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Buying a chance He’s an adorable, spiky haired cheeky little monkey that any mother would love. But life has dealt James Reid not one, but three cruel blows. He has spastic quadriplegia, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy.

All as nasty as they sound. Those conditions have seriously impacted on this youngster’s life. However, money can buy this little guy some improvements to his life. His parent’s don’t have great expectations, they just have hope. James needs $150,000 for a self-funded operation in the United States. It may just give him a chance. But the family’s only got $60,000 so far. They’re hoping that a 50km Team James sponsored walk from Papamoa round the Mount and home, might boost the funds. Anything would help them and help James. See page 9 for more. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Sensibility: Lost and found Lost in the wilderness, no idea of which way to turn. Surrounded by darkness, cold, confusion and circling predators baying for your blood.

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Digging a hole deeper in the forlorn hope of maintaining protection.

Only the comforting prospect of a burgeoning woman’s breast for sustenance and fortitude...

Yes, it has been tough for Len Brown.

And it will be a miracle if he can survive.

Happily this week there have been two other cases of survival. The woman runner who spent a night in the bush after getting lost while running, and drank her own breast milk.

And of course the brilliant news, the successful search for lost police dog Thames, found after a week in the depths of the Tararua ranges.

It surely is the best good news story of the year and touched the hearts of all Kiwis.

The scenes of reunion with his handler Mike were remarkable.

Found

A shooter acquaintance reports what he claims is a similar experience, though we doubt it reached the same emotional rollercoaster of the Thames case. The hunter tells the story.

“I returned to the maimai in the weekend, to find that one of my most experienced and loyal decoys was missing.

“A major river search ensued, and miraculously, Sir Francis was eventually found, shaken and muddy, but staunchly bobbing amongst the mangroves. A week in the wilds, separated from the flock, surviving raging wind and rain squalls.

“Sir Francis was pretty pleased to see me.

There were tender moments as we bonded.

Francis swam in circles around his tattered tether. His little black plastic eye gleamed with delight.

“He nudged my dinghy. Humped my leg.

Made an omelette. Such is the bond between hunter and his decoys.”

Lost the plot

Exactly how would you handle Alice Cooper if you were sober? Wouldn’t work

for me. Even comatose I’d probably find Messrs Cooper and Crue testing.

Each to their own, and I salute those hardy head bashers from our region who ventured Auckward to the Great Vector to hear these fine bastions of poor music taste.

But here’s the shocker; patrons were breath tested on their way in.

A mate, we’ll call Sean, failed the maximum alcohol breath limit of 600 and was turned away. Sean and partner were sent to the naughty corner, for a meal and time out.

There was nothing in the fine print about an alcohol limit. Sean says they’d booked a hotel for the night, for the very reason they could imbibe a few beers through the evening.

I guess anything can be justified for the licencing laws, but Sean was told it was to prevent drunk driving. So, he asks, why don’t they breath-test drivers leaving rather than arriving?

We ran the story past our own doyen of moral and ethical dilemmas, entertainment exponent Winston Watusi, who was also surprised at the drink limit concept.

“Wow. New Zealand’s lurch towards tut-tuting prohibitionism moves into even higher gear. To think that in these enlightened times you have to be sober to watch Alice Cooper and Motley Crue ... we’re really through the looking glass now!”

Meanwhile, Mr Watusi’s neighbour had been waiting 20 years to see Motley Crue.

He wasn’t breath-tested, got a spot at the front, and reports it was an awesome show.

City Council: Get on ya bike

We’ve been following the great debate on the proposed cycleway in the western ‘burbs, and decided to apply the Rogers Sensibility Metering Equipment to the project, to see if it stacks up. The cycleway is proposed from Otumoetai to the Wairoa River. The Tauranga City Council is shirking on its part, a measly $500,000. The Western BOP District Council, on the other hand, has already pledged its share of funding for the cycle track from Omokoroa to the Wairoa.

So the city’s dithering threatens to put the $1m govmint funding at risk.

Western Bay mayor Ross Paterson whipped out figures this week from Christchurch that show returns of six to eight bucks for every dollar spent on cycle tracks.

Pictured here a RR team scrutinising the cycleway project with the Sensibility Meter.

The Hauraki Rail Trail success also proves cycleways are not only an economic booster, but great for health and the community generally.

You’ll be pleased to know the TaurangaOmokoroa project rates very highly on the RR Sensibility Factor.

Good on the Western Bay District Council for backing it. Shame on the Tauranga City Council for shagging around … quite happy to keep throwing good money after bad, on a whole lot of other dubious ideas. Then, when a great concept comes along, they duckshove.

The project got a $100,000 push start from Roundtable. TCC, crank on with this!

Flag of the week idea

This week’s flag of the week winner is Isabel Ashmore, who suggests what she thinks is a brilliant idea.

“Just add the silver leaf, an icon to Kiwis, to the existing flag. How easy and amazing is that?

Please make people aware of this idea and save a lot of heartache by trying to change a flag totally, one that Kiwis love.”

Send us your flag ideas. The best each week will win munchy goodies and Sun gear.

E-mail to brian@thesun.co.nz and “like” Rogers Rabbits on Facebook for the uncut version. And possibly the half cut.

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. Before joining Motley Crue, Vince Neil as a teenager went to skate rinks to compete in lip-syncing contests and often won. Vince and his buddies would go out of town to go to these competitions and Vince slowly recognised he was actually singing the songs - well. This experience is credited with his early interest in music.

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Four children, four suitcases and nowhere to go When life bottoms out – Destiney at ‘home’ in the garage. dead gorgeous smile. There is It’s a pitiful story about the put her kids at risk? Why didn’t good chemistry. she make plans?

Why did she ‘have nots’, a story about a ‘The Weekend Sun’ is rugged make her problems our problem? young mother determined up at Destiney’s place because we Yes, why Destiney? “Because to bring some sunshine into anything was better than what we wanted to put a face to the housing problem, the problem that had,” says Destiney. “I just woke the lives of her brood. was laid bare before Labour leader up one day and said bugger this, It’s also a story of courage, a Andrew Little when in town I am going to make a life for me mother’s love for her kids, and recently.There was a family with and the kids.” survival. four kids living out of a car at the Destiney was saying ‘bugger’ to Her name is ‘Destiney’ – fitting park, a family of nine crammed her kids brushing shoulders with perhaps – because when she and in two bedrooms, a wheelchair gang kids, ‘bugger’ to the booze her four kids, aged between one culture of her hometown, ‘bugger’ bound stroke victim and two teenand 12, arrived in Tauranga on age daughters facing being on the to unemployment and ‘bugger’ to Thursday night after a five hour sharing her three bedroomed state street, a whole litany of desperabus trip from Auckland, they were house with 15 whanau. tion and need, right here in the in fate’s hands. city of plenty, the city that cares So she’s swapped that predicaIt was 8.20pm, it was dark, it and provides. ment for another; a garage at the was cold.

Destiney is the face of the back of a Housing NZ renter “I was scared – terrified,” says problem. But in her case she’s in Merivale. It’s shudderingly Destiney. And she had good happy to put her hand up, happy exposed, cold, dark and damp. reason to be. She had little or no to do a very public mea culpa. “I But Destiney believes she is still money, she had nowhere to stay or better off. have made decisions that haven’t go and she knew no-one. While helped. I have created some of my “It’s a roof, for the moment, we the rest of Tauranga was cranking own misfortune.” For example, are among people who care and up the electric blankets, Destiney she left her far north hometown we are in a town we want to be was standing in the cold and dark before surrendering a state house, in. This is the beginning. We are at the bus stop in Wharf St. so was unable to secure another tough, we will make it.”

She and her family were destiThis 35-year-old, with lots down here. tute; still are.

To read more, go to sunlive. to be disgruntled about, lights There are a whole lot of ‘whys’ co.nz and search for ‘When life and warms the garage with her here. Why did she climb on that bottoms out’ resilience, her excessive talk of bus in the first place? Why did she ‘gratitude’ and ‘love’ and a dropBy Hunter Wells

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Liner to make maiden voyage

Port of Tauranga will host the giant cruise ship ‘Ovation of the Seas’ on its maiden voyage to New Zealand during the summer of 2016/2017.

The Royal Caribbean vessel is 348 metres long, more than 50 metres high and can host nearly 5,000 passengers and 1500 crew.

With a price tag of USD$1 billion, it boasts on-board entertainment such as a skydiving simulator, an aerial observatory and a bar staffed by robots.

Port of Tauranga Chief Executive Mark Cairns says the cruise ship visit will be made possible by the dredging project about to commence in Tauranga Harbour.

Surprise cycleway donation

Tauranga City Council is the happy recipient of $100,000 aimed at convincing the authority to perform a U-turn on its decision to block funding on the Omokoroa to Otumoetai cycleway.

That is the hope of Tauranga Roundtable members, who presented the cheque to TCC at Tuesday night’s meeting of the City Directions Committee in Bethlehem.

The cheque is made out to ‘Tauranga to Omokoroa Cycle Track’ - a project city councillors originally voted against because of the $500,000 cost.

The 5-4 decision to withdraw from a project it had already agreed to in principle sparked a number of critical submissions in council’s recent long term plan hearings.

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Who let Dodd’s dogs out?

The bronze sculptures of Hairy Maclary and friends will be breaking out of their crates next month.

Installing the bronzes by Brigitte Wuest will begin next to the playground on June 2, ready for unveiling in July.

This follows the announcement by the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust that it is paying the $85,000 required to finish off a project that has now taken more than five years, if you count the original sculpture trail concept.

“I’m just delighted we are almost there it has been a mammoth task,” says Creative Tauranga director Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell who has been the public face of the fundraising project.

The donation brings TECT’s total to $185,000 for the project. The energy consumer trust put up the initial $30,000 seed money to start the project off, and donated another $70,000 in February 2014, to move things along a bit. City Care also

donated $100,000 towards the project. Other major funders include the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and a collective donation from three of the Tauranga Rotary Clubs.

Creative Tauranga also succeeded in persuading Tauranga City Council to change its mind over the up-front $150,000 insurance and cleaning bill, it was demanding.

The entire project was originally estimated to cost $800,000 but Creative Tauranga director Tracey says it has come in under $700,000 at about $656,000.

Three of the bronzes; Schnitzel von Krumm, Bottomley Potts and Slinky Malinky are on display at the Creative Tauranga gallery, where they have many fans including one Te Puke resident who has been visiting the gallery for a couple of

Advice, criticism, and requests for money are the three main categories of submissions made to the city councillors during the recent Long Term Plan submissions process.

Over four days councillors heard from 140 individuals offering their take on the long term plan document proposals.

The submissions included a backlash from cycle groups and others over the council decision to save $500,000 by not building the Wairoa

(10cm deep x 7.2cm wide) (10cm deep x 7.2cm wide)

to Omokoroa section of the Coastal Cycleway.

Cyclists were also submitting in strength on bringing forward a proposed boardwalk/cycle path from the Fraser Street Reserve round the point to 18th Avenue in the Waimapu estuary.

Gym sports trainers want the council, or a CCO, to co-ordinate the purchase and hire of gymnastics and martial arts training mats and equipment for the increasing numbers of sports that require them.

There were political submissions, like a reminder of the dangers of the continued use of glyphosate in weed spray, a call for the council to join the opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership, and a move from Historic Village tenants to take over the operation though a proposed new board.

On the advice side there are suggestions for the council to consider using the mouldy building issues as the catalyst to knock down the existing administration centre and start over.

Phil Green says the present course of relocation, leasing buildings, rectification and re-instatement will exceed $10 million.

Building a state of the art modern building with a relationship to the public and landscape while supporting the Council Administration should cost less than $5 million, says Phil.

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A Rotorua man got more than he bargained for while out looking for eels when he stumbled across a bag full of puppies dumped in a stream.

The puppies were discovered in Ngongotaha Stream last month, and were taken in by the man who provided some much-needed food and warmth before taking them to the SPCA. Rotorua SPCA office manager Nadine Brown says the month-old puppies - three boys and two girls believed to be staffy/mastiff cross - could have drowned or frozen to death if it wasn’t for the man’s actions.

Under the watchful eye and care of Nadine and her team, the puppies have flourished and put on weight over the last month.

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After Tauranga Roundtable urged the City Council to rethink the region’s cycleways via a $100,000 cheque, Wonkytonk commented: “NZ is the land of long white cloud and even longer pockets. Why are we so selfish in looking at projects like this? It’s all about the car. Come on, are our roads that bad? Let’s promote our area, especially the coastline.”

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Gathering ideas for deliberations in council

PM opens Bay MPs new base

Accessibility and keeping a finger on the pulse of Papamoa has helped Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller set up a new electorate office in the suburb.

And on Wednesday afternoon he received the seal of approval from Prime Minister John Key, who officially opened the new office on Domain Road.

When first elected into Parliament, Muller shared office space with Tauranga MP Simon Bridges, but the need to be based in the electorate, where it’s easier to connect with his constituents, was important. During the opening, Todd explained why it made sense to relocate given that Papamoa accounts for more than 50 per cent of his electorate.

years and will soon be visiting for her fifth birthday, says Tracey.

While there has been a maquette of Hairy Maclary at the Creative Tauranga gallery, the bronze is still in its crate along with the rest of the gang.

The bronze sculptures are of Dame Lynley Dodd’s characters Hairy Maclary and eight of his friends – Scarface Claw, Slinky Malinki, Hercules Morse, Muffin McLay, Bottomley Potts, Schnitzel von Krumm, Bitzer Maloney and Zachary Quack.

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A family that plays together…

“Hairy babies mate!” was just one witticism directed at Ron Lock when he was out pushing “the girls” one day. But it didn’t faze him one iota.

Then last Sunday, as The Weekend Sun was getting the photograph on the Daisy Hardwick walkway, a po-faced Tauranga matron had an equally cutting and disapproving comment.

“Good God – I have seen it all now!”

Was she joking? What triggered this woman’s perceived disbelief was “the girls”, Lola and Poppy sitting up like Jackie in Ron’s customised ‘doggie jogger’ or baby stroller – behaving like babies, being treated like babies but looking very much like dogs.

You see, Ron and his wife Susan

Hay have got serious about their running. They churn out the kilometres – 15 or so at a time.

This was after Poppy, the West Highland terrier and Lola, the Yorkshire terrier, became ‘Locks’ after the dogs were embraced into the family.

So the passion for running had to be tweaked to accommodate “the girls”.

And these girls have attitude and heart way out of proportion to their wee bodies. “They would run themselves into the ground if we let them.” But they don’t let them.

So after five or so kilometres when the girls are panting and running out of petrol, they’re loaded aboard the ‘doggy jogger’ for a rest.

The ‘doggy jogger’ is a specially

adapted stroller for two small animals with huge cute factor.

That’s what drew the ‘hairy babies’ comment.

No, Ron’s not in the least embarrassed. “I’ve got no shame – but the dogs might be embarrassed in front of other dogs.”

On a couple of occasions, when Poppy and Lola have been running free and Ron’s been pushing an empty ‘doggy jogger’, he’s been alerted to the fact he “may have lost his baby”.

And when he’s not pushing, Ron is pulling. Ron also has a ‘doggy chariot’ – a cart he pulls behind his bicycle.

The girls are like dad – they enjoy any opportunity for a little adventure, a little outing. And they’re very “included”.

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Otumoetai College student Kelcy Ballantyne. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Perseverance and a ‘never say die attitude’ are key attributes an athlete needs in their sporting arsenal.

Kelcy Ballantyne can attest to this on her journey to making New Zealand Basketball’s squad for next month’s FIBA U18 3x3 World Basketball Championships in Hungary.

Just a few months ago the 183cm power forward was resigned to the fact she might not make the cut after Otumoetai College didn’t take part in the national 3x3 tournament. But then Under 18 coach Anthony Corban liked what he saw at April’s Tauranga’s Basketball Pacific Easter Tournament.

“I played 3x3 tournaments over summer,” says Kelcy. “I was aware of the team, but obviously our school didn’t go to 3x3 nationals so it wasn’t a main focus. But I was aware of the possibility of getting a trial.

“It [missing nationals] hampered my chances initially as I didn’t get a call up to the team. But the coach [Anthony Corban] saw me play at the Easter tournament and then I got a call the day before the trial.”

Since then she hasn’t looked back, nailing down a spot and training in Auckland the last eight weekends, ensuring she is in peak physical shape ahead of the faster format of the game.

“It’s more demanding because there are only three on the court, so you can’t

hide behind another player. Everyone needs to do their job or else it’s really obvious.”

The players also came together last weekend for an intense training camp, proving valuable for the women as none took to the court in 2014’s world championships.

But it’s not just basketball the 17-yearold excels at – part of the NZ basketball Under 16, 17, and 18 teams – but volleyball, after being a main stay in the NZ Under 19 squad for the last three years.

A decision between the two sports looms, and at the moment basketball is proving more attractive. While her performances on the court should help the Kiwis produce a strong showing at the world championships, it is hoped a US scholarship is also in the frame.

Kelcy recently sat her American exams and is hopeful of a scholarship somewhere in California, but isn’t getting ahead of herself.

The teams depart for Colorado Springs on May 27 to train with the USA 3x3 teams at altitude and in summer.

They will then travel to Budapest, Hungary on June 1 ahead of the FIBA 3x3 World Championships from June 4-7.

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Te Puke based war gamer Matt Everitt with his Warhammer 40K army. Matt will be heading to the NICON 2015 North Island Wargaming tournament later this month. Photo by David Tauranga.

Businesses are invited to enter the Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards online.

By entering, businesspeople can share their story of innovation and growth, and gain recognition for their successes. For further information or enter, visit bayofplenty.exportnz.org.nz or call the ExportNZ BOP office on 07 571 0600.

Once more unto the breach War is heading to Thames – right now armies all throughout the entire North Island are arming themselves and raising the cry of war.

But before you go ducking for cover, the upcoming war is the NICON 2015 North Island Wargaming Convention, taking place at the NZ Festival of MindSports in Thames on May 30-31.

Wargaming is as the name suggests: a strategic game where players of two-or-more control armies of intricately crafted miniature models go head to head with each other.

There are many different sys-

tems, or types, of wargames. Some are based on historical events like the Napoleonic Wars, while others are rooted in science fiction and fantasy.

Te Puke based wargamer Matt Everitt will be competing at NICON, pitting his army against others who play Warhammer 40K, set in a dystopian science fiction universe.

“Wargaming is a large and broad subject,” says the 27-year-old. “At its heart is a group of likeminded people who enjoy the modelling, painting collecting and gaming side of it.

“It’s played with die and a very large rule book, and I’d say it’s about 70 per cent skill and strat-

egy, and 30 per cent luck.”

Matt has been a wargamer for the past 12 years and admits it was an instant addiction for him.

When asked about the cost of his passion Matt lets out a nervous laugh and replies, “I have probably spent at least $20,000.”

He’s looking forward to NICON 2015, as he enjoys the competitive and social aspects of wargaming.

“It’s always a really good experience and you get to see what everyone is up to and the different variety of armies.”

To read the full story, go to sunlive.co.nz and search for ‘The war gamers at play’

By David Tauranga

New science kit for children

Vodafone CEO to visit city

The House of Science has a new science resource kit for use in primary and intermediate schools. ‘The Sea and Me’ kit helps students understand more about local shellfish.

Sponsored by the Regional Aquaculture Organisation, the kit is available to teachers who are members of the House of Science Tauranga.

Those teachers can claim their copy by booking online at www.houseofscience.org.nz

Vodafone chief executive Russell Stanners is lunching in the city in July as part of Tauranga Chamber of Commerce’s Leaders In Business events.

Russell was appointed chief executive of Vodafone New Zealand in April 2005.

Russell will be at Mill Reefs, 143 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem, on July 9 from 11.45am-3pm.

To register for the event, see www.tauranga.org.nz/ events-calendar

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Entrepreneurial mothers are invited to put themselves forward for the Fly Buys Mumtrepreneur Awards – a scheme rewarding women who’ve taken a business idea and turned it into a reality while raising a family at home.

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Stepping out for James

Art Society exhibiting in Cargo Shed The Te Puke Art Society are stepping outside of their geographic area to exhibit at the Cargo Shed on Dive Crescent.

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They’d do anything for their five-year-old son James Reid.

He swam more than 12km from Motiti Island to Maketu and she’s organising a 50km walk from East Papamoa to Mauao, around the track twice, and back again.

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It’s because their son has spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, epilepsy and hydrocephalus – or a blockage to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Sonja and Don Reid’s little boy is unable to crawl or stand without support – and can only take assisted steps with great difficulty.

So their ‘out-there’ fitness efforts are to raise funds for a life-changing operation in the United States to relieve James’ spasticity, or high tone in his muscles and tendons, and post-operative rehab, which could cost about $150,000.

At 7am this Sunday, it’s mum Sonja’s turn to join a 50km fundraising walk for her son. She’ll be walking 25km because, as any mother would understand, the children come first – and training has come second.

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Cuddle Cot fundraisers Jenna Garrett and Amy Franz with her one-year-old daughter Madelyn.

‘Your baby’s still yours, alive or not’ This is how it’s meant to happen. A woman has her baby, nurtures it, cuddles it and takes it home to love and to hold.

But a tragically high number of mothers are robbed of that right and pleasure. Sometimes, their baby is stillborn.

“I would feel empty,” says Tauranga mother-of-two Jenna Garrett. “You’ve carried them for nine months and have to go through all of that. It would be gut-wrenching.

“Your baby’s still your baby whether they’re born alive or not.”

It hasn’t happened to her – but Jenna knows it would obviously be a devastating, hard and very emotional time for any mother. “And

it could be the lady in the birthing ward next door.”

Sands BOP coordinator Denise Coy says about 50 babies are stillborn each year in Tauranga.

“In New Zealand the stillbirth rate is about 650. It’s usually about double the road toll.”

Jenna and fellow mum Amy Franz want to help these mothers.

They’re raising funds for a parent-run voluntary non-profit organisation supporting parents and families who’ve experienced the death of a baby – Sands BOP – to purchase a refrigerated bassinet for mothers in the region to use. It’s called a cuddle cot.

Denise says cuddle cots are relatively new in New Zealand, and this will be the first for the region.

Ice packs and a Moses basket are currently provided to parents

to keep their stillborn in, giving them time to bond and farewell their baby before the funeral.

A cuddle cot pumps cool water through pipes in a mat under the cot blanket and keeps the baby’s body cold.

“A cuddle cot would take away the stress of having to remember to replace the ice packs,” says Jenna.

She and Amy have raised almost half of the $5,500 needed to purchase the cot from the United States. They’re hoping to have the cot by October.

To keep up to date with fundraising events, visit Tauranga Cuddle Cot on Facebook. To donate, visit their Givealittle page at www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/taurangacuddlecot

By Zoe Hunter

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Trevor’s rolling up to 100 “Are you frightened of it? Chicken!!”

That’s Helen Brunsell calling the shots.

“Don’t move the kitty, come in under it.”

Bill Kettle assured me Tuesday afternoon indoor bowls at the Tauranga Senior Citizens’ Club was a gentile outing, quite non-competitive, inclusive and collegial.

“Trophies can spoil indoor bowls. That’s why we just play for a Moro bar,” explains Bill.

But when you play a game, any game, someone has to win, and winning beats coming second, despite the goodwill, despite the good intention.

Helen Brunsell makes a couple of loud clucking chook noises – obviously directed at ‘the chicken’ who failed to deliver on this skips instructions.

Helen’s a leader, Helen demonstrates an edge. I would play in her team.

The chook noises bring howls of laughter. They are well received in this coop.

It is all good fun. But more importantly it’s good exercise. Ask Graham Ward. “Aging is a major issue,” is his sober warning between bowls.

Brain cells shrink (you lose your marbles), muscles shrink (limited thigh strength which is terminal for an indoor bowler) and capillaries shrink (decreased blood flow) – all things that come with a high mileage. But Graham suggests they can be overcome to a greater or lesser degree by the regular playing of indoor bowls and cards.

It’s all the getting down to bowl and getting up again – done with varying degrees of ease by these twilight bodies.

Trevor Hinton Blaker has just about gone round the clock for the first time. He’s 98 – born in the middle

of the Great War. He is rock solid testament to Graham’s theory on longevity.

Trevor’s been indoor bowling for 70 years – that’s seven decades which is almost a normal life expectancy.

“Look,” says Trevor. You hang on the word. He is about to deliver something considerably more profound than his backhand draw on mat 4. Even though today it was a winning backhand draw.

“I watched farmers sell their land and retire to town. They gazed out the window for a couple of years and then they died.”

So the answer is…? ‘A reason for living’ is the panacea. “An interest in life after retiring – it’ll add ten years,” he promises. Ten or 20 years or even more in his case.

To read the full story, go to sunlive.co.nz and search for ‘The secret for staying alive’ By Hunter Wells

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Dining to donate to Kenya Building a school in one of the most remote areas of Northern Kenya classroom by classroom is not a light undertaking.

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But for Katikati sisters Amy and Liza Cronhelm, building educational facilities for the Daasanach tribe in Ileret, 17km south of the Ethiopian border is a way of honouring the memory of their brother Michael, who died from cancer.

Amy and Liza travelled to Kenya in 2004 with their parents to scatter some of Michael’s ashes in a remote riverbed where he worked. They met with the village elders in Ileret and discussed the question: “What would benefit our young people the most?”

There were such limited books and teaching materials that the answer was simple – a library. The completion of that wish – a huge challenge.

Ileret is a ‘bone-shaking’ three day drive north of Nairobi. “It’s a tough environment to live in where everything is done by hand.

There’s no running water or electricity,” says Amy. A team of volunteers including Faye and Grey Cronhelm camped in a dry riverbed while building the The Michael Cronhelm Foundation Trust Memorial Library, which opened in 2010. A nursery school was established in 2012 and this year the sisters will begin building an additional four classrooms at the El Bokoch Primary School.

Liza’s most recent trip to Ileret poignantly highlighted their hardships. “I walked into a classroom at El Bokoch and to my amaze-

Amy and Liza Cronhelm with members of the Daasanach tribe outside a traditional house in Ileret. ment all of the children’s desks were covered in small stones,” says Liza.

“The teachers explained that all year there had been no notebooks and pencils, so they had used stones to continue their arithmetic and writing lessons.”

On behalf of the MCFT, Liza was able to provide the children with notebooks, pencils, and teaching materials. At the same time two tonnes of beans and maize were delivered so the children could have a much needed after class meal.

By expanding the school, Liza says it will

mean so many more children will have access to education.

The library and school have also helped reduce crime in the village. “Instead of engaging in activities which are not healthy to our community, most people now spend their time in the library reading” says one of the village elders Abrose Sialem Moroto.

During May, Amy and Liza are encouraging people to help support their work by holding ‘Dine to Donate for Kenya’ dinner parties. “One person acts as host and invites friends to dinner, who donate the cost of a meal out.

Donations can then be made through Givealittle,” says Liza.

Learn more about the work of the MCFT at www.michaelcronhelmfoundation.org and donate at www.givealittle.co.nz/org/ mcft-northern-kenya-education-projects

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Send in the artillery – perhaps Mount Maunganui RSA club support manager Peter Moss.

The Harvards swept out of the dawn sky, the clarion call of the bugle went up, but there were no guns, no volleys, and no thunder.

Not this year, but there could be a gun salute again next year.

It didn’t detract from a wonderfully poignant Anzac commemoration service at Mount Maunganui on April 25, but some of those attending thought there was something missing.

“No guns,” says Mount Maunganui RSA club support manager Peter Moss. ”There hasn’t been a gun salute for a couple of years.”

That’s when the Department of Defence decided it would no longer supply firing parties for Anzac parades and services. Budgetary restraints might have had something to do with it.

“Imagine the cost of having a six-man firing party at every Anzac service throughout the country,” says Peter.

There’s another explanation. Firing parties were never officially part of an Anzac parade; they evolved over the years to add a bit of theatre. The military reserve firing parties for a salute or military funeral.

It’s okay for RSAs to organise their own firing party or cannon, although Peter says ‘there are all sorts of laws against firing weapons in a public place’.

“Personally, I think it’s great when the planes go over and shots are fired into the air. It’s pretty dramatic.”

There was meant to be some of that drama this year. Mount RSA hoped to have the re-enactment society from Cambridge, dressed in World War I uniforms, to fire off a salute of blanks.

But they couldn’t make it happen.

However, Mount Maunganui RSA will be looking at a gun salute, a bit of theatre, for next year’s commemoration.

“We will certainly be looking at it locally.”

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and hoping people will donate to the cause. “I feel bad “Dance is a form of expression,” says the 17-yearasking people for money.” old. “It makes me feel like a different character Nicki’s been asking Tauranga companies each time. I don’t have to be myself when I’m to donate her items so she can fundraise on stage.” on her own.

Nicki’s sold ‘pretty much everything’ This is the talented teen’s first big in her bedroom to raise funds for a competition since finding her rhythm trip to Hollywood in July. She’s been at a young age. It was Nicki’s older sister fundraising for two and a half years Samantha who inspired Nicki to dance. for the trip to Los Angeles and “I would always practise in my room Los Vegas on July 4. and try to copy her.”

While there, Nicki and three Samantha doesn’t dance anymore. She fellow students from Dance stopped when Nicki moved up a class Avenue will attend dance into her big sisters. “I guess she just workshops, visit Universal didn’t want to be in the same class as Studios and compete in her little sister.” a national dance comRegardless, Nicki thanks her sister petition – Star Power. for introducing her to the dance Dancers worldwide world. It’s a good thing because come together for the Nicki’s also been nominated to go competition, with to the Performing Arts Comdancers given a rating petitions Association of New out of five stars which Zealand’s national competidetermines their placing. tion in Palmerston North in Nicki wants to go with October. her mum Julie, so she needs To help Nicki fundraise, conabout $25,000 to fund the tact her on 027 494 7797. three-week trip.

Tauranga dancer Nicki Fraser But she’s not just sitting back dreams of dancing in Hollywood.

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Flanders poppies flourish in Tauriko “We cherish, too, the poppy red, that grows on fields where valour led”.

Moina Michael captured Flanders Fields in verse and now Tauranga sculpture artist Nic Clegg has captured it in cold hard steel.

And Nic’s poppies are for every day and all time – a constant reminder to all who pass, of sacrifices made.

Nic’s poppies have blossomed at the Tauriko Business Estate – a public artwork – seven of them, each 2.5-3.5 metres high, stylised and randomly posi-

tioned as they would grow in the wild.

“I didn’t want your standard petalled poppy – I wanted a point of difference,” says Nic. And the point of difference is Nic’s interpretation of poppy seed heads – “geometrically abstract, but not completely abstract and really quite architectural”.

“They’re simple, powerful, poignant reminders.”

Nic’s poppies are made of corten steel – a group of steel alloys developed to eliminate the need for painting.

The steel weathers to a stable rust-like

appearance. So the seasonal red that blankets Flanders Field will be painted permanently on the Tauriko business landscape.

There could have been a quite different outcome.

“We explored having poppies sewn for Anzac Day,” says Tauriko Business Estate commercial manager Rachel Emerson.

The 100th Gallipoli anniversary had struck a chord. “But the gardener told me we were two months too late with that idea.”

They decided on a piece of art or sculpture and approached four local artists with a simple remit – it had to relate to poppies. “Nic’s concept, his feel, just kind of worked.”

The time problem became Nic’s problem. “I had just three or four weeks – it was quick one.”

“But I think he has struck it,” says Rachel. “He’s bang on.”

Naturally, poppy seed heads explode, or pop, scattering seed everywhere.

“I wanted to capture that in the work without glorifying war. I also

wanted allude to the creation of new life.”

Nic’s poppy seed heads are the beginning of something new on another level.

“It was a fun project, it was creative and a cool thing to be part,” says Rachel.

Now the Tauriko Business Estate plans to grow the idea, by allocating a portion of its marketing budget to a public artwork each year.

“We could make it bigger and better, although we don’t have any ideas for next year yet.”

They may or may not theme it. Either way 1300 workers on the estate will have some visual stimulation along tree-lined walkways when they arrive and leave their jobs each day.

They’ll also be reminded of those Nic Clegg and the poppies who died so they could live. By Hunter Wells – the sculptor and the sculpture.

Rules reduction taskforce

Accept or detest the spill?

This week I attended a Rules Reduction Taskforce meeting at the Historic Village. The meeting was attended by around 80 people including MP Hon Simon Bridges, MP Todd Muller, and Taskforce members Mark Thomas and Philippa Murdoch. Eight speakers, including myself, gave their feedback to the Taskforce members. I was speaking on my own behalf and gave feedback based on my experiences dealing with people in the community on different matters from Smartgrowth to trees.

Oil spills happen every day, but does that mean it’s acceptable?

In Tauranga’s case it was caused by corroded pipes which would beg the questions – is a quarterly maintenance programme fit for purpose and do we have the right equipment and procedures in place to minimise or mitigate these sorts of disasters from happening in the future? The National MP for Tauranga appears perfectly comfortable with what he deems as the ‘unfortunate’ Tauranga Harbour oil spill, which we’re still cleaning up two weeks later.

Cleaning up the oil

Management that works

The recent oil spill into Tauranga Harbour should never have happened. Unfortunately it has, and there are a number of reviews underway to identify what needs to change to ensure it doesn’t happen again. This includes an investigation into whether any enforcement action is appropriate and at what level. At least Mobil has admitted liability and has said it will reimburse the Regional Council for clean-up costs, which are expected to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Great opportunities carry great responsibilities. As a Councillor, my greatest fear is whether projects that I support, fail. Worst still is when these failures turn into white elephants and create irreversible burdens that future residents are stuck with.

Sometimes projects fail because of reasons beyond Tauranga’s control, such as global financial downturns. Projects can also fail because of silly cost-cutting during the planning or execution stages.

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Through the eyes of a shutterbug Bob Tulloch was staring down the lens when the 80-year-old married the 50-year-old.

friendship out of it. Good things can happen. And do.

Like when Denise asked Bob to photograph her twoyear-old Sam. “I backlit Sam to halo his blond locks while he picked daisies in my overgrown backyard.”

Bob must have had a sixth sense about this commisIf the old codger was chuffed with sion because extra effort translated into extra scoring a trophy wife, he was cerwork. Sam turned out to be Sir Bob Owens tainly chuffed with Bob’s pictures. first grandson. Weddings have been Bob He then commissioned the Tulloch’s bread and butter. He has phoMount Maunganui shutterbug tographed nuptials from Christchurch to ‘do the christening photos’. to Auckland and all points in between.

Was he serious? Bob’s still Most of the marriages waiting for the have endured, some of phone call, still them will have been waiting to get the happy, all of them tell job. a story.

It’s safe to assume There was a the bridegroom died Tauranga Mayor happy but childless. who was so preThese are the occupied with getting confessions of his daughter up the photographer aisle he left his wife Bob Tulloch; the behind. The photogvicarious insights, rapher became taxi observations and driver. experiences of an “I have seen grooms artist who captures faint, brides faint, the moments in hisbride’s speech upstagtory, a man with a ing the husband’s, the very different and bride arriving an hour privileged perspecand a half late.” Surely tive of this city and the groom had given its citizens.

Bob Tulloch. More than 40 years behind the lens. up and gone home, Like the ‘til death or to the pub with the best man? There was the story us do part’ couple whose wedding photos never made about a fit of jealousy and the cake knife. it to the darkroom, let alone the frames or the family A Middle Eastern groom got miffed, very miffed, at album. “They married one day and split the next,” his bride getting hugs and kisses outside the church. He says Bob. He got his deposit but no orders. Seems simmered until the cake cutting when he brandished the happy-never-after couple, nor anyone else who the knife at her in warning. The MC stormed out in witnessed the union and paid for a present, needed a protest and Bob kept snapping. visual reminder of the folly.

Bob’s been in the business long enough to have photographed mothers on their wedding day and later on their daughters.

Forty years ago Bob Tulloch had the whole world in his gaze. He’d done his apprenticeship shooting ‘houses for sale’ in Canada, and could have gone anywhere.

“But the sea, the weather and a positive environment drew me to Tauranga.”

That’s where a man wearing a singlet and gumboots strolled into his studio wanting wedding photos for his daughter. “I had the audacity to ask for a deposit and boy, did he get peeved.”

It’s not as though the Footrot Flats character couldn’t afford the deposit because he was the millionaire owner of Sanfords, Jack Costello. Bob Tulloch got the gig.

“I also got a feed of oysters and a few whiskies when I delivered the photos.” And he scored a lingering

Fields of remembrance Creating a culture of remembrance and respect for those who have given their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we enjoy comes down to many little things that we do as a community and a nation. How do we communicate to the younger generation the value of what our fathers and forefathers fought and died for?

One inspiring and inventive way I saw recently is a competition for schools to create an artefact or piece of art which commemorates or recalls an aspect of World War 1. By doing so we are inviting our young people into a place where they take time to reflect on some of the realities of war. For those who are interested, Google “Fields of Remembrance – World War 1 national competition”.

Read this column in full on www.sunlive.co.nz

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Bell pepper and tomato will take you over the daily vitamin C requirement, and the protein from the eggs and cheese will give you a real boost.

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Pour mixture into the skillet and stir frequently as the eggs set. Remove the pan from the heat.

To assemble the burritos, heap scrambled eggs on a tortilla, sprinkle with the cheddar, and top with the potato mixture. Top with spinach, roll up, and serve.

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Fewer than half of all packaged foods available in New Zealand and Australia in 2012 met nutritional criteria to carry health claims, according to recently published research from the University of Auckland.

The study based on large, regular surveys of food composition provides a comprehensive, quantitative assessment of the nutrient profile of packaged foods in Australia and New Zealand.

Published in the international journal ‘Public Health Nutrition’ the study’s nutrition information data was collected from food packages in major NZ and Australian supermarkets and assessed using a regionally accepted nutrient profiling scoring standard.

The proportion of products eligible to display health claims was quantified along with associations between each product’s score and energy density, saturated fat, sugar and salt content.

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Choose gas heaters wisely The quickest way to warm up a cold house is with gas, according to Energywise.

They say gas offers fast, convenient and easily controlled heat in natural or LPG forms.

For those households already running appliances including hot water on gas, adding heating to the mix makes sense as you’re already paying fixed charges for the gas. Besides this, some modern gas heaters have higher efficiency, so are cheaper to run – and are the cleanest burning, lowest emission fossil fuel.

Gas can be installed almost anywhere in the home as gas heaters don’t need to be on an outside wall.

When choosing a gas heater, select a flued model to eliminate the risk of nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide being pumped into your home.

Never use an unflued gas heater in bedrooms, and always leave a window open to allow oxygen in to remove any risk of asphyxiation in other rooms.

While the fancy heaters with the pretty burning artificial logs might look good, they have very low efficiencies, in the five to 25 per cent range, cost a lot to run – and will struggle to adequately heat the home.

Try and keep away from portable LPG heaters, as they can be a fire risk. Instead, opt for portable electric heaters which are cheaper to buy and much safer and cheaper to run.

Gas heaters do not require a building consent, but do have to be installed by a Registered Gasfitter and a Gas Certificate must be issued for the installation. Electrical work should be carried out by a Registered Electrician and, if required, an Electrical Certificate of Compliance issued.

Ten tips to good wood The cold snap is coming – and sometime soon you’ll have to think about how to warm your home.

If you’re stocking up and buying wood, the NZ Home Heating Association has 10 ways to get the best winter fuel for your wood fire.

In the interest of a cleaner, energy efficient environment, here’s how to get the best winter fuel for your wood fire: 1. Plan ahead – stock up on wood six to 12 months before intended use.

2. Gather dense hardwoods earlier than softwoods.

3. Select wood which is already partially dry.

4. Choose sound, solid wood – avoid rot and excess bark.

5. Split larger logs to assist drying and burning.

6. Never use sea-borne driftwood or chemically treated timber.

7. Stack fuel loosely in a dry place so air can pass freely through the pile.

8. Cover the top and two sides of the stack.

9. Use fuel in order – the oldest and driest first.

10.Have appliances professionally checked and serviced by an accredited technician before the season begins.

Trapping in the winter heat They don’t just sell any old blinds and awnings – Phil and Barbara Evans say they specialise in top quality products to trap the heat in this winter.

the heat in during the winter and out during the summer.”

They also offer 25mm Thermostop venetian blinds that keep the heat in, as well as timber blinds which Phil says are a great insulator for the home.

Taking pride

Weathermaster has been in business in New Zealand for more than 50 The owners of WeatherWeathermaster Blinds and Awnings years, says Phil. master Blinds and Awnings owners Phil and Barbara Evans at “We take pride in being an authorin Mount Maunganui the recent Tauranga Home Show. ised distributor of this brand. We’re offer an extensive range of always ready to deliver the best line of products to protect the windows, make the home products from our brand’s ever expanding catalogue.” warm and comfortable, and enhance the privacy of For top quality blinds, awnings and screens, and the the home or office space. best of service, contact the team today.

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Phil says the company markets blinds with excellent insulating properties to keep the warmth in during winter.

“Our roller blinds have a soft foam thermal backing, while the Whisper honeycomb blinds trap in the heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. The Whispers are the ultimate in insulating blinds.”

“The Architella 20mm Whisper has three honeycomb effects, one inside the other, with different operating systems. Also available in the original 10mm standard Whisper.”

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Green gold - bumper avo season New Zealand’s largest avocado exporter, AVOCO, has launched a campaign to increase its market share, following a season which saw Orchard Gate Returns far exceed grower expectations.

Bay of Plenty AVOCO growers received an all size average return for 2014-15 of more than $15 a tray - a result which has proven the company’s ability to succeed in all market conditions.

The season was a record-breaking year for the industry with 4.5 million trays exported out of a national crop of over 7 million trays. New Zealand’s previous export high was three years ago when 3.7 million trays were sent offshore.

AVOCO handled 2.8 million trays, accounting for about 62 per cent of total exports.

Around two-thirds of shipments went to Australia, while the rest was split between Asia and the US and marketed through AVANZA. AVOCO director John Carroll expects the company’s ‘stellar’ OGR result will motivate many non-suppliers in the Bay of Plenty to choose AVOCO over

its competitors. “We’ve developed something special at AVOCO in just two seasons and this year’s result is proof of that,” says John.

“We had to carefully manage Aus-

AVOCO directors John Carroll and Alistair Young.

tralia, which was experiencing its own bumper crop, and trade under some prohibitive foreign exchange conditions.

“But despite that, our estimate of the shift in OGR between this season and the last heavy one is a lift of 50 per cent.

As a result, AVOCO growers will receive 50 per cent more money per tray.”

John says AVOCO is a commercial force that has the critical mass to manage harvest volumes and fruit flow better than ever before. However, more growers would help to further consolidate AVOCO’s supply and maximise returns to growers, especially during years of heavy volume.

Mates, guns, fishing rods and big fun Get the mates together and pull out the hunting boots and camo gear for the Polaris 2015 Big Four Hunting and Fishing Competition coming up in June.

It’s the ultimate hunting week.

Teams of four hunt for a wild stag, wild boar, cock ring-neck pheasant Hunting teams count their and a trout from June 23-26 for Te catch at last year’s big event.

Puna Hunting and Fishing Club’s largest annual competition. $95,000 prize pool.

Individuals receive prizes for first, second and third Organiser Shane Paterson says the first major team for the heaviest stag, heaviest boar, best pheasant and prize is $32,000 worth of Polaris 2015 4x4 quad heaviest trout. The teams that bag all four species bikes and second prize is more than $2,500 worth of compete for major team prizes and a share of the hunting gear for each team member from the suppliers of Tauranga Hunting and Fishing.

“It’s limited to 100 teams, which makes for good competition – and you’ve got a better chance of winning prizes.”

The briefing afternoon is on Saturday, June 20 at Top Shot Bar in Te Puna from 3pm. Hunting starts 6am on June 23 and runs to June 26, with weigh-in at Top Shot Bar from 11am on Saturday, June 27.

There’ll be activities on weigh-in day for the whole family, with raffles and spot prizes. Sponsors will be there with discounted products on sale.

Entry is $400 per team, with each team receiving a free starter pack full of sponsor’s products worth more than $200, including four Huntec fleece Tees.

To enter, visit www.tepunahuntingfishingclub. co.nz or join the Polaris Big Four Facebook page.

The club wishes to thank all its incredible sponsors.

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Cruise in pink to support Breast Cancer Foundation Show your support for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation by joining Bay Rodders Tauranga on its Pink Ribbon May Mystery Cruise on May 31.

Get in the pink and show support for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation with Bay Rodders Tauranga this month.

The car club is hosting its annual Pink Ribbon May Mystery Cruise on the last Sunday of May, with 100 per cent of all money raised being donated to the foundation.

Organiser Cathi Barker says the mystery cruise is open to absolutely everyone no matter what they drive.

“It’s extremely important for Bay Rodders club to give back to the community in every way we can.

“Supporting the foundation is a cause that really matters and has an effect on many people in the community.

“My husband Denis lost his sister Sharon to breast cancer, leaving behind two little children. I lost an aunty and we just about lost my mother-in-law Marie a couple of years ago too.”

To take part, you’ll need to be at Bushy Park on Pyes Pa Rd at 9am on May 31, with vehicles leaving at 9.30am.

Registration costs $10 per vehicle and you’ll also need to dress yourself and your car up in pink.

Heaps of prizes are on offer, including Best Pinked Out car, man and woman, plus a stash of spot prizes will be drawn during the cruise.

Cruisers will have to find their way to three spots and will also be asked to complete challenges. The final destination will offer plenty of parking, food and drink.

“With 100 per cent of everything raised to be donated to the foundation, people are also welcomed to make donations of more than $10 if they choose to,” says Cathi.

Bay Rodders’ Pink Ribbon May Mystery Cruise starts from Bushy Park, 627 Pyes Pa Rd, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, on Sunday, May 31.

For more information and how to get involved email cathi@bayrodders.co.nz

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Go Baby Go! Giving freedom to children who need it most Up to five children who cannot crawl or walk will soon be able to explore the world around them – while doing it in style.

Go Baby Go board member Mark Prujean with India-Rose Clay, who has cerebral palsy, and her mum Amy at a recent Auckland hand-over.

Photo by Jacqui Madelin.

The future is here

This is the only hybrid BMW i8 in New Zealand. Imagine my delight when Paul Green of Coombes Johnston BMW invited me to sit alongside him for a quick drive. No one else in the Bay of Plenty had done this. Its 0-100km/h time is 4.4 seconds and its top speed is 248km/h.

Despite this it’s capable of 94mpg and has a range of 600kms.

It was so whisper quiet that all I could hear was the tyres. The future is here!

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Charity Go Baby Go! will hand over modified electric toy cars to mobility impaired children and their families at Coombes Johnston BMW in Mount Maunganui next Thursday, May 21 at 11am.

The rechargeable battery powered vehicles have been donated by BMW and assist mobility-impaired children’s therapy programme and development.

Go Baby Go! NZ board member Jacqui Madelin says the charity is entirely run by volunteers and is looking to spread the message to potential recipients and parents.

“Kids don’t always get the hang of the car at once,” says Jacqui. “But within minutes even the most disabled kids enjoyed being in their own car at ground level, instead of another disability device.”

Go Baby Go! was launched in 2006

by Physical Therapy Professor Cole Galloway from the University of Delware, North America, and introduced to New Zealand last year.

Professor Galloway says it was launched to ensure children who had problems with mobility, but were too young for an electric wheelchair, could learn about exploring.

“We studied mobility, and immobil-

ity, and how that impacts a child’s ability to learn and socialise with peers, and what we see is a striking difference.

“Fun is key here – it unlocks brain development and exploratory drive for the child, and ignites active, engaged play from adults and peers.”

Visit sunlive.co.nz next Thursday to see coverage of the handover.

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Three decades of passion, broken bones, and dirt bikes When you’re about 10 metres above the ground jumping a 23m gap, there’s a certain feeling of weightlessness as you hang on to a Husqvarna TC250 dirt bike by your fingertips.

It’s also one of the best times to “take a look around,” says professional freestyle motocross and Crusty Demons rider Luke Price.

“Every now and again when I’m doing certain tricks I’ll have a good look around which is pretty rad, up there it’s the best view in the house.

“This won’t last forever so I’m making the most of it now.”

Which is fair enough. Luke’s been riding dirt bikes since the age of four, and he remembers pulling his first trick, “a heel flicker”, when he was about 18 or so.

“That’s when you’re holding on to the handlebars and don’t let go. You jump over the

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Now aged 33, he’s broken 33 bones during the course of his professional career which includes multiple ribs, shoulders, collar bones, wrists, fingers and cheekbones.

While that sounds like heart attack material for his mother, it’s the numerous concussions he’s suffered that scares Luke the most.

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Global recognition for health and safety innovation Former Otumoetai College student Megan Sargent’s workplace health and safety innovation has been recognised at a global conference.

Megan placed second in the Elevator Pitch Competition at the 18th annual Massachusetts Institute of Technology Global Start-up Workshop at Guatemala City, which brings together entrepreneurs from around the world, for her new venture SafetyCircle.

It’s a culture change programme based on health and safety in the workplace, developed by fellow Kiwi Martyn Bradfield.

“I’m excited to have been awarded second place at the conference, especially given the intense competition from some incredibly clever ventures,” says Megan.

“A high proportion were technology based, as you’d expect,

in entrepreneurship based on MIT start-up guru Bill Aulet’s book Disciplined Entrepreneurship.

During her time working for Comalco, prior to setting up Abe’s Bagels, Amy witnessed the realities of workplace accidents and was eager to be involved in a project that reduces harm in the workplace.

Refined during several years in a variety of Australian industries, including construction, manufacturing and mining, SafetyCircle works by changing people’s attitudes towards health and safety, which Megan says is the Former Otumoetai College student missing piece of the puzzle Megan Sargent. for most companies.

First place was which makes this result even more awarded to a group of Harvard special.”

PhD students for their Co-founder of Abe’s Bagels, revolutionary drug-testing Megan travelled to the global system designed to dramatically workshop with eight others shorten the time required to representing Unitec, where she is test new pharmaceuticals. participating in a workshop series

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“We’re a real family orientated business,” says Toni.

“We work outside the square for solutions. “We’re here to give customers the best advice. Our customers aren’t just a number and we work closely with customers, retailers and manufactures to get the best solution for your needs.”

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Explaining residual leasing A residual lease provides the option to drive a brand new vehicle without tying up valuable working capital.

As you will be aware, the minute you buy a new car it begins to lose value, estimated at 50 per cent every four to five years. This is a very good reason, on its own, to lease a vehicle. You can still drive the vehicle of your choice, and if you own a business, payments are up to 100 per cent tax deductible as an operating expense.

A residual lease often costs less than traditional hire purchase and unlike an Operation Lease, you avoid the pitfalls of ‘excess kilometers’ and ‘refurbishment’ charges at the end of the lease. You will also save on the purchase price due to the substantial lease company fleet discounts used to calculate the monthly rentals and the residual value. These can be in excess of 30 per cent on some models. For example, the new model Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 Tdsl GLX-R 2WD double cab manual

leases up from $550 per month including GST. People often ask me what happens if circumstances change and they want to get out of a lease. You can terminate the contract on a similar basis as hire purchase.

This is different to the traditional Operating Lease packages where termination costs can be substantial. With a residual lease, you can offer to purchase the vehicle for the residual at the end of the lease term.

Changing accountants – easy as 1, 2, 3 Tauranga-based independent chartered accountancy firm Sutcliffe Graham + Co says too many local businesses are unhappily wedded to their accountants because they think it’s difficult to move on.

Cam Graham, who recently joined Amanda Sutcliffe as a partner of the firm, says the process of changing accountants is actually very straightforward.

“Recently a lady popped into our office and told us she meant to change her accountant last year but thought it was all a bit too hard,” says Cam. “After we explained the process she realised how easy it was and joined us.”

Amanda says they offer everything from tax and compliance services to supporting clients as they develop their business plans.

“Our personal touch approach adds Cam Graham and Amanda Sutcliffe. real value to busi-

Time for cuddles with Truffles Truffles came to us as a very scared little kitten, but after spending some time with one of our foster parents he has learnt to trust people again. He’s a beautiful fluffy kitten and is now five-months-old. He is still a little shy when you first meet him, but soon warms up to you. All ARRC Kittens have been de-sexed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, vet checked, and flea and worm treated, so we ask $105 when adopting a kitten to help us cover some of those costs. If you would like to meet Truffles, or any of our other kittens currently available for adoption, please contact our foster carer Teena on 552 5028, or check out ARRC’s Trade Me listings to see what other kittens we have.

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OTC lectern’s lasting legacy A sleepless night delving into the school motto and sturdy designs has come up trumps for two former Otumoetai Intermediate students, leaving their distinctively unique mark on the school.

As part of a school wide technology challenge students, late last year, had the chance to get creative designing a new lectern to replace the 25-year-old one.

Fending off about 14 other entries were former students Dannika Worthington and Madi Mackenzie, whose modernised version impressed Otumoetai Intermediate technology teacher Murray Thompson.

Cast in the school colours – black, green, and yellow – the sleekly designed lectern has a built in microphone and is emblazoned with the school’s logo – a koru pattern, redesigned seven years ago.

Alongside the school’s motto unveiled in 1966, ‘Hope Strive Achieve’, the koru encapsulates the sentiments of setting goals, striving for these and achieving what you set out to do.

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Otumoetai “We stayed up all night till about 2am Intermediate technology teacher and then got up at Murray Thompson 5am to finish the design off,” adds is impressed with the level of thought Dannika, now at Tauranga Girls’ Coland creativity that went into the lege.

All entrants had entries, ranging to present plans and from the more traditional wooden research various mould to modern materials and designs and sleek designs. along with creating a 3D model.

But he couldn’t But Madi and look past Madi and Dannika’s model Dannika weren’t prepared for seeing which ticked all the boxes. their 3D model come to life in full “It holds a huge size after several amount of pride for these girls,” says meetings with Murray.

Steven Chambers of Along with having Stufkens+Chambers their names engraved Architects finalising design features.

Former Otumoetai Intermediate students on the lectern the “Having the 3D pair received a $50 Dannika Worthington and Madi model and then Warehouse voucher.

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Continuing careers with CAD Scott Cottle’s physical career in mechanical engineering was whisked out from underneath him when he suffered a medical mishap about three years ago.

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But he’s been able to use his engineering knowledge in a different field thanks to Computer Aided Training courses in Mount Maunganui.

The 37-year-old is in his final stages of completing a CAD Drawing course, which has enabled him to continue to work in the engineering industry.

The CAD Training programme is for people who wish to extend their trade skills, establish new career paths, or for people who may be rehabilitating from an injury. It was perfect for Scott.

“I’ve always enjoyed engineering, so to have it taken away from you is pretty difficult,” says Scott. “It’s good to know that there is something else you can do.”

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Neurons out of sync failing to make a link home-schooled, because parents are anxious about their child’s lack of progress at school and the social implications this has on their friendships.”

Alarmingly, prisons are full of inmates who are dys-

During her 14 years of owning Kip McGrath Education Centre in Tauranga, Judith Kramer has seen many students who struggled to improve in reading come through her door.

Judith says the students appeared to be intelligent and keen to learn. They often had Reading Recovery, Rainbow Reading and other interventions to help – but she says they were still failing and well below the National Standard.

This is why Judith is now specialising in the screening and diagnosis of dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome. The Cellfield Intervention is a brain plasticity, evidence based intervention that Judith says directly addresses the inefficient, neural wiring in the brain underlying dyslexia.

The consequences of struggling with reading are a slow, slippery slide down the road to a lack of confidence and low self-esteem, says Judith.

“Quite often these students become the target of bullying. They’re often taken out of school to be

Cellfield for Dyslexia clinician Judith Kramer with Tauranga Intermediate student Jayden Bailey, 12, in one of their sessions.

No problem being the underdogs try and solve some of these within been training twice a week since They scooped an International the news articles,” says Mary.

Future Problem Solving trophy last January, including the weekends.

“A lot of it has legal terminology.

This year’s topic is intellectual year, but this time round they’re property. “Every time a news article A lot of it is way beyond their age the underdogs – competing against group but that’s very normal for a comes up about intellectual propstudents up two years older than topic at the international confererty, we identify the challenges and them on the topic of intellectual ence.” However, the property. students are driven and Thirteen-year-olds Anna motivated themselves.

Petersen, Jonathan Tomlinson, “They surprise me someHayley Thomas, and Louis times. They sometimes Donovan are confident and are come up with things that training fanatically in the leadI need to go back and up to the International Future research myself,” laughs Problem Solving Programme in Mary.

Iowa.

Mount Lions Club The four clever problemPresident Brian Dey solvers from Mount College also wanted to help the youth have the backing of the Mount in the Mount commuLions Club this year, gifting the nity. team $1000 towards their trip “Mount College is to America on June 11-14. doing really well at Mount Intermediate problem Mount Maunganui Lions president Brian the moment and we solving tutor Mary Woods compares the competition to the Dey with Mount Intermediate future problem wanted to fund their solving team members Anna Petersen, trip to help them with Olympics. “It’s a huge internaJonathan Tomlinson, Hayley Thomas, the competition.” tional competition.”

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“It highlighted increasing concerns for the number of young offenders who have slipped through the educational net because of undiagnosed learning disabilities, including dyslexia

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Coffee and cakes for breast cancer OR.GY Coffee on Hewletts Road is inviting people to enjoy a hot beverage and freshly made morning tea as part of a fundraiser for breast cancer research.

On Sunday, May 31, for $10 people get their choice of a Mojo hot beverage, morning tea and a buy one get one free voucher for OR.GY Coffee.

Jess Amos says people will also automatically go into a free raffle.

“We will be having games, raffles and an auction, all for a gold coin donation.

“All the money goes to such a good cause.”

Jess says eight women a day are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand.

“This year the money raised from my morning tea will be used to fund vital research projects and medical grants to help improve the survivorship of breast cancer in New Zealand.

“Please consider making a donation today. I cannot do this alone but with your help we can make a difference.”

People wanting to attend the event on May 31 will need to RSVP by May 24 so Jess knows how many people to cater for.

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Jess Amos is inviting people to come down to OR.GY Coffee on May 31. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Health expert Jason’s golden rules Expert health researcher Jason Shon Bennett will share his golden rules to exceptional health and wellbeing at his newest seminar in Mount Maunganui this month, as part of a national tour.

Jason will shed light on Genetics Optimised by Lifestyle, Diet and Environment Naturally at his seminar – 20 Golden Rules – at Club Mount Maunganui on May 26.

He will share his findings from his 30 years of research, which will arm people with the

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Caring for the client and the skin The professional and experienced team at Caci Mount Maunganui don’t just focus on what’s on top of the skin, they are there to help resolve Bay of Plenty residents’ skin concerns – and achieve great results.

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Let’s talk about nutrition When it comes to nutrition, it’s what we don’t know that’s making us overweight, tired and unhealthy. That’s what New Zealand nutrition and health expert Ben Warren believes.

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Some goodwill Tokoroa style Tokoroa mountain bikers have put up a hand to help a kindred spirit – one who lives 90km away over the Kaimai Range.

One they have probably only heard of, but one who has deeply affected them all.

“It’s because helping is the way we do things in Tokoroa,” says local businessman Larry Sullivan. And he’s hoping it’s also the way they do things throughout the entire central North Island and Bay of Plenty.

A matter of luck

Tokoroa is hosting a fundraiser for Elliott Keys, the Mount Maunganui 14-year-old who broke his neck in a mountain biking accident in mid-2014.

He’s now a tetraplegic. “It is only a matter of luck, or bad luck in Elliott’s case, that 99.9 per cent of the time we get up, dust ourselves off and jump back on the bike” says Larry.

Now Tokoroa mountain bikers want to show some support for a rider who can’t jump back on the bike. They’re planning a Ride for Elliot, which will eventually assist him to ride again, but on a specially

more money – there will also be walking and running options of one or two laps of a 5km single track.

This will be at a separate part of the park so walkers and runners aren’t dodging bikers.

“We’ll also have a child-friendly ride of about 5km incorporating a Cougar hunt for the kids,” says Larry.

“We’re trying to make it a family mountain biking event to show support for another family hurting from a mountain biking accident.”

A bit of Tokoroa style

Event entry is $30 for the three-lap ride, or $20 for everything else and $5 for the child option.

A major spot prize of a $1000 cycle shop voucher, donated by Tokoroa retailers, is also up for grabs.

Money raised goes to getting Elliott mobile again.

He’s keen to get into an off-road wheelchair called a Mojo. It’ll be Tokoroa style – made in Australia and modified for Jackson Glass, Callum Nairn, Elliott to drive with his head. ElliCaleb Glass, Max Franklin. ott’s dad Mike owns a chemist shop in Tokoroa. modified $40,000 off-road wheelchair.

“We’re just keen to show the family The Ride for Elliott will happen at some support Tokoroa-style” says Tokoroa’s Cougar Park on Sunday, May Larry. “As well as show off a hidden 17 at 10.30am. treasure – our great park and mounThe mountain biking component will tain biking facilities.” be an eight-10km lap ride format with To register for the event, see www. options for one, two or three laps on sportsground.co.nz/tokoroamtb some exciting new rides, says Larry. The To donate to Elliot’s off-road tracks are not technical but undulating wheelchair, see https://givealittle. through beautiful pine forests. co.nz/cause/elliottkeys# Hunter Wells To pull in more people – and of course

Grandparents raising grandchildren Karen Ormsby knows first-hand what it’s like as a grandparent raising a grandchild. She says: “You think you’re alone in the world”.

Grandparents can become caregivers to their grandchildren for a number of reasons. “It can be a death in the family, unfortunately there are some alcohol and drugs situations, or the parents can’t look after the child anymore. Sometimes the children have been removed by CYFS, so if they can go to family it’s better than being tossed with strangers,” says Karen.

There are 50 families in Tauranga that GRG knows of, but Karen knows there are more and wants to ‘get them out of the woodwork’.

“When I got my little grandson he was only five months old, and it can be quite an isolating time. All your friends are out doing stuff and you’re at home with a little baby.”

Karen says GRG is all about support.

“It’s good to talk to people who actually know what you’re going through.”

The organisation can also point people in the right direction to get the help they need, such as an Unsupported Child Benefit from WINZ. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at St Peters in the City at 130 Spring St from 10.30am12.30pm. For more information visit www.grg.org.nz or phone Karen on 021 225 5108.

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Books and more for Red Cross Books, magazines, board games, DVDs and CDs. If they’re not being used by anyone anymore, Red Cross volunteers in Greerton want them.

They’re calling for donations for their Red Cross Bookfair at the service centre on Chadwick Rd on July 25-26.

Bargains

Programmes co-ordinator Heather Dabrowski says there’ll be some great bargains on offer.

“I’ve spotted some lovely rare old books and lots of good quality and recently released titles.

“We’re very appreciative of the support of the local community donating books and other items.”

Raise funds

Heather says the Bookfair aims to raise funds to support the humanitarian work of Red Cross, as the organisation celebrates 100 years.

Funds raised will be used to help support projects including the

Red Cross Tauranga programmes coordinator Heather Dabrowski, and volunteers Joan Timu and Ana Shaw.

Disaster Welfare Support Team, which is currently being set up in Tauranga.

“It’s the establishment of which will be a great way to celebrate and commemorate the 100th anniversary”, says Heather.

The Bookfair runs from 9am5pm on July 25-26. EFTPOS will

be available and all books will be priced.

Anyone wanting to help out can contact Heather on 07 578 6987 or heather.dabrowski@redcross. org.nz Donations can be dropped at the Red Cross Centre at 245 Chadwick Rd, Greerton.

Interesting views from the village A lot of interesting things come past the door to my fish bowl office at the entrance to Greerton Hall.

Some relatively mundane – such as the random pair of black leather shoes that have taken up residence outside my door this week – and others, unexpectedly, of national and even international significance – like the New Zealand National Indoor Bowls team that have been huddled inside the hall planning the downfall of our green-and-gold neighbours.

Positive ways

This upkeep of the 100-year-old ANZAC relationship, through healthy competition a stone’s throw from the RSA, speaks well of our ability to find positive ways to commemorate the horrific events of our national his-

tory. The St George’s Church Gate Pa Day events, just up Cameron Rd, a few days after ANZAC Day, were another positive example of this.

In other things-fromthe-past related news, the Community Patrols’ Car Boot Sale will be offering the light of day to all sorts of historical – be they ancient or recent – taonga (treasures) in the always friendly atmosphere of the Greerton Village School fields this Saturday. Another excellent opportunity to get out and around the Village, bumping into your favourite local characters –commerce meets community.

Community hub

So, whether you’re currently barefoot, a supporter of trans-Tasman sporting fixtures, or just looking to fill – or empty – your car boot, Greerton Village can help you achieve your goals in the friendliest community hub in town.

We also have all forms of dancing, indoor radio controlled car racing, the gee-gees, world-famous park benches (ask me about them sometime), fitness, self-defence with sharp edged weapons, golf with blunt clubs, and more.

what you’re looking for and so much more Greerton Village is just a few minutes south of the CBD on Cameron Rd

Find out what’s up in Greerton Village at www.greertonvillage.org.nz

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Whanau Ora only for the elite few The Auditor-General, Lyn Provost tries to put a positive spin on her report on the Whanau Ora scheme but this is hard to reconcile with the fact that almost a third of the allocated $137.6 million budget was taken up with administration costs.

This equates with it requiring spending a $1 fee for every $2 of benefit.

The fact that legal entities are needed to implement the plans begs the question, how many more lawyers will be able to command the high fees that have been paid over the years to those implementing Treaty claims?

Where is the accountability?

As with similar schemes funded

by public money that go awry, no one is ever held responsible. For how much longer will the average New Zealander accept this squandering of the Nation’s finances?

Chris Finlayson needs to acknowledge that many of the settlements of Maori claims he has affected have led to the financial advantage of a small group of elitist Kaum tua of the Whanau hierarchy, but have had no apparent benefits to ordinary Maori.

None of the activities of these controlling bodies has resulted in improvement to the many problems facing Maori in employment, welfare dependency, health, education, and crime.

Bryan Johnson, Omokoroa

Health care delays poor

Millions of misused funds Where else but in New Zealand could blatant ‘misuse’ of tax payers’ money on separatist schemes like Whanau Ora be allowed? And, don’t try and tell me it’s for all New Zealanders because it’s not.

Controller and Auditor-General Lyn Provost has come out with a report that even she can’t gloss over!

To quote her: ‘After four years in operation, it was hard to define what Whanau Ora is and what it has achieved’.

Four years down the track and $137.6 million later, and what has it achieved? It might be hard to define, but as usual about a third of that money has gone into ‘administration’.

New car or a wedding dress anyone? Pay off the credit cards?

We have seen this time and time again, and what will happen? Nothing. And no one will be held accountable. Good old National and the tail waggingthe-dog Maori party.

Rex Anderson, Rotorua

It was reported on the news last week that our counterparts overseas who suffer prostate cancer survive at a longer and better rate than we do.

Well I am not surprised after hearing from a friend in Wellington yesterday who informed me he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has been waiting four months to see a specialist at the hospital.

This man cannot afford to go private, nor could he afford insurance, so he has to wait.

One wonders how long he will have to wait for any follow up treatment after seeing the specialist.

Such lengthy waits are not acceptable in Mr Key’s ‘rock star economy’.

If the rest of the world are doing better than us in health care with less than a rock star economy, then we, and especially the Minister of Heath, should be ashamed of our health system allowing such delays to exist.

Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem

A multicultural flag for all Kiwis I agree with Otumoetai College students who say keep the existing national flag. The time to change is when and if we become a republic within the Commonwealth.

I am, however, pleased with the makeup of the panel members selected to choose a possible new flag design. The panel reflects

the multicultural diversity of the NZ population, unlike the panel selected to recommend changes to our constitution.

This was heavily biased to favour demands of one cultural group.

The final report of this panel reflected this bias.

A number of the flag designs I have seen indicate that the

designers still have a bicultural rather than multicultural train of thought. Any new flag must satisfy all cultures in NZ. It will be a difficult task to design a flag to satisfy everyone.

The old adage still stands strong; ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. John Key take note.

Roger Bailey, Papamoa

$26 million enough on referendums In the past John Key has categorically stated he does not have to stand by results of a referendum. After spending $26 million plus on referendums when 80% of the polls state no change is wanted, can we trust John Key to accept the final result? His history does not encourage us to have faith in his word.

Consider the removal of workers’ rights to meal and tea breaks, zero labour contracts, selling of state housing, the changing of labour laws to the benefit of large foreign corporations to the detriment of New

Zealand workers, and selling our farm lands and other land to overseas interests.

You only have to look at real estate in Auckland where high prices stop New Zealanders from purchasing their first home. Progress cannot be stopped; however it can be controlled.

Does our past and future have to suffer so the rich get richer and the land of the long white cloud becomes the black cloud?

Ken Allen, Katikati

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Friday 15 May

U3A Tauranga General Meeting - Display of U3A Groups Work, along with a Presentation of Items from a selection of the various groups. Come along and learn, and be entertained! Visitors Welcome.

Saturday 16 May

2degrees Comedy Convoy Steve Wrigley (7 days) back from the US to host the 2degrees Comedy Convoy at Baycourt 8pm. 577 7189 Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Bayfair Night Market Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 6-11pm. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@hotmail.com Being Self-empowerment workshop of short talks on a range of topics. Come for one talk or the whole day. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am - 4pm. Meditation, positive thinking, vegetarian cooking, holistic exercises, books & refreshments.

Free of charge. Email: discoverbeing@ gmail.com www.brahmakumaris.org, 022 635 2854 Car Boot Sale Evans Rd Community Church, Papamoa 8-11am. Sausage sizzle, coffee, car wash. $5 a space. Arthur 574 1822 Car Boot Sale Greerton Village School from 7.30am until 12noon. Contact Shirley on 577 1116 or 0274 146 040 / Rob 579 6143 Come along and join the fun, there’s something for everyone.

Ha Derech/The Way Messianic Kehilat

Now at Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/ Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth.

544 7424 or 021 0226 3515 Katikati Tramping Club Lunds Rd to Sentinel Rock, easy, contact Ted, phone 07 5491919.

Let’s Dance Ballroom & Latin Dance Club Live dance tempo music. Second

Sat of month at Bethlehem Hall 7-10.30pm. Bruce 576 5598 Mozart/Lauridsen Concert Mozart Requiem & Lauridsen Lux Aeterna with musical director Chalium Poppy. The Scholars Pro Musica & Opus Orchestra & soloists Jayne Tankersley, Kate Spence, Cameron Barclay & Jonathan Eyers May 23 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Cameron Rd/Elizabeth St, Tauranga 7.30pm.

Tickets: Adults $35, school students $25.

Super Scrapbook Day May 16 9.30am - 5pm. Pre-designed layouts. Suitable for beginners & more experienced scrapbookers. Patricia 544 8135 email: trish-steer@hotmail.co.nz

Tauranga Farmers Market

Fresh & artisian produced food.

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Birthday hamper tickets

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News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg 38

Community events and occasions across the Bay. Pg 40

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg 40

available now. Main birthday market May 30. Supporting Te Puna Quarry Park. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

concert. All welcome. Harry 579 3987 a/ hs or 0274 384 610

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car Club Race day, Greerton 1.30pm. Track

set up from 10am. Newcomers welcome.

Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Every third Sat at club rooms, 3 Cherokee Place, Mt Maunganui 1pm. Visitors & interested people welcome.

Geoff 579 3637 Te Puke Art Society Exhibition in the Cargo Shed Weekends 10am to 4pm 16th & 17th and 23rd and 24th May

Te Puke Scottish Society Dance

7.30pm onwards. Come and enjoy old time dancing with great company and a lovely supper provided.

At the Te Puke War Memorial Hall, Jellicoe Street. Entrance $7. Subs now due. Phone Valerie 573 7093 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

Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times.

Richard 578 3894

Sunday 17 May

Annual Musical Variety Concert Supporting the work of the Bible Society, this year featuring music teachers & their pupils, along with other musical groups.

Concert held at Central Baptist Church cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 2pm. Free admission. Collection taken to support the Bible Society’s work.

Autocross 3 timed runs in the Baypark Pits. Helmet & Overalls (100% cotton with tight fitting cuffs, or race/rally overalls) are required. ASB Baypark Pit, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui. $50.00, MBOP Members $45.00 Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Worship and Communion service. Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay road. 10.00am. Colossians 4:2 “Prayer God wants to hear.” Lincoln Forlong. All Welcome. www.bbf.net.nz Bay of Plenty Rose Society Rose lovers are invited to “Dig This” at 5 Hayward Court, Te Puke at 1.30 pm. You will be shown how to plant a rose, followed by a general discussion on looking after your rose. Any queries phone Fern 575 2857 Bethlehem Lions Market 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village on 17th Ave 8am - 12pm.

Bible Seminars Sunday 1:45pm at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton.

Title: “Jesus Parables - Modern lessons for us” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome.

Refreshments provided. Vic 5430504.

Maketu Rotary Club Market 3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Maureen 533 2340 Musical Concert Held by Tauranga Bible Society at Central Baptist Church cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 2-3.30pm.

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Music That Got Us Through the War Years Timed to honour the WWI

Centenary, this special Wurlitzer Organ concert will feature music that was popular in WWI, WWII, the Korean War & the Vietnam War. At Baycourt Theatre 2pm. 577 7189 Petanque Tga/BOP Club Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 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 & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun.

Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Smith’s Sport Shoes Winter Duathlon Series Kids, Short & Long course options at Hotuhotu St, The Lakes, Tauriko from 9am. Paul 027 270 5300 email: in-fo@triathlontauranga.org.nz or visit www.triathlontauranga.org.nz

Tauranga Musica and Trustpower

Present Trio Amisted on Sunday 17 May @ 3pm @ 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Guest speaker: Lynnette White – healer. Members $3, non $5. 022 0670 467 Te Puke Forest & Bird May trip – Otanewainuku Robin Walk.

542 1934

Te Puke Country Music Club Day Sunday 17th May St Pats Hall 1pm.Everyone welcome.

Team James 50km Fundraisng Walk

From Papamoa East to Mauao, around the track twice & back again to raise funds for Papamoa boy James Reid. For info or to donate visit givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/teamjameswalk Underwater Hockey Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz Western Bay Harness Club AGM May 24 10.30am. For venue details 543 2152

Monday 18 May

Achieve Toastmasters Making it on

Mondays. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.30pm. Chrissy 543 9493 Alteration Vision Probus Club Meet fourth Mon at Tauranga Citz 10am.

576 0040 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30-9.30pm. All players welcome.

Sue 021 194 4335 Badminton Junior Club Bethlehem College Events Centre every Mon 6-7.30pm. Racquets available.

Sue 021 194 435 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army

Hall, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Bay Salsa Beginner salsa lessons at 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. $15 per class at Otumoetai Action Centre. www.baysalsa.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Young or old welcome.

Wendy 578 2585 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 9.15-10.15am. First class free.

For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.157.15pm during school term. Open club 6pm & 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of Peace service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9-11.30am & Weds CAB Service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm. Migrant clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. No appointment necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga Every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. New members welcome.

Heather 575 9092 Concert Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd., Monday 18 May 1.30pm. Entertainer Raymond Solomon followed by afternoon tea. Everybody welcome, $3 door cover Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www. harmonyaplenty.co.nz Interface Xpo 2015 At ASB Arena, 81 Truman Lane 8am – 5pm. Interested in the latest e-learning solutions & trends? http://www.interfacexpo.co.nz/

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy: coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.

Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Monday Night Dancers St Pats Hall Beatty Ave Te Puke. Learn Sequence

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. dancing Modern waltz, quickstep, and New Vogue suitable for beginners and improvers. Dance tuition from 6:30 pm then sequence dancing until 8:30 pm approx. $3:00 pp more lady dancers wanted -everyone welcome. Phone Gordon 572 0060 Mount Maunganui RSA Bowls Every Mon & Thurs, names in by 6.30pm, play commences 7pm. All welcome to have a try. Diane 575 3480

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Club Night, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St, 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds at 14 Norris St, Tauranga Citizen’s Club behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St, all classes 9-10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free.

Jennifer 571 1411 Tai Chi & Qigong Stay on top of your health, take control of stress. Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre every Mon & Thurs 2-3pm. Trevor 576 7731 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Beginner Lessons for 6 weeks Starts Monday 8th June – 13th July 7pm Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd, Greerton. Adults $45 Child $30 all welcome. Phone Liz 578 9063 after 5pm Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga Sequence Dance Club Norris St, behind Pak n Save Tauranga every Mon & Weds 7-10pm & Fri 7-9pm.

Owen or Elaine 574 2714 The Tauranga Home Show 2015 At ASB Baypark Arena. www.bayvenues. co.nz YMCA - ALFS Active Lifestyles For Seniors. First class free. Open to both men & women. Mon: Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 9am & 10.15am.

Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) 9am. Tues: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.30am.

Sit & Be Fit at Papamoa Community Centre 11.30am. Smooth Movers Weds Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.15am. Sit & Be Fit Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay 11am. Thurs: Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd 9am. Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd 10.30am. Fri: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.15am.

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Tuesday 19 May

@ The Clothesline Pre-loved quality cloth-

ing every Tues & Fri 10am - 2pm. Children’s $1, adults $2. Also prayer for healing on request. Face2Face Church, 36d MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui.

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui

Open meeting every Tues 11 Victoria Road St Peters Hall 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? Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmoral Kilties Ex-marchers aged 30-60 welcome to join for fun, friendship, travel etc.

Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Open Tues, Weds, Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm or when the flag is flying. Call in to meet the members & find out how to join or email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 1pm. 575 4650 DadzKare A support group for separated fathers. Meetings every Tuesday night 7.30pm at 538 Fraser Street. All welcome.

Ph 928 4323 Drawing/Painting Varied art programmes every Tues at 171a Elizabeth St West 7-9pm.

Interested? 576 9592 Ed Byrne – Roaring Forties Ed Byrne now in his forties, embraces middle age with open arms. At Baycourt Theatre 8pm. 577 7189 Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988 Fitness League 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 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Free Community Seminar “Stroke” at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am - 12pm. 928 6320 in-fo@ switchedon.org.nz www.switchedon.org.nz Free Falun Dafa Classes At Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. A traditional Chinese self-cultivation practice to improve mind & body. Easy to learn. Judy

021 0425 398 en.falundafa.org

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group

support meetings to be held on the first Tuesday of each month. 10.30am - 12.30pm. St Peters in the City cnr Cameron Rd & Spring St. Ph/txt Karen 021 225 5108 or Rawinia 022 059 7500

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony

Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 7-8pm.

All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Merge Social Connections New residents recently moved to Tauranga welcome. 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Comida Tapas Bar, 59 The Strand, Tauranga 5-7pm for social get together & meet new friends. Email merge. tauranga@gmail.com Mount Morning Badminton Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am 12pm. Maxeen 575 0162 Neighbourhood Run Running all year round.

Cheyne Rd 6am start. Free. Every Tues/ Thurs/Fri. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Alan 544 5989 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm start.

Neita 572 3768 Raising Resilient Children in a Technological World With John Cowan, May 26 at Otumoetai Primary School Hall, 236 Otumoetai Rd 7-8.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). $5 per ticket, sold at school hall Mon & Fri 8.45-9.15am.

Julia 021 256 7538 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Every Tues 7-9.30pm, second Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Bowling Club Championship Pairs (Reekie Cup) Greerton Hall 7pm. New members welcome. Mary 541 0687

Spiritual Guidance & Bowen Therapy

Room 2 behind Wild Herbs Natural Health, 775 Cameron Rd, Tauranga. For appointment, Kerry 552 6768 or 021 607 797 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Jam sessions.

Sing, play or just listen & enjoy. Greerton RSA 7.30-10pm. Sheryl 552 5906 Tauranga Continuing Education (50+) Group Speaker: Prof Bill Hodge, faculty of law Auckland University ‘Do we need a Constitution?’

At Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, 3rd Tues of month. Lectures start 10am. & $3

charge to cover expenses. 09 923 8033

Tauranga Central Ladies Probus Club

Third Tuesday of each month at 9.45am Daniels Memorial Park. New members welcome. Phone Gene 5787733

Tauranga Machine Embroidery Club

Meet 1st Tues of month at Methodist Church, 13th Ave 9am - 3.30pm. New members welcome. 543 5168

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 9-11.30am.

Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Orchid Society Monthly meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Speaker: Erica Cowdell - “Slipper Orchids.” Visitors welcome.

Natalie 543 0847

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills.

Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 20 May

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at

Mitre 10, Gate Pa 10am. All welcome.

578 2631

Badminton @ Mount Indoor Sports Centre Give badminton a go. Trial it for

free & if you like to come every Weds 7-9pm. $8pp. Racquets available. Eve 021 906 481

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812.

Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic.

For appointment 573 5614. Every 2nd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Belly Dance with “Arabian Spice”

First class free, all welcome. No experience required. Weds 6.30-8.30pm. Raffa 021 124 5982 arabi-anspicebd@gmail. com Saturday’s 9.30-10.30am. Elena 022 019 3344 spektor.helen@gmail.com Bowls Indoor Mount Senior Citizen, 345 Maunganui Rd., Wednesdays and Fridays 12.45pm. For further information contact Ph 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 Club Mt Maunganui Every Weds Indoor Bowls 6.45pm for 7pm start.

Jim 572 1983 Coffin Club Workshops to personalise a coffin. 558 Omanawa Rd 9am 12.30pm. David/Catherine 544 3290 or 021 184 4086 www.dzmdesign.co.nz Devoy Squash & Fitness Club night Weds 7-9pm. Non-members welcome.

Only $5. Cnr Devonport Rd & 13th Ave. 578 3686 after 11am.

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held

rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411.

Financial Literacy for Youth

15-24 year olds invited to attend. Learn how to: make wise money decisions; how to budget; how to manage credit cards & more. At ASB Arena Baypark, 81 Truman Lane 6.30-8pm. $10pp. RSVP May 18 to maxine@planwise.co.nz or 547 4266 Friends of the Library Papamoa Library Book Group meet 10am. Topic this week: ‘Politics’. Visitors & new members welcome. Pam 571 2566 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Aussie Butcher Open Fours Day Tournament Greerton Hall 10am. Names in book. Kevin 543 4044 Gate Pa Tennis Club Social tennis for all levels. Make new friends while getting some exercise. No commitment or fee for first 3 attendances. Every Weds 9am - 12pm. Geoff 570 1168 or 021 474 807

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team

Seeking ladies of all ages. Every Weds meet at Moreland Fox Park 8-9.30am.

No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore every Weds 1-3pm. 021 110 0878 or at Papamoa Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires ever Weds 3-4pm. 022 120 5406. No appointment necessary, no charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz Indoor Bowls at Ohauiti Every Weds at Ohauiti Settlers Hall 7.15-9.30pm. No experience necessary. All ages welcome.

Glennis 544 4022 Kiwi Toasters Meet at the Jellicoe Room, Te Puke Hotel May 20 5.30pm. Topic for this month: “Speak-

ing off the cuff.” Chrissy 543 9493 or 027 296 7939

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Please join us for fellowship and celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount, doors open at 7.00 for a 7.30pm. Tonight our guest speaker is Dr Janice Ann Priest. Door charge is $3.00 Contact Janet 027 264 0226.

Ninja Knits Knitters, crocheters, felters etc. Yarnbomb, swap patterns & teach each other new skills. All ages & beginners welcome. Every 2nd & 4th Weds at The Incubator, Historic Village 7pm.

Otumoetai Lions Assist in community based activities & enjoy fellowship & social. Meet 1st & 3rd Weds of month.

Fellowship 5.30pm followed by meal 6.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome. Robert 576 8445 or http://www. lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/202L/Zone-9/ Otumoetai Papamoa Palms Probus Club Meet first Weds of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 11.15am. All welcome. Sue 574 3280 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet up once a week of coffee, enjoy socialising & meeting new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga Tauranga Embroider’s Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7-9pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Rotoiti through the Bullring towards Okataina & return. Grade mod, approx 5.5hrs. Pat 544 0670 Tauranga RSA Texas Hold-em Poker Club New members welcome, will teach you how to play. Buy in $10. Every Weds 7.30pm. PJ 543 2279 Toastmasters City Early Start The 6 F’s Club - Fast, focused, flexible, feedback, friendly & fun. Confidence & leadership building. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 6.508.15am. 021 044 5654 LaniDTM@ gmail.com or http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org

Thursday 21 May

Club Mt Maunganui Social games club.

Play indoor bowls, 500 & Bolivia every Thurs 12.45pm. John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on the Book of Mark. Jack/Betty 544 3809

Diabetes Help Tauranga Network

Support meeting Bongard’s Pharmacy Drop In, Greerton 1-3pm. 571 3422 for details.

Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance.

Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 French Connection For lovers or all things French. Come & meet likeminded people over a relaxed drink.

Meet every second Thurs at Comida on the Strand between 4.30-6.30pm. Email Andrea at agohns@yahoo.co.nz Happiness and Our Mind Drop-in Meditation Classes beginners welcome, classes are self-contained so you can start any date. Cost: $14 per class. Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class Thursday 4th June: 7.00pm 8.30pm www.meditateintauranga.org Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Oropi/ Chadwick Rds 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors. Welcome to view.

June 544 0823

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues. Morning class 10 am to 12.

Wednesday Advanced, Thursday Club Night and New Dancers, 7.30 pm.

Frontiersmen’s Hall. Phone 543-1063.

Otumoetai 9 Hole Golf Separate competition for men & women every Thurs.

Report before 8.30am for a fun morning of golf. New players welcome. 576 9739 or just turn up.

Papamoa Table Tennis Every Thurs at Papamoa College Gym 7-9pm. New members welcome. John 572 0129 Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing at La Mexica. No partner required. $2 entry (members free). www.baysalsa.co.nz Schizophrenia Support Group For people who have a diagnosis of schizophrenia 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 Senior Tennis At Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, for ages 35+ from 9-11.30am. $3 ball fee.

New members welcome.

Simplee Cre8tive Ladies craft group every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Bring your favourite craft or do a new one.

Great company, casual, fun environment! Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi Qigong Every Thurs at Ohauiti Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1hr. $1pp. Eric 577 1988 Social Tai Chi Practice Group Meet every Thurs at Methodist Church Hall, 13th Ave 9.30am. Lee 578 2342 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise for those with or at risk of heart disease.

Every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai, & every Monday at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave, both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108 www. taurangamodelrailwayclub.co.nz Tauranga & Western BOP Grey Power Assn AGM at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 1.30pm. Guest speaker: Stuart Crosby, Mayor of Tauranga. Gold coin donation appreciated.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30-9.30pm. $3pp. Check out FB. Maria 576 7326

Toastmasters - Kickstart Breakfast Club Speak confidently in a fun envi-

ronment. Alimento Cafe 7am, guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Young Parents Group (For ages 20 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

Friday 22 May

Alcoholics Anonymous Open

meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm & 7pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly. com/ Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues.

For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support BOP EasiYoga upstairs 14b

Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 11am 12pm. Gentle exercises, bring your own mat. All welcome. Tina 281 1480 or email: tina@mebop.org.nz Mobile Phone Workshop Not sure how to use your mobile phone? Book now for your lessons & learn the basics.

Gayle 578 1878 Steve’s Vision Photography - Pop Up Gallery Open 8am May 22 - 26 (open Sunday from 9.30am), Omokoroa Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd. Look for signs, plenty of parking. Up to 50% off all existing stock. Come & grab a bargain. Steve 021 128 6781 www.stevebolt.co.nz The Sociables 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & event.

Email sociables@outlook.co.nz

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-profit clubs and organisations.

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

Deadline 3pm Tuesday. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

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By Winston Watusi

What happened to flying cars and bases on Mars?

We’re very nearly a sixth of the way through the new millennium, and it’s starting to feel awfully familiar.

I guess I was hoping for something a bit more science fictiony. When I was growing up 2015 always seemed like a date from science fiction. As a relatively small Watusi I was taken to Auckland’s Civic Theatre by an older cousin to see ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, which blew my mind even if I was too young for the almost obligatory accompanying drugs.

Then, 2001 was far off in a science fiction future filled with flying cars and bases on Mars. Now, fourteen years after that iconic date, it’s a bit of an anticlimax.

Instead of great leaps from science fiction to scientific reality, all the world seems to be doing is recycling childhood memories.

In a weird time warp we now have ‘Thunderbirds’ back on television, brand new and retooled for kids forty years later. And last night I sat down and watched ‘Paddington’, the movie.

Delightful pleasures

I guess if I’d been thinking about it all those years ago when I was first read ‘Paddington’ and ‘Winnie the Pooh’ as bedtime stories, I would have betted on Pooh lasting for decades. But Paddington’s longevity is a surprise. Pooh always seemed timeless, Paddington was a little old-fashioned.

But good news! All childhood memories remain intact – ‘Paddington’, on DVD, is fantastic, revelling in all the delightful simple pleasures that made the original so appealing to a tiny Watusi last millennium.

(Trivia alert: the first Paddington Bear stuffed toy was created in 1972 by Gabrielle Designs, a small business run

by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson. The prototype was made as a Christmas present for their children Joanna and Jeremy

Drivers Bar 11th Ave Plaza Wednesday 27 – Drivers Rock Jam from 8pm. New night!

Singers & players welcome.

Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 17 – Icefire 5-8pm.

Classic rock duo.

Major Toms Wednesday 13th 7.30 pm Special Wet Hop Beer Tasting $20 p/p Friday 15th 7.30 pm Ciaram

Clarkson. Yes, that Jeremy Clarkson.)

But if I might have expected Paddington to disappear into the past, then I would positively have betted at the demise of the naffest singing competition in the history of the world, a title still held even after the invention of Idols, X-Factors and Got Talents.

associate with the chamber music genre. They sold out last time they were here, with good reason. Tickets are $25, show at 6.30pm.

Crank up the Wurlitzer

At Baycourt on Sunday, May17 there’s a special Wurlitzer Organ concert. Wurlitzers are unimpeachably cool. ‘Music That Got Us Through The War Years’ will feature music popular from during various conflicts; WWI, WW2, the Korean, and Vietnam wars. Timed Over-inflated absurdity to honour the WWI Centenary, renowned Australian While those modern spectacles organist John Atwell will rip through a nostalgia-laced continue to plum depths of awfulness, collection of songs such as ‘Pack up your Troubles’, ‘It’s the true granddaddy of overinflated a Long Way to Tipperary’, absurdity returns to ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’, television next week: and ‘In the Mood’. Things the Eurovision Song kick off at 2pm, tickets are Contest. $28 for adults, $25 for senIt is, astoundingly, iors, and free for children and 60 years old. students.

Who can forget the Finally, many thanks to all past winners? Abba, who generously donated jam Cliff Richard, the jars for my recent frenzied bearded woman...? feijoa bottling. I now have Who ever thought plenty. And I’ve decided not that having countries to make any more jam. In a vote for or against shockingly sexist decision I’ve each other was even concluded that women make vaguely sensible better jam than men. So I’ve given how many given up. countries in Europe If you’re ever in Omokoroa, actively hate each go to the Op Shop there. They other? And what was have homemade jam from a so unclear about the woman called A. Jacobs which contest name that is the best I’ve ever tasted. It’s led to Australia being so good I’m going to stick to included this year?

The Jade String Quartet. making chutney from now on.

Find out for yourself over three, yes, three, watusi@thesun.co.nz television nights next week.

I seem to have run low on space, but just a quick mention of a couple of Tauranga music events this weekend.

On Saturday, May 16 the Jade String Quartet are playing at the Art Gallery.

This is not your ordinary string quartet; they play Jimi Hendrix. Of course they also play things you’d more regularly expect, so you’ll probably get a blast of Vivaldi along the way, but there’s none of the stuffiness one might possibly

Granger on tour from Australia plays Acoustic Blues. free event Wednesday 20th 6pm – 8pm Wine Club.

Mount RSA Friday 15 – Black Top Blur 7.30pm.

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Six60 promises high-intensity Tauranga show Genre-bending band Six60 is rolling into Tauranga this June but fans of the five-piece might want to grab their tickets soon.

Six60 has added another six arena concerts to their national tour after tickets sold out quickly for their two Wellington shows, plus their Hamilton, Auckland and Whangarei gigs.

Tickets went on sale earlier this month for the Tauranga show, which will be held at ASB Baypark

Arena on Sunday, June 7.

Six60 consists of Matiu Walters on vocals and guitar, Eli Paewai on drums, Ji Fraser on lead guitar, Marlon Gerbes on synths and samples and Chris Mac on bass and synths.

Formed back in 2008, the founding band’s members met while studying at the University of Otago and took their name from the street address where they lived in Dunedin.

Combining elements of soul, rock, dubstep and drum and bass, Six60 has enjoyed a raft of success with Kiwi listeners for a number of years.

Their self-titled debut album, co-produced by Tiki Taane, went straight to number one in New Zealand back in 2011.

Their first two singles ‘Rise Up 2.0’ and ‘Don’t Forget Your Roots’ reached number one and number two respectively on the RIANZ singles chart.

This will be one show that’s promising to be an extremely entertaining and high energy evening of New Zealand music.

Tickets to Six60, with special guests Mt Eden and Raiza Biza, at ASB Baypark Arena on June 7 cost $69 plus booking fees from www.ticketek.co.nz

Dunedin genre-benders Six60 are playing ASB Baypark Arena on June 7.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to give away to lucky readers who can tell us the name of Six60’s debut album? Enter online at

www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, May 20.

By David Tauranga

Hatching cocoons through theatre A woman named Tanya instantly springs to the mind of Detour Theatre’s co-director Kim Williamson.

Since 2001 Kim has run acting workshops for people with physical or mental disabilities to improve their speech or movement, plus build confidence in themselves.

When Tanya first started coming she didn’t want to be here and would go into a cocoon, says Kim. “Now, a couple of years later, Tanya just loves it – she’s become embolden and has really come out of her shell.

I’ve had a few people like that, which is awesome.”

facilitator Nikki Moloney, who Kim runs five workshops a says the metamorphoses week, working with she’s witnessed have three organisations been phenom– IDEA Services, enal.

Arohanui Art “You just see and Education it in their faces, Trust, and they completely Avalon Inc. change,” says Aged 18-86, Nikki. participants have “Once they’re up on a variety of disabilities – both physical Members of Avalon Inc taking part in their stage they’re and intellectual. weekly acting workshop run by Detour Theatre. away laughing, they get right The first half into it and completely forget about any of the workshop is spent on activities disability they have. to help improves speech or movement, “And these guys are amazing to each while the rest is spent working on other, they’re incredibly supportive of productions each class holds at the end one and other. “Kim just gets the absoof the term. lute best out of them.”

“It’s also brought the best out in me,” Detour run weekly classes for adults says Kim. with intellectual disabilities. Contact “I see a different side of life. They are Idea Services if you’re supporting a happy despite the problems they face, they look at life in a different way and it special needs client and are interested in their participation one of these classes. makes me stop and think too.”

Or see www.detour.co.nz/classes.php Kim’s biggest fan is Avalon vocational

By David Tauranga

Seeking something different Members of Otumoetai Lions Club are seeking different, unusual and interesting second-hand goods to sell at their upcoming Curiosities Market.

All proceeds from the market will go to St John Ambulance in Tauranga. The date of the market is expected to be in July.

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curtainstudio.co.nz | 0800Curtains (0800 287 824)

If you would like to donate interesting and unique items that would be of interest to others, contact Dave Kershaw on 07 579 2580 or Alan Scholfield on 07 570 2630 to arrange collection of goods. Pick up or drop off of items can be arranged.

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The Story - The Battle Begins Ian Payne

Who’s calling the shots here?

As I write, I’m in Lancashire, England. The rain is pouring down and the daytime high will be around 10 degrees (this is May?!).

More reasons, if not the best ones, for continuing ministry in New Zealand.

However, what is significant about being in the UK at this time is that the General Election took place the day after we arrived from NZ and one of the biggest stories around this was over how many Scottish National Party MPs would be in the parliament at Westminster. The thought of all these Scots being involved in making decisions for England was making my English friends panic. It’d be like having Aussie MPs in the Beehive calling the shots how would you feel about that?

The question this has raised in my mind is about our human desire to be the one who decides and controls our lives, our choices, and our freedom to live how we want to live.

One of the earliest statements of belief that Christians made was the simple, yet profound ‘Jesus is Lord’. This was put into words we can all understand by a five year old at our Church who was explaining to her little brother that being a Christian, a follower of Jesus means, ‘He is boss’.

This is intimidating for many, choosing to hand over the control, to be guided by another, to give

up our ‘rights’.

The wonderful thing about Jesus being ‘Boss’ is that he’s not bossy, but loves us and leads us in a way that always has our best interest at heart His heart.

By Rev Ian Pittendreigh

- Bethlehem Community Church

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

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trades & services

Skilled, reliable and conscientious Tauranga professional painter Emmersen Bourne prides himself on being a skilled, reliable and conscientious painter.

The owner of Emmersen Painting has seven years’ experience in the trade and aims to offer his clients high quality workmanship with attention to detail.

Emmersen specialises in both exterior and interior Emmersen Bourne of Emmersen Painting. painting, plasterboard redecoration,” says Emmersen. repairs and skimming. He’s “It means my clients only have also a dab hand at plastering, which is to deal with one person and I can an advantage for his clients. provide a total preparation service.

“It comes in handy when making About 50 per cent of the painting the repairs often needed when jobs I do also require plaster repairs.” preparing walls and ceilings for Emmerson offers competitive prices and free quotes – and operates from Katikati to Te Puke and everywhere in between.

So, if the home is looking a bit worse for wear and could do with a coat of paint, or the ceilings are in need of repair – give Emmersen a call.

Quality, friendly electrical service They’re big on customer service, but they don’t mind taking care of the smaller electrical maintenance jobs.

Spark IT owner Brian Williams and his apprentice Shane Gray specialise in small electrical maintenance jobs in the home or office.

Based in Papamoa, Brian and Shane also offer service in LED lighting, phone and data cabelling, and can test and tag appliances.

They’re also now installing solar panels to suit customers’ require-

Brian Williams and Shane Gray from Spark IT. ments whether for grid tie or off-grid power solutions.

Brian has been a registered electrician since 1986, which means he has the experience needed to get the job done right.

Shane and Brian pride themselves in good quality, friendly service.

“Communicating with our customers is very important,” says Brian.

For any electrical needs, contact Brian and Shane at Spark IT today.

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This sector as a whole is currently going through a strong growth period and we have high demand for qualified staff of all types.

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Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 A WORLD OF WEARABLE ARTS trip to wellington. Only 6 seats remaining. Time to also book seats for the fieldays in June and our popular annual trip to the Taranaki Rhododendron Festival. Phone John’s door to door tours 576 9305 NO.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB Extended Tours: Specialists in fully escorted day ,extended tours and shows.Mamma Mia Matinee: Join us for a fun day out to a Global Smash Hit Show-Saturday 27th June. World of Wearable Arts & Te Papa Gallipoli Exhibition: Be wowed in Wellington where fashion, art and theatre collide join us we travel to where everything is extraordinary, join us for premiere seats at the matinee show.8th-11th October .Must book now tickets are limited and selling fast! Free pick-up, free newsletter. Ph the No8 Tours team on 579 3981 JOIN OUR TRAVEL CLUB for regular outings and fellowship .

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Email: bookings@no1thestrand. co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450 or text 027 318 5760 www.tfdc.co.nz

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