The Weekend Sun - 5 July 2019 by Sun Media

5 July 2019, Issue 967

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Back on her feet

Patience please p9

Crash course in survival p10

Zahnee Riley-Campbell measured 168cm when she went into surgery and came out 4cm taller. “I woke up from the surgery taller than mum, and I have grown since then,” says Zahnee. The 13-year-old has had way more than her fair

share of adversity, culminating in a condition called spondylolisthesis, diagnosed last year. Pain caused by the disorder left Zahnee unable to walk properly and reliant on a wheelchair. “It got to the stage where I just couldn’t walk up

the stairs, I was basically crawling up them.” Thanks to a surgical feat, the teenager is now back on her own two feet. She is even co-owner of a dog sitting service, with her younger brother. Read more on page 7. Photo: John Borren.

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We’re still carrying baggage A few new laws came in this week – you can’t assault a pet in a custody dispute, a 17-year-old is now officially a child, as far as the Ministry of Justice is concerned and single use plastic bags are now illegal.

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wonton noodle soup on Monday. The gentleman behind the counter looked at me with serious eyes and gave me a health and safety briefing -my first su briefing in a Chinese restaurant He was more than happy to sell me a bowl of piping hot noodle soup, but felt obliged to warn me that they could offer no support whatsoever when it came to transporting it back to my car. Not to worry, I nipped back to the

Indestructible

For those who like old horror films you nee to think of The Blob. The premise of this 1958 movie is basically that a gelatinous blob starts multiplying exponentially, consuming everything in its path. It was billed as: ‘indescribable, indestructible, nothing can stop it!’ At least the dolphins would have a fighting chance with the old flim bags that unzip as soon as you put a glass bottle in them. The new, ‘reusable’ ones, are dangerous and will eventually take over the world. Not having a flimsy bag when yo need one is also downright dangerous, as I discovered when picking up a

car while they were brewing up my concoction and grabbed one of those sturdy black Pak’nSave bags – one of the weaved ones. You could strangle an ostrich with one of those. And they are fine for carrying a ham a cabbage or a car battery but totally useless at transporting a steaming pottle of noodle soup. Cleverly, I wrapped the bag around the noodle soup to protect my hands and carried it back to the car, laid the bag on my lap like a napkin and wolfed down the wontons, noodles and soup,

right there in the carpark, like an animal. I’m sure the collection of reusable plastic bags in the back seat expanded while I was sitting there but maybe it was my imagination. In all good conscience, I can’t release these bags into a rubbish bin. Eventually there will just be too many and they will escape out the windows or spring out of the boot when I open it. I can’t use them for anything else, they just keep multiplying and multiplying.

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I’m also terrified about picking up m next family feast from KFC. There is absolutely nothing I can do to avoid being showered in hot, greasy chicken and potato and gravy. The drive through is clearly out of the question. Maybe I can toss a bag in there and tell them to fill it up I’m thinking of getting one of those hemp bags and using it as a balaclava, or maybe a scarf. Unless it has a practical function, I know I will forget it. It will be where I was, not where I am now. The hippies love hemp because it’s strong and I need something small enough to wear as an earring but strong enough to hold a half a dozen craft beers. And by craft beers I mean three big cans of Kingfisher an a craft beer. Those cans put on quite a show when you drop one in the carpark. It’s like one of those pinwheel fireworks you get with your firework And who would have guessed that plastic bags would be banned before one’s right to buy large quantities of explosives once a year? Anyway, I don’t have long now. I made the mistake of reaching into the back seat and am hopelessly tangled in reusable plastic bags. So I’m going to keep it short and sweet: Get yourself a hemp bag and learn how to use it. Before it’s too late.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. A plastic cup can take 50 - 80 years to decompose. An estimated 13 billion plastic bottles are disposed of each year. Plastic bags and other plastic garbage thrown into the ocean kill as many as one million sea creatures every year.

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“I feel I have been treated poorly by both Tourism Bay of Plenty and the i-Site Visitor Information Centre,” says Neil Pollett, who runs Flux – an e-bike sale and rental business in the Munro Building on The Strand. The manager of the building says Neil was on a short-term lease and was given ample opportunity to put in a counter offer and secure a long-term lease. “It was perfect for us,” says Neil, who moved his business from Auckland after finding the shop site in Tauranga. “There’s tourist traffic, it’s a safe zone, so we can test bikes on the waterfront and direct people onto the cycle trails right across the road. “We had taken out a short lease to test the location,” says Neil. He was renegotiating with the landlord and the rent was set to go up by one-third but then the i-Site, (presently in the council building on the corner of Willow and Wharf Street) indicated its interest. “They wanted to be on The Strand because it wasn’t a great place to be one block back. “ Neil pointed to all the vacant tenancies around town. “They could choose any one of them.” When he presented “some numbers to the landlord”

he was told that because Tourism Bay of Plenty and i-Site were in the mix, he would have to pay a lot more. “I wasn’t happy. I feel they have basically persisted in trying to get something they wanted, at any cost, and without regard for a local business. “And any thing I presented to the landlord they would come over me.” The Weekend Sun approached I-Site this week. It did not respond. Tourism Bay of Plenty had no comment and the Tauranga City Council which jointly controls and finances Tourism Bay of Plenty “was saddened to hear of the disagreement”. Dianne Rice of Griffiths Holdings Limited says Neil entered into a four month tenancy with Munro Holdings, owners of the building, and when it expired in May, Neil had been “holding over”. “A lease of this nature can be terminated by either party any time on one month’s notice. Mr Pollett at any time during this period could have entered in to negotiations to take a long term lease on the tenancy but he was happy to remain in the tenancy on a month-to-month basis.” She says when interest was shown by another party Neil was given an opportunity to secure the tenancy on a long-term lease on terms and conditions acceptable to the landlord. She says Mr Pollett countered with another offer that was not acceptable to the landlord. Read the rest of the story at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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Two men are facing charges in relation to the importation and possession of 25kg of ephedrine. It’s estimated this amount of ephedrine could have produced up to 18.75kg of methamphetamine, worth about $9.38 million and could have resulted in $11.6 million of community harm. Customs officers patrolling the Port of Tauranga on Monday questioned a 33-year-old foreign national who had arrived on Friday, June 28, on the logging vessel Bunun Justice. The man was apprehended and found to be linked to a second man, who was arrested in Tauranga. Both men are due back in court on July 30.

Killed in Waihi incident

A Katikati man is being named as the person who was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Waihi. A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of 28-year-old Raymond Wharekawa. Raymond died on George Street, Waihi, on Saturday, June 29, after being hit by a car. “Police extend their sympathies to his whanau and friends,” says a police spokesperson. “The investigation into the death is ongoing and one person is currently assisting police with their enquiries. “Charges have not been laid at this stage. No one else is being sought in relation to this matter.”

Fare-free school bus trial

A one-year trial in 2020 of fare-free bus transport for Tauranga school students is being given the go-ahead by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Transport was one of the key focus areas of consultation on the Annual Plan last week. Along with the one year trial, councillors also agreed to progress a trial in 2020 of services to help tertiary students and commuters travel between Whakatane, Rotorua, Katikati and Tauranga. In addition, the living wage will be extended to Rotorua and Eastern Bay bus operators.

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Police believe the fisherman who went missing near Tanners Point hasn’t survived. “The fisherman, 52-year-old Kelly David Rae, fell from a boat on Monday, June 24,” says Sergeant Vince Ranger. “The Police National Dive Squad assisted the search team for three days last week, but unfortunately did not locate Mr Rae. “Sadly, given the time that Mr Rae has been missing, police do not believe he has survived. The matter will therefore be referred to the coroner. “This is an extremely difficult time for Mr Rae’s family. Police are providing them with support,” says Vince.

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Knitter’s knack for snuggles Ruth Hare’s hands are riddled with arthritis, but that doesn’t stop her from doing what she loves most, knitting blankets for people in need. The 89-year-old has been knitting blankets for charity since 2003, donating her most recent bunch to Tauranga’s homeless women shelter, Awhina House. Ruth says knitting with arthritis makes it slow and there is some pain. However, she doesn’t let the ‘minor’ inconveniences get in the way of what is important. “I wasn’t ever a fast knitter but I was steady. I am very slow now with my hands, and my thumbs get quite sore.” “There are so many people that can’t afford to stay warm themselves and I just go in and buy wool from Spotlight. “It’s an interest to myself and very necessary to do.” Awhina House general manager Angela Wallace says they were stoked to receive the hand knitted blankets. “They are gorgeous blankets she has made, brightly coloured and really cosy. “The women snuggle up on the couch with them, watch TV and hang out. “We feel very special to have those blankets, there’s so much love been put into hand knitting them. They do just make it nice and homely, like a warm and welcoming place.” Ruth has two other members from local community group Conversation Cafe who help her assemble the blankets. Heather Denham crotchets edging around the blankets and Patsy Whistler sews the knitted strips together. The Mount Maunganui resident worked professionally as a knitter for many years, specialising in Aran style jumpers. “Firstly, I did knitting for a family in King Country. They had a farm and their own sheep. They sent us all natural wool and you would have to knit a jumper with an Aran front.

Ruth Hare working on one of her hand knitted blankets for Awhina House.

“I think you got about $13 in those days. “I knitted 70 of them, and then I started knitting for other shops.” She also drove a small bus for 30 years in Tauranga, volunteering for charitable organisation Age Concern. She retired from volunteering only seven years ago. “I drove a 12-seater bus transporting elderly people around here for Age Concern about three times a week.” “I loved it. I was 82 when I knocked it

off. I still could have worked because I was feeling 100 per cent, but I stopped just in case something happened. “Anything can happen once you get to that age, but nothing happened did it?” Ruth, who turns 90 in November, is adamant that she will not stop knitting blankets for charity anytime soon. “For as long as I can knit, I will keep on doing so. I like to do it in the evenings with my Jaffa lollies to nibble on.” Emma Houpt

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Don’t lie to the smoking lady Cessation practitioners Candy Blackwell (right) and Kate Warner with their inpromptu message. Photo: Daniel Hines.

“They don’t need some smug, holier-than-thou type, telling them why they should quit.” But they do need Candy Blackwell because she’s been there, knows what it’s like. “I am an ex-smoker. Your cigarettes are there for you for the good times and the bad, they don’t judge you. It is a horrible, horrible addiction to have.” Nowadays the lapsed smoker is the conscience of the would-be quitters – one of six ‘cessation practitioners’ in the Bay of Plenty’s free stop smoking support service. It’s called Hāpainga – the uplifting journey. Candy dispenses empathy, firmness accountability and understanding to those wrestling with nicotine addiction. It’s face-to-face. “I keep showing up and that keeps them motivated. The don’t want to lie to the smoking lady.” A thankless, insurmountable task? “No! An awesome rewarding task and I think we are making inroads.” Although there are days Candy Blackwell, cessation practitioner, just wants to cry. Candy was setting up one of her more successful ‘quits’ to talk to The Weekend Sun. “I walked out of my office to ta to her and caught her standing by someone’s car having a cigarette.” Immediately there’s frustration and disappointment, then compassion. “It’s such a huge addiction, and they have every reason under the sun why they can’t stop. You can see they are struggling financiall , they have massive health issues and they’re not taking ownership of their problems. “People fall off wagons e ery day. I fall off my wagon e ery day. I wake up saying: ‘Right! today I am going to be healthy,’ and by mid-morning, I am eating a pie. So we don’t judge.” The ay of Plenty free stop smoking support service, Hāpainga, is one of 16 services under the Government’s goal of

Smokefree Aotearoa 2025. Hāpainga BOP is one of the top three services nationally - achieving a minimum 75 per cent successful quit smoking rate at four weeks. Candy Blackwell has a proof-ofperformance anecdote which makes her want to go to work. “I had a young couple who both smoked – four children, a car that needed repairs and they couldn’t affo d it. But once they stopped smoking they got the car fi ed and they had savings. “Now that’s awesome, makes everything worth it. We don’t do the work,” says Candy, “the quits do the work, we just go along with the support and create some accountability.” The se vice doesn’t see itself as the ‘smoking police’ but when she saw a road worker smoking and vaping, she had to step in. “I told him I didn’t mean to be rude, I was just doing my job, but what he was doing was not okay.” Soon after, he was in Candy’s offi getting some patches and his smoking mates were after help. “I don’t know if they quit, but we sowed the seed.” It’s probably a calling rather than a job. And she admits she does overly connect with people. “I am a sponge. It’s pretty hard not to get emotionally involved, because on the way to quitting they open up about more than their smoking. I get to know all their problem and all their vices by the time we are finished ” Candy focusses on pregnant women who smoke. “None of them want to talk to you because pregnant women hide the fact they are smoking. “It’s guilt. And if they haven’t given up in the first 12 eeks of their pregnancy, then they won’t.” The e’s another driving force for Candy. She lost her mother to smoking related lung cancer. Thinking about quitting? Cal Hāpainga the free stop smoking service: 0800 Hāpainga or 0800 427 246.

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New lease on life Zahnee Riley-Campbell enjoying her new mobility after spine surgery.

Last November, 13-year-old Zahnee Riley-Campbell went through a complex 12-hour lower spine surgery. Mum Jade Riley says, before the surgery, her daughter had been forced to take almost two terms off school because she was in so much pain. Surgeons Antony Field and Hamish Crawford have now deemed it a successful recovery. “You couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces,” says Jade. “I was dancing down the hallways to see the doctors... they didn’t even recognise me,” says Zahnee. The surgical procedure involved five surgeons from start to finish, inserting donated bone and metal into her spine and pelvis. Jade says it is one of the most complex spine surgeries completed at Auckland Starship Hospital. “One of the surgeons, Antony has only done six in his lifetime.” Jade describes the surgery recovery as a slow, but successful process. “We’re certainly not out of the woods yet, but Zahnee is slowly getting there. “After the surgery, the pain from before was gone, she only had recovery pain. “She came home and tackled the stairs up to her bedroom straight away which was amazing.

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“Up until now, Zahnee hasn’t been able to put any pressure on her body. She wasn’t allowed to go swimming, jump on the trampoline, ride her bike or walk the dogs.” Zahnee says she is absolutely stoked to be a kid again and regain her sense of independence. “I can run around and kick the ball around with my brother, I’m not the weak one anymore. “I don’t like people doing stuff for me. Now if I want something done, I can do it myself. “When my brother used to push me in a wheelchair, I was like: ‘oh Zandon I can do it myself’ even though I couldn’t. But now I can walk into Bayfair myself, and it’s really cool.” Zahnee and her younger brother Zandon run Z Team’s Dog Sitting Service, donating a portion of the business profits to the SPCA. The Aquinas College student is eager to launch back into dog sitting, as well as her volunteer work for the SPCA and Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Both Zahnee and Jade are overwhelmingly relieved she is on the other side of the surgery. “I think it’s just onwards and upwards from here really, with the rehabilitation,” says Jade. “I am so grateful for everyone who has supported her, and the whole of Starship has been absolutely wonderful, including the surgeons. We are just so pleased to have her back up on her feet.” Emma Houpt

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He’s the best in the business Award-winning Tauranga photographer Justin Aitken has done it again, becoming the 2019 winner of the Wedding In-camera Artistry award at this year’s Nikon/New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Iris Awards. This is the third year in a row he has won one of the wedding category awards. The NZIPP Iris Awards is New Zealand’s biggest print awards competition for professionals. Categories include family, portrait, nature, landscape, wedding and more. The Wedding In-Camera Artistry category allows photographs from a wedding day, with the reliance of conventional in-camera techniques only. Justin says the awards are highly regarded by professionals in the industry. “The process involves printing a selection of images and matting them for presentation and judging. “Working out what images to submit is always a tough call and you never know how they will be judged. It’s my eighth year entering so I’m a lot better nowadays at knowing what is award worthy. “That nervous energy never seems to disappear. “Sometimes the ones you expect to do the best don’t, and the ones you expect the least from, surprise you.” Justin says he was pretty stoked to be announced winner again for one of the wedding categories. “I didn’t put much pressure on myself this year and actually entered quite close to the entry

One of the images that got Justin the win. Photo: Justin Aitken.

closing date. But keeping a high standard for me starts at the job, on the wedding day, because all my awards these last three years have been client work, and not my own personal work. “I give 110 per cent of myself at a wedding and my goal is to always try create something refreshing and interesting for the client, along with obviously capturing the standard formalities and moments etc. “I don’t really have ideas in my head anymore, I’m approaching more of a ‘work with what you’ve got’ scenario in that every wedding is different and provides different opportunities, you just have to be able to see the opportunities and usually act fast on them as the moment passes very quickly.” To see Justin’s work, go to www.justinaitken.com Caitlin Houghton

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On the road to success

Blue Light navigator Brett Williamson who is in his third year of volunteering.

The Blue Light Youth Driver Navigator Programme is urgently seeking volunteers. The pilot programme has 43 students waiting to be paired with volunteers. “We need a lot of support, more adult volunteers who have had their full licence for more than two years, and have had a good amount of driving experience,” says Blue Light youth driver coordinator, Elliot Hira. The initiative removes barriers that prevent youth from getting their licence, including lack of funds, no access to a suitable vehicle or person who can teach them to drive. Youth are referred to the programme by police, schools and community organisations. The pilot has been going for two-

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and-a-half years exclusively in the Bay of Plenty, with plans to roll it out nationwide this year. Navigator Brett Williamson as been volunteering for as long as the programme has been running. He says the programme makes a big difference for youth. “Things can get quite tough for these young people through no fault of their own, and they might not get the opportunity to learn how to drive. “You get a lot of satisfaction out of it and it really isn’t hard. All my role is, is to give these young people some time in a car to guide them.” Elliot says having a licence is a ticket to a lot of different pathways. “Having a licence for a young person is a sense of independence, an achievement and a prerequisite to some careers.” Brett says the programme struck a chord with him because as an

employer he has had to turn people away in the past due to them not having their licence. “If a young fella with potential comes knocking on the door and they haven’t got their licence, it can be difﬁcult to employ them.” The number one character trait a navigator needs is patience. “All students are different in their capabilities so you have to be particularly understanding. “If something goes wrong, you need to have an ability to help them relax,” says Brett. “You have to have a lot of patience, be caring, and have to be able to guide the students as an adult mentor,” adds Elliot. “You shape how the driver will turn out, if you are going to be really angry, then you need to be aware of what sort of student you are going to create.” Emma Houpt

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The Bay of Plenty Blue Light Youth Driver Navigator Programme is getting great results. Volunteers are on a roll with their students so far, including Brett Williamson. All ﬁve of his students have passed their restricted licence on the ﬁrst try. “You get a lot of satisfaction when you get a photo of them holding up their restricted license. “The students feel an overwhelming sense of achievement,

it’s quite a signiﬁcant milestone when they pass the practical tests,” says Elliot. The programme has a pass rate of 81 per cent, which is 20 per cent above the national average. An information evening about how to become a volunteer is being held on Wednesday, July 10 at The Kollective, 17th Avenue, Tauranga from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. To RSVP email: info@bluelight.co.nz or phone: 0800 258 354.

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Thinking the worst... ...hoping for the best

Emergency services arrive at the scene of a serious crash at Ohauiti on Monday this week.

Belt up, don’t drink and drive, put your cell-phone away and don’t speed is the number one message from Acting Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter. He has been to a number of crashes over his 42 years of being a police officer and says what causes thes crashes is driver inattention. SunLive sat down with Wayne to hear his views on crashes and what goes through his minds when called to a crash. From June 1 to July 1 2019, SunLive reported on 57 crashes ranging in minor injuries to fatalities. From a member of the public’s point of view, whenever you hear about a crash you immediately assume the worse and Wayne says they do the same. “We always think the worst and then that way we are not surprised when we get there,” he says. “The first things that goes through my mind is; ho many vehicles are involved, is the road blocked and is there any other emergency services we need such as

fire and power “So that’s my first call and what I think I need an then on the way to the scene I direct other staff that I think need to be there.” Wayne says attending crashes affects police officers a well, but it doesn’t affect him as much as it did. “It is a requirement all road policing staff have to go to counselling every six to 12 months and I must admit I haven’t been for a while because I don’t think it affects me anymore. “It used to affect me and the only time it does affect me is if I know the person or if it’s a young child. “I’ve got grandkids and you think: ‘that could have been my grandkids’, then it does affect you. “I know it sounds bad but we’re there to do a job and to do the job properly, we’ve got to concentrate.” A 2016 crash at Aongatete, involving five Tonga kiwifruit workers was hard to come to terms with. “That really took a while to get over because there were five people involved, they were killed and mor than that they had families back in the islands who continued ...

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these people were supporting and then that was going to affect them as well. “The biggest part is because you’re always over analysing what you did at the scene, could you’ve done something else? “And also you’re thinking about the people who died and their families and everyone else that’s effected like my other staff, ﬁre, ambulance, and other personnel. “There’s a whole lot of things that go through your mind. It’s a mind game,” says Wayne. “So what we are trying to do now is we do what we call a hot debrief where within a week of a serious crash, especially a fatality, we’ll have a meeting with all staff involved and we’ll just thrash out any issues that we’ve got.” After attending so many crashes in the Bay of Plenty, Wayne says he believes it is driver inattention that causes so many crashes. “It’s not the roads, it’s drivers, but in saying that if you look at State Highway 2 north between Bethlehem and Katikati, in the old days you could run off the road and hit the bank on the other side. Because trafﬁc

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volumes are so great, the chances are when you run off the road and cross the road, you’re going to hit somebody else coming the other way. “That’s a big issue. It’s not the roads, it’s the people driving, not paying attention to the speeds, not saying they are speeding but they are not paying particular attention to speeds going around corners. “Some corners you can’t take at 100km, but people do try and do that.” He says roading authorities are doing a lot on the roads to minimise these crashes. “You notice out at Aongatete we’ve got the wire rope and if you ever see how much damage is caused to those, that’s how many crashes that it’s stopped... I know of ﬁve that have hit that.” Wayne’s message to the driving community of the Bay of Plenty is simple: “Belt up, don’t drink and drive - which is obviously the no-brainer on that one there and distractions are a big thing. Leave your cell phone in the console, at home, turn it off, don’t use it when you are driving. And speed - speed is a big one because speed kills as everybody knows.” Caitlin Hougton

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Missing dog story ends sadly Scratching just beneath the blacktop A Tauranga man is incredibly sad but grateful after his missing dog, Jet, was found dead, on Tuesday afternoon. The search for Jet featured in SunLive last week and also generated a lot of interest on social media. A young man came across Jet at the bottom of Whakamarama in the Te Puna stream, after initially thinking he was a sheep or lamb that had been washed down. Jet’s owner Jeremy Longman says when the young man approached the unknown figure in the stream, he then realised i was Jet with his coat. “He had seen posters around and photos on Facebook and he actually knows one

of the veterinary nurses at the Tauranga Vets Clinic where Jet used to go for his vaccinations, so he got in touch with her straight away.” Jet was found 4.5km away from Jeremy’s property. “First and foremost I would just like to thank everybody in the Tauranga area and the greater regions around New Zealand, in the North Island, the South Island for sharing my posts through Facebook to try and reunite me with Jet,” says Jeremy. “It really means a lot to me, it’s really humbling and I can’t thank them enough really, I’ll never get to meet these people but it really means a lot to me.” It is unclear how Jet died.

The Road Science winners – David Alexander, Nik Vishwanath, Simeon Hall and Darcy Rogers.

They were the guys that recycled plastic and turned it into blacktop – resurfaced 90 metres of a New Plymouth street with the stuff. Plas Mix they called it for obvious reasons. They are the guys at Road Science, and now they’ve been recognised by WorkSafe New Zealand ‘best initiative to address a work-related health risk’. That Taranaki asphalt included the equivalent of 83,300 yoghurt pots - part of 500 kilograms of plastic used in the road surface experiment. It was only 0.5 of the total weight of the asphalt, but there are plans to heft that ratio if the plastic road works. “We challenged the team to not just mitigate the risk, but instead remove it completely,” says Road Science’s general manager

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Kiwi kayakers fade on final day The New Zealand challenge faded on the final day of the ICF world cup cano slalom round in Slovenia on Sunday night, although Tauranga’s Jack Dangen and Auckland’s Hannah Thomas still recorded personal bests. Dangen was the best of the three Kiwi males to make the K1 men’s semifinals finishing 22nd with a clear time o 92.48secs. It left him 5.66secs outside the top-10 that progressed through to the final, which was won by Italy’s Giovann

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14 De Gennaro. Alexandra’s Finn Butcher was 26th, his run thwarted by three penalty touches, while Tauranga’s Callum Gilbert missed a gate and picked up 56secs’ worth of penalties to finish 39th Thomas also had her best C1 result, finishing 19th in the semifina De Gennaro capped a magnificen weekend by Italian paddlers, adding his gold to those won by teammates Stefanie Horn in the women’s K1 and Roberto Colazingari in the men’s C1.

Greenpark to represent BOP

Greenpark’s winning Rippa Rugby team.

After being close so many times it is finall Greenpark School’s time to contest the national Rippa Rugby championships. The Year 5-6 team will represent Bay of Plenty at the Air New Zealand Rippa Rugby Championships to be held in Wellington on August 25-27. The squad of five boys and five girls had to win both the WBOP Rippa Rugby champs and the BOP Rippa Rugby Champs held last month in Paengaroa.

Clean sweep

Greenpark won all of its pool games against Mount Maunganui (4-1), Edgecumbe (7-2), Glenholme (5-3), Owhata (9-3), and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Koutou (9-2). In the semi-final Greenpark defeated Putuaki fro Kawerau 5-1 to set up another clash with the strong Mount side in the final Greenpark scored the first try which would prov to be vital because if the game is drawn at full time the winner is the team to score first That early try was the only time Greenpark led the match as the Mount went ahead 2-1 before Greenpark levelled. Another Mount try saw them set to win but an error in the final minute saw Greenpark grab th chance to score the final try to draw 3-3 and ear the right to represent Bay of Plenty. Team manager Darren Leef says much credit has to go to coach Warren Smith and all the

wonderful support the team has had from the wider Greenpark School community.

Toughest contest yet

Warren says they have had some decent teams in the past but this year’s group was probably the best team they have fielded i the competition. “This year we had some good strong girls coming through with plenty of pace which has been a real strength for us. In Rippa Rugby there are seven players involved with at least three girls on the fiel at all times. “Our boys are very skilful and quick on their feet. Making the right decisions at the right time is vital. As there is no contact you are taking the ball to the line all the time and having to decide to pass or hold on. How to put people into gaps is so important. The kids are so skilful these days.”

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Darren says there is excitement building ahead of the trip. “It is really about the experience of going down there. Half of our team have never been in a plane before. NZRU are looking after our accommodation and travel down there plus giving the kids an opportunity to maybe meet All Blacks which is another first “And we get to play a bit of rippa as well, wearing Bay of Plenty jerseys. For a lot of these kids it might be the highlight of their rugby career and for others the stepping stone to greater things.”

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If the league gods are smiling It’s a simple enough equation for Jock Nicholson’s Papamoa Bulldogs rugby league team next weekend - win and stay in, lose and you’re dust, the season’s done. “College Old Boys are fifth, we’re sixth and we just have to focus on winning or it’s over,” says Jock. It’s probably an easier path to the semi-finals of the Waikato competition for Otumoetai coach Grant Sundburn. But he certainly doesn’t want his Eels squad thinking they will have a cakewalk against bottom-of-the-table Hamilton Hornets at Mitchell Park next weekend. “If a couple of results don’t go our way, then we will need to put 20 points on the Hornets. “If other teams win as well it might just push us out of the top five, out of the semi finals. Doesn’t bear thinking about for Grant Sundborn. The Eels need to put points on the Hornets. And to make that happen coach Sundburn will be “upping the training”. The Papamoa Bulldogs may have stepped up to play in the strong Waikato competition, they’ll be four and four this season with a win next weekend , but the tough league, the hard league, starts in the semis. “We have been patchy

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Papamoa Bulldogs full back Ruapani Smith attempts to break a tackle during a game against Taniwharau earlier this season. this season, good in phases,” says Jock. “We have a side to hurt other teams and win the competition. But doing it week in and week out is difficult.” And that Papamoa grit, the ability to ‘hang in there’ might not be enough in the semis. Last weekend’s outing for the Eels was bitter-sweet for Grant Sundburn, going down 36-22 in a hard-fought game.

If the sums, the league gods, the results all come together in perfect harmony, Otumoetai Eels and Papamoa Bulldogs could square off in a local semi-final derby. That would be worth parking on the hill at Mitchell Park and watching. And it says something about the state of the game in the BOP when the two clubs are on the brink of the finals, first year u

She’s co-ordinating her goals Tauranga synchronised swimmer Isobel Pettit has had to juggle training for the World Aquatics Championship with her studies at Toi Ohomai, but she isn’t letting it overwhelm her. In fact, she has set herself a new goal – to represent New Zealand in synchronised swimming at the 2024 Olympics. It won’t be easy, but Isobel says it’s not impossible because she knows

what’s possible with hard work. “We have never sent a team to the Olympics before and I think it would be cool to be in the first team to go. “New Zealand would have to beat Australia to qualify for the Olympics and they have a very experienced team so it won’t be easy.” Last week, Isobel was at a training camp with her national team-mates preparing for the FINA World Championships in Korea this month.

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SuperGold members given more travel time A Bay of Plenty social gerontologist is making life easier for elderly residents in the region. Tauranga woman Carole Gordon has successfully lobbied the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to increase the hours that SuperGold card holders can ride the bus for free. SuperGold card holders will soon get free bus ride from 9am until 9pm. At present, they are ineligible from 3pm until 6.30pm. She spent her entire summer on the research project, and the final decision was ratified in the 2019-202 Annual Plan at a Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting on June 27. An implementation date has not yet been set. Carole says she has been encouraging the regional and city council’s to consider the aging population. “A focus on the transport policy was really important… even just to get to the supermarket is hard work for people who don’t drive. “We’ve got to have more compassion as a society in

terms of how we enable people to have a good life in their later life.” Carole says she is trying to link the buses to the communities, with frequent travel to shopping centres and medical facilities. After copious amounts of research and engaging with elderly citizens, Carole says she had a great response and some people now catch the bus who didn’t before. She says the previous 3pm-6.30pm restriction meant people couldn’t go out in the afternoon. The extended hours are understood to come into effect shortly. As a social gerontologist, Carole has been researching the elderly for a long time. The latest project involved large numbers of people. Some filled in a surveys and others attended meetings and workshops. “I also did interviews with individuals in little community groups.” One of the main findings in Carole’s research was that buses do not always travel to where elderly people

Bay of Plenty SuperGold card holders will get more access to free bus rides. want to go and Carole hopes the regional council will look at changing some routes. “I’ve been taking older people to the meetings so they can learn how the council processes work. “I think it’s the first in New Zealand

that a regional council has decided to extend the time, because nationally it stops from 3pm until 6.30pm, except in Auckland which has special dispensation for the ferries. “Now our older people can hop on a bus and go to the movies.” Kate Wells

Tackling the mental health crisis The mental health crisis which New Zealand faces has been building for years and has been below the radar for far too long. Now it is out in the open. The statistics don’t lie, and they’re bad. Current data suggests one-in-five New Zealanders experience mental health and addiction challenges at any given time. This comes at huge social and economic cost. The Government is committed to tackling the issues head-on. It is a complex issue and we know there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What is needed is a multi-agency approach and extensive work with local communities, iwi, and individuals with their own experiences to share. The Wellbeing Budget 2019 saw the announcement of a record $1.9 billion investment in Mental Health. It delivers on many of the recommendations contained in the Inquiry into Mental Health and

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The forgotten story of NZ’s Pakeha Slaves There’s a red warning sticker on the front of Trevor Bentley’s latest book. Prepare to be offended.

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Trevor Bentley, who has a PhD in history, is the first NZ historian to have a book red stickered. His newly published work ‘Pakeha Slaves, Maori Masters: The Forgotten Story of New Zealand’s White Slaves’ has thrown a strong light on the mostly forgotten story of the Europeans who lived and sometimes died as slaves in tribal New Zealand between the 1790s and 1880s. Publishers New Holland put the sticker on the book as it was concerned some of the information may offend. “I wrote it to be non-biased, pretty balanced and nonjudgemental, but it was still red-stickered,” says Trevor. “I think that’s a result of the current Trevor Bentley with his book that has been red-stickered. Photo: Daniel Hines. preoccupation we have with hate speech in tribal societies voluntarily and involuntarily. who has written three books the wake of the He has done significant research on New based in that period of time – Christchurch massacres. Zealand history pre-Treaty of Waitangi, and ‘Pakeha Maori’, ‘Captured by “I’ve always been on ‘culture crossers’. Maori’ and ‘Cannibal Jack’. fascinated by that very “Other books have focused on the positive Trevor has a long-standing colourful and turbulent aspects of trading and intermarriage, but this interest in the interaction of pre-treaty of Waitangi one is a bit more hard-hitting,” says Trevor. Maori and Pakeha in preinteraction between Maori “The main people Maori took as slaves Treaty New Zealand and the and Pakeha,” says Trevor, Cover image of the book. Europeans who entered Maori were the mariners who were often no better

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Newspaper clipping of Caroline Perrett’s discovery. than pirates. There were also hundreds of runaway sailors and escaped convicts from Sydney who were welcomed in to Maori communities. Many of them were very belligerent hard men. Maori regarded then as being uncouth and uncultured. They refused to assimilate, committed crimes and insulted the chiefs, so were enslaved and put to work. “Community service if you like, for their misdeeds. “They were given a few rights, but they were still tribal property or property of the chiefs. There were also missionaries, shore-based whalers, timbermen or sawyers and flax traders.

The book contains many historic illustrations. “They were certainly welcomed in to the Maori communities, given access to resources and protection and got on very well with Maori as long as they contributed. “As long as they paid trade goods or reciprocated on a regular basis, then all was fine, but if not then they were plundered. “Probably the most famous incident was Caroline Perrett, who, at age eight, was kidnapped by Maori in Taranaki in 1874 and discovered living as a Maori in Whakatane 50 years later. She was kidnapped because her father had dug up some Maori graves and because Europeans had kidnapped a local Maori child. There is a book

about that kidnapped Maori child called ‘The Fox Boy.’ “He was raised by William Fox who later became NZ premier.” Trevor’s book examines and explores the diverse backgrounds and roles performed by European slaves, their sale prices and the immediate and long-term physical and psychological effect of their servitude. Trevor has extensively researched published histories by hapu and iwi historians and writings on customary law by Maori scholars, also captivity narratives by returned Pakeha slaves, and contemporary accounts about white slaves in newspapers, journals, letters and logs. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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The ‘gold standard’ pokie policy The ‘sinking lid policy’ to reduce the number of ‘pokies’ and the harm they do, may be the best available policy, but unfortunately it takes a long time. That’s the response of the Problem Gambling Foundation to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s new gambling policy. Western Bay of Plenty is an area where $6,432,673 was spent on 154 pokies at 11 venues in the 12 months to September 2018. That’s $147 for every man, woman and child.

The council’s sinking lid policy means no new gambling venues in the district, and no increases in the number of gaming machines in established gaming venues. “The reason the policy takes so long to work is it relies on venues closing down or operators reducing pokie numbers in a venue,” says Eru Loach, bi-cultural relationships manager for the foundation. That’s confirmed by the council which says over time, the number of venues and machines may slowly decline as venues shut or operators

hand over machines. “But it is great to see a council introduce a strong policy,” says Eru. Further provisions of the new policy prohibits the relocation of a gaming machine venue. And clubs that merge their operations are no longer able to have gaming machines. “This is the gold standard in pokie policy,” says Eru, “and a clear signal that the council recognises the harm that pokies cause to the community.” The Western Bay District Council amended its gaming and TAB venues policy after receiving 157 public submissions with

most of the public support going to the adopted options - between 66 and 80 per cent, depending on the issue. “The changes aim to better Reducing gambling machines in the Western Bay regulate the of Plenty could take some time. impact of gambling in the district,” says gambling if they wish.” Mayor Garry Webber. The Problem Gambling “By controlling the growth of Foundation’s Eru Loach gambling and minimising the hopes other councils will harm, we are still enabling people follow the Western Bay District to participate in responsible Council’s lead.

The rise of the ‘Silent New Zealander’ Talking to people in The Bay I get a sense many have become increasingly frustrated. These are people who are focused on living their life as best as they can, working hard and doing the best they can do for their family, ensuring their kids have a good education and make it safely to school while not wasting hours sitting in traffic. They also rightly expect the Government will deliver for them and provide decent and competent services – with roads built for purpose, and hospitals that deliver efficient services when their family get sick. As law abiding citizens they also expect a good justice system with an adequate framework so when people break the law they get locked away. We have a Government that has now been in office for nearly two years and has failed to deliver on its

promises. This failure is creating a wave of pent-up frustration giving rise to a phenomenon known as the ‘Silent New Zealander’. They are called silent because they are too busy focusing and delivering for their family and kids to worry about always being heard. They may have an interest in political issues, but these are people who wouldn’t normally put their signature on a petition for a new school – or for a road to be fixed, or spout their political views on social media. But due to a lack of action they are starting to get more active because they are sick of the lack of it. After nearly two years of inaction, over promising and under-delivering especially in the infrastructure and investment in our beautiful Bay of Plenty region there’s a groundswell of dissention now known as the voice of the ‘Silent New Zealander’, and they will vote.

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Seven new officers for Bay of Plenty Seventy-eight new cops graduated on Thursday at the Royal New Zealand Police College - seven of those are making their way to the Bay of Plenty. With more than 30 different career options within police, these new cops are looking forward to varied and exciting careers. One new cop who is no stranger to action and excitement

on the job is Constable Michael Limbrick, who has been a Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) volunteer in Taupo. During his four years volunteering he says winching in and out of helicopters has to rate as some of the more interesting experiences of his life. “I’ve always enjoyed the quality of work and professionalism involved in being part of LandSAR, and this deﬁnitely triggered my interest in joining the police.

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“I love being part of a team that always strives to be the best they can be, which for me is now both LandSAR and the police.” Constable Limbrick is posted to Bay of Plenty District. The new constables will have a one-week break before starting duties in their districts. The wing is being dispersed as follows: Northland 6,Waitemata 7, Auckland 4, Counties Manukau 9, Waikato 9, Bay of Plenty 7, Eastern 4, Central 10, Wellington 8, Tasman 1, Canterbury 10, Southern 3.

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A lot of emotion ﬁlled the room on Friday, June 28 to remember Ed, a former English teacher at the college. Stories were told about the fun and laughter they once shared with a guy so many looked up to. He was forced by ill-health into an early retirement from the job he loved last year and on June 18, 2019, Ed lost his battle with cancer. He taught thousands of students during his 23-and-a-half years at the college but said the thing that taught him the most about his life was his cancer. Bruce Farthing, deputy principal of Otumoetai College says Ed desired to only grow young people.

“He never saw a classroom in front of him, he only saw individuals. “He had a great memory and his interest in students went way beyond the classroom.” Those who knew Ed well, told stories of what he was like. Former student Bolly Newton says he was a teacher right until the very end. “His class was never boring and you knew you would never be a failure. “He went the extra mile for all of us.” “Cancer may have been your greatest teacher, but you sure are mine,” says Ed’s niece Abi Wood-Bodley. Ed was a lover of art, and dreamt of holding an exhibition of his work. Plans were already underway before he passed and the exhibition is still going ahead. Going Solo… Into the Landscape opened last Friday and was open for viewing until Thursday. “Ed, thank you for just being you,” says Bruce. Caitlin Houghton

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Tauranga resident to perform in international tattoo Tauranga bagpiper player Duncan MacLeod is getting ready to attend yet another tattoo, this time in Switzerland.

Maunganui from 1999-2005 and retired as inspector area commander for Whanganui eight years ago. “When we left Rotorua I was still a lad,” he explains. “I started to play for a band in Auckland called Boys Town. It was run by the police, and my Back in 2015, Duncan spoke to SunLive when he tutors were constables. It was their influence that was gearing up to attend the Edinburgh Tattoo in convinced me to join the police.” 2015. He attended his first tattoo in Edinburgh in Jetting off to Switzerland on Saturday, 2009, standing with the Auckland Police Pipe Band Duncan says he has been trying to acclimatise dressed in King George VI’s tartan. to the weather that he will experience over the This year, the former police officer is set next two weeks. to stand alongside the Auckland Police “I have been practising inside next to the fire, Pipe Band once again, wearing the same with all the windows and doors shut.” tartan that was worn in 2009. He says they are expecting temperatures of The 2019 Basel Tattoo is a military around mid to late 30s. music event that attracts the best bands He also says he is really looking forward to it. from across the globe and covers all “I have been practising for music genres, including march music, the last six months, with rock, folk and classical music. the doors all open in the The Basel Tattoo website says warmer months, and there will be breath-taking everything shut up now that choreographies, beautiful dancers it’s cooled down.” and dramatic show elements that will The Basel Tattoo runs from play an important role in the overall July 12-20, with Duncan experience of the spectators. leaving for Switzerland It is recognised internationally on Saturday July 6 to get as the second largest Tattoo in the prepared for the week long world after the Royal Edinburgh event. Organisers anticipate Military Tattoo and has, over the past about 1,000 participants from eleven years, hosted more than one all over the world. million spectators. Once the tattoo is completed, Duncan has been piping with the Duncan says he is travelling around Auckland Police Band since 1973. Europe for a month. “It was actually piping that got me into For more information about the policing,” says Duncan in 2015, who Duncan MacLeod performs 2019 Basel Tattoo, head to spent 36 years in the blue uniform. at a Tattoo early last year. www.baseltattoo.ch He was senior sergeant at Mount

Market heats up on the fringes New Zealand’s property market remains quiet, although first home buyers remain very busy, particularly on the outskirts of New Zealand’s main centres. Tauranga home values rose 6.3 per cent year on year and by 1.5 per cent over the past three months. The average value in the city is $743,978. Western Bay of Plenty market rose 8.9 per cent year on year and by 5.0 per cent over the past three months. The average value in the district is

In a crisis actions speak louder than words Let’s talk about emergencies. When a ship’s sinking and there’s no room in the lifeboats, the captain was expected to ‘go down with the ship’. In recent times, Captain Sully of Flight 1549, which landed in New York’s Hudson River, was the last of 155 passengers to leave the aircraft. In an emergency, we expect authorities to lead by example; otherwise there are consequences. Captain Schettino of the Costa Concordia is serving time

in jail, in part, because he left his sinking ship while passengers were still aboard. The scientific consensus on the reality of climate change is overwhelming. However, equally disturbing is the trend of leaders to ‘out-do’ each other; not with actions, but with words of alarm. Because it’s more important these days to say the right thing than it is to do the right thing. BOP Regional Councillors declared a ‘climate emergency’. They could have issued a climate ‘statement’, but they chose the word ‘emergency’.

The Oxford Dictionary defines an emergency as: “a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action”. It’s too easy to ask ratepayers to make sacrifices through increased regulation or demanding you get out of your cars. If regional councillors are serious they should lead by personal example. Words matter; as long as the ‘emergency’ declaration exists, never again should the six Tauranga-based councillors take their individual cars and claim mileage for meetings in Whakatane. It’s carpooling from now on. Personal air travel? A declaration of no more overseas holidays would show leadership and silence accusations of hypocrisy.

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$7,000

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$20,000

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Anglican Care Waiapu - Kauri Centre

Aphasia NZ Charitable Trust

$30,000

AIMS Games Trust

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Welcome Bay Presbyterian Church

$5,200 $10,000

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Headway Brain Injury Assn

$100,000

$6,138 $20,000

$3,886,928

$6,082

Te Puke Smallbore Rifle Club

$8,000 $10,000

Empowerment NZ

Otumoetai Intermediate School

$8,000

Volleyball Bay of Plenty

Diabetes Help Tauranga Inc.

Epilepsy Assn. of NZ

Vector Group Charitable Trust

$25,000

$300,000

$10,000

$7,500

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Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service

Otumoetai Golf Club

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$3,757

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Merivale Community Inc.

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Mockingbird Inc.

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$5,000

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$10,000

Tauranga Community Trust

$20,000 $65,000

Arohanui Art & Education Trust

$2,685

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$14,409

Tauranga Women’s Collective

$45,000

Autism NZ Inc.

$5,000

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Mount Maunganui Sports Club

$27,150

Te Akau ki Papamoa

$40,000

Bay Conservation Alliance

$35,000

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Mount Maunganui Toy Library

$2,500

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$55,000

Bay of Plenty Classic Aircraft Trust

$30,000

Tauranga Performing Arts Competition Soc. Inc.

$10,000

Multicultural Tauranga

$24,578

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Otepou

Bay of Plenty Film Trust

$40,000

Te Aranui Youth Trust

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Netball Waikato/BOP

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Bay of Plenty Rugby Union

$30,000

Ngati Pukenga Iwi ki Tauranga Trust

$60,000

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Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy Trust

$5,000

$3,000

$10,000

Te Puke A&P Association

$444

$2,000

Urban Dance Youth Trust

$15,000

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NZ Blue Light Ventures

$60,000

Te Puke Intermediate School

$10,778

Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation Inc.

$20,000

Omokoroa No. 1 School

$24,500

Te Puke Primary School

$28,394

Beachaven Family Services

$20,000

Omokoroa Point School

$20,000

Te Puke War Memorial Hall Society

Bethlehem College

$45,000

Otamarakau Kindergarten

$7,610

Te Runanga o Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Society

$45,000

Bethlehem Primary School

$30,000

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$8,782

Te Tuinga Whanau Support Services Trust

$40,000

Blue Rovers Junior Football Club

$15,000

SociaLink Tauranga Moana

$470,000

Otumoetai College

Te Whanau Kotahi Ltd

$40,000

$50,000

Youth Philharmonic Tauranga

$4,000 $607,312

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City balances rates increase and funding Tauranga City Council’s voted to adopt the Annual Plan 2019/20, which sets the council’s budget and work plans for the coming year. The plan reflects priorities in the Long-term Plan 2018-28, including residential housing shortages and making it easier to move around the city, while lowering the rates increase below the 7.5 per cent that was signalled for year two of the LTP. The revised budgets mean that the rates increase

for the average residential property is 3.9 per cent for next year, with an additional 0.4 per cent for kerbside glass collection. Mayor Greg Brownless says the plan achieved the right balance between restricting rates increases and providing the funding for Council to provide quality services for ratepayers. “Growth does pose funding challenges and that’s a conversation we need to have with our community.”

Mike Delany, the new Steamers assistant coach, pictured here playing against Waikato in 2017.

Playmaker turns game planner He was a one test All Black, played 77 games for the Steamers, dabbled with the Crusaders, Highlanders and Chiefs and also plied his trade around the European club circuit.

the moment and I think we’ve got a really strong squad.” Delany will join Mike Rogers and Marty Bourke as assistant coaches under head coach Clayton McMillan. “I’m confident that they bring some energy and new ideas that will help us. “Their work ethic and their eagerness are really transparent and I’m sure it’s rubbing off on the players.” Rogers and Bourke coached the Bay Under-19 men’s squad to the Union’s first national provincial title in 42 years. “They’ve come through a traditional coaching pathway, coached at club level, age grade level sat and been on numerous coaching courses, so they’ve done their time and they’ve also had some success,” says Clayton. McMillan will be the defensive coach, Rogers will focus on the scrum, ball into contact, the breakdown and collision areas, while Bourke and Delany will focus on attack, kick strategy and counterattack.

Now, after 13 years of professional rugby, Mike Delany will add assistant coach to his impressive resume. Delany has joined the Steamers’ coaching staff for this year’s Mitre 10 Cup. “I’ve always wanted to get into coaching,” says Mike. “And being fresh out of the game, I think I have a pretty good understanding of what players are going through and the way the game is being played. “We’ve got a pretty good group at the moment. There is quite a bit of training going on behind the scenes. I think we’re tracking at a really good pace at

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Simple advice on caring for a diabetic pet Diabetes Mellitus is a relatively common disease of cats and dogs. It is seen more in overweight and middle age to older pets.

Diabetes Mellitus is a medical condition where there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is caused by a lack of insulin. The body needs Insulin to move the sugar from the blood stream to the body cells to

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be used for energy. Signs that a pet may have diabetes include drinking a lot, urinating a lot, and losing weight. To diagnose diabetes a blood test is needed to show a high level of glucose in the blood and a urine test showing the presence of glucose. Diabetes can be successfully treated by giving an insulin injection, usually twice a day. A very fine needle is used so most pets don’t even feel it. Whilst this can seem like a scary thing to do most owners surprise themselves with how quickly they get used to it. Regular monitoring is required to make sure the blood sugar level stays in the correct range. Treating and caring for a diabetic pet requires a lot of commitment but it can also be rewarding. Having a good routine helps in the stabilisation of the diabetes and is a key factor for long term management. Diabetic pets need regular mealtimes, a diabetic prescription food and regular timing of injections. Keeping your pet at the correct body weight and having regular health checks as they age can help prevent diabetes and identify pets early that may be at risk of developing diabetes.

Pet volunteers go the extra mile The winners of the 2019 SPCA Purina Volunteer Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate the efforts of thousands of Kiwis who volunteer their time, talent and energy to SPCA and to honour those who go the extra mile to better the lives of animals, nationwide. Six award categories put a spotlight on the different ways volunteers contribute to the SPCA. The winners announced this week were: • Best Volunteer Team – Lauren and Chris Phillips of Nelson • Fantastic Foster Family – Anna Crum of Whangarei • Going the Extra Mile Award – Ian Blackler of Christchurch • Best Op Shop Team – Catherine Ashby of Waipukurau • Most Devoted Volunteer – Valerie Garner of Auckland • Outstanding Young Volunteer – Fraser Pettigrew of Wellington More than 120 nominations were received from SPCA staff and volunteers across the country. The nominations were narrowed down to a shortlist and judged by Andrea Midgen, SPCA CEO and Jennifer Chappell, Purina country manager.

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Andrea says that SPCA simply could not function without the loyal contribution of a national network of more than 5000 volunteers, and partners such as Purina, who have sponsored these awards since 2016 and ensure all SPCA’s cats and dogs nationwide are fed with Purina One. “Our dedicated volunteer base is the lifeblood of our organisation, many of whom have worked with us for several years. It is because of these incredible people that SPCA can continue to help tens of thousands of animals each year. Together with Purina, we want to acknowledge the difference these volunteers make to the lives of animals in need,” says Andrea.

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Paws for thought as winter bites

Southern Cross Pet Insurance is reminding owners to pay close attention to the health and wellbeing of their pets, as it anticipates a spate of winter-related claims. Each winter, claims associated with the colder and wetter weather spike, including bladder problems, joint problems, skin issues and even fireplace injuries Southern Cross Pet Insurance has compiled a list of health conditions and risks that owners should watch out for this winter.

Bladder problems

Some pets, particularly cats, will avoid going outside to urinate due to bad weather. This can lead to the development of bladder crystals, which can block the urinary tract, a potentially life-threatening situation. Signs and symptoms include frequent urination, urination outside normal areas, painful urination, excessive licking and bloody urine. If your pet displays these signs, take them to your vet immediately. Urinary tract problems can be expensive to treat. In 2017 Southern Cross Pet Insurance paid a claim of more than $2,200 for a cat to have its bladder surgically unblocked.

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doors and windows that may cause a draft. A special jacket for your dog can also keep them warm while on walks.

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Pets can easily put on extra kilos in the winter if they don’t get enough exercise. Negative health and wellness issues associated with obesity include diabetes, cardiac and respiratory problems and even higher rates of cancer. Keep them active each day by playing indoor games if you can’t get outside, such as a laser light chase or a tug of war.

Dermatitis

Winter walks with your canine companion are a great way to keep you both active but moisture and rain can get into their fur, resulting in dermatitis (skin inflammation). Signs of dermatitis include excessive itching or scratching, flaky skin and hair loss. The best way to prevent dermatitis is to make sure your pooch is completely dry after going for a walk.

Pancreatitis

Giving your pet the leftovers of a roast meal may seem like a nice idea, but the high fat content of oil and gravy can cause pancreatitis, a costly and potentially deadly condition.

Trusting someone to take care of it What does your cat, your car, your home, your heirloom jewellery and your health have in common? They are all things that you want to be sure are looked after if you are unable to. Few of us want to think about

Consult your vet immediately if you suspect your pet has eaten a large amount of oil or gravy, or they show the following symptoms: vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, bloating and dehydration.

Heat hazards

Cats and dogs will seek out heat by snuggling up near fireplaces and heaters, but this can be dangerous. Be sure they aren’t exposed to the heat for too long and consider gating off your heater or fire. A good rule of thumb is to have your pet at least one metre from the heat source. Southern Cross Pet Insurance general manager Anthony McPhail says, just like humans, pets can fall victim to health issues that are more prevalent in winter. “There’s no subsidised healthcare or ACC for pets in New Zealand, so these winter health problems and risks can leave owners exposed to large vet bills,” he says. “This means some owners are faced with the heart-breaking situation of having to decide whether they can afford to keep their furry friend alive. We recommend putting some money aside for those unexpected vet visits or considering pet insurance.”

Older pets

Colder temperatures can aggravate health problems for older pets, such as aching joints or arthritis. Beware of slippery surfaces and ensure your pet has a warm bed or blanket to curl up in. Consider making the bed raised and keep it away from

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Supplements: do we need them? I am sure if you are like me you have an interest in health, food and eating well. So here lies the question: Do we need to supplement our diet to get the nourishment for health and youthful skin?

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Benefits from high intensity training High Intensity Interval Training is proving popular for its reported benefits to health, and for those with time restrictions that make longer workouts unrealistic. HIIT is repeated cycles of hard physical activity with active rest in between each bout of intense work. Its popularity is in part because HIIT has been shown to improve heart health, exercise levels, and reduce fat, while maintaining muscle mass or, in less active individuals, increasing it. University of Otago researchers recently discovered that highintensity exercise can reduce or reverse the loss in heart function caused by type two diabetes. The study found that three months of HIIT improved heart function in adults with type two diabetes. The study subjects, which were middle aged adults, had an 80 per cent

adherence rate to the programme, showing that appropriate HIIT can be achievable. Other studies show benefits for a range of lifestyle conditions so it can be safely said that high intensity training should be considered as part of a regular programme of physical activity. However, it’s not a one-size-fits all solution, or a solution that should fully replace a current programme. A study reported in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness showed that participants in HIIT workouts experience a greater risk of injury, especially knees and shoulders. The authors of the study noted that workouts with inexperienced participants without supervision were one

of the main causes for concern, recommending support and advice before embarking on a HIIT programme. And from within the exercise industry, a 2018 study led by associate Professor Gottschall with Bryce Hastings, head of research at Les Mills resulted in evidence that any more than 30-40 minutes of HIIT in a maximum training zone per week can reduce performance, potentially result in a greater risk of injury and does not contribute to higher results. They recommended adding HIIT training in amongst varied exercise. It’s probably time you investigated adding some form of HIIT training to your workout. Just make sure you get the right advice so you can experience the benefits, without any unintended side effects.

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Do I need extra magnesium? (Part 1) Magnesium is one of my most frequently prescribed supplements. This is because it is involved in numerous body processes and can help problems in different tissue types and body systems. I use it for cramp, restless legs, hypertension and heart rhythm problems. Magnesium is commonly used for night muscle cramps. Before I supplemented with magnesium I remember getting cramps in my legs and having to get up and jump around the bedroom to unlock seized muscles. I generally recommend that magnesium be taken before bed for maximum impact on muscles, nerves and to help with sleep.

I have many clients now largely free of night cramps and restless legs. In stubborn cases I also add a potent antioxidant complex to help with night time circulation. It is rare that we cannot get significant improvements with these problems that can really disrupt our sleep. Unfortunately many magnesium supplements are one-a-day products making dose experimentation almost impossible. In my experience the required dosage differs a lot between people with similar problems. Additionally many supplements use cheaper low-grade ingredients which are harsh on the digestive tract. The only real downside of magnesium

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Tauranga Hearing Association’s Natalie Bright.

Listen up, because Tauranga Hearing Association is making a move. For the Tauranga Hearing Association (Hearing New Zealand BOP) moving away from the shop in Greerton was a tough decision. “Many of the local folk relied on being able to easily access the ear nurse for wax removal and purchase their hearing aid batteries and drying capsules in this location,” says Tauranga Hearing Association’s Natalie Bright. “We are happy to continue offering these services at regular ‘clinic days’ being held at the RSA on Cameron Road. “You can access all these services and a hearing professional for cleaning, drying and trouble-shooting any issues with your hearing aid,” says Natalie. For more information, phone: 075786476 or email: tauranga@hearing.org.nz

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The Labour Government is proposing to spend $208 million in buying back semi-automatic guns from law abiding citizens. That money would not have prevented the well-planned massacre which took place in Christchurch. Even worse, they announce that ACC are being conned into contributing $40 million. I do not pay my ACC premiums and various levies for it to be wasted on Jacinda’s populist political stunt. It is difﬁcult too for police to foil a determined, well-planned attack of any description. Such persons can buy a semi-automatic illegally, steal one from the police or military. Further, a bomb is a relatively simple alternative measure. ACC should be either conserving our premiums for its basic purpose, or reducing our costs. Shame on them for not thinking it through and participating in political grandstanding. Bill Capamagian, Tauranga.

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March the 15th 2019 was a day that will be a turning point for us in NZ and for the rest of the world. Fifty-one people were shot in Christchurch and really it has been swept under the mat. Politically there has been total silence with only a token gesture inquiry with limited boundaries. If the Government is not going to open this up for public scrutiny by allowing the video to be seen and given the discussion it needs then NZ is totally handing over our democratic power to a system that is controlled by overseas interests. Can you name one politician who has stood up for free speech and for the rights of the people to be a part of the inquiry. This event was so far reaching that it has changed how we can now communicate with one another because any freedoms that we try to use are now lumped together under the ever increasing category of ‘hate speech’. This is an issue that will be proven to be so serious in a soon-to-come time when those who support the hysteria of hate speech will themselves fall victim to its ever-broadening grasp. Roger Kean, Welcome Bay.

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No there isn’t Yes there is

Both Robin Bell and Peter Dey have obviously misinterpreted and misunderstood what’s written in The Treaty of Waitangi. Or are they just being mischievous and pretentious? And Mr Bell has the gall to accuse Messrs Brash and Prince of obfuscation? Have either R Bell or P Dey ever read the Treaty? Or have they both just dreamt up their versions of it. Don Brash is correct in saying there is ‘no Act of Parliament’ that gives Maori a ‘partnership of equality’. They are principles of the Treaty only and are fully acknowledged in many areas. There certainly are no race-based privileges for Maori over any other New Zealander in the Treaty. The Native Rights Act of 1865, was written into Law and conﬁrmed what was promised in the Treaty. The Law stated that Maori are deemed to be natural born subjects of the Crown and conﬁrmed the Treaty promise of 1840 that Maori are to be given the same status as other British subjects i.e. rights and privileges. And given the same protection (which they asked for), of the Crown. Maori are given the same Human Rights as any other New Zealander. Over the years Maori have been given plenty of ‘special privileges’, including Maori seats in Parliament and places on councils. Others have been ‘invented’ because of political manipulation. It’s time people like Robin Bell and Peter Dey realise that we are all New Zealanders. There’s no room for segregation or race-based privileges, if this nation is to move forward. All New Zealanders have the same ability to exercise self-determination. Equality of opportunity doesn’t always end in equality of outcome. So, Robin Bell and Peter Dey, please stop attempting to put your own slant on all things Maori. You are both guilty of obfuscation. Peter Kelly.

Why wait?

I note in an online article that Mayor Greg Brownless is quoted as saying, “change was needed, which required new leadership” (stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/112318063). I can only agree. This most recent example of reported underperformance by their former chief executive begs the question, why did the current Mayor and councillors sit back and allow this to go unchallenged? Tauranga residents deserve the respect of their councillors to govern effectively. How is it acceptable for the existing councillors to have allowed this to continue during his tenure? The standard one sets as the senior leader in any environment is the standard by which that organisation will perform – regardless of it being in the public or private sector. It needed addressing the moment it was discovered, not at the conclusion of a contractual review period. No board of directors would allow this level of underperformance to go unchallenged. There appears to be a culture within the elected members that it is not their responsibility, instead they blame their staff. Leaders don’t throw their staff under the bus. There are some very good, dedicated, people who work for the Tauranga City Council. They deserve better leadership – as does the city of Tauranga. Tenby Powell (mayoral candidate).

Don Brash (The Weekend Sun, June 14) asks for evidence that Parliament passed a law making the Treaty of Waitangi a legally binding partnership. It did not have to. In 1987 the Court of Appeal ruled that the Treaty was a partnership, and Parliament accepted this. Mr Brash says that the Maori version of the Treaty does not grant Maori ownership of forests and fisheries. But the English version does. The English and Maori Treaty versions are equally official. Both versions are in the New Zealand archives, and in the Treaty of Waitangi Act. The Treaty grants Maori permanent ownership rights over their possessions, including forests and fisheries, in return for the Pakeha right to govern. Mr Brash says he wants political equality, but we already have it. We have elections, everybody gets one vote, the majority rules. That is political equality. What people own makes no difference. Finally Mr Brash wants to make major changes affecting Maori which they do not want. That seems like creating racial trouble not harmony. Peter Dey, Welcome Bay.

Ambulance Who do you call in a medical emergency? An MP? Simon Bridges? National should have built the ambulance station in Tauranga not charity. (He) was not interested in helping St John Ambulance, now wants to be PM. Labour could help with funding, but Winston First who has always demanded full control of everything does not. This became obvious when I was in the position of foundation vice chair NZF Auckland, a prodigy of Robert Muldoon. The one-man band like Donald T’ perhaps. Paramedics St John are here to save a life, perhaps yours. Is it too much for you, the public, to demand full funding for them to do their job, and protect your family? Ron Chamberlain, Tauranga (Volunteer). The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details. Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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Keep the kids entertained There’s nothing worse than a kid cooped up inside on their school holidays. It’s not fun for parents and it’s deﬁnitely not fun for the kids. Thankfully there’s plenty of school holiday activities to keep the kids active, entertained and out and about during the next two weeks.

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Roller skating classes are open for kids on every Wednesday from 3.45-4.45pm at Skatescool. These cost $149 for the whole term and an additional $20 if your child requires hire skates. For more information text Kanza on: 021 118 0513.

might be for them. Floorball is a cross between ice hockey and indoor hockey and is for all ages. Admission is free and for more information contact Shane at: shane.gillum@bayvenues.co.nz

Winter fun

YMCA is hosting a Winter School Holiday Fun programme at Gate Pa School throughout the holidays from 9am-3pm on weekdays. This is a range of fun activities for kids aged 5-13 years and includes things such as Lego Masters, Y’s Got Talent, superhero challenges and more. For more information and to buy tickets, phone: 09 833 8100.

Floorball

If your child is keen to try something different, Sunday Floorball at Trustpower Baypark on July 7 from 1.30pm

Arts and crafts

Fraser Cove Shopping Centre will be running arts, crafts and face painting throughout the school holidays from 10am2pm on weekdays. Admission is free and is suitable for all ages. Kids can make their own dreamcatchers, animal art, spin drum art and more. For more information, visit: www.frasercoveshoppingcentre.co.nz

Holiday coaching

BayActive holiday coaching clinics are open again this school holidays, including gymnastics coaching clinic, football coaching clinic, softball coaching clinic, ﬂoorball coaching clinic and more. The dates vary depending on the coaching clinic your child is interested in, so for a full list of clinics and a timetable, visit: www.bayactive.co.nz/holiday-coaching-clinics BayActive is also hosting a Funky Fun Sports Day on July 10 from 9.30am-3pm. Kids will play up to ﬁve different sports throughout the day and parental guidance is needed. For more information and to buy tickets, visit: www.bayactive.co.nz/holiday-coaching-clinics

Fin-tastic fun

Animates will hosting their free school holiday activities at your local Animates store on July 11 and 18 from 11am. Sessions run for about 40 minutes and children will learn everything they need to know about ‘ﬁn-tastic’ ﬁsh. This is perfect for children aged 5-10 years old. Admission is free but registration is necessary. For more information and to register, visit: www.animates.co.nz/events

Try your hand at Flying Furballs A drawing competition is giving Kiwi kids the chance to tap into their creative talents and come up with a cool new character to inhabit Donovan Bixley’s Flying Furballs world.

Donovan, who is one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed illustrators with ore than 100 books to his name, will pick his favourite entry and incorporate the winning character into an upcoming Flying Furballs title. The winner will have their name acknowledged in the book and receive a signed copy. “I loved drawing characters from my favourite books and comics when I was young. I would have been hyped with excitement if I’d been given the chance for one of my creations to appear in those books,” says Donovan. “The exciting thing for me now is wondering what kids will come up with – they always have such a fresh take on everything. I don’t know what I’m looking for, so I’m ready to be wowed by some new imaginative ideas. The winner doesn’t have to be a spectacular drawing, but it needs to be a spectacular idea.” The school holidays see the launch of Breakout (on sale July 11, Upstart Press), the seventh title in the highly acclaimed Flying Furballs series. These hilarious action-packed adventure books for junior ﬁction readers feature illustrations throughout. The series captures the romance and excitement of the era at the dawn of aviation — set in a world of cats verses dogs. Kids who are ready to get inventing should watch this video to get some really helpful tips from Donovan, then download the entry form, ﬁnd a comfy spot and start drawing!

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Mulling over movies with a warm wine Music Plus is the name of the column so I tend to skip between a solid diet of music and a smorgasbord of related cultural food groups. This week we’re munching on movies...

Misérables – a modern crime drama not involving any singing on barricades – and Portrait of A Woman on Fire, as well as English director Ken Loach’s highly praised Sorry We Missed You. He won at Cannes two years ago with I, Daniel Blake and this film is reputed to be every bit as good.

It seems like good timing, since the New Zealand International Film Festival is shortly kicking off in Auckland, on the eighteenth of this month to A recipe be precise, and there is a And moving on from film, let’s host of goodies on offer, including have a recipe. I’ve been asked a lot a whole bunch of films that recently about mulled wine. Fair recently showed at the Cannes enough too. It’s really cold out there Film Festival. and nothing uses up that leftover or Twenty-five films direct fro cheap red wine better than throwing Cannes have now been confirmed in a few spices and mulling it. to screen at the NZIFF 2019. Everyone has their own take on Eight come from the this so I humbly offer you mine. Competition section of Cannes You’ll need two bottles of red including the tied Jury Prize wine. Here we go... winners Les Misérables (France) Peel an orange and a lemon and Bacurau (Brazil). The Cannes avoiding the white stuff on the peel. selections also features Portrait Add the peel to a big pot with Of A Lady On Fire, the winner the juice of the orange, 200g caster of both the Queer Palm and sugar, 6 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 Best Screenplay, along with Elia Aretha Franklin in Amazing Grace. star anise and several grates from a Suleiman’s It Must Be Heaven, nutmeg. The adventurous could also which received a Special Mention by the French jury. throw in a split vanilla pod, three fresh bay leaves and/ There are also two films from Cannes – Deerskin and or two bruised cardamom pods. Add just enough wine Vivarium – which are screening as part of the festival to cover. Bring to the boil for four or five minutes, section that many of us look forward to most at the dissolving the sugar and creating a syrup. NZIFF, The Incredibly Strange Programme. And that’s it really. Add the rest of the two bottles and There are literally hundreds of films showing. The NZIFF has grown into something of a monster. Why I’m mentioning this now is that many of these films will not make it as far as Tauranga’s Rialto Cinema. Auckland may be your only chance.

Staggering film

How it works is that the contingent festivals around the country are staggered so they start at weekly intervals. Wellington kicks off a week after Auckland, then Dunedin, then Christchurch and so on. By the time things hit Tauranga it’ll be August 22 and the selection will – if past experience is anything to go on – have been reduced to a core of the most popular mainstream titles. Little of the Incredibly Strange section gets here. On the bright side, a couple of films have already been announced for Tauranga so you can skip Auckland and see them here. Most exciting is the long-delayed Sydney Pollock film of Aretha Franklin in performance, Amazing Grace. This miracle of gospel singing was thought lost for 45 years as the soundtrack and various elements went missing and there were bitter disputes, legal and otherwise, but some stories have happy endings and now we all get to see and hear Aretha as her considerable best. Advance clips are mesmerising. We’ll also be getting the aforementioned Les

bring it slowly up to temperature. Then drink happily. If you boil it or keep it too hot you will burn off the alcohol but it will still taste delicious. OK. That’s how I do it. I know people who add all sorts of stuff, from port and brandy to ginger wine. Do you have a brilliant version? If so, please share...

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A riot of colour and steampunk shenanigans For those wanting to let of a bit of steam this month there is a fashion show that you really won’t want to miss. Welcome Bay Lions and Steampunk Tauranga are collaborating to put on an evening of colour and shenanigans at the Greerton RSA on Saturday, July 20. Steampunk Tauranga member Lindsey Morgan, known in the steampunk world as Lady Hannah Dashery Buckle, says it is going to be a great evening with local groups coming together. “The proﬁts from the show will be used to support community groups. “The Lions are organising the ticket sales, the music, sound tech, off-stage and we are doing the performance. “The Lions are working tirelessly behind the scenes, and the Greerton RSA are hosting and catering for the show. “It is a wonderful harmony of things.” Lindsey says steampunk enthusiasts from all over the North Island are travelling to take part in the show. “We have people from Paeroa, the north of Auckland, Thames, Waihi, Katikati, Athenree, some from Hamilton to strut their stuff. “It’s a collaboration of a lot of interesting people.” Andria Goodliffe or Inconsequentia Stitchneedles, is another avid member of

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TAURANGA PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITIONS 2019 Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions Society Fri 5 to Sat 13 Jul (9am to 9pm daily) Addison Theatre & X Space (Competitions)

FESTIVAL CONCERT Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions Society Sat 13 Jul (7:30pm) Addison Theatre (Performing Arts)

SORRY BOUT IT Post Up Productions Wed 17 Jul (8pm) Addison Theatre (Comedy)

Ann Dugmoore, Andrea Goodliffe, Gill Brodie and Lindsey Morgan prepare for the Steampunk Fashion Show. Photo: Bruce Barnard. purchased at Robyn’s Cottage in Greerton or at the Steampunk Tauranga and says fashion House of Science’s new address on Cameron Road show goers can expect the unexpected. opposite Tauranga Boys’ College. “There will be a lot of entertainment, colour and people strutting their stuff. The show is taking place at the Greerton RSA on “In the ticket, goers will also get Saturday, July 20, doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. their ﬁrst drink and a light supper, so Kate Wells there will be entertainment and they will be fed.” Lindsey says it is not only a fashion show; she describes it as a riot of colour and shenanigans. “There will be singing, dancing, some skits, we’ve got a photo booth.” Tourism businesses around New Zealand are being Tickets for the Welcome Bay Lions invited to discuss the big challenges and opportunities Steampunk show are $30 and can be facing them and their regions. Starting in Tauranga on July 22, Tourism Industry GIGGUIDE & Aotearoa then takes the one-day Discussing Tourism events to three other locations around the country. ENTERTAINMENT “Our tourism industry has entered a new phase JACK DUSTY’S ALE where growth will be less spectacular than over the past HOUSE (Bureta) ﬁve years,” says TIA chief executive Chris Roberts. Sun 7th The Anzacs 3pm “The Discussing Tourism annual series of regional – 6pm events provides an important forum to discuss the issues, challenges and opportunities facing Wed 10th Tauranga Blues Jam 7pm – 10:30pm tourism businesses. “Find out what we can expect and how we can better plan, fund and manage sustainable growth that ensures MT RSA tourism enhances Aotearoa for future generations.” Fri 5th Che Orton 7pm – The day’s discussions are focused on business 10:30pm learning and there will be many practical tools and Sat 6th Ray Solomon 7pm tips for attendees to take away and implement in – 10:30pm their organisations. It is also an opportunity for local Sun 7th Plus 4 4:30pm – tourism operators to connect with industry leaders. 7:30pm “There’s a real focus on how we can build an industry that is environmentally, economically and MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB socially sustainable, while delivering an outstanding Fri 5th Take Two 6pm – visitor experience,” says Chris. 9pm, the RnB Party with There will also be presentations on innovation, DJ Ayesha 10pm – 1am business strategy and managing your Sat 6th Kam Kafai 6pm – environmental footprint. 9pm, then DJ Herman “The Discussing Tourism events will be lively and Siaz 9pm thought-provoking. With great support from the host Sun 7th Play Misty 3pm – region tourism organisations, we’re looking forward 6pm, then Latina Party to hearing from grassroots tourism operators around from 9pm the country,” says Chris. Thur 11th Acoustic Social For more details and to register, go to the Jam Night 8pm Discussing Tourism website: www.discussing.org.nz

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M?TAURANGA New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Thu 18 Jul (7:30pm) Addison Theatre (Classical Music)

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Jul 26 to Aug 2 (Various Times) Addison Theatre (Musical Theatre) CLIFF RICHARD AND THE SHADOWS TRIBUTE SHOW

CHRIS GREENSLADE Tauranga Musica Sun 4 Aug (4pm) X Space (Classical Music)

MAEA Tauranga Intermediate Tue 6 (7pm) & Wed 7 Aug (12pm & 7pm) Addison Theatre (School Production)

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Sat 3 Aug (7:30pm) Addison Theatre (Music)

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Shane & the Shazam! Band

Shane and the Shazam! Band is coming to the Tauranga Citz Club.

More than just another dance band, Shane & The Shazam! Band present a highpowered, rockin’ ‘show’ that you just wanna dance to, including a full-scale 90-minute celebration tribute of the heyday hits of Cliff Richard & The Shadows plus some of the great rock’n’pop hits from the teen idols of that amazing era - Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly, Dion, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Monkees and more. Legendary Kiwi entertainer ‘Shane Hales MNZM’ ﬁrst hit the New Zealand rock/pop music scene as

a frontline vocalist with top mid-1960s band The Pleazers. Then followed solo residencies on the popular TV shows ‘C’mon’ from 1968 to 1969, ‘Happen Inn’, and ‘FreeRide’. In 1969, Shane’s Loxene Golden Discwinning song ‘Saint Paul’ was number one on the New Zealand charts. A typical show features a feast of classic songs of the 1960s-70s, including Shane’s own hits. Shane personally handpicked the members of his Shazam! Band from among the cream of New Zealand musicians. This show is as good as it gets. The Entertainers Club is bringing Shane & The Shazam! Band to Tauranga Citz Club on July 14, 5-8pm. Tickets cost $15 each and can be purchased at the Tauranga Citz Club reception and door sales will be available from 4.30pm on the night unless sold out prior.

Decades of divas coming to town Operatunity Daytime Concerts bring you the greatest divas in the modern era! These were women who could manifest passion with every note they sang, and with the power of their vocals, produced a new and exciting sound.

Featuring many of the greatest hits from the 40s through to the 70s like Connie Francis’ Stupid Cupid, Barbra Streisand’s Don’t Rain On My Parade, and The Weather Girl’s Hit The Road Jack, and tributes to greats like Gracie Fields, Vera Lynn, the Andrew Sisters, Helen Reddy, ABBA and Doris Day to name a few. Introducing the Epiphanies – Rebecca Wright, Sharon Emirali and Gail Tipene – an electric and fun girl group who will pay tribute to these amazing songbirds, in a show led by Bonaventure AllanMoetaua and Tainui Kuru, backed by our live Glenn Miller band! Tickets cost $35 including lunch. Booking in advance advised due to demand. Divas through the Decades will be held at Holy Trinity Church on Friday July 19 from 11am. To book call toll free: 0508 266 237, or online at: www.operatunity.co.nz/concerts

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to see Divas through the Decades on July 19 for two lucky readers who can tell us the names of the Epiphanies. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, July 9.

Catch the Epiphanies on July 19, as part of Operatunity’s Daytime Concerts.

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Art On The Strand Original Art for Sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm, The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists Bay Network Singles Club Single, over 50? For weekend dinners, barbeques, outings. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Maureen 021 112 3307 Chair Up Upholstery Workshop Want to Learn Upholstery? Recover that stool with Paula Jones. 10am-3pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Greerton Hall Market Last Saturday of the month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm 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! Come join us. Arataki Community Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. 11-11:45am. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com Mana & Maiden Warriors Live at Jam Factory. Indigenous music that aligns to the elements of the earth, the sea, the forest. Doors open 6:30pm. $20 Mira Corbova Art Exhibition + fashion show 5-7pm. Exhibition runs until 25 July Tues-Sat 11am-4pm at The Art Lounge, 117 Willow St

Mount Maunganui Sequence Dance

13th July 7:30-10:30pm Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair, Mt Maunganui, Sheldon’s Band. Lovely Supper. $7 entry. By Mount Maunganui Scottish Society. Erica 576 0578 Mount Music Club 2nd Sat monthly. 1-4pm Old Folks Hall, Midway, Mount. Mostly country. Good backing band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458 Oil Workshop With Nemesh An exciting, guided oil painting workshop with multi-award winning artist and art tutor Nemesh. Suitable for even absolute beginner! 6&7 July, 11am-4pm. theartloungenz@gmail.com Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088 Petanque Sat & Tues 12:50pm. No equipment needed. Nice low impact sport to enjoy outdooors. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606 Social Ballroom Dance Party All welcome on Sat 13 July 7:30pm Bethlehem Hall, 239A State Highway 2, Bethlehem. BYO drink & nibbles. Strict tempo music. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Sequence Dancing Norris St Early evening dancing with the Tauranga Sequence Dance Club, 5:30-9pm. $5 entry. Dinner supplied. Great music.

Fundraiser with Welcome Bay The Lions. Sat 20th July at Greerton RSA. Tickets from Robyn’s Cottage, $30 includes supper & 1st drink. See Steampunk Tauranga on Facebook Tauranga Farmers Market 7:4512noon Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave. Fresh & artisan products direct from producers. Ph 0274 915 876 Tauranga Fuchsia Group Meet last Saturday of month 1:30pm Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St . Workshops on growing fuchsias. New members welcome. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643 Tauranga Social Dance Club Sequence dancing at Baptist Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. 7pm start. Supper, rafﬂes. $7 entry. Faye 543 3280 Te Puke Scottish Society Tartan Dance, War Memorial Hall, Sat 20th, 7:30-11pm. Lovely supper. Live music, air conditioned hall. $7 entry. Valerie 573 7093 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 7 July

Judo Tournaments National Secondary

Schools Champs; National Intermediate Champs; & Tauranga “Fun Day”. Aquinas Action Centre, Pyes Pa. Starts 9am. Free admission Living Well Church 10am, Papamoa Community Centre. We are of different backgrounds & ages, joining together to celebrate the life we have in Jesus. Maketu Market 3rd & 5th Sundays 7am-12pm, Maketu Village Green. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Pat 021 447 420 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am3pm $20 bring ﬁrearms licence Ohauiti Country Market Next market 14th July, Ohauiti Hall R459 Ohauiti Road from 10am-2pm Email Karina ohauiticountrymarket@gmail. com Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www.mountmainstreet.nz Friendship Force Travel Club Enjoy international travel? Join our club. Be hosted by other clubs worldwide & host them. Ph Barbara 574 5711 or Jonathan 572 2091 Historic Village Market 1st & 3rd Sunday every month. 17th Ave Tauranga. 8-12 wet or ﬁne. Crafts, plants, health, merchandise, food. A Bethlehem Lions Project.

Chess At Mount Maunganui

Monday 8 July

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd, 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess In The Afternoon Mount Chess Club, 1-4 pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $4 a session. Equipment & refreshments provided. Bob 0274 786 282 Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga Free conﬁdential impartial info & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga. Mon-Fri 9am5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222 Diabetes Help Tauranga Drop-In Clinic 10am-12pm, no appointment necessary. Advice or support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. INFOline 571 3422 info@diabeteshelp.org.nz Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning 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 Mah-Jong 12:30-4pm, visitors & beginners welcome. Free teaching available. Tauranga South Bowling Club, 11th Ave. Ph Shirley 576 0014 Maketu Market 3rd and 5th Sundays 7am-12pm, Maketu Village Green. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Pat 021 447 420 Marlin Friendship Club Meets Omanu Golf Club on 2nd Mondays at 9:45am. Friendly mixed membership club with regular social activities. Take part & meet people. Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Monday & Thursday. Names in by 6:30 play starts at 7pm. All welcome come to our friendly club & enjoy yourself. Ph Mary 574 2873 Never 2 Old Strength/balance classes & workouts for over 55s. Mon, Wed & Fri 7:30am-9am. Ph Keith 557 8765

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Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre

Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The challenges to following Jesus. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537 Bible Society Family Concert Entertainment for the whole family. Tauranga SDA Church 25 Moffat Rd Bethlehem. Showcasing local talent & Performances. July 28th 2pm-3:30pm BOP Oodle Club Playdates for dogs. All breeds welcome. Gold coin. Fergusson Park (Beach Road end). 2-3pm BOPMPBC July Race Day Model Boat racing starts just after 9am at the lake, Taurikura Dr. Come & watch some fast & furious racing. All welcome Choral Evensong 4pm St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt. Featuring beautiful music by John Sanders, T. Attwood, William Harris, Balfour Gardiner, & John Rutter. Free/koha. Computer Club (Tga) Inc At Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West on last Sunday of month 9:30-12:30. Ph 572 1230 Croquet Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start, Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Lesson 15th July 7pm at Club Mt Maunganui. Partner not necessary, just come along. Ph Dean 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz Aglow Mt Maunganui Be uplifted. Rhena Kulasingham brings her faith ﬁlled ministry. 7pm Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt. Ph Sharron 027 354 1060 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Mon & Fri. Tauranga Central Baptist Church. Cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Beginners Drawing A practical guide to learning the fundamental skills needed for drawing with Nick Eggleston. Starts today 6:30-8:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall 7:30pm start. Names in by 7:15pm. New members of all ages welcome. John 027 654 1298 Cherrywood Probus Meet Tauranga Citzens Club 13th Ave 10am. Come along for fun fellowship & friendship. Visitors welcome. Pam 578 3757

Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6:30pm, starts 7pm. After door fee $10. Everything free - Psychics, Mediums, Healers, refreshments. Experience the buzz! www.psychiccafe.nz 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 Sunday Stitch Workshop Textile Art casual get together. Create treasures with Kristy Clegg. First Sunday of the month, 10am-1pm. $10. The Artery, Historic Village. Info@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Tauranga Historical Society 2pm Brain Watkins House Hall. Speaker: John Coster on Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

Meets 1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. June 574 2204

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

Meet the mediums & energy healers. Citz Club, 14 Norris St. Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 6:45pm. $5 door charge The Sociables A group for females & males in their 30s/40s/50s age group that meet up for dining, bushwalks or local activities. Ph 022 012 0376 Travel Writing Workshop Make the most of your travel stories by writing articles/blogs with Angie Belcher. 1:304:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz Ph 07 571 3232

Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

1:30pm start. $3 door fee, ﬁrst session free. All equipment provided. Ph 548 1636 Raranga - Weaving Weekly get together 10-3pm. Raranga weavers, motivating each other. Bring own materials. $5 Koha. The Artery, Tauranga Historic Village. more info: www.theincubator.co.nz

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon & Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris st. 9:15-10:45am. Tues St Marys Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776 Seido Karate Tauranga Age 7 & up, all abilities. Keep ﬁt, learn self defense, meet friends, free trial period. Tauranga Primary Hall, Mon & Thurs 6pm. Ph/ txt Cameron 027 518 8356 Silver Singers Choir Conductor, soprano, alto, tenor, bass voices welcome. Practise at St Stephens Chapel 1pm. Ph Gaynor 579 2465 Taichi Internal Arts NZ Tai Chi Beginner Class, Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 33 Maitland St. 9:30-11am $5. All Welcome. Includes Qigong. In association with Sport BOP. David 552 4425 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners Tai Chi classes Mon-Sat Tauranga, KatiKati, Mount, Papamoa & Te Puke. Great for stress, balance, ﬂexibility. Friendly group. For times & venues please ph 578 9116 Tauranga City Brass Practise at 10 Yatton St Greerton at 7pm. All welcome. Brass & Percussionists. Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341 Tauranga RocknRoll Club Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth St. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or FBook: taurangarocknrollclub

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat.14 Norris St(behind Pak n Save) 12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. Te Roopu Raranga Weaving Weekly get together for Raranga weavers. Plenty of space to work collectively , motivating & inspiring each other. The Artery, Historic Villiage, 10-3. $5 Koha Vision Friendship Club (FNZI) Meets 4th Monday each month at Citizens Club. 10-12. Varied activities. Interested? Ph Bryan 570 2483 Welcome Bay Art Group 9:30-12 at Lighthouse Church meeting room next to Welcome Bay Road Village Shops. Ph Denis 544 6451

Tuesday 9 July

ABC-Avenues Badminton Club At Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7:30-9:30pm. Club racquets available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Age Concern Coffee Group

Chat over a relaxing cuppa at Te Puke Citizens RSA Club, 179 Jellicoe St. 10-11.30am $3pp. Open to the Public. Ph 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting, 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

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Theme: Blessings 1 Chronicles 4:10. Aquinas College Chapel, Pyes Pa Rd. 7pm. All women welcome. Ph 027 275 1383

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa

Free conﬁdential impartial info & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Ph or visit us at Community Ctr 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa. Tues & Thurs 10am-1pm. 0800 367 222 Fitness League Cardio, weights, ﬂoor work, balance work, & a bit of dance. 9:30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Inachord Womens’ Chorus If you like to sing dance & have fun, join us! Great Musical Director! 7-9pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:30-7:30pm at Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet 10:30-11:30am & 1-2pm at Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd, Katikati. Strength & balance classes for older adults. Sharnie 021 111 8617 Marching For Leisure A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, Fitness & Friendship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Frances 07 544 1318 or 021 297 3407 Merge: Social Connections For new residents to Tauranga. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month at The Raft, Chapel Street 5-7pm. Email Karen merge. tauranga@gmail.com Midweek Music 1st Tuesday monthly. 7-10pm Cliff Road Hall, Tauranga. Mostly country. Good backing band. Ph Dick 0274 938 458

Mount Morning Badminton

9-11:30am. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 day. Ph Margaret 575 9792 Mt Runners & Walkers Mt Maunganui Runners & Walkers Club meet every Tues & Fri 9:30-10:30am, Scout Hall, 13 May St. All welcome. Babysitters available. www.mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Omokoroa Settlers Hall 6:30pm for 7pm start. $3 door fee (ﬁrst session free). Equipment provided. All Welcome. Ph 548 1636

Ostomy Society Coffee Morning

Coffee morning, Raft Cafe 10:30am. Speaker Jan Bibby, school teacher specialist in Dyslexic teaching. Ostomates, caregivers & the public. Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. Start time 9am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent 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 Proactive 4 Health Strength & balance classes at Proactive4Health Physio, Papamoa Plaza. 2-3pm. For those >65 or falls risks. Ph Proactive4Health for more info 0800 868 259

Read Between The Wines Poetry Group meets last Tuesday of every month. 7-9pm $5 Koha. BYO poems & wine, relaxed vibe. The Incubator, Historic Village. More info: www. theincubator.co.nz Scrabble 9:20am for 9:30 start. Tauranga Citz Club 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All most welcome to exercise your brains! Ph Jo Ann 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, 7pm9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6. Faye 543 3280 South City Indoor Bowls 7:30pm

Club Night. Championship Fours Post Section Playoff if required.Names in by

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Strength & Balance Exercise class for over 60s to improve strength, balance & prevent falls. 11am Welcome Bay hall. $6. Ph Raewyn for more info 027 607 7437 TaiChi Internal Arts NZ Te Puke Memorial Hall. Beginner Class Settlers Room 9:30-11am. All welcome. $5 Regular Class Pioneer Room. 9:3011:30am $5. Ph David 552 4425 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Origin of Life: Video presentation how life started on earth, an interesting perspective. Also, Solar Flares & Apollo 11. Fergusson Park Observatory 7:30pm

Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club For active retirees, meetings 1:30pm 1st Tuesday each month at Tauranga Citizens Club. Guest speakers, social outings, numerous activities. All welcome. Ph Nancy 543 4468

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club meets Tues mornings & Thurs evenings at clubrooms, cnr Mirrilees Rd & Cross Rd, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Keep ﬁt the fun way. Play badminton at the QE Youth Ctr Tues & Thurs 9-11:30am. Visitors $6. Some racquets available. Bob 0274 786 282

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

1st & 3rd Tuesday 7-9:30pm & 2nd & 4th Fridays 10-3. At Arts&Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Helen 027 475 3632

Tauranga Samba Drumming Band

Percussion Band! 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185. No experience necessary, we teach you everything! Waihi Beach Tennis Club Adult social tennis, Tues & Fri 8:30am. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Ph Barry 027 492 6475 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. Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 10 July

500 Cards Club Join our friendly

500 club 1-3:30pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd. $3 a session. Prizes plus refreshments. Bob 0274 786 282 or Barbara 572 4962 Adults Dance Class 2pm St Peters Katikati. Many dance styles, Ballet: Jazz: Character etc. No experience required just a love of movement. Ph Gaye 577 1753 Age Concern Walking Group 10am Kulim Park Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 1st & 3rd, Wed of every month. Tauranga Central Baptist church, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Bromeliad Club Meeting Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12:30-2:30 Auction of Books/magazines. Lynley speaks about The Eden Project, Devon. Monthly

plant Stoloniferous neoregelias & hanging baskets. Visitors welcome Cards Cribbage (Crib) Join a friendly group who meet at Tauranga RSA, Greerton any Wednesday 12:50pm. Ph Michael 562 0517 Community Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9 for Bible Study on the Book of Revelation. Ph Julie 552 4068 Fernland Spa Water Exercise Gentle exercise in the warm water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from injury or illness. Great for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Aussie Butcher Open Fours Day Tournament 10am. Names in book. Gate Pa Midweek Tennis Keep ﬁt, make new friends, enjoy social tennis 9-12. Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Ph Geoff 021 474 807 Healing Rooms 1-3pm Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11th Ave/ Christopher St. No charge. Ph 021 110 0878. www.healingrooms.co.nz Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Mah Jong Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. 12:45-4. All welcome, free teaching available for beginners. Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Ph Joy 578 7310 Papamoa Garden Circle Meeting 1pm in the Surfbreaker Room, Papamoa Sports & Recreation Ctr. Visitors welcome. Ph Lee 574 0696 Pickleball At The Mount 10am12pm Mt Sports Ctr, Blake Park. Social, all ages, equipment supplied. Beginners welcome. $5 session Ph Viv 575 5845

Rhythm, Foxtrot & Waltz

Ballroom dancing at Mt RSA Thurs 10am-12pm & Tga Citz Club on Sat afternoons. Ph 572 4272 Sahaja Yoga Meditation Always Free. Experience inner peace & joy. Connect to your Spiritual Essence. Sport BOP (next to Squash Courts) 406 Devonport Rd Tauranga. Ph Ian 027 884 2238 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Senior Citizens Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, General dancing 7:30pm. Mary 574 8687 Lynne 021 140 7912 Steady As You Go Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, 2-3pm except 1st Wed of month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536 Tai Chi Internal Arts Beginner Classes. All welcome. Te Puna Rugby Club rooms, Maramatanga Park. 6-7:30pm. Te Puke Memorial Hall, 5:30-7pm. Gold coin koha. David 552 4425 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild At Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny 021 581 951

Tauranga Floral Art Group

Monthly meeting & workshop, every 2nd Wed & Sat. New members welcome. Baptist Church Hall, Tauranga. Ph Ruth 543 2157

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Waihi mine walk. Grade moderate. Doug 548 0689

Tauranga Rotary WouldBe Members

Have time, want to help in your community? Like fun, food, enlightening speakers? Join us from 6pm, Daniels In the Park. Ph Bev 027 285 4066 Toastmasters Early Start City Early Start club. Improve communication & leadership skills. Join motivated, enthusiastic group. Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 7am-8:15am. LaniDTM@gmail. com, www.cityearlystart.co.nz and FB

Welcome Home Spiritual Community Psychic showdown. Kevin

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drawing analyst. St Georges Lounge, GatePa. 7:15pm $5 entry. Community catch up after. Bring a plate. 021 126 4790

Thursday 11 July

Adult Conversational English Classes

Using the Bible. All learners welcome @ St Andrews Church, 3 Macville Rd, Mt Maunganui, 10-12. Ph 575 9347 Tues-Fri 9-3 Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll dancing, plus other popular dances at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. 7-9:30pm. Includes supper. $3 entry. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222 Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am12pm for Bible Study on the Book of Revelation. Ph Gay 021 225 5981 Fitness League Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & ﬂexibility suitable for all ages & abilities, 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church Hall. Pam 07 549 4799 Herb Society Tauranga 7-9pm at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Topic: garden hand cream making. Non members welcome. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Meet 7pm in Wesley Hall 100 13th Ave. New members welcome, age no barrier. Sing for health. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc Kickstart Toastmasters Gain public speaking, presenting, leadership skills in fun environment. 7-8am. Alimento Cafe, 74 First Ave. Ph Brian 027 543 2777 or turn up! Kids Craft Workshop 3 hour craft workshop for ages 5-13 @ Atrium Gallery 21 Plummers Pt Rd 1-4pm. $45 per child. Email for info: atriumgallerynz@ gmail.com Lighthouse Cafe 10am-12pm at Lighthouse Church Welcome Bay. Come for a chat or bring your chosen craft & have a cuppa. Ph 027 576 3105 Mainly Music Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10:30am. Holy trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

Orange City Squares Rounds Club night

7:30pm, St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave Tauranga. Learners welcome. Ph 577 1100 or Facebook, Orange City Squares Rounds Retro & Mod Sale Vintage & retro clothing, fabrics, linen etc. 9:30-1 at Historic Village. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust. Cash only. Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 6:30pm Learners tuition/revision. 7-9:30pm all dancers. $3 entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379

Friday 12 July

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 7:30pm, Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone). Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Paint with friends, 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173 Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Diabetes Help Tauranga Adults Type 1 Diabetes coffee & chat. All T1’s welcome 10am @ Columbus Cafe Bethlehem. INFOline 571 3422 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Club Night John Baxter Art Exhibition First

solo exhibition entitled Circles & Signs. At The Incubator Galley, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Exhibition runs until 31st July. All welcome. Papamoa & Districts Greypower Special AGM at 2:30pm Papamoa Library in Mako Room. Skating Mt Sports Stadium Skates for hire or bring your own skates/roller blades. Great family fun. For more details email taurangarollerskating@gmail or checkout our facebook page. Taichi Internal Arts NZ Te Puke Memorial Hall. Regular Tai Chi Class. Yang form plus Qigong 18 move. 9:30-11am. $5 Lok Hup Ba Fa. 11am-12. $4. David 552 4425

Horoscopes ARIES: People may be volunteering your services for a host of time consuming tasks - be warned! Tact is critical in discussions with relatives. There should be some good ﬁnancial news arriving after the weekend.

LIBRA: Opportunity knocks, but gently. Be alert all week to new developments. Lots of information should arrive by Friday - allow ample time for sorting it all out.

TAURUS: Your partner is down to earth and reliable and up-in-the-air plans are settled now, for the most part favourably. A caution - don’t be too quick to sing your own praises.

SCORPIO: Signiﬁcant accomplishments at the work place could happen after the weekend and there is news of a family reunion. Financial matters could become entangled if you postpone routine accounting tasks.

GEMINI: You could ﬁnd this an unexpectedly tranquil week, yet many behind the scenes happenings are taking place on your behalf. Family ties strengthen now, with support coming from older relatives.

SAGITTARIUS: Challenges are irresistible, but don’t take them on for their own sake. Communication is accented and it may prove worthwhile to improve your image and public speaking skills.

CANCER: Tradition is emphasized through the week. Family reunions are spotlighted and you may learn something new about your roots. A ﬁnancial windfall could offset expenses from a recent expense.

CAPRICORN: Travel offers coincidences, including the chance of meeting some old friends. A bonus, ﬁnancial or otherwise, may be awarded by the end of the week. Special diets require strict enforcement.

LEO: This is a creatively sharp week with the accent on new projects. Promotion may be delayed, but guests show up ahead of schedule. A loved one is more honest in expressing their feelings.

AQUARIUS: Don’t offer free advice on love or ﬁnance - it could backﬁre. Minor matters distract you from major chores. The go-ahead for an important project arrives at the eleventh hour.

VIRGO: Career or academic matters demand attention, but you make strides in areas of family and friendship. Your sense of security deepens. The weekend accents the quiet side of romance.

PISCES: Back to basics is the theme of the week. Go after the facts and make simplicity your key. A show of inner strength wins you the heart of an attractive new friend.

Your birthday Enthusiasm is your middle name. Your style is a dramatic one and the limelight is what you this week often crave. The next three months could ﬁnd you focusing on newer tasks and narrowing your range of interests. Starting later on, you become increasingly involved in humanitarian causes.

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Learning to lean towards love and truth This haiku is a wonderful way to think. The climate emergency declared by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is also a spiritual crisis for us and is exercising both our hearts and minds. We must listen

to the promptings of love and truth in our hearts and respond to them. They are the leadings of God. In each of us there is a light to show us our condition and to renew us. After the dreadful Mosque shootings in Christchurch, we saw another example of a spiritual response to a crisis in the outpourings of love and concern between Muslims and others. We are reminded that those who are not our siblings in faith, are our siblings in humanity. ‘We drink from wells we did not dig. We warm ourselves at ﬁres we did not kindle’ (Deuteronomy 6:11). In doing so we have a

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not able to help themselves. Messages have come emphasising close connections with groups about concern for healing the world, for equality. Concerns by which working together we can bring your and my perspective. The Quakers in Tauranga

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To this end our church has just completed our annual Thanksgiving Month! We ask people to prepare for this thanksgiving focus with a special offering of their choice towards three suggested projects, both local and overseas. This celebration culminates with a shared lunch together. This has been a good practise for our congregation to intentionally remember God’s blessings and choose to be grateful. I invite you to sit down with a tea or coffee, write down and reﬂect on all those things you can be truly grateful for. Count your blessings, name them one by one and it may surprise you what God has done. May choosing gratitude be a wonderful tonic for your soul and bring you serenity and peace! Rev Donald Hegan, St Columba Presbyterian

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PS&R ACCOUNTING Contact us for a free quote to have your Annual Accounts & Tax Returns completed. Ph Peter 022 136 6005 email trefusis34@gmail. com

bible digest

DO NOT WORK for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval. John 6:27

car for sale

TOYOTA RAV4, 2002, Black, Auto, 156,000kms $5000. Ph 0210 256 7896

computers

COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae

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CVs THAT STAND OUT. Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. Get the WOW factor that A C.V. For You can provide. From scratch or update existing I can help you stand out. View samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

gardening

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A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, handyman, commercial, rubbish removal. Affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591 ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty

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

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS VARIOUS Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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Found Senior Tabby Male Cat, Bethlehem Area, Ref:163032 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Puppy, Chocolate med cross breed-female, Papamoa area, Ref: 163199 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Black Tabby male cat, Welcome Bay Area, Ref: 162784, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

mooring to rent

LOCATED AT TAURANGA harbour bridge. Ideal vessel up to 9 metres. Rent $140 monthly. Ph 07 576 4322

trades & services

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

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307

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trades & services

PICTURE FRAMERS, canvas stretching, tapestry, poster, Diploma framing also vanity mirror with lights. Large selection of frames. Ph 07 576 0657 or 021 862 523

PLASTERER A1 TRADESMAN with 30 yrs experience. Quality finish with friendly, reliable service. I specialise in interior walls & ceilings with no job too small. Strip your own wallpaper and I will skim your walls ready for a modern paint finish. Repair cracked walls & ceilings using proven carbon-fibre technology. Call Murray now for an obligation free quote 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

#ZEALANDIERTOURS – Last remaining seats! Don’t miss your opportunity. The Forgotten Highway–Rail–Road–River– Caves–Chateau Tongariro & so much more! Climb on board with us and take an adventure down a long “Forgotten Highway” like never before. This tour has been a sell out so get in quick! Contact Jan or Emma Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118 email: admin@ zealandiertours.com NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members

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book online now Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. (1) Aug 13th-15th; Mid-Week Mini Break at Waitakere Estate a Murder Mystery Adventure & more. (2) Aug 21st, Mad Hatters Tea Party. (3) Sept 11th, School of Rock Musical. (4) Sept 18th-23rd; Top of the South Nelson & Surrounds. Hot off the press our new Complimentary beautiful colour catalogue is now available packed fill o exciting tours. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & Extended Tours. BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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