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We’ve had a rash of responses to our column last week, on curious ailments. Foremost was an invasion of emails and letters from our Scandinavian-descended readers who pointed out, some with fairly creative hand gestures, that they have inherited the Viking Finger phenomenon from their ancestors. We’ve also received some correspondence from some of you with quite peculiar symptoms and also we sympathise, we cannot publish all the details here as it is a family newspaper and some of your revelations should really be kept within the sanctity of doctor-patient confidentiality. Except we can’t resist some advice for Surfer Steve of Papamoa, whose complaint of a peculiar skin ailment may be more common and easily cured than you imagine. We suggest you should try washing the sand out of the crotch of your steamer, you may find the rash eases. For the rest of you, thanks for the insight into your medical misadventures. Please see a doctor immediately. Maybe the concept of an ‘Ailment of the Week’ wasn’t so smart, after all.

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Here are a few responses which we can publish. “Hi Brian – I was very amused reading your story ‘Viking Finger’. I too have an inherited problem finger – a crooked, very pronounced second finger on the left-hand comes out every second-generation female. However, my youngest daughter has it too. Lots of funny stories associated. My father was Norwegian – my paternal grandmother and a Norwegian female cousin had the same. - Ingrid Wicksteed. “Dear Roger Rabbit, Thanks for your story about your Norse/ Celtic friend. Did you realise that there were those people living in New Zealand long before any Maori came? They had set up homes and stone circles and lived happily here. Then groups of Maori arrived, who fought

and killed many of them. Some lived together, which explains the fair-haired Maori who used to live in parts of the north. The Maori got many ideas from these people. Look especially at the patterns on the meeting houses etc. They are true Celtic patterns. Even the Maori waka have a great resemblance to the Norse boats. Perhaps we should be reminded ... that this country once belonged to the Celts!” Elsie Jones. Thanks Elsie, I’m sure that will elicit some response from readers.

Grandma’s letter

Iris Stockwell of Tauranga sent us a lovely note, saying she always enjoys reading the columns as they are so ‘tongue in cheek’. Thanks Iris, I’m not sure that’s the way the Race Relations Commissioner sees it. Never mind, Iris offers this story, which doesn’t mention Vikings, but includes finger issues that we thought you’d find entertaining: “Letter from Grandma. She writes… The other day I went to a local Christian bookshop, saw a sticker that said: ‘Honk if you love Jesus’ so I bought one and put it on my bumper. Boy I’m glad I did! What an uplifting experience followed! I was stopped at a red light at a busy intersection; just lost in thought and didn’t notice the light had changed. It’s a good thing someone else loves Jesus, because he started honking. It was then I found out that LOTS of people love Jesus. The guy behind me screamed: “For the love of God! Go Go!” What an exuberant cheerleader he was for Jesus! Everyone started honking so I leaned out my window waving and smiling at all these loving people. I even honked my own horn a few times to share the love! There must have been a man there from Florida, as I heard him yell something about a “sunny beach”. I saw another guy waving in a funny way with only his middle finger up in the air. When I asked my grandson in the

back seat what that meant, he said it was probably a Hawaiian good luck sign or something. Well I’ve never been to Hawaii; so I leaned out the window and gave him the good luck sign back. My grandson burst out laughing... even he was enjoying this religious experience! A couple of people were so caught up in the joy of the moment that they got out of their cars and started to walk towards me. It was then I noticed the lights had changed, so I waved to all my brothers and sisters, grinning, and drove on through the intersection. I noticed I was the only car that got through before the light changed and I felt kind of sad for all the love we had shared; so I slowed down leaned out the window and gave them all the Hawaiian good luck sign one last time. Praise the Lord for such wonderful people”. Signed Grandma.

Parting shots

The Prime Minister visited this week and among his ports of call was the new birthing centre. Here at RR we are baffled why the National team are handling this, surely a birthing centre opening should be the role of someone in labour? If you think everyone else has a special day and you may have missed out, don’t despair. There’s a day of celebration for you next week. October 21 is National Nut Day. brian@thesun.co.nz

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“wonderful temperament and personality, strong, loyal with a loving heart”. But Rottweilers have been getting bad press lately. GeddesCook isn’t fazed – he’s heard it all before. “There’ll always be a bad one of a breed. But the real problem is with owners.” He’s said it a thousand times. Just last week the Auckland owner of rottweiler guard dogs, which mauled a woman to death, got home detention and ordered to pay $25,000. Then a District Court judge slammed the breed as “notorious” after a pre-schooler was attacked. “Look,” says Ian, a health executive. “They are exuberant. You are more likely to get knocked over by a rottweiler than bitten. The problem’s only more significant because of size and strength.” He’s not in denial nor being defensive, he’s explaining. “They can be dominating in the wrong hands. That’s why rotties need boundaries; that’s why I wouldn’t sell to a couple if they were uncertain, inexperienced with big dogs and they had children under five.” Like any dog, the rottweiler needs to be family-oriented and socialised. “It needs to get on with the rest of the world – so it needs exposure to strangers, children and other dogs.” Ian’s had “a bond; an affinity” with rottweilers for 29 years. “I wouldn’t advocate them for everyone. But they are lovely loyal pets.” And when a Christchurch judge said owners of rottweilers had “a high degree of responsibility to keep them under control” Ian says he’d probably agree. “I wouldn’t let anyone take my dogs to the shops because of the public perception. I would take them on a leash. It would be my responsibility.” And he flashes what he claims to be his only dog scar – a bite from a Chihuahua while judging By Hunter Wells at a dog show.

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Eight charities have been chosen as recipients of this year’s auction with Tauranga St John and the Acorn Foundation being the Tauranga CIB Charitable Trust’s main recipients. Tauranga CIB Charitable trustee Detective Sergeant Pete Blackwell says they have a world record of 1500 people joining them at ASB arena. “We are supporting the Acorn Foundation and St John – who need about $5 million for a new facility. Merivale Primary School is a decile one school and is the only one in the Western Bay, so we’re going to support them, along with the Kathleen Kilgour Centre. “We’re spreading our cash to a whole lot of good areas.” There are more than 170 auction items up for grabs. Last year, the auction raised $280,000 for By Letitia Atkinson seven local charities.

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about ML III and understand – it’ll be wonderful to talk with people who know.” Mother Jenny Noble has documented the many misdiagnoses and even dismissals her children have received. “This is one of the complex issues we face in NZ; getting co-ordinated care for patients with complex conditions.” With no cure for the life-threatening disorder, Sarah says her biggest challenge is going out into the community. “I have to use a wheelchair, and navigate stairs, fences, carparks. “Lots of little everyday things are harder; most people don’t even think of them.” The siblings have tried many procedures to minimise ML III’s impact. “Pain was pressing down on me all the time, like a dark cloud, and I never realised how much it affected me until it was gone. [After one treatment] I took six steps; it was like a weight had been lifted. I felt like a new person,” says Sarah. She’s selling $20 bracelets for the conference trip. Contact Sarah on 027 570 1818 or nbl_srh@yahoo.co.nz By Lauren Barnard

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Sacha Williams is short of a job - but she’s not short of courage and enterprise. Each morning the unemployed 28-year-old rises early and heads off down to a busy section of Cameron Road to pitch for a job. Around her neck is a sandwich board with a plea to motorists who might just be her future boss.“I need a job” shouts the sandwich board.

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A Merivale man accused of pointing a pistol in the face of a pizza delivery man and robbing him of pizzas has been remanded in custody. The 22-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with aggravated robbery and was granted interim name suppression

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until his next appearance. He was arrested last night following an armed police callout in Merivale on Tuesday when a pizza delivery driver reported a gun had been pointed at him. The driver was delivering pizza to a Merivale address just after 9pm when a man presented a pistol and demanded he hand over the pizza.

Mount bar faces closure

One of the Mount’s most popular bars is under the threat of closure due to three objections to its application for a liquor on-licence earlier this year. Vaudeville Bar and Pizza Library Co. owner Jessica Payne is beside herself at the prospect and says she has suffered continual harassment from the objectors since day one. Jessica applied for Vaudeville’s licence about

five months ago, and has relied on temporary licences to allow her to trade. She’s attempted to sort the problem out with the objectors via mediation, but her attempts so far have failed miserably.

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The Sea Princess’ arrival at Mount Maunganui wharf 4.45am tomorrow marks the beginning of the Bay of Plenty’s cruise ship season, after shaky starts both at sea and on shore. The ship is docking two weeks late after cancelling its ďŹ rst NZ cruise to make repairs. Meanwhile, on-shore tourism operators have been making a lastminute deal with Tauranga City Council over parking arrangements and charges. Tauranga Cruise Tourism Operators Association Incorporated’s outgoing chairman Simon Beaton alerted TCC to issues in September, accusing council-funded Tourism Bay of Plenty of illegally charging tour operators 15 per cent on each job, for no service or beneďŹ t.

A hastily-arranged meeting of operators, council’s transport department, two Tourism BOP board members and TCC councillors revealed illegalities all round, says Simon. TCC’s reconstituted parking bylaw rules out commercial dealings in the Mount Ocean Sports Club carpark, Salisbury Ave and The Mall, where tour operators have gathered. The rule prevents Tourism BOP from selling anything too, says Simon. The solution, allowing operators to trade until the bylaw is revisited, is to operate commercial transactions in the Tourism BOP shed by port gates – on Port of Tauranga land. For the privilege operators pay Tourism BOP a 10 per cent fee on each transaction. “Next year I imagine we will raise the issue again,� says Simon. “That meeting was good. It

started off slightly fractious but by the end there was a lot of goodwill; we all started to understand each other’s positions better, which was good.� But operators are still concerned about carparking, says Simon. There isn’t going to be enough for all this year because a POT safety decision has added to numbers. In previous seasons operators who’d pre-booked cruise clients collected them from the wharf. The Port stopped this, so 10-20 extra vehicles will seek parking in Salisbury Ave or The Mall. “It’s getting worse every year because the cruise ships are getting bigger,� says Simon. Mount Maunganui will have 84 ships visit from now to March 2015, with 16 double calls and three days with three cruise ships. Cruise ships bring an estimated 240,000 passengers and crew, and $45-$50 million, to the region. By Andrew Campbell

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Changing saddles Tauranga for the Disabled’s outgoing chief executive officer Kat Macmillan with new operations manager Elisha Browrigg. Photo by Bruce Barnard. holders is really important – as is Kat says creation of an allWhen Kat Macmillan leading them in a highly safetyweather indoor arena in March became Tauranga for the conscious environment and 2012 at their Welcome Bay base Disabled’s chief executive managing welfare of the horses. has been a major achievement. “It’s also about being the face officer six-and-a-half years “Even if it’s raining, windy or cold outside those medically frag- out in the community to attract ago, the organisation had ile riders can still benefit from the people to us – whether they’re 15 riders gaining weekly donors or riders,” she adds. therapy year-round,” she adds. therapy from horses. “I’m really proud if this organi“In the past we had to cancel sation and what it has become.” up to 30 per cent of our rides, Fast-forward to this week, Elisha, Tauranga RDA’s volunmaybe more during winter.” and she’s leaving the non-profit teer coordinator for three years, organisation, with the sole focus Support became volunteer manager six of offering horse-related activiBut she couldn’t have done her months ago. ties for children and adults with job without support from RDA’s physical, mental, cognitive, social eight staff and 80 volunteers. Not shy or behavioural needs. Kat says: “What we’re doing She isn’t shy of taking on 15 here and the services we provide horses, staff and volunteers. Strength coupled with how much benefit “I think what we do for riders, “The organisation has grown it gives those people and how and the therapy, is amazing. massively and it’s been an much joy they get from it keeps Kat finishes up Wednesday, and absolute joy to see it go from everyone going. The team and is excited Elisha is taking on her strength to strength,” says Kat, volunteers work really hard.” role – “she’s ready for the chalwho is handing the reins to Elisha While her role is away from the lenge and knows the organisation Browrigg, safe in the knowledge stables, Kat says being part of the and volunteers really well – her more than 100 people are being RDA is emotionally rewarding. heart is really in the organisation”. soothed weekly. By Merle Foster Working with staff and stake-

Best friends seek the same home ‘Patrick’ and ‘Oliver’ are both young male cats, about two years old, and are looking for a new home. They’ve been best friends for a long time, so it’s preferred they go to a new home together. They’re very friendly and love attention. All of ARCC’s cats for adoption have been de-sexed and vet-checked, and are $60 to adopt to help with some of the vet costs. If you want to meet these boys please call ARRC’s foster carer, Teena, on 07 552 5028

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Czech movie night They live next door but they are 18,000 kilometres from home. They are the Czech and Slovak Club – expats living in Tauranga. The club organises special events to keep the language, culture and heritage alive for their children so they can’t forget one half of who they are – on Sunday night it’s a Czech movie night at Rialto. ‘The Story of Godfather’ based on the story of a Czech mobster will screen in Czech with English subtitles. Door tickets are $15, or call Jana 021 968 680.

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‘Kids who play sports aren’t seen in courts’ is a saying Sport Bay of Plenty is proving with its Pathway 16-20plus programme. The programme is so successful it’s now oversubscribed and Sport BOP is looking for community support to be able to expand it. Tauranga City Council contributes $5000 each year, and to expand the programme to meet increasing demands from organisations referring people with minimal or no investment – like the Ministry of Social Development, Police, Employment NZ and the YMCA – Sport BOP is asking for community investment, says manager Megan Cleverly. The main cost is project delivery people, with a price tag of $75,000 a pop – there’s a ratio of one for every 10 trainees for the open-ended programme. Of 124 youth referred and accepted to the programme, Megan says 24 found jobs, 29 returned to education, and 50 remain with the programme. “The 29 who have returned to education, this was not the outcome we identified with

the programme,” says Megan. “It was more about getting kids re-engaged back in the community, but this has been the result of doing that.” Another success is youngsters’ behaviour. More than 80 per cent of referrals have drug use issues, some recreational, says Megan. Megan says 42 per cent have stopped or reduced their drug intake and all have done volunteer community work. When the programme started 18 months ago staff thought youth might turn up for an hour or two a day, but they wanted more, says Megan. They want to be there 9am3pm or 8am-5pm. “They want to learn more. Sport BOP is packed, we’ve got no room. So we’re just working through hopefully with a facility that will help us out. “We’re going to be developing an ongoing mentoring support programme. Even though these young people

might go to education or work they still need our ongoing support, because there is a little bit of relapse from time to time.” Sport BOP youth team leader Paul Pou says he’s learnt if youth have something significant to look forward to each day, and it’s based around fun activities, you usually get a great outcome. “This could be as simple as selling their play station, helping out more around home; the secret is making them feel like they belong, they’re safe and involved in a learning, respectful environment. “The youth are doing some great stuff and making significant changes and that’s something we at Sport BOP can be very proud of.” The programme, which started with the name Pathway 16-plus, is now called Pathway 16-20-plus, as Sport BOP found it was taking on 16-24-years-olds. By Andrew Campbell

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Slapstick for development In costume Gisella Warmhoven is a “buffoon” and “whacky” in a delightfully cultured clown kind of way.

Clowning around – Gisella Warmenhoven and her alter ego.

She slips a plastic red nose over her head, pirouettes and declares she’s now a different person – “I’m a clown”. That opens a myriad of performance possibilities for her. Now she’s inviting Tauranga to breaks its shackles and clown down with her. Gisella’s running a workshop starting October 21 – eight two-hour sessions on the basics of being funny. She guarantees a journey of personal discovery. “You will learn to express emotions you didn’t know you had. “You will enjoy it and you will make people laugh.” Gisella, an ex-pat German, is a seriously good clown. She has her clown ticket. She trained in Italy at MimoTeatroMovimento where

people learn to express themselves; how to “grab an emotion and make it big”. “Take dying – in reality sad and unpleasant. But a clown can make death tolerable, funny and enjoyable.” But buy-in here in Tauranga isn’t easy. “This is fringe theatre,” says Gisella. “And people are reluctant to try something new. If it’s not mainstream it’s difficult.” But not Tauranga pre-school teacher Andrea Lehman. She’s putting up $240 because she’s had a life-long love of clowns. And “it’s okay for grownups to reconnect with their childhood”. “It’s cool and I am really excited about the workshop.” She agrees with Gisella. “Tauranga’s a wee bit conservative, a wee bit grey. We should shake loose and have a good laugh. It’s therapeutic. “It can be a lifesaver.” Andrea intends to use her clown skills as a teaching strategy “acting out important life lessons for the kids”. Gisella says a clown looks like anyone – except big. Big nose, big coat, big pants and an even bigger personality. “We need all sorts of people. Shy clowns, serious clowns, not just exuberant clowns. Short people, fat people, lawyers, doctors, dentists so anyone and everyone can have a crack.” Gisella reminds us the clown always featured on the circus poster. “If the clown was no good, the circus was no good.” To book workshops call 07 544 4823 or email awareness.through.movement@gmail.com

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tutes in New Zealand,” says Carol. “That’s pretty scary.” Asked if Kiwis think it’s an overseas problem, Carols says: “Yes, we do” – that’s why her group is hosting ECPAT board member Jessie Birrs. “Jessie has an extensive background working with children in education, which led to her joining ECPAT NZ. “She’ll speak to everyone interested in the wellbeing and protection of children.” A panel discussion will have local specialists from the education sector, NZ Police and Child Youth and Family. Carol says the night is an opportunity for city residents to learn more about the issue of child prostitution and how they can help stem the problem . “We are all responsible for what goes on in our community,” she adds. Monday night’s meeting is free but SIT appreciates a gold coin per entry. For more information, call: 07 574 8536.

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Soroptimist International of Tauranga – have you heard of it? If not, head to the group’s presentation on October 20. Here, you’ll learn about their aims regarding a hidden secret in New Zealand – child prostitution. Tauranga branch president Carol Butler says her group boasts 14 members, and is part of a worldwide Soroptimist movement committed to improving the lives of women and girls. This Monday the group is hosting an evening presentation on the work of ECPAT – short for End Child Prostitution, Child Poverty and Trafficking of Children for sexual purposes. ECPAT is the only NZ organisation with the sole focus to address sexual exploitation of children. Carol says Kiwis will be surprised to learn this happens here. “I think it gets overlooked because 18 months ago I went to a conference and back then more than 200 children were known to have been used as child prosti-

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Taiwan trade roadshow on offer A nationwide roadshow demonstrating the incredible opportunities for growth in the Taiwan market is hitting Tauranga on October 21 from 3pm-5pm. The focus is the ANZTEC free trade agreement, giving New Zealand duty

free access to Taiwan – with 24 million affluent consumers – for fresh foods and dairy. The event is at the Smart Business Centre, Bay Central, 65 Chapel St, Tauranga. Call Tracy Donovan 07 571 0600 or email: tracy@exportnz.org.nz

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A unique cadetship programme between the Port of Tauranga and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is helping business students get vital workplace experience and letting the Port showcase its appeal as a progressive future employer. The programme started in 2013 with Liam Fitzgerald being selected for the first 12-month paid cadetship. Sam Mannix is now working as this year’s cadet while he continues his studies. The programme is open to fulltime second year New Zealand Diploma in Business students who have chosen the e-business and supply chain management paper and are interested in logistics and strategic management. Port terminal operations manager

NZ Diploma in Business student and this year’s winner of the Port of Tauranga/Bay of Plenty Polytechnic cadetship, Sam Mannix. Martyn McColgan says cadetships give highly motivated future leaders an introductory pathway to the industry. “Our business requirements are extremely and increasingly dynamic. It is important young talent, confident with current technology, can be introduced and hopefully attracted to the industry – and, of course, in particular to our company,” says Martyn.

Polytechnic business studies team leader Peter Richardson says competition for cadetships is fierce and winning candidates are chosen for their work ethic. Sam loves the opportunity to earn money and build his skills while studying. “The Port works around my study, so some weeks I work 15-17 hours but in the holidays I can work up to 40 hours.”

Generating income ‘most important asset’ Incredibly, many You have heard it said before: “The most important Kiwis insure their asset you have is your ability to generate income.” Go on – try taking a couple of months’ unpaid leave assets – their cars and property and see how it affects your budget. – before they insure their earning capacity. Ironically, there wouldn’t be much property to insure if we were unable to work and earn. Yes, income protection can be pricy; and some people struggle to get a payout. That’s because you must make sure you have the right type of cover and the right structure to match your circumstances and budget. There can be a number of different ways of doing this. For example, if you are a business owner you need to consider the impact of ACC and tax, so make

sure you get advice from a financial advisor who specialises in income protection and ACC. It is surprising how many people would struggle to achieve a satisfactory result at claim time due to poorly structured cover and ownership. One reason for this is circumstances change constantly, yet few people have been offered the opportunity of a regular review by their insurers. Twelve-monthly reviews are strongly recommended. For example, if you have a disability cover and your income or employment circumstances have changed, your original cover may be totally inappropriate to your current needs, particularly if indemnity based rather than agreed value. Best advice. Get an annual WOF check on your insurances!

Te Puke’s new retail group Te Puke has a new retail group to work on promotions and activities to highlight the town’s retail offerings and town centre. Te Puke Economic Development Group will be providing support to the group, which has an executive of people, and will report on retail activities, promotions and offers.

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Angela Heyward and Mindy Morgan taking Bellyful meals from the freezer. Photo Bruce Barnard.

Keeping bellies full A volunteer-run organisation delivering free cooked meals to families with new babies and those struggling with illness is hosting a Quiz Night this month to fund the act of support. Bellyful’s Tauranga branch has delivered more than 900 meals to 170 families since cooking started in January 2013 – and branch coordinator Angela Heyward says the group’s profile is growing. Angela says: “It’s a case of people having babies knowing about Bellyful – but there’s still a lot of people out there who don’t what

Bellyful does.” Angela says Bellyful Tauranga provides the meals from volunteers holding ‘cookathons’ at Tauranga Boys’ College every four-five weeks. The cooked meals - “covering all dietary requirements” - are frozen for delivery. Meal request referrals can come from anybody, says Angela. “I don’t think it matters where you come from or your current situation. Getting food put on the table for dinner is always a relief,” she adds. Bellyful aims to provide relief to parents at busy times but also offer emotional support. “It’s not a financial assessment to whether you qualify for the meals,

it’s purely on your need for support.” And in a way, Bellyful fills a support mechanism of sharing food formerly held by neighbours. “Everybody is so busy now that they don’t necessarily know their neighbours - our organisation has 17 branches bringing community connection to people with young children.” Bellyful Tauranga’s Quiz Night fundraiser is on October 17 from 7pm at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd, Otumoetai. Teams of four-six can enter for $80. To book tickets, email gemma. barnes@bellyful.org.nz or call Alaina on 021 507 136. By Merle Foster

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Remembering Armistice once again Tauranga residents will once again gather on Armistice Day next month to remember those who made sacrifices during World War 1.

18,000 New Zealanders had died during the war and tens of thousands were left seriously injured. More than 5300 soldiers are said to have been killed in 1918 alone. Customarily, two minutes silence is

Armistice Day on November 11 recognises the end of the battle, when on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11 month of 1918 – the guns fell famously silent. The special memorial day marks a time when allies officially ended hostilities with Germany – the end of WWI. Almost 100 years since the battle, Tauranga residents and returned servicemen will traditionally honour those who fought for today’s freedom. When the First World War finally ended, it’s believed more than

observed at 11am on November 11 in memory of those New Zealanders who died while serving their country. On the first anniversary of Armistice, on November 11, 1919, two minutes silence is said to have been introduced as part of the main commemorative ceremony in Whitehall, London. It’s believed King George V personally requested the entire British Empire suspend normal activities for two minutes on the hour of the cease-fire in 1918. This article is part of a monthly series written to commemorate 100 years since WWI. Left: Tauranga residents gather for Armistice Day 2013.

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‘Thanks for the respect’ Tauranga’s cricket star Trent Boult is both delighted and grateful the South Africans are showing NZ some respect. The Northern Districts and Black Cap left arm ‘quick’ says the Proteas have so much depth they could have sent a very competitive second tier side for three the upcoming One Day Internationals – with Tauranga hosting the first game this Tuesday, and the second challenge next Friday, October 24. Instead, de Villiers, Amla, Abbott, De Kok, Duminy, Du Plesssi, Philander and Steyn will all play the Black Caps at Mount Maunganui, which is the Bay Oval’s first-ever international match. “It’s not daunting, it’s great. A wonderful opportunity for me to knock over some of the best in the world. And in front of home crowd,” says Trent. Protea skipper AB de Viliers has already conceded NZ is “no longer a bits and pieces cricket team”. Trent’s excited to play as a Black Caps at his meticulously-prepared home ground. “It’ll be a wonderful rehearsal for the Cricket World Cup and a wonderful occasion for the Bay.” Courtesy of NZ Cricket, The Weekend Sun has 10 double passes to the Black Caps vs Proteas match on October 24 to give away to lucky readers who can tell us where the game will be held. Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under ‘Competitions’. Entries close By Hunter Wells Wednesday, October 22.

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Family history published Omokoroa woman Maureen Bruning’s selfpublished book that delves into the history of her husband Norm’s ancestors has helped fill the gap in some family links. Her book has even introduced children to their mother for the first time. The author’s first book titled ‘To Seek My Fortune: Bruning Family History’ follows the history of the first New Zealand Bruning family, which arrived in Nelson Haven with a ship-load of fellow pioneers 170 years ago. Through extensive research, Maureen follows the pastime of Matthias and Magdalena Brunings’ 10 children and their descendants, offering readers 444 pages of text, colour and black and white photos, maps, illustrations and easy-to-follow genealogical charts. “I put this together primarily to honour my husband [Norm]’s ancestors,” says Maureen. “But also to solve the puzzle of how the NZ Bruning family is related.”

Missing links

Researching her husband’s ancestors for about 40 years, Maureen says making a family history interesting is a challenge. “It’s been really interesting because I’ve had phone calls, letters and emails from folk who say I’ve filled in a big gap that was missing in their family links. “In a couple of instances we’ve actually provided photographs of their family that they’ve never seen before – in two cases they’d never seen pictures of their mother.” Maureen has learned to always record sources and talk to family friends and elderly relatives. “They have a turn of phrase and certain words that they use, that we’ve lost,” says Maureen, who appreciates the many contributions from family, friends and help from archives, libraries – in NZ and overseas –

Testing on Route K

Pavement testing on Tauranga City’s Route K begins October 20, says Tauranga City Council. The testing will take place at various points along the 5km, two-lane tolled expressway. Traffic management will be in place when necessary and motorists are advised to drive with caution through road work areas.

Maureen and Norm Bruning reading her new book of Bruning family history. Photo Bruce Barnard. and Papers Past. “The book wouldn’t have happened without our middle son Darren’s computer tutoring.”

Bridge to future

“Something I’ve learned in NZ is family is not only our link to the past. It’s also our bridge to the future.” To purchase Maureen’s book, email bruning.farm@ gmail.com or call 07 548 0617. The book costs $40 for a limited time. To win a free copy forward your name and address to Maureen. The prize will be drawn November 30. By Zoe Hunter

Tree Policy submissions

The Draft Vegetation and Tree Management Policy, which covers all trees on Tauranga City Councilowned or administered land, including parks, reserves and roadsides, is out for public consultation. Submissions close at 5pm on Monday, November 3. For more information see: www.tauranga/govt.nz/haveyoursay

Design, renovate and build The 2014 Tauranga Spring Home Show has arrived – bringing with it an abundance of design, renovation and build ideas. Event organiser Graeme Martin says this year’s Spring Home Show is brimming with all aspects to inspire and enthuse

even the most un-savvy homeowners. “Perfectly timed on the weekend before Labour Weekend, the Spring Home Show is designed to host everything you’ll need for your ideal summer lifestyle.” Graeme says the home show brings together the best of the region’s home builders, renovators and product and service providers, with the region’s active home makers and home buyers. As well as popular returning

features, such as the Renovation Court, there’s Home Tech (SolaTube) and Home Plus, for a full range of home finishes – along with window and double-glazing experts from NZ Windows. “And visitors can explore the exhibits for free on Friday, thanks to The Weekend Sun,” says Graeme. Entry to the Spring Home Show on Friday, October 17, is 100 per cent free, with half price tickets on Saturday and Sunday. “That’s only $5 per adult and under 13s enter for free,” says Graeme. “How good is that?” SunMedia general manager Ross Brown says The Weekend Sun is proud to show its support for the Spring Home Show at ASB Arena on October 17-19. “We have had a long association with Bay Events and we’re pleased to be able to offer free entry for Friday.”

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During the week before the NZ Garden & Art Festival an international environmental artist will be foraging in our region for the raw materials for a large on-site artwork. Elaine Clocherty is an Australian environmental artist who uses her art to develop ecological awareness, creative communities and sustainable thinking. The communicative role of her work, while highlighting the beauty of the natural world, alerts us to its fragility and our role in protecting our own environment.

She has work on site and in galleries throughout Australia, predominantly in Western Australia. Elaine will be roaming our region to seek out that which most characterises it. “It [my planned work] will be developed and created on-site, inspired by the Tauranga landscape; and it could incorporate aspects of local significant gardens in its design.” Elaine envisages her work will be span about six metres by five metres and incorporate flowers and other natural materials unique to the BOP region. Elaine will work outside the

festival hub, The Lakes Expo Pavilion, and if her creation isn’t complete in time for the festival opening it will be continued as a ‘work in progress’ which visitors can watch. Elaine is presenting two talks at the festival Speaker Series, one outside around the work and the other incorporating images of her other work and that of environmental artists she admires. It’ll be interesting to see how Elaine ‘sees’ the Bay of Plenty; and whether she references our recent Rena ecological event in her work. The result can be viewed at the Expo Pavilion site from November 21-23. By Liz French

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The secret agent Mum from Matua She’s Angelina Jolie’s doppelganger with undertones of Catherine Zeta-Jones. She’s draped with auburn tresses, has enough smile for two people and hasn’t got a bitchy bone in her body. And come November Melanie Bevan of Tauranga will be better known to 100 million American MTV viewers than she is in her own backyard of Matua. “It’s crazy,� says the incredulous 32-year-old wife and mother of Ezekiel. It came about because she lucked it, did her research and took a punt. Now our Melanie is the leading lady in a rap video

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Digging deep for fitness From the beach to the bush and the harbour to the parks – there are plenty of chances to have fun in the great outdoors next week as part of Play in the Bay’s Outdoors October. On Tuesday you can get involved in beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach with the start of the new social season competition, which includes the launch of a family league. After successfully running Rotational Kiwi Volley – an adapted version of volleyball which is proving to be a great introduction for young people to the sport at Mount Sports Centre last summer – Volleyball BOP administrator Maria Woods is launching a mixed aged competition as part of Tuesday nights’ Mount Maunganui beach volleyball. “The kids absolutely love it. They can’t get enough of it, so we decided it would be great to run a Family Rotational Volley league,� says Maria. The league, being launched on Tuesday, runs during eight weeks with games in the four-aside competition from 4pm-5pm, prior to the popular Drake Recruitment Social Beach Volleyball competition, which is suited for those 14-plus with games from 5pm-8pm. “We’re hoping there will be strong interest,� says Maria, about the family-

focused game aimed at anyone age six-plus, which limits adult numbers on court to a maximum of two. All women 16-plus can try their hand at dragon boating on Wednesday from 5.30pm by joining the Bay Dragons for a training session at Cross Rd at Sulphur Point. For details call Trish 027 294 0757 or see a dragon boating video on www. sunlive.co.nz Walking events offer a chance to get active while rediscovering the outdoors, including this Sunday’s Walk for Hope – a family-friendly 5km walk or 10km run from Fergusson Park. The event, which starts at 2pm, will raise funds for non-proďŹ t organisation ‘A Girl Called Hope’. For details call Jo 027 316 0074 and entry is $10. On Wednesday the annual Hot Pink Walk through downtown Tauranga is raising funds for breast cancer support services. This starts meet at Masonic Park from 5pm, with entry costing $5. For details see www.breast-cancerbop.org.nz Or you can discover nightlife at TECT All Terrain Park by joining the Glow Worm Walk through the historic Te Reranga tunnel from 7.30pm on Friday, October 24. Bookings are essential, call essential Julie 07 579 6732. By Hamish Carter

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Herbit Vegit Gardens chairperson Julie Gray and secretary Jenny Autting with Danyon Lints, 3. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Plotting a community garden A new community garden in Te Puke is only a spade away from sprouting, with organisers securing charity status for the group before building it at Jubilee Park. Group chairperson Julie Gray says the garden will educate, provide produce, grow community connections and address families’ needs for vegetables. “It’s bringing people together to work together, and there will an open door policy so everybody will be able to come in and ask for veges at any time.” Julie says the idea grew from a vegetable patch running at Te Puke Baptist Church under Jenny Utting. “They threw it out to the public to come on board – that’s when I got involved – and we’ve been the driving force to get this legal entity sorted and get something done about it.” Julie says the group will lease about 1900m2 at Jubilee Park from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, which approved the use, and they’ve met with local iwi. “We’ve got the plot and everything – we’re just waiting for the legal entity for a charity [to be formed].

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We’re on the borderline of getting that now.” The garden will have 40 plots, set up in three stages, which will be built via sponsorships. “Then we’ll rent the plots to community groups and give some to people who can’t afford it, to come and grow their own garden. Everything is going to be community involved.” In time the group hopes to gift produce to Te Puke’s free community dinner and help prop up the town’s foodbank. Volunteers will be welcome to help “pluck a weed, mow a lawn and do whatever we need done” and learn composting, recycling skills. The garden will have a fairy land for children, sensory and edible areas, and plots will be heightaccessible to those in wheelchairs and scooters, to be user-friendly for all. Julie says with many donations and offers of help, the project will cost about $7000 – and the group hopes to unveil its plan at the Te Puke Extravaganza on November 1 and have a big dig in day to set it up that month. “The garden’s Facebook page collected 200 likes in the first week. It’s absolutely blown us away. Everybody wants it and wants to see it happen.” To get involved see Te Puke Community Garden Facebook page or email By Merle Foster herbitvegit@gmail.com

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Success sales in all facets of real estate Andrew Fowler’s had a fantastic year – he’s number one within the PGG Wrightson Real Estate group for marketing and number two for property sales, with 28 for the year.

Andrew specialises in all facets of rural real estate and has great properties for sale from Opotiki to Whangamata. He’s also trusted around the Pacific, with listings for a beachfront property in Vanuatu and a large North Queensland mango and avocado orchard. “I am very selective in the properties I list. My years at Massey and in the horticulture industry and as a consultant gave me the valuable knowledge I need to assess each property’s potential.” Andrew’s biggest success was selling by tender. He had nine properties up for tender in the autumn – seven sold and one of the two kiwifruit orchards that didn’t sell would have been a Bay of Plenty record. Andrew currently has about 50 properties listed.

Sky Farm is a dramatic 274ha elevated property inland from Whangamata, Waterview G3 is the finest kiwifruit orchard Andrew’s had the pleasure to market, Mountview Dairy Estate is a big dairy farm in Pahoia with loads of good land and Waiotahi Beach Estate

Subdivision is absolute beachfront paradise. “I love this job,” says Andrew. “The absolute pleasure is making people’s dreams come true, seeing the delight when you hand over the keys.” PGG Wrightson’s been around 150 years and so, says Andrew, most

farmers “wouldn’t consider using any other company to market and sell their property”. Andrew can be recognised on the road by his number plate A1 DIRT and called on 0800 A1 DIRT.

Andrew Fowler (centre), has been named number one real estate marketer for PGG Wrightson, with John Abbot and Kristian Morgan.

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your first Agrizest treatment should be applied. “Begin your Agrizest programme now to aid even colour, high quality and good fruit size and avoid fruit losses at harvest time.” Trials on gold varieties in Italy have shown that regardless of fruit size, Agrizest helps gold kiwifruit colour earlier and more evenly than untreated fruit, allowing earlier harvesting and fewer loses. “We have seen this anecdotally here in NZ on G3 and in our trials in Italy on G3 and Soreli (an Italian gold variety). “We’ll have data from Italy in January but NZ growers need to take note now and apply the first two sprays of Agrizest pre-flowering to help overcome colour and maturity issues at harvest. A further

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My all-time favourite green vegetable The cost of the grocery bill seems to go up constantly, so for many reasons we have to consider how to feed the family as economically as possible. Fresh greens, which should be a major factor in our diets, are sometimes replaced by frozen vegetables as they appear to have better value. Nutritionally, of course, you lose somewhat as well as flavour so fresh vegetables especially green leafy vegetables are my preference. One of my all-time favourite vegetables is gai lan, also known as Chinese broccoli or kale, or by their Cantonese name kai lan. The nutritional content of gai lan is similar to that of kale and broccoli, although kale still wins out. But it is the unique flavour of gai lan that wins the taste bud wars for me. The shame is most people I tell about this vegetable have never heard of it or tried it, yet they buy its cousin broccoli at the supermarket, then chop the stalk off and throw it out. The whole part of the gai lan can be used and tastes slightly sweeter than broccoli, so most often you will find it in stir-fry or just steamed and served with oyster sauce. So seeing as I love this vegetable so much this week’s dish is gai lan tempura with dipping sauce. It’s a quick and easy recipe as a side dish or snack – even the children will enjoy.

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little of the cornflour. Mix together the cornflour and some of the water and salt. Then whisk up egg whites until quite stiff – but you’re not making pavlova, just aerating your batter. Fold in the egg whites but don’t worry if it collapses a bit, add more water so the batter is like runny cream. Dip each leaf and stem in the batter and fry off in a large pan with enough oil to shallow fry on both sides until nice and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper, then simply mix together the dipping sauce and serve – and see what you have been missing out on!

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Motorcycle madness rolls up to the beach Left, CanTeen members Hannah Rhodes-Carlin, Shakka James, Lacie Glen-Vile (sitting) and Savarnah Lennon.

Get your motor running and head out on the highway to Waihi Beach for the first ever CanSurf Motorcycle Rally this Saturday. The rally will raise funds for next month’s CanSurf weekend camp, which gives CanTeen members a unique beach experience. Organising committee member Anna Schroeder says the camps began last year and involved 19 CanTeen members aged 13-24. “This year our goal is to offer 60 places, so we’d pay for 50 CanTeen members and 10 volunteers to come to the beach.” Saturday will be split into three parts – the morning’s motorcycle rally, a gourmet gala in the afternoon, and an after-party to finish off the day. The rally departs Waihi Beach at 8am and will follow the Mini-Coromandel loop. This will be followed by a gourmet gala at the Waihi Beach Community Centre from 11am-3pm. The day wraps up with an after-party at the community centre, starting 7.30pm CanTeen member Lydia Weaver attended last year’s weekend camp and says it was an amazing experience.

“The whole town came together just for a bunch of kids who have been through so much. “This meant so much to me and I loved this experience so much,” says Lydia. The inaugural CanSurf Motorcycle Rally is on at Waihi Beach this

Saturday, October 18, from 8am. Rally registration costs $25 per person and can be done on the day or through the Event Finder website. After-party tickets costs $20. For more information email cansurfnz@gmail.com By David Tauranga

Fantastic food with a unique view

Waihi Beach RSA general manager Bill Garth and catering manager Mike Bish at the facility’s kitchen.

If you want to enjoy delicious, hearty food at fair prices, with a spectacular view of one the region’s most popular holiday shorelines – look no further than Waihi Beach RSA. General manager Bill Garth says the club formed in the seaside community in 1945 – and today it remains the most popular go-to place for friends, families and beach visitors. “We’ve got 2600 members – it’s probably the only club in the country which has got more members than population. “But we can grow – during summer we’ll grow close to 3000 members.” Bill says the club is

unique in having its own breath-taking vista of Waihi Beach with views to Mayor Island, offering a picturesque setting to relax while you dine. “We offer an excellent restaurant to members. It’s open seven days a week for lunch and dinner – and we offer a Christmas Day lunch for $75 per person with discounted prices for children 12 and under.” Bill says from Labour weekend things heat up, as visitors pile into town and love spending time

Fun fair at Waihi Beach

If you want to have some fun on Labour Weekend and help raise funds for new technologies at Waihi Beach School – get along to their Fun Fair. A myriad of food and activities will offer all-day entertainment at the school on Saturday, October 25 from 2.30pm-6.30pm. There will be a pig and lamb on the spit from 4pm, plus mussel fritters, sausages and cakes galore. For the children there’s a bouncy castle, rides, lucky dips, vertical bungee, candy floss and fun stalls – including dunk the teacher and a scary room – and a fire engine on-site. For the young at heart there’s a silent auction, mystery envelope and quick fire raffles. The school welcomes donations from the community. Enquiries to Heather Guptill 07 863 4446.

at the RSA – for dining, entertainment, gaming or a few drinks. “On Sunday, October 26 we have Cooper’s Run performing from 5pm-9pm – they’re a four-piece country and western band who’ve played around the world.” Best of all there’s no cover charge. So head to Waihi Beach and join the RSA for summer to enjoy the view, restaurant and all it has to offer. “The club always welcomes new members, which cost $40 from now until June 30, 2015.” The site is an overnight site for NZ Motor Caravan Association members.

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Once again country music artists from around New Zealand will be competing for prizes at the prestigious NZ Country Music Star Awards in Tauranga at Labour Weekend. In its 38th year, the awards have given previous winners a stepping stone to launch successful singing careers – both in New Zealand and Australia. To name a few, Dennis Marsh, Mike Roycroft and Al Hunter have all made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. Last year the major prize of a trip to the NZ Gold Guitar Awards in Gore was won by Gisborne’s Lesley Nia Nia, who won four sections and was announced

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Overall Runner-up to the Senior Gold Guitar Award winner. This year the Senior Overall Winner will receive the NZCM Star Awards Trophy, a substantial cash prize and a travel and accommodation prize package to the NZ Gold Guitar Awards in Gore in 2015. A ‘Judges Choice’ artist will also be selected to represent the NZ Country Music Star Awards at the annual Trans-Tasman Entertainer of the Year event at Norfolk Island in May 2015. Overall Runner-up for 2013 Hannah Cosgrove represented the NZCM Star Awards at the Tasman Entertainer of the Year event in Norfolk Island. Recently Hannah has also been announced as NZCMA Entertainer of the Year for 2014 – following in the footsteps of her brother Dan, who

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held the title in 2013. Plus, 2013’s Intermediate Winner Jenny Mitchell from Gore, placed third in 2013’s ‘NZ’s Got Talent and is now recording her debut album – testament to the quality of the artists coming through the ranks of the awards. This year the awards are attracting a very exciting selection of high quality entrants from throughout New Zealand. Traditionally, entrants to the prestigious NZ Country Music Star Awards in Tauranga at Labour Weekend had to be members of a country music club. But the NZ Country Music Star Awards Committee has been very progressive in their thinking, and opened entry up to anyone who wishes to compete. By Merle Foster

Dan Cosgrove, guest artist and previous NZCMA Entertainer of the Year 2013. Hannah Cosgrove, Runner-up to NZCM Star Awards 2013.

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Anyone can compete in this year’s NZ Country Music Star awards Auditions for the competition start at 9am on Saturday, October 25 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Road, Bethlehem, where the highest-scoring finalists will be selected to appear in the Premiere Finals Concert.

Jenny Mitchell was the Intermediate Winner for 2013. Below, Lesley Nia Nia, 2013 NZCM Star Awards Winner.

Contestants will compete in a variety of sections including Junior, Intermediate, Under 18s, Senior, 40-plus and 60-plus, in various categories of Vocal, Gospel, Duo, Group, Instrumental and Songwriting. Acts will be supported by large contingents of family

and friends at the auditions on Saturday October 25 and a 500-strong crowd is expected at the Premiere Finals Concert on the afternoon of Sunday, October 26. NZ Country Music Star Awards convenor Merv McEnteer says this year three top audition bands from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have been engaged and will ensure all artists are provided with quality backing while they’re performing. “We have been fortunate in securing the services of Renny Hantler’s Bacchus showband, featuring Dan Cosgrove, who is the previous NZCMA Entertainer of the Year. “Dan will be lead guitarist and will also do a guest spot at the Premiere Finals Concert.”

The Premiere Finals Concert will commence 1pm on Sunday, October 26 2014, at the Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre, 24 Elder Lane, Bethlehem, where the artists will be rejudged and prizes and trophies presented. Doors will open at midday, so audience members can get in early and grab a great seat. Tickets can be pre-purchased for the Premiere Finals Concert from Tauranga’s SBS Bank in Spring St at a cost of $25 prior to the event, or door sales will be available on the day. If you want to experience a wonderful array of talent, don’t miss this opportunity to see the emergence of New Zealand’s up and coming country music stars of the future.

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The best of town and country will combine this afternoon at the Rangiuru School Country Fair. The event – featuring arts, crafts and entertainment – starts at 3pm at the school before winding up at 8pm. There will be stalls, games, animals and food. The school encourages people to come along to new community event.

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Father first before entertainer He’s a well-known Maori actor, singer and comedian – often gracing our TV screens – but first and foremost Pio Terei is a father and loving husband.

The father-of-three is sharing his parenting experiences and advice to Bay families in a one-day only Parenting Show called ‘Building Awesome Whanau’ at Bethlehem Community Hall on October 22. It’s not a parenting seminar – Pio doesn’t like that word. He says it’s a show where he shares funny stories and some real good techniques to help families – with a Maori twist. “Ninety per cent of the time parenting is awesome – but it’s the 10 per cent that can trip you up,” says Pio, who is a father to three boys: Jack, 23, Dalton, 20, Teina, 16. “Sometimes we don’t talk much because we’re blokes and we just give the old eyebrow raise. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t talk some days, as long as

you’re still connected.” With help from The Parenting Place, Pio started the show about 10 years ago as a hobby which evolved into a funny and informative series of presentations for parents with tots and teens. “I just see how much change it can make in families. I think I’ve certainly become a better husband and father from being subjected to this information and I know a lot of people aren’t.” He’s learned to listen and learn, particularly to developing and at times emotional teenagers. “The big one is listen – and always pick your time. The best time to solve a problem is when it’s not so much of a problem. “Tools like that can save relationships aye. I don’t get it right all the time, but I do most of the time.” Moana Mediation BOP’s Ngarongo Ormsby says Pio’ is an excellent drawcard for the event. “I wanted to have Pio there to front a friendly face to a Maori community and a community at large as well.” Pio’s show starts from 6pm. By Zoe Hunter Entry is a koha donation.

Well-known Maori actor, singer and comedian Pio Terei is coming to Bethlehem.

Playing with clay can build children’s knowledge Experimenting with clay or ‘uku’ provides children with the opportunity to be creative and learn about texture, shape and form. Manipulating clay develops hand and eye co-ordination as they pound, pat and push the clay into shapes and objects. Children also develop the small muscles in fingers and hands, known as fine motor skills, as they pinch, squeeze and prod the clay, adding detail to the shape or object. Through this manipulation, children can express their thoughts and ideas as they mould the clay to take on the form of their imagination. Children can also experiment with literacy

and numeracy concepts as they use clay to create letter, number and shape formations. Facilitating children to create their own name, their age, street address, or the names of people in their family, makes learning meaningful. Clay can also be used to visually represent a child’s culture as it is moulded to represent meaningful symbols and patterns. You can support children with this play by providing an unhurried, spacious environment so time can be spent developing and revisiting their work.

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Regular access to clay provides children with opportunities to build on their knowledge, verbalise their thoughts and ideas, and add detail to their work. Skills developed include imagination, perseverance, problem solving, teamwork, social interaction and self-regulation. In some areas, clay can be sourced from the natural environment. Alternatively, clay can be bought from an art shop or potters’ suppliers. For more activity ideas, visit Nurtured at Home’s Facebook page.

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Fun, fame and fortune all beckon this excuse not to miss the Tauranga Spring With more than 150 exhibits, Home Show on October 17-19. the Tauranga Spring Home Show weekend at ASB Arena, Baypark. With See more in this special event feature, will host everything from smart, free entry today – and half price tickets on Saturday and Sunday – there’s no for further information. new interior designs to the very best of the Bay’s superb outdoor and alfresco lifestyle. “There’ll be new kitchens and beautiful bedrooms, fabulous furniture and even some trendy lighting options, with lots of new and inspiring products to make The Tauranga Spring Home Show has arrived – with free entry for everyone your life easier.” today. Graeme says one of the key Thanks to The Weekend Sun, tickets to this fantastic event are show features is the rejuvenated 100 per cent free to everyone who visits the show on Friday, Smith & Sons Renovation Court October 17. located in B Street this year. The Weekend Sun is also sponsoring the show tomor“If renovating the home is on row and Sunday, with tickets half price for everyone. the agenda next month, bring That means it’s just $5 for adults, and children aged your plans and talk to the renovat13 and under get in for free! ing specialists from Smith & Sons, The Tauranga Spring Home Show is at ASB Arena, and all their building partners, to Baypark, from October 17-19. get your renovation just right.”

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Family fun and flare This weekend’s Tauranga Spring Home Show may feature plenty of ideas for the adults – but event organisers haven’t forgotten about the children. In fact, they’ve got their very own area to play in during the weekend. While the parents are kept amused with more than 150 exhibits at the Spring Home Show on October 17-19 – there’s also heaps of fun activities for the children at the Kids Corner. Event organiser Graeme Martin is encouraging mums and dads to bring their children along to the show on Saturday and Sunday, where there’ll be entertainment from the amazing talents of Donna Dance and her balloon creations. “From animals and owers to princess and cartoon characters – there isn’t an animal she can’t make,â€? says Graeme, who promises the children won’t be bored at this weekend’s event. Graeme says the Kids Corner is a place for the parents to

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Spice up the weekend Tauranga chef Peter Blakeway is in town to spice up the weekend at the Tauranga Spring Home Show. Event organiser Graeme Martin says live cooking demonstrations with Peter is just one of the highlights of the Spring Home Show, on October 17-19. “Located on F Street in the Leisure Zone, Peter will be showing just how smart the Weber Q barbecue really is. “Starting on the hour, every hour, this is your chance to sit and relax for a minute, while watching Peter creating his amazing aromas.â€? The Daily Programme begins at 11am with the ultimate barbecue breakfast, followed by easy burgers, and English mufďŹ ns at midday and chicken korma and naan bread at 1pm. At 2pm, Peter will demonstrate how to cook the perfect beef ďŹ llet, lamb, pork or venison with quinoa salad, followed by tarte tatin (caramelised apple tart) at 3pm. “Then, when he’s ďŹ nished, you’ll get the chance to taste his creations,â€? says Graeme. “This is always the best part of any live food demonstration.â€? Visitors to the Spring Home Show can get the recipes at the show, or via www.bayevents.co.nz There’s also a QR code in the cooking theatre for show-goers to capture and follow to Peter’s page on the Bay Events website at their convenience later on.

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Hi-tech at the Tauranga Spring Home Show To be in the draw, make sure to fill in the competition form at the show entrance. That’s not all. Show-goers can also go in the draw to win a $2500 Bosch Ultima Security System installed. All people need to do to be in the draw is to engage with Be Alarmed on site, have their building plans quoted, or have a preliminary planning meeting with the team from Design Builders. Visit the Arrow Homes stand at C18 to enter and win a $1000 voucher for a Stratco patio roof.

Step into the 21st Century at this weekend’s Tauranga Spring Home Show, with high-tech exhibitors showcasing the latest in design technology. Greerton-based company 3Design is a first-time high-tech exhibitor at the Spring Home Show, on October 17-19 at ASB Arena. “They’ll be showcasing the new 3D printing technologies, which are not only changing how we model and make stuff, but which has applications across a huge range of industries,” says event organiser Graeme Martin. “3D will very quickly be able to create scale models for designs that will give people a real feel for what is being designed and proposed.”

They’ve got goodie bags and a 20 per cent discount on all show sales, a special Spring Home Show competition to enter and lots of samples to showcase of what 3D printing can do. Showgoers can check out their offerings on Area D24 in D Street at the show. Another high tech exhibitor is New Zealand company Energy Mad, located in E Street. “These guys are changing the way we light our homes, and doing so for a fraction of the price of the old bulbs,” says Graeme. The new Spring Home Show starts on Friday, October 17, and continues on October 18-19 at ASB Arena, Baypark.

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Window and doubleglazing experts from NZ Windows will also be on hand to talk about the sound blocking qualities and warmth retention features of the windows. “Here’s your chance to talk to the experts who know this area best,� says Graeme. “So, bring your plans (and your partners) and come and talk to the renovating specialists from Smith & Sons (and all their building partners) to get your renovation just right.� For renovation inspiration, visit the Tauranga Spring Home Show this weekend at ASB Arena, Baypark.

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Digital screening on offer describe the experience as ‘far more comfortable’ and ‘a breeze,” says Deborah. The digital mammogram system uses less compression than old film screen mammograms; and as most women agree, it has a more comfortable design. Digital mammograms are electronically stored, so films Mammography is the only screening can’t get lost, and they’re method proven to reduce always available for comcancer deaths. parison to see changes in future Although mammography alone mammograms. doesn’t detect all breast cancers, new Radiographer Louise Buckly, Digital imaging also means women digital mammography equipment now available throughout the Bay of radiologist Deborah McMurtrie receive 30 per cent less radiation Plenty including breast screen, means and radiographer Helen Crosby. than the old film system. Photo by Tracy Hardy. “A mammogram has a radiation better detection is now available, and dose of approximately 0.2mSv which is only one-tenth is “absolutely fabulous” according to women attending of our annual background radiation that we are all Medex’s 11th Ave practice for their mammograms. exposed to from the sun and earth,” says Deborah. Dr Deborah McMurtrie is thrilled digital mamNot only are digital mammograms easier to read, but mography has fulfilled all the promised expectations digital is particularly advantageous for women with for BOP women and is proving to be the exciting difficult mammographically dense breasts. advancement in technology for the early detection of “It’s all good news for the future of early breast cancer breast cancer so eagerly anticipated. detection in the BOP,” says Deborah. “Women who’ve had their digital mammograms

The traditional mammogram remains the cornerstone for the detection of breast cancer in both screening and assessment of women who have a breast lump or other breast problem.

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Let’s get ‘hot’ walking the city Last year’s HOT Pink Walk saw hundreds plaster themselves in pink and walk Tauranga’s CBD.

Bay of Plenty families are encouraged to walk through the city streets dressed in their finest pink next week to raise funds and awareness for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Organised by Tauranga Breast Cancer Service, the 2014 House of Travel (HOT) Pink Walk, on October 22, is an opportunity to celebrate breast cancer survivors and be an inspiration for people recently diagnosed. Tauranga Breast Cancer Support service coordinator for Lea Lehndorf says the event is a gathering of support for families and an outreach to the community to encourage early action on any changes they notice to their breasts. “Grab the kids and your husbands and come on down to Masonic Park and join in the fun. “We’re starting the event off with an exciting Zumba warm up, MC’d by More FM, to get everybody moving.” The warm up will be followed by a moment of silent reflection, to remember those who have lost their lives to cancer. “A Tauranga family will be releasing about 12 pigeons as the community stands together to remember,” says Lea. The estimated 2.8km

walk will lead participants from Masonic Park on The Strand, along Cameron Rd, down Elizabeth St and Devonport Rd back to the park. Entry is $5, with funds going towards Tauranga Breast Cancer Support Service to support Bay residents diagnosed with breast cancer. The event begins with Zumba at 5.30pm, before the Hot Pink Walk at 6pm. For entry details, visit www.hotpinkwalk.co.nz By Zoe Hunter

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Tauranga woman Karen Merrick and her dog,Wesley. Photo by: Tracy Hardy.

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The 45-year-old Tauranga woman received a letter from BreastScreen Aotearoa advising her she was eligible for a free breast check in May, as part of the national breast screening programme. She’s forever grateful after the procedure revealed she had a 3.5cm tumour in her right breast. “It was a complete surprise,” says Karen. “I’d never felt the lump, so without a doubt the mammogram was a lifesaver.” Further tests followed and within three weeks she was booked for surgery and the tumour was removed along with lymph nodes under her arms. While doctors have told Karen her cancer has gone, she’s started chemotherapy as an “insurance policy” to further protect her long-term chances of beating the disease. A passionate dog lover, Karen says her dog Wesley has been her day-to-day support during her recovery. “I couldn’t feel depressed or sad for long when he’s around. He would arrive in my room first thing in the morning and look up at me expectantly with a

smile on his face, encouraging me to get out of bed.” If she didn’t get up straight away the dog would drop toys at her bedside, wanting to play. “I’ve had lots of people support me over the past few months but Wesley has been there for me at home and he’s really helped me get through this.” After her diagnosis Karen chose to receive help from Tauranga’s Breast Cancer Support Service Trust, which is the recipient of next week’s House of Travel Pink Walk. Dog owners can purchase pink bandanas from Tauranga Vets for their pets to wear at the event. For every bandana sold at its four clinics, and the House of Travel, $3 will go to the trust to benefit Bay women diagnosed with cancer. Tauranga Vets owner Dr David McDonnell says many people enjoy participating in the fundraising event with their dogs. “Selling the pink bandanas is one way the practice could support the trust.” Clinic staff and their clients are also dressing in their finest pink and taking part in the walk on October 22. Karen says Wesley will definitely be wearing his bandanna with pride on the day.

Painting support for breast cancer victims

Art lovers who purchase a painting at More FM’s art auction this month will be able to treasure their masterpieces even more, knowing funds paid for the work is supporting people diagnosed with breast cancer. Participants are encouraged to mix and mingle and bid on artworks at More FM’s Art Auction for Breast Cancer Support at The Cargo Shed on October 29 from 5.30pm. All paintings must be sold. Entry is via gold coin entry, with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga. Finger food is provided. To register, email jthompson@mediaworks.co.nz

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Time to invest in you Hooray! Daylight saving has begun, suggesting a summer full of enjoyable, sociable activities is just around the corner.

Sharon Melrose suggests now’s the time to freshen the face - ready for summer festivities.

It’s an ideal time of year to invest in looking and feeling your best. With more than 16 years in the field of cosmetic medicine, Sharon Melrose from Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine specialises in providing facial treatments with dermal fillers – for example Restylane – and muscle relaxants like Botox and Dysport. In experienced hands, these treatments can refresh an ageing face in a natural-looking way. They are quick to administer, cost-effective and can offer an immediate improvement with virtually no ‘down time’. Softening facial wrinkles and hollows that develop with age can help you look refreshed and rejuvenated in a natural-looking way. Dermal fillers can plump out thinning, aged skin on the back of the hands for a more youthful appearance.

Changing body, changing needs As we age our bodies change and so do our calcium and vitamin D needs – two of the most important nutrients for bone health. Firstly there is often a decrease in dietary calcium intake, usually a result of decreased calorie intake, poor appetite or illness. Intestinal absorption of calcium is also low, especially if vitamin D levels are low. Less frequent skin exposure to sunlight means the body produces less vitamin D. This is a problem with elderly who are housebound, or have reduced mobility. The skin is also less able to synthesize vitamin D, with skin in the elderly producing four times less vitamin D than younger people. The kidneys have a role to play with a decrease in their efficiency to retain calcium, leading to increased calcium loss in the urine. The kidneys are also less able to convert vitamin D into its most active form. For these reasons, recommendations for calcium and vitamin D supplementation are generally higher for seniors. For those aged 70-plus, IOM recommended an RDA for calcium of 1200 mg, and IOF recommend vitamin D supplementation levels of about 800 to 1000 IU/day to reduce the risk of falls and fractures by about 20 per cent. Aevum Wellness Centre at Faulkners’ Pharmacy is celebrating World Osteoporosis Day on October 20 by offering Free ultrasound bone screening all week, by appointment – call 07 578 5205.

Diabetes help If you need help with diabetes – whether it be education, advice or advocacy – you can receive this for free at Diabetes Help Tauranga. To seek help, call the organisation on 07 571 3422 for a chat.

Wellbeing game This month people are being invited to play an online game to help improve thousands of Kiwis’ mental wellbeing. The game sees participants log the number of minutes they spend engaging with the Mental Health Foundation’s Five Ways to Wellbeing. Go to www.thewellbeinggame.org.nz, sign up and start playing.

world osteoporosis day 20th October Free Ultrasound bone screenings this week only (usually $45) by appointment (07) 578 5205 Strengthen your bones the way nature intended. Faulkner’s Pharmacy, 398 Cameron Rd, Tauranga www.aevumwellness.co.nz (07) 578 5205

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Greerton Village is bringing the art to this year’s Garden and Arts Festival with an amazing chalk art exhibition on display throughout the village. From November 19, infamous Mount artist Jamie Harkins and his merry band of henchmen, Constanza Nightingale and David Rendu, are taking over the Greerton Village Square to create a massive 3D art piece using chalk as the medium. Pavement chalk art has been in many places overseas with pieces created as large as an entire street and as small as one metre square. The pieces can sometimes be used as a guerrilla marketing method by companies and are mostly interactive

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with the 3D nature allowing for passers-by to pose strategically for effect. Sponsored by local business Crockford Real Estate, and included in the Garden and Arts Festival Programme, the giant piece will take an estimated three-and-a-half days to complete with the final reveal being on Saturday, November 22, where a number of local artists will be busy creating smaller chalk art pieces around the village for viewing. Pop on down to the village square from November 19 to view the progress and come along on Saturday, November 22, and enjoy the festival atmosphere with local artists, live music and more.

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Roses growing Red Cross funds Volunteers are needed to help unpack and prepare thousands of single red roses at Greerton’s Red Cross Service Centre for the annual Red Rose Day this month.

required. To volunteer, or order a bouquet of roses, call Heather on 07 578 6987 or heather.dabrowski@redcross.org.nz Roses will be available for a minimum $2 donation on Red Cross Rose Day on October 24. By Zoe Hunter

More than 4000 red roses will be distributed across the Western Bay of Plenty by 120 volunteers for the 19th annual Red Cross Red Rose Day on October 24. Business orders will be delivered on October 22, with about 50 volunteers unpacking and preparing thousands of single red roses at Greerton’s Red Cross Service Centre on October 23, for distribution the next day. Event co-ordinator Heather Dabrowski says Red Rose Day is a major fundraiser and promotion for NZ Red Cross. Volunteers who wish to assist with preparation and sale of the roses are still

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Promoting family-friendly speedway Passionate speedway fan Bernie Gillon is a man on a mission. He wants to spread the word about just how family-friendly the maligned motorsport is.

“So many people think speedway is about petrol heads in black T-shirts getting drunk and fighting, but it’s not like that at all,” says Bernie, who has been appointed Baypark’s private speedway promoter. “It hasn’t been like that for more than 30 years.” Instead the reality of speedway is a family-friendly entertainment, says Bernie, who is emphasing this aspect by renaming Western Bay’s competition Baypark Family Speedway. “You see it all around you – family groups make up more than 70 per cent of those who come to watch and there is a strong family tradition also on the racing side.” Bernie knows it’s easy to say something, but the trick in lifting attendance after a long decline comes down to matching the high value family

entertainment he’s promising with what people want. To attract more families he’s rejigged family ticket prices and is introducing an affordable buffet roast meal. He’s also setting up a supervised children’s zone with a bouncy castle and face-painting to entertain children in a safe space if they get bored. Bernie has a three-year contract to run the speedway after buying all track maintenance machinery and equipment from Bay Leisure and Events Venues, which with its predecessor Tauranga City Venues ran it under speedway manager Roger Bailey for the last three years. Under Bernie’s contract he needs to meet minimum performance standards to earn the five-year right of renewal. “Roger did a good thing last year in helping stop the drop in numbers, but it’s still going to be very tough to cover our costs on last year numbers,” says Bernie, who is aiming to increase attendance by 10-15

Baypark Family Speedway promoter Bernie Gillon lives and breathes motorsport, juggling running his racing equipment business Flamecrusher with managing speedway. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

per cent this season. Bernie, who himself raced sprint cars and saloons and chaired driver group Bay of Plenty Speedway Association president for the last six years, expects more drivers than last season – including some switching from other tracks. “What many people don’t realise is

that we have more national champions here than at any other track – and that’s something we want to build on.” Speedway season begins on October 25 with racing in most classes and round one of Top Half Midget Series. For details, see www.bayvenues.co.nz/EVENTS By Hamish Carter

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Racing into MX season Western Bay riders will be up against the country’s top talent next weekend when the annual Taupo motocross festival kicks off the season in Taupo as they race for a share of $15,000 in prize money.

Among those excited about the first major event of the calendar is former world MX2 champion Tauranga’s Ben Townley “This is going to be huge,” says Ben, commenting on the revamped event which is now running under the name Huka Honda MX Fest. The event, now in its 29th year, will

Tauranga’s Ben Townley and Taupo’s Brad Groombridge, will go head-to-head in the new Speedcross segment of Labour Weekend’s motocross action at Taupo. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

run during Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, when hundreds of the country’s top riders battle for the finish line in mini, junior, women’s, senior and veteran race events. “It will be the biggest thing in New Zealand this year,” says Ben. “It will be exactly 12 months since we first introduced the concept at the Taupo track last October and now we’re having the first official Speedcross event in New Zealand.” Ben himself will go head-to-head in the new Speedcross segment of the competition, while new Western Bay signings Aaron Wiltshier, riding for Honda Shop Racing Team, and Te Puke’s Logan Blackburn, Bel Ray Pro Rider Suzuki Team, are aiming to make a strong a start as possible.

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Logan, who is still recovering from surgery at the end of the season which has only see him return to the bike a month ago, is excited about competing in his first MX 2 event but will be playing his riding safely to avoid any accidents or injuries “I know I’m not quite ready [to give it everything]. The real goal is the nationals,” says Logan, who is determined to be in his best form when the series starts in the New Year. Along with Ben, other top riders expected in Saturday night’s Speedcross event include Josh Coppins, John Phillips, Scott Columb, and Brad Groombridge, along with the highly-favoured visiting American rider Brett Cue, who is also rated top chance in freestyle jump ‘Whip Competition’.

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Flag the referendum With reference to John Key wanting NZ flag vote by 2015. He’s suggesting a two-stage referendum. Why put the country to such a large expense and waste of money when the Prime Minister has already made comment to the fact he does not have to agree with the final decision. Already 52.6 per cent have responded to a no change decision with only 40.6 per cent agreeing to a change. Does this mean with National’s majority of Members of Parliament he doesn’t have to listen to a majority poll result by the people of NZ?

I strongly suggest it is time for a binding law to be passed with urgency that a referendum decision is final and cannot be ignored. A majority of Members of Parliament do not constitute an automatic mandate to ignore a referendum decision. Selling our assets and farm land are just a few things that require urgent attention. With such a majority of National members in the House, and minor parties outside of cabinet positions, they have high office expenses and salaries, but with no parliament experience. K Allen, Katikati.

Are our opinions engineered? Are there differing degrees of ‘deadness’? Is a Palestinian child with half their skull blown off by an Israeli shell, while going about daily tasks in their home - or 40 civilians kills by an American bombing raid in Iraqi going about daily tasks in their hometown - any less dead than four journalists or aid workers beheaded by ISIS in a war zone they chose to enter? No – death is absolute. Are some lives of more value than others? Is a Christian worth more than a Muslim? Or an Israeli Jew worth more than a Palestinian? Or is a Protestant

worth more than a Catholic? Or an American citizen more than anybody else on this planet. The answer is ‘no’ – we are all born of equal value. There is an adage that ‘The violent death of one man is a tragedy but a 1000 violent deaths is a statistic’. Well, it seems to me the Palestinians and ISIS rebels create tragedies. While the Israelis and US-led coalition of the coerced, create statistics. Please note I abhor violence in any context but find media coverage biased and designed to engineer opinions. P Dolden, Papamoa.

Don’t feed our youngsters alcohol The programme on TV recently about teenagers sipping poisonous alcohol is a no-no! Give them an inch and they will take a mile! That should be stopped, as they will be drinking as they age. Democracy is failing by introducing such mind and body-destroying drugs, which are causing a deteriorating lifeforce in humanity. Those retailers of booze beverages

should be reduced by 95 per cent as it is shocking to see what goes on in towns and cities worldwide, causing mayhem by fights, drunken traffic offences and rape of females. All of this could be prevented by the reduction of alcohol content. People’s personalities become completely different when inebriated. E Izett, Tauranga City.

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Come on Tauranga - Grow up already! Come on Tauranga - you're a city - now it’s time for you to grow up! Think about building some impressive public buildings. Think about a museum, even a cathedral, and creating a central square, octagon or plaza; a central public space for the new city. Tauranga City Council - where are the plans for Tauranga’s central development? Are there any? We are growing in residential numbers but the CBD is dormant. What are you doing to attract more business investments in the city? Have you

planned a campaign advertising the benefits of Tauranga; there are multiple benefits to the outside world? Tauranga business people, are you going to continue to let Mount Maunganui and Rotorua rake in the tourist dollars? Think tourism Tauranga. This city is growing so it’s about time we took on a new image and mind-set. We are no longer a town! Can we move on and get away from the ‘Retirement capital of NZ’ label?

Where’s the promised resignation? After much justifiable pressure put on to, and subsequent dodging and darting by TCC councillor and NZ First list MP, Clayton Mitchell finally stated categorically before election day that if he were elected to Parliament he would resign TCC. He hasn’t yet. Why didn’t the NZ First Tauranga Electoral Committee get him to commit to this promise at selection time or choose somebody else? There were other candidates and the selection committee, after years of experience, know you can’t always get firm commitments from candidates before selection. The Selection Committee had their chance and wilfully did nothing. Clayton is doing our beloved party irreparable harm. Moreover, selection of a sitting city ward councillor was plain stupid. H Rhodes, Tauranga City.

Let’s work together with a vision; making this an exciting go-ahead city. Let’s stand up and boldly move away from relying on older sisters Hamilton and Auckland, in all sorts of ways, and start building this city up. I’m a happy new resident, but I also recognise the wonderful potential here. New residents please reply, I’d love to hear your views. Come on Tauranga! S Gardner, Welcome Bay.

Highlighting shade issue:

I sussed out the new cricket oval last year. It’s a nice ground but with no shade I left after one innings as I was burning up. The previous ground had good shady areas. I realise the oval is a work in progress but trees do take a time to grow. P Turmer, Pyes Pa.

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Feedback influences our decisions Submit your views on proposed plan changes It’s a shame only small percentages of people actually tell council what they think about issues. Most people are too busy, uninterested, intimidated, or don’t know how to submit feedback. This week we’ve proven we accommodate people’s feedback into our decisions. On Tuesday we made changes to our policy on how we deal with instances when Maori have a valid interest in land council is looking to dispose of. We tightened up our policy so it’s clear council expects full market valuation when transferring ownership of land to Maori. But there have been examples in the past where a troublesome property was gifted to the adjacent iwi landowner because it was the most practical thing to do. Only elected members will make decisions under this policy. Any transfer of land under market value will require a public consultation process, with a few minor exceptions.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is undertaking a variation to the proposed Bay of Plenty Regional Policy Statement. Variation 2 is being prepared to address issues raised in appeals against that section of that statement. The resulting natural hazards policy will guide District and City Plan rules that influence where people live and work and how they develop land and infrastructure. Mitigating and avoiding natural hazards has always been a function of all councils under the Resource Management Act. Council staff have advised elected members that more policy and research will be required, resulting in changes to the Tauranga City Plan. More hazards will be inputted into the City Plan, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes. Proposed Change 2 is now open for public submissions for 30 working days, with submissions closing on November 13, 2014. For further information, go to:

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( 1 7 ( 5 7 $ , 1 0 ( 1 7 G U I D E The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Friday 17 October

Double Vision Exhibition by Timo Rannali & Richard Smith Oct 17 - Nov 10 at Creative Tauranga Community Gallery, 112 Willow St, Tauranga. Renaissance Polyphony Concert The Chancel Choir of St Peters at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria St, Mount 7.30pm. $15 admission, children free. Spring Home Show Find new ideas, products & services at the Tauranga Spring Home Show. Come & talk with the experts & see the latest concepts for new kitchens, bathrooms & outdoor design. At ASB Baypark 10am – 5pm. Free entry today only, sponsored by The Weekend Sun. U3A Tauranga General meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga 10am. Guest speaker: Todd Dunham, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilot - the role this service plays in our community & some highlights of rescues they have been involved in. Visitors welcome.

Saturday 18 October

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at St Andrews, Dee St 10-11am. Children welcome. Annual Paddy’s Market St Pauls Presbyterian Church, cnr SH2/Mulgan St, Katikati 9.30am - 12.30pm. Garden, white elephant, food, produce, sewing, bouncy castle etc. Bayswater Village Art, Craft & Market Day 60 Maranui St, Mt Maunganui 9am 3pm. Wet or fine. CanSurf Motorcycle Rally & Gourmet Gala Waihi Beach 9am onwards. Featuring a 300 strong motorcycle rally around the Coromandel Peninsula. Gourmet food gala running all afternoon. Evening of live entertainment. Cost $25. Book your tickets at http:// www.eventfinder.co.nz/tour/2014/cansurfmotorcycle-rally-gourmet-gala-after-party Car Boot Sale At Greerton Village school 7.30am - 12pm, weather permitting. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040 Car Boot Sale Every third Sat of month at Evans Rd Church. $5/car. Bargains for all. 021 123 1157 Christian Music Group Musicians & singers jam session as a group we will decide time & how often. If interested, Pauline 575 5556 Craft Fair At Kempton Park Village, 40 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 9am - 12pm. Devonshire morning tea.

Footnote NZ Dance: The Status of Being At Baycourt Theatre 7.30pm. www. baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188

Garage Sale Nana Joan’s Op shop, winter clothing clear out, also summer clothing at 7 Oak Lane (behind Resene’s off Waihi Rd),Judea. 8am start. Global Travel Expo At Club Mt Maunganui, off Totara St, Mount 10am - 3pm. Come & meet over 40 global travel companies. Be in to win a trip for 2 to Hawaii. Free entry. Healthy Living Festival Oct 25 & 26 at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd

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News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene.

Community events and occasions across the Bay.

Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

10am - 5pm. Natural products, crystals, clairvoyance & more. Free seminars all weekend. Ruth 571 3981 Israeli Dance Free beginners workshop at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd 2-4pm. All ages, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 Live Roller Derby - BOP Regional Tournament 3 action packed games with teams from Wha-katane, Rotorua & Tauranga. Adults $10, family (2 adults & 2 children) $15, children 5-14 gold coin donation. QE Youth Centre. Doors open 11am. Email: mountmilitia@hotmail.co.nz Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 542 1438 Model Aircraft Flying At TECT park airfield Saturday mornings. Visitors welcome (no dogs please). Mike 579 1979 Ocktoberfest Gala Te Puke Baptist Church, Malyon St 9am - 1pm. Fun Run 9am. Hangi, morning tea, puppet show, silent auction, car wash, white elephant & more. Paddy’s Market At St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Katikati 9.30am. Sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, stalls galore, silent auction & more. 549 0098 Spring Home Show Find new ideas, products & services at the Tauranga Spring Home Show. Come & talk with the experts & see the latest concepts for new kitchens, bathrooms & outdoor design. At ASB Baypark 10am – 5pm. Entry $5 adult, children aged 13 & under free. St Enoch’s Church Fair Nov 22 at 134 16th Ave 8am. Auction, books, baking, sweets, white elephant, plants & more. Quality items needed for the fair eg books (no magazines), white elephant, auction items etc. 578 3040 Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Every third Sat at club rooms, Yatton St, Greerton 1pm. Visitors & interested people welcome. Geoff 579 3637 Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Te Puke Scottish Soc Ball Te Puke Memorial Hall 7.30-11.30pm. Dress Std: Formal (ball gown/suit). Tickets $25pp includes a fabulous supper. Music by Sheldon’s Dance Band. For tickets/enquiries Valerie 573 7093 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 Wallis Clothing Event Come into the Mount store between 11am - 3pm & have a chat with kiwi designer of Ketz-ke Jenny Drury. At 425 Maunganui Rd.

Tauriko School Ag Day & Gala

Ag day 9am start with judging of livestock. Gala 11am start. Food, quickfire raffles, entertainment.

The Scholars Pro Musica Concert Oct 25 7.30pm & Oct 26 2.30pm at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mount. Decision & Despair Judicium Salomonis by Charpentier & Jephthah by Carissim. Tickets from Mane Fashion or www. scholarspromusica.org.nz The Thing from the Place Mad scientists, crazy experiments & snot monsters combine in this ridiculously silly comedy. Oct 25 at Baycourt Theatre 11am. www. baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188 Te Puke Forest & Bird October trip to Aongatete. The Aongatete Trust is successfully controlling pests in this region. Come & spot the riflemen. Carole 575 2662

Sunday 19 October

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. 10am praise & worship. John Kerr teaches on Psalm 76: “The God who fights.” www.bbf.net.nz Bethlehem Lions Market 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm. Bible Seminars Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Kings of Israel - lessons for us.” Q&A, refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bluelight Trolley Derby Presented by Te Aranui Youth Trust. An event for the whole community. Join Bluelight, Tauranga Police, Mitre 10 & More FM to race down Westmorland Rise 9am - 4pm. Food & refreshments available. Entry fee $5 for kids & community groups & $40 corporates. 577 8072 BOP Radio Controlled Car Club Come & watch large scale 1/5 truck & buggy racing. Venue, wwwallterrainpark.co.nz Whataroa Rd off SH36 from Pyes Pa Rd. Gates open 8.30am, racing from 9.45am, weather permitting. Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga Movie screening - “The Story of a Godfather” in Rialto Cinema 6.30pm. Tickets include a drink & nibbles. Jana 579 3918 or Facebook@csclubtauranga Czech School for Children With Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www.facebook. com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga, email: csclubtauranga@hotmail.com or Jana 579 3918 Free Blues Rock Concert & Meal “The Romany Stones” at Central Baptist Church cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 4pm. Peter 022 323 9102

Huge Kids Gear Garage Sale

Pre-loved & new items at Memorial Hall, QE2, Tauranga 10am – 12pm. Janine 576 6926 or 027 758 2117 Maketu Rotary Club Market 3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Maureen 533 2340

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

Ngai Tahu ki Tauranga Moana Bi-

monthly hui, Tauranga 1pm. Please bring a plate. Joe 578 5997 Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 572 3768 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 Spring Home Show Find new ideas, products & services at the Tauranga Spring Home Show. Come & talk with the experts & see the latest concepts for new kitchens, bathrooms & outdoor design. At ASB Baypark 10am – 5pm. Entry $5 adult, children aged 13 & under free.

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Baywave Aquatic Centre 12.30-1.30pm Juniors up to & including Year 10 students) 1.30-2.30pm Seniors (Year 11 adults) meet every Sunday unless an event on at Baywave. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573 Te Puke Country Music Club Day at St Pats Hall 1pm. Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.3011.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other. Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details. Vintage Photos & Devonshire Teas Oct 26 at Athenree Homestead, Waihi Beach 10am - 3pm. Heritage tours, teas & yesteryear photos. Clothes for all sizes. D/teas bookings 07 863 6448. Cash only. Walk for Hope 5km walk or 10km run, at Fergusson Park, Tauranga 2-3.30pm. Money raised goes to ‘A Girl Called Hope’ a non-profit organisation working for young women who face life-controlling issues. $10 registration - register at http:// www.agirlcalledhope.org.nz

Weekend Activities for the over 60’s Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Zeana 544 1513

Monday 20 October

Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Badminton - Summer Club Bethlehem College Events Centre every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. $5pp. All players welcome, racquets available. www. taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums Army Hall, 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 6.45pm. Annette 577 9272 Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club Meet every 2nd Mon of month at clubrooms in

GUIDE The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where. Cliff Rd. New members welcome. www. bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com

Bay Salsa Beginner Salsa Lessons

Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Concert Mount Senior Citz, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainer: Dennis August followed by afternoon tea. $3 door cover. Education & Achievement Assn Support group meetings for families with dyslexia, dyspraxia, aspergers, ADHD, visual & auditory processing disorders etc. Free meeting open to anyone. Held at Summit Motor Lodge, 213 Waihi Rd 7-9pm. Jenny 027 297 5164 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

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: coffee & chat 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Mahjong Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre 12.30-4pm. New players welcome. Jan 576 3455 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Mt Maunganui Bridge Club Sessions Mon - Fri 1pm. Weds 7pm. Novice Mon 7pm. Thurs 11am. Golf Rd, Mount. Judy 575 9910 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Fun Night, Closing Night (please bring a plate), Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. Karen 576 0443 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411

Soroptimist International of Tauranga

ECPAT evening (End Child Prostitution, Pornography & Trafficking of Children), ECPAT speaker supported by Police, CYFS & NZEI. Village Hall, Historic Village 7pm. No charge.

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The Weekend Sun 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 Ladies Probus Club Meet 3rd Mon of month at Tauranga Citizens Club 10am. Interesting speakers. Visitors & new members welcome. Clare 576 5973 Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Indoor Bowls Every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663 Toughlove Parent Support Group

Meet every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194 Water for the Soul Do you feel spiritually isolated & seek relationship with like-minded people? Join us for biblical study, shared meals, relationship, celebration & social times. All things working together for good. 571 5188 Yoga with HanneHatha Every Mon & weds 9.30am & Mon 5.30pm in studio in Bethlehem. Gentle hatha yoga. Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 21 October

2014 @ The Clothesline Quality preloved clothing babies - adults 50c - $2, & prayer for the sick. 36D MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui 10am - 2pm. ABC - Avenues Badminton Club

Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Anxiety Support Group For people with an experience of anxiety 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride.

Awareness Through Movement Class

8 weeks, Mt Maunganui 7-8pm. Gisella 027 286 0891 or 544 4823 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs at Mount Senior Citz, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4650 Chen Wu Kuan Kung Fu Traditional Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu developing strength, stamina & flexibility. Term 4 Tues & Thurs - Juniors 4.15-5.15pm at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West. First class free. Ray 022 0776 484 info@tmaa.co.nz Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Under the Gracie anti bullying programme. Term 4 kids classes Tues/Thurs at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 4.30-5.30pm. First class free. 027 752 5534 info@tmaa.co.nz Clown Workshop 8 weeks, age 14+, Mt Maunganui 4.30-6.30pm. Gisella 0272 860 891 or 544 4823

Club Mount Maunganui Social Darts

Every Tues at 45 Kawaka St 7pm. Faye 0274 748 061 Diamond Fellowship 60+ 1st & 3rd Tues at Salvation Army cnr 5th Ave/ Cameron Rd 10am morning tea.

Speaker: Steffi Mueller - Her escape from East Germany to the West 1pm. Bring a plate for shared lunch. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264 (extn 712). Dimensions of the Soul Practical workshops covering the 120 dimensions of the soul & beyond. Attain connection with your God-self, spiritual healing in your daily life. Integrated Therapies 571 5188 Encore 55+ Meet 1st & 3rd Tues of month. A great opportunity for everyone aged 55+ to make new friends. Book reviews, guest speakers, afternoon tea at Bethlehem Baptist Church 1.30-3.15pm. Hwa Rang Tae Kwon Do Dynamic martial art suitable for the family ages 4 & up. Term 4 kids/beginner classes 7 days from 4pm/Sat 9.30am. New class for 4-6 year olds beginning Nov 4 3.45pm. Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West. First class free. 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 & perform-ing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Israeli Dancing Beginners class every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome no partner required. Maria 544 1680 Junction Mental Health Peer support & advocacy: Coffee & chat at Papamoa Community Centre (Papamoa Library) 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Merge For people new to the Tauranga area. Meet every first & third Tues of month at The Raft, 65 Chapel St 5pm. Email: merge.tauranga@gmail.com 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 0162 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm, Weds Plus, Thurs club night & new dancers, 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Pregnant? Parenting? Free teen parent drop-in service Te Puke. Every Tues at 100 Jellicoe St 2-4pm. Need information/ support? Tiffany 027 559 9324 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. Every Tues at St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9.30pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Club AGM, prizegiving & supper. At Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Mary 541 0687

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

McSwiggan’s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions. Sing, play or just listen. Blackboard Concert 7.30pm. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz Tauranga BMX Club Strider racing for under 5’s every Tuesday, rego 5pm, racing 5.30-6.30pm. Helmets must be worn. 021 054 6668

Tauranga Central Ladies Probus Club Third Tues of month at Daniels,

Memorial Park 9.45am. New members welcome. Gene 578 7733 Tauranga Continuing Education (50+) Group At Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, 3rd Tues of month. Lectures start 10am. & $3 charge to cover expenses. Speaker: Mr Bill Cochrane “Interpreting public opinion poles.” David 544 4179 Tauranga Orchid Society Monthly meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 7.30pm. Speaker: Bill Liddy Native orchid reserve ‘Iwitahi’. Visitors welcome. Natalie 543 0847 Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Wednesday 22 October

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Carlton St Reserve, Otumoetai 10am. 578 2631 Arabian Spice Belly Dance

Group Learn this ancient form of dance while having fun & meeting people. Every Weds at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6-8.30pm. Txt 021 124 5982 email: arabianspicegroup@gmail.com Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bipolar Support Group For people with bipolar 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890 for info or if you need a ride. Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4560

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA

Greerton New members wanted for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342 Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Classes Weds 10.45-11.45am held rain

or shine but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend ph Jennifer 571 1411 Freemasons, Gate Pa Lodge Meet at Hairini Freemasons Masonic Centre. Glen 572 4972 or 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Aussie Butcher Open Day Tournament (Fours) at Greerton Hall 10am. Kevin 543 4044

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching

Team All ladies invited to practice with them every Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms Every Weds at Bethlehem Town Centre, corner shop behind PO/Bookstore 1-3pm. Christian prayer for healing. 021 110 0878 www.healingrooms.co.nz Hot Pink Walk Get your costumes organised, rally your mates, meet at Masonic Park 5pm. Raise funds & awareness for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Entry tickets from House of Travel or Z Energy Stations $5. ICONZ for Girls Every Weds at Welcome Bay Community Centre, W/Bay Rd, behind hall 4.155.45pm. For girls aged 7-11yrs (yr 3-6). Badges, games, stories & more. Carolyn 544 0400

Kiwi Toasters Learn to speak with confidence & grow leadership skills. Meet 2nd & 4th Weds at Te Puke Hotel 5.30-7pm. Guests welcome. Chrissy 543 9493 or c.meyer@xtra.co.nz Opera Forum Tauranga “Mikado”, one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s funniest comedies at Tauranga Club 19 Nov 5.45pm. Complimentary wine, finger foods, lucky ticket draw & opera screening. Tickets from Creative Tauranga. Info 928 5270 or 577 0583 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm Children over 8 years welcome. 573 5055 Serious Coffee Great coffee & lively chat for women. Biblical teaching, discussion, guest speakers. Creche facilities. Every Weds at Bethlehem Baptist Church 9.3011.30am. Social Tennis Every Weds at Welcome Bay Tennis Courts 9am. Men & women. Dorreen 577 0462 Table Tennis Tauranga Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. www.sportsground. co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club Every Weds at Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. All levels welcome. Gaynor 544 7071

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

From Franklin Rd, Deam Track, Daly’s Hut, towards Waitawheta Hut & return. Grade easy, approx 5.5hrs. Garth 575 7293 Te Puke Toy Library Weds - Sat at 248 Jellicoe St opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476

The Parenting Show with Pio

Packed full of practical tips & stories, presented with humour & style of a master entertainer. Held at Bethlehem Community Hall, SH2, Bethlehem 6-8.30pm. Sausage sizzle. Entry by koha. 021 0856 6289 or email: ngarongo@moanamediation.com Toastmasters - City Early Start Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters is the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail.com or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

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...Continued 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 World Vision Kids for Kids Kids for Kids is back with its iconic mass choir performances fronted by Jackie Clarke. At Baycourt Theatre Oct 22 & 23 7.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188 Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri 9.30am & Tues 7pm at Fergusson Park, Matua. Stella 021 0249 6390

Thursday 23 October

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm. Awareness Through Movement Class Yoga Centre 1.302.30pm. Gisella 544 4823 or 027 286 0891 Body & Soul Fitness for Over 50’s New class every Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save 9.15-10.15am. Dianne 576 5031. QualiďŹ ed Instructor/ Cardiac Care leader. Club Mt Maunganui Social games club. Every Thurs 12.45pm. Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia. John 575 2422 Community Bible Study International At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth Bible Study until Nov 6. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Documentary Nights Every 2nd Thurs at the tiny house theatre 7pm. Many interesting & thought provoking subjects covered. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611 Does your Loved One have an Addiction? Do you wonder what you can do? How to help? Hanmer Clinic Tauranga “SigniďŹ cant Other’ programme for spouses, partners etc of people who have an addiction. 7 weekly sessions starts Oct 30 at 1235 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 6-8pm. 579 6470 or 0800 842 426 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abil-ities, complementary ďŹ rst class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 French Connection For lovers of all things French. Come & meet like minded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at Comida between 4.30-6.30pm. Email Andrea: agohns@yahoo.co.nz Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in meditation classes, beginners welcome. Classes self-contained so start any date. Cost $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes,

next class Nov 6 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org

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meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Knitting Classes For children 8yrs onwards (adults also welcome) every Thurs at St Andrew’s Church, Dee St, Mount 3-4.30pm. Free 575 9347 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family. New members welcome. 578 3040 More Than Craft Every Thurs at Greerton Bible Church Hall cnr Chadwick Rd & Oropi Rd 9.30-11.30am. 10 crafts with talented tutors. Inspection welcome. June 544 0823 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777 Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Visitors & new members welcome. Jan 574 1265 NZ Mountain Film Festival Tga Screening Inaugural screening at Tauranga Art Gallery Oct 30 7pm. Featuring award winning adventure ďŹ lms from NZ & around the world. Tickets $15 for advanced purchase see http://mountainďŹ lmfestival-tauranga.nz/ Petanque Tauranga/BOP Club Every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd venue 1pm start. Jo Ann 578 3606 Salsa on the Strand Presented by Bay Salsa, intro class 8pm followed by social dancing at La Mexica. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz Simplee Cr8ive All crafts welcome every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair 9am - 2.30pm. Jenny 572 5396 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Tai Chi Qigong Every Thurs at Ohauiti Rd Settlers Hall 11am. Class takes approx 1 hr. $1pp. All welcome. Eric 577 1988

Ave 10.30am. Play in pairs. New members welcome. Come for a fun morning. 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. Bolivia Every Fri at Tauranga South Bowls, Tutcheon St 1pm. June 541 0161 Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Free Immigration Assessment By Licenced Immigration Adviser. Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. For appointment ph Iryna Stewart 543 9125 or 021 0226 2619 Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Gay/Bi Men Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support BOP EasiYoga Oct 24 at 14b Hocking St, Mg Maunganui 11am – 12pm. Gentle exercises. Bring your own mate. All welcome. Tina 281 1480 or email: tina@mebop.org.nz Nak Rop Muay Thai Kickboxing A unique & challenging form of self discipline & ďŹ tness. Term 4 kids classes every Fri at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Ave West 4.30-5.30pm. First class free. Alexis 578 5344 info@tmaa.co.nz NZV8 Pick Up Round Up Rotorua & Taupo Oct 24-26. Fundraising show & shine Labour weekend. All proceeds to NZ Cancer Support Ser-vices. Omokoroa Playcentre Fundraiser Oct 31 at Omokoroa Settlers Hall 7pm. Omokoroa playcentre clothing swap, $10 for bubbles/nibbles & clothes galore. Email: omokoroaplaycentre@hotmail.com ph/txt 021 922 751 Red Cross Red Rose Day Volunteers will be at street & supermarket sites selling fresh, wrapped, long stems roses for a minimum $2 donation each. Fun promotional fundraiser for Red Cross in Tauranga & Katikati. Bouquets can be pre-ordered for delivery on Oct 22. Heather 578 6987 or heather.dabrowski@redcross.org.nz St George’s Pre-School Music Every Fri at St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 9.30-10.30am & morning tea. Koha. 578 7916 The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz

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Authentic music - DJ Pete, every Thurs at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry pp supper included. Maria 576 7326 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 Tennis Seniors WBOP Every Thurs at Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain, Cameron Rd 9am - 12pm. $3 ball fee. New members & visitors welcome. Lynda 575 0627 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak conďŹ dently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181 Young Parents Group (For ages 23 & under) every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 12pm. Lunch provided. Text Rozi 027 924 6526

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More original music at the Mount lost bookings and lawyers. But I guess that’s the world we live in. Panama’s murderous ex-dictator Manuel Noriega is currently suing the video game ‘Call of Duty’ (from prison) for portraying him in a The difference this week is that instead of something weird and bad light. So anything is possible. wacky there’s an apology. It seems that, inadvertently, I caused For the record, I don’t think Brewers Bar is disconcertingly rough, offence with last week’s column. There’s a lot of it about these days... otherwise I wouldn’t go there. Nor would I recommend other Since it was completely unintentional – and causing offence is people go there, as I did when I spent the previous column writing the worst thing you can possibly do in society these days – I’d like about a band at Brewers Bar. You’re welcome. to follow the example of our As it happens, the gig I wanted to mention this many sterling politicians and week is also at the Mount (a lot of good stuff haprighteously grovel. pening there), at Rosie O’Grady’s, which I hear has Because last week, when talkregular music but I must confess to never having ing about local venues I wrote visited. this: That will change on Saturday, October 25, when “...as far as venues go, a lot the Tuner Band play along with singer/songwriters of it is about the vibe. I know Megan Sidwell and Brendan Mccarthy. I’m keen to people who refuse to go to see all three acts and at $15 it sounds like a steal. hear rock music or the like at Tuner is Derek Toner’s nickname and band. He’s Baycourt because they say the the guitar-playing second singer from Nine Mile atmosphere is too stifling and Stone, who recorded a very fine album earlier this you can’t dance. Alternatively, year called ‘The Importance of Yar’. It’s sophisticated I know people who refuse to adult rock with a nod to Roger Waters. Derek has go to Brewers Bar because the a much lighter approach on stage than Nine Mile atmosphere is too rough.” Stone and his songs merit attention. And I unreservedly apologise He’ll have the full sixto the good people at Brewers piece band and is hoping Bar. to release a second album What I meant to write was in early 2016 so will be this: airing a lot of new mate“...as far as venues go, a lot rial at Rosie’s. Mount RSA of it is about the vibe. I know An award-winning Friday 17 – Che Orton people who refuse to go to Tauranga native, now 7.30pm. hear rock music or the like at living in Auckland, Saturday 18 – Tony Baycourt because they say the Megan Sidwell has Wellington 7.30pm. atmosphere is too stifling and recently recorded her Sunday 19 – Helen Riley Brendan Mccarthy will play at Rosie you can’t dance. Alternatively, I new single up there at 4.30pm. O’Grady’s on Saturday October 25 with the know people who refuse to go Neil Finn’s Roundhead The Crown and Badger Tuner Band and Megan Sidwell. to Brewers Bar because they say Studios, again with Ben Friday 17 – Planet of 3. the atmosphere is too rough.” King (Goldenhorse) who Saturday 18 – Celsius. And, I guess, those two little words make all the produced her debut EP, ‘Forever on The Matua difference. a Sunday’ last year. This will be her Sunday 19 – The Blarney The point I was last NZ show for a while as at the Boys 3-6pm. trying to make is that end of November Megan makes the Welcome Bay Sports Bar different people have move to Melbourne in search of Friday 17 – Karaoke with different, and not necesmusical opportunities. Find more Paulena from 8pm. sarily accurate, opinions at megansidwell.com. Saturday 18 – J.A.B with of different venues. I Meanwhile, Brendan Mccarthy Tony and Bunny from used those examples 5.30pm. Mixed genres. is a relative newbie to the original because Baycourt is our music scene after some years of most “upmarket” venue playing in cover bands. He is and Brewers Bar is our currently recording an album most “rock ‘n’ roll” venue. at Welcome Bay’s Colourfield I did not intend to suggest Studio and we’ll be back to that Brewers Bar is rough, check on progress. He’ll be or even that its atmosphere playing his brand of contemis rough, just that some porary guitar rock “unplugged” people – some people – perwith a little help from Anthony ceive that to be the case. Coulter on piano. Megan Sidwell will also play at Rosie It astonishes me that this Doors open at 7.30 and the music O’Grady’s on Saturday October 25. starts at 9pm. Sounds good. should bring on talk of

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Splash and discover You’re invited to discover what you’ve been missing at Yakity Yak Kayak Club’s free open days on November 8-9. Yakity Yak Bay of Plenty is one of eight afďŹ liated clubs nationwide, offering people the chance to discover New Zealand’s best waterways. The open days give people a taster of a sea kayak trip, to experience what kayaking is all about. Participants will be taken on a short journey through one of Tauranga’s “beautifulâ€? waterways. “It’s really a way to experience something locally they perhaps didn’t know existed before,â€? says co-ordinator Estelle Leyshon. The club offers sea kayaking, kayak ďŹ shing, kayak surďŹ ng and white water kayaking for all levels. New members complete a two-day sea kayaking or white water skill course. Estelle says the Bay is “blessedâ€? with the variety of kayaking available offering direct access to “some of the best paddling in NZâ€? including Tauranga Harbour and the Rotorua lakes but often travel further aďŹ eld. You can hire kayaks for trips from Canoe & Kayak stores at a heavily discounted club membership rate. On November 8-9, free trips run from 9am-1pm and 1.30pm4pm, meeting at Canoe & Kayak BOP in MacDonald St. To register, contact 07 574 7415 or bop@canoeandkayak.co.nz or see www.yakityyak.co.nz/bayofplentykayakclub

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On the road to good health The Healthy Living Festival is returning to Tauranga this Labour Weekend. Organiser Ruth Mansford says this festival, on October 25-26, explores all facets of a natural and spiritual existence to better improve wellbeing. “The festival is for people from all walks of life – especially people who care about the health and wellbeing of themselves and their loved ones.” There will be talks and exhibits from many different health practitioners, who can help ensure a smooth path on the road to good health – and free seminars all weekend. “For those who would like to experience a selenite healing, there will be a big display of selenite crystals and information about how they can give out healing.” Magnolia Minerals will be there with a vari-

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An end-of-year function in order Attention all corporates, social clubs and party-goers who haven’t booked a venue for their Christmas function. Business development manager Wayne Renner hereby advises Tauranga businesses and individuals to record their attendance at Classic Flyers Aviation Museum’s end-of-year dinner and entertainment function on November 28. “Operation Entertain the Troops is the place to be this Christmas,” says Wayne.

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Taking a ride in ‘new school’ technology I went for a ride in a Tesla the other day. The Tesla is a new Audi-shaped all-electric car with an acceleration that will amaze. Put your head on the headrest or you will get a bump-bruise when you take off. It’s new technology – not old school petrol or diesel, not a trundly hybrid or an electric shopping cart, but a full spec cruiser. Refuel overnight from your garage powerpoint, drop into a Tesla station for a 40-minute free complete charge, or pay a small amount and a robot will swap out your battery for a fully

charged one in 90 seconds. It represents a full, uncompromising commitment to a new future. Jesus talked about four grounds – we might talk about four cars. We can remain deeply invested in our old way of life; we can run an unsatisfactory half-in, half-out hybrid of the old and new life, or even trundle on in an un-empowered shopping basket of a Christian walk. Or we can fully invest in the new, fully-powered exciting, committed journey with Christ. I don’t believe any Christian should ever be bored. God’s call is dynamic, challenging and consuming. Be a Tesla Christian. By Paul Williamson, Holy Trinity, Tauranga.

Who is responsible for our new government? Recently, our nation chose its three-year government again. People will take different perspectives – some delight, others disgust, some disappointment, others couldn’t care. While electioneering is over for the next three years, the condition and wellbeing of our nation continues to need focus and input, in order for our society and communities to be healthy. Firstly, Paul tells the Christians at Rome that authority and governance is God’s idea, designed to protect innocent people, punish wrongdoing and therefore provide stability for the community. Therefore, pay your taxes, bring respect and show honour. In fact, “Owe nothing except Love…’ (Romans 13: 1-8). Secondly, Paul instructs Timothy that all follow-

ers of Jesus Christ should be praying diligently for those who carry the ‘God given responsibility’ of government. The reason is peace in a nation is the best environment for the expansion and growth of God’s Kingdom on earth (1Tim 2:1-4). There are many ‘structural’ issues that Government – both nationally and locally – is responsible to tackle. When we have the opportunity to be involved, we should work for the betterment of all of society, not just our personal political agenda. However, when it

comes to the heart issues – forgiveness and trust, restoration and reconciliation and the healing of broken relationships – these are the arenas where Christ followers must stand up and be active. This is not the Government’s domain, it’s the role, privilege and responsibility of every person who carries the love of God within their heart. Love must transcend all other agendas. Paul and all the New Testament writers would simply tell us: ‘Get over your party politics and political preferences and start praying for your nation, praying for your Government, and serving your Communities with deep love and concern’. By Andrew Warren, Pastor, Lifechurch Tauranga

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Searching for support The value of local lifeguard and coastguard services has never been more evident than in the last three weeks, with the extensive searches taking place on our coastline. Foundation operations manager Margot McCool says this is a poignant reminder of our need to actively support these services. “These are essential services for a region like ours, and it’s really important that as a community we support them, so they can continue to operate.” This year the Acorn Foundation gifted

The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service and Maketu Coastguard have received Acorn Foundation grants this year.

more than $430,000 to the community, including grants to Maketu Coastguard and Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service. “We were able to give $4000 to Maketu Coastguard, allowing them to purchase a new backpack responder kit with an oxygen regulator, which can be an essential piece of equipment in a sea rescue,” says Margot. “We were also able to support MMLS through a gift from donor Patricia Roadley, who passed away in 2011 but always admired the work of the surf club, and now provides for them annually through her Acorn endowment fund.” Margot says supporting these worthy causes through the Acorn Foundation means these critical support organisations have an assurance of consistent financial support every year. “Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Services and Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard both have endowment funds with Acorn now, so anyone who’d like to provide them with lasting support can choose this option.” Donations are pooled and invested forever – meaning they’ll receive funds yearly towards operating costs, “so it’s a great way for people to help them”. “These volunteers – from the surf clubs right along the coast to the volunteer coastguard members – provide an outstanding service to both locals and visitors. “But they rely almost totally on donations, grants and fundraising activities to provide services,” says Margot. To donate to these or other local organisations, see www.acornfoundation.org.nz

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