The Weekend Sun 19 February 2016

Page 1

19 February 2016, Issue 791

Man on a mission The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper.

66,600 copies to the homes of 159,700 residents throughout TAURANGA, MOUNT MAUNGANUI, PAPAMOA, WAIHI BEACH, KAIMAI, KATIKATI, TE PUKE, PAENGAROA, OTAMARAKAU and all RDs

If a seven day mountain biking challenge covering 580km of roads from McLaren Falls Park to the top of the Coromandel Peninsula and back isn’t daunting enough, try doing it with a bike with one gear, and fat, low pressure

Your Central City Health Centre

Your Central City Family Practice Enrolling Patients Now

OPEN EVERY DAY 8AM - 9PM

• accident & medical • family medical practice • chiropractor • physiotherapy • pharmacy

tyres. Mountain biker Ian Viljoen is doing just that, making it as tough as he knows how, to raise money for The Variety Club. Read more on page 5. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Doctors: Emma Stanley - Brad Little - Rebecca Hughes Heath Sumpton - Angus Watson

• dentist • xray

2nd Avenue Health Centre - 19 Second Avenue - Tauranga

HOURS: Mon - Fri City Centre Medical Enrol Now For Reduced Fees 8.30 - 5pm

ph 578 8089

Located Downtown Central City in the 2nd Avenue Health Centre building

Friday 19 February 2016 1 The Strand, PO Box 240, Tauranga Phone 07 578 0030 www.theweekendsun.co.nz ads@thesun.co.nz newsroom@thesun.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

2 The Weekend Sun is published every Friday, circulating throughout the Western Bay of Plenty, delivered free to 65,000 homes of more than 159,700 residents from Waihi Beach, through Katikati, Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke including rural and residential mailboxes. The Weekend Sun is produced by Sun Media Ltd, an independent and locally owned company based at 1 The Strand, Tauranga.

Sun Media Ltd Directors: Claire & Brian Rogers Editorial: Andrew Campbell, Letitia Atkinson, Elaine Fisher, Zoe Hunter, Merle Foster, David Tauranga, Hunter Wells, Greg Taipari. Photography: Tracy Hardy, Bruce Barnard. Advertising: Kathy Sellars, Suzy King, Lois Natta, Rose Hodges, Lucy Pattison, Bianca Lawton, Cath Jump, Doug Britton, Chloe Brown, Leah Rogers, Aimee-Leigh Brunsdon, Mere Kawha-Brears, Jo Delicata, Katie Erasmus. Design Studio: Kym Johnson, James Carrigan, Kerri Wheeler, Kyra Duffy, Amy Bennie, Lauren McGillivray. Digital Media: Jay Burston Office: Julie Commerer, Melanie Stone, Kathy Drake.

The Bay’s most read newspaper

Quite a few shades of grey BREAKING NEWS

direct to your mobile - register for FREE

www. sunlive.co.nz

Vents Solar Panels Satellite Dishes Heating

What’s black and white and read all over? So the trick question used to go. The news, of course. That was back in the day when the news was, literally, black and white. Nowadays the only news that is read all over is SunLive, but you all know that story because you all read it...to the tune of a million hits a week. These days the news is multicoloured and multi-dimensional. Whether it’s black and white, is up for debate, as recently the line has been blurred, leaving quite a few shades of grey. We’re not so bold as to suggest there might be fifty shades of grey, although that also is very topical at the moment. But it’s clear the black and the white are getting pretty smudgy in the margins. First up, we have fans of the late Michael Jackson, up in arms because a “white” actor has been chosen to play the part of the “black” singer. Which is fascinating, since Jackson seemed to be hell-bent during the course of his lifetime, to turning himself from black to white in a series of bizarre plastic surgery events. Even more perplexing is his hit song ‘Black or White’ which, when you listen to the lyrics carefully enough (for those with nothing better to do) actually mirror the bizarre and tragic life of the troubled star.

All this comes hot on the heels of the Oscar nominations, when all hell broke loose because there were no black nominations. Another case currently is the trouble the Labour Party is having, deciding whether the much maligned TPP is a good thing or a bad thing. It seems across the Labour hierarchy that this is a grey area.

Mr Little has gone pretty dark on the concept, but in the eyes of former leaders Moore and Clarke they are taking the lighter side of acceptance, in fact saying it will be good for NZ. Seems the only ones with a beef about it are the habitual protesters who see everything as red.

Romance out of the box

If you’ve been battling your way through the last of the festive season treats, or revelling in the afterglow of Valentine’s Day indulgences, you may have been in awe of the creative descriptions that come with a box of chocolate. People who write these descriptions, and those who create greeting card verse, must live amazingly colourful lives. Most of us speak and think in fairly basic terms. “The traffic was shite today. Backed up the wazoo from Elizabeth St and half way to the Mount.” Not so, the Chocolate Box descriptive writers. Because everyday occurrences in their lives must be so much more exquisitely detailed and impressive. “Glistening automobiles, oozing tantalisingly along the liquorice carriageway, their steamy flustered passengers dreaming of the cooling Pacific surf dashed on sun-kissed sands.” Even putting out the postChristmas rubbish or feeding the cat must take on Mills and Boone proportions, for the Chocolate Box writer. “Shredded memories lie in tatters, wrappings and sticky-tape

with love and thoughtfulness, cast aside in the wild throes of festive exuberance. Piercing eyes and judgemental nuances exude from the furred one’s gaze, telekinetic powers pry open the refrigerator door for a whiff of succulent sardine in jelly.” Send us your best Chocolate Box author scripts for everyday occurrences, and we’ll send the best ones…probably some boxes of chocolates!! brian@thesun.co.nz

More tossers

Breaking news from the Olympic committee, Sex Implement Tossing has been accepted as an Olympic sport in the next games, following the sport’s spectacular rise in popularity, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere. Also being considered for inclusion is Blow Up Sheep trials, Undressage, and Naked Jelly Wrestling. All those disciplines can be combined for the Sexathlon. In addition, the guvmint has announced a new public holiday to replace Waitangi Day. It will be on the same day as daylight saving ends and called Appliance Appreciation Weekend. Remember to replace the batteries. Former Prime Minister Helen Clarke, once reduced to tears at Waitangi, s wishes someone had thrown such a sex object at her during her time in office. She may have said: “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen one of those... Even a phoney one.”

Moronic headline

From the Herald, ‘If meat could talk, would you still eat it?’ What sort of idiot even feels the need to ask that question, let alone answer it? Of course we would still eat it. But first, we’d ask its preference of sauces. brian@thesun.co.nz

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. The cocoa tree grows in tropical climes consistently warm and humid. Cocoa beans, the main ingredient of chocolate, are seeds in the cocoa tree fruit pods. The cocoa beans are fermented, dried, roasted, cleaned and ground down before the cocoa liquor is extracted.

The Weekend Sun

3

Good word or advertising?

The Jehovah’s Witness stand at Pilot Bay.

Should the curb-side evangelists be allowed to badger the tourists straight off the cruise liners? Does the Jehovah’s Witness religious literature constitute advertising and marketing? And should the church require a permit to pitch its faith to passengers at Pilot Bay? Even the Tauranga City Council admits it’s a grey area after one of its councillors raised an objection and fired off a complaint to Tauranga City Council enforcers. Councillor Leanne Brown thinks it’s “incredibly inappropriate” for the Jehovah’s Witnesses to be around the cruise boats when they dock. “Hopefully, it’s a misunderstanding and they’re not arrogant enough to think they have a right to be there.” ‘Was Life created?’ asked one Jehovah’s Witness pamphlets at the church’s literature stand on Pilot Bay. It’s just a few metres

from where 3000 passengers were pouring off the Celebrity Solstice this week. And ‘What is the secret of family happiness?’ asked another church pamphlet. The tourists may have had a big night aboard, they may be off to do the tourist traps or have a “cuppa” down the main street but first they have to get past the Jehovah’s Witnesses literature stand asking some of life’s big questions. Leanne says the tourists come for a great time. “They don’t want or need to be confronted about religion.” The Jehovah’s Witnesses are conciliatory. “Leanne is a councillor,” says elder Ben Preece. “So she would have to follow up any complaint.” But the church also quickly and quietly played down the issue. “There could be a misunderstanding over what we are allowed and not allowed to do,” says Jehovah’s Witness Clarence Ririnui.

But there’s no misunderstanding when the council bylaws team responded to a complaint. “They were not approaching people but allowing them to stop if they wished to engage,” says TCC bylaws team leader Stuart Goodman. “Regardless, we do not want to offend or upset anyone,” says Clarence. And Jehovah’s Witnesses “certainly did not want to draw attention to their work”. Their work being spreading the word. But there’s a lot at risk here, says Leanne. She says they don’t want to jeopardise the experience of a passenger who might just be offended by the evangelists. Are the evangelists offending tourists who might be here for a holiday experience rather than a new direction in life? To read the full story, go to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search for ‘Hallelujah, the cruise ships Hunter Wells are here’.

Friday 19 February 2016

Friday 19 February 2016 A selection of some local breaking stories featured this week on...

The only local daily news source you need, constantly updated, seven days a week

www.sunlive.co.nz News tips ph

The Weekend Sun

4

Remembering the great Scott Harry Scott was the chief flying instructor at Tauranga Aero Club for 25 years and left the club with a reputation among pilots that survives to this day.

0800 SUNLIVE

Family ‘gobsmacked’ with $7.1m win

Crash wipes out safety barrier A teenager has escaped serious injuries after crashing a motorbike into a safety barrier at a heavily used intersection on Monday night. Police were called to the intersection of Millers Rd and Bellevue Rd after a motorbike was seen laying in the middle of a pedestrian crossing shortly after 7pm.

The Tauranga Aero Club member died on February 10, leaving a lasting legacy with the club. While Harry is remembered for his on-the-ground personality, pilot and club secretary Trish Stephens says in the air he was a different person. “When you went up flying with him he was fantastic. He could be a scary person on the ground but he was wonderful in the air.” Harry taught Trish aerobatic flying and formation flying. Trish was inspired

Trish Stephens with her plane, remembering Harry Scott. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

by Harry’s wife Barbara, who was also an aerobatic flyer. “I aspire to be like her because I do aerobatics as well. She was kind of fearless and she loved doing them. She used to do it in a harder aeroplane than I was doing it in.” The North Shore Trophy, which is the ‘best aero club’ flying trophy, has the TAC named engraved on it 13 times. Tauranga currently hold the trophy. Canterbury has won it about six times and North Shore about four times. In the year 2000 when the TAC won the North Shore Trophy at Invercargill it was with 13 other cups that had to be couriered to Tauranga, because the cups and their cases were too heavy to go in the aircraft. Trish says the club has achieved such success due to Harry’s flying instruction. “He was instrumental in us being one of the strongest competition groups in the whole country, one of the strongest aero clubs,” says Trish. “He set a pretty high standard too. For years we used to be almost unbeatable. “Now all the other aero clubs are catching up and it’s a lot harder now to win.” To read the full story, go to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search ‘Remembering Harry Scott’.

Police seize $2m worth of ephedrine Ephedrine with the street value of more than $2 million has been seized by the Organised and Financial Crime Agency of New Zealand. Ephedrine is a precursor drug to methamphetamine, and the 19kg seized would have been used to make about 12kg of P, which would have been worth about $12 million.

SunLive Comment of the Week This comment was posted by Jimmy Ehu on the story ‘Action on lamb prices needed’:

“Well said. It is sad when we can purchase imported meat, cheaper than our own”.

EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DEALS

TRAVEL

PRIZES PLAN & BOOK ON THE DAY

COME IN STORE TO GET AMAZING TRAVEL DEALS

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Sat 20 & Sun 21 Feb, 9am-4pm Don’t miss out! Visit your local Flight Centre or Cruiseabout store this weekend. Store opening days & times vary, please visit our website for full details.

0800 323 976 | travelexpo.co.nz

CA147WS190216

A Tauranga family has been left gobsmacked after winning $7.1 million from a Powerball First Division draw. The lucky numbers that helped the family become instant millionaires have been in the wider family for more than 20 years – but the winners only rediscovered them recently. On Wednesday, February 10, the family’s lucky numbers came up, winning them a massive $7.1 million with Powerball – although they didn’t find out for a couple of days.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

5

The caped crusader One caped crusader will be among the more than 100 mountain bikers expected to start the Kiwi Crusade in Tauranga next week, from February 28, when the seven-day mountain biking stage race starts from The Strand. The crusade’s 580km over gravel roads, dirt tracks and tarmac will be tough enough, but the caped crusader Ian Viljoen is doing the crusade as a challenge to raise money for the children’s charity The Variety Club. As a mountain biker of about 16 years’ experience, Ian knows just what to do to make the week-long crusade as difficult as possible. He’s riding a single-speed fat bike – that’s one gear for all those Coromandel hills, and big fat tyres that create a lot of drag, or rolling resistance – and no suspension. A suspended bike would be

easier on the body, gears would be much easier on the legs and thinner tyres would not have as much rolling resistance, admits Ian. “I converted the tyres to tubeless to be able to run the tyres on as little air as possible,” says Ian. Which makes pedalling them up hills even more difficult and makes the exhilarating free ride rolling down hills, a bit of a memory. “It’s a point of difference. If I went on a normal bike I would be just another rider. “By making it just ridiculously challenging for myself, it creates more interest. It’s a lot harder to ride that thing than a normal bike.” Ian’s been training at Papamoa, where he says riding the bike on the beach is worth about four hours of normal mountain biking. Putting two children in the buggy just adds to the workout. “So I’m entering the world champs next weekend – the WEMBO 2016 24-hour world champs mountain biking in Rotorua,” says Ian. “Twenty-four hours of riding with the one gear to see how many laps I can do, and hopefully not die in the process.” He’s wearing the cape because it was presented by a sponsor who’s emblazoned it with Ian’s campaign war cry: ‘One man, one gear, one cause’. He’s doing it for variety because of what the charity does for children, says Ian. Variety helps New Zealand’s sick, disabled and disadvantaged children reach their full potential. Any support would be awesome. The funds raised on Every Day Hero will go to the Variety charity that will distribute the funds to kids that need medical or physical support. Andrew Campbell

Caped crusader Ian Viljoen is doing the Kiwi Crusade as a challenge to raise money for The Variety Club.

Bay Blinds sells directly to the public as well as other blind re-seller throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, supplying a comprehensive range of vertical blinds, venetian blinds, roller blinds, wood venetians and roller sunscreens. The quality of our products is equal to the very best of our out-of-town competitors, so there is no penalty when taking our cheaper option.

4 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 2 LIVING AREAS 2 CAR GARAGE 205m2

ONLY

$249,990 ($1,220/m2 house only)

Tawa

CALL NOW 552 4002 FIND US AT 4 TE PUNA RD www.federationhomes.co.nz

PHONE 0800 BAYBLINDS NOW FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE Huge Savings direct from the manufacturer Quality Blinds | 100% made in the Bay 8 Maleme street, Greerton 07 578 7794 | bayblinds.co.nz

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

6

BIG CURTAIN & BLIND MONTH

Loud clear ‘Yes’ to a museum

FREE

CURTAIN MAKING APPLIES TO PENCIL PLEAT HEADING ON MANHATTAN BLOCKOUT TRIPLE WOVEN FABRIC

CUSTOM

MADE

TAPES AND HOOKS ARE EXTRA, EXCLUDES CURTAIN DROPS OVER 260CM. 147CM WIDE. AVAILABLE IN 6 COLOURS

20

%

OFF

ROMAN BLIND

MAKING

CUSTOM

MADE

APPLIES TO ALL FABRICS $19.99 PER METRE & ABOVE

HALF

PRICE VENICE LINED PENCIL PLEAT READYMADES

NOW ALSO AVAILABLE

NOW PAIR

ONLINE

40

ONE SIZE. ASSORTED COLOURS

%

OFF

VICTORIA RANGE OF FABRICS

NOW ALSO AVAILABLE

Tauranga’s MP Simon Bridges’ survey shows city residents do want a museum.

Tauranga has been given a clear but conditional mandate to build a museum. The mandate comes on the back of an unofďŹ cial and unscientiďŹ c survey – but even allowing for a yawning margin of error the ‘Yes’ have it. Tauranga’s MP Simon Bridges, who commissioned the poll, says the result is surprising given the full and turbulent history of the museum issue. “It signals that times have changed and that Tauranga has grown up.â€? And it also reinforces his call that “the city be able to tell its storyâ€?. The Minister of Energy and Resources canvassed more than 4000 Tauranga constituents in the survey, asking them for their views on whether Tauranga should have a museum – an issue that has divided the city. But an overwhelming 71 per cent of the respondents in Simon’s survey are in favour. Twenty-nine per cent voted ‘No, it’s a waste of money’. But 54 per cent said ‘Yes, if it can be done economically responsibly’ and the other 17 per cent also said ‘Yes, we need to be ambitious about this’. So the vast majority a ‘Yes’ but conditional on it being affordable. The survey indicates Tauranga people have come round to the idea

after many committees, many reports and proposals oated and scuppered. “We need to do better than that. I want to make the museum happen and this survey gives me real conďŹ dence about doing that,â€? says Simon. He says it is natural for ratepayers to be concerned about funding, but they shouldn’t have to foot the total bill. “The money for a museum would not only come from council. We need to look at ways for the private sector to get involved and I also believe the National Government will stump up some funding.â€? There are thousands of heritage items in storage at Mount Maunganui, which Simon says need to be on display “showcasing our city and its storyâ€?. “We have a rich and diverse history and it’s a shame we are not embracing it.â€? Simon hopes the Tauranga City Council can see from the survey that people aren’t asking too much, they don’t want the Rolls Royce option. “But they do want a museum.â€? In the next two years he’d like to be a lot further ahead with the museum proposal than we are now. “Which is nowhere really. And I’d like to see a sod turned in that two years but I can’t guarantee that.â€? Simon’s personal preference would be for the museum to be in the CBD – near the art gallery perhaps – a sort of cultural precinct. Hunter Wells

NOW METRE

ONLINE

140CM WIDE. 4 COLOURS. LEAF, STRIPE & FLOWER

FREE IN-HOME CURTAIN & BLIND CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE NOW CALL TODAY: OR BOOK ONLINE:

0800 00 88 80

harveyfurnishings.co.nz

WE COVER:

**

Tauranga, Waihi, Te Puke, Whakatane and Rotorua

SHOP ONLINE AT:

harveyfurnishings.co.nz _________________________ OR VISIT OUR STORE AT: 387 CAMERON ROAD PHONE 07 578 6428 ALSO AT: NORTH SHORE • MT EDEN REMUERA • BOTANY • NEW LYNN HENDERSON • MANUKAU • HAMILTON WHANGAREI • PALMERSTON NORTH

ALL OFFERS AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST UNTIL 25TH FEBRUARY 2016 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. STOCK MAY VARY BETWEEN STORES. 19/02

COMPUTING

ENTERTAINMENT

WHITEGOODS

Call 0800 111 313 or visit mrrental.co.nz

FURNITURE

+ MORE!!

The Weekend Sun

7

Friday 19 February 2016

OPEN ALL WEEKEND! NEW HOUSES FROM $235,000

Danika and Naarah Hotham practise for their Vietnam trek along Papamoa Beach. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Year 8 at school changed things for Danika Hotham. It was during Mr McDonald’s class that she had an epiphany – a sudden and striking realisation of wanting to help the less fortunate. “We did a big project on poverty and I just remember him saying one day: ‘A life spent dedicated to these sort of issues is a life not wasted’…or something along those lines,” says Danika. “I’ve never forgotten that and that day I was like: ‘Right that’s what I’m going to do; that’s going to be my life’.” So in September, the 19-year-old will trek more than 50km through the mountains of Vietnam to raise much-needed funds for Vietnamese communities in need of access to safe, clean water. Mum Naarah is coming along for support. “We have a combined fundraising target of $7000,” says Danika. “We pay all of our travel costs, so every

cent of the $7000 goes straight to providing clean water to Vietnamese villages.” Childfund New Zealand runs the project which helps to provide water filters to the villages – a charity Danika has been supporting since age 16. “We do take for granted that clean water comes out of our taps, so it’d be great to see how bringing that sort of need to people who don’t have it, helps.” It makes her grateful to live in New Zealand. “It was quite hard for me to settle back in here and get used to our problems of not having the right phones and all that kind of stuff,” says Danika. “It made me very, very grateful for our beautiful country and how lucky we are to be able to have these lives.” Danika will be holding fundraising activities to reach the $7000 target before she leaves to Vietnam on September 4. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/trekvietnam or childfundnzchallengetrekvietnam2016.everydayhero. com/nz/naarah-danika to donate. Zoe Hunter

Over-50s lifestyle checklist 9 Financial security ; 9 More cash, more choices ; 9 Enjoy your capital gains* ; 9 Knowing your weekly costs ; 9 Designer house built to your ; specifications

9 Living amongst like-minded ; neighbours

Freedom Villages is a registered retirement village and is operated within the requirements of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. *Some exit fees may apply.

See what our residents are saying ... “The atmosphere in the village is great, with new residents moving in each week and all taking part in social activities.” DON & CLAIRE

™

61 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa Phone 0800 OVER 5O (0800 683 750) www.freedomvillages.co.nz

Kiwis Living Free

WSQP190216

Trekking for funds

SHOWHOMES OPEN MON  FRI 10AM  4PM WEEKENDS 11AM  3PM

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

8

Oscar, the well-behaved boy Hi, my name is Oscar. I’m a beautiful seven-month-old boy. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a very good start to my life. I was not in good condition when I was found, so was brought to the SPCA shelter to recover and get back on my feet. I’ve been at a wonderful foster home where my fur has grown back so well. I enjoyed running and swimming with two other dogs who taught me how to be a happy and well-behaved boy. I’m back at the shelter ready to go to my forever home. If you’re looking for a relaxed but energetic puppy, come in and meet me!

Patrolling the night life Keeping people and property safe: Bethlehem Community Patrol’s Peter Williams and Bryan McKenzie. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

“Bloody good,” says Bryan McKenzie. That’s because it’s drizzling, the dark is heavy and oppressive, it’s gone midnight and its miserable. “It’ll keep the idiots at home.” He’s right. The city’s deserted. Even the “idiots” have gone to bed. That’s “bloody good” for Bryan and “bloody good” for you and I. Our streets and homes are safe from the burglars, bashers and the like. At least tonight. The Bethlehem Community Patrol is on patrol. And The Weekend Sun is riding shotgun, squeezed into the back seat. Ex-cop-cum-racing inspector Bryan and another ex-cop-cumfishing inspector Peter Williams.

resort style retirement

Both grizzled, hardened and streetwise, both retired – tonight they’re the eyes and ears of the Police force. They’re doing work the cops simply don’t have the time and resources to do. But no guns, no batons, no handcuffs, no powers – they’re armed only with their wits. They don’t engage with trouble, they don’t confront or detain – their Modus operandi is to spot trouble and report it to those better able to handle it. The cops. “It shouldn’t be dangerous,” says Bryan. “We don’t put ourselves in the firing line, in danger.” They stay put in the car, protected by strict health and

safety guidelines. Their liveried Suzuki SUV – “1800cc’s of sheer grunt,” jokes McKenzie – has a couple of flashing lights, a search light and a police radio. “When there’s one the cops aren’t using,” says Bryan. But it does the job and a valuable one. “Just the presence of a marked car must prevent crime. “It’s pretty difficult to measure but the Police acknowledge the value of the patrols.” A marked car and a filthy wet night is a great deterrent and we don’t encounter any threat to the peace tonight. The city is safe. Job done. To read the full story go to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search ‘A night life of patrolling’.

LIVING POOL PAVILION NOW OPEN

ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED VILLAS

STAGE 1 OF BEACHSIDE RESIDENCES – NEARLY SOLD OUT NEXT STAGE RELEASED – GRENADA MEWS – VILLAS SELLING NOW

SUMMER HOUSE

Open to view 7 days, 10am - 3pm

07 572 3029 | pacificcoastvillage.co.nz 210 Maranui Street, Mount Maunganui

PA C I F I C C OA S T V I L L A G E

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

9 Hobnobbing in the hotel: Trinity with Robert Nichols. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Father, Son, Holy Ghost and ‘Trinity’

Trinity has landed on her feet. Just three feet because that’s all she’s got. But Trinity is still blessed. Because there she is 1.9kg of three-legged dog – about half the size of a cat – snuggled into a bean bag and gazing over Tauranga Harbour from a plush hotel suite on Devonport Rd. Nice! Trinity’s a global dog – she travels. Internationally, of course. And she’s very social. Also very nice! “She has incredible spirit,” says Trinity’s dad Robert Nichols. “She has made

a change in our lives as far as perspective and how we view things.” That’s a lot of magic for one small crossbred to weave. But you have to understand Trinity’s enormously contradictory fortunes. Life hasn’t always been this charmed. She came back from the brink. The tiny miniature Italian greyhound and chihuahua-cross spent the first 11 weeks of her life in abject pain and misery because of a seriously damaged hind leg. “The rescue shelter wouldn’t tell us what was wrong. They said we wouldn’t want to

Been caught up in traffic lately? I love how easy it is to get around Tauranga, especially since we’re NZ’s fifth largest city. But many of us have been caught in traffic since the New Year. Getting around the city is easy, as long as it’s not during the peak morning or evening commutes. The higher prices for children to bus to school hasn’t helped. It’s cheaper for many parents to drive their kids to school than to pay for multiple bus tickets. The Government recently stopped funding free school buses in urban areas.

know,” says Robert. In different circumstances she could have been euthanised. “Most definitely. The shelter could easily have chosen to put her down. But they amputated instead.” A life spared and a “forever friendship” forged because Robert and his wife Teresa were looking for a dog, a small dog to suit their travelling lifestyle. The place was Chillicothe, Ohio, and the year was 2013. Robert and his wife Teresa are both native Americans but now card-carrying Kiwis. They and Trinity are now us – this trans-Pacific story stopped right here in Tauranga. To read the full story go to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search ‘The tales of Trinity’. Hunter Wells

All things Canada TRAVEL EVENING

Come and meet the experts who are in town for 1 night only to inspire you on all things Canada/ Alaska…..from the wilderness of the Rockies on Rocky Mountaineer, to sailing on one of the magnificient cruise options available to Alaska or coach touring through Canada we will showcase the best Canada has to offer.

WEDNESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 6.00pm - 8.00pm HOUSE OF TRAVEL PAPAMOA 3 GUEST SPEAKERS ON THE NIGHT REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL CALL/EMAIL TO SECURE YOUR SEAT House of Travel Papamoa | 542 9300 | papamoa@hot.co.nz House of Travel Mt Maunganui | 572 8000 | mtmaunganui@hot.co.nz

There’s no immediate solution to ease traffic, except asking people to start their daily commute either a bit earlier or later. People have said leaving 20 minutes earlier in the mornings can make a huge difference in missing the worst of the traffic. Another way to ease the school traffic congestion is to make it super safe for students to cycle to school.

PHONE 0800 BAYBLINDS NOW FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE Huge Savings direct from the manufacturer Quality Blinds | 100% made in the Bay 8 Maleme Street, Greerton | 07 578 7794 | bayblinds.co.nz

THE TR A V E L I N

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

10

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT MAUAO? #LOVEMAUAO RE

SER

VE MANA

Tauranga City Council and the Mauao Trust want to make sure that the things we all love about Mauao are protected.

GE

M

T EN

PLA

N

Mauao quick facts

Tell us what you love about Mauao

Mauao is a historic reserve, rich with sites of cultural and archaeological ZPNUPÄJHUJL

Fill out the online survey version at www.tauranga.govt.nz/mauao Or fill out the form below and send it to: Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, 3143. Address:

Name:

Email: Are you affiliated with any clubs or organisations (including Iwi) that have an interest in Mauao? (Please mention any that apply.)

What do you love about Mauao? (Feel free to write these answers on a new piece of paper if there’s not enough room.)

It is owned by the Mauao Trust (Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Pukenga).

It is managed by Nga Poutiriao O Mauao, a joint management board appointed by the Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council.

On the Mauao Joint Management Board are four city councillors and representatives from Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Pukenga and Waitaha.

What do we need to protect and maintain about Mauao?

How can Mauao be best managed for current use and future generations? Every year 1 million people use the base track and 150,000 people walk to the summit.

Any other comments? Maintenance costs and expenses for the mountain are funded by rates.

#LOVEMAUA

O

Please send us your feedback by Wednesday, 6 April 2016. This is part of a review of the Mauao Reserve Management Plan. The review will ask whether the things we are doing now are the best way forward, as well as looking ahead to see if there is anything that should be done differently.

More information about Mauao and the management plan at

www.tauranga.govt.nz/mauao

Until 2014, Tauranga City Council employed a full time Mauao park ranger. A WHYRZ Z[HɈ TLTILY PZ Z[PSS responsible for Mauao but no longer operates exclusively as a park ranger for the mountain.

Subscribe to our online newsletter at www.tauranga.govt.nz to keep up to date with what’s happening in your city (07) 577 7000

info@tauranga.govt.nz

www.tauranga.govt.nz

TaurangaCityCouncil

@TgaCouncil

tauranga-city-council

11

New laws: Don’t get left in the cold New Zealand’s property rental sector is in line for an extra layer of warmth and safety, thanks to a series of new tenancy regulations intended to come into effect later this year. Under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill – if passed – changes include the compulsory installation of insulation and smoke alarms. According to latest Census statistics from 2013 there are 453,135 households renting their home. On current inspection, these reforms will require 180,000 homes to be insulated and the 120,000 homes currently without smoke alarms to have them installed.

The Government believes these law changes will make homes warmer, drier and safer without imposing excessive bureaucracy or cost. By July this year, smoke alarms are to be compulsory in all rentals. Once in place tenants will be responsible for replacing batteries and notifying landlords of defects. These standards will require a minimum of one working smoke alarm in the hall, or similar, within three metres of each bedroom door. In a self-contained sleep-out, caravan or similar, a minimum of one working smoke alarm will be required, as per Fire Service recommendations. Secondly, all rental properties

must be insulated – both ceiling and underfloor – from July 2019, though exemptions apply to properties where it is physically impractical to retrofit insulation. The Bill proposes the requirement for the installation of retrofits in houses that weren’t insulated to a minimum national standard when they were built, or where the original or retrofitted insulation is insufficient or damaged. Most houses built after 1978 should meet the required ceiling insulation standard provided the insulation has been installed correctly and is in good repair. I recommend landlords seek specialist and legal advice to get fully up to speed with the obligations and potential penalties under the new legislation, when passed, so not to get left out in the cold.

Selling in a ‘hot’ market – seller beware! With the recent huge increase in prospective purchasers flooding our local market, it’s of concern that we’ve seen some sales practice we would call to question. For example, an agent saying: ‘We have buyers wanting to purchase your home and have a Sale and Purchase agreement for you’. In some cases the seller has been offered on average 67 per cent more than what they purchased the house for two years ago. I suggest all sellers and buyers check out the Real Estate Agents Authority website, which makes the following points for sellers. The agent must have an agreement to sell your property before any Sale and Purchase agreement is entered into. The agent must provide you with a copy of the agency agreement approved guide and ask you to confirm in writing that you have received it. They also must also advise you to seek legal advice. What about your current mortgage? Have you considered break fees for discharging your mortgage early? And what about finding another property – you will then be a purchaser and in the queue at open homes and auctions. Also, there’s allowing time to secure finance for your next home – currently the lending industry is experiencing high volumes and you should allow for a minimum 10 working day turnaround. In some cases the seller did not receive any agency

agreement or guide, and the agent still expected to be paid full commission. If you’re considering selling, there are a number of very reputable real estate agents in the Bay of Plenty region.

Ph 0508 KIWIFRESH (0508 549 437)

Friday 19 February 2016

Smart law, intelligent advice.

<8 (8-'2&£@ ;'!1 ;!0' ;,' ধ1' ;3 1!0' 9<8' @3< <2&'89;!2& and receive clear, concise advice that is both sound in law and works in the real world.

WS1115

The Weekend Sun

Tel. 07 578 0059 | 29 Brown Street, Tauranga | www.harristate.co.nz

Friday 19 February 2016

EVER GET THE FEELING IT NEVER JUST RAINS IT POURS? Stormwater Consultation

You’re invited to a special public meeting to discuss our plans for stormwater work in the Minden and Te Puna areas.

The Weekend Sun

12 Over the next few months we’ll be updating information about stormwater in the Western Bay’s ‘central catchment’. We need to do this so we can get a Comprehensive Stormwater Consent (CSC) from Bay of Plenty Regional Council. This will supersede all existing stormwater discharge consents from Regional Council currently held by individual property owners within certain defined urban se lement catchments in Te Puna and Minden.

Street stock invasion

When: Monday, 22 February 4.30pm – 7pm: open-day discussion 6.30pm: short presentation Where: Te Puna Hall, Corner Te Puna Road and SH2

Come and let us know what you think! For more information see www.westernbay.govt.co.nz

Aaron Brown driving his street stock.

Baypark Family Speedway will turn back the clock tomorrow night with the welcome return of the Street Stocks.

Event promoter Bernie Gillon says he’s had a great response from competitors wanting to take part in Saturday’s race. It’s been about 12 years since the street stocks last raced at Baypark Family Speedway.

“They’re exciting, they’re a hellof-a-lot of fun, hilarious to watch racing. At this point we’ve got 23 entries put forward already and they’re coming from Gisborne, Napier, Rotorua, Kihikihi and Auckland,” says Bernie. “We’re absolutely turning back the clock. It’s going to be a really exciting night of racing.” Bernie says they have a top class line-up of drivers for the street stocks. “We’ve got the current New Zealand champion Aaron Brown, he is from Gisborne and the current number three NZ Darren Melling and he’s from Napier.” Along with the street stocks,

Bernie says the meet will also feature the champion of champion sprint cars, saloon cars, stock cars, the six shooters and mini stocks. He says come early and enjoy a buffet meal and a drink in the Stadium Lounge and walk through the pits, meet the drivers and see the race cars up close before they take to the track. The Baypark Family Speedway Street Stock Invasion is on Saturday, February 20, at the ASB Stadium at Baypark. Gates open 5pm. Tickets range from $10-$50. For more information, visit www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

Volunteering trends to change with society The ageing society already has a large effect on local not-for-profit organisations. The rural organisations, in particular, heavily rely on this experienced and dedicated group. But the voluntary sector has a lot of work ahead if it is to retain their goodwill and their time. Older volunteers feel strongly about the causes to which they give so much time, and

sometimes they can be wary that their loyalty might be taken for granted. As our society gets older and the baby boomers retire in greater numbers, this will become more evident. Will volunteers with expansive, often challenging careers behind them settle for sitting at supermarkets to fundraise, or will they expect and demand

FAS THRILLITN, ACTION! G

Find out how you can make a difference at: www.volunteerwbop.com www.facebook.com/VOLWBOP Or ring us on 07 571 3714

more? And how will notfor-profit organisations adapt to attract a retiring generation which is more confident, more experienced and knows exactly what they want? At the other end of the spectrum, young people are looking to volunteer shortly and sharply. They want to give their

time in exchange for something – for example Curriculum Vitae merits or work experience. They want immediate results, and most likely they move on after this short burst. Organisations have the challenge of managing this approach next to a volunteer that’s been dedicated for years. Which poses the question: When coordinating both generations, how will organisations mix and manage the elderly with the younger generation? Who will be the future volunteer generation? I believe our society is changing and evolving, and volunteering trends will change with it. In my opinion, organisations need to adapt volunteer programmes to suit generational volunteer requirements rather than assuming that it will all fall into place. Volunteering Western Bay of Plenty refers volunteers to local notfor-profit organisations, assists organisations with their volunteer programme, and promotes volunteering in the Bay in general.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

13

Adrenalin-pumping action at first rallycross Get ready for some high-speed action – because New Zealand’s ďŹ rst adrenalin-pumping arena international rallycross event is coming to Tauranga on February 27-28. Promoter Ron Dixon says the Tengtools NZ International rallycross event is based on global rallycross

ďŹ xtures popular in Europe and the United States, where spectators enjoy all of the action from the comfort of arena seats. To be held at Baypark, the event will boast a 1.3km track that will navigate ASB Arena’s Southern carpark, the asphalt road which is the former entry to the stadium, and return to the stadium over the 1.5 metre-high speedway wall where the ticket booth. Up to 60 competitors are expected to

Tauranga’s Dave Holder will be a huge drawcard at the rallycross.

compete this month in three divisions – rallycross, offroad, and Polaris (off-road racer) – on a combination of surfaces including clay, ashphalt and gravel. As result, spectators will see cars ying through jumps, tight corners, and making high-speed slides. Plus, there will be pit walks, opportunities to meet the drivers, and a DJ stand. And with the event expected to bring crowds of 15,000-plus during two days, Ron says Tauranga is the perfect place to host it. “It will be exciting, quick ďŹ re racing, and Baypark will give close-up spectacular racing in a fully covered arena for 17,000.â€? “Any action that doesn’t happen inside the stadium will be broadcast to the audience on big screens inside so nobody will miss a second.â€? To add further excitement, event-goers can meet NZ

Photo: Jason Byrne.

iwi Meet K d Legen

GREG Y MURPH

s h4ENG4OOLS 4RANS 4ASMAN 2ALLYCROSS #UPv CONTESTED BETWEEN -ARCUS 7ALKEM s ACTION PACKED RACES TILL PM OVER THE 3TEVE 'LENNEY FROM !USTRALIA TWO TWO DAYS SELECTED .: DRIVERS s 2ALLYCARS OFFROADER K#UP CARS s ,IVE ENTERTAINMENT s #OMBINATION OF SURFACES FROM CLAY TO INCLUDING PIT WALKS CONCRETE ASPHALT INCLUDING SEVERAL HIGH MEET THE DRIVERS mYING JUMPS OVER THE KM TRACK PLUS MEET 3TAR s .: OVERSEAS DRIVERS IN THEIR BID TO BE 7ARS CHARACTERS THE INAUGURAL CHAMPION IN EACH CATEGORY A $* STAGE s .: S lRST ARENA BASED )NTERNATIONAL 2ALLYCROSS AT "AYPARK 3PEEDWAY

STADIUM

four-time Bathurst 1000 winner Greg Murphy – and Australian champions will cross the ditch to challenge Kiwis, with the New Zealand champ title to be won in each category, and $30,000 worth of prize money up for grabs. Single day tickets cost adults $30, children $15, and $50 per family. Tickets for both days cost adults $50 adults, children $25, and $80 per family. For tickets, see EventďŹ nda or www.nzrallycross.co.nz The Weekend Sun has one two-day entry family pass and four one-day double passes to the New Zealand Rally Cross to ďŹ ve lucky readers who can tell us where the event is being held? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, February 24. Merle Foster

Friday 19 February 2016

14

y Bu ow N

y Bu ow N

y Bu ow N

y Bu ow N

y Bu ow N

The Weekend Sun

The Weekend Sun

15

Friday 19 February 2016

Paeroa ready to rumble It’s kept petrolheads entertained for a quarter of a Century and it doesn’t look like it’s about to change. The Battle of the Streets motorcycle races return to Paeroa this weekend, offering riders the unique opportunity to compete at high speeds around the town’s streets. It’s a race that brings the small Hauraki town alive and the only thing shut down for the event is a section of State Highway 2 through Paeroa’s main township from 6am with diversions in place for through traffic. The 1.52km circuit known as the ‘hacksaw’ due to its shape, starts in the main street, before going along Normanby Rd into Arney St, over the hill into Princes St, before linking with Wharf St and coming back along straight to the hairpin opposite the Railway Reserve. Riders reach speeds in excess

of 250km/h along the main straight and crowd numbers are expected reach to the 15,000 mark. The event is the largest sporting occasion in the Thames Valley and one of the largest motor sport meetings in New Zealand. Petrolheads will be racing for the best vantage points on a track filled with crazy turns and adrenalin pumping straights for this Sunday’s event. Practice starts at 8.15am through to about 11am, with racing expected to get underway at 11.30am. There are 11 classes running throughout the day: Post Classics – Pre-1982, Formula 2, Junior Classics, Senior Classics, Superlite, Formula Paeroa Sidecars, Post Classic Sidecars, Post Classic Pre-1989, BEARS and Supermoto. Greg Taipari Competitors in action at Battle of the Streets. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Appraised Used Vehicles

Appraised Used Vehicles

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

16

Sharing the love: Wilma wins big visit to Greers Gastro Bar in Greerton. The hamper was made possible by participating retailers in Greerton Village that ran with our Valentine’s Day promotion, which ended up with a valuation of just under $1000 – a lovely prize to win. Other news from our community is that The Irish Mile is returning to Wilma is a regular shopper Greerton Village. in our village and loves the If you think you have the luck “boutique” feel we offer as a of the Irish – then you will love pleasant change to the big our next event. box retailers elsewhere. On Thursday, March Wilma’s winning entry was 17, from 5pm-7pm in the drawn from about 2000 Greerton Village’s Valentine’s Day Greerton Village School entries by Police community constable promotion winner Wilma Gundersen grounds you will see the Leanne Fairbairn and and Greerton Village manager Sally start and end of this once iconic Greerton Village came from her recent Benning with the hamper.

“I’ve never won anything in my life!” Those were the first words from lucky Wilma Gundersen, who was delighted to win our fabulous Valentine’s Day promotion – simply for buying in Greerton Village.

Bothered by

KNEE OR HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS

PAIN?

A research study is enrolling now.

event. This year it’s for all the family to take part in a bit of Irish fun. From 5pm The Whittakers will be on-site entertaining with their Irish music and vocals. These guys are really entertaining and even if you don’t join the walk, come and enjoy their music for a couple of hours. The actual ‘Irish Mile’ walk starts 5.30pm and will be led by SPCA Greerton Village, which is the recipient of any funds raised on the evening – just a gold coin donation to walk or enjoy the music. There will be prizes along the way for Best Dressed in Irish Theme and Best dressed Baby and Buggy, and there will be spot prizes on-site as the walkers return. In conjunction with this event, we’ll be running an Irish-themed Window Dressing competition, kindly sponsored by The Weekend Sun – so look out for Greerton Village to be dressed in green.

Dressing the village for the seasons Summer soon gives way to autumn – the seasons officially change next month. The cool sets in before the cold. And the Greerton Guerillas are awakening, getting restless. The needles are coming out, wool is being hoarded and the thinking begins. Planning is afoot and in fact the work has already begun. Because come June the trees that grace Greerton Village will be bare. One moment they will be bare, but next they won’t – because literally overnight the Guerillas will have been out doing something they call ‘yarn bombing’. Naked trees will become dressed trees.

“It’s iconic,” says Greerton Village manager Sally Benning. Last year it attracted national attention – a big city daily come to town with reporters and cameras to cover the iconic event. Television followed suit. Literally hundreds of knitters are warming – in rest homes, living rooms, groups – sometimes twice a week – to transform naked trees into visual statements or installations. It was an idea that local Lotto shop proprietor Belinda Sands saw online. She was an enthusiastic knitter herself. The 30 trees in Greerton Village during winter would never be the same. Got some wool? Got some needles? Got some spare time? Give Sally Benning a ring on 021 573177 and join the Guerillas. Knit one, purl a 1000 and make an impact on Greerton.

Meow! Meet Mumble What does 2016 hold?

Meet ‘Mumble’. He is a super lovely cat who is looking for a new home. He was dumped on Motiti Island and no one was able to look after him so we have taken him to find a new home. He’s about one year old, has been de-flead and de-wormed, de-sexed and has had his first vaccination. His adoption fee will be $115 to help ARRC cover these vet costs. He’s a super friendly boy, he just loves pats! He will jump up to your hand to get a pat and follows you around, but he doesn’t like to be picked up. He was, of course, very nervous when he first came in and needed a few days to settle in so he may need the same when going into a new home. If you’d like to meet ‘Mumble; please contact Teena, ARRC’s adoption home volunteer, on 07 552 5028.

Irish Mile Family Fun Walk 2016

Supporting

The year has started with substantive volatility in global share markets and New Zealand has not been immune. However, NZ investors should not be spooked, but should remain cautious. The NZ economy is seen internationally to be resilient, and this is reflected in the market sell off since the New Year. The NZ economy continues to grow, including wages, and inflation remains stubbornly low. With the price of oil at below $30 per barrel don’t expect inflation to pick up any time soon. The biggest global concern is China’s continued high growth. China is chewing through its Government reserves as they defend their currency against global Hedge Funds, which are betting against them. NZ experienced the same thing in 1984, when Muldoon tried unsuccessfully to defend the NZ dollar. Like then, it is the Hedge Funds that probably know best – and not the Chinese Government.

The Weekend Sun

Loving

Friday 19 February 2016

17

Funeral plans offers peace of mind Initiating a conversation about your own funeral may seem difficult, yet often the feeling on completion is one of relief and peace of mind. “No two funerals are the same, because no two people are the same, so by pre-planning you can make sure you’re remembered the way you want to be in a personal and meaningful way,” says Legacy Funeral director Don Hoult. Over and above the peace of mind you experience, the benefit is subsequently shared by family and loved ones, who find it so much easier to follow your wishes, rather than make decisions themselves when overcome by grief. “A plan means that the family don’t have to second-guess anything and it provides surety and guidance as decisions are being made,” says Don. Pre-planning can be done in stages or it can be completed fully at one time. Over and above this, guidance is available on

approximate costs so the option of prepayment can also be explored. “It’s completely optional, but many people do opt for a pre-payment plan at the same time as their pre-planning, primarily because they want to know that their family and friends are protected from the responsibility of making financial decisions at an emotionally charged time,” says Don. Legacy Funeral Legacy Funerals has director Don Hoult. its own unique prepaid funeral offering, which builds on Legacy’s unique position as the only funeral

Farewell loved ones without stress Saying goodbye to a loved one is hard, but planning the best way to say goodbye can add unnecessary stress. Simply Cremations is a familyrun funeral service, and offers a sincere, supporting hand in saying farewell.

Funeral director Amber McCarthy says: “At such a difficult time, the team of funeral directors endeavour to be warm, sensitive and professional to guide you through the loss of a loved one”. “All too often we hear that folk want ‘something simple’.” With memorial services gaining popularity, Amber explains families can schedule a memorial service at a later date,

often taking some stress away from grieving families. They understand that funerals can be costly, and Amber says they believe saying goodbye should be respectful, dignified, and without financial pressure. “Not everyone has the financial means to provide an expensive funeral and we share those concerns.” By offering cardboard caskets as liners for traditional caskets, Simply Cremations has made the process economical and eco-friendly. They have a range of services for families, and offer as much or as little support as needed.

Simply Cremations funeral director Amber McCarthy and funeral directors Warren and Carol McCarthy.

‘We share your concerns about cost’

Removal of the deceased Medical documentation Registering the death

The casket and cremation charges Returning of the ashes Death Certificate

company to give all of its proceeds away to charities in the Bay of Plenty every year. For more information, visit www.legacyfunerals. co.nz or call Legacy Funeral’s office and they can advise people on their next steps.

Lloyd Davies Celebrant Registered Marriage and Civil Union Celebrant

Member - Celebrants Association of New Zealand

“Helping make special occasions distinctive & memorable”

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

18

your

See you there!!

D

DISTRICT UPDATE ISSUE • FEBRUARY

SATURDAY TH MARCH AM- PM WESTERN AVENUE OMOKOROA Our second annual Doggy Day Out is back – with a fun-ďŹ lled day planned for March 5 at Omokoroa’s Western Avenue.

ARCHITECT CHOSEN FOR KATIKATI LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY HUB We’ve appointed Tauranga-based ďŹ rm First Principles Architects Limited to design the new Katikati Library, located on the former Dunning Block at 21 Main Street. The hub will incorporate the library, Council service centre and multiuse community space. Western Bay Councillor Peter Mackay says Katikati has waited a long time in the queue for this community development and is comes at a crucial time when Katikati’s population is growing rapidly. “Community support for this

project is strong and it has been this Council’s willingness to listen to the community that we have achieved a start on this much-needed community centre,’’ says Peter. First Principles Architects Director, Graham Price, says the project will promote future commercial development in Katikati and is the conduit for linking the town’s streets and sites. “It will promote Katikati as a destination with a colourful heritage as well as being a meeting place for the local community,’’ says Graham. Construction is planned to start mid-2016.

VIDEO CAMERA ISSUED TO PARKING OFFICERS Parking oďŹƒcers in Te Puke and Katikati are now equipped with video cameras in an eort to increase personal safety and deter abuse. Following a short-term trial, Council has approved the permanent use of the cameras that will be a ached to each oďŹƒcer’s uniform and visible to the public. The oďŹƒcers also be wearing a badge on their uniform advising people they may be videoed. Compliance and Monitoring Team Manager, Alison Curtis,

says the cameras are to increase safety for both sta and the public by acting as a deterrent to abusive and violent behaviour. “Our sta do an excellent job of dealing with the public in sometimes diďŹƒcult situations, when individuals become abusive towards the oďŹƒcers. The cameras are another tool to deal with such situations – which are the exception rather than the rule. Since the cameras have been in operation on a trial period since mid-November, no instances of abuse have occurred.

A er a successful ďŹ rst event in Te Puke last year, our Animal Services team are bringing an even bigger event to Omokoroa with world-renowned dog trainer Gary Jackson set to be a highlight. Gary will take to the stage throughout the day sharing his vast knowledge on some of the most common doggy issues (such as barking)

and answering questions from the crowd. There’s also a chance to win a one-on-one session with Gary! Last year’s favourites will return too, including the dog photobooth, dog agility displays, competitions, on the spot microchipping and registration, dog adoptions – and plenty more!

Follow our Doggy Day Out event on Facebook for more information.

NEW DOG RULES UP FOR DISCUSSION Incentivising ‘good’ dog owners, improving welfare, and deciding where dogs are required to be on a leash are key issues up for discussion as dog rules in the Western Bay come under review. We’re reviewing our Dog Control Policy and Bylaw with a project titled ‘Dogs of the Western Bay’. Residents are having their say on what changes they’d like to see on an online discussion forum at haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz. To date about 700 people have visited the site, open until February 29. Key issues identiďŹ ed for the review include: assisting with the disposal of dog poo in public places; improving welfare standards; creating o-leash exercise areas; public place restrictions; neutering ‘menacing’ dogs; and incentivising good dog owners.

Council’s Acting Group Manager Policy Planning and Regulatory Services, Chris Wa , says these are the main issues that have emerged over recent years through discussions with dog owners and non-dog owners in the District. “With more than 8000 registered dogs in the Western Bay, these issues are o en at the forefront of discussions with residents. “As the District’s population – and subsequently the number of dogs – grows it’s important we get these areas right. On the website we’re asking a series of questions related to these issues so we hope people will tell us what they think.�

Residents can speak to sta and elected members in person at Council’s upcoming Doggy Day Out in Omokoroa on March 5.

ALCOHOL BANS REVIEW STAGE ONE COMPLETE In January we asked you to tell us what you thought about the current alcohol bans in Katikati and Waihi Beach, and whether Te Puke should have a ban also. This was the ďŹ rst stage in Council’s review of our Liquor Control Bylaw. The review was prompted by a request from Te Puke Police for an alcohol ban in the town’s

centre. However, to comply with new legislation we needed to prove there was a need – using community feedback and statistics from police. Community interest appeared low. Next, Council will meet to discuss a dra policy in the coming weeks. You’ll have another chance to have your say when the dra bylaw opens for consultation from 11 April to 13 May.

Proud to support our community partners Please remember if you have a problem, query, complaint or compliment about anything to do with Council and its service, please contact our customer services team.

CALL Email: customerservice@westernbay.govt.nz

Te Kaunihera a rohe mai i nga Kuri-a-Wharei ki Otamarakau ki te Uru

If you’d like to contact your local councillors please visit our website at:

www.westernbay.govt.nz/council/ If you’d like to receive updates via email please send your details to:

districtupdates@westernbay.govt.nz

Find us on Facebook

www.fyd.org.nz/kiwican

www.avalon.org.nz

People • Plan • Progress

www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz

J000967DEVCICH.CO.NZ

www.westernbay.govt.nz

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

19

Growing, picking, and preserving healthy produce Bay of Plenty families are being encouraged to grow, pick and/or preserve their produce for the third Whakamarama Harvest Festival, on March 18, which celebrates the good about gardening.

“It’s all about people growing produce – the bigger the better,” says organiser Sylvia Birkett. “People put all this effort into their gardens to grow veges nice and big; and the festival gives them a chance to display their hard work,” says Sylvia. And this includes veggies, pickles, jam and flowers, which can be judged at the festival hosted by the

Whakamarama School children Teagan Birkett, 7, Shanae Pennell, and Billy Adams, 6. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Whakamarama Hall Committee. The festival also has an emphasis on youngsters getting handy with garden trowels. Whakamarama School, kindergarten, and clusters of neighbours are being creative about homegrown produce they can display, says event co-organiser Ruth Mclean. “These will be on tables proudly bearing a spread of their homegrown fruit and vegetables, preserves, art, craft, baking, beverages, flowers etc.” Spot prizes and some harvestrelated goods will be for sale. “Kids will bring a fruit or vegetable creature and there will be a people’s choice prize, so everyone can vote.” Whakamarama pupils will display harvest-themed artwork, crafts and hope to harvest fresh herbs to sell. The festival is held on a Thank Whaka Its Friday evening at the Whakamarama Hall, where locals bring their dinner and a drink and

Arborists who can tackle any job Trees big and small are no problem for removing large trees where necessary the Goldstone Treeworx team, who offer and we work with a small excavator when required”. their expert arboriculture services “We always leave a tidy across the Bay of Plenty and job,” says Warren. “I’m will travel to any site. very fussy about Owner Warren cleaning up – so there Goldstone says the is no mess unless team of professional the client request arborists will tackle that they clean up any job – whether themselves. topping, shaping, If they want the climbing, felling, larger wood for crown thinning and firewood, we cut lifting or chipping – and leave it on-site or they can do it all. Mark Goldstone. remove it if requested. Warren has been an We have a nine inch chipper arborist for 28 years. to chip all branch material and will His son Mark has learned the remove the chip or leave it on site for trade from him and is now qualified. your garden.” “Mark does all the climbing now,” says Warren’s friendly, professional team Warren, who also calls on professional services residential homes, orchards and climbers Andrew Neverman and Matt rural properties. Glenn when required. Call him to visit you for a free “We are also experienced in crane and no-obligation quote. cherry picker use for dismantling and

gather to relax and catch up. Harvest entries have to be in between 5pm-5.30pm on March 18, starting

6pm. Entry to the Whakamarama Harvest Festival is via gold coin donation for adults, children are free.

Merle Foster

Friday 19 February 2016

20

The Weekend Sun

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

21

Opening doors to a new design on the block A new, innovatively designed home gracing the Lakes Boulevard landscape shows just how Fowler Homes can tailor-make their designs to suit the site and location of their clients’ building project. The new home by Fowler Homes is open for viewing from Saturday, February 20 – and it boasts a range of new features including board and batten cedar exterior and a new roofing profile, which local owner of Fowler Homes Tony O’Brien explains makes the house look “quite different to normal run of the mill” designs. “It’s just showing the [new] product, showing the quality that we do.” Tony says Fowler Homes focuses on the new features available to people looking at building a home.

“Because we’re a design and build company, we just like to show new products that are available to clients.” The home, at 208 square metres, is very efficiently designed and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and ensuite with a bath, a separate media lounge room, a separate office, and a large kitchen, dining, and family area. Tony says it also comes equipped with a separate walk-in pantry, double ovens, a large separate laundry, and a double garage. “It’s a very clever use of space…it feels very roomy for the size it is.” And if it’s not exactly what you’re looking for, Tony says the plan can be changed to suit the needs of the family. “It’s an example of what we can do…we can take that plan so if someone wants a two bedroom version, a two storey version, or they want a four bedroom version, we can do that out of that concept. “Every site we go to, we tend to design and build to suit the site, as far as sun views, access; all those things.” Fowler Homes local owner Tony O’Brien and The new home is located at 223 Lakes new home consultant Justine McLachlan at the Boulevard, and will be open daily from 1pmnew show home at The Lakes. 4pm from Saturday, February 20.

What is that? A tomato, doughnut, or bagel? tomatoes and the like. She had a bumper crops of tomatoes last year but none of the weird ones. This year it was too hot. But not too hot for the beefsteaks because But it also looks a bright red doughnut they came up anyway. Including the and or a bagel. They are real oddities. doughnut or bagel tomatoes. There are great gaping holes from “[Weighing] 10 ounces each,” where the stem protrudes. And there says Julie. “That’s quite shouldn’t be holes. a heavy tomato.” Heavy Most un-tomato like. And tomatoes which will be sliced there appears to be a lateral in half, seasoned and gently seam around the tomatoes. fried with bacon and eggs Both beefsteak tomatoes, perhaps. Any gardeners both featuring these odd Julie Miller with her doughnut-shaped out there with some deformities, both identical beefsteak tomatoes. Photo: Tracy Hardy. ideas on the “freak but from different selfseeded plants. They have Greerton gardener Julie Miller flummoxed – so much so she arrived in The Weekend Sun office with “the freak fruits” safely in a chilly-bin. “What do you make of that?” she asks. I didn’t make anything of it. My experience of growing tomatoes amounts to buying vine tomatoes in the supermarket. They cost extra but look nice. However, Julie had been to a local garden store – “blame the spray,” they said. “But I don’t use spray or chemicals and neither do my neighbours,” says Julie. Julie normally puts in a garden – corn, carrots,

It looks like a tomato, smells like a tomato, tastes like a tomato so it must be a tomato.

fruit” please give us a call at The Weekend Sun on 07 557 0500.

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

22

Pass it on! Free junior rugby Arataki Sports Club is pushing ahead with its aim to become the most family-orientated club in the Western Bay by offering free-fee rugby for all junior grades this term to youngsters aged four-13. Club president Charles Russell says the free-fee offer for U13s-U6s continues from 2015 thanks to generous sponsors and cements the club’s move to be a familyorientated community organisation. “Just like any club we’re trying to remove the blockages for kids to participate. With Arataki not being a rich area so to speak, you take the fees away and they just have to turn up. And we’ve got mechanisms to help them with boots etc and just get them involved and be apart of it,” says Charles. “For us, it’s about the kids and the family network

and this is in line with our strategic vision. The club’s new constitution frames their efforts, with its core value ‘family’ – “that’s our acronym”. “‘Family’ stands for Family focus, Arataki proud, Mana, Integrity, Leadership and Youth.” Charles says families who join the club connect with support networks – and not just within a team. “We’re just trying to do what we can as a community organisation and participation is key – we want full grades, get bums through the door and to provide an environment that’s fun and positive for the kids and everyone is welcome – we’re not turning anyone away.” Charles says junior grades have high level training, thanks to highly qualified coach Marty Bourke. “He’s really helping our coaching programmes going forward.” And the grades are supported by older players being role models. “Our senior players are

Kaia Russell in the thick of a game for Arataki Sport Club last season. Photo: DropsPhotography.

engaged to coach all the junior grades – so for our premiere group it’s an expectation to not only be a good player but also a role model for young players.” Charles says the club, established in 1971, has about 500 members. “But it’s not about numbers. We want provide mum, dads, grandparents and children a nurturing family environment in this club…and we appreciate volunteers as well.” Targeting filling the kids, women’s rugby and netball teams, the club welcomes boys, girls and ladies to think about joining. To join, email aratakisportsclub@hotmail.com or call Merle Foster Charles Russell on 021 240 1898.

Attention: Join the ranks at Tauranga training corp Tauranga’s No16 Squadron Air Training Corp is looking for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 to join their ranks.

ATC is a disciplined, structured youth development and training organisation, which provides male and females with an opportunity to experience a wide range of outdoor activities and to develop leadership skills. Cadets are actively encouraged to participate in flying,

Tauranga’s No16 Squadron Air Training Corp is looking for teens aged 13-15 to join their ranks. gliding, camping and tramping – and they learn leadership, bushcraft, first aid, firearm training and aviation studies. ATC also offers NCEA credits within their training programmes, with training

based on the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the uniform is supplied. Come and see Tauranga’s No 16 Squadron Air Training Corp at the Army Hall on Tuesday nights from 6.30pm.

The Weekend Sun

23

Clubs – they open the world to you In 2009 I landed in Katikati not knowing anyone – not a soul. Coming from up way up north, I’d taken up a job at the local rag and wanted to base myself in town for at least two years to make a decent step up my career ladder. But what to do after-hours? And how do you make friends in a community that you don’t have one single link to? The answer: Join a club! I’d played netball at school so thought I’d get back into it. I joined Katikati’s netball club and went to training on Monday nights and games at Mount Maunganui’s Blake Park on Wednesday nights. Suddenly, instead of curling up at home alone every night with a takeout meal and glass of red wine watching ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ a whole new world opened up for me.

First I was invited to a Saturday night barbecue – then the invites grew into coffee dates, dinners, movies, trying other sport codes, birthday celebrations, weddings, and much more. Soon my social calendar was bursting – and I started being stopped on the main street by people I now ‘knew’. And it all started from me plucking up the courage to tie my sneaker shoelaces and get back into a sport I’d once loved. The other kickback was I got fit! But possibly the most crucial part was a friendly young lady I met at netball would end up becoming future my sister-in-law. Yes, I met her brother! Fastforward seven years or so and we have a house and a child in Katikati – my second home. So my one wise piece of advice to those new to town – or the beautiful Bay of Plenty – is join a club. You never know what will grow out of it – or where it will take you. Merle Foster

Casual dance classes for everyone People with a groove in their step have the chance to dance the night away in casual, fun salsa classes run by Bay Salsa. President and instructor of Bay Salsa Dean Christie says this year introduces a new class structure, with walk-in classes for beginner and intermediate dancers, making the classes more casual and easier for people to attend. “People can start in any week.” They also organise weekly social events to get people involved and dancing. “It’s a good time to practise moves.”

Dean emphasises their main focus is the community built around salsa. “We want it to be a community-type thing, a place where people can relax.” Run by a group of passionate volunteers, Bay Salsa puts any money made back into the club. “[The money] goes into running the classes, and into the running of the club.” Bay Salsa offers private tuition, as well as different events. Dean says that they get asked to dance or teach at a variety of different occasions. “I’ve been asked to help with a hen’s night, and we just did a Valentine’s night.” Cayla-Fay Saunders

Volunteers needed for street appeal The Child Cancer Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with its local street appeal on March 18-19. March is Child Cancer Foundation Appeal month and the aim is to raise awareness about the vital support the foundation offers to children with cancer and their families, as well as donations to support its work. “As a stand-alone charity that receives no direct funding from the

Government, our street appeal is a major fundraiser for us,” says Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Robyn Kiddle. “We are very grateful to anyone who can spare a couple of hours to raise funds to help brave Kiwi kids, and their families, fight cancer.” People interested in volunteering as collectors can register at www. childcancer.org.nz or call 0800 424 453.

BAY SALSA

Bay Salsa is a community based club that is passionate about promoting & fostering street Latin dance in the Bay of Plenty Classes Social Nights

for beginners & improvers throughout the year. No partner required. See www.baysalsa.co.nz for more info

Thursdays 8pm @ La Mexica. Intro class followed by social dancing - open to all levels. Loads of Latin music & dance styles, plus great atmosphere!

Events

available for corporate functions, hen’s party, private party & special occasions

BAY

SALSA

Bay Salsa Festival

Membership

benefits include discounts, access to music & DVDs, preferential bookings to parties, roadtrips, events & being part of an awesome community! info@baysalsa.co.nz

::

- Labour weekend A jam packed weekend in Tauranga full of dance workshops, shows & parties! Some of NZ’s finest representatives will be teaching & performing at this event www.baysalsa.co.nz

Friday 19 February 2016

Friday 19 February 2016

2

$ 99 kg

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

2

$

Fresh Brinks NZ Chicken Legs

6

$

99 kg

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

Fresh NZ Pork Leg Roast

1699

$

pack

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

Export Gold/Tui 12 x 330ml Bottles

c

99

each

Delmaine Flavoured Tomatoes 400g

7

$ 69 each

1

$ 89 each

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

MeadowLea Spread 500g

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

Kim Crawford First Pick Whites 750ml

1

$ 69 each

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

Just Juice Fruit Juice 1L

FCWKS1902

25

Prices apply from Friday 19th February to Sunday 21st February 2016, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

All limits specified apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

FreshChoiceNZ

99 kg

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

Loose NZ Apricots

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

Spend $200 and SAVE F FreshChoice.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

24

per litre

on fuel

c

49

NZ Telegraph Cucumbers

2

$ 99 each

Open 7am – 9pm, 7 days.

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

Whittaker’s Chocolate Block 250g (Limit 4 Assorted)

Available from Wednesday 15th February until Sunday 21st February at FreshChoice Omokoroa only. Conditions apply.

FreshChoice Omokoroa 160 Omokoroa Rd, Omokoroa. Phone 281 – 1577.

each

AVAILABLE AT FRESHCHOICE OMOKOROA ONLY

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

25

Hayley’s light and fluffy Mediterranean omelette I thought this week I would share with you my favourite heathy weekend breakfast. My Mediterranean twist on the classic omelette is light and fluffy, packed with protein and flavour, giving you all the energy you need to kick start your weekend.

Hayley Marie’s Mediterranean omelette Serves one Ingredients: 5 baby spinach leaves chopped or a small handful 2 large eggs ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered

1 Tbsp chopped spring onions 1 tsp fresh oregano 2 Tbsp crumbled feta 1 Tbsp kalamata black olives halved roughly, about 4 Salt and pepper 1 tsp avocado oil Method: In an omelette size pan over a medium heat warm some olive oil and cook the tomatoes, oregano and spring onions for about a minute until warmed through and just becoming soft. Remove from the heat and mix in the feta and olives and set aside keeping warm. Whisk in a separate bowl eggs and spinach till well combined and pour the egg mixture into a hot pan with the avocado oil. As the omelette begins to cook with

a butter knife pull the edges in so the uncooked part of the egg coats the pan. Once the omelette is just cooked, add the fillings and roll the omelette French-style. Serve with a dollop of avocado salsa and rub a little butter over the top of the omelette to make it glossy like a butter glaze for extra wow factor.

Fruit crumble: The apple of diners’ eyes Cranberries don’t have to be relegated just to simple sauces. This fruity crumble provides a fresh alternative to some popular desserts, and is quick and easy to throw together for those last-minute bring a plate parties. The recipe comes from the ‘Healthy Cookbook for Two’, available from exislepublishing.co.nz and wherever good books are sold. RRP $24.99. Per serving: Calories: 288, fat: 9.0g, saturated fat: 4.0g, protein: 2.7g, carbohydrates: 52.1g, sodium: 45mg, fiber: 7.3g, sugar: 30.5g.

Apple cranberry crumble Ingredients: 2 sweet apples ½ cup cranberries 1 Tbsp granulated sugar ¼ cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp pecans ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp melted butter Pinch of salt Method: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Lightly coat two ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Peel, core, and dice 2 sweet apples and toss them together with ½ cup cranberries and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small bowl. Divide the fruit mixture evenly between the ramekins. In a small bowl combine ¼ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon pecans, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well mixed. Mix in 1 tablespoon melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the fruit and bake

> BUTCHERS ... LIKE IT USED TO BE! <

until the fruit is tender and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Friday 19 February 2016

health

The Weekend Sun

26

& beauty

How do you deal with embarrassing facial hair? Dealing with unwanted facial or body hair can be an embarrassing problem for some women, but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding some of the causes and treatment options will empower you to make decisions about the best hair removal options for you.

Everyone has short, light and fluffy hair on their face and body. This vellus hair is perfectly healthy and normal. Accelerated vellus hair occurs when the hair follicle becomes overactive, resulting in the hair growing longer. The hair remains light in colour. Terminal hair, on the other hand, is thick and dark. The pigmentation indicates the hair follicle has its own blood supply and is being stimulated by an oversupply of male hormones. Women generally produce only small amounts of male hormones, called androgens, in their body. An oversupply of male hormones can be caused by a variety of factors including genetic predisposition, polycystic ovarian syndrome

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance” – ECKHART TOLLE I seem to be on a ‘gratitude’ path at the moment, so I want to continue sharing how this grateful approach impacts my life the more I use it.

and even by prolonged periods of stress. Electrolysis is the most effective, permanent hair removal option. The procedure is performed on a hair-by-hair basis by passing a needle down the hair follicle. A direct current is passed down first, which creates a chemical reaction in the follicle. A high-frequency current is then applied which heats the chemical, killing the hair at the root. Intense Pulse Light is another technique we use at Jamele for effective hair removal. If you have a full beard of terminal hairs, we recommend you have a series of IPL treatments initially, as this reduces the hair growth; and we then use electrolysis to finish off on an individual hair follicle basis. For more details, visit www.jamele.co.nz/hair-removal

When I am grateful on a daily and hourly basis, for the good things and people I encounter, I become more cognizant of the extravagant wonders that already exists in my life. Gratitude builds that

awareness, it gives me new perspectives on what is within me and outside of myself, and the more grateful I am the more that abundance seems to grow. What do you notice within yourself when you adopt a more grateful attitude? If you’d like to know more about coaching or supervision phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on 07 577 1200, or visit www.coachingtheattitude.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

health

Friday 19 February 2016

27

& beauty

Karla Hale Acupuncture

More access for children to healthcare More Bay of Plenty children are visiting doctors following a government scheme making GP visits and prescriptions free for under 13s introduced in 2015.

During July to September 2015 a total of 11,000 visits were made by children to their GP, which rose from 9600 visits for the same period the previous year. Bay of Plenty District Health Board planning and funding general manager Simon Everitt says the DHB is extremely pleased with the 14 per cent increase in visits. “A GP is usually the first point of contact anyone will have with the medical system,” says Simon. “In addition to providing medical attention needed for both acute and chronic conditions, GPs will also offer health education, preventative care, routine immunisations and medical advice.” Ministry of Health data show the rates

www.haleacupuncture.com

of children visiting their GP is 23 per cent higher than the first quarter of the 2014/2015 year. More Maori and Pacific children are also being seen by their GP with a 25 per cent increase for Maori and a 21 per cent increase for Pacific peoples. In the Bay, visits for Maori children rose by 14 per cent. In Budget 2014, the Government committed $90 million during three years to extend free GP visits and prescriptions to children under 13. This programme is supported by the extra $400 million being invested into the health sector this year, taking the health budget to a record David Tauranga $15.9 billion.

Co Enzyme Q10 (Part 3) Without Co Enzyme Q10 we could not make the energy our bodies need. The chemical structure of CoQ10 allows it to shuttle hydrogen electrons within our cell mitochondria where energy is made. This is where CoQ10 collects electrons and moves them into an enzyme called ATP synthase to make the energy we need. The special chemical structure of CoQ10 also means it acts as a potent antioxidant and has a critical role in protecting the cholesterol that circulates through our bloodstream. In particular, cholesterol can become trapped in our heart artery walls. If oxidised this changes into a dangerous form, triggering off a complex process that can result in artery-blocking plaques. Last week we saw heard how statin medication can significantly reduce circulating CoQ10. Studies show even a low dose of 20mg of commonly prescribed statins can reduce circulating CoQ10 by 40 per cent. While I have no evidence, it is logical that in theory less CoQ10 could mean more oxidised cholesterol. I prescribe CoQ10 for many reasons,

but most commonly for statin support. I also add CoQ10 for people aged 50-plus who are fatigued without medical causes. I invariably include CoQ10 for those with cardiovascular, autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases. For example, I include at least 100mg for those with Polymyalgia Rheumatica and higher doses for those with MS or Parkinson’s. Those with inflammatory conditions, especially autoimmune problems, should be working to a personalised diet and supplement plan complementary to their regular medical treatment. In addition to a good diet and base supplements I like to add CoQ10 with B vitamins, grape seed extract, resveratrol, curcumin and specialised ingredients including Alpha lipoic acid, N- acetylcysteine and Acetyl L carnitine. All these have a positive impact on cell energy and immune functions. Give me a call or email john@abundant.co.nz if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz

Abundant Health

John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

CLINICAL

thermography

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

28

health & beaut y Getting to the roots of the product Mel Koko wanted purely organic natural products to use on her skin. “Knowing that what you’re putting on your skin, our biggest organ, is pure and natural bio-certified as well, is important.” She wanted to work for a company that believed the same, so the Tauranga woman took a job as a World Organics independent consultant. Auckland-based company World Organics is a family business devoted to natural beauty and wellbeing, using products designed to look after the skin and is made with pure, potent, supercritical extracts using the finest ingredients. But it’s one thing to sell products and claim their natural features, and another to see where and how they’re actually made. That’s why Mel is travelling to India on Saturday for 10 days to see exactly where World Organics products are made. The trip is the inaugural trip for World Organics to celebrate the company’s fifth birthday.

Mel Koko and the World Organics products.

“We’re going to visit organic farms and the manufacturing plant in India,” says Mel. “It’s very exciting to be able to go over there and meet everyone and see where our products comes from. For me personally it gives me a link. It gives me the experience of seeing and meeting with the people who are doing all this work over there. “I’ve always had a yearning to go to India and I haven’t got there yet,” says Mel.

She will be travelling from Mumbai to Goa with 19 other independent consultants. World Organics is a New Zealand company, with many of their plant products grown in India. “We fair trade with the farmers in India and pay above market rates so we’re helping them as well. “The plants including calendula, honey suckle, rose and more, are used in all the skin care and make Zoe Hunter up products.”

Giving milk in the millions Fonterra has delivered more than 50 million packs of milk to Kiwi children since its Milk for Schools programme began. That’s more than 10 million litres of milk. A total of 1480 New Zealand primary schools, including the Chatham, Great Barrier and Stewart islands, are part of the programme which delivers free servings of Anchor milk to eligible schools. Fonterra director of social responsibility Carolyn Mortland says the programme also teaches children valuable lessons around leadership and recycling. A total of 50 million packs have been folded flat and sent to Thailand and Malaysia to be recycled into roof tiles and school exercise books. Fonterra Milk for Schools was offered to all primary schools in 2013, with 70 per cent of schools now taking part.

The Weekend Sun

health

29

& beauty

Health festival back to alter lives The Healthy Living Festival is back this year to help anyone and everyone interested in a positive, heathy lifestyle change.

will be available to answer any questions you might have on any healthy living topic – and Warnings About Vaccine Expectations NZ will also be at the festival. “WAVES NZ informs the public

Festival organiser Ruth Mansford says the weekend, which has been running for more than 20 years, is to provide people with more information on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. “The festival aims to give people as many options as possible to provide a happier and healthier lifestyle for people from all walks of life.” Natural therapists

How to move the kilos

My last column looked at some of the complex metabolic issues associated with weight and diabetes issues – as well as the all too common problem of people being unable to lose weight despite their best efforts at getting their nutrition and lifestyle together. A blood-test can check out issues like thyroid function, stress hormones, estrogen and progesterone balance and triglycerides to see if they are in the normal range. Large waists and high blood pressure are also indicators of metabolic problems, which will make weight-loss difficult. We have recently turned our attention to what part fat deposits in the liver and pancreas may play in solving this jig-saw. While we are certainly not keen on long-term calorie restriction diets, the actual success achieved by Michael Mosley with his ‘8 Week Blood-Sugar Diet’ is quite phenomenal in helping type 2 diabetics reverse their condition and lose impressive amounts of weight. Contact: leigh@eatforkeeps.com or 027 294 1980.

of the short and long term effects of vaccines so that they are able to make an informed decision for their family’s health and wellbeing,” says Ruth. “Because what parents need to know – and are not being told – is that there can be dreadful side effects to childhood vaccines.” So if you’re looking for an enlightening weekend, then you should head to the festival to experience the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The Healthy Living Festival is on February 27-28 at the QE2 youth centre, 11th Ave, Tauranga.

Friday 19 February 2016

WORRIED ABOUT A MOLE

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

30

SPORT & RECREATION

Fallen off the weight-loss wagon? For some, their number-one New Year’s Resolution was to get fit and tone up – but what happens when you fall off the weight-loss wagon? Personal trainer Vincent Bourne understands the difficulties many men and women face when it comes to sticking with the goals and achieving results, but with seven years’ experience in the business, he knows the tools to get you fit and feeling fabulous. “It’s all about how I understand you,” he explains. “Your goals, priorities and

life challenges. My programmes will help transform your body and life, so that being active, eating well and looking after your mind, body and wellbeing become second nature. “Not only that, but my sessions are fun, dynamic and interesting to keep you motivated and coming back for more!” Antonia was one of Vincent’s clients and lost 22kgs in 12 weeks. Overweight and lacking strong selfesteeming, Antonia says working out with Bourne Fitness changed her life. “I am happier and so much more positive about life now. He has been

instrumental in my success, keeping me on track and motivated.” Vincent is holding a sixweek weight-loss challenge, starting March 1, to help you get the body you want. With a free meal plan, two group boot camp sessions per week and cash prizes up for grabs for the top contender at the end of the programme. Spaces are limited, so for more information or to sign up, contact Vincent on 021 633 680 or email vbournenz@hotmail.com

Looking for more girl power on the footy field Getting more girls into football is a big driving force behind what motivates Holly Nixon.

The 25-year-old is the WaiBOP Football women’s football development officer and

GOLD AWARD

2015

because its male-dominated. she will join forces with Otumoetai “But if you look at our White Ferns, Football Club who are hosting a ‘Girls’ pretty much all of them are playing Night Out’. professionally overseas. So young girls The club is holding the event to can make a career from the sport.” support New Zealand Football’s Holly says there has been a surge the national policy to encourage girls to take popularity of girls’ football and WaiBOP up the sport of football and to start a Football is interested in starting up an girls’ only junior competition. all girls’ football league. The event will be held today at Otumoetai Football Club Fergusson Park from 4.30pm-6pm. manager Barry Lusher says When it comes to having a passion to today’s event is open to girls of get girls into playing football, there is all ages. no better person for the job. “This will be a fun-filled Holly’s been playing football time with on-site activities since she was a young girl and such as the FIFA inflatable has played New Zealand shooting goal, a bouncy age group football. castle, Dialled Indoor Holly says she gave Trampoline and a free up playing a couple sausage sizzle.” of years ago suffering The club’s junior an injury and has trials is on February concentrated on helping 28, with Grades 8 and 10 promote the sport to kicking off at 9am, Grades younger women. 9 and 11 at 11.30am and “Sports is a good tool Grades 12 and 13 at 2pm. to develop good kids; The event is and I guess I’m really WaiBOP Football women’s passionate about the football development officer weather-dependant. women’s side of things Greg Taipari Holly Nixon.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

31

Act of curtain kindness calls for applause BOUQUET “Not sure if you can get this into the column but it would be great if you could.” Then Bryony Cross tells us: “He nearly made me cry with his kindness!!” The interest levels suddenly peak. The man who nearly made Bryony cry was Shane at Pristine Drycleaners on Cameron Rd. It happened when she took in a pile of curtains from the local hall. There had been a major renovation and the curtains needed some work. “Firstly, Shane gave us a great price. Then he discovered due to the lining they had all stuck together. He patiently unstuck them, cleaned the others and then

uets

BARBED WIRE Some constructive traffic management observations from Ken Jones. Seems the phasing on the green light out of Millers Rd at the Brookfield/Millers Rd intersection isn’t long enough. “The result is regular traffic light jumpers because not enough cars are getting through the intersection on the green,” messages Ken. He’s obviously watched closely. “Sometimes

ire

Bo

uq

didn’t charge us. He said take it as a donation because he knew how tough it was to run a community hall. What a great chap and many, many thanks to him.”There are some good people, like Shane, doing good things out there. BOUQUET Appearances can be deceiving. Like the fire engine that was bum-parked on The Strand last week. Straddling the white line and a ‘No Parking’ zone. No hoses, no flashing lights, no obvious emergency but when the firemen caught me taking a sneaky picture he was quick to douse a public relations conflagration before it got out of control. “Last thing we need is The Weekend Sun making

& Barbed

W

eight to 10 cars are waiting but only four or five get through before the amber. An accident waiting to happen.” He’s also noticed a lot of cars ignoring the ‘No right turn’ sign into New World. No point in having the sign if it’s not being enforced, says Ken.

Let us know things that annoy you – why bellyache on your own? Email hunter@thesun.co.nz with your rants and raves.

mischief,” he said. He explained firemen were next door rescuing a cat stuck in the ceiling and the parking was a strategic thing. All the engines at the Mount were at a gas leak so if there was another emergency the fire engine could make a quick getaway. And every second counts, they can save lives. So sometimes not all is at it seems. And thanks for the nod fireman.

New museum for Tauranga City? No way! Tauranga needs a museum like most ratepayers need a hole in the head. A measly amount donated by the Government, which they would reap back in taxation and GST from the construction, would leave us ratepayers with an enormous debt created by funding such a white elephant followed by the horrendous cost of running the museum at more ratepayers’ cost. Has Tauranga MP Simon Bridges ever been for example to The Elms and seen the dribble of people wandering through there. Visitors to the Bay come here for the sand and sea at the Mount - not to visit museums etc. Good Lord I have been to museums and there have only been a few people wandering round. It’s the same at the Auckland Museum. Not many people visit places just because there is a museum unless there is a special exhibition on like the current one in Wellington. A good sporting and events centre would be a better bet than a museum. However ,we are deep enough in debt right now so let’s hold off on spending more

230 STORES

ratepayers money. If any group wants a museum then let them fund it via their own fundraising like crowdfunding or whatever and leave us poor TCC-raped and savaged ratepayers out of it, we owe enough. As an aside it is interesting Simon is concerned about the lack of a museum but I have never heard him express any concern about the hundreds of millions TCC owes. A Bourne, Bethlehem

Summer Sizzlers! Tues 16th February 2016 Sat 20th February 2016

Kronenbourg Bots 12s

Jim Beam 1L DB Draught, Export Gold, Tui Bots 24s

23

$

.99

Seagers 1L

30

$

.99

$

33 ea

.99

Black Heart OR Label 5 1L $

33

.99

Lion Brown $ .50 440ml Cans 18s 26

36

$

Canadian Club 1L

36

.99

$

Appletons Signature Blend 1L

Midori 700ml

.99

$

31

.99

$

Chivas 12YO 700ml

Stil Vodka 1L

49

32

.99

$

.99

Corona 355ml Bots 12s

46

$

.99

Jagermeister 700ml $

32

.99

$

63

.99

24.99

Lion Red, Speights, Waikato 440ml Cans 6 pack 2 for

Orchard Thieves 500ml Range Bots St Remy Brandy VSOP 1750ml

$

$

3.99

$

OR 4 for

Somersby 330ml Bots 12pk OR Long White $ 22.99 Vodka Bots 10pk

$

14

Woodstock OR Codys 7% 250ml Cans 18pk

.99

$

28

.99

Jack Daniel’s & Cola 375ml Cans $ 23.99 10pk

26.50

Heineken 15s Bots $

27.99

Export Dry OR Export 33 Bots 15s $

Wither Hills Whites & Rose

7109539AB

Jim Beam & Cola OR Canadian Club Dry $ 19.99 Cans 10pk

Smirnoff Double Black $ .99 7% Bots 10pk 24

Billy Maverick 7% 250ml Cans 12pk

19

$

.99

$

Hardys VR Range $

7

.50

Merivale L.C. Papamoa L.C. Papamoa Beach L.C.

Corbans Homestead Range

9

$

.99

Merivale Papamoa Papamoa

14.99 ea

OR 2 for

$

29

.00

Te Puna L.C. Te Puke L.C. Commercial Hotel L.C.

Shingle Peak Range (Excl Pinot Noir)

12

$

.99

Stoneleigh Range $

14.99

Te Puna Te Puke Waihi

Prices valid until Monday 29th February 2016. All specials may not be available in some stores. Specials only available at Liquor Centre Stores detailed above. No Trade Sales.

23.99

Woodstock 7% 330ml Cans 6 pack 2 for

$

25.00

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

32

The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg34

Michele’s warm and witty parenting memoir There were a million and one things Michele A’Court forgot to tell her daughter Holly when she left home. It these titbits of information which make up the award-winning Kiwi writer and comedian’s show ‘Stuff I Forgot to Tell My Daughter’ which is on stage at Baycourt on Monday, March 14. Michele describes the hour-long show as a “parenting memoir� that she created for her now 23-year-old

0(',80

SUDOKU

1R

Down 1. Pupils (8) 2. Thin (6) 3. Electronic mail (6) 4. Fifty percent (4) 5. Boat (6)

No. 1462 6. Skinflint (5) 11. Transgress (8) 13. Vehicle (6) 14 Overjoyed (6) 15. Journalist (6) 16. Hand on (5) 18. Man’s name (4) C W S P E M Y A C A A A F

M E R I N O E P O N G A E

N L U E D U L C A C I C T

F L O R I N S D T A N G I

E I E E D T O I I H E O E

S N A T C H W G R E E D Y

T G L R G U R N G A I L E

S T R E E T T O L D I E S

I O M A X T O R T I I Y O

U N I T E J P A U N C H Y

A K D K X K A M I E O E T

Solution 1461

S B E G I N T U N R E A L

H M A M T M O S K D K D R

+RZ WR VROYH 6XGRNX )LOO WKH JULG VR WKDW HYHU\ URZ DQG HYHU\ [ VTXDUH FRQWDLQV WKH GLJLWV WR

Entries open for 2016 Stage Challenge Bay of Plenty intermediate schools and colleges have until February 29 to register their interest to be involved in the 2016 Stage Challenge and J Rock. Stage Challenge celebrates its 24th national tour this year, with 2016 tour dates now available online.

As well as allowing young people to showcase their skills in dance, drama and design, the event aims to motivate youth to engage in positive and healthy lifestyles while providing an opportunity to be part of a professional performing arts event.

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT

ty Ce

elcome

Across 6. Native bird (6,5) 7. Second hand (4) 8. Musician (4,4) 9. Drink (6) 10. Little (6) 12. Virtuous (6) 15. Exertion (6) 17. Mountain (NI) (8) 19. Undecided (4) 20. Alarmist (11)

a family heirloom which Michele has daughter Holly when she ew the coop passed on to her daughter. at age 18. “Holly was moved by some of the “I kept thinking of things I hadn’t stories in the book I had genuinely properly explained, you know practical forgotten to tell her, like a story things like storing ginger and not about a very dear friend who touching your eye after chopping died in 1988. up chilli; but also the big things “I’d never really explained like the history of feminism, our gorgeous friendship to why it’s important to be a Holly and she was moved social activist and how to by that, so it’s a book full apologise properly. of treasures for Holly “It’s not just solely a really.â€? stand-up show down Michele A’Court’s at a bar or pub, ‘Stuff I Forgot there’s lots of To Tell My meaty chunky Daughter’ bits and it on March asks you 14. Tickets to do some cost $22-$25 thinking, so over the counter you’re not just at Baycourt sitting there or online at being told jokes.â€? www.ticketek.co.nz But don’t let the show’s Kiwi writer and comedian Michele David Tauranga A’Court presents ‘Stuff I Forgot to title fool you. Tell My Daughter’ at Baycourt on Though called March 14. Photo: Kate Little. ‘Stuff I Forgot to Tell My Daughter’, the show is also a great night out for the lads too. Michele remembers performing the show across seven nights in Wellington which initially drew in audiences of women and their teenage daughters. “By the end of the week when word The Weekend Sun has a double pass had gotten out; then I had a lot of to give away to one lucky reader who fathers with their teenage sons coming tell us Michele daughter’s name? along too which I found really great.â€? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz Debuted in 2013, Michele has since under the completion section. translated ‘Stuff I Forgot to Tell My Entries must be received by Daughter’ into a bestselling book Wednesday, February 24. which was published by Harper Collins last year. In a way, both the show and book are

Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 21 – Take 2. Jazz and easy listening acoustic duo 5.308.30pm. Mount RSA Friday 19 – Mark Taipari 7.30pm. Saturday 20 – Che Orton 7.30pm. Sunday 21 – Anthony Coulter 4.30pm. The Crown & Badger Friday 19 – Shabang. Saturday 20 – Rising Tide. The Matua Sunday 21 – The Famous Pool Comp. Starts 2pm. Wednesday 24 – A Taste of Country Night 7.3010pm.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

33

Reasons to be cheerful – part 30 We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. And this week he’s very happy. New radio, a new CD, and new gigs. What more can a devoted Tauranga musiclover ask for? 157) A gig – really soon! As I mentioned last week, I’ve just returned from Wellington. The Tauranga musician I heard mentioned most frequently in the capital? Oscar Laven, multi-hornblowing son of Tauranga Oscar musical royalty Robbie Laven Laven. and Marion Arts. By complete coincidence Oscar is on tour with the Gypsy-jazz band Black Spider Stomp. They’re playing at Imbibe this Friday night, February 19. They’re a five-piece: Oscar on horns, Scott Maynard on double bass, Adrian Jensen rhythm guitar and Sam Thurston and James Quick on lead guitars. Sam is from Tauranga. They’ve recently released a third CD which contains Parisian waltzes. Check it out at blackspiderstomp.bandcamp.com. I have a previous one which contains mucho very impressive Djangostyle playing. Fun fact: the two lead guitarists spend half of each year touring Europe with a full-on punk band, but expect absolutely no cross-over with their pure Gypsy jazz. Perhaps – as a wise man suggested – the common factor between their punk and Gypsy jazz is the lack of compromise. 158) A gig – next week! Actually, it’s much more than a gig, it’s a festival! Yes, it’s time for the Aongatete Folk Festival, getting stronger and bigger every year. It happens at 156 Work Rd, towards Katikati, on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. There’s a charmingly amateur feel to the event. The website is a bit out of date and short of detail but the combination of blackboard concerts – Friday night and in the gaps

on Saturday – and some really good invited guests makes for a pleasant weekend. Headlining this year is the legendary Gumboot Tango, comprising not only folk expert and musicologist Mike Harding (on guitar, harmonica) but two members of New Zealand’s most famous folk family, the Muggeridges (in this case Janet on mandolin and Steve on guitar), along with drummer Wayne Morris. They celebrate the great and the obscure in Kiwi song and are really worth seeing. There’s also the splendid duo Whakakura, marrying Allana Goldsmith’s jazz-inflected vocals with the acoustic guitar of Ed Taylor (Akoustic Express) and Auckland slide guitarist Peter Parnham with a bag of Americana, country, and old time blues. A weekend’s admission costs $30 and there are different prices for camping or a single day. You can find details at www.aongatete.co.nz 159) The same gig – and a CD! Also appearing at the Folk Festival will be Diazapam, Legal Tender, Neumegen & Sanders, and My Pennyworth Band, the latter being the hosts of the festival (it’s Paul Hoggard and Penny Rowsell’s orchard). My Pennyworth also has a new album out called ‘Passages in Time’, which is their fourth, and a collection of original songs which includes some prestigious special guests. Gimme a week to live with it then expect a review here shortly. 160) Americana Radio hits town! In what seems a perfect match with the festival, a new radio station has just arrived in town. Paradise, 105.4FM, kicked off last weekend and promises Americana, blues, country and folk. I’ll be heading in to meet the team (including director John Stephens, an American with an enviable Stetson hat) any day now and will have a full report, but this is exciting news for Tauranga and – one hopes – Tauranga musicians working in those genres, especially as the station has a range from Waihi to Te Puke. This is finally a real community station, broadcasting with yer actual live DJs, including a local breakfast show and even the venerable Andy Craw presenting folk music on Saturday mornings. Most impressively,

each night the station boasts the talents of famously laconic Border Music show host Chris (Shady) O’Shea. That show on Wellington’s Radio Active has become a cult favourite worldwide – damn fine to hear him here! watusi@thesun.co.nz

2 0 15

Supreme Dance Centre Principals - Hugh & Sonia Hodson (Fellow NZFDT) 9 times undefeated NZ Ballroom & Latin American Dancing Champions.

Phone 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 or just come along on the night E. supremedancecentre@gmail.com W. www.supremedancecentre.nz

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

34

JULIE’S

Friday 19 February

Ohauiti Market Every 3rd Fri at

Ohauiti Settlers Hall (up Ohauiti Rd, 2km past Adler Dr on the left) 5-6.30pm. Veges, plants, crafts, brica-brac. Sue 027 286 7739

Saturday 20 February

29th Easter Book Sale March 26, 27 &

28 at Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Mt Maunganui (opp Classic Flyers). Books, CD’s, DVD’s, records & jigsaw puzzles wanted. Deliver before March 19 to Caltex Welcome Bay, Greerton, Bayfair. Z Energy Bethlehem or Hewletts Rd. Stash-it Storage Domain Rd. Mike Deane Omokoroa. United Video Cherrywood, Phillips Garage, Fraser St. Or ph Ross 544 0817 Presented by Rotary Club of Tauranga. Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Arataki Markets Every Saturday at Grenada St Park, off Girven Rd, Bayfair 9am - 1pm. Variety of quality foods. Pre-loved goods & more. Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes. Art Showcase Feb 20 & 21 at Bob Owens Retirement Village, 112 Carmichael Rd, Bethlehem 10am - 3pm. Presented by Omokoroa Artists & Bob Owens Retirement Village. Gold coin admission, refreshments provided. Baypark Family Speedway Street Stock Invitation 6.30-10pm. www.asbbaypark. co.nz Car Boot Sale Greerton Village School, Greerton Road 7-11.30am. Cost $5 per site. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040 Car Boot Sale Community Church Car Boot Sale, 30 Evans Rd 8-11am. Car wash, food - free coffee with every sausage sold. $5 a space. Arthur 574 1822 Fashion Fiesta March 5 at Historic Village 9am - 12pm. Massive clothing sale of top quality pre loved women’s clothing. Designer labels, top labels & popular fashion stores. Everything $5. Sizes 10-22. Cash only. Forest & Bird Te Puke Maketu Dotterels. Easy walking along the spit. Neale 573 4157 or 021 0234 3524 Katikati Bowling Club Mixed roll up. Sat 12.45-3pm. Mon 9.30am - 12pm. Weds 12.24-3pm. Fri 1.45-4pm, & social roll up 4.30-6pm. google katikatibowls Papamoa Cruisers Cruse on new trail to Paengaroa. Leaves Papamoa McDonalds 12.30pm. Mobility scooters - slow bikers, strollers. Be in while there’s room. Load wheels on the trailer at the car boot sale, Community Church, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa 8-11.30am. Iain 027 572 2987 or 572 2987 Postcard Collectors Wanted Any collectors interested in forming a group to meet monthly, share information, buy & sell postcards, attend fairs etc. Geoff 578 7088 or email beeforce@kinect.co.nz Tauranga Airsoft Club Inc Interested in Airsoft? Play games twice a month at TECT All Terrain Park. www.taurangaairsoftclub.co.nz

Tauranga Indoor Radio Controlled Car

Club race day, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Track set up from 10am. Practice 11.30am approx. Second meeting of the year. Running a points system throughout the year to determine a champion in each class. Try a car out in the newcomers class.

Te Puke Scottish Society Monthly Dance Theme: Red. Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St 7.30pm. Old time & sequence dancing with live band, good company, great supper. Entrance fee $7 for all. Valerie 573 7093 Variety Teddy Bears Picnic Bring your favourite cuddly thing & your blanket to Bethlehem College, 24 Elder Lane, Tauranga 10am – 3pm. Entertainment, street food, live music, activities, spot prizes etc. Free entry. All proceeds donated to Variety, the Children’s Charity of NZ. Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 Welcome Bay Family Music Festival

Awesome family event for the whole community. Free activities for the children 10am – 3pm. Bouncy castle, pony ride, giant games, free kids popcorn & sausage sizzle. Hangi. Bands Tye Park, Forrester Drive 10am – 5pm. Family Pass (2 adults, 4 children) $30. Adult $10. Child $5. Door sales only. Catch a bus (#40) walk or cycle to Tye Park. Enquiries 544 9774 or email: events@welcomebay.org.nz

Sunday 21 February

A Course in Miracles Free study and

support group in Tauranga. For an introduction to A Course In Miracles go to http://www.acim.org/AboutACIM/ index.html Meet today in a free group telephone conference 7pm. RSVP. Topic: What is a miracle? How do I achieve it? Text 021 0274 2502 or email: miraclesnewzealand@gmail.com Athenree Station And refreshment rooms open Sundays 10am-3pm for our famous Athenree Teas. Homestead open 12– 3pm 360 Athenree Road Athenree. Bethlehem Lions Market Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 1pm. Stallholders booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf bethlehemmarket@lionsclubs.org.nz Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Jesus heals a demonic - lessons for us.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 BOP Tree Crops Assn Field day 1pm. Focus plum plus talk on disease & preventing transmission. Elizabeth 549 2795 Buddhist Introductory Meeting Feb 28 - Free meeting to discover Buddhism basic principles & how to achieve lasting happiness. Otumoetai Plunket Rooms, 59 Otumoetai Rd 3-4pm. Corkers Toastmasters Develop your leadership skills, confidence & communication abilities. Meet every 3rd Sunday at Zone Restaurant, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui 2-3.30pm. Uncork your potential. Lani 0210 445 654 Croquet At Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga School & kindy classes for children with Czech/Slovak background every Sunday at Tauranga Boys College, 10am-12pm except school holidays. www.facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email info@csclubtauranga.nz Maketu Rotary Club Market 3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Maureen 533 2340 Mount Maunganui Squash Club Ladies

session 9-10am. Give it a go for those new to the sport, or court time & drills for those more experienced. Rackets can be provided, please bring non marking shoes. Open to all, gold coin for non members. Kelly 027 227 9525 Old Time Music Makers Club Meet every third Sunday at Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & ladies a plate. Ces/Joy 544 3849 Petanque Tga/BOP Club Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Also at Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606 Quakers in Tauranga Meet each Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Graham 572 5419 Taoist Tai Chi Exciting new beginners class starts at new time 10am, 15 Koromiko St, Judea. Come & experience the Tai Chi way of exercising your mind & body. Neale 021 0212 7720 Tarot Card Night & More Tauranga’s new Spiritual & Healing Centre, the Psychic Cafe. Bay’s top healers, psychics & spiritualists. Bring along your Tarot cards. Free refreshments, learning, healing & more. Doors open 6.45pm for 7pm. Door charge $10. 578 7205 Tauranga TPPA Action 2nd birthday at Memorial Park 1pm. Find out what’s next in the fight against TPPA. The symbolic signing. The roadshow & more. BYO picnic. All welcome. Tauranga Spiritual Society Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St 7pm. Guest speaker: Clairvoyant Manu McGrath. $3 members. $5 non members. 022 0670 467 Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Meet at Baycourt 1pm. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. 552 0243 Tauranga Writers ‘Help! I Want to be a Writer’ at Alzheimer’s Society House, 116 13th Ave. What to write, how to write it & where to get help. Led by Jenny Argante. Open to the public. Free to TW members, gold coin donation all others. Email: taurangawritersnz@gmail.com Te Puke Country Music Club Day St Patrick’s Church Hall, Beatty Ave 1pm. Great band entertainment. Door fee $4. “Your Voice...And You” Explore your voice, whether speaking or singing to identify any stress & discomfort that you may hold in your body. At The Gym, 19 Glencarron Pl, Bethlehem 10am - 12pm. Cost $20. Students & beneficiaries by donations. Bookings essential. Ingrid 09 810 8218 or 021 952 690 ingridward15@gmail.com

Monday 22 February

Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Bitz & Bobz Op Shop Mon - Fri at 82 2nd Ave 9am - 4pm & Sat 9am - 1pm. Volunteers & good quality saleable items greatly appreciated. 579 9039 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 Sport & Physical recreation instructor’. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm-4pm. – Civic Choir Tauranga Every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz or Heather 575 9092 Do You Wanna Dance? Monday sequence dance group starts Feb 29 6.30-8.30pm. Learn sequence dance, tango, cha cha, waltz & more. St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Fitness League Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 573 4429 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 Free Immigration Clinic Every Monday - legal advice & information on immigration & citizenship issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Genealogy Friendly Group Meet in the Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1-3pm. Assistance offered to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Daphne 575 4674

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Man Up Group Every Monday at Tauranga Moana Trust, The Strand (by the waka) 7.30pm. Helping men to become better husbands, fathers & community members. Overcome addictions, anger, depression, suicide etc. Non profit, non confrontation, confidential & caring. Rod 021 467 107 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Meditation & See What Unfolds Every Mon 7-9pm with Kevin Reed. A variety of meditation techniques & spiritual discussion. Join in. Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz Missing things in Conversation? Come to a 1:1 session or join a weekly support group to learn about how to manage the hearing difficulties you are experiencing. Topics: hearing evaluation, communication strategies, tinnitus, possible funding. Groups for singles & couples with a trained Hearing Therapist. Angeline 927 6324 Mount Chess Club Mondays at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you can play

standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 per session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

Mount Maunganui RSA Indoor Bowls

Starting date Feb 22. Names in by 6.30pm, play commences 7pm. Bowls also played Thursday evening same time. Come along & have some fun. Nam Wah Pai Papamoa Training Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.15-7.15pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Opening night tonight at Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. First 2 nights free. Coaching available - give bowls a go. Karen 576 0443

Overindulged During the Holidays?

Need help with your diabetes? Free confidential advice & support available. 571 3422 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood 7.30-9.30pm. Annual subs $10. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720 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. Shirley 577 0188 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Mon at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave & every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah 0508 227 342 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd 7pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non $5. Visitors welcome. Checkout FB. Trina 576 7461 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.

Triple P-Positive Parenting Programme

For any parent, caregiver or whanau with children aged from birth to 12yrs to help manage common parenting challenges. Free parenting programme with resources. Ardell 571 0144 or 027 311 2140 Welcome Bay Indoor Bowls At Welcome Bay Hall, names in by 7.15pm. First 2 nights free for new members. Jill 544 1941

Tuesday 23 February

Altrusa Club Tauranga Women’s service group. Business meeting 2nd Tues evening. Social night 4th Tues each month. Interested? Marie 576 5495 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmoral Kilties Marching team. Ladies

DV LUH \OLQGHU 6(59,&(6

The Weekend Sun

aged 30-60yrs welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. Experience preferred but not essential. 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/Gallery Open Tues, Weds, Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 9.30am – 3.30pm. Email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com or 552 4460 Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 34 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Colleen 576 7610 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. 575 4650 Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Easy to learn. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 Fibromyalgia Support Meet at Win’s residence, 217 Bellevue Rd 1.30pm. Maureen 576 3256 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 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meet 10am. Topic this month – summer reading. Gail 574 3376 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 Leisure Marching Team Seeking new members aged 30-50+ for friendly leisure marching. Practice Tues 6-7.30pm. ph/txt Ardell 027 937 4248 LOL Laughter Wellness Laughter is the best medicine. Come & enjoy the benefits of a hearty laugh. Penguin Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 7.30-8.15pm. $3 door. Trish 022 036 6768 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Neighbourhood Run/Walk Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start. Ask about free recovery shake. Svetlana 027 616 2124 New Social Book Club Tues 10.30am & Sat 1.30pm. No fees. For venue, Joy 021 0243 9129 Ocean Running 5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm. Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry, includes free drink & opportunity to win a spot prize after the run. Phil 021 383 354 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or a family member of friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meetings Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 0642 186 Petanque - Twilight Every Tues at Club Mt Maunganui 4-6pm. Equip available, all coaching given. 578 3606 Positive Lifestyle Programme Group for men. Consists of 7 sessions. Stress management; building self-esteem; assertiveness; grief, conflict resolution; goal setting & closure. Starts today 10am - 12pm. 578 4264 or email tauranga_cm@nzf.salvationarmy.org Recreational Cycle Group Every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti 9am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513. Every Sun at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of the month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 Sewing Connection Tauranga Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 10am - 2pm. New members welcome to sew, share ideas & improve techniques. Pam 021 276 5390 SmartGrowth Environment And sustainability forum at The Balcony Room, Historic Village, 17th ave West 9-11am. The forum will cover interests & aims of other groups across the wider western BOP whose focus in sustaining & improving the environment. RSVP by Feb 19 to admin@envirohub.org.nz or 578 6664

Friday 19 February 2016

35

Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, chal-

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

lenge your mind. New class at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 12.30pm, Susie 021 277 5027 & 7pm, Wade 021 606 133 Tauranga Astronomical Society Introductory lecture on energy production & the life cycle of the stars. Telescope viewing weather dependent. Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm. Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372

Meet at new premises, Pioneer Room, War Memorial Hall, Te Puke. Guest speaker: Jean the Tree Lady - medium/ clairvoyant. Doors open 6.45pm for 7.15pm start. $5 includes raffle. Kerry 552 6768 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at

Thursday 25 February

Wednesday 24 February

Palm Beach Plaza, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 10am. Catch the bus. 578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal help. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. Beginners welcome, 50yrs plus. 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 Community Bible Study City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a non denominational Bible Study for 7 weeks on Ephesians. Julie 552 4068 Dance Fitness Cha Cha, Charleston, jive, waltz & more. No partner required, purely fun, fitness & get togethers. Every Weds at Bethlehem Community Hall 9.3010.15am. Helen 022 882 0237 Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain or shine. Due to start after pool painting - watch this space! Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Friends & neighbours night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Small plate for supper please. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Wednesday’s 1-3pm 021 110 0878. Papamoa Healing Rooms, Baptist Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds every Weds 2.30-3.30pm. www. healingrooms.co.nz Law for Lunch 63 Willow St 12-1pm. What to do if your gift card is dishonoured. Matthew King, Sharp Tudhope. Leisure Marching Requires new ladies for non competitive marching. No experience required. Every Weds at Morland Fox Park, Greerton 8-9.30am. Tricia 543 4581

Mount Maunganui Badminton Club

Every Weds 6.30pm. $8 to play. All skills welcome. Eve 021 906 481 Mount RSA 8 Ball Club Every Weds at Mount RSA 6.30pm. Enjoy a game of pool or learn to play. Gail 022 647 5314 Mountain Bike Group Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016 Otumoetai Care & Craft Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Craft, entertainment, fun & games. Lunch provided. 576 7783 or email: dawnron@kinnect.co.nz Public Talk Come & hear about the work of Assistance Dogs Trust & how these dogs can sniff out hypos. March 2 at The Oak Room, RSA Greerton 7pm. Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Revision of steps & formations 7pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 4267 Taoist Tai Chi For good all round wellbeing. New class at 15 Koromiko St 1pm. Caroline 548 1209 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping

Tuahu kauri ridge with return options. Grade mod, approx. 5.0hrs. Rogan 021 204 8660

6 Week Social Beginner Dance Class

Starts Feb 25 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd (opp Caltex) 7pm or Feb 26 at Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave 8pm. Rock & Roll, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Argentine Tango Social improvised dancing. Beginner classes starting soon. Please express your interest. Phillip 0273 091 355 or goldenaxistango@ yahoo.com Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am rain or sine. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes to be won & visits to other clubs. Gloria 575 0059

Community Bible Study International

Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem.” Jack/Betty 544 3809 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. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Free Meditation Join these classes any time over the next 6 weeks, till March 4. At Papamoa Community Centre/Library, Mako Room, 15 Gravatt Rd 7.45pm. Classes last just over 1 hr. www. freemeditationnz.com French Connection For lovers of all things French. Come & meet likeminded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at La Mexica, the Strand between 4.30-6.30pm. Andrea - agohns@yahoo.co.nz Friends of the Library Greerton Library Chat Group meet at Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd 10am for coffee. Speaker: Ex NAC Air Hostess Jan Holmes. Pam 571 2566 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 during term time at Greerton Bible Church cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.3011.30am. Welcome to view. 544 0823

Mount Maunganui Squash Club

Junior club night 4-5pm Karen 021 922 355, club night 6.30pm, including novices. Richie 021 606 257 Rackets can be provided, please bring non marking shoes. Open to all, gold coin for non members. Mount Art Group Meet every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Mount 9am - 1pm. Merilynn 575 6777 Smith’s Sport Shoes Everyone’s Run Walk. Thursday’s (Daylight Saving) Fergusson Park 3km & 5km waterfront course options. Entries from 5.15pm. Students $3, adults $5. www.taurangaramblers.co.nz $100 weekly spot prize voucher with up to 15 minor spot prizes. Prizegiving 7pm Neighbourhood Beer Kitchen. Malcolm 027 292 4411 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 Taoist Tai Chi New beginners class, Katikati Memorial Hall 5.30pm. Come & experience the Tai Chi way of exercising your body & mind. Neale 021 0212 7720 Tauranga Model Railway Club Every

Thurs at Mirrielees Rd 7.30pm.

Tauranga Rock & 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. 576 7326 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com Ukulele Lessons For primary age children. Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz Young Parents Group Must be aged 20 or younger. Meet every Thurs during term time at 471 Devonport Rd (Plunket Rooms) 12noon. This week: Budgeting with Janine (TBAS). Lunch provided. Transport available on a “first in” basis. Rozi 027 293 0353

Friday 26 February

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

Arataki Artists Group Meet every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. Come along & see if its for you. All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818 Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Gourmet Night Market Every Fri at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 5pm until dark. A diverse range of speciality streetfood from some of the Bay’s top foodtrucks & restaurants. TaiChi QingGoing 18 Moves A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7.15pm. Gold coin donation. 571 5168. Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner third Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Also; painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. June 926 9044 The Sociables A 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 & events. 022 0120 376

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

36

Brand-obsessed: A sign of the times We live in a culture obsessed with brands. Once they were a sign of quality, now I’m not so sure. I suspect some of the lesser brands come out of the same factories as the better-known brands, just a different door. I was branded last week. Branded with the sign of the cross at the Ecumenical Ash Wednesday service. I got home and my kids all asked: ‘What’s that mark on your face?’ On Ash Wednesday some churches invite people to begin a fast for Lent – that’s 40 days of giving up something before Easter. It’s all about remembering how Jesus was tempted for 40 days in the desert. Lent is about practising using our willpower to go without something, and to be more generous to other people. Some churches mark people on the forehead with ash to signify the start of Lent. It felt funny wearing a huge cross

on my forehead, wearing my faith that obviously in public. I was reminded of those marked as Christians in certain parts of the world at the moment, who are being killed for their faith. I was reminded of the awful stars Jews were forced to wear in Nazi Germany. Why would I consciously wear a mark that says I don’t agree with the mainstream? It got me thinking: ‘As a Christian, do I usually just wear things that make me look like I conform?’ But maybe there are values in the mainstream that I don’t want to conform to. Values such as consumerism, a tendency to overindulge and a tendency to mask our deeper convictions. I know the reason that we, as Christians, are cautious about wearing our faith too obviously is because it opens us to the accusation of hypocrisy or intolerance. But I just wonder if there is a way to wear my faith that is provocative without being aggressive. Happy Lent.

LIVING WORD FAITH CHURCH

Come Join us this Sunday SERVICE TIME: 10AM 19, AMBER CRESCENT, JUDEA Senior Pastors: Rod & Sue Collins www.lwfchurch.org.nz

Tel: 541 3321

Simon McLeay, St Peters in the City

‘The God who gave the world’ Mankind has the tendency of making himself the central focus of most things. However, believers in Jesus Christ prefer to focus primarily on the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, Christians celebrate the greatest gift in human history, when God...“gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Mankind has a long history of giving things the recipient doesn’t want to receive. We sometimes experience this with the exchange of gifts. Many years ago, God told the world through the prophet Hosea that He desired: “steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings” (Hosea 6:6). However, the world kept giving God what He didn’t want – more sin, greater disinterest in Him, more religious ritual, more manmade philosophy. So, God responded by giving to the world His most valued possession, His Son, Jesus Christ. He gave Jesus with the purpose of giving another gift, the cross of crucifixion, so that He could give yet another two gifts, forgiveness and eternal life. God “did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him” (John 3:17). We can be saved from the consequences of sin through dependant faith in what Jesus Christ has accomplished on our behalf through His death on the Cross of Calvary in our place. You are invited to join us at Bay Bible Fellowship every Sunday at 10am, to worship and learn from God’s Word how to live with Christ as the central focus. Lincoln Forlong, Bay Bible Fellowship

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

37

trades & services

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

Detecting invisible leaks

expresstestandtag.co.nz

Peace Of Mind For Your Electrical Safety

Detect-A-Leak owner John Pope.

Local Detect-A-Leak owner John Pope says the days of relying on a builder, or your average building inspector, to find moisture and moisturerelated issues just doesn’t cut it anymore. “Conducting moisture inspections

requires specialist equipment and experience. It takes about two-three hours to fully inspect a home for moisture and that’s with an Infrared Camera and non-invasive moisture testing equipment.” John says any home built prior to 2005 will most likely have poorly detailed flashings or failing areas including windows or cladding that can, or are, allowing moisture ingress. “We can help you find the leaks that you didn’t know you had, determine the cause of a leak and recommend preventative measures.” For more information, visit Detect-A-Leak.co.nz or give John a call on 0800 338 328.

REE FELLERS BIG OR SMALL - WE DO IT ALL

5(129$7,216

HCk@ :H#&PPP3:9BH#&/

Spotless post-summer spouting Now that summer is coming to an end, Spotless Spouting owners Neville and Jann Rau say it’s the perfect time to get your spouting cleaned before the change of seasons. The husband-and-wife-team believe there’s no substitute for regular cleaning of spouting. Along with cleaning and maintaining spouting, Neville and Jann can remove moss and mould from around the home and inspect the roof and replace and repair old and tired spouting, if needed. “We have high-tech camera equipment we can use to insert into your spouting to inspect it to see what needs doing.” They can also keep spouting looking spotless with their new high-tech vacuum cleaning system that cleans Spouting is cleaned using the highspouting by sucking unwanted leaves tech vacuum system. and dirt into a truck. The vacuum cleaning system means without even leaving the ground. they can safely clean spouting on one, “It’s a safe and mess-free service,” says two and sometimes three-storey buildings Neville. “We service both the domestic and the commercial markets.” For regular cleaning, the company can programme your next service with their new data base system and arrange with customers an appropriate time for the service to be completed.

AAA

MASTER

PAINTERS TAURANGA

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

38

trades & services

30

%

OFF

OUR SHOWER RANGE*

SHOWER LEAKING, LOOKING OLD & TIRED, DOOR HANGING BY A THREAD? THE BEST RANGE OF LOCALLY MADE SHOWERS MONEY CAN BUY

ASK ABOUT OUR COMPLETE BATHROOM RENOVATION SERVICE CALL TODAY FOR A FREE INSPECTION!

Find out about our bathroom mirrors and wardrobe sliding doors.

10year

*Conditions apply.

Shower Specialists

SHOWROOM: 19 Portside Drive, Mt Maunganui 07 575 0773 www.premiereshowers.co.nz

DIAMOND FUSION

The Weekend Sun

Friday 19 February 2016

39

trades & services

Time 2 Shine

CU ABOVE

bop

THE REST

TREE SURGERY

FREE QUOTES!

broken window handle? GRRUV ZLQGRZV ORFNV KLQJHV KDQGOHV FRQVHUYDWRULHV *finance available

for a FREE quote

07 571 4491

xterior wash

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

40

funeral directors

remembrance

education

deceased

Day Skipper Maritime VHF Operator Certificate Boatmaster

funeral directors

For local course information: Phone 0800 40 80 90 or visit www.boatingeducation.org.nz

situations vacant

From

$1799

Incl GST

situations vacant

It’s time to write your story

Tauranga

ENROL NOW! Courses starting in March

MYSTORY to 244 for details

RKR-076- Tauranga

Text

standard charges apply

16-19 yrs | NCEA level 2 | Full Year | No Fees 0800 355 553 | www.twoa.ac.nz

› Tourism › Fitness

KK OQNFQ@LLDR @MC DMQNKLDMSR @QD RTAIDBS SN BK@RR MTLADQR @MC OQNFQ@LLD BNMƥQL@SHNM

The Weekend Sun

health & beauty

firewood

Buyers of Damaged, Unloved & Unwanted Vehicles

public notices

download your free App today

cars wanted computer services

Great NZ People who are Honest Vehicle Buyers Follow us on Facebook

0800 382 828 travel & tours

entertainment

Friday 19 February 201

41

computer services

wanted

designers

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Relax!

Tauranga Computers Ltd

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Su

42

financial

Each week at Holy Trinity Tauranga, parents and caregivers bring their children for a 30-minute session of music, rhyme, movement, listening and dance at Mainly Music.

Cassia Tallon, 4.

mobility 0% intterestt and d no deposiit to pay.

Charlee O’Hearn, 1.

Instant Finance™ and MyHome have teamed up to offer you a great deal. Top brand white goods, with no deposit, and no interest to pay, financed over one year. Only available on the range specified below. But you’ll have to hurry, because it ends 31 March 2016. Mitsubishi 260l F/Freezer

$24.96/wk (total $1,298)

Westinghouse 5kg Dryer

$23.90/wk (total $1,243)

Samsung 6.5kg Top Loader

$23.04/wk (total $1,198)

Panasonic 9kg Top Loader

$34.38/wk (total $1,788)

Haier 145l Chest Freezer

$18.13/wk (total $943)

Responsible lending conditions apply. For full terms and conditions go to www.instantfinance.co.nz

instantfinance.co.nz 0800 760 000

Summer? Cruise into Linsa Finance today!

0800 34 62 63 | www.linsa.co.nz 1 7 4 D E V O N P O R T R O A D, TAU R A N G A | ( 0 7 ) 5 7 8 7 7 1 7

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to Linsa Finance lending criteria and responsible lending guidelines. All loans must be approved and drawn down in our branch. Establishment and account maintenance fees apply.

Need Short Term Mobility Equipment?

Kerban Barnes, 1

Hire & Sales Available from...

s Knee Scooters s Wheelchairs s Orthopaedic Chairs s Commodes s Crutches s Walkers s Shower Chairs s Toilet Frames s Overbed Tables ... and more! Brook Street, Tauranga Ph / Fax / AHrs 07 578 4874 www.tubularequipment.co.nz Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00pm

865 kawikadesign.com

Needthiscash

FSCL 4293

Elliette Siebert, 1.

Annabelle Talbot, 2.

Samuel Muncaster, 1.

The Weekend Sun

RUN ON LISTINGS THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! matua 8 MATUA ROAD 20 Feb 7am art. Books, electric heaters, oil eaters, new electronics, new othes, heaps more.

ohauiti 2 POIKE ROAD, 20 Feb. Start am - 12. Lots of garden pots, DVHV FUDIW EDVNHWV À D[ EDJV ys, bunk bed, picture frames.

otumoetai 3 SEAVIEW ROAD 20 Feb am start. Part deceased estate. esktop computer, furniture, ousehold items & more.

accounting S & R ACCOUNTING – Contact s for a free quote to have RXU $QQXDO $FFRXQWV DQG 7D[ eturns completed. We have 16 HDUV H[SHULHQFH DQG DUH EDVHG Mount Maunganui. Phone eter 0221366012. mail trefusis@ihug.co.nz

arts & crafts NE DAY MOSAIC WORKSHOP 0 February 9am -4pm. Glass utting Workshop 5 March 3pm. One Day Stained Glass Workshop 12 March 9am- 4pm. all Mary at Clay Art Studio in the istorical Village 07 571 3726. pening hours 10 am to 4 pm uesday to Saturday.

bible digest FOR WE KNOW that our old self DV FUXFL¿ HG ZLWK KLP VR WKDW WKH ody of sin might be done away ith, that we should no longer be aves to sin.� Romans 6:6

Friday 19 February 2016

43

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

gardening ABLE GARDENER, H[SHULHQFHG HIÂż FLHQW NQRZOHGJHDEOH KLJKO\ TXDOLÂż HG Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

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

housesitters TRUSTED FREE HOUSESITTERS available from 13 March - 25 April and 5 September - 29 September and 25 October - 21 December 2016. 15 years housesitting H[SHULHQFH LQ 7DXUDQJD H[FHOOHQW UHIHUHQFHV Ph 027 302 8328

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

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, Various areas, Various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 )RXQG [ 5DEELWV [ %URZQ [ %ODFN 3RLNH $UHD 5HI 23354, 23355 SPCA Found tabby male adult cat, Greerton area, Ref: 23367 Found white Male adult cat, Parkvale

www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html lost & found

cont

area, Ref: 23376 Found Ginger and white male adult cat, Oropi area, Ref: 23385 Found tabby and white female adult cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 23386

public notice ALL OWNERS in Matapihi 1A3C2 Matapihi 1A3C2 and 6HFWLRQ 6XUYH\ 2I¿ FH 3ODQ 59613. Notice to owners of Special Meeting. The Manurere Tamati PCRJ Whanau Trust, an owner in the above section RI 0ƗRUL ODQG ZLVK WR SDUWLWLRQ off their shareholding. An owners meeting will be held to seek owners’ feedback to this proposal. Details of the meeting are as follows: DATE: Thursday 24th March 2016 VENUE: Ngaitukarangi Conference Room, 19 Puwhariki Road, Matapihi. TIME: 4.30pm. All owners are encouraged to attend. For further LQIRUPDWLRQ RU WR REWDLQ D SUR[\ form, please contact Haines (OOLVRQ DW WKH 1JDL 7DKX 0ƗRUL Law Centre on 0800 626 745.

situations vacant FITTER/WELDER TRADESMAN We are an established engineering company situated in Waihi with a good reputation ORRNLQJ IRU D Âż WWHU ZHOGHU WR join an already great team. Currently working in mining, forestry, transport repairs, structural steel, cowshed work, quarry crushing, conveying and all other general maintenance including boats, car trailers and farm implements. We require a WUDGH TXDOLÂż HG SHUVRQ WKDW FDQ think for themselves, work to time lines, capable of passing PLJ ZHOGLQJ WLFNHWV DQG FDQ Âż W LQ with others in a busy workshop.

situations vacant

trades & services

trades & services

travel & tours

Ring Mark direct on 021 327 RU VHQG \RXU &9 WR RIÂż FH# hutchinsengineering.co.nz

GRANITE BENCH TOPS rebuffed and resealed. Protect your investment! Good rates. 4XDOLÂż HG WUDGHVPDQ \HDUV H[S 3K HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER INTERIOR & EXTERIOR. Smaller jobs a speciality. Prompt & reliable. ([FHOOHQW UHIHUHQFHV 3K 3DXO 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 PAINTER/DECORATOR ,QWHULRU DQG ([WHULRU TXDOLW\ workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 3071 PAINTING & DECORATING ([WHULRU ,QWHULRU 3DLQWLQJ Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting. Call 022 421 4261 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. 5HJLVWHUHG URRIHU \UV H[S 3K Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245

TILER 30 \HDUV H[SHULHQFH TXDOLÂż HG LQ DOO DVSHFWV RI WLOLQJ Available now! Ph 0204 0864 211

JOIN NO.8 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS – 1/March 14th - 5 days & 4 nights: Highlights include Molesworth Station Historic Tour, Hanmer Springs Village & Hot Pools, Rainbow Station Tour, St James Station, local guide. 2/April 11th - 4 days & 3 Nights: Highlights include The &RDVWDO 3DFL¿ F 7UDLQ MRXUQH\ from Christchurch to Picton & back to Kaikoura, Puhipuhi High Country Station, Ohau Waterfall Seal Pups & Mt Lyford Alpine Resort. 3/May 31st - 11 nights - Sun Princess Cruise-Sydney to Tropical North Queensland – require one lady to share an inside cabin. Book Now seats are limited - Free Door to Door service & colour catalogue - Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

spiritual guidance SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction? Confused, not sure where you’re heading? Readings, Healings and &RXQVHOOLQJ E\ H[SHULHQFHG therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

trades & services APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician. BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Decks and stairs, pergolas, small plastering and painting jobs, water blasting. Free quotes. ,DQ 7KH )L[ LW 0DQ \HDUV tradesman. noknoia@clear.net. nz 021 670 770 BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & Âż EUHJODVV WUDGH TXDOLÂż HG ERDW builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior H[WHULRU SDLQWLQJ ZDOOSDSHULQJ Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 CLEANING FAIRY - Are you needing your house put back into order? Want a reliable, honest, KRXVHNHHSHU" \UV H[S 3K 027 284 3967 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years H[SHULHQFH 1= UHJLVWHUHG Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing. ([FHOOHQW ZRUN DW D FRPSHWLWLYH price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857 WINDOW CLEANING Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke. Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

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

travel & tours �A A A� - PORT WAIKATO & RAGLAN OVER-NIGHT TOUR - Tour 2: - New Kinlock Lodge, Napier Winery & Gentle Annie Road. - Tour 3: - Treetops /X[XU\ /RGJH /XQFKHRQ 7RXU 4: - Waiheke Island Escape. Tour 5: - Bay of Islands & 90 Mile Beach, plus many fun day trips, memorable holidays & entertaining shows for 2016. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team for more information and your Free Newsletter. Door to Door Service. Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www. no1thestrand.co.nz FREE VENUE HIRE for private functions. Fully Licensed Sports Bar. Judea Tavern, 35 Koromiko Street, Judea, Tauranga. PH Pawan Kumar 578 8889 or 021 209 5883. WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

cars for sale AR FAIR – buy or sell any ehicle every Sunday at 11th venue Car park opposite Mad utcher 8am-noon. Ph for more formation 027 733 9686 or ww.taurangacarfair.co.nz

child care VAILABLE 24/7 in Hairini and apamoa. WINZ subsidies and scar after school care, pick up nd drop off neg. Ph Jenna 027 00 4134 or Lisa 027 758 5774

computers OMPUTER GETTING you own? Problems, viruses, pgrades, internet, new or refurb C’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce r a no obligation chat or quote 76 7940 or 021 260 9183 REE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & uote. We come to you & don’t KDUJH H[WUD IRU WUDYHO 3HQVLRQHU scounts. Ph Kyle at Tech olutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae EED A C.V.? Don’t let your C.V. et lost amongst all the others. I an help you stand out on paper. C.V. For You can provide you ith a personal and professional uch. “Get the interview‌. and the jobâ€? Contact via www. cebook.com/acvforyou or 21 27 27 912

entertainment AURANGA TANDEM KYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! ift vouchers available. h 574 8533 today

Âż UHZRRG PLIT HARD wood, 3m3 load, st $200 delivered. Limited upply. Phone today 22 325 8294

for rent REE STANDING cabin fully rnished, self contained. Has wn shower and toilet. $200 er week. Welcome Bay. This FOXGHV SRZHU ZDWHU ZLÂż 6XLWV ature lady. Ph 021 164 1682

Is being slick and silver-tongued enough? How do you know the person about to assist with buying or selling your most valuable asset is the right person? What makes a real estate agent a good one for you? Here are some well established guidelines. First, they will care more about your priorities than their commission. If they take care of the client, the commission takes care of itself. They will have just a few preferred clients at any time in order to have the time, attention and energy you need. They will know your geographic area and propertytype inside out. They will provide superior market analysis. Good data helps good decisions. They will negotiate effectively and aggressively if called upon to achieve the best possible price and terms. It can easily make a three to ďŹ ve per cent difference in the sales price. They will simply lay out all the information, options and strategies so you can make unpressured decisions. If you are serious about buying a home, a good agent will work with you for as long as it takes to ďŹ nd the right one. They will ensure you understand what’s happening, what’s necessary and what’s at stake at every step. They will tell you the truth as best they know – the positives, negatives, even if it might change your mind about proceeding with a transaction. Once your offer is accepted, they will guide you through discovery and due diligence to ensure you know as much as possible before making big decisions. They will coordinate, manage and control every aspect of the process – and always with the intention of protecting your interests. The agent will work hard to minimise effort and stress, and to save you money. They will keep their word. If they tick all those boxes, then that’s your agent.

NEED MORE

SPACE? Ideal as an extra bedroom RU KRPH RIĂ€FH Three convenient sizes: standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $70pw large 4.2m x 2.4m - $85pw xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $100pw Fully insulated with lockable ranchslider, large window, power, security lights, curtains, carpet, smoke alarm & even a small deck. Minimum 6 month rental period. Visit our display cabin at: 17 Plummers Point Road, WHAKAMARAMA or 159 Jellicoe Road, TE PUKE or call for a free brochure.

Friday 19 February 2016

The Weekend Sun

44

greenslades

furniture

287 Cameron Rd, Tauranga | PH 07 571 8174 | OPEN 7 Days | www.greensladesfurniture.co.nz

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.