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Setting fire to the scoutmaster’s tent And other rewarding outdoor pursuits

Just this week, a story made national headlines when a young fella, out with his granddad on the farm, got bitten on the foot by an eel. They took him home, patched him up, then went out prepared with hooks and gaffs. Caught the eels, took them home, smoked them and ate them. The perfect revenge. Now this used to be a daily occurrence around the nation, The RR clan has been making the best probably still happens with daily monotony of the amazing weekends; and grannie on farms; yet these days, it rates as a news and gramps finally got our hands on the story! grandies for a weekend. Are our kids so sheltered that the moment It’s not easy these days, them growing one has a small adventure down the back of up so fast and getting all busy with sport the farm its headline news? and all of the other stuff that the younger generation Uncle T piped up from the corner, saying these does. Probably MSMing or twerking or LOLing or some other stuff in another language. Darn, I’m start- days you couldn’t, for instance, set fire to your scout master’s tent and get away with it. ing to sound like my grandparents. Which of course raised the question, did you set fire Anyway, some of the RR research team, out on a to your scout master’s tent, Uncle T? piscatorial survey expedition this week, got to talk“Yes, and got thrown of the scouts. The old man ing about the younger generation and how they are was not very happy when he heard that. missing out on some of the basic adventures of life. “We were just mucking around with the fire and Probably the same discussion that has happened for decided to see if the guy ropes would melt. How were generations of millennia, we to know the right back to the cave man flames would days. race up the guy I can imagine the ropes and ignite conversation that went on the whole canvas between Ug and Ga. tent?” Ug: “Little Toogah just “Kids just don’t doesn’t know how lucky do stuff like that he his, having a club to anymore.” hunt mammoths with. In Now some quick our day, we didn’t have background checks that new-fangled stuff; we among the rest of had to do it with our bare the team revealed hands.” that setting fire to Ga: “Yeah, or a rock. the scout master’s And what sort of a name tent wasn’t actually is Toogah? In our day, we in the repertoire of had monosyllable names. Uncle T (front row, seco nd from left) before that any other of the RR Now they’re getting all ‘incident’ at the camp site team in attendance . fancy. Next thing you on this particular know, they’ll be putting hyphens in their surnames.” day. But we agreed, yes, it rated as a particularly Ug: “When did we get surnames. Why would we impressive act of juvenile delinquency that would, need those?” Ga: “You need them to sign into Facerock, stupid.” in this day and age, probably result in a youth court appearance, pyromaniac-avoidance counselling and Anyway, the conversation drifted onto kids compulsory attendance at a fire prevention safety adventuring and the fun we’d had with the grandies; mucking around in boats, messing in the garden and course. Anyway it was a great weekend, doing fun stuff doing fun yard stuff like cleaning the gutters, trimaround the house, in the backyard and down the ming the hedge and putting stuff in places that will beach with the grandchildren, who are part of a genannoy Granny. One of the RR team pointed out that kids don’t get eration that have such structured pastimes filling their to do as much falling out of trees, skinning knees and lives, there’s not a lot of time left for galahing around with misguided aging troublemakers. Probably just just marauding out into the wild and getting dirty. as well. There’s too few scoutmasters now, we wouldn’t want to lose any more. brian@thesun.co.nz

Perfect summer days. Can’t complain about the weather. However, some people do. “It’s too hot.” Later in the year they’ll be whinging that it’s too cold. You just can’t please some people.

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Farmer’s crusade

Marlborough farmer Doug Avery will speak at two free seminars in Tauranga next week.

In 1998, a depressed and disillusioned Doug Avery had just about given up on his 1500 hectare Marlborough farm. Years of prolonged droughts had Doug and his wife working endlessly, unable to pay the bills and feed their family off Bonaveree – the farm in their family’s ownership since 1919. “It had got to the point when I realised this has gotten beyond a joke. We had the driest decade since records began; and it was a desperate battle for survival.” In his desperation, Doug attended a ﬁeld day where Professor Derrick Moot spoke about lucerne. “That hour changed my life,” says Doug. “He promoted the concept of using lucerne as a primary grazing plant, when we had a ryegrass and clover-based system.” Knowing change was the only option, Doug took a risk and during

the next four years implemented Derrick’s theory to their farm. “Things got worse before they got better; I was doing it in isolation and had no support. The only reason I kept going is I knew the road I’d been travelling was no longer a viable option.” Doug and his family changed their entire farm process – an effort not received well by the farming community. “They called me the ‘Lucerne Lunatic’, they said: ‘The man’s gone crazy’. But few people would call it lunacy now.” From 2008-2010, Bonaveree’s performance doubled. It has doubled again since then. For every drop of water his farm receives, Doug gets twice the energy from the water that a typical grass-land farmer would. Doug’s lambs fatten at 400 grams per day – signiﬁcantly more than the national average of 178g. In 2002 Bonaveree had 3700 sheep and produced 36 tonnes of meat – in 2012 with 500 more

sheep the farm, produced 85 tonnes of meat. “I have huge gratitude to the system and processes that saved my life. There was a lot of emotion and heartbreak tied up in those terrible years; and I’m so scared of ever returning to that place again.” At age 59, Doug is on a mission to spread his success nationwide. “I am on a crusade; I want to live in a country with higher wealth and wellbeing for its inhabitants. I want to be personally involved in taking NZ agricultural systems to a higher and better place.” Next week, as part of a national road show, Doug is giving free seminars to encourage change and innovation in other farmers. He’s speaking in Te Puke, hosted by Business Results Group, at 7.30pm on February 12, and in Tauranga at Farmer Motor Group at 4pm on February 13. Registrations are required, see www.beyondreasonabledrought. co.nz for more information. By Corrie Taylor

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Chainsaw cuts in row A 37-year-old man is in hospital after suffering injuries caused by a chainsaw during an altercation with another man at a property near Te Puke. The Te Puke man was taken to Tauranga Hospital with back injuries after police say he and another man known to the victim got into an argument at a rural property south of Te Puke on Monday. Bay of Plenty Police district communications manager Kim Perks says police received a call reporting a serious assault from an address near Rangiruru Road about 10.30am.

Sickened at roach find A Welcome Bay mother is lost for words after finding a dead cockroach and bumble bee in a packet of microwave-cooked popcorn she gave her six-year-old daughter. At about 2pm on Sunday Deborah Evans cooked a bag of Art Pop butter-flavoured microwave popcorn for her daughter Amber Gleeson, only to find two creepy insects inside.

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Derek’s final flight Tauranga’s longest serving top dresser pilot has retired after 53 years in the job and 32,000 hours in the air.

Derek Williams sat on the grass at Tauranga Airport last Friday afternoon smoking a cigar “to calm the nerves” before making a final flight in his PAC Fletcher FU-24 top dresser to Hamilton. Retirement was not Derek’s choice, but rather a result of employers Super Air deciding the plane would be put to better use in Kaitaia. “The work has slowly died off here, so it makes sense for the company,” says Derek. “I’m on hand to do something if it’s required, but officially this is it.” But the 76-year-old Mount Maunganui resident is leaving a heavy stamp on the region’s aviation industry – his 53-year career offering impressive statistics. Since earning his pilot’s licence in 1955 and beginning as a top dresser pilot in 1961, Derek has spent about 32,000 hours in the air, made about 592,000 take offs and landings – and spread 363,448 tonnes of fertiliser across 57,000 hectares. “I’ve got a saying, that I’ve never had a real job. I’ve sat on my ‘A’ doing what I love doing.” Despite his passion, it’s a job he’s thankful to have survived, when a lot of his friends and colleagues did not.

Derek Williams, with his PAC Fletcher FU-24 top dresser. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

“I have a lot of sad memories, it’s a dangerous operation. Particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, it felt like we had a funeral every week.” Such accidents were mostly down to lack of aeroplane performance or, bad air strips, says Derek. Statistics given to SunLive from Derek show 100 agricultural pilots lost their lives during 1949-1980 (3.2 per year), while 47 died between 1981 and 2012 (1.5 per year). “Top dressing has become safer over the years. These aeroplanes came out originally with 225 hp which is underpowered as heck. “This [Derek’s plane] is a 400 hp. The aircraft performance has increased three-fold.” Derek’s employer Super Air has employed 14 pilots since its creation 25 years ago. It has lost seven pilots and one loader driver. Derek himself has had “a lot of near misses” and two serious crashes. In 2000 he wrote off a Fletcher plane in Cambridge, escaping without injury.

“The engine seemed to lose power and I went off the strip, I hit something and it went all dark. When I stopped I thought I must be dead. “But I opened the canopy, the engine was ripped out, and I had gone through a trough and the muck on the bottom had covered the aeroplane.” A second crash in 2001 in Northern Borneo resulted in his plane bursting into ﬂames. Again, Derek was uninjured. “I’ve run out of adrenaline,” he says. As he departed Tauranga Airport last week, a special tradition for retiring pilots saw the airport’s emergency vehicles spray water over the plane when Derek entered the runway. He received the same treatment on arrival in Hamilton, where a farewell event was organised. His retirement doesn’t mark the end of Derek’s time in the sky – he’s the owner of ex-RNZAF Harvard 91 and plans to continue ﬂying it as long as he can. By Corrie Taylor

Baby critical after deck fall A one-year-old Tauranga boy was taken to Auckland’s Starship Hospital after falling from the deck of a property. The Tauranga-based TECT Trustpower Rescue helicopter was called to airlift the baby from Tauranga Hospital at 11pm on Sunday. Pilot Liam Brettkelly says the boy suffered head injuries in a fall from the deck of a property. A Tauranga Hospital spokesperson conﬁrmed the baby was brought to Tauranga Hospital for treatment before being transferred.

Smoking and religion drops Bay of Plenty residents are turning away from smoking and are less afﬁliated with a particular religion, according to the latest census ﬁgures. Figures from the 2013 Census released this week show a 22 per cent drop in the number of smokers in the region and a 7 per cent drop in religion compared to the last census in 2006. The Bay follows a nationwide trend with a 22.5 per cent drop in smokers nationwide.

City events funding boost A new city events policy intended to put Tauranga on the map as a major events destination both nationally and internationally will be put to the public. Tauranga City Council has this week adopted a proposed new policy that will provide an additional $382,000 to the events plan structure, bringing its total budget to $582,000. The council is also signalling further discussion on its future investment in events as part of the 2015/2020 long term plan discussion process.

Proposed catch limits discussed Public consultation on new commercial catch limits for rock lobster and scallop stocks is underway, with the aim of increasing the number of stock available. The Ministry for Primary Industries is also consulting on proposals to introduce carpet shark, seal shark and hagfish to the Quota Management System from October 1. MPI is inviting feedback from stakeholders and tangata whenua on the proposals. Commercial fisheries manager Andrew Doube says what’s being proposed is a reduction in the commercial catch limit. “The Western Bay of Plenty is an area we call Cray 3, as it expands quite a long way. “There are three options; two are demand productions in the TACC [total allowable commercial catch] and another one is the status quo.” Andrew says as far as changes to recreational limits go, there are not going to be any proposed changes to legal sizes or daily bag limits. “The reason the changes are being proposed is because the commercial and recreation sectors want to increase the number of fish in the water in order to reduce the amount of time it takes to catch their limit.” Part of the intention of the proposal is to make it easier for recreational fishermen to catch their bag limits, says Andrew. Copies of the consultation documents and information on the process for consultation, including deadlines for submissions, can be found on By Letitia Atkinson MPI’s website.

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Sweetened record

Twins Talia and Ava, 3, and brother Jayden Crowe, 6, enjoy a tasty ice cream served by long-serving Mr Whippy Nicholas Wynne. Photo by Tracy Hardy. Cover story

After 28 years as Tauranga’s Mr Whippy, Nicholas Wynne still loves serving up his summer-time treat every day. As the country’s longest-serving Mr Whippy – a record which will take some licking to beat – he has become a recognised face around the community over the years. “One of my students was working the other day and these kids came up and poked their head in to see who was in the van. ‘No that’s not the real Mr Whippy’, they said,” recalls Nicholas, with a hint of pride at his established reputation. Ironically, growing up in the cooler climes of Dunedin, it was

only when he transferred north as a banker that he had a taste of the classic Kiwi ice cream. Uncertain about his banking career prospects Nicholas, who is now one of two franchisors in the Western Bay, was tempted to get his own red and white van after hearing about the success of one of his clients in Rotorua. “I was looking for a change, to be my own boss, and was very interested in what I saw,” says Nicholas – who covers the area from Mount Maunganui through Tauranga’s harbourside suburbs up to Katikati. Nicholas still enjoys the work, saying while he works long hours over summer he makes a good living and still gets a buzz seeing children’s eyes light up as they get one of the iconic soft serve ice creams. “I still love the romance of it. It’s

great to be a part of.” Over the hectic summer period the van operates every day – primarily from the beachside by Mount Drury where a few mobile traders are based – as well as at events and visiting camping grounds. It’s a seven day a week operation serving up the classic taste of summer, but the help of two students during the holidays keeps the work manageable. On March 29 Mr Whippy New Zealand celebrates its 50th anniversary by giving away ice creams for a gold coin donation – which it’s collecting for the Child Cancer Foundation. “It should deﬁnitely be around for at least another 50 years unless councils or residents interfere,” he says, alluding to recent problems mobile traders have been facing. By Hamish Carter

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Capturing sunshine Ask anyone what it is they love about the Western Bay, the sunny weather is likely to be near the top of their list. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a matter of regional pride. But while we all love getting out into the balmy weather, Taurangaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geoff Tyrrell takes a little more notice than most. For the last 18 years, Geoff has had the job of keeping track of Taurangaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total sunshine hours at Tauranga Airport â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as without neighbouring tall buildings to cast shadows, airports are the perfect spot to measure the golden glow. In his job with the aptly-named Sun Air, which has a contract to supply NIWA with the information, Geoff uses an instrument called the Campbell-Stokes Sunshine Recorder, originally designed 160 years ago. In just the same way people can create ďŹ res by focusing sunlight through a magnifying glass, the recorder focuses rays onto a sheet of card to burn a line over the hour marks as the sun passes overhead. The cards are changed every day after sunset or before sunrise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a job the airport rescue ďŹ re service has been doing for the last two years. Every month, Geoff tallies up the daily records Taurangaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sunshine manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Geoff Tyrrell has the job of measuring how much sun the area receives. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

to provide a total to NIWA. When The Weekend Sun caught up with him on February 1, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d totalled up the hours etched into all his January cards to ďŹ nd it was a new record for him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reaching 300.7 sunshine hours for the month, just up on the 300.6 set last year. For many years Tauranga and Nelson always topped the national charts, but Geoff says it has recently become a four-way competition with Blenheim and Whakatane, which has only recently begun recording sunshine. In fact, it was our Eastern Bay neighbour which topped the national charts last year, with NIWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s records showing Whakatane was the sunniest spot for 2013 with 2792 sunshine hours. This was followed closely by Tauranga with a gleaming 2515 hours. By Hamish Carter

Events market Tauranga City Councillors have decided Tauranga will fully enter the events acquisition and support the market with a funding boost, replacing staff lost at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CCO reorganisation and a new joint venture community/ council board structure. The decisions are an effort to keep events the city has helped nurture from being poached by other cities; and to attract more events. TCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Plan discussion is about providing an additional $382,000 boost to the current $200,000 budgeted for event funding. The $200,000 will also be matched with $200,000 from event investors in the community. An external board of funders will also be established to invest in major events.

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Alicia’s big battle

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Four-year-old Alicia Steenson may be little, but she has a big ﬁght on her hands.

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The Tauranga tot is ﬁghting for her life in Starship Hospital after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitt Lymphoma – a rare form of Leukaemia – last month. Parents Trent and Vicky are staying in Auckland’s Ronald McDonald House with Alicia as she undergoes treatment, including chemotherapy and three lumbar punctures, while their four other children, including a baby boy, stay with carers in Tauranga. Family friend and work colleague Nina Harland has launched a fundraising mission to help the Steensons and is calling for help. “They are struggling, they have lost everything – and I just had to do something.” Added to Alicia’s diagnosis is the recent realisation the family has been living in a house contaminated with methamphetamine. The Steensons have been renting a home in Tauranga since last year and upon ﬁnding a large amount of chemicals under the house in recent weeks, became suspicious and contacted police. “Alicia is a thumb-sucker, and coupled with her illness, Vicky became suspicious. They found out the house had been raided in 2011

for methamphetamine.” Formal police testing revealed high levels of the Class-A drug, says Nina. “They have pushed that aside because they’re concentrating on Alicia, but they had to leave. “So they just have to start from scratch when Alicia gets better. And she will get better, she can ﬁght this.” Alicia’s sickness began with a sore jaw, which a doctor prescribed

Alicia Steenson, after her treatment started at Starship Hospital. a course of antibiotics for. “She didn’t get better, she started getting worse. Her gums were like jelly, and you could just pull her teeth out.” Testing in Auckland revealed the diagnosis. She was put on treatment immediately, and doctors are conﬁdent she can survive, says Nina. An online fundraising page has been set up for the family and donations can be made at link www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/aliciakade

Aiding Aongatete’s outdoors centre Aongatete Outdoor Education Centre is in need of repairs and ground-keeping – and its volunteers need more ‘friends’ to help with the physical nature of the work. Committee member Iain Bibby says while last year’s call for volunteers has seen fresh members join – new challenges have developed in the form of outdoor jobs. “Our main thrust is to get people on board who don’t necessarily want to go to meetings but just be a Friend of Aongatete and use their skills to help out.” Iain says the committee has recently made a fresh website, a new Facebook page – and the Friends of

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Icy ride for Te Puke boarder Rebecca Torr is content to trade Bay of Plenty’s beaches and sun for plenty of snow and frosty breath in her chance to compete in this year’s Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The 23-year-old Te Puke snowboarder is part of the 15-strong New Zealand Olympic Winter Team – to compete in snowboard, freeski, alpine skiing, ice speed skating and skeleton – announced ahead of the game’s opening ceremony today. Speaking to The Weekend Sun from her base in Breckenridge, Colorado, Rebecca says it’s incredi-

ble hearing her name announced after such a short time in the sport of slopestyle. Slopestyle sees athletes perform the most difﬁcult tricks while getting the highest amplitude from jumps, with an emphasis on performing different types of tricks instead of doing one great trick repeatedly. Rebecca, snowboarding since 2002, began competing in snowboard slopestyle in 2010, and has enjoyed a rapid rise up the elite ranks – in 2011 she was named the Ball Park Rookie of the Year for the 2010-2011 Winter Dew Tour season. “I’m super stoked to hear everyone’s response about how proud they are.

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Nipping at the heels Papamoa junior surf lifesavers are predicting a tight battle on the beach as they eye an unprecedented fourth Eastern Regional Junior Championships title at Mount Maunganui. This weekend 60-70 of the Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club’s junior members are pulling on the club’s blue and gold colours and competing in a variety of surf and sand-based events among a 480-strong ﬁeld. The championships sees competitors converge on Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach to splash and dash their way to individual and club glory. Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club junior surf coordinator Tracey Mano is pleased with the number of entrants from the club’s junior programme, as they eye further junior lifesaving success. “I think there is some added pressure there but it is okay, we have some very good athletes there; so we should get some good results

there hopefully,” says Tracey. “Omanu is probably going to be the strongest competition because they have got huge numbers and they are stronger on the beach; we are better in the water.” SLNZ eastern region programme and services manager Mike Lord is expecting a tough two days competition, with athletes coming from throughout the North Island’s surf lifesaving regions of Eastern, Northern and Central. “We have 15 clubs with the largest clubs being Omanu with 94 competitors and Mount Maunganui with 93,” says Mike. “Papamoa has won it the last three years – and they will be the ones to beat. I can imagine it will be hotly contested between Omanu and the Mount.” The competition starts 9am Saturday and 8am Sunday, at Mount Maunganui Main Beach.

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Sam and Mike receive their New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour trophy on Sunday. Mount Maunganui volleyball heavyweights Sam O’Dea and Mike Watson are turning their attention to international competition after emerging victorious at the weekend’s New Zealand Beach Volleyball Open. In sizzling conditions at Mount Main Beach on Sunday, the local pair defeated runner-up team Ben O’Dea and Tom Hartles in a tight three-set match. The 15-12 win sends them to Asia in April to represent the country in the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour. Playing together competitively for the first time this season, Sam and Mike look fit to bring tough competition to the Asian and Oceania teams in the tour, having taken out all four rounds of the national pro tour this year. They defeated Ben and Tom in the final of each round, but Sam says Sunday’s final was the tightest match yet. “We’ve played them all season in the final every time and it’s been a really close match. Yesterday

[Sunday], we won the ﬁrst set pretty comfortably and we thought we might take it easy, but they came back in the second set. “The third set was pretty intense; it went down to the wire again, so it was a good one to watch.” Sam says the Mount is one of the best beaches in the world, “and it’s awesome having all the family and friends there”. The series win was a welcome relief after months and months of intense training for the pair. “We trained pretty hard going into it. Me and Watson were in Brisbane for a couple of months; and I think we trained harder than anyone going into the season, so it was really good for us to see that pay off.” Asia brings the opportunity to win big prize money, which will aid the pair in further travel and training this year; and higher aspirations of competing on the Beach Volleyball World Tour and qualifying for the By Corrie Taylor Rio Olympic Games in 2016.

Marching to the top Tauranga marchers are stepping to the right beat after winning two gold medals at a national marching event. Tauranga’s Paciﬁc Guards Leisure Marching Team, consisting of 12 members aged 40-75, are double gold medal winners after competing at the Masters Games in Dunedin on January 30February 2. The women are focussing on the 2014 Leisure Nationals in March before next year’s nationals in Tauranga, where 1000 female marchers are expected to attend.

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Triumphant Tauranga trio A trio of Tauranga City motocross riders are basking in national limelight after picking up a wealth of titles at the New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix in Woodville, 25km east of Palmerston North. Cody Cooper, Jakob Bourne and Aaron Wiltshier all returned victorious from the high proﬁle NZ motocross event late last month, with the major talking point being Cody lifting his second New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix title. Making it a treble of titles was Jakob, who took out the 6-8 Years 50cc MX title while Aaron grabbed the Woodville Senior 125 MX GP ahead of fellow KTM rider Josiah Natzke, of Hamilton, with Ngatea’s Ben Broad, Yamaha, taking third step on the podium. Cody, aged 30, and current MX1 NZ MX 450cc Class champion, produced a determined display for the top step of the podium at the 53rd annual running of the event – following his 2007 maiden victory. Along with the MX1 class title, Cody picked up the Invitation Feature Race – the race with the NZ GP crown as its prize. “I haven’t had a win there since 2007, so it’s good to win it again,” he admits. “I didn’t race as I would have liked to, as my starts weren’t the best; just one area of my starting technique was a bit off.” Eight-year-old Jakob remains all smiles after claiming his own slice of national silverware – marking a rapid rise in the sport after debuting in 2012. “It was a good meeting and the track was alright for the day; and it was a grass track, so that was pretty good for me,” says Jakob. “It was just because the track was a fast track and I’m used to fast tracks.” Making the step up from the 50 to 65cc class, Jakob admits there is added pressure and competition – but he is content with basking in his title-winning success at this stage. “I was just amazed; my dad said he was so proud and said ‘Well By Luke Balvert done son’ many times.”

Jakob Bourne and Cody Cooper in Mount Maunganui, after winning their titles at the New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix in Woodville. Absent: Aaron Wiltshier. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Mystery solved: lost memories’ owner found The owners of a memory card found on Mount Maunganui Main Beach, containing 177 photographs taken during the New Year period, have been identiﬁed. Tauranga resident Graeme Urlich has been searching for the owners since January 11. Photos on the card included some of ﬁreworks, New Year’s Day, some of Franklin St in Auckland and some showed inside Starship Children’s Hospital.

Noticing this, Graeme phoned the hospital but had no response. Finding the hospital’s email address, Graeme sent a photograph in the hope someone may recognise the women pictured. “I just crossed my ﬁngers and sent it off and said can you forward it to someone at the hospital who might know who these women are.” This week, Graeme received an email

saying one of the women pictured in the lost photographs is a daughter of one of the doctors at the hospital – and he’s been given an Auckland address to send the memory card to. “They knew that they’d lost it, and she said that they were pretty upset that they had lost it,” says Graeme. “So it made their day, ﬁnding out it had been found.” By Zoe Hunter

COME FOR MORNING TEA AND A CATCH UP Meet our new Sales Manager, Fiona Nelson, Wednesday 12 February, 10am Fiona is well known to so many people in Katikati, she hardly needs any introduction. Even so, she’d love to have a chat with anyone thinking of making a move to a retirement village, now she has taken up responsibility for sales at Summerset by the Sea. “After many years in sales, my new role at Summerset is a great opportunity for me to help Western Bay of Plenty people enjoy a wonderful lifestyle in their retirement.” Come along on Wednesday for a nice, relaxed morning tea. It’s a chance to let Fiona know what you’re looking for in your retirement. In turn she’ll tell you more about the wonderful village we are building at 181 Park Road. Please let her know you are coming by calling 07 985 6983.

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Aspiring taekwondo Olympian and Tauranga teenager Sam Jacobs says “When you find a sport you like, don’t stop and take it as far as you can go” – and that’s exactly what he’s doing. “I express myself through sport, just like any other teenager when they find a sport they enjoy,” says Sam. “You just keep going back to it.” The 16-year-old is hoping to compete in back to back taekwondo tournaments on March 15-30 – including the Junior Olympic Qualification Tournament and the Taekwondo Junior World Championships in Taiwan. The Olympic qualification contest could secure him a place at the Junior Olympics in China in six months’ time – and if he wins the world championships, he could be heading there as the best junior in the world. To get to the tournaments in March, Sam needs to raise $5500.

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His fundraising efforts and savings from part-time work at The Warehouse have so far earned him $2000. Sam attended his ﬁrst taekwondo class at age nine, when he tagged along with his friend – and within six months he’d won his ﬁrst silver medal. Since then, Sam has

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racked up a number of medals, including gold at the Malaysian Open. Sam trains with Olympic coach Master Kesi O’Neil at Team KO in Mount Maunganui and says other young people should “give it a go”. His parents Paul and Sepora say Sam’s commitment and motivation towards taekwondo and his schoolwork is impressive. “He makes me really proud to be his dad,” says Paul. For anyone wishing to help Sam realise his dream, money can be donated to Sam’s Westpac bank account number 03 1547 0440 469 000. Sam is also looking for a sponsor. Those interested can email Paul at ps.jacobs@xtra.co.nz By Zoe Hunter

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Jetty upgrade Kotuku Reserve’s popular but old jetty is set to be replaced. Inset: Concept plans in 3D for a replacement jetty.

An old yet popular jetty is set to be upgraded later this year – but first Western Bay of Plenty District Council staff are asking the public what they think of concept plans for the work. The jetty on Kotuku Reserve, next to Plummers Point Rd, is still useable but the council has plans to replace it by June, using a budget of $200,000. “This old jetty is a very popular recreational asset. However, a structural inspection carried out in 2012 identified the main structural bearers of the jetty were in very poor condition, with little safe life remaining,” says WBOPDC reserves and facilities projects and assets manager Scott Parker. “Renewal of the jetty is programmed in the Long Term Plan for completion by June 2014, which is sufficient for a

new purpose-built design and a better long-term solution.” Scott says the draft concept design shows a more useful pontoon platform, similar to the one at Omokoroa Domain. “A pontoon like this will provide improved water access and more space for all users. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s monitoring station, tide gauge and lighting for night-time use will remain.” The proposed pontoon is 3m by 15m, connected by gangway, about 8m beyond the existing jetty – however Scott says this is subject to feedback, with the council now seeking comment on the draft concept plans. “Construction is not expected before April 2014; once resource consent has been obtained and the contract tendering process completed.” The close-off date is Friday, February By Merle Foster 14, 2014.

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Committing to relationships A celebration of marriage begins today, with Marriage Week running from February 7 and ending on Valentine’s Day. Tauranga Marriages is marking the special week by encouraging couples to invest in their relationship – and enrich existing ones. James Muir from Tauranga Marriages says ﬁrstly, there are no perfect marriages, but trained facilitators can help couples build healthy relationships and stronger marriages. James says great marriages grow great children – and he encourages men and women to pause before they say ‘I do’, or enter in a committed relationship to ensure they are well prepared for the reality of married life. He also wants to let all couples know there is help at hand. “The reality is here in Tauranga about 800 couples will commit to marriage in 2014; however from experience we know that it will not be easy for any of them, and sadly in 2014 almost 400 cou-

ples will go through the pain of divorce. “And this does not include other unmarried couples who face a painful break up.” This is why Tauranga Marriages offers an Enrich programme to Bay couples on a very affordable basis to help build healthy relationships and stronger marriages for engaged, premarital and married couples. Newly-appointed deputy mayor Kelvin Clout, who has been married to his wife Kathryn for 27 years, supports marriage week. “Marriage, a great marriage does not

happen automatically. It requires the mutual commitment to shared goals, demonstrations of affection, sincere conﬂict resolution and preferring one another in love. Kathryn and I are blest to have such a marriage.” James encourages couples to come and talk with a trained Enrich facilitator during Marriage Week – this special offer remains open until May 31. By Zoe Hunter

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Active ideas for Valentine’s Day dates Many people will be planning a romantic meal or giving chocolates as part of a special treat for their valentines this year, but if you really love them you’ll want to keep them healthy too, here’s a few ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day - the romantic and active way. 1. Following a healthy romantic dinner for two, take your loved one out for some dancing. 2. At sunset, head out for a romantic walk on the beach. 3. Pack a picnic and hike

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Valentine’s Day - where did it come from? As many of us have come to know it, Valentine’s Day is a day designed for loved-up couples to bask in each other, and a day filled with angst for those without a date on February 14. While I’m personally not one to celebrate the lovey dovey occasion, I find myself curious as to how it all came about. How exactly does a day, marked by giving cards, flowers, choco-

lates and ﬂuffy toys holding hearts to that special someone, come about? Here’s what I could ﬁnd: Originally a pagan fertility festival, Valentine’s Day was adopted by Christians to ideally become a celebration of love, romance and general warm-fuzziness. The history of Valentine’s Day suggests Saint Valentine is the name of a martyred saint of ancient Rome. Many historians believe he was a priest who lived during

the reign of the Roman emperor Claudius II. He was put to death – on February 14 – for performing marriage ceremonies for couples who were not allowed to marry. These unions were forbidden if parents did not agree with the marriage, or the groom was a soldier or slave. Valentine’s Day became associated with romance during the 14th Century, when courtly love was celebrated. In 1381, a poem was

Chorus serenading couples in love Loved-up residents can celebrate this Valentine’s Day in their own home with a rose and a love song from Harmony A Plenty Barbershop Chorus.

Valentine’s Day, phone Erol on 07 571 5259 or Brian on 07 544 3033. By Zoe Hunter Nominations are open to any age.

Three quartets from Harmony A Plenty are available to sing a song or two to nominated loved ones on February 14. Barbershop music – with its close, unaccompanied four-part harmonies and ringing chords, is a unique American folk art style of singing, says chorus member Bill Butterﬁeld. He says Harmony A Plenty has been sharing and celebrating the love on Valentine’s Day in Tauranga for many years. “We do it to brighten somebody’s day. The ladies are normally delighted.” Bill encourages men to do something special for their lady and surprise her with a love song. Choose from a range of old barbershop love songs including ‘Call me Sweetheart’. To nominate your loved one to be serenaded and gifted with a rose on

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written in celebration of English royals Richard II and Anne of Bohemia’s engagement. From then on, Valentine’s Day has always been associated with love. I’m not sure when the pattern of spending hundreds of dollars on jewel-

lery, dinners and edible love hearts came about... I thought love was supposed to be free? But then who’s going to turn down a red rose if it happened to appear? Not me.

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Who ya gonna call? Dungbusters! Most of us go to a lot of trouble to clean up our naturally-occurring motions, while cavorting in the parks and reserves of the region.

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So it’s disappointing to find droppings of a variety of shapes and origins left to settle and stink. The responsible dog owners get fingered! One of our regular jaunts is a quick blast around Robbins Park – the former bowling greens make excellent Frisbee fields. Council workers do a great job keeping these gardens looking fab, so it’s a shame when others soil the grounds with their dirty business. You have to wonder why the council would go to so much trouble to keep the place nice, when some residents don’t seem to care if it’s trashed. Combined with the effect of the derelict homeless Me looking a little characters laying around stoned and concerned about the size liquored, we have to ask if the effort is worth it. of this monster doo doo. Come on dog owners, take a plastic bag! from a bird, we’re all in Perhaps the council should deep trouble. provide some, just as other towns Anyway, it occurred to do. Some strategically placed bag me that us dogs are the dispensers would help those who only animals registered, get caught short. levied and required to pick Storm keeping it fresh Another episode this week had up our doo doo. in his own pool. my eyes bulging. An enormous What of the contribudeposit was left on one of the local tions from cats, horses, Te Puna reserves. So big, I hope birds, ducks and any of the the animal that passed it is okay. This pile of manure other myriad of critters roaming the region? Thanks to was the size of a small cat. My eyes were watering just everyone who sent in their awesome summer photos thinking about the prospect of delivering that. – here’s one I’d like to share this week! Keep them I’m hoping it was a horse, or an elephant. If it came coming – corrie@thesun.co.nz - Flo

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There are many differing opinions on the safety of giving dogs a bone to chew on – and the idea that it is natural for dogs to eat bones is a popular one. Unfortunately, we frequently see the dangers of feeding bones to dogs in our ﬂuffy patients. Because bones are hard, chewing on them can cause damage to teeth, cracking the enamel off the side of large molars, or fracturing smaller teeth. Bones can be fatty and cause weight gain or pancreatitis. They can be old and smelly and cause bacterial infections.

Some dogs are very protective of their bone, and may become aggressive around them. Bones can get stuck, and we have removed bones from between teeth, wedged across the roof of the mouth, the windpipe, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and bowel. We’ve seen bones clump together and cause constipation so rock-solid surgery is required to remove it. We’ve seen bones lacerate intestines and cause peritonitis. And despite our best efforts, sadly the outcome is sometimes fatal. If you do feed bones, feed only

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Faulty microchips continue A Tauranga veterinarian is surprised his vet clinic has detected more than 100 faulty microchips in dogs during the last 14 months. Tauranga Vets managing director and veterinarian David McDonnell says initial reports from a microchip supplier advising of a product defect more than one year ago suggested detections of faulty chips would be minimal. “It is quite surprising the number of faulty ones we’ve detected,” says David, who routinely scans microchips for faults when pets have annual health checks. “From initial information we received from one of our supVet nurse Zoe pliers, we thought we’d detect Bunker implants about half a dozen, based on the ID microchips into size of our database – but the Labradoodle Eddy. number has been into Photo Bruce Barnard. the hundreds.

“The other reason a microchip may not read is that it may have migrated in the body, as they usually sit between the shoulders.” The main problem with dogs carrying faulty microchips is the device cannot be read to offer the animal’s information, and aid in re-uniting pets with their owners. “It just doesn’t read, it’s doesn’t come up with the unique code and this cannot be matched with the national database or council database to ﬁnd who the rightful owner of the dog is.” He says it is still very important that dog owners microchip their pets – as the beneﬁts far outweigh the cost. “We have just amazing stories of reuniting dogs with their owners all of the time. “In dealing with wandering animals and seeing who owns it – the microchip just aids in fantastic stories.”

Appropriate park behaviour: getting it perfect We take our dogs to the beach or the park because we love to see them running around having fun. But to ensure all dogs and dog owners are safe, we need to consider a few simple rules in dog park etiquette. When at the park, avoid letting your dog mob or sprint up to other dogs that are entering the park. If there are dogs present which ﬁnd your dog’s greeting to be too overwhelming, it is then your responsibility to call your dog back. It’s not enough to yell out: “Don't

worry- he’s friendly” to the other dog’s owner. So a reliable recall must be trained beforehand. If your dog has a tendency to steal toys from other dogs, you need to be able to call him back or have a ‘leave it’ command to prevent your toy-thief from engaging in this potentially dangerous situation. One way to prevent this is to teach your dog to focus on and engage in games with you. Most dogs prefer to play in pairs, so if your dog is being a pest and trying to play with an already existing pair you will need to engage it in another game. If the play becomes too fast or too

vertical, or if it is annoying other dogs, you must stop it and let the dogs calm down. If a shy or timid dog is feeling uncomfortable with your dog’s greeting or interactions, be sure to give this dog the space it needs and call your dog back.

Changes have already been made by the supplier to the microchip design to ﬁx the problem, says David. “The fault was due to the copper coil wire – they’re very ﬁne – and there must have been a break or something like that with the process. It’s inserted in a glass capsule.” David says anyone can bring their dog to the clinic for a complimentary microchip check. Any faulty microchips will be replaced free of charge, even if the dog isn’t a Tauranga Vets regular. By Merle Foster

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Time management: Don’t plan anything The New Year is rocketing ahead with all sorts of projects and ideas slotting into the fabric of time and its management.

All sorts of things can effect what gets achieved on a daily basis, with positive and negative results. Some days our plans change as microgreens take up most of my day.

Then the council passes by about one of the chickens crossing the road and depositing fantastic manure on someone’s driveway. And a large multinational wants your edible decor product down in the South Island in two weeks. Lastly, my teenage son comes to stay at short notice; all while I’m suffering from Bare Cupboard Syndrome and Bare Fridge Syndrome. The syndromes are symptoms of usual after-Christmas credit card bill and back to school expenses scenario. The widening gap between rich and poor in this country would shrink if people stopped worrying about chicken poop and the multinationals paid their bills on time. My thoughts turn instead to the immediate problem of what to feed my son for dinner and school lunches the next day. There are some eggs in the hen house and cherry tomatoes and capsicums in the garden. These are things I know he will eat. Luckily, there’s half a packet of feta left in the fridge, so it’s a vegetarian frittata for dinner and lunch the next day.

Cherry tomato, herb, potato, and feta frittata four serves Ingredients Olive oil ½ red onion, diced 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes Basil leaves 100g feta cheese, diced 1 cup cooked, diced potatoes ½ cup cream 3 free-range eggs Salt and pepper 1 Tbsp custard powder Method In a heavy skillet, cook off red onion in a little oil. Add potatoes and cook until browned. Season, then add garlic, tomatoes and shredded up basil leaves. Stir together eggs, cream and custard powder. Pour into pan then add the diced feta. Place the whole pan into the oven and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for eight to 10 minutes until set. Other ingredients can be added, such as silver beet and microgreens if desired. Serve warm or chill and eat the next day. A big wedge is great wrapped up for the school lunch box.

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Cultivating character and feeding families Owen TakuiraNgaropo and a handful of helpers have grown Hartford Ave’s ‘The Rock’ garden to now feed hundreds of families. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Motivated by his Christian spirit, Papamoa’s Owen Takuira-Ngaropo has been cultivating his backyard to feed hundreds of hungry families.

Owen is indebted to the businesses which have helped with donated goods and support including Fulton Hogan, HEB, Mount Engineering and Bay Sandblasting. But he’s now looking for donations of coolroom sheeting to make a smoko room with

A project to help those in need has grown from produce in a plot on his Hartford Ave section ﬁve years ago to spilling over onto an adjoining reserve with council’s support two years ago. From a seed of an idea, the garden between his street and Santa Barbara Drive germinated – and it now puts vegetables on hundreds of tables every week through foodbanks, the Salvation Army, churches and other agencies. “It’s such a mean buzz to help lots of people,” says Owen, who counts among his main helpers Allan and Alison Bell. He has a handful of key supporters who regularly muck in while others give a lending hand when they can. “I’ve got some awesome men and women involved. It’s all about community and helping others out,” says Owen, who admits it was initially a struggle to get much support. “But we would still love more manpower.” He likens gardening to cultivating your own character, saying it’s good for everyone. “I always say a garden is just like yourself. If you don’t weed out your bad habits, they will end up taking over – just like weeds.”

Watercress wonder I once read that watercress shows extraordinary potential in the realm of cancer prevention and management, apart from its offering of culinary versatility as a delicious leafy green. You can eat it fresh or cooked. The way I love it is with a little chilli and garlic; it truly takes it to a different level. Who said the best things in life aren’t free? Chilli watercress Olive oil 2 hot red chilli, diced with seeds removed (optional) 2 garlic gloves, crushed 1 bag fresh water cress 1 dash soy sauce 1/4 cup water Salt and pepper Clean the watercress. In a large pot, cook garlic with chilli for about one minute. Add watercress and stir well. If it starts

to get a little sticky, add a little water. Once reduced down, add soy sauce, salt and pepper. It’s a beautiful dish to eat on its own, or served up with a steak on the side.

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Owen would love to hear from anyone who can help. Call him on 07 572 1175, or drop into the gardens on Saturdays from 10am-3:30pm. To ﬁnd out more, visit Facebook and search The Rock - Hartford Ave Community Gardens. By Hamish Carter

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Finding the right loan home loans, ensuring they get the best possible rates. And the same goes for those thinking about getting life insurance – “the sooner they do it, the better,” says Mike.

Forget about searching for hours to ﬁnd the best loan and insurance options – Mortgage and insurance adviser Mike Williams at Share will do all of the hard work for you.

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Recently moving to Share in Maunganui Rd, Mike is able to offer a full mortgage broking service giving customers a range of home loans options. He is also able to look after all personal insurance needs, including life insurance, health, trauma and income protection. Mike, known as “Mike the Moneyman”, says he offers the convenience of searching for the right home loan option for his customers. “I do all of the hard work for them,” says Mike. “I will find exactly what our customers need and then find the right loan for them.” He also offers an after-hours service if necessary, and can meet you anywhere that is convenient – and the best part is, the service is free. Mike has been in the financial service industry for 26 years and says Share customers are given expert knowledge and advice from experienced advisers – all under the same roof. For those customers who have existing mortgages, Mike advises they contact him now before rates start rising. He can arrange to re-fix customer’s

Mike Williams from Share. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Let’s learn from our children We have sent the children back to school across the country – and it got me thinking: Why are we happy for our children to learn from experts but we, the adults, don’t want to learn a thing? Teachers are now going through the process of understanding how best to teach different students in class the various areas of the curriculum. We as adults encourage this process. We want our children to learn as much as possible. That is why we send them to school.

But most adults, I feel, at some stage decide they don’t need to learn anymore. This is understandable once you have lived a number of years, as life can get a little predictable. But does it though – really? I am not so sure. Life, to me, changes like the tides. Yes, there are always highs and lows – but you never do know how high or low you are going to go. I think we should learn from our children and continue to learn. Seek out the advice of experts when required. When you are ready, give us a call.

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Focus on financial literacy for youth - part two This follows on from the Level One programme, which has been highly recommended and regarded. This is an ideal follow-on for those who attended the Level One programme. Dates are to be announced for March. Level One - Suitable for 15-24 year olds. Focuses on how to set SMART ﬁnancial goals, overview of saving versus ﬁnance, credit cards, how to budget, personal risk management and much more. Feedback has been extremely positive, and attendees state they now have a much better understanding

they will be making one of the largest on how to set a budget, how credit cards financial decisions of their future. work, how saving and compounding Planwise is passionate about helpinterest works. All workbooks and study material is provided. Level Two - Suitable for 18-24 year olds. This programme provides a more in depth look at credit cards and finance, credit checks and what to avoid. This programme has a core focus on how to buy your first home and what is involved. From sale and purchase agreements, and what it means to go unconditional, to how to avoid problems and structuring your home loan. Plus, it is presented in language young people can understand. All attendees are provided with workbooks and additional material to assist them at the time when

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Based on my experiences as a councillor during the last six-and-a-half years, I believe development contributions can be problematic – especially when growth slows down. While I agree planning is an essential part of council’s role, I’m not convinced development contributions are the ideal way of funding future projects and infrastructure. The philosophy is “growth pays for growth”, and to spread the cost and create intergenerational equity. However, if growth doesn’t occur as predicted, it’s the ratepayer who eventually picks up the tab. Development contributions are a science and the volumes of pages in council’s Development Contributions Policy is testament to their complexity. We are fortunate growth is now on an upward curve again. Tauranga is said to be the second most unaffordable city in New Zealand. I welcome central government’s move to look into development contributions and coming up with a sensible way forward, which will need to include sunset clauses to allow for council’s current commitments.

“The next wave of progressive change that is sweeping the world is green.” With this comment, Russel Norman, co-leader of the Green Party, challenged the other parties in the run to the next election to embrace the 21st century. Subjugating the environment to the economy misrepresents both the nature and purpose of a vibrant and forward-looking economy. John Key kicked off his year with his vision of more resource exploitation, particularly mining and oil exploration and further reductions in water quality. The 20th century was good to him, and he is determined to keep us there. Interestingly, the Federated Farmers and new BoP regional councillor Doug Owens seem to agree with Russel Norman. Both wrote to the Sunday Star Times (February 2) asking for a proactive approach to water quality. Bruce Wills, national president of FF, noted that “we all need to work harder to improve water quality”, and “no normal farmer wakes up in the morning with a desire to pollute”. Doug Owens decried the new quality and quantity water standards being introduced by the National government as a “licence to pollute”.

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Riding to extreme in Paengaroa Top motorcyclists from around the country are converging on Paengaroa on Saturday for the ﬁfth annual Te Puke Enduro Cross event. Te Puke Motorcycle Club president Murray Jensen is excited about the event, which is being held at the Te Puke A&P Show. He’s expecting at least 40 riders to attend the event, which is the fourth in the ﬁve-round national series, with hopes of attracting a 3000-plus crowd. “It’s got a solid reputation – it’s

generally the most challenging stadium event of the series, and we’re doing our bit to keep it tough.” The event, which combines the precision and control required of competitive trial riding with speed and ﬁtness of seven-eight hour enduro contests, is the third in the ﬁve-round summer KTM Extreme Enduro Series. Murray describes enduro cross as similar to a trial event in an arena, but with greater focus on speed and tracks incorporating elements of off-road riding, such as rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud, waterholes and special obstacles. “The idea is to go as fast as you

possibly can. It puts some different skills in it, and it’s a good cross-over sport.” To add to the challenge of the Te Puke event, organisers are putting truck tyres in the waterhole obstacle and plan to add soap or foam. “We’re just mixing it up a bit to keep it interesting.” Murray says about a dozen top riders have a chance to win, including Tauranga’s highlyranked Jim Lowe-Pahie. Riders earn points for rides, with the top riders from heats during the morning proceeding to a series of sudden death ﬁnal races. By Hamish Carter

Mission made easier with helping hand Farmer Doug Avery’s mission (see page 3) is being made easier by Mike Farmer, from Farmer Motor Group, who is lending Doug a vehicle to get around in during his national road show next week. Mike sees real value in spreading Doug’s message, and believes by lifting the performance of sheep and beef farmers with Doug’s help, all of New Zealand beneﬁts. Mike handed over the keys on Tuesday ahead of the tour, which reaches Tauranga on February 12 and 13. Teaming Up directors Karyn Abery and Ant Lagan, with Farmer Motor Group’s Mike Farmer. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Low speed success Lowered speed tolerance in summer is being credited for making roads safer with 42 deaths recorded between December 2013 and January 2014 – nearly half the 82 recorded in the 2008/2009 holiday period. From December 1 till January 31, police had a tolerance of just 4km/h above the speed limit for all drivers. It was the ﬁrst time the reduced speed tolerance was extended beyond an ofﬁcial holiday period. National road policing manager,

Superintendent Carey Griffiths, says it will take several months until a full and robust assessment of the campaign can be carried out. “Anecdotal feedback from our officers indicates the vast majority of motorists stopped for speeding were apologetic, with fewer complaints generally. “We’ve also received many supportive comments, with feedback that traffic appeared quieter and calmer over the holidays.” The end of campaign also follows a record low road toll for 2013, and one of the lowest ever January tolls on record.

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Chasing the chequered flag Despite starting strong in the Toyota Race Series, a run of unlucky incidents have cost Te Puke driver Michael Scott.

mid-pack in the third round. Last weekend, challenges qualifying well at Hampton Downs saw Michael starting well back on the grid, where he The five-round series has had its ups Te Puke driver Michael Scott has had struggled to make much and downs for the engineering student, mixed results in the first four rounds headway. of the Toyota Race Series. and with the final round at Manfeild “It was a very frustratPhoto by Bruce Jenkins. this weekend, Michael is determined to ing weekend due to how give it his best shot – aiming to finish on a high note far back we qualified,” says Michael, who describes as the top Kiwi. qualifying well as often the biggest challenge, followed The series, dominated by young international drivers by learning how to respond. competing in the European off-season, is recognised as Despite falling back to third-ranked Kiwi and 16th a springboard for upcoming Kiwi talent. overall in the field of 22, Michael says being within the Michael finished fourth in his first race in the series fraction of a second-splitting drivers, from about sixth at Teretonga, and top Kiwi at seventh place in the iniplace up, is still something to be proud of. tial three-race round. Michael’s hope for continuing to “For the team to be able to benchmark ourselves lead the local riders was dented when he was knocked against some of the top European drivers for the first out of two races in the following round at Timaru in time has been good.” separate pile-ups caused by other drivers. Aims to attract sponsorship from Western Bay busi“It was pretty frustrating to be taken out in the first nesses have not been as successful as he hoped, with two races by no fault of my own. In a point series, support only coming from Trevelyan’s Pack and Cool, where you are rewarded for finishing races, just one Zespri and Te Puke EDG, and the bulk of the expensive motorsport series funded by his family. DNF is a pretty tough setback.” “It’s been pretty tough and we’ll need more [sponsorA tough “unforgiving” course at Cromwell, not ship] to do it next year.” By Hamish Carter designed for single-seater racers, saw Michael finish

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The oldest wheels on show Car enthusiasts are in for a treat at Mount Maunganui Rotary’s ﬁrst-ever auto show with New Zealand’s oldest Mini set to show off its wheels for the day. Ian McDonnell’s 1959 Morris Mini Minor will park up at Mount Maunganui College grounds on February 23 for the inaugural Show off Your Wheels auto show. “It’s been conﬁrmed as the oldest continuously-registered Mini in New Zealand,” says Ian.

“It was one of the first four that came into the country in complete knockdown state; and it’s the only one of those four left that’s a flat floor model,” says Ian. Not only the oldest registered in the country, Ian’s Mini has also been confirmed as the oldest complete knockdown Mini in the world with matching numbers – which means it still has its original engine and most of its original assets. “I just like to show it off because of its heritage value really. It’s something that when I pass on, I’m going to leave it in my will to a museum.

“I’m not going to sell it. I want it to be kept for everyone to see.” Purchasing the Mini on Trade Me in September 2012, Ian saved the historyrich car from being shipped overseas. “The only bidders the guy had on it were a guy from Hong Kong and a guy from the UK,” says Ian. “But the guy who owned it before me didn’t want it to go out of the country. So we did a deal.” The show is at Mount Maunganui College on Saturday, February 23, from 10am to 4pm. Entry is $5, and primary schools aged children enter free when accompanied by an adult. By Zoe Hunter

Ian McDonnell’s 1959 Morris Mini Minor will park up at Mount Maunganui College grounds on February 23 for the inaugural Show off Your Wheels auto show. Photo by Daniel Hines.

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candle lighting, reﬂective readings and local singers John Darke and Brydie Price. The service also includes the blessing of messages placed on the 2013 Waipuna Hospice Christmas Trees. Donna says the evening will conclude with supper and an opportunity to catch up with hospice staff. December’s Christmas Tree appeal raised more than $16,000 for the on-going work of the hospice in supporting individuals diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and their families. “The service is made possible by the generosity of hospice sponsors.”

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Home truths on school support â&#x20AC;&#x153;Support, nurture, love â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really quite basic.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the advice of Greenpark School assistant principal Christina Leef on helping your children at school. But in our increasingly time-poor world, Christina stresses it also vital children have time to play and be children, not mini adults. Bethlehem Tertiary Institute senior teacher educator Marion Sanders encourages parents to leave plenty of time for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a critical activity for development that helps children learn problem solving, build their imagination and learn about social relationships. Marion, a former primary teacher, also rates showing an interest in what your child is learning as one of the most helpful things a parent can do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s critical to support your children in regards to what is going on at school â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a given for all parents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but that also means actively showing an interest.â&#x20AC;? Marion says when parents leave everything up to the teacher; children miss out on the beneďŹ ts of extra encouragement and involvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So ask them about what they learned, and about their relationships at school with their peers and teacher,â&#x20AC;? says Marion, who emphasises children learn

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better when they have good relationships. Pillans Point School principal Matt Simeon urges parents against comparing pupils, saying all are unique, and learn and developing at their own rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to allow them to develop at their pace.â&#x20AC;? Matt says good communication is vital between teachers and parents; â&#x20AC;&#x153;then parents and teachers can support children and their learningâ&#x20AC;?. Email is encouraged as an ideal way to communicate with teachers, which avoids rushed discussions before school that can distract the educators from their priorities. Christina says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for parents to work with the school and raise any issues promptly. Marion also urges parents against speaking negatively about teachers or the school in front of children, saying the conďŹ&#x201A;ict can stop children from giving their full effort. Marion says parents shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contradict how teachers teach subjects to avoid confusion, and should recognise effort over achievement to foster a growth mind-set that ability can be developed with effort. Christina also stressed the importance of not always intervening in problems for children, such as friendship difďŹ culties, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with your help â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they could learn from the experienceâ&#x20AC;?. Pillans Point School principal Matt Simeon gives beginning teacher Amelia Read a few teaching tips.

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Loving Marie’s rare roses The wafting perfume of more than 700 heritage rose varieties signiﬁes how much Mike Philo’s late wife Marie loved her Ongare Point garden. And despite amitting he doesn’t share Marie’s appreciation for the petal-curled ﬂowers – Mike’s going to keep her garden growing.

“I have a certiﬁcate Marie’s interest in heritage roses sprouted somewhere round here from a couple of well-known rose growers of her winning Queen in Taranaki, he says. of the Show [for best “She got to know them and bought her rose] in Auckland in ﬁrst rose from them. That is when she 1985.” really got serious about growing roses.” Once living in the When moving to Ongare Point Rd in Western Bay, Marie’s 1991 from Taranaki’s Egmont Village, rose garden grew in size Marie insisted the heritage roses she’d Mike Philo in his late wife Marie’s heritage rose garden, – and so did her grown came with her. which he is now looking after. contact with “She drove about four trailer“Australian growers have taken cuttings growers in loads up behind her car – she from Marie’s rose back with them.” the region and abroad. couldn’t leave them behind.” The Ongare Point garden has been the Local visitors joined those Mike met Marie in scene of photo shoots, with Auckland from Northland, Hawke’s London in 1958 and photographer Jocelen Janon making Bay, Taranaki; and overseas married her one year later. many visits to capture Marie’s roses - plus, guests from America, AusThey lived together in Marie was a regular contributor to the NZ tralia and England who came America and moved to Heritage Roses Journal, with her column to see Marie’s garden. New Zealand to settle in ‘Marie’s musings’ offering advice, tips and Marie also befriended EngAuckland’s Howick then rose-growing antics. Marie passed away in lish classic rose grower Peter Taranaki; retiring in the Bay March last year, at age 75 – and while Mike Beales, who died in January. of Plenty. admits he knows “next to nothing” about Mike says Marie’s garden The 76-year-old explains heritage roses, he will try keep the Marie Philo in her also includes an extinct oldhis late wife had been growgarden alive. By Merle Foster ing the roses since the 1970s. Ongare Point garden. fashioned Australian rose.

Mowing lawns a sweet treat With more than 20 years’ experience as a chef, and 12 years of providing ﬁve-star service on superyachts, Lance Walker knows about presentation better than anyone. Now he’s taken his top quality cooking and customer service from inside to outside with his lawn mowing company – Sweet Lawns. Along with regular lawn care, Lance offers rental maintenance packages for landlords or property managers looking for high quality, consistent and reliable upkeep of their properties.

But Sweet Lawns is not just a lawn mowing company. The point of difference is customers receive Lance’s home-made baking free with every lawn mow. On the menu for February is chocolate lamingtons and citrus slice. With the menu changing twice monthly, customers can enjoy coming home to a nicely groomed lawn and freshly baked goodies. “We take pride in leaving your property in better condition than we arrived,” says Lance. “And there is nothing better to come home to after a long day, than immaculate lawns By Zoe Hunter and fresh baking.”

Lance Walker with some homemade baking.

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Beat the traffic - travel by bike If you struggle to ﬁnd time in your schedule for exercise – take a leaf out of Jen Riley’s book by cycling to work.

Sport BOP recreation advisor Jen Riley at one of ﬁve pit stops being set up for riders on Wednesday’s Go by Bike Day. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

On Wednesday, Jen, who is promoting Play in the Bay’s February Bike Month as Sport BOP’s recreation advisor, is hoping hundreds of cyclists will discover the beneﬁts of commuting by cycle with Go By Bike Day. “It’s a great way to be active without having to go out after you get home from work. It’s fun, saves you money on petrol and parking; and of course, it’s good for the environment,” says Jen, speaking from years of experience. Everyone who takes part on Go By Bike Day has a chance to win spot prizes of accessories or a new bike, just by stopping at one of the ﬁve refreshment pit stops around Tauranga between 7am and 9am. Pit stops will be set up at Red Square, Maxwells Rd, corner of Maranui St and Sunrise Ave, opposite Tauranga Boys’ College on Cameron Rd and on the harbour bridge cycleway.

Putting the art back into martial arts ‘Martial art’ literally means ‘art of war’; the word ‘martial’ comes from Mars, the Roman god of war. This is usually associated with violent training due to the word ‘war’, and so the term ‘art’ is often forgotten. In reality, like any type of art, it pursues the expression of the artist’s essence. This is done by connecting with your true self by training techniques that are applicable in combat in all different approaches (punches, kicks, pressure points,

locks, throws and groundwork). You study yourself and your opponent, you understand the way the body works and how the energy flows in it, you are aware of your surroundings and you use it to your advantage, you let go of everything else and become your truest self. It doesn’t matter if you are five or 95 years old, if you are fit or not, everyone can learn this beautiful art. Everyone has their own fear and limitations, we learn how to deal

with that and push those boundaries. Everyone who comes to learn has their own personal reason; some have been through a bad experience and come to learn how to defend themselves, some are martial art aficionados, some are looking for a new activity to gain fitness or search for an activity to make new friends, just to name a few. And not only do you get all of that, but everyone gets an ultimate benefit from learning martial arts, the freedom of confronting their fears and being themselves.

This Sunday, February 9, cyclists can take part in a return ride from the canals to McLaren Falls Park, leaving Ruahihi Rd at 10am (details Ric Balfour on 07 544 1920), while Dave from Rocket Bikes (07 571 6107), is giving an introduction to Rotorua’s Redwoods from 11am. Other activities on offer next week include a basic maintenance workshop for new women cyclists (Monday, February 10, 5.30pm), Summerhill Park is

offering Monday night mountain bike racing (juniors from 4.30pm, seniors 6.30pm), Wednesday (February 12) has an injury prevention workshop at Bureta, plus a 7km urban mountain bike ride linking Welcome Bay’s parks, is happening the same day. For details on these and more activities, download a copy of the programme at www.sportbop.co.nz/playinthebay By Hamish Carter

Shadow’s success story With an energetic woof and a sloppy lick, Shadow the Great Dane is, well, a shadow of his former self after undergoing chemotherapy for a serious case of canine bowel cancer.

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An SCPA rescue dog, Shadow was diagnosed with the cancer in October 2012 after the discovery of a tennis ballsized lump. Welcome Bay owner Naomi Macbeth says the initial veterinarian told her there was nothing he could do and suggested Shadow be put down. With dogged determination, Naomi sought a second opinion and was introduced by, vet number two, to the concept of animal chemotherapy. Naomi has been surprised by the number of people she comes across who had no idea animals could develop cancer – let alone undergo chemotherapy. “I mix with a lot of animal owners, and a lot of them are surprised animals get cancer. What more surprised them is that an animal could have chemotherapy.” Not wanting to put Shadow through unnecessary stress, Naomi asked about the side effects, and was told animals undergo a lower dosage to avoid serious stress. “They said his whiskers might fall out, that was about it. And I don’t think they did. He’s gone through it really well. “But he is a big dog, so perhaps he has the build to ﬁght it.” Following four or ﬁve months of injections, Shadow

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Naomi Macbeth with beloved dog Shadow, who (excuse the pun) casts a large shadow, weighing in at more than 50kg. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

was put on a pill form of treatment, and is now believed to be in remission. Weighing in at 50kg, Naomi says he is healthy and happy, and “nobody can believe he had cancer a year ago and they wanted to put him down”. Naomi wishes to alert other pet owners to the options available, and let them know there is hope. “It’s not cheap; I could have had a damn good holiday instead of ﬁxing my dog. He’s spoilt rotten; he’s got everything to live for.” By Corrie Taylor

Kleiman Warning: Look for the more subtle signs To continue with the spinal links series, I will now focus on the mid-back (thoracic) spinal links. One must remember that although pain serves as an important warning system, there are other more subtle signs that all is not right with the spine.

The most obvious sign is a loss of range of movement or functional mobility. Since this area provides a lot of the rotational segmental range, it means those with neck restriction may find it hard to view the ‘blind spot’ while driving or the more sporty-type may notice their golf swing or range is lessoned. At least you have something to blame now. Similarly, the tennis serve or smash shot may be a bit like Rafael Nadal in the Aussie open. Hence, like pain, these subtleties mean there is an underlying mechanical problem in the soft tissue and/or joints which needs addressing. The pain arising from this spinal area can refer anywhere from the back to the front of the torso, and like a cylinder, to the upper arm and front of the thigh. There is also a less common referral into both hands (glove distributing), which is called T4 Syndrome. A more common complaint I see around here is ‘rib pain’, which refers along the line of the rib and is exacerbated with deep breathing, coughing and sneezing in particular. Since the sympathetic nerves exit from the area of the spine, it commonly gives rise to associated conditions such as fibromyalgia, blood pressure fluctuations, heart arrhythmias, problems with thermal regulation, acid reflux and/or digestive problems to name a few.

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Bay’s health movement boost The number of Tauranga residents actively seeking to improve their health through exercise and clean eating is fast increasing, according to health professionals. While the start of a new year always sees a jump in gym memberships and health product sales, more and more people are committing to year-round healthy living. The Gym co-owner Lisa Chan says people joining the gym are no longer just interested in looking buff or toned, but are more concerned with being generally healthy. “I think definitely, overall, there is increasingly movement of people knowing they need to be more active, and the health benefits that relate to fitness. “Twenty years ago, belonging to a gym was more for strength and body building. But now it’s much more mainstream [common]. We have a lot of senior clients who know coming here keeps them functional.” Lisa says belonging to a gym is more accepted than it used to be, especially with the rising popularity of group fitness classes. “Also, the big things in the industry

Amy Bodell from Tauranga gets instruction on how to use the TRX suspension equipment by The Gym instructor Pauline Broughton. Photo by Tracy Hardy. at the moment are the functional training: cross ﬁt training, boot camps, all that is really popular.” Organic health store Hardy’s Papamoa owner Bruce Hart says there is a lot more acceptance and publicity around natural cooking and healthy eating. “A lot of cooking shows talk about natural cooking, and Dr Libby has become very big. Now, more and more people are going down that path; and they’re going for top hand products, they don’t mind spending the money.” Bruce says their products are particularly popular with baby boomers. “A lot of them are going down that path and I’m noticing a lot of people are becoming more

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I received this great story by email the other day. “My name is Penny, and I am 66 years old, living in Queensland; and I’d like to share my story. I met Leigh Elder at a stop-over at Port Douglas, while we were on a cruise. I knew he was a Kiwi and started chatting to him, as I had previously lived in New Zealand for 25 years. He told us about Eat For Keeps; and at this stage I was very interested as I was having a big battle with weight gain and diabetes, so before we left the ship I made sure I could keep in touch with him. It was in August 2013 when I got a fright, as being an insulin-dependent asthmatic I had to be admitted to hospital prior to my colonoscopy. When I was weighed the nurse said I was 91.5kg. I was on four injections of almost 100 units of insulin a day, and taking blood pressure, cholesterol, reﬂux, thyroid and asthma medication. I started following both the ‘Eat For Keeps’ book and my new GP’s guidelines. After ﬁve months I’ve lost 14.5 kg, and 24cm off my waist, and I’m halfway to my goal weight. The only medication I take is thyroxin; everything else has gone, even the chemist can't believe the difference in me. So I hope my story may help to inspire those who also need to take the plunge, as I know this course of action has saved my life.” Although Penny received the right information and support, she still had to value her life enough to follow through. Despite being unable to exercise because of a serious back issue, she totally committed to some permanent lifestyle changes to positively reinvent herself. Good on you Penny. Leigh is the founder of Eat for Keeps and can be contacted on 027 2941980 or by emailing katlee@xtra.co.nz

and more disenchanted with going to the doctors. “Particularly men these days are more willing to open themselves up to the natural path.” Bruce also sees a growing number of young people interested in wheat and gluten-free products. “A lot of people have tried wheat-free and find they have more energy. Krill oil is also very popular with older people; research has found for arthritic problems it’s about nine times more effective than fish oil.” Both Lisa and Bruce admit noticing a spike in interest at the start of each year, with Bruce saying detox and weight loss products fly off By Corrie Taylor the shelves after Christmas.

Ebony: loving but shy Ebony is a loving and affectionate but shy kitty that was brought a loving home for Ebony to ARRC as an or another friendly feline, un-owned cat. please ring ARRC’s foster She is about ﬁve years old and in good health, having been vetchecked and de-sexed and needs a home with a quiet environment where she would be the only cat. If you are interested in providing

carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or have a look at www.arrc.org.nz or Facebook.

Photos by Merle Foster.

Crowds roamed the Uretara Domain in Katikati on Saturday soaking up the sights, sounds and smells of the 92nd A&P show which brought country traditions to the Western Bay town.

Bay of Plenty Pipes and Drums members 11-year-old Lewis Graham with Pauline Cave and pipe major Richard Addison entertain a crowd of people with the band’s iconic sound.

Judges inspect the impressive entries in the heifer section of the dairy cattle competition at the show.

Two-yearold Saxon Russell has a boat ride at the show.

Molly Gent of Katikati and Kylie Harper of Te Puna watch alpacas from RidgeDale Alpacas.

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Bump club for healthy new mums Expecting mothers now have another avenue of support when it comes to education on nutrition and exercise thanks to newlyformed The Bump Club. Beginning February 24, the club is being set up by Sport Bay of Plenty and will see pregnant women get involved via referrals from GPs and midwives. Coordinator Larissa Cuff says Sport BOP often receives requests from pregnant

women enquiring about suitable physical activity options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After receiving additional funding from the WBOP PHO Small Clinical Projects Fund, setting up The Bump Club was seen as a way of supporting them in making appropriate choices.â&#x20AC;? Larissa says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to keep healthy during pregnancy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good health during pregnancy is known to enhance long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, so our goal is to encourage them to consider both appropriate exercise and nutrition during their pregnancy.â&#x20AC;? The ďŹ rst free educational sessions are open to all pregnant women via medical practitioner referral. Participants

The Bump Club coordinator Larissa Cuff discussing heath and exercise with a client who is 29 weeks pregnant. Photo by Tracy Hardy. attend two free sessions, with an opportunity to join a rolling series of suitable physical activity options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These include a walking group and a low impact circuit class. Two educational sessions will run per month, depending on demand,â&#x20AC;? says Larissa. She says thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also social beneďŹ t of meeting other mums-to-be at the club.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also encourage partners, friends and whanau to attend to help mums get the most out of the programme.â&#x20AC;? To join The Bump Club, ask for a referral from your midwife or GP. For more information, contact Larissa on 07 578 0016 or email larissac@sportbop.co.nz By Merle Foster

Toe tapping fun for community seniors Senior citizens are enjoying some toe tapping fun every month through a Tauranga homecare service.

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Bay tops fruity survey Bay of Plenty residents eat the widest variety of vegetables with their dinner, according to a recent 5+ A Day survey. Figures from the survey show 65 per cent of all Kiwis have two to three different types of vegetables at dinner, with residents of the upper North Island (excluding Auckland) topping the variety stakes. Thirty-six per cent of those in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Northland include four or more different types of vegetables on their dinner plate, while 15 per cent enjoy ﬁve or more different types. 5+ A Day nutritionist, Bronwen Anderson, says small changes can

make a big difference. “It is great to see people enjoying a variety of vegetables at dinnertime and to snack on. But the survey also found 45 per cent of people had no fresh fruit or vegetables at breakfast. “We see this as the perfect opportunity for people to increase their daily intake of fresh produce and be well on their way to getting 5+ A Day.” Bronwen says a good healthy breakfast boosts alertness, concentration and helps to maintain a healthy body weight. “Fruit and vegetables are packed with micronutrients that play an important role in setting you up for the rest of the day.”

People were being encouraged to eat more fruit and vegetables with the 5+ A Day Challenge on February 1. “This was such a simple challenge, but one which can have an impact on health. “Just adding one serving, which is about a handful, is not a big ask.”

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Who is feathering their asset nest?

I think the electorate should know, before the upcoming general election this year, how many National MPs (or their supporting MPs), or their family trusts bought shares in the recent Asset Sales. It seems to me that they were just feathering their own nests. Nick Bagnall, Omokoroa.

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Multi-storey carpark for Phoenix? I’ve often thought the Phoenix carpark in downtown the Mount is not utilising its prime position. Half of the time it is only half full, with the roads around it jammed with parked cars. I think it should be removed and replaced with a four to five storey multistorey carpark. Now before the howls of protest start, just give it some thought. The carpark could be beautified with the outside of each floor planted in suitable greenery. The top floor could maybe host a viewing platform; it would surely give wonderful views of the harbour.

Access to the carpark could be via May St with exits along the lane at the back of the shops. Then the main street in Mount Maunganui could become a pedestrian way during summer months. I use the multi-storey carpark in Tauranga whenever I go there. It is cheap and convenient to use, and I don’t ever use the expensive pay and display areas My car is out of the sun and rain and is so much more pleasant to drive after its been parked for a while. S N Jones, Papamoa.

Do we need an ethnicity qualification? Re: Ethnicity rules - no one seems concerned about this, that I've noticed, but I believe this to be too important to be glossed over. I’m amazed it has not been brought under general scrutiny of the public, and dealt with fairly in situations which may carry some inﬂuence. Have I somehow missed it ? Surely there comes a point, that if ethnicity is to play any role at all in terms of

benefits, for instance, or certain types of voting, reflecting ethnicity, that an agreed upon quotient of the stated ethnicity is at least present in a candidate? And that a reasonable minimum percentage of a bloodline enables or establishes this ethnicity qualification? Without this qualification, it is blindingly obvious the system is wide open for abuse, and any statistics surely are

rendered meaningless. Is it fair or democratic that anyone should be entitled to choose his/her ethnicity? Or be persuaded, for one reason or another, to decide their ethnicity based on unprovable or uncertain records to maybe help sway a situation, when their estimated choice is a minimal ﬁgure and records cannot be guaranteed to be accurate anyway. And is this option not available to all? D Holm, Otumoetai.

The MP work ethic... Change NZ’s anthem From TV One recently, we learned that politicians attending parliament for just ﬁve minutes per day are treated as if they spend the whole day there with regard to remuneration. There has been a lot of hot air lately about teachers and principals; and if they are performing as expected. You can easily see the outrage from those who care for children, and their education, if the rules applied to politicians also applied to them. Front up to pupils for ﬁve minutes each day and expect payments for a full day’s work? This would be an utter nonsense. Politicians; sort out your work responsibilities in line with the rest of us, who take serving the community in a responsible and caring manner seriously – and in many cases without consideration of payment, let alone receiving it for non-attendance. Barry H Walker, Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand has the worst anthem of any worldwide. Every time it is sung on television I press the mute button. It is ﬁctional and mythological. ‘God Defend New Zealand’ was composed by Thomas Bracken in 1977, and was accepted by the Queen. Surely, in this age of sophisticated space-age technology, some musical genius and atheist could compose an anthem without a religious base.

I have written on this topic previously. Most other countries have wonderful anthems, but ours, plus the ‘warrior chant’ haka are abominable. Goodness knows what other countries think when they hear ours – I shudder, and as I also do for bibles being in courts and parliament. Will humanity ever rise up as one and accept evolution, as it is factual and for real? Ernest Izett, Brookﬁeld.

Get rid of undemocratic MMP A non-elected person in parliament is nothing less than undemocratic. That is not to say that none of them have done some good work in the house in Wellington. But think about it; an un-elected list MP can hold the balance of power in NZ. Wouldn’t you rather have someone with that power to be someone you voted for? We had the chance to dump MMP a

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few years ago, but sadly we wimped out. It is crazy that a party that gets enough votes can get X amount of seats in the house. So a party made up totally of un-elected people can run or ruin this country if the split between labour and National is as close as one seat. At present it is basically one man. It is amazing we voted ourselves into this situation. Who are the idiots now? Alastair Bourne, Bethlehem.

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Leave Mauao alone

Surely M Stanley is joking with his views ‘Give the Mount a gondola’ in The Weekend Sun January 24 edition. Changing names to English names. Leave the names as they are. This is one of the unique qualities that separates New Zealand from the rest of the world. Travellers want to see a different environment.

As an experienced cruiser, the Mount village and beaches offer enough for a one-day stay. There is plenty to do at the Mount for the one-day visitor. The recently proposed ‘gondola’ idea should be dead and buried. The entire area should be left as it is now; a quiet, clean and green oasis. It does not need an added jungle

of concrete and steel. There is enough busy activity down this area. A gondola and carparks are ugly. You can walk to the top, even if it does take a whole day. I am pleased all building activity is off the agenda in this area. I am sure most of us appreciate the new council’s efforts in cutting down the spending and using our money to cover the basics such as libraries, water and sewerage. Lesley Hollis, Mount Maunganui.

Let us have a referendum on claims all sides have been heard. Then put it to a public referendum at the next local body elections. This will show what the NZ public think about the gifting of public assets over and above settlement claims already ﬁnalised . Do the public want Mount Reserve, Pilot Bay Reserve etc along with Pane Pane Point on Matakana Island all vested in Maori interests?

We again have the spectre of iwi claims on Mauao Reserve. This try-on is a creeping cancer, seeking to increase previously settled claims. All TCC, WBDC and EBOP representatives need to stop having secret squirrel meetings with iwi and get the whole thing out in the open public forum. When all Western Bay residents have had the chance to ﬂesh out the nitty gritty, and

It was only a suggestion I’m just being completely honest here, but I'm disgusted at the foul words I read in the Weekend Sun’s letter pages last week re: responses M Stanley’s suggestion for a gondola on Mauao (January 24). Personally all I saw was racism. The fact that everyone is taking such offence to a suggestion is disappointing. They state that the Mount is history, that it shouldn’t be changed to a name that a ‘golden ﬂeece-wearing cruiser’ would be comfortable with.

Face it, they obviously mean white people. But in saying that the Mount is part of history. I don’t believe they’ve taken into account the ﬂag is history too and it’s disgraceful Maori want to change it. Don’t forget the name Wanganui. That got changed too for the comfort of the pakeha-eating race. So next time people want a say about suggestions towards altering history, take a look into what Maori have already changed. M Barnett, Tauranga City.

Particularly as these have never formed any part of Treaty claims. Gate Pa is also in the mix - yes by all means give this to iwi; let them run it as a reserve with iwi meeting the entire cost of doing so, along with the upcoming festivities. What local councils are currently practising is not governance. Their behaviour is plainly anti-democratic and a capitulation to pressure. R Paterson, Matapihi.

Tourists love our hill In reply to M Stanley’s suggestion to put a gondola on Mauao (Weekend Sun, January 24): 1. Naming it Mount Cameron or Mount Devonport is never going to happen and cruise ship people or most of the locals like Mount Maunganui. A lot of places around the globe and at ports have names which are more difﬁcult to pronounce. 2. A monorail or gondola on Mauao isn’t going to happen. A lot of locals and tourist love walking up “just another hill”. 3. You obviously don’t know the history of the hill. 4. Maori have been here a lot longer than Cameron or Devonport. 5. If you don’t like the name Mauao or Mount Maunganui – move somewhere else. B Ruka, Auckland.

NZ: There’s definitely room for improvement The best and most efﬁcient leader for a country is a dictator. Sadly, I cannot see this ever happening, so are you happy with our governing system? I reckon there’s certainly room for improvements. Let’s modernise. Firstly, a delegation to study other democractic countries. Frankly, I think less than 50 per cent of politicians would suit our population, especially if they can work from home with modern technology. An efﬁcient ‘voters referendum’ as a people’s guide can create more interest, especially from youth. Do away with this argy-bargy,

tit for tat parliament floor. Less politicians, less cost. 1. Youth are our future. 2. Compulsory national service would give youth basics not taught at school. Civil service as well as military service, surely a backbone for NZ. Oldies who took Compulsory Military Training all agree it was the best thing for them at that age. I can think of so many ways five months’ national service will benefit youth; reduce crime and rugs and positively benefit NZ. 3. How to make the sale of dangerous, illegal drugs not worthwhile in NZ. Simple; make the drugs free at government supply

centres on request by addicted users who must register and attend anti-addiction courses. Then there’s no money in it for dealers. 4. Our taxation system is out of control and too expensive to implement. A ﬂat rate of tax, starting at $50,000, will eliminate most welfare payments. Reintroduce death duties except for charity gifting. Streamline GST and tax-free to retirement funds or superannuation. No tax on school fees. The best way to develop Kiwi’s interests is reduce taxes. David Blackley, Te Puke.

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We’re constantly reminded about young people and their driving. I recently had the most unfortunate meeting with a feral, elderly driver in a supermarket carpark. This wannabe rally driver came ﬂying down the carpark seemingly trying for the new landspeed record. I initially thought it would be a teen driver from the erratic style of driving and lack of care - but to my surprise, as the car came

screaming up alongside me, it was an old man. As the wind from his little green machine hit me, I said to him: “Whoa, slow down”, and kept on. To my surprise, and others around me, the driver opened his door, leaning out to swear at me, calling me all sorts of nasty words. I repeated what I said. By this time he was rolling forwards, while looking back, swearing.

Let the whales be Less-informed media have once again feasted on the supposed plight of stranded pilot wales (more correctly dolphines), on the inner Farewell Spit. Human intervention is the last thing these highly intelligent creatures need in their lives. If they beach (not strand), they do so for their own reasons and these are reasons we still don’t have the capacity to understand, and probably never will. Every human contact has led to demise or genetic distortion of the animal kingdom (including

There was absolutely no need for his behaviour. How can we expect the next generation to drive in a proper manner when people like this are behind the wheel? Is this type of behaviour really what we want young people to witness and think it’s okay? I’m pretty sure if a young person spoke to this driver in the same manner, he’d be up on his pedestal preaching about how the young people of today have no regard for the elderly. A Hoyle, Otumoetai.

humans). This is yet another obvious occasion where we should leave nature alone. Pilot whales, like all other sea-going mammals know more about their environment than we will ever know. They know intimately shallow or deep; they’re acutely aware of tidal movements, yet they have been beaching since the dawn of time. Yes, its gut-wrenching to see these magniﬁcent animals dying on the beach – but if there is not a natural reason, it simply wouldn’t occur. Mankind has repeatedly attempte to control nature, never succeeding. Just leave them alone, they will sort it out themselves. K Molloy, Omokoroa.

to Papamoa Old magazines make for frustrating wait Ode Where have all the ﬂowers gone? The best part of going to the doctor or dentist is arguably the chance to browse magazines while waiting - provided they aren’t too out of date, which is often the case. Those at Tauranga Hospital’s Orthopaedic Outpatients surely takes the prize for the oldest. From a dingy pile tucked away in a corner, the ﬁrst one I picked up was dated 2000 - yes, 14 years old. Others were from 2004 and 2005 among the tatty old pile. Not one was reasonably current.

I’ll take a book next time. But perhaps some community-minded folk with a few recent magazines could quietly drop them in and do a good turn to long-suffering patients, who often have very long waiting times for their appointments; and who, I’m pretty sure, don’t want to be reading decade-old magazines - let alone turn of the century ones. Not to mention the germs they must harbour, if they've sat there all those years. Maureen Guy, Otumoetai.

Gone from the Plaza everyone. When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? Bees after pollen, oh no more It’s all plain green, such a bore! When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? Mount dunes look much the same In with the natives, that’s the game Verdant all over it must be, No more Aggies by the sea When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?

Dorothy Seymour, Papamoa.

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Saturday 8 February Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers Great Barrier for two weeks. Bevan 576 8885 Beach Front Festival Featuring markets, live music, fun bikes, waterslide & yummy food. At Papamoa Beach Top 10 Holiday Resort, 535 Papamoa Beach Rd 9am - 3pm. Go into the draw to win a stay in a luxury villa. Free admission with gold coin donation to Papamoa Surf Club. All welcome.

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Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am 5pm. Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 Wine Appreciation Night Feb 15 at Althorp Retirement Village, 9 Grantstone Drive, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 5-7pm. R18. An evening of wine & fun with Gordon Russell, Winemaker of Esk Valley Estate in Hawkes Bay & NZ Winemaker of the Year 2007. Pre sales only. No door sales. $20pp. 543 2912. A charity night to help Althorp Patients Trust support Dementia Patients.

Have you made any new family discoveries? Meet at 659 Grenada St, Papamoa 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Sheila 575 5997 Lions Clearance Booksale Feb 15 – one day only. Bethlehem Town Centre, Bethlehem Rd – beside Smiths City 8am – 4pm. Eftpos & cash.

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Ground, Maketu Rd 12-6pm. Feature band: Tom Sharplin & the Cadillacs from 3.30pm. Tickets from local Paper Plus Stores & Maketu Landing or online at eventﬁnda.

Tours 10am - 3pm. 360 Athenree Rd Cnr SH2. Tee 07 863 4363 or www.athenreehomestead.org.nz Bible Seminars Sundays at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Getting to know the Bible better.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 Give Kayaking a Go For anyone interested in seeing what is involved in this sport. At Waimarino Kayak Centre, Taniwha Place, Bethlehem from 3pm. Approx 1 hr per session. Bring swim wear & a towel. Free, but most book. Kerry 544 6959 or 027 231 7586 or kerand@xtra.co.nz Omokoroa Lions Market Western Ave carpark 9am – 12pm. All stall holders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m space. 548 2117

Maketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival Feb 15 at Maketu Sports

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Te Puke A&P Show From 9am. Featuring trade sites covering many different categories, plus numerous food sites. Shearing, competitive horse classes, harness & miniature horses, beef & sheep, highland dancing & more. Entry costs: Adults $10, children (under 13 yrs) $2 & under 5’s free. www. ras.org.nz or Kim 021 133 0709 The Art of Mindfulness Afternoon meditation course Feb 15 at Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45-4pm. Your mind will become clear & less distracted. Cost $36, includes afternoon tea. Bookings essential. www.meditateintauranga.org or 09 846 5829 The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Email your enquiries to: sociables@outlook.co.nz

Argentine Tango for Beginners 6 week introduction to

salon Tango 5.30-6.30pm. This unique social dance is growing in NZ & worldwide. First lesson free. Carl 021 280 4464 or email: carl@eltango.co.nz

Athenree Historic (1878) Homestead Open every Sunday in Feb.

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

On the grass by McDonalds 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs Prestige Singles 50+ Coffee afternoon 2.30pm. Looking to meet new individuals who go on great social adventures. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267

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Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre, the Psychic Cafe Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 7pm, free refreshments, free access to psychics & healers. Q&A, meditations, workshops, friendship & fellowship. Door charge $10. 578 7205

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Blackboard concert second Sun at the Marble Bar, Cameron Rd, Gate Pa, Tauranga 1pm. Paul 579 2346

Tauranga Country Music Club

Celebrating 45 years of country music, upstairs at Tauranga Citizens Club, Cameron Rd starts 9.30am with a meet & greet. $4 entry fee to cover afternoon tea. $20 for buffet lunch available, bar available. No practice night on Friday. Gloria 574 3867

Tauranga Rainbow Social Net-

work For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month 3pm. Peta 577 0433 or 021 128 2544 Tauranga Rainbow Youth

For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex 25 yrs & under. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion

Group Held 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Gathering of spiritual minds to discuss & learn from each other. $3 donation. Elaine 573 5361

The Elms Brass & Chrome Picnic

Feb 16 11am - 3pm. Music by Tauranga Brass playing popular songs from yesteryear supported by members of the Otumoetai College Symphonic Band. Display of vintage cars. Entrance cost $5 per family. Theosophical Society “2014 anchoring the light” at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover costs. All welcome. June 576 6106 Unity of Tauranga Metaphysical study & meditation group meet 2nd Sun monthly at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 10am cuppat, 10.30am start. 576 0165

Wai/BOP Bisexual/ Lesbian Women’s Group

Trans & intersex welcome. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Monday 10 February Achieve Toastmasters Feeling

anxious about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with conﬁdence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579

Beginner Salsa Lessons Presented by Bay Salsa at 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. Contact us for more info. Improver Salsa lessons – walk in classes 7.45pm. $15 per class. Otumoetai Action Centre. www.baysalsa.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Starts today 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualiﬁed Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, conﬁdential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222. JP service every Weds & Thurs 9am - 12pm. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary. All welcome.

Fire Brigade Bowling Club

Opening night at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. Sharon 543 3929 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Free Course on Budgeting Defeat debt. Take control. Get ahead. At Elim Christian Centre, Tauranga 571 2910 www.capmoney.org

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop

Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy. Coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Martial Arts at Papamoa Sports & Rec Centre 6-7.30pm.

Learn to Dance Te Puke Every Mon at St Pats hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke 7pm. Sequence dancing

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for beginners & more. More male partners needed for our dancers - if interested please come along. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060

Taoist Tai Chi New beginners class at 15 Koromiko St, Tauranga 9.30am. Ann 577 9145

Annual combined Western & Eastern BOP members’ coffee morning. Come along to the Funky Lizard Cafe, Paengaroa 10.30am. Coffee & food available.. If you can offer transport or need a ride, Tina 281 1480 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Papamoa club training Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast school, Evans Rd 6.15-7.45pm. Brian 021 241 7059 www.nwpkungu.co.cc Parkinsons Society Exercise class weekly Tauranga, Te Puke & Whakatane. Red Tulip support meetings monthly Tauranga, Katikati & Whakatane. www.parkinsons.org.nz or Joelene 573 5668 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualiﬁed instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationships Aotearoa Mon ManMade - gain insights into what shape us as men 6.30-8.30pm. Tues - Parenting Through Separation. Free course for separating parents 6.30-8.30pm. Parenting for Success - learn how to support the well-being & development of your 2-11 year olds 12.30-2.30pm. Weds Blended Families - combing a household? This course covers step parent & step sibling issues 6.30-8.30pm. Positively Me 4 Women - self esteem course for women - Papamoa 12.30-2.30pm. Parenting through separation Papamoa 10am - 12pm. Thurs - Positively Me 4 women- self esteem course for women 6.308.30pm. Parenting today’s Teens - this course covers issues being experienced by teenagers in today’s society 12.30-2.30pm. Parenting through separation 10am - 12pm. Fri - Positively Me 4 Women 12.30-2.30pm. 576 8392 Silver Singers Choir Meet every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookﬁeld Tce 1-3pm. Soprano & alto voices required. 579 2465

Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm. Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781

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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. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663 Welcome Bay Bowls Starts today at Welcome Bay Hall. Names in by 7.15pm. First 2 nights free. Jill 544 1941. Juniors welcome from 6.30pm.

YMCA - ALFS

(Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.3011.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. All welcome. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.1510.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272 Zumba Class Mon, 9.30am, Thurs 9.15am & Weds 5.30pm at Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd. First class free. $5 casual or $4 when you buy a concession of 10. Ruth 027 415 6819

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Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. All welcome. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173

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. All welcome. Mary 544 3778

Bethlehem Pottery Club

Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am 3pm. Call in for info or ph Jane 552 0046 BJJ Club Gracie Kids Bully Proof Ju-Jitsu Tues & Thurs at the Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West, Tauranga 4.305.30pm. Term 1 training for kids ju-jitsu from ages 5-12yrs. First class free. Scott 578 5344 or scott@bedlam.co.nz

...Continued BOP Shirley Club Walking Group Meet every Tues outside the Mount Surf Club 9.20am. Easy walking. Cafe jaunt after - great group. See you there. Excel Toastmasters Meet every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues at Arataki Community Centre 6.15-8.30pm. Kaaren 572 5988 I Just Want to Run Free run group every Tues & Thurs 9.30-11.30am. Free child minding. New runners option of couch to 5k plan. Janine - jandjtutbury@xtra.co.nz 576 6926 or 0277 582 117 FB Page - I Just Want to Run.

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 Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hal, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680

Meridian Daylight Lodge Meet at the Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members with wives/ partners welcome from 11am. Keith 544 4109 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Your opportunity to learn this Chinese martial art training in Kung Fu & Tai Chi Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys Gym 6-7.30pm. Brian 021 241 7059 or www.nwpkungfu.co.cc Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club. New piste at Club Mt Maunganui. 1pm start. Neita 572 3768 Shaolin Kung Fu New beginners classes. TMAA 1st Ave (Glasgow St end) Tues & Thurs. Children 4.15-5.15pm. Adults 5.30-6.45pm. 1st session free. Ray 0220 776 484 Taoist Tai Chi New beginners class at Scout Hall, Moa Park Omanu/Arataki 6.30pm. Ann 577 9145

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

McSwigganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programme looks at Light - a fundamental element of the universe that allows us to understand the story of the universe, plus astronomical extras. Public welcome. Telescope viewing if weather permits. 576 1943 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. ConďŹ dence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Union of Fathers Support meeting at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dads Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 538 Fraser St 7.30pm.

Wednesday 12 February 6 Week Social Beginner Dance Class

Starts today at Tauranga Primary School Hal, 5th Ave 8pm & Feb 13 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7pm. Learn waltz, rock & roll, cha cha & more. Sonia, Supreme Dance 543 2377 or 027 322 1786 or just come along on the night.

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at Carmichael/Millars Rd carpark 10am. All welcome. 578 2631 Badminton Mt Maunganui Summer social club night every Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 BirdsBOP/OSNZ Evening Meeting First meeting of the year. Tauranga Arts & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street, cnr Elizabeth St West and Takitimu/Waikareao Expressway 7pm. All welcome. Koha to cover expenses. Email birds.bop@osnz.org.nz. Bromeliad Club Open day at Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt 12.302.30pm. Large display of plants & many sales tables. Demonstration of cutting off pups, spot prizes, rafďŹ&#x201A;es. Opportunity to ask about growing conditions. Free entry. Visitors welcome. Lynley 576 7711 Bujinkan Ninjutsu A unique self defence based martial art. Classes Weds at Te Puke Girl Guide Hall 7-9pm. Ph/ txt Mike 0277 654 015

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted for

this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays & on a week by week basis due to pool

The Weekend Sun painting. New participants planning to attend, ph Jennifer 571 1411.

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Seeking new ladies aged 50+. Meet Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 ICONZ 4 Girls Starts Feb 19 weekly at Welcome Bay Community Centre 4.15-5.45pm. For girls aged 7-10yrs (year 3-6). Badge work, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400/021 544 676 ME/CFS Support BOP Meeting at Hocking St, Mt Maunganui 10.30am. Speaker: Carmel, Work & Income Tauranga ofďŹ ce. All welcome. Tina 281 1480 Table Tennis Tauranga Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. All welcome. www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class starts today at St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, Papamoa 6pm. Ann 577 9145 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts today at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 7.30pm. Ann 577 9145

Tauranga Embroiderers Guild

Every Weds at Rowing Club Rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm then again 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners & experienced welcome.

Tauranga Floral Art Group

AGM at Baptist Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 10.30am followed by luncheon. Members a shared plate please. Then meeting 1pm, with teaching demonstration by Francine Thomas. New members & visitors welcome. Dawn 544 2828. Evening meeting 6.30pm.

Tauranga Opera Forum - Carmen

By George Bizet Feb 19 at Tauranga Club 5.45pm. Complimentary wine, ďŹ nger goods, lucky ticket draw & the opera screening. Tickets from Creative Tauranga. 928 5270 Te Puke Meditation & Development Group Starts today at Constables Gallery. Doors open 7pm for 7.15pm start. $5pp. Kerry 552 6768 The Writing Project Group of people who are working on or planning a writing project of any kind. Meet 3rd Weds 7pm. Kaye 021 239 7142

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Toastmasters is the answer for building conďŹ dence, communication & leadership skills. Come along & check out this GenX GenY club. To ďŹ nd a club near you email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org TS Chatham (Sea Cadets) Every Weds at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.30-9pm. Lee 542 5377 or 027 291 6151 or email: leew.lynnc@xtra.co.nz Welcome Bay Tennis Club Every Weds 9am mixed social tennis for ďŹ tness & friendship. All welcome. 577 0462 Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds/ Fri Fergusson Park Sports Centre, end of Tilby Drive, Matua 9.30am. Join any time. Stella 021 0249 6390

Thursday 13 February Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm. Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary ďŹ rst class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy. Addiction support group 1-2pm. If you need a ride, or more info 579 9890 Keynote 4 Part Harmony Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus Meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave Tauranga 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714

Ladies Lions Club (Harbour City) Meet at 2nd & 4th Thurs

at Lyceum Club, 68 First Ave 7pm & 6pm respectively. Visitors welcome. Wendy 576 2505

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Destructive, painful relationships? Self help group meet weekly 10-11am. Liz 562 1400 Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa Thursday upstairs at Flannagans. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Really social, no partner required. $2 entry, members free. All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts today at Memorial Hall, Katikati 6pm. Ann 577 9145 Taoist Tai Chi Exercise your body, challenge your mind. New class starts today at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 12.30pm & 5.15pm. Ann 577 9145

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Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 QualiďŹ ed instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Tauranga Mixed Probus Club Meet at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 10am. Guest speaker on miniature models crafted from wood. Maureen 544 5013 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meet every Thurs evening. Ed 543 1108

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This is a great time of year to be in the Bay! Every week brings word of new events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is a pile of stuff on and a pile of stuff coming up. I'll try to run down a bit of it this week, and you could check out last week's column on SunLive for more things happening this weekend. First though, an apology to those good folk at the Marchwood Blues Picnic, the delightful little festival that's happening this Saturday (February 8) at Youngson Rd. Due to inexplicable gremlins sneaking in and messing with the usually faultless workings of The Weekend Sun the festival was peculiarly described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;running from 2pm till probably 1pmâ&#x20AC;?. As many eagle-eyed readers have pointed out, this was unlikely. It should have, in fact, read â&#x20AC;&#x153;running from 2pm till probably 11pmâ&#x20AC;?. Find full info at www.bluespicnic.com. OKAY. Moving right along, the biggest musical news of the week was the launch of the National Jazz Festival programme, or at least the Baycourt Concert Series part of it (the usual stages are planned for downtown and the Historic Village). My take on it: really good work from the organisers. It's a varied and interesting line-up, a solid mix of old and new, and right on the money in aiming at a Tauranga audience. Each year in some way the programme has a slightly different emphasis - more I'm sure due to coincidence than planning - and this year the ďŹ rst thing to notice is the presence of an unusually high number of women. (Which is nothing but a good thing.) This starts right from the git-go with opening Thursday night act, American singer Jackie Ryan. In a brave move, the festival's main overseas visitor is coming on a night that is almost exclusively for locals. She sounds sensational. And the theme continues: there's a big band show featuring guest vocalist

But right now, a couple of events on next week... First up on Friday night (February 14) is the launch of Baycourt's Arts On Tour programme. This is something else I'll examine in more detail but, in the meantime, check out the concert, going under the name Sad But True, which features Marlon Williams and Delaney Davidson playing music ranging across blues, folk and country, all with passion and modern style. I don't know how to properly describe these guys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go on-line and Google them and listen to some music. It'll American singer Jackie Ryan. be a great show. (Tickets are $24.50) Caitlin Smith with the Auckland Jazz Then on Saturday (February 15) take a trip down Orchestra, Wellington actress and singer the coast to Maketu's annual Kaimoana Festival. Liz Kirkman presenting a tribute to The event is now in its eighth year and draws in a jazz legend Anita O'Day, an Auckland couple of thousand people for its mix of seafood and trio recreating the songs of the Andrews music. This year sees performances from veteran Kiwi Sisters, and an encore performance from rock 'n' roller Tom Sharplin, local all-woman group amazing Japanese ďŹ&#x201A;autist Miho Wada Empress (who used to be the Kougar Sistas) and a who was such a hit last year. rare appearance from one of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage The other shows are an interesting performers, Rim D Paul. Rim was a member of NZ mix. Midge Marsden returns with iconic Quin Tikis in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s, touring the guitarist Chet O'Connell for a more world with the band. The festival runs from 12pm to stripped-back show than previously, and 6pm. Tickets are $15. Full details at outrageous multi-instrumental looper www.maketukaimoana.co.nz. watusi@thesun.co.nz Adam Page is back from Australia. If you missed him a couple of years back then you're in for a treat. There's also a concert that makes use of Baycourt's underutilized Wurlitzer and an evening of Gypsy swing from peculiarly-named Australian violinist George Washingmachine and his band. Don't be put off by the name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I've heard him and he really does the bizzo. There's more of course: The Hurricane Party; the Youth Jazz Competitions; and, for the ďŹ rst time, stuff happening over at the Mount's MauaoPAC. There's a ten week build-up between now and Easter, so we'll return to the festival as more details are released.

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RUSH Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia Wilde - Dir: Ron Howard A couple of disclaimers: firstly, I have absolutely no interest in motor racing. In a town and country filled with petrol heads I almost hesitate to ‘fess up but, sorry, that’s just the way I roll (or don’t); secondly, I have a deep dislike for almost all Ron Howard’s films, slipping as they so often do into the sort of sentimentality that the American box office so thrives on. That said, I thought Rush was absolutely captivating and quite brilliant. Oddly, the only previous Howard film that

I liked unreservedly was Frost/Nixon written, like Rush, by Peter Morgan. Here he takes the extraordinary true story of two race drivers - polar opposites in terms of approach, lifestyle and attitude - and uses it to examine the sort of character and motivation that is required to perform at an elite level in a very dangerous sport. The racing recreations are fantastically done, choreographed with all the skill Scorsese brought to the boxing matches in Raging Bull, while both main actors are superb, Hemsworth leaving

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behind his wooden Thor for the happy-go-lucky English playboy James Hunt and Bruhl (notable in Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds) bringing real depth to locked-down perfectionist Niki Lauda. The ﬁlm itself zings along, never a dull moment, and whether you know the story of that fateful 1976 Formula One season or have no idea what happened it will still bring the same suspense and excitement to your ride. Highly recommended – much to my surprise.

So, I knuckled under and watched the two latest horror outings (I've been a bit off blood and guts recently) and, to my surprise, I enjoyed both of them very much. Perhaps an enforced rest from hacking, chopping and zombified intestine-eating has done me good. Home invasion horror flick You're Next was made in 2011 but didn't really get released till last year. It shows why writer/director Adam Wingard was brought into the V/H/S and ABCs of Death films. In it the fractious Davidson family congregate for an anniversary only to be murdered by an anonymous gang (crossbows, axes, animal masks). Despite the hoary premise it's tense and bloody, mixing sudden shocks with slow burns and neatly twisting the genre. Even the low budget look works well, adding an odd “authenticity”, while a vein of deadpan humour is blackly entertaining.

V/H/S/2 , meanwhile, follows the set-up of its predecessor. A couple of PIs find a stash of video tapes containing nasty stories told via “found footage”. After initially dissing the first film I’ve reassessed: it’s a pretty decent and scary horror outing and so is this. Segment directors include the Blair Witch pair, Adam Wingard and Gareth Evans (of the fantastic Indonesian actioner The Raid). Stories range from a guy with an eye implant who sees dead people to a first person zombie rampage and a doomsday cult. I’m hooked again – bring me more blood!

starts Sri Lanka’s A Common Man well enough, with Ben Kingsley doing his tough cockney geezer as the titular bloke who has planted bombs all over Columbo and is threatening to detonate unless four heavy duty terrorists are released. But it quickly deteriorates. Sir Ben appears to be acting in one quite good ﬁlm while the remaining cast mug their way through an odd Indian cop melodrama complete with strangely overdubbed dialogue. As he gets increasingly serious the rest of it gets dumber and – unintentionally – increasingly funny.

Man of Ti Chi marks Keanu Reeves directorial debut and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it. There’s also little new in the story of a Tai Chi student who is tempted by Reeves ruthless gang lord to use his skills for brutal underground ﬁghting (upsetting his pristine master). It plays out pretty much as you expect: our hero is tempted by the dark side but eventually gets it together, busts up the baddies and ﬁghts evil Keanu at the end. A fairly stylish retread, but drowning in a sea of clichés.

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Tantalise taste buds with seafood The seventh Maketu Kaimoana Festival on February 15 promises to be a family event for people to enjoy seafood fresh from the ocean while being entertained in the afternoon sun. Last year, seafood lovers enjoyed an array of food at the Maketu Sport Grounds with everything from whitebait fritters, seafood chowder, raw ﬁsh and a Kaimoana basket full of battered ﬁsh, mussels, scallops and prawns. In previous years, the festival has attracted about 12001400 people. Kaimoana Festival committee secretary Maureen Burgess says Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs will also be playing on the day.

Maketu Kaimoana festival- Stacey Wood and Reuben Ranui serving up mussel fritters.

“The day is a real family event, where people can pull up a rug or a table and enjoy the sunshine. “Everything is sustainable and caught fresh from the sea.” Maureen says the festival is a presentation of Maketu as a village. “There will be six hours of music, a bouncy castle for the children, food and more. “One of the best things is that people can walk across the grounds and dip their toes in the estuary to cool off while enjoying seafood from the very ocean they stand in.” There are 1500 festival tickets available and Maureen is conﬁdent they will sell fast.

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Target on principal’s back Nik House jokes his car may be “bulls-eyed” when he competes in the upcoming SunLive Principals’ Mini Stock Challenge at ASB Baypark. The Welcome Bay School principal won the inaugural event in 2013 and is this year coming back for more. “Principals are, by their very nature, generally competitive. I’m expecting they may have a bit of a bulls-eye on my car this time around,” says Nik. His message to the other 29 Western Bay of Plenty principals competing: “Be warned. I will be giving it heaps and I can’t wait”. Despite the business of school returning, Nik is hoping to squeeze in a little pre-race practice. “Last time, Jason Gillon, the owner of the mini-stock car I drove, brought

the car down to school so I could have a hoon, practise some doughnuts and generally speed around the school rugby ﬁeld learning how to slide and things.” Ever since then, his staff have had a special message for their principal if he is ever transporting school pupils – “Keep it on the down low and take it easy Mr H”. “As for what I say to my family…I tell them I am a professional racing car driver now, so they are safe in the car with me,” says the man who has V8 racing on his bucket list. Nik, along with eight female and 21 other male principals from local primary, intermediate and secondary schools, will initially take part in a qualifying round for race position and then compete in a feature race of 10 laps on March 1.

Publicity officer Margaret Gunter says they have thousands of books at ‘bargain’ prices, ready to go to new homes on Saturday, February 15. “We have lots of awesome books still for sale, including quite a few fresh ones since our November sale.” There are also jigsaw puzzles, CDs, special interest books and more on offer, says Margaret. “Our fiction section still has plenty of good books as well; and don’t forget they are in alphabetical order of the author, which makes it a breeze to find your favourite books.” This is a clearance sale, as Margaret says the Lions don’t want to have to store too many books away until next year. This means prices are “very reasonable”, with the majority of books selling for $2-4 with some at $5. There are also books for 50 cents to $1. All money raised goes towards local charities; the latest being a donation of $28,000 towards a new state-of-the-art defibrillator for St John Tauranga. This was presented to them late last year. “We have not yet decided on the charity we will support with the latest book sale money, but will be looking at that once our February sale is over.” Visit the book sale at Bethlehem Town Centre from 8am-4pm on Saturday next weekend. By Corrie Taylor

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lost & found SPCA FOUND - Kittens, various colours, various locations, please call us if you have lost one. Tauranga South, Short haired Ginger Cat, Ref #19633. Tauranga Central, Short haired Black Female Cat, Ref #19636. Bayfair, Medium haired Grey Tabby Cat, Ref #19639. Ohauiti, Short haired Tabby & white Cat, Ref #19641. Yellow & green Budgie, Ref #19644. Ph 07 578 0245 for more info.

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Battle for truth The battle-line for truth was drawn when the serpent said to Eve in the garden: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did God actually say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? (Genesis 3:1) and this battle for truth continues as the over-arching point of contention in our world today, including in the Church. It is a battle that is intensifying in these last days. In all ways, it is a battle for truth between the God of Truth who has revealed Himself to us in His Word, which is truth (Psalm 119:160), and the god of this world, Satan, who is the father of lies and in whom there is no truth (John 8:44). For most people today, it seems that truth is ďŹ&#x201A;uid, depending on personal experience and depending upon whom you are listening to. Rather than being absolute, truth to most people is relative to individual perspectives and circumstances. It is more important to have an opinion than it is to hold to truth. Being tolerant of divergent opinions and viewpoints and being all-inclusive are postulated as desirable attitudes, whereas holding to biblical truth is seen as narrowminded and judgmental (Isaiah 49:14-15). God has chosen the Church to be the bastion and the arena of truth. Paul says in 1 Timothy 3:15 that: â&#x20AC;&#x153;the church of the living God, [is] the pillar and ground of the truthâ&#x20AC;?. Jude Verse 3 exhorts us to: â&#x20AC;&#x153;earnestly contend for the faith, once for all, delivered to the Saintsâ&#x20AC;?, referring to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word, the scriptures, and the sound doctrine that is the revelation of God committed to us. Earnestly ďŹ ght and consistently contend for that faith, because it is the battle for truth; and truth is one of the most powerful weapons God has set before His people. By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

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Getting to know the Bible better The Bible is the world’s most remarkable book. It claims to be the actual word of God and has been recorded on paper by many different writers and preserved intact during thousands of years. It is the world’s best seller, but sadly often the most misunderstood of all books – yet it doesn’t have to be that way. Getting To Know The Bible Better is a course beginning in Tauranga soon. The aim is to give everyone the tools and tips to start Bible reading for themselves. There is no pressure to join a church, because the information you receive and the tools you learn will

enable you to teach yourself at your own pace and level at home. Much time and effort is placed on education these days; and rightly so. Why not spend a little time on educating yourself about God. Evaluate what He has to say in the Bible. Make an informed decision based on what you read. “This is life eternal, that [we] might know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent”, John 17:3. The Bible makes this statement about the importance of learning about God and His word. Why not By Mark Simpson begin now?

The special song in our heart What is it about a song that helps us tune in to our feelings? Poetry and music somehow manage to express our deepest thoughts. Little wonder the Psalms from the Hebrew Scriptures are so well loved. They give voice to a wide range of emotions, from anger and vengeance, lament and sorrow to exuberant joy, heartfelt awe and quiet trust. The Psalms resonate with some of our

own sentiments, partly because of their immediacy; they are often a spontaneous reaction to the moment. We also ﬁnd their honesty refreshing, even surprising – can we really vent our frustrations so openly to God? Does it really matter to God if we are full of joy or torn apart with grief? Jesus showed, through his teaching and actions, that God loves us unconditionally; he encouraged his followers to be honest and open to God. What song is your heart singing this week?

Teenagers setting missionary goals About 60 teenagers from many different backgrounds got together in Tauranga last weekend with a common desire. They all want to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – and until they’re at the minimum age, they’re learning how to prepare themselves. Missionaries may be called to serve in any part of the world where the church is established. Young men serve for two years and young women for 18 months – voluntarily and without pay. They support themselves during their mission and some must learn a new language. Tauranga is included in the Hamilton New Zealand Mission. The president of this mission is Charles Rudd. Youth travel from Katikati, Rotorua, Te Awamutu, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki to be with others from Mount Maunganui and Tauranga for a two-day camp. They learn about how to prepare themselves for the

mission ﬁeld by developing regular scripture study habits, keeping physically ﬁt and keeping gospel standards, such as refraining from alcohol.

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