about the taste of our product, and we’re told that even fussy feeders take to it.’’ The risk-free trial offer is running now at New World Mount Maunganui, with the company pledging to refund the purchase cost on return of un-used product. For more information on nutritional benefits, ingredients and feeding advice, see the Fresco website: www.fresconutrition.co.nz

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Windsurfing will be among activities Elements Watersports instructor Peter Head (pictured) will be giving people a chance to try out as part of Water Month on Saturday.

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On Sunday, children can challenge themselves on the Kids Grinder obstacle course (1 km or 2 km options), which will see them scale cargo nets, ladders and other obstacles – before culminating in a swim and bomb competition at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s Windermere pool. The challenge starts 10am, with entry $10 or $30 for five. (For details, call 07 571 0190 extn 6707). A fun pool party will also be put on at Greerton Pool at 1pm-4pm Sunday, with a barbecue, giveaways, inflatables and various fun and games (via cost of pool entry). Those wanting to try paddling an outrigger canoe or stand-up paddle boarding can learn from Hoe Aroha Waka Ama club members from 10am-1pm. For details, call Hiria on 021 886 552, and meet at the club shed at Pilot Bay. (NB: this is a change from the event’s Saturday date in the programme). Aqua aerobics, masters swimming and a women’s sailing event are among other activities on offer during the week. For the full programme, go to: www.sportbop.co.nz/playinthebay

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Top crafters carve it up for show Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild’s annual exhibition is on next weekend featuring work from some of the best woodcrafters in the world. About 10 members of the guild are exhibiting their work at Mount Sports Centre in a three-day show with prominent woodcrafter Terry Scott being one of this year’s feature artists. Organiser Roy Tregilgas says Terry is

“very well-known around the world” for his wood turning and carving works. The second feature artist is club member Jacob Von Holsen, who specialises in scroll saw and marquetry works, and automata wood toys. Roy has been working with wood for about four years, creating mostly fretwork – an interlaced decorative design carved in wood. “There are all sorts of things you can do with wood. I like to give an artistic type of finish to it,” says Roy.

This year’s show covers many disciplines with the common core of wood. It can be turned, carved, machined and burned into different shapes and patterns. The Woodcrafters Show is at Mount Sports Centre, November 15-17 from 10am-4pm. Demonstrations of wood-turning, carving and scroll saw work, along with trade stalls, will be available. A sausage sizzle and refreshments will also be on offer. For more information on the club, or to join, visit: www.taurangawoodcrafters.org

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For perfect steaks, chicken breasts, pizza, and roast chicken with potatoes and pumpkin, the Weber barbecue just can’t be beaten – and Peter Wayman from Palmers Bethlehem will attest that. As Tauranga’s dedicated Weber specialist, his store carries the entire range of Weber gas and charcoal barbecues along with all their accessories as well. “We are used to selling only quality products in our store; so when we were approached by Weber to represent their company in our local area, we jumped at the opportunity,” says Peter. “Luke Staunton from Weber New Zealand was aware

we had won several awards, including Garden Centre of the Year, and felt our business could be a suitable fit for their products. “Weber’s reputation for innovation, quality and service sits well with what we do at Palmers so it made perfect sense. And we have been amazed at the amount of Weber Q barbecues that have been sold through our store ever since.” Peter says being a specialist dealer means his store has the complete range of Weber Q barbecues, including three models with a higher roasting hood, lid thermometers and electronic ignition. For only $50 extra, than the standard models, it represents excellent value. Weber firmly believe the best way to sell their barbecues is through in-store demonstrations; so it conducts regular ‘try before you buy’ demonstrations during summer. Peter says these events prove really successful at giving potential Weber owners a real understanding on how the barbecues work, as well as different types of food that can be cooked on them. A Weber barbecue demonstration is on at Palmers Bethlehem this Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm daily. Luke Staunton from Weber will be in-store on Wednesday, November 13, from 6.30pm, putting Weber barbecues through their paces.

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Question: The Kiwi way, is it a sustainable way? There are a few catch phrases floating around – environmentally friendly, ozone neutral, carbon depletion – and companies are quick to exploit these. One that is here to stay is ‘sustainability’. Sustainability can be traced back to the Brundtland Commission’s report called Our Common Future, which describes sustainability as being “development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. New Zealanders have generally been slow if New Zealand is to benefit from suiton the uptake of ability as a whole. I believe a culture choosing building shift is required. materials and design Firstly, we need to change from that will improve building to our wants, to building the performance of to our needs. their living spaces in a The sacrifice of changing from sustainable way. bi-folds to a more efficient Certified Builders insulation system is somerepresentatives, who thing the entire country spoke at a recent home will benefit from with less show, asked the question of the audience: Would you rather up grade your demand on energy generaaluminium doors to bi-folds out onto tion. You can locate a Certified the deck, or for the same cost upgrade Builder at: www.certified.co.nz the insulation? Ninety per cent chose who can talk you through the benefits bi-folds. of planning and building your family’s The Kiwi way of cheap and future in a sustainable way. cosmetic is going to have to change

Covering all possibilities in the rental home This weekend, one of our rental properties had this car accidentally go through the front garden, demolishing the letterbox and only stopping about one metre from the house. Fortunately, we are ready for such a thing happening to one of our owner’s properties. If the car had smashed into the house, what would you do if your tenant rung you to say their home has been wrecked and they could not stay there until it is fixed? If a water pipe had been broken; then there’s water everywhere, and the house gets damaged along with your tenant’s belongings. Would you be able to afford to cover a motel for them? You

Going digital – TV take back Television goes digital in just a few weeks and people are being encouraged to recycle their old ones at drop-off sites around the Bay of Plenty. From December 1, television is changing to Freeview, Igloo, or Sky – and about 20 drop-off sites will take back your old television for $5. Envirohub Bay of Plenty, at Historic Village, has been taking back televisions for about a week. The TV Take Back will continue for another five weeks, says Envirohub BOP team leader Emma van de Molen. Emma says about 70 old television sets have been recycled at the centre so far. “The Bay’s maximum capacity for TV Take Backs is 1000,” say Emma. Once the limit is reached, people can still recycle their old television – but the $5 charge will revert to the transfer station fee of $25. Only television sets can be recycled – “strictly no computer monitors”. “They don’t have to be in working order, but we can only take whole units, nothing in parts,” says Emma. Drop-off times at Envirohub BOP are 10am- 2pm, and during opening hours at all other locations. To find other drop-off sites, visit: www.tvtakeback. By Zoe Hunter govt.nz/collection-sites

would also be responsible for continuing housing for them. Would your insurance cover you for somebody else doing the damage? So many eventualities exist, which we don’t even contemplate? Many could happen and some do happen. The weekend’s car crash reminds us to make sure we have every possibility covered. Do you have a plan? Are you covered? If you are unsure, call Dan Lusby at Tauranga Rentals Ltd.

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Pageant finalists’ moment to shine Tauranga Girls’ College student Jade Graves loves to “capture every moment”. And on Saturday, the moment she and her boyfriend take to the stage as first-time beauty pageant finalists will be captured by a paparazzi of photographers. The couple is a finalist in the Miss and Mr Diversity Culture International 2013 pageant which sees 12 women and nine men compete for a top prize. Born in South Africa, 18-year-old Jade moved to the country about eight years ago and is representing her adopted country as Miss New Zealand. Jade “loves the outdoors” and entered her first pageant for the opportunity to travel. “I’m extremely outdoorsy, I love animals, I love taking photos – one of my sayings is capture every moment,” says Jade. Also having never entered a pageant before is her 19-year-old boyfriend Izaak Crook, who is representing his home country as Mr England. Izaak was head-hunted by the pageant founder while accompanying his girlfriend on one of her photo shoots. “At the start we were a bit nervous, but we’re loving it at the moment,” says Jade. “Everybody’s so nice and welcoming. It’s quite exciting.” On November 16, at Auckland Town Hall, the couple will have to wow a panel of celebrity judges – including international fashion model Colin Mathura-Jeffree and TV One’s Nothing Trivial actor

Chocolate swimming carnival A new swimming event at Katikati’s Dave Hume Pools this Sunday (November 10), is encouraging youngsters to challenge their personal bests in the water. The Chocolate Carnival begins 9.30am for children age 12 and under, to achieve personal bests, swimming one or three pool lengths with chocolate rewards on offer. A staggered race will include age-group winners; plus there are two fun relays. Entry forms are at the pools. Entry (to carnival and pools) is $2 each.

Fundraising concert

Tauranga Central Baptist Church is hosting a concert at 2pm November 16 to raise funds for two freeset projects aimed at getting women out of the sex trade. Freeset is a Christian business which has purchased four acres in Wellington’s Berhampore, where a weaving unit and training school has been established to help women in the sex trade turn over a new leaf. Tickets for the variety concert at the church are available at the door for $10.

Jade Graves and Izaak Crook and Jade’s horse Zoe. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Blair Slang – in their best swim wear, traditional costume and evening attire. The couple has been dating “on and off ” for about seven years and say it will be fun continuing the competition together. “We can help each other with questions and interviews,” says Jade. The couple is enlisting the help of the community to help them win the People’s Choice award. To win, the public needs to ‘like’ their pages and photographs on Facebook. To find out how to vote for Jade and Izaak, go to www.facebook.com/DiversityOceania By Zoe Hunter

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Master Tech Marine owner Karl Rastrick and Jazmin Candy, 12, Action Sports Direct mechanic Bret Gunning and Regan Cooper, 12, Travis Bastable, 6, event manager Dahna Jeffares-Bozinovitch and Blake Cooper, 9, can’t wait for the boat show to begin. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

A weekend of watercraft wonder Cover story Tauranga’s only on-the-water boat show is on this weekend bringing a weekend of watercraft wonder for the whole family. The Tauranga Boat Expo and On The Water Festival, driven by the Tauranga Marine Industry Association, returns to downtown Tauranga on November 8-10. Event manager Dahna Jeffares-Bozinovitch says the response from Bay of Plenty businesses has been fantastic and is ensuring a great event for this year. “This vibrant event is made possible with the support of local industries and community involvement.” In addition to more than 17 local industry exhibitions, the family-friendly event has attracted businesses from throughout the North Island, including tasty food stalls. This year, Dahna says children can enjoy

the Wish For Fish Charity bouncy castle, while parents can relax in the Cornerstone recovery lounge. The lounge – inside the main marquee – provides cool refreshments while you take a break from browsing the unique array of stalls. There will be an opportunity to watch the ladies Wahine Toa waka ama doubles team arrive after a record-breaking journey; and a chance to buy tickets for a pink kayak raffle for Tauranga’s Boobops dragon boat team. Free jet ski rides will be in high demand, as will the exciting on-water demonstrations from the NZ Power Boat Club, BOP Dragon Boat Club, Tauranga Coastguard and the Tauranga Yacht Club. To avoid potential parking hassles in town, a water taxi departs hourly from Salisbury Wharf; and a $40 family pass includes expo entry. Pick-up is also available from Bridge Marina, which offers free parking for visitors. Anybody wishing to participate in festivities, contact Dahna on 022 398 7621 or email: info@boatexpo.co.nz

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Tauranga Charity lifting its profile The disabled fishers’ charity Wish 4 Fish is going to be running a food stall and barbecue at the Tauranga Boat Expo and On The Water Festival, all part of the plan to obtain a higher public profile for the registered charity. Through the support of the Tauranga Marine Industries Association and the Boat Expo, trustee Bryce Dineen says Wish 4 Fish will be operating a food stall, selling white bait fritters, a sausage sizzle, bacon and egg sandwiches and cold drinks. “We’ve also got our merchandise there, along with our mobile fishing tackle shop,” says Bryce. The charity is taking over the mobile tackle shop for the summer to provide a source of income and a face out at Papamoa, where the tackle shop is normally situated. “We are also providing a bouncy castle

Sealegs on show The unique capabilities of the amphibious Sealegs boat will be on show at the Tauranga Boat Expo and Water Festival, but it will be a 6 metre version – not the 7.7 metre design the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is expected to take possession of at the end of the month. Sealegs are rigid hull inflatables with wheels so they can be driven in and out of the water and across estuaries and mudflats. The boat is driven by an outboard engine, the wheels by an on board Briggs & Sratton engine via a hydraulic drive.

Saturday and Sunday for the kids,” says Bryce. “It’s all to encourage people to come down and see what we are doing.” Wish 4 Fish is a registered charity aimed at giving the disabled and less mobile the opportunity to go fishing. Bryce is presently chair-bound following severe spinal injuries suffered in 2007. While in traction he came up with the idea of allowing people of all ages, with physical and mental disabilities and impairments, the opportunity to enjoy salt water recreational activities, including day trips and fishing trips. Fishing teaches many life skills from socialising and bonding, to being able to provide food for the dinner table, says Bryce. Bryce started Wish4Fish to help overcome his frustration at trying to go fishing from a chair. But the charity is not just for the wheelchair bound, says Bryce. There

are a lot of people with minor or major disabilities or simply living in rest homes who he believes will benefit from on-going access to the water. Wish 4 Fish trustee Bryce Dineen.

Reminder: Basic boating rules Life jackets: All boats, even dinghies on a flat calm sunny day with just one person on board, must carry life jackets for all people in the boat. Life jackets must be worn in when crossing bars or in rough weather. The Five Knot Rule: Five knots is about 9km/h or a brisk walking speed. This is the speed all boats must slow to within 200m of the shore, or a moored boat or a person in the water. The blue and white dive flag

alerts boaties to the possibility of people being in the water nearby. Rules of the Road: Boats keep right instead of left. Boats go down the harbour closer to the Mount Maunganui wharf, and they came back up the harbour closer to the channel markers, unless they are a yacht tacking across the channel. Boaties towing water skiers must also have an observer on board. $200 fines can be handed out for breaching the speed rule and the towing rule.

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Go blue for youth with diabetes Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when you’re young can turn your life upside down – but Diabetes Help Tauranga Youth is helping children and teens deal with their new condition. “There are no days off – you’ve got it for life,” says Diabetes Youth Tauranga coordinator Rebecca Ryder, who has a

child with Type 1 diabetes. The organisation, which supports children and families diagnosed with Type 1 and 2 diabetes, is calling on schools and workplaces to sign up for its Blue Mufti Day fundraiser next week. Funds raised go towards DHTY’s growing networks of families of those diagnosed, and providing children with confidence-boosting camps, activities and information. “It’s all about managing your life

Don’t put up with you lower back pain have it properly assessed and managed at Salveo Therapy

day-to-day,” says Rebecca. “We introduce children and families to networks of specialists and adults, who have lived through diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes as youngsters. This allows children to see what they can do with their lives and to grow their confidence to know they can achieve things and have high aspirations.” Rebecca says more than 100 children in Tauranga have Type 1 diabetes with about eight children diagnosed annually. In the Bay of Plenty, about 15 are newlydiagnosed. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas can no longer make insulin. “There is no cure and this form cannot currently be prevented,” says Rebecca. Type 2 is a metabolic disease where the pancreas is making some insulin, but the body cannot use it properly.

Preparing for blue mufti day are (L-R) Aidan Jeffrey, Drew Tilsly, Erik Gilbert, Josh Bennett and teacher Owen Allsop. “For children with Type 1, they with the same condition and learn have to take their blood glucose from each other.” levels up to 10 times daily; they New Zealand’s Diabetes need to think about what they’re Awareness Week is November eating – and they’ll have to admin11-17– with World Diabetes Day ister insulin mostly by injection on November 14. about four to five times’ daily,” DHTY would love schools and says Rebecca. “While they do feel businesses alike to participate in better after diagnosis, it’s a massive DHTY’s Blue Mufti Day on Friday, life change for them. November 15. “That’s why these groups and To sign up, or for information, activities are important – they grow email: youth@diabeteshelp.org. By Merle Foster in confidence being around people

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normal function and At Salveo Therapy we movement as quickly use this experience and as possible following an knowledge to perform a injury. This can often comprehensive back assessmean addressing areas of ment, to establish what weakness and imbalance, functional or movement or working on flexibildysfunction is present. ity or alignment issues, Then, we use treatment but not always. It‘s a techniques, such as joint common misconcepmobilisation, stretches and tion a spinal joint is ‘out With Roger Athy-Knibbs massage, to re-establish of place’. But research your pre-injury state. Exerfrom Salveo Physio shows a joint becomes cise prescription is an aide restricted, or hypermobile. And to treatment and is used as a means we apply hands-on techniques to of preventing further injury. Do put address joint restriction, or use exer- up with you lower back pain – have cises to create stability and reduce it properly assessed and managed. hypermobility.

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Building defences against infections During the last few years, I have been ensuring my clients have strong levels of vitamin D for immunity. The response I get from clients is higher vitamin D levels translate to fewer colds, flu and associated infections.

Clear link

There have been suggestions from researchers vitamin D can help immune response for things like autoimmune disease. Now there is a clear link between vitamin D, the antioxidant compound resveratrol,

and a self-produced anti-bacterial agent called cathelicidin. Vitamin D governs the production of cathelicidin, which is highly effective against bacterial, viral and fungal infection. Cathelicidin works by breaking down membranes of microbes, effectively killing them. Research by C Guo et al, in the book ‘Molecular Nutrition and Food Research 2013’, shows combining vitamin D with grape skin antioxidant resveratrol further increases cathelicidin

levels, thus increasing the body’s ability to fight infections.

Higher levels

Ideally, your vitamin D levels should be above 80 nmol/l in winter. The normal range is 50-140 nmol/l. However, many experts believe public recommendations are far too low. Because of the links between many cancers, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative and even cardiovascular and mental health issues, I prefer to see people with levels of more than

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100nmol/l. Women with a family history of breast cancer need to be especially proactive. I know of one GP who keeps breast cancer patients at more than 150 nmol/l giving them 50,000 iu a week to build levels. With resveratrol, don’t waste your money on plain resveratrol supplements. Look for those that include potent grape seed extract (OPC), and other synergistic compounds such as acai extract and green tea. Ideally, this type of product should be taken with a broad spectrum multi-vitamin. Give me a call if you need advice on vitamin D, or resveratrol. To join my weekly newsletter go to: www.johnarts. co.nz and visit: www. abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional therapist and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to: www.sunlive.co.nz

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Refresh your natural beauty We all opt to compensate for the natural effects of ageing with restorative procedures, so we function at our best. For example, we acquire glasses when our vision is failing and receiving joint replacements when our joints wear out. Our skin deteriorates rapidly in this part of the hemisphere, which accelerates skin-ageing – resulting in sun-damaged, wrinkled and weathered-looking facial skin.

Assurance

There is an ever-increasing number of professionals offering cosmetic medicine treatments using products, such as Botox and dermal fillers, to counter the effects of facial ageing to enhance and refresh your natural beauty. This reflects just how increasingly popular these treatments are proving to be. There is no ‘guess factor’ with these treatments. They do work and every time – with a

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one with the skills and talent for recognising which products and treatments will specifically suit you and enhance your unique beauty.

Essential

Experience is priceless and allows your practitioner to turn realistic goals of facial enhancement into reality, minimising pitfalls a less experienced practitioner may provide. Beware of choosing a cosmetic medicine practitioner just because his or her practice is conveniently located, open on a convenient day, or the treatments are slightly cheaper. Sharon Melrose from Rejuvenation More important factors Cosmetic Medicine. to consider are the suitably qualified and experienced safety track record of products practitioner. being used, ensuring the cosmetic So be selective when choosing medicine practitioner is suitably such a professional. You not only qualified and has the experience to need a qualified professional – but help make you look as beautiful as more so you need an experienced you feel.

How often we stop ourselves from doing something because we fear being judged, of not being liked, or of being considered unattractive or unworthy. You may choose to withhold an opinion you hold dear, or not dress in a particular way for fear of being judged as ‘different’. The truth is judgements passed on you have nothing to do with you and everything to do with the judge’s opinion of what you should be – according to their perspective. How often do you stop yourself doing something only because of an unsubstantiated belief that others will judge you?

It is totally your responsibility You are responsible for your health. You are responsible for your body. No-one else can take the blame – just as no-one else can take the credit when you look and feel amazing. When you take full responsibility for your body, you can take full responsibility for the body you want in the future. Nobody can get those gym clothes on or lace up those work-out shoes – only you can make your body move.

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But having a good support network and being organised are key elements to your success.

Don’t be afraid to give you more than you ask for help and can dream of. use avenues availDon’t fall into the able to you. trap of thinking losing When we feel weight and looking at our lowest, we good is all your sometimes feel health is about. there is no way Future planning out – but it can be Think long term – as simple as picking up the phone. With Debbie Gatenby-Hinton of mobility in your later Tauranga Healthy Inspirations years, skeletal strength, The first step is and increased bone denthe hardest – then sity are just a few of the bonuses you’re on your way to taking of good food and exercise. Plus, responsibility for your health a long and healthy life is hugely and wellbeing. Yes, you have to make changes, advantageous. and no-one is saying it will be So what are you waiting for? Pick easy. But the long term emoup the phone and make the first step. tional and physical benefits will

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Bay course building confidence Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s group leader of health Rachel Gardiner says women who have been out of the paid workforce for a while often let opportunities pass them by – simply because they lack the confidence they need to step up and succeed.

Genevieve McNamara, a 2013 graduate in BOP’s certificate in health care assistance.

“We see it every day – women who are bright and intelligent but doubt their own capabilities. That’s what is really great about our health care assistance course; it really helps to build up our students’ confidence.” Taught two days per week, the students work the other three days in paid or volunteer positions in the health sector, providing a great learning/doing mix. The course gives students the foundation they need to feel they can succeed. Many are so delighted with the knowledge they gain they use the course to pathway onto a range of other health-related courses, such as midwifery and nursing. “It’s so rewarding watching students graduate at the end of the 18-week course. They arrive not sure they can complete the programme and they leave with both a qualification and a drive to succeed – the transformation is amazing,” says Rachel. Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the world, with escalating shortages of qualified health care assistants. New Zealand employers are reporting difficulty in recruiting and retaining workers. “So what this means for those wanting to get into the industry is that job prospects are great,” says Rachel. For more information about the certificate in health care assistance contact Bay of Plenty Polytechnic on 0800 BOP POLY or visit: www.boppoly.ac.nz

Fad diets – what to believe It is the time of year when there is a huge push by those promising “unbelievable” weight loss results, using dodgy methods with little to no reliable research to back up their claims. Yet, how many of us buy into these promises with the hope they will somehow miraculously transform our bodies into what we dream of possessing? Dispelling myths, created by people trying to push their business in the multi-million dollar weight-loss industry, is becoming a daily chore for those of us who believe in healthy bodies for life – not fast loss at the detriment of their client’s future health. Restricting diets to only eating a few

food types can result in deficiencies in minerals and vitamins, which are essential for growth, repair and supporting our immune systems. One claim that aggravates me is to never eat bananas. Bananas are a wonderful pre-packaged food perfect for athletes and exercisers – it provides not only instant energy but many health benefitting antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Bananas are more energy-dense than many other fruit; and the riper they are, the higher the sugar levels. So those at risk of diabetes should limit their consumption. But for the rest of us, bananas are a great source of potassium, magnesium, manganese, vitamins B2, B3 and B6 – as well as providing about 10 per cent of our daily requirement of fibre. When selecting a calorierestricting diet, it is advisable to make sure it is well-balanced. For further information, please email me at: info@ activenutrition.co.nz

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Weeding out wandering willie Work is continuing at Sydenham Botanic Park (6 Miller Rd, Brookfield), with another public weeding bee on Saturday, November 9, from 1.30pm when tradescantia, (known as Wandering Willie), will be the target. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, a hand fork, rake or wheelbarrow; and everyone is welcome to bring a picnic afternoon tea. All help to remove this weed is welcome. For more information, go to: www.sydenhambotanicpark.co.nz

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Healthy and natural - and totally you If you want to look fantastic for Christmas – Totally You Face and Body Boutique owner Glenys Cowling believes she has the answer to beautiful, healthy, youthful-looking skin.

Totally You Face and Body Boutique owner Glenys Cowling performing a treatment.

Totally You in Bethlehem is celebrating its second birthday. And after a successful two years, Tauranga’s home of non-surgical face lift and body sculpting boutique now offers traditional beauty therapy treatments, including waxing and tanning. With the upcoming Christmas season, Glenys says now is the time to take advantage of their 100 per cent non-invasive and pain-free non-surgical face lift and body sculpting treatments. Exclusive to the Bethlehem boutique, Totally You’s revolutionary non-surgical face lift uses oxymegastation and deep connective tissue massage for lift. Oxymegastation treatments consist of a synergy between oxygen infusion and connective vacuum massage. Performed through very special roller probes, it enables stimulation of the body’s lymph fluid to detoxify and encourage blood flow to bring nutrients and oxygen to the face and body. Used in a facial, it firms facial tissue, smooths wrinkles and mood lines, and leaves skin looking bright and supple. If you have tried everything to lose those inches

Free hairdressing enrolments extended Hair to Train’s highly successful hairdressing academy has been given the opportunity by the Government to extend the age bracket from 16-17 year olds to include those aged 18 and 19. This will allow more school leavers and older students the chance to enrol in a free hairdressing course. Hair to Train’s general manager Donna Waterson says the NZQA-registered course, currently in its third year, gives students practical, hands-on training and experience – and a career head start – at no cost. “This one-year course allows us to get more young people into higher learning to gain qualifications and succeed with a trade; and then a successful future in employment,” says Donna. “We want to create a generation of people who contribute to the community and this governmentfunded initiative assists us with our vision.” The start date for the next course intake is February 4, 2014. Applicants gain the certificate in elementary hairdressing skills level 3 and national certificate in salon support level 3, totalling 133 NZQA unit standard credits. “We have two academies with two busy salons,

one located in Tauranga’s CBD and one at The Mount. We provide amazing support for our students, including a cultural awareness programme and a student counsellor,” says Donna. “Once finished, they won’t have a huge student loan and they can then either enrol in Hair to Train’s Year 2 programme, to complete their second year of hairdressing, or apply their skills to hairdressing, retail, hospitality or tourism.” Donna says it’s a fun four-day-a-week course. “Students get to show off their own flair in competitions; and they work on real clients in a real salon, with the full support and training of our highly experienced tutors. Best of all – it’s free.” So if you are aged between 16 and 19 – and want an amazing career in the hairdressing industry that can take you around the world – with only 40 places available for 2014 there’s no time to waste. To enrol, or find out more, txt 027 531 6606 or email: liz@hairtotrain.co.nz or visit: www.hairtotrain.co.nz or find us on Facebook.

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around the middle without success, Glenys encourages you to try the sixweek body detox tummy sculpting – or crunch it out in three weeks for faster results. Details about this treatment are on Totally You’s website. Pamper parties are also available for clients to luxuriate in and relax before

the silly season, which Glenys says “have been a huge success and a lot of fun”. Packages start from $30 per person. To celebrate its second birthday, the boutique is offering 50 per cent off your first facial treatment – valued at $120 – for just $60 when you quote this advertisement. By Zoe Hunter

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Pin Up Pet My name is Maverick, and I am a gorgeous four-month-old male huntaway-cross. I came to the SPCA as a stray puppy; and despite lots of advertising no-one has come forward to claim me. So, now I am here to find myself a loving new forever home. I am a large working dog breed, so I will need a reasonable amount of exercise and some basic training to teach me good manners before I get too big. I am a quiet, calm boy, who is going to be easy to train and very willing to please. Please come in and meet me and see for yourself what a sweet little boy I am – I’m sure you won’t be able to resist my beautiful big brown eyes. Or call 07 578 0245 for more information. Ref no: 19030.

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The Weekend Sun is profiling some of Tauranga’s historic places dotted around the city. This week reporter Zoe Hunter looks at a house more than 140 years old. Tauranga resident Jennifer Blakeley-Shugg remembers her mother playing music from the drawing room in her home – named Topcroft – when she was a child. Her father Reginald Shearman – a town clerk at the Tauranga Borough Council for 40 years – bought the house on Edgecumbe Rd in the 1920s before he married Brenda Mountfort there in 1930. He lived there with Brenda and their three children Jennifer, John and Rodney. Jennifer remembers her mother’s daily routine of playing music from the drawing room. “My mother was a concert pianist. She used to sit in the drawing room, where she would play for hours and hours every day.” When she lived in Topcroft, Jennifer says the house was adorned with “beautiful” wallpaper and five fire places, three of which were brought from Italy.

When her father died in 1952 – and her mother passed in 1990 – Jennifer and her brothers rented the house for about six years before the land was subdivided into about 14 sections. Jennifer was given some land on the corner of 13th Ave, where she has lived for 40 years. Her brothers were given land next to her plot; and by 1976, Jennifer says all sections were either sold or up for sale. According to Jennifer and Rodney, the house was moved from Edgecumbe Rd in the late 1980s to its current location on Welcome Bay’s Ranginui Rd. Building of the house was delayed by the New Zealand Wars (known as the Land Wars), until 1870. Missionary Samuel Clarke built the home, and named it after his ancestral home, Topcroft Hall, in England. Next week, The Weekend Sun profiles Tauranga’s War Memorial Gates, outside The Wharepai Domain, on Cameron Rd.

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Parents’ daring move

It’s a move many parents wouldn’t dream of. But for Dan and Amba Sanders, shifting their young family to a poverty-stricken area of Cambodia is a vision they can’t wait to come true. The couple is busy trying to raise $13,000 to travel to the village of Sihanoukville in December where they will volunteer for two weeks, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick and working on the Princess Project – an initiative preventing young girls from being taken into prostitution. They will take their two young sons, four-year-old Noah and 18-month-old Ziah with them, for a taste of a life in the Southeast Asian country, they hope will become their permanent home in mid-2014. Amba and Dan’s mission trip is being led by their friends Ben and Cherie McGonagle, who run the Princess Project in Cambodia and have lived with their two sons in the country for seven years. “The coolest thing is we’ve been offered a chance to move there permanently next year, and work with them on the project,” says Amba. Actively involved in their home church, Elim Christian Centre, the couple are no strangers to helping others; and the chance to move to Cambodia is too good an opportunity to pass up – despite having a young family.

shop on Tuesday. The main topic was financial matters including rates, user fees and

Amba and Dan Sanders with their two children Noah and Ziah. “There’s always a danger with the boys, but we’re prepared – and Ben and Cherie have two young boys also – so if we stick to them we’ll be fine. “We’ve researched everything and it’s just about making sure we’re alert and prepared 100 per cent of the time.” First things first, the family must raise $13,000 for their December trip before they can plan the 2014 move. After a number of fundraising efforts they have $6125 of the total, and are appealing for any sponsorship or help in the next few weeks. “We just can’t wait to get started – our hearts are already over there. Any help would be absolutely amazing.”

charges, capital expenditure, asset management and what impacts on Tauranga City Council debt.

I recently attended a presentation by Jim Diers, from Seattle, on how councils can better engage with communities and volunteers to revitalise neighbourhoods; and help people reconnect It is time we stopped treating senior managers as treasures who need incomes far above the cost of living in New Zealand, and our workers as commodities who are paid barely enough to get by.

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Creative Careers at Waiariki

Read these columns in full on www.sunlive.co.nz Tauranga City Council’s elected members attended an induction/ briefings work-

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Angela McKenzie is the curator at Creative Tauranga as well as being a practicing Artist, which ensures she understand the needs of artists and can offer assistance and support, especially for emerging artists. Angela began her studies in 2008 and completed an Advanced Diploma in Art and Design with Waiariki Institute of Technology. The programme offered a chance to work with highly regarded, award winning tutors who offered new techniques, arts marketing and the chance to dedicate valuable time to building her own particular style. Angela chose to keep developing her practice and enrolled into the Whitecliffe Bachelor of Fine Arts which is taught at Waiariki’s Mokoia Campus in Rotorua. As part of her studies Angela was

required to take part in an internship for professional development and decided Creative Tauranga could provide a wide range of experiences such as working on developing exhibitions, working alongside other artists and writing articles for the Creative Beat magazine. After finishing her studies, Angela was fortunate to go directly into part time employment and joined the Creative Tauranga team in November 2011 as Gallery Curator and Artist Advisor. For Angela, having the chance to dedicate four years to art studies has helped her develop a deep connection to her work and a strong dedication to her arts practice. “To be a committed artist takes an enormous amount

of hard work,” says Angela. “Not only to be painting or creating work on a daily basis, but also to be actively building your artist profile”. Angela has continued to create work of a high standard and has taken part in a variety of group exhibitions and had her selected for the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Awards in Whakatane, the Miles Art Awards at the Tauranga Art Gallery and more recently her work was selected for the prestigious New Zealand painters and printmakers awards in Hamilton. If you are interested in working in the creative industries contact Wairaiki institute of technology to learn about the wide range of study options available for you.

with local government. It is very timely; following low polling results for October’s local body elections show just how many people don’t see the relevance of local councils to their lives.

Here is one cause of high power prices – the enormous cost of senior executives and governance. Might River Power, now owned by the Government and 105,587 others, is a case in point.

‘Spaces Between’ by Angela McKenzie was selected for the 2013 New Zealand painting and printmaking awards.

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Roses blooming for high tea

Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae.

Tauranga artist Jenny Coker is hosting an elegant high tea on Sunday, November 24, in her beautiful garden to raise funds for Waipuna Hospice. With stunning views across the Tauranga Harbour, this is the perfect location to

unwind for a few hours and smell the roses. It is the ideal time to stroll around her gorgeous garden and smell the sweet fragrance of her magnificent roses while they are in the first full flush of blooms. Then take a seat around one of the many outdoor tables and relax, while sipping on a complimentary glass of bubbles. Enjoy a delicious selection of savoury and sweet treats served on pretty three-tiered cake stands and beautiful plates, followed by tea and coffee in dainty china cups. Margaret Harper will add to the ambience, by playing soothing music on the harp.

You might even pick up a Christmas gift, as a collection of Jenny’s artwork will be on display and she has generously offered to donate 50 per cent of any sales to Waipuna Hospice. With a personal experience of the services offered by Waipuna Hospice, Jenny is a keen to continue her support of an organisation that benefits a significant number of patients and families in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. Jenny’s high tea fundraiser is Sunday November 24 from 3.30pm. Tickets are $45, available from Waipuna Hospice, or purchase online at: www.waipuna-hospice. co.nz or phone 07 552 4380 to arrangement payment and tickets can be posted. By Zoe Hunter

A ‘compulsory life skill for youth’

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Badboy Brown will bounce back Now the fallout of Len Brown’s indiscretion is beginning to dissipate, it is tempting to consider the futures of some of the main players. For example, it is rumoured that Bevan Chuang is to star in a raunchy new television ad for two minute noodles and use the proceeds to open an exclusive establishment in Fort St called Hob Knobs. Luigi Wewege has departed New Zealand to infiltrate the organisation of Lonely Planet, to see if anyone benefited by naming Auckland among the top 10 cities. John Palino will continue to exist in the

shadowy fringes of politics, but may be offered a job in the oil industry, as spoilsman on fuel prices and tasked with convincing consumers of the fact that although every price always contains 99c, this is sheer coincidence and not a rip off. Whale oil will be flogged off to Kim Dotcom; and Cameron Slater will seek new challenges in the legal industry, (hopefully as a successful defence lawyer). An unknown security guard will be awarded Public Servant of the Year for loyalty and discretion. It seems reasonable to assume that Len Brown, providing his mayoral spending

stands up to scrutiny, will not only survive but continue to serve as one of New Zealand’s greatest Mayors, right up there with Tim Shadbolt. If not, I’m sure 101 uses for the Mayoral Chain would be a best seller. Besides that, it is possible that Bill Clinton could use some qualified help on the speaking circuit. Whatever he does, Len Brown gets my vote for foiling the corrupt and contemptible campaign of destruction against him, by admitting his human frailties and getting on with the job he was elected to do – that takes courage. It’s worth noting that everyone but Len is claiming victim status – that takes restraint. All he has to do now is work hard. Kevin Molloy, Omokoroa.

I was horrified to read that Tauranga City Council is resorting to felling trees purely to help flush out homeless people in the Mount Drury area. How short-sighted. Apart from doing nothing to improve the situation of the homeless, the council is going to partially destroy one of the most beautiful areas in the Mount. These people don’t need punitive measures to make them feel even more uncomfortable than they already feel. They need under-

standing and support from those of us who have had a more fortunate life than they have. Almost without exception, these people have had a tragic and traumatic life, which has left them feeling hopeless, dispossessed, unloved and unwanted. What they need is just the opposite. They need to be heard, to be given some hope again, they need some proper shelter, they need to be loved and valued.

The council should be spending their money on this, rather than felling trees at the ratepayers’ expense. As an idea, why don’t various faith groups and other caring citizens of the Tauranga and Mount areas try befriending these people, listen to their story (you can be sure they have one); and maybe shout them a feed and see if they can be helped in any way to be a valued member of society again. Warren Parkinson, Maungatapu.

Spend our money helping our homeless

More rental car hoo haa: I had a similar experience with Eurocars in the UK. I booked a Ford Fiesta for 20 days. We arrived at the rental depot and waited in-queue. A young man seen us. I showed him my paperwork; okay there. He asked me how much traveling we were doing. I said we were off to Cheshire near Liverpool for a week, up to Scotland, then to the East coast to visit friends, see York; returning

through the Lake District to Cheshire. He suggested a large car for the extensive distances; so I took a Volkswagen Golf. More fool me, more money to them. During travelling, I checked brake fluid and oil. To my suprise they were low; in a fairly new car with 10 days’ driving. They topped up the brake fluid but told me the oil was half full. I checked the oil again - minimum again. I ended up buying oil for it myself. J Worthington, Tauranga.

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Rena museum Turn tragedy into tourist attraction? Constantly, we hear Tauranga needs more tourist attractions for visitors, and particularly for those visitors arriving by cruise ship. Why do we not create a maritime museum entitled the Rena Disaster Museum? The former information centre at Mount Maunganui, now up ‘for lease’, is the perfect location with thousands of foot traffickers passing it’s door off ships. Then there is all of the domestic and international tourists who visit the area. Schools would find it a valuable learning centre for teaching about the disaster and the environmental issues it has caused. This building would make a superb site for such a project. Maritime New Zealand has a complete photographic record of

the Rena disaster and all of the information that goes with it; and no doubt a good many disaster relics. The Rena disaster, I believe, is the second most costly shipping disaster clean-up in the world; the first being the Costa Concordia. Surely, that in itself written on the building would be sensational enough to pull people through a museum door. The art gallery could help with layout and display of the photographs and items. And I am sure there are many big companies in Mount Maunganui, which would be only too willing to sponsor a mounted photograph and an information plaque to go alongside each photograph. So long as their company name was mentioned on the bottom of

the plaque. It need only take one full-time person to run the museum, as I am sure there are many suitable, reliable volunteers who would willingly spare a half-day each week to keep the museum manned and operational. A admission charge of $5 would not be too much as an entry fee. Souvenir items and books, telling the story of the disaster, could be sold to help with costs. I can just picture such a museum thriving with a bit of initiative motivation and active participation from forward-thinking people in our community. When the Tauranga Museum is finished, the building could be used for another purpose. Margaret Hills, Bethlehem.

Bee swarm stirs up question of duty I had noticed a swarm of bees on the back of our property that we share with three other neighbours in the same driveway. I rang Tauranga City Council’s pest control about this matter, as it was urgent with a neighbour allergic to bees and myself having young children living in the houses nearby. The lady I was talking to on the phone told me they would send someone out to have a look and it would be free. Then I get a phone

call from a person from TCC saying the matter is ours to deal with, as its on private property and we would have to pay for it. I also received an email on the subject, but it was for wasps - not what we were wanting help with. I rang the council again about this matter got no joy whatsoever. I even started ringing around beekeepers and pest control services to get quoted prices for removing the swarm. In the end we took the matter

into our own hands, when we shouldn’t have had to. Very unhappy residents. M Erfkine, Ohauiti.

Council responds:

Bee swarms can not be moved unless the swarm has settled onto something. Tauranga City Council will take responsibility for bees that settle on public land. Our standard advice to people who phone about bees that have settled on private property is that they contact a beekeeper.

Vote now - before the lolly-tossing begins I think all voters need to start making decisions about who they want in parliament after next year’s general election. While your local MPs may be saying their parties cannot do things for you now – next year they’ll be tossing out the lollies to try and gain your vote. So don’t be fooled. Vote in candi-

dates according to their merit, their work in the community; and due to their performances and impact in parliament during this term. And vote in a government who, in your mind, gets the work done – not one that’s just promising goodies because an election is coming up. Take a look at Prime Minister

John Key and Finance Minister Bill English hinting at a possible election-year sweetener via TV One news this week. How timely. So come on voters, empower yourselves by making you mind up now - do you want the sweetener or do you want other achievements made by the next government. K Morland, Tauranga City.

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Drink drive limit: money-gathering If the progressive lowering of the blood-alcohol level for drivers stopped road deaths; then surely by now there would be no road deaths due to people driving while drunk. If fining people for doing three kilometres over the limit prevented accidents; then there would be no accidents - that is reality. Misinterpreting reality is claiming such actions prevent deaths. If a blood-alcohol level of 80 milligrams to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood caused people to have accidents then let’s think back to when we were real champions at boozing and there were no actual limits. Hundreds of thousands of people actually

drove home while drunk after the six o’clock swill and there were very few accidents in those days. What we need to do is stop the three kilometres over the speed limit; and see it clearly as a money raising exercise which is all it is. I bet nobody has been killed at 53 km, due to that speed. I further bet nobody has been killed by someone driving at 103 km, where that speed was the total cause of the crash. It is the idiots that drive at 140 km and other death-defying speeds that cause the mayhem on our roads. As for drinking, what we have to do is come up with some way stopping of people

getting behind the wheel when they are over the limit - be it 50 or 1000 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. That alone will stop or lower deaths on the road due to alcohol consumption. It is not those with such low alcohol levels that cause the carnage on our roads, as in speeding, it those who are four to 10 times over the limit that case the carnage. An answer may be an identifying mark on a glass, so a barman can refuse to fill a patron’s glass a third time within one hour, and if he does he is charged. Worse of course tis the level of marijuana and methamphetamine (also known as P), and other drugs in the blood that are smoked or ingested before driving. What are we going to do about that? Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

Caring for planet is key to survival M Houlding needs to wake up and smell the coffee. The environment is a part of who we are. Without clean air to breath, we wouldn’t last five minutes. Without clean water to drink we wouldn’t last many days, and without good food, we would not live for long. We are inevitably linked to the environment. Even young children

realise this today. They may not live this century out. Unless we learn to care for the environment, we could be almost extinct by the end of this century. Humans need to grasp the importance of the environment. It will only support us as long as we treat it with respect. When my wife first came to New Zealand 50 years ago, people grew all of their own fruit

and vegetables. Now many young people don’t know how to do that. I have a garden full of those things, and benefit from eating fresh food straight from the garden. I wish to sell my house and garden, but nobody wants the trouble of looking after it. They’d rather play golf, bowls, or go boating and fish. Nick Bagnall, Omokoroa.

We need environmental management M Houlding raised several points worth debating on the Green movement and Green politics in last week’s Sun. The Green movement puts the environment first, because without it we will not have a functioning human ecology. The principle that the environment is subservient to human aims and activities and can look after itself may have applied in a pre-industrial era. But the humancarrying capacity of our planet is

now an issue of urgent concern. The Green position on energy is that it should be sustainable and renewable. Coal and nuclear are strenuously opposed. With large-scale solar energy now within our grasp, along with geothermal and tidal power, further hydro development and even wind power are becoming less appropriate for energy generation. As a practitioner and teacher of environmental management with 30 years of experience both locally

and internationally, I offered skills and experience that are rarely available in local politics. Environmental management is a key role of regional council. Had I been elected to Bay of Plenty’s regional council, I would have expanded the skill set around that table. Perhaps even M Houlding’s mokopuna (children) would have benefitted from my contribution. Dr Ian G McLean, Green Party, Tauranga.

TCC workshops: I’ll now expect notification In last week’s Sun, journalist Andrew Campbell’s article ‘Change ahead, council’s open forum endangered’ about elected members possibly losing their right to ask any question of the council staff quotes Mayor Crosby. Under the Local Government Information and Meetings Act

council must let the community know what is going to be discussed at a meeting. “At the open forum nobody knows, often, what is going to be discussed,” says Stuart in the article. “There’s a strong argument to say that if you have that then people don’t know under the offi-

cial information act what’s going to be said at a meeting”. The same principle applies to all the ‘workshop’ meetings, which previously have never been publicly advertised. So I expect in the future the public will be notified about them. P Harlen, Mount Maunganui.

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New blood-alcohol cap: Proclaim your support Great news. The law is taking another crazy boy racer driver off our roads and going to crush his car. I raise this issue, as the Sensible Sentencing Trust has just released NZ Statistics regarding the drunks driving on our roads. For instance, in 1960 there were 707 alcohol-related car crashes on NZ roads,. None caused death, and the population was 2.4 million. In 2013 there were 35,040 alcohol-related car crashes; 85 caused death, and the population is 4.4 million. You can help reduce the carnage on our roads by picking up your pen and writing to the Prime Minister. Tell him you support his government’s move to lower the blood-alcohol limit from 80 to 50 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood for drivers aged over 20, which is before parliament now. wwThe change is approved by cabinet and could be law by early next year. His address is: The Prime Minister, Parliament,Wellington. No stamp is required. Ken Evans, Avenues.

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No honour: How does Prime Minister John

Key justify allowing ‘Sir’ Douglas Graham to retain his title? Surely this devalues the meaning of such an honour? It’s a perfect example of the curate’s egg adage. But John maintains weakly Douglas’ dishonesty refers to a specific situation. Presumably his nasty part has nothing to do with the “rest” of his character? Then John compounds it by weakly adding ‘Sir’ Douglas may choose not to use the title. And that is supposed to be reassuring. D. Holm, Otumoetai.

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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 8 November

Boat Expo and Water Festival On the

Strand Waterfront Nov 8, 9 & 10 10am – 4pm. Entry per day $5 adults & kids free. www.boatexpo.co.nz

Te Puke Forest & Bird Street Stall Outside Te Puke Post Office

8am – 4pm. Annual bonanza sale of trees, seedlings, baking & raffles. Bring & buy! Dorothy 573 8152

Saturday 9 November

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meet-

ing at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

Armistice in Cambridge Nov 9 & 10 at

Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro. Featuring: Airshow, tanks, battles re-enacted. Adults $10, kids 12 & under $5 per day. Gates open 9am with plenty of free parking. www.armisticeincambridge.co.nz Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Bargain Baby & Children’s Clothing Sale Nov 23 at the community centre, 10 Pitua Rd, Te Puna 9am. Mary 548 2730

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers Lake

Rotoiti along eastern end at Hinehopu. Bevan 576 8885 Bay of Plenty Bromeliad Club Display & plant sale at Matua Hall, Levers Rd, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Local growers will sell plants direct to the public. Spot prizes. Free entry. 576 7711 Birds BOP Shorebird census Nov 9-10 covering Tauranga Harbour Nov 9 & Maketu, Little Waihi & Ohiwa harbours on Nov 10. If interested email: birdsbop@osnz.org.nz Boat Expo and Water Festival On the Strand Waterfront Nov 9 &10 10am – 4pm. Entry $5 adults & kids free. www.boatexpo.co.nz BOP Shirley Club Christmas Party at Oak Tree Cottage, Greerton Nov 23 5.30pm. Smorgasbord approx $20. Confirm attendance by Nov 20 571 4441 Cactus & Succulent Soc NZ Craft Building, Elizabeth St West, Tauranga 1.30pm. Speaker: Janet – ‘Canada in the winter.” Competitions: Leaf cactus/kalanchoe/ flower foliage form. Plus – ugliest plant. Name the plant: Megan. Membership: Future/discussion. Sheila 544 4043 Community Day At Carisbrook Bible Church, Katikati 9am - 12pm. Fun, friendship & free sausage sizzle. Come & listen to the Tonga Church sing! Bouncy castle & horse & buggy rides available. Free Women’s Health Expo Tauranga Moana City Clinic, 53 Courtney Rd, Tauranga 10am - 3pm. Free health checks, cervical screening, dental care, info on breast screening, immunisations, entertainment & more.

Friends of the Tauranga Libraries Monthly meeting at Mount Library

1.30pm. Speaker: Di Hall, life member – “Her collection of happy & humorous books & why she has collected them.” $3 donation, afternoon tea provided.

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Fundraising Variety Concert Nov 16 at Tauranga Central Baptist Church, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 2pm. Concert artists: Tauranga Brass, Keith Bowen, Miriam Chancellor, Peter Cranson, Wendy Coster, Tom Oates, Brian Vincent. Door sales $10pp. Genealogy Informal Group Discussion about the highs & lows of tracing your family. 1.30pm at 6 Rothesay Lane (off Beaumaris Boulevard) Bethlehem. Sally 579 3090 Giant Garage Sale Community Kindy, 251 Waihi Rd, Judea 9am - 12pm. Good quality clothing, books, magazines, furniture, kitchenware, toys etc. Tauranga Children’s Charity Homes of Hope fundraiser. Harbour City Lions Annual Booksale

Nov 16 & 17 at Bethlehem Town Centre (alongside Smith’s City) 8am - 4pm. We still require good novels. These can be dropped off at the Mad Butcher, 11th Ave or Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre. Or ph 578 8466 Kiwi Night Market Every Saturday at Elizabeth St carpark, Tauranga 5-11pm. Live music, lots of arts, crafts & commodity stalls. Food stalls. Great night out for the family. No cost to come along. www.kiwinightmarket.co.nz Love, Kindness, Happiness Afternoon meditation course Nov 16 at Mount Senior Citizen’s hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. Discover the essential methods for developing loving kindness, the source of true happiness for our self & others. Cost $36 (includes afternoon tea). Bookings essential. 09 846 5829 www.meditateintauranga.org Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438 Monster Garage Sale At Palm Beach Plaza Nov 9 & 10 9am - 5pm each day. Fundraiser for Papamoa Beach Community Patrol. Mount Sequence Dance Monthly sequence dance at Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. Theme: Stripes. Live band, good supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

My Bravado Mask by Danny Redwood

And the last days of “Day of the Dead” exhibition. Sat & Sun, Lightwave Gallery, 31 Totara St, Mt Maunganui. www.lightwavegallery.co.nz St Andrew’s Spring Gala St Andrew’s Church, 8 Dee St, Mount 10am – 2pm. Stalls, games alley, tasty food including vintage high tea, bbq, waffles, candy floss. Bouncy slide & entertainment for the kids. Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Model Marine & Engineering Club Miniature railway open weekend Nov 9 & 10. Visiting locomotives. Railway open 9am - 4pm both days.

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

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club If you’re a good swimmer

but getting bored with swimming lengths, come & have a go at Synchro, Baywave 9-10.30am. Pool entry fee applies. Angela 552 5416 Tauranga Tap Dancing Assn Nov 9 & 10 at Baycourt. Sat 8.30am – 8.30pm, Sun 8.30am – 7pm. Dancers from 4 years up. Dances such as song & dance, duos, troupes, musical theatre, waltz tap & tango. Also senior dancers. Free entry. Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Meet today at Clubrooms Yatton St, Greerton 1pm. (Note change of day this month). Visitors & interested people welcome. Geoff 579 3637 The Cargo Shed Now open 7 days a week from 10am - 4pm. Coffee & a free biscuit with new products on display. The Original Gypsy Fair Nov 16 & 17 9am – 5pm. NZ crafts, clothing, food, face painting, merry go round, readers, live entertainment plus loads more. Memorial Park, Tauranga. Free entry. The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. We have lots of ladies joining but need more men come on guys, don’t be shy! Email your enquiries to: sociables@outlook.co.nz Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 10 November

Bay Bible Fellowship Welcome Bay

School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am start. Praise, worship & communion. Tom Griffiths teaching on “Godly financial planning.” All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bible Seminars Sunday’s at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “The 144,000 of Revelation explained.” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 Boat Expo and Water Festival On the Strand Waterfront Nov 10 10am – 4pm. Entry $5 adults & kids free. www.boatexpo.co.nz Brookfield Community Centre Opening day at 16 Millers Rd next door to Brookfield Primary School 11am - 2pm. Have a Go Day With East Coast Paddler Outrigger Club providing stand up paddling & outrigger. At Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club Waikorire, Pilot Bay 10am - 1pm. $2 donation. Registrations required. Healing Meeting Come for healing through Jesus Christ. Weston Carryer will be ministering at City Life Church, 174 11th Ave 6.30pm. 571 6316 or email: zoeministry@xtra.co.nz Iliya Kristoff Concert Solo classical guitar music from Spain, Latin & South America at St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 2pm. Adults $20, senior

OUT THERE GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. citizen $15, students $10. Fundraising concert. Tickets from St George’s Church office 9am – 12pm, Centrepoint in Greerton, Bay City Musicworks or Music Planet, Maunganui Rd. Door sales. Complimentary refreshments. Kids Grinder Suitable for 4-12yrs old. BOP Polytechnic Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Windermere Campus. 0800BOPPOLY ext 6707 or 3897 New Spiritual Centre The Psychic Cafe, Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 7pm. Free refreshments, free psychics & healers. Door charge $10. Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market At Southern edge of the Plaza car park adjacent to Gravatt Rd 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Prestige Singles 50+ coffee afternoon. New change of venue: Raft Expresso Bar/Eatery 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Steiner Advent Fair & Open Day

At Tauranga Waldorf School, R364 Welcome Bay Rd Nov 17 10am – 3pm. Gold coin donation. Wholesome food, live entertainment, craft & produce stalls. Fun activities for children. Tauranga Rainbow Social Network For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender, intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month at 3pm. Peta 577 0433 or 021 128 2544

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

Held 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday of month at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Gathering of spiritual minds, joining to discuss & learn from each other $3 donation. Elaine 573 5361 Theosophical Society “Adyar” followed by a flower service at Chapel St Bridge for International President Radha Burnier. Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. All welcome, entry by donation to cover rent. June 576 6106 Unity of Tauranga Metaphysical study & meditation group meet 2nd Sun monthly at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. 10am cuppa, 10.30am start. 576 0165 Wai/BOP Bisexual Women’s Group For support & social activities. Women only, transwomen welcome. Meet 4th Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Waihi Beach Garage Sale Held by Waihi Beach Community Centre Committee at the Community Centre, Waihi Beach 8.30-11.30am.

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

Monday 11 November

Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious

about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon of month at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579 Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 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 City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club meet every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 4pm or freephone 0800 367 222. JP service every Weds & Thurs 9-11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary. Dances of Universal Peace Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St 7pm. 533 3915 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Antenatal Classes Pirirakau Hauora, classes available each month in 2013. Venues throughout the Bay. For dates & venues ph 552 4573 or email: tamarikiora@ pirirakauhauora.org.nz Get a WOF for your Lungs Nov 25 at Katikati Resource Centre, Beach Rd. Are you over 35; a smoker or ex-smoker? If so you may have COPD, a progressive lung condition. Nurse Mary Weal is providing free lung function testing & can talk about any concerns you have about your symptoms or breathing problems. Make an appointment 577 6738

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Hello Monday! Free healthy fast meal for everyone. Start your day with good nutrition. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Mary’s Church, Girven Rd, Bayfair 1pm. 575 9945 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy. Coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. 579 9890

Justice of the Peace Service Centre Monday at Bayfair Shopping Centre Management office 10am - 12pm.

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Sequence dancing for beginners & improvers. St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke 7pm. Gordon 572 0060 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Mt Maunganui Twilight Cricket

Monday nights. All current & new teams welcome. Nick 0274 742 311 or email: mountcricket@hotmail.com Never2old Mondays at BOP Polytechnic Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Windermere Campus 8-9pm. 0800BOPPOLY ext 6897 Papamoa Progressive Assn Meet 2nd Mon of month in Tohora Room, Papamoa Library 7.30pm. Ken 574 2332 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Southern Cross Sea Cubs Every Mon at Sulphur Point under Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club 5-6.15pm. 570 2080 www.sxscouts.org.nz Southern Cross Sea Scouts Every Mon at Sulphur Point under Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club 6.30-8.30pm. 570 2080 www.sxscouts.org.nz Tauranga Badminton Club Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30-9.30pm. Free racquet use. All players welcome. $5 per person. Sue 021 194 4335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781

Tauranga Friendship & Social Group

Weekly activities for the over 50’s. Companionship, walks, movies, dinners, daytrips & good times. Richard 578 3894 Tauranga Pipers Club Every Mon 7pm. Enquiries welcome from pipers & drummers. 579 1460 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Meet at Tauranga RSA. Club night Mon 8pm. Intermediate workshop 7-8pm. Colleen 544 4676 Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Meet at Baycourt Theatre 1.30pm. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. Followed by AGM 3pm. All welcome. 552 0243

Tga Get Out There & Do It Meetup

Group Do you who want to get out & do something. The group is open to all ranges of people. Check us out & make new friends & have some fun & adventure along the way. http://www. meetup.com/The-Tauranga-Get-OutThere-And-Do-It-Meetup-Group/ Underwater Hockey Club Club night every Mon at Polytech Pool 6.307.30pm for Juniors (Intermediate - Year 10) & Seniors 7.30-8.45pm. Come & learn a new sport & have fun. Returning University Students all welcome, just turn up. Lance 027 287 4731 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Also Te Puke Senior Citizen’s Club, Jocelyn St, Te Puke 9.15-10.15am. All welcome. First class free. Thurs 9-10am 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. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272

Tuesday 12 November

BOP Shirley Walking Group Meet every Tues outside Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after great group. See you there. Come & See Like to know more about the Catholic faith & church? Meet every Tues at St Mary’s Catholic Church cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm. 578 6209 David Strassman – Careful What You Wish For An all new comedy creation from the twisted mind of Strassman at Baycourt Theatre 7pm. Children under 12 yrs not permitted. www.baycourt.co.nz Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing a varied repertoire. Penny 579 2945 Inaugural Meeting Village Radio Tauranga Charitable Trust is holding a meeting Nov 19 at Senior Citizen’s hall, Norris St 7.30pm to convert the Trust into an incorporated society & change the name to Tauranga Village Radio Museum Incorporated. S Lambie, chairman. Justice of the Peace Service Centres

Every Tues at Te Tuinga Whanau, 190 Chadwick Rd, Greerton 10am - 12pm. Mount Mainstreet Centre 11am - 1pm. Mah Jong Every Tues at St Mary’s Church, Girven Rd, Bayfair 12.45pm. 575 9945

Men with Kids Playgroup Mt Maun-

ganui Every Tues 9.30am - 12pm. Opportunity for men who are helping to care for preschool kids to network with each other. Nigel 575 5770 Meridian Daylight Lodge Meet at Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members with wives/ partners welcome from 11am. Keith 544 4109 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Beginners Tues 10am -

12pm. Weds plus, Thurs club night. Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St 7.30pm. 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989

Pottery Lessons for Children

Every Tues at Tauranga Arts & Crafts Centre 3.45-5.15pm. Denis 544 6451

Red Tulip Medical Drop In Meeting

Toastmasters - City Early Start

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. Price $9 577 7189 or baycourtboxoffice@tauranga.govt.nz Bayclay 2013 Annual Exhibition Presented by Bethlehem Pottery Club with work from their members & guest potter Ross Benson. Nov 15, 16 & 17 at Baycourt Exhibition Hall 10am - 4pm. Also a display

Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, ph Jennifer 571 1411 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation. 575 0470 Every Weds at Citizens Advice Bureau, Hamilton St 9-11.30am. Te Puna School 6.30-7.30pm. Papamoa Library 10am - 12pm. ME/CFS Support Meeting 1st Floor, 14B Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 10.30am. Subject: Stress management. All welcome. 281 1480 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055 Table Tennis Tauranga Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. All welcome. www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662 Tauranga Floral Art Group Meet at Baptist Hall, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 1pm & also 6.30pm. New members & visitors welcome. Cecille 579 3029 Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters if the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@kol. co.nz or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org TS Chatham (Sea Cadets) Every Weds at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.30-9pm. Lee 542 5377 or 027 291 6151 or email: leew.lynnc@xtra.co.nz

Welcome Bay Community Playgroup Every Weds at 130 Ohauiti Rd 9.3011.30am except for public & school holidays. $3 morning per child, $5 a morning per family. A range of activities. Bring morning tea for your child. 544 0682

Thursday 14 November Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Tauranga Citizen’s Club, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30pm. Topics speakers will discuss are: Medication & pain; driving & memory; voice volume; accessing personal care, home help service. Joelene 573 5668

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm.

Cedar Lounge, Bureta Park, Vale St 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun 1pm. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth study of Hebrews until Nov 28. Jack & Betty 544 3809 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 Healing Rooms At Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires Coffee Shop. First & third Thurs 10.30am - 12.30pm. Second & fourth Sat 1.303.30pm. No appointment necessary. No charge. 021 154 0978 or 0210 271 3254 www.healingrooms.co.nz Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy. Addiction support group 1-2pm. 579 9890 for info or a ride.

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Presenting a Discovery DVD on the topic of the Moon, with some stunning video sequences, plus other items of general astronomical interest. Public welcome. Telescope viewing if weather permits. 576 1943 Tauranga BMX Club night every Tues. Registration from 5.15-5.50pm. Racing starts 6pm. $2 per club member, first 3 nights free to new riders. Strider racing for kids under 5. Tauranga MTB & BMX Park, 280 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga. Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Toastmasters Excel Club Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. Tess 575 6610

Wednesday 13 November Age Concern Walking Group Meet

at McLarens Falls car park 10am. All welcome. 578 2631

Badminton Mt Maunganui Summer

Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173

social club night at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Group Have you lost a child? Do you wish to meet other bereaved parents? Join us at 106 College Place, Poike 7.30pm. All welcome. Mary 544 3778

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every

Bereaved Parents Support

Justice of the Peace Service Centres

Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Upstairs at Flannagans. No partner required. $2 entry (members free). All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz Social Dancing To authentic rock n roll music at 14 Norris St, Tauranga, behind Pak n Save 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry. Maria 576 7326 Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Tauranga Storyteller’s Group Meet last Thurs of every month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 Tennis Seniors 35+ Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn TC opp Court House Cameron Rd 9am. New members welcome. Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Turning Point Trust Nov 21 AGM, Historic Village 10am. 578 6934

Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

Baywide Community Law Service

Club Mt Maunganui Seniors

Every Thurs play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia 12.45pm. John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International

Justice of the Peace Service Centres

Every Thurs at Citizens Advice Bureau, Hamilton St 9-11.30am. Te Puke Anglican Church 10am - 12pm. Tauranga Ethnic Council, Historic Village 11.30am - 1.30pm. Welcome Bay Community Centre 12-3pm. 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 More Than Craft Popular & friendly craft group every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church, Chadwick Rd 9.3011.30am. $3 per session. Excellent creche. Ruth 576 0955 Rockshop Bandquest A new platform for the next generation of contemporary musicians to step out and perform in a supportive & encouraging competition format, with a focus on education, inspiration and entertainment. At Baycourt Theatre 7pm.

Friday 15 November

“What’s On” is a FREE service for non-profit clubs & organisations.

of work from the Arohanui Art & Education Trust. Gold coin donation. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Noel 579 5412 http://www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling League New members wanted to join our friendly league playing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 pin at 1pm (3 games). Barry/Loris 571 5492 Gay/Bi Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934 Growing Through Grief Te Puke AGM at Te Puke Methodist Church, 2 Oroua St, Te Puke 1.30pm. Justice of the Peace Service Centres Every Fri at Tauranga Library, NZ Room 12-2pm. Katikati Resource Centre 10am - 12pm. Tauranga RSA, Greerton 2-4pm. Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffats Rd 10am - 12pm. Mt Maunganui Library 11.30am 1.30pm. Russian Speaking Get Together I offer healthy meal on Nov 29. Book now. Svetlana 027 616 2124 The Little Big Markets And night owl cinema at Tauranga Waterfront, the Strand. Markets 5-9pm. Cinema 9pm – late. Tonight “Boy”. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz/ White Ribbon Tug of War Nov 22 at Fraser Cove. Also children’s rides & White Ribbon riders on their Harleys. To register for Tug of War ph Graham 021 916 167 or email: bidoiscameron@paradise.net.nz

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

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Last Saturday, I was lucky enough to be at what I’m sure will become one of the hot tickets for Bay music connoisseurs – the filming of Soundtree Live’s second season. It was the debut show, with Grant Haua playing live in the studio.

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There were about 20 people in the invited audience, a mix of musicians and musical cognoscenti; three cameras ran, and Grant powered his way through a collection of hi-energy songs, including an extraordinary new Grant Haua playing live in the studio. epic, 10 minutes of wild imagination that seemed to combine John Lee Hooker with Homer’s Odyssey The trio are Richard Adams on violin, John Quigley via a quick trip through The Devil Went Down To on acoustic guitar (also the current director of the Georgia. Waiheke Island Jazz Festival – but we don’t hold that There was a bit of stopping and starting, as you’d against him here in Tauranga), and bass player Peter expect with the recording of a TV show. Grant broke Koopman. They all sing and play swinging jazz of the a string well into the new epic and had to start again; variety popularised by Stephan Grapelli and others. the smoke machine was a bit iffy at times. But none And they’re really good, regularly jaunting their way of that blunted the enjoyment. around the world to jazz events in Europe. Most (And you can’t help but be impressed by the dedica- recently, they performed a successful season with the tion and skill on display – at one point I saw studio Sixpence Brothers at the Edinburgh Festival. head Shane Davies crawling silently across the floor They’re playing at the Te Puna Memorial Hall on behind Grant, staying just out of camera sight, to November 14. Tickets are $20 on the door, and the adjust the recalcitrant smoke machine.) show starts 7pm (drinks and nibbles available). Then, next weekend, the fun continues at Bureta Going live Park, where they just can’t get enough of ‘final gigs’. It’s a great idea and a great format – after playing, Unfortunately, I fed you some bad oil last week Grant was interviewed by presenters Lisa Rudd and when I was mistakenly informed the ‘official’ final gig Paul Alderton. The show will be going live this week- is this weekend. It is, in fact, next Saturday (Novemend – either Friday or Saturday – and can be found at ber 16), and is going by the name Bureta Park Motor www.youtube.com/user/soundtree1. Inn Closing Down Party. Entertainment includes Filming this Sunday is Brilleaux (who will see their B-Side Band, Eclipse, Chris Gunn and Friends, speepisode will go live next weekend); and then a band cial guest Graham Clark, with doors opening 7pm. each week after that. What a brilliant thing for the Tickets $10 – that’s all you need to know. Bay. Hats off to Shane and Soundtree. Clearly, however, the ‘final gig’ memo failed to Now, a few gigs to pop onto your calendars. Firstly, reach the good folk at Village Radio, who are holding a reminder of Thursday’s gig by the Nairobi Trio. their fundraising Variety Concert for Village Radio When I mentioned this last week I naively assumed the day after the Closing Down Party. On Sunday everyone knew who the Nairobi Trio are, since the 17, to be exact. Nonetheless, it should be an enterboys in the band have been fairly regular visitors to taining day as they have assembled an eclectic mix of Tauranga during their almost quarter of a century performers, including Bay Dixie Jazz (the name kinda together. But it seems not, so here’s a little detail... sums it up), singer Barry Spedding, the jazzy Murray Mason Quartet, singer and all-round fabulous musician Marion Arts, award-winning Tauranga Boys’ How to solve College jazz combo T Jazz, poet Val Taylor, bluegrass EASY Sudoku! No.1704 fiddler Colin Addison, comedian James Marks, and 8 6 7 9 theatre folk Dale and Toni Henderson – dunno what last two do, but they’re awfully nice people, so Fillthose the grid so that 7 1 2 I’m row sure and it’ll be fun. every every The whole shebang kicks off 2pm, with tickets 3x3 square contains 4 7 1 9 $20digits on the1door. the to 9 If anyone’s planning more ‘final’ gigs at Bureta Park just lemme know – any excuse to 7 6 celebrate – as another Tauranga musical landmark is Solution No.1703 sacrificed at the essential altar of grocery shopping. 5How to solve 4

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Mount RSA Friday 8 – Tony Wellington. Saturday 9 – Zone 3. Sunday 10 – Last Chance 4.30pm.

Latitude 37 Friday 8 – Waylon McPherson, acoustic guitar 8-11pm. The Matua Sunday 10 – Blaze 3-6pm. Wednesday 13 – A Taste of Country Night 7.3010pm.

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THIS IS THE END Starring: Seth Rogan, Jay Baruchel, James Franco - Dir: Evan Goldberg I’m always up for a good stoner comedy, and with the cast and writers of This Is The End being the current reigning champions of stoner comedy, I found this to be a whole bunch of fun. Sure, it’s not a movie for everyone. It’s not even really that wonderful in the great scheme of things – Citizen Kane this ain’t. But I laughed a lot and sometimes that’s all you want from 90 minutes in front of the box on a rainy night. Confirming Hollywood’s fixation with doing And the misses just keep coming... This week it’s The Lone Ranger , yet another blockbuster that tanked at the box office. And, just like Oblivion, WWZ, and other panned failures, it’s not that bad. In fact, there’s a lot that’s very good about it, including Johnny Depp’s entertainingly deadpan Tonto (who tells the story in flashback), and some cracking action scenes. Problems come with the plot, which is insistently over-complicated. Meaning the first half-hour is fine, the last half-hour is fine; but the middle hour wanders round trying to make sense. There are also – fatally – some tonal misjudgements, which will alarm kids. Despicable Me 2 is hardly worth reviewing. If you liked the first one you’ll like this one. Clearly, market research showed the small yellow ‘minions’ are the thing kids like most, so there are even more of them here. ‘Hero’ Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), meanwhile, isn’t as nasty as he once was, which makes him less fun. It’s about as sentimental as first time out. Actually, it’s just more of the same. Of course the animation’s good. Of course there are funny bits. Of course it all ends happily.

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everything twice (witness also the two recent Die Hard in the White House flicks), this is the second ‘rapture comedy’ to emerge on DVD in so many months. The set-up this time – and its simplicity itself – is that Seth Rogan and Jay Baruchel (playing themselves), go to a party at James Franco’s house (he’s paying himself too, as are almost the entire cast). While partying, the apocalypse strikes, rapturing away the righteous in a column of blue light, and leaving behind the sinners. So everyone at the party

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stays. Or dies horribly, which is the most fun – grisly deaths for Rihanna, Paul Rudd, Aziz Ansari, Michael Cera and many more. Danny McBride, Jonah Hill and Emma Watson are among the survivors, riffing away on parodies of their ‘real life’ characters, while Craig Robinson has the honour of starring in both this and Rapture-Palooza. Some of it works, some doesn’t; don’t watch if you’re easily offended.

Shower door installer Danny DeVito is our initial narrator but the baton is passed as things progress. There’s Rufus Sewell’s cop on the lam, his partner Robert Forster, Carla Gugino’s cocktail singer, Rosario Dawson’s housemaid, Kevin Connolly’s gambling guitarist, more dames and mobsters, and a lashing of hard-boiled old Hollywood dialogue. A half-homage, half-affectionate reinvention, this is sharp, witty, melodramatic stuff, revelling in its very artificiality. I liked it a lot. All Superheroes Must Die . Cool title I thought. And a cool cover, all moody night-time skyscrapers and helicopters. Then comes an introduction from writer/director/ producer/editor/star Jason Trost, who explains they made the film in two weeks for $20,000; and that there are no skyscrapers or helicopters – that was just to get people to watch it. Okay. So the story has four estranged superheroes (without superpowers), kidnapped and deposited in a depopulated small town by their old nemesis, who forces them to play bizarre deadly ‘games’. It very geeky stuff, aimed clearly at those who indulge in philosophical discussions about the minutiae of superhero lore.

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For three decades, Cecil Gaines (Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker) served as the chief butler for eight consecutive US presidents, including Dwight D Eisenhower, John F Kennedy, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Working intimately with these world leaders at The White House, from his unique vantage point, Cecil witnessed radical transformations in American history, through the civil rights movement to Vietnam and the Cold War – and how those changes affected his life and family. Based on a true story, Lee Daniels (Precious) directs stellar ensemble casts, who between them have garnered 18 Academy Award nominations.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to ‘The Butler’ for lucky readers who can name one of the US presidents Cecil Gaines served as a chief butler. Enter online at: www.sunlive. co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, November 13.

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Great Greerton pool party Popular cellists star in final concert

If you’re looking for a family fun day out – without breaking the bank – then Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is the place to be this Sunday (November 10).

From 1pm to 4pm, the facility is hosting its second annual Great Greerton Pool Party, with entry prices set with affordability in mind. All swimmers will pay $2 to enter and a spectators’ fee is just 50 cents. Those aged under two will be given a free swim nappy ,as part of their entry fee. On-site will be a giant inflatable; plus the Mai FM Street team will be running games and firing up their

barbecue with free sausages available. The Mai FM team has worked together with the Greerton management team to offer some great prizes, but you must be on-site when the winners are drawn. To manage the anticipated number of party-goers, tickets to the pool party will be sold from 12.30pm Sunday, with the party starting 1pm. Normal pool supervision rules will apply; and the management team has advised once the facility reaches capacity, they will unfortunately need to restrict access. So, mark your diary now – and head down to the Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Kiteroa St from 12.30 this Sunday, to join in the fun.

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Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s final concert for 2013 features the music of Elgar and Mendelssohn. The programme commences with Sergei Rachmaninov’s Prelude in D Major for piano – arranged for orchestra by Music Director/Conductor Justus Rozemond. Elgar’s Enigma Variations spring to mind together with his equally famous Cello Concerto written in 1919. Possibly the best of his late works, it is an elegiac, strongly personal work with hauntingly beautiful themes. The Concerto was made famous by the late Jacqueline du Pre. Guest soloist for this popular work is Israeli born cellist Inbal Megiddo whose performances around the world have drawn high acclaim. Her playing is described as “superb and virtuosic” and

“she is an extremely talented, very musical musician”. Inbal is head of the cello studies at the New Zealand School of Music. Felix Mendelssohn wrote the wellknown Fingal’s Cave (Hebrides Overture). He has also written some memorable choral works such as St Paul and Elijah and his most notable work The Dream of Gerontius. For this concert the Tauranga Civic Choir and Bay of Plenty Symphonia combine to present Symphony No. II, Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise). A four movement work, the three shorter ones are followed by the longer choral movement. Jayne Tankersley and Elaine Wogan (sopranos) and Chase Douglas (tenor) are the soloists in this beautiful choral section. Elgar and Mendelssohn is at Baycourt on Sunday, November 24 at 3pm. Tickets are now on sale at Baycourt, Ticketek.

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Scottish collaboration performs Direct from triumphant Asian and Chinese performances, Celine and Samantha Toner are to perform songs from their debut album ‘Alba to Aotearoa’. Celine has travelled the world performing her haunting take on Scottish and Celtic classics, gracing such stages as The Grand Ole Opry, The Melbourne Concert Hall, The Sydney Opera House and The Bob Hope Centre in the USA. She has toured Australia twice, with The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, as well as touring New Zealand and America. Samantha, in her short career, has had the priviledge of supporting both Rod Stewart and Sting at New Zealand’s iconic Mission Concert, as well as performances in London. At the 2013 Australian Celtic Music Awards, Celine introduced her daughter Samantha in a collaboration and now call themselves Mo Ghra, which translates to mean ‘the love or bond between mother and daughter’.

The ladies say this name complements their musical context, which spans links between their native Scotland and Aotearoa (New Zealand). Their love for music, Scotland and NZ – and the love between a mother and daughter – see their performances offer truly inspirational and uplifting Celtic passion. Mo Ghra has upcoming performances in China, including Beijing and Shanghai; with the duo being honoured to be guests at China’s 2014 television programme of international artists, to perform with one of East Asian country’s top female contemporary vocalists – a rare invitation. Celine and Samantha are joined by the excellent musicianship of guitarist Peter Skandera and multiinstrumentalist Dave Maybee. For more information on the duo, visit: www.moghraofficial.com Mo Ghra is to perform at The Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga, on November 16, from 7.30pm. Book tickets via: www.ticketdirect.co.nz or call 0800 224 224.

Touring the country’s finest funeral home This Saturday, (November 9), the team at Legacy Funerals is opening the doors at Tauranga Park and inviting the public to come for a tour of the recently-expanded facility, which is often heralded as one of New Zealand’s finest purposebuilt funeral homes. “Everything will be open for people to have a tour through, including areas that are primarily off-limits, like the mortuary and on-site cremator,” says funeral director Don Hoult. “Previous experience with open days has told us there’s a real fascination with all aspects of funeral care, so we are happy to answer any

questions that people may have.” To assist people, who are considering funeral and estate planning options, there will be a free seminar at 11.30am, to be presented by The recently-expanded funeral home at Mike Savage of Legacy Tauranga Park. Funerals and Gary Legacy funeral directors, who will Valentine of Holland be on-site. Beckett. Both speakers are happy Light refreshments, and tea and to take questions from attendees, coffee, will be served throughout so this is a great opportunity to ask day; with anyone interested in a question that may be on your mind. Of course, questions can also attending welcome between 10am and 2pm. be posed privately with any of the

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We invite you, your family and friends to join us anytime between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 9 November to take a tour of Tauranga Park. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our complete on-site bereavement service, and our unique pre-arrangement and pre-payment services. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call us on 543 4780 if you require assistance with transport. Kiri Randall

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Community based scheme Turning ‘ugly ducklings’ into swans Ahousing concerted push to reduce stress levels Like many throughout the country, I watched the final of ‘The Block’ recently.

What a fantastic amount of work has gone into amazing transformations. Obviously, that is the purpose of the programme. To take four ugly ducklings and turn them into swans. But, the big thing to take out of the results for me is the huge underlying costs of the programme. While much of the furnishings and renovation materials I assume are donated to increase awareness of supplier brands (and I do know who the major sponsors were), there are still basic costs to be recovered. Including land, the do-up house and its re-siting, labour, professional advice and materials and media to be paid for. Resulting in high reserves being set…meaning that for ‘The Boys’ and Loz and Tom the gains were possibly less than they expected. Taking a quick look at land values at 1 Eversleigh Rd in the Belmont area, it seems the land values are above $400,000 for each site. And those values were probably in place before TV3 bought the location. So, before they start that is a big cost to recover.

Take a look at how well they all did. Four houses sold under the hammer at auction on the night. All above $900,000. But here’s the big thing. What stood them out from all other real estate competition throughout Auckland in this period? Massive promotion. The average audience for the first two weeks was 374,068 viewers. They ran two days of open homes (October 19-20) and had crowd management. You can go online and see if you can spot yourself among the viewers. Talk about high profile marketing. The National Business Review website advises that more than 2.95 million viewers have tuned into the series so far this year, with an average audience per episode of 465,200 viewers. So what does this success tell me? Two things. Buy in Tauranga where you can find an affordable starting point. ‘The Block’ contestants did extreme makeovers (with professional help) in 10 weeks. Is time to challenge your friends to run your own version of ‘The Block’? Challenge your real estate professional salesperson to find the site – then promote, promote, promote. By Kirsty Walker, Eves Realty, Bethlehem

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associated with Tauranga City’s affordable housing dilemma will see a further four social housing properties built in Otumoetai in the coming year. Housing Minister Nick announced this week a further $3.5million of funding for community social housing provider Accessible Properties to build a total of 20 more homes in Wellington, Tauranga and Hamilton. Tauranga will receive four new homes to be built in Otumoetai with an expected completion date of October 2014. Accessible Properties already boasts four houses in Landscape Road, Otumoetai with another five nearing completion in Hynds Road, Greerton. Accessible Properties general manager Andrew Wilson is delighted to expand their reach within Tauranga after targeting the city – along with Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton – as being highly stressed in terms of affordable housing. But he admits there is still more that can be achieved to alleviate the problem in the highlighted areas. “We are pleased with what we have done. There is a lot more to be done, but it’s a start. “We are trying to put them in places throughout the whole community. They need to be near public transport routes, near shops and easily accessible and user-friendly.” Andrew says the houses will not stray far from the standard two bedroom layout, which is wheelchair-accessible after it was discovered there is a critical shortage of local housing suited for people with disabilities. Nick says the Government is focussing on growing the community social housing sector to support families in need, as well as addressing the root causes of housing affordability. “We are taking action on a range of fronts including freeing up land supply, reforming the RMA, reigning in council development charges, keeping interest rates lower for longer, scrutinising building material costs, investing in skills and productivity, and supporting first home buyers through changes to Welcome Home Loans and the KiwiSaver First Home Deposit Subsidy.” “The Government is keen to grow the community social housing sector as we recognise their [Accessible Properties] ability to provide a good quality, low-cost housing service, as well as providing access to comprehensive support services for their tenants.” The Social Housing Reform Bill is expected to be passed into law by Christmas. By Luke Balvert

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Here’s a piece of paradise worth owning on the edge of Te Puke with a 1532m² (more or less) section. The home is mainly of split-stone construction with three bedrooms, beautiful rimu flooring and spacious lounge with log fire for those cool winter nights and an additional concrete block bedsit. The main home has an additional bedroom, bathroom and lounge that needs some remedial work. This is an outstanding opportunity for you to add your touch. Contact Lynn Eagar or John Pope and for further information go to lynneagar.raywhite.co.nz.

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GLASS CUTTING 2 Hour workshop 16th November 1-3pm. This class gives you the tricks and techniques to safely and successfully cut and break glass. Suitable for stained glass, mosaics and glass jewellery crafts. Leadlight Expressions, Historic Village,17th Ave. Ph: 571 3726

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI & BAYFAIR lawn mowing business. 77 lawns, loyal customers. Ph 027 501 5084

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A NO DEPOSIT DEAL from $50 p/w. Cars, vans, & 4x4s. To find out more txt ‘NEWCAR’ and your name to 9090. Learner licence welcome, some conditions apply. CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

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COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

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BALLROOM DANCE PARTNERS required, aged between 10-18 years. No experience needed. Ph 543 2377

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FISHING REELS USA Penn Senator 9/0 $150 & USA Penn Senator 4/0 $50. Ph 576 4553 PAVERS factory seconds half price. 55 Hull Rd, Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 SMALL CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic from $9.00 each. Village Stone 55 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui Ph 575 4887 WEDDING DRESS size 8, ivory, thin straps, low back and covered buttons, stunning dress. Ph 578 6493 or 021 1964930

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GARDENER AVAILABLE Pruning, spraying, weeding, rubbish removal. Ph Tracey on 578 9779 or 027 484 5711 for a free quote. GARDEN MAINTENANCE tree pruning, hedge trimming, rubbish removal, section tidy ups, odd jobs,

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FEELING LOST? Want to reconnect with self. Regain purpose, clarity and joy each day. Ph Chris at Balanced Success Coaching 027 548 2548 chris@balancedsuccess.co.nz www.balancedsuccess.co.nz

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LOST AIREDALE TERRIER Riley is 5 months old and might come up to say ‘hello’. She was last seen at Fergusson Park Saturday night heading towards Kulim Park, after being spooked by fireworks. If you find her or have seen her please contact us. Ph 07 576 2949 or Ph Robbie 021 468 727 SPCA FOUND - Black & White Male Puppy, Katikati, Ref #19080.

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Searching for Scorpio Throughout October the waning procession of Saturn, Mercury and Venus grace the western horizon during the hours post-dusk.

Grace Summerville, 9, Jasmine Watene, 8, and Jesscia Carey, 9.

Ella Denzel, 9 Alivia Jenkins,5 Thomas Denzel, 10 Cooper Jenkins,3 and Neeve Wilson,5

Kayla Verbury, 12 Annika Sinclair,11 and Manaia Judd, 11.

A firework display lit up the night sky as thousands of people watched St Mary’s School display at the school in 13th Avenue at the weekend. Photos by Daniel Hines.

David Park, 10 John Park,11 and Hyun Bae,9.

Jasper Hawks, 9

Jonny Sheridan, 10

Venus is the brightest and last of the trio to set, and it travels through the constellation of Scorpio as the month progresses. Scorpio is an easily identifiable constellation with three stars forming the pincers, and a series of stars tracing its curling, barbed tail. Scorpio’s tail is the ‘fish-hook’ according to Maori lore that snagged the North Island. The bright reddish cast star at its heart is Antares. It’s a super-giant star and a heavyweight within our own galaxy, with a radius of more than 850 times that of our own sun. Its actual luminosity is about 10,000 times that of our sun, but handicapped by its distance of 550 light years, is ranked the 16th apparent brightest star of our night. The Southern Cross constellation (or Crux) dances around the southwestern horizon, marked by the two ‘pointer’ stars Alpha Centauri (or Rigil Kentaurus) and Beta Centauri (or Hadar). Both systems are binary stars and Alpha Centauri (the top pointer) is the closest naked eye star and 4.3 light years away from us. By comparison, Beta Centauri, a vastly more luminous blue giant, is 525 light years away. Canopus, the second brightest star of our night sky, skirts the southern horizon. One light year is the distance light travels in one year through a vacuum. This is approximately 9.5 trillion km, equating to 300,000 km per second. Light from the sun takes about eight minutes to reach us, while reflected moonlight takes about one second. Later this year we are at odds on being able to witness another brilliant comet. Come November, comet ISON may give us a once in a lifetime show, when it will probably become the brightest object in the night sky, clearly observable by the naked eye. As it swings by in a sun-grazing pass, it should brighten by an inverse power to its distance from the sun, and acquire an absolutely spectacular tail. The TAS Observatory is located at the clubrooms in Fergusson Park, Matua. Public meetings are every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. For more information, phone 07 571 4474. Data courtesy of Stardome, Auckland and the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand.

Can religion get ‘sick’? Sometimes, we read of people with religious convictions who behave strangely. Do you remember a group of Christians, who were convinced the world was about to end and prepared for this by living on a mountain waiting for Jesus to come and take them away from this world? Or much worse, religious people who in the name of a loving God slaughter and kill innocent people? So how does religion get sick? And how do we Christians know our own faith isn’t actually distorting us, and is really making life more difficult for us and others? Good question. In recent years, much thought has been given to the place of religious faith as an enhancer of healing and spiritual growth of people. Spiritual health and mental health are inseparably related. There’s that famous quote from the late Dr Karl Menninger: “The manner in which a person utilises their religion – to enrich or ennoble their lives or to excuse selfishness and cruelty, or to rationalise delusions, or to clothe themselves in a comforting illusion – is a commentary on their state of mental health”. Sadly, religion sometimes is used to hurt rather than to heal, to control rather than to set free. Such religion can be described as ‘sick’. Any group of Christians or church concerned to address this issue head on might value the book ‘The Mental Health Ministry of the Local Church’ by Dr Howard Clinebell. Howard was professor of pastoral counselling at the School of Theology, Claremont, California. This old volume, still a good resource, lists questions to test for healthy religion, such as this one: Does a particular form of religious thought and practice build bridges or barriers between people? What religion does to relationships is revealing. Does it isolate one group from another, or does it bring them into a warm sense of belonging together? Howard lists many other questions to ponder, enabling thoughtful people to test if their religious faith is healthy or not. A useful guide to an important question.

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Understanding Liberation that empowers our fulfulment is the key Somebody once said: “Any fool can know. The point is to understand”. Understanding, when it comes to spiritual things, isn’t always easy or obvious, but it is important. Proverbs says such things as: “He who cherishes understanding prospers”, and: “Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding”. We are half-way through a night service series at City Church Tauranga, in which we address seven key topics of understanding. We have looked at Heaven and Hell; theories of creation and evolution; the reality of God, and a number of other topics. All of these presentations have been designed to help us better understand ourselves, better understand God, and better understand the world we live in. It’s great to explore these topics in our attempt to understand – not only for the answers we find, but for the conversation, discussion and revelation that become part of the journey while searching for answers. We don’t know everything about God, but we can seek to understand Him and grow closer as a result. If you have questions you don’t know the answer to, by all means, ask, seek and begin a discussion.

Recently, Bay Bible Fellowship has been studying the book of Joshua. As expected, the lessons have been extremely relevant. Lessons like putting God first, before all other pleasures; being courageously strong at doing the right things in God’s eyes; working together in unity for the Lord’s glory, and other’s benefit; and obedience to God, even at the expense of personal popularity. God instructed the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, to “help your brothers until the Lord gives them rest” (Joshua 1:12-15). As in all relationships, particularly family ones, humility builds strong, supportive, loving ties between people – irrespective of culture, or social status. So it is within the church. When we surrender our passions, dreams, aspirations and beliefs to the rulership of Jesus Christ,

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Some people say that all religions are essentially the same. We take a look and explore the fundamental differences religions of the of the rel world. We discuss whether or not all paths lead to God, and ask, ‘is Jesus the only way?’

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can serve. You’re welcome to join us at Bay Bible Fellowship, where we simply love God’s Word, which alone equips us to know Him better (Ephesians 1: 17). Join us on Sundays at 10am.

Sunday Services

Mark Allan, youth pastor, City Church Tauranga.

sunday at 10 10am am thursday at 7pm

we are liberated from selfishness and empowered to serve God for His pleasure and the benefit of others. The desire to isolate dissolves away in place of wanting to be with God’s people so we

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

Join us 6pm, sunday 10 november at city church tauranga 252 otumoetai road as we explore some answers. www.citychurchtauranga.org.nz

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