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Gone fishin’ It came through on the radio channel thick and fast. “We’ve caught the big ones!” Lance Gray and Melissa Woodcraft-Ball reeled in two short billed spearfish on board their vessel ‘Crank’. And they were big, weighing in at 27.4kg and 24kg. The two spearfish will be recorded in this year’s One

Base Fishing Tournament. “There’s a big emphasis on tag and release,” says event organiser Roly Bagshaw. “A lot of the guys choose to tag fish so all the data can be stored by Ministry of Fisheries and over time we can build a picture of how the fish migrate and see

how fast they grow.” Lance and Melissa are two of about 400 anglers fishing out of Tauranga and as far as Whitianga and East Cape for the ‘big one’. To read more, cast your eyes to page 10. Photo: Blue Chilli Productions.

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Astronomers are over the moon with the discovery of seven Earth-sized planets, in orbit around a very groovy red dwarf star. Now considering there’s seven and the star is a dwarf, the planets would surely have to be named Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Dopey, Grumpy, Bashful and Doc? So far the only title they’ve been given are the inspirational labels of planets B, C, D, E, F, G and…I’ve forgotten the last one. Oh yeah, that’s right, H. If only there was an easy way to remember those. While all this important news was breaking, New Zealanders were mostly distracted by the more important news issues, such as, should pineapple be put on pizza; and why Papamoa was invaded by frogs.

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The red dwarf star is smaller than our sun and puts out less heat, but its seven planets are orbiting closer, so the whole system is more compact. The ones closest are likely too hot; the ones most distant are likely too cool; but there’s a chance that a few in the middle might be just right, like Goldilocks and the porridge. So science people are excited that these might support life as we know it, or at least something similar such as Tim Shadbolt. Note, they didn’t say ‘intelligent’ life…

Observatories

The new planets will come under the gaze of a couple of planet-hunting observatories. Including the European ESO scope, that is named, and I’m not making this up: Extremely Large Telescope. That’s quite an inspired name for the device. We assume it’s bigger than their Moderately Large Telescope and quite a lot bigger than The Slightly Smaller Telescope and the Teensy Weensy Pocket Magnifying Glass. But nowhere near the size of the Gigantic Kick-Ass Mega Combo with Fries Telescope.

Hardships and spaceships

Meanwhile, the Taxpayers’ Union has put a rocket up the Government for giving aid money to countries that have their own space programmes. And rightly so, if a

your astronaut around and when he squats, put the poop in the bag and walk around with it at arm’s length for the next 45 minutes till you find a council bin, then try to wedge it in, around the Lion Red bottles and empty Woodstock boxes. That way, astronauts can avoid Klingons on their space boots.

country can afford to blow millions into space you have to question why the NZ taxpayer is donating aid dosh. Ground Control to Major Tom, there is Arabs on Mars something wrong. Also aiming for the stars, the United According to Taxpayers’ Union founder Arab Emirates has announced a scheme to Jordan Williams, NZ since 2010 has dished establish a colony on Mars by 2117. out a total of $214 million to countries that Sheik Mohammed unveiled the plans spend up big on space. Indonesia scored and they’ve thought of everything. Oxygen $88m off us; while in the same period supply, transport, science stuff, camel spent $223m on a space programme. India stables. was given $4m, while it was busy blasting However, it’s not yet known whether away $1.2 billion on they’ll allow pineapple on pizza. space research. Nigeria Meet the the ‘Canes: Meet launched its fifth ’Canes: Gravity of the situation satellite, and aims to Meanwhile, back on Earth some put an astronaut in humans have stooped to all new space by 2030… levels of depravity. meanwhile Kiwi A warning here, this story aid totalled contains disturbing images. $647,000 to help A bloke can only take so feed and shelter much. Practical jokes can Nigerians on the only go so far before they Hurri-cane ground. cross a line. I’ve been on This is lunacy on both sides of the practical Sam Cane a grand scale. New joke game. Zealand needs to follow But there’s a line. And this Australia’s lead here, and week, it was crossed. cut aid to countries A practical joke that went that have such beyond the bounds of warped priorities. acceptable and funny. A We have people in prank that left me in despair NZ and the Pacific for humanity. A numbness in hardships, while on my left side. Driven to we’re lavishing drink. Huddled in the foetal money on countries more Kain-o position in the closet with 14 interested in spaceships. pairs of crocs. Co-caine Some of you may have been to this dark Avoiding Klingons place before, for those of you who haven’t, Meanwhile, NASA is tackling one of space I hope you never have to suffer this: travel’s most pressing issues: it has Someone prankster interferes with your asked the world for ideas of how to dispose Spotify playlist and uploads Justin Bieber. of doodoos in space. We’re not sure why they just don’t fake Parting shot getting rid of it, like they did with the moon If you weigh 100kg on Earth, you would landings, and like half the people who walk only weigh 38kg on Mars. Therefore you’re their dogs at Papamoa. not fat, you’re just on the wrong planet. However, our advice to NASA is to get one brian@thesun.co.nz of those little containers to attach to their For more nonsense, ‘like’ Rogers Rabbits on facebook astronauts that dispense plastic bags. Follow

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Council help sought with old tyres

Owen Douglas wants the council to lobby government over orphan tyre disposal.

Tauranga man Owen Douglas wants the city council to lobby the Government to take action over old car tyres, which are a growing environmental problem. The number of discarded car and truck tyres is growing at a rate of 12,000-20,000 car tyre equivalents per day or about five to eight million every year. “And there is no way of dealing with them other than tossing them into holes in the ground,” Owen told Tauranga City Council’s Environment Committee this week. Speaking in the public forum, Owen says tyres can be chewed up by machinery and recycled into low emission high calorific value fuel for the cement industry, but the plant will cost about $7m. It could process up to 16,000 car tyre equivalents per day at a cost of about $10 per car tyre.

“The only way you are going to get that money is by a stewardship programme,” says Owen. When the tyres come in put $10 put on the cost, which is held by the Government, and that is paid to get rid of them. “Unless money is attached to the tyre there’s not enough money to process it and get rid of it.” He wants the council to lobby the Government on his behalf because his letters to the Prime Minister, Environment Minister and Primary Industries Minister are having no effect. Meanwhile the tyres are stacking up, says Owen. There are already 50-100 million ‘orphan tyres’ in the landscape. Orphan tyres are tyres that have been dumped with no way of tracing their origin.

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Pedestrians hit by cars Two men suffered critical injuries after being struck by cars in separate incidents in a 24-hour period. A man in his 50s suffered multiple fractures after he was struck by a car on Wharawhara Rd near Katikati on Monday, at around 2.30pm. While a 26-year-old Papamoa man suffered multiple injuries, including a significant head injury, after he was hit by a car while attempting to cross the Tauranga Eastern Link near Bruce Road off-ramp in Papamoa about 11am on Tuesday. Both men remain in a critical condition in the intensive care unit at Waikato Hospital.

Tidal stairs falling into place Tauranga City Council’s Access to Water project is a little closer to completion, with most of the tidal stairs in place this week. Since most of the stairs will be under water when the project is finished, installing them has required walling off the sea so the team can work in dry conditions. A wall of sheet piles has been employed to keep the water at bay. Each pile, standing four metres above ground, are driven eight metres down into the seabed by a vibrating hammer.

King steps down as deputy Annette King has announced she is stepping down as Labour Party deputy leader and will be retiring from politics at the end of this Parliamentary term. Labour MPs will now elect a new deputy leader at the party’s caucus meeting next Tuesday, and the party’s leader Andrew Little says he will be nominating Mt Albert MP Jacinda Ardern for the position. Annette says Jacinda has her full support to be Labour’s new deputy leader.

Ngai Tukairangi seal $40m deal Matapihi-based Ngai Tukairangi Trust’s acquisition of one of New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit orchards was formerly concluded in Hastings on Tuesday. The trust purchased the 60 canopy hectare orchard, located 12 kilometres north-west of Hastings, for a record $40.2 million. At just over $700,000 per canopy hectare, the 66.47-ha Hawke’s Bay sale is slightly cheaper than an earlier purchase of a Te Puke kiwifruit orchard, which went for $800,000-plus per canopy hectare.

Doug Tamaki laid to rest Well-known Maori tourism entrepreneur Doug Tamaki has been laid to rest after he died suddenly last Saturday. Doug was admitted to Tauranga Hospital and was placed on life support after his heart stopped at his Mount Maunganui home on February 23, but died surrounded by his whanau three days later. Doug was co-owner of the award-winning Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua which he operated with his brother Mike since 1989.

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A day on Bay beach clean-ups “A plastic bag floating through the air Western Bay residents are being with a bit of wind can travel quite a few encouraged to don gloves and help kilometres. “And there will be heaps of clean up our shoreline this Sunday, March 5, from 9am-12pm as part of Envirohub’s Sustainable Satsuki Takenouchi and Diana Donker. Backyards month. People are invited to meet at seven different locations at the same time in what’s being considered a regional first, says Envirohub’s Sustainable Backyards regional event coordinator Diana Donker. The event also concludes the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education’s Seaweek 2017, which aims to inspire Kiwis to renew their connections with the sea. “The main aim for us is to create awareness that it is time for us to take action and pick up the rubbish on our beaches because we know all know how plastic doesn’t disappear,” says Diana. “Every piece of plastic made is still existing on the planet – so we need to make sure we dispose of it in a proper way. “And we also want to create the awareness that we are all responsible to take care of the beaches and make sure they are clean. “And it’s really simple – just taking a plastic bag with you to the beach picking up a few bits of rubbish.” Diana says a lot of rubbish is blown from carparks, playgrounds and grassed areas onto beaches. And estuaries are expected to house more rubbish – “because these are areas people don’t go to that often, and due to tidal conditions”. But she expects the main items beach cleaners will find this Sunday will be plastic bags and plastic bottles.

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little pieces of plastic that were once something bigger but have broken down and washed up on beaches.” And plastic has a very detrimental impact on beach and ocean wildlife. “For example, a turtle’s favourite snack is jellyfish – and if you’ve seen a plastic bag floating through the water it resembles a jellyfish. “So turtles digest a lot of plastic because they think it is food.” Diana says many landcare and environmental groups and individuals in the Western BOP already do their part to keep their own patches clean. “But we can all do our bit to help.

“As you can see Mount Maunganui was rated one of the best beaches globally and we have many more beautiful beaches throughout the Western BOP – so we need to keep them clean.” This Sunday people can just turn up at one of the seven locations to help. Clean ups are organised for Waihi Beach from the north end to Orokawa Bay, Anzac Bay, Tuapiro Reserve and MacMillan Reserve in Katikati, Ferguson Park, Omokoroa Domain and Kaituna Cut Reserve in Maketu. “We’ve been able to put this event together with help from many volunteers including Keep Tauranga Beautiful, Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society, Katikati Boating Club, Omokoroa Environmental Managers, Waihi Beach Environment Society, Tauranga City Council, Enviro Katikati, Western BOP District Council and Department of Conservation.” Organiser will provide gloves and rubbish bags. “And we will dispose of the rubbish afterwards.” And while Diana doesn’t think our beaches are in bad shape, she advises “think about what you’re taking to the beach”. “Only take pictures and only leave footprints.” Sustainable Backyards is a programme of events organised annually during March to promote the environment throughout the Bay of Plenty. For more information, email Diana at: sustainablebackyards@envirohub.org.nz or phone 021 254 3343. Merle Foster

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A lovely lady called Olive Levi Wilson and his 1967 VW. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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He’s swooning over ‘Olive’. Fantasising, hands clasped firmly on chest, staring distantly into the air-cooled, rearmounted stratosphere and grinning as if something intimate’s about to happen. “I’m 46,” says Levi – pronounced Levee – Wilson. “And I should know better.” But he doesn’t and never will. Olive’s not a looker – practical rather than pretty. Snub-nosed, difficult to handle and can only muster 110km/hr – but then only on a good blacktop, if she’s gently coaxed and only for a short while. Dependability, rather than speed, is Olive’s strength. “Always starts. Always delivers me to where I want to go.” And whenever Levi is ‘delivered’, at journey’s end, he will stroke Olive on the dashboard and say: “Well done Olive.” You sense Levi wants you to think he’s quietly nuts. About Olive, of course. And he agrees that when grown-ups start anthropomorphising their cars like that, then generally it’s too late for therapy. He tries to explain. “Olive has her own personality and idiosyncrasies,” says Levi. “And when I get into Olive and drive her, it’s like doing something with someone.” Pardon the innuendo, but what Levi’s saying is he also has a work car too, but there’s no love there. “It isn’t a VW, it’s a Toyota; it’s just a vehicle to me. I get in, drive it and there is no connection.” Toyota may want to work on that. The union with Olive is cast in quality German steel. It’s forever. She won’t be sold. “God no!” says Levi. “I will be buried with her. If not, then my son will get her.” Every VW owner seems to have a slightly different version of how they feel about their vehicle. But they

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Firefighter Justin Hunter, senior firefighter Ryan Hope and senior station officer Gavin Amrein can’t wait to give away big prizes at their brigade’s fishing competition.

Hook a ticket to fire brigade competition Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade has 300 tickets for sale to its fishing competition on March 10-11 – and senior station officer Gavin Amrein advises fishos snap one up before threading their lines. With more than $18,000 worth of competition prizes on offer, Gavin says the limited tickets “normally sell out pretty quick”. And the annual competition is running as per usual – major prizes will go to the average size fish for snapper, kahawai and trevally, and there’s a landbased section for each species. Gavin says the brigade’s competition trophy goes to the person who catches the heaviest snapper and there’s a prize for heaviest Kingfish, plus heaps of spot prizes and a children’s section for youngsters. Fishing starts immediately after the competition debrief, which is on Friday night, March 10, starting 5pm at the fire station on Sheffield St, Katikati. The main competition rule is boat fishing anglers must fish within Tauranga Harbour. “Contestants are welcome to come along to the station on the Friday

night, hear the briefing on weather and Bowentown bar conditions – and there will be Indian curry and a sausage sizzle.” “Plus adult tickets go into the draw for a portable Bluetooth sound system, and we also have one to give away in the children’s section.” On Saturday, March 11, children have to bring their catch to weigh-in from 2pm-4pm, while adults weigh-in fish from 2pm-5pm. Gavin says the fire station will have a family fun afternoon from 2pm with a bouncy castle and activities for the kids, barbecue, and bar open for adults. Prizegiving is 4.30pm for children and 5.30pm for adults. Plus this year anglers can post their ‘best’ and ‘worst’ competition photographs to the ‘Katikati Fire Brigade Fishing Competition’ Facebook page to be in to win a prize at prizegiving. This year funds raised will be used to buy some portable lighting for the fire trucks. The 16th annual Katikati Fire Brigade Fishing Contest is on March 10-11. Tickets cost adults $20 and children $15 from Maree Finance Ltd, Katikati Building Supplies, The Onion Vege Place, and at Katikati Fire Station from 5pm-8pm from March 1-11.

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Local scholarship winners Two Western Bay of Plenty students will find this year’s financial burden of studying a bit lighter by winning scholarships from the Omokoroa and Districts Pakeke Lions Club. Nicolas Adams is the recipient of $2000 under the Beryl Scott Award, and Max Sharpe receives $1500 under the Precious Award. The criteria for the scholarships are academic excellence, the student’s vision of their career path and their economic need, and they are available to local students who’ve had at least one year of tertiary education. Nicolas attended Bethlehem College and is currently at Canterbury University, where he has completed the first year of a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and economics, scoring As in all subjects taken. He wants to continue on to the PhD level at university and then follow a

career in developmental economics. His ambition is to help narrow the gap between rich and poor both in New Zealand and internationally through education and sport. Max attended Tauranga Boys’ College and has now completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Otago University with majors in geology and oceanography with an A average in every year. He’s also been accepted to continue with a masters programme in 2017. He has two main academic interests: epithermal mineral deposits, which are typically minerals that occur in veins of material brought to the surface by geothermal activity; and the role of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current in global warming. Both these areas should lead to career opportunities that involve the outdoors and travel. The quality of applicants for the Omokoroa and Districts Pakeke Lions Club scholarships was high, with all six of those interviewed having A-pass averages.

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Rugby juniors meet rugby idols

More maestros wanted please! Katikati Maestros is looking for more men to join their choir. Choir director Jeanette Hasell-Back says the group has lost members through illness or age and wants to boosts its numbers again. “We sing a wide range of easy listening music, in parts, which requires a degree of self-commitment. Our aim is to give enjoyment to the community and broaden our music repertoire, rather

than just singalong.” As well as performing as a male choir, most concerts are joined with the ladies’ choir, the Divas. Jeanette says it is well-known that singing assists with memory and breath control “and is a great way to meet like-minded people”. Katikati Maestros rehearse at 7pm Tuesdays at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Katikati. To give singing a go, phone Jeanette 07 549 3668 or 027 243 5799.

Dante-Lewis, 9, and Georgia Rawiri, 11, are looking forward to meeting the All Blacks on Sunday. Photo: Tracy Hardy.

All Blacks Jerome Kaino and Nehe Milner-Skudder will be there – and you’re invited too. Families are encouraged to attend a free Family Sunday Funday event, hosted by Pato Entertainment, at Arataki Sports Club on March 5. Junior rugby players will be able to register to play for the Arataki Sports Club this season, as well as have the chance to meet their All Black idols Jerome and Nehe and gain some top tips. Pato Entertainment hosts one of the biggest reggae festivals ‘One Love’, which brings thousands of

visitors to Tauranga for a two-day event, injecting more than $5-6million into the local business sector. But Pato says One Love is more than just a big concert. “It’s about helping as much as we can in giving back to the community. Especially to the kids because they are our future.” There will be live music from Papamoa musician Tiki Taane and Swiss, with support from local DJ Mickel. The free Family Sunday Funday event, hosted by Pato Entertainment, is at Arataki Sports Club on Sunday, March 5, from 9am-12pm.

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Pod is living his dream Damian Gordon, with a trademark head of wild grey locks, was the youngest of six siblings – all boys.

The hair has nothing to do with image, but everything to do with clowns. “It saves a lot on wigs.” And as the youngest, there was absolutely nothing Damian could do that would surprise his parents. Because five brothers had done it all before, the trouble, surprises, successes, failures. So he became the funny man, the clown. “And I was pretty good at it, I could make people laugh.” He even told the careers advisor at a Wellington Catholic boy’s school he wanted to be a clown. “Don’t be stupid boy,” they said. “That’s not a career. What are you talking about?”

That’s circus life

Well that catholic brother would now be twiddling his rosary apologetically and the embarrassment would be creeping up over his clerical collar because the boy who would be a clown now is a clown. He even owns his very own circus to clown around in. “It was always going to happen,” laughs the ringmaster, clown, boss and hired hand, depending on what time of day it is. His circus, the Aotearoa Circus, is sitting snugly in one corner of Memorial Park – it looks very comfortable there. The set-up’s as neat as a pin, with the red-striped big top circled by trucks and caravans as though marauding Apaches are expected to come whooping down 11th Ave. It’s between shows – the big top is an empty and sad place – it needs expectation, excitement and surprises, chatter and laughter and kids high on candy floss and popcorn to make it work. In fact, the only nod to normality today is a drying rack draped with undies, T-shirts and socks. So one minute there are gasps as the aerialist defies on the trapeze, next minute they are doing their handwashing. That’s circus life. Bright lights then drudgery.

guy on a park bench. “We called out to him to come help put up the tent. Four years later he was in the ring performing.” Nowadays it’s young people heading off to the various performers schools. And there are no animals of course.

There once was Jumbo

An elephant called Jumbo was once the star of this circus tent, and a pride of lions and tigers. But the animal protest groups hounded them out of the business. Now there are no animals. “Expectations have changed. But some people are still disappointed there are no animals while others say they wouldn’t come if there were animals. You can’t win.” But they are winning – a full house is 240 and some seasons they are turning them away. “But we are happy with 150 to 200 – this season is a bit quieter.” And it doesn’t stop – 26 to 28 weeks touring then home for a couple of months to prepare for another tour, up and down the land, town to town, two and three shows a day some days, 150 shows a year.

FAST, G THRILLINN! Pod the alter ego ACTIO In the middle of the ring ‘Pod’ the clown is playing up to The Weekend Sun camera. “You want happy or sad?” Either or and he can turn on both equally well. Pod is Damian Gordon’s alter ego – he got Pod at clown school, a name given to jesters who entertained the wealthy in Roman times. Yeah Pod is good, it sits comfortably with the shock of hair. But aren’t clowns intrinsically sad people, or people with something to hide? “I haven’t analysed it that much. But if they did they might find something.” One of the circus hands wanders aimlessly into the big top while we’re talking, probably just being nosey. Pod seizes the moment. “You looking for a job, you looking for something to do?” Clown turns boss. Circuses have changed. Changed lots. “The older guys with the history and the stories have gone,” says Damian. He remembers a homeless and unemployed

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They’re the husband-and-wife teams behind the organisation of the World Junior Squash Championships in Tauranga. But Char and Marcus Niles and Angela and Wayne Werder need more than a marital dynamic to make this one work. They need manpower. “We need glass court cleaners, signage crews, VIP co-ordinators,” says Char, who is the tournament’s marketing and communications manager. What she’s saying is the team needs volunteers, a force of about 200 should have it covered. “Ceremonies assistants, team liaison co-ordinators, van drivers, venues support, AV technical support, merchandise and ticketing and tournament controllers.” The World Junior Squash Championships will be, by country numbers, the largest world sporting event Tauranga has hosted. “And if you think you have something to contribute then we would find a role for you,” says Char. And while the close-knit squash community has been called to arms, they’re anticipating the wider community will turn out as well. “You don’t have to be involved with squash; just anyone who wants

to contribute and be part of a massive, exciting international sporting spectacle, something that Tauranga hasn’t seen before.” The under-19 event will be played at perhaps the country’s pre-eminent squash facility, the Devoy Squash and Fitness Centre in Devonport Rd, Tauranga, and the Mount Maunganui Squash Club, the Te Puke Squash Club – and the showpiece, the drop in full glass court with wraparound spectators, at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. “It’s fantastic,” says Char. It’s the sort of court they used for a tournament in Egypt with the pyramids for a backdrop or in New York where the court was set up in Grand Central Station. The tournament goes for 10 days from July 19 and guarantees the game at its best. “The players may be under-19 but some of them have senior world rankings and some are already pros,” says Char. “There will be some spectacular world class squash on display.” Want to be part of a major sporting spectacle on our own backdoor? Visit www.wsfworldjuniors.com for job descriptions or contact event logistics manager Angela Werder at: worldjuniors2017@gmail.com or phone 027 646 4944.

A key ingredient in our regional attractiveness I grabbed a sausage the other day off a hard-working parent standing behind a barbecue on a beating hot day while a group of 17-year-olds cleaned my car from top to bottom. Outside Mount College it was the rowers’ turn to take up their popular car wash option to raise some money for their sport – in this instance the under-18 novice girls hoping to attend their first nationals tournament. This crew is particularly notable because they are the first girls’ squad from Mount College in many years – they had worked so hard to get into this position. Up before dawn most days,

most of them needing to be dropped off by mum or dad to train full noise day-after-day, then off to school for classes. There’s no real history of rowing at this school, just parents with passion, kids with drive and that youthful assumption that ‘cant’ or ‘wont’ or ‘shouldn’t’ are words for others. It’s this ‘just do it’ attitude that I see so much of out and about in our community. Volunteers are everywhere, humble and inspirational.

Nearly always under the radar, thousands of Bay locals every week commit to something more than themselves. I find it very powerful and a key ingredient in our regional attractiveness. We are living in unprecedented times with the population influx into our town – it’s extraordinary. I see this as a huge positive because I know the talented people now calling Tauranga home have a huge role to play in the development of our city. If you are a ‘new arrival’ remember the best way to connect with a community is to volunteer your time to a cause you are passionate about – that way we all win.

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Hundreds of ‘gone fishing’ signs might be hung on the door handles of many Tauranga homes for the next four days, as about 400 anglers head to the waters for the annual One Base Fishing Tournament. Boats were released from the Tauranga Harbour entrance on Wednesday for the four-day tournament hosted by Tauranga Sports Fishing Club. Anglers will search the seas as far as Whitianga and East Cape for the biggest fish they can find in a bid to claim fishing glory and be in to win thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes from furniture suites to chilly bins, barbecues, TVs and power tools. Event organiser Roly Bagshaw says during the competition anglers can communicate through a radio channel called Tauranga Game Base. “They’ll be calling in and letting us know what they’ve caught – and we’ll hopefully see the odd fish back at the weigh station.” Roly says there’s a big emphasis on tag and release, which means most of the fish caught will be released. “There’ll be the odd one that we hang up, which draws a good audience, but not every fish needs to be taken. “A lot of the guys choose to tag fish so all the data can be stored by Ministry of Fisheries and over time we can build a picture of how the fish migrate and see how fast they grow etc.” The tournament encourages anglers to reel in the pelagic fish species such as marlin and tuna. Roly calls those the ‘glamour species’. “This time of year we’ve also got things like mahi mahi, spearfish and those sorts of species that have arrived here in the warmer water in summer. A measure and release section is in place for snapper and Kingfish, which Roly says presents people with “incentives to release nice fish, only taking a photo”. “It’s up to them if they choose to release those fish or to bring them home. The idea is if there’s

a big Kingfish or snapper taken, there’s a good chance that’ll take out the weigh section – we can communicate that to all the guys and all the fish after that can be released.”

Anyone can fish in this tournament, although Roly says these days it does have a waiting list and you must be a member of a club. “However it tends to attract people who are a bit more serious about their fishing.” “It’s a four-day event so obviously you need a bit of endurance. We’ve got some really keen juniors and plenty of women, who are just as keen as the guys and tend to show them up from time to time.” Roly says the One Base fishing competition is an iconic tournament that been hosted by Tauranga Sport Fishing Club for many years. “We’ve had some really great fish caught and released. Last year we had a great run of blue marlin, I think about four of those weighed more than 200kg.” But Roly says what keeps people coming back is the competition’s change in nature from being open to thousands of anglers to about 400 entries. “It’s got a wonderful local club feel, there’s a real sense of camaraderie.” Zoe Hunter

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Wiener schnitzel diplomacy ‘New Zealand rocks!’ - a greatful Johanna Schmidt with host Julie Morgan-Hughes.

There was one very miserable German backpacker weeping and there were two other women crying with joy. Feelings were running wild in a Tauranga CBD travel agency.

to go home…right now. And she was also homeless.” Johanna had been backpacking for five months on her own, five months through Australia and the last two weeks road-tripping between Napier, Gisborne, Taupo, Rotorua and Tauranga. “Brave, yes,” says Julie. “But there are a lot of nasty people out there and I wouldn’t want my children doing it.” Even though there are good people out there too – people like Julie. “That was my problem,” says Johanna. “No-one to lean on and rely on. A friend would have made it so much easier.” And she was missing her family – her Mum and Dad and her brother and sister. “Just the basics – like not having to wear shoes in the shower and Mum’s fresh cooked meals.” Johanna says she got to the point she believed the universe didn’t want her travelling any more. “And I didn’t mind admitting when I arrived at the Flight Centre, I was desperate.” Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

German wandered up to my desk,” says Julie Morgan-Hughes. It was Johanna Schmidt, a 20-year-old backpacker from Kappeln in the very north of Germany on the Baltic Sea. “Even Germans don’t know it’s there.” She’s joking and happy now. But it was a far cry last Saturday afternoon. “She was weeping and carrying on,” says Julie MorganHughes. She needed to get to Brisbane today, right now. “I didn’t know why her travel was so urgent. She was crying and I was trying to rebook her existing ticket, which was for a week out.” But 15 minutes into their discussion the German was inconsolable. “I didn’t want to upset her any more,” says Julie Morgan-Hughes. “I thought someone may have died.” The Sun’s Julie Commerer says Julie Morgan-Hughes looked like a nice person, a listener. Because then the tourist just blurted it out. “She was desperately homesick, had been for three weeks, she missed her family and she needed

“It was the saddest thing and the most beautiful thing” says Julie Commerer, who with her daughter Jess Bidois watched the whole drama unfold. “And it made me very, very proud to be a New Zealander.” And centre stage in this real-life drama was an emotional rock, a problem solving allround nice person, Flight Centre consultant Julie Morgan-Hughes. “Why did I do what I did? Why wouldn’t you?” What she did was open her home and her family to a complete stranger for a whole week. The “sad and beautiful thing” at Flight Centre in Devonport Rd played out like this. “This young

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Museum needs volunteers Fords, Fords and more Fords Western Bay Museum is calling out for new volunteers to sign up to help run the facility on Main St, Katikati. Volunteer roles include front of house, museum guides, conservation, researching, housekeeping, collection preparation and working on the education programme. To enquire pop into the museum, call 07 549 0651 or email: info@ westernbaymuseum.co.nz

Charity fishing competition coming up The Te Puke Emergency Services Fishing Club is hosting its annual fishing competition on March 17-19 – and has limited tickets to 100. All proceeds from the event will go to

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vehicle sales consultant. And he predicts there will be some pretty special ‘finds’ among those on show. “Last year a guy brought a Mark 1 Zephyr on a trailer – what we call in the car circles a ‘barn find’. The guy had found it in a shed, ended up buying it and had it on a trailer to show everyone.” “It’s about showing your enthusiasm and passion for your Ford,” says Barry, who thinks he’ll be surrounded by people in Ford memorabilia while also seeing a few Holden shirt-wearers there – because the show extends beyond the brand to capture people’s simple love of motor vehicles. “We do get people walk in with Holden shirts on as well – it’s a car enthusiast day.” The All Ford Day is at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, this Sunday, March 5, from 10am3pm. Entry cost adults 15-plus $5, under-15s gain free entry and cars to be displayed cost $5 for the vehicle and all occupants. Merle Foster

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White Ferns a spectacle in their own right on the television and winning. Channel 9 broadcast the Australian matches live. “They are kind of pioneers in giving the girls all the chances the guys get,” says Samantha. And last Sunday’s run a ball nail biter in Auckland was also televised. “It’s amazing what it does for the development and promotion of the game. “People have been stopping us and say

we watched you on television. That’s great because previously we wouldn’t have been recognised at all.” The White Ferns will be playing the Southern Stars at the Bay Oval, a ground that was packed with 12,000 people earlier this year to watch the blokes, the Black Caps play Bangladesh. It’s probably unfair to make comparison because as Samantha

points out, women’s cricket is a spectacle in its own right. “We are both the best the country has to offer. And while they may hit a few more sixes and fours that doesn’t make the women’s games any less exciting.” The Eden Park game was case and point – it was a cracker. “We managed to showcase some of the excitement. We love to win and we love to beat Australia.”

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Sports people can be weird superstitious animals. Michael Jordan wore his old college shorts under his NBA uniform. Definitely worked for him. Serena Williams will wear the same socks for a whole tournament. Worked for her. All Black Sam Whitelock wears the same style of black and white undies every match. And White Fern Samantha Curtis, who just happens to be a senior solicitor with a private client and trust team at Cooney Lees Morgan, is also prone to superstition. She probably slept with her bat last night. “I have done that on a few occasions before a big match and it has worked,” says the right-handed batsmen and wrist spinner. “It’s produced big runs for me and I don’t know why I don’t it more often.” She can laugh. But she fires up talking about the White Ferns who are on fire at the moment. “We have been talking about having that fight, that determination, that will

to win,” says Curtis. “Previously that belief hasn’t quite been there. But now it certainly is and it’s great.” That belief enabled the White Ferns to smash the world number one ranked Australians in the T20 series across the Tasman recently. “Who doesn’t like to see Australia struggling, an Aussie down.” But they also know that a wounded and cornered Aussie is a dangerous animal. “They have got fight and depth. There will be personnel changes, and they will come back hard.” But, she says, they are beatable. “We have already proven that.” And as this edition of The Weekend Sun was going to bed, they were one up in the ODIs here in New Zealand and about to stat back-to-back matches at the Bay Oval. “And everyone’s working to give ourselves the very best chance of being in that final of the World Cup in England June and July.” People are talking and they’re talking because the White Ferns have been up

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Make mentoring youth part of your life Te Aranui Youth Trust is calling on Western Bay of Plenty residents to get on board with its Te Ara Poutama mentoring, which supports young people and families in the region. Te Aranui Youth Trust’s funding administration manager Tanya Grimstone says the charity developed the mentoring service with a small team of people who could see there was gap in their services provided for young people. “Our mentoring programme is one way amazing people in the community are able to support young people who need a little extra encouragement,” says Tanya. “These young people have made positive ground with a support team and need the help of a positive role model who can help with the positive transition into new opportunities. “No qualifications are necessary.” Tanya says mentoring is “a great way to share ideas, skills, stories, and experiences with a young person”. To find out how to get involved, register for Te Aranui Youth Trust’s information evening on mentoring on March 15 by phoning 07 577 8070 or

Lance Somervelle and son Ezra problem solving as a team to work their way out of their rope shackles.

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New express bus service for Te Puke A new weekday express bus service is underway between Te Puke and Tauranga at peak travel times to cater for an increased demand for public transport. The new express service to Route 221 started this week after the new-look Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport Committee heard some passengers have been unable to board the

7.45am and 5.40pm bus due to overloading. The service was approved at the committee’s first meeting on February 24 and started on Monday, February 27. BOPRC transport policy manager Garry Maloney says the express service travels direct from Te Puke to Tauranga return offering an additional morning and afternoon

travel option for Te Puke residents. Gary says costs for the additional services will be met in the current budget by reallocating a bus from an under-patronised service to run the two new Te Puke express services. To find out more about the new Route 221 express service, phone 0800 4 BAYBUS (0800 4 229 287) or visit: www.baybus.co.nz

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Travel Safe Safer Journeys

Share the road with care Share the road Stay in your lane

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When sharing our roads be aware of other vulnerable road users in particular cyclists. Share the road with care by giving cyclists a wide berth and constantly scanning ahead for hazards and reacting accordingly. Everyone has a role to play and courtesy goes a long way. Ian Campion

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• Keep left, but not to the extent it compromises your safety

• Cyclists stick to left on corners and car drivers scan ahead for cyclists and wait until safe to pass

• Stay in your lane whether you are a cyclist or a vehicle

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Road users often end up sharing the same space even though this means there can be a whole range of different sized vehicles in that same space. People on bikes are among our most vulnerable road users. It’s important that cyclists understand that, too. Phil Shoemack

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Jizzy shares her ‘jungle’ and her sustainability wisdom In 2005 Jizzy Green, her husband Mike, with two children, bought their Park Rd property in Katikati with a house and a grass lawn.

Fast-forward 12 years and Jizzy’s family property is intensively landscaped and bursting with fruit trees and vegetable gardens taking over nearly all space on offer. But it’s all in the name of sustainable living. “We have a 900m2 section. The house,

“The idea was to feed the driveway and carport family – it’s their living takes up about 300m2 – inheritance – so now we and then we have about transport a huge banana 60 fruit trees, eight box filled to the max with raised vegetable beds fruit to them every week. and lots of fruiting bushes “We just can’t eat it all on like blueberries and our own. Chilean guavas. “They were buying a $30 “It’s a jungle – you Ooooby box of fruit and can get lost out there,” veges but then decided to laughs Jizzy. “I ran a pay us instead!” Sustainable Living in So there’s lots of Action workshop at home preserving and bottling last weekend and I took on-site too – Jizzy likes participants for a quick to promote stockpiling of walk– and one lady said food and water, saying the to me: ‘Your garden goes Christchurch earthquakes on forever’,” says Jizzy. have highlighted how Jizzy Green is opening her backyard to the public. “But that’s such a laugh vulnerable we are when because really it is quite a “I don’t have a degree in disaster strikes. small garden.” permaculture, in farming or “You can’t eat flowers – and once “It seems really big because gardening – I’m a kindergarten the supermarkets are emptied, how there are all of these meandering teacher. It was just a case of one do you feed yourself?” pathways – we’ve packed so much year buying 10 trees and putting So this is the third year she’s into the space we have.” them in – and the next year going: opened her backyard to the public Now, Jizzy is hosting Sustainable ‘Oh let’s buy some more trees’. It as part of Sustainable Backyards Living Backyard Tours through her just carried on and on and on.” month to encourage people to live property this Sunday March 5 and Jizzy does have a water system more sustainably. again on March 25 – for people in place “to help the veges along” Jizzy’s Sustainable Living to explore what sustainable living and two rainwater tanks to store Backyard Tours are 10am-12 noon looks like. water – and they compost “because this Sunday, March 5, and March “We’ve started from scratch here you can’t garden without feeding 25 at 9B Park Rd, Katikati. – I think there was a lemon and the soil”. Entry is a gold coin donation. two apple trees when we arrived. Jizzy’s children grew up and Enquiries to 07 549 0399. The rest was just lawn. moved on about four years ago. Merle Foster

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Living by the beach is a luxury for some, and Papamoa residents are lucky to live so close to a luxury beach. Pacifica Home and Garden Store, located in Papamoa, wants to help bring the beach feel to everyone – and they can have it in their backyard. “Subtropical gardens are quite common in Papamoa,” says Pacifica Home and Garden Store’s Gaye Adams

Garden centre manager Joanna Moran with some heliconia subtropicals.

“I believe because people that live by the beach often want to encompass the whole idyllic tropical holiday lifestyle that living by the beach inspires.” And so the beach extends into the garden. Subtropical plants are identified by generally having bold large green glossy leaves and bright coloured flowers, says Gaye. Think reds, yellows, oranges, hot pinks, but also white – creating a lush green vibrant look. “There are lots of subtropical plants that can work well in gardens in the Tauranga region, just beware of frosts on some of the more frost tender subtropicals.” Some examples of plants that work well are puka, taro, palms, bird of paradise, gardenias, tractor seat plants, hibiscus, bromeliads, clivias. Pacifica Home and Garden Store has a great range of subtropicals to choose from, and if you need any help choosing or advice on care or planting, the team can help.

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We thought they could compete in that as well.” “It’ll just be really nice to showcase their talents and let them feel as normal as everyone else.” Rebecca says she’s already got a few kids signed up ready for Term 2, and they can’t wait. “They’re really excitable and loving and they want to do it but they’re not always given the chance to. “We’re open to as many as we can take, and if we need to do two classes, well, we need to do two classes!” Rebecca says they’re currently looking for sponsorship to help fund new uniforms for this special team. If you’re interested in enrolling your child, or if you can help with sponsorship, email: rebecca@ baytwisters.co.nz or see: www.facebook.com/baytwisters Cayla-Fay Saunders

But Bay Twisters manager Rebecca Grigson hopes to change that. Bay Twisters will be starting a new squad for disabled children and young adults aged four to 20 called Team Storm. “The classes are open to any disability; we’ve already got a few kids with Down syndrome signed up, which is really cool.” Starting in Term 2, Team Storm will give disabled children the opportunity to participate in the fun fitness classes for free. “Some of the kids that want to do this sport but can’t because of their disabilities,” says Rebecca. “I host my own cheerleading competition called Battle in the Bay and that’s coming up in August.

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Tauranga business abc services decided it was time to rebrand because their name didn’t reflect what they did and who they were. “We were called abc services back when people used the phonebooks; it meant we were listed first,” says director at Connect 2 Chartered Accountants Jocelyn Gascoigne. So the chartered accountancy firm has rebranded and changed their name from abc services to Connect 2 Chartered Accountants. “ABC services stood for accountants and business consultants,” says Jocelyn, but the business has grown and changed since its original naming 15 years ago. The new name – Connect 2 Chartered Accountants – encompasses the philosophy behind the firm.

The team at Connect 2 Chartered Accountants changed their name to reflect their mission to work closely with family businesses to achieve growth and success.

“We have changed our name to reflect our mission to work closely with family businesses to achieve growth and success. “We looked at our clients and identified that most of them are family owned-and-operated businesses who like to be treated as more than just a number. Our tag line ‘where you count’ reflects exactly that.” The team pride themselves on their work ethic and dedication to clients. In addition to the standard accounting services, the expert team can assist with Cloud accounting, payroll and debtor systems, profit optimisation, strategic planning, growth development and much more. Located near the city centre with ample free parking, the Connect 2 Chartered Accountants team is ready to help your business be successful. For a fresh new approach for your business and accountancy needs, visit: www.connect2accountants.co.nz

In Hamilton 66 per cent of rates are collected from homes versus 34 per cent from commercial properties. And this is despite Hamilton not having a 190 hectares port. Other cities charge commercial ratepayers between 1.6 to 3.5 times more than the residential

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Joseph Millar with the team from Bay SportsMed.

He’s the third-fastest Kiwi of all time, and has run second to the great Usain Bolt. But Tauranga sprinter Joseph Millar knows without the support of long-time sponsors like Bay SportsMed, achieving such impressive feats would be a lot tougher. He’s been supported by Tauranga’s award-winning business for several years, including while he was studying sport and recreation at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic – now Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. Bay SportsMed handle Joseph’s physio and chiropractic care, and they’ve helped him since he suffered a potentially career-ending back injury in 2010. Joseph has witnessed first-hand the benefits of the team approach to back pain. “It’s good to know there are people I can refer to when things aren’t going so well, too – and all under one roof.” During this time with Bay SportsMed

he has had two career highlights. Not only has he become the third fastest Kiwi of all time over 100m, but recently he placed second behind Usain Bolt in Melbourne. Now he has eyes set firmly on the 2017 World Championships and next year’s Commonwealth Games, with the eventual goal of sprinting at the Olympics. With Bay SportsMed behind him, owner Pat Wigley says all Joseph has to do is focus on the track and run fast. “Our team of physiotherapists and chiropractors look after people of all ages, from side-line supporters to athletes.” And Pat has seen the need to offer athletes the same services that Joseph has received. So Pat has set up the Bay Sport Centre to help aspiring athletes with goal-setting, periodisation planning, strength and conditioning advice, gait analysis, nutrition advice, injury management and training gear. For more information about Bay Sports Centre, visit: www.baysportscentre.co.nz

Surfers helping surfers! Hearing the emotion in Annie Farnsworth’s voice when she recalls her son Fyn surfing for the very first time would reduce even the staunchest of people to tears. Fyn, who has right hemiplegia and developmental delays after suffering a stroke as a baby, was eight when he first participated in The Disabled Surfers Association of New Zealand regular Have a Go Day event. “Seeing him that first time on the waves was pretty emotional. It’s still very emotional to this day watching him surf because it’s something I can’t give him,” says Annie. “To have people volunteer their time, treat him like another surfer out on the waves and give him that experience; for me as a mum, it’s the best thing in the world.” The now 17-year-old still rides the waves and is still involved with the DSANZ, a non-profit volunteer organisation giving disabled people opportunities to experience surfing in a safe and fun environment, which his mother helped established almost 10 years ago. And now, after a bit of a hiatus, the association will be bringing back its free Have a Go Day at Omanu Beach in Mount Maunganui next Saturday, March 11 at 9am.

Volunteers can register at: dsanzvolunteers@ gmail.com Participants can register at: dsanzparticipants@gmail. com. For more, visit: www.disabledsurfers.co.nz David Tauranga

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Swapping school for a day out on the ‘Seas’ Not everyone is fortunate enough to set foot on a cruise ship, but eight local Tauranga children walked the Radiance of the Seas for a whole day.

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Put their paws in the sand – legally If you are planning on taking your pooch out for a walk in the sand this summer, make sure you know the rules around dogs and beaches. There are specific rules for specific beaches as well as a handful of general rules for all dogs and dog owners. If your dog is likely to be dangerous or cause a fuss, it must be kept on a leash. Carrying a leash at all times when out in public with your dog is a wise idea in case it needs to be restrained. However, dogs must be leashed if you are taking them for a stroll in the Matua salt marsh and the Papamoa dune wilderness area; between the Papamoa Domain and Tyler Rd. And as far as beaches go, it’s always a good idea to check the Tauranga City Council or the Western Bay of Plenty District Council website before taking your dog out. Currently, dogs are not allowed on the Mount Maunganui Main Beach from Moturiki Island to Mauao, Pilot Bay from Mauao to Salisbury Ave, Omanu Beach within 200m from the Omanu Surf Club premises, and Papamoa Beach within 200m from the Papamoa Surf Club premises. This means our four-legged friends are

There are plenty of places in the Bay to take your pooch this summer. not allowed on or adjacent to the seacoast and includes any walkway, boardwalk, the foreshore and dunes. This means dogs are not allowed on dunes, grass or boardwalks at Mount Maunganui Main Beach or the grassed area between the road and beach at Pilot Bay. Dogs are also not permitted in the Elms Reserve, Mauao including the base track, Moturiki Island, McLaren Falls Park, Papamoa Hills Park, or the Otumoetai Pa Historic Reserve. In the Western Bay of Plenty District Council area dogs are not allowed at Waihi Beach, expect at the year-round dog zone between Albacore Ave and Plom Rd. Dogs can be taken on a leash at Island View

Reserve until March. Also, dogs aren’t allowed at the sandbars off Cooneys Reserve or Omokoroa Domain Foreshore until Easter Monday. And dogs are prohibited from around the Maketu Surf Lifesaving Club and the historic reserve until February 7. For a list of dog walking parks in the WBOP, see: www.westernbay.govt.nz/our-services/ animal-services/dog-walking-parks It’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for ‘no dogs’ signs posted along dog-free zones, and if you are still unsure, check each council’s website. And if you are taking your pooch out, make sure you always have something to clean up after it!

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Helping set your puppy or kitten up for life Our puppy and kitten promotion is in full swing, I truly have the best job! Our team is meeting gorgeous new family additions and helping them to become valued family members.

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While a puppy or kitten’s disposition is partly genetics, their environment and what they’re exposed to is crucial. Between three to 12 weeks for puppies and two to seven weeks for kittens are critical socialisation periods. It’s proven that kittens handled for 40 minutes per day by four or more people – male, female, adults and children – will grow into much friendlier cats. For dogs, it’s critical to expose them to everything you want to be ‘normal’ in later life. Time spent now is an investment in their future. So expose them to vacuum cleaners, washing machines, driers, bursting balloons – which simulate fireworks and thunder, carpets,

A pet and family fun day If you love spending time with animals – and human family members – clear the calendar on Saturday, March 18, from 10am-2pm.

Tauranga SPCA is hosting a SPCA Pet and Family Fun Day at Wharepai Domain – offering everything you need to know for a happier, healthier pet. Dogs on leads are welcome at the event – and there’ll be a range of activities and fun for the whole family – including face painting, bouncy castles, live music and entertainment – plus pet advice from the SPCA team, pet products, pets up for adoption, a Police dog demonstration, and other animal showings, plus much more. The SPCA Pet and Family Fun Day is on March 18 from 10am2pm at Wharepai Domain, corner Cameron Rd and Hamilton St, Tauranga. Entry is a gold coin donation. For more information, see: www.taurangaspca.co.nz

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wood floors, linoleum, wet and dry food, although long-term dry food is best. And also to car journeys – short initially but daily – cat carriers and different litter materials, and people of different ages and appearances. We also have sound CDs you can borrow to help socialise your puppy. Handling your pet all over is also important. Ensure you play with their feet, toes, ears, check their mouths and clean their teeth. If this is routine, life will be less stressful later at the vets or when medicating. Ensure your puppy has some time alone, so they learn this is okay too. There are many behavioural issues encountered with puppies that we can help resolve – and we’re happy to help. In addition we run four-week puppy classes, which are invaluable for socialisation. If you have a new fur baby, give us a call to hear about our amazing puppy and kitten promotion – we would love to meet you!

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Eating healthy for energy If you are hit by a midafternoon slump at work, a healthy lunch could be the answer to help you stay alert through to the end of the day. A well-balanced lunch with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is vital to help keep you full and to boost energy levels. A recent 5+ A Day survey found 72 per cent of workers felt more productive in the afternoon after eating a healthy lunch rather than something high in fat or sugar. Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables can be easily be turned into great tasting, healthy and satisfying lunches. And not only is it cost-effective to pack your lunch, it adds vital antioxidants to your work day.

For ideas on how to pack healthy workplace lunches, visit the Workplace Wellness Hub on www.5aday.co.nz To help kickstart a healthier lifestyle,

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The attire will be glitzy, the setting glamorous – and the food will be…rescued. And it will all be extremely grand. Women at this year’s Ladies’ Long Lunch at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology’s Tauranga campus on November 3 will be served food destined for the dump. Tauranga celebrity chef and tutor Peter Blakeway will help students at Toi Ohomai prepare this year’s meal solely from food that’s been rescued by dozens of community volunteers. Peter promises the unique meal will change the way people think about sustainability and rescued food. “We throw away about 40 per cent of our food in the western world, while more than one billion people are starving. It’s not acceptable.” Hospitality, media and horticulture students at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology will be assessed on their efforts, with the event forming part of their curriculum. Peter says his students are buzzing at the prospect of creating a menu from food that was destined to clog up our landfill. “The ladies who are fortunate enough to secure a ticket should prepare themselves for one of the best meals of their entire lives.” “As far as I know, this has never been done before

in New Zealand – preparing a menu for 300 women all made from rescued food – it’s exciting,” says Good Neighbour Trust food rescue coordinator Jackie Payne. Good Neighbour Trust is one of two charities this year’s Ladies’ Long Lunch is raising funds for. Te Aranui Youth Trust is the second charity. The Good Neighbour food rescue service started three years ago by distributing a couple of boxes of rescued food a week. Now, 90 volunteers help sort six tonnes of food every week and distribute that food to 42 charities. Te Aranui Youth Trust works in close relationship with New Zealand Police, delivering programmes aimed at reducing offending and creating safer communities in our region. The Ladies’ Long Lunch committee is hoping to raise $100,000 this year for the two charities. The funds will be used to set up a commercial kitchen for Good neighbour Trust’s food rescue initiative – and support future programmes at Te Aranui Youth Trust, including an innovative project to support the war on methamphetamine. Only 300 tickets are available for this year’s Ladies’ Long Lunch at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology’s Tauranga campus on November 3. Tickets are on sale soon. If interested, email: ladieslonglunchtauranga@gmail.com

Documentary investigates wheat intolerances A documentary on wheat intolerance, being hosted in Te Puke this month, is fundraising for the town’s toy library. ‘What’s with wheat?’ will screen at 7.15pm on Wednesday, March 22, at Te Puke Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe St. The film investigates the growing epidemic of wheat intolerance and why, after consuming wheat for thousands of

years, it has been linked to so many health problems. Entry is $5 with all proceeds going to Te Puke Toy Library. Tickets are being sold at Te Puke Chiropractic, Mount Maunganui Chiropractic, The Healing Room and Te Puke Toy Library.

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Let’s clean up our own backyard No carseats The Japanese kill whales in the name of science. The Spanish kill bulls in the name of entertainment. And we are outraged. Last weekend a group of Auckland fishermen slaughter a beautiful 466kg monster blue marlin they pulled from the deep off Muriwai west of Auckland. All in the name of sport. So what is the difference between the whales, the bulls and the marlin? They are all needlessly killed. And how can New Zealand be so sanctimonious to criticise others? There was the obligatory photograph – this extraordinary creature dwarfing the boat it was caught from. Did it’s size make it okay? Why wasn’t it released – alive? Can anyone tell me why? Possibly the second biggest blue marlin ever caught – wow! Contributing to almost a record would have made the fish feel better in its agonising death throes.

We learn the fishermen were “stoked, over the moon, couldn’t believe it.” I couldn’t believe it either, but for very different reasons. How long did it take this fish to grow to 466kg? What was its contribution to the perpetuation of the species? And they killed it because they could. Perhaps they are going to smoke and eat it. Is that any different to the Southern Ocean whale meat being served up in the sushi restaurants of Shizuoka Prefecture or buying it directly from a Japanese supermarket? So let’s not get all indignant about Japanese harpoons. Let’s clean up our own backyard. I liked to think New Zealand had grown up a bit, had become more enlightened, had moved on from blood sports. I struggle with the fact that this hapless creature didn’t stand a chance – the marlin struggled painfully to a point of exhaustion and was then killed. Congratulations guys! S Smith, Otumoetai.

Another day of ugliness and division? Two Otorohanga College girls started a petition to have the New Zealand Wars commemorated, motivated by a story that at the Battle of Rangiaowhia women and children were locked in a church which was then burnt to the ground. A quick Google search, which it seems nobody bothered to do, shows this story to be demonstrably untrue. A failure by teachers, Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy, and Prime Minister Bill English, who accepted

this petition based on a falsehood, has provided iwi with $4m of taxpayer money to plan the commemorations The unease is iwi will use this money for history revision and so to weave a new korowai of victimhood to improve their ideological interests and financial position. The Government should be asked why the demanded Land Wars commemoration is only being discussed with and by iwi. Of the about 3000 who died in these wars, some 1000 were British soldiers and militia.

It seems their descendants are not being consulted. My forebears arrived in 1841 and some lost their lives in the Waikato and Taranaki wars. No one has approached me or my family. If the wider public, and particularly the descendants of early settlers, are not involved and their views included then these so-called commemorations will, like Waitangi Day, become another day of ugliness and division. R Prince, Welcome Bay.

Superfluous to How many is too many? requirements Re: ‘Disturbing lack of accurate knowledge’ (The weekend Sun, February 24). R Paterson’s has grave implications for our new Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy, in how she carries out her viceregal duties. If, as she said in her opening address to the nation, she intends to carry out her duties to observe the unique partnership between the Crown and Maori, then her role in representing the Queen is redundant and she is superfluous to requirements. If a subject can be a partner of the sovereign then Dame Patsy has no more official and legal standing than does the Chief of the Otahuhu chapter of the Mongrel Mob and the definitions of ‘sovereign’ and ‘subject’ as given in the Oxford Dictionary, are nonsense. B Johnson, Omokoroa.

How many political leaders in New Zealand inspire you to actually rush out to vote? If you can invest in a dozen or more houses Prime Minister Bill English is your man. If you are a young couple who just want one to live in, sorry your income will never be enough. Our Bill has the answer to that situation, we will get the taxpayer to fund lots of state houses and that will solve the problem? Or perhaps we could start a housing charity to join the 28,000 charities already in New-Zealand. One really has to ask how can any small country can have 28,000 genuine charities? Bill again has the answer - the more charities we have, the less money the Government has to spend. This is a common philosophy of extreme right-wing governments. The public pays twice - once with tax, and again with the charity system. A leader with the Salvation Army says we should speak up. But the many leaders out there are on the gravy train - will they? We all know the answer. R Chamberlain, Otumoetai.

Blaming the grounded We’ve been informed there are 1 million passengers in the sky at any time, This amount of flying uses about 20,000,000lbs of fuel per hour, producing 64,000,000lbs of CO2 and 36,000,000lbs of H2O. Every hour. Over the years this has been happening I wonder if it has an effect on the global climate. Also 100lbs of fuel burns 400lbs of oxygen O2. All at high altitude. Politicians and corporate entities don’t seem to acknowledge this; too much investment. Easier to blame the people on the ground. P Langley, Paengaroa.

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Building on the foundation Last time we considered the importance and necessity of building our Christian faith on a firm foundation, Jesus Christ. A personal relationship with God is founded on the rock-solid person and work of Jesus Christ. He is the cornerstone of the Christian’s faith in God. The next logical thing to consider is, ‘How do I build the rest of the ‘structure’ called ‘faith in God’? Colossians 2:6-7 instructs us: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness”. Once the foundation of our faith is laid, we need to return to the ‘building site’ every day and continue the building-up process, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him. We do this

firstly by acknowledging every day and in every situation, that Jesus is Lord of our lives; that He alone is sufficient during every circumstance of life. We do not need any teaching or new ideas outside of what Jesus provides in the Bible. Secondly, we ensure that we daily are rooted and built up in Him – Jesus is the ‘soil’ of our faith, and so every day we are to draw life-giving nourishment from our living faith in Him. Our roots are to be deeply implanted in Him and His Word (the Bible), so that

when opposing winds blow, such as trials and hardships in life, we will not be moved or topple over. Dear Christian reader, are you nourishing your faith daily in the Lord Jesus Christ, keeping yourself firmly planted and rooted in His Word? Richard Roodt, Bay Bible Fellowship

Annual highlight for women EquipHer has quickly become a highlight of every woman’s year. Every woman has their own journey to embrace. And that journey shouldn’t be done alone, but together in community. We will be in six cities across New Zealand and in Tauranga on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25. We believe greatness is within you and we would love you to be part of this movement and join us at our women’s conference EquipHer 2017. Register now www.equipher.com

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Fifty years of football Tauranga City United Football Club is celebrating its golden jubilee tomorrow. Founded by Jack Bryan in 1967, the club has survived amalgamations and the loss of their previous home ground at Wharepai Domain, to become the leading football club in Tauranga. Former club president Ron Boyle joined as a 14-year-old the day the club was founded, playing until he was 27. “The club started with just one team, which played in the Waikato-Bay of Plenty competition. In the early 1970s we merged with Greerton Rovers Football Club, and entered the Northern League.” They were known as Tauranga City until 2000, when the combination of Mount Maunganui Football Club folding and Tauranga City Council evicting Tauranga City FC from Wharepai Domain brought them to their present grounds at Links Ave. Knowing they would now attract many Mount players, the decision

was made to add ‘United’ to the club’s name. Part of tomorrow’s celebrations is the unveiling of an honours board, which will have all the names of past presidents. Ron himself served 20 years. “When it got to 20 years, I thought maybe someone else should have a go,” laughs Ron, adding he doesn’t expect his name to be up there 20 times. The unveiling will come after a ‘past versus present’ match at 3pm tomorrow, which will see former players pitted against current members at the club grounds at 130 Links Avenue, Mount Maunganui. Anyone with an interest in football is invited to come along and watch. Naturally, the club is now looking ahead to the next 50 years – and already has some new projects in store. “This year the club has taken a new tangent. We are intending to start up a training academy soon, which should be exciting,” says Ron.

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Enjoy free music under the trees The third annual Music Under The Trees event at the dell behind the arrival centre at TECT All Terrain Park is coming up on Sunday, March 5. The Lions Tree Grove Committee has organised for Simply Strings – an older group playing their ukeleles – to open the day. Then Theory 89 will play music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s with the Rotorua Symphonic Band playing a selection of easy listening music to close the event. The Lions will have a sausage sizzle via donation and tea and coffee available for $1. Eventgoers are encouraged to bring

seats, blankets and a picnic and sit back and relax listening to a crosssection of music in the wonderful setting of the dell. This event is a fundraiser for an ongoing project the Lions Tree Grove Committee has been working on five years, converting 2.4 hectares of cut-over pine forest back into New Zealand native bush. The ‘Grove’ is situated alongside Adrenalin Forest and has walking tracks through it, plus a grassed area to relax with a picnic and friends. Music Under The Trees is on Sunday, March 5, from 11am-3pm at TECT All Terrain Park, Whataroa Rd, Tauranga. Free entry.

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Talking about Bruce We need to talk about Bruce. I was in Auckland last Friday night for Bruce Springsteen’s second New Zealand concert, the final show of the tour, and writing this I’m still buzzing from the incredible energy he puts out.

If you haven’t had the live experience it’s hard to explain exactly what makes a Springsteen concert so special. It’s not just the songs or the spectacle or the amazing musicians, it’s more that Springsteen manages to make each concert into a celebration and affirmation of the whole shebang, the whole idea of rock ‘n’ roll, of music, in some way being transcendent and able to inspire everything from rising above hard times to genuinely changing the world. That was true of Saturday night’s concert. There were sore feet and ringing ears and a whole bunch of silly grins on faces from sheer musical exhilaration.

The big question

But I was left wondering…I’m lucky to have seen The Boss a few times and this show never really answered the question someone asked in the car on the way: “Why is Bruce touring?” Last time here it was part of a grand blow-out. He had a new album, extra horns and backing singers, and was collaborating with guest guitarist Tom Morello. Each stop featured a specially-rehearsed opening song –from ‘Royals’ in NZ to ‘Highway To Hell’ and ‘Staying Alive’ in Oz and ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ in South Africa – and at many shows he played complete albums in their original order. In Auckland one night we got ‘Born In The USA’. Since then he’s released the anniversary collection of ‘The River’ and toured to support that. But this time there seemed no reason for a tour and effectively nothing new in the show. There were, of course, many highlights, but all the “bits” – the band clowning, the tribute to Clarence Clemons during ‘Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out’ – had been seen before.

A difficult transition

I think Springsteen finds himself in a difficult transitional period. Two important things have happened since the last tour. He released an autobiography; and Donald Trump has been elected.

I think it would be a mistake to underestimate the seismic shock from that second event. Springsteen has not really addressed the issue yet and many people await his response to America’s lurch towards xenophobic fascism. He campaigned for Hillary Clinton. No surprise there, Bruce has long been on the side of Democrats and the working class. The conundrum for him is the new Idiot-in-Chief was elected on the backs of exactly Springsteen’s prime demographic, the white working man. And although Springsteen said not a single political word at the Auckland show it was hard not to spot a theme to the central section of the concert. The opening eight songs came in a breathless rush without pause between tracks ‘Glory Days’, ‘Hungry Heart’ and other favourites galvanising the crowd. The first break was before ‘My City of Ruins’ brought tears to a thousand eyes. Then the show became subtly more sombre, not in tempo or energy but in message: ‘Wrecking Ball’, ‘The River’, an electric ‘Youngstown’ and ‘American Skin’. That’s a pretty bleak run and Springsteen pointedly followed it by leading a massed chorus of ‘I believe in a promised land’ from ‘Darkness At The Edge of Town’s most optimistic song.

What comes next?

But where to now? Energiser bunny though he is, Bruce clearly doesn’t move like he did 10 years ago. At 67 his manic stage sprints Book your place for have become jogs. The band isn’t getting any younger either... An autobiography suggests perhaps solo shows with more stories and less running. And he has to rediscover his place in modern America. After 9/11 Springsteen reconnected through his ‘Rising’ album, redirecting retributive wrath towards emotional and physical renewal. How he approaches the ugly anger of Trump’s constituency is anybody’s guess. So ultimately this was just a great show, no more, no less. And if they’re taking a break I’m grateful to have had what was possibly a final opportunity to witness three hours of hi-energy brilliance from a stage of legends, the majestic E-Street Band. But what I really want to know now is what Bruce is going to do next...

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Anna embracing the ‘Bold, Brave and Beautiful’ It may come as a surprise to fans of wonderfully talented musician Anna Hawkins that she’s never undertaken a solo-tour before. That’s going to change this month.

Beautiful’, with six of the 12 tracks that appear on the album her own original songs. Of the six originals which appear on this new album, she says the song ‘What If ’ is the “closest, most personal” to her. “It’s a heart-on-my-sleeve song that’s got a two-fold meaning. It’s a song about my relationship with God, and at the same time it’s about my relationship with In celebration of the Tauranga singer/songwriter’s my husband. “Basically it’s about being vulnerable to new album ‘Bold, Brave & Beautiful’, Anna is hitting share your heart and to share who you are completely, the road for a 12-show tour of New Zealand which let down all your defences, let down all your guards.” will see her perform at Tauranga’s Holy Trinity Anna Hawkin’s new album ‘Bold, Brave & Beautiful’ Church on March 25. is set for release on March 17. “My Tauranga show will be slightly different because To preorder the album or information about Anna’s it’s in partnership with Waipuna Hospice and is called upcoming tour, visit: www.annahawkins.com Anna Hawkins. ‘Songbirds – Sisters Take Flight’,” says Anna. ‘Songbirds – Sisters Take Flight’ is at Holy Trinity “My sister Lisa, who also appears on my new album, and I Church in Tauranga on Saturday, March 25, from 7.30pm. will be performing with a live band. So I’m definitely looking Tickets cost $40 for adults and $20 for students from waipunaforward to coming home to perform.” hospice.co.nz Recorded in Poland, ‘Bold, Brave & Beautiful’ is Anna’s The Weekend Sun has one double pass and a copy of ‘Bold, third studio album, which she says is about her being Brave & Beautiful’ to give away to one lucky reader who can brave to experiment musically again, to embrace change and tell us the name of the song on Anna’s new album? enjoy the ride. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Anna also flexes her muscles as a songwriter on ‘Bold, Brave & Entries must be received by Wednesday, March 8. David Tauranga

Singer-songwriter LA Thompson comes to town LA Thompson has been writing and performing her own music from the age of three. She has been a vocalist in original/ covers band Road To Amber, and performed with all-girl band Lace. LA and Chris Barclay form their Dynamic Duo, and LA enjoys a busy solo artist career, performing at many local and national venues, including more recently The Limeroom and Cabana in Pauanui, The

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Music - Dance - Food - Arts&Crafts - Family Fun www.trmc.co.nz

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Friday 3 March

Friday Fun Night Come down & have

some fun at Greerton Aquatic Centre Friday Fun Night 5.30-7.30pm. Games, prizes, inflatables & more. This months theme: Disco fever. Friday Fun Night Grab your friends & come to Baywave Aquatic & Leisure Centre 6-8pm. Only $6 entry with games, prizes, music, hydroslide, waves & more. Oceans’17 Under 14 NZ Life Saving Championships at Mount Main Beach until March 5. http://www.surflifesaving.org. nz/calendar/2017/march/under-14-newzealand-surf-life-saving-championships(oceans17)/

Saturday 4 March

18th Tauranga Multicultural Festival

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

Bay Network Singles Social Club

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

Baypark Family Speedway

Street Stock Invasion. A must see event. Action packed, thrilling motor racing experience. ASB Baypark stadium 6.30-10pm. Tickets: adults $20, child $10. www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz Friendship Force International Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: regclothier@gmail.com www.thefriendshipforce.org Group Dog Walk Join the Wander Dogs Club for a fun, social group dog walk in Maketu, dogs on lead please. Meet at the playground, cnr Beach & Park Rds 10am. Inversion Back Pain Expo March 4 & 5 at Tauriko Hall, 776 State Highway 29 10am – 4pm. Merivale Monthly Market Day Have a free stand to sell your stuff in Merivale. First Saturday every month outside the CHIRP “Redezine’ store, 5 Merivale Rd 8-11am. Judy 022 681 9867 Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Every Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.308.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women’s Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui Sat &

Sun - coaching & competitive play 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Jo Ann 578 3606 Tauranga Social Dance Change of venue for March 4 only. Baptist Church Hall, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 7.30pm. Sequence & old time dancing. Great music & supper. Garry 543 0051

Trustpower Photographic Exhibition

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

Sunday 5 March

A Course in Miracles Bringing loving

solutions to unloving situations. Join us for a spirited dicussion on the practical application of the Miracle principles in the Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 1st Ave, Tauranga. Free non demoniational teaching aimed at bringing personal peace. 12pm coffee & chat. 1pm discussion: 5 steps to having permanent, loving, harmonious relationships. Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Worship & communion service, Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Exposition of 1 & 2 Peter - “Good living that God recognises.” Pastor Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz Bethlehem Lions Market Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “The way to life series - #3 tips for reading your Bible.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bike & Hot Rod Show Council Reserve, Cherokee Place (off Aerodrome Rd) Mt Maunganui. Gates open 8am. Show 10am – 2pm. Held by Coastal Cruisers. Entry $2pp. To register phone Garry 022 047 0802 Children’s Day Sunday Funday at Katikati Resource Entre 3-5pm. Free party afternoon. Face painting, dancing, games, pizza, gifts, stories, singing. Parents welcome. A Christina Productions Event. Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 www.christinaproductions.co.nz Club Mt Maunganui Bingo every first & third Sunday of month. Good prizes. 575 4886 Croquet Every Sun, Tues, Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School & Playgroup at Tauranga Boys’ College, Devonport Rd 10am - 12noon. Guests welcome. https://www. csclubtauranga.nz/en/ Family Sunday Fun Day Live music with Tiki Taane & Swiss with support from DJ Mickel Arataki & special guests from the All Blacks Jerome Kano & Nehe Milner-Skudder who will meet the kids that will be registering to play for the Arataki Rugby Club 2017. Bouncy castles,

competitions & giveaways. Alcohol & smoke free event. At Arataki Sports Club, Arataki Park 12-5pm. Free entry. Fire & Ice - Walk the Lakes March 12 family fun walk. Registration from 9am, walk starts 10am. $10 entry fundraising for Tga Parents Centre. At Lakes subdivision, Tauriko. Get dressed up in your favourite ‘fire’ or ‘ice’ costumes & have family fun. Karyn 021 667 373 or www.facebook.com/WalktheLakes

Music Under the Trees

TECT All Terrain Park, Whataroa Rd, Tauranga 11am – 3pm. “Simply String” an older group playing their Ukulele’s will open the day, followed by “Theory 89” playing music from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, to close the Rotorua Symphonic Band will play a selection of easy listening music. Sausage sizzle (donation) & tea/coffee available for $1. Free admission. Otumoetai Hockey Club Club muster March 12 for current & new players wishing to play. Senior hockey this season. Men’s & women’s teams available. Blake Park Turf 5-6.30pm. Open training Tues 6.30-7.30pm. Caroline 576 5178 or 027 283 2153 cjbigham@ hotmail.com Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/ coffee & talk. No meeting March 5. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Sunday Ladies Squash Mount Squash Centre, 51 Miro St 4.30-6pm. Open to all, non-members $2. Racquets available, bring non-marking shoes. Suitable for beginners. Kelly 027 227 9525

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

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

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Soc

Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen, Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Shirley 575 6344 Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Mini expo night – healers & readers. Members $3, non $5. Raffle available $2. Free supper. 022 0670 467

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Every Sunday of school term as well as last Sunday of school holidays at Baywave. Beginners 5-6.15pm. Experienced 6-7.45pm. Loan equipment available. Ken 533 2005 or 0210 274 4626 The Psychic Cafe Meet psychics, healers & spiritualists at Greerton Hall, Greerton. Doors open 6.45pm for 7pm start. Door fee $10, everything else free. 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz Tykes on Trikes 2017 A fun event for all under 5’s at Memorial Park, Tauranga 10-11.30am. Bring the littlies along with their trikes & bikes to have a go on our fun circuit course. Bring helmets, decorated bike/trike, drinks & snacks. Free event. Alarna 027 533 8227 or alarna@ edubase.co.nz

Monday 6 March

Achieve Toastmasters Keep speaking,

keep helping, keep succeeding. 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of month at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tauranga 7.309.30pm. Craig 027 587 5115 Beginner Salsa Lessons Presented by Bay Salsa at Studio 162, 162 Durham St 6.30pm. Walk in classes. www.baysalsa. co.nz Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 or 027 431 4326 Qualified Sport & Physical Recreation instructor’. Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main Highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585

Chess Mount Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early programme 6-7.30pm during school term. Late programme 7.30pm onwards. Standard chess rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Civic Choir Tauranga Practice every Monday at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Heather 575 9092

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning 1st Mon of month, Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga 10am - 12pm. $3 entry. Peter 548 2835 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Free Meditation Classes in Bellevue

Every Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace & the joy of life. Stop those thoughts. Enjoy good health & better quality of sleep. David/Trisha 570 1204 Friends of the Library Tauranga Library. Jill Best, recently retired Tga City Libraries manager shares amusing stories from 40 years’ work in libraries. Betty 542 4322Holy Trinity Tauranga Alpha Group Many people have these questions. What is truth? Who decides what truth is? Who exactly is Jesus & why is this important? To join ph 578 7718 or check Holy Trinity Tauranga’s website - Alpha. Greerton Every Girls Rally Meet Mondays fortnightly during school terms at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Oropi & Chadwick Rds, Tauranga 4-6pm. Open to all girls ages 7years upwards. Mary 571 0061 Mah Jong Every Mon at Tauranga South Bowling Club, 11th Ave 12.454pm. Visitors & beginners welcome. Free teaching available. Shirley 576 0014 Marching Team - Social Seeking new members to join our team, aged 30 years plus. Practice every Monday. Ardell 027 937 4248

Mount Chess Club Every Mon at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1-4pm. The only place you can play standard length chess in Tauranga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Vic 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. Cost $3. Anne 548 1636

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Club & new members night at Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. First 2 nights free, coaching available. Give bowls a go. Karen 576 0443 Piloga Classes Fusion of Pilates & yoga movements. Every Mon & Fri at Arataki Community Centre 10.15-11.30am. $15 per class. Plunket Car Seat Clinic Mon & Thurs at 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am - 2pm. Car seats checked & fitted by qualified Child Restraint Technicians. No appointment necessary. Donation appreciated. 578 7813 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Morning teas & educational talks optional. For men & women. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. New participants planning to attend, Jennifer 571 1411 Ryukyu Kempo Karate Every Mon & Weds at Levers Rd Hall, Matua 6.30-8pm. Age 10 & up, families welcome. Marty 027 405 1468 Silver Singers Choir Tenor & base voices needed desperately for their 30 voice choir. Practices every Mon in St Stephen’s Chapel, Brookfield Tce, Otumoetai 1pm. Pat 579 1036 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club At 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Year starts today. All playing levels welcome. Names in by 7.15pm, playing starts 7.30pm. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga Badminton Club Every Mon at Aquinas College Gym 7.30-9.30pm. Senior Club starts today. Club racquets available, all players welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Margaret 571 3483 or 021 0817 0350 or marg.rus@gmail.com Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. Relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs Welcome Bay Painters Group Meet every Monday at Lighthouse Church Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 9.30am – 12.30pm. Dennis 544 6451

Tuesday 7 March

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Boys’ College Gym. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Adults $7 per

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night casual, student $5 per night casual. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Alcoholics Anonymous Meet every Tues at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Altrusa Women’s Community Service Group. Meet 2nd Tues evening for dinner/business. 4th Tues for social evening monthly. Email: president. tauranga@altrusa.org.nz Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Garry 576 3033 Depression Support Group Support for people with an experience of depression 1-2pm. For transport or info, Junction 543 3010 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn excellent public speaking & leadership skills. yolanda.cambridge@gmail.com or 544 3730 Falun Dafa Classes Easy to learn & free. Simultaneous improvement of mind & body. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 or email: judy.shakespear45@gmail. com Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance, weights, floor work every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 021 139 2448

Greerton Every Boys Rally Meet fortnightly on

Tues during school terms at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Oropi & Chadwick Rds, Greerton 6-7.30pm. Open to all boys aged 7 years upwards. 577 6467 Inachord Chorus Ladies singing group. Great music, great company. Bethlehem Community Church Building, 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 7.15-9.15pm. Debbie 0211 291 126 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am - 12pm. 543 3010 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9-11.30am. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Daily fee $5pp. Season starts March 14. Margaret 575 9792 Ocean Running 5k run & walk around Mauao base track every Tues. Register from 5.15pm at Mt Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay. $5 entry includes free drink after run/walk & chance to win spot prize. Walkers start 5.45pm, runners 6pm. Phil 021 383 354

Otumoetai Matua Walking Group Every Tues at Kulim Park 9am. 576 7339

Overeaters Anonymous Do

you or a family member or friend have a problem with over or under eating? Overeaters Anonymous can help - meet Tues & Fri. 544 1213 or 022 064 2186 Papamoa Sports Indoor Bowls Don Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. Coaching available. Names in by 7.15pm for 7.30 start. Michael 542 0609 or 0274 888 5968 Petanque Bayfair Petanque Club, every Tues & Thurs at Russley Drive 1pm. Equipment & coaching available. Try a new sport. Margie 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui 4.30pm start (until daylight savings ends). Equip available, all coaching given. Jo Ann 578 3606 Pilates Classes Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 11.1512.15pm. Every Thurs at Omokoroa Settler’s Hall 11am - 12pm. $12 per class. Claudia 0211 927 706 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club meet at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Bureta Rd, Otumoetai every Tues 7.30-9.30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. Murray 576 3294

Friday 3 March 2017

South City Indoor Bowls Club night

– Aggregate starts at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Mary 541 0687 Strassman’s iTedE Comedy at Baycourt Addison Theatre 7pm & 9.15pm. www.baycourt.conz Taoist Tai Chi New beginners classes at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 1pm & 5.30pm. Wade 021 606 133 Tauranga Diamond Club Formerly Tauranga Probus Diamond Club meet 1st Tues of month at Tauranga Citizen’s Club cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 1.30pm. Guest speakers, social activities – outings. Jan 579 5815

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

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

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Meet first & third Tues 7pm & second & fourth Fri 10am. At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga. Helen 0274 177 581 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. $3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Stroke Support Drop-In Centre Peer support group for stroke survivors & their carers. Every Tues at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland st 9.30am - 12pm. $4pp includes morning tea. 571 3050 Tauranga Toastmasters Every Tues at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 8 March

Age Concern Walking Group Te

Puna Beach, off Waitui Grove 10am. 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at Te Puke every Weds at Te Puke Baptist Church, Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Antenatal Class Held by Plunket. Next class March 8 for 6 weeks & also in June. To book, Margaret 021 260 6504 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Nancy/ Ernie 575 4650 Bromeliad Club Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.302.30pm. AGM followed by guest speaker Margaret Flanagan discussing downsizing their garden in order to garden smarter. Plant of month: Bi-generics. Sales table. Lynley 567 7711 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939

Community Bible Study International Every Weds at City Church,

252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm. Bible study on “The Book of Genesis.” Julie 552 4068 Disc Golf Wednesday evening (social) doubles challenge. Get workmates/ friends together & team up in pairs. Beginners nine hole course - takes less than an hour. Experienced disc golfers on hand. Disc hire is included in team entry. To register your team, post on Facebook.com/Tauranga Disc Golf total number of players (2 per team) plus team name by 12noon. Wear good footwear. $10 per team. Dazz 021 0314 117

Fernlands Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Suitable for accident or illness rehabilitation. Gentle exercises for pre or post joint replacements. Helpful in weightloss or arthritis. Classes held rain or shine, not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants planning to attend any class, Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night Interclub Rules at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch. No charge, all ages welcome. Now upstairs at Graced Op Shop, cnr 11th Ave & Christopher St 1-3pm. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz

Katikati Herb Society St Paul’s Presbyterian Church Lounge, cnr SH2 & Mulgan Ave 7pm. Speaker: Karina Hilterman, presenting the 4 herbs featured in Herb Awareness week. Visitors $4. Supper. Jenny 552 0697 Kiwi Toasters Every Toastmaster’s journey starts with a single speech. Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds of the month at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Club Mount Indoor Bowls Every Weds at 45 Kawaka St. Names in by 6.45 for 7pm start. Val 027 302 8149 or 543 4168 Narcotics Anonymous Working the Steps. Closed meeting every Weds 7.30-9pm, Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom carpark), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Otumoetai Care & Craft Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood, Otumoetai 9am - 12.30pm during school term. . Crafts, fun, games, entertainment. Lunch provided. Dawn 576 7783 SAYgo - Falls Prevention Class

Gentle exercise for the elderly, held 3 Weds each month. Hall not available 1st Weds of month. At St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 2-3pm. Allison 576 4536 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maunganui Rd 7pm. Lynne 573 5055 Singles Coffee Club 60+ Every Weds 10am for coffee & once a month for lunch for a social get together. Looking for something new to do or meet new friends? This could be it. Gayle 0274 393 267 or mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome. Jenny 07 219 7740

Tauranga Library Learning Centre

Microsoft Office Course. Topic: Using Tables in Word. 1.30-2.30pm. Cost $8. Exploring the Digital World Seminar 5.30-6.30pm. Topic: Keeping Yourself Safe Online. Cost: Free. To book, 577 7177

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Mangorewa Gorge. Grade mod,

approx. 5.0hrs. Bruce 543 1034

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Meets 2nd & 4th Weds of month in Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Ct, Te Puke. This week: Sensing energies. Doors open 6.45pm for 7.15pm start. $5 entry includes raffle, tea & coffee. Kerry 021 607 797 Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat 9.30am - 12pm. Thurs 3.30-5.30pm. 242.1 Jellicoe St, Te Puke. 027 263 9309

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, teamwork & leadership skills. Join the supportive & motivated group at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe every Weds 6.45-8.15am. LaniDTM@gmail.com txt 0210 445 654 www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Thursday 9 March

Amazing Weekly Bag Sale Every

Thurs at Historic Village 9-10am. Fill a large bag for $5 with women’s, men’s & kids clothing & linen. Bags supplied. Bay City Rockers Social Rock n Roll dancing as well as Neon Moon, Rock n Roll Waltz, as examples. Dancing every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry with light supper provided. Gavin 027 643 6222

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

Trialling a fortnightly service on Thursdays. A specialist in family/whanau dispute resolution can help you make well informed decisions about proceeding forward with confidence. Make an appointment on 578 1592 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls & cards every Thurs 12.45-3.30pm. Prizes to be won & visits to other clubs. Monthly subsidised dinners. Gloria 575 0059

Community Bible Study International

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