The Weekend Sun 17 April 2014 by Sun Media

17 April 2014, Issue 696

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Egg-fuelled Easter Easter is upon us – and there is no shortage of fun, family-friendly events to mark the occasion. You’ll find many of them within the pages of this special Easter edition. Among them is Kidz Need Dadz’ egg hunt on Easter Monday – a family event where children such as Leila and Cohyn Ewart (pictured) can spend time with their fathers. See page 25 for more. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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The darker side of the Easter bunny Easter wouldn’t be the same without some cautionary words from your year-round rabbit. That’s right. While you’re sucking up to the Easter bunny this weekend,

just take into account that this onetrick pony only shows up once a year. Some of us more reliable members of the rabbit industry provide year-round bunny duties. Often a thankless task, with long days and lonely nights, on call, performing rigorous rabbiting,

week in and week out. Not just some interloper who shows up with bribery of chocolate and marshmallow, to party once a year, then high-tails it back to some cosy burrow to put his lazy lucky rabbit feet up for the rest of the year. Oh no, the Rogers Rabbit delivers 52 weeks of the year. And consider this. The Easter Bunny has a dark side. You can never trust anyone these days, particularly a character who offers children sweeties. And from a fashion viewpoint, you have to ask about the peculiar orientation of E.Bunny, considering the mincing around with the gay basket. You think the E. Bunny is all sweetness and generosity? Well he ain’t that nice. There are disturbing cases stretching back decades.

Chocolate bunny suit

A few years ago the European’s highest court wrestled with the question: Can you trademark a chocolate bunny? Chocolate maker Lindt of Switzerland held a trademark for a gold foil-wrapped chocolate bunny, including a jingle bell around its neck and red bow tie. To cover its bases and fight against knock-off bunnies, the company is also reported to have trademarked a “naked” bunny, without foil. Things got sticky when an Austrian chocolate maker produced a similar foil-wrapped bunny, very similar but without the jingling bell. The Easter spirit quickly evaporated as the lawyers got their teeth into the suits and counter claims, amid the murky waters of three-dimensional trademarks.

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Also, Easter Bunny was implicated in a US $2.1 million law suit for wrongful arrest a couple of decades ago. The case of Timothy Wagner and John Payment, versus the County of Cattaraugus in New York Western District Court, unfolded when the two men, on an Easter road trip in 1992 with a bunny suit (as you do), decided to photograph themselves with the bunny mask at every ‘Welcome to the County’ sign along the way.

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Unfortunately, it was reported to the local sheriff that a man in a rabbit mask was looking in the window of the bank. One thing led to another, and soon a couple of deputies were hot on the trail of the accused bunny bandits, with the vehicle registration, soon discovering one of the men had a record. (Turns out, it was for a tax conviction). That did not stop police putting out an APB and describing vice school principal Wagner and his friend, as “armed and dangerous”. In true American style, the two bunny men were arrested at gunpoint on suspicion of bank robbery. Even though no bank had been robbed. The men were detained and questioned for a couple of hours; their stories matched and they were released without charge. Everyone, it is reported, was laughing. Until Wagner and Payment sued. The judge found it was a warrantless arrest for a crime that hadn’t been committed. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against “unreasonable searches and seizures”.

E. Bunny interview

Finally, here’s an excerpt from a report by John Scalzi, whoever he is, who claims to have interviewed the Easter Bunny. It highlights some of the tension between E.Bunny and S.Claus and their competing operations. Is there is just one Easter Bunny? Moreover, has the same Easter Bunny been the Easter Bunny for the last couple of millennia?” E. Bunny: “There are quite a few Easter Bunnies, and we’ve never made a secret about that. Unlike the Santa Claus operation, which works under the improbable assumption that one guy delivers all those presents”. Are you saying Santa is a sham? E. Bunny: “I never said that. What I am saying is that we don’t work under the same sort of constraints. I mean, think about it. One bunny delivering baskets to several hundred million homes across the planet? The friction from the atmosphere alone would turn the poor guy into a bunny briquette. There’d be hideous charcoal smudges all over the baskets. ‘Easter Bunny’ is a job description, not a proper name. It’s like ‘Postal Carrier’, except our employees very rarely become disgruntled”. So there you have it. It would appear there are multiple Easter Bunnies; he’s outsourced the entire operation. You have no idea whether you’re getting authentic service or just some franchised rip-off. Coming soon on RR: We bust the Man In The Moon and lift the lid on the Tooth Fairy.

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Pooling hope Otumoetai/Pyes Pa Ward councillor Catherine Stewart discusses the Otumoetai Pool proposal with regular pool user Johanna Butler. Photo by Tracy Hardy. a great facility and we would like club to take over the pool could Opposition to plans to save the council $300,000 in to see it used more.” vest Otumoetai Pool to the If the proposal progresses there ratepayer funding, but residents Otumoetai Swimming Club are concerned access to the facility will be full consultation with all users, says David. “We very is prompting a call to review will be reduced. much want them to keep using Masters swimming gold medalthe way Tauranga City list Johanna Butler, who trains at it because its income that keeps Council allocates funds for the pool two-three times weekly, funding the pool.” recreation facilities. believes opening hours will be cut. Regular swimmer Ursula says the “I don’t know how the club indoor pool is an “awesome” facility and all users she’s spoken with could financially cope with it, This comes from Otumoetai/ because sometimes I’m the only are disappointed or angered by the Pyes Pa Ward councillor Cathproposal. one there,” says Johanna. erine Stewart, who expected To help councillors make an “There are a lot of us who are opposition to the proposal in the informed decision on the issue, very upset. This needs to stay council’s draft annual plan but is Catherine is calling on residents to the same. We need to be concensurprised by the extent. clarify their concerns and suggest trating on getting more people Catherine wants the council to swimming.” look at the way recreation facilities other ways to save money in their submissions to TCC’s annual Ursula believes any cut in hours are funded – with indoor faciliplan. will particularly hurt those who ties such as ASB Arena receiving can’t afford to travel to other Otumoetai Swimming Club higher relative funding than president David Mercer can pools, or are prevented from aquatic centres. understand users are concerned teaching their family to swim. “There is a high level of use of but stresses if anything the club Submissions to TCC’s draft community pools; they support a hopes to increase rather than cut annual plan close 5pm Tuesday healthy community and are help(April 22). ful with therapy. I believe all these its hours. “Of course we are working For details, visit www.tauranga. issues need to be taken through all the details to make govt.nz or call 07 577 7000. into account.” sure it stacks up, but we think it is The proposal for the swimming By Hamish Carter

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Mount Maunganui's $1.5 million artificial surf reef is to be partially removed in an attempt to remove the risk to swimmers near Tay Street, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has announced. According to council the artificial reef, 250m offshore from the Tay Street/Marine Parade corner, has never functioned as intended. Regional council's deputy chief executive Eddie Grogan says the reef's expected positive effects have not been realised. “It's also generated some unforeseen effects, including creating a large scour hole, which affects waves and currents, increasing the frequency and intensity of rips, which pose a serious risk to swimmers in the popular Tay Street area,” says Eddie.

Clarkson’s trees to be axed

Two pohutakawa trees outside Bob Clarkson's home are to be felled and replaced at the Pillans Point resident's expense. The recommendation was reached by Tauranga City Council's City Vision Committee after debate that questioned the council's morals and the former MP's allergy to the two natives – one of the reasons he wanted them removed. It's the second time the Tauranga-based property developer will have to pay to remove trees from outside his Pillans Road home.

Calls for cap on city cats

Placing a cap of four cats per household and micro-chipping and registering cats are proposed actions Tauranga City Council can take to help change the city's domestic ownership culture. Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre trustee Liza Scheider says the city has an overwhelming stray cat issue that the ARRC Wildlife Trust wants more council help with. If the council acts, Tauranga could be the first city in the country to introduce cat controls, she says.

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A Papamoa mother’s campaign to curb Bay Hopper bus speeds around her suburb’s streets and nearby school is being lauded as a decisive move in providing a safer community. Sam Norton launched a Facebook page aimed at reducing bus speeds around the Dickson Rd area after noticing the “alarming” speed at which buses travel along her two children’s route to Papamoa Primary School. Walking her children Lucas and Phoebe along Dickson Rd to the school, Sam says she’s always wary and grips her children tight as buses consistently drive faster than the 40km/h peak limit, reaching speeds of up to 60km/h. Sam, who lives 150m from the school within the reduced zone and has a 40km/h sign at the end of her driveway, says buses are going above the speed limit on a daily basis and it’s a miracle no one has been injured. Her ‘Slow Down Bay Hopper’ Facebook page has more than 170 likes. “The problem is that buses are public transport; they are huge vehicles and I think we should be able to expect them to be law-abiding and safe,” says Sam. “In a sense I feel they are setting a standard for the rest of the drivers on the road; and if they can get away with it then yeah [they will].” Since moving to the road last September, Sam says her attempts to have the problem addressed have been a been a constant battle, with countless calls made to police, Bay Hopper and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to no avail. “I would have thought that me

saying: ‘Hey police, or hey Bay Hopper – you guys are going a bit fast’ would have been enough. And to hear that so many other people have complained and done the same thing – it just infuriates me.” Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris fully supports Sam’s stance, saying bus speeds in the suburb are an ongoing issue. “It’s probably something that I have seen as an issue for years and years,” says Steve. “They [Bay Hopper buses] should not be speeding at all.” Bay of Plenty Regional Council transport policy manager Garry Maloney says council is aware of the Facebook campaign and has investigated previous complaints about the speed of buses at Papamoa. Garry says to complete a thorough investigation, council requires public information including the time and day of the incident, the street the bus was travelling – and if possible the route number on the bus, bus registration or fleet number. “If people are unable to see the fleet number or registration details, then route number and the direction the bus is travelling will help us,” says Garry. “People should then provide this information to the call centre on 0800 4BAYBUS (0800 422 928).” By Luke Balvert

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Chief among Chiefs He might be softly spoken and quick to dodge the plaudits, but on Saturday night flanker Tanerau Latimer will be alone in the spotlight reaching 100 Super Rugby matches for the Chiefs.

side and the boys play their game,” says Latimer. “To crack the 100 with a polished performance will be bloody outstanding.” The 27-year-old, with five All Blacks caps next to his name, admits it’s fitting to play the Southern men who gave him his first Super Rugby opportunity before returning home the following year. He also Running out onto Waikato Stadium for his side’s lays claim to playing for the New Zealand Sevens crucial clash with the Crusaders, Latimer takes team as a 17-year-old. his place among Chiefs’ history – becoming Going on to amass the 99 caps so far, the club’s second centurion alongside close Latimer’s been a mainstay in the Chiefs friend Liam Messam. make-up since 2007; and he’s been And after reaching the 100 Super Rugby pivotal in his rotational role with Sam milestone against the Stormers five weeks Cane in the last few seasons, as the ago, Latimer gets a second chance to ride Chiefs marched towards back-to-back the emotional rollercoaster. Super Rugby titles. Debuting for the Crusaders back in Looking back on his illustri2006 against the Bulls, pinching ous career path, Latimer five caps that year thanks to is fully appreciative of an injured Richie McCaw, his Bay of Plenty the Te Puke product background and the knows this match is going successful steps he’s to be one he remembers taken in top-flight fondly once his boots rugby – someare hung up. thing he admits But in true Latimer to not believing style he’s not getwould happen ting ahead of himself when he first and the momentous started. occasion, preferring “No not at all. to focus first and foreBut that’s the most on the match path that rugby before a moment of has taken me quiet reflection. down and the “I have got Chiefs have proto try and vided me with put that [the the opportuChiefs’ cennity – and tury] to the I’m forever side and focus grateful.” on the game. Now all he I know there needs is this will be a bit weekend’s of build-up match to end among the on a winning Chiefs flanker Tanerau Latimer team, but note. following last weekend’s match hopefully it’s against the Melbourne Rebels. By Luke put to the Photo by Tracy Hardy. Balvert

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Keeping a 650km promise When Margaret Parker’s beloved husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, she made him a deal that will next week see her begin a 650km walk, half way across the world. Since Terry’s death on January 14, the 68-year-old Pahoia resident has clocked up more than 400km training to walk the renowned Spanish Camino trail. “And guess what his [Terry’s] response was? ‘Thank Heaven I’ll be dead and won’t have to do it’,” laughs Margaret. “On January 20 I started walking again for the first time in six years. I can do 20km a day now with a pack on, before I could only do 4km.” Margaret and Terry were married for 25 years. In the last four years they have together suffered four bouts of cancer. “Walking has really been the most wonderful therapy for the thing,” says Margaret. “It’s just so beautiful.” Despite the hours – and hours – of walking to prepare, Margaret doesn’t regret her in-the-moment promise to Terry. “He would have been slightly bemused, but I think he would be really pleased that I’ve gotten off my tail and done something. “I think if I hadn’t of committed myself to him that I would do it, I would have just sat around and eaten. Margaret Parker packs for her 650km walk in memory of her late husband Terry. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

But now I can walk, and sit around and eat too.” Approaching 69, Margaret is feeling good ahead of her trip. She’s gained a solid pair of legs and despite walking for hours most days, has lost just 2kg. She estimates her journey will take six weeks, with 29km being the longest walk she’ll make in a day. There is also an altitude difference of 2000m during one section of the trail. Her stepson, who lives in England,

will walk the final week with her. Margaret will be pleased to see the training end, but is excited to explore some of New Zealand’s walks next year. “I think that this training has made me really appreciate how fabulous our country is. We take it for granted.” Margaret will begin in late April in Lisbon, and finish in Santiago de Compostela in June.

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Submissions close on plans Tauranga residents have six days left to tell the city council what they think of its 2014/2015 draft annual plan. The plan sets out council’s goals and finances for the next year, including expenditure and rate collection. It also incorporates draft amendments to the 2012-2022 Long-term Plan.

Submissions can be made at any library and at www.tauranga.govt.nz. Submissions close at 5pm next Tuesday, April 22. Meanwhile, submissions on Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s 2014/2015 draft annual plan will close on Monday, April 28 at 4pm.

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Paddling for glory

C2 paddlers Dan Munro and Luke Robinson in action. Photo by Glenys T Photography.

In yet another show of Tauranga’s extraordinary canoe slalom talent, 14 local paddlers are preparing to fight for national glory at the ICF Slalom Junior and U23 World Championships next week. The 18-strong New Zealand team boasts 14 Tauranga athletes, who will compete in their respective classes from April 22-27 in Australia. Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty president Sue Clarke says it’s a remarkable show of Tauranga’s talent and proof of the effort volunteers put into running the club. “It’s fantastic, we are all pretty excited.” Launched six years ago, Canoe Slalom BOP sees more than 70 young paddlers receive coaching weekly through a volunteer programme. Sue also credits the club’s rising success to the introduction of coach Martin Hammer three years ago. “He has made a big difference.” Sue flew to Australia with the athletes last Saturday, where the team has been practising at the competition venue: the Penrith Whitewater Stadium.

“It’s an artificial course near the Blue Mountains, designed for the 2000 Olympics.” Each of the athletes has already trialled the course, having competed in selection races for the event in January. With fierce competition in the junior and under 23 classes coming from Czech, Slovakia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom – any NZ medals will be well earned next week. But among Tauranga’s medal hopefuls are C2 paddlers Dan Munro and Luke Robinson, who are unchallenged in New Zealand, and two weeks ago won both junior and senior national titles. C2 involves kneeling in the canoe with straps binding your legs in place, and paddling with a single-bladed paddle. Both athletes must work together to secure perfect timing and instinctively know what the other will do, says Sue. Other local paddlers to watch are 18-year-old Callum Gilbert and current 2014 Oceania champion in under 23 C1, Ben Gibb. “It’s the first time this competition has been held in Australasia, so Canoe Slalom NZ has tailored its programme during the last 12 months to give the young athletes their best shot.” By Corrie Taylor

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70 years on: still in love Busy life, happy wife – that’s Doug Atrill’s secret to a long and happy marriage. And he would know. On May 1 this year, 90-year-old Doug and 88-year-old Audrey will celebrate 70 years since the day they both said ‘I do’. It hasn’t always been an easy road for the pair, who met in high school but were separated when Doug joined the Navy and went to war. “It wasn’t until then we became ‘more friendly’,” says Audrey. “We would write to each other during the war.” Doug was discharged in early 1944. He came

home and asked Audrey to marry him. “He was right in the thick of it, but thank God he came home to me.” Married on May 1, 1944, the pair exchanged vowels on a cold day under Mount Ruapehu, before honeymooning in the Bay of Islands. They set up house in New Plymouth, and Doug continued Navy work – his first job to interview and look after the ‘war brides’. “I had to see that they were all safe and sound.” Doug and Audrey welcomed their first daughter, but heartache struck with baby number two. It was revealed Audrey had Rh

incompatibility, a condition which meant her Rh blood factor was incompatible with her baby’s. The condition caused the couple to lose four children throughout their marriage. “If it hadn’t been for that, we would have had more children,” says Doug. They did raise two healthy daughters, who will be among family celebrating their milestone on May 1. Doug and Audrey moved to Tauranga 20 years ago. Still living in their own home in Ohauiti, the couple are busy adding extensions to their house, and sit laughing together as they are photographed. And they both agree on the secret to a long and healthy marriage: Keeping busy together. “They say never have idle hands,” says Doug. “Never in our lives have we not been busy, we have stood beside each other and helped one another, all the time. You get into heaps of trouble with idle hands; we do things together.” “We were well-suited you know,” says Audrey. “We always did things together and I think that’s what makes a marriage.” By Corrie Taylor

Seventy years later and there’s still plenty of laughs for Doug and Audrey Atrill. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Daisy Hardwick walkway to open briefly Construction signs and red tape will be temporarily removed from a near complete Daisy Hardwick walkway as Tauranga City Council opens the track up for upcoming public holidays. From April 18 to May 4 the 700 metre section regains public access after nearly three months under remedial construction as part of the Waikareao Walkway Erosion Protection. The walkway between Maxwells Rd and Coach Drive, Pillans Point, has been closed to allow work on restoring the eroded and worn out area of the walkway. The 700 metre section forms part of the 9km Waikareao

Estuary loop walkway which many people cycle, walk and run around on a daily basis. Tauranga City Council communications advisor Marcel Currin says council agreed to re-open the track because it is in a “reasonable enough” condition for people to enjoy across the holiday weekends. The reconstruction of the seawall is 75 per cent complete – the last section a small stretch at the northern end of the walkway. Once this section is complete a new walkway surface will be put through from Maxwells Rd to Goods Road Reserve. The majority of the track

has been widened to between 2-2.5m. “The track surface not finished though. The surface is rough so it’s not wheelchair friendly,” says Marcel. As part of the $462,000 Waikareao Walkway Erosion Protection works, 800m3 of dredged sand is being used as fill for part of the construction. The project involves forming a new rock rip-rap seawall along the seaward side of the walkway and resurfacing the well-worn walkway – eroded due to gradual wear and tear. It is expected to be complete by the end of May. By Luke Balvert

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It’s that time of year again – when walls are lined with cheap secondhand books, puzzles and DVDs, to be turned into profits for Bay of Plenty charities.

Ann Pritchard takes a moment from a busy day setting up the book sale. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

The 27th annual Tauranga Rotary Easter Book Sale is on this weekend, running April 19-21. Tauranga Rotary publicity officer Ross Prestidge estimates more than 100,000 books, CDs, DVDs, records, magazines and puzzles are ready to be sold from the sale’s new location at 6 Triton Ave in Mount Maunganui (the old Mount Action Centre). “I think we have as much, or more, as previous years. We have just been inundated with donations in the last week.” Ross says club members are ready to welcome the thousands of visitors they hope to see walk through the doors. Last year’s sale was noted as “the best yet”. Ross says in the last three charities and organisations throughout the or four years, the sale has raised about region. $100,000. The book sale is open April 19-21, from All funds raised go to Tauranga Rotary, 9am-4.30pm daily. which distributes the money to various Rotary members are also collecting column

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Tauranga RSA raises money for Steenson family The family of a Tauranga four-year-old battling an aggressive form of leukaemia has been gifted $2500 to aid them in their time of need. Tauranga RSA handed a cheque for $2500 to Trent Steenson before he headed back up to Starship Hospital to see his daughter Alicia. Alicia Steenson was diagnosed with stage 4 Burkitt Lymphoma earlier this year and is currently in Starship Hospital receiving treatment. About the same time as Alicia was diagnosed, the Steenson family found out they’d been living in a methamphetamine-

contaminated house for the last year and believe the disease may be linked with the contamination. Trent says his daughter is a trooper and is thrilled with the donation. Tauranga RSA functions manager Christie Kroll says after reading Alicia’s story, she felt life could be very unfair. “This couple have been dealt a double blow with their little girl getting cancer and learning the house they were renting was

contaminated with methamphetamine. “I approached businesses to see if they would sponsor spot prizes for the [quiz] evening.” Christine then went about selling tickets to the quiz night, which, held on March 28. Trent has done his own bit of fundraising by raising money to shave his beard, and a work colleague has also set up a fundraising page through the Givealittle website. By Letitia Atkinson

Not-for-profit cheer team scores own facility The Bay of Plenty’s sole non-profit cheerleading squad is gaining momentum by securing its own gym premises and a grant for equipment to be shipped from the US. Rebecca Grigson, who launched the Bay Twisters late-2013 with the intent to grow cheerleading in the region, shared the news with the young cheerleaders last weekend. The new premises in 3rd Ave allows Bay Twisters to

take on more children and offer more classes. “I was looking for premises for a short while; it had to fit the right height to throw the girls in the air and to fit in our 15 metre air trak, which we’ve been given our first grant to buy.” Funding from parent fees, donations and sponsorship has paid for the gym. Rebecca is also seeking community groups, which wish to hire the venue during daytime or evenings. Phone Rebecca on 021 191 6933.

And as club members busily prepare for the club’s 50th jubilee (since the creation of its most recent strand, the United Pirates) this Easter, two men have been digging into the past. Club historians Rick Hannay and Arthur Ball have spent the last two years researching the club since its formation in 1910 – combining their findings into a book, which will be released at the jubilee celebrations this weekend. Te Puke Sports began with the United Club – an amalgamation of Te Puke and Papamoa rugby players. In 1950 it became The Old Boys Club, before turning into Te Puke United Old Boys. In 1955 a new club developed, called the Te Puke Pirates, which echoed out of Paengaroa when their club went into recession.

Fifty years ago, in 1964, it finally became The United Pirates. “It’s a very rich history, Te Puke has had many influential rugby families,” says Rick. “Many other clubs have come and gone while Te Puke Sports has flourished.” Research has highlighted many memorable moments for the club and significant emerging players. “One biggie was in 1974, when the club won its first championship in a game against Greerton with a last minute penalty,” says Rick. “That last-minute victory by way of a kick is now immortalised in what we call the Boot Trophy.” Two former All Blacks also played for the club: Arthur Jennings and Bill Gray. Arthur lives in California but will be represented at the jubilee by his three sons. Formatting the club’s history has been a “massive challenge” for the pair, who have worked closely with Te Puna woman Crissie Davies to write ‘The Making of a Rugby Club: 100 Years

of Te Puke Rugby’. “When Rick asked me to help him, if I’d known what was involved then I would have said I didn’t have the time,” says Arthur. A multitude of interviews with rugby families has seen the pair go through the club history season by season. Easter Friday will see a gettogether for club alumni and an auction of special jubilee shirts which have been designed. “Twenty-two of the special jerseys will be played in during the jubilee match and auctioned off on Friday night. Then a limited amount will be made and sold to public,” says Rick. On Saturday is a formal event, with guest of honour Betty Freeman, the daughter of club’s original Patron A.J. Collins. Rick and Arthur wish to recognise the efforts of club president Ashley Peat, and secretary Deborah Keenlyside, and Murray and Heather Salt, who funded the publication. By Corrie Taylor

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The Weekend Sun Dulcie Solley with a photo of her father-in-law, and World War 1 medals he earned. Photo by Ross Brown.

Lost medal investigation Modern technology, a sharp-eyed nephew and an unusual spelling of the family surname have combined to reunite Otumoetai’s Dulcie Solley with the World War 1 medals of her late father-in-law.

Dulcie’s nephew, Aucklander Craig Kelsall, takes a keen interest in militaria and on trawling US internet sites in January spotted the medals being offered for sale. “Our surname, spelled with an ‘e’ is very uncommon,” says Dulcie, who is in her 80s. “I believe we are the only ones in this country.” So when Craig saw medals engraved with the family name for sale, he investigated further, confirmed the connection with his Aunt Dulcie, and took immediate

action to purchase them. Stephen Robert (Bob) Solley was born of farming stock in Kent, England, in 1885 and came to New Zealand as a child, with his parents. The family settled and farmed in Taranaki, where Stephen eventually started dairy farming in his own right. He was attested into the New Zealand Army in 1916; and being married family man and farmer, was most likely recruited as the Army manpower shortage became acute. “We don’t know for certain,” says Dulcie. “But he would not have been the first choice category of man to be sent to France.” Stephen survived the war as a Private infantryman on the Western Front and returned to NZ in 1919. Initially offered a government ‘rehab’ farm in the Whangamomona district, Stephen turned it down

on account of its remoteness – instead purchasing a dairy property at Tahuna near Morrinsville, before retiring to Greerton in 1949. He died in 1966. Dulcie has no idea how his two WW1 service medals, which are correctly engraved with Stephen’s name, rank and serial number, came to be in the United States. “We have questioned family members and nobody knows. It is a complete mystery.” Dulcie admits her father-in-law never talked about his war experiences and never took part in RSA activities – so may not have considered the medals of any great value. She plans to have the two medals mounted and framed for display, along with explanatory information – ultimately for them to be passed on to great grandson Stephen, who shares his ancestor’s name. By Dave Blanshard The Weekend Sun, in conjunction with the Tauranga WW100 committee, is running a monthly series of WW1 related stories in the lead-up to the war’s centenary next year.

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Battle of the beach Sure, we all know Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club offers a serious threat in beach sports – but how do they stack up in a good oldfashioned tug-of-war?

The Public can help settle the question this Saturday by teaming up with five friends to try to out-muscle the club’s top athletes in a challenge raising funds for members competing in France in September. International club competition team manager Ange Johnston says the tug-of-war competition – a mainstay of fundraising events in previous years – has been revived to add to the coffers, to help the 12-strong Papamoa squad get to the Lifesaving World Championships 2014. The Easter Beach Day on Saturday begins at the surf club at 11am, with the first of three beach digs for different age-groups, offering a chance for young and old to unearth buried treasure in the sand. The tug-of-war contest starts at noon, with the last team standing in the knock-out event claiming

Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club senior surf sports athletes prepare for the tug-of-war. Photo by Tracy Hardy. bragging rights and winning a bar tab. Teams need to register by 11.30am ($30 entry). Ange says the event will be fun for all the family, and she urges those who regularly use the beach to support the fundraiser as a way of giving back to surf lifesavers who help keep the area safe. “It’s the first time we’ve sent a full 12-member team, and with the talent we’ve got they’re looking strong.” But along with training, Ange says a major push is going into fundraising. She rates both the youth and open boys’ teams as particularly strong, but says the squad has many top athletes who could all shine. “While the Australians and Kiwis will probably dominate the beach competition, you would be surprised with just how serious some of the other clubs are in the pool.” By Hamish Carter

Bad hare day This is a good time to remind all you Easter freaks that chocolate is bad for dogs. But chasing bunnies is good.

Run fast, run hard, and let the chocolate ones go. If you’re travelling with the mutt, remember to never leave them locked in the car and take some water and a bowl. This is especially important to wash the rabbit fur down. Those visiting central Auckland will be interested to hear there’s now a dedicated radio station for dogs. K9FM broadcasts on 87.7FM. It’s designed for those ‘home alone’ cases. Dog behavioural experts and researchers have developed a programme they say is fun and relaxing for dog listeners. The station plays relaxing content, a bit of classical, chat shows such as Fetch in the Park, Meditation, Talkies and a Vet Advice segment. The experts say the doggie listeners

can focus on the words they recognise and be calmed by the music choices. Just what we need here in the Bay! Take care out there this long weekend; go easy on the gut-rot and make the best of any fine spells for some fresh air and exercise with ya pooch. Finally...how to sneak up on a rabbit: Not from behind. Rabbits can see behind them without turning their heads, but have blind spot in front of their face. My advice, run at them, front on! - Flo.

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Giacomo in Auckland to Tauranga race Former Volvo Ocean racer Giacomo has stepped in as the glamour boat in the Auckland/Tauranga Yacht Race this Easter. The race starts in Auckland this morning with frontrunners expected to sail into Tauranga in the early hours of tomorrow – Good Friday – but it’s weather-dependant. Giacomo was repainted in Tauranga last October after Delegat Wines’ managing director Jim Delegat bought the 2011-2012 winning Volvo Ocean racer as Groupama, before renaming it. With over 100 years of history, Jones & Company is the oldest funeral services firm in our region. We remain wholly owned and operated. We have the Bay’s most qualified staff. We believe you should never accept less.

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Giacomo has a canting keel, dagger boards and the latest in rigging – and will be impossible to stop in the right conditions, according to race chairman Roger Rushton. “What a thrilling ocean-racing greyhound Giacomo really is; her speed and power will be an exciting addition to this year’s race,” says Roger. Giacomo will be racing under the burgee of Auckland’s Royal Akarana Yacht Club. The Team Vodafone trimaran will not be repeating its bid for the race record this year following a dismasting on Auckland Harbour in February. It opens the door for line honours for Giacomo – and, with a bit of weather luck, a very fast time. Named in honour of Jim’s grandfather, Giacomo’s regular race crew include wellknown Auckland sailing guru Rodney Keenan, former Volvo winner Steve Cotton (boat captain) and Chris Dixon.

Giacomo’s first race under Jim’s ownership was the 2013 Sydney to Hobart Classic, where she finished sixth behind Maxis Wild Oats X1, Perpetual, Loyal, and Ragamuffin. Interest is mounting in the 50 foot division, with the anticipated entry of thoroughbred racers Wired, Akatea, Vamos, Kia Kaha and Mayhem, says Roger.

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“The two Elliot 35’ canters Bushido and Crusader are also racing in what will be a fascinating duel of high-tech, medium-sized, very fast yachts. “There will be lots of little battles within the race going on, as rivals from way back put a small wager on the result to add a little spice to the outcome.” All entrants are welcome in Tauranga

with a marina berth for security and a friendly welcome from club members, with a pack of sponsor’s goodies. For more information, visit Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat’s website www.yacht.org.nz or call club secretary Christine Headey 07 578 5512 or race chairman Roger Rushton 0274 714 715.

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The Giacomo being painted in Tauranga, October 2013.

Easter in Park Te Puke Top astronomer speaks Te Puke residents are invited to the town’s annual Easter in the Park event on Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 12pm. Hosted by Combined Churches of Te Puke, the event celebrates the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The event offers free sausage sandwiches, free hot cross buns and music and activities including crafts, donkey rides and bouncy slides, plus prizes and giveaways, and features local band, Sole Purpose, and Te Puke’s Indian Dance Group.

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Prominent astronomer Stephen Chadwick will be speaking to keen stargazers in Tauranga this month. On April 22, Stephen will be speaking about astronomical photography at Tauranga Astronomical Society’s observatory at Fergusson Park from 7.30pm. His presentation will be given alongside live music.

Hive of Easter fun Downtown Mount Maunganui will be a hive of activity for the whole family on Saturday, April 19. From 10am-2pm there will be dancing, stilt walkers, balloon twisting, clowns, free slides and free face painting. People can check out classic cars, hot rods and vintage cars on display and enjoy gymnastics and power lifting displays. The Easter Bunny will be there too, dishing out Easter treats.

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Celebrations and events flying under the radar Threats of the TPPA? Many not-for-profit organisations fly under the radar – Village Radio, based upstairs at the Historic Village, celebrated their 30th birthday on Sunday. Congratulations and well done. About 80 people turned up to mark this special milestone. Keith Spooner and Bonnie Leonard cut the birthday cake. Photo albums tracking the Village Radio’s presence at the Historic Village were made available and memories were shared over afternoon tea. Earlier in the day I attended a children’s tennis workshop with top women’s tennis

player, Marina Erakovic. The event was held at the Mount Maunganui Tennis Club. Marina gave tips to local children and then joined in to play a game of tennis. The enthusiasm and talent of the young children was impressive. On Sunday morning I joined hundreds of people in the Tauranga Half Marathon Heart Foundation fundraiser event. There were options to jog or walk and also a choice of distances. It was great to see so many people of all ages participating in this fundraiser.

Family violence’s dark presence in community During the last week there has been a strong focus on the subject of family violence in the events I’ve attended. Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support group opened their exhibition ‘Unbroken Spirit’ with some powerful images on display at the Incubator in The Historic Village. I also attended a Best Practice hui presented by Dr Neville Robertson from the University of Waikato; and on Thursday night at the Welcome Bay Community Centre, Jude Simpson gave a powerful presentation about

the impact of family violence from a victim’s perspective. The message that came through strongly is family violence is still a pervasive, dark undercurrent in our communities. It has neither cultural bias nor age restriction, but mainly it affects women and children, although there is no denying men can be victims too. When the power is unbalanced in any relationship there is potential for abuse. Children are especially vulnerable.

Right-sizing community governance Look at local government in other countries and you find a whole lot of new terms coming into the language. People talk about ‘participatory budgeting’, ‘codesign’ and ‘co-production’. Behind the jargon there is a real shift taking place. Councils and their communities are experimenting with ways in which decisions can really be taken locally – meaning residents can have real choices about what happens in their place. Partly, its councils recognising people do want

to have a say. But it’s also councils understanding if they work closely with individual communities, they learn much more about how to spend ratepayers’ money effectively. There are some great stories about communities telling councils how to save money and get better results at the same time. The real challenge is how to make it happen.

The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement appears to be just another free trade agreement. So why did thousands of people come out into the streets on March 29 to challenge the TPPA and its processes? For reasons that have never been explained, all TPPA negotiations are held in secret. In fact, they must remain secret for years after the agreement is signed. We can thank WikiLeaks for what

little information is available about those negotiations. The TPPA seems to be about soverBy Ian McLean, eignty over local for the decision making; spokesperson Green Party or more specifically, about giving much of that up in the interests of global networking.

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