The Weekend Sun - 6 March 2020

6 March 2020, Issue 1002

Caught in the crossfire Curry Planet owner Sanjay Dogra says words can’t describe how an arson has impacted his family’s life.

“It’s very hard to find the right words for how it is for us now. We have lost everything.”

Sanjay and his wife Sonia (both pictured here) are the

innocent victims of what is thought to be a series of targeted attacks on neighbouring Bladed N Faded Barber Shop in Greerton.

The barber shop was completely destroyed by a fire on January 27 and neighbouring businesses Curry Planet and

Ruk Thai will also need to be completely re-built.

Sanjay says before the fires, the family had a well-planned future. Sanjay - and Art Mahem from Ruk Thai - are both trying to find new jobs to keep them going.

S tor y continues on p ag e 5 . Photo: John Borren.

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The art of isolation I’ve been told to self-isolate a lot over the years, in a variety of different ways.

Often I’ve done something to deserve this. Sometimes I’ve just been misunderstood. Rarely has this been related to a medical condition.

Until now.

These days it’s perfectly OK to tell anyone and everyone to ‘self-isolate.

I’m quite pleased with this sudden surge in the popularity of self-isolation. I’m a bit of an early adopter in this context. It has previously been known as ‘working from home’.

You don’t actually need a deadly Coronavirus to be a self-isolator but there are a few basic rules to follow.

And number one is that you need to make it very clear you are self-isolating so nobody disturbs you.

You can make this easier by ensuring the area you are self-isolating in is the least desirable place in the house.

For example, I convinced the Mrs that we needed a big 4k TV. She wasn’t that keen – screen size is irrelevant she says.

Just move closer, etc, etc.

I fixed my new TV at one end of the lounge on a big swivelling mount. You can blob out in your favourite seat. Big speakers. It’s perfect for watching sport.

But do you think I can self-isolate in the lounge? No, no, no – it’s too popular of a place now. I can feel the furrowed brows brushing the side of my face before the fast bowler has even reached the top of his run-up.

So I head to the spare room and watch rugby or cricket or whatever on the old TV. I just sit a bit closer.

Anyway, I heeded the advice of the medical professionals on Monday. The reason for this is that I walked through a diseased cloud on Saturday, created by

a slightly exotic looking gentlemen who could have been from Iran or Italy.

He coughed as I walked past him on the footpath.

I immediately held my breath, but I just knew the spores had already entered my body. I awoke on Monday with a tightness in the chest, a dry throat and an overwhelming sense of doom.

This is fairly normal for a Monday, but it could have been a virus so I tried ‘working remotely’, as per the memo’, once again using the spare room.

The distraction

Working from home is a very cool and modern concept but, as I have already mentioned, it does have a major drawback. In between firing off clever emails and fielding phone calls, you get side tracked by your domestic life.

In my case it was Thomas - the muchloved fifth member of our family. At 16-years-old, he is the youngest but, because he’s a cat, he is also the oldest.

And he has developed a suspicious lump on his lip.

So off to the vet he went, courtesy of my eldest child, who got the lovely little bundle of kitteny joy for her fifth birthday.

He’s not a lovely kitten anymore.

He’s more like a retired lawyer – he has an opinion about everything and protests loudly when it affects his

personal comforts.

It wasn’t long before my self-isolation was interrupted by a Messenger alert (young people are so cheap they don’t even text anymore).

‘Do we have a limit cost wise?’ my daughter asks.

‘FFS’ I blurted to myself. ‘Of course we have a limit, I’m not bloody Rupert Murdoch’.

So I phoned her back. “Hi sweetie, what’s happening?”

The money or the cat

It turns out Thomas was not agreeing to an examination so they had to sedate him. Sedating him was dangerous and costly and vets don’t like to tell you how much something is going to cost in case they want to charge more.

So, without trying to sound financially motivated and uncaring I said: ‘Well it does need to be done, but tell them to let me know if it’s going to be more than $500’.

This is a masterstroke of diplomacy – I hadn’t put a price on the beloved family pet but had protected myself from insolvency.

But now I really did have to work out how much Thomas was worth, in case he needed surgery.

After a lot of thinking, I arrived at the sum of $1200. This is slightly more than what three year’s of Sky Sport would cost me and I reckon the cat’s got maybe three good years left in him. Therefore, this proves the cat means more to me than sport. Genius.

I only shared these thoughts with the Mrs who just snorted and called me a ‘cat daddy’. By then Thomas was back, he decided to allow an examination and checked out OK, so it was only $80.

I’m fine too by the way but the gloss has kind of gone off the whole selfisolating thing. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Burmese Mountain dog Boris, from Hobart, cost his owners $13,000 in vet bills last year after eating a chicken skewer and puncturing his heart and lungs.

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Mayor defends rates decision Ouch! A rates rise of 12.6 per cent is on the horizon.

Photo: Daniel Hines.

Mayo r d ef en d s rates d ecisio n The Mayor of Tauranga Tenby Powell is backing a substantial rates rise to cover for a “past abject lack of courage”.

He says it is time to stop being “rubbery-lipped about growth” and drop the “I don’t want my sleeping little village to change” tantrum.

The message came during a sometimes heated Tauranga City Council Policy Committee annual plan meeting where councillors arrived at a 12.6 per cent draft rates rise in support of $244 million of capital expenditure.

If the rise is adopted in the annual plan after public consultation, it could mean a median 8 per cent increase or an extra four dollars a week for each residential householder.

The committee voted 6-5 in favour of the plan.

“Much of what needed to be paid for is historical,” says Tenby, pointing at past city administrations.

The plan was reached after three hours discussing the pressure the city s finances were under from the need to make massive infrastructure investments without breaching the debt to revenue ratio. The committee has also signalled the need to work with regional and central government on solutions to funding and financing challenges.

Businesses will be consulted about paying a higher proportion, because of the need for investment in transportation and other economic growth projects.

Mayor Tenby says a long-term solution was collectively being sought with regional and national

partners, but strong leadership and bold decisionmaking was required now.

“It’s time for us to grow up – this is our chance to stand up on behalf of current and future residents.

“People want to live here and to bring their businesses here, and come here they will. Tauranga is a magnet city – not a walled medieval town.”

The vote came after the meeting heard Tauranga faced serious challenges if the average residential rates increase was restricted to the 3.9 per cent that councillors had previously asked staff to budget for. The council executive instead recommended a budget with an average rates rise of between 12.6 per cent and 17.6 per cent.

Their report says increasing capital project costs and budgets, weather tightness claims and the deferral of elder housing property sales had affected the council’s ability to budget.

Tauranga faced difficulties funding infrastructure to support population and industrial growth.

The council executive recommended prioritising projects like the Waiari water treatment plant, Te Maunga waste water treatment plant, Harington St carpark, rubbish collection and road renewals.

It said the adage that “growth pays for growth” was no longer true, partly because of long pay-back periods. This was backed by an Infrastructure New Zealand report that, nationally, it cost $50,000 to pay for the pipes and roads for every new house.

The meeting heard the lack of housing and infrastructure was already holding back growth.

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Prized possession A BOP business owner’s week has been “absolutely ruined” after his vehicle was stolen and left severely damaged in a police pursuit.

George parked his vehicle in the MB Rust Proofing & Engineering car park in Rotorua on Tuesday.

He stepped into his office for less than 30 seconds, walked back towards the car only to find it driving away from him.

Police spotted the stolen vehicle in Rotorua on Tuesday morning and signalled for it to stop. t failed to do so and police pursued the fleeing vehicle towards SH36, before deploying spikes near Managatoi Road.

The vehicle came to a halt and one person was arrested.

Greerton Lotto win Greerton Village must be one of the luckiest places to shop in the country, with their little Lotto shop again putting them on the map.

Greerton Lotto sold a Lotto First ivision ticket in last Saturday night’s draw, resulting in $111,111 win for one of their customers.

But the winning didn’t stop there.

Following Saturday night’s draw, two more Lotto players who bought their tickets from Greerton Lotto will be enjoying a boost to their bank account after each winning $26,117 with Lotto Second ivision.

Fatal crash One person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 26 in Hauraki.

The crash involving a car and a pedestrian was reported around 11.40pm on Tuesday, says a police spokesperson.

The crash was on SH26, between State Highway 26 and Paeroa-Tahuna Road.

“The serious crash unit attended the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.”

Dry north As New Zealand enters autumn, Metservice can now confirm that this has been the driest summer on record for parts of the upper North Island.

The Meteorological summer runs from ecember 1 to February 29.

Summer in the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel was also extremely dry.

Whitianga recorded its driest summer on record, with 73mm of rain. Tauranga Airport observed it s second driest, with 88mm in the rain gauge.

Tauranga observations date back to 1898, so this is a particularly significant ranking.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Poor Excuse’ posted by Yadick on the story ‘Maori women more likely to be killed by partner’.

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Would they beat the snot out of their partner if the police were standing there - NO, why, because they know it’s wrong.

It’s not just men either, though not as commonly reported by whatever means, females beat men too.”

A simple, clean sho t Nock, draw, loose – Shefaa Swailiam, 13, on the Archery Tauranga range at Graham Park. Photo: John Borren.

Archery is one of the oldest arts still practised today – probably dating back to the Stone Age – around 20,000BC. Ancient Egyptians popularised it by using bows and arrows for hunting and warfare.

The noble and elegant art continues today, at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and locally in a tranquil wooded glade called Graham Park just off the 11th Avenue slip road where the Tauranga Archers club competes alongside four lanes of 80 km h traffic on Takitimu rive.

Next weekend – March 14 and 15 – the archer’s glade is host to the North Island Youth Archery Championships – about 40 of the North Island’s best young archers, aged between 10 and 18, will compete.

“It’s quite a prestigious competition,” says the archer’s secretary, Judy Hunt.

“One of the biggest in New Zealand.”

And it’s likely to produce the next crop of

New Zealand representative archers for the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

Interestingly though, no local archers will be competing.

“We don’t have any juniors that are quite ready for that.”

They invest a lot of time and effort into promoting archery amongst children and offer eight free introductory visits, equipment and coaching to get them started.

Club member Joseph Gordon says the club is also encouraging the involvement of schools.

And he’s a very enthusiastic advocate for archery.

“It demands focus and concentration.

“It empowers you to let go everything else that is impacting you, your everyday situation, to make a simple, clean shot.”

Joseph says there’s one club archer competing well at a national level.

“He does it because of the completely calming effect on him, away from the stresses of his work.”

And there are others, like Joseph, who are archers “simply because it is a beautiful sport”.

And a sport for all. The youngest of the 60 member Tauranga Archers at Graham Park is just seven, the oldest 80.

Archers have to be passionate enthusiasts because there’s no ‘pro’ circuit, there’s no money. And they dedicate a lot of time and effort to a sport that doesn’t quite have the hoopla, the whooping and crowd appeal of many other sports.

“Just an intense quiet and calm preparing for that simple clean shot. And it’s very important to have a sporting outlet that doesn’t rely on team, a lot of shouting or aggression.”

Archers, he says, are nice people.

The public is welcome along to the North Island Youth Archery Championships at Graham Park on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. The club will have members on hand to answer questions.

For more club information, email: tga.archers@gmail.com

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Friday 6 March 2020

Rising from the ashes

Paul and Somjit Mahem have owned Ruk Thai for the past eight years. Their son Art Mahem says life hasn’t been easy since the fires gutted their restaurant. Photo: John Borren.

The Greerton community is rallying around devastated business owners after two fires gutted their restaurants on Chadwick Road on December 31 and January 27.

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Curry Planet owner Sanjay Dogra and his wife Sonia took over from the previous restaurant owners in May last year.

“We were operating a good family business, we had lots of our regular customers that were happy with our food and our service.”

Sanjay has been searching for a job since the fire but hasn’t had much luck. He does have income insurance.

“Since the fire, I am trying to find a job but I can’t.

“I don’t know what to do - I can’t just stay home.”

Paul and Somjit Mahem had been serving up Thai cuisine from their Greerton restaurant for the past eight years and they don’t have income insurance.

Their 31-year-old son Art Mahem says the fire has taken a huge financial and emotional toll on the family.

“Every single food item in the chiller was covered in smoke. It was nearly $5000 worth of supply, and we had to throw it all in the bin.

“The smoke damage covers everything – it gets in every glass, plate and bowl. We have spent the last few weeks taking everything out of the building and cleaning it to see if it can still be used.”

Art says the fire has hit his parents the hardest, as they were planning to retire within the next ten years.

“We had eight years without any problem and now everything is just gone.”

Paying bills, relocating the restaurant and finding a new job are all Art is trying to juggle.

“Everything is just so hard at the moment – I don’t know where to start.”

Building landlord Del Roberts says the fire-damaged restaurants will need to be rebuilt from the ground up.

This could take 6-8 months to even get started, but he says there’s a high chance it could be even longer.

“Unfortunately these wonderful people have lost their livelihood – I feel awful about that,” he says.

“They will have to relocate.”

Sanjay and Art are searching for locations in the Greerton community to reopen their restaurants.

But both men are feeling the pressure, saying right now it seems near impossible to find a suitable premises.

Greerton businesses Crockford Real Estate and Greerton Lotto Shop have started a Givealittle page to help out.

“Greerton Village is at a loss without these authentic and popular restaurants. Any donations no matter how big or small will be a huge blessing,” the page states.

Sanjay says he couldn’t be more appreciative of the outpouring of support.

“People are nice over here. Thanks so much to the great people in Greerton and Tauranga.”

To donate, visit: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/pleasesupport-these-greerton-family-businesses Emma Houpt

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Ka-ching! That will be $40 please. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

I n f rin g e at yo u r o wn peril Whether we are just lazy, forgetful, plain careless or have a disregard for the law, parking infringement notices are costing Tauranga motorists a poultice.

who didn’t see the signs, or were unaware of the restrictions,” says Sam. Then there are the risk takers. The Weekend Sun spoke to a few commuters who knew parking spots where they calculated it’s worth the risk of parking illegally – the attitude being some days you lose, most days you win.

But as Sam says – “we don’t recommend not paying for your parking”.

And there are streets and roads where meter cheats are unlikely ever to win. They are Tauranga’s most notorious thoroughfares for infringement notices.

Not surprisingly, number one is Cameron Road, followed by Grey Street, Elizabeth Street, Devonport Road, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Durham Street, Strand waterfront carpark and Willow Street.

“These areas are proactively patrolled because that’s where we have paid parking restrictions.”

And those restrictions may be responsible for creating new behaviour.

As the city continues to grow, we are finding commuters are parking further and further from the CBD to get free parking and then walking into work.”

The bill of charges for errant parkers is set by central government, not the council. A basic overstay of an allotted parking time will cost $12, increasing in increments to $57 for an overstay of 6 hours or more, $40 for no valid parking ticket, $60 for parking on a broken yellow line, $150 for parking in a mobility space without a permit and $200 for no current rego or WOF.

Exactly 52,275 stationary vehicle infringement notices – read parking tickets – have been issued in Tauranga in the past three years. And they have produced revenue of $3,503,966 for the Tauranga City Council - $26.64 for every man, woman and child in the city. Parking tickets are good business.

But motorists may be getting wary, or responsible.

In the 2017-18 year, 21,282 tickets were dished out, then slightly fewer, 20,148, the following year.

And so far this financial year 10,845 tickets have been written.

Council revenue from those 52,275 tickets has gone from $1,572,751 in 2017-18, to $1,261,045 last financial year and to $670,170 so far this financial year.

Sam Fellows, the Tauranga City Council’s environmental regulation manager, says the value of the tickets issued doesn’t necessarily equate to the value of the tickets paid because tickets are often disputed, or weren’t paid.

The top three offences over the past three years have been failing to pay for parking, overstaying a time restriction and using an unlicensed vehicle (no rego).

And there are some standard excuses put up by motorists.

“People not understanding the rules, people

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Making a difference olunteer firefi hter Emmamay Sanford and volunteer li e uard icole Harris. Photo: John Borren.

The women saving lives

olunteers Emmamay Sanford (fire fighter) and Nicole Harris (lifeguard), are going above and beyond, proving themselves and saving lives while doing so.

Emmamay says the challenge she enjoys as a female firefighter is that she has to prove herself. ou all get trained the same and yes m smaller in body size but then you also have more positives. ou can talk to people, kids and stuff like that. ou definitely notice the guys stand back and say: hey you deal with it .

Emmamay has been a volunteer firefighter for the past six and a half years and is stationed at the Papamoa Station. Being a volunteer means she responds to calls whenever she can and attends training every week.

Being able to give something back to the community is why she responds to every call she can.

Also working alongside the guys, they re a big second family, massive support and even their families as well. also work with children, so just seeing the tamariki interested in seeing it as a positive thing rather than a scary thing.

Nicole is a volunteer lifeguard at Mount

Maunganui. As a volunteer, she patrols the beach from Labour Weekend through to April. She has been doing it for three years and gets to do it alongside her son.

Nicole enjoys being a lifeguard. ust the fact that you really have the potential to make a difference, like just one person s life can be totally changed for the better and all their family, it s just amazing. get tingles even saying that.

Nicole says she doesn t uite know why she volunteers. feel like it s just something that feel should do, but enjoy it. New ealand is a country of volunteers, m from California originally, did not volunteer as much as do here, but think once you start volunteering and you realise how important it is to volunteer, you don t want to stop. t s important to show the younger kids, men, women, whoever, that it s just so important to give back to your community.

Throughout both organisations, there are opportunities where you can move up the ranks to be paid and can explore other career paths within the organisations. Nicole has some paid roles within Surf Life Saving and Emmamay is currently waiting to hear back if she has been accepted as a senior Caitlin Houghton firefighter.

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And they say it’s damaging their ability to make a ‘fair and honest living’.

An Uber driver told The Weekend Sun that about 20 Uber drivers had been making a reasonable income. “Suddenly there’s another 60 cabs out there competing for the same business, our business.”

The driver didn t want to be identified because he feared for his business.

He says it’s tit-for-tat. “Because when Uber arrived in Tauranga two years ago, it’s understood to have caused a huge drain on revenue for the traditional taxi fleet. Now it s understood the taxis are fighting back by hooking a share of the Uber market – picking up regular fares and then double dipping off the Uber app.

They have the backing of the New ealand Taxi Federation which represents the taxi industry.

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After all, isn t that how ber came to New ealand – by taking work that was traditionally being done by taxis, and doing it outside the law initially,” One person told The Weekend Sun she ordered an Uber cab to leave a wedding function at the Omanu Surf Club on a Saturday night and two white taxis with blue roof lights turned up.

“I was surprised because Ubers are private cars. It was really unexpected.” The taxis insisted they were Uber ride shares but there was no further explanation of the hire arrangement or fare structure.

“It’s certainly happening,” says our Uber informant.

“I picked up a ride this morning and his last three Uber rides had all been Blue Bubble drivers.”

He was told the Blue Bubble drivers had decided to start picking up Uber fares to pull back some of their lost income.

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Bubble Uber arriving “Now we are hurting.”

For example, the Uber driver would expect to make two or three hundred dollars for a ten hour stint on a busy summer weekend. n fact made $100 and then had to fill the tank. It wasn’t worth me going out.”

There are no laws or rules preventing taxi drivers from participating in the ride share market.

The NZ Taxi Federation says all operators will try to increase their market share.

“That’s how business works. The market is competitive and all players are entitled to compete on a level playing field as long as they comply with the law.”

But Uber drivers say they don’t believe it works for the client.

“Our point of difference is Uber drivers and their customers have a relationship built on trust, safety and economy. By the time the driver arrives, the Uber app has forwarded a photo of the driver, their full name, vehicle registration and type of car.”

Ride share drivers are also rated out of five stars every trip.

“For example I have done 2000 trips in eight months for a star rating of 4.97. So by the time I arrive the client knows that I am to be trusted.

“And they are paying much less for the ride. What’s not to like? Passengers love it.”

While not commenting specifically on the Tauranga situation, the Taxi Federation says some taxi companies allow their drivers to register for ride share services such as Uber and Ola and take work offered by ride share companies. Others don’t.

“It is an unregulated market and all operators are entitled to compete for the same work. I’m not sure how you see that as double-dipping - the market is highly competitive and consumers have choices.”

But the Uber driver says the choice passengers have is either taxi, Uber or Ola. The law states the basis for charging must be made clear to passengers at the start of a journey.

So if the passenger has been told the fare will be a specific amount that s all that can be charged.

The Weekend Sun has asked the management of Blue Bubble Taxis in Tauranga for comment but the company has chosen not to respond.

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New police teams kept busy The new Armed Response Teams have been called out at 50 times the rate that Armed Offenders S uads were last year.

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Gang s PR offensive A chapter of the Mongrel Mob is defending its decision to film members of the public at a recent meeting in Tauranga.

The Gangs and Crime in Tauranga public meeting at the Tauranga acht and Powerboat club on Thursday night, was hosted by MP and leader of the opposition Simon Bridges. t was in response to concerns over growing gang tensions in the area and attended by about 200 people.

Mongrel Mob Kingdom Chapter public relations advisor Louise Hutchinson and several other people were seen filming at the meeting and were challenged by Simon Bridges and fellow MP Mark Mitchell.

The Weekend Sun later asked Louise if she thought the re uest to cease recording was a fair one.

No, it was advertised as a public meeting, Louise says. ou know, we re there trying to engage, trying to have our voice that s why attended, because our people can t get to those forums.

She had been live streaming the footage on her personal Facebook page.

We want them our people to realise and to be politically astute to understand how these politicians go about things.

To be shut down like that just shows their attitudes and how things can be twisted and misinterpreted in an unfair way. ou know, understand the community s concern and their feelings, and this is about us, we re the missing voice in this, in that we can bring peace and we can bring calm.

At the meeting, Simon Bridges asked Louise why the Mongrel Mob Kingdom chapter was growing exponentially .

Why is it that the methamphetamine numbers in Hamilton and the Waikato are going through the roof and continue to rise and rise Why is it that your leader won t give back the illegal guns he has in the hundreds Why is it that Police intelligence makes uite clear that there s still a whole lot of illegality and drugs and violence going on as a result of the chapter that you re here representing today Louise said the comments about the chapter leader were untrue and misleading and outright defaming .

Louise told The Weekend Sun that being told she could not film made her uestion what the meeting was all about.

Was it really about the community or was it really just a politicking exercise Mark Mitchell pointed out it was important that the public could freely contribute their thoughts on the gang and crime issues without feeling intimidated about doing so. uring uestion time following Simon Bridges

Mongrel Mob Kingdom Chapter public relations advisor Louise Hutchinson addresses the crowd at the gangs and crime public meeting in Tauranga.

speech Louise was given the opportunity to address the meeting.

After an at-times heated exchange and faced with several hecklers in the crowd, Louise re-joined a small group at the back of the room and obliged with the re uest to stop filming for the remainder of the gathering.

T N aired its own footage of the meeting on the Breakfast show the following morning in which audience members could also clearly be Robyn Hayes identified.

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The lif e o f a pro wrestler Maniacs United wrestler Riley Houghton. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Riley Houghton describes his sport of prowrestling as “violent ballet”.

Riley has had a love of wrestling since a young age, from the moment he first started watching it.

As he grew older, he realised it was a career he wanted to pursue.

“Obviously I live in Tauranga and there’s no real professional wrestling training school here, so I looked it up online and found out there was a few in Auckland.”

So he went up there and ended up meeting Stacey Stewart and the crew from Maniacs United.

“They seemed like a great bunch of people and from the first day of training, just fit right in and it was just awesome.

Riley has been part of Maniacs United - pro wrestling training school and live event provider - for three years. t started as an all-female outfit but they struggled for numbers so it was later open to everyone.

Stacey says they can be quite intense when they are training because they like to better themselves but they also like to relax and go out as a team to dinner or a good show.

Everybody s just having a laugh and getting along so well, everyone s just like a family essentially.

He says it is all about sending the crowd home happy.

“They paid good money to sit there and watch all the guys and girls put on a good show and do what

they do best.”

Riley says it s hard to single out just one thing that he loves about wrestling.

“Just the feeling of doing what you love and doing what you know you can do well and performing in front of a lot of people. You get to meet the kids sometimes and they re just like: Oh my God, you re so cool’. You’re like a hero in their eyes and it’s such a great feeling.”

Stacey has been wrestling for the past 20 years. She says that’s longer than any male or female in the whole country – an achievement she is quite proud of.

She says Tauranga has better crowds than any other live show event they put on.

“They are loud and they are energetic and the vibe is just something. t s definitely my favourite show.

Maniacs United is coming back to Tauranga on Saturday, March 28, at the Greerton Community Hall. Stacey says fans will be able to experience three matches before intermission with a further three matches after that.

Fans will also have the opportunity to meet the wrestlers and take photos before, during intermission and after the match.

Local Tauranga wrestlers will also have matches, with Stacey saying it’s cool to see the support for the hometown heroes.

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Double murder accused appears in court Name suppression for the man accused of murdering two people in Omanawa has been lifted.

Samuel Fane, 25, appeared in Tauranga High Court on Wednesday.

He is accused of fatally shooting Paul Lasslett, 43 and Nick Littlewood, 32.

Police were called to an Ormsby Lane address on February 11 following reports of shots being fired.

There, they found the two men dead.

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The 25-year–old is charged with two counts of murder with a firearm, and appeared via an audio visual link from prison.

Justice Graham Lang suppressed the summary of facts because there were matters that were in dispute.

The defendant has been remanded in custody until his next appearance on May 6, 2020. A trial call over date has been set for July 1, 2021.

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With many beaches and bays, also comes erosion. Tauranga City Council manager of spaces and places Mark Smith says erosion is happening at a slow rate within the harbour.

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biggest beaches - Papamoa Beach and Marine Parade Beaches - is currently neutral, or slightly in accretion.

“In general terms, this happens when during the winter storms erode sand and during the summer the sand is deposited. This is why the work to restore the dunes right along our coastal reserve was really important because it helps to reduce the level of erosion that we experience in these areas and builds up protection from future storms,” says Mark.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council completes annual beach profiling in January and February at 53 points along the Bay of Plenty coastline from Opape in the east to Waihi Beach in the west.

Beach profiling involves using survey equipment to take crosssectional measurements of the beach; starting from a benchmark located behind the frontal dune and moving seawards towards the low tide mark and often beyond. Data collected is then used to determine if a beach is in a state of accretion (receding), stable or erosion.

Tauranga City Council monitors erosion at Pilot Bay. They’ve found the grassed area have grown slightly bigger and the beach area is slightly smaller over recent years.

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Relief for crayfish exporters The government is to provide further relief to the rock lobster industry following severe market disruptions caused by the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the Chinese market.

Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has agreed to allow some of this year’s uncaught rock lobster harvest to be carried forward to the next fishing year, which runs from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021.

“Today’s decision means the rock lobster industry has greater

certainty about business decisions. t can effectively defer up to 10 per cent of this year’s uncaught rock lobster entitlement till next year, says Stuart.

“The COVID-19 outbreak means the market for New Zealand rock lobster in China has temporarily collapsed. These are exceptional circumstances and require an urgent response.

“The government’s decision enables some financial relief for the industry.

Over recent years, the grass has gotten bigger and the sand area has gotten slightly smaller at Pilot Bay. Photo: Bruce Barnard. team leader, coastal land and air Shane Iremonger.

“Staff from the Environmental Data Service team at Regional Council undertakes the collection of measurement data for this programme and the quality control of the information gathered.

“Summer students are often used to help with this work.

“More recently the inclusion of laser and drone technology has provided more information such as digital terrain models and high resolution imagery. Both data sets will be valuable in monitoring this very dynamic area of the environment and provide useful information for ongoing coastal hazard analysis work, says Shane.

As overall beach maintenance,

sand is replenished by the Tauranga City Council along Pilot Bay and along the Matua Peninsula about once a year.

“Tauranga City Council groom and clean in front of Papamoa omain, Omanu Surf Club, Main Beach and Pilot Bay, says Mark.

“Coast Care has been responsible for the restoration of the sand dunes around Tauranga Moana for the last 25 years and as a result the seaward facing beaches are well developed and stable.

Shane says given the dynamic nature of this part of the environment and the frequency of monitoring, the changes from one survey to the next can be quite dramatic.

“The movement of sediment

is dependent on wind and wave action over time. Marked erosion and loss of parts of the dune system can occur – quite often if a coastal storm has just passed.

“Conversely accretion can be present whereby new dunes are forming.

Some beaches are more difficult to maintain than others. The amount of erosion that has already taken place along some beaches may make it difficult to maintain.

Members of the public are encouraged to join in with Coast Care Bay of Plenty with their community planting days. To get involved, head to the Coast Care section on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s website.

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Historic Village turns into New Orleans French Quarter The Historic Village at 17th Ave will turn into a New Orleans style jazz village at Easter.

The Tauranga Jazz Society has collaborated with the Historic Village and TECT to return this popular event to the National Jazz Festival programme.

“We are excited to be back in the village,” says Tauranga Jazz Society general manager Mandy Ryan.

“We love the unique atmosphere of the Village - it goes hand and glove with jazz music. We have a great selection of bands booked from trad jazz and dixie through to big bands and contemporary jazz. There will be some surprise performances from our Baycourt concert artists as tasters for their shows, plus we will be featuring some of the National Youth Jazz Competition bands.”

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Steamers first-five Kaleb Trask got his head in the wrong place trying to tackle barnstorming Manawatu centre Ngani Laumape at Tauranga Domain last October.

The result was a broken jaw and a lengthy rehab back to contact training eating meals through a straw.

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But despite the drama he went though it did not dent Kaleb s confidence or his chances of making the Chiefs squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

The former Rotorua Boys First and N nder20 rep was delighted to be selected by coach Warren Gatland as a first-five who can play fullback in the squad alongside former All Blacks Aaron Cruden and amian McKenzie.

Coach Gatland has shown faith in Kaleb by starting him in two of the four games played so far with early signs the step up to Super Rugby has been no problem.

“Obviously I would like to play as much as I can but I suppose this year is more about learning and putting those learnings into action so I am more prepared next year, says Kaleb.

There have been some obvious differences stepping up from Mitre 10 Cup level.

“The trainings have been more physical and it is a lot

higher intensity as well I guess.

The main thing is the amount of training you do to prepare for a game compared to a lower level is quite different.

The games are definitely faster and there are lots more big bodies running around the paddock.

“Everyone knows what they are doing at Super Rugby. It is that much harder to do things on attack because everyone is good at defending.”

Training every day with players of the calibre of Cruden and McKenzie has been a positive benefit for Kaleb.

“It is really good. Cruds is always there to help lend a hand and if you ever need help with something he will help you out. The same goes for Damo. They are both really clever and give you a good insight into what you should do in certain situations. Yes, it is really good to learn off those two.”

Coach Gatland is renowned for expecting high standards from his players on and off the field. The no-nonsense former hooker who played 140 games for Waikato has made a positive impression on Kaleb.

“Yeah Gats is really supportive and good to talk to even with stuff that is not to do with rugby. He is a real family man and that s really cool about him.

“Yeah he is just a real nice dude.”

The Chiefs have won three and lost one of their opening four games. They are in action this Friday against the Waratahs in Wollongong. Kick-off 9.15pm.

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A love fest’ for local events

The One Love Festival, along with other events held in Tauranga, have been nominated for an NZEA award.

Tauranga is proving it’s the place to have a hard work that goes on behind the scenes in putting the world’s second-largest Reggae festival. gathering with three events held in Tauranga together “Putting festivals like this together can be hard last year nominated for New Zealand Events work and high stress so it’s nice to reflect on the great experiences we create for people to enjoy.”

Association Awards.

Last year’s Anchor AIMS Games, which drew more Anchor AIMS Games, the Tauranga Armistice than 11,000 entries and injected nearly $6.5 million Centenary Commemorations and the One Love into regional coffers, has been picked as a finalist in Festival have all been announced as finalists, with both the best sports event and best regional or national winners set to be announced at the NZEA Awards event categories.

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“I’m so proud the incredible work by so many NZEA general manager Segolene de Fontenay says amazing people has been recognised,” says tournament the awards are a celebration of success in an industry which makes substantial contributions to the economy director Vicki Semple.

“But we’re not about to rest on our laurels and we’re and to the happiness of everyday Kiwis. already determined that this year’s tournament will be “The list is a sample of the vast array of events taken up another notch entirely.” thriving in New Zealand, with everything from the Tauranga City Council general manager for Eminem concert to the Auckland Lantern Festival, Femmepire, Wheels at Wanaka and TEDx making it to community services, Gareth Wallis says they are proud to be recognised as a finalist in the Best the last round.”

Local Government Event category for the Armistice Pato Entertainment is behind the One Love Festival Centenary Commemorations event. which is nominated for Best Music or Entertainment He says being recognised as finalists strengthens Event 2019.

Promoter Pato Alvarez says it is recognition for all the Tauranga’s reputation as a premier events destination.

Progress on reducing poverty When I visit schools here in Tauranga I see so many children full of energy because each of them has the essentials they need to thrive – enough to eat, warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a place to call home.

But sadly this isn’t true for every child. Child poverty in New Zealand is completely unacceptable. I know we won’t eliminate it overnight, but this Government has laid the solid foundations for change and we are starting to turn things around.

Last week Statistics NZ released the latest figures on child poverty in New Zealand which showed that during the past year we have lifted 18,400

children out of poverty and in that time seven out of nine child poverty measures have shown improvement.

In future years we’re likely to see more improvement because since this Government came into office we’ve introduced the Families Package, we’re steadily lifting the minimum wage and we will index main benefits to wage growth.

The Families Package alone is forecast to lift up to 74,000 children out of poverty over the next few years.

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Be g g in g ban sen t packin g Tauranga’s controversial begging ban, which only came into force in April last year, has been revoked.

Councillors voted six-four in favour of ditching the bylaw at a meeting last week.

The bylaw prevents people from begging and rough sleeping within five metres of public entrances to retail or hospitality premises in the Tauranga City, Mount Maunganui and Greerton CBDs. Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says the bylaw would not have withstood a legal challenge, and he is working to solve the problem “strategically and sustainably”.

He says the previous council spent more than $100,000 on legal advice on the begging bylaw before they imposed it.

“All that advice was not to impose the bylaw because if challenged legally under the Bill of Rights, it will not pass the test.”

He says the estimated cost of defending that legal challenge would be around $200,000.

“I am not prepared to expose the ratepayers to $200,000 of costs on a case that we had been told by everyone that we will not win.”

Tenby and Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Weber are working collaboratively to launch a “conjoint taskforce”, addressing homelessness and poverty in the WBOP. “Out of that, we will drop some very practical initiatives to manage all the issues that we are concerned about in this city.”

The taskforce will see ‘ambassadors’ out on the streets of Tauranga.

“It’s all around making sure that we have staff with the social and interpersonal skills to calm things down if they get to a point where it becomes worrying for retailers and shoppers.”

He reiterates that any anti-social and criminal behaviour will be dealt with by the police.

Changes to the bylaw will take effect on March 6.

Last year, councillor Heidi Hughes told SunLive the ban sends a very unbalanced message to the most vulnerable people to say that they are not welcome.

Mayor Powell and councillors Jako Abrie, Heidi Hughes, Steve Morris, Tina Salisbury and John Robson voted to revoke the ban.

Councillors Larry Baldock, Kelvin Clout, Andrew Hollis and Dawn Kiddie voted against revoking the ban.

Help us find him It has been more than 40 days since Tauranga man Julian Varley went missing.

His sister Nayah Mitchell says the family is going through “torture” not knowing his whereabouts and urges anyone with information to speak up.

Our main focus is to find him and bring him home no matter the circumstances.”

Julian has two children and one on the

way. He was first reported missing to police in late January.

“This is so heart breaking for our family not knowing where, why, anything - we just need him home.”

Police say they are still making enquiries and cannot provide an update.

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The council has revoked an earlier bylaw that banned rough sleeping and begging from shop fronts. Photo: Daniel Hines

The begging and homeless bylaw had to go It was an ill-conceived plan that over promised but failed to deliver.

Council’s two-year folly trying to end rough sleeping and begging through an illegal bylaw finally ended last week.

It cost nearly $100,000 and hundreds of hours of staff time.

It started with genuine complaints about a begging gang that was intimidating and threatening residents in Greerton.

Some well-meaning councillors decided they would try and get Council to do the job of the police.

Rather than focusing on threatening and intimidating

behaviour, the bylaw turned all beggars and those desperate enough to sleep on the street into offenders.

The proponents of the bylaw were warned repeatedly that it would attract legal challenge and be struck down by the court, but they pressed on.

That legal challenge came, but it ultimately took an election and a new council to end it. nstead of pushing our five local MPs to give Police the resources they need to fight intimidation and threatening behaviour, the last two

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Councillors raised false expectations that Council would step in and deal with these issues.

Our hardworking bylaws officers were turned into toothless ‘council cops;’ lacking legal powers and expected to deal with people who have mental health and addiction issues without the training the police have.

When the situation improved in Greerton, some thought it the result of the bylaw rather than the extra resourcing that went into housing the homeless.

The distraction is finally over, now it’s time for our local MPs to step up and resource our hardworking Police.

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Takin g his ro o kie win at B aypark It may be his rookie season in the pro class for the Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship, but Tokoroa driver Taylor James is showing he can foot it with the best.

Taylor James smoking up the concrete at Baypark.

Photo: Caitlin Houghton.

Taylor took to the concrete at Baypark on Friday and Saturday last week competing at The NZ Vapor Summer Slam featuring the Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship Round 3, alongside 21 other drivers in the same class.

He had a challenging couple of days competing – hitting a wall during one of the practise sessions, but ended up standing on top of the podium at the end of Saturday night.

Speaking to Taylor in the pits after his big win, a lot was going through his mind.

“At the start of the round, if we could qualify and maybe win a battle we’d be over the moon, then to come out on top, it’s a massive buzz.”

He says after hitting the On the podium: Taylor James in first place, Liam Burke wall, he knew he would second and Darren Kelly third. Photo: Caitlin Houghton. get back out on the track Last year, while still in the Probut didn’t know what the Sport Class, he got second in the car would be like. championship.

“It’s still not 100 per cent. It’s real sloppy, hard “We thought: ‘should we make the steering but managed to work.” step up?’, but we weren’t too sure.

“But glad we have now. This shows that we belong in the Pro Class.

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“The drivers that are in this class have been doing it for years and those are the people I idolised only a year ago, so to be up with them now it’s a big ailored or ature ra ellers, with o er years o ex erien e so e o the achievement for me.” est i oni tours around New ealand o ally owned o erated, ex ert What got him into drifting was that he tour tea , tra el with li e inded eo le used to be a ‘bit of a hoon’.

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now coming off the win, Taylor has overtaken Cole for the lead.

Taylor says it would be huge to be able to win the class outright, especially in his rookie season.

“Everyone’s goal in New Zealand is to maybe get overseas and do some drifting, but I guess winning a pro season, it might mean that’s more possible, but we’ll see where we come out. We’ll charge hard and see what happens.”

Managing director for D1NZ, Brendon White, says the drifting at Baypark showcased some of the best drifting to date with 10 hours broadcasted live nationally and internationally.

He says highlights for him is always seeing new faces come up the ranks, but also the passion and enjoyment the volunteers get out of putting on a fantastic event that requires a lot work.

“Also getting the fans to see the closest proximity of drifting in the southern hemisphere – the atmosphere at Trustpower Baypark never disappoints.”

Brendon says it was fantastic to see Taylor get his first win in the pro class.

Taylor s first year in Pro has come with a lot of respect from his older more seasoned peers and it’s refreshing to see new faces step up onto the podium.

“It showcases that a small privateer team for Tokoroa can follow their dreams, that the perception of having a multi figure sponsors isn t needed to get in the ring and box with the big boys.

“Taylor’s results in the weekend shows that anyone can achieve their goals if they stick with it.”

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Taking action at Sustainable Day Out

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Sustainable Day Out will be taking place on March 14 in Te Puke. opportunities to learn how to live The event, which is being Sustainable Day Out is part more sustainably and look after our held in Te Puke on March 14, of the month-long calendar natural environment.” will have stalls from different of events that make up Feedback already received about organisations, workshops on topics this event shows people are looking like making your own beeswax Sustainable Backyards. forward to it. wraps and conservation for kids, Project manager for Envirohub, “There aren’t often festivals presentations about climate change Liesel Carnie says the Sustainable dedicated solely to the and conservation, storytelling, Day Out is for the whole region environment and people are sustainable products to buy, and they want to celebrate seeking out opportunities to walk performances, music, food to everything that is happening and lighter on the planet so this is a eat, electric vehicles and you can showcase it to the community. one-stop-shop for them. learn about community initiatives “In 2018, we had a similar expo “Why wouldn’t you want to happening near them. held in Katikati and wanted to come along to this event?

Liesel says they hope everyone share the event around so more of “It will be a day of so much leaves with at least one new skill, the Western Bay of Plenty could fun, activities, opportunities, have learnt one new thing or have be involved. The Western Bay of information and food which all made a connection within their Plenty District Council is also our will have a positive impact on our community for their environment. primary funder for this event for planet, now and in the future.”

“In 2018, we ran a similar event which we are very grateful.

The Sustainable Day Out is being called the Katikati Environmental “It is a place for the community held at the Te Puke Memorial Hall Expo which was great fun. For the to get involved, learn, be inspired Sustainable Day Out we expect this on March 14 from 9am to 1pm. and connect with the amazing to be bigger with more interactive Entry is free for anyone wanting groups, organisations and and engaging displays and more to head along. individuals,” says Liesel.

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Putting forward ideas to crack down on gangs I recently held a public meeting on gangs with National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell.

Given the LA style gang warfare we’ve seen in Tauranga recently, it was important for the community to come together in response to the increasing

number of gang related incidents.

I outlined what a National Government would do to crack down on gangs. We’ve put forward a number of proposals, like banning gang patches in public places

and a taskforce similar to Strike Force Raptor in New South Wales, aimed at harassing and disrupting gangs every day.

A Mongrel Mob PR person also attended arguing that the Mob isn’t a violent group.

If that’s the case, then why is it that the methamphetamine numbers are rising through the roof?

If the Mob aren’t violent, then why won’t they hand in their illegal weapons?

Why are we seeing gang membership continue to climb?

The Government needs to be supporting our communities.

Police Minister Stuart Nash is satisfied with the response so far, but if anything the violence is only escalating.

National doesn’t want to see the presence of gangs continue to spread like a cancer.

We will be releasing a gang action plan this year with more policies focused on getting rid of gangs.

Unlike Labour, the Greens and New Zealand First, National will put the safety of our communities first. Gangs do nothing but peddle misery and intimidate New Zealanders, it’s time we put a stop to them.

$100,000 fund opens for community projects Does your organisation have a special recreational project that needs extra funding?

fund up to 50 per cent of the project’s capital cost and applications must be for facilities valued over $10,000.

The fund opens for applications every two years.

Examples of funding in the past are the extension of Western Bay of Plenty the Te Puna Community District Council invites Library, a fitness trail community organisations around the Te Puke School to bid for a slice of the rugby field, a depot for $100,000 Facilities in the the Katikati Red Cross Community Fund. emergency equipment, new Applications are open for turf for the Whakamarama the fund that is specifically School hard court, shade for recreational projects that shelters for the Waihi need an injection of capital.

Beach RSA Memorial, The Facilities in the and basketball and Community Fund was set volleyball facilities for Te up by Council in 2001 to Rereatukahia Marae in provide much needed capital Bowentown.

Pioneer Wetland Katikati. to community organisations If your organisation is struggling to get enough money to fund important planning to develop a recreational facility you may be recreation and leisure projects. eligible for funding from this fund.

Continued population growth across the District has Application forms and guidelines are available from increased the need for recreational facilities to meet the the Council’s Customer Services team on: changing nature of communities.

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Su n pro tectio n As we are still enjoying warmer days we get all enthused to get outside, into the garden, for a walk or have beach time.

What we then do is start applying sunscreen on hot sunny days.

We have three UV wavelengths, being UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is blocked by the ozone layer, so we don’t have to worry about this one.

UVA is what we call our aging ray as it is the same wavelength summer and winter penetrating our skin, whether the sun is shining or not.

UVB on the other hand is known as our burning ray.

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In summer, UVB rays are longer so penetrate our skin, these rays are shorter in winter.

A good sun protection should always include three main ingredients to give good protection and repair.

A broad spectrum chemical and physical block, with antioxidants for repair.

Hence, we talk about applying sunblock all year round. This is to avoid the damage caused by UVA predominantly. We have a chemical and physical block, to both help reflect and absorb the UV rays to help stop them penetrating our cells.

Antioxidants in a sun protection are great to help counteract the cellular change (free radicals) caused by exposure to the sun, and cell damage.

The SPF rating also needs to be considered, with a small increase in protection between a SPF15 (93 per cent) to a SPF50 (98 per cent) it is important to consider other factors when choosing and applying a sunscreen.

These being the sun’s intensity, the application, time, the environment and of course your skin type.

Hence regularly applying a good sunscreen is just so important all year round!

Taking responsibility for ourselves “The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs,” - Jo an Did io n .

Each of us has a responsibility to set boundaries for ourselves ... without them others will treat us as if we have none as we put other’s expectations and opinions above our own values.

When we don’t accept other’s opinions of us as truth it reduces them to being ‘just their opinion’.

Everyone has opinions, though it’s not necessary to buy into them and make them our own.

There may be some partial truth in those opinions so we use our judgement to decide which

parts to act on and which parts to dismiss.

This approach is part of what taking ownership and responsibility for our actions and thoughts means and what leads to greater self-respect.

Are there areas of your life where you are being strongly influenced by others opinions how would you like to address these influences As William Shakespeare said: “to thine own self be true”.

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Steps to joint health part one Osteoarthritis can cause anything from mild discomfort to seriously restricting quality of life.

While medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs provide relief, nutritional therapy is more unpredictable yet very effective. I speak to people on a daily basis that have less pain and improved mobility.

Experimentation is important.

Some people find their arthritis is greatly influenced by diet while others less so. Some are affected by citrus or nightshade vegetables; others not so. I am not sure why but small joint arthritis, especially hand joints, seem to be more sensitive to citrus.

Eliminating these for a month then re-introduce is the only way to determine food sensitivities.

I start new clients on an antiinflammatory diet. The key considerations are to reduce inflammatory fats, reduce sugars and refined carbohydrates.

We increase anti-inflammatory oils and increase antioxidant dense plant foods. Over the next few columns we will explore the specific components of this type

of eating. Not only will it help joints but is excellent for general health.

With supplements my general approach is to start people on a programme that is most likely to get a positive response in six to eight weeks. I like to keep things simple and start with high doses of Omega 3 fish oil for its antiinflammatory function.

To this we to add 1500mg of high grade chondroitin sulphate, 1500mg of glucosamine sulphate and 400mg of a 95 per cent

bioavailable curcumin (turmeric) extract. Chondroitin at over 800mg daily is so effective that it is now available in Europe on prescription.

Most joint products have very little of the critical ingredient.

We will maintain these high initial doses usually for one to three months before reducing.

Most people start to notice the difference after six weeks. For more information give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz. You can read my all new newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health.

Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Auckland well prepared for coronavirus case The first case of COVID-19 is now confirmed in New Zealand in a person in their 60s recently returned from Iran.

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The case was confirmed around 4.15pm on Sunday afternoon.

Although this is the first case of COVID-19 in New Zealand, the chances of community outbreak remain low, The Ministry of Health says.

The Ministry of Health is confident the public risk from this new infection is being well managed because of the public messaging, awareness of COVID-19 disease and our public health response to managing cases and contacts.

"As the gateway to New Zealand, a case of the

coronavirus in Auckland was close to inevitable and health authorities are well prepared to handle it,” says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.

"The Ministry of Health advises that the patient is being treated in a negative pressure room to prevent the virus from spreading and people who were in immediate contact with the patient are also in isolation. The Ministry has said the risk of a community outbreak remains low, and a pandemic plan is in place to manage the situation,” he says.

"Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation in line with World Health Organisation guidance and I encourage Aucklanders to remain calm. The Ministry will advise if any public health measures become necessary.”

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Makin g the mo st o f yo u r co mmu n ity pharmacy

Community pharmacist Simon Hodgson.

Your locally-owned community pharmacy offers plenty of benefits to you and your family.

Pharmacists are often described as the health professional you can see most often. Community pharmacies are conveniently located and many offer extended hours making it easier for you to access health services.

Your community pharmacist is your medicines expert, providing professional advice and counselling on

medicines including their use and effects, as well as general healthcare guidance.

Using a regular community pharmacy means that a relationship can be established with the pharmacists and staff who work there.

These staff will be aware of your health needs and the medicines you take and this can be a great advantage in helping you to take your medicines properly and also addressing health issues.

Knowing all this information about you can help maximise the benefits of your health regimen.

It is often hard to get into GP’s at the last minute and your local pharmacist who knows your medical and family history can help in these types of situation.

Having a special relationship with the pharmacist means they will know which of the professional services they offer may help you.

Please visit your local community pharmacy for expert healthcare and advice.

You don't need an appointment to see a pharmacist and all advice is conducted in a professional and confidential manner.

New chapter for child development services After nearly 22 years, the current Western Bay of Plenty Child Developmental Services provider, Te Whanau Kotahi will be passing the baton to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, from March 1. The opportunity to improve and expand services for families were key factors in Te Whanau Kotahi’s decision, says TWK acting general manager Beth Hughes. CDS provide services for children who have

neurological or developmental needs and are mostly provided by therapists in the home or community settings. With the BOPDHB already running CDS in the Eastern Bay, the fact it will now also oversee the Western Bay means greater opportunities for providing an accessible and integrated service.

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What's in your toothpaste?

A new paper from award-winning University of Canterbury researcher Dr Matt Hobbs may have those of us preferring a fluoride-free or natural approach to oral health, questioning that choice. Published in the British Dental Journal, Dr Hobbs’ paper shows how adults and children across New Zealand are still experiencing high levels of preventable tooth decay. A nationally representative

sample of adults and children was used to determine the type of toothpaste more commonly used in New Zealand households. t was one of the first times non-fluoride toothpaste had been included in this kind of research.

Dr Hobbs says part of the problem may be as simple as the toothpaste we’re reaching for from supermarket shelves.

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Travel times intolerable The recent agreement between the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency to co-operate with improving Omokoroa roads to open up more land for more houses is not in the public s interest.

We are being held up in traffic on occasion for two hours and with the hot days an older person on a doctor’s visit could die of heat exhaustion.

Travel times have become intolerable and all housing development should be stopped until some improvements are made to alleviate the traffic density.

B Yo u n g , W hakamarama.

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Sto p the po iso n in g A citizens initiated referendum asks that the following question be put to voters in the 2020 election: “Should New Zealand stop using all cruel and inhumane poisons, such as 1080, brodifacoum and PAPP, to kill wildlife because these toxic substances inflict intense and prolonged, unjustifiable suffering on all animals, including native birds, pets and livestock?”

The SPCA has spoken out against 1080 by stating: “We would like to see a ban on the use of poisons such as 1080 because these substances cause such intense and prolonged suffering that we believe their use can never be justified.

Another concern with aerial 1080 is the futility.

As rats need constant predation, 1080 does not control their populations for very long, causing population spikes hence demanding more 1080!

An endless and unwinnable war.

Also stoats, long considered the main predator of New Zealand birds (and rats and mice), are generally not killed by poison baits and re uire specific and intelligently crafted trapping to manage their populations.

And possibly even more concerning is contamination of our precious ngahere by one of the world’s most toxic compounds. To sign this petition, visit our Facebook page: 1080 Awareness Bay of Plenty.

T L iv in g sto n , W hakamarama.

Lucky dip A Trip to Bethlehem shops saw an individual arrive on a motorcycle that can only be described as antisocial, in this modern day.

We have had successive governments who are all about law and order, talk being cheap. The present Government seems to do next to nothing about it and would appear to fund those who think working for a living is only for the mugs who pay for their benefit.

Many are strangely silent when a child is beaten, not only the perpetrators responsible.

If you want a piece of land, don’t use your own money for this sacred plot, get the mugs once again tax payer acinda - to purchase it.

What idiot lets Lotto get to $50 million, letting too many buy too many tickets who can least afford to.

R o n Chamberlain , Tau ran g a

More care needed find it most disturbing that a Labour-led caring government intends to stop the supplementary pension for younger spouses when the pensionable partner’s only income is the pension.

How in God’s name can anyone expect a couple to live on the single pension when the same Government tosses money around like a man with no arms in every direction?

They can pay huge motel fees for homeless people yet they won’t pay a couple in need more than the single pension.

That is not an action of a caring government.

It’s the action of a government that doesn’t care for the elderly.

I can’t wait for the election I already have my pen in hand.

No, I don’t need the supplementary pension, I am simply concerned for those among us in need.

A B o u rn e, B ethlehem.

A little TV goes a long way

My Dad bought a second hand 1936 Murphy 9” T for 50 pounds.

We used to watch it in the evening with blinds drawn and lights out. There was only one channel, the BBC. think the year was 1948.

The BBC struggled to put on anything worthwhile. For example we watched Rudolph alentino in The Sheik, silent of course.

He died in 1926. t did not worry us, we were easily pleased in those days.

The main announcer was Leslie Mitchell. He was the announcer when T started in the K in 1936.

We had the Murphy TV for several years until we really went up-market and dad bought a 12 T .

Those were the days.

D Med hu rst, Otu mo etai.

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I n v est in the A snowflake’s chance… f u tu re

Live where you work Once again the northern link between Tauranga and Katikati has been brought into the lime light.

Nothing mentioned about the roads that are after those two points.

In fact this push is solely delivered by those who chose to live in the country and work in the city.

They are the problem.

In fact I have witnessed some of these impatient drivers queue jumping by taking a short cut down Snodgrass road and Te Puna Road to Station Road and causing the backup, as the traffic is generally good after that intersection.

I do not think it is fair for other tax payers of New Zealand to be held accountable for these whingers and erratic adults’ own lifestyle choice. Why are they not supporting their local communities and work there?

They should either move back to the Tauranga they created if they don’t like the road, or fund it themselves by toll charge.

I do understand that the original locals must feel frustrated and they should look no further than the townies that want the country lifestyle.

Come live in this wonderful city that you chose to work in. Come and enjoy our peaceful traffic woes that you help create before placing more burdens on the country’s coffers.

Less cars, more logic, less people, yes to the environment and no to the hard core economy pushers. This is a country not a company.

R Stewart, T e Pu ke.

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We seem to have many on the left equating the bush fires to climate change. t could be said this is a total lie. The University of Alabama, Huntsville has been monitoring the Aussie climate for more than 20 years and have found little or no change in that time.

The problem is that councils have been taken over by the lefty/ greenie snowflakes who will not allow the undergrowth to be cleared in the off season in case it may hurt some animals.

The aboriginal people have done this type of clearing for thousands of years now, why would they change.

N Har v ey, W elco me B ay.

So the prophets of inertia have reared their ugly heads.

Tauranga man Maurice O’Reilly is arguing the Tauranga City Council curtail growth and cut projects before putting rates up. Thanks Maurice.

But who is this actually serving?

Certainly not our children and our grandchildren and their children who deserve to live in a vibrant, progressive city of which they can be proud and want to belong.

You have already clobbered a museum, what next?

What will be your legacy to our kids Maurice?

Perhaps like-minded people will lie on their death beds and boast minimal rates rises and a city that reflects it.

No thanks Maurice.

Let’s give Tenby Powell the mandate he deserves – we’re 15 years behind with our infrastructure because successive councils have bowed to that sort of narrow mindedness. Tell us what you want to do Tenby, how much it will cost and then we will stump up.

Only then will future generations be proud of their forefathers. Our kids will only want to stay and invest in a city that has invested in them.

Progress comes at a cost Maurice.

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Our three fun community events will keep you entertained and give you a chance to tell us about things that ma er most to you.

They’re going to be great nights out for the whole whanau so make sure you come along.

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Un d erstan d in g yo u r pets’ bo d y co n d itio n in g sco re When your pet visits the vet they will be weighed and given a BCS – a body condition score. tauranga papamoa village katikati te puna

This is a score that ranges between one and nine, with one being emaciated and nine being obese.

A score of four or five indicates the healthy body condition. There are charts with pictures and descriptions to help score a pet.

A pet with a BCS of four will have an easily visible waist and neck, the ribs will have a thin fat covering but the ribs will be able to be felt but not visible.

Achieving and maintaining healthy body condition scores has

proven to reduce the risk of illness and add to longevity and general wellbeing.

Regular monitoring of body weight and body condition score is important and can help pick up on changes quickly.

A balanced diet is vital to keep pets at their ideal BSC of four to five.

Nutrition is so important to pet health that the World Small

Animal Vet Association has named it the fifth vital sign after temperature, pulse, respiration and pain.

At Tauranga Vets we believe in evidence-based nutrition.

This means that the diets we recommend have undergone stringent analysis and food trials to make sure they are a complete and balanced diet for your pet.

The best nutrition for your pet depends on their stage of life, size, breed and any particular health concerns and of course their BSC and weight. Bring your cat or dog in for a BCS and nutrition assessment to set them up to be the healthiest they can be.

Give us on call on: 0800 838 7267 to make an appointment or to discuss any concerns.

Sustainable health care for our furry friends It’s becoming commonplace these days for people and businesses to become environmentally responsible and minimise the impact that they make on nature.

and a hard place for example a dog with auto-immune disease that is TALK treated with immuno-suppressive with Dr Liza Schneider drugs acquires a urinary tract infection only sensitive to an antibiotic such as gentamycin and then develops drug induced renal failure.

Our striving as scientists to quantify and qualify, manipulate and control natural systems ultimately Sustainability is a vastly important factor in the way brings us to a point of no return, a place where our that we all conduct our activities if we are to provide healthcare systems for many health conditions from future generations with a healthy planet. which our animal patients suffer are not sustainable.

As vets we have an added responsibility to It never ceases to amaze me that when the body gets consistently review and refine our practices so that the nutrients that it needs and health is supported, the healthcare of our patients encourages their longwe can often make a big difference to improve the term health and well-being as opposed to simply quality of life of our patients and their humans! treating and managing symptoms.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg33 THE WEEKEND SUN

Rare instruments from EmRiver But first let me take a tiny bit of space to say two important things: washing your hands with soap and water is better than using hand sanitiser face masks are a waste of time, forget 'em. t s pretty embarrassing if you believe the national papers that New ealanders first reaction to an epidemic is panic buying, but particularly since most could have saved their money if they d bothered to even become slightly educated.

instruments, preferably obscure check willowy female vocals with female vocal harmonies check woody rippling percussion instruments check flutes check sound effects from nature check mention of dragons and fairies m pretty sure they're in there somewhere...

So that s the territory we re in. ni uely, most of the songs rest on a bed of either ngoni or saitenspiel. think it s the former (an African stringed instrument dating back several centuries) but am not familiar enough with either to be definitive. Essentially it sounds like a small harp. EmRiver also plays various flutes, glockenspiel, guitar, djembe, percussion and melodica. And she wrote all nine songs on offer here.

They are mainly songs of affirmation, songs to inspire and encourage. on t be afraid, you are strong EmRiver sings on As t Must Be other songs share similar positive sentiments.

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Can suggest you check the Radio New ealand website (www.radionz.co.nz), look for National Radio and specifically the programme Saturday Morning. There you ll find a full interview titled Covid-19: Q and A with virologist Chris Smith. t is Kim Hill talking to r Chris Smith, consultant virologist at Cam-bridge niversity and one of BBC Radio 5 Live s Naked Scientists, who answers listener uestions about CO -19. t is factual, sensible and non-hysterical.

OK. Public service announcement over.

Now music. t s pleasing to welcome another local album.

This is a piece of hardcore new-age folk from EmRiver called Heat To Heart. t has features uni ue to any album previously from Tauranga.

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First up, that description as hardcore new-age folk . t may be new for you. To explain, it ticks all the hardcore new-age folk boxes: acoustic stringed

Music Academy and MauaoPAC She is currently teaching in her own private music studio.

Heart To Heart is on Spotify, Soundcloud, ouTube and the usual places, or you can get a physical C by contacting EmRiver on Facebook.

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Melodically they are very much in a lilting folk vein, with the odd venture into other styles. Coexist, at the halfway point, dips into the blues with a minor groove in the tradition of Chicago standard Help Me but by keeping the same instrumentation as accompaniment it provides a new context for the music and fits seamlessly with the folkier offerings. Melodica works well on it as a solo instrument, even hav-ing a slight echo of the more common blues harp.

There and elsewhere Mount Maunganui singer musician AliceSea is on hand to provide harmonies. She also plays didgeridoo on two songs while Melissa anderspeck contributes bass and Fiona McClure and ohn Ellis both add djembe, making this the first album ve reviewed to feature three djembe players ( t s an African drum).

Mischelle O onnell, who did the cover artwork, also plays percussion and, on a couple of tracks, putorino, the haunting Maori flute. That s on the final song, Know ou Care, which is sung in Te Reo Maori and there s something pleasingly inclusive about the fact that it features both putorino and didgeridoo.

Sound throughout is good - clear and honest and note that the C was mastered by English guitar maestro Ken Nicol, for whom EmRiver played support when he was in Tauranga last year.

EmRiver, born in California but a long-time New ealand citizen, has played at many festivals around the country including Corofest, Earthbeat, N Spirit Fest and Solrise. She has also taught music at Toi Ohomai (the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic), Technics

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International Women’s Day on March 8 was set up 107 years ago to help nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women.

It also focused on helping women gain full and equal participation in global development.

Gender equality is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Richard says women are naturally more fit than men, according to a Canadian study from the University of Waterloo.

The Waterloo study found women consistently outperformed men with around 30 per cent faster oxygen handling throughout the body, Richard says.

Oxygen uptake is a key indicator of fitness and the women adjusted to the rate of exercise after 30 seconds, while men took 12 seconds longer, equating to a 30 per cent difference in oxygen processing - a direct advantage when it comes to fitness.

It didn't end there. The study's researchers found that the female participants were more efficient at transporting oxygen to muscle tissues throughout the body, proving that while muscle-ups may look good on nstagram, you re unlikely to be training as efficiently as the ‘smarter sex’.

Mauao, marathons and magnificent views The Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon is happening this Saturday and is a community focused fun run/walk which traverses one of the Bay Of Plenty's most iconic natural attractions, Mauao.

Whether you’re used to off-road running or you’re someone looking for a new challenge and some gorgeous views, the Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon appeals to all.

The course involves ascending and descending Mt Maunganui three times and three laps around the Mt Maunganui base track.

The event can be completed individually or in a three person team with one ascent/descent and once around the base track for each person.

Foundation Sports and Rehabilitation Clinic is the driving force and naming sponsor behind the event.

Entry fees start from $75 and more information is available at: www.mauaohalfmarathon.co.nz

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Greerton goes green for St Paddy’s Day

A focus on youth sport Youth sport in New Zealand is changing and the Youth Sport Forum on March 8 is the perfect place to hear about it.

Sports organisations across the country are committing to a fresh way of thinking about youth sport – it’s all about keeping the fun in the game, creating balance and ensuring quality experiences for young people in sport.

Topics covered at the forum will include achieving balance to help youth succeed, freeing yourself from the talent trap, the physiology of teenage athletes and nutrition for young sportspeople.

Guest speakers include Auckland netball development manager and author of The Talent Trap Leigh Ashton, sports physio specialist acinta Horan, ualified nutritionist Larissa Cuff and community coaching advisor Trudi Kemp.

For more information, visit: www.sportbop.co.nz

It’s nearly time to don your green, grab your ginger wigs and head into Greerton to celebrate the best of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day. The Greerton St Paddy’s Fun Day will be held on March 14 from 10am-1pm in the village square in front of the library and there will be plenty to do for the whole family.

Alongside a variety of prizes and spot prizes on the day including best dressed awards, there will be the ‘shamrock’ scavenger hunt where rocks will be hidden around Greerton, which all culminate in the grand prize of a children’s bike. Any kids who turn up can participate and enter to win the bike.

The Whittakers Irish Group will be playing their music in the village square from 10.30am-12.30pm.

This is a treat as Greerton Mainstreet’s Sally Benning says The Whittakers are popular and can be hard to book.

“We haven’t had them here for a few years because they’re always so busy around St Patrick’s Day.” Bring a cushion or a seat and enjoy the sounds of Ireland in the village square.

There will also be face painting, a circus entertainer and more.

“It’s all about getting people out and enjoying a fun morning in Greerton,” says Sally.

And the people of Greerton love celebrating almost as much as they enjoy banding together and supporting one another. #greertonsgotheart – as their new tagline

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The Whittakers Irish Group. emphasises – really comes into its own and two Greerton business owners have got together and set up a Givealittlepage to support those who were targeted in the recent arson attacks.

Owner of lucky Lotto Store, Belinda Sands and Crockford Real Estate’s Karen Taylor have jumped on board as a result of the community asking? “how can we help?”

The money raised will be donated to the families who were affected by the arsons earlier in January.

“People are really feeling for these businesses,” says Sally. “They’re both family businesses and it’s devastating for them. Both of those businesses are closed and that puts financial strain on those families.

“We think Greerton people are really great people and they do have heart,” says Sally.

For more information and to donate, visit: www.facebook.com/greertonvillage or www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/please-support-thesegreerton-family-businesses

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Hello and welcome to Tauranga!

Making the big decision to move to a new city is not easy and it can be hard to settle in and feel at home.

It can be even harder to meet people and to learn about what is happening in your new community.

Come along to Papamoa Library for a cup of tea, meet new people and learn about different groups, organisations and places that make up our wonderful city.

Run in conjunction with Tauranga Libraries and Multicultural Tauranga, both newcomers and locals are welcome to join the fun.

For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/taurangacitylibraries

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Petro l d riv es u p ho u seho ld tran spo rt spen d in g While Kiwi’s may love their road trip and getting out in the weekend, that may change after information released by Statistics New Zealand this week.

An increasing share of the average weekly household budget is being spent on petrol, Stat’s NZ says.

Spending on petrol by New Zealand households rose to a weekly value of $48.50 on average in the year ended June 2019, up 14.4 per cent on the same period in 2016. This figure includes any taxes or duties on petrol implemented around the country since 2016.

"Cars are the most preferred form of transport for New Zealanders, so it’s not surprising to see households spending more on petrol given we’ve also seen an increase in fuel prices over a similar period," wealth and expenditure statistics manager Emily Shrosbree says.

The average total

weekly spending for New Zealand households was $1348.70, so petrol expenditure was nearly four per cent of that.

Household expenditure for other vehicle fuels and lubricants (including diesel) also increased, but accounted for only a small proportion of transport expenditure (less than 2 per cent).

In terms of dollar value, weekly household expenditure on petrol ($48.50) was similar to that of international air transport ($48.70) and purchases of second-hand cars ($44.80).

Petrol, unlike the other areas, increased significantly.

"Many households buy petrol every week," says Emily.

"Plane tickets and cars tend to be more expensive, but much less fre uent purchases, but these figures show us that on average the weekly amount households spend on all three is similar."

Household expenditure on transport overall increased 13.8 per cent since June 2016, to $215.80 per week, with petrol accounting

for one-fifth of all transport expenditure.

Petrol, international air travel, and buying new or second-hand cars accounted for almost all (80 per cent) of a household’s weekly transport expenditure.

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Following the incredible success that was Tauranga Moana Pride 2019, the event is back on Sunday, March 8 this year, from 12-3pm at The Edgewater Fan on The Strand.

Organisers are hailing the event saying: “this year it’s bigger, it’s better and it’s even more fabulous!”

Last year saw more than 600 Bay of Plenty residents of every age group enjoy music, games, food stalls and spot prizes in a hugely colourful and family friendly day of fun.

This year’s event has a similar vibe with massive music acts, spot prizes, giveaways and a general message of strength in diversity, inclusion and ‘You Be You’.

“Last year’s event turned out to be such a success, such an amazing experience that we just couldn’t not do it again,” says chair of the Tauranga Pride committee Helen Alice.

This year, headline act Caitriona Fallon is joined on stage by Mount Maunganui musician and composer Ash LaForteza, Jzoe and the Stage Right Trust Choir.

Zumba Tauranga promise an adrenalin rush of the popular dance craze.

Along with an opening from Tamati Coffey MP, speeches from Mayor Tenby Powell and youngster Bailey Hocking, it s sure to be an inspiring, fun-filled day celebrating diversity and the power of people in Tauranga.

“Pride is a protest, Pride is a celebration, Pride is about understanding that the only thing that matters in life, is being happy,” says Alice.

Emma Dalton, Helen Alice and Oli Tapiki-Thorpe.

The love of a sister Daphne adores her sister Anne.

To Daphne, Anne is beautiful, successful and smart - all the things Daphne longs to be.

Anne, on the other hand wants nothing to do with her sister and is intent on working her way into a small clique of indulgent and pretentious wealthy women.

When Daphne's wacky friends convince her she can be like Anne if she tries, Daphne sets off on a madcap adventure to do the impossible and win her sister’s acceptance.

Mad Sisters is an uplifting and joyful comic romp that reminds us just how wonderful and truly mad our sisters can be.

Mad Sisters will be live on stage at Detour Theatre from March 19 to April 4. Tickets are available online at: www.iticket.co.nz, over the phone on: 0508 iticket, and over the counter at Tauranga i-SITE.

Celebrate St.Patrick’s Day with

Wacky, mad sister Daphne.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to see Mad Sisters on March 19 for two lucky readers who can tell us the names of the sisters.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 9.

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Art On The Strand Original art for

sale. The Strand, Tauranga, weather permitting, 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists Church Carboot Sale Evans Rd, Papamoa. Real coffee! $5 car wash (hose/ bucket). Site $5. John 021 027 10140 Croquet At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Jacqui 574 9232

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

9am Hotshots 5-8 yrs, 10am Hotshots 9-11 yrs, 11am 12-16 yrs. Coaching included.

Ph Turu 021 061 1942 or just turn up to have a go.

Film Acting Weekend Workshop

ntensive film acting course trains actors to create believable characters. Full weekend, $320, Easter 11th/12th April 10am-5pm, The Artery, Historic Village.

Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz.

Ph 571 3232

Footstool Upholstery Workshop

Want to learn upholstery? Cover your own footstool with Paula Jones. $135, 14th March 9:30am-4:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232 Greerton Hall Market Last Sat of 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 Rd 12:45-3pm

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

Katikati War Memorial Hall 8am, 2nd Sat of month. Ph Alan 027 279 1096 (outside) or Sharon 022 318 0196 (inside) LOL Laughter Wellness Get the new decade going with a laugh. Join us at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair. 11-11:45am. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Koha only Mount Sequence Dance Arataki Community Centre, off Grenada St. 7:3010:30pm. Supper, music by Click&dance. Entry $5.

Ph Gordon 572 0060 Ottoman Upholstery Workshop Want to learn upholstery? Cover your own Ottoman with Paula Jones. $145, 28th March 9:30am-4:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis 1:30pm Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Petanque Tauranga BOP

At Club Mt Maunganui Tues & Sat. Improve your fitness, meet new people. Tuition & Boules available. petanquetauranga@ gmail.com

Protecting Our Dunes Learn from

Greg Jenks about dune systems &

restoration. 10-12am, Surf club area, Waihi Beach. Register with Marilyn 07 863 4326 or waihibeachmarilyn@gmail. com www.forestandbird.org.nz

St Stephens Jigsaw Library

10am-12noon. Borrow from 500 puzzles (100-1500 pieces) for 50c-$1. Cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce, Brookfield.

Synchronised Swimming

Tauranga Synchro is a friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz, Facebook: @taurangasynchroNZ Tauranga Social Dance Club 2nd Sat monthly. Restarts March 14th 7pm.

Baptist Church Hall 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. Supper, raffles. Entry $7. Ph Barbara 027 284 3795 Under The Stars 65 Cliff Rd (opp Mission St) Sat 6pm & Thurs 12pm for meal, showers, toiletries, clothes. Anyone in need welcome.

Upholstery - Headboard Want to learn upholstery? Make your own headboard with Paula Jones. On 4th April 9:30am-4:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 8 March Archery In Tauranga

Archery with Tauranga Archers, summer hours 10am-1pm. Come down to find out more Graham Park, Tauranga. Introductory classes available FB: Tauranga Archers

Argentine Tango In Tauranga

Starting soon 6:30pm every 3rd Sunday of month for a Free introduction to genuine Argentine Tango. No partner or experience required. FB:Tango In Tauranga Athenree Homestead Open every Sunday 12-4pm until end of March.

Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton.

Title: Jesus & Demons. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537 Brain Watkins House Open 2-4pm.

Kauri historic house furnished with original owners belongings. Lived in by one family for 98 years. $5 adults, children free.

Enjoy Travel, New Friends Friendship Force could be for you! We are homehosted overseas & internally.

Meet Sundays monthly. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Barbara 574 5711, www.friendshipforce. org.nz

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine!

Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet. nz Golf Croquet At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thur

& Sun 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 575 5121 Historic Village Market 17th Ave, 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 8am-12pm, wet or fine. A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Project. Ph Bernie Allen 021 0422 612 Katikati Tramping Club Tuahu, Terereatukahia Hut, Wharawhara, 8am start, moderate, 6 hours. Ph Gail 027 759 1084, by 7:30pm Friday prior.

Macrame Shoulder Bag Workshop

Want to learn macrame?

Make your own coloured shoulder bag with Eva Rose & Co. $80, 19th April 1:30-4:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz.

Ph 571 3232 Mah Jong Lyceum Club Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl. Sun & Thurs 12:45-4pm.

Ph 027 430 6383 Messy Church Join us for fun activities, faith exploration, celebration time. Meal provided. 4pm-6pm at St John’s Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd

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Join a group of knitters & crocheters wanting to spread fun. Share talents, ideas, projects & cake! First Sunday of month. 9am-12pm The Incubator Lounge. Ph 07 571 3232 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117

Otumoetai Hockey Club

Muster & open training 5-6pm at Blake park turf.

New & current players welcome. Senior teams available for men & women.

Ph Graeme 027 452 0600 Outdoor Bowls Come & try outdoor bowls every Sunday from 12:30pm.

Bowls supplied, refreshments available.

Ph Mike 022 340 4152 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 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. All welcome. 543 3101 or 543 0355 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr Papamoa. Sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

Sunday Social Stilt Walking

Do you have your own walking stilts? Join me for fun & social evening stilt walking in Papamoa.

Ph Alice 0210 642 337

Tauranga Moana Pride Picnic Come

down to The Waterfront in Tauranga 12-3pm & be part of our celebration of diversity.

Free entry for all ages.

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

Join our spiritual community & hear from mediums & energy healers. 14 Norris St, every 2nd & 4th Sunday 7pm.

Ph Tim 022 306 8200 The Sociables A group of females & males in their 30s, 40s & 50s, that meet to participate in dining out, events & bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376

Monday 9 March

ABC Avenues Badminton Club At Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors, Adults 7:30-9:30pm. Ph Delwyn 027 212 4720 Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Free introductory beginner dance lesson, 23rd March 7pm, Club Mt Maunganui.

Ph Dean 021 230 3187 www.udance2. co.nz. Partner not necessary, just come along!

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Mon & Fri, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Art Group Welcome Bay Meets Lighthouse Church. 9:30-12. Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome. Ph Denis 07 544 6451 Badminton Club At Aquinas Tauranga Badminton Club, Mon & Wed, 7-9pm. Casual players & Year 11 upwards. $8 per night. Club racquets available. Sue 021 194 4335. FB: TaurangaBadmintonClub. www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Beginner Social Dance Classes 6

Week Adult Course 8-9pm or Wed 7-8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Bethlehem Indoor Bowls New members of all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Ph John 027 654 1298

Body & Soul Fitness For over 50s various venues Mon-Wed & Fri. Guest speakers & events. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031 Cancer Society Walking Group

Suitable for people with any type & stage of cancer, & carers. Meet at Pilot Bay at 9:30am. Ph Angelique 07 927 6505

Cherrywood Probus Meet every 2nd

Monday, Tga Citizens Club, 13th Ave. 10am. Come along for fun fellowship & friendship. Visitors welcome. Ph Pam Hard 578 3757

Chess At Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd, 6-7pm. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games.

Helmut 0274 147 254

Chess In The Afternoon Play

this fascinating game at The Mount Chess Club 1pm-4pm Hillier Centre 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. $4, including equipment & refreshments.

Bob 027 478 6282

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222 Creative Fibre Every Monday 9:30am, 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn new skills, join our knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, dyeing & weaving group. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191 Greerton Garden Club Meets 2nd Monday each month at 1:30pm at St James church hall, Greerton. Visitors welcome. Ph 577 9749 Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Do you like to sing? Come & have fun.

We’ll teach you. Join us at Bethlehem Community Church at 7pm. Don’t be shy! Ph Frank 576 3032 Indoor Bowling St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai, 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2 night.

Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324 Indoor Bowls Matua Primary School Hall, 7:15pm. New members welcome.

Come along & give bowls a go. Ph Maurice 576 1664 Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning Want something to do, to learn, to meet people? Check out www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www.facebook.com/ letslearnbop Mah Jong At Arataki Community Centre 12:30-4pm. Players welcome.

Ph Jan 576 3455

Omokokroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Meet at Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd, 1pm for 1:30 start. All equipment provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph Anne 027 430 4876 Postnatal Support Group 10am-12pm Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents & caregivers of children under 2 are welcome. Ph 549 4522

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon & Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris St. 9:1510:45am. Tues St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776 Tai Chi Internal Arts $5 beginner classes Mon 9:30 hall 33 Maitland St, Greerton. Mon 1:30 Bethlehem Hall. Tues 9:30 & Wed 5:30 Te Puke Memorial Hall. David 552 4425 Tauranga Bird Club Night Interested in keeping birds? We meet on the second Monday of every month at Matua Hall, Matua at 7:30pm. Come & join us this month!

Tauranga City Brass Practises at 10 Yatton St, Greerton 7-9pm. We welcome new members & percussionists, ie. kit drummer. Ph Jeremy 021 132 334

Tauranga RSA Womens’ Section

AGM at Tauranga RSA, 16th March at 1pm. All members please attend.

Tauranga Senior Citizens’ Club

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Tuesday 10 March

Afternoon Cards 500 Mount

Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd., 12:30pm Tues & Thur. $3, afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Barry Snow 021 950 028 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Tuesday night. 7:30pm.

St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome.

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Altrusa Ladies Service Group

Meet 2nd Tuesday every month for business meeting & 4th Tuesday for programme evening. Fun & friendship guaranteed. www.altrusa.org.nz or email pmariehayes25@gmail.com

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

Play badminton, the fun way to keep fit. Tues & Thur 9-11:30am, QE2 Youth Centre, Tauranga. Racquets available. Ph Melissa 027 307 6800 Create A Comic Workshop Healing through exploring your Story. Create an autobiographical comic. 14th, 21st or 28th April. 6:30-9:30pm $40. The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232 Divorce Care 12 week recovery group for divorced or separated starting 18th Feb. C3 City Church 7:30-9pm. $55 for manual. Registration essential Kathryn 027 737 3172 Falun Dafa Free Classes Discover why living the Way of Truthfulness, Compassion & Tolerance works.

7pm Huia Rm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Bayfair. Ph/text Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness Fun Get a fitter healthier body & mind with cardio, weights, floor, dance.

St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood.

9:30-10.30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Fun Run & Walk Ocean Running 5k around Mauao base track. Every Tuesday during Daylight Savings.

Enter Mount Ocean Sports Club 5:15pm. $6 entry. Free drink, spot prizes. All welcome. Phil 021 383 354 Indoor Bowls, Papamoa Friendly & ever popular with all ages, school ages too! Competitions, Interclub, social bowling. 6:45-9:30pm Papamoa Sports club, Parton Rd. Ph Roger 021 757 808 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:307:30pm, Gate Pa Primary school hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances, all ages welcome, no partners required.

Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Merge For Social Get-togethers

A social group for new residents to Tauranga.

We meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5pm-7pm at The Raft, Chapel St. Email merge. tauranga@gmail.com Mount Morning Badminton Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. 9:30-12pm.

Racquets available. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. $5 per day.

Ph Margaret 575 9792

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd 6:30pm for 7pm start. All equipment provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph Anne 027 430 4876

Oriana Singers Community Choir

Mixed voice choir who sing a range of music. 7pm, St Andrews Hall, Dee St. New members welcome.

Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis.

9am Tues & Thur. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome.

Ph Pam 570 0302 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480 Overeaters Anonymous Do you eat compulsively? Obsessions?

Compulsions? Remorse? Resolutions?

OA meet Tue 7-8pm & Fri 1-2pm to

get out of this cycle. Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186 Scrabble 9:30am start, 3 games to 12:30. Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. $3 for 3 games. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30pm-6pm. Lesley 929 7295

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm.

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

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Astronomy meeting 7:30pm, Fergusson Park Observatory, Matua.

Telescope viewing weather dependent.

Adults $5, members/children free. See https://www.facebook.com/tauranga. astronomy/ for program. Ph 028 432 8401 Tauranga Toastmasters 7:15pm for 7:30 start at Coastguard HQ, 72 Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Pt. Communication & leadership development. 3 free visits.

Tauranga UFO & Paranormal

Monthly meeting 7:30pm, Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. All welcome. $4 inc light supper. Use rear entrance please. Ph Ian 544 2811 The Incubator Feedback Lab BYO art work in progress. Share knowledge, methods & observations in relaxed friendly atmosphere. 10am-12pm last Tuesday every month. Koha incls refreshments. The Artery, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz

The Incubator Poetry Group

Lovers & writers of poems share & enjoy poetry in all its forms. 7-9pm. $5 incls refreshments. Last Tuesday every month. The Incubator Lounge, Historic Village. www.theincubator. co.nz Welcome Bay Lions Coffee group meets every 3rd Tues of the month for friendship, coffee/tea & bickies.

10:30am Welcome Bay Community Centre. Ph Sue 571 8940

Welcome Bay Strength Balance Low impact

strength & balance exercise class suitable for seniors.

Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Yoga, Private Sessions Feel uncomfortable in a group setting?

Or have special needs? I can design a class to specifically suit your needs & capabilities. Asunta 021 061 4394 You Love To Sing? Oriana Singers (SATB) are rehearsing 7-9pm at St. Andrews Hall on Dee St, Mt. Join/ listen to us to decide.

Wednesday 11 March 500 Cards Club Enjoy 500 at our

friendly club. 1pm St Thomas More Church 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt. $3.

Refreshments, prizes. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282 Afternoon Indoor Bowls Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wed & Fri. Names in by 12:45pm. $3 afternoon tea, prizes. Ph Nancy 575 4650 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Chester Street, off Cambridge Rd

Aglow Mt Maunganui John Rutherford shares tonight.

Powerful ministry, strengthening our people individually & collectively.

6:30pm, Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt. Ph Sharron 027 354 1060 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every month 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Tauranga Central Baptist church 13th ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Bible Study Join us @ City

Church 252 Otumoetai Rd. Studying the Book of Joshua.

7-9pm. Ph 07 552 4068

Bromeliad Club Meeting

Bay City Rockers Social Rock’nRoll

Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12:30-2:30. AGM followed by demonstration of cutting off pups.

Discussion on potting up new pups. Monthly plant Aechmeas.

Visitors welcome.

Cards (Cribbage) Join a friendly group who meet 12:50pm at Tauranga RSA Greerton. Ph Michael 562 0517 Club Mt Indoor Bowls Kawaka St, names in by 6:45pm. Ph Val 027 302 8149 Community Tai Chi NZ Structured program based on traditional principles for general wellbeing. “Keep on Your Feet” provider. 1pm Bethlehem Hall.

All welcome.

Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility.

Suitable for all ages & abilities. Katikati Memorial hall. 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Darby & Joan & Mixed Pairs. Names in book 7:15pm.

Healing Rooms Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www. healingrooms.org. 021 213 8875 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies.

Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Bernie Taylor 07 579 3000 or 027 775 5612

Dancing, plus other popular dances.

Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7pm-9:30pm. $3 entry including supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222 Cards 500 Like to play 500? Thurs & Fri Evenings (flexible) 6:45-10pm, followed by supper. Competitive, social, fun, free. Ph Chris 572 3834 Dancing Waltz, Foxtrot & Rock n Roll. Mt Maunganui RSA. 10am-12pm.

Ph 572 4272 Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. All ages & abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170 French Connection For lovers of all things French. All speaking abilities welcome.

Every 2nd Thursday at La Mexica 4:306:30. Email Chantal at chantal.daveTB@ gmail.com Goldberg Variations Bach’s masterpiece.

First written for harpsichord, it opens with a beautifully tranquil & ornamented Aria followed by 30 intricate & distinct variations. Baycourt 7:30pm www.baycourt. co.nz Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.

Katikati Concert Band We welcome brass, woodwind & percussion players of all ages & experience. We meet at Katikati Bowling Club, 7pm every Thursday. Ph Mick 021 217 1780

Realising Beethoven

Mainly Music Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $4 per family.

Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

Featuring works from the great composer himself.

Conductor, Hamish McKeich. Baycourt 7:30pm.

Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets.

Rotary Tauranga You have time & want to help in your community?

Fellowship, fun, food, enlightening speakers. Join us 6pm, Daniels in the Park. Ph Bev 027 285 4066 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Senior Citizen’s Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. General dancing 7pm. Ph Lynne 021 140 7912 or Mary 574 8687 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild At Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm.

Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny 07 219 7740 Tauranga Floral Art Group Meeting and workshop, every second Wed & Sat at Baptist Church Hall, Tauranga 9:30 start. New members welcome.

Ph Sue 552 6681

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group TECT Park walkabout. Grade moderate. Ph George 576 7680

Toastmasters City Early Start Early bird

Toastmasters club. Join us to improve speaking & leadership skills. Classic Flyers Cafe 7am-8:15am.

Start our novice course any time. Email LaniDTM@gmail.com

Welcome Home Spiritual Community Speaker Graeme

Kaponono Urlich. Hawaiian shaman. His life, learnings & healing techniques. St Georges, 1 Church St GatePa. 7:15pm. $5. Coffee & chat after. Ph 021 126 4790

Thursday 12 March

500 Cards Club Papamoa Play 500 & exercise your brain. 1pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 120 Parton Rd. $4. Prizes & refreshments.

Dave 575 5887 Amnesty International Tauranga Moana Meeting today. New members

welcome. Ph Jean 07 544 5515 Bag Sale $5. Good quality womens, mens & kids clothing & linen. Historic Village 9am. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust

Kickstart Toastmasters Weekly Meeting Improve public speaking, listening

& leadership skills. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 74 1st Ave. No pressure to speak. Enjoy the atmosphere. First-timers free

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd 6:30pm for 7pm start. All equipment provided.

Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph Anne 027 430 4876 Serenata Singers Love singing? Join our friendly welcoming group. 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Learn dancing with a friendly group. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. Tuition/revision 7pm, then all dancers to 9:30pm. $3 incls supper. Ph Dawn 579 3040 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meet Tues morning

0930 & Thurs night at 7:30pm in the club rooms upstairs, cnr Cross & Mirrielees Rds. Ph Mike 021 939 233 Te Puke Toy Library Join up with us & play with quality toys for a fortnightly hire.

Wed-Sat 10am-1pm. Friday Playgroups 10am-12pm. 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

Friday 13 March

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

Community Night Markets Bethlehem

5:30pm-8:30pm at Bethlehem Hall (opposite Countdown). Local entrepreneurs, crafts people, artists, upcyclers, foodies & more. Free entry. Door prizes to be won.

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch Type 1 Diabetes adults coffee & chat. 10am @ The Atrium Cafe, 252 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga.

Ph 07 571 3422 Khailana & Mirror Dimension 21-yearold singer/songwriter from Wellington touring with the support of her band. The Jam Factory, Historic Village from 6:30pm. $10, R13.

The Artery Print Club Lovers of printing connect, share ideas & use the press. BYO printing things.(Non tutored)1-5pm 2nd Friday every month. $5 incl refreshments. The Artery, Tauranga Historic Village. www. theincubator.co.nz Zumba With T Medium intensity dance fitness class. Katikati RSA & Citizens Club, 9am. Ph Teresa 027 863 6358

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Anxious thoughts World events are causing some people to have anxious thoughts.

Thoughts about life, values, risks and what it means to have hope for the future.

It’s not the first time (and I don’t believe it’ll be the last) when world events call us to stop and ‘take thought’.

What if it were to all end tomorrow? What if it is you - the one who thought you were ‘bullet proof ’ - that contracts coronavirus and doesn’t recover? Where’s hope in the midst of that scenario?

This is nothing new and I’m confident there will be events in the future that are similar, or worse. Where are we to find hope in all this?

A Psalm of King David, a man who experienced many trials, dangers and challenges has these words: ‘Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life’ Psalm 139:23-24.

Like David, you may have ‘anxious thoughts’ and what David was confident of was that his God knew those thoughts, could help him with those thoughts and ultimately overcome his anxiety and lead him ‘along the path of everlasting life’.

What a comfort for David, and what a comfort this can be for you too – take time to pray and ask God to examine your ‘anxious thoughts’, rest in His peace and let Him lead you along the path of everlasting life.

May God bless you.

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Somewhere in the middle I suspect is the truth.

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But there is a greater response – fear.

There’s been panic buying of toilet paper of all things (I didn’t know coronavirus gave us the runs!) and face masks.

Fear grips people as they contemplate the future.

We do well to plan, prepare and be wise in what we do as we face perplexing days. The uncertainty of what the virus will do, where it will go next, and how many will die from it is a sobering thought.

Fear. Uncertainty. Lack of control.

These issues come to the surface in times of widespread catastrophe.

Some people though face these times differently, with a different spirit.

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public notices Facilities in the Community Grant Western Bay of Plenty District Council is pleased to advise applications for the Facilities in the Community Grant are now open. More than $100,000 is available for the capital development of recreational facilities in the District.

If your organisation is planning to undertake recreational facility development you may be eligible for funding if the project: • • • •

is a result of significant growth in your area; is not on a Council Reserve; is available for public use; does not replace or duplicate an existing recreational facility in your community; and • has a minimum total value of $10,000.

Visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/funding to learn more about the funding requirements and application process. Alternatively, application forms and guidelines are available from our Customer Services team on 07 571 8008 or any of our Library/Service Centres at: • • • • •

Barkes Corner, Greerton Katikati Te Puke Omokoroa Waihi Beach

Our family helping your family

Applications are now open until 4.00pm on Thursday 9 April 2020.

Completed applications and enquiries can be sent to: Western Bay of Plenty District Council Private Bag 12803 TAURANGA 3143 Miriam Taris Chief Executive Officer

07 543 3151

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CONNECT WITH YOUR ELECTORATE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

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Hon Simon Bridges

Todd Muller and HonMP Simon Bridges MP for Bay of Plenty for Tauranga MP for Bay of Plenty MP forin Tauranga represent their constituents Parliament. constituents in Parliament.

To represent schedule their a meeting with your local MP, To schedule a meeting with your local MP,

Contact Todd Contact Simon

07 542 0505 Contact Todd todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz 07 542 0505 todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz

07 577 0923

Contact Simon taurangaMP@parliament.govt.nz 07 577 0923 taurangaMP@parliament.govt.nz

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MY DEAR BROTHERS and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19

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Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

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WASHING MACHINE, F&P 1.6kg $200ono. Ph 027 486 0548

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A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning,hedge/ shrub trimming, waterblasting, handyman. Affordable rates. Ph Phil 027 655 4265, a/h 544 5591

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

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FOUND KITTENS VARIOUS Sex, Various Areas, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Tabby Female Cat, Welcome Bay Area, Ref: 184335, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Senior Tabby/White Female Cat, Tauranga South Area, Ref: 458998, Ph SPCA

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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

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ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

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HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes. Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911

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travel & tours

#ZEALANDIERTOURS. For all those who love to travel but are not willing to leave NZ at this time, join us on our Great Barrier Island Escape, 24th–27th March. Let us whisk you away to one of NZ’s most unspoiled places, an amazing island full of native flora and fauna, something truly unique. From a bush covered craggy volcanic interior to beautiful bays and pristine beaches, a true haven for rare birds and lizards. Enjoy the days’ outings or simply relax in clean green calmness. Phone us today for the full itinerary. Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours.

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Te Anau, Doubtful & Milford Sounds, Walter Peak Station.

2) 18th-22nd May 2020, 5 days Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Run. 3) 18th-19th June 2020, 2 days Raurimu Spiral & Chateau mid-winter gathering. Free Door to Door service. Extended tours, day trips, shows & free beautiful colour catalogue. BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz www.no8tours.co.nz, to view & book all our tours.

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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