The Weekend Sun 21 April 2017 by Sun Media

21 April 2017, Issue 852

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Flying aces Did you know McLaren Falls’ disc golf course is one the most difficult to master in the country? Well, New Zealand’s most competitive disc golfers will be in town trying to ace the Tauranga Disc Golf Association’s 66 Xtreme Disc Golf Tournament 2017 on

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the course from April 29-30. Tournament director Dazz Switalla will be in the thick of it – trying to improve his national ranking and boost the numbers of his small local club. To find out about Photo: Bruce Barnard. the sport’s flying appeal, see page 5. Easter came and went p41

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This column wasn’t going anywhere fast, and deadline was rapidly approaching. Inspiration was lacking. I’d rather be fishing. “I don’t know how you manage it each week,” the feedback from a lovely lady still ringing in my head from the previous week. “I don’t know either,” I told myself, a hint of panic in the tone.

“Get out of the office,” the Little Voices in the back of the head told me. You know, the ones that are never wrong. The Little Voices that always are the ones of reason and commonsense. They keep us on the straight and narrow, most of the time. They’re also the ones that say “told you so” when you’ve been swayed by the Evil Voices… the ones that make you pop bubble wrap when you know it’s a silly exercise. The ones that dare you to open the microwave door after three beeps instead of five. That encourage you to stay out late at night, sampling strong liquor and fraternising with fellows of lowly moral standards. Not that it happens to me. The ones that make you dress in fishnets and … oh, hang on, that wasn’t the evil voices, that was Richard O’Brien’s voice.

Walk around the block

“Get some fresh air, meet some interesting people, see some interesting sights,” said the Little Voices. “It’s school holidays, the roads will be quiet, the sun is shining and folk are friendly and relaxed,” they assured. I agreed with the LVs and told them so. “The best way to avoid writer’s block is to walk around it,” goes the old quote that I just made up, right now. So off I went to run errands around town. “It will be refreshing,” warbled the soothing tones. “Invigorate the mind and stimulate the thinking process.” Well, Little Voices, have I got news for you. Because Wednesday is Frontal Lobotomy Day for Tauranga drivers. They were at their incompetent worst, on all fronts. Dawdling. Not just half the speed limit, but virtually stopped. Dithering. No idea where they’re going. Failure to indicate. That funny stick on the side of the steering wheel must be a

completely bewildering piece of equipment for most Tauranga drivers. They may as well hang their Frontal Lobotomy Frequent Flyer Coupons on it. The stick certainly isn’t used for any other purpose. Bad parking. I don’t think they set out to take up two parks, it just ends up that way. One incompetent actually excelled, by taking up four; being so far forward he rendered the two parks in front of him inaccessible as well as the two either side of

to see that. Many shouldn’t be on the roads and they’re not just the elderly. There’s halfwit middle-aged disasters on wheels; and mothers at the end of their tethers, counting the seconds before school goes back. I waited for a young bloke to attempt what seemed like 42 goes at parallel parking. That was all proceeding well until the moron behind me decided to toot. He kept tooting, so I waved him on past. Surprise, surprise, when he found out Young Bloke was blocking both lanes while performing a complicated yoga position over the steering wheel. I reversed back so Moron could drop into line, and smiled smugly as he scowled simultaneously at the hapless young dude and at me in the rear view mirror. “Calm, breathe, relax,” said the Little Voices, although by now, even they had gone up a key or two and were starting to stutter.

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Nominee for Citizen of the Week, supermarket parking expert. his car. Interesting, it was a panel beater’s courtesy car, which tells a story in itself. The Little Voices insisted I stay calm and patient. I again listened, as I deployed ABS to miss a woman driving the wrong way up the one way street. And smiled sweetly as she mouthed off… ignorance is bliss.

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Errands completed, and taking the return trip all in my relaxed stride. A perplexed chap stuck half way across an intersection, on the yellow cross-hatch painted road, wondered why the bloke in the courier van was making gestures with one or two digits. Another couple of non-indicating zombies caused a near miss at the roundabout; and the day wouldn’t be complete without a multi-tasking woman blatting past with ciggie in one hand and cellphone in other, sandwiched to ear. Unless she has three arms, I can only conclude she steers with her ample cleavage. Having pondered that concept for a few moments, I was disappointed not to see more at the next set of lights. I wanted to suggest smoke with one hand, drive with other, and dial with cleavage. I’d pay money

Further along and peace and tranquillity was settling over the ordered and civilised traffic flow… until the arrival of a very loud motorbike. And I mean very loud. This fine specimen of a motorist decided to share with us the delights of unbridled horsepower, through unbaffled pipes, passing on double yellows, in the hope we’d be mightily impressed. It never ceases to amaze me that the rest of us have to comply with laws and muffler standards, but these Special Citizens astride their thunderous oversized lawnmowers seem impervious to the same rules and regulations. It was the last straw for the quavering Little Voices who had clearly had enough. Now a blithering, quivering shadow of their former selves; rummaging for tranquillisers and plotting to be dropped off at the pub. I can understand why Leo Sternbach invented Valium. He must have been trying to get through the lights at Elizabeth St on Lobotomy Wednesday when the need arose. (It worked for him, he lived to 97.) The Zen moment, however, occurred while passing the boat ramp carpark, and I spotted the ultimate “Tauranga Traffic Avoidance Device.” Sitting there, glowing in the setting sun; my friend’s Sealegs amphibious boat that he drives to town instead of a car. Genius. No traffic hassles, no lights, unlimited speeds and passing lanes all the way. Safer than a Frontal Lobotomy; better than Valium; and no prescription required. “Get one!” said the Little Voices. brian@thesun.co.nz

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Bell Rd taking the floods

Bell Rd floods after two cyclones in two weeks.

Papamoa dairy farmers are calling for a re-think on the drainage design for the area after two weeks of flooding that has forced them to dry off their herds early and lose about a month’s worth of production. Two cyclones in two weeks left the Bell Rd farms underwater, with drainage relying on pumps. “Over 30 years we’ve been milking cows here and its gets flooded, but not this bad,” says farmer Graham Thompson. “The last flood was worse than this one last week, but this is getting up there. “It’s got worse since the Tauranga Eastern Link highway went through and all of the subdivisions up there. There’s more water coming down a lot quicker. “A lot of computer modelling has been done about all this and I think its miles out.” An issue is the TEL culvert over the Bell Rd drain. The farmers see the culvert as a choke point that

backs up the water in the drain, which then floods neighbouring farmland. “We told the TEL people three years ago we were not happy with that culvert down the road. And nothing’s been done since then. It’s probably only 3.5m wide, it wants to be double that,” says Graham. “The drain’s this wide and culvert’s only this wide. You don’t have to be an expert to figure out something’s not right there.” David Hurst has been milking cows in Bell Rd for 30 years. He says here were similar flood levels in 2005. “But the real issue is the whole bottom end of the scheme is underdesigned. TEL has had a huge effect on it and the water just can’t get away, as you can see. “A huge amount of the water now comes from the developments at Papamoa East, you know yourself what’s happening along there. “Pasture will absorb one inch of rainwater an hour, bush will absorb four inches, and concrete nothing. “Now there is more concrete than there is pasture and bush.” They need bigger pump systems and more of them, says David. His pasture has been underwater for

10 days. “You couldn’t avoid the rainfall, but you could improve the drainage system,” says David, who reckons regional council staff who brought in extra pumps are doing a “marvellous job”. BOPRC’s works co-ordinator for the Bell Rd pump station Arty Rangihika says two cyclones in two weeks is too much for the pump station. “It’s just the rainfall we’ve had. Debbie was a cyclone so, we got that in one night. If it’s over a week it’s fine, but to have something happen like with the last two – Debbie and Cook – it’s just too much to handle.” All of the flood waters and all of the run off from the TEL is pumped into the Kaituna River by the Bell Rd pumps. The two pumps each have a capacity of 1500 litres a second; with two of them operating that’s three cubic metres of flood waters a second. “They were predicting 300400mm to fall from this last one Cook,” says Arty. “It actually got downgraded to 150mm. It’s just hard to predict what you are going to get – 150mm we can handle, but 300mm you are starting to Andrew Campbell push it a bit.”

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Wild weather vegetable shortage The country’s recent battering by cyclones and storms has destroyed a number of vegetable crops, causing a nationwide shortage in supermarkets, and an increase in prices. Foodstuffs head of external relations Antoinette Laird says beans, broccoli, salads, silverbeet, lettuce and spinach are all in particularly short supply, which means customers may notice the retail price of these vegetables is higher than usual. “A good alternative option is cabbage, which is generally still in plentiful supply and affordable. “The supply of these vegetables should gradually return to normal over the coming weeks, as more stock becomes available.”

Amnesty for menacing dogs Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council are joining forces to reduce the risk and harm from dog attacks. Together they’re offering an amnesty to owners of menacing dogs, which will see them receive up to $350 worth of neutering, microchipping, a subsidised muzzle and registration, all for free. The initiative is largely being funded by central government. The offer runs until June 30 and applies to dogs that have or could be classified as menacing under the Dog Control Act 1996 due to their breed, type or behaviour.

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The move is being called “a milestone in the delivery of improved public transport for the Bay of Plenty,” according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council strategy and science general manager Fiona McTavish. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is one of nine New Zealand councils that have worked together to secure the new system. BOPRC Public Transport Committee chair and regional councillor Lyall Thurston says ease of use, flexibility and the need to extract data were key requirements for the councils in choosing the system – and, as well as the cost savings involved, the inter-council approach means bus users will be able to use the same card on public transport across the nine regions. “It was important for Bay of Plenty Regional Council to take a leadership role in acquiring a new ticketing system, as we realised our ageing system could be seen as a barrier to bus use, which in turn contributes to traffic congestion,” says Lyall. “The system will also come with an online top-up facility, which should make it much easier for families to manage their Smartride card use.”

Fiona says another important feature of the new ticketing system is the access it provides to detailed journey information. “There are limitations to the reporting capabilities of the current system but from 2018 we’ll be able to find out more about how passengers are travelling, meaning we can work even harder to provide services that meet the needs of our communities,” says Fiona. “This really is a milestone in the delivery of

How water meters saved the city Writing a weekly column has its risks, as I’m sure the last two former councillors who wrote this column could attest! For politicians, the instinct toward selfpreservation is strong. There can be the temptation not to raise your head above the trenches and discuss too openly the challenges your community faces. To do so invites the wrath of whoever that particular week fears “losing out” if the great allocation of your rates money changes. I reflected on this as I filled my 10,000 litre pool this summer and the

less generous side of my nature wouldn’t have protested too much if my neighbours were sharing the cost under the old system without water meters. In 1999 the council of the day made the courageous decision to install meters and a ‘user-pays’ system. It was an acrimonious issue muddied with ‘alternative facts’ resulting in a referendum opposing water meters. Councillors pressed on and some of them paid for the decision with their seats. Before water meters in 1996, the city’s peak water usage was 50,000m3 per day.

A new median house price record has been set for the combined Waikato/Bay of Plenty region, according to figures released by REINZ. The median price is now $487,000, an increase of 17 per cent on last year – although properties in main centres such as Tauranga remain higher on average than this figure. Sales volumes in the last month have increased by 44 per cent in Mount Maunganui/Papamoa. The median price increase was much greater than the regional average for Rotorua, at 31 per cent, while Tauranga house prices have gone up 11 per cent since last month alone.

Historic payday for workers Some of the health sector’s lowest paid workers will share in a $2 billion pay equity settlement during five years. More than 55,000 workers in aged and disability residential care, and home and community support services across New Zealand are set to benefit from the settlement announced by the Government on Tuesday. From July 1, the predominantly female workforce, who are mostly on or around the minimum wage, will go up to at least $19 per hour – a pay rise of 21 per cent. This funding boost will also see wages increase from $19 to $27 per hour during five years.

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Twenty years on and 50,000 more residents later, the usage is only now reaching these levels again. Water meters postponed the need to build a new water treatment plant during 10 years. This and ongoing less demand is forecast to save the city up to $83m by 2032 excluding savings on additional reservoirs and upgrades to pipes. On second thoughts, I’m grateful I’m not paying for one of my colleagues to fill up their 60,000 litre pool after all!

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Tournament organiser Dazz Switalla with competitors Mike Bartley and Chilean expert Felipe Stein. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Next weekend lining up at the pars at McLaren Falls’ disc golf course could get a little squishy – with the country’s keenest disc golfers flying into town for an extreme tournament. The Tauranga Disc Golf Association’s 66 Xtreme Disc Golf Tournament 2017 is on April 29-30 at the park – and promises to be a visual feast of flying frisbees from New Zealand’s best. TDGA member and tournament director Dazz Switalla says it’s his 12-strong club’s annual tournament and is called the 66 Xtreme for one reason. “Because we have one of the hardest courses in the country. And people come from all over the country for it because it is also part of the National Disc Golf Tour put on by the NZ Disc Golf Association. “It’s like golfers who go on a pro-tour – people travel all around the country playing every month,” says Dazz, who has been playing disc golf for about 20 years. “The sport has been around awhile but it’s only now that most cities have their own course.” So how does it work? Disc golf is played much like

traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc, or frisbee. A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target, which is the ‘hole’ – usually an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive throw from the spot where the previous throw has landed. Trees, shrubs and terrain changes provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. So essentially it shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it’s sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. But Dazz says the appeal for him is it is affordable and “good exercise out in the open”. You don’t pay a greens fee, you don’t need a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad ‘tee time’. And he says disc golf is more visual. “You can see the frisbee flying.” Dazz is looking forward to next weekend’s tournament – saying his club’s permanent base at McLaren Falls will be action-filled on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30. The public is welcome to view the competition from Pinoak Flat from 10am-4pm both days. See: www.facebook.com/Tauranga-Disc-Golf Merle Foster

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Tauranga man Ken Evans’ last ditch call to save the old city council building has been denied, and Tauranga City Council policy will be changed to prevent similar attempts in future. TCC this week unanimously denied Ken’s application for a referendum on the fate of the building. Even if it went ahead the referendum, which would cost ratepayers $151,000, wouldn’t be binding. Councillor Gail McIntosh says that after looking at all of the building on the council campus, reading the huge amount of paperwork on the issue, she has no doubt the building is not safe, it needs to be demolished – and the

sooner we do it the better. A significant number of engineers have agreed on the building’s demolition and the city council cannot even put its own staff in it. Over a long period of time the council enabled “anyone and everyone” to make input into the decision and all of the reports on the building are available for public reading. “It is not a topic for a referendum,” says Gail. “It seems the oddest thing to have a referendum on. If you have a referendum on that you could have a referendum on anything.” The contract to demolish the building is expected to be awarded this week.

Hotel surprise for councillors City councillors were surprised to hear this week that Tauranga’s Otemataha Trust and hotel owner and developer The Safari Group has for nearly a year been trying to build a hotel on the vacant council-owned carpark at the top of Devonport Rd. When trust spokesman Buddy Mikaere spoke to the council at the public forum this week, to remind the council to make a decision on selling the land – he was shocked to learn many of the city councillors had no knowledge of the proposal. The partners propose building an 80-room boutique hotel, 40-55 apartments and possible retail and public space on the land at the top of Devonport Rd. “We understood council were undertaking a commercial valuation of the site, but we have heard nothing back from this,” says Buddy. “From where we are sitting it looks like what actually is needed is for the

council to make a decision on whether that sale is going to go ahead and if so, to take it to market.” The development would be worth somewhere between $80 and $150 million depending on details, says Buddy. The Safari Group also made an offer for the council property in Durham St. “And I think they are just getting to the point where they think they are wasting their time in Tauranga,” says Buddy. Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless says he and possibly the new councillors new nothing about the proposal and will look into it. Speaking afterwards, Buddy says he’s shocked and amazed that councillors have not been made aware of the offer. “I can’t believe it. We have been dealing with the responsible staff for more than a year, and it hasn’t gone past them to the council,” says Buddy. “You can describe me as being disappointed.”

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Tauranga has been a hive of activity lately – I know because I’m lucky enough to be invited to various events and business openings in Tauranga. And recently there has been several. I don’t think this comes as a surprise as we see our population increasing and the drive in local economy. Figures released by Statistics New Zealand show the Bay saw a 7.7 per cent increase in GDP for the year to March, followed by six per cent in Auckland and 4.8 per cent in Otago. The national increase was 4.1 per cent. These figures make the Bay of Plenty the strongest performing regional economy. There is a great vibe here in Tauranga and the Bay, and we’ve seen a huge number of new businesses start here or relocate to Tauranga. Tauranga has become a place that people want to move to, not just for our lifestyle, but as a place to work and do business.

One opening I was invited to was the new downtown campus for Stellaris Private Training Establishment. The organisation was established in 2005 and since then it has built a reputation as a provider of quality Governance Education. The PTE specialises in business qualifications including the Diploma in Business and Strategy Level 7 and the Certificate in Governance Level 7, which is in the process of being upgraded to a Diploma at the request of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. It is great to see so many positive aspects of Tauranga and the range of services and opportunities on offer here. Also, I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Easter.

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Mark says there will a best-dressed competition for the dogs as well as food samples – again, for the dogs – and a free ball with every ticket sold. “We’ll be running three one-hour-and-a-half sessions: small dogs at 10am, medium and large dogs at 11.30am, and any size dogs from 1pm.” Tickets are $5 from Memorial Pool, Baywave Aquatic Centre, Greerton Aquatic Centre, or Papamoa Community Centre. For the sake of logistics, buying tickets before the event is strongly advised, although there will be door sales. Obviously, the swimming part is all about the dogs, but if some owners want to get in to help their furry friend out, that’s fine too. “People can get in if they want, although I daresay most won’t. Maybe keep your head above Ryan Wood water,” says Mark.

Road detour trialled through Te Puna A local road detour is being trialled around the State Highway 2 Te Puna roundabout construction area. The NZ Transport Agency says removing southbound light vehicles from the site will give the construction team better access

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Focus on SH2 this winter The Western Bay of Plenty road policing team will be out in force during the next five months as their winter action plan kicks up a gear. The programme runs from April 1 until August 31, and focuses predominately on the local state highway network – State Highway 2 north of Bethlehem, State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range, the Tauranga Eastern Link, and State Highway 33 to Rotorua. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says it’s something his team has been doing for five years. “It was brought about by a high crash risk on the Kaimai Range. All road safety partners got together to create an action plan, which included a high level of deployment and prevention activities. This was combined with engineering improvements by the New Zealand Transport Agency to the road,

and education. “It’s had a significant impact on State Highway 29. We’ve had a 60 per cent decrease in crashes over the years, which is a fantastic result.” Ian says the increased police presence will be focusing on a range of driving and vehicle-related matters, all with intention of keeping the road toll down. “There will be increased enforcement of speed, as well as drivers being breath-tested, checks on driver licences and vehicles standards – tyres, lights, windscreens, that sort of thing.” Ian says their priority highway now is State Highway 2 north between Bethlehem and Athenree. “We’re hoping for the same reduction in crashes on that route. The two issues with that roadway are distractions and intersection compliance. “We want to reduce fatalities and injuries. However, even crashes without injuries on our highways these days is likely to cause significant delays, which is inconveniencing to people.” Ryan Wood

Weekend of golf with the Carrus Open The best golfers from around the country are playing at Tauranga Golf Club course this weekend, as part of the Carrus Tauranga Open. Tournament director Chris McAlpine says the event has been very popular this year, and they’ve had to turn 20 people away. “There’s 120 golfers in the field, mostly without handicaps. Golfers with a two handicap or higher did not make the field. “We’ve also got four past winners of the open coming back as well.” The tournament is the final event of the Jennian Homes Charles Tour,

named for legendary New Zealand golfer Sir Bob Charles. The successful left-hander – who United States President Donald Trump considers to be our best golfer – opened the tournament on Wednesday with a Pro Am round. The Carrus Tauranga Open, now in its 10th year, is at the Tauranga golf course from April 19-23. Spectator entry is free.

Sir Bob Charles in town this week for the tournament. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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An honour and a privilege It was the day the Tauranga hairdresser sang for the forces’ sweetheart herself. “Vera just asked me if I knew any of her songs,” says Raewyn Fairweather. “And I told her: ‘Of course I do’.” To prove the point Raewyn launched into song, her favourite song of the time. “There’ll be blue birds over the white cliffs of Dover.” And Vera Lynn, the sparkle, the voice that lifted England’s spirits above the bombs, the mayhem, the blood and sacrifice of World War 2, just hummed along with Raewyn. “Tomorrow, just you wait and see.” Vera was a captive audience that day. She was under Raewyn’s salon cape at the time, being preened for a gig at Hamilton’s Founders Theatre. A shampoo, cut and set for the woman with a gentle smile and timeless songs. The songstress must have been impressed because Raewyn, who now lives at the Bayswater Retirement Village, was as good at singing as she was with a pair of scissors. “I knew all of the words to all of her songs. I used to sing them with my sister.” And apparently, the daughters of an Irish tenor were very good. But how did an international treasure end up at Raewyn’s on River Rd by the Fairfield Bridge in Hamilton? “Vera Lynn was touring New Zealand and I got a lovely letter from Vera Lynn’s manager

asking me to meet them at an Auckland hotel to discuss a visit to my salon.” And Vera, who has just turned 100, who is now a Dame and has just released a new album, lived up to her reputation as the girl next door. “She was very pleasant, very, very nice and a very down to earth person.” This was someone adored by the masses but who liked nothing more than to sew, garden, paint or cook. She had the common touch because she enjoyed common things. Raewyn remembers Vera Lynn bringing her daughter Virginia to the salon that day about half a century ago. “I asked her if she enjoyed her mother’s singing and she said it was dreadful because she had to listen to it every day.” Virginia was a teenager and probably preferred rock ‘n’ roll and Elvis. “I reminded her that her mother had a beautiful voice, a lovely powerful voice.” To read more about a local hairdresser’s recollection of a very personal encounter with the forces’ sweetheart, visit www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

Scissors and songs – hairdresser Raewyn Fairweather and her Vera Lynn encounter. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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Papamoa Park re-opening soon Recent rain is delaying the re-opening of the Poplar Lane access to the Papamoa Hills Park, which has been closed for logging since last October. The logging is completed and now the re-opening of the Poplar Lane access is depending on conditions – boggy ground caused by recent wet weather has delayed progress. Fulton Hogan and council contractors are committed to re-building the track as quickly as ground conditions allow. “A re-opening date will be announced when the track reinstatement is finished; we’re still hopeful that will be later this month,” says Bay of Plenty Regional Council land management officer Courtney Bell. A recent slip on the park will not impact on the reopening of the site, although it did cross a popular walking track – meaning slip material will now need to be cleared from the area. Access to the Papamoa Hills Park from Poplar Lane has remained closed all summer because there were more trees on the land that was originally calculated. It was originally expected to re-open mid-January Fulton Hogan has advised BOP Regional Council the timeframe for completion of their logging operation has been extended due to harvest quantities exceeding

An extended logging process and wet weather is delaying the re-opening of access to Papamoa Hills Park. pre-harvest calculations. “The main access track will be re-instated and a re-opening date set as soon as we regain access to the carpark and main track area, which is on land leased from Fulton Hogan,” says BOPRC Kaituna catchments manager Pim de Monchy. “Sometimes forestry contract harvesters tend to estimate at the low end so don’t disappoint the client when they come out with tonnage,” says Pim. “It’s a good things from a cashflow perspective for the owner of the forest, but it takes longer.”

Flooding data used for finding answers Recent Papamoa floods are providing the first opportunity in several years for engineers to calibrate the flood model for the changed landscape following the construction of the Tauranga Eastern Link, says New Zealand Transport Agency project manager Wayne Troughton. The TEL stormwater and flood control measures were constructed according to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s existing model. “We designed everything and

over-designed it,” says Wayne. Over time the regional council also repaired the stop banks, rebuilt the road and changed the drains, cleaned them out and made a whole lot of changes. “The regional council initiated a new model that was more detailed, but they needed to calibrate the model against a storm,” says Wayne. “Since that 2014 event there haven’t been any big storms to calibrate it against.” The flood from recent cyclones

Debbie and Cook mean the model can now be calibrated and engineers will be able to see where the issues are coming out. “We are working with them. Once we get the results from the model calibrated, see where the bottlenecks are, then there will be some discussions about what needs to be looked at going forward,” says Wayne. “Until we get that data back that we have been waiting for, for quite some time, we’re really flying blind.”

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Last week The Weekend Sun met Doug Attrill – a 93-year-old with a war story – how his ship got bombed, how a skirmish with a Japanese submarine contributed to the downfall of the notorious commander of the Japanese fleet, the man who masterminded Pearl Harbour. Doug’s story continues with an aerial attack on the HMNZS Moa, the corvette he served on.

An opportunity fashion parade and auction of ‘embellished art’ is happening next Thursday, April 27, in Te Puke. The show and auction is being presented by Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions and the Waipuna Hospice Shop Te Puke, with all proceeds going to the hospice. The event is at Te Puke RSA, with doors open at 6pm and the show starting 7pm. Tickets cost $15 each, from Waipuna Hospice Shop Te Puke, Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions members or Gift-rapt Te Puke.

Doug Attrill with a photo of the kill – a Japanese submarine. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

The day Doug dodged a bomb “A week later they got us.” The history books tell us it was “a force of Japanese Aichi D3A dive bombers from an aircraft carrier”. Doug, the man who was there, says: “No”. “I saw it, it was one low-flying bomber.” He also distinctly remembers seeing the 550lb bomb tumble from the sky, plough through the captain’s cabin and detonate in the bowels of the ship. “It was a helluva noise, enough to frighten the tripe out of you.” The explosion broke the Moa’s back, it listed sharply and sank by the bow within four minutes. Doug was out of there, but not on a fast camel. It wasn’t his time. “We were connected by hoses to an American oil barge – the Erskine M.Phelps at Tulago Harbour in the Solomons – and if that went up we would be lucky to get out of it.” Doug went overboard and swam for it. “Any swim felt like a long way to me.” Five ratings, five mates of Doug, died that day. “What will be will be – I have told you this before.” There’s that prickliness again. Or it’s a cover for some deep lingering sadness. “I knew those blokes well – we lived, laughed and fought together.” And if Doug’s war was hotting up, the heat was on, on the homefront too. “I was disgusted,” says wife Audrey. Doug’s navy stamps, the brotherhood branding, the tattoos on his arms. “Plymouth, England,” he says. “We all got them.” Audrey harrumphs. There’s the dagger and the snake, and the kiwi. Blue smudges that have lost definition with the years, but not the sentiment. “In loving memory of my dear Mum” is tattooed somewhere else. There’s another one on his leg and while out of sight, it’s not out of mind. “It’s the ugliest tattoo you have ever seen,” says Audrey. “It’s a picture of a girl and she didn’t have her

dress on that day,” explains Doug. A wee bit of the devil lurks in this man. Doug Attrill, the upstanding bank officer, fighter of fascism and tyranny, defender of freedom and rights, tattooed with what we presume is a naked lady. Who would have thought? Audrey hated the tats but loved the man. They were married at Ohakune. That was May 1, 1944, and 70 years later accounts for the congratulatory note from the Pope on their living room wall. “…prayers for the happiness of a Christian life together…” it says. “It’s more conclusive proof I am tolerable,” says Doug. After dodging the worst Hitler and Hirohito could throw at him, Doug got on. And he also got around. Taranaki Education Board in charge of bus services, assistant town clerk Te Awamutu, town clerk Woodville – the youngest in New Zealand at the time – secretary/treasurer of the King Country Electric Power Board and secretary/treasurer of Waikato Valley Authority. Eight years here, 10 years there, 18 years somewhere else. In fact the longest time he’s spent at one thing is the 30 years he’s been in retirement. “Thirty years,” he says, nodding his head in disbelief. Must have something to do with the petrol he runs on – the vegetable juice he keeps in the fridge. “I keep all of the water from the vegetables we cook and I drink a glass of it every day.” He shrugs. “Who knows?” He says he forgets things but gushes dates, places, names. And his hair. There’s follicle envy going on here. Ninety-three, just about 94 and a full head of wavy brown hair. No, not one grey one. So the day the fast camel does arrive, Doug Attrill’s locks will be flowing in the wind. And he will take what comes. This Anzac Day, April 25, ‘The Last Post’ will sound out across the land as the country stops and remembers. “Lest we forget.” And one of those memorial services will happen around the flag pole at the Carmel Country Estate Retirement Village mid-morning. More than 100 residents, family and friends will gather.

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Taking in the sights at speed It’s Tauranga’s first international marathon, and it’s hoped it could become a ‘must do’ attraction on the international running calendar. “The objective in working with the Tauranga City Council was always to showcase the region’s best spaces and places,” says race founder Aaron Carter of Total Sport. The 42km race will start and finish on The Strand with its spectacular harbour backdrop. It will meander round the Daisy Hardwick boardwalk on Waikareao Estuary then onto Mount Maunganui and the loop track. Runners will then take in the ocean along Marine Parade, through rural Matapihi, across a rail bridge and finish in the heart of the city’s bar and restaurant belt. “And critically, it’s about ensuring everyone who participates leaves saying: ‘Wow!’ That was an amazing experience and beyond everything I was expecting,” says Aaron. Organisers are aiming for 3000 participants across 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km options on October 7. “It’s about having enough people to shake the industry and let them know the Tauranga International Marathon has arrived,” says Aaron. The races will start at different locations and at different times to avoid congestion. Apart from its waterfront location, the course will

be flat, fast and fun. “For first-time runners, it will be an accessible new location. For experienced runners it will be a chance to stretch out on a stunning new waterside course.” The Tauranga International Marathon will be open to international participants and will be marketed through international running networks and channels, including expos. “In time, it could be as desirable to international runners as some of the other iconic marathon locations,” says Aaron. Years one to three will be about putting the event on the radar in Australia and further afield. “We aspire to create an event that captures people’s imaginations and sees them travelling a decent distance to be a part of it.” Total Sport has partnered up with ‘Live More Awesome’ – a non-profit charity dedicated to inspiring and finding help for people struggling with their mental health. “We strongly believe physical health can help support good mental health,” says Aaron. The first woman and man in the full marathon win $2000 each, second $1000 and third $500. The first woman and man in the half marathon each get $1000, second $500 and third $250. “That’s good prize money,” says Aaron. “So it’s very likely we’ll attract some of the best runners in New Zealand.” To find out more, see: www.facebook.com/ TaurangaInternationalMarathon/

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Bit of both at Phoenix Carpark

There’s been a compromise solution on the future of the Mount Maunganui CBD Phoenix Carpark. Some businessmen wanted the space retained as it is, just for parking. However the Tauranga City Council has decided there will be ‘multi-use.’ Some of the carpark will be kept for parking, while there will also be some green space developed. The council says there will be economic benefits because the redevelopment will provide a rest and recreation area to encourage people to stay longer in the CBD.

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Anzac service ahead of April 25 A special service is being offered ahead of Anzac Day to those in the community who may not be able to make it to a commemoration next Tuesday, April 25. Last year Mount Maunganui RSA chaplain Marie Gilpin saw a need to provide an Anzac Service for people who are no longer able to attend the dawn parade or civic services. And with the co-operation of the Mount Maunganui RSA, local musicians, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, and cadets, a service was provided to meet the needs of those who are no longer able to attend the Anzac civic service but still live independently. So again this year a service will be provided to cater to this very important sector of the local community. This service, which will replicate the Mount’s civic service, will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church from 10.30am tomorrow, April 22 – followed by light refreshments at the Mount Maunganui RSA. Transport will be provided by the RSA if required. And on April 23-24 Marie will also lead Anzac services for the local resthomes. To find out more, phone 07 575 4477.

Mia’s lesson to us all The day after Mia did a bunk, a low pressure system descended over our work pod. The mood became distinctly grey, heavy and cheerless. It was like there had been a death.

Mia is about two handfuls of white fluff – a choodle, a chihuahua-poodle cross. “She was my mother’s dog,” says Cayla-Fay Saunders. “But over time we bonded. She started following me around and sleeping on my bed.” Then came the realisation Mia liked Cayla more than Mum. And now there was another realisation, Mia was gone. Missing. With each passing day my colleague Cayla became increasingly despondent. The Cayla-Fay high volume of banter across and her the partition dried up. And beloved even a harmless ‘Good morning’ choodle or ‘How the hell are you’ brought Mia. her to the brink of tears. Mia the prissy but outdoorsy choodle – the bright white powder puff that chased lawnmowers and liked swimming, who was everyone’s friend, was gone. “She may have looked like a handbag-type looking dog but instinctively she was a farm dog.” And now Cayla, who won me over by sticking a “post-it” with a ‘Hi Hunter’ on my side of the partition when she arrived on the pod was testing my compassion. After all, it was just a dog. But she was grieving. “I just got more and more stressed and more and more upset,” says Cayla. “And I found it very hard to get on with things because I felt I should be out there looking under bushes, calling her name or posting flyers.” Was Mia dead, was she lying injured, had she been dog-napped or used as bait for a dog fight? Yep, Cayla was grieving. And she needn’t have been. Cayla expended a lot deep feelings and at least a

one-hour-long sob over that missing dog. And she needn’t have. There was also the fruitless wandering of neighbourhoods, of flyer drops, of crying ‘Mia’ into the days and nights, and of Facebooking. And it was all needless. Instead, one rainy afternoon Mia was found wandering in Pyes Pa and ended up in the Waikato. A kind person picked her up and checked a couple of neighbours to check if she was known. She wasn’t so Mia was packed up in a car and taken across the Kaimai Range. It is unclear why the people who found the dog did not hand it in or contact authorities earlier. “I suppose it comes down to best practice when a dog goes missing,” says Cayla. “And don’t get me wrong because I am so grateful to have her home. But if Mia had been taken to a vet, an SPCA or a council office they could have scanned her microchip and she could have been home within 24 hours. She had a collar on, but no tag. That’s my fault and I will see to it. But she was obviously a family dog and so every effort should be made to reunite it with that family. “And that could have been done easily. It was so frustrating and unnecessarily stressful.” Cayla says it’s unclear how long her dog was in the care of others but she believes at least four days. Western Bay of Plenty District Council animal services officer Peter Hrstich says if someone finds a dog, the best thing is to call the local council. “An animal services officer will collect it and scan it for a chip. “Then we can phone or mail the owner.” The system apparently works the majority of times. “And in the meantime the dog is well cared for in a council shelter,” says Peter. The council says one important thing for dog owners is to ensure their microchip information is held by council and their contacts are up-to-date. Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

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Neil Clarke - the longest serving Lion at his honours board.

If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, don’t get your feathers ruffled. Instead, head to the Tauranga Bird Club Show, hosting their annual show on April 29-30. The show will be held at the Mount Sports Centre at the corner on Maunganui and Hull Rd. Doors will be open from 1pm-5pm on April 29, and 8.30am-1pm on April 30. Tickets cost $3 per adult, $2 per child or $10 for the whole family, and pre-schoolers are free. Colouring competition entrants are free, just email: taurangashow@barons.co.nz

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The pride of the Lions It’s why Lions are Lions. To serve. It’s why Neil Clarke is a Lion. “Been a Lion since 1955,” the Mount Maunganui man says proudly. “I was one of 22 foundation members of the country’s very first Lions Club in Auckland.” Now 89, turning 90 later this year, Neil Clarke, Papal Knight, OBE, QSO and JP, is this country’s longest serving Lion. For 100 years internationally, Lions have been saving sight, feeding struggling families, providing life-saving vaccines to children and rebuilding communities devastated by disaster. Humanitarian support in many, many forms. And for 62 of those 100 years, Neil Clarke has been serving the server. “Wonderful environment to do community service and enjoy fellowship,” he says, while soaking up the sun and listening to National radio in his Bayswater Retirement Village villa. “Enormous satisfaction.” Neil could qualify as poster boy for the upcoming MD202 Lions Convention – the multi-districts 57th annual general here in Tauranga. The numbers are impressive. The convention takes in seven Lions Districts here in New Zealand, and Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and American Samoa – a catchment of 366 clubs and nearly 10,000 members. “But there will be 300 or 400 delegates at the Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre in Tauranga on April 28-30,” says conference chairman Alan Schofield. On Friday night there’ll be the flag ceremony – flags representing some the 200 countries in which Lions operate will be brought into the auditorium by Leos, the young Lions. And on Saturday the Lions will get down to business – business like a remit out of Waihi to raise a lot of money for the battle against diabetes. That’s a lot of money for a lot of people. Globally

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the Lions have set a goal of touching and improving the lives of 200 million people each year by 2121 – tripling the organisation’s humanitarian impact. But they’re also touching lives at home, like little Kylie Strongman. The toddler was someone quite special during Neil’s continuing long service with Lions. “She needed a kidney transplant, which had to be done in Australia. We held a phone-a-thon and raised $100,000 for the operation. Very satisfying.” There was also a flow-on effect, which raised another $100,000. “That money went to Starship Children’s’ Hospital.” That was 20 years ago during Neil’s 50-year service with the Paeroa Lions. “There were no Lions in Paeroa when we arrived. I was the foundation president and we ended up with the largest membership per capita of any Lions Club in New Zealand.” Sixty members in a little place like Paeroa. Neil is now a member of the Mount Maunganui Lions – and, as the country’s longest serving Lion he’s not as active as he used to be. “But I still pay my levies and they are very kind to me.” And this was a man who didn’t know what Lions were about when he was pulled into the club in 1955. “I knew they were a service club, but I didn’t know much more.” Those were the days a Lions Club had just one of everything – one butcher, one baker, one candlestick maker. “It was made for diversity, different people bringing different skillsets.” In Neil Clarke the club had an ambitious and very capable 25-year-old management diploma course graduate from State Advances. The rest is Lions history. And on the Sunday, April 28, the 300 or 400 delegates at the MD202 convention in Tauranga will remember past Lions and hold a re-dedication – a personal recommitment to all the good humanitarian Lions work still to be done.

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Free park and ride bus services will help ease traffic congestion at this year’s Anzac Day services in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. People wishing to attend Anzac services in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are encouraged to take a free Bayhopper bus, thanks to Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council. The aim of the free park and ride services is to ease traffic

volumes during the dawn and memorial services. Early-risers attending the Mount Maunganui dawn service at Mount Maunganui Cenotaph on April 25 can park at Club Mount Maunganui on Kawaka St. From there, buses will transport people to Mount Drury from 5am-5.50am and return after the service. For the Tauranga civic memorial service at Memorial Park, parking will be available in the Tauranga Boys’ College carpark off Devonport Rd. Buses will leave to

Memorial Park between 8am and 8.40am and return after the service. No additional parking will be provided at Memorial Park, however the above-ground carpark at Pak’nSave on Cameron Rd will be available for people attending the Anzac Day Civic Memorial Service. Car parking for mobility card holders only will be available outside the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. For more information, visit: www.baybus.co.nz or phone 0800 4 BAY BUS.

Annette King’s story of power and politics Labour Party stalwart Annette King is bringing her life in politics story to Tauranga. Next Wednesday, April 26, the MP for Rongotai and Chatham Islands will talk about her time in politics, the Helen Clark years and her retirement plans in an address at the Bob Owens Retirement Village. Annette is retiring from Parliament after more than 30 years. She says becoming Minister of Health, a

Free ANZAC Day Park and Ride Travel by bus to ANZAC Day services in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui on Tuesday, April 25th. A free Park and Ride service for the ANZAC dawn parade is available from Club Mount Maunganui on Kawaka Street, behind Blake Park to Maunganui Road, behind Mount Drury. Buses will depart from Kawaka Street between 5.00am and 5.50am, returning at the conclusion of the dawn service between 6.15am and 7.30am. In Tauranga a free Park and Ride service is available from Tauranga Boys’ College to Memorial Park between 8.00am and 8.40am, with buses returning immediately following the civic memorial service.

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role she held from 1999 to 2005, is the highlight of her political career because she came from a health background. And as health spokeswoman, King’s exchanges with Health Minister Jonathan Coleman became a feature of Parliament’s question time. Annette’s address is being held at the Village Centre at 10am next Wednesday, April 26.

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Inspiring tomorrow’s innovators A weird and wonderful machine on show at Bayfair these school holidays aims to inspire kids to build their own to enter in the Young Innovator Awards’ Intermediate Award. Tauranga man Richard Parker has built the ‘marvellous machine’ – which has been commissioned for the YiA Awards – from recycled materials. YiA project manager Stacey Jones says the YiA Intermediate Challenge this year is called ‘The Can Do Challenge’. “We ask local intermediate school students in teams of six to eight to build a complex machine to carry out a simple challenge; in this case to water a plant with a watering can.” YiA Intermediate Challenge applications are open now, with registrations closing May 2. Stacey says every team that enters will receive a custom-designed pegboard to build a Rube Goldberg machine, with up to 40 available. The machine is a deliberately complex contraption with a series of devices that perform simple tasks and are linked together to produce a domino effect – so activating one device triggers the next device in the sequence. Stacey says YiA is a joint initiative between Priority One Instep, Bluelab, WOODS and House of Science, focused on inspiring tomorrow’s innovators. “A workshop – with the

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location to be confirmed – to learn how to build this type of machine is on May 8. Students need to be part of a House of Science registered school to enter.” Richard says Rube Goldberg was a cartoonist who did cartoons of extremely complicated machines “that do things like turn the pages of your book”. At about three metres long, his ‘marvellous machine’ is designed for a minion who needs to water the plants while they are on holiday. There will also be a giant minion at the display, which is sponsored by Bayfair Shopping Centre. Richard’s machine is a triptych, with each of three panels individually framed. “In the rules, the kids get an extra five points for humour,” says Richard. “So I’ve used a lobster, a dishwashing liquid bottle, a can – it makes them think about recycling. “Their board will be one-third the size of mine.” The machine entered that is the most innovative, creative, accurate, complex and scientifically accurate will be crowned the winner of the YiA Intermediate Challenge, sponsored by Plus Group Horticulture, and receive a $1000 science field trip. The YiA’s ‘Marvellous Machine’ will be on show at Bayfair from April 24-29 from 10am-3pm, and from 1pm-3pm on April 25. There’s Junior and Senior award categories for secondary school students too. For more information, visit: yia.co.nz/machine This year’s YiA Awards judges include Nike’s innovation developer Wade Flannagan, who is travelling from Nike in Portland, the United States, for the event. He’s also speaking at the YiA Forum at Classic Flyers from 7.30-9.30pm on August 11. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

YIA 2016 winners from Mount Maunganui Intermediate Benjamin Lindsey, 12, and Sam Petersen, 12, with designer of the Rube Goldberg machine Richard Parker from Black Chilli Design. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Doing good can be good for you There are many paths to good volunteered through their WESTERN BAY health. But regardless of which we workplace, agreed that volunteering take, volunteering can help us. We VOLUNTEERING together strengthens relationships now know people who volunteer among colleagues. With Theo Ursum Volunteer WBOP centre manager feel better – physically, mentally Of people who have volunteered and emotionally. in the last 12 months, 96 per cent Volunteering can help with taking the next step in say volunteering enriches their sense of purpose in life. your career and give you the work experience you need. Now I think you can appreciate why people volunteer, Now recent research in America tells us volunteers because volunteering has untold benefits – even for are convinced their health is better because of the your personal health. Being a volunteer helps to make a things they do when they volunteer. It proves it again meaningful difference for you and the recipient. – doing good is good for you. Volunteering Bay of Plenty has been promoting Here are some amazing statistics from The United volunteering for more than 10 years with much success Health Group study. Seventy-eight per cent of people for volunteers from all walks of life. It has got more than who volunteered in the last 12 months say volunteering 100 voluntary roles that need to be filled at any one lowers their stress levels. time on our online database. We support more than Eighty-one per cent of employed volunteers, who 100 organisations in the Bay – and we’re growing!

Agency to receive $10,000 in government funding A Tauranga agency devoted to giving young people a voice in their community is set to receive $10,000 in government funding. Tauranga Youth Development Team will form a working group of

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Sweet 70th anniversary for honey dynasty Rheumatism and a desire to put the frighteners up some noisy partygoers played a big part in establishing one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest family honey businesses.

“Dad decided to get a few hives and subject himself to stings while he looked after them, and sure enough he found the stings did help him with his joints,” says Neil. The cheesemaker and boiler operator-turnedbackyard beekeeper soon learned beehives could also have a positive effect keeping other unwelcome ailments away.

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The well-known Mossop’s Honey Shoppe at Tauriko has been on the same site since 1961. Mossop’s Honey celebrates 70 years this autumn. Its roots started on the other side of the Kaimai Range, migrated across to the Bay, and now have hives spread throughout the central North Island and East Coast. Back in 1947 Neil Mossop’s father Ron, who worked at Waharoa dairy factory, had heard about the positive effect on rheumatism that bee stings could have thanks to the venom’s ability to ease inflammation of joints. Ron was well ahead of his time, with researchers only today starting to learn more about how the venom increases anti-inflammatory hormones in the body.

“It was the days of the 6 o’clock swill, when people would drink as much as they could and then pile out of the pub, continuing to drink at home. We had a bunch of rowdy people who would always congregate at the end of our street once the pubs shut. Dad asked a beekeeper if he could put a few hives there – it soon dealt to the noisy parties!” Ron’s passion for beekeeping grew and he leapt at the opportunity in the early-1950s to buy 800 hives off a Te Aroha beekeeper. “In those days that was a lot of hives, enough to be a full-time business and he bought the lot for 22 shillings and sixpence.” Today a single hive can be worth up to $1000. Most honey collected then was predominately pasture-based, but Ron’s passion for variety and innovation shone through when he tracked down the source of a sweet tasting, lightcoloured honey that had appeared The classic Comb honey is still a popular favourite. in his hives. “They followed the bees right up into the top of the Kaimai Range to find the source, which turned out to be Tawari. It’s less common today, but the Tawari tree had a flower that yielded this beautiful butterscotchtype honey.”

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During those early years Ron worked hard building relationships with landowners and farmers through the Waikato, running hives in return for a generous supply of honey. In today’s increasingly competitive honey industry it is a tradition Neil and Wendy continue, along with making hive rental payments that provides valuable income for farmers on some of the tough hill country around the East Coast and central North Island. Ron had also been retailing Mossop’s Honey around shops in the region, and in 1961 the family opened their store on the site they continue to occupy today at Tauriko. ...continued

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Manuka honey’s benefits now in skincare range better understood,” she says. Wendy and Neil recount the many challenges the business has faced during the years, from the Whakatane earthquake, to the vine disease Psa-V in kiwifruit – but perhaps the biggest one was learning varroa had infected New Zealand beehives in April 2000. “At one stage all beekeepers in the North Island were going to have to burn their hives, but fortunately that did not eventuate. “Meantime, we have learned to manage it, although it has come at significant extra cost,” says Wendy. The family also dealt with the loss of their iconic store to arson attack in 2008, doubly painful as it had been the Mossop family home. Rebuilding it with a fresh new image has played a big role in giving the Mossop brand a new look and created even stronger interest in the busy state highway shop. By Richard Rennie

Duane, Wendy and Ryan Mossop with some of the company’s popular honeys. continued...

Ever innovative, Neil, like his father Ron, was also the first beekeeper in New Zealand to commercially provide hives for kiwifruit pollination, moving eight or nine hives at a time around on his Ford V8 truck. He was a pioneer working with the families who planted the first kiwifruit in the Bay of Plenty.

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“Today, we cart 400-450 hives at a time on a 44 tonne truck, travelling and returning in a day to places Dad would have stayed overnight at, given how rough the roads and routes were back then,” says Neil. These days kiwifruit pollination is still an important part of the business, but not as significant given honey’s increasing value. Those honey sales expanded well in the 1980s, after Neil and Wendy bought the business from Ron in 1981. This also included their first exports. “Hong Kong was relatively easy to export to in those days and today we export to 10 countries with Asia and the United States really strong market for us,” says Wendy. Their pioneering ventures continued as the Mossop’s closely followed early research on Manuka honey done by the late Professor Peter Molan at Waikato University. “Until then field honey and Tawari were the main honey types; Manuka was really a bit of an unknown, seen as a bit different,” says Neil. A group of beekeepers, however, saw Manuka’s potential – forming the

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We will remember Last year’s dawn service at Mount Maunganui. Inset: Last year’s service at Memorial Park in Tauranga.

Thousands of Bay of Plenty residents will wake in darkness and head to Anzac parades and services next Tuesday, April 25, to remember those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy today. Anzac Day commemorations will be held around the Western Bay of Plenty from about 6am onwards, to honour the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli 102 years ago but also to pay tribute to servicemen and women who have contributed to the wars and conflicts around the world since World War 1. This year on April 25, dawn and memorial services will be held in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Te Puke, Katikati, Omokoroa, Waihi Beach and Maketu. Tauranga RSA The Tauranga RSA’s dawn parade will be at the Tauranga RSA cenotaph, at 1237 Cameron Rd, with the service commencing 6am on April 25. Assemble at 5.45am on Hayes Ave, the march off is 5.55am. There is no wet weather contingency plan for this parade. Memorial Park The Tauranga Civic Memorial Service starts 9am, April 25, at Memorial Park. Groups wishing to march in the parade please assemble by 8.30am next to the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. A free park and ride service will be available from Tauranga Boys’ College to Memorial Park between 8am and 8.40am, with returning buses immediately following the Civic Memorial Service. All park and ride buses are accessible for the mobility impaired. Carparking will be available at Tauranga Boys’ College carpark off Devonport Rd, with marshals on-site to assist people with making their way to buses. No additional parking will be provided at Memorial Park, but Pak’nSave has made their aboveground carpark available. Carparking for mobility card-holders only will be available outside Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Organisations or groups wanting to lay a wreath during the service need to, in advance, email: michaela.blackman@tauranga.govt.nz In wet weather, the Civic Memorial Service will be held in the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. No parade will take place in this instance. See more at: www.tauranga.govt.nz Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui’s dawn parade is at the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph. Assemble at Mount Drury

Reserve at 5.45am for march off at 5.55am. Service starts 6am. A free park and ride service for the dawn parade will be available from Kawaka St behind Blake Park to Maunganui Rd behind Mount Drury. Buses will depart from Kawaka St between 5am and 5.50am, returning at the end of the dawn service between 6.15am and 7.30am. For the 9.30am Memorial Service at Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, assemble at Mount Drury Reserve at 9.15am for the march off at 9.25am. Road closures will be in place on Marine Parade between Commons and Banks avenues from 5.55am to 7am and from 9.25am to 11am on April 25. In adverse weather, the memorial service will be held at the Mount RSA clubrooms. Pyes Pa A remembrance service will be held at Pyes Pa cemetery, 403 Pyes Pa Rd, from 10.30am. Te Puke A memorial service at Te Puke War Memorial Hall, at 130 Jellicoe St, starts at 10.30am. Those who want to march from Te Puke Post office can fall in at 10.10am. Katikati Katikati’s Dawn Service will be at Katikati Memorial Square, Main St, in the centre of town from 6am. Assemble from 5.45am. The memorial service at Katikati Memorial Square starts 11am. For those wanting to march in the Civic Parade, assemble at Uretara Domain at 10am for a 10.30am march through the main street to Memorial Square. Veterans unable to march the full distance can join in at the Talisman Hotel. The 11am service will be followed by wreath laying and a refreshments and afternoon of fellowship at Katikati RSA & Citizens Club, corner of Henry Rd and SH2, immediately following the service. Omokoroa Omokoroa’s dawn service is at Crapp Reserve at 6am, followed by Milo and Anzac biscuits on-site. A community commemoration at Omokoroa Point School starts 11am, followed by wreath-laying at the school flagpole, then a sausage sizzle and refreshments. Waihi Beach The Waihi Beach Dawn Service starts 6am at Waihi Beach Memorial RSA, 99 Beach Rd. Maketu Maketu’s dawn service is 6am at the Village Green, where the Anzac memorial stands.

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Going down the gluten-free road For this week’s recipe, I thought I’d go down the gluten-free route. We tend to think gluten-free is a modern phenomenon closely related to food processing’s massive over-reliance on flour and flour products. To some extent this is true, flour is being added less for what it can do and more as a packer because it’s cheap. After all, who would check to see the flour content of icing sugar, it shouldn’t be there but sometimes it is.

This cake uses polenta instead of wheat flour, which gives it a wonderful almost nutty flavour and a delicious lemony zing. Eat it as is or with some natural yoghurt. Or if you can find it, some, New Zealand buffalo milk yoghurt. Remember, it’s all about the taste.

Polenta, almond and lemon cake Ingredients 450g unsalted butter 450g caster sugar 450g ground almonds 2 tsp vanilla essence

6 eggs Grated zest of 5 lemons Juice of 2 lemons 225g polenta flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Method Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Butter and flour a 30cm cake tin. Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and light, stir in the ground almonds then beat in eggs, one at a time. Gently fold in all of the other ingredients and spoon into cake tins. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-90 minutes, or until set. The cake will be a deep brown on top.

Country of origin labelling a step closer Bay of Plenty residents – along with fellow Kiwis – are one step closer to being able to identify exactly where the fruit and vegetables they purchase are from. The Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill passed its first reading in Parliament this month – and Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin is delighted the bill has cleared this hurdle. “Consumers have the right to know where their food comes from. Without this information it’s very difficult for them to make informed choices,” says Sue. “It’s what the majority of us want.” Consumer NZ’s recent survey with Horticulture New Zealand revealed 71 per cent of New

Zealanders wanted mandatory country of origin labelling for fruit and vegetables. Nine per cent didn’t support mandatory labelling. The survey also showed the existing voluntary approach to labelling wasn’t giving consumers the facts they needed to make informed choices. Sixty-five per cent of shoppers said they looked for labelling information when buying fresh fruit but less than one-third – or 32 per cent – always found it. Even fewer – at 29 per cent –always found labelling information when buying fresh vegetables. The bill requires all single component foods to display their country of origin. This includes packaged and unpackaged foods. Consumer NZ urges consumers and other interested parties to have their say on the bill at select committee stage.

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A school trip to learn and play It’ll be an intrepid trip, a bunch of college kids with no parents and no worries.

The trip isn’t just to help the community, but it will also help teach the students important life lessons, and it’ll teach them fast. “It’s all just big fun and joy, and a big eye-opener for a lot of kids going,” says Phoebe. “We won’t have mum and dad and we have to buy our own food, make sure we

don’t go over-budget and just learning to fend for ourselves. “The first week will probably be the hardest.” Well, Phoebe says they won’t entirely be on their own. A dean from the school will accompany them, to keep them safe and out of trouble.

But what sounds like a summer holiday is actually a mission to help the kids. Mount Maunganui College student Phoebe Cayla-Fay Saunders Watton and 10 fellow students will be boarding a plane to Peru in September and staying for three weeks, all to help the local community. Phoebe says they’ll be mostly there to help the kids, but there’ll be time for a little fun for them too. “We’re going over there to help out local communities,” says Phoebe. “We’re going over to teach the local children basic English and maths and to just give them an insight of what learning is and play some sports with them and just teach them basic stuff that they haven’t been taught before.” And between the lessons and the sports, Phoebe says the MMC kids will take some time to trek up Machu Picchu. When in South America, you can’t not. “I’m really excited to go to Machu Picchu because we are going to do that as well, and to look at all of their local markets and the clothing that they wear Mount Maunganui College students Phoebe Watton, Naish Wylie, Anthena Tak, Samuel and that kind of stuff.” Taylor, Tukaerea Rautangata, Mariana Powell, Isabella Mariano, and Leah Hoskins.

Maps making travel easy Gone are the days of turning up to your hotel and wandering for two hours to find the local supermarket. Google Maps has made travel easier to predict and more accessible. Once you’ve booked your hotel room, you can punch the address into Google Maps and scan the area for the closest food outlets, shopping malls, pizza place, supermarket and more.

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With the Google Maps phone app, users can also download maps and routes when they are connected to the internet, meaning the maps are saved for offline use, saving precious data when travelling overseas. Google Street View can also help familiarise you with what the local surroundings will look like and help you identify important landmarks to help you not get lost. In an age of technology, the paper map is all but dead.

Make the most of it! If you’re heading out of town with the midgets for the second week of school holidays, there are ways to keep things stressfree and simple. Experts at Cheapflights.co.nz have some top planning tips to make the most of the break. Delegate the research. Let the kids discover and invest in the holiday early by finding out what works for them as a holiday – adventure, activity, beach – and exploring destinations on the net. Look beyond hotels to rental holiday homes. They are better value in school holidays and can more easily accommodate the whole brood. The temperate weather means most destinations are up for debate – so choose your holiday spot based on what you’d like to do.

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Stand up to falls A month-long campaign is focusing on the leading cause of injury and incapacitation to the elderly. The national April Falls campaign – Stand up to falls – is highlighting the damage that falls do and how people can reduce the likelihood of suffering one. Falls cause serious harm, with the most common injury being a hip fracture. Of those who suffer a hip fracture nearly 20 per cent will die within a year; almost half will require long-term care, and half will require help with daily living. Tauranga resident and former healthcare assistant Glennis Sowry suffered a fall recently and wants to raise awareness of the issue for elderly people. “I worked at Tauranga Hospital for around 15 years so I saw firsthand how harmful falls can be,” says Glennis. “During that time I cared for many people who suffered falls.” For Glennis, now in her 70s, this is her first falls-related injury – fracturing her femur – but she says she’ll be out tramping and ballroom dancing again as soon as possible. “I like to keep active, going to the gym, tramping, playing croquet and ballroom dancing. “It’s important to exercise because otherwise older people don’t walk so smoothly or easily which can lead to falls.” More than half of all falls experienced by older people occur at home. Falls are

Tauranga resident Glennis Sowry wants to raise awareness about fall prevention.

the main reason older people lose their independence and confidence, which in turn can increase the likelihood of falling again. And this year, one-in-three people aged 65-plus and one-in-two people aged 80-plus will have a fall, with the most serious injuries resulting from falls being fractures and head injuries, with hip fractures being the most common. Many falls can be prevented by addressing underlying health conditions or problems with strength, balance or mobility. The advice for those concerned about falls is not to wait until you have a fall; talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist today about ways to minimise your risk. For more information, visit: www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/ reducing-harm-from-falls/april-falls/april-falls-2017

Whooping cough rise prompts reminder Whooping cough notifications rose across the Bay of Plenty last year – and already in 2017 small children in the region have been admitted to hospital. Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service was notified of 95 people with whooping cough in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts in 2016, up from 34 in 2015. Last year 10 cases were babies aged one year and under – who are most at risk of complication – and 11 were children aged one-to-four years old. Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service’s medical officer of health, Dr Phil Shoemack says 2017 isn’t off to a good start with six cases notified already, two of these in babies. “Whooping cough can be a very serious disease for babies, often requiring intensive hospital

treatment,” says Phil. To protect our most vulnerable, everyone needs to be aware of the importance of immunisation against whooping cough. Pregnant women should be immunised against whooping cough between 28 and 38 weeks during each pregnancy. Babies need to receive their first dose of vaccine on time at six weeks. Everyone else should check with their family practice they are up-to-date with their immunisations. The most effective way to protect babies from birth is to vaccinate the mother during pregnancy so antibodies are passed on to the baby. These antibodies will help reduce the likelihood of the baby becoming ill with whooping cough before their first immunisation at six weeks. “With school and kindergarten reopening for the New Year I strongly recommend checking your family is up-to-date with all immunisations,” says Phil. “Whooping cough is a

preventable disease. Immunisation for whooping cough is part of the routine free childhood immunisation programme and is also free for pregnant women. Phil says if a scheduled immunisation has been missed, or you are unsure whether a family member is immunised, contact your family doctor or practice nurse. “It’s never too late to catch up.” Whooping cough is a highly infectious and distressing illness caused by bacteria spread through the community by coughing and sneezing in the same way as colds and influenza. Symptoms start with a runny nose, fever and dry cough. Coughing gets worse during the next few weeks developing into attacks of coughing and sometimes vomiting. The ‘whoop’ sound occurs as a baby draws a breath after a long coughing attack. Babies under one year are most at risk of serious complications from the illness. Or phone the Immunisation Advisory Centre toll-free phone line 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 863).

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Manganese: An essential trace mineral Manganese is often confused with magnesium. Magnesium is a major mineral needed in larger amounts while manganese is an essential trace mineral needed in tiny amounts – about 3mg daily. We get manganese from whole grains, nuts, legumes, shellfish and tea. Every good multivitamin should include chelated manganese in its mineral complex. Somewhere between 1mg and 2mg per day is ideal along with copper and zinc. The most important role of manganese is in the creation of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase – known as SOD – needed to combat the superoxide radical produced from energy metabolism. If left unchecked, superoxide leads to cell damage and the formation of disease. One example is osteoarthritis. If manganese superoxide dismutase – with zinc and copper – are low, insufficient SOD is formed in joint tissue, leading to higher levels of superoxide. This can damage chondrocyte cells that secrete and maintain cartilage. SOD dismantles

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it” – ANDY ROONEY. This quote is a reminder to me to periodically check in on where my focus is and what I am working towards. It’s important to have a vision, to have goals. However, it is equally important to look at how we are achieving those goals. Some questions to ask yourself might be: What is important to me? What is the purpose of doing

Getting the kids puffed and healthy Having healthy habits in childhood – being active and having a varied and nutritionally balanced diet – is important for long term health outcomes, well into adulthood. A lack of regular activity and high body fat in children has been shown in studies to cause a range of physical, social and mental health problems. There are plenty of ways to help your children get active, including limiting screen time, using active transport such as walking and cycling.

these free radicals before they can cause cartilage damage. This is why taking a good multi-mineral/multiantioxidant formula is important for joint health. Our mitochondria are our tiny cell engines that change food energy into the energy our bodies need. By doing so, superoxide is constantly being produced. Many experts believe the unchecked damage from superoxide in mitochondria is central to many diseases and premature aging. If we have sufficient SOD this dismantles superoxide to prevent free radical damage to mitochondria. People take supplements for all sorts of reasons. To me, the number one reason is to protect our cells from free radical damage. This is why a well formulated multivitamin should have the trace minerals including manganese. Let’s face it, aging is bad enough. Even worse is premature aging. For more information, give me a call or email: john@ abundant.co.nz. You can read back issues 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

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New women’s cancer group A women’s cancer exercise group is starting up in Katikati next month. From May 4, and running on Thursdays from 9.15am, the group will offer fun exercises for all ages and abilities, with a morning tea provided afterwards. Entry is a $2 donation to help cover group costs. For more information, call Suzzane on 022 3199100 or email: suzzane@y7mail.com

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Friday 21 April 2017

Achieving 20/20 vision The professional team at Visique Greerton Optometrists want Bay of Plenty residents who are fed up with wearing glasses or contact lenses to know there’s another way to achieve clear vision without laser eye surgery.

Visique Greerton optometrist Keith Miller says orthokeratology, or Ortho-K for short, is the only non-surgical procedure that can give people 20/20 vision without the use of correcting lenses during the day. “It is a revolutionary therapy which involves the use of specially crafted high-tech contact lenses worn overnight to gently reshape your cornea while you sleep. Because the corneal reshaping effect is temporary, little risk is involved.” Ortho-K is commonly used to treat myopia, or short-sightedness. It can also be used to treat hyperopia, which is long-sightedness, astigmatism, which is unequal focus, or presbyopia – which is

farsightedness experienced after the age 40. “Children and young adults who want to be glasses-free, but are too young for laser eye surgery or are not good candidates for refractive surgery for other reasons, including dry eyes, are often good candidates for Ortho-K,” says Keith. He says people who participate in contact sports or work in dusty environments that can pose problems for contact lens wear can also be good candidates. “At Visique Greerton Optometrists, we believe it’s important to consider not only the remediation of any eyesight difficulties, but also the benefits of prevention, protection and enhancement of your entire visual system in order to improve all aspects of visual performance. “When you visit us, you’ll get a comprehensive eye exam and professional advice tailored to your specific needs. “Come on in and experience the Visique difference, we’d love to see you.”

Autumn makes it presence felt If you’d like to knit or crochet So much has already been and think you have time written about rain and between now and the end of cyclones so I will not add to June, get in touch and I will put you in the right direction. that, except to say – in the As Greerton Village Mainstreet is a not-for-profit grand scheme of things we do seem to have organisation, we’re always looking for sponsors for slightly dodged a bullet. our events and promotions – and, indeed, there are I, like many others, do enjoy seeing the change of seasons, the trees that take on the autumn hues, and the cooler-but-oh-so clear mornings and evenings, which makes me start to think about winter and winter woollies. Winter in Greerton Village can only mean one thing – yarn bombing. I look forward to seeing the work many knitters and crocheters are busy creating right now, under the watchful eye of our yarn bomb coordinator Carol Power. This year the yarn bombing has a new slant, which involves fundraising for many local charities and not-for-profit groups including – but not limited too – St John Ambulance, the SPCA, Assistance Dogs NZ, Cancer Society, Deaf Aotearoa, Motor Neurone Association, Greerton Village Kindy, the Multicultural Society, Stroke Foundation, Waipuna Hospice and many more. The idea is the public will vote by gold coin donation for their favourite yarn-bombed tree – and charity – and the funds will be distributed among all charities. This is Carol’s idea, to really connect with the community while helping raise funds for groups in our community. Another addition to the yarn bombing will be activity sheets kids can complete by following the ‘tree trail’ – involving youth in this iconic Greerton Village event.

opportunities to sponsor a tree yarn bombing this year. Please contact me as below. Finally, autumn is a fabulous time to come out to Greerton Village for a visit, enjoy our wide range of retail offerings, cafes and parks, friendly service, free carparking and so much more. Yatton Park is lovely right now! For further information, contact Sally on 07 571 6347 or email: office@greertonvillage.org.nz

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Aquinas College students Nic Butler, Molly Thornton, Lilli Scott, Laura Saunders and Aileen Harwood.

Celebrating and thanking our student volunteers This year Volunteering Bay of Plenty is acknowledging the valued contribution of student volunteers during Student Volunteer Week from May 1-7. Volunteering Bay of Plenty general manager Theo Ursum says Student Volunteer Week is a valuable chance to recognise the large student volunteering population in New Zealand, and to encourage more students to get involved in volunteering. “Throughout SVW, students, educational institutions, and volunteer¬ involving organisations celebrate the critical impact student volunteers have within their communities.” Theo says student volunteers are appreciated, mobilised, motivated and encouraged during this week. “We also take this time to explore specific benefits and issues around being a student volunteer in NZ. “Volunteering can provide a meaningful and enriching experience for student volunteers, and

often provides valuable educational or work insights and opportunities. “Some organisations may find that students continue to volunteer well beyond the initial investment; and that by investing in student volunteers, we’re investing in the future.” Volunteer BOP is hosting its inaugural Student Volunteer Award Night on May 1 at Aquinas College Sports Centre in Pyes Pa from 4.30pm-6.30pm. The night will celebrate and thank students who have volunteered to help not-for-profit organisations with their projects. There will be guest speakers to talk about how building relationships with communities can help youth workers gain relevant skills, says Theo. “Topics will include depression and anxiety among youth and anecdotal evidence will be presented to show how becoming a volunteer can help with overcoming these all too common mental health challenges.” Theo says Aquinas College students have a great outlook on volunteering and how it can impact the community in a positive way. Mikaere Smith from Aquinas College says Mother Teresa’s quote: “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love” is the AC Army’s mantra. “Volunteering gives us an opportunity to be able to do these things. It generally comes at very little financial cost and allows us to share our gifts and talents with others so that we can use them to make someone’s life that little bit more. “We are looking forward to showcasing youth volunteers because the effectiveness of any service organisation too often relies on the more experienced or seasoned members of our community and we’d like to help Volunteering BOP change and reshape this image and practice. “Volunteering BOP does a fantastic job in bringing our community together bridging the generations and works hard at empowering our community, both the volunteers and the people being helped as well as its environmentally sustainable support for community projects.” Volunteering BOP has opened the nominations to schools and non-for-profit clubs so people can vote for their favourite student volunteer. Nomination categories include the Above and Beyond Student Volunteer Award, Illumination Student Volunteer of the Year Award, Innovative Student Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Rookie Student Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations close Monday, April 17. Theo says Volunteer BOP looks forward to seeing all of the student volunteers at the awards and hopes this will become a yearly event. “It’s very important to showcase projects the youth have been working on.” Email: teams@volbop.org.nz to submit a nomination or call 07 571 3714 for more information.

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Growing up in the maimai The air was still. The only thing you could hear was dew dropping from the reeds and mud burping air in the mangroves – and the dog’s tail just slowly wagging, ever so quietly awaiting the same anticipation and excitement as I was.

Then comes the fast flapping of wings taking off from the water and the blast of shot leaving the gun barrel and flying into the air. The sound reverberating around the valley. The dog starts jumping all over me, covering me with dribble and mud, while I try to steady him in the punt. He wants out to retrieve the duck. I wait for Dad to give the okay, then he’s off like a shot – excuse the pun – and I’m left waiting to see what he brings back. Ahead of the new game bird hunting season starting on May 6, I’m sharing my first childhood duck shooting trip. Opening morning with dad – who only had one daughter to share the experience with. But he’ll do this for the next umpteen years – and both of us will thoroughly enjoy it and never forget it. It actually starts about 3am, when Mum gets out of bed and cooks Dad bacon and eggs. Me – I’m force-fed spaghetti on toast, because it’s going to be a long morning. Dad and I are in camo gear – and mum dishes out the balaclavas. Dad and Mum pack up the old Landcruiser – and ‘Chief ’ the retriever gets a decent piece of dog roll before being thrown on the back. We don’t want him too hungry on the job. Mum waves goodbye – and we drive away in darkness for about 30 minutes, down some winding backroads, then onto paddocks and through some trees and park quietly in scrub. All lights are turned off and we gather our gear in darkness. And silence. It’s a must from here on in. We then walk through – what felt like at the time for little legs – kilometres of reeds, then mangroves to reach our maimai perched on the edge of the river. There’s a few squawks from shags but nothing really moves apart from a few plops in the water, Dad says, “Must be mullet jumping”. Fishing after hunting maybe? Dad sets up above us in a self-

The new game bird hunting season gets underway on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Photo: Jeanette Nee. constructed tower made of tea tree. Me and the dog get put in the punt – so we’ll be fine as the tide rises – and we’ll eventually be at Dad’s height! Dad had hoped for drizzly weather to bring in the ducks. It’s fine. Not ideal. But we’re here. And we wait…until opening morning begins after 6am. And still we wait… until we hear the flutter of wings down to the water near us, entering with a splash and a few quacks. Then we – in the punt – wait some more, until they feel uneasy and set about flying off. Meanwhile Dad is hugging into the butt of the gun, leaning into position, ready for the perfect shot. Me and the dog are so quiet and still. This is the part when you’re not even allowed to look at the packet of chips Mum sent with you if you’re hungry – because the rustle alone of picking them up to open them will give the ducks an advantage. The ducks fly upwards, and fires and the first words – usually swear words – go up after hours of muted tranquillity. And the dog is let off. He does return with a duck – dad makes sure it’s dead. Then I get to hold onto it in the punt as well – as long as it’s away from the dog, which is chained up again.

There’s a bit of banter and ‘woohoos’. We’re allowed to open the chips, have a sandwich and a drink of tea from a hot flask – even with a bit of mud on our hands. Then we all settle our nerves and quieten down ready for the next round. Too many kids and adults – who are not hunters, not from a farm, or not keen on the outdoors – this would morning would sound like the worst way to spend the dawn of a weekend. To me it was one of the most fun things I’d ever done. I loved every minute of it! The ducks, the dog, the mud, and being with Dad. We’d arrive home in daylight to another hot meal. Mum would take the ducks and pull the feathers off and gut them. That smell I remember I didn’t like too much, but they were on the dinner table that night. Nothing was wasted. And Dad and I would gear up for morning two, by cleaning and oiling guns on the lounge floor. It is an activity that brings my childhood back to me every time I think of it. When weekends were full of freedom and early mornings were bathed in bliss. Merle Foster

Friday 21 April 2017

Three-shots only for game bird hunting Game bird hunters are now restricting the number of shots they can use during the new game bird hunting season starting Saturday, May 6, 2017. A three-shot rule requires hunters to plug their shotguns so the gun holds no more than three shots in total.

Friday 21 April 2017

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Tauranga’s Techweek 2017 The Bay of Plenty’s young innovators and businesspeople can discover new opportunities and learn about the latest technologies changing the shape of the near future, as part of a national festival of technology in May. Techweek Tauranga’s events, on May 6-14, are part of the region’s Digital Enablement Project, which aims to digitally upskill youth

and small business owners, as well as encourage founders to launch new ventures in Western Bay of Plenty. Local innovators, business owners and young people can connect with like-minded people, discover new opportunities, and learn about the latest technologies. Venture Centre co-founder Jo Allum says Tauranga’s Techweek events will accelerate awareness of the Digital Enablement Project they are implementing.

Codebrite students Beau Woods, 10, Emma Rakoia, 9, and Alisa Renz, 10. “The DEP project goal is to ensure that everyone across Western Bay of Plenty has the opportunity to access and benefit from digital technologies. “Techweek Tauranga’s events are a great platform to launch the project and represents the first step towards achieving this goal. The events serve the same customers as the DEP project as a whole – youth, small business owners and startup founders.” Techweek national director Jennifer Clamp says the aim of Techweek is “amplifying the inspiring technology, innovation and design thinking that’s thriving across New Zealand”. Techweek Tauranga events include the free Mashup weekend event for youth on May 6-7, which delivers a unique learn-by-doing experience for school-aged entrepreneurs. Talking Tech Everywhere on May 7 involves a podcast road-trip from Auckland to Wellington, calling in on the North Island’s tech hubs and sharing their stories including those from Mashup in Tauranga. The Design Thinking Meetup on May 9 encourages businesspeople to bring their ideas to the ideation session so local design-thinking gurus can put on their thinking caps and discuss the best way to bring their ideas to life. Bay of Plenty business people will have the opportunity to discover the latest innovative technology that could transform their business and underpin its growth at the Technology for Smarter Business Expo on May 10. People can also experience a Co-working Day on May 11, as well as the Tauranga Web Meet-up for professionals working in the web industry, including designers, developers, analysts, business owners and project managers. The Digitally Empowering People event to launch the Digital Enablement Plan is also on May 11, with special guest Ross Young from Google New Zealand. Ross will present Google’s contribution to upskilling small business owners in the Bay alongside three local businesses, which will present their experience using technology to grow their business at Toi Tauranga Art Gallery. Celebratech on May 12 is the Tauranga Techweek finale event at Toi Ohomai’s Windermere campus. For more information about Techweek on May 6-14, visit: techweek.co.nz

New learning website for kids If the kids are already getting fidgety these school holidays, a new, free video-based learning website might be just the solution. MindLabKids.com is the brainchild of The Mind Lab by Unitec – powered by Spark. The free platform enables children aged five-12 to discover science and technology, learning ways to experiment and collaborate with like-minded children from the comfort of their own homes. General manager Fee McLeod says they’ve taught more than 100,000 children at The Mind Lab in the last three years and have observed kids are often disappointed when they have to leave the labs. “They want to know and understand more, and take their Mind Lab experience home with them,” says Fee McLeod, General Manager of by Unitec. “We’ve listened to kids and parents alike and we’re thrilled to present MindLabKids.com – a free platform which offers a wide range of home-friendly challenges and experiments that are every bit as exciting and educational as those conquered in our labs.” To find out more, visit: www.mindlabkids.com

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Friday 21 April 2017

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It’s been heartwrenching seeing the homes and businesses of Edgecumbe devastated by this month’s floods. How many of us are sitting here relatively unscathed and thinking ‘that could easily have been us’ and counting our good fortune?

The Tauranga business community reaches out to the people of Edgecumbe and surrounding areas – and I know we will all be willing to help in any way we can. Donations of food supplies and goods are already coming in to several businesses that have taken the lead. But what’s needed even more is assistance, not so much in kind but in cash. The Government is expected to announce a relief package for Edgecumbe businesses anytime soon and this will come as a great help to many to keep their doors open and to meet essential expenses like wages, let alone help with the massive clean-up. There are about 130 businesses in Edgecumbe and some have lost everything. Whatever insurance people have, it will not

be enough for many to cover the full costs of their losses and the disruption caused to their lives. I was talking to my colleague from Whakatane, who has been heavily involved in the crisis management team in Edgecumbe during the last week. He tells me the real impact of the disaster will be felt in coming weeks and months as people get through the initial survival phase and wake up to the cold, hard reality of rebuilding shattered lives and communities. This is when they are going to be most in need of support. The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce wants to be there for our fellow business owners in Edgecumbe, particularly those smaller businesses which have fewer resources to draw on. We will be asking the Tauranga business community to show its support for the people and business owners of Edgecumbe in practical ways that will help get them back on their feet, and get them through the next few difficult months. I hope you will join us in responding to the call. In the meantime you can volunteer your time in helping with the clean-up by emailing: edgecumbevolunteers@gmail.com

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On a slippery, blameless slope There is ample publicity regarding the dangers of taking or getting involved with ‘P’ or any illicit drugs for that matter. The effect on health, on family, friends and others, not to mention the burden on society. There’s no doubt anyone involved with ‘P’ is on a very slippery slope, with far-reaching consequences and a very hard journey back to normality. To blame the Government, as the people of Gisborne are doing, is just a ‘cop-out’. On the one hand people wish to live in a ‘free’ country, with minimal rules and legislation. On the other hand the Government is blamed for all sorts of idiotic things these stupid people get involved with and expect to be ‘bailed’ out. People inclined to take ‘P’ and other dangerous drugs only have themselves to blame, not the Government or anyone else. Peter Kelly, Te Puna.

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Are we a censored nation? The average New Zealander has no recourse to obtain information on how the country is being run or to gain answers from governmental or official sources on matters that vitally affect him. To follow the suggestion to write to a minister, your member or a departmental official - for answers to questions or to express a point of view - is an exercise in utter futility. Of the 285 individual letters, seeking information or answers, I’ve sent to MPs and other national institutions I received just 25 replies. Most were auto-responses, some were from secretaries who said they would forward the message to the addressee or to another minister and of the others only four replies were given, those from New Zealand First. The Maori Party sent me several copies of a large publication expressing a somewhat slanted Maori Interpretation of the Treaty, such as a partnership. Well, what else would one expect? I wrote three times to the new Governor General questioning some disparities in her maiden speech

only to have her secretary finally and belatedly state he would not pass on the questions and the matter was at an end. Is her position sacrosanct? Letters to the Prime Minister and four other members about the recent Resource Legislation Amendment Bill were answered with the same print-out of Nick Smith’s laudatory justification of his bill but with no reference to the Mana Whakahono a Rohe additions. It is just possible letters opposing the bill were never actioned or their numbers were ever collated and reported. In fact there was no apparent reportage of the bill’s passing in the media. But where does one find out? The National Party arrogantly ignored the results of the many council surveys of their taxpayers who completely rejected non-elected Maori inclusion in councils. If all official sources of information are unavailable to the public then the only remaining recourse is the media. But most media, for undisclosed reasons, have either not considered or chosen to ignore the lack of resources available to the public. Surely the media should be a link between the public and officialdom. This apathetic media attitude probably means this letter will die on the iPad. We are truly a censored nation. B Johnson, Omokoroa.

The obvious facts cannot be denied

Re: Farmer backlash with Mazda over TV programme it sponsors showing ‘The Price of Milk’ episode. What is wrong with farmers of today? I viewed current affairs show Sunday’s ‘The Price of Milk’ and couldn’t see anything in the content that was all that negative of farmers. There are facts about farming that cannot be denied or covered up.

There are obviously too many dairy farms in NZ these days and too many cows per acre. Cows per acre used to be one and a farmer could earn a living from 100 cows, as I did. The average today to make an even lesser living is about 420 cows. Cows per acre is creeping up towards two. Too many cows per acre equals less milk, more cows equal more

winter and spring mud, more manure and more urine. Savaged grazing needs more topdressing, more top dressing equals more run-off and contamination of water levels etc etc. We all know farmers can moan but moaning about obvious facts is just stupid. A Bourne, Bethlehem.

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Friday 21 April 2017

We should all be storm-prepared New Zealand was hit by another disaster. Cyclones Debbie and Cook have done their best to destroy us. A lot of people in Bay of Plenty have lost everything. It will take them a long time to recover. How many had emergency provisions ready? After Cyclone Cook people on social media complained because supermarkets ran out of the basics. Not the supermarkets’ fault. I’m sure they had supplies to carry over for Good Friday until they reopened on Saturday, not panic buying for an emergency. NZ has many natural disasters, we should all be prepared, not panic at the last minute. It isn’t hard to get emergency supplies organised. Each shopping day buy a couple of items until you have a kit that will get you through for a few days. Just the basics, water, tea, coffee, cans and can opener, packets, sachets,

dehydrated, powdered milk, a small pot or pan to cook with, small camp stove and gas bottle, plastic plates and cutlery, candles and matches, torch and batteries, first aid kit, phone and charger, toiletries, clothing, shoes, blankets, pet supplies, stored in water tight plastic containers in the garage near your car, or indoors, ready to be grabbed quickly. Rotate food periodically to keep it in date. Frozens: Have bread, milk, margarine, meat. Share the gathering of emergency supplies with family, friends and neighbours. You get some things, they get others. Share the burden. Don’t blame your local supermarket if they run out, be prepared. Don’t expect others to sort you out. S Gussey, Omokoroa.

City hall is fit for purpose The critics are quite correct that the existing council administration building is perfectly useable. Mayor Greg Brownless’ response to criticism is basically regurgitating the propaganda and flawed assessments that already abound. The Tauranga public were to a large degree excluded from the consultation process and according to most recent polls, about 78 per cent oppose the concept. It is strange that the new council refuses to revisit the inane civic centre project and overturn the previous council options arrived at with such indecent haste just prior to 2016 Local Body Elections. Proper consideration has never been given to the “do up option” which by all accounts could be

achieved spending about $5 million on what is a sound, solid and fit-for-purpose building. The new council and mayor must see the fiscal madness of proceeding with lease proposals and the pitfalls and incorrect figures have already been highlighted by those looking behind the charade. Does the Project Steering Group still exist or been reconvened with new councillors added? If so then at least two independent TCC ratepayer representatives need to be added to balance the ledger. The public comments on TCC’s penchant to commit massive funds are absolutely damning mainly because there has been no adequate, meaningful or proper consultation with Tauranga people. R.Paterson, Matapihi.

NZ is changing to a A special year is 2017 This is a special year with a very special day! I write this as we third world country remember 100 years of sacrifice by Interest rates will be on the rise according to the bean counters, so how many are going to be able to survive, and buy food and other essentials that we all need? It was mentioned that most people in Tauranga are unable to buy their own home because their income is just not enough. The rental market is also a problem for many. The question has to be asked who is going to provide the accommodation for thousands of people in this area? In days gone by, a strong message would be forthcoming from the churches to any injustice that could cause harm to the public, the young and old in particular. The next generation of children need to be protected, especially having a home and proper food for them to have a chance in life. One gives money to The Red Cross for overseas problems like a lack of food. New Zealand - the land of milk and honey - needs a foodbank just like a third world country? R Chamberlain, Otumoetai.

Sort out the nonsense Terry ‘Hori BOP’ Leeming has started a campaign to upgrade the Maungatapu Bridge. This nearly60-year-old structure is no longer fit for purpose. It is narrow, with an irregular deck surface due to the settling of the piles. NZTA state highway manager Niclas Johansson - “We can’t keep four-laning” states this because there has been one fatality and one serious injury in five years. However, there have been multiple fatalities on the Eastern approach to the bridge partly due to the crafty reverse camber on this section of the road. Centreline crossing accidents will be prevented by the red plastic poles placed in the now closed section of passing lane. Mr Johansson wisely observes that traffic patterns have changed since 1959 and answer is to “take care and reduce speed”. Good luck Hori in saving us from this nonsense. RW Ogle, Greerton.

our Forces, The Anzacs, so we could live in freedom. On October 12, it is 100 years since the Battle of Passchendaele. New Zealand had 18,000 casualties and suffered 5000 dead in World War 1. If the Japs or Nazis had conquered us, in WW2, they would have taken our homes if we did not obey their demands. Today, Tauranga City Council can take and sell your home if you do not pay their rate demands, while they spend our money and most think we have no say. Where are the sons and daughters of the Anzacs? Have we honoured the Anzac sacrifice? Have courage, good news is on the way, regarding democracy, in this very special year. K Evans, Tauranga City.

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Unity and hope are so important for us Last week my friends and colleagues, Pastor David Dishroon and Reverend Simon McLeay, wrote on themes of unity and hope. Unity and hope are so important. They can be a key factor in maintaining relationships and restoring relationships. This week I want to pose the question: How do you use the word hope? There can be false hope, renewed hope, or you might say: ‘I hope so’, as a kind of wishful thinking. It’s incredible what people can endure when they have hope – take away hope and the most optimistic and resilient person becomes resigned to failure, of never seeing their dreams become true. We see hope alive in people in places like Edgecumbe, believing they can rebuild and renew their community. They will be able to if they maintain unity of purpose. Hope is seen for what it is once we witness what has been achieved or received. It’s hope that transformed the lives of Jesus followers when they witnessed the power of the

Easter has come and gone for another year Here we are a week already since Easter 2017. I find it a bit sad when so much of the Easter message is being lost in the commercialisation of the event. One last bastion of this is Easter trading. Once it was the norm that we would all spend four days free of shopping, without worrying at all about ‘needing anything’ during the Easter weekend – we’d stocked up beforehand. But Easter has come and gone for another year. What difference has it made to our lives? Did this Easter, or that first one, impact our lives in any way? It’s always a special time for me, as I think about the whole message and meaning of Easter. It really happened. Because Jesus Christ actually did live on the earth, died a painful death on a Cross, was buried in a borrowed tomb, and rose from the dead three days later, means I too can have

freedom and eternal life. The resurrection and its impact upon humanity lives on, far more than just the Easter weekend. Christ died, but rose again, defeating death. When we trust in Him we too can share in that triumph. The resurrection means we can move from guilt to freedom, from sickness

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to health, from brokenness to made whole, from jobless to employed, from sinful to forgiven, from sad to glad, from lost to found, from visionless to vision, from hopeless to hopeful. Surely that is worth celebrating every weekend. And indeed, we do, every Sunday! Pastor Stephen Whitwell, Tauranga

resurrection, and the resurrection of hope is there for you, it’s not wishful thinking. So what is hope? Romans Chapter 8v24&25 gives an answer: “For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently”. Reverend Ian Pittendreigh, Bethlehem Community Church

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg42

HLAH to perform ‘13’ in the Mount “Narcotics, noise and nakedness” is how frontman Booga Beazley sums up Head Like A Hole when their debut album ‘13’ was released in 1992.

Head Like A Hole.

“We’d only recorded our cassette s***tnoise and, you know, basically started HLAH without even the thought of recording music or playing to heaps of people; it was just an experiment to see if we could actually play music.” Quarter of a century, five albums, a break-up and make up, a line-up change and thousands of kilometres of touring later, HLAH is still in the business of getting crowds rocking all over New Zealand. And in celebration of the 25th anniversary since the release of ‘13’, the boys are embarking on a 12-date tour where they’ll play the album in its entirety, starting at Totara Street performance venue in Mount Maunganui on May 4. In March HLAH re-released ‘13’ and Booga says after all these years it’s great the album is finally getting a bit of recognition, after it reached number three on the New Zealand charts and number 24 on the international chart earlier this month. “When I look back on those days, I was full of energy and enthusiasm. But when I listen to ‘13’ I do realise I

couldn’t sing that well and I needed a bit more time to hone my expertise before we went into the studio. “But back then we were young, we just wanted to get it done and I suppose it is the energy of the album that comes through more than anything.” This upcoming show in the Mount promises to be a doozy, with Booga saying the band’s in fine form and amping to go. There’ll also be several songs he’s particularly looking forward to cranking out on stage again. “I’ve always loved ‘Fish Across Face’ and ‘Nevermind Today’ which we still perform, I love playing ‘Ritual Groove Meister’, and we’re playing ‘Peanut’ again. We haven’t played that for many, many years, and that’s epic.” Head Like A Hole performs ‘13’ at Totara Street performance venue on May 7 from 8pm. R18 gig. Tickets cost $40 and available online via Eventfinda.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to give away to one lucky reader who can tell us the name of Head Like A Hole’s debut album which they’ll be playing in full on May 4? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Wednesday, April 26.

David Tauranga

Art exhibition framed by the sea The Mount Surf Club has transformed into an art gallery with the return of the Mount Art Group Exhibition and Sale.

plus sell their works.” All works on display will be up for sale, along with prints of the artists’ works plus hand-painted cards and postcards which “sell like wildfire, they’re very popular”. Opening today, up to 200 works The club will also sell “lovely raffles” covering a range of mediums including to help raise funds for the club, plus acrylic, oil, watercolour, there’ll be activities for pencil and pastel the little artist in your will be on family too, says Jocelyn. display during “Each year we also set the threeup a supervised art day annual corner for exhibition. children, Exhibition so they organiser can come Jocelyn Scown along says roughly 90 Shirley Frost, Kay Sardelich, and paint per cent of the while they’re and Bronwyn Odeman with art group’s 40 parents their works. have a wander members will around the exhibition. be exhibiting their works this year. “There will also be some members of “There’s a lot of good artists in the the group who will be painting each group – and, because they’re not day, so the public can see how it is allowed to display anything they done.” exhibited last year, they all paint The annual Mount Art Group especially for the exhibition, so it’s all Exhibition and Sale is on at the Mount fresh new work. “The exhibition is something all of the Surf Club from today until Sunday, April 23, from 9am-5pm daily. Entry artists look forward to because it’s an is free. avenue for them to share their talents David Tauranga

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Friday 21 April 2017

Taking a look back at Easter Do we need to talk about the Jazz Festival? I think so. After all, I spotted many thousands of people enjoying the vibe downtown and word I hear from the many concerts that I was unable to attend is that they were fantastic. It would seem rude to not, at the very least, offer a big congratulatory swoop of the Stetson to the organisers – who I suspect had some alarmingly worried moments in the cyclone-ravaged Tracy Hopewe build-up to Easter. ll and Fev As it turned er. out, things went remarkably smoothly. The Hurricane Party was relocated to Totara Street performance venue and both the Saturday and Sunday shows were huge successes. And the Downtown Carnival – an event that absolutely relies on it not raining – went ahead with only a 20-minute interruption on Sunday. Perhaps it was that chance of rain that kept a few people away from The Strand. Not that it was quiet. But some previous years have been unpleasantly crowded. This was comfortable and pleasant; there was even room for dancers.

music being great. There was minimal audience seating and the bands were positioned badly, an unfortunate waste of some fine musicians. But the organisers possibly dodged a bullet with one of their other programming decisions – one that I have been very critical of. I’m still baffled as to why they decided not to stage any concerts on Thursday night, especially after last year when there were not one but two sold-out shows at Baycourt. But had there been a show it would, it turns out, have started almost to the minute at the exact time Cyclone Cook hit Tauranga. I do hope to see a Laura Collins Back Porch Blues Band.

“They’re not just a covers band,” people say. Well actually, they are just a covers band, but they’re a very good one and a whole bunch of fun. The sort of covers bands that bore me to tears are ones that slavishly copy original versions and take themselves seriously. That’s not these guys. They have bass, drums and acoustic guitar and a bunch of harmonies. All three sing, and it will be a surprise to Brilleaux followers to hear both Brian and Beano fronting songs. Most importantly, they have a whole pile of fun. Derek, particularly (is it an Irish thing?) is not shy of audience interaction and most people entering the bar become part of the night. It works well; if you’re over at the Mount check out one of their regular gigs there. I would suggest when, but The Hop House is a mysterious watering hole where almost every gig is a “closing down demolition party”. Having been due to close in March, April and May, rumour now has it that it’ll be there till August. Still, with interesting craft beer, knowledgeable service and good music, there’s no hurry to leave... watusi@thesun.co.nz

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 23 – Take 2 5-8pm. Dave Henderson and Trevor Braunias playing jazz and easy listening, guitars and vocals. The Crown and Badger Friday 21 – Feenix 9pm till late. Saturday 22 – Siren 9pm till late.

The Hop House Friday 21 – The Peter Koopman Trio (Australia) 8pm. Free show. The Matua Sunday 21 – Tim Armstrong 3-6pm. Wednesday 26 – “A taste of your music”. Come along with chord sheets and sing with the band. 7.30pm start.

Not picking favourites

As to the bands, I’d hate to pick favourites because there was so much that was impressive. Young visiting trad jazz outfit Shirazz from Melbourne was fabulous, mixing material from pure Dixie to mainstream tunes in Dixie style; they were skilful and slick and looked like they were enjoying the festival. La Luna and The Gadjos, really Caroline Moon and her husband, top saxophonist Roger Mannins, with two brilliant young Gypsy jazz guitarists, overcame sound issues to present a lovely set. Laura Collins’ blues band from Wellington was predictably polished, locals Gin Rickey brought excitement and intensity to their show – and had a great trumpeter whose name I didn’t catch – while there was some welcome weirdness from the Barrow Brass Band. The odd thing didn’t quite work. The Dixie jazz in Grey St on Saturday was a bit of a write-off, aside from the

Nick Gran ville Funk Trio. Thursday night opening concert again next year, but this year they might have got lucky!

Over to the Mount

On Sunday, in the company of people who were completely jazzed out, I was lured over to the Mount where Toner and Franks were playing at The Hop House. That’s Derek (Nine Mile Stone) Toner and Brian (Brilleaux) Franks. They’ve recently become a three-piece with the addition of Beano Gilpin, the town’s busiest drummer who during Easter played with five different bands. I keep hearing about these guys.

Susanne Hanger Dance and Fairytale Dance Productions presents...

22-23 April 2017 | Baycourt Theatre www.shdance.co.nz

Adults $28, Children $16, Seniors $16, Family $72

(2 Adults, 2 Children or 1 Adult, 4 Children)

Tickets 577 7188* www.ticketek.co.nz* *Service fees apply

THE NAVY BAND ON TOUR

MON 8 MAY, 7:00pm

Concert at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre, 24 Elder Lane, Bethlehem, Tauranga Adults $20, Seniors $18, Students $15, Children $12 Ticketing is through iTicket ph 0508 484253 www.facebook.com/RNZNBand

Friday 21 April 2017

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JULIE’S

Friday 21 April

Counselling Need to talk?

First session free at Arataki Community Centre. To book your appointment, Karen 021 579 249

Saturday 22 April

Active Retirees BOP Expo The chance to meet likeminded people who can help you make the most of your retirement. ASB Baypark April 22 & 23 10am 3pm. Free admission. Bay Network Singles Social Club 55+ who wish to make new friends & enjoy club activities, dining, shows, trips, bbq’s etc. Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or 576 9988 Caravan & Motorhome Owners Interested in joining like minded people & attend weekend rallies? Neal 576 9031 Celebration of Dance & Worship Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre 6.45pm. Tickets at the door. gv.preston@ kinect.co.nz Cinderella Presented by Fairytale Dance Productions at Addison Theatre, Baycourt. April 22 & 23. Sat 1pm & 5pm & Sun 1pm. www.baycourt.co.nz Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing. Great music, supper. Greerton Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076 Exhibition by Tracey Clark “Sweet Inspirations” with paintings of quirky birds, on show at The Art Lounge NZ, Devonport Rd until May 9 (Tues to Sat 11am - 5pm). Friendship Force International Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: regclothier@gmail.com www.thefriendshipforce.org LOL Laughter Wellness Have a laugh in the winter timeslot at Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515 Narcotics Anonymous Open Meetings

Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.308.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women’s Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall, Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. 0800 NA TODAY Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Otumoetai Open Tournament. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui Sat 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Arnold 544 5598 Sabbath Service Every Sat 10.30am Bible discussion adults & children. 11.45am share blessings/ singing/sermon Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. 576 0435 or 021 0778 214

ScandinaviaNZ Shared luncheon at Evans Community Church, Evans Rd, Papamoa 11.30am. Bring a plate of finger food to share. Coffee/tea provided. $4pp. Barbara 542 1185 email: gebara@clear.net.nz Te Puke Community Market Jubilee Park 9am - 1pm. Monique 027 356 9545 The Rusty Mannequin Best selection of women’s clothing in exc. cond $5-$10 cash only. Historic Village 9am – 12pm. Village Market & Garage Sale Victoria Hall, SH2, Waikino 9am. Collectibles, bric a brac, clothing & more. All proceeds to the community hall. Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 Virtually on Track Goosechase challenge. Keep the kids entertained these holidays. Amazing Race-style challenge at McLaren Falls Park. Download the goosechase app on your smartphone, sign up & search ‘Sport BOP McLaren Falls Magic’. More info at www.sportbop. co.nz/getactive/virtually-on-track/ Zee Market Arts, crafts, food & more at Welcome Bay Community Hall 10am 2pm. Fun for the kids.

Sunday 23 April

A Course in Miracles Discover your

life purpose with love & compassion in the Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 1st Ave. 12.30: coffee & chat. 1pm: Watch a video + discussion. Trans denominational. Free.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. “The war against the soul.” Preacher: Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “A Journey through the Bible - the Prophet Amos explained.” Interactive, Q&A. Vic 543 0504 BOP Powerchair Football Club For persons with disabilities of all ages who are power chair users., Next session today at Tga Boys College, Gym One 1-3pm. Murray 027 343 3314 Croquet Every Sun, Tues, Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633 Discover your Life Purpose How to achieve what you want using visioning. Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 1st Ave 12.30pm coffee & chat. 1pm: Watch a video & discussion. Free. Papamoa Lions Club Market Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Ph Wayne 027 974 5699 Pool Party for the Pooches Join us at Memorial Pool 10am - 2pm as we celebrate the closure of the pool for winter with a pool party for the pooches. Tickets $5.

Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/ coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461 Tauranga Theosophical Society Realise your inner potential through the path of King Yoga. Presented by Julian Rosser. Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm, entry by donation. 577 6042

Monday 24 April

Achieve Toastmasters Keep speaking,

keep helping, keep succeeding. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon of month at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tauranga 7.309.30pm. Craig 027 587 5115 Badminton Club Every Mon, Aquinas College, Pyes Pa 7.30-9.30pm. Adults & year 12 & above. Racquets available. Sue 0211 944 335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Beginner Ballroom & Latin Club Mount Maunganui 8pm. Free introductory lesson every Monday through April. Just come along. Udance2 - The Dance Centre. Dean/Miki 542 1295 www.udance2.co.nz Email: udance2@ xtra.co.nz Beginner Salsa Lessons Presented by Bay Salsa at Studio 162, 162 Durham St 6.30pm. Walk in classes. www.baysalsa. co.nz Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St be-hind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. Dianne 576 5031 or 027 431 4326 Bowel Cancer Support Group Support Group open to anyone living with bowel/rectal cancer, &/or their carer. Meet 4th Mon of month at Cancer Society’s Tauranga office, 111 Cameron Rd 10-11.30am. Angelique 07 927 6505 Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main Highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Chess Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early programme 6-7.30pm during school term. Late programme 7.30pm onwards. Standard chess rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Civic Choir Tauranga Practice every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Heather 575 9092 Dancing Every Mon & Weds at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7pm. Modern, waltzes, tango, quicksteps & more. $3pp. 543 9125

Fitness League Low impact exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Greerton Every Girls Rally Meet Mon fortnightly during school terms at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Oropi & Chadwick Rds, Tauranga 4-6pm. Open to all girls ages 7 years upwards. Mary 571 0061 Line Dancing Every Mon at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6-8pm. Every Weds at Arataki Community Hall, Zambuk Way, Bay-fair 12-2pm. Every Thurs at Matua Hall, Levers Rd 1-3pm. Pat 544 2574 Mah Jong Every Monday at Tauranga South Bowling Club, 11th Ave 12.454pm. Visitors & beginners welcome free teaching available. Shirley 576 0014 Mount Chess Club Every Mon at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1-4pm. Standard length chess. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Mt Maunganui Bridge Club Every Mon 12.45-4.15pm, with junior & novice sessions 7-9.15pm. Weds 7-10.15pm. Thurs 10.45am - 2.15pm (bring your lunch). Fri 12.45-4.15pm. 60 Golf Rd. $3 members $5 visitors. Anne 572 5522 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training, Selwyn Ridge School, Welcome Bay 6-7.30pm. Brian 021 241 7059 Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. Cost $3. Anne 548 1636

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Aggregate, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Piloga Classes Fusion of Pilates & yoga movements. Every Mon & Fri at Arataki Community Centre 10.15-11.30am. $15 per class. Plant Based Cooking Seminar Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 6.30-8.30pm. Talk, teach, taste presented by local chef Arna Buckley & others. Entry $10. Book now 576 0435 or 021 0778 214 Plunket Car Seat Clinic Mon & Thurs at 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am - 2pm. Car seats checked & fitted by qualified Child Restraint Technicians. Donation appreciated. 578 7813 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Ryukyu Kempo Karate Every Mon & Weds at Levers Rd Hall, Matua 6.308pm. Age 10 & up, families welcome. Marty 027 405 1468 Silver Singers Choir Tenor & base voices needed desperately for their 30 voice choir. Practices every Mon in St Stephen’s Chapel, Brookfield Tce, Otumoetai 1pm. Pat 579 1036

Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Margaret 571 3483 or 021 0817 0350 or marg.rus@gmail.com Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Every Mon at Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, 165 Elizabeth St 7- 8pm. Relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, nonmembers $5. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 576 7461 a/hs Tauranga Scottish Country Dance Club

Beginners class at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd 6.30-8.30pm. Sarah 579 0123 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 incl afternoon tea. Te Puke Floral Art Group Methodist Church Hall, Te Puke 11am. Shared lunch. Val 573 7804 Welcome Bay Painters Group Meet every Mon at Lighthouse Church Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.30am – 12.30pm. Dennis 544 6451 Women’s Art Group Every Mon at Lyceum Club Rooms, 68 1st Ave 9am - 12pm. Margaret 543 3244

Tuesday 25 April

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Boys’ College Gym. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Adults $7, student $5. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Alcoholics Anonymous Meet every Tues at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Altrusa Women’s Community Service Grp Meet 2nd Tues evening for dinner/

business. 4th Tues for social evening monthly. Email: president.tauranga@ altrusa.org.nz Argentine Tango Guys, we need you to rotate, as partners, with the girls. No experience necessary. Free lessons. Denise 0204 006 1340 Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Information evening presented by the Heart Foundation. 2 May, Bob Owens Retirement Village, Recreation Room, 112 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem 5-7pm. Hannah Lowe from the Cardiac Clinic and Carolyn Woolerton from Medwise. Come & get your questions about AF & the medications used to treat it answered. RSVP Francesca 575 4787 or email:francescar@ heartfoundation.org.nz Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Jenny 576 3026 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Garry 576 3033 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. yolanda. cambridge@gmail.com or 544 3730

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Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance, weights, floor work every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 021 139 2448 Friends of the Library Mount Library Book Group. No meeting this month – Anzac Day. Gail 574 3376 Greerton Every Boys Rally Meet fortnightly on Tues during school terms at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Oropi & Chadwick Rds, Greerton 6-7.30pm. Open to all boys aged 7 years upwards. 577 6467 Greerton Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tues of month at Fairway Lounge, Tauranga Racecourse 6pm. Bill 543 4424 Inachord Chorus Ladies singing group. Great music, great company. Bethlehem Community Church Building, 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 7.159.15pm. Debbie 0211 291 126 Interfaith AGM Anglican Church of St George, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 7-9pm. Meet leaders of local faith groups. Guest speaker on Rosicrucianism & Western Mystery Tradition. Israeli Dancing Every Tues, Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680/022 165 2114 Katikati Maestro’s More men needed to join their choir. Rehearse every Tues at St Peter’s Church 7pm. Jeanette 549 3668 or 027 243 5799 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9-11.30am. Social, competitive, all ages. Daily fee $5pp. Margaret 575 9792 Otumoetai Matua Walking Group

Every Tues at Kulim Park 9am. 576 7339 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or a family member or friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meet Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 064 2186 Papamoa Sports Indoor Bowls Don Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. Coaching available. Names in by 7.15pm for 7.30 start. Michael 542 0609 or 0274 888 5968 Petanque Bayfair Petanque Club, every Tues & Thurs at Russley Drive 1pm. Equipment & coaching available. Try a new sport. Margie 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui 1pm start. Equip available, coaching given. Linda 544 2818 Pilates Classes Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 11.15-12.15pm. Every Thurs at Omokoroa Settler’s Hall 11am - 12pm. $12 per class. Claudia 0211 927 706 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club meet at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7.30-9.30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Murray 576 3294 South City Indoor Bowls Club night – Kirk Rosebowl Format at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Anzac Day Services Mount Dawn Parade at Mt Maunganui Cenotaph. Tauranga Dawn Parade Tauranga RSA Cenotaph, assemble on Hayes Ave. Katikati Dawn Service, assemble at Memorial Square. All start 5.45am. www.tauranga.govt.nz/ anzacday

Tauranga Moana Infaith Council

AGM 7-9pm. Bring a plate for shared supper.

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Tues & Thurs at QE Youth Centre, cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Meet first & third Tues 7pm & second & fourth Fri 10am. At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga. Helen 0274 177 581 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd

Friday 21 April 2017

8.50am. $3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Stroke Support Drop-In Peer support group for stroke survivors & their carers. Every Tues at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 9.30am - 12pm. $4pp 571 3050 Tauranga Target Rifle Club Shooting every Tues 7pm. Ellis 578 0098 Tauranga Toastmasters Every Tues at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989 Widows’ & Widowers Club People living alone invited to Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292 Yoga Tues, Yoga Matua Hall 6.508pm. Weds & Fri Yoga Fergusson Park 9.30-10.40am. Tues & Thurs Yin Yoga, 121 Carlton St 10-11.30am. For timetable www.stellayoga.co.nz or Stella 021 024 96390

Wednesday 26 April

Age Concern Walking Group The

Crossing, Warehouse Shopping Centre 10am. 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at Te Puke every Weds at Te Puke Baptist Church, Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Bipolar Support Group For people with bipolar 1-2pm. Transport available if required. Junction 543 3010 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Nancy/Ernie 575 4650 Bravehearts NZ Informal discussion at The Local, 324 Maunganui Rd, Mount 7pm. Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939 Club Mount Indoor Bowls Every Weds at 45 Kawaka St. Names in by 6.45 for 7pm start. Val 027 302 8149 or 543 4168 Community Bible Study Int. Every Weds at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm. Bible study on “The Book of Genesis.” Julie 552 4068

Fernlands Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.4511.45am. Suitable for accident or illness rehabilitation. Helpful in weightloss or arthritis. Classes held rain or shine. Jennifer 571 1411

Free Meditation Classes in Bellevue

Every Weds 7.30pm. Find peace & the joy of life. Stop those thoughts. Enjoy good health & better quality of sleep. David/Trisha 570 1204 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Champion Singles (Seagar Trophy) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Markers required 7pm. Names in book. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch. No charge, all ages welcome. Upstairs at Graced Op Shop, cnr 11th Ave & Christopher St 1-3pm. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz Jazz Jam Last Weds of month at Mount Social Club, 305 Maunganui Rd 6.30pm. Led by the TJS house band, plus a variety of guest musicians. Free entry. Kiwi Toasters Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds of the month at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.307pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Let’s Learn Courses, classes, workshops, activities - options galore. www.letslearn.co.nz Shelley 544 9557 Meet Annette King MP Speaking about her time in politics. Bob Owen’s Village Centre, 112 Carmichael Rd. RSVP by 24th. 579 3041 Mt Maunganui RSA Women’s Section Social Day 1.30pm. Entertainment by Ray Solomon. Fresh produce or preserves for sales table appreciated. Need transport? Ph RSA office before Weds 26th. Narcotics Anonymous Working the Steps. Closed meeting every Weds 7.30-9pm, Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom carpark), Salvation Army

Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Care & Craft

Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood, Otumoetai 9am - 12.30pm during school term. . Crafts, fun, games, entertainment. Lunch provided. Dawn 576 7783 Papamoa Outdoor Bowls Roll Ups Weds & Sun, George Spratt Reserve 12.45pm. Gail 574 0177

SAYgo - Falls Prevention Class

Gentle exercise for the elderly, held 3 Weds each month. Hall not available 1st Weds of month. At St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 2-3pm. Allison 576 4536 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maunganui Rd 7pm. Lynne 573 5055 Singles Coffee Club 60+ Every Weds 10am for coffee & once a month for lunch for a social get together. Looking for something new or meet new friends? Gayle 27 439 3267 or email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome. Jenny 07 219 7740

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

2nd & 4th Weds. This week: Mini expo with healers & readers. Lyceum Club, Palmer Court, Te Puke. Coors open 6.30 for 7pm start. Entry $10 includes raffles & refreshments. Proceeds towards Edgecumbe Recover. Kerry 021 607 797 Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat 9.30am - 12pm. Thurs 3.30-5.30pm. 242.1 Jellicoe St, Te Puke. 027 263 9309

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, teamwork & leadership skills. Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe every Weds 6.45-8.15am. LaniDTM@gmail.com txt 0210 445 654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Thursday 27 April

A Place to Bee Craft, conversation,

coffee, knitting. Every Thurs at Lighthouse Church, next to Welcome Bay shops on the hill 11am - 1pm. Mel 027 576 3105

Adult Adoptee’s Support Tauranga

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Luke Hall, 12, Ryan Fletcher, 7, Kevin Coker, 7, William Coker, 9, and Zach Hall, 11.

Saturday was race day for the Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly points meetings at the Mount Sports Centre. Photos: Tracy Hardy.

Taylor Newton, 13, Luca Romersa, 11, Logan Toia, 9, and James Deelstra, 16, with their cars. Aaron Beetson, 15, Hamish McKinnon, 10, Brodie Cresswell, 10, and Jackson Coombes, 6. People in the street really got into the swing of things.

Jazz Fest Beatniks, hipsters, bee-boppers and cool cats headed to the Tauranga CBD for the 55th National Jazz Festival throughout Easter weekend and swayed along to some really smooth grooves.

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