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It’s nearly November and time to again celebrate an ancient ritual – setting fire to stuff, scaring unsuspecting animals and generally behaving as complete idiots for one night of the year.

worthwhile ways to spend our time and energy. For goodness sake, we even have Sky TV. Even a laser light display would be a better option than blowing up millions of dollars of gunpowder and scaring the bejesus out of every living creature, and setting fire to their habitats. Go on, go ahead. Go out there and burn yourselves stupid. But please, can we make this year the last?

Some even manage to stretch it out, acting like pyromaniacs for weeks on end. Guy Fawkes, of course, is supposed to symbolise some sort of connection to a failed plot to blow up the English parliament. Really though, NZ parliament needs a rocket…for not banning this nonsense years ago. Spot the similarities... The same governments that have harped on about climate change and preach concern for health and safety, have blatantly, year on year, sanctioned the environmental vandalism and animal torture that occurs every Fifth of November, and usually drags on sporadically for weeks and months after. Above, Wombat. Ironically the same people who bleat on Right, Womball. about emissions, gun control, fossil fuels, the ozone layer and battery hen farming… Paranoia over Tasman will be among those on November 5 taking It’s not surprising that the Aussies, so part in pointless gunpowder emissions, daunted by the might of the All Blacks, using fireworks as lethal weapons and have resorted to silly name games in the creating fire hazards, polluting the lead up to the RWC final this weekend. atmosphere and inflicting terror onto any It seems the Aussies can’t bring themselves animal within earshot. to call the NZ rugby team ‘All Blacks’. Come people, this was 410 years ago, As part of some sort of childish mind on the other side of the world. It has no game, they’re running with ‘New Zealand’, relevance here or now. Get over it, make according to reports this week. 2015 the last year we bother with this That will play right into the hands of the outdated, dangerous ritual. All Blacks, I suspect. Maybe a few decades ago, when we Nothing like seeing paranoia in the feeble may have been minds of the opposition to spur them on! short of family The latest effort is the Telegraph labelling entertainment, the All Black captain Ritchetty Grub on its this seemed like a front page. Uh? good night out. Which brings us to the subject of team But along with names; if we’re going to sink to the levels of whaling, the Australian press. bullfighting We’ve always said the Aussie cricket team and slavery, should be called the Wombats. Guy Fawkes Which I guess means Chubby Cheika’s really needs rugby team should be the Womballs. retiring to the history Getting our own back files. These Here’s a bit of payback, from here on days there are we should refer to those teams as the so many more Wombats and the Womballs. That would

be entertaining and serve a bit of justice. Although after the weekend, their rugby team may also be known simply as “the losers”. Failing that, we could take a leaf out of Rabbits reader Bruce’s book and do as he suggests: “If for some reason you feel a great urge to sing along with the Aussie National Anthem on Sunday morning, I highly recommend this new, improved (more honest!) version:

Australians all let us despair For we are but a joke. Our seas are full of sharks and rays Our skies are full of smoke. Our land has none of nature’s gifts ‘It’s not fit for man or beast. Our sole redeeming factor is Our neighbours to the East!” Either way, at the end of the tournament, the biggest joke really is not either NZ or Aussie, no matter the outcome of this weekend’s final. It’s the English.

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This information was shared with us, from persistent reader Chris: The teacher asked the class to write down the type of work their daddies did. The children, very excitedly scribbled their answers. One by one the teacher asked each child to stand and describe the job. There was much fun and laughter, apart from little Tommy. “Tommy, why do you look so sad?” asked teacher. Tommy slowly rose to his feet and replied: “My dad is a stripper in a gay bar.” The other children remained silent, as Tommy continued. “Sometimes he doesn’t come home and my mummy sits crying. Sometimes, he sells his body for other men’s pleasure.” There were gasps around the classroom. The teacher acted quickly and dismissed the rest of class, telling them to go play. She walked up to Tommy and asked “Is all that true, Tommy?” “No, not at all, Miss. He really plays rugby for England, but I was too embarrassed to say.” Send abuse to: brian@thesun.co.nz More punishment: ‘like’ Rogers Rabbits, Facebook

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Australia is all class. Fatso the Fat-Arsed Wombat was the unofficial mascot for the Summer Olympics in Sydney, 2000. He proved to be more popular than the official mascots. You beauty.

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MP’s focus on ‘insidious’ issue In town: Labour Police and Corrections spokesperson Kelvin Davis. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

The Bay of Plenty has the dark and unenviable distinction of having all but the worst incidence of reported domestic violence in the country. It sits uncomfortably right up there behind South Auckland – an area that’s socio-economically disadvantaged, rough and tough. “It’s certainly a big issue,” says MP Kelvin Davis, Labour’s spokesman for Police and Corrections, who was in town this week. He’d just emerged from discussions with Western Bay of Plenty Police area commander Inspector Clifford Paxton, who confirmed to him that domestic violence leads the region’s statistics in terms of violent crime. “It’s a real blight,” says the MP.

To illustrate his point, the Labour Party put up parliamentary library provided statistics for all Bay of Plenty, and it makes disturbing reading. There were 2,880 cases of family violence in the region last year, including 772 crimes against women and 361 against children. They expect the figures to rise further this year. The statistics are second only in severity to Counties Manukau which takes in South Auckland. There were 4,219 cases of family violence there including 908 against women and 654 against children. “So we have a real problem but it’s a problem everywhere,” says Kelvin Davis. “That’s right,” says Tauranga MP Simon Bridges. “Sadly, as a former crown prosecutor who dealt with a lot of domestic violence cases throughout the Bay, this doesn’t surprise me.” “I wish I had an answer,” says

Kelvin Davis. “But one thing I have realised is that sexual violence and family violence are non socioeconomic, are not ethnic peculiar and are right across the whole spectrum of New Zealand.” But is Tauranga aware domestic violence is so prevalent in the region? Kelvin says some sectors of society can hide it better. “They have more money and better lawyers to defend and hide. They don’t make it go away but they can hide it.” He compares it to his own constituency of Te Tai Tokerau. “When my people lose it, they lose it big time and it’s out there and it’s seen.”MP Simon Bridges doesn’t disagree. “Sadly it’s the insidious, persistent and pernicious nature of domestic violence which almost by definition happens indoors and out of sight.” Read this article in full at www.sunlive.co.nz Hunter Wells

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Tauranga man falls to his death Police have confirmed that the man who died after falling from a building in Hamilton was Tauranga man Jamie Thomas Strahan. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the 41-year-old’s death on Tuesday morning, says Senior Sergeant Juliet Burgess. “This matter has now been reported to the Coroner,” confirms Juliet. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Anglesea and Ward streets at around 8am.

Dambuster honoured in Te Kuiti Late Dambuster pilot and Tauranga resident Les Munro will have a centre in Te Kuiti renamed in his honour. Waitomo District Council voted to adopt new signage for the Waitomo Cultural and Arts Centre, which will become the Les Munro Centre. Munro died in Tauranga Hospital on August 4 this year, at age 96. He was the last remaining veteran who flew in the World War II Dambuster raids with the RAF 617 Squadron.

Lights to replace roundabout Tauranga City Council have confirmed that the Cameron Road/Chadwick Road roundabout in Greerton will be replaced with traffic lights next year. The lights are part of general safety works planned to improve traffic flows and make the intersection safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Information about the project will be on display next week, from November 2-7, at Greerton Library. The public is also invited to discuss the plans with council’s transportation staff at the next Community Connections meeting on November 10 (7pm) at the Greerton RSA Club on Cameron Road.

Meth-head’s threat to kill A Tauranga mother has a text from a friend to thank for saving her life after a man high on methamphetamine broke into her house and threatened to kill her. The Welcome Bay woman, who doesn’t want to be identified, feared for her own life as well as that of her two-year-old daughter, when the man broke into their home at around 10pm on Saturday night. “He tried to get in the room and said: ‘I’m with the Illuminati, I’ve been sent here to kill you, I’m going to kill you’,” explains the woman. “The police arrived and, from what I have been told, it took two taser shots to get him to stop. “He was bleeding profusely because there was blood all through our house. He must have cut himself on the double glazing window when he climbed through the spare room window.”

SunLive Comment of the Week After Tauranga City Council revealed that the Cameron Road/Chadwick Road roundabout in Greerton will be replaced with traffic lights next year, commenter wannabeme said: “I can’t believe the decisions that are being made around Tauranga. Sitting in lines of traffic waiting for lights to change doesn’t appeal to me. Greerton is a quaint little shopping centre, leave it alone.”

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Peter Otway with a picture of husky pups Ursa and Virgo.

Seven of the small group of people who worked in Antarctica with sled dogs will be at No 1 The Strand on November 12 for the launching of Peter Otway’s book ‘It’s a dog’s life in Antarctica’. The book is transcribed from a diary he kept for family and friends while engaged in the mission of surveying the 2000km-long Transantarctic Mountain range in the early 1960s. Peter’s first trip to the ice was in 1960 for a 16-month summer-winter-summer tour. He soon realised that while he was a surveyor in theory he was a dog handler in practice. The trips away from Scott Base were all by dog sled. One sled, one tent, two men and nine dogs in two teams of four, and a lead dog. At that stage there were about 50 dogs at Scott Base. The away teams, the surveyors and geologists, were the ones tasked with looking after the dogs, feeding them, raising the puppies and training them as sled dogs. The dog teams were considered more reliable than the machinery then available, says Peter. But the dogs had their own quirks. “They would lick you to death, but towards each other they could be quite ferocious. They have a real established pecking order.” A keen photographer, the diary entries that make up

most of the text, are illustrated with Peter’s photos of life in and around Scott Base only a few years after it was first established in 1957. The mapping mission was largely during a seven-year period and he recalls the dogs were being phased out by the end of 1964. Peter’s story lights up a little known slice of NZ Antarctic history, and may have remained unknown, if it wasn’t for climber George Lowe’s ‘Letters From Everest’. Peter kept a

diary for family and friends when he was out on the ice and was inspired to publish his own work after reading George’s account of the 1953 Everest expedition. The book launch starts at 5pm on November 12, and is open to the public. Autographed copies of ‘It’s a Dog’s Life in Antarctica’ will be on sale. He’s asking those intending to show up to RSVP to otway1@xtra.co.nz Andrew Campbell

Insect inspector: Bringing new bugs to the Bay Let’s imagine Brad Pitt is playing a role of a senior biosecurity officer who is charged with releasing an alien into the community to devour and destroy everything in its path. It may seem a bit far-fetched, or is it? Shane Grayling is a senior biosecurity officer for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. It’s a job he’s been doing for about three-and-a-half years. He takes his job seriously, Shane helps to introduce new species to the environment, to aid in the eradication of plants or insects which have a detrimental effect on the environment or the community.

Senior biosecurity officer Shane Grayling at work releasing the privet lace bug and a close up of the bug. Currently, Shane is working on the release of the privet lace bug (Leptoypha hospital) a new privet-eating insect. The bug has been released at a trial site in Bethlehem, in an effort to improve control of the unpopular pest plant. Shane says he is excited about the release of the bug, but it will be a few years before they’ll know how effective the insect will be for controlling privet. “A lot of people blame privet for their allergic reactions, so it’s great to have a potential new control option. Both the nymphs and adult privet

lace bugs feed by piercing and sucking on privet leaves, causing dieback in the branch tips.” He says weather conditions, predator insects and a range of other variables can affect how well a new biological control agent establishes, reproduces and feeds. “It’s only by trialling it in the field that we’ll see what situations it can perform best in. We won’t be distributing the privet lace bug more widely until we’ve seen how well it works and built up enough stock at the trial sites,” Shane says. Greg Taipari

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Story behind a licence plate He’s the Imelda Marcos of 20th Avenue. He owns more than 100 pairs of shoes and 40 handbags. Isn’t that indulgent, even for a man who’s dressed as a woman for 15 years?

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Motorists have even stopped to take photos of his parked car. “But I have only had lots of nice positive reaction.” No hostility, no homophobia? “Surprisingly not! Everyone thinks it’s great. Usually they cheer when they see it.” Perhaps we are the inclusive, tolerant, supportive and understanding city after all? “Attitudes have certainly changed,” explains Peter. But it does beg the question: Why use a number plate to declare your sexuality to the world? “We entered a radio competition in 1997.” ‘We’ being Peter and two of his three kids, aged 10 and 11 at the time. “The first day we won some Calvin Klein smellies and the next day they rang back to tell us we had won the big prize – $1500 worth of stuff.” That included the personalised number plate. “So the kids and I sat down to work out a name. It was simple. I was gay and I was a dad. So GAYDAD.” The kids had grown up with a gay dad so everyone was happy and comfortable. But ‘GAYDAD’ tells only half Peter’s story. “Oh yes, I am a cross dresser as well.” But a full and frank delineation of who and what this man is probably wouldn’t have fitted a licence plate.

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Boogie bandits star at StarJam “I was born on Friday the 13th, Black Friday”. If that start wasn’t bad enough, things got worse. I was diagnosed with a heart murmur, I have developmental issues, autism and 11 levels of epilepsy. But, and it’s a big but, I have got rhythm. As Michael Jackson once said: “Everything living has a rhythm. Do you feel your music?” Well, I am living and I do feel the music, so I’m sure MJ must have must have been talking about me. I am eight-year-old Zyah McLennan of Bellevue. And as of last week I am a paid-up, ticket-holding, fully initiated Boogie Bandit, a Jammer. My ID stands proof: “StarJam, Zyah, Boogie Bandit.” There are about 12 Boogie Bandits at StarJam and last week we got down and danced because that’s what we like to do. But until now there hasn’t been outlet in Tauranga for our talents. Sure, we can stand in the living room and crank up ‘Pops for Tots’, but music, rhythm and dance should be a shared experience. And Wednesday

night, for the first time in my eight years, I could share this with Ferguson and my new mate Alex, a couple of other newly inducted Boogie Bandits. We went to StarJam, and we danced and boogied, as Bandits do. Bruno Mars and ‘Uptown Funk’ while the guys ‘Wishy Washy’, which is kind of making like a window washer. You have to remember I didn’t even want to go to StarJam, but that behaviour comes with the territory really. And now I don’t want to quit. My Wednesday evenings are sorted. And if you asked me whether I would prefer to watch SpongeBob SquarePants on TV or go to StarJam, the answer is simple. I would watch a wee bit of TV and then go to StarJam. The grown-ups will tell you StarJam is an organisation that empowers young people with disabilities through music and performance. I will tell you that you don’t need a doctor’s certificate to get along and sing, dance, boogie and beat drums with a whole lot of kindred spirits. Zyah McLennan with a little help from reporter Hunter Wells

The ‘tradie’ who turned his hand to the Lord The one-time electrician is now in the service of a one-time carpenter. “Yeah,” says Don Moses, a ‘sparky’ in a previous life and now the newly installed Reverend at the Omokoroa Community Church. He can laugh about it: Don the electrician and Jesus the ‘chippy’. “Yes, we are all tradesmen in this together,” he laughs. And the name Moses – surely this is some marketing ploy to help fill the pews, to lift the profile? “I always say it’s simple proof that God has got a sense of humour.” The flippancy doesn’t end there because there’s also a spiritual tag team at play here. Yes, they got two for one when they employed the Reverend Don Moses. His wife Lynda is a newly ordained priest. “We work in partnership,” he

explains. “I occupy the office, I got the job, but Lynda is very much part of what takes place in the community.” It seems having a ticketed 2IC in his ministry is very handy indeed. A “blessing” now and certainly a “blessing” many years ago when the electrician who grew up on a South Canterbury farm decided “there was something more I was meant to do.” He was an electrician with faith and a lay-role in the church. But he “felt a calling specifically to go and get some theological training”. He gave up a comfortable income, pliers and wire strippers for privation and a Bible. “When I went to Bible College we had to fund our own way through.” They went from a pay packet to zip overnight, and most of what they ate was savings. There was the small, complicating matter of a newly born third child too. Read more at: theweekendsun. co.nz

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Tauranga fighters in mortal combat Fighters from Tauranga will join a record number of locals at this year’s Mortal Combat Kickboxing Fight Night on Saturday, November 7. Kathy Vega, Louise Patrick, Arden Morgan, Latoya Kohinga and Simon Trudgeon are going to the ball!

Every single contest on the 20-bout fight-card will feature a local fighter. Being one of the country’s largest and longest running tournaments, the

contest boasts a long history of hosting national titles and competitors from the likes of Queenstown, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Napier and Hastings. However, with the exception of the two Tokoroa clubs, this year’s annual event will be more of a Bay of Plenty championship tournament rather than the usual national fixture. Letitia Atkinson

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Having a ball Psychologists hypothesise that we wear many ‘masks’ in our everyday life, describing the various personalities we outwardly portray in our professional and private lives. But for some, the masks they wear are literal – such as the children in Starship Children’s Health hospital suffering from Batten Disease, who require an oxygen mask to breathe when their respiratory system fails. It’s fitting then that Briscoes and Rebel Sport Tauranga are asking the community to don their own masks in a Cure Kids Masquerade Ball, to fundraise and support those children living with Batten Disease. Cure Kids funds research into better treatments and cures for a wide range of childhood illnesses including still birth, childhood

cancers, rheumatic heart disease, asthma, mental health conditions and inherited heart conditions among many others. This year’s focus is Batten Disease, a rare, fatal autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder that begins in childhood. This year’s Masquerade Ball is the second for Briscoes and Rebel Sport, which have been Key partners with Cure Kids since 2004, and began as a simple ‘thank you’ to staff. But when organisers realised there was an opportunity to further their fundraising efforts, something the staff were keen to be a part of, they have opened the event out to the public. Co-organiser and musician James Bos has recently experienced how hard it is being a parent of a sick child – the best friend of his sevenyear-old son Cooper has cancer and was recently in Starship for treatment. James says it’s heart-breaking

to witness. “His mate can’t leave the house because he has very little immune system. It makes me sad thinking about it. It’s easy to be a warrior and say, ‘We’ll do this event’, and not have any first or second hand experiences.” “Luckily, I don’t think Cooper fully understands why his friend can’t come out and play – and I’m glad it’s that simplified.” The Masquerade Ball will feature entertainment from three local bands, Eclipse, Tuner and IcefireX, as well as an Arabian dance performance. Held Saturday, November 7, 7pm, at Mauao Performing Arts Centre, this is an R18 event. Come dressed to the nines, wearing your best mask. Tickets are $35 (includes supper) available from Briscoes and Rebel Sport Tauranga and Mauao Performing Arts Centre.

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also a new fridge and washing machine.” They boast things that most of us take for granted. Dave says he has also kicked his habit. He grew his own tobacco but has given up, hopefully. He’s also on the brink of some forestry qualifications. “My tutor tells me he can’t teach me anything more about a chainsaw,” brags Dave. There are also other signs that things are picking up. Little Alyisha is nowhere to be seen. She’s now at preschool and loving it. That gives Mum time to work on her introductory course in social work. The time might not be far away when this couple are not welfare dependent. Dave’s got his eye on a 10m2 patch of lawn at the bottom of the property. “That’s a garden.” And there’s the faith. On Sunday mornings the Short family head to a ramshackle hall at the bottom of Elizabeth Street where Pastor Jade Stephen is mending damaged souls. Dave thanks The Weekend Sun for getting involved. “We were told six months to a year for a state house. “Things certainly moved quicker.” Hunter Wells

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When love turns sour The boys are back and ready to rock For the first time in 20 years iconic Kiwi rock band Knightshade will perform their first Bay of Plenty gig in November. The soon-to-be-renamed Mauao Performing Arts Centre will play host to Knightshade and Black Sabbath tribute band Sabbatage on Friday, November 6. Knightshade are guitarists Rik Bernards and Craig Pollock, bassist Neil McDonald, drummer Scott Williams, keyboardist

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The Weekend Sun has one double pass to the show to give away to one lucky reader who can tell us how many vocalists Knightshade has had? Enter online at www.sunlive. co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Entries close Wednesday, David Tauranga November 4.

Indian business student Nishant Chaudhary takes a photo for the When Love Turns Sour competition on November 20. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

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Last chance for festival The best mountain films from New Zealand and throughout the world will screen at the Tauranga Art Gallery this weekend. The second showing of The New Zealand Mountain Film Festival is at the gallery this Saturday, from 7pm. Due to last year’s success, co-organisers Shem Banbury and Richard Watson have extended the screening across two nights, with the first showing taking place last night. Richard says this year’s showcase film is ‘Myanmar:

Bridges to Change,’ which follows seven climbers and their pursuit to be the first to climb Southeast Asia’s highest peak – Gamlang Razi – in 2013. “Other movies include extreme kayaking featuring locally based paddlers Sam Sutton and Jarod Meehan, plus an inspiring story about a one legged skier named Vasu Sojitra,” says Richard. “There’s also some extreme skiing, mountain biking and wing suit flying, so this year’s event will again look to inspire people’s next great adventure.” The 2015 NZ Mountain Film Festival will screen at the Tauranga Art Gallery on Saturday, October 31, from 7pm-9.30pm. Tickets cost $20 and are available online at: www.mountainfilmfestival-tauranga.nz

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The 2015 Mountain Film Festival returns to the Tauranga Art Gallery on Thursday, October 29, and Saturday, October 31.

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Family dress to impress When it comes to dressing up, the de Wild family take it so seriously they have been crowned 2015 Cosplay Cup winners at this year’s Armageddon Expo. Rozanne and Paul de Wild in their costumes which won them the Cosplay Cup. We had to order the scale mail and put it all together. So you make everything.” The family won the right to go to the Auckland The Tauranga family returned home from Auckland show for the chance to win the overall prize after proud of their efforts in the Cosplay competition. In winning the Cosplay competition at the Wellington Cosplay, individuals or teams dress up as characters Armageddon Expo earlier this year. from TV shows or movies. Rozanne, her husband It was a surprise moment when the family were Paul and their son Stephen and daughter Kali named overall winners, Rozanne says. transformed into characters from the TV series “We were expecting Warren from Christchurch to ‘Game of Thrones’. get it. He was a very amazing talented young man. Rozanne, who dressed like Queen Cersei says the “He put together an amazing rocket costume from family spent hours putting their costumes together. the film Guardians of the Galaxy…I was actually “When you’re looking at Cosplay there are so many turning to congratulate him as they said it and then different elements to it. I mean you’ve got make up, they said our name.” you’ve got clothing and you’ve got how you make Plans are already afoot for next year’s Armageddon different props.” Expo however, the family have decided not to She says the family started planning their costumes compete in the Cosplay Cup. in August last year. “We’re really happy to have gotten that “My husband’s Jamie Lannister armour is a full suit acknowledgement for our efforts. But we won’t be of armour. We actually made a mannequin of his competing next year…because we want to see others body shape which we built that suit of armour on. come through.”

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Lighting up both the skies and the track

Metal Man Recyclers Baypark Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon.

It’s only the second week back for Metal Man Recyclers Baypark Family Speedway’s 2015/2016 race season and promoter Bernie Gillon is driving for a bigger and better term than last year, with more cars booked for the track. This Saturday’s racing is no exception, with the Belvedere Group Fireworks Extravaganza set to light up the skies and the track. Bernie says the race programme for October 31 includes sprint cars, super saloons, saloon cars, stock cars, mini stocks and golden oldies, with a giant fireworks display to round up the night. “There’s $20,000 worth of fireworks going up and pretty much everyone agrees that it’s the best

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Pool fence audit seeks gaps Tauranga City Council is preparing the ground for a governmentimposed requirement to begin five-yearly inspections of swimming pool fences in the city. There are about 4000 private pools in Tauranga, and a recently conducted audit indicates that it will be the older pools built before the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, that are inspected first. The audit report was included in the confidential section of this week’s Finance and Risk Committee report, and made public after the meeting. The internal audit states the private swimming pools, which have recently been through the building consent process, can be considered to be at low risk of noncompliance with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act. Compliance with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act is a requirement when obtaining building consent for a pool. The council is taking the action because

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“I found what appears to be two interesting trends,” says Terry. “One trend observed is that those building consent applications for a swimming pool and pool fence only, which were accompanied by detailed information from a specialist pool installation company, more often than not fell into the good category of information provided.” Where the pool application related to a more complex consent, such as a new house or significant alterations, the information on the pool and fencing was often considered poor. “Typically I found statements such as ‘Selected 1200mm high pool fence and self-closing gate with 1.5m high pool lock’ on site plans submitted with the building consent application,” says Terry. “I can only assume it is statements such as this that TCC has relied on to grant consent given the absence of detailed pool fence information.”

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Stork landing in Plaza carpark How many carparks is too many carparks, or not enough carparks? It seems 15 is the threshold when people, especially young mums with prams and babies, get annoyed, exasperated and start complaining. It began with Astra Barton sharing a casual observation on the local Papamoa Link Facebook page. “Is it just me?” asked

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available for the health and wellbeing of the community. Regional Emergency Service providers will also be in attendance, along with food, stalls and entertainment throughout the day. Papamoa Family Services, local service providers, and the Hartford Ave community look forward to the opportunity to bring the Hartford Ave and Papamoa community the Health and Wellbeing Expo on October 31.

Anglican Care Waiapu Papamoa Family Services and the Hartford Ave Community, in conjunction with other local service providers, invite the Papamoa community to a Health and Wellbeing Expo this weekend. The expo is at Hartford Ave Park, Papamoa, from 11am-2pm on Saturday, October 31. This is a great opportunity for the public to come along and learn more about the range of local services that are

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experience issues around blood sugar imbalances? Do you love lashing out with deep fried foods once a week but want to avoid the fat? We all have different metabolic rates, energy use and diet intake so we need a plan that embraces and reflects our individuality. Fortunately, Good Health has a comprehensive range of products that can help you on your weight management journey. So come in and talk to us to find out which Good Health products will suit your journey.

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Papamoa gets set for Santa The countdown is on to Christmas and the second annual Papamoa Santa Parade. With a “Fluoro” theme for this year’s Santa Parade on Sunday 22 November and a list of entries that is already rivalling last year’s epic event, Papamoa is set to “GLOW”. Entries for the parade close this week to ensure all the background organising can accommodate an expanding list of local community groups and businesses entering into the Christmas Parade fun. Plans for the party at the end of the parade, at Papamoa Plaza, now include thousands of dollars of give-aways, bands and of course Santa will be there for those early requests before taking up residence at Papamoa Plaza from 1 – 23 December. See you all there! Papamoa Plaza is coming together as the construction reaches fever pitch in a last push

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to have this year’s works done by early December. The new tiles are spectacular, the façade is awesome and the new retailers will be opening during December. Lots of exciting new retailers are planned for 2016 including the opening of the new Food Court in September 2016. There is still an enormous amount of work to go – but, Papamoa Plaza will be sparkling for Christmas with free

Santa photos, free gift wrapping and a free gift from Santa – with no conditions, Papamoa Plaza will be the ideal place to go for your Christmas shopping. Papamoa College celebrates the

first full year with a complete compliment of year groups (Years 7 to 13) and of course the wildly successful “Grease” production. There are many highlights being celebrated towards the year end, and more importantly the year concludes with NCEA exams. Please support our students strive for academic success and continue the outstanding work done by our College and the local students. Community, growth and celebrating successes – this is why we love being here!

Medical centre makes the move Palm Springs Medical Centre would like to warmly welcome everyone to their new surgery Papamoa Beach Family Practice from Monday, November 9.

outside parking for 70 cars and access from both sides of the building. The friendly team invite you to make the new move with them. “We are sure you will be as delighted as we are when you come in and see our new building and the extra facilities we can now offer,” says the team. “Your health and wellbeing are paramount to us all and we will continue to ensure an excellent and caring partnership.” For your convenience, the existing 07 542 1104 phone number will remain the same.

The new surgery at 5 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa, has been purpose built with their patients’ care a top priority. The team of doctors at the new medical centre include Dr Vishad Chathury, Dr Tessa Stewart, Dr Maryke Griessel, Dr William Moss, Dr Keith Monnington and Dr Yen Chen who will be joining in December. Papamoa Beach Family Practice nurses are Beth Langton, Gael Hancock, Sarah Gilbertson, Kate Kirkaldy and Linda Capes, with healthcare assistant Manjot Kaur assisting their nursing team. Robynne Klatt is the practice manager and reception is staffed by Jude Storrie, Sharon Bass and Judy Clark. The new purpose-built practice will have more doctor and nurse consulting rooms, separate acute triage cubicles, an acute accident room, as well as a minor surgery room. Papamoa Beach Family Practice manager Robynne For the added comfort of their patients, the medical Klatt, Dr Vishad Chathury, practice nurse Linda centre will have a larger seated waiting area, with Capes and Dr Maryke Griessel.

Your friendly local Doctors are now even more local! On the 9th of November Palm Springs Medical Centre are moving to our new premises as Papamoa Beach Family Practice, on Golden Sands Drive. Our new location is fit as a fiddle, all the better to help you!

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Let’s talk with our loved ones “What matters to you, not what’s the matter with you?” This is the catch phrase for The Conversation Project which is promoting the notion that we need to talk with our loved ones about their wishes for end of life care, even if they are currently well and able. We don’t talk about death in our society. In fact, many people simply avoid conversations about death completely. Being one of the only inevitable things in life, death is often a taboo subject even when it is impending. It’s not easy talking about how someone you love wants the end of their life to be. But it’s one of the most important conversations you could have. The idea goes beyond power-ofattorney and is more about talking to your loved ones about what they want for end-of-life care, living in advanced age and treatments for conditions. The Conversation Project supports a shift from not talking about dying,

to talking about it. This kind of conversation is made for the kitchen table as opposed to the intensive care unit and gives decision making over to the person, at a time when they are actually able to make decisions. Talking these things through ensures that families who are confronted with making difficult decisions about the care or treatment of a loved one in unexpected circumstances, know what their loved one wants. Initiating ‘the conversation’ can be daunting, even if you think it’s a great idea. It’s not typical dinner conversation is it? Find our more by visiting: conversationproject.org. Happy chatting!

Scary statistics: Recipes for dodging diabetes Create your healthy lifestyle

The statistics are scary enough. An estimated 240,000 New Zealanders, about 18 percent of the population, have been diagnosed with diabetes, mostly type 2. Add another 100,000 people who possibly have diabetes, but don’t know it. It is the largest and fastest growing health issue confronting NZ. And the alarming talk is that type 2 diabetes will overwhelm our health economy if immediate action isn’t taken. But what action? To start with, November has been designated World Diabetes Month to increase awareness. That’s awareness of facts including 70 percent of type 2 diabetes can be avoided by making healthy lifestyle choices. “Eating real food, drinking water and exercising most days of the week can reduce the risk of becoming part of the pandemic,” says Debbie Cunliffe of Diabetes

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Help Tauranga. And in Tauranga, several events have been organised to highlight World Diabetes Month and to improve awareness. But it will be packed into just one week. On November 11, at Café 10th Ave, the “Take a Break” event recognises people living with diabetes and people who can’t take a break from their disease. “There’ll be a discussion about developments in the management of diabetes, like Insujet, a needle-free insulin administration” says Debbie. The pressure device squirts a fine stream of insulin through the skin. They’ll also discuss SmartLog2, a diabetes management software programme. The same day, at John’s Photopharmacy and Bongards Unichem Pharmacy, there will be free checks of CareSens blood glucose meters. On November 14 Diabetes Help Tauranga, MasterChef contestant Hayley Bilton and other local health and exercise specialists will be at Bayfair Shopping Centre teaching us how to dodge diabetes. Although 80 percent of diabetes is type 2, type 1 is on the increase in the under five age group. To recognise the difficulties that living with type one can have on the lives of children, an art competition is being held for type 1 sufferers aged under 18. For more details, call Diabetes Help Tauranga INFO line (07) 571 3422. On November 16 diabetes nurse practitioner Isabel Raiman will be presented with the blue International Diabetes Federation badge to acknowledge the work of diabetes nurses at Tauranga Hospital.

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‘A gentleman will walk, but not run’ By the time this fine paper is out, I’ll be three weeks in to my 10-week fitness camp – clearly no time for a lecture on the benefits of training well and eating your greens, but not a bad moment to look back at a few things I’ve learned so far.

I’m not a runner: This will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me, and my first few runs cemented what I already suspected. In the words of ‘Englishman in New York’ by my fellow Geordie Sting, “a gentleman will walk, but never run”. I’m that guy. I feel lighter on my feet: The most surprising aspect so far has been how quickly the initial chunk of weight dropped off. Though

LIFE Personal Fitness director Dawn Kiddie and me planking. definitely isn’t one of them. Group training is essential: While seasoned fitness freaks get ‘in the zone’ as they glide up the Mount, for a beginner like me the group sessions are crucial. The level of support from the team has helped immeasurably as I’ve hacked and wheezed my way through the first three weeks. For more information on LIFE Personal Fitness, visit: www.yourlife.co.nz

perhaps not noticeable to the naked eye, the simple fact that I feel lighter is a huge plus. I don’t even mind that my trousers don’t fit me anymore. I don’t like broccoli: I get the whole ‘superfood’ label that’s bestowed on this particular veg, but there’s not an ounce of me that finds these bonsai trees appealing. Our brief relationship was over before it really began, and for all the vegetables I do like, broccoli

Stressed out: Time to unwind your body and soul How do we define stress? Stress is any change where you need to adapt and, if left unmanaged, can have an accumulative effect that may lead to physical, mental and emotional illnesses. Symptoms include insomnia, worry, high blood pressure, headaches, exhaustion, painful joints or stomach problems such as indigestion and GERD. Babies may show signs of stress/distress including colic. Workplace stress may see productivity drop and employees taking more sick days to cope. Did you know that the first major research on stress found that any problem can cause the thinking part of the brain (cerebral cortex) to send an alarm to your main switch in the brain responsible for the stress response (hypothalamus)? The hypothalamus then triggers your sympathetic nervous system to make some not-so sympathetic changes in your body, including heart rate, breathing rate, muscle

tension and blood pressure to rise. Bodi Wellness specialises in stress management and relaxation, in a private clinic by appointment, and offers non-manipulative therapy including

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Judging requires that you think yourself superior to the one you judge. -Wm Paul Young Most of us are guilty of judging some of the people we have met and many of the people we have never met. We may base our judgements on others’ appearance, actions and words, or in order to feel safe, to belong, or to raise ourselves above others. To help move from this place of judgement we could look at the opposite side of the coin to judgement...or apply compassion. From this perspective it’s possible to look at the other person and their needs, and gain understanding by seeing those same things through their eyes. If you would like to know more about coaching or supervision phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on 07 577 1200, or visit www.coachingtheattitude.co.nz

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Who cares for the kids? As parents, children are the most precious people in your life. Ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing is a top priority.

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But have you stopped to think who would look after your children if you were not here? Who would look after them day to day and make the important decisions in their lives? Many people put off making these decisions as it involves choosing one set of relatives over another, or selecting which of your friends you think would be the most suitable to be involved in your children’s long term care. But, even though it is a challenging decision, you are the best person to make that decision. Avoiding doing this could mean that the Court is placed in the position of deciding what is best for your children. There are several types of

guardian. Parents are automatically guardians, and the Court can appoint guardians as well. However, the most common situation is the appointment of a testamentary guardian, which is done through your Will. Guardianship is broader than just providing day to day care for your children. As well as indicating who you would want to have the day to day care of your children, it is also advisable to appoint at least two guardians who can be involved in the bigger decisions facing children, such as education, medical care and religion. On the death of the appointing parent, the testamentary guardian becomes a guardian either alone or with other guardians, until each child turns 18. Having representation from both sides of

the family is recommended. It is also important to consider how your finances would be managed to achieve the best possible outcome for your children. In your Will these people are called executors. Looking after children and managing money require different skill sets, so I recommend choosing different people as guardians and executors. If you don’t have a Will, or haven’t included guardianship in your Will, your lawyer can guide you through the process, giving you peace of mind that your children will be well cared for in any eventuality.

Teacher to child ratios: The numbers game There has been a lot of discussion in the media over the past few weeks about ‘factory farming’ and ‘crowd control’ in early childhood centres. Having worked in early childhood for 15 years in the capacity of teacher, manager and professional development advisor, I have visited many centres throughout the sector. In my experience the majority of privately owned centres are run by owners, managers and teachers with a genuine love for children with the desire to provide the best possible experience for them while they are in the care of the centre. There are three key indicators that contribute to quality in ECE centres – low teacher to child ratios, experienced qualified teachers, and the depth of

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Messy muddle for mudflat motorist A quick spin on the Te Puna mudflats came to a sticky end for an Auckland driver. The Toyota 4WD was being driven on the sand west of the Te Puna boat ramp, when it hit a patch of soft mud and became stuck on Sunday afternoon. Efforts by locals to help the driver extract his vehicle were fruitless. Even a local boat tractor was nearly bogged itself while offering assistance. The owners emptied their possessions and watched helplessly as the rising tide flooded the vehicle.The 4WD was not insured. It was removed by a tow company the next day at low tide. The BOP Regional Council website advises that vehicles may legally be driven on the intertidal areas of a beach, only for specific reasons. •Vehicles can drive on the foreshore (below spring high tide - the ‘wet’, firm sand part) for these activities:

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by advertisements for the vehicles being sold urgently with a relatively low price attached. After making contact with the fake seller, they transferred funds to an offshore bank account without even seeing the vehicles. The vehicles were to be transported from Dunedin, but the fake seller then requested more money for insurance. AA motoring advisor Cade Wilson says the two incidents highlight that there are duplicitous people willing to take advantage

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Celebrating 50 years at school Kaka Street Special School teacher Jo Crean with Elijah Klinkenberg, 6, teacher aide Annalitta Strickett with Madison Hickson, 5, and principal Barrie Wickens with Keaton Godsmark, 7.

Officially opened in 1965, Kaka Street Special School is celebrating 50 years this year with a new name and flair.

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Principal Barrie Wickens says since its opening, the school has expanded from a base school to six satellite classes with 81 students in the Bay of Plenty. “The idea of the satellite classes is that students get as much opportunity to integrate into mainstream classes as possible, while retaining a degree of independence in their satellite classes.” Kaka Street Special School also has specialist teachers and teacher aides in mainstream schools part time to help fellow teachers assist pupils with special needs in the classrooms. As of January 1, Kaka Street Special School will become Tauranga Special School. “We think the idea of changing the name after

50 years it’s time to allow the name to be more recognisable within the wider region,” says Barrie. Looking forward to the future, Barrie says the school has approached the Ministry of Education to ensure the school is promoted to the establishment board for a new school at The Lakes. “We’re also interested in approaching the Mount and Papamoa area to see if any schools there are interested in another primary satellite. The school encourages past, present and future pupils and families to enrol for the 50th reunion on Saturday, November 28. Celebrations begin at 9.30am, with a welcoming, opening ceremony and cutting of the cake. There will also be optional visits to the Tauranga Intermediate and Papamoa College satellite classes. To enrol, people can contact the school on 07 578 4424 or visit the office on 18th Ave.

Valuing, celebrating and embracing culture There’s an essence of equality and diversity at Fairhaven School in Te Puke. It’s a place where cultures are valued and celebrated. “Where dreams are nurtured, striving is encouraged, achievements are celebrated and kotahitanga [unity] valued,” reads a slogan on the school’s website. A multicultural school roll of European, Maori, Pasifika and Asian pupils – this school doesn’t discriminate, it accepts. It’s one of the reasons behind introducing a third Maori-medium immersion class in 2016 to cater for the increasing number of pupils wanting to enrol. Fairhaven School principal Paul Hunt says the 2016 Toitoi Manawa Classes offer an opportunity for parents who wish to have their children, Maori or non-Maori, have a higher level of te reo compared to mainstream classes. “We’re really trying to cater for the needs of the children that we have at our school.

immersion classes is to educate “We embrace the culture in our students in te reo Maori. school. We have close to 40 per “The purpose is to encourage cent te reo Maori children, so there a sense of family connection and was a desire to have a higher level belonging, inspire the children to of te reo Maori in the school.” succeed and be confident in who A selection process is involved they are and where they come due to the high number of pupils from, while promoting learning wanting to enrol. within a Maori context.” “Part of that is a commitment Zoe Hunter from the children and the parents to come in and be involved. We have some criteria, for example it might be if te reo Maori is being spoken or supported at home.” The classes follow a request from parents a few years ago, says Paul. “We’re just in the process of advertising for another teacher for the third class so we can have years 1-2, Toitoi Manawa pupils Marley Wirihana-Te Aute, 9, from Tapuika Waitaha, Tira 3-4, and 5-6.” Paul says the Hauraki, 6, from Tapuika, and Haarlem emphasis of the Maori Heybolm, 8, from Waitaha.

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Jason and Grace’s new pharmacy in Pyes Pa Jason Chooi and Grace Ling are opening the doors to the brand new Pyes Pa Pharmacy on November 2.

Pyes Pa Pharmacy owners and pharmacists Jason Chooi and Grace Ling.

The new pharmacy will provide pharmaceutical services, prescriptions, vitamins, gifts, baby and mother care products, medico and ADS robotic packaging, and safe disposal of unwanted medications. The friendly and approachable team of qualified pharmacists will also be on hand to offer free pharmacy advice. Owners Jason and Grace are graduates of Otago University, with degrees in pharmacy and also graduated with credit achievements in their degrees. After working two years in Hamilton, Jason and Grace moved to England for two years, where they worked at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital gaining invaluable experiences in a 700bed hospital. After returning from England,

the pair settled in New Zealand, where they were offered jobs in Hamilton and Tauranga. “We chose Tauranga for the sunnier, beach lifestyle,” says the pair. Jason managed a pharmacy in Te Puke, while Grace managed a pharmacy in Tauranga. After a few years of unsuccessfully trying to purchase a pharmacy business, the opportunity came up in Pyes Pa to open a brand new pharmacy. “We have embraced technology as an essential tool to help patients and customers in their understanding and compliance in regards to their medications,” says the pair. “That’s why we’ve invested in a brand new automated robotic packaging system that will free up time and provide a more accurate way of packaging the medications.” Grace and Jason encourage people to visit the new pharmacy at 83 Pyes Pa Road and say hello to the team for free advice and blood pressure checks. Opening hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Actions speak louder than words Age-Friendly City Strategy Goal 7, Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, sets out actions to ensure all outdoor spaces and buildings are accessible and encourage active use and enjoyment by older people. In particular action 7.9 states: To increase the diversity of recreational and physical activity opportunities at community centres and parks. It was recommended that Tauranga City Council Parks, Elders Forum, Sport BOP and YMCA, along with the community, consider the initiative of elder outdoor gyms or exercise stations. The main purpose was to encourage older people to participate in activity and/or exercise with consequent health and general well-being benefits and to engage older people in strengthening, balance exercise and socialisation. Submissions were put to TCC and approval was given for suitable land at Kulim Park on the proviso that the Elders Forum secured the full amount of the funding required to supply and install the selected equipment. Grants provided by TECT, Bay Trust and the Community Match Fund have made this first Seniors Exercise Station a reality. Sport BOP and BOP Polytechnic sport and recreation students are in full support and are willing to assist older people by providing fitness level programmes and

to research the physiological and social benefits. We all recognised there is a distinct lack of outdoor equipment and suitable exercise areas that are free to use, for people of all ages but especially the elderly in which they could gain physical strength and improve balance. Improved health and fitness, improved self-reliance and reduced dependency, increased individual and social connectivity and overall well-being of older people are some of the positives that come from engaging older people in outdoor activity. A further spin-off of having healthier people is the reduced number of hospital bed days, reduced costs of ACC claims and insurance company payouts made as a result of broken bones due to falls, the need for less medical or health visits because of improved body performance, body strength and general well-being. This is a great example of the community working together to ensure the success of Tauranga truly becoming an Age-Friendly City.

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Greenwood Park Metlifecare Retirement Village resident Paul Somerville and village manager Todd Jenkins with Paul’s motorhome. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

Residents with a sense of adventure can make the most of retired life at Greenwood Park Metlifecare Retirement Village by enjoying a hassle-free, lock-and-leave travelling lifestyle. Village manager Todd Jenkins says Greenwood Park is more of a lifestyle village catering for the active retiree, with plenty of space for caravan and boat facilities – something that’s very special to the village. Todd says village life allows residents to travel the New Zealand countryside at their leisure and “when the mood strikes them”. “If you want to hop in your caravan and go away for a week or three months, you can come

back and your house and garden is exactly the way you left it – and you know your house is going to be safe.” Todd says what also unique about the 42-acre village – which is something pretty special in itself – is the native bush trail following the Kaitemako Stream. “It’s a fantastic 20-minute walk for residents.” He says the village prides itself on keeping “green” recycling what they can, using compost and worm farms, with residents growing fresh vegetables in their own gardens. Promoting The Eden Alternative which aims to improve the lives of the elderly, Greenwood Park also features a tennis court and a petting zoo. Independently-owned Greenwood Park celebrates 30 years in February 2016.

Recognising our elders’ contributions Most New Zealanders value older people, recognising their contributions as family and community members, as well as in the work force. However, it is estimated between 17,000 and 25,000 older people in NZ are experiencing some sort of abuse and neglect each year – many at the hands of family members, according to Age Concern. Age Concern is New Zealand’s leading organisation providing services to abused older people. The organisation’s Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services work closely with older people and their families to resolve issues of abuse and ensure it does not reoccur. Age Concern also provides education regarding elder abuse and neglect in communities to educate people about the signs and effects of abuse to help prevent it from happening, and to challenge disrespectful attitudes towards older people. According to Age Concern, older people are less likely to be abused or neglected when they are wellinformed about their rights and prepared for physical, psychological, emotional, social and financial changes. Next month, Age

Concern Tauranga is holding two public meetings to raise awareness and work towards the prevention of elder abuse and neglect in the community. The public meetings are at Matua Bowling Club on November 2 and Mount Maunganui RSA on November 4, from 10am-11am. If you or an older person you know is being abused, Age Concern Tauranga encourages you to contact your nearest Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention Service. Age Concern Tauranga cover an area from Waihi Beach to Paengaroa, and can be contacted on 07 578 2856, or: eanptga@xtra.co.nz

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Pitching ideas to the Bay Some tickets are still available to Tauranga Startup Weekend, which promises to be an experience that can change the course of your life and be the most productive, fun, weekend yet.

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cities worldwide. At each one, in 54 hours, participants from all walks of life get an opportunity to launch a business idea with hands-on help from their local community. From Friday to Sunday, designers, developers, marketers, business owners,

investors, legal and accounts specialists all pitch in to bring and share their expertise freely. On Friday night, anyone is welcome to pitch an idea. Teams form up around the top ones (determined by popular vote) before everyone embarks on an exhilarating three-day frenzy of business model creation, customer validation, product development, coding, designing, and more. On Sunday evening, the weekend culminates with ‘pitch night’ in front of fellow participants, business leaders, friends and family all with a real

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Education isn’t ‘one size fits all’ Last week Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce released the 2015 Regional Economic Activity Report. The report is designed to identify potential areas of growth in each region. It noted that the Bay of Plenty has a range of opportunities in forestry and wood processing, horticulture and agriculture and also commented on the region’s abundant geothermal and water resources. I was particularly interested in the comment: “Growth in the Bay of Plenty economy will require higher levels of formal qualifications and skills in the population. There are opportunities to enable youth to continue with their education and find employment in the region.” While the number of 18-year-olds in the Bay obtaining a minimum of NCEA Level 2 is above the

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Family finances: Young people and tragedy I have read so many cases of young people – suffering cancer, life changing accidents that turn their lives into a future of uncertainty and hope.

Yet, no one has paid even a token gesture to consider what happens financially to a family when disaster strikes one of your own children. I am aware of a number of instances where one parent of caregiver cease to work in order to be with their son or daughter

to support and help them get through such a life changing event – and who wouldn’t? It is

Expanding the Tauranga Harbour Virtually everyone’s got an opinion about the plans to deepen the Tauranga Harbour to accommodate a generation of increasingly frequent larger ships.

In light of the worldwide move toward larger ships, the opportunity to accommodate such changes is crucial. We can have one of the best ports in Australasia which places the Bay of Plenty in a key position internationally for cargo transport and will bring massive benefits to our local economy. In the Bay we must safeguard our future through taking a hold of these opportunities. If we shortchange ourselves by keeping a shallow port, we will literally run aground by limiting who we can do business with.

I can appreciate some people have concerns regarding the process of dredging the harbour. The harbour, in fact, is regularly dredged as large amounts of sediment get deposited there by the tidal flows. The additional dredging required to deepen the harbour is unlikely to be significant in the context of what is already happening. Tauranga Port required a resource consent which considered the potential environmental and cultural impacts that deepening the harbour would have, and the Environmental Court weighed the pros and cons and approved it. Business interests and environmental and cultural concerns can be balanced, and this is an example of it. The Port of Tauranga is one key aspect in developing our regional presence worldwide and securing our future in a competitive world market.

Support for Bay mummies in business They’re called mumtreprenuers – mums in business, working from home, or simply juggling work, childcare and well… life.

Two Tauranga mums are finding ways to provide support for parents to not only find some time for themselves, but to specifically support mumtreprenuers. Mother-of-two Pauline Rowe has created Cup of Sugar – an online platform for parents to support each other with child minding so they can take time out for themselves in a way that is affordable, fair and safe. “Cup of Sugar is the first of its kind in New Zealand and aims to provide a platform for parents to not only be able to Tiffany Matthews and Pauline Rowe with baby ask for help in a structured fair Roxanna, 16-months-old.

way, but to not feel guilty about it. Tiffany Matthews is the founder of Healthy Wealthy Wonderful and collaborates with many mother entrepreneurs throughout NZ and North America. Through her community project ‘Blending the Motherload’, Tiffany’s aim is to create a community of women who share the care of their children through the use of Pauline’s Cup of Sugar programme, leaving mothers more free to take action in their business. The project starts November 1 at the Box Park Markets in Papamoa, open to any mother entrepreneur in the BOP. Mums will have the opportunity to network, listen to inspiring speakers who are blending the motherload and making it all work, and also have time out to relax. Zoe Hunter

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Friday 30 October 2015

Respect our ‘Mauao’

I am a Bay of Plenty local,When I decided to get active and fit I thought I would use my maunga (mountain) as inspiration. So this week I headed to Mauao and enjoyed a challenging climb to the summit. It was beautiful and the people I met along the way were friendly and encouraging. However when I saw people ignoring the signs and orange net barriers proclaiming ‘Track Closed’ and forging their way upward my success at reaching the top faded a little. Apart from their safety being potentially compromised, what damage could their careless feet be doing to such a sensitive spot of our mountain? Respect the mountain, preserve it for future generations, don’t ignore clearly posted signs. L Lamb, Tauranga

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In my opinion: ‘keeping Think it through face and avoiding publicity’

We see people advocating the amalgamation of Tauranga and Western Bay district councils but those who proposed such a idea have not though out the consequences of their actions.

To the Editor, I am writing re your article “Rona Versus Retirement Home” published the 9th October 2015. I am Rona Mason’s daughter and there would be no need to tell you how disgusted I am with the way Oceania Healthcare has treated my mother - evicting her from her home of seven years. Along with disgust there is also anger that Oceania Healthcare, to keep face and possibly to avoid bad publicity, offered my mother a “smaller villa” or as described in your article “a studio cottage - a much smaller, one bedroom unit”. Doesn’t sound too

bad, does it? But, let me clarify. My mother and I have viewed this so called ‘smaller villa’ and know it to be just a bedsit - one single room! And a room that is so small she would basically only fit in her bed and TV. It is smaller than most motel units that I have stayed in. My mother is not of the age or stage in life that she should be living in just a single room without many of her personal possessions. Oceania Healthcare have much to learn about the requirements, care and treatment of the elderly. B Hands, Tauranga

Sudden need for pandas? I totally support the opinions of A. Bourne in his letter last week. In criticising spending millions on an ineffectual flag referendum and leasing pandas John Key looks like he is indulging in his pet projects (pun intended). This ‘look’ seems to reflect a rather arrogant and superficial attitude to the people of New Zealand. For instance those who need treatments that NZ Health Service are not providing, even when Australia, the UK and other international health services are supplying these to their sick citizens. We seem to have an internationally second rate health service. What I would like to know is what budget can resource things like a seemingly sudden need for pandas? What slush fund can suddenly find millions of dollars? Not to mention the fund the actual cost of changing the flag which I imagine will be enormous. I also wonder where profits from making all the new flags will be go. Here in New Zealand? Probably not! Also exactly how much will board, lodging and hire of two Chinese citizens be? All pandas that are loaned from China are official Chinese citizens and can be taken back by the Chinese government at any time. I imagine that they will receive only the very best health care too! This government seem unable to rationally prioritise public money, according to the greatest need of New Zealanders, and need to be brought to account. L Ashley, Athenree

We know from the forced amalgamation in 1989 it destroyed the autonomy of towns and communities and resulted in increased costs to ratepayers and no benefits derived whatsoever. Borough Council staff and maintenance employees were laid off and extra staff were employed on exorbitant salaries to contract out work for infrastructure and other work that is necessary. Prior to 1989 local money was spent by local councils on local contractors and staff who lived in the towns. These people of the towns and rural areas knew what was best for them and decisions were based on that by the local elected representatives. If we look across the Tasman to our friends in Queensland where the people have said enough is enough the following towns have voted on demalgamation and back to the smaller Shires such as our old Borough Councils. For instance Noosa voted 81.4 %, Douglas 57.6 %, Livingstone 56.6%, Marreeba 57.6%. M Lally, Tauranga

NZ flag debate: Key says ‘it’s early days yet’ Hello the Sun Consistently over the last six months more than 60 per cent of the people New Zealander have stated they do not want a new flag and yet just this morning on TV I heard John Key answer this by say “It is early days yet.” Has he no ears, can he not read poll results. Obviously, he is determined to get his own way regarding this issue

with absolutely no consideration for what the majority of New Zealanders want. No doubt he will try and achieve his aims by throwing more money at the cause and rely on his media spin doctors to keep pushing the issue. M Hills, Bethlehem

Do you want a flag change? Yes or no? John Key’s insistence in pushing his dream of a flag change is dwindling with no faith in his select committee and their decisions. To except an amendment petition to include the red peak flag after submissions had closed and been rejected by the committee, is out of order and indicates no confidence in the committee. To refuse to acknowledge public opinion polls of 70% to 80% to include: ‘Do you want a flag change yes or no?’ shows he does not abide by public opinion or a majority decision and only shows his ignorance. Strength and solidarity can prevail. Join together

and start a nation wide petition on the following grounds. John’s acceptance of a 50,000 petition, is presentation to parliament for a change of law. To include it in the first referendum without first checking its authenticity. His failure to recognise polls between 70% and 80% to include do you want a flag change. Failure to answer questions and why urgent matters are always passed on party votes instead of confidence voting. A strong petition must be accepted with parliament stopping the flag saga with money over going to child poverty health and housing. K Allen, Katikati

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Skinny car parks and overflowing letterboxes

into the cycle lane and if the driver opens their door, then the cycle lane comes to a sudden bonecrunching end. Or the cyclist has to make a perilous manoeuvre into the traffic lane to avoid the door. Obviously the carparks are there for the benefit of businesses that line Cameron Road. But our cyclist friend suggests there maybe some safety issues to

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consider as well. Or are cyclists expendable? Barbed Wire A friend is learning the ways of Tauranga after tearing up his Auckland passport. After several uncomfortable encounters with the natives, who tend to pass the time of day on the street, he thought he would give it shot. He identified a surly looking individual obviously on his way to another unhappy day at work with people he didn’t like and in a world that didn’t agree with him. The friend eyeballed him, faked a smile and delivered him a: “Good morning”. The native grunted. Being nice works. Even more Barbed Wire It’s starting to feel like Passchendaele with all the barbed wire this week, but let’s get it off our chests. I have letterbox issues – after just two or three days it is so full of crap there is no room for real mail such as bills, courts summons,

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Barbed Wire Another reason not to cycle down Cameron Road into town. At 17th Avenue they have squeezed some parallel parks, a cycle lane and a couple of lanes of traffic into a space which can’t accommodate it. As you can see, a parked car spills over

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alimony demands or offensive unsigned letters or even my ‘Woman’s Day’. Seems delivery people simply don’t understand ‘no unsolicited material’ or ‘No advertising material.’ In fact, those signs seem to serve as an invitation to annoy me. Picture shows possibly two moderately

sized trees now confined in my letterbox. And still even more barbed wire Seems football players, soccer players, are simply not as committed as rugby players. While the All Blacks, according to Justin Marshall et al, have been

giving 110 percent all over the UK, striker Roy Krishna was only able to give 100 per cent in the memorable Phoenix win over the Brisbane Roar at the weekend. Yup, according to commentators Roy only gave ‘total commitment’ in another standout performance. Lift your game Roy.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg35

Detour ready to rumble Think your family’s complicated? Then come meet The Harveys – a family putting the ‘fun’ in ‘dysfunctional’.

“Aided by her French neighbour who is completely unhinged himself, it’s all utterly mad. But I know everyone in the audience is going to identify the characters with members of their own families!” Throw into the mix a crazy neighbour with a conspiracy theory for everything, plus an adorable but dim son in-law in love with one of Mary’s daughters but married to the other, and you’ve got yourself the most perfect Christmas disaster.

For their final show of 2015, Detour Theatre is proud to present ‘Twas the Fight before Christmas’ which is on stage from November 11-28. Penned by Tauranga playwright Devon Williamson, this uplifting comedy boasts an impressive David Tauranga cast of actor playing characters so outrageous you’ll be laughing in the aisles and feeling grateful for your own family. Director and actor Kim Williamson, who also plays the family’s matriarch Mary Harvey, says the show follows the long-suffering mother’s The Weekend Sun has a double attempts to “take Christmas back”. passes each for two lucky readers “Mary’s two delightfully horrible who can tell us the name of the longdaughters have been ruining suffering mother? Visit our competition Christmas section to enter. ever since her husband died,” explains ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas’ Detour Theatre’s latest is on stage at Detour Theatre from Kim. “She’s so desperate to take show ‘Twas the Fight Before November 11-28. Tickets available over control of her family Mary embarks the counter at Baycourt or online at Christmas’ is on stage on the most hysterical programme of www.ticketdirect.co.nz. this November. mind games imaginable.

‘Funky and accessible’ jazz on show ‘accessible jazz’ performed in distinctive Nairobi Trio Nairobi Trio is undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s best jazz acts, having garnered fans and acclaim from style. This four-man trio are consummate musicians around the world. and performers. They read each other instinctively, Since their inception in 1989 they have regularly interspersing elongated and improvised arrangements toured throughout the world, appearing at major of standards such as ‘Mac the Knife’, ‘Smile’ and festivals in New Zealand, ‘Georgia On My the UK, Europe, Mind’ to name a few, Australia and Asia. says Nicole. They play funky If you haven’t jazz, are loved for their experienced Nairobi jauntiness and diversity, Trio magic, then make often displayed through sure you come along their own compositions and have them cast and their contemporary their spell over you. interpretation of jazz Nairobi Trio performs at standards. Tauranga Citz Club on Nicole Stagg from the Sunday, November 8, Entertainers Club likes from 5pm. Entry is $10. Nairobi Trio performs this Sunday. to describe it as very Everyone is welcome.

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‘Fabulous’ quartet of Tongan tenors The warm sounds of Samoan baritones and Tongan tenors will echo through Tauranga’s Holy Trinity Church this month.

They’ll be joined by musical director and pianist Claire Caldwell, who is also the accompanist for Sol3 Mio. Claire says Operanesia are of “equal gorgeousness and really gifted and talented performers” who will deliver a diverse programme that will feature the classics, barbershop, opera, Polynesian medleys, Waipuna Hospice presents Operanesia – four contemporary songs and more. classically trained Auckland singers whose voices HARD Trish adds that tickets are selling well and this are sure to amaze when they hit the stage on is a chance for people to hear some new and November 27. 7 exciting talent right here in Tauranga. Operanesia will perform in Operanesia are Samoan baritones Joel Amosa “They are remarkable young singers and this is Tauranga on November 27. and Benson Wilson, and Tongan tenors Kalauni one concert you won’t want to miss.” Pouvalu and Taunoa (Noah) Filimoehal. Waipuna Hospice presents Operanesia at Holy Trinity Church on Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae says they’re Friday, November 27, from 8pm. hugely excited to present this quartet of fabulous singers. Tickets cost $40 for adults or $25 for students and are available 2 “We’re absolutely excited to be presenting Operanesia, we think from Waipuna Hospice, Hospice Shops in Tauranga, the Mount it’s going to be a fantastic concert,” she says. “Like the Sol3 Mio 3 and Te Puke, Holy Trinity Church, or online: boys, they perform quite a mix and range of numbers, and just HARD No.1804 David Tauranga 1 www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz effortlessly flow from the more formal to the more casual.”

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Making a musical mark: Tim Julian’s Southern Utopia

He is a keyboard and bass player. But that’s not his main contribution to music in the Bay. The thing that has left a lasting musical mark on the area is that Tim runs and owns The Colour Field Studio in Welcome Bay. Over the past 15 years a steady stream of musicians and bands have passed through his doors and he has recorded Tim Julian. countless songs and albums in almost every musical style imaginable. When Tim arrived from Tokoroa in 1998 he set up in a spare bedroom. He had basic gear and the plan was to finish recording an album he had started a decade earlier with a friend back in Tokoroa, to be called Southern Utopia. It’s taken a while... The first person Tim “officially” recorded was Vicky Loach and her band Moss from Auckland. But his first significant recording came after attending the Bay of Plenty Music Awards (when such things existed) and hearing Marion Arts sing. “I want to record her”, Tim thought, and that’s just how it worked out. A year later Marion was completing her remarkable “Songs of the Rings” album at Tim’s studio. Since then he has recorded blues for Grant Haua, country for June Armstrong, jazz for Woody Woodhouse, and a string of fantastic rhythm ‘n’ blues CDs with Brilleaux, as well as albums for Colleen Gibson, Leilani, Toner, Nine Mile Stone, Jamie Strange, Bonjour Swing, The Remarkables and Liz Robinson. He’s even recorded the inimitable Whirimako Black.

And, through the years, Tim kept working on that original album of his. When I first met him in 2003 he played me a song from it. He was hoping to finish it soon...You can find Southern Utopia on iTunes, Spotify and most digital platforms or you can order a CD through www.fragilecolours.com Read this column in full at www.sunlive.co.nz and enter the competition to win a CD. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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There’s a Star*Man waiting in the skies If you’re a 70s child at heart with a flair for acting, singing and dancing, then 16th Avenue Theatre Youth have the show for you. On November 6-8, the theatre company holds auditions for its new show Star*Man, which is on stage next January.

Written by 16th Ave’s Sam Martin, the show features heroes, villains, drama, comedy, romance, fight scenes, singing, dancing and time travel. “It’s about Luke Starman who loves all things 1970s but is bullied at school because of it,” explains Sam. “But everything changes when he is hit by a car while crossing the road and he wakes up in Studio 79 back in the 1970s.” The company needs 14 young actors, aged 13-23, for seven main roles – four male and three female – plus chorus members. Sam says at the auditions they’ll get actors to read from the script and sing so they can see what their vocals skills are like. Dance auditions will be held later. “We want people to bring who they are, to let their own personalities shine though so that we can see the ‘raw you’.” Auditions for 16th Avenue Theatre Youth’s Star*Man take place November 6-8. To book your slot, visit 16th Ave Theatre’s website at: www.taurangatheatre.co.nz

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Auditions for 16th Avenue Theatre Youth’s Star*Man are on November 6-8.

Art to suit all palettes A variety of art to suit all palettes is on show “If you’re looking for at Tauranga Society of Artists’ five-day sale Christmas, wedding, of original artwork launched this week. birthday, or

The Art Society’s Cash and Carry Amazing Variety of Original Art sale is on October 28 to November 1 at Elizabeth Street Community Centre. A total of 69 artists will be showcasing more than 300 masterpieces, including paintings in watercolour, oil, ink, pastels and acrylics. “Lots of new members will be showcasing their work, which we haven’t seen before,” says Exhibition co-ordinator Elizabeth Cross. She promises there will be something for everyone to choose from at the sale.

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anniversary gift ideas then come and see some of the amazing artwork for sale. “You’re bound to find something you or your Artist Val Tubman with her friends and watercolour named ‘rose pink family will perfection’. Photo by Tracy Hardy. love.” Artists will be attending the sale each day, to share and inspire new ideas with fellow art-lovers. The sale continues from 9.30am-5.30pm on October 30-31, with a final chance to purchase some great art pieces on November 1 from 9.30am-4pm. Entry to the exhibition is a gold coin donation. Tauranga Society of Artists is sponsored and supported by Creative Communities Scheme, Macau Restaurant, Jenni Stevens Eves Papamoa and Bethlehem Pharmacy.

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Friday 30 October Omanu Primary School Gala

Food, entertainment, quickfire raffles, silent auction, Jump Jam teams, dog demonstration & more. At Omanu Primary School Grounds, Mt Maunganui 4.30-7.30pm. Access via Tui St, Ranch Rd or Macville Lane.

St Mary’s Fireworks Gala

Gates open 5pm. Entertainment, food & fun. Fireworks between 8.45pm & 9pm (weather dependent). Gate sales (limited numbers - cash only) Family pass: 2 adults + 4 children (up to 18yrs) $35. Adult (18yrs & over) $15, Child (5yrs & over) $5. Under 5’s free. Rain postponement date Nov 13.

Tauranga Society of Artists

Original art sale, Community Centre, Elizabeth St Friday - Sunday 9.30am 5pm.

Saturday 31 October Alcoholics Anonymous

Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757

Bayfair Night Market

Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 6-11pm. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@hotmail.com

Baypark Family Speedway

Fireworks extravaganza & golden oldies stock cars at ASB Baypark Stadium, 81 Truman Lane 6.30-10pm. Kidzone wth bouncy castle, face painting & spot prizes. Adult $20, child $10, seniors $10, family pass $50 (2 adults, 3 children) & children under 5 free.

“Beauty for Ashes” Ladies Event

At Omokoroa Community Church, 139 Hamurana Drive 10am - 4pm. Door donation - no eftpos.

Book Sale Katikati

Oct 31 8am - 5pm & Nov 1 8am - 2pm at Memorial Hall, Katikati. Hundreds of books, jigsaws, indoor games, CD’s, DVD’s on sale. Refreshments available.

Charity Craft Fair

Nov 7 at Otumoetai Baptist Church Hall 9am - 12pm.

Christmas Dance

Dec 12 at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Entertainment by Helen Riley. All welcome. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786.

Expo Event

At Hartford Ave Park, Papamoa 11am – 2pm. Papamoa Community Health & Wellbeing Expo presented by Anglican Care Waiapu Papamoa Family Services & the Hartford Ave Community. Trish 574 7170

Greerton Hall Market

Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. 8am - 12pm. Nancy/Merv 07 863 6697

Ha Derech/The Way Messianic Kehilat

Now at Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/ Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth. 544 7424 or 021 0226 3515

Katikati Tramping Club

Tararu Track, Thames. Moderate. Gail 07 863 4543

Mosaic Clothing Collective

Pre-loved & local brand’s clothing sale

at 37 Newton St, Mt Maunganui 9am – 2pm.

Taichi Qigong

Every Sat at Memorial Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free to join. All welcome.

The Upper Room

Spring 2015 clothing range at Living Word Faith Church, 19 Amber Crescent, Tauranga 5.30pm. For more info Facebook/TheUpperRoomTauranga

Travel Expo

Over 50 global travel companies in one place. Club Mt Maunganui, off Totara St, The Mount 10am - 3pm. You could win 2 return flights to London or choose from a range of other Air NZ destinations. Free entry.

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 1 November Athenree House & Station

Refreshment rooms open Sunday’s 1-4pm for their famous ‘Athenree Teas’. 360 Athenree Rd, Athenree.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship service Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. “To Live is Christ” series in Philippians. Guest preacher: Denys Tomaselli from Riverbend Bible Church. All welcome. www.bbf.net.nz

Bee Interest Group

Monthly meeting at 186 Esdalle Rd, Pahoia 2pm. Please bring something to share for afternoon tea. Gordon 027 544 2882

Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Market

1st & 3rd Sunday at Historic Village, 17th Ave 8am - 1pm.

Bible Seminars

Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Jesus sermon on the Mount - lessons for us.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Cards 500

Do you live in the Mount or Bayfair area & play 500? Social evenings. Night of week flexible 572 3834

Earth Kids Open Day

58 Panorama Drive, Welcome Bay 9am - 3pm.

Education Afternoon

Nov 8 at Daniel’s in the Park, 11th Ave 1-4pm. Interesting information with people with an ICD (Internal Cardiac Defibrillator).

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. 544 0448

Recreational Cycle Group

Every Sun meet at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9am. Heinz 574 1543. Tues meet at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Weds meet at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513

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

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Meet at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Carole 572 2919

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Guest speaker: Terry Keillor. Modality: hypnotherapist/healer. Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $3, non $5. Raffle $2. 022 0670 467

Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Richard 578 3894

Monday 2 November Achieve Toastmasters

Making it on Mondays. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.30pm. Chrissy 543 9493

Badminton

Tauranga Badminton Club. Summer season at Bethlehem College every Monday 7.30-9.30pm. All players welcome. $5, racquets available. Sue 021 194 4335

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’.

Capoeira Classes

Learn this unique artform from Brazil that combines martial arts, dance movements & music. All fitness levels, great social activity. Mon 6-7pm. Tues 6.15-7.15pm at Studio 162, 162 Durham St Tauranga. Visit aucapoei-ranz.com

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

Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Justice of Peace service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9-11.30am & Weds CAB Service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm. Migrant clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. No appointment necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga

Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. New members welcome. Heather 575 9092 www. taurangacivicchoir.org.nz

Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention

Public meeting at Matua Bowling Club 10-11am.

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

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 9.3010.30am. Gloria 573 4429

Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning first Mon of month at the Vintage Car Clubrooms, Cliff Rd 10am for those with Dutch roots. All welcome (we speak English). $2 donation. 548 2835

Friends of the Library

Tauranga Library 5.30pm for tea/coffee. TCC project manager, Helmut Marko, reporting progress of Greerton Library project. All welcome. Betty 542 4322

Meditation & See What Unfolds

Variety of meditation techniques & discussion group. Every Mon 7-9pm. Kevin 578 7205

Junction Mental Health

Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat 10am - 12pm. 543 3010

Meditation Group

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

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

Tauranga Brass

Practice every Mon at Elizabeth St West Community Hall 7-9pm. New players welcome. Alex 571 8720

Tauranga City Silver Band

Meet every Mon at their band room, Yatton St. Brass & percussion players welcome. www.taurangacitysilver.tk

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 Lyceum Club

Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month, dinner 3rd Weds of month with guest speaker. Other activities throughout the month include: watercolour painting, mah jong, bridge, book club & more. At 68 1st Ave. June 926 9044

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non $5. Visitors welcome. Checkout FB. Trina 576 7461 after 5pm.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Twilight Bowls

Every Mon at Omanu Bowling Club,

Golf Rd. Play starts 6pm, names in 5.45pm. Non bowlers/bowlers welcome. Cost: $5 for 2 games. Bowls available but flat shoes needed. Jim 572 1983

Welcome Bay Art Group

Meet every Mon at Lighthouse Church 9.30am - 12pm. Bob 544 4499

YMCA - ALFS

Active Lifestyles For Seniors. First class free. Open to both men & women. Mon: Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 9am & 10.15am. Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) 9am. Tues: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.30am. Sit & Be Fit at Papamoa Community Centre 11.30am. Smooth Movers Weds Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.15am. Sit & Be Fit Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay 11am. Thurs: Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd 9am. Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd 10.30am. Fri: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9am & 10.15am. 578 9272 www.ymcatauranga.org.nz

Tuesday 3 November

Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui

Open meeting every Tues at St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria Rd 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Altrusa Club of Tauranga

Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Marie 576 5495

Badminton (Social)

Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229

Bayfair Petanque Club

Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173

Bethlehem Pottery Club

Open Tues, Weds, Thurs 10am - 2pm until December. Call in to find out about joining or ph Jane 552 0046 after

BOP Linux Users

Share & learn about free Open Source software & the Linux computer operating system. 1st Tues of month , LJ Hooker cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave 7-9pm. Experts & beginners welcome. $2. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Cards 500

Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd Tues & Thurs 12.45-4pm. All welcome. 575 4650

Depression Support Group

Support for people with an experience of depression. 1-2pm. For info, or if you need a ride 543 3010

Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention

Public meeting at Mount RSA 10-11am.

Excel Toastmasters

Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988

Falun Dafa

Ancient practice for modern times. Easy to learn & free. Exercises & meditation classes at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd 7pm. Ph/txt Judy 021 0425 398 Google: Falun Dafa, Mt Maunganui

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Fitness League

Ladies 50 plus 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

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Group support meetings first Tues of month at St Peters in the City, cnr Cameron Rd/Spring St 10.30am -12.30pm. Karen 021 225 5108

Greerton Village Community Music

Morning for seniors – come along & join us in a morning of music. 1st Tues of month at Greerton Hall 10-11.30am. Guest artist. Entry $4, includes morning tea. Di/Charley 027 626 2496

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

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage

A funny & practical course where couples will laugh, learn & be able to make positive changes to their relationship. Runs for 4 Tuesday’s at Papamoa Rec Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve 7.15pm. $20 per couple. www. citychurchtauranga.org.nz

Melbourne Cup Day

Otumoetai. Every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Friendly jam sessions every Tues at Greerton RSA 7.30pm. All welcome. Sheryl 552 5906

Tauranga Machine Embroidery Club

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

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group

Tauranga Arts & Crafts Centre every 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm & every 2nd & 4th Fri 10am. 0274 177 581

Tauranga Sunrise Lions

Meet 1st & 3rd Tues of month at the Oaks, Tauranga RSA 6.30am. Diane 578 8682

Tauranga Toastmasters

Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 4 November Arabian Spice Belly Dance

Learn this exciting form of dance while getting fit & meeting people. Every Weds at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6.30-8.30pm. 576 4112 or 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Baywide Community Law Service

At Bluebiyou Restaurant from 3pm. Free entry. Must be dressed up - prizes for best dressed. Corporate tables available $50pp up to 6 people, including food platters. Sweepstakes starting at $5. Bookings essential. 572 2099 www.bluebiyou.co.nz

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Training every Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm & every Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School 6.15-7.40pm. Brian 021 241 7059

If you enjoy the game, join us every Weds at the Te Puke Senior Citz Club, Jocelyn St 1pm. Marie 573 9219

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Neighbourhood Run/Walk

Every Tues, Thurs & Fri at Pyes Pa 6am start. Optional $5 recovery shake. Svetlana 027 616 2124

Omanu Bowling Club

Roll Ups Tuesday morning or Weds afternoon. Bowlers or non bowlers. Coaching given. New members welcome. Brenda 575 0314

Public Meeting & Film Screening

‘Chasing Ice’. Audience Q&A. Wesley Centre, 100 13th Ave. $8 cash at door (includes supper). All welcome. Ron 544 5360

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd,

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Bowls Indoor

Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd Weds & Fri 12.45-4pm. Beginners welcome. 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

Dadz & Kidz Playgroup

For Dads who are Primary Caregivers & their preschool children every Weds at 538 Fraser St 10am - 12pm. Cost: koha. 571 0379

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes

Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 14110

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

AGM, Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044

Genealogy at the Mount

Every first Weds of month at Helier’s Community Centre, Zambuka Way, Bayfair 10am – 12pm. Excellent help offered & shared. Ken 575 6260

Healing Rooms

Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre, cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore. Open Weds 1-3pm until Nov 18. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

exercises. At Community Connect, St Andrews Church Cafe, Dee St, Mount 10am. 575 9347

Thursday 5 November Awesome Clothing Sale

Good 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. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934

Mountain Bike Group

Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016

Mt Maunganui Lioness Club

Meet 1st & 3rd Weds. A volunteer service organisation where members enjoy fun & friendships whilst serving the community. Jennifer 578 5190

Omanu Bowling Club

Golf Road, Mount 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Colleen Teal - mediumship. $3 entry. Janet 0272 640 226

Opera Forum: Das Rheingold

Nov 11 - The first of Wagner’s great Ring Cycle. Complimentary wine & canapes. 577 0583

Otumoetai Lions

Assist in community based activities & enjoy fellowship & social. Meet 1st & 3rd Weds of month. Fellowship 5.30pm followed by meal 6.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome. Robert 576 8445 or http://www. lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/202L/Zone-9/ Otumoetai

Papamoa Palms Probus Club

Meet first Weds of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre 11.15am. All welcome. Sue 574 3280

Skating Classes

AT QEYC every Weds & Fri 4-5pm. Starts today, for 6 weeks. Kazna 021 118 0513 or email: skateschooltau-ranga@gmail.com

Table Tennis Tauranga

At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Every Weds at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave 10am - 2.30pm & 7.309.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Wairongomai – Fern Junction to Te Aroha, with easier option. Grade hard/ mod, approx. 6hrs. Paula 07 889 7420

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Every Thurs 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108 www.taurangamodelrailwayclub.co.nz

Tauranga Rock & Roll Social Dancers

Club Mt Maunganui

Have fun dancing to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30pm. All welcome. 576 7326

Community Bible Study International

Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com

Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes to be won. John 575 2422

Mount Underwater Club

Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (Cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. Presentation by Simon Mitchells. New members welcome. Gail 021 471 768 or gail.bingham58@gmail.com

Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342

At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am – 12pm for a non-denominational Bible study until Dec 10. Jack & Betty 544 3809. Also at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for Bible Study on 1 John until Nov 26. Charmaine 576 0467

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

French Connection

For lovers of all things French. Come & meet like-minded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at La Mexica, the Strand between 4.306.30pm. Andrea - agohns@yahoo.co.nz

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Ukulele Lessons

For primary age children. Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.304.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz

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An Evening with the Topp Twins

The Topp Twins return to the stage with an evening of comedy, stories & songs. At Baycourt 8pm. www. baycourt.co.nz

Annual Book Sale

Presented by Tauranga Harbour City Lions November 20 5-9pm, Nov 21 8am - 4pm & Nov 22 8am - 4pm. Moved from Bethlehem Town Centre to Bed Post Building, 168a Devonport Rd (between 1st & 2nd Ave). 1000’s of books for sale.

Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group

Genealogy

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934

Happiness & Our Mind

Held Nov 20 5-9pm, & Nov 21-22 8am – 4pm at 168 Devonport Rd (opp Second Ave Medical Centre) by Tau-ranga Harbour City Lions. Also CDs, DVDs & Jigsaws. Formerly at Bethlehem Town Centre. 576 7105

Tauranga Branch of NZ Soc of Genealogists meet at St James Church Hall, 72 Pooles Rd, Greerton 7.30pm. Speaker: Roger Shearer, webmaster, NZ Soc of Genealogists. Visitors & new members welcome. Jennifer 576 7042 Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes are self-contained so start any date. Cost $14 per class. Tauranga Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd. Monthly classes, next class Nov 5 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org

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Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 134 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040

More Than Craft

Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church cnr Oropi/Chadwick Rds 9.3011.30am. Craft with 10 talented tutors. All welcome. June 544 0823

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat

1-2pm. Transport available if required. Junction 543 3010

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Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6-7pm, for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/

Free Immigration Clinic

Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Katikati Plant & Produce Market

A&P Showgrounds every Fri 4-6pm. Fresh produce of all kinds, flowers & plants, food stalls etc. Stallholders welcome. Pauline 549 2449

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Support BOP EasiYoga upstairs 14b Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 11am 12pm. Gentle exercises. All welcome. Tina 281 1480 or email: tina@mebop. org.nz

Te Puke Repertory Presents

Tues, morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds advanced, Thurs club night & new dancers 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063

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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

Social softball league for players of all ages & experience, beginners welcome. Every Fri at Carlton St Reserve, Otumoetai Oct - March. Patrick 027 247 4150 www.sportsground. co.nz/wbopsoftball

Teams of 3 or individuals welcome to Thursday Twilight Social Bowls 6pm. Bowls & free coaching provided. No experience needed. Ron 571 1661

A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.307.15pm. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Althon 571 5168

Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai, & every Mon at St

Nov 13, 14 & 15 – workshops at different venues at Mount & Tauranga. For more info www.tangointauranga. com or FB TaurangaTangoWorkshops.

Duets, 4 comedies by Peter Quilter plus photographic exhibition & live music Nov 18-21, 25-28 at Litt Park Theatre 8pm. Tickets at Te Puke PaperPlus. The 6 F’s Club - Fast, focused, flexible, feedback, friendly & fun. Confidence & leadership building. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 6.50-8.15am. 021 044 5654 LaniDTM@gmail.com or www. cityearlystart.co.nz

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Known as a Christian nation again In 2002, Helen Clark (a self-professed agnostic) and Prime Minister of New Zealand, infamously stated at the banquet for the Queen that “New Zealand is now a secular country” and grace would not be said at the meal. In 2007 at Waitangi, Helen again pronounced New Zealand a secular nation, meaning that the traditional biblical values that New Zealand had been founded on, were no longer those that the nation looked to and were guided by. Despite these antichrist prophetic pronouncements, the hand of God is still

upon this nation and the Holy Spirit is still the ruling Spirit over our country. God will again move by His Spirit to turn this nation back to Him and it will again be said of New Zealand, that we are a Christian nation because of the evidence of God at work in Aotearoa. “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

An attitude of gratitude Psychologists tell us that sincere gratitude leads to the healthiest of emotions. An attitude of gratitude endears us to others and others to us. It is refreshing and inspiring to be around someone who can give thanks even in the midst of the toughest issues. I’m not inferring that we should be Pollyannas or deny difficulties and heartbreaks. Yet this attitude of gratitude might make a difference to us and to those around us when things get tough. It seems the practice of thanksgiving flows from a thankful heart and, at the same time, grows an attitude of gratitude. The Bible speaks of bringing a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God. Perhaps the giving of thanks requires the setting aside of our sense of entitlement, or of our pride or resentment, or letting go of negative thinking. The Apostle Paul writes to the young church in Ephesus: “Always give

thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,” (Ephesians 5:20). Paul explains that letting God’s Spirit fill and control our lives leads to joyful, thankful hearts. This attitude of gratitude is not something we can manufacture by ourselves then, but develops within a relationship with God. As we are mindful of God’s goodness day by day, this cements gratitude into our character. If you want to grow gratitude in your life, why not find a church near you and start by giving thanks to God for all your blessings? Rev Donald Hegan, St Columba Presbyterian

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Garden by design Phill Jones of 3D Services.

When it comes to transforming your garden, there can be many factors to consider – from types of grass and tree relocation, while some big projects may involve modifying the entire shape and slope of the area. For all landscaping and garden requirements, 3D Services is a onestop shop. They have all the specialist equipment from tippers to chippers plus diggers and Dingos.

It is operated and owned by Phill Jones, who is originally from England where he ran a landscaping business for a number of years. Phill has years of experience working for landscape gardening companies, not to mention large country estates and exclusive golf courses. His turfing branch, Tauranga Turfing, specialises in professionally laying your new instant lawn to give maximum impact. Meanwhile, the 3D landscaping with the digger and Dingo services arm of his business works in designing, building and managing all aspects of your project, transforming your garden into a work of art. Small jobs are no problem either and Phill works with garden maintenance, site clearance and tree work too. 3D Services cover the whole of Tauranga, so phone Phill on 021 205 8499 to arrange a free site visit, or to book a no-obligation quote. You check visit them online at www.3d-services.nz

Decoration ‘job well done’ When it comes to transforming a tiredlooking property – Darren Roebuck knows what he’s talking about.

Darren Roebuck from Roebuck Décor.

He knows because he’s been in the paint and paper-hanging industry for more than 25 years. Darren is an avid believer in the ability of a professional property redecoration or transformation – and nothing satisfies him more than a decoration job well done. He’s been running his own business – Roebuck Décor – for the last six years after moving to Tauranga in 2006. He says his customers are always

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

No.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB – Call today for our free catalogue of up and coming tours, shows and day trips. Don’t miss out, book now for Cape Turnagain escape staying at Wallingford Homestead & visit Akitio Beach or enjoy a Nelson Summer, Cruise Abel Tasman & Discover French Pass or Cirque De Soleil Quidam at Vector Arena Lower Bowl Seats - (tickets are limited). Free door to door service, No joining fee’s - Ph The No8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email - info@no8tours.co.nz

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LAWN MOWING covering all of Tauranga. Experienced contractor, reliable service. Ph Chris 549 0446 or 027 200 8578 LAWNMOWING HONEST reliable operator. Mulch or catch + edges done from only $15. Ph/txt Hayden 021 488 219 or 575 9903 PEAVINE, conventional bales available. Can also be purchased for $10 by the sack full. Barley straw also available. Ph 533 1922 or www.billwebb. co.nz

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