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Monster challenge He’s fast, ﬁt and ready to take on a monster of a challenge. The coveted Mount Monster to be precise. Twenty-year-old Mount Maunganui lifeguard Hamish Miller says he’s put in the hard yards to be triathlon-ready this

weekend, but not without a few sacriﬁces and mini-challenges along the way. The annual Mount Maunganui event he’s about to take on is comprised of a 5km run to Tay Street and back, a 1500m swim which includes a 6m rock jump off Moturiki

Island’s blowhole, a 12km ski paddle and a 6km board paddle. Hamish gives an insight into just how much conditioning it’s taken to get this far on page 6. Lifeguards Declan Dempster and Lily Alton (pictured) have spent months in training. Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media.

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I was 21 when I walked through the gates of Auckland Airport with a pillow in my arms and a teddy bear strapped to my backpack. I was 21 when I innocently and naïvely ventured out on my own to do something amazing and terrifying. I arrived home at 22 a new person, with a camera full of photos and a head full of stories. Obviously I didn’t know Grace Millane (pictured) – if you’d mentioned her name to me two weeks ago I would have given you a blank stare. But with her story spreading across the world over the last week or two, something about it has been bugging me. It wasn’t that she had gone missing, or had been murdered – as tragic as those scenarios are – it was that I was Grace Millane three years ago. I had always lived with my family in rural Auckland, I’d never spent more than two nights alone, and I had absolutely no life experience. I didn’t know anything about international transfers, how to avoid being pick-pocketed or what to do if someone tried to take me down a dark alley – I was completely naïve. But traveling alone through Western Europe, Scandinavia and Russia, my biggest and most real concerns were having my passport stolen or losing my wallet. I was kitted up with all the gear – hidden money belts, RFID protector sleeves for my credit cards and passport, apps that converted currency and language, locks and keys and straps for my suitcases and insurance to protect me from injury, illness, and lost items. I took precautions to try and protect myself and my belongings. At no point did I worry about being kidnapped, raped, murdered or harmed. Maybe that’s my fault for being naïve and traveling alone, but maybe that just reﬂects my upbringing in a country where, if you are aware and careful, these things don’t naturally cross your mind. As Jacinda Ardern said, Grace should have been safe here and she wasn’t. I went from Auckland to London and had no issues, no worries and felt no danger. Grace came

from Essex and died in Auckland, and that’s not fair. I came home to my family with a suitcase ﬁlled with presents. I spent hours forcing them to sit down and listen to my stories and ﬂick through my photos. Grace and her family won’t have the same opportunity – sitting around listening to her stories, the nights she spent partying and socialising, the money she won (or lost) at the casino; she won’t see her friends

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and tell them about the cute boys she saw, or the exotic food she ate, or the gorgeous scenery she captured. She won’t ﬁll her Instagram with new art from her trip, her Facebook with amazing photos, or her journal with memories. I celebrated my 22nd birthday in Helsinki, Finland. I remember because I played Taylor Swift’s ‘22’ on repeat and I cried myself to sleep because I missed my family so much. But even then, at no point did I consider that I might not make it home. If she did meet her alleged killer through a dating app, who cares? That doesn’t make it her fault, it doesn’t make it right for someone to murder her, and it shouldn’t matter. It doesn’t make a difference how many Kiwis apologise to Grace’s family. It doesn’t bring her back and it doesn’t change what happened. Adding my apology to the list only shows that I am sorry that Grace won’t make it home and that someone made a terrible decision. But I am sorry that my country wasn’t able to protect Grace the same way her country protected me. I’m sorry that she wasn’t able to safely walk New Zealand’s

streets the way I was able to safely walk along streets and through parks in London. I’m sorry that one person has let down not only a family, but a nation, a world, and budding travellers en masse. I know there are many, many more proliﬁc writers and columnists writing about Grace at the moment, and many writers with more insight and wiser words than me, but I couldn’t ignore the parallels in our stories. She should have been able to travel here safely, and leave here with memories, photos, souvenirs and stories. I hope Grace’s story doesn’t put young women off traveling and seeing the world. There are plenty of amazing, life-changing experiences I had when I packed my bags and travelled alone. I left as one person and I came back inspired, enlightened and full to the brim with wanderlust. But I do hope it changes the conversations around solo travel. Women – and any traveller – should be aware of the dangers, and take measures to protect themselves, but everyone should also be able to help keep them safe. Nobody – man or woman – should have to feel unsafe traveling. And nobody – man or woman – should ever feel like they have the right to take a life. As a worldwide community, and as a nation, we should be banding together and encouraging people to get out there. Don’t sit still and let the world pass you by. To Grace, I know how much adrenaline would have been pumping in your veins when you boarded your plane. I know how excited you would have been, how you would have planned out what you were going to do in each city you visited, how you would have been enthusiastically sending photos back home to try and share these experiences with your family, how much you would have missed them and how you would have been so excited to get home and kiss your mum’s cheek, hug your dad and joke with your brother. I know how nervous you would have been to leave everyone you love and everything you know to get out there, see the world and do something that matters. I was you in 2015, and today Facebook reminded me that I was packing my bags and getting ready to ﬂy home this time three years ago. Grace, I am truly sorry for what happened to you, but I also thank you for having the courage to travel solo. Cayla-Fay Saunders

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Ill-feeling grows Another grizzle, another signature – petitioner Yvonne Gibson on the Greerton Village trafﬁc island with Frank Watt. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Having been told that Tauranga City Council has received half-a-dozen complaints about traffic safety improvements along Cameron Road through Greerton, she responds: “Well, council, here’s another 695 bloody complaints.” She’s waving 30 pages of signatures - a petition under the reporter’s nose to re-enforce her point. “It’s not acceptable, it’s crap,” says Yvonne. “What city would reduce a two-lane road to one lane in the hope of improving traffic flows?” What’s not acceptable to Yvonne, and it seems the 695 signatories to her petition, is Tauranga City Council’s efforts to defuse a crash hotspot. Some have suggested it is working. Traffic has been slowed, there are fewer crashes and it’s safer. “I would disagree,” says Yvonne. “There were 23 crashes in 2016 and 70 in the last five years. I am told there have been several nose-to-tail accidents since the re-development.” And, she says, pedestrians take their lives in their own hands with mobility scooters, regular scooters and bicycles. Yvonne read a newspaper article about the impact of the roading re-development on local business. It wasn’t positive. She read it again, and then a

third time before deciding it was time for action. She parked herself outside a Lotto shop, a chemist and a supermarket for three hours on three different days to gather signatures. “I had no trouble,” says Yvonne. “People were very keen to sign. They’re not just moaners, they have genuine grievances about this development. They are angry. Very, very angry.” And they needed a voice, so Yvonne spoke up. Her own personal experience of negotiating Greerton fired her up. “It took 22 minutes to drive from the old Gilmours building on Cameron Road to the front gates of Althorp Village, where I live.” Google Maps says that’s a journey of around 3.7 kilometres, which should have taken her about seven minutes. Reaction to her petition has been interesting. “A couple of guys offered to bring their bulldozers in and fix things – put Cameron Road back to what it was,” she says. “Some said: ‘hey, you know that despite the petition, nothing will happen’. Maybe so. “But the council needs to know there are a lot of very angry people out there.“ Yvonne’s suggestions for improving the “improvements” is restoring the double lanes through the village, removing the tolls on the toll road so traffic will divert around the village and returning the pedestrian lane to the middle of village. Read why TCC changed the configuration of the through road at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Appeal after paraglider tragedy Police are appealing for video footage or stillphotography after a fatal paragliding accident on Mauao. Tauranga man Richard Leslie Marriner, 48, died following a crash near the summit on the eastern side of the Mount last Friday. “The paraglider landed about 100 metres into dense bush, which required 4x4 vehicles to reach,” says Senior Sergeant Rob Glencross. “The man’s body was recovered by a team of emergency services personnel shortly after 8.30pm.” Richard was the only person ﬂying at the time. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Tauranga Police on: (07) 577 4300.

SH29a road closure State Highway 29a, between Baypark and Te Maunga roundabouts, will be closed from 8pm on Friday to 4am on Monday. The closure is part of the Baypark to Bayfair (Bay Link) project, and detours will be in place along Truman Lane and Mangatawa Link Road. “Motorists are urged to use alternative routes where possible or plan travel outside of these hours to avoid the detour,” says a NZTA spokesperson. “The closure is needed to allow for stone column ground improvement works to be carried out in the area.”

Making medieval in Yatton Park – Lilian Goodliffe, Andrea Goodliffe, Jason Edgecombe, ‘Elizabeth of Elmeslac’ and Rosamund Goodliffe. Photos: Bruce Barnard.

Break out your best stockings and tunics, gowns and wimples. Strike up the harp, the lute and the hammered dulcimer and take your partners for a Maltese bransle. Yes, a bransle – or a brangle, a brando, a bran or a brantle - depending on who you are dancing with and where you are dancing. Bransle can also mean a brawl, but in this case it’s a digniﬁed dance rather than ﬁsticuffs. The bransle derives from the French verb branier – to shake, waver, sway, wag and wobble. And that’s what you do during a bransle – a type of French dance popular from the early 16th century to the present day. It refers to the side-to-side movement of a circle or chain of dancers holding

hands or linking arms. Bransles were danced by walking, running, gliding, or skipping depending on the speed of the music – all unchoreographed because these traditional or folk dances were about participation rather than a spectacle. This all leads to the Gate Pa Primary School on Sunday evening, December 16, and again on January 6 and 13. That’s where Ann Dugmore will be holding her medieval dance classes for local serfs and peasants in preparation for the Time Travelling Makers Faire at Southey Field in Tauranga in the middle of January. There’s two types of traditional or medieval dancing - the stately dances for members of court to show off beautiful clothes, and the less reﬁned circle and line dances enjoyed at every festival by peasant

villagers. “Rumbustious, boisterous and unruly – there would be drinking and dancing and food and it would go on for a long time,” says Ann. And a bit of “mumming” to boot. “Mumming dances,” explains Ann. “They’d wear masks and dance around and do weird things.” The dances combine music, dance and sword ﬁghting around a central theme of death and revival. “We will be wearing masks on the day.” There’s some serious mumming going down at the Time Travelling Makers Faire next month. “You might also learn The Gay Gordons or Strip the Willow at the dance practices - both traditional folk dances - or even a Morris dance,” says Ann. “I can hear people now as we talk – Morris dancing, shock horror! But they will be men who will laugh and scoff at things

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Elizabeth of Elmeslac they don’t understand.” She says a lot of men have problems with dancing. “It would be great if I was proved wrong, but I expect the course will be 99 per cent women.” Morris dancing, says Ann, is all to do with fertility rites. “And it’s taken quite seriously in England.” That’s where she first experienced Morris dancing. “It all looked a bit ‘jiggy’ and energetic at first. “But I learned and it extended my repertoire. It’s a very traditional form of dancing.” Very traditional – rhythmic stepping with an earliest recorded mention of 1448. Or some maypole dancing – a dance celebrating the arrival of spring. Dancers hold ribbons which plait as they intertwine around and away from the maypole. “The steps are just jigging about,” says Ann, “and as long as you remember to go over and under with the ribbons, it doesn’t require teaching and it’s simple enough. “But it’s another thing we will be doing because it’s traditional dancing. The faire is always about tradition – traditional crafts, traditional fighting, traditional arts and traditional dancing.” You might just want to get some pleasurable exercise by joining her for a couple of medieval dance practices. People who attend don’t have to perform at the faire. “That’s fine, just come, learn and enjoy,” she says. So how did Ann Dugmore become Elizabeth of Elmeslac - the medieval name she has taken? We need to go back to Ann’s childhood in England, where she learned traditional folk dancing. “Then you go on living and don’t go back to it.” Not until your 12-year-old goes to a medieval

club in Whangarei and wants to learn about sword fighting. “I sat on the sideline watching him for five minutes and then thought, what the hell, I will get involved.” The club was wall-to-wall men and she sensed an opportunity - dancing. “Dancing was important in medieval times,” she says. “It was one of the rare occasions you could legitimately lay your hands on a woman. “It was considered training for knights, because it gave them light footwork to complement their sword fighting skills, and it gave young women an opportunity to show off their figures. “Forget the idea dancing is only for the young! “It has excellent health benefits, keeping your body and mind active and most of all it is fun.” Ann wants to rekindle that enjoyment. “A lot of medieval dancing is not choreographed – it can be very repetitive and you are just jigging along in time to the music. “It’s almost hypnotic, almost spiritual.” If people are brave enough to wear traditional costumes and dance at the faire, then that would be great. So if you would like to dally a while somewhere between the 5th and 15th centuries, then give Ann (or Elizabeth of Elmeslac) a call on: (07) 578 1919 or message her via: eanndugmore@yahoo.co.uk And finally, a glossary for the mildly confused. A wimple is a cloth head dress formerly worn by women and still worn by some nuns. A psaltery is a stringed instrument like a harp and played with the fingers rather than a plectrum. A lute was the instrument of kings and queens, like a mandolin, and the dulcimer is a percussion stringed instrument.

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Mount Maunganui surf lifesaver Hamish Miller is aiming to become the ﬁrst person to defend a Mount Monster title in tomorrow’s big endurance race. Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media.

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But don’t take that as a guarantee he’ll be able to back up in Saturday’s prestigious surf lifesaving endurance race. The 20-year-old Mount Maunganui lifeguard has switched focus this year to triathlon, swapping out board and ski paddling for miles upon miles on the bike. Whether that translates to a second consecutive Monster title is an intriguing sub-plot in the Dexion-sponsored Monster, which will feature nearly 350 surf athletes chasing $10,000 in prizes for 24.5km along the stunning Mount Maunganui coastline. “I’ve stepped up my running mileage a lot since last year with

the change in sports,” says Hamish, “and my swimming programme is relatively similar, so hopefully that will really cross over to the Mount Monster. “I haven’t been doing much ski or board, but maybe my legs being stronger will help with the leg-drive on the ski leg and board paddling. It’s a different way to train and I’m intrigued how it’s going to go on the day.” Now studying at Waikato University, based in Hamilton, Miller has some experience in the triathlon ranks, having placed nationally at New Zealand secondary school level and winning the national aquathon title in 2015. After making the New Zealand youth surf lifesaving team in 2016, he chose to put his focus in the ocean realm, mostly because it didn’t involve two wheels. “I used

to hate biking,” he admits. “I’d hop on and my legs would be dead by the 10km mark! “This winter, I’ve been really focusing on getting some solid biking and running under my belt, and now that I’ve got a little bit fitter at it, I can actually manage a 50-60km ride.” The race starts and finishes at Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach, and comprises a 5km run to Tay Street and back, a 1500m swim which includes a 6m rock jump off Moturiki Island’s blowhole, a 12km ski paddle and a 6km board paddle. For the second year in a row, the event will start with the Mini Monster - an endurance race specifically for athletes under 14, with the main event kicking off at 10am. Read more of this story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Making buses an easier option Should buses be given their own peak-time where there’s potential to put a cycleway on the footpath. space up and down Cameron Road? In other existing All of this requires more work. The Transportation words, a bus clearway? Committee has already considered Should buses be given priority over parked cars for people going to work in town and travelling home again? Tauranga City Council’s transport committee has opened the conversation, and is keen to proceed with investigations and discussions with locals for the peak time bus clearway along Cameron Road from the CBD to the Hospital. The idea is for a lane reserved solely for buses to use during morning and evening peak periods. It would give buses a clear run along Cameron Road during peak times. In between times, when not operating as a clearway, people would be able to use it for car parking. The new Tauranga and Western Bay bus network started this week offering more frequent buses, more direct routes and stronger bus connections throughout the city. The result is a lot more buses up and down Cameron Road. From the CBD to 11th Avenue, there will be 20 buses per hour on Cameron Road at peak times, and between 11th Avenue and the hospital, 15 buses per hour during peak hours. “It is important that we support the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s new bus services,” says chair of the transport committee, Rick Curach. He says public transport is an essential part of the city’s transport solution. “If we don’t support public transport, the city’s trafﬁc congestion will only get worse.” To help manage that trafﬁc congestion as the city grows, TCC needs to make it easier for more people to travel by bus, as well as cycling and walking. There are some design challenges, particularly around people riding bikes on Cameron Road er to r k t ou u m m ) l Ta bou d s pply a an 's A us & l (T&C e o u s om ho p r

some initial options and there will be more investigation next year. TCC says it will ensure businesses, schools and residents along Cameron Road are involved in discussions. In the long term, TCC hopes to provide dedicated bus lanes and separated bike lanes right along Cameron Road. The challenge, though, is how to make it a smooth transition. For more information, visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/cameronroad

I received a call one night alerting me to some misbehaving at a bonfire at Omanu. The revellers were being loud, drinking, and shooting fireworks at each other by the dunes. I’ve had a few reports of this recently, so I duly went down to the beach, but at the back of my mind I was thinking: “How do I politely tell them to quiet down?” When I arrived, it turned out there wasn’t five or six people present - there were 50-100! I was relieved to see police and the fire service in attendance, but even so a brawl started with one man’s head being thrown into a block wall and another person stomped on. The immediate vicinity looked like a tip the next day. It was cleaned up by neighbours, but the new dune plants, which are cared for by volunteers, were trampled and a shopping trolley that

had found its way from Bayfair was sitting in the remains of the bonﬁre. Oceanbeach Road and part of Marine Parade are the only parts of the beach where you can drink 24/7. That’s not a problem for most people, but some can’t handle their liquor. Cr Brown and I are proposing extending Papamoa’s partial liquor ban from 9pm to 7am, to include the Mount. I believe it provides the right balance between neighbours’ rights, freedom to enjoy our reserves, the right to have a glass of wine with our ﬁsh and chips, and gives police the necessary power to curb behaviour before it gets out of hand.

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Christmas day done differently Four birthday parties and a wedding anniversary. That’s how I spent my Christmas in 2015 – and all at the same event. My friend, who was celebrating her 21st birthday, was home from Perth for the first time since high school, so it fel only polite to show my face when the invite came in the mail. The event also marked her uncle’s 50th birthday, her grandparents’ 70th

birthdays and their 50th wedding anniversary too. It came as a shock to me, as it was the first time I had spent Christma Day in a way that deviated from what I viewed as the ‘norm’ – the traditional presents-under-the-tree ideology you see advertised on all of the department store advertisements for about six months leading up to December 25. “It just made sense to host all of the events on Christmas Day,” my friend said at the time. “Everyone was together

in one place, so we decided to take advantage of it.” The more I look around, hers isn’t the only Christmas Day itinerary that deviates from the ‘norm’. Julie Stringfellow, for instance, says her day will be spent volunteering at a Community Christmas Lunch, organised by a Whakatane church and local charities. “It provides a place for people to come together with their families to socialise and enjoy a prepared Christmas meal,” she says. “I’m volunteering.” Her typical Christmas Day would usually include lunch and dinner with family. “I’m very fortunate to have such an amazing and supportive family, but I also realise that some people don’t have the same support.” That’s when she found the community lunch - a gig that not only lets her set a good example for her threeyear-old son, but in her opinion represents what the day is really about. “The true meaning of Christmas is family and being able to give back. This sometimes gets lost in the hype of material gifts, and volunteering allows me to give back in a genuine way.” This year is the second time she’s been a volunteer. “My friends and family understand and support the fact that I want to give my time to others on Christmas Day. “It’s just a normal day for me and I don’t expect anything, but I feel joy in giving and that’s why I will continue to volunteer each year.” Jim Bunny says he’ll be spending the morning with his children and their mother, a tradition for him that not even divorce could break; though he isn’t privy to having experienced what he calls a “sad-sack” Christmas. “The first year after we divorced, I spe t Christmas alone,” he says. “I was living alone in an apartment on the 27th floor of a downtown Auckland complex “I deliberately did it, I just wanted to beat myself up.” He started the morning with a run.

Max Ocean says he enjoys spending Christmas Day alone.

“Downtown Auckland was completely deserted. “I remember running right down Queen Street from Karangahape Road. “It was so empty you could have run right down the middle of the road if you wanted.” By lunch time he’d ‘snapped out of it’, and the next year he resumed their usual family tradition. “Christmas is one of the few times of the year I can acknowledge my wife did a wonderful job of bringing up my children. “I still go to Auckland to see her every year, and firs thing in the morning we open presents with the kids as we have done for 25 years. “We spend half the day together, and while I can’t live with her, it is a time to celebrate the fact she is an extraordinary mother and our children love her dearly.” The rest of the day, he says, is fair game. “She goes to her parents, and I get out of there as fast as I can.” Max Ocean, by contrast, says while he may be spending the day alone, it will be far from a sad occasion. “Last year I spent five w eks in Bali,” he says.

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Dylan Henderson will spend Christmas with friends.

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“We’re going to find “I prefer to travel with close friends but all of hotel that has a Christmas them had work or plans. buffet.” His timetable is “I was happy to spend similar to Dylan Henderson, it alone. I’m an introvert who will also be spending Christmas with friends. so alone time for me is the best.” “I haven’t had a close Lania Lopez-Gage celebrates Christmas relationship with my own The day involved with friends getting breakfast from his family for a long time and favourite cafe in Seminyak, an afternoon streaming my friend’s family live overseas. “We do a sort of mixed friend’s Christmas.” television shows and a few festive beverages. “For me it was just another day, but it was a My Christmas, on the other hand, is set to be quiet this year, enjoyed amongst the company of great day.” Nassah Te Kani-Green will enjoy a gathering with family and friends. friends, banded together by the commonality of While the day will be half as busy for me as it was in 2015, I imagine it will be full of just as much living away from family during the festive season. “I live and work in Wellington, but my family laughter, good food, company and love. lives in the Bay of Plenty. A group of friends are the However your Christmas day is spent this year, same as me, with their families living in different make sure you enjoy it and stay safe. parts of New Zealand too. Happy holidays! Sam Gardner

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Reserve development around town The Oceandowns Reserve in Mount Maunganui has been re-designated as “an active reserve”. The reserve, off Gloucester Road, will have two football ﬁelds with training lights, a playground, a toilet block and parking. The plan was widely supported by residents, with 67 per cent in support of the proposal. Earthworks are due to start in April next year, with the new ﬁelds open for use by winter 2020. The reserve development will allow Tauranga City Amateur

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Football Club to relocate from Trustpower Baypark. Further north on Newton Street, Tatua Reserve will have a new role as home to the Mount Maunganui Playcentre. The neighbourhood reserve will transform into a community building reserve with leases available to other community groups and organisations. Council will provide power, water, lighting and car parking on site, along with shared open space. The organisations will deliver their own buildings.

She will not die quietly Her given name is ZK-GAU. The family name is Slingsby. This week, the 62-year-old lady came home – carted over the Kaimai Range in pieces to Tauranga, where she will live out her days in a dignified but very public retirement. ZK-GAU spent her life surfing the air’s currents, and she will continue to surf, suspended from the roof of Classic Flyers aviation museum. “Compared to modern gliders, ZK-GAU would be like a two cylinder Fiat,” says Roger Brown, the soul and sentiment of the Vintage Kiwi Glider Club. “In its day, a two cylinder Fiat probably wasn’t a bad car. She’s just been overtaken by design and development.” She’s a special lady – special because she was a foundation aircraft of the Tauranga Gliding Club and its first training aircraft – and special because she was the last Slingsby T31B flying in New Zealand. She holds a significant place in Tauranga, if not national, gliding history. “When there is an opportunity to give a special aircraft a special place, then we will try to make that happen,” says Roger. So if ZK-GAU was going to be left to rot on a farm strip somewhere or disintegrate in the back of a hanger, why not give her dignity? Why not bring her home to a museum? The sailplane arrived as a jigsaw in the early 1950s. In the side room of a large wooden hanger at Tauranga Airport, ZK-GAU was pieced together, rib by rib, evening by evening, as Trevor Oliver, Burns Clark and his brother, Clarrie Marshal and others worked and listened to the radio. On August 5, 1956, ZK-GAU flew, with test pilot Gordon Hookings taking the controls. By the time she was decommissioned two years ago, she had amassed 8806 flights and over 1435 unpowered hours of flying. “I flew it because I have been flying for a very long time, more than 50 years,” says Roger. “And in their day, they were good. Very, very good.”

Home is where the heart is – the Slingsby snug on her trailer at Tauranga Airport. ZK-GAU soared above Tauranga. But on March 23, 1962, she didn’t soar. She was being flown out of the Eastern Bay of Plenty Gliding Club when she was dinged, badly dinged, slamming into a fence while landing. The log supplied to The Weekend Sun mentions “substantial damage”. The log does not mention who, or why. The Slingsby T31B was never designed to be pretty – she was an out and out trainer, utilitarian above long cross-country flights or achieving great heights. But a Canterbury Gliding Club’s sister T31B broke the national altitude record of the time with a wave flight over 5700 metres, or 19,000 feet. Such highs and such lows, because it apparently had an ignominious end, coming to grief on Mount Tauhara near Taupo where it was written off. But ZK-GAU lived on. She was restored in Hastings, flew for nearly 900 hours at Ohakea, another 1400 hours at Paraparaumu north of Wellington. The log tells is she was “cancelled, withdrawn from use and stored” in 1991. She was gifted to the Norfolk Aviation Sports Club in 2006, where she was refurbished to a brand new condition. She gave another 1435 hours and 56 minutes of service over 10 years before again being deregistered and stored. Read the rest of the story at: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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The number rose 16 per cent in the year to September, with a 2.2 per cent increase on the previous quarter. The report from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment measures changes in online job advertisements from Seek, Trade Me, the Education Gazette and Kiwi Health Jobs. Over the year, the healthcare and medical, hospitality and tourism, and sales industries were the main contributors to the increase. Tauranga’s economic development

group, Priority One, says job growth in Tauranga has been the strongest in the country over the last few years and across most industry sectors. “The job growth is underpinning the wider, strong economic performance of the sub-region due to businesses based here experiencing growth and new businesses deciding to establish themselves in the region and bringing jobs with them,” says communications and project manager Annie Hill. “This is as a result of our competitive advantages as a place from which to do business, including proximity to Port of Tauranga and the highly populous central North Island, the availability of business land, and our ability to attract skilled and talented people due to our great lifestyle.”

City centre parking free on Saturdays A one-year free parking trial on Saturdays will begin in Tauranga’s central business district on Saturday, December 15. Tauranga City transformation chair Larry Baldock says the decision was made with the community in mind, and calls the move an opportunity to encourage more people to visit the city centre at the weekend. “There are more and more events, activities, retail and hospitality experiences popping up in the city centre,” says Larry, “and now there are

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New rules on minding your dog The bees may be the real winners from a proposed makeover of the rules governing dogs and other animals in Tauranga. Tauranga City Council’s community and culture committee has been re-examining bylaws after consultation with locals. And bees will get a free run. The committee thinks council should no longer impose a limit on the number of beehives in a residential area. The Dog Management Bylaw 2018 outlines how the exercise and recreational needs of dogs and their owners are met while minimising the danger, distress or nuisance caused by dogs in public places. The committee has recommended dogs should be on leash when in Motiti Reserve or the beach in front of Motiti Reserve, between 10am and 5pm, from December 15-February 15 annually. Prohibited areas in Mount Maunganui will remain. However, dogs on a leash can access the beach at the cenotaph but must remain on leash for 255m past Moturiki or Leisure Island towards Papamoa. Dogs are prohibited around surf clubs and from all ﬂagged lifeguard areas, and are required to be on a leash and under control in all beachside car parks or beach access ways. It’s also recommended that council should be able to temporarily restrict dog access where necessary to protect wildlife or for events in parks and reserves. Dogs are prohibited from libraries, council service centres, council community centres and indoor sports

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24-hour medical advice Phone your GP day or night for healthcare advice.

That’s the message going out to Bay of Plenty residents this Christmas and New Year. A nurse triage service answering after-hours calls for all 30 of the Western Bay’s GP Practices has been running successfully for over two years, and was already in place for Eastern Bay practices prior to that. “The service helps people get fast, effective advice any time of the day or night,” says Dr Joe Bourne, a GP for Nga Kakano Foundation in Te Puke. “Your GP Practice’s phone number is the only one you need for medical advice. “If it’s an after-hours call, it will automatically re-direct to a qualiﬁed nurse who will discuss treatment options with you. “The call could save you time and money. “For example, you could save yourself a potentially long wait in the emergency department for an issue which could be treated at the pharmacy. And if it’s a simple case of buying medicine over-the-counter, this could save you the cost of a consultation. “If the issue is a medical emergency, the triage service will be able to connect patients with an ambulance. “It’s a good idea to save your GP’s number to your mobile phone so it’s handy when needed.”

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Have a safe and merry Christmas Yesterday was our last sitting day of parliament for the year. It’s been a busy year which has ﬂown by. At this time of year, it’s good to look back on the stand-out events and be thankful for the year that’s been. My daughter turned one last week, and she is such a joy. My wife Natalie does an amazing job with our young children and I am thankful to have her by my side. They inspire me to be ambitious for all New Zealand families. You are probably in the thick of preparing for Christmas. The festive season is great for getting people together, but it puts a lot of pressure on the household budget. If you have been to the supermarket lately, you might

feel like you are spending the same but leaving with less. The cost of living is going up, and under a Labour-led government, rents have gone up 2.5 times faster than under National. The National Party has worked hard to help you keep more of what you earn. We forced the Prime Minister to back down on rolling out more regional fuel taxes, kept New Zealanders safe by stopping the government abolishing three strikes and offered bipartisan support for climate change and child poverty. National wants families to ﬂourish and be able to afford the extras, especially at Christmas time. Natalie and I would like to wish you and your family a merry and safe Christmas.

Waterfront vigil in Grace Millane’s memory A vigil for British backpacker Grace Millane has been planned in Tauranga on Friday evening. The December 14 event was being organised by 17-year-old ex-Otumoetai College student Courtney Bignell, who says she wanted show the Millane family they are supported throughout the country. People are invited to gather at the Edgewater Fan on The Strand from 7-8pm. The killing has triggered a national outpouring

of grief for the Millane family. “We want the community to be able to come together and show Grace’s family that we’re there and we support them,” says Courtney. “Her death has led to a show of solidarity throughout the country, and at this Tauranga event people can bring candles and pay their respects.” Labour MP Jan Tinetti will be MC and guest speaker, along with Labour list MP Angie Warren-Clark.

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Sevens heaven at Tauranga Domain Spectators are in for a treat this weekend with the spectacular TECT National Sevens set to illuminate Tauranga Domain. The two-day tournament kicks off on Saturday, with the best 16 men’s and 12 women’s provincial teams contesting the iconic event which was ﬁrst played in 1975. After ﬁve years based in Rotorua, it is Tauranga’s turn to prove to NZ Rugby that this city is the ideal venue. Bay of Plenty Rugby has signed a

three-year deal to host the tournament in Tauranga, with all the portents looking good for a successful tenure. Bay of Plenty Rugby’s Strategic Partnerships and Special Projects Manager, David Pearce, is super excited to have the tournament here in Tauranga. “We believe it needed a refresh after ﬁve great years in Rotorua and we

wanted to try a different time frame as well,” says David. “It has formerly been in mid-January, but we wanted it for mid-December as we could not accommodate all of the teams in mid-January. The new date suits players, it suits staff and we hope spectators as well. “We have been appointed to run the tournament here for three years, and if we do those years really well, we get it for another two years. I think it is a big endorsement of the success of the team here in running tournaments. “We are set up for a great weekend.” There is more than rugby on offer at Tauranga Domain. Apart from the 78 games of sevens, there is a wide range of food vendors, markets, a free giant water slide, a free petting zoo, face painting and Santa’s grotto with giveaway prizes. All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens players will be signing autographs and available for selﬁes over the weekend. Tickets are set at family-friendly prices, with daily and weekend passes available. David says it is very important the community supports the event. “Regardless of whether people are into rugby or not, they can come along and have a great time. We just want to do a few things differently and have a whole lot of fun with the tournament. “We wanted to make use of the wonderful space we have at Tauranga Domain. It has been a real focus on a festive, family-orientated weekend.”

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Bay of Plenty have never won either a men’s or women’s national sevens title, but with new coaches Sean Horan (men) and Rodney Gibbs (women), hopes are high that this could be the Bay’s year. “It is quite remarkable for a province like ours not to have won the men’s or women’s titles,” says David. “We will set them the best environment possible and will certainly be cheering as loud as anyone for our teams to win on the ﬁeld.” For more information, visit: www.nationalsevens.co.nz

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Tauranga’s Under-17 World Cup bronze medal winner Ayla Pratt hangs with juniors at Links Ave After leaving school half way much easier having a close-knit through year 12 at St Peter's, team. I think that was one of the main reasons that made it so good.” Cambridge, she ditched the game completely. But joining Tauranga With WaiBOP stable-mates City’s Bay SportsMed Women’s Grace Wisnewski and Kelli Brown team, and going back to simply playing so well up front and having fun playing, helped to turn scoring goals, it was hard for the her around. “I just needed to find attack-minded Ayla to get game my love for it again,” she says. time, but it was special when she An out-of-the-blue opportunity did. “It was a whole new feeling Back at her old stomping ground to take a scholarship and finish running on. Especially starting and at Tauranga City’s Links Avenue year 13 at Auckland’s St Kentigern’s singing the national anthem from ground, where she’s kicking a College put her on a track to the pitch. I never thought I’d get ball around with some of the the Junior Football Ferns and, to do that. Looking up and seeing club’s juniors and passing on her potentially, football's elite level. all our supporters and some of my knowledge, Ayla is still buzzing “I was over the moon, so I knew about the FIFA Under-17 Women’s family was pretty emotional.” I had to take it, and I had the best Not that she begrudged Grace World Cup in Uruguay. year of my life up there,” says Ayla. and Kelli their success. Her team became the country’s Where football takes her from “It was so good for them. first at any level to make it out of here is up in the air, but staying We talked about how little old the group stages, before claiming and playing in Tauranga is one of WaiBOP was doing in the team, third place via a playoff. her options, and it is one Tauranga so I was stoked when both of them Apart from her on-field appearances, which included a start scored.” It’s all come about for Ayla City chairperson Brendon McHugh would love her to take. after she almost gave up the game. in the group game against Ghana, “It’s great to see where women's After 10 years of football without Ayla says the team’s togetherness seriously trying any other sport, she football is going,” he says, “and it’s was the highlight of her time in exciting for everyone at the club to admits she got sick of it. South America. see one of our own doing so well.” “I thought I just needed a break, “It was unreal,” she says. “The to see if that helped,” she says. Chris James girls bonded so fast and it was so

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Key sporting events should be free-to-air We might be a small country, but we are a nation driven by success. Ingenuity and innovation are in our blood. We are proud of our achievements, and the creators and inventors behind them: Ernest Rutherford’s splitting of the atom, Bill Hamilton’s jet boat, John Britten’s revolutionary motorbike design, AJ Hackett’s Bungy, the ski plane, the ﬁrst-ever referee whistle, and even the humble eggbeater are all New Zealand inventions. We are also a proud sporting nation. From the ﬁrst New Zealand rugby tour in 1884, Lovelock smashing the world mile record in 1933, the All Blacks’ inaugural World Cup win over France in 1987, through to the Black Sticks Women’s gold at the Commonwealth Games this year – it is evident that sport is part of our culture, of who we are. It would be great if we could all watch key sporting events live and free-to-air, enabling us to not only enjoy the events, but also support our

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athletes. However, not everyone can afford the high cost of viewing games live via pay TV channels. That is why New Zealand First’s Broadcasting Games of National Signiﬁcance member’s bill, in my name, is so important. It will give all Kiwis the opportunity to enjoy key live sporting events. As taxpayers, we invest millions of dollars in sports broadcasting every year, yet the privilege to watch free-toair sport is not ours. New Zealand First believes all Kiwis should be able to watch their favourite sports stars in action on TV, and that it should be secured as a right, not just a privilege for those than can afford it. I hope that when this bill comes to the House next year, it will be supported through to select committee with cross-party backing.

Health targets on target Determination and teamwork are behind the dramatic improvement of a Maori health indicator which has led to a national target being met for the ﬁrst time.

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Development, working closely with the Community Health 4 Kids team, have been largely credited for the success. Key strategies employed included manaakitanga (mana enhancing interaction), use of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement change methodology, data quality improvements, whanaungatanga (relationships) and contact with parents of pre-schoolers. “It has been a Maori-led collaborative approach, where determination, persistence and mahitahi have paid off,” says Tricia, who added that the success was just the beginning. “The improvement has highlighted issues of un-met need in terms of oral health. Untreated oral health issues go on to affect children long term if not addressed.” “Healthy baby teeth are important, and not only for chewing food. They hold spaces for, and guide, the position of adult teeth.” Tricia says the success had beneﬁts for all children in Te Moana a Toi as well. “Yes, we achieved improvement in Maori pre-school enrolment, but through this work we improved for non-Maori too. Enrolment for the total population of pre-schoolers in BOPDHB is now above the national target of 95 per cent.” She added that the task ahead of the team now was to replicate this success in other areas and develop a new Te Toi Ahorangi Strategy. “This is just the beginning, as we build on this work for improvement with other Maori health indicators such as breast screening, breast feeding and vaccinations.”

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Tauranga student turns A former Tauranga Boys’ College student’s dream of being a fitness instructor in the navy is now a reality. After college, Chief Petty Officer Marc Thomas studied Sport and Recreation at Bay of Plenty Polytech before joining the Royal New Zealand Air Force, where he carried out basic and physical training. “My grandfather was in the Royal Air Force and flew Lancaster bombers in the Second World War,” says Marc, “and I had a strong interest in the military and in fitness training.”

Seizing the opportunity

After two years in the RNZAF, Marc was seconded to the RNZN for six months as a fitness instructor. “After that I was asked if I wanted to change uniform and I took the opportunity,” he says. “The next week I was posted to sea on HMNZS Canterbury (in 2010) and was in Canterbury for both earthquakes – we were in Lyttelton for an exercise and stayed for several weeks to help out. “On Canterbury I was the fitness trainer and ran fitness sessions in the mornings and afternoons. “I loved it. I served on Te Mana after that and then was posted to England for five months and did some work with the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines.” As fleet sports coordinator, he also coordinates RNZN sports events. Marc trains with weights four times a week, and on the other three days does recovery work. “My recovery work can include swimming, saunas, massage, acupuncture, cupping and breath work,” he says. “The recovery activities help to keep me mobile and the blood flowing when not training.”

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“We consult for an hour a week and he advises me based on videos of my training sessions.” The Royal New Zealand Navy ﬁtness instructor and sports co-ordinator represented New Zealand in the Strongman World Games in the United States last weekend. He says it was a competition he was really looking forward to. “I thought Strongman was for big men – I’m 5ft 9” (1.75m) and 80 kilograms. It wasn’t until I realised that there was a lightweight division that I knew I could take part, and I’ve been competing in that division for almost two years now.”

More dynamic

He competed against 30 contestants in the division. Strongman is very different from power-lifting or Olympictype competition, which involve repetition of one type of set lift. “In Strongman contests, there are lots of different events, so it is more dynamic. It could involve pulling a 10-tonne truck for 20 metres, carrying 10 kegs up ﬂights of stairs, a 200-kilogram squat, overhead press and deadlifts.” He qualiﬁed for the games by winning his division at the Arnold Classic in Melbourne in March, which was open to Australian and New Zealand strongman contestants.

Chief Petty Ofﬁcer Marc Thomas represented New Zealand in the Strongman World Games in the United States last weekend. “There was another qualifying process to get to the worlds that involved doing events and videoing them for the event organisers – to prove that I was up to their standard of competition.” Letitia Poultney

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Important changes for education Big changes could be on the way for our education system. Last week, the Tomorrow’s Schools Taskforce released their ﬁrst draft report after they were asked to consult widely to identify strengths and weaknesses in the current system. Some 43,000 people responded, and change is what they wanted. The government asked the taskforce to be bold in their recommendations and they have delivered - the report is comprehensive and well worth a read. Much has changed since the last major schooling system review took place 30 years ago. For

example, there is greater diversity across our student population and our schools are dealing with more complex issues, including student and teacher wellbeing. As an educator with nearly 30 years’ worth of experience, I am very excited that recommendations made in the report will ﬁnally put our children back at the heart of our education system and create an environment where all schools and students can achieve to their full potential.

The report also acknowledged the importance of school support staff. These workers have been under-appreciated for far too long, so it’s fantastic that the value of their mahi is ﬁnally being recognised. All New Zealanders are encouraged to have their say on building a school system that meets the needs of all students, educators and parents, and that is ﬁt for purpose for the 21st century. The wider public has until April 7, 2019, to contribute to this very important discussion. The government will make decisions on implementing the review in mid-2019.

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the Tauranga urban area,” says a LGC spokesperson. “The decision means the commission will consider the application through the process set out in schedule three of the Local Government Act. “The next step in the process will be for the commission to formally publicly notify the application and invite alternative applications for the affected area. “This will occur early in the New Year.”

The Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce is proposing signiﬁcant changes to the way New Zealand’s schools are run. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says they will also look at how schools are governed and managed to ensure every student receives the best quality education in future. “We set up the taskforce, as part of our education conversation with all New Zealanders, to get an independent view of the state of compulsory schooling,” says Chris. “They have delivered the report and bold recommendations which I hope will prompt wide and deep discussion about what our schooling system should look like for the next 30 years. “We know, from the 43,000 New Zealanders who

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National and Labour at odds over policing National MP Scott Simpson has hit out at the government over a decision he says will reduce police capability in Thames. Labour is introducing something called 24/demand, with demand meaning the amount of days a station is required to be manned during the course of the week. This allows local commanders to deploy their resources where demand dictates, and where they believe staff will be best utilised. “Some commanders have decided they are better to

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have stations open, for example, 24/3 – covering the busy periods of Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights,” says Police Minister Stuart Nash. “I don’t see any advantage to having a uniformed ofﬁcer sitting at a desk at 3am on a Tuesday morning. I would rather they were out in the community.” Coromandel MP Simpson believes the decision is “unfair on our community and will lead to more victims”. “When National was in government we committed $503 million to a Safer Communities Package, which included a target of 95 per cent of New Zealanders living within 25km of a 24/7 police base,” he says. “This government has now dropped that target and tried to keep it quiet. “The 24/7 bases included Thames. “The government needs to explain why it’s stripping away resources away from this area. “The Thames station will now be called 24/Demand, which is just spin. “It means police will need to guess when the station should be open 24/7, but that won’t be all the time.” Stuart says response times matter too, and that police are putting a lot of effort into that, with average times of between 7-12 minutes to respond to an emergency. The government is also delivering 1800 extra police – the biggest single investment ever in policing, says Stuart. “As a result of this increased investment, there will be 127 extra frontline ofﬁcers in the Waikato District

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- an increase of 21 per cent on current staffing levels. “We are also investing in property and stations to support regional communities. For example, front counters in 14 sites in the Waikato Police District were closed due to health and safety concerns and problems with public accessibility under the previous government.” Since then, 10 have been upgraded and reopened, and work is underway on the remaining four counters. The 10 police sites where front counters have been upgraded are Thames, Waihi, Paeroa, Whitianga, Matamata, Huntly, Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu, Morrinsville and Hamilton Central. The four remaining sites where work is still to be completed are Whangamata, Otorohanga, Cambridge and Hamilton Road Policing Base. In the Bay of Plenty, there has also been an increase in investment. Stuart says there will be 125 extra frontline officers in the Bay of Plenty Police District - an increase of 19 per cent on current staffing levels. The police sites with front counter upgrades are Mount Maunganui, Katikati, Whakatane, Opotiki, Te Puke, Turangi, Kawerau, Tokoroa, Mangakino and Rotorua District HQ. The six remaining sites where work is still to be completed are Tauranga Central, Tauranga South, Papamoa, Taupo, Murupara and Putaruru.

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Sharing your birthday with Jesus Christmas Day is the least popular day to have a birthday on, and it’s not hard to understand why. Because a birthday on Christmas Day always comes with a card saying happy birthday/christmas – in other words, one present covers both occasions. Least popular? Perhaps most rare would be more accurate. A 2006 Harvard University study found December 25 is the least common day for a birthday. That’s after February 29, also known as leap year day – a date added to most years that are divisible by four. Closer to home, Statistics New Zealand looked at how many babies were born each day from 1980 to 2015 and, on average, Christmas Day had the least. That’s not counting February 29 babies. Next was December 26, Boxing Day. Yet birth numbers jump up during December 28-31, before plummeting again on January 1-2. That could be attributed to the fact that elective births such as caesarians and inductions would not be scheduled for Christmas Day and other public holiday. That may skew the statistics. In New Zealand, 9700 people share their birthday with the Christ Child - and boys carry similarly biblical names. The most common names for boys born on December 25 are Liam, Noah, Caleb, James, Lucas, Samuel, Alexander and Luke. For girls, Olivia, Ella and Lily were common Christmas Day names.

Jesus was born in a barn to a single teenage mum. Three elderly men dropped by with gold, frankincense and myrrh then left him with the spiritual well-being of all mankind to tend to. For mortals, a Christmas birthday can be similarly difﬁcult – one present does, there’s few mates around to celebrate with and just a token acknowledgement of your big day as everyone gets on with Christmas. But you are not alone. Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642. He’s best known for the falling apple that inspired his theory of gravity. Humphrey Bogart was born on Christmas day in 1899. As a hard hard-drinking private detective, Humphrey Bogart was the face of post-war ﬁlm noir. Remember Casablanca? He also landed a Best Actor Oscar in 1951 for The African Queen. The Naked Civil Servant would have been 110 this year. Quentin Crisp was born on December 25, 1908. Crisp was perhaps the closest thing that 1960s Soho had to an Oscar Wilde. He was a talented raconteur, and by the late 70s he was selling out large theatres with his witty and provocative one-man shows. “If I have any talent at all, it is not for doing but for being,” he wrote. Annie Lennox, who’s sold more than 80 million records worldwide, was born on Christmas Day in 1954. The former Eurythmics lead singer is also a committed political activist, receiving an OBE for “tireless charity campaigns”. Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was also born on Christmas Day in 1971.

Racecourse safety gets $600k investment The government has announced more than $600,000 will be invested into safety projects at racecourses throughout the country.

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Our impeccable view I’ve fl flown several times in light aircrafts, but this particular flight was extra exciting. Recently I hopped aboard one of Island Air Charter’s scenic flights, taking in the Western Bay of Plenty’s sparkling white sandy beaches on our front door and the vast green hills in the distance. Having lived in Tauranga for a year-and-a-half, like most locals I’ve became a little complacent about how beautiful our region really is, but I was reminded why I moved here when I experienced the Bay from above. Pilot and owner Paul Ensor, who has spent more than 30 years flying over Tauranga, says he never gets tired of the view, and I can see why. The 15-minute flight, although short, was the perfect amount of time to explore the city. With almost a 360 view of the region, I could see Mount Maunganui, Tauranga City, Matakana Island and our beautiful beaches from all angles.

“This fl ﬂight isn’t just for visitors, but locals as well, with the majority of our passengers being people who have lived here for more than 30 years and have never seen the Bay from up above,” says Paul. Due to the size of the plane, the Cessna 172 aircraft can also take you up close and personal with some of the region’s highlights. One of the most stunning views was soaring alongside Mount Beach before then circling closely around Mauao. The pilots are friendly and relaxed, allowing you to choose which path you want to take providing the conditions are ﬁne. “We have always operated the high-wing Cessna Aircraft as it gives passengers the greatest visibility and everyone gets an unobstructed window seat of the views below,” adds Paul. “Everyone steps off the plane wearing a grin from ear to ear, which is hugely rewarding for all of us.” To appreciate the city you live in all over again, go to: www.islandair.co.nz Sharnae Hope

The night stops pumping in the city centre The epitaph reads: “October 2000 – December 2018, The Bahama Hut RIP – stranger things have come back from the dead.” And with that, the popular Tauranga nightclub in Harington Street, a long standing icon of

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doing it.” It is not clear why the club closed, but the Facebook post hinted towards a future of sorts for the club. “It’s time for someone else to have a go at it and see how it goes for them. Maybe we’ll give it a few years and have another go with a new concept.”

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Let’s talk turkey… and ham Christmas time, and a time to get basted. Turkeys must hate Christmas. There are some golden and never to be broken rules about cooking a turkey. Obviously, for both fresh and frozen birds, follow the instructions. A turkey will need at least two hours and 40 minutes cooking. Stuffing a bird will extend its cooking time, so it’s best to cook the stuffing separately. Just roll the stuffing in foil to bake, then open for the last 10 or 15 minutes of the cooking process to brown and crisp. If you don’t want to do this, increase the cooking time by 20 to 30 minutes. Most turkeys come with a pop-up button that tells you when the bird is cooked, but the best way of making sure is to use a food thermometer. Stick the thermometer into the thigh, but make sure it doesn’t touch the bone. When your turkey is fully cooked, the temperature should be above 75°C. Otherwise, use a skewer or a carving fork to pierce the flesh. When the turkey is cooked, the juices will run

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clear. A vacuum-packed cooked ham means it’s ready to go straight on the table. To glaze a ham and serve it hot, cook it at 160°C for 20 minutes per kilogram. You want the inside to reach at least 60°C, so remember to use that meat thermometer Christmas present. Christmas is not Christmas without a fridge chocker with left-overs, including salads and new potatoes to be sautéed. Leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours. Reheated poultry and stufﬁng means just that - reheated rather than warmed. It must be steaming hot right through. Make sure you use any leftovers within two days. A cooked cured ham will last up to two weeks in the fridge. Keep the ham covered with a clean damp tea towel and change the towel daily. Cut off and freeze some of the meat if you aren’t able to use all of it in time.

Getting into the Christmas spirit Put on your Santa hat and get into the spirit of Christmas at a community event for the good sorts. The residents of Wairakei Avenue, 114 to 133, would like to invite you to enjoy Christmas lights, live music and some doughnuts whilst raising money for Waipuna Hospice. Listen to some great music from the MDT band, whilst enjoying a $5

Demand for Tauranga not slowing Thousands of people are ﬂocking to Tauranga, with a large proportion of homes sold going to people from outside of the region and demand showing no signs of slowing. Tall Poppy Real Estate has sold 128 properties, generating more than $33 million worth of sales, since establishing itself in the Tauranga

region late last year. In some areas, 30 to 40 per cent of sales are going to people new to the district. This growth aligns with Tauranga City Council’s predictions that the population will increase to 145,800 people by 2023. A total of $350 million worth of commercial investment was made in Tauranga between 2017 and 2018, and 1260 new housing consents granted. The average house price has climbed to $700,000.

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Have a sustainable Christmas Make Christmas sustainable by doing some second-hand shopping this season. Handing over a gift whilst saving the planet can be a challenge – especially in our consumerist society. But shopping second hand is one small solution, so why not give it a try? Make sure you call in to the best op shops, second-hand and vintage stores around the Bay of Plenty. There are at least 30 op shops around Tauranga, including St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army Family Store, St John Opportunity Shop, Red Cross Shop and Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop – all of which are located on Cameron Road. The Mount also has a Red Cross Shop, St Vincent de Paul and Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop. Some local churches also run second-hand

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shops, such as St Mary’s Drop In and Opportunity Shop at Bayfair, and the Bethlehem Community Church Opportunity Centre on Moffat Road. St James and the SPCA shop can be found in Greerton. Buying a piece of previously-loved furniture and upcycling it can be a worthwhile gift project for a friend or family member who loves anything retro and vintage. The Blue Barn at the Mount offers to revamp used furniture with chalk ﬁnish colours, or you can do it yourself. You can also call in to Vinyl Destination on Devonport Road for a retro replica. This sustainable alternative to mass-produced items and fast fashion enables shoppers a way to show care for the environment, recycle and upcycle, and ﬁnd unique one-of-a-kind presents for loved ones.

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“Downright silliness” looming in Christmas stockings Kiwi kids can expect new twists on recent toy favourites and “downright silliness” in their Christmas stockings this year, according to Trade Me. Trade Me’s Millie Silvester says popular searches, combined with national and international trends, have been used to predict what will be making New Zealand children smile when they unwrap their gifts on December 25. “This year’s list was a mixture of new twists on recent favourites and downright silliness,” says Millie. “Wildly popular toys from the last few years, like FurReal Friends, L.O.L Surprise Dolls, Nerf Blasters and Hatchimals have all evolved this year and we think they’ll remain irresistible to kids, parents and Santa. “We’re also seeing some very weird and pretty annoying presents like Chow Crown, Yellies and Don’t Step In It becoming very popular.” Yellies are cute little furry spiders that respond to your voice – and the louder you scream, the faster they go. Chow Crown is a game where players have to try and eat snacks before the music ends, and Don’t Step In It is a game where players try not to step in poo as they walk along a mat blindfolded. Last Christmas, L.O.L Surprise Dolls appeared on Trade Me for almost double their retail price after selling out around the country.

“They’ve had a reboot with a bigger surprise capsule containing more than 60 mystery surprises,” says Millie. “Kids are challenged to look for secret clues to uncover, unwrap and locate each new item.” Hatchimals made the list for a third consecutive year. “Last year it was Twin Hatchimals, but this year Hatchimals Mystery is the hot new edition.” Hasbro’s Nerf Blaster has escalated into Nerf Laser Ops this year – an updated version of laser tag where you can download the app and keep score of previous games.

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Three great summer concerts The Katikati Twilight Concerts have grown into three hugely popular annual events on the local summer calendar. The line-up for 2019 is promising, with concerts on January 5, January 26 and February 9. All three take place at the Haiku Reserve in Katikati Township. Hipstamatics, billed as a party band with a difference, are performing at the ﬁrst concert on January 5. Taking iconic, well-known tunes, they reinterpret them into an authentic vintage soul/funk style with elements of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and James Brown evident in their sound. The Superstar Show will take to the stage on January 26. They’ve been performing around the country for the past 10 years, and combining three classic acts – like Bee Gees, Queen and Eagles – into one

show has been hugely successful. With favourites like Bohemian Rhapsody, Hotel California and Night Fever, who could argue? The ﬁnal concert, hosted on February 9, will see crowds entertained by Mihos Jazz Orchestra and Brilleaux in a show of two halves. Miho Wada has a quirky and colourful style that proves very popular, and Brilleaux, from Tauranga, are a high-energy outﬁt with a mixture of contemporary and classic British rhythm and blues-inspired music. Gates for each concert open at 5pm, and music starts at 6pm. Tickets are $25 per person at the gate, with a season ticket to attend all three priced at $60. They’re available from the Arts Junction, via: katikaticoncerts@gmail. com or by phoning Dianne on: 07 549 3522. Kids under 15 are entitled to free with an adult. Bring a deck chair and your favourite picnic snacks to the beautiful Haiku Reserve for some great family entertainment. If the weather is wet, the concert will be held the following day. For additional information, please visit: www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz or call: 07 549 3549.

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the interest of good customer relations, so make sure you hold on to the receipt. If you have left your shopping until the last minute, it’s pretty hard to go past a gift card. Everyone wins. But make sure you know how long the recipient will have to use it, and ensure you pass that information on. If you receive a gift card and can’t redeem it immediately, get it registered in case you lose it or it’s stolen. Some companies will replace a card if the customer can provide the card number, so be sure to record the details.

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Inexpensive gifts The sparkly, festive ads on TV and radio encourage us to buy expensive gifts for everyone at Christmas. But it’s also a time that puts real pressure on many who don’t have the cash to spend lavishly on loved ones. It’s a particularly stressful time when you can’t justify spending money you don’t have in the ﬁrst place. For many of us, maybe it’s time to break the cycle of over giftgiving, and look at other ways to show loved ones just how much they mean to us. While it’s nice to open a present or two, they don’t have to be expensive. People can show tokens of love by means other than paid-for-with-money gifts. If you want to try the ‘less is more’ approach this year, the ﬁrst thing to do is be upfront with your circle of friends and family about your plan. You never know - they might be quite relieved that someone had the courage to suggest something

they’d secretly been thinking about themselves. You could give hand-written promises or coupons, such as for a few hours of baby-sitting, home repairs and maintenance, spring cleaning an oven, washing the windows, cooking a meal, or a day trip and a picnic lunch to somewhere nearby that you never go to. Promise yourself that one day you’ll do the thing you’ve never done that’s right on your doorstep. Children’s art is always a treasure. Get kids to create their own Christmas cards, or draw and paint pictures for presents. Op shops always have oodles of cheap frames. These artworks will be sure to bring smiles and be kept as keepsakes, with their sentimental value only growing with time. As the saying goes, ‘experiences last longer than things’. There is truth in that - memories last a lifetime. Why not go

on an exciting outing between Christmas and New Year? It could be as simple as ﬁshing off the beach, going for a bush walk, or a day-long picnic in a place you wouldn’t normally visit. Maybe even throw a dart in a local map and let fate decide!

More than just socks and undies Dads, boyfriends, brothers and husbands are often harder to buy for than you’d think. To save you from buying the same old clothes, books and music you always do, we’ve put together some bright ideas so you can wow him this Christmas. There’s no reason for him to be lugging a bulky briefcase back and forth from the ofﬁce

every day. A well-crafted leather bag can be just as masculine, not to mention easier to carry. There are also some great hair and beauty products around for men these days. Personal grooming is as much a gift to you as it is to him. Wow him with a new cologne, manly skin care lotions or a shaving soap and brush set.

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Seeing and experiencing the best of Croatia Croatia has gorgeous rocky shorelines lapped by warm azure sea, but there is more to this European favourite, and certain things are not to be missed. Now, you can experience all the wonders that Croatia has to offer for yourself with Eurolink Tours.

Visit Cilipi for the Sunday market and folk dancing extravaganza, or take an exhilarating ride across to Mljet Island, which has lakes and another unique island within the island itself. On Monday night, check out the Moreske sword dancing in Korcula. For the best Venetian architecture stay in Trogir, but don’t forget to visit the Roman holiday home of

Diocletian, also known as Split. Detour for the day into Plitvice Lakes, which is the most beautiful walk traversing 16 waterfalls and turquoise lakes. Slovenia is the icing on the cake – clean green and traditional – and the Julian Alps National Park is an absolute stunner. You can stay in Lake Bled to walk the lake and nearby gorges. Eat lamb under the bell or cheesy strukli, drizzle trufﬂe oil on your salad and sample the honey schnapps. Join Karen and Russell Pringle from Eurolink in 2019. For more information, visit: www.eurolinktours.co.nz

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Measles alert for travellers from Philippines Auckland Regional Public Health Service has been notified of a new case of measles and is asking people who may have come into contact with the carrier to watch out for symptoms. The infected person flew in from Manila on Philippine Airlines flight PR218 on Friday, November 30 at 2.05pm. Medical Officer of Health, Dr David Sinclair, says the service is contacting other passengers on the plane who were sitting between rows 44 and 66, closest to the affected person.

“Symptoms may begin to appear in other passengers in the next few days, but if anyone seated in those rows knows they don’t have immunity to measles, they could be vaccinated and that could prevent the symptoms developing,” says Dr Sinclair. “If you feel unwell, please don’t just turn up. “It is important to call ﬁrst, because measles is highly infectious and you could infect others in the waiting room.” For more information or advice on measles, please call Healthline on: 0800 611 116 or visit: www.arphs.health.nz

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Seasonal flying challenges ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the airport families were stressing over forgotten passports, delayed ﬂights and long queues. Christmas can be a great time to travel, but the holiday season does bring its own challenges. Southern Cross Travel Insurance have looked at expectations versus the reality of the Christmas holidays, and come up with some tips to help you enjoy your trip to the fullest. “Whether it’s for sunny skies or fresh powder snow, we always

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bustling airports, chaotic shops and swamped tourist attractions mean you’ll need to pack your patience,” says a spokesperson. “If you want to avoid all of this, Christmas Day is often the best day to ﬂy, with less chance of delays than other holiday dates due to fewer travellers. “Christmas holidays are also the perfect time to pick up gifts for friends and family, but all that extra luggage can quickly stack up, and taking it home can hurt your wallet and your back. “If you think this may be you, prepurchase excess baggage online before your ﬂight. It’s often cheaper than at the airport check-in counter.”

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Helping damaged joints, part two New enhanced formula

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In the last edition we discussed how osteoarthritis (OA) is mostly caused by the loss of cartilage secreting cells called chondrocytes. Their job is to maintain cartilage. If chondrocytes are damaged or die, they are unable to repair cartilage. The result is that cartilage starts to breakdown, and eventually whole patches of cartilage are lost, causing a bone-on-bone scenario. While cartilage has no nerves, bone certainly does! While bone-on-bone causes pain, much of the pain comes from misdirected inflammation. White blood cells that patrol the joint capsule respond to cartilage loss by bringing in extra fluid and a cocktail of inflammatory chemicals in a vain attempt to repair the cartilage. The result is pain, stiffness and, in some cases, visible swelling. My approach is firstly to adopt a nutrient dense antiinflammatory diet. This is high in antioxidants, Omega 3 and other

foods that reduce inflammation. We then add four compounds from supplements. The first is Omega 3 fish oil, usually between 4000 and 6000mg daily. We then add high grade chondroitin sulphate at 800-1600mg. Chondroitin sulphate (CS) is the most important joint supplement. CS is an actual component of cartilage, and adding this helps chondrocytes to work properly. The problem is that most joint supplements only contain around 250mg of CS. In most cases I start clients on 1600mg. We then add the same amount of glucosamine and a potent 95 per cent curcumin extract from turmeric. As an example, I have one client with OA in his knees. This was bad enough to significantly impact

mobility, but after three months on a personalised programme, he is now able to exercise again. His partner had OA in her thumbs and shoulders and is much better. Feel free to contact me for personalised advice. John Arts is a qualiﬁed nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. For more information, give me a call on: 0800 423 559 or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read back issues at: www.abundant.co.nz

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the beauty industry you want to take? To enrol, all you need to do is ﬁll in an enrolment form on the Face and Beauty Academy’s website at: www.faceandbeauty.com, call: 07 579 5220 or 0800 322 326, or visit the academy at 109 Devonport Road to discuss your options. We’ll help you ﬁnd a career you’ll love for life.

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Game changer for kids with learning needs The coalition government will fund a new workforce of educational professionals who will work in schools to ensure children with diverse learning needs get the support they need. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the game-changer for students, parents and teachers that will see approximately 600 Learning Support Coordinators employed as early as the beginning of 2020. This will be the ﬁrst tranche of these positions, and they will work alongside teachers, parents and

other professionals. “These coordinators will not only help unlock the potential of thousands of children with learning needs, they’ll free up teachers so all children get more quality classroom time to learn,” says the Prime Minister. “A big concern I hear regularly from teachers is the amount of time they spend trying to get support for children with additional needs. “The new Learning Support Coordinators are a win-win; kids with both high and moderate needs will get on-theground support, parents will have a specialised point of

NZ export earnings boosted A new report on the value of international education shows it’s a powerhouse of New Zealand exports.

The latest Economic Valuation of International Education shows the sector now earns $5.1 billion a year. International education includes international students coming to study in New Zealand, as well as education and training delivered overseas by New Zealand enterprises. ExportNZ executive director Catherine Beard says there are thousands of New Zealanders involved in providing education for overseas students and hosting them in their homes and communities, and these endeavours last year contributed $4.8 billion to the country’s economy. “This is a signiﬁcant economic enterprise by New Zealanders all over the country and it has made international education one of our leading exports,” says Catherine. “Education and training delivered overseas by New Zealand enterprises is also growing and now earns $0.3 billion a year.

contact and teachers will have more time to teach. “This $217 million investment over four years follows a major spending increase in Budget 2018, and brings the extra funding the coalition government has put into learning support to half a billion dollars. “That is a huge investment in our ﬁrst year into supporting both our kids and our teachers. “One in ﬁve New Zealand children has a disability or other learning and behavioural needs, and it’s been too hard, for too long, for them to get support at the right time. Learning support has been neglected for more than a decade.”

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Things you should ask a lawyer when buying a house Most people know that it’s a good idea to seek advice from a lawyer when buying property. If you’re signing a binding legal document that involves the biggest ﬁnancial transaction you’ll probably ever make, it makes sense to

engage an expert. However, a lawyer or conveyancer isn’t just there to dot the i’s and cross the t’s on the contract. The Real Estate Authority say you should see them as a valuable source of support throughout the property buying process, not just someone to push the paperwork through at the last minute. Things can move fast in property transactions, so it’s smart to start talking to a lawyer as soon as you start looking through the ‘for sale’ ads. Here’s what to ask them in the ﬁrst instance: Are you a conveyancing specialist? It might seem obvious, but you really do want a lawyer that specialises in property transactions and knows the ins-and-outs of what you want to do. You may already have a great family lawyer, but if this isn’t an area they specialise in, then look elsewhere. You could even ask them for a recommendation. How much do you charge? Different lawyers and conveyancers have different fee structures, and pricing can vary dramatically, so

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it pays to have a clear understanding of what they will charge you from the get-go, and when it will be due. What clauses should I add? Your sale and purchase agreement can include clauses, such as a finance clause that means the offer is subject to you getting loan pre-approval from your bank. Talk to your lawyer about your individual circumstances and what clauses should be included in your contract, to best protect yourself. Talking about this early on will save you time when it comes to making an offer and the real estate agent or salesperson asks what clauses you’d like in the agreement. Can you explain the LIM to me? A LIM is a council file that includes all the information held about a particular property. These files can be chunky, complex and full of very detailed information about resource consents, zoning information, natural features that affect a property (like flooding) and more. Ask your lawyer or conveyancer to look over these documents and explain them to you, so you fully understand all aspects of the information. Your lawyer will know what to watch out for when reading through the documents and is the best person to spot any red flags.

What do I need to know about a unit title property? If you are buying a unit title property, the seller must provide you with certain sets of information. Talk to your lawyer about the information you are entitled to and ask their advice on whether you should seek any further information. Will you check my sale and purchase agreement before I sign it? Don’t sign anything before your lawyer or conveyancer has read over it. Remember, a sale and purchase agreement is a legally binding document and there’s no going back once you have signed on the dotted line. Buying a home is a big ﬁnancial decision, so it’s well worth taking the time to ensure you’ve done your due diligence and received the right advice. What will happen on settlement day? Settlement day is when the property transfer goes ahead, and the house becomes yours. This day is the culmination of a lot of hard work and stress, but before you pop the champagne, several things need to happen in sequence between your lawyer, the seller’s lawyer and your bank or lender. This can take time, so it’s a good idea not to be sitting outside the home at 9am with a moving truck.

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How property buyers can spot a healthy home Purchasing a house that’s warm and dry is a priority for many property hunters, but how can buyers identify a ‘healthy’ home? Real Estate Authority chief executive Kevin Lampen-Smith says there are a handful of key traits to watch out for. “A house that’s hard to heat can make you sick and miserable,” says Kevin. “In many cases, the key is good insulation.” The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum of 18 degrees in our homes. Insulation is often the most practical and cost-effective way to make a house more energy efﬁcient. An insulated home is warmer in winter and cooler in summer, which can provide health beneﬁts like reducing mould and damp. “Ask the agent or seller if the property is insulated, the type of insulation used and when it was installed,” says Kevin. “Ask your building inspector to check

the state of the insulation.” Insulation should be replaced or topped up if it’s less than 12cm thick, doesn’t cover the whole ceiling, has become wet or damp or been damaged by rodents or birds. “If a property you’re looking at isn’t insulated, it’s a good idea to budget for the cost of doing the work, as your health (and your wallet) will thank you in the long term,” adds Kevin. There’s support available for some buyers, such as a Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation grant. Some local councils also allow property owners to add the cost of insulation to their rates and pay this back over time. When working to identify a healthy home, Kevin says it’s important to

watch out signs of dampness, which include musty smells, damp or mouldy wardrobe contents, mould forming behind paintings or furniture or mould or watermarks on ceilings or walls. “Condensation on windows, especially in bedrooms, isn't necessarily a sign of excessive dampness if it only happens occasionally during winter,” he says. Ideally, the house will have extractor fans in the bathroom, kitchen

and laundry that are vented outside. Fans should not be vented into the roof space. Good curtains can also help a house retain warmth. “It’s important to note that curtains aren’t necessarily included in the sale of the house,” says Kevin, “so ask about this and if the answer is yes, ensure they’re included in the list of chattels in the sale and purchase agreement.” According to EECA, good curtains should be ﬂoorlength and ﬁt tightly against the wall or window frame. Sill-length curtains are ineffective. Curtains should be wider than the window frame and preferably be double layered with a thick lining. If the property has ineffective curtains, or does not come with curtains, buyers should factor this cost into their budget. For more information and helpful resources about purchasing a home, visit: www.settled.govt.nz, the independent government website for buyers and sellers.

Tips for making your home look lived in while you’re away The Christmas holiday season is a great opportunity to visit distant relatives, enjoy a break in the warmth of summer and take the time to do some of those classic road trips that you just can’t manage at other times of the year.

old shoes at the front door and at the back door. This will create the feeling that someone is inside. And don’t make the mistake of broadcasting the fact you’re going away when you chat to people. Avoid sharing your travel plans on social media, and wait until you get home to share your holiday photos.

But unfortunately, the Christmas period is also a perfect time for thieves to break into unoccupied homes and steal valuable household items while owners are away. Make sure you have your mail collected. It’s a good idea to arrange for a friend or family member to collect your mail and any newspapers or junk mail from your driveway. Leave things out. Leave a pair of your

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For the second year in a row, Upshot NZ Ltd has been handed the Most Trusted Accountants award for Tauranga. Last year, Upshot was also awarded the Most Trusted Business title in the overall business categories. Directors Jill and Chris Fryer are passionate about helping small businesses. They can advise on new set ups and structure and due diligence, plus they can complete the normal compliance, including bookkeeping, GST Returns, payroll, annual accounts and tax returns. Upshot are Xero Gold partners and the team are Xero certiﬁed, so they can also assist with Xero set up and training. “Do what you do best – we’ll do the rest,” is Upshot’s motto, and it’s all

about taking the headaches away from small business owners, allowing them to concentrate fully on their key tasks. “We’ll do as much or as little as our clients wish,” says Jill. “We’ll even train them to be able to complete their bookkeeping themselves. We have a fantastic team and our ofﬁce is home based, which helps keep costs down.” Jill and Chris are small business owners, just like Upshot’s clients, so they fully understand what’s involved. They believe no question is a silly question and also speak in plain English, not technical jargon. Many of Upshot’s clients are contractors and sole operators who are busy during the day, so Upshot are available after hours for added convenience. Jill and Chris give their thanks to their customers who voted for Upshot in the Most Trusted awards.

Paying attention to your household budget If you run a business, you’re always reviewing budgets and trimming expenses. You don’t want rising costs eating into your profits, otherwise what is the point of working so hard? Unfortunately, few people pay such close attention to the household budget. Generally, once there’s enough to pay the mortgage, buy groceries and have a nice life, we adopt a ‘she’ll be right’ approach to our money. That doesn’t usually result in dire financial straits – instead, it makes you comfortably inefficient. You might be aware that you should be doing better for how hard you’re working, but the consequences of doing what you’ve always done aren’t particularly dire, so you do nothing. But 2019 is the time to change that! Ask yourself

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Norway’s electric Bu explained Christina Bu, the secretary-general of the Norway Electric Vehicle Association, is in our newspapers and on our TVs and radios espousing Norway’s 50 per cent ownership of EV/ hybrid cars. Norway taxes large, polluting private vehicles heavily, and subsidises the purchase of electric vehicles. What she doesn’t explain is that 98 per cent of their electricity is generated by hydro, and that Norway is the third-largest exporter of natural gas and exports large quantities of crude oil.

Their revenue from exporting gas and crude oil is 442 billion Krone (NZ$75 billion), and that income largely subsidises electric vehicles and social outcomes. Norway has held its sovereign assets unlike New Zealand who, in my opinion, sold its citizens down the river by divesting our rich assets for shortterm gain. Norway’s management of its huge sovereign wealth is a measure of strong, political and ﬁnancial ethics over time. M J Anderson, Pyes Pa.

Nightmare on Cameron! The transport committee supports a scheme to include a bus-only lane on Cameron Road-CBD to the Hospital - a plan that looks to eliminate roadside parking, making way for a dedicated

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third-lane each way for buses only at peak-times. Parking, then, is only available off-peak presumably? Parking shortages in the CBD/Avenues is already beyond critical, and this scheme can only make this much worse. The CBD’s extreme lack of parking extends the problems outwards significantly. Many business workers already park extensively throughout residential areas in the vicinity due to the lack of parking available within commercial/shop premises. Street parking will likely be available on work days between, say, 10am and 2.30pm? This looks like another nail in the coffin of CBD/ Cameron Road-businesses. It is clear that council staff and councillors are yet to realise the significant impact of these rather low level, illconceived schemes and plans. I Stevenson, Tauranga (abridged).

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I totally agree with professional truck operator A. McNeill, (December 7), and while I agree with Rogers Rabbits’ views on most things, I also take issue with him regarding the Tauranga/ Waihi highway. It would be very nice to have a four-lane highway (at great expense) between Tauranga and Waihi, complete with concrete ‘idiot strips’ down the centre along with Armco barriers on each side. Resurrecting the old railway line would be even better. But as A McNeill says, the beautiful, long smooth Eastern Expressway still has at least one serious crash a week. There’s basically nothing wrong with the Tauranga/

Waihi Road. Apart from a couple of moderate bends up by Apata, the road is as safe as any other in New Zealand. The problem is with some of the stupid, less-thancapable maniac drivers who use it. They not only put themselves at risk, but also other innocent drivers. Until they stop producing vehicles with multitudes of ﬁddle with gadgets for drivers to fi instead of concentrating on their driving, then crashes will continue to occur. No amount money for extra lanes and concrete/ Armco barriers will safeguard against accidents caused by the few stupid and idiotic users of this otherwise safe road. P Kelly, Te Puna.

Honesty from a “bad road driver” In reply to A. McNeill (December 7), we agree with some of your conclusions but have to disagree with others. My partner and I agree that the speed limit must be lowered to save lives - if the laws of physics were applied and obeyed, death by impact could be obviated. The dangers from speed increase exponentially and relate to the capability of each driver. I personally admit I am a bad road driver, and cancelled my licence several years ago because I was a menace to others despite many years and a lot

of experience (I’m an army-trained motorcyclist, the winner of an international motorcycle sand race and have used both three and fourwheeled ATVs on a hill farm). Having seen and been driven by “born” drivers, I rated myself mediocre and, as I aged, my reﬂexes slowed and my inattention increased. We must remove dangerous drivers by stricter policing and, if possible, by the issue of dash cameras to volunteer, professional, full-time drivers who would record and report dangerous driving. B Young, Plummers Point.

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Women step in I was casually walking to get my lunch on Tuesday when a fight broke out between four young blokes close to Tauranga City Library. It was three against one, and the single male keep taking fists to the face, swearing and walking away, only to turn around and charge right back into the fray. What astounded me about this street brawl, though, was the people that broke it up. A woman in her mid-50s got between the four lads, arms outstretched, trying to hold them apart, as fists and curses flew over her head.

Then a snowy-haired lady, probably in her 70s, pulled the solo ﬁghter aside and tried to talk him down. fi A brave, bolshie woman in her late 20s also told them to grow up, break it up and “be the bigger bloke”. Women of all ages and all walks of life – professionals, retired, and young people – began walking across the street ready to intervene if needed, myself included. I want to say thank you to the brave women that stepped up to help stop this street brawl. F McGrath, Whakatane.

New buses don’t cut it I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the new bus timetable changes. I do not drive. My old route was the 70, which took me all around Matua, up Otumoetai Road, past New World at Brookﬁeld for shopping and then all the way into town and back again. Perfect! I arranged all my activities around the old route. In order to reach one of my clubs, I now have to catch two buses - the 70 (town to Matua), and the 72 to take me up Otumoetai Road. I have to get off the 70 and walk along Ngatai Road, cross a very busy roundabout and wait approximately 15 minutes to catch the 72. The 72 then goes up Otumoetai Road and turns

down Grange Road, where I get off on its way into town, however I can’t get to New World or the other places I used to go to! How stupid! Recently, whilst on the 72 going up Otumoetai Road, an elderly lady waiting at the bus stop to go shopping at New World was told by the driver that, unfortunately, the bus doesn’t go there any more so she had to get off! How is anyone, let alone a pensioner, expected to walk along and cross busy roads safely, carrying shopping from one stop to another, in order to change busses? How are we meant to do this in bad weather? If it ain’t broke, don’t ﬁx it! J Stone, Matua (abridged).

Peddling trouble Tim, Tim, Tim oh dear!

Just when we thought the Australian cricketers were going to play nicely. No sledging, just handshakes and hugs – Tim Paine promised to singlehandedly change the conduct and culture of his team. But it took just one game and a defeat for all that to come horribly undone when Australia got beat fair and square by India in the ﬁrst test. There was not one smidgeon of grace in defeat from super sulk Tim – no “well done India, you were clearly the better team on the day”. In fact, he chose to question the accuracy of the decision review system. All the decisions from the DRS were clearly the right ones. Sure they favoured India, but they were the right decisions and so the result of the game was the right one. Why didn’t Tim Paine just acknowledge the fact those decisions favoured India rather than question their accuracy? Does he not understand how badly that was received on the international stage? It’s certainly not unexpected though. After all, a wombat doesn’t change its coat overnight. I Goldsmith, Otumoetai.

The latest aberration floated - the United Nations 2018 Global Migration Compact due for immediate signing - will flood at least 59,000,000 ‘economic’ refugees onto world stage by 2025 (mostly “illegals”) and give them a new basic human right to go wherever they please. This dysfunctional United Nations lunacy looks to be endorsed by PM Ardern and deputy Peters, which is a joke considering Peters campaigned against immigration and for a referendum to abolish entrenched Maori parliamentary seats. The secrecy and silence until now is very clandestine. New Zealand will not be able to determine its own sovereignty, but PM Ardern simply writes off criticism as fake news. That’s wonderful from someone who can’t govern, can’t control her cabinet (two gone with more to follow) while endorsing inane schemes. This reflects the socialist/leftist philosophy of failure and ignorance plus the lack of openness, transparency, honesty and accountability. However, don’t for one moment think the duplicitous National Party, despite its manifesto and lip service to do what is right for Kiwis, is any better. They should combine with Labour/Greens/NZF coalition and rebrand themselves as Anti-Kiwi Party of NZ. Food for thought, voters! R Paterson, Matapihi (abridged).

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Oasis of musical calm in the madness In an unpredictable world, it’s good to know some things stay the same.

be well worthwhile as these guys are seriously good. Things kick off at 7pm (doors 6.30pm) and there’s a complimentary hot drink and cake. Tickets are $20 on the door, or you can book with Rosie via: 075526291 or: waharaurosie@gmail.com

And, as the chaos of Christmas draws ever closer, that’s what the Winston Watusi column is here for – to help keep everything on an even course, an oasis of Jazz guerrillas calm in a sea of madness So while the world descends into pre-holiday panic, Okay, next. I recently got the new album from things in Watusi World tick along unconcerned and, as jazz guerrillas The Wellington City Shake 'Em On is often the case, this week I have a gig and an album Downers, and it instantly became my favourite jazz for you. It’s business as usual here... album of the year. Then I realised it wasn’t new, I’m just out of touch. First of all that gig - yet another with folky underpinnings - in Te But I ﬁgure if I Puna at the Quarry didn't know about Park Gallery. it – and, dear readers, I've written a lot I really do try to keep about folk music up – then some of this year, but not y’all might also have from any particular missed it, especially musical bias. The given its limited terms Shake ‘Em On Downers’. combined efforts of of release. Allow me The Katikati Folk Club, The Tauranga Acoustic Music to quote from the band’s Facebook page: Club, The Aongatete Folk Festival and others point to - You can't get it in stores. how popular the style is; or perhaps folkies just send - There’s no Spotify or Apple Music. me more emails. - We’re not doing any real physical or digital The other stalwart promoter of such music is Rosie distribution. Holmes, and I wanted to mention her last bash for the - The photos don’t feature our current line-up. year since it is, unusually, on a Monday. - There will not be any music videos. Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard are at the Gallery - No, there will not be an album release or tour next week on December 17. This is, for those new to funded by Chamber Music New Zealand and it, an indoor venue at the end of the quarry car park. culminating with a hometown collaboration show at And what can I say brieﬂy about this duo that will the Michael Fowler Centre featuring the New Zealand do them any sort of justice? Both sing and write, and Symphony Orchestra. Or any public shows, really. Mark is a very impressive guitar player. Both have been active musically since the 1970s, though were married On the menu and have done most of their duo work since 1988. Nonetheless, I now have a copy of On The Menu, There are several albums and much music scattered released sometime around the middle of the year, and I around the internet. can report that it is a work of sheer brilliance. I’d call what they do ‘acoustic music’ rather than The seven-piece band have moved to mainly ‘folk music’, and a quick Google to check it out might original material – only three old standards amongst

the eleven songs – and take on pretty much the whole of New Orleans jazz history with an album of virtuoso playing and arranging that stretches from early Dixie and Latin-inspired sounds to some seriously funky second line grooves, all with boundless imagination and good humour. It’s hard to single out anyone, though trombonist Kaito Walley is mightily impressive and Oscar Laven provides some inspired clarinet and sax, while

Emma Wollum is still unique and the perfect singer for the band. Most notable is how the album strikes a sweet spot between hard-core jazz and a band just playing songs and having fun. I can’t recommend this highly enough. If you’ve ever liked a single jazz tune or song from New Orleans, rush to the Shake 'Em On Downers’ Bandcamp page immediately. You'll have a smile on your face ‘til Christmas.

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Enjoying breakfast and fun with Santa Excitement, smiles and giggles of delight were plentiful amongst the lucky children who won Bethlehem Town Centre and Sun Media’s Breakfast with Santa competition. At Columbus Coffee in Bethlehem earlier this month, the children’s eyes lit

up with surprise and delight as they sat down patiently waiting at his breakfast table that was stacked high with pancakes, maple syrup, crispy bacon, fruit salad, French toast, hot chocolates and many more delicious treats. As the kids sat waiting in anticipation for the arrival of the man himself, Santa entered the room with a great “ho, ho, ho” and a smile that ﬁlled the room.

Santa reads letters from the children at breakfast. Naturally, the children bounced out of their seats to greet him. A few editions ago, The Weekend Sun ran a competition for children to win breakfast with Santa thanks to Bethlehem Town Centre. Entering was simple – we asked you to tell us why you would like to have breakfast with Santa to be in the draw to win.

A festive breakfast was had by all, with Santa making sure he took his time to talk to each child, having individual photos with the children and even receiving letters. And the fun didn’t stop there, especially as bags of treats were given by Santa at the end of the breakfast. The children’s special time will be a memory they will cherish forever.

Catch the best flicks in Papamoa The Tivoli Cinema recently opened in the heart of Papamoa, screening both the biggest blockbusters as well as arthouse films. They’ve been open for around a month, and are currently screening movies such as Holmes and Watson, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Vice, Mortal Engines and the latest How to Train your Dragon film. You can also get into the Christmas spirit with favourites like The Grinch, while Andre Rieu’s Sydney Town Hall Concert is also showing this weekend. For more information, movie times and listings, visit: www.tivolipapamoa.co.nz The Weekend Sun has one double pass to any film screening at Tivoli Papamoa for one lucky reader who can tell us one movie that is screening at Tivoli Papamoa this week. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, December 18.

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Fill your summer with Bible knowledge While most schools are out for the Christmas and New Year period, Mount Baptist Church is hosting a three-day mini Bible summer school for those who want to learn more about the Bible and Christianity in modern New Zealand.

Running from January 13-16, attendees will get the opportunity to hear from three world class theologians and speakers, including a punk rock Anglican priest, the principal of Pathways Bible College and Dr Craig

Liston, the only person in New Zealand (and probably the world) to have a PhD in both quantum physics and theology. Mount Baptist pastor, Ross Horton, is excited about the three-day summer school that he’s labelled the ‘Mount Mini’. “We’re delighted to be able to provide an opportunity for people to learn about the Bible, and showcase how a book written so long ago contains such eternal truths that are still incredibly relevant today,” he says. “The Mount Mini is really lucky to have such eminent and well respected speakers make themselves available. They are not only subject matter experts,

The reward of ‘pick your own’ There’s nothing more rewarding in summer than picking your own fresh fruit, then finishing the day with a eal boysenberry ice cream. The Mr Boysenberry farm at Lot 1, 117 Bell Road offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own boysenberries, ensuring best customer satisfaction. Owner Dave Wilkinson says it’s a bumper crop of the new modern variety of fruit this season, which have no thorns for easy picking. “We’ve got 3000 plants, and the bees have been busy,” he says. “The shop is prepared to serve people quickly and efficientl , with multiple scales and extra ice cream machines.” People who don’t wish to pick their own can buy punnets of boysenberries at the shop. “We’re only open for a short season, so it pays to get in quick for the best fruit,” adds Dave. With EFTPOS available, and no prickles on the plants, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying

There’s a whole heap of boysenberries just waiting to be picked. Photo: Caitlin Burns.

an afternoon out with friends, and bringing home something sweet for dessert. Mr Boysenberry is open from 8.30am-6pm on their opening weekend in December, seven days a week. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/Mr.Boysenberry/

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT MT RSA Fri 14th Tony Wellington 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 15th Ray Solomon & Ollie 7:30pm Sun 16th Andy Bowman 4:30pm – 7:30pm

10pm Wed 19th Latin Vibes with Camila & Santiago + special guests from 8pm Thurs 20th Jazz Dining with Josh During 7pm, then open Mic night from 10pm

MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 14th Camila & Santiago 6pm – 9pm, then DJ Allamay from 10pm Sat 15th Two Two 6pm – 9pm, then DJ Ayesha from 10pm Sun 16th Super Social Sunday

THE BARREL ROOM Mon 17th Quiz Night from 7pm

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they’re also great engaging communicators.” The mini Bible school is not only for people who already identify as Christians or Bible experts, but for anyone who has an interest in Christianity in the modern world. To find out mo e information, or to register your attendance, please contact Mount Baptist on: 07 575 6949 or mtbaptist@mtb.kiwi

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Saturday 15 December Bay Network Singles Club

50 Plus. Make new friends. Barbeques, outings, dining out & pot-lucks. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles gathering as Yeshua (Jesus) & the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. Joel 021 768 043

BOP Model Powerboat Club

BOP Champs & Dec Club Race Day. Today at Taurikura Drive, The Lakes. Starts 9am just down from Above & Beyond

Cinderella, The Ballet

Dance Education Centre presents Cinderella, The Ballet. 1pm & 7pm at Baycourt. Tickets available at Baycourt.

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Club days/times: Sat 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs Thurs- 4.30pm: Intermediate ages, 6pm: College ages. New members welcome. Racquets are available. Enquiries: Turu 022 031 7568

Get Fluxed Art Exhibition

At The Incubator, Historic Village 15th-22nd Dec. Student work from ToiOhomai’s Welding for Art 2018 Pathways course. www.theincubator.co.nz facebook.com/theincubatortauranga @ the_incubator_tauranga

Greerton Hall Market

8am-1pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac, refreshments. Balloons & lollies for kids. Spot prizes. Ph/txt for stall. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 greertonmarket@actrix.co.nz, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Katikati Art Group

Summer Sale! Until 17th Dec. Excellent prices! Nothing over $200! Open 10am-4pm daily. Entry side of Memorial Hall, centre of Katikati.

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

We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sat, 7:30-8:30pm, at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 1:30pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque Tauranga

Corkers Toastmasters

Tga/BOP Club, at Club Mt Maunganui 12:50pm start. All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Wow your audience Corkers Toastmasters meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui at 2pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939

Social Group

Croquet

Unique club for people with a mild disability. 25 to 45. Various friendly fortnightly outings. Ph 07 575 3739 or 021 206 2980

Tauranga Domain, Cameron Road, 12:45 for 1pm start. Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Meet at Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St West, last Saturday of the month except Dec/Jan at 1:30pm. Growing fuchsias. Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Rotaries March Book-Sale

Please donate books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, sheet music. Drop off at 24 Montana Dr, 20 Ririnui Pl. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Te Puke Christmas Parade

Downtown Te Puke, 123 Jellicoe St. 11am-12. Free admission.

Te Puke Community Market

9am-1pm at Jubilee Park, Te Puke Open criteria $10 per stall. Art craft, food, coffee, plants, bric-a-brac, small businesses

Te Puke Scottish Society

Christmas dance, Te Puke War Memorial Hall 7:30-11pm. Live band, Christmas Carols & supper. Come along & celebrate with us. Valerie 573 7093

TECT National Sevens

Tauranga Domain today & Sunday. www.nationalsevens.co.nz

Village Radio Museum

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Historic Village Market

Great market every 1st & 3rd Sunday from 8am-12 pm at 17th Ave. Fruit & veg, crafts, tools, food, plants, clothes & paintings.

Maketu Market

Maketu Market held on 3rd & 5th Sundays of month. 6am set up until 12pm at Maketu Village Green. Pat 021 447 420 or Carolyn 027 251 0388

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sunday, 7-8pm, at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

Nine Lessons & Carols

St Peter’s Anglican Church, Mt Maunganui. 7pm. Traditional Christmas readings & carol service led by the Scholars Baroque Aotearoa. Come early to ensure a seat!

NZDA BOP Range Day

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring ﬁrearms licence

Sunday 16 December

2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117

Accordion-Keyboard

Oldtime Music-makers at Welcome Bay Hall 3rd Sunday 1-4 pm. All welcome, $3 entry & ladies a plate please. Ph Ces or Joy 544 3849

Affordable Arts Artisan Fair

Black Sheep Bar & Grill, Plummers Point Road/SH2, you’ll ﬁnd a wide range of amazing goods. Come along & meet the makers!

Art On The Strand

Original Art for Sale. Weather permitting. The Strand, Tauranga. 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists.

Christmas Carol Service

Sing your favourite carols & hear the Christmas story. A delicious supper will follow. All ages welcome. 6pm St Georges Anglican Church, Gate Pa.

Christmas Lessons & Carols

Traditional carol service by the Scholars Pro Musica Chamber Choir. 7pm, St Peter’s Anglican Church, Mt Maunganui. Congregational carols, choir items, & readings. All welcome.

Omokoroa Lions Market

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Oropi Xmas Sunday Market

Last market for the year. Great range of quality stalls with something for everyone. Oropi Memorial Hall, 1295 Oropi Rd, 9-1

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 7158 or 573 8497 www.quaker.org.nz

TePuke Country Music Club

1pm at Te Puke Citz & RSA Club. All welcome. Please bring a plate of Christmas nibbles to share. Ph Gayle 573 8255

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

Teachings by Geshela Jamyang Sherab held at the Papamoa Community

Centre, alternate Sundays, 10am-12pm. Teachings Free, Dana appreciated. For dates Ph Jaki on 021 216 1102

Monday 17 December Achieve Toastmasters

Find your voice Achieve Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Monday at St Stephens Church Hall Brookﬁeld Terrace at 7:30pm. Ph Frank/Chrissy 543 9493

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am. Tauranga Central Baptist Church,13 ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Argentine Tango

A close-embrace dance that will change your life! Come on guys meet friendly young dancers to walk this ‘journey’. Ph/Txt 020 4006 1340

Body+Soul Fitness

For over 50s. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall, Tues Tauranga Senior Citizens Norris St, Wed Bethlehem hall 9:15am. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Cards 500

Social, competitive & fun. Flexible evenings to suit. No cost. Ph Chris 572 3834

Chess During The Day

The Mount Chess Club, 1pm-4pm. Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Sets, boards, clocks, refreshments provided. Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free conﬁdential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $3 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 572 3968

Friends Of The Library

Greerton Library Book Group meets at 10:30am. Theme this month - Best Book of 2018. Visitors & new members welcome. Jenny 543 4760. www.fol-tauranga.org.nz

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Our Chorus teaches you to sing & enjoy a great craft. Meets 7pm, 183 Moffatt Rd, Bethlehem. Ph Gordon 07 576 5008. Welcomes new members.

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Monday, 7-8pm, at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems ph 0800 NA TODAY

Sequence Dance

New Year’s Eve Mon Dec 31. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. 8pm-midnight. $8pp. Supper, excellent programme, music. Prizes, rafﬂes. Goodbye 2018, welcome 2019.

Tauranga City Brass

Band practise is 7-9pm at 10 Yatton St Greerton. All brass players & percussionists very welcome. Instruments available. Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Monday 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn/share spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & all things ﬁbre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483

Tauranga Rocknroll Club

Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or www.taurangarocknrollclub. org.nz

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

For retirees. Friendship, speakers, outings, social gatherings. Meets 4th Monday each month 10am at Citizens Club. Ph Bryan 570 2483

Zonta Tauranga Womens’ Organisation

Leading global organisation empowering women worldwide thru service & advocacy warmly welcomes professional women. Make a difference. Monthly meeting. Ph Suzy 021 266 5044

Tuesday 18 December Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting every Tuesday night, 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Ladies Group

Leading to a Better Community. Interested? email Denise dkbean@kinect. co.nz. ph/txt 027 284 6828. Meet 2nd Tues business & social 4th Tues.

Beginner Social Dance Class

6pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wed at 8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337

BOP Linux Users Group

7-9pm ﬁrst Tues of the month L.J.Hooker, cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave Smarter, safer, faster & free. Learn more to take charge of your computer. 578 6024 http://boplug.co.nz/event-calendar/

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa

Free conﬁdential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa Tues-Thurs 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222

Golf In The City

Golf for all, Otumoetai golf Club. Tee off from 3:30-5:30pm. Meals available. Prizes & fun. All welcome.

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

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Are you a lifelong learner ? Check out the range of courses, workshops, classes, lectures, lessons & events on www.letslearn.co.nz or ph 544 9557

Narcotics Anonymous

Womens’ meeting every Tuesday at Downstairs Hall (accessed from building’s rear), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 51 Fifth Ave. (Children welcome). Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Ocean Running

5k Fun Run & Walk around Mauao base track. Every Tuesday, $6 entry Mt Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. Walkers start 5:30 runners 6pm. Ph Phil 021 383 354

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Midweek Tennis Tues & Thurs. Start 9am. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (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

Petanque

Twilight TuesdaysTga/BOP Club at Club Mt Maunganui 4-6pm. All Welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Scrabble

Tauranga Scrabble Club 8:50am-12pm. 3 games Tauranga Bridge Club Ngatai Rd. New players very welcome. Ph 578 3606

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming

Percussion band. 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185 for info

Tauranga Toastmasters

Improve your speaking & leadership skills in a supportive & social environment. Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm, Lyceum Club, 1st Ave. Guests welcome!

Te Puke Toy Library

Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

Try Lawn Bowls

Tauranga South Bowling Club. All welcome, especially beginners. Must be over 13 years. Bowls supplied. Smooth ﬂat shoes or bare feet. 5:45-8:15pm approx. $5 each

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. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 19 December

Twilight Corporate Disc Golf

Chess Tauranga

A workplace get together like no other.At pin oak ﬂat in the beautiful Mclaren Falls park 5:30pm. Full details tauranga disc golf on facebook.com

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

WANTED Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles

Exploring the diverse religious traditions contributing to NZ society. 6-8:15pm St Georges Church, 1 Church Street. Full description & enrolments at www.rdc.org. nz/classes/

For Mount Lions Lioness Clubs Annual Bookfair. Drop-off 31 Maitland Rd Greerton, 24 Twickenham Ct Bethlehem,126 Santa Monica Dr, Papamoa. For collection ph 575 2725

Thursday 20 December Bay City Rockers

Social RocknRoll Dancing, with Neon Moon, RocknRoll Waltz. At Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344

Katikati Toastmasters

Find Your Voice Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday at 7:30pm at Katikati Community Centre Beach Road Katikati. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939

Keynotes Inc.

Keynotes 4-part harmony Women’s chorus meet 7pm at Wesley Church 13th Ave, singing for fun & health. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Learning About Tauranga Faith-Groups

Mah Jong Club

Every Friday at St Andews Church Hall, Dee St, Mt Maunganui. 12:45-4pm. Come join our friendly club. Joy 578 7310

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui, 7:308:30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help ph 0800 NA TODAY

Red Cross Volunteers

Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Narcotics Anonymous

WHAT’S ON HOLIDAY BREAK DEADLINES

Tauranga Model Railway Club

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID MISSING OUT

Mens’ meeting (Closed), every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm, at Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. Ph 0800 NA TODAY Club Night every Thurs 7:30 in club rooms, cnr Mirrelees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike Oldﬁeld 926 9198

Te Puke Art Society

9:30am open for viewing art & doing art. Friendly helpful group. All levels & new members welcome. Ph 027 660 6213

Friday 21 December Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am every Friday. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13 Ave/ Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Friday 21st December issue: Book by 10am Monday 17th December Friday 28th December issue: Book by 10am Wednesday 19th December th Friday 4 January 2018 issue: Book by 10am Wednesday 19th December http://www.sunlive.co.nz/whats-on.html

Belly Dance Beginner Class

Learn basic technique of this sassy dance form! Have fun, keep ﬁt St Columba Church Hall 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga, 6:30pm. Ph 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Cards - Five Hundred

1pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 0274 786 282

Friends Of The Library

Papamoa Library Book Group meets at 10am. Theme this month, Celebrations. Visitors & new members always welcome. Helen 021 1126 397. www.fol-tauranga.org.nz

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

Kiwi Toasters

Build Conﬁdence Kiwi Toasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Wednesday at 5:30pm at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (beside Pharmacy) Papamoa. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939

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Narcotics Anonymous

Steps meeting (Closed), every Wednesday, 7:30-9pm, at Downstairs Hall (accessed from building’s rear carpark), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 51 Fifth Avenue, Tauranga. Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Papamoa Palms Friendship Club

11am Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. am & pm speakers. Bring own lunch. All welcome. Initial visit free. Ph Sue 574 3280

Singles Coffee Club 60+

Meet every Wed 10am. Looking to meet like minded people. Ph Gayle 0274 393 267 or email mixandmingle@ xtra.co.nz

Steady As You Go

Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, 2-3pm except 1st Wednesdays each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Homunga Bay via inland route. Grade moderate. Ph Doug 548 0689

Toastmasters City Early Start

Improve communication leadership teamwork skills join motivated enthusiastic group Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:508:15am email LaniDTM@gmail.com www.cityearlystart. co.nz & FB

A FUN CHRISTMAS SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

16 DECEMBER | 9.30AM CITY CHURCH TAURANGA 252 OTUMOETAI RD, TAURANGA citychurch.nz

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Be thankful this Christmas Every born-again believer rejoices that this great nation chose to adopt Thomas Bracken’s God Defend New Zealand as its national anthem.

Written originally as a poem, the song’s underlying structure is a prayer – a reverent prayer, that God would listen to us, cherish us, bless and protect us. We say ‘amen’ to that, since He continues to do just that. Whether we give Him credit or not, we are in debt to God in more ways than one. And so, as Christmas approaches, how thankful are we of our Heavenly Father? How ready are we to

rejoice in the birth of His Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? We all know how easy it is to get side-tracked by our society’s emphasis on consumerism and materialism. Even exchanging gifts can become a competition and a burden instead of a delight and a joy. It could become all too easy to lose sight of what we are celebrating! So this Christmas, why not gift Jesus your attention. It is His ‘giving up His divine privileges’ [Phil. 2:7] that we ought to be grateful for, for ultimately He ‘died a criminal’s death on a cross’ [Phil. 2:8] to ‘reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in Heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the Cross’ [Col.1:20]. Invite Jesus into your homes as well as your hearts this Christmas [see Romans 10:9-10]. After all, this is His birthday, and He has every right to be there! Dean Carter - Calvary Baptist

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Hear the sound of carollers I love hearing people sing carols. In the street, in the car or at home, I love seeing people sing carols. Yes, I love hearing very good choirs singing, but I think I prefer ‘all-comers’ choirs.

A community is strong when we come together and sing from a common song sheet. In the lead up to Christmas, we have a very special song-sheet available to us - the song sheet of Jesus’ story. His is a story of love and forgiveness, bringing peace and joy. It is easy to sing from another song-sheet at Christmas, the song-sheet of stress and “I want”. Let me encourage you to instead ﬁnd your place in the choir singing from Jesus’ song-sheet this Christmas. Simon Mcleay - St Peters in the City

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A good friend of mine once told me that many people sing slightly out of key, but when you put together a large choir with many voices, all of those small imperfections cancel each other out. I think that is the way that God has designed us to work together as people, to cover each other’s small imperfections.

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WESLEY CHURCH 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP - Advent 3: Joy Service of Carols and Readings led by the Wesley Choir CHRISTMAS EVE - December 24: 8.15-9.15pm CAROLS ON THE LAWN (Inside if wet.) Please bring a low chair or blanket. Candles and carol books provided. ALL WELCOME. Minister: Rev Leigh Sundberg 100, 13th Avenue, Tauranga ph: 578-8493 http://www.wesley.co.nz

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ST STEPHENS CHURCH 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP & HOLY COMMUNION Led by Rev Ralph Vickers Deacon: Margaret Birtles Brookfield Terrace, Otumoetai ph: 576-4961

ST JAMES UNION CHURCH 10.00am MORNING WORSHIP Starts with a cuppa at 9.30am Cnr Devon & Pooles Road, Greerton ph: 541-2182

When you read the Gospel of Luke in the Bible, you are taken on a journey of discovery. One of the main questions that the Gospel poses is: “Who is Jesus?” You’ll find that question asked in Luke chapter 5 verse 21, Luke chapter 7 verse 49, Luke chapter 8 verse 25 and Luke chapter 9 verse 9. The answer the book of Luke gives is threefold: Jesus is the promised Jewish King (Messiah or Christ, see Luke 9:20); Jesus is the Lord (God of very God, see Luke 20:14f ); and Jesus is the Saviour of the world (see Luke 19:10). What is remarkable, though, is that Luke gives us this answer right at the start of his book while describing the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. To the shepherds in the field, the angels on that first Christmas exclaimed: “Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” (see Luke 2:11). Jesus is Messiah, Lord and saviour, from birth! Jesus was no ordinary baby. He was the promised Jewish King, the God-man and the one who would die on a Roman cross for the sins of the world – the Saviour. Have you trusted in him for the forgiveness of your sins? Pastor Greg Burgess - The Orchard Church

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Thousands of people came to Tauranga Waterfront on Sunday to watch performances on the CCS Disability Action stage and catch ﬂoats and characters from the Trustpower Christmas Parade up close. It was a hot day and families were able to sit on beanbags and picnic blankets to watch the diversity and talent of the performers on stage and take their kids to have photos taken with their favourite characters. Photos: Wayward Photography.

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