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The extraordinary gift guide for 2015 At this time of year many people will be looking to this column for words of inspiration, spiritual enlightenment and poignant prose to guide them through the coming months.

Well you won’t find it here. We are far too busy bringing you novelty gift ideas, some of them involving the expelling of bodily gasses. Having trouble deciding what to get your loved one for Christmas? Daunted by the task of finding a gift for the person who has everything? Rogers Rabbits to the rescue. Here we bring you thought-provoking ideas for those who are creatively-challenged.

Swearing parrot keyring This potty mouthed parrot is a must for anyone with no class and even less style. Phrases include: Polly wants a F***** Cracker and other obscenities. The perfect gift for your fowl mouthed friends. Only available in f****** England. The same website also sells a fart extinguisher and bacon flavoured toothpaste.

Quality compost

As regular readers will know, my wife recently received a pile of Charlie’s excellent compost for her birthday. I will not push my luck and repeat it for Christmas, but that shouldn’t stop the rest of you dumping a truckload on your loved one’s driveway! Especially if you give them a new shovel too.

A framed portrait

Our revered Race Relations Commissioner in glorious full colour. Captioned: “Wishing all a merry holiday season and a happy festive occasion”.

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A new waterfront

We’re not exactly sure whether the city council is going to give us this, but we’ve peeked inside the wrapping and we think we know… Tidal steps and a bit of a jetty thing, out from The Strand. Magic!

Astrolabe Reef

We’re expecting to be given our reef back this summer. Word has it that the reef will open to the public in February. Just scuttlebutt and rumour at this stage, and best you don’t go there till it’s official. But remember you read it in Rogers Rabbits first. And setting sail to this reef, or any other awesome fishing spot, make your crew have…

Edible bird nest

These might be a little scarce this Christmas, since the importer has been fined $10,000 for illegally importing them into NZ. The judge declined Stacey Miao Yu’s application for a discharge without conviction on two charges under the Biosecurity Act 1993. She had earlier pleaded guilty to the charges on 3 July. MPI seized 500 grams of raw swiftlet bird nests (nearly 50 nests) after raiding Yu’s Auckland property in June 2014. Thought to provide health benefits to those who eat them, raw bird nests are made from the saliva of a species of swiftlet bird. However, they can carry a number of significant avian diseases not found in New Zealand.

A new polytech

Education Minister Steven Joyce and Tauranga MP Todd Muller have kindly given us a new polytechnic institute. Sure, it’s an amalgamation of a couple we already have, but isn’t re-gifting wonderful! Thanks Steve and Todd.

Invisible socks

Tired of the usual socks for Christmas? Rogers Rabbits this year has launched our line of Invisible Socks, the perfect gift for those with too many ordinary socks. Invisible Socks take up less room in the drawer, never smell, match well with any outfit, automatically pair themselves and can be worn under sandals without compromising fashion. Warning: They are quite hard to find in the washing machine. Order today, $10 for three pairs. One size fits all.

Fixit Cricket Set

Perfect for the keen boatie in the family…helping keep them safe and connected while on the water. And there’s a range of education courses too. See Coastguard advert in this edition of the Sun.

The summer series cricket match fixing kit. Everything you need to make sure you win, or lose, whether the serious one dayer or just a social game at the beach. Comes with laundered cash, appropriate cricket personality face masks, and the address of a good lawyer.

Christmas on Christmas Island

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Finally, we recommend the mint flavoured toothpick variety. Perfect for removed the remnants of edible bird nest from your chompers.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Despite Rogers Rabbits inventing invisible socks, no-one has yet managed to create an invisible cloak. Or if they have, we haven’t seen them. On October 19, 2006, a cloak was produced that routed microwaves of a particular frequency around a copper cylinder in a way that made them emerge almost as if there were nothing there. The cloak was made from metamaterials.

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Praise the Lord quietly

Tauranga Hearing Association manager Jo Sykes says noise levels are damaging worshippers’ ear drums. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord,” says the Bible.

But when that noise is more painful than joyful, when the noise is an ear-splitting worship band and the decibels are raising the roof rather than the spirit, sensitive Christians are hurting and complaining. “People are asking if this is going to make us all deaf?” says Tauranga Hearing Association’s resource co-ordinator Jo Sykes. “They say it’s like being at a rock concert every Sunday.” Once upon a time churches played the sedately pipe organ, choir and hymns, but today it’s guitars, keyboards, drums, vocalists – all electrified and amplified and potentially damaging. Congregations are loving the new music but some aren’t coping with the volume. They are complaining and they are moving. “Churchgoers come in to the hearing association to buy ear plugs and others say they’re looking for a new church to go to because they can’t handle the noise.” Ironic because as Christians, their bodies are God’s property and they’re just trusted stewards of their bodies. But by damaging their eardrums are they being good stewards? Churchgoers are telling Jo their

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ears are ringing when they leave church on a Sunday. “That is a sure sign your ears are freaking out because they have been damaged. It seems to be the trend; many churches are all doing it.” And while the ears may recover from a short burst of sound, over time they won’t, says Jo. “The threshold is 85 decibels. Anything over that is going to cause damage and church once a week for one hour is enough to cause damage.” It’s a global phenomenon. Churches everywhere are cranking up the sound to appeal to the young. “But they’re going to be the next generation to need hearing aids,” says Jo. “We are out there educating teenagers about the damage they’re doing by listening to their iPods at 100-plus decibels. And at the same time many churches are out there compromising that good work.” Joyful or painful is a matter of taste and age. “Most people coming in and complaining are older; 50-plus. But while they love the music because it’s more lively and interesting than traditional church music, it’s too loud and it could be doing damage.” Jo’s heard one city church issues ear muffs for children. “What does that tell you?” Good for the soul, bad for the ears.So why hasn’t the hearing association raised the issue with churches? To read this story in full, search ‘Praise the Lord quietly’ at www.theweeekendsun.co.nz

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Mr G’s creative homecoming Mr G’s website describes him as a ‘contemporary multi-disciplinary artist /designer’. He may not be as shy as Banksie about having his photo taken, but facts about him are almost as scarce.

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Tauranga paddler wins world silver Tauranga paddler Raul Roozendaal isn’t quite on top of the world, but his NZ men’s white water rafting team has moved another step closer to the summit. Paul is the only Tauranga representative in the six-man crew, dominated by Rotorua paddlers Sam Sutton, Tim Pickering, Brendan Bayly, Brad Lauber and Joel Flamank. The team came second at the World Rafting Championships in Indonesia this week – one place better than their third place in 2013. Brazil retained their title ahead of NZ and Argentina.

Crash cuts power Power was cut to about 760 properties in Tauranga on Monday afternoon when a vehicle struck a power pole in Otumoetai. Power went down at about 1.30pm, affecting customers in Otumoetai and Bellevue, says Powerco network operations manager Phil Marsh. “Supply was restored to the majority of properties by 4.30pm,” confirms Phil. SunLive understands two people were initially trapped in a small truck when it hit a concrete power pole on Ngatai Rd, near Carlton Park.

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It’s another story on the phone. Mr G – who is former Tauranga resident Graham Hoete – is a beautifully cultured speaker, happy to chat. And he’s just one of the extraordinary line-up of national and international artists at the Street Prints Mauao Street Art Festival at Mount Maunganui, which started yesterday and runs through to Sunday. Organised by Jah and Lovie Smith, the inaugural festival will see 18 artists painting 16 murals on walls across Mount Maunganui over four days. Originally a Tauranga local, Mr G has been living and working in Sydney for two-and-ahalf years. But this weekend presents a rare opportunity for locals to see him back in action; and he’s clearly happy to be flying in. “I’m from Tauranga so it’s a great opportunity for me to come home, and have a paint as well; I’m looking forward to it.” It also means a chance to catch up with friends. “I know quite a few of the other artists, Charles and Janine [Williams] are really close friends of mine.” The Auckland couple are also professional streets artists, who have been in the scene for two decades. Mr G is impressed with the line-up for the festival. “Tauranga’s in for a real treat. The calibre of artists is high. You have some of New Zealand’s best, and also some international artists who are doing some really big things.” He is full of praise for organisers, Jah and Lovie. “They’ve done a really good job and need to be commended for their vision and persistence. It wouldn’t have been an easy task to run something like this.” Mr G says they’re trying to pitch something that people are still

relatively ignorant about. Is it graffiti or street art? “This sort of event will help to break down some of the negative stigma. People can see it first-hand, it’s going to be a real treat for the Mount.” Other artists are also doing big things overseas, and Mr G particularly mentions Askew and Owen Dippie. “I think a lot of the guys participating in this year’s event are bringing credibility to street art in terms of the work they produce. It commands attentions, you know, and it’s beautiful, the work is stunning, and people can connect with it.”

Internationally acclaimed street artist Mr G is coming home for the Street Prints Mauao Street Art Festival at Mount Maunganui from December 10-13.

Tauranga lady helps Little take a dive

Tauranga woman Andrea Meldrum says her sky diving company is delighted to be “giving something back” by helping Labour Party leader Andrew Little complete a 19,000ft jump last Friday. “Absolutely fantastic, exhilarating and amazing,” was how the leader of the opposition described the leap, after he completed the feat over Franz Joseph to launch a new conservation initiative. The tandem skydive was in support of NZ’s mountain parrot, the kea, and part of a three-year partnership between Skydive Franz and the Kea Conservation Trust.

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SunLive Comment of the Week As Tauranga pool owners are urged to check the safety of their pool fencing before council inspections start next year, SunLive commenter Kurgan says: “Fence off the beaches and rivers and streams. We don’t want little kiddies getting too close to the water now, do we”.

Chiefs road-trip this summer Katikati, Te Puke and Mount Maunganui are just three stops planned for the Gallagher Chiefs 2016 preseason camp roadtrip.

BOP Poly merger confirmed Minister Steven Joyce has announced his intention to establish a new polytechnic in the region by merging the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and the Waiariki Institute of Technology. The Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister’s announcement came just a day after New Zealand Union of Students and the Tertiary Education Union suggested a decision needed to be made. Both organisations will be disestablished and merged from May 2016.

The theme for the festival is land and sea. “I’m going to paint a portrait of my father. He’s from Motiti Island, right next door to the whole Rena thing, so it’s his home and it’s something appropriate to paint, and I love my father.” The artists hit the streets of Mount Maunganui yesterday, and continue today, Saturday, and Sunday. There’s a huge range of events on across the festival covering Art Workshops, Live Street Art, Food, and Music from DJ Spragga. For more information on Mr G visit www. mrghoeteart.com For more festival information, see Karolyn Timarkos www.stprints.co.nz

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The team has planned an extensive week-long tour of more than 16 towns and cities in late-January to connect with fans and give back to a Chiefs community, whose support will be vital in navigating their most demanding Investec Super Rugby campaign to date. The team will be in Te Puke and Mount Maunganui on Wednesday, January 27, before heading to Katikati on Thursday, January 28. On the Wednesday evening, the Bay of Plenty community will unite for inspirational Gallagher Chiefs super-sub Austin Manning at a fundraising dinner in his honour. Seven-year old Austin suffers from health challenges including cerebral palsy. With the full support of the Chiefs Rugby Club, Austin is fundraising for a trip to America to have life-altering surgery and extensive rehabilitation. A Dinner for Austin will be held at the ASB Arena Baypark with tables available for purchase from $1200 + GST. Visit www.chiefs.co.nz for more details.

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Come all ye hungry They’re a couple of Christmas food angels. Tauranga sisters Katie Milgate and Renee Hanna, who saw a desperate need and set out to fill it. First they came up with some numbers. “One-thousand – that sounds good,” says Katie. “Let’s go with 1000.” This number being how many gift parcels they’re going to construct and distribute to those who really need it. Forty – the dollar value of each parcel, enough food for a couple of meals, treats and some produce. And 200 – approximately – the army of volunteers conscripted to do the donkey work, to pack and to distribute. And to understand the enormity of the task, there are 76 cartons of biscuits to be broken down and re-apportioned to each of the 1000 parcels. The biscuits are just

one component. And perhaps the number two – the two Milgate sisters, Katie the creative, the idea’s person and Renee, the logistics queen. “She’s incredible,” says Katie. So how did this all come about? “After Easter in the Park, I was wondering what we could do for Christmas,” says the idea’s person. “And I thought it would be a whole lot simpler just to give everyone something.” A spontaneous act of goodwill at a time of giving, but major organisational undertaking. First they needed about 4000 sponsors for each of the $40 food parcels. “Our Mosaic Church is an incredibly generous one,” says Katie. Some people sponsored one bag of groceries; others two and three. “Some sponsors paid for 10 parcels.” Anyhow, what would have appeared to be a daunting target of $40,000 was achieved

in just two weeks. “When everyone understands their small contribution can go a long way, then things can happen.” Where did the food come from? “Well, New World has been incredibly supportive.” Katie and Renee gave the supermarket buyers a shopping list and whenever those goods came on special, the buyers would swoop. “The upshot is the $40 food parcels will probably contain $50 or $60 worth of food.” Everything’s ticking so far. Then, next Thursday the packers move into the church, the food is pulled from storage and parcelled. The hard-yards begin. Next Friday is distribution day. “A huge operation with vans, trailers and people. Lots of people,” says Katie. To read the full story, search ‘Come all ye hungry’ at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

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Spare change? Season of giving at the Mount “Lazy bastards!” Old Les huffs is in disgust at the very thought of the beggars who’ve appeared recently on the streets of Mount Maunganui, his patch, his “hood”. He and his mates at the Mount RSA don’t want that sort of thing going on in the streets of The Mount. So he called The Weekend Sun to vent. “I pulled up in front of one of them on my mobility scooter,” says Les. The offending cadger was apparently stretched out in the sun at the top of The Mount’s main street on a Sunday afternoon, the obligatory takeaway coffee cup sitting in the middle of the footpath with a little sign. It probably read something like: “Homeless and hungry. Spare change please. God bless!” Les was affronted and demanded some answers from the beggar. “He said he just wanted a few bob. So I told him to **** off to Tauranga and join all his mates outside the Tauranga City Council office.” Les has lived in Tauranga for 45 years and it’s the first time he has encountered beggars. He wanted to have his say because he says he knows a lot of people in The Mount including businessmen agree with him. But he didn’t want his surname used. “There were two cruise ships in that day,” says Les. “And we didn’t want our Australian visitors to see that sort of behaviour on our streets.” But surely Australia has its own beggars and homeless and probably on a much larger scale? And even in Auckland, when the cruise ship season

begins, it’s a cue for the beggars to clutter Queen St with hands out. “Yeah, but we don’t want to see it in New Zealand,” says Les. He left school at age 15 to see the world. His sea faring took him to “just about every country in the world”. “Overseas there are real beggars. Our beggars are the fattest and best dressed in the world.” And they’ve got cigarettes and cellphones, he says. Les doesn’t believe there’s a need to beg in New Zealand. “The horticultural industry is screaming out for seasonal workers.” But that probably doesn’t have the same appeal as sitting in the sun and taking handouts. So an indignant Les climbed on the phone to the Tauranga City Council. “They told me the parking officers would move them on. And if that didn’t work, they’d call in the Police.” But Tauranga City Council doesn’t have a specific bylaw to deal with the problem. And there are no plans for one. TCC’s environmental services officer Paul Mason says they work with Police, homeless shelter, social workers and the district health board as required. And if there are “behaviour issues” they are referred to the Police or other appropriate agencies. Hunter Wells

Left Bank artist market at Masonic It’s taken the name Left Bank after the traditional Parisian stomping ground for artists and intellectuals. And while the Rive Gauche had the Seine as a backdrop, the local artists have beautiful Tauranga Harbour. And on Sunday our very own Left Bank Market will again operate in Masonic Park and along The Strand. Left Bank was setup to create an “inter-actional market’ for all gallerystyle artists including potters, artists, artistic photographers and sculptors. The public can wander, watch, talk to and buy. Organiser and artist Doug Harrisonsays the not-for-profit market is to promote Tauranga as an art

community, cultivating a connection between art, artists and public while recognising and promoting artists. The market from 8am-5pm is proving popular offers a daily prize for ‘Participating on the Day’. The Market invites all 'Art Gallery style’ artists, sculptors and photographers and artistic potters to participate. As an incentive offer a trip for two to Melbourne Australia if they participate in 11 of 15 days set up for the year. This is fast running out as this weekend is the third of the markets held. Artist need to participate or sign up with the ‘Left Bank’ market this weekend to stand a chance of winning this great prize. See the ‘Left Bank Tauranga’ website and Facebook page.

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Just give Junior a go! Hi, my name is Junior. I’m a three-monthold male Labrador-cross puppy. Sadly, when I was seven-weeks-old whoever owned me dumped me and my two siblings on the side of the road and left us for dead. Since then we’ve been at wonderful SPCA foster homes where we have grown into beautiful young pups. I’m a very adorable and cuddly puppy. I’m more than happy to give hugs and kisses to everyone. Even though I’m pretty laid back, I still need someone who can teach me the basic commands to shape me into a well-mannered adult. If you can give me a forever home with lots of attention and love, please come to SPCA and meet me and see how cute I am! Ref # 22174

Entire school in festive play Whakamarama School pupils Teagan, 7, and Torin, 5, Birkett, as reindeer, Vida Hancock, 5, as a robot, Meyah Davies, 7, as mistletoe, Riley Belcher, 11, Reef Hancock, 12, as Santa, Luke Hardyment, 8, as a ninja, and Hayley Adams, 8, as a cake. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Whakamarama School’s Christmas play is on tonight, and Karla Pennell says it’s unique. “Our school now has a role of 42 students, and every student in the school, from five-year-olds that have just started to Year 7 students (12-year-olds) have a part in the play. The name of the play is ‘What makes Christmas Merry’ by Lynn Brittney. “All of the school gets involved,” says Karla. “It’s really cool for them. One of boys says: ‘We’ve only got two teachers at our school and everybody had to do it, all the senior school, and we just had to work in with the teachers

when we were available for practice and things like that’.” Karla says pupils get the same opportunity to do things at a small school as a bigger school, but also get more opportunities. “They don’t have to audition for parts and there’re not 500 people that all want to do the same part, so it is quite cool in that sense. There’s always pros and cons to every size school. “It’s quite nice that the kids don’t miss out because they’re at a small school.” Karla says it will be quite cute watching the little five and six-year-olds on stage, like her daughter who has lost both her front teeth. “She looks so cute when she’s doing her lines with this big gap in the front.” The play is on tonight in the Whakamarama Community Hall at 6pm.

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Mighty Bays clash Petrolheads get ready for the Battle of the Bays when Baypark Family Speedway Super Stock Car Teams’ Race roars into life this Saturday, December 12.

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It’s the clash of the mighty Baypark Busters Super Stock Car team taking on the Hawkeyes from Napier. Baypark promoter Bernie Gillon says there will be plenty of action for the adrenalin junkie, fuelinjected motor-head. “There’s quite a few things that are happening all in the one speedway meeting. Like obviously the super stock teams’ race,” says Bernie. “But as well as that, we’ve got three super stock car races and it looks like we’re going to have over 20 cars from everywhere, from the Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua and Auckland as well as our local cars. That will be awesome to see.” Also on offer is round two of the sprint car series. “Now that gets basically the best sprint car drivers in the North Island including Jonathan Allard from the United States and the

New Zealand champion. Plus basically NZ one, two and three are all racing here. So it’s going to be a huge sprint car meeting.” Bernie says also on show for the first time will be a large field of off-road racing trucks, cars and buggies taking on the speedway track as well as some jumps on the infield. “It will be the only chance people will get to see off-roaders racing in a stadium situation this season. “We’ve only got them here once this year.” The promoter says the team has been working hard building two ramps for the race which will see the off-roaders flying through the air.

“The big stadium trucks and those things will be hitting the jumps at well over 100km/h. So they’ll be up to 2m high off the ground and probably flying through the air 20 or 30m,” says Bernie. “Even if people aren’t into speedway but they’d like to see car entertainment. The off-roaders will be there and it’s a great opportunity to see something different.” The Baypark Family Speedway Super Stock Car Teams’ Race takes place on Saturday, December 12. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets range from $10-$50. For more information, visit: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

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End of an era for Lions In its heyday the club boosted membership numbers of 25-30 members – but despite 11 members on their books, Dave says they currently have six active members.

The 70-year-old, whose wife died in October, says it was a sad day for him to see the club he’s been a member of for 28 years close down. It has meant he’s had to look for another club. “It a bit upsetting because I’m home on my own. My son is fantastic but he’s in Auckland and my daughter is in London,” says Dave. “So it’s very lonely but I just wanted to get tied up with another [club] so I’m transferring over to Papamoa. “I’ve actually been to two of their meetings already and I’m going to their Christmas function.” He says membership numbers is a common problem for organisations like the Lions Club. “[It’s] Just the same as a lot of these organisations; getting members and holding on to members. “We’ve been struggling for a while.” Dave says social media had also been a contributing factor to the club’s demise. “A lot of young people prefer to socialise on Twitter and Facebook. Not too many will join clubs like ours.” He says although the club tried hard to increase membership he soon realised the writing was on the wall. “I’m not prepared now just to continue to drift along like we have, having more or less a meal and a chat.” But there are other Lions Club alive and well in the Western Bay of Plenty, says Dave.

They have members from all walks of life who enjoy getting together and doing good things – including working on projects to improve communities and protect the environment. One of the main events Te Puke Lions helped to organise was the Te Puke Christmas Parade. Dave says there are hopes a local business will take over the event. However, nothing has been confirmed at this stage. The club will have its last official meeting next Tuesday, December 15; although Dave says they will most likely have a couple more small meetings to tie up loose ends. Te Puke Lions Club is not the only organisation which is struggling to keep its members. Earlier this year the Rotorua RSA closed their doors after 99 years. Despite the club’s best efforts to overcome financial hardship and dwindling membership numbers during the last few years the club was forced to sell its building to help cover some of its debt. Treasured local memorabilia dating back nearly a century has been consigned to the Rotorua Museum and the flag entrusted to Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick for safe keeping. Other artefacts, including medals and a refurbished naval machine gun, are being held in trust or returned to original owners. Greg Taipari

Te Puke Lions Club member Peter Miller, president Dave Anderson, and fellow Lion Russell Lowe make their club’s last appearance in the town’s Christmas parade last weekend. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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The Raid on Mailly-Le-Camp The Weekend Sun is following the story of retired policeman Brian Lissette’s most rewarding investigative work, a personal cold case stretching back more than 70 years.

Last week, 50 years after a group of NZRAF airmen took part in a daring raid in France, the nephew of Warrant Officer Leslie Harry Lissette started to unravel what happened on the night of May 3, 1944.

EM F-Fox of 207 squadron trundles down the runway at Spilsby towards the dark in the west. The Lancaster’s four Rolls Royce Merlins roar under the strain of a full payload of high explosives, and the crescendo rattles windows in nearby towns and villages and chinaware shakes. With metres to spare, Warrant Officer Leslie Harry Lissette coaxes the Lancaster off the runway and into the moonlight of a Lincolnshire night sky. The procession starts. For half an hour the bombers roar down runways at 19 airfields across the region, at the rate of one a minute, into the night. It was an aerial armada.

F-Fox chat

And the chat in F-Fox would have gone something like this. “Pilot from navigator.” “Go ahead”. “Target ETA zero-zero-eighteen. Course and airspeed good.” “Roger nav.” The bombers cruised smoothly across the channel and the coast of France before banking in an eastward turn towards the target. The weather was perfect – clear sky and moonlight – and the bombers cast eerie shadows on the fields and copses below. The target was regarded as a ‘soft’ target. A German Panzer depot and military barracks at Maillyle-Camp, south of Rheims in Northern France and about 500km from Spilsby. The bombing run begins. “Steady Skipper... steady… left a touch…left Skipper. That’s

Right:Warrant Officer Leslie Harry Lissette, the mysterious Uncle in a 70-yar-old photo that motivated Brian Lissette to solve a personal cold case. Above: While his Uncle’s death was a mystery for many years for Brian Lissette, the people of Chaintreux, in France, have never forgotten the sacrifice, and regard the crash site as sacred.

it…steady.” And then a shout of: “Bombs gone!” A four tonne bomb, a ‘cookie’, and a cluster of 500 pounders, dropping in a wickedly destructive formation, into the maelstrom below.

Job done

They got the job done. Lissette would then have reached down, pulled a lever, “Bomb doors closed”, and opened the throttles for home. “Let’s get the hell out of here.” But the night wasn’t done with the airmen. After the initial marking run, the bombers had been instructed to circle the marking flares to await further instructions from the Main Force Controller. However, the radio frequency was somehow shared with a broadcast of American forces band music. It was a long half-hour before the Deputy Main Force Controller was able to take over. But the scene had been irrevocably set, leading to the bloodshed, the utter disaster that would unfold over Mailly-leCamp, as the tunes like ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas’ drowned out vital instructions to the pilots. The raiders were left exposed and circling around the target. As the Luftwaffe night fighters got a whiff of what was happening, they pounced. Forty-two

Lancasters were lost and 258 aircrew killed, 12 per cent of the force deployed, an unacceptable high rate of loss. Among them was Warrant Officer Leslie Harry Lissette. A mother lost a son. Florence Anne Dudfield, whose photo sat on the mantelpiece in the Lissette family home, lost a lover. And a young Brian lost an uncle. The story stirred the policeman in Brian. “I’d been researching the family tree. I had 55 pages of research dating back to the 1700s. “But it was the events of that night which hooked me.”

On fire

They’re recorded in ‘Battle Under the Moon’ by Squadron Leader Jack Currie DFC. “EM F-Fox was hit in the starboard wing by cannon shells from a night-fighter over the target. A second attack caused a fire in the bomb bay.” While the rest of the squadron scuttled back across the channel, F-Fox was on fire and limping home with an engine down. But out of a crisis, out of the flak, raking cannon fire, explosions, and flames, heroes were to emerge. As yet Brian was unaware just how far that would take him 70 years later. Next week: How an unlikely lad from a small New Zealand town became a war hero to a small French commune.

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Friday 11 December 2015

Family fun day launches new rocket slide

The final stages of the rocket slide coming together before tomorrow’s family fun day.

Astronauts, aliens and martians are expected to land at Memorial Park tomorrow to try out the new Rocket Slide at a family fun day opening the long-awaited monument. Children are being encouraged to dress in theme to be in to win great spot prizes, with the 11am- 2pm fun day featuring roving performers, storytelling and a free barbecue thanks to Project Tauranga partner Placemakers. Tauranga City Council Mayor Stuart Crosby says Memorial Park has had a rocket slide since the 1960s, “forming a big part of the childhood memories of many people who have grown up here”. And he has no doubt the new slide will be as

popular as the two previous incarnations. “The new Rocket Slide will be something really special for our city that is sure to become a firm favourite with both children and parents alike.” The new slide has been designed with input from council parks staff, and Placemakers Mount Maunganui providing construction materials and labour. The original rocket slide was replaced in 1985 and was due for renewal this year but had to be closed last October after failing a safety inspection. The new slide is built in a more prominent location nearer to the Memorial Park fountain. For more information on the fun day, visit www.tauranga.govt.nz

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decided at their 23 June meeting to retain the land where the Mount Library and Mount Plunket Preschool are, retain a park on the site, and dispose of 8,300m² of the commercial zoned land.

The land went on the market for sale or leasehold sale by closed tender on 2 September. Tenders closed 4pm on 1 October 2015. Council received multiple offers to purchase the land freehold.

Mayor Stuart Crosby said the sale was a great example of Tauranga City Council moving at a commercial pace to achieve a commercial outcome. “Following our community consultation process, the property went to market in early September. Council passed a resolution to sell part of the land on 12 October and settlement on the property was on 9 December – a great result for everyone involved,” Mr Crosby said. “Tauranga is truly on the path to becoming a globally competitive city, and the sale of 400-410 Maunganui Road shows how Council is working with our commercial industry to achieve this.” In February, Elected Members asked the community for their views on the future of the site as part of a strategic land review. Among the options for consideration was to sell part or all of the land. After considering the views and concerns from the public, Council

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Friday 11 December 2015

Women’s Triathlon

Miranda’s dream lets ladies tri In 2009 Tauranga woman Miranda Clark couldn’t run a kilometre and she hadn’t been on a bike for 10 years. Fast-forward six years and she’s offering Bay of Plenty women the chance to enter a local ladies’ triathlon that is affordable, accessible and gives gals a push to reunite themselves with exercise. Next February 21, the 2016 Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon will see more than 500 women enter as individuals, in a team, as mother and daughter, or a threegeneration group. “I’d participated in the Bendon triathlons many years ago and was on and off with triathlon,” says Miranda. “I’m kind of a big girl – I’ve always been overweight – and my friend and I sat and watched the half ironman in 2009 and both decided we wanted to do it in 2010.” This started her love for triathlon, and she joined the local tri club Triathlon Tauranga. “Then I got pregnant, left my corporate career; and I wanted to do something for ladies.” After the longstanding Bendon triathlon ceased to run, a national series triathlon for women in Tauranga got canned. “I was quite unhappy about this and I wanted to resurrect a local triathlon for women, with support from the club – and we created it.” “The club jumped on board and I went about building it from scratch.” Now, ladies are being encouraged to sign up for the 2016 Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon on February 21 – which is entry level grade and aims to get gals

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Kristen Retter, Catherine Stewart, Lynette Whitehead and Heather Clark at the finish line of last year’s Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon. participating. “My goal is we have a local community event, with community sponsors and it’s affordable – I’ve kept the entry fee as low as I can with the intention to never increase it.” The first year the event pulled 480 ladies, last year attracted 525 registrations – and for the third year Miranda wants to up the ante again. “Last year sponsors offered $18,000 worth of prizes, offering a spot prize for every third women entered,” says Miranda, who is very passionate about the sport. “There’s just something about a multiport – it mixes up your training so it keeps you interested; and the community and comradery of the event is amazing. “The passion from the ladies and them getting across that finishline with big smiles

– it’s something you cannot put a price on.” Miranda has struggled with “giving myself priority” – and says the triathlon is an event for busy ladies to make time for themselves without much hassle. “It’s something you can do with training a few hours a week, making it achievable.” “And it gives you a chance to say to your husband you want to do something for yourself; and training time gives you that head space.” Miranda even runs six weeks of free training sessions prior to the triathlon, which start Tuesday, January 12. “We teach entrants all about what to do in the water and how to swim and bike and such like.” To register and download training programmes, visit www.trichicks.co.nz

Sick Bay children get $70k boost Sick Bay of Plenty children have been given a $70,086 boost thanks to the annual Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board and Countdown have partnered in the appeal for the last eight years, with this year’s cheque presentation held at Bureta Park Countdown. BOPDHB CEO Phil Cammish says that Countdown’s support is truly valued. This year’s money will go towards a broad range of equipment,

says BOPDHB midwifery leader Margret Norris. “It’s for the sick children and babies in our hospitals in Tauranga and Whakatane, and also for our children in the community. “The extra funding allows us to buy more and cover a larger range of children.” This year’s purchases include a machine which regulates the administering of pain relief to children admitted to the Emergency Department; a vital signs patient monitoring machine with ECG connection; seated weighing scales; an X-ray unit; and a dental cart with dental light.

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Free Christmas candle movie Katikati’s St Peter’s Church is hosting a free movie night on Thursday, December 17 at its Beach Rd premise. Max Lucado’s ‘The Christmas Candle’ will show from 6pm.The movie is set in a fictional village of Gladbury, where every 25 years an angel visits a candlemaker and bestows a miracle upon whomever lights the Christmas candle. All are welcome.

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Talking about a civic heart Creative Tauranga and Baycourt are hosting a meeting this month for the art sector to come and talk to Tauranga City Council about what will help create a world class civic heart for the city. The meeting next Wednesday, December 16, from 4pm at Baycourt aims to be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a world class civic heart in the centre of the city. From this meeting and other feedback The Civic Space Options project will be

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14 developing masterplan options for the future that take into account the wider economic benefits of the options as well as investigating a range of funding options. Everyone is invited to a discussion about what it takes to create a civic heart and how to maximise the opportunities. To RSVP, email Kalena@ creativetauranga.org.nz or call Kalena on 07 928 0280.

Gift that keeps on giving If you’d like to gift something to friends and family they’ll definitely use while simultaneously helping other Bay families in their time of need – Waipuna Hospice has just the thing. The hospice’s newly designed 2015 tea towel has been launched – this year the quail is featured thanks to local artist Mandy Williams – and there’s a whopping 3000 printed. Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae says after selling 1500 units last Christmas, this year she’s cranked up the production line yet again. “Mandy has generously donated her artwork and helped in the design process; this year’s design features a rather gorgeous and chubby quail,” says Trish. The high quality 100 per cent cotton tea towels, printed here in Tauranga, are individually packaged with an attractive label, says Trish. “And they are gorgeous.” “They are pretty and affordable and are perfect for an elegant birthday present, thank you or Christmas gift; and easy to pop in the post.” Mandy generously lent her design for the tea towel, which Trish says suits hospice’s rural environment. “It’s just something that’s really nice but you’re not breaking the budget. “And it’s something that will always get used – a tea towel doesn’t go amiss.” The tea towels are on sale at Waipuna Hospice, their four Hospice Shops and selected retailers in Tauranga, Te Puna and Mount Maunganui. Check the hospice website for stockists.

Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae and, artist Mandy Williams, with the hospice’s newly designed tea towels for sale.

Extra perks from new taxi service Tauranga’s newest taxi service says they are offering cheaper, safer and more environmentally-friendly rides than their competitors, plus other customer service perks you won’t find anywhere else. Metro Cabs Limited, trading as Kuber Taxis, has begun operating in the city this week and will charge up to 20 per cent less than other local taxi firms. Company owner Neeraj Saily says Eftpos and credit card facilities are available in all of their hybrid vehicles so people won’t have to make a detour to an ATM machine on their way home. “Our drivers are very experienced and know most of the streets and businesses in town, and for out of town jobs our system is GPS equipped. “Several of our drivers have been driving taxis in Tauranga for a long time and we have hand-picked those who offer the very best customer service.” Unlike other firms, Neeraj says people can request their favourite Kuber driver when they phone to order their taxi – or they can call their favourite driver directly to make their booking. “Our prices are just $2.40/km plus a $2 flag fall and we charge the same rate no matter what time of

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“The large chain is the link our community has to this beautiful area. The stingray represents our harbour, and the abstract colours behind it are a representation of the exploding personality and soul of Tauranga people.” A big sun is indicative of Tauranga’s location on the east coast, among the first to see the sun rise. The trio managed to include an ode to local rugby in the design. “The blue is there for two reasons,” says Harley. “One being the Bay of Plenty Steamers colours, and the second being the sky.” Tautoko says they used a lot more paint than expected for the mural, and when they run out, it’s not a trip to the local hardware store for more. The paint is not available locally, being a specialty brand formulated specifically for street art. “It has lower pressure, so it’s easier to control the flow.” Papamoa locals William and Sophia Huang were among the first to see the park when it opened. Karolyn Timarkos Their verdict? “It’s cool.”

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Firewood for Grandma – it’s a cracker!

Lions Ken Evans, Tony Wilkinson, Bruce Furze, David Vincent, and Bruce Bolton at their wood yard.

What do you get Grandma for Christmas? If you want something to really spin her wheels next winter the Lions Club of Tauranga City Sunrise has the perfect gift – firewood, delivered and put snuggly in her shed to dry out during summer. Lion Ken Evans says the club has shifted to a new firewood chopping depot in Greerton – and they’re ready to deliver copious amounts of firewood and raise

money for the local foodbank. Ken says the club bought two 20ft shipping containers for all of their firewood cutting equipment at their new base and they’re sawing up wood faster than a bunch of beavers. The Lions sell 2m3 of firewood for $200 and deliver it free to your home within the city, with additional charges for further afield. “We did 130 loads of firewood last year – that’s two crates per delivery – that’s a lot of firewood,” says Ken, who says the club moved after their old Joyce Rd

farm base was sold. Ken says people are wisely stockpiling firewood for next winter. “We’ve got it half-dry and if they get in their sheds and dry it off it will be perfect for this winter.” Ken says it’s a present that will pay off. “It’s a great Christmas present for Grandma – what are you going to get her? Let’s get firewood and load it in the shed and she’ll be so happy.” And the Lions just love it, says Ken. “It’s comradeship, we get some exercise; and we make some money for the community.” Merle Foster

Insuring ‘since the Titanic’ Russel McManus has worked in the insurance industry “since the Titanic disaster”, according to BrokerWeb Risk Services account executive Keiran Vlietstra. “That’s the pot calling the kettle black,” Russell laughs. “He’s not a great deal younger than I am.” Russell began his career in insurance in 1963. The industry was more structured back then, he says and “things were done very correctly”. “To insure a car people had to prove they were worthy of a no-claim bonus and provide proof from a previous insurer. “When I started, there was a thing called a tariff that all the companies adhered to; a big giant Bible, like a book of rules.” Russell McManus with wife Helen at his retirement It laid down the rates charged for various types send-off at No 1 The Strand this week. of risks, and everybody “stuck to that rigidly”. “If you stepped out of line, you were reported to the 1970s” and now “insurers charge what they wish”. the Insurance Council, who sent you a nasty letter, or It varies considerably, which is why he advises people fined you.” shop around. Russell says the tariff was dispensed with “back in Russell worked throughout New Zealand – Timaru, Te Kuiti and Tauranga to name a few places – and internationally, including Papua New Guinea and Tonga, where he lived through “a couple of cyclones, an earthquake, and a possible volcanic eruption”. His PNG stint saw him having to dispose of 14 container loads of raw tobacco after the shipment was water-damaged in transit, meaning the tobacco pumped out ammonia. Russell was part of a team who took the containers to a dumpsite. “We used numerous 44 gallon drums of diesel, and burnt it, one-quarter of a million US dollars’ worth. It was pretty fragrant.” Russell has “a certain amount of trepidation” about retiring after 52 years, but is looking forward to embarking on an around-New Zealand trip.

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Facebook finance warning A new phenomena is becoming increasing popular amongst social media – Facebook financing.

Security Register securities over vehicles. “It worries me as a father and as a road user that people are begging for people to vendor finance vehicles that are unregistered, de-registered at times, written off damaged vehicles in order to take kids to school or get to work. “They are creating a ready market for stolen, un-roadworthy dangerous cars that are being financed in this manner with no proof of licence needed, and no legal link between car and driver.” Nick says one simple question to ask is: “If companies that understand risk and debtor behaviour refuse to finance these people into vehicles isn’t it crazy to risk your own money doing it?” “Also, if someone is selling a $4000 car for $2000 and you can pay it off, there is something wrong with it. No score or bargain is worth your life or that of other road users.”

More and more posts are appearing on social media pages reading similar to “car wanted, must have warrant or at least not de-reg, needed for young family can pay 100 per week, condition not important”. “Sometimes the posts will be on behalf of friends or loved ones and, although the intention seems to be charitable and innocent, there are real risks for those on both sides of the transaction,” warns EC Credit Control’s Bay of Plenty area manager Nick Kerr. “For the seller, if you have no formal agreement you have no rights of vehicle recovery should payment not be made, right to add late payment costs, no control over what modifications can be made to the vehicle while there is still money owing and no proof that the transaction even occurred.” Nick says there have been cases of theft accusations against purchasers that had paid deposits before the seller changed their mind. “When we are asked to pursue debts of this nature, it’s a nightmare. The time spent working it all out and gathering proof often eclipses the transaction amount. “You have to think, with all of the hundreds of vehicle financing options that are available, the prospective purchaser is either so credit unworthy that no one will finance them or they have fraudulent intentions,” warns Nick. “There is a reason why finance companies have ID checks, Veda credit checks and hold Nick Kerr wants people to protect themselves against any fraudulent deals. Personal Property

The long-term sickness income gap For many New Zealand households, nearly 100 per cent of the income coming into the home is being consumed in living expenses, rent or mortgage repayments. For a large number of those households, the income comes through personal effort. A recent Auckland University poll highlights that 53 per cent of employed 18-64-yearold respondents could not continue to pay all current household expenses after four weeks if off work due to sickness. Most people think their home is their most valuable asset when it usually is their lifetime income. So we insure our homes and cars but not our incomes. And 45 per cent of employed 18-64-yearolds think their home is their most valuable asset and only 24 per cent their lifetime income. But when told that $50,000 a year during 40 years equals $2 million before tax, then 46 per cent then said their lifetime income is their most valuable asset and 29 per cent said their home.

You are 2.2 times more likely to have someone unable to work for six months or more as a result of an illness than an accident. But yet one in five people thinks wrongly that ACC covers sickness.

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Tauranga Christmas Parade

Even the Grinch came out to see what all the fuss was about at the Tauranga Christmas Parade.

Marshall’s scenic amusements tooted along in the Tauranga Christmas Parade on Saturday.

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The Te Puke Scout Group toasted to Christmas as they took part in the Te Puke Christmas Parade on Saturday. Nothing could keep the Te Puke emergency services from showing their Christmas spirit at the parade in the township.

Katikati Christmas Parade Katikati Town Crier John Groves leads his town’s Christmas parade down Main St last Saturday

Bay of Plenty Pipes and Drums provide the iconic sound of bagpipes to the Katikati Christmas parade.

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Who said science isn’t fun?

Einstein said: “The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking”. Tauranga teen Clementine Davis agrees. “It’s really cool to be able to relate science to real life,” says Clementine. “You see it everywhere from the things you learn in Year 9 to the things you learn in Year 13. “It just doesn’t stop, there’s an endless amount of information.” The Year 13 Mount Maunganui College student is among 40 secondary school science or technology students selected to attend the inaugural Powering Potential event on December 13-17. The 17-year-old will fly alongside Tauranga Boys’ College student Devon Whitmore to Wellington for the inaugural event that invites students to network with scientists and seek

answers to New Zealand’s future scientific problems. Clementine isn’t sure what major issues facing NZ they’ll be finding answers Mount Maunganui College student Clementine to. But she sees Davis, 17, is heading to Wellington. pollution in Photo: Tracy Hardy. agriculture as to prepare herself for science at one of them. university, a Bachelor of Medicine “Farming through PETA is quite and Surgery. a major focus as well.” “I want to study bio medicine There’s been big ticks on at Auckland University and Clementine’s school reports from hopefully, fingers crossed, get into her science teachers since she surgery in my second year. It’s just started college. Clementine was something I’ve always been quite awarded top biology student in interested in and fascinated by. Year 12 and Year 13. “I stayed with a family on a This year, Clementine sat in French exchange and their all three science classes: biology, parents were cardiovascular chemistry, and physics. surgeons, and my friend’s dad is “Biology and chemistry are the a neuro surgeon. So I’ve got two I’m quite passionate about,” plenty of influences.” says Clementine. Physics was

Bay schools to net special education help Seven Bay of Plenty schools will participate in projects to better support children with special education needs, says MP Todd Muller. “We’ll work with the local Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour service to help educators and parents better meet the needs of young people with the highest needs and challenging behaviours,” says Todd. He says feedback from the recent Ministry of Education consultation process reveals the current

system of additional learning support is too complicated and people want easier access to appropriate support From mid-2016 a new streamlined approach will be rolled out to better support children and young people who are in need of additional learning support. In the meantime, 22 improvement projects will start in the coming weeks across NZ. “We’re looking to train, coach and better support approximately 30 adults supporting the young people in the Bay,” says Todd. “This will benefit learners, parents, and teachers as struggling children will receive the help they need sooner.” “Their feedback has driven these projects and I am confident our child-centred approach will deliver for children needing extra help.” These projects are part of the Government’s focus to deliver better education services for every child.

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The Tina Peet School of Dance and the Kimberly Amrein Dance School are joining forces with Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums for an end-of-year performance of ‘The Bee & the Butterfly’. Celtic dancers and live musicians bring to life the story of Brian the bee and his insect friends as they work together to save the life of the beautiful butterfly, Sarita. Based on the book by well-known New Zealand storyteller/author The Gardener, the performance is suitable for all ages. The Bee & the Butterfly is on at Baycourt on Friday, December 18 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are available on Ticketek or at Baycourt for $15 per person.

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Top 10 Must-Dos you just must do!

Look at Leisure Island (Moturiki)? How can you not go there?

swim by Leisure (Moturiki) Island – the water is crystal clear and warm at this time of year. Papamoa is also the place to be. Walk Papamoa Hills and go mountain bike Summerhill’s recreation trails – the fresh oxygen will reinvigorate the mind, body and soul! Build a fire down on Pukehina’s waters’ edge – it will make for a memorable night. Take the marshmallows and a picnic dinner and the kids will have a ball.

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Getting a glimpse of White Island is something you will cherish.

night for adults and free for children aged under 16. Bookings are not required – just turn up and pitch your tent, for a maximum threenight stay. The council-run McLaren Falls Hostel sleeps 16 and offers bathroom and basic

kitchen facilities. Backpacker beds are $21 per night for adults and $16 for children aged under 16. Visit http://www.bayofplentynz. com/main/mclaren-falls/ for more information. The park features walking and hiking tracks, free

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So what would be the things to explore which are absolutely must-dos? Here’s what The Weekend Sun reckons are the top destinations you just have to knock off while you’re here… Get stuck into the Kaimai Ranges – whether it’s an afternoon hunt or a leisurely stroll on the Department of Conservation tracks. There are many tracks near Katikati

which cater to all fitness levels. Make a splash in the pristine waters – the Western Bay has some of the most picturesque and successful spots to go fishing. We recommend getting out in the Tauranga Harbour at least with a rod and some softbait. There’s only one way to describe it – magic! And you might catch your dinner too. And you have to walk Mauau – around it and up and down it – the beauty will not cease to amaze you! And make sure you stroll along Mount Main Beach and have a

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Lake McLaren trout numbers ‘jump’ The trout population in Lake McLaren and the Ruahihi Canal in the lower Kaimai Ranges has just risen by a few hundred fish.

He says that 700 is, in fact, quite a high stocking rate compared with some of Fish & Game’s larger releases into the Rotorua lakes, but it doesn’t necessarily equate Fish & Game has to a high catch released 700 trout into rate. the lake and canal this Lake McLaren week – and Fish & offers yearGame officer Mark round fishing Sherburn says the with a bag fishery is an excellent limit of two one which can even trout and no be said to be a little size restriction. under-used from a There are plenty fishing perspective. of spots for fly or “It doesn’t come under spin fishing from the the same sort of pressure as shore but fishing from more popular spots around motorised craft is not Rotorua, so an angler can be permitted. assured of being able to get out Mark says for families and fish a peaceful and idyllic spot. visiting the lake, a family Young trout being fin-clipped before licence, which permits two “Another big plus is the clear release in the Lake McLaren and the adults and two children or water which means that fish are Ruahihi Canal this week. very visible – they can often be grandchildren to fish under seen mooching around the shallows on the hunt for the one licence is a “great value option”. some food.” But for information on licences, including The lake and canal are an ideal place to take Short Break and Long Break ones which children to introduce them to trout fishing using cater for holidaymakers, see some easy spin fishing techniques, says Mark. http://fishandgame.org.nz/licences

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Have a go at white water adventuring Anyone from beginners to veterans who have an interest in white water adventure and canoe slalom have the opportunity to take part in a canoe slalom New Zealand training camp. The second camp is on Tuesday, January 12, on the

Tarawera River in Kawerau. Coaches will be finalised depending on numbers but will include Martin Hammer, Jimy Bercon and New Zealand head coach Aaron Osborne. Training begins at 9am and

participants are expected to meet at the rugby clubrooms at Firmin Field Kawerau. If interested, go to www.slalomnz.org.nz for a membership form. Numbers will be strictly limited, so register before January 1.

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One of life’s treats, what an experience I’d driven past it, beneath it, dozens of times over the years. But I was always too busy running from Karangahake’s damp, dark, spooky clutches to stop and explore.

of the old, mossy, overgrown Caversham tunnel in Dunedin and being dared by an older brother to step inside. It dripped, it slavered. I was sure it would eat me. It was a phobia that would stay with me. Now I was standing at the mouth of another rail tunnel, but not with a child’s trepidation. I can see the tunnel taper off to a pin hole of light at the other end. To enjoy the What first fascinated were the tunnel, it’s better to understand it. steel trusses of the rail bridge that The brochures say its 1.1km long traverse the Ohinemuri River and – to be pernickety it’s 14 metres disappear into the canyon walls short of that at 1086m. of the Karangahake It was started in 1900 to Gorge. supersede the packhorses. The bridge once It’s carved straight carried the trains, through solid rock and that carried the ore, lined with a million bricks, that carried the give or take a few. It was a gold; that carried the big dig, it took five years. country. No longer, I still have to confront but the history is still the lingering fear, the alive, exciting and claustrophobia, so I step romantic. into my fear behind a And after all, the bunch of smiling, laughing gorge that was gouged Polynesian kids and I’m by the river has been immediately treated to one voted one of the “14 of life’s moments. wonders of New One of the girls ahead Zealand and one decides to test the tunnels of the 101 MustTake a wander under a mountain, through a acoustics by humming Do’s for Kiwis.” mountain. It’s the Karangahake Gorge rail tunnel. That sold it for me, so one day I did make the time and I did stop. In winter the gorge is almost sinister. It’s something quite different, stunningly beautiful different, when spring and summer cast a light show down the canyon, off the rock faces and into the swirling depths. But it was the rail tunnel that was the magnet for me, as have obsolete rail tunnels before it. I can still remember as a nipper standing mesmerised with fear at the mouth

Cruise around and take a good look... Separated by a glistening harbour, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui offer an idyllic lifestyle in a region bathed in sunshine. Tauranga Harbour is a popular stopover for cruise ships, and it’s also the departure point for cruises and fishing charters. On the other side of the harbour, the isthmus of Mount Maunganui is named for the hill that rises dramatically from the coast – known to Maori as ‘Mauao’. The Bay offers some amazing beach life, in all

senses of the word. Meet some new friends with dolphin tours in Tauranga or try your hand at sailing, windsurfing or kayaking. Mount Maunganui also offers people the chance to ride a wave like a pro. For a bit of history, why not check out The Historic Village on 17th Ave or the Elms Mission Station in Tauranga? Head to Te Puke to experience leisure park fun or explore the kiwifruit at the uniquely Kiwi attraction Kiwi 360.

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The Sole Man is back The Shoebox in Downtown the Mount is based on the European ‘heel bars’ that sprung up throughout Europe in the late 1950s.

The Shoebox owner and operator Barney Tizzard is bringing ‘while you wait’ service to The Mount.

Owner and operator Barney Tizzard says: “When they invented the stiletto heel, women would get their heels caught in the gratings on the pavements of Europe”. “With many ladies in need of help fast, the concept of the ‘while you wait’ heel bar was born.” The Shoebox offers key-cutting, engraving, watch battery replacement, transponder chipped car keys, and on-site pressure tests (excluding dive watches). “It’s our friendly ‘while you wait’ service, at no extra charge, that gives us the edge over other competitors,” says Barney. Bringing this service to the Mount makes it easy for Barney’s customers to drop in and get their repairs done quickly. Barney has more than 21 years’ experience and is fully certified in the shoe repair trade, so let him take care of things for you.

Aquarest: Redefining your future Penny Lucas plays in the water, trains in the water and works in the water. She is a disciple of AquaResist – a pool-based method of fitness and rehabilitation, the perfect workout for everyone. Penny is an impressive advertisement for her business and lifestyle. She’s a vibrant, sparkling, smiling, trim, fit 55-yearold who belies her years. The programme comprises a variety of exercise techniques, each designed to enable clients to develop strength, flexibility, and mobility of the body while actively stimulating the mind. Water is the perfect medium for an exercise regime for weight loss, injury, illness rehabilitation (stroke, dementia, heart attack, Parkinson’s disease),

and general health and wellbeing, or to quickly build muscle and tone. Penny holds several AquaRest classes at the Mount Hot Pools every week, and she says Aquarest has a proven record of exceptional outcomes. Penny can be contacted at aquaresistnz@gmail.com or 021 075 8265.

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P3 Research – Tauranga is an independent clinical research company dedicated to performing high quality clinical studies. They perform clinical trials for local and international pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations, and individual researchers. The company has just received a Clinical Research Site Award for their participation in a migraine study. The award was given by INC Research to recognise the accomplishments and contributions made by the company. P3 Research – Tauranga Research Manager Katie Kennett says: “The INC team members said we ‘successfully screened and enrolled at the highest level for the Migraine study across Australia and New Zealand’”. The local business was approached by the North Carolina-based international research company INC to help with the Migraine study, and was impressed by the high quality of the date P3

INC Research clinical research associate Rayone Christante, and the team from P3 Research, Patsy Roussel , Nell Ager, Dianne Ward, Paul Noonan, and Katie Kennett with their award. Photo: Tracy Hardy. Research – Tauranga produced. “They asked us to help because the study was having difficulty in Australian and Chile. We helped them and the data we collected showed we were ‘dedicated to excellence’,” says Katie. Katie is looking forward to seeing the results of the study, which was looking at a treatment for migraine, although when that will be she can’t say. “It’s the million-dollar

question…the data gets sent off and then we have to wait patiently for the results.” And patience is often required. Katie says it could be “months, or even years” before they hear back. P3 Research – Tauranga has now established a strong collaboration with INC Research. “It has provided a strong platform to support patient recruitment and the on-going collection of high quality data,” says Katie.

Take your skin care to Tauranga’s specialists Summer in the Bay is a time of outdoor pleasure with so much opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

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during the next month, ready to start in the New Year, when she will be able to with your skin checks and any of your skin troubles. Susan has a background This summer take care to look of experience in skin cancer after your skin and consider clinics, paediatric dermatology, catching up with the Skin psoriasis, contact dermatitis Centre to get that all important (skin allergy), urticaria, skin check, or help with that biologic clinics and skin skin problem you’ve been surgery. putting off getting sorted out. An advocate of being The Skin Centre has a new sunsmart, she’s also keen on dermatology specialist Dr Susan early skin cancer diagnosis and Simpkin, who has recently The Skin Centre’s new dermatology treatment. returned from overseas specialist specialist Dr Susan Simpkin is looking Susan will be joining a strong dermatology training in Lincoln, team of dermatologists at forward to meeting the Tauranga UK. the Skin Centre with good community. Photo: Uno Magazine/Cameron Neate. Prior to Susan completed resources at their fingertips advanced dermatology training including six operating theatres for skin surgery. in Waikato Hospital and Auckland City Hospital. Being sun smart is not just ‘slip, slop, slap’. It’s also She’ll be arriving in Tauranga with her family about self-skin examination – checking your own skin regularly for any new or changing lesions. Be proactive and get your skin checked if you’re not sure about a mole or a lesion that hasn’t healed. Susan is looking forward to meeting her new patients at the Skin Centre.

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A gift to take the pain away If you, or someone you know, suffers from painful arthritis, night cramps or swollen feet and hands, a gift of an Aircycle could be just the Christmas present you are looking for. It’s small enough to post and simple to use.

This New Zealand invention has helped thousands of New Zealanders for years. “I used the Aircycle recently during a 26-hour flight,” says Tess Rowley. “I’ve previously had problems on flights with swollen feet and ankles. “This time, I skipped off the plane feeling great.” Painful feet can be a thing It’s a great circulation booster, of the past with an Aircycle. helps relieve joint and muscle

pain, strengthen leg muscles to help support and protect joints and improve balance and mobility. The Aircycle keeps people moving while they sit. If kept by a comfortable chair and used several times a day, results are quickly noticeable. “My leg muscles are so much stronger,” says a 93-year-old “and now I sleep better, undisturbed by night cramps”. The exercises not only work foot, knee and hip joints but also move the lower back and core muscles to strengthen backs. The Aircycle has a lifetime guarantee, is washable, folds up to pop in your pocket – or a Christmas stocking! An Aircycle could be the best present you buy this year. It may not just take the pain out of Christmas, but give you lasting health benefits. Aircycles are available in pharmacies. For more information and orders, visit

www.aircycle.co.nz, call 04 569 5013 or post $39.90 to Aircycle, PO Box 45105, Waterloo, Lower Hutt.

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Easing those puffy ankles – Part 2 My 60th birthday present was a trip to India with my son touring the country on classic Royal Enfield motorcycles. What an experience.

On my return Janelle gave me a long list of people who had called in response to the column I’d written on puffy ankles. To re-read the column, either call me or go to www.abundant.co.nz. Then click on weekly newsletters and go to Archive. Feel free to call me if you want to discuss this. Poor circulation is often caused by the slow deterioration of our finest capillaries. Beds of tiny capillaries deliver oxygen and nutrients to our cells. Pressure

within our blood vessels forces the fluid (water) in our blood into the spaces between our cells. Our lymphatic vessels then collect this fluid and return it to general blood circulation. In some people there is a failure in the lymphatic system, but for most the problem is blood vessels’ walls losing their normal structure. Think of your blood vessels like a green garden hose. The white webbing provides strength for the hose while the green material its flexibility. In our blood vessels the protein

collagen is like the white webbing while elastin is the green part. Collagen gives strength, elastin the flexibility. Most blood vessel deterioration is due to poor collagen formation making blood vessels lose strength. Everything starts with a good diet but we need to target the food compounds needed to make and protect collagen. These include everything from humble vitamin C, bioflavonoids and grape antioxidants especially grape seed extract and resveratrol. Give me a call if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz

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St John’s maintains their service’s cardiac survival rates St John’s latest Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry annual report reveals the emergency ambulance service has maintained a 15 per cent survival rate for patients treated for cardiac arrest. Numbers to survive a cardiac arrest are universally low. Of 38 people

treated for cardiac arrest by St John each week, 12 are successfully resuscitated and transported to hospital and six will later survive to be discharged. The new OHCA data confirms St John’s clinical processes continue to be of a high standard and compare

favourably with similar ambulance services internationally. St John benchmarks itself ambulance services including Ambulance Victoria in Australia and London Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom, which both have 10 per cent survival rates.

Walking programme recognised

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Sport Bay of Plenty has been recognised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission for its outstanding Virtually on Track and City on its Feet programmes, which aim to bring people closer to nature and to spend more time walking. NZWAC chief executive Mark Neeson says they both promote walking as a great way to connect with the outdoors, with others, and be healthy. “Both projects align with NZWAC’s ongoing efforts to promote walking for its health and social benefits.”

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Liquid democracy and climate change What’s the best target to set for our emissions reduction? I ventured into new territory last week as I sent 1000 random locals in the electorate a text message asking for their feedback on the Government’s plan to reduce its emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 – is it too high, about right, too little, or don’t know? Your feedback was fascinating – 32 per cent thought we should be more ambitious. Another 32 per cent believed it was about right and 23 per cent thought it was too high, while 13 per cent didn’t know. In essence this confirms that the Government’s position

reflects the average opinion of the Bay. While New Zealand’s emissions are small on a global scale (0.15 per cent), we are determined to make a strong contribution to the international effort. Almost 80 per cent of our electricity already comes from renewable energy and around half of our emissions are from agriculture, where there are not yet cost effective technologies to reduce emissions. But we are working to change that. The Government will invest $20 million during four years in the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases, which works to reduce emissions from livestock, cropping and rice production.

We’ve also advocated at the recent Paris Climate Change Conference for an end to fossil fuel subsidies and to finding a pathway to limiting global temperature rise to no more than two degrees Celsius. Global fossil fuel subsidies amounted to US$500 billion in 2014 and that needs to change. It makes no sense to be calling for emissions reductions on one hand, while subsidising emissions on the other. Inevitably, we have pockets of people in society who’ll fundamentally disagree with each other. The challenge for the Government

is to hear out those different sides and charter a path forward, similar to what we see here with addressing how our pollution is affecting climate change. It’s exciting to find new ways of connecting with people in the electorate. If anyone is keen to share their opinion on the survey, feel welcome to text an option to: 021 178 8671. I’ll keep the survey open for another couple weeks. Thanks to all who participated and shared their thoughts. Hearing from you is a valuable way to help me best reflect the voices of the community.

Putting your voice to our village’s future Recently, our councillors agreed in principle to sell a piece of land at the Historic Village to TECT to enable them to build a community hub. The proposal is now out about 4790m2 located on the eastern portion of the Historic Village located at 159 17th Ave. The land is zoned commercial business. TECT also propose to partly develop an adjoining 4084m2 of land as a non-exclusive area which will remain as green space. More information can be found on Tauranga City Council’s website. I recently had the privilege of handing out medals to the Bay of Plenty recipients at New Zealander of the Year Awards. It highlighted some of the good work that goes on in our community, much of it under the radar. I also attended the Western Bay of Plenty Volunteer Excellence Awards and was impressed with the variety of volunteer work and commitment made by people in our region. Thank you to every volunteer who contributes to making our community a better place to live in.

Fashion Fiesta fundraiser The Fashion Fiesta fundraising event has become so popular for the Turning Point Trust, they’re going to start holding them every four to five weeks. About 300 people attended the last sale, and they’re expecting another big turnout for next week’s sale. On offer will be preloved women’s clothing in excellent condition with label, designer, and popular fashion brands available for purchase. Bettie Munroe vintage inspired NZ made clothing, Anna Stretton, and Wallis are just some of the designer labels on offer in pristine condition at a bargain price. All items are just $5, cash only. To allow people to schedule the sale around their Christmas staff functions and shopping, the next Fashion Fiesta is on Thursday, December 10 from 2pm-6pm at the Historic Village, with signposts directing shoppers through the village.

Gifting festive happiness The ladies at Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild wanted to make Christmas a little cheerier for those in need. On Wednesday they gifted a tree and decorations to Tauranga Women’s Refuge. “We wanted to give them something nice to put into the house,” says committee member Pam Porter. “We embroidered little Christmas stockings and put them on the tree, together with other decorations.” The guild has more than 80 members, and everyone played a part in the gift. Embroidery sessions were held at the newly renovated Tauranga Rowing Club. “It’s absolutely beautiful, and the ladies enjoy the nice new surrounding,” says Pam.

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Build with quality workmanship Jason Ponder and Reuben Anderson say an open home is a great opportunity for locals to check out the high build quality delivered by Build Style Developments. Build Style Developments have just completed a build at 141 Condor Drive, Pyes Pa, and are holding an open home this Saturday from 10am-3pm to show what standard of build locals can expect from Build Style. “It’s a three-bedroom, twobathroom, open-plan living home with a double garage, finished in a black brick and white weatherboard cladding,” says Jason.

“Our level of fitout is above average, with Methven tapware throughout the home, 36-oz carpet with 11mm underlay, designer kitchen, top quality appliances, and a level 5 wall and ceiling finish.” “It’s often difficult to know who to trust when sourcing a building company to work with for the first time, so this is a great opportunity to see the quality of the workmanship you’ll get with Build Style Developments,” says Jason. The open home is at 141 Condor Drive, Pyes Pa, just off the end of Inverness Drive, on Saturday, December 12 from 10am-3pm. For more information, phone Jason on 021 276 6337.

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Don’t get caught short when buying Becoming a first home owner is a wonderful romantic notion, but it demands serious saving, serious planning, and serious budgeting. Here are some pointers. Set a savings goal for a deposit. You will probably require a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the amount you are borrowing. For a house worth $500,000 you’ll need to save a deposit of at least $100,000. Loans for more than 80 per cent of a property’s value tend to have higher charges. A KiwiSaver of at least three years may be eligible for a KiwiSaver HomeStart grant, up to $5,000 towards an older, existing home, or up to $10,000 towards a newly built home. You’ll probably traipse through dozens of open homes before finding the right place. Be just as thorough choosing your mortgage provider. Interest rates, fees, and flexibility will determine how much a mortgage costs you and when it will be paid off. Shop around or use a mortgage broker. Before putting pen to a sale agreement or mortgage paperwork run it before a lawyer. They will also handle the conveyancing, the documentation attached to a sale. Fees vary so shop around. It may seem like too much trouble but builder’s reports and LIMs are critical. A builder’s report can

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It’s the festive season – and many Bay homeowners will be pulling out the Christmas lights to hang up in and on their homes this silly season.

But how safe are your dusty old twinklers that go on the tree or hang off the balcony? Work Safe NZ’s website Energy Safety has some tips on how to ensure your Christmas lights – for outside and

inside the home – can be used without risk. Consumers need to make sure they are buying approved Christmas lights and to prevent fires or shocks; and these lights must be used safely. Lights with plugs that are not designed for use in New Zealand should be avoided. Here are some safety tips. Don't buy or use Christmas lights – or other electronic goods – that do not have the normal plug you would use at home, or are supplied with a travel adaptor to fit the socket outlet, have a cord that extends up (rather than down) from the plug or a plug with no covering insulation

extending half way up the two plug pins, or have been specifically prohibited in NZ. If you have an older light set which has bulbs that operate at 230V (mains voltage), connect your lights to an Residual Current Device. The RCD will turn the power off if things go wrong, reducing the risk of a fatal electric shock. If you don’t own an RCD already, you can buy one from any hardware or electronic store. Check all lights – both old and new – for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. If you’re unsure about their safety, have them checked by a licensed electrical worker. Replace bulbs with ones of the same voltage and wattage. The wrong bulbs could cause overheating and start a fire. Always switch off and unplug light strings before replacing bulbs.

Turn off all Christmas lights when you go to bed or leave the house. If the lights develop a fault, they could start a fire. A tingling sensation is usually a warning of danger. If you get a tingle from your lights or something touching them. For example, Christmas decorations on the tree (inside), the house down pipe (outside), turn the lights off immediately and get them checked by a licensed electrical worker. If you are using Christmas lights outside, check labels to make sure they are suitable for outside use, and read all instructions carefully before installing your lights. Clean the outside of your house before installing the lights. Spider webs, leaves and any other debris are a potential fire hazard. Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house walls or other firm supports to protect the lights from wind damage. Use specially insulated clips to hold them in place and mount them out of reach. Some Christmas lights are not suitable for repeated use and should be safely disposed of when no longer required. To learn more, see www.energysafety.govt.nz

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Syd’s home drips with festivity And then into his soul it seems. Syd Reid’s always excessive at have built our stock over the years. Christmas. He’s been that way for years. It’s“We a fairly big investment – I would hate That’s what people keep telling him. “Good God, you’ve overdone it again Syd,” they say. But in the nicest and most grateful of ways because Syd lights up their lives. Syd and Jean Reid have a propensity for Christmas lights. They have hundreds of metres of lights, probably kilometres. “It’s difficult to calculate although a string of lights is 30 metres long and we have 10 to start with.” And that’s Bayswater Village’s good fortune. Because every year for 11 years village residents Syd and Jean have put in two long days to light up the retirement home. The place is dripping with festivity. “We enjoy the lights immensely; we love the joy they bring and we love Christmas.” It’s a passion born decades ago. “It started when our kids were small and we now have a 56-year-old daughter.” They owned a large property at Matamata and strung lights between the trees. “But the lights grew a mind of their own and crept around the house,” says Syd.

to think how much. Definitely not hundreds of dollars’ worth.” So it’s thousands, many thousands. “If you kept tabs on how much you spent you wouldn’t do it,” says Syd. But when the lights are up and the switch is thrown, it’s payback time. “It’s the look on people’s faces. Boy, what a joy! It’s what keeps us going every year.” That’s what illuminates Bayswater, that’s what lights up the residents. Every morning at about 8am Syd wanders up to the community centre and flicks the lights on. Twelve hours later he wanders back and switches them off. “We don’t like waste.” Will Bayswater being billing him for the drain on electricity? “Nuh, I would give them a kick in the butt if they did,” he laughs. A Christmassy kick of course. One night before Santa, the Reid’s will take a busman’s holiday. They’ll drive up to a cul-desac in Maungatapu to see a neighbourhood Christmas lights display. “Yes, we go and have a look, it’s wonderful.” Hunter Wells

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What are homeowners asking their builder? During recent years I’ve noticed the flavour of the conversations with builders are changing, as owners challenge the norm, seek greater detail to the contract wording, construction process and consumer protection matters. Here’s two common questions. Who pays for tea breaks? The building contract will state the builder is entitled to remuneration for work done. But when no progress is

made during a tea break who pays for this? Traditionally, it has always been considered a cost to the job and therefor is a chargeable item. A cost reimbursement contract with four carpenters having two 10-minute breaks each day during a construction period of five-six months is a lot of money. Just as employees are entitled to two 10-minute breaks under employment law, the contracting and employed workers are entitled to the same. The trick is to manage the 10-minute

breaks, so they do not become 15-20 minute breaks. The second common question is: I’ve paid a deposit on the building contract, but things have not gone to plan so can I get it back? Homeowners should not be committing to a building contract until funding or other critical matters to the project have been confirmed. Most building contracts will state the builder is entitled to keep any deposit paid, if the builder has incurred costs associated to getting to contract stage such as administration or design then they are entitled to remuneration for this.

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Spinach is super for summer pesto I was looking for an alternative pesto to basil, to use up my abundance of spinach and keep on top of the supply from my garden this summer. This vibrant green spinach pesto is a great way to use your spinach up and sneak this vitamin and fibre-packed leafy vegetable into your family’s diet. This pesto is great tossed through pasta, or boiled baby potatoes and even spread over grilled chicken or steak. It can even be used as great dip on your nibbles plater, or on toasted ciabatta and is even better on pizza instead of a tomato base. Spinach pesto • ¼ cup pine nuts and chopped walnuts mixed • About 6 cups baby spinach • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese • 5 fresh mint leaves • Juice and zest on one lemon • Salt and black pepper Method Place the nuts in the food processor and blend until they start to break down.

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Take a picnic five nights before Christmas What a setting for a picnic. Within the shadows of one of New Zealand’s finest Georgian houses and oldest historic buildings, the sun filtered by the towering oaks and Norfolk pines, Christmas carols will be blended with the ambience of a Sunday evening in Tauranga. Sounds perfect. And it’s a special event organised by The Friends of the Elms. The gates at the Elms will be thrown open at 5pm on Sunday, December 20 for families to throw

down a picnic blanket on the lawns and listen to a special carol service from 7pm. The Reverend Adrienne Bruce will deliver the Christmas story interspersed with carols sung by her parishioners of St John’s Otumoetai. Mary, Joseph and a donkey will assist the understanding of the story. The event is free but the Friends would like people to bring a Christmas gift for a boy, to be passed onto the Salvation Army. The service will last 45 minutes.

A sausage sizzle for a foodbank donation Katikati Pakeke Lions are having a sausage sizzle outside Katikati Countdown today and tomorrow from 10am-4pm to collect groceries for the

local foodbank. The Lions will be encouraging shoppers to add one or two items to their shopping trolleys for the collection.

Last year more than three trailer loads of groceries and hundreds of dollars in cash were collected. The Lions hope this spontaneous generosity extends this year.

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Counting up community food support for families Countdown is teaming up with Good Neighbour to collect food for families in need in the community. The collection began with frozen foods and meat on December 4, but as the partnership develops this will extend to other products, fresh produce and bakery items. Following this initial collection, Good Neighbour will expand their

collection to include all five Countdown stores in Tauranga. “We are excited to add Countdown to our donor partners. This will enable us to increase our recovery of food, which is currently two tonnes per week, and improve the

variety and quantity of food we provide to our existing 26 charities,” says Good Neighbour manager John Paine. “We will also be able to add more charities and better resource them to assist those in need in our community.” NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell, a strong advocate for food waste

Jackie Paine of Good Neighbour loading the truck with the food donations.

minimisation, approached Countdown on behalf of Good Neighbour to promote the creation of this new relationship. “I’m keen to continue supporting charities like the Good Neighbour and facilitating responsible retailers and wholesalers of food as they look to minimise food waste,” says Clayton. “Together we can make a positive difference in the lives of the most vulnerable in our society.” To celebrate the start of their partnership with Good Neighbour, Countdown has donated $500 worth of groceries, and $500 of Countdown vouchers to help Good Neighbour support the Tauranga community.

Chocolate waka docks in Tauranga

Tauranga residents may have seen the Fijian voyaging waka Uto ni Yalo in Tauranga Harbour this month, while on her return voyage home after bringing a tonne of cocoa beans to Wellington from Bougainville. The beans in 30kg bags were couriered from the wharf in Wellington by bicycle to the Wellington Chocolate Factory in Te Aro where they are being roasted, cracked, winnowed, conched and tempered into artisan chocolate. The Bougainville bars should be released in the next two weeks, says Gabe Davidson at the Wellington Chocolate Factory. They’re just waiting for wrappers from the printer. “The wrapper itself it will be a first for us. It will be double-sided, designed to peel off. “On the back will be a photographic summation of the journey, with text and a link to the blog,” says Gabe. The tonne of beans produced 12,000 limited edition chocolate bars. There’s 450 bars going to the kickstarter backers of the project and

some will be for sale, either through the factory or online. “We will be giving a lot of bars back to the farmers in Bougainville, many of whom have never tasted their own chocolate,” says Gabe. “This was never intended to be a financially viable way of transporting beans, but now that we’ve proved we can do it, there are other waka in the South Pacific that have a much bigger cargo hold and can sail with less crew.” The Wellington Chocolate Factory hopes to revive the Bougainville cocoa industry which died along with about 20,000 Bougainvilles during an 11-year civil war which ended in 2001. For the Fijians it’s a revival of a pre-European maritime presence and skillset. Uto skipper Angelo Smith and others on board are in the process of reviving the pre-European navigation skills. The stay in Tauranga enabled them to catch up with local navigator Jack Thatcher. The voyage to NZ took 29 days, landing at New Plymouth on October 20. “We are looking forward to being home for Christmas.”

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Please do drive merrily round our roundabouts The Senior Sergeant was thunderstruck…momentarily.

a couple of black spots. He fingers the roundabout outside the Bayfair mall. “Some impatient peak time motorists coming up Girven Rd to the roundabout and wanting to exit into Maunganui Rd dodge the bottleneck in the right lane by using the left lane. “It’s illegal and dangerous.” Police nobbled 30 offenders in an hour-long stakeout one morning. Each was fined $150 for misuse of a traffic lane. “It’s blatant offending, not someone making a mistake. And it’s accident promoting.” The other trouble spot is peak time traffic approaching the roundabout on State Highway 29A off Poike Rd and turning left towards the city. “Because of the congestion some motorists are overtaking stationary or slow traffic in the left lane, crossing a median strip onto the wrong side of the road on a blind bend and once on the roundabout turning left from a right hand lane. It’s quite dangerous and illegal, Ian. Hunter Wells

That’s because I’d just confessed to a traffic policeman that, as a licensed driver, I was unclear about the road rules for negotiating a roundabout. In a city of roundabouts that’s untenable. “Give me your licence,” says Tauranga Road Policing Manager Ian Campion. “And if you answer the questions correctly you will get it back.” The good-natured exchange came on the back of disturbing research from Lower Hutt, which shows seven out of 10 motorists driving straight through a roundabout didn’t indicate before exiting. Drivers turning right were marginally better, but most did not signal correctly. Lower Hutt research, yes, but a national problem apparently. The culprits, apparently, are the older drivers who sat their licences decades ago. Younger drivers have the rules instilled and know-how on to behave on a roundabout. A Wellington driving instructor says older people just don’t get it, are lazy or have fallen into bad habits. Police there are handing out picture cards to educate rather than punish them. “I think the vast majority of Tauranga people are pretty good when Senior Constable it comes to behaviour Bronie Loynes on roundabouts,” says at the Bayfair Ian, despite the city’s roundabout. demographics. But there are

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Cody Cooper gears up for title It’s going to take a lot to stop Bay of Plenty’s Cody Cooper again this summer. The Honda Racing Team rider from Mount Maunganui was at his imperious best as he soared away with a hat-trick of wins in the MX1 class at last weekend's annual Auckland Motocross Championships at Harrisville. It possibly sent out a few warning signals to his rivals with the start of the four-round New Zealand Motocross Championships just a couple of months away. Next best in this premier class at Harrisville was 20-year-old apprentice builder Hamish Harwood, now based in Waitakere, who finished runner-up to Cody each time, with Motueka’s former grand prix racer and former world No 2 Josh Coppins claiming the third step on the podium. “I’m pretty happy with my day,” says 32-year-old Cody. “Normally I’m a bit sketchy around this track, but I felt right at home. The Honda CRF450 bike was unreal. The Ohlins suspension did a great job and it was very confidenceinspiring, even when the track got rough at the end of the day.” The national MX1 champion says he believes he’s ready now to defend his New Zealand crown. “I feel really strong. I understand there will be quite a few top Australians coming

across the Tasman to challenge me this year and I say ‘bring it on’. I hope they bring their ‘A’ game with them because they're going to need it.” It was a glorious weekend too for fellow Honda Racing Team rider Trent Collins. The 16-year-old from Cambridge rode both days, winning the junior 14-16 years’ 250cc class on Saturday, then backing that up by finishing fourth overall in the senior MX2 grade the following day. “I think I’m heading in the right direction with my preparation for the upcoming senior nationals. I’m still young enough to be eligible to race the junior competition and I will race the junior nationals next April, but I’m also going to race as many senior MX2 races as I can in the meantime. “I need to be stepping up to race the seniors in MX2 to give myself stiffer competition,” says the Cambridge High School Year 10 pupil. Greg Taipari

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Stop the secret water meetings In his column, Tauranga MP Simon Bridges (Sunlive November 30) says the ‘Keep Water Kiwi’ adverts are: “Extreme and pretty silly”, and responds to a question: “Are Maori claiming ownership?” by saying that’s wrong and ‘No, that'll never happen’. The Freshwater Iwi Leaders Group is claiming ownership of water. This group has set out a strategy on its website of the steps it is taking to make it happen. The Freshwater Iwi Leaders Group also wants a $1 billion fund of public money to teach tribal members resource management skills. Mr Bridges claimed Dr Muriel Newman, one of the forces behind the Keep Water Kiwi adverts, ‘got a lot of people worked up’ over the Foreshore and Seabed ‘and they have been proved wrong’. However, the existence of about 40 live claims by

tribal groups to the marine and coastal area around New Zealand shows that Dr Newman was indeed devastatingly correct, and Maori claims continue unabated. Dr Newman was also correct in drawing attention to widespread public opposition to an attempt by the Maori Party to entrench the Treaty of Waitangi in the Constitution through the Constitutional Advisory Panel. Government has remained strangely silent about this for two years. Mr Bridges should take a message to his National Party bosses that regular secret preferential meetings between senior ministers and the coalition of private tribal businesses on the issue of water ownership should cease immediately. This creates the perception of deals being done behind closed doors. SL Paterson, Arataki.

All Kiwis with different bloodlines Creating a divided society Letter writer T Fellingham makes many valid points about the part-Maori radicals who are calling the tune on our water-rights. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says the Government has made it clear no-one owns water and Maori will never claim ownership of water. David Round of NZCPR says that the Government has been working covertly with the tribes on sneaking water-control clauses into water-management plans. NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell says that putting water into tribal hands is just another step towards selling off our assets. Certainly, there are proposed new changes to the Resource Management Act which will give tribes ‘sweeping new rights’ to be involved in resource planning. I am reliably told that from their ‘komiti meetings’, Maori are demanding the means to express economic interests in freshwater and a guarantee of freshwater and infrastructure to every marae. They also have a raft of other demands including, I believe, a $1 billion funding of public money to implement fresh water management and control. So they are planning to make money out of us. My unease is directed at those who people the Maori Sovereignty Movement, aka The Maori Party, who are creating such a divisive society, and who are really just radicals in suits. I was born here so I’m as indigenous as the next person. We are really all just New Zealanders, some have Maori ancestry, some have European, Pacific Island, or Asian bloodlines. We are all boat people regardless of when we arrived. We should all simply be Kiwis with the same rights and privileges, and the subject of water allocation should not even see the light of day. R Bishop, Tauranga City.

Your article ‘Who will own the water?’ (The Weekend Sun, November 27) raises concerning issues. Ministers are in confidential discussions with the Iwi Leaders fresh water Forum. The Sapere Report is clear on what Maori believe they are entitled to. This includes preferential decision-making power over access to water and making money out of water. As for the government shifting the problem to Region Councils, it is happening right now as a perusal of the BOP Regional website shows. “The Draft Water Quantity Plan Change will give - council will ask tangata whenua to share their values, commercial and cultural interests and aspirations for each river or stream of significance to them within their rohe”. Hui-a-Iwi are in progress now on marae to discuss the recognition of these so-called ‘values and interests in freshwater’. Co-governance, co-management, and recognition of unique rights are all in the mix and all to be paid for by ratepayers. Special rights based on ethnicity will only sow the seeds of resentment and create a divided society. R Prince, Welcome Bay.

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4km speed rule won’t solve anything The 4km speed tolerance limit over a limit rule is raising its ugly head again, which is an appalling insult to those people who lose family members during any given holiday period. If the police were concentrating on more serious issues rather than stationary entrapment policies, perhaps less people would die on our roads during peak periods. Only an idiot will crow

about less deaths on the road during last Christmas because of police intolerance and not mention the serious toll the year before when something like 42 died during the same entrapment revenue gathering period, or other holiday weekends when the toll was worse than ever It is not the 4km that kills, it’s the well over 100km limit like 140km/hr to 150km/hr and more, made obvious by the extent of the damage

to cars involved in those crashes. It is high time the revenue gathering was recognised as such and stop blathering on about reducing the road toll. To reduce the toll more mobile approaches need to be initiated. I have driven from Auckland to Wellington many times and didn’t see one patrol car outside of city or town limits, the same driving from Tauranga to New Plymouth or Tauranga to Wellington and back. The problem is lack of mobile policing rather than 4km over a limit. A Bourne, Bethlehem.

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Don’t move the water ownership issue sideways Simon Bridges, MP for Tauranga thinks David Round, Lecturer in Law at the University of Canterbury is ‘extreme and pretty silly’ when the question of ‘who will own water?' is raised. Simon considers it ‘scaremongering and another stunt’ just like the festering sore of the Foreshore and Seabed Act which was overtaken by the Marine and Coastal Area Act driven by the Maori Party, Chris Finlayson (Solicitor General) their puppet John Key and radical corporate Iwi. This Act took the foreshore and seabed out of Crown (all New Zealanders) ownership. Why has the Government, of which Simon is yet another puppet, been talking to

elite Maori groups throughout NZ, behind closed doors? Why have these iwi groups been funded (by the taxpayer) to produce massive documents supporting their management and claims of ownership of water? What do citizens know of the Government’s underhand measure of moving the ‘water’ ownership issue sideways to elected Regional Councillors along with the edict to have non-elected Maori representatives on boards that will decide these huge issues?

Process not democratic Simon Bridges MP, how can you say National Party are not handing over our water to Maori? Does your leader not notify the cabinet of these decisions? The National Party has been given an ultimatum by Maori to relinquish at least some if not all ownership of our fresh water to Maori, and demanding an answer by next Waitangi Day. Co-governance or some of the payments received from metered water, it always gets back to money. To side step the issue, government has handed the whole matter of fresh water to the Regional Councils to manage and redraft major changes to how our fresh water is distributed, and how much ownership Maori have. BOPRC have a huge discussion document on their website where we had been asked for comment and Maori have their separate site too, but as usual no one knows about it. This is not democratic, in fact, it is apartheid giving Maori special privileges once again. It’s insulting to the majority of NZ. We all happen to have a culture (not just Maori) and spiritual affiliation with the land and water, particularly those of us who work the land. All the people of NZ should own the water and be allowed a say in decisions made. C Humphreys, Katikati.

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Neither the legal manipulating and misinterpretation of Te Tiriti O Waitangi masterminded in the 1970s, or the $3.2 billion paid to corporate iwi has shown any measurable benefits to Maori. At only 15 per cent of the population they are still hugely overrepresented in negative statistics within the Housing, Welfare, Justice, Health and Education ministries. The question of ‘who will own water’ is extremely pertinent. Maureen J. Anderson, Pyes Pa.

How the intelligent make dumb decisions I raise this as I read Mayor Crosby has suggested Tauranga City Council take control of the city’s Empty Bus Company. The company is set to make an $8m loss this year. It’s made a huge loss yearly, for 12 years, amounting to about $60m. This is money they’ve taken from you and me. They should

all be in court for Dereliction of Duty. Why would TCC want any part of it? The previous TCC spent over $1.5m on it, then gave up. The NZ Transport Authority will try and force TCC to take this on with The Threat of withholding funding in other areas, I believe. The arrival of Uber

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Give it a break Gareth Wellingtonian Gareth Morgan breezes into council with an inane scheme to plonk a wind sculpture on a Road Reserve at a busy Marine Parade intersection outside his holiday mansion eliminating four Pohutukawa trees. Mr Morgan retains ownership of the structure conceding it benefits him, presumably by improving views from his lounge window. This spindly, see-through $1million piece of artwork is ten metres tall. That’s three storeys high, plus $40,000 required from TCC ratepayers to widen the berm. At least six Councillors had the nous to reject the try-on, but it is disturbing five councillors, including Messrs

Crosby, Clout, and Cowley, clearly couldn't see the trees for the forest. If Mr Morgan wants to do something arty, what about using a park with council agreement plus Building, CCC and RMA Consents, and meaningful public consultation, at no cost to TCC ratepayers? Just pray the sculpture doesn’t topple over like the $350,000 waka sails on the Strand. Alternatively, place it with the TELLINK spinifex and aluminium pa sculptures. Mr Morgan, with his ill-conceived forays into cats elimination, Waitangi waffle, and soccer should give it a break. The council decision was the right and only decision. R Paterson, Matapihi.

Truck solution to shabby statue Here is a suitable solution to the integrity of the Mount. Roll up two huge trucks, put the Morgan Mansion on the first one, and on the second put cages into which would go Morgan and his ego in one, a few dozen stray pussies in one, a whole bunch of feel good arty followers in one, then the Dame commissioner of everything along, with the five councillors who love it. Put the offending sculpture on top. Ship them down to Ohura where there is plenty of room in the decommissioned prison, and Mr

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Morgan can set up his Kingdom along with all the required administrative staff. The arty ones could tie white ribbons on the thing and dance around the maypole. The Dame can chainsaw a couple of natives down (rimu and totara) so the pussies can't get the birds that used to live in them. Morgan could then stick his sculpture on any sodding corner he wanted. Then the native trees of Tauranga would be safe from such stupidity. R Mead, Tauranga.

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Keep highway funded by Transport Agency I’d like to endorse recent comment from both Frank Cammock and Joan Dugmore. The Te Puke Highway must continue to be funded by the NZTA and not by WBOPDC ratepayers as there is no alternative State Funded Highway provided to the Toll Road. Heavy trucks will continue to use this highway carting kiwifruit and metal from the quarries. What are our local MPs doing in support of Te Puke ratepayers and motorists on these issues? Maybe it’s time to seek Winston’s support? On the question of speed, leave the current speed limits in place as they have worked successfully over many years. With the reduction of vehicles they will continue to work without the need for change and without ratepayers again forking out for all the additional signage. B Jackson, Te Puke.

Gift would be appreciated To look a Gareth Morgan gift horse in the mouth is madness and furthers the campaign to have a proactive council representing the voice of all Tauranga Moana. To me it is not about pohutukawa trees that I adore and awhi each time I see them in their full bloom before Christmas. This gift from Gareth will be a pohutukawa tree in full bloom all year round. What is more concerning than the rights of trees and their blooming beauty is the rights of us humans who adore and appreciate the feel good factor of art in all of its beauty. The real issue about saying no for no's sake is much more about the value of art and our elected members seeing beyond their own artless egos. Let’s hope we elect in a proactive art appreciating council next time around, who will vote for what could be and should be a beautiful toanga - long after they have left the council chambers. Ko Tahi Aroha Tommy Kapai Wilson, Greerton.

Climate change - the risk lies with councils Andrew von Dadelszen assures us (The Weekend Sun, December 4) rising sea levels are not a threat because there has been little sea level rise in Tauranga over 42 years. Apparently the evidence of melting glaciers and sea ice, a global temperature increase of one degree, and increasing rates and intensity of natural disasters are not good enough for Andrew. The reality is climate change and its predicted consequences are happening. There is some lag because the planet is a big place, but personal responsibility as advocated by Andrew is not a solution. It is councils that approved, and continue to approve, subdivision on low-lying land. Those same

debt-laden councils will bear the brunt of the court cases and costs as houses go under and insurers walk away. National government has its head in the sand and continues to use the tried and failed tobacco company gambit to protect the status quo (the evidence is still unclear). The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is realistic. Nine thousand houses are at immediate risk, including 1,000 in Tauranga. Councils must heed that warning. It is irresponsible to argue otherwise. Dr Ian G McLean, Tauranga City.

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Ewan Wilson is just the ticket

Bouquet A colleague with two tales of two tails. He came across a woman walking two cute dogs. He thought they were two miniature schnauzers but was puzzled because they were still happily connected to their tails. “Thought there was something wrong,” he remarked. Perhaps the word “different” might have been more appropriate because back came an indignant response. “Don’t you mean something RIGHT!!”

Barb wire Which raises the obvious question – why do schnauzers have their tails docked? Why does any dog have its tail docked? Originally, docking was thought to prevent schnauzers from getting rabies, strengthen the back and improve speed and agility. It was also done to protect the schnauzers which were bred as ratters from getting bitten on the tail from vermin. W Today, tail docking is traditional Barbed and purely cosmetic. So why? Civilised countries such as Norway, Sweden, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, England and Australia have banned tail docking. Barb wire ‘Fresh’ Vietnamese spring rolls. We know they are just being re-assuring but is there any other sort of Vietnamese spring roll? Perhaps marginally past ‘use by date’ spring rolls, Vietnamese spring rolls a la campylobacter, ‘Lifeless’ spring rolls for sale, worn, tired, stale spring rolls for sale. It’s on a par with fresh fish or fresh vegetables. We like to think it goes without saying or we go without buying.

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Bouquet For Ewan Wilson and his latest incarnation, Kiwi Regional Airlines. The man who’s giving it another shot must have heard about Papamoa schoolboy Bailey Pellow, who championed Kiwi’s entry into the Tauranga marketplace. Bailey insisted Tauranga needed some of “the Kiwi action” and Kiwi must have decided it needed some of the Pellow action in return. Because uq Ewan uets stumped up with a return ticket to Nelson for the enterprising would-be pilot from Mount College. Nice touch Ewan.

Keep reviewing approach to mangroves According to the recent report by Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright ‘Preparing New Zealand for rising seas: Certainty and Uncertainty’ it is not a matter of if but when New Zealanders will be detrimentally affected by sea-level rise caused by climate change. The report notes that in Tauranga, there are many pockets of low-lying land around the harbour. Most of the 1291 low-lying homes are in Mount Maunganui and the suburbs of Otumoetai and Matua. Most of the 107 low-lying businesses are near the airport. Thirty-five roads could also be flooded. In 2010 Debra Stokes examined the physical and ecological impacts of mangrove expansion and removal in Tauranga Harbour for her doctoral thesis. She notes that where seaward sections of the mangrove population have been cleared at Waikaraka, it has

resulted in a lowering of the intertidal surface at a mean rate of 17 mm yr-1, which I believe increases the height of tidal inundations at these locations. She adds: “These findings have implications for the sustainability of the remaining mangrove and salt marsh should sealevel rise continue." One of Dr Wright's key findings is that the Government must do more to help councils and communities deal with sea level rise. Seven of her eight recommendations focus on improving the direction and advice given to councils, who ‘must use science that is fit for purpose, and engage with communities in a measured way and with empathy’. I hope that our local bodies continually review their approaches as further evidence becomes available. Phillip Donnell, Welcome Bay.

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Variety and free parking - Greerton is the place to be Greerton Village is the place to be this Christmas. Beware, there’s madness in the malls – so why not take a trip to Greerton Village instead? It has all the variety you could be looking for this Christmas and free parking to boot.

If you’re looking for something a little different it’s hard to go by Artisan Jewellers, 2 Shoes, MD’s Leatherworks and Embellish Boutique. And who doesn’t love Possumdown? Visit them on Chadwick Rd for unique presents this Christmas and don’t forget to call in at Choice of Chadwick for antiques and plenty of gift ideas. Greerton Village also has a wide range of cafes, dairies, takeaways, bakeries and a real butcher too. Make a trip out to our piece of paradise before Christmas – you will be pleasantly surprised. Greerton Village is dressed and ready for the festive season. Tonight our annual Christmas Variety Show is on in the grounds of the Greerton Village School from 6pm. And if it’s wet weather we will move to the Greerton Hall. We have a full line-up of performers for your entertainment, so bring a blanket or set a picnic if you like and enjoy this free, family entertainment. We are once again supporting Tauranga Foodbank and ask that you bring along an

item for foodbank – look for the large bins on-site – or bring a gold coin donation. And of course Santa will be making an appearance with his sleigh and lollies for the kids. Plus, Greerton Village School with be offering a Sausage sizzle, candy floss and

toffee apples and on-site will be coffee, waffles and Mr Whippy. We have spot prizes to give away during the evening, so don your best Christmas hat or outfit – even a set of reindeer ears might do it. See you in Greerton Village tonight!

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There’s a very iconic door from a certain blue box on a new shop in Greerton. After walking through, you can sit on a lifesize replica of the throne from Game of Thrones, built by the Tauranga winners of the New Zealand Cosplay Cup for 2015. Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, Ture Blood, Assassin’s Creed, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, Sons of Anarchy, Minions, Arrow, and Doctor Who are just some of the range available at My Pop Culture at 1289 Cameron Rd, Greerton, and it’s good quality merchandise. “We’re always finding new suppliers we can get sole distribution rights in New Zealand for,” says owner Zoe Gaudin. There’s a wide range of Doctor Who goodies, and one of New Zealand’s widest ranges of the go-to gift for sci-fi fans this Christmas, Pop Vinyls. “We usually hold around 1000 at any one time, and there’s always new stock being released, so people can pre-order through us.” My Pop Culture can do custom made T-shirts, starting at just $25, print-in-

store, of your favourite sayings, names, or silhouettes. “We can also do custom made hats, and custom etched glassware.” The Doctor Who section seems very impressive by Tauranga standards, but Zoe’s husband Tom says: “It’s tiny at the moment, it’s been selling so fast”. A good hint to get in quick for Christmas. “We’re also probably the only place in Tauranga you can buy large scale premium format figurines,” says Tom. They also have quarter and sixth scale models. Head on down today to grab your favourites before they sell out, or pop online to buy them now at www. Tom and Zoe Gaudin and children mypopculture.kiwi Tamzin 1yr and Blake 6yr.

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Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Dunno. It’s rather sneaked up on me this year. Hard to believe there’s a mere two weeks to gather the requisite sack-load of pressies...

for at least another year”. There we go – good news for the Te Puna community. Anyway, Saturday sounds like fun. There’s Auckland Celtic band Tamlin, Fiona Murdoch from Hamilton on hand to tutor folks in appropriate dance steps, and there’ll be a bar. Things kick off at Usually about now I have a crack at recommending local music as 7.30pm with tickets $20 on the door or in advance from Rosie. a thing to gift to your loved ones, but for the first time I’m not sure Phone 07 5526291 or email redruth@vodafone.co.nz whether that has any relevance. Are CDs still presents that anyone Okay. Local music for Christmas. Here are a few ideas. welcomes? First of all, the heavier end. Mark Wright and his band The Eternal I know they are here at the Watusi Country Club. But we veer Sea released a self-titled album that I’d call modern metal. Dark, deep towards the old school. And I still have a bit of a gripe at the fact and grungy with impressive guitar and brooding songs. that Spotify is pretty much destroying any revenue Adding guitar on that was Sean Bodley, who from recorded music. The ramifications of this will also released an album under his own name – not become apparent immediately, but in ‘Pitchblack’ – a hard rock instrumental guitar a couple of years things are going to get music in the Joe Satriani/Steve Vai mode. For seriously alarming. either of these, contact the artists through their It is the smaller independent artists who will Facebook pages. suffer the most, which means the vast majority Sean also features on another local CD, Tim of New Zealand bands. Julian’s ‘Southern Utopia’, a long-awaited For them, being able to sell a few hundred eighties-influenced concept album about, well, CDs was what made recording affordable in life, the universe and living in New Zealand. the first place. No sales, no recordings, and a It’s pretty damned impressive. For that as well whole heap more New Zealand music will be as CDs from many other artists he’s recorded at lost, just as it was before the nineties when access his Colourfield Studio, including several CDs to recording studios was so restricted that many from Marion Arts and Bonjour Swing, check bands – and certainly many Tauranga bands – disappeared without leaving any recoded legacy. The Eternal Sea just released. out www.fragilecolours.com. Lastly, the two most established bands in But, just in case you are of a mind to spread the love town. Brilleaux released a new album, with local music at Christmas, I’ll run a few ideas at the end of the ‘Pictures of the Queen’, after a very column. successful UK tour. It has 12 hardBefore that I’d like to give a shout out for a slightly left-field event driving slices of English rhythm ‘n’ at the hall I’ve been going on about a bit this year, the Te Puna blues, and can be obtained via the band’s Memorial Hall. website www.brilleaux.co.nz This Saturday, December 12 Rosie Holmes is putting on ‘Ceilidh’, Meanwhile, Kokomo has not released something well-known to those of Celtic origin. For others, Rosie an album this year but instead three describes it as “sort of barn dance”. singles; the latest being a lo-fi technoAnd when I was talking to her she had an update on the current country offering ‘Plastic Jesus’ which state of the hall (due for demolition in service of a new roundabout): was launched last week. Their stuff is “I did think it might be the last function and would be a fitting available via www.kokomo.co.nz way to end the life of the hall with a country hall type of dance. But watusi@thesun.co.nz NZTA are dragging their feet so it looks like the hall will be with us

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Walk the Road to Bethlehem Bay residents have a unique chance to step back in time and into the shoes of Joseph and Mary, leading up to the birth of their son Jesus, by travelling the Road to Bethlehem this month.

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realise the real background to Christmas in what is a busy for month for most. “When people come in, they literally step back in time to Bible times 2000 years ago. “Most come out in awe of what they’ve just witnessed – many are very thoughtful in the way they leave and comments they write on the visitors’ scroll. “Many comments are quite deep and personal – for many it makes the Christmas story real.” More than 200 volunteers “excited to step out of their comfort zones” help re-tell the Christmas story to about 5000 eventgoers. And many come back year after year. “The most common thing we hear is families make it a tradition every Christmas. “The coolest thing I’ve seen was a grandfather, between the scenes, filling in the gaps of the storyline to his grandchildren.” The free event is at Tauranga Adventist School, Moffat Rd, on December 13-16. Walking tours begin every eight minutes from 6.30pm-9.30pm. To avoid queuing, people can book tours online at www. roadtobethlehem.org.nz

Mary, played by Ashleigh-Rose Varty, and Joseph, by Laurence Liddell, with baby Maia Vercoe.

Find the sheep and the Christmas story… This year Tauranga’s St Peter’s Presbyterian Church is offering an opportunity to the children and families of Tauranga Moana to interact with the Christmas story in a new way. Organised by the church, The Great Christmas Sheep Hunt is asking children to help the Christmas story’s shepherds to find their sheep so they can go and visit baby Jesus. “There is a shepherd searching for his sheep in Downtown Tauranga, and there are several soft toy sheep hiding in the city centre’s shop windows – and St Peter’s Presbyterian Church needs your to help find them,” says pastor Cate Burton. She says the Christmas tale tells the story of the birth of Jesus; about everyday people who experience something extraordinary. “There is an angel with a message about a manger, a handful of shepherds and some other guys with presents.

“But it’s also a story set in the Middle East two millennia ago amidst a time of social, political and religious turbulence. And it’s a story about a person who brings peace – something our world desperately needs.” And this Christmas Tauranga’s children can enter the sheephunting competition. Information sheets and entry forms are online at www.stpeters. org.nz/youth--kids Or collect an entry form from St Peters in the City, 130 Spring St. Prizes will be drawn at the Children’s Christmas Eve service, starting 6pm on Thursday, December 24 at St Peters St Peters in the City. Winners will be given a sheep to keep. St Peter’s Presbyterian Church wants Tauranga Moana children to enter The Great Christmas Sheep Hunt competition.

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Wide genre of musical talent at Mills Reef ‘Something for everyone’ is how musical director Sean Embling describes A Night Before Christmas.

Mollison. “It’s a great mix of different music for all types who are attending,” says Sean. “It’s cross-generational. There’s stuff for the younger people, the middle-aged, and for the older Organised by Bethlehem Baptist Church, the iconic folks. The show has been put together to cater for a wide range of concert-goers.” event on December 19 is full of music, art, and Sean is clearly excited A Night Before Christmas entertainment. offers more than a traditional event does. “We have The night will see a blend of traditional Christmas good old Christmas carols led by the Bethlehem carols, popular songs, and original material from Band, but it’s quite exciting that a few of the artists artists like Late 80s Mercedes, Echoes, and Ben are bringing original material. It’s cool to be able to get behind the local talent who are performing their own stuff.” And it’s good original material. Alternative rock band Echoes was in the finals of NZ’s Battle of the Bands, Ben Mollison won the Soloist title at this year’s Smokefree Rockquest, and Anna Hawkins has just released an album. Event organiser Luisa Schroder says the local school’s Christmas choir, a crowd favourite from previous years, is also back for another much-anticipated Music director Sean Embling running through carols with the youngest performance. members of the Bethlehem Band, Dion McGregor and Lorene Whitburn. A Night Before Christmas is on at Mills Reef Winery on Saturday, December 19. Check

the website and Facebook in case of wet weather, as it might be moved to December 20. Gates open 5pm (feel free to bring a picnic or buy food there), main show starts 6.30pm.

There will be pre-show on-stage and roving entertainment, with the night culminating in a fireworks spectacular. Free entry. For more information, visit www.anightbeforechristmas.co.nz

Top brass musicians at Mount Tauranga City Silver and Rotorua Brass are combining for a concert in the Mauao Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, December 13.

The gift of music is one that will last a lifetime, and the brass band movement has a long history of giving young people a chance to learn music in a community that spans the world. The Tauranga City Silver Band has formed a partnership with Rotorua Brass, allowing band members to attend contests and perform at concerts and events throughout the Bay of Plenty. Earlier this year the combined band was placed second in the C grade at New Zealand National Brass Band Championships. Competing in competitions improves the standard of the band and sets targets for the future.

Tauranga City Silver offers tuition for young people from a qualified tutor, and the band is able to supply instruments and tuition at a very reasonable cost. If you are interested in finding more about the opportunities available to people wanting to learn to play a brass instrument, or for experienced brass musicians, please contact conductor Steve Thompson at the_thompsons@xtra.co.nz The Tauranga City Silver and Rotorua Brass are combining for a concert in the Mauao Performing Arts Centre, on Totara St, at the Mount on Sunday, December 13. The programme of entertaining and varied music includes some of New Zealand’s top brass musicians. The concert starts 2pm. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children.

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Friday 11 December Argentine Tango

Men required to learn this dynamic dance direct from Argentina as our new female students need dance partners to learn with. Free introductory lesson. Couple also welcome. Denise 020 4600 61340

Greerton Village Christmas Variety Show

Free family entertainment. Bring a picnic & a rug. Local entertainers, including bands, singers, ventriloquists, dancers & more. Bring non perishable items for Tauranga Foodbank please. Held at Greerton Village School, 151 Greerton Rd 6-8pm. Free admission.

Saturday 12 December Alcoholics Anonymous

Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757

Baypark Family Speedway

Baypark Busters v Hawkeyes Teams Race & Off Road Racing. The off-road track will use part of the speedway track as well as the infield that will have some jumps built especially for the event. The Kidz Zone has bouncy castles, face painting & more at each event. At ASB Baypark Stadium 6.30-10pm.

Books, CD’s, DVDs Wanted

Plus records & puzzles by Mount Lions & Lioness Clubs for their bookfair Jan 30 & 31. Donations appreciated. For drop off points or collection, Christine 575 2144

Christmas Dance

At Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Entertainment by Helen Riley. All welcome. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Christmas Dance

At Mt Maunganui Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds. Ballroom, sequence & oldtime. Dancing from 7.30-11pm. Entry from 7pm. Live band, special supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

Christmas Fun Day

At Brookfield Community Centre, 16 Millers Rd 1-4pm. Food, games & fun. Presented by Brookfield Community Centre & Good Neighbour.

Ha Derech/The Way Messianic Kehilat

Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/ Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth. 544 7424 or 021 0226 3515

Mini Craft Market At Constables Gallery, Commerce Lane, Te Puke 9am start. Homemade fabric gifts, herbs, plants, natural health products, cards, books & more.

Monster Garage Sale

Fundraiser at 50 Sherwood St, Bellevue 8am - 3pm. Find us on facebook: MissandRik’sFUNdraiser for more info.

Rocket Slide Family Fun Day Memorial Park 11am - 2pm.

Surf’s Up – Summer Pool Disco Games, activities & prizes 6.30-8.30pm. Join the fun. $7 pre-sale. Ages 8-13 years. Tickets from Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Door sales will be limited. $10.

Te Puke’s Christmas in the Park

Presented by Te Puke’s Combined Churches at Jubilee Park from 5.30pm. Free food, entertainment & fireworks. Drug & alcohol free event. Bring a picnic blanket & chairs. Gold coin donation from Te Puke’s Community Food Bank.

Twelve Days to Christmas

Concert. Very Kiwi Style. Children & adults performing dance & songs at Katikati Anglican Church, Beach Rd 3pm. Door donation. A Christina Productions event.

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 13 December 9 Lessons & Carols

The Scholars Pro Musica present their annual service Dec 20. Guest artist: Nicholas Forbes, assistant organist from St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland. Sing your favourite Christmas Carols & hear the scholars present a mixture of choral works from all over the world – from the very ancient to the very modern. At St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. As this service is always very popular & much anticipated, we recommend you come early to guarantee a seat.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship & communion service, Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Mini-series in Thessalonians: The Lord is coming! (Part 2). Preacher: Tom Griffiths. All welcome.www.bbf.net.nz

Carol Service

With children’s Nativity Play. The service includes readings about the Christmas story, carols sung by the St George’s singers & your favourite carols for everyone to sing. Supper served afterwards for all who attend. Held at St George’s Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 6-8pm. All welcome.

Carols & Reading Service

At St Mary’s Anglican Church, Mt Maunganui 4pm. Come along & sing all the traditional popular Carols & hear the Christmas story read from the Bible, followed by fruit punch & nibbles.

Carols on the Waterfront

Procession from No 1 The Strand 5.30pm. Carols on the Waterfront at Edgewater Fan 6pm. Free family evening, carol sheets will be distributed to all attendees on the night. Postponement date Dec 20.

Laughter Yoga

Come laugh for no reason & get all the benefits of just laughing. Papamoa Community Centre 10am. $10 & children are free.

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Also at Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. 544 0448

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Recreational Cycle Group

Every Sun meet at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543. Tues meet at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Weds meet at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513

Road to Bethlehem

Walk the road & experience the Christmas story. Dec 13-16. Tours nightly 6.30-9.30pm. Free. For a gold coin experience book after 8pm. 929 4292 www.roadtobethlehem.org.nz Tauranga Adventist School, 19 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem.

Sleighbells & Brass

Presented by Tauranga City Silver & Rotorua Brass. Christmas music, brass soloists etc. At 11 Totara St, Mt

Maunganui (part of Mauao Performing Arts Centre) 2-4pm. Door sales only. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children & seniors.

Spiritual Gathering, The Psychic Cafe

Access healers & psychics at Greerton Community Hall, Greerton 7pm. Speaker: Marie Lee - her experience dying on the operating table. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Russian Speaking Community

Dec 27 - New Year Celebration at Arataki Community Centre (Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 4-10pm. $5pp. Dress code: Formal for adults, costumes for children. A plate of food to share. Marina 021 781 968

The Hidden Treasure Markets

Held 2nd & 4th Sunday’s at Cherrywood Shopping carpark 8am – 12.30pm. 022 099 8528

Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834

Monday 14 December Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. For men & women. Last class for the year Dec 18. Merry Christmas. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in MondayFriday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Weds 9.30 – 12.30 CAB Service at Welcome Bay Community Centre. Last Weds 16 Dec. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary.

Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Indoor Bowls

Mon - Thurs, Sat at GSC Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton 1pm. $2 entry.

Leisure Marching For exercise, fun & fellowship for ladies 55+, no experience required. Coreen 570 0172

Meditation Group

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

Papamoa Progressive Assn

Speaker: Ron Mark Deputy Leader NZ First party - “On his life experiences to date.” Gordon Spratt Dune Room 7.15pm. All welcome.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non $5. Visitors welcome. Checkout FB. Trina 576 7461 after 5pm.

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Meet at Baycourt 1.30pm. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. All welcome. 552 0243

Tiny House Theatre

A small group of Documentary lovers get together every second Mon of month to share wide ranging & thought provoking topics. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611

Tuesday 15 December

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui

Open meeting every Tues at St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria Rd 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Marie 576 5495

Anxiety Support Group

For people with an experience of anxiety 1-2pm. Junction 543 3010 for info or if transport is required.

Bayfair Petanque Club

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

Bethlehem Pottery Club/Gallery

Open Tues, Weds, Thurs, 13 Bethlehem Rd 9.30am - 3.30pm. bethlehempottery@gmail.com or 552 4460

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Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd Tues & Thurs 12.45-4pm. All welcome. 575 4650

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Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Ocean Running

5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm. Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry, includes free drink & opportunity to win a spot prize after the run. All welcome. Phil 021 383 354

Tauranga Scrabble Club

At Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372

Wednesday 16 December Age Concern Walking Group

Meet Tauranga Citizens Club carpark 11am. Christmas lunch, walk first. All welcome. 578 2631 For people with bipolar 1-2pm. Junction 543 3010 for info or if you require transport.

Bowls Indoor

Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd Weds & Fri 12.454pm. Beginners welcome. 575 4650

Cards

Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939

Fitsteps Dance Fitness

Hall 9.30-10.15am. No partner required. Helen 022 882 0237 or email: helen@createdtodance.co.uk

Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Service 9am - 12pm. David 021 184 4086

Healing Rooms

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping

Every Fri at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 5pm until dark. A diverse range of speciality streetfood from some of the Bay’s top foodtrucks & restaurants.

Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore. Open Weds 1-3 through to Christmas. Papamoa Healing Rooms, now open at Baptist Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds 2.30-3.30pm every Weds. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

Housie

Every Weds at GSC Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton 1pm. $2 entry.

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd 7.30pm. Final evening for the year. Come along to share some Christmas cheer. Door entry is a donation to Foodbank, as well as a plate for supper. Janet 0272 640 226

Mount RSA 8 Ball Club

Bipolar Support Group

Do you enjoy dance & fitness? Fantastic new programme every Weds at Bethlehem Community

Every Weds at Mount RSA 6.30pm. Enjoy a game of pool or learn to play. Come along. Gail 022 647 5314

Nine Days to Christmas

Children’s author NanaGaye promoting her book about a NZ family getting ready for Christmas. At Cruise Deck Arcade, Mt Maunganui 11am - 1pm. Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753

Singles Coffee Club 60+

Looking for friendship? Meet every Weds with like-minded individuals who want to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. Ph Gayle 0274 393 267 or mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm.

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Saturday 13 – Blaze 5.30-8.30pm. Classic hits & popular covers duo. Mount RSA Friday 11 – Ray Solomon 7.30pm. Saturday 12 – Sparx 7.30pm. Sunday 13 – Double Z 4.30pm. Tauranga Citz Club Sunday 13 – Eddie Low and Kevin Greaves

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5-8pm, doors open 4.30pm. NZ Country superstars. The Crown & Badger Friday 11 – Red Zone. Saturday 12 – Decibel. The Matua Sunday 13 – The Blarney Boys 3-6pm. Wednesday 16 – A Taste of Country Night 7.3010pm.

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Homunga Bay from Waihi Beach. Grade mod, approx 5.5hrs. Doug 548 0689

Thursday 17 December

Forest & Bird Walk

McLaren’s Falls Park. Bring own Christmas lunch - walk (coffee at Cafe). $6. Meet Bethlehem. Leader: Eddie 576 1849

Mainly Music

Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 134 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat

Held 1-2pm. Transport available if required. Junction 543 3010

Schizophrenia Support Group

For people who have a diagnosis of schizophrenia 1-2pm. Junction 543 3010

Tennis Seniors WBOP

Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail. com

Friday 18 December Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934

Chess Tauranga

Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6-7pm, for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Coffin Club

Meet every Fri at 416 Maunganui Rd, next to McDonalds, behind Jones Funeral

Gourmet Night Market

TaiChi QingGong 18 Moves A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7.15pm. Gold coin donation. Join now. All welcome. 571 5168

Technology Devices Book now for lessons & learn the basics - Mobile phone, IPad’s, Tablets & Laptops. Gayle 0274 393 267

The Bee & the Butterfly Celtic dancers & live musicians bring to life the story of Brian the bee & his insect friends as they work together to save the life of the beautiful butterfly Sarita. Held at Baycourt 2pm & 7pm. www.baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188

DON’T MISS OUT! Christmas & New Year What’s On and Gig Guide deadlines. Send through your items by 3:00pm Friday 18th December for Thursday 24th and Thursday 31st for December editions. Phone Julie 07 578 0030 now!

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If like me, you’ve been following the wave of violence linked with ISIS and terrorism, you may well be both greatly concerned for the individuals and nations affected, and also very thankful that you live in peaceful Aotearoa! Reports I’ve heard recently from friends, and those who live in European cities, and in Israel, is that there is a ‘cloud of fear’ over the population. It’s truly awful to be living in an environment where you are constantly anxious for the safety of loved ones, or for oneself. How do you cope? How do you keep going in the face of such uncertainty? The most powerful testimonies that emerge, even in the places of deepest suffering are not the voices of revenge or retaliation, but ones of hope, the voices of love. A wise man wrote: “Perfect love casts out fear”. He knew what he was talking about, he faced uncertainty every day, and eventually lost his life to those who opposed him, yet he didn’t live in fear! Where did this love come from? How was it made his possession? The man? He was called Paul, the source of this unconquerable love.

Jesus, whose Church he had terrorised and hoped to extinguish. What turned this ‘religious terrorist’ into a man of love? An encounter with the Babe form Bethlehem, the teacher from Nazareth, the crucified healer, The Son of God who came into the world, “not to condemn but to save”, the only one who can soften the hardest heart. Reverend Ian Pittendreigh, Bethlehem Community Church

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CLASSIFIEDSECTION PH: 07 928 3042 or email aimee@thesun.co.nz these pages can be viewed online at www.sunlive.co.nz

Paul’s passion is trees Paul and Debbie Ryder are Tauranga’s new tree care and property maintenance specialists.

If your backyard needs some love, look no further than the husband-and-wife team at A Cut Above The Rest Tree Surgery.

“We offer tree removal, pruning and shaping, height restriction maintenance, stump grinding, mulching and firewood,” says Debbie. “And we can do fencing, garden irrigation, lawn mowing and garden maintenance.” Debbie says Paul knows everything there is to know about trees. “He’s been in the business 27 years, learning his trade in Christchurch – his inner passion is stump-grinding – he loves it.” Meanwhile, Debbie has worked alongside Paul for 10 years. “I’ve do the groundwork and the clean-up, to make sure everything is spotless when we leave.” Available six-days-aweek, call them today for a free quote. “We can do emergency jobs, such as fallen trees.”

Paul and Debbie Ryder are specialists in tree care and property maintenance and have started their new business in Tauranga to help solve property owners’ backyard dilemmas.

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Freshen up your features Halfway through winter, you may notice mould and moss building up on the exterior of your home. It’s an unsightly issue and one that needs to be dealt with.

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Bay of Plenty E Wash owner Mark Gordon has got it covered, and with regular rain during the colder months, it’s the perfect time for a clean-up as the chemicals in his products work best in wet conditions. E Wash uses biodegradable cleaners, which means the environmentally friendly products aren’t harmful to pets or plants and can be used on roofs where rainwater is collected for the household.

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HON SIMON BRIDGES MP FOR TAURANGA

TODD MULLER

MP FOR BAY OF PLENTY We wish you a Merry Christmas. Our offices will be closed for the Christmas break at noon Thursday 24 December 2015 and reopen on Monday 11 January 2016. Hon Simon Bridges MP A: 35A Third Avenue, Tauranga | P: 07 579 9016 E: taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz

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Authorised by Hon Simon Bridges and Todd Muller MP, 3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa, 3118.

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RUN ON LISTINGS THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! central tauranga 7C SIXTH AVENUE Dec 12 8.30-11.30am. Men’s, women’s, children’s clothing, furniture and household items. Moving overseas - grab a bargain.

mt maunganui 26A JASMINE PLACE Dec 12 8am. Mixed clothing shoes, tools, plants, records, CD’s, heaters, all sorts. 114A OCEANVIEW ROAD Dec 12 8am start. Clothes, kitchenware, outdoor tools and other bits and bobs.

ohauiti 411A OHAUITI RD (RURAL) Dec 12 8am. Blankets, crystal bowls, dishes, wool underlays, Denby coffee set, chilly bin, painters cloths, brushes, paint trestles. Ph 577 1988

accounting PS & R ACCOUNTING – Contact us for a free quote to have your Annual Accounts and Tax Returns completed. We have 16 years experience and are based at Mount Maunganui. Phone Peter 0221366012. Email trefusis@ ihug.co.nz

arts & crafts SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Ceramic Painting: Christmas Decorations on 18 Dec 10-12 am. Last change to come and make some pretty decorations for the Christmas tree. Cost $20. Mosaic: Come and make a family “Christmas” tree on 22 Dec 10-12 am cost $30 and we do mosaic a critter from 1.30 to 3.30pm cost $49. Opening Hours 10am- 4pm Tuesday to Saturday. Call Mary at Clay Art Studio in the Historical Village 07 571 3726

bible digest “THE LORD APPEARED to us in the past, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jeremiah 36:9

cars for sale CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

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 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae NEED A C.V.? Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. I can help you stand out on paper. A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch. “Get the interview….Land the job” Contact via www.facebook.com/ acvforyou or 021 27 27 912

entertainment TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available. Ph 574 8533 today

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BROOKFIELD AREA, available 17 January. Male or female professional to share with one other in 3 bedroom home. Must be tidy and reliable. Only $175+expenses. For a slightly higher negotiable rate, couples welcome. Call or text Leah on 021 557 445

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for sale 13ft 6” FIBREGLASS BOAT on good trailer WOF and Reg. Road Cover, Canopy, Life Jackets, Fish Finder, 28Hp Mariner Motor Electric Start, Steering, Anchor and Ropes, New Rollers on Trailer. Good condition. $2,500. Ph 544 8595 50 INCH COLOUR TV, 3 years old, sell or swap for trailer in good condition. Ph 027 529 3530

furniture removals MOVING LOCALLY? Truck with 2 men for hire. Competitive rates. Any size move. Free Quotes. Phone 027 348 1706

gardening ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efﬁcient, knowledgeable, highly qualiﬁed. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/ pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 GARDENER AVAILABLE pruning & spraying. Ph Tracey 578 9779 LAWN MOWING covering all of Tauranga. Experienced contractor, reliable service. Ph Chris 549 0446 or 027 200 8578

health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.kiwikitz.com

housesitters PROFESSIONAL HOUSE MINDER available from end of January 2016. Do you want peace of mind that your treasured home is in trustworthy hands while you are away on holiday? Excellent references. Ph Cathie 022 162 8301

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

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, various areas, various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Tortishell female cat, Te Puke area, Ref: 22971 Ph SPCA Found medium haired Tabby male adult cat, Tauranga area, Ref: 22965 Ph SPCA Found black and white male adult cat, Arataki area, Ref: 22967 Ph SPCA Found oriental seal point female cat, Tauranga area, Ref: 22969 Ph SPCA Found black and white male adult cat, Otumoetai area, Ref: 22956 Ph SPCA

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www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html public notice BAY NETWORK SINGLES Social Club opens the door to new friends and exciting social activities. For unattached single people 55+. Join now, contact Jean 576 9988

real estate REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHER. Good photos sell houses. www. initialimpressions.photography Ph 027 418 3733

spiritual guidance SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction? Confused, not sure where you’re heading? Readings, Healings and Counselling by experienced therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

trades & services APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician. BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & ﬁbreglass trade qualiﬁed, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 NEED TO FIX? Speedy Service Limited. Oil change from $70. WOF $40. Diagnose & Print $60 => $30. WOF repairs. Auto electrical repairs. Tyres & Batteries. Unit 2, 54 Birch Avenue, Judea. Ph 07 577 6211 021 249 8848 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting. Call 022 421 4261

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PLASTERER Interior 30+years Skimming Walls, make good Ceilings, Walls, Cornice Cove, Plasterboard Stopping, New Builds, Working over Christmas. Small Jobs. Free quote. Contact Stan 021 130 2621

ALL OUR JANUARY/ FEBRUARY Rail Cart Tours have ﬁlled. One March date remaining has only 5 seats left. Good price, good deal. Hobbiton day trips available. Ph John’s Trips & Tours 576 9305 ANOTHER AMAZING ADVENTURE awaits. Jan 6th – 9th Forgotten Highway Rail Tour. All previous tours sold out. Only 6 seats remaining. Contact Zealandier Tours 575 6425 Email admin@zealandiertours.com No.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB – Book today for one of our Summer Season Tours January/ Wellington’s Wharekauhau Lodge, Government House & 2 War Exhibitions 2/Sunny Nelson, Abel Tasman and French Pass. February/Glorious Rangitoto & Kawau Islands 2/Cirque De Soleil –Quidam 3/Dunedin & Caitlin’s 4/Te Anau, Doubtful & Milford Sounds,5/ Phantom of the Opera. March-1/Great Barrier Direct, also taking bookings for Andre Rieu now - Seats are ﬁlling up fast. BOOK NOW! Free door to door service & colour catalogue, No joining fees - Ph The No8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing. Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours ”A A A” - HINTERLAND’S CHRISTMAS TOUR - (only a couple of seats left), Also coming up in 2016 including many fun day trips, South Island by Rail Tour, North Island Train Trip, Australian Outback, Cruise Ship Experience to Sydney, day trips, memorable holidays & entertaining shows for 2016. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team for more information and your Free Newsletter. Door to Door Service. Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714.

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FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@no1thestrand. co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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RELIEF MILKING WORK Wanted. Husband & wife team wanting relief work on dairy farms around Tauranga. Please call Debbie or Paul on 027 529 3530

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