The Weekend Sun - 9 July 2018 by Sun Media

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Ball skills p4-5

Pocket-sized prodigy

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He was top billing at the Tauranga Citizens Club – a pint-sized snooker prodigy. Riley James opted for the gloom of the snooker parlour as his chosen sports ﬁeld, and the billiard cue as his weapon of choice. Riley started playing snooker as soon as he could

see over the end of the table. He was just eight. year later, aged nine, he’s one of three e Zealanders off to the world under-18 championships in China. On the way he dropped by the Tauranga Citizens Club snooker hall for a round of exhibition matches against some much more e perienced,

much older and much handier local players. The boy amongst men was a hit. Riley still has another nine years to win the world under-18 title and another 12 years to become the youngest ever open world champion. Why Riley James chose snooker is on page 9. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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to self-medication in this case. We note it is tricky to sing ‘The Air that I Breathe’ while wearing an oxygen mask. ‘Man Down’ seemed particularly Medical and misadventures seemed to be inappropriate for a bloke top of the bizarre list, with an entire Thai struggling to get up off the football team discovered still alive after bathroom oor t least it 10 days underground, trapped in a cave wasn't Chuck Berry with system and a massive effort underway to ‘My Ding-A-Ling’. free them. Favourite night-time The soccer World Cup is well under listening included ‘Don’t ay, but many players are af icted by a fear the Reaper’, a bit mysterious and debilitating condition of easy listening from that causes them to fall to the ground Metallica with ‘Fade writhing in pain. to Black’ and you Dr Bootie, the American surgeon, can't go past a bit of was relieved of her duties after going evening mood music viral with catchy dance moves and with ‘Bad Moon Rising’. shakin' that thang... while her patients A special mention has were out-for-the-count. I've seen a to go out to the better bottom shake from my labrador anaesthesiologists out there, climbing out of the fish pond with ‘Comfortably Numb’. Anyway, apparently she was sacked... Ideal for the cardiac unit: ‘Don’t not for the musical appreciation, but for Go Breaking My Heart’ and generally being a crap doctor. ‘Counting the Beat’. Songs you don't need Waiting room blues We’ve been spending a bit of time Nurses deserve a pay to hear on aeroplanes: rise, not only for their ‘Freefalling’ and ‘Ring in medical waiting rooms lately hard graft, but sense of of Fire’. and amusing ourselves with my irony in waiting room On cruise ships: ‘Six favourite game called ‘Spot the music selections. months in a leaky boat’ and inappropriate song’. ‘The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’. The idea started in Tauranga Hospital's radiology department reception area with Counting the beat a tasteful rendition from Blood, Sweat CPR instructors give trainees the choice & Tears. "I'm not scared of dying and I don't really care..." That’s perfect listening of humming ‘Stayin' Alive’ or ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ when doing CPR. before getting your test results. Both songs have the ideal cadence for the A little dark humour is a great way to recommended speed of chest compressions. lighten up the day. Although we have to question whether More inappropriate songs we’ve enjoyed the Bee Gees song actually works, since two in waiting rooms: out of three of them have bitten the dust. ‘The Final Countdown’ was another I ve ust refreshed my first aid training favourite in the cardiac unit, followed by with MediTrain and instructor Stu reliably ‘I just died in your arms tonight’ and informs us the chest compression rate I always have fond recollections of my is now faster than before; 100 pumps a onderful surgeon hen e hear he first minute. Thirty pumps and two breaths for cut is the deepest’. any age and size victim. "Thirty and two, According to REM, ‘Everybody Hurts’. no matter who." Thanks Stu. There must be many more musical Musical medication matches out there and our readers are Neil Young's always up for a cheerful welcome to suggest more. number – "I've seen the needle and the Maternity annex: ‘Pop goes the Weasel’. damage done" - although he was referring

And probably not what Dean Martin had in mind as he crooned ‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’.

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There are plenty of other songs out there that suddenly take on a new risqué level of inappropriateness hen e ﬁnd out hat they are actually about. Prince was not singing about a car in his 1999 hit ‘Little Red Corvette’. It's a song about a one-night stand. “Gimme the keys... I'm gonna try to tame your little red love machine”. There's plenty of speculation that Madonna's ‘Like a Prayer’, which angered religious groups the world over, is not actually about church he s never clariﬁed it, but many believe the symbolism of being on her knees is for other reasons. How many of you have jiggled around at a wedding, doing the Macarena? Most of you, I bet, since it become a worldwide dance hit in 1994. But the Spanish song, according to the Huff Post translation, is about this girl Macarena who has a boyfriend and she's cheating on him with two of his mates while he's being drafted into the army. The perfectly inappropriate wedding song! And if you thought Bryan Adams was reminiscing about a great time of youthful innocence in ‘Summer of '69’ a bit of research reveals he was actually only 10 in that year and he's admitted the song is not actually about a place and time but is a sexual reference. Yes, those could well have been the best days of his life. And topping the inappropriate scales has to be the Spice Girls, considering their target market. ‘2 Become 1" is not a nice tweeny tune. It is all about sex. Your homework this week is to come up with a few more. Try the dentist, physio and a beauty parlour for starters. Suggestions to: brian@thesun.co.nz and the winners will receive a free twerk from my labrador.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. George Harrison wrote “Here Comes the Sun” on a cloudy, rainy day. Johnny Cash’s hit song “Ring of Fire” wasn’t by him--it was about him. The most popular song during the Great Depression was, paradoxically, “Happy Days Are Here Again”.

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New bus ticketing system delayed A new electronic ticketing system for Bay of Plenty buses has been delayed until the end of the year. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is one of nine New Zealand councils that have joined together in a consortium to introduce the new cross-boundary ticketing system, which will replace the current ageing technology. It was originally expected that the new Regional Consortium Integrated Ticketing System would be in operation on Bayhopper buses by the end of May, however the roll-out has been delayed. Similar to other electronic card systems in larger metropolitan centres, RITS will allow passengers to check and top up their balances online. A tag on and tag off system will make it easier for passengers, and provide information about how passengers travel on the network, allowing councils to plan services better to meet users’ needs. Buses in the region have already been pre-wired and hardware installed to accept the new system, including the Western ay of lenty eet hich ill

be replaced by a ne eet in ecember hen Bus takes over the existing contracts held by Go Bus, Reesby Rotorua Ltd, Bethlehem Coachlines and Uzabus. Garry Maloney, transport policy manager for BOPRC, says the hardware will be taken out of the e isting eet and installed in the ne eet at a cost of about $50,000. “There is an extra cost involved because we do have to wire another lot of buses.” Garry says the council planned for the risk there could be a change in bus contractor for the Western Bay region that would require extra installations. “ t the time, e udged that the beneﬁts to the customer that would come from operating the new system across the current service out-weighed the potential additional cost.” Garry says the regional consortium has advised the ticketing system supplier of additional costs caused by the delay in the roll-out of the new system and is negotiating a contract variation to offset those costs. Kerry Mitchell

New Zealand’s record-breaking weather balloon A New Zealand record has been broken at EOL’s recent sub-orbital space weather balloon launch. The launch, which involved students from Otumoetai and Mount Maunganui colleges, saw two balloons being released from a site near Ohaupo. EOL technical director Terry Coles says a New Zealand record has been achieved in the launch.

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Murder charge denied A 32-year-old man charged with murder following the death of a two-year-old girl in the angitaiki iver on unday has pleaded not guilty. The man was charged on Monday morning following a short investigation into the child’s death. "The man is known to the victim,” says police. The man appeared in court this week and has been remanded in custody until his ne t court appearance on September 5.

Sewerage system test The quality of water near Te Puna is yet to be determined following the completion of an e tensive aste ater scheme in the area. he e una Waste ater eticulation ro ect as launched in hen the ay of lenty egional ouncil s nsite f uent reatment lan re uired every property in Te Puna West to move from septic tanks to reticulated sewerage as a way to address water quality concerns in the area. Western Bay of Plenty District Council utilities manager Tuana Kuka says regional council water quality monitoring at the time indicated septic tank use was, at times, contaminating the Te Puna West foreshore.

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Tracy-May Hawkins is a major contributor to women’s rugby in the Bay of Plenty as a player, coach and supporter. Photos: Nikki South.

She might have been a late convert to the oval ball, but Papamoa’s Tracy-May Hawkins is making her mark on the Bay of Plenty women’s rugby scene. he mother of five plays for the angiuru women’s team and coaches Mount Maunganui College’s girls’ team, a primary girls’ 10-a-side team, the Western Bay of Plenty under-15 girls’ team, and, for the first time this year, the ay of lenty under 15 girls’ team. Netball was her original sport of choice and she was good at it too – playing for both the Southland and Hawke’s Bay under-21 teams. In 2003, at the age of 26, her mother passed away and she needed to vent some frustration. “I decided to take up rugby,” says Tracyay “ here as a group of five or si of us playing netball who supported our partners playing rugby, then we saw the rugby girls play and thought: ‘if they can

Keeping all her balls in the air do it, we can too’. So we did.” They found themselves a coach and they ere a ay “ hat ﬁrst year e never scored a try, but then the second year we came third in the competition and a few of us were selected for the Hawke’s Bay Tuis.” A few years later Tracy-May tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee, which inadvertently set her on a coaching path with her son Bailyn’s team. He has just returned from France after competing for New Zealand at the World ugby nder hampionship “I always remind him to remember who his ﬁrst coach as, she laughs Tracy-May ended up in Papamoa about eight years ago after travelling here to watch her partner play in a sevens tournament. “I decided if I ever moved it would be here, so I did.” It was a few years before she took up rugby again herself, but she was closely involved in son Zarn’s, rise through the junior ranks. He is currently studying at Kings College in Auckland where he plays for the First XV. “I decided I missed the dirt and the grass

A large-scale 3D interactive mural will soon be created in the op p ark installation in evonport oad, as part of a city centre place making initiative to create uni ue e periences The mural will be painted by nationally renowned local artist Shane Walker and the project is a collaboration between Downtown Tauranga and Tauranga City Council with sponsorship from esene Downtown Tauranga spokesperson Millie Newitt says the mural is about creating a unique e perience for the public “The pop-up park was created some years ago as a temporary installation It as never e pected to still be in place.”

smell and I had to get back on the ﬁeld She played for Arataki for a few years before dislocating her shoulder and putting herself out of action again. At 40 she decided she really needed to rest her body, but the pull of the game was too strong and she is back playing rugby for angiuru, as ell as playing netball Her daughter, Meeah-May, and niece, Imij, also play rugby and netball and she travels to Auckland once a fortnight to watch Zarn play. “The three of us went shopping recently and bought three mouth guards and three pairs of netball undies. We all cracked up!” While most of us would shy away from playing, supporting or coaching sports seven days a week, Tracy-May says it’s something she’s always done with her children. “They’re all sporty and it’s good for them to be involved in different codes with different coaches. It teaches them a lot. “I love the bond you have with the players. It’s like being part of a huge family. “That’s the drawcard for me. “There is so much suicide and young girls

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going off the rails. I thought ‘if I can bring that same bond and sense of family into a school team, it would help them through their school life’. That’s what I want to try and bring for these young girls.” She started coaching the Mount Maunganui College girls’ team last year, with more girls not knowing how to play the game than those that did. “They were scoring tries and two of my younger girls, who had never played before, ended up being my best tacklers by the end of the year. Players like that make me want to keep on coaching. “It blows me away when I teach them something and see them doing it on the ﬁeld the ne t day Tracy-May was then invited to coach the Western Bay of Plenty under-15 girls team. “I was a bit nervous,” she says, “because we only have enough players at MMC to play sevens or 10s and Western Bay was 15-a-side. “I found it e citing another step up nd it as good to see the girls so interested.” She will do it again this year, as well as coaching the Bay of Plenty under-15 team toward the end of the season. “Last year the team included a lot of my girls,” she says, “and they went to another coach and I didn’t feel part of it o I’m really e cited that I’m going to be carrying on through with them.”

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Bay of Plenty women’s rugby development manager Les Elder says Tracy-May is a huge contributor to women’s rugby in the region and has a great rapport with the girls she coaches. “She creates an environment for them that is welcoming and positive and full of fun,” says Les. “It’s important to have people like Tracy-May leading sport in the region. “It’s also important to have quality people leading uality programmes, and that’s e actly hat e’ve identiﬁed in racy ay he thinks about hat is best for the player and best for the game.” Kerry Mitchell

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People have until Monday to have their say on a proposed ban on horse riding at Tuapiro Point near Katikati. been handled by council had resulted An event at Tuapiro Point to show in division within the community. support for access to the coastal But the council says it did not ask environment went ahead last weekend, organisers to cancel the event and had despite confusion over whether the Western Bay of Plenty District Council approached them with an offer of help to produce traffic management had asked organisers to cancel it. and health and safety plans which are The council is undertaking a bylaw required for public events held on review which considers no longer allowing horses to be ridden at Tuapiro council land. “This is standard practice and required for any public event on Point, saying riders are going outside council land,” says Rachael Davie, permitted areas, leaving waste behind group manager Policy, Planning and and causing damage to shellfish beds Regulatory Management. The local equestrian community has “Council got in touch with the event mounted a campaign to oppose the organisers when we became aware this ban and organised a ‘Hikoi of Hope’ was a promoted event. However, we last Saturday. did not ask for it to be cancelled and lthough the event as officially in fact offered help and support in cancelled by organisers, riders were putting together the required health invited via the ‘Why I love riding at and safety plans so the event could run Tuapiro’ Facebook page to meet as a on schedule. We were told on June collective “for an afternoon of fun”. 27 that the event would be cancelled, About 60 people turned up at the which is why we didn’t follow up beach on Saturday, along with about further with any event support.” 30 horses that were walked along the Submissions on the proposed beach. Spokesperson Lisa Coulson, bylaw change close on July 9 and who advised that the ride had been can be made at: formally cancelled by the council, said www.haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz it was “sad” that the way the issue had

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Achieving scouting success Arataki Omanu Scout Group are ‘how to’ professionals, and learning how to build a shelter, create a fire, sail and fish are just a few of the skills they’ve learnt on their adventures. This week, six boys from the group have been awarded a prestigious award for their dedication to the scout group and their community. The Chief Scout’s Award is the highest award available for youth between the ages of 10-14 in the scout section. he boys received a certificate signed by the governor-general, Patsy Reddy, and a Chief Scout’s Award badge. Western Bay of Plenty zone scout leader and Venturers leader Chris McCahill, who has been with the boys throughout the whole process, says this is a big deal for the club and community to see so many children receive the award. “It’s a big achievement,” says Chris. “The Chief Scout’s Award isn’t something everybody gets. “It’s for those kids that really want to go the extra mile and put in some extra work. “Our group has done amazingly well. Most groups only have one or two kids receiving this award, but we’ve had an awesome group who have been in scouting for eight years and they have helped and

supported each other throughout the whole process.” here are five sections of couting in e ealand Keas, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers, and each section has its own programme of activities, badges and awards. The recipients of the Chief Scout’s Award, who will go on to the Venturers section next year, were encouraged to be independent leaders in all of their activities. Chris says the six boys had to take on a large workload on top of their other scout duties and schooling, which took them around a year to complete. They were required to plan and organise a four-day adventure, as well as dedicate six months service to the group and run a section of the scout group independently. Chris says the four-day, three-night journey was very detailed. While on the journey they had to cover 150kms over three forms of transport. “One of our groups organised to go to the Coromandel, says Chris. “They sailed from Tairua to Hahei, spending a couple of days sailing and surfing there, and then to Whitianga to fish for the day and e plore the to n “They had to organise all of the food, all the transport and they didn’t have parents with them unless it was necessarily, like on the boat or to drive a car.” Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz Sharnae Hope

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Te Puke students shall go to the ball

Tracey Fawcett from the Vector Group Charitable Trust with a selection of the tﬁts d nat d t t p p p a s p

Tracey Fawcett loves playing fairy godmother. “You shall go to the ball,” she says, as she waves her imaginary wand. For the second year in a row, the Vector Group Charitable Trust is helping Te Puke High School students get to their school ball by running a pop-up ball shop, with donated items such as ball dresses and suits, shoes and jewellery, handbags and perfume. It will also run a ‘beauty shop’ on the day of the ball, where girls and boys can get hair and make-up done at low cost thanks to donations from local hairdressers and beauticians. “We use this opportunity to make them feel really valued,” says Tracey. “We take photos, have a toast with a glass of juice and a cupcake and make it special.” ver the past t o years, about outﬁts have been donated to the shop with people able to borrow for a small koha to cover the cost of dry-cleaning. The Te Puke High School ball is a big deal in the town. Come July 28, the main street will be lined

with spectators as the students arrive at the memorial hall for their big night. “Te Puke High School really celebrates its students,” says Tracey. “The streets are closed and we watch them arrive on the red carpet in their cool cars or on the back of a tractor.” The idea of the pop-up ball shop is to help those ho may not be able to afford an outfit for the ball, or who simply like the idea of recycling and re-using. About a dozen dresses and suits have already been booked for the night, with more students lining up appointments to view. he shop is also available to lend outfits for theatrical purposes and people in the community ho need an outfit for a special occasion Vector Group also has future plans for a community ball in the town. If you would like to sponsor a student to have hair and make-up done for the ball, or have some dressmaking skills and would be able to make adjustments to some of the formal wear, contact Tracey at the Vector Group Charitable Trust via: Kerry Mitchell tracey@vectorgroup.org.nz

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Nine-year-old wows The Citz Club He was the youngest in the Tauranga Citz lub on hursday night by several decades – probably a couple of generations. But there he was in his formals; the crisp white shirt, spiffy bow tie and monogrammed waist coat. He had pulled in the punters and he was setting about charming them.“I don’t mind being around older people, says iley ames, child snooker prodigy. As long as I am playing well.” e as playing ell enough to take four of seven matches off some seasoned local cueists during an exhibition match – some more than half-a-century older than him, and all vastly more e perienced He’s also playing well enough to get to the World nder hampionships in hina It’s even more remarkable because iley is ust nine years old When other kids ere pulling on football boots or shooting hoops, iley ames as chalking his cue “I play some soccer, but I prefer snooker “It’s an everyday sport and it’s a game I like very day is right, because iley practices his chosen sport t o or three hours a day, seven days

Dreams of the Crucible and greatness - young cueist Riley James. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

he right kind of immigration Next to housing, immigration is one of the biggest issues New Zealand faces these days. Immigration is important for our community, for our economy and for our country’s growth. When immigration is managed well, it will enhance the country and contribute to the prosperity of our economy In order to beneﬁt from immigration and for immigrants to beneﬁt from living and orking here, our social and economic systems have to be able to sustain newcomers. Here in New Zealand, we need people ith e tremely high skill sets to enhance our country. We need scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs – people of superior intellect who, through their uni ue kno ledge, ill help propel New Zealand forward in research and development o to medium skilled industries

need to be filled ith our i i people those ho are currently on obseekers benefit, those ho leave school ith no career paths in mind or those who want a career change. o hy can’t train and develop our own? Are our people not worth investing in his government ill again invest in the future of ork for e ealanders by bringing back trade training programmes and apprenticeships. We have people and e have ork available We need to start investing in our people to fill those roles, hich in turn ill help fi other social issues in our country.

a eek, and si or seven hours on a aturday and unday Is that admirable commitment for a kid, or is he being hot housed re his parents overly ambitious for him? “No, we’re proud of him, but it’s his fantasy, says ad ary ames “ e loves it While most nine-year-olds are uttering Neymar and iroud and essi in deeply reverential World up football final tones at the moment, iley ames lights up at the mention of ark Williams Williams is Riley’s fantasy. “Williams is brilliant, he says “I ould love to play at the rucible one day ark Williams is the orld snooker champion, and the rucible is in the nglish city of heffield the ecca of orld snooker he champion’s purse of , might be an added incentive, even for a nine year old, but iley has a ay to go “ y best break is It’s an irritation to him. “I can get into the 30s all the time, but I can’t beat I ill one day iley ill have to find another break points from somewhere to beat the 131 top score at this year’s world championships. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Zero carbon bill community sessions If you want to learn more about zero carbon and want to have your say, keep July 9 free. Community sessions regarding local developments on the zero carbon bill will be held at the Greerton Village Hall on Monday, July 9, from 5-7pm. Final submissions on the bill must be submitted by July 19 at 5pm. For more information search: Tauranga Carbon Reduction Group on Facebook, visit: https://www.mfe.govt.nz/have-your-say-zero-carbon or sign up to emails via: CRGTga@gmail.com

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Ridding our backyards of rats If you think you don’t have rats in your backyard, think again, says Matua’s James Fitzgerald. “People often say they don’t have a rat problem,” says James, “but if you’ve got a patch of grass out back then you will have a problem. Rats come out at night, so because we don’t see the problem we think we don’t have a problem.” James and his family are doing their bit to make New Zealand predator free by 2050 by trapping rats in their Matua backyard. They’ve been doing it for the past four years, but have recently joined Predator Free Bay of Plenty, which launched in Tauranga in February. About 140 people are trapping rats in their backyards in Matua, and the free traps are no ﬁnding their way into Merivale. Kills are logged on a national website at: www.trap.nz The Predator Free Bay of Plenty campaign is a collaboration between Envirohub Bay of Plenty, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Bay Conservation Alliance. Funding is for two pilot projects in Matua and Merivale at the moment, but it is hoped the project will eventually be rolled out Bay of Plenty-wide.

Max, 7, Holly, 10, and Ben Fitzgerald, 5, are ridding their Matua backyard of rats to help their neighbourhood become predator free. The wooden rat traps are made by the Men’s Shed in the Historic Village, and the Tauranga and Sunrise Rotary Clubs assemble them for distribution. Predator Free Bay of Plenty coordinator Emma Woods says the enthusiasm for the project is growing, and there are now youth groups and schools involved in building the traps as well. The number of kills being recorded is also growing, she says, and people with their own rat traps are welcome to join in and log their kills too. Rat trapping is a family affair in the Fitzgerald household.

As well as dad James, mum Erin is the supplier of peanut butter, daughter Holly, 10, is the record taker and sons Max, 7, and Ben, 5, collect up the dead rats for disposal. At just a year old, twins Jonty and Beau are a bit young to get involved, but it’s likely they will. The Fitzgeralds certainly aren’t squeamish, which is just as well because they catch about 20 rats a year, as well as plenty of hedgehogs, which also eat birds’ eggs and chicks. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz Kerry Mitchell

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After all the serious stuff – the chat about confidence, purpose and resilience the kids cut loose and mobbed lair enefield “It’s humbling mate, it’s humbling bout ear and students at apamoa rimary chool gave the skateboarding mental ell being crusader the rock star treatment after he addressed their assembly “It’s not my place to teach them about depression, I don’t ant to freak them out, says lair, aka aptain , an acronym for ide gainst epression “It as more about sho ing them hat a positive outlook can do, setting goals and challenges and inspiring them to have the confidence to meet those challenges ental resilience mate I learned it nd many of them responded to his message ith high fives, group selfies and then lair doing a demo run do n the middle of the school hall on his skateboard e says he’s even had to autograph young hands and arms “ s a mother and a teacher, lair as fantastic, says apamoa rimary teacher tormie Ivamy “We teach the value of resilience to our students across the curriculum resilience hen things go bad or rong,

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e don’t get do n, e bounce right back lair bounced back after being discharged from the army for severe depression and post traumatic stress disorder “I had lost some purpose and pride, I as not emotionally strong and I needed to do something big to give myself purpose omething big involved lair clambering on his skateboard at te art Island and meandering probably close to km up the country to hometo n auranga long the ay he spread the ord ith anyone ho ould listen seek help hen needed, feeling vulnerable is not a eakness, talking openly about mental health issues is very okay, and the crucial uality that is resilience “ ental resilience is something e might not touch on enough ith students, says tormie “ ut e have identiﬁed it as a need because a lot more kids have an iety nd so e ant to eave lair’s message into our philosophy lessons he says she is constantly building the conﬁdence and resilience of her o n children and students “What e say as adults is don’t s eat the small stuff’ it’s really about looking at life’s challenges, hat’s important and ho e deal ith those challenges Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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The story flickers and fades CKY579 - RIP. It was a sad, ignominious end. Caldina has gone, without ceremony, to the knacker’s yard. No-one could, or would, pay the auto-electrician the $400 necessary to bring her back, so they turned off life support, and signed the death certiﬁcate They de-registered her. She’s now waiting to be dismantled, or crushed, or both. Caldina’s story featured in last week’s Weekend Sun. “That’s my car! That’s my car!” exclaimed homeless man Rodney when he read the paper. Rodney had been gifted Caldina by a French tourist who was leaving the country. Then things went haywire – for everyone concerned. It’s a story just as much about the sociological complexities of homelessness as it is about an abandoned car. Caldina’s name means achiever, peacemaker and attractive. But Caldina failed spectacularly on all counts. Success eluded this achiever – she ended up forsaken on the berm in a cul-desac at the bottom of The Strand. As a peacemaker she caused a

right old stink between the bylaw enforcers and neighbours who wanted her gone, out of their lives. And attractive? She had become a broken-down repository for a homeless person’s junk. And she stank unforgivably, ponged worse than school socks. Anyhow, how did Rodney, a homeless man, become Caldina’s keeper? Rodney lived in the culde-sac, subsisted in the cul-de-sac, in a little blue tent under the trees, right beside railway line. It’s unclear how things transpired but it seems the Frenchman, wanting a quick and easy exit from e ealand, icked his car keys to odney he Frenchman had had his use of the car and it wasn’t worth the trouble of selling. The car sat in the cul-de-sac for a couple of months and became a bunkhouse for Rodney during June’s storms. Then another homeless guy raids Rodney’s tent – his stuff is nicked, and with it, his car keys. Here the story becomes even murkier and the timelines obscure. But Rodney ends up in ‘Whaka’ – he had been living in a caravan. Enter Wayne. But who’s Wayne and what has he got to do with Caldina? Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

Good riddance Caldina exits the cul-de-sac.

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Auction helps community

Katikati Lions Club members taking part in the Steptoe auction. It’s a win-win situation. Drop off your introduced a garage sale.” unwanted goods and help out the local The club receives items from the community. The Katikati Lions Club’s public at its depot behind the Caltex recent teptoe auction sa an over o station every Saturday morning, of unwanted furniture, including chairs, including collectibles that usually attract tables, mattresses and bookshelves arrive buyers from Auckland who arrive with at its storage container drop-off centres. trailers. Items go to the highest bidder, This year the club raised around all goods are sold as is, where is and $18,000 from the annual event, which there are no refunds. will be distributed to organisations and “The public gets rid of goods they no individuals in the community needing longer require, we have an enjoyable help. “The Katikati Lions Club was day, people score bargains they are formed in November 1970 and realised happy with, and we get funds that we needed to have a major fundraising enable us to help our community and activity,” says club member Zin Allen. individuals in so many ways,” says Zin. “We found that auctions of donated For more information go to: goods seemed to be popular and then www.lionsclubs.org.nz

Spelling out bad news for the hard working public Businesses are worried about Labour’s plans to wind back the clock on industrial relations and pit employers against employees, and quite rightly so. These planned reforms will mean fewer jobs for New Zealanders and less competitive businesses – both of which spell bad news for hard working families trying to get ahead. Already under this government we’ve seen thousands of workers across New Zealand go on strike or announce their intentions to – a stark contrast to the relative

stability of the previous National government. The unions are clearly feeling emboldened by this government, who recklessly over-promised in opposition and are woefully under-delivering. This increase in strike action should come as a serious worry to New Zealanders. Escalating strike action will make it tougher to do business and harder for Kiwis to access the critical public services, like surgeries, they need. Our economy will slow, and that’s going to have an impact

on New Zealanders’ quality of life. All of this will only worsen when Labour passes its changes to employment law. he hole country beneﬁts when our businesses have the conﬁdence to gro , employ more staff and boost wages, but this government’s policies are doing exactly the opposite and will just slow the economy down.

Bay junior rugby heads come together

unior rugby’s ﬁnest from throughout the Bay of Plenty will assemble in Rotorua this weekend for the 77th ai itchell tournament, a ﬁ ture on the Bay calendar since 1938. Three teams from Tauranga and two from the Sulphur City have joined representatives from Te Puke, Whakatane, Opotiki, Galatea and Rangitaiki at Rotorua Boys’ High School to compete for the prestigious title.

The Te Puke team are the reigning champions after their 26-21 defeat of auranga West in last year’s final emi finals for the top eight teams are from 10am on Saturday, July 7, while all teams will be involved in finals matches from am on Sunday, July 8. The tournament culminates with the grand final at pm on otorua oys’ igh chool’s field one

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Panacea for loneliness is a good chat Two men thrown together – one by circumstance and need, the other by compassion and a life decision made around 40 years ago.

He was buddied up with Ray by the Salvation Army’s senior visiting service – someone to pop in on Ray once a week to chat and to ward off loneliness before it came visiting. “I come in after three for an hour, then leave when it’s dark,” says Ian, “and we still haven’t run out of things to talk about he time ies

Every week they sit and blather about this, prattle about that, babble and chatter. It’s just stuff – blokes’ stuff. It’s about friendship and quality of life, but Stuff to discuss deﬁnitely not politics Ian was chosen because he shares “That doesn’t come into it,” says Ray a farming background with Ray. von Blaramberg, who’s into his tenth The word farming is a cue for decade, living at home in Matua and both men to spontaneously high walking or driving every day (“of ﬁve hey played for the same course I still have my licence!”). He team. Ian worked for stock also has an encyclopedic memory. and station agents Wright He spills dates, names, events Stephenson, now PGG and anecdotes at will.And he Wrightson – as the men later goes to the mobile library discovered, the Whanganui every Tuesday. company that looked after “It’s the best damned thing Ray’s parents’ farm. Ray rode that’s hit this town,” he says. horses to school and worked And as they say, good farms. So when they sit down friends, good books, and a in the depths of suburbia, The power of conversation – chatting sleepy conscience make for an the two men talk shearing, mates Ian Bateman and Ray von ideal life. they talk fencing and breaking Blaramberg. Photo: Sharnae Hope. horses. “And aerial top Leaves a very big gap dressing and travel,” says Ray. But eight months ago, Ray was parted from his good The Salvation Army’s senior services programme is a friend, his best friend, and his wife of 55 years – Elsa free service arranging support to improve quality of life Marjatta von Blaramberg. With her went Ray’s ideal and social well-being of lonely or socially isolated older life. “I was lost - she left a very big gap.” people. It brings people like Ian and Ray together. As if he needs reminding, a box of her ashes are up on the shelf in Ray’s living room, along with the order The scourge of loneliness of service. “From The Land of the Midnight Sun to Loneliness, it’s reported, is one of the biggest causes The Land of the Long White Cloud” it reads. of depression and early death. Elsa was Finnish. “So we will spread some of her British research shows two million people over 65 ashes at sea. It was her wish to go home by sea.” live by themselves – and one million would not speak And this is where the other bloke, the other half of to anybody over the course of a month. the conversation, the other half of the blather and Loneliness means different things to different people. banter, steps in. He’s Ian Bateman.

But the messages the Salvation Army are getting include a sense of loss of purpose, a lack of social contact, increased dependency, a lack of stimulation and distraction and a lack of joy. And they’re hearing comments like: “I have nothing to look forward to” or: “Most of my friends have died”. Here in New Zealand, a university report suggests more than 15,000 frail, elderly people are burdened with loneliness e uating to one in ﬁve older people. Ray von Blaramberg, the man with the grand name, would insist he

isn’t one of those statistics, although he desperately misses his wife. His out-of-town daughter approached the Salvation Army. She would make the daily phone calls to her Dad if the Sallies could drop by and see him. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz “Volunteer Friendship Support for the Elderly” is a free service. If you need a friend, or to become a volunteer, contact Sheryl Duffy-York on: 021 860525, or email: sheryl_ duffy-york@nzf.salvationarmy.org

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Garden and Art Festival plans blossoming This year’s Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival will feature 71 garden stops, and the work of 50 artists will be displayed in gardens and studios on the trail.

enjoy keynote speakers, live music, tasty food and drink, exhibitions, workshops, displays and concept gardens. All of this will add to the colour, excitement and wide-spread appeal.” Early bird tickets for the BOP Garden and Art Festival are now selling at $58.50 for a four-day pass, Festival director Marc Anderson and $31 for onesays at least 15 new gardens will day entry. be introduced to the festival. A further discount Some gardeners have featured at $55 and before, but they have moved $29.75 is available properties and will showcase for TrustPower new gardens. They include customers, as TECT Tauranga landscape designer is a festival funder. Michelle McDonnell and Gael As of August 1, Blaymires, formerly of Looking general ticket prices House Garden in the Papamoa will be $65 for a Hills, who’s now developing a four-day pass and spectacular new garden in $35 for a one-day Te Puke. pass. Service and Old favourites will also credit card fees will Melody Downie’s feature again, such as Heather artwork will featu apply for all tickets. re at the Loughlin’s Amberwood. festival. Garden and Art This year the festival hub moves from Trail tickets include The Lakes to Tauranga Historic Village. All the free entry to Bloom in the Bay. action, other than the garden and art trail itself, will Early bird ticket holders will receive festival packs be held at the hub under the banner of Bloom in in September. These will include their four-day pass, the Bay. The village features interesting and versatile a directory of gardens and artists, a map and other event spaces, both indoors and outdoors. relevant information. There will be the option of “Bloom in the Bay will be held over the November picking up the packs or having them couriered. 15-18 festival dates and anyone can come and soak Tickets will be available through Ticketek, the up the creative atmosphere,” says Marc. aycourt bo ofﬁce and the festival ebsite at “The site will be a place where everyone can www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz

‘Any-fin’ is possible these school holidays activities such as face painting, treasure hunts and colouring-in competitions. Children who complete the workshop will take home a certiﬁcate at the end to proudly display on their wall or fridge. So pop in to Animates on July 12 and July 19 at 11am and 2pm. Although bookings aren’t required, it is advisable to arrive early. For more information visit animates co n

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If you’re looking for activities to keep the kids busy these holidays, check out some of these: The Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions are returning to Baycourt from July 6-15, with around 900 young people competing in Highland dancing, tap dancing, modern dance, ballet, instrumental, piano, singing, speech and drama. There are three sessions a day open to the public for a gold coin donation of $2 for adults and $1 for children, payable at the Addison Theatre door on the day. Skateschool is offering four public roller skating sessions at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre over the holidays. The sessions will run from 1pm-3pm on Monday, July 9, Thursday, July 12, Monday, July 16 and Thursday, July 19. Skates and protective gear are provided.

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inspired by Cat Thompson's ceramic artwork ‘I cede to you’. Thompson’s work is featured in The Miles Art Awards 2018 exhibition. The sessions cost $20 and are available from Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 20 in speciﬁc age group sessions o book visit www.artgallery.org.nz/book

The cost is $10 each or $35 for a family pass pectators and under fives attend free. All ages and abilities welcome. Impact Gym Sport Academy is offering a gymnastics holiday programme at ASB Arena at Baypark for children who want to have a go at gymnastics or for those that are already doing gymnastics and wish to fine tune their skills The three-hour sessions cost $20 and consist of orking through five stations of gymnastic activities. For session times and bookings visit: www. impactgymsport. co.nz/holidayprogramme

Katikati will have a free Whanau Fun Day Out on Wednesday, July 18 from 10.30am-1.30pm at Katikati Rugby Club on Fairview Road. Organised by the Katikati Under 6 Action Group, the kids expo will provide an opportunity to meet your community services as well as take part in face-painting, games and activities. Food stalls will be available and there will be spot prizes and give-aways.

Children aged four to 12 years can attended an ‘Art for Miles’ workshop at the Tauranga Art Gallery to create a sculptural portrait from unﬁred clay,

Get along to your local library for some free holiday fun with Tauranga Libraries. Starthemed activities are available for children aged three-to-10, and a coding workshop, Moon Hack, is available for the over-eights. To register pop into your local library, call: 07 577 7177 or visit: library.tauranga.govt.nz

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An evolution in food and beverage culture David Stanway is co-owner and manager of Tauranga’s new bar, The Barrel Room, located at 26 Wharf Street in the city. With more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry he has witnessed an evolution as to what we choose to eat and drink. s a ualiﬁed chef and an experienced brewer he has a passion

for avour and balance, particularly in regard to beer. Coming from Christchurch where he played a key role in the growth of the craft beer market, he is super excited to see what develops here.

innovation and passion New Zealanders are known for, the results are truly outstanding. o longer conﬁned to a choice of s eet bro n ales or mild, characterless lagers it has never been a better time to be a beer lover. My column will bring the news and views from the brewing industry to you. I’ll review beers and ciders, look at the various styles, touch on food matching and advise on events both locally and nationwide. These events are great fun and offer a unique insight into the brewing industry. We have a ‘Meet the Brewer with McLeod’s’ event coming up at The Barrel Room on Wednesday, July 11 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $25 per person including drinks and nibbles. I’ll be addressing what exactly a craft beer is and taking a look at the ‘dark side’ in the next column.

Life is constantly evolving, keeping things interesting, as we strive to understand the old wisdom while seeking out the new. Our food and beverage culture has mirrored this change. We can now enjoy a myriad of food choices using ingredients and in uences from around the orld The same goes for our beverage choices. New Zealand is taking on the world, whether it be our amazing sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, or our delicious roasted coffee beans and highly-skilled baristas. This is led by the passion of our producers and the desire of our people to seek, elevate and en oy avours Now is the time for our brewers to shine. Our climate grows amazing hops, superb barley and we have the best water in the world. If we couple that with the

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Latest Fashion Looks

Davidson’s delivers

Inspired by the classic travel bag, RAINS’ Weekend Bag has one spacious main compartment. Made from a waterresistant fabric ith a matte ﬁnish and completed ith adjustable straps, carabiner details and snap buttons, this true RAINS classic is a stylish yet practical bag. Look for yourself at Davidsons, 43 Spring St, or online at: www.davidsons.co.nz

Keeping in-style this winter

Does your winter wardrobe need an update? Discover the key pieces range from Moochi, a selection of tried and true favourites that you’ll reach for time and time again. This Sharpened Blazer is available in store at 21 Devonport Rd, or online at www.moochi.co.nz

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She is Anne and he was Valentin. Long story. Love story. 'Birdy'; handmade spectacle frame from the Jura mountain villages in France. Titanium & acetate, these little doublebridge beauties personify a very modern take on a very historic design. Pop in to Blur Eyecare to see the latest in eyewear fashion at 46 Spring St or online at www.blureyecare.co.nz

Unique sparkle

Looking for something different? Stunning designs with coloured gemstones are a specialty at Hammon Diamond e eller Whether subtle or dramatic, you ill al ays ﬁnd something different. These rings are available for purchase from Hammon Diamond Jeweller, pop in at 16 Grey St, or visit them online at www.hammonjeweller.co.nz

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Minuteman has moved to 1 Devonport Road, at the bottom next to the roundabout, with a convenient loading zone for our customers outside. Minuteman is locallyowned and operated and has been in downtown Tauranga for over 35 years. Rangi Tamati has been the manager of the town branch for nearly 20 years. Rangi prides himself on quality workmanship and is a people person who’s always smiling. “We are number one for shoe repairs, key cutting, locksmithing and engraving,” he says. “We can also be found at Bayfair Mall, at 633 Cameron Road and we’re soon opening at The Crossing.”

Treasured handmade items

Whether you’re looking for a stylish fashion accessory to match your outﬁt, a practical satchel for work or some luggage for your next holiday, Unique Leather and Luggage has got the bag for you. Unique Leather and Luggage is one of the oldest established businesses in downtown Tauranga, and offers highquality leather goods ranging from wallets and fashion handbags, to portfolio cases, satchels, weekend bags and luggage in a large range of shapes and sizes. Owner Les Duncan offers a friendly and courteous service and a vast knowledge of the latest luggage styles and trends to help you navigate your way through styles and size to suit your budget.

Knitted wear and wooden toys have become treasured items that can be passed down from generation to generation. Purple Patch sell wooden furniture and toys, dolls’ clothes, patchwork quilts, knitted toys, blankets and baby clothes, crocheted coat hangers, wheat bags, handmade cards and bookmarks. Purple Patch goods are sold ‘on behalf’ through the retail store, ith a percentage of sales used to cover e penses ny proﬁt at the end of the year is donated to local charities. Purple Patch is located at 55 Grey Street and is open Monday to Friday, from 9am-4.30pm, and Saturday from 9.30am-1pm. For more information phone: 07 578 2896.

Promote yourself!

EmbroidMe Tauranga is located at 78 First Avenue and is part of New Zealand’s largest uniforms and promotional products group. EmbroidMe create an impact for teams, individuals or businesses through customised uniforms and apparel bearing a name, image, brand, logo or message. “We achieve this through embroidery, screenprinting, promotional items and corporate gifts for businesses of all sizes,” says director Steve Smith. “We have a showroom which is fully-stocked with samples and on-site production facilities, making us your one-stop shop for marketing your brand.” o ﬁnd out ho mbroid e can help get your brand noticed, contact Steve or Debbie on: 07 220 9988 or email: tauranga@embroidme.co.nz

Reading through the school holidays

Through the door, down the carpet, up the back and around the corner – come and discover our colourful children’s area. It’s full to the brim with books from local, national and international authors. Books A Plenty has books for babies, books for teens and everything in between. In addition to all these exciting stories, they also have a large educational stand, sho ing off our non ﬁction titles here you can uncover such diverse topics as impossible inventions or the secret orld of butter ies “We’re especially proud to show off two new local publications on the Mauao legend, a must-have for Tauranga kids,” says Books a Plenty’s Chris Baskett. Around the corner again and they have another nook full of books for holiday activities – perfect for the holidays!

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When looking for somewhere to host a milestone birthday, family gathering, business function or wedding, No.1 The Strand is the place to celebrate. Built in 1883, the former Bonded Warehouse offers a unique, historic venue for weddings, meetings and social occasions in a relaxed atmosphere. No.1 The Strand is an ideal location for photography backdrops inside and out, with many options including remarkable brick archways, heritage road frontage, courtyard, railway line, wharf and waterfront. And don’t forget about the rose gardens just a stone’s throw away. So for a relaxed, stress-free get-together, feel free to call and discuss any ideas and themes with staff at No.1 The Strand.

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PROJECT UPDATE July 2018

Constructing new city-bound on and off ramps It’s been a busy few months on the Bay Link project with the major focus being on service relocation and constructing the on and off ramps for city-bound traffic on the Bayfair flyover. Carrying out seamless service relocation and installation has been a critical project milestone. Gas, water, telecommunications, power, sewer and stormwater services are all below ground, so this work has to be completed before any of the above ground work can begin. It’s vital that services are maintained to the nearby businesses and communities with little disruption. The team have used various techniques to do this, including drilling tunnels underground to pull cables through, and digging trenches or excavating areas to move services across, and with it all happening below ground it’s somewhat difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see the progress that has been made. The other major focus is on preparing the ground for the city-bound on and off ramps for the Bayfair flyover, and the new local road

city-bound lanes. The site has been a hive of activity with six diggers, three rollers, two water carts, one dump truck and a grader working on the site. These new lanes are being prepared for the traffic switch later this year, where the city-bound traffic will be moved across so work can begin in the existing lanes. A lot of the work has also been affecting the local roads, particularly Matapihi Road. This has been a tricky site as access to Owens Place, local businesses and Home Zone needs to be retained, as well as access for pedestrians and cyclists across SH2. The project team has been working with Tauranga City Council on ways to improve flow through the area. The upcoming work will be to widen the road, and install new kerbing and a footpath. Thank you for your patience while we carry out the work through here.

Get me home safe. Slow down.

The Baypark to Bayfair Link is designed to reduce congestion and improve safety by separating local and state highway traffic, and improve walking and cycling connections. The key features include the construction of two flyovers and improvements to the SH29A and Truman Lane roundabout, and the SH2 and Maunganui-Girven roads roundabout.

Get me home safe. Slow down. A 50km/h temporary speed restriction is in place for the duration of the project for the safety of drivers and their passengers, and also for the safety of people working on the project. Please slow down, stay focused and drive to the conditions. We will be running a local advertising campaign, using CPB Contractors’ project team members, to reinforce this message. Vehicle activated speed signs will be installed to monitor motorists’ speed through the construction site. From 16 July, these screens will be activated to flash the speed an approaching vehicle’s travelling at.

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Construction of the SH2 and SH29A flyover. This will take SH29A traffic over the railway line and the Te Maunga intersection.

Construction of the Bayfair flyover. This will take SH2 traffic up and over the Maunganui-Girven roads roundabout.

Work on the new signalised Maunganui-Girven roads roundabout will begin, and paths, landscaping and design features installed. Landscaping and urban design will take place once construction is complete.

The project is expected to be complete.

Work on shared cycling and walking paths will begin. Sections of the footpaths will be completed throughout the project.

Stormwater drainage installation and utility service relocation on Matapihi Road

Stone column ground improvement

Ground improvement works for the new flyovers will begin this month in the form of stone columns. Installing stone columns involves putting vertical columns of stone (gravel) into the ground. This is done using a crane with specialist vibrating equipment attached to create vertical columns in the ground, moving the sand to make way for the stone.

typically quick to construct and do not require dewatering or excavation. As a result it’s quite a ‘clean’ process, with little waste.

Each hole is relatively small and quick to complete. More than 3,500 columns will be constructed throughout the site to take the weight of the flyovers. The stone columns push against the surrounding ground, making it more dense and enabling the ground to support the weight of the on and off ramps that will be built on top.

• If you put all the stone columns end to end from the project site they would reach Waihi Beach (approximately 63km).

Stone columns are well suited for sandy soils and help limit the consequences of future liquefaction during an earthquake. They are

• The stone column method, which uses gravity and vibration, was invented in Germany in 1958.

Facts on the stone column work for this project:

• The stone columns will cover more than one and a half rugby fields and use enough gravel to fill eight Olympic-size swimming pools

Keeping you informed

Ghost marking trial success

Vibration monitoring

CPB Contractors have found a solution to remove old line markings

Nearby residents can expect some vibration during the pavement and stone column works. We will make every effort to minimise the impact of noise and vibration during the project. Regular vibration monitoring ensures works are carried out within Tauranga City Council’s consent conditions. If you have any concerns, please contact us.

through the project area and eliminate ‘ghost marking’. When traffic is moved temporarily and new line markings are installed, the existing line markings are removed or blanked out. However, when the road is wet or the sun is at certain angles the old line markings can sometimes still be visible - often referred to as ‘ghost marking’. This can be confusing to road users. CPB trialled various methods, including black paint, clay, sand and water mix, and hydro blasting, to completely remove the lines. Their most effective option was a combination of line grinding and hydro blasting at a lower pressure, which will be used as and when needed throughout the project site.

As part of our no surprises approach, we want to keep the community and road users as up to date as possible.

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Baypark to Bayfair Link

PROJECT UPDATE July 2018

Get me home safe. Slow down.

An example from our upcoming advertising campaign

SH29A TE MAUNGA FLYOVER

What’s happening and when…

Works continue in preparation for construction of the new north-bound off ramp

from September 2018

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Construction of the Bayfair flyover. This will take SH2 traffic up and over the Maunganui-Girven roads roundabout.

The project is expected to be complete.

Work on shared cycling and walking paths will begin. Sections of the footpaths will be completed throughout the project.

Stormwater drainage installation and utility service relocation on Matapihi Road

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typically quick to construct and do not require dewatering or excavation. As a result it’s quite a ‘clean’ process, with little waste.

• If you put all the stone columns end to end from the project site they would reach Waihi Beach (approximately 63km).

Stone columns are well suited for sandy soils and help limit the consequences of future liquefaction during an earthquake. They are

• The stone column method, which uses gravity and vibration, was invented in Germany in 1958.

Facts on the stone column work for this project:

• The stone columns will cover more than one and a half rugby fields and use enough gravel to fill eight Olympic-size swimming pools

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ho ing spectacled support ith a stunning selfie A local Tauranga optometrist is helping to end avoidable blindness in the acific in an unusual ay by sharing a selfie The team at Specsavers Tauranga is encouraging locals to post a ‘#LoveGlasses’ selfie earing their favourite frames to celebrate their spec style and confidence For each picture shared, $1 will be donated by Specsavers to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ to support the charity’s inspiring ork in the acific Specsavers Tauranga co-owner Max Drennan says: “#LoveGlasses is about New Zealanders embracing their specs style whilst working to ensure that everyone in the acific has access to the

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Reducing sugar key to reversing type 2 diabetes n eight point plan to reverse the tide of sugar consumption has been proposed by a New Zealand health expert in a bid to address the type diabetes epidemic rofessor rant choﬁeld, of uckland niversity of echnology, has co authored a report on the science against sugar’ alongside two leading international e perts on obesity They are advocating the plan to reverse the epidemic ithin three years “ e ealand has the third highest rate of obesity in the orld, says rant “ here is no doubt that sugar in our diet causes us harm “ ugar is making us fat and sick It’s rotting our children’s teeth and causing a diabetes epidemic “The question is, what are we going to do about it? “ he affordability, accessibility and acceptability of sugar is one of the unsolved problems of our time “What e’re offering is a focused eight point solution to reverse the tide orld ide It’s time to treat sugar and the industry that promotes it as a public health threat The recommendations include taxes on all sugary foods, labelling of sugar in teaspoons rather than grams and establishing healthy eating and physical activity as separate and independent public health goals he e perts are also calling for a ban on sugar fuelled loss leading in supermarkets, sponsorship of sporting events by companies associated ith sugary products, and advertising of sugary drinks on television as ell as on demand services In addition, it proposes government food subsidies should be discontinued and policy ought to prevent all dietetic organisations from accepting money or endorsing companies that market processed foods The report states that, much like tobacco, evidence of sugar being uni uely harmful to humans has been supressed for decades “In the sugar ta debate, sugar is seen as a small component cause of obesity and poor health, says rant

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Shift to smaller vehicles showing in registration stats Higher petrol prices may have resulted in a slight shift to smaller vehicles with the SUV medium and SUV compact segments coming in ﬁrst and third in the latest vehicle registration statistics. New vehicle registrations were down 8.2 per cent (1313 units) to 15,172 vehicles in June 2018, down on June 2017 but still the second strongest month of June ever. Year to date, the market is marginally up by 0.5 per cent (428 units compared to the ﬁrst si months of 2017. Registrations of 9725 passenger and SUV vehicles for the month of June were down 456 units on June 2017, a decrease of 4.5 per cent, and registrations of 5447 commercial vehicles were also down for the month, by 357 units on June 2017. The SUV medium segment came in as the top segment

for the month of June with 18 per cent market share. This was closely followed by the pickup chassis cab ith 17 per cent of the market, and the SUV compact with 13 per cent market share. The Motor Industry Association has received many inquiries on whether higher fuel prices have resulted in people purchasing smaller vehicles or more electric vehicles. “Based on the results to end of June there appears to be a slight shift to smaller vehicles with the SUV medium and SUV compact segments coming in ﬁrst and third, says avid ra ford Toyota was the overall market leader with 16 per cent market share followed by Ford with 11 per cent and Holden with eight per cent.

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Recycling mobiles for cleaner beaches Lyon O’Neale Arnold is helping to save the planet, one mobile phone at a time. he auranga la firm’s Willo treet office is a collection point for RE:MOBILE - New Zealand’s only accredited mobile phone recycling scheme, and they’re urging people to donate any unwanted phones to help clean up our beaches and waterways. Managed by the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum, RE:MOBILE collects and recycles unwanted mobile devices in partnership with 2degrees, Spark, Vodafone and SwapKit, contributing a share of profits to the charity ustainable oastlines Sustainable Coastlines, which last year collected over 80 tonnes of waste from beaches and planted around 20,000 native trees beside waterways, has dedicated the month of June to ‘World Environment 2018’, with an emphasis on recycling mobile phones. Phones received are graded and have their data and SIM cards removed and destroyed. Those that can still be used are refurbished and sold as lowcost handsets to places like Africa and Asia, while the remainder are broken down and recycled in an environmentally friendly way.

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Re ‘Vale Dame Susan’ (The Weekend Sun, June 29). I am probably as well placed as any to comment on Dame Susan’s biases, if they indeed exist. As past chair of Auckland Regional Migrants Services Support Trust, (ARMS) of which Dame Susan is our patron, and as chair of Te Tuinga Whanau Support Services Trust (TTW) in Tauranga Moana, I have had extensive dealings with our Dame. She is extraordinarily valued by the multiple cultures that we deal with at ARMS, and indeed, seen as a champion for our

Palms going for ‘unneeded’ park

Whatever got into our elected representatives and their overpaid minions in TCC to desecrate the centre of our village (The Mount) by removing most of the old majestic phoenix palms and the central car parking area? They are replacing these with a much unneeded park. This is an adult village and there are very good parks at both ends of the old commercial area and very accessible beaches down both sides. All this work at not inconsiderable expense to the ratepayers! Will these council idiots ever stop frittering away ratepayers’ hard-earned funds? A Gawith, Mount Maunganui.

migrants, particularly migrant women. At TTW where our ‘client’ base is overwhelmingly Maori, she has fronted to many of our functions and been extremely well-received by the very varied group of people that attend these functions, both rich, but mostly poor. Dame S says it as it is, and if that means jolting a few of the privileged in our communities, so be it. The minorities and disconnected that ARMS and TTW deal with on a daily basis don’t really know about letters to the editor to defend our treasured Dame, who really doesn’t need defending. B Bryant, Chair, Te Tuinga Whanau Support Services Trust.

Penance for false insurance claim After reading Rogers Rabbits ‘Burn and bust’ false insurance claim (The Weekend Sun, June 29) I thought I’d share my family story. In the 1940s my naughty or egian grandfather set ﬁre to his kitchen to claim insurance money. This deed played heavily on my very religious grandmother’s conscience. Eventually, in fear of going to hell she went to confession and told of her knowledge of this undesirable act. For penance, she was instructed to put 50 shillings in the donation box at church each week for six months. She was then assured of a forgiveness from the ‘Almighty’. G Hemsley, Katikati.

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Is your house on fire mate? In response to P Burrell’s letter re SH2 (The Weekend Sun, June 29). Hell yes! You are so right! There is nothing wrong with the road. The problem lies with the drivers. Thank goodness I don’t have to drive that road very often, but I was driving to Waihi Beach on Saturday, driving at the speed limit when some bloke in a big SVU felt the need to drive up my exhaust. What is it with men and their need to go as fast as possible? Is your house on ﬁre mate ome on guys! There are plenty of

places to overtake and places where slowing down is necessary. For those out there not sure, slowing down is when you put your foot on the brake and reduce your speed. In regards to M Houghton’s letter, you were nearly in an accident due to bad driving, not because the road needs upgrading. I would never normally write letters to the paper but these two letters spurred me into action! Would everyone just slow the heck down! C Keane, Greerton.

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After Long Term Plan considerations by Tauranga ity councillors the trusty old rubber stamp as added last week. It appears rates will increase some three to 20 per cent per annum depending how lucky/unlucky you are over three years. Desperate councillors chose to navigate the rates mineﬁeld in an aloof fashion, on one side, desperate to appease their masters (spendaholic council staff) and self-interest groups, on the other, to hide the truth from ratepayers of hat’s coming The political game here is simply about how much rate increase can be imposed whilst retaining a warm comfy seat. The shortfall becomes mushrooming debt to pay later. That is done to avoid the public backlash from linking spending with rate increases. This is simply ‘spend now, pay later’ and can only end badly for ratepayers In three to years debt ill be much higher than now. Debt at three times now in 10 years means about three times more rates. Small increases now means large increases later. aipara istrict ouncil follo ed this same path – no accountability, no transparency – and behind closed doors debt doubled, commissioners arrived and immediately rates doubled. It’s then too late to change anything. I Stevenson, Tauranga (Abridged).

Excellent care at Tauranga Hospital ecently auranga ospital conﬁrmed my worst suspicions about New Zealand’s health system. That is, most of what we hear about it is negative, whereas most of what happens is good but we don’t hear about it. After 10 days in various departments of Tauranga Hospital I can honestly say their care was excellent. So often staff went out of their way, including orderlies, cleaners, physiotherapists, nurses, doctors and more. Their expertise, encouragement, patience, humour, good food and greatly helped me Since my stays I’ve been equally impressed with the Transit Lounge (for patients being discharged), the St John shuttle service, and the district nurses. How about more appreciation for our hard-working, talented, devoted healthcare workers? E Walker, Hairini.

I congratulate Simon Bridges for sticking to his principles and not being swayed by the many Kiwis who think climate change is a hoax (page 13, The Weekend Sun, June 29). It is really great that he has brought the National Party to work on a bilateral policy to address the problem. I must confess though that I have sympathies with those who think it is a hoax. Life would be so much simpler if it was. However, we must get together and face the undeniable facts that are coming at us from so many directions. The good news is that the government is wanting our views on how they should be addressing climate change ith the ero arbon ill and hat the limate ommission should be doing, so go to mfe.govt.nz/have-your-say-zero-carbon, or simply oogle ero carbon bill’ and ﬁnd out ho you can give your views. The deadline is July 19. G Southon, Gate Pa. The Weekend Sun welcomes letters and photographs from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum), supplied with full name and contact details. Photos are best in high resolution, jpeg format.

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Word of the apostles should stir you Perhaps you believe in Christ as your Saviour but have limited involvement with other Christians. Maybe some obstacle has hindered you from the blessing of sharing your love and talents with your brethren in the church and from being likewise blessed in return. The Apostle John wrote that we know we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren and by this we know love, because He laid down His life for us.

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And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren (1 John 3:14 and 16). He also recorded Jesus’ command in John 13:34-35 that his disciples must love each other as He loved them, and that this was the sign for all to know who his true followers were. Paul likened the church to a body where the eye cannot say to the hand I have no need of you (1 Corinthians 12:12-26) thereby emphasising how much each of us need our brethren and the benefits of the diverse gifts e all have to share for the benefit of the hole body There are many small groups around who would greatly benefit from your gifts and abilities Here, at Church of God’s Love (7th day), a gospel-focused church still in the warm and friendly home group stage, we certainly would. Today I share with you the words of these two apostles to stir you up to play your important role in the church body and to enjoy warm and nurturing Christian fellowship. David Kidd - Church of God’s Love (7th Day)

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We learn that church attendance has plummeted, and that only 33 per cent of people in Aotearoa identify with the Christian faith. How sad that the church seems to have lost its place in society. Or has it? Sometimes people lament the present lack of a united voice from the churches on moral issues and in public debate, in contrast to the centuries when they have made strong statements on what was considered to be wicked and evil. In New Zealand today, there are people from many cultures holding different values and perspectives. Even within our church communities, e find ourselves holding divergent views on many issues, so it can be impossible to speak with a united voice. However, that doesn’t stop us from speaking. Jesus told his followers that they were to be like salt and light. A meal can be very bland and tasteless without salt, and a room very dark without light. However, when salt is included in food, it brings out the avour When light shines, it illuminates one facet of an object. Maybe Jesus was encouraging us to permeate our communities just as salt pervades a meal, and to share our perspectives as a candle ame brightens a room. How we do this needs to be consistent with our understanding of who Jesus was, so that e speak ith humility as ell as confidence, and listen with openness as well as respect. Christians still have a place in society. et’s find it Viv Whimster - Wesley, Tauranga Methodist Parish

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School bands and a bass called Beatrice I don't have a lot of connective tissue for this week's column.

I really don't know where to start with Stephen. is ebsite puts it this ay “ tephen is pretty much just your average Melbourne-based singing/song writing/double bass playing choir leader with a passion for keyboards, drum kit, pygmy am sessions, ash mobs, and pointlessly grandiose male singing projects.”

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But what I've got are many interesting and eclectic gigs, which have nothing to tie them together other than that they're happening here in the Bay. So excuse the upcoming shortage of segues, let's just hoe in... First up, let's have a quick look at this A cappella weekend, when there's a really coolis last tour of e ealand sounding showcase happening at Totara (earlier this year), which sadly Street, MauaoPAC's performance venue at didn't get to Tauranga, was with the Mount. the Spooky Men's Chorale, a dozen This Sunday, July 8 there's a free concert or so genre-bending a cappella arranged jointly by Totara Street and The Station singers described as “a captivating combination 105.4FM. This is a culmination of a series of shows at of Visigothic bravado, absurdist humour and eyeThe Station, which is housed on Devonport Road at moistening tenderness.” I have absolutely no idea what he'll do live with a the back of record shop/cafe Vinyl Destination. The shop is pretty well sign-written so you're double bass (and unlikely to miss it. Jack). The shows comprised various school bands What I can and were held as Sunday tell you is that Sessions at the radio Jack is also a member of the station, the final one being Sarah Spicer. last Sunday morning chorale, that which featured three they promise bands from Year 7-8 from a “highly Papamoa College. charming A selection of these collection of school acts will be songs, some putting on a full concert moody, some highlighting the Sunday funky, and Session bands from term some downright t o he final line up ridiculous”, and has yet to be, er, finalised that the bass is but French Doors from called Beatrice. Otumoetai College, That's on Fletcher Oxford from Tauranga Boys' Thursday, July College, Tenneille Anne from Katikati and 12. Doors 7pm, Three Quarters Late from Bethlehem are show 7.30pm, definitely confirmed, alongside ovi, mily tickets $15 on Steven Taberner. Ardern and Good Stuff. the door. This is all-ages of course and will be Also next supervised. weekend, SwissIf you want to see Tauranga's rock stars of tomorrow, Kiwi electro-folk raconteur Andre Manella, who goes this is the place to go. Doors 4pm, show 4.30pm. under the moniker Sonic Delusion, is in town for a brief series of gigs. alling his music “ oo funky for folk and too folky Vinyl destination for funk” Andre will be breaking out his well-worn There's been a lot happening at Vinyl Destination loop pedal to do that looping thang by spontaneously and I'm pleased to report that the Corben Simpson/ creating layers of rhythm, tone and vocals. Maurice Greer gig there went off without the world You can catch him at The Mount's Rising Tide ending. Next Saturday, July 14 Waihi singer Sarah Spicer will be performing. Sarah has had an interesting on Friday, July 13 at 6.30pm, Our Place on Willow Street on Saturday, July 14 at 6.30pm, and playing an musical life, including living and playing in San afternoon gig at Croucher Basecamp on The Strand, rancisco during the s he s a terrific singer and 2pm on Sunday, July 15. All free. should suit the intimate setting. I should also mention that bluesman Mike Garner A couple of days before that there's something a lot has returned from globe-hopping and is getting more left field at the istoric illage In he eople s back to work. You can catch him this Sunday, July Gallery, one of several performing spaces that is part 8 at Croucher Basecamp with percussionist Warren of The Incubator, there will be a visit from eccentric ouston, and ne t unday at ack usty s, pm and Australian Stephen Taberner. The show is called 3pm respectively, again no charge. ‘Stephen Taberner with Double Bass... and Jack’.

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trio of mysterious neon cats ill help light up auranga aterfront as part of auranga ity ouncil’s mid inter celebration, Winter ights Winter ights, from uly he free, all ages event sho cases a spectrum of interactive light installations, live entertainment, food and more over four consecutive nights from pm eon ats ill oin the event for the ﬁrst time after making their debut at the Wellington estival in he other orldly cats, created by olossal,

The Neon Cats will help light up Tauranga waterfront as part of Winter Nights Winter Lights from July 13-16. are inspired by the heshire at and are made from ire, screens and infrared to create an out of this orld e perience uckland lighting designer le andra eaney ill also illuminate the aterfront ith her interactive light installation eep “We created this piece for ivid ydney, here it as on sho for the first time, she says “It’s fascinating to atch people e periencing eep for the first time it’s a pretty special moment and I’m looking for ard to seeing the people of auranga interacting ith it When vie ed from a distance, the installation provides the illusion of suspended light rods bobbing softly and gracefully from side to side “Imagine a school of fish in a deep current, says le andra “ o ever, hen vie ed up close the effect is very different If you alk through eep you ill feel confused and get a sense of intimidation as the large individual lights move ominously above and around you he installation comprises of acrylic tubes, standing four metres tall

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Reflecting on the golden years of jazz A celebrated Kiwi jazz singer and an internationally acclaimed Aussie musician will breathe new life into songs from The Great American Songbook at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre. Baycourt Presents proudly presents Classic Jazz Standards of a Bygone Era starring Ruby Page and Scott Harrison in the Baycourt Addison Theatre on Friday, July 27. Featuring songs from legendary divas such as Doris Day, Judy Garland, Julie London, Peggy Lee and more, Classic Jazz Standards of a Bygone Era will also see Scott perform on both Baycourt’s Mighty Wurlit er theatre organ and agniﬁcent tein ay D-274 grand concert piano. “Scott has a huge following here in Tauranga. “Over the past two decades he’s performed on our Mighty Wurli numerous times and given our community an absolutely fantastic experience,” says Baycourt manager Megan Peacock-Coyle. “It’s always exciting to host Scott, and we are also thrilled to be welcoming Ruby Page who is making her Baycourt debut at Classic Jazz Standards of a Bygone Era.” Scott Harrison has frequently performed on Baycourt’s Wurlitzer organ as a soloist and alongside some of the ﬁnest musicians in auranga since his sold out debut back in Ruby Page, whose professional career spans more

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Saturday 7 July

Antony Warnes/The Incubator Short Story competition. Artist Antony Warnes short story of how people may have engaged or been part of an Incubator experience. Win an original Warnes painting. Everyday until 1 Aug. Arts on Tour, SEED 16th Ave Theatre 7:30pm. Follows four women & the dilemmas of modern reproduction. A drama that’ll have you laughing, a comedy that’ll make you cry. See baycourt.co.nz for more info. Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate Family life with believers who meet and worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. www. BethEl.org.nz, Joel 021 768 043 Cards 500. Interested? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents. Ph Chris 572 3834 Dance Drama Music Tauranga Competitions Festival, Variety Showcase 6th15th July 9am-9pm, 3 sessions a day. Addison Theatre, Baycourt. Gold coin donation. See baycourt.co.nz for more Death Cafe Coffee, cake & spontaneous group led conversations on dying, death & living, Grindz Cafe 1-3pm. Ph Carole 022 068 9183 www.deathcafe.com Dragon Boating Give It A Go paddling sessions held weekly. Sat 8am, Sulphur Point. RSVP by Text to Brooke 022 078 2308 for an info pack. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Lions Moggies Market 2nd Sat of month Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589 LOL Laughter Wellness Blast away the winter chills with laughter. Arataki Community Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 or lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Mount Maunganui Sequence Dance

Sequence & Ballroom Dance at Arataki Centre. Sat 14th 7:30-10:30pm. Sheldon’s Band. Lovely supper. All welcome Entry $7. Ph Erica 576 0578 Mount Maunganui Scottish Society Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to swimming pool complex.) New players & visitors welcome. Coaching available. Ph Fred 544 5088 Petanque At Club Mt Maunganui, Blake Park, Kawaka St. Tuesdays and Saturdays 1pm. All very welcome to try us out. Learn a new sport. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606 Tauranga Social Dance Club Old time & sequence dancing. First Saturday monthly at the Greerton Hall from pm ntry , upper af es Faye 543 3280 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 8 July

Art & Artisan Fair Last Sunday of month indoors at Black Sheep SH2 & Plummers Pt Rd Whakamarama. Original local art art craft artisan products. Art On The Strand Art for Sale. The Strand, Tauranga. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists. Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St. Title “How is Jesus a man & God’s son”. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 BOP Oodle Club Socialise your dog and meet other dog lovers eets ﬁrst Sunday of each month from 2-3pm at Fergusson Park (Beach Road end). All breeds welcome. BOP Orchid Society Auction Te Puke Lodge Hall, 12noon. Plants, pots, books etc. Free entry. All welcome. Fun event. Tea & food provided. Ph 573 9710 Croquet Croquet at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633 Corkers Toastmasters Find Your Voice meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe (upstairs), Owens Place, Mount Maunganui at 2pm. Inquiries to Chrissy 027 296 7939 Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www.mountmainstreet.nz Free Taichi Classes Learn the Art of Taichi, made easy. Absolutely free. Hosted by Richard Johnson .Wu Kwan Chen Taichi. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. 7pm Ph Richard 021 0236 5472

Golden Oldies Rugby

Golden Oldies rugby needs you. Tauranga Old Stars needs new players. For fun games, post match celebrations & social activities email taurangaoldstars@gmail.com for more info Historic Village Market Great market every 1st & 3rd Sunday from 8am-12 pm at 17th Ave. Fruit & veg, crafts, tools, food, plants, clothes & paintings. Home Hosting & Travel Go to thefriendshipforce.org or attend one of our meetings or coffee mornings to learn more about Friendship Forces home hosting program. Ph 022 011 4776 Judo Tournaments 8th/9th, National Seconday/Intermediate Champs + Tauranga Judo “Fun Day”. Aquinas Action Centre, Pyes Pa Road from 9:30am. Free Admission Maketu Market Maketu Market is held every 3rd & 5th Sunday of the month at Maketu Village Green. 7am-12pm. Pat 021 447 420 or Fennis 027 428 2862 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-

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Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday

monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117

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 Roll Up’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 & Thursdays 1:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Long Walks Group Mount Maunganui/Papamoa walk. Meet outside Coffee Club at front of Bayfair shops 8am. 15km walk. Starting point varies each week. Ph Sue 021 925 971 or see facebook.

Monday 9 July

Achieve Toastmasters Find your voice meets 1st 3rd & 5th Monday of month at St Stephens hurch all rookﬁeld at 7:30pm. Ph Frank/Chrissy 07 543 9493 Age Concern Cards 500 Every Monday except Public Holidays 9:30am at ge oncern fﬁce, a Fraser Street. $2 donation. Ph 578 2631 Aglow Mt Maunganui Guest speaker, Ria van Rooyen, an internationally acclaimed artist, will be sharing on healing & deliverance & miracles today. 7pm, St Andrews Church. Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Badminton Club, Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Mondays 7:309:30pm. Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 9 upwards. Casual players welcome. $8 pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Sue 021 194 4335 www.sporty/taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall every Monday night. 7:30pm start. Names in by 7:15pm. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298 Body+Soul Fitness For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall. 9:15am. Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031 Chess at Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during

school term. Late program 7:30pm onwards. Standard rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning (1st Mon of month) 10am-12noon. $3 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 Gem & Mineral Club Juniors 6pm. Seniors 7:30pm at Club Rooms, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Come & check it out. Ph Bryce 027 695 0606 or www.tgmclub.com

Genealogy Research Assistance

Members of the Papamoa Genealogy Branch of the NZSG will be at Papamoa Library 10am-12noon to assist people with their family history.

Harmony-a-Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Meet 7pm Mondays at Bethlehem Community Church Moffat Rd. Men, you don’t have to be Pavarotti! We will improve your singing. Have some fun. Ph Frank 07 576 3032 Holiday Programs House of Science Tauranga Charitable Trust Robotics School Holiday Programme, 8-13years, Junior Science 5-7 years, Fantastic Physics 8-13 years. For more information www.houseofscience.nz Indoor Bowling St Columba Indoor Bowling Club, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. All playing levels are welcome. 7:30pm start, names in by 7:15pm. Ph Paul 576 6324

Marlin Friendship Club

Meet 2nd Monday of month at Mount Golf Club at 9:45am. Ph David 574 9692 or Helen 572 2993 Oceanside Probus Club Meet 1st Monday of the month at Omanu Golf Club, Matapihi Road, Mount Maunganui, 9:30am. All welcome. Ph Myra-Lou 575 6595 Elaine 575 5044

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon & Wed 14 Norris St. 9:15am10.45am. Tues. St. Marys Hall Cnr. Girven Rd & Marlin St. 9am-10:30am. Ph Jennifer 571 1411 Sequence Dancing To Enjoy Come with a partner to the Norris St Hall Monday & Wednesday 7-10pm & enjoy dancing & making friends. Learners & rusty ones welcome. www. sequencedancing.org.nz Silver Singers Require soprano & bass voices for their choir. Practises at t tephens hapel rookﬁeld ce at 1pm. Ph Pat 579 1036 Tauranga Civic Choir Choir practice 7:30pm Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Enquiries welcome. Ph Heather 575 9092. For info visit taurangacivicchoir.org.nz

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Monday 9:30am. Also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn & share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet & more. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club Second Monday of every month. Juniors 6pm, Seniors 7:30pm, Clubrooms, Historic Village, 17th Ave West. Come & check it out. Ph Bryce 027 695 0606 or

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Tauranga Rocknroll Club Lessons and Social Evening of dancing Mondays at Legion of Frontiersman Hall 165 Elizabeth Street. For enquires, phone Malcolm 027 592 7240 or view www. taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club CARDS 500 Mon &

Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St. (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start.Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. Walk For Wellness Free walking group for people with cancer & their supporters. Departs 9:30am from the green toilets halfway along Pilot Bay. Cancer Society 07 571 2035

Zonta Tauranga Womens’ Organisation Warmly welcomes other like

minded women, meet new friends championing rights of women & girls in our community. Get togethers, dinners/speakers. Suzy 021 266 5044

Tuesday 10 July

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 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 7:30-8:30pm St Peters Anglican Church 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Ladies Service Club

Meet every 2nd Tuesday @ Chapel Cafe for meal & business meeting. Elsewhere on 4th Tuesday for social evening. Ph Denise 027 2846828 www.altrusa. org.nz Beginner Social Dance Class Tues 8pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wednesday, 7:30pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Road. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 or soniahodson@outlook.com BOP Linux Users Group pm ﬁrst Tues of month, L.J.Hooker Cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave. Smarter, safer, faster & FREE. Learn more to take charge of your computer. 578 6024 Cards 500. Interested? Flexible evenings to suit. Ideal for central Tauranga & Mount residents. Ph Chris 572 3834 Cards 500 Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Tues & Thurs 12:30pm. Ph Jack 575 7719 Crafty Craft Group Every Tuesday term time 9am-11am. St Peters Church Spring street. Bring own craft or learn a new one. Shelly 022 3415 082 First Home Buyers Seminar Free. Smart Business Centre, above lighting direct, Bay Central, Tauranga 5:30pm Tuesday 17th. Visit Tammy Goddard-mike Pero Mortgages on Facebook for info on speakers Fitness League Ladies exercise ith eights, oor ork, stretching, dance. Make friends & enjoy. St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai

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Rd, Cherrywood. 9:30-10:30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Greerton Lions Club (mixed) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at Fairway Lounge Tauranga Racecourse 6pm. Ph Bill 543 4424 Inachord Women’s Chorus If you like to sing, dance ,make friends & have fun, join us! Great musical director! 7-9pm Bethlehem Community church, 183 Moffat Road. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659 Judo Moreland Fox Park. 6pm-7pm Juniors/beginners. 7pm-8.30pm Seniors. First 2 lessons free. Living in Harmony SriLanka Sri Lanka culture, art & food. 17th July at St. Enoch Church hall 7-9pm. Bring plate with food for potluck dinner, donations. Ph 571 6419 or Ewa on 027 670 0700 Meet DESMOND Would you like to better manage your type two diabetes? Meet DESMOND. www. diabeteshelp.org.nz Morning Prayer Tuesday-Friday every week 8:30-9am, at 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Julie 0274 205 375 or visit: http://www.communityofstaidan.com/

Mount Morning Badminton

9-11:30am. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792 Otumoetai Tennis Club Midweek Tennis Tues & Thurs. Start time 9am. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoetai. Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues each month 3:30pm-6pm. Faye 543 3280 South City Indoor Bowls Club Night (Championship Triples Post Section Playoff if required) Stroke Support Group 9:30am12pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Great morning tea, games, etc. All stroke survivors welcome! Ph 021 137 6653

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Astronomical Society

When as the ﬁrst ocean created, from where did this water originate. A highly informative documentary. Telescope viewing weather dependent. Fergusson Park Observatory 7:30

Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club

Formerly Probus, meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 1:30pm at Tauranga Citizens Club. Guest speakers, social outings, numerous activities. All welcome. Ph Nancy 543 4468

Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming Percussion band. 7:15-9:15pm.

Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd. Ph Rob 021 232 7185

Tauranga UFO & Paranormal

Monthly meeting 7:30pm in Senior Citizens Hall, 16 Norris St (Use rear door). All welcome. Entry $4 inc light supper. Ph Ian 544 2811 Welcome Bay Lions Club Meet every 2nd Tues monthly, Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd. Dinner meeting 2nd Tuesday of month. Business meeting 4th Tuesday of month. Graham 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 Yoga for Seniors Tuesday 11am. Mount Yoga Studio, 26 Tawa Street,

Mt Maunganui. $7 class. Ph Stephanie 07 575 5630

Wednesday 11 July

Age Concern Walking Group 10am

Briscoes, Chapel St.

Antenatal Services. Free Hei Tiki Pumau, Antenatal programme with kaupapa Maori delivery. Every FIRST and THIRD weeks in the month, over Wed to Friday. Based at Huria Marae Complex. Bowls Indoor Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in 12:45pm. Bring a friend to see if you like it. Ph Nancy 575 4650 Bromeliad Club Meeting Held at the Yacht club Sulphur Point, 12:302:30pm. Speaker Roger Allen will discuss plant propagation. Monthly plant Nidulariums. Good sales table. Visitors welcome CAP Money Course A revolutionary FREE money management course that teaches budgeting skills with a simple system that really works. Wed & Thurs. For info Carlene 021 241 3671 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm sharp. Ph Michael 562 0517 Community Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Road, 7-9pm for a Study on the Book of Acts until 1st November. Ph Julie 552 4068 Fitness League Exercise, Movement, Dance suitable for all ages, 10am, Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Rd. omplimentary ﬁrst class h am 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Fernland Spa Water Exercise Gentle exercise in the warm mineral water. 11am-noon. Suitable for arthritics, accident & illness rehabilitation. New participants. Ph Jennifer 571 1411. Not school holidays. Free Legal Advice Seminar Lyon O’Neale Arnold Library Law Series. Free seminar on Enduring Powers of Attorney. Tauranga City Library 5:30-6:30pm. Ph 577 7177 or email library@tauranga.govt.nz to register Gate Pa Indoor Bowls 10am Aussie Butcher Open Fours Day Tournament. Names in book. Healing Rooms 1-3pm Come &

experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11Ave, Christopher St. No charge. Ph 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

Judo Arataki Community Centre,

5:30pm-6:30pm. First 2 lessons free.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Toastmasters Find your voice Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday of month Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road, Katikati at 7:30pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Kiwi Toasters Find Your Voice meets 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of month 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (beside Pharmacy) Papamoa at 5:30 pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Matua Garden Club Meets monthly, 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 1:30pm in the Matua Hall, Levers Road. New members welcome. Meet DESMOND Would you like to better manage your type two diabetes? Meet DESMOND. Contact us for details

Mount Maunganui Lioness Club

Meets monthly. Dinner 1st Wed & Business 3rd Wed. New members welcome. Ph Christine 021 130 9375 Mt Spiritual & Healing Centre Mt Spiritual & Healing Centre every 1st & 3rd Wednesday start 7:30 Bowling Club, Golf Road. See events coming on facebook. Ph Sue Buckland 572 4911

Newcomers Network Coffee Morning Migrants new to Tauranga are welcome to join us for a cuppa at

Multicultural Centre, Historic Village at 10:30am. Ph 571 6419 Papamoa Garden Circle Club meets 1pm at Papamoa Recreation Centre. Guest speaker from Waterline. Visitors welcome. Ph Graeme 574 2392

Scottish Country Dancing

Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, general dancing 7:30pm. Ph Mary 574 8687 Lynne 021 140 7912 Steady As You Go Exercises at St. Johns Church Hall Bureta, Wed 2-3pm except 1st Wednesdays each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536 Table Tennis Tauranga Memorial hall QEYC 11th Ave. Wed 12:453pm, social mixed doubles 7:30-9:30 club night. Roy 578 7800. Thur 1-3pm social singles, doubles 3:306:45 Juniors 7-9pm club night. New players welcome. Paul 021 884 021

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am-2:30pm, 7:30pm9:30pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 219 7740 Tauranga Floral Art Group Monthly meetings Wed 11th July, & Sat 14th. Baptist Church Hall. New members welcome. Ph Ruth 543 2157 Tauranga Long Walks Group Bethlehem rookﬁeld alk km nearly hours). Meet front of Kmart, Bethlehem shops 9am. Starting point varies each week. Ph Sue 021 925 971 or see facebook

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Ngamuwahine to shelter site. Grade moderate. Glyn 543 0949

Tauranga Rotary Meet at Daniels

in the Park, 6pm, 11th Ave. Dinner, fellowship, interesting speakers, projects within our community. Visitors welcome. taurangarotary.org.nz or email secretary.tauranga.rotary@ gmail.com

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Improve communication leadership teamwork skills join motivated enthusiastic group Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@gmail.com www.cityearlystart.co.nz and FB Wanganui Girls’ College OGA Old Girls’ Association, Tauranga Branch, are holding their mid-year luncheon, Tauranga Sport Fishing Club, Sulphur Point Marina, 11am. Ph Pauline 548 2110

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Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll Dancing including Rnr Waltz, Neon Moon.Thursdays at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Gavin 027 643 6222 CAP Money Course A revolutionary FREE money management course that teaches budgeting skills with a simple system that really works. For info ph Carlene 021 241 3671 Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Avenue Gospel Centre 10-12pm, for Study on the Book of Acts until 8th November. Ph Gay 021 225 5981 Computer Lessons At Papamoa Library. Learn to use your computer, iPad, mobile phone & other devices. Book an individual lesson with our Tutor. Ph 577 7177 English Class For Migrants Tues & Thurs. Conversation class advance at Multicultural Centre at Historic Village from 10:30am during school term only. $3 per class Fitness League Exercise, movement, dance. 10am, Central Baptist church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Complimentary ﬁrst class h am or 021 117 7170 French Bastille Quiz Night Attention quiz fanatics! Questions about all things French. Fun plus dessert. No prizes of trips to Paris. Ph Shelley 544 9557

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bug expert Anton ten Houten will present “an Introduction to eneﬁ cial & Bad Bugs in the Garden”. Judo Moreland Fox Park, Greerton. Juniors 6-7pm. Seniors 7-8:30pm. First 2 lessons free. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Fairview Golf Club Men’s Vets Nine Hole Golf Thurs 8:30am Tee off. New Players are welcome. Ph Stewart 021 978 650 Katikati Toastmasters Find your voice. Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday of month Katikati Community Centre, Beach Road, Katikati at 7:30pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Keynotes Inc. Keynotes 4-part harmony Women’s Chorus meet Thursday 7pm at Wesley Church 13th Ave. Singing for fun & health. Ph Jacqui 542 1766 Kickstart Toastmasters Find your voice, learn to speak ith conﬁdence t Alimento Cafe, 1st Avenue, Tauranga, 7-8:10am. Ph Brian 0275 432 777 Mainly Music Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $3 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 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 http://www. communityofstaidan.com/ Social Rock’n Roll Dancing Including RnR Waltz, Neon Moon.Thursdays at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Gavin 027 643 6222 Spiritual Study Psychic Craft Psychic Medium Kevin Reed runs Spiritual Development Meditation & Psychic Craft Open Group every Thurs evening. For details ph Kevin 578 7205 or email: kevinreednz@ gmail.com Square Dancing Fun Easy walking dance, learners welcome. Club night 7:30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St, Tga. Ph 578 6516 or Facebook, Orange City Squares Rounds

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Taoist Tai Chi Relaxed-Balanced-Strong Beginners classes today: Tauranga: 15 Koromiko Street, Judea, 1-2:30pm. Mount Maunganui: 345 Maunganui Road, 6:157:45pm Katikati: Memorial Hall, 5:307pm. Memberships from $19 month. All welcome. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meets every Thurs at 7:30pm cnr Mirrielees Rd ross d h ike ldﬁeld for details

Friday 13 July

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Every Friday morning 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre. Occasional tuition with local artists. Paint with friends. All levels welcome. Ph Chrissy 572 0818 Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Club Night Taoist Tai Chi Relaxed-Balanced-Strong

Beginners classes today: Tauranga: 15 Koromiko Street, Judea, 9-10am. Papamoa: 242 Dickson Road, 9-10:30am. Memberships from $19 month. Great for stress, suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Citizens Club Karaoke We need young new singers for karaoke! Men & women. Wed & Fri from 7pm onwards in upstairs restaurant, Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 578 7023 Tauranga SeniorNet ain conﬁdence with technology. Club day, 4th Friday every month at 1pm. All welcome. Historic Village. (opposite cafe).

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BOOKS WANTED FOR Tauranga Harbour City Lions. October Sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre, Payless Plastics, Cameron Road, Mobil cnr 10th Ave/Cameron Rd & Mobil Brookﬁeld. No magazines or encyclopedias. Ph 07 576 7105

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FOUND KITTENS VARIOUS Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas, PH SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Black/White Male Cat, Welcome Bay Area, Ref: 129080, PH SPCA Found Young Adult Black/White Male Cat, Te Puke Area, Ref: 129018, PH SPCA Found Adult Ginger/White Male Cat, Welcome Bay Area, Ref: 128721, PH SPCA Found Adult White Male Cat, Mount Maunganui Area, Ref: 128965, PH SPCA Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Pyes Pa Area, Ref: 128999, PH SPCA Found Aged Black/White Male Cat, Katikati Area, Ref: 129011, PH SPCA LOST CAT Woodland Rd, Katikati area. Black and white female, tiny lopsided white moustache, white socks, white heart on chest, answers to Moet or Mo Mo. No collar. Not a large cat. Please call 021 27 27 912, happy to send a pic for comparison.

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NEW ON MARKET, 82 Corinth Grove, Papamoa. Refurbished 3-bedroom brick & tile home, double garage. Open homes Sat/ Sun 1pm-3pm. THIS HOME IS PERFECT for those wanting a bit more land than just a house on a section.Situated in Ohauiti, Tauranga. A hint of country, hidden from view within the city. Elevated, with northerly views, the home overlooks the paddocks, perfect for a couple of sheep, the hens with their fancy hen house. Room for the pets or do as you wish. A tranquil setting with a stream meandering through on the eastern boundary.

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

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