The Weekend Sun 21 October 2016

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Tauranga’s Rozanne, Paul and Kali de Wild are three-quarters of deWildCosplay, the other person being their son Stephen.

In just four years they’ve risen from beginners to current holders of the New Zealand Cosplay Cup, a title they will pass on this Labour Weekend at Auckland’s biggest pop

culture expo, Armageddon, at the ASB Showgrounds.

Rozanne is also one of the judges for the hotly-contested 2016 event. Cosplay is a hobby that attracts “more than just geeks” and Rozanne explains why the increasingly popular pastime is so good for young people on page 8.

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I need to tell you about my Super Secret Weight Loss Plan.

So secret, in fact, that not even I knew about it. Which could explain why, after this winter, the Rabbit is weighing heavier than any other time in history.

I have figured it out. The gaining weight is due to a complex process and series of circumstances, involving eating too much…and well, that’s it really.

One of the most demoralising aspects of this predicament, is getting up every morning, stepping with fear and trepidation onto the scales, and seeing that I haven’t made any progress. Even when I tried it again without the double cheeseburger in one hand and the monster thickshake in the other, it made a depressingly small amount of difference.

But you witness real fear and trepidation when you see the expression on the dial of the scales.

That poor appliance senses the vibrations through the bathroom floor as the load approaches. It’s quivering like a slice of pepperoni and cheese at a pizza eating contest…clutching its sophisticated internal mechanisms and shuddering as the dial spins dizzly closer to its 100kg maximum limit. I’m not sure what happens if it goes over that. Does anyone know? Perhaps we should ask Mr Dotcom.

Imploding bus drivers

Any time I see a warning sign like that, it just makes me want to push it that far, to find out.

There used to be signs in the school bus warning ‘Do not converse with

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driver’. It took a few years to figure out what “converse” meant. Really, if they didn’t want conversations between freckly eight-year-olds with bad haircuts and the bus driver, they should have written ‘no talking’. Anyway I never did find out what happened if the driver is conversed.

Does he self-destruct, like in ‘Mission Impossible’? Or run screaming from the bus down Waihi Rd? Is there a Home for Conversed Bus Drivers somewhere, they’re lined up rocking back and forth mumbling to each other about unclipped tickets and frothing at the mouth?

Warning signs

Same issue with the bean slicer. ‘Do not put fingers in opening’.

Well we all know how that ends. It was the same decade that Band-Aids were invented. No coincidence there.

Funny that we never saw a warning sign saying ‘Do not pull face during wind change’ yet we all knew how that would end. Fortunately, not many kids tried this, only Helen Clark, Patrick Gower and maybe the kid from ‘Mad Magazine’.

Give generously

But back to the weight loss issue.

Once upon a time, a bloke’s wetsuit used to serve as a warning sign that the podge was approaching. But these days with the hi-tech fancy stretch neoprenes, they are far too forgiving. Nowadays the only reaction to a lardy middle-aged blob in neoprene is that it scares grandchildren.

Anyway, determined to solve the problem of the depressing morning trip to the bathroom scales, I moved them to a shelf in the garage where no one can stand on them. Not even accidentally.

And as everyone does these days, I’ve started a social media fundraiser to help me achieve my weight loss goals. My wife has kindly suggested a Givealittle (Less Food) page. One of my so-called mates says he’s right behind this idea and offered to start a Givealittle Less of a Flying F*** about my weight, just buy another round of beers.

So I’ve taken some decisive action on all this, before my doctor finds about it and weighs in with an order. The weight, that is, not the last round of beers So far it’s going well. I’m eating dessert with a smaller spoon. Cutting down the number of ice cubes in my Dark N Stormy.

Fast-forwarding through the food ads while watching the fishing shows. Imbibing ‘lite’ beers in aluminium cans instead of glass bottles. Using a longer dog leash; sometimes I even go with the dog.

Fatal consequences

Whatever you decide to do about your weight, don’t allow anyone to nag you.

That isn’t healthy for either party.

As one bloke revealed recently, his doctor had been nagging him for years, saying unless he gave up smoking, it would have fatal consequences. Every year the doctor nagged and sure enough, that doctor eventually died.

So there’s a warning about nagging, he said. Same thing had happened to his wife.

Tell us your best weight loss tips. The three best will win chocolate. Email brian@ thesun.co.nz or write your entry on the top of a box of a large meatlovers’ pizza with extra cheese and have it delivered hot and fresh to 1 The Strand, attention of the Rotund Rabbit. brian@thesun.co.nz

Get your fascinators and top hats ready Sunners!

If you’re looking to get fancy and get dressed up, Christmas at the Races may be the perfect occasion.

Christmas at the Races, held at the Tauranga Racecourse, has three race days this year – Saturday November 12, Friday December 9 and Wednesday December 21.

Gate admission tickets on the day cost $15 per adult and children under 18 are free.

The Weekend Sun has two prize packages up for grabs containing two gate admission tickets, two racebooks, two $10 betting vouchers, and two drinks tickets per package for the November 12 race day.

Two lucky readers can win the prize packages by telling us the three dates for Christmas at the Races.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Wednesday, October 26.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Adding cheese to hamburgers became popular in the late-1920s to mid-1930s, and there are several claims as to who created the first cheeseburger. Sixteen year old Lionel Sternberger is reputed to have introduced the cheeseburger in 1926 while working at his father’s California sandwich shop and experimentally dropped a slab of cheese on a sizzling hamburger.

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Cold sores under attack from bees Cherrywood pharmacist Sam Appleford with Doctor Alex Semprini with samples of clinical grade honey .

Cold sores, the unsightly social occasion killer.

But a Tauranga healthcare entrepreneur believes he’s on the brink of bringing relief to sufferers, with medical grade honey. And in doing so, grabbing a slice of an international market valued at hundreds of millions of dollars a year. “We’re not just seeing if our product works, we are putting ourselves up against the best current treatment in the world,” says Dr Shaun Holt, who is co-founder of HoneyLab. “And we are trying to beat it.”

They’re punting on robust scientific research, an “incredibly ambitious clinical trial” – and, the healing powers of its patented medical grade kanuka honey formulation, Honevo.

The clinical trial will involve 950 cold sore sufferers. “It is the second largest cold sore trial anyone has done. And we have almost had to reinvent clinical trials to achieve it.”

And it’s inviting Tauranga people, who endure cold sores, to assist.

The cold sore, caused by the herpes simplex virus, is a common enough viral infection – but is cosmetically unattractive and painful. They look nasty and sound worse. Red fluid-filled blister-like lesions or sores on or around the lips. Some people get cold sores 10 or more times a year.

“For them, it’s a major problem in terms of quality of life. Most people get them less frequently, often in times of stress.”

“Many of us are infected when our grannies kiss us when we are children, 90 per cent of us are carriers and about one-third of carriers get cold sores.”

Shaun says current treatments aren’t very effective. “The main one sells for about $20 for two grams, has to be applied five times a day but has very little effect on how long the cold sore lasts, only about half a day shorter.”

Honeylab’s first small study suggests honey will be much more effective on cold sores. “The honey activates against the virus; and, perhaps more importantly, we

know honey heals wounds and a cold sore is basically a very difficult wound to heal.”

The company estimates it could potentially reduce the number of days Kiwis have a cold sore on their lips by more than five million.

Now Honeylab has about 50 pharmacies throughout the country looking for people with cold sores to enrol them in the medical trial.

Three of the pharmacies are in Tauranga – at Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and Otumoetai.

“So if you have a cold sore, or it started within 48 hours, you go to one of the pharmacies.

“The chemist will invite you to take part in the trial and if you do, you get a free treatment, you get $20 and you get to help with the research,” says Shaun.

Trial participants will get the company’s honey or current best treatment. “If the honey proves better, then we could confidently say we have the best product in the world.” To read the story in full, go to: www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Overturned caravan blocks SH2 Both lanes of State Highway 2 between Youngson and Barrett roads were blocked for two hours on Wednesday afternoon as Police and fire services worked to clear a smashed caravan. There were no injuries reported.

The incident caused traffic to back up all the way past Bethlehem onto the expressway into town.

Tauranga Police Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says the driver is assisting with their inquiries.

New councils to be sworn in The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is leading the charge into the new triennium by swearing in its councillors and electing its chairman and deputy chairman next week.

The ceremonial meeting will be at the regional council’s chambers in Whakatane on Tuesday October 25, at 9.15am. In Tauranga City, new Mayor Greg Brownless and sole new councillor Max Mason will be sworn in during a council meeting on Monday, October 31.

Third medical school for NZ The Bay of Plenty and Lakes district health boards are set to benefit from a third medical school at the University of Waikato.

The newly-proposed Waikato Medical School will be a community-engaged, graduate-entry medical school based in the Waikato and at about 15 regional clinical education sites throughout the central North Island.

Plea for zero beach drownings As 4000 volunteer lifeguards prepare to head out on patrol for another summer season, they are pleading for people to choose patrolled beaches and swim between the flags this year.

The patrol season officially begins this Labour Weekend at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa with patrols being rolled out in the rest of the Bay of Plenty throughout November as weather warms up.

Mount business wins accolade Mount Maunganui’s Pacific Coast Lodge & Backpackers has won the Tourism and Hospitality Award 2016 at the Westpac Tauranga Business Awards. It’s the latest in a long list of accolades presented to the Mount business by industry organisations and consumer voting panels in NZ and Australia during the last three years.

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Homeless again ‘Nats ignore the homeless’. That might be the message waved under the nose of Tauranga MP Simon Bridges next week. Or ‘rental price hikes must stop’.

“A protest banner has to be a brief but pointed message,” says Lynette Haines, an enforced caravan dweller and housing crisis outcast.

“I can laugh about it,” she says. But Lynette may get serious next week and rewrite her precarious living situation into a political statement outside the MP’s electorate office in Third Ave. She plans to wave some banners on behalf of struggling renters. “[The amount of ] $3120 – that’s how much the average rent has gone up in Tauranga during the last 12 months,” says Labour’s housing spokesperson Phil Twyford.

“For many Tauranga people on low incomes that is the difference between economic survival and tumbling over the edge into homelessness.”

So $3120 in 12 months and $5200 in four years, according to Labour.

“The average wage is relatively low in Tauranga and very few people have had a payrise of any significance in the last four or five years, so where are they going to find that sort of money?”

And just as Lynette was talking to The Weekend Sun she got a call from the garage. “There’s something else wrong with my car and it’s going to clean out my savings.” She juggles from one week to another. Lynette lost her job first, made redundant in 2008, receiving got two weeks’ holiday pay. Since then she’s lost her “little rented pad” and cut into her savings for car and teeth repairs.

Lynette is 69, worked all her life and never thought one day she’d be subsisting in a caravan at a camping ground. “It’s survival mode for many of us – and no one seems to

Lynette Haines will have to move on from her caravan spot very soon. Photo: Bruce Barnard understand what’s going on in Tauranga.”

When Lynette was made redundant in 2008 she received an unemployment benefit of $204. “My rental including power and water cost $180 and so I had $24 left for food. I lived like that for a year.”

So she bought the caravan. At the beginning of 2015 when she started looking for rental accommodation she could have afforded $300 a week. “With an accommodation subsidy I would have had enough for food and power and possibly save for a haircut.” But two years later she’s still in the caravan because that’s her only affordable option.

Lynette was at a Labour Party meeting called to discuss the rental crisis in Tauranga. About 40 aggrieved Tauranga renters shared the difficulties they have living in the rental market. And she became “a bit politicised” after attending the panparty homelessness inquiry and various

meetings about the housing problems.

“It’s putting massive stress on people right across the spectrum,” says Phil.

“It’s affecting kids in terms of health and education, there’s the loss of dignity and respect for parents who can’t provide. Even the middle class who 10 years ago would have reasonably expected to have a decent crack at owning their own home are now struggling to pay their rent.”

According to Labour one of the problems is cashed-up Aucklanders coming to Tauranga, outbidding locals for houses, pushing up prices, then hiking rentals to recoup their investment.

“There’s an acute problem in Tauranga, a desperate shortage of affordable rental housing,” says Phil. “You would think if the market was working properly it would respond to the demand for affordable housing and build them and sell them, but it’s not.” To read this story in full, see: theweekendsun.co.nz

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Big money for a big tournament It will probably be the largest international sporting championship to be held in Tauranga.

It’s the World Junior Squash Championship, which will bring 250 of the best under-19 players in the world, as well as the Women’s World Junior Teams Championship, to the Bay. The event has received a significant boost, with the Government investing $110,000 in the July 2017 event. This is on top of the $60,000 contributed by

the Tauranga City Council through its Major Events Fund.

Organising committee chairman Wayne Wender says the money will enable the tournament to be run to the highest standards, ensuring athletes, management, staff and supporters have the best possible experience.

“We want visiting athletes to taste the hospitality that New Zealand is renowned for, while enjoying a tournament of the highest standard.”

Te Puke – a town divided Karyl Gunn-Thomas is not happy Te Puke’s mainstreet project may be halted or dumped.

One lane or two lanes? It’s an issue that’s divided Te Puke cleaner than the treedotted island that runs down the middle of the town’s main street.

And two locals – one an incumbent councillor and the other an ousted councillor – are squaring off over the $1 millionplus plan to single-lane the main street, reducing it from two lanes to one. And caught in the middle, the town’s business leaders who have adopted a conciliatory ‘wait and see attitude’. But they’re sceptical. “The community has had an opportunity to comment,” says former councillor and past mainstreet retailer Karyl GunnThomas.

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She refers an analysis on commuter numbers and effects, which was investigated by traffic experts and reported back to the Te Puke Project Control Group, the community board, Western

Bay of Plenty District Council and its ratepayers.

“Two out of three community responses supported the proposal, as did councillors who voted 9-2 in favour before the elections,” says Karyl.

Despite those numbers re-elected Maketu-Te Puke ward councillor Kevin Marsh says the majority of people he represents don’t want a single lane on the main street.

Notive of Motion

Not only does he want to re-litigate the issue, the six-term councillor has indicated he will file a Notice of Motion at WBOPDC’s first meeting – set for November 10 in Te Puke – of this triennium to stop the proposal in its tracks. “I’m very concerned,” says Karyl. “If the work stops and the process is reversed it will most likely be at the ratepayers’ expense.” Kevin didn’t want to discuss the matter with The Weekend Sun. “I will discuss it in the first meeting of council.”

The change of council may indicate a change of attitude and

Kevin, from Pongakawa, will file his Notice of Motion to reverse the decision.

What has split the town is the proposal to reduce the two through-lanes in the main street to one lane. The other lane would enable angle parked cars to back out and merge into traffic.

Aesthetics

There will be double lanes in and out of the roundabouts and an additional roundabout at Belcher Ave, plus a couple of extra pedestrian crossings.

But there will also be money spent on aesthetics – low growing planting, new rubbish bins, refurbished light standards, seating, bike stands and at no cost to the ratepayer. “It’ll transform the ambience of Te Puke into a destination town making it safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians,” says Karyl.

She may no longer be a councillor but she was a main street and keen observer. To read this story in full, see: theweekendsun.co.nz

Katikati students of the past at sports tomorrow Katikati’s annual Past Versus Present sports event – where past students battle it out on courts and fields against the local college’s current students - is on tomorrow.

The event usually takes place mid-October but has been shifted to October 22 from 10.30am to coincide with Katikati College’s 50th school reunion being held this long weekend.

Reunion spokesperson Steve Graveson says the usual hockey, football, rugby and netball tournaments – with past students versus present will take place.

But there will be a few extra clashes between past students of former years to entertain the crowds expected at Katikati College tomorrow for a host of reunion activities, including school tours, decades photographs being taken and an official opening and powhiri for the reunion weekend at 10am.

Those wishing to play past versus present just need to turn up at 10.30am with sports gear for their chosen sport. Spectators are welcome. The day is free.

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The bus service is the responsibility of the regional council, and we need to change both the routes and the fare structure. Neither is working.

Tauranga City Council is responsible for the bus stops – shelters and timetable displays – and this includes the downtown depot on Willow St. This depot – if you could call it that – is a disgrace, and just a “hangout” for all sorts of undesirables. This has to change – and we need “real-time” information at bus stops.

With modern technology this isn’t rocket science – and commuters shouldn’t have to pay 20 cents to text for the information.

There is currently no route information, nor timetables, at the bus stops. How do you expect to grow the service when the “service” is nonexistent?

There is lots to do, but I’m here to serve you – the ratepayer – so look for action not words.

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We are all bound by the Local Government Act 2002 and its amendments, and Section 11A states: Core services to be considered n performing its role, a local authority must have particular regard to the contribution that the following core services make to its communities: network infrastructure; public transport services, solid waste collection and disposal; the avoidance or mitigation of natural hazards; libraries, museums, reserves, and other recreational facilities and community amenities.

Ratepayers should not be paying for the likes of ‘social housing’. This is the responsibility of central government, but they should be paying for libraries, museums, reserves, and other recreational facilities and community amenities.

And what is more they should be paying for public transport services.

Our bus service in Tauranga is disgraceful, and I can assure you I will be holding both our regional council staff and Tauranga City Council staff to account over this. For the last three years our patronage figures have been dropping 20 per cent – and this is ridiculous, considering the growth that our city enjoys.

Commuters won’t take public transport – our buses – because they can rely on neither, when the bus will

By-election for Te Puke’s community board Te Puke residents will see more voting papers arrive in letterboxes in February 2017, after the local body election results prompted a by-election for a local community board seat. Mike Lally gained 1758 votes and Grant Dally scooped 1665 votes to be elected as Maketu-Te Puke Ward on Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

The pair was also duly elected to Te Puke Community Board by polling in the top four – but because they will serve on the board as councillors, the next highest polling candidate Joan Dugmore – with 1011 votes – has been elected.

A by-election for the remaining seat will be held on February 17.

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Noble game extends the boundaries Cricket is making a subtle thrust into Papamoa.

It’s set up camp on the Alice Johnston Reserve, which was gifted to Tauranga specifically as a passive reserve. “Cricket must be considered passive,” says Bay Oval Trust general manager Kelvin Jones.

The reserve, by Papamoa College, had very little use and so the trust approached the Johnston family to see if it wanted it developed.

“Mainly because there is no cricket club out there and there aren’t any facilities,” says Kelvin.

“From a cricket point of view Papamoa has been neglected.”

And young cricketers at Papamoa have had to join clubs at Te Puke or Mount Maunganui.

But now the trust has fully funded and installed an artificial wicket at Alice Johnston Reserve.

And nets compromising two wickets will be commissioned shortly.

The project has cost about $30,000 with the New Zealand Cricket Foundation being the key funder. “The facility is one of many we have been involved with, but we are particularly proud of this one,” says Kelvin.

He says the Bay Oval Trust is more than just being about Bay Oval. “Part of our reason for being is providing cricket facilities not at just Blake Park but throughout the Bay of Plenty.

“And we seem to be making a difference.”

Kelvin says the trust put the word out to schools and councils

– what help did they need with facilities? “And while we have been inundated with requests, we have also been delivering.”

It’s definitely a focus of BOP Cricket to establish a cricket club at Papamoa and the trust is supporting that by putting in these facilities.

“There have been fits and starts trying to form a cricket clubs in the area. The new facilities will help.”

The trust’s has also undertaken a number of other projects around the BOP region.

“What we have at Blake Park is a community facility,” says Kelvin.

“So we cover the top end with top class cricket at Bay Oval and we cover grassroots by providing these other great facilities.”

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Stepping out of reality Tauranga’s Rozanne and Paul de Wild are at the top of their game in their chosen hobby of cosplay.

They won best technical as Hawkeye and Black Widow at their first cosplay contest at Armageddon Auckland in 2013.

In 2014 their Tauriel and Legolas

collected best group at Armageddon Wellington, and in 2015 deWildCosplay – which includes their kids Stephen, 25, and Kali, 20 – took out best in show at Armageddon

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Those outfits also won the best group and supreme winner categories at the Wellington Sevens, earning the family $10,000.

Where to from there?

“After winning the Armageddon title, I was approached to be national judge for the 2016 competitions, so we’ve stopped competing, at least within New Zealand, and are now focusing on ways to encourage the talent which is out there,” says Rozanne.

“We’d won; now it’s time to give back to the community.”

You get the feeling if they had continued, it would be a little like the All Blacks competing in the national first XV rugby championship.

“That’s an excellent analogy. If we kept competing, others may have given up. And we don’t want that, we want them to improve and grow. We made the decision to step back. But we still wanted to be involved and show our support.” So the family hands over the crown at this weekend’s pop culture Armagaddeon event in Auckland. And Rozanne is now one of two judges travelling the country to Armageddon Expos – including this weekend’s – and helping sculpt the next generation of cosplayers. This rapidly growing past-time, where top international cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao has more than five million followers on social media, is growing in popularity.

Rozanne explains why. “From the point of view of these young people, I think it’s great for them. There are so many opportunities to learn new and varied skills, its healthy, cosplay people are nice people, and it’s a good unwind.”

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Rozanne and Paul de Wild as Tauriel and Legolas.

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cosplay is getting them through their years at uni.

“It allows them to step out from reality and be free of whatever their pressures are.”

Rozanne is keen to point out, it’s not just some geek thing.

“There are so many skills they learn which they can apply into their own lives in other ways. They learn researching skills, they learn to study and work out the best way to get to a finished product, and they learn perseverance.”

“I’ve seen those struggling with disabilities such as Asperger’s or illness, and they put on a costume and become somebody else.

“They let go their mask of ‘endlessly trying to fit into our world’, and you see them come out of their shell. It’s really amazing. They’re not ‘trying’ any more, they’re just who they want to be. It’s great for their selfconfidence.” To learn more, see: www.facebook.com/dewildcosplay Karolyn Timarkos

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Start of something great Children’s writing camps could be in the pipeline with Tauranga Literacy Council’s president thinking internationally-acclaimed New Zealand author Brian Falkner’s Auckland activities would fit the bill here.

The ideas comes as three authors, eight schools and hundreds of excited kids swarmed around Tauranga City’s The Authors Tour on Wednesday.

Authors Jan Goldie, Jenny Jenkins and Vince Ford’s visits to local schools is being hailed a great success by TLC president Donelle O’Neill, a Maungatapu Primary teacher, who organised the tour.

“They went to two or three

schools each, and worked with students to enthuse them, and promote literature to the kids.”

Although reading was encouraged, the focus of the tour was writing. “This involved either hands-on activities for the kids, giving a talk, and showing them works the author had published, or a combination.”

It’s often difficult to gets kids off their laptops and cellphones, but Donelle thinks positively. “It doesn’t matter what device you’re using – you still have to read.”

“Ultimately, that’s why we like to read a book – we can imagine, and so books take us places and give us experiences.”

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And the success is promting Donelle to look at building something in Tauranga similar to what Brian Falkner runs in Auckland. “He does writing camps with children, and he’s looking for other authors who’d like to pick up on that.

“I’m keen to emulate that, so this has been a great testing-ofthe-waters.”

Donelle says the council would like to do more with children.

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Tipping talent

Makayla Daysh and Tayla Kendrick getting some practice in before this weekend’s HoopNation in Tauranga. Photo: Chris Callinan

Makayla Daysh and Tayla Kendrick reckon the competition for Tauranga’s three basketball teams will be tough against 48 visiting squads in town for HoopNation this weekend.

But the two young ladies of Tauranga team, the Phoenix, are ready to tip off their talents and win the elite women’s division of HoopNation, secure the $2500 prize money and the coveted title.

HoopNation is bringing the best of New Zealand’s basketballers – including Tall Blacks, Tall Ferns, full Junior Tall Blacks and Junior Tall Fern squads and ex- Breakers – to ASB Arena for three days of competition, starting tomorrow.

Fifty-one teams have signed up for the men’s elite, women’s elite,

men’s A league, social men’s and women’s divisions and Under-17 boys’ and girls’ divisions.

Makayla, 21, who started playing basketball at age 10 – and is flipping up career goals between being on-court and charging ahead in rugby sevens – is fired up for the tournament.

“The team we’re playing with at HoopNation all played a tournament together in 2010 – and we haven’t actually played together since.

But she’s confident. “We won that 2010 tournament in Gisborne,” says the powerforward centre, who also coaches a Tauranga Intermediate girls’ team.

Makayla and Tayla expect tough competition. “We’re playing a few Women’s Basketball Championship teams so it will be really tough,” says Tayla, who plays shortforward.

Makayla made the Junior Tall Ferns at 16, then the NZ Under-20s. Now she’s aiming for the Tall Ferns. “I’ll probably try out next year, and Tall Ferns coach Kennedy Kereama will be watching HoopNation,” says Makayla. “I’m looking forward to it.” So is Tayla, 28, who has made a comeback after the birth of her daughter, now aged two.

Paul Berridge and KJ Allen of Akiwa Events have brought HoopNation to the Bay from Whanganui due to the event’s continual growth.

“The big finals day on Labour Monday will take place in ASB Arena, with a court surrounded by tiered seating.”

And the finals will be livestreaming online. See HoopNation’s Facebook page for details.

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“Typically, each year about 60 people killed in crashes were not wearing seatbelts. However, last year that number jumped to more than 90, says NZ Police assistant commissioner Dave Cliff.

“As of 12 October this year, 71 people have been killed while not wearing a seatbelt, which is a real concern with during two months left in the year.”

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Dave says by wearing a seatbelt, motorists increase their chance of surviving a crash by up to 50 per cent.

“We need the public’s help to take the ‘buckle up buttercup’ theme on-board.

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Plans to secure Alf ’s images

Alf Rendell signs a copy of his book ‘Historic Tauranga from Above’ for Viv Willacy. Photo: Chris Callinan

Collectively they are an important historical document.

Images from a brief 10-year window in time, images of where we’re from and how we lived.

Images from when Tauranga was metamorphosing from a humble coastal fishing village into a modern city.

“History is the attraction. People like finding their street, where they lived,” says veteran lensman Alf Rendell. Even if those images are shot from a few thousand feet and you can only see roofs.

There’s a strong case for these pictures to be held in perpetuity for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations of Tauranga people.

They are the 120 photographs contained in photographer Alf Rendell’s ‘Historic Tauranga from Above’ – a special kind of book featuring aerial photographs of Tauranga and surrounds taken from the open cockpit of a biplane

Weekend Sun’s been told there are moves to have the collection safeguarded, possibly in the Tauranga City Council’s trove of antiquities and artefacts in storage at Mount Maunganui – treasures waiting for a museum.

That would please the photographer.

The first run of Alf ’s book flew out the door. The books sitting in the pop-up are a second run.

The cluster of Paper Plus stores in Tauranga financed the reprint, marketed it and are selling it. A copy costs $39.99 each – and $10 from each of the 2000 copies will go to Waipuna Hospice.

If you drop by the pop-up at the Goddard Centre Alf will probably be there and would be very happy to add his signature.

He’s a man with history and humour. When the reporter introduces himself and reminds Alf we met eighteen months ago, he shrugs and smiles. “If it happened before yesterday I wouldn’t Hunter Wells remember.”

between 1946 and 1956.

The book’s a collaboration with Alf ’s friend and prominent Tauranga historian Fiona Kean.

Today Alf ’s sitting in a pop-up shop at the Goddard Centre.

The walls are lined with the photos from the book and Alf himself, a mite of a man bearing down on 100 years, is surrounded by copies of the book.

“No, I am not sick of signing them. People are lovely and I enjoy chatting with them.”

The other day a woman came into the shop and bought one of Alf ’s books. “She said I was the photographer at her sister’s wedding. That would have been a long time ago.” Alf was shooting weddings up until 1957, so it was a long time ago.

“But it was lovely to talk to her.”

He’s adamant the images of Tauranga should be bequeathed to the city. “I want them to stay together. I do not want the collection split up and sold.”

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Summer season starts Shaun Smith spends the winter months training and planning the summer months for the Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club.

Surf lifesaving patrols start this Labour Weekend – but you can be forgiven for thinking the lifesavers have taken a well-deserved break during winter.

Not so, says Papamoa Beach Surf Lifesaving Club captain Shaun Smith. “It’s a very busy time, trying to plan, and get everyone through training programs like Inflatable Rescue Boat development and VHF training, the Captain’s Training Course, Instructor’s Course, and First Aid Level 1, 2 and 3 courses – there’s just so much happening.”

“We’ve been training every weekend during winter, and once the summer season kicks off this Labour Weekend there’s pretty much something on every

weekend.” There’s also a lot of administration work. The patrol rosters take weeks of planning – the logistics of rostering 130 to 160 lifeguards to cover six and seven hour shifts over a fivemonth period would daunt many.

Shaun loves seeing younger people getting involved with the sport. “They probably laugh at me behind my back, but I don’t mind.”

They likely respect, rather than laugh at, their captain. After all, he was named Bay of Plenty Lifeguard of the Year and Club Captain of the Year at the 2016 Surf Lifesaving NZ regional awards in July.

“You see them starting as fiveyear-old nippers, and then they get to 12, 13, 14, and start to become lifeguards, you watch them develop.”

Asked for his top tip for staying

safe at the ocean beach during summer, you can hear a touch of exasperation in Shaun’s voice.

“Swim between the flags.” You get the feeling he’s said that before.

“I was just talking to my son in England, and they’ve had a huge number of drownings there this summer.

They’ve looked at it and a lot of them have been stupid stuff, things that really shouldn’t have happened.” Shaun does understand not everyone will swim between the flags.

“If you live at the far end of the beach at Papamoa, you’re not going to go all the way down to the flags.

But people need to think about what their limitations are. If it’s huge surf, don’t go out.”

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The city is a canvas

The seed was sewn when she was just four.

With a stick of chalk.

“I was drawing on the ground outside Baycourt with all these people. I can’t remember what we were drawing, but I can remember leaving my fingerprint.”

And it made Lillybeth Melmoth really happy.

That telling moment, that connection, would flood back each time Lillybeth returned to Baycourt, whether it be for her Form 2 play or whatever.

“Now I want to create a situation where multiple people can experience the same feeling and get involved in art in a really easy accessible way.”

It’s super cheap, just chalk. It’s environmentally friendly, you draw on the ground and it washes away in the rain.

The blank canvas is the city, ‘Colouring Book City’ as Lillybeth has renamed us. The medium is chalk and the inspiration is children’s books that have been authored or illustrated in Tauranga.

Step back a couple of months to when internationally renowned community development consultant Peter Kageyama was in town pitching his ‘love your city’ concept at a city revitalisation workshop. It’s a concept of ‘love notes to the city’ – investing in where you live and making nice things happen like festivals and pop up art.

The best ideas would be temporary events, says

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Peter. “They’d involve children because children would bring families, they would be art focussed and collaborative.”

Lillybeth’s ‘Colouring Book City’ ticked most of those boxes; that’s why her concept won half a $500 prize run by Creative Tauranga in conjunction with the Kageyama workshop.

So Lillybeth went to Creative Communities Scheme and convinced them to turn her $250 into $2500.

“The full idea is to have a colouring book city train, permanent painted outlines like funky unfinished artwork at city parks where families can go, take their own chalk and finish off.”

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Lillybeth Melmoth with some of her chalk artwork in Red Square.

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Big season for Baypark Buckle in Sunners, because Baypark Family Speedway has a great season ahead for you.

Baypark event promoter Bernie Gillon says the season kicks off this Labour weekend, and he’s expecting a great evening.

“It’s opening night tomorrow night, which is always a pretty good night.”

Bernie says they recently drew the competition for naming rights of the speedway for the season, worth about $30,000 – and the lucky winner is Greerton business Danz Engineering.

“What we did this year was we ran a corporate pass promotion and every business that bought a corporate pass, which is basically an extended season ticket, we put them into the draw for the naming rights for the speedway for the season.”

“The lucky winner was Danz Engineering in

Greerton and they’re a speedway family; they’ve got two children that race in speedway. It was a really great win for them.”

But the fun is only just starting, with a stellar season ahead.

“In two weeks’ time we have our big fireworks display on Guy Fawkes’ night, and we put up about $20,000 worth of fireworks and so that’s always a very big event,” says Bernie.

“As well as the fireworks we have a lot of visiting saloon cars and stock cars.”

Bernie says it’s going to be an action-packed season, with four big events planned during the Christmas and New Year period.

To keep up-to-date, visit: www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz

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Working out for 24 hours PHARMAC is coming to Tauranga to meet with people and get your feedback on how we’re doing.

PHARMAC’s role is to decide which pharmaceuticals are funded.

These decisions affect nearly all New Zealanders, so we want to hear about people’s experiences.

We’ll also be consulting on some proposed changes to our pharmaceutical funding application process to meet New Zealand’s obligations under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and to make some other improvements. These changes will not change the fundamentals of the PHARMAC model.

We’re looking forward to meeting the people of Tauranga and getting your feedback.

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“Competitors will do the best they can at each stand and they’ll be scored. Their overall score will confirm their placing.”

Luke says athletes from throughout NZ have registered for the event, with one Mount team and two Tauranga teams.

“Contestants don’t have to be part of CrossFit to join Mount CrossFit’s 24-hour Warriors working out last year. this one. We’ve got groups Photo: Warren Davie Photofitt Winter Warrior starts 8am on from totally different sports Saturday, October 22. “We did a smaller version in that have jumped in.

It’s not really a CrossFit comp, winter and we’ve crossed it through to spring,” says the exercises are totally different and it’s all about the Mount CrossFit’s Luke McGruer. endurance.”

“Next year we’ll probably run it at a different time.

There could be running, swimming, lifting giant logs “This is like a trial run for a bigger event next year. and weights, but Luke is keeping exact workouts under We held a 12-hour event with our members last year wraps. “The contestants don’t actually know what any which was really well received.” of the events are yet, they don’t find out until they get Thirty teams of three will complete workouts at as many as 18 stations based at different locations around to the stand. They’ve got a rough idea of what goes on but they don’t know exactly each workout.

Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

“The workouts are constantly varied; the idea is “There’ll be some stations at TECT All Terrain Park, anything could come up and you should be ready for all over the Mount area, on the beach, around the whatever it is.” park, at our gym on Newton St, and at the swimming But Luke says the biggest challenge for competitors pools as well,” says Luke. will be the duration of the event.

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But now the final whistle's blown and the minority of our residents who chose to exercise their democratic right to vote have had their say. As a result, we have a new Mayor – Greg Brownless – one new councillor, seven re-elected ones (myself gratefully included) and two former councillors who have come back from the political grave. Yes, my workplace nickname for Cr Baldock is ‘Lazarus’.

In local politics you can be questioning the competency of your opponent versus that of your good-self in public one week, and be faced with the awkward situation of sitting around the table with him or her the next. That's the people's choice. You may not agree, but you must respect it.

We’ve lost some great and challenging minds from around the council table. Mayor Crosby, Cr Matt Cowley, Cr Bev Edlin and Cr John Robson brought an uncommon breadth of experience and ability to the council table that I will miss, not just as a fellow councillor, but as a resident and ratepayer.

My new colleagues and I need to step up to fill that hole. There's no place for undermining, or petty behaviour, to get the attention of sleepy journalists at the back of the council chamber. We've had an election, it's now time to get over it and get on with it. Our city deserves nothing less.

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Iris glory for six weeks only It’s an opportunity that only comes around for six weeks every year.

it’s about letting people know they are now open. “There’s such a small window of opportunity – it’s important people know we are open – and that people Katikati’s Amazing Iris Garden who haven’t visited us before know opens this Labour Weekend – to come take a look.” offering a six-week window every A self-confessed iris-fan, Wendy Thursday to view this year’s iris has been growing the flowers for flowers in full bloom. The garden 13 years, and operating the garden will be open Thursday to Sunday from its Katikati location for nine from 9.30am-4pm. years.

Owner Wendy Begbie says while “They’re just so beautiful and her two acres of irises are tended to year-round, they are only in bloom they’re a low maintenance flower – it’s for six to eight weeks – so gardening really easy to get hooked on them.” enthusiasts need to get in fast.

Orders for iris plants can be made at the Wendy Begbie and garden or online. The plants are delivered The commercial nursery boasts more her iris garden. bare-rooted in December and February, but than 1300 iris varieties in multiple colours, payment needs to be made at time of order to ensure from New Zealand and overseas. It specialises in high supply of the plant. quality bearded varieties including tall, medium and And for those who are enchanted by the flowers, but dwarf iris plants. “We also have a large area of waterdon’t want to place a large order, potted plants are loving Louisiana irises. There’s a new area of Siberian available for purchase, says Wendy. irises and plantings of Japanese irises (Iris Ensata) “We also have a wee perennial garden centre which around the ponds,” says Wendy. you can pick up some treasures. We have included “It’s an amazing display.” Wendy says the garden some garden art and accessories for your gardening.” has many avid followers, who attend annually – but

Such a ‘Hard to Believe’ film defies belief Do you know about arguably the most awful things happening in the world?

The film ‘Hard to Believe’ is a serious investigation into one of the most horrifying human rights abuses of our time and the response – or lack of it – around the world.

The murder of prisoners of conscience in China, and the unlawful sale of their organs to foreign patients, comes to life through personal stories, including an author’s seven-year investigation and a surgeon’s confession.

‘Hard to Believe’ is coming to Tauranga on Wednesday,

October 26. The film has won a number of awards, including ‘Best Documentary’ at the 2016 Hoboken International Film Festival and ‘Award of Excellence’ at the 2016 International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration and Equality.

“This film shows us the dark face of human rights abuses, of what can come to pass when individuals are reduced, literally, to the sum of their parts,” says Macquarie University Centre for agency, values and ethics deputy director Professor Wendy Rogers.

“The participation of medical practitioners in the harvesting of organs breaches all ethical codes, and is impossible to reconcile with

Documentary researcher Ethan Gutmann. the role of physicians to heal rather than harm.”

‘Hard to Believe’ is screening at Rialto Tauranga in the Goddard Centre, 21 Devonport Rd on Wednesday, October 26, at 6pm.

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Grower Direct’s Paul Nielsen in the nursery.

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Taste the chilli this weekend If you’re looking for something different to do this Labour Weekend, why not head off to Grower Direct and try their homemade chillis and chutneys or check out their new Asian and Middle Eastern vege range?

“Labour weekend is the big, big, big vege weekend,” says Paul Nielsen from Grower Direct.

The barbecue and sausage sizzle will be held this Sunday at Grower direct, 52 Borell Rd, Te Puna, from 10am-2pm.

Paul says this new range make for a very exciting addition to the Grower Direct lines.

“It’s really authentic, really popular, and really good for all Chinese and Asian cooking,” says Paul.

Whether you usually cook Asian and Middle Eastern

dishes or want to expand your culinary skills, Grower Direct have the veges for you to do it.

Whether you want to try adding some Thai basil to your dish, or cook with eggplant tung long or cucumber so yoh, Grower Direct have it for you.

“It’s really authentic stuff,” says Paul.

This Labour Weekend, Pots Direct will also showcase some of the brand new custom water feature concepts that are set to debut soon.

And if you’ve got something specific you want in pottery and can’t find it anywhere, Pots Direct’s Debbie Heyworth says she may be able to help.

“We can custom source some pottery. If you can’t find what you want, come and talk to us and we can help.”

For more information, visit: www.potsdirect.co.nz and www.growersdirect.co.nz

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie night in the park Night Owl Cinemas will be screening ‘Bella Vita’ tomorrow at Mount Drury Reserve from 6pm.

Enjoy a night out for a gold coin donation. Night Owl

Cinema’s outdoor cinema is a magical experience with food available from Street Food Union, musicians and performers and the screening of the film when the sun goes down.

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Backpacking life to the fullest “It’s really just going with all the things that say: ‘Live life to the fullest’, and everybody says it – but not many people actually do it,” says Sophie Stokes.

Her family is about to. Sophie and partner Carl Dickens are about to go travelling the world with their four children – Kasha, 12, Triton, 7, Ronin, 6, and Cove, 3 – and a backpack each.

Yes, the Papamoa family-of-six has spent the last year saving, researching

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and planning to go on the trip of a lifetime to see the world and – ironically – spend time together.

“We just decided there has to be more to life than working to pay bills and buying stuff we don’t really need, and we wanted to find inner happiness.

“We live and breathe for our kids – but we spend so much time rushing around The Stokes family sets off to backpack the world for 12 months this December.

Photo: Chris Callinan. that we don’t actually have friends and family.” support businesses with sanctuaries time for them.”

Plus travel sheets and towels, – show the kids we don’t go ride on and fold-up clothes hangers – to elephants, we go watch them in the Endless hours wash and hang clothes overnight jungle in a sanctuary.”

So the family is departing New – because they’ll each have one Zealand on December 7 and will set of clothes on, a change, and Normal family not return for 12 months. a spare set, sneakers and jandals.

Sophie says the kids will be off “We thought ‘to hell with how “Everything we take needs a the education grid for the trip – much this costs – it will be worth function.” but will be learning as they travel every penny’,” says Sophie. “The Hatching the travel idea, the kids and will keep up with English, kids were asking for our time – thought it was a massive holiday of reading and maths. and what better way to give it to theme parks – but Sophie says the “That one-on-one with them will them than spending endless hours youngsters have done their research really help them and keep them travelling and exploring the world and will be immersed in so up-to-date.” together.” much more.

Her advice to families thinking of While some might find travelling ditching the daily grind to travel? with young children daunting, Treats “We’re such a normal family – we Sophie doesn’t. “I’m not that “Now they’re more interested in don’t have a huge amount of funds nervous because at the end of the seeing the Orangutans in Borneo, behind us – so what we’re doing day, what do they need? They need elephants in Sri Lanka and seeing anyone could do if they want to. sleep and food. We’ll provide that. the floating market in the Mekong “Once you get out of that And whatever happens in between Delta.” And because they’ll hit so mindset of ‘this is what society we’ll just go with the flow. many tourist spots they won’t be thinks we should be doing because “We’re pretty relaxed with our able to afford everything. “So we’ll everyone else is doing it and it is kids but our biggest thing is safety pick and choose things to do – and expected’ – then really you can do – and through all of our research there will be a couple of treats whatever you want.” we will be doing as best we can to The family’s hosting a garage sale keep our family as safe as possible.” along the way, like Legoland and Disneyland.” at their home at 36 Oreti Crescent, “The rest is just going to Sophie also wants to choose Papamoa, on October 29, to help happen.” fund the trip too.

So what will they take with them? sustainable tourist activities.

“We don’t want to support people To follow the family’s travels, see: “Obviously devices – we’re taking exploiting animals or go to places www.facebook.com/just6backpacks three iPads, a GoPro camera, a cutting down forests. We want to Merle Foster cellphone – to keep in touch with

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Take cover from holiday hazards The right travel insurance is as important as your plane ticket or passport, says Consumer NZ.

It has joined with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tradeto remind Kiwis to take out travel insurance if they’re heading overseas for their holidays.

The organisations have produced a plain English guide to travel insurance, which uses real-life stories to illustrate the

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importance of cover.

Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin says if you suffer a mishap overseas, comprehensive travel insurance can cover your medical expenses and personal liability.

“It can also compensate you if your luggage goes walkabout or you need to alter a travel booking.”

MFAT consular divisional manager Lyndal Walker says NZ embassies and consulates can provide assistance if you run into trouble but travellers need to be aware the Government won’t pay their bills.

“If you’re heading overseas, it’s important you make your own arrangements to meet any unforeseen costs,” says Lyndal.

The guide highlights cases where travellers have faced medical bills for tens of thousands of dollars following mishaps overseas.

In one, a passenger on a cruise ship became critically ill and required hospital care. Without cover, he had to pay $60,000

in bills, including the cost of a medical escort for his flight home.

If you’re heading overseas, take these steps to ensure a successful trip.

Planning your trip:

See Bay travels on telly tomorrow

The Bay of Plenty will shine on telly screens tomorrow afternoon in a travel show called ‘Our New Zealand Escape’.

The show follows 10 well-known New Zealand couples as they explore the best of Aotearoa – October 22’s episode features Scott and Stacey Morrison, who’ll take their first ever

trip away from their children to experience all Tauranga has to offer.

Viewers will get to see well-known the Kiwi television and radio host climb up Mount Maunganui, blokarting on the beach and at the Jazz Festival.

‘Our New Zealand Escape’ is on TVNZ One tomorrow at 4.30pm.

1. Check safetravel.govt.nz for the latest travel advice about your planned destination.

2. Take out comprehensive travel insurance as soon as you finalise your travel arrangements.

If you intend on using credit card travel insurance, make sure you meet requirements for cover.

3. Ensure you have the necessary visas and a valid passport.

Some countries require passports to be valid six months beyond your visit.

4. Consult a doctor about vaccinations and a medical kit for your planned destinations six to eight weeks before you leave.

Some categories of prescription medicines should be carried with a medical certificate signed by a doctor.

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Journey along to Bay’s Biggest Travel Expo If you’re travelling in 2017 – you do not want to miss the Bay’s Biggest Travel Expo next Saturday, October 29.

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With more than 40 exhibitors, from airlines, tour companies, cruise lines and land operators, all offering on-the-day-only expo specials, you don’t want to miss out on your chance to grab a deal for travelling in 2017. Also do not miss our popular travel presentations, which will be held throughout the day,

on worldwide destinations to Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City or even inspire you for your next travel Buenos Aires. journey.

An exciting, inspiring day is planned To take advantage of – so we look forward to helping you all the great deals on the day, simply pay a $100 per person deposit towards your holiday at the expo, and book an appointment with one of our travel specialists to progress your travel plans.

On the day you can enter in the draw to win return flights for two to Europe along with a $1000 House of Travel gift card. Plus, those paying a deposit will have a chance on the day to win return flights for two on Air New Zealand to one of these great destinations of your choice: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Singapore, Tokyo, Vancouver,

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The safest workplace in town The Z Retail Group Bay of Plenty recently won the ACC Work Place Safety Awards at the Westpac Tauranga Business Awards.

“This award is a recognition of how we have developed, grown and supported a generative safety culture within the team-tribe spread from Bethlehem through the Bay of Plenty to Opotiki,” say BOP Z Energy retailers Lynette and Dave Gillies.

The couple say it’s important for their team of nearly 100 to really understand the ‘why’ around health and safety.

“A big part of this is about: “Every person has the right and expectation to go home safe to those they love every day”.

Health, Safety, Security and Environment is not a ‘tick box’ part of the business, says Dave.

“If you as the business owner truly believe in what you are doing in the HSSE space, your team will come along for the ride.”

The duo believes it’s all about leadership and engagement.

“Get the team clear on the ‘why’ and make it real

Bay of Plenty Z Energy retailers Lynette and Dave Gillies and ACC chief executive Scott Pickering. for them,” says Lynette.

Choosing not to look away, intervene and back your people when they intervene is important.

Demonstrate the same behaviour and make it a safe space to intervene. If you see unsafe practice, do something about it.”

“If you want to shift the safety culture in your business, choose to do so and make it happen.”

Furniture store’s small business win Tauranga interior design store Furnish came out on top of their category at the recent Westpac Tauranga Business awards.

The lounge, dining and outdoor furniture store’s team went home happy after winning the retail excellence award for small businesses.

“We entered the competition on the recommendation of our Westpac bank manager,” says Furnish’s Jamie Winks.

“When our name was read out as the winner, we were both blown away, in part because our business is only three years old and also because we feel we still have so much to learn!”

Jamie says though they work hard, their customers and the team were crucial in taking

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areas of our business home the success. which were going “One thing that well and which we is for certain is could improve on. we wouldn’t have Even if we hadn’t been able to win reached the finals, it without the this would have support of all our been a worthwhile loyal customers exercise in itself.” and fantastic Jamie and the team. Our team team dressed members are for the part on the backbone of the evening and Furnish and they each contribute to Callum Wilkinson and Jamie took to the stage to accept their it to make it the Winks with their award award. And Jamie award winning on the big night. says the Tauranga store that it is.”

Chamber of Commerce did But Jamie says it wasn’t all just “a fabulous job in hosting and about the win. organising the event”. “It was “The process of completing great to be in a room full of likethe entry was a really interesting minded business owners.” exercise and made us think about

“IT WAS SUCH A RELIEF WHEN MY FRIENDS AT WORK FINALLY ASKED ME WHAT WAS GOING ON.”

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Giving the best of chance of success Whether you are an adult returning to the workforce or a young person wanting NCEA level 1 or 2, award-winning EmployNZ can help.

EmployNZ won Westpac Tauranga Business of the Year at the 2016 Westpac Tauranga Business of the Year awards.

“The company is proud of the achievement, particularly given the high quality of the other finalists,” says company director Jay Banner.

EmployNZ is a NZQA Category One Private Training Establishment, which has been based in the Bay of Plenty since 2001. They also have training facilities in Rotorua, Taupo and Auckland and are currently building a new headquarters on 2nd Ave in Tauranga.

EmployNZ offers a range of complementary training, education and mentoring services which include Youth Guarantee NCEA courses for 16-19 year olds, literacy and numeracy training, and return to work pre-

employment training for adults. EmployNZ is also the youth services provider for the Western Bay of Plenty working with young parents and young people not in education, employment or training.

“We have developed strong linkages with the local business community,” says EmployNZ sales and marketing manager Justin Morris. “Often employers contact us if they have vacancies or work experience opportunities for clients doing preemployment training.

“Our youth guarantee NCEA courses are for 16-19 year olds who have had challenges within the traditional school environment.

“To give students the best chance of success we have smaller class rooms, an inclusive class culture and do things like provide breakfast and offer additional support to them.”

“At the end of the day what makes the difference is the great team we have who are really passionate about helping our students or clients achieve their potential,”

Congratulations to Business Award winners!

The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the winners of the Westpac Tau-ranga Business Awards 2016.

There was a strong field of entrants making that all important decision a difficult one. There was also an even spread of entrants into each category.

Here are the winners • Retail excellence for small businesses: Furnish.

• Retail excellence for large businesses: YOU Travel.

• Manufacturing and/or logistics: Modern Office and Office Fruniture Warehouse • Tourism and Hospo: Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers.

• Winner of service excellence: Nurtured at Home.

• Winner of social enterprise:

EmployNZ. • Winner of the customer service award: Fresh One Ltd. • Winner of the Workplace Safety Award: Z Retail Outlets.

• Winner of business innovation: Modern Office and Office Furniture Warehouse.

• Winner of corporate leadership: Tom Roper.

• Winner of Westpac Tauranga Business of the Year: EmployNZ.

EmployNZ director Jay Benner. “This award is a testament to their commitment and the hard work they put in every day.”

For more information visit www. employnz.co.nz or call 07 577 0177.

EmployNZ sales and marketing manager Justin Morris and director Jay Benner at front and their team have won Westpac business awards.

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One door closes, another opens It sounded like the Oxford Street Boxing Day sales were about to go off.

People were queuing and Bernie Peters was about to throw open the doors.

Did Bernie have two minutes to talk to a reporter?

“Whew – yeah, go on then!” Lots of people were demanding his time and it’s a commodity he’s short of right now.

This wasn’t Selfridges or Debenhams…it was downtown Te Awamutu, and Bees‘n’Buttercups was about to enjoy its last spring fling. It was a closing down sale for the gifts and things shop.

“Don’t put a downside on it,” Bernie warns the reporter. “It’s a positive story. I’m happy. I have made the decision and I’m very happy.”

Bernie and wife Wendy started with Bees‘n’Buttercups in Mount Maunganui 23 years and five kids ago. The doors closed on that store last Friday night. The Te Awamutu store will close the third week of November.

“It’s time,” says Bernie. “Twenty-three years of seven days a week is probably enough. But they will keep the Matamata Bees‘n’Buttercups buzzing.

And about that positive spin – it’s not what Facebook traffic’s telling us, after people spotted Bernie and Wendy cleaning out the Mount store late Friday night.

“This is unbelievable. I’m tearing up” said one post.

“Been popping into that shop since I was a child, purchased all the haberdashery for our 2011 wedding from you. Thanks for being an iconic local shop,” said another.

Problem is Bernie fashioned himself into a retail legend in the Mount.

“What amazing customer service. Bernie was always so upbeat and happy. That kind of service is so rare these days.”

“I right loved that shop”, “Oh no!!” and

Bernie Peters farewells his Mount shop.

“That’s so sad”.

Sad, yes! “We just had to rethink everything and there is a lease expiring, that’s quite correct. What was happening at the end of that was something of an unknown and we didn’t need the problem.”

Mount Mainstreet is valuable real estate, desirable retail space, people were lining up for the shop. “So it was easier for me to say: ‘Let’s go, let’s downsize, let’s stick with one shop’.” So they’re sticking with Matamata and driving over the road to the sky from Otumoetai each day.

On reflection the terminally positive Mr Peters has to admit people weren’t happy. A clientele built up during nearly quarter of a century told him so. “They demanded to know why we were closing, they told me this was the best shop in the Mount, ‘where will I go for this and where will I go for that?’ ‘Where will I get my crafts and where will I get my good value gifts?’”

Good positive testimony for a guy who didn’t know a jot about retail when he and his wife bought Bees‘n’Buttercups 23 years ago. “I was production manager at an animal vaccine plant. It was a major career shift and very exciting.” Exciting and successful in fact. “I worked really well with my wife,” says Bernie.

“So no doom and gloom in the story please?,” suggests Bernie. Only enough to reflect the feelings of his customers.

Looking the part in the eye of the law Fashion. It’s a creative industry that entwines trends, designs and iconic personalities with the complexities of intellectual property, privacy and law.

On a daily basis designers, with the help of lawyers, are protecting their designs and inspiration, through fashion law – a legal field encompassing issues that arise throughout the life of an article of clothing or fashion accessory.

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Fashion law doesn’t differ from any other area of commercial law in that respect. If you know what issues and challenges the industry is facing, you will be able to respond a lot better to client needs.

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It also helps if you understand retail and how the fashion industry works – but an obsession with clothes is optional.

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Meth checking your property purchase The problem of methamphetamine, or ‘meth’ as it is commonly known, is that it is a highly addictive and dangerous drug and is an increasing problem in New Zealand.

A major issue when manufacturing meth, apart from the danger of explosion, is the amount of poisonous waste that is created.

Holland Beckett associate Kate Grimmer says for each quantity of the drug made, five-six times that amount of poisonous waste is created and is extremely dangerous, even in small amounts.

“This toxic waste is also left behind in a house where meth is, or has been, smoked. It contaminates a house and can remain indefinitely, if not properly remediated.”

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obligations to your lender, insurer by-products of manufacturing or and/or tenants if the agreement smoking meth can have serious progresses.” health consequences, says Kate.

Kate says Holland Beckett’s In order to prevent yourself from unknowingly purchasing a methcontaminated property there are several things you can do, says Kate.

“Most importantly, your agreement for sale and purchase needs to be appropriately drafted, depending on what side of the deal you are on.

“If you’re looking to purchase a house, you should discuss the appropriate terms and conditions to include with your lawyer, prior to signing an agreement,” says Kate.

“While a positive meth test in a house may not always be a dealbreaker for a purchaser, you will need to ensure that Holland Beckett associate Kate Grimmer. you can comply with

Volunteers want to be on a winning team In my last column I talked about the fact that volunteers can only motivate themselves. I want to reiterate it doesn’t mean that you can influence their motivation.

One irk of volunteer teams is one missing any direction. They like solving problems, but if they don’t know exactly what the problem is….

To create a winning mood, I challenge the volunteers at our centre to think about what we are trying to solve, come up with a solution and what we need to do to solve it.

Always bearing in mind the qualities and expertise of the volunteers, I add boundaries, a clear goal and a timeframe. When you clearly stipulate what the ‘win’ will be for the volunteers, you have created a focus point for your volunteers, empowering them

to get there.

If you give your volunteers such an opportunity I’m sure they’ll grab it with both hands. And when you win, don’t forget to stand still and celebrate your achievements with your volunteers before moving on. It is a great moment to say ‘thank you’.

I challenge your organisation to put time and effort in it. Yes it will take some of your time too, to coordinate it. But I’m sure you will have some interesting but dusty projects on your shelf like I do. Get them off the shelf and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the volunteers’ work.

Volunteering Bay of Plenty refers volunteers to local non-profit organisations, assists organisations with their volunteer programme and promotes volunteering in the Bay in general.

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The 2016 awards evening is at October 28 at Te Puke War Memorial Hall. Tickets cost $90.

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Friday 21 October 2016

What value does your small business offer?

You might think a catchy slogan or a point of difference – also known as your Unique Selling Proposal– is all your business needs.

But have you ever gone a step further and thought about what your value proposition might be?

If you’re selling to other businesses then a good value proposition will always trump a catchy slogan or your USP. That’s because business customers don’t just buy on impulse or emotion, but base their purchase decision on much more.

What they want to understand, first and foremost, is what your product or service offers over and above everybody else’s. Your value proposition is the answer to this question.

“A value proposition is a clear statement of the tangible benefits a customer gets from using your products and services. It’s outcome-focused and stresses the value of your offering.”

A strong value proposition is also specific,

and quantifies the actual benefit that your product or service offers. So it’s no good just having a general statement like: “We are website strategists” or “we have the fastest response rate”. You need to back this up with proof or an example of just exactly how much of a saving or gain your product or service represents.

The very best value propositions deliver tangible, measurable results that are highly desirable to pro-spective buyers.

Specificity sells. The more specific your value proposition, the more attractive it is.

In my experience most small businesses have no real idea of what their true value proposition is, or they use a very weak or wishy-washy set of words that are often closer to wishful thinking than a true statement of their actual value.

A winning value proposition will transform your business. Don’t leave it to your marketing company or website builder to guess what your value proposition is or create one out of thin air. As a business owner, there’s nothing more important than getting this right.

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“Since its establishment, our business has gone from strength to strength, and will more often than not be the brand behind almost any signage you see around town,” says Shane.

“Splashed across the billboards of Tauranga, wrapped around the backside of buses, or standing tall via a freestanding sign is where you’ll find just some of our masterpieces,” says Angela.

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Spruce up the wardrobe for spring It’s goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Now the warmer weather is here, it’s the perfect time to spruce up the wardrobe.

To help brighten up your spring apparel – The Weekend Sun has browsed the perfect new-season must-haves.

Bring out the prints by slipping on some pretty floral, animal or stripe designs to put a spring back into your step.

Some of you may cringe when I say this, but show a little leg. Spring is the season to bring sexy back, so be prepared for your skin to be bared by shedding the layers and bringing out the flirty dresses and skirts.

Spring is also the time to swap the ankle boots for jandals. But now your feet are exposed, so make sure to decorate your toes with a dainty and colourful pedicure.

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Changing up your selections for summer

The best way to start the season fashion-wise is pull out all of last season’s summer clothing.

Lay everything out and decide what you no longer like, fit, or wear. Is there anything you can alter – a pair of jeans into a pair of three-quarter pants or shorts? A dress to a skirt? A longsleeved top into a tank top?

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bit grimy. Once you’ve whittled down your options consider what you would like to add to your wardrobe? Ethereal chiffon is always a great summer pick, and nothing says ‘summer’ like bright colours.

Accessories are also a key part of pulling together a great summer look.

Long necklaces, floaty fabrics, wallets, jewellery to add some sparkle, and of course sunglasses to protect your peepers from the sun. Go on - try something different this season.

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Slip into the cool style of bamboo this summer If you’re starting to warm to the more temperate weather, it might be time to update your wardrobe, and there’s no better place to do that than Lemonade Fashions.

Conveniently located at the Cruise Deck on Mount Maunganui Rd, Lemonade Fashions’ Cathy Powell says her store is perfect for new summer looks.

“One of the things we pride ourselves on most is quality fashion at affordable pricing.”

With an enormous range of beautiful jewellery to help finish any look, Lemonade Fashions also stocks sunglasses, bags, shoes, and clothing.

And there’s more to come – Cathy says the jewellery range is always expanding, and exciting new product is regularly put on the shelves.

“We have many styles of jewellery to choose from, including clip-on earrings, Lemonade Fashion’s Cathy Powell. Photo: Chris Callinan. which we know are hard to come by, as So if you’re ready to pack away the heavy winter well as a range of bamboo wear which clothing for more ethereal and colourful summer really helps to keep you feeling cooler during the looks, head to Lemonade Fashions to get the perfect summer months.” outfit and complimentary accessories.

Both stylish and comfortable, Lemonade Fashion’s Cathy would love to help you pull together some bamboo range comes in t-shirts, tops, shorts, great summer outfits. pants and more.

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Delys says swimwear is their passion, and summer is here so it’s a great time to get fitted for a swimsuit.

“We make the total experience of choosing the perfect swimwear a breeze,” says Delys.

“It’s about the customer feeling comfortable and inspired. It’s about thinking: ‘This is me and I’m confident with this look’.”

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“Our extensive swimwear range is available all year,” says Delys.

“Seeing our customers happy with their choice of swimwear is very rewarding for the team at Langtons. Remember girls...we work hard for our curves.”

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ylor Frank Ta with his green fabulous n do a c e in mach it all.

Hedge trims now cheaper with outdoors guy Frank Outdoors guy Frank Taylor is well regarded around Tauranga for doing the “heavy lifting” on city sections.

With his fabulous green machine, Frank does it all, and he does it well.

Earth reshaping. Garden building.

Driveway resurfacing. Lawn creation.

Tree maintenance. And much, much more – including hedge cutting.

This mature man keeps his feet firmly on the ground. Yet Frank is almost dancing for joy after buying a grunty hedge cutter, made in Ireland, which attaches to his multi-purpose green machine.

Asked why the delight, Frank replied: “I haven’t liked other cutters. But this latest gear has amazing strength and reach. I can cut hedges way faster. That means cheaper too, so it’s good for clients.”

As Frank was starting his very first

job with the new cutter, a neighbour out walking remarked: “That hedge really needs a good trim.” Frank completed the work in record time, just as the same neighbour came back and said: “Wow, what a difference! It’s great!”

Since Frank’s green machine is ultra slim, it can pass through narrow gates or gaps with the cutter, meaning hedges in awkward suburban yards become accessible.

And when you hire Frank, you also get his free, well-trained “assistant” – a wee dog named Chico.

“My dog is happy when I am too, and I’m sure happy with this cutter,” says Frank. “So my new gear gets a big paws up from Chico!”

Got a hedge you need trimming? Or other outdoor jobs?

Get in Frank Taylor, a man to be trusted.

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You can call Frank anytime on 027 448 3212.

Sculpt a brief for next year’s mural festival It’s 12 months away – but Katikati Open Air Art is encouraging sculptors to enter their briefs for 2017’s sculpture contest, which is part of the biennial Mural Contest and Arts Festival.

Festival spokesperson Jacqui Knight says the sculpture contest will be run quite differently in 2017 – with the aim to up the ante

and guarantee some good quality entries. “This time there will be two categories – a themed section called ‘The future is our children’ and an Open category.

“The Open category offers a $1000 prize gift – and artists can bring their sculpture along and sell it at the festival if they want,” says Jacqui. “So sculptors can create

anything for this.” Meanwhile, the themed category has a $4000 cash prize but the winning entry in this section will be kept by KOAA to display in the town somewhere post-festival.

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Realising a show jumping dream A dog mat with a difference Tauranga woman Susan Collins has created a travel mat and lead for your dog. And she is seeking support on crowdfunding website Kickstarter, with a goal of $4000 for the invention.

Susan has gained nearly one-quarter of the funding needed to make a real effort at fully creating her product.

Owning three griffon dogs, Susan believes the mat and lead combination will provides pooches with a

Te Puna’s Lucy Olphert is riding high after winning $10,000 in Hyundai Derby last weekend.

The derby at Mystery Creek in Hamilton involved a few cross-country show jumping obstacles, which Lucy says was a real test of endurance for herself and eight-year-old mare, Eve Saint Laurent.

“It was a very, very tough class,” says Lucy. “But my horse was the only one to go double clear, which means no penalties in either of the rounds.”

It’s her biggest win to date, and she’s thrilled to have done it on a horse she produced herself.

“Recently, I’ve been back in New Zealand working on producing my own horses and team.

My horses have finally reached an age where they’re ready to start jumping at a bigger level.”

Lucy has been riding all her life, and made the decision to focus on show jumping after her first international event in Brazil at 14.

She finished high school in 2006, and rode professionally overseas for three years.

After spending a few years in the Waikato, she’s returned to her family base in the Bay of Plenty to try and make a career out of riding.

“There are basically two ways to succeed in this sport,” says Lucy. “You either buy the top horse for the top dollar, if you’ve got the money, or you breed them yourself and train them.”

Lucy’s chosen the second route, and hopes it will pay off in the future.

“It’s a combination of hard work, determination, and luck,” admits Lucy. “The next couple of years are make or break for me and my horses.”

A few more wins like this latest one, and she’s sure to realise that dream.

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Early detection is the best key to survival Bay Radiology has invested heavily to ensure Bay of Plenty women have access to the latest mammography technology, providing a comprehensive range of mammography and breast ultrasound service.

“Regular mammography is an important part of a healthy lifestyle,” says Bay Radiology’s Steve Harris.

“Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer to affect New Zealand women, and is the leading cause of women’s cancer death. An effective screening programme, such a Breast Screen Aotearoa, can reduce breast

Radiology in the interval years.”

Women who wish to access cancer deaths by 30 per cent.”

Women who do not qualify for the free mammograms on offer This is because regular the Breast Screening Aotearoa through the screening programme mammography can detect small programme can also access regular should ring Breast Screening breast cancers while they are mammography through Bay Aotearoa on 0800 270 200. readily treatable.

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Those women who have risk There are a range of ways for women to factors such as a strong family history of access regular breast cancer should mammograms. discuss their options Women aged 45 with their general to 69 can access free mammograms once practitioner.

Breast Screen every two years Aotearoa is for women through the Breast with no symptoms.

Screening Aotearoa Women with programme. symptoms should not “To further wait for a screening increase the mammogram, but effectiveness of should contact their the screening doctor immediately. programme, women For more can supplement this service with a Bay Radiology has mammogram services for Bay women. information visit www. bayradiology.co.nz. mammogram at Bay

Convenient cancer centre in town In a little more than two years the Kathleen Kilgour Centre has delivered radiotherapy to more than 1500 patients from the Bay of Plenty and beyond.

The state-of-the-art centre, located alongside the existing Cancer Centre on 20th Avenue, is equipped with some of the very latest radiotherapy technologies to ensure accurate dose placement and healthier outcomes for patients.

Dedicated on-site carparking and disability access makes visiting the Kathleen Kilgour Centre effortless.

“Having a facility in the Bay of Plenty allows many patients to receive treatment without having to take full days off work or stay in Hamilton away from the comforts of family and home,” says clinical director Dr Leanne Tyrie.

The team at the Kathleen Kilgour Centre also

provide patient consultations from satellite clinics in Whakatane and Rotorua.

In addition to being one of only two centres in New Zealand offering the advanced breathing co-ordinator technique for left-sided breast cancer patients, the Kathleen Kilgour Centre also provides external beam radiotherapy and high dose rate brachytherapy as a curative treatment for men with prostate cancer.

Treatment is provided in a caring and safe environment that utilises world-class radiation technology and expertise.

KKC’s founding principles of accountability, compassion and excellence ensure patients receive an ex-ceptional standard of service and commitment, informed by high-quality evidence based oncological principles says Dr Leanne.

The team at the Kathleen Kilgour Centre are proud to support the Hot Pink Walk and the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Men suffering women’s disease Breast support in fitness They are the cold hard statistics of breast cancer in New Zealand. It is the highest occurring cancer amongst women.

Three-thousand New Zealand woman are diagnosed with breast cancer each year – that’s eight a day – and 600 of those women will die.

Seventy per cent will be aged 50-plus and up to 95 per cent will have had no breast cancer in the family.

And hidden away in those statistics is the unlikely number 20. Unlikely because that is the number of men who will be diagnosed with breast cancer. About one per cent of all cases.

Breast cancer is more common in men 60-plus – but all men need to know what to look for and report breast changes to their GP. The prognosis for men with breast cancer is similar to that for women and the five-year survival rate is 86 per cent.

What should men look for? A lump or thickened tissue, often painless and

close to the nipple. Skin changes such as puckering or dimpling, redness or ulceration.

Discharge from the nipple, pain and or tenderness or a painless lump in the armpit.

Treatments are generally the same for men as women. But because men have smaller breasts the surgical treatment is mastectomy, where as many women may have a partial mastectomy.

Reconstruction can improve the appearance of the chest wall. Implants are not an option.

Adjuvant treatment may be the same as for women and may include hormone blocking therapy, radiation, chemotherapy and other targeted therapy.

Some men will feel embarrassed and isolated after diagnosis for a disease they didn’t know they could get.

The psychological and social aspect of men having what is generally considered a women’s disease are increasingly recognised internationally.

Busting myths about breast cancer The mammography team at Medex say they are constantly amazed at the myths that, through Chinese whispers and unreliable sources of information, become ‘fact’ so readily.

Now, they want to put some of these myths straight.

Some of the common ones they hear are: Mammographic compression causes breast cancer. The team at Medex says this is completely false.

Another common myth is all breast lumps are cancers. Medex

says this isn’t true and although for detecting breast cancer and nine out of 10 lumps are not screening reduces deaths from cancer, you should get any lump breast cancer. checked.

Drinking coffee, using deodorants or antiperspirants and wearing underwire bras can cause breast cancer – the team at Medex says are all not true.

Instead they want readers to remember – mammography is still the Lead mammographer Angie by de Ley gold standard checks a patient.

Clubfit has put a new spin on Tauranga’s Breast Cancer ‘Fill your boots this Pinktober’ fundraising campaign.

It’s fill your sport shoes and get down to the gym. During Labour Weekend, Clubfit is encouraging members of the public to don their sport shoes and enjoy a special deal in support of the October fundraising campaign.

Clubfit manager Stu Stevenson says an entry-by-gold-coin-donation campaign has been launched for casual use of the gym and group fitness classes during the long weekend.

This will apply at Baywave’s Clubfit gym. All money collected will go to Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga.

Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust service manager Helen Alice says it’s heartening how new ways of supporting BCSST are constantly being thought of by various sectors of the community.

“Clubfit is certainly showing very active support of BCSST,” says Helen.

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And while gardening at this time of the year is enjoyed by many, it’s also important to keep yourself safe from a potentially serious illness. Compost and potting mix often contain the bacteria which cause legionellosis, also known as Legionnaires’ disease. Infection can occur when dust from compost and potting mixes is inhaled.

Legionnaires’ disease can vary in severity from a flu-like illness to severe pneumonia.

Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches and pains, shortness of breath and coughing. Anyone who develops such symptoms within two to 10 days after handling compost or potting mix should see their doctor without delay. Legionnaires’ disease can be a serious illness that requires hospital treatment.

The disease is more common in older people, smokers, people with underlying lung disease and other long term conditions such as diabetes.

Young, fit and healthy people are rarely affected. The disease also doesn’t spread from person to person.

“Gardeners and farmers can take simple steps to reduce the risk of getting Legionnaires’ disease,” says medical officer of health for Toi Te Ora Public Health Service Dr Phil Shoemack.

“When working with compost and potting mix it’s important to take measures to avoid inhaling dust.

“For example, open potting mix and compost bags gently and away from your face, cut the bag open with scissors rather than ripping it, water gardens gently using low pressure, and, where possible, avoid working in unventilated places such as closed sheds and greenhouses.

“When potting plants, gently wet the soil or compost first to reduce dust, and wash your hands after handling soil or compost. Use of a face mask is recommended especially when these other measures are not practical or possible,” says Phil.

For more information, see: www.ttophs.govt.nz/legionellosis

Do you know how well you’re aging?

Can your biological age be less than your actual age? If it is, you will have better than average health for your age. What steps can we take to have health and appearance better than average?

The first is to avoid things proven to speed up the aging process including poor diets, excess alcohol, little exercise and smoking.

Secondly, we need to adopt a diet high in a wide variety of plant foods, good quality protein and anti-inflammatory fats.

If you’re really concerned about premature aging I recommend an extra supplement that protects cells from free radicals while improving our cell energy processes. Free radicals damage cells, restrict

energy and cause premature aging.

In the last two weeks we looked at oligomeric proanthocyanidins – known as OPCs – from grape seeds to protect cells; and resveratrol which can stimulate our in-built SIRT1 gene to protect cells from premature aging. Just adding these two compounds from supplements can have a profound impact on our health especially to improve energy, cardiovascular health and reduce the inflammation central to many health problems.

Another great source of cell protecting antioxidants is the Acai berry native to South America. What makes Acai special is its incredible combination of antioxidants. Grape seeds have OPC, blueberries have anthocyanins and citrus has

flavanols.

Acai extracts have them all plus other compounds that can help fat metabolism including cholesterol balance.

A great combination is to mix Acai berry 5:1 extracts with resveratrol and pure grape seed OPC extract. Other beneficial compounds are the antioxidants in green tea, goji, ginkgo biloba and pure alpha lipoic acid. These all combine to prevent premature cell aging and improve general health.

If you need more information, give me a call or email: john@ abundant.co.nz Join my full weekly newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more, see: www.sunlive.co.nz

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Embracing beauty to Bridge the Gap Fundraiser co-organisers Melinda Mayor, Ra Savage, Kamni Raju-Russell and Melanie Mills.

Photo: Chris Callinan.

For the price of a movie ticket you can help unlock and unleash the potential and confidence of young people in the community, quite possibly yourself too.

Tauranga women Ra Savage, Melinda Mayor, Kamni Raju-Russell and Melanie Mills have organised a screening of the internationally-acclaimed documentary ‘Embrace’ by Taryn Brumfitt at Rialto Cinema on October 27, at 8pm, with nibbles and migling from 7.30pm.

All proceeds raised by ticket sales will be donated to the Bridge The Gap Project, an organisation devoted to assist in the healing, personal development and confidence-

building of young people, says Melanie. “They’re a brilliant organisation, basically they help young people by not by giving them handouts but by giving them alternatives like resources for confidence boosting and by getting them out there to become part of the community and believe that they can do it.�

Melanie says ‘Embrace’ addresses how and why negative body image has become such a global epidemic, its potentially devastating effects, and practical steps women can take to love their own bodies and have a brighter future.

It was screened this year during the New Zealand Film Festival but only in Auckland and Christchurch, so the four women pooled their skills and talents in order to bring it here to Tauranga, says Melanie.

“This documentary has created quite a movement which is pretty cool. It basically tells Taryn’s story of how she went from hating her own body to loving it.

The documentary is quite life-changing. “We’ll also be having some pre-show nibbles and mingling, and giving away some fantastic spot-prizes donated to us from a handful of local businesses.�

The ‘Embrace’ documentary will screen at Rialto Cinema on Devonport Rd on Thursday, October 27, 8pm, nibbles and mingling from 7.30pm.

Tickets cost $25 plus boooking fee online at: www.eventbrite.co.nz For more information visit Facebook and search for ‘Embrace documentary’ and ‘Bridge The Gap fundraiser’.

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Thinking and supporting pink this month October is Breast Cancer Action Month. Did you know that eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer every day?

Or that 600 women die every year from breast cancer? Behind the

tragic statistics are husbands, daughters, parents, children, siblings and friends whose lives are changed forever. Our hearts are with all those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.

At Jamele Skincare this month we are running two ‘pink promotions’, which support Breast Cancer Cure and New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

These promotions offer you an opportunity to feel good and do good at the same time.

The Joyce Blok ‘Think Pink’ facial is a beautiful treatment which includes a

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Two bars and big one celebration This weekend sees two of Mount Maunganui‘s iconic bars team up to deliver a local take on a very traditional Bavarian event.

The Hop House and neighbours Vaudeville Bar will jointly host a Hoptober Fest from 2pm until late tomorrow, October 22, and Sunday,

Bronwyn Payne, Dave Stanway and Jessica Payne are hosting a Hoptober Fest at Mount Maunganui.

October 23. Both venues will offer live entertainment from 4pm with the likes of Jinan Dodd, Jevil Desus and the iconic Toner & Franks duo strutting their stuff at this free event.

With gourmet pizza and beer matching, bratwurst and pork belly buns with sauerkraut and other delicious snacks available throughout the day, there will also be roaring open fires in both venues in the evening.

But the real highlight will be the amazing selection of delicious

beer on offer. Speak Easy from San Francisco, as well as San Diego’s Coronado brewery will headline the foreign section with other NZ award-winning brews from the likes of Epic, Behemoth, Garage Project, Townshend, Moa and other local specialities.

There will also be a special, oneoff Hoptoberfest German Indian pale ale available.

“It’s great to be working with other businesses in The Mount and hosting an event like this with Vaudeville Bar is very exciting,”

says Hop House owner David Stanway.

“We love what Vaudeville do.

They have a beautiful bar, are very creative and like us, do things a bit different than the norm so we are excited to be working together,” says David.

Sister business The Pizza Library is also providing delicious handcrafted pizzas that can be enjoyed in either of the venues.

Two days, two bars, one event – which is sure to be the best party in town this weekend, rain or shine.

Retailers’ pledge towards healthy food Retail NZ has announced four of New Zealand’s largest supermarket retailers have joined forces to pledge their support and take action under the Government’s Childhood Obesity Plan.

“Retailers are keen to work with Government to support healthier communities,” says Retail NZ’s, general manager for public affairs Greg Harford, “Foodstuffs New Zealand – which own PAK’nSAVE, New World and Four Square – Progressive Enterprises – representing Countdown, FreshChoice and SuperValue – Moore Wilson and Co and Bin Inn Retail Group have all signed the Retail NZ Pledge on Reducing Childhood Obesity.”

“In the pledge, retailers have signed up to support product reformulation; initiatives to support education; the provision of healthy choices; and the use of Health Star Ratings.

Retailers will also ensure they highlight pledge actions in their corporate responsibility reporting as well as committing to ethical and responsible advertising of food to children,” says Greg.

“While we believe it is the responsibility of individuals to make their own food choices, retailers welcome the chance to work with Government agencies and the wider industry, to support initiatives which give consumers more information and education to make more informed choices about their food.

Greg says retailers have already been working in this space for some time; including cooperating with Auckland University public health researchers on a study on the relative healthiness of food environments and implementing the Health Star Rating on their private label products.

“The new pledge is a solid commitment to taking further action,” says Greg.

He says the door is open for other food retailers to join the Retail NZ pledge. “Collectively we want to work towards reducing childhood obesity and we expect that these efforts will have a greater impact over time, especially as other Government educational and support programmes start to appear in the public.”

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Understanding the seasonality of our food With parents who were market gardeners, fishermen and farmers, we grew up with a strong understanding of the seasons and the anticipation of waiting for the new season’s produce was almost too much to bear.

It is a fact that anything freshly picked or caught tastes wonderful at the moment of its seasonal perfection. Likewise, the absence of a particular food since the previous season makes the taste both sensational and timely.

Almost all of the food that we eat has a season – whether it is fish or fowl, fruit or vegetable – a time when it is abundant and at its best.

During the centuries understanding the seasonality of our food was vital for survival and became engrained in the cultures of the people around the world. Today, we have all but lost this accumulated wisdom in an age where technological advances and the global marketplace can bring us anything we want to eat, whenever we want it.

Today our eating habits have contracted to the point that we even limit the varieties of the species we eat, choosing shelf-life, size and price over seasonal freshness, quality of taste and nutrition. Looking through nostalgic rose-tinted spectacles, it’s easy to say that times past were better in some ways; maybe in this case they were.

Nature has a wonderful way of providing us with what we need at the very moment we crave it – berry fruits in the early summer are a classic example.

So here’s my challenge to you: Let’s eat local and in season. As the amazing growth in farmers’ markets has shown, more and more people are seeing the benefits of local seasonal food. The obvious advantage of being fresher, tastier and more nutritious is just the start.

The unseen advantage is food in season requires less energy – and associated CO2 emissions – to grow and

transport, supports the local economy and best of all it is cheaper.

The desire to reconnect with nature’s cycles and the passing of time varies our diet beautifully and can – if we allow it – relieve us of those agonising decisions that come from having just too much choice.

Chargrilled asparagus with hollandaise This is what the French do best – celebrate one perfect ingredient eaten at its prime and in season.

Take a delicate flavour like asparagus and enhance it with the richness of the hollandaise.

Serves 4 as an entrée or 6 as a vegetable.

Ingredients 2 bunches of fresh asparagus Easy hollandaise - makes 600ml 175g butter 2 Tbsp wine vinegar 4 Tbsp lemon juice 6 large egg yolks A large pinch of salt 6 rounded Tbsp fresh chives, snipped Method Melt butter slowly in a small saucepan. Place wine vinegar and lemon juice in another pan and bring to the boil. Meanwhile chargrill or barbeque asparagus for three-four minutes. Set aside and keep warm.

Blend egg yolks in a food processor or liquidiser, then – with the motor still running – gradually add the hot lemon and vinegar.

When the butter reaches the boil, trickle this in very slowly, with motor still running until it is all added and the sauce is thickened. Stir in snipped chives.

Serve immediately with asparagus. Will also keep for up to two days if covered with glad wrap and refrigerated.

Heart tick on food about to disappear

Tick Programme manager Deb Sue says the Heart Foundation has decided to retire the Tick programme, due to changes occurring across the nutrition landscape in New Zealand.

“While the Tick is moving off the shelves, the Heart Foundation

will continue to own the trademark and be a trusted voice in the food space through our existing activities,” says Deb. “The food and nutrition landscape is complex and our nutrition voice will continue to play a key role in guiding consumers through the maze of confusion, and towards making good choices for them and their families.

“Behind the scenes, we’ll continue to work with companies to reduce sugar and sodium in a number of

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“We’re also continuing to help Kiwis to create nutritious meals using whole and less processed ingredients, and to make healthier choices through our recipes and visual food guide.”

Deb says the food industry is increasingly adopting the Trans-Tasman Government Health Star Rating System, now on more than 2000 products.

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When it all turns to custard…

Now the dust has settled on the Tauranga City Council elections, let’s analyse the outcome.

First we have candidates re-elected, despite being discarded previously for their cavalier attitude to spiralling debt.

Then we have candidates elected who support race-based representation, elected or unelected, and special race-based privileges. And last but not least, candidates who strongly supported the Civic Heart Centre with very expensive add-ons which many Tauranga residents don’t want.

Oh and don’t forget those candidates who are so weak-kneed, their pulses should be checked to see if they can breathe unaided by themselves.

On the mayoral side of things, the mayor elected

is a nice guy but he’ll want to be all things to all people and probably won’t have the fortitude to say ‘no’ to anyone floating special interest schemes.

This disparate group of people are what Tauranga voters have elected.

Only 38 per cent voted and that apathy is appalling. So when it all turns to custard, as it inevitably will, no one wants to listen to the whinging from those that voted this lot into power or those who didn’t bother to vote who are just as much to blame.

What voters got rid of were the thinkers and those who recognised the problems and were at least prepared to look at change and how to address the issues. Best of luck.

S Paterson, Arataki.

Home show a credit to all

A big thank you to everyone who helped stage last weekend’s Spring Home Show at ASB Baypark.

Not only did the show look great, but the whole feel of the event was a credit to everyone who exhibited, and to those who came to see the show.

With more than 7000 people making the effort to get along to see the 180 exhibits, we thank you for your efforts.

And with some remarkable results of show sales already reported, the summer looks bright ahead.

To all our key media partners, Sun Media being one, we thank you again for your support.

We’ll be back in 2017 and look forward to working with you then.

To the good people of Tauranga, we thank you all again. We couldn’t do it without you.

G Martin, Bay Events.

Gloating about a surplus So the Government is gloating about a surplus again. Well any government stacked with the idiots we have buzzing round the beehive can achieve a surplus by underfunding education, policing and health. Under fund those three areas alone and a surplus would be inevitable, but it’s just a Walter Mitty surplus really.

West Auckland Police, for example, are staffed with the same number of police and run the same number of cars they had 25 years ago. Now there’s a classic example of underfunding considering the crime statistics and population growth in that area.

Our leaders don’t need a clown uniform to scare people do they?

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Upfront investment

The Student Loans Scheme was really that – a scheme.

We now have an opportunity to right one of the great wrongs of recent NZ history, with the introduction of NZ First’s Up Front Investment Tertiary education policy. This blue government has never had the interests of students in mind on education policy, and the red and blue alternating governments before it saw education as a cost with limited benefits for NZ and Kiwis.

Neither red, nor blue have thought about the future of our country, or the financial futures of the individuals who invest their time, developing knowledge and skills while earning tertiary qualifications.

So it’s not surprising when many head overseas after graduation, using their skills and knowledge to make another country a better place, trying to earn enough to pay back a loan from a government that didn’t show it valued them up front.

Point 5 of our 15 Fundamental Principles shows NZ First has always held that “Educational advancement is both in the national and in the individual interest”.

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We need to say ‘No way’ to all co-governance The candidate meetings for the local body elections were interesting, but also upsetting and made me angry. When listening to our regional council representatives, I pushed for more information on the co-governance regarding the ‘fresh water futures’ issue. We were told co-governance was well entrenched, especially the Kaituna catchment area and Rangitaiki River.

Were any of you consulted on this? Has there been a referendum?

No? I submitted a submission to say ‘no’ to co-governance.

We were told government pressure is for co-governance - and this really makes for ‘a them and us scenario’.

As soon as you say co-governance it means more than one group, which is apartheid!

The water issue should be all the people, without it we die!

No one group should be in control, which means ownership.

Maori have now been quoted as “wanting their fair share of the

water profits” (The Daily Post, August 22, 2016). It always comes back to money, costing the rest of us!

Kiwis need to make a fuss - you are quite quickly losing your democracy in every sector. On this election journey I’ve realised how gutless councillors are in every sector.

The government needs to be told to get lost, stop putting pressure on councils for things like libraries, museums, water etc. Kiwis just cannot afford their rates to climb and councillors need to say ‘No’ to government demands!

C Humphreys, Katikati

Who’s to blame for driver-less prangs? misdemeanours nowadays, a virus we have now it seems we have caught from America. Where will this be directed if an ‘accident’ occurs involving a self-drive vehicle? Not possible to prosecute a piece of machinery it seems to me.

Please let us, people, get on with doing and accepting responsibility for our actions. Don’t need computers to take over.

Barry Walker, Mount Maunganui.

It is predicted that by 2020 we will have many driver-less cars on our roads. Computers will then be in charge of another major aspect of our personal control of ourselves and the things we do.

Interestingly, these reports contain no reference to insurance, liability, or personal responsibility by the owners of such vehicles. In the event of any sort of accident, who will be in the line of fire resulting?

Litigation seems to me to be the expected result of

Our funding for valuable services is flourishing The government spends approximately $75 billion a year funding a large number of different services. It’s your taxes and many of you have strong opinions on where this money should be prioritised.

Some favour funding social needs such as health, education, and law and order; others infrastructure, schools and roads; most a combination of everything. But everyone has a slightly different view of priorities based on their own experience or situation.

However, one thing that we can all agree on is the funding of all of these valuable services relies on a flourishing and growing economy.

New Zealand has recorded economic growth of 3.6 per cent, putting us in the top three of OECD countries. This solid growth shows the Government’s management of the economy is delivering more jobs and opportunities for New Zealanders.

This is vital for families in the BOP because without this growth and positive outlook, a stagnant

economy would put significant pressure on our ability to ensure that New Zealanders get what they need. We’ve now got the second highest employment rate in the developed world. For every 100 people 16 or older, 66 have a job – and that includes people that choose not to work or retirees.

That compares to 61 in Australia, 60 in the UK and US, and 56 across the OECD. A combination of rising wages, reduced taxes on income and savings, and low inflation has seen take home pay increase 2.2 per cent yearly – four times the rate than under the previous government.

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Glowing festival for temple funds Aryananda Rajesh, 6, and Swara Khot, 8, in traditional costume, getting ready for Tauranga’s Diwali festival of Lights.

Photo: Chris Callinan.

Tauranga is invited to celebrate light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair at the city’s Diwali Festival of Lights tomorrow night.

Event manager Payal Raj says this year’s event is a little smaller – but the celebrations will be just as important.

And they will glow brightly for a good cause – it’s a fundraiser for Tauranga’s first Indian Hindu temple being built at 108 Whiore Ave. “The construction is almost complete, but more funds are needed for fittings like carpets and furniture,” says Payal.

“Before this temple was built I had to go to Auckland for my prayers, whereas any time of the day I can go now and pray. And the temple will have a priest.”

The festival is from 5pm-9.30pm tomorrow night at Greerton Marist Sports Club Hall, 117 Oropi Rd – and Payal invites all people of Tauranga’s multicultural society along.

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year in spring in the southern hemisphere. It sees Hindus taking part in prayer, fasting, and spending time placing lights to shine on top of houses, temples and other buildings, and outside doors and windows.

“This is the most important festival of all for Indians – because it is the festival that celebrates good over evil

– and it also marks the Indian New Year,” says Payal.

“It’s like Christians celebrate Christmas – we celebrate Diwali.”

Before Diwali night, people clean, renovate and decorate their homes and offices. On Diwali night, people dress up in new clothes or their best outfit, light up diyas – lamps and candles – inside and outside their home, and participate in family puja – prayers – typically to Lakshmi, the goddess of fertility and prosperity.

“Everyone dresses up. We buy a new coat, new ornaments, new jewellery because we believe the Goddess likes money and wealth and she visits our house.”

Payal says the public can dress up with Indian costumes – with prizes for the best-dressed for all age groups – and try some Indian food.

Kids’ activities will include creating Diwali cards, and making traditional rangoli designs, which are used to decorate houses and buildings at Diwali time. Food and snacks will be on sale.

Payal expects a lot of door sales to the event, and is hoping for at least 300 people to attend.

Ticket entry is a $5 donation for the temple.

Tickets can be purchased from Indian Food and Spices, Novelty Food and Takeaways, Preet Food and Takeaways and Indo Spice Te Puke Punjab Market.

Donate to the temple at ANZ Bank, account no 060 0433 0509777-00 or visit Merle Foster www.sanatandharammandir.nz

Here come Greerton’s scarecrows…

Our beautiful stunning cherry trees have done their dash for another year – now we’re enjoying everything that comes with spring.

When we think of springtime many of us think gardens, so in November we’re delighted to once again be part of the 10th biennial Garden & Art Festival, showcasing beautiful gardens and artworks from all around this region.

In Greerton Village we will be displaying scarecrows – an integral part of the gardeners’ world – throughout selected retailers and businesses. So keep an eye out for these very special garden folk designed and built by our local schools and kindys.

You will be invited to vote for the best scarecrow by way of a public vote – just call into any of the shops displaying a scarecrow and fill in a voting entry form.

No sooner than the Garden & Art Festival is

wrapped up for another two years – it will be time for Christmas shopping, Santa, Christmas lights, Christmas carols and giant hampers – all of which will be here in Greerton Village come the festive season, so watch this space next month for more details.

In the meantime there’s always plenty of good shopping to be had in Greerton Village yearround, so come out for a drive and enjoy some of Tauranga’s favourite shops and boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants.

And last month we had our best ever Cherry Blossom Festival with 5000-plus people enjoying our spectacular village in full bloom, together 100-plus street car fanatics and a fabulous gala day at the village school.

To learn more about Greerton, email: office@greertonvillage.org.nz

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The goal of the authentic follower I have only caught glimpses of the first two United States presidential debates, but the last one reminded me of the catchphrase from the limbo craze a few years ago: ‘How low can you go?’

it says, ‘All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s path to follow our own.’ And, like the Prodigal Son, many have discovered

the joy of returning to the Father.

There is something very liberating about doing life His way!

Paul Grimmer, Senior Pastor, Tauranga Central Baptist

I remember reading that Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ is one of the most commonly requested songs for funeral services. It could undoubtedly be one of Donald Trump’s theme songs. Many people admire the successful, independent thinking which elevates unique individuality and puts ME first, centre and last.

However, the message of that song is the polar opposite of the Christian gospel, which says we are all unique, but we are also made in the image of God. The goal of the authentic follower of Jesus is not to do it my way, but to follow Him, be more like Him and learn to do it His way.

The Bible understands something fundamental about human nature when

The real secret to contentment In Philippians 4:12 Paul declares: “I have learnt the secret of being content in any and every situation”. Wow! Wouldn’t we all love to make that claim? The reality is that daily we battle anxiety, fear, impatience, frustration and a host of other unwanted emotions.

How on earth did Paul achieve this glorious emotional tranquillity?

Although while Paul was a brilliant, highly motivated intellectual he’d learned that he had a demonic spiritual enemy who could corrupt his “thinking”.

Paul’s secret to contentment was to shut out the intimidating arguments and lies of the devil.

Paul rejected worry, fear, anxiety and negative destructive thinking and instead keep his mind healthy by continually trusting God and thinking positive, uplifting thoughts.

Although I’m sure Paul didn’t achieve his contented state overnight; he’d learnt the battle for contentment was fought in the “mind”.

Every day Paul had a choice. He could dwell on destructive thoughts or he could meditate on

the positive, liberating truth of God’s word. God’s word encouraged Paul to be strong and courageous, and not to be fearful or discouraged because God would be with him comforting him in every situation he’d ever find himself.

Paul had an unshakable faith in God’s

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word and prayer. What an inspiration to us in these challenging times. Have you learnt the secret to contentment?

If you have, along with Paul you can also declare: ‘I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength’.

Dave Fredrickson, Mount Baptist Church

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Art everywhere you look in Waikino this weekend The Coromandel’s eagerly awaited annual art exhibition at Waikino is happening again this Labour Weekend. This will be the 16th year ARTWaikino has been held.

What started out as a way for the Victoria Hall Committee to raise some funds to do repairs to the community hall has now become well established art exhibition in the Hauraki/ Coromandel region. The first exhibition in 2000 attracted 36 entries. During the years that has grown to more than 350 entries.

All the art entered is exhibited and this gives people the chance to choose their art piece according to their taste and budget.

The exhibition attracts entries and visitors from the local area and much further afield as it is the best place to obtain original affordable art.

The exhibition is divided into five categories which are: paintings, craft, photography (people), photography (other) and sculpture. Because of lack of space in the hall the sculptures are on display under the trees at The Falls Retreat by the Owharoa Falls.

Guest artists this year will be Coromandel painter, Barbara Von Seida, national mosaic art winner, Con Kiernan, photographers, Finn Thomas and Cathy Franzoi and Mathew Sayer with his sculptures.

Waikino School pupils will be displaying their artwork in the foyer of the hall, always an intriguing introduction to the rest of the visual art.

2015 supreme winner, Barbara Von Seida with ‘Spirit of Coromandel IV’.

The exhibition is in Victoria Hall, Waikino on State Highway 2 in the Karangahake Gorge on Labour Weekend – from Saturday, October 22, to Monday, October 24. Opening hours are 10am-4pm daily. Entry is a gold coin donation.

ARTWaikino is organised by an enthusiastic bunch of volunteers and all proceeds go to restoration of the iconic hall. Once again art will be everywhere you look in Waikino at Labour Weekend.

Bringing the Pacific to the Bay Arataki School has been busy practising their Cook Island and Samoan items in preparation for the upcoming Pasifika Festival in the Bay to be held at Arataki School on Wednesday, October 26.

Pasifika learners’ participation, engagement and achievement from early learning through to tertiary education”.

Arataki School teacher Annette Laban expects the 2016 Pasifika Festival in the Bay to be bigger, fresher and better than last year.

“Everyone in the community is welcome and if you can’t This is the second year this afford that holiday to a Pasifika event is being held tropical island we promise for the purposes of building you the Pasifika Festival in the awareness of Pasifika cultures Bay is the next best thing. both within schools and the “You’ll see vibrant wider community. performances from Samoa, Niue, Up to 15 schools in Tauranga Tonga, the Cook Islands and including pre-schools, primary These girls are ready for the festival! Kiribati. You’ll be able to rub and secondary schools will be shoulders with Pacific Island descending upon Arataki School to showcase their leaders including the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Pasifika performances.

Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, and enjoy eating delicious It’s an opportunity for students to share their pacific island food.” understanding about what they have learnt through See the advertised poster on this page and more their Pasifika items. As outlined in the Pasifika information can be found at: www.facebook.com/ Education Plan 2013-2017: “PEP is aimed at raising PasifikaBOP

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Enough wheels to make a man cry Dave Corin, with his Cadillac Convertible and Boss Mustang, along with Brent Moore and his T-Bucket.

Photo: Chris Callinan.

“We don’t need this on show day,” says Straw Lye. He’s talking about the unrelenting rain of the last few weeks.

The organiser of tomorrow’s Wheels on Mainstreet at Coronation Park from 10am3pm wants sunshine – and lots of it.

Because hundreds of street machine-lovers are descending on Mount Maunganui – to see, dream and muse over all things with wheels. “We had a wet one last year – so it must be our turn for sunshine,” says Straw.

Either way there will be many primed and beautiful machines glistening in the park – enough to make a man cry. If not, they’ll run fingers down the paintwork in a mark of respect. Hotrods, trucks, bikes, classics,

custom cars, T-Buckets – you name it, it’s on its way. “Our first show was in 2012 – and it replaced our original Show Rods on the Waterfront,” says Straw, who is part of End Of The Road Rods & Classics Mt Maunganui Inc that is hosting the event.

“We started off showing American cars – hotrods and classics – we’ve expanded it to anything with wheels on. Cars, motorbikes, trucks, etc. And we’ve even got a trophy for the best Japanese Car this year,” says Straw.

But this year wheels won’t turn down Mount’s Mainstreet – instead they’ll park bumper to bumper in Coronation Park.

Judging will commence thanks to Gold Coast’s End of the Road Rods & Classics Club president Rod Brewer making the trip over to officiate.

“And this year we’ve got Australians flying

over just for the weekend.” A coup compared to last year, which wasn’t so good “because we lost vehicles due to wet weather”. So tomorrow’s forecast of becoming fine – at edition time – is very much hoped for.

“We will just fill up the park on a first come, first serve basis,” says Straw. The people will come – and the magic will happen.

Wheels on Mainstreet is on tomorrow, October 22, from 10am-3pm at Coronation Park. Vehicle entry is $5, including passengers, also gets the owner into the draw to win a trip for two to Brunswick, Australia.

Spectator entry is adult $5, family $10 and children under-12 gain free entry. They can also enter the Australia travel draw for $5 per ticket. For more information, visit www.nsratauranga.com Merle Foster

Play football and donate your excess kit Are the club strips, football boots, balls, bits and bobs spilling out of your kit bag? Do you really want or need all that gear?

17 years, attracting teams nationwide. And everyone is being asked to donate their excess football gear to those who the less fortunate.

It’ll be packed and distributed by the Reagan Milstein Foundation – the memory and name of a 14-year-old, who loved sport, loved helping others and died tragically in a scuba diving accident.

The football club and foundation have partnered up Football Music Culture, which brings music to events to football. FMC will bring globe-hopping “ENTERTAINING, IMPRESSIVE, WITT Y” Theatreview beat-maker, Shekay to the event. For more details, email: “STATE HIGHWAY 48 IS A CRACKER”

Take it along to Links Avenue Reserve this weekend.

That’s where the Tauranga City United Labour Weekend Football tournament is being held.

And they want all your excess personal and club kit, all your pre-loved football gear. It’ll be packed up and delivered to who the club says are “New Zealand’s most vulnerable people to help them connect and be inspired through the beautiful game”. shane.boyle@festival7.com The Tauranga City United tournament tomorrow and Sunday has been running for Shane Boyle with some of the sponsors’ gear.

STUFF

DON’T M ISS IT!

The Melbourne Cup Bringing Melbourne to Tauranga

A ROCK OPERA BASED ON THE JOURNEY OF MIDDLE AGE STARRING

SHANE CORTESE & DELIA HANNAH

Rotary Charity Luncheon Melbourne Cup day

Tuesday 1 Nov 2016 from 12.30pm to 6.00pm Venue: ASB Baypark, Tauranga Includes: Melbourne Cup sweepstakes * Fashion in the Field contest * quality sit-down meal * and charity auction *

OCTOBER 28 & 29 | BAYCOURT THEATRE

Proceeds to Women's Refuge Tauranga and Surf Life Saving Clubs Mount, Omanu and Papamoa

Tickets at Ticketek | WWW.SH48.CO.NZ |

Enquiries and tickets: sharon.hitchcock@xtra.co.nz Phone 027 2727417

Early Bird

(before 1/9/16)

Tickets: $99 per head / $119

Don’t miss this hit musical that’s been getting rave reviews around the country. Featuring two of New Zealand’s most highly acclaimed performers along with an exceptional cast.

(after 1/9/16)

Friday 21 October 2016

GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT Greer’s Gastro Bar Sunday 23 – Take 2 - Dave Henderson and Trevor Braunias 5.30-8.30pm.

Guitar and vocals. Popular covers, classic hits and jazz.

Mount RSA Friday 21 – Andy Bowman 7.30pm.

Saturday 22 – All Blacks vs Wallabies 7.30pm.

Sunday 23 – Des, Debbie and Selwyn 4.30pm.

The Crown and Badger Friday 21 – One One One 9pm till late.

Saturday 22 – Shabang 9pm till late.

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MUSICPLUS

The Hop House Saturday 22 – Hoptoberfest with live music Jinan Dod 4-7pm.

Sunday 23 – Hoptoberfest with live music 4-7pm.

Jevil Desus Blues followed

by Toner and Franks from 7.30pm – late. Free entry.

The Matua Sunday 23 – Backporch 3-6pm.

Wednesday 26 – “A taste of your music”. Come along with chord sheets and sing with the band. 7.30pm start.

By Winston Watusi

Bob wins – but is it literature?

I guess you heard by now – Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for literature.

It’s something that’s been much discussed here at the Watusi Country Club and, knowing my fondness for all things Dylan, many people have asked how I feel about the somewhat controversial award.

Because, yes, I am – as you’ve probably noticed during the years – a bit of a Bob devotee. A bit. I say that because I communicate online with many people who make me look like a dilettante in terms of Dylan following or collecting or whatever you call it.

Let me give you an idea of what I mean.

I’ve seen Bob live fewer than 20 times but have, in addition to his official music and a swag of books and magazines, audio recordings of around 800 Dylan concerts and DVDs of a further hundred or so. I also own two Bob Dylan paintings and recently ordered the upcoming limited edition set of 36 CDs containing his entire live output from 1966.

So, yes, I’m a fan. But, as I say, compared to others I’m just dabbling.

Anyhoo...

The world reacts

It’s been interesting watching the worldwide reaction, some very positive, some not at all so.

There were the obvious comments. In the negative you had music journalist Everett True: “Bob Dylan winning a Nobel Prize for literature is like your third-

rate English teacher at school, trying to look ‘cool’”. And novelist Joanne Harris: “Is this the first time that a back catalogue of song lyrics has been judged eligible for a literary prize?”

And, more positively, Leonard Cohen: “To me it’s like pinning a medal on Mount Everest for being the highest mountain”.

And writer Salman Rushdie: “From Orpheus to Faiz, song and poetry have been closely linked.

Dylan is the brilliant inheritor of the bardic tradition”.

But I think the better question is one posed by novelist Jodi Picoult, who tweeted: “I’m happy for Bob Dylan. #ButDoesThisMeanICanWinAGrammy?”

That initially seems a little churlish but I think gets to the heart of things. Bob Dylan is being judged on song lyrics.

People say his lyrics are poetic and they certainly are. But isn’t there a big difference between something being poetic and something being a poem?

voice is greater than Dylan’s.”

The man has a point...

The internet reacts

Reaction on the online Dylan forums has been intriguing. Obviously, everyone there already considers Bob a genius, so any criticism has been directed elsewhere. For instance: “He doesn’t need the money or the recognition. Better to give it to some struggling author in order to bring his or her work to a wider audience”.

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I should ‘fess up right now. I have a real problem with the award. As novelist Jeff VanderMeer tweeted: “Category Error! Category Error!

Alert! Category Error! Alert! Category Error!”

The problem is that literature – a poem, a short story, a novel – is a stand-alone art form. It is the artform. But song lyrics, however poetic, are only part of an art form. You only get the whole art when music is added. My two cents is that Bob Dylan’s songs are absolutely art, but they’re not literature.

But even that’s not so clear cut. I’ve been rethinking my views after reading a – very rare – tweet from the inimitable Tom Waits: “It’s a great day for Literature and for Bob when a Master of its original form is celebrated,” Waits wrote. “Before epic tales and poems were ever written down, they migrated on the winds of the human voice and no

Bob Dylan.

Which reminded me of a lovely story about when William Butler Yeats won the Nobel Prize for literature 1923. He lived in a small Irish village so the news was received by the local post office who informed the mayor, and by the time the mayor arrived at Yeats’ house half the village had joined them. Yeats, still in bed, opened an upstairs window – shades of ‘Life of Brian!’ – to welcome the crowd. The mayor launched into a long congratulatory address. Halfway through Yeats impatiently interrupted: “How much do I get?” watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Checaine to rock Totara Street High-octane Hamilton rockers Checaine are hitting the road and heading to Mount Maunganui this weekend.

The progressive hard rock four-piece will be bringing their intense rock‘n’roll show to town when their Set Us Free tour stops in at Mount Maunganui’s Totara Street performance venue tomorrow, October 22.

Their six-show tour of the North Island is in support of Checaine’s latest single ‘Set Us Free’ which will appear on a follow-up EP to the band’s debut album ‘Turn the Stone’ released earlier this year. “‘Set Us Free’ is somewhat an experimental sound for us. The band loved the stomping drum beat and power of the track. Throw in some cryptic dark lyrics for fun and the combination lead to a powerful alternative rock track the band is proud of and love playing live,” says vocalist Fraser Coombes.

The band can’t wait to head over ‘the hill’ and take to the stage at Mount Maunganui’s Totara Street, where they’ll be joined by special guest, local hard hitting multi-genre five-piece band Ant Wars.

“I don’t think we’ve played Mount Maunganui for about three to four years so the guys are really looking forward to it.

“We love getting around this beautiful country of ours and getting our brand of hard rock out there for music lovers to enjoy.

Playing live is what it’s all about for Checaine,” says Fraser.

Checaine, with special guests Ant Wars, play Mount Maunganui’s Totara Street on Hamilton rockers Checaine are drummer Pete Westbury, guitarist October 22. Doors open 8pm. The gig is R18. Tickets cost $45.90 from: Regan Aspden, vocalist Fraser David Tauranga Coombes, and bassist Chris Prenter. www.undertheradar.co.nz

Robyn’s Cottage a crafter’s dream “Opening Robyn’s Cottage meant I had achieved a dream I have had for 20 years,” says Robyn Parker.

Brother embroidery machines, Scan N Cut machines and Brother knitting machines,” says Robyn.

But that’s not all. Robyn, from Robyn’s Cottage, also teaches knitting and wool crafts.

“I’m a current tutor of the New Robyn’s Cottage is a handicraft store Zealand Machine Knitting Society, that can be found on the main street at teaching machine knitting and Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Ave. associated wool craftings.”

The sewing and crafts store is open Robyn’s Cottage is looking to run Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-3pm, classes in sewing, machine embroidery, as well as the first and third Sunday of machine knitting and other wool the month at Bethlehem Te Puna Lions crafting soon.

Market, says Robyn.

“We not only supply machines and Robyn’s Cottage was recently other general sewing suppliers that a appointed as a Brother authorised person needs to complete their chosen dealer, meaning the cottage stocks project. We also sell locally made authentic and high-quality Brother quality handcrafted items either to products.

“We sell Brother sewing machines, The outside of Robyn’s Cottage. keep for yourselves or for gifting,” says

IYSFF celebrates best young Kiwi silent filmmakers Baycourt’s mighty Wurlitzer organ will roar into life when the inaugural International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand Regional Competition takes place tomorrow.

The IYSFF is specifically for young filmmakers, aged 20 and under, who’ve created three-minute silent films across seven genres and used international organ composer Nathan Avakian’s original musical scores as inspiration.

The three winning films will also go on to compete in the international competition, which will takes place in Portland, USA, in June 2017.

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The community and arts centre is playing host for the inaugural IYSFF NZ regional competition as its Wurlitzer is in excellent condition and a major drawcard for music enthusiasts from all around the country.

The International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand Regional Competition is at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre’s Addison Theatre on October 22.

Tickets cost $10, entry is free for students and children, and available from www.ticketek.co.nz

David Tauranga

FINALS CONCERT

Auditions – Saturday 22 October Finals Concert – Sunday 23 October 2016

BETHLEHEM COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE www.starawards.co.nz

BANDS: Pure Dixie Brothers and Arms

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Kylie Price

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Ticket Sales at Door: cash and eftpos available or purchase online at: starawards.ticketbud.com

Robyn. So whether you want to make it yourself or buy it, pop into Robyn’s Cottage. They are open all Labour Weekend to celebrate the opening of the shop.

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JULIE’S

Friday 21 October

Friday Fun Night Baywave for

ages 8-13 years. Prizes, games, music, waves & hydroslide. Only $6 to get in. Family pass available.

Ice Skating Omanu School Hall Oct 21 3-8pm. Oct 22-24 10am - 4pm. $7 kids under 16. Adults $13. Family (2 adults & 2 kids) $35. Presented by Omanu School Support Group. www.iceskatetour.co.nz

Saturday 22 October

Annual Book Sale Books wanted for

Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias please. 576 7105 ARTWaikino Victoria Hall, SH2, Waikino Oct 22-24 10am – 4pm. Paintings, craft, photography & sculpture at The Falls Retreat. All art work for sale. Entry: Gold coin donation. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the community hall.

Art Festival 8 artisan artists showcasing their unique works Saturday & Sunday.

Everything from plaster leaf fruit bowls, hand painted glasses, shell hand painted poppies & more. Coffee cart & organic pizza from 12pm. At Curtis Growers, 70 Waiau Rd, Athenree.

Bay Network Singles Club Weekly social activities for those 55-70+.

Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings. Jean 576 9988 Baypark Family Speedway Opening Night - Champion of Champion Spring Car Series. At ASB Stadium 6.3011.30pm. Tickets: Adults from $20. www. bayparkspeedway.co.nz Beginners Reflexology Course Nov 5 at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St, Te Puke 1-3pm. Learn how to improve your health at home. Reflexology is a mirror of your body. Want to know more?

Come along. Fee $15. Elaine 573 5361 BOP Caravan Club Rallies held throughout the year for motorhomes & caravans.

If interested in joining like minded people, Neal 576 9031 Bowls Matua Every Sat. Split sixes from 12.45pm. Prizes, fun, bar. Casual bowlers welcome.

Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing, great music & supper.

Greerton Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Entry $7.

Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Nola 576 5076 Dollshouses & Miniatures Exhibition & sale Oct 22-24 9.30am – 4pm daily at Classic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui. A display of collectable dollshouses, room settings & other detailed scenes. Adults $8, seniors $6, children $3 Dragon Boating Bay Dragons Womens team looking for new recruits. Ages 16+.

Sat 7.30am, Tues & Thurs 5.30pm.

Sulphur Pt. Heather 021 610 505 Garage Sale Nov 5 at 596 Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa 8am. Papamoa Beach Women’s Institute Fundraiser.

HoopNation 2016 ASB Baypark Oct 22-24. Don’t miss out on the biggest basketball tournament ever.

Tickets from $10.

International Youth Silent Film Festival An initiative for students 20 years &

under to create a 3 minute silent film set to a musical score. At Baycourt 7-9pm.

General admission $10. Students/children free. www.baycourt.co.nz Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Sat 7.30- 8.30pm & every Sunday 7-8pm at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton.

Every Mon at 7-8pm & every Fri 7.308.30pm at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY NZ Cake Decorating Sugar Art Exhibition Nov 5 & 6 at ASB Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui 9am – 3pm. Entry $5, children under 12 free. www.cakeguild.org.nz NZ Country Music Star Awards 40th anniversary finals concert. Auditions Oct 22 – finals concert Oct 23 at Bethlehem Performing Arts Centre. Ticket sales at door. Cash & Eftpos available or purchase online at starawards.ticketbud.com Opening Speedway Night The start of an exciting new Baypark Family Speedway season, with bigger fields of cars in most classes. Head down to ASB Baypark 6.30pm for a family friendly, action packed, thrilling motor racing experience.

Tickets: Adults from $20.

Papamoa Community Park Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community.

Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm.

Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com Petanque @ Blake Park Every Saturday - coaching & competitive play 1pm.

Equip available, all levels welcome.

Linda 544 2818 Race at the Lakes Dragon boat corporate challenge at The Lakes, Tauriko Oct 29 9am start. 28 teams attending. Public welcome, free entry.

Sunshine Dance Group Final tea dance for 2016. Enjoy an evening of sequence dancing Oct 29 at Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave 5-9pm. Theme: Spring Colours.

Admission $5pp. BYO food, plates, knife, fork, spoon. Drinks to be non alcoholic.

Tea/coffee supplied. Good music & programme.

Taoist Tai Chi 6 week introductory course starts at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 8.30-10am. Give it a try, start to experience the bene-fits. John 576 9836 Te Puke Community Markets Jubilee Park, Te Puke. Brought to you by Te Puke Toy Library. Stall holders $10. Monique 027 356 9545 The Artery Silversmithing Classes Two days Nov 26 & 27 9am - 12pm. Also other classes. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am

- 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710 “Wheels on Mainstreet” Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 10am – 3pm. Classic cars, custom cars, trucks & bikes, vehicles of all shapes & sizes on show. Entry fee $5 per vehicle (gates open 8am for show vehicles). $5pp or $10 per family for spectators.

Sunday 23 October

2 Champion Dog Shows Oct 23 & 24

at Katikati A&P Show grounds, Uretara Domain 8.30am. Free entry. Hosted by Tauranga Kennel Assn.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com Athenree Homestead And Station refreshment rooms open 12-3pm.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James “The Lord is coming!” Ps Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: “Having the mind of Christ - what does the Bible say?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bingo Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Grower Direct Birthday Sale, and sausage sizzle today at 52 Borrell Rd, Te Puna 10am - 2pm. 552 5423 Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising.

Graham 543 4933 NZDA BOP Branch Rifle Range ‘On Target’ special Charity Shoot. TSC raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation.

Open to all - specifically catering for first time & non-licenced shooters. Rimfire no recoil, lots of fun to be had. Checkout details at www.deerstalkersBOP.org.nz Papamoa Lions Club Market Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa.

Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/ Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Baycourt 1pm. Includes the AGM 3pm. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. 552 0243 Tauranga Underwater Hockey Juniors up to year 10 students & new players 5-6.15pm. Seniors Year 11 to Adult 6-7.45pm. Baywave Aquatic Centre every Sunday except holidays.

Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

Monday 24 October

Achieve Toastmasters 1st, 3rd & 5th

Mon. Open meeting 31 October. St Stephens Church Hall, Brookfield 7.30-

9.30pm. Craig 027 587 5115

Alanon Family Group Every Mon at St

George’s Anglican Church, Gate Pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 0508 425 266 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club - summer season. Every Mon at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30-9.30pm. $5pp. All players welcome.

Sue 0211 944 335 Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’.

Bowls Matua Twilight Starts 31 Oct 5.30pm. Casual bowlers welcome. Bowls & free coaching provided. Fun, prizes, sausage sizzle, bar. Tom 576 7212

Brass & Percussion Players Welcome

Practice every Mon at 10 Yatton St, Tauranga 7pm. Jeremy 021 132 3341 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Standard Chess Rules.

Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess, The Mount Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282 Citizens Advice Bureau For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Mon -Fri 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome.

No appointment necessary. Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary.

City of Tauranga Pipe Band Grade 3, meet every Mon at Otumoetai Primary School Hall 7.30pm. A comprehensive programme for pipers & drummers.

Experienced players welcome to join this competitive band. Maureen 541 0532 Civic Choir Tauranga Practice every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz Heather 575 9092 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am.

Gloria 548 0377 Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Line Dancing Every Mon at Tauranga

Citz Club, cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 6-8.30pm. 6-7pm beginners. $6pp per night. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up.

Mah Jong Every Mon at Tauranga South Bowling Club, 11th Ave 12.454pm. Visitors & beginners welcome.

Free teaching available. Shirley 576 0014 Meditation - Free Classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm at Bellevue. Find peace, truth & wellbeing, its right inside you.

David/Trisha 570 1204 Meditation & See What Unfolds Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee. Kevin 578 7205

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee.

New players free first 3 weeks.

Anne 548 1636 Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free.

Jennifer 571 1411 Spring into the Summer Get your free wellness evaluation. Svetlana 027 616 2124

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Tauranga City Silver Band Practice every Mon 7pm. Some instruments & tuition available. New players welcome.

Jeremy 021 132 3341 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am.

Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Margaret 571 3483 or 021 0817 0350 or marg.rus@gmail.com Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome.

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Trina 575 7461 a/hs Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm.

Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

The Writing Project Support, encouragement, info for people working on a piece or wanting to. 4th Mon of month 7pm. Kaye 07 218 1411 or 022 034 0115 or kaye.mclaren@gmail.com Womens Art Group Every Mon at Lyceum Club rooms 68 1st Ave 9am - 12pm. New members welcome.

Margaret 543 3244 Yoga with HanneHatha Mon & Weds 9.30am & 5.30pm. Gentle hatha yoga, small groups. Bethlehem studio.

Hanne 027 244 6710

Tuesday 25 October

ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7.30-9.30pm.

Club racquets & coaching available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720

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Social night 4th Tues, each month.

Julie 544 0277 Argentine Tango Guys, we need you to rotate, as partners, with the girls.

No experience necessary as you will be given free lessons for 8 weeks. Denise 020 400 61340 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors.

Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459 Beginners Linedance Class Every Tues at Tauranga RSA 5.30-7pm. First 2 lessons free. Just turn up. 027 487 6332 Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Colleen 576 7610 Cards 500 Social, fun, free, competitive evenings of 500 played regularly on various nights. Ideal for Mount & Bayfair residents. Chris 572 3834 Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs Mt Maunganui Senior Citizen’s, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4650 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair 6.158.30pm. Learn excellent public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail.com Falun Dafa Exercises & meditation classes. Easy to learn & free. Every Tues at Huia Room, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm.

Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength.

Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.3010.30am. Gloria 548 0377 Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meet 10am.

Theme this month: NZ History circa 1840. All welcome. Gail 574 3376 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 Israeli Dancing Beginners group every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required. Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Mount Aglow Salvation Army Hall, 57 Eversham Rd 10am. Guest speaker: Lyn Packer. Lyn has a strong prophetic edge to her ministry & comes under the Apostolic covering the XP Ministries Arizona. Enjoy prayer, praise & fellowship. Shared lunch to follow. Barbara 576 5870 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Daily fee $5pp. Margaret 575 9792 Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training Tues & Thurs at Tauranga Boys’ College 6-7.30pm & Mon & Thurs at Tahatai Coast School, Papamoa 6.15-7.45pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Ocean Running 5k run & walk around Mauao base track every Tues. Register from 5.15pm at Mt Ocean Sports Club, Pilot Bay. $5 entry includes free drink after run/walk & chance to win spot prize. Walkers start 5.45pm, runners 6pm. Phil 021 383 354

Otumoetai Matua Walking Group

Every Tues at Kulim Park 9am.

576 7339 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club Tues & Sunday at Blake Park 1pm. Equip available, all coaching given. Linda 544 2818 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome. Murray 576 3294 South City Indoor Bowls End of Year Club Dinner at Greerton Hall 7.30pm.

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Tauranga Astronomical Society

Gravitational waves: A new era in astronomy. This replaces the lecture by Prof. Steve Pointing who is unable to attend. Telescope viewing weather dependent. Fergusson Park Observatory 7.30pm.

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Grp

At Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St every 1st & 3rd Tues of month 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am.

Helen 0274 177 581 Tauranga Samba Mt Maunganui Sports Centre 7-9pm. Brazilian drumming & percussion. No experienced needed. Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters At Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills.

Guests welcome. Alan 544 5989 The Gruffalo Based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. At Baycourt Addison Theatre 11.30am – 12.30pm & 1.302.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz

Wednesday 26 October Age Concern Walking Group Meet at

Coach Road off Grange Road 10am.

578 2631 Arabian Spice Belly Dance Learn the right moves & drills & dance with us. No partner required. Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6.308.30pm. 576 4112 or 021 1245 982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com BOP Plastic Modellers Club Last Weds of month at Gallipoli Room, Mt Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd 7.30pm.

Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri Mt Maunganui Senior Citizen’s, 3.45 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. 575 4650 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939

Community Bible Study International

Every Weds at City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on the “Book of Philippines” Julie 552 4068 Diabetes Help St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave Tauranga 2pm. Tauranga Diabetes Support Group.

All welcome. www.diabeteshelp.org.nz Free appointments to see diabetes field worker available at Bongards Pharmacy Tauranga & Life Pharmacy Te Puke.

Fernland Spa Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays.

Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Five Hundred Cards Every Weds at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mount 1pm. $3 a session. Includes weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 Freemasonry The Gate Pa Lodge meet at Hairini Masonic Centre 7pm. Glen 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Aussie Butcher Xmas Fours Open Tournament at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Names in book.

Small plate for supper please. Kevin 543 4044 Healing Rooms Experience God’s healing touch, at Bethlehem Town Centre cnr shop behind PO/Bookstore, open Weds 1-3pm. No appointment necessary, no charge, all ages welcome. www. healingrooms.co.nz or 021 110 0878 Kiwi Toasters Building communication & confidence 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds of the month at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939 Mt Maunganui RSA Women’s Section Social day. Entertainment: “Upbeat” followed by afternoon tea. Members requiring transport ph RSA office. Fresh produce & goods for sales table would be appreciated. Judy 574 0251 Movie Night - Hard to Believe A movie about how Doctors became murderers & how why we turned a blind eye. With Q & A at Rialto Cinemas, Goddard Centre, 21 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 6pm.

Multicultural Tauranga Japan night at

Historic Village Hall, 17th Ave 7-9pm.

Experience the culture, traditions & sample authentic Japanese food. Entry with a plate of food for potluck dinner & a donation to TRMC. 571 6419 or enquiries@trmc.co.nz Narcotics Anonymous Working the steps. Closed meeting every Weds at Downstairs Hall (accessed from the building’s rear), Salvation Army Recover Church, 375 Cameron Rd 7.30-9pm.

If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Pasifika Festival Arataki School 9am – 2pm. www.facebook.com/pacifikabop Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Beginners class from 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Lynne 573 5055

Single Coffee Club 60+

Mixed company for singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy socialising & making new friends. Email mixandmingle@xtra. co.nz or Gayle 027 439 3267 Sunshine Dance Group All sequence dancers past & present invited to 25th Reunion Silver Anniversary Dance Nov 23 in Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7-10.30pm. Dancing, reminiscing, supper, prizes. Dress: Semi formal.

Entry: Ladies a plate of food or $5. Men $5pp. Replies to Rick/Jan 544 4379 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, Tauranga 10am 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping Group

Woodland Rd to Franklin Rd. Grade mod, approx. 5.5hrs. Alan 576 1715 Te Puke Toy Library Weds to Sat at 242/1 Jellicoe St, Te Puke 9.30am - 12pm & Thurs 3.30-5.30pm. 027 263 9309 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Thursday 27 October

A Place to Be Come along & learn

a new craft. Suitable for people of all abilities. Every Thurs at Lighthouse Church, next to Welcome Bay Shops 11am - 1pm. Free.

Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $5 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Bay City Rockers Social rock n roll dancing every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. Gavin 027 643 6222 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club.

Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes & visits to other clubs. Subsidised monthly dinners. Gloria 575 0059

Community Bible Study International

Every Thurs at 14th Ave Gospel 10am - 12pm for Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem.” Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fab Forty & Beyond Talks & activities on: botox & fillers; glam jewellery, fashion tips & advice, networking, meeting new friends & much more.

Held Oct 27 at The Raft, Chapel St, Tauranga 6-8.30pm. Visit our Facebook site to register for your free entry. Limited tickets available.

Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd 9.30am. Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Free Meditation Classes At Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 80 Alice Way, 1st left in Parton Rd, at Gordon Spratt Reserve 7pm. Find peace, truth & wellbeing. It’s right inside you. Ian 576 2032 Friends of the Library Greerton Library Chat Group meet 10am. Topic: TBA. All welcome. Pam 571 2566

Genealogy Like to join the Te Puke Branch? New members welcome. 4th Thurs of month at Te Puke Library 10am - 3pm. Graham 533 1571 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s chorus meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2614 LOL Laughter Wellness Come & enjoy a laughter pick-me-up session. Penguin Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui 7-7.45pm. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Papamoa 500 Card Club Every Thurs at Gordon Spratt Reserve 12.45pm. Dave 575 5887 Petanque Cliff Road Club every Thurs & Sun at Cliff Rd 1pm. Equipment & tuition available. Charles 570 1099 Public Meeting Hosted by St Paul’s Church, 242 Dickson Rd 6-8pm. Urging the community to speak out about Family Violence - It’s Not OK. Speaker: Jude Simpson - “Her personal experience & how she turned her life around.”

Step by Step Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting every Thurs at Salvation Army Hall, Eversham St, Bayfair 7.30pm.

Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper.

Jan 544 4379 Tauranga Heart Support Group Low impact group exercise class for those with or at risk of heart & associated diseases. Every Mon & Thurs at City Church, Otumoetai Rd 9.3010.30am. $4pp. Diana 021 0476 155 Tauranga Machine Knitters Club Meet 4th Thurs of month at Wesley Methodist Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30pm.

Tennis Seniors WBOP Players 35 years +. Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Wharepai Domain 9am - 12pm. New members welcome, $3 ball fee. Lynda tswbop@gmail. com 021 0576 601 Women’s Singing Group Every Thurs at 68 1st Ave, Tauranga 11am. Beginners welcome.

Interested? Marie 576 1300 Young Parents Group For ages 20 & under, every Thurs at Plunket, 471 Devonport Rd 12pm. Lunch provided.

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Friday 28 October

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For

more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757

An Evening with Jay-Jay Harvey

To celebrate the launch of her latest book ‘Life on the Edge’. This top radio host shares insights & revealing anecdotes of her 22 years at the Edge radio station. A fundraising event for Waipuna Hospice. At Toi Ohamai (Formerly BOP Polytech), 70 Windermere Rd, Tauranga 7pm. Tickets: $20 (includes supper) available from www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz or sponsors Bethlehem PaperPlus.

Arataki Artists Group Every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists.

All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818 Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 Brick Kids Lego Club Every Fri at Te Puke Library 1.304.30pm. During school term only. Free entry.

Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family. Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Standard Chess Rules. Werner 548 1111 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly. com/ Free Wellness Evaluation First Step to Fitness and Wellbeing. Svetlana 027 616 2124 Genealogy Research Members of Papamoa Genealogy Branch at Papamoa Library 10am – 12pm to assist researchers with their family history. Daphne 575 4674 State Highway 48 A rock opera based on the journey of middle age. At Baycourt Oct 28 & 29 7.30-9.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz TaiChi QingGong 18 Moves A good way to improve your health. Every Fri at Greerton Hall 6.30-7pm. Gold coin donation. Join now. 571 5168 Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner 3rd Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include: painting, mah jong, music, bridge & Rummikub. At 68 1st Ave. Margaret 543 3244 Tauranga Twilight Bowls 6 Friday’s starting today at Tauranga Bowling Club, The Domain, 37 Cameron Rd from 6-7.30pm.

Free coaching, bowls supplied. Teams of 3, casual bowlers welcome. Great fun & prizes. Ian 578 2684 Te Puke Lawn Bowling Club Palmer Court. Friday friendly roll up 12.30pm.

New players welcome, bowls available.

Mufti, flat soled shoes. Paul 573 8991

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7,128 4,040 3,991 3,019 1,764 1,654 1,478 995 452 406

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Mount Maunganui-Papamoa Ward (2 vacancies)

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7,359 7,150

HARNOR, Bob STANLEY, Peter

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Otumoetai-Pyes Pa Ward (2 vacancies)

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4,592 4,408

EDLIN, Bev WEST, Jo NESDALE, Sheldon MOORE, Graeme

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4,315 4,073 3,713 1,787

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GRAINGER, Bill MOLLOY, Terry

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4,349 3,280

GUY, Murray MISA, Jesse BAILEY, Sam OXLEY, Brian LEAMING, Hori BOP

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2,880 1,997 1,639 1,303 1,024

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CLOUT, Kelvin MCINTOSH, Gail

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17,364 14,056

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11,398 9,327 8,344 7,355 7,192 3,137 3,103 2,504 2,408 2,321 2,319

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INFORMAL BLANK VOTING PAPERS Kelvin Clout, Rick Curach, Max Mason and Gail Mcintosh are declared elected.

The voter return was 38.07%, being 34,503 votes, excluding special votes.

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financial

ACCOUNTING PAYROLL SOLUTIONS Require assistance? Monthly accounts, payroll, GST. Xero partner. Call today at Athenree 07 863 4438 email: aps.accounts@xtra.co.nz

gardening

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified.

Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant.

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 PEAVINE, conventional bales available. Can also be purchased for $10 by the sack full. Barley straw also available. Ph 533 1922 or www.billwebb.co.nz

health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners.

Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz. com and www.kiwikitz.com

livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 800 369 6269

lost and found

FOUND KITTENS, various areas, various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found medium haired young adult female tabby, Parkvale area, Ref: 24352 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found black and white female adult cat. Merivale area, Ref: 24353 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found blue and white budgie, Welcome Bay area, Ref: 24354 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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Found tabby/tortoiseshell female cat, Te Puna area, Ref: 24355 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found white male cat, Paengaroa area, Ref: 24361 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found white and grey female cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 24368 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

trades & services

ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

Found grey female cat, Katikati area, Ref: 24369 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911

Found female black cat, Katikati area, Ref:24375 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940

Found grey and white female cat, Bethlehem, Ref: 24377 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services.

Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas.

Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307

Found medium haired black male cat, Gate Pa area, Ref: 24379 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

situations vacant

SEMI RETIRED FENCER/ FARMER Required for Orchard Development Work. Part or Full Time. Ph Andrew 027 222 1903

trades & services

PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting,

trades & services

High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting.

Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857 WINDOW CLEANING Home, business, rural. Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke.

Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

travel & tours

”A A A” - MEMORABLE SUMMER & AUTUMN TOURS 2016 & 2017. Contact us to chat about our unique trips & for your Free Newsletter. We provide door to door service.

Ph Hinterland Tours Team on 575 8118 or 027 235 7714 12TH NOVEMBER – a day of nostalgia. Come with us to see what Raglan looks like today -2016. When did you last visit this interesting unspoilt holiday destination? We have a few seats remaining. Call Zealandier Tours Ph 575 6425 for Door to Door pick up / drop-off.

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB – (1) December 1st 6 Days Picture Perfect McKenzie Country (Only 4 seats left) Includes Lupin Spotting, Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, Lindis Pass & Wanaka. (2) December 11th 5 Days Rangitikei River Lodges - Includes Gentle Annie Rd, Orlando Estate & Rathmoy Lodge. (3) December 22nd 6 Days New Plymouth

APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052

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venues

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: kim@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www. no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

Inside the animal petting enclosure, this calf was not worried about the two fierce tigers, Kendall Marsh, 4, and Tyler Carroll, 3.

ASPHALT CRACK FILLING. Adds years to your asphalt. Stop water seeping under asphalt and creating pot holes. Also small pot holes filled. Jim 576 7339 or 027 383 5507 BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277

travel & tours

Christmas Getaway (Only 6 Seats Left) - Includes Fabulous Festival of Lights, Tawhiti Museum, Fun filled Christmas day together. Book Now seats are limited – Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & Free colour catalogue: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

Photos by Chris Callinan

Ag-day out Last weekend saw a few country days across the region, including Pyes Pa School hosting their annual calf club and agricultural day. The weather played nicely until a few showers in the afternoon but it looks like everyone had a great time!

Playing with some hay was Felix AndersonSmith, 4.

Nina Sutherland, 8, proudly shows off her temporary tattoo.

Popping off some rounds with a paintball gun at static and moving targets was Mack Walling, 5, helped by his dad, Steve Walling.

Keeping away from some light rain was Joe Taikato holding Maricha LeeTaikato, 10 months, and Crystal Smith.

Paige Mellsop and Courtney Harper, both 15, tuck into some hot chips.

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