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In their defence animal neglect over Trooper’s condition.

Tauranga SPCA believes it is unlikely they will be convicted because nobody has come forward with information.

The Weekend Sun investigates how we can speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. See full story on pg 9.

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The New Zealand Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received 14,000 complaints of animal cruelty in 2010. Tauranga has recorded some of the worst animal cruelty cases nationally – including the high-profile media case of eight-week-old puppy Trooper, who was found with his ears cut off by a pair of scissors.

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Shakes, quakes, hooters and scooters out-howled the “Hooters At Home” exercise – as detailed last week. Or you residents of the Western Bay are not taking the tsunami threat seriously enough.

We cannot be too careful in these days of quakes and shakes.

In news just in, we have a picture of the clean-up of Auckland, which was devastated by the 2.9 quake last week:

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People are getting a bit fired up about the bullying, violence and general mayhem in the school grounds.

Thinking back to my school days, there was always a bit of argy bargy, a regular fight, smoking down the rugby field and a bit of groping round the back of the bike sheds. And the students weren’t much better. Yep, some of those teachers were questionable role models.

You think I’m joking? I remember the mornings when the guys with motorcycles used to race each other to school. Often times the teacher won.

These days, the world is so over-the-top PC, plus the advent of phones with cameras means that a lot more incidences are recorded. Whereas back in the old school days, there was no way to document a really good scrap.

A lot of the skirmishes ending up on the web are actually staged for the camera, so the apparent frequency of fights is really a bit misleading. I know that if my mates had access to phone cameras, we’d have produced a whole series of mini series movies that would have put Rocky to shame.

What a howler

We didn’t hear a great deal of howling from you lot on Saturday. We must presume therefore that the howling westerly

You’ll have noticed that the Chauvinism of Auckland kicked in perfectly again on the TV news, with ‘eye witness’ accounts from Aucklanders of what they felt and saw during the 2.9 quake. Then later in the week a five-something strikes Hawke’s Bay – and you guessed it – not a TV camera or eyewitness account in sight.

Tornado in Wairarapa; blows cars over and wrecks homes – not much on TV. But a letterbox is bent anywhere north of the Bombays – whoa, national news!

Meanwhile, the political scene gets crazier each year.

As if it wasn’t mad enough with Hone in the run for a seat in parliament, now we’ve got our own illustrious Hori BOP announcing his candidacy.

We’ve had a lot of amusing emails on the Hone issue lately, many of which can’t be published. But we enjoyed this shot of his new limo.

Hey, there’s room on there for Hori and Dr Brash, too.

A few people have mentioned to me lately, including the Mayor of Maungatapu and some of his cohorts of Carmel Country – that there are some road safety issues apparently being ignored in the city.

Cyclists, he says, have come in for a bit of criticism, failing to stop at compulsory stops; and an apparent growing tendency to ride without helmets.

Scooter riders have horrified onlookers, riding without gloves or protective footwear.

Our observation is, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. It’s about to get a lot worse when Steve Crow’s team rides into town…wearing a whole lot less.

Parting thoughts:

The kitchen tap was stuck, as I went to get tools my wife advised “don’t faucet.”

I was trying to remember the name of our alarm company, but it didn’t ring any bells.

Finally, I caught a few moments of Next Top Model by mistake (a nasty slip of the remote, it won’t happen again). They discovered one of the girls was Bulimic and would be out of the competition. That’s not on. It’s time the people of Bulimia were allowed to compete equally with the rest of the world.

Banning ‘gay’ not the word Banning the word ‘gay’ from the English language is not the way to address bullying in schools says the Western Bay of Plenty PPTA chairman.

Jason Smythe says if the word ‘gay’ is being used in a derogatory manner, then this is a form of bullying or sexual harassment – a form of violence.

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“Schools should have anti-harassment and bullying policies to address the issues raised,” says Jason.

Warren Bowers, a primary school teacher who has done his masters degree on homosexuality in education, is on a mission to have the word ‘gay’ banned in New Zealand.

Jason says The National Administration Guidelines has principles of conduct or administration for specified personnel or bodies. One of those guidelines is each board of trustees is required to provide a safe physical and emotional environment for students.

“This includes helping make secondary schools safe and welcoming places for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex students; as well as their family/ whanau members and teachers.”

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Ignorant Tauranga drivers

Tauranga road safety coordinator Lynette Hines says the corner of Cameron Road and 11th Avenue is one of the city’s more dangerous intersections. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

A lack of driver education is the cause for some of the more serious crashes in Tauranga says road safety coordinator Lynette Hines.

Lynette ran a campaign earlier this year to educate drivers on the indication rules at a roundabout and she says the feedback was very interesting.

“People didn’t have the knowledge.

“There are still a lot of the community who, when going to go straight, still signal right first – and that causes confusion to so many other people approaching the roundabout.”

Lynette has conducted a survey in previous years asking drivers to

rate themselves and other drivers out of five. She says the results during the five years between surveys was scary.

“Nothing has changed in the five years.

“Drivers rated themselves a four or a five – as really good drivers – and ranked every other driver as a one or two, which is scary because they are those drivers.”

She says despite an increase of good drivers in the area, there are still a “few bad eggs” who don’t know the rules – especially regarding roundabouts and intersections.

Acting Senior Sergeant in charge of road policing for the Western Bay of Plenty Mark Holmes agrees that “sheer ignorance” is to blame for many road

offences.

“People don’t really know the rules and a lot of people haven’t looked at a road code since they sat their licence.

“But ultimately, it is the responsibility of the driver to be up-to-date with the current rules.”

He says the two most common traffic offences are running amber lights and not signalling at intersections.

“A lot of people are not aware yellow or amber means stop safely – it doesn’t mean speed up because the light is going red.

“And there is a lot of confusion on roundabouts. You have to give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout and indicate when leaving the roundabout.”

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Scouting ahead - leading for life For more than 60 years Scouting has been a key part of Graham Morine’s life – and he plans to keep wearing his woggle, scarf and Scout uniform as long as he can.

“The company, the friendship, the camaraderie – it’s been my life.

“I’ll stay involved until they carry me out in a coffin.”

Since joining as a cub Scout in Greerton at age seven, Graham’s love for the outdoors-focused organisation has grown to be a life’s commitment – serving as a leader in many roles and places.

Just back from a caving expedition to Waitomo, he says the eight-hour

trip through the caves – complete with a 20 metre climb up a caving ladder in the dark – gave the Scouts “a fantastic experience – they absolutely loved it”.

“That’s what it is all about. I absolutely love seeing their smiles when they do these exciting new activities.”

From being focused around bushcraft, the Scouts movement has come a long way from when Graham first joined.

Membership has been opened to girls and activities have been updated to include the likes of rocket experiments – whilst retaining the emphasis on developing self-reliance and confidence.

“I’m a firm believer in getting the

kids out when you can, rather than being stuck in the hall.”

Graham – or ‘Sub’ as he is known – says in today’s era of wrapping children in cotton wool, there is as strong a need as ever for organisations like Scouts.

As a father, he has seen how his five children and thousands of others under his leadership have all loved the challenge that Scouts offers – thriving on the adventure and adrenaline.

A highlight for Graham was seeing a boy with extreme Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity transform to become far more focused and controlled, going on to achieve the movement’s highest honour; the Queen’s Scout Award.

On Tuesday, Graham flies off to his 19th Scout Jamboree – this time in Sweden.

Tauranga Venturer Scout Renee Young is also amongst the contingent of 21 attending from New Zealand.

Papamoa Scout groups need more leaders to cater for youth wanting to join.

Graham wants to hear from interested adults phone 07 548 2843.

By Hamish Carter Veteran Scout enthusiast Graham ‘Sub’ Morine has collected hundreds of Scout badges during his 60 years in the movement.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Maintaining productivity in climate change Tauranga Environment Centre and Transition Tauranga are holding a seminar on ‘Maintaining farm productivity and profits in an uncertain climate’.

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Speaking at it are climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger, Professor Caroline Saunders from Lincoln University, well-known for her work on the carbon footprinting of agricultural exports, and business commentator Rod Oram.

They will discuss the nature of climate change, its

impact on New Zealanders’ health, properties, infrastructure, environment and rural industries.

They will also talk about the latest information on climate change science and how it affects rural industries in regional New Zealand – specifically the Western Bay of Plenty.

The climate change seminar is on Tuesday, July 19 at the Bongard Centre, BOP Polytechnic, 200 Cameron Road, from 7-9pm.

Gold coin donation. Proceeds from this event will go to Tauranga Environment Centre Charitable Trust.

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All aboard for opera

David Potter is planning a trip for a night of special entertainment in Auckland. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Regular New Zealand Symphony Orchestra attendee David Potter is inviting others to share his love of music on a special once in a lifetime bus trip.

David is organising a bus trip from Mount Maunganui, through Tauranga, to Auckland to see Dame Kiri Te Kanawa perform with the NZSO at Vector Arena during the Rugby World Cup. He says the idea came about after partaking in the special bus NZSO puts on between Tauranga and Hamilton to attend its concerts four times a year.

“I enjoyed it so much that I ended up doing group bookings for all my friends,” says David.

“However, after making enquires, I found out they

weren’t doing a bus for the Auckland concert and I thought, I could fill a bus with friends.”

The regular bus driver has become good friends with David during the years he has travelled to Hamilton and has helped David arrange this special trip.

The bus trip is scheduled for October 26, leaving Mount Maunganui at 1.30pm and returning about midnight after the concert. The bus ticket includes a ticket to the concert.

“This will be a special event,” says David.

“There are not many more chances to see Dame Kiri perform and it will be surrounded with all the excitement of the World Cup.” For more information or to book a ticket phone David 07 574 4993.

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A culture change is coming In what some elected members hope will be a watershed for Tauranga City Council and the way it goes about its business and services, new chief executive Ken Paterson officially took over the reins on Monday.

ical will to change things at a local level then it is (within the bounds of the law) up to the chief executive in tandem with the elected representatives to come up with initiatives.

First things first

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This appointment was made with the expectation that it would be the single most important decision this council would make this term. The reasoning behind this thinking is that the chief executive sets the culture of the organisation into the future whilst dealing with the culture left by predecessors.

The chief executive is the only employee of the elected council. He in turn is solely responsible for the hiring and firing of staff. The CEO is the sole arbiter of what resources (money) he needs to implement council’s decisions – this is all laid out by central government in the Local Government Act. In the view of some elected members, myself included, the mechanisms required by the Local Government Act (legislation from central government) and the Resource Management Act have created a dinosaur situation that moves far too slowly, has little flexibility and costs way too much to achieve results. Mayor Stuart Crosby is quoted this week as saying that current bureaucratic processes are ineffective. So if there is a polit-

The first action we will take is a round up for a pound up on how we see council’s future direction, at a retreat on Thursday, where there can be a full, free and frank discussion without the glare, interpretations, opinions (and sometimes) misreporting of the media. I must hand out an accolade here to Christine Jones who has been in the acting CEO role since October last year. Christine has done a superb job in taking the organisation forward in a competent and professional manner. Her management has already paved the way for the necessary culture changes that are coming to the organisation.

‘Tops’ for tree staff

The felled ‘Aspen’ Tree.

While on the subject of accolades, another one is due to the council staff who manage council tree policy. They have been the subject of criticism over the years, but their management, advice and administration of the removal of the Aspen tree has been first class. Their appraisal of the tree’s condition was spot on and no doubt had the tree been left it would have created a disaster when it fell. As suspected it was dead in the centre and all that was holding up the 30 tonne or so of top timber was what was left of the outside of the tree. It was always a tough call to remove one of the city’s icons and this was the right decision.

Processing the pools process

Elected members had an on-site inspection of progress on the Mount Hot (saltwater) Pools this week. A couple of ‘tomos’ have been uncovered as all the concrete surrounding the pools has been torn up but the source of the leak has yet to be identified. From years of experience with boats I can say that where water is coming out is not necessarily where it’s coming from. The aim is to have the pools back in action by September 21. From the looks of things, contractors will have their work cut out – work includes a facelift and refurbishment of the plant with decisions on extensions still to come. Nothing should be read into the decision to appeal the commissioner’s decision to decline the resource consent for an upgrade of the complex. It’s all part of the lengthy, costly and bureaucratic legal mechanisms of the Resource Management Act (and its subsequent interpretations) that I referred to earlier.

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Misplaced publicity

Shades of the hoo hah that surrounded the showing of ‘Puppetry of the Penis’ at Baycourt a few years ago are happening again with the local media whipping up a frenzy over Auckland sex industry promoter Steve Crow’s proposed ‘Boobs on Bikes’ parade. I deliberately make no comment either for or against and the only reasons I mention it are that the free publicity generated by the media must have been much appreciated by both promoters and the hypocrisy of the daily media who on one day published the ‘moral outrage’ point of view and the next day ran a free front page item calling for 16 volunteers to participate in the parade. Had there been no free publicity there would most likely be no parade and in the case of the ‘Puppetry...’ show it would most likely have played to much diminished audiences. It’s a pity that all this negative publicity energy can’t be put into some of the many positives that go on around our city on a daily basis.

On a mission to learn

Last week I ran my own small and unscientific poll on the Mission House. I was astounded by the lack of public awareness of this gem. It’s an historic house in a beautiful park opposite the domain in Mission Street. Another up and coming asset is The Men’s Shed situated at the Historic Village.

An entirely voluntary unit, privately funded, capably run by Dave Harper, The Men’s Shed is a well equipped workshop where men aged 65-and-over can go to do voluntary work for the community. They have some great gear down there so if you are at a loose end, head down there during work hours and have a look. Restoration of the old Cobb and Co stagecoach is one project they have underway at present.

A win for commonsense

Progress too on the Dive Crescent seawall restoration – the project contract will be separated and the wall reinstatement will be done before any walkway development occurs. I had raised the issue that the rebuild of the seawall required a flexible commonsense approach and did not require expensive consultants and I’m pleased that commonsense has prevailed in this case.

This week’s mindbender: The Law of Logical Argument – particularly relevant to politicians. Anything is possible if you don’t know what you are talking about.

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Masters of hockey head to Australia

Marching club revival plans

Men and women from Tauranga and the larger Bay of Plenty have been selected to represent New Zealand in the Masters Invitational International Hockey tournament. Hockey NZ is sending five teams of various age groups to represent New Zealand at the tournament, held in Gold Coast, Queensland on July 17.

Bay of Plenty’s Mary Wilson, Jill Tran Van, Carolyn Dyball for the 55 plus team, Brenda Telfer and Jenny Travis for the 50 plus, Sandy Kindley for the 45 plus and Veronica Romagnoli for the 40 plus teams. Liz Spratt has been selected to umpire.

NZ men’s masters, including six players from Tauranga, are competing in the IMH Tournament in Singapore in late October.

The tournament includes representative teams from Australia and England.

Anita Macleod wants more marchers to join a revived Balmorals Marching Team.

Photo by Cassie Forlong.

Orange flairs, turtlenecks, Abba, Austin Minis and marching girls. Nobody can turn the clock back – but they can try to revive some old favourites.

That’s exactly what Anita MacLeod of Greerton aims to do with her plans to breathe new life into Tauranga’s former champion Balmorals Marching Team.

As a teenager, Anita thrived on marching – pouring her energy into training and competing on the field. The pastime has faded from popularity, but Anita is determined to revive the club

and introduce more women to the activity.

Attempts to restart the club last year stalled due to low numbers, but she is determined her efforts will be successful this time.

“I want to hear from anyone who is interested in learning to march – it really is an awesome sport.”

Anita wants to get at least 10 women aged 20-50, for an openclass team that will initially focus on doing marching displays before competing. She is interested in members who have marched before and newcomers.

Back in the 1960s – at the height of the Balmoral club – marching was a family affair for

Anita. She twirled the baton and blew the whistle at the front as team leader, while her parents coached and managed the club.

“We were the Bay of PlentyWaikato and North Island champion team a lot of that time – and it was extremely competitive. Sometimes we would be marching against 60 teams.”

All of Anita’s marching medals from the Balmorals era were stolen last month when her house was broken into. She urges anyone who has seen a wooden shield with 70 medals to contact Greerton Police.

For details on joining the club phone 07 571 4096.

By Hamish Carter

Bay cinemas reeling in attendants 3D screening of Rugby World Cup matches confirmed for Tauranga highlights the trend of an increase in popularity of 3D movies.

The 3D screening of the four finals games at Bay City Cinemas was confirmed this week and follows a Statistics New Zealand report showing growth in 3D cinema operations.

The report shows there were no 3D screens in New Zealand in 2007, but last year there were 86, including three in Tauranga, two in Mount Maunganui and two in Te Puke.

Rialto Tauranga manager Clayton Morgan says increased popularity of 3D movies is an issue cinema owners have had to consider.

In Rialto’s case there is no 3D screen and Clayton says this has not lost the cinema custom because the

films screened there are generally not made in 3D. The Statistics report shows cinema admissions have been steady at about 15.3 million per year for the past six years – while the average price of an adult ticket to a standard 2D screening is now $15.43 – more than double the inflation adjusted price of $6.14 in 1958.

Figures from Motion Picture Distributors Association of New Zealand show ticket sales are down 13 percent for the year to date, but Bay City Cinemas owner Paul Desmond says this was simply due to hits Avatar and Boy boosting numbers early last year.

Clayton from Rialto says, “admits have been strong for the year-to-date and with a great line up of films scheduled for the rest of the year we see this continuing,” says Clayton.

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Pin Up Pets of the Week

Tightening the collar on animal cruelty

Lani, seen here getting some TLC from SPCA Animal Attendant, Becks Lloyd, has been at the SPCA for a long time now and is desperate to go to a new forever home.

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This Black male Rabbit is one of four at the SPCA looking for a new home. He will need to go to a home with a secure hutch. Please call if you can offer one of them a home.

For all enquiries call the SPCA 07 578 0245 Animal Welfare Inspector Jason Blair with some of the puppies currently in their care.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Tauranga has exhibited some of New Zealand’s more severe cases of animal cruelty during the last year says Tauranga SPCA animal welfare inspector Jason Blair.

“I am relatively new to the role, I thought the cases we had were particularly common – but talking to other inspectors around the country, I realised it wasn’t.

“I have thought about why this is and I put it down to bad luck. I can’t see anything different about Tauranga that separates it from any other region.”

Jason says the most common form of animal cruelty is often not providing enough food and water for animals and 90 per cent of cases like this would not lead to prosecution.

“In the case of not providing adequate shelter, we have no powers to issue a fine.

“We can write an instruction to get shelter and they have to do that. If they don’t, it then becomes an offense, but generally we work with people before we take the hard line.”

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has recently had his Private Members Bill passed, adjusting the Animal Welfare Act to provide tougher sentencing for those who inflict animal cruelty.

Simon agrees prosecution will always have practical difficulties because often it is hard to find witnesses, but hopes the bill will provide a deterrent as well as a punishment.

“In the last couple of weeks, two men have received sentences of 18 months imprisonment for animal cruelty in our courts.

“These sentences are the longest terms of imprisonment for animal

cruelty in New Zealand’s history and represent a watershed in animal cruelty sentencing.

“They set a benchmark for future cases and send a strong message that animal cruelty is serious offending that will result in a tough sentence.”

The amended law has increased the penalty for the worst wilful illtreatment of animals from three to five years imprisonment. Financial penalties have increased from a $50,000 maximum to a $100,000 maximum for individuals and $250,000 to $500,000 for corporate bodies.

One of the more difficult cases to prosecute is in the case of Trooper.

Because those believed to be involved with the case are not coming forward, Jason says it is impossible to prosecute anyone under the Animal Welfare Act. The individual in front of the courts this Monday will be prosecuted for failing to provide care for an animal.

The silver lining is that thanks to a quick response from the SPCA, the public and a loving new home, Trooper’s story has a happy ending.

Trooper’s new owner, who asked not to be named, says he is doing very well and has adjusted to his surroundings.

While she says the family is not attending the court case, she hopes “justice will be served”.

“We will be in contact with the SPCA for updates.

“We would like to see the community of where Trooper came from, take responsibility and have some courage to focus on the greater good of prosecuting people who commit such hideous crimes against animals – so that society as a whole can band together and show that we have zero tolerance for this behaviour.”

By Laura Weaser

Trooper is doing well in his new home.

If you witness any form of animal cruelty or wish to help the SPCA phone 07 578 0245.

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Intermediate sporting success A discussion by two school principals eight years ago led to the idea behind a national intermediate school competitive sports event – which has grown into a Tauranga institution.

Last week, the Community Trust AIMS Games were officially deemed a flagship event by the Tauranga City Council, prompting The Weekend Sun to talk to the organisers who helped make the event a success.

Tauranga Intermediate School principal Brian Diver first discussed the idea with Otumoetai Intermediate School principal Hank Popping and then floated it at the conference they were driving to.

Brian has remained a driving force behind the AIMS Games, along with

Sports BOP events coordinator Vicki Semple.

“I had always been keen to have a competitive sporting competition for this age group,” says Brian.

He says strong support from all local intermediate schools, Sports BOP and Tauranga council has paved the way for its successful growth.

“We always had a vision of giving every athletic in this 11-13 year age group a chance to see how they performed against their peers.

“It wouldn’t matter where you were from – a small one-teacher school in the South Island high country or a big intermediate.”

Brian says students at this level want to know how they compare against their peers, but sporting events were focused around participation.

“We wanted to take it up a level.”

Success at the AIMS Games is an indication of general potential – and eight years on, they are beginning to see the success of early achievers at national level.

Brian gives the example of Gemma Flynn – who has gone on from success in the Tauranga Intermediate School hockey team to play for the Black Sticks.

There were 800 students from 22 schools in the first year – competing in netball, soccer, hockey and cross country.

The competition has grown to attract 4600 students this year from 119 schools, competing in 15 different sports.

Brian says the event’s success had exceeded organiser’s expectations and they were excited about plans to attract overseas competitors to next year’s event.

A $20,000 grant from council will be used to promote the event overseas, particularly in Australia. This year’s event runs from August 28 to September 2.

By Hamish Carter

Aims Games founders: Tauranga Intermediate School principal Brian Diver and Sport BOP’s event coordinator Vicki Semple – surrounded by active students, from left: Rawinia Cavendish, Frankie Grainger, Paige McGarva, Jessica Lawrence, Maddison Rose, Fergus Kirk, Reuben White, Steven Masters, George Williams and Jamie Oakley.

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Reaching for the high notes Tauranga City Silver band is hoping to hit all the right notes when it competes in the 2011 New Zealand Brass Band Championship.

Heading to Takapuna, North Shore to compete against bands and soloists in B grade, media spokesperson Anne Garrett says City Silver is hopefully to move into the A Grade this year.

The championship begins on July 20. Bands perform set test pieces on Friday, July 22 across three grades – A, B and C. The competition continues with an own choice selection on Saturday, July 23.

The points in both events combine to find New Zealand’s champions in each grade.

Tauranga City Silver first won D Grade in 1999 and has been progressing ever since to reach the top.

Competing against 12 other bands in B grade, City Silver play two test pieces, a hymn and a street march in the Parade of Bands.

The band has high hopes for junior and championship competitors, including soprano cornet player Laura Settle.

Ian Settle and Alex Garrett.

Photo by Cassie Forlong.

City Silver will play pieces for Tauranga before heading north. The concert is at Wesley Methodist Church on Saturday, July 16 at 7pm. By Laura Weaser

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Bright musical future ahead for Dominic Bethlehem College student 13-year-old Dominic Lee has been playing the cello since he was eight years old and has a bright musical future ahead of him.

Dominic is the second of the five musicians to be featured in The Weekend Sun – all finalists for Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s Secondary Schools Rising Stars Concerto Competition.

One of Dominic’s biggest achievements is winning the Anna Alhers Memorial prize for ages 11-18 year olds in the 2009 Performing Arts Competition in Tauranga when he was 11.

He joined the orchestra that same year and was one of the Symphonia’s youngest ever student musicians.

In 2010, Dominic performed with Dame Malvina Major at the Te Puna Quarry Park concert, he won the highest mark for the Trinity

Dominic Lee. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

College London grade examination for the Bay of Plenty grades 6-8 and won the cup for the Bethlehem College Top Musician Year 7-8.

This year, Dominic performed with Nicky Rubin – a well-known singer in the UK. He also auditioned and was accepted into the Accelerando chamber music Waikato University programme.

Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s Secondary Schools Rising Stars Concerto Competition is at Baycourt Theatre,

Tauranga on Saturday, August 6 at 7.30pm.

The Symphonia is showcasing the outstanding talents of the five student musicians who made it through the preliminary judging panel to the final. It is hoped Baycourt is going to be sold out in support of these five extraordinary young musicians.

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Tomorrow’s stars of dancing perform Young performers from across the Bay of Plenty are converging on Baycourt Theatre for a 10 day performing arts competition.

Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts organiser Annette Johnston says the regional competition has been a launching pad for many successful careers and she is hopeful this year’s event will help propel future stars.

“If they do well here and keep pushing themselves, you don’t know where they can go,” says Annette.

She lists a series of success stories, including Ty King-Wall from Waihi who at 23 is now a soloist in the Australian Ballet – and Delia Matthews, who is performing in Birmingham Ballet.

Among the young performers aiming for the top in this year’s event is eight and nine-year-old brother and sister; Bailey and Ashley Hocking. The siblings have been learning dance since the age of three and are re both determined to make a career out of it.

Festival ballet convenor Lisa Wilson, who also teaches Bailey and Ashley, says some students have been doing up to eight hours of classes WEEKEND SUN at home to compete at the a week – plus practising

high standard.

The competition kicks off today, Friday, July 15.

It involves 600 performers putting on 2500 items in the quest for a share of $30,000 in prizes. Events are held in eight categories including; four styles of dance, speech and drama; singing; piano and instrumental. It is for competitors aged under-19 and up to age 25 for singers.

Annette says the annual competitions event – which is in its 54th year – is like the regional championships of the performing arts.

The competitions are open to the public, with admission per session a gold coin donation.

The event runs July 15-24.

For more details visit www. taurangacompetitions. co.nz By Hamish Carter

Ashley, 9 and brother Bailey Hocking, 8, will dance in next week’s Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts competitions. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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A mark in the sand I have to congratulate the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright for her report tabled in Parliament last month, evaluating the use of 1080.

This is a very emotional issue, but it is pleasing that a science-based approach was taken, with a sensible outcome.

In her view, 1080 must not be banned.

“Possums, rats and stoats are chewing up our forests to the point that we are only a generation away from seeing regional extinctions of kiwis and other native species where no pest control is carried out.

“While there may be an alternative to 1080 one day, if we want to keep our forests for future generations, we simply cannot afford to stop using 1080. Time is not a luxury we have.”

Those opposing the use of 1080 need to read this report carefully and understand if we are really concerned about our loss of biodiversity, then this science-based approach must be taken. It is easy to be persuaded by highly emotive, radical views that make good headlines. So it is courageous for Dr Wright to present such a definitive report.

In local government, we’ve put a lot of credence in recent years on community views, but the reality is that while local government

politicians should show empathy to these views, they still need to maintain a focus on good science. Idealism will not preserve our planet – in fact, if you want good environmental outcomes then you need to build a strong economy; because it will always take a strong economy to fund our environmental wish lists.

If you have a view on these or any other local government issues, I invite you to email andrew@vond.co.nz

A lot of change on the horizon There is a lot of change on the horizon for local government – and most of it is being driven by central government.

However, much of this change is happening quickly and changes are overlapping – not easy to deal with for the local government sector, which is bureaucratic and not particularly nimble.

There is a general move towards simplification, rationalisation and provision of more central direction from government on national issues – like bio-security, water management, spatial planning, infrastructure, transport and relationships with iwi. Stronger

Jane Nees looks at the changes to the Land Transport Management Act as an example of central government changes.

Read in full on the Bay of Plenty’s leading news website www.sunlive.co.nz

direction on these issues is a good thing in many instances because it will lead to more consistency across the country and hopefully better all around performance.

Learning a ten year lesson The week long Tauranga International Conference on dune restoration celebrated successful dune restoration projects in New Zealand and from the world.

Examples of improper dune management included devastation from the tsunami in Indonesia and the embarrassing, ongoing

problem of the Waihi Beach wall.

I do have some sympathy for council.

The story goes that, years ago, before the Western Bay Council was formed, someone fought and gained the right to have a stone wall built in the middle of a sand dune.

Many scientists and engineers at the conference shook their heads in disbelief. Waikato University scientists and NIWA expert advice was rejected. It has taken more than 10 years for the project to be completed

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and, in only three weeks, the spring tide has attacked the ends of the wall.

Brian Anderson’s column goes on to say the council needs to learn from their mistake with the Waihi Beach wall.

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Children at Tauranga Hospital were treated to a VIP experience this afternoon, when Dorothy the Dinosaur and Captain Feathersword made a special guest appearance. See video and photo gallery on www.sunlive.co.nz, and search for ‘Dorothy’.

Above: Kalani Dickson, 9 gets a visit from Captain Feathersword and Dorothy the Dinosaur at the hospital on Wednesday.

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Students exhibit talent Talented students in art, drama and music are demonstrating their skills at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre end of term concert.

The concert marks the end of the second term for the newly established teaching centre.

Owner and music tutor Aaron Saxon says he is very excited about the performance as the students have been “pushing themselves and performing some really challenging music”.

“Student numbers are increasing and with that the size of our concerts,” says Aaron.

“We’re very proud to have our first in-house student dance performance and student art exhibition.

“We also have more than 20 musical performances from students of all ages and on different instruments – and some are performing for the first time.”

Recent Smokefree Rockquest achievers and students at Mauao PAC RPM will mark the close of the event, along with Mount Maunganui College band Vesuvius.

The concert on Friday, July 15 begins at 7pm.

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Talented Bay youth roamed the streets, beaches and hills searching for inspiration to capture their ‘true colours’ on camera as part of Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s 48 hour photo competition.

For the third successive year, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s graphic design department held their photo competition with a twist.

Students were sent out for 48 hours on May 14 and 15, taking a digital camera to create a montage of three photos to ‘wow’ the judging panel.

Sweet sounds. Photo by Storm Ryan.

“Each series of three had a unique point of view,” says Diploma in Graphic Design photography tutor Anne Shirley.

“Some captured the colours of autumn, some were inspired by nature, landscapes, animals, objects, and some turned the lens on themselves.”

A total pool of $900 worth of great prizes will be divided up between the first, second and third, as well as the three runners up.

The Weekend Sun is on board again, along with the team at local clothing designers ‘You Know We Ain’t Ltd’.

The best entries have been selected and are on display for a week at the

new ‘Thanks’ store on Spring Street from 2pm on Friday, July 15.

Retail manager Luke McCartin says “We decided to come on board as a sponsor this year as our Lower brand is well supported by young people all over the Bay. “Having a sneak preview of the photos at our new downtown ‘Thanks’ will be a point of interest for our customers – so come on down and take a look.”

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Eliminating school holiday boredom Following last year’s success of the Eventful Kids Creativity Centre, Bayfair Shopping Centre has brought back the popular school holiday programme to keep kids entertained.

From July 18 to 22, the Eventful Kids Creativity Centre at Bayfair is encouraging kids aged 3-12 years to come along and let their imaginations run wild – forestalling any school holiday boredom.

The school holidays is the perfect time for old-fashioned play, with the added benefit for parents of being able to nurture their child’s imagination and creativity, while they fit in some shopping.

The centre’s complimentary Creativity Centre is located outside Farmers and is in operation between 11am and 3pm.

Bayfair Shopping Centre marketing manager Nina Rivett says the return of the Creativity Centre enhances Bayfair’s offering by encouraging the whole family to come down to the centre.

“We are delighted to bring this great school holiday activity to Bayfair.

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“While parents take time out to do a bit of shopping or have a quiet coffee, the kids can do the same by taking time out to have some fun.

For the less crafty, there is the opportunity to create a story, animate it with puppets, dress up for effect or share it with others using the storyboards.

“Parents can be rest assured that their kid’s

boredom will be kept at bay, while they run errands or just take the opportunity to have a break,” says Nina.

Each child may stay for up to an hour at the Creativity Centre, with no booking or payment required.

Please note as the number of places is limited, this service is subject to availability and operates on a first come, first served basis.

Little Red Riding Hood as never before The lights are set, the Dames glittering eyelashes are in place and Red Riding Hood is off to see Granny – but who is that in Granny’s bed?

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Te Puke Repertory Society is holding a pantomime version of Little Red Riding Hood these school holidays starting July 20.

The story has been changed considerably during its history and is subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings. This pantomime is yet another version of this much told story.

With more than 30 cast members, a special mention goes to the Dame with his/her clothes that have to be seen to be believed – not to mention those eyelashes.

Be a part of the audience of this pantomime and you get to sing-along, clap, boo, hiss and squeal with delight all over again when Red Riding Hood says, “Oh Grandma, what big teeth you have”.

Shows are on July 20-30. Tickets at Paper Plus, Te Puke.

The Weekend Sun has two tickets to give away to lucky readers who can tell us what is Red Riding Hood’s catchphrase?

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section.

Entries must be received by July 20.

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Tips for discipline alternatives I have worked in Playcentre and centre-based childcare during the many, many years I have been involved in early childhood.

But for the last 14 years, I have worked in and owned Quality Kidz; a Home Based Childcare service, which provides high quality early childhood education in family home settings.

This work has enabled me to research and reinforce my own beliefs that there are three vital things which assist adults to manage children’s behavior: 1. Establishing the boundaries with children from the start; children then know what is permitted and what is not, as well as what is expected from them.

2. The boundaries or ‘rules of behavior’ are consistently and fairly applied. Children speedily recognise where rules are not applied in a just and equitable manner.

3. Adults taking time to learn about and practice differ-

ent ways of responding to inappropriate behaviours and how to guide appropriate behaviours and manners in a respectful manner.

We have found that following these simple processes, children respond well to their educator’s directions and develop strengths, interest and skills in a harmonious atmosphere. Some of this is due to our small group size and individual one-to-one teaching. It is the training that we undertake with our educators and teachers, however, that children directly benefit from – by providing them with alternative ways of managing behaviour.

These strategies and tips include: • Notice and praise children’s good behaviour.

When a child is given love and attention, they will repeat the behaviour again. This way they learn self discipline.

• Listen to children. Take what they have to say seriously. If a child thinks you are not listening to them, they will escalate the behaviour until you do notice.

• Give children the opportunity to express their feelings. There are no bad feelings, only bad ways of

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Each story is a minitreasure. Characters are amusing and eccentric.

There’s the Grumpysaurus, Halifax Tickle, the Gonna bird, Zamforan the dragon, Captain Polly, Molly Macaroon, the tiny woman and many others. Their unusual behaviour leads to clever twists and turns in the stories.

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Children listening to the stories will be sure to ask for, “Just one more”.

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expressing them. Give children space and let them know that you notice how they feel.

Children will learn, not only that you mean what you say, but that you understand how they feel.

• Make your message clear. Make simple direct requests that are short and to the point.

• Make one request at a time, speaking in a calm and firm voice. Be consistent.

• Give lots of helpful reminders and warnings before changing environments or activities, meal times and going out of the home on outings. Try not to nag though.

• Give reasons for your decision and explain the consequences if the child does not cooperate.

• Be realistic in your expectations – babies do cry and toddlers will explore their environment by pulling things over and tipping things out.

• Set a good example to your children. Practice what you preach.

• Encourage children to devise their own solutions to problems, remembering each child is a unique person and has their own personality, dispositions, likes and dislikes.

• Say sorry if you have made a mistake or done something you regret. Modelling meaningful apologies will encourage children to develop empathy and behave the same way.

Next week: More tips for discipline alternatives.

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Experiment with winter warm-up exercise Keep positive and stress-free through winter by continuing to exercise and stay fit.

Exercising regularly can help to reduce stress, help lose or maintain a healthy weight, improve circulation and help to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure. So why don’t more of us exercise regularly?

Swim, stick, jump, stick, splash, stick, run, stick.

The SPARC 2008 Active NZ survey found Bay of Plenty men were significantly more likely to achieve national physical activity guidelines than women. At the time, 58 per

series is starting on August 1, running through until September 9.

Starting after the next school holidays, this is a chance to get active by trying a new activity or getting back into something previously enjoyed. The great thing about this series is participants will get quality instruction in smaller groups and will have the opportunity to learn new skills, get fit and have fun. So grab partners, friends, colleagues or family Have fun members and have some fun with someand learn a thing new.

There are a range of times available for new sport. a number of different activities including; spin, pilates, yoga, running, squash, boxfit, badminton and le bop dancing.

What’s great about this series is one can choose a couple of the options or concentrate on just one. Costs for the series ranges from $30-60 per individual activity and any equipment needed is provided.

For more information about the Winter Warm-Up series contact Sport Bay of Plenty active lifestyles advisor Nicki Miller

cent of men met the physical activity guidelines, however, only 38 per cent of women did. So it’s time to get motivated and moving this winter.

Sport Bay of Plenty has just the thing to keep moving this winter. A six week ‘Winter Warm-Up’

Loyal Steamers fan and rugby star Moving to the Waikato hasn’t stopped avid Bay of Plenty Steamers fan Andrew Watts from flying the blue and yellow flag.

“It has been really good for him to meet new friends and people from other schools.”

Andrew is a dedicated All Blacks fan and one day hopes to play for the team. In the meantime, he makes sure he never misses a game.

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Students fight for judo titles Judo students from around the country will fight it out at the national secondary schools championships in Tauranga this Sunday.

Waikato BOP Area Judo New Zealand Association president Graeme Farr is expecting a high standard of competition, with entry numbers up on previous years.

The event involves 75 students, with some of the toughest competition expected from local fighters like regular champions Monique Dekkers and Chanel Kavanagh.

Both girls are aiming for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and will take another step towards that goal in October when they attend a training camp at Australia’s Olympic Training Centre.

The Mount Maunganui College students have both been doing judo for 11 years and train intensively three times a week.

Monique, 17, started judo at the age of six and is aiming for her black belt. She credits the sport as playing a positive role in

her life by boosting her self-confidence.

“When I was younger I struggled at school, I couldn’t read or write – but when I started doing well in judo it helped me believe in myself, it was great for my confidence.”

Monique is proud of achieving NCEA Level One and Two – something she believes that follows the self-belief discipline she has gained in the judo.

Monique, who fights in junior and senior women’s Under57kg class, holds numerous regional and national titles. Last year, she won a bronze medal in the Oceania Judo championships.

Chanel, 16, fights in the cadet women’s Under-48kg class.

She rates her career highlights as her national titles and winning a silver medal at the Oceania championships.

“I really enjoy it, especially the competition and the friends you make.

They are both determined to win gold medals at the secondary school championships being held at the Aquinas College gym on Sunday from 9am.

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Tauranga judo champions Monique Dekkers (dark hair) and Chanel Kavanagh are fighting for gold at this Sunday’s secondary school championships. Photo by Cassie Forlong.

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Anna, 17, has flown to Canada where she is starting preparation and training for the 2011 ICF Canoe Slalom Pre-World Championships Juniors competition in Wisconsin.

Despite not qualifying the usual way to head to the training camp, Anna was still invited to develop her skills.

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Uniting Greerton cultures Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council aim to get different cultures together in Greerton at the ‘Living in Harmony’ community event.

Council president Ewa Fenn says the idea of the evening is to get the various communities living in Greerton to get to know each other.

“The starting point was the shop owners; where we have found Chinese, Korean, Cambodian, French, English, Fijian Indian, Maori, Filipino and others,” says Ewa. “This evening is organised with help of Victoria Thomas of the Mainstreet Greerton.”

Living in Harmony is at Greerton Village Hall on July 20 at 7pm.

The potluck dinner is an opportunity to share cultural dance and traditions, as well as meet people around the area.

The council generally hold a Living in Harmony night each month, but this is the first time it

Leonora Mayo, Rosita Langer, Victoria Thomas from Mainstreet, Ewa Fenn, Sanjh and Maria Burns. Photo by Bruce Barnard. has been held in conjunction with cultural dress.

For more details phone Ewa Greerton Mainstreet.

Ewa hopes everyone gets into the 07 577 1644 or Victoria 07 571 swing of the night and wears their 6347.

Greerton arts market plans A weekend arts market is planned for Greerton from spring.

The market, which is being organised by Greerton Village Mainstreet, aims to add an extra draw to the area.

Mainstreet manager Victoria Thomas says the market had initially been planned for July, but had been put on hold due to a lack of interest from stallholders and bad weather.

“We are trying to get a bit more buzz happening – and it’s great to be able to use the village square because it’s such a great space.”

The market, at Greerton Village Square on Saturday mornings, starts in September for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

Victoria says the focus on arts will ensure it offers something different to all other markets and car-boot sales already running in Greerton.

She wants to hear from artists or designers who want stalls to sell work such as paintings, jewellery or clothing. Phone 07 571 6347.

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Tauranga RSA – hospitality for all

Tauranga RSA’s Oak Tree Restaurant offers a wide buffet range. Photo by Joel Guthro.

Tauranga RSA Club is being promoted as a role model for other RSA clubs across the country.

The club’s shift two years ago to its modern premises – with associated hospitality businesses – is being used as an example for other clubs to follow in order to safeguard their future.

Club general manager Graham

Howard says they were seen as a “leading light” in the RSA club movement.

He says while there was some resistance from members to the shift from the clubrooms beside the hospital, two years on they are now settled in.

The Greerton complex – at the former Fahy’s Motor Inn – comprises the clubroom, conference facilities, a 22-room motel and a restaurant that seats more than 200 people. The move

Lighting the way in Mainstreet Greerton Mainstreet is shining a light on the Village with a light show designed to brighten mid- winter spirits.

One of the lanterns on display at Papamoa. Photo by Bill Purdie.

The light show on Friday, July 22 is featuring lanterns, fire performers and other forms of warming light.

Static lanterns will light the zig-zag path on the Village green. Some of the lanterns are supplied by lantern maker Ally Rogers, who was the organiser of the Lighten Up Lantern Festival at Papamoa earlier this year.

Ally says she is bringing along some lanterns that were used at the Papamoa event, as well as putting together a special one designed for Greerton.

Students from Greerton Village School are also making lanterns with coloured dye and plastic sandwich bags and using glass jars inside to hold the candles.

Bands from Bay of Plenty Polytechnic will keep the crowd enthusiastic during the lights display with some warming tunes.

The event starts at 6.30pm. There is no charge for this event, but it will be postponed if it rains.

has come with its challenges; the new hospitality operation was a learning experience for all club staff.

One of the major changes was the expansion from the old clubrooms small bistro that could seat less than 30, to a full-service buffet restaurant which is open to the public.

“The Oak Tree Restaurant has got a great reputation and is very popular for birthday celebrations, weddings and other events,” says Graham.

He says the combination of a large restaurant, functions space, accommodation and bar, makes the RSA one of the few places in Tauranga that can fully cater to all wedding or conference needs under the one roof.

The restaurant and functions facilities are open for all, while the RSA Club is for club members – anyone is welcome to join the club and get members

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Healing gone wrong Auto-immune diseases are sort of like transplant organ rejection in reverse.

The only difference is that in transplant organ rejection the recipient’s immune system attacks the new organ because it does not have the special cell markers that identify it as belonging to the person. In auto-immune disease, the immune system mistakes your own cells as something foreign and sets up an often permanent attack on its own cells.

Kill the invaders

One of the essential functions of our immune system is it can identify invaders such as a virus, as foreign. It does this by making antibodies that mark the invader as something that needs to be destroyed. Once marked, the heavy artillery such as T cells are called in to kill the invaders. In auto-immune disease, everything goes horribly wrong where auto-antibodies mark our own cells as foreign, launching an immune system attack on our own cells causing disease.

This is especially nasty, as this attack is characterised by a release of inflammatory chemicals called cytokines that not only inflame tissue, they cause a massive increase in free radical activity, further damaging cells. I guess this

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is a little like accidentally burning your hand then trying to heal it by putting it in boiling water, then dipping it in battery acid.

Auto-immune disease is healing gone horribly wrong.

Controlling symptoms

There are more than 80 identifiable auto-immune diseases including those that affect our connective tissue, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus (SLE).

Others, such as Psoriasis, affect skin, while Crohn’s disease affects

the digestive system. The medical response to auto-immune disease generally involves various antiinflammatory medications and, in some cases, immunosuppressants to control symptoms.

In most cases, nutritional therapy can be included alongside medical treatment. Of course, you should always seek advice before combining medicines with supplements. In general we would start by looking at fatty acid balance in the diet and then move to a range of antioxidants and co-factors that can help normalise the immune response. Likewise, we need to make sure trace mineral intake is optimised as these are responsible for antioxidant enzymes to help reduce the free radical damage almost always associated with prolonged inflammation. If you do suffer auto-immune disease, it is worth considering a nutritional support programme as it just may make a difference.

John Arts is the founder of Abundant Health.

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Thousands of people are dressing up in pink again to strut the streets of Tauranga on November 2 for the ASB ‘Girls Just Wanna have Fun’ walk.

Breast Cancer Support Service is inviting Art and Design high school students to enter a competition to design this year’s t-shirt, with $200 in cash and lots of publicity up for grabs.

“The Fun Walk has been running for nine years in Tauranga and gets bigger and brighter each year,” says Julie Blake from Breast Cancer Support Service.

“It is an awareness event and our biggest fundraiser.

“It helps us continue our work supporting women in the Bay of Plenty who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.”

The fuchsia pink t-shirt with the winning design will go on sale throughout October. Julie hopes to

see some spectacular designs from talented young people.

Entries are due by 5pm on August 5. The competition is open to senior Art and Design students from local high schools.

For further information on design specs for this competition please contact BCSS Tga Trust phone 07 571 3346 or email bcsstga@clear.net.nz

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Hosting a national youth hui Following the successful launch of its Youth 4 Youth programme, YMCA Tauranga is hosting the National YMCA annual Youth Hui in August.

Drawing up to 70 participants from Ys around the country, the hui will see staff engaged with youth, undertaking tailored training sessions, while having the opportunity to network with others in the same industry.

YMCA National Youth services manager Dave Green says they are very excited about hosting the event in Tauranga.

“Not only is it an opportunity to showcase our newest youth programme, but it also allows us to celebrate the work done every day by Ys around the country.”

Focusing on the theme of inclusion, workshops cover topics such as leadership education courses, lessons learnt from the Christchurch earthquake, risks associated The Youth 4 Youth programme promotes a positive lifestyle for with inappropriate use of the internet, young adults.

Smooth, soft and natural skin As someone who has eczema and other sensitive skin conditions, I am picky when it comes to using moisturisers. Often creams and the like, dry out my skin and I end up scratching like crazy – not a good look.

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Grown Body Cream is an organic moisturiser described as “deeply hydrating” with “mandarin and rosemary leaf ”.

Not usually a sucker for marketing, this stuff did sound – and look – pretty impressive. Packaged in an old-fashioned style metal tube, the first thing you notice is how good it smells.

A sweet smell of rosemary, with a citrusy hint of mandarin – this

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Enriched with Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil, this luxury product is also rich in antioxidants, protecting against free radical damage and boosting the skin’s natural protective function.

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how to increase youth awareness of their legal rights and issues surrounding non-traditional sexual identities.

“This year’s theme is designed to help YMCAs continue to be easily accessible and remain relevant for youth,” says Dave.

“We need to continue providing programmes and pathways so that every young person can benefit.”

For YMCA Tauranga’s chief executive Amy Thaler hosting the annual event is another string in the bow for her Y’s fledgling youth initiative.

“Our Youth 4 Youth programme may be small and in its infancy, but as an organisation we are very committed to

it,” says Amy. “Being chosen to host the National Youth Hui adds further credence to what we’re doing and reinforces our commitment to Tauranga’s young people.

“It also gives us the opportunity to showcase the spirit that our wonderful community has to offer.”

The YMCA Youth 4 Youth programme runs throughout the school term for youth aged 14 to 18.

Anyone interested should contact youth and volunteer coordinator Tamati Cameron email youth@ymcatauranga.org.nz or visit www.ymcatauranga.org.nz

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Natural way to beautiful skin Tease Botanix owner Teena Cooke has a natural philosophy – to help others and watch them grow as a result of working together.

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She developed 14 new products specifically for beauty therapists to ensure that natural, botanical products were being used by beauty therapists to provide their clients with beautiful results.

“Both the retail and professionalonly products are designed to support each other – for clients to be able to maintain their beauty regime at home in-between regular treatment visits to their therapist,” says Teena.

The professional-only range includes effective botanical mask, massage oils and fruit- based exfoliants that can only be used by trained beauty therapists for facial treat-

ensure every pamper session brings out the clients natural beauty.

“And in turn, they are using good products, free from harmful ingredients, to enhance the health of their skin.”

Tease Botanix re-launched website also has a monthly ‘Featured Beauty Therapists’ page, where great discounts are offered – taking the hassle out of finding the perfect beauty therapist and experiencing a Tease Botanix facial.

Crafted from the finest plant-based botanical ingredients, Tease Botanix – previously Tease Organix – is beauty products that are free from harmful ingredients, designed to give the best results and leave skin looking flawless.

ments. Teena undertakes all the training on using her products, so the beauty therapists understand the full story behind Tease Botanix and its holistic philosophy.

“I believe it is a win-win-win situation for the beauty therapist, their client and us to

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Try an alternative method for pain Chinese medicine is tried and tested method which has been around for thousands of years, with many people turning to acupuncture to fix their nagging pain.

Acupuncturist Karla Hale says although acupuncture is often seen as a “last resort” after people have tried more ‘traditional Western’ forms of medicine; they often leave with a

new lease on life. Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. This process stimulates movement of energy within the body, allowing natural healing to take place. Acupuncture helps to prevent illness by improving the overall functioning of the body's immune and organ systems.

Karla says people are often hesitant to try different forms of treatment, but often people in pain “are willing to try anything”.

“It is a great method for MS patients or people suffering from chronic pain.

Everybody is different, so it can take any length of time to cure the pain.”

Another seemingly unusual method of treatment is bee venom. Bee Acupuncture or Apitherapy is where bee stings are used to treat various conditions. Karla says the venom of a honey bee is 100 times more effective and more naturally stronger than cortisone.

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Why all the questions?

Why do insurance companies ask so many questions when I take out a life insurance policy?

This is a question often asked when clients are going through the “underwriting process”. This is where an insurance company ‘assesses’ the person for the potential risks they may pose. This may include current or previous medical issues, financials, as well as family history. From here, the insurance company will offer the client terms in which they will accept the business. These terms may include the following: • ‘Loading’ – this is where the premium paid maybe increased to reflect the risk. For example, a person may be overweight or a smoker and thus their premiums will be higher (loaded) than another person who does not smoke or is not overweight.

• ‘Exclusions’ – an insurance

company may exclude a medical condition or coverage of a specific event or activity.

• ‘Deferral’ – whilst insurance companies cannot discriminate people, they may choose to defer an underwriting decision and not offer terms at that point of time.

So what should a good insurance adviser do for you during the underwriting process?

It is really important the adviser helps you fully complete the application forms. Always disclose all information; this ensures your policy will stand up at claim time – another article later on this topic.

A good adviser always gives you a copy of your application form for your records.

If you do receive an exclusion or

a loading, a good adviser will go ‘into bat’ for you and endeavour to get these reduced or removed.

Often this may involve going to a different insurance company to get a second opinion. A recent example we had was one company giving a client a full cancer exclusion and a loading. After negotiation attempts failed we tried a different company and managed to get a specific exclusion for cancer – big difference to a full cancer exclusion – and the loading removed. This client was ultimately far better off as a result.

So whilst the underwriting area can be a mine field, make sure you use a professional insurance adviser to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

“Selling quality business is what I do best, so well in fact that I am seriously short of good quality businesses to offer our long list of pre qualified purchasers.”

Philip Holland is the managing director for the Financial Independence group, Tauranga’s leading specialist insurance and mortgage advisers. For further information please contact an adviser at Financial Independence phone 07 578 4414 or email info@yourbroker.co.nz. A Disclosure Statement is available free of charge on request. The opinions stated in this article are those of the writer and should not be taken as specific advice.

Taking out, giving back A winter clean out could provide valuable funds for the Katikati community at the up-coming Katikati Lions Steptoe auction.

The Lions group is currently collecting saleable merchandise and is looking for donated goods to sell at the auction on Saturday, July 30.

Goods donations can be dropped off at its temporary warehouse at the old King Cat building – 56 Park Road,

Katikati – between 9am and noon on Saturdays. The auction is from 9am at the Katikati Memorial Hall, with time for viewing from 8am.

Most of the merchandise which has been donated to the Lions club will be auctioned without a reserve price; however, one or two items of special interest will carry a reserve.

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Good complexity in a glass A nice Chardonnay is hard to beat; this one is to be savoured for sure.

The Ash Ridge 2009 Chardonnay has gorgeous ripe fruit, combined with barrel fermentation, creating good complexity in this wine.

Aromas of apple and pear, a palate of stone fruit and melon, this wine has a lovely rich feel with balanced acidity.

The lighter style of the Chardonnay, with its light delicate flavours, make it an ideal lunchtime wine.

It represents good value at around $23. Try a bottle with your favourite pork belly recipe this weekend.

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Traditional and new Chinese dishes Enjoy favourite traditional Chinese dishes and be tempted to try something new at Eastern Ocean Restaurant.

Eastern Ocean Restaurant is currently offering diners a special price on buffet meals every day.

The buffet includes a wide selection of hot dishes, such as sweet and sour pork, beef and black bean, barbecue pork and noodles, roast duck, black pepper fish fillets and chilli chicken. It also includes starter soups, sushi, seafood, salad and desserts. All dishes are cooked in canola oil and are MSG free.

Eastern Ocean Restaurant’s Shanghai-trained chefs bring a wealth of knowledge to the kitchen and produce dishes which are very different to other Chinese restaurants.

Beyond the buffet, the chefs also specialise in making traditional dumplings. For seafood lovers, there are prawn and scallop dumplings. Meat eaters can enjoy chicken, beef and pork dumplings and there is also a vegetarian option. The dumplings can be eaten in the restaurant, served up with sauces or as takeaways to be enjoyed at home.

Eastern Ocean Restaurant features a fully-stocked bar and a well selected wine list. BYO wine is free.

Yana Bing holds a plate of food from the buffet. Photo by Joel Guthro.

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Flavour blended dip

If you are looking for a spectacular looking dip to put in the centre of a platter, then the Georgatti Delicious Baby Tricolour definitely fits the bill.

A very moorish, layered blend of cream cheese, ricotta, basil pesto, sundried tomato pesto, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts.

Definitely worth picking up next time you visit the Good Food Trading Co in McDonald Street.

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Healthy eating with spuds Bay of Plenty grandparents, parents and caregivers are being called on to teach children how to cook healthy meals these school holidays.

Ministry of Health research shows two thirds of Kiwi kids are not eating the recommended three serves of vegetables a day.

Potatoes New Zealand education consultant and cookbook author, Glenda Gourley, says the best way to get children eating vegetables is to show them how to make their own tasty, vege-loaded meals.

“Potatoes are consistently voted as kids’ favourite vegetable – so start with a known favourite and over time, introduce other vegetables,” says Glenda.

Research shows it’s parents and grandparents who are the best ones to do the teaching. According to a recent survey carried out by Potatoes New Zealand, the majority of children – nearly 70 per cent – want to be taught how to cook by their parents or their grandparents, with girls preferring

grandparents and boys preferring their parents.

The research also shows when it comes to potatoes, they’re much more confident – with nearly two thirds.

“Kiwi kids love potatoes,” says Glenda.

“And they can easily use them to cook up their own simple and healthy dishes, like mashed potatoes with spices or herbs, baked potatoes with corn and onion or oven baked potato wedges with salsa and salad.

“Doing this will encourage children to be interested in and enjoy vegetables.”

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To enter the competition, get into the kitchen with your children these school holidays and teach them to cook their favourite potato recipe.

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Parmesan paradise While working in a restaurant in Greece, I was in parmesan paradise.

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Owner and chef Roberto used to buy wheels of the very best Parmigiano Reggiano. He taught me to prise out chunks with a parmesan pick for the appetisers and minestrone; then I would grate kilos of it for his amazing pizzas, while Nico the pasta chef loved using copious amounts on his dishes.

One day, Roberto came to me saying he couldn’t afford to keep getting Parmigiano Reggiano and had to get Grano Padano instead. He hoped his customers didn’t notice; but it was brought to a head one night when Nico got into a fight with the head waiter over a customer’s complaint.

What is the difference

So what’s the difference between these two cheeses?

Parmigiano, regarded as the king of cheeses, seems to have more organic certification on its milk. Aged for 9-12 years, it has a rigorous testing and certification process. If the master grader hears a sound indicating a hollow during final testing (he dongs the wheels with a hammer), the wheel is marked and sold as second grade.

Grano Pandano has some milk from cows that eat grain and has a maturation process of 4-7 years.

Opinions are divided – even amongst the passionate Italians, but both cheeses can be bought from Bel Mondo in Tauranga; so try them and judge for yourself. At more than $70 a kilo, however, I still find a place on the shelf for a cheap packet of parmesan powder.

Here is a simple dish using parmesan powder, canned tomatoes, a few veggies and lamb cutlets. I love a pinot noir with lamb usually, but for this dish a peppery syrah works well.

Parmesan Lamb Cutlets with Country Tomato sauce

Ingredients Lamb cutlets (2-3 per person) 2 egg whites Packet parmesan powder Cornflour or fine polenta for dusting 1 can chopped tomatoes Rosemary sprigs 2 carrots, diced 1 onion, finely chopped Celery stick, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped Salt and pepper Oil for frying Method Trim any excess fat from cutlets, pound slightly between plastic bag to make them just a bit bigger in area.

Season well then dust in corn flour or fine polenta – which will give the chops a more yellow look. Quickly

whisk up egg whites – you’re not making a pavlova, just get them frothy.

Dunk each chop in frothed up egg white then into a flat dish with parmesan powder – coat each one well and put aside to set in the fridge.

Meanwhile, saute the onion, celery, carrot, then garlic till soft. Add tomatoes and small amount of rosemary.

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring, add seasoning and a little water to keep consistency. Remove cutlets from fridge, fry in a hot pan with a little oil – even if you have a non-stick pan these can be a little tricky – I throw a sprinkle of salt in pan first and wait until I think they are about to burn before turning over (chances are they will be golden brown). Serve with country tomato sauce, rosemary roast potatoes and broccoli to make this a more balanced meal – one I’m sure your family will love.

Lamb is a healthy option Lamb is a nutrientdense food. It provides good quality protein, the vital minerals; iron and

zinc and the B group vitamins; B12, B1, B2, B3 and B6. It also contributes to the intake of

selenium and vitamin D in our diets.

Lean lamb is the best source of iron in the New Zealand diet. Iron is an essential mineral for good health. It has a diverse range of functions, including transport of oxygen in the blood, maintenance of the immune system and the production of energy.

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, even in countries like New Zealand, where many health problems are related to eating too much rather than too little.

Iron deficiency in babies and children can have significant and permanent effects on brain development, particularly in infants under 24 months of age.

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Learning the love of another language Some come for personal reasons, others to perfect a language before going on a holiday.

Uschi Braun teaches French, German and Italian.

Whatever the reason, Adult Education language teacher Uschi Braun says it is never too late to learn a new language.

The self-employed language teacher is skilled in her mother tongue German, as well as French and Italian.

She learnt English for nine years, French for seven and Italian for one at school and studied all three languages for two years at university. Uschi also holds a Certificate in Adult Education.

She travelled a lot before emigrating from Germany to New Zealand in 1994 and in 2003 she founded her business Uschi Braun Ltd.

Uschi says her pupils are a range of ages, walks of life and nationalities – with some learning for a little or a long time.

“Often I have people coming to learn German because they fell in love with someone that speaks German or their part-

ner has a German family.

“Others come to learn French or Italian because they are heading over there to visit the country.

“I even had a Zespri employee learning Italian for 15 weeks before they went over for a business deal.”

She also helps high school students who may be heading overseas for a school exchange, where it is now compulsory to do 50 hours of language study.

Uschi compares learning a language to learning a musical instrument – it is a complex skill, but one that is very enriching for the brain.

The difference with Uschi’s teaching is her interactive tutoring style that helps her students not ‘parrot’ phrases, but form their own sentences.

“I provide comprehensive handouts first explaining the relevant English grammar before explaining how the language works.

“I teach systematically – first pronunciation, then vocabulary and grammar and also how to use a dictionary.”

Courses build stronger community Courses covering subjects, ranging from growing your own vegetables through to parenting pointers, are being run at the Papamoa Support Centre next month.

Manager Trish Ives says the neighbourhood support centre focuses on offering courses that pass on important life knowledge and help people live fuller lives.

Trish says the beginners gardening course teaches basics about the soil, raising seeds, composting and worm farming to help people get started growing vegetables at home.

She says the course was ideal for anyone wanting to learn about gardening and encourages those interested to reserve a place.

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Papamoa Support Centre offers a range of adult courses, including their beginners gardening course. raised garden beds at the Hartford Avenue centre. A more advanced gardening course will build on the beginner course in the fourth school term, from October.

Another course ‘Boundaries for women’

focuses on giving women strong communication skills to help them overcome pressures on them from competing responsibilities.

“Women can especially have high expectations put on them by many people, including themselves and this course helps them reflect on what is their responsibility and gives strategies to help.”

The centre is also offering a parenting programme that focuses on parenting skills for under five-year-olds that could be applied to children of all ages. The course is being run with Papamoa East’s Beachaven Community House.

Beachaven counsellor Naarah Simpson says the course is about conscious parenting, where parents take a focussed approach to the way they raise children. The course covers love, warmth, positive parenting and consequences.

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Come to Katikati, give it a go Katikati Community Resource Centre offers one of the only remaining coordinated Adult Education Programmes in the Bay of Plenty.

With a wide range of interesting and stimulating courses for adults, the courses are affordable and run by highly educated tutors.

Growing your own food is a popular choice with people getting sick and budgets getting tighter. For those interested in gardening and agriculture, this term offers a wide variety of information seminars on herbs, permaculture, making fertiliser and biological agriculture.

For those wanting practical workshops,

John Bachellier, Derek Christie, Trevor Boyle(tutor), Noeline Ganderton, Kristin Crockett and Jenny Gawith.

there is a wide range of courses including pruning, growing your own food, soil foodweb, worm farming and compost making.

You can even learn about beekeeping – either for beginners or those wanting to expand on their knowledge.

If you are looking for creative projects, maybe you could try making your own jewellery, felt or mosaic creations, make your own cards or try the experiential collage workshop ‘Creating from the ART’.

Katikati Community Resource Centre also has a great photography tutor with three courses to suit.

If Masterchef is your thing – then come make your own creative cakes, learn how vegetarian food can be delicious in either Eastern or Mediterranean flavours, farmhouse cheesemaking and Sourdough bread are popular and practical choices or you can come create your own Christmas dessert table with new and fresh ideas.

These are just some of the interesting and diverse courses available in Katikati.

Why did this happen to me?

We have no right to ask when a sorrow comes, “Why did this happen to me?” unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. Philip F. Bernstein When difficult things happen, how often do we slip into this type of thinking; “why did this happen to me?”

It seems when things aren’t going

as planned almost everything seems to be affected by that negative situation. What is it then that prevents us from using this phrase when everything is going well.

It seems that we almost need the difficulties to challenge us to grow

and to balance us to recognise what we can also be grateful for when it comes to us.

How do you deal with the difficulties of life – do you attempt to avoid them or do you look at how you can use them to take you through to the next joy?

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Baycourt sound levels excessive?

Yes Bob Delbridge of Katikati has the same problem as we do. When we go to Baycourt shows, we purchase tickets in the back row and pack earplugs.

The young generations are in charge of the equipment controlling the sound and most of them are partly deaf before 40 from the hi decibles at most functions either indoor or outdoor. No you are not grumpy. Be thankful you can still hear, but take ear plugs and enjoy yourself.

Kay Johnson Tim Wood Te Puna

Your writer Bob Delbridge is certainly not alone in his critical comments of Baycourt’s over amplification of shows.

I too have been forced to walk out of a show, when the sound levels being blasted out of Baycourt’s loudspeakers were just too painful to endure.

Sir Miles Warren, whose company designed the Baycourt complex, told me during an interview that the acoustics were such that anyone sitting in the

audience would enjoy perfect clarity from the stage, without the need of a microphone. The opening night’s performance by the NZSO in 1983 was a sheer delight, with not a microphone in sight, yet each instrument could be heard in any of the seats.

If Baycourt continues to treat their audience in this fashion, they will soon find more empty seats for their shows.

G W Stewart, Tauranga.

Nice theatre ‘ruined by deaf idiots’ Baycourt does great job Re: Bob Delbridge letter to editor July 1 Bob, I think you hit the nail on your head in your last paragraph. You are a grumpy old man. Perhaps you should listen to your music at home?

The Ten Tenors concert was magnificent. A delight on the eardrums and absolute music for the soul.

Baycourt you do a great job. How can anyone ever dream of wanting to dull that glorious sound?

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Mr Bob Delbridge needn’t worry about being the only person to find the amplification at Baycourt too loud.

All our friends do as well. I myself have complained over years to the ticket office, the users and the manager – anybody who would listen. I have complained to the operators as well. One actually took it on board and walked down the steps when a musical was ongoing, to test his sound.

When we had four great singers up in the Exhibition Hall, the music simply drowned them out. At half time I

approached the operator to tell him this. He became very angry saying no one else had complained. I replied “Lots of people don’t like to complain, but I’m not like that, and you’re ruining the show.”

He became even more angry, and it was then I realised he was very deaf from his own music, so what he heard was normal to him. So there you are, I’ve done all I can. I call it the Baycourt disease, and it’s a pity that such a nice Theatre is ruined by these deaf idiots.

RB Wyld, Tauranga.

Ears ringing after events I fully agree with Bob Delbridge’s complaint re the excessive volume at musical performances at Baycourt.

I am a keen supporter of Baycourt, and in fact outline Baycourt’s coming events in the newsletter and prepare for my Probus clubs.

Three events I attended left my ears ringing for weeks. One, a Tom Jones impersonator had the volume so loud that I left at interval. I wrote a letter to Baycourt who responded that they had no jurisdiction over volume control for visiting shows.

The second, a concert by an Auckland group Celtic Groove. The drummer belted away like a demented lunatic. At every lull there were cries from the audience to quieten the drummer. At one lull I shouted “I can hear the drums in Katikati.” This remark was mentioned in the media report of the concert.

The third occurred at the excellent Last Night at the Proms concert earlier this year. The female vocalist, normally a superb singer, performed one solo to recorded music. The volume was so loud that her distorted voice sounded more like the frantic bellowing of a cow who has lost her new born calf, then her normal beautiful voice.

So please Baycourt, control your volume. If not I presume you get a commission from the audiologists who treat people with hearing problems as a result of your concerts.

John Gauld, Tauranga.

The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to letters that are short (200 words) and supplied with full name and contact details.

HAVE YOUR SAY

on the volume levels of shows in Baycourt.

SunLive is running a poll of readers, starting Friday. Go to: www.sunlive.co.nz and simply click your options on the opinion poll.

TCC responds on Baycourt volume When Baycourt is hired to a promoter, the decision making on the artistic aspects of the show generally sits with them.

This includes the sound and lighting.

Venues and Events (Baycourt) staff operate the sound, under the direction of the promoter, for about 75% of shows at Baycourt.

However, if the promoter brings their own sound operator, Venues and Events staff have very limited control over the sound.

While shows are being setup, we can and often do, provide advice to promoters on appropriate sound levels for the venue.

Sound (like room temperature) is subjective and we often receive a variety of opinions (both for and against) for the same event.

There are no standards that are required to be met in terms of sound levels, but there are some industry best practice guidelines which we adhere to.

Different styles of performance call for different sound levels (e.g. the “Stage Challenge” tends to be louder than piano concerts), and this is not an absolute science.

The sound operator does not always get it 100% correct and we welcome constructive feedback about events, and pass this on to the sound operator and/or the promoter concerned.

TCC Communications

Baywave, health club and Route K Having just read the audit of Bay wave from June 2010 , some thing that every rate payer should read, would show that there is no way that Cr Faulkner could say that the gym at bay wave is paying its way and making money , for one thing the audit shows that nothing is recorded of money taken, so there is noway he can say the gym pays it way, the audit shows there is no way a true audit can be done because there is no records of money taken or spent , it did show that the income was $2,798,000 and out goings $4,838,00 which shows a loss of $2,040,00 could Cr Faulkner or any council member or staff member tell us , is this the way council run its business were money is paid for service , I.E is there any records of how many cars and trucks use route K , or is it

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done by the amount of money taken, is this what is known as T.C.C. creative accounting E.K.Mills, Tauranga.

TCC responds: Even though Mr Mills numbers are not correct his point is worth responding to. Audit NZ gave a qualified opinion for cash takings at TCAL this is not uncommon with businesses that predominantly handle lots of small cash transactions and is a standard qualification. The Audit report also states that TCAL do comply with generally accepted accounting practice.

Audit also confirmed that the health clubs do not receive any rates subsidy.

And every vehicle using Route K, except motorbikes and bikes, is counted at the toll plaza.

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‘Outrageous’ extravagance Surprise in the woods Feedback for Kauri Pt boat ramp This week Western Bay District Council faced an issue which concerned me, so I seek public feedback. It concerns a proposal for a boat ramp at Kauri Point which was adopted by Council over 10 years ago and in my opinion pushed by a few and opposed by many.

The result from this was over 10 years of talk, tens of thousands of dollars spent, lots of local frustration, a proposal in excess of $4 million, and still not a stake in the ground. The Northern Harbour forum, led by our regional council, in a really good inclusive process, at last is making progress, with so far minimal input from WBD Council.

But hopefully that will change.

Katikati and Waihi Beach Harbour users are combining through the forum to produce a united front for a wider

range of clubs and groups: Dredging the Bowentown Channel, Park Road extension, and some Tuapiro development is possible and all at a fraction of the suggested $4 million for Kauri Point, but more importantly catering for a far wider group of people.

I still don’t know what drives Kauri Point, with prevailing winds, strong currents, and huge reclamation needed on historically sensitive reserves. Please make your views known.

And finally may I say, after 30 years in public body politics, thank goodness for The Weekend Sun, a publication not influenced by political pressure or opinion. Hitler would hate you, but I love you for it.

Norm Mayo, Katikati Ward Councillor.

Hoisting encouragement With all the pirau korero (poison pen) flying around about the Maorification of our country perhaps we should run a couple of encouragement ensigns up the whanau flagpole.

The first is the brilliant and brave performance by Bethlehem College and TKM in their play “The Battle of Gate Pa”.

The second is the brilliant and brave decision by BOP Regional Council to

fly the Maori flag on days of special significance. For me the koru in the middle of this flag says more about the ‘Maorification’ or ‘Maoricelebration’ of our beautiful country than anything else we could hoist up a pole. The koru signifies a rebirth and hope for the future - a sentiment we should all be wishing for, no matter what our political persuasion or skin colour may be.

Tommy Kapai, Te Puna.

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Thanks for support against NZTA proposal I would like to thank Cr Bill Grainger for his assistance and full support against the NZTA proposal at the Welcome Bay roundabout.

He, like me, is appalled at the proposal and will be supporting myself and the community when NZTA will be presenting a full report to a Council

meeting in August.

I hope those that support against the proposal join me at the meeting.

Again let us see how well our Politicians keep to their promise for the 4 lanes on 15th Ave and underpass to Welcome Bay. Phillip Rumbal, Tauranga.

FReepHone noW to see Audiologist Alan Ferguson

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is no Regional Councillors have had the courage to defend the action. My constituency is Western Bay represented

by Councillors Ian Noble and Jane Nees - where is your accountability to the community who elected you. I, and others, won’t forget in two years at the next local elections - shame on you.

Tim Short, Ohauiti.

ains Tax

If you ever needed a reason to avoid the Labour Party like the bubonic plague, then here it is.

Labour’s new flagship policy under Phil Goof is the iniquitous Capital Gains Tax, which sums up their immoral philosophy for me!

Goof wants to penalise Kiwis for being successful and for making plans for their future.

He wants to steal the money you earn through your industry and intelligence, and give it to those who have Do go up to the woods today, you’ll be in for a big no respect for either! surprise!

Goof wants to give incentive to those who are not Puketoki Reserve, that gem of the Whakamarama interested in saving for their future, which will guarandistrict, is in the midst of a makeover! Western Bay tee New Zealand future generations relying on the state Dist Council have provided the means and PD folk the for their livelihood. muscle to upgrade the tracks. The short loop is now Labour want to bribe the lazy and unproductive to almost wheelchair accessible! The long loop is almost vote for them, with money they steal from the producmud free. The endangered North Island Robin are tive. multiplying thanks to the pest eradication by Friends The more Kiwis they bribe into receiving free money, of Puketoki and local councils. the more they will need to tax the productive to pay for And now the Natives are marching into the south it (legalised slavery anyone?) paddock on the reserve area. If you love to improve our When the unproductive have the majority (it’s fairly environment, keep 16 July and come to join the locals close to that already) you will get the paradise you planting 10,000 little natives to become a cover crop crave, and you will be able to change the colour of our for a future stunning addition to this reserve. For more flag to red, and replace the stars with a hammer and information phone Colin 5526771. sickle.

Colin C Hewens, Whakamarama.

Graham Clark, Lower Kaimai.

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Friday 15 July

Friendship Dining Group Males/females 30’s/40’s. 022 012 0376

Mauaopac End of Term Student Concert

Student art exhibition, music academy showcase, student dance performance 7pm at Mauao Performing Arts Centre, 11 Totara St, the Mount. 0800 11 22 41 Tga Performing Arts Competitions Soc. Inc Competitions week Baycourt Theatre July 15-24. 3 sessions daily. Adults $2, students $1 per session. Highland Dancing, Tap Dancing, Modern Dance, Ballet, Singing, Instrumental, Speech & Drama. www.taurangacompetitions.co.nz

Saturday 16 July

12 Step Recovery Group for Women

Every Sat 10am at Hanmer Clinic meeting rooms, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyre Master) Ph/txt 021 022 05550 email: recoveringwomen@gmail.com 50th Birthday Reunion Tauranga Machine Knitters club August 13.

RSVP by 30 July to Janice 576 9070 email: janmgraham@gmail.com BOP Tree Crops Assn Tree sale at Katikati A&P Showgrounds 10am 12.30pm. Great range, good prices for fruit, nuts & many other edibles & ornamental plants. Elizabeth 549 2795 Brazilian Drumming Absolute beginners every Saturday at Elizabeth St Community Centre 9.30- 11am. Gold coin donation. Phil 021 075 4300 or www.taurangasmba.org Come Dancing Tonight Te Puke Scottish Society 78th birthday dance. Wear a touch of tartan. Te Puke Memorial Hall 7.30-11pm. Live band, good supper.

Sequence & old time dancing.

Entry $6 members, $7 non members.

All welcome. Gordon 572 0060 Contest Music Presented by Tauranga City Silver Band. At Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave 7pm. Music for the 2011 National Finals (Hymn, march, tests, solos, duet). Entry $15 at door.

Seniors & students $10.

Dance Party Greerton Hall 7.30pm till late. $7pp. BYO drinks & nibbles. All welcome. Hugh/Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 543 2377 or 027 322 1786 Greerton Village Car Boot Sale Third Sat of every month at Greerton School grounds 7.30-11.30am. Sites $4 each.

Weather permitting. 577 1116

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

DVD MOVIES

MUSIC

GUIDE The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

The Weekend Sun

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Harrisons Art Gallery Exhibition now on: Lucid Landscapes, artists Colin Unkovich & Dean Corbett, until July 23. Gallery open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm & Sat 10am - 4pm, 106 11th Ave, Tauranga.

High Tea & Poetry July 23 at Athenree House, Katikati. Open mike for reciting a poem. Tickets $10 available at Flowers on Main, Katikati. 07 863 4363 or 577 1753 Katikati Tramping Club Medley of short walks around Waihi.

Helen 07 863 8781 Messianic Meeting: Ha Derech - The Way

Sharing The Truth, The Way & The Life together. All ages & backgrounds Jew & non Jew welcome. Every Sat 10am.

Geoff or Pamela 570 1438 “Rally on Steroids” At TECT All Terrain Park just off Pyes Pa Rd in the motorsports area off Whataroa Road. Friday night (competitors only), all day Saturday July 16 & till noon Sunday July 17. Four wheel drive trucks equipped with V8s & Turbo charges churn through mud & climb near vertical slopes racing against the clock. Event organised by Geyserland 4wd Club.

Daniel 021 124 5951 Samba Dance Fitness Add some carnival to your life. Learn all the basic steps & more. Fun & great way to keep fit.

No previous dance experience necessary.

Every Sat at Elizabeth St Community Centre 11.30am - 12.30pm & every Thurs at Omokoroa Hall 7.30-8.30pm. $5 donation. Maya 021 995 065 Shirley Club Dinner at Citizens Club, Cameron Rd Tauranga 5.30pm.

Partners welcome. 544 3259 Skating Disco Mount Action Centre 6-8pm. $5 entry includes skate hire.

Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm.

Taste sampling today. Come join us to celebrate the Taste Awards results.

Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Radio Sailing Club Model yacht racing every sat 11am - 4pm & Weds 1.30-5pm at Lake Taurikura, Scoria Close, The Lakes, Tauriko.

Tauranga Woodcrafters Club Meet 3rd Sat of every month at clubrooms, Yatton St, Greerton 1pm.

Visitors or interested folk welcome.

Geoff 579 3637

Sunday 17 July

Bay Blokart Club Friendly sailing club at Baypark track every Sun & race days on second Sun of month. Use construction entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322. www.baypark.co.nz Bethlehem Lions Market Now incorporating Arts & Crafts indoors at Bethlehem Town Centre carpark (second entrance to town centre off Bethlehem Rd) 8am - 12pm. Stallholders $10 per site. On wet or fine. 548 2977 Maketu Community Market Maketu Park 8am – 12pm. Variety of stalls including fresh veges, baking, plants, bric-a-brac, books & more.

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun 9am - 1pm in Phoenix car park, rain or shine. Fresh fruit, breads, cheese, plants, veges & more. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911

National Secondary Schools

Judo Championships, Aquinas Action Centre, Pyes Pa 10am.

Free admission.

Graeme 543 0872 Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free.

Neita 572 3768 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Every Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419 Singles Mix & Mingle 40+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Looking for friendship or companionship? Join like minded individuals who want to meet new singles in a relaxed atmosphere. Gayle 027 439 3267 Sunday Bible Study Every Sunday 10am. Fellowship tea 10.45am, Sunday worship 11am. 1st & 3rd Sunday evening singing 6pm. Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton, 1400 Cameron Rd. 541 0388 Tango at Za Bar Argentine Tango at Za Bar/Pizzeria, Upstairs 53 The Strand.

Salon/social Tango from 6.45pm.

Visitors, spectators & interested people welcome. Free demo/intro to Tango.

Carl 021 280 4464 Tauranga BMX Club Gates Sunday afternoons at Sulphur Pt track 1.30pm start. First 3 nights free, members $2.

Volunteers needed to help run this.

All welcome.

Email: taurangabmx@gmail.com

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

Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Car Fair

Every Sunday 8am - 12pm 11th Ave carpark (opp Mad Butcher). Buy & sell cars/vans/utes/4x4/camper/boats.

Ken 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz Tauranga Spiritual Society Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Guest speaker: Sonia Managh - clairvoyant/medium.

Members $2, non members $3.

Te Puke Forest & Bird Documentary film evening ‘River Dog’ by James Muir.

NZ award winning conservation short film featuring Grant Muir & his battle to keep cattle out of the local river. At Rialto Theatre, Devonport Rd Tauranga 6pm. $12. 573 4157 Te Puke Forest & Bird Day Trip Karangahake gorge windows walk & historic pumps house - scenic walk amongst gold mining relics by the river. 3 hours easy. Meet at Boucher Ave car park near Export Meats to share transport 8.45am.

Bring food, jacket, 50c trip fee & $15pp if carpooling. Carole 542 0224

Welcome Bay Community Garden Project

All Welcome Bay residents invited to visit Otumoetai Railway Reserve “Let’s Get Growing” community gardens 1.30pm.

Afternoon tea included.

RSVP Anna 544 1612

Monday 18 July

Aikido Shinryukan Tauranga Mon - Weds 5.50-7pm, Morland Fox Park (beginners class). First month free. www.aikido.shinryukan.co.nz Argentine Tango for Beginners 6 week introduction to Salon (social) Tango starts Aug 8 7pm. The popularity of this sensual dance is growing nationwide.

First lesson free. Carl 021 280 4464 or email: carl@eltango.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Bethlehem Hall every Mon 7.15pm. All ages & new players welcome. First 2 nights free.

Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & occasional guest speakers Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church, 13th Ave. Weds City Church Otumoetai Rd. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free.

Men & women welcome.

Dianne 576 5031 Fire Brigade Indoor Bowls Club Club night novelty night 7.30pm at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Colin 543 0326

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

Fitness League Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina.

First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St Johns Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi.

Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 542 4191 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Learn Salsa & Cuban Salsa New 6 week dance course at Otumoetai Action Centre, Tga from 6.45pm onwards.

Fun, social, great for fitness.

No partner required. All welcome.

021 045 4235 or www.baysalsa.co.nz

Mauopac School Holiday Program

July 18 - 29. Art classes, contemporary dance workshops, breakdance workshops, screen acting workshops, guitar lessons. For times, prices & info ph 0800 11 22 41 Meditation Free classes. Find the real meaning & purpose of your life. Bring out the peace & joy that exists inside you. Mon 10am & 7.30pm. David 576 9764 Mount Badminton Club Club night Mon 7-9pm & social club night Weds 7.30 - 9.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529 MS Society Support Group Imbibe Cafe, Bayfair 11am.

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Club night Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome.

Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Patchers Every 1st & 3rd Mon of month at Papamoa Surf clubrooms 10.30am - 3.30pm. This week: Stack & Whack with Robyn from Bernina. All patchworkers welcome.

Margaret 572 5403 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, St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St. All 9am - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor.

First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationship Services Parenting through Separation, Tauranga Mon 10am - 12pm & Tues 7-9pm. Papamoa Thurs 10am - 12pm. 576 8392

Kelcytaratoa:CrisisandIsolation Opens this week!

PAINTING NEW ZEALAND Art from Te Papa 1890 - 1950 Presented with the assistance of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Until 21 August

THE KELLIHER COLLECTION: Past and Present Until 4 September

LAND[E]SCAPE Until 4 September Floor talk on Painting New Zealand: Art from Te Papa 1890 -1950

by Curator, Historical New Zealand Art for Te Papa, William McAloon.

Saturday 16 July, 11am. Entry: $5.

Open daily 10am - 4.30pm

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The Weekend Sun Sequence Dance Class Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St Johns Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. $3pp.

Gordon 573 4333 Sit and Be Fit Class Seated down class. Focused on balance, stability, aerobic, flexibility & strength. Tues 11.30-12.30pm at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 1-2pm at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay. 578 9272 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Triples 7pm start, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. New bowlers welcome.

Ron 570 1570 Taewkon-Do Te Puna School every Mon & Thurs 6-8pm. First 2 weeks free. 2 instructors, specialising in teaching children. 571 4554 Tauranga Badminton Club

Bethlehem College every Mon & Weds from 7.30pm.

All players welcome. Friendly club. Racquets available.

Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335

Tauranga Ladies Probus Club Meet third Mon of month at Citizens Club 10am. Visitors welcome.

Claire 576 5973 Tauranga Plunket Older Mums & Bubs Playgroup. Are you an older mum or dad, aunt/uncle or grandparent caring for young babies & preschool children? Every Mon during term time at Tauranga Plunket Rooms, Devonport Rd 10am. Kath 557 8109 or katherine.lawrence@plunket.org.nz Tauranga Spinners & Weavers Every Mon 9.30am & every 2nd & 4th Thurs from 7pm. Arts & Crafts Centre Elizabeth St West. Do you knit, crochet, felt, spin or weave? Tuition & coaching available. Pauline 578 6258 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9.15-10.15am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9.15-10.15 at Salvation Army Community Hall. Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272 Zumba for All Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd Mon 9.30am, Thurs 9.15am. $5 for casual & $4 with a concession card.

Just turn up. Ruth 0274 156 819

Tuesday 19 July

Excel Toastmasters Club Learn to be a competent communicator & get your message across. Meet 6.15pm on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Mount Senior Citizens Centre, 345 Maunganui Rd. New members welcome.

Tess 575 6610 Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term. This week meet for coffee at Pacifica Garden Centre, Tara Rd 10am. New members welcome.

Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 Inachord Ladies 4 Part Harmony Chorus Every Tues at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave 7pm. Have fun singing & make new friends.

Irene 549 5115 Junior Badminton Club Otumoetai College Gym, all grades 5.30 - 7pm.

Racquets available. Sue 543 0035

Kids Christian Holiday Programme ‘Living Legend’ for primary school children at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood On July 26, 27, 28 & 29 9.30am – 12pm.

Fun activity programme & morning tea with art & craft activities. Sally, Church Office 576 6756. Registration forms at church offices & church foyer or register on the day.

Kidz Need Dadz Coffee morning every Tues at 538 Fraser St 9.30am.

All welcome. 571 0379 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues 9am - 12pm at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session, students $2. First day free. Josie 574 1131

South City Indoor Bowls Club Inc

Greerton Hall 7pm. Championship Fours (Hughes Cup).

Ph Mary 541 0687 Stitching Servants Every Tues at Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton 10am. Card, quilt, bear making, knitting etc. 541 0388 Table Tennis Tauranga Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd Tues 12.30-3.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Thurs 9-11.30am. Fri 9- 11.30am & 7.309.30pm. QEYC Weds 12.30-3pm, Fri 10.30-12.30pm. Caroline 543 0702 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Jam nights 7.30pm weekly, blackboard concerts 4th Tues & 2nd Sun, Trust Bar, Bureta Park, Vale St. Sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Sheryl 552 5906 Tauranga Continuing Education Group (50+) Historic Village, 17th Ave every Third Tues of month 10am start. $3 to cover expenses. Speaker: Dr Jose Borrero, ASR Marine Consultants – Lessons learned from Tsunamis around the world.

Tauranga Indoor Bowling Club Skips & Leads, Threes & Twos 7.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. New bowlers welcome. Ron 570 1570 Tauranga Orchid Society Monthly meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 7.30pm. Speaker: Russell Hutton, Auckland. He will have plants to sell as well. Visitors welcome.

Natalie 543 0847 Te Puke Support Group Coffee & chat for people with an experience of mental illness at Te Puke Memorial Hall (Settlers Lounge boardroom) 10am -12pm. 579 9890 Toastmasters Te Puke Every Tues at Constables Gallery 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome.

Mark 573 8189 a/hs WBOP Charity Quiz Challenge July 26 6-8pm at Redwood room, Bureta Park Motor Inn, Vale St, Tga. General knowledge fun quiz. Entry $50 for teams of 6 players max. Trophy, spot prizes. Refreshments. All proceeds donated to NZ Red Cross. To reserve your team Heather 578 6987 or email: heather.dabrowski@redcross. org.nz closing date July 22.

Wednesday 20 July

Anxiety Support Group Junction office, 4 Roys Rd Greerton 1.302.30pm. 579 9890 Arabian Spice Belly Dance Club

Every Weds at Te Puna Community Centre, above the Tennis Courts, Maramatanga Park 6.30pm. Learn to shimmy in style & have fun. Available for community performances.

Raffa 576 4112 or 021 124 5982

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop-in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St, Tauranga 5-6.30pm.

No appointment necessary, Free legal assistance.

City Early Start Toastmasters Join the motivated, vibrant & encouraging bunch at Zaggers Café 7-8.15am for personal development, career boosting opportunities - rewards & benefits priceless. Lani 571 1545

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

At 250 Cambridge Rd 10.4511.45am. Suitable for arthritics, joint replacements, fall prevention & injury or illness rehabilitation. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays.

Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Greerton Hall 7pm. Lifestyle Engravers Champion

Fours (Clarke Cup). Names in book.

Kevin 543 4044 Genealogy Get together at home of Heather, 8 Cornwall St, Greerton 1.30pm. Newcomers welcome.

578 1689

Global Hearts Exercise Group

Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle.

Classes run by qualified instructor.

Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Ladies Bible Study/Tea Every Weds 10am. Singing/Bible class 7pm.

Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton, 1400 Cameron Rd. 541 0388 Little Red Riding Hood Pantomime

by Tina & Robert Burbidge at Litt Park Theatre, Te Puke, presented by Te Puke Repertory Society July 20 – 30. Tickets at Paper Plus, Te Puke Living in Harmony Greerton Village School Hall 7pm. Song, dance, stories for many nations. Wear your traditional costume. Free entry, bring plate of food to share. Ewa 577 1644 or 027 670 0700 Matua Bowls Levers Rd for intermediate & secondary students 9am - 12pm & 1-3pm. Bowls available.

Wear flat soled shoes. Phil 576 3516

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Richard Moat PhD - “How to heal the emotional aspects of physical illness without having to get emotional.” Door charge $3. All welcome.

Jules 578 0777

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Weds advanced, Thurs club night & new dancers. Frontiersmen’s Hall, 7.30pm. 543 1063 Papamoa Book Group Papamoa Library 10-11.30am.

Papamoa Garden Circle Papamoa Library 1.30pm. Alison 572 3601

Past Life Regression Workshop

Interesting, challenging. James Marx Hypnotist will amaze & entertain you.

Papamoa Library 7pm. Gold coin donations. Bookings ph 574 8438 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tga. This week: Lucy Carter with puppy guide dog. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264

Scottish Country Dancing

Weds Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055 Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service Patient lunch, for support & information at 56 Christopher St, Tga 12pm.

Speaker: Dr Anna Rolleston, Cardiac Clinic ‘Practical tips for positive lifestyle changes.’ All welcome. Julie 571 3346 or email: bcsstga@clear.net.nz Tauranga Fibre Artists Sock-It-toEm Installation at Creative Tauranga Gallery July 20 - Aug 1. This exhibition presents a sock extravaganza.

Coincides with Creative Fibre Exhibition at Baycourt Tauranga July 27 - Aug 31.

Walking Group Age Concern walking group meet at Carmichael Rd/Millers Rd carpark 10am. All welcome.

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Western BOP Newcomers Network New to the area? Want to make new friends? Weekly coffee mornings every Weds at Forrester Hall, Historic Village on 17th Ave 10.30am - 12pm.

571 6419 Yoga Class For beginners or experienced students. Hatha style yoga with vinyassa flow. Weds at Welcome Bay Plunket Rooms 6-7.30pm. Cost $10 casual or 9 wk term $72.

Annabelle 544 0601

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Friday 22 July

class 8pm followed by social dancing.

Thurs at Buddha Lounge. Great for fitness, no partner required. $2 entry (members free). All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz Divorce & Separation Hurts! Find help at Divorcecare, 12 week recover seminar & support group in one for both men & women. Next course Aug 4. Places limited.

To register or for info Andrea 027 209 4840 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities. Thurs 9.30am Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Weds 10am at Katikati Memorial Hall.

Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Womens chorus meet Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health.

Pam 578 3757 Mount Art Group Every Thurs 9am - 2pm at St Peter’s Parish Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount.

New members welcome.

Elise 575 9851 Tauranga Heart Support Group Fun, rehab exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Thurs 9.30-10.45am City Church, Otumoetai Rd. Men & women welcome. Cardiac Care leader Dianne 576 5031 Wanna Dance Rock n Roll Only authentic Rock n Roll music. Come dancing & have fun every Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Greerton. No fees. Admission $2.50 per night. Maria 576 7326

Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 7pm. Brazilians are social, fun loving people who enjoy their music & dance.

Come & find out why! 022 091 5970 or www.latindancetauranga.co.nz

Bay Salsa Club Salsa on the Strand. Intro

Brazilian Partner Dancing For beginners at

Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling League

Friendly league playing each Fri (3 games) at 13th Ave 10 pin 1pm. New members wanted. Barry/Loris 543 3523 Gay/Bi Mens Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations Alex 027358 5934 a/hs Housie Tauranga RSA, Greerton. Starts 1pm sharp. Please come early. All welcome.

544 1944 Kids Fun Friday Free Bible crafts, stories, puzzles, puppets, plays, skits, snacks & singing. Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton, 1400 Cameron Rd 3.30-5pm.

541 0388 Light Show Hosted by Greerton Village in Village Square at 6.30pm. Live music, lanterns, fire performers & other forms of lighting. No charge, postponed if wet.

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

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By Winston Watusi

Swamp Thing rock!

A sojourn in that country American politicians know as Asia, however short, reinforces the idea that often things are not exactly what they seem. Particularly food.

Indian Bombay duck has nothing to do with ducks; in Singapore, carrot cake doesn’t contain carrots, and isn’t a cake; Japanese plum wine isn’t made from plums; and Maekhong Thai Whisky – that country’s most popular amber spirit – isn’t actually whisky.

Moving along from food, a trip to Singapore’s popular Orchard Towers is ample reminder that you often shouldn’t judge a book’s contents by its cover.

It’s been good to be away, and it’s good to be back.

Whether the wet chill of winter is better or worse than being carpet-bombed in the Thai jungle by insects resembling flying black lobsters is something I have never previously considered considering. So travel, at the very least, indeed broadens the mind.

It was a particular pleasure to get back and find Grant Haua’s new album waiting to be reviewed.

And, once again, all is not at all what I expected with

it. For a start, calling it Grant Haua’s new album is something of a misrepresentation: it is an album from a band, a band called Swamp Thing (great name!). But it’s the smallest possible band you can form, a duo. Grant’s partner in Swamp Thing is Rotorua drummer and percussionist Michael Barker.

You might not have heard of Barker, but he has a serious pedigree. He played on various reunion tours with Split Enz and with both Neil and Tim Finn to promote their respective solo albums. He was percussionist when the NZ Symphony orchestra made their recording of Split Enz songs, ENZO, in 1995. Resident in Australia since 1985, he has played with Crowded House, Kasey Chambers, Missy Higgins, Nathan Haines, The Black Sorrows and many more.

Most significantly, at the start of 2004 he joined the John Butler Trio with whom he recorded the album Grand National and toured all over, including extensive work in the States, where he played – amongst other places – the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, the Newport Folk Festival and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. That particular line-up of the trio disbanded in 2009 and Michael finally returned to Rotorua.

So, as you can see, Michael Barker is a heavyweight.

This becomes immediately clear as the title track of the debut Swamp Thing album, Balladeer, kicks off. That they are a duo is completely deceptive – it’s a full-on assault of wild guitar and solid chest-pounding drums. Astonishingly, I think the guitar (or guitars), are actually acoustic though you wouldn’t assume that from the frantic blues riffing.

‘Can’t Eat’, second up, is in the same vein but with its hooky backing vocals and subtle but distinct production it becomes clear that this is not simply an album of niche-appeal blues: this is music aimed squarely at rock radio. It was recorded at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studio in Auckland with Eddie Rayner mixing, hardcore songs, possibly for a similar audience that John Butler found with his guitar-driven grooves.

Then there’s an abrupt change of pace. ‘Never Be’ is an almost-reggae,

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Saturday 16 – Common Unity.

almost-pacific feel, highlighted by Barker’s melodic percussion (wood blocks) and Grant’s simple yet striking harmonica. It’s also a very cool little song, like all of them here (except a ferocious take on Ritchie Havens’ ‘Freedom’) credited to Haua / Barker.

And the songs are good, even the one odd inclusion, a Barker-sung piano ballad, which pleasant though it is, seems to have dropped in from a different session.

I can’t say enough about this album.

It instantly raises the bar for local blues releases both through quality and its unique crossover sound. If Michael Barker is as good a businessman as he is a drummer then Grant and he will be out conquering the world almost immediately. You can

buy it at Tracs in Tauranga. Do so and prepare to be amazed. I can’t wait to see them live. Extraordinary, brilliant stuff.

And to finish, just for the curious: Bombay duck is a variety of salted fish; Singaporean carrot cake comprises stir-fried turnips, often with egg; Japanese plum wine is made from unripe apricots; and Maekhong Thai Whisky is made from sugar cane and molasses, making it – basically – rum.

(And, to really finish, following last week’s ukulele article, Music Planet at the Mount report that they have a full shop of ukes and say the temporary shortage in the country only lasted about a month - it was those pesky Americans’ fault. Their ukes range from $39 to $700 and even include models from top-notch brand Martin. Sopranos, tenors, baritones, electrics, they’re all there. The everreliable Trevor Braunias can lead you through the bounty - get in there and get strumming!)

$10 presale and $15 door sales.

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Marble Bar Friday 15 – Live music and karaoke.

Club Mount Maunganui Friday 15 – Mystique.

Saturday 16 – Matilda Dawn.

Mount RSA Friday 15 – Helen Riley.

Saturday 16- Double Exposure.

Sunday 17 – Selwyn and Debbie

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D V D INSIDE JOB

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Dir: Charles Ferguson. Starring: Matt Damon (voice), a whole bunch of crooks Better late than never we finally get this Oscarwinning documentary, still completely relevant since the fallout from the myriad criminal frauds that climaxed in the financial collapse of 2008 is still affecting all of us – except of course the crooks and power elite that caused the damn thing in the first place.

Soberly narrated by Matt Damon this serves as both an easily understood primer and an almost thriller-style uncovering of what happened. From the financial deregulation of the ‘greed is good’ era of Reagan and Thatcher through subsequent administrations blind beliefs that their mates and donors would play by rules that they themselves were then allowed to create and regulate, the whole sorry mess is clearly laid out, and it’s not a pretty picture.

The latest in a long line of Phillip K Dick adaptations to simply grab a central idea and do with it what they will (Paycheck, Total Recall et al), The Adjustment Bureau ( ) features very likeable turns from Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, who fall in love only to find their relationship stymied by the actions of the titular bureau, a sort of semi-sinister bunch of fate-planning overlords. Sadly, rather than just going with it, the film attempts to explain things in logical terms leading to an ending that is less sci-fi than mystical gobbledygook.

The final two minutes are particularly condescending.

The Next Three Days ( ) is an American remake of a very good French thriller called Anything For Her. The original set-up had the wife of a mild-mannered history teacher jailed for murder. Fearing for her life he decides to spring her, but being a mild-mannered history

Many of the major players are front and centre here in all their self-justifying shamelessness, while the sobering fact that this wasn’t just unchecked greed but criminal fraud on a massive level, which still continues unchecked at the likes of Goldman Sachs (as the recent report by the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations shows) will raise righteous anger.

As Ferguson pointed out when accepting his Oscar, not one single person has been jailed, or even tried, over these actions, and the people whose judgment allowed for the situation to arise are now the ones running the asylum.

In other words, we’re still being screwed on a daily basis and things are not getting better. This film goes some way to explaining how.

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interesting question of why Dury’s inspiration seemed to dry up so comprehensively after such a sustained burst of brilliance.

Jackboots on Whitehall ( ) must have seemed like a really good idea at the time.

There’s no other explanation for how this glaringly unfunny piece of low-rent animation attracted dozens of high class Brit voices, from Ewen McGregor and Timothy Spall to Tom Wilkinson and Alan Cummings. Using the crudest-looking stop motion techniques the film posits a Nazi victory in WW2, opposed by the plucky coalition of farmboys, Braveheart-style Scots and sundry others. Actually the Braveheart bit is briefly entertaining but, by then, the dullness of the whole venture will have overwhelmed most. A rare highlight is Richard O’Brien’s screamingly camp Himmler, too briefly on screen to be worth the price of admission.

teacher ‘n’ all this proves tricky (no ‘movie hero’ powers) and significant suspense derives from him being so clearly out of his depth. The remake sticks to the plot with one significant change. Rather than the original’s unknown everyman lead, the remake stars Russell Crowe.

It’s pretty well done but adding star power rather unbalances that crucial dynamic.

When biopics take a stylised approach there are risks, but also potential rewards in creating something not literal but possibly more insightful. Witness the recent Gainsbourg.

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll ( ), the story of Ian Dury, is less successful, despite an heroic central turn from Andy Serkis and impressive scenes recreating the glorious early music. However, the heavy-handed psychological approach adds less than is hoped and a straight-ahead story might have been more revealing. Unfortunately ignored is the

M O V I E S With Rialto

Potiche (M) contains sex scenes A French farce, from Francois Ozon (Swimming Pool) starring Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu.

In 1977, in the small town of SainteGuenole, Suzanne Pujol (Deneuve) lives the life of a traditional housewife, doting on her grumpy husband, Robert (Fabrice Luchini), who spends his days running her family’s umbrella business into the ground. To her husband and her two grown children, Madame Pujol is a trophy housewife with no real power; in other words, une potiche. But when the workers of the umbrella factory go on strike to protest draconian working conditions, all hell breaks loose. Robert suffers a heart attack and is ordered to

take time off to recover and Suzanne is left to run the company with the help of her former beau, the town mayor Maurice Babin (Depardieu). At first, she is the laughing stock of all the employees, but when she saves the faltering business and fosters the best working conditions in years, opinions quickly change. But Mr Pujol will not go down without a fight; using blackmail and forming secret alliances, he’s determined to win back his role as head of the company and head of his household.

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(M) Offensive Language.

Drama about corporate high-flyers who find themselves jobless once the recession hits.

“One of the year’s best films.” THE NEW YORKER Ben Affleck, Mario Bello, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper and Kevin Costner.

Fri 4:20, 8:15pm. Sat 1:50, 6:05pm, 8:00pm.

PLAYING THIS WEEK Sun 10:20, 2:15, 6:00. Mon 12:40, 4:30, 8:05pm. BRIDESMAIDS (R16) “BRIDESMAIDS is hilarious” Tue 11:20, 3:55, 6:15pm. Wed 1:10, 5:50, 7:45. Off Language, Sexual Material & Other Content That May Offend.

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KUNG FU PANDA 2 (3D)

(PG) Low Level Violence.

Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Jackie Chan, Gary Oldman, Lucy Liu. Po & pals venture to China.

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Shia LaBeouf, John Malkovich, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

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Romance. Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn. Fri 12:20 GREEN LANTERN (3D) 10:10, 6:05. Tue 10:10, 3:20. Wed 10:15, 6:10pm Sat 10:15. Sun 4:15. Mon 6:25pm. Wed 11:20.

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Taika Waititi. Wed 8:40pm.

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Breakers on fresh wave

By Hamish Carter

Mount cafe-goers and bar hoppers now have more choice with the reopening of popular Breakers Cafe and Bar and Rosie O’Grady’s. th

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Tap Dancing: 16 - 18 July

Instrumental: 18 - 20 July

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New owner Judith Parker – who was general manager for both operations under previous ownership for the last three years – is continuing at the helm.

“I wanted to buy Breakers because I knew it had such a successful formula,” says Judith.

She says everything will continue as it always has except with an even closer focus on looking after customers – which comes from being an owner-manager.

“We are going to stick to the tried and tested Breakers Cafe formula – offering all our loyal customers exactly what they are used to.”

She stresses the business will focus

Breakers Cafe and Bar new owners Rick Parker and Judith Parker, centre, with chef Rachael Reid. Photo by Joel Guthro. on the recipe of good quality food at a realistic price, with great customer service.

“It’s going to be great to see all our loyal Breakers customers back and we want to hear their ideas.”

The first change will be a resumption of 8am opening for breakfast every day from

Saturday. Open hours had been cut in May. Any Breakers Club vouchers members had been unable to redeem due to the closure will be honoured.

Both businesses reopen today, Friday, July 15 after being closed for a month whilst the ownership change was negotiated.

Preparing for senior years Age Concern is running a series of seminars to provide important information to people approaching their senior years.

The first seminar dealt with retirement villages, rest homes and other living options. It was well-attended and confirmed to Age Concern that elderly people and their families are looking for information about things that affect them.

The second seminar in the series is due to be held on July 26, starting at 10.30am at Bureta Park. It will deal with the documents people should have in place such as an up-to-date

Will and Enduring Powers of Attorney.

It will also cover other documents such as a Living Will – by which people record their wish not to be given further medical treatment as the end approaches. There will be representatives from the medical profession at the seminar to explain how those wishes are dealt with.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and to talk to the seminar presenters.

Entry for the seminars is by gold coin, but people do need to ring Age Concern to reserve their place, phone 07 578 2631.

Venues confirmed for musical tour The annual Winery Tour is heating up again for 2012, with dates and venues confirmed and just the artist line-up to come.

Now in its sixth year, the Winery Tour is a firmly established and much-loved national touring event.

This year, it includes 16 shows at 14 venues nationwide.

The Tauranga leg of the tour is on February 10 at Wharepai Domain.

There is one new venue for 2012, with the Winery Tour’s Hamilton

show moving to Vilagrad Winery.

Co-promoter Brent Eccles says “in six years we’ve more than doubled the number of shows on offer; a true reflection of the popularity of this summer outdoor series”.

The artist lineup is being announced in October. For more details visit www.winerytour.co.nz The radio station is no longer a sponsor of the Winery Tour. Further announcements will be made confirming new media partners in the coming months.

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Off to London to conquer the global stage He admits his acting talent doesn’t come from his family and he was a late bloomer when it came to a passion for Shakespeare, but 17-yearold Laurence Dean has been given an opportunity of a lifetime – to perform on stage at the Globe Theatre in July.

The Bethlehem College student received direct entry to the National Shakespeare Production last year for his outstanding performance in the regional heat of the Sheilah

Winn Shakespeare Festival as Lord Capulet from Romeo and Juliet.

Laurence then had the opportunity to perform with 48 other New Zealand secondary school students, of which he and 23 others were chosen to perform at the Globe as part of the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company for 2011.

Being part of the company includes 10 days of workshops at the Globe, question and answer sessions with Globe actors and directors, being directed by a Globe director and tutors and performing on the Globe stage.

Laurence says the whole process has been “mind-boggling” and he has dreamed of this day in one way or another since he visited the

Globe Theatre in London as a child.

“When people ask me how does it feel, I don’t know really, it just feels wonderful.”

It was in Year 11 that Laurence says he took a proper interest in the world of Shakespeare.

“At first I thought, that’s quite nice and so I joined the Shakespeare club and I got a bit of an interest and by Year 12 I just had developed this passion for the language. It is the freedom of the language and the characters (that I like). You can make them mocking and dishonest or misunderstood.”

Laurence will travel with the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Young Shakespeare Company to London on July 15.

Bethlehem College student Laurence Dean prepares for his trip to the Globe Theatre in London. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Putting on old dancing shoes

The society has regular dancing nights.

Te Puke has one of the Bay’s best kept secrets – a dance that has been organised and run every month for the last 77 years in the Te Puke town hall.

The dance, organised by the Scottish Society, has a huge community involvement, attracting people from around the Bay of Plenty.

Coordinator Gordon Cadman says, “there is a great group who turn up every month to clean, set up the hall and share their love of dancing with everyone that comes along”.

“It is not unusual to see visitors to the Bay drop in – the group recently had dancers from Sweden, England and Australia drop in for the night.”

Every third Saturday people turn up – more than 100 sometimes – to dance the night and do their bit to keep the community spirit in the right place.

Gordon says he would like to see more people from the Bay come along and join the dancers.

The dance is a modern mix of styles – Ballroom sequences, New Vogue, Latin American and to keep the memory – a bit of old time dancing.

In true Te Puke style, the night out is very friendly and in line with the kiwifruit at the end of the town, reflects the community spirit says Gordon.

“If you have never been before and always wanted to dance the night away, this is the place to be.”

Doors open at 7.15pm. For more information phone Gordon 07 572 0060.

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Drop by any day from 10am – 3pm *Fixed fees for the next 5 settlements.

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2 Te Okuroa Drive (off Parton Road), Papamoa Bruce Fleming, Manager 07 542 1933 | 0800 221 800 | www.visionseniorliving.co.nz

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Interior Furnishings

Personal service in your home with samples to compliment your existing interior. All curtaining and upholstery requirements can be taken care of.

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0800 382 828

Oasis

LAWNS & PROPERTY CARE

 Best 4 Lawn Mowing  Free Quotes

021 029 76434 Phone or Text Mark

www.oasislawns.co.nz

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adult entertainment

Corporate Angels

Boutique Parlour

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Ladies and gay males required for our busiest $100 season. ½ hr

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FREE QUOTES Ph: 577 6433 or 027 307 3777

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• Cuts Trees, Shrubs & Hedges • Prompt Service • 20yrs Experience

Phone 579 0085 or 021 606 180 tours & travels

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Hon Tony Ryall

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Simon Bridges

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MP FOR BAY OF PLENTY

MP FOR COROMANDEL

MP FOR TAURANGA

MP FOR ROTORUA

Ph: 07 578 0175

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We’re working for you Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Simon Bridges MP, 184 Devonport Road, Tauranga

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Corporate Angels Escort Agency.

Ladies and Gay Males welcome for our extremely busy season.

Apply in confidence to Allan 021 606 180

art & craft

MOSAIC WAREHOUSE want to decorate your home & garden, make gifts for family & friends.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all your mosaic supplies in one shop. Huge selection available.

Making mosaics is easy & so much fun. Give it a go, you’ll love it. Unit 29, 23 Tukorako Drive, Mount (off

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Hull Rd) Tues to Sat 10am2pm eftpos Ph 572 3866 www.mosaicwarehouse.co.nz SCHOOL HOLIDAY Fun for all ages. Timetable out now for ceramic painting and mosaic classes. Clay Art Studio, Historic Village, 17th Ave Bookings essential Ph 571 3726 TEXTILE WORKSHOPS Choose from 4 unique projects and make gifts for family& friends from fabric, felt, fibres, yarn, beads, buttons etc. Materials supplied.

Enjoy a creative morning or afternoon at the Feltmaker and experience the Historic Village.

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FELTMAKING WORKSHOPS for Beginners, Needle Felting, Nuno Felting, felted beads, flowers,& more. Create your own design and colour schemes in NZ wool.

Ph Rosemary 07 985 6232 email rosemary@thefeltmaker.co.nz www.thefeltmaker.co.nz

bible digest

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

John 3:16

cars for sale

1990 PEUGEOT 309 New tyres, runs well. Rego on hold. Warrant

cars for sale

expired Feb 11. AIWI. Only $1000.00 Ph 021 020 09131 TOYOTA COROLLA 1989 1300cc, manual. Very economical and reliable. $1500 o.n.o.

Ph 027 6000 453

computers

COMPUTER GETTING you down?

Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s, tuition or advice.

Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 VIRUS & SPYWARE REMOVAL Upgrades, servicing and repairs Free call out and quotation

computers

New power supply $70 fitted Motherboards From $100 fitted.

All work has 12 month warranty.

LAPTOPS from $300 DESKTOPS from $125 WANTED faulty pc & laptops Call Crystal Computing Tel: 07 579 5860 / 021 156 0055 COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Free call outs and delivery.

Software and hardware issues.

We also install TV’s and home theatres. Ph Kyle 027 828 7078 at TechSolutions

flatmate wanted

FLATMATE WANTED Welcome Bay, $120 wk inc power.

027 368 6792 or 544 3274

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CELEBRITY SLIM 7 day variety pack with free drink shaker, free meal replacement bar all for $61.30. Lose weight now! Hardy’s Health.

Bayfair, Papamoa.

0800 833 333 CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic, from $9.00 each. Village Stone, 53 Hull Rd. Mt Maunganui.

Ph 575 4887 ILLUMINATE PAINT PARTY two tickets available for the Tauranga event. Unable to go now that it has been rescheduled. $90 for both tickets. Ph / txt 027 2441 861

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Take the challenge…

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BECOME A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TAURANGA Here’s a great opportunity to earn extra dollars in a responsible and enjoyable job.

School bus drivers are urgently needed for the Tauranga area. If you are thinking of re-joining the workforce or looking for extra hours this will suit you. We guarantee a minimum of 15 hours per week.

You need to enjoy being with young people and have their safety and welfare at heart.

You must have Class 2 and P Endorsement licences as well.

What’s also important in this role is that you have a responsible and caring approach.

This is an ideal chance to make a change in your life and try something different with a great company that is going places.

If you want to know more please contact Operations Manager, Ashley Burton on 07 543 0158 or 021 797 169, or you could visit us at 35 Maleme Street and complete an Employment Application Form M18731

They say goodbye is the hardest word. So to help you with your goodbyes, we’d like to say ‘hello’.

Want the perfect job?

Go out on a limb

Because we’ve been around for over 100 years, many Bay of Plenty families already know us. Generations have relied on us to bring family and friends together, to celebrate lives, to share treasured memories and to care for recently departed loved ones.

Caring. Locally. Since 1909.

Chris Andrews & David McMahon Registered Funeral Directors

578 4009 enquiry@jonesandco.co.nz www.jonesandco.co.nz

If you are a Qualified Arborist, email us now!

Email careers@asplundh.co.nz | www.asplundh.co.nz

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Organised crime targeted Twenty-five people are facing drug charges after three types of drugs, $9000 cash, four firearms and stolen electrical equipment were seized by police in a twoday operation.

This Western Bay of Plenty police operation targeted organised criminals responsible for the sale and distribution of illicit

drugs and dealing in stolen property. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner says the drugs found were methamphetamine, cannabis and ecstasy. He says those arrested include members and associates of organised criminal groups such as the Headhunters, Filthy Few, Mongrel Mob, Black Power and Nomads.

TCAL enlists PR help Picture of the Week: Golden views in Papamoa by Taliya Boyd-Zame. Email your photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz Blog of the Week: sport blogger Sideline Sid writes about the ridiculousness of imposing a score cap on junior rugby matches. Read it at www.sunlive.co.nz Comment of the Week: By user Openknee8ted about the TCAL’s proposed redevelopment of the Mount Hot Pools: “The unique aspect is that the Mount pools are one of two hot salt pools in the world, anyone can have massage rooms. Do you really expect to fill 10 massage rooms at a time? There will be no happy ending to these massage rooms if they go ahead.

The fundamental flaw is there is nowhere for the extra customers to park.”

Not the News of the Week: “The furore caused by the plans to bring Boobs on Bikes to Tauranga shows no sign of abating with news coming in of rival parades being prepared for the same weekend. It is believed that a rash of equality is breaking out in the Bay with some groups feeling that the exploitation of women needs a suitable balance. ‘We think the boys should be getting ‘em out for the girls,’ exclaimed rival organiser Ophelia Gonad.” Read this Not the News in full and many more, at www.sunlive.co.nz

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NEW LIFESTREAM ALOE Juice Mint – peppermint taste, digestive tonic, aloe inner gel, 99% pure aloe juice. 500ml only $22. Hardys Health. Bayfair, Papamoa, 0800 833 333 PAVERS Factory seconds, half price. 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 WINDOWS & ENTRANCE doors seconds & recycled all sizes and colours. View at Ryan Windows and Doors, 97 Hull Rd, Mt Maunganui

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CONSCIENTIOUS GARDENER Qualified with knowledge & experience.

Maintenence, tidy ups and revamps. Ph Tita 027 65 8781 a/h 542 0120 GARDENER AVAILABLE Pruning, spraying, weeding, rubbish removal. Ph Tracey on 578 9779 for a free quote GARDENER with chainsaw, weed eater & hedge trimmer. All Tools. Seeks work. Phone 57 00 539 LAWNS NEED MOWING? Lawns being mowed too soon? Ph Dave 0800 762 437.

TGA / Mount only.

ROSE PRUNING qualified experts. Competitive rates.

Ph 579 4984 or 022 0697 033

LOSE WEIGHT FEEL GREAT! Join a ‘New Look’ clinic in your area. Healthy eating with real food. Ph Bernice NOW 576 4848 MEGA B from Microgenics. All B vitamins at high potency for optimal energy and nervous system support. Premenstrual support. 120 caps $56.60 receive 60 caps free. Hardys Health.

Bayfair, Papamoa, 0800 833 333 NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products. Something for everyone. NZ Chartered Natural Therapies and Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesltd.co.nz and www.kiwikitz.com PRO COLLAGEN 90 caps buy one get 50% off second bottle.

Only $99.90. Rejuvenate vitalise your skin. Hardys Health. Bayfair, Papamoa. 0800 833 333 SYSTEMWELL SUPPORTS immune strength to help maintain wellness. Maintains all seven body systems. 90 caps $48.40 get 45 caps free. Hardys Health.

Bayfair, Papamoa, 0800 833 333 YOGA CLASSES starting in August - at ‘Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Clubs Inc’ at Furgusson Park. Pregnancy - Postnatal - Beginners Flow Dance Yoga. Ph Carey 07 218 0012 or 021 202 1758

DEEP TISSUE remedial massage.

Relieve aches, pains, stiffness, headaches.

Winter special: Half hour $30, One hour $50. Hardy’s Health, Bayfair, Papamoa.

0800 833 333 ELECTROLOGIST AAD. British Confed.

Thursdays 10-7, residential clinic, Matua.

Ph 576 8821

A FANTASTIC 3 bedroom home, warm and cosy with a fireplace and full insulation. Fenced on a 716m2 section, situated within easy walking distance to Brookfield shops, schools, parks.

Separate single garage with power. Located in a quiet cul-de sac in a great neighbourhood.

Only $330,000 please phone Kathy on 027 211 9193

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Kent says the new combined Expo and Water Festival replaces the TMIA Bay Boat Expo.

He says the shift downtown from the former Bridge Marina site is a reflection of how the show has grown.

Tauranga City Aquatics Limited CEO Tania Delahunty says the company’s engagement of a public relations company is a “normal move”. It has hired Village Public Relations and Marketing to assist it in renewing its information campaign and to help restore its public profile. This move comes after Tania recognised in June that TCAL needs to improve its transparency and interaction with the community. She says Village PR will assist in making sure people have the facts in front of them. As part of the media campaign, TCAL has launched the Facebook page: ‘I love the New Mount Hot Pools’.

Tree climber sets record

A Tauranga arborist is heading for new heights as he competes in the International Tree Climbing Championships next weekend in Parramatta, Australia. James Kilpatrick will take on more than 60 competitors from 19 countries at the event, which is being held for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere. James heads into the competition confident after competing in the Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Championships in Singapore where he set an unofficial new record.

He scaled a 15 metre crane, used instead of

Boat Expo heads downtown

Tauranga’s biennial Boat Expo is moving to The Strand waterfront in downtown Tauranga. Organised by the Tauranga Marine Industry Association, this year’s expo is being held at the southern end of the reclamation on the Tauranga city waterfront from November 4-6. TMIA chairman Brian

a tree, in 13.75 seconds using a ‘footlock’ technique and beating the previous record of 13.8 seconds.

Dinosaur visits hospital

Children at Tauranga Hospital were treated to a VIP experience on Wednesday, when Dorothy the Dinosaur and Captain Feathersword made a special guest appearance. About 30 children, who are in-patients, regular visitors to the hospital or children of hospital staff, had a special meet and greet opportunity before the special guests performed an impromptu concert. Education play therapist Debbie McDougall says it was lovely for the kids and adults as well. See video of the visit on www. sunlive.co.nz

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FANTASTIC LIFESTYLE BLOCK AT PIKOWAI Within easy commuting to Tauranga, Te Puke and Whakatane this 4 bedroom brick home is in paradise!

Beautiful sea and rural views 6 acres grazing land, horse pens, heaps of shedding, butchery and chiller for own use single garage with sleepout/ office big games room or can be converted to extra double garage, chook house, drenching race for the cattle. 11.5 x 4.5 metre in ground swimming pool which is fully decked and fenced. This is a beautiful home and comes with a share in the community woolshed, tennis courts and cattle yards. Own water scheme. Fantastic community to belong to - be in quick! Price of house has been slashed! to $550,000 - urgent sale.

Ph 027 281 7427 today.

mobility

AFFORDABLE MOBILITY HIRE Sales & service, battery replacement, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, bathroom aids and more.

Enquiries and booking, Mobility Solutions Ph 575 2033 MOBILITY SCOOTERS and more. Visit our showroom, 29 Burrows St, Tauranga. Ph 578 1213 Mobility Equipment & Services, ‘Supporting your independence’

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A PSYCHIC READING clairvoyant counselling, vibrational healing. Ph Denise 574 2261 GET YOUR MANHOOD roaring!

Pro Erex and Testo 19. Proven libido stimulants. Hardys Health.

Bayfair & Papamoa 0800 833 333

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PSYCHIC READING with Ruth Mon – Fri 5:00pm – 9:00pm 0900 49779 www. spiritualmedium.co.nz

removal

FREE REMOVAL unwanted steel, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, fridge/ freezers, car batteries, etc.

Phone Breno 021 608 129 Or 544 6560

to let

BROOKFIELD 3 BEDROOM house, suit quiet person $320 per week. No pets, reference required.

Available now Ph 577 6607 CARAVANS heated, special winter rates from $30pw. Free local delivery. BOP Caravan Rentals Ltd, 184 Waikite Rd, Welcome Bay. Phone 544 1509 or 027 533 9301

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ALTERATIONS & NEW HOMES qualified builders & joiners with references available. Proform Construction, 130 Newton Street, Mount. Ph 07 574 9135 info@proform.org.nz BUILDER 30 YEARS experience in BOP. Fences, decks & maintenance work. For a reliable service and a free quote, Ph Keith today on 578 6869 or 021 377 387 BUILDER AVAILABLE NOW New homes, renovations, bricklaying, quality rates, quality work. No job too big or small. Call me now for a quote. DK Builders - Dieter 021 474 299 or 574 2139 a/h BUILDER EXPERIENCED New homes, repairs & alterations.

Bathrooms, decks, fences.

Trade qualified. Ph Warren 543 2040 or 021 021 98 196

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BUILDER / HANDYMAN 45yrs experience, no job too small. Ph Bryan on 027 408 3905 BUILDER / PAINTER qualified carpenter. Labour only $30p/h.

Ref available. Ph Mark 544 4177 or mark@wespeakhouse.co.nz CHIMNEY CLEANING For prompt service. B.O.P Chimney Sweep 07 543 2669 evenings.

0275 449 505 anytime ELECTRICIAN Able to do all jobs. Alarms, New Houses and renovations. Registered. Quality service at great price. Phone Tomas, Check Electrical 027 566 7872 ELECTRICIAN affordable and prompt electrical solutions.

Guaranteed friendly and professional service. Ph Steve today on 027 848 6042 or 578 0555 ELECTRICIAN Alterations, Maintenance, New Work.

Ph 928 1692 ELECTRICIAN available for all services. Mitsubishi air conditioner supplied and installed for very competitive rates. Ph 027 5473 831 or a/h on 543 0062 GORSE SPRAYING do you have a gorse problem?

Ph today for a FREE quote for all gorse control. Scott 0274 624 769 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs, moss removal.

Experienced Certified Roofer.

Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN..............Jack Handy Cuts........Installs.......

Repairs Paints................Anything No Delay..................021 55 66 83 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Contact Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940

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MOTOR HOME REPAIRS have repairs done while business is quiet. TJ Motor Homes. 43b Koromiko Street. Ph 578 0786 PAINTER AVAILABLE free quotes. Experienced. Reasonable rates. Ph Warren 07 543 2040 or 021 021 98 196 PAINTER / A1 DECORATOR available. All interior and exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793, 027 689 6252 PAINTER / DECORATOR Interior & Exterior, quality workmanship, friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PLUMBING WORKS no job too big or small, blocked drains, plumbing, spouting & roof repairs.

Ph 571 5558 RESPOUT NOW! Call Ageless Continuous Spouting. Made to measure costs less than you think. For a prompt quote.

Ph 574 0496 RETAINING WALL SPECIALIST Pole walls, crib walls, tilt slab concrete walls. Excavation and levelling. The best in the business. Ph Mike 0274 942 966 a/h 576 0941 ROOFING & SPOUTING Metal fascia, gutter and rainwater systems. Long run corrugate.

Maintenance, repairs or replacement. Free no obligation quotes. PROFIX 0274 965 375 profixltd@xtra.co.nz ROOFING New roofs, re-roofs, spouting & repairs. Free quotes. Ph Chris 027 276 6348 or 572 3237 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 0274 367 740

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ROTARY HOEING Lawn preparation & sowing. Loader & blade work. Tractor mowing.

Quality work & friendly service.

Mini Tractor Service. Ph Murray 543 4538 or 027 200 7480 SHAPAZ BUILDING for all your building needs, trade qualified, new homes, alterations, decks/ fences. Ph Tai for a no obligation quote. 577 1802 or 021 997 409 STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 0220 764 245 TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING Best Buzz in the Bay, Gift Vouchers. Ph 576 7990 TREE FELLING, PRUNING & Removal/chipping. No job to big or small. Phone Scott 0274 624 769

transport

DRIVING MISS DAISY need to get to an appointment or want an outing? But don’t drive? Call us for safe, friendly and reliable service. Ph Jackie 552 6614

travel & tours

CURTIS COACHES Day trips: including Field Days, Otorohanga, Thames, Ngatea, Cirque Du Soleil Away trips: Chateau, Waiheke Island and more.....Ph 543 9205 SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS, fully escorted owner/operated since 1978. Ph free for colour brochure today 0800 664 414.

Also see www.scottsdaletours. co.nz SMALL GROUP TOURS. Door to door service/pick up. Day trips away or enjoyable short holidays.

Ph Kae & Rick 575 8118

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WE BUY FURNITURE House lots, deceased estates, shed/ workshop clearouts. Large or small. Ph 577 99 20