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Tomorrow, we remember the day – 100 years ago – that New Zealand and Australian soldiers landed on the shores of Gallipoli to fight for the freedom we enjoy today. Special commemorations for Anzac Day will take place in each nook and cranny of the Western Bay of Plenty region this weekend, staring at dawn tomorrow. David Hayes will see his grandfather’s WWI bugle play a small but poignant role in an Anzac commemoration show, with Brian ‘Captain Mainwaring’ Cotter, at the Bayswater Retirement Village. See page 3. For Anzac service times and information, see pages 24-25. Or see pages 4, 7, 12, 15 and 26-27 for other community tributes being made to those who fought on foreign battlefields many years ago. Lest we forget.

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Pinning a tale on a Johnkey? The media’s in a frenzy right now, not about the Te Puna West sewage reticulation scheme, but something much headier. Ponytailgate it’s been dubbed. Apparently the most shocking thing has been revealed about our Prime Minister that eclipses all other scandals in the history of the world. Something so sinister and appalling that we even have difficulty putting it in words. No, he hasn’t sanctioned the genocide of millions. Or like former leaders of the most powerful country in the world, had a blow job from an intern. Nor has he fallen from grace in some bribery and corruption scandal. Oh no, our Prime Minister has been known to pull the odd pony tail. Now I will understand if you need a few minutes to comprehend the seriousness of this. Here, take a moment to gather your thoughts and regain some composure. I know, it’s a lot to handle, and I’m sorry we had to break it to you this way. But really there is no other way to face up to the facts, to put it right out there. The leader of our country is probably a Serial Hair Tugger.

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The left wing are, of course, in a complete flap over this shocking revelation. Andrew Little was just about frothing at the mouth, at the prospect of finally having something over Key. The right wing are thinking: ‘Crikey, is THAT all the dirt they have on him?’ The rest of us, in Middling Confused Voter Land, are just dumbfounded that this can dominate the news for days on end. It reeks to me of some minion troublemaker, who has discovered she wields a bit of power and attention after riding along with a bit of horse play. And an Opposition so desperate to rake

the slightest bit of anything questionable (Pin a Tail on a Johnkey) because they can’t find any other meaningful or serious chink in his slick political armour. The international media have been feeding on this; not because of its seriousness, but because the rest of the world likes to portray New Zealand as a backward, quirky an oddball little place, tucked away harmlessly at the bottom of the world with a few sheep and some rampant hobbits. Merciless mocking. We are seen as the Deliverance of the South Pacific, only without the squealing pigs. We do, however, appear to have the odd squealing waitress who is quite capable of speaking out to hordes of media but apparently didn’t tell her boss, or stop John and Bronagh from getting a bit cheeky. It will be a sad day if the PC nannies drive us back to the dark humourless days of previous administrations, when the feminist gay nazi brigade tried to dictate every aspect of our lives, including the length of our shower times.

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I vote we immediately instigate National Hair Pulling Day. A day off. It could become a worldwide phenomenon and a massive tourist drawcard. Just

like Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls, NZ can have Jerking of the Locks. Pulling of the Pony. Meanwhile, back in Dullsville, we have much more mundane issues to deal with. Such as the aforementioned sewage scheme, which may finally solve some long running issues for Te Puna. And it’s only been 20 years! The full, heart-wrenching and unabridged Rogers Rabbits’ take on this is far too monotonous, considering the current media frenzy thrashing around a tormented waitress’ tale. But on the off chance you need a mundane distraction, we’ll post it on SunLive under this column. See http://sunlive.co.nz/ blogs/8171-its-taken-20-years-to-get-our-sh-together.html

Till then please remember this weekend, those who fell in defence of our freedoms and what they were standing up for. It sure as hell wasn’t for some of the complete nonsense we’ve seen this week.

Parting shot: Speaking of leadership faux pas, here’s a timely piece sent by a persistent reader: “As we get closer to the 2016 election year, US citizens must remember that they cannot trust Hillary Clinton to create American jobs. The last time she held a meaningful job, she outsourced it to Monica Lewinsky… and Monica blew it.” Complaints to: brian@thesun.co.nz More bad taste: Facebook ‘like’ Rogers Rabbits’.

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A WWI story as told by a bugle

Tauranga man David Hayes plays his grandfather’s WWI bugle with Brian Cotter standing to attention. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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It could have called men into battle, up and over. And it probably also called the fallen to their final rest on battlefields far from home. Samuel Hayes’ bugle may also have been heard above the clamour of the Somme – one of World War I’s most nightmarish episodes. Now the bugle is home here in Tauranga. It’s bent, dented and carries crude inscriptions of military camps and battle fields where it’s minder fought and nearly died. It’s a simple and humble music instrument but also a more complex chronicle of one man’s war. “The bugle sat on the top shelf of a linen cupboard for many years,” says Tauranga resident Dave Hayes, the late owner’s grandson. “And as kids, we would get it out and try to play it.” ‘Private Samuel Hayes, 3-1032 1st Battalion NZ Rifles’ – the man, rank and service number, is roughly etched into the bell of the bugle. So is HMTS Tahiti – the troopship which carried both man and bugle off to war. The Somme is recorded, so is Suez – yes, the bugle was there when the German-led Ottoman Army advanced to attack the strategic British Empireprotected Suez Canal. This bugle calls, but it also tells a story. Last week Dave got the bugle out and downloaded a score off the internet.

It was ‘Taps’ of course, ‘The Last Post’. “I managed to play it right through, but it was pretty awful. The dog, my wife and everyone else left the house.” The bugle would have sounded sweeter because its owner was “a very competent trumpet, cornet and bugle player” in the Salvation Army band. “Blood and Fire, the Salvation Army logo is there on the bugle bell as well.” But on October 1, 1916 the bugle fell silent… momentarily. Samuel was a stretcher bearer with Medical Corps at the Somme. He was removing a wounded soldier from the battlefield when he took a shell and lost a leg. His military records document the gory fact that his leg had to be “guillotined to remove gangrenous material”. In another bizarre episode, fragments of shrapnel from Samuel’s wound was sent home to an Aunty as a war memento. That’s how they did things. Samuel was pressed back into service in London as bugler, when he’d healed and was fitted with a prosthesis. The man and his bugle served as an Army chaplain for another 17 years. Tomorrow night a bugle will play a small but poignant role in an Anzac commemoration show at the Bayswater Retirement Village, where grandson Dave is manager. Someone may play ‘The last Post’ and the spirit of a dead WWI soldier may pass by. By Hunter Wells

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A Tauranga man who stole another man’s beloved caravan has been sentenced to 11 months in jail. Mitchell Harrison Britt, 24, appeared for sentencing in Tauranga District Court this week after pleading guilty to four charges of theft, one of burglary and one of receiving stolen property at an earlier appearance. Britt was arrested for the theft of Jonas Ruf ’s Pixie 10 caravan sometime between February 23 and February 24.

Rudd admits threatening to kill

Rock icon and Tauranga resident Phil Rudd has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a person. Rudd, 60, also pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and cannabis when he appeared in Tauranga District Court on Tuesday. The former AC/DC drummer was due to appear for a judge alone trial on four charges – two counts of threatening to kill, and one each of possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis. Instead, he admitted three charges and prosecution withdrew the second threatening to kill charge.

As the Last Post sounds at dawn across the transTasman, the 54-year-old will take on the 100km Anzac Day Challenge in the heart of Sydney, Australia – walking one kilometre for every year remembered. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Penny, with more than 20 years of race walking under her belt, just couldn’t pass it up. “It is just great. It will be a real challenge and it’s going to be good.” Set in both the Ku-ring-ai and Garigal National Parks the gruelling one-off timed running and trekking endurance challenge gives participants the opportunity to remember and commemorate Anzac Day, the diggers and their sacrifice, and 100 years of the Anzac spirit. Under the banner ‘Commemorate, Challenge, Care’, funds will also be raised to support injured defence force personnel through the charities Soldier On and Mates4Mates. And while the event will have a 24-hour time limit, Penny is preparing to push through the pain and commemorate those fallen soldiers aiming to knock the 100km off in about 14 hours – averaging eight minutes a kilometre.

Man dies in Pukehina accident

A 75-year-old man died following a crash in Pukehina on Tuesday morning. A vehicle heading east on Old Coach Rd at about 7.50am collided with the man, who was moving stock with his son. Emergency services attended but the man died at the scene a short time later.

Dead eels found near park

Dead and dying eels were discovered near the stormwater outlet at the end of Grace Rd near Memorial Park in Tauranga last week. The matter was reported to Tauranga City Council and a pollution prevention officer from TCC and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council discovered between 40 and 50 short-finned eels near the outlet, many dead or in a distressed state. The eels showed visible signs of burns, possibly caused by chemicals washed into the stormwater system.

Skipper tells of medical incident

A catamaran skipper has revealed the moment he thought his crewmate was going to die in front of him. Graeme Delaveau was sailing back to Auckland last weekend on Superbird to Cruz when his 28-year-old crewmate began experiencing ‘very bad pains’ to the heart. Moments later, Graeme’s crewmate was taken to hospital in a ‘serious’ condition. “It was pretty serious. He was cringing in pain. I feel like he could have died right in front of me.” Graeme’s crewmate is now back home in Auckland.

SunLive comment of week After a school bus failed to show up and left a number of students stranded one day this week, BullShtAlert commented:

“When I was young we all used to bike to school – rain, hail or shine. We crossed roads, rode through puddles in hail and sleet, but we still got through. Total opposite of today’s wimpy, mollycoddled bunch with their whiny parents”.

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Tauranga’s Penny Purcell will put her best foot forward by taking on the 100km Anzac Day Challenge in Sydney. Photo by Tracy Hardy

Not much of a stickler for training regimes, she heads out for two hours five times a week and is confident her base fitness will hold her in good stead, having made 12 consecutive appearances at the annual Masters Games as well as being recordholder for the 67km Great Lake Relay solo female walk. But like all sports there is an element of mental toughness needed, something essential in race walking. “[Walking 100km] by yourself it’s quite tough. I have a radio but it’s endurance; you have to concentrate because as soon as you start telling yourself you can’t make it you won’t. “It’s a matter of saying to yourself: ‘Yes, I can make it’. You suffer with blisters and you lose your toenails.” The only thing worrying Penny is the thought of coming across poisonous snakes. Among the mandatory gear required for the event are compression bandages, in case of an injury or a snakebite, with participants taught how to compress injuries should the issue arise. “I’m scared of the snakes because we will be walking at night time. Snakes and spiders will be a bit of a worry.” The Anzac Day Challenge gets underway in Sydney at 7am tomorrow Australian time. By Luke Balvert

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Power to the people The people of Te Puke have spoken and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council in a popular move has listened, refraining from reducing the rural stretches of State Highway 2 between Papamoa and Paengaroa to 80km/h.

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after two years. Once the road is handed over to council from the New Zealand Transport Agency, a 100km/h limit will be set between the district boundary – the railway bridge at the western end – and 200m west of Collins Lane, where it will be 70km/h through to 130m west of Te Puke Road and 50km/h through to 300m east of King St. At this week’s WBOPDC Operations CommitThen heading east from the town the speed tee meeting councillors mulled over their limit will be 70km/h through to the east end proposal to change a number of speed of the Waiari Stream Bridge, then increasing limits in and around the town, to 100km/h through to 100m west of Strang only for overwhelming public Rd, and decreasing to 70km/h to 100m east of opposition to sway their vote. The decision means from July Kaituna River Bridge and finally 100km/h to the 1, 2015, or when the Tauranga Paengaroa/TEL roundabout. The only tweaks council made were minor Eastern Link opens, the boundary changes to improve safety so Te Puke speed limits agreed upon Quarry Rd and No. 3 Rd will be inside the will become effective, on town’s 50km/h boundary, and Waitangi’s existing the proviso of a review 70km/h speed zone extended for safety reasons to 100m east of Strang Rd. Councillor Peter Mackay says wisdom and common sense have prevailed in the unanimous decision, given the majority of more than 400 public submissions opposed the changes. Maketu/Te Puke Ward councillor Kevin Marsh is pleased council has kept the community’s concerns at the forefront. “These people live out in that area and they all have the same thing in common,” says Kevin. “That is to use Te Puke and get there in the most effective manner.” NZTA’s preference was to have speed reduced on rural stretches of SH2 between Papamoa and Paengaroa to 80km/h in efforts to save lives and prevent Western BOP Mayor Ross Paterson outside Te Puke township, By Luke Balvert serious injury. where the 50km/h speed limit will remain the same.

Four shipping containers enclosing displays, information, graphics, interactive activities and genuine memorabilia will help to commemorate the 100th centenary of our involvement in World War I at Classic Flyers Museum. The free exhibition – World War I: From Tauranga to the Trenches – will take over the floor space inside

the main Legacy Trust Hangar from April 25 to May 31. Classic Flyers is proud to be the venue for the very important exhibition commemorating 100 years since the Great War – specifically the Gallipoli campaign in the Dardanelle peninsular, Turkey, in 1915. It will honour soldiers, their families and the community

affected by WWI and remember those who fought and returned – and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The free exhibition is open to all ages, however donations are gratefully accepted, with proceeds to Tauranga and Mt Maunganui RSAs. For group bookings, phone 07 572 4000.

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With a steady hand and a miniature soldier pinched between his thumb and forefinger, Omokoroa’s Rob Hicks is busy choreographing a mini battle scene to mark 100 years since World War I. Two dozen miniature soldiers, machine gunners, field guns – and a tiny figure of Jack Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkey – are being judiciously placed on the two-storeyed replica of the Gallipoli battle. The mini war is sitting safely behind a glass cabinet and will hopefully be displayed at Omokoroa Point School in honour of the commemoration on April 25. The model will have WWI medals and photographs on the top shelf, with the battle scene on the bottom. “I’ve got the Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment as if they’re in a charge at Gallipoli,” says Rob. “I’ve got photos of the Monash Gully at Gallipoli, which I’ve blown up to cover the base, and I’ve col-

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Faith’s fight on international stage Bay of Plenty of Plenty MMA fighter Faith Van Duin is pumped for her Invicta FC 12 bout with Amanda Bell today. The Papamoa mother-of-two was due to fight in a featherweight bout against Canadian Charmaine Tweet at the end of last year. However, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation pulled the fight ahead of the December 5 scheduling due to medical concerns about the Canadian. Faith, 28, is the first New Zealand woman signed to Invicta, the largest women’s MMA promotional organisation in the world. Today she fights Amanda Bell at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Faith has amassed four wins in her professional career, including three before the final bell. Today’s fight will mark her first bout in the United States. “As women’s MMA is a young sport in New Zealand, it’s difficult for me to get sponsorship.

To help cover the cost of training and travelling internationally with my team of trainers, I’m constantly fundraising.” To help with the costs needed to get her to America, Faith has set up a fundraising page at www. givealittle.co.nz/cause/supporttheimmortal “If you’re inspired or just want to help support my dream of bringing the Invicta FC and eventually UFC title back home to Aotearoa, please donate.” By Letitia Atkinson

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Tauranga Art Gallery trust elects new chair Tauranga Art Gallery’s new chairperson for its Board of Trustees is Peter Anderson, following Phillida Perry resigning from the position this week. Phillida has been the chair since January 2013 and a trustee for more than 10 years.

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Clubbie reflects on Jack Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service’s general manager Glenn Bradley and senior lifeguard Kent Jarman at Mount Main Beach. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

After 48 years running a safe eye across the Mount Maunganui coastline, Kent Jarman has more than earned the right to trust his gut instinct. But nothing could prepare him, or the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service, for what would hit on October 1, 2014, with the tragic disappearance of fiveyear-old Jack Dixon. Jack and his extended family were enjoying the start of school holidays when a large wave swept him and two girls, sisters aged 12 and 14, out to sea as they played in an area in Mount Maunganui known as Shelly Beach. The two girls managed to get to a nearby rock before being helped to shore by two adults. Sadly, Jack disappeared from view and what ensued gripped the nation as lifeguards, Police and the wider community searched tirelessly to try to locate the little boy, then as the days dragged on his body. But to no avail. This week the club was awarded a New Zealand Search and Rescue certificate of achievement (operational activity) for their important contribution to search and rescue in the region during 2014 – particularly for their efforts around Jack. Speaking to The Weekend Sun nearly seven months on from that tragic day, Kent admits this is one of the hardest moments in his 48 years of patrolling beaches, given anytime you are looking

for a missing person isn’t pleasant – made even tougher that it was a child. “I guess it is quite stressful, you don’t think of it at the time. For me, the biggest stress personally was this was unresolved and we worked bloody hard to get a result. “Unfortunately, that didn’t happen but it wasn’t for lack of trying.” Early on Kent remembers something not sitting quite right that fateful morning, having plucked a surfer out of the treacherous conditions on Main Beach an hour earlier – the first of seven surfer rescues of the day. “I made the rather prophetic statement that day when we were bringing in that guy in the IRB. I said to Peter, who had come out with me: ‘Don’t put the IRB away we haven’t finished’. I just looked at the conditions and the day, it was hot and sunny.” “You just sort of get a feel for it and that pretty much summed up the day. We did seven more rescues of surfers that day. And if it hadn’t been for the increased presence of lifeguards and IRBs for the search we would have lost one more that day, I can guarantee it.” Returning to his day job on a Grace Ave building site, things were short-lived as quick stream of sirens racing past and the caller ID on his phone – Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service general manager Glenn Bradley – forced him to down tools. “I think I was on the water [in an IRB] within about 10 minutes.”

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The humanity of the parking officer The grudge payment – when 011 strikes.

“My brother calls me a parking Nazi”. The brother’s joking – but others who’ve been stung by Tauranga City Council parking officer No. 011 might use ‘Nazi’ in the malevolent, spiteful true sense of the word. I know they do – I’ve heard them. Parking tickets are a grudge payment and people don’t like those who write them. ‘Peter’ the parking officer shrugs it off. “I’m not going to spend the entire day hang-dog because of it.” He says the contempt comes with the territory, the job, and you deal with it. Peter’s out on the beat in Grey St – he has this journalist in tow. I suggest we’re both considered ‘bottom-feeders’ – public perception of neither of our vocations are among the most-liked or most-trusted. You will know Peter, or 011, but we can’t identify him. “It’s a security thing. And I have a family to look after,” says Peter. Fair enough. “Is he the mean one with the hat,” sneers a colleague in the office. See what I mean.

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The colleague parked illegally, broke a bylaw, got a ticket and is now transferring responsibility for her actions to Peter. It becomes his fault. And her opinion of the man is shaped by her own irresponsibility. More shrugging and more smiling. “I can’t take on other peoples’ problems,” explains Peter. “They have

to take ownership of their own actions.” This is reinforced 10 metres up Grey St. A woman glowers at 011. “Don’t these machines give change?” It’s not a question, it’s a challenge. No ‘hullo, no excuse me please, no can you help please?’ She’s put $1 in the meter when 50 cents would have been enough and she’s piqued. “No – I’m sorry. There is no change Ma’am. Yes, I’m sorry.” Polite, smiley and as conciliatory as you please. This guy only has one setting – peacemaker. Peter’s smile, I suspect, has been surgically attached. It’s a crucial tool of his trade.

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It’s disarming and defusing and it gets a lot of work. Except some people refuse to be defused, they don’t want to be placated. They want to vent. “Some people are nasty. They will never like what I do or who I am. But I don’t like everyone either.” But why was he so apologetic to ‘Ma’am’? It was ‘Ma’am’ who didn’t read the instructions on the meter, who pumped too much money into the meter, who got huffy. “I just want it to be a positive experience. I’d like to think later when common sense kicks in people will have learned something and next time will do things differently and properly.” And yes, some people have even come back later to apologise. “Now that’s a nice feeling,” says 011. But out there on the street I don’t sense a lot of love. To read the full story, go to SunLive.co.nz and search By Hunter Wells ‘City parking officer opens up’.

Create, innovate, renovate As expected at any Home Show worth its salt, next month’s Tauranga Home Show will have a large contingent of home builders and home renovators at the event. Organiser Graeme Martin says there’ll never be a better opportunity all year to talk with so many builders and renovators in the one place at the one time than at ASB Arena, Baypark, on May 8-10. “They’ll cover everything from small room renovations and building superb homes to land and building packages – and everything in between. “There are some well-known big brands such as GJ Gardner, Signature Homes, Design Builders and

Generation Homes, alongside high profile local players including, Classic Builders, Venture Developments and Stuart Wood Home Builders – all available at the show with all their latest offerings.” But there are also other builders and renovators at the show, including, Navigation Homes, Smith & Sons Renovations, Radiant Construction and Urbo Homes – as well as ZB Homes, the Belvedere Group, Dixon Homes, Refresh Renovations, Realty Returns and Fairview Estate. “So bring your house plans and your great ideas and get along to the Tauranga Home

Show. This is the perfect time and place where you the visitor can meet with the key people behind the brands, and get the home of your dreams built by someone you’ve met and trust.” Visitors to this year’s Tauranga Home Show have the opportunity to glam up their kitchen with a European kitchen prize, worth $30,000, up for grabs – thanks to Palazzo Kitchens and Appliances and Tauranga granite kitchen top supplier Pacific Stone. All this and more is at ASB Arena, Baypark, on May 8-10. “See you there”.

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Students fathom the ideologies of war The ideals of war and how they have morphed during the years is the underlying message of a photographic exhibition on currently display at Ignition in Grey St. Opened yesterday, ‘Fathom’ has been produced by 26 students currently studying Bachelor of Creative Industries at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. Tutor Anne Shirley says the photographs were taken during the course of one day in response to the Laurence Aberhart’s Anzac Exhibition on show at the Tauranga Art Gallery. “After the exhibition the students went to sites around town and photographed them with the perspective of how they saw them.” As part of their studies, the students have examined the ideology war and how it has changed during time. “Creative Core 3 is about how the world works and how artists respond to events and issues, so ideology is a big thing for students. They need to know how it works and how things are passed down and how we believe it, use it and interpret it.” Student Marilyn Cairns’ photograph examines the cenotaph at Memorial Park. “The most horrifying thing I found about that particular memorial is the blank marble, just waiting for another set of names,” she say. “Many memorials speak of the soldiers who fought before out of patriotic duty. But with this cenotaph; it’s expected more names will go up. “That’s what I found disturbing, it’s like a selfBachelor of Creative Industries students Ashlei Luckman-Taupaki fulfilling prophecy.” Fathom is on display in Ignition at and Marilyn Cairns with their photographs being exhibited at 29 Grey St, Tauranga, until May 1. By David Tauranga Ignition on Grey St to May 1.

Enjoy a Great Anzac Day Brunch Tauranga City Council is hosting a Great Anzac Day Brunch following the combined Anzac Day civic memorial service at Tauranga Domain tomorrow, starting 9.45am. The free brunch offers a chance for the community to come together and share food, stories and togetherness on a special day, says Mayor Stuart Crosby. “The joint civic memorial service is

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Tauranga Art Gallery is offering opportunities to create something special around this Anzac Day. Paper Wreath Workshops with Emma Prill are on this Sunday from 10.30am-2.30am. The workshop is for people aged 15-plus and participants are asked to bring lunch. Children can join Emma on Monday, April 27 from 10am-12 noon for five to seven-year-olds, and eight to 14-year-olds can participate from 1pm-3pm. Sessions cost $15 per child, or $40 for adults. Bookings at the Tauranga Art Gallery or call 07 578 7933.

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Remember the sacrifices our country. As you will know, this year is particularly significant – marking 100 years since New Zealand and Australian forces landed on the beaches at Gallipoli. I’ve attended Anzac services in Tauranga for many years now, and I’ve noted a significant increase in the number of young people who attend these services. It’s great to see that the next generation will continue to honour and remember the sacrifices our forefathers made. I’ve just returned from the World Geothermal Congress in Melbourne, where I gave the opening address. New Zealand is a world leader in geothermal energy. We have doubled generation in the last decade, and last year geothermal ranked ahead of all non-renewable energy sources. This is a great opportunity for New Zealand to be able to leverage our skills and knowledge in this area on the world stage.

Tomorrow’s Anzac Day, honouring the 100th year since the Gallipoli landings, will be special for Tauranga. The combined event at Tauranga Domain, starting at 9.45am, represents the city coming together 100 years ago – by combining the usual Mount and Tauranga RSA ceremonies into one special occasion. The free bacon butties, Anzac biscuits, and hot drinks after the service perfectly complements the community feel of the day. A special thanks to all the wonderful sponsors, including Bakers Delight, First National Tauranga, The Big Smoke, and Gilmours. Thanks in advance to all the volunteers who will help out tomorrow. I heard people were quick to jump at the

chance to volunteer tomorrow. I’d be surprised if an elected member didn’t support a slight increase to the usual Anzac Day budget to ensure the centenary service was memorable. Please visit Tauranga City Council’s website at www. tauranga.govt.nz for more information about the Anzac Day ceremony. While you’re there, check out the full list of other Anzac events throughout the city. I hope there will be record turnouts of people flocking to the dawn services, which will be running as normal. Lest we forget.

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Submissions have now closed on Tauranga City Council’s Long Term Plan. About 700 submissions have been received, with some 550 coming in on the last day, April 20. This number is substantially down on previous 10-year plans. Consultation occurred during Easter and April school holidays and this may well have been a contributing factor in the reduced number of submissions received. This year no hard copies of the

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Letters from WWI Almost 100 years ago, my great granddad was jumping over trenches in an environment he described as ‘murder let loose’, with only the whistle of the shells and bullets to keep him amused.

Typed out on a typewriter by my late great uncle Jack, the letters seem like a fictional tale. It’s hard to wrap my head around the idea that these personal accounts are far from imaginary. I never met my great granddad. My father never met him either. Dad tells me Harold died from mustard gas in 1941 back in NZ. My poppa was just 15 when his father Harold John Hunter, service number 2/2845, was a died. Poppa never mentioned him. Perhaps it just gunner in the Second Artillery Division of the New wasn’t talked about. Too many horrific memories, too Zealand Expemuch hurt. ditionary Force Dear Mabel, So, I don’t know what he looks during World When the trai n moved off like or what kind of man he was – War I. th ere was great excitem ent amongst but I can’t help He was just 25. the men goin up for the fir g st time, but th thinking of That’s my age. He remaine e old hands d fairly quiet my great . spent his 28th Our section of granddad as birthday on Separtillery men moved off to Headquarters. my hero. On the way we tember 1, 1916, came under shellfire. By Zoe somewhere in About 100 ya Hunter France, fighting rds in front was a peasan co tta ge , an t’s old lady sittin for our country. g at the door sewing. Sudden I spend my ly we heard the 00-00-00 the high velo Zoe with of city shell. I di birthdays dining ved into a di alongside the tch her great road and peep with friends, ed up just in time to see th granddad’s e cottage vani maybe dabsh with a terrific crash. The old lady handwritten bling in a glass was killed. I might mentio letters from of wine and n the house was quite close to a big WWI. opening a few railway dump, which evidently Fitz presents. was after. I remain your His birthday loving sweeth eart, Harold. Manor present was War Hospital, Ep som, England, receiving a 1917. letter from his beloved wifeto-be, my great grandmother Mabel, who wrote to him from the other side of the world. And he wrote back. These are the heartwrenching, personal handwritten letters I hold in my hands today. Four generations have passed since my great granddad wrote these letters describing his experiences in France and Belgium from the time he joined the division, until leaving on October 2, 1917. It seems surreal to read them now.

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Help your child become a confident learner The maths and English tutors at NumberWorks’nWords in Tauranga say the value of education in a constantly changing world should never be underestimated.

They follow the belief of educational reformer John Dewey, who said: “Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself ”. NumberWorks’nWords owner Leanne RhodesRobinson says success in maths and literacy provide the fundamental building blocks for wider learning – and some children struggle to achieve this success in school. “We can help your child become a confident learner, with individual tuition based around a programme devised especially for your child.” Leanne says the fun, success-based learning programmes are completed at the child’s own pace. “Concepts are broken down to small steps to concentrate on, before moving on to the next. “Pretty quickly, learning confidence returns, interest increases and the next challenge can be tackled with a full set of tools that work.” Leanne says tutors make learning fun and enjoyable and accelerate the programme as each student’s anxiety gives way to self-belief and enthusiasm. “While some of our children have already lost a deal of confidence and self-belief, others are achieving very well and they’re simply keen to keep it that way. “Nothing boosts a child’s effort and achievement more than feeling they’re good at something.” Contact NumberWorks’nWords today, to find out how they can help your child by booking a free, no-obligation assessment carried out by a qualified educator. “This will highlight your child’s strengths and weaknesses, identify their knowledge gaps and suggest strategies for progress,” says Leanne.

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Why it’s worth winning the ‘battle of bedtime’ As you near the end of your day, you settle the household and get the children fed, watered, bathed and into bed on time so you can enjoy a few moments to yourself. It’s what keeps you sane. And let’s be honest – it provides you with the ability repeat the process day after day. But sometimes – and very often – the plan of quiet time,

sweet dreams and lullabies is replaced by tears, tantrums and an undeniable fear of the boogie monster hiding out in the wardrobe. Because we believe every parent deserves some peace and quiet, here are three things that you could try implementing in an attempt to win ‘the battle of bedtime’. Set a bedtime and be consistent every

night of the week, not just on school nights. Create an Hour of Power Relaxation leading up to bedtime. Focus on activities that promote relaxation such as quiet reading, massage or bath time. Create a peaceful sleeping environment. Try removing all technology and external stimuli from the bedroom and be sure to try a night light if child is scared. Let us know how you get on and join the conversation on our Facebook page.

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Construction in Papamoa reaches fever pitch The residential building boom has continued from the pre-Christmas rush unabated and add in the start of Stage Two at Papamoa Plaza – Papamoa really is a hive of building activity. The return of the builders to Papamoa Plaza this week has seen a number of stores relocating to accommodate the push to finish the inside and extend the retail area prior to this coming Christmas.

Double shifts are now the norm as builders are working around the clock. The most obvious of the works in the public concourse has seen the arrival of diggers inside and hoardings being strategically placed to allow the curious to peak into the construction zone. The coming weeks will be peppered with announcements of new architecture, new retailers and regular updates of progress at Papamoa Plaza – watch this space! Papamoa Unlimited is currently setting the events calendar for the remainder of

2015 and 2016. Key new events on the calendar are the Freezin’ for a reason Polar Plunge and the inaugural Papamoa bike festival. Watch this space for timing and how to get involved. Papamoa Progressive Association next meets at Gordon Spratt Reserve on Monday, May 11. Come along and listen to our ward councillors

and an update on the council’s Long Term Plan. I will also provide an update of the upgrade at Papamoa Plaza and answer all those questions you have been bursting to ask about the upgrade process and the shopping centre’s place in the community. Rapid growth, changing community needs and innovative events – this is why we love being here!

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There’s a new place of nurture and discovery for children that’s opened in Papamoa. It’s called Happy Feet Childcare and it’s nestled in Golden Sands Drive. Happy Feet Childcare offers early childhood care for children aged from three-months-old to fiveyears-old – as well as a before and after-school programme for Golden Sands School children. Happy Feet opened in November and offers a

vibrant, creative and happy environment with large, bright indoor and outdoor spaces ready for children to explore. “We’ve created a space that’s not only beautiful, but natural too,” says centre manager and owner Dyane Buenter. “We’re adding to it all the time.” All teachers are qualified at Happy Feet Childcare and believe in fostering partnerships, sharing values, teaching and learning together. “The relationships children form are a key factor in the success of their learning

journey,” says Dyane. “Each child has a key teacher who cares for them.” Visiting families’ homes within the first few months of the family enrolling is one thing that sets them apart from other childcare centres, says Dyane, who believes it helps children feel welcome and comfortable in the new environment. “Children really love it and look forward to their teacher coming to visit their house. We’re really enjoying getting to know our families. “Come for a visit and see if Happy Feet Childcare is the right choice for your family.”

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Dining with a beach feel in Papamoa

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Colourful festival of football Back by popular demand Football World Cup fever, on a youthful scale, is set to grip Otumoetai this weekend.

Sunday will see Fergusson Park transform into the field of dreams as more than 450 aspiring footballers from across the upper North Island chase Otumoetai Football Club Junior World Cup glory. Heading into its second year, the event mirrors the fierce competition on the global stage – 2014’s FIFA Football World Cup in Brazil and this year’s FIFA Under 20 Football World Cup held right here in New Zealand. Tournament director Gillian Carter is excited, predicting another colourfully competitive days action from 40 sides, with clubs coming from as far field as Auckland, Hamilton and Cambridge. “We’ve got teams from Three Kings, Hibiscus Coast and East Coast Bays in Auckland, Hamilton North and Hukanui, and Cambridge. “While the Bay of Plenty will be repre-

sented by Otumoetai, Papamoa, Waipuna, and Mount Maunganui.” Split into Grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12/13, pools of eight will square off in matches of 15 minutes each way, with the top two from each pool heading trophy to the play-off stage. The 12 to 13-year-old division is a new addition to the booming tournament with organisers having to turn people away, says Gillian. Otumoetai will field 10 teams spread across the five divisions – hopeful of keeping the ‘world cup’ in the BOP’s grasp. Getting into the ‘festival of football’ feel each team entered will be named after a nation featuring in the FIFA U20 World Cup, and will compete in that nation’s colours. But with only 24 nations competing a handful of ‘wannabe’ nations have been added to make up the 40 slots – causing some head scratching by players, says Gillian. “One of the teams has got Mali and they are asking: ‘Where is Mali?’. So they’re getting on the internet and having to look up

Otumoetai Football Club members are all colour and determination ahead of Sunday’s OFC Junior World Cup Tournament. Photo by Tracy Hardy. their country.” There will be a free bouncy castle and the FIFA U20 World Cup inflatable goal to try out with former All White goalkeeper James Bannatyne. Prizes for the best-dressed team along with Bay of Islands Escape Cruise Hawaii tournament prizes and giveaways will be 10—14 Jun ‘15 15 — 28 Oct ‘15 handed out also. Otumoetai Football Club Samoa Farewell Spit Junior World Cup Tournament matches 18 — 26 Jul ‘15 24 — 29 Oct ‘15 start 9am this Sunday. By Luke Balvert Tongariro Wild West Coast

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Kiwi workers are currently aged 55-plus, and that’s expected to rise to 25 per cent in five years’ time. Money was one reason people worked longer, but other reasons included job satisfaction, mental stimulation, the physical activity or a sense they were making a useful contribution. The report says most New Zealand organisations didn’t have a policy in place to address the issue of ageing workers. There is also a prevalence of negative stereotypes about older workers, including concerns about health and& safety, their physical and cognitive abilities, resilience, productivity and ability to learn new skills. But many survey respondents had positive perceptions of older workers, describing them as mature, reliable, loyal and having a strong work ethic.

Learn about how Age Concern can help you Have you heard of Age Concern? Or what they can do to help Tauranga’s senior population? If not, head along to Age Concern Tauranga’s monthly meeting on April 30 from 10am-11.30am at Hinton Lounge, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Age Concern Tauranga is a not-for-profit national organisation that works for the rights and wellbeing of older people. It informs and advocates, and provides

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Betty’s two decades with U3A In 20 years Tauranga’s U3A branch has gone from offering 25 members three courses to a whopping 700 participants 80 classes – and stalwart Betty Clethero isn’t giving up her involvement any time soon. As a result, retirement life is never boring for Betty, one of three original members, who is keen to learn and socialise – the epitome of the club. The 85-year-old decided to join Tauranga’s U3A two decades ago, after a short stay at an U3A in Australia. “I enjoyed it so much I wanted to be a part of this in Tauranga.” Betty attended the inaugural public meeting at St Enoch’s church on 16th Ave, Tauranga on March 17, 1995. The first three classes formed offered literature, creative writing and a computing course. Betty, who was in charge of writing the U3A newsletters for seven years, says it isn’t hard to find a course she enjoys. She still regularly attends French and computer classes and outdoor excursions out of a wide variety of on offer – from weekly yoga classes to monthly history classes, with physical activity sessions encouraged to keep retirees active. Betty also keeps herself busy teaching Apple Mac Support classes every third Thursday of each month. Betty says being a part of a growing community of like-minded people has allowed her to be heavily involved with the organisation. “I’ve made a lot of friends and I’ve learnt so much through these classes,” says Betty, who doesn’t care

Betty Clethero is one of the original members of Tauranga’s U3A, joining 20 years ago. Photo by Tracy Hardy. to stay at home when U3A is on offer. “It’s boring not doing anything when you’ve retired,” says Betty. U3A allows retired members of the

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Prevenar 13 has risks and benefits. PREVENAR 13 (pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine, 13 valent-adsorbed) 0.5 mL suspension for injection. PREVENAR 13 is a medicine for the immunisation against disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae strains 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F and 23F in adults and children aged more than 6 weeks of age. PREVENAR 13 does not provide 100% protection against vaccine strains or protect against non-vaccine strains. PREVENAR 13 is a fully funded prescription medicine for children up to 5 years of age, as part of the National Immunisation Schedule and for children up to 18 years meeting certain high-risk criteria (your doctor will advise if your child meets these criteria). For children not meeting these criteria, and for adults, PREVENAR 13 is an unfunded medicine – a pharmacy charge may apply and a normal doctor’s fee applies. PREVENAR 13 has risks and benefits. Use strictly as directed. If you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional. Consult your doctor to see if PREVENAR 13 is right for you or your child. Contains: 30.8 micrograms of pneumococcal purified capsular polysaccharides. Further information on PREVENAR 13 and the Consumer Medicine Information is available from www.prevenar13.co.nz, www.medsafe.govt.nz or Pfizer New Zealand Limited, Auckland, www.pfizer.co.nz. Ph. 0800 736 363. V10315. Pfizer New Zealand Limited, Level 1, Suite 1.4, Building B, 8 Nugent Street, Grafton, Auckland 1023. ® Registered Trademark. TAPS CH4339. DA1534SW. BCG2-H PRE0277. P10114. 03/2015.

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Hearing loss can affect many people differently. Some can become isolated, withdrawn, frustrated and anxious, according to the Tauranga Bay of Plenty Hearing Association. Others can become negative, blame others, bluff and are often in denial that they have a hearing problem – which can cause issues within the family. Tauranga BOP Hearing Association say the average person takes seven years to acknowledge they have a hearing loss. That can be seven years of sheer frustration for the hearing impaired, their friends and family. People thinking they need to do something about their hearing – or have friends and family telling them they think they have a hearing issue – can take the first step towards getting help by contacting Tauranga BOP Hearing Association. The impartial not-for-profit organisation can help with information on services and products that are available for the hearing impaired – and provide support for the

hearing impaired and those who support them. They provide education with a 30-minute presentation on all aspects of hearing – and in-house staff training on how to communicate effectively with residents, patients and clients. Assistive devices are available, including telephones, assistive listening devices, smoke alarms, door bells and alarm clocks all designed specifically for the hearing impaired. Free trials are available. Hearing aid consumables including batteries, tubings, wax guards and hearing aid maintenance including, cleaning, drying, tubing repairs is also available. They can provide agents for hearing aid repairs of all brands, as well as low cost hearing aids and quality hearing aids from $449$559 each. The Tauranga BOP Hearing Association on 1342 Cameron Rd, Greerton, is

open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm daily.

The way to good health and good heart Ideally, we would all like to enjoy our senior years in good health and good heart. We may not always know what is around the corner, but having our affairs in order can go some way towards alleviating financial and emotional stress during what should be a relaxing time of life. One of the main issues facing us as we age is where we will live. Whether downsizing or moving to a lifestyle village, it’s important to make

sure you understand the legalities surrounding your choice of abode. As the number of older people grows globally, more and more retirement living options are becoming available. But if you fail to read the fine print, you could find yourself out of pocket or trapped in unsuitable living circumstances. You may also want to consider setting up a trust to protect the ownership of your assets. Trusts are a useful estate planning tool, to maintain ownership of the property within the family or

to avoid assets being lost through your children’s relationships or business failings. While we may not want to think about it, as we get older it’s important to give consideration to what we want to happen if we lose the ability to manage our own affairs. Updating enduring powers of attorney, while you are mentally capable of doing so, and keeping your will updated, will ensure your wishes are carried out, while avoiding any confusion and possible exploitation later on. Elder Law is becoming a specialist area of practice. If you are 65-plus and in need of legal advice, a specialist in this area can help you make the right choices for you.

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Resthome’s new look The building may be undergoing a facelift – but Aspen Rest Home is still keeping its ‘homely touch’.

Aspen Rest Home’s activities coordinator Jean Lawrence and facility manager Mary McDonald in front of the new look facility.

Now under Tauranga ownership, the 54-bed facility has a fresh, new colour scheme inside and out, with some rooms being upgraded and refurbished in anticipation of being able to provide hospital level care. Facility manager Mary McDonald says Aspen prides itself on providing the best individualised care. “Aspen offers a wide range of activities and stimulation, with each resident having an individualised nursing and activities plan. “We offer a full range of care from our day club, respite, carer support and permanent care. “We’re able to offer assistance in processing the paperwork which accompa-

nies these varying types of care.” Mary says Aspen boasts stunning views of Tauranga Harbour, so residents sometimes struggle to drag themselves away for the weekly shopping trips, lunches out or inter-facility challenges, including indoor bowls and quiz nights. “With a full activities calendar, Aspen also boasts a large activities room as well as a men’s club, darts club and ladies’ craft club.” Mary, who has many years of aged care and management experience, is supported by a skilled and dedicated team. A Registered Nurse is available 24/7, with all laundry and food preparation done on-site. “Resthome residents are well looked after here at Aspen,” says Mary. “We make it our number one priority to make sure everyone is safe, comfortable and well cared for.” By Zoe Hunter

Something for free - and of benefit to all Outdoor space, fresh air and socialising are the basics for nurturing healthy minds and bodies. Goal seven within the city’s Age-Friendly City Strategy – Outdoor Spaces and Buildings – focuses on the accessibility of our parks and reserves and the need to encourage active use of these facilities for the enjoyment of all. The action points are to increase the diversity of recreational and physical activity to encourage older people to participate in activity and exercise at our community centres and parks. Physical activity is beneficial to one’s health and assists with an increased quality of life. Regular exercise improves mood and lowers the chances of injury – a real impact on everyday life. With age, the body takes a little longer to repair itself but moderate physical activity is good for people of all ages and all ability levels. The benefit of elderly people exercising regularly far outweighs the risks. The social benefits for participating in any outdoor activity, including meeting people and increasing self-

esteem, are equally important in the healthy aging process. You can do all this for free by gathering together your family and friends and visiting a local TCC park or reserve near you.

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Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne is urging New Zealanders young and old to talk about the kind of care they’d want if they were seriously ill or at the end of their life. This month’s Conversations that Count Day urges people to talk about future healthcare wishes with ‘your partner, a mate, with friends, or around the barbie’. Peter says there’s fundamental questions all need to consider, sooner rather than later. They include have you thought about what matters to you? Do you know who’d speak for you if you were unable to speak? Do you have a preference on where you’d like to be cared for if you were dying in hospital, a hospice or at home? See www.advancecareplanning.org.nz to help start a ‘conversation that counts’.

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Get to services early Tauranga City Council is advising residents going to tomorrow’s combined Anzac Day civic memorial service at Tauranga Domain to get there early.

The combined Tauranga and Mount Maunganui Anzac Day Civic Memorial Service at Tauranga Domain from 9.45am will mark the historical significance of the city’s War Memorial Gates and the 100th Anniversary of the Anzac Cove landings. The combined civic service replaces both the civic services pre-

viously held at Memorial Park and Mount Drury – for the community to stand together to recognise 100 years since New Zealand and Australian soldiers landed on the beaches of Gallipoli. TCC manager strategic events Pip Loader says they are expecting between 6000-8000 people at this year’s civic service. She’s advising people to allow themselves plenty of time to get to the venue “to ensure they are seated by 9.45am”.

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Free Park and Ride services will be available from Greerton RSA and Mount Maunganui RSA to and from Tauranga Domain.

Council’s Elizabeth St and Spring St parking buildings are free on Saturdays.

Road closures:

Tauranga City: From 8am-noon: Cameron Rd from Chapel St, Brown St intersection to Hamilton St. Mount Maunganui: From 5am-11am: Marine Parade from Commons Ave to Banks Ave, Grace Ave from Maunganui Rd to Marine Parade, Pacific Ave from May St to Marine Parade.

Giant poppy to remember the Anzacs In recognition of 100 years of Anzac spirit, Bayfair Shopping Centre has become a hub for remembering WWI troops that honourably fought for New Zealand’s freedom. Bayfair shoppers have personally crafted 1100 red poppies that cover a giant 2.4m high ‘100’ on display at the shopping centre, as a public demonstration of their honour and remembrance for the troops. Personal messages have been written on each poppy. Whether the message is to thank Anzac troops, individuals they knew personally who fought in the World Wars, or to thank army personnel of today – Bayfair Shopping Centre marketing manager Kylie McGregor says all messages of remembrance and encouragement are recognised. Kylie says Bayfair is a hub for the local community, which is why it’s important to provide a place for locals to share their thanks and memories – and this visual representation of remembrance will be a tangible way to show the Bay of Plenty’s appreciation and respect. “Anzac Day is important in our Kiwi calendar – this year even more so with it being the centenary celebrations. “Tauranga has a great population of both elderly

Personal messages have been left by Bayfair shoppers to honour WWI troops. and young families, with many who have ancestors or personal associations with troops who were deployed for the World Wars.” Kylie says Bayfair is proud to have provided shoppers with an activity that displays their personal appreciation of our country’s history. “We wanted to involve everyone who’s able to in this community initiative as it’s important to us not only as a community, but as a country.”

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An Anzac service near you Tomorrow marks 100 years since New Zealand and Australian soldiers landed on the beaches of Gallipoli – and the Western Bay of Plenty is ready to commemorate those who fought for our freedom.

Dawn services will take place around the region, with Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Returned Servicemen Associations holding individual services, as will Maketu, Omokoroa and Katikati. Mount Maunganui’s Dawn Parade is at the Cenotaph, Marine Parade, from 6am. Tauranga’s Dawn Service at RSA Cenotaph, Cameron Rd, Greerton, also starts 6am. If wet, the service will move to Greerton Community Hall. Omokoroa is hosting Anzac Day activities for the first time – starting with a 6am dawn service at Crapp Reserve with a cup of tea and Anzac biscuits afterwards. At 11am is a wreath-laying ceremony at

Omokoroa Point School, with a brand new flagpole, where 100 white crosses will be arranged as part of the Field of Remembrance project. Katikati’s dawn parade will be at Katikati Memorial Square – outside the town’s war memorial hall on Main St – with the muster at 5.45am ready for the 6am service. Afterwards, people can join servicemen at Katikati RSA for breakfast, which is $8.50 each. Katikati’s Civic Service muster is 10am at the Uretara Domain, for a 10.30am start to march to Katikati War Memorial Hall. The Civic Service starts 11am, followed by a reception at Katikati RSA. Maketu’s dawn service will gather at 5.45am at the Maketu Reserve, first for a blessing of new rock memorial to commemorate WW100. At 6am there will be a march to the Whakaue Kaipapa Marae for a memorial service at 6.30am. At 7.30am there’ll be a plane drop of poppies. At 10am Te Puke’s civic parade will see

a donkey plod up Jellicoe St to honour the eight million donkeys and horses that died in WWI. Residents are invited to line Jellicoe St as 100 marchers walk silently from the Post Office to the memorial hall for the Anzac service at 10.30am. A combined Tauranga and Mount Maunganui Anzac Day Civic Memorial Service at Tauranga Domain from 9.45am will mark the historical significance of the War Memorial Gates and the 100th Anniversary of the Anzac Cove landings. The combined civic service replaces both civic services previously held at Memorial Park and Mount Drury. Tauranga City Mayor Stuart Crosby encourages people to attend a service this Anzac Day and pause to remember the brave men and women who have served our country. “Anzac Day creates an opportunity for us to understand and express gratitude for those TS Chatham leading cadet Shainia Ellingham, No who lost their lives, for those involved in the 16 Squadron leading air cadet Steen Hemmingsen armed forces – the Army, Air Force, Navy and Western BOP cadet unit staff sergeant Amy and Merchant Navy – and for the people Bennett will be part of tomorrow’s Anzac Day supporting them today.” commemorations. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Saving lives one written memoir at a time Personal historian Christine Norton believes every person has something extraordinary about them and a story to tell.

But ordinary people who’ve lived some quite extraordinary lives.” Christine believes it’s important to record people’s life stories, which is why she helps to transform a head-ful of memories, photos and letters into an enduring legacy for Tauranga families. Her written memoirs go beyond names and dates of a genealogy chart. Christine says they capture the personal stories behind the facts and infuse the past with vitality. “Our byline is: ‘Saving lives one story at a time’. That’s what we do.” First, an initial free-of-charge, no-obligation consultation is scheduled. The project is then planned, “There’s no such pre-interview research is conducted if necessary, interthing as an ordiviews are recorded and notes are transcribed. nary life,” says Christine. “We’re Text is edited and proof-read in phase two of the process, with photos included before clients see a final not writing about the rich proof for print. Clients can chose for their memoirs to be printed in and famous one of three luxurious coffee table-quality books, with here. captioned images to give readers a peek back into history. There’s the choice of a traditional soft cover book, a superbly hand-crafted presentation book, or a flexible binding and padded cover personalised book. “Each double-page spread is really a work of art, they’re beautiful inside and out,” says Christine. “EvePersonal historian Christine rything about it is personalised.” Norton says there’s no such For a professional quality book of memories that thing as an ordinary life. lasts, contact Christine today. By Zoe Hunter

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Tomorrow’s Anzac Day holds extra special meaning – it will commemorate 100 years since New Zealand and Australian soldiers landed on the shores of Gallipoli. Sun Media Ltd is providing the Western Bay of Plenty community the chance to express their pride, support and respect for our brave men who died for their country, and those who have since passed away. This page is a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacriﬁce so we can enjoy the freedom we live in today.

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Seng sticks to his day job You’d think amateur photographer Seng Kit would snap up a career in photography after claiming a top prize in an inaugural photo competition – but he’s just keeping it as a hobby. The 28-year-old photographer only moved to the Bay of Plenty about three months ago – but he’s snapped the secondbest picture of the region in the recent Plenty for Everyone competition. But Seng’s sticking to

his day job in the IT department at Bay of Plenty District Health Board. “I don’t think it will bring enough bread and bacon to the table,” says Seng. “I’m just ‘Beach races’ by Jay Drew. happy to do it month. “If they do see it they might be for the fun of it to be honest.” quite surprised,” says Seng. He pressed the shutter on his top It’s the first time one of Seng’s photoshot of two men fishing off the rocks in graphs will go on public display. Mount Maunganui at sun set just a day He’s only been snapping pics on his before the competition closed. Sony a7R for 18 months. Seng gets a Canon Printer PIXMA “I love it,” says Seng. “It’s certainly one MG5560, while the two men in the picof my passions.” ture receive a few seconds of fame when Jay Drew won the competition with they’re faces go on display in the Photohis photograph entitled ‘Beach Races’. graphic Society of New Zealand’s 63rd Jay and Seng will be awarded their prizes annual Canon National Photographic at the PSNZ Canon National PhotoExhibition at Tauranga Racecourse next graphic Exhibition at 6pm May 1. All of the accepted images will be screened at the exhibition, open to public in the Sir Tristram Room at Tauranga Racecourse 5pm-7.30pm on May 1 – and 10.30am -3pm on May 2. Admission is $2 or free with the TECT Card. ‘The Perfect Catch’ by Seng Kit. By Zoe Hunter

No vision shown in the LTP The proposed Tauranga City Council’s Long Term Plan 2015-2025 shows no vision. City councillors are obsessed with the level of council debt, but fail to realise that if they control their cost structure then the debt will manage itself. A quick look at the burgeoning staff numbers will show this council is overloaded with bureaucratic planners, and not enough action-orientated frontline staff. I’m sure that council could perform effectively with a reduction of about 40 per cent from the current staff levels. TCC appears in total disarray. Their property division continues to give Read this column in full on

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Old soldier’s lasting gift to community An Acorn Foundation donor’s handy camera work in World War II is set to form the basis of an exhibition, providing a personal insight into the experiences of some New Zealand soldiers.

Colin Toop, and a photo from his wartime collection

Colin Toop tucked his treasured camera into his rucksack as his ship sailed from NZ, as part of the Royal New Zealand Artillery forces in 1941. A keen amateur photographer, Colin’s camera accompanied him as he was stationed

first in Egypt and later in Syria and Italy. He rose to the rank of Major, and when he finally returned from the war he brought with him a collection of the photos he’d taken while he’d been away. Acorn Foundation operations manager Margot McCool says the Acorn Foundation is now looking at ways to showcase these images alongside other artefacts and stories from the war. Colin became an Acorn donor when he was looking at ways to contribute to the local community. Margot says after his death in 2005, the

bulk of Colin’s estate was gifted to the Acorn Foundation. “Because Acorn doesn’t spend the capital sum gifted, but only the investment income, Colin’s gift has already contributed $370,000 to more than 100 local community groups in the last nine years. “Acorn expects to distribute a further $40,000 later this year from Colin’s fund – a remarkable tribute to a man who just wanted to do something positive for his community.” To discover how you could do likewise, phone Acorn Foundation on 07 579 9839, or visit acornfoundation.org.nz to find out more.

Meet Helen and her ‘Supreme Dream Team’ They’re not just property managers – the ‘Supreme Dream Team’ at Barnard Property Management aim to develop client relationships that inspire confidence and peace of mind. Business director Helen Barnard says she and her ladies have worked together to make the business as terrific as it is today. Helen says they not only excel at customer service and efficient management – but they’re also strong communicators for both property owners and tenants in

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George whistles to new heights To hang up your sporting boots at age 10 and pick up a whistle instead is a gutsy move by anyone’s standards, but it’s certainly paying off in spades for teenager George Haswell.

But like any sport the pinnacle rests with its world cup, and this 15-year-old Mount Maunganui referee is preparing to secure another slice of sporting history by blowing the whistle in next week’s Touch Rugby World Cup in Coffs Harbour, Australia. In the last five years George has climbed the refereeing ladder, both in New Zealand Touch Rugby and Bay of Plenty Rugby ranks, with considerable speed. “In the NZ referee squad I’m the youngest [of the 29 Kiwi referees] and I think I’ll be the youngest in history to go to a world cup. “I was the youngest in test match history when I did a match at the Youth Trans-Tasman Series.” In fact it was January’s three-test youth series, in Cronulla, Australia, where George proved himself. Fellow referees put his name forward as the Mount teen opted against it due to age and “inexperience”. At such a young age, yet to sit his driver licence or senior exams, George admits this international

call-up comes as a surprise, and being involved. but he’s more than ready “Touch it’s a lot faster and you have to be a lot for the chance with backing from the Kiwi selectors. fitter than rugby, where “Being 15 I never thought you have stoppages with I’d be going to the world scrums and lineouts.” Joining George from cup or even do a test match. I’ve been pushed the BOP refereeing ranks up the ranks pretty are Brian Pohatu, Jackson quick, which is quite Reuben, Kiri Martin, and good I suppose.” Te Puia Williams. Not the flashest player Teams from 25 countries growing up, George will participate during admits he made the the five-day tournament call early on to put led by the host nation his passion for Australia, which is lookTouch Rugby into ing for an unprecedented refereeing and eighth consecutive World George Haswell is he isn’t looking Cup Champions Trophy Australia bound as a victory. New Zealand is back – refereereferee at the Touch the only rival to lift the ing touch in Rugby World Cup. coveted trophy. summer and Photo by Bruce Barnard. The 2015 Touch World rugby in winter, Cup is April 29-May 3 at picking up his Coffs Harbour, Australia. first premier grade appointment George thanks Mount this season. Maunganui Lions Club and 1st But he holds touch rugby Call Recruitment for helping get closest to his heart. “I was never him to the world cup. really a good touch player and I still loved watching the sport By Luke Balvert

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The hunt is on for House of the Year Judges have this month started their trek up and down the country on the hunt for New Zealand’s finest homes in this year’s Registered Master Builders 2015 House of the Year competition. Judges will assess more than 350 homes as they travel from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island before regional event winners are announced in July and August. They’re on a mission to find the finest houses in the country, ranging from new

homes and show homes, to renovations and builder’s own homes. Registered Master Builders Association chief executive David Kelly says the judges’ high standards and the level of quality entries contribute to the success of the competition year after year. “Every year the quality of the entries continues to increase. It’s fantastic to see the teamwork and passion coming from the builders. They all deserve recognition for their work,” says David. “The House of the Year is a fantastic opportunity to drive excellence within the construction industry. It encourages our

Members to strive to be the best and gain invaluable recognition for their work at the same time.” Entries from the Bay of plenty have increased from 2014, as have Canterbury, Waikato, Wellington and Taranaki areas – and Auckland area has seen a 26 per cent jump in entries. David says Registered Master Builders is extremely proud of running an annual competition that showcases the high quality of building in New Zealand. “House of the Year is the perfect vehicle to help New Zealanders find builders at the top of their game to turn their new home or renovation plans into reality. It’s an extremely gratifying project to be a part of.” Judging concludes in June/July. The BOP Central Plateau regional event – for houses in

Landlords – ‘we’ll pay the rent’ A Tauranga residential property manager is ushering in a new level of professionalism in the rental housing market by guaranteeing the rent will be paid for any tenants his company puts into a property. Dan Keller, who enjoys a high profile in the industry after serving nine years as president of the Tauranga Property Investors Association to 2012, says his property management company, RentPro, is now offering a 100 per cent rent-guarantee scheme to its clients, which means covering a tenant’s rent for the term of the tenancy. “Landlords tell me their biggest single worry is that tenants fail to meet their rent commitments,” says Dan Keller.

“A few weeks’ missed payments can have a serious impact on some landlords’ ability to meet their investment obligations. “At RentPro we are property investors ourselves, sharing years of experience and expertise. “We believe our tenant selection and property management procedures are so good we can guarantee the rent during the entire tenancy where we get to select the tenants – at no extra cost. “As always with these sorts of things, terms and conditions apply to the rent guarantee, but it goes both ways. “Landlords have to agree to maintain the rental property to an acceptable standard in order to qualify for the guarantee scheme, so tenants are assured of prompt action should the property require any attention.” The RentPro team looks after resi-

dential properties across the Tauranga region, but its clients come from all over the Western Bay, and beyond. It featured recently on the TV2 ‘Renters’ programme, helping a landlord clean up after a bad tenant.

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Declare war on mould and bacteria Mould can grow almost anywhere, on any surface, as long as moisture is present. That’s why the professional team at Jaymak NZ hopes Bay of Plenty businesses aren’t taking the ‘out of sight out of mind’ approach when it comes to cleaning their commercial equipment.

Jaymak NZ is a national company that provides a professional and accredited service in the field of commercial equipment hygiene services. Managing director Steve Barnett says the equipment hygiene specialists use specialised cleaning products utilising colloidal technology, which breaks down mould at a molecular level. “We don’t just wipe down the equipment, we clean it inside and out. The system is proven with more than 14 years of successful results, including reduced coolroom energy usage, ongoing control of mould and bacteria growth and improved hygiene.” Coming into winter, Steve says it’s a good idea to get the heat pumps and

air conditioning units cleaned for both health and power saving benefits. “Independent tests show a saving of up to 20 per cent per annum. A cleaner heat pump or air conditioning unit reduces energy consumption, improves airflow with effective air-borne bacteria control.” Specialising in mould and bacterial control, Jaymak NZ also has extensive experience in coolroom cleaning, fridges, air handling units, dishwashers, ice machines, cold display units, plant rooms and full kitchen cleans. No job is too big or too small for the team at Jaymak NZ. Contact the team on 0800 529625 for a free health check. By Zoe Hunter

Jaymark NZ Managing director Steve Barnett. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Baz’s custom-made canvas for the land and sea Creative Canvas owner Baz Thomas knows what he’s talking about when it comes to canvas. He specialises in all types of canvas, including boat canvas, caravan awnings, roll-up blinds, shade sails, upholstery, spa pool covers – and more. “We can do it all,” says Baz. Most of what Baz creates is custom-made. “Customers can chose the colour, fabric, size and style of canvas for a personalised product to call their own. No job is too small.” Baz has been in the industry for 20 years this year,

since taking an interest in canvas at age 16. In 2012, Baz opened his business – Creative Canvas – on Birch Ave and has since been offering high quality workmanship and excellent customer service to Tauranga residents. Baz is happy to provide advice on any canvas job. Give him a call today or visit, www.bazcreativecanvas. co.nz By Zoe Hunter

Creative Canvas owner Baz Thomas with a Ziptrak roll-up blind. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Renewed call for rental WOFs The Green Party says there’s an urgent need for a Warrant of Fitness for rental homes after reports this month tell of landlords still being reluctant to insulate homes for tenants, despite subsidies to do so. Green Party housing spokesman Kevin Hague says making it voluntary for landlords to provide a healthy home for tenants is clearly not working and it’s time minimum standards for rentals are made mandatory. “More than one million adults and half a million NZ children live in rentals and they should have the right to live in homes that provide

them with basic levels of warmth shelter and protection. “A Warrant of Fitness, as proposed by the Green Party, would require rentals to meet insulation, weather-tightness, and basic service standards including heating, hot and cold tap water, toilet, a shower or a bath tub, electricity and a stove and safe wiring. “The market is failing New Zealanders, both in the provision of affordable homes, and in healthy rentals. “And until the Government responds by making minimum standards mandatory, children will suffer from illnesses and disease associated with cold damp homes.”

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Building on city’s marine offerings

Girls and their tools If you’re anything like me, using a power tool is definitely not second nature. But buying a power drill for your DIY needs doesn’t have to be rocket science. First, decide what kind of drill you need. Corded or cordless? Corded is good for the garage near a power point, while cordless is movable. But which accessory? Do I use the

twist, spiral or spade drill bit? The most common is the twist drill bit, which are mainly used mainly for wood and metal. Spade bits are usually designed for drilling large, clean holes in timber. It’s flat, spade-like shape and pointed tip is great for cutting deeper and wider holes when constructing ™ DIY furniture.

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The Tauranga Marine Precinct, being constructed along the waterfront, will include New Zealand’s largest travel lift/boat hoist once it’s purchased. industry starts next Phil Waredale is going shopping and services,” says Phil. month. “Having the largest capacity vessel for the biggest travel lift/boat This will complete hoist/travel-lift in NZ will bring unprechoist in the country for stage one of the project, edented opportunities to the marine establishment of new industry here. the Tauranga Marine infrastructure. “The central location of the precinct Precinct. Further stages will and its direct connection to the strategic The boat hoist is the key piece of infra- transport network are an added bonus, involve the gradual develstructure for the $10 million project and making it the ideal spot for marine busi- opment of additional lots is being put at either 200 or 300 tonnes, nesses large and small.” to accommodate addidepending on if the purchase is brand The $10 million project is on time and tional marine businesses. new or second-hand. on budget. This month TCC released a The new hoist and associated hard registration of interest for qualified civil stand replaces the former 600-tonne works contractors for the construction slipway, which Tauranga City Council phase of the project. sold off to Nuku’alofa in Tonga to make This includes discussions with potenway for the second harbour bridge. tial contractors about how they propose Phil, who is Tauranga Marine Precinct to install the new infrastructure in the project director, has shortlisted four vessel works site. international suppliers and asked them This includes a new vertical seawall to provide proposals for a vessel hoist/ being built in the next month or two. travel-lift that’s able to lift vessels of at The hardstand area will be constructed least 200 tonnes, which will allow the after the seawall. New floating marina new precinct to haul out commercial berths will also be installed. vessels. The site on Mirrielees Rd is cleared of Proposals are also requested for contaminated soils and a geotechnical machines with a hoist capability of 300 report received this month has verified tonnes – and, extra-wide to cater for the site, on reclaimed land, is not prone catamaran vessels. to liquefaction. The largest similar hoist is a 100 tonne Existing tenants on-site within the hoist at Whangarei, but most marinas Stage 1 works area are relocating. The and hard stands operate 30/35 tonne current agreement sees them clear of the travel lifts. construction areas by early June. A decision will be made by the end of The Bay of Plenty Regional Council May for delivery of a machine early in is contributing $5 million through the 2016 prior to the opening of the Marine Regional Infrastructure Fund. Precinct in July 2016. TCC’s $5 million contribution will be “Tauranga has the capacity to partially offset by the sale of properties become a national hub for marine on and near the site. activities, with world-class facilities Marketing of the lots to the marine

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Elaine and Owen Hart, Bill and Sylvie Taylor, Yvonne and David Sunderland, Barrie and Cinthia Herring, Elizabeth Whyte and John Ramsay enjoy sequence dancing. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Fun dancing on repeat Fun, good music, exercise, mental stimulation and friendly company is what’s on offer at Tauranga Sequence Dance Club. Modern sequence dancing is a form of social dancing based on the normal ballroom and Latin style – except everyone dances the same standardised 16-bar sequences in unison. Tauranga Sequence Dance Club secretary Elaine Hart says sequence dancing is a great leisure activity. “You make new friends and enjoy good companionship with likeminded people. It’s good exercise

and great stimulation for the brain. We have lots of fun.” Classes are held at the Tauranga Senior Citizens Club hall on Norris St. Monday night is club night, with one-hour tuitions included on Wednesday’s club nights. Friday nights are strictly for workshops, with themed dances also held on the first Saturday of each month. “We introduce new dances often to keep it fun and fresh,” says Elaine. The music is strict to tempo too, which keeps things upbeat.

“We have some lovely music by many Australian and UK musicians,” says Elaine. Dance tutor Yvonne Sunderland has been dancing for about 15 years and has taught in the United Kingdom. Why she dances is simple. “I really enjoy it,” says Yvonne. Elaine and Yvonne encourage people to join Tauranga Sequence Dance Club. Any ages and abilities are welcome, although it’s helpful to understand the basics of a waltz and foxtrot. Partners are preferable.

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Sewing up 45 years in business The sisters at Bernina Sewing Centre in Tauranga are celebrating a business milestone next month. In May, owners Robyn Curd and sister Glenda Moore will celebrate 45 years in business. “Not many businesses in Tauranga can say they’ve been around for as long as us,” says Robyn. The sisters purchased the business from their parents about 10 years ago and say the industry is going strong. It’s so successful that the sisters have had to extend the store by 2.5 metres. “We’ve made our shop a bigger, better and brighter location,” says Robyn. The Cameron Rd store stocks machines, quilting, patchwork, and fabric – everything to do with sewing. “We run a lot of sewing classes and have the biggest Bernina club in New Zealand,” says Robyn. Bernina Sewing Centre has an incredible sale on all sewing machines and overlockers running until May

Sisters Glenda Moore and Robyn Curd own Bernina Sewing Centre in Tauranga. 31. “It’s probably the best sale we’ve ever had.” The Weekend Sun readers who mention this article to the girls at Bernina Sewing Centre will receive 20 per cent off any purchase more than $20, excluding machines, sewing cabinets and dress making models. For good quality sewing products and customer service, visit the team at Bernina Sewing Centre at 387 By Zoe Hunter Cameron Rd today.

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Slurp your ills and chills away With winter on the way, soon we’ll all be rugging up to keep away the chill factor. But one of the best tactics is to slurp on a winter staple – soup. So why not try this easy recipe that will make a yummy evening meal or a hearty workday lunch? The recipe comes from ‘Lose Wheat In 4 Weeks’. The book is available from www.exislepublishing.co.nz and wherever good books are sold. RRP is $34.99.

Dairy-free, nut-free, Paleo-Friendly, vegan recipe Preparation time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serves 4 Butternut squash soup with sage Timesaving tip: You can purchase peeled, cut-up butternut squash, found next to the prepackaged salads in the refrigerated section of the supermarket. You’ll need about two-three cups cubed. If you’re using precut squash, skip the first five steps in the instructions. Ingredients 1 butternut squash 2 Tbsp regular olive oil Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper

4 cups vegetable stock 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage Method Preheat the oven to 246 degrees Celsius. Using the base of a chef ’s knife, cut off the stem at the top of the squash. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin from the squash. Using a knife, cut the squash into quarters. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds. Chop the squash into small chunks, transfer to a baking sheet, coat with the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a blender or the bowl of a food processor together with the stock, and process until smooth. Serve topped with sage.

Sandra’s family baking tradition sweetly continues Whenever Sandra Hunt bakes Aunt Daisy’s Anzac biscuit recipe she carries on a family tradition that her mother started back in the 1940s. The Omokoroa resident grew up in Point Chevalier, where her mother Rewa Rose Thackwell worked in a factory in Auckland’s CBD making metal goods. “She worked there when women had to work, when all the men were away at war and the factories had to be manned.” Part of Rewa’s work involved sealing tins of Anzac biscuits. “Local ladies baked these biscuits for their sons and husbands who were serving overseas, packed their biscuits into cake tins and took them into the factory to have the lids soldered on,” says Sandra, who a little girl at the time, points out there was no Tupperware back then. “Eggs, butter and sugar were rationed in those years, therefore the Anzac biscuit recipe was seen as ration-friendly.” When World War II ended in 1945 Rewa continued baking Anzac biscuits every year leading up to April 25. “The kids in our household were sent out to deliver them to ex-servicemen in our neighbourhood. Generally, we gave to them Returned Servicemen.” “It was good fun – and it wasn’t just Anzac biscuits, she’d say: ‘Look, can you take these two date scones the old Omokoroa resident lady at the back or next door’ Sandra Hunt with – it was that sort of thing.” her Anzac biscuits she “This family tradition bakes for The Centre continued for many decades,” – carrying on a says Sandra, who moved to family tradition. Omokoroa about 15 years Photo by Tracy Hardy.

ago and cranked up the oven. “I stick with the old traditional recipe, the Aunt Daisy one definitely.” But in the last two years the number of ex-servicemen in Omokoroa dwindled – so Sandra found another avenue of recipients. “When I started to be associ-

ated with The Centre, we have old ladies come in for morning teas, I thought I’ll bake the Anzac biscuits.” To Sandra, her family tradition isn’t anything special. “I’ve done it all my life.” By Merle Foster

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Movie fundraiser for Georgie A movie fundraiser on in the city next week is placing a fiveyear-old Omokoroa autistic girl one step closer to her dream of having her very own assistance dog. Georgie Farrell – who lives with parents Matthew and Liz and older brothers, Patrick, 9, and Jack, 8 – was diagnosed with autism spectrum disor-

der and global development delay and speech delay at age three. Georgie requires round-the-clock supervision. She lacks an awareness around personal safety, and communication is challenging. Life for Georgie and her family can at times be overwhelming – but Georgie’s mum Liz Farrell says having an assistance dog will give her daughter and the family greater freedom to enjoy everyday activities most families

take for granted. The Farrells have been accepted onto the Assistance Dogs NZ programme, which asks families to fundraise about $20,000 for the dog’s training costs. “Our family’s biggest dream is to walk around the Mount without Georgie running off the edge,” says Liz. “When Georgie gets her very own dog, this will become a reality. So far we’ve raised $7000 towards the $20,000 cost of an assistance dog.” The movie fundraiser features ‘Song of the New Earth’ next Thursday, April 30 from 7pm at the 17th Ave Historic Village Picture Theatre. Voted by the Huff Post website as number three in the Top 10 Heartwarming Films 2014, the movie is a journey of sound, spiritually and scientifically, with viewers taken on an adventure to experience “seeing the miracles that happen with sound”. It’s also described as cutting edge, inspirational, extraordinary journey, showing how through sound and music we can heal the world and ourselves. Tickets are limited to 50 and can be purchased at www.globalspiritualeventsdirectory.com or from Georgie’s mum Liz on 021 069 6658. To help Georgie’s fundraising see https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/georgieand

A movie night next week for autism sufferer Georgie Farrell, 5, will help her goal to get an assistance dog.

Get immunised against the flu With winter approaching, Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is encouraging Western Bay of Plenty families to make sure they’re immunised against the flu. “People at high risk such as the elderly are entitled to a vaccination at no cost. They should make

an appointment with their doctor now if they haven’t already done so before the winter,” says Scott. This week is also Immunisation Week, which is an opportunity to talk about immunisation against whooping cough and measles for babies and young children, as well as protecting people throughout their life. Scott says “Call your doctor if you’re not sure your family

is fully immunised”. Children are usually vaccinated at 15 months and four years of age. Anyone not vaccinated who is exposed to measles needs to stay home for at least two weeks to ensure the virus doesn’t spread. Anyone who suspects they may have measles should phone their GP or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.

Group talks cloth nappies over coffee EXCELLENCE IN DERMATOLOGY

New mums have some big decisions to make – home or hospital birth? Natural or pain relief? Breast or bottle? Then there are lesser decisions like cloth nappies or disposable nappies? Both have obvious advantages – modern cloth nappies have no harmful chemicals or plastics and have less of

an impact on the environment. Disposables are convenient, easier to use and considered more sanitary. However, you don’t have to be a cloth nappy apostle to be part of the Cloth Nappy Coffee Group, which meets at the Tauranga Parents Centre on 17th Ave for an hour on Saturday, April 25 at 2pm. Everyone is welcome – even in disposables. Entry is a gold coin and there are loads of prizes including a baby buggy, lots of chat and a few laughs.

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Anti-aging compounds in grapes (Part 1) For years, researchers have studied the French Paradox that while the French have a diet high in saturated fats their rates of cardiovascular health are much lower than other countries with similar diets. Most researchers agree that most of these benefits come from two compounds found in grapes and are highly concentrated in some wines. The first are a group of phenolic antioxidants (OPC) and the second a compound called resveratrol. These antioxidants have the ability to protect many cell types from free radical damage. Free radicals are a completely normal by-product of our energy systems. You cannot run a car engine without exhaust gasses; likewise you cannot make energy without producing free radicals. Almost every chronic disease is directly or indirectly affected by oxidative stress – the term scientists use to refer to the damage caused by free radicals. While some antioxidants can protect certain cells, OPCs protect against a wide range of free radicals.

For example, they offer excellent protection to blood vessel walls making them important supplements for hypertension and coronary artery disease. They are excellent for joints because they help reduce cartilage damage by protecting specialised cells that maintain cartilage. But OPC quality varies greatly. Some are extracted using toxic solvents while other contain less active ingredients. My favourite is ActiVin. I’ve used this in my antioxidant formulas for more than 15 years and have seen thousands of people helped by this highly effective extract. I use it as nutritional support for hypertension, poor circulation and general cardiovascular health. It’s excellent for respiratory health and is effective at supporting joint health. Look for products that combine OPC with resveratrol and Acai extracts as these are very complementary. Give me a call if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Stress: ‘a personal perception’ There are no accurate and all-encompassing definitions of stress because stress is simply a personal perception. The things you find stressful may be things that don’t make me blink an eye. Stress is about our reactions to things, situations and people. The word stress could also be anxiety, worry or fear. All-in-all we tend to normalise stress in our lives. We think to ourselves: ‘Yes my job is a bit stressful, yes the family can cause me some stress at times, yes I’m a bit worried about the

Health career options at city expo Do you want to touch lives and make a difference? Then head along to the Bay of Plenty Clinical School Education Centre at Tauranga Hospital on May 12 for a Health Careers Expo. The expo will enable attendees to explore whether want to work in a sector where there are jobs available for all education and experience levels? And where every day is different and enjoy a competitive earning potential? The careers afternoon to meet and talk to health professionals about their role and career opportunities available is to all ages from 4pm-5.30pm on May 12.

finances – but so is everyone’. Stress is actually a normal part of life – what is also normal is that as a society we’re pretty poor at managing it. Because stress is normal we tend to ignore that it’s happening at all and therefore do not take any steps to manage it. Stress management is a personal journey – what works for you may not work for your mate. The advice for the week is stress management is simply about balance. How do you balance every day

the normal every day stress that exists in your life? What little things do you do to create balance? Do you take time out from your workday? Do you focus on your breathing a couple of times a day to reinstate some focus and balance? Do you practice mindfulness or meditation? We all have stress. But if we all implemented some basic balance strategies into our regular daily routine, stress would cause far less problems both physiologically and psychologically. Find your balance.

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Pooches have enough city parks Re: ‘Pooch park wanted’ (The Weekend Sun, April 10, pg 13). After reading Mel Osborn’s reasoning for wanting a dog park in Tauranga, we as a NZ Kennel Club-registered Agility Club in Tauranga wish to respond. Tauranga Dog Training Club run year round classes teaching agility at all levels, be it competitive or simply to enrich your canine companion’s life and have been doing so for the last 25 years. We work closely with Tauranga City Council with regards to our rental of clubrooms and bookings of grounds - both for weekly training nights and shows, which as a NZKC member we must hold four each

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year. These are not fenced grounds. Our dog sport is governed by a numerous rules and regulations mainly to do with a dog’s safety. Our teaching methods must uphold these rules and all of our equipment must comply with a Warrant of Fitness. Serious injury can occur in this sport, especially to a young dog if not taught correctly. To compete in our sport you must belong to a registered club. There are four registered agility clubs in the Bay of Plenty area. For more information on our sport, visit www. dogagility.org.nz Our members and pupils are also encouraged to practise at any park they take there

dogs too. There are a lot of grounds in Tauranga where you can set up your own gear - and they are certainly not fenced areas. Our dogs are under our control and are our responsibility having a fence around an area doesn’t change this. We fear it may make some owners too complacent in regards to their dog’s behaviour. Who would govern this park? We are in fact very lucky in Tauranga to have a huge variety of areas to exercise our dogs. Of course things can always be improved on, but with very careful thought. K Hammond, Tauranga Dog Training Club Committee.

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During summer we saw some horrendous accidents and deaths involving overseas tourists who don’t know our road rules. Surely now is the time to remedy that. How you might ask? Our New Zealand Transport Agency could design a brochure of our road rules - the ones that seem to be a problem for tourists to remember and have them printed and distributed to car rental companies and airlines so they can be given to tourists to read before getting behind the wheel of any vehicles. This wouldn’t be hard to do as the road code already exists, so why not take the main points - diagrams included - and print

them in a number of different languages in a brochure as well. These brochures could be handed out on flights along with customs declaration forms which passengers could read before they land in NZ. Cost shouldn’t be a factor. It would be minimal compared to the cost of any major road accidents which can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars for NZ taxpayers, not to mention insurance companies, the loss of income for rental companies and the devastation and trauma to families of accident victims. Surely it is worth a try? S Gussey, Omokoroa.

Water rights ownership not on Prime Minister John Key is moving towards granting preferential water rights to Government-created tribal corporations - this is after saying on countless occasions that ‘no one owns’ the water in NZ. Key has slipped so many backdoor deals through to keep in with the Maori Party what is next? A report commissioned by the Iwi Leaders Group calling for “an equitable, permanent share” of water allocations has been released , following a recent Cabinet Paper proposing criteria to give “preferential access” to private tribal companies that pay little tax on a caseby-case basis. Talks between the powerful Iwi Lead-

ers Group and the Government, fronted by Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and Environment Minister Nick Smith, are at a critical stage after ministers rejected a nationwide ‘Waterlords’ settlement along the lines of the outrageous Sealords deal over Maori commercial fishing claims and the Treelords giveaway of Central North Island forestry. The claim that tribes own the water has no merit and only exists because it has repeated so often that some have started to take it as a fact. Where will this end,? Will we be unable to walk down to the beach, have to pay local Maori for drinking water, and what will it cost to fill a swimming pool? R Anderson, Rotorua.

Great stay, bad meals I recently had six days in Tauranga Hospital’s ground floor ward, and I had such wonderful treatment. The nurses were most kind and helpful. And everything else was A1, except the meals! This is the 16th hospital I have been in, and Tauranga is one of the best. I remember two letters by elderly gents about three years ago in The Weekend Sun, complaining about the service and meals. Well I repeat that the service was first class, but the meals could be improved. Those nurses have strong nerves and patience to deal with some very bad cases. I could not thank them enough. E Izett, Tauranga City.

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Are the tolls worth the bother? So Route K tolls have been fiddled with again and to what end? The new Route K toll gantry will become operational by August 2015, when the New Zealand Transport Agency takes over ownership of the road from Tauranga City Council in July. Road users will continue to pay their toll to Tauranga City Council at the existing toll booths until the electronic gantry goes live in July and the toll booths are removed. One wonders if they will ever collect enough tolls to have made the whole scheme worth the bother. There is also the cost of the effect on the Cambridge Rd and Moffat Rd surfaces due to overuse by heavy trucks against free use of Route K. Do the trucking companies see any value in going the long way round to the Port of Tauranga rather than pay a toll? It used to be the same with the bridge toll, they used to drive the long way round spending more on petrol and tyre wear then the $1 toll on the bridge.

One should also be concerned about the noise these trucks cause in the dead of night as they roar and rattle along Moffat Rd waking people up every night. I may be wrong but it could be the best bet to stop the tolls altogether and stop the excessive wear on Cambridge Rd surfaces brought about by heavily laden trucks roaring up and down and all the while tailgating motorists who don’t want to exceed the 60km limit. A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Better to act before the fact Village living costs

We punish criminal or violent acts after the event, presumably to stop the offender doing the same thing again and to deter others from committing the same offence. Would it not be better to act before the fact? This is the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff instead a fence at the top. I lived in such a community just after World War II, in a small town in Northland. We had a Policeman who looked after dog registration and walked around town talking to everyone. He never had to get his handcuffs out. Everyone knew everyone and there was no place to hide unsocial behaviour. We all got on together in peace and harmony. I’ve no doubt there were many other small communities like this. Can we, somehow, get back to this happy state? I suspect not, but we can, I think, get much closer to it. When a child is born he or she is morally neutral. The child is completely selfish and concerned with its own wants. The mother and later the community gradually try to change this

attitude to one where the individual becomes unselfish, to assist others with their concerns. Obviously, we’re not completely successful in this. I think we can improve this training. But this faces us with a dilemma. Rigid training “in the way we should go”, as was done in Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, destroys humanity giving all power to the few. So we must act warily in this training, giving freedom to each to develop as they want, but being consistent with respect for other’s welfare. Is there a solution? I think we can go some way to nearing the goal of a 100 per cent peaceful and harmonious society by improving our childcare and education practices. After all, even now we produce a majority of people who are mindful of others and independent in their thinking. All we have to do is to bring the “outsiders” into the fold. J Mills, Mount Maunganui.

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One has only to follow the share market to realise what a lucrative business retirement villages are. With retirement villages being built quicker than quicksilver it has become obvious that shareholders are the only real beneficiaries and this has come at a great cost to retirement people. In the majority of retirement villages there is a clause that states that they are a license to occupy. In other words one does not get a freehold title and when one decides to exit or passes on, they are really only occupiers while they live there. This has come at a great cost to retirement people. In a lot of cases one believes they do not realise - or in some cases don’t understand or don’t care - that there is this exit clause that goes direct to shareholders instead of their family members. In other words retirement people are paying an exorbitant price for their retirement. John O’Rourke, Tauranga City.

Sunday carparking chaos We decided to go to a movie at Rialto on Sunday. If the Tauranga City Council want people to go to the city, please open a carpark building on a Sunday and have a notice at the other carpark building directing people, the only parking available at 1pm was on Cameron Rd. Cars were just driving around the streets looking for carparking. Where were the people going as the shops are closed. A few people arrived after the movie started probably late because of lack of carparking. I’ve given up a couple of times before going to the movies on Sunday because of this problem. W Galloway, Omokoroa.

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Friday 24 April

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Bayfair this weekend & snap a selfie in one of their Winter Activity Pods & upload to your social media of choice with #bayfairwinter for your chance to win daily prizes. http://www.bayfair.co.nz/be-involved/ whats-on/events/snap-a-selfie

Saturday 25 April

Anzac Day Dawn Parade Tauranga -

Assemble on Hayes Ave 5.45am. March off 5.55am. Service at the RSA Cenotaph, 1237 Cameron Rd 6am. No inclement weather provisions this year, Mount - Service at the Cenotaph. Mt Maunganui –at Ceno-taph, Marine Parade 6am.

Anzac Day Civil Memorial Service

Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 9.45am. Combined Mount RSA & Tauranga RSA service. Following the combined memorial service Tauranga City Council will host the Great Anzac Day Brunch, a chance for the community to come together & share food, stories & togetherness. Free park & ride services available from Greerton RSA & Mt Maunganui RSA to & from Tauranga Domain. Tauranga City Council 577 7000 or email: anzac@tauranga.govt.nz Anzac Dance Tonight Sequence & old time dancing, great music & supper. Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Entry $7. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076 Bayfair Night Market Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 6-11pm. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@hotmail.com Baypark Family Speedway The last chance to watch speedway racing this season. Fireworks Extravaganza to finish. Gates open 5pm, racing starts 6.30pm. www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz Bible Teaching Conference 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm & 1-3pm. Refreshments provided. All welcome. 578 8178

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Now at Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/ Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth. 544 7424 or 021 0226 3515 Katikati Dawn Parade At Katikati Memorial Square. Muster 5.45am, rededication of Role of Honour Service 6am. Then join servicemen at the RSA for breakfast. $8.50 to the public.

Let’s Dance Ballroom & Latin Dance Club Second Sat of month at Bethlehem

Hall 7-10.30pm. Live dance tempo music. Bruce 576 5598 Papamoa Group Dogwalking Fortnightly group dog walk around waterways & beaches. Meet at Papamoa Plaza 9am. Tennille 021 030 6835 Strength & Patience Afternoon meditation course May 9 at Tauranga City Plunket Rooms, 471 Devonport Rd 12.45-4pm. The practice of patience is of supreme importance. Cost $36 (includes

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afternoon tea). Bookings essential. www. meditateintauranga.org or 09 846 5829 Super Scrapbook Day May 16 9.30am - 5pm. Pre-designed layouts. Suitable for beginners & more experienced scrapbookers. Patricia 544 8135 email: trish-steer@hotmail.co.nz Taichi Qigong Every Sat 10am. Free to join in at Memorial Park between mini golf & playground. All welcome. Tauranga Farmers Market Fresh & artisian produced food. Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Quadcopter Racing Fpv club & social group. Every Sat 8am. Locations vary. Quadcopterracing@yahoo.co.nz The Armed Man A Mass for Peace. Tauranga Civic Choir, Oriana Singers & musicians at Holy Trinity Church, Devonport Rd, Tauranga 4pm. Tickets $25, school students $10 from Creative Tauranga, Eventfinda & at the door. Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 World War I: From Tauranga to the Trenches Honouring our soldiers, their families & the community (those who went & those who were left at home). To better understand what Tauranga was like at the time & how our soldier experiences influenced the thinking of those at home. Remember those who fought & returned as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Classic Flyers Museum, 8 Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui April 25 – May 22 9.30am – 4pm. Free admission.

Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am – 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067 Otumoetai Football Club Junior world tournament at Otumoetai Football Club, Fergusson Park from 9am. More than 450 children aged 8-12years taking part in the second annual event. Papamoa Lions Club Market Held second & fourth Sunday of month at Simpson Reserve, cnr Dickson & Parton Rd 7.30-12.30pm. Petanque Tga/BOP Club Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606 Quakers in Tauranga Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. 544 0448

St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke. Learners from 6.30pm followed by sequence dancing until 8.30pm. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30-9.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums AGM May 11 at Hauraki Army Hall, 50 11th Ave, Tauranga cnr Devonport Rd & 11th Ave 7pm. Everyone welcome. Bay Salsa Beginner salsa lessons at 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. $15 per class at Otumoetai Action Centre. www.baysalsa.co.nz Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon (No class April 27) & 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 behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6pm & 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Civic Choir Tauranga Every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. New members welcome. Heather 575 9092 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Sunday 26 April

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Join us for worship. Colossians 3:11-14 “Uncommon love” Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz Bee Interest Group Monthly meeting at 42 Faulkner St, Gate Pa 2pm. Please bring your bee suit & something to share for afternoon tea. Gordon 027 544 2882 Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Getting to know your Bible important people before Jesus.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 BOP Wedding Affair Planning your wedding & don’t know where to start? We have professional wedding specialists from bridal wear to venues & everything in between all at one place. Held at Trinity Wharf Tauranga 10am – 3pm. General admission $20. Education Afternoon Interesting information for people with an ICD (Internal Cardiac Defibrillator) May 3 at Daniels in the Park 1-4pm. Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience last Sun of month at Arts &

Radio Controlled Model Power Boats

Second round of the Southgate Motor Inn Off Shore/Enduro series at Lake Taurikura off Taurikura Drive in the industrial area of the Lakes subdivision. Racing starts 9am. Follow the RC Boat signs. Brian 548 1334 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Rifle Range Public Open Day Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Fire-arms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www. deerstalkersbop.org.nz Spiritual Club, The Psychic Cafe 8 or more spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to learn from & discover & disclose. Greerton Community Hall, Greerton, doors open 7pm. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205 Theosophical Society “The Legend of Count Saint Germain” by June Vallyon at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. 576 6106 Underwater Hockey Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz

Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834

Monday 27 April

Achieve Toastmasters Making it on

Mondays. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.30pm. Chrissy 543 9493 Alteration Vision Probus Club Meet fourth Mon at Tauranga Citz 10am. 576 0040 Anzac Day Dance With Te Puke Monday dance group. Learn Sequence dancing at

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www. harmonyaplenty.co.nz Leisure Marching For exercise, fun & fellowship. Ladies 50+ required. No experience necessary. Coreen 570 0172 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Mount Maunganui RSA Bowls Every Mon & Thurs, names in by 6.30pm, play commences 7pm. All welcome to have a try. Diane 575 3480 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Club Singles (Jaggard Cup) & Club night triples, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St, 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds at 14 Norris St, Tauranga Citizen’s Club behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St, all classes 9-10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411

Soroptimist International of Tauranga

Global voice for women. Dinner meeting monthly 4th Mon. Judith 552 4372 Tai Chi & Qigong Stay on top of your health, take control of stress. Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre every Mon & Thurs 2-3pm. Trevor 576 7731 Tauranga Brass Meet at Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. New players welcome. Some instruments avail. Peter 572 4358 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Sequence Dance Club Norris St, behind Pak n Save Tauranga every Mon & Weds 7-10pm & Fri 7-9pm. Owen or Elaine 574 2714 Theatre Club Nights Learn about theatre without any pressure to ‘perform’. First Mon of month at Litt Park Theatre, Park Lane, Te Puke 7pm. Jim 575 8977 YMCA - ALFS Active Lifestyles For Seniors. First class free. Open to both men & women. Mon: Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 9am & 10.15am. Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) 9am. Tues: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.30am. Sit & Be Fit at Papamoa Community Centre 11.30am. Smooth Movers Weds Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.15am. Sit & Be Fit Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay 11am. Thurs: Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd 9am. Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd 10.30am. Fri: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.15am. 578 9272 www.ymcatauranga.org.nz

Tuesday 28 April

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui

Open meeting every Tues 11 Victoria Road St Peters Hall 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues - monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 At the Clothesline Quality pre-loved clothing. Children $1, adults $2 every Tues & Fri at 36d MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui (Face2Face Church) 10am 2pm. Also prayer for the sick on request. Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm.

The Weekend Sun Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmoral Kilties Ex-marchers aged 30-60 welcome to join for fun, friendship, travel etc. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Open Tues, Weds, Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm or when the flag is flying. Call in to meet the members & find out how to join or email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Colleen 576 7610 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 1pm. 575 4650 Drawing/Painting Varied art programmes every Tues at 171a Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. Interested? 576 9592 Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988 Fibromyalgia Support Meet at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd near Bayfair 1.30pm. Speaker: Laura – Greerton Clubfit. All welcome. Maureen 576 3256 Free Community Seminar “Medication Management” at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am - 12pm. 928 6320 info@switchedon.org.nz www.switchedon.org.nz Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meet 10am. Topic this week: Authors name beginning with ‘A’. Visitors & new members welcome. Gail 574 3376

Golden Kiwis Leisure Marching Team Fun, fellowship, exercise for ladies 55+ at Blake Park netball courts 10am. Coreen 570 0172

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Enjoy the challenge of singing &

performing varied repertoire. Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114

Meditation - Free 6 Week Course

Every Tues at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7pm. Join in any time. Ian 576 2032 Mix & Mingle & Dance Down at the Village Hall, 17th Ave West every Tues 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry includes coffee/tea & bikkie. Profits to Village Radio. Steve 577 1388 Mount Aglow All ladies invited to meeting at Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mt Maunganui 9.45am. Join us if you need a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Nicky Moran. Shared lunch to follow. Raewyn 574 6967 Mount Morning Badminton Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Maxeen 575 0162 Neighbourhood Run Running all year round. Cheyne Rd 6am start. Free. Every Tues/Thurs/Fri. Svetlana 027 616 2124

Otumoetai Toastmasters Leader-

ship skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Alan 544 5989 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Club Mt Maunganui 12.45pm start. Neita 572 3768 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Every Tues 7-9.30pm, second Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Bowling Club Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome. Mary 541 0687 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen & enjoy. Greerton RSA 7.30-10pm. Sheryl 552 5906

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Echoes of the Big Bang. A special talk by Jeff Tallon, one of NZ’s most eminent scientists, who discusses the physical properties from the big bang that now tell us much about the origins of the Cosmos. Fergusson Park Hall 7.30pm. $5 entry.

Tauranga Machine Embroidery Club

Meet 1st Tues of month at Methodist Church, 13th Ave 9am - 3.30pm. New members welcome. 543 5168

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Widow & Widowers The club invite people living alone to join us at the Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292

Wednesday 29 April

Age Concern Walking Group Meet

at McLarens Falls 10am. All welcome. 578 2631 Arataki Omanu Scout Group Keas 5.5-8yr olds Weds 5.45-6.45pm. Cubs 8-10.5yr olds Mon 6-7.30pm. Scout 10.5-14yrs olds Thurs 6-8pm. Arataki Omanu Scout Hall, Moa Park, Valley Rd, Mt Maunganui. Christine 572 2606

Badminton @ Mount Indoor Sports Centre Give badminton a go. Trial it for free & if you like to come every Weds 7-9pm. $8pp. Racquets available. Eve 021 906 481

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every 2nd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Belly Dance with “Arabian Spice”

First class free, all welcome. No experience required. Weds 6.30-8.30pm. Raffa 021 124 5982 arabi-anspicebd@gmail. com Saturday’s 9.30-10.30am. Elena 022 019 3344 spektor.helen@gmail.com Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd names in 12.45pm. 575 4650 Cards Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members

welcome. Rona 578 7939

Club Mt Maunganui Every Weds

Indoor Bowls 6.45pm for 7pm start. Jim 572 1983 Coffin Club Workshops to personalise a coffin. 558 Omanawa Rd 9am 12.30pm. David/Catherine 544 3290 or 021 184 4086 www.dzmdesign.co.nz Devoy Squash & Fitness Club night Weds 7-9pm. Non-members welcome. Only $5. Cnr Devonport Rd & 13th Ave. 578 3686 after 11am. Diabetes Help Tauranga Diabetes networking group at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton 2pm. Guest speaker: Janet – Elliotts Funeral Services. Gold coin donation appreciated.

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held

rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411. Free Legal Education Seminar ‘Law for Lunch’ normally held first & third Weds of month at Baywide Community Law, 63 Willow St, Tauranga 12.15-1pm. Today: WINZ & Benefits: your rights (WINZ & TTW) 571 6812 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Champion Singles (Seagar Trophy), markers required. Names in book. Greerton Hall 7pm. Kevin 543 4044 Gate Pa Tennis Club Social tennis for all levels. Make new friends while getting some exercise. No commitment or fee for first 3 attendances. Every Weds 9am - 12pm. Geoff 570 1168 or 021 474 807

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Seeking ladies of all ages. Every

Weds meet at Moreland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa next to Esquires every Weds 5-6pm. No appointment necessary, no charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz or 022 120 5406 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 or www.healingrooms.co.nz Indoor Bowls at Ohauiti Every Weds at Ohauiti Settlers Hall 7.15-9.30pm. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Glennis 544 4022

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

First mini night at Mt Maunganui Intermediate School, Links Ave (note change of venue). Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Come along for a reading & healing. Door charge $10. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226 Ninja Knits Knitters, crocheters, felters etc. Yarnbomb, swap patterns & teach each other new skills. All ages & beginners wel-come. Every 2nd & 4th Weds at The Incubator, Historic Village 7pm. On Facebook. Papamoa Palms Probus Club Meet first Weds of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 11.15am. All welcome. Sue 574 3280 Remembering ANZAC in Stitch 1915-2015 The ANZEG Waikato/BOP Exhibition, hosted by Tauranga Embroiderer’s Guild, commemorating ANZAC 100th Anniversary at Baycourt May 13-17 9.30am - 4pm. Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beginners class 6pm,

regular class 7.30pm. 573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet up once a week of coffee, enjoy socialising & meeting new friends. Email: mixandmingle@ xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground. co.nz/tabletennistauranga Tauranga Embroider’s Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7-9pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Reservoir Rd Paeroa to the strawberry trees & return. Grade easy, approx 5hrs. Doug 548 0689 Tauranga RSA Texas Hold-em Poker Club New members welcome, will teach you how to play. Buy in $10. Every Weds 7.30pm. PJ 543 2279

The Healing Power of Your Own Voice

3 hr evening workshop with international Sound Therapist Anne Huxtable. Lifemax Evolutionary Healing Centre, 294 Ross Rd, Whakamarama. Email: lifemax@vodafone. co.nz or Sylvia 021 791 816 Toastmasters City Early Start The 6 F’s Club - Fast, focused, flexible, feedback, friendly & fun. Confidence & leadership building. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 6.50-8.15am. 021 044 5654 LaniDTM@gmail.com or http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org Wall Shouts & Whispers Avalon Group Exhibition hosted at Creative Tauranga Gal-

lery April 29 - May 18 featuring beautiful pieces from 45 individual artists.

Thursday 30 April

6-Week Social Beginner Dance Class Starts

May 7 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd (opp Caltex) 7.30pm or May 8 at Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave 7pm. Learn Rock & Roll, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia every Thurs 12.45pm. John 575 2422 Community Bible Study International At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on the Book of Mark. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes are selfcontained so you can start any date. Cost $14 per class. At Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class May 7 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714

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The Weekend Sun

...Continued More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church

Hall cnr Oropi/Chadwick Rds 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors. Welcome to view. June 544 0823 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds combined A & Plus. Thurs Club Night & New Dancers. Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063 Otumoetai 9 Hole Golf Separate competition for men & women every Thurs. Report before 8.30am for a fun morning of golf. New players welcome. 576 9739 or just turn up. Relationship Addiction Anonymous A supportive self-help group for women whose relationships with men have, up to now, usually been destructive. Every Thurs at Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10-11.30am. Liz 0274 362 800 Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing at La Mexica. No partner required. $2 entry (members free). www.baysalsa.co.nz Senior Tennis At Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, for ages 35+ from 9-11.30am. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Simplee Cre8tive Ladies craft group every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Bring your favourite craft or do a new one. Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi Qigong Every Thurs at Ohauiti Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1hr. $1pp. Eric 577 1988 Taoist Tai Chi Practice Group Meet every Thurs at Methodist

Church Hall, 13th Ave 9.30am. Lee 578 2342 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai, & new class every Monday at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave, both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30-9.30pm. $3pp. Check out FB. Maria 576 7326 The Lemurian Tones Overtone Singing Full day workshop with International Facilitators Nili Fisch

M U S I C

& Anne Huxtable at Lifemax Evolutionary Healing Centre, 294 Ross Rd, Whakamarama. Email: lifemax@vodafone.co.nz or Sylvia 021 791 816 Toastmasters - Kickstart Breakfast Club Speak confidently in a fun environment. Alimento Cafe 7am, guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Young Parents Group (For ages 20 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

Friday 1 May

Book Fair May 1, 2 & 3 held by Rotorua Sulphur

City Lions at Te Ngae Shopping Centre, Rotorua. Fri & Sat 9am - 4pm. Sunday 9am - 2pm. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm & 7pm onwards for the whole

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“What’s On” is a FREE service for non-proﬁt clubs & organisations. Email julie@thesun. co.nz or Fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga. Deadline 3pm Tuesdays. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

By Winston Watusi

Reasons to be cheerful - Part 28 We continue the occasional series wherein Winston expounds on things that currently make him happy. Last week it seemed Winston might have reached his Peak Happiness Threshold but – to our great surprise – he's even happier this week. Here’s why.

149) The Remarkables! At the moment I feel like someone very generous is arranging gigs in Tauranga simply to please me. Joel Fafard hoed into the blues at Tauranga Art Gallery last week. And today – Friday 24 April – my favourite pop band Model Train Wreck is playing at Major Toms. Entry is only $5 – you’d be crazy to miss them! And next weekend the group which recorded the CD that’s spent the most time in my CD player this year is coming to town. I can hardly believe it. Kudos to Apollo or whichever minor deity looks after music programming in Tauranga. The Remarkables is a quartet, three from Auckland and one from Tauranga. They play old-timey music;

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music that sits in that strange nexus where country meets jazz and bluegrass and blues, and all of it swings. That means tunes such as ‘Honeysuckle Rose’ and ‘You Always Hurt the One You Love’, and jug band standards such as ‘Stealin’, jazz instrumental ‘Limehouse Blues’, and songs about mythical characters, from John Henry to Frankie and Johnny. The Tauranga part of the equation is the group’s not-so-secret weapon, Robbie Laven. Robbie plays everything that the others don’t – mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and a souped-up washboard that has to be heard to be believed. That’s in support of main singer Neil Finlay, who also plays guitar and has been prominent on the Auckland folkblues scene for decades. Then there are two players probably familiar to folk audiences for their work with the group Wire and Wood – Bryan Christianson plays banjo and Garry Trotman upright bass. Together it’s a thing of wonder and I have absolutely no reservations about recommending The Remarkables next Sunday, May 3, at the Historic Village Hall. Things kick off 7pm and cost $20. 150) Anzac Day! Actually, and of course, Anzac Day is not a particular reason to be cheerful, though it’s heartening to see the increased focus and understanding for the commemoration that’s developed in recent years. But it’s an opportunity to celebrate more Tauranga musical talent, in this instance Julia Turner. The ex-Bethlehem College student is a prolific songwriter and wrote ‘Soldiers’ as a tribute to the fallen. Julia

recorded it at Auckland’s York Street Studio and sang it at Te Papa last year to an audience of invited dignitaries to commemorate the beginning of WWI. Anzac weekend seems like a good time to share the song. I’ll be featuring Julia more in the near future. In the meantime you can watch the video at www. youtube.com/watch?v=xBRxTb3RsTg. 151) Feijoas! I’m a bit of a sucker for the ‘pineapple guava’. A couple of trees are currently fruiting heavily here at the Watusi Country Club and this year I’m determined not to waste them. So every morning I wander out in my dressing gown and pick up the windfall. Then I make stuff from it, so far three different chutneys and three different jams. The only problem is getting enough jars. And, because it’s bringing me such pleasure – and tastes really good – I’d like to share the simplest of the jam recipes. After all, I’m a simple chap, not to mention lazy; this is as easy as jam gets. Take 1kg feijoas, top and tail and cut off any brown bits. Don’t peel them, just slice then blend to a chunky mush in a food processor. Saucepan them, add half a cup of water and juice of a couple of lemons and bring to a boil. Stir in 1kg of jam-setting sugar. Dissolve and simmer for five minutes. That’s it. Scoop off any gunky foam and put it into sterilized jars – 40 seconds in the microwave will sterilise a jar. Let it cool and then go yum, yum, yum! Next week: More exciting ideas for feijoas. No, not really, but there will be more music. In the meantime, drop those unneeded jam jars at the front desk of The Sun!

Country music on stage A musical mash-up of everything from opera to country and rock genres will be under the spotlight at Te Puke Country Music Club’s 24th annual charity show this month.

comperes at the moment. “She really gets things moving. It’s going to be a good night.” Geoff says close to $170,000 has been raised for different charities in the last 24 years, with this year’s charity show raising funds for Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust. “Proceeds will go towards Te Puke The line-up for the event at The residents living with breast cancer. All Orchard on May 2 includes The Robproceeds will be presented on the night.” sons, Merv McEnteer, Felicity Tomkins, The annual concert has been a popular Rachel Clarke, Rockston Parker and event for 24 years, says Geoff, who is many more. Three acts from Te Puke High School’s excited to celebrate next year’s big 25th anniversary. recent lip sync competition will also “We’re thinking of make an appearance. having some of the “So there’ll be a top artists from the bit of variety,” says last 25 years in the organiser Geoff line-up.” Mutton. “We’ve got Te Puke Country everything from Music Club’s 24th opera to country annual charity show to rock.” is at The Orchard on The event will be May 2 from 7pm. Felicity Tompkins and Rachel Clarke Tickets cost $20 for compered by Kylie Austin, who Geoff will perform in Te Puke Country adults and $10 for says is probably one children under 12. Music Club’s 24th annual charity of New Zealand’s top show this month. By Zoe Hunter

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See a beautiful little horror Looking for an evening of song, dance, and a man-eating plant? Then check out ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Westside Theatre, on stage until May 2. Brought to life by Tauranga Musical Theatre, if last Friday’s opening night is anything to go by the company should enjoy a great season. Tauranga Musical Theatre’s Little Shop It’s presented by a talented group of of Horrors is on at Westside Theatre on local actors, singers and dancers, led by 17th Ave until May 2. director Elise Rhodes, musical director Shane Burgess and choreographer Laura Mansell. Casting for the show was brilliant, everyone suited their roles perfectly, especially leads Jeremy Sparrow (Seymour) and Alisha Taylor (Audrey), who fully immersed themselves into their characters. Greer’s Gastro Bar Personally, I’d have liked Seymour to find more backSunday 26 – Viva Jazz bone at the end of the show, but given the character’s 5-8pm. Jazz, blues & easy rather pathetic nature, I certainly appreciate the direclistening. tion Jeremy has taken him in. Mount RSA They were supported by fine performances from the Friday 24 – Shy & Retiring banging Doo-Wop girls, a stellar Stephen Ormsby Co 7.30pm. (Orin) and Bob Blackwell (Mushnik), who gave us Saturday 25 – Bruce & was curmudgeon gold. Hats off to Dylan Frewin too Chipper 2pm. (Audrey II), who’s strong voice brought the carnivorous The Crown & Badger plant to life. Friday 24 – Piston Broke. Musically, the night was filled with beautiful Saturday 25 – Shabang. moments like the tune ‘Suddenly Seymour’. I’m man The Matua enough to admit I wiped away a tear. Sunday 26 – Free jukebox & But I’d watch those microphone levels though, as free pool all day long. some voices were lost in the mix. Also, kudos to the Wednesday 29 – A Taste of live band: you guys were solid. Country Night 7.30-10pm. Let me also must take my hat off to the set designer Welcome Bay Bar Daniel Pepprell and his crew. Friday 24 April – Karaoke They managed to create an inspiring New York City with Paulena. scene on the scent of an oily rag. Simply amazing. Saturday 25 – Old Skool ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is showing at Westside TheaJams with Olly from 2pm. tre to May 2. For tickets, see eventfinder.co.nz By David Tauranga

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Now that most of us have eaten our fill of hot cross buns and supermarkets are selling depleted stocks of chocolate eggs at a reduced price – does it mean Easter is over for another year? Definitely not.

According to church practice, Christians celebrate Easter for 50 days – as we focus on the life of the risen Christ among us. The early followers of Jesus took some convincing about the reality of Jesus being alive: the empty tomb and other people’s stories simply did cut the mustard for them. It wasn’t until they experienced his presence with them, as they hid behind locked doors, journeyed home or returned to their old jobs, that the real-

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The ultimate sacrifice Anzac Day – a time of deep reflection for many, both as individuals and as families. No doubt a time of mixed emotions and memories as we remember back in time to what used to be, as well as what could have been – each memory etched deep down, perhaps seldom spoken about. For me, I remember being in Auckland at my grandparents. I guess on school holidays, when ‘the’ telegram arrived informing us of the death of my mother’s brother. Suddenly the mood in the home changed, while everyone came to terms with my uncle’s death in the sacrifice of war on the other side of the world. My young mind remembered this wonderful man from when he came home on final leave – and the fun I had with him. Then perhaps a year later a phone call from my grandparents to my mother, informing her of a second brother killed. Never to be seen again, at least not in this world. We must have been in Auckland again when emblazoned across the NZ Herald, headlines informing all in NZ ‘WWII was over’. I still laugh at my grandfather’s reaction as he read the paper. “I guess we

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