The Weekend Sun 31 July 2015 by Sun Media

31 July 2015, Issue 762

A tail of two creatures

Hairy Maclary and friends are arguably Bay of Plenty’s most famous faces – and they’re finally here to stay. Dame Lynley Dodd’s bronze sculptures, created by artist Brigitte Wuest, were unveiled on The Strand yesterday with much fanfare. But the real-life Hercules Morse, named Lazarus, wasn’t too concerned at seeing his bronzed-self, and greeted the sculpture with just a sniff. Dame Lynley still can’t believe her dreamt-up characters are now a feature on Tauranga’s Waterfront. To read more, see page 5. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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WTF: What the flag… As if the flagging flag debacle wasn’t enough nonsense for one year, we now have some well-paid clowns suggesting we change the national anthem. This has to be a case of ‘God Defend New Zealand’… from the politicians.

First, we have this expensive and pointless flag debate – should we change it, what should we change it to... then out of the blue comes a suggestion out of the red: Labour leader Andrew Little questioning the future of our National

Number 8 wire will be downgraded to a plastic cable tie. Underwater hockey will only be played on frozen lakes in winter and its name changed to curling. Curling will only be played in summer with snorkels... and you can figure out the rest.

and meaningless posturing? Well yes. Instead of running the country and keeping each other on track, they’re off on pointless tangents that do nothing to improve the lot of Kiwis. So if we end up changing our flag to some crappy piece of garbage, that you can guarantee the majority will hate; then we change the anthem to something equally inane... and you can bet it would a nancy PC do-gooder piece of waffle at best, what else is under threat?

Haunting wail

The call of native birds on National Radio will be dumped, in favour of the haunting wail of the introduced leafblower and the seatbelt warning buzzer from a 1989 Volvo station wagon. Renee and the Englishman will be made redundant from reading the TV weather and replaced with Tame Iti and Suzanne Paul. ‘Dancing with the Stars’ will be renamed ‘Vanquished to a Black Hole in Space.’ It will be hosted by John Minto. Jelly Tips will, from this summer, have the jelly at the lower end and be renamed Jelly Bottoms. Fruju have, after 40 or so years, introduced an element of surprise and announced you will no longer know when it is going to hit you.

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Anthem. Worse, saying he rather sing the Aussie’s song. Well Andrew, there’s an easier way to make ‘Advance Australia Fair’ your national anthem and Qantas have some sharp one-way ticket deals at the moment. What next? What could possibly replace ‘God Defend New Zealand’? ‘Ten Guitars’? ‘Loyal’? ‘Living Next Door to Alice’? ‘If It Weren’t For Ya Gumboots’? ‘It’s a Long Way to the Shop if You’re On Parole’?

Frivolous posturing

Are we about to embark on a wholesale up-ending of the country as we know it? Are these people – who should be concentrating on keeping murderous rapists off the street; focussed on providing better healthcare for citizens; ensuring a good standard of education for our children; raising the standard of living for all Kiwis; building better and safer roads; and keeping our old folk warm and secure in their well-deserved retirement – instead wasting their time, our money, on frivolous

Here are some likely outcomes, as forecast by the RR Research Team: The national game will be changed from rugby to Morris Dancing. We will change the official ‘more sheep than people’ statistic and declare the possum the most prolific animal in the country. It can teach us Andrew’s Anthem. All the characters in the Hairy Maclary books will be renamed, including Hairy. Considering it is national Maori Language Week, we have renamed the dog Te Kuri O Te Moana. Te Kuri will also be changed to a guinea pig. That bronze statue on the Tauranga waterfront will need a bit of renovation to bring it into line. All hockey sticks will, by law, have to be straight by the start of the 2016 season. Conversely, cricket bats will have a hook on the end before next summer. Any bent bananas will be stopped at the border. Buzzy Bee will no longer be the iconic pull-along toy of New Zealand. We will put a string on the remains of our dignity and tow that along behind us. Marmite will be manufactured white.

Welcome to Boganville All bogans will be evacuated out of Hamilton and sent to Matua. The only thing that won’t be changed will be light bulbs. That way, the Government can keep us in the dark and change anything else, without even a $26m campaign. Your suggestions, for changing stuff for the sake of change, are welcomed. brian@thesun.co.nz More from the Rabid Rabbit on Facebook. Search and Like “Rogers Rabbits” and choose the blogger. Don’t mistakenly befriend the Ecuador rabbit breeder, unless you have a problem with excessive carrots.

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Fight brewing over roadside land The green space along Takitimu Drive that the TCC may sell.

Tauranga City Council has been put on notice that it is buying a fight if it continues with plans to sell off land beside Takitimu Drive between Fourth and Eighth Avenues. About 40 Avenues residents and supporters were on hand to see a 1000-signature petition passed over to the Strategy and Policy Committee this week, along with the message that the council is reneging on previous agreements with the community over the land. The land includes seven properties bought by Tauranga City Council to enable the construction of Route P, as it was then named. The properties are beside the walkway running along Takitimu Drive. Following the completion of the road in the 1990s, the city council decided to keep the land to help mitigate the noise from the new motorway. The land was subsequently zoned as park or residential. In 2012, council staff changed their mind, persuading councillors that the parcels of land were surplus to requirement and officers were asked to investigate their disposal. The potential sales are part of the larger property land sales plan, which is said will bring in revenue of $27.7 million over the next 10 years. Jennifer Glausiuss, Mary Dillon, Barry Coghlan and Bob Gelissen spoke for the residents, reminding council of the decision that produced the green space, how that has since been reinforced by the city’s stated objectives about the style of city Tauranga wants to be and the role green space plays in that.

“This is a beautiful gateway into Tauranga with the Waikareao estuary; the Mount standing proudly in the distance and the green belt stretching right along Takitimu Drive on the right,” says Avenues resident Jenny. “Green spaces, once developed, are never regained. Let us consider the future of our city and retain some of our natural beauty.” Mary was deputy mayor at the time when the early decisions were made and provided a background to how and why events took place. She warns that the land for sale will be double what is advertised because the road reserve leading up to the Takitimu Drive roadside will be included. Barry says very few people know about the planned land sale, and that it took six months to extract more detailed information from the council about it, which arrived too late to be included in the presentation. The sale represents a quarter of the green space in central Tauranga – a city, Barry says, that already lags on available green space. Central Tauranga currently has 15 per cent green space, compared with Sydney 46 per cent, London 38 per cent, Los Angeles 16 per cent. Hong Kong has 70 per cent green space. “Fifteen per cent is pathetic,” says Barry. The route itself was chosen because there were no houses nearby and now the council proposes to sell the nearby land for houses, says Barry. “It does not make any sense now to build them.” By Andrew Campbell

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Nikki Wilson and Kristie Purton were looking to do something nice for someone, so they hid ‘scratchies’ in the books in the library. That would have been a nice surprise.

Bay man convicted of brutal murder A Tauranga man found guilty of raping and murdering Auckland woman Blessie Gotingco can now be named. Tony Robertson, 28, was on trial for four weeks in the High Court in Auckland in May. A jury of seven men and five women returned the guilty verdicts following the trial. Robertson ran into Blessie with his car deliberately before taking her to his apartment with the intention to rape her. He then killed her so she could not identify him.

This one’s on us: Nikki Wilson and Kristie Purton pay the parking charge. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

The toll road formerly known as Route K moves to electronic tolling this Saturday, rendering all old Tauranga City council toll cards useless in the process. Now known as the Takitimu Drive Toll Road, the stretch will have electronic tolling and regular toll road users are being encouraged to open a new account with the NZ Transport Agency. Customers who would like to pay for electronic tolling as they go will be able to pay online at: www.tollroad.govt.nz or at selected service stations. Tolls can be paid before using the road, otherwise you have five days to pay after your trip once the bill arrives at whichever address the vehicle is registered.

Then they taped a sprinkling of coins to the vending machine at Tauranga Hospital, with a note saying “This treat’s on us”. That too would have been well received. They also paid the $2 toll charge for a random motorist at the Route K turnpike. That gesture set them off. “They chased us down the road tooting and waving. People just don’t expect it,” says Kristie. That sets off a chorus of laughter, wheezy laughter and cracking coughs – the sort of cough that signals something sinister. And it is. Nikki and Kristie are sisters fighting something that will eventually overwhelm them. It’s cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder causing severe damage to the lungs, the pancreas and digestive system. It’s a slow killer and there’s no way back. Nikki and Kristie are matter of fact and fatalistic. “If I decided against a double lung transplant, I would have a couple of years left. With a transplant, another three to seven years, but no guarantees,” says Nikki. She is now on an active waiting list for the transplant. Doctors told Kristie’s parents when she was four she would probably survive only into her late teens. She’s 32 now. That’s the blessing of better screening and treatment – people living with cystic fibrosis are living longer, sometimes into their forties.

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Cars, guns and ammo seized in raids At least 10 people have been detained and are now speaking with police after a major operation targeted Head Hunters Motorcycle members in the Bay of Plenty earlier this week. About 180 police staff also raided numerous addresses in Auckland and the Waikato. It’s been reported that properties in Mount Maunganui and Welcome Bay were the target of Tuesday morning’s raids. Police say nine men and one woman were detained and interviewed by detectives from the Organised Financial Crime Agency at various stations across Auckland.

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Tests have shown that the powder which sparked a hazardous callout at the Western Bay of Plenty District Council this week was harmless. A suspicious substance was found in the mail at the council offices on Barkes Corner on Monday. However, police confirmed the suspicious substance found in a mail item has been tested and is not deemed harmful.

New gallery director welcomed

The Tauranga Art Gallery’s new director, Karl Chitham, has been officially welcomed into the position during a formal ceremony held. Karl was welcomed by local kaumatua Tamati Tata and Charlie Tawhiao on behalf of the three tribes of Tauranga Moana – Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Pukenga. Also on hand to welcome the new director were Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty mayors Stuart Crosby and Ross Peterson, plus Tauranga Art Gallery Trust Board chairperson Peter Anderson.

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Following the discovery of a suspicious letter at the offices of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Yogi Bear said:

“Must have sent themselves a rates bill. That would scare the heebeegeebees out of anyone.”

They sense this reporter’s unease at all the talk of death and dying. “We have lived it and talked about it all

our lives,” says Kristie. It tells you something when the chat moves seamlessly from mortality to carrot cake and more good deeds. “A teacher made us this huge carrot cake so we dropped that off at Accident and Emergency. They’re cool at A and E.” They’re also like family. Because the Cystic Sisters as they call themselves have one week of generally good health, the next unwell and the third in Tauranga Hospital. They are good users of the public health system and grateful users, hence the cake. Wasn’t that a sweet thing to do? The cake was just one kind act in 65 days of kind acts. “65 good deeds for cystic fibrosis,” explains Kristie. Number 65 because that’s the cystic fibrosis catch-cry: “65 roses.” A lot of people, especially kids, can’t get their mouths around cystic fibrosis. “But if you say ‘65 roses’ fast it sounds like cystic fibrosis,” explains Kristie. It’s an awareness thing – they have another five weeks of doing something special for someone every day. It’ll end during Cystic Fibrosis Week on August 17. “People know more about CF these days,” says Nikki. “More than they used to, but still not much.” Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. A defective gene causes the secreted fluids, which are normally thin and lubricating, to become thick and sticky. This plugs up tubes, ducts and passageways, especially in the lungs and pancreas. In the lungs, this causes breathlessness.

Nikki’s lungs work at 20 per cent and Kristie’s at 30. “Can you imagine what it would be like trying to breathe through a straw?” she says. There’s the chronic cough. “That goes 24/7 for us,” says Nikki. And as the CF takes hold, the sufferer develops more and more related problems. “Because I have poor oxygen intake, I now have signs of heart failure,” says Nikki. “And I have diabetes and asthma,” adds Kristie. Is there anything working properly? “I was told I would never have kids.” Kristie proved them wrong – three times – and Nikki is a mum of one. “So everything’s working in that department,” says Kristie.

Odds forever out of favour

But it raises an obvious question because CF is a game of odds. If both parents are carriers, the children would have a 50 per cent chance of manifesting the disease. And yes, their children will carry the CF gene, but their husbands don’t have it. But back to 65 good deeds. Shouldn’t we be doing nice things for the Cystic Sisters? And that’s what everyone says, apparently. “We were looking at ways to get our message out there, to improve awareness and at the same time do good things for people,” says Nikki. There’s a saying that every honest, good deed comes with a positive feeling to do more good deeds, so the Cystic Sisters’ work may not be done on August 17. By Hunter Wells

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From nose to tail they look the same – except for the slobber and hair. One is a living, breathing 100kg-plus English mastiff; the other is cast in bronze. The real-life Hercules Morse, named Lazarus, greeted his bronzed-self with a sniff when Dame Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary character sculptures were unveiled on The Strand yesterday. Lazarus is a therapy dog in hospitals and retirement homes, but works mostly with St John. Owner Lloyd Woodroofe and five-year-old Lazarus travelled many times from the Hunua Ranges to Tauranga for the dog to sit and be sculpted by Hairy Maclary and Friends sculptor Brigitte Wuest. He was coaxed into sitting still with plenty of Tux biscuits and Pedigree nuts. “A lot of them,” adds Lloyd’s daughter Beth Wood, who brought Lazarus to the unveiling, along with Lloyd’s granddaughter, eight-year-old Amy Wood. “He [Lazarus] loved it. Dad was very proud that Lazarus got to be the statue,” says Beth. It wasn’t love at first sight for Lazarus and his bronze replica – apparently the large dog whimpered when he saw himself in the crate.

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“My children have grown up with Hairy Maclary and they’ve always said that Lazarus is Hercules Morse so it’s pretty exciting.” The bronze characters Hairy Maclary, Scarface Claw, Slinky Malinki, Hercules Morse, Muffin McLay, Bottomley Potts, Schnitzel von Krumm, Bitzer Maloney and Zachary Quack are arguably the Bay of Plenty’s most famous faces, and they’re here to stay. TECT, which is a foundation partner in the venture, paid the $85,000 required to finish the $800,000 project. Sculptor Brigitte says it’s been an amazing project to be part of. “I can’t wait to see the reactions from visitors of all ages, and their animals, to the sculptures.” Children’s author Dame Lynley never expected her characters would end up as public sculptures. “It will be so exciting to see the works finally in place on the waterfront.” The process began five years ago, with Brigitte and Lynley chatting via Skype on a regular basis to create the bronze animals. It was TECT that put up the initial $30,000 to get the sculptures off the ground, and donated another $70,000 in February 2014 to move the project forward. City Care also donated $100,000, along with other major funders. By Zoe Hunter

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A peace of your mind The World Health Organisation predicts that by 2020, stress and unhappiness will be the leading causes of physical and mental disabilities globally. With the fast-paced rat race of the digital world ever increasing, it comes as no surprise that we’re more stressed than ever before. So is meditation the answer to our modern woes? One man – author, practitioner and operator at Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy centre, Jogyata Dallas – believes so, and the thousands of people he offers free meditation classes to each year would agree. “Meditation is certainly becoming increasingly popular,” he explains, “in part because of the growing clutter and stress of our outer lives, but also because of a quiet incoming shift of consciousness in humanity as a whole.” Jogyata says his late meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy asked his students to offer free courses in meditation in the belief that inner peace is everyone’s birthright and that meditation is a very powerful life skill that keeps balance and clarity in our lives. “We teach about 1000 people a year how to meditate,” he adds. “People love these courses, but the great challenge they all have is to create a regular daily practice discipline – we always feel ‘too busy, too tired’ or have ‘too many important things to do today’, and our practice disappears.”

One of those he has made a difference to is Tauranga resident Shelley Palmer. She first attended a class six years ago in Rotorua after dealing with severe health problems. “My prognosis wasn’t good,” she says. “I found that meditation helped me get through the trials I was going through with my health. I was very accepting of what was happening and it helped me recover so much quicker.” She’s since continued the practice at home and finds herself more focused. “I found a great sense of peace,” she adds. “I think as you practice meditation you realise how you approach life. For me personally, I have recaptured my laughter and it’s brought forward enthusiasm for me.” While everyone’s reasons for attending vary, Shelley agrees stress can be a huge driving factor and it’s inspiring to see the change in people after a few mediation sessions. She adds, “I remember one of the gentlemen saying he had the best night sleep he’d ever had. He leant how to let go of his work situation and it helped him re-prioritise.” Happiness is the theme of a free introductory workshop in Mount Maunganui on August 1. The workshop will be held in the Arataki Community Centre on Zambuck Way, from 9.30am-3pm on Saturday, August 1. Admission is free but registrations or inquiries can be made by texting 022 188 7432. By Laura Weaser

No changes to council’s voting system Thank you to those who shared their thoughts on how they want to be represented on Tauranga City Council. After considering all the feedback, the next election will continue the current make-up of elected members, which includes six ward councillors, four at-large (city-wide) councillors and one mayor. This means you get three types of votes: ward councillors, at-large councillors and the mayor. With just 11 elected members, Tauranga has one of the lowest ratios

of councillors per population in New Zealand. The full review sets the rules for the next local body election in October 2016. We considered a series of matters through the review, required by legislation at least once every six years. We are keeping the first-pastthe-post voting system. We decided not to have allocated Maori seats, voted by those on the Maori electoral role only. And, we kept the boundaries of the ward areas much the same after taking into account the city’s growth.

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all families able to afford a device, they sought an alternative programme that would add no cost to the family. “We’re into equality here,” he adds, “and about all students having the same opportunities. That’s why we decided to give them the device to use while they are at Tauranga Intermediate. “Students who consistently demonstrate our schools’ values will eventually be able to take their device home. “We want learning to be increasingly seamless between home and school.” At a cost of about $300 for each iPad mini, the total cost to the school is nearly $200,000. Thankfully, TECT Community Development fund generously provided them with half the amount required. “Tauranga Intermediate School endeavours to provide for its students and teachers a modern learning environment equipped with modern learning resources,” adds Gareth.

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Old boy shows it can be done When it comes to goal setting in your high school years, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean and exploring some of the country’s most treacherous terrain are not your typical train of thought.

Yet for Tauranga Boys’ College old boy Jamie Fitzgerald, the sporting experience he had when he was at school gave him the skills and focus to take on those challenges. The world-class adventurer and leadership development consultant will headline a special fundraiser for the school’s rowers next week, hoping to instil core values of pushing yourself and stepping outside of your comfort zone. Back in 1997 Jamie was part of the eight-man squad that won rowing’s prestigious prize, the Maadi Cup – symbol of supremacy for secondary school rowing. Being part of the school’s rowing squad and working as a team was a motivator for Jamie when it came to chasing sporting challenges and setting goals. “When you are a young man at school, you are quite impressionable and being able

to put yourself in an environment where you have teamwork and actively pursuing some goals I think it’s quite healthy. “When I was at high school, searching for things to become passionate about and things that made me want to step out of my comfort zone, rowing was it.” Eighteen years later and that winning eight is the last crew from the school to have lifted to glittering trophy – a feat Jamie wishes was achieved again, as he prepares to meet up with his former crew. Since leaving school in 1998 Jamie has carved out an impressive adventure career. In 2003 he and Kevin Biggar set a new record by rowing the Atlantic Ocean in 40 days, five hours. They teamed up again in 2006 and walked from the edge of the Antarctic to the South Pole, a total of 1200km, in 52 days. Jamie is the guest speaker at the Tauranga Boys’ College rowing dinner on August 7.

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Asphalt work of art It has graceful lines and it sweeps its way through a swamp. And if you pause on the Parton Road overpass and gaze westward toward Tauranga, the new TEL almost becomes a thing of beauty. The ribbon’s been cut. The TEL has been officially opened by Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Simon Bridges. It’s a highway of fascinating numbers. About 2800 people and a myriad of machines were employed on the Bay of Plenty’s largest ever roading project. Nearly 1.2 million man hours were spent creating 220,000m2 of new road. They moved 3,000,000m2 of earthworks and finished it off with 300,000 new plants. And when they hit ‘Enter’, up came the number $455 million. It began as the Te Puke bypass, became the Tauranga Eastern Arterial and will open to traffic on Monday, August 3 as the Tauranga Eastern Link, or the TEL as it has been affectionately dubbed. But before it’s handed over to the cars and trucks, cyclists will have two hours of exclusive use. Between 8am and 10am tomorrow the TEL will be open to just bikes from the Domain Road interchange to the Paengaroa roundabout. That rolls over into a TEL community day at 10.30am when you can walk, run, take a tour bus, rollerskate, skateboard or even scooter down this “road of national significance” on a day of local significance. It will be a one-off opportunity to experience this road, other than in a flash at 100kph.

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The winding TEL was opened on Thursday by Prime Minister John Key and Transport Minister Simon Bridges, travelling down the 21km stretch in vintage cars.

‘Money Matters’ – Yes BOP Regional Council, it sure does Regional Councillor Jane Nees, in her column last week, posed the question “Where do we find the funds?” saying that Local Government has a major funding problem. Answer? No, it doesn’t. It just has to stick to its core business and concentrate on effectiveness. The trouble is while Central Government has forced government departments into zero-cost budgeting, Local Government has continued on with its ‘cost plus’ mentality – with no respect

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to the ratepayers that are paying the bills. The Regional Council has increased its income from $76.9m in 2010 to $94.6m expected in 2015. That is a 23 per cent increase in total income, with rates having risen 67 per cent in that period. This is plain outrageous, because while the Regional Council might be doing a good job on environmental protection, I can’t see how this increase is justified. In their LTP, they expect income to increase to $110.1m by 2020/21, with rates increasing to $48.5m.

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Sparks, arks and gherkins Science resources have changed significantly since Hilary Johnson went to school. Katikati College Year 8 science students Monika Ross, 13, Rivah Somerville, 12, Sharna Radford, 12, Joshua Macdonald, 13, Jared Snowball-Boyes, 13, and Rylee Jeffrey, 12. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

“Technology’s made a huge difference,” says the Katikati College’s assistant head of science. “I can remember we had black and white textbooks, and that was about it.” Nowadays, children have animations and three-dimensional simulations to study science. “But we still do use bunsen burners just like I used to when I was a little girl,” says Hilary. “That’s what they all want to do in Year 7 is learn how to light a bunsen burner. The next hopeful question being: ‘Can we blow something up?’” The Science Road Show gives children the opportunity to explore various science and technology concepts in an 80-minute roadshow, using resources way beyond the bunsen burner. Travelling to schools nationwide,

The Science Roadshow makes its first stop of its Bay of Plenty leg to Katikati College on August 5. Hilary says the roadshow visits the college every two years. This year’s theme is ‘Sparks, Arks and Gherkins’. Gherkins? “I presume they’re going to do an experiment that I’ve only ever seen on the internet where you plug a gherkin into the mains and it glows, because they’re very conductive with all the vinegar in them,” says Hilary. A second show visits the theme of ‘Wonderful Water’. A science graduate from Massey University, Hilary has been teaching science at the college for 12 years and says the school has a very good track record with its science students.

“We traditionally do very well at the regional science fairs. We’re quite strong. I think it’s the fact we teach proper science with proper science teachers and science labs from Year 7 onwards is a huge advantage. Most pupils don’t do it until Year 9.” Bunsen burners or not, Hilary says science should be fun. “I think for Year 7-8s, science should be about fun and about lots of discovery. That’s what I like about the roadshow. The children can touch everything, try everything out and ask lots of questions in a very safe and fun environment.” The Science Road Show visits Katikati College on August 5, Mount Maunganui College on August 6-7, Greenpark School on August 10 and Bethlehem College on August 11. By Zoe Hunter

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Policing, piping and the big performance He’s been ‘strangling the cat’ for nearly 50 years. Well, that’s not the expression Tauranga’s Duncan MacLeod would use. He’ll tell you that term is only used by people who’ve never heard a good piper. “A bad piper gives piping a bad name. But a good piper is as good as any musician.” Duncan admits his first time playing the pipes was “bad”. Now he’s puffing out tunes with the Auckland Police Pipe Band in the 66th annual Edinburgh Tattoo for the second time on August 7-29. Duncan stood with the Auckland Police Pipe Band dressed in King George VI’s tartan for the first time at Edinburgh in 2009. He remembers marching over the 1000-year-old cobble stones, through the gates of Edinburgh Castle, over the drawbridge and onto the esplanade with his pipes. If he had any hair on the back of his head, it would stand up. It’d make his impressive handlebar moustache tingle. “You feel 10-foot tall and bulletproof,” says Duncan. “It’s an honour and a privilege. The sensation of performing at the Edinburgh Tattoo in front of the castle, which has been there for thousands of years – it’s indescribable the emotions that Tauranga bagpiper run through the body.” Duncan MacLeod leaves to play Duncan has been piping with the Auckland Police Pipe with the Auckland Police Band at Edinburgh Tattoo today. Band since 1973. Photo by Bruce Barnard. “It was actually

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From trash to ‘fash’ for tornado funds The saying goes: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” – and that’s exactly the case at Mount Maunganui Intermediate as children turn plastic bags, old newspapers and fruit packaging into garments worthy of the catwalk. The intermediate children have been designing wearable art to model on the runway for the 2015 Trash to Fash Show at the school hall on August 1. Organised by the school’s parent support group co-ordinators Joy Luker, Anna Beck and Dee MacLeod, the event aims to raise funds for the $45,000 worth of damage left after a tornado ripped through school grounds on May 14. Co-organiser Anna Beck believes it’s important for the children to be involved in the fundraising process for their school. “Plus it’s good to have a fun thing for them to do and bring the school community together.” Anna says the

students have been working hard on their designs since May. “Some of the children who finished their outfits early were involved in the Sustainable Art Awards and Exhibition at Baycourt before the holidays and one of our designers, Lana Beck, placed second. “Her dress was made out of fruit packaging fabric and chicken wire.” “The girls who made a plastic bag dress have an umbrella made out of plastic bags as well.” Children will also model labels including RipCurl, Moko and Cherish, with performances by MMI school bands, cheerleaders and the NZ Made dance group. The show will be judged by Mount Maunganui College students. The wearable art show is part of the school’s evening fashion extravaganza, Storming the Catwalk, at 7pm. Tickets cost $50 from Wallis Clothing, which includes snacks, a light meal and a glass or wine or beer on arrival. Tickets are limited. The Trash to Fash event starts at 1.30pm. Entry is a gold coin donation. All funds raised go towards By Zoe tornado damage. Hunter

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Let’s hear it for the girls! Who said rugby was just for the boys? A new primary and intermediate school girls’ rugby module is helping girls prove there’s plenty of room on the rugby field for both genders. Bay of Plenty Rugby Union is organising a girls’ rugby module every Friday at Gordon Spratt Reserve for the next three weeks, culminating in a one-day tournament on August 21 to try and foster some local female talent. “We have so many awesome women’s rugby representatives that are based out of BOP, so to do something like this is very exciting,” says BOPRU junior rugby officer Mark Roberts. “To my knowledge, we have never run a junior girls competition before so this could be that start of something really massive.” The module includes a group coaching session covering key areas, including safe tackling and ball into contact. The girls will then be put into teams and play half field sevens.

The idea is any girl can turn up, get quality coaching, make new friends and, of course, get to play sevens rugby with other girls. Organiser of the inaugural Western Bay of Plenty Primary Schools Girls Rugby 10s Tournament Hamish Avery says the vision for the competition is to create a girls’ only grade where they can represent their school and play with friends. “Woman’s rugby is a growth sport in New Zealand, and with the IRB sevens and the Olympics there is a legitimate sporting pathway for our girls to follow as they get older. “This module transitions them nicely to intermediate where they can play rugby at AIMS and onto high school.” Also head teacher of physical education at Papamoa Primary School, Hamish says the school’s girls’ rugby team is defending WBOP Girls Rugby champions. “We have a good level of interest and enthusiasm looking ahead to this module and the tournament on August 21.”

Players Charlotte Gaualofa, 9, Alyssa Jackson, 10, Maia Jones, 10, and Jessica Marett, 8. Papamoa School’s 10-year-old Maia Jones says the best part about playing rugby is tackling. “Some girls are scared of tackling, but we’re not.” “Plus it’s fun to get dirty,” adds eight-year-old player Jessica Marett. For further information or to enter, email Hamish Avery at hamishavery@papamoa.school.nz or visit Gordon Spratt Reserve on Fridays with training gear By Zoe Hunter and a mouth guard.

Greerton Marist U13 Quad have made the Roller Mills Four players from the Greerton Marist U13 team have made the BOP Roller Mills representative rugby team. The four boys, Veveni Lasaqa, Epooki Polaapau, Letham Te Huia and Dan Peleti Tavete, are proud to be able to represent their province,

families and rugby club. The make-up of the Marist U13 team has been consistent throughout the grades with most of the boys having played together since they were U6s. With the special bond in the team, developed over all these years, the boys have made some friends for life and along the way have had some

The boys are clearly great success. brilliant players, but This year’s U13s, it is their hardened building on from attitudes that make last year’s team, has them standout. Their shown Greerton selection follows on Marist in partnership from their part in with sponsor Eves WBOPs success in the Realty, particularly recently completed Tai Eves Greerton Mitchell tournament. manager Owen Veveni is a tough Phelps, as having running loose forward, the ability to develop who has a hunger for some strong willing tackling. Letham is a players with the hooker and sometimes right attitude. loose forward whose Since the beginning, dynamic running can U13 team coach turn a game. Dan Price has Dan, the new boy concentrated on to the team having developing a strong previously played up a forward orientated game plan, harnessing Dan Peleti Tavete, 12, Epooki year can play anywhere Polaapau, 13, Letham Te Huia, but, has found a spot the talent the team 13, and Veveni Lasaqa, 13. in the loose forwards. has. This year Epooki is a hard nut the backs have who can play in the backs and beat you complemented the forwards, making with pace or tackle all day in the loose. for some excellent 15-man rugby. By Josh Hoskin

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So who’s got Malcolm’s blood? We do There’s a little bit of Malcolm George coursing through the veins of many of us in Tauranga.

If you’ve ever needed to replace lost red cells after an accident, surgery or childbirth, chances are the doctors gave you his blood. It seems that way because Malcolm’s been donating 470ml of blood every three months for more than 40 years by the NZ Blood Service. That’s nearly 80L of his Ablood type donated to saving people’s lives. “I make time to do it because it helps people,” says Malcolm.

The 61-year-old now donates the liquid component of blood plasma. This contains proteins, clotting factors and electrolytes which are used to make vaccines, products to treat burns, cancer patients, patients that have their immune system compromised and more. He’s given 750ml of plasma every fortnight since the option became available at the Tauranga Donor Centre on October 4, 2013. That’s 30L of yellow liquid he’s given away and he’s willing to donate more. “It doesn’t bother me,” says Malcolm. “Fortnightly now I have to swap arms because the old veins get a bit gristly. Malcolm’s first donation was made in an old house behind Tauranga Hospital at age 17. He’s celebrating his 100th donation with NZ Blood Service at the Tauranga Donor Centre on August 6. But Malcolm reckons he’s donated more. “When they moved from that old house

and became a separate identity as NZ Blood Service, they lost all the records. So it’s only since I’ve been with NZ Blood Service that I’ve got up to 100, but in total I worked it out and I’m probably closer to 200 donations.” Donating blood has become second nature to Malcolm. “A lot of people take an hour, but I’ve got it down to about 39 minutes now.” Malcolm doesn’t know anyone personally that his blood has helped, or what it’s been used for. “They don’t tell you that.” “Back in the old days they actually used to send you a letter and tell you that your blood was used in some operation, but they don’t do that now.” If you’re interested in donating blood or plasma at the Tauranga Donor Centre on 154-168 Cameron Rd, contact 578 2194 or 0800 4480325 to make an appointment, or visit www. nzblood.co.nz for information.

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1970s revisited this spring

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What goes around comes around. While A-line dresses and florals were hot in the 1950s to 1970s, the ‘80s put an end to their popularity. Now they’re making a comeback.

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Not only do they work in nearly every setting, night and day, work or play, they are also chic and flirty. It’s the same every season. A decade takes over and after a close run thing spring fashions this year will be very ‘70s. But we are told not to expect cutting edge mod – it’ll be subtle touches in retro lapel shapes, contrasting colour combinations, acres of denim, and flares that are full and wide. There will be nods to the ‘70s – sporty touches, shoulder-baring silhouettes, new uses for tiered skirts and gingham prints that are so not your grandmother. Spring ‘15 designers have discovered new looks for gingham that will find fans far beyond the traditional wearer.

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Gingham is primed for a street-style comeback that will carry you from the desk to drinks any day or night. Leopard prints, albeit a classic, has done its dash. The new thing is out of the ordinary animals such as crabs and scorpions, seahorses and jellyfish. Sportswear turns to lace up styling – zipper pulls and draw strings. Small details keep the look new and fresh. Coloured suede isn’t a spring staple. But it gets a cooled down effect through pastel purples and bold blues, and a cross over effect in reds and mustard yellows. Designers are also giving new respectability to the apron skirt and making it work. From minis to pencils, when layered on top of oversized poplin shirts, accordion dresses and pants, it creates a new look. Stripes are making a major statement, but not bigger and better. It’s about positioning and placement of stripes.

The new high neckline is a conservative and unexpected change for the new season – see the buttoned-up, highcollared look from dickies to turtleneck dresses. It’s not the usual direction for spring but again its fresh and a foil for the sheer look that has become a style standard.

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Maori designs hit the runway Tasmyn Roach’s fashion love affair started at college.

“Mum always said don’t pick a subject that you don’t like doing, so I picked fashion,” says the 21-year-old. And mothers are always right. Tasmyn is showing off her talent for a second time at New Zealand Fashion Week on August 24-30, where she’ll be launching her New Zealandmade active lifestyle apparel ‘Hiako’. The Tauranga designer placed second in the sportswear section of the Miromoda awards competition, which secured her a spot on the catwalk during the fashion week. Miromoda is committed to By Zoe Hunter nurturing the development of the fashion industry’s Maori Tasmyn Roach’s Hiako collection designers and each year hosts an awards event. Finalists will be showcased at New then showcase their talent at Zealand Fashion Week NZ Fashion Week under the in August. Miromoda Showcase.

Tasmyn placed third in Miromoda’s emerging designer section in 2014. “I always wanted to be a fashion teacher, but getting into Miromoda last year gave me an awesome confidence boost and made me believe in myself and give fashion a go.” The young designer has since completed a fashion and design degree at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and is focussing on expanding Hiako, which is Maori for skin. The part-Maori designer wanted a fashion brand that represents her culture. “I wanted to create traditional yet contemporary Maori inspired designs.” So she followed her roots to her hometown in Otorohanga, meeting up with ta moko artist Mitch Hughes. “We wanted the designs to represent speed, strength and agility that a warrior has.” Tasmyn hopes to continue

developing her brand. “Culture is important to me,” says Tasmyn. “I’d love to be able to explore different cultures and traditions behind designs.” Tauranga designer 15-year-old Zoe Beck has also been accepted to showcase her designs at NZ Fashion Week. Zoe recently attended NZ Eco Fashion Week as the youngest designer to take to the runway. “I’m insanely excited about showing my designs at New Zealand Fashion Week. A year ago I never would’ve dreamed that this is where I would be. “It’s so crazy. To me I am just a normal teenager with all the usual hang-ups and insecurities. “Sometimes I find it a bit funny that people like my designs and want to buy them.” To sponsor Tasmyn’s journey to Fashion Week, email tasmyn@hotmail.co.nz or visit her Hiako Facebook page. To visit Zoe’s Facebook page, search for ‘Zoe Beck Designer’.

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the same amazing staff who have a passion for hairdressing and caring personalities.” The salon has two new senior stylist starting, Rebecca and Chloe, who have been working in Tauranga, and make-up artist Krystal will also be joining to offer eyebrow tinting and shaping, as well as helping around the salon. The grand opening is on August 22, from 12-3pm. You’re invited to come down and check out the new salon, where there will be plenty of giveaways, as well as a styling station on hair and make-up tips and tricks.

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Mural to honour our fallen Papamoa Kindergarten has been chosen as one of four local groups to partake in the painting of Tauranga Art Gallery’s The Vault, a small downstairs space.

The gallery was asking for mural works that will serve as a time capsule. They are to be painted

directly on to the walls of the Vault, then sealed in behind a new wall lining. Papamoa Kindergarten’s winning mural is ‘Lest we forget – through the eyes of a child’, inspired by the Gallipoli Centenary. Head teacher Gill Wright says they were inspired to create a mural based around this idea after the work they had been doing within the school to educate the children about the Anzacs. “The children have been involved right from the very beginning as the mural is a culmination of what they had been doing as part of our programme – even before we knew about this project.” During the lead up to the centenary, the school had numerous discussions with the children about the meaning of Anzac Day and the relevance of the red poppy. Fascinated by the red poppy being a symbol, Gill and the students looked at a range of different paintings and interpretations of poppy fields.

“The children were particularly taken by ‘Field with Poppies’ by Vincent Van Gogh. Inspired by Van Gogh and using their elements of art building blocks, children experimented with a variety of techniques to create our own version of a poppy field. The school’s final mural concept. This poppy hard on our proposal and are field forms the excited to create a piece of history. background of the final concept.” “We are intending that all of The mural also incorporates our 40 children (aged three to images of soldiers who fought five years) will be involved in in WWI and II, and were the this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime ancestors of the pupil’s families. experience and endeavour to get The school invited whanau to them all to the Art Gallery to make write the names of those who their mark on the wall of the vault served at war on a large poppy. during our installation period.” “Personalising this for our pupils The school’s installation will through medals, photographs of occur between August 10-18. real people and their related stories All of the murals will be on really struck an emotional chord display for the public at The Vault with our children,” says Gill. between August 22 and September “We are so proud to be selected 27 before they are sealed in behind to be part of this innovative the new wall lining. community project. We worked

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Winter is generally considered the time to hibernate away from the winter wild weather – not in Papamoa! We have a dedicated team of locals hatching plans for building on the success of the first year of Papamoa Unlimited: our very own promotions group funded by a targeted business rate. Building on the success of the first Santa Parade is well underway, and we are well into the planning and development phase of this year’s event. Other events managed by Papamoa Unlimited include Dinner in the Domain, the Teddy Bears picnic, the Ulysses Toy Run and the Papamoa Polar Plunge. Coming up in September will be the inaugural Pedal Papamoa, with thousands of dollars in donated prizes already in the prize cabinet, including a magnificent electric bike valued at more than $3000. You will not want to miss this event so keep September 27 free in your

diaries – with more details to follow shortly. Spring also sees the Rugby World Cup and the chance to win ‘The Jersey’ during the first two weeks of the tournament (one jersey a day) – only at our Papamoa Plaza. The redevelopment at Papamoa Plaza has reached a critical phase and the pace has certainly picked up now that the foundations and structure has been completed. Next week will see the completion of the new roof in this year’s section of works. Another milestone will be the installation of the new veranda structure along the southern face (facing the main carpark). Keep an eye on the inside as the new tiles arrive and are progressively installed at night from the start of August. Loads of community events, redeveloping retail offers and an awesome family friendly community – maybe this is why we love being here.

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Success for Resort’s multi-purpose centre The new conference centre at Papamoa Beach Resort is receiving great success since opening late last year. The brand new multi-purpose building is situated in the heart of Papamoa Beach Resort and boasts an exquisite beachfront location as well. Since opening in November 2014, The Deck at Papamoa Beach has hosted a number of organisations, including an array of national and local companies, as well as sports teams and evening shows. The Deck at Papamoa Beach is suitable for anything from small staff workshops to large formal events. The venue comfortably seats 100 Ruby Sikora, Rebecca Toner and Tracy Wedding in people, has the convenience of a range of onsite accommodation and is ideally one of the spaces in the new conference centre.

located right on the beachfront – providing the perfect venue for those business owners who use their annual conference as a bit of a getaway. Papamoa Beach Resort recognised the need for such a facility in the Bay of Plenty. Papamoa Beach Resort general manager Rebecca Toner says the resort is the perfect place for delegates to work, stay and play in the one beachfront location. Conference coordinators Tracy Wedding and Ruby Sikora can organise everything from trips and tours around the region, through to outdoor functions. “Companies seem to be looking for a unique experience outside of the four walls that a hotel provides,” says Rebecca.

He’s still got it: A competitive edge at 79 Terry Youngman’s probably played more than 7200 games at the Papamoa Sports Indoor Bowls Club. That’s a lot of roll-ups. Four games every Tuesday night for nine months of the year – and for 50 years. Terry Youngman, 79, was a farmer in Bells Road when a couple of locals, Roy Halcrow and Gordon Flay, talked him into trying indoor bowls. He did, he liked it and became one of the club’s founding members. The club started in the old Papamoa Hall on the main Tauranga to Te Puke highway before moving to the Gordon Spratt Reserve. They begged and borrowed mats and bowls until the club was sufficiently financial to buy its own. And this year the founding member Terry and patron of

national title, the New Zealand 27 years will help the Papamoa Sports Indoor Bowls Club mixed fours in 1978. That was with Jim Pratt and his celebrate its 50th wife, and his own wife Shirley. anniversary. She doesn’t play anymore. “She On Sunday, September reckons we got too competitive. 6, the club will hold a Well there’s no point playing a luncheon for past and game to come second.” present members. He was also runner-up “Indoor bowls is a at the invitation bit like golf – it gets masters singles into your soul, gets one year – “But into your blood,” no-one remembers says Terry. “It also a runner-up.” looks a simple game, The Papamoa club but it takes skill.” has a consistent And he’s done membership of 60 okay at indoor when many other bowls. He’s just clubs are struggling. checked the honours “But not many board and has won a younger ones,” says few championships The 50-year founding over the 50 years. member: Papamoa indoor Terry. “They have Fifty seven, in bowler Terry Youngman. too many other things to do.” fact, including one Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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“The current enquiries we are getting is cementing the need for a unique facility such as ours that can accommodate the needs and wants for a range of different organisations. The Deck at Papamoa Beach Resort is perfect for just that.”

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What it’s like to be blind

not to move things from where you found them. Pearl knows where everything is in her home by memory and touch. If things are moved, or left lying on the floor, she can’t see it. The 85-year-old has giant cell arteritis, an inflammation of the arteries behind the eyes. She is totally blind. Pearl heard the diagnosis near Christmas in 2004. “It was bit traumatic,” says Pearl. Established since 1978, taking you where the others don’t go! “I think I was probably hard to live with for a while. Part of it was the Fullysince escorted tourstaking designed withwhere senior citizens in mind don’t stablished 1978, you the others go!of drugs that I had in the highlight Establishedtours since 1978, taking you where the others don’t go! attempt at preventing blindness. Fully escorted designed with senior citizens in mind Fully escorted tours designed with senior citizens in mind They caused mood swings and all sorts of side effects. “It was a very lost feeling for a while, a bit of frustration at times.” Pearl is a member of the Blind Foundation in Tauranga. As the not-for-profit organisation celebrates its 125th anniversary Established since 1978, taking you where the others don’t go! nationwide, Pearl shares her story Fully escorted tours designed with senior citizens in mindwith us. Before she was blind, Pearl’s eyesight was “reasonably good”. Now, she uses a white stick to help navigate her way around her Tauranga apartment. She reads with talking books and recognises When you visit Pearl Phippen’s home, please don’t leave the door half open – only wide open or shut. Don’t leave any obstacles around and try

people by their voices. A caregiver arrives most mornings to help Pearl prepare for her day. But when she’s not there, Pearl is left to fend for herself. “I can recognise most of my clothes Pearl Phippen, 85, needs aid with some activities. but I do mismatch “People are constantly worrying sometimes,” says Pearl. about their eyesight if they’ve got “I usually sort out the clothing some. Any deterioration seems to that I’m going to wear the be quite a major setback for them. following day. Once you know where you are, “It’s not all that difficult. You you’re there and that’s that.” can feel the differences in clothes Pearl believes anyone who has lost and you can get to memorise the their sight, particularly suddenly, colours. If you keep the old ones would be wise to contact the Blind that you had when you could see Foundation in Tauranga. it’s much easier.” The Blind Foundation officially It’s no big deal, says Pearl. She opened in 1890. Special events still attends the University of the are being held throughout New Third Age (U3A) twice a month Zealand to commemorate the and goes for regular walks with 125th anniversary. her friends. The Tauranga branch is hosting “Once you get your head around its anniversary luncheon at The it and begin to do things, it’s not Citz Club on August 1. all that difficult to accept. Well, it Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby wasn’t for me. has been invited to attend. For “I think going blind suddenly more information about the Blind is probably easier in the long run Foundation, contact 07 578 2376. than losing your sight gradually. By Zoe Hunter

Bicycle race: Get active and stay young Everything is going electronic these days – even the bike, where electric is becoming the norm. But info@scottsdaletours.co.nz | www.scottsdaletours.co.nz the e-bike isn’t something we should label as the ‘lazy man’s bicycle’: In fact, the e-bike is giving riders the confidence to get active again. Anebike owner Len Haller says, “A lot of people info@scottsdaletours.co.nz | www.scottsdaletours.co.nz haven’t ridden a bike in years; some haven’t ridden since they were in their teens. Too often they’ve bought traditional bike, and when it comes to tough hills, info@scottsdaletours.co.nz | www.scottsdaletours.co.nz athey find it just too much and the bike ends up in the garage collecting dust. “An electric bike does one thing much better than an ordinary bike – it encourages you to ride more often, which means you’re always looking forward to your next adventure and where it might take you. At the info@scottsdaletours.co.nz | www.scottsdaletours.co.nz same time, you’re getting fit and losing weight without

Anebike owner Len Haller. Photo by Tracy Hardy. even trying. That’s what an e-bike is all about.” It’s a fact that whether you ride an electric bike or a bicycle the benefits are huge to your overall health and wellbeing. “Our aim is to introduce you to an e-bike that best suits your needs. The type of e-bike is dependent on your physical attributes and your riding preferences. To find out what you need, we provide a large selection of electric bikes to choose from, with some of the most respected e-bikes you will find in the world.” Keeping active in your older years is particularly important. From mountain bikes to beach cruisers, step thrus to folding bikes, there’s an e-bike to suit everyone and every fitness level.

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Oh no, hear we go... Hearing loss does not only affect the ability to communicate with others – it can affect many day-to-day activities in your life, such as answering the phone, hearing the door bell, listening to television or radio, or being able to hear your fire alarm.

help those who are going without hearing aids due to the cost. Should you be struggling with your day-to-day activities because of your hearing loss, contact the Tauranga (BOP) Hearing Association at 1342 Cameron Road Greerton to see if they have an assistive device suitable for you.

For many hearing impaired, once they remove their hearing aids at night they are unable to hear anything. So if their fire alarm went off they would not be able to act quickly and their lives could be at risk. The Tauranga (BOP) Hearing Association specialise in assistive devices that allow the hearing impaired a better quality of life and more security. These include door bells with flashing lights; smoke alarms and alarm clocks with vibrating pillow pads; telephones that are specifically designed for the hearing impaired and aids wearers with extra loud rings, flashing lights and volume control buttons, and assistive listening devices that allow those unable to wear hearing aids the ability to communicate or listen to television. Low-cost hearing aids priced from $449-549, to

Where there’s a will, there’s a way The importance of having a current will, particularly as you age, has been well documented. A will is an important planning tool in making sure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are provided for after you are gone. But it is equally important to have legal arrangements in place should you become incapacitated and unable to manage your own affairs.

In the absence of proper arrangements, family members can be left with the very difficult task of having to make these decisions for you. Updating enduring powers of attorney, while you are mentally capable of doing so, ensures your wishes are carried out, while avoiding any confusion and possible exploitation later on. Many people choose two attorneys, often including a family member and someone

independent, such as their lawyer or accountant. If you have not put an enduring power of attorney in place and you lose the capacity to manage your own affairs, an application must be made to the Family Court to appoint a welfare guardian and/ or property manager, which can be a costly and distressing process. While it may not be an easy conversation to have, it is an important one to have with both family members and your lawyer. To protect your property, finances and, most importantly, your wellbeing as you age, start the conversation today.

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Thinking about a career change? Perhaps you’ve finished school and are confused about what your next step may be to achieve your dreams, or you’re looking to re-enter the workforce after dedicating time to family.

Western Bay @ Work is here to help. The initiative showcases career and training opportunities that are available right here in the Western Bay today and in your immediate future. Running for a fortnight from Thursday, August 6, the programme starts with the showcase Tauranga Careers and Business Expo at ASB Arena on Friday, August 7 and Saturday August 8, with thousands expected to attend to explore their career options. Hosted by Priority One and The Rotary Club of Tauranga, the Careers and Business Expo exhibits some of the Bay’s most innovative industries, sectors and businesses alongside leading tertiary and training providers. Priority One’s strategic projects manager and this year’s ambassador for Western Bay

@ Work, Greg Simmonds, says, “It’s all about celebrating our community, the growth industries and their skill needs, and sharing this information with secondary students and anyone looking for new opportunities.” Tauranga Rotary’s Sue Boyne, who is a coordinator of the Expo, adds, “We do it as a community activity because we truly believe in education. “We do it because the community needs options. So often we have people wondering ‘where do you go to find what’s out there? What career paths can you do?’ “The Expo is a great place to start to help make those career dreams come true.” The Expo is open 9am-3pm both days and entry is free. For more information, visit www.westernbayatwork.org.nz

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On-air and on the right track The Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology broadcasting graduate Chris Nicoll influences what millions of listeners and viewers around the world see and hear every day in his role as the head of production for Capital FM Network in London. Chris graduated from CPIT in 2004 and says his tutors prepared him to deal with all sorts of scenarios and situations. He never expected to get “this far” in his career so quickly and credits CPIT with his success. CPIT’s New Zealand Broadcasting School (NZBS) is the premier national provider of applied training in broadcast journalism, television, film, digital media, radio performance and production in New Zealand. The NZBS houses advanced resources, including the second largest TV production studio in the South Island, live-to-air radio studios, and comprehensive software suites. Employers seek the school’s graduates knowing they are ready to contribute their creative energy, enthusiasm and ideas from day one and industry internships also give CPIT graduates such as Chris an advantage when entering the workplace. “Nowhere else will you get hands on learning that lands you in a real radio station doing real work as part of the course,” he says. Broadcasting is just one of hundreds of exciting

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study options that CPIT has to offer. CPIT will be at the Tauranga Careers and Business Expo on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 from 9am-3pm at the ASB Arena, Baypark. Come along, talk to the friendly CPIT reps about your study options, gather information and get inspired to start your future career.

Making a real difference in Tauranga Since age 14, Tracey Lee knew the difference she wanted to make in the world. Raised in Eastern Bay of Plenty, Tracey was exposed to an environment where alcohol abuse and violence were a regular occurrence. “That ugliness was normalised when I grew up,” says Tracey. “Our tamariki (children) are the most vulnerable and I wanted to help break that cycle.” A mother of five, Tracey began a Bachelor of Social Work at Waikato University in Tauranga. The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional qualification for anyone who wants to make a difference and create positive changes to society – a perfect fit for Tracey. Tracey says balancing study with family was challenging, but the most important thing was having the right support network, including Te Toka Maori Mentor support and a close circle of classmates. “The lecturers were also incredibly supportive, they provide the time and

attention. “While we had grades to maintain they also understood we were human.” After graduating with Honours, Tracey joined the team at Tauranga Moana Night Shelter, Tauranga’s first homeless shelter for men, as a social worker. “My role is about connecting people with people and accessing resources for our most vulnerable,” says Tracey. “We advocate for those who don’t have a voice.” Tracey is now considering undertaking postgraduate study in mental health and addictions. “For me, education was freedom, it’s given me everything I wanted. I’m a social worker. I still pinch myself.” DESIGN | ACTING ARTS MANAGEMENT COSTUME CONSTRUCTION ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

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“We know how important it is to have staff on the workshop floor, so day release is tailored individually. That means apprentices are only off work for the training they need,” says Polytechnic automotive group leader Sean Squires. “It’s minimising costs without compromising training,” he says. Tauranga’s Pacific Toyota Bayfair branch currently have four Polytechnic apprentices on the shop floor and all value the managed apprenticeship model. “There are a lot of apprentices who’ve come from the Polytechnic and been qualified through us, it’s a really good partnership,” says Pacific

Toyota Bayfair’s service supervisor Dave Milne. Pacific Toyota employee Brendan Harper is in year two of his apprenticeship and loves it. It’s not easy work. His current duties vary from working on cars to washing them, but he says it’s all what he was wanting from the role. Dave is very pleased with the appointment. “Brendan’s always right in there. He doesn’t talk back, he listens, he does what people advise him – when they say try it this way, he does.” Applications for 2016 are open. Visit boppoly.ac.nz for more information on courses.

Dan Milne and Brendan Harper from Pacific Toyota.

Dive into your future career, in Coro or the Bay Dive Zone’s full-time diploma course offers a unique opportunity to gain nationally and internationally recognised qualifications, enabling graduates to work in the dive and outdoor tourism industry.

Thorough training and real-life education are what set Dive Zone apart. Dive Zone Tauranga and Whitianga are both Professional Association of Diving Instructors five-star instructor development centres. They offer NZQA registered courses via their approval to sub-contract to the Academy of Diving Trust, which is also NZQA registered. Nicki Clithero of Dive Zone Tauranga and Darrell Bird of Dive Zone Whitianga believe that Tauranga and Whitianga offer many opportunities for a fantastic year of study for students keen to work in the

dive and marine industry. “Great seaside communities to reside in, beautiful beaches, as well as good facilities and services tick many boxes. “And how could you not be excited at the thought of spending your year exploring the underwater world in either of these two great locations?” Students work their way through the range of levels of dive qualifications from PADI Open Water through advanced, rescue, dive master and ultimately PADI Dive Instructor and PADI

Speciality Instructor courses. “This qualification is recognised worldwide and sets graduates up with a head start when entering this exciting industry.” The next intake commences at Whitianga in August or both Whitianga and Tauranga in February 2016. Visit the team at Tauranga’s Career and Business Expo at Baypark on August 7-8. The team is more than happy to discuss the options and help you find how this course could work for you.

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Lessons from a misspent youth It was a simple act of kindness about 40 years ago that sowed a seed and changed a life. At the time, Sonia Taka was a rebellious teenager, a tearaway and a runaway. “I had bunked down under a bridge for the night. A woman, who I believe was a prison officer, came up and threw a blanket over me and offered me a cup of Milo.” That was a gesture that cut through the nonsense. “She spoke to me, listened to me and gave me options. “I wanted to be like her one day. I wanted to understand and help kids.”

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Four decades, two marriages and five kids later, years of menial thankless jobs and six years of unemployment later, the Papamoa resident now has her opportunity to be like that prison officer. She got a degree, got herself a good mentor and now – depending on her job application being positively vetted – it will be: “Goodbye WINZ, goodbye handouts”. She’ll be working with the Ministry of Social Development’s Youth Horizons programme – they help young people with behaviour problems. And she’ll bring the wisdom of first-hand

experience to her role. “I never had a secondary schooling. I got expelled in the third form.” She hung out with older kids, was a mother by age 16 and married for the first time at 17. She cleaned and waited tables by night to make ends meet. But when her second marriage ended, and

a hard-earned degree was no passport to employment. She couldn’t crack the market and spent six years well qualified but jobless. “I would apply for jobs online. Sometimes you’d hear back and

Sonia Taka and her mentor Josie Witika. the last of her five children started school, she made a decision. “I have got to look after myself and provide.” So the woman who couldn’t spell, had no college education and “got into a bit of trouble” began a three-year special social services degree. “I never once thought I could do a 3000-word assignment. It was hard.”

Still struggling And she did have to re-submit a couple of papers until she got it right. And eventually, she got it right. But as Sonia discovered, even

sometimes you wouldn’t.” Then she buddied up with Josie Witika of Waharoa, near Matamata, who mentors WINZ clients into work. “Yes, she lacked a bit of direction and self-confidence,” says Josie.

with role playing. “[So] ‘Why do you want to work for us?’ was a question always asked in interviews. I was ready for it.” But perhaps the biggest lesson was cold calling – being pro-active backing up online applications with a visit and a hard copy of a CV. “You just have to get out there and annoy them.”

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Then a month back she scored an interview with Youth Horizons. They said they’d “let her know” in two weeks.

They rang the very next day and said the job was hers if the usual checks stacked up. So, at 53, and after years of struggling to pay the bills, the girl who dropped out of school in the third form is now qualified and is heading back into the workforce. She’s finally going to be like that prison officer “helping and understanding kids with nowhere to turn, nowhere to go”. “And that makes me feel good about myself,” says Sonia. By Hunter Wells

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Person-to-person advice becomes popular ENROL A desire to get first-hand advice and a NOW personable service has spurred an increase workforce and ask ‘How do I get to be a lawyer?’ and ‘What kind of jobs are there at council?’ “You can Google until you are blue in the face, in Bay residents attending the Western but the ability to talk to someone with experience is invaluable.” Bay @ Work Careers & Business Expo Sue particularly identifies with the benefits of the over recent years. Expo as she was a young mum who returned to the workforce at 25-years-old. “There was a decline about five to six “I went to Polytechnic,” she adds, years ago when the internet came along, “and did a year’s study and have been but what we’re finding now is residents employed ever since. It’s deciding you’re want to deal with people,” explains not too old or too young for a change. Sue Boyne from The Rotary Club And we bring all the options together of Tauranga. in one place.” “For example, we have three “It’s unique what we are doing. I don’t hairdressing organisations, so visitors believe any other expo works together to the Expo can talk to them about with business development, to present what their courses offer. a showcase of local businesses alongside “We have universities, the polytechnic, the exhibitors. It makes it one of the best IT companies etc. It’s an opportunity Sue Boyne. in New Zealand.” to come and talk to people in the

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with breast cancer every year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breast Cancer Support Service endeavour to contact all of these women, offering emotional support, practical advice and a shoulder to cry on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our volunteers are all breast cancer survivors who truly understand what newly diagnosed women are going

through. They have faced the fears, felt the side effects of treatments, and are great examples of survivorship.â&#x20AC;? Entries close 1pm on Wednesday, August 12. For further information and full terms and conditions, contact BCSS Tauranga Trust on 07 571 3346 or support@breastcancerbop.org.nz

The winning design on sale at the Pink Papamoa Beach Walk last year.

All denture needs taken care of Registered dental clinician Bertie Matthews believes your smile is one of your most important assets.

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the oral health practitioner. Bertie will talk you through the process required to achieve this. Bay of Plenty Denture Services offers a free initial consultation. Quotes for Insurance and WINZ are also available, as well as discounted costs for Gold Card and RSA members and Community service card holders.

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The solution for excessive perspiration Do you suffer from excessive sweating? Deodorant doesn’t work for you? You are left with embarrassing sweat marks? This is not an uncommon problem – it’s called hyperhidrosis. This is a condition characterised by abnormal increased sweating, the cause of which is unknown, although nervousness or excitement can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. Don’t feel embarrassed any more – there is a solution. Botulinum (commonly known as Botox) treatments are not just for the face. When injected into the problem area, most commonly your armpits or axilla, this blocks the nerve signal which controls the sweat glands. The effects last an average of seven and a half months – although in some studies patients were still happy after 16. The average reduction in sweating has been shown to be 83 per cent. The sweating slowly increases again and the

treatment will need to be repeated. Botox tends to normalise sweating not abolish it and the effects wear off over time. “It is a very simple procedure that takes less than 30 minutes with minimal discomfort,” says Skin Centre’s Leanne Cashmore, registered nurse trained in appearance medicine. “You can go straight back to work after the procedure. People have said it is life changing. The effect starts after a few days. Often no more deodorant is needed and you can wear coloured shirts again, not just black on black to hide the stains. “Successful treatment means injecting the entire problem area. This is determined by applying iodine and cornstarch in a lot of situations if it’s not obvious just prior to treatment. You are best to come in to discuss your options.” The Skin Centre has an experienced team, offering this treatment for over 18 years. Please call for your free consultation on 0800 SkinCentre (754 623).

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Cheap haircuts to raise funds for Georgie Flash around one of those blue notes with Kate Sheppard’s face on it at Hair to Train next Sunday and the stylists will put it towards the $20,000 needed to get an Omokoroa five-year-old an assistance dog. On August 9, the Anson St hairdressing college is charging a minimum donation of $10 for a haircut in a bid to raise funds for Georgina Farrell, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Global

Developmental Delay and speech delay at age three. The Farrells are accepted to the Assistance Dogs NZ programme, which asks families to fundraise a $20,000 contribution towards the $48,000 cost of breeding, raising and training the dogs. As Georgie needs constant supervision and frequent restraint for her own safety, a special dog will give her a measure of independence, increased safety, a focus in challenging, sensory and overwhelming situations, as well as a positive point of interaction with strangers. Hair to Train, along with fellow stylists from around Bay of Plenty

will be offering haircuts for a minimum of $10 from 9am to 4pm on Sunday, August 9, with all funds going towards Georgie’s family. To make a personal donation, visit www.givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/georgieand or follow Georgie’s story at www.facebook. com/georgieand

A $10 pocket gym: All you need for fitness What is about 1m-long, 10cm-wide, can be used standing up, sitting or lying down, and provides you with a full body workout? It’s a ‘stretchy band’ and comes in different colours and strength of stretch. I bought mine from my physiotherapist and it is about 1.2m-long and was cut off a roll.

Just wrap your hands around each end, shorten up the length if you want to increase the resistance and you can do a wide range of low impact exercises for your chest, shoulder and back. Increase this range by passing the band under your feet and perform other exercises, such as squats, rowing, biceps curls and arm raises.

You can increase the difficulty by introducing a balance element in the form of a balance cushion. These can be purchased for less than $30, are generally about 30cm in diameter, filled with air or gel, and can be used for sitting on

and they also help to engage your core. Versatile aids are gold in terms of being portable. By regularly using these two devices, you can improve your strength and fitness and help to break up long sitting periods; in front of the TV or travelling.

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Get to the root of thinning hair problems With more than 25 years’ experience throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand, the professional team at SRS Hair Clinic say they’ve developed a reputation for excellence and incredible results.

Their most recent success is opening up a clinic at Grace Hospital in Oropi last month. At the new Tauranga clinic, their fully trained, expert hair professionals are dedicated to taking time for you to get to the root of your hair problem using the unique ‘microscopic hair analysis check-up’. The professional team says feedback from Bay of Plenty clients about their service is very positive. “It is a oneof-a-kind technique and is not available anywhere else in this form and at this expertise.” Claudia Sidhu says SRS Hair Clinic is the leading expert SRS Clinics’ location at Grace Hospital. in the field of

hair loss and hair restoration. They provide professional advice and the best available solution for all types of hair loss in males, females and children. “The exceptional service they provide stems from their outstanding products, which not only stop hair loss, but also encourage your own hair to regrow faster naturally.” The team pride themselves in the fact their treatments are 100 per cent natural and unlike many other products on the market have zero side effects. “We can offer a wealth of experience to people suffering hair problems, having seen and successfully treated thousands of clients worldwide. It’s a simple, easy remedy with extraordinary results. “Our products are made in New Zealand under strict Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines.” SRS Hair Clinic is providing a half price opening special of $25 instead of $50 for a 45-minute consultation at Grace Hospital on August 11-12. Phone them on 0800 348 616 or book online at www.srshairclinic.co.nz

Stretching the studio: More yoga at the Mount After spending the past five years teaching yoga in Australia and various studios in Auckland, Stephanie Olver is thrilled to have this opportunity to run the Mount Yoga studio and call Mount Maunganui home. Certified in Bikram Yoga by Power Living Australia, Stephanie is adding various practices of yoga to the Mount Yoga Studio schedule. The original Bikram 90-minute class is available, but now three more styles are on offer.

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There’s Bikram Express, the same 26 postures sequenced a little differently to have your class done in 60 minutes. Don’t be fooled by thinking it is only 60 minutes, as it still gives you a great workout and all the benefits. Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing style based on Sun Salutations, which includes arm balances and core work. And there’s Yin Yoga, a great complement to the other Yang styles of yoga the studio offers. Yin yoga works on your flexibility by targeting connective

tissues. Gentle stretching postures are done on the floor in no heat and are guaranteed to leave you feeling in a state of bliss. All classes are suitable for beginners; no yoga experience needed. For the same membership price, you get more classes and styles of yoga. The studio has also recently undergone renovation and is re-opening this weekend. To celebrate, Mount Yoga is offering free yoga classes all weekend.

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Co Enzyme Q10 – what is it and do you need it? Co Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance essential for life. We usually make all the CoQ10 we need. Some people, however, could benefit from supplementing with CoQ10 because of age, health problems or medications being used. CoQ10 is needed for the final stage of making our energy. It carries the hydrogen needed to make energy. If your body levels of CoQ10 are low, this can cause depleted energy and felt as weak muscles and general fatigue. It is also an exceptional antioxidant protecting cells and fats from free radicals. It’s most important antioxidant function is to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol as it circulates in the

body. This is a critical part in our natural defences against blockages in heart arteries and blood vessels. Probably the most common reason for CoQ10 supplementation is for those using cholesterol lowering (statin) medication. The side effects of statins are so common that they are a diagnosable disease called statin myopathy. The most common side effects are muscle stiffness, pain and weakness. This can also cause general fatigue, which often feels like a lack of motivation. I have been helping a Canterbury farmer on statins who said felt he had aged 10 years with muscle stiffness and general lack of motivation. After two months of targeted nutritional therapy he said he felt normal again. Statins effectively inhibit

the enzyme needed to make cholesterol. Unfortunately this enzyme is also needed to make CoQ10. Blocking this enzyme reduces cholesterol but also CoQ10 by as much as 50 per cent. Drug companies are well aware of this problem and hold patents for combining CoQ10 with statins. Until such drugs are routinely available I recommend those on statins supplement with 100mg of rapid absorption CoQsol®. If you are unsure feel free to phone or email your questions. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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An Ora about Whitianga Thanks to chef Alfred Peterson and owner Alan Hopping from The Lost Spring in Whitianga for the opportunity to enjoy not only a fabulous lunch, but also a chance to discover a special paradise of therapeutic natural thermal spring pools. Lunch was made even better as we received a perfectly-timed call from our pilot friend John, saying he and partner Suzy were pushing their plane out of the hangar and were looking for a bit of adventure for the day! We suggested they join us for lunch in Whitianga and sample the Ora King Salmon (an offer they couldn’t refuse). A mere 20 minute flight from Tauranga in John’s Europa, and soon we met on the deck

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overlooking the spectacular view of The Lost Spring. The award entry, created by chef Alfred Peterson, was described as “in-house hot-smoked Ora King Salmon, served with almond honey roasted pumpkin and feta stack, topped with hollandaise sauce”. The combination of the sweet pumpkin and the slight sharpness/ saltiness of the feta worked really well with the soft buttery texture of the salmon. The hollandaise just set everything off nicely – an excellent dish which I would happily order again. There was plenty of conversation while we all enjoyed the dish, and we discussed why it is important to choose Ora King Salmon. John had recently been to Alaska and made some interesting comparisons on the taste. He had not ordered salmon since eating it fresh while away, but he had to say the Ora King Salmon definitely enticed him to eat salmon in New Zealand. Ora King

Salmon grow sustainably in the deep, cool waters of the Marlborough Sounds. It has a luscious, elegant texture and rich taste and the highest natural oil

content of all salmon. A 150g portion provides the complete daily requirement of omega 3. As well as starring in superb dining experiences to gourmet connoisseurs in countries such as Australia, China, Europe, Japan and North America, Ora King also appears on the menus of top New Zealand restaurants. In Tauranga, it can be found at Trinity Wharf, Mount Bistro, Phil’s Place, Mills Reef, Momo Teppan-Yaki, Elizabeth Cafe and Larder, and Takara Japanese Restaurant. If you are looking for a day out and you don’t have a plane, then head up to Whitianga, and check out The Lost Spring, enjoy a fabulous soak, and don’t forget to order Ora King Salmon for lunch. Or, check out the flights with Sun Air for a relaxed trip up the coast. The Weekend Sun has a $100 voucher for an Ora King-inspired dinner at The Lost Spring to give away to a lucky reader who can tell us where Ora King Salmon are grown. Enter online at SunLive Competitions. Entries must be received before Wednesday, August 27.

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Grocers are going green, for goodness sake Going organic was once considered for ‘greenies’ and the like. But it is becoming a growing trend as more and more people realise the important relationship between a good diet and great health. Wild Earth Organics have long known the secret and are passionate about sharing their world of topquality products and produce with the community. Once a roadside stall, 23 years later owners Rachel Miller and Jan Hearn are running three arms of their business: Wild Earth Organics Café and Shop, and the Natural Health and Herbal Dispensary. Why go organic? Well, the studies are in. Analysis completed by Rutgers University Laboratory in the US, comparing organic versus commercially grown food, showed huge variations in vitamin and mineral contents. Just one example is organic spinach, which is 1584 parts iron per million, versus commercial spinach, which is just 49 parts iron per million. “Just the thought of being able to eat food that is grown without all those chemicals is great,” says Jan. “But even better is knowing it’s going to be full of amazing nutrients and is better for our environment too. “We eat for taste, but we also need food for nutrition, and we’re committed to that cause,” adds Rachel. These same products, which are sold in store, are used throughout all the of food preparation done in the Wild Earth Organics Cafe. In the shop, they also have a range of bulk dry

goods, organic grocery lines, dairy products and dairy alternatives, super foods, sprouting and growing seeds, non-irradiated teas, herbs and spices, juice, raw honey, health books, natural skin and beauty products and much more. It’s a one-stop shop for clean, green living. Jan Hearn and Rachel Miller in their store with fresh organic fruit. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Fresh is best for all your five plus a day The Onion Vegie Place is one of the few surviving local commercial vegetable growers left in our area.

Allan and Jill Noble, directors of the Katikati business, have been involved with growing vegetables on the same property for the last 52 years. This year, they have had yet another spectacular pumpkin crop. Currently, they are running a special – three pumpkins for $5. All their pumpkins are sold through their retail shop on the farm, where customers get a real connection with the rural world, seeing the market garden in operation, seven days a week.

Junior working out with a couple of quality pumpkins.

Two years ago, they upgraded their marketing format, including an online presence under the new brand Growlink. They offer their loyal customers real, grower direct pricing. Growlink has moved strategically, to provide delivered vegetables, fruit, preserves, honey and free-range eggs directly to the consumer, whether this be a commercial operation or to an individual consumer in their region. Growlink delivers to Omokoroa and Te Puna, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui on Tuesdays; Waihi, Waihi Beach and Athenree on Wednesdays; Katikati and Whangamata on Thursdays. Growlink’s real strength is the emphasis they place on seasonality and true freshness.

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Taxing issue: Control your bills Budgeting for tax is critical for any small business – especially for owners in their first few years of business. New businesses are asked to pay tax on their first year’s taxable income at the same time they’re asked to start paying provisional tax on next year’s income. Established businesses can also feel the pinch around tax time if they don’t have a plan for how they’ll deal with provisional tax instalments when they’re due. To make it easier for small businesses to manage these payments, Inland Revenue introduced the GST Ratio Method in 2009. This enables businesses to pay their

provisional tax when they pay their GST every two months. It spreads the cost over six payments rather than the three instalments required under the standard provisional payment model. Under this method, provisional tax would be payable with every two monthly GST return or alternate GST return if you are a monthly filer. As provisional tax is based on your sales for the two month period, you will either pay more or less provisional tax depending on your level of sales. The option is particularly good for businesses who have volatile or seasonal

cashflow, and who want to avoid paying large amounts of tax when cashflow is low. In fact, many business owners decide this option is for them because they simply prefer spreading their payments and aligning them with their sales – it’s just easier to manage their cash flow. Another benefit of the GST ratio method is if you haven’t paid enough provisional tax in the end of year ‘wash-up’, you won’t be charged Use of Money interest at year end. While attractive, the option isn’t for everyone. We suggest coming to see us to discuss if this is the right option for you.

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International financial fluctuations are putting a squeeze on the purchase of the key piece of infrastructure for the Tauranga Marine Precinct, the travel lift that will ultimately dictate the size of ship that will be able to be lifted. The marine precinct is being built to replace the former 600 tonne slipway that was removed in 2007 to allow construction of the second harbour bridge. Plans are for a 200-300 tonne travel lift, depending on availability. It will be the biggest travel lift in the country, but there’s a 600 tonne lift in Brisbane. Four companies are providing various machine options and configurations, but project director Phil Waredale told the Tauranga City Council monitoring committee this week that a 10 per cent drop in the exchange rate over the last quarter is impacting on the “flexibility of the budget”. A decision on the preferred supplier will be announced when final clarifications and negotiations are concluded. The potential suppliers are also providing information on the various engineering specifications, including total weights and loading capabilities which allow the project engineers to begin design alternatives for the sea wall and the heavy pavement design. The concrete travel lift dock and the hardstand has to be strong enough to handle the size of the lift. Meanwhile the queue to join the $10 million project is lengthening with 35 parties registering interest in leasing the limited number of lots on the 3.5ha site. Total lots over the whole site are less that 20. “The first drafting of the Sale and Purchase Agreement with special conditions for the lots has recently been completed,” says Phil.

A new travel lift will dictate ship size. Included in the agreement are provisions for each site such as land covenants, encumbrances, easements, licences to enter the hardstand area and optional water-space licences. “These legal agreements are currently being peer reviewed with the intention that the Stage 1 properties will be put out to tender within a matter of weeks,” says Phil. The precinct is being built with the aid of $5 million from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s infrastructure investment fund, but the council is holding its money until all the city council has completed all the consents for the site. “Due to this fact, an application for subdivision consent has been filed, and progress has been made on the stormwater and earthworks consent applications,” says Phil. The project masterplan is the basis for the subdivision consent application.

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Vocational training opportunity through collaborative approach Joining forces with Elite Training and Page Macrae Engineering, Pacific Coast Technical Institute is opening a new wing of their training centre dedicated to industry training. Yesterday marked the official opening of the new facility on York Avenue, around the corner from PCTI. It focuses on getting contractors and

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industrial workers compliant with regulations required in their field. “The facility itself was born out of a need to provide relevant training that will replicate the work environment,” says owner Mark Hellyer. “Industry needs to have their people qualified and it needs to be renewed. What we’re doing is meeting that need by providing access to this non-negotiable training.” Page Macrae health and safety manager Daniel Walter says, “We were motivated to partner with PCTI to achieve quality, safe and relevant training for industry. “There is also a feel-good factor investing in vocational training with PCTI that will positively serve businesses across the Bay of Plenty.” The facility caters to height training, and roof and rescue training as well as working in a confined space and gas detection. Located in the heart of Mount Maunganui, the centre is only a few hundred metres from the port, so employees can be back on the job in no time. Thursday was also a chance to celebrate and introduce Bay residents to PCTI’s vocational centre and their Biztech course. The two-pronged approach provides students with a high school equivalent qualification, which Mark says is becoming increasingly important to employers, and technology skills to get a foot in the door in Bay of Plenty business administration roles. For more information, talk with PCTI staff over a barista-made coffee in their training café – The Jungle – or visit www.pcti.co.nz Spaces are limited.

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Food for thought – no child will go without Jill O’Brien believes no-one would ever rightly send their child to school with no food.

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says Jill, who says about 200 off than everybody else.” children who would otherwise school lunches are made and Eight volunteers meet at go without. delivered each week during the St Mary’s Church kitchen every “I can’t bear the thought of any school term. And there’s no second Monday and Tuesday to child going hungry,” says Jill. leftovers. “They’re getting eaten. butter bread and sort snacks and “In my family, the first thing Nothing’s going to waste.” fruit for the children. that happened was we were fed This year volunteers made “The people who have need to before anybody else and if there 1132 lunches in Term 1 and look after the ones who haven’t,” wasn’t much, my mother took the But the fact is 1852 1852 in Term 2. lunches were made for 10 smallest portion. Last year, 1600 “My children have primary and pre-schools lunches were packed never gone hungry. in Merivale, Welcome for Term 1 and 1700We were lucky. The Bay, Maungatapu, 1800 in Terms 2 and 3, fact that children are Greerton, Katikati while 1300-1400 were hungry is a terrible and Waihi during delivered to schools and thing isn’t it?” the last school term. pre-schools in 2013. She doesn’t blame Jill – as the coordinator St Vincent de Paul anyone and doesn’t of a charity project also operates a Full Stop ask why, Jill’s just Loaves and Fishes – is van, which parks up happy knowing at the coalface of what at a different location some politicians call child the children are in Papamoa, Arataki, poverty in New Zealand. being fed. Ohauiti, Merivale, “I would never Run by St Vincent de Greerton, Gate Pa and query that anybody Paul, Loaves and Fishes Welcome Bay six nights was doing anything provides a midday meal a week to feed families wrong, there’s no of a sandwich, snack bar sandwiches, Milo; and blame to parents. and a piece of fruit for fruit in summer and I just think that soup in winter. they aren’t able to If you’re interested cope sometimes. in helping, or require “Everybody is trying Judith MacKinnon, Jill O’Brien, Bev Joblin and help, email Jill at to do their best. But Lynne MacKenzie-Brown making sandwiches for jillobrien@xtra.co.nz there’ll always be the masses. Photo by Bruce Barnard. By Zoe Hunter people who are less

A good talking to done well It never ceases to amaze me when I think about the ability of young children to learn – the words, comprehension, facial expressions and body language that they must piece together as they journey towards independence.

but using negative statements about the child such as “You’re naughty, messy or clumsy” only serves to focus negative attention on the child – who they are, and not the action – and what they have done. Verbal acknowledgement of the problem helps the child to understand what is happening and also gives them the words to describe what they are experiencing. Providing support and understanding during times of adversity by acknowledging feelings such as frustration or anger and offering choices provides children with the chance to express their feelings and work out a solution for themselves in a positive way.

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It is during this time that young children are not only gaining knowledge and understanding of the world around them, but they are also forming an image of who they are and what their place is in this world. Children don’t come with an idea of who they are, so what we say and how we speak to children can have a huge impact on their self-image. At The Village we practice positive guidance, acknowledging what is happening and offering choices rather than making negative statements about a child’s behaviour. All children test the boundaries from time to time,

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A renovation to remember People can spend a lot of time and thought looking for the right neighbourhood to live in. Matt Hodson from Insight Architecture says the advantage of renovating is you get a brand new house using the same structure of the existing property – and you can also save on cost.

Matt has made one Tauranga family’s dream come true after renovating their Ascot Rd home from an oldfashioned house into a contemporary, spacious, modern home. First, Matt discussed a detailed brief with the family to get a feel for how they wanted to live, what they liked and didn’t like. “They wanted to get more use out of the large floor area they had. They had a growing family and wanted plenty of play area for the children,” says Matt. “They wanted an entertainer’s kitchen and living area, as well as an indoor-outdoor flow.” Matt used that information

to create a floor plan, which was fine-tuned and developed into three-dimensional visualisations the family could see. Originally separate to the property, the double garage was joined to the house. The family was happy with the originality and spaciousness of their Before garage, so the layout of the downstairs area remained the same. “The steep angle of the roof prevented that area from being used. So we went to the full exterior line of the building which gave them a lot of extra bedroom After

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When it comes to designing and building homes, Fowler Homes doesn’t just stick to the same standard design – they strive to create something that’s truly unique for their clients. Fowler Homes’ managing director Tony O’Brien says they create specific house and section packages for their clients that are designed to suit the site. “We look at where the sun is, the best views, accessibility, different levels and what works best for the site instead of using the same plan, or variations of the same plan, for each client. “We look at what sections are available in the market, what size they’re wanting and then we develop a specific house and section package for them.” Tony says some people think

the design and build option is a lot more costly than choosing a standard plan. “But it’s no more costly than a standard plan, other than what people put into it. There is a process to go through, but people get exactly the house they want which is designed to suit the site and their investment level.” Fowler Homes is currently building its newest showhome at The Lakes, which will be open soon. “It’s a new and exciting design and we’re looking forward to showing that to the market.”

Fowler Homes’ managing director Tony O’Brien.

The importance of individual tastes, not trends We are all different, have different wants and needs. And that should be reflected in where and how we live, says Tauranga architect Dean Turner.

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“And it means people get a building for them; not for the neighbourhood or community. It should be personal, not trendy.” Dean says a lot of people go to a builder and pick a house out of his book because it’s easier and manageable. Then they just play with the colours. Only a small percentage of all new buildings are individually designed. “And that tells you something,” says Dean. “People think good design costs a lot of money but it doesn’t. You can have something very small and affordable and designed really well. It’ll be different and it will reflect who you are and what you need in a house.” Dean says you can also reduce your volume of expectations with a design to make it cheaper. And if you go to a designer you will get something individual – and something you want. “If all our buildings, all our homes, look the same, and I believe many of them do, then society and the environment would benefit positively from design. “And we can’t forget the spaces between buildings. They should have equal importance in our design considerations.”

“And because we are all different it’s extremely difficult to discuss trends with house design. Well it should be.” But he thinks basically many of us are weak. We read a book and think we want Mediterranean or pseudo Spanish or Italian when really we should turn to ourselves for inspiration. “People should seek out someone like a designer who will give them a house that represents who they are and what they are. The home should reflect them, not what is fashionable.” Dean Turner says after all the ordinary things have been considered such as site, sun over-shadowing angle, orientation and bylaws then the client, their needs and wants should fill the gaps. “For example, I might collect vintage cars and need to park them somewhere, so I need a four-car garage. That will affect the design because a four-berth garage is almost bigger than the house.

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Friday 31 July 2015

Bigger is not necessarily better If the world looks to the US for trends in home design, then the nation that brought us upsizing is about to bring us downsizing. American homes are getting smaller – the average house build this year will be about 2152sq feet or 200m2, down 10 per cent in five years. It comes down to building costs, heating and cooling, and people simply not needing vast amounts of space. It’s a trend that may have started here. The average New Zealand house has ballooned in the last 30 years, but that growth is slowing. And increased building costs are applying the brakes. The average NZ build since 2010 is 205m2 compared to 142m2 in 1980. Since 2000 more new homes had four bedrooms than three for the first time.

More living areas and ensuites helped drive the increase, and many modern homes had garages under the main roof structure, increasing the floor area. In the US, living rooms are disappearing to be replaced by ‘great rooms’ that combine kitchens and family rooms. Third bathrooms and dining rooms are also expected to disappear off the plans. Eating will be done at the breakfast bar or the table in the great room. There’s a big move towards energy efficient

windows and appliances as consumers become increasingly aware of long-term savings associated with energy efficiency. Add dual-flush toilets and low-flow taps. Those massive walk-in pantries, desk and computer areas, and large central islands are no longer priorities. Kitchen design trends are merging modern and traditional. Warm and welcoming is winning over the colder contemporary look. And rather than buffing everything to look shiny and new homeowners are leaving things in their natural form so as to appreciate their natural beauty.

Additions and alterations to the highest level When it comes to planning an alteration or addition to the home, the team at Trig Construction pride themselves on quality workmanship and strive to make the building experience as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. Trig Construction provides a onestop shop, taking care of the building project from concept through to completion. Business director Shane Swan says they often have clients who are unsure where to begin and can provide

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No sympathy for the Shorts A basic heater is not expensive and it would not take a very large one to heat a 15ft caravan properly. Perhaps if Dave tried to give up his ‘rollies’ this might help to have a bit more money but more importantly to improve Alysha’s health which must be of major concern. They state they have applied for numerous private rentals with no luck and assume they have been turned down due to their money situation, but I ask if they tried to obtain a letter of recommendation from their previous landlord and if not why not or is there more to this than they are saying? I fully expect to receive some nasty replies to this letter but I am annoyed with this couple who I believe are creating a total ‘sob story’ that does not even begin to tell the full story nor even come close to it! Believe me I have nothing but sympathy for the little girl and her soon to be sibling but these parents need to take responsibility for themselves and their family. T Gray, Tauranga

I am writing this letter in reply to The Weekend Sun newspaper (July 17). Let me assure you I am not the sort of person who believes that people in the Shorts position should not be helped, normally I would want them to receive all help possible, but after reading this article I am astounded that I am supposed to feel sympathy for them. Let me explain; Firstly, they are expecting a second child which is in their words “unplanned” (surely they would have been wiser to have practiced contraception) as this is totally irresponsible and can only add further woes, especially to their innocent child Alysha, who will live in an even more dire situation than she does already. Secondly, the article stated they are paying a total of $200 per week but I would be very surprised if this isn’t less than they were paying for their Greerton rental so theoretically they should be slightly better off money-wise, and therefore able to eat better quality food more often and not have to exist on beans and noodles etc.

Museum in waiting for our city I read the article by Hunter Wells in last week’s issue describing the visit to the interesting Tauranga Museum collection which is kept in storage in an anonymous warehouse (The Weekend Sun, July 24). I agree with Hunter that it is scandalous to keep all these items locked away when they could be put on display for the public of Tauranga to enjoy. Even sadder is the Councils reluctance to allow visits to the collection, because they are concerned that better knowledge could generate increased support for the museum

project. The artefacts in the collection should not be treated as a political pawn – they are a significant cultural and educational asset to the District, and deserve much wider appreciation. Many people in Tauranga regret that we do not have a Museum to put the stored collection on display. If we don’t do something, it will remain

locked away for many years to come, unseen and unappreciated . There has to be an alternative to the Council’s short-sighted attitude – at least put some of the museum artefacts on public display in a series of temporary exhibitions in the Art Gallery, so the public has a chance to see and appreciate them. P Nixon, Tauranga

Punishment for diva’s bad behaviour I noticed a recent TV clip relating to a person attending our courthouse for sentence. His behaviour, both before and after, showed complete contempt for both the court and our city. Both before and after sentence he threw down a half smoked cigarette on to the footpath, no doubt expecting those with a real job to clean up after him. His language after sentence showed the same contempt. It used to be an offence to do and say these things in a public place in my youth.

That got me thinking about the penalties handed out for crimes that lack a heinous factor but usually involve a year or two in jail. Rather than the electronic bracelet prescribed in this case I would impose a ball and chain as punishment. It would be welded shut around the right foot over a comfort collar. Advantages would be lower monitoring costs, family pays the bills, freeing up jail space, a bigger ball if it was removed. Police time would be made more efficient. G Voice, Tauranga

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Friday 31 July 2015

New Zealand’s communication breakdown While I have great respect for the Maori people and their history, I have no desire to learn their language nor greet my friends with Maori words. It’s not my culture and Ellis Bryers must understand that. Let the Maori enjoy their own culture but don’t try and force it on non-Maori. Why does it concern Ellis that we all have to greet in Maori or learn their

language that is not spoken outside of New Zealand and is indigenous to Maori. It’s a pointless exercise when all Maori can speak English. This is using others to keep alive a native language and for what purpose?

language? Live and let live – it’s another case of interference in peoples lives. If given a choice of a language I would choose one that is useful and spoken in other parts of the world, rather than a

If a non-Maori wishes to learn Maori then it’s their choice. When we start taking choices away we begin a descent into dictatorship. A minority of the population dictating to the majority is ludicrous and arrogant. If people want to learn the Maori culture nothing is stopping them, let them do it of free will. A Taylor, Tauranga

Maori language: Not for our future? I am wondering what is the point of the article in which Ellis Byers states ‘I am Maori.’ (The Weekend Sun, July 24). Quite frankly, who cares? I can state that I, along with 85% of the population in New Zealand, I most definitely, am not Maori but am just as proud of my European heritage as he seems to be of whatever amount of Maori blood Byers has in his veins. I note he goes to the beach each morning to pray to his Maori ancestors. With a name

like Ellis Byer, he obviously has European or other blood within. Does he pray to those ancestors as well? He might offer a prayer of gratitude to British ancestors for the fact that he is living in a peaceful democratic country and able to air his views due to the British answering the requests of Maori elders to Queen Victoria begging her to send troops to put a stop to intertribal fighting, cannibalism and possible extinction of Maori.

The 85 per cent of non-Maori landing on these shores all bring their own very special cultures which they share and which enrich us. We respect Maori culture but I, for one, am not interested on pretending to be part of it. I will not say ‘Kia Ora’ to my friends but Hello, and I strongly object to the likes of Byers trying to thrust his Maori views down my throat. We certainly need to know the history of this country, but the real truth, not the whitewashed stuff that is being dished out to students today. The most important thing is that we are New Zealanders, and I am proud to be one. M Brooks, Tauranga

Drug trade: How will the Trans-Pacific Partnership affect our costs? The much-discussed TTPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) will increase the cost of pharmaceutical drugs because the document to be signed disallows Pharmac (New Zealand’s drug purchasing agency) to purchase ‘generic’ drugs. Our Prime Minister has stated that “pharmaceuticals will be more expensive”, but not to the end user because the tax payer will pay the estimated millions of dollars extra that the patented products will cost Pharmac.

John Key, a prime advocate for ‘the market will provide’, ‘free trade’ and ‘competition’ is now happy to scratch the back of multinationals and return the NZ taxpaying public to the ‘old days’ of subsidies. How does the farming community and the tax paying public feel about their National Government agreeing to subsidise the all-powerful multinational Pharmaceutical companies? M Anderson, Tauranga

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Friday 31 July

Co-housing Introductory Evening And

‘How To’ work shop. Wesley Church, 13th Ave 7-9.30pm. $15 at door.

Saturday 1 August

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting

at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757 Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP For lovers of music of Andre Rieu, monthly weekend gatherings in each other’s homes, annual garden party & celebrations at local cafes all to the music of Andre. Pete/ Jennifer 574 4238 Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes. 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 Books Wanted For Tauranga Harbour City Lions November Book Sale. CDs, DVDs & Jigsaws also wanted. Drop off points: Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. 576 7105 Come Dance the Night Away Sequence & old time dancing Greerton Hall 7.3011pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Explore the Tauranga Eastern Link

Bring your bike & ride down the completed road before it opens to vehicles 8-10am. No parking available on the site. www.nzta.govt.nz/tel Community day 10.30am - 3pm. Walk, run or take the tour bus. Information hub; machinery display; vintage car display; helicopter rides (fee payable); find out how to use the toll road. facebook.com/NZTAWaikatoBoP

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

Hairy Maclary Waterfront Sculpture

“Out of the gate & off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy”. A fun day planned for dogs, cats (all pets welcome) & their human friends. A variety of entertainment for both families & pets. Tauranga waterfront, next to the playground 10am – 2pm. ‘How To’ Workshop Whakamarama 9.30am - 4pm. $70 sharon@ecoimages. co.nz or 027 656 0408

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

Hall 7-10.30pm. Live dance tempo music. Bruce 576 5598 Pin’d Creative Showcase An opportunity for students to showcase their latest fashion designs on a catwalk show at Baycourt 6.30pm. Tickets from $10.

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News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg42

Community events and occasions across the Bay. Pg43

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg44

www.baycourtboxoffice@tauranga.govt.nz or 577 7189 Social Dance Aug 8, Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786. Just come on the night. Taichi Qigong Every Sat at Memorial Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free to join. All welcome. Tauranga Farmers Market Fresh & artisian produced food. Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Taste sampling Aug 15. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Peace Vigil Remembering Hiroshima

Tauranga Leisure Marching Display

Aug 15 at QE Youth Centre, 11th Ave, Tauranga. March past 10.30am, marching 10.30am - 2pm approx. Come & enjoy the colourful displays. Free admission. 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 2 August

Athenree Homestead Salute Fathers’ Day Sept 6. Celebrate this special day at the Station & Refreshment Rooms, Athenree Homestead. Ploughman’s Platters served from 11am. Bookings essential. www. athenreehomestead.org.nz Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

& Nagasaki Aug 9 at Tauranga Domain inside the main gate 2pm. Coming together to remember, reflect & recommit to peaceful means of resolving conflict. Free & open to the public. Petanque Tga/BOP Club Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606 Quakers in Tauranga Change of venue this week only: Alzheimers, 116 13th Ave 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by business meeting & shared lunch. 544 0448 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Taize at St Georges Join us for a contemplative service using the music of the Taize Community 7pm. www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz/

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461 Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Soc Meet at Carmel Country Estate, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen, Organ EL900, Clavinova 405. Carole 572 2919 Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc Guest speaker: Ray Mensell, homeopathy-healer at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $3, non $5. Free healing & refreshments. 0220 670 467 Underwater Hockey Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz

Worship service, Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. “To live is Christ” series in Philippians. “Citizens worthy of the Gospel”. Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz Belvedere Tauranga City United Vs Takapuna, Links Ave. Kick off 2.30pm. Reserve League Fixture 12.30pm kick off. Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s Bethlehem Lions Market First & Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. third Sun at Historic Village, 17th Ave Gloria 544 1834 8am - 1pm. Email: bethlehemmarket@ Your Voice...And You Group support lionsclubs.org.nz to find your voice, give confidence Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s when you speak & sing. At The Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Gym, 19 Glencarron Pl, Bethlehem Title: “The return of Jesus - what it means 10am - 12pm. Cost $20, students to you.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments free, beneficiaries by donation. Bookprovided. Vic 543 0504 ings essential. Ingrid 09 810 8218/021 BOP Rose Society Have a go at rose 952 690 or ingridward15@gmail.com pruning. 3 Te Puke venues commencing 1.30pm at 185 Boucher Ave, where a society member will Achieve Toastmasters Making it on show you how. Bring your gloves & Mondays. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at St secateurs. Rose 573 8481 Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga Children’s Dance Club 7 weeks, starts 7.30pm. Chrissy 543 9493 Aug 9 at Tauranga Primary School Hall, Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club 5th Ave. Learn Latin American, Rock & every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Roll, Cha Cha & more. Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Events Centre 7.30-9.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 Georgie Cup Charity Golf Tourny At Badminton Junior Club Bethlehem ColOmokoroa Golf Club, Links View Drive lege Events Centre every Mon 6-7.30pm. 11.30am – rain or shine. Featuring: Free Racquets available. Sue 021 194 4335 BBQ lunch, huge prize gable, free club www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz hire; raffles, special hole prizes. Entry $30 Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at each – teams of up to 4. Entry available DANCE NZMADE Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 at Omokoroa Golf Club, from Liz at Mt Maunganui College nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Omokoroa Library, or Malcolm 548 2776 Monday 10 Fitness August DANCE NZMADE Body & Soul Fun For over 50’s, or merlemal1@kinect.co.nz

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social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6pm & 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. 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 At Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. New members welcome. Heather 575 9092 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Antenatal Classes Te Ha Ora. Day & night classes. Kaupapa Maori - but open to all cultures. TeRina 552 4573 or in-fo@pirirakauhauora.org.nz

Free Mindfulness for Change Course Every Mon in Te Puke 6pm. 027 502 1188

Free Money Management Course

Learn to budget & manage your money better. Starts today & runs Aug 10 & 17 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Rd 7-9pm. Alternatively arrive 6.30pm for a meal for gold coin donation. To register or find out more 027 284 8302 or email: eunice@ bethlehem.org.nz www.capmoney.org Friendly Support Network Coffee morning first Mon of month at the Vintage Car Clubrooms, Cliff Rd 10am for those with Dutch roots. (we speak English). $2 donation. 548 2835 Friends of the Library No meeting at Tauranga Library in August.

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Alan 579 3177 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Learn to Dance St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave Te Puke with sequence dancers. New vogue & sequence dancing for learners & people wishing to improve. More lady dancers required. Learners 6.30pm, followed by sequence dancing until 8.30pm approx. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Leisure Marching For exercise, fun & fellowship for ladies 55+, no experienced required. Coreen 570 0172 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am

The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate Night, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St, 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 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. Joan 577 6781 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. Checkout FB. Trina 575 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. TGA UFO & Paranormal Soc Meet in hall behind Historic House, cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm. Door $3 inc light supper. All welcome. Ian 578 5373 Tiny House Theatre A variety of thought provoking documentaries screening second Mon of month 7pm. For info & to be added to email list Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611

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For parents, whanau or caregivers with children aged from birth to 12yrs to manage common parenting challenges. Free, with resources. Ardell 571 0144 or 027 311 2140 Volunteer WBOP Looking for a place to volunteer? Free advice Mon - Thur at Historic Village, 17th Ave 10am - 2pm. 571 3714 or volunteerwbop.com 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:

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ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui Open meeting every Tues at St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria Rd 7.30pm. Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmoral Kilties Masters grade marching team. Ladies aged 30-60yrs welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. Experience preferred but not essential. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 572 3173 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 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 Fire & Grace Nights Releasing the fire of the Father’s love for the restoration of a nation. Every Tues at Bethlehem Town Centre, above Metro Pharmacy 7pm. FB: The Father’s House Aotearoa NZ Ministry School. 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 Hei Tiki Pumau A free antenatal & parenting programme designed to foster & preserve traditional Maori birthing practices within the modern context of birthing in hospital & home. 5 day programme. Held at Te Puke 10am – 12pm. For information/referral details 578 7838 or txt 027 324 8487 or email: heitikipumau@huriatrust.co.nz 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 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Leisure Marching Team Seeking new members aged 30-50+ for friendly leisure marching. Practice Tues 6-8pm. Ph/txt Ardell 027 937 4248 Mount Morning Badminton Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Maxeen 575 0162 Oriana Singers Community choir meet every Tues at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Dee St, Mount 7-9pm. Ladies - Altos please & Men - Tenors or Basses. Terry 578 5937 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Alan 544 5989

Recreational Cycle Groups Every

Tues meet at Palmers, Ohauiti 9.30am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272. Every Weds at Sulphur Pt, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513. Every Sunday at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 9.30am. Heinz 574 1543 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Every Tues 7-9.30pm except second Tues of month 3.30-6pm. John 578 9716 South City Bowling Club Open Fours Day Tournament at Greerton Hall 10am. (Plate & raffle item). New members welcome. Mary 541 0687 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts today at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 7pm. Wade 021 606 133

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen & enjoy. Greerton RSA 7.30-10pm. 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 Meet every 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm

& 2nd & 4th Fri 10am at Tauranga Art Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga. Helen 0274 177 581 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Te Puke Lyceum Club Garden Circle 1.30pm. 573 515311 We Could Be Heroes Scarlet Black is a young girl with a big secret, she will gain super powers on her 14th birthday. Held at Baycourt Theatre Aug 4 & 5 7pm. Tickets from $7. www.baycourtboxoffice@ tauranga.govt.nz or 577 7189

Wednesday 5 August

Age Concern Walking Group Meet

at Matua Shops off Tilby Drive 10am. 578 2631

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bolivia If you enjoy the game, join us every Weds at the Te Puke Senior Citz Club, Jocelyn St 1pm. Marie 573 9219 Cards Do you play cribbage or would like to learn the game? Every Weds at Tauranga RSA 1pm. New members welcome. Rona 578 7939

Club Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls

Every Weds night. Jim 572 1983 Dance, Modern Sequence Every Mon 7.30-10pm & Weds 7-10pm Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. Tauranga Sequence Dance Club. Partners required. Owen 574 2714 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore every Weds 1-3pm. 021 110 0878 or at Papamoa Fashion Island, 42 Gravatt Rd, next to Esquires every Weds 3-4pm. 022 120 5406. No appointment necessary, no charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night, Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Champ Finals 7pm. Kevin 543 4044 Gate Pa Tennis Every Weds 9am 12pm. Come along & join in, make new friends. The aim is to introduce tennis on a social level, beginners welcome. No commitment 3 free trials Weds. Geoff 570 1168 or 021 474 807 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

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm start. Guest speaker: Annis Parker, internationally acclaimed speaker/healer of people & animals (wild, zoo & domestic). annisparker. co.nz $3 entry. Janet 0272 640 226 Otumoetai Lions Assist in community based activities & enjoy fellowship & social. Meet 1st & 3rd Weds of month. Fellowship 5.30pm followed by meal 6.30pm. Robert 576 8445 or http://

www.lionsclubs.org.nz/Clubs/202L/ Zone-9/Otumoetai Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet up once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & meeting new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Every Weds at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Wairongomai to Te Aroha. Grade mod, approx. 5.5hrs. Paula 07 889 7420 Tauranga South Garden Club First Weds of month at Central Baptist Church Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1.30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Margaret 578 1017 Toastmasters City Early Start The 6 F’s Club - Fast, focused, flexible, feedback, friendly & fun. Confidence & leadership building. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 6.50-8.15am. 021 044 5654 LaniDTM@gmail.com or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Grp Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016

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Aqua Aerobics Every Thurs at Ocean Shores Village, Maranui St, Arataki 9.15-10.15am. Exercise to music indoor pool. All abilities. Cost $7. Lynda 574 0457 or 029 230 0162 Awesome Clothing Sale

Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave 9.30-10.30am. Rain or shine. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Christian Services Held every Thurs 7.30-8.30pm & Sun 3.30-4.30pm at Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. 021 026 86421 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Every Thurs 12.45pm play indoor bowls, 500 & Bolivia. John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible Study on Deuteronomy. Jack/ Betty 544 3809. And at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Charmaine 576 0467 Divorce Care Weekly seminar/support group featuring biblical principals for healing from a marriage breakup. Thurs Aug 6-Oct 29 7-9pm. Holy Trinity 578 7718. Register online www.holytrinitytauranga.com 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 Genealogy Tauranga Branch of NZ Soc of Genealogists meet at St James Church Hall, 72 Pooles Rd, Greerton 7.30pm. Speaker: Betty Atkinson “Scrapbooking & digital book making for genealogy.” Jennifer 576 7042 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 134 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040 Mount Underwater Club Club night at Mount Ocean Sports Clubrooms (Cnr The Mall & Salisbury Ave, Mt Maunganui) 7.30pm. Photo presentation on PNG Trip. Gail 021 471 768 or gail. bingham58@gmail.com

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues, morning class

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

Friday 31 July 2015 Papamoa 500 Card Club Every Thurs at Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm. Dave 575 5887 Papamoa Table Tennis Every Thurs at Papamoa College Gym 7-9pm. New members welcome. John 572 0129 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi Qingong Every Thurs at Ohauiti Rd Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1hr. $1pp. All welcome. Eric 577 1988 Tauranga Citizens’ Bureau AGM Aug 13 at St Stephen’s Methodist Church, Otumoetai 10am. Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai, & every Mon at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave. Both 9.30-10.30am. $4pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108 www.taurangamodelrailwayclub.co.nz Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers

Every Thurs at Snr Citizens Club, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.309.30pm. $3pp. Maria 576 7326 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35+, Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Lynda 575 0627 or tswbop@gmail.com

Toastmasters - Kickstart Breakfast Club

Speak confidently in a fun environment. Alimento Cafe 7am, guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Winter Delights Free cup of soup & entertainment held by Mount Lions, at Arataki Community Centre 6.30-8pm 6 August, 27 August. If you’d like to help contact Brenda 021 188 8308 Young Parents Group (For ages 20 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

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forms & info. Check out FB - Community Education Bay of Plenty. Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Breast Cancer Support Trust 200 Club Legacy Lunch at ASB Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui 1-4pm. Includes prize draws for members; an opportunity to network with other 200 club members; an address from guest speaker Lotta Dann – author of ‘Mrs D is going without.’ To register 571 3346 or email: support@breastcancerbop.org.nz Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm & 7pm onwards 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 Kowhai Probus Club Bethlehem Meet first Fri of month at Tauranga Citizens Club, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 10am. Second Tues of month meet 10.30am at various venues in Tauranga. Film group meet last Fri of month to attend a film at local cinemas. Sid 579 1093 Mobile Phone Workshop Not sure how to use your technology devices? Book now for your lessons & learn the basics. Gayle 0274 393 267 NZ Family History Month Meet every Fri during August in the NZ Room of Tauranga Public Library 11am - 4pm a genealogist from the Tauranga Branch will be available. www.genealogy.org.nz Tauranga Careers & Business Expo At Baypark August 7 & 8 9am – 3.30pm. Come & discover the many, varied & exciting career & training opportunities we have, right here in Tauranga & the Western Bay. Free admission. www.bayvenues.co.nz Te Puke Forest & Bird Annual street stall, outside the Te Puke Post office 8am - 4pm, selling bargain native trees The Sociables 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & event. 022 0120 376

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By Winston Watusi

Put on your Blues suede shoes

3 5 Fill the grid so that 9 every row and every Get down, get your groove on and get jiggy 3x3 square contains 7 4 the 1 – Saturday is International Blues Music Day. digits 1 to 9 the first Saturday every August is, according 2 4 8 7 toYep, IBMD director Johnny Childs, “a day for the How to solve Solution No.1790 international community to unite in celebration 3 4 1 2 3 9 8 4 7 6 5 No.1791 Sudoku! of the blues, including its many icons, legends and 4 8 5 3 7 6 2 1 9 pioneers, and to help elevate and support the vast 1 6 6 7 9 4 1 2 8 3 5 pool of modern day blues artists and practitioners Fill the grid so that 8 9 1 6 4 7 5 2 3 around the world.” 4 6 2 3 1 9 8 7 every row and every 5 4 And 2 8 why 5 9not? 1 There 6 4 are many ‘international’ days, 3x3 square4 contains 7 3why The 7 4 the digits 1 to 9 9 1 4 shouldn’t 7 2 3 6 5 8Blues have one? The big question, 7 9‘The 8 5Blues’ 3 4 is1a kinda amorphous concept, is 2 6since 88 7 6 5 3 5what IBMD? 8 1do6we 4 do 7 to 9 commemorate 2

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They’re having a big bash in Hamilton, and there are shows in several other cities around New Zealand, but Tauranga was obviously hiding in the cotton-field when the gigs were doled out, despite some exceedingly groovy blues a little later in the month (more on that later). My suggestion is to take a leaf, or some pieces of eight, out of the International Talk Like a Pirate Day playbook and start your day with a blues exclamation. After all, Saturday is also the first of the month and many people still begin such occasions by either saying “rabbits” (dunno why) or by that old tradition of threatening physical violence (are pinches and punches allowed under anti-smacking legislation?)

Music speaks

So, why not start your day with some blues-speak seems appropriate. A quick celebratory holler perhaps? Of course, it should be something that starts with a rousing “Woke up this morning!” After that you can free-form the rest, go with what you feel and, in the spirit of the music, just jam away. Here are a few suggestions... Robert Johnson Memorial Holler: “Woke up this morning, believe I’ll dust my broom.” B B King Lonesome Holler: “Woke up this morning, my baby was gone.” Bessie Smith Hangover Holler: “Woke up this morning with an awful aching head.” Lead Belly Morning Holler: “Woke up this morning, blues all round my bed.” Remuera Repossession Holler: “Woke up this afternoon, both cars were gone.”

Across No. 1433 7. Film actor (6,5) 6. Miserly (4) 8. Haphazard (6) 11. Instance (8) 9. Regret (6) 13. Visualized (8) 10. City (NI) (7) 14. Distinguish (7) 12. Pass (SI) (5) 17. Custom (5) 15. Fastened (5) 19. Fury (4) 16. Abundant (7) 21. Ripped (4) C O N O E E T W I S A A H 18. Emergency (6) A I N V I N C I B L E S M 20. Fool (6) S R U E E I L N M U T T S 22. Prime minister P A I R E G E N E R O U S E T D C D M G E X E M T T 1930-1935 (6,6) T E P A P A G R E G R E T Down Y E L S OWG T O O A T O C U S T O M G E X O D U S 1. Small car (8) N T D I T K 2. Hand-me-down (4) AA US CT KA LI EA G N D I N U T S 3. Beauty (7) Z R P I E G I U I E O E K A P E T E R F R A S E R M 4. Contempt (5) F S T E E E E E O S T E R 5. Total (8) Solution 1432

John Key Answer to Everything Holler: “At the end of the day Kiwi Mums and Dads don’t really care who woke up this morning.” Of course, if you happen to miss out on International Blues Music Day – if perhaps you’ve been saving this column for a leisurely read over a Sunday cup of coffee – there are a whole bunch more days just around the corner. Here’s just a small selection of things we can celebrate in August: next Friday (the first Friday of the month) is International Beer Day; August 8 is World Senior Citizen Day; August 12 is International Youth Day; August 13 is International Left-Handers Day; and August 20 is International Mosquito Day. But perhaps nicest of all is this Sunday, August 2 – International Friendship Day. I think we can all get behind that.

Got the blues?

As I alluded to earlier there are some cracker blues gigs coming up in August. First one is the show I mentioned last week, two highly-awarded blues women coming to the Art Gallery. Ali Penny and Dorothy-Jane Gosper call themselves The Divine Devilles and are both very funny and accomplished musically. They’re in town on Thursday August 6 (Hiroshima Day), show at 7pm, tickets $25 from the Gallery. Also at the Gallery, this time on August 22 (National Tooth Fairy Day in the US) is a blues concert featuring top New Zealand harmonica virtuoso Neil Billington alongside bluesman Mike Garner. They’ll present the show they recently toured in Japan to great acclaim. Neil is a simply astounding harp player and will also delve into some Larry Adler-style jazz tunes with the support of local guitarist Trevor Braunias. Tickets are $25 from Eventfinder or the Gallery. Good things always come in pairs and that same night at the Te Puna Memorial Hall sees the return of Wellington’s Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band. Laura is a terrific singer and the band includes the inimitable Wayne Mason on keyboards. There’s a licensed bar and light refreshments, tickets are $20 from Rosie on redruth@vodafone.co.nz or on the door. More on these closer to the time. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Auditions for Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ this August Twice As Good Productions will return to Te Puna Quarry for their next Summer Shakespeare production of ‘As You Like It’ in January and February. It follows on from its sold-out season of ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ staged earlier this year and auditions for the show take place this August. Founder Suzy Sampson says they’re after local actors, musicians and volunteer stage hands to bring the classic comedy to life. “‘As You Like It’ is one of my favourite plays and I’ve worked on productions of the show in Hong Kong and London,” says the internationally trained actor and director. “These auditions are open to everyone, so if you’re a lover of Shakespeare come have a go.” About 16 people will form the main cast and there’s a mix of large, medium and small roles, with rehearsals beginning in October, with a three-week break during the Christmas period. Music features a lot within the show, which will be set in the 18th century, and will have a classical flavour. “Anyone who can play an instrument will be most welcomed – violins, flutes, anything in that genre.” Auditions take place on August 1-2 in Omokoroa, and on August 4 at Te Puna. For more information or to book a time, email Suzy Sampson at info@twiceasgoodproductions.com By David Tauranga

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Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 2 – Take 2 5-8pm. Easy listening & classic hits duo. Mount RSA Friday 31 – Lip Service 7.30pm. The Crown and Badger Friday 31 – Decibel. Saturday 1 – One One One. The Hop House Friday 31 – Blue Friday Session with Derek Jacombs & Mike Garner 8pm. Free event. Welcome Bay Bar Friday 31 – Karaoke 8pm – midnight.

A scene from ‘A Midsummer’s Nights Dream’ at Te Puna Quarry earlier this year. In August, Twice As Good Productions are holding auditions for its upcoming production of ‘As You Like It’ to be staged in 2015.

The Bard comes to life in the Historic Village Summer Shakespeare Tauranga is holding auditions for its inaugural production of ‘Twelfth Night’, which will be staged in the Historic Village during January 2016. SST was founded by Pascal and Nadine Tibbits, who have brought together a highly experienced production team, which includes talented playwright and actress Gin Mabey, and seasoned actor

Dylan Frewin who will direct the show. “This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of history in the making,” says founder Nadine. “We are also pleased to announce that we have received funding from Tauranga City Council for this event.” Actors are asked to prepare a short monologue of their choice, and to make an audition time with the director. Auditions take place at the Mauao Performing Arts Centre in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, August 9, and Saturday, August 15. For full details and to book an audition, visit Facebook

International talent takes the stage Legendary guitarist Gray Bartlett MBE has been picking his way to success for more than 35 years. His style is unique and sits him beside some of the world’s greatest guitarists. Coordinator for The Entertainers Club, Nicole Stagg, is very excited to have Gray Bartlett and friends for the club’s August 9 gig. Gray has spent many years as

an international promoter and more recently completed his own international tour to sold-out concerts in Hawaii and Australia, Nicole tells us. Gray has also just completed recording a new CD, titled ‘Love... Always!’ which is due for release early next year. Gray Bartlett plays at the Tauranga Citz Club at 5pm on Sunday, August 9. Tickets are $10.

and search for ‘Summer Shakespeare Tauranga’. By David Tauranga

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Acorn Foundation celebrates latest Dale Carnegie graduates This month another 27 Western Bay of Plenty students graduated from the Dale Carnegie course, bringing the total number of student graduates to 126 since it started five years ago. Acorn Foundation, Dale Carnegie BOP Waikato, Priority One Instep, and nine Western Bay schools

initiated the programme locally in 2010, when they recognised a need to help students develop the skills to succeed at the next stage of their lives. “We partnered with local Dale Carnegie operators to deliver a customised course to selected students from each one of the Western Bay’s secondary schools,” says Acorn operations manager Margot McCool. “Leadership is a real buzz word when it comes to young people, but for today’s students there are only a limited number of leadership roles available at school, so how do these other young people develop the skills they will need?” One recent graduate from the programme says, “My self-confidence has increased and I learnt to stop second guessing myself.” Acorn Foundation donors Roy and Mary

McGowan have a passion for helping young people reach their potential, so were delighted when the Acorn Foundation approached them with the suggestion to support three young people from each of the region’s secondary schools to do the course each year. The programme is one of the most successful leadership development programmes in history, with more than nine million graduates in 90 countries, and is recognised by employers internationally with its ISO 9001 certification.

Graduates of the Dale Carnegie course. The course has proven to be extremely effective in preparing young people for the next step in their lives, whether that is tertiary education or the workforce. This course powers students to move far beyond their comfort zones as they stretch for and attain ambitious new goals. It focuses on developing self confidence, communication, and people skills, building leadership and resilience in managing stress and worry.

Wonderland comes to life in Waihi One of the quirkiest and enduring children’s stories, complete with its crazy characters, will come to life next month when the Waihi Drama Society stages the pantomime ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Produced by Noeline Loader, its cast of 19 includes nine adult actors and 10 Katikati and Waihi children, some as young as seven, who are guaranteed to charm theatre-goers, as well as invite audience participation in what’s being billed as a marvellous musical play. Alice is Katikati’s Tyler

Clarke and the White Rabbit is Madison Evetts-Jones. They are joined in Mike Carter’s adaption of Lewis Carroll’s whimsical tale by 20 others playing well-loved characters including the Dodo, Duck, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, Mock Turtle, the Queen of Hearts and, of course, the Mad Hatter. Noeline moved to Waihi last year from Thames, where she also directed this pantomime in 1998 for Thames Musical Theatre. For her 36 years of service to musical theatre, Noeline has recently been awarded a Merit Award by Musical Theatre New Zealand. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ plays at the Waihi Theatre at 21 Boyd Rd, Waihi, from August 19-23 and August 26-29.

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You’ve heard it before: “You can be anything you want to be, if you just try hard enough”. The intent is good, but the message isn’t. It is a myth. It just isn’t true. It is not possible. Sadly though, so many people believe it and spend a lifetime trying to be something or someone they are not. Just like the fable known as the animal school, each of the animals failed at things the other animals excelled in, to the point that – after struggling and trying extra hard to master what they just couldn’t do – they could no longer excel in the things they did at the start of the school. A far more truthful thought is this: “You cannot be anything you want to be – but you can be a lot more of who you already are.” The thing is, the Christian life is all about that very thing! Discovering more and more of who we are, and the way God has wired us up. In that discovery is immense freedom. It happens in the growth of the relationship we have with God. As we get to know more and more of God, we get to know more and more of who He has created us to be. We find amazing joy and fulfilment in the strengths He’s given us. It’s true: “You can be a lot more of who you already are.”

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Hear God’s call out to the Gentile church In our generation, against all human odds, the nation of Israel is back in the land God promised to them in unconditional, eternal covenant. Also, God is regathering Jewish people from the four corners of the world to bring them back to Israel, just as He promises consistently throughout the Old Testament. At a time when Israel did not exist as a nation, God declared in Zechariah 12:2: “Behold, I am about to make Jerusalem a cup of staggering to all the surrounding peoples.” This is happening now. Today, the nations are on a collision course with God over Israel. God warns in Joel 3:1-2 that in the last days He will enter into judgment

with the nations “on behalf of My people and My heritage Israel, because they have scattered them among the nations and have divided up My land.” This is happening now. Today, as throughout history, the growing tide of anti-Semitism seeks to destroy the Jewish State and to wipe it off the face of the earth. Scripture calls us as Christians to comfort Israel (Isaiah 40:1), to bless her (Genesis 12:3), to pray for her (Psalm 122:6) and to encourage her with God’s precious Word. Paul tells us in Romans 1:16 that “the gospel is the power of God for salvation to the Jew first and also to the Gentiles.” Romans 11:11 tells us that God will use the relationship that the Gentile Church has with God to provoke Israel to jealousy. And Paul declares in Ephesians 2:15 -16 that God will reconcile Jew and Gentile together

through the cross of Christ, as one new man in place of two. As Gentile believers, we must stand with Israel and support her restoration as God has promised. By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

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THE NORTH ISLAND TRAIN TRIP - A must do includes door to door service, Auckland to Wellington train trip (so many great sights), top accommodation in both Auckland and Wellington, private Te Papa museum guided tour (Te Papa like you haven’t seen before), Flights back to Tauranga, and we drop you home again. All dinners included. A great trip. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 to book & full details

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