The Weekend Sun 9 March 2018 by Sun Media

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Is Welcome Bay the ‘forgotten’ suburb? When I bought my house in Welcome Bay in October 2016, a real estate agent who was trying to sell me a house across town just laughed. “I thought you were trying to get away from traffic,” she said. And before you start rolling your eyes and saying ‘I bet she’s another bloody JAFA’ - yes, I am. You didn’t really think you were going to keep the Bay lifestyle a secret forever, did you? At the time I scoffed. I knew the morning commute into the city from Welcome Bay was busy, but nowhere near the scale of uckland s traffic. Along with thousands of other Welcome Bay residents I’ve had to endure a long, tortuous commute to work over the past few weeks – very reminiscent of the Auckland traffic I escaped from. The Welcome Bay Noticeboard on Facebook has been going nuts. here has all the traffic come from all of a sudden? Have thousands of new people suddenly moved to Welcome Bay? Has confusion over school bus arrangements for 2018 meant more parents are driving their kids to school? Tauranga City councillor and Welcome Bay resident of 42 years, Bill Grainger, says the construction of the New Zealand Transport Agency’s Baypark to Bayfair Link pro ect is diverting additional traffic to the 15th Avenue/Turret Road area, in turn causing a backlog on the Welcome Bay roundabout. hat pro ect is not e pected to be finished until 2020. Great. Only two more years of early morning traffic snarl ups.

Maungatapu Underpass

What about the Maungatapu Underpass, due for completion next month? Will that improve our lot? Don’t count on it. In a letter to Elizabeth Nicholls shared to the Welcome Bay Carpooling Group Facebook page, TCC’s transport manager Martin Parkes says: “Journey times in the afternoon peak should improve once trafﬁc is onto the airini auseway. orning peak trafﬁc congestion will remain.” The knock-on effect is being felt everywhere. People are late to work.

Kids are late to school. The school buses are now having to come up to 25 minutes earlier to try to get everyone to school on time. Some blame the fact that school buses are no longer free for the congestion. Selwyn Ridge Primary School principal Craig Price says not only are children arriving late at school, causing an unsettling start to the school day, but parents are also dropping their children off at school early so they can get to work on time, creating a whole new set of problems.

Matters into our own hands

All of this means that the people of Welcome Bay need to take things into their own hands, and they are. People are digging their bikes out of storage, parents are starting up walking school buses and Erica Wilson started the Welcome Bay Carpooling Group Facebook page which has more than 160 members and growing.

our troubles. “Expanding road capacity for cars is not the solution,” he says. e do plan to widen the road corridor in this area, but the additional space will be allocated to people who are prepared to change their travel habits; cyclists, walkers, car poolers, and those using public transport. “Building enough road capacity to handle all drivers who want to travel in peak hours at the same time without delays is impractical and prohibitively expensive. “There are occasions when adding more road capacity is a good idea; however, for this particular corridor we won’t be able to build enough capacity to completely eliminate peak hour congestion.” In other words, change your travel habits or get used to it.

The ‘forgotten suburb’

Some novel ideas on how to carpool have been tossed around, including people holding ‘hitch-hiking’ signs up along Welcome Bay Road for the destinations they are trying to get to, or wearing different coloured caps to indicate where they want to go. There has been some talk of road rage as a result of the morning frustration but I haven’t seen any. Most people seem quite happy to let one car in at a time off the side roads and I’ve both given and received an appreciative wave.

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Martin Parkes has a message for us if we think that roading improvements in the city, including four-laning Turret Road/15th venue, are going to be a magic ﬁ to

he recent trafﬁc woes have brought up other issues quietly simmering away in Welcome Bay – labelled by one local as “the forgotten suburb”– such as the lack of a supermarket. I personally don’t see the need for one when the nearest supermarkets are less than 10km away, and certainly not if it’s going to result in the loss of Waitaha Reserve, which is well-used by the younger members of our community. But if you do want to see some change in Welcome Bay – whether it be better roads, better public transport or a supermarket – Bill Grainger has some advice for you. Make yourself heard. Make a submission to the council’s Long Term Plan. He met last week with a small group of concerned Welcome Bay residents and advised them on how to go about making a submission and how to speak to that submission before council. Submissions to the Long Term Plan can be made from March 16-April 16. In the meantime, if you’re walking along Welcome Bay Road at about 7.10am with a hitchhiking sign saying ‘CBD’, I’ll be happy to stop and give you a lift.

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Bay suffers midwife crisis After years of unfair pay and increasing demands for midwives, Tauranga is described as being in “crisis mode”, with many woman desperately looking for a midwife as soon they ﬁnd out they are pregnant.

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Papamoa midwife Cara Kellett says Bay of Plenty midwives saw the crisis coming several years ago, but they’re now at the stage where it can’t be ignored. Auckland, Canterbury and parts of the Waikato were first to suffer from the shortage, and now Tauranga has been added to that list. The 35-year-old, who has been a midwife for almost five years, believes the shortage is due to high demands for midwives in the growing region and a lack of interest in the industry, with New Zealand midwives seeing just one pay rise of 2.5 per cent since 2007. “Last year we lost 13 midwives in the Bay of Plenty region,” says Cara, “so they either gave up midwifery, went into hospital work or retired. “That, combined with our population growing, is why we’ve now got a crisis on our hands.” She says it has got to the point where some women are looking for a midwife as soon as they find out they are pregnant, rather than the normal time of 12 weeks. hose who can t find midwives are being forced to go directly through the hospital for their antenatal care and delivery, where a different midwife will be on duty every 24 hours. Cara says currently, Tauranga Hospital has more than 40 low-risk woman going through the hospital. “Our care model is about not only helping the mother, but building a relationship with them, and it’s really sad that these women won’t get that sort of continual care.” She says Bay of Plenty midwives have been working hard to cover the shortage and help women where they can, but everyone is starting to feel the stress. “There is 168 hours in a week and I’m on call for 138 hours,” she says. “I don’t get paid for being on call, and then on top of that I have to do all my work during the day plus be available to go out and do births in the middle of the night. “I’ve been working extremely hard over the last 12 months to help cover the shortage, but I can’t do it anymore and I’ve had to drop my case load in half to be able to look after my own health.” Although private midwives are deemed selfemployed, they are contracted to the Ministry of Health and cannot be paid extra for overtime, public holidays or when a client has been assigned to someone else. Read the rest of the story at: Sharnae Hope www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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The average house value in Tauranga has now ticked over $700,000 and is sitting at $706,825, according to the latest QV report. Tauranga home values have risen 4.9 per cent year on year and 2.8 per cent over the past three months. The Western Bay of Plenty market rose seven per cent year on year but dropped back 0.6 per cent over the past three months. The average value in the district is now $622,227. “With such a great summer, activity in the market was slow initially to take off after the holiday period,” says QV Tauranga senior consultant David Hume.

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Three company directors responsible for tyre dumps at Kawerau and Waihi Beach have been convicted, fined and ordered to remove the remaining tyres. Alan George Merrie, Angela Kay Merrie and Jonathon Lindsay Spencer were convicted in Tauranga District Court on two charges under the Resource Management Act of contravening abatement notices filed in by the ay of Plenty Regional Council. In a written decision, Judge David Kirkpatrick convicted Alan Merrie and Angela Merrie and fined them , each. onathon spencer was fined , . he fines are to be paid to the ay of Plenty Regional Council, less 10 per cent for the Crown.

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A large explosion that shook Mount Maunganui earlier this week being put down to “something in the fire pile”. fire training e ercise at am on uesday sparked a callout for firefighters after people reported hearing a large explosion coming from the direction of the airport. he fire turned out to be a burn off as part of the exercise. Something went bang in the fire pile, but it didn't sound too loud to those taking part,” Tauranga Airport manager Ray Dumble said.

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New Zealand has had the hottest summer on record and Niwa says the country can expect similarly warm summers over the coming years. iwa ﬁgures show the average temperature nationwide during the summer months was 18.8°C, which is 0.3°C above the previous record set in 1934/35. The seas around New Zealand saw temperatures that were 6°C above average, while a high of 38.7°C in Alexandra on January 30 was the country's hottest January temperature in 39 years. January 2018 was the hottest month on record for New Zealand, following the second warmest December on record.

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Bounty on bottles adds fizz to recycling “It’s probably a perfect time for the government to ramp up this issue and have a serious look at introducing deposits on beverage containers in New Zealand.” Marty Hoffart – Tauranga’s waste watcher and the city’s waste minimisation guru – is making a concerted pitch to give rubbish value. “Bottles with a redeemable value of 10 cents each would have the greatest impact,” says Marty. “Then people would have a reason to save them and return them.” He’s talking a container deposit scheme simply put, a scheme operating effectively around the world to encourage greater recycling of beverage containers and reducing litter. Suddenly, recycling would become worthwhile for those not already engaged. “CDS schemes have been proven to work,” says Marty. “But at the moment, there’s little or no incentive to recycle for some people.”

Waste Management in Tauranga stopped accepting glass in their kerbside recycling bins. “Unsustainable,” the company claimed in a letter to customers. “Including glass in mixed recycling means less glass is recycled and leads to considerable contamination of other recycling materials.” It was a business decision, an economic one. Tauranga’s collection companies are privately owned and operated, leaving ratepayers prone to business decisions. “That’s because glass was thrown into the truck with all the other recyclables,” explains Marty. “It was breaking and much of it was not getting recycled, when it should have been sorted at the kerbside or put in separate bins like we used to do. “It was the system that wasn’t working. “Glass is 100 per cent recyclable.” It set off a round of harrumphing at all levels. “That creates concern in the community as well as at council,” said Steve Morris, chair of the Tauranga City Council’s environment committee, “because it’ll likely result in more glass ending up in landﬁll.”

A Bethlehem resident says she’s already hearing that people can’t be bothered with recycling. “This means a lot of people will walk up to their general waste bins, open the lid, chuck their glass in and it's going to end up in the landfill. “Since they’ve paid for the service in advance, why not fill the bin up .” Research bears her out. According to a report put out by Envision NZ, the numbers, on a national scale, are shameful. At least 45,865 tonnes of beverage containers are discarded into the litter stream, waterways and landfills each year – the e uivalent of oeing s filled with containers, which is two a day. After 20 years of voluntary measures, a study shows New Zealand’s beverage container recycling rates remain persistently low – estimated at less than 40 per cent. S would fi that, according to arty Hoffart. “If you put a value of 10 cents on something like a beverage container, people won’t throw it in the rubbish, or walk past it. They will stop, pick it up and bring it in to redeem it.

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Left: Marty Hoffart – presents the case for a bounty on bottles. Above: Who cleans up? Mess is a downside of bottle banks. “Look at Germany – one of the highest recycling rates in the world at 95 per cent. “You can buy a pilsner beer in a supermarket for 19 cents, but the container deposit is 25 cents. “The container is almost twice the value of the product. “Of course they’re going to redeem the container, of course they’re going to recycle.” He says some of the largest companies in the beverage industry worldwide – that’s anyone who sells something you drink from a container – are opposed to container deposit schemes or CDSs. They have done it all over the world. “They don’t want to have to worry about the end of life for containers,” says Marty. “A oneway trip for containers, that’s all they’re interested in and they have been lobbying against it for decades in New Zealand.” Recently, Auckland City Council commissioned Sapere Research Group to conduct an independent cost beneﬁt analysis to assess the impact of a mandatory, national

container deposit scheme or CDS. It confirmed international findings – that benefits to a city like Tauranga would be three-tosix times greater than the costs. Recycling of beverage containers would increase from the current rate of between 45 and 58 per cent to between 79 and 82 per cent. Society would be better off between $184 and $645 million over ten years and, even in the worst case scenario, the benefits of a S are more than double the costs. Detailed modelling shows councils and ratepayers could expect to save up to $20.9 million a year in collection costs. Another $8.1 million would be saved annually through the reduction of waste to landfills and up to million by reducing collections and maintenance of public space. “There’s a certain inevitability about a CDS here because there has been a huge uptake in Australian states recently. Scotland’s bringing it in and England’s looking at it too.” The idea is gathering

momentum here too. Local Government New Zealand, an association of the country’s 78 local and regional councils of which Tauranga City Council and the Bay of Plenty Regional Councils are members, is also a strong advocate of a CDS scheme. Some 90 per cent of members support the idea. And the Trade Association Forum, which assists strategic development of business sectors, rated the establishment of a CDS in New Zealand as one of its top priorities. “The only cost of a container deposit scheme to you and me would be just one half of one cent per container,” says Marty. ”I don’t think anyone is going to notice half a cent, let alone worry about it. There are no down sides.” And there’s tentative buy-in from new associate environment minister, Eugenie Sage. “I’m supportive of any new ideas to turn around New Zealand’s rubbish record on waste,” says the minister. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Kelvin Clout – “Agent of Change” He’s a husband, a father and a successful businessman. He’s also our deputy mayor. Now Kelvin Clout is held up as an “Agent of Change” – a man of “high ethical standards” and one of ew ealanders who proliﬁc non ﬁction author George Bryant of Tauranga believes are making a real difference to the way we live. That is why Kelvin Clout is featured in Bryant’s latest book. “Kelvin Clout advocates wholesome change and wants to make a positive difference to this city,” says the author. “He is a visionary, a man of ideas, with the practical know how for bringing those ideas to fruition. “It’s all about family,” Kelvin says. He wants a city that embraces family, hence his emphasis on housing, safety, recreation and the environment. “I don’t buy into a poverty mentality when we live in such a beautiful region.” The “Agents of Change” – people like Shirley Duthie, Wendy Lobb, Richard Kempthorne and Nona Aston – may not be household names, but they are all inspirational people. “Some are making housing affordable and offering comprehensive care services, while others are saving teenagers from addiction and transforming low socio economic areas.

“There’s a doctor and his wife running a unique medical clinic and a former crisis nurse leading a top chaplaincy service. And he upholds high ethical standards.” Another of the “agents” is Lisa Woolley, CEO of ision est in est uckland the largest faith based not for proﬁt organisation in ew ealand with 1200 staff and 9000 clients. “This is a great story about transforming lives and giving hope, housing the homeless, feeding the hungry and caring for the most vulnerable,” says George. “She’s actually doing what the government keeps saying it wants to do.” “I haven’t seen the book yet,” says Kelvin Clout. “But I am humbled to be included. I don’t think about these things, I just get on with the job.” And there’s Jeremy and Ruth Baker, who run a progressive medical clinic in Christchurch, offering holistic health to people on the fringes of society – released prisoners, addicts, refugees and those with mental health problems. George Bryant has studied sociology and holds a number of ualiﬁcations in education, theology and management. The former high school principal, who is also an ordained minister, has written extensively on mainly social issues. “Agents of Change” is his 22nd book. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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The body is a bit knackered, the feet badly blistered - and he’s got a head cold. therwise lair eneﬁeld is in peak health and great spirits compared to the severe depression, substance abuse, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder that “black-dogged” the man just a few months ago. Blair is now one-and-a-half weeks into skateboarding the length of New Zealand – doing 30 to 50 kilometres a day on a 3,000 kilometre journey to raise $150,000 for charity and also raise awareness and understanding of mental health. “I’ve pulled up for a couple of days to let the feet dry out,” says the 32-year-old Mount Maunganui landscaper, speaking to The Weekend Sun from the depths of his sickbed in Queenstown.

The s ateboard cr sader Bla r Benefield shar n h s messa e w th o n ans n le andra. message emerging and it’s scary.” “It’s been so hot and sweaty.” He’s been banging into gnarly The mothers are asking Blair weather and head winds on how he handled his demons – the first kilometres of his how and where he got help. skateboard crusade – but nothing He tells them his breakthrough a few years in the army and a stint moment was when he found outside the wire in Afghanistan purpose again – a goal, a hadn’t prepared him for. challenge. In his case, via the But there is one thing that skateboard pilgrimage, he’s has unsettled him, and he’s had hoofing his way back to health. time to ponder it while laid up “Each day I set myself little in Queenstown. “Mothers,” says goals,” he says. “On the road I tell Blair. “Mothers who’ve lost sons myself I have to get to the end of to suicide, and mothers who’re in this straight, or I have to get to fear for their sons, who’re worried this or that town tonight, then I about their sons.” get a rest reward.” Since he started his trip, since And by achieving his little goals, the wave of publicity rolled up he knows he can achieve his the country, mothers have been ultimate goal. “I don’t pretend to messaging him. “It’s really opened have all the answers,” says Blair. my eyes. I didn’t know the extent He’s a young man feeling the of the problem. There’s a huge weight of responsibility. “But I try catchment of mothers who are to steer them in the right direction struggling with the issue. They to the right people.” don’t know what to do. Read the rest of the story at: “That’s the most common www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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rickle spraying days numbered Spaying Tauranga city’s grassed areas for Onehunga Weed may be limited to public playing fields where people wear shoes because of the increasing toxicity of weed sprays. The Image spray that city council staff recommended for use on Onehunga Weed is a combination of three ingredients, one of which is not approved for use in urope. o ic gri hemical dvisory orum spokesperson odi running told the city council environment committee this week he has recently denied this (Ioxynil) as a product that can be on sale to the public because of undue e posure to toddlers. he persistence of the active ingredients is particularly concerning because our agrichemical policy only allows for signage for up to two days. hese chemicals persist for to days. his is why if we are to use it on active sports fields, it s with shoes on. also recommended the council should not approve the use of fungicide as a preventive measure on cricket wickets. urrently ordon old, ordon rushkiller and ersatil are sprayed in active and passive reserves. recommends limiting this to active bookable sportsfields, with use restricted to once per year in

active reserves. hey should not be used mi ed with any other ordon product, ersatil or Image within that month period. Signage recommending footwear is worn in places of fre uent agrichemical use should also be on display. s recommendations were omitted from the staff report. ommittee members agreed to adopt the recommendations, but called for more information on concerns about treated seeds. e don t have sufﬁcient information to make a decision on that off the cuff,” says committee chair ouncillor Steve orris.

Protect your family from whooping cough ith the current national whooping cough epidemic, it’s important to check that you and your family are up to date with immunisations especially if you re pregnant or have a baby. Since ovember , across the ay of lenty and akes districts, the local edical fﬁcer of ealth has been alerted to cases of whooping cough. Whooping cough (also called pertussis can be a serious disease. It is caused by bacteria easily spread by coughing and snee ing. Symptoms usually start with a runny nose and dry cough,” says medical

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reerton s vintage fayre will be back this year e part of the retro revolution at the Greerton fayre that’s got all things vintage covered. he intage and etro ayre, which was a great success last year, will feature more than stalls of vintage items for sale, including clothes, furniture and vinyl. here will also be four ay of lenty vintage vehicle clubs,

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limpse into the emergency services olice officers, firefighters and rescue services – to some they re ust everyday people doing their obs.

ut to others they re the ﬁrst point of call in emergencies, rescues and in times of danger the men and woman sacriﬁcing time away from their own loved ones to ensure the safety of everyone else s. ow, residents from the ay of lenty

will get the chance to walk in their shoes for a day, during an array of recruitment and open days this weekend. icking it off is the auranga ire rigade recruitment day, held at hapel Street Shopping entre, on Saturday, arch . Station officer eff rancis says the day is a great chance for those interested in a career in the industry to get up close with volunteers. eing a fire fighter is not a nine to five commitment,” says eff. hen you are on call, you have to be ready to respond at the drop of a hat and tackle whatever challenge you may be about to face. It s not ust about putting out fires calls can be to any number of incidents, from medical emergencies and flooding to motor vehicle accidents and chemical spills.” olunteer fire fighters from auranga will be at the shopping centre from am pm on Saturday. embers of the public will have the chance to talk to fire fighters about what they do, find out about the e uipment they use, try it out and see if they have what it takes to volunteer. ollowing this, members of public will also get to go behind the scenes at auranga olice Station during their public open day on Sunday, arch , from am pm. he day is part of a nationwide opening of police stations. ay of lenty istrict ommander, Superintendent ndy c regor, says it will enable police to connect with local communities and will be a good chance for people to get a

glimpse of a potential career path. here will be a number of activities on display during the day to give a real insight into the ob we do,” says Superintendent c regor, including displays from the rmed ffenders s uad, police dog teams and staff from specialist teams including road policing, youth and I . e ll also have staff on hand at both events who can talk to and provide advice and information to anyone considering policing as a career.” he event is often popular in the region and has been attended by thousands in previous years. oinciding with this is the rustpower escue elicopter open day, from am pm, at auranga ospital. Spokesperson adine ogers says e host this event at our hangar every year. he community are able to come and see inside the hangar and get the chance to see the helicopter and meet the crew.” he day involves demos, competitions and a barbecue and adine says it s often uite popular. e rely heavily on community funding both from business and individual funding.” adine adds while they ask for a donation, it is a free event. oncluding the event is a toy run, which is part of the lysses lub annual charity ride. It s in aid of the rustpower rescue helicopter and St ohn mbulance,” says co ordinator arius Swanﬁeld. ur ride begins in apamoa la a, departing at am. nyone with a motorbike can come along. asically we ask all riders to buy a toy run badge for , which also gives them a lucky draw ticket for some donated pri es. Sam Gardner

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When I was eight-yearsold, my sister and I performed a rendition of ‘One Day a Taniwha’ – me accompanying on guitar while she did the actions – at a talent quest at the Waihi Beach Soundshell in Pohutakawa Park. Fast-forward 38 years, and the old soundshell is still standing – just. The local community is keen to bring back some of the good times that were enjoyed there by young and old. It was always a simple structure – a concrete block shell with a roof over the top and two changing rooms out the back – but the years haven’t been kind and it’s in need of a little TLC. There is uncertainty about when the Soundshell was ﬁrst built, but local resident Mike Hickey, 74, has been holidaying in Waihi Beach for 70 years and remembers the 1950s as a particularly busy time for the local concert venue. “We had the likes of Howard Morrison, Bill and Boyd and

Brendan Dugan perform there,” says Mike. “It’s a great venue because you can sit up under the trees and it can hold about two or three thousand people just sitting on rugs. It has a fantastic view of the beach as well.” Mike, who has also been a member of the Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club for 52 years, spent many a year collecting money for the club on the gate at the annual Miss Waihi Beach contest and talent quest. He would have seen plenty of versions of ‘One Day a Taniwha’ or similar over the years. Tag wrestling was also on offer at the Soundshell from time to time, with professional New Zealand wrestler John da Silva occasionally making an appearance. Mike adds: “Fred Smith, one of the stalwarts of the surf club at that time, used to drive around in his car with a loud speaker on the roof announcing ‘tag wrestling at the Soundshell tonight, three against three. Six wrestlers, 120 stone of ﬁghting dynamite .” He says it has been more than 10 years since the Miss Waihi Beach contest/talent quest has

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International students Dana Stamenkovic, front left and Riko Furutani, back left, with their Kiwi host family Dylan, Belinda, Maia, TK and Charlie Roddick.

A home away from home When you’re only 12-years-old, and nearly 10,000km from home, you might be forgiven for getting a little homesick from time to time. But for Thai student Dana Stamenkovic, the homesickness is eased by being absorbed into the day-to-day life of her Welcome Bay host family. The Roddick family – mum Belinda, dad Charlie, TK, 10, Dylan, 8, and Maia, 1 – have been hosting international students for Tauranga Girls’ College for the past four-and-a-half years. Dana is their 19th and Riko Furutani, visiting from Tokyo for a few weeks, is their 20th. For Belinda, whose own parents hosted international students for many years, it is a no-brainer, and an experience that she learned the value of at a young age. “I had a lot of international students coming through my parents’ house and I just loved it,”she says. “We look at them as extended family. “We really enjoy it and, for our kids, it means they have places to go and people to see in different countries if they decide to travel in the future.” Many international students have already come back to visit the Roddicks since the addition of their new ‘sister’ Maia to the family. Dana is the youngest student the Roddicks have hosted – most are 14 or older. One student stayed for two years, while most stay between three and 12 months, and some come for just a few weeks. They mainly come from Germany and Japan. Host families are paid to have the students, but Belinda says while it is an extra source of income, it’s not a lot and some of it is put back into including the students in family life, such as weekends away. Dana, who spent last year with another Welcome Bay family while studying at Tauranga Intermediate

School, has been boarding away from home since she was nine years old, firstly in the and from in New Zealand. With English the main language spoken between her hai mother and Serbian father, she is fluent in the language as well as Thai and a smattering of Serbian. This year she is learning German and Chinese and, along with her Kiwi friends, jokes that she s fluent in sarcasm”. With more of a focus on rote learning in Thailand, Dana and her parents prefer the more active learning offered by the New Zealand education system. “The subjects are more challenging and I love my friends,” says Dana. “I’m involved in boxing, water polo and underwater hockey, and played basketball at the AIMS Games last year.” As an only child, she has also enjoyed being part of a family with siblings to play – and squabble – with. y first family had four kids who were all younger than me, and my new family has three kids, also younger than me. It can be loud but I’ve got used to that. It’s nice to have someone to play with.” Dana is one of around 2700 full-time equivalent international students studying in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty this year. There are also about 300 more each year who visit for just a few weeks on short-term study tours. Tauranga hosts the most number of international students in the country for a city without a university campus and the highest number of Korean students outside of Auckland, predominantly in the primary sector with 25 local primary schools hosting young students. The well-being of these students is overseen by Education Tauranga – a group of local educational institutions that offer education for international students at primary, secondary and tertiary level. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz Kerry Mitchell

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Increasing awareness of ME/CFS Dr Rosamund Vallings, a specialist in S who has worked in the ﬁeld for 40 years, will talk on the condition at the Lyceum Club in Whakatane this month. Myalgic Encephalopathy, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is a chronic illness whereby overwhelming fatigue is often triggered by even minimal e ertion. Fibromyalgia is also a chronic illness which causes widespread pain of the muscles, bones and oints with speciﬁc ‘trigger’ points. his can make moving parts of your body agonising. Both conditions are considered to be interrelated, with some people e periencing both. Dr Vallings has been invited to speak

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Owning art deco style The ocean liner Queen Mary 2 was in port this week on her maiden port call in Tauranga. resh from a refit that celebrates unard s history, the ship harks back to the original Queen Mary’s halcyon days of trans tlantic travel. abelled the remastering, the interior of the ship was transformed in une last year in a pro ect that cost million, with designers taking their cues from the original. he carpets, all , m of them, are based on the original designs and will be replaced every five years, says the ship’s hotel director David Shepherd. rt eco was the contemporary design theme of the s and s. It combined modernist styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. Wikipedia states that during its heyday, Art Deco represented lu ury, glamour, e uberance and faith in social and technological progress – perfect for the ocean liners competing for tlantic passenger trade in the days before ets. rt eco is one of the first truly international styles, but its dominance ended with the beginning of orld ar II. The Queen Mary 2 stayed overnight in Tauranga before heading for the ay of Islands and Sydney, where she is e pected to arrive on riday. The New Zealand cruise is part of a month long remantle to Brisbane cruise, which is incorporated into the current 120 day world cruise. er day ob is the week long trans tlantic voyage from Southampton to New York. The Queen Mary 2 interior. Photos: Nikki South.

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Ring-a-ling you ding-a-lings A chime is the melodious sound of a bell being struck. On the Daisy Hardwick boardwalk, which circumnavigates the Waikareao Estuary, bells chiming, or ringing, should be as much a part of the ambience as the cries of the tui, the kingfishers, herons, pied stilts and pukeko. They’re not, but they should be. The pealing of a bell generally signals to a walker or runner that a cyclist is approaching from behind. But the majority of cyclists, and the majority of the majority are males, are being staunch – no ringing bell, no warnings, no consideration. Blokes on bikes don’t ring bells – blokes on bikes don’t have bells on bikes. Why? Where’s the courtesy? What’s the problem? They sneak up at 15 to 25 km per hour perhaps, and if you’re jogging, you don’t hear or see them until they’re right off your shoulder. They give you a hell of a fright, and you are just as likely to leap into the path of the cyclist. It’s scary, it’s downright dangerous and it’s rude. Let me explain guys – if while running the wind is in our face, we often don’t hear your approach. Add the scrunching of running on a gravel track into the audio mi and it makes it doubly difficult to sense your approach. Of the eight cyclists who passed JB while running the estuary circuit just after daybreak last Sunday, only one warned me of their approach. It was a woman – a welcoming tinkling of her bell when she was 10 metres off my stern and a “good morning – stunning day,” as she sailed by. It was like music, and a pleasant considerate encounter with a cyclist. When I reminded one of the mature male cyclists that he should ring his bell he yelled he didn’t have one and, what’s more, wouldn’t be getting one. Love the attitude. Let’s go for a ride and piss people off. I wonder if this is the same cyclist who cries for more understanding from motorists while at the same time running red lights, weaving through traffic, riding our footpaths and other erkish bicycle behaviours. As a jogger and regular user of the Daisy Hardwick, I appeal to cyclists to join us, share some courtesy, share the love and share the track. Ring a bell. You are giving all cyclists a bad name. You might even have some thoughts about joggers’ behaviours, so share those too. Jim Bunny

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No museum in my front yard Residents from Cliff Road – the council’s proposed museum site – have claimed that any development would be in conﬂict with their own spatial framework plan. Locals say the former bowling greens, between the carparks and the rose gardens, have been adopted by the community and form an integral part of the ‘green necklace’ extolled by the same committee that now wants to build a museum there. Speaking on behalf of the 28 people who ﬁled written ob ections to the Cliff Road museum proposal, Lorraine King began by reminding Transformation Committee chairman Larry Baldock of his previous support for the green necklace - open green spaces circling the Central Business District. he resident s written ob ections were received by the committee as a petition. Cliff Road, Brown and Mission Street residents do not ob ect to the city having a museum, says Lorraine, however they strongly ob ect to having a museum on green site in a densely populated area. She quoted Larry Baldock’s previous statements on the city centre spatial framework. “As more people come to live and work in the city we want to ensure that we retain the things people living in the central city value about the

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Powering through the coastal race Waka Ama teams will power through the water later this month for the M2M coastal race. Open to six men and women per Waka Ama team, the 32km race will see 20 canoes battle it out for the Strongarm Power title. The M2M course will either be from Maketu to the Mount, the Mount to Maketu or Mount to Mount, which will be decided on Friday, March 23. In case of bad weather, making it too dangerous to paddle on the open ocean, the race will be moved to the shelter of the Harbour from Pilot Bay. The M2M race will be on Saturday, March 24 from 9-11.15am, with registrations open at 8am. For more information go to: www.wakaama.co.nz

I want to hear from you After a busy start to the year, Parliament is now in the middle of a two-week recess, which gives me more time to get out and about in our community. I have been enjoying meeting with Tauranga residents, community groups The Bay of Plenty Regional Council and businesses. On Thursday, March 15 is currently reviewing the Bay of Plenty at . am I will be having the first of Regional Land Transport Plan to ensure my regular Community Catch-Ups at it continues to set an appropriate Greerton Library. direction for our transport system. This is a great opportunity for you The Regional Transport Committee to come along, get to know me better is seeking your feedback on this plan, and to discuss the issues you are with submissions now open until concerned about. the March 23. The issue many locals are talking to me It is important that you have your say. about at the moment is traffic and our I urge you to read the draft Regional land transport network which, as we all Land Transport Plan and make your know, is under huge pressure. submission online at: Land transport affects us all. Everyone www.boprc.govt.nz/landtransportplan has a story to tell, ranging from being stuck in increasing congestion to the most horrific scenario of an unforgiving traffic environment resulting in serious death or injury. As a new MP, I believe Discuss the issues affecting you with it is important for me to Jan Tinetti, Labour List MP. have a good understanding of this issue. Thursday 15 March My fellow MP Angie Warren-Clark and I have 10.30-11.30am been meeting with local Greerton Library government personnel, interest groups and concerned individuals to better understand this Authorised by Jan Tinetti MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington issue, which is a very complex one due to the varying needs across the region.

Getting amongst the farm life Experience rural life by milking cows and riding on a tractor at the Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers Farm Day event. The annual event will see people from all walks of life, as well as many overseas tourists, enjoying an event where the ‘town meets the country’. This event is not only free, but also helps people learn about how farms are run, where their milk comes from and various other projects relating to farming. Farm Day has volunteers and businesses providing information,

activities and some static displays which include shearing and drafting sheep, working dogs in action, milking cows, feed supplies, fertiliser trucks, a range of farm animals, calves, a milk tanker and tractors. There will also be lolly scrambles in a hay stack for children, plus, on entry, children aged up to 12-yearsold can pick up a colouring competition form to try and win a Warehouse voucher. The Farm Day will be held on Sunday, March 18, at McLeod’s property at 1189 Welcome Bay Road - the ﬁrst farm on the right-hand side down the Te Puke end of Welcome Bay Road.

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Glass recycling system is broken The passage of time is scary, especially when you think it’s been 18 years since the New Year’s celebrations in 2000. Consider someone who was a new born baby that night - they can vote in next month’s by-election and museum referendum. As time marches relentlessly through the 21st century, you’d think as a society we’d be improving basic services like glass recycling.

Residents with a so-called ‘free’ recycling bin as part of their private rubbish contract now know differently. ast week was the ﬁnal time that rubbish companies picked up glass from the kerbside. From now on, we’ll have to drive to a recycling station to deposit our empties. In a previous column, I mentioned how Romans were recycling glass more than 2000 years ago. In the 21st century, the withdrawal of such a basic human service is like telling our community that the sewage plant will no longer be accepting solids and, instead, residents will be expected to take their chamber pots to Te Maunga for disposal. It is nuts. At the time of writing, council are considering introducing a fortnightly, kerbside glass collection for all households in Tauranga. This could be operational as soon as August provided there is community support. Rather than our city being at the mercy of different rubbish companies’ decisions, I believe it’s time for council to lead and take responsibility for rubbish like almost every other council in New Zealand and around the world. et s ﬁ it now so a future generation doesn t inherit our city’s waste problem.

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Online census By midnight on census day (March 6), 2.98 million people had taken part in the census online. “This is a great result so far, and we’re delighted that so many people have done this,” says 2018 Census general manager Denise McGregor. “We aimed for 60 per cent of those in New Zealand to complete it by midnight and we are very happy to have achieved this.” Stats NZ has a target of 70 per cent of all census forms being completed online by the end of the census collection period. People can still ask for a paper form by phoning the census helpline on: 0800 236 787.

Housing crisis hits regions New regional factsheets show the housing crisis is not just an issue for Auckland, but is now a challenge for our regions, Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford says. Factsheets for 11 regions are now available on the Ministry of Social Development website and include regionallyspeciﬁc public housing supply ﬁgures, government support, transitional housing and numbers on the public housing waiting list from the December 2017 quarter. “The Labour-led government isn’t shying away from the housing challenges our regions face,” says Phil (pictured). “This data gives the regions the information they need to work with central government on solutions to increase the supply of housing in their areas.”

Sand, surf and swim Around 1000 swimmers aged seven to 82-years-old are gearing up to conquer the surf this weekend. For the 12th year, Mount Maunganui will play host the Generation Homes Sand to Surf event, with distances designed for swimmers of all abilities including children, those looking for a personal challenge and more competitive long distance swimmers. Generation Homes, title partner for the event, have an extra special treat in store for placegetters with All Black and Chiefs legend Brody Retallick on hand to present the medals. Event director Scott Rice says this event is

“The Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series presented an opportunity for us to get behind a nationwide grassroots sporting event that encourages people to have fun in the sun while being safe in the water,” says Kevin. “The level of camaraderie that open water swims build among competitors and supporters is truly uplifting. Each event is an open invitation for people of all ages and abilities to support each other, get active and give swimming a go.” The Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series runs from until April 2018 with the Mount Maunganui event on Saturday, March 10.

Simon: It is a huge privilege to lead the National Party Last week I was incredibly fortunate to be elected to lead the National Party. It is a huge privilege and a great responsibility, and comes with the inheritance of the biggest and strongest political party in New Zealand.

Our focus is on ensuring New Zealand continues to be a place with great opportunities and aspiration for everyone. There have been many questions on how the National Party will be shaken up. Sure, there will be changes, but not a complete overhaul. We need to build on the progress we have made.

Departure cards on the way out Paper-based departure cards could be removed by Christmas, Stats NZ says. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wants them gone after the issue was raised at the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum. urrently, those leaving the country ﬁll out a written form, with the information used for immigration and tourism data. Australia removed all departure cards in July last year and is working to replace it with a digital solution. Population statistics senior manager Peter Dolan said Stats NZ was hoping to follow suit. “We’re aiming to implement some new migration measures that are not based on departure cards before Christmas 2018,” he said.

NZ pork heading to Australia New Zealand pork and pork products will soon be served up on dining tables in Australia, the Ministry for Primary Industries has announced. ccess and certification for ew ealand pork exports into Australia has been agreed by MPI and Australia’s Department of Agriculture and ater esources. epartment officials visited New Zealand to gain a good understanding of our systems, followed by a series of negotiations and close engagement by officials. Access has been granted for uncooked New Zealand pork meat and products containing New Zealand pork.

one of the most popular in the seven-swim season, attracting people from all walks of life to the only freshwater swim in the series. “This year we have a huge range of swimmers, from youngsters who are setting their sights on their ﬁrst big swim, to those smashing a personal goal, to more seasoned swimmers who do it every year,” says Scott. “That’s the great thing about this type of event - anyone who puts their mind to it can cross that ﬁnish line.” Chief executive at Generation Homes, Kevin Atkinson, says the company prides itself on building quality homes and an ability to create safe, fun, healthy and connected communities.

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Bay impresses South Korean film crew South orean ﬁlm crew who visited hakatane last month have given high praise about their e perience in the region.

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Sew your favourite song The theme for the 2018 Greerton Village Community Yarn Bombing is to depict your favourite song. Yarn bombers will again be decorating trees to acknowledge the non profit organisations that support people in Tauranga. Leigh Crockford, from Crockford Real Estate Greerton, is sponsoring this year’s Facebook voting of the trees. The yarn bombed tree with the most votes will receive for their non profit organisation and $500 for the yarn bombers. Voters will also have the chance to win spot prizes of dollars each for themselves and the non profit organisation of the tree they vote for. Voters will need to take a photo of themselves by their favourite yarn bombed tree, post it to the

Greerton Village Yarn Bombing page and share. Yarn bombing a tree is of no cost to the crafter as the Greerton Village Community Association provides wool, knitting needles and crochet hooks. If you knit, crochet or weave, get on board and share the love, or learn how at upcoming evening classes. If you’d prefer to decorate an already-made sleeve, one can be provided. Work on your own or join with others to yarn bomb a tree. There is plenty of time for yarn bombers to create their masterpiece, as yarn bombing will need to be erected from June 22-24, and the Greerton Lions are on standby if you need help erecting your piece. With a special community yarn bombing celebration day scheduled for June 30, come and enjoy the new artwork as well as live music and

more, outside Greerton Library. For more information, email: greertonyarnbombing@ gmail.com or phone Carol Power on: 027 498 3947.

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Easter Family Night at Bunnings in the Mount With Easter fast approaching, locals are invited to attend the annual Easter Family Night on Thursday, March 22, at Bunnings Warehouse in Mount Maunganui. Bunnings Warehouse Complex Manager Jim McCall says the Easter Family Night is a chance for local residents to come together for a great free night out, and is something the team really look forward to each year.

The event will include Easterthemed DIY workshops, where kids can make their own Easterthemed crafts. There’s even the possibility of a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself! “The Easter Family Night is always such a fun event, and a terriﬁc opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a free night out,” says Jim.

“From DIY to in-store entertainment, there’s always something to keep everyone happy. “Each store will be hosting a number of fun activities like Easter egg hunts and bouncy castles, so we certainly encourage anyone in the area to head down and see what’s happening on the night.” The Easter Family Night runs from 5.30-7.30pm, on March 22. Bookings are recommended, so contact Bunnings Warehouse Mount Maunganui on: 07 927 8500 to reserve your place.

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Teaching resources available for Commonwealth Games The New Zealand Olympic Committee has released new teaching and learning resources to engage intermediate and secondary school students in the 2018 Commonwealth Games starting on the Gold Coast on April 4. New Zealand will have about 250 athletes competing on the Gold Coast and hopes are high for some fantastic results. or the ﬁrst time social studies resources have been created, aimed at students in Years 7-10, but able to be adapted for senior primary use as well.

They are designed in the following themes Sustainability, Destiny, Diversity, NZ Excellence, Venue Gold Coast, History, Geography, plus Medals and Mascots. With the values of the Commonwealth Games being humanity, equality, and destiny they are a great ﬁt for teaching and learning in the social sciences area. NZOC also has a new PE resource called Games of the Commonwealth. This has games played by children in

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apanese student Sophie Iwakiri s transformation in Katikati

here is no uncertainty in Sophie Iwakiri s voice when she declares that she will change the education system in apan.

he year old e udes confidence she is bubbly, happy and self assured. he world is hers, and she can t wait to make her mark. ive years ago, back in her hometown of iya aki, apan, this wasn t the case. She was written off by her teachers as a poor student and a trouble maker. I was a trouble maker,” she admits. I broke windows In apan, I always felt like I was different and learned differently to other students.” acking in self confidence, Sophie felt she had no future. She was barely scraping by in school and her behaviour was out of control. It hurt Sophie s mum to see her daughter struggling, so she sent her only child a world away, hoping that studying and living in a new environment would force Sophie to dig deep and find the strength within herself that teachers in apan couldn t see.

ware that she would see her daughter only a handful of times during the entirety of her teenage years, Sophie s mum sent her to atitkati. Sophie knew nothing about ew ealand before she arrived. She had limited nglish skills and worried that life here would be ust as bad as in apan, but with the added challenge of having to learn a new language. he first hurdle wasn t learning the language, it was finding myself,” says Sophie. I had to figure out who I was. I was always smiling on the outside, but deep down I was unhappy and I had to figure out why.” It was a long, slow ourney and her attitudes and behaviour didn t change overnight. ut with the support and encouragement of her host family and her teachers at atikati ollege, combined with her own perseverance, Sophie transformed. he teachers are so great here they build relationships with you, and they motivate you.

I had never heard someone say I believe in you before. I felt like I had to live up to this. ven more I felt like I could live up to this.” Sophie s teachers pushed her they e pected more out of her and made it clear that they believed she was capable. ver her ﬁve years in atikati she soared, graduating in the top ﬁve per cent of her class. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Surf lifesaving on the curriculum for school students Students at ACG Tauranga are learning and builds on the school s annual ount Surf ay. surf education as part of a new initiative rincipal Shawn utchinson said the to promote confidence in the ocean. school was blessed to be in the ay of Once a week, Year 9 and 10 lenty, where the curriculum could be students hit the beach alongside enhanced with real world e periences lifeguards from Mount Maunganui outside the classroom. Surf ifesaving lub. e are also fortunate to build he e perience builds on the skills partnerships with local community gained through the school s partnership organisations such as the ount with i van elie Swim School, which aunganui Surf ifesaving lub,” he sees students in Years 1-8 participate in says. ccess to a world class surf club swimming lessons. that provides high uality surf education Students are learning to use floats, and important life skills ensures our conduct beach first aid, identify rips, troughs and holes and make the right decisions if they get into difficulty in the sea. he surf education classes give a real balance of theory and practical beach skills,” says teacher en owell. “Students are loving being challenged in the waves and learning from the club s incredibly enthusiastic instructors.” he initiative came about in part due to auranga s sponsorship of ount ACG Tauranga students learn surf education at Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Mount Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Club. lub s ippers programme,

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The perfect fit for you As the summer comes to an end, and the cooler months of autumn arrive, it is the perfect time to be reﬁtted at angtons. angtons ingerie specialises in lingerie, swimwear and sleepwear, offering plenty of guidance in what looks best on you. s woman we are constantly changing shape,” says elys illiams, so sometimes it is nothing to do with the si e of the garment, but it s actually our shape that changes while our si e stays the same. hat s why when you come to a specialised store like us, we can ﬁnd the shape that works best for you.” he new seasons winter sleepwear is arriving in store now, featuring top selling brands , inclalor, ierre ardin, ivoni, lorence

roadhurst and en a. hey also have beautifully designed nightwear in cotton, modal, viscose, merino/cotton, silk and satin, wrap, button through or ip dressing gowns and a selection of summer weight robes, which are fully stocked throughout the year to accommodate people travelling overseas. he Swimwear range is e ually e tensive in summer and winter, with Seafolly, Sunseeker and ant en oolproof ranges of bikinis, tankinis and one pieces. he ladies at angtons have a real passion for swimwear, it s an e tremely rewarding e perience for us,” says elys. ith a shape to suit everyone, come and en oy the angtons perience.” angton s ingerie is located at rey Street, auranga and is open from am pm onday to riday, and . am . pm on Saturdays.

Langtons Lingerie owner Delys Williams has garments to suit every shape. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Should you be worried If you ve bought your ﬁrst home in the last decade or so, you could be forgiven for thinking that the interest rates you re en oying now are the same as they ll always be. s annah c ueen from enable e states, there has been almost a decade of e ceptionally low interest rates, and the eserve ank hasn t forecast raising them until late or even early . It s no wonder that many home owners have come to believe this is normal. rouble is, it isn t. he average two year ﬁ ed rate is around . per cent. Some years ago it was more like . per cent. So it s an opportune time to ask yourself – what would your household budget look like if you were paying rates like that?

If you have any portion of your mortgage floating, you may have noticed these rates starting to creep up, even though the official cash rate hasn t. ut if you ve got a great fi ed rate locked in for many years to come, why should you be worried irstly many people know what they can afford to borrow based on these e tra low rates. nsure you can continue paying your mortgage when rates start to rise. Secondly, this is your chance to get ahead, as borrowing has never been cheaper. ou should be focusing on making progress on your mortgage now and making the most of these conditions. ow interest rates won t be here forever, but while they are it s an opportunity to get closer to being mortgage free, faster. ake sure you don t waste it.

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When windows become an artform You look in them, you look out of them, you open and close them and take them for granted. “But more than being just another building component, windows and glass impact almost every aspect of how we use and enjoy our most important spaces,” says Window Association of New Zealand chief executive, Brett Francis. And to underscore the importance of windows and glass when it comes to design, entries are now open for the industry’s annual Window Awards. They close on Friday, April 30. WANZ and Glass Association of New Zealand (GANZ) members can download entry forms at: www.wanz.org.nz/awards Entrants can also be nominated with a brief note to: wanz@wanz.nz Brett says the awards are an important opportunity for members and their project partners to showcase their expertise and design brilliance. “Their specialised efforts take pride of place

in homes and buildings all over the country,” says Brett. “While the best work is often overlooked, or looked through, we want to be sure to recognise and celebrate their craftsmanship.”

Entries are open to all WANZ and GANZ members, from designers to manufacturers, from makers of glass to the smallest window componentry. Categories span commercial and residential projects across 15 different awards, including those with a focus on design, glass, eco-performance and innovation and even showrooms. “No part of a building sits in isolation, and winning projects illustrate the consideration applied by experts from across the construction industry,” adds Brett. “Winning case studies can provide great working examples to inspire new projects and clients, as well as show the breadth of what can be achieved through collaboration and innovation.” Last year’s Supreme Award winner was for a state-of-the-art alteration to Nelson’s historical Suter Art Gallery. The project was recognised for “seamlessly integrating an uncompromisingly contemporary addition with a signiﬁcant heritage building, with vast swathes of glass included across the new wing’s façade.”

How to decide on new curtains and blinds Shopping for curtains and blinds can be quite a challenge. Whether it's hard to visualise what they will look like in your home, or you're a little overwhelmed at the range of options, the team at Harvey Furnishings can help you ﬁnd the perfect solution.

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Genius DIY storage solutions If you have empty space under your bed, but don’t like plastic organisers, screw wheels onto wooden crates, adding an industrial touch to your room. Crates can also be lined with fabric, creating a simple space to keep track of children’s stuffed toys.

Needing to store shoes? Find PVC pipes that are just the right size for your shoe collection, cut them down to shoe-length and stack them together using a glue gun.

Organising scissors, pens, tweezers, and clips can be kept cute and simple by painting baked bean tins - once they’ve been emptied of course! Plastic wipe containers can be turned into hanging storage bins, to hold all the tiny doodads that never seem to have a home. If you own a dog, create your own doggy bags using ﬁnished canisters of disinfectant wipes to store your rolls of poo bags in between walks.

Roller crates. PVC pipe shoe storage.

Recycling bottle tops for home decorating

Modern home decorating ideas reuse and recycle various materials, creating beautiful items and original accents which reinterpret art and design. Metal bottle caps are one of the unconventional materials for home decorating that stretch the boundaries of interior design and

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give a unique touch to living spaces. urniture, walls and ﬂoor decoration with metal caps look surprising, offering inspiring ideas for recycling. Metal caps art, wall decorations, and ﬂoor designs are inspiring and unconventional, challenging and eclectic. Bottle tops can be used for a kitchen or bathroom backsplash, to decorate mirrors, and to create art pieces.

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Shading the Bay If you’re looking for a superior, corrosion-free canopy to protect your assets from the elements, Shades Direct can help. Strong and streamlined in design, the modern proﬁle of the utsider wning is an asset to any home or business premises. Shades Direct agents install

the optimum in shade technology, made in ew ealand, and with a ﬁve year warranty. Shades irect are e perts in covered outdoor living areas, says Shades irect s Bay of Plenty agent and Bay resident Peter McKay. The company sources the marine-grade, box-section aluminum direct from the mill - especially for the utsider wning.

Marea Goodin McKay and Peter McKay, local agents for Shades Direct Tauranga, with dog Teddy.

“The grade is 2.5 times stronger than the regular aluminum available off the shelf or from some other aluminum merchants, and corrosion-free compared to steel,” says Peter he utsider wning is installed by a friendly local team and is a product specifically designed for local marine conditions, including high wind ones. ut don t ust take our word for it,” says eter. isit our website with many testimonials from satisfied customers right here in the ay of lenty, who are saying great things about our product. “There is also loads of information on our Facebook page.” ou can en oy either a flat or arched roof profile, custom built on site to suit your home, giving you safe protection for your family, pets, vehicles or toys. Call Peter today for an obligation-free quote. Shades irect partners with ard, making it easier to buy the things that really matter – like a top quality product giving you peace of mind, along with easy interest-free terms for repayments. or more information visit www.shadesdirect.co.n or www.facebook.com shadesdirecttauranga

Decluttering your home he idea of living a simplified, uncluttered life with less stuff sounds attractive to many – however, many people can t do without their pri ed possessions. here are several ways you can declutter, and one of the less scary decluttering tips is to give away one item each day. hat way you are giving away your items to someone who needs them more than you. nother techni ue is to see how uickly you can fill one trash bag or take the challenge find items to put in a throw away, charity or return to their proper home pile.

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Bay of Plenty boasts best beaches Is Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach New Zealand’s best beach? It all depends on who you are listening to. TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards have put Mount Main Beach on top for the ﬁfth time. hey ve also rated it the fourth best beach in the South aciﬁc. apamoa ranks as the fourth best beach

in ew ealand, st in the South acific, while hope comes seventh in . hat makes ourism ay of lenty s chief e ecutive officer ristin unne very proud. “We have an abundance of beautiful places on our doorstep,” says ristin. he number of our beaches that have been voted highly by visitors is a testament to the region and our community. “This place is clearly so special to so many.” hose rankings are generated by TripAdvisor user reviews and ratings worldwide. But there was a different result when a ma or national daily newspaper canvassed New Zealand readers for their opinion. Neither Mount ain each nor apamoa figured. hree e pert udges waded through readers suggestions and short listed ten from 26 contenders. One of the

udges, an e ecutive member of Surf ife Saving New Zealand’s northern region, reportedly said the best three beaches in the country weren’t on the list. The top 10 in that search were Castlepoint, airarapa ahei, oromandel aiteriteri, asman atai ay, orthland atapouri, orthland ew hums, oromandel pito ay, oromandel aupo ay, orthland e rai, uckland hangamata, oromandel. egardless of that outcome, ristin is pleased to see the region’s beaches gaining international recognition in the rip dvisor rankings. “It shows increased awareness and visitation to the Bay of Plenty,” she says. “International visitors are a core focus for ourism ay of lenty and important to the economy. penditure from international visitors has increased by 10 per cent in the past year and we forecast continued growth.”

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he nited ingdom may be renowned for its welcoming and well mannered locals, but in reality, travelling through the country isn't all tea and biscuits.

ike most places in the world, petty thieves and opportunists pose a real threat. nd with pickpocketing ploys like the bottleneck and the moped mugger , travellers to the should keep their guard up at all times. British Transport Police have launched a campaign called e ware, warning passengers to stay vigilant of their valuables while using public transport in the . ne of the common tactics they warn against is the stall , also commonly known as the bottleneck . he scam involves a team of pickpockets blocking a passageway, like the e it of a train carriage or the

bottom of an escalator. hey create a scrum of passengers and use the crowded environment to grab what they can unnoticed. oped muggings are also frighteningly common in the , with over 16,000 incidents recorded in ondon in one year alone. he drive by thieves will snatch phones, wallets, handbags and even ewellery as they ip past pedestrians. ne of the oldest tricks in the book, the distraction is the most common ploy used by pickpockets across the world. It usually involves thieves working in pairs, with one member getting your attention while the other goes to work on your valuables. istraction scams are often targeted towards travellers, who can be easily swayed by persuasive and seemingly friendly locals. hankfully, deterring pickpockets can be simple. se these strategies to protect your valuables and thieves will look for an easier target

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If a stranger approaches and begins talking to you, get into the habit of resting your hand on your phone or wallet in your pocket, or securing your bag ﬁrmly under your arm. When you’re in crowded areas or on public transport, wear your bag on the front of your body to keep a closer eye on it. on t ﬂash your cash or ewellery in public and keep all luggage ipped when travelling, or better yet, locked securely with luggage locks.

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Scenic rail journeys in Colorado Railroads are an iconic part of American history, opening up the 'wild west' and enabling commerce, development and mobility in the young United States of America. They remain the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery the country has to offer.

From the 'Mile High City' of Denver, begin to explore the Rockies on some of the most distinctive and scenic rail journeys you will ever experience. The Georgetown Loop Railroad is a narrow gauge route built through difﬁcult country to connect mining towns. The Pikes Peak cog railway is the highest cog (rack and pinion) railway in the world, easily surpassing those in the European Alps. Smell the smoke as you travel on the

steam-powered Durango and Silvertown narrow-gauge railroad to a ghost town left over from a mining boom. Dip into New Mexico to catch the longest narrow-gauge railway in North America, the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, through the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Finish your exploration of Colorado’s heritage rail journeys with trips on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad and the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.

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Cycling holidays with Intrepid Travel “We think the world is at its best when there’s nothing between it and you,” says cycling fanatic od rifﬁth. “No big bus window, no iPhone screen, no maps or walls or guidebooks. Just the wind and the open road.”

the side of the road in Tanzania to spot giraffe or the satisfaction that comes from finishing a good day of bike riding and eating till your heart’s content, guilt free.” Perhaps the best part about seeing the world on a bike, say Rod, is travelling like a local, getting some exercise and enjoying an environmentally friendly mode of transport. Intrepid Travel have a plethora of pedal-powered There is nothing quite like jumping on a bike and trips to choose from. Designed for riders of all levels exploring a city by road. In fact some cities, like of fitness and run by top notch cycling guides, Hanoi and Seville, seem to be built to do that. there are trips on four continents and all are fully “While riding down cobbled streets and laneways supported by vehicles. sounds romantic – and it is – for me, it is about Good comfortable accommodation en-route helps the wide open, not too crowded road,” says Rod. edalling past rovence s lavender fields, stopping by you to rest in between rides, and well-researched itineraries showcase the best of a destination, without having to ride on busy streets. Come and hear all about Intrepid’s cycling programs with Rod - a veteran of many happy cycling journeys and a self-confessed cycling fanatic - when he introduces the cycling program with YOU Travel Tauranga. Rod will be speaking on Wednesday, March 14, from 5.30pm. Contact Maree Web at YOU Travel Tauranga on: 07 577 9957 for venue details.

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Spectacular cruises in NZ and Australia The Queen Elizabeth will be cruising around Australia and New Zealand in 2019.

, cruise line unard will celebrate its ﬁrst ever homeport season in Australia and New Zealand.

The homeport season will mean the Queen Elizabeth will be based in Australian and New Zealand waters for 54 days. or over a century and a half, the iconic ships of unard have been defining sophisticated ocean travel,” says vice president, sales and marketing unard and ustralia and NZ, Ryan Taibel. omprising three magnificent ships, the unard fleet regularly visits the world s grandest and most e citing destinations, all while delivering impeccable hite Star Service for our discerning passengers.” he ueen li abeth promises passengers a glamorous e perience during the day, including one of the largest libraries at sea and afternoon tea served at precisely . pm every day. here s also something happening to keep passengers entertained every night, whether it s live

musicians, dancing or est nd style production shows. ustralia and ew ealand are both important markets for unard and we look forward to our ﬁrst homeport season in , followed by a further e tended season in ,” says yan. range of cruise options are available, from short breaks between ustralian ports of two to four nights, to a night tour of New Zealand and Tasmania. or more information on unard s local cruises for the season, visit www.cunardline.co.n

ay of lenty pet friendly holiday destination Northland and the Bay of lenty have come out on top as the most pet friendly regions when it comes to travelling with your pet in New Zealand. ookabach combed more than 12,000 holiday homes on its website to determine which Kiwi destinations are friendliest for travellers four legged family members.

Beachside towns in the orthland region are putting their best paw forward when it comes to welcoming dogs in holiday homes, with the Bay of lenty coming second. “Holidays these days are not complete without bringing your four legged friend with you, and there is so much choice available when it comes to ﬁnding

a bach for you and your pet,” says Simone c ermid, and communications manager at ookabach. hen using ookabach.co.n to book an upcoming holiday, travellers simply select the pet friendly option while searching and results will include only properties that welcome pets.”

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Give your loved ones a respectable farewell Choosing Simply Cremations to care for your loved one doesn’t equate to anything less than a respectable and personal farewell.

Owned by mother and daughter team Gayle and Carla, Simply Cremations will treat everyone with not only compassion, but the guidance

to have their wishes adhered to. With four funeral homes in Auckland, the Waikato, Tauranga and the Coromandel, arrangements can be made for families throughout the North Island. “We are now the new owners of Simply Cremations Auckland and Waikato,” says Carla, “and we also own Simplicity Bereavement Services in the Waikato and Melrose

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Funeral Home in Tauranga.” Carla says they have a passion for their work and the families, and feel incredibly humbled to be able to do what they do. “We offer families personalised arrangements, going the extra mile to make sure the process is as stress free as possible and your loved one is treated with the utmost respect and care for their ﬁnal ourney.” If there is uncertainty in what is required or

wanted, Simply Cremations can also guide you through the process. “We also have the option to pre-plan and pre-pay funerals, which is becoming more common, taking away that stress left for your family to deal with.” ake sure your ﬁnal ourney is e actly as you d like it by contacting Simply Cremations on: 0800 80 80 51 or visiting: www.simplycremations.net.nz

Etiquette around an open casket For many people, viewing a body in the casket at the front of the ceremony place offers a sense of closure and a ﬁnal opportunity to say goodbye. However, there’s no obligation to view.

The body will generally be dressed and made up, giving a life-like appearance. For some, this can be a great source of comfort, but for others this can be an uncomfortable experience. It is important to know that the body of the deceased will often look different from how the person looked in life. Again, there’s no obligation. You may enter the room and take a seat without approaching the casket. Becoming emotional when viewing the body is normal and acceptable. If you are afraid of being overwhelmed, you might consider approaching the casket with a support person. Likewise, if you are very close to someone you think might become emotional, it might be a good idea to accompany them as they view the deceased. If you are accompanying someone to view the deceased, you may want to return to see the body for yourself. Each mourner should have a chance to see the body of the deceased, say a prayer, pay their respects or say goodbye.

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‘Blurring’ of real arguments ike others, I am a consumer with concerns about Trustpower’s behaviour, not least after installing solar panels and ﬁnding the e cess power we generated was paid a miserable 7c per kilowatt by them, as opposed to the 29c/kilowatt they charged us for power from the grid. I concluded Trustpower was hiding behind the TECT cheque to justify excessively high charges and as the most expensive provider, was ripping us off. On leaving, they offered a $300 sweetener to stay, which I rejected as loyalty and respect can’t be bought. I now watch them spending vast amounts on

gift from Trustpower so they can claim no part of the discussion around it. It’s time that Trustpower woke up to the fact that the whole power retail industry is going to face major disruption as we move toward a sustainable energy future. I have yet to see any vision or proactive signs from them, or genuine care for Tauranga customers. TECT on the other hand is endeavouring to protect the interests of consumers as disruption comes down the line. For that reason, TECT deserves your yes vote. J Mayson, Bethlehem.

advertising and blurring the real arguments to self-serve. The TECT cheque is not a

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Those saying that TECT should stay ‘as is’ are living in a time warp. Times are changing and TECT’s current charitable allocation is insufﬁcient to meet Tauranga’s needs. Ratepayers are tapped and alternate grant funders are limited. To understand the funding problem you only need to get into the trenches of volunteerism in Tauranga. I currently serve on four boards. All have good people spending disproportionate hours scratching around for funds, rather than getting on and doing what they do best. The Papamoa Surf Club rebuild is a prime example – we have left no funding stone unturned, yet we still can’t push ‘go’ and while we wait, building costs keep going up.

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Of course, we could opt for ‘user-pays’ as one former TECT trustee suggested, but the reality is that crowdsourcing for capital projects is nigh impossible, and that aside, his suggestion is insulting. Users often can’t afford to pay, or are already serving their community through volunteer hours. Imagine the outcry if a hospice patient was turned down because they couldn’t afford the service. The TECT proposal is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to triple TECT’s contribution to Tauranga’s growth forever. If people want Tauranga to go from good to great, then a yes vote is a must. M Whitmore, Otumoetai (Abridged).

TECT proposal ‘misguided’ The TECT trustees’ proposal is wrong in law and misguided in practice. As trustees their principal duties are the preservation of the capital of the trust and conduct of its business for the benefit of the consumer beneficiaries. onsumers are not the same as the community or more specifically the selection of charities which from time to time the trustees select). y conflating the two the trustees are in danger of breaching their trust. et them remember that ‘the road to Hell is paved with good intentions’. There are two questions the trustees must answer. First, how does the mere transfer of the trust assets to an unaccountable charitable trust meet their obligation to preserve the trust assets he e ternal threats they have identified are beyond the control of the trustees or of any charitable trust they may establish. Secondly, how do they ustify depriving the beneficiaries of their trust of its benefits, the annual distribution. s a side issue, but nevertheless important, their proposal deprives the consumers of the discretion as to whether and to what extent, if any, they wish to make a charitable donation and to what charity. M Batchelor, Matua.

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Stick to discussing faith Pastor Greg Burgess (page 28, The Weekend Sun, March 2) smugly parades his ignorance of evolutionary processes and the scientiﬁc method as he spouts uninformed nonsense. Unlike in common parlance, a theory in science is the highest explanation of the natural world via the scientiﬁc method – the most reliable pathway to truth. The ancient creation myths in Genesis are not only erroneous, they’re contradictory. volution by natural selection remains undisputed, with multiple lines of independent evidence. orget fossils – the evidence, showing descent from a common ancestor, is conclusive. The Catholic Church and hurch of ngland both accept evolution. Believing humans are equal with other mammals can bring

great value to all animals in the tree of life, which are related and share this planet. We’ve developed modern secular morality, underpinned by the niversal eclaration of uman ights. urgess should look no further than the ible for a source of genocide (1 Samuel 15:2-3), infanticide odus , abortion osea , and slavery odus – all associated with an ‘unchanging God’. While we don’t have all the answers, we certainly don’t need a ‘god of the gaps’ or arguments from ignorance. Burgess should stick to discussing faith rather than dragging our community back into the dark ages. A McLeod, Pillans Point.

Memorial Park construction site

I regularly visit Memorial Park once a week with my dog; we both usually have a paddle. owever, it has become very noticeable over the last year that the construction site in the park has ground to a halt. The project was to thrust a pipeline to convey wastewater collected from the properties in Matapihi for treatment at the local treatment plant. It would seem that all the equipment/hardware is on site but the pro ect is in the too hard basket. The contractor would have tendered for this work so if they are now unable to complete the work

maybe it is time for council to be asking them to move off site, taking all their gear with them and reinstating the ground to its original condition. P Turmer, Pyes Pa.

Tauranga City Council replies: Most of the Southern Pipeline construction happens deep under the harbour and is being operated from the Matapihi site. The project is to convey wastewater to the Te Maunga treatment plant, which will give the city’s sewerage network some much-needed capability to deal with increasing wastewater ﬂows. All construction sites will be reinstated to original or better condition at the end of the project. The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. reference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details. Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Chris Callinan would love to receive your treasured photos to share. Please feel free to either bring them into us at No.1 The Strand or email a high resolution to: seeseerider52@gmail.com

Please don’t stop glass pick-up eaven forbid, what on earth do we pay our huge rates for when now our glass is not going to be recycled ust when a huge percentage of our town are really being good citi ens and recycling everything possible, we get this. e have la y neighbours who moved into apamoa and set up a and and for a year now have ﬁlled their rubbish bin to overﬂowing with wine and beer bottles. I wrote to the council and hris lenn said there was nothing could be done about this practice. his is going to begin again everywhere. lease don t stop glass pick-up. G Oliver, Papamoa.

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Ryan’s ramble reeks

With Rogers Rabbits away we were left with yan ood s rambling about revival he eekend Sun, March 2). The topic was noble enough, ust not the negative colonist overtones that still breathe within the underdeveloped points around reaty partnership and Treaty breaches. ore capable scholars have already established that Maori only signed the Maori translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Why sign only the aori translation of the reaty he intent was to keep rangatiratanga or sovereignty in this land with Maori. Why else would tens of thousands of aori concede to the minority group from overseas It was enry illiams, a friend to

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Congratulations to Ryan Wood (page 2, The Weekend Sun, March 2). At long last a professional, educated reporter with integrity and intelligence has brought before the public actual facts not ﬁction or myths concerning our most important problem facing every ew ealander today. country being divided. It is corruption which, if not corrected, will bring about civil disturbance never seen in this country before. his article should be compulsory reading in every school and every parent must also understand how we, the public of ew ealand, have been lied to, shafted by weasel politicians, money grubbing part aori supported by, again, money grubbing lawyers, bureaucrats and people who have no empathy of the truth or the damage their snake oil is doing. We are one people, one law, or one anarchy. The choice is ours. Wake up people. W Matches, Bethlehem

aori, who attempted to keep the ritish colonising another indigenous people. He wrote rangatiratanga with both a aori and ritish heart, e pecting peace. In many ways aori were too generous towards the ritish. What did Henry do so well that acinda rdern has also learned ﬁrst hand e spent generous amounts of time with the people. e fed them literally. He learned te reo Maori and tikanga. Could Ryan Wood argue that he too has engaged in such ways If not, I suggest his otearoa education is not yet complete. ama tu, tama ora, tama noho tama mate. K Setiu, Papamoa.

Thanks for the facts I hope ey of elcome ay he eekend Sun, arch reads yan s uminations page , he eekend Sun, arch . e manages to get published almost every week in some publication or other and manages to use the same theme time and time again. o the facts not mean anything to him hank you yan ood for giving us the facts, which some of the more enlightened among us will take on board. D Thomas, Katikati.

Two languages ne crucial piece of information that was left out of Ryan Wood’s opinion piece (March 2) was that the Treaty was written in two languages, one in English and one in aori. here are masses of literature about the differences between the two, which are advised at the basic introductory level about the reaty of aitangi. If you look at both of these, partnership is the cornerstone of the reaty of aitangi. It was ultimately used to grant entry to uropean settlers who had become displaced in urope, living in poor, s ualid conditions. ew ealand was the place of richer pastures with an established indigenous culture. Some argue that oriori were the ﬁrst, but they were a sub tribe of aori. aori were ﬂourishing, not only off small si ed kumara but off a mass amount of cultivated land whilst also importing and e porting such goods. owever, as a result of colonisation aori became landless and forced to move into urban places. his brought poverty, uropean education that didn t work for aori, subse uent low employment, stereotypes, racism and so forth, hence the need for scholarships, and aori based incentives to integrate aori to achieve e ual outcomes similar to European culture. K Kawerau, Tauranga.

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An eclectic build-up to Easter With last week's full moon, we're getting close to Easter. The next one will be the Easter full moon. Easter is weirdly lunar, so it bobs around a bit and this year it's quite late in the great scheme of things. Actually, many of us struggle to remember the correct formula for the date of Easter so let me start with a quick Public Service Announcement. Hold your breath and memorise this: aster Sunday is the ﬁrst Sunday after the full moon that falls on or after March 21.” That's the simplest I can get to. There are time-honoured religious reasons for this, but you need a degree in theology to explain them. Next week I'm going to look at some of the acts at Easter's Jazz Festival - there's some fantastic stuff planned and the concert series already released in the programme is ﬁrst class. In the meantime, there are eclectic concerts of all sorts in the run-up to Easter.

e has a bunch of ﬁne songs and is a dynamic singer and also plays acoustic guitar). As for Apollo Steam Train, the band is a rocking electric trio with a serious attitude and good songs. They're well worth catching.

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Looking forward a couple of weeks there's another dynamite folk outfit coming to he arrel oom on harf Street. Everyone in attendance was blown away by the Lonely Heartstring Band there a couple of months back. Now the guy who was behind the sound desk and arranged that tour is taking centre stage. He's done that before in Tauranga, but last time guitarist Mark Mazengarb, currently resident in The States, was here he played at Baycourt with fellow guitar virtuoso Loren Barrigar. This time Mark returns with a couple of American mates – namely oe alsh on mandolin and ndrew an orstrand on fiddle. Together they'll be presenting a night of old-timey bluegrass and swing. This weekend They're all fantastic players so expect them to burn up the strings. First of all a quick shout out about this weekend. That last bluegrass show at the Barrel Room actually sold out There are two interesting shows at the Mount, but just yesterday I because they very sensibly limited the tickets heard one of them has sold out. to around 80. It allowed an intimate and By now either you have tickets, in which case comfortable atmosphere and made for a any word from me about how great the gig will great night. Tickets for this, on Wednesday be is redundant, or you don't, in which case any March 21 at 8pm, are $35. Check out the word from me about how great the gig will be is band at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yATP_ likely to be positively irritating. t then head to ventfinda.co.n Whichever it is, I'm sure those Or if folk music is a little too staid for of you going will have a ball at you, the next night, on March 22, there is a Totara Street watching L.A.B. veritable Cuban Cuban Brothers. on Saturday. fiesta at otara Just down the road on the same Street as The Cuban Brothers hit town. night (March 10, 8pm), Apollo Famous for an explosion of dancing, Steam Train are building momentum on the back of their latest single soulful, sexy tunes and hi-energy “Brain Bell Jangler” (listen on the usual digital platforms) by playing comedy, Miguel Mantovani, Archerio a free show at Imbibe on Girven Road, just around the corner from Mantovani and Kengo San have built Bayfair. Later in the month they head to Waihi Beach and Auckland Los Hermanos Cubanos – The Cuban for more. rothers – into a legendary outfit that The night opens with sets from a couple of special guests. First up is Moone - a young acoustic guitar playing singer-songwriter who has continuously sells out shows across the globe. This will be sensational. been spotted at Mount and Papamoa bars. Find out for yourself at: Second up is John Michaelz, who I guess these days is pretty much a veteran of the music scene, having fronted rock bands such as Hard http://thecubanbrothers.com. Tickets are , again from ventfinda. To Handle in the late 1980s.

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Saturday 10 March

16th Avenue Theatre The Perfect

Murder to 24 March. 7:30pm. Dark comedy of marital woe, drastic solutions & surprising outcomes. A must see!!! Book iTicket or Online At Zee Market Today we have some awesome new stalls & yummy food. Come along to 169 Elizabeth St 10am-2pm. Don’t miss this xx Balmoral Kilties Marching Team We welcome ladies to join our fabulous sport. Ages 30-60. No experience required. Ph Anita 07 578 8996 or 0210 257 6094 evenings Bay Network Singles Club Social activities 55+ Dining, BBQs, outings. Phone Maureen 021 112 3307 or Jonathn 572 2091 Be In To Win Kids Hunting Fishing Comp 16th-18th March. Ph Nathan 027 305 2328 or nathanxlb@gmail.com Beth El Messianic Family Celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. info@ BethEl.org.nz, Joel 021 768 043 Cards Interested in 500? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents. Ph Chris 572 3834 Gate Pa Junior Tennis Saturdays: 9am 5-8 years, 10am 9-11 years. Thursdays: 4:30pm Intermediate & College ages. Coaching included. Enquiries Graeme 0274 520 600 or web/facebook. Genealogy Informal Group Come & tell us your genealogy ﬁnds. pm, State Highway 29, Tauriko. $2 for a cuppa. Cathy a/h 541 3335 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Lions Moggies Market Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589 LOL Laughter Wellness Keep well on laughter, the best medicine ever. 11-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Mount Maunganui Sequence Dance

Mount Sequence Dance tonight 7:3010:30pm, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuck Way. Program includes Maxina, Gay Gordons, Dances. Great Band & Supper. Entry $7. Theme “Green”. Ph Erica 576 0578 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, 7:30-8:30pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton National Jazz Festival 2018 Wed 28 Mar - Mon 2 Apr. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info of shows at www.baycourt.co.nz Otumoetai Tennis Club Saturday adult tennis 1:30pm start. Bellevue Park. Windsor Road. New players welcome. Coaching available. Ph Fred 544 5088 Petanque Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui. Tuesdays & Saturdays 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport! Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Tea Dance Saturday, Mar 31. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Jan 544 4379

Tauranga Friendship Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s. Couples & singles all welcome. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Rotary Easter Book-Sale

Drop books off at Caltex Greerton, Bayfair, Welcome Bay, Katikati, Z Bethlehem, Hewletts Rd, 11th Ave, BP TePuna, Philips Garage, Wet & Forget, BP TePuna, Mike Dean Omokoroa Te Puke Menz Shed Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays @ 9am 86B No. 3 Road Te Puke. New members welcome. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971 Te Puke Scottish Society Dance at Te Puke Baptist Church, Malyon St, Te Puke, 7:30-11pm, Sat 17th. St Patrick’s theme. Live band, lovely supper, all welcome. Ph Valerie 573 7093 The Sociables 30s/40s/50s age group of males & females that meet once a week to dine out or participate in activities & events. Ph 022 012 0376

Trust Power Photographic Exhibition

On The Strand. Open every day to the public until 25th March. Free entry. Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 11 March

Arataki Day Out Pato Entertainment presents Arataki Day Out. Arataki Sports Club. Today 12-4pm. Bouncy castles, sausage sizzle, free lollies, competitions & giveaways. Live music. Free entry. Art On The Strand (opp playground), Tauranga. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm by Tauranga Society of Artists Athenree Homestead & Refreshment Rooms in the old Athenree Station open 12-4pm. 360 Athenree Road, Athenree. More info on website www.athenreehomestead.org.nz Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: “A Study of GenesisWhat went wrong in Eden” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 CD Social Group A discreet, safe environment for CDs to dress & socialise starting soon. Wives & partners welcome. Interested? Text only Dan 022 109 4188 Corkers Toastmasters Promoting Communication & Leadership meets 3rd Sunday of month commencing 2pm Zone Cafe - upstairs 2/5B Owens Place Mount Maunganui. Inquiries Chrissy 027 296 7939 Croquet At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633 Family Fun Day Today from 11am at Black Sheep Bar & Grill, 21 Plummers Pt Rd, Whakamarama. $15/family. Water slide, bouncy castle, face painting, pony rides, music, food/beer & wine, free sausage sizzle + more! Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www. mountmainstreet.nz Federated Farmers Farm Day Sunday 18th 10am-2pm. Out In The Paddock with Andrew & Robyn McLeod, 1185 Welcome Bay Rd, Te Puke. Dairy Farming. All welcome. Fun & friendly.

Historic Village Market Every 1st & 3rd Sunday monthly noon. et or ﬁne. Inquiries: hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project. Introduction to Buddhism Multi-week series with new subject each Sunday 10am11:30am. Tuition free. Donations accepted. BOP Tibetan Buddhist Centre Welcome Bay. Details at buddhismbop@gmail.com 0274 338 834 Narcotics Anonymous Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. am pm bring ﬁrearms licence Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117 Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust Workday

Forest workday. 9am Mountain Rd, Oropi. easonable ﬁtness level. lease wear strong footwear, hi-viz vest, bring drink/snacks. Sausage Sizzle provided. Register with Peter Crane 0274 912 424 Otumoetai Hockey Club Club muster for current & new players today 4-5:30pm at Blake Park Turf. Teams available for men & women. Ph Caroline 576 5178, 027 283 2153 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Papamoa Outdoor Bowls All welcome to our RollUp’s Sun & Wed. Register at 1230 commences 1pm. Come & experience OUTDOOR BOWLS. Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ph 574 0177 Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/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 Sundays 1:30pm & Thursdays 5:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 RC Boat Racing Model powerboat racing at thunder valley lake Tauriko this sunday starts at 9am. Watch the thrills & spills! Sunday Sessions Music Group Gathering of musicians, singers, music lovers of all kinds. With a relaxed, let’s have fun feel. Playing music together every Sunday 4:30pm-5:30pm. $15. Ph 0274 751 023

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Meets every Sunday during school term time (except holiday weekends) at Baywave. 5pm for beginning players & 6:15pm for experienced players. More info: emailtuwh@gmail.com

Monday 12 March

Achieve Toastmasters Promoting Com-

munication & Leadership 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of month St Stephens Church all rookﬁeld, auranga pm . pm. Inquiries to Frank or Chrissy 027 296 7939

Aglow Mt Maunganui

You are invited to Mt Maunganui Aglow. Sue Rutherford is bringing an encouraging testimony. Tonight 7pm, St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui.

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meet-

ing, 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church,corner 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Argentine Tango “The dance that makes you feel” *FREE Intro classes. *No partner required...(need more guys). Come challenge your senses. FB/”Tango in Tauranga”. Denise 0204 006 1340

Badminton at Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club at Aquinas College. Mondays 7:30-9:30pm. Free use of club racquets. All abilities of senior players welcome. Phone/text Sue 021 194 4335 www.sporty.co.nz/taurangabadmintonclub Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall Monday night. Names in by 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298 Body+Soul Fun Fitness For over 50s, occasional speakers, social events. Monday to Friday various venues. All classes am am ualiﬁed Instructor. Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031. Chess in the Afternoon Mount Chess Club. Mondays 1-4pm Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Sets, boards,clocks & refreshments provided. Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late program 7:30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Free Diabetes Support If you have type one, type two or gestational diabetes ph 07 571 3422 for details of free clinics, programs & events to support your diabetes.

Hanna Somatic Movement Education

Gentle, safe, & easy restorative movement. Monday & Thursdays 5:30pm Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall. Tuesday & Thursday 9am Scout Hall Moa Park. 027 227 4161 Suds Individual Computer Help Need help to use your computer, iPad, phone or other device. Book at lesson at the library. Ph. 577 7177 Indoor Bowling Greerton Senior Citizen 33 Maitland St Greerton Mondays & Thursdays 12:45-3:30pm. $15 pa & $3 per session, afternoon tea provided. Ample parking & Wheelchair access Junction Garden Group Junction, a service to support those experiencing mental health issues. Join us every Monday at unction fﬁce, pm. h 3010 for details Katikati Bowling Club Welcomes New Members. Come along & learn how to play lawn bowls Coaching available. Mixed Roll-ups 9:15-midday. Phil 549 5344 Let’s Learn Wanting to learn something new? Check out the wide variety of classes, workshops & activities listed on www. letslearn.co.nz or Ph 544 9557. Become a lifelong learner today! Meditation - Free Classes Mondays at 10am in Bellevue. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End Stress, Stay Healthy. Ph David or Trisha on 570 1204 Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Club nights are Monday & Thursday. 6:30 names in, start 7pm. Everyone welcome. Come & have some fun. Ph Diane 575 3480 Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting, Mon 7-8pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is

causing you problems, maybe we can help: 0800 NA TODAY Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Road at 1pm for 1:30pm start. Wear smooth sole shoes/slippers. New & returning members welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowling Club Meets at 7:15pm in the Matua Primary School hall. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls ago. Ph Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Genealogy Branch Meet in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre 9:30am-2pm. Small door charge. Coffee & tea provided. Please bring your own lunch. Kate 07 929 7884

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50s+ & illness/injury rehabilitation. Monday & Wednesday at Tauranga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris Street, Tuesdays St. Mary’s Church Hall. All 9am-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Require soprano & tenor voices for their choir. Practices every onday at St Stephens hapel rookﬁeld Tce. Ph Pat 579 1036 Tauranga Bird Club Matua Hall, Levers Road. 7:30pm. Keen to learn about breeding & exhibiting birds? Sheryl 027 216 3568 Tauranga Civic Choir Practice Monday, 7:30pm, Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga. For more information please visit our website. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Enquiries welcome. Heather 575 9092 Tauranga Creative Fibre From 9:30am 177 Elizabeth St. Learn & share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga RocknRoll Club Lessons & social evening of dancing Mondays @ Legion of Frontiersman Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. Inquiries ph Malcolm 027 592 7240, or www.taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz Tauranga Senior Citizens Club CARDS 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tue. Wed. Sat. 14 Norris St. (behind PaknSave) 12.45pm 1pm Entry $2.00 includes afternoon tea. New Members Welcome. Yoga Mondays At Arataki Community Center 9:15-10:30am. $10 per class. Breathe, move & release tension. Ph Mel 022 187 1295 *runs Feb 12-April 13th (no class Easter Monday)

Yoga With Nic -Bethlehem

Classes are: Mon & Thurs nights 7-8:10pm; Wed & Fri mornings 9:15am-10:25am; Tues afternoons 1:15pm2:25pm. Stretch, lengthen, strengthen, reset. Contact Nic: 021 124 2598 www.sweetyoga.co.nz

Tuesday 13 March

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7:30-9:30pm. Club racquets available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Age Concern Driver Refresher Free Driver Refresher Workshop for Senior Drivers. Matua Bowling Club, 108 Levers Rd on Tues 20th Mar. Theory based (no actual driving). Register on 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting, St Peters Anglican church, 11 Victoria Rd Mt Maunganui 7:30-8:30pm. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

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Altrusa Womens Service Group Meet 2nd Tuesday for business & 4th Tuesday programme evening. Lots of fun. Contact Denise president.tauranga@altrusa.org.nz www.altrusa.org.nz Badminton (Social) Every Tuesday & Friday at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9:30am-12pm. Racquets available. Ph Lorraine 579 3229 BOP Linux Users First Tuesday 7-9pm L.J.Hooker, Cnr Cameron Rd & Eighth Ave 578 6024. Smarter, faster, safer & free. Put YOU in charge of your computer. http://boplug.co.nz/eventcalendar/ Cards Interested in 500? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents. Ph Chris 572 3834 Cards 500 Mount Senior Citizen, 345 Maunganui Rd, Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:45pm. Further info Garry 576 3033 Crafty Craft Group Bring your own Craft or learn one. 9am every Tuesday (Term Time) St Peters Church. Ph Shelly 07 262 1036 Efm Exploration Night From 7:30pm. For anyone who would like to know more about The Bible. 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 or visit: http://www.efm.org.nz/ index.htm Fitness League Fun exercise with weights, bands, ﬂoor work dance. 9:30-10:30am St. Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Inachord Women’s Chorus We welcome new members. Multi genre music. 3 weeks free trial. Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Tuesdays 7-9pm. Ph Debbie 021 129 1126 Israeli Dancing 6:30-7:30pm for beginners. Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria, 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Junction Coffee & Chat at St James’ Church, Greerton, 10am-12pm. Support & friendship for those experiencing mental illness &/or addiction. Ph 543 3010 for details or pick-up. Learn To Play Bridge Beginners lessons start on arch at pm ﬁnish at the end of June at Tauranga Bridge Club, 252 Ngatai Road. Lessons are $70. Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-9am at 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 or visit: http://www.communityofstaidan.com/ Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting, Tues 10:30-11:30am, Downstairs Hall (accessed from rear bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY Ocean Running Mount Maunganui

5k run & walk around Mauao base track. $6 entry Mount Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. Full details on Facebook or Phil 021 383 354. All welcome. Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd at 7pm for 7:30pm start. Wear smooth sole shoes/slippers. New & returning members welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636 Oriana Singers Oriana Singers practice every Tuesday 7pm at St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui. Actively recruiting Tenors, Basses. Ph president Terry Fulljames, 021 0266 8684 Otumoetai Tennis Club Midweek adult tennis Tuesdays & Thursdays. 9am-10:30am Bellevue Park, Windsor Road. Beginners welcome. Coaching available. Ph Pam 570 0302 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or family members/friends have a problem with over or under eating? Meet Tue & Fri Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186

Parkinson’s Action Group Invite

Parkinson’s BoP invite interested people to attend the General Meeting to form the Parkinson’s Action Group. 1:30pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St. Speaker Olly Coffey, Neuro Physics Therapist. Pilates Classes 10-11am at Arataki Community Centre. $12 per class. Claudia 021 192 7706 Scrabble Tauranga Scrabble Club

8:50am 3 games $3 Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome Ph 544 8372 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoeti. Tuesdays 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tuesday each month 3:30-6pm. Faye 543 3280

South City Indoor Bowls 7:30pm Club Night. Rotating Triples Tai Chi Otumoetai Sports Club Fergus-

son Park 1:30-2:30 $8 Suitable for beginners to advanced. Beautiful surroundings, friendly group, all welcome. Taoist Tai Chi Classes Tues, Wed & Thur 1-2:30pm. Come along to 15 Koromiko Street, Tauranga. Kay 021 668 468 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Power Point presentation, Creation of Planets particularly Earth. Plus the Gaia telescope, its aims & achievements. Telescope viewing weather dependent Fergusson Park Observatory 7:30

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm & 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street. Ph Helen 0274 177 581 Tga UFO & Paranormal Meeting 7:30pm in rear hall at Senior Citizens clubrooms 14 Norris St. Door $4 inc light supper. All welcome. Ph Ian 544 2811 Welcome Bay Lions Welcome Bay Lions meet every second & fourth Tuesday of the month at Greenwood Park. All welcome. Please Ph 544 8625 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 14 March

Age Concern Walking Group 10am

Waihi Beach - Flat White Cafe. Pool cars at Bethlehem. Belly Dance Classes Teach your body a new language, have fun, keep fit. oin Arabian Spice classes in Tauranga. Call or text 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@ gmail.com look us up on Facebook Bolivia Card Game Every Wednesday 1-4pm Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. Entry $3 includes refreshments. Beginners welcome. Marie 573 9219 Bowls Indoor Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45pm. For info Ph Ernie & Nancy 575 4650 Bromeliad Club AGM Meeting Held at Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt. 12:30-2:30pm Plant of the month Guzmanias. Speakers & good sales table. Visitors welcome. CAP Money Course CAP money course is a revolutionary FREE money management course that teaches budgeting skills with a simple system that really works. Carlene 021 241 3671 for info Cards Cribbage Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm sharp. Michael Ph 562 0517 Club Mt Indoor Bowls Names in by 6:45 for 7pm start. Ph Val 543 4168 Community Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Road 7–9pm Wednesday’s for a Bible Study on the “Book of Acts”. Ph Julie 552 4068 Community Tai Chi Bethlehem Hall 1pm. All welcome Tutor Trish 021 482 842 communitytaichinz@gmail.com Fernland Spa Water Exercise Starting 14th Mar 10:45-11:45am. Held rain or shine, not during school holidays. ualified instructor lifeguard. ew participants Ph Jennifer 571 1411 Free First home Buyers Free Seminar! Smart Business Centre, Bay Central, Chapel St at 5:30pm. Find out how to get your first home. h ammy 8190 for more details Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Darby & Joan & Mixed Pairs. 7:30pm names in book. Healing Rooms 1-3pm Come & experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Above Graced Oppshop, cnr 11Ave, Christopher. No charge. Inquiries 021 110 0878 www. healingrooms.co.nz

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Kiwi Toasters First, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month, 3 Palm Springs Boulevard Papamoa. 5:30pm-7pm. Inquiries to Chrissy 027 296 7939 Meditation - Free Classes Wednesdays 7:30pm in Welcome Bay. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End Stress & be in good health. Mount Maunganui Lioness Club

Meetings 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. Meet new friends & enjoy community services & social activities Ph Christine 575 2144 Narcotics Anonymous Working the Steps (closed meeting), Weds 7:309:00pm, Downstairs Hall (accessed from rear bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Garden Circle AGM at 1pm, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Centre. Usual activities & slideshow of English Gardens. Bring items for sales table. Visitors welcome. Graeme Ph 0210 201 9998 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, general dancing 7:30pm. Ph Mary 574 8687 Lynne 021 140 7912 Sea of Faith, Tauranga Religions ignite divisions conﬂicts across the globe. We delve into religions. Join our second Wednesday monthly discussions. Enquiries Ph 576 1849 Singles Social Coffee Club 60+ Looking for something new to do or make new friends, this could be it. Gayle 027 439 3267 or 578 1878 E: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz Steady As You Go Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, Weds 2-3pm EXCEPT 1st Weds each month. Improve balance and overall wellbeing. Contact Alison 576 4536 Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Meets EVERY Wednesday at the Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm 7pm-9:30pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 562 3757

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Scheltema Rd to winding gear. Grade moderate, 5.5 hrs. Garry 578 3083

Toastmasters City Early Start

Improve communication leadership teamwork skills. Join a motivated & enthusiastic group at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@ gmail.com Text 021 044 5654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz Tutus On Tour The Royal NZ Ballet. Wed 4 Apr at 6:30pm Addison Theatre, Baycourt. More info at www.baycourt. co.nz Unique Ukulele Group A group of players who meet to share their music at Tauranga RSA. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 1pm. Ph Loma 579 5109

Thursday 15 March

Adoptee Support Tauranga Support Group for Adoptees. We meet every 2nd Thursday at 6pm at the Arataki Community Centre. Ph Scott for details 027 565 6459 Age Concern Driver Refresher

Free Driver Refresher Workshop for Senior Drivers. Papamoa Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Rd, on Thurs 22nd Mar. Theory based (no actual driving). Register on 578 2631 Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll Dancing, Neon Moon, Rnr Waltz. Thursdays at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm $3 entry includes supper. Gavin 0276 436 222 or Steve 027 277 9569 Coffee & Chat Support Junction: Peer Support & Advocacy Coffee & Chat for people wanting support around mental illness &/or addictions. St James Church, Greerton, 10-12pm. Ph 543 3010 Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Avenue Gospel Centre 10am–12pm every Thursday for Bible Study on the “ Book of Acts ”. Ph Gay 021 2255 981 Craft Club Ladies, all crafts are welcome. 9am-2.30pm. For a friendly social day at Arataki Community Centre Bayfair. Ph Jan 021 062 3660

Diabetes Clinic Bongards Pharmacy Greerton, 3rd Thursday each month. INFOline Ph 571 3422

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Gentle, safe, & easy restorative movement. Monday & Thursdays 5:30pm Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall. Tuesday & Thursday 9am Scout Hall Moa Park. 027 227 4161 Suds Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance to help with posture & balance, 1st class complimentary. Thursdays, 10am, central Baptist Church 13th Ave. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Junction Coffee & Chat Junction Mount Maunganui/Papamoa COFFEE & CHAT, McDonalds Papamoa, 1-2pm. Support & friendship for those experiencing mental illness and/or addiction. Ph 543 3010 for details or pick-up Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Toastmasters Promoting Communication & Leadership meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday of month at 7:30pm Katikati Community Resource Centre 45 Beach Road, Katikati. Inquiries to Chrissy 027 296 7939 Learn To Dance WCS We teach a modern, sexy & smooth dance called West Coast Swing. Every Thur at QV Cafe (850 Cameron Rd) from 6:45pm 1st class is FREE. embrace.dancing@gmail.com Vero 021 191 1601 Keynotes Inc. Keynotes 4 part harmony Womens’ Chorus meet Thursday 7pm @ Wesley Church hall 13th Ave. Singing for fun & health. Ph Jacqui 542 1766 Mainly Music-Holy Trinity 9:30-10. Corner Devonport Rd, 3rd Avenue. Music & dance for preschoolers & mums, Nans, Carers. $3 per family. Morning tea incl. Meditation - Free Classes Thursdays 7:30pm Bellevue. Ph David or Trisha at 570 1204. Find Peace, Balance, Joy. End stress, enjoy good health. Meet the Missioner Discuss any topic that is important to you. First 4 receive a FREE coffee 11-12pm at Gana Cafe Papamoa Julie 0274 205 375 www.communityofstaidan.com/ Mount Papamoa Coffee Group Junction Coffee & Chat 1-2pm Papamoa MacDonalds. Come & meet others for support & friendship. For details call Junction 543 3010 Narcotics Anonymous Closed Men’s Meeting every Thurs, 7:30-8:30pm, Waipuna Park Hall, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. If using

drugs is causing you problems, call 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Coffee & Chat Junction, a service to support those experiencing mental health issues. Join us for every Thursday at Papamoa McDonalds, 1pm2pm. Ph 543 3010 for details Papamoa 500 Card Club Every Thursday at 12:45pm. At Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ph Dave 575 5887 Pilates Classes 11am-12pm at Omokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $12 per class. Claudia 021 192 7706

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Spiritual development, meditation psychic craft 7-9pm. Open group. Tutor Kevin Reed 25years experience. Ph 578 7205 email kevinreednz@gmail.com Social Rock’n Roll Dancing Neon Moon, Rock’nRoll Waltz. 7-9:30pm at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. Includes Supper. $3 entry. Gavin 027 643 6222 or Steve 027 277 9569 Square Dancing Fun Enjoy music, movement, laughter. 7:30pm Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St West. Ph 578 6516 or 577 1100. See us on Facebook Orange City. Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Learn dancing at a friendly club. Every Thursday at Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 7pm10pm. $2 entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Table Tennis Tauranga Table Tennis Memorial Hall QEYC 1-3pm social grades, 3-5pm Junior club, 5-6:45pm junior squad training, 6:45-9 Club Night. Ph Paul Henderson 021 884 021 Tai Chi in the Park Memorial Park next to Mini Golf on 11th Ave. No charge. 9:30am

Tauranga Cake Decorators Guild

Meets at 68 1st Ave. 3rd Thurs of month. Demonstration each month.Visitors & everyone with an interest welcome. Tauranga Creative Fibre Every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7pm. Learn and share spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting. 177 Elizabeth St, Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meets at 7:30pm in club rooms, corner Cross Rd & Mirrielees Rd, Sulphur Point. Ed 543 1108

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Warmly welcomes other like minded women, meet new friends championing the rights of women & girls in our community, get togethers, dinners/speakers, Suzy 021 266 5044

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Friday 16 March Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting, 7:30pm, Tauranga Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd. (Behind SuperLiquour) All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

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Open meeting, 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, corner 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All welcome . Ph 0800 229 6757

Cards 500 Senior Citizens

Te Puke every Friday 12:453pm. Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Court Te Puke. New members welcome. Brian 573 8465 Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/

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classes on the Western belief traditions on Fridays 6-8pm, 16 Feb-6 Apr. More info & registration at www.rdc.org. nz/classes Death Cafe Eat cake, drink tea & discuss death. Hosted by death education advocate. 10-12pm at Gana Cafe Papamoa. Julie 0274 205 375 or visit: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=fhCzN75xSKA &feature=youtu.be

Genealogy Support Group The Library support group meets on the 2nd Friday of the month either at Greerton or Tauranga Library. Experts available to assist. Register: Ph 577 7177

Narcotics Anonymous

Open Meeting, Fri 7:308:30pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help: 0800 NA TODAY Piloga Fridays At Arataki Community Centre 10:0511:20am. Pilates, yoga & relaxation. Ph Mel 022 187 1295 or Claudia 021 192 7706 *runs Feb 16-April 13th

Preschool Music @St. Georges A half hour of fun,

A theatrical tour of Tauranga Locals and visitors to Tauranga will have the chance to see seven outstanding and 100 per cent Kiwi-made shows staged across three venues in the city thanks to the Arts On Tour programme. Of the seven shows, two will

dance & movement to music, be performed at followed by morning tea. The Historic Village St. Georges Church lounge (The Messy Magic (1 Church Street) 9:30am Show, Seven Deadly Fridays termtime. Koha Stunts), three at 16th Singers Wanted Ladies Greerton Indoor Bowling Ave Theatre (Olive Club Proudly Club night.presented Names in bySinging Group. Meet at TePuke Lyceum Club. 10am. Copperbottom, Seed, by 7:15pm. Start 7:30pm. In association with Chamber Music NZ Ph Bev 573 4943 No Holds Bard), and Subs due & aggregate starts. Te Puke Toy Library New two in the Baycourt X Junction Board Games hours, new location 12:30pm-2:30pm. Support, Space (Hopetoun Brown & so much fun. fun & friendship for those and the genius of Finn Come along & experiencing mental illness Scholes, Adam McGrath and and/or addiction. Ph 543 check it out. Friday The Roaring Days). 3010 for details or pick-up. Playgroup & Lego Baycourt Manager Megan Peacock Junction Mount Walk Club FridayProudly afternoon. See presented byCoyle says they are over the moon 4.00PM Support & 10am-12:30pm. Facebook for details. In association with Chamber Music NZ to be partnering with The Historic friendship for those experienc- Tots’ Time 10-11.30am, GRAHAM YOUNG YOUTH THEATRE, Village and 16th Ave Theatre to deliver ing mental illness and/or Grace Community Church, TAURANGA BOYS COLLEGE the seven Arts on Tour NZ shows in addiction. Ph 543 3010 for Bethlehem Hall. Ph Elaine details or pick-up. Tauranga this year. 576 5135

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“It's great to be working with other venues who share Baycourt's passion for the performing arts.” Historic Village Manager Blair Graham says having seven Kiwi-made shows of such a high calibre come to Tauranga is something quite special. Blair says: “We're excited to be working closely with Baycourt Presents to host these two fantastic shows here in the village's hall, and we're really thrilled people will also have the opportunity to see what The Historic Village has to offer as part of this tour.” 16th Ave Theatre President Sarah Oemcke says 2018 promises to be an exciting year for theatre in Tauranga. “16th Ave Theatre is proud to be working with Baycourt to host three of the seven Arts on Tour productions coming to Tauranga this year,” she says. “We love that Tauranga is expanding its cultural offering and providing an exciting programme of performances.” For more information visit the Baycourt website at: www.baycourt.co.nz or to purchase tickets visit: www.ticketek.co.nz or call: 0800 TICKETEK.

Acts perform on floating stage Artists Bic Runga, Jamie McDell and Two Many Chiefs joined forces for the ‘Concert by the Lake’ charity event in Matamata last weekend.

middle of the lake. I also have some ties to the event as my partner’s family helps Sunday 8 October to put on the event.” Jamie hopes to one day move to 4.00PM Tauranga, where she and her partner GRAHAM YOUNG YOUTH THEATRE, own some property. TAURANGA BOYS COLLEGE Internationally renowned artist Bic Runga performed at the event erforming on a fl oating Cello, Piano, Violin, Viola for the first time, saying I m stage in an idyllic farmside Cello, Piano, Violin, Viola really excited to play, it’s so pretty. setting, spectators relaxed the Everyone is really nice.” afternoon away to soothing Tickets: Tickets: The concert was one of two sounds of live music by big $32 Adult, $10 Youth $32 Adult, $10 Youth performances Bic will give this year time artists, For sale from Tauranga Musica For sale from Tauranga Musica with all profits and at the door and at the door as she focuses on writing songs. from the Matamata RotaryTAURANGA MUSICA Jamie McDell. Jazz band Two Many Chiefs TAURANGA MUSICA www.tgamusica.co.nz www.tgamusica.co.nz organised event going to the Phone 07 575 8160 performed two acts during the event or 07 576 6774 for more details Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Phone 07 575 8160CONCERT SERIES with an impressive array of songs, or 07 576 6774 for more details Singer Jamie McDell was performing CONCERT SERIES With thanks to for her fourth year running, prior to her including originals and covers. They will our sponsors: also play at the upcoming Tauranga Jazz tour that starts in May. With thanks to our sponsors: festival at the end of March. “I love the whole setting,” says Jamie. Maddi Brown “It’s so unique to have the stage in the

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Roller derby ready to roll for 2018

The Steinway Open Day welcomes people of all ages and abilities.

he first game of the newly named oana oller erby will be held in auranga this weekend. ormerly the ount ilitia erby rew, the new name more accurately reflects the home environment of the women only league. long with the league name change the team, formerly known as ompany, has been renamed Salty ollers and the team, formerly the tomic ombs, has been renamed Paua Rangers. he Salty ollers first game of the season is on Saturday, arch at auranga s ueen li abeth outh entre, from . . pm against the hakatane oller erby eague. ickets are available on the door and cost for adults, for children aged years and students with I . nder fives attend free. n after party will be held at the orld s nd Sports ar in raser ove from pm.

The forte of piano Local musicians are being offered a rare chance to play a magnificent Steinway grand concert piano this month. Friends of Baycourt is proud to announce the return of its popular Steinway pen ay at aycourt s ddison heatre on Sunday, arch , from am. hairperson nna inlayson Smith says the open day is for people of all ages and abilities, and there is no charge for people that want to play the Steinway. ou can play any music of your choice,” says nna, and you are most welcome to bring your own audience. In fact we encourage you to do so. he Steinway pen ay is also perfect for music teachers who would like to bring their pupils along. e simply want people to come to aycourt and en oy private time with this absolutely magnificent piano on the ddison heatre stage.” he Steinway grand concert piano first arrived in ew ealand from ermany in arch , after then chairperson ane ason realised her ambition to see a Steinway piano at aycourt. he auranga egional oncert iano rust was formed to raise the necessary funds, and as part of the

fundraising they came up with the novel idea of selling the black and white keys to the piano. s a result, the Steinway keyboard was purchased and each donor s name was recorded against his or her chosen key. he keyboard is now proudly mounted on the wall in the small lobby that leads into the Addison Theatre. nna says the inaugural Steinway pen ay in was such a huge hit with everyone involved that it was an easy decision for to bring the event back for another year. he pianists who took part in the open day last year were so ama ed by the Steinway and very much loved the opportunity to play,” she says. any of them also asked us to hold the open day again in , and so here we are.” he Steinway pen ay is at aycourt ommunity and rts entre, urham Street, auranga, on Sunday, arch , from am. ntry is free but bookings are essential. o book a timeslot please email riends of aycourt chairperson nna inlayson Smith at dameanna talk.co.n or call .

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Looking to the everlasting One Sometimes life is tough. Sometimes the bills don’t get paid. Sometimes sickness weakens and debilitates us. Sometimes hopes are dashed. Sometimes our dreams don’t happen as planned. Sometimes we don’t know what is going on. Sometimes life just sucks. I know. As you do too, I am sure. However, we’re encouraged to ‘look up’ - to look to Jesus (Hebrews 12:2).

When the burden of life weighs down on us, it is tempting to look down. It is almost the natural thing to do - to look at our feet and where we’re going. We see the obstacles, the dirt along the way, the barriers to blessing, and we see everything that stands in the way of the promises being fulﬁlled. There are many distractions along life’s way that to do that very thing; take our gaze away from Jesus. Distractions can stop us seeing. Distractions can enlarge the obstacles and reduce the answers. That’s the problem with looking down.

If we could just look up, to Jesus, we would see less! Ah, but would we? Yes we would see less of the obstacles, the barriers, less of the issues we face, but, we would be looking to Jesus. We’d be looking to the One who has faced every temptation known to man. We’d be looking to the One who has endured. We’d be looking to the One who loves us and has been through it all, won the war, and is now seated! Perhaps this is the perfect example of “less is more!” Stephen Whitwell, O2 Church, Tauranga.

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his desire to improve is a bit selﬁsh, as it s focused on beating an opponent. However, the phrase ‘improving your serve’ has made me think about how it can apply to other, more important aspects of life - not to defeat others, but to encourage them and build them up, to put others before myself. Jesus gave an example of serving others that came as quite a surprise and a shock to his disciples – He washed their feet! You can read about this in John chapter 13. The act of foot washing was a common courtesy, but it was usually done by the lowest servant, not leaders. After Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, he told them: ‘Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet’ v14. Today you may not literally wash another’s feet (though there are times and places and jobs where this is needed), however there are situations you will face every day when you have to decide - will you serve others, or will you put yourself ﬁrst I pray that you will have the desire to ‘improve your serve’. God bless Rev Ian Pittendreigh Bethlehem Community Church

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