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The final countdown is on for the Rio Olympics 2016. Here at The Weekend Sun, we say let the games begin! We’ll have our eyes peeled on our own Bay of Plenty Olympic hopefuls to bring home gold for New Zealand. They include Kelly Brazier, Peter Burling, Lisa Carrington, Scott Curry, Mike Dawson, Mahe Drysdale, Gemma Flynn, Luuka Jones, Molly Meech, Sam Meech and Teddy

Stanaway. Pictured on the front cover is 25-year-old Sam Meech, who is competing in the Laser men’s light-weight dinghy event at 2016’s Rio Olympics on August 5-21. “Sailing is a sport where anything can happen but...I think the whole [sailing team] has a really good shot of doing really well,” says Sam. Read all about the 2016 Olympic Games in our feature edition on pages 27-30.

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Exciting pastimes for the whole family A new gaming sensation has been created in Omokoroa. Unlike Pokemon Go, POTHOLE GO does not require an App download, your car is already programmed for this exciting new game, and your taxes have already paid for it. Simply jump in your car anywhere in Omokoroa and you are good to go. Game inventor Kevin Molloy tells us the objective is to reach State Highway 2 with your vehicle intact. “Points are removed from your predetermined estimate of repair costs to your vehicle. For example, blown tyre nets 20 points; wheel alignment 15 points; shock absorber replacement 50 points etc. “Anyone reaching SH2 with the vehicle still drive able is deemed grand master and should turn right toward Katikati,” says Kevin. Here, a new and even more challenging course has been carefully designed for the more discerning gamer. He reckons the potholes incorporated in the new overtaking lane offer breathtaking, adrenlin-pumping excitement! “Strategically placed POTHOLE GO targets stretch for almost a kilometre offering unlimited chances for vehicle damage and avoidance skills in both directions! “To their credit, the contractors have installed a special shredding device along the lanes so that panel and paint damage can be deducted from your scoreline when vehicle bounces from the desired destination. “Special features to watch for are road cones haphazardly placed to disorientate gamers, and speed restriction signs with moss growing on them where there is no evidence of activity. “Anyone completing this section with credits left on their damage estimate qualifies for a draw for guessing the budget overrun for this special POTHOLE GO stage and ongoing costs to keep it operative.”

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News coming out of Alabama: A 68-yearold mobile homeowner caught a burglar, tied and taped him to a tree, where he died. Nathaniel Johnson was tired of being burgled, so lay in wait for the culprit, Mr Cleveland Gully. The old man wrestled Mr Gully to the ground, bound and gagged him with duct tape and electrical wire and

tied the burglar upright to a tree. Nathaniel is reported to have then gone to a neighbour to call Police. In the meantime the 31-year-old intruder expired. The story is notable. Firstly, because someone died in the United States other than by shooting. Secondly, it supports our view that the world needs more trees, duct tape, and guys like Nathaniel.

More PC madness

A primary school in Australia has banned clapping. Instead, pupils are expected to display approval by “silent cheering” and “wriggling about” because the school believes that is more acceptable to noise sensitive pupils. I kid you not. Elanora Heights Public School – the name alone is cause for concern – is re-ported to have assemblies of pupils “pulling excited faces” or punching the air. The latest scourge of political correctness

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It’s no wonder, then, that today’s PC-plagued children are breaking out in their teen years, trying to find to something exciting to do. All those years of suppressed affection from lack of hugging and suppressed emotion from not cheering and clapping…they’re losing the plot. And playing with fire. The Fire Service is rightly concerned at the latest fad amongst some teenagers: setting fire to themselves. And you thought planking was silly? Now they’re spraying flammable liquid over themselves, selfigniting and sharing the pain on video. Cans of deodorant have become lethal weapons in this bizarre pastime. “What the kids don’t see in those videos is that at some point, it does damage. People just don’t walk away from it,” according to a Christchurch fire officer Shane O’Brien. The Stuff report says the deodorant is also being inhaled, then a cigarette lit. Fire officers are working on stopping the habit and stopping youths from going on to more threatening fire-lighting antics. Shame that streaking went out of vogue. It might have been colder than setting oneself on fire. But ultimately the worst you’d get would be goosebumps; not scarred for life.

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From house of God to a house of meth When the Police came banging on the door it looked bad, and it was bad. Certainly not “the positive experience” the Pond family from Mapua on the western shores of Tasman Bay had come seeking when they moved to Tauranga.

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“The policeman highly recommended we get our house tested for meth,” says Craig Pond. The Ponds are a Christian family and had trekked nearly 800km up the country looking for a Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland congregation to join. “You know what?” says Craig. “The whole P thing, we were completely ignorant.” And when they tried to escape one toxic rental, they very nearly ended up in another. “I keep telling my wife Lauren not to worry, that it will make us stronger.” Or it would break them because they’re now pondering going home, giving up on Tauranga. Their pilgrimage to find a church to worship in first took the Pond family – Mum, Dad and four kids under the age of seven – to Gisborne. “But our street never slept, never stopped partying and there was meth and there was violence.” The pilgrimage continued to Tauranga. And on TradeMe this nice family found a nice house in a nice street in a nice suburb. “[It cost] $500 a week but we had to see off a whole bunch of applicants.” So they put up six months’ rent – or $15,000 – in advance to secure the property. Then their troubles began. “We were still unpacking boxes a couple of days later when the Police banged on the door. “They were looking for previous tenants.” The policeman offered them advice based on his knowledge of the tenants and the house.

“He told us to get the house tested for meth contamination.” It seems their ‘nice’ rental had a history. “All of the neighbours were having nightmares about what was going on at our place. The rooms had been sublet and it was like a drug supermarket,” says Craig. They had the house tested. Two tests, two different companies, both results were positive. Their rental home was toxic. “It was a private rental. We dealt directly with the landlords and there was absolutely no mention of P contamination. No, no,” says Craig. “And when we advised the landlords about it, they insisted they had no prior knowledge of drug dealing or drug use at their rental home. They were claiming complete ignorance.” The Weekend Sun took the Pond’s problem to property management expert Dan Lusby of Tauranga Rentals. “The Residential Tenancy Act 1986 says landlords must provide healthy houses. If it’s contaminated then it is not healthy. And landlords can be dragged over the coals for it.” And ignorance is not a defence, says Dan. If there is so much as an inkling of contamination then a property should be tested. “Now we’re trying to find another home,” says Craig. “But everyone thinks our furniture is contaminated and they’re treating us like lepers.”Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

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Desperate call for age-friendly homes The Bay of Plenty will need to build at least 1900 age-friendly homes each year for the next 10 years to meet needs of an ageing population in the region.

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Five killed in horror crash Police are investigating a crash between a truck and car which left five people dead near Katikati on Tuesday night. The crash happened when the vehicle, carrying all five people, pulled out of Dawson Rd onto State Highway 2, at 8.15pm on August 2. The five Tongan men, who worked at the Aongatete Kiwifruit Packhouse, died at the scene of the crash.

TEL celebrates first birthday The Tauranga Eastern Link celebrated its first birthday, and already the equivalent of nearly half of New Zealand’s population have travelled on it. Transport Minister Simon Bridges says more than 2.3 million vehicles have travelled on the TEL since it opened one year ago – which is close to 40 per cent more than what was predicted. The 21km four-lane highway is the Bay of Plenty’s biggest roading project with seven bridges, the country’s biggest roundabout and a 6.8km cycleway.

Tributes flow for killed miner The miner killed when a loader he was driving fell into a stope in the Waihi Correnso mine last Thursday has been described as a quiet achiever. A tangi for Tipiwai Stainton, 29, was held on Monday at Maraenui Marae on the East Coast. OceanaGold senior community advisor Kit Wilson says Tipiwai was a member of the Mines Rescue Team, of the Safety Committee, and a dedicated father. “He’s going to leave a gap that we’re going to have real trouble filling. It’s at times like these you realise just what an absolutely fantastic community the Waihi community is.”

Three arrested after police chase Three people have landed themselves in hot water with authorities following a police pursuit in Tauranga on Monday afternoon. Bay of Plenty District Command Centre Senior Sergeant Denton Grimes says the pursuit began after a driver tried to avoid being breath-tested just north of Tauranga just before 4pm. A man and two female passengers were arrested a short time late at a Jonathon St property. Denton says the driver has been initially charged with failing to remain for breath screening test and failing to stop for Police.

Travel lift deal signed The purchase contract securing the 350 tonne travel lift for the Tauranga Marine Precinct has been signed by Tauranga City Council CEO Garry Poole and Cimolai sales manager Claudio Carlon. The contract, signed last week, secures the deliver, assembly, commissioning and training on the vessel hoist before the precinct is operational in May-June 2017. Construction of the machine begins next month, with delivery in containers expected next April. Final handover is expected June 2017.

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A charity that certifies aged-friendly housing, called Lifemark, believes the BOP’s housing stock is largely poorly equipped to deal with its already ageing population. Lifemark general manager Geoff Penrose says just three per cent of the city’s new housing stock is likely to be designed to cater for people with mobility or disability issues. And the issue is set to intensify as one in seven people will be aged 65-plus by 2026 – with more than 50 per cent of them with some form of disability, says Geoff. “The number of builders and developers creating homes that better serve our population is increasing, but it is still far too small.” Geoff ’s organisation has councils throughout NZ, providing a certification scheme for new homes, and has officers on the ground in the BOP. “In the BOP, Lifemark certified 54 homes in the last year out of a total of 1901 that were consented. That’s around three per cent.” Geoff admits boosting age-friendly homes from three to 30 per cent “is a big jump” and if the warning isn’t heeded “sooner or later we are going to see a gap in the market and have to close it”. “Sadly, many will find themselves in a living environment not designed to cater for them, resulting in a lower quality of living and, in some cases, household injuries.” In 2016, there were 360,000 ACC claims worth $435 million, due to falls in the home. As a result, Geoff is calling for the Bay’s construction

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industry to take a “major change in mindset” but a “minor change” in the way they build homes. He says cost is not a barrier to building homes that cater to elder residents. “Whether you make a door wider or smaller, for example, doesn’t cost extra but for some areas you may have to make allowances. “For example, an accessible pathway to a home on a hillside or a multi-storey house may cost. But it’s better to plan for it in the design phase than at the other end [after the house is built].” Geoff says ageing baby boomers will want homes that are aesthetically pleasing but also cater to their needs. “Baby boomers won’t accept it – the generation before them has ‘make-do’ attitude. But baby boomers haven’t had to do without and they will want to have a bathroom that not only looks good but operates for them as well.” Geoff says homes being built today cater to a young athletic-type family with 2.1 kids. “But the reality is we’re going to

have single people or one-two people sharing homes; and we’ll see more multigenerational families under one roof – grandma with the grandchildren. “The homes we certify have safe, level access and incorporate features such as wider doorways, increased spaces, reachable power points and easy-to-use taps, window latches and light switches. “That makes them safer and more liveable, which is great for all of us but particularly important as we age.” Geoff believes ultimately the market will respond “and correct itself ”. “You will get an increase in demand for agefriendly homes. But if we don’t design these homes those built [today] will not hold their value.” Geoff says design changes don’t have to be monumental – many slight and small factors can make a home age-friendly. “But it takes courage to be the person to make the change.” Next week The Weekend Sun will ask the construction industry about building age-friendly homes.

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Discovering your connections Bay of Plenty residents can discover their connections to those who have served, lay a virtual poppy and share their war-related letters, medals, diaries and other memorabilia when Auckland Museum’s Online Cenotaph digital kiosk visits Tauranga City Library. The Online Cenotaph, which is a comprehensive online hub for stories of New Zealand service personnel, is visiting the Willow St library from now until Thursday, August 11. The digitisation kiosks allow people to search through the Online Cenotaph, lay a virtual poppy against

a specific person’s name and contribute additional information to the database. Each kiosk contains an object photo booth that enables people to digitalise their family’s war-related items including medals, diaries, letters and other memorabilia. The act digitalises the information for future generations. The digitised objects are uploaded to the relevant service person’s Online Cenotaph record for the world to see and future generations to remember. People can use the #Discoveryourconnections hashtag to share their stories on social media.

Wave buoy back Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s favourite water dweller, the wave buoy, is back at sea ready to share its watery insights in time for spring and summer. The buoy, which sits 13km off Pukehina Beach, monitors and records information about wave heights, water temperature and wave frequency. The live data is shared on the council’s website and is especially popular with boaties and surfers in the region. The buoy has been out of the water since March getting a new computer and other internal upgrades. Visit www.boprc.govt. nz/livemonitoring

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There can be only one Mount Maunganui fullback Isaac Te Aute will be a real danger man in tomorrow’s clash against Rangataua at Blake Park. Photo: Chris Callinan.

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The Mount is hosting the big clash at Blake Park at 2.45pm on August 6, with Mount Maunganui’s development side’s finals clash against Tauranga Sports kicking off at 12.30pm as the curtain-raiser. Mount Maunganui’s premier team has to be the favourite going into the clash after suffering only one loss this season, when they let go of a narrow 27-21 clash against Rotoiti in round seven. Apart from that one slip-up, the green machine has used the power of their big forwards like Solomona Sakalia and captain Chris Elvin to beat down their opponents before letting the attacking pace of guys

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Tauranga cop Sergeant Wayne Hunter back at the bridge. Photo: Chris Callinan.

“Oh Jeez – that’s just great!” The profanity from seasoned Tauranga cop Sergeant Wayne Hunter was very understandable and very forgivable in the circumstances.

responsibility. My head was swirling and my heart was thumping,” says Wayne. Well, history now tells us Deano wasn’t gone – but he frightened the living hell out of his supervisor with his act of extraordinary selflessness and heroism. And he scared the living hell out of everyone else on the Maungatapu Bridge that brooding winter’s night in August 2013. But it would win him a New Zealand Bravery Medal. This is how the story of courage unfolded for O’Connor’s boss – Sergeant Wayne Hunter. It was 6pm – a car and a van collided on the bridge on State highway 29A. The impact sent the van through the bridge barrier into a black void – the swirling, icy tide five or six metres below. “I looked over the railing when I arrived,” says Wayne. “You couldn’t see a thing. It was just black. It was scary.” Deane, now retired senior constable, was patrolling in the Mount/Papamoa traffic car. He was first on the accident scene. And when he saw the van passenger Ashley Donkersley in the water he stripped off and jumped in after him. By the time Wayne arrived there was “chaos”. “There were cars everywhere, people yelling and running, there was the wreckage of the car and the damaged barrier the van had gone through. Continued... “My first thought was this is a fatality.

Hunter was probably halfway through an uneventful Monday evening shift when he was called to an accident and delivered a bombshell. “Deano’s gone over the side and into the water and we can’t see him anymore.” ‘Deano’ being Senior Constable Deane O’Connor, who has since retired from the force. “One minute I was going to an accident, then I was going to a fatality; then I was probably dealing with the loss of a police officer, one of our own, one of mine. Jesus!” Hunter is the supervisor of Road Policing 1 – O’Connor was one of eight officers in that unit at the time. “People on the bridge were yelling at me: ‘Deano’s gone, Deano’s gone’. We couldn’t see him and we didn’t have a clue where he was.” Road Policing 1 was a closeknit unit, they’d been together for three years. Liked each other, trusted each other; depended on each other. “And then I’m thinking one of them’s missing. I don’t know whether he’s alive or dead. And he’s my

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We had to assume someone was still in the van and they couldn’t have survived that length of time in the water.” But how many fatalities? One, possibly two and then possibly three. “I just slipped into a calm, ordered, control mode. Even though my colleague was missing.” Wayne called a couple of local cops who run jetskis, he ordered up the rescue helicopter and coastguard. Things were in place. “And we were in a holding pattern until help arrived.” Still no sign of Deane or the van passenger though. They were both gone. “You empathise with what’s going on around you but you have to emotionally detach, otherwise you’d be a raving looney when you get home each night.” This is the veteran cop of many serious accidents. “But this was the worst because a colleague was missing, possibly dead.” Then he had to defuse another couple of spontaneous would-be acts of heroism. “A female officer started stripping off to jump in. I just said: ‘No! You are not going in because I can’t afford to lose another officer’.” And another person, a civilian, was tying a rope around his middle ready to jump in. “It became my job to make sure no-one else ended up in the drink.” It was time for level heads, calm and considered action. Would the sergeant have been a hero? “I don’t think I could have jumped. It was scary. I remember looking over the railing and into the water and thinking ‘Jeez, that’s a long way down’.” The sergeant hates heights. “But I seem to be able to park that when I am at work.” Could he have gone the next step though, done

Senior Constable Deane O’Connor reflects on the night he dived into the tide on August 12, 2013, to try save the two men inside a van that plunged off Maungatapu Bridge.

a Deano? “I honestly don’t know.” The sergeant says ‘Deano’s missus’ asked him why he jumped and Deano “didn’t know”. “It was just something Deano needed to do.” We now know Deane and Ash were swept by the incoming tide down towards Te Maunga – for 40 minutes, perhaps a couple of kilometres, perhaps more in the freezing water, before being spotted by a shore party. The call went through to the Sergeant: “Yes we can see them, they are coming ashore”. “It was fantastic, I just said: “Yes!” Deano went to hospital that night. Wayne went to the police bar. “But I didn’t sleep much because we could easily have lost Deano.” Yes, it was a fatal accident on August 12, 2013. Someone did die and the sergeant feels deeply for those involved. Twenty-four-year-old electrician Greg Woledge, who was driving the AMP’T Electrical van that plunged off the bridge into the harbour, was trapped inside on the driver’s side and was unable to be rescued. But he’s also deeply grateful he didn’t lose his man. “It was an enormously brave thing Deano did and I am very, very proud.” Senior Constable Deane O’Connor has made a career out of saving lives. He pulled Ashley Donkersley out of the drink and he pulled another person from a burning car before it exploded. He apparently also serves in search and rescue. But another life might be slipping out of this saviour’s grasp. The retired policeman is in Denmark visiting his son Ricky, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Weekend Sun appreciates the co-operation of Tauranga Police in preparing this story. Hunter Wells

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A wave to the worlds When Jordan Lilley gave up downhill mountain biking, his parents John and Donna were jubilant because they always feared he’d get injured.

The joy soon turned to apprehension when Jordan took up jet skiing. But they are full of pride as the 23-year-old has been selected to represent New Zealand at the International Jet Sports Boating Association World Finals Championships in October. It’s been a meteoric rise for the Tauranga rider, who only started competing about four months ago, says his father John. Although his family have a history of jet boat racing, with John admitting he “won the odd title” in his time. But his son first found the thrill of speed on land rather than water, with downhill mountain biking. “Well those bloody downhill mountain bikers they’re just mad, aren’t they? He certainly rides things to the edge. “He rides on the limit and he has from the very first stage.” But when Jordan decided to

give jetski racing a go they soon became worried that Jordan’s lack of fear might see him take unnecessary risks. They didn’t need to worry, in fact his mountain biking skills have been an added bonus for the sport. “They think his downhill mountain biking may have some bearing on the style he rides the jetski – believe it or not,” says John. “Because he rides so far back [on the jetski] rather than crouching over the front. “He’s very, very good at it too. I’m not just saying that because he’s my boy. He just wrings the neck of his jetski. “Its sort of been a real buzz for us because both his mother and I really enjoy following him around. “It’s just always great to see your kids doing well.” John says about 1200 riders will take part in the world finals championships in Arizona. But Jordan is confident he can give it his best. “In his class there are over 100 riders so it’s about getting to the finals. “There’s some bloody good riders in there. “You’ve got to have a fast machine.

Because if you haven’t got one of those, you’re buggered; and if you can’t wring the neck of the [jet ski] you’re not going to do well.” For now Jordan is looking for a naming sponsor to help him get to the championships. John says they are hoping businesses will literally jump on board. Well more like, have their names on the jet ski Jordan’s planning to take over to compete at the championships from October 1-9. John says the Tauranga Jet Sport Association has been great in helping support Jordan, but John is hoping other businesses will join the cause. The family is busily working to raise funds for Jordan’s trip. On September 2, they’re holding the Tauranga Jet Sport Association Trivia Night Fundraiser at Mount Maunganui Rugby Club, Blake Park, at 7pm. The night will include an auction, cash bar and nibbles. For tickets contact info@tjsa. co.nz or private message them on their Facebook page. To donate items or sponsor Jordon, contact him on 027 210 4815. Greg Taipari

Jordan Lilley, racing at a recent event, will head to Arizona for the world championships in October.

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Mark Grosvenor slipped on his black-and-white troop scarf in Greerton this morning, fastened it with a leather woggle and headed off to the office.

Girl Scout Tegan Nicholson, 14. Photo: Chris Callinan. It was a salute to the brotherhood and fellowship that is scouting. Across town in Welcome Bay, a Papamoa College uniform stayed in the closet on a school day. Tegan Nicholson was wearing her blue Scout uniform and the distinctive, identifying black-and-white scarf to class. In her case a nod to the sisterhood that is also scouting. They weren’t alone. Around the world today about 40 million past and present Scouts wore their troop colours to work, to school to play, to wherever. It’s International Scout Scarf Day.

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Because today is about making the spirit of scouting visible – ‘Once a Scout, always a Scout’. Mark was never a Kea, Cub or a Scout – but he has been a Scout leader and administrator for 36 years. “It is very rewarding watching scouts growing kids and transforming them into fine adults.” This from a man who gives four nights of his week,

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nearly 20 hours, to Scouts. And you don’t have to look beyond Greerton to see that Scouting is healthy. “If I snapped my fingers now, I could have enough kids to open another troop tomorrow. “But if I snapped my fingers for leaders, nothing. We cannot get enough leaders.” Monday night Scouts, Tuesday night two packs of Cubs at two venues, Wednesday night Venturers and Thursday it’s Keas.

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“More than 100 kids in all, from five years old to 18. And 18 leaders. “And I say that with pride,” says Mark. Actually 105 kids – many of them “dybing” and “dobing” and squatting like Wolves and doing the Grand Howl. “Ah-kay-la! We’ll do our BEST!” It seems Scouting is roaring back from the brink. At its zenith in the 1970s there were more than 50,000 kids involved in the Scouting movement in New Zealand – reading compasses, tying bowlines, sheep shanks and clove hitches and going camping. By 2006 there were just 12,000. “Societal changes,” blames Scouts regional development manager Rob Robilliard, an ex-pat South African with a 45-year association with the movement. “Long working hours, weekend shopping and in the 80s we were overrun by technology. “It brought people inside and no-one had time.” Now, Rob believes, parents are thinking again. And they are thinking this is not the life for a kid. “They want them at least once a week to get outside and do something. “They want their kids off the couch and doing something that doesn’t involved buttons and fingers.” And kids are responding.

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“We believe kids vote with their feet. If Scouting was boring they would leave,” says Mark, who is a big man, 120kg-plus with a big presence and a big reputation in the movement. “My Scouting name is Toomai,” says Mark, which after the elephant-handler of Rudyard Kipling making. “Because of my size my friend calls me Three-Mai,” laughs the scout leader. Scouting has taught him not to be easily offended. In fact he believes he has a debt to Scouting. He was unemployed, bored and despondent when he connected with the movement in 1980. It gave him new meaning in life. “Scouting occupied me.” And now the University of Waikato office administrator is paying back. Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Hunter Wells

Future football stars to take to the field Papamoa Football Club is expecting some footballing stars of the future when they hold the inaugural Girls’ Under-8 Tournament this Sunday. Papamoa Football Club junior girls’ co-ordinator Sue Tilby says the club is implementing the Girls’ Under-8 Winter League this year and expanding it to an Under-10 tournament next year. The club is hoping to grow girls’

football in the region – and Sue says female football is a priority for FIFA and New Zealand Football, especially with the Football Ferns off to the Rio Olympics. Sue says they are expecting teams from Raglan, Cambridge, Hamilton and local teams from Otumoetai, Waipuna, Tauranga and Papamoa to take part in the tournament on August 7, at the Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa.

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Less stress starting school Lobo has been a special part of the Farrell family for almost one year – he’ll celebrate the anniversary on September 2. And Lobo has made a definite difference. Lobo is a black labrador. But more importantly, Lobo is Georgie Farrell’s best friend. “The process of doing things is calmer now,” says mum Liz Farrell. At age three, Georgie was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay and speech delay. Now age six-and-a-half, Georgie has started school, and Lobo is a key component to helping her settle in. “We used to get into school and Georgie would just bolt to the far end of the field. “But now we just walk to the classroom and it’s nice and calm,” says Liz. The black lab gives Georgie a familiar routine at school – Lobo gets out of the car first and waits for Georgie to be ready. Georgie stays in her seat until she says she’s ready to walk to school with Lobo and the rest of her family. Lobo acts as a guide and an anchor for Georgie. Lobo can stay and lie down, which reminds Georgie

she has a task to do – such as putting her school bag on – before she can keep going. Liz says Lobo tested a few boundaries to begin with – such as getting on the couch – but has settled into his new family fantastically. “He’s very happy, he has a very waggy tail.” Liz and Matthew work hard to keep Lobo in tip-top shape. Liz says because he’s such a vital member of their family now, Lobo is one very well-looked-after pooch. And the only trouble they encounter typically stems comes from other people. “He wears a harness and it says: ‘Working dog, do not pet’. But people will just come up and pet him.” Liz says it’s difficult because Lobo is a working dog, and needs to focus on his job when he’s working. “He’s a great dog, he’s really obedient; and he’s a goofball when he’s not working. But when we’re working he’s focused.” Lobo came to the Farrells from ADNZ Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust and underwent six months of training before he was suitable for assisting Georgie. He is the only working assistance dog in the Bay. And Liz says the family wouldn’t be the same without him. Cayla-Fay Saunders

Georgie Farrell and labrador Lobo. Photo: Chris Callinan.

Lions club says ‘thanks for your help!’ More than $13,000 has been raised for the Lions Club of Katikati following a successful garage sale and auction last weekend. The money raised from the Steptoes Garage Sale and Auction at Katikati Memorial Hall on July 30 will be used to fund the many community projects run by the Lions Club of Katikati. Margaret Gunter of the Lions

Club of Katikati’s media committee says a large number of people from near and far came along to snap up the bargains in furniture, bedding, tools, electrical goods, books, brica-brac and outdoor goods. “The club is happy to report that of all the goods donated by the local community that had filled our six 40-foot shipping containers and a double garage and carport, we only returned one

truck-load of goods to storage. “We wish to thank the members of the community who donated the goods for sale, the members of the Katikati Football Club who provided the muscle over the two days of setting up, the local couple who loaned us the truck to cart the goods to the hall and several members of the community who came in and helped us set up and sell during the three days.”

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Going up! Architect Ian Thorn’s submission on the city’s civic heart proposal this week presented views at odds with anything else so far, urging Tauranga City Council to ignore its own building height rules and build big – and make a real statement. The civic building should have a small footprint, have well in excess of the floor space required

for civic administration floor space, have multiple public and private uses and be pushed up through the current planning height restrictions. The civic building should be the signature building of Tauranga, a magnetic destination. Public interaction is vital at ground-public open space level, says Ian. The top of the building

should be publicly accessible for panoramic viewing and understanding of Tauranga, as a place. Ian wants a multi-use expanded civic building, library, museum, performing arts venue, civic squares and spaces to be developed on the site. “It’s critical to get a concentration of uses on the site with public use a priority including 24/7 action,” says Ian.

Council figures too high on civic heart One theme coming from the public hearings on Tauranga City Council’s civic heart proposal is a direct challenge to the city’s costs, coming from people with a construction industry background. Retired engineer Coin Jenkins says the advertised $68-70 million cost of a new civic administration building will cost out at a rental equivalent of $600m2, when high rent commercial space in Tauranga

is by comparison only $325-360m2. “This is a very high cost and out of kilter with reality,” says Colin. The proposed site of the new building is at the wrong end of the site. Colin says it will force council customers, and ratepayers, to walk up the equivalent of a four-storey office building without lifts. He challenges the need to re-build, saying worse affected buildings have been remediated.

TrustPower not a good example Peter McKinlay from consultants McKinlay Douglas is concerned Tauranga City Council is missing the point when it comes to its civic heart proposal. Peter says there’s nothing in the proposal to suggest how changes to the council block will relate to and revitalise the rest of the CBD, or what the council’s vision is for how the CBD should develop and its different parts interact with each other. TCC failed to encourage TrustPower and the prize-winning new Devonport

Rd building’s developers to apply principles of urban design, which gives Peter little confidence the current proposal will promote good urban design across the CBD. The laneway between the TrustPower building and the adjoining Beaurepaires premises, which could have been, and could still be, a pedestrian route between Durham St and the service lane between Grey St and Durham St, is planted but closed off at both ends by tall metal fences.

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Postie Steve Hennum and German shepherd Kyza share a special bond. Photo: Chris Callinan.

A postie and a dog Kyza naps by the fence, waiting for his best friend to arrive. Ironically, his best friend is stereotypically other dogs’ worst enemy. The postie. This really rather large nine-month-old German shepherd timidly approaches the fence when he sees postie Steve Hennum ride up on his bike. He doesn’t bark, he doesn’t jump up, he doesn’t lick, but he’s clearly excited for a cuddle from his friend. “Normally, because he’s a puppy he jumps around and everything but this mailman has got the charm over him. He’s his best friend,” says Kyza’s owner Michael Collins. “I wish he acted like that all the time.” Steve says he and Kyza were fast friends. “Even if we don’t have mail Steve will jump off and give him a cuddle.” Michael shared a simple video of the love between Kyza and Steve on Monday, which has since taken the nation by storm with far more than 500,000 views. Michael says Kyza and Steve have gotten on since Steve began delivering mail in his Te Puke area earlier this year. “Who knew that patting a dog could be so interesting?” says Steve, who adds there are a few

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Haikus in Katikati Moment in Time: This poem on the Katikati Haiku Pathway is by Shirley May of Greerton.

Sharpen your pencils and focus your senses – the Katikati Haiku Contest is calling for entries. The contest runs in two sections – for those aged 17 and under, and those 18-plus – and offers cash prizes totalling $175 in the senior section and $85 in the junior section. There is also a book prize for the best haiku by a local writer. Sponsorship by Kings Seeds means all entry fees go towards the Katikati Haiku Pathway project, which is adding two new haiku to the collection. Judging the senior section is Sandra Simpson of Tauranga, a member of the Haiku Pathway committee and an award-winning haiku poet. Her top tip for writing haiku is to be a good observer. “Take note of, for instance, a change in weather, an evocative sound, taste or scent, a special moment in a day. “Don’t expect to write a perfect haiku first off but use your notes to work up a poem.” Haiku are usually three lines long, should be able to be said in one breath, are written in the present tense,

capture a moment, should contain at least one of the five senses, use everyday language and no adjectives; and are about a sense of place within the cycle of the seasons. “There’s much more to them than this, but these are good starting places for anyone new to haiku,” says Sandra. “Perhaps the biggest mistake by newcomers is writing a haiku as though it were Western poetry with generalisations, similes and poetic language, where things are told and not shown. “Haiku are pared back so every word has to earn its place.” She recommends online journals ‘The Heron’s Nest’ and ‘A Hundred Gourds’ as places to see good-quality haiku from around the world, and the archived articles section of Haiku NewZ for ‘how-to’ advice on writing and editing. An information sheet on writing haiku is available by emailing: nzhaiku@gmail.com “And if you haven’t visited the Haiku Pathway, it’s well worth taking a stroll and reading the poems there.” Vehicle entry to the pathway is beside Robert Harris café in Katikati.

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Region to benefit from more than 120K The Acorn Foundation will shortly be making a substantial distribution of more than $120,000 from the estate of Dr Joan Chappell-Mathias, who passed away in August 2013.

Wanting to leave a lasting legacy to continue her lifetime of caring for others, Joan chose to leave the bulk of her estate to the community through the Acorn Foundation. Joan spent her professional life working as a GP, a prison doctor and later earning a highly respected reputation as a forensic psychiatrist.

She spent 10 years as a supervisor and group trainer of staff at Tauranga’s Hanmer Clinic. “This was an extraordinary act of generosity, which will be of enormous benefit to this region.

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“Acorn will distribute around $120,000 every year from the interest earned by this gift,” says Acorn Foundation chair Glenn Keaney. “Joan was a wonderful lady, who spent her lifetime helping others – and now her legacy will continue forever.” The Acorn Foundation pools and invests the money gifted by its donors, and every year makes distributions to the local community from the interest the fund earns. Donors may, if they wish, choose which organisations are to benefit from their fund each year.

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“Dr Chappell-Mathias chose the local branch of the Salvation Army to receive a portion of her annual distributions,” says Glenn. “The balance is not designated, so that will allow the Acorn Foundation to address emerging needs in the region as the years go by.” Acorn’s endowment fund now has a balance of close to $16 million.

Amusing advice on creative parenting If you’re looking for amusing advice on how to parent your little tykes, consider freeing up your evening on August 24. Organised by The Parenting Place, ‘Creative parenting: New solutions for old problems’ will

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The Arts Market @ the Cargo Shed on Dive Crescent is closing as a result of “council changes”, according to a public notice advising the gallery will open every day from 10am until 4pm until August 14. Tauranga City Council communications manager Aimee Driscoll says a planned extension of the stabilisation works of the seawall along Dive Crescent will create disruption for people in the Cargo Shed. The arts market annual lease expired June 30, 2016. Stallholders were then put on a month-by-month lease until the end of August. From September 17 they can book the space on an hourly rate, says Aimee. “We have been working with representatives of the stallholders for the last three months on the hourly booking system, and have been actively looking for alternate locations with them,” says Aimee. “We have asked stallholders to set up their stands only when The Arts Market is open. This change will take effect from September 17, 2016.”

The Cargo shed is owned by TCC but is on Crown land. It has been an arts venue since 2004 when it was refurbished by voluntary labour. TCC claimed it in 2009. For a while it was administered by Creative Tauranga, until a stallholders’ coup in 2013. This saw Creative Tauranga removed from the loop and the stallholders began dealing directly with council. Since then the market has been catering mainly to the cruiseship traffic and has operated without attracting media attention. TCC property portfolio manager Sarah Alexander said on Wednesday she was unaware the shed was closing. “I’m probably not the best person to speak to. I look after the seawall and that kind of thing,” says Sarah. In a letter she wrote to stallholders dated July 29 she advises stallholders they can operate on weekends from 9am-3pm, with a 50 per cent discount on the $37.90 per hour rental for a half hour to unpack and pack the stall. A weekly arrangement will commence on September 17.

A chance to reflect on old nostalgic memories of Te Puna Hall is on offer this month, before the iconic community building is torn down. Te Puna Talks, on August 12 from 3-9pm, is an opportunity for locals to reminisce their stories surrounding the hall before it is demolished to make room for the Te Puna and Minden roads intersection upgrade, which will see a new roundabout built at the site.

Speakers will have eight minutes to tell an entertaining story about the hall that can cover the past, present, or future, and pupils from Te Puna School have been invited to speak. A $5 door entry fee will help fundraise for a new hall to be built, food and refreshments to be provided; and people can come and go as they please. For more information, visit: www.eventfinda. co.nz/2016/te-puna-talks/tauranga#none

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Do you want to know about the first hearing device that revolves around you? Shopping streets, restaurants, meetings, and family gettogethers. These situations can all be hard to navigate when you have a hearing loss. But they don’t have to be anymore. We call it a complex listening environment. You call it “socialising”. Finally there’s a hearing device that lets you hear what you want to hear, even in the most complex listening environments. With it, you can participate in multiple conversations, not just the one in front of you. Just like you used to do. We’d like to tell you about it. Visit the clinic and we’ll show you a new hearing aid that will make hearing easier.

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Seven heartbreaks and one fond memory Tauranga’s Linda Scott has endured seven bouts of heartbreak and keeps going back for more. “There’s a lot of crying,” she says. But why? There is an autistic boy in Auckland. “He rarely smiled or had any relationship with his parents for nine years,” says Linda. And there is a dog, Logan – not just any four-legged friend, but a highly trained, “very special” assistance dog, which has changed this boy’s life. They say dogs are man’s best friend, but Logan gives a whole new meaning to that adage for this Auckland family. “Within three weeks the child was smiling, kissing his parents on the cheek, leaning into them for hugs.” Linda has trained seven puppies to become service dogs around the country – and Logan’s story is the reason she keeps going back for more. Seven dogs, seven goodbyes and seven heart-breaks. But despite the tears, the Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust volunteer and puppy raiser loves it. “I love watching the dogs and what they do when they leave me,” says Linda. “It’s always heartbreaking, but I love dogs and being able to help somebody else is really important to me.” Now Linda has

quiet dog that likes to lean on people and be Asher, a four-month-old golden retriever. touched is great for epilepsy or autism.” Asher will stay with Linda for 12 months Asher has all of the characteristics for before he’s ready to go for formal training for six months before working with someone someone with autism or epilepsy. “He’s going to be a big dog so he’ll be great living with a disability. for harnessing or anchoring a child, because “Basically, everywhere I go the he’ll hold his ground and the kiddie can’t run puppy goes,” says Linda. into danger,” says Linda. “If I’m in the supermarket ADNZ is a charitable trust providing the puppy is learning good trained dogs to clients with a behaviour. disability. There is only one “It’s the same at the dentist, working assistance dog in the doctors, hospital, or cafes. Bay, says Linda. “We educate the dogs Black labrador Lobo lives to be calm and socialise with Omokoroa girl Georgie them; not only with Farrell, who was diagnosed people but with other with Autism Spectrum Disorder animals so at the end and Global Developmental of the year the dogs are Delay, including speech delay, happy, relaxed, confident at age three. in society and well-behaved Asher and a second both in the home and out assistance pup in and about.” training – Harvey – There are different are currently being dogs for people with raised in Tauranga different disabilities. with Linda and “We look at what they ADNZ’s funding love to do. development manager “If we’ve got a dog Wendy Isaacs. that loves to retrieve Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust “Without volunteers it and is very busy, then puppy raiser Linda Scott with golden couldn’t happen,” says it’s perfect for someone Linda. in a wheelchair, while a retriever pup Asher. Photo Chris Callinan. Zoe Hunter

Learning the health benefits of de-sexing your pets There is a way to improve your pet’s health and potentially increase their lifespan.

Many people are not aware of the large number of health benefits de-sexing their pet will bring.

In addition to health benefits, de-sexing has many other benefits including preventing pregnancy, reducing behaviours such as spraying and fighting in male cats, ‘heat cycles’ in female cats, roaming, and sometimes aggression in male dogs. It can also aid in making training easier. In female cats and dogs de-sexing can significantly reduce the chance of mammary (breast) cancer, and can eliminate the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer, and reduce the occurrence of an infection called pyometra. Pyometra is an infection of the uterus that can occur from as young as five months of age. It’s a very severe condition that can be fatal and requires emergency surgery, sometimes costing more than $2000. All male dogs are at a high risk of a condition called benign prostatic hypertrophy. This is where high levels

of testosterone result in enlargement of the prostate gland, which due to this enlargement can result in severe constipation. Excessive straining can then result in perineal herniation, where tissues and sometimes organs from the abdomen are pushed into an area below the bottom. This condition can be fatal and requires emergency surgery. In male dogs and cats de-sexing can also reduce the incidence of cancers of the prostate and testicles. Your veterinarian will be able to explain the benefits listed above in more detail. Head down to your local vet and book your furry friend in for an operation that may add years to their life. Call our clinic now to make the most of our 10 per cent off de-sexing for the month of August.

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Four legs; one huge heart For some, it’s enabled them to go on a family holiday for the very first time. For others, it’s the simple act of being able to take their child to the park and knowing they’ll be safe and sound. An assistance dog isn’t just an asset to the individual living with a disability – having a four-legged friend for support in the home has a resoundingly positive influence on the whole family. “It’s about enriching the lives of everyone our assistance dogs come into contact with – from the people to whom the dogs are assigned, to their family and friends, and the whole community,” says Wendy Isaacs of Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust. ADNZ is a charitable trust that pairs purpose-trained dogs to individuals with a physical or neurological disability to provide aid with daily living, mobility and companionship. The dogs – often the Labrador or retriever breeds picked for their gentle and intuitive nature –

ADNZ’s Linda Scott and Wendy Isaacs with Asher and Harvey. Photo Chris Callinan.

undergo about six to eight months of extensive training at one year of age, to ensure they are competent and capable of providing support for adults and children with disbilities. The organisation evaluates each application on a case-by-case basis and provides assessment, training and follow-up to meet the

needs of each applicant. To breed, kennel, socialise, provide client training and follow-up, and provide veterinary and food costs for one assistance dog costs nearly $50,000. As a charitable trust, which receives no government funding, community donations are critical to the success of the organisation in helping aid more New Zealanders throughout the country. “It’s our mission to provide a personalised and well-trained assistance dog that can easily become a part of a family’s everyday routine,” says Wendy. ADNZ is looking for volunteers to help for just two hours on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August and 13, during appeal week, to help collect the muchneeded funds the organisation requires. To volunteer, people can contact Wendy Isaacs at wendy@assistancedogstrust.org.nz, or text/phone 022 137 4090. For more information, to donate direct or sponsor a puppy, visit assistancedogstrust.org.nz

The unobvious signs of dental disease Dental disease is the most common clinical condition affecting dogs and cats.

This is not surprising when you think that, like us, they should have their teeth cleaned daily! Unfortunately, other than bad breath, the signs are not usually obvious to owners because pets instinctively hide any signs of illness. Many of our furry friends will have chronic pain from dental disease without us even knowing. What might be assumed to be grumpy behaviour in an older pet may in fact be caused by toothache. And after a dental these pets often act years younger. It often surprises me how brave and stoic our pets are – if only they could tell us! This is one of the reasons an annual health check by your vet is so vital. Dental disease requires a scale and polish under general anaesthesia, with or without teeth extractions. Although many owners are nervous of anaesthesia, it

is extremely low risk and far outweighed by the benefits gained from a healthy mouth. A pre-anaesthetic assessment is performed, ideally with a blood test to check vital organ function. Once under anaesthesia, the teeth are cleaned and, with gums, are health-checked. Of particular importance is the use of dental x-ray. This allows the jaw, teeth and roots to be accurately assessed. When teeth are removed, local anaesthetic nerve blocks are used to numb the area, which minimises the depth of anaesthesia and prevents pain. Animals usually wake within 15 minutes of completion of the dental and go home the same day with pain relief or antibiotics, depending on the disease treated. Dental disease can be prevented by daily teeth cleaning using a toothbrush and pet toothpaste. Or for those pets that object, there are special veterinary dental diets to clean teeth as they eat! Visit your vet today for a dental check-up and treatment plan.

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Expo is on Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, at ASB Arena. More than 80 exhibitors will showcase career and training opportunities in the region under the theme ‘your place to shine’. A new feature of this year’s expo is the Innovators and Entrepreneurs stage and a recruitment zone, which Priority One’s strategic projects manager and Western Bay at Work ambassador Greg Simmonds says is testament to the continual need to innovate the expo model. “The expo presents a unique opportunity for those attending to make the connection between inspiring careers and the pathways to getting there. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to hear about some of the amazing business ideas being generated in our community.” The expo is aimed at anyone who would like to explore their career options, including students and school-leavers. This year local entrepreneurs and innovators will be

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Students can explore career options at this year’s Western Bay at Work Careers and Business Expo. conducting quick-fire talks on the hour and halfhour each day of the expo from 9am-3pm. Speakers in the series include co-founder of InVenture and one of the creators of Dirty Dog Eyewear Sally Cox, award-winning film director Anton Steel, Venture Centre co-founder Pascale Hyboud-Peron, professor Chris Battershill from the Coastal Marine Field Station, Pat Mohi from Hawaiki Rising Voyaging Trust, Plus Group CEO Tina Jennen, InVenture co-founder Erika Harvey and actress Tanya Horo. The Western Bay at Work Careers and Business Expo runs August 12-13 from 9am-3pm at ASB Arena. Entry is free.

More young people in local government Young faces are becoming an increasing presence in local government as the demand for fresh ideas and digitally-savvy staff grows.

Not often thought of as a career option for young people, jobs are being snapped up by young staff keen to help change the face of councils. At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, staff in their 20s are fast filling a large variety of roles – keen to leave their mark in areas of infrastructure, finance, legal, policy, IT, communications and customer service. Graduate Engineer Aaron Falconer started with Council straight after graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering this year. He splits his time between the office and out in the field, modelling stormwater and wastewater networks, designing new networks, and helping manage construction projects. “Our work directly benefits our community. If you’re into using your skills to help people, then council

is a great workplace.” Kate Waterhouse also started at council after completing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and says no day is ever the same. “With council you get to be involved in such a wide variety of work. “I help people solve problems and answer questions using geographical data, map properties that may flood during heavy rainfall and help them.” Council’s director of organisational development, Jan Pedersen, says local government has an enormous range of career options and many opportunities for career and professional development. “Working for a council provides a great starting point for a person’s career. Local government organisations are scattered throughout New Zealand and because of the differing communities they serve there is scope for people to develop and grow their career, moving to larger councils that may offer more variety in their chosen specialty.”

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Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club chairman Andrew Hitchfield with Mike Sheaff, the new 2016 SsangYong Actyon and the surf club’s head coach Matt Cairns. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club members will have extra drive in their determination at sports events thanks to a four-wheeled sponsorship deal with a local vehicle dealership. Sheaff Vehicles Ltd is sponsoring a brand new 2016 SsangYong Actyon 4WD diesel manual ute for the club to use for three years, complete with servicing and mechanical support. Club chairman Andrew Hitchfield says the 4WD ute – deployed last week – is the first vehicle the club has gained for off-the-beach use in its history, which will make a huge difference in overall operations. “Obviously, we’ve got beach vehicles that we use specifically for lifesaving and patrolling – but this is the first time the club has got a competitive sports event 4WD ute.” Andrew says the SsangYong Actyon will be a multipurpose club vehicle – but will be particularly helpful

for junior sports events for five 13-yearold members. “Generally, [for sports events] we’d have to use other people’s personal vehicles if they had a towbar; and if they didn’t have 4WD you couldn’t take it on the beach.” The club has 750 members but Andrew expects numbers to jump – especially in the junior grades – during the next 12 months as more young families move into the Papamoa area. Andrew talked to Sheaff Vehicles Ltd dealer principal Mike Sheaff about three months ago. “He [Mike] just didn’t hesitate. He’s one of these guys who contributes to the community,” says Andrew. Mike, who lives in Papamoa, says PSLSC is great community organisation and he’s very pleased Sheaff Vehicles is able to get behind them. “It’s the perfect synergy between what we can offer and what they needed. “Their organisation is growing; and there’s benefits for the community in Merle Foster helping save lives.”

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Cooper to race eighth MXoN Tauranga motocross racer Cody Cooper has again been named in Motorcycling New Zealand’s three-man team for the big annual Motocross of Nations in Italy this September.

champion and former Australian under-19 champion, has raced once before at MXoN, in Latvia in 2014. This year’s event is Josiah’s MXoN debut. The Kiwi trio that raced MXoN in France last year comprised of Cody and fellow Bay of Plenty riders Ben Townley and Kayne Lamont. They finished eighth overall from more than 30 countries. Townley and Lamont are unavailable this season due to injury. The New Zealand Team has supporters clothing available, with all proceeds going directly towards the team. Limited edition Tracktion hoodies cost $69 each and limited edition Staple Tees are $35 each at: store.mnz.co.nz

This will be Cody’s eighth time contesting the Motocross of Nations – a season-ending clash of countries referred to as the Olympic Games of motocross – or known as MXoN. This time he’ll be joined by Takaka’s Hamish Harwood and Hamilton’s Josiah Natzke, who will fly the Kiwi colours at Maggiora, in north-western Italy, on September 24-25. Merle Foster After much debate and careful consideration, Motorcycling New Zealand’s selectors settled on a mix of youth and experience, and the squad will be managed by Bevan Weal. MNZ motocross commissioner Howard Lilly says it’s taken a lot of discussion and they’re happy with the team they’ve selected. “It made the final decision harder because we had to deal with injuries popping up, but it will be exciting to see the old working with the new, particularly with Cody and Josiah. “I certainly hope we can qualify [for the final races], that’s the first goal, and then we’ll see if we can finish among the top 15 after that. That’s realistic.” Cody, who is the current national MX1 champion, has been a regular for NZ at MXoN. He’s raced seven times in the competition since his debut in France in 2005 and was one of the Kiwi trio to finish on the podium in England in 2006. He recently jokingly told The Weekend Sun “I might be getting too old” when it comes to MXoN. But also made it clear to keep going at the highest level possible. “I’m having more fun now than I had earlier on in my career.” Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper, part of the Honda Hamish, NZ’s current national MX2 (250cc) Racing Team CRF450. Photo: Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

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Tauranga City United in action earlier in the year against Melville United.

Tauranga City United only need to look as far as the 1980s song ‘The Only Way is Up’ by Yazz and the Plastic Population as the side sit at the bottom of their football league. It’s been a hard baptism of fire for Tauranga City United as they struggle in their first season of the Northern Regional Football League. Last weekend they crashed to a humiliating 5-2 defeat to middle-of-the-table East Coast Bays. But they need to look past the disappointment and lift for their home match against Western Springs at

Links Ave this Sunday, August 7, at 3pm. Western Springs is coming off a 2-2 draw to Onehunga Sports. And ironically, it’s Western Springs’ fourth draw in a row. So the visitors will be fancying their chances to tick the win box when they take on the Blues. In the other matches in the round, Hamilton Wanderers host Glenfield Rovers, East Coast Bays will take on Bay Olympic at home, Onehunga Sports is on the road to Eastern Suburbs, Forrest Hill is at home versus Three Kings United and Central United will host Birkenhead United. Greg Taipari Melville United has the bye.

Record numbers sign up for cricket Record numbers have registered for the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket introductory cricket programme, which is being rolled out to local schools from Pongokawa to Waihi Beach this month. The Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Association Cricket Awareness Programme has had a record 280 Year 1-4 classes register for the introduction to cricket programme this year. The 5500-plus Western Bay youngsters will get a 40-minute session with the emphasis on learning cricket basic skills in a fun environment. “With many of the youngsters having never held a bat or bowled or thrown a cricket ball the introduction is the very basics of hitting and throwing a cricket ball,” says Western Bay of Plenty Cricket administrator Don Warner. “Other skills that they will learn

include catching and running between the wickets, with each session finishing with some fun games.” The WBOPCA Cricket Awareness Programme is a joint programme delivered by the Western Bay of Plenty and Bay of Plenty Cricket associations. The programme is funded by both bodies and is free of charge to participating schools, with the programme running in terms three and four of this school year. Two Bay of Plenty representative players will lead the programme. Sean Davey represented New Zealand at the 2012 ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup in Australia and has played for the Bay of Plenty senior men’s team since making his debut in 2011. Rebecca Yee has become a first-pick player for the Bay of Plenty Senior Women’s team and delivers the BOPCA

Go-Girl Cricket Programme. Participating teachers are encouraged to join in, with a number going on to deliver the NZ Cricket introductory programmes. Each participating youngster receives a NZ Cricket pack, which includes information on registering for the NZ Cricket Superstar Cricket Academy. Flyers promoting Saturday morning junior cricket and Thursday and Friday evening junior introductory cricket at Gordon Spratt Reserve and Pemberton Park are also included in the NZ Cricket packs. “The major goal of the CAP is to take the youngsters to a level where they are comfortable advancing to introductory cricket or the lower level of Saturday morning junior cricket,” says Don. There are a limited number of sessions still available for schools. To register, contact Don Warner at: wbopca@gmail.com or phone 027 307 081.

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Siblings sail to the Olympics For elite sports it comes down to the small details – and Tauranga’s Sam Meech isn’t leaving anything to chance. He’s even planned what’s for breakfast come race day. The 25-year-old will compete in the Laser men’s light-weight dinghy at 2016’s upcoming Rio Olympics on August 5-21. Sam joins his sister Molly Meech and fellow Tauranga sailor Peter Burling in representing the Western Bay of Plenty at Rio. Sam and Molly talked to The Weekend Sun prior to their trip to Brazil. Both say they’re excited about the next few weeks. Coming through the grades, Sam says there wasn’t the usual sibling rivalry you’d expect of two competitive athletes growing up together. “Luckily, we’ve only raced against each other a couple of times and I would kind of leave a little earlier so I wouldn’t get beaten by Molly.” Molly, who is two years younger than her brother, joins Alexandra Maloney in the 49erFX women’s skiff class. She says her brother has always been supportive

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moment. Always poached, I of her. “It’s been pretty usually have two unless cool following him Molly Meech and the wind is a little through sailing and Alexandra Maloney. stronger; then he’s kind of set a I’ll have four.” good example Both sailors through.” are confident It’s clear leading into to see both the Olympics sailors like and will be giving each doing their other a little best to justify bit of stick their selection. but have each “Sailing is other’s backs a sport where when it comes anything can happen down to it. on the day but I think When asked if they it’s the preparation. I think critique their sailing it was Sam the whole [sailing team] has a really who was quickest to the draw. good shot of doing really well,” says “I try, but I don’t think it goes Sam. Molly says both her and sailing down that well, so I try to avoid partner Alexander can’t wait to get on the water and race on August 8. telling her anything,” Sam laughs. “We’ve done quite a lot of hard Molly, like her sailing, was quick to work these last couple of months and jibe back at her brother. everything has come together. “He’s just lucky we sail very “So we are pretty confident going different classes.” into the games.” Both siblings have been training The New Zealand Olympic team off hard for race day. Sam’s even knows to Rio includes Western Bay of Plenty what he will eat on race day on athletes Kelly Brazier, Peter Burling, August 8. “I’ve done a lot of regattas Lisa Carrington, Scott Curry, Mike now so I have a pretty normal Dawson, Mahe Drysdale, Gemma routine. I try and have a coffee Flynn, Luuka Jones, Molly Meech, before heading down to sail. Sam Meech and Teddy Stanaway. “I’m really into cooking eggs at the Greg Taipari

Mahe chases new gold at Rio studying to be an accountant, The hard work of Olympic albeit unsuccessfully coming in champion and five-time World second to last and missing another champion rower Mahe Drysdale race entirely. will be put into practice this “I stuck it out because I enjoyed month when the former Tauranga it and I knew that if I worked resident makes a bid to win his hard enough I could make a go of second consecutive gold medal in it,” says Mahe. “You hear about the single scull rowing event. these biomechanically-gifted If he wins gold in Rio it will athletes, like Michael Phelps who make him the eldest in 116 years has a massive wingspan and feet to win the single sculls title at 37 like flippers, but without years old. hard work and the right While Mahe’s height attitude he would and athleticism be no different to paint him as a born anyone else.” sportsman, the Mahe says the former Tauranga right nutrition has Boys’ College played a large part student’s rise to in his success so far. rowing royalty has “I quickly realised not been without hard that if I wanted to graft and sacrifice. compete at the top Mahe is the Olympics Mahe Drysdale. level, the training was ambassador for one thing, but I also Powerade, the official needed to be fuelling my body sports drink of the 2016 Olympic with the right stuff. Games, which begins with the “Pies and chips weren’t going to opening ceremony at 11am NZ get me a gold medal. I also needed time tomorrow and runs until to look at how I was hydrating. August 21. “The amount of time spent out Mahe says rowing didn’t come in the boat means I lose a lot of calling until he was in his early fluid through sweat. We could be 20s, making him a relatively late getting some pretty warm days in starter by Olympic standards. Rio which makes hydration even “I first decided to give rowing more important.” a crack while I was at university

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RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES Events of note courtesy of SKY Saturday 6 August Opening Ceremony, 10.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 Rowing: Heats, 11.25pm. Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Sunday 7 August Men’s Road Cycling: Road Race, 12.20am, SS3 Equestrian Evening: Dressage Day 1, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Qualification Subdivision 1, 1.25am, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Shooting: 10m Air Rifle, 12.25am. Rio Pop-up 8 Women’s Rugby Sevens: Pool Matches, 1.50am. Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 2.30am, New Zealand v Kenya Swimming Heats, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Men’s Hockey: Australia v New Zealand, 4.20am, SS4 (NZL) Equestrian Eventing: Dressage Day 1, 4.25am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Men’s Archery: Team Finals, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Qualification Subdivision 2, 5.25am, Rio Pop-up 5 (NZL) Judo: Women’s 48kg & Men’s 60kg, 6.25am, SS4 Men’s Shooting: 10m Air Pistol, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 8 Women’s Rugby Sevens: Pool Matches, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 7.30am, New Zealand v Spain Women’s Fencing: Epee Individual Bout, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 6 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Qualification Subdivision 3, 9.25am, Rio Pop-up 5 Tennis: First Round, 9.35am, SS4 (NZL) Men’s Basketball: China v United States, 9.50am, Rio Pop-up 6 Women’s Weightlifting: 48kg Group A, 9.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 Women’s Football: Colombia v New Zealand, 10.SOam, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Swimming: Semi Finals & Finals, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Rowing: Repechages & Heats, 11.25pm, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Women’s Shooting: Trap Qualifications, 11.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 (NZL)

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Women’s Rugby Sevens: Pool Matches, 1.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 2.30am, New Zealand v France Women’s Shooting: 10m Air Pistol, 1.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 Women’s Road Cycling: Road Race, 3.10am, SS3 (NZL) Men’s Canoe Slalom: C1 & K1 Heats, 3.25am, Rio Pop-up 6 (NZL) Swimming: Heats, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Equestrian Eventing: Dressage Day 2, 4.25am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Women’s Archery: Team Final, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Qualif ication Subdivision 3, 5.25am, SS4 Judo: Women’s 52kg & Men’s 66kg, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 9 Women’s Weightlifting: 53kg Group A, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Diving: Synchronized 3m Springboard,6.50am, Rio Pop-up 2 Women’s Rugby Sevens: Quarter Finals, 6.50am,Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Men’s Fencing: Individual Foil, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 8 Men’s Hockey: Great Britain v New Zealand, 7.50am, SS3 (NZL) Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Qualif ication Subdivision 4, 8.25am, SS4 (NZL) Tennis: Round 1, 9.35am, Rio Pop-up 9 (NZL) Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Qualif ication Subdivision 5, 11.25am, SS4 Swimming: Semi Finals & Finals, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) 2pm, Women’s 400m Free Final Rowing: Heats, Repechages & Semi Finals, 11.25pm, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Tuesday 9 August

Equestrian Eventing: Cross Country, 12.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Judo: Women’s 57kg & Men’s 73kg, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Men’s Shooting: 10m Air Rifle, 2.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 Women’s Rugby Sevens: Semi Finals, 3.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 5.30am,Medal Semi Final 1 6.00am, Medal Semi Final 2 Canoe Slalom: Men’s C2 & Women’s K1, 3.25am,SS3 (NZL) 4.10am, Women’s K1 1st Run 6.00am, Women’s K12nd Run Swimming: Heats, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 Women’s Hockey: New Zealand v Germany, 4.20am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Men’s Shooting: Trap, 5.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 Monday 8th August Judo: Women’s 57kg & Men’s 73kg, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Women’s Weightlifting: 58kg Group A, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 6 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Qualification Subdivisions 1 & 2, Men’s Diving: Synchronised 10m Platform, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 2 12.40am, SS4 Women’s Hockey: New Zealand v Republic of Korea, 12.50am, SS3 (NZL) Women’s Fencing: Individual Sabre, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Team,7.00am, Rio Pop-up 8 Women’s Equestrian Eventing: Dressage Day 2,12.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Rugby Sevens: Finals, 8.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Women’s Shooting: Trap, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 (NZL)

9.30am, Bronze Final 10.00am,Gold Final Tennis: Second Round,9.35am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Men’s Weightlifting: 62kg Group A, 9.55a m, Rio Pop-up 6 Swimming: Semi Finals & Finals, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Rowing: Quarter Finals & Semi Finals, 11.25pm, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 11.30pm, Men’s Single Sculls Quarter Finals Wednesday 10 August Rowing: Quarter Finals & Semi Finals, 12.10am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 12.10am, Women’s Single Sculls Quarter Finals 12.50am, Men’s Pair Semi Finals Equestrian Eventing: Team Show Jumping, 12.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Men’s Hockey: New Zealand v Spain, 1.00am, SS4 (NZL) Tennis: Second Round & Quarter Finals, 1.35am, SS3 (NZL) Men’s Rugby Sevens: Pool Matches, 1.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 3.30am, New Zealand v Japan Swimming: Heats, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 Sailing: Men’s Heavyweight Single Handed Dinghy Finn, 4.05am, TBC (NZL) Men’s Canoe Slalom: C1, 4.25am, Rio Pop-up 8 Equestrian Eventing: Individual Show Jumping, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Judo: Women’s 63kg & Men’s 81kg, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 6 Women’s Shooting: 25m Pistol, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 7 Women’s Weightlifting: 63kg Group A, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 2 Men’s Rugby Sevens: Pool Matches, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 8.30am,New Zealand v Kenya Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Team,6.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Diving: 10m Platform, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 Men’s Fencing: Epee Individual Bout, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 9 Tennis: Second Round & Quarter Finals, 9.35am, Rio Pop-up 6 (NZL) Women’s Football: New Zealand v France, 9.50am, SS3 (NZL) Men’s Weightlifting: 69kg Group A, 9.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 Swimming: Semi Finals & Final, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 Cycling: Individual Time Trials, 11.25pm, SS4 (NZL) Rowing: Repechages, Semi Finals & Finals, 11.25pm, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL)

Men’s Rugby Sevens: Pool Matches, 1.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 3.30am, New Zealand v Great Britain Men’s Shooting: 50m Pistol, 2.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 (NZL) Swimming: Heats, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Sailing: Qualifiers, 4.00am, TBC (NZL) 4.05am, Mixed Gender Multihull Nacra 17 5.05am, Mixed Gender Multihull Nacra 17 5.40am, Women’s Double Handed Dinghy 470 Men’s Canoe Slalom: K1 Semi Finals, 4.25am, SS3 (NZL) Men’s Shooting: Double Trap, 5.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 Men’s Canoe Slalom: K1 Final, 6.10am, SS3 (NZL) Judo: Women’s 67kg & Men’s 90kg, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 6 Women’s Weightlifting: 69kg Group A, 6.25am,Rio Pop-up 3 Men’s Diving: Synchronized 3m Springboard, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 8 Men’s Rugby Sevens: Quarter Finals,6.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Individual All-Around, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 (NZL) Fencing: Women’s Individual Foil & Men’s Individual Sabre, 8.25am, SS3 Tennis: Third Round,Quarter Finals & Semi Finals, 9.35am, Rio Pop-up 7 (NZL) Men’s Weightlifting: 77kg Group A, 9.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 Men’s Hockey: New Zealand v Brazil, 10.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Women’ s Table Tennis: Singles, 11.25am, SS4 Swimming: Semi Finals & Finals, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 Men’s Golf : Round 1, 10.20pm, SS3 (NZL) Rowing: Semi Finals & Finals,11.25pm, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL)

Judo: Women’s 78kg & Men’s 100kg, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 6 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Individual All-Around, 6.55am, SS4 (NZL) Track Cycling: 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 9.20am, Men’s Team Sprint Finals Women’s Fencing: Epee Team, 7.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 Men’s Rugby Sevens: Finals, 8.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 9.30am, Bronze Final 10.00am, Gold Final Men’s Table Tennis: Singles, 11.25am, Rio Pop-up 5 Swimming: Semi Finals & Final, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Men’s Golf: Round 2,10.20pm, SS3 (NZL) Rowing: Finals, 11.25pm, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL)

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11.30am, Women’s 1500m Round 1 1.40pm, Women’s 100m Round 1 Women’s Athletics: Shot Put, 12.50pm, SS4 (NZL) Women’s Football: Quarter Final 4, 12.50pm, Rio Pop-up 8 Swimming: Semi Finals & Finals, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) 1.20pm, Women’s 800m Free Final Men’s Golf: Round 3, 10.20pm, SS3 (NZL) Rowing: Finals, 11.45pm, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Sunday 14 August

Athletics: Preliminary & Finals, 12.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 3.00am, Men’s 100m Round 1 Track Cycling: Preliminary & Finals, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 Rowing: Finals, 1.00am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Saturday 13 August 1.00am, Men’s Single Sculls Final 1.20am, Women’s Single Sculls Final Athletics: Preliminary & Finals, 12.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 1.40am, Women’s Eight Final 1am, Women’s Shot Put Qualification 2.00am, Men’s Eight Final Equestrian Dressage: Team Grand Prix Special, 12.55am, Women’s Tennis: Singles Medal Matches, 2.50am, Rio Pop-up 3 Rio Pop-up 3 Tennis: Women’s & Mixes Doubles Bronze Medal Matches, 2.50am, Women’s Hockey: New Zealand v Netherlands, 1.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 Rio Pop-up 5 (NZL) Men’s Shooting: 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, 3.25am, Rio Pop-up 5 Men’s Shooting: 50m Rifle Prone, 1.55am, SS4 (NZL) Tennis: Men’s Singles Semi Finals & Men’s Doubles Gold Medal Match, Men’s Football: Quarter Final 1, 3.50am, Rio Pop-up 9 Sailing: Qualifiers, 4.00am, TBC (NZL) 2.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) 4.05am, Men’s Lightweight Single Handed Dinghy Tennis: Men’s Doubles Bronze Medal Match, 2.50am, 5.05am, Women’s Skiff Rio Pop-up 8 (NZL) 6.05am, Women’s Skiff Women’s Football: Quarter Final 1, 3.50am, Rio Pop-up 6 Swimming: Heats, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Men’s Trampoline Gymnastics: Final, 4.55am, SS4 (NZL) Friday 12 August Sailing: Qualifiers, 4.00am, TBC (NZL) Men’s Shooting: Skeet, 5.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Rowing: Semi Finals & Finals, 12.10am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 12.10am, 4.05am, Men’s Skiff 5.05am, Men’s Skiff Men’s Football: Quarter Final 2, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 9 Women’s Trampoline Gymnastics: Final, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Men’s Single Sculls Semi Finals Track Cycling: Preliminary & Finals, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 1 Men’s Athletics: 20km Race Walk, 5.25am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 12.30am, Women’s Single Sculls Semi Finals 7.50am, Women’s Team Pursuit Finals Men’s Archery: Individual, 5.55am, Rio Pop-up 9 1.00am, Men’s Pair Final 8.50am, Women’s Keirin Finals Women’s Shooting: Skeet, 5.55am, SS4 (NZL) Tennis: Quarter Finals & Semi Finals, 2.50am, Rio Pop-up 8 Women’s Fencing: Sabre Team, 7.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 Judo: Women’s +78kg & Men’s +100kg, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 7 Women’s Shooting: 50m Rifle 3-positions, 2.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Men’s Football: Quarter Final 3, 9.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 Women’s Weightlifting: 75kg Group A, 6.25am, Rio Pop-up 6 Men’s Rugby Sevens: Semi Finals, 3.20am, SS4 (NZL) Men’s Weightlifting: 94kg Group A, 9.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Football: Quarter Final 2, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 10 5.30am,Medal Semi Final 1 6.00am, Medal Semi Final 2 Athletics Preliminary & Finals, 10.50am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Canoe Slalom: Men’s C2 & Women’s K1, 3.25am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Track Cycling: Preliminary & Finals, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 12.00pm, Women’s 100m Semi Finals 9.00am, Women’s Team Sprint Finals 4.15am,Women’s K1 Semi Finals 6.00am, Women’s K1 Final 12.25pm, Men’s 10,000m Final 9.20am, Men’s Team Pursuit Finals Swimming: Heats, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) 1.35pm, Women’s 100m Final Men’s Fencing: Foil Team, 7.55am, Rio Pop-up 1 4.20am, Women’s 800m Heats Thursday 11 August Women’s Hockey: China v New Zealand, 11.20am, SS4 (NZL) Men’s Hockey: Belgium v New Zealand, 8.50am, SS3 (NZL) Sailing: Qualifiers, 4.00am, TBC (NZL) Men’s Athletics: Long Jump, 11.40am, Rio Pop-up 3 Equestrian: Dressage Team Grand Prix, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 Women’s Football: Quarter Final 3, 9.50am, Rio Pop-up 9 4.05am, Men’s Heavyweight Single Handed Dinghy Finn 5.40am, Men’s Football: Quarter Final 4, 12.50pm, Rio Pop-up 10 Women’s Hockey: Spain v New Zealand, 1.00am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Men’s Double Handed Dinghy 470 Men’s Weightlifting: 85kg Group A, 9.55am, Rio Pop-up 6 (NZL) Swimming: Finals, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 Tennis: Preliminary & Semi Finals, 1.35am, Rio Pop-up 10 (NZL) Athletics: Preliminary & Finals, 11.10am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Women’s Archery: Individual, 5 .55am, Rio Pop-up 5 1.45pm, Women’s 4 x 100m Medley Replay Final

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2.00pm, Men’s 4 x 100m Medley Replay Final Men’s Golf: Round 4, 9.50pm, SS3 (NZL) Monday 15 August Women’s Athletics: Marathon, 12.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 Men’s Hockey: Quarter Final 1, 12.50am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Boxing: Women’s 75kg, Men’s 56kg, 60kg, 64kg, 81kg, 49kg, 1.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 Men’s Tennis: Singles Gold Medal Match, 2.50am, SS4 Men’s Hockey: Quarter Final 2, 3.20am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Sailing: RS:X (Windsurfing), 3.50am, Rio Pop-up 7 Men’s Shooting: 50m Rifle 3 Positions, 3.55am, Rio Pop-up 1 Artistic Gymnastics: Apparatus Finals, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 6 (NZL) Sailing: Mixed Multihull, 6.05am, TBC (NZL) Women’s Diving: 3m Springboard, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 5 Track Cycling: Preliminary & Final, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) 8.00am, Men’s Sprint Final Race 1 8.40am, Men’s Sprint Final Race 2 9.45am, Men’s Sprint Final Race 3 Men’s Wrestling: Greco-Roman 59kg & 75kg, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 1 Men’s Fencing: Epee Team, 7.55am, SS3 Men’s Hockey: Quarter Final 3, 8.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Women’s Weightlifting: +75kg Group A, 9.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 (NZL) Athletics: Preliminary & Finals, 11.10am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 12.00pm, Men’s 100m Semi Finals 12.30pm, Women’s 1500m Semi Finals 1.25pm, Men’s 100m Final Men’s Hockey: Quarter Final 4, 11.20am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Women’s Athletics: Triple Jump, 11.45am, SS4 (NZL) Canoe Sprints: Preliminary & Semi Finals, 11.55pm, SS4 (NZL) Women’s Swimming: Open Water Marathon, 11.55pm, Rio Pop-up 2 Tuesday 16 August Athletics: Preliminary & Finals, 12.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 1.40am, Women’s Hammer Throw Final 2.15am, Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final Canoe Sprints: Preliminary & Semi Finals, 12.35am, SS4 (NZL) 12.35am, Women’s K1 200m Heats 2.00am, Women’s K1 200m Semi Finals Women’s Hockey: Quarter Final 1, 12.50am, SS3 (NZL) Equestrian: Individual Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Track Cycling: Preliminary & Finals, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL)

Women’s Hockey: Quarter Final 1, 3.20am, SS3 (NZL) Sailing: Preliminary and Finals, 3.50am, TBC (NZL) 3.50am, Men’s Lightweight Single Handed Dinghy 5.40am, Women’s Two Person Dinghy Artistic Gymnastics: Apparatus Finals, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Track Cycling: Preliminary & Finals, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 8.20am, Men’s Omnium 40km Points Race Men’s Wrestling: Greco-Roman 85kg & 130kg, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 1 Boxing: Women’s 60kg, Men’s 52kg, 69kg, 75kg, 91kg, 7.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 Women’s Hockey: Quarter Final 3, 8.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Men’s Weightlifting: 105kg Group A, 9.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Athletics: Preliminary & Finals, 11.05am, Rio 1 11.40am, Men’s 110m Hurdles Round 1 Women’s Hockey: Quarter Final 4, 11.20am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Men’s Athletics: Pole Vault, 11.25am, Rio Pop-up 9 Men’s Swimming: Open Water Marathon, 11.55pm, SS3 (NZL) Canoe Sprints: Finals, 11.55pm, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Wednesday 17 August Athletics: Preliminary & Finals, 12.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 12.45am, Women’s Pole Vault Qualifying 1.30am, Men’s 1500m Round 1 2.50am, Men’s 200m Round 1 Canoe Sprints: Finals, 12.40am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 12.40am, Women’s K1 200m Finals Track Cycling: Preliminary & Finals, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Women’s Table Tennis: Team Bronze Medal Match, 1.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 Men’s Hockey: Semi Final 1, 2.50am, SS3 (NZL) Sailing: Preliminary and Finals, 3.50am, TBC (NZL) 3.50am, Men’s Heavyweight Single Handed Dinghy 5.00am, Mixed Multihull 6.05am, Men’s Skiff Sailing: Finn & Nacra 17, 3.50am, SS4 (NZL) Women’s Football: Semi Final 1, 3.50am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Artistic Gymnastics: Apparatus Finals, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Synchronized Swimming: Duets Free Routine, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Football: Semi Final 2, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 6 (NZL) Track Cycling: Preliminary & Finals, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 8.40am, Women’s Sprint Final Race 1 9.00am, Women’s Sprint Final Race 2 9.25am, Women’s Sprint Final Race 3 Men’s Wrestling: Greco-Roman 66kg & 98kg, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL)

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Athletics: Preliminaries & Finals, 12.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 1.00am, Women’s High Jump Qualifying 3.00am, Men’s 400m Hurdles Final Men’s Athletics: Shot Put Qualification, 12.50am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Canoe Sprints: Final, 12.55pm, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 12.55am Women’s K1 500m Finals Men’s Triathlon: Final, 1.55am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Men’s Hockey: Bronze Medal Match, 2.50am, Rio Pop-up 4 (NZL) Sailing: 49er, 3.50am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Women’s Volleyball: Semi Final 1, 3.50am, Rio Pop-up 10 Thursday 18 August Sailing: Finals, 3.50am, TBC (NZL) 3.50am, Women’s Skiff 5.00am, Men’s Skiff Athletics: Preliminaries & Finals, 12.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Athletics: Decathlon Pole Vault, 4.20am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 2.50am, Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final Canoe Sprints: Preliminaries & Semi Finals, 12.50am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) BMX: Quarter Finals, 4.25am, SS4 (NZL) Boxing: Women’s 51kg, Men’s 56kg, 75kg, 81kg, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 12.50am, Women’s K1 500m Heats Women’s Basketball: Semi Final 1, 5.50am, Rio Pop-up 6 1.45am, Women’s K1 500m Semi Finals Women’s Handball: Semi Final 1, 6.20am, Rio Pop-up 4 Equestrian: Show Jumping Team Finals, 12.55am, Rio Pop-up 4 Men’s Table Tennis: Team Bronze Medal Match, 1.55am, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Diving: 10m Platform, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Wrestling: 53kg, 63kg & 75kg, 6.55am, SS4 Women’s Hockey: Semi Final 1, 2.50am, Rio Pop-up 2 (NZL) Men’s Hockey: Final, 7.50am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) Sailing: Finals, 3.50am, TBC (NZL) Athletics: Finals, 9.25am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) 3.50am, Men’s Double Handed Dinghy 11.45pm, Men’s 1500m Semi Finals 12.10pm, Women’s Javelin Final 5.05am, Women’s Double Handed Dinghy 1.15pm, Women’s 400m Hurdles Final 1.30pm, Men’s 200m Final Men’s Football: Semi Final 1, 3.50am, Rio Pop-up 10 Women’s Basketball: Semi Final 2, 9.50am, Rio Pop-up 5 BMX: Seeding Run, 4.25am, SS4 (NZL) Men’s Athletics: Shot Put Final, 11.20am, SS4 (NZL) Boxing: Women’s 60kg, 75kg, Men’s 52kg, 69kg, 4.55am, Rio Pop-up 6 Taekwondo: Quarter Finals & Semi Finals, 5.55am, Rio Pop-up 7 (NZL) Women’s Athletics: Javelin Final, 12.05pm, Rio Pop-up 6 Men’s Beach Volleyball: Bronze Medal Match, 12.50pm, Rio Pop-up 5 Men’s Football: Semi Final 2, 6.50am, Rio Pop-up 9 Men’s Beach Volleyball: Gold Medal Match, 2.50pm, Rio Pop-up 5 Women’s Wrestling: 48kg, 58kg, 69kg, 6.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 Women’s Golf: Round 3, 10.20pm, SS3 (NZL) Women’s Hockey: Semi Final 2, 7.50am, SS3 (NZL) Men’s Athletics: 50km Race Walk, 10.55pm, Rio Pop-up 1 Athletics: Preliminaries & Finals, 8.35am, Rio Pop-up 1 (NZL) Badminton: Finals, 11.25pm, Rio Pop-up 4 11.30am, Men’s Javelin Qualifying Group A Canoe Sprints: Preliminaries & Semi Finals, 11.55pm, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL) 12.55pm, Men’s Javelin Qualifying Group B 1.00pm, Men’s 200m Semi Finals 1.55pm, Women’s 100m Hurdles Final Times are subject to change without notification. Men’s Table Tennis: Team Gold Medal Match, 10.25am, Rio Pop-up 7 Check your EPG for the latest channel listings. Taekwondo: Men’s 58kg & Women’s 49kg, 10.55am, Rio Pop-up 3 (NZL)

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A passion for a point of difference Holly Leckie models the ‘Holly’ hoodie dress.

The staff at Possumdown in Greerton are both excited and proud to be stocking a new locally made clothing range, ‘Artstori’. “Artstori happened from a desire to make my own clothes,” says range creator Amy Nilson. It all started from there. Amy is only two years down the track from making her first dress, and now she has stockists in the Bay of Plenty and a website. Every Artstori piece has a

personal touch, theme and story with limited availability in each style and size. “Amy makes a different style from the normal – she has a dress range, summer, winter and now a snow range to fit in with her three sons’ interest in snowboarding,” says Possumdown’s Liz Merrick. “She has a passion for a point of difference and an eye for fabulous fabrics.” So visit Possumdown and while you are in finding your new winter pieces make sure you have a look at the new Artstori range.

Learning what it takes to start up those business ideas Have you got a grand business idea or a manager looking for staff development ideas to spur some innovative thinking within your team? Bay of Plenty entrepreneurs have the opportunity to learn what it takes to get a business idea off the ground and meet like-minded people at Tauranga Startup Weekend 2016. This year’s Tauranga Startup Weekend will be held at Basestation, 148 Durham St, from September 23-25. Startup Weekend is a global initiative that begins with open-microphone 60-second pitches. Small teams formed around the best, most viable concepts then

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A long-awaited harvest of gingko A Kaimai couple growing the ancient gingko tree has this season harvested enough nuts to send samples to prospective purchasers in Auckland. Ginkgo is an attractive specimen tree, especially in autumn when its fan-shaped leaves turn bright yellow. But the popularity of the fruit of ginkgo, growing in urban parks and streets, got Mavis and Graham Dyer questioning whether there were other possibilities for it in NZ. “We’d noticed in autumn the fruit of virtually every female tree growing in public places

Mavis and Graham Dyer hope the ancient ginkgo tree may provide a new horticultural crop for NZ. is harvested by local Asian people, they failed to produce who obviously value the nuts,” nuts big enough to sell Asian customers prefer Ginkgo nuts to be says Graham. commercially. white, so finding the right temperature to The couple’s research revealed The couple’s research dry them is a challenge facing the Dyers. the ginkgo, a species which took them to Japan, and are slow to mature – so for evolved before insects and relies where they sourced graft years the trees have been carefully on wind pollination, produces wood of two varieties that Mavis tended, pruned and fertilised in nuts classed a delicacy in China, re-grafted onto the existing root anticipation of their first crops. Japan and the Korean Peninsula. stock 10 years ago. “Because no one grows ginkgo The nuts are used in cooking, Only female trees produce fruit, commercially in NZ, and not and believed to hold beneficial on this scale, we’ve had to effects including improved research everything we can circulation, cogitative function and then find ways to adapt and increasing life expectancy. that information to fit our The potential to grow the operation,” says Graham. nuts commercially for the local They’ve been helped by market and produce an outRyoto Eguchi of Japan, Eva of-season crop for Northern Oharkova, and New Zealand Hemisphere consumers, post-harvest scientist Dr appealed to the Dyers. Nigel Banks among others. Today the couple has 2000 Mavis says while anecdotally ginkgo biloba trees on their ginkgo have many health Bay Park Orchard in the benefits, they shouldn’t Kaimai Range, in two blocks be eaten by anyone taking alongside green and gold blood-thinning medication kiwifruit and an arboretum without medical advice. of specimen kauri trees from Pavel Hohn and Eva Oharkova probably Pregnant and breastfeeding around the Pacific. know more about ginkgo growing than women should not eat Mavis grafted the first trees, anyone else in NZ. ginkgo nuts. Elaine Fisher using NZ bud wood, but

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Colour up your garden this winter There are some beautiful plants that thrive in the colder months, and Gaye Adams from Pacifica Garden Centre has some winter tips.

The Cercis canadensis forest pansy is well-known with its heart shaped burgundy leaves, but there are other varieties that are just as beautiful, says Gaye. Cercis spring snow and Cercis Texas white have green foliage with white “Prunus campanulata trees are starting to flowers in spring, and Cercis Avondale and flower,” says Gaye. Cercis ace of hearts have green foliage with “These are the first of the pink flowers. ornamental trees to flower, “The great thing about them is they are a small-sized tree and perfect for town-sized gardens, with great seasonal interest of the spring flowers and beautiful autumn colour also.” Winter is also the perfect time to cosy up indoors and start planning and designing your garden. “Now is a great time to plan your garden ready for planting in spring,” says Gaye. “We can help you plan your garden for $150. We will come out to your site, come up with a garden sketch for you, show you the plants in the garden centre, and source the plants for you.” So whether you need help to start your garden, expert advice, Pacifica Garden Centre owner Gaye Adams, Jill Sweeney and manager Joanna Moran will help you or pretty plants, Pacifica Garden with your gardening needs. Photo: Bruce Barnard. Centre is the place to go. and they’re great for tui.” Hellebores are currently flowering – with beautiful flowers that are great for cutting and brightening up your indoors. “Some of the daffodils are flowering too, and these are also great also bringing inside putting on the kitchen windowsill,” says Gaye.

Finding deeper appreciation for flowers Bay of Plenty residents can be inspired and challenged by a deeper appreciation for flowers at a Flowers of Praise event this month. Co-hosted by St Enoch’s Presbyterian Church and the Afrikaans Christen Church of New Zealand, the creative floral display is at St Enoch’s

Presbyterian Church, 16th Ave, on August 19-21. The theme for this year’s Flowers of Praise event is ‘Promises for a Purpose’. Entry is via gold coin donation and all proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.

Donations or sponsors will be greatly appreciated. Opening hours are 10am-4.30pm on Friday, August 19, to Saturday, August 20. On Sunday, August 21, doors open 11am-4.30pm.

Planning ahead and getting crafty with your gardens Winter may not typically be the best time of year to plant, but that doesn’t mean everything gardenrelated has to go on the backburner. There are multiple ways to prepare for the next planting season in winter, and it’s a great time to start organising and planning your garden. Whether you’ve been planning to organise your seeds, make your own plant markers, build yourself a

worm composter, or really sit down and nut out your dream garden, now’s a great time to start. Just because you can’t be outside amongst the dirt it doesn’t mean you can’t be planning for the next time. Got a great winter gardening tip? Share it on The Weekend Sun Facebook page – www.facebook.com/TheWeekendSun

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Getting children enjoying fruit and veges While we are being hit with more and more microwave and fastfood options – and things that come out of a wrapper or packet – the best way to maintain a healthy system is to eat fresh. At dinner time – amidst the hustle and bustle – it’s hard to come up with fresh ideas to put vegetables on the table that will be received with joy. Charitable trust 5+ A Day offers some great tips to keep things tantalising on those busy nights. Stir chopped or grated vegetables such as carrots, courgettes, beans, spinach, silverbeet, puha, potatoes and kumara through mince dishes, soups, casseroles, rice and pasta dishes. Make your mashed potatoes interesting

– boil some cauliflower, parsnip or brussels sprouts with your potatoes and mash together for a tasty change. Or mash kumara, pumpkin, carrot, broccoli or yams with potato. Homemade or frozen pizza are an easy, quick option. Just pile on the diced tomatoes, onion, mushroom, broccoli, green and red peppers. Burgers are another great way to get your vege fix. Lettuce, spinach, pineapple, tomato, beetroot slices and grated carrot are good add-ins. Serve with pork or chicken with stewed apples. Or boil up a hearty soup with left over hangi or roast dinner vegetables. In lasagnes you can add layers of spinach or silverbeet. Mix grated pumpkin or cooked pureed cauliflower into soups or casseroles – this thickens them and adds a touch of sweetness.

Recipe to enhancing your lifestyle A Mount Maunganui woman has written a fresh cuisine recipe book, which she says is to help uplift and enhance your lifestyle. Amanda Sloan’s ‘Fresh Cuisine’ recipe book contains sugar and gluten-free vegan recipes that are sweetened with fresh fruit, nuts, and spices only. She’ll be having a tasting and book launch session at Tauranga Library on August 10 from 5.30pm. To RSVP contact library@tauranga.govt. nz or 07 577 7177. There will also be a tasting session at the Bethlehem Health Store on August 16 from 2.45pm and Omanu Surf Club on August 22 from 11am. The book will be

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Businesses urged to support breastfeeding Plunket is urging businesses or organisations with public access to provide a supportive space for breastfeeding mums.

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This week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from August 1-7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is international Breastfeeding Week and Plunket national advisor Marianne Grant says in many towns and cities around the country, mothers often struggle to find somewhere comfortable and indoors to feed their babies when they are out and about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plunket would like to see cafes, shops, businesses, council buildings and government departments do their bit to give the next generation the best possible start in life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breastfeeding is a normal part of everyday life.

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A parent’s worst nightmare It’s every parent’s worst nightmare – the phone call in the middle of the night to say your child has been in an accident.

For former Tauranga residents Alwyn and Karen Poole, the call came last week. Their 24-year-old son Michael had been hit by a distracted driver while he was cycling to training in the United States on July 25. Alwyn says his son, a former Tauranga Boys’ College student who is a top Kiwi triathlete, is completing a chemical engineering degree in Tampa, Florida. He says Michael, who was preparing for a half-triathlon competition in Ecuador, was heading for swim training when the incident happened. The athlete was in a bike lane and had waited for the light to turn green. As he crossed the intersection he was hit by a vehicle. Police are still investigating the incident and charges are yet to be laid. Michael, who was diagnosed Michael Poole was struck by a vehicle with epilepsy at age 18, while on his bike heading to training. sustained eight broken

bones in his eye sockets and cheek. He now needs to undergo reconstruction surgery. “At this stage Karen and I have decided not to go [to the US],” says Alwyn. “But I have to admit we’re a bit nervous about his upcoming surgery. He’s 24, he has surgery coming up; it’s a bit of a blow.” Alwyn says he wouldn’t wish the phone call he and wife Karen received on anyone. “The early morning phone calls, they’re not a whole lot of fun. “For a moment there you go into a kind of automatic mode, where you are rational. “But then you have your moments when you think about it. I haven’t thought too much about how much worse it could have been.” The proud father says despite the current setback and having to live with epilepsy, Michael has always looked to help others rather than take handouts.

“He works across the US for the Epilepsy Foundation for America. “He’s not a ‘poor me’ kind of person, he’s got on with life, including triathlon. Despite having something that would keep a lot of people down.” While he hasn’t asked for help, a website has been set up to help cover any legal and medical costs from the incident. Go to www.gofundme. com/2geajxnb Greg Taipari

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Zika monitoring starts in NZ From this month paediatricians are being asked to report all cases of infants and children less than six months of age with microcephaly or other brain abnormalities, whose mother, or her partner, has been in a country with active Zika virus transmission during or just before the pregnancy. Reporting of abnormalities will be through the New Zealand Paediatric Surveillance Unit, which already monitors and reports on a number of uncommon but important childhood conditions. New Zealand Paediatric Surveillance Unit epidemiologist Associate Professor Nigel Dickson says in Brazil at the end of 2015 there was a marked increase in the number of infants born with microcephaly, a very small head due to poor brain growth. “It is now clear the increase was due to mothers being infected by the Zika virus in the early months of their pregnancy,” says Nigel. The Zika virus is predominantly spread by the Aedes type of mosquito. While the commonest vector – Aedes aegypti – is not in New Zealand, it is in many parts of the Pacific where the Zika virus has been known to exist for several years. Not only are pregnant women who visited or lived in areas where Zika is prevalent at risk, but also those

whose partner had been in such places as sexual transmission of the virus can occur. Nigel says while not appreciated at the time, a recent review of the outcome of pregnancies occurring during a large Zika outbreak in French Polynesia in 2013/2014, found a marked increase in cases of microcephaly. “Fortunately, only a few of the women infected with Zika had children with this problem.” Auckland-based paediatric infectious disease study team specialist Dr Lesley Voss says it is important we understand the situation here to make sure the appropriate advice is given to people who have or are considering visiting the Pacific while pregnant. Such a form of monitoring is consistent with advice from the World Health Organisation, and the method being used is very similar to surveillance being undertaken in the United Kingdom since April 2016 by the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit. The NZPSU is based in the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, and funded by the Ministry of Health. Information on Zika virus and advice for travellers is available at: www.health.govt.nz

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Taking pressure off sore joints Sometimes health problems can become a sort of vicious cycle. Osteoarthritis can cause significant joint pain, which limits mobility and can reduce the ability to exercise. Reduced mobility leads to weight gain, which further reduces mobility and adds extra stress to arthritic joints. I’ve seen many clients in this situation and it can be very distressing. When someone is overweight and has arthritis in weight-bearing joints my goal with diet is initially just to create a healthier diet. If we just focus on weight loss this can create another cycle of yo-yo dieting, which has limited benefits and is a cause of psychological stress.

Every meal should be nutrient dense with antiinflammatory fats and regular protein. A nutrient dense breakfast could be eggs or wholegrain oats with freshly ground flaxseeds, dark berries and good yoghurt. Morning tea could be a piece of fruit and some raw almonds. Lunch could be a fish and avocado salad with olive oil and cider vinegar dressing. Afternoon tea homemade hummus and vegetable sticks. For dinner some protein, lots of raw and cooked low starch vegetables with anti-inflammatory oils such as olive, avocado or coconut. To make a difference we need to start to break the cycle. Starting with a nutrient dense diet, which at the same time is anti-inflammatory, will during time

result in weight loss. Supplements are very important and I add these like a three-legged stool. Firstly, we add antioxidants to slow the rate of cartilage loss. We then reduce inflammation with fish oils and turmeric, then add joint compounds especially chondroitin at more than 800mg daily. These combined measures help reduce pain, reduce weight, improve mobility and the real payoff is improvements in energy and general health. Give me a call or email john@abundant.co.nz if you need more information. Join my full weekly newsletter at www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to: www.sunlive.co.nz

Wider access to vaccines on the way More than 100,000 Kiwis are set to benefit from Pharmac announcing changes to funded vaccines. The changes include the human papillomavirus – or HPV – vaccine being available for all children and adults up to age 26 from January 1, 2017. Boys will now be included in the HPV school vaccination programme. The HPV vaccine itself will also

change to cover more strains of the virus, in fewer doses. And from July 1, 2017, the varicella – or chickenpox – vaccine will be funded for all children as a part of the childhood immunisation schedule. Plus, the pneumococcal vaccine will change from a 13 strain to a 10 strain version; and the rotavirus vaccine will change brand and move to a twodose regimen. And the measles, mumps and rubella – or MMR – and haemophilus influenza type b – or Hib – vaccines will move to new brands. Pharmac’s director of operations Sarah Fitt says preventing illnesses through vaccinations is important to the health of all New Zealanders because they don’t just help the people receiving them, but also their family and whanau, and wider society. “It’s important that Pharmac responds to the changing nature

of preventable illness and the evolution in the science of vaccinations. “We work closely with our expert clinical advisers as well as our health sector partners to make sure we target the right areas of need.” Sarah says the changes have been made possible following constructive negotiations with suppliers that have created significant savings “and have

allowed wider access to vaccines while reducing the overall cost to New Zealand.” Sarah says Pharmac received a lot of feedback from our health sector partners regarding changes to the pneumococcal vaccine, from a 13 strain to a 10 strain. “Our expert clinical advisers support the move to Synflorix, a 10 strain version of the pneumococcal vaccine and have said that it’s suitable for New Zealand. “Other versions of the vaccine, including the 13 strain and 23 strain will remain fully funded for high risk patients.” Sarah says through a focus on the best overall package of vaccines to fund, this change has also helped provide flexibility to widen access to the HPV and varicella vaccines, which will provide significant health benefits to NZ. More information about Pharmac’s vaccine decision can be found at: www.pharmac.govt.nz

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Showing their flair with hair Creativity and flexibility help make hairdressing an attractive career option for many, and Tauranga’s leading hairdressing training academy is taking enrolments for their next hairdressing training course starting in August. Hair to Train is expecting spaces to fill fast due to the benefits the industry offers. The hairdressing industry is currently facing a shortage of qualified hairdressers, says Hair to Train manager Donna Waterson. “We are struggling to keep up with the demand, with more than 80 per cent of our graduates gaining employment in the industry after they have completed the programme with us. “We have had salons from as far away as Auckland asking for our graduates.” Donna says hairdressing is a great career option – no matter what your age. “We get people from a diverse range of backgrounds and ages who enrol with us. We often see people in

their 20s, 30s, 40s even 50s who decide to make a complete career change and choose hairdressing,” says Donna. “They all like the flexibility, creativity and opportunities the industry offers.” For those students aged 16-19 years old, the course is free. “It’s a great opportunity for young people who would like to start their career without the burden of a student loan. “The great thing about the qualification is it gives students transferrable and employable skills, which are so important these days,” says Donna.

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“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings” - LAO ZHU. When I returned to New Zealand after being overseas for many years I was focused on what I didn’t have. The friends I had left behind, a home to live in, a job, etc. What I didn’t focus on was what I did have – family I could see more often, a lovely city to live in, being back in my own culture which I love and where I felt so much at home. It was difficult to leave all I had created behind me. However, I knew it was time for the next step in my life, even if it was challenging and painful.

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A dead duck? Let’s ask the people Re: Tidal stairs. It is beyond belief that Tauranga City Council, which has the compliance and regulatory role of ensuring that private swimming pools are fenced as per the Act are about to spend $3.2 million on building an ‘accident waiting to happen’. We, the ratepayers know the cost overruns will be excused by councillors and staff. Any boatie will tell you how slippery concrete gets with marine algae and if you chucked a non-swimmer over the existing embankment on an outgoing

The planned Tauranga Waterfront steps into the harbour. tide there would be little chance of survival. People will gather at night in an alcoholic haze, fights

will happen and who will be responsible for the injuries or deaths? Not the councillors or staff but

the ratepayers who don’t see it as a priority. A mini referenda would see this ‘dead in the water’. MJ Anderson, Pyes Pa.

Repair – don’t replace! Ruled by minorities I write this as a local resident and ratepayer, who objects to Tauranga City Council’s proposal to build a replacement administration building. My reason is the present building is less than three decades old – so repair it. A homeowner does not demolish their dwelling. If a window leaks, they fix it. If there was a need to accommodate the increasing staff numbers, why did council dispose of the Mount council building, and refurbish the former Mount Cossie Club, only to lease it, for a

token rental income? There are suburban streets in the Tauranga district with damagedor uncompleted footpaths. For example, Lower Valley Rd - give them priority when spending ratepayer money. Complete the basic infrastructure before undertaking replacement building programmes. Also, consider the rating increase, such a replacement build - at least $2000 per residential dwelling - will impact on ratepayers. PD Stanley, Mount Maunganui.

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Take the bull by the horns While the final Auckland Unitary Plan although in some respects is a lot better than the previous efforts, it fails to address the main issues of too many people crowded in the city and failing infrastructure on what is a narrow-gutted isthmus. At least the inane ‘taniwha tax’ on so-called cultural sites affecting some 3600 properties is proposed to be scrapped and good riddance too. The solution, in my opinion, was to take the bull by the horns and create another new city with proper planning. And my suggestion would

be to centre this city around Pukekohe. Let it develop gradually, properly planned during the next 30 years in a controlled manner for say 500,000 people. After all it is only 40 minutes from Auckland, 45 minutes to Hamilton, and could initially call on labour forces from both ends and then simply establish its own

industries in the future. Franklin District is also on the main trunk railway line and has easy access to the national State Highway 1 system, which can be upgraded in the existing corridor over time. On reflection however, perhaps that’s all too simple for the local and national politicians. The whole Auckland fiasco should be a timely warning to other NZ cities like Tauranga, regarding amalgamations and getting infrastructure and future planning in shape, based on reality, not Smartgrowthtype guesstimates. R Paterson, Matapihi.

Shameful gridlock at peak times? Re: ‘Who set the traffic woes we have today’ (The Weekend Sun, July 29). Bill Faulkner’s letter on the loss of bridge tolls - I was a member of the Tolls Action Group, which successfully campaigned for the removal of tolls on the harbour bridge. And I’m proud of it. It was not only morally wrong of Tauranga City Council to be demanding tolls from bridge users to pay for other Tauranga roads, when more than $100 million had been collected for a $25 million bridge. But as Mr Faulkner admits, it was also of dubious legality. The refusal of TCC to prosecute the hundreds - possibly thousands - of bridge users who were refusing to pay the toll prior to its removal adds weight

to the accusation that the collection of bridge tolls for other roading purposes was illegal. Full credit must be given to Tauranga MP of the time, Winston Peters, who successfully negotiated for the Government to pay for the construction of the second harbour bridge and the Chapel St flyover. Is it possible Tauranga City Councils, both then and since, having received such substantial roading support from these two sources, have with the removal of these ‘crutches’ been unable to ‘stand on their own feet’ and provide the necessary roading improvements needed for Tauranga’s growth. And hence the present shameful gridlock at peak times? D Campbell, Gate Pa.

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Kiwis and Ozzies in unison The choir in full voice. They are prepping, rehearsing on both sides and leadership” of James McRoberts. “The choir is non-denominational and dedicated to the cause of of the Tasman. Christian music or music with a message,” says Keith. And by the 1950s it had spread throughout And so when the 50 to 60 voices come together, on England and Ireland to Australia and New Zealand. mass, in Tauranga the day before the big show, they And Tauranga. will be ready. Last year members of the Tauranga choir travelled to “Yes, the Australians are practising the same music that we are practising,” says Keith Bowen of the Bay of Brisbane for a similar festival. Now the Australians are reciprocating. Plenty Men’s Choir. Vocal soloist will be Dr Wendy Coster from St The 30-strong Australian contingent will arrive the Andrews in Mount Maunganui, and an instrumental night before the concert for a full rehearsal and there brass trio consisting of David Cantwell, Peter Cranson will be another the day of the concert. and David Watt will also perform. “It should all come together nicely,” says Keith. The Bay of Plenty Men’s Choir draws singers from all “Fifty or 60 male voices accompanied by a grand over the region, including one man who travels from piano, or possibly a Rodgers organ. It should be a Cambridge each Monday night for practice. wonderful sound.” Tickets are available at: bopmenschoir@gmail.com A Rodgers is a digital organ with all the similarities of a pipe organ. The Weekend Sun has two tickets to the The performance at the Performing Arts Tauranga Festival of Male Voice Praise to give Centre, Bethlehem College at 2.30pm on away to a lucky reader who can tell us where Saturday, September 10, is called Tauranga the festival is being held? Festival of Male Voice Praise. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under It’s part of an international movement, the competitions section. Entries must be which began in Scotland almost 75 years received before Wednesday, August 10. ago as the result of “the vision, enthusiasm

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Saturday 6 – Dark Beer Fest. Live music with Shotgun 5.30pm. Wednesday 10 – The Mount Wine Tasting Club tasting with Mills Reef 7.30pm. Thursday 11 – Quiz Night from 7pm. The Matua

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From ‘Grieg’ to Harry Potter Tauranga audiences will be treated to a performance by the North Shore Junior Orchestra and Children’s Choir from Auckland when they visit the city tomorrow. The North Shore Junior Orchestra and Children’s Choir are performing a free concert at St Peters in the City Church on August 6 at 4pm. There will be music from composer and pianist ‘Grieg’ through to Harry Potter and choral music from one of the top children’s choirs in the country. Entry is free, but donations are welcome.

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Friday 5 August 2016

Something to sing out loud about ‘Operanesia’ – the talented, classically trained quartet who add a mix of Polynesian flair and humour to their music – will have something extra to sing about this weekend. The quartet is performing ‘Puccini to Presley – Polynesian Style’ at Holy Trinity in Tauranga on Satur-day, August 13, as part of this year’s Waipuna Hospice fundraising concert. The concert comes after one of the singers, Benson Wilson, was recently crowned the winner of the prestigious 2016 Lexus Song Quest at a gala evening in Auckland. With strong powerful voice, charm and charisma, Operanesia will perform a diverse programme of classics, medleys and popular contemporary songs accompanied by musical director Claire Caldwell. The night’s entertainment also features special guest and former Tauranga women soprano Imogen Thirlwall, who was also a finalist in the 2016 Lexus

Song Quest. “Originally from Tauranga and now based in Wellington, Imogen is a versatile performer with a stunning voice,” says Waipuna Hospice fundraising manager Trish Rae. Trish says ‘Operanesia’ is not a “high-brow group” that only performs opera. “They are very much in the same mould as the highly popular Sol3 Mio boys; performing a mix of classical, arias, musical theatre and popular contemporary numbers, delivered with that irresistible Polynesian flair and infectious humour. “This will be your last opportunity to see ‘Operanesia’ as Benson heads to London to further his singing career.” Trish says the Waipuna Hospice fundraising concerts draw an audience from Hamilton, Rotorua, Whangamata and Whakatane. “So the benefits extend to our wider community. Our concerts are also widely recognised as providing outstanding entertainment at an affordable price.” Waipuna Hospice’s fundraising concert ‘Puccini to

Presley – Polynesian Style’ is at Holy Trinity on Saturday, August 13, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost $45, and students $25, from Waipuna Hospice and Hospice shops, 1292 Cameron Rd, 271 Fraser St, 2 MacDonald St in the Mount, 200 Jellicoe St in Te Puke, Holy Trinity, or online at: www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz

Benson Wilson of ‘Operanesia’ was recently crowned the winner of the prestigious 2016 Lexus Song Quest.

An ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ fundraising evening Patsy and Eddie, the fashionable ‘Ab Fab’ incorrigibles, are going shopping, drinking, smoking and clubbing for 90 minutes to help out the Tauranga Parents Centre. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will apply their big screen skills to help the centre raise $4500. That’s the cost of a marquee and furnishings, which will provide a comfortable and shaded space for mothers to breastfeed, feed and change their babies. And the centre’s hoping to raise that money through a fundraiser movie night, a special showing of ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ at Rialto Tauranga Cinemas on Thursday, August 11, at 8pm.

There will be pre-movie nibbles from 7.30pm and spot prizes and raffles. The Tauranga Parents Centre would provide the marquee to events like A&P shows, markets and other community events where families will be able to enjoy its use. “We believe it’s a much-needed facility for the Tauranga Community,” says the centre’s Jenner Ballinger-Judd. “Especially during our stunningly hot summers, when it’s difficult to find a comfortable place to feed or change your baby.” Tickets cost $25, or $20 for centre members, and include the nibbles and a goodie bag. Tickets can be purchased by emailing: jenner.rulz@gmail.com

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recordings for friends or simply people whose music he likes. Sessions for Ritchie Pickett for instance in the 1990s eventually released as the ‘White Horses’ album; similarly, Hard To Handle’s ‘Incubator Sessions’, now online, all off Simon’s own bat, simply because he loved them as live acts and their songs. In 2010 he had great success with another Tauranga native: Tom Sharplin and Friends, including Shona Laing, recorded an album of classic Kiwiana ‘Let’s Sing In The Sunshine’. It sat in the Top 20 for four weeks. As Simon says: “I guess I’ve been lucky to survive this long in the front end of the music industry where currently times have never been tougher”. A lot of that is attitude. “You can’t sit still and expect things to happen in the music business so while I can I’ll make every note count! I love all sorts of music, music is what I do and who I am and always have been I guess.”

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But Simon originally meant to be something different. A concert pianist. And all these roads have led him back to that. In the last year he has digitally released his first ‘solo’ album of three Beethoven Piano Sonatas, as well as an album entitled ‘Romantic Piano’, featuring the music of Chopin, Schumann, Mozart and others. He says it’s “taken thousands of hours to get to this level but it’s worthwhile creating something for myself that sits outside playing in bands. I’m looking to bring a level of dramatic classical high-level piano to pop audiences, like a Nigel Kennedy I guess”. To that end he’s about to start performing solo classical piano concerts in Auckland, debuting at the Pumphouse in September with two Beethoven Sonatas, with a view to playing other places including Tauranga. And Simon has a long connection with Tauranga, in addition to working with a bunch of Tauranga musicians. His father bought a Marine Parade bach in 1963; he’s been holidaying at the Mount since he was in nappies. As he says: “I can see myself shifting to the Mount permanently in a few years and getting involved with motivating and helping others realise their musical potential. Giving back is a wonderful thing”. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Anti-bullying under the spotlight They’ll point their toes, stretch their legs and pirouette across the Baycourt stage next Wednesday night, but the real spotlight will be on a very strong message of anti-bullying in schools.

“I like to have fun and entertain people, that’s just who I am and it really challenges me to push me further in my dance as well. “It’s just really cool to show people how much talent you have. “I like to show a message with my dances that I choreograph. “I like to show something different to everyone else Nine Otumoetai College on-stage.” students will perform Alex says the Otumoetai a lyrical group dance College dance group which raises awareness are advanced dancers, about bullying – as well with the Year 10 students as a jazz group dance, learning the Year 11 hip-hop solo and jazz dance curriculum. funk duo – as part of “We just want to be a ‘The Night is Young’ at group that stands out and Baycourt Theatre on everyone understands and August 10. feels what we’ve been doing and ‘The Night is Young’ invites enjoying it.” 10 Bay of Plenty secondary schools She feels privileged the school has to showcase their talents in performing allowed the students to express themselves arts on the Baycourt stage. The night aims to bring together a variety Alex Vanstone and fellow Otumoetai College through choreography of talents Bay of Plenty youth have in all Year 10 students will perform at The Night for ‘The Night fields of performing arts. is Young on Wednesday. Photo: Chris Callinan. is Young’. It incorporates not only those who perform “It also shows what talent the on stage, but also those who have skills in back stage and different schools in Tauranga have as technical areas of theatre performance. young students.” Year 10 student Alex Vanstone helped choreograph a jazz funk duo ‘The Night is Young’ is at Baycourt and the lyrical group dance with fellow student Alexi Gilbert-De Community and Arts Theatre on Rios. “For our duo we just wanted to have fun with it,” says Alex. Wednesday, August 10. “The theme for our lyrical group dance is ‘be brave’. It’s about Tickets cost $9.50 for students and bullying, so we just wanted to let people know that it’s still a major Friends of Baycourt or $15 for adults issue around schools in our area. from Ticketek and Baycourt Theatre. “Our lyrical piece portrays a message and is nice and beautiful Zoe Hunter to watch.” Alex likes to challenge herself with choreography.

A mountain of vinyl in the Mount Forget the Olympics – this weekend it’s all about vinyl records, says Brian Wafer.

North Island, from Palmerston North all the way up to Thames. Why did he start them up? “It was either me getting The 61-year-old is the “principal disorganiser” for old and not socialising as much; or I just wanted to the upcoming Mount indulge myself fully in Record Fair at Totara the things I give a damn Street in the Mauao about, you know?” Performing Arts Centre “For me, these fairs this Sunday. are perfect. I’m meeting “There’ll be 10 traders likeminded souls every and at least 16 tables day, having good stacked with vinyl,” says discussions and listening Brian. “There’ll be all to great music,” says Brian. sorts of stuff; classical, The Mount Record Fair jazz, pop, rock, punk, is at Mauao PAC’s Totara soundtracks, the works. Street venue at 11 Totara It’s all over the place.” St, Mount Maunganui, It’s the first fair Brian’s on August 7 from 1pm“disorganised” for about 4pm. Entry is $2, or $10 five years now. From The Mount Record Fair is at Mauao Performing for earlybird entry from 2010-2011 he ran more Art Centre’s Totara Street venue this Sunday from 12pm-1pm. than 20 throughout the 1pm-4pm. David Tauranga

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Concert By the North Shore Children’s

Choir & Orchestra at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Katikati 6pm. Entry by donation. Friday Rio Olympics Fun Night Games, prizes, hydroslide, waves & music at Baywave 6-8pm. Only $6 to get in. Te Puke Forest & Bird Annual native plant street stall outside Post Office, Te Puke 8am onwards.

Saturday 6 August

Annual Book Sale Books wanted for

Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias please. 576 7105 Auditions: ‘The Winters Tale’ Aug 6 at Te Puna Hall, SH2 1-5pm & Aug 7 at The DramaStudio, 12 Beach Grove, Omokoroa 11.30am - 3.30pm. Presented by Twice as Good Promotions. Celebrating a Life in Recovery Cheri Peters lived a life of violence & addiction from which there was no escape, or so she thought. Held at Tauranga SDA Church, 25 Moffat Rd Tauranga 10.50am & at Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys College, 664 Cameron Rd 2pm & 7pm. Free. Norah 552 4021 or 027 442 2379 Bay Network Singles Club Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings. Jean 576 9988 Come Dance the Night Away Sequence & old time dancing, Greerton Hall 7.3011pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051 Dance Party Aug 13, Greerton Hall, 1263 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Just turn up on the night. Entertainment by Helen Riley. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Gate Pa Car Boot Sale Car boot market next to Tauranga Girls’ College, 934 Cameron Road. First Saturday of every month. To book your $10 car space, Wiki 578 3321. A community initiative of Chirp.www.chirp.org.nz Hair & Makeup Workshops “A Beautiful Education” is a series of interactive DIY hair & makeup styling workshop for all ages, Aug 6. Refresh your image with professional guidance while raising funds for Cambodia Charitable Trust. Lillybeth 021 150 1605 or email: lillybeth@abeautifuleducation.co.nz

Junior Dixieland Marienbad Concert

At Tauranga Boys’ College, Little Theatre 3-6pm. All fans of great music invited to the event organised by Junior Dixieland Marienbad & the Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga. Tickets $10 per adult & children free available at https://www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/event/junior-dixieland/ or info@csclubtauranga.nz LOL Laughter Wellness Laugh away the winter blues with us. Sandpiper Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Market Day 50% off all preloved, new or redesigned winter shoes & clothing. Instore bargains on toys, books,

homeware, furniture, linen. At 5 Merivale Rd 8am - 1pm. Community Hope Innovation Restoration Participation. Nana Joans Op Shop First Sat of month at 7 Oak Lane, off Waihi Rd 9am – 12pm. Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7.308.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Operanesia from Puccini to Presley

Aug 13 at Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd, Tga 7.30pm. The outstanding quartet Operanesia, & special guest Imogen Thirwell perform a diverse programme of classics, medleys & contemporary songs. Adults $45, student $25. Tickets available from Hospice Shops, Holy Trinity and www.waipunahospice.co.nz Papamoa Community Park Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com Papamoa Cruisers Slow bike riders, mobility scooters. Leaves Evans Rd Church, 30 Evans Rd 9.30-11.30am. Cruise along the cycleway to Papamoa East. Ian 572 2987 or txt 027 572 2987 re possible transport home on the trailer for tired scooters & bikers.

Penguins, Poems & Pandemonium

Poet Glen Coloquhoun & children’s writer’s Sally Sutton & Debbie McCauley share their writing journeys. Details at www.bookrapt.org.nz/seminar or 0210 248 8981

Steven Adams Basketball Camps 2016 Aug 27 at Tauranga Training

Camp, ASB Bay Park Arena 8.30am 2pm. Ages 7-17. Tickets $65 limited to 300 spaces available. Book your place on the court at www.stevenadamscamps. co.nz

Tauranga Leisure Marching

Display day Aug 13 at QEYC Stadium, Memorial Park, 11th Ave 10am - 3pm. Come along & support local & visiting marching teams displays. Te Puke Craft Market First Sat of month at Pioneer Lounge, Te Puke Memorial Hall 9am – 12pm. Homemade gifts, educational products, herbs, plants, natural products, homemade fudge, books & more. TEDx Tauranga 13 live speakers on stage, live entertainment, 3 official TED videos. Join 1000 people for a day of inspirational talks & great food. Aug 20 at ASB Baypark Arena 10am - 6pm. Tickets at Eventfinda or www.tedxtauranga.com Limited student & seniors discounted tickets. Be quick. The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376 U15 Girl Hockey Fundraiser Quiz & auction fun night Aug 13 at Hockey Centre, Kawaka St, Mt Maunganui 6.30pm for 7pm start. $15 entry includes supper & spot prizes. Cash bar. Teams of up to 8. Tickets/enquiries Kair 027 512 0077

Variety Concert Featuring Trinitones & Noel Paynter. Popular & singalong tunes. St Paul’s Church, 242 Dickson Rd, Papamoa 2pm. Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 7 August

A Course in Miracles Discussion group

meet at Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave. 12pm: Talk on how to experience joy. 12.30pm: coffee & chat. 1pm: Discussion: How to have a perfect day - making the best decision every time. Join us at any of the above times. Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James “Religion God recognises.” Ps Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz

Bethlehem College Give-Rowing-A-Go

Aug 21 at Bay Coast Rowing Club, end of Wairoa Rd off Tauranga West Rd 1pm. Open to any Bethlehem College students Y8 & up who would like to try this sport. Bethlehem Lions Market Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz Bible Seminars Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “God’s invitation to you - what does the Bible say?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 End-of-Life Choice Vintage Car clubrooms, 29 Cliff Rd Aug 14 2.30pm. Presentation by Maryan Street & AGM. Sue 543 3101 Indoor Ultimate Frisbee Open to men & women of all ages & abilities. 4vs4, non contact team sport. Mount Sports Centre 12-2pm. Search Facebook Groups “Mount Ultimate” or MountUltimate@gmail.com

Jaguar Enthusiasts’ (BOP) Club

Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933 Katikati Tramping Club Pauanui Trig, easy. Ian 07 863 7927 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Sunday, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-8pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

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. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual & Healing Centre the Psychic Cafe, Greerton Community Hall, Greerton, in our soul room. Elaine Sollitt “Messages with crystals.” Together with a group of spiritual, psychic & healing practitioners to meet & greet. Doors open 6.45pm for 7pm. Door fee $10, everything else free. 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz Sunday Cyclists Meet outside Paengaroa Hall 9am. All levels catered for. Jenny 0274 353 669 or 578 8937 Taize at St Georges Join us with this quiet service based on the style of worship from the Taize Community in France 7pm. http://www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz/

Citizens Advice Bureau

second Mon of month 5.30-7.30pm. Grief Support Services 578 4480 email: support@griefsupport.org.nz Alanon Family Group Meet every Mon at St George’s Anglican Church, Gate pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 0508 425 266

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome. No appointment necessary. Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary. Civic Choir Tauranga Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.civicchoir.net.nz Heather 575 9092 Dancefit Get fit, while having fun. At Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd. Mondays 9.30am & Thurs 9.15am. $5 a class, first class free. Ruth 0274 156 819 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.3010.30am. Gloria 548 0377 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Meditation Classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm in Bellevue, Tauranga. Gain a new awareness. David/Trisha 570 1204

Juniors: Mon 6-7.30pm. Seniors: Mon & Weds 7.30-9.30pm. Bethlehem College Events Centre, Elder Lane. All levels of players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Free dance lessons at Club Mt 7pm. Just come along, easy & fun. Udance2 - The Dance Centre. Dean/Miki 542 1295 www. udance2.co.nz Email: udance2@xtra. co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 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. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’. BOP Pipes & Drums Practice Monday’s at Hauraki Reg Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Experienced players & leaners welcome. Andrew 021 669 027 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess, The Mount Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Hip Hop Dance Classes At Welcome Bay Community Centre, Monday’s during school term. Juniors (up to 8 years) 6-7pm. Seniors (9 years & over) 7-8pm. $5 per class. All abilities welcome. Ronnie 021 101 0597 Katikati Coffee & Chat Held 10-11.30am. For info, Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010 Meditation & See What Unfolds Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee. Kevin 578 7205 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training at Tauranga Boys’ College Tues & Thurs 6-7.30pm. At Tahatai Coast School Mon & Thurs 6.157.45pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks. Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champions Fours & Club Night, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Genealogy Branch NZSG meet in the Tohora Room, Papamoa Community Centre 9.30am – 2pm. Small door charge. Tea/coffee provided. Bring own lunch. Daphne 575 4674 Papamoa Progressive Assn 2nd Mon of month at Dune Room, Parton Rd, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ken 574 2332

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

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

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Soc

Carmel County Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Shirley 575 6344 Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc Guest speaker: Sharon Maree - clairvoyant. Senior Citizen’s Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $3, non $5. Free healing & supper. 022 0670 467

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for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class every Mon 9.30am. Tues 12.30pm & 7pm. Weds 1pm & 5.30pm. Thurs 12.30pm & 5.30pm. Sunday 10am. 15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116 Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720 Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club Meet 2nd Mon of month 6pm juniors, 7.30pm seniors in club rooms, shop, museum & workshop, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tiny House Theatre

A small group of Documentary lovers get together every second Mon of month to share wide ranging & thought provoking topics. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611 WBOPPHO Free public health outreach clinic every Mon at Tauranga Salvation Army Community Ministries (375 Cameron Rd, above family store) 9am -12pm.

Tuesday 9 August

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 Altrusa Community Service Club

Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues. Social night 4th Tues, each month. Julie 544 0277 Argentine Tango Fun classes every Tues at Citizen’s Club 6.30pm. Discover ‘the metaphor for life.’ Denise 020 400 61340

Bereaved Parents Support Group

Have you lost a child? Do you wish to meet other bereaved parents? Join us at 106 College Place, Poike 7.30pm. Mary 544 3778 evenings. Brave Hearts NZ Meet at The Local, 324 Maunganui Rd 7pm. An informal gathering to share stories & support each other in this journey. Come along & contribute or just listen & learn whatever stage you are at. Calendar Girls Aug 23 - Sept 3 at Litt Park Theatre 7.30pm. Based on the Miramax Motion Picture. Tickets at Paper Plus Te Puke. $22 admission, $20 concession. Presented by Te Puke Repertory Theatre. Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in by 12.45pm. 575 4650

CV Writing Clinics (Free Service)

Need help to create a basic CV? Complete the CV form, available at your local library & bring it to one of the CV writing clinics. Tauranga Library Tues 10am. Weds 10am. Papamoa Library Fri 12.30pm. Greerton Library Mon 12.30pm & Thurs 12.30pm. Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 6.15-8.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail. com Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398

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Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 548 0377 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

Junction Mental Health Peer Support

And advocacy: coffee & chat at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 543 3010 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Daily fee $5pp. Margaret 575 9792

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Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 9.30am - 2pm. Sew, share ideas & improve techniques. Pam 021 276 5390 South City Indoor Bowls Championship Fours (Hughes Cup) at Greerton Hall 7pm. Keith 577 1116 Tauranga Inner Wheel Meet second Tues of month at Columbus Coffee, Bethlehem 7pm. Email: iwtaurangacentralpresident@gmail.com or 027 624 4571 Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Meet 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 178 Elizabeth St, Tga. 0274 177 581 Tauranga Samba Every Tues meet at Mount Sports Centre 7-9pm. Brazilian drumming & percussion. No experience needed. Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Toastmasters Every Tues at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.159.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989 Welcome Bay Wheelers Recreational cycle group meet every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9.30am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272

Wednesday 10 August

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at

Mitre 10 Mega, Gate Pa 10am. 578 2631 Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections at Te Puke, Te Puke Baptist Church cnr Malyon St/Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. 575 4650 Bromeliad Club Meeting Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.30-2.30pm. Guest speaker: Peter Waters, from Auckland. Plant of month: Aechmea recurvata. Sales table. Visitors welcome. Lynley 576 7711 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939

Community Bible Study International

Join us at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on the Book of James. Julie 552 4068 Creative Parenting New solutions for old problems. Aug 24 at Mosaic Church, 37 Newton St 7.30-9pm. Cost $5. Email: bop@theparentingplace.com or 027 299 3492

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Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Five Hundred Cards Every Weds at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1pm. $3 a session. Includes weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 Floral Art Group Tauranga Meet at Baptist Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 10am - 12pm. New members welcome. Fay 543 5178. Also following Saturday 9.30-11.30am. Ruth 543 2157 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Box Drawn Pairs (Eric Boyles Tray) at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Names in book. Kevin 543 4044

Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Weds 1-3pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www. healingrooms.co.nz or 021 110 0878 Heart Foundation Info Morning

For people who have Atrial Fibrillation & their families, for morning tea at Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 10.30am. To book a space, Francesca 575 4787 Kiwi Toasters Building communication & confidence 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds at 3 Palm Springs Blvd (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Make Life More Wonderful Learn to speak compassionately to yourself & others. Learn nonviolent communication. Weds night, Historic Village. 021 0238 0340 RhondaLAPowers@gmail.com Narcotics Anonymous Working the steps. Closed meeting every Weds. Downstairs Hall (accessed from the building’s rear), Salvation Army Recover Church, 375 Cameron Rd 7.30-9pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

National Speakers Assn NZ, Tga

“Building a Speaking Business” at Devonport Hotel, 5th Floor, 72 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 7-9pm. Topic: Professional relationships. Visitors welcome. www.nsanz.org.nz/ events. Roberta 576 0922 or 27 685 4229 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group Otanewainuku off-track

including Waterfall track – with shorter option. Grade mod, approx 6hrs. Sheryl 574 3743 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Weds Evening Mountain Bike Ride

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

Wednesday Recreational Cycle Group Meet at Sulphur Point, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513

Thursday 11 August

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ity, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $5 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.3010.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Cap Money Budgeting Course Are your finances causing you stress? Take control. Starts Aug 18 10am & 7.15pm at Lifezone Church. Free 4 session course. To book, Carlene 571 6525 or www.capmoney.org Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes & visits to other clubs. John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre every Thurs 10am - 12pm for Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem”. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Free Mediation Classes Every Thurs at Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre, 80 Alice Way, off Parton Rd 7pm. Find peace, love & joy & make your life rewarding. Ian 576 2032 Free Skin Facial Pamper Trial Session Group session or one on one. Svetlana 027 616 2124 French Connection For lovers of all things French. Come & meet likeminded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at La Mexica on the Strand between 4.30-6.30pm. Andrea: agohns@yahoo.co.nz More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church, cnr Chadwick Rd & Fraser St 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts available. Talented tutors. $3 entry. June 544 0823

Mount/Papamoa Coffee & Chat

From 1-2pm. For info or transport, Junction Mental Health Peer Support & Advocacy 543 3010

Orange City Square & Round Dance Tues

morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds Plus, Thurs Club Night & New Dancers, 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Papamoa 500 Card Club Every Thurs at Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm. Dave 575 5887 Petanque Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd 1pm. Tuition given to new players. No equip needed to start. Charles 570 1099 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi & Taoist Qigoing Every Thurs morning at Elizabeth St Community Centre. Warren 574 2464 or 0274 745 389 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart & associated diseases. Every Mon & Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai Rd 9.30-10.30am. $4pp. Diana 021 0476 155 Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35yrs+, Tauranga lawn tennis club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. New players welcome, $3 ball fee. tswbop@gmail.com or 021 0576 601 Ukulele Lessons For primary age children. Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every

Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Meet every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818

Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA,

Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 Flowers of Praise A creative artwork through floral display. Cohosted by St Enoch’s Presbyterian Church & the Afrikaans Christen Church at 134 16th Ave, Tauranga. Aug 19 & 20 10am – 4.30pm. Aug 21 11am – 4.30pm. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Poppie 552 4900 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Amity Triples. Tauranga City Silver Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Friday at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.30-8.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Taoist Tai Chi Learn the Set in one weekend Aug 12-14 at 15 Koromiko St, Judea. Cost $149. Register intent: Tauranga@taoist.org Tauranga Careers & Business Expo Aug 12 & 13 at ASB Arena, Baypark 9am - 3pm daily. Explore your career options. Free entry. www.westernbayatwork.org.nz Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner 3rd Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include: painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. Margaret 543 3244 Te Puke Lawn Bowling Club Palmer Court. Friday friendly roll up 12.30pm. New players welcome, bowls available. Mufti, flat soled shoes. Paul 573 8991 Te Puna Talks At Te Puna Memorial Hall 3-7pm. A range of speakers tell their local stories about what it means to them to be in or from Te una. $5 entry fee, proceeds to the Memorial Hall. Refreshments on offer for a koha.

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Above all else, guard your heart As a young Christian, I remember hearing a wonderful sermon on Proverbs 4:23: “Above all else guard your heart because it directs the course of your life”. This highly respected teacher, powerfully convinced his listeners the most important thing we can ever do in life is to protect our hearts. Sadly, this preacher didn’t heed his own advice as he latter made some very bad decisions, which caused misery to his wife, family and church. The Bible tells us our spiritual heart is as important as our physical heart. Every day our heart, the size of a human hand, beats about 100,000 times – pumping life-giving blood around our bodies. If the heart stops for only minutes the

results are fatal! To defile our spiritual heart is equally serious! The Bible tells us as Christians we are given a brand new spiritual heart which becomes the control centre of our spiritual life, affecting our mind our will and emotions (Ezekiel 36:26). To be healthy we need a pure heart. To have a pure heart we must protect it from everything that is unclean. To do this Philippians 4:8 tells us we must focus on those things that are true, honourable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy. It is vital we protect our hearts from temptation and live a life of joyful thanksgiving – no matter what circumstances we’re in. Happiness in life is really a matter of the heart. Because our hearts determine our future…not our circumstances. Dave Fredrickson, Mount Baptist Church

Religious experience plays an important part Religion has been getting a bad rap during recent years, with the rationalist claim ‘God is dead’, the secular attractions of technology and the consumer society and the association of much of the violence around the world with various forms of religious extremism. However, religious experience or expression continues to play an important part in the lives of many people, helping to provide a sense of meaning or purpose in our existence on this earth. And particularly in terms of some higher order, our relationship to other people and to the world around us. Religion takes many different forms. Some emphasise a transformational experience, others a set of beliefs, others

a set of traditional practices, and others an approach to living. Some people believe their form is the one true way, while others are happy to accept there are other valid forms of religious expression. As the world gets increasingly mixed culturally, how will our diverse religious groups and ideologies live together peaceably? Clearly, if many of them hold an exclusive claim to the truth then there will be significant points of tension. However, the more people are able to recognise alternative ways of worship, the easier it will be for different groups to live together in harmony. A willingness to explore alternative expressions and beliefs provides a way to learn from others, and opportunities to enrich one’s own religious belief.

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WESLEY CHURCH 9.30am. MORNING WORSHIP & HOLY COMMUNION Led by Rev Leigh Sundberg Minister: Rev Leigh Sundberg 100, 13th Avenue, Tauranga ph: 578-8493 http://www.wesley.co.nz

ST STEPHENS CHURCH 9.30am MORNING WORSHIP Led by Dianne Sundberg Deacon: Margaret Birtles Brookfield Terrace, Otumoetai ph: 576-4961

ST JAMES UNION CHURCH 10.00am MORNING WORSHIP Starts with a cuppa at 9.30am Minister: Rev Simon Cornwall Cnr Devon & Pooles Road, Greerton ph: 541-2182

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Brothers Connor, 11, and Asher, 10, Hart with their uncle Heath Lett on board the Te Mana.

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Able Rate Peter Siulai and Murray Wilson with granddaughter Hayden Finch, 4, at the parade. Amelia, 7, Andrew, 3, and Monique Edwards, 7, at the parade. Cousins, Pippa Gray, 3, and Leo Frankland, 4, on board the Te Mana.

Blair Morris, 2, with dad Hamish and grandparents Donald and Shirley Morris after having had a look over the Te Mana during the open day on Saturday.

Zoe Wood at the parade with her partner Tauranga-born and bred Mark Littleton who is a Sub-Lieutenant on the Te Mana, and his mum Dianne Littleton.

Cody Blythe, 3, and Theressa Ambos scale a ladder on the Te Mana.

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RUN ON LISTINGS THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! papamoa EVANS ROAD Sunday 7th August, signs out at 8am. Household goods, retro desk drawers, DVD’s, clothing, toys, kayak! Something for everyone. 6 WAIMARAMA CLOSE (Off Oriental Parade) Saturday 6 August 8am - 12pm. Furniture, photo frames, books, knick knacks for everyone.

JUST $20+gst with FREE signs & price stickers! arts & crafts UNCLE BLACK BEETLE’S BEAD SHOP Regular Monday Classes 12.30-2pm. Bookings recommended. See F.B. Uncle Black Beetle’s Beads or phone 576 2876 for details.

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

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public notice ADULT LEARNERS AWARDS Time to nominate a worthy Tutor, Course Provider, Adult Student or Lifetime Learner. Contact Shelley for Forms. Ph 544 9557 ANNUAL BOOK SALE Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookﬁeld. No magazines or videos please. Please ph 576 7105 OP SHOP OPEN Thurs & Fri 10am - 2pm, 19 Amber Crescent.

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transport DRIVING MISS DAISY relief for busy families. Let us take care of the transportation of your parents/children to appointments, outings, afterschool groups. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Driving Miss Daisy 0800 363 000

travel & tours ”A A A” MOLESWORTH STATION & MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS TOUR & BEYOND. Tour 2: - World of Wearable Art & Te Papa in Wellington. - Tour 3: - Discover Stewart Island & Ulva Island. Tour 4: - Discover Coromandel Peninsula. - Tour 5: - Chatham Islands Holiday. Contact our Hinterland Tours Team to chat about our memorable holidays and entertaining shows. Door to Door Service & Free Newsletters. Ph: 575 8118 or 027 235 7714.

travel & tours 24TH - 25TH AUG - DRIVE OVER ROADS LESS TRAVELLED through a spectacular part of the North Island overnight in Napier and return via Waikaremoana. 7-10th Sept My Fair Lady comes to Sydney Opera House. 22nd Sept Those who want to stay closer to home Beyond the Barricades, a glittering concert of musical showstoppers. Limited spaces. Call us now to book and ask about our 2016 Catalogue for upcoming trips and tours. Zealandier Tours Ph 575 6425 or email admin@zealandertours. com. NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club - 2016 – (1) Aug Wed 10th Nautilus Lunch. (2) Aug Thurs 18th Dixie Brown Lunch. (3) Aug Tues 30th Mid Xmas Lunch. (4) Sept 4th 4 days Trans-Alpine & Wild West Coast. (5) Sept 10th 4 days Farewell Spit & Takaka. (6) Sept 18th 4 days Wanganui River & Homesteads. (7) Sept 26th 14 days Springtime in Tasmania. (8) October 11th 3 Days Tiritirmatangi Island. (9) October 18th 3 Days Forgotten World Railcarting. (10) November 4th 4 days Rhododendron Festival. (11) November 12th 4 Days Hidden Northern Coromandel. (12) November 21st 5 Days Stunning Stewart Island. Book Now seats are limited - Free Door to Door service & Free colour catalogue: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www. no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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