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Think you are a hot shot at paintball? You could soon have a chance to prove it with plans underway for an international tournament for Tauranga. Paintball Extreme owner Shane Paterson, who runs indoor and outdoor fields at Te Maunga, is planning the international competition owing to â&#x20AC;&#x153;hugeâ&#x20AC;? interest in major tournaments in the United States and Australia. Since opening his outdoor field six years ago, he has seen the competition go from â&#x20AC;&#x153;boys just wanting to play cowboys and indiansâ&#x20AC;? to it being just as popular among girls now. The Weekend Sun talks to Shane about his international tournament plans. See full story on page 11. Pictured: Paintball Extreme owner Shane Paterson is planning an international tournament in Tauranga. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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episode of Bonanza or High Chaparral, that she wasn’t looking forward to cleaning up all the bodies under the TV cabinet the next morning. She was concerned the Electrolux might not handle the Indians piled up outside the stockade or the cowboys with arrows sticking out. These days the Electrolux would be a complete waste of time. She’d need a bulldozer. Our first reaction to all this mindless and usually quite unrealistic, bloodshed, is to blame the media or television stations for programming so much of it. But a quick check of reality reveals that they are merely responding to ratings. The public is demanding to see this level of violence against fellow human beings. It seems the majority crave the carnage. Chilling when you think a bit deeper about what it says about the human race. Just as Mr Murdoch’s scandalising newspapers and dirty tactics have shocked the world – they only exist because a lot of people buy into it! The world would be a much better place with less muck

A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the oasis, only to find a little old Jewish man at a small stand, selling ties... The Taliban asked, “Do you have water?” The tie man replied, “I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie? They are only $5.” The Taliban shouted, “You idiot! I do not need an overpriced tie. I need water! I should kill you, but I must find water soon!” “OK,” said the little old man, “It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that. If you continue over that hill to the east for about five miles, you will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you need. Shalom.” Cursing, the Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggered back, almost dead, and said: “You little ****, your brother won’t let me in without a tie.”

Classic breakfast host leaving after 31 years After 31 years broadcasting into people’s lives, Tauranga radio identity Brian Kelly is saying goodbye to his Classic Hits listeners. The iconic broadcaster is taking up a new post on the breakfast show at the Coast network, based in Auckland. “The move to Coast breakfast means I stay in The Radio Network family on a station that is a better fit for where I’m at now – there’s no such word as retiring for me,” says Brian, also known as BK. TRN Tauranga acting station manager Louise Dean says Brian is a part of the Bay and will be missed. “He has an enviable record and is a truly outstanding radio host,” says Louise.

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“We’re glad he’ll still be heard in the Bay on Coast 97.4FM, when he finishes on Classic Hits in October.” “I have a huge passion for the Bay; sharing the show with the listeners, being constantly out in the community, voicing an opinion and having fun are what it’s all about,” says BK. Fellow rival and long time friend Hamish Denton says BK is a big player in the radio industry. “It’s pretty massive news for Tauranga, being a local legend and for the local radio market, he’s had a stronghold on this place for 30 years,” says Hamish. “I honestly don’t know how he’s done it for so long, the early mornings, sounding up and on every day, I take my hat off to the guy.” By Letitia Atkinson

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Sea’s bounty offers industry opportunity REASONS to build with ultimate homes NZ

Professor Rocky de Nys (James Cook University), Marcel Jaspars (University of Aberdeen) and Professor Chris Battershill (University of Waikato) are excited about the marine research opportunities in the Bay of Plenty. Photo by Hamish Carter.

Tauranga is set to become a centre of marine-based research for pharmaceutical and agrichemical innovation under a new programme being led by the University of Waikato.

Chris says because the marine environment has the highest biodiversity on the planet, it offers many opportunities to discover “chemical pathways” that can be copied for other applications. “It’s about developing leads for further research that can be applied to pharmaceutical and agrichemical products.” A particular area of interest is sea sponges, which have evolved complex responses that can be used in human, animal or plant applications. He gave the example of a sponge’s anti-fouling ability that was the stimuli for anticancer drug projects. Under the plan, work will begin with a nationwide inventory of marine species in a process that includes taking samples from species to enable further research on

First work on the plan, which was revealed by Coastal Science Professor Chris Battershill to The Weekend Sun, begins next year in what he believes should become a major industry in the area. “It’s the sort of industry that the Bay of Plenty wants,” says Chris. He says the university has been in discussions with the Department of Conservation, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and other stakeholders, but says more work still needs to be done before plans are finalised.

items that offer leads. Chris says species will not be exploited in the process as only small samples are needed for the research and key elements will be copied synthetically. He says New Zealand has been successfully involved in marine bio-discovery for many years, including the development of a cancer drug and another two that are in the final stages of testing. The research programme will link in with local partners that are leaders in the agrichemical field, such as Crown Research Institute in Ruakura (Hamilton) and Ballance in Tauranga, with the aim of creating more local opportunities. A testing field station will be set up in Tauranga once programme details are finalised.

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Te Puke takes a punt on Namibia

Mark Boyle from Focus Te Puke is backing Namibia. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Te Puke is embracing the Rugby World Cup by throwing the town’s support behind cup under-dog Namibia. Focus Te Puke spokesman Mark Boyle says he has been heartened by the strong community support for adopting Namibia. “There has been fantastic support from right across the community – it started off just with business and we’ve got churches and schools, local government all getting behind it,” says Mark. The town will be decked out in bunting and window dressing of the Namibian colours of red, blue and green and Rugby World Cup and kiwifruit flags. Retail staff will get into the festive spirit with themed shirts that show the town’s support for Namibia and promote Te Puke as the kiwifruit capital of the world. Mark says Focus Te Puke chose to adopt a team “to engage in the spirit of this event”. “We wanted to be engaged with someone that would be based close to Te Puke and was not already attracting strong support (like Samoa or Ireland).” Namibia will be based in Rotorua, but it was hoped the team and supporters will visit Te Puke.

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Mark says the Namibian Rugby Union were “very complimentary” to Te Puke’s support and he was waiting to hear back when they would visit. “When you come to Te Puke you will know that we are the kiwifruit capital of the world – and we are right

behind Namibia.” Mark says there were opportunities to build on the Namibian connection through rugby exchanges and business partnerships or trade. He says the town will be dressed up in Namibian colours from August 29.

Touring Tauranga to the Beatles Take a drive through the Octopuses Garden or follow along with The Yellow Submarine this Sunday, July 24, on the Tauranga Mini Car Club’s ‘Magical Mystery Tour’. The event is based around a tour held in San Francisco in 2008, which involves following clues around the city based on the Beatles and their music. Organiser Mike Hewerdine says the tour takes participants around the Tauranga area, starting from the Pyes Pa Shop. “The question sheet is designed to take drivers around different venues,

which are ready to receive people and then once the clues are all found, drivers can just mosey on back to the final location,” says Mike. Mike estimates the drive will take motorists through until the afternoon and a full tank of gas is recommended. And for those who find the clues a bit tricky, there is always the backup envelope that will take the drivers straight to the final destination. The event is free to all mini drivers, with $10 entry for a non-mini. Proceeds go to Riding for the Disabled. Meet at 9.30am at the Pyes Pa Shop. For more information call Mike 027 245 8244. By Laura Weaser

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Servicing book readers independence

Faye Scott from Tauranga using one of the new selfservice library machines with assistance from library circulation team leader Nilli Booth. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Library users are now able to pay by EFTPOS on selfservice machines at libraries across the city. This change allows borrowers to fully self-service book issues, pay overdue and rental fees. The system was first introduced in the central library and has now been rolled out across Papamoa, Greerton and Mount Maunganui. Tauranga library manager Jill Best says the new system provides a helpful way to self-service the “book hunters and gatherers”. “Up until now, you had to pay your charges at the desk,” says Jill.

“It provides the gatherers the opportunity to self issue their own books.” Jill says the library took $35 on the new machines on their first day – before staff had even had a chance to put up instructions for them. “I guess it just shows how easy they are to use!” Library assistant team leader Jo Edwards says “customers are thrilled to be able to do it all themselves, and the takings going up speaks for how successful it is”. The introduction of the EFTPOS machines was proposed in 2010 with estimates at that time indicating self-issue EFTPOS stations

would increase potential for self-service from 40 percent to 70 percent. While the full self-service option means less support is needed from library staff for some customers, Jill says it will not replace staff. “Some customers prefer to wait for a staff member, or may have questions the machine can’t answer, or don’t have an EFTPOS card. “Issuing the item is of course only about a quarter of the total work in lending a book. “When it comes back it has to be discharged and then manually shelved – we don’t have a machine which can do that unfortunately.” By Laura Weaser

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Enjoyable ethnic encounter I recently photographed members of the Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council for TECT’s annual report. It’s in the form of a calendar to showcase the work of prominent local photographers. It’s included with this issue of your Weekend Sun. Hang it on your wall. I very much enjoyed meeting people from India, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Austria, China, Vietnam, Philippines and the Czech Republic who are all resident in the Bay. The lady on the left is preparing an Indian dish for all to try. Learn how to photograph people at Andy’s next digital photo workshop on Saturday, August 13. Email photos@andybelcher.com or call 021 444 830.

Regional grant for historic Taupo wreck An archaeological survey of the wreck of the steamer Taupo is being funded with a grant of $4261 from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

A team of 20 volunteers from the Mount Underwater Club is undertaking the survey and have put themselves through marine archaeological training to undertake the task, says club captain Shane Wasik. “Hopefully this is going to be a pilot project for the rest of the country, where groups of recreational divers can go out and do these kind of things and look after and monitor the assets that we have got,” says Shane. “It’s quite an historic asset, being 130 years old, and not many people know we have that kind of history lying around here.” The Taupo arrived from Auckland on February 18, 1879 and struck a rock near the Stoney Point Reef in the harbour entrance. The ship remained hard and fast for nearly two years before she was able to be refloated.

The patch failed and she sank while under tow to Auckland on April 29, 1881. Today her remains are at 32 metres, about 11km north of the Bowentown entrance. “There are a lot of interesting stories and history behind it,” says Shane. “She was the first prosecution under the Historic Places Act when it was illegally salvaged back in early ‘80s.” The Scottish built Union Company ship was rediscovered in 1979 by Paeroa Dive Club members after fishermen found bits in their nets. The next dives are planned for midAugust. The survey is being undertaken in conjunction with marine life monitoring by a Bay of Plenty Polytechnic marine studies students. Shane says the club is hoping to present its results at the Oceanz Conference and shipwreck display in Tauranga in November.

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Upcoming 11-year-old Tauranga music star Shavaugn Kinsella’s music is drawing interest on YouTube. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Move over Katy Perry – Tauranga’s Shavaugn Kinsella has her eyes on your job. The 11-year-old has just released her first solo album of pre-teen music, which is already attracting interest on YouTube, and will perform at the Real Tauranga Festival in September. Some may say with her musical genes Shavaugn is destined to be a talented artist. Her father, Todd Kinsella, has played in bands around Tauranga for 20 years and has a recording studio and music school. Todd is currently teaching Shavaugn guitar, bass and drums. Her interest in learning musical instruments has only really taken off in the last three years. “At about one year old I was playing the drums, but I’ve only become really interested in learning lately,” she says. Shavaugn says her ambition is to make the big time. “I really want to make it and become a music star.” At the age of eight, Shavaugn’s passion for per-

forming took off when her music teacher and her dad put together the Kiwi Kenn show and album, which she sang on and performed as character Shavy K. “She absolutely loved it,” says Todd. “She’s a very natural singer and performer and it has got her really focused on a musical career.” Three years on, he is putting together a followup Kiwi Kenn album, but Shavaugn’s focus has changed with her age. Her music is now taking on more of a pop-rock edge. Todd, who plays all backing instruments, says he has written her songs to be quirky and catchy. “We recognised a need for music and songs for the age group that kids can relate to, without sleaze or sexual innuendo.” Todd is also interested in hearing from other young musicians, aged 11-16, who want to team up to perform in a band. Shavaugn recently performed in Tauranga Intermediate School’s musical ‘Who Does That?’ and has been booked to play her music at the Real Tauranga Festival from Thursday to Sunday, September 13-16. She hopes to put on shows at other interested schools or family concerts. For more details email t.kinsella@xtra.co.nz

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Star dons Bay strip Hockey star Gemma Flynn is returning to her Tauranga roots next weekend when she plays for the Bayleys Midlands team against Auckland at the Tauranga Hockey Centre.

The National Hockey League game is her first competitive match in the Bay of Plenty since winning a bronze medal with the New Zealand women’s hockey team, the Black Sticks, at the Champions Trophy tournament earlier this month. She was thrilled with the team’s thirdplacing in the Amsterdam event, but is far from complacent as there is always another goal to strive for. “It was definitely a highlight to do well over there, but now we are just focused on our next campaign,” says Gemma. In the meantime she is training hard for the national league which starts with two games next weekend followed by a weeklong tournament in Wellington from August 6-14. This tournament sees seven regional teams, including Gemma’s team, the Bay of Plenty and Waikato combined team called Bayleys Midlands, compete for the national title. Gemma got her first taste of playing hockey as a four-year-old with a “cut-down stick” and has followed her mother into hockey. The naturally-talented athlete excelled in a range of sports and combined places in both hockey and soccer first XI teams throughout secondary school. She chose hockey though because she loved the game’s speed and skill. She continues to love the game today and national selectors are clearly impressed with her too with Gemma playing for the Black Sticks since 2008. Despite her record and a reputation as one On the ball: Tauranga Black Stick’s player Gemma Flynn recently won bronze at the Champions Trophy in Amsterdam. Photo by Tracy Hardy. of New Zealand’s leading attacking players, Gemma is not taking her position for granted. Her big ambition is to win a medal at the Olympics, but the next international games she is focused on are a six-game series against the United States in San Diego in September. The future of hockey is looking good says Gemma. She says interest in hockey is growing because the game is getting more attention from the Black Sticks’ successes. Bayleys Midlands play at the Tauranga Hockey Centre (Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui) on Sunday July 31 at 2.30pm.

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Bringing poetry to the street From the pen to the street, poetry “We’ve had a great response from is being ‘published’ on footpaths Victoria at Greerton Mainstreet – she’s been right behind it saying it brings around Tauranga this weekend. colour and interest to the area.” Street poetry organiser Joanne RyeMcGregor says the event, which is being held as part of National Poetry Day, has attracted “some lovely entries” from poets ranging from primary school students to retired people. “It’s definitely not just for published poets, it’s for anyone who writes poetry – it’s about getting poetry out on the street,” says Joanne. She says the 60 poems will be displayed for the next two days (from Friday) along footpaths in downtown Tauranga, Greerton, Mount Maunganui and Fashion Island, Papamoa. Joanne says she had a “mixed response” from retailers – with some business owners banning any verse outside their premises, while others were strongly supportive. Poet Rob Mcgregor chalks up more poetry. Photo by Bruce Barnard

Creating hope in our homes As an early childhood educator Hilary Price knows only too well the difference a supportive family environment makes for a child. Together, with friend and fellow childhood educator Colleen Fryett, she decided 10 years ago to help provide supportive homes – founding the Homes of Hope Charitable Trust. The initial impetus came when Colleen was left caring for an 18-month old abandoned at her childcare centre. For the next five months she looked after the boy struggling with his lack of developmental skills from a neglected upbringing. The pair decided to do something themselves to provide stable homes where children from neglected and abused backgrounds received extra support to overcome their difficulties. The efforts of Hilary, now Homes of Hope CEO, and everyone else involved were recognised this week when the organisation won the supreme award at the

House parents (from left) Jeanette and Dean Davis and Perry Bunao and Homes of Hope CEO Hilary Price with the award in the foreground. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

TrustPower Tauranga Community Awards. Hilary says the award is great recognition for the voluntary work done by hundreds of people who have made the organisation a success and cared for the 81 children who have passed through its foster homes. “Sometimes you wonder why you are doing it with all the stresses, but then you just need to

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Joanne, who writes herself, describes poetry as “gourmet brain food” that prompts sparks in the way subjects are described.

The day will finish with poetry readings by anyone interested at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnics’ Atrium restaurant. Registrations are essential. To register for the reading, phone Joanne 07 575 7341 or email r.mcgregor@kinect.co.nz By Hamish Carter

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Hobby becomes successful passion Tauranga Girls’ College student Saejung Oh began playing the flute because her friend was going along to learn the instrument. Little did she know her hobby would turn into a successful endeavour. Since 2007, Saejung has been receiving awards, honours and excellence for her performances. She was a member of the Symphonic Band in 2007 when they received the gold award at the regional competition and silver at the nationals. In 2008, it was a repeat performance. For Bach Day in 2008, Saejung was the winning instrumentalist in the senior section and at the

Music Festival that year, won the award for the top senior instrumentalist. In 2009, the Symphonic Band won the gold and platinum awards at the Art Awards and Saejung repeated her Bach Day and Music Festival successes of 2008. In 2010, she was appointed section leader and top flautist in the Symphonic Band which won gold at the regional competition and also at the nationals. It was Saejung’s goal to become the Symphonic Band leader, which she achieved at the beginning of this year and she is looking forward to success in the nationals which, takes place early in July and the regional competition in August. Saejung is playing the first movement of the Flute Concerto

by Quantz for the Rising Stars competition. “The piece I will be playing was edited and provided with Cadenzas by Jean-Pierre Rampal and it is a fast, lively piece,” says Saejung. She says that her goal for the future is to study medicine at Otago University. “My goals are at a high standard because that’s where I see myself which allows me to push myself.” Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s Secondary Schools Rising Stars Concerto Competition is at Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga on Saturday August 6 at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now. Pub Charity, NewstalkZB BOP 90.2FM, Friends of BOP Symphonia and The Weekend Sun are major sponsors of this event. By Laura Weaser

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Community solution to water problem

Forest and Bird field officer Al Fleming says projects such as the fencing off of Waitao Stream in the Bay of Plenty are helping to improve water quality. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Nearly half of all New Zealand lakes and 90 per cent of lowland rivers are classed as polluted and those in the Bay of Plenty are no exception. Yet the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has no obligation to stop or prevent degradation of every water body in the region – a clause set by the government’s National Policy Statement on fresh water management. Forest and Bird Central North Island field officer Al Fleming says one of the policy’s initiatives states there should be ‘no further degrading of water in a region’. “The Land and Water Forum, which Forest and Bird was part of, recommended there be ‘no further degrading and improvement of all water bodies’,” says Al. “This now means in a region like the Bay of Plenty – you could argue that ‘okay we’ll degrade this river and improve this river – and overall water quality is improved’.” Al says the government had an opportu-

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nity to give a “real clear guideline that there would be no further degrading of all water bodies,” but instead they have “set regional councils up”. Waterway degradation by pollution and sediment are both a result of land use, an intensification of pastoral farming and farming of marginal land. Al says farmers get a “bashing,” but many landowners are doing a great job of cleaning up waterways.

He says one fantastic project is the Waitao Stream, which has been partially fenced off and its banks planted with flaxes and trees. It is cared for by the Waitao Community Catchment Care Group; a collaboration of landowners, tangata whenua, the regional council and NIWA. Al says helping groups such as this, Aongatete Forest Restoration Trust and Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust are the way forward for improving water quality.

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Paintball enthusiasts will be able to compete against top international players at a tournament proposed for Tauranga. Paintball Extreme owner Shane Paterson, who runs indoor and outdoor fields at Te Maunga, is considering hosting an international competition in the city. Shane, who has just opened the area’s first indoor field in a pavilion at the rear of Baypark stadium, says tournaments are “huge” in the United States and Australia and he believes there is strong potential for a Bay of Plenty event. He says once the new indoor field is running smoothly he will work on plans for the international tournament and hopes to have details confirmed by December. “I’ve just begun looking into it and I’ve already had a lot of support,” says Shane. The new indoor field, which is the

first of its kind in the area, has been a hit since opening in a 50x25m shed behind the stadium two weeks ago, with everyone “absolutely loving it”. “The response has been fantastic – the first group we had through were 17 Girl Guides who ended up staying two and a half hours and they were only supposed to stay an hour.” Shane, who has run the neighbouring outdoor field for six years, says the indoor option means paintball and laser tag enthusiasts can get their dose of adrenaline in any weather, or at night. He says protective visors fog up in rain, so players want to take them off. “This is extremely dangerous; it is an absolute no-no from a safety perspective and safety is paramount in everything we do.” Anyone can join in at open events at the indoor fields every Thursday evening, while a round robin inter-business competition is planned for Monday evenings. By Hamish Carter

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Baypark, books and baby teeth We’ve boosted investment in vital infrastructure – such as roads, broadband, and the electricity network. And we’ve improved the educa-

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Whenever I sit down to write these columns I am amazed by the wonderful things going on in our community. The last couple of weeks have been no different and a few special things have really touched me. Last Friday I really enjoyed handing out books at a special Duffy Books in Homes Assembly at Arataki Primary School. Children each received a book and I know from the look on their faces that they will treasure these for a long time. Principal Dene Langley reminded me I have been coming to Arataki for Books in Homes for a decade now, but it never loses its shine. Providing our children with a lifelong love of reading is one of the best things we can do for them. It has been a privilege to have had an association with Books in Homes throughout the years. With my colleague, Hon Tony Ryall, I did a couple of other interesting things. Firstly, we looked around the nearly completed TECT Arena at Baypark. This facility is going to prove its worth in the years to come. Not only will it allow Tauranga to host first class sporting events, it will also provide us with a great conference centre and a place for top acts to perform. There seems to be a real appetite for the latter if the strong demand for Meat Loaf tickets is anything to go by. Finally, Tony and I opened the Otumoetai Community Dental Clinic at Otumoetai Primary last week. This clinic is the fourth and final hub dental clinic recently built in the Western Bay and has three surgeries to ensure good dental health for our children. These fixed clinics are supplemented by 11 mobile ones and are part of a $6.5 million investment by our DHB to revitalise dental health.

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For the past three years National has provided the responsible economic management that New Zealand sorely needed after nine years of Labour.

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Tax system We’ve improved our tax system so it encourages hard work and savings, rather than providing incentives to hide income or head overseas. Our tax reforms have made sure that after-tax wages have, on average, risen faster than the cost of living. They went up 7.1 per cent in the past year – faster than the rate of inflation. We’ve made the government-run parts of the economy more efficient so that they don’t get in the way of the parts of the economy that compete with the rest of the world. We’ve reduced our reliance on foreign lenders by limiting debt. The government’s books will be in surplus by 2014/15. We’ve cut red tape to encourage enterprise and flexibility.

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The well-being of New Zealand The Rule of Law Index is an important tool to understand how each of us contribute to the overall well-being of our country says lawyer and Cambodia Charitable Trust founder Denise Arnold.

Lawyer and founder of the Cambodia Charitable Trust Denise Arnold and fellow conference attendee Doug Lyon discuss the Rule of Law Index. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

The Index is a survey undertaken to show comparatively how well each country is doing, based on the responses of men and women asked 400 questions regarding procedures of court, personal and financial security and the justice system. Recently returning from the World Justice Forum, Denise says the Index shows graphi-

cally how well each country is doing, using a spider web design. The wider the web, the better the country is performing overall. New Zealand did very well, reaching top in the East Asia and Pacific, first five overall in eight categories across the world. Denise says the purpose, however, is to highlight areas that countries may not be performing so well in. “We are doing well, but we are not out of the woods. “Still too many people are resulting to violence to solve problems and we have problems with violence against children. “It acts as a measure to say, ‘why are we not doing so well here and what can we as indi-

viduals do about it’.” The Rule of Law Index was developed in 2008. This is the first year New Zealand has been included on the list of countries taking part. It was developed to act as a comparative data that was not interfered with by governments says Denise. “Because many people are looking for comparative data, there is nothing like this that existed as an independent measure. “It comes from public – all apples with apples. It is independent, worldwide and accessible.” The Rule of Law is accessible, visit www. worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-index/ By Laura Weaser

Helping the world Tauranga Girls’ College student Daniella Schroder is back home and inspired by a weekend discussion about issues facing South Pacific countries.

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I have no part A mate of mine, Poco the terrier, has landed a role in the Wizard of Oz now that Dingo Deans is no longer the said ‘Wizard’ the Aussies thought he was. I may be being a little presumptuous here, as there is nothing more dangerous than a wounded Dingo – and we shall see after the prize giving at Eden Park in a few months if he can reclaim his title as the Wizard of Oz; I really hope not, but we shall see. In the meantime though, someone else has to play the role. I am picking the only role some of his players want right now after the thumping they received from the island boys is a toilet roll, as seeing one of those big boys flying towards you I am picking may leave one in need of a roll.

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I digress though, Poco has scored the role of Toto in a stage show of ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Sarah, his owner, says Poco is perfectly suited to the role as Dorothy’s companion. The animal trainer charged with getting Poco to sit still and behave says his temperament, intelligence and sparkle secured him the role. Well is that an endorsement or what? The only terriers I have come in contact with have been anything but. Except maybe the cousins up in the boondocks at Whakamarama. No worries, it is probably professional jealousy on my part and I did not want to be Dorothy’s companion anyway, or even the scarecrow. If I wanted a part in a movie I would go for a Scarlet O’Hara look. You go Poco, and as they say in movieland ‘break a leg’.

can tell you. Now I have to mention my good mates at Animal Antics, this is a pretty cool name for their business as they are up to all sorts of antics. Their latest is a competition in store to coincide with their big move in August. The boss and I have to supply a picture of ourselves, along with a bunch of other dogs and their owners. It all goes on a picture board and entrants have to match the canine with their twolegger. Poco and owner Sarah Gorringe are taking part in The Wizard of Oz. Talking about breaking a leg, my cousin Rosie went for an adventure in the bush last weekend and according to Uncle she ran herself stupid. Nah, I better not say anything disparaging as Rosie is my mate. The boss and I got left behind to hold the fort and after getting a little cabin fever we decided to go bush ourselves and headed into the forest. I have always said the boss man cannot see the wood for the trees, but man what a lot of fun we had.

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Make sure you get down and see them and get your entry in as I can promise you there could well be a fair few laughs involved. Cheers all and see you next week. It is good to see the All Black management team are protecting ‘Pretty Boy Dan’s’ features this week by not playing him against the ferocious Fijians. One parting shot though, at least if he had played, he would have plenty of underwear to change into. Sorry about that.

Avoiding kiwis Now though I am going to be put through a ‘Kiwi Avoidance’ course, just like my old buddy the lab did, so when I am charging through the woods, with my finely-honed sniffy thing planted on the ground, I can leave the kiwis well alone and concentrate on ridding the forests of unwanted pests like ferrets. Now why anyone would want these things as pets is beyond me, but I did my bit for the wild birdlife in the woods by getting rid of two of the varmints. The boss was right chuffed, I

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Celebrant with warmth Christine Grant.

Life is precious – grief touches us all and when we lose a loved one, time seems to stand still.

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We are faced with the past, when everything was okay. The present – now dominated with grief and as for the future – whatever it was to hold, will be no more. I fully understand the grieving process and at a time when emotions are fragile it is vitally important that the

service is conducted with warmth and dignity and reflects the life of your loved one. Please feel free to contact me, as you are able to select the funeral celebrant you choose and I liaise with all funeral homes. By Christine Grant

Celebrancy not the ‘natural career choice’ Funeral celebrancy is not a natural career choice for most people, but it was for Pamela Lane-Parr... finally. Following a long term career as a medical scientist, and responding to an inner call towards this work, she completed a Certificate in Celebrant Studies – 2005. “Funeral rites and ceremony have been my companions and support for decades, through the deaths of family members and friends,” says Pamela. “I had been asked to deliver eulogies and funerals for some years, and also assisted in training hospice volunteers.

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“I find it a privilege to sit with bereaved families (or those facing their own death), to gather their stories and create a unique and meaningful ceremony that is delivered with warmth and respect.” Pamela is an independent celebrant and can work with any of the Tauranga Funeral Directors if requested by the family involved. Pamela is currently an executive member of the Celebrants Association of New Zealand Inc.

Meet Richard, Dorothy and their two sons Tony and Ricky of Hope Family Funeral Services. They are focused on family values that are based on integrity, care and a genuine desire to help families going through times of personal loss.

Tranquil setting

This family’s open, caring nature helps enormously during such a stressful and emotional time. “We are here to listen and guide families in a compassionate way,” says Tony. “It is truly a privilege to help families at such an important time in their lives.” He says their country funeral home

is the nicest place you can imagine to talk about funeral arrangements with its tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. Operating from the family home also means they are able to keep their overheads down, resulting in lower funeral costs. A guide is available for people who are considering dealing with funeral requirements before the time comes, either for themselves or for a loved one.

Helpful guide “Our guide ‘Personal Details and Funeral Wishes’ ensures a person’s funeral is well thought out and personalised right down to the last detail,” says Tony who notes, “and gives peace of mind knowing everything will be taken care of.”

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of any financial concerns allowing the family to focus fully on the service, without any additional stress regarding budgets and costs. For people wanting to start thinking about pre-planning their

funeral and wondering about the questions that might be asked, we have published our pre-planning form to assist. Please remember that you are not alone when thinking about such questions.

We are here to help and can come to your home if this suits you better or you can come and see us at any time. By Todd Gower

They say goodbye is the hardest word. So to help you with your goodbyes, we’d like to say ‘hello’. We are Jones & Company. Because we’ve been around for over 100 years, many Bay of Plenty families already know us. Generations have relied on us to bring family and friends together, to celebrate lives, to share treasured memories and to care for recently departed loved ones. Now there is more reason to make Jones & Company your Funeral Director of choice. Not only are we locally owned, our staff are also highly qualified and highly regarded in their respective fields. In addition, we offer many options and alternatives that will personalise a funeral service for your loved ones, often ideas that families do not think to ask about.

Todd Gower Funeral Services are trained to guide you through the difficult time of funeral arrangements.

Thinking about your funeral is not a topic that comes easily to most people, yet there are many good reasons to have funeral requirements planned, documented and even pre-paid. First and foremost, by discussing your funeral requirements and by documenting them, you can be assured that your wishes will be noted and available for your loved ones to follow. Without this information, families can find themselves making decisions in grief, with differences of opinion leading to unnec-

essary anxiety for all concerned. Initiating a discussion about your funeral is not something to be worried about or to put-off unduly because you’re worried that it will be an emotional experience. The team members at Todd Gower Funeral Services are all fully trained and experienced to provide compassionate and caring advice and information. In fact, the whole experience can be very positive in itself, with further longlasting and significant peace of mind resulting. Prepaying your funeral provides further comfort for many, with the removal

So whether you rely on Jones & Company for our centurylong reputation, or for the support and attention to detail we offer right now, either way you can trust us to do what we’ve always done... care.

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Dealing with the passing of a loved one can often be a difficult time – not to mention the financial impact of a funeral – but Simply Cremations Bay of Plenty is a small, dedicated team, committed to helping families in a caring, dignified and professional manner.

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Simply Cremations has developed a range of unique funeral plans, aimed at disclosing all costs upfront. Co-owner Cameron Rutherford says the difference with Simply Cremations is there are no hidden costs in their plans. “With us, the plans come in bronze, silver, gold and platinum depending on your requirements, but the plans can be modified to suit.”

Important choices

Coffins and caskets are an important choice when saying goodbye to a loved one. One of the special options is an EcoCoffin – stylish,

process. We are on hand 24 hours a day and are dedicated to fulfilling the family’s wishes.” All information can be viewed at www.simplycremationsbop.co.nz with testimonials for your perusal.

simple, affordable and ecologically friendly. Eco embalming is also available. Originally established in the Coromandel, the family business opened its Bay of Plenty location in December last year. Run by a small family team, they also work closely with celebrants and other agents in the community. “Families feel comfortable with us – the personal touch is so important and building a rapport and relationship with the family helps us to understand their needs and wants, enabling us to provide the best service for their loved one. “Cameron, Warren or Carol will help through the whole

Cameron, Carol and Warren with one of their modern Ford Falcons outside their premises.

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Thank you for completing the form so far. The information requested from here on is not required by the registrar, but is useful for those organising your funeral service. Please only complete as much as you wish.

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Spouse’s Maiden Name: if applicable

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Once again, if you need help or you want us to have a copy of this completed form, please call us on 578 5222. If you wish to post us a copy of the form, our postal address is shown below. Alternatively you can drop the form into us at 39 Waihi road, tauranga (opposite Carters).

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Down with ‘dumb debt’ Since the recession many Kiwis have experienced a decreased appetite for borrowing and become more careful about spending, with Reserve Bank figures showing consumer debt slowing considerably over the past three years. But the tough times aren’t over for everyone yet. This month, we’re encouraging Kiwis to deepen their understanding of personal debt and the effect it has on financial wellbeing. We want people to focus on ‘dumb debt’ – that’s high interest debt that can be avoided. Prevention is the best cure for dumb debt. Before making any decision to borrow it’s important to work out how much it will really cost over time. It’s more than just the amount of the loan or hire purchase – interest can add up much faster than some people realise.

For example, if you pay for a $500 TV on your credit card, with an interest rate of 18 per cent, and you pay back just $15 a month, it will take you almost four years to pay off and end up costing you around $700 including interest. Increasing repayments can make a big difference. If you paid off $25 a month, you would pay

off the TV in less than two years and pay just under $600 – saving you $100. The best-case scenario is to avoid paying any interest at all. That means paying your credit card off in full each month. Or saving up and using cash instead. For those already facing a mountain of debt, find out what interest rate you’re being charged and pay back the high-interest debt first. Once you’ve paid off one debt, see if you can add those repayments to your next highest-interest bearing debt. It will help you become debt-free faster. Get informed so you can get your debt sorted. Visit sorted.org.nz/debt. By David

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It is still a little murky I want to start off by making it clear that any idea or opinion I express in my columns is of a personal nature. Following on from my last article about hourly rates and financial advice, I would summarise the responses as being varied, but not very conclusive. I was going to discuss business structures that may work based on the opinions I had received, but at this stage it is still too early to tell. If you have a thought of what the hourly rate for financial advice should be, let me know. If you are uncomfortable with how or what you are paying currently, come and discuss your concerns with me today. One

of the biggest reactions I have received so far is from a financial planner trying to protect their way of business, which they are entitled to do, but it does make one think. Another question which is important for all financial planners is why do clients come to me? What service do they expect? So this week, as I try and make a difference out there in our community I need your help once more – please tell me what the main reason is you used or you would use financial planning services for: • I like the personal service provided by my planner rather than from a bank. • To receive an investment return that is in excess of the

market or insurance product that is well worded and competitively priced. • To have some objective adviser help me set my goals and plot my journey towards these goals. • I would never consider using a planner. • Other (please explain) Please respond via email to jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz or call me on 07 571 8899. Josh Hoskin is a member of Goldridge Wealth Management, a national financial advice network. Phone 07 571 8899 or email jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz to see us for an initial meeting at no cost. A disclosure statement is available free of charge on request.

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Path finding a green economy Recently I listened to the newly appointed head of Greenpeace here in New Zealand protest deep sea oil exploration and promote the launch of the Rainbow Warrior 111.

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TECT AGM Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meetings of TECT (Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust), TECT Charitable Trust, TECT Holdings Ltd, TECT Finance Ltd, TECT Finance No.2 Ltd and Consumers of TECT. Thursday 28 July, 5:30pm. Club Mount Maunganui, Cnr Totara & Kawaka St, Mt Maunganui. We invite Consumers* to join us to hear about the activities of TECT in the last 12 months. $30.9 million was distributed to Consumers and Consumer Community Organisations during the year. Find out how the money was spent and how TECT fulfilled its obligations to Consumers. BUSINESS OF MEETING 1. To receive and adopt the Annual Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2011. 2. To receive and adopt the Annual Accounts, including the Audit Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2011. 3. To pass the following resolution: That Trustee remuneration payable to all Trustees taken as a whole of $102,000 per annum (plus meeting allowances) remain unchanged for the next financial year. 4. To consider and approve the appointment of an Auditor and to authorise the Trustees to fix the Auditor’s remuneration for the next financial year. 5. General Business (if any). ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TECT's 2011 Annual Report and Financial Statements will be available for inspection at the Annual General Meeting and afterwards at the Secretary’s Office, 96 Cameron Road, Tauranga between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm. Copies can also be downloaded from TECT’s website at www.tect.org.nz. Fraser Lellman, Secretary

of the indisputable link between environmental destruction and the ravages of rampant poverty – huge lakes and waterways shrinking and desserts expanding – all at frighteningly rapid rates causing water and land scarcity and therefore conflict, poverty and death for thousands. I’m not sure about you, but I just shudder when I hear about the millions starving right now in Ethiopia.

And I just don’t know what to do. It just seems so hard. Paula Thompson’s column continues with further discussion about the value of developing a green economy. Read in full on the Bay of Plenty’s leading news website www.sunlive.co.nz

Meet the new regional CEO Mary-Anne MacLeod, the council’s current group manager strategic development, is appointed as the new chief executive of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. This is an important appointment and we are delighted that we were able to make an internal appointment within a full and open selection process with over 30 applicants.

Mary-Anne is only the third CEO of our council since the formation of regional councils in 1989. She is also our first woman CEO and is the only woman CEO of the regional or unitary councils in New Zealand. I noted in Tauranga City Council-

lor Bill Faulkner’s article last week of the importance of the appointment of their new CEO, Ken Paterson, and I fully agree with his views. I know Ken, and I am certain that Tauranga has made a good choice. John Cronin’s column continues with further discussion about the role of the CEO and how the introduction of a new one generates opportunity for new initiatives. Read in full on the Bay of Plenty’s leading news website www.sunlive.co.nz

Mandating matters political Views differ about the value of MMP as a voting system, but there is no question that it delivers representative government. The reason: you can vote separately and strategically for candidates and parties. Like a particular candidate? Great. You can vote for that candidate independently of their party. Like a particular party? Cool. You can vote for that party independently of its candidate. You can vote-in Russell Norman even though you

live in the Tauranga electorate and he is standing in Rongotai. You can even vote for your favourite party if no candidate is standing in your electorate. New Zealand originally supported MMP because we wanted a diversity of representation in parliament. We still do! Twenty years ago, it was unimaginable that a strong and independent Maori Party would even exist, much less that it would sit as part of a coalition government. After all, then and now, Maori were/are only around 15 per cent of our national population. Of

*Consumers of TECT are TrustPower power account holders in Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty Districts.

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My first submission to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council Annual Plan questioned the current activity on the Katikati town centre. Council’s responses confirmed that it is out of touch with the community and has embarked on an expensive project of their own devising for their own purposes at a significant cost to the ratepayers.

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Interesting to hear a man of his standing and commitment talk about the global brand that New Zealand has as a clean green land and how our economic future could be enhanced by greater investment in renewable technology and exportable intellectual property in engineering capability around our natural resources of geothermal power et al. It was sobering to hear him talk

Land has just been purchased at what locals believe could be twice the current market price. Land Information New Zealand had already recorded the sale, but the actual sale price had been withheld. Residents’ letters to the local paper on the purchase were stopped by the council before publication.

our MPs today, about 15 per cent are Maori, 33 per cent are women (up about 10 per cent from the old days of FPP), and five per cent are Asian (up from zero per cent).

Ian McLean’s column continues with further discussion about MMP and its value as New Zealand’s electoral system. Read in full on the Bay of Plenty’s leading news website www.sunlive.co.nz

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Brian Anderson’s column continues with further discussion on proposed developments for the Katikati town centre. Read it in full on the Bay of Plenty’s leading news website www.sunlive.co.nz

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Mount hot pools mediation begins Environment Court mediation over the Mount Hot Pools development took place this week. The confidential process involves three parties and is the first step towards taking the issue to the Environment Court. Tauranga City Aquatics Ltd is appealing independent hearings commissioner Greg Hill’s decision refusing consent for the expanded

hot pools development project. The Mount Protection Society formed by people who opposed the development at the hearing, wants the decision to stand. “The whole thing’s confidential – we are not allowed to talk,” says MPS spokesman Fred Greenhill after the mediation. The MPS took an environment lawyer and a planner along to mediation. “It defies belief what’s happening because the council’s pet pony

TCAL is on a hiding to nothing,” says Fred. He says the project cannot go ahead because there are no car parks. The Mount is already congested. The Tauranga City Council’s recent $200,000 upgrade of the Pilot Bay boat ramp has attracted more boat users and their trailers, which on weekends are parked along The Mall. “Now we have a dozen ratepayers operating cafes and restaurants from the Calais to the Golden Sands who

Sound advice for your next vehicle purchase forward to re-connecting with Ultimate Motor Group is wellpast customers as well as meetknown as the Bay of Plenty’s ing new ones,” says Murray. award-winning Ford and Mazda His used vehicle sales team dealership, but it is also home to mates are Barry Gordon and one of the best selections of preArdie Andrew, who, like owned cars in Tauranga. Murray, are available seven With over 60 used cars on days a week to meet with cusdisplay at any one time, buyers are presented with the choice Ultimate Motor Group’s used car sales team: tomers to advise them on their Barry Gordon, Murray Cave and Ardie next vehicle purchase. of not only late model Fords Andrew, are always ‘on deck’ to talk to buyers “We have enjoyed exceptional or Mazdas, but a wide range of about their next vehicle purchase. sales results over the last few cars and commercial vehicles. months and have fresh stock Ultimate Motor Group can also the car delivered into their ownerarriving almost daily,” says Russell. call on its nationwide business ship within an hour,” says Russell. “This means that we always have contacts to source vehicles to meet Ultimate’s experienced sales team a wide range of cars, SUVs and utes a customer’s requirements. has also just been boosted with the here for buyers to inspect – each Used vehicle sales manager, Rusarrival of Murray Cave. and every week.” sell Pedersen, says Ultimate Motor Te Puke readers may rememSee and test drive this week’s Group offers competitive finance ber Murray as a salesman with exciting selection of vehicles at packages through its on-site finanSydenham Motor Group, where Ultimate Motor Group, located cial consultant, Mark Rouse. he enjoyed many years of sucon the corner of Totara Street and “In most cases, we’re able to get cess before taking a break from Hewletts Road. a customer’s finance approved and the industry. “I’m really looking

are dependent on their customers having a park in the vicinity, or their business will go broke.” The Tauranga City Council’s own pro-

jections show there will be more tourists walking about Mauao’s tracks, increasing the demand for parking at the base of the Mount. By Andrew Campbell

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Making flower arrangements accessible Greystreet Flower Company is a shop well known by Tauranga locals for its beautiful flower designs, stylish shop interior and friendly service. Owners Trevor and Rachel Masters are committed to continuing the personal service that Greystreet Flower Company is known for and have recently

made a few additions to benefit their customers. The recent purchase of a delivery van ensures that all flower deliveries arrive in the same condition they leave the shop and delivery times can be more flexible. “As the delivery man, I find that our customers really appreciate the fact we can be more flexible with our delivery times and the recipients love the personal service of hand delivered flowers. “It’s a fantastic job making people smile all day” says Trevor. The couple are also very excited to announce the launch of their new website this weekend. “Our new website not only showcases our beautiful flowers and designs, but it is a real pleasure to use,” says Rachael. “Our customers will find our new site very user-friendly and they know they are guaranteed flower deliveries will be the same quality they expect to receive from our shop, but with the added convenience of ordering online.” Next time you send flowers to someone special, need to send a memorable gift, or even want to treat yourself, visit www.greystreetflowers.co.nz

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A Tauranga wedding planner is organising a ‘race’ around Tauranga wedding venues to showcase what options there are when it comes to making the big decisions. Jacqui Ranui has developed the Amazing Race to show prospective brides and grooms a compilation of possible wedding venues within central Tauranga and its surrounds. “It was interesting to learn that a number of brides and grooms that came through the Special Events and Wedding Expo this year had limited knowledge of how many wedding venues there are available here in Tauranga,” says Jacqui. “On average, many couples were only aware of about three to five venues,

when in fact, I hold about 55 wedding venues in Tauranga with the potential of many more, so this is an opportunity to provide a sort of profile on current wedding venues.” The Amazing Race will involve racing around to different venues where participants are required to undertake a series of tasks and challenges – as well as take a photo – at each venue. Jacqui says this is designed to give each bride or groom a better idea about the venue and provide them with comprehensive notes in a fun way. Participating venues include Classic Flyers, Luv Boat II, and Hotel on Devonport. This year is the first Amazing Race and is held for venues only, with a group of 40-50 participants taking part, but Jacqui says she hopes to hold a more comprehensive event next year. “The race is to gauge and ascertain what the Tauranga

wedding industry has to provide couples planning a wedding locally. “Future participants invited to partake will be local brides and grooms planning their weddings so I am hoping for a successful event this year to initiate this series.”

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Catering takes on team colours

Owner Sandy Crooks, Sims Sue, Mary Campbell, Diane Williams and Matt Anderson. Photo by Bruce Barnard. The company has ordered black and When it came to upgrading white rugby tops from overseas, matchtheir uniform, rugby mad Juz ing those of the 1987 All Black rugby Catering knew the best way team to wear during the Rugby World to showcase their business and Cup period. Owner and caterer Sandy Crooks support their national team.

says with the businesses’ black and white colours the jerseys seemed appropriate for a uniform. “We are rugby mad here,” says Sandy. “We always hold sweepstakes for the big games – there is a couple here who weren’t into rugby as much as us, but we follow it 24/7 so they have jumped on board.” Unlike the original heavier jerseys, Juz’s Catering uniforms are made from light weight cotton, making for a more functional uniform. Sandy says the aim is to wear them for the next six months and should New Zealand win the World Cup, a further upgrade is looking likely. The uniforms have become a talking point for the catering company, which in a twist of fate is catering for a private function on the arrival of the Webb Ellis Cup at Ebbetts Holden. “They heard we had these new uniforms and were really thrilled to have us wearing them at the event.” By Laura Weaser

Light snack for any hour Light, sweet and made with all natural ingredients, it took me less than 20 minutes to eat nearly half a packet of La Panzanella Sweet Crisps. The light crisps are made with enriched flour and coated with a good helping of cinnamon and sugar crystals. The low fat, all natural crisps are a delicious and feel-good healthy alterative to the muffin I would general be craving at snack time. They left me feeling full, but not stuffed, despite consuming nearly the entire packet. La Panzanella has been making baked goods since 1990,

following centuries old artisan traditional recipes and these goods have now found their way onto the shelves of The Good Food Trading Co. I would recommend these for anyone who craves a sweet treat in the afternoons or nights, but doesn’t want to overdo the calories.

The Weekend Sun has three packets of La Panzanella Sweet Crisps to give away to lucky readers who can tell us when La Panzanella began making baked goods Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received by July 27. By Laura Weaser

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A culinary trip to Italy Pasta sauce

Ingredients 12 large sundried tomatoes Reserve the oil from the jar 1/2 red onion diced 2 cans chopped tomatoes 1/2 glass water salt & pepper 1 teaspoon sugar

I have returned from Italy and what a wonderful culinary trip it was. Pasta is on the menu every day in Italy, and this is kind of the same in my household. I know this is the key to my son’s heart, so I thought I would make his favourite pasta dish – pasta and meatballs!

Meatballs 500g mince 1 egg 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley 3 tablespoons white wine 2 garlic gloves crushed 1 small onion diced salt and pepper breadcrumbs Method Heat a deep pan with three tablespoons of sun-dried tomato oil, fry onion until soft add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for two minutes. Add canned tomatoes, water, salt and pepper, and sugar. Simmer on a low

heat for 20 minutes. Set aside. Meatballs, combine all ingredients, mix well and roll in bread crumbs. Fry in oil until golden on both sides add to pasta sauce and simmer on a low heat for 35-45 minutes until sauce has returned and meatballs are soft. Serve with your favourite pasta.

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One of the most frequently consumed beverages, coffee, has also developed a bit of a bad rep. Insomnia, weight problems, cellulite, at one point or other coffee has been blamed for pretty much every ill. So just how bad is your morning cup of java? Coffee is high in caffeine which can cause insomnia and anxiety in high doses. Some people are particularly sensitive to caffeine and will notice disturbed sleep after only one cup, while others can drink 5-6 cups s day without trouble. The caffeine in coffee causes the release of the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol so it is best avoided during times of high stress to avoid a double whammy. Coffee is a rich source of antioxi-

dants. In fact, studies have shown that for many Americans, coffee provides the greatest proportion of antioxidants to the diet. Antioxidants help to protect body cells from harmful free radical damage. Coffee may also help to prevent type two diabetes. Studies have shown that women who drink four or more cups of coffee a day are up to 50 per cent less likely to develop type two diabetes than those who drink less. The exact mechanisms behind this are not yet clear, however, it is suspected that coffee consumption may improve insulin sensitivity. As with everything, coffee consumption should be moderated. Limit to 1-3 cups of quality coffee per day. Choose brewed or espresso coffee, avoiding decaf and instant. By Jessica Bell, nutritionist

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Does gluten free mean flavour free? Fifteen years ago before the words ‘gluten free’ appeared on products in our supermarkets, I was travelling through Malaysia devouring amazing curries and rice based dishes. In Melaka, the home of Nonyan Cuisine (a blend of Thai, Malay and Chinese), I discovered what was to become a favourite dessert, proving to be very popular with customers at the Forrest on The Strand back in the 1990s. Looking back now I realise that over half the menu was gluten free, but they were never labeled as such, because no-one seemed to have the awareness they have these days. With most restaurants now providing gluten free options, the challenge for many chefs is to adopt recipes especially for the gluten free phenomenon – not always successfully. It’s often done by adjusting ingredients in fresh baking to make up for the binding of gluten in flour – there have been many gluten free failures, cardboard cakes and crumbly cookies. Savoury dishes

adopt readily, but flavour comes first and I tend to stick to the basics I know work, if the recipe says flour, why change it to some ground-up bird seed, flax and gum gaur? Perhaps this is why some people actually expect gluten free food to taste bland because they have had a gluten free muffin somewhere. Here is a recipe that is far removed from the boarding school lemon sago pudding some of us were inflicted with in our childhood. It is stunning in its simplicity; the texture of the sago, the richness of the coconut, and the un-cloying sweetness of the palm sugar combine to give you gluten free flavour.

Warm Sago pudding with gula melaka (Makes enough for four) 15-20 minutes

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of coconut cream and stir until the sago almost resists stirring, then remove pandam leafs and set in individual cups can be refrigerated and microwaved later. Melt grated palm sugar in a non stick pan over a low heat with a splash of water until a syrup is formed. To serve, unmould sago pudding when set 10 minutes. Heat if required, serve with lashings of coconut cream and gula melaka – an unbelievably addictive pudding. *Any good Asian store will have.

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The Weekend Sun has a bottle of Lake Chalice 2010 Riesling for lucky readers who can tell us what food be ideal with the Riesling? Enter online at www.sunlive. co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received by July 27.

Chris Gambitsis previewed his new release Lake Chalice Wines surrounded by a stunning array of Audis at Farmer Auto Village on Wednesday evening. The stand-out wine of the evening for me was the Riesling, which just happens to be my wine of choice to drink at the moment. A delicately bodied, medium wine with aromas of lime, lemon and grapefruit, it has distinct underlying mineral notes and a nice structure with good acid balance, which leads you through to a lingering finish. This wine would be ideal to serve with seafood. I find Riesling a really nice option for anytime really, but particularly over lunch. Grab a bottle of Lake Chalice 2010 Riesling and either enjoy it now or savour it as it matures over the next 5-6 years. Check out the video on www.sunlive.co.nz Enjoy! From

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Nutrients can help autoimmune problems Last week we looked at autoimmune diseases in general and now we can start to identify some important supporting nutritional compounds that can really help.

Part of the challenge faced by our immune system is that it actually needs a low level of response against our own cells to fight some diseases. Our immune system should be able to recognise cancer cells as something foreign that need to be attacked. Autoimmune disease starts when our immune system attacks perfectly healthy tissue.

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There is increasing evidence that our nutritional status can help prevent and even promote healing many autoimmune diseases. While every nutrient plays a role, those warranting special attention are vitamin D, certain classes of antioxidants especially flavanols, the trace minerals and Omega 3 fatty acids. The first thing I do when creating a nutritional support plan for people with autoimmune disease is to add vitamin D either on prescription from their GP or as a daily supplement.

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Vitamin D acts as an immune system modulator, which means it helps determine what to attack and what to leave alone. A recent study from Tufts University by Pelago et al ‘Vitamin D and autoimmune rheumatologic disorders’ (Autoimmune Review 2010) demonstrated links between autoimmune disease including rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, MS and others with low levels of vitamin D. My view is that almost everyone should take vitamin D throughout the winter months.

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To this I usually add other specialist antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds often at high initial doses before gradually shifting to a lower maintenance programme. In the majority of cases this can make a real difference.

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I first started experimenting with potent antioxidants over 15 years ago and many with rheumatoid arthritis noted real improvements. If vitamin D is needed to activate the immune system, then antioxidants is the first line of defence. Possibly the most destructive element of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis are the massive increase in free radicals produced by tissue inflammation. I always add about 500mg of mixed flavanols such as grape seed extract and resveratrol plus alpha lipoic acid. We also need to add the antioxidant minerals, especially zinc, selenium, copper and molybdenum, but in reality all 70 minerals and all the vitamins play some role. This is why the basis of supplementation for most autoimmune diseases is a combined multi antioxidant, multi vitamin and multi mineral.

John Arts is the founder of Abundant Health. For product information visit www.abundant.co.nz If you have questions or would like a free health plan you can contact John at john@johnarts.co.nz or phone 07 578 9051 or 0800 423 559. You can join his newsletter at www.johnarts.co.nz. Read more from John at www.sunlive.co.nz

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Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being. - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe If you have high expectations of those around you, this is what you elicit from them. For example, you may be challenged by someone’s sincerity, but if you choose to believe that generally they are sincere, this

in itself will help that person to address issues where they may not be completely so. If we hold someone to a high level of behaviour, we compliment them by the expectations we operate from. This in itself enables them to tap into those qualities more effectively because they are experiencing no judgement from you, rather acceptance of who they can be.

How would you feel if others related to you in a way that drew out the very best in you versus focusing on your faults? If you would like to find out more about coaching, phone Mary Parker for a complimentary session, 07 577 1200, email info@coachingtheattitude.co.nz or visit www.coachingtheattitude.co.nz

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The benefits of peels Winter is the time to actively exfoliate your skin with peels, use pigmentation treatments and generally get your skin back on track after the damaging effects of summer. Peels that are delivered in high concentrations in a dermatologic and cosmetic setting show results with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) can be incredible. The skin shows retexturization; improved skin tone, softer, smoother skin, fewer lines and wrinkles the reduction of acne lesions and fading of age spots. AHAs are re-emerging as one of

the most promising non-invasive anti-aging approaches for quick and effective results. Offering AHA skin care management in conjunction with Botox and facial fillers is becoming more and more common as the results are seen instantly, particular for the treatment of mature, changing and photo-damaged skin. AHA peels have been substantiated in reducing wrinkles, increasing firmness via collagen stimulation, smoothing the skin, reducing pigmentation and elevating hydration. Glycolic acid is the most wellknown of the AHAs, the natural source which is best extracted from the sugar cane plant. Glycolic acid loosens or dissolves the glue-like substances holding the outer layer of cells together to the underlying

epidermis. These thick, piled-up, clinging cells are responsible for the appearance of dry, rough, scaly skin and brown spots caused by age and sun damage. When the “glue” is loosened, the thick, micro-damaged outer layer is sloughed away and the newly exposed skin is healthier and smoother. Lactic acid comes from natural sources of sour milk and tomato juice. It is effective for the treatment of acne skin due to its penetration in to the sebaceous follicle and aging skin due to its excellent peeling action while moisturising and hydrating the skin. With ingredients like cranberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry and bearberry to reduce pigmentation, licorice extract and L-ascorbic acid to gently modify and brighten your

skin, powerful antioxidants such as the natural extracts of cocoa, and acai berry, lactic acid and pumpkins enzymes to retexturise your skin, active collagen inducing peptides and pomegranate extract to encourage a peeling treatment, restoring hydration, tone and firmness, with all these divine ingredients in a professional skin care range that actually works I wonder what you are waiting for?

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Selenium’s impact on the prostate Some years ago, I took my father to the Tauranga Hospital to have some urinary problem fixed. His operation was called a TURP operation (Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate). The urethra – the urine tube which passes from the bladder through the prostate gland then into the penis – was becoming blocked or squeezed, restricting normal urine flow. This can be cleared by paring away the blockage or a laser beam is sometimes used now. About 10 years ago, aged 69, I went for a rare medical checkup, ‘just in case’. A PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) reading of seven was the only result my doctor considered needed investigating. Subsequently, a visit to an urologist resulted in a specimen from the prostate gland

being taken. The result was announced as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) – a non cancerous, but somewhat swollen prostate gland. I don't remember any recommendations being made apart from checking it again later. It also happened that about this time I had lost several friends with cancer. They included a sheep farmer, an orchardist, a housewife, an office worker and a shearer. Why did clean green New Zealand have such large numbers of people getting cancer? I was looking for reasons, when a Lancet article on Selenium was drawn to my attention. An English health correspondent Jeremy Laurence commented that the article in the Lancet by Dr Margaret Rayman was a review of some 80 papers on the subject of low selenium and its widespread health effects. He had always been sceptical

of the need to take vitamins and minerals, but this article changed his mind. “It's well worth reading” he said. Low selenium can have an effect on moods or depression, viruses, fertility, reproduction, thyroid problems and cancer. I had a selenium blood test done and the result was 1 micromol/lt – New Zealand’s normal level. I began taking selenium drops and seven months and numerous blood tests later, with a level of about 1.7, I noticed my prostate problems had quietly disappeared. I have done some further trials with 11 members of a barbershop chorus and also on 150 volunteers. The results from these have supported the initial results. So if you want to avoid getting or cure prostate problems, start raising your selenium level to at least 1.6micromol/

lt. Two Brazil nuts a day is the fastest and only common food to get your level up in six weeks. Then continue with the nuts or any other selenium source, 200 microgms/day seems a good amount. By doing so, you will have halved your chance of getting cancer too. That’s a pretty good two-for-one. By David Walpole, industrial chemist, farmer and selenium researcher

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Thinking challenges in Papamoa These school holidays children at Palm Beach Plaza, Papamoa, have to keep their thinking caps on. With a mall map in hand, they need to decipher where Papa Moa’s baby chicks are hiding and once they find them, they are in the draw to win. “We thought it was a good way to keep the kids entertained and active these winter holidays,” says Lea Lehndorf, Palm Beach Plaza marketing coordinator, “everyone, loves a game of hide-and-seek”. Papa Moa himself is also there joining in the fun and delighting the children with his larger than life presence. For those not so keen to seek, there is a col-

ouring competition of Papa Moa’s baby chicks running in centre court. “Mums and dads are free to shop or grab a bite to eat while the kids get colourful.” There is no time limit on these activities, but if needed, the children can take the colouring competition home to complete. They just need to bring it back before the end of the holidays if they want to enter to win. Entries will be displayed in the shop window next to Paper Plus. Papa Moa will be in centre court between 11am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday of the school holidays. Winners of the colouring competition and the hide-and-seek draw will be notified by phone from August 1.

Katikati celebrates poetry Poetry enthusiasts in Katikati are celebrating National Poetry Day their own way with ‘High Tea and Poetry’ at Athenree Homestead on Saturday at 2pm. Delicious afternoon tea will be served in true Victorian style. You are welcome to read a poem and have a look around the his-

torical homestead. The hard working volunteers are constantly fundraising to bring the pioneer home back to its former glory. Books on Captain Stewart and his wife Adela’s arrival in New Zealand are available for purchase. This event has been sponsored by Katikati dance tutor Gaye Hemsley.

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Exploring the uses of a good floss All it took was a bit of creative ingenuity, hard work and dental floss to create an award-winning outfit for Tauranga business Dental Solutions.

The company impressed dental experts and fashion critics alike at the 2011 Dental Expo in Auckland, winning a $750 Prezy card for their creation. Their task was to create a ‘winter wonderland’ fashion item using dental products to ‘jazz up’ their dental uniform. Main designer and dental hygienist Lianne Bateman from Dental Solutions says it took her team months of creative input and creation to put the piece together, resulting in a piece that is “very Xena: Warrior Princess looking”. “It has become quite a talking point where we have displayed it at work,” says Lianne. “It is made out of some of the weirder dental products you wouldn’t identify unless you were in the industry.” These ‘weird’ items include squares of lead foil form x-ray sheets to create the appearance of chain mail armour, as well as cotton rolls and floss to create a cape. Other items include orthodontic wire, suction tips, polishing brushes and mouth mirrorheads. Lianne says one of the dentists also carved a taiaha (traditional Maori weapon) out of green bite wax to give the appearance of greenstone. Dental hygienist Lianne Bateman “You can see just by looking at it models the Skadi Nordic Warrior the attention to detail and all the work Goddess of Winter and Oral Health we have put into it.” costume. Photo by Tracy Hardy. By Laura Weaser

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Fighting to keep in youth in line Western Bay of Plenty Boxing coach Steven Picard is aiming to keep young Tauranga people off the streets these holidays. By Laura Weaser

Boxer Steven Picard from Western Bay of Plenty Boxing is taking youth crime head on. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

He is offering free classes at his gym in Brook Street, Parkvale, for anyone aged 10-25 years old. He says he wants to give young people something to do besides “the things they are currently doing or could get into”. “The kids I am targeting are those in areas such as Gate Pa, Greerton and Merivale,” says Steven. “I want them to do something instead of turning to crime or getting into

trouble because they are bored.” With 16 years boxing experience under his belt and working as a security guard, Steven knows that boxing is more than just fighting. “It takes a whole attitude change – it teaches discipline and respect; teaching kids to box, they start using manners and you stop and go, ‘woah’.” Classes are run with a social aspect, as a means to get fit or to train competitively. Steven says those who attend will be sparring against each other, so if anyone “loses their rag, they are only going to get beaten in the ring”. Anyone wanting to get involved can phone Steven on 021 057 4422.

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Winter is the time when many have a tendency to hide inside under the covers, but Sport Bay of Plenty has statistics showing there is benefit in getting off the couch to keep warm and fit.

The Winter Warm Up series is in its second year with more sports and activities added this year. The series is designed to get people off the couch, active and getting a taste of a sport/ activity in a social environment. Last year, 71 participants were involved in over eight activity options throughout July and August. This year, there are even more activities to choose from including boxfit, pilates, yoga, squash, le bop modern jive and ceroc. The goal is to get people back into sport or physical activity with small, sociable groups led by professional instructors. “This series is a great opportunity to get out and try something new and fun this winter,” says Sport Bay of Plenty active lifestyles advisor Nicki Miller. “In similar series run previously,

participants have really enjoyed learning new skills in a great social environment and in the last women’s series, 100 per cent of participants accomplished what they set out to achieve.” Feedback from the woman’s series held earlier this year – a similar woman’s only event – shows participants increased their level of participation, with 91 per cent showing their skills improving. Half the group had the goal of increasing their skill level and 32 per cent were there to get fit, and after the series had wrapped up 64 per cent were motivated to continue on what they had enjoyed most in the series. For more information about the Winter Warm-Up series contact Sport Bay of Plenty active lifestyles advisor Nicki Miller on 07 578 0016 ext 829 or nickim@sportbop.co.nz

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‘Super Hero’ themed holiday programme Once again St Columba Presbyterian Church in Cherrywood is organising its popular holiday programme for primary school children aged 5-11 years.

Explore Rotorua’s adventure park Rainbow Springs in Rotorua is well located for a day trip from Tauranga. Next to Skyline Gondola and Luge, the park is open day and night, offering a range of school holiday options from feeding the birds their breakfast, to a night adventure with the parkies. With an exciting new range of colourful and noisy birds now on display, the park has plenty to keep children interested these holidays. The café serves a children’s menu and great fluffies as well as a decent cappuccino for mum and dad. Opened in 1932, Rainbow Springs is a snapshot of our wilderness in the bustling tourist town of Rotorua. For years generations have brought their children and grandchildren to visit the birds, fish and reptiles that have made the park their home.

‘Living Legend’ is a fun, interactive programme based around a ‘Super Hero’ theme and on some of the miracles of Jesus. As usual, the programme is led by the church’s teenage team supported by enthusiastic adults. The programme consists of DVD clips, games, challenges, songs and stories for the first hour, followed by an excellent morning tea. The second hour is spent on arts and crafts with

paint, paste, glue, socks, boxes and other interesting things, so please wear old clothes as things will get messy. The programme is held in the church hall during the second week of the holidays. It’s on July 26-28, Tuesday to Thursday, from 9.30am to 12pm. A gold coin donation is requested. Registration forms have been circulated round schools and are available in the church foyer. For more information phone Sally at the church office on 576 6756 between 9.30am and midday or Barbara on 576 6274.

With the new Big Splash Project underway, the face of the park will change when a new water ride and free flight bird show opens in early 2012. Offering a more interactive experience, the new features will be complemented by a children’s interactive playground, expanded café and upgraded reptile facility. The Kiwi Encounter facility continues to impress visitors with its great work of saving the kiwi. By hatching eggs collected from the wild, a kiwi chick’s chances of survival are increased when the egg incubated and hatched at Kiwi Encounter is released back into the bush when they are about six months old. The Behind the Scenes Kiwi Encounter tour is an additional $5 and shows the incubation, hatch and rearing process of the kiwi. Lucky visitors get to see one hatch.

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Taking the first step It may be overlooked when travelling, but the simple act of arriving at a destination can give people a feeling of unease. Whenever you arrive in any country, whether it is by boat, plane or whatever, you are vulnerable. You have all your cash, cards, documents and anything else valuable on you right at that moment. It is even worse if you have never been there before and look like you haven’t – there are always people who are willing to ‘help’. Every precaution you take will help to avoid any potential problems. After all you do not want someone to ‘help’ themselves to your belongings, when you have just arrived.

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Cycling off fabulous calories Not being much of a cyclist – it was with some trepidation that I headed off to France to do some cycling through Provence. We picked up our Headwater bikes in the quaint village of St Didier and despite my lack of fitness – I had meant to get in shape prior to the trip, but somehow never got around to it – I was looking forward to the next eight days exploring the Provencal plains and foothills in their autumn splendour.

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The tour we were on was one of Headwater’s independent cycling holidays called ‘Provence Gastronomic Cycling’. We were given a full briefing of the route, a map, a guide to points of interest, plus a lesson on how to fix a puncture and plenty of time to familiarise ourselves with the bikes. You don’t need to speak French, but a little knowledge of a few greetings and basic phrases is helpful. My school French lessons from many years ago did the job okay. All Headwater cycling holidays are independent – the only time you see the Headwater rep is at the pick up point at the start for the briefing and at drop off at the end of the tour. They are, however, only a phone call away if required. Your luggage is transferred between the hotels every second day, leaving you to just enjoy the leisurely cycling between hotels. The two night stays allow you the chance to explore local villages on foot or you can cycle further afield if you prefer. This is a wonderful independent way to travel... you may not always meet up with other cyclists or walkers from the Headwater tours, but there are other guests and your wonderful hosts at each hotel.

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The comments book at each stop was great and useful for deciding what to see and do on our day off between cycling days. We travelled on the last departure for the season – in late October. While the scenery was stunning, it was cool and I would recommend early September to mid October or May and June to travel when the crowds are less and the roads are quieter. Most cycling is on smaller roads with little or no traffic, but on the

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Heating solutions fuelling comfort Shane Snowden is giving away petrol vouchers with every heat pump bought this month. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

With winter barely halfway through, Snowden Electrical is helping customers keep warm with a special offer on heat pumps. With high petrol prices taking money out of everyone’s pockets, he is helping make it easier with up to $200 in petrol voucher giveaways on high wall heat pumps bought in July. The Fujitsu heat pumps sold by Snowden Electrical are highly energy efficient – offering over $4 in heating for every $1 spent on power. “Heat pumps mean heating on demand,” says business owner Shane Snowden. “No need for a fireplace to make a time consuming fire. With on demand heat, you can set it so you have warm room half and hour before you get up in the morning.” “If you buy a heat pump now, you’ll not only have warmth for the rest of winter, but you can use it for cooling

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As one of the most natural materials, there are many benefits to using wool in the home this winter. Wool is the ultimate renewable fibre – it grows continuously on a sheep’s back

all year round. During summer, the wool from New Zealand sheep is sheared by skilled craftsmen and the sheep return to their pasture. At the end of its useful life, the wool can be returned to the ground, where the nutrients released during decomposition promote further grass growth and the natural production cycle starts all over again. Under the right conditions, wool is totally biodegradable. Wool is made up of natural amino acid chains, which are often referred to as ‘the building blocks of life’. As wool bio-degrades, rich, essential plant nutrients are released such as potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous. Wool requires very small amounts of energy to produce about 1/8th of that required for nylon. Wool reduces heating energy requirements by preventing heat loss, for example using it as a blanket or in carpet. In summer, a wool carpet prevents heat rising through the floor and keeps your room cool and comfortable. About 65 per cent of New Zealand’s electricity generation came from renewable sources, including 34 per cent from hydroelectricity and two per cent from wind. Finally, unlike synthetics, the carbon footprint of wool is barely discernible. The main source of energy is sunlight to make grass grow for the sheep. Over its lifetime, wool will save energy on heating and cooling.

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Hayden’s day in court Former Tauranga City Councillor Hayden Evans is close to having his day in court in his campaign to compel police to return his firearms licence and his weapons. Hayden surrendered his firearms licence and weapons two years ago at the invitation of police, however, he believed at the time they were acting as part of a political manoeuvre made by fellow Tauranga City Councillors. In court this week, the civil hearing he and police attended was adjourned

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Tauranga City Venues Ltd is rebranding Baypark to reflect the many opportunities Tauranga’s biggest venue offers once the indoor arena is completed. TCVL general manager Ervin McSweeney says Baypark is one of the most versatile and multi-purpose venues in New Zealand and the new brand connects with the community and the experiences they can have there. The five colours in the star represent the multiple uses of the venue and will be applied to promoting particular facilities or services; they are orange for speedway, green for community recreation and blue for corporate events. A new slogan, ‘Where there’s plenty going on’, is also part of the rebranding.

Armed robbery for smokes and cash The man who robbed the Arataki Superette this week did so for cash and tobacco products. At about 1pm on Tuesday a man dressed in black and wearing a balaclava walked into the dairy and threatened the woman working there with a firearm, believed to be a pistol. Detective Sergeant Darryl Brazier says the man then fled and is believed to have driven away in a small, dark-coloured saloon. He says police are still looking for the robber and hopes that someone may be able to them help find him after seeing the security camera pictures published here.

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The drowning of an 18-year-old baby in Waihi has prompted police to issue a warning about the dangers of containers holding water. The mother of the dead baby found him submerged in a plastic rubbish bin in the backyard of her property after earlier leaving him unattended. Police Sergeant Dave Litton says it appears an 18-month-old boy was playing in the backyard of his home unattended when the death occurred. He says if people see containers of water around where children are playing, empty them out and keep young ones under as much direct supervision

owing to incomplete paperwork and arguments over evidence. The adjournment is until September 12 when Hayden will again be in Tauranga. After being ousted from office at the 2010 council election, he moved to Perth. As part of the case he is seeking costs from the police – a matter to be determined at the end of proceedings. Hayden believes the political manoeuvre was an effort to dislodge him from office and is tied to claims against him of mental instability and a land dispute.

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Picture of the Week: Alex Scott performing at the Tauranga Performing Arts Competitions Society 54th Competitions Festival on this week. Photo by Annette Johnston. Email your photos to newsroom@ thesun.co.nz Not the News of the Week: (abridged) “Despite government denials today, Not the News can exclusively reveal that the Israeli spies discovered inside the Christchurch red zone cordon had already been to Tauranga and the Western Bay. In an astonishing exchange of intelligence, Israel has been impressed by the continued annexation of Waihi Beach by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the plan to extend its settlements in spite of the recent popular movement for self-determination by the residents. Waihi Beach, or West Bank as it will now be known, will see its new sea wall extended and fitted with access points to ‘ensure the safety of the residents’.” Read this Not the News in full at www.sunlive.co.nz

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alarmingly so, like Greece, Portugal and the USA, along with some other countries. We, the World, seem to be hurtling into bankruptcy, so countries keep borrowing more than they are earning with dire consequences. Mr Goff deserves much credit for his actions, which should have been actioned years ago. Ernest M Izett, Tauranga.

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simply a sideshow in the theatre that is NZ politics. This report (along with Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commentary) is another slap in the face to NZ citizens who have every right to object to their water supplies, wild food sources, and whole forest ecosystems being contaminated by this hugely dangerous, non-selective foreign poison, which has been banned in most other countries. It further shows the contempt and arrogance that National have for the NZ public, while supporting the dark pro-1080 alliances with which they are incestuously involved. The NZ Govtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appalling track record of toxin misuse, and cover-ups, continues. Since tabling this report, the Commissioner has (illegally) refused to answer Official Information Act requests as to â&#x20AC;&#x153;who commissioned, requested, or orchestrated this report?â&#x20AC;? I wonder why? It could be suggested that anyone who publicly applauds this report by claiming that it is an impartial, balanced & un-biased view on the use of 1080 in NZ, is either a liar, or a fool. Dean Maisey, Tauranga.

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Mary Brookes rushes into print again jumping to conclusions and making false assumptions. I regularly attended National Party meetings until my democratic right to oppose the Seabed and Foreshore Bill by Submission was deleted to the Trash Bin by Chris Finlayson. He did this deliberately by rushing the Bill back to Parliament before thousands of submissions could be heard. The National Party President Peter Goodfellow came to a Bethlehem meeting mid last year to talk about the Seabed and Foreshore Bill. Most people attending were against the it. He urged us to put in Submissions against it. These being later torpedoed by Chris Finlayson. Often small dogs were mentioned in opening addresses at such meetings. I

decided there were more important issues facing the country like the killings and assaults on small children and the need for Parenting Classes in such environments. The large number of young people out of work because of the recession who need to be placed in work training schemes so they can get jobs when the economy picks up. More recently the huge debt this Government has run up that future generations will have to pay for. The CloseUp program on Kawerau the other night highlighted some of these problems this Government should be addressing and is not. I acknowledge the work Simon does. Mary Brookes should take off her blue tinted glasses and stop her acidic attacks on people. Margaret Hills, Tauranga.

Insulting, derogatory language I write in response to the two letters concerning the sound levels at Baycourt Theatre, namely those of R B Wyld and John Gauld. I was quite appalled not by the criticism but by the insulting and derogatory language used in both letters â&#x20AC;&#x153;deaf idiot, bellowing cow, demented lunatic.â&#x20AC;? I attended both performances of the Last Night of the Proms and disagree entirely with the rude criticism of Miss Cotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. Did the critic not see that she was under amplification throughout the entire eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance and â&#x20AC;&#x153;bellowing cowâ&#x20AC;? she certainly was not at any stage! In fact, after each of those performances she was approached by members of the audience and commended for her performance, and specifically for that particular item with backing track. I know because I am her Vocal Coach. As to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;deaf idiotâ&#x20AC;? monitoring the sound mentioned by R B Wyld â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he

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was a Sound Specialist from Auckland with nearly twenty years experience, and very highly qualified in his craft, much sought after to design and monitor sound in the Auckland theatres, who is sent each year to the USA by his employer to upskill and is engaged each week travelling throughout NZ, training and keeping technicians here skilled to current technology standards. RB Wyld did approach him in an aggressive manner and was advised politely that the second half would be no different in sound levels from the first half. There are two sides to every story, and I know this one as I organised that function and the technician was my son. For every â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ë&#x153;grizzlerâ&#x20AC;? at a concert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and there will always be one, there are ten more who take the time to pat the sound technician on the back and say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well Doneâ&#x20AC;?. And they are the ones who count! Andrew Braid, Welcome Bay.

I have met very few deaf idiots, some were quite intelligent in fact, but like yourself R.B. Wyld, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the loud mouths that are mostly idiots! Empty vessels maketh the most noise as they say! TCC has responded to you appropriately and we find it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the fault of us deafies - idiots or not. Ray Jones, Otumoetai.

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Road Code should be free In an article on page 3 of Friday 15 Weekend Sun, all Tauranga drivers are labelled as ‘ignorant’ of the rules of the road by both the Tauranga Road Safety Coordinator (who actually employs her?) and the Acting Senior Sergeant in charge of the Western BOP road policing. They say that ‘lots of people haven’t looked at the road code since they sat their license.’ How would they know that? If it were true, then there may be a very good reason for it – of which the

officials themselves may be ignorant. It currently costs around $25 to buy a copy of the Road Code. Why would drivers pay that for something they have already paid the Government to produce, in terms of income tax, petrol excise duty and GST? And pay $25 again and again every time the Code becomes out of date? If the authorities really want to improve road safety, they could start by making the Road Code available for free. J Dent, Tauranga.

Hiding behind charade of poverty Rod Petricevic the boss of the failed Bridgecorp Finance Company, claims he will not get a fair trial because he can’t afford a lawyer, as he has no job or money. After his unsuccessful submission to have the charges dropped, he made another application for legal aid. His previous application for legal aid was rejected on the grounds that he has access to the family trust, which has substantial assets and reported to be in the millions. Yet he still expects the state to fund his defence. After fleecing 14,500 investors, Mr Petricevic is trying to fleece the rest of us. This man needs to consider his

options, like, sell some of the assets in the family trust, downsize or sell the family home, take out a mortgage or a loan, have a garage sale, or even get a job. He also should stop hiding behind the charade of being poverty stricken and destitute, while continuing to live the life of Riley, and the loss of $459 million of investor’s money had nothing to do with him. Without doubt some of the assets, which are conveniently stashed in the R M Petricevic Family Trust would have been derived from his accused criminal activities. Brian Porter, Welcome Bay.

More important issues than boobs Back in the day when the waters were sweet in Ngaruawahia and Nambasa was all about love peace and bare breasts, we wouldn’t have given boobs on bikes a mention, unlike the 50 letters and comments over the past week in local rags. On any given sunny day at the Mount main beach in the seventies there were more fun bags wobbling up and down

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Submit on signage I encourage everyone to make a submission on the proposed Local Elections “signs” policy and submissions close on the 5 August 2011. As there is no requirement to pay a permit cost, to be able to put up Local Body election signs, the entire cost of monitoring and policing the policy is therefore borne by ratepayers. If a permit fee was required this would at least cover, in part, the cost of Council monitoring staff ’s time and associated travel costs in answering the many residents complaints regarding these signs but as no fee is payable the total cost is met by ratepayers through their rates. As the current Council is stating that they have a strong desire to reduce costs incurred by ratepayers it seems illogical that they would vote any other way other than to agree to adopt the new elections signs policy and that is that they, in future, be banned on public property. Mike Baker, Bethlehem.

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Anglican Church cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St 7pm. Free entry, $2 for half time snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Movie clue: Shakespeare’s famous love story with a twist. Light Show Hosted by Greerton Village in Village Square at 6.30pm. Live music, lanterns, fire performers & other forms of lighting. No charge, postponed if wet. Sock-It To-Em Creative Tauranga Gallery, celebrating the resurgence of hand made socks, this exhibition presents a sock extravaganza until Aug 1. Coinciding with Creative Fibre BOP area at Baycourt July 27 - Aug 31. Free admission.

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Sat 10am at Hanmer Clinic meeting rooms, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyre Master) Ph/txt 021 022 05550 email: recoveringwomen@gmail.com 50th Birthday Reunion Tauranga Machine Knitters club August 13. RSVP by 30 July to Janice 576 9070 email: janmgraham@ gmail.com Brazilian Drumming Absolute beginners every Sat at Elizabeth St Community Centre 9.30- 11am. Gold coin donation. Phil 021 075 4300 or www.taurangasmba.org Come to our Birthday Dance Join us for our 98th birthday dance, sequence & old time dance at Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. $6 entry, $5 members. All welcome. Allyson 576 9194

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Sharing The Truth, The Way & The Life together. All ages & backgrounds Jew & non Jew welcome. Every Sat 10am. Geoff or Pamela 570 1438 Poetry Day Celebration High tea at Athenree Homestead, Katikati 2pm to celebrate national poetry day 2011. Open mike available for those who want to share a poem. Afternoon tea & entertainment. All welcome. Tickets $10 from “Flowers on Main” Katikati. 07 863 4363 or 577 1753 Royal NZ Air Force Assn AGM 11am followed by lunch in the Oak Room. Lew 574 9800 Samba Dance Fitness Add some carnival to your life. Learn all the basic steps & more. Fun & great way to keep fit. No previous dance experience necessary. Every Sat at Elizabeth St Community Centre 11.30am - 12.30pm. First session free then $5 donation. Maya 021 995 065

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Talulah Belle Lautrec-Nunes Tea rooms/ gallery/studio open 10am – 3.30pm July 23 & 24. Devonshire tea $5. No Eftpos. Safe parking for Otanewainuku bush walk. Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Radio Sailing Club Model yacht racing every sat 11am - 4pm & Weds 1.30-5pm at Lake Taurikura, Scoria Close, The Lakes, Tauriko. Tauranga Woodcrafters Club Meet 3rd Sat of every month at clubrooms, Yatton St, Greerton 1pm. Visitors or interested folk welcome. Geoff 579 3637 Variety Show Otumoetai Baptist Church, Aug 6 6.30pm. Featuring: Bettie Pratt, Phoebe Ball, Brendon Horan, Mike Savage, Jackson Maynard & more, supported by “The Black Singlet Show Band”. In conjunction with Coastal Country Music Club. Tickets $10, includes supper, from Bayfair Lotto, Drivers Bar, Phillips Garage. Jackson 575 2242 or 021 396 704 or email: blacksingletentertainment@gmail.com

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nial Theatre 3pm. The very best from 10 days of dance, music & drama. Adults $15, children $10. Tickets only available at Baycourt Box Office. Alexa Still - Flute Presented by Tauranga Musica & TrustPower at Mills Reef 7pm. Bay Blokart Club Friendly sailing club at Baypark track every Sun & race days on second Sun of month. Use construction entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322. www.baypark.co.nz

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Legion of Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St 7-9pm. Guest speakers: Joycelle & Christine O’Reilly. $5pp. All welcome. Leigh 218 0330 Laughter Yoga Mount Yoga Studio cnr Tawa & Puriri Sts 11.30am. Sessions run for 30-40 minutes. Be prepared to be silly & laugh. Children welcome, free. $3 per session. Mini Car Club Open to all mini drivers. ‘Magical mystery tour’ & quiz. Meet at Pyes Pa shop next to bypass roundabout 9.30am for 10am start. Free. Just turn up. Mike 027 245 8244 Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market Every Sun 9am - 1pm in Phoenix car park, rain or shine. Fresh fruit, breads, cheese, plants,

veges & more. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 National Hockey League Action Come & support the Bayleys Midlands hockey teams at Tauranga Hockey Centre, Blake Park July 31 as they take on Auckland in the first round NHL action in Tauranga. Awesome display of fast & skilful hockey, & an opportunity to see our region’s Black sticks playing for provincial pride! Games start 2.30pm. Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market 7.30am 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. $10 per car space. 0272 593 120. Next market Aug 14. Papamoa Country Music Club Meet 4th Sunday of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 1-4.30pm. Guest artist NZCMA Patron & recording artist Dennis August. PCMC members $3, visitors $4. Cathy 542 3200 Petanque Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Every Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419 Singles Mix & Mingle 40+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Looking for friendship or companionship? Join like minded individuals who want to meet new singles in a relaxed atmosphere. Gayle 027 439 3267 Sunday Bible Study Every Sunday 10am. Fellowship tea 10.45am, Sunday worship 11am. 1st & 3rd Sunday evening singing 6pm. Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton, 1400 Cameron Rd. 541 0388 Tango at Za Bar Argentine Tango at Za Bar/Pizzeria, Upstairs 53 The Strand. Salon/ social Tango from 6.45pm. Visitors, spectators & interested people welcome. Free demo/intro to Tango. Carl 021 280 4464 Tauranga BMX Club Gates Sunday afternoons at Sulphur Pt track 1.30pm start. First 3 nights free, members $2. Volunteers needed to help run this. All welcome. Email: taurangabmx@gmail.com

Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Car Fair

Every Sunday 8am - 12pm 11th Ave carpark (opp Mad Butcher). Buy & sell cars/vans/ utes/4x4/camper/boats. Ken 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz Theosophical Society Taoist Tai Chi, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106

Reviews of DVDs, old and new, as well as other bits and bobs.

Monday 25 July

Aikido Shinryukan Tauranga Mon - Weds 5.50-7pm, Morland Fox Park (beginners class). First month free. www.aikido.shinryukan.co.nz Argentine Tango for Beginners 6 week introduction to Salon (social) Tango starts Aug 8 7pm. The popularity of this sensual dance is growing nationwide. First lesson free. Carl 021 280 4464 or email: carl@ eltango.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Bethlehem Hall every Mon 7.15pm. All ages & new players welcome. First 2 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & occasional guest speakers Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church, 13th Ave. Weds City Church Otumoetai Rd. All classes 9.1510.15am. First class free. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Concert Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainment by Glee Singers, followed by afternoon tea. All welcome. Fire Brigade Indoor Bowls Club Club night championship fours 7pm at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Colin 543 0326 Fitness League Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St Johns Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378 Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 542 4191 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Junction Coffee & Chat Group For people with an experience of mental illness at Junction office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 579 9890 Learn Salsa & Cuban Salsa New 6 week dance course at Otumoetai Action Centre, Tga from 6.45pm onwards. Fun, social, great for fitness. No partner required. All welcome. 021 045 4235 or www.baysalsa. co.nz Lyceum Club Ladies Readers open day 1.45pm. Music appreciation Thurs 2pm. At Clubrooms, 68 1st Ave. Mercedes 543 0612 Meditation Free classes. Find the real meaning & purpose of your life. Bring out the peace & joy that exists inside you. Mon 10am & 7.30pm. David 576 9764 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilita-

OUT THERE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment. tion. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga, Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues, St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven Rd & Marlin St. All 9am - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411 Relationship Services Parenting through Separation Mon at Tauranga 10am-12pm & Tues 7-9pm. 576 8392 Sequence Dance Class Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon 1-3pm St Johns Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. $3pp. Gordon 573 4333 Sit and Be Fit Class Seated down class. Focused on balance, stability, aerobic, flexibility & strength. . Tues 11.30-12.30pm at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 11am-12pm at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay. 578 9272 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club Club night (entries champ pairs) 7.30pm, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. New bowlers welcome. Ron 570 1570 Taewkon-Do Te Puna School every Mon & Thurs 6-8pm. First 2 weeks free. 2 instructors, specialising in teaching children. 571 4554 Tauranga Arthritis Support Group Wesley Methodist Church Lounge, 13th Ave, Tga 1.30-3pm. This week: cuppa & a chat. $3 entry, includes afternoon tea. Tauranga Badminton Club Bethlehem College every Mon & Weds from 7.30pm. All players welcome. Friendly club. Racquets available. Sue 543 0035 or 021 194 4335 Tauranga Plunket Older Mums & Bubs Playgroup. Are you an older mum or dad, aunt/uncle or grandparent caring for young babies & preschool children? Every Mon during term time at Tauranga Plunket Rooms, Devonport Rd 10am. Kath 557 8109 or katherine.lawrence@plunket.org.nz Tauranga Spinners & Weavers Every Mon 9.30am & every 2nd & 4th Thurs from 7pm. Arts & Crafts Centre Elizabeth St West. Do you knit, crochet, felt, spin or weave? Tuition & coaching available. Pauline 578 6258 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9.15-10.15 at Salvation Army Community Hall, Eversham Rd. Tues 9.1510.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.3011.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd.

Kelcytaratoa:CrisisandIsolation Until 6 November

PAINTING NEW ZEALAND Art from Te Papa 1890 - 1950 Presented with the assistance of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Until 21 August

THE KELLIHER COLLECTION: Past and Present Until 4 September

LAND[E]SCAPE Until 4 September

For the first time at Tauranga Art Gallery: The Nairobi Trio. Friday 19 August, 8pm. Strictly limited tickets $30 each. Open daily 10am - 4.30pm

The Weekend Sun Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272 Zumba for All Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd Mon 9.30am, Thurs 9.15am. $5 for casual & $4 with a concession card. Just turn up. Ruth 0274 156 819

Tuesday 26 July

Excel Toastmasters Club Learn to be

a competent communicator & get your message across. Meet 6.15pm on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Mount Senior Citizens Centre, 345 Maunganui Rd. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610 Genesis - Women’s Group Every Tues during school term. This week coffee at BB’s Cafe, Fashion Island 10am. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264

Inachord Ladies 4 Part Harmony Chorus

Every Tues at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave 7pm. Have fun singing & make new friends. Irene 549 5115 Junior Badminton Club Otumoetai College Gym, all grades 5.30 - 7pm. Racquets available. Sue 543 0035 Katikati Support Group Coffee & chat for people with an experience of mental illness at Katikati Resource Centre, Beach Rd 10am – 12pm. 579 9890

Kids Christian Holiday Programme

‘Living Legend’ for primary school children at St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood On July 26, 27, 28 & 29 9.30am – 12pm. Fun activity programme & morning tea with art & craft activities. Sally, Church Office 576 6756. Registration forms at church offices & church foyer or register on the day. Kidz Need Dadz Coffee morning every Tues at 538 Fraser St 9.30am. All welcome. 571 0379 Mount Aglow Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Rd, Mount 9.45am. Come & join us if you are needing a new direction to your life. Guest speaker Pastor Tom Few – Amazing testimony. Shared lunch to follow. All women welcome. Raewyn 574 6967 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues 9am - 12pm at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session, students $2. First day free. Josie 574 1131 Relaxation Seminar for Women Take control now, learn to control stress & tension, learning tool for life. You can sleep easier & live happier & healthier using our clinically developed techniques by Total Performance Development. At Configure Express Bethlehem 6.45pm. Ph 579 2239 - bookings essential as places are limited. Seminar Presented by Age Concern Tga & Harris Tate Law at Bureta Park Motor Inn, Vale St, Tauranga 10.30am - 12pm. Topic: “What documents should I have?” Wills, EPA, Living Wills. Approaching Senior Years. Gold coin donation. To reserve a seat 578 2631

South City Indoor Bowls Club Inc

Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Invitation Pairs Tournament. Ph Mary 541 0687 Stitching Servants Every Tues at Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton 10am. Card, quilt, bear making, knitting etc. 541 0388 Table Tennis Tauranga Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd Tues 12.30-3.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Thurs 9-11.30am. Fri 9- 11.30am & 7.309.30pm. QEYC Weds 12.30-3pm, Fri 10.30-12.30pm. Caroline 543 0702 Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Jam nights 7.30pm weekly, blackboard concerts 4th Tues & 2nd Sun, Trust Bar, Bureta Park, Vale St. Sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Sheryl 552 5906

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Monthly meeting at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. DVD entitled ‘Earth’s Evil Twin’ referring to Venus. Public welcome. Telescope viewing if weather permits. 576 5389

Tauranga Indoor Bowling Club Progressive/Aggregate 7.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. New bowlers welcome. Ron 570 1570 Toastmasters Te Puke Every Tues at Constables Gallery 7.30pm. Visitors & new members welcome. Mark 573 8189 a/hs Widow & Widowers Club People living alone invited to Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292

Wednesday 27 July

Arabian Spice Belly Dance Club Every Weds at Te Puna Community Centre, above the Tennis Courts, Maramatanga Park 6.30pm. Learn to shimmy in style & have fun. Available for community performances. Raffa 576 4112 or 021 124 5982 Baywide Community Law Service

Drop-in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St, Tauranga 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary, Free legal assistance. Bipolar Support Group Junction office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton 1-2pm. 579 9890 City Early Start Toastmasters Join the motivated, vibrant & encouraging bunch at Zaggers Café 7-8.15am for personal development, career boosting opportunities - rewards & benefits - priceless. Lani 571 1545

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

At 250 Cambridge Rd 10.45-11.45am. Suitable for arthritics, joint replacements, fall prevention & injury or illness rehabilitation. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Greerton Hall. Club night 7.30pm. Super Liquor Ladder & Champ Finals 7pm. Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by qualified instructor. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388 Ladies Bible Study/Tea Every Weds 10am. Singing/Bible class 7pm. Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton, 1400 Cameron Rd. 541 0388 Mt Maunganui RSA Women’s section social afternoon 1.30pm. Entertainment, raffles, sales table & afternoon tea.

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Weds plus, Thurs club night & new dancers. Frontiersmen’s Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063 Salvation Army Meeting For all women every Weds 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave Tauranga. This weeks speaker: Jeff Major - ‘The Elms’. New members welcome. 578 4264 Scottish Country Dancing Weds Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Mini expo, readers & healers, 8 Palmer Court, Te Puke. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. $10 entry. Russell 573 7933 Walking Group Age Concern walking group. Free bus trip to Hamilton SkyCity 9.30am. Leave I Site Information Centre, Wharf St 9.30am. 578 2631

Western BOP Newcomers Network

New to the area? Want to make new friends? Weekly coffee mornings every Weds at Forrester Hall, Historic Village on 17th Ave 10.30am - 12pm. 571 6419

Thursday 28 July

Age Concern Tauranga Monthly edu-

cational meeting at Historic Village Hall, 17th Ave 10am. Guest speaker: Angela Dold, U3A. Going on holiday “A comedy of errors”. Cost $3pp (includes morning tea). All welcome. 578 2631 Bay Salsa Club Salsa on the Strand. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Thurs at Buddha Lounge. Great for fitness, no partner required. $2 entry (members free). All welcome. www. baysalsa.co.nz

Creative Fibre Exhibition Hosted by Tauranga Spinners & Wavers at Baycourt, Durham St July 28-31 10am - 4pm. Free admission. Divorce & Separation Hurts! Find help at Divorcecare, 12 week recover seminar & support group in one for both men & women. Next course Aug 4. Places limited. To register or for info Andrea 027 209 4840 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities. Thurs 9.30am Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Weds 10am at Katikati Memorial Hall. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Womens chorus meet Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Pam 578 3757 Matua Bowls Levers Rd for intermediate & secondary students 9am - 12pm & 1-3pm. Bowls available. Wear flat soled shoes. Phil 576 3516 Mount Art Group Every Thurs 9am - 2pm at St Peter’s Parish Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mount. New members welcome. Elise 575 9851 St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

We visit Sally Army 7.30pm. Ron 570 1570

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Fun, rehab exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Thurs 9.3010.45am City Church, Otumoetai Rd. Men & women welcome. Cardiac Care leader Dianne 576 5031 Tennis Aerobics Skills/drills & fitness with tennis coaches. For beginners to experts, all ages at Gate Pa Tennis Club from Aug 4 for 6 weeks at 7.30-9pm. $90 for 6 sessions, groups of 4-6 based on skill level. Casuals by negotiation. Marietta 544 4403 a/hs Wanna Dance Rock n Roll Only authentic Rock n Roll music. Come dancing & have fun every Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Greerton. No fees. Admission $2.50 per night. Maria 576 7326

Friday 29 July

Brazilian Partner Dancing For beginners at Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 7pm. Brazilians are social, fun loving people who enjoy their music & dance. Come & find out why! 022 091 5970 or www.latindancetauranga.co.nz Friday Evening Pyes Pa Badminton

Aquinas College Action Centre 6-8pm. All skill levels welcome. Scoring new rules badminton. $5pp. All ages. Colin 021 139 2598

Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling League

Friendly league playing each Fri (3 games) at 13th Ave 10 pin 1pm. New members wanted. Barry/Loris 543 3523 Gay/Bi Mens Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations Alex 027358 5934 a/hs Housie Tauranga RSA, Greerton. Starts 1pm sharp. Please come early. All welcome. 544 1944 Kids Fun Friday Free Bible crafts, stories, puzzles, puppets, plays, skits, snacks & singing. Tauranga Church of Christ, Greerton, 1400 Cameron Rd 3.30-5pm. 541 0388

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for nonproﬁt clubs and organisations. email julie@thesun.co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga. Deadline 3pm Tuesday. Contributions should be less than 20 words.

54 th Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts 15 - 24 July 2011 3 Sessions Daily - Adults $2 Students $1per session

Baycourt Theatre Highland Dance: 16 July Tap Dancing: 16 - 18 July Modern Dance: 19 - 21 July Ballet: 22 - 24 July

Baycourt Exhibition Space Singing: 15 - 17 July Instrumental: 18 - 20 July Speech and Drama: 21 - 24 July

Festival Concert 3.00pm Sunday 24 July 2011 Baycourt Centennial Theatre

The very best from 10 days of Dance, Music and Drama! Adults $15 ($12) Children $10 ($8) Family 2A 2C $35 ($30) (TECT Concession Card Discount Applies) Tickets only available at Baycourt Box Office Ph. 07 577 7188

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Old and new mesh for quality This week I want to write about Nine Mile Stone; they have a show coming up at Baycourt that I’d like to recommend to you. First off though, a little diversion. Last weekend I went to the Mid-Winter Christmas at the Historic Village. I’d first heard about the planning for this event a good six months ago, and being the eternal pessimist that I am with regard to events in general, I was a little dubious about the concept. An all-day outdoor event in the middle of winter? Need I say more? Even by the time you get into May, weather makes it tricky to plan for stuff outdoors. Yet here was an event in the middle of July, a new event with an unproven concept. But when I got to the Historic Village on – astonishingly – the first day it hadn’t rained in over three weeks, I was simply blown away. To see huge crowds of people sipping on mulled wine, wrapped up like the cold Christmases of my childhood, was truly special. In the centre of the village, around the Christmas tree, with fairy lights twinkling and a gentle sprinkle of soft beautiful snow falling I saw adults and children standing with sheer wonder

and delight on their faces. Just watching such a genuine moment of joy was a rare and special treat. The organisers knocked it out of the park. This was the best-organised first event I think I’ve ever seen in the town. And, with ticket prices kept low – $25 for a family of five – everybody could be there, and from what I saw, they were, with lines still going in after 7pm. The village has never looked better, showing what it really can be, and thousands of people (with children) drank and made merry without any stupid excesses or trouble. It’s funny how a family event can bring out the adults in people. And, back to Nine Mile Stone. I have long admired these guys. If you don’t know the name then you might know them as The Mellow Drops. They have just recorded their debut album under that new name and are launching it with a show in Baycourt’s main theatre on Saturday, July 30 just over a week away. One of the reasons I admire these guys is that they don’t give in easily. The core of the band is the partnership of Derek Toner and Cian O’Cinsealla, two Irishmen who played in a band called The Mellow Drops and whose separate travels around the world led them both to Tauranga, where the unreleased album they had

with them eventually took life as The Mellow Drops first CD. Since then they have been searching for the right players and place to record a follow-up, intent on continuing their particular style of music, serious guitar-driven commercial rock,

matching sincere lyrics and Cian’s emotive, slightly vulnerable voice, with Derek’s electric guitar lines in an acoustic/electric combination that chimes so well with a lot of what you hear on the radio these days. They also have ambitions towards a stage

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The Weekend Sun has two tickets to give away to see Nine Mile Stone play lucky readers who can tell us what was Nine show that is previously more than known just a band Mile Stone as? playing, using andatprojections to really give the Enterlights online www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received by July 27. audience an audio-visual experience. With the new album – All Roads Lead Home – just finished at Welcome Bay’s Colourfield Studio, they have taken the most ambitious step a local band can and booked into Baycourt, the only place really set up to produce such a show. This is where bands in town really prove themselves and Nine Mile Stone are aiming for the sky. They’ve also kept ticket prices very reasonable, $22 or $18 for students, and – if you’re into rock music at all – I’d urge you to go along. I’ve got an advance copy of the album (to be reviewed next week) and it’s certainly the best thing the band has yet done. The live show should be another step forward. Get tickets from the Baycourt box office or at www.ticketdirect.co.nz And, to finish, after something of a drought, there seems to be a veritable deluge of local music arriving. Also on July 30 at 10pm at Krazy Jacks on The Strand, rockers Enercia are launching their new EP, Change. Dedicated music fans will of course be at both gigs.

First arena concert set to rock the walls Pink Floyd fans can prepare for a big night at the first ever concert to be held at the TECT Arena at Baypark. On Thursday, September 8, the musical opportunity the new venue provides is being exposed by the performance of a tribute band to the original experimental rock group Pink Floyd. The First Big Gig – A Pink Floyd Tribute is a full reproduction of the iconic album, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and is being performed by South Island band The Lynch Mob. Renowned for their mind-blowing theatrical shows, Pink Floyd was one of the world’s most progressive and influential rock bands of all time. Unsurpassed sound and extraordinary lighting and visuals were regular features of their spectacular shows. Staying true to this live spectacular, The Lynch Mob will present a truly memorable show including some ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ classics, plus some bonus masterpieces, which will include local performers. In the three years since first perform-

From left to right, some members of the eight piece band, The Lynch Mob: Nick Lynch, Stacey McDonald, Emma Pullar, Ben Lynch, Marc Hamilton, Tom Lynch. ing their production, The Lynch Mob has emerged with an outstanding tribute and a loyal following. In 2010 they headlined the Queenstown Winter Festival Opening Party, rocking more than 10,000 people. Their annual Over the Top Rock performance sees guests flown in by helicopter to watch them perform exactly a mile high on the top of Cecil Peak in the Southern Alps. The concert at TECT Arena at Baypark is six weeks prior to the recently announced Meat Loaf concert being held there in October. Tickets for TECT Arena at Baypark performance are on sale Monday, July 25 from all Ticket Direct outlets.

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RANGO Dir: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Stephen Root. Rango is an odd proposition. It’s a beautifully rendered, incredibly detailed piece of animation. It’s a very cleverly constructed spoof on westerns, actors and movies. And I don’t know where it’ll find an audience. The titular motor-mouthed chameleon is voiced by Johnny Depp. He becomes the accidental sheriff in a town starved of water, and overcomes the townsfolk’s scepticism (which soon turns to worship) to emerge a hero. Your typical western – sort of, except it’s a lot cleverer than that. It’s not every day you find a plot with nods to both Chinatown and Star Wars and quick riffs on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and a host of other hip, cult films. It’s also not often you Wasted on the Young ( ) charts Aussie high school hi-jinks, but unlike the not uncommon DTV mope-fests from that country, is an ultra-stylish tale of bullying swim team jocks and seething social jealousies. With something of a Brett Easton Ellis vibe, sex, drugs and nihilism are the order of the day. Centred round rich step-brothers – nasty jock and sympathetic geek – and the girl who gets between them, this is a totally adult-free zone. The impressively tough and unpredictable story shows up the blandness of similar American efforts and really deserved a decent chance in cinemas here. Liam Neeson goes to Berlin to give a speech at a hi-tech conference. After a dramatic car crash he is hospitalised and wakes up to find a stranger has taken his place. And everybody is trying to kill him. It’s an intriguing, if not entirely new, premise and Unknown ( ) does a good job of sustaining it. These sort of things are all about how long it takes you to guess the twist. Inevitably the reveal and wrap-up are less enjoyable than the ride, but Neeson is a safe pair of hands and the

get a voice cast as eclectic as this, featuring, amongst others, Abigail Breslen, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean Stanton, Alfred Molina, Timothy Olyphant, Ray Winstone, and Ned Beatty (basing his character on John Huston’s sinister patriarch from Chinatown). And that’s the problem: it’s not really for kids – despite some delightful slapstick and low humour the general tone of the film is aimed firmly at adults, who are likely to either lap it up or wonder why anyone bothered with such an odd labour of love. But if this does hit your particular funny bone then it’ll quickly become a firm favourite. Even writing about it makes me want to watch it again.

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location and some classy Euro-talent add interest. Alex Pettyfer stars as the titular alien in I am Number Four ( ). He’s trying to be inconspicuous on Earth because

It would be really satisfying to give an unqualified thumbs up to Love Birds ( ), a sweet New Zealand rom-com starring Rhys Darby and England’s Sally Hawkins. But sweet only takes you so

other nasty aliens (you can tell they’re nasty because they’re really ugly) are killing off his lot – in handy numerical order. The opening scenes see the first three offed. So it’s basically a run and hide movie with a little light-weight romance thrown in for good measure and Timothy Olyphant on hand for ‘wise mentor’ duties. There are at least some decent action scenes, but the initial tag of ‘Twilight for boys’ is hard to get out of your head.

far and this tale of unlikely lovers who (eventually) bond over an injured duck is a very slight piece. Auckland locations are nice to look a,t but the story follows such a predictable arc that only the central characters’ charm keeps you going, while supporting players veer towards the cartoonish (David Fane), making for an uneven tone. Will probably suit fans of Second Hand Wedding (which I didn’t like much either).

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Mrs Carey’s Concert (PG) Contains coarse language At a Sydney girls’ school, music director Karen Carey prepares her young students for a concert at the opera house. Believing in the transformative power of great music, Karen insists upon a classical repertoire, sets a dauntingly high performance standard, and requires the participation of every girl in the school. She inspires many of her girls, but some do not share her passion and are not afraid to say so. Her greatest challenge will be firing up the unwilling, and her antagonist is 16 year old Iris Shi. Waging open warfare against authority, the charismatic Iris is the focal point of student resistance to Karen’s opera house ambitions, and the only girl who gets seriously under her skin.

Emily Sun is Karen’s star musician and a different sort of headache – a gifted, but troubled teenager on the threshold of a brilliant musical career if only… Karen wants Emily to solo in a Bruch violin concerto. But to bring out her best, she needs to keep the girl from going off the rails, and then get inside her head. And that proves no easy task because young Emily has her own distinctive take on everything. Mrs. Carey’s Concert is about music making and coming of age, about talent and courage, compliance and rebellion. About those prepared to open their minds and hearts to what the world has to offer… and those yet to discover the potential within.

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Friday July 22 - Wed July 27 131 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke.

Capitol Cinema 4 NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK on MEGASCREEN BAD TEACHER

(R16) COMEDY

Offensive Language, Drug Use & Sexual Content That May Offend.

Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel. Fri 6:20pm. Sat 3:45, 8:50pm. Sun 5:10. Mon 3:40, 8:40pm. Tue 6:10pm. Wed 1:30, 8:40.

HARRY POTTER & DEATHLY HALLOWS (M) Supernatural Themes & Violence PART 2 (2D) Sat 3:00pm. Tue 10:25am, 8:40pm.

BEYOND

(R16) DRAMA

Contains Violence, Domestic Violence & Offensive Language.

Swedish drama set in the 1970s, about a young woman’s dramatic childhood and her struggle to TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON (2D) forget it. Based on the bestselling novel & starring Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). (M) Violence & Offensive Language. Fri 3:20, 8:20pm. Sat 12:45, 5:50. Sun 11:00, 7:15pm. Mon 10:30, Fri 6:10pm. Sat 2:45, 8:20pm. Sun 5:40pm. 5:40pm. Tue 12:50, 8:10pm. Wed 10:30, 5:40pm. Mon 8:20pm. Tue 2:10, 6:10pm. Wed 8:00pm.

PLAYING on MEGASCREEN

PLAYING THIS WEEK THE COMPANY MEN

(M) Offensive Language.

Drama about corporate high-flyers who find themselves jobless once the recession hits. “One of the year’s best films.” THE NEW YORKER Ben Affleck, Mario Bello, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper and Kevin Costner. Fri 11:30, 4:00, 8:00pm. Sat 12:45, 6:20pm. Sun 11:20, 3:40, 7:30. Mon 10:40, 2:20, 6:20pm. Tue 12:10, 4:00, 8:00pm. Wed 1:30, 6:00pm.

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Info line 573 8055 www.tepukecinema.co.nz

movies PLAYING THIS WEEK IN 3D

HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 (3D) (M) Supernatural Themes & Violence Fri 12:50, 6:00pm, 8:45pm. Sat 10:20, 5:45pm, 8:30pm. Sun 12:40, 5:20pm, 8:00pm. Mon 12:40, 5:45, 8:30pm. Tue 3:15, 6:00pm. Wed 3:00, 5:45pm, 8:30pm.

KUNG FU PANDA 2 (3D)

(PG) Low Level Violence.

Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Jackie Chan, Gary Oldman. PLAYING THIS WEEK BRIDESMAIDS (R16) “BRIDESMAIDS is hilarious” Fri 10:35, 3:45pm. Sat 10:20, Off Language, Sexual Material & Other Content That May Offend. 1:00pm. Sun 10:40, 3:20pm. Mon 10:40, 12:50. Tue 10:15, Fri 8:50pm. Sat 5:50pm. Sun 8:10pm. 1:10. Wed 10:40, 3:50pm. Mon 5:50pm. Tue 8:50pm. Wed 5:50pm.

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON (3D) (M) Contains Violence & Offensive Language.

FINAL DAYS!

THE CONSPIRATOR

(M) Contains Violence.

Shia LaBeouf, John Malkovich, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Fri 12:40, 5:50pm. Sat 2:45, 8:20pm. Sun 1:45, 5:00pm. Mon 2:50, 8:20pm. Tue 2:45, 5:50pm. Wed 12:50, 8:20pm

CARS 2 (3D)

(PG) Coarse Language.

Racing star Lightning McQueen & tow truck

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: RODRICK RULES James McAvoy. Fri 1:30. Sun 1:20. Wed 3:30. Mater head overseas to compete in the World (PG) Fri 10:30am. Sat 10:30am. Mon 1:30pm. HEARTBREAKER (M) Off Language & Sexual Ref’s. Grand Prix - to find the world’s fastest car.

Tue 10:35am, 3:55pm. Wed 3:30pm.

on MEGASCREEN. FINAL WEEK! PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 4 (M) Violence & Fantasy Horror.

French romcom. Sat 10:45. Mon 4:20. Wed 11:30. Fri 10:30, 3:35. Sat 12:25. Sun 11:15. Mon LOVELY, STILL (M) Contains Adult Themes. 10:30, 3:20. Tue 12:20. Wed 10:30, 12:40.

(2D) Romance. Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn. Fri 12:35. Sun 2:15pm. Sat 4:35pm. Mon 12:40. Tue 10:30am.

New Thursday July 28 in 3D

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER 3D

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Formulating a successful music relationship Having a band is like having three girlfriends at the same time, with all three of them having to go out together, according to Black River Drive lead singer Sam Browne.

Black River Drive.

In Sam’s case, it worked out well because all three ‘girlfriends’ already had an existing history together – perfectly complimenting Sam’s years of singing and song writing. “I found this group of dudes who had been playing with my brother in the bar scene of Auckland. There must have been a conversation at some point because then I had a band and that became Black River Drive. “It was good because they had been playing together, so they got to know each other and got on really well.” The band recorded their first single ‘Everywhere’ in 2008 before their second single, ‘Bullet for Your Gun’, exploded onto radio station The Rock’s charts, reaching number one for five weeks. The band’s third single also went straight to number one staying there for three weeks, beating out singles from Disturbed and Slash. Sam puts the band’s fast success down to the fact that they are “not reinventing the wheel”. “We have our own brand of rock, but we aren’t trying to confuse people or

do something weird like start playing bagpipes in a rock band.” But he is quick to admit that the success has been a shock to the system. “I got into it hoping things would happen, but having some success is so encouraging with people saying you are doing a good job. “It is hard getting objective feedback, but the public saying ‘yes we like this’ is a really big tick – I’m really proud of what we have achieved so far.” Hitting the road this Friday, July 22, Black River Drive is touring with old friends Luger Boa, playing a nationwide tour and making a stop at Brewers Bar on Saturday, July 23. Sam says while it would be awesome to have a group bus, their road trip will be “nine dudes in a small van”. “There will be lots of stops, lots of fun. Getting a big group together that get on well is always fun.” Catch Luger Boa and Black River Drive at Brewers Bar, Saturday July 23. Tauranga band Machete Justice will be opening.

Baycourt hosts 20th Century classics Get swept away in the Sound of Their Music, a stage show bringing the greatest songs of Roger and Hammerstein to the Baycourt Theatre. Hosted by Ken Donnell from Auckland, this concert is presented by The Friends of Baycourt Theatre on Sunday, July 31, featuring renowned entertainer David McMeeking (last seen on the Baycourt stage as Old Deuteronomy in Cats). Whakatane singer and performer, David has dazzled audiences around the country with his performance in productions such as Les Miserables, Cats and Jesus Christ Superstar. When he is not taking to the stage, he is working at Whakatane Hospital as an anesthesia technician, singing his patients to sleep! The soloists are all top performers from the Auckland musical theatre industry – ably supported by the

Auckland City Theatre Academy performing troupe. The programme includes beloved songs from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and more. This concert is a wonderful opportunity for the audience to thoroughly enjoy the songs they know and love from a troupe of talented performers. Tickets are on sale at the Baycourt ticket office now. with

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to give away to lucky readers who can tell us where David McMeeking works when he is not performing? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the Competitions section. Entries must be received by July 27.

Brewers Bar Saturday 23 – Luger Boa and Blackriver Drive. Double Strength Tour. $20 presale and $25 door sales. Tickets available from the venue and online at www.eventﬁnder.co.nz Club Mount Maunganui Friday 22 – Gerry Lee. Saturday 23 – Double Xposure. Crown and Badger Friday 22 – One One One. Saturday 23 – One One One. Sunday 24 – The Blarney Band (Andy Craw & guests) 3-6pm. Thursday 28 – Chris Gunn 8pm start. Drivers Bar Wednesday 27 – Classic Rock Jam 8pm start. Mount RSA Friday 22 – X Factor. Saturday 23 – Elvis and the Big O Show. Sunday 24 – Thyme.

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Top hair fashions on show The New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers’ Regional Hair Design Awards are heating up this winter with Bay of Plenty hairstylists competing for top prizes. The hottest hairstyles from the competition are being showcased at an awards ceremony at Tauranga Racecourse in Greerton on Sunday, July 24. A highlight on the competitions calendar, the Regional Hair Design Awards, are held in 12 regions during winter with the best apprentice and senior stylist at each selected. Competition committee chairperson Aaron Karam-Whalley says the competition is important. “For hairdressers, fuelling their passion is so important,” says Aaron. “At these events, we see the ‘creme de la creme’ of New Zealand’s hairdressers presenting fashion forward hairstyling that showcases the technical ability and creativity required of a professional stylist. “The NZARH regional competitions are an opportunity for any hairdresser to come along,

to watch, and have their inspiration recharged. “This year we will have top stylists vying for the prestige of being amongst the chosen to go headto-head in the Oceanic Master Award in Melbourne in October.” The awards are also an opportunity for stylists to showcase their skill and creative ability at a local level and allow the public to see apprentices, through to senior stylists, quickly transform a model’s hair. The audience, whether they be other stylists, friends, or the general public, find it so compelling, many stay to watch the prize giving ceremony held at the end of the day. The three pre-apprentice events start at 10.45am and finish at 1pm. This is a good opportunity for employers looking for apprentices to come along and check out the talent available.

Band heads home for album release

Bonjah. Tauranga band Bonjah is poised for global success with an album release due next week. The Australian-based band has been named Rolling Stone magazine’s ‘Artists to Watch’ in 2011, alongside Kiwi success story The Naked and Famous. Bonjah’s new studio album, Go Go Chaos, is available in New Zealand from July 25. The album features the alt rock radio single ‘The White Line’ and the brand new single ‘Karma’. Bonjah’s musical journey began as five friends jamming in their parent’s garage in Tauranga before moving to Melbourne to pursue their dream of living off their music full time. Since their arrival in Australia five years ago, the band has garnered a loyal following and performed at some of Australia and Japan’s major festivals. Bonjah is the support act on The Black Seeds’ Australian tour and is also about to embark on a 15-date national tour of Australia in support of the album’s release across the Tasman. Having recently completed a successful three-date tour of New Zealand, the band will be back in the country for further shows in late September 2011.

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YOU! T N A W E W orchard supervisor katikati region

Kiwifruit

Satara Co-operative Group Ltd is looking to recruit an Orchard Supervisor for the Katikati Region. The key responsibilities of the Orchard Supervisor will include: • Assisting the Orchard Manager to carry out the Orchard Management Programme • Supervision of Winter and Summer Pruning employees • General Orchard Work The successful applicant should: • Be able to work unsupervised • Have experience in the Kiwifruit and or Avocado Industries • Be able to work in an outdoor environment in all weathers

Please forward a covering letter along with your CV to: Janice Candy, Executive Assistant, Satara Co-operative Group Limited, PO Box 243, Te Puke 3153, or email to janice.candy@satara.co.nz Applications close 4.00pm Monday, 25 July 2011.

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Simon Bridges MP FOR TAURANGA Simon Bridges MP will meet with constituents every Friday at 184 Devonport Rd, Tauranga. Appointments necessary Phone: 07 579 9016 Email: simon.bridges@parliament.govt.nz

Working Hard For Our Community Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Simon Bridges MP, 184 Devonport Road, Tauranga

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adult entertainment

Corporate Angels

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Ladies and gay males required for our busiest $100 season. ½ hr

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Boutique Parlour

Phone 579 0085 or 021 606 180

adult entertainment

$$$$ MONEY for Winter. Corporate Angels Escort Agency. Ladies and Gay Males welcome for our extremely busy season. Apply in conﬁdence to Allan 021 606 180

art & craft

MOSAIC WAREHOUSE want to decorate your home & garden, make gifts for family & friends. Whether you’re a beginner or an

wanted

to rent

meetings

art & craft

expert, all your mosaic supplies in one shop. Huge selection available. Making mosaics is easy & so much fun. Give it a go, you’ll love it. Unit 29, 23 Tukorako Drive, Mount (off Hull Rd) Tues to Sat 10am2pm eftpos Ph 572 3866 www.mosaicwarehouse.co.nz GET CRAFTY - Mosaic, Leadlight, Glass fusing, ceramic painting, Art Clay Silver and glass cutting workshops. Weekly classes, Saturday workshops and private bookings for groups and parties also available. Clay Art Studio, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Ph: 571 3726 TEXTILE WORKSHOPS Choose from 4 unique projects and make gifts for family& friends from fabric, felt, ﬁbres, yarn, beads, buttons etc. Materials supplied. Enjoy a creative morning or afternoon at the Feltmaker and experience the Historic Village. FELTMAKING WORKSHOPS for Beginners, Needle Felting, Nuno Felting, felted beads, ﬂowers,& more. Create your own design and colour schemes in NZ wool. Ph Rosemary 07 985 6232 email rosemary@thefeltmaker.co.nz www.thefeltmaker.co.nz

bible digest

“THROUGH JESUS, therefore let us continually offer to God a sacriﬁce of praise the fruit of lips that confess his name.” Hebrews 13:15

entertainment

tours & travels

cars for sale

1999 MITSUBISHI PAJERO longwheel base GDI, alloys, CD, airbags, 7 seater, 4x4, 145000kms, white pearl, $12990. Ph Clayton Knight Cars 542 0387 2000 FORD LASER saloon, 1300cc, 5 speed, 52000kms, alarm, ABS, airbags, a/c, silver. ideal 1st car. $6990. Ph Clayton Knight Cars 542 0387 2002 COROLLA SEDAN auto, 1500cc, only 20000kms, airbags, ABS, CD Stereo, champagne silver. $12990. Ph Clayton Knight Cars 542 0387 2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES wagon, 2 litre, NZ new, auto, airbags, ABS, CD stereo, Silver. Only $7990. Ph Clayton Knight Cars 542 0387

computers

COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s, tuition or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 VIRUS & SPYWARE REMOVAL Upgrades, servicing and repairs Free call out and quotation New power supply $70 ﬁtted Motherboards From $100 ﬁtted. All work has 12 month warranty. LAPTOPS from $300 DESKTOPS from $125 WANTED faulty pc & laptops Call Crystal Computing Tel: 07 579 5860 / 021 156 0055 COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Free call outs and delivery. Software and hardware issues. We also install TV’s and home theatres. Ph Kyle 027 828 7078 at TechSolutions

ﬂatmate wanted

FLATMATE WANTED Welcome Bay, $120 wk inc power. 027 368 6792 or 544 3274

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CELEBRITY SLIM 7 day variety pack with free drink shaker, free meal replacement bar all for $61.30. Lose weight now! Hardy’s Health. Bayfair, Papamoa. 0800 833 333 CONCRETE SLEEPERS everlasting and realistic, from $9.00 each. Village Stone, 53 Hull Rd. Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 FIREWOOD last years, shed stored. Guaranteed dry. Ph 021 0824 1958 ILLUMINATE PAINT PARTY two tickets available for the Tauranga event. Unable to go now that it has been rescheduled for July 23rd. $90 for both tickets. Ph / txt 027 2441 861 NEW LIFESTREAM ALOE Juice Mint – peppermint taste, digestive tonic, aloe inner gel, 99% pure aloe juice. 500ml only $22. Hardys Health. Bayfair, Papamoa, 0800 833 333 PAVERS Factory seconds, half price. 53 Hull Rd Mt Maunganui. Ph 575 4887 WINDOWS & ENTRANCE doors seconds & recycled all sizes and colours. View at Ryan Windows and Doors, 97 Hull Rd, Mt Maunganui

gardening

CONSCIENTIOUS GARDENER Qualiﬁed with knowledge & experience. Maintenence, tidy ups and revamps. Ph Tita 027 65 8781 a/h 542 0120 GARDENER AVAILABLE Pruning, spraying, weeding, rubbish removal. Ph Tracey on 578 9779 for a free quote GARDENER with chainsaw, weed eater & hedge trimmer. All Tools. Seeks work. Phone 57 00 539 LAWNS NEED MOWING? Lawns mown when you want? Ph Dave 0800 762 437. TGA / Mount only. ROSE PRUNING qualiﬁed experts. Competitive rates. Ph 579 4984 or 022 0697 033

health & beauty

They say goodbye is the hardest word. So to help you with your goodbyes, we’d like to say ‘hello’. Because we’ve been around for over 100 years, many Bay of Plenty families already know us. Generations have relied on us to bring family and friends together, to celebrate lives, to share treasured memories and to care for recently departed loved ones.

Caring. Locally. Since 1909. Chris Andrews & David McMahon Registered Funeral Directors

578 4009 enquiry@jonesandco.co.nz www.jonesandco.co.nz

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DEEP TISSUE remedial massage. Relieve aches, pains, stiffness, headaches. Winter special: Half hour $30, One hour $50. Hardy’s Health, Bayfair, Papamoa. 0800 833 333 LOSE WEIGHT FEEL GREAT! Join a ‘New Look’ clinic in your area. Healthy eating with real food. Ph Bernice NOW 576 4848 MEGA B from Microgenics. All B vitamins at high potency for optimal energy and nervous system support. Premenstrual support. 120 caps $56.60 receive 60 caps free. Hardys Health. Bayfair, Papamoa, 0800 833 333 NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products. Something for everyone. NZ Chartered Natural Therapies and Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesltd.co.nz and www.kiwikitz.com PRO COLLAGEN 90 caps buy one get 50% off second bottle. Only $99.90. Rejuvenate vitalise your skin. Hardys Health. Bayfair, Papamoa. 0800 833 333 SYSTEMWELL SUPPORTS immune strength to help maintain wellness. Maintains all seven body systems. 90 caps $48.40 get 45 caps free. Hardys Health. Bayfair, Papamoa, 0800 833 333 YOGA CLASSES starting in August - at ‘Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Clubs Inc’ at Furgusson Park. Pregnancy - Postnatal - Beginners Flow Dance Yoga. Ph Carey 07 218 0012 or 021 202 1758

house for sale

A FANTASTIC 3 bedroom home, warm and cosy with a ﬁreplace and full insulation. Fenced

house for sale

on a 716m2 section, situated within easy walking distance to Brookﬁeld shops, schools, parks. Separate single garage with power. Located in a quiet cul-de sac in a great neighbourhood. Only $330,000 please phone Daphne on 027 552 6283. FANTASTIC LIFESTYLE BLOCK AT PIKOWAI Within easy commuting to Tauranga, Te Puke and Whakatane this 4 bedroom brick home is in paradise! Beautiful sea and rural views 6 acres grazing land, horse pens, heaps of shedding, butchery and chiller for own use single garage with sleepout/ ofﬁce big games room or can be converted to extra double garage, chook house, drenching race for the cattle. 11.5 x 4.5 metre in ground swimming pool which is fully decked and fenced. This is a beautiful home and comes with a share in the community woolshed, tennis courts and cattle yards. Own water scheme. Fantastic community to belong to - be in quick! Price of house has been slashed! to $550,000 - urgent sale. Ph 027 281 7427 today.

house sitting

HOUSE SITTERS AVAILABLE middle aged couple with 10 years experience in the Tauranga area. Available from 4th September to 9th October. Ph 576 3730 or 027 302 8328

in memoriam

Nicol - Daphne Alice (Nee McGowan) One year ago our darling Mum, Mum-in-law and Nana. “Our Hearts sill ache in sadness,

in memoriam

our silent tears still ﬂow For what it meant to lose you mum, no one will ever know.” Love you so much. Barbara & Bill, Steve & Delwyn.

lifestyle coaching

BALANCED SUCCESS Moving beyond average. Ph Chris at Balanced Success Coaching 027 548 2548 chris@balancedsuccess.co.nz www.balancedsuccess.co.nz

mobility

AFFORDABLE MOBILITY HIRE Sales & service, battery replacement, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, bathroom aids and more. Enquiries and booking, Mobility Solutions Ph 575 2033 MOBILITY SCOOTERS Wheelchairs, walkers & more. Visit our showroom 29 Burrows Str, Tauranga. Ph 578 1213. Mobility Equipment & Services

personal

A PSYCHIC READING clairvoyant counselling, vibrational healing. Ph Denise 574 2261 GET YOUR MANHOOD roaring! Pro Erex and Testo 19. Proven libido stimulants. Hardys Health. Bayfair & Papamoa 0800 833 333 PSYCHIC READING with Ruth Mon – Fri 5:00pm – 9:00pm 0900 49779 www. spiritualmedium.co.nz

removal

FREE REMOVAL unwanted steel, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, fridge/ freezers, car batteries, etc. Phone Breno 021 608 129 Or 544 6560

to let

BROOKFIELD FOUR BDRM non smoker, modern decor, fenced, carport, pets negotiable. $330p/w. Ph 578 1103 or 021 0236 0747 (no texts please). CARAVANS heated, special winter rates from $30pw. Free local delivery. BOP Caravan Rentals Ltd, 184 Waikite Rd, Welcome Bay. Phone 544 1509 or 027 533 9301

trades & services

ALTERATIONS & NEW HOMES qualified builders & joiners with references available. Proform Construction, 130 Newton Street, Mount. Ph 07 574 9135 info@proform.org.nz BUILDER 30 YEARS experience in BOP. Fences, decks & maintenance work. For a reliable service and a free quote, Ph Keith today on 578 6869 or 021 377 387 BUILDER AVAILABLE NOW New homes, renovations, bricklaying, quality rates, quality work. No job too big or small. Call me now for a quote. DK Builders - Dieter 021 474 299 or 574 2139 a/h BUILDER EXPERIENCED New homes, repairs & alterations. Bathrooms, decks, fences. Trade qualified. Ph Warren 543 2040 or 021 021 98 196 BUILDER / HANDYMAN 45yrs experience, no job too small. Ph Bryan on 027 408 3905 BUILDER / PAINTER qualified carpenter. Labour only $30p/h. Ref available. Ph Mark 544 4177 or mark@wespeakhouse.co.nz CHIMNEY CLEANING For prompt service. B.O.P Chimney Sweep 07 543 2669 evenings. 0275 449 505 anytime ELECTRICIAN Able to do all jobs. Alarms, New Houses and renovations. Registered. Quality service at great price. Phone Tomas, Check Electrical 027 566 7872

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ELECTRICIAN affordable and prompt electrical solutions. Guaranteed friendly and professional service. Ph Steve today on 027 848 6042 or 578 0555 ELECTRICIAN Alterations, Maintenance, New Work. Ph 928 1692 ELECTRICIAN available for all services. Mitsubishi air conditioner supplied and installed for very competitive rates. Ph 027 5473 831 or a/h on 543 0062 GORSE SPRAYING do you have a gorse problem? Ph today for a FREE quote for all gorse control. Scott 0274 624 769 GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs, moss removal. Experienced Certiﬁed Roofer. Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN..............Jack Handy Cuts........Installs.......Repairs Paints....................Anything No Delay...................021 55 66 83 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure. Make. Mend. Contact Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 MOTOR HOME REPAIRS have repairs done while business is quiet. TJ Motor Homes. 43b Koromiko Street. Ph 578 0786 PAINTER AVAILABLE free quotes. Experienced. Reasonable rates. Ph Warren 07 543 2040 or 021 021 98 196 PAINTER / A1 DECORATOR available. All interior and exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793, 027 689 6252

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PAINTER / DECORATOR Interior & Exterior, quality workmanship, friendly services. Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PLUMBING WORKS no job too big or small, blocked drains, plumbing, spouting & roof repairs. Ph 571 5558 RESPOUT NOW! Call Ageless Continuous Spouting. Made to measure costs less than you think. For a prompt quote. Ph 574 0496 RETAINING WALL SPECIALIST Pole walls, crib walls, tilt slab concrete walls. Excavation and levelling. The best in the business. Ph Mike 0274 942 966 a/h 576 0941 ROOFING & SPOUTING Metal fascia, gutter and rainwater systems. Long run corrugate. Maintenance, repairs or replacement. Free no obligation quotes. PROFIX 0274 965 375 proﬁxltd@xtra.co.nz ROOFING New roofs, re-roofs, spouting & repairs. Free quotes. Ph Chris 027 276 6348 or 572 3237 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline, gutters & down pipes, clean or replacement, chimney repairs. Certiﬁed Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 ROTARY HOEING Lawn preparation & sowing. Loader & blade work. Tractor mowing. Quality work & friendly service. Mini Tractor Service. Ph Murray 543 4538 or 027 200 7480 STUMPINATOR STUMP Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 0220 764 245 TREE FELLING, PRUNING & Removal/chipping. No job to big or small. Phone Scott 0274 624 769

transport

DRIVING MISS DAISY need to get to an appointment or want an outing? But don’t drive? Call us for safe, friendly and reliable service. Ph Jackie 552 6614

travel & tours

BOOKINGS FOR SPRINGTIME tours now open. 1, Take our Wanganui & District 3-day tour travelling via Tongariro National Park, Pipiriki, the old Wanganui River Road and visit early settlements including Jerusalem. Many highlights while in Wanganui. 2, Join our popular annual Taranaki Rhododendron Festival & Sightseeing tour. Phone John’s Trips & Tours 576 9305 CURTISY TOURS TRAVEL club Affordable, fun day and away trips. Coming up: Thames, Raglan and Katikati. Catlins and Lower South 10 day. Wairarapa 5 days. Phone 543 9205 for Newsletter and info FATHERS DAY AT Vin Alto Winery, September 4th. 5 course exclusive lunch with matched wines. Transport and lunch. $148pp. Phone Tauranga Tasting Tours & Charters 07 544 1383 www.tastingtours.co.nz SCOTTSDALE SENIOR TOURS, fully escorted owner/operated since 1978. Ph free for colour brochure today 0800 664 414. Also see www.scottsdaletours. co.nz SMALL GROUP TOURS. Door to door service/pick up. Day trips away or enjoyable short holidays. Ph Kae & Rick 575 8118

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WE BUY FURNITURE House lots, deceased estates, shed/ workshop clearouts. Large or small. Ph 577 99 20

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Life as a Catholic: wisdom and tradition There is an old poem by Hilaire Belloc that reads: ‘Wherever the Catholic sun does shine, there’s music, laughter and good red wine. At least, I've always found it so: Benedicamus Domino!’ By Glennis Cleaver.

The last line is Latin for ‘Let us bless the Lord!’ Being Catholic is a way of life. It is inherent in everything we do – in our actions, our words, and in our relationships with others. We are called to love God and our neighbours as we do ourselves in our everyday lives. To be truly Catholic means to enter into the Catholic wisdom tradition. It means appreciating all of creation and looking at the world from a universal perspective. It means adopting a holistic outlook that encourages personal growth and social transformation. It means building community and learning from history. It means not being afraid to ask questions about faith, about the Church, or about the world in which we live. Yet all this heritage is pointless unless it also points us to Christ, and to living the gospel. So why be Catholic? Join us on our journey and find out for yourself.

Divorce and separation hurts Find help at DivorceCare, a 12 week recovery seminar and support group rolled into one. DivorceCare is for both men and women struggling with the pain of relationship breakdown, in both married and defacto relationships. It is a DVD seminar with input from experts in the field of divorce and separation. There will be small group leadership from understanding

facilitators who have been through divorce and separation themselves. The seminar will include topics such as finding help, facing my anger, depression, loneliness, new relationships, financial survival, kidcare, single sexuality, forgiveness and reconciliation. The next course starts on August 4, from 7-9pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Call Andrea on 027 209 4840 or 07 578 7718 or register online at www.holytrinitytauranga.com Register now places are limited.

‘Allsorts’ thrills for everyone Have you ever considered who created fun? Have you ever wondered if God loves it when we laugh? Welcome Bay Community Church (WBCC) runs a full-on children’s programme every Sunday morning that oozes with fun. Each Sunday at 9.45am the children race out of church, wearing their Kidzone photo ID tags, eager to see what lies ahead. But why should the kids have all the fun? And why do the children always have to leave the room in order for the adults to worship? On Sunday, May 8, WBCC trialed its very first ‘Allsorts’ family service, where the children stayed and participated throughout. The theme of the service was compassion and although it contained all the elements of your usual church service (worship songs, notices, offering, sermon) each part was uniquely different and engaging. There were fun action songs, visual displays, skits that involved the congregation, interactive prayer, and even a bit of a catwalk. The service was a hit and it was refreshing to see the children enjoy being in ‘big church’. The next Allsorts service is planned for Sunday, July 24 at 9.30am. In the meantime, Kidzone (5-12 years) and Kingdom Kids (0-4 years) continue to run weekly during school terms. These programmes are biblical, relevant, and of course, fun. WBCC meets at Faith Bible College, 740 Welcome Bay Road, 9.30am on Sundays.

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