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The scurvy scourge afloat I’m writing this to get out of yoga. Not that I mind yoga. Given the right participants, I can watch it for hours. My wife and her friends do yoga and generally I’m too busy to get involved, such as immersed in column writing. As soon as I mentioned I didn’t have anything to write for a column this week (because I’ve been too busy repelling pirates) she immediately responded I would therefore be able to ‘do’ yoga with them. This is where you people come in. I said I could not possibly fritter away valuable correspondence time with my valued readers, while reclined in the Constipated Dog position. Or whatever it is called. So here we are, avoiding yoga and the Maserati position (or was it the Lotus position?) which I can only presume is flat out, since that is the best way to drive a Lotus. Which brings me to the Repelling Pirates episode. It’s not a particularly good story, but it’s better than doing yoga.

Pirate pestilence

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pirates since they fly the Jolly Roger in a certain bay in a certain Coromandel Peninsula harbour. They have a handful of rickety boats of dubious seaworthiness and seem to live off the goodwill of the local people, off the bountiful ocean, and probably the long suffering tax and ratepayer, all while making a mess along the way. They decided to attach themselves to a private, half-built, resource-consented jetty and were fairly reluctant to leave. Illegally careening (scraping the hull) and leaving poisoned residues all over the seabed. Discharging oil and paint into the ocean. After a bit of discussion, never easy with pirates, they were eventually towed away by the local authorities. But not before they, or some other ruthless freeloaders, stole or spilled all the summer water supply from a nearby home’s only roof collection tank. Then they capsized a dinghy loaded with pirate junk, including wooden legs, cans of antifoul, leaving an oil/petrol/paint slick, like a Junior Rena disaster, over the nearby beach. It was left to the locals to clean up most of the mess. I don’t know why the boating public put up with freeloaders like this. It’s the nautical equivalent of squatters. They’ll be sucking a benefit while living cheap; and desecrating the environment. They’re a lot different from the majority of genuine, considerate, and environmentally-friendly boaties, who keep their natural surrounds and vessels in pristine order and pay their dues. And while it may all seem harmless on the surface, it’s under the surface that the real problems lie. Where do the freeloaders toilet? In the harbour, of course. It’s a well-known fact that the Pirate Code does not include a clause on holding tanks. And don’t give me that nonsense about porta potties that they empty ashore at the correct facilities. That just doesn’t happen. No folks, they’re hang-

ing their spotty piratey bottoms over the rail and dumping, where the fish live. Let’s not kid ourselves. I guess the point of this story, apart from to dodge yoga, is to say that we shouldn’t put up with freeloading folk who trash our backyards, the streets, or our waterways, even if the authorities do their best despite PC dogoodie rules, to be able to properly kick their backsides. Which I guess leaves it up to us privateers to chase them around and clean up the mess.

Village pillage

Meanwhile, our own swashbuckling scribe, Hunter Wells, has raised the ire of a few readers with his tongue in cheek story last week on the shifting venue of the Bethlehem Lions Sunday Market, relocated to the Historic Village from this weekend. One seething reader, Mike Winter, lashed out with an attack of epic proportions. One of the most entertaining tirades I’ve seen in nearly 40 years in publishing. It’s too long to run here, but check it out on SunLive. Warning: contains bad language, amusing spelling and atrocious grammar. http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/95320-write-up-paperwhat-joke.html

More yoga And just when we thought we’d dodged the yoga … here’s something interesting. Well, if you need to sort out your inner self, that is. David Sharp, a self-confessed avid Rogers Rabbits’ reader, informs us that Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes have a stall at the new market at the Historic Village. They have a music group coming along to play tunes from all around the world. There are also free meditation courses coming up at the Senior Citizens Hall on Tuesday evenings. (More inside this issue.) We might be there, if I can coax the Constipated Dog into the Lotus.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the flags flown to identify a pirate ship about to attack during the early 18th century. The origins of the name are unclear but may stem from “Old Roger”, a nickname for the devil.

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Serious injury but no prosecution

Danger Street? – main street Mt Maunganui.

A young woman is immobilised, facing surgery and uses ACC supplied taxis for transport after an accident with restaurant footpath furniture in the main street of Mount Maunganui. But despite the furniture being “unapproved and inappropriate” the restaurant will not be prosecuted. The serious accident comes to light just a week after the Tauranga City Council insisted in a Weekend Sun story that there was no problem with dining tables and chairs outside cafes and restaurant. “Well, there is a problem,” says the victim’s mother Annette McLeod. Two and a half months after the accident, her daughter has received “the good news” from Auckland Hospital. Her injury is no worse. But she has also had the bad news. The injury hasn’t healed. “And that is a major concern” says Annette. It was

3:45pm on Christmas Eve last year and Jessica and her step-sister were walking down main street in Mount Maunganui. “The restaurant barrier which separates diners from passersby was in my line of sight but the tubular metal footing which holds it up wasn’t. The obstacle was protruding into the footpath.” Her left foot struck the barrier support and she landed on her right foot. “Have you ever broken a bone. It was pretty sore and that’s an understatement.” X-rays revealed fractures of the second, third and fourth metatarsals – the long bones in the mid-foot. Annette says two of the fractures were acute which means the bones were displaced and she may have torn ligaments. “It was nasty and I would like to think this accident would make the council sit up and take notice.” But it hasn’t. Tauranga City Council insists everything is working just fine and “the balance between café and restaurant furniture and footpath accessibil-

ity is working”. Stuart Goodman – enforcer of the TCC’s bylaws and parking – was aware of the accident. And while it was a serious health and safety issue there won’t be a prosecution. That’s despite the fact the barriers used by the restaurant on Christmas Eve were not council approved nor were they “suitable for that environment.” Annette says she is not apportioning blame and she does not know who is responsible. She won’t even name the restaurant because she says the problem is bigger than one restaurant. “But the accident did happen.” So Annette went back to the accident scene and did some of her own research. “There just isn’t sufficient room – there can’t be the mandatory two metre gap for pedestrians with diners on both sides of the footpath.” And she’s come to the conclusion that cafes and restaurants can comply only by having diners on just one side of the footpath. To read more go to SunLive and search ‘footpath furniture’. By Hunter Wells

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Tuesday afternoon’s crash at Tauranga airport was caused by two biplanes landing too close together, according to an eye witness. Aviation enthusiast Tom Ross was having a quiet coffee outside the terminal when the incident occurred just after 3pm. From his viewpoint, Tom saw the tail of a red aircraft disappear behind an Air New Zealand arrival from Christchurch when he heard a noise. “When I looked up the plane that crashed was suddenly veering sharply to the right,” he explains. “Tyres were squealing and a bit of smoke was coming off them.”

Zespri claims Mount land

A conflict between kiwifruit marketer Zespri and their Mount Maunganui neighbours has been unveiled after submissions on the future of the block of council-owned land occupied by Zespri and the Mount Maunganui Library were heard. Zespri wants to buy the whole block and develop the site as its long term headquarters, as stated in a submission to Tauranga City Council. The council wants to sell the land to cover debt, but submitter Stephen Bird called this into question, criticising the council’s process and a lack of information provided to the public. “Nowhere in the document is there any evidence presented that backs up the assertion that selling this asset would reduce debt or contain rates,” says Stephen.

Traffic lights for roundabout

A busy intersection in the heart of Tauranga’s CBD is in line for a major shake-up, with the New Zealand Transport Agency unveiling plans to improve peak hour traffic congestion – and move the city’s iconic flagpole in the process. NZTA has outlined plans to change the Elizabeth Street-Takitimu Drive-State Highway 2 intersection roundabout to traffic lights in an effort to improve traffic flows at peak times. “As locals know, the current roundabout gets rather backed up and traffic lights are a better way to manage traffic in rush hour traffic,” reads the post. “We’ll be sharing more info at an open day in the next few weeks, and will also let you know the work programme and work dates once they’ve been agreed – at this stage it’s looking like a May start.”

Menacing dog label appealed

A Judea woman is preparing to take on Tauranga City Council and her ex-partner after her dog was labelled ‘menacing’ following an attack that left puncture marks and bruising. Before a TCC hearings panel, Lisa Ross will object to the classification of her Siberian Husky, named Max, as a menacing dog pursuant to Section 33A of the Dog Control Act 1996. The appeal was set down for Thursday but has since been rescheduled for March 23. In a council report, Tauranga City Council animal services team leader Brent Lincoln states the attack happened at Ross’s Bell Street address in Judea on December 4, 2014, at about 11.30am.

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Commenting on a story about replacing the Elizabeth Street-Takitimu Drive-State Highway 2 intersection roundabout with traffic lights, Leader says: “Crazy. Never seen a motorway with lights on. Bayfair intersection needs lights before this one, especially as they spent $1.2m just to study the intersection to decide if lights were required. I could have told them for nothing.”

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The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has declared that Les’ war medals and memorabilia are not covered by the Protected Objects Act of 1975 and will take no further action to keep them in the country. Since the 95-year-old only living survivor of the famous Dambusters raid announced the medals will be auctioned on March 25 there have been petitions, political interest, and an on-line fund started to buy the medals and keep them in New Zealand. “I am not selling my medals and logbooks for private gain,” says Les. “I’m not going to take a penny out of the process. “I’m donating my medals and log book to the RAF Benevolent Fund endowment fund, the income available for the maintenance of the Bomber Command memorial. That’s my primary objective. “I will be disappointed if there is any action taken to prevent the sale of the memorabilia at the auction.” The bomber command memorial wasn’t unveiled until June 2012, 67 years after the war. The £6m memorial was paid for by private sponsors and donations, with no government input. The memorial at Green Park is a nine foot tall bronze depicting a standard seven man bomber crew in their flight kit. A total of 55,573 RAF bomber crewmen, including 1679 New Zealanders, were killed while serving in bomber command. There were 8403 wounded and 9838 taken prisoner. Bomber command had a 63 per cent casualty rate, far higher than most other armed services during the war, with 25 per cent of bomber crews failing to survive their standard tour of 30 missions. Les flew 58 missions. The memorial is cleaned daily and maintenance is funded by donations,

including an Upkeep Club. Dame Judi Dench is patron. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage became involved this week, contacting Les about his intentions. They added in a press release they are seeking expert advice on whether or not medals awarded to Les recognising his efforts while flying for bomber command are covered by the Protected Objects Act 1975. The medals are currently in England. Auction house Dix Noonan Webb indicates the medals could fetch up to £50,000 (NZ$102,000) but Les is hoping for about £70,000 (NZ$$142,000). The medals include the New Zealand honours Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and the Queen’s Service Order, and his war service honours the Distinguished Service Order and Distinguished Flying Cross, plus service medals. The DSO was awarded in March 1943, the DFC in June 1943. The Dambusters raid was an RAF attack on dams in Germany’s Ruhr valley in May 1943, with the codename Operation Chastise. Les’s aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire over the Dutch Coast which destroyed the radio, forcing a return to base. Former WWII bomber pilot and Tauranga resident Les Munro is selling his medals for the upkeep of the memorial. By Andrew Campbell

No TBT on Astrolabe Reef

One of the last environmental arguments against leaving the Rena wreck on Astrolabe Reef has been countered by the results of a recent study of sea snails. The argument that highly toxic tributyltin anti fouling paint will leach into the water and affect reef life has been answered by a Cawthron Institute study. The hearing to determine whether to leave the remainder of the wreck on the reef begins on June 23.

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They say the difference between men and boys is the size of the toys. For boys it’s a chuck glider fashioned from balsa with a blob of plasticine on the nose. For men like Frazer Briggs, and his 49 flying buddies at the Tauranga Model Aircraft Club, it’s more likely to be a 42 per cent scale model of an ‘Extra 260’, one of those slapped up, high performance, madcap, aerobatic Red Bull racing planes you see on the telly. No rubber bands or chucking here. Frazer’s ‘toy’ has real muscle – a 150cc two cylinder, two stroke engine developing 18hp. It has the wingspan of a soaring albatross and is probably worth $10,000 if you wanted to buy it. He does fancy manoeuvres called

‘high alpha knife edges’ with his toy; that’s Frazer on the front page. This is all leading us to the TECT All Terrain Park, halfway to Rotorua on the Pyes Pa Road. That’s where the model aircraft enthusiasts have reclaimed 2.6 hectares of milled forest land, 900 tree stumps and all, and bulldozed and excavated it into an airfield complete with north-south and east-west runways. After three years of labour and a $73,000 cash investment the enthusiasts like Frazer have some-where special. Some of the country’s biggest, best, flashiest, and fastest model aircraft and helicopters will be buzzing, no, roaring around Saturday, March 28 – the day the airfield officially opens. Frazer Briggs, the man who earned himself a deposit for a small house by winning an invita-

tion model flying competition in the USA, will be the main act. He’s a genius at this – an earthbound fly-ing ace. He got it off his dad as most enthusiasts do. Frazer spends 40 to 50 hours a week flying or fiddling with model airplanes, more than most people spend at work. Yes, his wife thinks he’s nuts. “But she married me and she knew what she was letting herself in for.” His two kids don’t think he’s nuts; they fly too. There are 2000 like him around the country, and quarter of a million like-minded souls in America. For some, model aircraft flying is a Sunday outing, but for others like Frazer, ’it’s an addictive full on competition sport’. Sport? “Definitely! If you can go to a competition and win $50,000 it’s more than a hobby eh?”

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Clive Tilby. Photo by Tracy Hardy. Welcome Bay to get to the Mount,” He lives on a grand drive in Clive. “Then they put the Matapihi Tauranga which bears his family says causeway in and that shortened it a bit.” name, but Clive Tilby prefers Clive and his friends used to cycle over the railway bridge across the estuary. It to go off road in the Kaimai was their only way of getting to town. Ranges when he goes running. “If you managed to save a couple of shillings you could maybe go to the This is a story about a man, a name, a pictures and get fish and chips. I could road, and ultra-distances. tell you it was pretty scary when a Let’s start with the man and his name. train came.” Sixty-seven-year-old Clive lives on a Nowadays he’d probably run the estifarm in Matua – the same spot he grew mated 10km from Matua to the Mount. up on as a child. Not in the same house But it’s not the footpaths that you’ll see though. The house he grew up in was Clive running along – he prefers the built in 1934 and years later cut in rough terrain. two and moved to Oropi Rd. “It’s a bit And it’s not just a morning jog – unreal being on the same spot,” says Clive’s idea of a warm up run for this Clive. The Tilbys have been in Tauranga since year’s 243km World Multisport Championship Speights Coast to Coast race is a 1914. Clive’s grandparents arrived on a steam boat to take over a farm in Matua. 20km adventure run from Wairere Falls His father was only 12-years-old and had to Aongatete Lodge. It’s known as The Goat Goes Bush Kaimai annual event. to straight to work on a farm. Clive can’t do that this year, because it Now, the road that connects Fergusson clashes with his cycle from Mount Cook Park with Levers Rd has been named after the family. “The Levers particularly to Oamaru, the Alps to Ocean bike ride which he will complete with his wife were close friends with the Tilbys right later this month. from the start,” says Clive. “I love being out there,” says Clive. He’s a modest fellow and thinks all of “I’m just lucky with my joints.” this attention is a bit embarrassing but He admits at times it can get a bit ‘kind of nice’. lonely. Cell phone signals drop in and “There’s some longevity out of that out when you’re on the Kaimai Ranges. isn’t there? That the generations to come “Usually for safety I’d give my wife will see their name and the children will particular control points for her to have some identity about where we monitor my progress. Sometimes I’d tell grew up.” her I’m leaving control point number Clive has many memories of growing two and she wouldn’t get that message up in Tauranga. He remembers it taking as long as 45 minutes to get from Matua for a couple of hours until you get out in the open and finally get a signal.” to Mount Maunganui. By Zoe Hunter “We had to go all the way round to

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Brett Johnston is preparing for a busy 2015 club rugby season and is encouraging people interested in refereeing to get involved. Photo by Tracy Hardy

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But what sets him apart is the whistle clasped firmly in hand, something he didn’t expect to be holding five years ago. A versatile flanker, Brett was forced to pull the pin on his playing career after sustaining a badly dislocated elbow three minutes into his Bay of Plenty Steamers career. The rest is history with the Tauranga police officer joining the refereeing ranks and quickly ascend-ing the national ladder. A story worth telling in efforts to help curb an annual Bay of Plenty short-age of referees in order for New Zealand’s national sport to continue to thrive. “You wouldn’t get a better view that’s for sure. It’s a great way to stay involved in the game, as it’s arguably still our national sport. “My only regret was I didn’t start sooner because I kept playing while the body wasn’t up to it.” Ahead of tomorrow’s start of the club rugby season, in the Western Bay of Plenty, the BOP Rugby Union is sitting well below the required 120 registered referees, with the roster currently at 80. This means a number of referees are forced to don the distinctive blue and gold strip with whistle in

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Un-sporty national champion ‘On a moonlight evening, in the month of May, a number of young people were playing croquet’. They don’t write poetry about ping pong, darts or taekwon-do. ‘They mingled together, the bashful with the gay, and had a pleasant time and chat, while playing croquet’. But people are moved to verse about croquet. Say ‘kroh-kay’ – that’s how Duncan Dixon says it. And Duncan’s damned good at croquet. “I actually took up croquet to get schoolteachers off my back. It was a cop-out.” But a good cop-out because at just 25 Duncan is a seven-time national champion. At 188 centimetres and 95 kilograms, Duncan has the dimensions to be blindside in the All Black scrum. He’s big, but by his own admission, big in the wrong places. “I didn’t like the idea of being tackled.” And even Duncan understands taking a hit is prerequisite in rugby. He was a “not too bad” soccer goalkeeper at school. But “there wasn’t much thinking involved”. And he only played to please Mum and Dad. “I just didn’t like sport.” But isn’t croquet sport. Okay – it attracts a certain Pimms-sipping, cravat-wearing pucker type. And it’s played on a lawn in a vacuum of silence by “nannas” but it’s still sport isn’t it? “I just liked the way things worked in croquet – I always liked to outsmart people. Outsmarting not out-muscling.” He didn’t choose croquet. Rather croquet got landed with Duncan. “At Waitaki Boys’ High School we had to play a sport.” And Duncan was given an ultimatum…rugby or swimming. Duncan in his delightfully disinterested non-sporty way bravely opted for neither. “I could dog paddle a bit.” But swimming to Duncan, I suspect, was staying alive in water. But a teacher was recruiting for croquet. It ticked all the boxes – inoffensive, hardly physical, hardly demanding, hardly anything. “I was bored stiff for the first couple of months and then it clicked. The games about doing the best by

‘It’s the heads down game’. Tauranga croquet gun Duncan Dixon. yourself and the worst by others.” Sounds a vicious, vindictive, bitchy kind of game – despite the perception of gentility and dignity. Did Duncan get a ribbing from his peers about his choice of sport? “The usual things – granny sport, gay sport.” I blurted the obvious question before better sense kicked in. No, he’s not gay. Not that it matters a hoop. But DD – as Duncan is known – laughs when he could easily have been offended. He’s just a scrupulously nice polite guy, a bit like the game he plays so well. By Hunter Wells To read the full story go to SunLive.co.nz and search for ‘Duncan Dixon’.

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And no – they didn’t put a vestal virgin to the sword and there was no sun worship. It was all a bit underwhelming really. But there is a very private high walled courtyard out the back that would do nicely for a bit of ritual blood-letting if members of Gate Pa Lodge number 407 had the inclination. But no. “Are you disappointed?” laughs Adrian Klein, a 50 year veteran freemason with 407 on the Hairini round-a-bout. “Are you surprised?” He insists the courtyard is just for barbecues and beers. I enjoy a beer on a hot day, but ritual slaughter in the suburbs would have been a much better story. All this was prompted by clandestine and chameleon carryings on 36 kilometres away. Overnight, I’m told, the Katikati Lodge transformed from off-white to sky blue. Not a paint brush nor a painter in sight. Weird.

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The following night the dark blue trim manifested out of the blue. Very, very strange. And all very secretive…which is a common perception of lodges. Enigmatic and shadowy institutions where they practice sinister medieval rites behind windowless walls. And all this supposedly happening in a neighbourhood near you. Adrian harumphs - dripping with disdain and disbelief – he’s heard all this a thousand times before. “Come see for yourself.” So I do. Adrian and the brothers have thrown open the doors of 407 to scrutiny. Snuggled in behind the dentist and overlooked by a motel, 407 has clean, modern, open lines and is nothing like the solemn, austere, pillared temples we associate with freemasonry of old. This could be a church or a community centre. Somewhere quite normal people go. Temple…did I mention ‘temples’? More polite rebuke. “We don’t call them temples anymore, they’re lodges.” Seems that word ‘temple’ has connotations that don’t sit comfortably, don’t fit the image. But it does mean we have a situation when a lodge goes to lodge in a lodge. That’s either straightforward or utterly confusing.

My colleague who was spooked by the alleged dead-of-night paint job in Katikati asks the oft asked question, “What the hell goes on in there?” I sensed she suspected dark satanic forces may be at play. “In a word, fellowship,” explains Adrian in his charming put-the-recordstraight, matter-of-fact way. “Here I can put aside the woes of the day. There is peace and rest here.” But apparently it also ‘unifies good men, men striving for perfection, regardless of colour, creed, or worldly possessions’. That’s a noble pitch. Throw integrity, goodwill, and charity into the mix, and they’re a high ideal bunch these freemasons. But what does all that add up to? “Well,” says Adrian going into bat again, “The goodwill and charity means hundreds of thousands of dollars from our own pockets dispersed to good worthy causes – like Camp Quality, the kids’ cancer charity which got $200,000.” And don’t forget the washing machines for the children’s ward at Tauranga Hospital. No, they aren’t tithed. To read the full story go to SunLive. co.nz and search for ‘freemason’. By Hunter Wells

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tion. This was it. “Was I ever a knob – was I ever obnoxious? The voice lifts a couple of octaves. Is he feigning hurt? “How much live on air television have I done and you can maybe name two.” Three actually – three inglorious moments. The mocking of Greenpeace’s Stephanie Mills, the mispronunciation of Sheila Dikshit which was slammed as ‘racist and bigoted’, and the slur on former Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand. Were they cheap shots so cheap people can have cheap laughs? And weren’t they defining? “I don’t necessarily agree with that. And for another thing, I don’t necessarily By Hunter Wells live in the past.”

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Students vocal about land use Councillors heard from fifteen submitters this week regarding the future of council land on Maunganui Road. The land is currently home to the Mount Library, Mount Plunket preschool, and Zespri while the open space is utilised by The Little Big Markets and others. Students from Papamoa Primary School and Mount Maunganui Intermediate made passionate submissions to the elected members. One suggested the library be modernised and the other focused on the importance of open space. Overall, submitters favoured council retaining the land, although a few suggested subdividing and selling part of it. A decision will be made at council’s meeting on April 2.

Water, water everywhere This summer. Tauranga was one of few New Zealand cities that didn’t impose water restrictions. NIWA tells us Tauranga’s summer was both the sunniest and wettest of all NZ’s metro cities, we only had 76 percent of our average summer rainfall. Upper Hutt has year-round water restrictions, while other parts of Wellington have restrictions during daylight savings. Auckland doesn’t have water restrictions, but they source some of their water from the Waikato River. Previous councils made a wise decision to install water meters on properties. Not only does it encourage people to conserve water, but it ensures high users of water pay more than those who use minimal amounts.

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Buns for the Bundraiser Beate Sommer with two-year-old son Noah wearing his Beads of Courage. Both eating a hot cross bun for the Bundraiser. The Gate Pa store is also donattreatment ahead. There’s something special in ing an extra dollar in honour “It wasn’t an easy journey but the oven at Bakers Delight of store owner Beate and Max he’s doing well at the moment,” in Gate Pa. Sommer’s two-year-old son Noah, says Beate, who is hoping to raise who was diagnosed with leukae$500 for the foundation. The team of dedicated bakers are mia last April. “Starship will be a lot of help making fresh batches of hot cross “It’s important for us to make for us. It is a lot more than just a buns to raise funds for Starship this year’s Bundraiser event bigger hospital. They’ve got really great Foundation. than every year before,” says staff and they make the children As part of the annual Bakers Beate. “We want to give an extra feel good.” Delight Bundraiser on March dollar. So we’re actually going to Beate would like to thank their 14, $1 from every six-pack of hot donate $2 from every customers for all of their support cross buns sold will go towards the six-pack sold.” so far. Starship Foundation – a socialNoah has undergone nine The Bakers Delight Bundraiser profit organisation that raises months of chemotherapy so far is at Bakers Delight in Gate Pa on funds for Starship Children’s and Beate says he still has another Saturday, March 14, from Health. two and a half years of 6am-5pm. By Zoe Hunter

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The ‘Devil wrap’ that turned on Michell Dazz Switalla thought his career as a chef was done, dashed. “And it still scares the hell out of me.”

ever having a reaction.” However within three minutes of the first bite, Michell was stricken with severe chest pain. “I thought whoa! Is this serious heart burn?” Just three to four minutes – it was that fast. And that’s what scared Dazz. “I couldn’t believe it would happen that quickly. From perfectly happy and healthy to distressed in a flash.” “Within six minutes my throat was swelling,” recalls Michell. “I couldn’t breathe, my eyes were watering and my nose was running.” Then thoughts of impending doom because she was sure the tiny seeds with the big rep were trying to snuff her out. In severe cases, and Michell’s case was a severe one, the victim will go into shock and if not treated immediately, can die. “I am going redder and redder. My face was going to explode. My heads spinning and next moment I am hovering over the toilet and power chucking.” Michell was on the brink of something life threatening but the ambulance was on its way. Everything was going crazy and quickly. “I was fighting because my daughter was so anxious. I am thinking get here ambulance, get here.” In the meantime a New Zealand chia distributor told The Weekend Sun: “Anaphylactic shock would not be ignored even if it is a one in a million occurrence. We will take it on board.” However they did question how chia could be pinpointed as the culprit. Dazz and Michell agree only allergy tests later this month will confirm one way or the other. The distributor “as a responsible food supplier” sought advice on labelling. Apparently their labelling meets or exceeds mandatory requirements. To read the full story go to SunLive and search for ‘chia seeds’.

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Dazz, professional ‘foodie’ and columnist, had crafted a buckwheat and chia seed wrap for friend Michell and her daughter Bella. But the wrap just about killed Michell. Chia seeds – “the only superfood worthy of the name and perhaps the healthiest food on the planet,” say the websites. And chia seeds which stall the aging process, help lose weight and build muscle. But despite the puffery, on rare occasions like this one, they can be deadly. “My jaw locked, my heart was bursting through my chest, my throat constricted and I couldn’t breathe. I am tough, but I was so frightened,” recalls Michell. She believes it was the superfood chia seeds that sent her spiralling, sweating and gagging into anaphylactic shock. “I really thought I was dying.” Chia seeds, tiny seeds just 1mm in diameter, powerful seeds loaded with nutrients for the body and brain – globally a food fashion. Despite being tiny, chia seeds are little powerhouses. They’re loaded with fibre, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, anti-oxidants and various micro-nutrients and are prized for providing sustainable energy. But some people like Michell may experience allergic reaction to chia. The seeds contain proteins that can act as allergens, substances that trigger allergic reaction. Michell’s immune system recognised the proteins as a foreign threat, released antibodies to fight the invaders and her fight for life had started. “Try it, you will like it,” Dazz told Michell. But moments later he was wondering if he would ever cook again, whether he would ever enter another kitchen. “I’d eaten wraps and falafels before,” says Michell. “And I’d consumed sesame and mustard seeds and tree nuts – all the other ingredients in the wrap without

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LED lights to brighten the way Bay of Plenty councils would ‘be silly’ not to investigate lining its urban streets with cheaper and more efficient LED lighting thanks to an accelerated funding model.

That’s according to Transport Minister and Tauranga MP Simon Bridges this week, unveiling a New Zealand Transport Agency policy change, backed by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Au-thority, which will allow local authorities to access funding quicker. In the next three years, NZTA and local government will be able to spend

approximately $66 million on converting existing road lighting to LED. In the three years from 2018, current indications sug-gest another $39 million may be spent. LED lighting will also be the default option for any new roads being built, and the government’s Roads of National Significance and Accelerated Regional Roads upgrades will all be fitted with LED lighting where necessary. A large chunk of the LED lighting is being supplied by Mount Maunganui-based Advanced Lighting Technologies, a key supplier to councils nationwide. “The accelerated renewal LED conversion programme will ensure capital is available to all councils that wish to undertake this work in the immediate future,” says Simon. It is the government’s vision to see New Zealand roads lit by LED, as opposed to the old fashioned high pressure sodium lamps, over the next decade, and mostly in the next five years. Nationwide costs for annual road lighting sit at $50million, and estimates suggest the power-efficient change will save $10m per year. The average cost of LED lighting is about 20 per cent lower than current lighting due to running at 50 per cent lower energy, and reducing maintenance costs by about 70 per cent. “LED road lighting can also improve urban road safety by making colours and objects clearer to drivers, reducing crime and vandalism, and reducing light pollution because they have less of a light ‘spill’,” adds Simon. Western Bay of Plenty District Council group manager for infrastructure services Gary Allis says council, in partnership with Westlink, will be looking at taking

advantage of this new funding policy. Gary says if it went ahead, council will need to fund about 50 per cent of the capital costs, with NZTA funding the balance. The costs of a full replacement programme are not currently included in the 10 year budgets. The new Westlink long term road maintenance contract already includes a five-year strategic part-nership with ECCA to focus on energy saving initiatives. Gary says the replacement of existing street lights with LEDs will be considered under this pro-gramme, assessing the capital costs of the upgrade and the ongoing operational costs. He adds that power consumption is only one factor, with line charges making up more than 50 per cent of the payment to the energy companies. Council, through its previous inroads contract, has already trialled LEDs in several locations. The most recent parks and reserves installation saw solar powered LEDs placed in Moore Park carpark in Katikati. By Luke Balvert

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Cash and kudos for speech competitions Young Tauranga people from all cultures are invited to take part in the upcoming Race Unity Speech Competitions at the end of March. There are 12 district competitions for secondary school students from throughout the country. The national winner not only stands to claim $2000 to be shared be-tween the student and their school – but the same kudos as last year’s winner. The theme for this year’s Race Relations Day on

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Debut film to raise education funds A film exploring the concept of isolation will be screening at Bay City Cinemas in Tauranga on Wednesday.

The film, titled ‘Lexi’, will be aired as part of Dyslexia Advocacy Week. It is a fundraiser for the Education and Achievement Association which assists children with a variety of learning needs in the Bay of Plenty. Writer and director Wayne Turner has teamed up with co-producer Maddy Maxwell to take advantage of local actors and New Zealand’s stunning locations to film ‘Lexi’. Set in a wintry New Zealand coastal town, ‘Lexi’ is the poignant story of a young woman’s struggle to gain acceptance and the challenges she faces to achieve her dream. By day, Lexi’s job places her under the wrath of a selfish elderly woman, who seems bent on demeaning her at every opportunity.

A small town in the grip of freezing winter is the setting for this story of trust and betrayal, wealth and poverty. Lexi shares a small, rundown flat with her wayward sister, Kohia. The provocative Kohia will beg, borrow, or steal to satisfy her own addictions. But, Kohia carries the burden of guilt over her father’s tragic car accident.

Haunted by her own past educational failures, Lexi meets Cody, an unpredictable young man. Although trapped in a cycle of poverty, violence, and betrayal, Lexi is intrigued by her new found friend Cody, and feels that her life may be improving. Wayne always had a passion for photography and video cameras and as he completed a SIT (Invercargill) diploma, Wayne began writing his debut feature script ‘Lexi’. “Writing a dramatic screenplay is demanding, cathartic, and enlightening. So much is learned about the human condition when writing character parts.” ‘Lexi’ will screen at Bay City Cinemas on Wednesday, starting with nibbles from 7.30pm and the feature length drama, followed by an optional short talk at the end on dyslexia, with a question and answer opportunity. Tickets are available by contacting Jenny Tebbutt on 027 297 5164 or from the Osteopathic Clinic at 63 Seventh Avenue. Money raised from this week’s screening will go towards the Education and Achievement Association. By Letitia Atkinson

Feeling flat? Here’s the trick People often complain they are feeling flat.

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In some cases we can identify possible causes. I had a monthly review with a farmer who first contacted me with concerns about low energy and body aches. As part of my standard assessment I asked about prescribed medications and found he was taking statin cholesterol medications. The most common side effects of these can be muscle pain and general weakness and poor energy. I explained these symptoms were possibly a condition called statin myopathy, usually caused by the drug significantly reducing Co enzyme Q10. We put him on an intensive course of a patented form of CoQ10 and within a few months felt his energy return. The aches faded and he felt normal again.

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Upskilling with Computer Aided Design training The main focus of Computer Aided Design Training courses in Mount Maunganui is teaching their students to upskill in a vast array of industries and careers, with flexible study options of distance learning and some on-campus tutorials.

paths, or for people who may be rehabilitating from an injury. Angela says CAD Training class sizes are small, which means highly experienced tutors can spend time with each student to ensure they are getting maximum value from the programme. “The programmes are individualised to student needs, with qualified tutors developing individual learning plans to meet students’ goals. “Our small classes and ability to teach to individual student interests adds real value to the student.” Angela says the programme provides a fantastic foundation for a wide range of CAD industries, including civil and mechanical engineering, architecture, interior design, boat building, landscaping, and more. “Students complete six projects and develop an impressive portfolio of work that can be used to show prospective employers or customers.” Courses have been developed to deliver two NZQA-accredited certificates in CAD, and student loans are available for assistance with course fees. CAD Training teacher Peter Elliot with Certificate in For more information, visit the CAD Training CAD Training student Abraham Wilson. website or contact the student services team today.

CAD Training is an NZQA-accredited private training establishment, approved to deliver computer aided design training programmes. Distance learning programmes allow students the flexibility of studying at home, anywhere in New Zealand – with an on-campus tutorial at the Owens Place classroom, which is completed during six months. Education manager Angela Williams says the unique CAD Training programme is for people who wish to extend their trade skills, establish new career

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Taking the struggle out of reading and writing There just might be a breakthrough for any Tauranga Year 8 students struggling with the reading/writing process throughout their school lives. Tauranga Intermediate School and the Cellfield Intervention for Dyslexia, Tauranga, have entered into a unique pilot programme for four Year 8 students – a partnership sponsored by Golden Homes New Zealand. The students were put through three

Woodcock Reading Mastery tests before and after the Cellfield Intervention programme. Cellfield Intervention director Judith Kramer says the students made impressive gains particularly in Word Attack and Passage Comprehension. “The students all believe their reading is now more fluent and say it’s easier to work out difficult words.” The Cellfield programme is a brain plasticity, evidence based intervention that directly addresses the inefficient neural wiring underlying dyslexia. Judith says the programme enables reading

to become more automatic, increasing both fluency and comprehension. The children attend for 10 one-hour sessions over a fortnight and make extraordinary average gains of one to two years in reading skills. The partnership between Tauranga Intermediate and Cellfield for Dyslexia Tauranga is an exciting initiative. The vision is to continue the Cellfield Intervention at Tauranga Intermediate in order to meet the academic needs of students with dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome, and related learning difficulties. Dyslexia Advocacy Week is on March 16-20.

Dabbling in the creative industry Vanessa Mellor considers herself lucky to have received an ACG Yoobee iCreate scholarship as a Year 13 student at Tauranga Girls’ College. She jumped at the chance to move to Auckland and study digital design. “The foundation course was so much fun,” says Vanessa. “It enabled me to dabble in lots of different areas of the creative industry and helped me decide which direction I wanted to take in the future.” From there, Vanessa studied the Diploma of Computer Graphic Design, which she says gave her the foundation needed to get a job in the creative industry. Vanessa learned how to use Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator before going out into the industry and building on those skills every day. “There’s always something new to learn. I really enjoyed my time at ACG Yoobee. The classes in both courses were full of fun and vibrant people, some of whom I’m still friends with today,” says Vanessa. “The tutors are always up for a laugh and offer such a wealth of knowledge – you really can’t beat it.” After graduating, Vanessa took a job at Webstar Print as the general manager’s personal

assistant and graphic designer, before moving back to Tauranga where she worked as a freelance graphic designer. Now, Vanessa is working as a creative designer for the Wise Group in Hamilton. “As far as my longer-term career goals go, I think as long as I’m creating stuff I’ll be happy,” says Vanessa. “Whether that means designing logos, writing children’s books, or editing the next big blockbuster, I’m not sure yet. Watch this space.” ACG Yoobee is launching a free youth programme for teenagers aged 16-19 in Tauranga and students can enrol now.

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The entrepreneurial ‘pirates’ What do marshmallow chocolate kebabs, a buried treasure pirate game – and mini golf have in common? They are all winning ideas from budding young entrepreneurs to be showcased at Omokoroa Point School’s Harbourside Carnival at the end of the month. Tauranga business owner, parent, and PTA member Nick McDonald covered the basics of business at a

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Childcare subsidies on offer Deciding when to introduce your child to an early childhood education centre is a decision which can be a ‘major’.

hours a week of free Early Childhood Education for children aged three to four attending ECE Centres, which is not income dependent. Families within the income threshold may also be eligible for up to 30 hours of subsidised care above the 20 free ECE hours. For children already attending school the OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation) Subsidy is available for ages five to thirteen. It helps towards the cost of before and after school care for up to 20 hours per week, and school holiday programmes for up to 50 hours per week. With all these options available, there’s plenty of opportunity to get back to work or study. If you would like more information about WINZ Subsidies and support with childcare costs contact Work and Income, visit their website www.workandincome.govt.nz or www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz or call Claire at The Village Childcare on 576 0183.

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What Papamoa really has to offer us Simpson Reserve will be buzzing in a fortnight when Papamoa residents come out to celebrate their community spirit.

Neighbours Aotearoa Family Fun Day on March 29 will feature a big bouncy castle and chair-o-plane, with a little bouncy castle for the smaller kids. Tita Keune from Neighbourly says the goal is to let residents in fast growing Papa-

moa know what the area has to offer. “We want all non-profit organisations, clubs, and groups to showcase themselves. Often the existing contact numbers for groups are out of date, so it’s a chance to find out who to get in touch with.” There will be a variety of stalls, activities, demonstrations, and exhibits to showcase the fast-growing Papamoa community, as well as refreshments and cake stalls. The event is being supported by many local businesses with some great prizes up

for grabs, including raffles for gym memberships, WOFs, hair treatments, pet food, and restaurant and supermarket vouchers. All proceeds from the day will go to the Papamoa Support Centre and the Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club. Tita is keen to have representation from as many non-profit organisations, clubs, and groups as possible. For further information, please e-mail Tita at bellissimolandscapes@hotmail.com or phone 027 654 8781.

Simon says to explore and learn - and grow Children use their hands to explore and learn about the environment and themselves, and at the same time are building the muscles necessary for writing at an older age. We can support children with a variety of games and activities that can assist with muscle development in their fingers, hands, and arms so they

can manipulate a pencil or pen when ready. Activities such as playing with Duplo or Lego encourages the use of fingers. Placing these blocks on a small table where children can rest their forearms, encourages the use of just their fingers to manipulate the pieces. Having a whiteboard for children to stand at and draw on, or place magnetic shapes and letters on, helps to strengthen the upper body and arms. Another simple activity is to fill trays with small items such as

cotton balls, buttons, or milk bottle tops and asking children to transfer the items from one tray to another using tongs. Good sensory information is important for developing hand skills, as it tells our brain what we feel, how we move, and where our hands are as we complete a task. Games that promote hand-eye coordination such as rolling,

throwing, and catching balls is not only fun, but builds dexterity skills. Playing ‘Simon Says’ and using directional instructions such as up/ down, back/front, and singing action songs such as ‘Wheels on the Bus’ also promote coordination. For more activity ideas, visit Nurtured at Home’s Facebook page.

Celebrating our children’s achievements online Kiwi families can now display their children’s achievements through a new online forum. The Family Works ‘Well Done board’ is encouraging posts and will award the best photo or story in March. The ‘Well Done board’ is the online equivalent of the fridge door and gives families a place to showcase that gold star chart, painting from kindy or certificate from school. Families can share children’s milestones with friends and family by posting to www.welldone.org.nz and every week during March families can win a prize for the best photo or story. The winners will receive an A3-wrapped canvas with their choice of photo or artwork. At the end of

Teachers could land $30K Tauranga teaching professionals are being encouraged to apply for the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards – and they could win thousands of dollars. Covering early childhood education, primary, intermediate, and secondary schooling, the awards are in four main categories: excellence in governing, excellence in leading, excellence in teaching and learning, and excellence in engaging. The category winners will receive $20,000, and the supreme winner will receive an additional $30,000. Entry forms are available at www.pmawards.education.govt.nz. Entries close on 20 March 2015.

March, the best entry will receive the grand prize of a family portrait session with a professional photographer. The forum also shares stories of other Kiwi children who desperately need

encouragement, such as the 40 families Family Works supports daily through counselling and social work services. To support Family Works, see www.angel.org.nz

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Eddie says nearly eight million energy efficient products have been sold over the year (about 1.6 million large consumer and industrial products and 6.3 million lighting and small electronics), an increase of three per cent compared to the previous year. Forty seven million energy efficiency products have been sold since 2002, bringing total savings to $450 million, he says. “New Zealand products are

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A chance to pick over Jessie’s stash Jessie Wells is holding something back - five metres of diaphanous Swiss velvet – five unlucky metres. Jessie’s keeping it out of the “Jessie’s Stash Fabric Sale” this weekend because “it’s delightful and gold embossed”. It cost $28 a metre 20 years ago – so it’s staying. But the rest is going because “needs be.”

The ‘rest’ is accumulated fabrics from nearly eighty years of professional sewing. A total 2,200 metres of material, 1,012 metres embroidered or beaded motifs, and 1,500 metres of trims, braid, lace and tassel fringing. That’s 4,712 metres enough to go to the top of Mauao 20 times. Jessie is downsizing and has donated the fabric to the

Turning Point Trust- a mental health service providing sewing and textile crafts to people with mental health issues. And why is the Swiss velvet unlucky – well, it was bought for some bridesmaids dresses. “But someone called it off.” The sale is this Saturday March 14 from 9am until 3pm at the Historic Village. By Hunter Wells

Operation Cover Up Needle-wielding knitters across the Bay of Plenty are once again busy stitching clothing items for orphan children in Eastern Europe as part of Operation Cover Up. Hundreds of knitted blankets, clothes and accessories are shipped to orphanages and families living in Romania, Albania, and Moldova each year as part of the operation. For more information, email Trish Stewart at email trish16@kinect.co.nz or phone her on 07 573 5451 or 027 481 8367. The first Operation Cover Up meeting is at Holy Trinity Church on March 18.

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The ‘look’ has arrived

If you’re looking for new blinds for your home or office and you want the latest style and colour at an affordable price with no compromise on quality – Bay Blinds national sales manager Peter Morrow says when you walk into their new showroom, ‘you know you’ve arrived at the right place’. Whether you’re re-decorating or building new – or still deciding on verticals, venetians, wooden blinds, or sun screen blinds – the professional team at Bay Blinds believe they have the answer. “Of course you can still call us for a free on-site visit by one of our highly trained sales consultants but now there’s a lot more on offer,” says Peter. “We invite you to call in and discuss your individual needs with our friendly and experienced showroom staff and view the working samples including the audio visual display.”

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Showroom staff Karen, Vicki and Annette. Peter says some exciting new products are in the pipeline and are currently on trial, with one of their newer products – motorised blinds – gaining in popularity. “These blinds are now more affordable than ever due to our competitive sourcing of raw materials overseas but manufactured locally, as are all of our blinds.” To accommodate increasing production Bay Blinds have purchased additional factory space

and continue to grow both locally and nationally. “In our 25 years of business, Bay Blinds have become a household name,” says Peter. “We produce a huge range of quality blinds, employing local staff in our modern manufacturing facility, and we’re proud of it. Bay Blinds showroom at 8 Maleme St, Greerton, Tauranga, is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm.

There’s still plenty for everyone in the Bay Snap, snap, snap – keen photographers are encourEntries can be uploaded to media@bayofplentynz. aged to get snapping their best photos to enter in the com with the subject line: photography competition Photographic Society of New Zealand’s 63rd annual entry. Or go online to www.sunlive.co.nz under the convention and exhibition. competitions section. A selection of the most Photographers are asked to eye-catching shots will be disspontaneously capture the natuplayed at the 2015 ‘Exploring ral beauty of the region or show Pixels’ exhibition, hosted by family and friends enjoying what Tauranga Photographic Socithe Bay of Plenty has to offer. ety, at Tauranga Racecourse The National Photography from April 29 - May 3. Exhibition’s convention – Aspiring shutterbugs are dubbed Natex – will showcase encouraged to snap their 350 high quality printed images photographs before March 20, and 200 projected images, open with images to be submitted by for public viewing on May 2. March 31. ‘At the beach’.

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Emergency plan to help you get through With a New Year in full swing, now’s the time to check you’re prepared for an emergency and ensure you have plan in place for your home, with families encouraged to sit down and develop your household emergency plan. “Learn about the hazards in your area, figure out where you’ll meet if you can’t get home, decide who your emergency contacts will be and check what supplies you will need,” says Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye. Essential emergency supplies every household should have include: 1. Enough non-perishable food and drinking water for at least three days (ideally, a minimum of three litres of water per person, per day).

2. A first aid kit. 3. A torch, radio and spare batteries. 4. A portable getaway kit is also a good idea, in case you need to leave your home in a hurry. Items in the getaway kit should include snack food, water, a first aid kit, windproof and waterproof clothing, strong outdoor shoes and any other essential items your family or pets may need. “In New Zealand, we’re at risk from all sorts of events, from floods and landslides to earthquakes and tsunami. “You never know when it might happen, so the key is to be prepared for the day when you may find yourself in an emergency situation.” For more information about disasters, household emergency plan templates and checklists for emergency preparedness see www.getthru.govt.nz

Simple tips for saving water Tauranga City Councillor Matt Cowley has been talking about Tauranga being one of the few cities in the country which didn’t have to impose water restrictions this summer. However, that’s not to say we shouldn’t have water conservation on our minds. The Weekend Sun has put together some water-saving tips for around the home. And no, we’re not suggesting you all share the bath water. A good tip to start is to water your garden in the evening or early morning. This will minimise evaporation in the heat of the air

and it also stops the drops of water from burning the plants and your precious vegetables. Water absorbs heat and also works like a magnifier glass to concentrate the sun’s rays, so watering in the middle of the day can be damaging and wasteful. Use a timer on sprinklers. This can be done in a number of ways: buy a timer, set up an irrigation controller, or activate the timer on the kitchen stove to serve as an indoor reminder. Plants are better off with a 10-15 minute soak every 2-4 days. This varies according to soil conditions. If watering is done every day, the plant roots tend to be on the surface and that

is the first area to dry out. Looking for a practical gift that is water efficient? Buy a front loader washing machine. Top loading machines can use as much as 228 litres per full wash, as opposed to approximately 58 litres per wash from newer front loading machines. When washing the boat or car, wash it on the lawn and use a hose with a trigger on the end. This saves water and soap from the storm water system and keeps the grass greener. And remember: Keep your showers short and turn off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth.

Greater rights for Bay homeowners Building a new home can become strenuous and problematic, especially for homeowners who choose to be involved in the build process. In the past, sorting out workmanship or material defects frequently became a monumental task. Arranging to have these rectified was often so onerous the owner would suck it up and live with it. New building laws have changed how the system works. Homeowners no longer have to suck it up and now do very little to address remedial work. They simply notify the building contractor in writing of claimed defects. Here’s how it works. In the past the owner had to do all the leg work to prove the defect was the responsibility of the building contractor. This often required third party intervention and assessment.

The provisions of the new Building Amendment Act 2013 switched the onus to the building contractor. They now own the defect until proven otherwise, and should no resolution be found, they still own the defect. If the building contractor refuses to acknowledge or rectify the defect in a timely manner, the owner now has greater leverage for someone else to rectify at the cost of the building contractor. Because this is all about consumer rights, the homeowner has the backing of the Disputes Tribunal when issues with building contractors arise. Ensure you get a qualified builder who can build it right first time. You’ll find them at www.certified.co.nz

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27 Indoor pools, a spa, an outdoor fireplace and the requisite petanque court are ‘turning heads’ at Fairview.

‘This isn’t living, it’s lifestyle’ When people purchase a property at Fairview Estate, Brian Hainge says they’re buying much more than a home – ‘they’re buying a lifestyle’. Brian says the Estate has always had a great outlook. “The homes are nestled around the manicured grounds of the Fairview Golf Course and enjoy breathtaking views of the Kaimai Ranges, but it is the lifestyle on offer that is continually turning heads.” He says there’s so much on offer at Fairview, with residents enjoying the opening of an indoor pool and spa complex, outdoor fire place, and even a playground for children – all in the last six months. “People coming into the Estate are totally blown away with what is on offer here,” says Brian. “The quality of the facilities is clear and it’s always pleasing to see people’s reactions when you tell them all this is included in the purchase of their property and that

there are no ongoing costs.” Perhaps the best aspect of the Fairview lifestyle is the way in which residents have embraced it, says Brian. “Nowhere is this more evident than in the Country Club Social Group, a group of residents who’ve gotten together to create fantastic events and friendly competitions for residents and members to get involved in. “Just last week they held a mixed doubles tennis competition and are currently putting in place a fun triathlon and St Patrick’s Day dinner and entertainment.” Looking around Fairview, Brian says there’s a real sense of community and satisfaction from all who are a part of this fantastic development. “This sort of thing has scarcely been done in New Zealand but stands as testament to how an incredible lifestyle goes a long way to making an incredible home.”

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Seeking out our best walks What better way to make walking fun than on an outdoor ‘treasure hunt’ with friends and family? The Geo-teering Challenge – where you follow clues and map coordinates in a quest to track down hidden markers – is just one of a series of activities being run as part of Walk Month. Participants are reminded walking can be far more than just trudging from one point to the next. As part of the Sport BOP’s walking promotion over March it has teamed up with Virtually on Track and Sport Waikato to offer three geo-teering challenges around Waihi Beach, Athenree and Waihi where, in this combination of orienteering and treasure hunting, you can challenge your family and friends

to be first to the prize. A ‘have a go day’ on Sunday, March 22, 10amnoon at Anzac Bay, Bowentown will introduce people to the skill of geo-teering (challenge details and instructions are also online at www.virtuallyontrack.co.nz). These challenges, which are being offered from March 21, give participants clues and co-ordinates to follow using the GPS on a smartphone, or good old fashioned paper maps, in a quest to find hidden markers. Everyone who enters the answers online goes into the draw to win prizes. Other educational walks on offer include a guided walk on Wednesday, March 18, 9.30am-2pm around Waipu Bay and central Tauranga’s sandy beaches, mudflats and pavements. Meet at Herries Park, The Strand (opposite Lone Star), bookings essential on 07 552 5257. The guided walks continue at dusk on Friday, March 20, 7.30pm with a guided Glow Worm trek to Te Reranga Tunnel (TECT All Terrain Park); phone Julie on 07 579 6732. The next week a mix of guided walks offer an insight into the region’s history with the chance to visit seven pa sites

Sport BOP recreation advisor Jen Riley. Photo by Tracy Hardy. on Papamoa Hill. Phone 07 578 0016 for details or meet at Poplar Lane on Monday, March 23, 9.30am. Finish the month off learning about early settlement and pa sites on a guided walk from Bowentown to Shel-

ley Bay. Phone 07 578 0016 for details or meet at Seafourth Rd, Anzac Bay Wednesday, March 25, 9.30am. For more Walk Month activity details go to www.sportbop.co.nz/playinthebay

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‘Flawless’coverage for the face Imagine a certified organic natural product range that is light weight and flawless, dermatologically tested, and ‘very healthy for the skin’. It’s called Bella Vi and it’s at John’s Photo Pharmacy. The pharmacy has been offering the loose mineral powder from the cruelty and paraben-free New Zealand owned make-up range to their customers for six years. “It’s been extremely popular,” says beauty consultant Monique Daly. “Customers who have used it have told their friends about it and they’ve come in to try the range for themselves. It’s a range that’s keeps growing and growing.” Now the pharmacy is introducing new items to the range, including the liquid and pressed powder foundation, primer, and moisturiser. “The liquid foundation goes on beautifully,” says Monique. “It looks flawless. It’s light weight with quite an immaculate coverage.” The ingredients are enriched with anti-aging skin care as well as vitamins and nutrients, says Monique. “So it’s not just a foundation, it’s actually nourishing the skin as it goes on.” The pressed powder can be used on its own or on

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Re: ‘When do footpaths become restaurants?’ (The Weekend Sun, March 6). The easy solution would be to close the road through the town to traffic. The sidewalk cafés actually make the town. You can’t close the restaurants, but you could make the town more for the people.

Isn’t that what it’s supposed to be? Is it healthy to have exhaust fumes near food? Try some ‘no traffic’ days on Saturdays and Sundays for a start, and watch Mount Maunganui become the best little town centre in the world. Harry Bold, Papamoa.

Euthanasia should be a personal choice If we have the right to live, I believe we must have the right to die. Some people say they are afraid of voluntary euthanasia. It’s a personal choice. Are these people also afraid of death? I care for the elderly in my capacity as a nurse. I often hear the comment, ‘I don’t want to die’. Is this born of fear? Are some of us bargaining? If I walk every day, will I stall death? It is natural to fear the unknown. Even fundamental Christians are indoctrinated into believing they must suffer their own death if they suddenly become seriously ill. The opinion that no one will be asked to bear more

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Can Israel really be called a democracy? When the ‘Churches Active in Our Community’ page was content serving the churches in the Bay, I had nothing to say. After ‘A call to support Israel’ (The Weekend Sun, March 6) I must respond. Uri Avnery, one Israeli I admire greatly, argues that confusing principled opposition to Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinians with anti-Semitism runs the major risk of giving anti-Semitism a positive spin. Even Israelis are sickened

by the State of Israel’s policies towards Palestinians. I’d also question terming Israel a ‘democracy’. One of the most important features of a democracy is the people’s right to constrain the state’s use of lethal force. Any state that denies any given population under its control that right to constrain the use of lethal force is not a democracy. There are reputable Palestinian witnesses to Israel’s habitual use of

Wrongful convictions of Kiwis a bigger threat than terrorism I recently heard the customs department want the right to passwords for computers being imported by travellers to New Zealand. The excuse is the terrible bogeyman ‘terrorist’. Next they will want to read our diaries. Edward Snowden showed our electronic correspondence is subject to scrutiny. Who do you believe, Snowden or John Key? Perhaps the Post Office could hire the unemployed on zero hour contracts to open and read all mail before delivery? Terrorism is again diminishing our civil rights, what ones we have left. A look at recent New Zealand history shows the average Kiwi is more likely

to die of old age in prison after being wrongfully arrested for murder than be a victim of terrorism. The last such incident I recall was a Dutch sailor on the Rainbow Warrior in 1985 when it was bombed by our good friends, the French. I can think of four Kiwis wrongfully convicted of murder. I can only recall one terrorist murder. The result is ‘beware’ of the police, and all the terrorism talk is greatly exaggerated scaremongering to curtail our rights. However, this might change now our noble Prime Minister has committed forces to Iraq without seeking parliamentary approval. P. Dolden, Papamoa.

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The submission period for proposed new road names and speed limits for State Highway 2 between Domain Road and Paengaroa has been completed.

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“The hearings schedule for submi ers to present to Council is being developed. At this stage there will be a full day of hearings at Te Puke on 30 March, to hear submissions on both the speed limits and road names.” Council will consider the submissions along with a staff report on 22 April.

Council received more than 400 submissions about the speed limit suggestions, and almost 200 concerning road names. Council’s Group Manager for Infrastructure Services Gary Allis says submissions are currently being analysed, and an acknowledgment of the submissions is being provided to all submi ers.

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FLUSH THOSE TAPS! We’re encouraging Western Bay residents to flush their water taps daily before drinking or using water for cooking. Why you ask? To get rid of any heavy metals absorbed from household plumbing. While we are sleeping, or when we don’t use our water taps for a number of hours, heavy metals from plumbing fi ings, (such as lead, nickel, cadmium, copper and antimony), can dissolve into our water. To ensure we are not drinking these metals, the Ministry of Health recommends you tip out the first 500ml of water from the cold tap each morning and a er returning home at the end of a day away. Problem solved!

REDUCE FOODWASTE

Council recently took part in a national survey that looked at council rubbish bins to discover what food New Zealanders are throwing away – and why. The survey discovered the average family throws away more than $563 worth of edible food each year. Council’s Utilities Environmental and Compliance Officer Ilze Kruis says “This audit has revealed a staggering amount of edible food is thrown away every week. This comes as no surprise”. “What did come as a surprise was the amount of food that’s being thrown away which is still edible. Whole loaves of bread, unopened yoghurts, uneaten apples are just some of the foods that have been found in audits across the country.” Council hopes to encourage families to be savvy with food, so here’s a few ways you can reduce your food waste: · Store your bread in the freezer instead of on the counter to stop it going mouldy or drying out · Stew up any excess fruit you have that might be going so or blend it up into a smoothie · Check your fridge before you go shopping · Turn your le over vegetables into a fri ata, or make fried rice For more ideas go to facebook.com/lovefoodhatewastenz

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Saturday 14 March

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Tauranga Moana Maori Trust Board Hall, No 3 The Strand every Sat, Sun & Fri & on cruise ship days 10am - 4pm. Entry: Free for children, adults gold coin donation. Blokes in Sheds Ramble March 21 9am – 4pm. Ramble through some interesting sheds in the district. Interesting machinery, memorabilia, vintage engines, collectables, woodwork & more. Tickets $10pp from Katikati Information Centre Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm, Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm. Fashion Parade with a Difference Plus cake auction to follow. March 21 at the Salvation Army Citadel Cameron Rd/5th Ave 7.30pm. Admission: baking for the cake auction or a donation towards the work of Bible Society NZ. Flame Crusher North Island Midget Champs At Baypark Speedway. Gates open 5pm, racing 6.30pm. Tickets: ASB Baypark, online or at the gate. www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz Genealogy Informal Group Family research can be interesting. How to find out about your heritage. 92 Haukore St, Maungatapu 1.30pm. Sue 544 1751

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Kidz Fishing Competition & Fun Day North carpark, The Strand 10am - 4pm. A fun family day with a fishing competition for 12 year olds & under. http://kidzneeddadz.org.nz/

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

Hall 7-10.30pm. Live dance tempo music. Bruce 576 5598 Mobuis Music Event Fundraising music event for the Otumoetai Robotics team, representing NZ at the world champs in the USA at Edgewater Fan, The Waterfront 10-11am. Mount Sequence Dance Green theme: St Patrick’s Day. Good company, live band, great supper. At Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

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News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. Pg37 Rotary Club Tga Easter Book Sale 4, 5 & 6 April at 6 Triton Ave, Mt Maunganui (Old Mount Action Centre). Deliver unwanted books, records CDs, DVDs to Caltex Welcome Bay, Bayfair, Greerton, Katikati or Z Energy Bethlehem, Hewletts Rd, 11th Ave or Ross 544 0817

Community events and occasions across the Bay. info@csclubtauranga.nz or Jana 579 3918. Free Concert At Bethlehem Lions Market, Historic Village 17th Ave 10am. Songs, music, rhythms from around the world. Maketu Rotary Club Market 3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Maureen 533 2340

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. Pg38

Sustainable Landscape Design Workshop At Envirohub, Historic Village on 17th Ave 9am - 4pm.

Taichi Qigong Every Sat in Memorial

Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free to join in. Tauranga Floral Art Group At Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30-11.30am. New members welcome. 543 2157 Tauranga Ikebana Group At Methodist Hall, 13th Ave 10am. Visitors welcome. 544 2828 Tauranga Quadcopter Racing Fpv club & social group. Every Sat 8am. Locations vary. Quadcopterracing@yahoo.co.nz 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 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 15 March

ANZ Championship Kia Magic vs Mel-

bourne Vixens at ASB Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui. www.bayvenues. co.nz or 577 8560 Athenree Homestead 2015 Antiques Roadshow March 22 at 360 Athenree Rd, Cnr SH2 10am – 3pm. Curious to know what that thing that you have had at the back of the cupboard for ever is worth? Registered valuers. 3 items pp, at one time. $5 per item. Sheila 07 863 4242 Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Join us for worship. Colossians 2:11-15 “Christ cancelled the debt” with Pastor Lincoln Forlong at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. www.bbf.net.nz Bethlehem Lions Market 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village on 17th Ave 8am - 12pm. Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “The Bible & science - exposing facts & theories.” Interactive, Q&A, refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Comvita Paengaroa Top School Fun family day! 16 teams competing, great entertainment with raffles, food, gala activities & cheerleading from 10am. Czech School For children with Czech/ Slovak background every Sunday at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. Kindy takes place at same time, suitable for small children. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market Every Sun in Phoenix car

park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz Neighbours Day Aotearoa Family fun day March 29 at Simpson Reserve cnr Parton & Dickson Rd, Papamoa 10am - 3pm. Otumoetai Hockey Club Pre season club muster at Blake Park Hockey Centre 4-5.30pm for new & existing players. Social & competitive players welcome. Open training currently each Tues at Blake Park turf 6-7pm. Caroline 576 5178 or 027 283 2153 Petanque Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606 Quakers in Tauranga Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. 544 0448 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Brass Concert at Memorial Park 1.30pm. Tauranga Night Market Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 5.30-11pm. Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: tauranganightmarket@ hotmail.com Tauranga Spiritual Society Clairvoyant: Candida Monkley at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $3, non $5. 022 0670 467 Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Meet at Baycourt. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. Come through to the stage door on Wharf St if main door is closed. 549 4817

Tauranga Writers: How to Tell Stories

The Alzheimer Society House, 116 13th Ave 2-4pm. Free to TW members, gold coin donation from others. Jenny 576 9212 or 022 053 4868 Underwater Hockey Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. New members welcome. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz

Weekend Activities for the Over 60’s

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834

Monday 16 March

Achieve Toastmasters Making it on

Mondays. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mon at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Brookfield, Tga 7.30pm. Chrissy 543 9493 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30-9.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at Bethlehem Hall, Main highway 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Young or old welcome. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. BOP Tree Society Inc AGM March 30 at McLarens Falls Park, upper hostel 1.30pm. Election of Officers & general business. 543 2152 Cancer Society Mix & match open talks at 111 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 10-11.30am. 571 2035 Cherrywood Probus 2nd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave 10am. New members welcome. Pam 578 3757 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6pm & 7.30pm onwards. Noel 579 5412 Child Support Understand the changes that will take place on April 1? Kids Need Dadz workshop March 23 to explain the changes & how it will affect you. 571 0379 or register at www.kidzneeddadz.org.nz Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or free-phone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. Civic Choir Tauranga Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave 7.30pm. New members welcome. Heather 575 9092 Concert Entertainers: Ukulele Ladies at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Followed by afternoon tea. $3 door. Creative Fibre Meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tues at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 9.30am - 2pm. Marie 579 1230 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

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. Junction 579 9890 Meditation Group Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Monday Night Dance Group Sequence dancing for learners & advanced dancers every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke 6.30-8.30pm. Gordon 572 0060 Omanu Bowling Club Twilight bowls every Mon 6-8pm. Flat shoes essential. Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Graded Pairs (Tilby Trophy) Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St, 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds at 14 Norris St, Tauranga Citizen’s Club behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St, all classes 9-10.30am. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Snooker At Mt Maunganui RSA every Mon 12.15pm & Weds 6.15pm. New members welcome, tuition available. Keith 021 170 2394 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Every Mon at Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Entry $2. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga Brass Meet at Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. New players welcome. Some instruments available. Peter 572 4358 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781 Tauranga Open Support Group Support for those with a cancer diagnosis & their partners/support persons. 2nd Mon of month at Cancer Society Rooms, 111 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 1.30-3pm. 571 2035 Tauranga RSA Women’s Section AGM at Tauranga 1.30pm. Financial members only. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. Theatre Club Nights First Mon of month at Litt Park Theatre, Park Lane, Te Puke 7pm. Learn about theatre without any pressure to ‘perform’. Jim 575 8977 Twilight Bowls Every Mon at Bowls Matua, 108 Levers Rd 5.30pm start. Bowls & tuition available. Flat shoes please, bare feet or jandals. $5 per evening. 576 9980 Volunteers Needed Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga looking for volunteers. If you can spare 6ish hours a week & would like to assist the community. Kim 578 1596

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...Continued Water for the Soul Do you feel spiritually

isolated? Study Genesis to Revelation in a way that comes alive. Evening study, relationship & social times. Vivienne 571 5188 or 021 264 6002 YMCA - ALFS Active Lifestyles For Seniors. First class free. Open to both men & women. Mon: Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 9am & 10.15am. Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) 9am. Tues: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9.15am & 10.30am. Sit & Be Fit 11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre. Smooth Movers Weds 9.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Sit & Be Fit 11am Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay. Thurs: Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd 9am. Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd 10.30am. Fri: Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd 9.15am & 10.30am. 578 9272 www.ymcatauranga.org.nz Yoga with HanneHatha Every Mon & Weds 9.30am & 5.30pm. Gentle hatha yoga, peaceful studio in Bethlehem. Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 17 March

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Alcoholics Anonymous Mt Maunganui.

Open meeting every Tues 11 Victoria Road St Peters Hall 7:30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues - monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Anxiety Support Group Support for people with an experience of anxiety 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride. Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Balmorals Marching Team Ex-marchers aged 30-60 welcome to join for fun, friendship, travel etc. Anita 571 4096 or 021 0257 6094 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Bethlehem Pottery Club Open Tues, Weds, Thurs 10am - 3pm or when the flag is flying. Meet the members & find out how to join or email: bethlehempottery@gmail.com Bokwa Demo & Intro Evening Bokwa is a group fitness class taking the world by storm. Available in Katikati, Omokoroa & Tauranga.

Watch live demo followed by teaching session at Katikati Primary School Hall 7-8pm. Gold coin donation. Brookfield Walking Group Every Tues & Fri at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce, Otumoetai 9am. New members welcome. Judy 576 6443 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 1pm. 575 4650 Chen Wu Kuan Kung Fu Traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu developing strength, stamina & flexibility. Term 1 Juniors Tues/Thurs at the Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 5-6pm. Ray 022 0776 484, info@tmaa.co.nz Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Under the Gracie anti bullying programme. Term 1 Kids classes Tues/Thurs at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 578 5344, info@tmaa.co.nz Drawing/Painting Varied art programmes every Tues at 171a Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. Interested? 576 9592 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988 Hwa Rang Tae Kwon Do Dynamic martial art suitable for the family ages 4 & up. Term 1 kids/beginners classes 7 days from 4pm/ Sat 9.30am. New class for 4-6yr olds Tues 3.45pm. The Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West. Christine 021 980 878, info@tmaa.co.nz Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat at Papamoa Community Centre (Papamoa Library) , 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 10am – 12pm. Junction 579 9890 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxeen 575 016 Ocean Running Club Every Tues 5k Family Fun Run or walk during daylight saving. Registration at Mt Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay from 5.15pm. Walkers 5.30pm Runners 6pm. $5 entry, free drink & spot prizes. Phil 021 383 354

Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership

skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Alan 544 5989 Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213

Parenting Through Separation Course

Separated or facing separation? This course will help you, help children through this process. At Katikati Resource Centre March 17 & 24 & April 28. Free. 570 0682 or email: naudeenh@relationship.org.nz Preschool Music Saintly Shakers every Tues at St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am & every Thurs at St Mary’s Church, Bayfair 9.30am. Music, dancing, social interaction & morning tea for preschoolers. $3 per family. 575 9945 Seasons Group For children & youth who have experience of separated parents, or a family member having died or moved away. Every Tues or Thurs 4-5pm in Mt Maunganui. Children talk together about their loss or change. Naudeen 021 766 769 or 07 213 0218 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Every Tues 7-9.30pm, second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Bowling Club Club night – interclub format, Greerton Hall 7.30pm. New members welcome. Mary 541 0687 Take a Break with Craft Every 2nd Tues at Monowai St Chapel. All ladies welcome. Betty 574 3042 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen. Greerton RSA 7.30-10pm. Sheryl 552 5906 Tauranga Central Ladies Probus 3rd Tues of month at Daniels, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9.45am. Visitors & new members welcome. Gene 578 7733

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Continuing Education (50+) Group Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, 3rd Tues of month. Lectures start 10am. $3 charge to cover expenses. Speaker: Keith Woodley, Shorebird Centre Manager ‘In pursuit of champions unlocking shorebird migrations. 09 232 2781 Tauranga Samba Practice nights every Tues at Mount Sports Club cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds 7-9pm. New members welcome. Kim 021 173 9416 Tauranga Tango Practica Opportunity to practice Argentine Tango. At The Citz Club, 170 13th Ave (opp Boys College), Tauranga 7-9.30pm. Free. www.facebook.com/tangointauranga Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 18 March Age Concern Walking Group Meet

at Matua Shops off Tilby Drive 10am. 578 2631

Arabian Spice Belly Dance Group

Learn the dance while getting fit & meeting people. Every Weds at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd 6.30-8.30pm. 576 4112, arabianspicegroup@gmail.com or http://arabianspicee.wix.com/arabian-spice-bellydance

Arataki Omanu Scout Group

Keas 5.5-8yr olds Weds 5.456.45pm. Cubs 8-10.5yr olds Mon 6-7.30pm. Scout 10.5-14yrs olds Thurs 6-8pm. Arataki Omanu Scout Hall, Moa Park, Valley Rd, Mt Maunganui. Christine 572 2606 Badminton Every Weds at Mount Indoor Sports Centre 7-9pm. Trial it for free, then only $5pp. Racquets available. Eve 021 906 481

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 2nd Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mt

Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd names in 12.45pm. 575 4650 Club Mt Maunganui Every Weds Indoor bowls starts tonight. Jim 572 1983

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am.

Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411.

Free Legal Education Seminar ‘Law for

Lunch’ held 1st & 3rd Weds of month at Baywide Community Law, 63 Willow St, Tauranga 12.15-1pm. Today: Wills & Powers of Attorney (Lyon O’Neale Solicitors) 571 6812 Freemasons Gate Pa Lodge meet at Hairini Freemasons Masonic Centre 7.30pm. Ph/txt Glen 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Box Drawn 9 Bowl Triples (Pratt Trophy), Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Gate Pa Tennis Club Every Weds 9am - 12pm. Social tennis for all levels. Make new friends while getting some exercise. No commitment or fee for first 3 attendances. Geoff 570 1168 or 021 474 807

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Seeking ladies of all ages. Every

Weds meet at Moreland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 or www. healingrooms.co.nz Kiwi Toasters - Te Puke Meet 1st & 3rd Weds. March meetings: Strong Speech Structure. Jellicoe Room, Te Puke Hotel 5.307pm. Chrissy 543 9493 or c.meyer@ xtra.co.nz Let’s Talk Travel Join travel experts, Annie Sale & Janice McLean for a discussion about travelling in the USA & start planning your holiday. At Tauranga Library 12.30-1.30pm.To register 577 7177 or email: library@tauranga.govt.nz Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre Fellowship & celebration at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Guest speaker: Kwan Yin - International one Sucheta channelling. $5 door. Janet 027 264 0226 Papamoa Garden Circle Meeting Dune Room, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Centre 1pm. Elaine 575 5044 Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Every Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm. Children over 8 years welcome. 573 5055 Single Coffee Club 60+ Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet up once a week of coffee, enjoy socialising & meeting new friends. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267 Table Tennis Tauranga At Memorial Hall, QEYC every Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm & every Fri 7-9pm. Bill 578 1662 www. sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga Tauranga Embroider’s Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7-9pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitches welcome. Nancy 544 4778

Tauranga Library Friends Book Group

Papamoa Library 10am. Theme this week: ‘Poetry’. Visitors & new members welcome. Pam 571 2566

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Okataina to Tarawera Outlet or reverse. Key swap. Bookings essential. Option: Okataina to Humphries Bay & return. Grade moderate. 5.5 hrs approx. For bookings, Garth 575 7293 Tauranga RSA Texas Hold-em Poker Club Every Weds 7.30pm. New members welcome, will teach you how to play. Buy in $10. PJ 543 2279 The 3D Experience Indepth introduction to the applications & potential of 3D printing. Local experts on hand to answer your questions. Get an up close look at the new 3D printer. At Tauranga Library 5.30-6.30pm. To register ph 577 7177 or email: library@tauranga.govt.nz Toastmasters City Early Start The 6 F’s Club - Fast, focused, flexible, feedback, friendly & fun. Confidence

& leadership building. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 6.50-8.15am. 021 044 5654 LaniDTM@gmail.com or http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets) Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or cucdr@ tschathamorg.nz or www.tschatham. org.nz Women’s Institute Meet 3rd Weds at St George’s Lounge, Gate Pa 1.30pm. New members welcome. Pat 544 2321

Thursday 19 March

Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $3 a bag, you pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Botanical Road Kindergarten Fundraiser Annual fundraiser “Medium

Night” with Karen & friends at Worlds End Bar & Restaurant. Doors open 6pm with bar & full menu. Tickets $20pp, from Worlds End, Fraser Cove or Botanical Rd Kindergarten, 18th Ave. 578 4481 Bridge Lessons Te Puke Bridge Club, 4 Queen St starts today 7pm. $20 for 10 lessons. Gillian 574 4952

Community Bible Study International

14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational Bible study. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

Forest & Bird (Tauranga Branch)

Guided walk - Maungatautari Ecological Island, pest free native fauna & flora. Entry fee $15/$10 gold card. Travel $15. Eddie 576 1849 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors. $3 entry. Colleen 574 6665 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Open Singles at Mount Sports Centre 7.30pm. Karen 576 0443 Relationship Addiction Anonymous A supportive self-help group for women whose relationships with men have, up to now, usually been destructive. Every Thurs at Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10-11.30am. Liz 0274 362 800 Schizophrenia Support Group Support for people who have a diagnosis of schizophrenia 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 Senior Tennis At Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, for ages 35+ from 9-11.30am. $3 ball fee. New members welcome. Simplee Cre8tive Ladies craft group every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Bring your favourite craft or do a new one. Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi Qingong Every Thurs at Ohauiti Rd Settlers Hall 11am. Classes approx 1 hr. $1pp. Eric 577 1988 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise for those with or at risk of heart disease. City Church, Otumoetai 9.30-10.30am. $3.50pp includes light refreshment. Hannah (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) 0508 227 342 Tauranga Model Railway Club Every Thurs 7.30pm. Ed 543 1108 www. taurangamodelrailwayclub.co.nz

Tauranga Rock n Roll Social Dancers Dance to authentic rock & roll music every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 7.30-9.30pm. $3pp. Check out FB. Maria 576 7326

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Every Thurs at Scout Hall, Botanical Rd (off 18th Ave) 7-9pm. No need to register. 0800 868 445

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By Winston Watusi

Jan and her Boogie Circus comes to town On the music front it continues to be insanely busy in the Bay. I’ve been trying to find the time to write about the sort of divertingly tangential stuff that skews closer to Rogers Rabbits than an entertainment column. But music keeps intruding... This week I’ll just look at next weekend. Again, insanely busy. Even if it’s impossible to sample all the musical treats on offer, at least there is, as they say, something for everyone. My pick of the bunch, and this is completely, absolutely, 100 per cent subjective, is Jan Preston’s Boogie Circus, which rolls into town on Friday, March 20 for one night at Baycourt.

had compiled an eclectic musical résumé, including a classical piano degree from Auckland university, a stint with the infamous Red Mole Theatre Troupe, touring New Zealand with Spilt Enz, being musical director for the legendary and enormously popular Red Mole Cabaret shows in Wellington, and - along with Hello Sailor’s Harry Lyon - forming NZ band Coup D’Etat who had a No 1 hit with ‘Doctor I Like Your Medicine’. But these days it’s the pleasures of blues,

Extensive and impressive

You see, I dig boogie woogie piano. And Jan, albeit resident in Sydney for a number of years, is New Zealand’s finest exponent of it. Since I’ve written about her before I’m not sure how much I need to say about Jan but, given her extensive and impressive musical history, a little recap is probably in order. Jan’s won a pile of music awards, including Australia’s Best Blues Artist, which took her over to perform in America. Most regularly she plays festivals and concerts throughout Europe and Australasia and writes music for films and television, such as the music to her sister Gaylene Preston’s lauded World War II film Home By Christmas. Before settling into her boogie shoes Jan

Jan Preston’s Boogie Circus. boogie, and ragtime on offer and, at Baycourt, Jan has guests joining the Circus. As well as a sterling rhythm section she’s enlisted the help of ex-Hot Club Sandwich guitarman Andrew London, a well-known and always welcome figure on any stage. Things kick off at 7.30pm, with $35 tickets available from Baycourt, either on-line or from the box office. Of course, Baycourt and boogie woogie may not be the bag you’re into.

If that’s the case, one or more of these might be up your alley.

Wild food and sounds

On the same night March 20 at 7.30pm Americana duo Hungrytown, comprising singer songwriters Ken Anderson and Rebecca Hall, make a second visit to the Katikati Folk Club with support from Katikati College’s Zuhana. It’s at the Katikati Bowling Club, Park Rd, entry $20, members $15, children free. For more info see the Folk Club website. Then the following day March 21 sees a big bash at the Papamoa Tavern – Marchfest – a family day featuring wild foods on the barbie and sounds in the shape of Brilleaux’s patented brand of rhythm blues, popular country music from the Big River Boys, and solo entertainment from rising Mount Maunganui singer Josh Pow. Things run from 2-9pm and tickets are $20 from Eventfinder or the Tavern. More info at www. taurangamusic.com

Tauranga band, may have to pull out due to injury. The gig will go ahead nonetheless.) And one last event. The following day on March 22 blues and roots favourites Kokomo return to the Omokoroa Boat Club for the first time in a couple of years. With support from young guitar wiz Josh Durning, the band will be doing an afternoon show kicking off at 2pm, featuring songs from their recent ‘Bigger Than Brando’ album as well as new tunes, old blues, and mucho jamming. For more information see the band’s website or www.taurangamusic.com. Tickets are $22.50 from Eventfinder or the Boat Club. Like I say – busy times! Let’s hope there’s less coming up soon so I can write about something truly irrelevant ...

Good value for money

A little later the same day, if you head to Brewers Bar in Newton Road at the Mount there’s a very good four-pack of Bay bands that come in various shades of alternative, all for the very reasonable price of $5 on the door. Jackal, Ant Wars, MK-Ultra, and Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple will be running from 8pm till midnight. (Late breaking rumour: Jackal, the mixed Auckland/

...Continued Young Parents Group (For ages 20 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

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10pin Bowling Quicksilver League Fun morning on Friday’s at 13th Ave 10.30am. Play in pairs. New members welcome. Ngaire 575 3806 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Shirley Valentine By Will Russell, Litt Park Theatre, Park Lane, Te Puke March 20 & 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 8pm. Tickets at Paper Plus Te Puke. Cancer Society Relaxation series at 111 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 2-3.30pm. 571 2035 Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm & 7pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Children Food & Health a Parent’s Dilemma 3 inter-

national speakers talk about food, health & what’s happening to our kids - allergies, intolerances & disorders. March 27 at Tauranga Boys College Youth Theatre 7pm. Tickets $20, cash at door. www.facebook.com/childrenfoodandhealth Free Evening with John Kirwan Discussing issues around teenage & adult mental health focussing on depression, anxiety & the dangers of recreational drug use. At Waihi Beach Community Centre, doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Counsellors & mental health staff available. Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Katikati Folk Club Hungrytown from USA & local band Zuhana, at KK Bowling Club, Park Rd. Tickets at door, concert 7.30pm. Adults $20, members $15, school age children free. www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz Mobile Phone Workshop Not sure how to use your mobile phone? Book now for lessons & learn the basics. Gayle 578 1878 or Age Concern 578 2631

Nak Rop Muay Thai Kickboxing Unique & challenging form of self discipline & fitness. Term 1 kids classes every Fri at The Martial Arts Academy, 154 1st Ave West 4.30-5.30pm. 578 5344 info@tmaa.co.nz The Sociables 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & event. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz U3A Tauranga Guest speaker: Ray Dumble, airport manager - “Keeping the airport running smoothly.” General meeting at Wesley Church Centre, 13th Ave 10am. Morning tea 10.30am, speaker 11am. Visitors “What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-proﬁt clubs and organisations. Email julie@thesun.co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga. Deadline 3pm Tuesday. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

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Tauranga’s fabulous cycle trails As part of Sustainable Backyards month, Bay of Plenty Community Trails Cycle Trust is hosting an illustrated information evening on Wednesday, March 18, to demonstrate how extensive the region’s existing cycle trails are. New Zealand has 23 official cycle trails, but none yet near Tauranga. However, BOP Community Trails Cycle Trust has noticed an ever increasing length of on-road and offroad cycle paths in the area. The Trust hosted a number of cycle rides during Bike Month in February. This introduced cyclists to some of Tauranga’s trails, which total more than 70km in length, all within the city boundaries.

Trust representatives say this successful event attracted an average of 50 participating cyclists to each ride. Many people were astounded they can now cycle from The Lakes to Tauranga CBD via a highway underpass and by crossing trail bridges. “These new trails make cycling safer by allowing cyclist to cross fewer roads.” The Trust is looking forward to the completion of the trail from Omokoroa to Tauranga. How will this trail link into the existing trails? To find out, and to learn more about the excellent facilities that already exist locally, head along to the information evening at the Tauranga Bongard Centre, 200 Cameron Rd, Room 106 on Monday, March 18, at 6.30pm. Register at nyree@waikato.ac.nz or contact Lyn Manning on 021 0263 8541 for more information.

The evening is part of the Sustainable Backyards calendar of more than 80 events throughout the Bay this March. To download the event calendar, visit www. envirohub.org.nz or call Envirohub BOP on 07 578 6664.

‘Midgets’ take to the terracotta track The North Island Midget Championships will be tearing up the track at Baypark Family Speedway this Saturday.

respectively to Brad Mosen in the NZ Midget Grand Prix. Bernie says supporting the Midgets will be a good field of Sprint Cars, including several visiting drivers from Auckland, Super Saloons, Saloons, and Mini Stocks. Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon says a high “At last weekend’s race meeting the class field of 18 North Island drivers have been Saloon Car class welcomed back front confirmed for the event. He is pleased with the running woman driver Michelle Wymer number of entries for the first Midget Champiin the 75m Daltons sponsored Corvette.” onships to be raced at Baypark, following a couple The North Island Midget Championships of disappointing Midget fields earlier in the season. is at Baypark on March 14. Gates open at 5pm and Leading the driver list is current New Zealand champion racing starts at 6.30pm. Tickets are available 1NZ Brad Mosen and runner up 5A Brock MaskoThe North Island Midget from Baypark, online, or at the gate. If the vich. Championships will be held at Also entered are 27A Hayden Williams and 98A Baypark Family Speedway for the first event is rained out on Saturday it will be held Chris Gwilliam, who finished second and third on Sunday at the same time. time this Saturday.

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Jimmy inspirational since 1962 Speaking from Miami the legendary Jimmy Cliff offers a friendly “hello my friend” in a thick Jamaican accent that instantly puts you at ease. The often and rightly dubbed ‘godfather of reggae’ will be on stage in Tauranga when he plays the ASB Arena on Friday, March 27. Jimmy will be supported on the night by Aotearoa’s own reggae royalty Herbs and Ardijah for what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime concert that’ll get people jammin’ till the morning light. The 67-year-old is one of those beautiful musicians who shows no signs of stopping anytime soon, and will likely keep creating music for the ears and for the soul right up until they close his casket. His career spans five decades and 36 studio albums, plus countless musical contributions and collaborations with a diverse range of artists like Elton John and Joe Strummer from The Clash. “My show is always about lifting the spirit,” says Jimmy. “I like it when people come to my shows, that they feel good when they go to work the next day, full of life and energy.” “That’s the kind of show I’ll put on, there will be some classics but also songs off my last album Rebirth and some new songs that have not been recorded yet.” Jimmy says he’s looking forward to returning to New Zealand after Greer’s Gastro Bar Friday 13 – Blaze 6-9pm. Classic years away – it’s been so long he doesn’t actually rock vocal duet & guitar. remember exactly how Saturday 14 – Iceÿ re 6-9pm. Popular covers, vocal duet & long it’s been. guitar. What Jimmy does Saturday 15 – Carol Storey 5.30- remember though is 8.30pm. Jazz & easy listening the “beautiful mixture four piece band. of people” who’ve Major Toms/The Hop House loved and supported Friday 13 – The Friday 13th his music through the Party with DJ Wreckage 6-9pm. decades, he says. Saturday 14 – Phil & Tilley, English folk duo 6pm. Sunday 15 – Acoustic Jam session from 3pm. All musos welcome. Mount RSA Friday 13 – Shy & Retiring Co 7.30pm. Saturday 14 – Double Exposure 7.30pm. Sunday 15 – Leo’s Production 4.30pm. The Crown and Badger Friday 13 – Planet of 3. Saturday 14 – Shabang. The Matua Sunday 15 – Free jukebox and nibbles from 3pm. Tuesday 17 – Andy Blarney, Irish music from 5pm. Wednesday 18 – A Taste of Country night.

The one and only Jimmy Cliff is playing the ASB Arena on March 27. Photo: Tao Jones. “I’m grateful for all the fans who’ve been with me over the years, and I’m grateful to all the new fans that have come along. “I am absolutely looking forward to 2015’s concerts, I enjoyed my time when I last came to New Zealand, and the people loved the music so what else can I ask for.” Jimmy Cliff, supported by Herbs and Ardijah, will play the ASB Arena, Mount Maunganui on March 27, 2015. Tickets start from $59 plus a booking fee. VIP tickets plus corporate packages are available. To purchase tickets, see www.eventfinda.co.nz or call 0800 289 849. The Weekend Sun has one double pass to Jimmy Cliff for a lucky reader who can tell us what date the show is on. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, By David Tauranga March 18.

Kokomo’s back at the boat club Tauranga band Kokomo are playing at Omokoroa Boat Club on Sunday, March 22. ‘Back at the Boat Club’ will be their first show at the club in a couple of years. The band will be rolling out songs from their popular album ‘Bigger than Brando’ and some old favourites, as well as new tunes and a few outbursts of Bob Dylan and Mississippi blues. To make this an extra special show, the concert will begin with a set from 15-year-old music whiz Josh Durning. He’ll also join the band later for some ‘serious jamming’. Doors open at 1.30pm; show starts at 2pm. Tickets cost $22.50, or $20 for club members, and are available from the clubhouse or on-line at Eventfi nder. The Weekend Sun has one double pass to ‘Back at the Boat Club’ for a lucky reader who can

tell us what date the show is on. Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received before Wednesday, March 18.

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Children go fishing and hunting Children are encouraged to turn off the telly and put down the X-Box and Playstation con-trollers for the annual Te Puna Take a Kid Hunting and Fishing competition. On March 20-22, children and teenagers aged one to 17 are encouraged to throw their rods and lines

in the water for eels, snapper, kahawai, trevally and bait fish, including herrings and spotties. Or hunt for rabbits, possums, hares, magpies, and Canada geese. Co-organiser Nathan Exelby says the Te Puna Hunting and Fishing Club is a family club. “Next weekend’s event is the perfect opportunity for parents to get outdoors and spend time with their children, while teaching them water safety and safety around firearms,” says Nathan. There are three different categories for children to enter: children up to age six; seven to 12 years old; and 13-17 years old. This way, says Nathan, it’s fair game for all. “It gives the younger children the opportunity to win something too – and every child or teen who enters will win a spot prize whether they catch anything or not.” Entry is only $10 and there’s more than $4000 worth of cool prizes to be won. Prizes will be drawn next to Top Shot Bar. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ tepunahuntfishclub or phone Nathan on 027 305 2327. The Weekend Sun has two entry tickets to give away to lucky readers. Just tell us what charter boat is a major sponsor of the competition. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the By competitions section. Zoe Hunter Entries must be received before Wednesday, March 17.

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My name is Travis and I am a big, handsome 7 year old male cat. I came to the SPCA after someone found me and noticed that I was a little unwell. I have had a check-up and treatment at the vet and I have been given a clean bill of health. Now I need to find myself a great new loving forever home. I am a super friendly boy who is very affectionate and cuddly. I will be an awesome companion and best friend for anyone is looking for a new family member. Please come in and meet me and see if I might be the perfect new pet for you. Or call 07 578 0245 for more information. Ref no. 21238.

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Free medidation classes Sahaja Yoga meditation will be at The Historic Village on Sunday. It’s the first Market Day for the former Bethlehem Market which has moved to the new 17th Avenue location. There is a music group from Auckland coming to sing and play sounds from around the world. Following on from this Sunday’s market, Sahaja Yoga are offering free meditation classes at Senior Citizens Hall on Norris Street, behind Pak’n Save on Tuesday evenings from 7pm. The free classes will begin on March 17.

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clothe and school 300 children across the diocese. But it started literally across the road, with one act of neighbourly care for someone at risk. We don’t need to look for big programmes, out there. What in our neighbourhood needs ‘human help, in God’s name’? That is where the gracespace will be. That’s what it means to ‘Love thy (actual) neighbor’. By Paul Williamson, Vicar, Holy Trinity, Tauranga.

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If the garden has become out of control now that summer has been and gone – the team at Garden Rescue can return the backyard into a state their customers can be proud of. Owner and operator Philip Tortoiseshell and his team take care of the jobs that people may find too difficult

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bible digest ‘’EVERYTHING is permissible’’but not everything is beneﬁcial. ‘’Everything is permissible’’- but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:23 24

cars for sale A NO DEPOSIT DEAL from $50 p/w. Cars, vans, & 4x4s. To ﬁnd out more txt ‘NEWCAR’ and your name to 9090. Learner licence welcome, with good guarantor. CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz

car rental ABC RENTALS Car – Van – Truck – Hire, 31d Waihi Rd Judea. 38 different cars, vans and trucks to cover your needs. Ph 571 5966

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183

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GLASS FUSING 28th March 1-4pm The perfect introduction to fusing glass for jewellery, coasters, suncatchers etc. 3hrs of information and making your own unique pieces. $50 per person plus materials. Use of all tools and ﬁring is included, we even take your notes! Contact Lynn Ph 571 3726 Leadlight Expressions, Historic Village, 17th Ave.

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gardening BE READY for Autumn! Leaves controlled, lawns mowed, trees/hedges trimmed, garden maintenance, general tidy ups, rubbish removal. Quality work. Ph Steve 571 2295 or 021 0264 8265

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LAWNMOWING HONEST reliable operator. Mulch or catch + edges done from only $15. Ph Hayden 281 1026 (toll free Tga wide) or text 027 201 2886

FOUND Greerton Area, DSH Tabby Male Cat, Ref# 21458, please ph SPCA 07 578 0245

RELIABLE experienced gardener does weeding, pruning, raise gardens bed, trimming and lawn mowing. Discount for Veterans and Pensioners. All green waste taken. Ph Damon 021-2023558

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FOUND Greerton Area, Parrot, Adult, Male Ref# 21426, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Greerton Area, Ginger DSH Adult Cat, Ref# 21452, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Hairini Area, Lab X Puppy, black Male, Ref# 21427, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Hairini Area, Lab/Mastiff puppy, Tan Female, ref# 21428, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Hairini Area, Rabbit Grey/White Adult, Ref# 21429, please call SPCA 07 578 0245

HELPFUL friendly advise/ assistance readily available. Membership $20p.a. WBOP Ostomy Assn. Ph Richard on 07 573 7443 P.O Box 10011 Bayfair, Mount Maunganui ostomybop@ gmail.com

FOUND Mangatapu Area, Staffy x Puppy, Tan/white Female, please call SPCA 07 578 0245

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BAY NETWORK SINGLES Social Club opens the door to new friends @ exciting social activities. For unattached single people 55+ Join now contact Jean 5769988 WIN $500 CASH MONTHLY! Join Te Puna Hunting & Fishing club for only $10 per adult and enter our monthly competition Prime Explosives 500, you could win $500 Cash every month. Check out www. tepunahuntingfishingclub.co.nz or check out our facebook page to keep up to date www.facebook. com/tepunahuntﬁshclub

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LAWN MOWING covering all of Tauranga. Experienced contractor, reliable service. Ph Chris 549 0446 or 027 200 8578

FOUND KITTENS, Various Colours from Various areas Please Call, SPCA 07 578 0245. DSH = Domestic Shorthaired, DMH = Domestic Mediun Haired DLH = Domestic Long Haired FOUND Bethlehem Area, Tabby/ White Female Cat Ref# 21419 Please call SPCA 07 578 0245

FOUND Matapihi Area, Rabbit, brown/white Male, Ref# 21440, please call SPCA 07 578 0245

FOUND Mt Maunganui Area, DSH Torti/White Female Adult Cat, Ref# 21446, please call SPCA 07 578 0245

FOUND Park Vale Area, DSH Young Adult Cameo Male Cat, Ref# 21449, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Parkvale Area, DSH Young Adult, Ginger Male Cat, Ref# 21450, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Tauranga Central DSH Black Cat Male Ref# 21423, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Te Puke Area, DSH Tabby/White Female Cat, Ref# 21453, please ph SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Te Puna Area DSH Ginger/White Adult Cat, Ref # 21447, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Te Puke Area, Exotic Cat Silver/Stripes Female, Ref# 21451, please call SPCA 07 578 0245 If you have lost an animal please call us, SPCA 07 578 0245

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public notice SEMI RETIRED EARTHMOVING Operator Wanted for Occassional Projects. Digger dozer & cable scoop operation. Ph Chris 0274931108

therapist RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST Betina Anderson is now available for appointments. Betina a mature woman, believes the foundation of all our relationships begins with ourselves. Ph 0274 791 206 Em: care@ﬂowerbank.co.nz

to lease ROOM for Lease within a busy physiotherapy clinic in Otumoetai. Shared waiting and reception. Please phone 576 3606

situations vacant LIVE IN CAREGIVER required for elderly man. Duties: Cooking, shopping and light housework. Mt Maunganui. Ph 021 678 537

trades & services AFFORDABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE House repairs, spouting/ roofing repairs, house painting, general maintenance. 20 years experience. Ph Andy 022 3190 996 APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician. BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 FUTURA PROPERTY SERVICES Building maintenance, timber repairs, landscape features. Contact us about the best new sunroof materials available. Ph Bill Purdie on 575 0407 or 027 6247 247 info@futura247.co.nz HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTER INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, doors. Big/small jobs, immediate start. Ph Grant 021 468 244

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PAINTERS AVAILABLE for immediate start. Interior/exterior. Guaranteed workmanship. For free quotes, Ph Graeme today 022 0466 776 or 07 544 5234 PLASTERER Interior 30+years. Skimming walls, make good ceilings, walls, cornice cove, plasterboard stopping. Small Jobs. Free quote. Phone Stan 021 130 2621

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trades & services REROOF OR ROOF REPAIRS - Long run Rooﬁng. Will be completed over weekend. Free quotes. Good references. 10yrs exp. Ph 027 725 7986 REVIVE YOUR DRIVE A clean and seal helps: Prevent staining; Cleaning made easy. Prevents Colour loss; Adds value to your home. Commercial Grade Sealer. Free Quotes. Ph Adam Concrete Replacements 0274 598 571 Member of CCANZ ROOF PAINTING and maintenance. Roofs rescrewed. Waterblasting, moss removal. Free quotes! Ph Mark 543 3670 or 021 0273 8840 SMALL EXCAVATOR work, $75/ hr. Fit through garden gates and tight spots. Clear those stubborn areas or re-landscape the back yard. Ph 021 993 863 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857 DRIVING MISS DAISY – available for all! Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Ask for us if

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you have an injury and have ACC subsidized transportation needs. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

travel & tours “A A” - 1. DISCOVER THE CHATHAM ISLANDS. 2. Singin’ In The Rain Show, Civic, Akl. 3. Puketiti Station East Coast Williams Family. Plus many other inspiring journeys. Door to Door Service. Free Newsletters. Contact The Hinterland Tours Team on 07 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 BOOK NOW FOR a trip to a Matinee Performance of the Musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain. Join our waiting list for our next popular RAIL CART TOUR. Phone John’s Door to Door Tours 576 9305 COME along to our Travel Club Meeting now changed to March 25th at Tauranga Central Baptist Church Hall – 10am. New calendar with exciting destinations available soon, register your interest. Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 22nd MARCH Cruise Lake Rotorua aboard the Lakeland Queen whilst indulging in an

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exquisite buffet lunch savour the slow cooked lamb with garlic and rosemary and delectable desserts. Ph Zealandier Tours 575 6425 NO.8 TOURS TRAVEL CLUB Specialists in fully escorted day & extended tours. Free pick-up, free newsletter. Up and coming tours; Travel West to the Shire & Lunch at the Green Dragon Friday 17th April. Mystery Trip Thursday 30th April. Wandering Wairarapa Wednesday 6thFriday 8th May. Karapiro Lodge Lunch & Tour Wednesday 13th May. Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Run Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May. Mystery Trip Wednesday 27th May. Winter Escape to Tropical North Queensland Wednesday 3rdThursday 11th June. Winter Mystery Lunch Wednesday 17th June. Raurimu Spiral Chateau Overnight Monday 22nd-Tuesday 23rd June. Mamma Mia Show – Hamilton Day Trip Saturday 27th June. Seats are limited, don’t miss out, book now! Ph 579 3981 1907 PADDLEBOAT River Cruises. Cruise up the Wairoa River with complimentary tea/ coffee. From $25 and group discounts, open 7 days. Bookings essential 0274183930, www. paddleboat.co.nz, www.facebook. com/otunui

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Ph Tony 07 928 3676 or email tony@thesun.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450 or text 027 318 5760 www.tfdc.co.nz

wanted URGENTLY WANTED TO RENT Professional family seeking 2-3 bedroom house. Anywhere considered. Have references. Ph Jo 027 3481 706

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Western Bay house prices behind market peak While the average asking house price in New Zealand is more than $500,000, house prices in Western Bay of Plenty are still over five per cent behind 2007’s market peak. It marks the first time that sellers’ expectations have pushed the asking price above the half-million dollar threshold. The average asking price in Auckland continued to break records for the second consecutive month, reaching a new high of $764,424 - a 1.9 per cent increase on the $750,023 benchmark set in January. And while Tauranga enjoyed a 4.8 per cent increase over the last 12 months, the figure is dwarfed in comparison to the likes of Auckland City South, which saw a staggering 16.1 per cent rise over the same period. QV National Spokesperson Andrea Rush says: “The seemingly insatiable demand for Auckland property has resulted in the upward trend steepening on the QV Residential Price Movement Index. “Values in Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin are all showing moderate increases but

Brave shaves: Penny Dawber (right) and Doug Britton (below) lose their locks for charity.

Shaving for a cure It’s never a dull moment in Tauranga, from people shaving their heads to sporting endeavours. One of the biggest events of the week was the Mount Beach Bald – an annual fundraising or the Child Cancer Foundation.

nothing compared to the pace of Auckland values, which continue to surge ahead.” The new national high in average asking price of $511,421 represents an increase of 2.6 per cent on the previous record set in January of $498,471.

Marching pride at ASB Arena Fun, fitness and friendship was on display at the National Leisure Marching Championships at the weekend.

Serving it up Volleyball also kept people entertained, along with Leisure Marching at ASB Arena.

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