The Weekend Sun 9 May 2014 by Sun Media

9 May 2014, Issue 699

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Marine precinct plans page 3

Warriors at the ready page 5

Capturing Bay war hero page 9

Famous score for auction page 11

Getting back in the game page 46

Boats at the ready

Surf lifesavers from Papamoa and Mount Maunganui will be in for a lengthy challenge tomorrow as they tackle the second IRB Long Haul. The teams race from Ohope Beach to the Mount, completing a series of challenges along the way. See page 4 for more. Pictured: Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service will be competing in tomorrow’s event. Photo by Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media Services.

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Some weeks are all beer and skittles I hope you are having a great week. For sure, your week would have to be pretty abysmal to be worse than those of Rolf Harrisment or Oscar Pistolnotorious. My mum always said that when things get bad, remember there is always someone worse off than yourself. Somehow the thought of someone else basking in misery makes us feel a reassuring warm

glow of smugness. Not that I’ve had a bad week; it’s been quite good. However, I found myself thinking of Judith Collins a lot this week. It’s one story I reckon the majority of NZers are sick and tired of hearing about. It seems no real new information has come out and the opposition is barking down an empty fox hole. Or simply barking mad. That; and which team Benji Marshall is likely to play for.

Note to national media: We really don’t care any more. Let Judith Collins have dinner with her husband’s mates and get on with running the country. I reckon she’s done a pretty darn good job of being Justice Minister, isn’t that what really counts? My wife is allowed to have dinner with me and my business associates, why shouldn’t embattled Judith? Everyone, from all walks of life, gain some intangible benefits from their own particular networking skills. Whatever walk of life you’re in, networking skills are at play, consciously or not. So what if her family may have benefitted from some Oravida success? You jolly well hope that they would! Poppy-pruning at its best, combined with a bit of political sniping. There’s nothing more to see here, folks. Move on.

The good and the bad

So all this talk about good weeks and bad weeks had the RR Researchers attempting to define what exactly makes the perfect week. To our astonishment, it turns out the start of this week could rate right up there within the perfection ratings. It began with the lads getting together for a spot of shooting. You can’t get much better than a combination of blokes, guns, boats, dogs and mud. Great conversation, hanging out in some amazing natural environments – and even the ducks were happy, since they were mostly somewhere else. A few quiet bevvies after the clean-up, and some more yarns. Next day, more or less the same thing. Monday, a quiet day recovering from the weekend. Oh yeah, there was work. But that is purely to remind us of how good the weekends are, so we’ll count it as a

ing of the tempura oysters at Brooklyn. Stunning. Wednesday, enjoying the friendly professionalism of our amazing team at Sun Media; working hard to crank out the best news service in the Bay, and bringing you this fine weekly publication. It was about this point I realised my week was going a whole better than Rolf ’s. And we weren’t even halfway through. There was still the prospect of some more hunting and fishing along the way;

positive. Monday night, a run on the beach with a keen dog, and a rum with my Dad. A feed of flounder from our harbour topped off a great day. We would have invited the Collins, but Cunliffe might have objected.

Beer and oysters

Tuesday, had to go to work. Arduous this time; having to write a review about beer. Which means sampling beer. It’s tough job, but someone has to do it. (Check out our craft beer feature, p22-23 in this edition). Oysters. What better to follow some excellent Croucher beer at Brew, than a stroll down the street with a beautiful woman and partak-

reviewing a new car or two; plus catching up with Nigella, who is visiting me and my mate Keith in the Marlborough Sounds, and is taking the opportunity to shoot some chocolate commercials while she’s here. The end of the week looks promising, with the Canon Media Awards, in which SunLive is a finalist for our excellent breaking news coverage. What a way to end the week, lining up to pee in the long grass with the Big Dogs of the news business. And there the perfect week may come unstuck – having to endure my two least favourite things: Wearing a tie and driving to Auckland. Oh well, as Judith will tell you, it’s hard to get it all right. My thanks to our dedicated team for achieving the finals of the Canon Media Awards. You’re worth putting on a tie for. brian@thesun.co.nz

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. “All beer and skittles” is a phrase generally conveying a sense of agreeable ease; all fun and pleasure. Its origins are believed to stem from the 1800s, describing a life of indulgence at the pub, drinking ale and playing ninepin bowls.

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Marine industry revival looming Tauranga’s Deputy Mayor Kelvin Clout, in front of the site expected to become the focus for Tauranga’s commercial marine industries.

Work to develop a marine precinct at Sulphur Point is gaining momentum with the appointment of a project manager and a temporary office established at the site. The Tauranga Marine Precinct project involves construction of a purpose-built marine servicing facility and related infrastructure on the 3.56 hectare site, formerly the Baigents site on Mirrielees Rd. Tauranga City Council property manager Anthony Averill has been appointed project manager and says should the $10 million project obtain approval in TCC’s 2014/2015 annual plan, the first tenders called will be for the sea wall, hard stand and the travel lift facilities. Currently, the total development allows for about 17 lots in ranging sizes, with stage one of construction planned to commence in the 2014/15 financial year. That would involve laying the hard stand round the 100 tonne slip, which will be converted into the dock for a minimum 200 tonne vessel hoist. The project is expected to create 195 jobs, generate $15.12 million in added value to the regional economy each year, and make $46.95 million revenue per year in the economy. The site is currently zoned as Port Industry and is owned by Tauranga City Council.

Earlier proposals from the Tauranga Marine Industry Association failed to go ahead because of tenure issues on council-owned land. A new approach is possible following Bay of Plenty Regional Council assigning $5 million towards the project from its infrastructure development fund. TCC’s contribution of $5m is expected to be raised in part through sale of nearby land. At TCC’s annual plan hearing this week, TMIA chairman Robert McAllister expressed his support, saying the profit figures are not over-optimistic. “We have very good basis for our estimates. Fifteen years of a thriving marine industry at the 600 tonne slip and 100 tonne slip.” The 600 tonne slip was removed in 2007, to allow construction of the second harbour bridge. The commercial-sized travel lift is expected bring back many commercial boats that have had to go elsewhere for inspection, refurbishment and repair since 2007. “Over recent years we have seen the degradation of these marine assets to the point where service options for many vessels are no longer available in Tauranga,” says Robert. “Many boats which were being serviced here are now are still working in the area, but are forced to travel to Whangarei and Nelson to access suitable slipway facilities.” By Andrew Campbell

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A teenager who killed his stepbrother in a drunken crash near Katikati has been sentenced to jail. Colt Arthur Tupaea John Murcott, 19, was sentenced to three years and two months jail and fined $93 for a blood alcohol test at the Rotorua High Court on Thursday. He earlier pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter, two counts of reckless driving causing injury, causing injury while driving with excess blood alcohol and failing to stop and ascertain injury. His step-brother, 16-year-old Katikati College student Ricky Pettigrew, died when Murcott lost control of his Ford Laser while attempting a skid at high speed on rural Hikurangi Road and crashed into a tree.

Mother killed in Te Puna crash

Tauranga woman Tracey O’Brien will be farewelled at a funeral service in Omokoroa this Monday after she died in a crash at Te Puna that left her two children hospitalised. The 26-year-old died when her Nissan coupe crossed the centre-line colliding headon with a peoplemover outside Charlemagne Lodge on Saturday, May 3. Her two children, Pheonix, 4, and Faith, 3, were taken to Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries before being flown to Starship Hospital. The Auckland family travelling in the peoplemover escaped with minor injuries. Tracey will be farewelled at a service at the Omokoroa Community Church, Hamurana Road, on Monday, at 1pm. The service will be followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family ask people to consider donations to Starship Hospital or the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter.

Burglars raid Bayfair dairy

Two men are facing charges after beer, pies, milk and butter were stolen from a Girven Road dairy on Wednesday morning in a burglary that resulted in a police chase to Matapihi. A Bayfair resident woke to hear banging and crashing coming from the Girven Road Micromart about 1.10am Wednesday. Tauranga Police Acting Senior Sergeant Cameron Anderson says the neighbour phoned police who arrived on scene within 15 minutes to find two men driving away. A short chase ensued to Matapihi where the pair abandoned the car and attempted to flee on foot. The police dog team were called in and found the pair about an hour later. Police arrested and charged two men - a 33-year-old and 21-year-old. One is facing charges of burglary and the other failing to stop, driving while disqualified and burglary.

Shops ready for legal high ban

Western Bay of Plenty shops selling legal highs will take a big hit in their profit margins with the Psychoactive Substances Amendment Act becoming law. From yesterday legal highs, including party pills and synthetic cannabis, are now banned and all remaining products are being stripped from shelves and returned to manufacturers. The products will remain off the shelves until they are proven to be low risk. Until then, people face a $500 fine if they are caught possessing a small amount of psychoactive substance. Possessing a large amount with intention to supply is punishable by up to two years' jail, or fine of $500,000.

MasterChef winners visit Te Puke

Maketu winners of MasterChef New Zealand 2014 Kasey and Karena Bird will be painting Te Puke pink when they visit the township today. The ‘pink' sisters, aged 25 and 23, are the winners of the inaugural MasterChef New Zealand duos announced during TVOne's final episode on Sunday.

McMillan Lockwood general manager Bruce Matheson and IRB Long Haul event manager Leigh Sefton at Mount Main Beach. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

A handful of surf lifesaving clubs are yet to take their hand off the season’s throttle, preparing to push themselves and their respective IRBs to the limit in the 2014 “Epic” - IRB Long Haul this weekend. From midday tomorrow eight upper North Island teams will converge on Ohope Beach for the sprint based challenge spanning the length of the Bay of Plenty coastline. In its second year, the IRB Long Haul sees crews race from Ohope Beach to Mount Maunganui – required to assemble and break down their equipment, perform rescues and carry out challenging exercises at various beaches along the way. To begin with teams must put together and pump up their deconstructed inflatables with two foot pumps. IRB Long Haul event manager Leigh Sefton says a component of the race is the teams’, consisting of a driver and two crewmen, size and makeup with strength challenges scattered throughout the event. Challenges include running the boat’s engine around a series of

cones and placing it back on the boat or dropping a crewman off at Pukehina before meeting them in the estuary following a short run and drive. “So obviously for the smaller crews size-wise their boats will go faster. But they then also don’t have that grunt and power for the transitioning of motor and getting the boat from the start down to the beach.” “That’s why we have included the strength exercises for the bigger crews because there are a couple of crews, especially from the Mount.” The Bay of Plenty is represented with a Papamoa crew and two from Mount Maunganui. “It’s just a way of having a different event to keep people training hard and racing hard, and keep the skills up during the winter period.” During the estimated 80km race teams will stop at Matata, Pukehina, Papamoa and Omanu before finishing the final challenge at Mount Maunganui between 3.30pm and 4pm. By Luke Balvert

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Warriors approach

The Gym staff members Christine, Tapae, Jill, Nathan, Lindsay, Lisa and Shauna get ready for the Warrior Run. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

The call is out for Tauranga residents to channel their inner warriors and take on a one-of-a-kind challenge next month. Organised by The Gym, the Random Acts of Kindness Warrior Run on June 15 will see teams of four tested mentally and physically in the 4km event while raising money for long-time team member Jill Voyce and husband Rod. Rod was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a possible nine-12 months to live, with treatment. The Gym owners Lindsay and Lisa Chan heard the news and were compelled to help – setting up the Warrior Run to fund a honeymoon in the Pacific Islands for the couple who married at Easter. “Jill has been with us for almost 18 years – you don’t see that kind of loyalty much these days,” says Lisa. “She’s been with Rod for four years and they hadn’t got around to getting married. He was cleared of cancer, but now it’s come back and it’s terminal.” It’s Jill and Rod’s dream to honeymoon in the Pacific, but money is tight with Rod leaving work soon and undergoing chemotherapy.

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School’s drug stance under question A German exchange student remains locked out of Tauranga Boys’ College as the school defends its hard line against drugs, expelling the teenager and another exchange student for marijuana use. Leo Thamm, 17, was expelled following an incident in early March, when him and four other exchange students attending the college collectively purchased and smoked a marijuana joint, outside school hours and property. On March 7 the teens met at Graham Park in Tauranga South enlisting Leo, who had a motorbike, to travel to 17th Ave and meet with a dealer to exchange money for a single joint. Leo then returned to the park where the five were all involved in smoking the joint. Of the five students, one withdrew from the college, two were allowed to stay and the two students, who complained about the college and its protocols towards international students, were expelled. Tauranga Boys’ College principal Robert Mangan says as soon as the incident was brought to the school’s attention, staff and Board of Trustees put processes in place to investigate and ascertain the extent of the illegal activity. “As per school protocols, all parties involved were kept fully

Joerg believes it would not be “gross misconduct” if the teen was a New Zealand student and the school policy would have been applied to him in equal manner. “I’m surprised it can happen in Tauranga. Tauranga Boys’ is a really nice college and the principal is ignoring all rules and requests,” says Joerg. “A principal should have the student’s welfare first, but just to cover up for the international part of the school with the complaints; that is just not acceptable.” Families were then given 24 hours to appeal the decision.

A complaint by a family member was made to the International Education Appeal Authority. The authority can determine if there has been a breach of the Code of Pastoral Care. A complaint was also lodged with the Human Rights Commission on March 20 on the basis of discrimination and unequal treatment, compared to NZ students regarding academic education and participation in school-arranged sports events. The IEAA is now investigating the complaint, and a decision is yet to By Luke Balvert be reached.

HUGE SAVINGS direct from the manufacturer Joerg Thamm, with nephew Leo Thamm outside Tauranga Boys’ College. Photo by Tracy Hardy Education Appeal Authority and informed throughout the process Human Rights Commission after a and were given the opportunity to complaint was laid. respond,” says Robert. Joerg Thamm, Leo’s uncle and “Following this process the school management and its Board of Trus- designated caregiver in New tees imposed appropriate sanctions, Zealand, says no communication based on the degree of involvement between the school and parents was made until March 18, when of the boys who took part in the the school informed families of the illegal activity. intention to expel the students. But Leo’s family is appealing the Following interviews with the school’s decision, claiming there teens, the Board of Trustees decided is a breach of both the Code of to expel Joerg’s nephew on the basis Pastoral Care and Leo’s human rights because he was not treated in of “gross misconduct”, in the fact an equal manner to a New Zealand he had engaged in the incident by sourcing the cash, driving to pick student. They still wish for him to be rein- up the marijuana, smoking it and driving under the influence. stated at school and finish his final Under the school’s Code of Conterm before returning to Germany. duct with international students, it The Weekend Sun understands has the right to expel if the student the school’s decision is being is involved in illegal activity. investigated by the International

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The newest addition is being created by worldrenowned portrait artist Richard Stone of Les – one of the three surviving members of 617 Squadron’s attack on the German dams on May 16-17, 1943. Painting British royalty, Richard last week began sketching Les’ face in five 1.5 hour sittings. Inspired by the tales of the extraordinary heroism of the three survivors, Richard wanted to pay tribute to the trio’s ingenuity and bravery by painting their portraits for posterity. “Every day now I read the obituaries of heroic nonagenarians and reflect on what a splendid generation we are losing,” says Richard. “If I can help preserve the memory of another one of them, then I should.” Les, who is looking forward to the completed portrait, believes

he may have to wait up to three months for it. “I’m really honoured and privileged having my portrait painted by Richard. It’s a great honour,” says the 95-year-old, who was contacted by the famous painter last June. Of 133 Dambusters, 53 airmen were killed, three captured and eight Lancaster bombers were damaged, or shot down. Les’ portrait is the second of a trio capturing the three remaining Dambusters; British-based veteran and Squadron Leader Johnny Johnson, Canadian Flight Sergeant Fred Sutherland and Les, a Squadron Leader. Conducting 21 operations by the time volunteers were called for the special 617 squadron, Les remembers flying his Lancaster bomber ‘AJW’ like it was yesterday. “It was quite a significant event in my life to be part of 617 Squadron on the dam raid. “I take a certain amount of pride in the fact I was the pilot of one of the planes that took part.” The portraits will be displayed at Britain’s Imperial War Museum. Les will receive a copy of his portrait.

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the Home Show A-Z part of The Weekend Sun wrapper featured with this edition, which you’ve already seen. I recommend you bring it with you when you visit the show so you’ll know where everyone and everything is. There are also plenty of prizes to be won, including the $20,000 Palazzo Kitchen & Appliances Kitchen, along with live cooking (and tasting) opportunities and more than 200 of the finest exhibits and displays we could assemble. Cafes, a children’s corner and a good time is guaranteed, the only thing we need now is you. The show is open at the wonderful ASB Arena Baypark from 10am-5pm today, and this weekend, and is still only $10 for adults with 13 and under free. See you there!

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Pictures on Tauranga man Les Munro’s lounge wall marking his battle during the World War 2 Dambusters bombing raid may soon be joined by another significant frame.

Artist painting Dambuster

Tauranga resident and Dambusters pilot Les Munro. Below: Artist Richard Stone with the portrait he is painting of Les Munro.

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Katikati College tops Enviro Challenge

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09 MAY 2014 ISSUE 105

The team from Katikati College - 2014 Enviro Challenge Champions Katikati College has taken top honours in the Bay of Plenty region’s Enviro Challenge contest this year. The programme aims to encourage leadership qualities among students as well as its emphasis on sustainability. Council is a sponsor of the Enviro Challenge programme that involves forming a school team to do a professional audit of the school and create a sustainable vision. Enviro Challenge Trust Chairman

Residents have say on draft Annual Plan What residents have been telling us Council has received 371 submissions to its draft 2014/2015 Annual Plan (1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015). The draft plan outlines proposals for a $23.5m work programme and a range of policies. Of the 371 submissions, over 300 related to a proposal that would see $65,000 of Council funding go to the Katikati Heritage Museum to cover the museum’s mortgage and interest payments. Of these submissions, over 200 supported one of the proposed funding options for the museum and 58 opposed funding. Over 170 submitters provided feedback to a proposal that would see a move to one charge for the District’s five wastewater schemes and one charge for Western Bay’s three water schemes. Over 90 opposed the amalgamation with the remainder being in favour. Other key submission themes related

to proposed rates increase and feedback on specific projects within Council’s activities. What about proposed rates? Under the draft plan, Council expects to receive income of $54.78 million from rates for the 2014/15 financial year – compared to $51.06 million in the 2013/14 year. This takes into account the District Rate, Community Board Rates and Uniform Annual Charges. Council is proposing an average rate increase of 4.68% (including growth and inflation). This is considerably lower than the 6.0% forecast in the 20122022 Long Term Plan and is 0.49% less than last year’s average rate increase. The proposed average rate increase is 1.98% above growth (0.50%) and inflation (2.20%). Total costs in the 2014/15 year are expected to be $96.1 million of which $61.3 million will be spent on

An update from our Animal Services team

Calum Revfem says all schools are invited to take part in the programme and it’s most important outcomes are developing leadership and a sense of citizenship among students as well as working together towards a sustainable vision for their school. Calum applauds the effort of Katikati College as, being one of the smaller schools taking part, the team chipped away at their vision and succeeded in winning the 2014 title for the Bay of Plenty.

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maintaining existing Council assets and delivering required services. What’s happening next? Council will hear submitters wanting to speak to their submission from Monday, 12 – Wednesday, 14 May. It will meet again on Monday, 9 and Tuesday, 10 June to make final decisions on issues and expects to formally adopt the 2014/2015 Annual Plan on Thursday, 26 June.

Dogs are a part of the family for thousands of Western Bay residents – they are companions in the home or valuable assets to the farm and hunting workforce. In fact – as at May 2014 there were 5611 dog owners in the Western Bay District and 8168 registered dogs in the local authority area covered by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Responsible owners are those who are prepared to invest in their four-legged companions by registering them with Council, ensuring they are well cared for in all aspects of daily life and giving

Saturday 7 June

10.00am - 3.30pm. Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Road. $30.00 entry includes lunch and bus trip. Take a bus tour of historic sites in Omokoroa. Hear interesting stories and information. Bookings essential. Reserve your space now, email events@westernbay.govt.nz or phone 07 579 6510

their dogs the respect they deserve. Council’s Animal Services team is dedicated to making sure that dog owners are aware of all the facts on dog welfare, dog control and to help with any incident where the rules of dog ownership, control and management may have gone astray. Equally as important is the role of the Animal Services team to ensure that the balance of the population who are not dog owners have the necessary rules in place to ensure their safety. Our team members have a multi-purpose role – education, information, enforcement, impounding

and assisting owners in dog management skills to improve the behaviour of difficult dogs. A well-mannered dog is a source of pride and enjoyment to its owner and to all with whom it associates. Good behaviour is the result of care, love, good breeding and good training. Good owners teach their dogs to be good – it’s that simple. For further information please visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/Services/ Animal-Services/

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Vying for treasure

Ingham-Sears general manager Phillip Wills and event organiser John Carlson with art by Grahame Sydney to feature in the exhibition. Photo by Tracy Hardy. second to none. “Hopefully people will be so taken with Tauranga’s annual Treasured Art project is growing in his work they will want to purchase it, allowing Rotary stature, with renowned New Zealand artist Grahame to continue to do the fabulous work they do in our Sydney signing up for the cause. community.” Nine signed prints by the international-known artist Almost 80 works of high quality art have been partially will feature in Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise’s fifth or totally donated this year, by 30 artists. Treasured Art auction and exhibition from May 15-17. The pieces are carefully selected by the Treasured Art Co-organiser Kathy Webb is thrilled to have secured committee to ensure the highest quality. Grahame’s work for the project and says it’s a credit to Organisers are appealing for buyers to attend the the growing success of Treasured Art. “It’s becoming a really successful project and the artists invitation-only auction night on May 15, where 25 pieces will go under the hammer – auctioned by Frank were very keen to get on board this year.” Vosper – at Ingham Sears Mercedes Benz showroom. “Grahame is exceptional – he’s very well-known Those works will then join 56 others in the exhibition nationally and internationally, so to have his work in the on May 16-17. auction is fantastic.” Exhibition pieces will be on sale for set prices. Born in Dunedin in 1948, Grahame has become one Funds raised above artists’ commission will support of New Zealand’s most significant and enduring artists. KiwiCan – a youth development programme in schools His work spans across four decades and encompasses helping children build self-worth and confidence. oils, watercolours, egg tempera, lithographs, etching, Last year’s project raised about $15,000 and Kathy photography and film. hopes to build on that this year. Rarely exhibiting, Grahame’s works are held in private “We hope as many people as possible will come along collections throughout the world and represented in the to the exhibition, and support this fantastic cause.” collections of NZ’s major galleries and museums. Auction pieces can be viewed at www.treasuredart. Tauranga Art Gallery director Penelope Jackson played co.nz Email kathy.webb@outlook.co.nz for auction an integral part in securing Grahame’s work for the proinvitations. The exhibition is at Ingham Sears showject, and had no qualms in suggesting his involvement. room, from 10am-3pm on May 16 and 10am-2pm on “Some of his works are iconic – those paintings of May 17. Wedderburn Station and environs, for example, are By Corrie Taylor

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Council hearing submissions

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is hearing residents’ submissions on its 2014/2015 draft annual plan this Monday to Wednesday (May 12-14). One topic receiving attention is council’s proposed granting of $65,000 to Katikati Heritage Museum, to cover mortgage and interest payments. Of 371 submissions received, more than 300 related to the museum with 200 supporting one proposed funding option and 58 opposing funding. Council meets June 9-10 to make final decisions, before adopting it June 26.

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A week of submissions... Tauranga City councillors were assailed this week by ratepayer pleas for the council to change its mind over a number of cost cuts proposed in the 2014/2015 draft annual plan. The plan as it stands reduces the city’s spending by $27 million and debt by $14 million through cuts to services and spending. But more than one hundred people took the opportunity this week to tell councillors what they think of the draft plan, and how it will affect them in particular. More than 770 submitted on the plan, compared with about 125 last year, with most responses touching on high profile issues like the Greerton Library, the threatened loss of the Mobile Library, the proposal to reduce swimming pool hours and sell the Otumoetai Pool to the swimming club.

Dune spraying

Beachfront residents and others are attacking the city council’s dune spraying programme, saying the sprays are killing off local wildlife and making people sick, which don’t match the TCC’s policy of protecting public health.

Waka on the move?

the time they can operate. The question they are asking is why should they pay more, for less. They were backed up by the Tauranga Farmers Market spokespeople, who warned if stallholders stop attending their market, because they can’t afford the council fees, it will affect the council’s income, as well as the viability of the market.

Pooling petition

Pools patrons across the city are protesting proposed cuts in pools hours, and representatives from each water sport are speaking to their submissions. Shirley Hooper from Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Inc says it means the council could lose an estimated $20,000 from lane hire and entry fees for their swimmers alone. Closing Baywave one hour earlier on weeknights and shortening the Memorial Pool season by two months will mean a battle for pool time among user groups with possibility of some groups folding altogether, losing more money for BLEL.

Harbour Drive pathway

A Harbour Drive resident is hoping a 130-signature petition to Tauranga City Council will help widen the concrete path outside his house, making it part of a city-wide network of trails. Phillip Simpson wants council to consider extending the width of the path running from Bureta Rd along the harbourfront to Maxwells Rd from two to three metres – just like the recently upgraded Beach Rod pathway – and take necessary steps to secure a subsidy from the New Zealand Transport Agency. “The consequences of the waterfront three metre wide shared path would go far beyond Harbour Drive,” says Phillip. “In fact, it could become part of the National Cycle Network; now that would do something for the city and the tourism industry in Tauranga.”

Maori community spokespeople are arguing for the council to retain funding for construction of a new waterfront whare waka, on The Strand reclamation. They have been working on designs and construction for about a year now and don’t want to lose momentum. They say the double canoe shelter will be fully carved on-site, creating a tourist attraction popular with cruise ship passengers and New Zealanders.

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Mobile trading

Mobile traders are protesting the council decision to raise their licence fee by 230 per cent after last year drastically restricting where they can work, and

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Above: Phillip Simpson on Harbour Drive.

See www.SunLive.co.nz for more coverage on draft annual plan submissions.

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NEW LOOK STORE More Enjoyable, More Experience, More Service! Targett Tauranga has relocated... 300 metres es down the road to 683 Cameron road, he new Harvey Norman. The re-location next to the of Target Tauranga has included a complete new in-store makeover. Shifting from the ‘huge-range’ concept to a concept much more ‘inspirational’, you can now get more ideas on how the variety of ill look in your home before purchasing. ranges will

The new ew concept will have you enjoying... enjoying e emonstrate how different rooms in your house can be the ease of furniture shopping. The store layout will demonstrate set up. These home designs create a more relaxed and more inspiring shopping experience. Tauranga store manager Mark Kirby says “The sensation of sitting back on a lounge suite whilst seeing an overall decorated room, is an experience only available in store”.

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“t he easiest , fun way to shop” Do you often find yourself dreading the shops... and having to drag the kids along is a stressful experience you do your best to avoid? Target Furniture have been working hard to spruce-up their Tauranga store and make your whole shopping experience more enjoyable, stress-free and fun for the whole family. The new, specially designed kids’ corner will keep the children occupied for hours, while you can relax with a free hot drink and get inspired for the perfect furniture to suit your home.

Buying a new bed has also been made easy... with Tauranga’s new ‘sleep centre’. A range of specialist mattresses will be displayed to test which level of comfort is perfect for you. Featuring the latest technology with inner pocket spring and memory foam, finding a suitable bed will be a dream.

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GRAND OPENING Saturday 10th May! THIS WEEKEND

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Independent throwing his hat in the ring Tauranga MP Simon Bridges will face an additional opponent in the bid to retain his local seat in the upcoming general election.

Tauranga independent candidate Rusty Kane. Resident Rusty Kane is attempting to overthrow Simon, standing as an independent MP in the Tauranga electorate. Other candidates are concentrating primarily on their party’s list vote, says Rusty, who previously stood for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and has also been a Taranaki District councillor. Rusty says he’s promising voters a centre left approach. “I don’t have policies but because I’m

centre left I’ll take on New Zealand First policies.” He says he’s taking the stand because none of the other Tauranga candidates have the primary goal of serving the Tauranga electorate as its MP. “What they are doing is just waving the flag, as if that’s enough for the electorate. I’m the only one standing against Simon. I’m going for the Tauranga seat.” By Andrew Campbell

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Who says submissions are boring? One submitter used several creative ways to say doggy doo. Another submitter put a councillor in his place, as he did when he taught him back in primary school. We also had a high school speech champion and loads of other surprises. Close to 100 people voiced their views of council’s draft budget for 2014/2015 during four days of public hearings this week. We received 783 public submissions in total. Projects such as the CBD tertiary education facility, the marine precinct, and Greerton Library received a lot of support. The main opposition raised by submitters was the cessation of council’s mobile library, reducing pool hours, increasing fees for council venues, and increasing mobile shop fees. The biggest surprise was the lack of opposition to the proposed stormwater levy – average $100 per property. Fixing the $200 million stormwater problem across the city is a priority. We wanted to know if raising $5 million each year through a levy (in

addition to the $5 million loan) was the best way to fund it. I’ll let you know how the discussions go in future columns. I’m impressed with the maturity of most submitters. Where problems were raised, most submitters provided creative and practical ways to address them. We cannot afford to put all of the great ideas into action straight away. But these ideas will give us food for thought as we develop the 10-year plan. As I mentioned in March, I don’t believe any elected member is 100 per cent happy with the draft budget. This is expected when 11 people with different election promises are asked to produce a budget just a few months after the election. Changes to the budget, in response to your submissions, are likely. To end on a light note: my favourite submission was the lady who requested more concerts at ASB Arena, apart from Meat Loaf – awesome. Feel free to email me your thoughts (matt.cowley@tauranga.govt.nz), call/text me on 027 6989 548, and follow me at www.facebook.com/a.younger.voice.

Market changing its spots Katikati Lions’ Moggies Market will not be in front of the town’s memorial hall this Saturday, but some stalls will return to the new Memorial Square in time. Lions’ treasurer and stall-booker Margaret Gill says the new Memorial Square brings with it new rules – with no vehicles permitted, no gazebo stakes and no staining – so it’s a case of finding stalls to complement the new space. “We want to try make

it arts and crafts – as we can’t put food stalls there, because if the square is going to be marked, it won’t be from the markets. “So we’re trying to be a bit careful; we’ll probably have stalls on the steps, like we used to, but many stallholders have gone, because they didn’t want to wait three months for construction.” Vehicle-using stallholders are now operating behind the hall, with more room. “They will stay out there and people know they’re there – so it’s starting to take off.” Running behind the

hall for the last three months – and Memorial Square opening April 16 – Margaret hopes Moggies returns to the hall-front in some form by Christmas. Margaret says market activities behind the hall also lend to Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s planned Market Square, as part of Katikati’s Town Centre Plan. The market boasts 30-50 stalls every Second Saturday of the month from 8am, with the Lions running it for two years. “All proceeds from these markets go back to the community, in one form or another.”

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I love the life I’ve chosen at Summerset. My home is really me, and so easy to live in.” Val Wood

The Summerset way of life is all about having lots of choices, from the home you choose to the way you live. The important thing is to get the most from life, whether it’s making your new home right for you with your own personal touches, or enjoying all the social events and activities in the village that really appeal to you. To find out more about the choices available at Summerset by the Sea, come to our Open Day or call Fiona Nelson on 07 985 6893. You’ll find our beautiful retirement village at 181 Park Road, Katikati.

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Open Day Saturday 10 May, 11am – 3pm See the very exciting choice of single and double storey dwellings, with views out to Matakana Island.

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Nigel Latta talks parenting in Papamoa By Zoe Hunter

Attention all parents – stop overthinking and overcomplicating things – you are doing an alright job. These are the words of television personality and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta. Renowned for his politically incorrect television series, Nigel is visiting Papamoa Primary School on May 20 to speak to children, teachers and parents

about raising boys and girls. No, he is not some ‘hoity-toity expert’ who will be informing parents of their mistakes, or pompously instructing them on how to be a good parent. In fact, the 46-year-old says “you are doing okay”. Sure, children have a lot to think about – but Nigel says parents can relax. He told The Weekend Sun the biggest thing on children’s minds is how bumble bees fly and how to get their hands on another piece of chocolate – all while picking their noses. “They are little human beings,” says

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Nigel. “So they’re trying to figure out the world, their place in the world and how it all works. “I mean there are lots you have to figure out when you’re a kid. But the good news is human beings are actually pretty good at figuring that stuff out because we’ve been doing it for a couple of 100,000 years, so we just naturally do.” Nigel’s advice is not to overthink or complicate things – instead he says have a few rules, stick to them, and be fair. His trademark humour and encouragement seems to be working with parents. But on the other hand – his rules are not washing with the children. “I get hate poems from children,” jokes Nigel. “I got a hate poem once from a 12-year-old in Gore. “Her parents have started to use this ladder of doom thing – it’s like an early bedtime chart system – which works really well for parents, but kids hate it.” But Nigel isn’t too worried. “If you make it your business to make kids feel good all the time, you’ll end up just dishing out computer games and chocolate.” Nigel is at Papamoa Primary School hall on May 20 from 7pm-9.30pm. The event is not open to public, but Nigel is planning to speak in Tauranga later in the year, when the public can attend.

TV personality and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta. Photo by Jonathan Suckling.

Mother sharing nurturing nature

Picnic in the Park! Come along and join us for a sausage sizzle in the park - all welcome! Thursday 15 May, 9.30am - 11.30am Commerce Lane, Te Puke (next to New World)

As a mum-of-four, Te Puke’s Raewyn Keyte has many fond memories of Mothers’ Day, but as a foster carer for Child, Youth and Family, she’s aware this time of the year can be difficult for some families. Having cared for many babies and children in the last four years, Raewyn says her role as a carer is never to replace a child’s biological mother, but to be a “mum” to children while they’re in her care. Raewyn and husband Ken decided to foster children after a lengthy discussion with their own children. “It was very much a family decision. Even now, whenever the phone rings about a placement, we always discuss it as a family first.” Raewyn’s love for children took her to Uganda in January 2012 to work for three weeks in an orphanage.

Te Puke mother-of-four Raewyn Keyte. Currently she’s studying early childhood education. “I have a heart for children and a belief that every child deserves to be safe, loved and cared for. We have an environment here that they can be themselves in.”

While many of children stay with the Keyte family for respite, emergency or short-term placements, some children have stayed on for several months. After four years as a caregiver, Raewyn says she still finds it hard saying goodbye when it comes time for children to leave. “They’re part of our family for just a short time – you treat them as your own and involve them in the activities you enjoy. “We also recognise their own abilities and talents, so we nurture those while they’re with us; and we’ve seen the increase in development and confidence in some of the children.” Raewyn encourages more people to become foster carers. “There is such a huge need out there and these children have great potential and just need people to love them.” By Letitia Atkinson

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Devonshire tea mummy?

More than 140 years ago, Adela Stewart hosted high teas at her home – Athenree Homestead – and this Sunday, Western Bay mothers have the chance to enjoy the same at the historic building.

Homestead volunteers are inviting mothers and their families to visit for delicious Devonshire teas and to spend their special day in a Victorian way. “Adela had high teas, teas on her veranda and teas for tennis parties and church events – she was always entertaining,” says volunteer Terelle Carroll. Built by Adela and her husband Captain Hugh Stewart, following their arrival on the Lady

Jocelyn in 1878, the homestead fell into disrepair in the 1940s before eventually becoming governed by Athenree Homestead Trust formed in 1995, with restorations continuing. To keep in the 1880s theme, Terelle says the homestead fundraiser will see mothers and their guests be professionally waited on by volunteers dressed as Victorian maids – including a French maid, thanks to a Dijon tourist currently stopping in town. “One of the aspects guests love is volunteers dressed as Victorian maids, who will serve delicious home-made Devonshire teas to the mothers and their families this Sunday,” says Terelle. “On each table we have photographs and stories of original owners – Hugh and Adela and their rellies – and the fascinating history of Devonshire and

high teas.” With two teas hosted this Mothers’ Day – at 10.30am12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm – Terelle says musical entertainment and homestead tours will also be on offer. Volunteer Anne Ashdown says Mothers’ Day is the volunteers’ chance to showcase the lovely, old homestead. “We welcome mothers and their families to come and enjoy the charm of this Victorian home, just as Adela herself would of welcomed visitors in 1884. “Mothers’ Day is definitely my favourite function of the year,” says Anne. Ladies are invited to wear Victorian hats on the day. Tickets cost $15 per person. To book call Anne on 07 863 6448 or Terelle on 07 863 4363 or visit www.athenreehomestead.org.nz

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A box full of goodies for mum Sometimes there is nothing more enjoyable for a woman than being surprised with a box full of delicious treats. And with Mothers’ Day this weekend – it’s the perfect occasion. The Weekend Sun is encouraging a little mother appreciation and giving away two delicious prizes. These cute little boxes each contain a

selection of goodies, such as pistachio and lemon shortbread, chocolate coconut cookies, Klaicha (date pastries) assorted fudge, heart-shaped decorated cookies, and loose chocolates. To try win one of the two boxes, enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Simply tell us – before Wednesday, May 14, why your mum deserves a treat.

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Making a racquet with a bit of badminton Young or old, experienced player or newcomer – the sport of badminton offers something for everyone says long-time enthusiast Delwyn Cooper.

Delwyn, Sport BOP’s badminton development officer, is encouraging anyone to pick up a racquet at a handful of have-a-go events for Play in the Bay’s Indoor Month during the next fortnight. The indoor sport – which can be played individually or in pairs from entry and social levels to serious competition – is growing in popularity. It’s now ranked among the top 10 school sports. Newcomers or seasoned players can enjoy the game this Wednesday – both at the Mount Sports Centre from 7pm for ages 15-plus (details call Janice 07 575 2438) and at the Bethlehem College Events Centre from 7.30pm for ages 16-plus, (details call Sue Stevens 021 194 4335) for a $5 entry fee. The new Avenues Badminton Club, set up last year to cater for growing interest, runs Tuesday evening sessions at the Tauranga

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Interwho is secretary of the Tauranga mediate Morning Badminton Club, School gym. which she’s belonged to for more Delwyn than 20 years – wants player says it’s a great numbers at social sport the club to and helped her ultimately rival meet many the popular Bethpeople when lehem and Mount she shifted to Maunganui clubs – Tauranga. so she invites anyone Players are interested to have also invited a go on Tuesdays. Bay Trust coachforce to join in Juniors meet 6pmdevelopment officer the Tuesday 7.30pm for $4, and Delwyn Cooper. or Thursday seniors 7.30pm-9pm 9am-11.30am for $5. For details, sessions at Queen Elizabeth Youth call Delwyn on 027 212 4720. Centre (for details, call Wendy on “It’s quite casual. It’s just come 07 552 5293). Wendy also wants along and try it out; and hopefully to hear from any former morning you’ll enjoy it and want to come club members who want to join back.” in a dinner to celebrate the club’s Along with the fitness benefits, 40th anniversary on August 22. long-time player Wendy Cooper –

Building inner strength and confidence Fun, fitness and confidence are just some of the benefits of taking up Kyokushin karate with Tauranga Karate. The karate school, which has been running for 20 years, caters for students both young and old, beginner and experienced. Children and adults struggling with balance and co-ordination also show steady improvement in motor skills due to Kyokushin karate’s repetitive leftright drills with arms and legs. More advanced students go on to compete in national tournaments in fighting and kata (pre-arranged movement). National karate camps are also a fun addition to the calendar. Tauranga Karate has a strong focus on children, with a special syllabus for them. Students are encouraged to advance through the coloured belt system,

with gradings held on a regular basis. Classes are led by a number of black belts with chief instructor, Sensei Iain Gifford, overseeing the club. Iain has been practising karate for 20 years and is a third degree black belt. Tauranga Karate meet Mondays and Thursdays at the Tauranga Primary School hall on 5th Ave. Classes are staggered with four-seven year olds training from 4pm, eight-12 year olds training from 5pm, and the adult class starting 6pm. All are welcome to come along and try karate for two weeks for free. No appointment is necessary. Simply bring suitable clothing (such as work-out or gym gear) and a water bottle. For more information, phone Iain Gifford on 027 4439 414.

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Making memories with engraving Whether it’s sports awards, academic trophies, plaques, or 21st keys which need engraving –Barclay Engravers in Tauranga has the right tools to do the job. Using the latest in printing, plus rotary and laser engraving technologies, Barclay Engravers can inscribe names or special messages onto anything from wood, brass, aluminium and stainless steel, to crystal, glass, acrylic, plastic and more. With their state-of-the-art technology, laser and rotary engraving, digital imaging and sand carving capabilities, this means customers can have their valuables engraved professionally and quickly. The 2nd Ave store also has a full range of personalised giftware available, including 21st keys, glass korus, silver and pewter hip flasks and tankards,

Barclay Engravers owner Ian Gane with engraved giftware. pet tags and much more. This means customers can bring their own valuables to be engraved, or can choose from the large range of giftware to be personalised in-store. Going one step further for their customers, Barclay Engravers also designs and builds their own

trophies, so customers have the option of purchasing unique custom-made awards to be engraved. The skilled staff at Barclay Engravers will guide customers through every process from design to manufacture, to achieve an end result which best delivers what they had in mind. By Zoe Hunter

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Katikati Tramping Club is turning 40. Founding member Frank Robinson, now in his 80s, is inviting all past and present members to attend a celebratory potluck dinner for the occasion. The dinner is at St Peter's Anglican Church lounge on Thursday, May 15 at 6.30pm. Twelve founding members and their partners have confirmed attendance, with much reminiscing expected. Attendees should each bring a dessert and main to share, plus their own drinks, crockery and cutlery. A display commemorating the club’s anniversary is now at Katikati Library. RSVP to secretary Maddy on 07 552 0215.

Forty Otumoetai College students have arrived home after living ‘off the grid’ during a school camp at the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre on Great Barrier Island, The first time initiative saw 40 Year 10 Extensions Physical Education students travel to the island during the last two weeks of Term 1 and live without cellphones, internet, and with limited electricity in communal living arrangements. Students planned expeditions using survival skills learned during the second week of the two-week camp, which is planned to become a regular feature for Year 10 students.

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Growler sees fresh craft beer on tap

Liquorland duty manager Ben Tate and store manager Guy Morgan at the Growler station. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

“Fresh is the best when it comes to craft beer,” says Tauranga Liquorland store manager Guy Morgan, who is offering customers the chance to whet their whistles with some of the freshest craft beer in town. Liquorland Tauranga, on the corner of Cameron Rd and 6th Ave, has installed a new Growler Station, enabling the pouring of craft beer direct from the keg into a growler. The system creates the perfect vessel for fresh beer, by purging all of the air from the growler and replacing it with CO2 before the beer is poured in, which keeps beer fresh in the sealed growler for at least seven days. The term growler dates back to the late-1800s, when beer was carried home from the local pub or brewery by means of a small galvanized pail. It is claimed the sound the CO2 made when it escaped from the lid, as the beer sloshed around, sounded like a growl. The modern day growler is an empty glass vessel of varying shapes and sizes. Liquorland Tauranga has a selection of growlers available to purchase, which customers can then have filled with their favourite pale ale, Indian Pale Ale, or style of their choice from the five-pourer station to enjoy the fresh taste of craft beer at home. The growler station is also great value for money, with customers able to purchase refills of their growler. With attractive pricing some beer options are less than $10 a litre.

The popularity of craft beer has seen more than 1800 different craft beers sold throughout Liquorland last year. Liquorland Mount Maunganui installed its growler system in July of 2013 and has now expanded their range with 10 options for fresh craft beer. “The decision to invest heavily in this form of craft beer has been driven not only by the growth of craft beer in Liquorland, but also the growth of locally brewed craft beer,” says Guy. “There are now a handful of local craft brewers making some exceptionally good beer, and we wanted to support that.” For the launch week at Tauranga Liquorland there will be a ‘Locals Only’ tap taken over with local breweries featured on tap, including Fitzpatrick’s from Pyes Pa, Mount Brewing Co, Rocky Knob from Mount Maunganui, Mata from Kawerau, Crouchers from Rotorua and Good George from Hamilton. Guy says craft beer drinkers have an ever-evolving palate, and are always keen to try something new. So to keep the taste buds satisfied, he’s always looking for new flavours for customers to try. “Quite often brewers make experimental one-off or seasonal brews, most of which are not packaged into bottles and are only available in kegs. So this is the only way to try some of these unique and wonderful creations.” On Friday, May 16, Liquorland Tauranga will be having an afternoon of tastings of the local brews and some of the brewers will be in-store, so customers can have a chance to meet them and talk about beer. By Zoe Hunter

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More beersies for me Nele Taevere serves craft beers on tap at Brew. Above right, the sampling rack.

Discerning beer drinkers can appreciate the range of styles and tastes in store for them at the region’s craft beer outlets. Brew, on The Strand in Tauranga, offers a tasting rack of local Croucher beers, made right here in the Bay. For $18 customers can sample four of the range of craft brews and The Sun popped along to try some of the Rotorua-brewed Croucher range. Straight away we were impressed with the easy, casual atmosphere, a good buzz and the friendly, helpful crew that made choosing informed and fun. It’s good to see the bar staff so well educated and enthusiastic about the products. We started with the Lowrider, an Indian Pale Ale with plenty of flavour but just 2.7 per cent, hence the ‘Lowrider’ label. Perfect for those who want keep a clear head but also a good hit of hops and malty character. It’s got a whiff of fruit to it, but not so much to take away from the strong flavour. A great taste from the tap and good know there’s a full bodied beer that won’t get you mothered. Next up was the Croucher Pale Ale. ‘Rose gold’ is their description of this brew, and at five per cent; this beer means business. Strong flavours first up and very smooth, with a lingering, almost tangy finish. The tasting notes said ‘stone fruit undertones, fruit salad on Weetbix, and grassiness from Nelson hops’. I just said ‘more’. Great body and it felt good on the palate. The Pilsner at five per cent is a pale one with a clingy head, due to added wheat malt. It’s one of the

heroes of the Croucher range – and I’d rate it one of my favourites. A musky, light aroma at the start and smooth delivery of flavour to the end. Again, very hoppy. The notes tell us it’s a true lager, yeastfermented at low temperature and with the addition of Motueka and Riwaka hops, gives a new world twist to an ancient classic. The Coffee Stout is an eye-opener. Incredibly strong, as you’d expect with a stout, but with the bonus boost of Ethiopian coffee beans, giving a big shot of coffee. Some have suggested it would be the perfect breakfast beer. Whatever blows your hair back. The flavours keep on rolling with this one; it’s the beer that keeps on giving and the coffee builds up to a unique, strong finish. We just had to sample a few more on the list: The Belgium Blonde was an interesting little number, possibly a bit sharp in the finish for my liking but probably a good food match. The Parrotdog Bitter Bitch lived up to its name. An IPA that was, as you’d expect, bitter. I doubt many handle it in a session, but interesting to sample. The Appletree Cider was very sweet and after a wee sip, I passed on that. Claire enjoyed it, however, and announced it would go well with pork. Croucher Singletrack was an excellent brew, similar to the Pale Ale but maybe not as persistent in the finish, which I preferred. This is a beer I could drink all day. A great night out, thanks to the team at Brew, and highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience a taste of brewing excellence and escape the mainstream factory swill monotony. Cheers. Brian Rogers.

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Welcome to the 15th annual Home Show The Tauranga Home Show arrives in town today – showcasing more than 200 exhibitors for Bay of Plenty residents from May 9-11. Taking over ASB Baypark, the 15th annual show is expected to draw in record crowds once again as residents seek out expert advice for building, renovation, bathrooms, kitchens, – and all new and innovative in the home show world. This year organiser Graeme Martin from Bay Events is thrilled to announce the biggest single Tauranga Home Show prize yet: the Palazzo Kitchen and Appliance prize package. “Someone’s going to win a brand new Palazzo kitchen, with appliances, to the value up to $20,000.” On top of this another $14,000 in prizes will be won throughout the weekend. See more about prizes up for grabs on page 5 of this feature. With more than 200 exhibits and displays, and more than 10,000 visitors annually, the Tauranga Home Show continues to deliver for its exhibitors and its visitors, time and again, says Graeme. “Local and regional residents come to view new products and services to make improvements to their

home environment.” Graeme says this year’s event is all about home building. “We have the biggest selection of home build exhibitors in the show’s history. Fourteen companies will be offering tips and guidance on all things buildingrelated. If you’re renovating, or building a new home, this is the home show for you.” “There’ll be a huge selection of new home builders with big brand names, and newer ones all there, pitching their wares. From the big, bold and beautiful homes to the smaller economical ones, the home show is the ideal chance for you to meet many of them in one easyto-do day.” The event is again situated at ASB Baypark, a venue made perfect by 2000 free carparks and 8000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space. “It’s a $40 million venue, this is as good as it’s going to get,” says Graeme. Filling the space is a number of returning home show favourites, including the IKON Kitchen Boulevard. There is the special area for children to play and parents to relax with a coffee, and the ever-popular live cooking shows running daily. See more about this feature on page 4. Sunday May 11 is Mothers’ Day and

families are encouraged to treat her with a trip to the home show. “There’ll be all sorts of tasty things going on, so make sure you bring your mum to the Tauranga Home Show on Sunday. She’s in for a treat.” Graeme says the Tauranga Home Show is an event the whole family can enjoy. “Don’t miss out this year – it’s going to be awesome – and it starts today.” Tickets are $10 per adult, children 13 and under enter for free. The Tauranga Home Show runs daily from 10am-5pm on May 9-11. Today, visitors can purchase two adult tickets for $10.

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Top-notch playhouse for chopper appeal A $7000 playhouse with features to rival any modern home is up for grabs through Westpac’s annual chopper appeal this month. The playhouse will be won through a raffle, organised by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa, with ticket sales by Westpac in association with Chopper Appeal Month. Tickets are available at the Tauranga Home Show this weekend. Unlike playgrounds of the

past, this fully-insulated model by Design Builders boasts double glazed windows and aluminium windows and doors, is carpeted, and power is connected with LED lights.

It stands at 1.5 metres tall, and two by three metres in width and length. Karen Brodie from Westpac says all funds raised will go to the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter and Westpac staff will be at the home show donating their time to sell tickets. Tickets, $5 each, can also be purchased throughout May from Westpac branches. Karen says to look out for volunteers in bright red Westpac Chopper Appeal bibs at the home show.

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The new collaboration provides all the advantages of dealing with a local, trusted brand, and allied resource advantages offered by a group home builder, say the pair. Each Competitive Home contains many new innovative products aimed at improving the quality and value for the customer. The homes are built using ‘J-Frame’ timber framing technology, which is a laminated framing timber that is considerably stronger than traditional timber framing. It gives the advantages of steel framing, in that everything remains straight and true, but retains all of the convenience of timber and is a renewable resource. Residents can choose their own specifications from products available at Bunnings Warehouse. The new building approach is one of many building and renovating features at this year’s home show. Visit stand 824 to learn more about Competitive Homes By Belvedere.

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A solution to steam Ken Evans under a Showerdome.

Kiwi ingenuity and a game of rugby – that’s all it took Tauranga resident Ken Evans to come up with a quirky product that 10 years on would be an international success. A self-confessed tinkerer and inventor, Ken was at home watching rugby when he stopped to make a cup of tea. Watching the steam rise from the glass kettle prompted a revelation that began the invention of the Showerdome. “I realised the visible steam was not created until the hot air reached the cold air outside the kettle.” When the two meet only then does the moist droplets, we know as steam, appear, says Ken. “I realised the same principle

applies to the shower.” Ken rushed into the basement, found a flat sheet of material and placed it overtop his shower. He turned the tap onto hot and after half an hour there was no steam in his shower, or bathroom. “No wet walls or ceiling, and no foggy mirror.” The various fans and heaters used to try and deal with steam were redundant. “It’s a simple principle – the moisture is not created in the bathroom if the warm air is kept separate from the cool. After perfecting his product, Ken spent close to 10 years trying to market the invention and in 2003 Showerdome Ltd was formed. It is now celebrating its 10th birthday. One decade later, more than 60,000 New Zealand homes have Showerdomes installed, and the company exports the

product to six other countries. The product has retained its Tauranga roots, with two new machines producing two domes every two minutes at the factory in Judea. Ken says it’s a thrill to have one of his “many inventions” become such a success. “I was an auto mechanic and am always inventing things. There is always something in front of you which needs fixing. “The best things about a Showerdome is you purchase it, it’s installed and you have it for life.” “It doesn’t break or need updating. And you can barely see it.” Showerdomes can be purchased and fitted for about $400 each. See their stall at the Tauranga Home Show this weekend. By Corrie Taylor

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Foodie feast goes live Peter Blakeway loves the thrill of cooking in front of an audience. What once prompted nerves of accidental burns or spills now provides the Tauranga chef with a rush.

“I love it; I love the live side. You can answer people’s problems, and to watch folk get it, and to see them change the way they look at food. “I’ve been doing this for quite a long time now, so the performance side is something I’ve got used to. I used to get very nervous, but these days not so much.” Peter will be in his element at the Tauranga Home Show – bringing back the popular The Pivot Stove Cooking Theatre. There the celebrity chef will attract hundreds of curious viewers as he creates a five-dish menu throughout each day of the show. Peter encourages everyone to come along with their food questions and problems. “It’s a really cool opportunity to ask queskes every effort to create advertisements to meet your specific needs. Please note in some instances we may be unable tions, to get answers to the problems they have. to supply additional proofs due to complexity of the request or deadline constraints. “Hopefully we can inspire people to get back in s advertisement has been created as a service of Fairfax Media. It cannot be reproduced without permission. the kitchen and cooking for their families.” f you wish to use this material elsewhere, please contact your advertising consultant. Charges will apply. PROOF He’ll again be cooking on the Pivot Stoves, which Peter says are fantastic.

“It’s one of those wonderful situations with food and cooking where to go forward we almost have to take a step backwards. “The stoves are so efficient, they heat your home, and it’s something we’ve been doing for hundreds of years.” To counteract the robust stoves, Peter has created a modern menu for the audience to enjoy, incorporating modern cooking techniques, such as creating ice cream using dry ice. “It’s a mid-winter dinner party of sorts.” Peter is looking forward to teaching people a range of new kitchen tricks and hopes to reinspire the region to cook. With each session lasting about 30 minutes, Peter will create his entire menu once daily. On the menu at the Tauranga Home Show – on May 9-11 – is: • Asian pork belly sliders with pickled cucumber • Beetroot-crusted cured salmon gravlax with beetroot caviar • Pot roast truffled chicken with spicy slaw • Roasted fillet of beef with a bone marrow crust and confit of beef cheek, dauphinoise potatoes, cumin-scented carrot puree and a merlot sauce • Poached pears with instant dry ice ice cream

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Prizes hit record A record number of prizes – totalling more than $36,000 – is up for grabs at this weekend’s Tauranga Home Show, says organiser Graeme Martin. Graeme is thrilled to announce the “biggest single prize” the annual event has ever seen – the Palazzo Kitchen and Appliance prize package. “Someone’s going to win a brand new Palazzo kitchen, with appliances, to the value up to $20,000.” The prize will be tailored to suit the winner, says Graeme. Established in 2003 by two New Zealand entrepreneurs, Palazzo Kitchens and Appliances specialises in affordable German kitchens and kitchen design. The potential to sell high quality German kitchens at the lowest possible price without sacrificing quality or service was realised, and a decade later the company offers more than 35 brands of international kitchen appliances. As well as providing the major Tauranga Home Show prize, the team from Palazzo Kitchens and Appliances will be showcasing their latest kitchens direct from Europe on site 434 at this year’s show. New to the Tauranga region this year, this is a great opportunity to see and touch what

everyone is talking about. “Palazzo is all about quality,” says Tauranga Palazzo Kitchens manager Ray Pullar. “But it comes with a Kiwi twist. Not only is it German quality for a similar price you’d pay for a kitchen created locally, but with everything put together on site by local experts, there’s plenty of Kiwi input.” Palazzo Kitchens and Appliances has a huge range of kitchens and appliances to choose from in the newly-opened downtown Tauranga showroom, ranging from $5000 to $55,000. The kitchen package is not the only hefty prize on offer when the show comes to ASB Baypark on May 9-11. “There is another $14,000 of Tauranga Home Show prizes also up for grabs,” says Graeme. This includes an ANZ Serious Saver Account with $5000 already deposited, a new 1200mm by 1200mm New Zealand-made shower worth $2500 from Tauranga-based Premiere Showers, $2000 worth of fabulous outdoor furniture from The Spruce Up Company, and a “swanky new wardrobe system” worth almost $2000 from Designer Homeware. New home show exhibitor Tauranga’s Eastern Hi Fi also has state-of-the-art Bose home entertainment products worth $3000 to give away. Graeme says the prize pool is a record amount for the 30-year history of home shows in the Bay of Plenty region.

Word of high quality pools travelling fast Barrier Reef Pools are imported, sold, installed and serviced by Pools Plus owners Andrew and Jocelyn McGilllivray of Bethlehem. Since 2009 Andrew and Jocelyn have worked hard to build a solid reputation and now have more than 70 pools in the Bay. Today, many of the Barrier Reef pools they sell are through referrals from previous customers who enjoyed the great service and quality product offered by Andrew and Jocelyn.

Part of their reputation has been built around their ‘no hidden costs’ and ‘price guaranteed’ service. Many of their customers have mentioned it was great knowing at the start exactly what it was going to cost for the pool and install. If you’re considering installing a pool, Jocelyn suggests you look into it sooner rather than later. “With the exchange rate being so good, Pools Plus has fantastic specials available at the Home Show,” says Jocelyn. We also have a new release pool available this Autumn, which will be fantastic for all your family and friends to

swim, soak and splash in.” “The Pools Plus team can organise your consent, install your pool, and arrange pool surrounds, such as coping stones, concrete and fencing,” says Andrew. “Pool installation generally takes a week, but your building consent can take four weeks. “Hence, we recommend starting your pool planning during autumn/winter, so you can be relaxing poolside in spring.” Pop into the Tauranga Home Show this weekend and see the team from Pools Plus at stand 338 to talk about your pool project and get a great deal on a Barrier Reef pool.

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“To me surgery was never an option,” says Dave. “As long as I still could walk, there was hope.” Dave tried everything. Every time he was overseas he would search for anything that could possibly help. While on one of these overseas trips eight years ago, Dave discovered the Teeter HangUps. “The first time I tried it, the pain disappeared and I was completely pain-free for about 30 minutes; nothing had done that.” Dave never believed it would fix him, as specialists had told him it was irreversible. “I now knew I had a place to go every time I wanted some serious relief.” To Dave’s surprise the more he used the table, the longer the pain stayed away, until after nearly three months he was completely pain-free. “I couldn’t believe it. “I had spent large amounts of money on every form of treatment available and here was something I had never heard of, sorting it out for me in a very short period of time.” It was then the couple decided to introduce Teeter into New Zealand, and Inversion NZ was born. Throughout the years INZ has helped thousands of people receive serious relief and has seen results in not only backs, but necks, hips, knees, posture, circulation, increased height, blood pressure and more.

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Inversion Therapy is rapidly gaining a reputation for success with long-term sufferers of back pain. “We have testimonials from people with more than 50 years of back problems, and we have the tables in a number of schools in New Zealand for their special needs children. “The blood to the brain helps these kids and the results are excellent.” “What this means for the aging population is it maintains the health of the brain as we all get older,” says Dave. INZ now has a division putting them into industry, as back pain costs companies a considerable amount of lost production. Both Dave and Nancy will be attending the Tauranga Home Show this weekend. Dave says he realised, had he not tried the Teeter for himself he would still be suffering. “I would still be a miserable, grumpy bugger, living with pain. That is why we do the shows; people need to try it for themselves. “We let the tables do the talking.” Come along to the Tauranga Home Show. “If you have completely resigned yourself to having back pain for the rest of your life, the chances are you will be pleasantly surprised.”

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More home build exhibits are featuring at this weekend’s Tauranga Home Show than ever before in the event’s 15 year history. Fourteen different exhibitors will be offering their expert advice on all things related to building and renovating. Home show organiser Graeme Martin says visitors to the event will be getting the best information for the best price – a simple home show ticket.

For the first time ever, Kevin Milne will be joining in at The Tauranga Home Show. The New Zealand TV personality will be showcasing offers at The Carpet Mill, on site 901. He’ll only be there on Friday and Saturday, so make sure you get down to the ASB Arena on May 9 or 10 to see him in person.

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Decorating made easy For local decorating expertise – Colourplus in Mount Maunganui is a one-stop shop. Owned and operated by Jo Snell, Colourplus features a comprehensive range of top quality products, from paints and wallpapers, to curtains and blinds. You can find Colourplus at the Tauranga Home Show this weekend – where Jo will be on hand to offer expert advice on decorating and help visitors create the perfect look for their homes. Whether people are renovating or decorating a new home, Jo says choosing colours and patterns can be overwhelming with so many options available. “We are able to help you work through the Colourplus range and select the best options for the look you desire. “Whether you’re after paint, wallpaper or curtains, we have a stylish and practical solution.” If people are unsure of what they want, Jo is up-todate with all the latest trends and products. “I am displaying linen as a fabric, and they are popular. And to team up with a linen, a metallic

One stop for renovations The Renovation Court, designed specifically with home renovators in mind, returns to Tauranga for the Home Show this weekend. After successfully debuting at the Tauranga Home & Leisure Show in 2012, the Renovation Court offers a show within a show – featuring many of the region’s top renovation experts. “The Renovation Court is a Tauranga Home Show feature that brings all the experts into the one space at the one time, making the whole process a pleasure rather than a nightmare. “Looking at the players involved, every key ingredient is involved and if there are any potential issues or problems unique to your home, you can sort them out on the spot, making what could be quite a stressful process a lot simpler.”

look goes nicely – there is also a lot of aqua around.” Jo is also working to introduce a stunning line of giftware to further enhance your own, or a loved one’s home. Colourplus stocks a wide selection of brands. These include their own range of paints, solid vinyl wall coverings and accessories that reflect colours and tones specific to New Zealand, as well as a selection of leading national brands. Jo is offering special offers at the Tauranga Home Show, from May 9-11 at ASB Baypark.

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Weathermaster Blinds and Awnings stock the largest range of interior blinds and external awnings, screens and shade umbrellas in New Zealand. Exhibiting at Tauranga Home Show this weekend, owners Barbara and Phil Evans will be on hand to help residents choose the best products for their home. Weathermaster has been making awnings and blinds in New Zealand for more than 50 years, having being started by the Mitchell family, who still own it, in 1962. Up for grabs at the home show will be Q-motion and Quantum products – the latest technology in rollershades and sunscreens. Q-Motion rollershade and sunscreen blinds that are powered by batteries concealed within the roller tube will also be on display. These last up to five years and operate quietly and smoothly. Q-motion can be controlled either by using the remote control, or by integrating with Apple or Android devices. Weathermaster supply a great range of every other type of blind too, such as venetians, verticals, pleateds, and whispers. The company is also famous for its range of outdoor shade solutions, such as fold-out, fixed and dropdown awnings and screens. See it all at Stand 632, at the Tauranga Home Show.

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Interior inside knowledge If you’re after anything but ordinary when it comes to interior design, then John Darke Interiors is for you. Exhibiting at the Tauranga Home Show, interior designer John Darke will offer visitors his sought-after advice on all things interior. “Coming to our stand they will learn how to express themselves in their home, how to make their home their own, without being concerned about anyone else,” says John. “They will be inspired and excited about what they’re doing, instead of worried.” John says for him interior design is about using the treasures of your past and adding modern layers to add a whole new look, by recovering and upcycling. “Get someone in, like myself, to go into your home and see the treasures you have; we often don’t realise these items’ value.

“Sometimes it’s a simple recovery of, or addition of, a cushion, and the difference it makes. Sometimes it’s only about placement, and that’s one of our specialties.” Lucky winners of the John Darke Interiors competition will be receiving one-on-one interviews with John at the home show, but outside of this he’s welcome people to check out their exhibit and see what’s on offer. John Darke Interiors is where good design means combining the beautiful and the practical. Whether it’s a new rug for the lounge, an on-site design consultation, a complete renovation makeover, or full interior specification for a new build, then John Darke Interiors can help. The company sources materials and products, gives advice on colours and fabrics, and supplies furniture and accessories to complete a unique look for every client, no matter what By Corrie Taylor the style or the budget.

Keeping up with kitchen trends Following popular kitchen trends is easy with Kitchen Studio Tauranga. Tauranga owner Marianne Boonen recently visited the 2014 ‘EuroCucina Expo’. The Milanbased kitchen-furniture exhibition showcases more than 100 European kitchen companies focusing on new kitchen trends, colours, and b ench-tops. Marianne says there were two distinct design trends; sleek and minimalist or ‘over the top’ rococo luxury. Textured finishes were a feature at the exhibition. A common theme was the use of wood grains, paired with high gloss cabinetry, and

finished with a pop of yellow, lime green, or fuchsia. This aligns with Kitchen Studio’s recent adoption of Bestwood’s ‘Wilderness’ range. An on-going trend is the use of no handles or touch-to-open drawers and doors. For cabinetry with handles, slim line handles at the top of the door make for an elegant and slender look. Marianne believes it is often the small details which elevate a kitchen from the ordinary to the exceptional. Kitchen Studio’s award winning design consultants will be on hand at the Tauranga Home Show on May 9-11 to share their extensive knowledge with customers.

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Support where it’s needed Have you struggled with ill-health for some time?

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This may include suffering from ongoing exhaustion, poor sleep, problems with memory and concentration, as well as muscle and joint pain. If yes, and you are finding it difficult to get answers – you may have ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. ME/CFS is a debilitating, usually long-term, condition which affects the immune system as well as the neurological and endocrine systems. People suffering from the condition can look okay while feeling very unwell. Consequently, they may endure misunderstanding and scepticism from many around them. ME/CFS Support Bay of Plenty Incorporated provides a free information and advisory service to people with ME/CFS, their families and carers, as they learn to manage the condition, reduce symptoms and live the best life they can. ME/CFS Awareness Week 2014 is on May 11-17 and to mark the event, ME/CFS Support BOP is holding a free information seminar this weekend, on Saturday, May 10.

The benefits of a good massage A good massage is worth its weight in gold. Most people think a massage is just a luxury treat.

However, having a regular massage is beneficial to your overall health. It flushes out your muscles, eliminating toxins and improves blood flow, so your body can heal itself and function properly. This can make you more energetic and help you perform better at work, at home, or in your sports or recreational activities. It also improves your mental, emotional and spiritual health by providing time out to unwind and relax. Don’t wait until your muscles are sore to have a massage. Pain often occurs when your body has run out of coping strategies. Often, during massage, people discover their muscles are tenser than they first thought, so it pays to release them as early as possible rather than letting tension build up. A good massage does not have to hurt. While some people prefer a firm massage, others are put off at the prospect of any pain. It’s important to know a lighter pressure massage can be just as effective as a firm one. Good massage therapists will listen to your preferences, and can feel if your muscles are relaxing or not. The aim is to release tension, not create more, so your

massage therapist will adjust their technique according to how your body is responding. Certainly some people can be sore the day after a massage, but others will have no pain whatsoever. The key is to monitor how you feel during and afterwards, to find what pressure achieves the results you’re looking for. All types of massage are not the same. There is a huge variety – relaxation, sports massage, hot stone, therapeutic, reflexology, neuromuscular, just to name a few. Each therapist has their own technique and each massage clinic has its own ambience. Find somewhere you feel comfortable and a therapist you can connect with. And if you’ve had a bad experience in the past, Sue would love to show you how effective massage can be for your body, mind and soul.

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Healing ailments with nutritional therapy I was speaking with one of my Hawke’s Bay clients last week, who had been really struggling with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. This is an increasingly common inflammatory autoimmune disease causing muscle pain and fatigue. The standard treatment for PMR is based around the powerful anti-inflammatory steroid medication prednisone. Many make a full recovery usually during 12-18 months, but others don’t. Of course, it’s often the second group that come to me for help. In my client’s case, each time he reduced medication doses below a certain level there would be a relapse of symptoms. For these people it is like a barrier they cannot get through. I put him on my standard PMR nutrition programme of diet and supplements; and after six months he’s been able to completely come off prednisone and is now symptom-free. My standard PMR recovery plan involves adoption of a strongly anti-inflammatory diet and an intensive supplement programme. Our goal is to help to shut down production of inflammatory chemicals, called prostaglandins and cytokines. Research from Alvez-

Rodriguez et.al, 2010, shows affected muscle tissue releases these chemicals and causes the inflammation of muscle fibres. We reduced inflammatory foods such as saturated fats, omega 6 oils, sugars, especially high fructose syrup in fizzy drinks, and refined carbohydrates. We balance this with lots of antiinflammatory foods, such as oily fish, green and low starch vegetables, whole grains, avocado, olive oil, and some nuts and seeds, especially almonds, walnuts and flaxseeds. The supplement regime needs to be initially quite aggressive with a cocktail of minerals, antioxidants, vitamins (especially vitamin B complex and vitamin D) and energy nutrients such as Co enzyme Q10 and acetyl-l carnitine. We monitor progress closely and generally people start to feel benefits after three months. Give me a call if you need more information. To join my full weekly newsletter, go to www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Dealing to the cause of your symptoms Mrs B attended our clinic complaining of migraines and headaches during the last year. These were generally worse at night and disrupted her sleep; and she would wake up feeling ‘foggy’ and tired. She also had occasional bouts of dizziness and her general concentration was poor. Her husband also noted she guarded her neck movement and had difficulty looking into the blind spot of the car when driving. Mrs B had seen her doctor, who prescribed medication, which eased

her symptoms but only temporarily; and she didn’t like the side effects that went with these. Additionally, the symptoms always returned and she felt like these were masking a problem. On the advice of a friend she was referred to me and I diagnosed a mechanical problem in her upper neck joint, which compressed the associated nerve and vertebral artery, thereby explaining the variety of symptoms she was experiencing. On taking her history it was

noted she was in a car accident a year ago which, unbeknown to her, had caused a chronic whiplash injury resulting in damage to her upper spine. Following a short course of treatment, involving deep soft tissue massage, spinal manipulation and acupuncture, we were able to give her a full recovery by fixing the mechanical cause of her problem and then prevent reoccurrence by eliminating the triggers with an orthopaedic pillow and postural exercise.

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shiatsu community is hosting the Japanese Massage Shiatsu Open

Day at Hungahungatoroa Marae, in Matapihi. The event is open for all ages to experience this relaxing form of massage, developed in Japan. The non-invasive treatment is performed on patients fully-clothed, and is given on a futon mat on the floor. The technique of shiatsu uses thumps, fingers, hands, forearms, elbows, knees and feet, along with stretching. Among local masseuses performing the massage are Wayne Rush, Autumn Falk and Kathleen Young. Wayne says the day is being in conjunction with the 2014 Shiatsu conference in Tauranga, which sees New Zealand shiatsu practitioners gather for four days. “One of the days will be about educating the community on shiatsu; what it is, and how good it feels to have a massage that is fully-clothed and on the floor.”

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Tauranga store celebrates fair trade day and celebrating the movement. “We’re going to have food tasting; our lovely volunteers will be doing baking and cooking using fair trade ingredient, so we will have samples of fair trade food here.” There is also a children’s drawing competition, quizzes and activities, and local drummers performing.

“Basically, we encourage people to come in, and try our food, and learn a bit more. We’re here to talk to them about fair trade and what it all means.” Tauranga Trade Aid has been operating for 20 years, helping reduce poverty in India, South East Asia, Africa and South America. By Corrie Taylor

Trade Aid senior retail assistant Verena Peters with some of their fair trade food products.

Tauranga Trade Aid is hosting a day of celebration on Saturday, May 10, in recognition World Fair Trade Day. From 11am-2pm the store on Devonport Rd will be offering home-made fair trade baking, organic treats, games, henna tattoos and drummers in a bid to educate people about the benefits of buying fair trade. World Fair Trade Day takes place on the second

Saturday of May each year. It is an inclusive worldwide festival of events celebrating fair trade and its contribution to fighting poverty and exploitation. Tauranga Trade Aid senior retail assistant Verena Peters says buying fair trade reduces poverty by ensuring the people at the other end of the purchase receive a fair amount of money for the work they’re doing. All fair trade food is also organic and uses sustainably-grown ingredients. Verena says Saturday is about getting the word out

Invite for Tauranga-trained nurses Tauranga nurses, past and present, are invited to celebrate International Nurses Day at Tauranga Hospital next week.

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The annual celebrations on May 12 coincide with the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and highlight the contribution made by nurses worldwide. This year’s theme is ‘Nurses: A Force for Change – A vital resource for health’. Bay of Plenty District Health Board director of nursing Julie Robinson says Tauranga Hospital’s centennial celebrations this year provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on advances in nursing. As part of those continuing celebrations, Julie is hosting an afternoon tea on Monday, May 12, at 3pm for any Tauranga-trained nurses, past or present. “The training of nurses has come a long way,” says Julie. “The scope of practice for nurses is broad, training has improved and nurses can choose to specialise in a certain area.” In 1914 nurses were young, single and untrained. Their duties consisted mostly of making beds and feeding and washing patients. But 100 years later nurses are highly-trained, often specialising in chosen areas of health, and they perform many tasks previously only

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A seasonal, forgotten vegetable Seems the change of seasons has dramatically slowed down the growth rate of the microgreens. However, varieties that prefer cooler weather are doing fine. Broccoli and coriander, silverbeet and some of the Asian-style brassica are popping up and doing their best to impress. The other vine-type plants, like pumpkin and the smothering choko vine, are producing large, spikey pear-shape fruit. What an earth do you do with choko? It must be the question people ask themselves when spying on the farmer’s market tables. Well it seems other cuisines utilise the choko quite a lot. This weird, old-world, forgot-

ten type of vegetable grows rampant over backyards and fences. Most people would consider it a weed to avoid, because of its smothering nature. The choko is a Mexican vegetable with a somewhat dubious reputation for being a bland binder, or filler for pickles and relishes. But the choko has low calories and is a good source of vitamin C and fibre. The problem with the bland flavour can be overcome, as it easily absorbs other flavours. For this week’s recipe you may need to check the backyard for ingredients before going down to the supermarket.

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Ingredients 2 medium or 1 large choko 50g unsalted butter 1 small handful pea shoots, mint, and parsley (all finely chopped) Method Peel the choko and cut into long chips. Heat butter in a frying pan. Cook choko until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Whisk up all of the other ingredients in a bowl and rest while

1 small clove garlic, grated 1 knob ginger (2cm grated) Juice 4 limes 2 Tbsp dark soya sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp soya oil the choko is cooking. Drain the choko on absorbent paper then stack on a plate. While still warm, drizzle the dazzanaki sauce over the ensemble. Eat as a starter, or side dish to accompany fried chicken or pork.

The making of Midori as we remember it During the late 60s and early 70s a small company realised there was a liqueur niche missing for bartenders, and decided to do something about it.

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With imagination, some premium musk melon and the Japanese word for ‘green’, Midori was born. Since that bold step Midori has become one of the most recognised products on the bartender scene and responsible for many classic cocktail creations – with a few cheeky modern additions too.

From the stunning ‘Japanese Slipper’ to that horrific shaker creation ‘The Midori Illusion’, Midori is responsible for many social and generation trends. Some will remember the sweet melon liqueur with nostalgic grins while many will shiver and cringe remembering those ‘Beachstreet’, ‘Abby Road’ or ‘Harrington’ days. I’ve a cheeky little cocktail called ‘The Green Monkey’ which incorporates Midori, adding its vibrant green glow and tasty melon flavour. Next time you’re in town, pop in, mention Midori and you’ll receive a special discount.

At some point in our drinking ventures, the venerable ‘Q.F’ has been the starter and commonly the finisher of the night. Unfortunately about six months ago, someone decided to change the drink’s recipe and it has drastically changed, making it pretty near impossible to layer properly. Please don’t blame the bartender serving you.

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Loving living at Fairview

A helping hand for Le-roy As a small homeless kitten, Le-roy was taken into ARRC. He is a delightful fellow but is partially deaf – and although he can hear most things, certain noises are not recognised so he’d benefit from a home nowhere near a main road. Le-roy has been vaccinated, de-sexed and vet-checked. If you’d like to provide a loving home for Le-roy, or another friendly feline, please ring ARRC’s foster carer Maureen on 07 578 8335 or have a look at www.arrc.org.nz or Facebook.

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During the last 12 months, Fairview Estate resident Billie Demers has been watching new houses pop up all around her with much delight. And she knows why they’re mushrooming – the estate is going from strength to strength, boasting a range of activities and facilities to its residents. Living in the estate for seven years, Billie decided on buying her home when returning from Australia to retire. “Being able to see the Kaimai Range – it is peaceful.” Since then, Billie says Fairview’s new owners have “turned it around completely”. “The quality of life they provide for us has gone sky high – we have our own gym, clubhouse, tennis courts, barbecue and petanque area – and they’re building us a swimming pool.” Billie says house-buyers are cottoning onto the easy lifestyle at Fairview, which is only a short drive to amenities in Katikati, and within 30 minutes from Tauranga. “It’s been pretty full-on – in the last three years at least 15 to 20 houses have been put in.” Situated in manicured grounds of the golf course, Billie says the estate is now a community, and offers a

high quality lifestyle village suitable for all ages – with social activities for those who enjoy them. “We had St Patrick’s night and 60 people turned up – now we’re having a country night.” Plus, home owners receive free Country Club membership – with cafe, bar, health studio, barbecue and petanque area, and tennis courts – and a discount on golf memberships. “You can just push your golf trolley up to the starting gate.” Asked what it’s like to live at Fairview, Billie replies: By Merle Foster “I feel very privileged”.

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Top match for home renovations and maintenance By Zoe Hunter

Husband and wife team Tony and Sue Grubner provide Bay of Plenty residents with the best home maintenance solutions they can, by offering building help and professional advice. Combining their different gender-driven specialities and specialising in top quality service, Tony and Sue at Renovation and Maintenance Solutions know how to keep Bay of Plenty homes in top shape. The couple also offer a professional solution to home renovation they say customers will be very happy with – and they are happy to help no matter how small the job. Sue takes care of the ‘feminine’ side of building and renovating, which she says helps women feel

more comfortable when requesting a “lady-like” touch. Tony, who has 30 years’ experience in the building industry, is not just a handyman – but a professional builder, with all of the masculine skills required for serious home renovations.

Trusting each other completely, Tony and Sue say their business partnership is a perfect match for them and their clients. The couple pride themselves in being trustworthy, experienced and friendly with their clients – and they offer free quotes to support this.

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Bay producing high level carpentry Western Bay of Plenty Certified Builders recently hosted the Bay of Plenty regionals of the New Zealand Carpentry Apprentice Challenge. This event was held at the carpentry workshop at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, where five apprentices had to construct a garden seat in a prescribed time. This event challenged their tool skills as every cut and housing was to make a finished product; and planning and execution was the key with

Apprentice Kalem Uttinger and Way Builders president Mike Way presents a garden seat to Waipuna Hospice CEO Richard Thurlow. no second chances to hide a slip of the hand tool. Winner of this year’s event is Kalem Uttinger, who is employed by Allan Shaw of Atrium Homes Limited. The care and skill required for high end residential work was evident with Kalem’s finished product. Way Builders president Mike Way says “It is very heart warming to see the high level of carpentry apprentice being produced by Certified Builders and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic within the Industry Training Apprentice Building system”. Garden seats made by Kalem and second-placed apprentice Ash Olsen were presented this week to Waipuna Hospice for use in their recently refreshed gardens. “One of the other chairs will be presented to Riding for the Disabled, Kaka Street Special School; and the remaining one will go on TradeMe with proceeds going to Tauranga Food Bank,” says Mike. Kalem now goes to the nationals in June, at the Certified Builders Association’s national conference.

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Brothers discuss benefits of sustainable insulation A core essence of sustainability is all about longevity – so it’s no surprise, as we visit homes providing our free home sustainability advice, we get asked a lot about insulation and how long will it last. Having visited and looked inside the ceiling space of hundreds and hundreds of homes during the last 10 years, I’ve observed fibreglass (glass wool) products have shrunken, collapsed and most often need topping up or replacing if installed more than 15 years ago. The residue has been dusty and tough to work in. I've also seen macerated paper and insulfluff have

greatly reduced in effectiveness, also leaving lots of dust. I’ve insulated one of my homes with wool and liked this, but I was concerned about its organic nature and what chemicals were added to it, to protect it from pests and to bind it together. That’s the problem with most insulation choices; they need chemicals and glues to protect them, and to bind them to keep their form. If I had the choice in insulating my home, I would firstly consider a product that doesn’t use glues as a binding agent. Glues can contain undesirable chemicals, and they break down with the temperature extremes in the roof. My personal preference is to use a polyester insulation product. While it is produced from synthetic materials, it

Birds flying high Last Sunday evening, a huge crowd of locals at Maketu’s Whakaue Marae watched the twohour TV One final of ‘Masterchef ’ with great excitement. The place erupted with cheers and laughter as Maketu sisters Kasey and Karena Bird were announced the winners.

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doesn’t contain glues or chemicals, it is melded together so it doesn’t break down and is itself fully recyclable, and

it’s really easy and safe for people to install and has a very, very long life. It’s like putting a duvet over your home.

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A privilege to commemorate April 29 was a very special and historical day for Tauranga and it was a privilege to be among hundreds at the Mission Cemetery commemorative ceremony. The Bishop of Waikato and others conducted a very dignified and emotive service in memory of the brave men, both Maori and Pakeha, who fought at the Battle of Gate Pa 150 years ago. Those responsible for organising commemorations are to be commended. Undoubtedly, it involved a great deal of planning. We also acknowledge Tauranga City Council, councillor Catherine Stewart and past-councillor Murray Guy, and NZTA for support in establishing the walkway steps between Dive Crescent and the cemetery, and a fence along Marsh St bridge footpath, we proposed years ago. It’s humbling to finally see one’s vision utilised by many. Bridge access to the cemetery is now safer, and Trinity Wharf hotel is only a short walk. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to those who made the day such a memorable occasion.

S Franklin-Gard’ner, Matua, R Smith, Otumoetai.

Ill-informed rant shows battle bias Because of the obvious bias exhibited by R Paterson (‘Overkill on Gate Pa battle?’, The Weekend Sun, May 2) regarding the battle at Gate Pa/Pukehinahina, I feel I must respond to what amounts to an ill-informed rant. Firstly, describing the Maori forces as ‘insurgents’ is incorrect. People fighting to retain their land are more properly described as ‘defenders’, surely? This assertion is followed by spurious examples, such as ‘Maori Kingite Forces’ who ‘scarpered overnight’. Such language is designed to portray the defenders as less than heroic, which is not how those Maori warriors behaved. The New Zealand historian, James Belich in his well documented book ‘The New Zealand Wars’ describes the disbelief of the British troops (1700 men) when they were routed within 10 minutes by a few hundred Maori warriors. Yes, the Maori forces did indeed later leave under the cover of darkness, much to the dismay of General

Cameron. The shock of the British defeat severely undermined their prestige and thus arose the need to palliate it, the version R Paterson clearly believes. R Paterson then underlines what he/she maintains is ‘overkill’ in the reporting of the 150th anniversary of the battle. Given R Paterson’s take on the battle, this ‘overkill’, as he describes it, is surely justified. The writer concludes with a mention of what he/she deems as a more appropriate day for ‘revelry’, Kiwi National Day. I can only suppose this is their preferred name for Waitangi Day. By this final ignominious insult, the writer reveals they are truly racist. I’m new to Tauranga, from Wellington and I’d hate to think R Paterson’s views are given any credence. Tauranga City Council support for the Pukehinahina commemorations suggests they are part of an inconsequential minority. S Quaddel, Maungatapu.

Don’t whinge about progress we’re making The Rogers Rabbits brief editorial on the recent celebration of The Battle of Gate Pa, and some people’s reaction to it, was timely to say the least. Coupled with the usual nauseous and negative comments of R Paterson (‘Overkill on Gate Pa battle?’, The Weekend Sun, May 2) and to a lesser degree Brian Monk (‘The other side of the story’, The Weekend Sun, May 2), it highlights the gulf between ‘history’ and the truth. It is true to say, there are two sides to a story. There can never be two sides to the truth. Paterson claims it was Maori who were the insur-

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gents, however the British were guilty of altering the terms of the treaty. This ‘tinkering’ led to discontent, and subsequent massive land seizure. The Holy Covenant sold to Maori, was anything but. There must have been fault on both sides, but the British, and those that followed, must bear the responsibility of the duty of care the treaty gave them. Constantly whinging about the progress we are making will serve no one. Robin Bell, Omanawa.

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One-day commemoration enough It was such a relief to read R Patterson’s comments (‘Overkill on Gate Pa battle?’, The Weekend Sun, May 2) about the ridiculous amount of media exposure concerning the Battle of Gate Pa. Thousands of ratepayers’ dollars have been given to the Pukehinahina Trust resulting in more than one-week-long drawn out ‘commemorations’. One has to ask why that battle? Was it because Maori felt they had a victory - overtaken in June by Colonel Greer and his forces overthrowing Maori at the Battle of Te Ranga, which ended the Musket Wars and brought peace. Surely this is of far greater significance?

It has been trumpeted Maori women were left to give water to the wounded. This was a first for Maori, who usually killed the wounded. The British took the wounded Maori at the Battle of Te Ranga to hospital. Considering the thousands of Battle of Britain pilots killed during World War 2, to say nothing of the civilians in the blitz and those in Japanese and German concentration camps, which are remembered on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, a one-day ‘commemoration’ would be sufficient for Gate Pa. M Brooks, Tauranga City.

Read more Sun letters to the editor at www.sunlive.co.nz The summation by R Paterson (‘Overkill on Gate Pa battle?’, The Weekend Sun, May 2) has it pretty well sussed out. Gate Pa was little more than a half-day skirmish. NZ Government troops stormed the site and were initially repulsed by Maori defenders, who fled overnight. So one would say it was a victory for NZ Government forces. This is a non-event even by Kiwi standards, but when it is compared with the 480BC Thermopylae Pass defence by 300 Spartans versus a limitless Persian Army (perhaps a myth also), the 1966 defence of Long Tan, Vietnam, by the Australian 100-man platoon versus 2500 Viet Cong. The Aussies won this. Then there’s the 1836 Alamo siege of 100 Texans versus 1500 Mexican troops, 1879’s Battle of Rorke’s Drift of 100 British and Colonial troops versus 3000 Zulus. The Brits won this. These battles see Gate Pa simply fall into the “a blip on the radar” category, paling into insignificance, with what is probably one of the shortest encounters on record. Looking at the recent Gate Pa hijinxs, we have a line of five totem poles, one charred pou and April 29’s traffic shambles caused by closing off of Cameron Rd – Tauranga’s main arterial route – and the inordinate delay in opening Greerton Hall exhibition. So for taxpayer, community and ratepayer funding, and after years of planning, what we got was 13 days of feting and cannons blasting. Whoopee doo. G Kelly, Papamoa.

Bilingual road signs for city: What is the real motive?

On a trip to the King Country I became aware I was reading the road names in passing. Most are Maori and felt appropriate in that context. It struck me the same applies in Tauranga. We naturally accept and use existing Maori street names. Why not? The same applies to English ones. The emerging drive to change all street signs to bilingual forms is radical. I see no valid reason for it, apart from

a disturbing push to reassert old history and dominance. It won’t stop there, but is the thin edge of the wedge. Nor will assurance Maori will fund the vast undertaking. Always remembering “he who pays the piper, calls the tune” sooner or later, it would become very evident. But what motivation or direction lies beneath this initiative is the big question we need to address. D Holm, Tauranga.

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Today’s experts are tomorrow’s idiots In this so-called

democratic society each and every one of us is entitled to take responsibility for her/his own health. Adding fluoride to drinking water isn’t just a matter of whether it’s safe or poisonous. It’s a dangerous road to go down mass medicating people. If we allow fluoride in our water supply what concoctions will the powers-that-be add in future? Thus taking away our right to freedom of choice? If you look at mistakes scientists have made throughout history, you will see repeatedly: “Today’s experts are tomorrow’s idiots”. I’m sure nothing’s changed.

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Think twice about Sodium fluoride is an industrial by-product – hydrofluosilicie acid, an inorganic chemical formula SiF6 with known scientific side-effects. A 2002 public referendum against fluoride in the water supply was upheld by Tauranga City Council, but the bigger picture is more crucial. We’re looking at consequences of residue flowing into underground waterways and oceans. Since 1970, freshwater ecosystems have declined 50 per cent, marine ecosystems 30 per cent, world forests 10 per cent with water shortages in one-third of the world’s population (J B Schor, Saint Johns University). American and Canadian scientists raised alarm over the volume of contaminates bypassing water-filtering systems, impacting on aquatic life and eco-systems. The world’s oceans and marine life are facing enormous chemical impact with loss of species. Already health defects are found in ocean fish from a combination of discharged chemicals (www.sciencedaily.com, April 2011).

Oxford University’s conservation professor Dr Alex Rogers stated at 2010’s International State of the Oceans and International Conservation’s Conference the world faces a serious situation demanding unequivocal action at every level. So think twice about adding fluoride, especially when Ministry of Health statistics show 47 per cent of five-year-old children who have had tooth extractions were drinking fluoridated water.

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Can’t fool all voters A mere donation of $50,000 to a political party can buy foreigners a citizenship? A Minister of the Crown contacts the police on behalf of a foreigner, not for a delicate technical point of law to be clarified. Not even just for some misunderstanding, but for one who is under investigation for a criminal act. I am not aware of the business or wealth this person supposedly has brought to this country in return for citizenship. However, in this case I would think that for $50,000, this country would be over-run by now with emigrants all contributing $50,000 to the economy. We have to ask: Would a $50,000 donation to a political party cause a minister of the crown to overstep the mark? No way. I’m thinking there must be a greater covert reason for the minister’s involvement than just a particular foreigner bringing business and a donation to the country. Voters are not all brain dead; some of us maintain a certain amount of savvy. You can’t fool all of the people all of the time. So it is up to us to air our thoughts at the ballot box in September. And I have to ask. Haven’t these synthetic drugs already been tested enough on humans to be able to analyse their effect without trying them on animals? Ray Jones, Otumoetai.

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Push for i-Site return I support H Duff ’s comments (‘Put Mount i-Site back in its place’, The Weekend Sun, May 2) that the Mount i-Site should be back where it used to be. Not only is the current one too far out of the mainstream, but by sharing it with the campsite administration visitors are disadvantaged by having to wait behind queues of campers during busy times. This can be frustrating when they simply want the sort of information an i-Site exists for. Along with many others, I cannot understand why the i-Site was moved from its excellent position where it was prominent, near buses, shops, and cruise ships. We locals need to present a strong voice to council to shift it back to where it was, or at least find more suitable premises where it doesn’t have to share with another organisation. Maureen Guy, Otumoetai.

No synthetic sympathy I find it very difficult to have any sympathy for people who have been smoking/taking synthetic drugs. There’s a world of information in schools and for general consumption alluding to the risks involved. For these idiots to cry ‘hard done by’ now that these dangerous drugs are being made illegal is a bit rich, given they’ve had plenty of warnings. P Kelly, Te Puna. The Weekend Sun welcomes letters and photographs from readers. Preference will be given to letters that are short (200 words) and supplied with full name and contact details. Photos are best in high resolution, jpeg format. Email: letters@thesun.co.nz

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E MUSIC The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Friday 9 May

Book Bonanza At Wesley Meth-

odist Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga May 9 4.30-8pm & May 10 8-10am. Come along & grab yourself a bargain.

Children’s Traditional Thai Kickboxing

With world class instructor. Rapid progression in developing self defence skills. Term 2 starts today at Martial Arts Academy, 154 1st Ave West 4.30-5.30pm. First class free. Alexis 021 050 0574 info@tmaa.co.nz Tauranga Home Show Showcasing the very best in new kitchens, bathrooms, interior living & homeware the Bay can offer. Over $30,000 of Show Prizes! At Baypark’s ASB Arena May 9-11 10am - 5pm. Adult $10, children aged 13 & under free.

Saturday 10 May

Bayfair Community Garden 20th Birthday celebration dinner May 31 at Club Mt Maunganui. Anyone who has sponsored or worked with us contact Hillier Centre 575 9709 or Jo 021 647 676 for details. Compassionate Communication Workshop

May 10 - 11 at 282 Old Kaimai Rd, Tauranga. Learn effective communication. Ellie 021 0343 154 for details. Fair St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 10am. Bargains galore, sausage sizzle. Fashion Parade May 17 at Carmel Country Estate Centre 2pm. Ladies & mens fashions from Gables & Greerton Menswear, modelled by Carmel residents. $2 door charge, proceeds to Historic Village Radio. Friends of the Library Mount Book Group. Theme: World War One. Mount Library 1.30pm. Any item – a book, magazine, DVD is suitable. Afternoon tea provided. Genealogy Informal Group Friendly discussions on the highs & lows of ancestry hunting. 9 Eaton Crescent, Matua 1.30pm. Marie 576 0367 Katikati Tramping Club Parakowhai (Quarry Rd) to Golden Cross. Moderate. 6 hours. 8am start. Key swap. Ph Ian 07 863 7927 Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Mount Sequence Dance “Remember Mothers Day” at Mount Sports Centre cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds 7.30pm. Live band, good supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633. June dance - birthday ball, black & white. Sound Track – Take One! Presented by Bay of Plenty Symphonia. Fun concert of classic & modern movie themes, from the Magnificent Seven to Schindler’s List & more. At Baycourt Theatre May 10 7.30pm & May 11 2pm. Ph 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek.co.nz Suzanne Lynch & Band Mt Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd 7.30pm. Members $10, guests $15. 575 4477

News, reviews and opinionated raving on the music scene. 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 Tauranga Home Show Showcasing the very best in new kitchens, bathrooms, interior living & homeware the Bay can offer. Over $30,000 of Show Prizes! At Baypark’s ASB Arena May 10-11 10am - 5pm. Adult $10, children aged 13 & under free. Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Stars Tournament May 10 & 11. Leanne 570 0154 Traditional Chinese Archery Travel through time & experience one of the most traditional types of archery. Suitable for 16 years plus. At Pa-Kua NZ, Tauranga 12pm. Javier 022 303 4048 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am 5pm. Speciality programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710. Vinyl day today from 10am. Tauranga Social Dancers with their resident DJ Peter playing authentic rock n roll music above Sugar Plum Tree Cafe. Yoga by Amanda Pregnancy yoga, every Sat 10-11.15am at Bethlehem Hall. Amanda 021 0830 1662

Sunday 11 May

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise, worship & communion. Richard Roodt teaching from 1 John 5 “Love that believes”. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bay Fish & Reptile Club AGM at University Waikato, Sulphur Pt, Tauranga 3pm. Refreshments. Bible Seminars Sunday’s at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “Israel’s history in advance.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments. Vic 543 0504 Croquet Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Free Japanese Massage May 18 drop in to Hunga Hunga Toroa Marae, Hunga Hunga Rd, Matapihi from 10am – 1pm & experience a free Japanese Massage (Shiatsu). Autumn 027 293 1430 Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk At Kulim Park, Tauranga, scenic harbourside run/walk or stroll with family & friends. Check in from 9am, 10am start. For tickets ph 0800 Jennian. Supporting Heart Foundations Go Red for Women campaign. 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

Omokoroa Lions Market Western Ave

car park, Omokoroa 9am – 12pm. All stallholders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m space. 548 2117 Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market On the grass by McDonalds 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls

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must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs Produce Share Gathering Whakamarama, bring something along for the share table & a plate for potluck morning tea 10am 12pm. Carina 0210 649 817 www.ooooby.ning.com/group/tauranga Radio Controlled Model Yachts Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre, The Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall, Greerton, doors open 7pm. Handwriting analysis, crystal ball, palmistry, auras & more. Door charge $10, everything else free. Refreshments. 578 7205 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Blackboard concert second Sun at McSwiggans Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga 1pm. Paul 579 2346 Tauranga Home Show Showcasing the very best in new kitchens, bathrooms, interior living & homeware the Bay can offer. Over $30,000 of Show Prizes! At Baypark’s ASB Arena 10am - 5pm. Adult $10, children aged 13 & under free. Tauranga Rainbow Social Network For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Tauranga Rainbow Youth For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex 25 yrs & under. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Tauranga Sequence Dance Club Every Mon & Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St 7.30pm. Come dancing, tutoring given. Alwyn 574 0458 Tauranga Spiritual Society AGM May 18 at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Starts 6.30pm, doors open 6pm. Attending AGM gives you free entry to fellowship afterwards at 7pm. Theosophical Society “Reconnective Healing” by Joanna Price, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover costs. June 576 6106 Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez Hair Salon, old railway station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Meeting of spiritual minds, learning & growing from each other. Door entry $3. Elaine 573 5361 Unity of Tauranga Metaphysical study & meditation. Group meet 2nd Sun monthly at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd 10am cuppa 10.30am start. 576 0165

Monday 12 May Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious

about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

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Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums AGM at

Hauraki Army Hall, 50 11th Ave cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 7pm. Phone Annette 577 9272 Beginner Salsa Lessons Presented by Bay Salsa at Otumoetai Action Centre 6.45pm. New intake every 4 weeks. Improver salsa lessons - walk in classes 7.45pm. $15 per class. www.baysalsa.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri at Greerton Bible Chapel, Chadwick 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. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial art which teaches self defence techniques & boost self-confidence. Classes Mon, Weds, Thurs 7-9pm & Sat 10am-12pm. Kids classes Tues & Thurs 4.30-5.20pm. At 22/3 Macdonald St, Mt Maunganui. 021 264 3211 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Mon 1-5pm, Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am 1.30pm. No appointment necessary. Diabetes Tauranga Offering education, support & advocacy for anyone living with diabetes. 571 3422 or email info@diabeteshelp.org.nz Fire Brigade Bowling Club No bowls – hall unavailable. (We are able to go to the Citz Club) Sharon 543 3929 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Greerton Garden Club 2nd Mon of month at St James Hall cnr Devon St & Pooles Rd, Greerton 12.30pm. You don’t have to have a big garden to come along. Jill 543 0390

The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where.

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Mon

Tauranga Bridge Club Sessions

& Thurs. Names in by 6.45pm. New members welcome. Phone Joy 574 8003 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Box Drawn Pairs (Wylie Cup) Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Parkinsons Society Exercise class weekly Tauranga, Te Puke & Whakatane. Red Tulip support meetings monthly Tauranga, Katikati & Whakatane. www.parkinsons.org.nz or Kylie 07 218 0620 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. Phone Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Choir New members required to join & rehearse every Mon at St Stephens Church Hall, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Phone 579 2465 Taekwon Do The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871

Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm. Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022 Tauranga Civic Choir New members welcome to join & rehearse every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. 574 6366 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Phone Joan 577 6781

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club

Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Phone Colleen 544 4676

Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Club mixed pairs. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Junior Club Mixed Pairs. 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.

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Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Hello Monday Shake it up Tea Party May 26 10am. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Learn to Dance Te Puke Every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave, Te Puke 6.30pm. Sequence dance lessons for beginners & interested dancers. Partners required - new dance program for May. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

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...Continued 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 The Pianist Back from 2013 for an encore performance. At Baycourt X Space 6pm. Ph 0800 842 538 or www.ticket.co.nz The Writing Project For people working on a piece of writing or wanting to. 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Toughlove Parent Support Group Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272

Tuesday 13 May

2014 @ The Clothesline Quality pre-loved clothing from babies to adults $1-236 D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opposite Nosh Cafe 10-2 pm Phone 574-4266 2014 Face2Face Coffee Group Coffee & friends make the perfect blend! 36D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opposite Nosh Cafe 10-12pm $2 for refreshments. 574-4266 ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Phone Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested? Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229

Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair

Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Children’s Brazilian Ju Jitsu Under the Gracie anti bullying programme. Term 2 starts May 13 at Martial Arts Academy, 154 First Avenue West 4.30-5.30pm. First class free. Eru 027 752 5534 email: Info@tmaa.co.nz Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.15-8.30pm. Learn leadership & public speaking skills. Kaaren 572 5988 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@gmail.com Meridian Daylight Lodge At Masonic Centre, 33 Hairini St, Tauranga. Visiting members welcome from 11am. Keith 544 4109 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxene 575 0162 Ocean View Quiet Peaceful Yoga Fergusson Park Sports Centre, end of Tilby Drive, Matua. Tues 7pm. Weds & Fri 9.30am. Fri 10.45am. Join any time. $12 casual class. Stella 021 0249 6390 Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds Plus, Thurs Club Night & New Dancers 7.30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989 Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tues at Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 544 1213 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 Club night (at Tauranga RSA). Names in by 7.15pm. Phone Mary 541 0687

Starz 10 Pin Bowling League Every Tues at 13th Ave 9.30am. Play in pairs.

Tauranga Opera Forum Cyrano de Bergerac,

& fourth Sat 1.30- 3.30pm. No appointment necessary. No charge. 021 154 0978 or www.healingrooms.co.nz Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Phone Merilynn 575 6777

As an introduction to May 27th’s special meeting, tonight view some ancient astronomical sites. Telescope viewing weather dependent. Fergusson Park Hall 7.30pm. 576 1943 Tauranga Morning Badminton Club Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. New players & visitors welcome. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Target Rifle Club Club night Tues at indoor range in Elizabeth St West 7pm. Target shooting using .22 target rifles. All equipment supplied for new shooters. New members & casual shooters welcome. Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills. Alan 544 5989 Yoga by Amanda Every Tues 6.30-7.30pm, every Weds 9.30-10.30am. At Te Puna Hall. Amanda 021 0830 1662 Zumba Fitness Tues & Thurs at Otumoetai Sports & Rec Centre, Fergusson Park 9.15am. $7 casual & bring a friend for free.

Franco Alfano’s little-known but wonderful opera May 21 at Tauranga Club 5.45pm. Complimentary wine, finger foods, lucky ticket draw & opera screening. Tickets from Creative Tauranga. 928 5270 Tauranga Senior Badminton Club Every Weds & Mon 7.30pm onwards. Racquets available. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035 Te Puke Meditation & Development Group 2nd Weds of month at Constables Gallery, Commerce Lane 7.15pm. $5 entry. Toastmasters - City Early Start Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.458.15am. Toastmasters if the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@gmail.com or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org Te Puke Toy Library 248 Jellicoe St, opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke Weds to Sat 9.30am - 12pm. 021 130 6476 T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets) Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or tschathamtga@gmail.com Yoga with Ocean Views Every Weds & Fri at Fergusson Park Sports Centre (end of Tilby Dr, Matua) 9.30-10.40am. $12 casual. Stella 0210 249 3690

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

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Palm Beach Plaza 10am. Catch bus. 578 2631 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 Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3. Robert 579 1342 Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, ph Jennifer 571 1411.

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Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation. Mark 0274 444 945 Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Ladies 50+ invited to join Weds at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108 Healing Rooms At Bethlehem Town Centre, shop C1, behind PO, open 1-3pm. www. healingrooms.co.nz. Prayer for healing. Phone 021 110 0878 Otumoetai Care & Craft Group Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7pm. 573 5055 Tauranga Floral Art Group Meet at Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1-3pm, plus Saturday 9.30-11.30am following the Wednesday. New members welcome. 572 2193 Tauranga Girls’ College Fashion Parade May 14 & 15 at TGC Hall 7pm. Tickets $12 from Girls’ or Boys’ Colleges.

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Thurs at Tauranga Army Hall 6-9.30pm. Ages 13-17 youth development with a military flavour. Email: admin@wbopcu.org.nz Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $2 a bag. You pick! Rain or shine. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust. 578 6934 Club Mt Maunganui Seniors Play indoor bowls, 500 & bolivia every Thurs 12.45pm. John 575 2422 Community Bible Study International At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth Bible study until July 4. Jack & Betty 544 3809 Diabetes Help If you are an adult with Type One Diabetes & would like to meet others in an informal setting, come along to Greers Gastro Bar, 1334 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7pm. Fashion Food that Doesn’t Cost a Fortune With Destitute Gourmet, Sophie Grey at Lifezone, 7 Oak Lane, Tauranga 7pm. Door sales available - event limited to 100 tickets $25. 571 6525 Feldenkrais Movement Class At Yoga Centre 1.30pm. Gisella 544 4823 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

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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 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 at Defy. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. No partner required. $2 entry, members free. www.baysalsa.co.nz Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/ Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

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Authentic music every Thurs at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 7.30-9.30pm. $3 entry pp - supper included. Maria 576 7326 Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Werner 548 1111 http://www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Free Immigration Assessment By Licenced Immigration Adviser. Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. For appointment ph Iryna Stewart 543 9125 Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling League

Join our friendly league playing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 Pin 1pm (3 games). We play in pairs. New members welcome. Judy 543 4124 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Men’s Singles at Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914 U3A Meeting Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave Tauranga. Morning tea 10.30am. Speakers: Sheryl & Gary Dawson “Their experiences of producing netball & football winning teams.”

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Reasons to be cheerful If this is meant to be an occasional series then why is Winston doing it two weeks in a row? Because he’s just so damned happy that’s why! This week: blues, blues and internet TV. Are they connected? No. Does Winston care? No, he’s too happy for that. They’re playing our blues over there! Tauranga has new resident bluesman and he’s off to Japan next week for a promotional tour. Mike Garner, long-time stalwart of first the Hamilton then the Rotorua blues scene (he was a founder member of the thriving BOP Blues Club), completed his mid-North Island trifecta by moving to Tauranga just before Christmas. He was at the Jazz Village on Easter Monday but, if you haven’t come across him before, Mike is a terrific singer, fine acoustic guitarist (with a nice line in slide) and one of the country’s most respected blues songwriters. He’s been kicking around for a while and can claim 40 years of playing experience including some remarkable gigs in various exotic international locations, from New Caledonia to the Kathmandu Blues Festival (the latter jaunt was immortalised in a documentary by filmmaker Costa Botes). If you did catch Mike at Easter you’d have seen him playing with a remarkable harmonica player, Wellington’s Neil Billington. Neil is something of an anomaly amongst blues harp players in that he can also rip it up on a chromatic harp; that much harder version of the instrument championed by the likes of Larry Adler. Which means that Neil can also play jazz and has featured with the likes of Rodger Fox’s Big Band.

A couple of years ago Mike started sitting in with Neil’s band in Wellington, and since then they have been invited to various festivals: the jazz fest here, Wellington Capital Blues Festival, the Rotorua Blues Festival. Now, after a year of planning and with the help of a Japanese blues enthusiast (Mike’s CDs have been sold in Japan since 1999) they’re off on Saturday to play at six blues clubs in Tokyo, places with evocative names like Blue Heat, Rooster Northside and Crawfish. Tokyo being Tokyo it has dozens of such clubs – blues and rock ‘n’ roll are big over there. Mike and Neil will do two sets each night, the first as an acoustic duo, the second with a Japanese support band. It sounds like a wild and weird time! I’ll update on how it went after the intrepid duo return. Bringing the blues to the Bay! I know I write about Brilleaux a lot in this column. There’s a reason for that. It’s because they do a lot of stuff! The band – another Tauranga act to tour overseas, with last year’s 13-date UK jaunt – is currently recording songs for a new album at the Colourfield in Welcome Bay and are about to host the second of their “An audience with...” shows at Drivers Bar in the 11 Avenue Plaza. A couple of months back it was legendary Hello Sailor frontman Graham Brazier, this time it’s the equally legendary Hammond Gamble, singer, songwriter and, of course, guitar player. You gotta love Hammond, he’’s a real sweetie, never having quite lost his depressive Northern English persona but matching it with an equal share of dry humour. The show will feature both Hammond and an unplugged Brilleaux and, in that intimate setting, should be a blast. It’s at 8pm on Saturday May 17 and tickets are $20 from the bar.

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They’re playing our TV everywhere! Soundtree Live, the Bay’s very own internet TV broadcast is going from strength to strength and has just started its third series. The first show should be live online this weekend. Still coming up in May: Eric Tricklbank, Emilie Amber Barton, and Heathen Eyes. But there are still spots left. In my opinion this is simply the best deal for any local band with their act together. For this season bands must pay $100 towards filming costs. Which is nothing – $100 for a broadcast-quality filmed live recording – best deal in town. To watch bands from season two, or to contact Soundtree, go to www.soundtreeproductions.com/live watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Inspiring seed-saving expert visits Tauranga Koanga Institute director and world-renowned seed-saving expert Kay Baxter is on a mission to travel the length of New Zealand to save the country’s largest heritage organic seed. Tauranga residents have the chance to listen to Kay speak when she comes to town on May 16. Kay will be delivering two talks in one session. Her first talk is called ‘Future-proof your

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health and design your own nutrientdense diet’. In her second talk, Kay will share her journey, she’s calls: ‘Seeds, humans and the process of co-evolution – a regenerative way forward’. “Whether you’re an advanced gardener, or have an interest in food production, these talks are guaranteed to inspire and inform,” says Ecostore founder and director Malcolm Rands. The Koanga Institute, a registered charitable trust in New Zealand, has spent 30 years building up a living library of hundreds of heritage fruit and vegetables

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stocks in danger of being lost. Three years ago, the Koanga Institute found the right land to literally and figuratively plant their roots. Currently, the land is leased. Koanga needs to raise $705,000 by June 29, 2014, to buy this land. The speaking tour travelling NZ is to raise a significant amount of the needed funds. To support the nationwide tour coming to town, purchase a ticket from www.koanga.org.nz/tour The first 10 people in each town to register will receive a free booklet written by Kay.

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Digging in to win Tauranga multisport athlete Dwarne Farley will be among hordes of entries in this Saturday’s Waihi Nugget Multisport Festival – but for him it will be a special stepping stone.

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Suffering a serious injury from being hit by a motorbike when training in 2012, the 41-year-old is using the Nugget to build up to another crack at the Speights Coast to Coast title in 2015. The motorcycle accident snapped his lower leg, inflicting a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula, with bone shards protruding from the skin. Repairing the damage included inserting a 385mm by 9mm rod from knee to ankle – and recovery was slow. He limped for six months until screws were removed and he only began running in February 2013. Resolving to get fit and competitive again, Dwarne is gearing up for this weekend’s festival, which includes the Nugget multisport race, 21km run and walk, Half Nugget race, and 5km and 10km run and walk. Dwarne says the Nugget is one of his most anticipated events. “The run is my highlight, as I love coastal trails. This one gives you everything you could want – native bush flowing into sandy bays. “The exposure to the coast and its weather brings you right to the edge of the cliffs; it’s not to be missed, as it is a real highlight which will literally take your breath away.” Dwayne has won multisport events nationwide and a placed third at the prestigious Abu Dhabi

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adventure race in 2009 and 2007’s Speights Coast to Coast. He says the Nugget’s finish is also very cool “with a run around the Martha Mine”. Nugget organiser Mark Samson says this Saturday’s course, setting and achievability make it one of the most competitor-friendly multisport occasions in the country. “The Nugget caters for all abilities and tastes, and the festival is run by volunteers and community groups in Waihi, with all proceeds going back into community projects.” For more information www.thenugget.co.nz Tauranga multisport athlete Dwarne Farley is back competing, and is entering this Saturday’s Waihi Nugget Multisport race.

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Movie music comes to life in orchestral concert There’s a treat in store at Baycourt this weekend for lovers of movie music. The Bay of Plenty Symphonia will present two live orchestral concerts featuring many well-known themes. See if you can recognise music from classics such as ‘Star Trek’, ‘The Lord of the Rings’, ‘The Magnificent Seven’ or the tense music from ‘Psycho’. You will also hear some less wellknown items, such as the evocative ‘Good for Nothing’ suite, by New Zealand composer John Psathas. This will be the very first time Rebecka Beetz and Maggie Gething. this music has been performed in

concert, so you can be part of history if you come along. Some really great film music is written for instruments or groups other than the symphony orchestra, but there is more than enough truly symphonic music to fill this satisfying programme. For copyright reasons, much of the sheet music available for hire by orchestras is in simplified and rather boring arrangements, so conductor Justus Rozemond has specially reorchestrated many numbers. All the drama and interest is back in the music, which will use full brass and a large array of percus-

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under conductor Debbie Prince. This will be a thoroughly enjoyable concert for all the family – and perfect for a Mothers’ Day treat. The concerts are on Saturday, May 10 at 7.30pm and Sunday, May 11 at 2pm. Tickets from Baycourt and Ticketek or at the door.

Power of Attorney information session The aging of society and the longer lifespans of adults means generations are linked together for more years than ever before in history. The rate of divorce, re-marriage and cohabitation in older age is increasing. There is no doubt family life can be complex and uniquely challenging as one ages. People can plan ahead and put in place mechanisms for protecting themselves should they lose mental capacity. One such mechanism is Enduring Powers of Attorney. These documents together with other forward-planning documents, such as a will, should be prepared while you are independent and have control over your affairs.

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included. You may want to consider appointing different people for different roles. The skills needed to look after your personal care and welfare are different from those needed to look after your property and financial affairs. An informative session is being held in the Hinton Lounge, Tauranga RSA, on May 13, from 10.30am-12pm, and will cover Enduring Powers of Attorney in a practical and understandable manner. There will be time for questions during and after the session.

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40 years since we last built a house in Tauranga, ($15,000 for the house and section), so it’s been good to connect with a building team that ticks all the boxes and makes the process stress-free. Carrus Corporation has revitalised The Lakes development since taking over in 2012. The Lakes is expected

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Bay models in the making Tauranga students are channelling their inner models, as they prepare to strut down the runway parading the latest fashions.

Local and international brands will come under the spotlight as Tauranga Girls’ College and Tauranga Boys’ College students perform their 2014 Fashion Parade on May 14-15. The annual event is the only fundraiser for TGC’s PTA – with all funds raised distributed back into the college. Last week 70 girls and 26 boys spent the second week of their holidays perfecting dance routines, choreographed during the last six weeks. Director Pauline Happe and deputy director Suzy Lochead are helping the students, along with 50 backstage volunteers.

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Faith declares power in face of difficulty Faith does not deny the reality of difficulty, but it declares the Power of God in the face of the problem. The question for us is: Do we have trust in the faithfulness of the words as written in the Holy Bible? While for me there are many things in the Bible I do not understand, there is nothing I have found to be untrue. In 1985 I attended a meeting in Baycourt here in Tauranga, and heard for the first time in my life that God still heals today through His Son Jesus Christ.

The guest speaker was a lady from the USA, Delores Winder. The place was packed and I sat there unsure of what I was seeing and hearing with testimonies being given as the evening went on. I had never been in such a long Church service. Suddenly it was about midnight and time to go home. The dry Church had become alive for me. I needed to find out whether all I had seen and heard was true. During the next few weeks, I learned of the love of Jesus along with His desire that healing for my aching body was available; and

To the Jew first and the Gentile Paul says in Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek”. The word ‘first’ translated is the Greek word ‘proton’ which speaks about priority, not a sequential order of events It is the same word used in Matthew 6:33: “seek first the kingdom of God”. Therefore, the mandate in Romans 1:16 doesn’t speak about the gospel going to the Jews first, immediately after Pentecost and then to the Gentiles, in a sequential order. Thus, we cannot say the responsibility of taking the gospel “to the Jews first” no longer applies today. The priority of this mandate is also seen in the fact Paul, as the apostle to the Gentiles, went firstly to the synagogue, and to the Jews in any town he went to, before going to the Gentiles. See Acts 17:1 and Acts 17:10 for examples. We should also note Romans 1:16 is written in the present tense, which means if the gospel is still the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes – and it is – then the gospel is still to the Jew first, as a priority, and also to the Gentiles. This means God has established an evangelistic priority, which maintains its relevance in every generation preceding Messiah’s return.

We see in Romans 1:1132 Gentile followers of Jesus are destined to be agents of positive provocation among the Jewish people, because God has destined “their failure means riches for the Gentiles” and “their rejection means the reconciliation of the world”. This doesn’t mean God has passed the Jewish people by, but God’s pur-

pose in bringing Jew and Gentile together as one new man (Ephesians 2:15) is tied up in the Church’s commitment to Jewish evangelism as a priority. For the love of the Jews, God has installed a provocative spirit in Gentile believers. For the love of the nations, God has prioritised Jewish evangelism. By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

indeed soon I was walking free from pain for the first time in 31 years. Hallelujah. Today, can I encourage you to dust off that Bible and read chapters 8 and 9 of the Gospel of Mathew. You will read of the willingness of Jesus to bring healing into the bodies of a number of people, ordinary people, just like you and me. Find a good Christian Church this Sunday where they will teach you of the love of Jesus and will pray for you, and for His love to set you free from whatever burdens you may be facing.

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