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Painting our portrait It’s not a common approach for councils seeking community feedback, but this month a revamped classic Bedford bus is the driving force behind a Western Bay of Plenty District Council initiative: ‘Portraits of our Place’. See page 10 for more. Pictured: WBPDC staff Kate Waterhouse and Ben Wilson with ‘Beddie’ the bus. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

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Meet the new Commissioner of Potty Mouth Talk What Dame Susan’s office really does all day! We have an intriguing letter from some dame this week complaining about our use of language. The fuss started over macrons. As we’ve pointed out before, they are offensive little French symbols that, someone, somewhere, has decided we need to have insidiously penetrating our perfectly good English language. Dame Susan Devoy, who also happens to be the Race Relations Commissioner, and also signs herself as a ‘Tauranga ratepayer’ (whatever that has to do with it) has taken issue with some of the language in Rogers Rabbits. Even though, her letter of complaint (page 29) is about her views on decency and bugger all to do with race relations. She complains about T Brown’s letter and also the use of the macron ‘arselet’. Not a well-known macron, but then neither was the dash thing until the Geographic Board planned to nail one on top of Otumoetai. The Dame complains about the use of the word ‘Dick’ which I find extraordinary, since this was the name of several of my friends, neighbours and my dad’s cat. I’m not sure where it falls in the Race Relations Commissioner’s job description, to spend public-funded time publicly commenting on the appropriateness of the naming of my Old Man’s moggy. Or maybe dearest Susan has also been appointed Commissioner of Decency, or Commissioner of Potty Mouth Conversation, while we weren’t looking.

Spelling it out

I’m really comfortable with Otumoetai, its spelling and pronunciation. And all the other Maori names for so many of our wonderful places. I’m pleased to know the correct pronunciation, without having French instructions bastardising our language, like irritating sticky memo notes. Bring on te reo, it is to be celebrated and embraced. But Otumoetai is how we spell it.

And the Commissioner’s office ignorance stretches beyond that, as they don’t understand that the little-publicised arselet is pronounced with a silent S and the ET on the end is the French style ‘lay’ , phonetically sound like ‘Ayrrrlay’. One can only ponder, does the Race Relations Commissioner have her mind in the gutter to assume that arselet is pronounced, well, arse-let?

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Now I like Dame Susan and she’s done a lot of great work in the community and rates highly on the Reader’s Digest list of trusted people. But I have some concerns with this outburst. Is she complaining as Race Relations Commissioner, as per the signature on the letter? Well surely not, since the complaint is not a race-based one, that we know of. Although, there is a lot of irrelevant waffle there about singing the national anthem. Is she complaining as a Tauranga ratepayer? Well who knows, what relevance is that? I am a Tauranga ratepayer too. Or is she abusing her position as Race Relations Commissioner to bitch about a reaction against a pedantic PC intrusion into the lives of ordinary New Zealanders?

Position of attack

Now you’d think that if a reader had a problem with something published in the paper, they’d complain, as a citizen, to the editor. Or take it to the Press Council. But to write a letter under the title of the Race Relations Commissioner, in the office time of that position, from the office of that position; that is purely bully tactics. Abuse of a public position. This objection to language was sent from the New Zealand Human Rights Commission, in taxpayer time, on taxpayer resources, for what seems to be a private objection from Ms Devoy as a Tauranga ratepayer. Hello? Abuse of privilege? Not just the Commissioner’s highlypaid salary abused here, but also that of

Christine Ammunson, NZ Human Rights Commission’s senior media specialist. I would like to know their combined salaries and just how much this squandering of taxpayer dosh is costing us. If Ms Devoy has a problem as a resident, why is it necessary to swing the hefty club of Commissioner? I say, it’s bullying by a civil servant, doing her personal bleating while being paid handsomely by the public. I am really disappointed, Susan. This is clearly a case of the race relations office and the myriad of other PC nonsense outfits having too little to do, and being overpaid, at the expense of the long-suffering taxpayer. Profanity? I fail to see how the word dick can be described as profanity, when some of the best blokes I’ve known are Dicks. It will be a sad day when the usually silent majority, such as T Brown, can’t express their opinions without being squashed from on high, by a Race Relations Commissioner who considers the family cat’s name to be unfit for repeating. In my position of Commissioner of Preventing Wasteful Taxpayer Spending, I rule this as abuse of the position of the office of the Race Relations Commissioner. We’re keen to hear readers’ thoughts: brian@thesun.co.nz NEXT WEEK: More on The Race Relations outfit; and some interesting revelations.

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Family members of sick patients at Waipuna Hospice are dealing with the added stress of failing mobile service at the Te Puna facility and one recent widower wants the problem solved. Lionel Hansen lost his wife April of 31 years to cancer in June and says during her stay at the hospice he was challenged constantly by an inability to contact relatives via mobile. After numerous “blow-offs” from Government officials, he’s speaking out. “I want to express my severe frustration and anger at the state of the telecommunications here at the hospice. “This is a vital service and people do not attend or use Waipuna Hospice by choice.” Lionel uses Telecom and says his May phone bill was three times its normal size due to him calling back people when phone calls cut out. Telecom did offer him a “sizeable rebate” this week. “It is a huge problem down there, and the people staying there are in enough stress as it is. What I am asking is for the telcos and the Government to work together to provide 95 per cent reliable coverage. “After all Waipuna Hospice is only 8km from the city centre, not Mayor Island or Cape Reinga.”

Lionel contacted local MPs, but was told his request would be passed on to Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams. The Weekend Sun’s request to Amy Adam’s office was passed on to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. An MBIE spokesperson confirms they have received Lionel’s complaint and says the Government is continuously looking at ways to improve broadband and mobile coverage. “We understand that Telecom would be happy to investigate the issues he has raised if he provides them with details such as the number of dropped calls and the times etc. “Telecom has also contacted the hospice directly to discuss any concerns they have.” Waipuna Hospice CEO Richard Thurlow says phone coverage has been a regular issue throughout the years, and one he would like to see fixed for good. “We have tried to do something about it. Vodafone have very kindly put a GPRS booster system which means we can get text and phone calls, but anything 3G is a no-no.” Richard says Telecom coverage is “pretty poor”. “It’s one of these things where because the population is low we don’t really get coverage, and we are in a dip behind the hill from Bethlehem and a dip from behind Te Puna.” By Corrie Taylor

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Fires destroy two homes

Fire investigators have had a busy week looking into the cause of two fires that gutted homes in Waihi Road and Greerton. Houses caught fire near Brookfield about 5pm Tuesday and on Greerton Road just after 3.30am Wednesday. Both buildings were well alight when fire fighters arrived but luckily no one was injured in either event, says senior station officer Phil Price. The Waihi Road fire is believed to have started by an overheated laptop, while the Greerton Road was sparked by an automatic switch on a heater that ignited a couch. There were no working smoke alarms in either houses.

Aggravated robbery of Z

Three men have been arrested in connection with the aggravated robbery of a Z service station on Cameron Road this week. Ari Higgins, 22, Kelvin Guttery, 20, and Pukawa Alan Shelford, 17, appeared in Tauranga District Court on Monday charged with aggravated robbery. Tauranga Police Senior Sergeant Shannon Clifford said two men entered the Z service station about 10.10pm on June 29 with their faces covered with bandanas. One was brandishing a knife and the other a knuckle duster weapon, when the pair threatened the shop keeper before taking money, cigarettes and food. Police say they fled the service station running down St John Street and getting into a waiting vehicle driven by the third man.

Measles confirmed in Bay

Health authorities are confirming new cases of measles in the Bay of Plenty and say more are inevitable as the Waikato region deals with an outbreak. The Ministry of Health today reported a “flurry of new cases” in the BOP, Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki with 200 cases nationwide recorded since December 2013. The best way to continue avoiding and preventing the spread of this disease in Tauranga is through receiving the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccination.

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Details of a planned $100 million flyover at the Bayfair roundabout will be released in the next 10 days. NZTA has confirmed a flyover is the best option to ease congestion at the Maunganui and Girven Road roundabout. NZTA highway manager Brett Gliddon has ruled out a further option of installing traffic lights, at a cost of up to $40m, as it does not provide long-term improvements to congestion and safety required.

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Two Tauranga mothers are strictly opposing a Government proposal to merge the Poison Helpline with other tele-health services, after they called the line for help when one of their children ate a bath fizzer tablet. The Ministry of Health recently commenced a procurement process to develop and purchase an integrated national telehealth service, combining Healthline, Poisonline, Immunisation advice for the public, Quitline, Gambling Helpline, Alcohol and Drug Helpline and the Depression Helpline. The service, to commence July 1, 2015, would be free of charge and available 24 hours daily either by phone, text or online. But mother-of-four Michelle McAnultySmith is against the idea, having experienced the importance of a direct Poisonline when her nine-year-old son Fraser swallowed a fizz-

ing bath tablet on June 24. “He’d undone a sealed packet on the kitchen windowsill containing fizzing bombs I’d bought as a novelty,” says Michelle, whose children are aged between two-and-a-half and 15. “When he stuck out his tongue it was coloured blue.” Michelle and visiting friend Liz called the Poison Helpline to ensure he wasn’t poisoned. “The expert said there wasn’t anything in the tablet that would hurt him; his stomach may be gassy and the dye in his system would take 48 hours to go away.” Now, Michelle says the Poison Helpline shouldn’t be merged with other heath lines. “Poisons are very specific – it’s a poison line, not a health line, and we shouldn’t lose it.” She says children get into cupboards, often containing cleaning products, and the Poison Helpline provides peace of mind to parents. “This wasn’t a major but I can imagine my mind doing overtime if my child swallowed

bleach – I’d be calling the Poison Helpline immediately.” Mother of three Liz says if a child has just ingested something you need to know what to do right away – and she doesn’t think Poison Helpline callers should navigate a voiceprompted service. “If you merge the lines are you going to get: ‘Thanks for calling this line, press 1 for health line, or push two for an emergency?’” Health Minister Tony Ryall couldn’t comment on the project, and the Ministry of Health’s director national services purchasing Jill Lane also couldn’t but says information will be updated throughout the project. Labour’s Bay of Plenty candidate Clare Wilson says the Poison Helpline needs to be stand-alone service staffed by experts A petition by Labour’s Associate Health spokesperson David Clark’s, to save the Poison helpline has more than 6500 By Merle Foster signatures.

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Fight for equal seating Narissa Siemonek at Bay City Cinemas in Tauranga. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

A young wheelchair-bound woman tired of feeling isolated and embarrassed when she visits the cinema is appealing for action. Narissa Siemonek, 26, says there is a lack of appropriate seating at Tauranga’s Bay City Cinemas and her request to staff for better treatment has fallen on “deaf ears”. “I am a young woman in wheelchair who would like to enjoy the simple pleasure of going to the movies and sitting with my friends or family.” Narissa, who has been in a wheelchair for 10 years following a swimming pool accident, moved to Tauranga from Auckland three years ago, where she enjoyed wheelchair-friendly cinemas. “Since being back in Tauranga I have visited Bay City Cinemas on a number of occasions however,

the wheelchair seating in the majority of the cinemas means that I would be sitting by myself by the rubbish bin, which needless to say is embarrassing, a bit depressing and socially isolating.” She has spoken to management numerous times and says no change has occurred. “Staff suggested the people who accompany me sit on an office chair, which is ridiculous given that they have just paid full price for their tickets also. “I would really like to see this change so that all people in wheelchairs can enjoy what everyone else takes for granted. This issue could be soBruce easily rectified; you only need toMatthews look at other 021 580 580 cinemas around New Zealand.” Bay City Cinemas general manager Justin Chaney says staff do everything in their power to make going to the movies an enjoyable experience for everyone. He says the Tauranga cinema

underwent major changes six years ago to improve the facility, which included a lift in one of the cinema’s theatres, allowing people in wheelchairs to sit in the back row with friends. The remaining theatres do not have seating next to the wheelchair space. “We also have to adhere to the building code which means a building inspector has signed off the facilities available, so therefore the comments made are Narissa's opinion. “We always reserve two or three seats next to the allocated wheelchair seating so people in wheelchairs can Bensit with their Heath friends.” 021 701 237 He says the bin Narissa is referring to can be shifted. “Bay City Cinemas staff are happy to work with Narissa to make her movie going experience a more enjoyable one,” says Justin.

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Mauao under review Tauranga City Council has approved $50,000 for a series of specialist tests evaluating the condition of Mount Maunganui – or Mauao.

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An archaeological report, conservation plan and ecological report are among assessments to be carried out as part of the Mauao Reserve Management Plan. TCC recreation planner Stephanie Kelly says the plan is a requirement under the Reserves Act 1977, where TCC must review its reserve management plans periodically. Mauao’s plan was last reviewed in 1998. Initially, a request by TCC staff for $10,000 was included in the draft annual plan, but during Annual Plan deliberations a request for an added $40,000 was made, and approved. TCC councillor Matt Cowley says as Mauao is one of New Zealand’s most popular short walks – with more than one million users venturing around the base track each year – it’s important to review how the reserve is being managed. “We need to make sure we are providing the right level of service to the users while also looking after the reserve/Mauao itself. “The $50,000 will give us expert advice on the state of Mauao, as well as identify things we might need to do to ensure public safety.” Matt says TCC will seek feedback from the community once relevant expert advice is collected. Methods of attaining feedback, including advertising, processing submissions, and deliberations are covered in the $50,000. TCC councillor Catherine Stewart is concerned one of the assessments, crime prevention through environmental design, could lead to a request for further funding to be spent on additional safety precautions. “I support safety and tree trimming but I’m concerned at spending $3000 for a consultant to carry out this kind of assessment. “Will this translate to further expenditure for lights or safety rails being installed on Mauao? I hope not. “People walk in this environment knowing it is a natural bush setting and need to take some degree of self-responsibility with regards to their own safety.” Stephanie says the review is in very early stages. “The next step is for staff to present a project plan to the Mauao Joint Administration Board in August.” By Corrie Taylor

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It’s a great opportunity for you to hear from a different representative on council. This week I’ve asked Mount Maunganui/Papamoa ward councillor Clayton Mitchell to share his thoughts with you: Thanks Matt, I have to say how pleased I am with the calibre of our elected members and how cohesively we have been working together to come up with, for the most part, the best possible outcomes for a city we all love so much. With regards the Annual Plan, in my opinion we didn’t get it 100 per cent right, but we did manage some positive outcomes overall. One example is the overall reduction in debt and some significant savings in operational expenditure. On the other hand an area where we had the right intention, but slightly missed the mark, is the decision to raise the tolls on Route K, to help reduce the ever-increasing $62 million of debt. We overlooked the changes to Vehicle Type Charges and inadvertently disenfranchised some of our road users by larger than expected toll increases for them. Starting the ‘City Vision’ process is essential for this new council, as it will give us clear direction moving forward. During this process we identified and came up with three pillars to focus on. The first is a ‘Talented and innovative city full of opportunity’ – which is a fancy way of saying we’re going to give a high priority to economic growth and development.

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Girls making waves in sports scene Four young Tauranga sportswomen are making their name in the New Zealand sport scene, taking on international and national competitions this month. Beach volleyballers Georgia Coughlan, 16, and Emily Johnston, 15, will compete in the inaugural FIVB U17 World Championships at Acapulco this month. They head to Los Angeles this Sunday, July 6, for eight days’

competing in tournaments on Hermosa Beach, before spending the next nine days in Mexico. Paired eight weeks ago at a twoday training camp Georgia and Emily have been training hard, with weekly morning and afternoon sessions and filling weekends with full-day trainings. It’s Georgia’s first time competing internationally in beach volleyball, unlike Emily who was in NZ’s Under 17 Beach Volleyball development Team that toured Vanuatu in January.

Emily says sharing her international experience with Georgia helps them become more knowledgeable in the game. “We get along really well on and off the court. It’s really enjoyable to play with her and she works hard. “We don’t really know what to expect but we’re just going to take it as it comes and work hard each game.” They join Tauranga Girls’ College students Jordan Ross and Kirsty Burrows who are playing underwater hockey for the New Zealand Under 18 Women’s Development team at the Trans-Tasman Junior

Competition 2014 in Wellington this Saturday. “From Year 9 it’s been my goal to make it to the New Zealand team,” says Jordan, who has played the sport for three years. “I have finally made it – and I did it quicker than I thought I could have.” Underwater hockey is played at the bottom of a two-metre deep pool. Wearing a mask, snorkel and fins, players hit a lead puck with a 20cm stick across the bottom of the pool to score

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a goal. “When people ask what sport I play no one knows what it is, so you get to explain to them how it’s played and they always seem so interested and want to know more about it.” Kirsty will also represent the team in the triathlon category. “I love competing, the zone you are in when you race it is always exciting and exhilarating, and personal satisfaction of improving and accomplishing a high standard.”

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A fresh approach to child cancer fundraising is running this month through a growing initiative titled One Day. During July people, businesses and groups are encouraged to choose one day and an event or activity of their choice, to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation. Funding and business development manager for Tauranga and The Lakes, Delwynne Hahunga, says it’s nice to take a difference approach to funding and she encourages everyone to get on board. “It’s limitless. People can do exactly what they want, to be able to make a difference for the kids. “Here are a few challenge ideas: Nominate yourself or people you know to only talk in a positive or complimentary way for a whole day, to sing their lessons or conversations, dress up for the day, hold a ‘funrazor’ head shave or mufti day, host a breakfast or donate a percentage of profits from a service.” It’s not the first year One Day has run, but Delwynne expects this July to be the biggest. “These things take time to build up so we will hopefully get more people on board.”

Among participants already registered is Tauranga business MetalCo, which is offering to donate funding from all scrap metal collected on July 25-26. Items eligible include sheet metal, wire fencing, car batteries, bikes, cans and steel appliances, as well as car bodies, exercise, farm and industrial machines, and some large appliances. Items containing petroleum-based or hazardous liquids, spray cans and electrical devices are not accepted. “MetalCo has come on board quite a while ago, so their added support is amazing,” says Delwynne. “They actually have a dedicated bin on their site all the time, it’s got Child Foundation on it and anything that gets donated from people to that bin comes directly to the foundation.” The Scrap Metal fundraiser runs 9am-4pm on Friday, July 25, and 9am-12pm, Saturday, July 26, at the MetalCo yard, 26 Aerodrome Rd. Money will be donated based on the type and weight of the scrap metal collected. To register a One Day event, visit www.childcancer.org.nz By Corrie Taylor

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Otumoetai top of the class Bringing in education professors to assist classroom teachers has helped Otumoetai Intermediate School become the best in the country. OIS is the winner of the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award, announced at the inaugural Education Excellence Awards in Wellington last Wednesday. Principal Henk Popping says the award recognises the hard work his teachers put into student learning and how it’s managed to include student voice in its teaching systems. “The whole awards process gave us an opportunity to reflect on how we, as a school, were doing and our journey over the last six years – and where we’re going to next.” The school was also a finalist in Excellence in Engaging, Excellence in Governing and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Henk and his current senior management staff have been at the intermediate for 14 years and he says it’s the focus on personalised teacher development that makes them stand out. According to Henk, the school began collaborating with education experts about six years ago after taking on board professor John Hattie’s words: “only four per cent of teachers were any good”. “We realised that to make sure our teach-

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selves up to observation and feedback from their colleagues and experts that we bring in to the school.” The school has also introduced a new initiative called learning detectives, which sees students observe a teacher’s lesson and provide feedback as to what did and didn’t work for students. “The plan is to enable the teacher to get the student’s perspective of those lessons,” says Henk. Otumoetai Intermediate School opened in 1966. It currently has about 780 students enrolled, and a teaching staff of 38.

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Season on life support It’s now or never for the Chiefs if they are to remain in the Super Rugby playoff picture, with the team preparing for what is effectively a knockout match against the Hurricanes at Waikato Stadium tonight. Last week’s crushing 29-25 loss to the Highlanders leaves the defending champions’ season on life support, but even two wins may see them fall short of the top six in what is a tightly contested ladder. It’s a desperate situation they are not accustomed to, having lost the last three matches to slump to ninth overall and last in the New Zealand Conference. But just six points off the NZ conference lead, a win will give the Chiefs a glimmer of hope, as well as relying on other results. The loser of Friday’s match will not be among the final six – with the Chiefs on 36 and the Hurricanes on 41 – behind conference leaders the Highlanders and overall leaders the Waratahs. Just five weeks ago the defending champions were dismantled 45-8 by the Hurricanes in Wellington, with the return match sure to be a huge motivating factor for the Chiefs to give both themselves and By Luke Balvert faithful fans hope.

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Children’s day for fishing A day dedicated to children’s fishing is planned for this Sunday, with Fish and Game. Kid’s ‘Fish Out’ day is at the Ngongotaha trout hatchery, with two sessions from 9am-noon and 1pm-3pm. Parents or caregivers need to phone 07 357 5501 during office hours to book a place. Fish and Game officer Mark Sher-

burn says booking is essential because the Rotorua Angler’s Association members, who tutor the children, are limited in the number of fishers per hour they can handle. The kids’ fish out days are limited to children aged six to 14 years old, and a $3 donation is sought to help cover costs. All fishing equipment is provided.

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Glenn Ayo, Peter Hennessey, Ross Paterson, Ben Wilson, and Kate Waterhouse outside the revamped Bedford, ready for the road. Photo by Bruce Barnard. Cover story road trip is about – talking to residents, finding out what’s important to them and their community.” A decked-out, bright blue, classic Bedford Ross says six themes underpin the road trip, which he believes sums up the character of the Western Bay. school bus is the driving force behind a These are: community heart, land lovers, just coastWestern Bay of Plenty District Council ing, nature nurture, kia kaha and bountiful bay. initiative to connect with the community. “This will enable us to let our residents tell us whether these are values they still treasure. We want The ‘Beddie’ will travel the roads of the district to talk to people, find out what’s important to them during the last two weeks of July for the ‘Portraits of and get some idea of how they want to engage with our Place’ road trip. council in the future.” Western Bay Mayor Ross Paterson announced Ross says feedback at this time will be helpful in today the venture is about getting out in the comlight of recent talks about changes to local munity and hearing from residents about what’s government. important to them, their neighbourhood and where “From my perspective, I know we’re a strong, they see council fitting in. vibrant, hardworking district of 46,000 people. I “One thing we’ve learned over the years is that encourage people to climb on board the old Beddie Western Bay residents expect their council to front and tell us their story.’’ up and listen to what’s important to them – and the On board the Beddie are colourful sets of six origiroad trip is part of this. nal illustrations depicting the roadie themes. “Yes, the ‘roadie’ is a little different but as with The illustrations feature in a series of postcards, many things in a rural district, someone had a mate, some of which will be available as part of the roadie. who knew a mate, who had a bus and was willing to Full sets of the cards and prints will be on sale after help us out. the roadie, as part of cost recovery for the project, “We had a good feeling about the old bus, as it has with any profits going to Waipuna Hospice. been part of Western Bay life and that’s what the By Corrie Taylor

Keep an eye out for the old school bus - the irresistible aroma of sizzling sausages will tell you you’re in the right place!

The Western Bay of Plenty District is a special place to live and as a Council your feedback is really important. So, during July we’re going on the road to find out exactly what’s important to you, and to share some of the things you’ve been telling us recently about your place and community.

Monday 14 July

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Tuesday 15 July

9am – 12:30pm Te Puke Memorial Hall 1.45pm – 5pm Te Puke New World carpark

Thursday 17 July

4pm – 6pm Waihi Beach RSA, 99 Beach Road, Waihi Beach

Friday 18 July

9am – 2.30pm Old Fire Station, Main Street, Katikati 4pm – 6pm Katikati Plant & Produce market, A&P show-grounds, Waterford Road

Saturday 19 July

8am – 10am Western Ave Reserve, Omokoroa 12.30pm – 4pm Wilson Rd, Waihi Beach by ‘Charlie the info caravan’

Sunday 20 July

8am – 12noon Maketu Market, Beach Road, Maketu Village Park

Wednesday 23 July 9am – 12.30pm Old Fire Station, Main Street, Katikati 2.30pm – 4pm Pahoia School carpark, Esdaile Road Friday 25 July

8am – 12noon Omokoroa Domain carpark 2pm – 5.30pm Te Puna 4-Square carpark

Saturday 26 July

10am – 4pm Te Puke Recycling Centre, 36 Station Road, Te Puke

Sunday 27 July

11am – 12noon The Orchard Church, 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke 2pm – 4pm McLaren Falls Park, information centre

For more information on when the roadshow will be in your area, as well as up to date postponement/cancellation information in the event of bad weather, please visit:

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Loo woes in Katikati

Katch Katikati promotions manager Jacqui Knight in the public toilets. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

The state of Katikati’s 24-hour public toilets is getting up the noses of some community leaders, who want to see the amenities renovated or a new facility built somewhere central. Katikati Community Board chair Sam Dunlop says the request sounds ordinary but the lack of decent 24-hour toilets, adjacent to Katikati Library, are an embarrassment to the town. Sam says Western Bay of Plenty District Council has plans to build toilets at Park Rd reserve and Diggelmann Park in planning documents. “The Park Rd reserve toilets have been in and out of the plan for 15 years.” A plan was put to council 10 years ago to build replica kauri hut toilet facility at Diggelmann Park but nothing has come of it. “I believe it is still in the Recreation Plan.” Katch Katikati promotion manager Jacqui Knight

would like to see a revamp of the toilets and new toilets in Diggelmann Park, with its central location and convenient layby. She says the current toilets don’t reflect the town’s artistic flair and, often left unclean, are unattractive to visitors. Any town with decent public toilets is put on the map, she says. “The toilets aren’t inviting to travellers and passersby. It makes a difference – people stop for a tea and a pee don’t they?” WBOPDC reserves and facilities manager Peter Watson says new toilets are identified in council’s Reserve Management Plan and 2012/2022 Long Term Plan. Diggelmann Park toilets are planned for 2015/2016 costing $109,074, Moore Park toilets for 2016/2017 for $135,042 and Park Road’s facility 2017/2018 at $125,074. Peter says the current 24-hour toilets are serviced by 9am daily and re-checked during each day. By Merle Foster

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Squash competition gets serious Senior squash players Jamie, 16, and Josh, 18, Oakley. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

World No 4 squash player Joelle King will be among a number of the country’s A-Grade players competing at an open tournament in Tauranga next week. The Kiwi player who is gearing up to represent NZ in the Commonwealth Games has confirmed she will compete in the event hosted by Devoy Squash & Fitness Centre on July 11-13. She joins an estimated 150 players from across the country in the centre’s biggest annual tournament. “That’s so huge and exciting for us to have her play, especially with her preparations in the lead up to the Games,” says centre president Char Niles. “Joelle will face other top squash

players, such as Ben Grindrod who beat Joelle earlier in the season and Josh Oakley,” says Char. “Both boys are members of Devoy Squash, having come through the junior ranks to now competing on the national and international stages, so it should make for excellent viewing for the public.” Char says Joelle will be looking to back up her efforts from Delhi in 2010 where she made the quarterfinals in the singles, won gold in the doubles and silver in the mixed, “so she’ll be wanting some tough competition here in Tauranga”. As well as attracting top players, the tournament will cater for junior players through to the seniors. The event is another step for Tauranga’s growing squash movement, says Char, with the club currently sitting at 550 members

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Sun Media impresses in newspaper awards Sun Media staff and publications have netted five placings in the annual newspaper awards.

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“There are variations daily with additional classes including vocals, face painting, art and cheerleading. “We’re very excited to be bringing AOS school holiday workshops back to Tauranga,” says Hayley. The highlight of the week sees students participate in a show for their parents on Friday afternoon. Hayley, an experienced dancer and choreographer, says workshops help students to increase their self-confidence and self-esteem. “It’s very exciting to see the positive changes in a child after attending one of our workshops. Approaching life and learning with confidence is a huge advantage for a young person.” The workshops, running 9am4pm daily, have been successfully operating for 10 years in Auckland and Hamilton. socialise with us.

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Bursting with talent

More than 600 performing arts competitors from across the North Island today begin showing off their talents in the 57th Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts.

Singing, speech, piano, instrumental, ballet, tap, modern dance and highland national dance.

The annual event offers family entertainment these school holidays at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre on July 4-13, from 9am-9pm daily. Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions Society president Cathy Gifford says the number of competitors and their level of talent continue to grow, making for excellent viewing. Competitors this year participate in eight art forms: singing, speech, piano, instrumental, ballet, tap, modern dance and highland national dance, with ages ranging from pre-school to university. “It makes awesome school holiday entertainment, ideal for parents and grandparents with the need to find amusement during cold winter days,” says Cathy. Admission is a gold coin donation per person for each session. The festival will conclude with the Festival Concert on Sunday, July 13 at 3pm. “This features the very best, most talented and most entertaining performances of the festival.” Tickets for the Festival Concert are available from the Baycourt Box Office. Visit www. taurangacompetitions.co.nz By Corrie Taylor

Tauranga tap dancer Kelsie Sant will be competing in this year’s festival.

Crafty women have a go Knitting, glitter or glue – women can choose the craft and give anything a go next weekend at the Tauranga Federation of Women Institute’s Have A Go Craft Day. Next Saturday, July 12, women are invited to have a go at a craft they have always wanted to try, with tutors on hand to help teach everyone new skills. The event, sponsored by Tauranga WI and Creative Tauranga, is free to enter, with a gold coin donation for individual craft activities. Immediate past national president Jeanette Andrews says there are many talented ladies in their organisation who share a love for crafts. “This Have A Go Craft Day gives them the opportunity to pass on their knowledge to the public.” The day runs alongside the WI vision to encourage and inspire women within a dynamic, caring organisation.

“The original concept of bringing women together to have friendship, fellowship and fun has been the strength of NZ’s largest women’s organisation.” Women are also encouraged to join their local WI, with the Tauranga branch one of seven in the Western Bay. “Drama, singing, handcrafts, social, companionship and much more are all offered in a one-stop shop and we believe this is why our organisation has survived the last 93 years.” Locally, WI ladies support Riding For The Disabled, emergency hospital bags, and knit for premature babies and beanies for cancer children to name a few, says Jeanette. “Every two years we donate $15,000 to a medical research programme. This year we are supporting Autism NZ.”

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Bailey bounces back VetCare Tauranga surgeon Campbell Johnston and Marge Parsons with her dog Bailey. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

An eight-year-old corgi has stunned city veterinary surgeons by coming out of a rare and risky spinal surgery, tail wagging. Marge Parson’s dog Bailey surprised Bethlehem VetCare’s Dr Nick Sygrove and colleague Dr Campbell Johnston with the her miraculously fast recovery after it was rushed into surgery in May. Nick says without instant surgery, Bailey would’ve lost full function of her back legs. “Generally, if they’re left more than 24 hours the prognosis becomes guarded. So you have to correctly diagnose; then act immediately.” Bailey was taken to VetCare on May 19 for being “out of sorts”. But an examination showed nothing more than a sore stomach, says

Nick. On May 21 Bailey was reluctant to walk very far and showing discomfort when picked up. By the time of Bailey’s second check-up she was “really weak and wobbly in the hind quarters” and barely able to stand, says Nick. “All of the reflexes down that back end of the dog were very dull. So we very quickly elicited there was a problem with her spine.” With limited time, Campbell took on the case on May 22, locating the spinal problem with a myelogram, injecting dye into Bailey’s spinal fluid to see where the cord was narrowed. A two-hour surgery helped to relieve pressure on Bailey’s spinal cord by removing the top section of the vertebrae encasing the narrowed spinal cord. Nick says the following day Bailey was “bright, alert, tail wagging and hungry”.

“Within two months you shouldn’t notice any weakness in that back end at all,” says Campbell. Nick says this spinal surgery is pretty rare and is risky. “We are so lucky to have an experienced and skilled veterinary surgeon in Campbell and the support team to insure the best possible outcome. “This dog’s particular demeanour and personality had the team eating out of Bailey’s paws from the start.” Marge has had Bailey for five years and describes the dog as a wonderful companion with a delightful personality. “She’s got such a wonderful temperament.” “She’s loves people and adores children and loves other dogs so I think that’s helped her in her recovery. “She just loves life.” By Zoe Hunter

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Just another wild week It’s been a wild week for the news hounds, with a couple of major expeditions.

We also had a share of mishaps and near catastrophes. Any word with cat in it must be bad. The trouble started when we were cruising along the highway and the boss said: “Pull your head in, I’m going to wind up the window”. Being an obedient pooch and having my ears flapping in the breeze I thought he said: “Stick your head further out the window” and consequently I got my neck stuck as the glass rolled up. He figured out there was something wrong when my legs starting twitching and I was doing 50 miles per hour but my feet

weren’t touching the ground. Luckily Mr Nissan has a safety feature built in, so that stupid dogs don’t get decapitated for failing to follow instructions. Any hint of a power window moving now, and I’m outta there! The next near disaster was also involving failure to follow basic instructions. I was leaning over the side of the boat, watching a fish being brought aboard, when the boss said: "Get back in the cabin”. I mistook this for: “Eat that fish immediately”. They sound the same to a hungry Labrador. This resulted in me nearly getting hooked on a lure, engulfed in a landing net, and chopped for sashimi. Lesson learned: Wait till the fish is filleted before trying to take a taste. - Flo

The importance of pet identification Dogs need to wear a collar for their council registration tag, to help control them when they’re out on adventures at the park, and also to accentuate their good looks. I think it’s important to have a name tag on their collar with your phone number on it. Then if they decide to go on an adventure by themselves, whoever finds them can send them straight home – without going via the dog pound. All dogs should be microchipped, and this has saved many a dog that’s been brought in to us lost or injured, as we’ve been able to find their owners immediately. Unfortunately with cats, there is no requirement to have them registered or

microchipped, but collars, tags and chips are even more important for cats, as they spend more time out unsupervised. Having identification for your cat not only ensures you can be contacted if your cat is brought in injured, but it also helps those cats which start hanging out at someone else’s house. The more they are fed away from home, the more time they will spend out, risking injury by crossing the road, or fights as they pass through other cat’s territories. People frequently ask what they should do, as there is a ‘stray’ cat spending time at their home. If the cat has a collar and tag, their owners

can be contacted. This decreases the chances of your cat being fed by a well-meaning person down the street, who may take pity on your cat, thinking it is un-owned.

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Molly was found at the racecourse looking a bit lost. ARRC has had her for a while, hoping her owner would come to collect her. But sadly no one has come forward. She’s a lovely cat who loves attention and cuddles. All of our cats for adoption have been de-sexed and vet-checked. They are $60 to adopt, to help with some of the vet costs. If you’re interested in giving her a home, or one of our other lovely cats, please ring ARRC’s foster carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or have a look at www.arrc.org.nz or Facebook.

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Is this Tauranga’s Karen Walker? A born and bred Tauranga fashion designer is joining the likes of iconic Kiwi designers Karen Walker and Trelise Cooper in the United States market, after being approached by a US fashion agency.

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Eight years after launching her brand Anyone’s Daughter, mother-of-two Erika Achilles-Dunseath is busy creating a summer line to be sold in stores through America and Canada. “It’s definitely very exciting. But it has been a long road,” says the 33-year-old. Erika left school early to complete a Diploma in Fashion at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, graduating at age 18. “I worked in the industry for years for some of NZ’s well-known brands, such as Annah Stretton and Moochi, before starting my business.” She then juggled the young company with a fashion degree at Otago University, and having two children. Expanding to America is a dream come true, but will present challenges. Opposite seasons mean Erika is creating a summer line for the US at the same time as thinking winter for NZ. “We have to be a little more organised, thinking about what’s happening over there, as well as what’s happening in our own markets for winter.” Erika says exporting to the US is an amazing opportunity to add New Zealand flair to the overseas fashion market. “It’s definitely very exciting. We’re looking at what’s working really well for us here in NZ, and based on some feedback they’re giving us from what’s happening there. “Obviously, we’re new to their market. They don’t know much about us and we don’t know much about them. So it’s a bit of a trial.” All of Erika’s clothing is made in New Zealand, with most of is produced in Tauranga. Anyone’s Daughter focuses women’s clothing, a mix between street and work wear, which is popular with busy mothers. “Now I have kids, I try look to stuff that’s easy care; no ironing or fuss.”

Tauranga fashion designer Erika Achilles-Dunseath.

Saving money, playing your cards right There are so many different cards you can use these days it is quite confusing. Should you have a credit card at all? How do you choose the best card for you? Budget Advisory Service educator Debbie Green is one of the speakers at the next Age Concern Seminar on July 8. She’ll be talking about credit cards and loyalty cards. She will cover what to do if you can’t pay your credit card in full each month. Then she’ll discuss if you have savings, should you use this money to pay off the credit card? Loyalty cards are supposed to give us rewards for spending money. Are they worth it?

We are swiping our loyalty cards every day but many aren’t getting the most out of the points earned. An estimated 1.4 million households nationwide have a Fly Buys Card. There are other cards to understand as well. You may have a SuperGold Card – but do you know where to use it? Many retailers don’t display the sign indicating they offer this discount. You

may need to look at the website to get information. The back of the SuperGold Card will indicate if you are eligible for Community Services Card discounts. Another speaker at the seminar will talk about this. Local pharmacist Nigel Gregory will be talking about the Prescription Card, how you qualify for it and answer any questions about prescription charges.

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A New Zealand-first environmental initiative to harvest grey and rain water is now in use at Bayfair Shopping Centre. Bayfair’s greywater and rainwater harvesting project is expected to reduce the consumption of potable water used by centre’s amenities area, currently 1.765 million litres per year, by 56 per cent. This is the first time a New Zealand shopping centre has undertaken such a project. Bayfair Shopping Centre manager Steve Ellingford says the project featured in the centre’s environmentfocussed development and ambience strategy for several years as a key priority. In 2012, refurbishment of the centre’s main amenities, including public bathrooms and parents’ room, were completed. Pre-plumbing was also undertaken to connect a greywater harvesting system

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as the first step in the centre’s vision to capture and replace potable water. The Greywater harvesting system will involve diverting wastewater from bathrooms for garden irrigation and, if the greywater is treated, for toilet flushing. Capturing grey and rainwater will improve the centre’s water savings and supplement captured rainwater during dry periods. Bayfair currently uses about 8589 litres of water per day. Harvesting will capture and replace about 35 per cent of the potable water supply each year and capture and use 24 per cent of the greywater. Steve says the project is another move to help preserve the region for future generations. “As a hub of the local community

with annual foot traffic in the millions, it goes without saying that we have an impact on our region. “With water restrictions becoming more common, especially in our region, we want visits to our centre to offer a learning experience and an opportunity for the community to help facilitate more projects.” Bay of Plenty Regional Council community engagement advisor Kerry Gosling says the project is a national first and she is excited to have had a hand in it. “It’s great to see a shopping centre in our region at the forefront of sustainable practices, and we hope to see more organisations follow suit.” By Corrie Taylor

Steve Ellingford with the greywater harvesting system’s bladder which holds 22,000 litres of water.

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Old school methods with a fresh twist Some old school, basic methods of cooking, from back in the day when I first worked in a commercial kitchen washing dishes after school, are still in use today – but a lot has changed.

For example, all of the head chefs in large hotels were foreign and most of the menus were heavily influenced by traditional French cooking methods. Three decades ago I worked at a large international hotel in Christchurch, desperate for an apprenticeship as a chef, so I washed every dish in the hotel at least 10 times in the year I was there. Along the way I picked up tips and tricks off the chefs who worked there, some good and some bad, and I often wondered about using ingredients such as large sacks full of instant potato mix to make potato croquettes.

That was only the tip of the ice berg, as packets for making this and that were explained to me. Even back then there were pre-mixes for a lot of menu items, my confidence took a blow as I began to question what sort of profession I had got myself into? To cut a long story short, I took a break from cooking and went psychiatric nursing instead. Of course that didn't last and I returned to cooking. This week’s dish is a simple easy kumara, ham and cheese croquette: great for a starter or party snack.

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Hot new taste for CBD There’s a sizzling new Japanese restaurant in Tauranga’s CBD – and it’s so, so good. I visited Momo Teppan-Yaki on Monday night, and I’m already plotting my return. Momo Teppan-Yaki is a familyowned restaurant situated on Wharf St, which offers a new way of healthy eating Tauranga hasn’t seen before. Visitors sit down to a table, which doubles as a hot plate, and your personal chef cooks everything right in front of you. We opted for a casual dinner for two, but this would also be amazing in group situations. Approached with a menu bursting with options, we were advised

“Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” - PLATO Last weekend I went the Tauranga Seriously Good Food Show. It was a very enjoyable experience, and I believe what inspired me the most was the prevailing atmosphere of generosity. Obviously those who were

to try the ‘Momo Set’ to get a little of everything. As I LOVE fish, we swapped the set’s Chicken Chop and Bacon, for Fresh Snapper, which was no issue for staff. Handed a bowl of hot miso soup to start, we settled in to watch chef Tommy in action. My poor partner, I was slightly distracted from conversation watching this impressive chef of 15 years at work. First up was Tiger Prawns with Yum-Yum Sauce. To say it was ‘yum-yum’ is an understatement, so let’s go with YUM YUM – big, succulent, and a restaurant favourite I’m told. Prawns were followed by fresh Japanese Scallops, and Fresh Snapper Fillet. The fish melts in your

mouth – common saying I know – but it really does. Our seafood party was then followed by Eye Fillet with Black Pepper Sauce. The steak he serves us is amazing, for someone who prefers white meat; this is so tender and I’m happy to chow it down. All these goodies are accompanied by a flavour-packed egg fried rice and healthy vegetables. Tommy is awesome, he’s genuinely happy, and smiles and jokes with us between courses. He made us feel totally at ease and definitely added to a relaxing and fun experience. Overall it was an awesome experience, and I can only hope it shows in this review. Momo Teppan-Yaki is fast, fresh, healthy, and satisfying. What a cool way to eat dinner! And with such gracious and friendly owners and staff, I hope everyone gives this By Corrie Taylor place a go.

there to promote their products wanted to encourage people to buy, and part of that was providing samples of their merchandise. However, there also seemed to be a true spirit of generosity and abundance within the arena. People were happy to share what they had produced and it encouraged an atti-

tude of enjoyment and happiness throughout the show, which could only contribute to its success. I once read generosity consists not in the amount given but in the manner in which it is presented. How do you create a spirit of generosity and abundance within your business that contributes to its success?

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Beginning a rewarding career in ECE For those interested in a career in early childhood, look no further than Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. By Zoe Hunter

A certificate in ECE is a great way to gain qualifications needed for a degree. This is what head of design and humanities Gill Brocas believes. Gill says the polytechnic’s National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 3 is a great way to enter a career in early childhood care and education. “It’s often part of a pathway into a degree in early childhood education and care, which will lead to teacher registration. “And because it’s only one semester, the programme provides a taster for people who are unsure if they want to work in the early childhood sector and commit themselves to further study.” The programme is unit standard-based, which

means credits can be attributed towards NCEA Level 2, so it’s perfect for school-leavers who haven’t achieved NCEA Level 2, says Gill. “For people who have left school with incomplete NCEA Level 2 – that can be a real bonus.” Gill says students will look at children’s play, human development and nutrition, as well as studying aspects of the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum and working with children and their families. The 17-week programme is open to anyone older than age 16. Entry criteria for those younger than age 20 need at least 10 Level 1 credits of both literacy and numeracy.

Cheerleaders ready for first competition Forty girls from the Bay Twisters cheerleading teams are on their way to their first major competition this Saturday. Since the creation of the nonprofit sports organisation in December 2013, mother Rebecca Grigson has been preparing enthusiastic girls aged five to 17 to compete in the Twisted Boom Creative Cheer and Dance competition at Auckland’s ASB Stadium. American Company ‘Twisted Cheer’ comes to New Zealand to

hold the competition three times a year. The Bay Twisters hired an experienced coach from Auckland to make up their routine. The teams have been training two to three times weekly in preparation, says Rebecca, who is very confident in the teams as “they have come such a long way in such a short time”. Rebecca started the non-profit sport organisation as she knew how difficult it is for parents whose children are involved in costly sports. The teams have supported themselves by applying for and securing grants of almost $100,000. By Eleanor Clark

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Warding off colds with hot, spicy soup A traditional pumpkin soup can be a little boring, and often children won’t go for that ‘watery pumpkin’ flavour. Why not try this great alternative: Thai style pumpkin soup as a winter warmer? It’s perfect for a family dinner by the fire and the children are sure to love it as well. Also, this soup is great for keeping your immune system functioning and avoiding that ‘winter stodge’ weight gain effect. It’s a really good habit to consume warming, spicy liquid foods a lot during the winter months, as it keeps your body warm on the inside and helps ward off those annoying coughs and colds.

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Ingredients 1/2 crown pumpkin 1 can coconut cream 200ml water 2 dessert spoon butter 2 dessert spoon authentic Thai red curry paste 1 dessert spoon crushed garlic or 6 cloves 1/2tsp cumin 1/2tsp ginger 1tsp thyme.

Mount walk-a-thon Load up the buggies and tie the kids’ shoelaces for a morning stroll around the Mount – in the name of charity. PORSE Mount Maunganui is hosting a ‘walka-thon’ on July 31 to raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation. Organiser Ali Keillor hopes for a large turnout and is encouraging parents to bring their children along. “It’s a really popular place, and we thought this was something the children would enjoy too. There is no time limit, they can walk around and enjoy it.” The walk will end with a sausage sizzle at Pilot Bay, with sausages donated by Farmer Jones. A gold coin donation is asked for the walk, and the sausage sizzle, with proceeds donated as part of the child foundation’s One Day appeal in July. The walk begins at the surf club side of the Mount, at 10am. By Corrie Taylor

Method: Chop pumpkin into one inch cubes and boil until soft. Drain, mash and set aside. Melt butter in a pot, while stirring in dried herbs and spices. Saute this for one minute. Then stir in garlic, curry paste and coconut milk. Finally, add the pumpkin and allow to simmer, stirring gently. Blend the soup in a blender until smooth and creamy. Serve with fresh cilantro.

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The dangers of sitting for long periods Many of us spend more than half of our waking day being in a sedentary, sitting position. Researchers have found a clear link between long periods of sitting and adverse health effects. When you sit, the processes in your body regulating metabolism, fat and carbohydrate use etc are slowed down.

This means your muscles are not able to take in the fat (lipid) and carbohydrate (sugar/glucose), placing you at risk of weight gain and diabetes. Long periods of sitting can lead to muscle wasting, and is also associated with stiffness and therefore decreased range of movement. Did you know? • People with sitting jobs have twice the rate of cardiovascular disease. • Sitting for more than six hours

increases your risk of dying by 40 per cent even if you meet current exercise guidelines. • Sitting decreases calorie burning to one per minute, reduces the fat-burning enzyme lipoprotein lipase by 90 per cent and decreases the levels of good cholesterol, called high-density lipoprotein. There is evidence to suggest standing, which actually requires

• Do not sit for more than one hour at a time – get up and move. • Use a stand-up desk, treadmill/ bike desk, or use a Swiss ball, instead of a chair. • Resistance band exercises at the desk. • Walking or standing meetings. • Talk and walk while on the phone or meeting with a colleague. • Do a high intensity exercise routine.

balance and the use of a number of muscle groups like the postural muscles, is enough to offset any significant decreases in metabolic function. Accumulated exercise such as biking to and from work, doing 10 minutes of exercise three or more times during the day is just as effective, if not more, than one large block of exercise. So how can we prevent the hazardous effects of sitting while at work?

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Tauranga Independent MP Brendan Horan will next month take on a different fight when he steps in the ring with Southland rugby hero Davin Heaps. The pair will take to the ring on August 16 in the Fight for Kidz charity boxing match at the Southland Stadium in Invercargill. This is the first time the former surf life saver and waterpolo player has taken part in a charity boxing bout and he is quickly learning how tough it is. “Even holding your arms up trying to punch and block for two minutes, it's amazing how difficult it is. I used to be quite athletic, but I was blown away by how hard the fitness and technical aspects of boxing are.” At 52, Horan is nine years Heaps' senior. In preparation for the event Horan has been working out at Global Fitness in Mount Maunganui and with Invercargill-raised, Western Bay former boxer Denny

Brendan Horan is fighting to raise funds for special needs children at Ruru School. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Enright, who informed Brendan of the event. The charity fight night was an annual event until the Southland Stadium's roof collapse in 2010. Funds raised from this year's event will go towards By Phillipa Yalden Ruru special needs school.

Squashing any unwanted swelling Have you had surgery or an injury where you still have swelling, even though it happened some time ago?

The medical term for swelling is ‘oedema’. It’s a normal healthy process of the body to have swelling after a surgery or injury – and in most cases it can be reduced easily. Often the recommen-

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Support group for endometriosis launches in Bay A new group to support Bay of Plenty women and teenage girls with endometriosis will meet for the first time in Tauranga on July 8. The initiative is part of a support programme on offer from community organisation Insight Endometriosis, which aims to empower women with the condition. The evening will feature a presentation called ‘Endometriosis Essentials’ followed by discussion about forming support groups in the area. Insight Endometriosis educator Annette Evans says her organisation is responding to a strong community need. “A special invitation is extended to women of all ages, including teen girls and their

parents, as well as health professionals.” Group co-ordinator Julie Sargisson says for people with this condition, information and support can make a difference in their day-to-day lives. “We hope to be able to provide that here in Tauranga.” Endometriosis is a significant and common condition, which can dramatically impair quality of life. The most common symptom is period pain, characterised by taking pain relief, bed rest and time off work or studies. Endometriosis is also a leading cause of fertility problems. “Insight Endometriosis supports women to make informed decisions about treatment options and lifestyle changes, and ensures women and their families aren’t left facing a significant health problem in isolation,” says Annette.

Connecting immune system chaos Last week we saw how immune system disorder is central to the related problems of asthma, allergies and eczema.

If these conditions are caused by immune system disorder, then autoimmune problems are complete immune system chaos. For example, for rheumatoid arthritis the attack is against the joint synovial membranes. The body then tries to remedy the autoimmune attack by starting an inflammatory response. Unfortunately, the problem is one that can’t be repaired and this leads to a permanent state of elevated inflammation. This prolonged inflammatory attack then causes cocktails of free radicals and inflammatory chemicals, called prostaglandins and cytokines, to damage joint tissue. The outcome is a progressive loss

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of joint function with pain, stiffness, swelling and disfiguration. There are about 70 autoimmune diseases and these attack different types of tissue. In autoimmune arthritis, the joint is attacked while lupus attacks connective tissue. Some, like polymyalgia rheumatic, attack muscles while for others, including psoriasis and vitiligo, it’s the skin that’s attacked. Research by S Myhill (2009) concludes in chronic fatigue syndrome the attack is against cell energy structures, especially the mitochondria which produce energy. Nutritional therapy to lower inflammation is usually very complementary alongside medical treatment. When I create anti-inflammatory programmes I target food compounds that can reduce immune system generated inflammation.

Most of these are potent antioxidants, which appear to directly lower inflammatory cytokine levels and additionally mop up the excess free radicals these produce. Most antioxidants exert some anti-inflammatory function but the most important are the OPCs extracted from grape seeds, resveratrol, compounds from acai berries, most dark berries and curcumin form turmeric. The key is to use the most potent extracts at the right levels. While nutritional therapy can’t cure the problem, it may help bring about real improvements. Give me a call if you need more information. To join my full weekly newsletter, go to www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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Captain standing tall at home Not far from the asphalt in Bethlehem where he first discovered his love for basketball, Tall Blacks captain Mika Vukona will this month lead his team in Tauranga’s first taste of international basketball at ASB Arena.

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On July 17, the former Bethlehem Primary and College student will lead the NZ side against South Korea as part a three match series ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Spain this August. The two sides, ranked 19th and 33rd respectively, will contest the one-off international, in between matches at Wellington and Auckland. Tauranga is somewhere 31-yearold Vukona has always harboured dreams of representing his country in, after arriving with his family from Fiji at age five. “Mum and Dad still live in Bethlehem and it will bring back memories now they have got that stadium, back in the day we got coached on the asphalt [at Bethlehem College]. “As soon as I told them, they already knew, I guess news travels pretty quickly in Tauranga.” Since 2000, Vukona has been an imposing figure on New Zealand basketball courts playing for the Nelson Giants – and brief stints for the Manawatu Jets and Harbour Heat – as well as being part of the New Zealand Breakers ANBL Championship three peat. between 2011 and 2013. This will be the Tall Blacks' first series in New Zealand since hosting Venezuela in 2007. Since then, the men's national team has played three games at home, all against Australia in 2008, 2009 and 2013. Having never faced a South Korean side, Vukona is expecting

a series of physical encounters but has the utmost confidence in leading a team brimming with talent. He pays particular mention of the younger generation – Isaac Fotu, Rob Loe and Steve Adams. “They are a tall side and they have great guards and great shooters. These guys are a professional outfit and we are really looking forward to playing them.” Tall Blacks coach Nenad Vucinic told Vukona it’s the first time he is going to have to pick from 25 Tall Blacks captain Mika Vukona. quality players. indication that basketball in New “Which is going Zealand is on the rise, which is to make the job harder for him, really exciting to see.” but at the same time it’s a great By Luke Balvert

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Our obsession with roads

Once upon a time, the bribes that popped up in the countdown to an election were things that put money directly into the pockets of voters, such as tax cuts or cheaper ciggies. Things have changed. Now, they get the money by selling us assets that we already own. Then they promise to give that money back as roads. No more pretence the money will be used to pay down debt. Roads will get us to vote for them – and roads is what we will have. It may be a coincidence that the approved regional projects are in marginal electorates. Rotorua wants a new road and Tauranga wants a road widened, but they’re not on the list.

Reviewing council

Nine months into the new triennium, it’s time to review our committee structures and see if there are any changes needed to improve our current systems. This term there have been many confidential briefings and increasingly more as we focus on reviewing the 10-year plan. I’d like to see most briefings operated as open workshops. I think it’s healthy for the community to hear what

Results from the 2013 Census are in, and the Coromandel electorate shares the honour of being one of New Zealand’s most mature. Along with Otaki, up the coast from Wellington, our median age is 47.9 years. At the other end of the scale, Mangere electorate is a full two decades younger than ours, with a median age of 27.9. The national average is 38. New Zealand’s Census is a huge undertaking, as people from Cape Reinga to Stewart Island answer a range of questions about their households, incomes, beliefs and more. The statistics they deliver give an immensely important insight for those tasked with planning our communities’ futures.

issues are being raised by staff and discussed by elected members. Confidential briefing papers have included sustainability, 10-year plan priorities, storm water, Bay Venues Ltd, city plan and rating overview. Council is looking at ways of reducing the volume of paper that elected members receive. Many

The hard questions

There has been a lot of focus in the media and from opposition parties recently on the level of inequality in New Zealand. For those of you who don’t watch Parliament TV, there were more questions in the House this week on the subject. It appears in the lead up to Election Day this is one

A capital idea

This election Labour is promising to bring in a capital gains tax. The idea of introducing a capital gains tax used to be political suicide, but times have changed. In fact a recent survey reveals more people are in favour of capital gains tax than against it. What does Labour’s policy mean for you? If you are selling your family home, nothing changes. You keep your profit or suffer your loss

elected members use iPads – and this is one option being considered. You’re invited The next Community Development Committee will be held at Matua Hall, Levers Rd, on Tuesday July 15 starting 6.30pm. The agenda will be on council’s website a week prior to the meeting. I look forward to seeing you there.

didn’t increase between issue the opposition will be trying to make a key focus. This is surprising to 2007 and 2011. me, given the latest research from the OECD. This shows while inequality increased in many other countries during the global financial crisis, this was not the case in New Zealand. We were one of only six developed economies in which both income inequality and disposable income inequality

Health as a primary service Well done Grey Power for highlighting the failure of improved access to elective surgery. In my recent column I wrote of the plight of a number of constituents in their twilight years who struggle to afford primary health care – and with today’s focus on health as a business, rather than health being a primary service, medical costs at GP level have skyrocketed. They rightly report

in the same way you do now. If you are selling an investment property, however, you will pay 15 per cent tax on any profit you make. But if you

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numerous additional costs now charged on top of a GP fee. The Health Minister’s BOP figures report in excess of 2500 additional surgeries annually since 2008. Much of this, however, reflects catching up on well overdue surgeries as well the everincreasing migration to this region, and particularly those retiring. The latter is a real challenge as the baby boomers now enter retirement and their health needs increase due to age.

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It’s doggone time Good dogs deserve discount for an overhaul I’d like to say thank you. It made me so happy to open the paper and see a worthy section dedicated to dog registration. I’ve been a dog owner all my life but I only became a NZ dog owner a year ago and I’m appalled and shocked by the cost of dog registration here. In the UK you aren’t required to license your dog; this was sensibly abolished 30 years ago. But you’re legally required to have a dog collar and identity tag, you pay for. You’re permitted to take your dog on walks just about anywhere. Popular spots have dog litter bins and wardens to fine those who don’t clean up after their dog. In NZ it’s the responsible dog owner who pays for the irresponsible ones. And let’s face it, many of these people shouldn’t be dog owners in the first place. It’s these people who should pay for their mistakes - they should be hit hard in the pocket. I think its about time the council caught up with modern times and took some positive action towards changing dog registration legislation. Why should I be penalised for being a dog owner? I also think I should be able to walk my dog in national parks, if my dog is well behaved and I clean up after it. I miss out on the beauty of living in New Zealand because a minority of small-minded individuals ruin it for the majority of the good. Why not penalise the cat owners instead. Perhaps a campaign is needed?

K Hyde, and loyal friend ‘Millie the dog’, Mount Maunganui.

I recently shifted here from Rotorua and was horrified when I went to Tauranga City Council to change my dog registration details. When I asked for a discount for senior citizens/good dog owner/neutered dog etc, it was stated there was only one charge for Tauranga - like you say this is $78. I voiced in no uncertain terms my feelings on gorging, especially on so-called respected senior citizens, by a council whose wages are paid by it’s citizens, adding insult to injury. I’ve noticed since I’ve been there’s lots of us older folk with dogs, well looked after and well-behaved on the streets and beaches. After all, we were brought up in stricter times and keep our dogs and

dog owners who comply with the rules. I’ve had five dogs, all from the SPCA or pound and all required basic training. I’ve always complied with council requirements. In Rotorua dog inspectors view your property to ensure the dog can’t get out, has shelter and adequate exercise. Barking dogs are followed up. Rotorua has a lot of unregistered dogs being a lower socio-economic area, but I’ll say those who do control their dogs aren’t penalised for those that don’t. If all dog owners band together and make a fuss we “Yeah Nah... may get somewhere with an Cost too autocratic council. much bro” Didn’t think they still existed in this day and age. Time for a change. Gael Anchor, Papamoa.

children under control. I decided to keep registering my pooch in Rotorua. In Rotorua I pay $24. I’m what they call a preferred dog owner, every dog I’ve had has been neutered. I only own one dog at a time and I’m now a pensioner, so get a further discount. I was told when re-registering “Bro where the fees had is your gone up but not for existing tag?”

Corner those cats first

I totally agree with Rogers Rabbits, I’m shocked at the cost of dog registration in Tauranga. We’ve moved from Auckland, where a considerable discount is given for responsible dog owners who meet specific requirements, such as microchips and secure boundary fences. Registrations for responsible dog owners in Auckland costs $60 per dog. With two dogs this costs me $120 - a lot less than $156 for two dogs registered in Tauranga. But why stop at possums,

rats and rabbits when one of the biggest threats to birdlife is the cat population. Apart from killing birds, felines are allowed to roam at will and leave their calling cards in other people’s gardens with impunity. If I allowed my dogs to behave like there would be a line of irate neighbours knocking on my door. Perhaps we should start with cat owners as the first ‘appropriate source’ to be considered. J Lunt, Papamoa.

Reward perfect pooch owners: I agree about the over-inflated

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prices of dog registration. I was shocked when we first moved from Australia in 2006, as we were paying much less. So I checked my facts and see that in 2014 Adelaide City Council has a sliding scale of rates that reflect a responsible owner : de-sexed, micro-chipped and trained (essential for all humans). If you do all three, rates go down from $72 to $28.80. We travel with our dog and when we encounter plastic bag dispensers we also notice less droppings left on the ground. It would be interesting to know if the councils that provide them have noticed a decline as well. Responsible dog ownership should be appreciated and rewarded. S Evans, Matua.

Look on SunLive for more of this week’s letters

Due to an overwhelming response to M O’Neill’s letter ‘Loosen the leash on dog registrations’, more letters to the editor will run on www.SunLive.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

Disappointing view of language I am writing to express disappointment and concern at your publication of a letter from T Brown, of Tauranga City, with heading: ‘Move over macrons: try an arselet’ as well as your Rogers Rabbits column ‘Boycott this nonsense - Stamp out invasion of the macrons’. I understand your opinion – don’t agree, but understand it – but why all the profanity? ‘arselets’, ‘dick’, ‘dicks’, ‘stupid little dick’. I know you’re trying to be funny but really, is this an editorial? It sounds more dictatorial, perhaps given your choice of language, even janitorial. Spelling words properly isn’t about being politically correct, it’s about spelling and pronouncing them properly, correctly and without errors. What kind of legacy are we leaving our children if we tell them we need to respect some languages and their conventions, but not others? A hugely significant pa site, Ot*moetai, is also a major suburb and home to many kids who deserve to know how to pronounce the name of the place they call home. This issue isn’t about a M*ori name versus a P*keh*name: it’s about the correct spelling of the M*ori name. As I understand the changes will take place when the signs need replacing, therefore there’s no burden on the taxpayer either. When Hinewehi Mohi first sung our national anthem in Maori at a Rugby World Cup match in England, there were howls of indignation. “How dare she!”, some cried. But 15 years later, singing ‘God of Nations’ in te reo is normal and sung loudly and proudly by thousands of Kiwi kids all over our country. Like South Africa, we publicly and proudly

highlight our two national languages before every test. The centre of gravity of public opinion about te reo Maori has shifted significantly since 1999 and we have the All Blacks, Hinewehi Mohi, as well as thousands of kids and open-minded adults to thank for it. Our children do not bat an eyelid at Maori words or culture, because it doesn’t threaten them and they know it’s one of the things that makes us Kiwis unique. They are much better at being global citizens than many of their elders. Freedom of speech is a right: but freedom to send a ‘newspaper’ replete with swear words into the homes of Tauranga families? This is not freedom of speech, this is just offensive. As the editor of a newspaper you have a responsibility to do the right thing. Stop making a maunga out of a molehill. Dame Susan Devoy, Race Relations Commissioner, and Tauranga ratepayer.

Editor’s note: *Ironically, the macrons in

this letter were not recognised by our page layout programme, Adobe InDesign - the industry standard page design system. The missing letters were presumably macrons which are not part of standard English and have been replaced with asterix. Neither, I might add, has the industry been consulted on any proposal to have extra symbols accepted, or imposed upon, professional media organisations. See this week’s Rogers Rabbits column on Page 2.

Dolphin answers don’t float: In response to Simon Bridges’ answers on oil exploration in the marine sanctuary, (The Sun, June 27). Simon says 23 wells drilled during last 40 years, with no harm to Maui’s dolphins. So are we to believe there has only been 55 Maui’s dolphins there for 40 years? Come on Simon get real. We, as a nation, need other resources to bring money into the economy, but let’s look for it outside our heritage areas. A Taffard, Papamoa.

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2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

TECT AGM Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meetings of TECT (Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust), TECT Charitable Trust, TECT Holdings Ltd, TECT Finance Ltd, and Consumers of TECT. Thursday 31st July, 4pm Village Hall, The Historic Village on 17th, Seventeenth Avenue, Tauranga. We invite Consumers* to join us to hear about the activities of TECT in the last 12 months. $33.5 million was distributed to Consumers and Consumer Community Organisations during the year. Find out how the money was spent and how TECT fulfilled its obligations to Consumers. BUSINESS OF MEETING 1. To receive and adopt the Annual Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2014. 2. To receive and adopt the Annual Accounts, including the Audit Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2014. 3. To pass the following resolution: Trustee remuneration payable to all Trustees taken as a whole of $112,500 per annum, (plus meeting allowances of $200 per meeting per Trustee) remain unchanged for the next financial year. 4. To consider and approve the appointment of an Auditor and to authorise the Trustees to fix the Auditor’s remuneration for the next financial year. 5. General Business (if any). ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TECT's 2014 Annual Report and Financial Statements will be available for inspection at the Annual General Meeting and afterwards at the TECT Office, Level 2, 525 Cameron Road, Tauranga between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm. Copies of TECT’s Annual Report can also be viewed at TECT’s website www.tect.org.nz. Wayne Werder, General Manager

CONSUMER CONSULTATION

PROPOSAL TO FUND IMPROVED ACCESS TO TERTIARY EDUCATION Trustees are seeking the views of Consumers on an application made to TECT by the Tertiary Education Partnership for funding of $15 million to develop a University Campus in Durham St Tauranga. The funding if approved would be made from TECT’s Major Amenities Fund. TECT Trustees recommend that funding of up to $15 million be made available to expand Tertiary Education in Tauranga subject to the Tertiary Education Partnership entering into a funding agreement with TECT that is satisfactory to Trustees. A background document and supporting information can be found on TECT’s website www.tect.org.nz

SUBMISSIONS

TECT Consumers who wish to comment on the Tertiary Education proposal are invited to make submissions by 12pm on Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Online: Post: Email:

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E OUT THERE

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

Saturday 5 July

60s Up Social Group Promoting

enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. $2pp. Guest speaker &/or activity arranged each meeting. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch. www.60supmovement.org.nz or Barbara 542 1185 Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am. Children welcome. Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Come Dance the Night Away

MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENTS

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Community events and occasions across the Bay.

154 First Ave, Tauranga 12.20-12.50pm. info@tmaa.co.nz or 578 5344 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 Welcome Bay Markets First Sat of month at Welcome Bay Hall car park 9am - 12pm. Stalls $5. 544 9774 info. wbcc@xtra.co.nz

Sunday 6 July

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers Pool session at Windermere with the AGM at Coastguard in the afternoon. Bevan 576 8885

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Sequence & old time dancing. Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. Entry $6, all welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051 ME/CFS Support BOP AGM at 14b Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 10.30am. Golf Croquet 1 day handicap doubles at Tauranga Domain. Watch this popular game free of charge. Sponsored by Eves Realty Ltd. Katikati Tramping Club Lindemann Loop & extras. Easy. 8.30am start. Ted 540 1919 Laughter Yoga At Mount Yoga Studio 3pm. Cost $5. Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre Mini day at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd 1-4pm. Combining with Whakatane Group for healing/readings. $10 entry. Janet 027 264 226 Social Dance Aug 2 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786. Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Richard Roodt teaching from Galatians 2:11-14 - what does behavioural doctrine look like? www.baybiblefelloship.co.nz/ Bethlehem Lions Market 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm. Bible Seminars Sunday’s at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Getting to know about God - Bible answers.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 BOP Radio Controlled Car Club Come & watch truck & buggy off-road racing. Venue: www.tectallterrainpark.co.nz Whataroa Rd off SH36 from Pyes Pa Rd. Gates open 8.30am, racing from 9.45am, weather permitting. Czech School for Children With Czech/ Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. www.facebook.com/ ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga, email: csclubtauranga@hotmail.com or Jana 579 3918. Falun Dafa Simple exercises to liberate your mind & energise your body. Free to learn. At Memorial Park by the fountain 1st & 2nd Sundays 10.15am. Judy 576 9683 or txt 021 0425 398 en.falundafa.org

9.30am - 3.30pm. Tournament aimed at beginners. Suitable for all ages.

park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

Tauranga Judo Club Fun Day Tournament At Aquinas Action Centre, Tauranga

Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions

At Baycourt July 4-13. 3 sessions daily. Dance, music & drama. www.baycourt. co.nz or 577 7188 The Little Big Markets Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd 9am – 2pm. Art & photography, vintage & collectables, fashion wear, food & more. The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz UFC Fighter Autograph Signing Dylan Andrews UFC fighter, available for meet & greet, Q&A & autograph signing at the Martial Arts Academy,

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market Every Sun in Phoenix car

National Secondary School Judo Champs Aquinas Action Centre, 183

Pyes Pa Rd 10am – 3pm. Free admission. Graeme 543 0872 Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606

Radio Controlled Model Power Boats

Racing at Lake Taurikura off Taurikura Drive, in the industrial area of The Lakes subdivision 10am. Follow the RC boat signs. Brian 548 1334 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron

& similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Historical Society Meet at Brain Watkins Hall, 233 Cameron Rd 1pm. Speaker: Harley Couper - “Captain Blair & the Q Ships in WWI. 574 4965

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Meet 1st Sun of month at Carmel Village, Hollister Lane 1.30pm. Welcome to play or listen. Carol 574 0228 Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.3011.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share. Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details.

Monday 7 July

Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious

about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Beginners Salsa Lessons Presented by Bay Salsa at Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. Improver salsa lessons - walk in classes 7.45pm. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 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. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/ Cardiac Care leader. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Mon 1-5pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary. Diabetes Support Call the Diabetes Support Line Mon - Fri for confidential & free diabetes advice & support 571 3422 Fire Brigade Bowling Club Club championship triples at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7pm. Sharon 543 3929 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

GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Growing Through Grief Te Puke Currently taking enrolments for children to attend Seasons programme, a peer support programme that helps children/young people cope with loss & change in their lives. One hour a week, after school for 9 weeks. Claire 573 7139 or 021 081 55377

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy. Coffee & chat 10am 12pm. 579 9890 Learn to Dance Te Puke Every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke 6.30pm. Sequence dance lessons for beginners & people wishing to improve their dancing. Partners required for our dancers. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Mon & Thurs. Names in by 6.45pm. New members welcome. Joy 574 8003 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Aggregate, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Mah Jong Club Meet every Mon at Papamoa Sports 12.30-4pm. Counting & non counting tables. Afternoon tea mid afternoon. $3 per session. Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Soprano voices required. Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church Hall, Brookfield Tce 1pm. 579 2465 Taekwon Do The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871 Tauranga Brass Band Practice at Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, 165 Elizabeth St 7-9pm. New players welcome. Peter 572 4358 Tauranga Bridge Club Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm. Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022 Tauranga Civic Choir New members welcome to join & rehearse every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. 574 6366 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website:

The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. Taurangarocknrollclub.org Liz 578 9063 after 5pm. Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Club Triples – Martin Cup. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Junior Club Triples. Leanne 570 0154 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. 571 6663 Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Soc Meet in hall behind Historic House cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Door $3 incl light supper. Ian 578 5373 Toughlove Parent Support Group Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.3011.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272

Tuesday 8 July

2014 @ The Clothesline Quality preloved clothing babies - adults 50c - $2, 36D McDonald St, Mt Maunganui 10am - 2pm. 2014@ Face2Face Healing prayer plus coffee/hot chocolate/tea available at 36D McDonald St, Mt Maunganui 10am - 2pm. ABC - Avenues Badminton Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Amicus Probus Club Meet 2nd Tues of month at Tauranga Citizen’s Club 9.30am. Interesting speakers, morning tea, friendly atmosphere. Frank 573 3392 or 022 103 5770 Arataki Table Tennis Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.30pm. Social table tennis. $4 per player. Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Ladies welcome to join aged 30-60 for fun, friendship & travel. Training every Tues at Greerton 6-8pm. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094

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The Weekend Sun Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am - 3pm. Jane 552 0046 Does Your Loved One have an Addiction? Do you wonder what you can do?

How to help? Hanmer Clinic Tauranga, ‘Significant Other’ programme for spouses, partners etc of people who have an addiction. 7 weekly sessions starts July 8 at 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 1-3pm. Free. 579 6470 or 0800 842 426 Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988

Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem

Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@ gmail.com Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome no partner required. Maria 544 1680 Meridian Daylight Lodge Meet at Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members welcome from 11am. Keith 544 4109 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxene 575 0162

Mount Social Table Tennis Group

Every Tues at Arataki Community Centre 7.30-9.30pm. Friendly social table tennis of all levels. $4. 575 2048

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm.

Weds plus, Thurs club night & new dancers. 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213

Saintly Shakers Preschool Music

Every Tues at St Peter’s Church, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui 10-11am & Thurs at St Mary’s Church, 1 Marlin St, Bayfair 9.30-10.30am. School term only. Music, dance, play, fun & morning tea. Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. John 578 9716

South City Indoor Bowls Club

Championship Triples (Bieleski/Reid Cup). At Greerton Hall, Tauranga 7pm. Mary 541 0687

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

McSwiggan’s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Recorded lecture on Mars by Professor Carolin Crawford, with further related video. Telescope viewing if weather permits. Fergusson Park observatory 7.30pm.

Tauranga Endometriosis Support Group Inaugural meeting at Heart

Foundation offices, Unit 8, 22 Tawa St, Mt Maunganui (under Mount Yoga) 7pm. www.insightendometriosis.org.nz

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. New players & visitors welcome. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $3. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 9 July

Badminton Mt Maunganui Club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bethlehem Mah Jong Club Every Weds at the Pavilion, Kempton Park Village, 40 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 1-4pm. Arrive 15 mins before play so tables can be allocated. Mah Jong lessons available for beginners (by prior arrangement only). Shona 552 6230 Borderline Personality Disorder Support group for people who have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain

or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Memorial night (friendship Trophy) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Small plate for supper please. Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation. Mark 0274 444 945

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team

Ladies 50+ invited to join Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre, corner shop behind PO 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 healingrooms.co.nz ICONZ for Girls Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall 4.15-5.45pm. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400 ME/CFS Support BOP Support meeting at Tauranga Office, 14B Hocking St, Mount Maunganui 1pm. Kira speaking on ‘Mindfulness’. Tina 281 1480 Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls Play Weds nights & Sun afternoons. Allen 575 0059 Otumoetai Care & Craft Group Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm Children over 8 years welcome. 573 5055 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. All welcome. Bill 578 1662 www.sportsground.co.nz/ tabletennistauranga Tauranga Floral Art Group Meet at Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1-3pm, plus Saturday 9.30-11.30am following the Wednesday. 572 2193

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Okataina to Whakapoungakau Trig. Side track options. Grade moderate, approximately 5.5hrs. Pat 544 0670

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters is the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail. com or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org

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Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or tschathamtga@gmail.com Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri at Fergusson Park Sports Centre (end of Tilby Dr, Matua) 9.30-10.40am. $12 casual. Stella 0210 249 3690

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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm.

Army Cadets (WBOP Cadet Unit)

Every Thurs at Tauranga Army Hall 6-9.30pm. Ages 13-17 youth development with a military flavour. Email: admin@wbopcu.org.nz

Club Mt Maunganui Social games club.

Every Thurs 1.45pm. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia. John 575 2422 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy: Addiction support group 1-2pm. 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride. Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777 Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Meet every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Jan 574 1265 Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606 Salsa on the Strand Every Thurs at La Mexica presented by Bay Salsa. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Really social, no partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.3010.45am. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Tauranga Mixed Probus Club Meet at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane 10am. Guest speaker from SPCA. Maureen 544 5013

Tauranga Model Railway Club Meet every Thurs & Tues evening 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108

Tauranga Pryde Youth Group For lesbian, gay, bi, trans. Meet 6.30pm 1st & 3rd Weds of each month & 2nd & 4th Thurs. 22 3536 968 Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers Authentic music every Thurs

at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry pp - supper included. Maria 576 7326 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 Tennis Seniors WBOP Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. Lynda 575 0627 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Free Immigration Assessment

By Licenced Immigration Adviser. Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. For appointment ph Iryna Stewart 543 9125 or 021 0226 2619 Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling League Join our friendly league play-

ing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 Pin 1pm (3 games). We play in pairs. Judy 543 4124 Gay/Bi Men Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Club night at

Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914 IlluminArt 2014 At Greerton Village Square from 6pm. The best of fire dance, shadow puppets, lanterns, light sculptures, projections, UV lights & more. Free family event.

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Dipping music passion into a world of sport Who thought a music column was a good idea while the FIFA World Cup is happening? I’ve never been good at multitasking and I don’t seem to be improving. So it’s best not to have any distractions while this enthralling competition takes place. It’s such a shame in a way New Zealand made it through to the last football world cup finals and not this one. Because while half of the country watched last time; this time there’s not quite the same interest. And while the last one was characterised by being a bit boring, this one has been simply fantastic, pretty much the most exciting world cup I can ever remember.

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carved Steinway grand piano, which is Michael Parekowhai’s ‘He korero purakau mo te awanui o te motu: Story of a New Zealand river’, and you kinda have to accept not all art is created equal. The piano was a central work by Parekowhai when he represented New Zealand at the Venice Biennale and it’s absolutely stunning. Unbelievable. Some of you might

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But, enough. Let me tear my mind off the brilliance of Brazil and the determination of the Dutch because, as of last week, there’s a new piano in town. Yes, that’s right, a new piano, and not one of those delightful ones that have been popping up on street corners courtesy of local artist’s co-operative The Incubator. Though this one, like those, is The amazing cherry-red ornately carved indeed a work of art. Steinway grand piano. I guess there’s actually room here for some debate on ‘What is art?’. have already heard it in action at the openIf you take a piano and flash it up with ing last weekend. There’s another chance some paint and a bit of carving and then next weekend when the Jade String Quartet put it on a street corner, is it actually art? perform a concert along with pianist David As indicated, I think it is. Guerin from the Auckland Chamber But is it any more or less a work of art Orchestra. than if you flash up a piano with some paint and a bit of carving and put it in an Classical favourites art gallery? That’s happening on Saturday, July 12, I guess the answer should be ‘no’. It’s all at 6.30pm, with the promise of classical art surely, whether it’s on a street corner or favourites from Bach, Mozart and Schua gallery. But then you see the piano in the bert. I haven’t heard Jade but they’ve got an gallery, the amazing cherry-red, ornately-

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And wait, there’s more, and since Ralph Hotere is my favourite New Zealand artist I want to give it a plug. The piano is not here as a stand-alone object. It is part of a touring exhibition from Te Papa called Black Rainbow. It features five black paintings by Hotere alongside the red piano. There’ll also be a screening of the 2001 film ‘Hotere’, written and directed by the late Maketu-born Merata Mita, who is famous for the groundbreaking 1981 Springbok tour documentaty ‘Patu’. This will be only the second New Zealand venue where the works in ‘Black Rainbow’ have been seen together outside Te Papa – so it’s another coup for the gallery, which continues to up its game and make an impression on the city. Kudos to everyone there.

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enviable reputation as one of New Zealand’s finest chamber ensembles. Tickets are $25 from the gallery. (NB: since the piano takes up quite a lot of space, audience numbers are very limited, so do book early). The Piano-with-the-Longest-Name-EverGiven-to-a-Piano will be in town until October and there are regular events planned, including talks, concerts and films, as well as the chance for members of the public – yes that’s us – to play it at special public playing sessions. These are happening on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, August 17, and Saturday, September 13, from 1pm-3pm and if you call the gallery you can book in for your very own 15 minute session. I play piano like a stuck pig with one hand tied behind its back, but even I’m tempted if it means a chance to pound this beautiful beast.

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Port is to Portugal as champagne is to France. It’s an alcoholic beverage of enormous quality created by the masters and passed down through generations with the same dedication and passion to this day. And like champagne, the more you pay the better the quality. Try comparing a 10 or 20-year-old port with a tawny or ruby – and you will taste a huge difference. To be classed as a true port, it must come from Portugal and the vineyards are predominately located up in the El Douro Valley, where the steep-terraced vines are still hand-harvested by gypsies. I’ve watched the grape-picking and it’s truly hair-raising. Some suggest using port as an afterdinner drink, but once you’ve tried it with a rare to medium-rare Angus scotch fillet you’ll never wait that long again. The rich, velvety flavours of berries combined with the silky, molten texture help to create a very memo-

rable drinking experience, which also matches well with any New Zealand wild-feathered or game animal. It’s even fantastic with fresh, seared yellowfin tuna. Don’t be afraid to try port with your favourite dishes. Now big congratulations to Trevor and his team at Lone Star, as they prepare their stunning new premises on The Strand, well done. Next time, it’s Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge month again.

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Ladies in red Red-socked feet are running rampant around Tauranga Girls’ College today as hundreds of students rally to honour the life of New Zealander Sir Peter Blake and celebrate young leaders.

The college is joining hundreds of schools, businesses and organisations nationwide in wearing red socks for Red Socks Day, remembering Sir Peter’s legacy after his death in 2001. Sir Peter liked to wear red socks for good luck, so during the 1995 America’s Cup the nation pulled on their red-coloured socks alongside him. The day is now honoured nationwide as an opportunity to celebrate young leaders and what it means to be a member of the community Tauranga Girls’ College deputy head girl Molly Scoular-Sutton

Tauranga Girls’ College prefect Zoe Hall, deputy head girl Molly Scoular-Sutton and prefect Miranda Smith trial their red sock style ahead of Red Socks Day today.

says the school has been selling red socks and pins all week. Today, the school is taking a mass group photo of all students who purchased the socks and there will be a game of musical chairs. “You can see the red against the blue uniform, so I think it’s really made an impact which is pretty cool.” Molly has been speaking in school assembly to educate her fellow students about the day. “I think people don’t really realise what it’s about. We’ve just been talking about the importance of him as a Kiwi leader and the opportunities that his legacy brings. “I think it’s good because they don’t just think about his red socks, they’re actually connected to him as the person he was.” Molly hopes fellow students will follow by Sir Peter Blake’s example and become young leaders of their community. By Zoe Hunter

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Youthful side’s defending determination them as best as you can; but it’s a tough tournament. “Tauranga East has got a good group and lot of boys back from last year and Rotorua Maroon and Rotorua Gold will also be strong on their home turf.” The original Tai Mitchell Shield was presented by Henry Taiporutu Mitchell, a renowned Rotorua sports administrator and a supporter of all codes.

Tauranga West’s title defence might be short on experience, but coach Atirau Ohia is adamant the region’s next crop of talent is more than capable of keeping the Tai Mitchell Shield in its grasp.

Ohia says the side is building steadily towards the tournament with four preseason wins, but knows the remaining teams will be aiming to knock them off their perch early on. Based at Tauranga Intermediate School, the side represents players from Aquinas College to Katikati College including rural schools – Oropi School, Pyes Pa School, Kaimai School, Te Puna School, and Omokoroa No. 1 School. With only two returning players from the 2013 success, Ohia is confident the West sub-region has good depth in its playing stocks with the side’s new additions “really putting their hands up”. “It’s a full on tournament but the players do put a lot of work in and you prepare

Today marks the start of the Tai Mitchell Rugby Tournament, an annual Bay of Plenty-wide primary school tournament for boys up to Year 8 – dating back to 1938. Held at Rotorua International Stadium until next Wednesday, 10 teams will contest for the title; including defending champions Tauranga West.

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Tauranga West Tai Mitchell squad members Luca Cashmore, 11, Jack McManaway, 12, Ryan Bosselmann, 12, Thomas Murray-Edwards, 12, and Zane Booth, 12. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Going country New links forged at the country’s top country music award festival are paying off for Tauranga Star Awards, with a string of successes at the Gold Guitar Awards.

Star Awards chairman Jim Wood is delighted with the performance of Bay of Plenty contestants at the country’s top awards in Gore, which saw last year’s Star Awards overall senior winner Lesley Niania claiming runner-up spot after winning a trip to the competition. “It was the first time our winner [Lesley] went to the Gold Guitars and she did fantastically,” says Jim. Lesley, a former Te Puke singer, also won three solo categories: street busking, duet and group awards. “It is great to see her do so well. Lesley did our region proud and it is great for the Star Awards’ reputation,” says Jim. He attended the festival with fellow Star committee members to learn from it – and together with convener Merv McEnteer enjoyed his own success on the southern stage. “We are just thrilled it helped the Star Awards’ profile,” says Jim, who is the overall winner in the 60-plus age-group. “I wasn’t surprised at Merv’s success [making the final in the 40-plus male vocal section], but I wasn’t expecting anything. It is the first time I’d competed for many years.”

Tauranga Star Awards organiser Jim Wood proved his talent at the Gold Guitars, winning two solo and the overall 60-plus award. Lesley says the success of Star Awards’ performers is a sign of the calibre of the Tauranga awards. After coming so close this year, she’s determined to take the top prize in 2015. “I had no real expectations going into it, but I definitely want to get back there.” Jim says work is underway in organising the Star Awards in October, which

he says will build on its reputation as the North Island’s top awards and expects a record 300 entries. To develop the event, special efforts are focusing on attracting young singers and songwriters, with prizes including mentoring and producing a video or song to give performers practical help.

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Wearable support for breast cancer The Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service is holding its sixth annual T-shirt design competition, with a $200 prize is up for grabs and local publicity opportunities.

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“There is, of course, also the feel good factor of creating something for a good cause and it will look great on any up-and-coming designer’s CV,” says BCSS service manager Lea Lehndorf. The winning design will be screen-printed onto fuchsia pink T-shirts and available for purchase during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Lea says 350 T-shirts sold out last year. “While we are screen-printing more this year, get in quick to avoid disappointment.” As BCSS is not a branch of the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation, the Pink Ribbon cannot be used in the design. “I’m sure the very creative people of the Bay can come up with other ways to reflect breast awareness and support for those diagnosed.” About 200 women in the Bay are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. BCSS endeavour to contact these women, offering emotional support, practical advice and a shoulder to cry on. “Our volunteers are all breast cancer survivors – they truly understand what newly diagnosed women are going through,” says Lea. “They have faced the fears, felt the side effects of treatments, and are great examples of survivorship.” Entries close 1pm Friday, August 8. For further information, contact BCSS Tauranga Trust.

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Revived or devised: biblical marks of a genuine revival Revival – a matter of tremendous enthusiasm and woeful ignorance. Scores of emphasis is given to revival today, yet so little understanding is reflected from the Scriptures.

What is revival? What brings it about? And what is its fruit? To answers these questions we’ll look at a book from the Bible that contains the greatest revival in recorded history – Jonah. What is revival? It is an amazing work of God that results in the salvation of a great multitude in a specific location during a specific time. From just one of Jonah’s messages an entire city repented and turned to God (Jonah 3). What brings about revival? The Holy Spirit’s work in the hearts of people and the preaching of the Gospel. The first is a sovereign work of Almighty God, who controlled every

event in the life of Jonah to bring him to Nineveh. The second is the tremendous responsibility and privilege given to God’s people to be faithful to His truth. “Faith comes from hearing and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). No Bible, no revival. What is the fruit of genuine revival? The people of Nineveh were immediately filled with a deep mourning over their sin, and turned from their wickedness to love and serve the Lord. Genuine salvation always produces a transformed life.

Thank you Brian and Claire for putting your good reputation on the line and allowing your cousin to contribute to your great paper. I recently read a book by Beverly Coad and Jeanette Knudsen called ‘Fire on the Mount’. This book recalls the powerful Revival, which occurred in the church in the 1970s and 1980s. I regularly meet people who experienced lifetransforming miracles during those exciting days. Drug addicts were delivered, sick people were healed and hundreds of people found salvation and hope beyond the grave. Why am I telling you this? I can assure you I’m not one to reminisce about the good old

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