The Weekend Sun 2 May 2014 by Sun Media

2 May 2014, Issue 698

Also inside this week: Steady eye on legal highs

Paddleboarders take on world

New look for Toy Run

Musician’s mighty recovery

Cricket fan’s professional visit 14

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More wrecks on road Have you noticed there seems to be more cars on the road? That’s because there are more cars on the road. At least according to the Motor Trade Association. They’ve worked out the national fleet is growing by more than two per cent a year and that if all the extra cars added to the fleet were lined up, nose to tail, they’d stretch from Wellington to Patea. I’d warn against a roadie to the Wanganui region, if the MTA people decide to try this. Finding a park will be pretty darn impossible. So we had 2,482,513 cars by the end of last year and the total is expected to grow, they say. A strong Kiwi dollar means imports are accelerating ahead. Another factor is a reduction in scrappage. This not a measure of the kids fighting in the back seat. It’s a term for the cars that are wrecked. The number of old clangers hitting the scrap pile has reduced from 174,000

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In other news on SunLive, alert readers of this column might have noticed the song ‘Our Kiwi Favourite Things’ (words in last week’s column) was subsequently recorded by the lovely Jasmine Poole, and quickly rocked into the third most-viewed story on SunLive this week. And the most-viewed on our Eastern Bay SunLive site. Many thanks to Jasmine for putting her amazing songstress talents into our parody. If you missed it, go to SunLive and search ‘The hills are alive.’

The vanishing act continues

in 2005 to just 131,000 last year; the lowest in four years. This is despite an alarming number of people deciding to scrap their cars while they’re still in them. Judging by the number of hair-raising crashes making the news on SunLive in recent weeks, it seems more people are opting to trash their cars while at the wheel. Here at RR, we advise you to get out of the car before it hits something hard, or another car. If you MUST crash into another car, do it between Wellington and Patea. You can’t miss.

This week the NZ Orion crew helping in the search for flight MH 370 have returned home. We salute their commitment to the cause, in a terrible tragedy. For all those families torn apart and left with so many questions, we can’t imagine what they are going through. We seriously wonder how a plane with that many people can just vanish. In this age of technology, you’d think there would be a clue somewhere, somehow. If my wife can detect the exact moment I enter a boating or sports shop and liberate my credit card, how can we not track an entire aeroplane?

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The Gate Pa battle commemorations went off with a bang, literally, with plenty of musket-waving and cannon fire. Great to see so many people interested in our local history and the events that shaped our region and nation. As expected there’s been a fair amount of vigorous commentary, some of it verging on extreme. It’s worth remembering not all of us will necessarily agree with other’s views and everyone is entitled to their opinion, and to air it. However, there’s no place for personal abuse, potentially defamatory remarks or death threats to either the commentator or the media carrying the message. Such attitudes confirm to me that despite all we should have learned in the last 150 years, some people still think its okay to solve their differences with violence and abuse. Some of you just keep missing the point. Our forebears fought and many died – not just in this battle but many since, all over the world – to defend our futures from violent oppression, bullying and for the right to freedom of speech. If we learn nothing else from the last century-and-a-half, at least we should acknowledge everyone is entitled to their opinion and the right to air it, freely and peacefully.

Nuttink Speaking of war stories, those who remember the ancient TV series ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ will appreciate this. We have our very own version of Sgt Schultz ... “I know nuttink, nuttink about New Zealand politics.”

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Finally our parting shot, thanks to astute reader Peter. He says researchers have identified a new phobia common among young women. brian@thesun.co.nz

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Margaret Murray-Benge and Mike Mills have a word in Tauranga MP Simon Bridges’ ear on the formation of their psychoactive substances watchdog group. Photo by Bruce Barnard. allowed back on the shelves if they of the legislative changes. Tauranga’s psychoactive are proven to be “low risk”. With the political dust settling, substances watchdog group is preMike feels there needs to be a concern now lies around the paring for the clinically unknown step up in enforcement, post-ban, unknown of what will happen to as a two week window until legal but more importantly the Governaddicts once the drugs are off the highs are banned from licenced ment needs to apologise to the shelves, says Mike. retailers draws close. nation and encourage addicts in He says Wednesday’s initial The group, formed after Associgetting help. meeting was “very positive”. ate Health Minister Peter Dunn Simon says Tauranga has been “We told Simon the government announced the removal of the “deeply concerned” by the drug products from shelves last Sunday, needs to take the lead into the next stage, which is getting people and is determined to offer help to met for the first time on Wednesthe group. off it, and that’s what our message day night with Tauranga MP to Simon was. To come down hard “This has been an issue that I Simon Bridges to discuss initial on the pushers and the sellers who have had a lot of contact from concerns. choose to break the law and sell it. Tauranga people with huge conTauranga Safe City coordinacern about,” says Simon, who has “But we feel just as strongly tor Mike Mills and Western been contacted by a number of about rehabilitation and getting Bay of Plenty councillor Marmothers concerned with children people off it. garet Murray-Benge created the caught up in the drug. “There is an idea that a number group, which includes Get Smart “These so-called legal highs of the people that are using the Tauranga manager Stuart Caldbecoming illegal are now going to stuff and are hooked on it hate well, Salvation Army addiction be little different from other illegal it and are trapped. Now that it’s services manager Darryl Wesley drugs. But we just have to make being taken away some of the and Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Trust’s sure we can police them well and people will take it as an opportuPaul Bennett. ensure as few as possible people go nity to get clean of it.” They will monitor the clinical, near them.” Synthetic highs will only be criminal and community impacts By Luke Balvert

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Police chase actions ‘unjustified’

Police are standing by the decision of Tauranga officers to pursue the driver of a stolen car that ended in a crash on Cameron Road after an independent report found aspects were unjustified. The Independent Police Conduct Authority report released this week found the actions of one of the officers during the chase after an assault and carjacking in Tauranga City were ‘unjustified’ and did not comply with police policy. It found acts during the pursuit, that reached 94km/h on the wrong side of the 50km/h Cameron Road, placed the “fleeing driver, members of the public and police at risk”. The report relates to an incident that began at the Kingsview carpark in Durham Street on May 10 last year.

Legal high users panic

Tauranga’s legal high retailers are fielding concerned customers worried about the impending ban on the products – with one resident asking to purchase $15,000 worth of legal highs this week. Special T Discount store operator Mike Lawrence turned down a man offering $15,000 in exchange for a large supply of the synthetic highs on Monday, the first morning after Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne announced all legal highs would be removed from licenced shelves within two weeks. Mike sees 400-500 people buying legal highs on any normal day but is already noticing an increase in customers, some desperate, since Sunday’s announcement.

Bridges’ deck reshuffled

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is set to expand his portfolio after Maurice Williamson resigned over allegations he interfered in a police investigation. Prime Minister John Key announced on Thursday he had accepted Williamson’s resignation after he was made aware the former cabinet minister contacted police about the charges facing Chinese businessman Donghua Liu.

Gate Pa battle commemorated

A Commemorative Military March unfolded along Cameron Rd, from Tauranga Girls’ College to Gate Pa Reserve on Tuesday, to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pa. Thousands of onlookers lined the closed road to view the spectacular sight of military units and soldiers marching to the reserve, with a number of drummers performing to signify the battle’s 42 drummers in General Cameron’s army.

A paddleboat venture aiming to take day-trippers up the Wairoa to the Omanawa River confluence is battling bureaucracy to get on the river. Peter Koole was about to put his historic 16 metre paddleboat, called Otunui, into the Wairoa River last week when he was stopped by men claiming to represent the Wairoa Marae Committee. When approached about it by The Weekend Sun, Wairoa Marae committee chairman Philip Hikairo says they are not focussing on the Otunui.

“We are that busy with Gate Pa, we just put that on the back burner,” says Phillip. When asked if the houseboat operator who used to take people for rides up the river from the Waimarino centre required a permit, Phillip replied: “he did everything”. Instead of going into the river, Otunui is on a rented berth at Tauranga Bridge Marina while Peter awaits developments. Commercial operations on the river are subject to three bureaucracies; the Tauranga City Council, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council

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and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. In general terms, the TCC governs the Tauranga side of the river, WBOPDC looks after the western bank and the regional council oversees the middle. The river’s management, as set out in the Wairoa River Valley Strategy, states the river valley is managed by the three local council and iwi working together. The strategy itself states it’s not a legal document, and doesn’t transfer any legal authority under the Resource Management Act or the Local Government Act to iwi. It’s not a Western Bay problem, because the Otunui will be operating from the Waimarino complex on the Tauranga side of the river, says a WBOPDC staff member. Bay of Plenty Regional Council maritime operations manager Reuben Fraser says the city council’s claim the Otunui needs a consent is yet to be resolved. The city council is claiming any commercial activity requires a discretionary consent, says Reuben, who says based on an assumption that there is no rule, the activity becomes discretionary. Section nine of the Resource Management Act states you cannot do anything that contravenes a rule, says Reuben. “The implication is if there is no rule, you don’t need a consent.” The Otunui is New Zealand’s oldest operating paddleboat. Peter brought the operation to Tauranga from Mangakino, hoping to offer rides up the river to the Omanawa River confluence and back. Otunui began its working life on the Wanganui River in 1907 as a tunnel hull, a shoal draft propeller-driven boat with the propeller recessed into a tunnel in the hull. It sunk in a flood in 1949 and was dug out of a shingle bank and re-floated 20 years later by a jet boater, who stuck paddles on it. Otunui is today powered by a Toyota diesel, delivering a cruising speed of about 4.5 knots. Buying the Otunui in 2010, Peter has been operating the boat on the Waikato River hydro lakes. “It’s very nice, but there are not enough people there,” says Peter. “It’s a business and it has to pay for itself.” By Andrew Campbell

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Sky-high climb

Firefighters Steve Hutchinson, Greg Jensen, Glen Beattie and Pat Wilson are in training for their big climb. Photo by Bruce Barnard. Cover story

old admits his training has decreased a little this year. But he’s been fitting in some bike rides, while others are taking gym sessions and running up Papamoa Hills. The firefighters have raised more than $2000 and they would like to thank the Tauranga companies that have supported them so far. Meanwhile, Tauranga-based Waiouru Army Firefighters from Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade Camp firefighter Rochelle Hailwood and six others from her brigade are running seven flights of stairs Glen Beattie, Jon Gerbert, Pat Wilson, Greg every second day to train for the climb. Jensen and Cameron Anderson are taking up the This is the 25-year-old’s fourth time racing up Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge on May 17. the tower in honour of her granddad, who suffered The challenge, in its 10th year, will see more Leukaemia for 12 years – and she’s hoping to beat than 700 firefighters from around New Zealand her personal best of 18 minutes and 26 seconds. race up 1103 stairs of the Sky Tower – and they’ll The station hopes to raise $10,000 and so far has be doing it with 25kg of equipment on their backs. raised about $7000. Pat Wilson is taking the climb for the sixth time Bruce Ben A fundraising goal of $1 million has been set for in a row, dedicating his efforts to the Leukaemia Matthews Heath 021 580 580milestone event, which will021 701 237 the see 184 NZ-based and Blood Cancer NZ. brigades and 13 international firefighters, who are “I don’t support too many charities; I guess I like flying in from Washington, Hawaii and Australia, to focus on one and this is a good one,” says Pat, climb the Auckland tower. who hadn’t had a personal connection to the illTo support participating Tauranga firefighters, nesses until his colleague’s daughter was diagnosed visit www.firefightersclimb.org.nz and search for with Leukaemia this year. By Zoe Hunter With an average time of 12 minutes, the 33-year- the name of the fire brigade.

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Three Mount Maunganui surf lifesavers are eagerly awaiting their chance to enter Nicaragua waters in search of gold, world titles, and paddleboard prestige. Andrew Newton, Sam Shergold and Ashley Cochran are part of a seven-strong team selected by Surfing New Zealand to compete in the ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championships this weekend. They will be the first Kiwi prone paddlers to compete in the event, now in its third year, with New Zealand only entering representatives in the stand-up paddleboard races in the last two years. The opportunity has 27-year-old Andrew this week counting down the hours until racing begins on May 3. “I just can’t wait to race. I can’t wait to give it a good

nudge, so I’m pumped.” Both Sam and Andrew have represented New Zealand at surf lifesaving but this is the first time they’ve been selected in a New Zealand surfing team. Andrew will compete in the five-six kilometre technical race, as will Ashley in the women’s event, while Sam will tackle the 18-20km distance race. “I guess I’m better suited to the shorter race, as I’m more of a speed and power paddler, whereas Sam’s more of an endurance athlete.” Andrew and Sam have started a Facebook page to allow friends and fans to follow their progress. Updates include the delivery of

new 12 foot-long boards that will be used in the competition. The boards are 1.5ft shorter than normal paddle boards and take a completely different style and shape, says Andrew. “I don’t think adapting to the boards will be too hard. The race is in a lake, so it will only be wind chops to deal with.” Andrew is a three-time New Zealand board race champion for surf lifesaving, and is in a wider squad selected for this year’s world championships in France. Sam represented the NZ U20 team at the world championships in 2012, finishing with one gold medal, two silvers and a bronze.

Kaituna predictions on display Computer predictions of the effects of the proposed Kaituna River Re-diversion and Wetland Creation Project are on public display at the Whakaue Marae in Maketu this weekend. On Saturday, May 3, a community drop-in afternoon is on from 2pm-4pm. Bay of Plenty Regional Council project manager Pim de Monchy they’ll have posters on display and experts on hand to chat and answer questions people might have about water quality, kaimoana, boating and swimming safety, landscape, wildlife and erosion. The BOPRC is preparing to apply for resource

consent to re-divert 20 per cent of the Kaituna River flow back into the Ongatoro/Maketu. The re-diversion is predicted to increase freshwater flow into the estuary and create approximately 20 hectares of new wetlands, while keeping Te Tumu cut open for flood protection and boat access. “We’ll outline what the modelling results mean in simple terms, and share the latest report findings,” says Pim. “We’ll also have copies of the Assessment of Environmental Effects summary available for people to take away with them.” The next public meeting about the project is at Whakaue Marae from 6pm-7.30pm on Thursday, May 8 to outline the consent process and answer any last questions. By Andrew Campbell

Mount Maunganui surf lifesavers Andrew Newton and Sam Shergold have been selected for the New Zealand surfing team to compete in Nicaragua this month. Photo by Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media Services.

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Toy run gets healthy Tauranga’s Ulysses Motorcycle Club is being encouraged to swap soft toys for colouring pencils and educational games in its annual toy run following a decision by Tauranga Hospital. The decision comes after the Child Cancer Foundation announced it will no longer accept soft toys from the event’s Waikato leg, prompting Tauranga’s hospital to rethink its stance. The foundation is reportedly moving away from toy donations after rubbish bags of second-hand toys collected during the Waikato club’s March 2 run had to be dumped, due to being deemed a health risk for children undergoing chemotherapy. A Bay of Plenty District Health Board spokesperson says their hospital is moving in the same direction, and it is best to inform the Tauranga motorcycle club leading up to its re-scheduled event. “Many of our children are vulnerable to infections, and so because of the potential infection control risk, we are moving away from accepting second-hand soft toy donations,” says the spokesperson. “Brand new soft toys are appreciated. A great alternative for people, who’d like to donate, is to give

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Riders’ golden glow

Tauranga BMX Club’s national champions Phillip Pinkerton, Cody Stevens, Peter Roden and Amy Davies at the Tauranga BMX track. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

A quartet of Tauranga BMX riders are basking in the glow of a national title after ending the season with the chequered flag at the BMX National Championships. Held at Tauranga BMX Club during Easter, the season-ending championships with 986 event entries in elite and age group races ended on a high for the host club with Phillip Pinkerton, Cody Stevens, Peter Roden and Amy Davies all taking gold. Pinkerton in the men’s 50 year plus male cruiser division, Stevens the men’s elite division, Roden in the 50 year plus male 20 class, and Davies the women’s six-year-old 20 class. The event also included selection races for 11-year-olds for the upcoming annual test match against Australia. For 56-year-old Roden the championship win is extra special, riding to his maiden national title in front of the home crowd after five seasons in the saddle. But the senior rider says the best thrill of throwing himself down the ramp and into the series of turns is the ability for people of all ages to immerse

themselves in the sport. “Amy is six and I’m 56. There is 50 years between us and here we are doing the same thing. I think that’s pretty cool. “You always think the home track is going to be an advantage, but the hardest competition comes from the local riders. I’m 56 now and sometimes you think I will get into the next age group or category and it will get easier, but it never does.” With the elite men’s field attracting less than eight riders, and the leading riders in Manchester for the UCI Supercross, the title was decided over three motos with Stevens grabbing two wins and a second for the overall honours. “It feels pretty good, a bit of a monkey off my back, a weight off my shoulders – I had a lot of support from Tauranga cheering me on which was good,” says Stevens. “I’m hoping to get over to America again near the end of this year and do some more racing over there, in with the big guys. I’ll still be training right through winter, and this is a good starting point.” The club, with 81 riders, finished the weekend with four national titles, six silver and five By Luke Balvert bronze medals.

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Lance Talstra finished the final leg of his 3000km trek from Cape Reinga to Bluff via the Te Araroa Trail on Easter Saturday – after starting the solo journey last October to raise awareness of the country’s deteriorating water quality. Along with taking in some of the country’s most breath-taking scenery, the 37-year-old has gained valuable friends and contacts in his mission to help inspire and make a change in NZ’s natural environment – including NIWA and Department of Conservation experts. And to help inspire others, the relief English teacher is resorting back to words and anecdotes with plans to write a book on the journey and his experiences. Though yet to make a start on the book, after taking a well-deserved rest, the book is expected to feature recounts of the walk, features on water policy and “hard case” stories from the trip. “I was on Ninety Mile Beach and I had really sore feet and put my tent in the sand in a spot next to the creek because I couldn’t walk any further. No one was round, it was late in the day and everyone was off the beach. “I was nursing my feet and a fella came up in a high-visibility rain jacket on a bike and said: ‘how’s it going? I said: ‘Oh pretty good, what are you up to? And he replied: ‘this is my driveway’.” Looking back on the 3000km journey, Lance feels there are a lot of people concerned about

water quality but lack of political willpower is holding the country back. He hopes the book will help move things forward. “They [NZ politicians] are really trying to see what sort of half-measures they can get away with putting in place, without people getting upset about it; ‘how little can we do about this to keep people happy?’ “I think as a nation, if we were to decide ‘Hey we want to do something about this’, we could. It would cost quite a bit. “But they want to triple their tourism revenue as part of GDP and that’s one way; where you need to start and clean our act up.” By Luke Balvert

Lance Talstra home from his recent venture walking the length of New Zealand. Photo by Tracy Hardy

Stray cat colony 80-strong trapped More than 80 wild cats living in a colony on an Apata orchard have been successfully contained by ARRC Wildlife Trust, as part of its Community Cat Project. ARRC manager Sue Mackey says sadly most of the cats had to be euthanased as they were in poor condition. “They had damaged eyes, skin disease, ulcerated foot pads, emaciation, dental disease and were unsocialised, so they were humanely euthanased." The project to remove the cats began in January, when Apata woman Denny McLeod had to leave her rented property – and despite already putting

calls or help to find homes for the cats, many were still left on the orchard. Denny talked to The Weekend Sun back in January, saying she'd been caring for the wild colony for four years, after it began with fours cats and had swelled with abandoned felines joining and new kittens arriving after being dumped by owners. But when ARRC, which had longsupported supporting Denny to try to re-home some of the cats, found she had to move, there was no other choice but to start trapping them. Sue says after weeks of trapping she’s now satisfied most, if not all, of the cats have been removed. By Merle Foster

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Sounds of success

Joe Thomas plays in Tauranga this week with the New Zealand Army Band. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

A broken jaw and two missing teeth could mark the end to a music career for any brass musician, but not 24-year old Tauranga-born Joe Thomas. By Pippa Grierson

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In 2009 Joe was brutally attacked while walking home from university. A bass trombone player – the damage to his face posed a major problem. Joe was studying orchestral music at University of Victoria in Wellington at the time, and playing in the Airforce band. The attack forced him to take six months out from university and playing, and began a three year road to recovery, incorporating nine operations to get his face “remade”. “I kind of had to reteach myself to play and my grades at university were manipulated due to what happened.” But Joe has come out on top, completing his Bachelor of Music, a Postgraduate Diploma in Music and a

LTCL diploma from the prestigious Trinity College in London. He says his greatest achievement to date is being named New Zealand’s Champion Bass Trombonist and securing the bass trombonist role in the Notational Band of New Zealand. Picking up the trombone at Tauranga Intermediate age 11, Joe returned to his roots this week performing in Tauranga City with the New Zealand Army Band on Monday. The performance at The Strand carpark was in commemoration of 150 years since the Battle of Gate Pa. “It’s a great opportunity playing with the Army Band. We have been all around New Zealand and over the world, we went to Edinburgh and next year are playing in Germany,” says Joe. “Being in an army band we play in big parades, and you see how we really affect the people- it’s something special to them.” Joe now lives in Christchurch and works full time with the Army Band. In the future he may move to the orchestral music he studied at university.

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Aiming for the bull’s eye With a ban on smoking in pubs and clubs taking the puff out of dart-playing, Tauranga player Jeff Williams is hoping for a turnaround at a major tournament held in the city this month. “Player numbers took a major dive when the smoking ban came in, but hopefully with all these top players it will create more interest,” says Jeff - the NZ Darts Association’s Waikato-Bay of Plenty representative. One of the Western Bay’s top players, Jeff would love to play in the DPNZ Puma Open, holding one of six qualifying North Island rounds in Tauranga to select a New Zealand representative for the world championships. “It would be good to play. But I’ve got to focus on running a successful competition.” Tournament co-organiser Faye Knaggs is hoping for 100 players to enter the May 10 competition at Club Mount Maunganui, set to be the region’s biggest darts event in about 10 years. “We’re expecting top players from across the North Island – there has even been some interest from Australia.” Together with her husband Ray, the pair of former national representative rifle shooters began playing 20 years ago, after a back injury prevented Ray from shooting. “I don’t know what it is, you just get hooked. It really is quite addictive,” says Faye. Among Western Bay players aiming for

Papamoa’s John Kelly will be lining up against some of the country’s top darts players at the DPNZ Puma Open. Photo by Bruce Barnard. the bull’s eye at the tournament will be Papamoa-based former Brit John Kelly, who picked up the game to meet people when settling in the region seven years ago. John has since established himself as a top player, collecting a series of titles along the way. In April he was runner-up in the North Island championships’ mixed pairs

event and won the Bay of Plenty men’s pairs. His attention is now set on the Puma Open round in Tauranga, where he hopes to maintain the top 16 placing he recently achieved in Wellington. “I’m aiming to do as well as I can, but at the end of the day it’s all about being By Hamish Carter social for me.”

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Runners ready Three Mount Maunganui rehab trainers will join in a world-first event this weekend, running for those who can’t. Aaron Balsom, Bradley Emmott and Brennan Mullan, from Abilities in Action, are running for their clients in the Wings for Life World Run, starting in Auckland at 10pm this Sunday. The Wings for Life race is unique in two ways. With entrants from up to 40

countries, spread across five continents, it is the first event where the entire world can race together simultaneously. There is also no finish line; runners are chased by a catcher car going 15km/h until only one is left running in the world. The Mount boys have trained for two weeks and aim to collectively run 50km. “Personally my target is 10km, and the boys will try do 20km each,” says Aaron, who adds the other two are “a lot fitter” than him. But the boys aren’t doing it to win. The purpose of the race, which begins at Hampton Downs raceway and continues through the countryside, is for the world to run for those that can’t.

“It’s for the people we work for [disabled members]. They’re excited to see how far we’ll get… although they are giving us a bit of stick saying we won’t get very far.” Aaron says at least 10 of their clients have spinal injuries – some paraplegic and some tetraplegic.

Their members have themselves raised $250 towards the Wings for Life spinal cord research. One member sponsored all three trainers’ entry fees for the run. Aaron says while running 10km at 10pm “will be a bit of a mission”, he will “definitely give it By Rachael Clarke a crack”.

Father and son bowl with the best A home visit from New Zealand cricket icon Lance Cairns has Tauranga father and son Tony and Kale Wellington eagerly practising their bowling and batting skills.

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Tony and six-year-old son Kale won a once in a life-time chance to absorb professional cricketing tips from Lance at the weekend. As part of Golden Homes’ Golden Summer of Cricket promotion, cricket fans nationwide had the chance to win a barbecue lunch and backyard cricket match with Lance in their own home. Posted to Golden Homes’ Facebook page, the photograph of Kale standing in his father’s 15 metre, self-built artificial cricket pitch gained about 600 likes – winning them the meet and greet. “I’m absolutely overwhelmed and I think it’s a real honour to have [had] him here especially being a NZ icon like he is, known as the ‘Excalibur’.” “It’s what made Lance a NZ hero,” says Tony, who has played for Mount Maunganui Cricket Club for 17 years. Dubbed by some the biggest hitter in New Zealand cricket history, Lance is a former all-rounder for the New Zealand Cricket Team and the father of current Black Cap Chris Cairns. Since the visit, Tony and Kale have been putting what they have learned into practise, which could benefit Kale’s already well-established cricketing career. “He was one of the younger kids to play competitive Saturday cricket,” says Tony. Lance says seeing children's excitement for cricket is where the continuity of the game comes from. “When you look at what's happening around the country with bowling clubs and golf clubs…you do

Lance Cairns shares some of his cricketing tips with Tony Wellington and six-year-old son Kale. Photo by Daniel Hines.

sort of worry about if the numbers are still there for cricket. “The Mount especially is very, very strong in primary and secondary schools. It gets you thinking that the game is in pretty good health.” By Zoe Hunter

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Racing with a twist Transitioning from racing full size yachts to radio controlled versions, Tauranga Radio Sailing Club commodore Gary Denniston says the smaller vessels have given him a stronger understanding of the big boats. Gary is one of the 47 entrants ready to race in the 2014 International One Metre Radio Yacht Championship at The Lakes this weekend. Beginning with registration and seeding races today, the four-day championship will see keen yacht racers race one-metre long boats across Taurikura. This includes 11 Bay of Plenty entries as well as 11 racers from Australia and one from South Africa travelling here for the event. Gary first heard about radio controlled yachts while racing full size

yachts with friend Ken Fox, who introduced him to the hobby. Despite taking a long time to get used to the idea of racing the smaller version across the water, Gary has been racing since 2005 and is now “completely hooked”. “I just got engrossed in the whole concept of the boats where you have the opportunity to learn about hull designs and keel designs.” Gary builds his own radio-controlled yachts and believes he is one of just a few racers who do. “It sort of makes you study the intricacies of yachts and what makes them perform. So, it’s become a real challenge.” This is the second time Tauranga Radio Sailing Club has hosted the championship, which is open to public. Registration begins 8.30am this morning, with the first seeding race starting 11.30am. Racing from Saturday to Monday, May 5 will start 9.30am. By Zoe Hunter

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The Battle of Gate Pa

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This week Tauranga commemorated 150 years since the Battle of Gate Pa. The pinnacle of Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events was a mass haka and march. Photos by Tracy Hardy and Luke Balvert.

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Otumoetai College’s largest fundraiser of the year has raised thousands of dollars for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation. The annual head shave held across three days in March this year raised $7000 for the foundations. About 20 students alongside teacher Charles Leota signed up to shave their hair off, and more than 20 boys opted to wax their legs for the cause.

A medal for all

Housed in our collection of whanau memorabilia is a medal labelled ‘ANZAC 1915’ in the name of E. Sargisson. Eric Sargisson was the brother of my wife’s great grandfather. He died too young to have children of his own, and my wife and children are the nearest he has in direct line of descent. At 22, he was exploring the world, learning about himself, and no doubt hoping for the bright and happy future his brother achieved. He had the bad luck to be one of the 60,000 allies who did not survive Gallipoli, or one of the 145,000 if Turkish casualties are counted as well.

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From time to time we have an experience which changes or emphasises the way we think about something. The recent commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle Gate Pa is one such event for me. The powhiri and speeches, the massed haka welcoming the Governor General onto the historic battleground, the emotion shown and the stories told, highlighted for me how significant the battle is in our history – and how differently we all thought about it, depending on our heritage. I have a better understanding

The family had to fight to get that medal. Why? Because Eric died in hospital. The wounds that killed him were received on the battlefield, but a medal was reserved for those who died in battle. For having the misfortune of surviving for a couple of weeks, Eric initially received nothing. One wonders how many other families out there do not have such a medal for the same simple reason, and who have perhaps forgotten the sacrifice of their tipuna as a result. On Anzac Day, my oldest child proudly wore that medal at the dawn service. The memory of Eric Sargisson lives on and strong in our family, with the medal serving as a constant reminder of his sacrifice.

now of the journey we’ve been on as a nation, and how far we have come to put past hurts behind us. I know we can’t change history but we can learn from it. Reconciliation is a word I heard often during Tuesday’s commemorations of Gate Pa’s battle. We are on a journey as a nation, we are one people; and it is up to us to make our future together. I have to confess I understood few of the speeches earlier in the day, because they were in Maori. But I when I heard the military

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The pension replaces NZ Super; it is not an additional sum of money. Some small extra benefits such as a Community Services Card, continuation of the pension if the veteran is hospitalised, and a lump sum payment upon their death, are included. If this change comes about as an amendment to the Veterans’ Support Bill, it will be available as a way we can continue to honour the service of our returned personnel and their sacrifices on behalf of our country. What does make my heart gladden each year is continuing support and the greater numbers of our community who pay homage to our fallen heroes; to remember those who have gone before us I see children wear medals with pride; and I see grandchildren learning the importance of Anzac Day in a truly significant way. We will remember them.

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Martialling the troops United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance New Zealand head instructor Marty Rickard shows his skills. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Discipline, focus, cardiovascular fitness, weight loss and improved muscle tone – there are plenty of benefits to training in a martial art beyond the obvious defence skills. Play in the Bay’s Indoor Month is offering many chances for all ages to try out different martial arts, including Kempo and Okinawan varieties of karate, tai chi, and taekwondo. Marty Rickards, who runs the Okinawan-derived Ryukyu karate programme, says the art involves strength, stamina, coordination and balance. He is offering the first two

weeks free in his family classes as part of the Indoor Month promotion (Monday and Wednesday 6pm-8pm at Greenpark School Hall, details 027 600 0105.) “It’s for anyone from seven or eight up and we’ve got people from a wide range of ages in the classes up to their 60s,” says Marty. The Tauranga Mile High Karate Club is also offering children a chance to learn Kempo karate, with the first class free. The course, which helps build focus, confidence, self-belief and fitness, is for children aged four and up (Monday to Thursday, 4pm and 6pm, details 577 6868). Martial arts master Grant Buchanan, who runs the Mile High

karate classes and Young Forest Tai Chi from a studio at 8 Bayfarm Lane, is running an introduction to the fundaments of tai chi class on Saturdays from 8.30am (details 577 6868). The class in tai chi – often described as ‘meditation in motion’ – is an ideal introduction to the low-impact exercise, he says. Children interested in learning the Korean art of taekwondo can have a go at an introductory day on Thursday, May 8 with a class for juniors (six-nine) at 5pm, and seniors (10+) at 6pm at the Judea Dojang in Birch Ave (details Lee Miller 543 2149). For a full Indoors Month programme visit www.sportbop.co.nz/playinthebay

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Resourceful, independent and masters of our own destiny – it’s the Kiwi way. But a group of Tauranga business people believe certain independent aspects of our national

character are holding our businesses back. It’s the reason they have launched Venture Centre – a website connecting people in the region in the hopes of accelerating the benefits that come from collaborating. Communications consultant Jo Allum from Yojodesign, one of the Venture Centre’s four co-founders, says the project aims to help cut the time and cost of connecting and deliver opportunities for people to collectively create greater value from good ideas. “Kiwis are natural collaborators but it takes time to make connections in person and it’s holding us back,” says Jo, who setup the organisation with Technology Wise directors Michael Doerner and Steven Vincent and Pascale Hyboud-Peron from ThinkAgency. “The first aim of Venture Centre is around connecting the community. We have so much stuff going on here at the moment and the stronger and more visible the links in our business community are, the greater our chances of success.” Jo compares Venture Centre to regional collabora-

Steven Vincent, Jo Allum, Pascale HyboudPeron and Michael Doerner. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

tion hubs like Icehouse and Wellington’s Creative HQ. The organisation will promote events and co-create learning opportunities to encourage networking and support business people. “It’s all about people finding people and ideas finding ideas.” While passionate about fostering business growth, she says the founders are also driven by the ‘selfish’ desire to transform the regional economy to stem the loss of young talent. “We want to help create the vibrant economy with the exciting jobs our children will stay in Tauranga for.” The organisation, which aims to have its own physical workspace soon, will hold its first event next Friday (May 9) when Professor Shaun Hendy will talk about why Kiwis work harder and earn less than most others in the developed world and what we can do about it. He co-wrote ‘Get off the Grass’ with Paul Callaghan on the need to develop innovative Kiwi businesses. Details: www.venturecentre.co.nz By Hamish Carter

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Pacific beauty for winter We’ve been spoilt for sunshine lately and perhaps reminded of the joy we get from beach walks, alfresco dining, a good tan, cold beer, and warm swim. But sadly winter has arrived, soon to wrap around us, so now is the perfect time to consider a winter escape; to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Islands. House of Travel staff are experts at designing South Pacific packages. Family adventures, couples’ retreats, weddings, honeymoons, back to basics beach huts or luxury escapes – and everything in between. What a choice we have too, with so many destinations on our doorstep within just a few hours’ flying. Imagine sitting at home for breakfast then enjoying a pool-side luncheon at your

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Say it with love. It’s got the makings of a greeting card slogan, but it is also a great principle to guide your Mothers’ Day present selection. From smartly wrapped SUVs tied in a ribbon (wouldn’t that be a nice treat Mum?), to a photo of the family printed on canvas or a lovingly made card from your children – the best presents are always those that touch the heart. Watching her eyes light up as she unwraps those handmade creations from school and pre-school, it’s clear it is the thought that counts. If you can’t think of the right present to buy, how about making her something – whether it’s breakfast in bed, homemade lip balm or soaps, picture frames, scented candles or bags – step-by-step guides on how to make mum that special gift are only an internet search away. A favourite in our family is breakfast in bread, crumbs and all, with Mum enjoying a slightly burnt bagel with salmon and fresh juice – which has “never tasted better”. By Hamish Carter

island resort, on the same day. Like all holidays, they are incredibly important to get right. House of Travel knows this and we take your holidays very seriously. Our team of consultants deliver some great value, often exclusive hot package deals – on sale now – but we give as much attention to making sure what you experience is what you expect, or better. With so much choice, so close, so warm, and so much fun – it’s so important to get the right advice and book the right holiday for you. Come and see House of Travel – we have the South Pacific islands on sale now. Book your winter escape and keep enjoying those beach walks, alfresco dining, cold beer and warm seas – and if you book soon, you can probBy Shane Kennedy ably keep your tan.

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Papamoa’s pooches have a new place to play and be pampered, with the opening of The Dog House. Owned by experienced dog trainer Susan Cochrane, The Dog House offers indoor/ outdoor doggy day-care, professional dog grooming, and Dog Guru training to Papamoa residents, without the need to drive into Tauranga City. “There is no other place for indoor dog training in Papamoa, so we wanted to give Papamoa residents a local place to come to.” Susan has been working with dogs for five years and decided with her husband to start The Dog House. With indoor and outdoor play areas, a sleep room, and separate spaces for small and large dogs, the facility is designed to provide opti-

mum canine care. Susan advises anyone with bored or misbehaving dogs to consider day-care, anywhere from one to five days a week. “If you have a dog that is getting bored or destructive at home, we can have it here every day and tire it out, with exercise and play. “For some, just being able to socialise with other dogs one or two days a week is really beneficial too.” Staff constantly supervise the dogs so any over-excited behaviour is caught early, and dogs can be put in ‘time out’. Susan says the social aspect also helps dogs maintain control when approached by other canines in public. The Dog House also offers professional grooming to help dogs stay in top condition. “When dogs are groomed they can stay at the day-care for free that day.” With training, Susan agrees the best time to ingrain good canine behaviour is at the puppy stage – but it is never too late to start, so The Dog House accepts dogs of any age. By Corrie Taylor

Susan Cochrane with a few of the hounds at The Dog House. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Hitting fleas hard all year round important You may think that as we head into winter we can stop using flea treatment on our pets, but this is usually not your best option financially or for your pets’ comfort and health. Fleas make pets itchy, and allergic animals can develop severe dermatitis. Fleas transmit tapeworm, and can infect cats with a tiny parasite called Mycoplasma haemofelis which destroys red blood cells. Most people don't realise fleas can cause severe blood loss, resulting in death. Young or small pets can develop anaemia just from the fleas feeding. And elderly cats don't groom away fleas as well as they used to, are often already debilitated by other diseases, and therefore suffer more severe flea infestations. Did you know fleas don't prefer human blood and only feed on us when absolutely necessary? Don't consider your pet is safe just because you are not being bitten. Also don't think your pet is not infected because you can't see any fleas, as many groom them away, leaving only irritated skin.

As the environmental temperature drops the flea life cycle slows. But it does not stop completely in Tauranga’s climate, and they thrive indoors. Winter is the best time to eradicate fleas, while their numbers are low. As the temperature increases in spring it is harder to gain the upper hand as the population rapidly multiplies. The good news is there are safe products available to control fleas both on your pet, and in the places they (and you) hang out. So hit them hard, all year round.

Chip it or risk it Dog owners are being urged to microchip pets. Figures show one in five Tauranga dog owners can’t be traced after their pooches are impounded – and about 40 per cent of all Western Bay dogs aren’t microchipped. This puts owners at greater risk of never being reunited with their dog if its lost or stolen. Tauranga and Western Bay councils’ animal control staff want more dog owners microchipping dogs to make repatriation easier – a plea supported by Tauranga Vets. Tauranga Vets is discounting its microchipping service for one week. From April 28-May 4, veterinary nurses at Tauranga, Te Puna and Katikati clinics will microchip animals for $15. Owner can give microchip information to council to register on the National Dog Database. Tauranga Vets’ owner Dr David McDonnell says the service is filling an important community need and encourages dog owners “to get on board”.

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A message to you pheasant pluckers Holy smokin’ barrels, batman. It’s duck shooting season from this weekend.

out there; be very careful. Make sure your gun-toting twoleggers are being safety conscious, have checked their firing zones and keep the lid on the hipflask till after the guns are locked away and the team is off the road. Ady’s been honing her pheasantsniffing act all year and she’s keen as mustard to get out amongst

If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a duck shooting. It’s bad enough that they’re quacking. Whoever decided to give them guns, must be as mad as a cat. A message to all my fellow retrievers

the undergrowth to flush out some technicolour chickens. As the new kid, I’ll be tagging along for the run. Send us your outdoors photos and especially any epic retrieving adventures. (photos@thesun.co.nz) Till next week, take care out there, remember to camo up, but maybe not as carried away as my forebear Uncle Diesel, as seen in this file picture from the Newshound archives. - Flo What a ham!

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“We do basic obedience training and socialisation. We also have lots of fun,” says Ted. While the puppies bring his much joy, Ted warns the hardest thing is giving the dog up once the year is over. “The best way to do it is to give them up and get a new pup straight Blind Foundation guide away.” dog services spokesperson Paul says there are a lot of Paul Metcalf says there is Tauranga puppies almost old currently a shortage of carers enough to need a home. in Tauranga and they are “We're looking to place over desperate for help. 100 puppies a year, so it's One man who knows the quite a number. We do joys of being a puppy walker have a fantastic army of is Papamoa’s Ted Joyce who volunteers out there, some is currently caring for his of which have successfully seventh – a black Labrador walked up to 18 of our named Zippy. dogs, so it's a fantastic Ted began caring for the commitment.” puppies after his father sufThe Blind Foundation fered a stroke and went blind. visits carers regularly and He received a lot of help from Ted Joyce with his seventh puppy in training, covers all costs, including Zippy. Photo by Tracy Hardy. the Blind Foundation and food and veterinary care. Ted says this is his way of repaying the Puppies go wherever their carers do and have the foundation’s kindness. same access rights as an adult guide dog. “They are just gorgeous. We get them when There are conditions to becoming a puppy they are about six to eight-months-old and keep walker, which can be viewed at the Blind them for about a year. By Letitia Atkinson Foundation’s website.

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Poppy Fry, 5, and Jayda FairweatherPonga, 8, with Dani Miller. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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He is loving Numberworks and says the help has made doing his maths work at school a lot easier. “It’s good because every time I come here, I learn something new.” Sean says the tutors are “more fun” than his school teachers and they help him learn in exciting ways. “It’s just helped me Numberworks’nWords heaps.” provides one-to-one tuition Sean’s mother found out about for students in mathematics Tutor Aimee Donaldson with Sean Meehan, the programme and asked if and English, in a fun way working on his English. he would be keen. Eager to specifically tailored to meet give it a go, Sean is pleased often fi nd they show improvements their individual needs. he has and is looking forward in these topics quickly.” Owner of Numberworks’nWords to another term with his new One such student is 12-year-old Tauranga Leanne Rhodes-Robinson Sean Meehan – who has completed Numberworks’nWords friends. says students benefit immensely Leanne invites parents to contact from this type of teaching and one term at Numberworks’nWords. her to find out more. enjoy the learning away from the Sean has lessons in mathematics “It’s our job to discover what your classroom. during the term, and is enjoychild is capable of and then help “Students are able to build coning extra English help during the them achieve their potential.” fidence here, they have fun, so we school holidays.

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Schools channel Shakespeare for competition ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ won them the chance to perform at the national festival in Wellington on Queen’s Birthday weekend. TBC won the 15-minute category for a scene from ‘The Tempest’. Mount Maunganui College’s Oscar van der Beek’s part in ‘Macbeth’ won him automatic selection into the National Schools Shakespeare Production week in Dunedin in September. A team of 24 will be chosen from NSSP to become the Young Shake-

Students from three Tauranga schools will once again step back into time to the 16th Century after making it to the next round of the University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.

Mount Maunganui College, Tauranga Girls’ College, Tauranga Boys’ College and Bethlehem College relived William Shakespeare’s era last month as part of the Bay of Plenty Regional competition in the Shakespeare Festival. TGC’s five-minute student-directed scene of

Bringing families together with fun Boasting an exciting range of children’s activities, Coast Kids believes in bringing families and the community together by creating a fun, safe and stimulating environment for children. Coast Kids is the Oscar Foundation award winners for the Best New Programme, Best Youth Leader and the Best Family Programme in the Bay – and it’s no wonder, with so many fun activities available. The programme offers a large variety of fun activities for children, including a pirate ship playground, an indoor half pipe for skateboarding, foam canon, pool table, drift trikes, an archery range, adventure playground and sandpit, a BMX track and a foam pit with a trampoline. Coast Kids also has great family activities including an upcoming trolley derby race day, snow trips in winter, as well as wake boarding and a water sports camp during summer. And don’t forget about the Bay’s only Clip ‘n’ Climb climbing walls – a safe, fun, revolutionary way to rock climb without the need for a belayer at the bottom. This year, Coast Kids is proud to present New Zealand’s leading child

Coast Kids children enjoy some of the exciting activities on offer at the programme. psychologist and presenter of ‘The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show’ Nigel Latta’s visit to Papamoa Primary School on May 20. Carla Blockley from Coast Kids says the programme is all about bringing families together to create a safe, fun, challenging environment for participants. They offer before-school and after-school care, and great holiday programmes and camps for children aged five to 13. Subsidies are available for the programme; and if families qualify for the full subsidy the programme costs just By Zoe Hunter $2.60 per day.

speare New Zealand group to tour the Globe in London in June 2015. Due to go to the Globe this year, TGC student Felicity Tomkins was deemed the Most Outstanding Actor of the night for showing her flair for Shakespeare in two student-directed pieces. Mount Maunganui College students perform ‘Macbeth’ with winning student Oscar van der Beek (centre). Photo by Bruce Barnard.

From movies to books Tauranga youngsters are choosing what they read based on what they see on the big screen, according to a Tauranga City Libraries teen services librarian.

Amanda McFadden says children’s book choices closely follow those given the most nods by youngsters in

a national ‘Kids Lit Quiz’ literature competition. The competition asked 1500 New Zealand children, aged 10-13, to pick their favourite books and authors, with the Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Percy Jackson series making the top three. Books in all three series have become major blockbuster movies. “The Hunger Games books will be

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popular again when the next movie comes out,” says Amanda, who says ‘Divergent’ – currently screening in cinemas – is now a top choice for readers aged 11 and older. She says the book series of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Percy Jackson and Dork Diaries are popular requests from Tauranga children aged 10-13 at the moment. “The top 100 books [in the survey] are similar to what Tauranga children are reading.” But what keeps books popular year after year? Amanda says young readers will often read the same as their older siblings. “Another driver is they want to read what their peers are reading too.

Tauranga Library teen services librarian Amanda McFadden. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

“They may have wanted to read it years ago and haven’t been able to because they couldn’t,

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La Leche League leaders Jeannie McNaughton and Joanna Pearson and their children celebrate 50 years of breastfeeding in New Zealand.

The Bay of Plenty women of La Leche League are celebrating 50 years of breastfeeding support in New Zealand. Originally founded in 1956 by seven women at a picnic in Wilder Park, Illinois – La Leche League is a worldwide organisation offering information and encouragement to women breastfeeding their

babies. In 1964, a small group of NZ women began La Leche League in Auckland. Tauranga La Leche League began in 1979, with Mount and Papamoa starting in 2004. There are now nearly 50 groups nationwide. Mount Maunganui and Papamoa La Leche League leader Jeannie McNaughton credits the organisation’s growth to the constant need of support for breastfeeding mothers.

“There’s always going to be mothers and babies who need to be fed. It’s what we’re designed to do.” Local La Leche League members marked the 50th anniversary with a special picnic at Waipuna Park last week. A book written of the history of La Leche League and 50 years of breastfeeding in NZ will be launched at the organisation’s anniversary conference in Auckland in October. The Tauranga Group meets monthly every second Wednesday at the Wesley Methodist Community Church. For more information contact Joanna on 5776892. The Mount Maunganui and Papamoa group meet monthly every first Friday at the Mount Plunket Rooms. For more information, text Jeannie on 0220108482. By Zoe Hunter

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Miniature models a hobby to go on show From building his first cereal packet kitset at age five, Tauranga’s Grant Lassing still loves creating his dreams in miniature almost fifty years on. “It’s just something special about recreating a piece of history, it gives me a great deal of satisfaction,” says Grant, who chuckles remembering using a whole bottle of glue in making his first kitset. This weekend some of his creations will be on display at the Tauranga Hobby Show alongside work by others

in Bay of Plenty Plastic Modellers Group. Planes, cars, militaria or science fiction creations – all modellers have their own passion. After trying his hand at a range of subjects Grant specialised in World War 2 aircraft. Throughout the years he has built at least 360 models and with 600 kitsets on shelves. “We call it loft insulation” – and there is plenty more to come. “The reality is I’ll probably never make some of them, but they are not losing their value because there is a strong demand for collecting models.” Grant describes himself as an average modeller, saying his replica aircraft are a poor cousin

BOP Plastic Modellers Club members Grant Lassing, Steve Timson and Gregg Shaw with their models. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

All in a flutter over rare sighting Two Tauranga residents are in a flutter over a rare encounter with an Australian migrant butterfly.

“I said ‘Guess what I’ve got in my garden?’ and he said ‘Blue moons, because I’ve got them in my garden too’.” Murray says the butterfly’s name refers to its white circular patches on the A male blue noon butterfly landed in upper wing – and because it is usually Murray Smith’s garden at his Plateau only seen “once in a blue moon”. Heights home on Good Friday and “I’ve been in Tauranga 25 years returned around midday on Saturday and I’ve never seen them here before. with a female partner. That’s why I was pretty excited about “The first day I saw it I didn’t actually finding them.” recognise it,” says Murray, who videoed Paddy found a pair in his Mount Maunthe butterflies and after some research ganui garden and in the sand dunes on phoned his friend Paddy Latham who The blue moon butterfly. April 19. lives on Grenada St. “They’re migrants from Australia so when you find one it’s quite an interesting find. I’ve lived in the Bay since 1957 and it took me until 2003 to find one [in Papamoa].” According to Paddy, a flutter of blue moon butterflies arrived in 1958 and again about 1960. “They occasionally come over in waves…. usually late summer and autumn are the times to expect them. “Tauranga seems to be one of their favourite places when they come here.” To view Murray’s video of the male butterfly, visit youtu.be/a2TFXQ6ejNs There have also been sightings of the Blue Moon butterfly at Te Puna Quarry Park, with five males spotted in the butterfly Murray Smith and Paddy Latham. Photo by Tracy Hardy. garden last week. By Zoe Hunter

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when compared to top modellers like member Steve Timson, who pours countless hours and effort into getting all the details perfect. “He takes months to finish each one and that shows in his detail. He gets every tiny little detail right, and has won awards for his models.” The group wants more model-making enthusiasts with the aim of becoming

a branch of the International Plastic Modellers’ Society. For details email lassing@hotmail.co.nz Along with the modellers, other groups taking part at the hobby show at Memorial Hall (Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm) include military figure collectors, amateur radio enthusiasts, war game players and the Tauranga Model By Hamish Carter Railway Club.

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Colourful The historic but delicious kumara Specials The mornings have been busy at the farmer’s market as the demand for fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables seems to have no end.

The root vegetables like the beetroot, kumara and carrots are among most popular choices. As we covered the beetroot a few weeks back, with an unbelievably rich and dense beetroot and chocolate cake, I thought it time to highlight the kumara, which is one of my personal favourite root vegetables. The most popular variety selling today is derived from stock originally planted by Bay of Plenty Maori, who introduced them to other northern tribes. Maori tradition suggests kumara originated from Hawaiiki. However, analysis of recent data suggests it has American origins in prehistoric times, before the population of the Pacific.

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American Indians could have introduced them to the pacific via Mexico, where a wild species of ipomoea has the closest genetic relation to kumara than any other species of plant. Whatever the origin, kumara is known as part of the staple diet of early Maori with ancient kumara pits dotted

throughout the country serving as monuments to this. Most of us roast them, some of us fry them as chips, or mash them as a flavour base for soups or savoury items. This week I’ll share my kumara gnocchi recipe, which makes a great snack when deep fried.

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Sizzling sisters score final spot From dabbling in their mother’s kitchen baking bread and cookies, to the pressure cooker conditions of MasterChef New Zealand 2014 – Maketu sisters Karena and Kasey Bird’s cooking talents are impressive.

So much so, the pair will this weekend compete in the finale of the TVNZ cooking show after out-cooking mother-daughter duo Nikki and Jordan Shearer on Monday night’s show. “I have always watched the show so to actually have made it into the final is really overwhelming,” says 23-year-old Kasey. Karena, 25, feels like an “enormous weight” has been lifted off her shoulders. “After thinking we were through to the final last week and realising we had to do two more challenges to get through, I felt the pressure more than any other time in the competition.” She says a huge rush of elation and pure happiness followed the announcement they had made the finals. Putting on her chef hat about two years ago, Karena’s first properly cooked meal was a 14-course tapas feast for Maketu sisters Kaseyand Karena Bird. Photo by TVNZ.

10 family members one Boxing Day. “It was intense and my mum’s kitchen was a bomb site. “Cooking is my way of expressing my creative side. It is how I relax, it is how I de-stress and cheer myself up after a hard day. I love experimenting and testing it out on my family.” Like her sister, Kasey has only recently started taking cooking seriously since pottering around their mother’s kitchen baking bread and cookies. “We enjoy cooking because there is nothing better than creating an enjoyable meal for all of your family and friends to share,” says Kasey. “Food and cooking is all about love and that’s why I can’t get enough of it.” When it comes to cooking, the sisters are loyal to each other – but not devoted to cooking any particular food. “I do not have a favourite, I go through phases, one week I will be obsessed with Asian dumpling soups, the next I will be slow cooking everything,” says Karena. “We love to cook just about everything, it all depends on the day and we feel like eating,” says Kasey. “The only constant in our life is butter.” By Zoe Hunter

New Mount coffee group seeking members People are encouraged to join in a new coffee group designed to offer friendship and support in Mount Maunganui. Held at Face to Face Church on MacDonald St, the group meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm. Member Pauline Toye says they began about a month ago and are looking for more people to join in.

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Also at the church is a new second-hand clothing shop, with good-quality clothing for babies through to adults, some on sale for $1. All money from the store goes to the church, which Pauline says is struggling for funding. Email info@face2face.org.nz for more information.

Bird hunting begins

The new game bird hunting season gets underway this Saturday, with Fish and Game reporting healthy numbers of mallard and grey ducks across the regions. Although moderate to heavy rain has fallen in many areas, bringing favourable weather for hunting, hunters are urged to “be ready to quickly adapt” to changing conditions. In the North Island, Auckland-Waikato region and Eastern region – which includes the East Coast, Tauranga, Taupo, the Rangitaiki Plains, and Rotorua lakes district – have opted for a four week season in view of mallard numbers. Senior Fish and Game officer Matthew McDougall says the start of the season could again be tough but perseverance should pay off. “Smart and adaptable hunters will get the payoff.”

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Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional Last week at council, we took a sneak peak at the region’s population projections for the next 50 years. Basically, the populations of developed countries are likely to hit a ceiling in the mid-2020s, causing worldwide competition for skilled labour to service an aging population. While there was a baby boom after World War 2, the younger generations are barely making enough babies to replace themselves. From the mid-2020s, the Western Bay is likely to have more deaths than births – and any population growth will be from people moving here from other areas. Tauranga will always be an attractive place for people to retire. This is great news as there will hopefully be more venture capitalists and experienced mentors for our local businesses to tap into.

It may also change how and when people choose to get around the city, which is good news for the rush-hour traffic getting to work or school in the mornings. A good chess player thinks five moves ahead. I believe council’s 10-year plan for 2015-2025, which we initiated last week, is to prepare the city for the changing demographic tide. As an example, let’s avoid spending millions on building fatter roads to cope with today’s rush-hour traffic, if rush-hour traffic is likely to change in 10 years.

This means our arborists do a great job of managing the trees we largely inherit. The joint Western Bay of Plenty district and Tauranga City councils started a review of how we both support local economic development. We’ll look at the key players and see if there’s a better way for the Western Bay to achieve genuine economic prosperity. More on this topic in a future column.

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The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pa sure was hair-raising. The battle is a key milestone that helped to shape Tauranga’s modern history. It also led to Tauranga’s claim to world fame as the Geneva Convention, also adopted in 1864, was based on the same principles as the merciful agreement between the British and Maori warriors in the Gate Pa battle.

More council news

Also last week, council agreed not to issue fines for bald tires. Our officers will instead issue a friendly reminder, stating your car’s warrant of fitness is invalid and it’s your responsibility to replace it. We have tens of thousands of public trees across the city. Occasionally, council is asked to remove a dozen or so trees, roughly each year.

Feel free to email me your thoughts (matt.cowley@tauranga.govt. nz), call/text me on 027 6989 548, and follow me at www. facebook.com/a.younger.voice.

Local government – getting better outcomes In New Zealand, we seem obsessed with amalgamation as though it is the only way of lifting local government’s game. Look elsewhere and you can see some excitingly different things happening. The London Borough of Barnet has reinvented itself as a ‘commissioning council’. This means, for every service it goes through a thorough process of deciding who should be the provider and how. The objective is not to hang on to the work for the council, but to get the best outcomes for its community. It used to outsource recycling, but has brought this back inhouse. It’s placed major cultural activities in a charitable trust. Back office services are now provided by a joint venture with Capita, a

Pesky pesticides

I’m writing to draw attention to a local issue I first became aware of when my son and wife went for a walk down the beach. They came back sneezing, with eyes and noses running. I thought this was very strange. Then I ran into a group of enraged locals who complained to me about council contractors spraying pesticides and herbicides among the dunes. They pointed out the destruction of fragile ecosystems, involving plants, grasses, geckos,

bumblebees, and other flora and fauna. Council contractors are spraying agrochemicals like Grazon; a herbicide banned in Norway and South Africa. The manufacturer’s own product sheet says it is “very toxic to aquatic organisms, harmful to terrestrial vertebrates”. That is to animals – and to humans?

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Battle greatness

Well done to Buddy Mikaere and all involved for organising the many events to commemorate the 150th year since the Battle of Gate Pa. Tuesday, April 29, dawned on a cold, wet morning and then turned into a fine, sunny day. Hundreds of people attended the blessing of the pou at the dawn service and thousands more joined in the afternoon Commemoration March, wero (challenge), service and ceremony. A Military Memorial

Service was also held at the Mission Cemetery. I’m impressed by the high standard and diversity of art on display at St George’s Church at Gate Pa. Many of the entries are from local schools. Last Saturday, replica battle guns were fired at the Tauranga Domain. People attending were given the opportunity to enter a raffle to light the mortars. A remembrance service will be held at the battle site of Te Ranga on June 21, 2014.

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Steiner kickstarting his fast ride to the top The dream of a motocross riding career came a step closer for Te Puke’s Tyler Steiner during Anzac weekend, when he claimed his first national podium. Tyler, who got the motocross bug from his talented riding father Dion Steiner, has been making his mark in club racing since an early age. But he’s finished just outside the top riders at the previous four New Zealand Junior

Motocross Championships. Dion says it is great to see his son perform so well against the country’s top riders, claiming second place in the 125cc 12-14 years class with four second places and a third in the five races at Ikamatua, Westland. “It is awesome. He really pulled it all together this year,” says Dion, who attributed the 14-year-old’s success to a combination of increased focus, experience and support he’s getting as a member of the new MX Antix development squad. The success is even more satisfying considering Tyler was recovering from an injured shoulder and fractured rib sustained during the last month – including at Appin, New South Wales, where he’ll next compete at the Australian Junior MX Nationals

in September. Dion says Tyler – whose determined to become a professional rider in the American motocross circuit – has benefitted from being among five upcoming riders in the MX Antix training group, established late last year by motocross fan Robyn Watson. “It’s just been great for him with training including sessions with Australian coach Greg Moss.” Dion says sponsorship and support from MX Antix, Greg Moss, Makz Gear and Extract Visuals was a great help. But luck was not on the side of other Western Bay riders, including 250cc Moto City Belray Suzuki junior team members Trent Haywood and Jovhann Phillip, who helped Tauranga Boys’ College claim the last three central North Island inter-college motocross

Bay rider looking for strong home advantage Following on from a successful Asia Pacific Cup last year, Bay of Plenty driver Mike Young made a strong start to the rally season in Whangarei last month – claiming runner-up spots in the 2WD and production classes. After finishing last season on a high note in Thailand last December, where he claimed the Asia Cup’s 2013 2WD title and his third Asia Pacific Rally win, the 21-year-old Opotoki resident returned to racing with the aggressive determination he’s become known for. As the only Kiwi driving in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship event on his home turf, Mike was even more determined to make his mark but knew

he’d face a stiff challenge from newcomer Australian Tom Wilde, racing his more powerful Renault Clio G2. After starting well on day one, Mike struck problems with a loose wheel on stage one, costing him a valuable three minutes. This saw him drop to eighth place overall, which he clawed back to sixth place by mid-afternoon – a position he held at the finish. Despite being outpaced by Wilde, who won the 2WD class and took fourth overall, Mike – who switched from driving a Toyota Vitz last year to a Proton – still managed to set impressive times. Mike says it was good to compete on the roads he grew up on, and score some decent points in the first round. He’s now preparing for Rally New Caledonia, the second round of the APRC championships on By Hamish Carter May 17-18.

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Learner and restricted licence drivers who have not upgraded to the full licence system will have to resit their theory test under proposed changes to the system. Public consultation is underway on the New Zealand Transport Agency’s proposed changes, aimed at improving the safety of novice drivers and motorcyclists. Drivers, or riders, who don’t move on to the next stage within five years will need to pass another theory test to renew their learner or

restricted licence after it expires. NZTA road safety director Ernst Zollner says the proposed five-year time limit for each of the learner and restricted licence stages aims to encourage novice drivers and motorcyclists to progress to a full licence, within a reasonable timeframe. “The restrictions that apply to learner and restricted licences are there to ensure that novice drivers gain experience and skills under lowrisk conditions.” Submissions on the proposed changes close May 28, 5pm.

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Talking the torque A smart plan to boost the power in his car helped Tauranga drift racer Drew Donovan claim his second podium in Christchurch after last minute engine problems threatened his chance to race.

“We certainly got the result we were looking for with more power to match the car’s grip,” says Drew, who had to scramble to rebuild the engine in his Nissan S15 V8 when they discovered the block had failed – three days before leaving for the fifth round of the D1NZ series. “It was fantastic to take third for the second year at Ruapuna after the crazy mission to fix the engine. We only just got it done in time and literally arrived at the Wellington ferry with 10 minutes to spare.” Drew’s adjustments to the engine – which included installing a new stoker kit, con rods and upgrading valves – gave the car another 100 horsepower. After

Drew Donovan finished third at the struggling to find the power Cody’s D1NZ round. he needed at the last round in Taupo, he was knocked out in the top 16 battle with fellow Tauranga driver Cole Armstrong. His top result in Christchurch saw Drew reach ninth in the overall season points table, while Cole sits in seventh position. Second-placed Shane Van Gisbergen, A great performance by overall winner Gaz Whiter, and third Tauranga’s Dave Steedman placed Drew Donovan. in the first (top 32) round of battles caused an upset, May 23-24 where the final round knocking the series leader and of the Cody's D1NZ series will be former champion Mike Whiddett held. Drew thanks his supporters out of the round and into second who helped him get the engine place for the season. ready in time including the team Attention now turns to Auckat Regal Automotive who shuffled land’s Mount Smart stadium on work to help him. By Hamish Carter

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Changing to stay healthy There is only one constant in our universe. Everything will change. That not only includes the location of the planet, seasons, climate and financial landscape, but also our personal lives, daily situations and our physical body’s requirements. We need to change with the times, or at least adapt and deal with the times in a positive way. It is crucial to our health, both physically and mentally, to adapt, change and grow along with our circumstances. A couple of key points that support our ability to follow this include: 1. Eat what’s in season If we eat what is fresh and available from our local growers, we will be a lot healthier. For example, lemons come on during winter, so make fresh lemonade, vinaigrettes and hot lemon and ginger tea. They’re great for warding off coughs and colds. Have warm-

ing soups, and cook hot foods, such as curries, chillies, and other spicy meals to warm you from within. This helps provide strong immunity. Who needs vaccinations when you can have herbs and spices? At the other end of the scale, during summer, have more cooling fresh, high energy foods, such as fruit and salads. 2. Make personal progress You will stay healthy and strong if you develop new and positive beliefs, attitudes and methods. Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks – but only if the dog is willing to change. If we stick to our guns, old habits and negative patterns, then we will die hard – and the habit will live on. Change is essential to progress and health. Animals adapt to their environment in order to survive – and so must we. Not only will we stay healthy, but we’ll be happy as well. Now is the season to change.

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kimchi, miso, microalgae and kefir are fantastic plant-based probiotic-rich foods. When looking for probiotic-rich foods, avoid vinegar-based and/or pasteurised varieties, since these elements kill good bacteria. 3. Eat prebiotic whole foods. Certain foods feed and support the growth of good bacteria. Raw onions, garlic, dandelion greens, artichokes and bananas are some of the best prebiotic foods to add to your diet. 4. Eat regularly, but not constantly

(and don’t eat late at night). To give your gut a chance to clean up and clear out bacteria and waste, it needs a rest from digestion. Every 90 minutes to two hours, the smooth muscles in your intestines move to keep bacteria and waste trucking through your digestive tract. But this process is put on hold every time you eat. Can you see why snacking constantly slows down digestion and contributes to bacterial overgrowth? I’m not saying that you need to fast for long periods — eating regularly helps prevent constipation and bloating — but it’s best to take breaks between meals. Stay tuned for three more ideas in the next column. Happy gut health!

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Choosing the right footwear for children Choosing appropriate footwear for your child dramatically reduces the risk of long-term pain, which can plague them throughout life. The most important factor to consider in reducing risk is suitable footwear. Children spend more than 1500 hours in their school shoes every year; jumping, kicking, and running around on hard flat surfaces. Considering the amount of activity our children get up to, and their developing physical structure. They need good footwear more than adults do. A correctly-fitted, well-cushioned, supportive school shoe that matches your child’s foot-type and foot-shape is

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essential in helping to prevent the onset of long-term problems, as well as sprains and shin splints. Podium Podiatry and Footwear Ltd is recognised and respected as the leading retail provider of podiatry and footwear solutions – and they’ve been busy fitting school shoes to Bay of Plenty children. Podium’s lead podiatrist Jamie Dodunski says the Ascent formal school shoe range are designed with sporting shoe technology, “providing the essential comfort and support for their growing feet”. Ascent understands children don’t walk, they run – they are hard on their school shoes, which is why they have a six-month rubber outsole guarantee. Podium Podiatry is situated in the Bayfair Shopping Centre, opposite the escalators by the carparking tower.

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Protection for mum and baby encouraged before winter Bay of Plenty resident Teneille Ogilvy gets the flu vaccine every year but feels it is even more important this year because she’s pregnant. “Our baby is due in the middle of winter and I don’t want to risk her getting sick if it is preventable,” says Teneille. “I feel a very strong urge to protect our baby, as it’s not just about me anymore. “I think all parents want to do the right thing for their children and would do anything to protect them against being sick or catching any nasty bugs.” Pregnant women are being urged to speak to their midwife, GP or local health clinic about getting the free flu vaccine as soon as possible,

Teneille Ogilvy receives her flu jab.

so they’re protected before winter arrives. “Getting the flu vaccine ensures you are taking all practical steps to protect your family against catching a preventable disease,” says Teneille. Bay of Plenty District Health Board Midwife Leader Marg Norris says pregnant women are at particularly high risk of severe complications from influenza because of a range of changes that occur during pregnancy. These include changes to lung function, increased heart output and oxygen consumption, and immunity. “The influenza vaccine is safe and effective protection, both for pregnant women and their newborn baby,” says Marg. “Pregnant women pass on protection to their baby naturally from antibodies they create, as a result of the vaccination.” This is especially important because children under six months cannot get influenza vaccinations themselves and are at high risk of getting influenza. Influenza infection in young infants can result in hospitalisation and can lead to pneumonia or middle ear infections. Teneille says her husband and grandparent will be getting the flu vaccine this year too, to protect their new moko. “The more people we have immunised against the flu, the better protected our community will be,” says Teneille. Influenza immunisation is free for pregnant women until July 31, 2014. Contact your GP or local health centre to get the influenza vaccination. For further information go to www.fightflu.co.nz or text FLU to 515 or call 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 863).

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Benefits of nutritional therapy (Part 1) I’ve been helping a client, with unstable hypertension, with other problems including debilitating Meniere’s disease and fatigue. Meniere’s disease is an imbalance within inner ear structures causing vertigo, balance problems, hearing loss and tinnitus. Her blood pressure was unstable, despite using several medications. I explained I had no specific treatments for Meniere’s disease but suggested improving microcirculation and reducing tissue inflammation throughout her body could theoretically help. In particular, I wanted to add high doses of nutrients that help with vasodilation (relaxation) of blood vessels. There is some evidence to suggest flavonoid extracts can help relax inner ear blood vessels, helping with some Meniere’s disease

symptoms by increasing blood supply. My main focus was to help stabilise her blood pressure and take any other improvements as a bonus. Our goal was to reduce free radical-induced stress on blood vessels and to improve collagen structure. Accumulated free radical damage alters collagen and other structural proteins, making blood vessels more rigid. The heart needs to compensate by increasing blood pressure. The supplements we used included a broad spectrum multimineral/antioxidant/multi-vitamin with an anti-inflammatory antioxidant booster, a good Omega 3 and extra magnesium at night. The magnesium was to relax inner ear structures and improve

sleep and energy. The benefits she’s experienced have significantly improved her quality of life. Her blood pressure is now stable. Her energy and general wellbeing have improved, but the bonus has been a significant reduction in Meniere’s disease symptoms, especially inner ear noise and balance to the point she can now drive again. This is yet another example of how nutritional therapy can help to restore various body processes damaged by disease. Give me a call if you need more information. To join my full weekly newsletter, go to www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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The Weekend Sun Care and Craft Greerton members Maria Barnhill, Eva Burberyy, Elsie Mitchell, and Win Dixon are celebrating 40 years since their national trust formed.

Mother Abby needs a home Abby is a pretty young feline taken into ARRC with a litter of kittens that she was rearing. All of her kittens have since found homes but Abby is still looking for her forever home. She has been spayed and vet checked. If you are interested in providing a loving home for Abby or another friendly feline, please ring ARRC’s foster carer Maureen on 578 8335 or have a look at www.arrc.org.nz or ARRC’s Facebook page.

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Caring about companionship A 40-year anniversary being celebrated by 100 people in Tauranga today and Saturday marks four decades of the Care and Craft Centres of New Zealand Trust. Care and Craft Trust WBOP spokesperson Dawn Barber says members nationwide are honouring the milestone in the city with a conference, craft demonstrations and displays, and bus trips. “This is a get-together for all helpers to display things we’re doing and discuss how things are going,” says Dawn, who says the national organisation formed in 1974. “Our aim is to bring companionship and creativity to people who are lonely or living alone. We meet in church halls, usually once-weekly, during school terms.” The Western Bay has groups in Greerton, Brookfield, Otumoetai, Arataki and Katikati, with Dawn saying offerings include a wide variety of handcrafts and social activities, to foster companionship.

“We do craft work and lots of activities to keep their minds going – some of us do a few outings and we do loads of entertainment.” With no paid staff, group costs are kept to a minimum, and established centres help open new ones, which become self-supporting via trading tables and community support. Greerton helper Helen Cutforth says the groups aim to provide a range of interest and companionship for adults with disabilities or lonely house-bound people. “We’ve got one fellow who comes along and I don’t know what he’d be – probably hitting 80s – and he doesn’t do anything. He just comes there to chat; it’s so boring at home. “Among ourselves it’s a little community I suppose – we all do care and craft then go and away until the following week.” The conference begins at Tauranga’s Armitage Hotel today with different groups displaying creations, and a craft demonstration. Saturday’s proceedings will be opened by Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby, followed by an AGM and guest speakers from St John’s ambulance and the NZ Fire Service. By Merle Foster

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Overkill on Gate Pa’s battle? The other side of the story We’ve recently been subjected to ad nauseum to Gate Pa battle bumff via messrs Mikaere, Wilson etc. The short Tauranga military campaign can be summarised succinctly as follows: The NZ Government sent a substantial military force of Colonial and imperial troops to Tauranga in January 1864 to counter Maori insurgency. On April 29, 1864, the NZ Government forces stormed the fortified Gate Pa site, being initially repulsed by Maori Kingite forces, who realising their days were num-

bered, scarpered overnight (a full retreat), finally being caught up with by government forces and roundly defeated at Te Ranga on June 21, 1864. Gate Pa/Te Ranga statistics put government troop losses at 44 and Maori insurgent losses at 145, demonstrating who was victorious. This campaign effectively finished the NZ wars, as far as Tauranga was concerned. The following illustrates the overkill of current Gate Pa publicity: Pythagoras’ Theorem -24 words; Gettysburg Address - 267 words; US Declaration of Inde-

pendence -1321 words; Magna Carta (including signatures)3856 words; History of NZ Wars – James Cowan (1870-1943), an authorative, definitive and reputable work: Chapter 42, Gate Pa and Te Ranga, pages 421-440 - 19 pages. The five-part, 12-page Battle of Gate Pa lift-out, produced by the Pukehinahina trust - 60 pages and probably 30,000 words - seems disproportionate to the significance of the events. Two weeks of revelry for something that has not previously been commemorated, when compared with our Kiwi National Day one day; and Anzac remembrance Day - half-day - is way, way out of kilter. R Paterson, Matapihi.

To date, apart from some letters to the editor, there has been almost no balancing media coverage of the topical Battle of Gate Pa story. So far, local government has chosen to spend ratepayers money sponsoring largely one viewpoint. And seemingly, only one set of objectives. Emphasising a view asserting greedy settler-inspired injustice and unquestionably innocent Maori grievance. Forgetting the reality 150 years ago that if certain laws were broken then, land could be confiscated. This is a very important and rare

opportunity to get some balance into our perceptions and motives. To guide our future priorities and actions. Positively. But many claim local government and media are fostering a distortion. Ignoring such enforced limitations, dictated or revealed to ratepayers and readers, rather than solving pressing and genuine issues will make us stumble, very expensively, into far more. Auckland has already set this scene. Inflicting a set of gravely-flawed choices on hostile ratepayers. Brian Monks, Papamoa.

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Think before supporting view Every Easter I marvel how in one week Jesus arrived in Jerusalem riding on a donkey, welcomed and hailed by the crowds, whereas a week later he was vilified by the crowd calling for his crucifixion. This demonstrates how easily people can be manipulated, in this case by the Jewish leaders who went to great lengths to get rid of Jesus. Unwittingly those leaders were participating in an event which God had planned, whereby Jesus rose again three days later in what became the foundation for Christianity. As a reader of history I am amazed how often the manipulation of the crowd is used by leaders and factions to achieve their selfish goals, resulting in upheaval, death and destruction. Events in the last century range from Adolf Hitler, who manipulated the German people from very minority position to wreck havoc

in the world, wherein 70 million people died, to the Chinese warlords in the 1920s-1930s, Cambodia in the 1970s, the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Nearer to us East Timor is a classic example, through to numerous countries in Africa and the Middle East today. The same things are happening regularly on a tiny scale in New Zealand, where minority groups push their views through misleading publicity and propaganda to promote a far greater importance to an issue than is real. Our precious democracy is far more fragile than most of us realise. We need to think deeply before supporting a view, and this particularly applies in election year. Bill Capamagian, Tauranga City.

Wanted: Gutsy government In commemorating the sacrifice of our soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom, it is important to do them justice by ensuring we continue to protect that freedom. It is now been threatened in a very different way from before: by the demands our lifestyles are placing on the environment. Our Prime Minister assures us he takes climate change threats seriously. However, he claims the Government is doing all it can. Actually New Zealand is one of the more poorly-rated countries for its climate change policies. NZ Prime Minister John Key defends this position by saying we are only a small

country and cannot do much unless the ‘big countries’ pull their weight. This ignores the fact many big countries are doing more than we are. Such ‘hiding behind the skirts’ of others puts us to shame. Particularly if we compare it with our performance in either of the World Wars, or our assertion of our anti-nuclear policies. We are a proud nation and have a great record of making an impact where it matters. But we need a government with the guts to put us on the map. G Southon, Tauranga City.

Put Mount i-Site back in its place My husband and I heartily agree with others the Mount i-Site being moved back to its original site. We go regularly to see the cruise ships come and go, and are amazed at the amount of people who ask for directions on where to get local information. As you previously had to pass

the i-Site to get the bus, it was in a handy position. Another thing that should be looked at is returning the Mount-Tauranga ferry service. We were asked by three couples one morning, what times the ferry left to go to Tauranga. hey were gobsmacked when told we have no ferry service anymore.

Please, Tauranga City Council and Mount Mainstreet, get your heads together to get the visitors to have a fantastic and memorable time in the Bay of Plenty. At the moment things are very, very negative and very dull. Get the i-Site back to its original site. H Duff, Mount Maunganui.

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Rich shouldn’t get favours I support the published criticism of Tauranga City Council allowing Bob Clarkson’s financial situation to remove two beautiful pohutukawa trees from the city berm outside his Pillans Point home. These magnificent trees enhance the street and do not appear to overhang Clarkson’s pink palace. And with proper husbandry the trees will cause no nuisance at all, despite their claims of allergies. Just five years ago Mr Clarkson arranged to have two nice jacaranda trees ripped out and replace them with suitable pohutukawa trees. Obviously this scenario establishes a dubious precedent, based on favouring the wealthy and ability to influence council. Other citizens can’t get these tree removal concessions from council, even in genuine cases of hardship. T Fellingham, Tauranga South

Science shows fluoride safety Re: E Becker’s letter ‘Don't swallow fluoride guff ’ (The Weekend Sun, April 24). It shocked me, with its lack of scientific evidence and obvious scaremongering. Fluoride in drinking water is safe. How do I know this? The World Health Organisation, which consults the world’s leading scientists and writes reports with peer-reviewed, scientific-based evidence, tells me it’s safe. Becker says some countries have banned fluoridation. But statistics show the level of dental caries (mean number of decayed, missing or filled teeth) falls from seven at a fluoride concentration of 0.1 mg/l

to about 3.5 at a concentration of 1.0 mg/l. As concentration increased (2.6 mg/l), dental decay continued to slightly fall (Dean, 1942; USPHS, 1991; WHO Report). BOPDHB states it’s cost effective to fluoridate drinking water for populations above 1000, saying it’s one health measure that doesn’t follow the inverse care law, by providing greater benefit to low income-earners and those with poor oral health, reducing health inequalities. The 2009 NZ Oral Health Survey shows those with water fluoridation have significantly better oral health. The BOP district, in 2010, had

mean number of decayed, missing and filled teeth for Year 8s at 2.13 in non-fluoridated areas, and 1.97 in fluoridated areas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put fluoridation in the 10 Great Public Health Achievements US 1900-1999. WHO’s report counters and debunks claims of birth defects, cancer etc. People can read it on the website. I recommend those anti-fluoride read it and note the research. For a government, based on cost, I expect it’s worth controlling fluoride in drinking water. The cost of treating water is lower than treating severe fluorosis, or unnecessary dental caries. I urge councillors to take the route of science, not pseudoscience. I ask readers to look at the facts before conspiracy theories. T Jones, Mount Maunganui.

A scrooge-filled attitude to Royal coverage of NZ It is a bit of Scroogeism to resent paying for the Royals to come to New Zealand, from E Izett’s letter ‘Don’t pay for the Royals’ (The weekend Sun, April 24). There are many supporters of the royals in NZ, who are happy to pay for such a visit. Further one should also consider the free advertising NZ gets worldwide from a royal visit, plus also the GST and tax gathered from all the spending a royal visit engenders. Who can really deny the joy on the

faces of the crowds who attended events, especially the children, come on Ernie. One mil on the royals is nothing as a cost to NZ compared to the pensions hapless MPs, who serve nine years, receive for the rest of their lives at our expense. I shudder at the thought of the millions that go out every year to retired MPs, some who may have retired or been kicked out in their 40s. Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

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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 2 May

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Invitation Tournament (plate please). At Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914

Saturday 3 May 60s Up Social Group

Promoting enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. $2pp. Guest speaker &/or activity arranged each meeting. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch. www.60supmovement.org.nz or Barbara 542 1185

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.

Bay Association Sea Kayakers

Lake Rotoehu paddle. Bevan 576 8885

Bayfair Community Garden 20th Birthday celebration dinner May 31 at Club Mt Maunganui. Anyone who has sponsored or worked with us please contact Hillier Centre 575 9709 or Jo 021 647 676 for details.

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing. Greerton Hall, 7.30-10.30pm. $5 entry. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. All welcome. Garry 543 0051

Compassionate Communication Workshop

May 10 - 11 at 282 Old Kaimai Rd, Tauranga. Learn effective communication. Ellie 021 0343 154 for details.

Elderly Citizens Variety Concert

Otumoetai College, Windsor Rd, 2-4pm. Free concert & afternoon tea. To help with catering, Harry 570 0257

Hobby Show

Hosted by Tauranga Model Railway Club, exhibiting various hobbies & crafts at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga May 3 & 4 10am - 4pm. Adult $6, family $15.

Grasshopper Soccer Free fun day at Greenpark School field 10am - 1pm for children aged 2-12. Aimed to teach & develop soccer skills in a fun way. Free bouncy castle & sausage sizzle.

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

New to NZ?

This free workshop of background & fun is for you. Make a network of friends at the same time. Held 9am 4pm. Register with Settlement Support 579 6532 or ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz

Protest Meeting

Rally against the Transpacific Partnership at 182 Bellevue Rd, Bellevue 1pm. All welcome.

Scholars Pro Musica

Present a Stainer’s Crucifixion & Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. May 3 7.30pm & May 4 2.30pm at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Mt Maunganui. Tickets $20 if purchased before the day or $25 at door. Accompanied children free.

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

Te Puke Country Music Club

23rd Charity Show at “The Orchard”, Mcloughlin Drive 7pm. Top artists from throughout NZ. Tickets $20, children $5 available from Etees Bay 64U (next to Theatre) or Geoff 573 7917.

The Little Big Markets

Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd 9am – 2pm. Art & photography, vintage & collectables, fashion wear, food & more.

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

Welcome Bay Markets

First Sat of month at Welcome Bay Hall car park 9am - 12pm. Stalls $5. 544 9774

Sunday 4 May 24th Toy Run

Held by Ulysses Club. Starts 9.30am at Nikau Crescent, downtown Mt Maunganui - leave 11am. Support the ride by: joining the ride, buying a badge, bringing colouring books, reading books, pencils, felt tip pens, puzzles or cash donation. The Auckland Ulysses Motorcycle Drill will do a display of formation riding.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Pastor Lincoln Forlong - John 4:7-11 ‘Love that God makes complete’. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

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

Bethlehem Lions Market

1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Bible Seminars

Sunday’s at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “God’s special promises.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Chutney Making Workshop

Join Nyree for a fun, educational workshop & make Indian Fijian Chutney using seasonal fruit. Bring a small clean glass jar with lid to take home some gourmet chutney. Envirohub, Historic Village, 17th Ave (enter by Little Sweethearts) 2-4pm. $10pp. events@envirohub.org.nz

Croquet

Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk May 11 at Kulim Park, Tauranga, scenic harbourside run/walk or stroll with family & friends. Check in from 9am, 10am start. For tickets ph 0800 Jennian. Supporting Heart Foundations Go Red for Women campaign.

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

National Alpaca Day

Go to www.alpaca.org.nz to find a farm near you open to the public to promote alpacas, alpaca fibre & alpaca products.

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Tauranga Rainbow Youth

For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex 25 yrs & under. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Clairvoyant: Angel Readings - Marryanne Brunetti. Members $3. Non $5. AGM May 18 - attending AGM gives you free entry to fellowship afterwards at 7pm. 022 067 0467

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez Hair Salon, old railway station,

OUT THERE GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Meeting of spiritual minds, learning & growing from each other. Door entry $3. Elaine 573 5361

Western Bay Harness Club

AGM at 1 Sherston Street, Greerton 1pm. 543 2152

Monday 5 May

Achieve Toastmasters

Feeling anxious about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579

Badminton

Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Beginner Salsa Lessons

Presented by Bay Salsa at Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. Improver salsa lessons walk in classes 7.45pm. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Bethlehem Bowls

Every Mon at 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri at Greerton Hall Cameron Rd 9-10am. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Martial art which teaches self defence techniques & boost self-confidence. Classes Mon, Weds, Thurs 7-9pm & Sat 10am-12pm. Kids classes Tues & Thurs 4.30-5.20pm. At 22/3 Macdonald St, Mt Maunganui. 021 264 3211

Chess Mt Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club 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 - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Mon 1-5pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 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.

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

Diabetes Tauranga

Offering education, support & advocacy for anyone living with diabetes. 571 3422 or info@diabeteshelp.org.nz

Fire Brigade Bowling Club

Club night, McGill Trophy at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. Sharon 543 3929

Fitness League

Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Friends of the Library

Speaker: Raewyn Adams - “Getting published & photography.” Tauranga Library 7.30pm. Supper provided.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

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

Learn to Dance Te Puke

Sequence dance lessons for beginners & people who wish to learn new dances. New program for May includes ChaCha, Saunters & out popular local dances. St Pats Hall from 6.30pm for learners. Gordon 572 0060

Meditation

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon & Thurs. Names in by 6.45pm. New members welcome. Joy 574 8003

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Champion Singles & Club night 7pm. Club night for the rest 7.30pm. Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443

Parkinsons Society

Exercise class weekly Tauranga, Te Puke & Whakatane. Red Tulip support meetings monthly Tauranga, Katikati & Whakatane. www.parkinsons.org.nz or Kylie 07 218 0620

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

Silver Singers Choir

New members required to join & rehearse every Mon at St Stephens

The Weekend Sun Church Hall, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. 579 2465

Taekwon Do

The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871

Tauranga Bridge Club

Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm. Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022

Tauranga Civic Choir

New members welcome to join & rehearse every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. 574 6366

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 Rock n Roll Club

Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Beginners lessons starts today 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Colleen 544 4676

Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154

Tauranga Sequence Dance Club

Every Mon & Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St 7.30pm. Come dancing, tutoring given. Alwyn 574 0458

The Writing Project

For people working on a piece of writing or wanting to. 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194

YMCA - ALFS

(Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.1511.15am 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. 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 6 May

2014 @ The Clothesline

Quality pre-loved clothing from babies to adults $1-236 D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opposite Nosh Cafe 10-2 pm Phone 574-4266

2014 Face2Face Coffee Group

Coffee & friends make the perfect blend! 36D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opposite Nosh Cafe 10-12 pm $2 for refreshments. 574-4266

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Bayfair Petanque Club

Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

BOP Linux Users

Tues & Thurs at Otumoetai Sports & Rec Centre, Fergusson Park 9.15am. $7 casual & bring a friend for free.

Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system. 1st Tues of month , LJ Hooker cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave 7-9pm. Experts & beginners welcome. $2. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Christian Friendship Group 40+

Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Mount McCafe 10am. Come & meet some new friends.

Excel Toastmasters

Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.158.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988

Genesis - Women’s Group

1st & 3rd Tues during school term. 10am morning tea at St Paul’s Cooperating Church, 242 Dickson Rd, Papamoa. Speaker: Liz Garbutt ‘community connect.’ Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@ gmail.com

Intensive Drink Driving Course

10 week course starts May 6 12-2pm. Ph Ngati Kahu Hauora 576 0160 extn 2.

Mount Morning Badminton

Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxene 575 0162 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds advanced, Thurs club night & new dancers. Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063

Otumoetai Toastmasters

Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.159.30pm. Allan 544 5989

Overeaters Anonymous

Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

South City Indoor Bowls Club

Open Fours Tournament (plate & raffle item). At Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687

Starz 10 Pin Bowling League

Every Tues at 13th Ave 9.30am. Play in pairs.

Take a Break with Craft

Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Every 2nd Tues starting today, at Monowai St Chapel. All ladies welcome. Betty 574 3042

Arts on Tour: Wheel of Experience

McSwiggan’s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Presented by Baycourt, a show of epic original songs that bring to life stories unearthed from the ‘wild west’ of NZ history. Held at Baycourt X Space 7.30pm. Ph 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek.co.nz

Badminton (Social)

Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229

Tauranga Toastmasters

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

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. New players & visitors welcome. Heather 574 0976

Tauranga Target Rifle Club

Club night Tues at indoor range in Elizabeth St West 7pm. Target shooting using .22 target rifles. All equipment supplied for new shooters. New members & casual shooters welcome.

Zumba Fitness

Wednesday 7 May

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at Welcome Bay Tavern car park 10am. 578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Tauranga South Garden Club

Central Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30pm. Monthly meeting followed by AGM & annual awards. Decorative: Mother’s Day arrangement using any colours. Competitions & bring & buy tables. Afternoon tea. Visitors & new members welcome. Margaret 578 1017

Te Puke Toy Library

248 Jellicoe St, opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke Weds to Sat 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476

Toastmasters - City Early Start

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@gmail.com or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets)

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton

Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or tschathamtga@ gmail.com

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

Every Weds & Fri at Fergusson Park Sports Centre (end of Tilby Dr, Matua) 9.30-10.40am. $12 casual. Stella 0210 249 3690

New members wanted for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342

Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, ph Jennifer 571 1411.

Yoga with Ocean Views

Thursday 8 May

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

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

Global Hearts Exercise Group

Every Thurs at Tauranga Army Hall 6-9.30pm. Ages 13-17 youth development with a military flavour. Email: admin@ wbopcu.org.nz

Elliots Funeral Services Open Fours Tournament at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Names in book. Plate for supper please. Kevin 543 4044 Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation. Mark 0274 444 945

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team

Ladies 50+ invited to join Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108

Healing Rooms

At Bethlehem Town Centre, shop C1, behind PO, open 1-3pm. www. healingrooms.co.nz. Prayer for healing. 021 110 0878

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship & celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Kay Moore, mediumship. Door charge $3. Janet 027 264 0226

Otumoetai Care & Craft Group

Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783

Salvation Army Meeting

For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tauranga. Speaker: Viv Jones ‘macular degeneration.’ New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264

Scottish Country Dancing

Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm. 573 5055

Take Back Your Power

Public screening of documentary about major issues surrounding ‘Smart’ power meters (arriving soon in Tauranga) Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave 7pm. Door entry $8, includes supper. Hosted by Envirohub & Tauranga Monthly Film Nights. Ron 544 5360

Tauranga Pryde Youth Group

For lesbian, gay, bi, trans. Meet 6.30pm 1st & 3rd Weds of each month & 2nd & 4th Thurs. 22 3536 968

Tauranga Senior Badminton Club

Every Weds & Mon 7.30pm onwards. Racquets available. All welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035

Army Cadets (WBOP Cadet Unit)

Community Bible Study International

At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm

for a non denominational in depth Bible study until July 4. Jack & Betty 544 3809

Fitness League

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, 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

Feldenkrais Movement Class

New term starts today at Yoga Centre 1.30pm. Gisella 544 4823

French Connection

For loves of all things French. Come & meet like-minded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at Brooklyn Eatery, The Strand between 4.30-6.30pm. Andrea: agohns@yahoo.co.nz

Happiness & Our Mind

Drop-in meditation classes. Beginners welcome. Classes self contained so start any date. $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes, next class May 8 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org

Healing Rooms

At Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires Coffee Shop, first & third Thurs 10.30am - 12.30pm. Second & fourth Sat 1.30- 3.30pm. No appointment necessary. No charge. 021 154 0978 or www. healingrooms.co.nz

Mount Art Group

Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777

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54 ...Continued Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre

Meet every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Visitors & new members welcome. Jan 574 1265

NZ Shareholders’ Assn - BOP Branch

AGM at Daniels in the Park 6pm. Guest speaker: Mr Tony Carter, chairman Fisher & Paykel Healthcare with wide director experience. All welcome, members free, guests $15. To register, Jane 576 5395

Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club

Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606

Public Meeting

Screening of film “Genetic Roulette”, then discussion about GE food with Stefan Browning, MP at Welcome Bay Community Centre, Welcome Bay Rd 7pm. Free entry. Ron 544 5360

Salsa on the Strand

Presented by Bay Salsa at Defy. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz

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 Model Railway Club Meet every Thurs evening. Ed 543 1108 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group

Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220

Toastmasters - Kickstart Club

Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

Friday 9 May

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.

Book Bonanza

At Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga May 9 4.30-8pm & May 10 8-10am. Come along & grab yourself a bargain. A Cool Bananas fundraiser.

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Join our friendly league playing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 Pin 1pm (3 games). We play in pairs. New members welcome. Judy 543 4124

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Championship Singles at Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914

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Otumoetai Open Tournament, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Tauranga Home Show Showcasing the very best in new kitchens, bathrooms, interior living & homeware the Bay can offer. Over $30,000 of Show Prizes! At Baypark’s ASB Arena May 9-11 10am - 5pm. Adult $10, children aged 13 & under free.

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Crown and Badger Friday 2 – Planet of 3. Saturday 3 – Red Zone. Sunday 4 – Josh Pow 5-8pm. McSwiggans Irish Pub Saturday 3 – Undertow (Classic 80s) 8-11pm. The Matua Sunday 4 – The Blarney Boys 3-6pm. Welcome Bay Sports Bar Friday 2 – She Jus Greedy 8pm. The fat lady concert.

Hundreds of women celebrate at last year’s Jennian Homes Mother’s Day fun run and walk. Photo by Daniel Hines.

Tauranga’s shoreline is expected to be a sea of red this Mothers’ Day, as hundreds of mothers and their families throughout the city slip on their sneakers in support of the Heart Foundation. About 300 families are expected to sign up for the Jennian Homes Mothers’ Day 5km scenic harbourside run, walk or stroll from Kulim Park to Fergusson Park on Sunday, May 11. Happening in Tauranga for the second year, the event, in support of Heart Foundation’s Go Red for Women campaign, is to raise awareness of dedicated research for New Zealand women suffering from heart disease. Jennian director Jo Van Lye says the event aims to bring attention to the high incidents of heart disease in New Zealand women while raising vital funds for heart research and cardiac care. “We want people to know at Jennian Bay of Plenty we are not just about building houses, but helping to build a healthy community as well. Jo says heart disease is a subject which can affect everyone. “We [Jennian Homes] just feel it’s something we can do to raise awareness that results in everybody contributing to this dedicated research.” Attracting about 200 entries last year, the event invites mothers, fathers, and their children to participate in the fun run or walk. On Sunday, May 11, check-in is 9am at Kulim Park, with the fun run and walk starting 10am. People can register now at jennian.co.nz, although registrations will be open on event day. By Zoe Hunter

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The film category “True Story” has always been the hardest to accept. There are so many interpretation of the words “based on” that the entire genre should be abandoned lest future generations actually believe what they see in a medium where commerce always trumps accuracy. Philomena is an exception to the rule of “never trust a true film”. Of course, even with it’s impeccable credentials, it’s not “true”. Nothing is on film. But this one comes admirably close. It’s based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee. Sixsmith, in real life, is a fascinatingly flawed character and the film, and particularly Steve Coogan, should get full marks for not romanticising him or his motives. The focus is on the ever-fantastic Judi Dench’s Philomena, who as a young mother of a boy conceived out of wedlock had him given away for adoption in the United States and was forced to sign a contract barring any inquiry into his whereabouts. Years later she meets Sixsmith; the rest is (now) history. Their spiky relationship is at the heart of the story and is expertly handled, as is pretty much everything on display here. Director Frears (The Queen, Hi-Fidelity) is equally adept at comedy and drama, and has a great eye for telling detail. Well worthwhile. Fantastic Not bad at all Dreadful

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We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. This week it’s gigs again. Easter may be over but if you’re planning on a quest to the mountains of musical nirvana, allow Winston to gather together 13 dwarves (and one hobbit) and be your guide. The Divine Divine DevilDevilles (or How Ali Penny Crashed My Birthday Party). Yep. There we were on the lawn of the Watusi Country Club, sensibly sipping cocktails and having a bit of a sing-a-long when who should appear but a very jolly Australian. She proceeded to down a large number of said cocktails before ripping it up on the piano for the rest of the afternoon. Ali Penny was in town. Some friends had met her playing at the Rotorua Blues Festival and brought her over for the party. She was great! At the time she’d just been awarded Best Female Artist at the 2012 Australian Blues Music Awards. It wasn’t hard to see why – dynamite singer, great keyboard player, vibrant personality... go Ali! Then last year she scooped the 2014 Australian Blues Music Awards. Without accusing her of being greedy, it seems a bit much that she won Female Artist of the Year, Best Album and Best Producer, while her band was named Best Band. Now, even if we’ll have to wait a little longer before hearing that band. Ali has hauled herself over to Tauranga this month (May 11) with another award-winning Aussie blues performer, singer and harmonica player Dorothy-Jane Gosper (who

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picked up Best Singer and Best Album at the Canberra Blues Awards). They’re both regulars at the big blues festivals in Australia. The duo, calling themselves The Divine Devilles, is in Tauranga for just one night and will be spending it at the Art Gallery, which I must say has been putting on some splendid music this year. Being a Sunday, the show on May 11 will kick off early at 6pm and costs $20 (or $15 for Friends of the Gallery). Ring the gallery for tickets.

rubbish. Also on the bill are an easy-listening acoustic guitar duo called Two of a Kind and a jazz duo featuring singer Carol Power and excellent guitarist Chris Williamson from the band U4ria. Entry is $10 with door sales starting at 4.30pm.

Ali Penny A Ten Dollar Trifecta (Are You Not Entertained?). If ladies singing the blues is not quite the musical bag that you’re into, on the same night (still Sunday May 11), three local acts will be performing for the Entertainers Club, held at the Tauranga Citz Club on 13th Ave. This month the line-up is as quirky and easy-listening as ever and features, for the first time as far as I’m aware, a barber’s shop quartet in the form of Rendezvous. Frank Alefounder, Ron Collingwood, Grant Dengate and David Munroe have been singing barber’s shop music together for three years and there are four of them. Lucky, otherwise that quartet idea would have been

Pianistic Acrobatics (Who needs anything witty in brackets after that?). I know it’s on a Monday night, which is a bit of a pain but, if you missed it at the last Arts Festival, don’t bypass The Piano, a stunning collision of music and slapstick as Thomas Monkton plays a concert pianist whose recital heads in the direction of the distinctly pear-shaped from the git-go. Brilliant and funny and chaotic, it will be an absolute winner for children as well as adults. It’s on at 6pm on May 12 in the Exhibition Hall. Tickets are $22 for adults and $9.50 for children with various family discounts available.

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Act Quickly – offers about to Expire! Need music? Need it now? OK. Friday, May 2 (the date on this paper) sees acoustic UK duo Jayne Freeman and Adam Piggott playing for the Katikati Folk Club at the Katikati Bowling Club. They play original songs and covers: Jayne sings and plays ukulele and percussion; Adam sings and plays acoustic guitar, ukulele, snare and chromatic harmonica. The opening act is Tanglewood, Paul Lethbridge and Jan Izett, from Tauranga. There will also be a Ukulele Workshop at 5.30pm, before the concert. Quick, run...! watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Belle (PG) True story period drama on Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a British Admiral who convinces his aristocratic uncle and aunt to raise her. But as the years go on, Dido’s social status wavers when her public image provokes tension among her peers. Costars two-time Oscar nominees Tom

Wilkinson and Emily Watson. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to Belle for lucky readers who can tell us who the Oscar nominees are. Enter online at www.sunlive. co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, May 7.

Award nominations open Bay of Plenty residents are encouraged to nominate a voluntary group or organisation to be recognised for their community contributions, with entries for the Trustpower Community Awards opening this week. Run in partnership with the Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, the community awards are set up as an opportunity to recognise and thank voluntary groups and their contribu-

tions to the community.Nominations for the awards can be made by anybody, including the voluntary groups themselves. The awards have been running since 1996, with over $110,000 been given away to the communities most deserving volunteer groups. Bay residents have until 5pm on Friday, June 27, to get entries in. Entry forms are available from TCC and WBOPDC offices.

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Going bananas for book sale Soundtrack - take one There’s set to be a book for everyone at the Cool Bananas Book Bonanza next week.

Most people have a favourite movie theme; one that brings back the excitement or drama of a film they’ve particularly enjoyed. In its first concert of the year, the Bay of Plenty Symphonia will play many of these special pieces – and chances are audience members will hear their own favourite at Baycourt from May 10-11. The orchestra of enthusiastic players from Tauranga, and the wider Bay of Plenty, will bring music from the soundtracks of classic and modern movies. Most movie soundtracks will be wellknown, such as those from ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘Forrest Gump’. There is also the

On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, Cool Bananas is hosting its annual giant book sale at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Ave, to raise funds for the organisation’s life skills programmes which are run in Bay of Plenty schools. Books, puzzles, CDs and DVDs, and more have been donated for occasion, with organiser Garth Collings saying the office is overflowing with bargains for everyone.

Book sale organiser Garth Collings with some of the stock gathered for sale. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Check it out yourself from 4.30pm– 8pm on Friday and 8am-10am on Saturday. Cool Bananas is committed to inspiring children to excel by creatively teaching values from a Christian perspective in fun and interactive ways.

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Conductor and compere Justus Rozemond. Photo by Debbie Rawson.

unique opportunity to hear one item for the first time in the concert hall, called ‘This is the Good for Nothing’ by New Zealand composer John Psathas. The symphonia’s musical director, Justus Rozemond, has arranged the suite especially for this performance with the composer’s backing. Justus, who will conduct and compere the concert, has rewritten many of the arrangements for large symphony orchestra, to keep interest, colour and excitement in the music. Full brass, piano, harp, guitar, and a large percussion group will take part, and solos will be performed by members of the orchestra, as well as invited guests. The combined forces of Bethlehem and Otumoetai College wind bands, conducted by BOP flautist Debbie Prince, will also provide some special entertainment. Don’t miss this fun concert.

The Weekend Sun has three double passes to give away to lucky readers who can tell us the name of the symphonia’s musical director. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, May 7.

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Musical endevours for Tear Fund recipients One of Australia’s most popular gospel artists, multi-award winning singer, songwriter and violinist, Peter Shurley, will play a free concert in Tauranga on May 3, as part of his tour with Tear Fund New Zealand. Peter has been at the forefront of Gospel music in Australia for more than two decades. He’s released 17 CDs during this time, as well as producing more than 130 titles for other artists through his studio, The Greenroom. Peter continues a busy international touring schedule, based from his home in northern Tasmania, and is wellknown for his advocacy on behalf of the poor. Tear Fund events manager Sharon Raath says through his music, Peter weaves complex sound-scapes, taking listeners on a journey from inward

contemplation to outward joy. “He draws on his classical roots as well as contemporary influences, which include Van Morrison and Don Henley of The Eagles.” Peter’s music is set against a multimedia backdrop, which is sure to further connect the audience with his music, says Sharon. “Peter is also well-known for his engaging personality. “Some of Peter’s music has been inspired by visits to see the work of Teat Fund and children he sponsors; and he will share about these experiences alongside his music.” Peter describes his music as `middleof-the-road’. But Sharon says there is something for everyone, “young or old” in the mix, from his vast repertoire which spans 16 CDs and two-decades.

Sharon says Peter regards New Zealand as a ‘home away from home’. “I just love New Zealand audiences, they are a lot like Tasmanians,” says Peter. Peter Shurley can be heard on May 3 at 7.30pm at St Peters Church. The concert is free but donations are welcome. Phone 0800 800 777 or visit www.tearfund.org.nz

What’s the use in synthetic highs? My wife and I were taking a water taxi down the Swan River in Perth, and I got talking to the driver – or captain I should say– about the boat. He told me of trips he did regularly, taking special needs children on outings. On one trip he met a 24-yearold, who was brain damaged, and completely incapable of looking after himself for the rest of his life. In his early 20s he was an intelligent young man, not far from graduating with a law degree. A wonderful fulfilling working and family life was all ahead of him. But he’d smoked a lethal concoction and now his brain was fried. He’d totally ruined the rest of his life. What’s your opinion of legal highs? The whole issue of synthetic drugs and legal highs raises some deeper questions. What’s the point of smoking them? Why do people feel the need to do that to feel ‘up’? What’s missing from people’s lives they feel the need to get legally high? What’s wrong with people’s value system and common sense in the light of the known dangers of smoking legal highs, they’d smoke it anyway?

Life has its pressures for sure – I think I’ve faced more than my share. But I’ve also discovered there are opportunities and spaces in the busy-ness of life where there’s incredible belly-laughing fun, and moments of blood pulsating adrenalin. These are the God-given highs life delivers that don't have any life-altering side effects. It’s my belief when one has a healthy self-respect, healthy self-worth, and a deep personal sense of identity, we don’t need anything to add to that. We know that in the course of life, we’ll experience some lows, but we have people around us and a set of values and tools to see us through those times. Christians meet together most Sundays and there enjoy a legal high like no other. It is the experience of the love and presence of God. Unlike the short-lived high that soon leaves the user of synthetic drugs feeling lower than they did before, and heading for another crash, the Christian’s experience confirms and affirms our value, identity and destiny. That’s just another reason to go to a local church this Sunday. By Pastor Stephen Whitwell, Elim Christian Centre Tauranga.

Free budgeting advice now available The charity Christians Against Poverty is hosting a special free threeweek course on budgeting. The CAP Money Course is a revolutionary money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and a simple, cashbased system that really works. This course will help anyone to get more in control of their finances, so they can save, give and prevent debt. What they’re saying about the CAP Money course: “I tried to commit suicide, all thanks to my stupidity with money. We were put on the CAP Money Course – and

for me especially, it changed my life.” “Since attending the course, my credit card has become redundant. I have used the three account philosophy to great effect. I will be starting the new decade with no money owing on my credits cards – and I could not be in a better position. I owe it all to the simple, but very effective, CAP Money Course.” The course starts Monday, May 5, from 7.30pm at Elim Christian Centre Tauranga, 19 Amber Crescent, Judea, Tauranga. Contact Garth Collings 07 571 1125 or www.capmoney.org

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lifestyle coaching 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

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

lost & found LOST PRESCRIPTION GLASSES. Between Palm Plaza Post Ofﬁce and Fashion Island. 23/4/14. Clear frames with pale pink colourings. Ph Christine 07 572 5125 SPCA FOUND Kittens, various colours, various locations, if you have lost one please call SPCA. Found Pongakawa, DSH Torti Female Cat, ref# 20171. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

mobility MOBILITY SCOOTERS wheelchairs walkers & more. Visit or showroom 29 Burrows St, Tauranga Ph 578 1213. MES ‘Supporting your independence’

trades & services APPLIANCE REPAIRS. For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician. AUTO PARTS & MACHINERY importer. Oil filers, brake pads, mag wheels, seat belts. Selfpropelled mower $599/ set. 94 Birch Ave, Judea. Ph 07 926 9982 or 578 4537 www.nenovs.co.nz BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277

BUILDING / ROOFING Repairs, maintenance, spouting, cleaning, gutters, decks, fences & more! From alterations to new work. Registered Builder. Ph 575 8869 or 022 121 3356 FUTURA PROPERTY SERVICES. Building maintenance, all timber & furniture repairs, landscape makeovers. Ph Bill Purdie on 575 0407 or 027 6247 247 info@futura247.co.nz GARDENING SECTION CLEAN ups, weeding, light pruning, plants planted, pebble gardens made, painting etc. Semi retired active gent. Ph Eric 577 1988 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal. Experienced Certiﬁed Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER A1/ DECORATOR available. All interior & exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 PA I N T E R / D E C O R AT O R Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 R O O F PA I N T I N G and maintenance. Roofs rescrewed. Waterblasting, moss removal. Free quotes! Ph Mark 543 3670 or 021 0273 8840 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline gutters & down pipes clean or replacement chimney repairs. Certiﬁed Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 S T U M P I N AT O R S T U M P Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245

Roy Sanders with his grandchildren, Karl, 6, Jayson, 6, and Riley, 3, at the Tauranga RSA ANZAC dawn ceremony.

Tauranga residents were out in force last Friday to recognise Anzac Day. Pictured: Children and officers lay wreathes are the Anzac Day servies last week.

TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms. Ph Nelson 021 609 289 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing. Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

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HOLIDAY HOME WANTED to rent Waihi Beach. Approx Dec 28th Jan 3rd. Careful family of eight (Mum & Dad, three school age children, two Aunties, one Grandma , plus one well behaved small white dog). On or close to beach. Ph Jean Chalton 09 534 8018 or email jeanglenn@xtra.co.nz

HELP! LOOKING FOR WORK! 21 year old tidy male, new to the workforce and willing to do any paid work given to me. Have basic experience in hospitality after completing cafe course at Polytech and recently an intermediate barista course. Will need training however I am a quick learner and eager to exceed expectations. Please ph Ben 027 764 0316 or 576 3775.

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transport DRIVING MISS DAISY relief for busy families. Let us take care of the transportation of your parents to appointments or outings. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours A DAY TRIP to enjoy ‘ANNIE’ the international musical direct from U.K. ‘A’ Reserve seats and door to door transport for a Saturday Matinee just $155. John’s Trips & Tours. Ph 576 9305 A DAYS OUTING – lots to choose from with our Travel Club. Waitomo / Whakatane / Glenbrook to mention a few new places to visit. To receive our latest calendar ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 or admin@zealandiertours.com ASK US about our upcoming Shows - Michael Bublé / Annie / Andrea Bocelli – one only concert in NZ so be in quick to secure a seat. Don’t forget Disney on Ice for the grandkids or something extraordinary at WOW in Wellington. Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 or admin@zealandiertours.com NO.8 TOURS receive your free Newsletter, enjoy VIP pricing for great day and overnight tours throughout NZ. Ph 579 3981

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS check out No.1 The Strand, beautiful historic setting. Ph Tony 07 928 3676 or email tony@thesun.co.nz

Above: Tauranga Pathfinders at the ceremony. Bryan Cox, 89, at the Tauranga RSA after the ceremony.

The Weekend Sun

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