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Green invasion Litoria Aurea is the latest immigrant finding home in Papamoa – her and hundreds of her brothers and sisters. Litoria Aurea is the green and golden bell frog, former resident in Australia and introduced here 142 years ago. The frogs have also been drawn to Papamoa for lifestyle – the suburbs’ bright lights pull in the bugs and the bugs pull in the green and golden bell frogs. And they don’t

stop at the front door, they come right on in, welcome or not. Meet Litoria et al – the charming, harmless and slimy new neighbours of Papamoa on page 14. Central Kids Golden Sands Early Learning Centre teacher Andrea Anderson with children Dylan Welch, 3, and Jamie Dovaston, 4, with one of their frogs. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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Rogers Rabbits is AWOL this week, so here’s a few words from Hunter Wells. Literally. Some Tom Foolery with the English language. New words, old words, mashed words and some best forgotten. Try dropping some of these around the barbecue this summer...

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Spoops, sproag and spuddle This story started with Aimee-Leigh having a ‘mare’ of a day. “A frustrating, horrible, ghastly day,” she explained. But didn’t she mean ‘merde’ of a day – the French word for faeces, excrement or dirt. From the Latin merda, “dung”, of unknown origin. Seems ‘merde’ would be much more applicable to AimeeLeigh’s frightful Thursday. “Merde eh? There, I have learned something,” she said. Aimee-Leigh’s good at learning – she’s a couple of tutorials away from a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in earth science. So she knows stuff, she knows ‘merde’. But student became teacher because, in fact, Aimee-Leigh was right. She was actually having a ‘mare of a day’ – mare as in nightmare – English informal. If someone is ‘having a mare’ things are going very badly. And while eventually Aimee-Leigh will be a respected custodian of the earth’s soil, water, minerals and energy, she enjoys words. She hoots at funny words. That’s what led her to the museum – ‘The Word Museum’ – a lexicon of ‘the most remarkable English words ever forgotten”. That’s right – forgotten words.

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It was light summer reading for AimeeLeigh, on the pillow before lights out stuff. But step into the museum and it’s hard to leave. “A gallery of wit and whimsy,” says the back cover blurb. “As hundreds of new words are added to the English language, older ones are sacrificed.” And having thumbed through the museum, we are poorer for their loss.

Like the word clunter – an unable stumbler, could be a drunk. And that ‘clunter’ will probably feel all ‘mawmsey’ the next day – sleepy or stupid through want of rest or over-drinking. He may also be overtaken by ‘illiack passion’ or wind in the small gut.

But none are as rich and colourful as the words that have become obsolete. Like ‘clapperclaw’ – to scold, a ‘blink fencer’ – someone who sells spectacles, a ‘bedswerver’– adulterer, ‘belly pinched’ – starving, ‘blutterbunged’ – confused, ‘dowfart’ – stupid or dull and ‘flesh tailor’ – a surgeon of course. The ‘heart’s attorney’ – the tongue and a ‘haggersnash’ – which is a spiteful person. Aimee-Leigh and I agree this little by-gone word bank is yeepsen – as much as one can carry in two hands – for those passionate about their language. And that’s no ‘scaum’ or insincere talk. Why go dancing when you can go ‘shazzying’? Why scrimp and save when you can ‘scruttle’? And why take tea when there’s ‘scandal broth’ going?

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Or a ‘shachled-shoes’ – a contemptuous term for a person of little use, especially a woman discarded by their lover. And she is a ‘shachled-shoes’ because she is ‘married all over’. She has ‘fallen off in her appearance after marriage and become poor and miserable looking’. They are out, others are in. A thousand new words were added to the OED – the Oxford English Dictionary last year. Words like ‘moobs’ or man boobs, ‘gender-fluid’ or someone who doesn’t identify with a single fixed gender and .cheeseball’ – someone or something lacking taste. Aimee-Leigh likes ‘YOLO’ – and acronym for You Only Live Once. “The whole world is an acronym nowadays,” says Aimee-Leigh.

A couple of personal favourite are ‘gutter-blood’ – brought up in the same neighbourhood – and a right old ‘runcy’, a woman of coarse manners and doubtful character and ‘puzzomous’ – disgustingly obsequious. We could all put names to the puzzomous. And when this is all over, I am off to ‘fiddlers green’. It’s where sailors go when they die – a place of fiddling, dancing, rum and tobacco. Throw in some sport on TV and good food and fiddlers green would almost be heaven. And with all that tobacco there would probably be a lot of ‘flobbage’ – which according to ‘The Word Museum’ is flaccid stuff from the throat – phlegm. Lovely!! And that heading ‘spoops, sproag and spuddle’. Well a spoop is a weak silly fellow, to ‘sproag’ is to run amongst haystacks after girls at night and to ‘spuddle’ is to treat the small matters with grave importance.

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Port ‘bludges’ off the city - Regional councillor

Andrew von Dadelszen thinks the Port could be doing more for the community. Photo: Ryan Wood.

A Bay of Plenty regional councillor reckons the Port of Tauranga is ‘miserly’, a bit of a ‘bludger’, and needs to do more for the city. Andrew von Dadelszen’s balcony overlooks Takitimu Drive. Every morning he sees the traffic congestion, especially the amount of trucks, and thinks the Port is to blame. “Port of Tauranga is a huge asset for the Bay of Plenty and it’s time for them to step up and support the community that has sacrificed so much to ensure the port’s success. “Tauranga traffic is creeping back towards gridlock and a lot of this is as a result of the big trucks that service our port.” In his view, the Port’s social investment is ‘plain miserly’, and thinks they should be giving back more the community.

“Supporting the Half Ironman; a four year commitment to the TECT Rescue Helicopter ($62,000 per annum); sponsoring a scholarship for a handful of Maori tertiary students and a $6000 donation to foodbank just does not cut the mustard.” He wants to see the Port investing a marine research centre, or a stadium in the Tauranga Domain, or even a museum. “Put a million dollars into a stadium and we’ll call it the Port of Tauranga Stadium if you like,” says Andrew. “Tauranga City is New Zealand’s fifth largest city and yet we lack the amenities of cities half our size. Our corporates need to step up and the Port needs to show leadership – and not just remain a bludger. “Sooner or later, the city’s residents will get fed up. The Port has a lot of good will at the

moment, but they need to ensure they keep it.” Mayor Greg Brownless thinks the Port has a positive impact on the area, and would welcome any extra public contributions they wished to make. If the Port did seek to improve the city’s amenities, the mayor’s preference would be for a museum, rather than new stadium. “I think people have been waiting a lot longer for a museum than a stadium. The big factor holding us up is the ongoing annual expenditure running a museum, which is where we would need the help. “It would have been nice if the city council had received some shares at the time of local body amalgamation. If this idea addresses some of that unfairness, then great.” Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns has declined to comment Ryan Wood on the matter.

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Wallet found with $500 intact John Bedford’s $500 in $50 notes is a bit muddy after spending more than a year on the bottom of Tauranga Harbour. John dropped his wallet in the tide in November 2015. It contained $500 cash, which he had withdrawn to shout his workmates on his 65th birthday. A resident returned his wallet after he found it on one of his regular dives in the Tauranga Harbour.

Gang tensions in Brookfield A stand-off between two rival gangs in Tauranga was diffused before things escalated to an all-out brawl in the car park of the Brookfield shopping centre just before 4pm on Sunday. Police received several calls to the incident from members of the public. A police spokesperson says officers attended and the parties dispersed with no arrests made.

Car crashes and bursts into flames A car burst into flames after crashing on Te Puna Rd on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene about 7am, after the car crashed near the railway tracks. No one was in the vehicle when it caught fire, however, one person was injured in the crash and was taken to hospital with moderate injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Anyone with information can contact Tauranga Police Station on 07 577 4300.

Tauranga man killed in crash A Tauranga man has been named as the person killed in a crash on Saturday, February 18. David Jeffery Thomas died following a fatal crash on Route 52, Pongaroa. The 46-year-old died at the scene, while one survivor was critically injured and the other suffered minor injuries. Poor weather prevented the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter from landing at the site. Ambulance officers had to stabilise one of the occupants, before they could be driven to the helicopter “a couple of minutes” away.

Record results in health targets Improving performance is the story of this quarter’s health target results in the Bay of Plenty. Of the Ministry of Health’s six quarterly targets, the BOPDHB has exceeded three and was just one per cent off achieving a fourth for the October-December 2016 quarter. The same quarter in 2015 saw just one target achieved. The success included two firsts – with record results in both the Shorter Stays in Emergency Departments result and the Better Help for Smokers to Quit target.

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not be spent on the protection of private property. “This makes economic and intergenerational sense” says Emily. “Any public intervention to protect private property on the inner harbour or coast would be at a cost to all ratepayers and

Sea attack on the sand dunes.

So the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is asking its residents and ratepayers for their thoughts on its plan to contain the threat of sea level rise and erosion, because it’s a battle that may never be won. It’s the council’s draft inner harbour and coastal erosion management policy Stone fortifications. 2017 and, if enacted, will decide how the council responds to the growing threat of erosion on the council-owned coastal land and assets in the next 30 years. The picture it paints is bleak. WBOPDC says New Zealand’s sea level has risen about 18cm over the past 100 years and it’s also been subjected to coastal storm flooding. This is expected to become more frequent and coupled with a predicted one metre sea level rise, what is considered to be ”an extreme 100 year coastal event will trend to becoming the norm.” The draft policy was arrived at after a gain only to individual property owners. talks with residents and ratepayers last year Erosion protection is expensive – $3000 per through its ‘Living with the Changing metre for rock retaining walls. The district’s Tides’ campaign, “This policy is based on inner harbour – excluding Matakana, all that feedback as well as the in-depth Rangiwaea and Motuhoa Island – is 140km. expert research and detailed erosion maps The cost of protecting that coastline with for the district,” says WBOPDC policy and hard structures could be in excess of $420 planning manager Emily Rogers. million. Even then the walls would, in time, But as it stands, the policy offers little likely fail under predicted sea level rise. comfort for waterfront property owners. Harbour and coastal erosion happens when The policy limits future council funding wind, waves and water wear away the shore to the protection of its own land and line and contribute to land slips. strategic assets. The nature and rate of erosion along a It categorically states public money will

coastline or harbour is affected by the type of shoreline – for example rocky hard or sandy soft shores - and the energy of the sea – for example a high energy surf beach or a low energy sheltered estuary. Council is inviting everyone to have their say on what’s being proposed, regardless of whether they live by the sea or not. Emily Rogers says the policy affects us if we use beaches, parks or roads by beaches and possibly if we pay rates. “Some protection options can be very expensive to construct, maintain and replace. The impact on ratepayers will depend on what options are agreed and how they’re funded.” The draft policy is now open for your feedback until 4pm on Monday, March 20. Go to haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz

A rates decrease is possible Last week I explained how more than 70 per cent of homeowners pay a greater percentage of their home’s value in rates than those who own the most valuable 20 per cent of property in our city. By adopting a ‘flat rate’ like Hamilton City Council does, 70 per cent of you would have a rates decrease, and 10 per cent would pay the same – and 20 per cent would pay more. I think it’s fear of increasing rates for the top 20 per cent of ratepayers that’s led council to keep a regressive rating system rather than a fairer flat percentage for everybody. I believe this fear is unfounded. Last year property values increased by 27 per cent in Tauranga. Imagine a beautiful property in Matua worth $3.4m. In 2015 it would have been worth $2.7m. That’s a tax-free increase of $700,000 in one year. It would take the average wage earner more than 20 years to earn the same. I’m sure people in multi-million-dollar properties would be horrified to learn that lower value homeowners are offsetting their rates. Opponents of a flat rate suggest a low-income, multi-million-dollar homeowner could be rated out of their property by a change. Is that true? A flat rate doesn’t seem to have affected such property owners in Hamilton. In any case, Tauranga City Council has a rates postponement policy where if rates impose an unacceptable financial hardship on a homeowner they can apply to council – and if granted won’t have to pay any rates. That’s right, none! The condition being council collects six years of rates upon sale of the property. We can still do more than decrease rates for 70 per cent of our residential ratepayers. I’ll tell you how next week.

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ONLY Tauranga couple Rachael Andrews and Marc Williams will be laying their feet on the line this March when they take on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in jandals to raise money and awareness for local charity Homes of Hope. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Hiking for hope in jandals Their feet have suffered blisters, cuts and scrapes, but the pain and discomfort has all been worth it for avid bush walkers Rachael Andrews and Marc Williams. This March the Tauranga couple will be taking on the 19.4km Tongariro Alpine Crossing in an effort to raise $7000 for local charitable trust Homes of Hope. But their point of difference is they’ll be doing the trek in true Kiwi fashion – they’ll be doing the crossing in jandals. “Rach’s done the crossing three times already, so to do it again we needed a point of difference,” explains Marc. “So we thought it would be quite cool to knock it off in jandals. Then we thought if we’re doing something out of the box like this, why not try and do some good at the same time?” A big part of their decision for raising funds for Homes of Hope was the fact they were a local charity working to help local children “which is pretty cool with us”. “Homes of Hope had to turn away more than 30 children in need last year as their facilities are running at full capacity,” says Rachael. “That’s our

main driver to get involved, raising awareness and some funds in an effort to provide much needed care for even more children.” While some may baulk at the idea of attempting the crossing in jandals, the challenge has the duo more excited than nervous. But they’re also sensible, saying they’ll be taking shoes along with them in case anything untoward happens during the trek. In preparation, Marc and Rachael have spent much their spare time out in the bush pounding the trails and have so far knocked off about 200kms, which they’ve done in jandals and/or bare feet. Marc says as a result of their practice, you can pretty crack walnuts on the soles of their feet. “We’re taking it serious, we’re not a couple of yobos who think we can just go do this. We’re putting in the hard yards, there’s been some cracking good blisters and a few plasters, but not too bad. “Rach and I are extremely excited. We wish we could go now, but obviously we want to raise as much funds and awareness for Homes of Hope that we can. So in that regard we don’t mind waiting.” To keep up to date with Marc and Rachael’s efforts, or to make a donation, visit givealittle.co.nz and search for ‘Hiking for Hope’. David Tauranga

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Cooper leads MX1 Mount Maunganui’s defending MX1 class champion Cody Cooper goes into the third round of the New Zealand Motocross Championships on March 12 in first place in the MX1 Class. While fellow Mountie and motocross rider Rhys Carter has dropped from third to sixth in the MX1 class after last weekend’s gig at Rotorua. Cody finished 2-2-1 in his three outings at Rotorua’s hilly circuit on round two of the four-round Mazda and DRD magazine-sponsored series with

three classes – MX1, MX2 and 125cc. He sits 13 points ahead of Australian visitor Dean Ferris. “It was a good day for me,” says Cody. “I left the track with a bigger lead than I had at the start of the day and that’s great. I’m riding within my comfort zone and feel that, if Dean [Ferris] steps it up, I can still go harder.” Meanwhile Rhys had been third in the standings after round one, but managed only sixth overall last Sunday in Rotorua and has slipped back to fourth in the MX1 championship. The next round is in Palmerston North on March 12, with the final round in Taupo on March 25.

Muck in at Papamoa for Seaweek Families are being asked to don some gloves and tackle invasive weeds along the Papamoa Dunes this Sunday, February 26, a part of NZ Seaweek awareness and celebrations. New Zealand Seaweek is on from Saturday, February 25 to Sunday, March 5. Families need to bring gloves and trowels – though equipment will be available on-site as well if needed – to

get weeding from 10am to 12 noon. Volunteers should meet at Papamoa Domain near Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club at 10am. The event is free for all ages and will end with a sausage sizzle. For more information, contact Te Puke’s Forest and Bird’s Carole Long at: carolelong@xtra.co.nz or phone 0272 747 642 or 07 575 2662.

Night-time road closures for Te Puke Road closures will be happening in Te Puke at night to allow for roadworks to take place. On February 24-25 Jellicoe St will be closed at the Oxford St roundabout at night to allow major roadworks to be completed. The site will be closed to general traffic from 7.30pm

to 6am overnight on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, with contractors completing road surfacing work. Also, Oxford St will also be closed from Jellicoe St to Queen St during the same timeframes for associated drainage work to take place.

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It didn’t make the newspapers or the TV, and no-one saw it coming. A 20-year-old committed suicide and it ignited the social conscience of a Tauranga school teacher. “He was a standout pupil when I arrived at this school,” says Merivale School teacher and principal Jan Tinetti. “I just loved him to pieces.” But she loves them all. And you sense that love and respect is reciprocated in buckets. The suicide impacted heavily on Jan, the head of this city’s only decile one primary school with the 10 per cent of kids who more than likely live in a state house, in a neighbourhood where welfare might be the main employer and where many kids don’t get a lunch to take to school. “A young life had been needlessly cut short, he was so young. And I felt we have got to give hope; there’s got to be hope for these people.” The event impacted deeply. Jan had been resisting the Labour Party headhunters who’d been pressuring the high profile

teacher to join its ‘celeb’ list of candidates – the Willy Jacksons and Greg O’Connors. “I said ‘No’ because I still had work to do at Merivale. I’m loving what I do. I absolutely adore my job, the kids and the community.” Then as if to validate that young man’s life, to make a difference and bring hope to others, Jan changed her mind. “I know I could be fighting for education and the rights of my children and that’s important. But there’s a bigger picture.” For Jan that picture is one of social justice across education, health, welfare and wellbeing. “And I have the skills and the profile to advocate effectively for the people who often feel their voices are not being heard. We have to be caring about everyone in this city and, at the moment I don’t think we are.” Then the teacher rolls her eyes and sighs. “Yeah, let’s be realistic.” Realistic about Tauranga’s sitting MP and a Minister of the Crown Simon Bridges, who holds a 15,000 vote majority with Labour nestled in behind New Zealand First. “Simon will be hard to dislodge.” Hard but not impossible, thinks

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Jan. And she’s looking to the missing million to help her, so she can help them. The missing million – that section of the electorate that doesn’t engage with electoral process, that doesn’t vote. A simple analysis tells us it’s the young and poor who don’t know how to vote, don’t care or don’t see the point. “We have a big percentage of the missing million in places like the Tauranga South region who aren’t voting,” says Jan. Across the electorate 9729 people from a roll of 46,822 didn’t vote in Tauranga in 2014. “Let’s give them a reason to get active, to get involved in the process; to get engaged in setting the tone for the future.” She wants to reach out to those people and give them another strong political option. “An ex-parent who hadn’t voted in years rang to say she was now excited about politics because she connects with me. It’s good that I can engage with this type of person.” But Jan will have to ‘excite’ every one of those ‘missing millions’ in Tauranga to erode the majority – and she could still come up short. Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Boys learning how to survive Dean Bartlett is teaching his boys valuable life skills.

Biking scavenger hunt about to close Tauranga residents have three days remaining to go on a biking scavenger hunt around Otumoetai to grab a chance of winning a $100 bike shop voucher. Part of Sport Bay of Plenty’s Bike month, the hunt is open to all ages until Tuesday, February 28. Those keen just need to cycle the Otumoetai Foreshore

path and find the answers to eight questions along the way to go into the draw to win the voucher. To download clues, a map and competition entry details, see: www.sportbop.co.nz/get-active/playin-the-bay/scavenger-hunt

The Bartlett boys: Jack, 9, Matthew, 7, Charley, 12, and Lachie, 13. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

and they’re quite onto it little kids, and they’re safe with the guns.” “They’re willing to help and learn to tie their own knots and help launch the boat and clean up afterwards, which is great.” It doesn’t always work out great, says Dean, trying to sneak around the bush or stop pitter-patter toes in a boat, but he manages. “It’s hard with four kids trying to have that stealth factor and share the time in between them; and it’s hard having four kids on the boat.” But Dean says the competition has brought about a few proud dad moments. “Last year my boy Charley

caught a kingfish and it won the competition; it was the only kingfish caught in the competition so he was rapt.” “We normally do quite well; we’ve had quite a few firsts, so it’s been quite good.” “They love it, they thrive on it.” The Take a Kid Hunting and Fishing competition starts on Friday, March 10, and is open to little hunters and fishers aged three to 15. For more information, visit the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ tepunahuntfishclub Cayla-Fay Saunders

Brainstorming ideas about the city’s future Well 2017 has really gotten off to a bang. So much is happening both locally and in Parliament that makes me think so much can be achieved this year. Recently I met with Tauranga’s Mayor and councillors for the first time this year. We like to catch up regularly to discuss the city and things we can work on together to move forward. These meetings are a great opportunity for us to brainstorm ideas and gauge where we are at as a city. At our most recent meeting I encouraged the councillors to be a bit bolder, both with some of their goals and the decisions they make. I know how much Tauranga is growing and we know what challenges we face because of this, but there is an expectation of the sort of community that people here want to live in and I think there is an appetite for boldness. Among the topics we discussed was creating better transport links in Tauranga, we discussed how to encourage people to look at other options of getting to work, rather than driving. Those included encouraging residents to take the bus, to car pool or to utilise the existing cycle network. I think if myself, the city council and the regional council work together we could come up with some viable solutions to create a more desirable public bus service. We also discussed the goal for Tauranga to

have its own museum. I know it is an achievable project if we look at working together and with other agencies and businesses. I will continue to work hard for what people in Tauranga want and will make sure different organisations will work together so we can achieve our goals.

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He takes his four boys – Matthew, seven, Jack, nine, Charley, 12, and Lachlan, 13 – to participate in the Te Puna Hunting and Fishing Club’s Take a Kid Hunting and Fishing competition every year. “It’s just something that we do regularly – we go fishing and hunting – so it’s a good compulsory way to go and do something for that weekend.” The annual competition encourages parents and guardians to get their kids outside in the fresh air and learning a cardinal skill – how to hunt and gather their own food. Dean says he and his boys usually use what they catch – with a few exceptions. “We always eat what we catch, unless it’s pest eradication,” says Dean. “We don’t eat possums, but if times were tough we’d eat them.” In the four years Dean has entered his four sons in the competition, he says they’ve slowly improved and become more experienced with the huntergatherer lifestyle. “They’re a lot more boat savvy

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Welcome home former students When more than 350 people arrive at Pongakawa School this weekend, in a way they’ll be returning to their second home.

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Tomorrow morning they’ll be aptly greeted onto the grounds by current students singing Kiwi musician Dave Dobbyn’s national hit ‘Welcome home’, which will kick off the school’s 125th Jubilee celebrations. Pongakawa School was established in 1892, with the school opening on February 22 with 17 students in a single school building. But older former students returning this weekend possibly won’t recognise the place on Old Coach Rd. No original buildings remain – and today the school roll is about 320 students from Year 1 to 8.

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But Principal Craig Haggo, who has been at the helm for 17 years, says returning former students will also be ‘coming home’ to a school that still holds its traditional philosophy. “It of the philosophy of the school – that it should be like a second home to your family.” “It promotes those family values and allows us to live life as an extended whanau rather than just a school where you arrive at the front gate and leave in the afternoon.” “And while it is very strong on tradition and culture after 125 years it is seen as quite innovative and forward-thinking.” Craig says his school punches above it weight academically, in sports and other areas compared to city counterparts. “It was a small rural school but it’s grown a lot since I’ve been here. “And one thing I’ve noticed is we have students whose families have moved back from as far away as Australia so their children can go to Pongakawa School like their parents or parent did. And that’s

Pongakawa School principal Craig Haggo and Jubilee 125 head of planning Frances Patete. Photo: Chris Callinan. quite humbling.” One of those parents is Brigid Crawford, who is the school’s Board of Trustees chair. Brigid says the school’s philosophy of being a second home will see this weekend “be a celebration of not only the school but the community as well”. “I’ve just mentioned two families – one has had five generations at the school and one has seen four generations go through our classes so there is a lot of local families that have been here for a long time. “And it’s quite neat when you find people who have a link to Pongakawa – there’s a real passion there and an emotional link to our school – so I think that’s why so many people are coming back for this jubilee.”

Let the celebrations begin

Celebrations start today, February 24, with registration in the Action Centre from noon followed by a Cruise and Catch-up from 7pm-11pm. Tomorrow, February 25, starts 8am with registration, a 9.30am student welcome followed by decade photographs, guided school tours at 11.30am and formal opening at 2pm. That night starts 7pm with a formal welcome, dinner then dance. On Sunday, February 26, there’s memoirs in the marquee from

10am and a sausage sizzle. Brigid says while the organising committee expects many late registrations, more than 350 people have already signed up. “We are welcoming back people who have spent, in past years, a lot of time and a lot of hours during their school years. “So that’s quite special.” And while past deputy principal Frances Patete has – in 35 years on staff – seen the community grow up to and around the school in many ways, she thinks it still lies at the heart of the community. “Yes it is. For example, for our recent Grandparents Day we had close to 1000 people here.” “It was huge; we were just blown away. So the support our school has is very, very lucky.” And Fran says the school still hosts a very traditional and moving Anzac service “because on our school memorial gates we have got 11 names of soldiers who didn’t come home – six of them were past pupils”. And Ag Day – with the animals and country craft-like activities – is also still alive, tying the school back to its early roots. “It’s a huge day and all of the community come to that.” “That sort of love for a school doesn’t pass you by.”

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Tauranga’s Cole Armstrong is leading the D1NZ National Drifting Championship going into this weekend’s inside-stadium round at Baypark.

Tauranga’s Cole Armstrong is leading the 2016-2017 D1NZ National Drifting Championship – and this weekend he’ll race round three at Baypark, which for first time will house all of the action inside the stadium. The 17,000-plus capacity stadium’s infield will be covered with 5000m2 of concrete to form a drift circuit for wall-to-wall and door-to-door action – marking the first time a North Island stadium internally houses D1NZ and the second time in Southern Hemisphere history – following the Dunedin drift event. And Cole couldn’t be happier – saying the pressure to perform in front of his home crowd inside the stadium – under lights and with pyrotechnics and fireworks – is elevating his sport to the next level. “We’ve been here [in Baypark’s carpark outside] for three years now and there’s a lot of hype with the Tauranga round. Everyone loves to coming to it. “But if it’s really sunny people get burnt, kids get too hot, there’s not enough seating. So we’ve wanted to

do this here since day one,” says Cole. “I went to the Nitro Circus in Baypark recently with 14,000 people. There was plenty of seating, toilet, parking – and you can see everywhere.” And it’s perfect timing for Cole, who racing his Nissan 250 GT Skyline powered by an RB30 engine, has been competing in D1NZ for seven years thanks to sponsor V Energy – but never claiming an overall win. This season Cole is leading D1NZ after two rounds – winning the first in Dunedin, which hosted the first inside-built stadium course for the sport in NZ, and in the second round his car had a clutch failure “but we were still able to hold it together and finish in fourth place”. “This still keeps us way up in the points – it’s all about reliability. That’s key for us. When do have reliability we can perform pretty well.” Cole’s been “third, fourth, fifth” so he’s hoping 2017 is his year. “We’ve put a lot more work into the car in off-season – and we have an awesome team that has my back and makes the car go unreal. So we’re going alright.” The third round of the D1NZ National Drifting Championship is on February 24-25, with tickets available on the gate or at: iTicket.co.nz

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Lifeguards learn to increase their confidence Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne clubs represented. Practical scenarios included jumping off a 6m rock face into the surging tide. And Ra, a Year 12 Mount Maunganui College student, says the practical work in particular has given him a lot more confidence in his Ra is one of the lifeguards who took part in the event lifeguarding abilities. at the Coromandel beach, which saw 14 of the 19 from “It’s transforming me from a lifeguard to something that’s a bit more senior, with more knowledge. “If there’s someone in a tricky situation, we’ll now know how to deal with it,” says Ra. The aim was to get candidates patrolling their own beaches more effectively, providing specialist skills and putting them in situations they may not have faced in the past. Head instructor Martine Smith, from Pauanui, says lifeguards were trained to read and react to breaking waves on shorelines and adding the element of rocks made them even more useful. “There are not really any other agencies that can get as close to rocks as lifeguards can and that’s why we like to train in that sort of area,” says Martine. “Even if we do work with agencies such as Westpac Rescue, Coastguard, Fire or Police,

Omanu surf lifesaver Ra Neilsford-Jones now has more confidence in his abilities on the sand and in the surf thanks to a Zespri Intermediate Lifeguard School initiative last weekend.

A lifeguard waits their turn to jump at the Zespri Intermediate Lifeguard School in Whiritoa last weekend. Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media. they may not be able to access the rocks as well as lifeguards can from the ocean – it’s a really specialist skill and we are actually utilised for that skill quite a lot.” The school also worked on scanning techniques, first aid development and tube and board rescues, while representatives from the likes of the Police, St John and the

Coastguard talked about how their agencies work and respond together. The school also coincided with the oneyear anniversary of Zespri’s support of surf lifesaving in the Eastern Region, with the kiwifruit marketing giant providing free education for lifeguards to build their skills.

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She was 92 and always very protective of her 59-year-old son. And now she’s gone. Margaret Brownless, mother of Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless, passed away earlier this week at the Bob Owens Retirement Village. As the Mayor was campaigning for the mayoralty his mother warned him to be prepared and not to get too upset if he didn’t win. Good advice that wasn’t needed. And when he won, she climbed

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Lysharn Kingham and her new puppy. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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New forever homes found While many husband and wives, girlfriend and boyfriends, exchanged chocolates and red roses this Valentine’s Day, some Tauranga families waited a little longer for a more furry kind of Valentine.

Thirty-five kittens, cats and puppies were adopted into families last weekend following Tauranga SPCA’s Valentine’s Second Chance for Love adopt-a-thon event. “We started with about 70 and adopted about half of them,” says Hannah Cobb of Tauranga SPCA. One puppy – a three-month-old staffy-cross – found his forever home with nine-year-old Lysharn Kingham. “Lysharn won a free adoption fee and when she was holding her new puppy, it was really content in her arms which was really cool,” says Hannah. All animals up for adoption – including the ones featured in a special feature in The Weekend Sun last week – were de-sexed, microchipped, had received their first vaccination, been treated for fleas, worms and checked to ensure they do not have any injuries or illnesses requiring continuing treatment. “It was really nice to see some of the older cats go to their new home,” says Hannah. “We also had four puppies adopted, it was fantastic. “It’s the second

New Restore opens in Papamoa Papamoa residents will soon have another op shop option when Habitat for Humanity opens its latest Restore next week. Restores are one of the charity’s chief fundraising ventures, selling quality donated goods to help families into their own homes. Habitat for Humanity Tauranga general manager Tim Maurice says it’s the second store for the city, with the one on Second Ave having been up and running for five years. “The Restores raise the money that allows us to build these houses for families. We get grant money and volunteer hours for building, but the shops are definitely a chief source of income.” They’ve built 54 houses locally in the last 20 years, mostly in Tauranga. “We’re getting quite good now – we’re doing seven or eight a year, now we have capital. I think the charity builds a house every 13 minutes somewhere around the world.” He says families who do receive houses put in a lot of work themselves. “We assign a family who have to put in at least 500 hours of what we call ‘sweat equity’, or volunteer labour, working on the house themselves. Then they move in and rent from us for five years. “We put the rent aside in a bank account, and after five years that becomes their deposit to go to the bank and buy the house from us.” He calls it a hand-up, not a handout.

Restore Papamoa assistant manager Glenda Mayes, Canadian volunteer Leah Passler, Renai Harris, board chairman Paul Broatch, and volunteer Nohotu Tai in the new store. Photo: Tracy Hardy. “It gives people the chance to raise a deposit when they normally never would be able to.” The public grand opening, officiated by Mayor Greg Brownless, will take place at 10am Saturday, March 4, at 48 Market Place, just off Parton Rd. Ryan Wood

chance for these animals – to see them come to the SPCA from a less fortunate start and not in good condition then see them gain their health and progress on to a permanent home where they’re going to feel loved forever makes our work and efforts all worthwhile. It is really heartwarming to experience.” As a result of the special Second

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Papamoa’s princes Frogs, similar to this one, have been hopping into Papamoa homes overnight.

Frogs have been appearing overnight in Papamoa homes, to the delight of many residents.

threatened species classified as ‘vulnerable’. “Here in New Zealand they’ve been doing pretty well. They only occur in the upper part of the North Island. They were severely knocked back in the mid-1990s and I think it might be connected somehow with the 1995 Mount Ruapehu eruption.” Phil says during the last 10 years the frogs have been making a comeback and since about 2015 he’s been getting calls from people asking about them. “Frogs are important indicators of a healthy environment,” says Phil. “If you start to lose your frogs then it means something is wrong with the environment, which if left unabated may have direct consequences on human health. “So having frogs in your neighbourhood is a really positive sign.” And Phil says frogs are the natural insect killers in gardens. “If people don’t like flies,

“If you find a frog in your house it’s probably been attracted by the lights,” says Otago University’s Professor Phil Bishop. “These attract insects, which in turn attract the frogs to feast on the insects.” Phil is the co-chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, chief scientist of the Amphibian Survival Alliance and a leading NZ expert on frogs. He’s responsible for coordinating global efforts to stop frogs from going extinct. “The [Papamoa] frogs are the Green and Golden Bell frog originally introduced from Australia around 1875.” Phil says frogs are disappearing around the world, and in Australia this breed is a

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Power of the people’s car “Is it a cool story about old cars that usually don’t go?” asks Steve Cartwright. It’s actually a cool story about a fiesta of VWs, a celebration of Beetles, buggies and bajas, a carnival of Kombis. All of them going and all of them worth probably 10 to a dozen times more than when they rolled off the production line half a century ago. It’s The Bay of Plenty Volkswagen Club’s Run to the Sun – an event which proved such a hit on debut last year, the organisers – including Steve – are doing it all again next month. On the weekend beginning Friday, March 10, they meet at Mount Maunganui’s Phoenix Carpark. And everyone knows old Vee-Dubs never break down. Some just don’t run as well as they might. Last year more than 100 VWs arrived at the Mount’s Phoenix Carpark for the Bay of Plenty Volkswagen Club’s Show and Shine – owners show off their stuff and everyone who has owned, thought of owning or has ridden a VW, wanders aimlessly and adoringly. “I don’t know what the fascination is with old Volkswagens,” says Steve. “Personally, I’ve always had an interest in old cars and for some reason I ended up with a Volkswagen.” A 1968 Kombi for which he paid $15,000. The Kombi served him well. He doubled his money when he sold it. That was six months ago and when the BOPVW Club organiser shows up at Phoenix Carpark for this year’s Show and Shine he’ll be driving

the old work Toyota. “I am shopping around for another VW, no rush; the right one will come along at the right time.” And the right one can cost a lot of money – from $50,000, $60,000 or $70,000 – the price of a reasonable range brand new ‘Euro’. “The flashest Kombis are the split-window models, going for massive money.” Is it the car, or is it the people? Steve would suggest the people. “I was involved with hotrods for a while but for some reason the scene always seemed the same. “So I ended up buying a VW and the best part of owning that vehicle was the people I have met.” The BOPVW Club’s Run to the

Sun weekend is still in the planning and will feature some of the country’s best-looking Beetles, Kombis, buggys and baja bugs. Owners gather at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on Friday, March 10. The cars will exhibit at the Show and Shine at the Phoenix Carpark from 10am2pm on Saturday, March 11. And VW owners exhibiting their cars will be charged $10 and the viewing public will be asked to make a gold coin donation. All proceeds go to the coastguard, which will also hold a display. That Saturday night the VWers gather at a local restaurant and bar before heading off on a Sunday cruise the following morning. For more, visit the club’s Facebook page ‘Run to the Sun NZ 10-12 March 2017’.

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New regional boating rules

New boating rules have been approved for the Bay of Plenty which will affect jet skiers, water skiers and boaties on Tauranga waters from July. But Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster Peter Buell says if you are a sensible skipper who makes considered decisions, know the laws – both nationally and locally – and generally behave on the water, it is business as usual. “It’s been a lengthy review process but it was important that we got the best bylaw for the community,” says Peter, following the adoption of the new Navigation Safety Bylaw at the first Bay of Plenty Regional Council meeting of 2017. The new regulations, which came out of a required review of the bylaw every five years by the council, will come into effect on July 1, 2017, in time for next summer. And there’s five main amended clauses that will come into effect on July 1: • The mandatory wearing of lifejackets on vessels 6m and

under unless the skipper has assessed the risk and advised it is safe to not wear them • Personal water craft (jet skis) using Bay of Plenty waterways will need to be registered • For safety reasons, the Hunters Creek ski area will be closed to ski traffic two hours either side of low tide • Boaties will not be permitted to anchor in the same area of Tauranga Harbour for more than 14 consecutive days • and boaties will not be permitted to secure their boat to a mooring without permission of the owner But the contentious issue of the moving exclusion zone campaigned against by Tauranga boaties has been ignored by regional councillors who passed the bylaw. The Tauranga Yacht and Boat Club campaigned against a proposal of moving prohibited zone for ships more than 500 gross tonnes in Tauranga Harbour. This will now come into effect on July 1. This means that in the main navigation channel, boaties are not allowed to navigate 500m in front of, and 50m each

side of, large ships. There was also concerted opposition to a proposal to install a ski lane in the anchorage at Pane Pane Point – now Hunters Creek will be closed to water skiing two hours either side of low tide. Independent commissioners supported the boaties on that issue, stating water ski activities should not be placed in this area. “It was viewed that there would be too great a conflict with anchored boats and vessels moving at speed. Using an area so close to a major shipping channel was also raised by many submitters as dangerous. Submitters who spoke to this were the majority of those opposed,” says the commissioners’ decision. Peter says the bylaw has meant a lengthy review process “but it was important that we got the best bylaw for the community”. “We will now work with all water users to raise awareness of the changes. We want to extend a huge mihi to those who have engaged with us throughout this process,” says Peter. For a more detailed list of the key changes see www.boprc.govt.nz/navbylaw

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Be smart about water use Tauranga City Council wants to remind people about using water efficiently and effectively.

TCC and fellow Bay of Plenty councils have joined forces with Irrigation New Zealand to run a summer ‘SMART Watering’ campaign. The campaign offers people a range of tips, tools and technology to help them use water wisely in the garden. SMART Watering is all about

knowing how much your garden needs, when and where it needs water and what you can do to retain moisture in your soil. IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis says often when we get lots of summer rainfall, people tend to think they don’t need to worry about conserving water but in fact the opposite is true. “If you’re careful with your water when it’s plentiful, it might just help stave off restrictions when the hot, dry weather finally hits.”

Things like making sure your sprinkler waters your plants and not the patio, driveway or footpath; using timers; watering early in the morning and in the evening and using mulch to help your soil retain water all help. Longer term, find out what plants grow well in your area with little requirement for water. Think about installing rainwater tanks or maybe even consider installing a home irrigation system. Washing your car on the grass waters your lawn as well as prevents cleaning products going

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BOP young grower champions hort career Career opportunities in horticulture are so diverse and exciting that more young people should consider making the industry their future believes Erin Atkinson, the 2017 Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year. “So many young people think horticulture is about picking and packing fruit, but that’s only part of it,” says Erin who won the young grower title from five other entrants last week.

Danni van der Heijden from Trevelyan’s Pack & Cool was runner-up in the 2017 Young Grower of the Year contest.

Possible careers, she says include, being a scientist helping to breed new plants, operating drones to map orchards, developing new on-orchard and packhouse technology including robotics, or being involved in marketing and finance. “My seventh form agr-hort teacher at Pukekohe High School, Susan Stokes encouraged my interest in horticulture and it’s largely thanks to her that I went to Massey University to study horticulture,” says Erin, who graduated with a Bachelor of Horticultural Science and a degree in business studies. In the close- fought young grower contest, Danni van der Heijden, 23, from Trevelyan’s Pack & Cool was runner-up and Aaron Wright, 26, from EastPack, was awarded second runner-up. Today Erin is based in Te Puke as one of Apata’s technical advisors, a role which is varied and challenging. Her boss and mentor Dr Sonia Whiteman, GM of Apata’s Orchard Management Division, Apata GROW, is immensely proud that Erin is not only the third Apata employee in a row, but also the first woman, to win the young grower title. Almost as rewarding for Erin as

Entrants in the 2017 Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year are Aaron Wright, Danni van der Heijden, Nikesh Gurung, Hohepa Tatana, Erin Atkinson and Hamish McKain. winning the overall title was taking the tractor driving proficiency event run by Capital Tractors of Tauranga. “I can drive a tractor, but had never driven a SAME orchard tractor and mulcher. So, before the competition, I went to Capital Tractors, which was providing the tractor for the contest, and had a briefing and a test drive and that certainly helped.” Now Erin’s focus is on the up-coming kiwifruit harvest, but also preparing to represent the Bay of Plenty at the prestigious NZ Young Fruit Grower and Young Grower of the Year events in August. Elaine Fisher

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Back to the basics with computing Keeping up with 21st Century digital tools might make technophobes break out in a cold sweat, but a new course on offer at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology could change all that.

The NZ Certificate in Computing, User Fundamentals Level 2, is a free 12-week programme that will take people right back to basics, improving their digital literacy and confidence with using technology. The course has been designed with two specific groups in mind.

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those looking to pathway into higher learning with a view to securing an office job. Topics cover essential business administration software, Google Drive and Google Docs for the office Free computing course to get people up environment and how to to speed with the digital age. produce, store and distribute simple website using Google Sites, digital information. trouble-shoot their phones and The second group will be people devices and work remotely and looking to improve their basic collaborate with others online. computing skills for personal The course starts on March 27 and is taking applications now. use and will learn how to build a

Dealership invests in swim lessons the Bay of Plenty has to offer,” says BaySwim manager Matthew Strange. For every new Nissan bought from the dealership in March, $100 will go to the ‘learn to swim’ initiative, as will $10 from every wheel alignment. Matthew says the company’s support will equate to about eight children receiving swimming and water safety lessons for a year. Each sponsored child will get a year’s swim lessons, which include water skills, safety and unlimited free access to BayVenue’s community pools for them and a caregiver for one year. The discounted price for this is $500. Donations will go into one fund Mike Farmer and Roger Matthews. to be distributed to “It’s critical our children have an as many children as possible. There opportunity to learn to swim both is no set donation amount. The for safety and to experience what sponsored children will be included Buy a car and help keep a kid alive in the water. That’s the pledge from one of Tauranga’s major car dealerships. Farmer AutoVillage is the latest local company to respond to a BaySwim initiative to sponsor swim lessons for preschoolers from families experiencing financial hardship and can’t afford swim lessons.

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in the mainstream classes but not identified. The Salvation Army Tauranga Community Ministries will be selecting the children through their community support programmes. “The kids will be gaining a lifelong skill,” says Matthew. And it will give them an equal chance to develop alongside their peers. “It’s also a way to address potential child obesity and social inclusion issues, and basically set them up for a healthy and active lifestyle,” says Matthew. Another city corporate, The Port of Tauranga, has already given its support and The Weekend Sun recently reported a Te Puke woman Delcie Martin personally donating $1000. There is still time for other businesses and individuals to come forward and sponsor a child. For more information about the sponsorship opportunity, contact Matthew at: Matthew.Strange@bayvenues.co.nz of on 027 839 0556.

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Free-to-air AB’s gathers momentum It couldn’t have happened at a better time for New Zealand First. MP Clayton Mitchell’s antisiphoning legislation – the bill which would return the All Blacks, the Kiwis and the Olympics, all sport of national significance, to live and free-to-air television – will have its first reading in the house next month. “I know MPs who have been in the house 16 years and haven’t had a bill drawn in the ballot,” says Clayton. “We have been lucky.” And even if it doesn’t get support in the house, New Zealand First pledges to fight the issue through into the September 23 general election. “Because it makes sense and it’s standing up for all New Zealanders and not just the privileged.” The bill aims to prevent pay television broadcasters like Sky from buying monopoly television rights to important and significant events before free-to-air television has a chance to bid on them. That means the bill would return the All Blacks, the Kiwis rugby league team, the winter and summer Olympics and the Commonwealth Games to live and free-to-air for the mass audience. There’s a whiff of confidence about how the numbers will stack up in the house. “While Labour’s caucus has yet to sign off on it, they’ve indicated the bill has mer-it. I am sure of their support. The Greens have also said they will support it and so has the Maori Party.” But the Government won’t. “It

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Clayton Mitchell, cheers to free-to-air. Photo: Tracy Hardy. claims the bill will cause all our sporting heroes to travel off shore to seek more lucrative contracts because the sorting codes at home won’t be able to afford them.” Clayton says that’s just “unsubstantiated nonsense and petty politics”. And all the evidence points to the reverse. “If you have a culture of sports being promoted, you build pride in playing for your country and sportsmen are more likely to stay and take up domestic contracts.” He cites the example of All Black fullback Ben Smith who passed over a fat deal in France because of “the pride, the lifestyle and support at home”. So did Israel Dagg. “That shoots down that Government theory.” The Government will blanket block the Games of National Significance Bill, as will ACT and Epsom MP David Seymour. “I had that chat with David but he’s just there to toe the National

line,” says Clayton. So it could come down to United’s Peter Dunne. If he plays along the bill could pass its first reading and then be off to a select committee for discussion and dissection. “And that’s exactly what we want. A full and transparent examination of the facts.” New Zealand First ran a straw poll for the free to air bill in Red Square recently. They were there for one and a half hours and 65 people signed in support. “We used to have live and free to air games of national significance, we enjoyed it and we want it back again.” There was also a poll on Newstalk ZB recently and 84 percent of listeners taking part were in favour. “So it’s well and truly supported,” says Clayton. The reason some are shy to support the bill is because of the funding model. Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Monterey sports boats – stylish and innovative The latest Monterey model has been released at Pinnacle Marine in Tauranga and Sun Media’s Matt Batchelor got to jump on board. The new Monterey 224FSC is similar in looks to the recently-released Blackfin 217 with its award-winning design and its futuristic cockpit, says Matt. “But the obvious change here is the inboard versus outboard engine configuration and the spacious and

luxurious cuddy cabin instead of the bow rider on the Blackfin. “The inboard configuration makes for a lighter boat, which is also noticeably quieter than the outboard option due to the high-tech dampening in the engine bay.” The Mercury MerCruiser 4.5L 200hp sterndrive is purposely designed for marine environments. Owners Geordie and Kirsten Nicholson say the 4.5L is the first

of its kind, creating new standards for acceleration and overall performance. Design innovations include a long runner scrolled intake manifold and high displacement, which produces an outstanding power-toweight ratio. “This is the next generation of sterndrive technology and is a groundbreaking new engine,” says Geordie. “This is a great power source that provides features, benefits and technology that make boating more enjoyable

and worry-free.” Matt says the boat offers versatile, hybrid functionality from fishing to water sports to cruising. The interior’s abundance of fibreglass surfaces complimented by white leatherette give a feeling of absolute luxury. “This is the perfect vessel for boaties seeking an inboard-powered boat that Geordie Nicholson and Matt Batchelor ride in meets the needs of family style in the Monterey. boating with a five-star Photo: Bruce Barnard. finish,” says Matt.

Evinrude debuts at The Boat Place Take a drive down Cross Road at Sulphur Point in Tauranga, and you could be forgiven for thinking you had stumbled across a Hollywood film set shooting the latest Robocop movie. Take a closer look at the two futuristic looking behemoths parked outside The Boat Place and you will see they are in fact Evinrude’s new second generation of E-TEC engines, all new from the top of their distinctive shroud to the skeg on the bottom of its sleek torpedo. “It’s the first two-stroke block specifically designed for direct fuel injection, the result of which is up to 15 per cent better fuel consumption than the competition four strokes,” says The Boat Place owners Nolan and Kat Stovald. “All fly by wire, no mechanical cables. Evinrude state they’re by far the

Jaymee Diggleman, Chris Wrightwebb, David Orr, Nolan Stovold, and Bridget Cooper. greenest outboard in the world.” The engine is said to have 20 per cent better torque than all other engines in class. It also has a new automatic trim system, digital integration with gauges, a sleek SLX gear case. There is no scheduled maintenance for five years or 500 hours and a five year non-declining warranty. But these details are only a small part of Evinrude’s new revolutionary design. Evinrude believes that the outboard engine on the back of the boat should look as good as the boat itself. For that reason, the engine manufacturer offers five standard panel colours and 14 accent decal options, creating more than 400 colour combinations to perfectly match your boat.

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Exploding dive tanks can be ‘pretty scary stuff ’ I like my knees. They both still function well enough that I haven’t named them good and bad yet. I like to include them in conversations along with the rest of my body parts, just so they don’t get any ideas of course. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for a knee in Australia last year which was removed, rather violently, from its owner when a Scuba tank ‘ruptured’. Ruptured is the technical term for a catastrophic failure. And catastrophic failure means that while the tank was being filled, it exploded and removed said knee from said filling station staff member. And this was while being filled, which is different

to being tested. Tanks undergoing a hydro are subjected to a much greater pressure. So that means that sometime after being tested, and approved, the tank ruptured at a much lower pressure. Pretty scary stuff from my point of view. As a result of that, and the following investigation, filling stations around the world have received a list of bottles that are no longer able to be filled. After a quick check of the 100 or so tanks that are waiting for their owners to collect here at Tauranga Dive, 16 of them were found to fall under the banned order. So, following on from that logic, there are going to be quite a number of divers out there in for a nasty surprise when

they collect their tanks. One of our customers has already had 3 out of his 5 tanks marked as unfillable. Of course not as much of a surprise as it may be for me if I’m filling your tank and it explodes. Now, scaremongering aside, we know that this isn’t common, or likely, but it is possible, it has happened, and it’s not an isolated incident. This next bit is the technical section of this article. Tank rupture affects cylinders made from 6351 aluminum alloy. It is not limited to any one design or cylinder, or to those from any one manufacturer. At-risk SCUBA cylinders are cylinders manufactured from aluminum alloy 6351.

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Aluminum alloy 6351 is known to be used in cylinders manufactured between 1972 and 1988 with the following specifications (but not limited to): DOT SP6498, DOT E6498, DOT E7042, DOT E8107, DOT E8364 and

DOT E8422. Ok, that’s enough of that. What it all means is that if you have an older tank, there is a chance that you will be affected. Just bring it in to Tauranga Dive and we can let you know.

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Dementia epidemic, act now! - Caring for the ageing population A dementia epidemic is looming in New Zealand as the number of Kiwis living with the condition will reach 150,000 by 2050.

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Alzheimers NZ chief executive Catherine Hall told the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee that the Government needs to prepare now. Catherine says immediately implementing proposals in the 2013 New Zealand Framework for Dementia Care, which the government developed, will lead to more cost-effective care. “The blueprint for dealing with this situation already exists - what is needed from the government is the commitment and funding to implement it. “Treasury acknowledges there are long term fiscal implications for our economy due to our ageing population, and health costs are one of the most

significant areas of public spending.” Catherine says that despite agreement across both government and nongovernment agencies about the direction of dementia care, there has been very little movement within this last Parliamentary term. “We know we will not see movement before the September election, unless initiatives are funded within this Budget.” Currently, there are about 60,000 Kiwis living with dementia. Alzheimers New Zealand estimates that will almost triple to over 150,000 by 2050. “In order for the Government to alleviate the upcoming strain on the health system, provide better public services and a productive and competitive economy, it needs to fully fund and implement the Dementia Framework that it developed.” Providing better support to

people with dementia early will result in significant savings. Research commissioned by Alzheimers New Zealand in 2008 found that delaying entry to residential care by just three months would have resulted in $32 million of savings that year. “These costs are not just carried by the public health system, but also in productivity losses for carers

who may have to give up or reduce paid employment to look after their partner.” She says the opportunity costs for carers were estimated in 2012 to be $37.2 million. However, the Framework was developed three years ago, and has yet to be fully implemented. “It’s in the best interests of people with dementia and their carers,” says Catherine.

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No more ironing for Papamoa’s Gladys Not many people decide to hang up their hat at age 80. But Papamoa’s Gladys Butler isn’t your average octogenarian.

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A restaurant that caters for any occasion Brooklyn has been a firm favourite place for me to dine for a long time, so I was pleased to be able to do this review for owner Rohan McCloskey.

What do I like about Brooklyn? The surroundings always feel really relaxed and comfortable. It works for me on several levels, whether having a work

meeting, a quiet drink, a nice dinner – I find there is always a different space that fits my needs. Brooklyn has really managed to create a restaurant that caters for any occasion and more importantly has the menu to match. I’m slowly working my way through the whole menu, so here are a few of my

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favourites so far. Fresh fish ceviche-chilli, avocado, coriander, lemon and olive oil – this is generally hard for me to go past. The chilli caramel pork belly, apple salad and coriander – well, the flavours just keep on giving. And the prawn and pork dumplings with citrus soy and crispy shallots are awesome.

So too are the panko crumbed mushrooms, with baby carrots, grilled halloumi, chimichurri, and pecorino. Yum! And recently I’ve added to my firm favourite list the prawn linguine, served with garlic, chilli, parsley pecorino cheese and olive oil! The menu, designed by chef Dan Johnstone, is very clever. Dan says he specialises in simple food done well, focusing on fresh flavours and attractive presentation. And traditional styles mixed with the not-so traditional. Dan has gained experience both in New Zealand and overseas – and it shows in his dishes. Equally attractive is that the menu is made up of small share plates and large share plates. And there are firm Brooklyn favourites, which are marked on the menu. The crispy chicken with green apple and ginger slaw, with kewpie mayonnaise rocks out the door; the fresh fish sliders and the pulled pork sliders are just the thing for sharing over a wine or beer as are the wood-fired pizzas. The dough is freshly made and rolled daily in the traditional way – and it shows. And the bases are amazing, with flavours spanning from my favourite traditional

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margarita pizza through to hells bells for the serious chilli lovers. If you’re looking for something more substantial then try the confit duck or prime beef sirloin served with potato and anchovy gratin with baby carrots and salsa verde. They are sure to hit the spot. Or if you’re feeling like something sweet you really have to try the baked lemon white chocolate New York cheesecake, served with lemon curd and black Doris plum ice cream. Drooling yet? Or not your cup of tea? Then how about an ice cream sandwich of peanut butter and chocolate biscotti, vanilla bean ice-cream and salted caramel. Head to Brooklyn, which is open from 12pm to late, Tuesday to Sunday.

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Clean meats, clean eats

Bostock Butchery’s Garth Bostock and Duane Peace with the support of their wonderful staff at Bostock Butchery are trying to give people their lives back – and fewer trips to the doctor.

Garth says clean meats is the way to go. “I was brought up cooking everything from scratch and I still do,” says Garth. “We need to take responsibility for ourselves when it comes to food. “Our body uses protein to rebuild muscle and it’s near impossible for protein to be turned into fat. Carbohydrates are for energy and fat is for a heathy immune system as all your hormones are made from good fats.” Garth says his butchery stocks bio-organic beef hogget and lamb, supplied by local producer Sean Brosnahan. “This means no unwanted product in our meat. When it arrives on-site we start with a clean

product. Sean’s beef lasts longer than conventional beef from an everyday farm.” Everything Bostock Butchery sells is clean and organic, and

Bostock Butchery’s Garth Bostock. Garth can tell you exactly what’s in it, guaranteeing no nasty surprises. “We have fresh sausages with no preservative, no phosphate - just meat spices and herbs,” says Garth. “Ninety nine per cent of our entire product ranges are made

on site and we start with the raw products – black pepper, salt, herbs and spices, and meat. We have no MSG on site. “I believe our body’s done recognise what we call food any more,” says Garth.

For a great lunch, why not plan ahead? Warding off a mid-afternoon slump at work could be as easy as eating a healthy lunch, according to the results of a recent 5+ A Day survey. The survey on consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in the workplace found 72 per cent of workers felt more productive in the afternoon after eating a healthy lunch rather than something high in fat or sugar. And 46 per cent – almost half – of workers reported eating fruit at work at least once a day. And when it comes to taking homemade lunch to work, 85 per cent of those surveyed include fruit and vegetables. It seems fruit has a feel-good factor for workers, with 69 per cent of respondents reporting they would feel positively towards their employer if fresh fruit was available to them. Yet, the majority of those surveyed – with 65 per cent – said their employers did not provide fruit or make it available to them at work. In addition, 64 per cent of those surveyed said they would take part in a healthy eating challenge if it was

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organised by their employer. The results are from the survey of 368 people nationwide, conducted in November, forms part of 5+ A Day’s ongoing research into the eating habits of New Zealanders when it comes to fruit and vegetables. For optimal health we should strive to eat five or more servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day. As a guide, a serving is about a handful. A great tasting healthy lunch doesn’t have to be expensive if you plan ahead and buy seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables.

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Solving sibling rivalry... Sibling rivalry can turn a peaceful home into a battle ground. But Rebekah Sharp from Elm Tree Early Learning Centre says there are some tips and tricks for balancing the competing needs of siblings, especially when a new baby is on the way. Firstly, involve your toddler in baby’s arrival. Let them choose a new outfit, come to a doctor’s appointment and share ideas for baby’s name – be prepared for Elsa or Olaf from the popular movie ‘Frozen’! Tell stories of what they did as a baby and make time to play a favourite game together so they don’t miss out on one-on-one time with you. Purchase a baby doll for the older child as a gift when baby arrives. This allows the child to actively participate in the new baby’s care routine using their own baby doll. Set family rules that always include looking out for each other. Use the phrase ‘in our family we…’ to outline the type of behaviour expected. Model this as adults, making sure there is zero tolerance for name calling, physical fighting and yelling. Set the rules together so everyone is clear on the consequences of breaking them. This could include stopping the car for fighting in the back seat or taking turns to play with a favourite toy. Reward the behaviour you want to see using language like ’I love the way you are sharing the sand toys – well done for being kind to each other’.

Foster the interests and abilities of each child individually without drawing comparisons. This enables each child will grow in the confidence and knowledge of their own talents rather than feeling like they are competing with their brothers and sisters. When a new baby is getting a lot of attention remember to compliment the older child also. And while a change to family dynamics can be stressful for a young child to understand, soon enough they’ll realise new brothers and sisters make the best playmates right throughout their lives.

Parent seminar to explore child’s play A free evening in Katikati titled ‘Go outside and play’ is on offer for parents to explore how play builds children’s brains and grows their creativity – and why

screens cannot do either. The evening will be held on Thursday, March 23, at Katikati Resource Centre by facilitator Pennie Brownlee, who is author of book ‘The sacred urge to play’ with Kimberley Crisp. Up for discussion will be topics like how play is a real-life problem-solver, how play gets children ready for school – and more importantly ready for life. ‘Go outside and play’ is free evening on Thursday, March 23, from 7pm-9.30pm at Katikati Resource Centre. To register, see: www.katikatiresource.co.nz or phone the centre on 07 549 0399.

School rules – when do they apply? With the school year well and truly underway, come 3pm the streets are full of uniformed children making their way home. The way students conduct themselves while in uniform can reflect on their school – both positively and negatively. But what rights does the school have to discipline them once they leave the school gates? Generally, students are not considered to be within the jurisdiction of the school’s Board

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of Trustees or principal outside of school hours and off the school site. But there are certain circumstances where the school rules may apply outside the school – for in-stance, on school trips, on a school bus, when playing truant during school hours and when representing the school at an event. The scope of a school’s jurisdiction can be unclear and in some circumstances may be vulnerable to legal challenge. But a school

should give consideration to how the incident or issue is connected to the student’s role as a student, as opposed to a young person in the community at large. If you disagree with a punishment given to your child by their school, you should first ask for an explanation from the school. You can also check the punishment complies with the various statutory and regulatory obligations a school must follow in its decision making. If you consider it a serious matter, and feel the school is not addressing your concerns adequately, seeking legal advice can help you determine whether you have grounds to take your complaint further.

Re-teaching youngsters to become road-savvy Police are reminding parents and other drivers that children may have forgotten basic road safety rules as they head back to school this year – so they need to reinforce these rules again even if they think their youngster is road savvy. NZ Police prevention manager Inspector Paula Holt says a two-month break from thinking about and repeating basic road rules on the way to school, coupled with enthusiasm for seeing school friends again, means children are vulnerable to being less alert to traffic dangers than they were when they left school at the end of the year. “Both teachers and parents would attest to summer learning loss where kids forget things over the long summer holiday, so adults need to remind children again to cross at crossings, look both ways, and not

run after things onto the road. “Also remind them to comply with police, school patrols and wardens, and adult supervisors,” says Paula. New Zealand Transport Agency’s safety director Harry Wilson says it’s time to ditch the laidback holiday mode and be vigilant to ensure everyone stays safe on our roads. “With the roads far busier with both vehicles returning to work and children back at school everyone’s going to have to get used to sharing the road again,” says Harry. “We want the New Year to start safely for everyone and that means drivers need to take extra care, watch their speed and be on the lookout for cyclists and pedestrians, especially around schools.”

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Investing in peace of mind Methamphetamine is a scourge – it has no legal use but is a highly addictive stimulant creating a false sense of well-being and energy.

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It also causes enormous social damage – severe anxiety, paranoia, insomnia and thoughts of extreme violence. “And while it’s impossible to know how many New Zealand homes have been contaminated by the manufacture or smoking of this insidious drug, it’s a menace and a huge issue for people renting, land-lords and homeowners alike” says Total Home Inspections owner/operator Richard Jeacock. And he says it’s become of vital

Total Home Inspection Services owners Richard and Neara Jeacock.

importance to have tenants and a landlords’ investments protected by a reliable and professional lab verified methamphetamine test.

“If you are looking to buy a home, to lease out or live in, you need to make sure it’s clean and clear of meth contamination” says Richard. “Landlords should get their properties checked between tenancies. A meth test and report assists for insurance purposes.” Landlords should check with their insurance provider for their policy requirements covering meth. “And make sure the meth test you commission is a lab verified test,” says Richard.

International Private Investigations Limited Sometimes families need more than the police to help them find loved ones in the grip of meth. Occasionally, they need services such as those provided by International Private Investigations Limited. The Tauranga-based firm has been operating since November 2015, and has already helped find missing people caught up in the meth epidemic. Just last week SunLive broke the news of a toddler saved by police from a motel room where his mother was allegedly using meth – and it was all thanks to a tip-off from the specialists at IPI. Fraud and financial crimes specialist TW says there can be different reasons for people committing crimes such as fraud, which is one of the main areas the firm specialises in. “But what we’ve been finding is that fraud and meth are converging. “We’ll get asked to investigate a fraud case and discover it’s motivated by meth addiction.” He knows people who have lost million-dollar homes and businesses to the drug, including white-

collar workers from upstanding families. Often, IPI will be asked to find such people who have gone missing, too. For that, they have an addiction behaviour specialist on the team with more than 10 years’ experience working with meth addicts after overcoming his own addiction. “Having someone who knows how addicts think, react and is able to predict the next move gives IPI a real advantage over other agencies and governmental departments,” says TW. “We’ve got three active meth cases at the moment. We’re looking for people who have completely disappeared and aren’t talking to their families at all.” As meth becomes more profitable and in-demand than marijuana, many dealers are switching to supplying the former drug exclusively. “It gets hold of you in a way marijuana never does,” says TW. “No one’s ever blown a million dollars on marijuana.” “It’s so destructive on a social and an economic level. It’s about not letting it ruin people in the first place – that’s where the education aspect needs to come in.”

There is no such thing as a ‘typical meth-user’ Bay of Plenty Addiction Service acting clinical lead Nick White has noticed plenty of media coverage in recent years about methamphetamine and users. Nick says often, there is a focus on acts of crime or violence committed under the influence, or on an ‘epidemic’ of use. “The truth is, however, that there is no such thing as a ‘typical meth-user’, and anyone, from any walk of life, who uses methamphetamine can become dependent on it. “And while we have recently seen moderate increases

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in adult methamphetamine users accessing treatment services, these still represent a relatively small number of our clients.” Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant drug which causes feelings of energy, well-being and euphoria in its users. But there can be many negative effects too, including increased impulsive behaviour, poor judgment and aggression. Regular users may experience a sense of withdrawal when they stop using, usually a few days but sometimes longer. And Nick says there can be other risks too: crime to fund further use, mental health problems such as paranoid thoughts, and exposure to blood-borne viruses if the drug is injected. “Most users typically use in a ‘binge-crash’ pattern, using for a few days, resting for a few days, and then starting again, often in response to cravings.” There are several services available for those who need help with addressing their use. Adults can contact the Bay of Plenty Addiction Service at Tauranga Hospital, which offers a harm reduction approach and includes a range of services such as one-to-one counselling, withdrawal management, and referral to residential rehabilitation service. Users under age 18 can access Sorted, part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Tauranga Hospital. Sorted works closely with other services such as Youth Justice, Police Youth Aid, the Emergency Department, secondary schools and alternative education providers – and has a friendly, non-judgmental approach focussed on engaging young people into service. There are also a number of Non-Governmental Organisation services available which can be found at: www.linkage.co.nz “Sorted typically see fewer than 10 young people a year who have ever tried methamphetamine, and in the adult service methamphetamine accounts for less than 10 per cent of referrals,” says Nick.

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The heart attack that broke a young heart He stuck me on a New Zealand Railways bus in Ashburton bound for Dunedin on Sunday, April 6, 1969.

“Your dad’s not well. You should go home.” It was a laconic South Canterbury farmer couching the news that my father was dead. Struck down by a heart attack. In the middle of the street. On his way to work. No CPR, no defibrillators, no way back in those days. He was 49 and a father of four boys. I was number two. I remember seeing the bold red letters ‘DOA’ on a medical file. And years later I learned DOA was Dead On Arrival. My uncle told me Dad was probably deceased by the time he hit the footpath. His words. “He wouldn’t have known a thing.” He was trying to comfort me. But it seems dad would have known. The postmortem examination revealed bad scars on his heart – tell-tale evidence of previous and painful cardiac episodes. Dad would have known the pump was dodgy – that something was wrong. He was a smart man. Why did he not do something about it? Was he a victim of the times? No excuse these days. As a 16-year-old, I wasn’t quite in touch with my emotions but I know had enormous respect for the man. And if I was capable of loving someone, then I loved him. So much so I was able to forgive him for holding my mother’s hand in public all the time and embarrassing the hell out of me. I loved him because he was liberal in a time of conservatism – when a mate of mine arrived at home wearing a Chinese People’s Liberation Army cap and spouting Mao Tse Tung idealism Dad just gave me a wink and listened intently. “Don’t take offence at people if you don’t have to,” dad said to me later. “Your mate will probably be wearing a different hat tomorrow.” A couple of weeks later the man who

losing my father. I delivered that sage am still angry that advice was dead. no-one knew about I had experienced the acute myodeath before, and cardial infarction, again it was heartthe heart event, related. Athol, who which snuffed him was hardly 10, lived out so young; that across the road and robbed me of the had always been a chance to grow up sickly kid. And he and enjoy mandropped dead from to-man time with congenital heart Malcolm Stark. It disease right outside was easy to blame our gate. But even his doctor and the that episode did Flying officer Malcolm hospital staff that not prepare me for couldn’t bring a man what was ahead. Stark Wells. back from death And I was one very despite breaking several ribs trying. muddled kid on that long journey But Dad must take some of the to a fatherless home to Dunedin. blame. He kept relatively fit – he The NZR bus stopped in would wander the cliffs south Timaru, where a shopowner made of Dunedin shooting rabbits, he a very innocent but inopportune would scale cliffs to bring home comment to this teary teenager. green bone and crayfish, he would “You look as though you are going dig a massive vegetable garden and to a funeral mate.” I lashed out, mow lawns. And he would cycle. struck him flush on the cheek and But he would also eat legs of sending him backwards into a stand of cigarettes behind. Why the mutton and hogget that were roasted in dripping, he would open hell did I do that? all six milk bottles in the morning And when the Police arrived and ladle cream onto his porridge, I was cowering in the back seat and he made a significant personal of an NZR bus waiting to go to contribution to dismantling the Dunedin, home to my dead Dad, EEC butter mountain of the time. home to my newly-widowed Mum He would slather everything with and three fatherless siblings. Home butter. And he rolled his own to a funeral. I hope that one day, cigarettes, just one a week on a that poor shopkeeper, found it in Saturday morning with his cup of him to forgive me. tea and pikelets. Because I am still angry about

Dad was a late entrant to World War 2 – he was a navigator bomber in an Avro Lancaster. I understand many of the young crew the Germans didn’t get were later cut down by heart problems. Something to do with altitude flying and oxygen deprivation. But his diet,

common at the time, must have played a wicked part. The full story is continued online at www.theweekendsun.co.nz and Hunter Wells explains how his father’s death impacted dramatically on his own Hunter Wells personal health.

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There’s a new doctor’s centre in town Pyes Pa Doctors – a new, purpose-built medical centre – has opened at the Pyes Pa Shopping Centre. The practice at 83 Pyes Pa Rd has its origins in the Greerton Health Family Practice, which changed its name to Pyes Pa Doctors and moved from Chadwick Rd to Pyes Pa in mid-January. Spokesperson Dr Murray Hay says the larger Pyes Pa premises allow provision of healthcare for 8000 people on a growing edge of the city, including Tauriko, The Lakes, Oropi and Ohauiti.

Pyes Pa Doctors is a family-oriented general practice, dedicated to providing high quality care in a modern and friendly environment. Its experienced team of doctors includes Dr Murray Hay, Dr Sue Genner, and Dr Yen Chen. Murray started Bethlehem Family Doctors in 1998, and has also worked at Greerton Health since 2008. As a doctor, he enjoys connecting with people on a personal level, helping them to live healthy and productive lives. Sue has been a GP for 30 years, most recently at Thames Medical Centre. She has interests in diabetes

Dr Murray Hay, Dr Yen Chen, and Dr Sue Genner from Pyes Pa Doctors.

and geriatric medicine, as well as being passionate about food as medicine. Yen is a graduate of Otago Medical School and has been working in Tauranga for the last

three years. He enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and has special interests in sports and exercise medicine, and skin cancer surgery. With pharmacy, physiotherapy,

dental and audiology services also available, the Pyes Pa neighbourhood can enjoy its own local medical services at the Pyes Pa Shopping Centre.

Tips for joint health – Part 2 This week we look at some of the practical dietary and homehelp tips that can help with joints affected by arthritis. While these are primarily targeting osteoarthritis – known as OA – nutritional therapy can be very helpful for autoimmune arthritis such as rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. These diseases need a more systemic treatment targeting immune function rather than targeting joint tissue as we would with OA. For autoimmune disease the first place to start is testing vitamin D levels. There is a groundswell of excellent research linking low levels of vitamin D to immune system disorders

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in addition to other serious problems including mental health and cancer. Often overlooked is the importance of staying well hydrated. Even slight dehydration can negatively affect cartilage function. Another helpful tip for joint problems can be having a bath with Epsom salts, which are magnesium sulphate. The magnesium helps to relax tense and stresses tissue in and around joints while sulphate helps with joint tissue structure. Turmeric is excellent for joints. In supplements I use a 95 per cent curcumin extract, which helps reduce the inflammation associated with arthritis. I also recommend adding extra turmeric either as grated whole root or powder. Another tip is to add black pepper to your diet. Pepper contains piperine, which has the ability to transport curcumin from turmeric to our joints. Raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar is an old naturopathic treatment for arthritis. Have two teaspoons in water before a meal. Gelatine contains collagen, which is a building block for cartilage and can help relieve the pain of arthritis. Dissolve one teaspoon in warm water and drink. Freshly ground flax seeds are rich in antiinflammatory plant based alpha-linolenic acid Omega 3. This will help your joints and will also help cholesterol balance and digestive health. For more information give me a call or email: john@ abundant.co.nz. 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. To read more, go to: www.sunlive.co.nz

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More fruit please! The extra $586 million cash injection into the health sector for 2016/2017 is helping supply quality produce to 46 Bay of Plenty primary schools this year. Primary schools this year benefitting from the Fruit in Schools programme include Arataki School, Matapihi School and Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana. Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says healthy eating options play a vital role in helping children grow and reach their full potential. “So it is great to see the Government continuing the programme which delivers weekly high-quality seasonal fruit and vegetables to certain schools across the country, including in the Bay of Plenty.” Todd says this year, 543 schools will take part in Fruit in Schools, meaning more than 104,000 pupils will benefit from healthy eating options. “This will also help teach them how to live a

healthy and balanced lifestyle. Fruit in Schools complements the Government’s Childhood Obesity Plan. New Zealand is one of the first OECD countries to have a target and a comprehensive plan to tackle childhood obesity.” The Government invests about $8 million into the Fruit in Schools programme each year. This is being supported by the extra $568 million going into Health for 2016/17 – taking the total Health budget to a record $16.1 billion. “We’re continuing to get overwhelmingly positive feedback from schools about the success of our Fruit in Schools programme,” says Todd. “This includes schools who’ve been with the programme since it started and also those who came in last year. “The Government backs the health and wellbeing of local communities and this programme helps ensure our kids get the best possible start in life.”

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“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” – WILLIAM MORRIS. Most of us struggle with clutter in some area of our life, whether it be clothes, paper, tools, toys, or other excessive amounts of stuff in our home, office, garage or car. When I have a bout of decluttering I always feel an immediate lightening in my spirit. And once I have decluttered a space then every time I walk past it I experience that same feeling again. One way to help declutter is to ask myself: Is this item useful or beautiful? This simple question challenges me to cut right to the core so I can more easily decide whether to keep it or let it go. What areas, if you decluttered them, would

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Buy or sell with Gunter Gunter Stahn has lived in Tauranga for 21 years but was born and raised in Germany where he owned a technical publishing business within the building industry. He’s supplied technical building regulation all over Europe to specialists involved in construction providing this information to architects, builders and engineers. And now he’s working in the Bay to sell your home or help you find your dream house. Gunter is well-organised, pays close attention to details and is a good listener. “I am superbly equipped to

help clients make the right decision to move, wherever they are on the property ladder.” His attention to detail will ensure the transition is as smooth and stress-free as possible. His database holds currently more than 1900 for sale properties. “I specialise in helping buyers find the right property, and I have the technical knowledge to help my seller to market and sell their property in their best interest.”

Loving what I do From first time home buyers and sellers to those in pursuit of their next purchase, real estate agent Susan Northey will assist you in your journey because everyone’s story and lifestyle is different. She knows that there is more to what someone wants in a home than four walls and roof, and strives to make the process as easy as possible for her buyers and sellers by helping coordinate and navigate all the turns and negotiations along the way.

Susan has superb skills in relating to people, management and attention to detail, infectious enthusiasm, and an open and transparent style – she will make the most of every opportunity. A local, and having raised her own family in the area this has given Susan an understanding of the benefits of the location and how to best advise buyers and sellers to meet their specific requirements. Whether buying or selling contact Susan Northey on 027 576 0499.

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Inspect it before you buy it Are you buying a house? And have you heard of a pre-purchase/ condition – or builder’s – report? If not, listen up. A pre-purchase/condition or builder’s report involves the inspection of residential properties to identify and report on the condition of components, finishes, structure, systems and services of a property. It also identifies defects and problems that might be present in fences, drives, paths, retaining walls, clotheslines, out buildings such as garages, sheds, glasshouses and sleepouts and home exteriors including cladding systems, weathertightness, foundations, windows, doors and timber finishings. For the interior the inspector inspects each room to identify condition of floor, walls and ceiling, along with the presence of services and systems. And in under floor areas they check foundations, piles, timber framing, insulation, ventilation and ground moisture. The roof space is checked at structure, insulation, underside of roofing levels – as well as roofing materials, gutters and chimneys. Plus the services – plumbing, drainage, electrical etc – will be looked at.

According to The National Body of Professional Residential Building Inspectors, a pre-purchase/condition report is produced for clients involved in the sale and purchase of properties. These reports can also be used to assess maintenance requirements of buildings and to determine if more detailed destructive investigations are required. As pre-purchase/condition reports involve non-destructive investigations, they rely heavily on the knowledge, training and experience of the inspector to accurately identify any hidden faults, defects and compliance related anomalies that may exist. To undertake this work, the building Inspector must, therefore, be fully aware of the increasingly complex types of dwellings being built in New Zealand, and understand the inherent risks associated with that complexity. They require an intimate knowledge of the building products, systems, design techniques and industry standards that are being used in New Zealand, as well as having a sound knowledge of the local environment in which the building is situated. Local conditions, such as wind, earthquake risk, geothermal situations and coastal areas can have a marked effect on the performance of a building.

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More than 300 Bay of Plenty residents seem to be looking for a different way forward – and they’ve shown their interest with their feet. The people packed into Mauao Performing Arts Centre in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday night were united in their interest for one thing: alternative housing options.

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Container house coversionist Tessa Mackenzie. with the 300-plus people that is a neighbourhood, and what filled Mauao PAC looking for efficiency in land use looks like.” alternative ways of living. Conversation centred around Organiser Melissa Cox says the how to downsize and build your turnout is proof that people in own tiny house or container the Bay are looking for something house, the legality around different to conventional housing. alternative housing options, and “We would like to work with issues around land ownership and council to come up with some where to put your tiny house or exciting and creative solutions container home, as well as how to by which tiny houses on wheels, live sustainably for the future. container houses, and eco-villages Using the necessities can help people desperate for an Everything tied back to alter-native, especially Tauranga’s conserving the planet and only growing homeless population. using what’s needed. “Tauranga could easily be a After the panellists had a chance model for the rest of the country to talk, the panel was opened to on how to introduce solutions questions from the floor. to New Zealand’s housing crisis. With housing and land That will take open minds becoming more out of reach and different ways of thinking for Kiwis, is alternative housing about what is a house, what

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Meadows hopes the mural will become something ‘iconic’ for the area. “We won the Tourism & Hospitality Award at last year’s Westpac Tauranga Business Awards, and some of the feedback from the judges was the inside of the building looked amazing, but the outside was pretty non-descript. So we decided to make use of our wall and found a really cool artist. “We’re all about putting Mount Maunganui on the map, so we thought let’s do something everyone will want to take photos with.” Ryan Wood

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Gliding through the sky Soar the skies with Tauranga Gliding Club.

Poet-inspired works on show Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to view a new exhibition which is showing a group of Katikati artists’ works inspired by the late James K Baxter. The group exhibition ‘James K Baxter Poems’ has seen Katikati Art Group members take the written word from one of New Zealand’s best known and best loved poets and pictorially depict it in their own diverse and unique style – primarily through painting, but also in ceramic and other mediums.

As a result, the exhibition at Creative Bay of Plenty is said to be extremely varied and different from the usual. The works of Val Helm, Nelsy Jordan, Carol Fippard, Kinsa Hays, Sonia Ward, Colleen O’Byrne, Carolyn Watts, Julia Blackler, Julie Webster, Lynda Cotter, Sally Thrush, and Judy McLean is on show from now until March 20 at 95 Willow St, Tauranga. For more information, see: www.creativebop.org.nz

If you have a spirit of adventure and enjoy a challenge, then you have the right stuff – and the Tauranga Gliding Club wants you. What is gliding? What is aviation? “Unlike other sports, aviation releases you into three dimensions and opens up another realm, the freedom of the sky,” says Tauranga Gliding Club’s Adrian Cable. “Of all forms of aviation, gliding is the ultimate.” Adrian and Mark Tingey are waiting to launch during the 50th anniversary South Island Gliding Championships. For this day the course is about 500km and is usually completed at an average of 195km/hr. Don’t drift through your life with regrets about opportunities lost or potential unfulfilled – act now and seize this opportunity.

Welcoming newcomers to Katikati A new group for newcomers to Katikati is always welcoming more newbies to its regular meet-ups. People can join the group for morning tea next on Wednesday, March 1, from 10am – and find out what Katikati is all about and what it has to offer. The meet-up is at Katikati Resource Centre on Beach Rd, Katikati. There’s a complimentary morning tea and a welcome pack. Inquiries to Jacqui on 07 549 5250 or Pat on 07 549 0454.

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Learning to speak clearly Whether you’re wanting to improve your public speaking or your leadership abilities, Excel Toastmasters can help. Excel Toastmasters president Yolanda Cambridge says they are a friendly and supportive club, and provide a safe place to learn. “It’s a platform where you can learn to speak clearly, concisely and without getting yourself all tied up in

knots. “Get public speaking experience in a relaxed supportive environment – and get the tools to become a more confident speaker and a stronger leader.” Excel Toastmasters meets on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesday of the month at the Arataki Community Centre from 6.30pm. “If you want to dare to dream about being a great public speaker, Toastmasters is a really great grounding to start with,” says Yolanda. For more information, visit them on Facebook by searching ‘Excel Toastmasters’.

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If you see a posse of cyclists touring the streets of Katikati on Sundays you have spotted the town’s new cycle group. The Whippets is a Sunday group riding under the umbrella of the Greyhounds. They assemble Sundays at 9.45am in the carpark at the rear of the Talisman Hotel, for a 10am start for a one-hour ride around Katikati, finishing with coffee at their start-point. Newcomers keen on cycling exercise and those who have bikes and want to get on the saddle again are welcome. Call 07 549 5250.

Getting among junior rugby Get your kids among our national game by becoming a valuable member of the Arataki Sports Club – a familyorientated club established to provide a fun and supportive environment for players of all ages and skill levels. Arataki junior rugby coordinator Mickel Rawiri says there are many things your child will learn while playing rugby at the club. “They will be taught all the basic skills and fundamentals of the game and the importance of discipline and respect. “But most of all, fun and enjoyment of the game is of the highest priority for us, not only in rugby but in any sport they participate in, under the club banner. “It’s also a great place to meet new friends not just for our children, but for our parents as well.” There are grades for all boys and girls from Under 6s to Under 13s. And if you’re worried that your child won’t be interested, Mickel says that’s not a problem. PS H Iwe’ve RS “In the past four-year-olds E B Y had M N Lnever M Eplay who O have picked up a ball. M R O usually the daisy-pickers at the FThey’re

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Will they listen to Katikati? Re: ‘Screaming bypass’ (The Weekend Sun, February 17). I will be very interested to see what the New Zealand Transport Agency come up with at the much-talkedabout April open days in Katikati to solve our State Highway 2 traffic dilemma – and Katikati’s last-ditch emotional plea for a long overdue bypass – after Transport Minister Simon Bridges told them to ‘have another look at it’. I mean if they won’t give Katikati a bypass how can they possibly solve the effects the high numbers of traffic and heavy trucks have on the main street by using it as a highway? And how can they do any more to make SH2 from Katikati to Tauranga safer? I mean it’s a skinny road that has no ample space to be widened or put in more turning bays for feeder roads onto the highway? What exactly can they do? They only seem interested in cheese graters from what I can see. And their effectiveness is highly debatable. Meanwhile, as the slow wheels of bureaucracy turn, it seems the roads off SH2 along the Katikati stretch are

getting worse to pull out of by the month. And going to Tauranga since school has been back has been even more diabolical than before. One thing is incorrect in the article – Wellington is not listening. If they were, Katikati would have a bypass well before now. But it is election year, so who knows? Their ears may prick up this time. K Morland, Katikati.

Fears Kiwi culture will disappear Re: ‘Respecting the many differences’ (The Weekend Sun, February 17). In response to the letter from S Smith concerning the young woman who insulted and assaulted the young Muslim woman. While in no way excusing that behaviour I do wonder what prompted it. Would the Muslim women been noticed had they not been wearing their hijab? S Smith said the offender was an unemployed person of no fixed abode. Are they blaming the influx of immigrants for her situation? In my travels I have always been mindful and respectful of the culture and customs of the countries I have visited, in particular Saudi Arabia and South East Asia, and have dressed and behaved

appropriately. ‘When in Rome do as the Romans do’. This quote means when visiting a foreign land, follow the customs of those who live in it. But to many I have discussed the immigration problem with in New Zealand it is widely believed that immigrants bring their country with them and make no effort to assimilate. Wearing the hijab, abaya and niqab invite racial abuse and I fear this will continue to happen - sadly not everyone in New Zealand embraces and respects difference. Instead they feel the New Zealand they grew up in is being overrun and that one day in the future ‘Kiwi culture’ will disappear. P Jeffares, Bethlehem.

The tide is turning - people are waking up Re: ‘Sea level rise not a lie’ (The Weekend Sun, February 3). W Parish is entitled to his jaundiced views of us skeptics, so called because we doubt the stuff being promulgated by the water melon mob and their politically motivated claims. Parish quotes some vague records that seem to support his silly claims - the major claim being that there are not a significant number of scientists out there who do not believe either

his, or others’, opinion that we are all doomed! When in fact the whole thing has been one giant hoax. In rebuttal of all the ‘greenie/lefty’ motivated claims, I suggest anyone who is interested in the real truth watch the very short, 6.5 minute concise report out of Australia. See: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=B79lRdgKG54.

Charlatans such as Al Gore have made millions out of promulgating the greatest of lies and now at last the tide is turning and people are waking up to realise how he and many others, with their own warped agendas, have been pulling the wool over Mr Parish’s and our eyes. R Smith, Otumoetai.

Those manipulating the masses Not racist In the early part of last century Adolf Hitler was, by using false arguments, able to convince the normally pleasant German people that they were a superior race and all others were inferior. And that Jews especially were evil and should be exterminated. In fact millions of those people were ruthlessly murdered. The whole world was very nearly brought under the control of an elite few. Today, we do not have a Hitler but we do have an elite group which do not have any allegiance to any country but only to their own group of superbillionaires who control all the money. They collect more cash by the simple method of scaring people to give money for the control of ‘global warming’. This Emissions Trading Scheme puts

forward the lie that ‘greenhouse gasses’ - especially carbon dioxide - are causing increased greenhouse effects causing increasing global warming. This bald statement is, like Hitler’s outbursts, completely false. A study of the part that carbon dioxide plays in the total greenhouse effect clearly shows gas contributes only a very small part of the total effect. The major gas performing this is water vapour. This is obviously apparent when we consider the rapid night-time cooling that happens in the very dry deserts where there is no water vapour to keep us warm. It is disturbing to find that unelected United Nations top officials are in control of this attempt at a global takeover. J Mills, New Plymouth.

Re: ‘Respecting the many differences’ (The Weekend Sun, February 17). Last week S Smith of Otumoetai wrote about Megan Walton “spewing racist and foulmouthed poison at the young Muslim woman Mehpara Khan”. Foul-mouthed it was, but it was not racist. S Smith made the common mistake of believing Muslimism is a race. It is a religion. P Harlen, Mount Maunganui.

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Talk about re-inventing the wheel I’m pleased to see Tauranga City Council is looking at a new i-Site for Mount Maunganui. I mean it’s not as if it is well overdue. And Tourism Bay of Plenty chief executive Kristin Dunne can also be so pleased to be supporting something that should have been done 10 years ago. Talk about re-inventing the wheel. TCC closed a perfectly good i-Site to create an overpriced tent on the dock that is not even open all day, which does not do much to promote the local area. And shifting the responsibility for non-cruise ship visitors to seek out the i-Site at the camping ground to see it only take second place to campers checking in. Forward-thinking, I think not. This just shows how inept the TCC and TBOP are. Coming up with an idea that has been suggested

by the public for many, many years and now we will have to wait another two years. Oh! And let’s not forget the stealing of park land right next to the old i-Site when a perfectly good i-Site could have been located in the new buildings opposite Burger King and could have been up and running right now for a lot less than the planned $4 million. Both TBOP and the TCC have no common sense, no regard for ratepayers’ money or the real need of tourists – all tourists, not just cruise ship tourists. This new i-Site idea is a great idea, it’s been a great idea for more than 10 years and I’m sure all the tourists that have been to Mount Maunganui would have agreed. What a shame it has taken this long to get a pretty drawing in the paper. P Morris, Mount Maunganui.

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stated in the Treaty. As Governor General Dame Patsy seems blissfully unaware that her job as the Sovereign’s representative - a mainly ceremonial role requires her to act in an impartial manner. She has no mandate from the New Zealand public to get involved in contentious political and racial issues or debates. With the Waitangi speech she clearly overstepped the mark and if her intention was to promote racial divisiveness, disharmony and discontent then she succeeded. Separatism and race-based privilege can have no place in NZ and those in high places lending credence to this nonsense need to be reined in. Incidentally, Winston Peters’ speech ‘The Treaty as it was and should be’ delivered at Paihia on February 3, 2017, is much closer to reality. R Paterson, Matapihi.

I wish to thank the man who gave up his time to fully attend to me after I fell at Cherrywood on February 1, 2017. He was simply amazing as he waited with me for the medics to arrive. Also to the caring lady who helped with my comfort, thank you too. Lastly and not the least were the passers-by who offered their help. People are truly wonderful. LF Coates, Otumoetai.

Plucked from virtual obscurity by then-Prime Minster John Key completely off his own bat Patsy Reddy became Governor General from September 28, 2016, just before Key rode off into the sunset. She was a Brierley Investments corporate acquisitions specialist, then spy agency reviewer then a well-paid lead negotiator for the Crown. Her recent Waitangi Day speech was appalling mainly because it revealed a disturbing lack of accurate historical knowledge on the subject canvassed - there is for starters no English Treaty only the legitimate Tiriti o Waitangi Maori text almost certainly drafted from the English ‘Littlewood Draft’ that currently gathers dust in Archives New Zealand. Certainly neither partnership nor principles are

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Spare us the mindless detail There is a lot of respect for the All Blacks. Some believe the brand is a big part of who we are and what we stand for. But in the end they are just sportsmen and rugby is just a game. And before another long and tedious Super season even kicks off, we are subjected to the New Zealand media’s nauseating veneration of these guys. It started with Tony Veitch – a man who despite his off-the-field indiscretions, is a polished and likeable radio performer despite his undeniably ingratiating treatment of all his guests. Then along comes Tony revealing online: ‘The Secret World of the All Blacks’ exclusive insights that would bring the nation to a standstill. Apparently Sam Whitelock wears the same style black and white undies every match. The All Blacks play cards, it’s by invitation only. On the eve of a test the All Blacks get a chocolate treat. On game day the All Blacks eat poached chicken, pasta and poached eggs

mid-afternoon. The seats on the bus to the ground are allocated on the number caps won. And the All Blacks play that turgid ballad ‘The Gambler’ on the hotel bus when they have won. The question is did this mindlessness deserve space in mainstream media? Did we really need to know? Do we care? I hope not. There is a reason sport is on the back pages of a newspaper and just before the weather on the TV news. Because it doesn’t really matter. It doesn’t really affect us. When I saw this mind-numbing nonsense I had a grump and let it go. But then TVNZ hires the services of a lesser, a second or third tier ex- All Black called Andy Ellis. His first foray into peak time TV viewing was interviewing All Black captain Keiran Read about his passion for gardening. ‘Keiran opens up’ we are promised, only to learn that Read finds “digging a few holes therapeutic”. I feel enlightened and uplifted. Spare us! Brian McNamara, Bureta.

Come up for a 30 minute scenic flight around in a Travelling to New Tauranga Orleans via Matapihi classic DC3 airliner! I was entertaining some younger out of town visitors upstairs in a restaurant on The Strand the other night. It was a typically balmy Bay of Plenty night – windows thrown wide open and the harbour bathed in moonlight. It was breathtaking, a wonderful advertisement for the city. We didn’t really need to eat. The wine, the mood and the setting were enough. Then I heard the level crossing

bells ringing down at Dive Crescent and I thought the moment would be destroyed by a KiwiRail DL locomotive hauling another forest to Sulphur Point. But it was a show stopper. The entire restaurant stopped to watch the DL rumble through. “Wow” was the reaction at our table. And we watched the DL as it crawled across the rail bridge and into the night at Matapihi. It just needed some train-

hoppers and Arlo Guthrie banging out ‘City of New Orleans’ and the scene would have been complete. So we locals may look at it as just a train track, an inconvenience or an eyesore, but to others it’s a little bit of frontier town in a sophisticated cosmopolitan city. Something to stop, watch and enjoy. I view trains in downtown Tauranga very differently now.

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There’s We are blessed to live in NZ always hope Is it just me or we are blessed to be living in Aotearoa right now? It seems that our northern hemisphere co-habitors in particular are facing much more strife than you and me. Violence, riotting, hate speech, and suspicion of difference seems commonplace moreso than ever before.

Yes, to live in Aotearoa is a blessing, but with blessing comes responsibility. A great line from our national anthem asks God to ‘guide her in the

Here’s a fact of life: Things go wrong. Relationships, health, finances, employment all, at times, go pear shaped. We need to add grief, being victims of injustice, loneliness, losing confidence and direction to this list. The good news is there is always hope if we reach out to God and ask for help. This does not necessarily mean God will instantly make everything better. This occasionally happens. However, my experience is God’s usual way of helping us and giving hope is by sustaining us in the bad times and gently guiding us through them until we are in a better place. When we have arrived in this better place we find we are wiser than before. We are able to support others who are struggling as we have gained a deeper understanding of life and God’s love. There is a verse in the bible that gives us hope in God no matter what life throws at us. It goes: “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28)”. When we turn to God in the hard times, we have the reassurance that God will ultimately work everything out for good. There is always hope when we turn to God for help.

nation’s van, preaching love and truth to man’. Has there ever been a more pertinent time to ask for such favour. New Zealand has always been at the forefront of pursuing these ideals, believing that such morals as love and truth would make for an ideal world. Our challenge is that we continue to pursue these Godly ideals despite the provocative environment of fear and threat that exists. To continue to pursue real togetherness (not tolerance by absence, but rather inclusion through intent) and the sense of a national neighbourhood. From the Maori to the Pakeha and beyond, New Zealand is built upon people looking for a better life. We can continue to build upon that foundation through ‘love and truth’, preaching solidarity in priority to creed or race to a world aching from misunderstanding and distrust. What can you do for your fellow brother or sister this week that would preach such a message? We are blessed to live in Aotearoa. Perhaps, it’s time for Aotearoa to be blessed by us?

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The Three Tenors, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu will perform at Tauranga’s Holy Trinity Church on Friday, March 3, at 11am as part of Operatunity’s Daytime Concert Series ‘That’s Amore’. Bonaventure, Derek and Kalauni have been performing together within New Zealand and abroad for close to five years now – and The Three Tenors: Operatunity principal artist Bonaventure along with Soprano Susan Boland Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu. they’ll be bringing their friendship, Foundation Award for the most promising classical humour and talent to 24 centres throughout NZ. singer at the NZ Singing School for 2013. Bonnie has performed with Operatunity for ‘That’s Amore’ is at Holy Trinity Church, 215 more than 12 years, starting with Operatunity’s Class Devonport Road, at 11am on Friday, March 3. Act Opera. Tickets cost $34 and include lunch. Booking in “Bonnie has blossomed into a seasoned and versatile advance is recommended by calling 0508 266 237 or performer able to sing anything from swing, music visit: www.operatunity.co.nz theatre, ballads through to the operatic repertoire,” says Operatunity director Susan Boland. Since Derek’s return to NZ, he has worked with most of NZ’s opera companies and orchestras, including New Zealand Opera, as well as with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. The Weekend Sun has two double passes to give The youngest member of the group, Kalauni is a away to two lucky readers who can name the three NZ-born Tongan who has been performing with tenors performing? Operatunity since 2014. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the In January 2017 Kalauni won the Conal Coad competition section. Entries must be received by Opera Australia Prize at the NZ Singing School, and Wednesday, March 1. was awarded the prestigious Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

A vintage garden party Tauranga residents are invited to pull on their best vintage outfit and enjoy a lovely afternoon at Tauranga Historical Society’s Vintage Garden Party next month. The garden party is at Brain Watkins Historic House on the corner of Cameron Rd and Elizabeth St on Sunday, March 5. There will be musical entertainment by Back Porch, as well as cake stalls, book stalls, raffles, afternoon tea and house tours. Party-goers are encouraged to dress up in vintage style if they wish, but it is not compulsory. Entry to the grounds is a gold coin entry, Eftpos will not be available. For further information, phone Brian Davies on 07 5760305.

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 26 – Sparx 5.308.30pm. Classic hits and popular covers duo. Mount RSA Friday 24 – Coopers run 7.30pm. Saturday 25 – That 70s Show 8pm. Sunday 26 – Tim Armstrong 4.30pm.

The Crown and Badger Friday 24 – Ruckus – 9pm till late. Saturday 25 – Feenix – 9pm till late. The Matua Wednesday 1 – “A taste of your music”. Come along with chord sheets and sing with the band. 7.30pm start.

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Friday 24 February 2017

Multicultural festival’s 18th year The Historic Village will once again come alive with colourful activities, cultural performances

and community spirit for the 18th Multicultural Tauranga Festival on Saturday, March 4.

The festival is Multicultural Tauranga’s signature event – and festival director Ann Kerewaro says it’s a perfect means to demonstrate and celebrate the organisation’s motto: Promoting cultural diversity and harmony in the community. Just like there is every year, there will be stage performances – music and dance – by various ethnic community groups, food stalls with a wide range of ethnic food, and a children’s area to keep the little ones happy with a bouncy castle, face painting and other activities. One lucky adult visitor is going to win the main $250 spot prize offered by TSB Bank. For younger visitors, another $100 spot prize is waiting to be claimed. Chairs and some picnic benches will be provided, but won’t be available to everybody. “Bringing a folding chair would be a good idea,” says Ann. The festival starts at 10am-4pm on Saturday, March 4. Entry is $6 for adults and $3 for children aged five to 16. The 18th Multicultural Tauranga Festival is on next month.

Let your dreams fly with a student exchange Studying abroad for a year could help your teenager return as a young adult faster than expected with a life-changing 12-month Rotary International Youth Exchange during 2018. An information seminar at Classic Flyers on Sunday, March 5, will show Bay of Plenty students how they can live and learn in another country for 12 months on a youth exchange. “We often say you send away a child and a young adult returns,” says Youth Exchange outgoing chairman Jerry Cowper. Jerry says the exchange programme suits many different people – and is a “really growing experience”. “Some of the students are really gregarious, and others are quiet and reserved. When the quiet ones come back, you can’t stop them talking.

“Hundreds of students, aged 16-18, have returned full of positive encounters and stories from their travels after successfully completing the exchange.” Anyone interested in living in another country, learning a new language and immersing themselves in a different culture is encouraged to attend the seminar. “It’s purely an informationgiving event – you can come and talk with the program experts and see what it’s all about,” says Jerry. Countries involved include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and USA. The information seminar is at Classic Flyers on March 5 from 10am-12pm. Applications for Rotary Exchange during 2018 close on April 7, 2017.

Youth Exchange outgoing chairman Jerry Cowper. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Fine weather and festivals I imagine a long, lush, lateFebruary and a March filled with glorious sunshine. That’s what we deserve, what really should happen after a January and February when the weather stuttered like a damp bonfire but failed to really ignite. It would be good since we’re just hitting the second wave of festivals, in this case ones north of Tauranga. This weekend’s Aongatete Folk Festival is taking place in a lovely orchard under the hanging bows of fig trees. There are still inexpensive tickets left so if folk music is your bag I suggest checking out their website at: www.aongatete.co.nz But it’s the festival the following weekend, on Saturday, March 4, that I wanted to write about this week. This is the third instalment of Live Music at the Lettuce Inn, the brainchild of Jess Covell and her partner, which takes place in an avocado grove on Liberty Growers’ hydroponic lettuce and herb farm at 33 Sedgemoor Lane in Katikati.

A little history

The first bash was in March 2016 and featured five bands from here and Auckland. I went for that and it was a great day: a lovely spot, good vibes,

good people and great music. The only donated some cold brew coffee; artist Maggie Covell is thing that concerned me collaborating on art installations; all was the slightly patchy the organisers ask is you “BYO chairs, attendance, which caused snacks, beverages and good attitudes”. doubts they’d be able to What else? The cost: $20 prerepeat it. sales; limited $25 door sales; family Fortunately Jess is passes $40; get them by emailing: made of sterner stuff and the second contactmokonui@gmail.com instalment was last October, which I Okay. But it’s really about the bands, right? It’s a not only missed but also missed giving helluva selection, hip, varied and cool, a mix of indie a plug. offerings from Tauranga and Auckland. So I’d like to make up for that In no particular order there’s, Susannah. now. Music kicks off at 3pm, from here, Dead Recipe, one of running to about 8.30pm, with six many bands fronted by the rather acts, all of them interesting. prodigious Izzy Bones. They’re a One Love Catering will be four-piece, sort of a surfie-seventies selling vegetarian and vegan; jam band with cool grooves and Harpoon Cold Brew Coffee has great melodies. Hard to describe but easy to listen to.

Modern African sounds

And there’s a local band I confess to never having heard of but being very excited about. The Afrolites are an original seven-piece Afro-funk band formed in 2014 by bass player Nick Jenkins and drummer Ian Richards. They’ve been joined by keyboard player Julian Perry and guitarist Ben Smith, along with baritone sax player Simon Crane and two percussionists, Anthonie Tonnon. James Hughes, who is formerly of Batacuda Sound Machine, and Andrew Taylor. The band fuses the likes of Fela Kuti, Antibalas, James Brown and Herbie Hancock. Anyone who has never grooved to the excessively groovy sounds of Afro-funk is in for a treat. Then there’s Anthonie Tonnon, a songwriter originally from Dunedin whose most recent album ‘Successor’ picked up nominations for both the APRA Silver Scroll and the Taite Prize. He describes his current live set as combining a performance art-inspired approach to stagecraft, home-soldered technology, and dance moves. The next two acts I won’t even begin to try and describe. But they sound fascinating. There’s a very weird-sounding bass/drum duo called The Entire Alphabet and an off-kilter Tui-nominated outfit named Ha The Unclear. And, finally, there’s a young Auckland-based acoustic guitar-wielding pop-folk singer called Susannah, who appears to be absolutely normal and not weird in any way. That’s a fantastic line-up of fascinating music, a great combo of the obscure and the approachable. In case I haven’t made it clear I think this festival is the bee’s knees and that everyone with an open mind and dancing shoes should go. All the bands have Facebook pages, websites and YouTube clips. I haven’t got space to list them here so I suggest you check in with Mr Google. See you there. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Friday 24 February 2017

Meeting for motorheads

BOP Coastal Cruisers club member Carl Heathcote, president Garry Graham, and Action Sports parts manager Chris Andrews, with cars from Bay Rodders. Photo: Tracy Hardy. and bikes and things that families don’t usually see. If you’re a petrol-head then be at the “We’re also going to have Harley Davidson council reserve on Cherokee Place, Mount motorcycle rides for people on the day,” says Garry. Maunganui, for a day filled with some Along with custom bikes, drag bikes and cars and plenty of hot rods, Garry says there will be vendors’ cool vehicles. tents for the interested to peruse. The Bike and Hotrod show, organised by the Bay “We have drinks, food available throughout the of Plenty Costal Cruisers biennially, will be held on day. There are vendors’ tents including Action Sunday March 5, from 10am. Sports Direct, Bayride, Prestige Motorcycles, MD “It’s cars and bikes, and anything motor-orientated,” Leatherworks, Mag and Turbo and more.” says club president Garry Graham. This year’s event is sponsored by Action Sports Direct If you’re interested in motors of all types, the Bike and – and the social, family-orientated motorcycle club’s Hotrod show will have something for you to marvel at. event is in its fourth year. Entry costs $2 per person, “We’ll just try and fill the whole reserve up with cars and children enter for free.

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Saturday 25 February

18th Tauranga Multicultural Festival

March 4 at Historic Village, 17th Ave 10am - 4pm. Performances, ethnic food stalls, art & crafts & more. Entry $6 adult, $3 child 5-16yrs at door. Eftpos on site. 571 6419 30th Annual Book Sale Tauranga Rotary Club held April 15, 16 & 17 at Seeka Coolstore, Totara St, Mount. Donations of books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws & sheet music needed. Deliver to: Caltex Welcome Bay, Bayfair, Greerton, Katikati. Z Energy 11th Ave, Hewletts Rd & Bethlehem. Or Ross 544 0817 Art Exhibition Tammie Rose Riddle exhibition “Stitches of Reflection” at the Art Lounge, 32 Devonport Rd, Tauranga until March 9. Free entry.

Bay Network Singles Social Club

Friendship group of people aged 55+ who wish to make new friends & enjoy club activities, dining, shows, trips, bbq’s etc. MaryAnne 027 207 1690 or 576 9988

BOP Essential Tremor Support Group

Quarterly meeting at Evans Rd Community Church, Papamoa 10am. Guest speaker. Gold coin donation &/or small plate for morning tea. Ann 542 4005 Come Dancing Tonight Join us tonight for our first dance of the year. Sequence & old time dancing, great music & supper. Greerton Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076 Friendship Force International Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: regclothier@gmail.com www.thefriendshipforce.org Katikati Tramping Club Wentworth Traverse, moderate or Wentworth Falls, easy. Ian 548 2351 Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515 Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Every Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women’s Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui

Sat & Sun - coaching & competitive play 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Jo Ann 578 3606 Taoist Tai Chi Strength, flexibility, stillness. Beginners class on Saturdays. Free to give it a go - no cost for your first session. 15 Koromiko St, Judea 8.30-10am. John 576 9836

Te Puke Community Market Jubilee

Park 9am - 1pm. Monique 027 356 9545

The Original Greerton Hall Market

8am - 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Stalls inside/outside. Get your friends together & come along. Tea, coffee, food available. New stallholders welcome. Tricia/Gary 543 1487 027 908 2952 greertonmarket@actrix.co.nz

Trustpower Photographic Exhibition Until April 9

at The Strand, Downtown Tauranga. Large scale exhibition showcasing our people & places. Free entry. Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 26 February

A Course in Miracles Join us for a spirited discussion on the practical application of Miracle principles in the Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave, Tauranga. 12pm coffee & chat. 1pm discussion. Five steps to having loving, harmonious, healthy relationships. Free. Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Worship service at Wel-

come Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Join us for an exposition of 1 & 2 Peter - “Get ready for action.” Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz Bee Interest Group Monthly meeting at 186 Esdaile Rd, Pahoia 2pm. Bring your bee suit, something to share for afternoon tea & gold coin donation for the group. Gordon 027 544 2882 Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “The Way to Life series - #2 Reasons to Believe.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bike & Hotrod Show March 5 at Council Reserve off Aerodrome Rd, Mt Maunganui. Gates open 8am, show 10am - 2pm. Food & bar available. Entry $2pp, kids free. To register/enquiries Garry 022 047 0802 Club Mt Maunganui Bingo every first & third Sunday of month. Good prizes. 575 4886 Croquet Every Sun, Tues, Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga Czech School & Playgroup at Tauranga Boys’ College, Devonport Rd 10am - 12noon. Guests welcome. https://www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/

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Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience last Sun of month at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, 9.30am – 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067 Papamoa Lions Club Market Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Ph Wayne 027 974 5699 Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult 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 Seaweek – War on Weeds Margins of the Sea. Invasive weeds are a problem that can be tackled by a good team of volunteers – join us & stay for a sausage sizzle lunch. Meet at Papamoa Domain near Surf Club buildings 10am. Open to all, suitable for families. Bring garden gloves & a trowel – equipment available on site as well. Carole 0272 747 642 Sunday Ladies Squash

Mount Squash Centre, 51 Miro St 4.30-6pm. Open to all, non-members $2. Racquets available, bring non-marking shoes. Suitable for beginners. Kelly 027 227 9525

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461 Tauranga Theosophical Society Join us for a lecture discussing “What is Islam?”. Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm. Entry by donation. 577 6042

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Every Sunday of school term as well as last Sunday of school holidays at Baywave. Beginners 5-6.15pm. Experienced 6-7.45pm. Loan equipment available. Ken 533 2005 or 0210 274 4626

Monday 27 February

Achieve Toastmasters Keep speaking,

keep helping, keep succeeding. 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of month at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tauranga 7.309.30pm. Craig 027 587 5115 Art Classes at The Artery Many different art classes at The Artery in the Historic Village. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz Beginner Salsa Lessons Presented by Bay Salsa at Studio 162, 162 Durham St 6.30pm. Walk in classes. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Body & Soul Fun Fitness For

over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 or 027 431 4326 Qualified Sport & Physical Recreation instructor’. Bowel Cancer Support Group Support Group open to anyone living with bowel/rectal cancer, &/or their carer. Meet 4th Mon of month at Cancer Society’s Tauranga office, 111 Cameron Rd 10-11.30am. Angelique 07 927 6505 Chess Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early programme 6-7.30pm during school term. Late programme 7.30pm onwards. Standard chess rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Civic Choir Tauranga Practice every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Heather 575 9092 Diabetes Help Tauranga Is diabetes killing you or someone you love? Ring for free Diabetes Nurse support in the WBOP 571 3422 or email: debbie@ diabeteshelp.org.nz 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

Free Meditation Classes in Bellevue

Every Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace & the joy of life. Stop those thoughts. Enjoy good health & better quality of sleep. David/Trisha 570 1204

Greenpark Play Centre - Open Week

Feb 27 - March 3 at 19 Sinclair St, Greerton 9.30-11am. Fun activities for preschool children where parents are involved in their learning & children are free to play & explore. Free coffee & cake for adults. Free entry. Greerton Every Girls Rally Meet Mondays fortnightly during school terms at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Oropi & Chadwick Rds, Tauranga 4-6pm. Open to all girls ages 7 years upwards. Mary 571 0061

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Let’s Learn Do something, learn something new this year! Courses, classes, workshops, activities. Options galore on www.letslearn.co.nz Shelley 544 9557 Line Dancing Every Mon evening - now at Wesley Church 13th Ave 6-8.30pm. (Note change of venue) $6pp per night. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up.

Mah Jong Every Mon at Tauranga South Bowling Club, 11th Ave 12.45-4pm. Visitors & beginners welcome. Free teaching available. Shirley 576 0014 Marching Team - Social Seeking new members to join our team, aged 30 years plus. Practice every Monday. Ardell 027 937 4248 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Opening night tonight at Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. First 2 nights free & coaching is available. Come along & give bowls a go. Karen 576 0443 Plunket Car Seat Clinic Mon & Thurs at 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am - 2pm. Car seats checked & fitted by qualified Child Restraint Technicians. No appointment necessary. Donation appreciated. 578 7813 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Morning teas & educational talks optional. For men & women. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. New participants planning to attend, Jennifer 571 1411 Ryukyu Kempo Karate Every Mon & Weds at Levers Rd Hall, Matua 6.308pm. Age 10 & up, families welcome. Marty 027 405 1468 Silver Singers Choir Tenor & base voices needed desperately for their 30 voice choir. Practices every Mon in St Stephen’s Chapel, Brookfield Tce, Otumoetai 1pm. Pat 579 1036 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

At 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Year starts 6 March. All playing levels welcome. Names in by 7.15pm, playing starts 7.30pm. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga Badminton Club Every Mon at Aquinas College Gym 7.30-9.30pm. Senior Club starts March 6. Club racquets available, all players welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Margaret 571 3483 or 021 0817 0350 or marg.rus@gmail.com Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. Relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs

Tauranga Scottish Country Dance Club

Beginners class at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd 7.30-9.30pm. Sarah 579 0123

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge

Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

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Welcome Bay Painters Group Every Monday at

Lighthouse Church Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.30am – 12.30pm. Dennis 544 6451

Tuesday 28 February

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tues at

St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Aglow Mt Maunganui Know your identity in heaven. Teachings from Graeme Cook’s material. First of 3 parts. Come & be inspired & enjoy prayer, praise & fellowship. Start with morning tea. At Salvation Army Hall, 57 Eversham Rd 9.30am. Barbara 576 5870

Altrusa Women’s Community Service Grp Meet 2nd Tues evening for dinner/

business. 4th Tues for social evening monthly. Email: president.tauranga@ altrusa.org.nz Art Class Every Tues at Tauranga Society of Artists, 171a Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. 576 9592 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Jenny 576 3026 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Garry 576 3033 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn excellent public speaking & leadership skills. yolanda. cambridge@gmail.com or 544 3730 Falun Dafa Classes Easy to learn & free. Simultaneous improvement of mind & body. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 or email: judy.shakespear45@gmail.com Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance, weights, floor work every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 021 139 2448 Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meet 10am. All welcome. Gail 574 3376 Greerton Every Boys Rally Meet fortnightly on Tues during school terms at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Oropi & Chadwick Rds, Greerton 6-7.30pm. Open to all boys aged 7 years upwards. 577 6467 Inachord Chorus Ladies singing group. Great music, great company. Bethlehem Community Church Building, 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 7.159.15pm. Debbie 0211 291 126 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 543 3010 Mount Chess Club Every Mon at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1-4pm. The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/ Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9-11.30am. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Daily fee $5pp. Season starts March 14. Margaret 575 9792 Ocean Running 5k run & walk around Mauao base track every Tues. Register from 5.15pm at Mt Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay. $5 entry includes free drink after run/walk & chance to win spot prize. Walkers start 5.45pm, runners 6pm. Phil 021 383 354

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Otumoetai 9am – 11.55pm. Cycle the Otumoetai Foreshore path & find the

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answers to 8 questions along the way to go into the draw to win a $100 bike shop voucher. Complete the scavenger hunt anytime before the end of February 2017 – the perfect free family activity. Download the clues & map from http://www.sportbop.co.nz/get-active/ play-in-the-bay/scavenger-hunt/

Otumoetai Matua Walking Group

Every Tues at Kulim Park 9am. 576 7339 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or a family member or friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meet Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 064 2186 Petanque Bayfair Petanque Club, every Tues & Thurs at Russley Drive 1pm. Equipment & coaching available. Try a new sport. Margie 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459

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Club Mt Maunganui 4.30pm start (until daylight savings ends). Equip available, all coaching given. Jo Ann 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club meet at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7.30-9.30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3.30-6pm. AGM tonight 6pm prior to dancing from 7pm Visitors welcome. Murray 576 3294 Significant Other Programme Does your loved one have an addiction? Wonder what to do? How to help? Hanmer Clinic Tauranga have this programme for spouses, partners, family/ whanau etc who have an addiction. 7 weekly sessions start Feb 28 at 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 1-3pm. Free. 579 6940 or 0800 842 426 South City Indoor Bowls Box Drawn Pairs (Black Cup) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club Opening day March 7 & thereafter every Tues & Thurs at QE Youth Centre, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd. 9-11.30am. AGM March 28. Heather 574 0976

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group Meet

first & third Tues 7pm & second & fourth Fri 10am. At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga. Helen 0274 177 581 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. $3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Every Tues at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989 The Widow & Widower’s Club People living alone invited to Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292

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Age Concern Walking Group Car-

michael Road Reserve carpark 10am. 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at Te Puke every Weds at Te Puke Baptist Church, Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Antenatal Class Held by Plunket. Next class March 8 for 6 weeks & also in June. To book, Margaret 021 260 6504 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Nancy/Ernie 575 4650 Club Mount Indoor Bowls Every Weds at 45 Kawaka St. Names in by 6.45 for 7pm start. Val 027 302 8149 or 543 4168

Community Bible Study International Every Weds

at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm. Bible study on “The Book of Genesis.” Julie 552 4068

Fernland Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Suitable for accident or illness rehabilitation. Gentle exercises for pre or post joint replacements. Helpful in weightloss or arthritis. Classes held rain or shine, not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants planning to attend any class, Jennifer 571 1411

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Club Night Rules & Measuring Instruction at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch. No charge, all ages welcome. Now upstairs at Graced Op Shop, cnr 11th Ave & Christopher St 1-3pm. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz Kiwi Toasters Every Toastmaster’s journey starts with a single speech. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds of the month at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939

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Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 1st & 3rd Weds 7pm. Guest speaker: Teara Clapperton (Rotorua) - “Intuitive Drawing Readings.” Learn about meditation, development groups, crystal, reflexology & more. Janet 027 264 0226 Narcotics Anonymous Working the Steps. Closed meeting every Weds 7.30-9pm, Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom carpark), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

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Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood, Otumoetai 9am - 12.30pm during school term. Crafts, fun, games, entertainment. Lunch provided. Dawn 576 7783

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Gentle exercise for the elderly, held 3 Weds each month. Hall not available 1st Weds of month. At St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 2-3pm. Allison 576 4536 Say it With Music At Addison Theatre, Baycourt 7pm. www.baycourt.co.nz Singles Coffee Club 60+ Every Weds 10am for coffee & once a month for lunch for a social get together. Looking for something new to do or meet new friends? This could be it. Gayle 0274 393 267 or mixandmingle@xtra. co.nz Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome. Jenny 07 219 7740

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Course. Topic: Using images in Word. 1.30-2.30pm. Cost $8. To book, 577 7177

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Killarney Lakes via Tuahu &

return. Grade mod, approx. 5.0hrs. Debbie 543 0949 Tauranga South Garden Club First Weds of month at Central Baptist Church Hal, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 1.30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Margaret 578 1017 Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat 9.30am - 12pm. Thurs 3.30-5.30pm. 242.1 Jellicoe St, Te Puke. 027 263 9309

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Improve communication, teamwork & leadership skills. Join the supportive & motivated group at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe every Weds 6.458.15am. LaniDTM@gmail.com txt 0210 445 654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz

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2nd Thurs at Oyster Catcher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk way, Bayfair. Scott 027 565 6459

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Every Thurs at Historic Village 9-10am. Fill a large bag for $5 with women’s, men’s & kids clothing & linen. Bags supplied. Bay City Rockers Social Rock n Roll dancing as well as Neon Moon, Rock n Roll Waltz, as examples. Dancing every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry with light supper provided. Gavin 027 643 6222 Citizen’s Advice Bureau Trialling a fortnightly service on Thursdays from March 2. A specialist in family/whanau dispute resolution can help you make well informed decisions about proceeding forward with confidence. Make an appointment on 578 1592 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls & cards every Thurs 12.453.30pm. Prizes to be won & visits to other clubs. Monthly subsidised dinners. Gloria 575 0059

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Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a Bible study on “The Book of Matthew.” Jack/Betty 544 3809 Concert Band Katikati Musicians wanted, especially wood-wind to join community based wind & brass band. All ages welcome. Rehearse Katikati town hall in the arts room 7-9pm. Wendy 022 387 2947 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Free Meditation Classes Every Thurs at Meredith Hall, Fraser St, Merivale (near Yatton Park) 7.30pm. Have control over those constant thoughts! Find peace & the joy of life. Enjoy good health & better quality of sleep. Ian 576 2032

Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Open night tonight. Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 7pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2614 More Than Crafts Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church 9.30-11.30am. Ceramics, dolls, art, cards etc. 571 1949 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Tuesday morning postponed until April. Weds Advanced, Thurs Club night 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Otumoetai Hockey Club Men’s & Women’s teams available for senior hockey. New players welcome. Season commences early April. Caroline 576 5178 or 027 283 2153 cjbigham@hotmail.com Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa at La Mexica 8pm. Intro class, followed by social dancing. No partner required. www.baysalsa.co.nz Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm followed by dancing until 10pm. $2pp entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart & associated diseases. Every Mon & Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai Rd 9.3010.30am. $4pp. Diana 021 0476 155 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35 years +. Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. New members welcome, $4 ball fee. Lynda tswbop@gmail. com 0210 576 601 The Nukes Arts on Tour at Baycourt 7.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz

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WE NAIL IT House/Building Maintenance & Repairs. Plumbing, painting, masonry etc. Commercial, Residential, Farms. Qualiﬁed Tradesman. Ph Robb 0274 359 021 WINDOW SECURITY Stainless steel security stays and replacement handles for aluminium windows. Ph Nick 0274 986 461

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”A A A” – HINTERLAND TOURS EXCLUSIVE JOURNEYS TO: HAWKES BAY STUNNING AUTUMN COLOURS HOLIDAY: - “Come – Be – A - Pioneer” on the East Cape (Opotiki to Gisborne): Popular Bay of Islands Tour & 90 Mile Beach Venture: - Great Barrier Island: - Wearable Arts: - Port Waikato & Raglan: - Plus do ask us about our North Island Train Trip which is a great few days away. Contact us for full details, and to chat about our other unique trips. We provide door to door service (we will pick you up, and take you home again after tours). Free Tour Newsletter. Ph; Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 ALL THOSE LADIES (and men) who enjoy the amazing art of ﬁne fabrics for patchwork and quilting, this is a day not to be missed. Come along on 3rd March to Grandmother’s Garden in Hamilton and be amazed with their extensive collection – over 5,000 bolts of fabric to choose from plus kits for quilts, wall hangers, bags and so much more. Contact Zealandier Tours today 07 575 6425. NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Beneﬁts exclusive to No 8 Tours. (1) April 26th Overnight; Discover Untamed Awhitu Peninsula & Historical Manukau Heads Lighthouse. (2) May 2nd 5 Days; Pristine Queenstown, Delightful Te Anau, Doubtful Sound Cruise, Mavora Lakes and Walter Peak Station. (3) May 22nd 5 Days; Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Cruise come and enjoy paradise. Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours. co.nz

venues

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

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Talk to JULIE

07 5788 0030

julie@thesun.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

Friday 24 February 2017

The Weekend Sun