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Mayor Island Survivor The big news this week is that a NZ version of Survivor is to be filmed; there are four candidates so far for the city mayoral election; and a parasite lice has been named after Darth Vader. I’m not yet sure how these three stories work together, but let’s just barge right in and see how it goes. Any mention of elections and I can see – through amazing new technology installed on this newspaper page – that your eyes are rolled and yawns are stifled. Because most people would rather listen to re-runs of Dan Corbett’s weather forecasts than pay any attention to wannabe mayoral candidates. But bear with me, let’s see if we can inject a bit more drama, fun and excitement into the local elections. So instead of holding an election, why don’t we have an elimination? We have the perfect location. Put all the mayoral candidates into a Survivor programme… where else, but.. Mayor Island! (The councillor candidates will have their eliminations on the Aldermans, of course.) Imagine the interactions if we abandoned Murray Guy, John Robson, Graeme Purches, Kelvin Clout – and for a wildcard, The Darth Vader parasite lice – on Tuhua for three months, with a camera crew, a few loin cloths, the mayoral throne and a crate of baked beans. ‘Mayor Island Survivor’ will become a top-rating television reality show, as they vie to win the Mayor Seat by ousting each other from the island.

Low cunning

“The ultimate test of endurance, strength and strategy” is how TV2 describe their upcoming ‘Survivor’ series. Our Mayor Island Survivor will more likely be a test of low cunning, wheeling and dealing and quite a lot of talk – especially when it emerges that Mr Purches (the only one with a can opener) wants to form a trust to divvy the baked beans; Mr Robson wants to market them as a valueadded commodity to passing boats; Mr Guy wants more accountability and a bus stop; and Mr Clout says that as standing

deputy mayor, he should really be in charge of the can opener.

Plants strike back

Meanwhile, this summer we’re coming under siege from the undergrowth. A bunch of invasive plants have conspired to attack, sort of like ‘The Day of the Triffids’ but with nicer flowers. The first attack was an aerial assault on the Sun Media building, when a renegade pohutukawa decided to suicide bomb our roof. Taking little heed of the fact No.1 The Strand is a protected heritage building, the stampeding tree crashed down the bank

We’ve been fearing an uprising from this, now its reality. It’s more of a problem in the Waikato and seems to be spread by stock grazing infested roadsides. It may decide the grass is greener over the Kaimais, and launch an assault in the Bay. Stay vigilant, good citizens. Already in the bay, however, is the evil Arrowhead, the aquatic invader found in clumps in Bethlehem. Hearing that pastry things in the warmer oven are very good at the local bakery, Arrowhead decided, of all the places in the world to establish a colony, that Bethlehem was it. If you see it, tell Andy. While you’re there, pick me up a Bavarian Wrap.

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from the Police station and landed on the roof, breaking our fence... which resulted in an interesting phone conversation with the council: Hello, I’m calling to report a council tree has fallen on our building. Where’s the building? No.1 The Strand. Is the tree still there? We felt like saying: ‘No, it got up and walked away with a limp’. We explained patiently that it was not a hit-and-run, it was quite a big tree and it probably would require a chainsaw. The Tree Branch of the council swung into action and the nice arborist chaps had it cleared away in no time. But the threat is not over, you can see the rest of them amassing on the skyline, discussing tactics and deciding who is going to charge next. The next attack from the militant plants is the dreaded Yellow Bristle Grass.

Finally, today we bring you the dirt on the new species of chewing lice, mentioned earlier, to be liberated on Mayor Island along with the mayoral candidates. It has been named after Darth Vader, the villain from ‘Star Wars’, because they both have the same looking head. Darth Vader is the largest genus of chewing lice found on parasitizing perching birds. I’m not sure why you need to be told that, but it may make useful dinner conversation some time.

Dinner conversation

The discovery of Darth Vader was revealed in the journal ‘Parasite’. I bet that publication is a laugh a minute. Imagine being stuck at a dinner party next to the editor of ‘Parasite’. So, will the rest of ‘Star Wars’ have greeblies named after them? Or any other movie and literature characters? What about real pest persons, when can we learn more about the Kardashian Booty Leech or the Trump Tapeworm? Send us your suggestions for good names of parasitic creatures, the best will win prizes, including a signed portrait of your favourite specimen. We suspect the scientific world is looking for a parasite to name after Dotcom. They just haven’t found one bizarre enough yet. Brian@thesun.co.nz Like ‘Rogers Rabbits’ blogger on Facebook for more.

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Mavis, Dawn and Elaine McNaughton and Christine King are sick of listening to the barking. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Barking, yelping and howling? When does noise become offensive and objectionable? When does it become untenable? Frustrated neighbours of a kennel and cattery on Welcome Bay Rd say the threshold should be when dogs are barking and howling constantly day and night, when locals become sleep-deprived, when quality of life is compromised and when they become unable to function properly. And that, they say, has been their life since last September. “It’s not funny,” says Christine King. “I got woken by the dogs barking at 4am. Yes, on a work day.” “Lately, the noise has been horrendous – all day every day,” says Dawn McNaughton. And she lives half a kilometre from the kennels at the Te Puke Highway end of Welcome Bay Rd. The heat and aggravation is rising on both sides of Welcome Bay Rd. “All I can say is we have been put under enormous pressure – both personal and professional,” says operator of the kennels Craig McCulloch. His business is apparently licensed to accommodate 100 dogs and 200 cats. Disgruntled neighbours claim to have filed more than 100 noise complaints so far this year, ringing the Tauranga City Council noise control officer every time they “have an issue with the kennels”. The Tauranga City Council tally doesn’t quite square with that. One complaint before September last year they say, more on a regular basis from

one person since then; and complaints from seven others since January. The problem began several years ago. “But I finally lost my rag in September when they literally started howling at the moon,” says Dawn. “But we’re constantly being told there is no problem.” Dawn says council officers took three different decibel readings. The noise monitoring “revealed compliance” according to a letter from Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby. Christine believes the readings were over the threshold but because it’s a rural setting they had to take into account the cicadas, birdsong and other rural ambient sound. The criteria shouldn’t be volume, says Dawn. “It should be the fact that this noise is a constant and unbearable nuisance.” And it boiled over last weekend. One frustrated local fired off four shotgun blasts and yelled at the dogs to shut them up. “He had obviously reached the end of his tether,” says Dawn. But it only made the dogs worse. It made them howl. A conciliatory Craig didn’t want to enflame things. “I would prefer not to comment at this stage. The council hasn’t closed the matter off. We are still working with them.” But this week the council told The Weekend Sun that monitoring was done around the kennels in September, October and February. And the September reading actually did breach the city plan decibel limit. It confirms it’s still working with the Hunter Wells kennels to resolve the problem.

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Tough town for alternative flag The alternative New Zealand flag is running into resistance. The Tauranga City Council version flying at Baycourt Theatre was stolen on Waitangi weekend.

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A multi-million dollar Kiwifruit claim against the Government will be heard after June 1, 2017. The High Court in Wellington made the ruling at the request of the Crown Law Office. The new trial date is later than the one sought by The Kiwifruit Claim, with plaintiffs wanting to get the trial out of the way before the 2017 general election campaign. A total of 212 plaintiffs are suing for more than $375 million following the introduction of the Psa-V bacteria in New Zealand.

Bay man accused of $1.4m fraud

A Tauranga man is facing multiple fraud charges for allegedly offending against multiple victims in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty area. The charges were brought against Johnathon Graham West, 60, by the Serious Fraud Office. West appeared in Tauranga District Court this week, where he was remanded in bail without plea until March 11. West faces five Crimes Act charges of theft by person in a special relationship for his conduct as a director of The Investment Centre Limited and Matrix Futures Limited, which he operated between 1994 and 2013.

Multi-million dollar harbour project

Opotiki District Council has started the formal procurement process with a call for Statements of Interest and Ability for design and construction of the Opotiki Harbour. The project will build a year-round navigable harbour entrance to allow marine produce to be processed locally, and to unlock wider potential for other marine industries. Opotiki mayor John Forbes, who chairs the Harbour Development Project Board, says the project is an exciting strategy to revitalise the economy of the Eastern Bay of Plenty through the development of aquaculture.

Coastguard’s 19-hour weekend

Brilliant weather, fishing competitions and mechanical failures saw the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard on the water for 19 hours last weekend. The boats were on the water for 10 hours on Saturday and nine hours on Sunday, as they responded to seven incidents. Only two of the vessels rescued had Coastguard membership. The Coastguard relies on membership income to keep volunteers trained and vessels fuelled. Non-members can face associated cost recovery of up to $280 per hour for nonurgent assistance, meaning a tow from Motiti could cost upwards of $700.

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The one on the flagpole at the Te Puke Memorial Hall was this week ripped from the flagpole and replaced with a pair of shoes. And TCC plan to fly a 3m by 6m version of the alternative flag from the giant flagpole on the Elizabeth St/Takitumu Drive roundabout is being challenged by local solicitor Rob Paterson. While the city council has permission from the government committee that looks after flag flying, Rob says the flagpole’s Resource Management Act consent only permits the council to fly the New Zealand national flag. Rob was a submitter on the original Resource Management Act application to site the former Woolworths flagpole there in 2006. “The resource consent specifically stipulates that only the New Zealand National Flag can be flown,” says Rob. “In addition, there can be no public gatherings or ceremonies at the site of the flagpole.” The 3m by 6m alternative flag is sponsored by businessman and BVL chairman Peter Farmer.

Te Puke War Memorial Hall manager Lydia Wilkinson standing in front of where the alternative flag was replaced by undies and jandals. Photo: Bruce Barnard. Those in council who promote flying the alternative flag will effectively be parties to any breach of the resource consent which amounts to a premeditated and deliberate act, says Rob. He says Mayor Stuart Crosby is aware of the legal position from correspondence in 2010 and 2011. Stuart says the opportunity to see

a giant version of the alternative flag flying from the Elizabeth St/Takitimu Drive flagpole is the result of a request from Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller and the sponsorship of Peter Farmer, who is paying for it. To read the full story got to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search for ‘‘Alternative flag stolen’ Andrew Campbell

Mayoralty chasers chuck hats in the ring Deputy Mayor Kelvin Clout is among the early candidates announcing this week he’ll put his hat in the ring come October for the Tauranga Mayoralty. He missed tipping Mayor Stuart Crosby by only 506 votes in 2013’s local body elections. Stuart polled 10,135 votes, Kelvin 9547 then there was a big drop to 3339 for former city councillor Mike Baker and 3160 for John Robson. “I was very encouraged by the support I had at the last election and I’m feel I’m ready and willing to step up,”

says Kelvin. “The last two-and-a-half years’ experience has been very helpful. “It certainly would have been very tough going into that mayoral position without having some previous experience within the council – so in that respect it worked out very well. The city’s in a very good place and I feel we are maturing as a city – and I will be delighted to assist in that process.” John Robson was successful in obtaining a council seat at the last election, while Mike Baker lost his. And John is also standing again for mayor.“What we have done over the last two years has flushed things to the surface,” says John. “We have the building

issue, TCC’s internal computer systems, stormwater and we’ve got the staff culture issue. “Having been denied for years all these things have surfaced and now we have started to work our way through them. “What we need to effect that change is a different style of leadership to that that Stuart bought. Admittedly, he got dealt some pretty tough hands by the electoral process but the way things have been led and managed and during the last 12 years has left a mixed legacy.” Former city councillor Murray Guy is also running for mayor, as is TrustPower community relations manager Graeme Purches.

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Riding for number four Tauranga 12-year-old Ollie Robinson’s big BMX dream is to be world number four. “Because four is my favourite number,” says Ollie. He’s on track with his dream after placing second in New Zealand two a few years ago – but right now Ollie’s focus is on receiving a medal at the 2016 NZCT AIMS Games. “First place would be nice, but any of them would be great.” BMX is set to become the 20th sport at the annual week-long intermediate-aged sporting tournament when it debuts at the AIMS Games on September 4-9. Ollie’s mum Catherine is excited to have BMX added to the games. “I think BMX is a sport that could be easily misunderstood if you don’t have first-hand experience. Having BMX involved in Twelve-yearold Ollie Robinson.

the AIMS Games will help to show, not just local families but visitors to Tauranga, that it’s quite an accessible sport and can be a really satisfying sport. “It’s got a really good family vibe because families end up down at the track a lot. “When one child starts riding, quite often whole families end up riding.” For a while the Robinsons were all riding. Now it’s just Ollie taking to the track. Ollie got his first bicycle for Christmas at age two, and he got the hang of it straight away. “We were just at the track looking for somewhere for him to ride just a teeny tiny bike,” says Catherine. “He was going so fast with these training wheels on and not using them as they were designed for at all, but just flinging himself around these corners. “He was just a menace with the training wheels so we took them off there and then at the track.” Then at age six, Ollie got his first BMX bike and the ‘menacing’ continued. “He loved the excitement, the challenges, the thrill, the rush and the buzz I suppose of BMX since then. “I find it nerve-wracking to watch. “But because he’s a risk-taking boy, I think it’s quite a good sport for him because it channels the adrenalin rush.” He likes the speed and adrenalin, as most boys do. “I really like jumping,” says Ollie. That’s his favourite trick on his new carbon Haro BMX bike, wearing his fancy Troy Lee design BMX gear. BMX debuts at the 2016 NZCT AIMS Games as a three-day competition including motos, time trials, and a school team challenge on 20-inch bikes. Eligible intermediate-aged riders need to be members of their local BMX club, to ensure they have some level of track experience prior to the championships.

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A musical movie

A movie about Australian concert pianist David Helfgott, starring Geoffrey Rush, is being screened on the Baycourt Lawn Bar on Saturday, February 27. In collaboration with Night Owl Cinemas, ‘Shine’ will be showing for just a gold coin donation, with food trucks and bar open from 6pm, as well as premovie entertainment. Baycourt hopes Tauranga audiences will attend this “once in a lifetime opportunity”. Tickets can be purchased at Baycourt’s ticket office.

Just a few of a lot: Peter Williams and his cop hats. Photo: Chris Callinan.

A man and his 200 hats Eccentric? – “Guilty!” Or obsessed? – “Mmm – probably not”.

But he is an old cop. And he does collect hats. Police hats and helmets. And they line his double garage in Bethlehem. “I think I have got about 200,” says Peter Williams in his garage cum memorabilia museum. There’s a car in the garage but it looks incongruous; it doesn’t look as though it should be there. To put Peter and his hats in some perspective, Carol Vaughn in England collects soap bars, she has 5000 from all over the world. John Reznikoff collects locks of celebrity’s hair including Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe and Einstein. And Jens Veerbek has a toaster collector.

Not that strange

So Peter – a retired cop collecting police hats, caps and helmets – doesn’t seems that strange after all. He got started in 1974. And it was another Policeman that got him started. “My brother who lived in Nice on the French Riviera introduced

me to a friend who was a local Policeman,” says Peter. “He gave me my first two hats.” One was a carabinieri – worn by the national military police of Italy and the other was a French gendarme’s kepi, a cap with the flat circular top and horizontal visor. A passion was born. “Over the years I have stayed with fellow members of the International Police Association.” They would swap stories and they would swap hats. “Eccentric behaviour I know.”

Tale of hats

And each hat has a story of course. One was supposedly owned by Hendrik Egnatius Botha – we remember him as ‘Nasty Booter’ or Naas Botha, the legendary Springbok five-eighth. “He was apparently a Policemen” says Peter. A Policeman before Botha slipped into New Zealand on the infamous 1981 tour. “And this next one makes me feel a bit uneasy,” says Peter. It’s a Policeman’s cap from Chile. “Round the time of the military junta presided over by General Pinochet – the 1970s perhaps.” So it could have been worn by one of Pinochet’s henchmen who were responsible for the torture and disappearance of thousands of dissidents.

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“Pretty grizzly,” says Peter. There’s also a Mexican one, and another from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. “And my original hat from the Police in Auckland in 1966.” Then the piece de resistance. “It’s probably the most valuable one as far as collectors go.” And a bit ghoulish too. It’s a shako – the tall cylindrical World War 2 German Police hat – a hat introduced by Hitler himself. It was worn by Police licensed to investigate and silence enemies of the state. Now it’s sitting on a shelf in perfectly respectable Bethlehem. Then there’s a black hard hat. It was given to this retired cop by another retired cop, an old British cop who wore it on the frontline during the bloody race riots in Brixton, 1981. There are many stories and a lot of history going on here. What does Peter’s wife say about his obsession. Pardon me, collection? “She’s quite encouraging. But she thinks we need a bigger place to show them. She reckons they’re wasted out in the garage.” What becomes of 200 Police helmets hats and caps, the spoils of 42 years’ collecting? “Possibly a bar or a café?” To read the full story go to theweekendsun.co.nz; Search for ‘Peter’s 200 hats’.

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Mum, Dad and Nana will be cheering from the sideline this Sunday as 300 little athletes are set to run, swim, and cycle the Pahoia School triathlon at Omokoroa’s waterfront. The triathlon is this Sunday, February 28, and organiser Kim McCormack says the whole family is set to turn up to cheer on their participant. “You usually get Mum and Dad, and Nana might come, so there’s usually hundreds of supporters.” The triathlon has a focus on having fun and getting outside, which is exactly what Kim wants to see. With separate races for boys and girls in each age-group, five-six-

year-olds swim/splash 25m, bike 400m and run 200m. Seven-eight-year-olds swim 50m, bike 800m and run 750m, while nine-10-year-olds swim 75m, bike 1.4km and run 1.2km. And those aged 11-13 swim 100m, bike 2.8km and run 1.6km. “We just want all the kids to have a go. The emphasis is on the ‘try’athlon, rather than the competition.” In its sixth year, the triathlon is held down by the water at Omokoroa’s Crapp Reserve – and plans are full steam ahead despite forecasted rain on Sunday, though route changes may be made. “Depending on how heavy the rain is, the course might be modified,” says Kim. She says the school runs the triathlon because it wants to see

children getting fresh air and getting active. “We just think it’s a great event, getting kids outside, [and] you never know, you might have the next triathlete in our making.” The triathlon is set to bring in plenty of five to 10-year-olds, Kim says, but convincing older children to participate is more of a challenge, and their dwindling participation is hard to peg on anything. “We would love to see more 11 to 13-year-olds compete. It’s hard to say [why they don’t]. Puberty kicks in, some people think sports is not their thing, but we’d just like to see more of those kids come in.” Children can register on the day, but limited spaces are available, with the event capped at 400 participants.

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Finding a way to help Imagine a family without anything – with nothing in their house – and being one of thousands in the same boat. Tauranga resident Payal Raj says this is the situation for many in her homeland of Fiji right now – after Category 5 Cyclone Winston battered the Pacific nation on Saturday night, leaving behind at least 42 people dead, thousands still sheltering in evacuation centres and a path of devastation. Payal faced an anxious wait but made contact with her parents on Monday, confirming they survived the most devastating cyclone to ever hit Fiji. “My parents, my aunties, my uncles are there – we have a big extended family back there. “Finally, we were able to talk to them for awhile because they had a few hours with electricity and the country has had its water and electricity supply rationed.” Payal says the building her parents were staying in wasn’t affected, but the nearby village was. “It [the cyclone] just ploughed

through the village…the houses are not very sturdy, so it just takes a strong wind to rip that roof away.” Payal says villagers living on hilltops also left their homes due to strong winds. “Many have had no water for quite a few days; and rain water in the tanks, they’ve have had to boil it. Payal’s family described the cyclone as “pretty scary” and feared for their safety. “The winds were so strong and just constant, constant, constant. Trees were ripping apart and pushing on top of roofs – it was very frightening for them.” They moved to higher ground, staying at a neighbour’s home overnight. But low-lying villages have flooded, and livestock and crops have been affected. Payal says Tauranga’s Fijian community, especially around Greerton, are trying to support family where they can. “They’re trying to send money but they can’t because while they can deposit money into accounts it depends on the banks in Fiji on whether they are functioning and the money supply.” Payal’s family are now at home, cleaning up and waiting for help to

arrive. Until then they will survive on rationed food, water and power. New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the Navy’s Multi-Role Vessel the HMNZS Canterbury will head to Fiji this weekend, loaded with building materials, water storage tanks and medical supplies to support recovery efforts. “New Zealand Defence Force C-130s are already delivering relief supplies and equipment in Fiji, and the P3 Orion continues to carry out regular reconnaissance flights” Payal is also focusing on helping those back home by collecting donations at her Maungatapu home, to send to Fiji in containers. “People can donate basic nonperishable food items, medical supplies, toiletries, household items like blankets and curtains, and also items of clothing – especially for the kids – but anything.” “Because just imagine a family without anything – with nothing in their house now – that’s why they need donations.” To donate, call Payal on Merle Foster 029 774 851.

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Solving world problems They’re out to conquer the world. They train once a week, don’t break a sweat and don’t leave the classroom. But the pressure is on and they’re ramping it up to two training sessions a week soon. “We research and build on the skills we need,” says Mount Maunganui College Year 10 student Lily Straker. It’s the Tauranga Boys’ and Mount colleges’ Future Problem Solving team – Alex Trask, Lily Straker, and brothers Sam and Ben Kang. And they’re solving the woes of the world in between the normal demands of a school day. “Future problem solving opens my eyes to the issues of the world that I didn’t appreciate the importance or significance of,” says Lily. She and her team competed against more than 400 teams and came first in the middle division of the national Global Issues problem solving section national finals.

They won the right to represent New Zealand at the international conference at the Michigan State University in early June. At the moment the team’s training by reviewing its national’s performance and analysing how it could have done things differently and better. “We will find out the subject for Michigan next week,” says Lily. “Then we will brainstorm the issue before individually preparing a paper to be included in a collective booklet.” Last year the problems were the impact of social media, processed foods, propaganda and enhancing human potential. Lily says it’s not scary. “But I will be interested to find out our issues.” The Future Problem Solving Programme is widely regarded as one of the best ways of extending

gifted students. They learns skills of creative, critical and ethical thinking. “Research shows that more than 80 per cent of Future Problem Solving students go onto higher level tertiary education in disciplines such as medicine, law and scientific research,” says Future Problem Solving NZ national director Robyn Boswell. Robyn says the programme arms students with skills which are “far more powerful than the packages of knowledge which may become redundant in our rapidly changing world”. Students like Lily develop a positive view of the future, learn to work in teams and grapple with the world’s most significant issues. The Tauranga Boys’ College and Mount College joint future problem solving team has an immediate domestic problem to resolve – the $32,000 fundraising goal to get them to Michigan. If you can help, email info@fpswboptrust.org.nz

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Leading up to the Maadi Cup, the school’s top secondary school rowing squads will compete against each other to qualify for the national age group champions at the Aon Maadi Cup regatta. The event challenges rowers to race between Lake Karapiro in the North Island and Lake Ruataniwha in the South Island. The Bethlehem College Rowing Club Maadi squad is working hard toward competing in Twizel, with regular gym sessions and training on the Wairoa River as well as various competitive regattas against other schools. “To get to Twizel we have to qualify in the top 16 and to do that our coaches have us training 10 times a week for one to threehour sessions on the Wairoa River and at the gym,” says Max. It’s a pretty demanding sport,

but that doesn’t stop Max and George, who have been rowing for four years. “I guess I just like it and the comradery between everyone is really good,” says George, who competed in Twizel two years ago. Plus, he likes the competitiveness of the sport, and he’s good at it. “I gave it a try and it was something I was good at and I like being on the water.” Before the Aon Maadi Cup, the school’s top rowers will compete at the North Island Secondary School Championships at Lake Karapiro on March 18. The Race the River Row-a-thon is on Saturday, February 27, from 9am. To donate, visit givealittle.co.nz/ cause/racetheriver/donations before 4pm on February 27. Zoe Hunter

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Matt Fairweather doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, especially if it means a trip to Argentina. The Tauranga Boys’ College student has been employed by Gourmet Night Market to sort rubbish at the market, with all funds going towards his class trip to Argentina late September. The students need to raise $5000 each to cover travel costs. “We’re just managing the rubbish at the markets and when people bring up their rubbish we’ve got to put it into recycling, compostable or general rubbish,” says Matt. He has been taking Spanish at school since Year 9 and is taking the trip with his Year 11 classmates. The 14-year-old has never been to that part of the world before. “That’s why I was very interested,” says Matt. What is his Spanish like? “It’s alright.” “I’m slowly getting there. I can sort of say my name and I probably couldn’t speak a full conversation, but I could piece together a few things.” Matt and his fellow Spanish students will be billeted by Argentinian families. As well as their Gourmet Night Market shifts, the Tauranga Boys’ College Spanish students are selling wine and chocolate to raise funds throughout the

year. On February 11, the Mount Maunganui market announced an outstanding landfill diversion average of 97.6 per cent. Event organiser Kim Renshaw realised in June a need for an organisation to provide training and education to event organisers who wanted to improve their approach to waste, as well as deliver the service to larger events. With a grant from social enterprise funder Toi Toi Manawa, Kim started Beyond the Bin. In late 2015, Beyond the Bin delivered the workshops as a pilot in Tauranga and Hastings. Kim says the average landfill diversion rate in events that have done the training in Tauranga is about 90 per cent. “That’s technically zero waste. We acknowledge that people bring things from home that contribute to the landfill waste stream, but it’s the approach and commitment that generates a teeny amount of waste onsite at the event.” The market has diverted 2.1 tonnes of waste during its 2015/2016 season so far, with a special sustainability market on March 4 as part of Sustainable Backyards month. The Gourmet Night Market is at Coronation Park every Friday from 5pm until March 4.

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‘Tom Jones’ look-a-like loses locks Tauranga’s Shane Southby will lose his locks and his ‘Tom Jones’ look in March when he shaves his head for the Child Cancer Foundation Funrazor Shave Your Lid For a Brave Kid. The event at Mount Main Beach on Saturday, March 12, encourages men and women to shave their heads to raise funds for Child Cancer Foundation. This year’s big businesspeople shaving their head include Craigs Investment Partners chief executive officer Frank Aldridge, Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby and ANZ’s Shane Southby. On a business level, Shane says ANZ holds a close relationship with CCF and hosts many volunteer days and fundraisers for the foundation. More personally, Shane is shaving his head in support of the children of close family friends. “We’re quite lucky we’ve got three healthy young kids aged 10, nine and seven years old,” says Shane.

“We’ve had two families close to us with children the same age who have been effected by cancer. “We’ve had some close family and workmates who have been diagnosed.” Shane says partaking in the Shave Your Lid For a Brave Kid Funrazor was his opportunity to do his part, and he’s not worried about going bald for the cause. “I’ve got curly hair, it’s got that sort of Tom Jones’ curl look about it.” CCF business development manager Delwynne Hahunga encourages more people to sign up for the cause. To register, visit childcancer.org.nz The Child Cancer Foundation Shave Your Lid For A Brave Kid Mount Beach Bald Funrazor is at Mount Main Beach on Saturday, March 12 from 11am. Zoe Hunter

Shane Southby is shaving his head for charity. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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Autumn is the likely time when people will start to get a reprieve from the hot, sticky weather. From February to April, temperatures near or above average are expected in the Bay of Plenty, according to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research seasonal climate outlook.

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Fury friends find homes OPEN ALL WEEKEND! As many as 14 kittens, three adult cats, seven puppies, three dogs and a bunny have found their forever home following Tauranga SPCA’s Second Chance for Love Adopt-a-thon last weekend.

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The SPCA held an open day on February 13, inviting all pet owners to meet and greet the cats, dogs and rabbits before making them a new furry family member. Hannah Cobbs from Tauranga SPCA says it was a really great weekend for animal adoptions. “We had between 12-14 kittens, three adult cats, seven puppies, three adult dogs and a bunny adopted, so that was really cool. We’re really happy with the weekend.” A few more cats and kittens have gone to their forever homes since the weekend as a result of seeing their pictures in The Weekend Sun, says Hannah. “It’s really nice to see the puppies, cats, and kittens get to go to their forever home. They’ve been waiting and waiting and it was their time on Valentine’s Day.” Property checks were completed at the new owners’ homes last week, with all animals now nestled in their new residences. As a result of the special Second Chance for Love Adopt-a-thon feature, The Weekend Sun readers helped to donate $750 to the SPCA. Hannah thanks everyone involved.

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Bottle that sauce! Hayley’s favourite I thought for my last recipe I would share with you my favourite dish of all time, which happens to be my elimination dish on ‘MasterChef New Zealand’ where Nadia Lim wanted to bottle my sauce. If I hadn’t undercooked my lamb, this dish would have been a 10/10. Now this recipe is all yours to try at home and create your own food memories. Make sure you continue to follow my food journey on my Facebook page, where I share tips and recipes weekly. Watch this space @Hayley Marie-Masterchef NZ. Thai lamb rack Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: •1 lamb rack •Thai tamarind sauce •3 small bird’s eye chillies •2 fresh whole lemon grass stalks, chopped fine •8 whole garlic cloves •5 kaffir lime leaves, chopped fine •1 red onion, quartered •2 red capsicums, chopped in chunks •2 large stalks fresh coriander •3 blocks palm sugar •3 Tbsp fish sauce •2 Tbsp tamarind paste •1 cup warm chicken broth, not as strong as chicken stock

Vegetable sauce Mix together and set aside: •1 Tbsp seasoning sauce •1 Tbsp white sugar •1 ½ Tbsp thin light soya sauce •3 Tbsp oyster sauce Vegetables blanched and ready to put on the hot plate •1 bunch baby bok choy •2 zucchini, chopped in large sticks •Crispy shallots and chillies with salt •2 large shallots, chopped and deep fried until crisp •2 large red chillies, chopped and deep fried until crisp •1 Tbsp sea flake salt Method: For the sauce, blend in a processor chillies, lemon grass, garlic, lime leaves, red onion, capsicum and coriander until smooth. Fry off with one tablespoon of oil in a wok until fragrant, about five minutes. Add sugar and fish sauce and cook until all the palm sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Add tamarind paste and cook for one minute, then add three tablespoons of the chicken liquid and reduce. Taste as you go. Add more fish sauce, tamarind, or sugar if needed to get the sauce to

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your taste buds. Keep adding the stock, little amounts at a time, and reduce until you have a brown gold to red colour. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Remove any silver skin from the lamb, cut in half and season with salt. Sear each side and put in the oven for 15-17 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with tin foil and rest for 10 minutes. Heat the hot plate and char the vegetables, do not overcook. They should still be crunchy when ready to serve. Slice and serve the lamb over vegetables and top with the tamarind sauce. For extra crunch, top with deep-fried shallots and chillies, and season with rock salt.

Food prices increase in January While some families won’t see a two per cent increase in food prices as too much of a stretch, those using budget advice will suffer, says Tauranga Budget Advisory manager Diane Bruin. A Statistics New Zealand survey shows food prices rose by two per cent in January. It’s the highest monthly rise since June 2013 and follows five consecutive months of decreases. The survey shows food prices usually rise in January due to seasonally higher fruit and vegetable prices. Diane says about 80 Tauranga families a week use her organisation’s services. Tauranga Budget Advisory look to assist those who come to them on how to manage their weekly income better. Although many families may see a two per cent increase as insignificant, for those on a tight budget it

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Friday 26 February 2016

Rallycross to race – rain or shine! If it’s raining this weekend there is no way New Zealand’s first adrenalin-pumping arena international rallycross event, being raced in Tauranga, will be cancelled. In fact, promoter Ron Dixon says it will be better than ever – with a wet track allowing drivers to gain more Tauranga driver Dave Holder will be speed, make more tight corners and racing at Baypark this weekend in NZ’s first create more sensational entertainment. international rallycross event. Photo: Jason Byrne. “It will be exciting, quick fire racing, and,” says Ron. “Drizzle or rain will make the event a wall near the ticket booth. helluva lot more exciting for spectators. Up to 60 competitors will compete in three “Baypark will give close-up spectacular divisions – rallycross, off-road, and Polaris racing under a fully covered arena for 17,000 (off-road racer) – on a combination of spectators.” surfaces including clay, ashphalt and gravel. The Tengtools NZ International rallycross As result, spectators will see cars flying event is based on global rallycross, where through jumps, tight corners, and making spectators enjoy all of the action from the high-speed slides. comfort of arena seats. Plus, there will be pit walks, opportunities Tauranga’s event will boast a 1.3km track to meet the drivers, and a DJ stand. that will navigate ASB Arena’s Southern Ron says spectators will get to see drivers carpark, the asphalt road which is the former speed furiously through a wet, muddy track. entry to the stadium, and return to the “In wet conditions you always see the stadium over the 1.5 metre-high speedway top drivers race ahead – the good guys will

disappear into the distance and the average guys will really struggle in harsh conditions. “So it will really separate the boys from the men.” Predicted weather for Tauranga this weekend is drizzle or rain – but Ron says the two-day rallycross event will not be cancelled. “If it is raining, for people will be sitting in the stands in the stadium it will be unbelievable. “And we have contingency plans in place, if need be, to ensure racing does go ahead.” Ron’s ensured the excavation team has widened the track to 15 metres so race cars don’t get too close to each other in slippery conditions. Event-goers can also meet NZ four-time Bathurst 1000 winner Greg Murphy – while on the track Australian champions will challenge Kiwis, with the New Zealand champ title to be won in each category, and $30,000 prize money up for grabs. Single day tickets cost adults $30, children $15, and $50 per family. Tickets for both days cost adults $50 adults, children $25, and $80 per family. For tickets, see Eventfinda or www.nzrallycross.co.nz Merle Foster

Bay drivers set to put spectators in a spin Two drivers are super excited to be part of the action and ready to get down to business – and whatever they offer at New Zealand’s first international rallycross event, it’s sure to have spectators in a spin. Rotorua’s Sloan Cox and Tauranga’s Dave Holder are two of 60 drivers who will race rallycross-style for the first time in The Tengtools NZ International rallycross at Baypark this weekend. And both couldn’t be happier, saying the 1.3km track in and around BayPark stadium with three different surfaces – clay, ashphalt and gravel – will offer a new style of racing and great up-close entertainment to viewers. Sloan says audiences can expect a lot action; cars passing and coming into contact, rubbing guards a little bit. “And with the different surfaces you can run a road tyre or a gravel tyre.” Meanwhile, Tauranga’s Dave Holder has a different take on the crowds expected. “I’ve focused on rallying around NZ until now,

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Starting to get things right The Salvation Army’s annual ‘State of the nation’ report shows teenage pregnancy rates are the lowest on record, there are 9000 fewer people officially unemployed compared with one year ago, and youth crime nationally has dropped dramatically in the last year. Acorn Foundation operations manager Margot McCool says the statistics are a real affirmation that we are starting to get things right in our communities. “We have young people more engaged in education which gives them a better chance of gaining a good job. As a consequence, the average weekly wage is going up and dependence on benefits is dropping,” says Margot. However, in the recently released report, house prices continue to

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rise faster than wages or salaries – and Margot says this comes as no surprise. “These statistics fall right in line with our research findings in the ‘Vital Signs’ report we commissioned last year, with housing being the area of highest concern to residents in the Western Bay. “The Acorn Foundation is continuing to work with BayTrust and TECT to investigate the best ways to address this in our region.” The Acorn Foundation’s community endowment fund has now grown to $15 million invested, and expects to distribute about $700,000 later this year, in accordance with donors’ wishes. To find out more about the Acorn Foundation, go to acornfoundation.org.nz or to read the Salvation Army ‘State of the Nation’ report at salvationarmy.org.nz/ research-media

What do you want for Papamoa? Another busy year has commenced for the Papamoa Progressive Association, with a positive discussion forum held at our February meeting relating to a residents and ratepayers’ questionnaire/survey entitled: ‘What do you want for Papamoa?’ The PPA committee asks Papamoa residents and ratepayers to watch for an emailed copy of the survey and a number of ‘hard copy’ pick up/drop off points will also be arranged for the survey. The next scheduled PPA general

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The Summers’ 65 years of enduring love They have lived, loved, worked and travelled together all 65 years of their marriage. They’ve hardly been out of each other’s sight.

And here they are – Charles and Melva Summers, he’s 87 and she’s 86, still sitting here holding hands and patting and stroking each other. The flames are strong even after three score and five. The happy couple this month celebrated 65 years of marriage. It’s one of those stories of enduring love – where reality is bigger than fiction. “I was keen,” says Charles, of the pretty dark-haired 17-year-old who walked into life 70 years ago. Keen? He was infatuated. Because on Wednesdays he would often row right across the harbour to see his lovely. No harbour bridge then. “Took me half an hour – with the tide – a good workout.” Then he would row home in the dark. “I was bought up on the harbour so I knew all the channels.” And he knew his heart. Because on the way he would sing: ‘Come back to Sorrento’. “Well I would try to sing it,” says the modest romantic. “Look at this garden, and the scent of these oranges, such a fine perfume, it goes straight to your hear” – Frank Sinatra sang it, so did Elvis, Placido Domingo and Meat Loaf.

And Charles Summers. The song reflected a population’s love and passion for a city. It also reflected a young Mount Maunganui apprentice baker’s love and passion for a young woman called Melva Bunker. And some years later Charles would live out that song. He would take Melva to Sorrento, a seaside city in south-west Italy. “We sat outside under those orange trees,” says Melva. “We had a drink and we thought about it.” All these years later, lovers are rethinking it. “And a promise was kept,” she says. It’s the stuff of movies. It was 1946 when teenager Melva first walked into a bakery at Mount Maunganui. Christmas was in the air, it was busy and she’d been offered a job in the bakery store. Love was in the air too. “This young fellow watched me come in and then raced away to comb his hair. I was impressed.” What was he like? “Gosh I don’t know. I was only 17.” Was that an impertinent question? Was it improper in those days for a young woman to suss out the talent?

But he was good-looking apparently. “Well I thought so,” she admits. Charles isn’t nearly as bashful. “I was impressed straight away. Her good looks, her dark hair. Pretty? Oh yes!!” “You know, I have never asked him what he first thought,” says Melva. Well, 70 years later she knows, via a prying reporter. And talking of hair – Charles doesn’t have any to speak of and Melva’s perfectly coiffed. That’s not so interesting. But what is interesting is that Melva hasn’t been to a

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Reporter rides in style on electric bike Often as a reporter you are tasked with reporting on things you’d rather not bother with. For me it’s cycling. I try and avoid it like the plague. So you can imagine my excitement when I was asked to go and write a story on what Anebike owner Len Haller is doing. Len specialises in electric bikes and has one of the largest selections of e-bikes you will find. Basically, it’s a bicycle with an integrated electric motor which is used to assist the rider. As I drove to Len’s workshop in Matua my mood became sombre and I was trying to come up with a great excuse to avoid getting on a bike. But as I pulled up, Len was waiting with a bike at the ready. My exaggerated limp seemed to go unnoticed by Len and he handed me the bike after some clear instructions of which I found

much easier to understand what it was I was about to ride. As I wobbled down the road trying to get my balance the motor kicked in and I began to accelerate off down the road. A strange sensation came over me. I realised I was smiling, with the wind blowing through my hair, I suddenly felt like a nine-year-old with not a care in the world. Len says many of his customers have a similar experience. “There is an e-bike for everyone. Whether it be a nice little commuter, a mountain bike, even a cruiser. Today, e-bikes feature as a serious means of cost-effective transport.” Now before all those naysayers start saying it’s not a real bike, let me just put this to you. Even people who are fit are jumping on e-bikes to expand their own capabilities. You can go further, longer, harder and faster with an e-bike. Len has an ex-Olympian living in

The Anebike reporter Greg Taipari rode this week. Wellington who uses an e-bike. “He loves to go for a ride along the Wellington skyline but he hates the slog up the hill,” says Len. But don’t just take my word for it, go and check out what Len has to offer. He can customise an e-bike to suit your needs, any rider, no matter how old or what level of fitness they are. Len offers an unmatched presentation and great service and

From farmland to popular Papamoa spot Forty years ago the stretch of coastal land running along Papamoa Beach was mostly made up of farmland and a handful of classic Kiwi baches.

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Hook an average fish to win big Don’t let that average-size one get away – and make sure you get your ticket to Katikati Fire Volunteer Brigade’s annual fishing competition next month to land a big prize.

Competition tickets go on sale on Monday, March 1 – and senior station officer Gavin Amrein says fishos need to get in quick because this year numbers are limited to 300. With more than $18,000 worth of prizes, major prizes will go to the average size fish for snapper, kahawai and trevally, with an additional land-based section for each species. There’s a trophy for the heaviest snapper and prize for heaviest Kingfish, plus heaps of spot prizes and a children’s section for youngsters. Gavin says contestants are invited to the fire station on Friday night, March 11, from to begin the contest with a barbecue Tel: 07 5765pm 3009 Mobile: 027 627and 5448 drinks. “On Friday night, we’re giving away a 51 inch television as a spot prize for the adults, and for children we have a tablet

castle. “Families are welcome and we to give away. This is a competition debrief recommend kids bring a change of clothes that finishes about 7.30pm-8pm and the because they’re bound to get wet.” fishing starts then.” Prizegiving is 4.30pm On Saturday, March for children and 5.30pm 12, children have to for adults. Gavin says bring their catch to competition rules require weigh-in from 2pmboat fishing anglers must 4pm, while adults fish within Tauranga weigh-in fish from Harbour. This year funds 2pm-5pm. raised will be put aside to Gavin says the purchase a generator in fire station will future, and the rest will go have a family towards extra equipment for fun afternoon volunteers, the station and from 2pm with running the brigade’s white some water-filled vehicle fleet. activities for the The 15th annual Katikati small kids, with a Fire Brigade Fishing Contest barbecue, and bar is on March 11-12. Tickets open for adults. cost adults $20 and children “Thanks to Competition organisers firefighter $15 from Maree Finance Ltd, sponsorship from Justin Hunter, senior firefighter Katikati Building Supplies, Netpro of Katikati Ryan Hope and senior station Katikati Fire Station from we’ll have a water officer Gavin Amrein. March 7-11 from 5pm-8pm. slide and bouncy

Are the weather gods having a tantrum? Tauranga has long been considered the bible belt of NZ. I’m not particularly religious myself, too much a Spock fan, the logic is illogical as it were. But by crikey have we taken a hammering fishing/divingwise with the weather. ‘The worst season in 40 years’ is the expression I’ve heard a lot lately, and that’s about right. And now it seems we have, at the time of writing this, cyclone Winston bearing down on the country. Much like the forthcoming election I imagine. Although, the mighty Winston will be peddling his witty repartee further north seeing as the good folk of Tauranga have chosen not to continue our relationship with him. And I mean the politician, not the cyclone of course, although I can see how there could be some confusion. But anyway… The weather gods do seem to be having a tantrum at the moment.

You know it’s rough when even the old fellers in their tinny, who usually sit in the entrance catching all the fish, won’t venture past the Tangaroa statue. The wind has been so bad the clean-up team working on the Rena are still going as they have had to pick their working days carefully. The reef was supposed to be open mid-February but it’s looking more like the end of March. Just a rumour too that I’ve heard, not the gospel truth mind you, or belief, or whoever you believe. Speaking of belief, I’ve decided to start supporting Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. He’s had a bit of a bad rap in the last 2000 years. The guy could probably do with a break, and as the God of the Sea, he may just settle the weather for me. Course, I’m going to have to follow his rules I suppose. There are apparently some 1700 current worshippers of Poseidon, according to Uncle Google. Not huge numbers I’ll grant you, but if I join up I can get in on the ground floor. There isn’t a registered group in NZ so far as I am aware, so I

could be in with a chance. The Poseidon worshippers are not as popular as the Hellenism Pagans, who worship the whole team including the big kahuna Zeus. I base that claim on the fact they have a magazine going for them. Anyone with a magazine, or a book published about what they believe, must be right. Poseidon seems the right fella to go for too, seeing as we are in the same business. Apparently, all I have to do is accept him, believe him, and make a few sacrifices. The bloody kind, of course. Looks like the wife is going to lose one of her pigs after all, sorry about that dear. Seems a bit unfair to sacrifice a land animal to a water god. But who am I to question a pagan belief that is thousands of years’ old. And if it settles the weather for a bit, I have another kuni kuni right where that first one came from.

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Cudby Homes accessible for everyone Papamoa building company Cudby Homes has been named a top four finalist in the inaugural PrefabNZ UniPod Design Competition. The architectural competition called on companies to design bathroom pods which can be prefabricated and inserted into multi-dwelling buildings during construction. Founder Neil Cudby says initially he was a bit disappointed over not winning – until he saw who the finalists were. “I’m absolutely proud of my design, I still think it’s the best,” says Neil, with a chuckle. “We were up against the ‘rockstars’ of the building sector, like First Light Studio in Wellington who won the competition. We’re just a building company, so to lose out to them is not too bad.” PrefabNZ called for designs that applied Lifemark Universal Design Principles, meaning they’re accessible for the elderly,

the disabled, people in wheelchairs, as well as the general public. Universal Design is a principle which is close to Neil’s heart, having been left tetraplegic following a spinal injury he suffered while playing rugby in 1990. He established Cudby Homes in 2005 and company’s philosophy is to ensure its homes provide universal functionality without compromising on aesthetics. “Cudby Homes are about inclusivity. On the surface, they look like many attractive homes, but take a closer look and it’s evident they are about

usability, adaptability and accessibility,” says Neil. “Universal design is something I really believe in because of my situation and my building company, as well as pre-fabrication which I think produces a higher quality end product. “It was all those things that led me to entering the competition.” For more information, visit Cudby Home’s website: www.cudbyhomes.co.nz

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Heaven down a cul-de-sac Thought about buying and living in a cul-desac? The good life is to be found there.

The dead ends promote friendships and neighbourly interaction. You are more likely to know your neighbours’ names. You are more likely to enjoy a coffee together. You are more likely to lend each other tools. According to English research they eliminate through traffic, it’s safer for the kids to play and hang out

in these loops and there are lower burglary and vandalism rates. And if we believe that English model (they’ve been living in cul-de-sacs since Roman times) then you will be prepared to pay 20 per cent more for the privilege and you will be infinitely more happy. Conversely people living on main roads are the most unhappy. It’s Interesting that cul-de-sac is actually French for bottom of the bag. It doesn’t quite fit with the facts as presented!

Every day our posties deliver to about 1000 mailboxes, and not all those mailboxes are designed or positioned to assist the postie. You can help and here is how. Make sure the slot is big enough to take several A4-size magazines without the need to fold them. There should be a separate parcel area and newspaper area. The mailbox should be deep enough that A4-size items can be dropped securely out of sight. Your mailbox should be big enough to accommodate all the mail you receive. Mailboxes can be fun, but of dimensions to make delivery safe and easy. Spring loaded flaps are a hazard for posties. Make sure the street number is clear and the mailbox is positioned on the property boundary, close to the footpath and easy and safe for your postie to access.

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Build or buy? The pros and cons In a fast-paced property market, finding the perfect home can be a challenge. With competition for property at a premium, do you buy an existing home that you can add your own touch to? Or build from scratch? There are pros and cons to both options, but the one piece of advice that applies to both is: Seek sound legal advice with a property and conveyancing lawyer before signing on the dotted line. Building your own home is seen by many as the ultimate dream. You get to choose the style and design from the get-go, there is a low risk of hidden defects and often a third party builder’s warranty, for up to 10 years, is available to support your rights under the Building

Act, Consumer Guarantees Act and common law. However, new houses can run over budget and over time and, in some cases, builders are using designs that have not stood the test of time. Build contract paperwork can also be confusing, so make sure you consult your lawyer before signing anything. As for buying a home, you will have heard the expression that a house has ‘character’. This is often synonymous with ‘work’. Older established homes can require a lot of repair and maintenance. For this reason a pre-purchase building

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inspection is advisable. You can also obtain a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report from your local council, which will show whether existing works received building consent and a Code Compliance Certificate upon completion. Pros in buying an established home are they are often cheaper than new homes, the location is often more convenient, they come with established gardens and amenities and it’s usually a much faster process than building. Buying a house – new or old – is the biggest investment many of us will make, so it’s important to get it right.

Moving house doesn’t have to be a headache So you’ve bought a home or signed the dotted line to build a house – now what? You have to start thinking about moving and already you’re making a mental checklist while lying in bed at night. But don’t lose sleep over it – because moving house doesn’t have to be a headache. The Weekend Sun has some top tips for the task. Firstly, utilities. Once you know your moving date, ring your electricity company, internet provider, phone company and request services be changed to your new property in advance. And ring the insurance company to switch your insurance cover over too. Then, you need to decide if you will move your own items or book a moving company. If doing it yourself, book the vehicles you may need to borrow from family or friends. Now prepare a list of everything you will be taking with you – this may change the transport you need. Everything you’re not taking with you can either be donated to charity, thrown out or sold via a garage sale.

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If you’re changing jobs and schools hand in notices – and if travelling a long way book flights. Then do some forward planning to choose new schools or daycares and apply for new jobs if haven’t already secured employment. Then change your postal address so your bills get sent to the right place. If you have children have a few chats to them to prepare them or the move – as it can be a gamechanger. The same with applies with pets. Make sure their new home will be comfortable for them too. And organise babysitters for moving day – this will really help ease the stress. They may be able to looks after your pets too. If you’re in a rental – give your notice of moving. Cancel any deliveries you receive – then start eating everything in your freezer so you don’t have to move it. Calling a new GP to change your Primary Health Organisation. Have a farewell party if you’re that way inclined – then get packing! And the last thing to remember is – make sure you have the keys to your home.

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Squeezing the future supply of affordable housing The high value of orchard land is going to squeeze the future supply of land able to be used for affordable housing projects similar to the Omokoroa Special Housing area, says developer Peter Cooney.

week, is going to be built on 4000m2 of kiwifruit orchard. Earthworks will start when the crop is in. The plan is to build 165 houses in stage one with the total for the project being about 255 houses. The land is owned by council, which has appetite to create affordable housing, says Peter. “So by them being partner and

having an appetite to create affordable housing; they are dictating what price they are going to accept for their land.” The houses will sell at prices starting at about $350,000, with another percentage selling at about $450,000 and others at under $500,000. “The average house price in Tauranga is $550,000, so it’s going to be an attractive buy,” says Peter.

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Golden Grove special housing waiting approval from 42 parties. Concerns An application to turn the expressed by residents are about Golden Grove Holiday Park in traffic and parking, the 11m height Girven Rd into a Special Housing of the proposed development in a Area will be recommended by residential zone, overshadowing, Tauranga City Council to the and potential flooding issues. Minister of Housing Nick Smith TCC policy for approval. planner Janine The proposed Speedy says development will the over-height consist of about buildings will 66 two and three be toward the level townhouses centre of the and apartments, as development. The well as a café and buildings near the childcare facility. Golden Grove Holiday boundaries will Council Park in Girven Rd. be nine metres, as consulted briefly proscribed within the suburban with immediate neighbours in residential zone in the City Plan. December and received feedback

The over-height buildings will be set back from boundaries by 11m to 14m from the site boundary, in order to reduce overshadowing and loss of residential amenity. If the SHA is approved by the Minister the developer SNG Investments No 2 Limited will then be able to lodge a qualifying development for the council to consider. A qualifying development will need to include detailed information such as a traffic impact assessment and stormwater management. The qualifying development lodged with the council will be assessed and considered on its own merits.

Bethlehem’s Smith’s Farm is given the big tick Housing Minister Nick Smith says he’s approved Tauranga’s 10th Special Housing Area near Bethlehem called Smith’s Farm. He announced the approval of the SHA for the 41.7ha site near Bethlehem while visiting an Omokoroa SHA this week. “Smith’s Farm has the potential to deliver up to 240 new homes in Tauranga,” says Nick. “There is growing evidence that the housing pressures affecting Auckland are spreading to centres like the Bay of Plenty and Hamilton – and we need to keep up the momentum and continue freeing up land to

bring new supply on-stream.” The development land is about 15 hectares, located between Takitimu Drive and Cambridge Rd. Access is either from the end of Westridge Drive or via Richards Way. Upgrading Westridge Drive to provide access was expected to cost $500,000 according to a TCC staff report. Access via Richards Way is thought to cost between $2.4 million and $3.5 million, but when council chose the Westridge option concerted opposition from Westridge residents forced it to change its mind.

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“Kiwifruit is such a popular industry, the price per hectare is very expensive,” says Peter. “For example, gold [kiwifruit] is $500,000 per hectare, so if you start paying $500,000 a hectare for housing land, and then you try and create affordable housing, it makes it very hard to do. “So your land is more attractive in kiwifruit than it is being affordable housing.” Years ago developing agricultural land and intensifying its use by putting houses on it would be a lot more valuable, says Peter. “But now kiwifruit is holding its own. Land values are staying right up, so it’s hard

for land developers to come in and buy land at that rate, develop it and create affordable housing and sell on the open market and make a dollar.” The Omokoroa Special Housing Area, which was inspected by Housing Minister Nick Smith this

Friday 26 February 2016

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Lions’ garage sale If you love finding good value items for a great price then head along to the Katikati Lions’ garage sale next weekend. The garage sale will be held off Main St behind the Caltex from 8am-12noon on Saturday, February 27. Everyone is welcome but please note there will be no parking on-site.

Know what you are buying Buying some dirt? Do some research, know what you are buying and also know that where it is could affect what it is. In other words – location can affect building costs. An obvious example would be a section atop a cliff overlooking the sea. It may have an amazing view but it will be exposed to the wind, the risk of erosion or flooding and corrosion from the salt-laden sea air. Under the Building Act 2004 building consents can be denied if the land is at risk from natural hazards – erosion, flooding, and subsidence or if the building work itself will make the problem worse. So make sure to check the certificate of title for any Section 72 endorsements which will alert you to the fact there are problems with the land. Insurance could also be a problem if there is an erosion risk.

If the house is near the sea it will need corrosionresistant features in the roofing, joinery and structural connectors. It’ll also need more washing and painting. A good designer will advise on these things and it could affect your decision to buy. The certificate of title will tell you the size and shape of the section, who owns it and whether there are mortgages, leases, rights of way or other problems registered against it. Finally, covenants and easements – these are obligations and restrictions on the use of the land. Anyone can impose these to give themselves control over how the land is used. One example is the way a house is built, materials, plans, construction time, type and size of fending. An example of an easement could be a right of way giving access to a back section. All these are recorded on the Certificate of Title. Just remember to be sure, consult and talk to your lawyer.

Furnish your home with a clearance sale Tauranga residents will have the chance to grab a bargain at a huge stock clearance sale on March 4-5. The clearance sale at 10 Matarawa Place, The Lakes Tauriko, will have a huge range of outdoor furniture, pots, homewares, storage, garden products and much more at bargain prices. The clearance sale is a great opportunity to hunt for affordable goods, with some of the outdoor furniture including some designer brands. People are encouraged to get in quick because these deals, at this pricing, stock will fly out the door. The huge stock clearance sale is at 10 Matarawa Place, off Taurikura Rd, on March 4-5 from 8am-5pm.

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Open home, open opportunities and open minds There’s more to an open home than turning on a pot of coffee, flicking the agent your keys and disappearing for half an hour. If you are showing off your home, present it to the max. Here are some pointers. Make sure it’s squeaky clean. Pay special attention to the bathroom. Towels should be fresh and clean, sinks and baths spotless and the floor mopped to a mirror finish. In the kitchen, make sure all dishes are put away, and bench tops cleaned and clear of all clutter.

Take particular care of the approach to the front door and the entry. Display fresh flowers in vases in the dining room or living room. Have soft music playing. Not all open home viewers may be honourable. Keep valuables out of sight. Open all window coverings. Drapes, curtains and blinds should be positioned to let in maximum light. Make sure the house doesn’t smell of last night’s tikka marsala. If you’re not inclined to baking

cookies or muffins, just make sure there are no pet or greasy cooking odours. Air the house out before the open home, but make sure the home is warm, especially in autumn and winter. Remove pets from the house, or at least, keep them outside. Most of all, get rid of the clutter. You don’t want them to be worried about how you live but rather how they will live. And don’t rush in five minutes before the open home ends. Bad look.

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Is rental housing WOFs the way to go? Landlords could be forking out on upgrades because of pressure mounting on the Government to rewrite its Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill. The Green Party says almost everyone who has submitted on the Bill has called for minimum standards to be set that keep people warm, dry and safe in their homes. And if rental housing Warrants of Fitness are introduced it could mean wholesale upgrades, as opposed to smoke alarms and insulation, being offered up by the Government. MPs have been hearing submissions on the Bill this week and many have been in favour of the introduction of a rental housing WOF. “You have to ask what’s wrong with a

Government that refuses to guarantee that every child in New Zealand lives in a warm, safe, dry house that doesn’t put their life at risk,” says Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei. She has been attending the hearings. “We’re hearing time and time again that some tinny insulation and a fire alarm just isn’t going to cut it – the Government’s current Bill isn’t going to stop our kids getting sick because of the house they live in. “Housing experts and health advocates agree that a rentals WOF is needed to bring our houses up to standard, but the Government so far has refused to budge. “The Green

Party is very concerned about the level and quality of insulation this Bill will require of rental homes, and we’re not the only ones,” says Metiria. “Caritas, the Sustainability Trust, the New Zealand Green Building Council and Cosy Homes are just some of the housing and poverty advocates who have submitted to tell the Government that the Bill’s insulation provisions aren’t up to scratch. Just last week, the Children’s Commissioner said the same. “My Member’s Bill, which is currently in the ballot, has a housing WOF at its centre, and would significantly improve the lives of the one million-plus Kiwis who rent. “The Government needs to re-work this Bill so that it puts our families’ health and safety at home first,” says Metiria.

Buying a home with a backyard swimming pool It’s officially only four days until autumn. And while another summer is ticked off you maybe be looking ahead to the next. And perhaps a thinking of installing swimming pool in the backyard of new home, or buying a home with a pool ready for next season. But that brings responsibilities because drowning is a major cause of accidental death of infants and young children. And many of those deaths occur in private, unfenced or inadequately fenced pools. If the pool is 400mm deep or more, it is legally required to be fenced. It doesn’t need fencing if the pool

sits above the ground, with smooth vertical walls with no permanent steps. It doesn’t need fencing if the pool is internal like a spa pool and if people are employed to supervise the pool at all times and the entire pool facility is locked at all other times. A pool fence must be at least 1.2 metres high and not able to be climbed. There must be no space greater than 100mm between pickets or railings. Gates and doors must always open away from the pool and fitted with a self-latching device that self closes. They must be at least 1.5 metres above the ground and out of reach of small children. A building may form part of a wall

and windows fronting the pool and lower than 1.2 metres must be fitted with limiters. And the immediate pool area is defined as the area directly related to the use of the pool and may include pump shed, changing rooms, decking, pool furniture and barbecue/dining area. It is important to note this is not a full rundown of legal requirements for fencing swimming pools in the Tauranga City Council area. Please see tauranga.govt. nz/council-a-z/swimming-pool-fencing.aspx

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Friday 26 February 2016

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A free day of fun for Bay children We celebrate Mother’s day and Father’s day – but on Sunday, March 6, it’s going to be all about the children on The Strand in Tauranga. YMCA Tauranga is celebrating Children’s Day for 2016 with a free day of fun and activities for children of all ages from 10am-2pm. This year Children’s Day is about ‘treasuring our children’ by giving time to them, praising and encouraging, listening and talking, sharing Love and affection, and exploring new experiences. Y-Kids coordinator Karyn Winters says YMCA Tauranga’s event will focus on children and family enjoying interactive activities set up to promote whanau

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(family) togetherness and support the theme ‘Treasure our Children’. “YMCA supports family life though building strong kids, strong families and strong communities – and this event will be free to be accessible to the entire community. “So many events now cost for families to go to and this often makes in unaffordable for them – so we’re hosting a fun-filled event which is open to all and really tries to connect our community.” Karyn says while society celebrates special days set aside for mother and fathers, March 6 is about doing something special for the young people in your life. “What people often forget is children grow up so fast – and they’re only young for so long – so we want families to enjoy this free day out and creates some memories that will last a lifetime.” Karyn has set up a Givealittle page to fundraise for the event, and hopes to raise $452 to hire a super slide and bouncy castle. “This would make the event really activity-filled and complements the location, with

YMCA Tauranga staff Tarsh Leong and Michael Hayles with children Opal Nilsen, Kalani Gosden, Coby Gosden and Sophie Winters at Redwood Valley Farms for the last Spring Holiday Programme. the children’s playground at The Strand and Hairy Maclary statues,” says Karyn. Plus, St John is supporting the event by parking a purpose-built ambulance on-site for free tours and will offer information on how to keep safe around the home. “Kids will be able to go inside the ambulance and learn about all of the equipment. “Plus St John cadets will be there too talking about what they are

involved with,” says Karyn. “And thanks to Dani Miller, Bay of Plenty performing Arts group who will entertain the crowd.” YMCA Tauranga’s Children Day event is on Sunday, March 6 from 10am-2pm at The Strand. The Children’s Day event is free but is taking donation to pay for costs via the Givealittle page www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ childrendaytauranga# Merle Foster

Building strong community connections The philosophies of Italy’s Reggio Emilia approach to Early Childhood Centres are embraced by ECEs throughout New Zealand. Reggio is known for its ateliers – wonderful spaces for children to experiment, explore and express their creativity. There is also a very strong focus on the community – interconnectedness of the different age groups within the centre and the wider community. Building strong connections within the local community is a focus of The Village Childcare.

Just like the ateliers or classrooms of Reggio, there are spaces for children of different age groups and a community area where children can come together with their siblings to socialise and learn from one another. Our rooms – Tots, Explorers and Preschool – reach out into the community around us through our relationships with our neighbours. Regular visits to the Bethlehem Community Garden

and the Enliven Programme for the elderly widen the opportunities for learning and understanding. Venturing into our discovery garden provides opportunities for adventurous free play and an appreciation of the natural world. Our SPACE Programme provides first-time parents with support, information and friendship as they get to know their new babies. We embrace our parents, teachers, neighbours, the local environment and the children we care for, which in turn builds a strong and vibrant community in which to learn.

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Students will get hands-on in Bay of Plenty Polytechnic’s two new sport and recreation courses.

Sport a new job qualification Applications are open for two exciting new Bay of Plenty Polytechnic programmes offering students the chance to formalise or further their study in sport, recreation or health. The Graduate Programme in Sport and Exercise – Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma – both level 7 – is for those with a tertiary qualification or considerable professional experience in sport, recreation or health who want to gain a recognised qualification. Sport and recreation group leader Peter Sommers says the programmes can be completed in one year’s full-time study or up to three years part-time. “Both programmes are aimed at people who have a degree in another area – that could be something completely different to sport, health and exercise – but wish to pick up a recognised Level 7 qualification in

the sport and recreation sector,” says Peter. “The programme is also aimed at people who have been involved in sport, health or exercise for a while, and have ever held a formal qualification – that can give them entry to the programme as well.” Both programme’s offer a mix of theory and practical experience. “It’s a high level programme so it is theoretical but we like to get people hands-on as much as possible.” Peter says students can select papers from the breadth of the Polytech’s sport and recreation programme “so they can choose courses to suit their interests and career goals. Work opportunities range from sporting organisations, regional trusts, health boards and promotion organisations, as well as through to education facilities. The courses start March 7. Apply now at www.boppoly.ac.nz or by calling 0800 BOP POLY. Merle Foster

Detecting melanoma: Check your spots The rate of melanoma incidence in New Zealand and Australia is the highest in the world. One in 15 New Zealanders with fair skin will develop a melanoma at some stage in their life. Melanoma is rarer in darker skinned people but it can still happen. Most of us would know of a friend or family member affected by melanoma. And although 70 per cent of cases involve those aged 50-plus, we know all too well it can affect the young. For many it’s detected in the early stages where it can be cured. But advanced melanoma has a poor outlook and melanoma accounts for 80 per cent of skin cancer deaths in New Zealand, with more than 300 deaths recorded annually. Yet there are amazing survival stories that beat the odds, where

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Still work to do for Bay health board The Bay of Plenty District Health Board achieved one of six health targets for the second quarter of the 2015/2016 year. The targets – released this week by the Ministry of Health –

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are a set of national performance measures designed to improve the performance of health services in New Zealand. The results show BOPDHB met the ‘Improved Access to Elective Surgery’ target, ranking sixth out of the country’s 20 DHBs. But it failed to meet targets for ‘Shorter ED Stays’ placing 13th, ‘Faster Cancer Treatment’ placing sixth, ‘Increased Immunisation’ at 19th, ‘Help for Smokers to Quit at 20th place, and ‘Heart and Diabetes Checks’ at 16th. BOPDHB chief executive Helen Mason says they are disappointed with the childhood immunisation, heart and diabetes checks, and smoking cessation results. “In the areas of immunisation and smoking, a more systemic approach is required and intensive planning and preparation is underway to lift performance,” says Helen. “As an organisation, we strongly advocate for children to be immunised. As the recent measles outbreak in Auckland

demonstrates, without immunisation at the level to protect the population we end up with a lot of people being affected.” But Helen is pleased with the result for the ED health target, and while the gap against the target is small it is these last few increments that are the most challenging to address. “Given that our emergency departments have been working with ever-increasing numbers of people coming in for healthcare.” Helen says the results are “high level indicators” and as such what is happening on the shop floor are not being reflected, but acknowledges there is still work to do to close the gap against some targets. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of the clinicians – doctors, nurses and allied health – who are working hard to provide high quality care and improved outcomes for patients,” says Helen. None of the country’s DHBs met the ‘Faster Cancer Treatment’ target. To view the results, visit the Ministry of Health’s website Bay of Plenty District Health Board at www.health.govt.nz chief executive officer Helen Mason. David Tauranga

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Visualisation is a technique that’s well known to support athletic performance. Top athletes use visualisation to play out their event prior, to set the right scene for success. The best athletes swear by visualisation and use it as a part of weekly training and competition routines. Visualisation is when you live the events of your future in your mind. So you play out the event the way you want it to be; then on the day of the event you carry through with that process as you visualised it. Visualisation is not just about

using your imagination to run the event through in your head. It’s also about believing that scenario, and really buying into the success you are visualising. The best athletes have the edge over others, not because they are physically better but because their minds are strong. To succeed at the highest level of sport a strong mind and a strong sense of belief in oneself is essential. So you’re thinking to yourself: ‘Well that’s interesting – but I’m not an athlete’.

Most athletes will tell you they started using visualisation for sport and when they realised how good it was they transferred the same logic into the rest of their life. So they visualise ‘life’, how they want life to be, how they want their day to play out. Visualisation is well documented in psychological literature for the management of health conditions in addition to improving athletic performance. Why should we only use a proven psychological tool when we’re unwell or competing? I recommend giving it a go. Visualise some normal every day things that happen in your life in a positive light and see what happens.

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Cervical cancer: Protect your girls Parents across the Bay of Plenty are being urged to ensure their daughters are protected from cervical cancer by taking advantage of the free HPV immunisations being offered at school. Year 8 girls at participating schools are being offered free immunisations to protect them against the human papillomavirus, known as HPV. HPV causes almost all cervical cancer and the Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service says the vaccine is safe and very good at preventing HPV infection, and therefore reduces the risks of cervical cancer for women in the future. Public health nurses have been visiting participating schools during February and immunisations will begin early-March.

The girls have been given information to bring home to discuss with their parents and caregivers. Dr Jim Miller, Medical Officer of Health for Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service, encourages parents to ensure they have received the consent form from their daughter and to read, sign and return the form to school. About 160 women get a cervical cancer diagnosis every year in New Zealand, and about 50 women die annually from the illness. “My advice is you should make sure your daughter gets the opportunity to reduce their cancer risk for the future,” says Jim. For more information, parents can speak to a public health nurse on 07 577 3383 for WBOP, or 07 306 0944 for EBOP. Parents can also contact their family doctor or practice nurse for more information. For more information, visit www.health.govt.nz/hpv

Deal to weight by using common sense I recently enjoyed reading Donna Chisolm’s well-researched round-up of some high profile diets in the ‘North & South’ magazine. I also read the great comments from authentic and experienced nutrition experts like Elaine Rush, who says: “We know more and more about less and less. We are drilling down on small pictures but losing sight of the whole picture”. Oh, so true! And it is all these red herrings, and often misinformation, which causes chaos with the hearts and minds of so many Kiwis looking for answers. Nutrition professor David Cameron says: “Diets hold the promise of what we should be rather than how we are”. Exactly – as in the $20 billion-ayear USA industry, one person in three is on a diet at any given time, and typically they will have four to five attempts each year.

Each new attempt is accompanied by this bright new hope of what they might achieve, and absolutely loses sight of how that person ticks and what sort of physiological nick they are in. Surely, we have got all this badly wrong and need to rethink how we go about getting it right. With more than half our population overweight or obese, diabetic or with other metabolic issues, people’s nutrition needs vary enormously. For instance, a type 2 diabetic is intolerant to glucose, and any calorie-restricted diet, with a natural bias towards-friendly carbs will leave our type 2 sufferer

awash in glucose. It also begs the question, why do many of these diets have to tinker with the actual nutrition basics? A cynical answer would be that it creates a point of difference and will get noticed, and the 5:2 diet, Paleo, Low Carb High Fat and so on, all sound quite exotic. At Eat For Keeps, we focus first on finding out about the health and metabolic status of our people, clarifying what basic nutrition is all about, and providing some succinct and specific resources and relevant food and lifestyle skills. And it works. All we really need to do is apply a bit of good old-fashioned common-sense, and getting back to the basics with these very serious weight and diabetes issues would be a great help! leigh@eatforkeeps.com 027 294 1980.

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A flag that’s recognisable worldwide Biggest racket in the country? Before voting take a good look at the two flags flying side by side and ask yourself: ‘If I took these flags around the world which one would be recognised as being from NZ, especially if not held out?’ We attended the closing ceremony at the Youth Olympics in China and couldn’t identify our flag as there were four with the Union Jack flag on a dark blue background, Australia, New Zealand, Cook and Virgin Island. The Union Jack flag used to appear on several flags but most now have changed to better identify their countries. Our present flag was adopted in 1912 when the majority of New Zealanders were from Britain, now most of our population have been born here and immigrants now come from all around the world.

Our soldiers fought for democracy, not the flag and carried the fern on their badges and those that died had the fern engraved on the grave stones. Britain dumped us as a trading partner in the 1960s when they joined the European Economic Community. Then a few years ago they stopped work permits for young Kiwis. Just recently medical assistance for Kiwis was also stopped. The British Government was also responsible for the Treaty of Waitangi and the confiscation of Maori land, which we are now paying for. Why would you want a flag that indicated any association with Britain after this, and when they do not want us? Be proud and look to our future and adopt the flag with the fern that will be recognised worldwide as ours. B Currie, Tauranga City.

It is a surprise that Consumer to my knowledge, has never done an investigation into one of NZ’s biggest overcharge situations, which is the real estate industry, where many agents are making up to, and over $1 million dollars. How many professional people, doctors, the PM etc, receive that income after a brief training period in their field, as land agents do? The public needs to be protected from what must be the biggest racket in the country, where young, and old are striving to find a home, on a low income. We pay people to monitor this situation, are you doing your job? R Chamberlain, Tauranga City.

Thanks for this week’s contributions

The Weekend Sun wants to thanks the correspondents below who have sent in Letters to the Editor this week. If you can’t see your letter on these pages, take a look on the Sunlive news website at www.sunlive.co.nz under the ‘Letters’ tab. And keep your opinions, views, grunts, groans and realisations coming. M Anderson - the views of Peter Dey; J Ormsby - city museum; A Bourne - pool regulations; H Rhodes - TECT spending; B Johnson - Treaty clauses.

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BARBED WIRE We had a crack at companies which clog our mailboxes with junk a few weeks back. Well Craig McFarlane of Papamoa isn’t finished yet. He says: “Some of us attach ‘No Junk Mail’ signs to our letterboxes in the forlorn hope of keeping letterboxes for the preserve of letters and not promotional pamphlets. “Our ‘No Junk Mail’ works,” says Craig. But with one exception: real estate agencies. “Their leaflets continue to fill our letterbox. What gives land agents the right to ignore my ‘No Junk Mail’ sign?” asks Craig. Perhaps ‘Return To Sender’ might help. Or you could bundle it up and drop it back at their office. Then it becomes their problem again.

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Responsible for our own journey Last July The Weekend Sun journalist Hunter Wells met the Short family, who were faces of the Tauranga emergency housing crisis, living in a rented caravan during winter. This month Hunter caught up with the family, who are now living in a state house. But the story has struck a nerve with readers. Here’s reader Graeme Blackstock’s opinion of Hunter’s stories. Hunter, I read with interest your article ‘Life is back on track - amen’ in The Weekend Sun,February 12. When I read last year’s article I had the same feelings as many other people for very justifiable reasons, as quoted in your article. My biggest issue with these articles is the highly emotive and unbalanced nature of them. I’m not a negative person and commend people who make a genuine effort and carry it through. The Short family has moved into permanent accommodation with help, they have a car with help, they have done courses obviously with subsidised help and for certain they get taxpayer help by way of accommodation supplement and child support. So, what have they truly done? A job for Dave is a great start. As a sceptic – how many hours per week? Your article is totally short of balance and facts, so of course you will get backlash! Hunter, I blame you for the backlash to this family, not the public. They are fortunate to live in New Zealand, a socialist country with a social welfare system which is available to all and which is often abused. Remember it is the public through their taxes who pay for this not some almighty Eftpos machine. Social welfare is meant to be a “hand up, not a hand out”.

Where is boundary?

The question is Hunter – where is the boundary? In my view, it is as follows: Society is responsible for enabling us to be the best people we can be. With this family, I expect your next article to reflect their growth through their own efforts, not the effort of others. It is them that have made their life difficult. At 60 years of age, with a career in banking and horticulture, I have been through every high and low. I have successful children and well-balanced grandchildren who have many good mentors in their lives. My father was a painter and my mother a home maker. I started with nothing but a good family. I was responsible for my own actions and have been given nothing. This is a real world and it’s a tough place, so get

over the whimpering. The definition of good luck is “preparation meeting opportunity”. My Grandmother, when in her mid-90s, told me about her life. She started work when she was 12 in service in a big house in England and when she was 93 she was looking after my Grandfather who had suffered from strokes. She told me they did not marry until my Grandfather could support them. He worked all his life, a simple life with humility, honesty and integrity and he never asked for any support. There is an expectation by many today, that everyone else is responsible for their problems and that everyone else owes them something. Complacency is the easy option- a cop out!

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Just over three years ago your paper ran an article on mentoring and asked people to put their names forward as mentors. Your paper delivers 66,600 newspapers per week, yet the response was only a handful of people. I challenge you, Hunter, as a responsible journalist to stop bagging the ordinary decent citizen of the Bay of Plenty for these people’s problems and encourage through positive - not sensationalist - journalism ways of stopping these people from failing through disfunction and a lack of direction - through developing a sound family and societal base with personal responsibility. At the end of the day we are all responsible for our own journey. There are some 240,000 children, we are told, living in New Zealand below the poverty line! If, as my grandparents took responsibility, the parents of today did the same we would have a more responsible society with less of these issues. For example, if birth control is taught at school and is free so there are no excuses for making society responsible for children we have not been responsible to in the first instance. I look forward to your response. G Blackstock, Katikati.

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A personal attack but not taken personally Mr Blackstock. I simply recorded, warts and all, the plight of the family. If that sits uncomfortably with you then so be it. I did not stand in judgement, that is not my job. You made some pertinent points Mr Blackstock. I respect that. I may or may not agree but I defend your right to an opinion and your right to express it. Hunter Wells.

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Friday 26 February 2016

Music & Arts

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News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

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Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg 36

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Imaginary cowboys and cowboy hats Gigs are like buses sometimes, but that covers a lot of possibilities. You could say that they’re both usually late enough to be inconvenient; you could say they’re both usually either too crowded or too quiet. On the bright side, you don’t normally find your shoes sticking to the carpet because of spilt beer on a bus. But what I was thinking of is, somewhat anticlimactically but in happy compliance with Occam’s razor, the most obvious and clichéd connection – the thing about waiting around and then two coming at the same time.

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And that’s exactly what’s going to happen next Thursday, March 3. Fortunately, it will only be people with broad and eclectic musical tastes who are disadvantaged by this clash. Unfortunately, I really want to be at both gigs.

Cut to the chase

So, enough beating around the bush. Rather than run the story of one gig then the other, I’ll just lay them both out for you – descriptions later... At the Tauranga Art Gallery, from 7pm on Thursday, March 3, The Carnivorous Plant Society is performing. Tickets from the gallery are $25 or $20 for

It was when the youngest turned five that Glen decided to get back into the recording studio, producing his first solo album in a decade – ‘Superheroes & Scary Thing’ – in 2014. Now he’s home again – he’s a Napier boy – doing a small acoustic tour of New Zealand along with guitarist Chet O’Connell, a first-call sideman in the blues and country worlds whom people here may have seen playing with Midge Marsden. On to the Carnivorous Plant Society. I completely fell for these guys last Easter at the Jazz Festival. They are fronted by one of the horns from The Hipstamatics, trumpeter and keyboard player Tim Scoles, and were both weird and wonderful – two of my favourite musical food groups. What they play is largely Glenn Moffatt plays with Chet O’Connell on March 3. instrumental. There was a bit of whistling and the odd vocal but I don’t remember any actual lyrics. The most unusual thing Glen and Chet are an acoustic guitar duo who play was the music itself, which some people apparently country music; The Carnivorous Plant Society is a describe as “cinematic jazz”. five-piece who play a bunch of instruments including I guess it is jazz of a sort. What I heard resembled trumpet, keyboards, violin, vibraphone, guitar, bass, nothing more than the evocative soundtrack for an drums mellophone, flugelhorn, ocarina, tuba, congas imaginary Ennio Morricone western. and more. Their music sometimes resembles jazz. Let’s Morricone became famous for his early work with dig a little deeper. Sergio Leone on a series of ‘spaghetti’ Westerns, often starring Clint Eastwood as the ‘Man with No Name’, Musical memories as existential outlaw figure. Aside from Leone’s striking In the late-1990s Glen was the rising country star in New Zealand. His album ‘Somewhere in New Zealand use of close-ups (and much else), the films have the most fantastic soundtracks, making colourful use Tonight’ showed great promise and he was a finalist in of pretty much all the instruments featured in the the Silver Scroll Awards. Carnivorous Plant Society line-up. It’s very visual Then, in 2002 he moved to Australia. He’s been music that paints mental pictures and constantly living in Brisbane ever since. surprises and delights. And Glen’s been busy there. He’s played with a There will also be animated projections. bunch of people and was in a band, the Smokin’ So there you go. Two gigs and you can’t go to both. Crawdads, which won at the Queensland Country Imaginary cowboys or guys with cowboy hats. Maybe Music Awards. But much of his time has been taken they aren’t so different after all. watusi@thesun.co.nz up with raising three children. students and Friends of the Gallery. Across town at The Matua, from 7pm on the same night, Glenn Moffatt and Chet O’Connell play. Tickets from The Matua cost $10. On the surface these two acts have absolutely nothing in common.

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Fine occasion from another time It’s bound to be one of those stylish and gracious period occasions. Ladies in pretty frocks and gentlemen in dashing attire. That’s the suggested dress code for the annual Vintage Garden Party at Brain Watkins House on the corner of Cameron Road and Elizabeth St on Sunday March 6 between 1:30pm and 4:00pm. An occasion from another time and another century at one of Tauranga’s unique homes, a home of “high cultural significance. Hats are encouraged for both men and women. Perhaps a top hat, perhaps a bonnet. And there will be a prize for the best hat.

At the garden party take tour of the Brain Watkins House, one of six surviving single-family homes in New Zealand with the original contents house predominantly intact. Or stroll through the garden and take afternoon tea and listen to the ukulele band or the barbershop group. An ambience transported directly from the 1880’s. The vintage garden party is the Tauranga Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The Brain Watkins House is an old girl who demands time and money – like any old house. Your gold coin donation will help the society with its ongoing upkeep. The Society’s Brian Davies in the vintage garden party setting. Photo:Tracy Hardy.

Tattoo festival a ‘natural’ fit for Ladi6 Tattoos and musicians go hand-in-hand perfectly – just ask Kiwi songstress Ladi6. The singer is one of a handful of musicians performing at the New Zealand International Tattoo and Art Expo, which is on at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre on March 5-6. This’ll be her first gig at a tattoo festival and Ladi6 says she’s excited to be heading to Tauranga for next month’s expo. “I grew up around tattooing and have three; one on my hand, ankle and back. Dad’s got a pe’a [a traditional male tattoo of Samoa]; and mum’s got one on her hand,

which mine is a copy of,” says Ladi6. “So when the organisers asked me to perform, it just felt natural and something I should be a part of.” Ladi6 says her set will feature all the fan favourites plus new material she’s been working on, adding a new single is slated for release in April. Also don’t be surprised if you catch Ladi6 wandering the tattooist stalls next month. “I am totally tempted to get another tattoo, I’ll definitely be on the lookout for sure.” The International Tattoo and Art Expo will feature a performance from Kiwi musician Ladi6.

The International Tattoo & Art Expo is on at Tauranga’s Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre on March 5-6. For more information, visit www.tattooart.co.nz David Tauranga

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Saturday 27 February

29th Easter Book Sale Held March

26, 27 & 28 at Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Mt Maunganui (opp Classic Flyers). Books, CD’s, DVD’s, records & jigsaw puzzles wanted. Deliver before March 19 to Caltex Welcome Bay, Greerton, Bayfair. Z Energy Bethlehem or Hewletts Rd. Stash-it Storage Domain Rd, Mike Deane Omokoroa, United Video Cherrywood, Phillips Garage, Fraser St. Or ph Ross 544 0817 Presented by Rotary Club of Tauranga. Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Arataki Markets Every Saturday at Grenada St Park, off Girven Rd, Bayfair 9am - 1pm. Variety of quality foods. Pre-loved goods & more. Baypark Speedway Super Saloon Bay Champs (Super Stock Car Big 3 Series – Round 2). www.asbbaypark.co.nz No. 1463 Across 7. Famous artist (5,7) 6. Join (4) 8. Follow-up (6) 11. Copied (8) 13. Beaten (8) 9. Scarcity (6) 10. Early inhabitants 14. Small flute (7) (7) 17. Farm animals (5) 19. River (Christchurch) 12. Native bird (5) (4) 15. Let in (5) 16. Certificate (7) 21. Number (4) 18. Lake (Sth. Is.) (6) C O N S E S T E I H A L H A M A T U K U M O A N A M 20. Zodiac sign (6) S I U U E I L A M L T U S 22. Toppled over (12) U S E D E N E I L F I N N E E D E D N G L X E M C T Down B R A N D Y G S L I G H T 1. Prologue (8) Y E L T OWG T O N A T O 2. Wood (4) C H A S T E G E F F O R T A E T A I L G D T R I E K 3. Beg (7) T A R A N A K I I I F F Y 4. Contempt (5) Z R P D E T I T I N O E K 5. Cinder (8) A S C A R E M O N G E R M Solution 1462

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Big Mike’s 10’s Tournament

Presented by Arataki Sports Club. Register your interest with Lawrence 021 270 5690 or email: aratakisportsclub@hotmail.com Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing, great music & supper. Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076 Fashion Fiesta March 5 at Historic Village 9am - 12pm. Massive clothing sale of top quality pre loved women’s clothing. Designer labels, top labels & popular fashion stores. Everything $5. Sizes 10-22. Cash only. Greerton Hall Market Held 8am 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, brica-brac. Nancy/Merv 07 863 6697 Healthy Living Festival Jan 27 & 28 at QE2 Memorial Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 10am - 5pm. Back align-

ing, massage, aura photos, clairvoyants, crystals & more. Free seminars all weekend. $5 entry, includes free raffle entry. Katikati Bowling Club Mixed roll up. Sat 12.45-3pm. Mon 9.30am - 12pm. Weds 12.24-3pm. Fri 1.454pm, & social roll up 4.30-6pm. All welcome. google katikatibowls

Katikati Lions Club Garage Sale Behind Caltex on Main Rd,

Katikati 8am - 12pm. Furniture, garden equip, electrical equip etc (no parking in Caltex yard please). Katikati Tramping Club Otanewainuku, easy. Ian 07 863 7927 Market Bethlehem Hall 10am - 2pm. Handmade craft & art. Unique creations. Kids activity, food & drink available. Mini Market Pioneer Lounge, Memorial Hall, Te Puke 9am 12pm. Homemade gifts, herbs, plants, natural products, fresh fruit & veg, books & more. See you there.

NZ International Rally Cross

Feb 27-28 at ASB Baypark, Mt Maunganui. Feb 27 gates open 2pm, racing starts 6.30pm. Feb 28 gates open 9am, racing starts 12pm. 60 action packed races over the 2 days. Live entertainment including pit walks, meet the drivers, plus Star Wars characters & a DJ stage. Ron 021 213 5337. Tickets at the gate & from eventfinda Postcard Collectors Wanted Any collectors interested in forming a group to meet monthly, share information, buy & sell postcards, attend fairs etc. Geoff 578 7088 or email beeforce@kinect.co.nz Readings, Spiritual Guidance And healings available at Pioneer Lounge, Memorial Hall, Te Puke 9am 12pm. Kerry 552 6768 Tauranga Airsoft Club Inc Interested in Airsoft? We play games twice a month at TECT All Terrain Park. www.taurangaairsoftclub.co.nz

Te Puke Family Fun Day And

march against family violence March 12 at Jubilee Park 11am - 3pm. Meet at Squash Club 10.45am for march. Live music, giveaways, spot prizes, competitions. 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 28 February

A Course in Miracles Free study &

support group in Tauranga. Meet 7pm. Topic: Who am I? Txt 021 0274 2502 for details. http://www. acim.org/AboutACIM/index.html Arataki Junior Rugby Muster At Arataki Community Centre 12pm for ages 4-13 wanting to play rugby this season. Free sausage sizzle. Mickel 022 0431 320 Athenree Station And refreshment rooms open Sundays 10am3pm for our famous Athenree Teas. Homestead open 12– 3pm 360 Athenree Road Athenree.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship & communion service, Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Breathtaking Grace - Judges Series. “Deborah - Loyal, True & Ready.” Pastor Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “A Journey through the Bible.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Buddhist Introductory Meeting

Free meeting to discover Buddhism basic principles & how to achieve lasting happiness. Otumoetai Plunket Rooms, 59 Otumoetai Rd 3-4pm.

Croquet At Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga

School & kindy classes for children with Czech/Slovak background every Sunday at Tauranga Boys College, 10am-12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www. facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email in-fo@csclubtauranga.nz Healthy Living Festival At QE2 Memorial Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 10am - 5pm. Back aligning, massage, aura photos, clairvoyants, crystals & more. Free seminars all weekend. $5 entry, includes free raffle entry.

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, last Sun of month 9.30am – 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067

Mount Maunganui Squash Club

Ladies session 9-10am. Give it a go for those new to the sport, or court time & drills for those more experienced. Rackets provided, bring non marking shoes. Open to all, gold coin for non members. Kelly 027 227 9525 Music Under the Trees March 6 at TECT All Terrain Park Arrival Centre, Rotorua/Tauranga Direct Road Highway 36. Music from 11.45am. Rotorua symphonic band “Simply Strings”. Bring a picnic, chairs, blankets & enjoy sitting under the trees listening & singing to a wide range of music. Sausage sizzle put on by the Lions – donation & koha for support of Lions Tree Grove. Phyl/Trev 07 349 2450 NZ International Rally Cross ASB Baypark, Mt Maunganui. Gates open 9am, racing starts 12pm. 60 action packed races over the 2 days. Live entertainment

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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. 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 Karmic Emotions - and Me An interactive presentation by Ynys at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St, Tauranga 2pm. Entry by gold coin or donation. All welcome.

Welcome Bay Rugby Club

Registration days 28 Feb & 6 March Waipuna Park 2-4pm. Landon 027 578 4529

Monday 29 February Badminton 2016 Starts March 7

at Bethlehem College, Elder Lane, Bethlehem 7.30pm. All players welcome, bring your drink bottle. Sue 021 194 4335 Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Bitz & Bobz Op Shop Mon - Fri at 82 2nd Ave 9am - 4pm & Sat 9am - 1pm. Volunteers & good quality saleable items greatly appreciated. 579 9039 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 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in MondayFriday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800

367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of the Peace Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am. Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1pm4pm. – All welcome no appointment necessary. Civic Choir Tauranga Every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz or Heather 575 9092 Do You Wanna Dance? Monday sequence dance group starts tonight 6.30-8.30pm. Learn sequence dance, tango, cha cha, waltz & more. St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Fitness League Ladies 50 plus exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 573 4429 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 Immigration Clinic Every Monday - legal advice & information on immigration & citizenship issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Man Up Group Every Mon at Tauranga Moana Trust, The Strand (by the waka) 7pm. Helping men to become better husbands, fathers & community members. Overcome addictions, anger, depression, suicide etc. Non profit, non confrontation, confidential & caring. Rod 021 467 107 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

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Every Mon 7-9pm with Kevin Reed. A variety of meditation techniques & spiritual discussion. Join in. Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

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Come to a 1:1 session or join a weekly support group to learn about how to manage the hearing difficulties you are experiencing. Topics include, hearing evaluation, communication strategies, tinnitus, possible funding. Groups for singles & couples with a trained Hearing Therapist. Angeline 927 6324 Mount Chess Club Mondays at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 per session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Nam Wah Pai Papamoa Training Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.15-7.15pm. New members

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Techniques . EFT group starts 7pm. Learn now to use it & heal yourself & others. to http://optimal-eft.emofree.com/whatisoptimaleft/ txt 021 027 42502 if you would like to join.

Overindulged During the Holidays? Need help with your diabetes? Free confidential advice & support available. 571 3422 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. 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. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood 7.30-9.30pm. Annual subs $10. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Mon at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave & every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Tauranga Judo Club Adult training every Mon & Thurs 6.30pm & Sat 10am. Children every Tues 6-7pm. Kevin 021 0794 368. Beginners classes adults every Fri 6.30pm Richard 021 160 5917. At Tga Clubrooms, Moreland Fox Park, Greerton.

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd 7pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non $5. Visitors welcome. Checkout FB. Trina 576 7461 after 5pm.

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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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Every Mon at Te PunaMEDIUM Memorial Hall 7.15pm. Ian 579 3024

Tauranga Intermediate Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. $100 adult sub or $7 per night casual. $80 student sub or $5 per night casual. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Club Tauranga Women’s service group. Business meeting 2nd Tues evening. Social night 4th Tues each month. Interested? Marie 576 5495 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmoral Kilties Marching team. Ladies aged 30-60yrs welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. Experience preferred but not essential. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173

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In your neighbourhood. Come & listen to overseas speaker, Richard Conlin give his views on how to improve your community. March 8 at Papamoa Community Centre 7pm (doors open 6.45pm). Free entry. BOP Linux Users Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system. 1st Tues of the month at LJ Hooker, cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave 7-9pm. Experts & beginners welcome. $2. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at MEDIUM Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. 575 4650 Depression Support Group For people with an experience of depression 1-2pm. For info or a ride, Junction 543 3010 Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Easy to learn. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies 50 plus MEDIUM No.1821 exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 How to solve Israeli Dancing Every Tues at Gate No.1821 Sudoku! Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. Beginners dancing. All ages welcome. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Fill the grid so that Leisure Marching Team Seeking every row and every new members aged 30-50+ 3x3 square contains for friendly leisure marching. the digits 1 to 9 Practice Tues 6-7.30pm. ph/ txt Ardell 027 937 4248

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LOL Laughter Wellness Laughter is the best medicine. Come & enjoy the benefits of a hearty laugh. Penguin Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 7.30-8.15pm. $3 charge to cover expenses. Trish 022 036 6768 Merge Tauranga New residents recently moved to Tauranga welcome to join us at the Raft Restaurant, Chapel St, Tauranga every 1st & 3rd Tues of the month 5-7pm. Enjoy a couple of hours for social get together to make new friends. Casual group, no committees or subs. merge. tauranga@gmail.com Mount Morning Badminton Season starts March 8. Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxeen 575 0162 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Neighbourhood Run/Walk Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start. Ask about free recovery shake. Svetlana 027 616 2124 New Social Book Club Tues 10.30am & Sat 1.30pm. No fees. For venue, Joy 021 0243 9129 Ocean Running 5k Mount Fun Run every Tues 6pm. Run or walk, walkers start from 5.30pm, runners 6pm. Register at Mount Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay 5.15pm. $5 entry, includes free drink & opportunity to win a spot prize after the run. Phil 021 383 354 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds advanced, Thurs club night 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Overeaters Anonymous Do you or a family member of friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meetings Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 0642 186 Petanque - Twilight Every Tues at Club Mt Maunganui 4-6pm. Equip available, all coaching given. 578 3606 Recreational Cycle Group Every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti 9am. Pam/ Andrew 544 3272. Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513. Every Sun at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church

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Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of the month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

Sewing Connection Tauranga

Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 10am 2pm. New members welcome to sew, share ideas & improve techniques. Pam 021 276 5390 Tauranga City United Open training at Links Ave Tues & Thurs 6.30pm for senior female footballers wanting to play competitively. Players must be over 15 years old & available to play league games on Sundays. See our Team Facebook page:www.facebook.com/ TCUSW1 . Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372

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Daisy Hardwick Chapel St off Maxwells Road 10am. All welcome. 578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal help. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. Beginners welcome, 50yrs plus. 575 4650 Cards Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939 Children of the Now Maggie shares her life-journey’s experiences & the gifts she discovered in children with dyslexia & ADHD at Sacred Journeys Sanctuary 7-9pm. Maggie 549 3337 or www. sacredjourneys.co.nz Community Bible Study City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a non denominational Bible Study for 7 weeks on Ephesians. Julie 552 4068 Dance Fitness Getaway fun for mums & others. Get your grove fix, disco, hip hop, Latin & more. Free trials & discounts. Every Weds at Bethlehem Community Hall 9.3010.30am. Helen 022 882 0237

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes

Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain or shine. Due to start after pool painting - watch this space! Friends of Tauranga Art Gallery Art in the Afternoon, first Weds of month at Gallery cnr Wharf/Willow Sts 2.45pm. Guest speaker: Heather Hamm - ‘Behind the scenes at the Victoria & Albert museum” followed by refreshments. Cost: Friends, gold coin, Visitors $5. Linda 544 2818 or friends@artgallery.org.nz Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Nana Ormsby Darby & Joan & Mixed Pairs at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Names in book. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Wednesday’s 1-3pm. All inquiries 021 110 0878. And at Papamoa Healing Rooms, Baptist Church, cnr Dickson & Longview Rds every Weds 2.30-3.30pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Karena Enting, Opotiki Sound Therapist - “Sound therapy & how she uses different instruments from all over the world.” $3 entry. Janet 0272 640 226

Mount Maunganui Badminton Club

Every Weds 6.30pm. $8 to play. All skills welcome. Eve 021 906 481 Mountain Bike Group Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016 Otumoetai Care & Craft Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Craft, entertainment, fun & games. Lunch provided. 576 7783 or email: dawnron@kinnect.co.nz Public Talk Come & hear about the work of Assistance Dogs Trust & how these dogs can sniff out hypos. At The Oak Room, RSA Greerton 7pm. Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055 Taoist Tai Chi New beginner class at 15 Koromiko St 5.30pm. Exercise your body & mind. Diane 579 6630

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Wirongomai - Buck Rock - off track to top. Easier option. Grade hard, approx 5.5hrs. Paula 021 215 3838 Tauranga Judo Club Arataki Peewees every Weds 4.30-5.30pm. Children 5.30-6.30pm at Arataki Community Centre. Kevin 021 0794 368

Tauranga South Garden Club

First Weds of month at Central Baptist Church Hall cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 1.30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Margaret 578 1017 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

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quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am rain or sine. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Bad Debt! Get ahead & save money with this successful 4 week budgeting course March 3, 10, 17 & 24 at Lifezone, 7 Oak Lane 10am. To book ph 571 6525 or capmoney.org Carnivorous Plant Society 2016 Summer Tour at Tauranga Art Gallery 7pm. Music & animations. $25 general public. Presented by Arts on Tour. 578 7933 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes to be won & visits to other clubs. Gloria 575 0059

Community Bible Study International

Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem.” Jack/Betty 544 3809 Family Violence - It’s Not Ok It’s OK to ask for help. Te Puke hosts Lesley Elliot at The Orchard Church, McLoughlin Drive 6.30-8.30pm. Come along & have a cuppa & listen to Lesley speak about family violence. All welcome. 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 Join these classes any time over the next 6 weeks, till March 4. At Papamoa Community Centre/Library, Mako Room, 15 Gravatt Rd 7.45pm. Classes last just over 1 hr. www.freemeditationnz.com Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Law for Lunch Every Thurs at 63 Willow St 12.15-1pm. More Than Craft Every Thurs during term time at Greerton Bible Church cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.30-11.30am. Welcome to view. 544 0823 Mount Art Group Meet every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Mount 9am - 1pm. Merilynn 575 6777 Mount Maunganui Squash Club Junior club night 4-5pm Karen 021 922 355, club night 6.30pm, including novices. Richie 021 606 257 Rackets can be provided, please bring non marking shoes. Open to all, gold coin for non members. Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat Held 1-2pm. Transport available if required. Junction 543 3010 Mount Underwater Club Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (Cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui) 7.30pm. Presentation: diving Tuck Lagoon. Gail 021 471 768 or gail.bingham58@gmail.com

Smith’s Sport Shoes Everyone’s Run Walk Thursday’s (Daylight Saving) Fergusson Park 3km & 5km waterfront course options. Entries from 5.15pm. Students $3, adults $5. Measured course, times recorded with results available next day www. taurangaramblers.co.nz $100 weekly spot prize voucher with up to 15 minor spot prizes. Prizegiving 7pm Neighbourhood Beer Kitchen. Malcolm 027 292 4411 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tauranga Herb Society At St Enoch’s Church Hall 7pm. Medical speaker this evening. Public welcome, $5 at door. Barbara 544 2152 Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs at Mirrielees Rd 7.30pm.

Tauranga Rock & Roll Social Dancers

Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. 576 7326 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com Ukulele Lessons For primary age children. Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@ lead.co.nz Young Parents Group Must be aged 20 or younger. Meet every Thurs during term time at 471 Devonport Rd (Plunket Rooms) 12noon. No group this week. Rozi 027 293 0353

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting

every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Meet every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. Come along & see if it’s for you. All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818 Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 TaiChi QingGoing 18 Moves A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7.15pm. Gold coin donation, all welcome. 571 5168. Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner third Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include; painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. June 926 9044

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Gaining understanding through Lent Last week my friend Reverend Simon McLeay wrote about some of the things he was learning through this season of lent. I’d like to explore more about what we can learn through a period of self-denial. Empathy is something we are born with. The capacity to experience, and making a

decision to do without certain things can help us empathise with those for whom doing without isn’t a choice. Evaluating what we actually need is another healthy thing we can learn through self-denial. Have you had the experience of finding things long forgotten that you once thought indispensable? How much simpler and better our lives are when we get rid of the clutter! Appreciating what we do have is another

product of a period of self-denial. We can recognise the value of something to us, even something that may seem a bit of a luxury, and not take it for granted. It’s liberating when you find that having more and getting more needn’t be a priority, in the words of Jesus, what really matters is to “seek first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness”. Rev Ian Pittendreigh, Bethlehem Community Church

Worshipping Sunday, working Monday On any Sunday throughout New Zealand thousands upon thousands of people are in church. Worshipping the Lord, being encouraged from the Word of God and connecting with others. Come Monday, where are they? By and large they are…at work! These same Christians who just the day before were in one place, are now out in the community in many places. Making a difference. Doing their work with passion. Having an influence. Still living and believing the very same things they sang about the day before. These people are guided by the same values and principles that took them to church on Sunday. They love God because they know what He’s done for them. They do their best to live a life pleasing to the same God they worshipped on Sunday, and the One they serve at work on Monday. One of life’s greatest thrills for me is to see someone serving and doing what they are gifted, called and empoweredYou to do. BeHighly it a doctor, teacher, mother, arebaggage Favoured, café owner,You pastor, handler, entrepreneur, are Highly Favoured, You Highly Favoured, machine operator, salesperson, evangelist, etc. Deeply Loved & Greatly Blessed You are are Highly Favoured, Deeply Loved & Blessed I enjoy seeing people the skills God has Deeply Lovedexercise & Greatly Greatly Blessed

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mP For BAY oF PLenTY Simon Bridges MP and Todd Muller MP will meet with constituents most Fridays in their electorate offices. Appointments necessary. Hon Simon Bridges MP Todd Muller MP A: 35A Third Avenue, Tauranga 3110 | P: 07 579 9016 A: 3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa | P: (07) 542 0505 E: taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz E: Todd.MullerMP@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Hon Simon Bridges (35A Third Avenue, Tauranga) and Todd Muller (3/9 Domain Road, Papamoa)

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National Certificate in Fitness (Foundation Skills) Level 2

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ENROL NOW! Courses starting in March Learn how to manage your own health and fitness goals and get a basic introduction to the fitness industry.

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Certificate in Forest Harvesting Operations (Cable logging or ground-based logging) Level 3

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accounting PS & R ACCOUNTING – Contact us for a free quote to have your Annual Accounts and Tax Returns completed. We have 16 years experience and are based at Mount Maunganui. Phone Peter 0221366012. Email trefusis@ihug.co.nz

arts & crafts TWO DAY GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP 20-21 March 10am - 4pm. This special workshop will introduce you to variety of techniques and the opportunity to create a variety of glass items. Call Mary or Lynn at Clay Art Studio in the Historical Village 07 571 3726. Opening hours 10 am to 4 pm. Tuesday to Saturday.

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child care AVAILABLE 24/7 in Hairini and Papamoa. WINZ subsidies and Oscar after school care, pick up and drop off neg. Ph Jenna 027 300 4134 or Lisa 027 758 5774

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

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cars for sale CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available. Ph 574 8533 today

for sale COLOURSTEEL SHED with sliding door. 1550cm wide x 1903cm long x 1930cm high, plywood ﬂoor, 4 months old, $900 Ph 544 9246

furniture removals MOVING LOCALLY? Truck with 2 men for hire. Competitive rates. Any size move. Free Quotes. Phone 027 348 1706

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efﬁcient, knowledgeable, highly qualiﬁed. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 HELPING HANDS Garden getting you down? It looks a mess, weeds winning the battle! The shrubs looking like a jungle! Or maybe your fence is looking tired and needs painting. For a good job done at affordable rates ph Mike 578 2445 LAWN MOWING covering all of Tauranga. Experienced contractor, reliable service. Ph Chris 549 0446 or 027 200 8578

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

housesitters TRUSTED FREE HOUSESITTERS available from 13 March - 25 April and 5 September - 29 September and 25 October - 21 December 2016. 15 years housesitting experience in Tauranga, excellent references. Ph 027 302 8328

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

lost & found FOUND KITTENS, various areas, various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found grey and white female cat, Parkvale area, Ref: 23409 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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trades & services ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

to rent AMERICAN-STYLE BARN cottage, rural, 2 bdrm, no garaging, no dogs, non smokers. Suit working couple. $310 per week. PH: 543 1516 a/hrs BED SITTER free standing, fully furnished. Has own toilet and shower in Welcome Bay. Free power and water. $190 per week. Suits one mature person. Ph 021 164 1682 ROOM WITH ENSUITE. Community setting, The Lakes. Suit mature lady. Share one other. $170 includes expenses. Ph 07 577 1211

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

Found ginger cat, Gate Pa area, Ref: 23433 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & ﬁbreglass trade qualiﬁed, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277

Found black male cat, Welcome Bay area, Ref: 23434 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052

Found four black and white puppies, Papamoa area, Ref: 23442, 23443, 23444, 23445 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

public notice ALL OWNERS IN MATAPIHI 1A3C2 Matapihi 1A3C2 and Section 1 Survey Ofﬁce Plan 59613. Notice to owners of Special Meeting. The Manurere Tamati PCRJ Whanau Trust, an owner in the above section of Māori land, wish to partition off their shareholding. An owners meeting will be held to seek owners’ feedback to this proposal. Details of the meeting are as follows: Date: Thursday 24th March 2016 Venue: Ngaitukarangi Conference Room, 19 Puwhariki Road, Matapihi. Time: 4.30pm. All owners are encouraged to attend. For further information or to obtain a proxy form, please contact Haines Ellison at the Ngai Tahu Māori Law Centre on 0800 626 745. FREEMASONRY, the chivalric order that guards the door with a drawn sword. A brother-hood of good men doing good things quietly. Join us, phone/text 027 918 9096 TAROT/CLAIRVOYANT For an accurate, detailed reading. 30 years experience. Leeza is now available in Tauranga. For an appointment phone 022 161 7396. VILLAGE RADIO ROTORUA RAFFLE. Drawn Sunday 21/02/16 by Bethlehem Lions at Village Markets. Winning ticket no 146 Thank you all for your support.

situations vacant HOME PRESCHOOL BILINGUAL CHILD CARE Family looks for experienced Spanish speaking nanny with certiﬁed experience on recreational, emotional and intellectual development of children. Flexibility on working hours and night shifts required. Ph 07 574 3730

ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 GRANITE BENCH TOPS rebuffed and resealed. Protect your investment! Good rates. Qualiﬁed tradesman, 30 years + exp. Ph 0204 0864 211 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 HANDY MAN CAN-DU. Bathroom Renovations, Decks and stairs, pergolas, small plastering and painting jobs, water blasting. Free quotes. Ian The Fix it Man. 45 years tradesman. noknoia@clear.net. nz 021 670 770 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER AVAILABLE NOW. Interior and exterior. Prompt & reliable. Excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 3071 PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting. Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERER Interior 30+years Skimming Walls, make good Ceilings, Walls, Cornice Cove, Plasterboard, Stopping. New Builds. Small Jobs. Free Quote. Contact Stan 021 130 2621

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SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & counselling. Need some direction? Confused, not sure where you’re heading? Readings, Healings and Counselling by experienced therapist. Ph Kerry 021 607 797 or 07 552 6768

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A business that cares The reason property owners should change to Karen Johnson Property Management to look after their investments is simple.

STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245

“I care,” says business owner Karen Johnson. “I do, and I don’t treat everybody the same. I treat everyone as individuals, which is huge because so many companies use a once-size-fit-all method.” Karen takes responsibility for a tenanting rental property very seriously – approaching the job with professionalism, dedication and great communication. “I work out what’s best not only for the owner but the tenant – I look at the whole picture and find a way forward that’s best for all involved.” “That’s the beauty of a boutique property management company. I answer my phone at whatever time of day or night, and I will deal with things as necessary. Karen Johnson Property Management offers full management service, a self-manage option, as well as other options.

TILER 30 years + experience, qualiﬁed in all aspects of tiling. Available now! Ph 0204 0864 211 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857 WINDOW CLEANING Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke. Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

transport DRIVING MISS DAISY – more than a taxi service! We will attend doctor’s appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours ”A A A” - HAWKES BAY WINERY & THE GENTLE ANNIE ROAD - Tour 2: - Treetops Luxury Lodge Luncheon. - Tour 3: Waiheke Island Escape. - Tour 4: - Bay of Islands & 90 Mile Beach - Tour 5: - Marlborough Sounds & High Country Station, plus many fun day trips, memorable holidays & entertaining shows. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team for more information and your Free Newsletter. Door to Door Service. Ph 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 JOIN NO.8 FULLY ESCORTED TOURS – (1 )April 11th 4 days Coastal Kaikoura Tour. (2)May 8th 5 days Rangitikei River Lodges. (3)May 15th 1 day Mary Poppins. (4)May 23rd 5 days Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Run. (5)May 31st 12 days Cruise Sydney to Tropical North Queensland. (6)June 23rd 2 days Grand Chateau. (7)Sept 26th 14 days Tasmania. (8)Sept 29th 4 days World of Wearable Arts. Book Now seats are limited - free Door to Door service & free 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

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